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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 30, 2016

LOCAL CHATTER

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 30, 2016 GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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New Year, new you, new me. With the dropping of the Conch, locals throughout the Keys take the changing of the calendar as a time to reflect, and make changes in the coming years. You may notice an uptick in motivated gym goers come Jan. 1., or that over-the-counter smoke cessation products are a bit more scarce.

But aside from personal changes, there is a lot to be said about the changes every year brings. So for the final time in 2016, the Weekly asked locals …

What’s the biggest change you’d like to see in 2017?

“I would like to see more commitment from people (hint: Jay),” said Jazmine Hayes of AT&T.

“More money in my bank account,” said Jenna Steele.

Wouldn’t we all, Jenna.

Jose Garcia, also of AT&T, said, “Two lanes to and from Homestead, all the way down to Key West.”

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LUNCH: 7 DAYS DINNER: MON - FRI Shay Wagner of Key Largo, said, “I’d like to see Congress start backing people instead of corporate enterprises.”

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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SAVE THE DATE Friday, Dec. 30 • Run, Walk, Glow 5k at 7 p.m. at Ron Levy Aquatic Center, Islamorada.

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Saturday, Dec. 31 • Full Moon Party at 9 p.m. at Morada Bay Beach Café, Islamorada.

• Key West Burlesque shows at 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. at Amara Cay Resort, Islamorada.

• New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Blackwater Sound, Key Largo; Cheeca Lodge, Islamorada; Conch Shell Drop at Sloppy Joe’s, Key West; Pirate Wench Drop at Schooner Wharf, Key West; Key Lime Wedge Drop at Ocean Key Resort, Key West; and High Heel Shoe Drop at Bourbon Street Pub, Key West.

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SIGN UP FOR LITTLE LEAGUE It’s that time of year again. Early registration for this season’s Little League is open at www.

UKLL.org. All kids are welcome and will find a spot on an Upper Keys team. Organizers are also recruiting parent coaches, team parents, and concession volunteers.

BRIEFLY Autism Society needs volunteers The mission of the Autism Society of the Keys (ASK) is to provide services to children and families affected by autism to improve their quality of life.

Two volunteer orientation sessions are scheduled in Marathon and Islamorada: Wednesday, Dec. 28 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Marriott Courtyard, Marathon and Thursday, Dec. 29 from 6 to 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Islamorada.

Please call 305-797-1704 for more information. Light refreshments will be served.

Student runners: mark your calendars Marathon Runners Club’s 36th Annual 7 Mile Bridge Run is scheduled for April 1, 2017 at 7:20 a.m. Students interested in running at the reduced fee of $25 may get a registration form at any Monroe County school. The student-only registration must be completed and sent in with the fee no later than Jan. 20. More information about online registration for other interested runners can be found at 7MBRun.com.

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Wednesday, Jan. 4 • Art Guild of the Purple Isles meeting at 10 a.m. at Tavernier Elks Lodge, MM 92.6.

Jan. 5-16 • “Uncorked” food and wine festival at various venues, Key Largo.

Saturday, Jan. 7 • Noah’s March 5k Fun Run at 7:30 a.m. from Key Largo Chamber of Commerce.

• Rotary’s Brew on the Bay beginning at 2 p.m. at Rowell’s Waterfront Park (MM 104.5), Key Largo.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 • “Life and Times of Dr. Perrine” documentary screening at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Keys History and Discovery Center, Islamorada.

• Autism outreach workshop at 3:15 p.m. at Coral Shores High School, Tavernier. Call 305-284-6556 for more info.

Jan. 13-15 • Annual Baygrass Bluegrass Festival at Founders Park, Islamorada.

Saturday, Jan. 14 • Art Under the Oaks festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at San Pedro Church, MM 89.5, Islamorada.

A LOOK BACK AT 2016

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 30, 2016

What we lost

The Keys lost many important figures this year

The Florida Keys community lost some of its greats in 2016. Here’s a recap of some of the memorable people who left this world in the past year.

MARATHON Dick Ramsay (June 2016)

MONROE COUNTY Manny Madruga (November 2016)

MIDDLE KEYS Sylvia Sadowski Puto (June 2016)

KEY WEST Edward B. Knight (August 2016)

KEY WEST Tom Oosterhoudt (April 2016)

KEY WEST Edith Amsterdam (February 2016)

ISLAMORADA Joe Pinder (August 2016)

Dick Ramsay said he chose Marathon because it was hospitable and family-oriented. As a business owner and champion of the city’s incorporation, he termed out of the council before taking the required time off and being reelected for another term. His wellknown motto: “You Talk, I’ll Listen” was well-known.

The late State Attorney Office prosecutor, Manny Madruga, was known for his witty and competitive character, community involvement, and tenaciousness in the courtroom.

“He touched countless lives,” said friend Britt Myers.

“I don’t know how much love a person can give, but Manny gave every day — to so many people.”

Sylvia Sadowski Puto and her family moved to Marathon in the early days before Key Colony Beach even existed.

She was known as the matriarch of one of the Middle Keys’ pioneer families. Throughout her years in Marathon, she ran businesses, survived hurricanes, raised her family, and was involved with San Pablo Church.

At 99 years old, Edward Knight was known as a pillar of Key West, and a philanthropist with a giving and open heart. The White Street Pier was renamed earlier this year in his honor for his service to Key West. Known for his generosity, he was also described as a humanitarian, entrepreneur, visionary and more.

With a camera slipped around his neck, Tom Oosterhoudt will forever be known for bouncing around Key West taking pictures at the best parties in town. As the creator of Conch Color, and a former Key West City Commissioner, he was a lover of good friends and good group pictures.

Donning a wide brim hat and a bright smile, Edith Amsterdam will always be known as Key West’s “Grandest Dame.”

As owner of Curry Mansion Inn since 1975, she was known in the community for her big heart, and more than 30 years of Valentine’s Day galas to support Wesley House Family Services.

A survivor of the Labor Day hurricane of 1935 and then later through Hurricane Donna, native Joe Pinder was once the only Sheriff’s Deputy in the Upper Keys. With roots in Keys dating back almost 150 years, Joe Pinder was a community pillar serving on numerous boards and was a fan of enjoying all the Keys have to offer.

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• As of December 15, 2016 the current tax roll is 73% collected.

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ailing to Marathon in 1985, Monroe County Mayor George Neugent, now in his fifth term, fell in love with the island at first sight, then fell in love with his wife of 14 years, Suzie Walsh.

Working in oil drilling out of Louisiana after college, he turned to the restaurant business in the Keys, owning and running Porky’s and Dock & Deli for years. He became very involved in the community while on the Marathon Chamber of Commerce and the Marathon Economic Development Council. “Someone asked me to run for the open Monroe County Commission seat for District II,” he said working from his Florida room, turned secondary office that overlooks his garden in Marathon. “I’m always wanting to help our community and accept a challenge.”

Terri Colonna, executive assistant to Commissioner Neugent, has been working for George since he was first elected. “I always said, ‘When working for him isn’t interesting anymore, or I’m not having fun, I am moving on,’” she said, from Neugent’s Big Pine Key office. “Here I am 20 years later!”

TWENTY QUESTIONS:

1. Full Name? George Robert Neugent.

2. Nickname? Bubba.

3. Weirdest thing that has come before the commission in your last five terms? Old World Screwworm, an eradicated fly that burrows into wounds of warm-blooded mammals.

The fly shows up in my district, from God only knows where, and was wreaking tragic havoc on the beloved Key Deer.

4. If you could put one famous person in elected position in the Keys, who and why?

George Clooney, because my wife asked/told me to.

5. Who is your celebrity crush and why? Ingrid Bergman played the leading role in my favorite movie, “Casablanca,” with my favorite actor Humphrey Bogart.

6. What did you want to be when you grew up? Still trying to figure that out.

7. What’s the funniest Keys story? I used to run sunset cruises out of Porky's. With a full boat of people, I had turned the motor off to enjoy a peaceful sunset.

After the sun set the motor would not start and we drifted under the Old Seven Mile Bridge. A group of nuns, in full habit, who had been dining at Porky's earlier, were now on the bridge. They waved, did the sign of the cross, and I hit the starter and the engine fired right up.

8. Which TV movie or superhero character is your alter ego?

Chuck Yeager — WWII and Korea veteran, P-51 fighter pilot, first pilot to break sound barrier.

9. What is your nerdiest passion?

Working in my yard. (He has quite the organic garden filled with fruit trees, orchids, and native plants.)

10. If you could take one item on a deserted island … ? Fishing pole.

11. What are some of the more important things you’ve been a part of during your tenure on the commission? The Old Seven Mile Bridge restoration, creation of the Marathon Community Park and Big Pine Community Park, and more news to come soon in the near future.

12. What was your first thought this morning? Is Trump's term in office up yet?

13. Favorite guilty pleasure? Drinking scotch with friends.

14. Pet peeve about your job? That some people aren't happy unless they're unhappy.

15. Funniest misconception about those in political office? The greenies think we're in the pockets of developers and the developers think we're all a bunch of greenies.

16. The boat is sinking, what do you grab? My “Why Is It Sinking” book. (The mayor likes to read; some of his other favorites are “A Land Remembered” and “The Sixth Extinction.”

17. Dream meal: you are sitting at a diner counter eating, who walks in and sits next to you?

Ernest Hemingway.

18. Best vacation spot and why?

Are you kidding me? I sailed there/ here 32 years ago!

Finish these sentences…

19. At the end of a rainbow there is … empty Scotch bottles.

20. I live by the motto … be honest with myself and fair to all.

FASHION

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 30, 2016

Style Resolutions … or turning over a new look for the new year

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ew Year’s Eve is a time of new beginnings. We look back on the past year and make promises to ourselves to do it better in the coming year. Whether it’s a weight loss goal, tackling a new job or responsibility at work, or taking a big vacation, our New Year’s resolutions are meant to inspire us and help us achieve more out of life.

Miuccia Prada said, "What you wear is how you present yourself to the world.” As a new mom, my life has become about simplicity. On most days, the goal is just to get to work on time without being covered in my toddler’s breakfast. More often than not, I skip my fabulous heels and beautiful apparel for the easy outfit that is thrown on without a thought. So in 2017, I’m making a resolution to improve my everyday style.

Below are a few of my fashion resolutions to help inspire your own personal style in 2017.

1. Head over heels. I’ve always been head over heels for stilettos, so in 2017, I vow to wear heels much more often. Heels make me feel sexy, beautiful, and confident. Tip: Keep a pair of flip flops in the car for daycare pick-up and errands.

There’s no reason to ruin your shoes while chasing a toddler around the playground.

2. Organize your closet. A disheveled closet can make getting

dressed a huge challenge.

Rearrange LEAH MAKI your clothing by rehanging is a fashion-oband refolding sessed style Keys blogger, formerly everything in from Minnesoyour closet. ta. Her current Next, review infatuations what you have include statement and remove pieces, dramatic heels, red lipstick items that no longer fit, are in and vintage costume jewelry. need of repair Visit LeahsFabuor haven’t been lousFinds.com worn in over for more of her musings. a year. Donate, consign or sell on Facebook yard sale pages any unwanted items.

3. Plan ahead. A good outfit is often nothing more than taking the time to think ahead about what you will wear to an event or to work in the coming week.

4. Wear more color. Although you can really never go wrong with black, there is something to be said about that pop of color. In the new year, my goal is to wear more color instead of relying on my LBDs. 5. Invest in basics. After a year of maternity wear, my closet is feeling a little in need of some good basics. A classic wrap dress and a good pair of wedge heels are two of the things I’ll be adding to my wardrobe in 2017.

6. Invest in good underpinnings. Our undergarments are the foundation to a good wardrobe. If you can't remember the last time you bought yourself something new in this category, make a resolution to invest. Not only will you feel more feminine, you'll find that your clothes look better.

7. Buy Less.

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ENTERTAINMENT

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 30, 2016

Hooked on yarn

Pat Evans models her ‘Marilyn Monroe’ next to another of her creations.

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at Evans crochets, knits and makes rugs. She makes shawls, but not out of standard materials. Besides the regular chiffon and lace ribbons, she also incorporates ladder yarn. She makes boas that are fun, big and cascading. They’re bold statement pieces for any wardrobe.

Evans retired in 2010 from the Miami-Dade County Public School District. The retiree says of her craft-making, “This is supposed to be fun, I don’t see it as work.”

She’s learning how to weave, she’s taking classes and dreams of one day owning her own loom.

“I’ve always been fascinated with what people can do with material,” she said. “How you can start with a piece of thread and make something beautiful out of it.”

This will be her fifth year participating in Art Under the Oaks Festival, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 14.

She said she gives her goods away most of the time. “I’m not in it for the money, I’m in it for the fun. I try to make enough money to support my habit,” she said, laughing. “I’m hooked — literally.”

So what Evans does sell, she

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Evans started knitting after a friend showed her the basics. She bought a book and learned to read knitting jargon. For example, K2toG means “Knit 2 together.”

What she couldn’t figure out from the books, she learned watching YouTube.

She said her favorite pieces are made of shredded silk material, but she’s partial to rugs, too — hooked, weaved, and crocheted rag rugs.

“I don’t do fancy stitches, so I use more unique materials,” said Evans. “I go out of my way to find nice materials. I do a lot of yarn shopping and order sometimes online from New York.

Find Evans at the Art Under the Oaks at San Pedro Catholic Church Festival at MM 89.5 on Saturday, Jan. 14.

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These guys, back in the day, there was no smoke and mirrors. It was just raw talent. They would step out onstage and command an audience. Talk about awesome.

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6. Let’s Get it Started Black Eyed Peas 7. Sexy Back Justin Timberlake 8. Groove is in the Heart Deee-lite 9. Dancing Queen Abba 10. Don’t You Worry Child Swedish House Mafia 11. Let’s Dance David Bowie 12. Gold Digger Kanye

ENTERTAINMENT

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Libations

Live Music SNAPPER’S Dangerous Dave - Friday, Dec. 30 Dangerous Dave - Saturday, Dec. 31 Sunday, Jan. 1 Monday, Jan. 2 Tuesday, Jan. 3 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Thursday, Jan. 5 Friday, Jan. 6

Maggie Amaya is the server that’s always taking photos at Marker 88.

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arker 88’s Maggie Amaya is upbeat and friendly and she’s the server that is always taking photos between tending to her tables.

She takes one everyday — the sunset or something interesting — and posts it to her online portfolio page on Deviant Art. She’s been at Marker 88 one year and says she loves the “awesome view.”

Her favorite drink to serve is the Islay Tini, made with Botanist gin, fresh citrus, basil, elderflower liqueur and topped with ginger ale. Amaya said, “they’re just so good.”

She moved down here when she was a kid from Long Island, so she’s been here a while.

“My manager here is really great, and we all get along,” she said. “We are the 88 family.”

Aside from photography, Amaya’s raising her 3-year old daughter.

“I work all the time. If I’m not here, I go to the beach and hang out at the O.V. pool or the Big Chill pool.”

To pair with the Islay Tini, she recommends the Yellowtail Meuniére dinner entrée or the chicken avocado club sandwich off the lunch menu.

Marker 88 is located at MM 88 in Islamorada on the bayside.

GILBERT’S BAGA Tricks - Friday, Dec. 30 The Flyers - Saturday, Dec. 31 The Flyers - Sunday, Jan. Bobbe Brown - Tuesday, Jan. 3 Scotty Meyer - Wednesday, Jan. 4 DJ Reggae Ronnie - Thursday, Jan. 5 Brothers of Others - Friday, Jan. 6 LORELEI’S CABANA BAR AND RESTAURANT John Bartus and Storm Watch Band - Friday, Dec. 30 Lady A’s Blues Fuze Band - Saturday, Dec. 31 Sunday, Jan. 1 Monday, Jan. 2 Tuesday, Jan. 3 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Thursday, Jan. 5 Friday, Jan. 6 SKIPPERS DOCKSIDE Bobbe Brown - Friday, Dec. 30 Lee Sharp - Saturday, Dec. 31 Scotty Meyer - Sunday, Jan. 1 Lee Sharp - Monday, Jan. 2 Bob Bonnen - Tuesday, Jan. 3 Ronnie Molyneaux - Wednesday, Jan. 4 Scott Youngburg - Thursday, Jan. 5 Bobbe Brown - Friday, Jan. 6 BAYSIDE GRILLE Luke Sommer Glenn Band - Friday, Dec. 30 John Nemeth - Saturday, Dec. 31 Dave’s Alter Ego - Sunday, Jan. 1 Luke Sommer Glenn - Monday, Jan. 2 Dave Bowman- Tuesday, Jan. 3 Steve Venini - Wednesday, Jan. 4 Steve Venini Band - Thursday, Jan. 5 Luke Sommer Glenn Band - Friday, Jan. 6 SNOOKS Yishka - Friday, Dec. 30 Ashba - Saturday, Dec. 31 Yiska Reggae Band - Sunday, Jan. 1 The Freddie’s - Monday, Jan. 2 Ashba - Tuesday, Jan. 3 Bobbe Brown - Wednesday, Jan. 4 Thursday, Jan. 5 Friday, Jan. 6

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2017 FORECAST

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 30, 2016

Economic Vitals

By Gabriel Sanchez And Sara Matthis

SEAFOOD HEALTH, PRICES LOOKING GOOD FOR LOCAL INDUSTRY GABRIEL SANCHEZ

gabriel@keysweekly.com

Commercial Fishing Florida Keys Commercial Fisherman Association Executive Director Bill Kelly says fishing markets will see steady prices in 2017.

“Globally, were seeing an increased demand in seafood because of the health aspect of it. Domestic seafood regulators are helping produce the safest in the world from a consumer stand point,” said Kelly.

Annual Catch Limits (ACL) put in place to protect fish stocks from becoming overfished, have significantly curbed the number of fish species needing federal regulatory protection says Kelly.

“Because we’ve maintained sustainable fish, what we harvest here in the Keys lends itself to stability in the market place,” said Kelly, but cited tropical storms and hurricanes as the biggest disruptions to steady supplies, because their affects on migratory patterns of fish.

At the end of the day, however, Kelly says that prices should remain relatively stable, due to sustainable stock of both local lobster, stone crab and fish.

“We have consistent- to increaseddemand on the supply side.”

Lobster and Stone Crab Kelly says that the Panulirus argus Virus 1 (or PaV1), that spread in the Caribbean over the last decade has driven the increasing rates of PaV1 in juvenile lobsters in local waters. The

good news: Dr. Don Behringer and Dr. Mark Butler, who both have studied the surrounding waters, have concluded that populations may be developing an immunity to the virus; though Kelly says he cannot confirm the accuracy of their research.

Stone crab, on the other hand, are very susceptible to the hematodinium blood virus triggered by algae in red tide and is fatal to juvenile crabs, says Kelly.

“Water quality around the state of Florida that is not exposed to high phosphorus and other pollutants, is as important as ever to lessen the chance for juvenile crabs to contract it,” Kelly said.

If fish or crustaceans aren’t your thing, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service has forecasted price decreases in eggs, fresh vegetables, beef and veal, fats and oils.

Prices are expected to stay the same for most other food industries.

Value of the U.S. DOLLAR While the price of the Euro hits a 13-year low, and expected to fall further, the U.S. dollar continues a steady and slow climb according to sources like MarketWatch and CNBC. That’s positive for U.S. citizens — better buying power for imports and also for travelling overseas. What does that mean for Keys residents? If the trend continues, the Keys are likely to see a decrease in foreign tourists and an increase in domestic tourism.

HEALTHCARE costs Premiums for those insured on Affordable Care Act exchanges are projected to increase rapidly in 2017. In Florida, according to the Miami Herald, the state will see an average 19 percent hike. While

WHAT’S GOING UP?

the Obama Administration has said that those increases will be covered by larger subsidies, the cost will still be born, if by no other than the federal coffers. President Elect Donald Trump has said fixing health care will be his number one priority.

Price of GAS U.S. Energy Information Administration, whom rely on independent statistics and analysis, are forecasting an increase in pump prices — about $2.30 nationwide and inching towards $3 per gallon in 2017. An increase in North American oil production could easily offset any decrease in production among OPEC countries and the other countries that signed on to slash production recently, according to USA Today. Keys gas prices are traditionally higher than those on the mainland.

WHAT’S GOING DOWN?

Cost of HOMES Property values may fall a tiny bit — about 1 percent — according to some industry experts.

According to Bloomberg and S&P/ Case-Shiller index data, housing prices have jumped 25 percent from their trough in 2011, which followed their worst slump since the Great Depression. They now sit just 7.6 percent below their 2007 peak. Unfortunately the decrease in individual home costs will be offset by rising interest rates.

Cheaper SOLAR PANELS According to various industry experts, the cost of installing solar power will be lower in 2017. There has been a “gradual and almost predictable decrease in costs related to equipment like power inverters, panel componentry and even wiring and cable housing products,” according to urbansolar. com. There’s more competition among manufacturers, spurred on by the increasing availability of “net metering.” That’s good news for the Keys and Sunshine State.

OTHER stuff Travel. Travel is going to be cheaper (see U.S. Dollar above). In addition, according to deals.simplemost.com — avocados, smart watches, electric cars, diamonds, 4K televisions, whole foods, economy air travel, and epi-pens. Yay!

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Kilts in the Keys party at the Marathon Grill & Ale house.

Time: 5-7 PM | Live Music Food and Ale

JANUARY 7 - 8, 2017 SATURDAY: 10AM-8PM | SUNDAY: 11AM-5PM

SATURDAY: 10AM-8PM | SUNDAY: 11AM-5PM

HIGHLIGHTS

Women’s Highland Athletics Competition Men’s Highland Athletic Demonstrations The Official Florida Haggis Hurling Championship Sheepdog Herding Demo Both Days!

TWO DAY TICKET

$20

SINGLE DAY TICKET

$12

Tickets available at KeysTix.com

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Irish and Scottish Dancing, Pipes and Drums, Celtic Food, Beer and Vendors, Parade, Clan Call, Irish Tea Tent Children’s Glen with activities for the wee ones

Marathon Community Park

Jan 9th

MONDAY

HICKORY STICK GOLF TOURNAMENT AT THE FLORIDA KEYS COUNTRY CLUB JAN. 9TH. TEE TIME AT 9 AM PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE HAMMOCK HOUSE FREE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND SUMMER CAMPS

Brought to you by: Saint Columba Episcopal Church Entertainment Producer: Celtic Heritage Productions

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t’s next to impossible to say “bubble” in anger, or bubbles or bubbly. (See? Told you.)

Bubbles are wondrous and magical, bubbles are divine, bubbles are champagne.

As early as 1531, Benedictine Monks accidentally bottled their wine too soon (those impatient, drunk monks) and found themselves sipping the bubbly. The extra fermentation caused their wine to form bubbles in the bottle, and voila — the beginnings of champagne. But it wasn’t until a century later, in 1693, that Benedictine Monk Dom Pierre Perignon was credited with exclaiming, “Come quickly, I am drinking the stars.” It should be noted that a few years earlier in 1662, an English scientist named Christopher Merret is reported to have added sugar to the fermentation process of wine with bubbles in 1662. But the French will never let go of their patent on champagne, nor admit an Englishman contributed in any way, so as it stands champagne is only from the Champagne region of France and all the rest, just sparkling wine, c’est la vie.

Champagne was originally referred to as "the devil's wine" (le vin du diable) because the fermentation process would cause the corks to suddenly explode from the resting bottles (picture scared, drunk Benedictine monks screaming). Now the Devil’s wine is a modern delicacy, sought after, revered and an oh-sowelcome gift.

“If you can’t afford real champagne, go for a lesser-known ‘grower champagne’ brand. They own their own vineyards and have full control over the grapes from bud to bottle,” advises Stephanie Southgate, Fine Wine Consultant

for Noble Wine Estates, a division of Breakthru Beverage. While brands such as Dom Perignon, Veuve Clicquot, and Cristal are trendy and expensive, there are delicious alternatives. Southgate recommends Charles de Cazanove Brut, Reims (Champagne) $28, Marquis de Goulaine Cremant de Loire, $19 or Grandin Sparkling, France $15-20.

“Look for ‘Methode Traditionelle’ or ‘Methode Champenoise’ on the label of sparkling wine,” said Southgate. “To make a long story short, the bubbles will be much

“There comes a time in every woman’s life when the only thing that helps is a glass of champagne.”

— Bette Davis

finer and more elegant.”

Beware of cheap California brands such as Korbel, Cook’s or André who found a loophole labeling themselves “California Champagne.” Champagne is actually regulated by the Comité Interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne (CIVC), not Ernest and Julio Gallo.

Chilled champagne can be opened with a sabre (not advised, could have been invented by drunk monks), and served in a flute or Victorian coupe, designed from a mold of Marie Antoinette’s breast.

Come this New Years, forget plain wine, and remember bubbles are divine.

PUBLIC HEALTH

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Don’t be this guy (Stu from ‘The Hangover’).

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THE HANGOVER

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KIM BASSETT

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e are fast approaching the largest party night of the year — New Year’s Eve. Which also means that we are approaching a dayafter of … you got it, hangovers. Aside from abstaining entirely from the pretty bubbly beverages inevitably served during your celebration, here are ways to prevent or lessen the affects of alcohol:

Top 4 ways to PREVENT a hangover • Hydrate. Dehydration is one of the most well-known side effects to mass alcohol consumption, which for men is five or more drinks, while women is four or more. It is important to drink a lot of water prior to “tying one on.”

It is also a good idea to alternate between your alcoholic drink and a glass of water or other non-alcoholic beverage. This diminishes the overall effect of the alcohol. It also slows your drinking pace, which leads to a lower alcohol level in your bloodstream.

• Eat. Having a big hearty meal full of carbs and proteins in your stomach helps gives the alcohol something to absorb into, dampening the effects of the alcohol and trapping some of the alcohol before it reaches your bloodstream.

• Take Vitamin D. Alcohol depletes vitamin D in your system, so it helps to have plenty of it in your system prior to drinking.

• Stick with clear alcohol.

Clear liquor has fewer congeners, which are byproducts/toxins produced during fermentation, which have been shown to increase the severity of hangover symptoms.

Okay, so you are reading this AFTER the big night out, now what?

Keep reading.

Top 4 ways to TREAT a hangover • Exercise. If you are feeling up for it, a short, but intense workout will sweat out some of the remaining toxins in your body.

• Sleep. This is always one of the best ways to treat a hangover. It allows your body to heal itself and right itself internally. If you are able to sleep and rest the day after heavy drinking, be sure to have water nearby for easy access in between naps.

• Water. Seems basic, but the solution to pollution is dilution. Your body is made up of mostly water, so it makes a certain amount of sense that you must replenish and flush your system of toxins with water.

• Food. Load up on eggs and bananas. Eggs contain cysteine, which may help break down toxins in the body and bananas replenish the body with potassium which was lost during the drinking the night before.

As the year winds to an end, take care and enjoy the festivities safely.

The best judge of when you’ve had enough to drink is YOU. Listen to your body and know when enough is enough. In addition to trying out some of the hangover prevention tips above, don’t forget to line up a sober driver.

Best wishes to you in the new year!

Former CEO of Fishermen’s Community Hospital and longtime Keys resident, Kim Bassett has more than 25 years experience in nursing and hospital administration. Kim now serves as president and CEO of Steward Norwood Hospital in Massachusetts.

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n Saturday, Dec. 31, join Florida's biggest and brightest burlesque beauties to celebrate the beginning of 2017! From the creator and producer of Key West Burlesque, Tatah DuJour, comes a brand new event in Islamorada. “An Enchanted New Year’s Eve in the Florida Keys” at Amara Cay Resort is a star-studded night of burlesque entertainment.

The event begins at 8 p.m. with a VIP dinner and fabulous floorshow.

The sensational Singing Sirens set the mood for a three-course meal served next to the pool and introduce the VIP guests to the top “bump and grind” girls in the Sunshine State as they perform tableside burlesque numbers.

At 9:30 p.m. the doors open to the general admission audience. Gorgeous go-go dancers and stilt walkers will meet and greet arriving guests and provide pre-show entertainment while DJ Giancarlo spins a variety of music.

There are two shows scheduled — 10:30 and 11:30 p.m.

The entrancing evening features Florida's top burlesque performers including; Aurora Natrix (Miami), Miss Jenna Beth (Fort Lauderdale), Kissa Von Addams (Orlando), Franki Markstone (Tampa), and Velvet Garcia (Key West).

Also featuring the Singing Sirens (Sarasota), and very special guest star Ivana Richmond (Islamorada).

Tickets for the dinner and a show are $175. General admission tickets are available for $75 and include pre-show entertainment. Tickets are available at Amara Cay Resort, keystix. com, and the Village Square. For more information, visit keywestburlesque. com.

— Contributed

OTHER NEW YEAR’S EVENTS Islamorada • For a night of relaxed elegance, enjoy the year’s final meal in style at Cheeca Lodge & Spa, with two seatings at their oceanfront tables (reservations recommended). Afterward, the party truly kicks off with dancing on the beach, live music, palm trees and drinks at the tiki bar, all leading up to midnight fireworks illuminating the Atlantic Ocean.

• Morada Bay Beach Café throws legendary full moon parties every month, but when New Year’s comes this year, there’s no doubt they’ll kick it up another notch. Live music and beach dancing get the party started full swing in anticipation of midnight fireworks over the Gulf. Next door,

Pierre’s Restaurant adds a fivecourse dinner to the gala (reservations recommended), and keeps the energy going at their own Green Flash Lounge.

• Key Largo • New Years Eve is a veritable block party in Key Largo. At midnight, the fireworks extravaganza explodes over Blackwater Sound (MM 103-104). Restaurants with the best view also host the event, including Sundowners, Señor Frijoles, Cactus Jack’s, Key Largo Marriott and the Caribbean Club. Many of the restaurants also have a special meal planned, except the Caribbean Club, which serves drinks only.

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 30, 2016

Key Largo Rotary and Upper Keys Marine Construction Invite you to THE

6TH ANNUAL

BREW ON THE

BAY SATURDAY

JANUARY 7TH 2017

NOW WITH A SEAFOOD COURT

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, January 6th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm HOMEBREW SHOWCASE

Featuring up-and-coming local homebrewers Lions Club, 5 Homestead Ave, MM 100. KEY LARGO

The Best Value in the Florida Keys with over 100 craft beer tastings, Live Music and mouth-watering Seafood and Appetizers.

Saturday, January 7th 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm BREW ON THE BAY

Exclusive VIP Access, Rowell’s Waterfront Park

2:00 pm – 5:30 pm BREW ON THE BAY

Rowell’s Waterfront Park 104550 Overseas Hwy. KEY LARGO

Starting at 6:00 pm

After Party Hosted by Sharkey’s Pub and Grill 522 Caribbean Drive, MM 100. KEY LARGO

Tickets on Sale at www.keylargobrewonthebay.com

Buy Now and Save $10 on VIP and General Admission Tickets! Prices increase at the gate.

All proceeds benefit the young men and women of our community for vocational careers and education scholarships.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 30, 2016 BRIEFLY Art Under Oaks set for Jan. 14 The 34th annual Art Under the Oaks is set for Saturday, Jan. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s a festival of fine arts and crafts featuring artists of all sorts, including culinary delights, held in the gardens of San Pedro Church at MM 89.5, bayside. Guests will also encounter specialty food booths, bake sale, live entertainment and a raffle of a fishing trip and one-of-a-kind donated art.

Admission is free, and on-site parking costs $5. Free and convenient shuttle buses run continuously from Coral Shores High School’s free parking lot at MM 90, oceanside. No parking will be allowed on the U.S. 1 right-ofway.

Art Under the Oaks is the church’s primary annual fundraiser organized by volunteer members of the parish. For more information, visit www. artundertheoaks.com, email artundertheoaks@yahoo.com or call 305-6640888.

Friday, Jan. 13 DANCING IN THE STREETS from 6pm

Kick Off Party in the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District. We’re closing off Morada Way for a square dance!!!

Plus jamming, craft beer, food, local businesses and family fun!

Saturday, Jan. 14 PICKIN’ PARTY & BBQ from 5pm

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Five different bands.

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15 bands, 2 stages Florida Craft Beer Garden, Blending the best of traditional arts and craft vendors, Bluegrass with the next generation food trucks, kids activities, as well as some tasteful variations. jamming and more!!!

Sunday, Jan. 15

Grandpa's Cough Medicine 10 String Symphony Mike Compton The Doerfels The Josh Daniel/ Mark Schimick Project The Grass is Dead The Jakob's Ferry Stragglers The Adventures of Annabelle Lyn

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The Wynwoods The Copper Tones Silas Powell and the Powell Family Band Belle and the Band Acoustic Messengers The Family Band featuring AJ Lee The Carousers

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Garden Club to meet Jan. 17

The Garden Club of the Upper Keys will hold its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. at the Francis Tracy Garden Center, MM 94 bayside. The presenter will be Tricia Keffer, who is in the graduate program at FIU. She will be speaking on the topic “What a Landscape Architect Does, and Tropical Hardwood Hammocks.” Open to the public, bring a bagged lunch. For more information please call Kathy at 305-5190135.

Sheriff: ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’

This holiday season the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be out looking for drunk drivers as part of a special year-end “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement effort. Don’t take the risk of spending time in jail during the holidays. Follow these tips to stay safe on the road: • If you will be drinking, plan on not driving.

• Plan your safe ride home before you start the party. Designate a sober driver ahead of time. If you become intoxicated, do not drive — call a taxi, phone a sober friend or family member or use public transportation.

• If someone you know has been drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel. Take their keys, take them home, or help them arrange a safe way home.

KEYS EVENTS

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 30, 2016

WHAT’S COMING

New year brings a trio of events

This is a once-a-year chance to hear a genuine bagpipes and drum corps perform in the

CELTIC FESTIVAL Jan. 6-9

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ttendees can enjoy the rhythms of Celtic rock and traditional music at the fourth annual Florida Keys Celtic Festival, set for Friday through Monday, Jan. 6-9.

A return of the Scottish band Albannach headlines a diverse weekend musical lineup for the family-friendly event. Other musical higlights include an appearance by international super group Rathkeltair, a show featuring The Screaming Orphans, an encore performance from West of Galway and a live acoustic performance

by Marcille Wallis & Friends.

A "Kilts in The Keys" celebration kicks off the weekend featuring Irish music by West of Galway from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at Marathon Grill and Ale House at MM 53.

KEY WEST SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Jan. 14-15

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housands of visitors and locals are sharpening their appetites for the upcoming Key West Seafood Festival. In it’s 12th year, the event was created to showcase not only the bounty of Keys waters, but also the men and women who earn their livelihood at this hard, but fruitful, task.

The festival runs Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 14-15 from 11 a.m. on both days at Bayview Park in Key West. The festival closes at 8 p.m. on Saturday night, and a little earlier at 5 p.m. on Sunday night.

Admission is $5.

The festivities continue at the Marathon Community Park, MM 49, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. An opt-in hickory-stick golf tournament is scheduled Monday.

Festival events include sheepdog herding demonstrations, the bagpipes and drums of Police Pipe and Drum of Florida, and a sanctioned women's Highland athletics competition, among other attractions. Celtic merchandise, food and beverages, children's activities and local vendors round out the weekend's festivities.

Single-day admission tickets are available for Saturday or Sunday for $12 per person and two-day admission tickets are $20 for adults. Children age 12 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. For more details, visit floridakeyscelticfestival.com.

—Contributed

The festival’s prosperity has roots in adversity — the seafood festival grew out of the devastation of the industry in 2005, after Hurricane Wilma blew past, causing many fishermen to lose their traps.

The event also raises scholarship funds for the commercial fishermen families’ children.

Visitors will have many options — stonecrab claws, lobster and red grouper, Key West Pink shrimp, smoked fish dip, conch fritters, conch salad and conch chowder. There’s plenty of beer, wine, soda and water for sale to wash it all down. In addition, there will be almost 100 booths selling art, apparel, jewelry and educational booths with information about our delicate Keys ecosystem.

The music starts as soon as the gates open and features great acts.

Parking is available at the Horace O’Bryant Middle School on Leon Street.

Parking is $5.

— Contributed

BREW ON THE BAY Jan. 6-7

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egional homebrewers from South Florida take to the stage at the Brew on the Bay Homebrew Showcase to compete for the Best in Show and People’s Choice Award on Friday, Jan. 6, at the Lions Club at MM 100. It’s a local favorite featuring up-andcoming brewers with distinctively formulated homebrewed beer, mead, and ciders. It is the tipping point for aspiring professional brewers, having already produced two local businesses — Florida Keys Brewing Co. and Keybilly.

The Battle of the Brew takes place on Saturday, Jan. 7 from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at Rowell’s Waterfront Park at MM 104 in Key Largo. In

addition to the many brewers offering beverages, there will also be a seafood court serving local specialties such as lobster, conch fritters, shrimp, and mahi sandwiches. All of the proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Key Largo’s scholarship programs. In five years, they’ve raised $80,000.

No one under 21 will be admitted to either event — that includes babies — and pets must stay home. Tickets to the showcase are $25 online or $30 at the door. Tickets to the Brew on the Bay are $80 for VIP, $40 for general admission, or $15 for designated drivers.

For more details or to buy tickets, visit keylargobrewonthebay. com. ­—Contributed

Congressman Carlos Curbelo, second from left, samples fried grouper and grilled lobster served by Ernie Piton in 2016. His cheerful entourage included Curbelo staffer Nicole Repanos and FKCFA Executive Director Bill Kelly. WEEKLY FILE PHOTO

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KEYS EATS

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 30, 2016

Craig’s Super Fish Sandwich shares origins with one of the Keys’ most original culinary creations.

A fish (sandwich) story The tale of a Keys dining legend GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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raig’s Restaurant has been open for business for 36 years and counting. Its large red emblem above the diner, with the words “World Famous Fish Sandwich” just below, is one of Plantation Key’s most recognizable sights. Though if you ask owner Craig Belcher, an even more recognizable sight is the sandwich itself which he helped create a version of while working at the Pilot House in Key Largo.

Craig’s Super Fish Sandwich comes on whole wheat bread, with tomatoes, tartar sauce, and melted cheese — similar to a grilled cheese sandwich. But it was an Upper Keys fixture, Harvey Rosean, who deserves most of the credit for his role in Florida Keys dining history.

“Harvey was a fish cutter at the Pilot House and lived at the Port Largo marina. At that time, the only fish Pilot House used was grouper because it was so abundant,” said Belcher.

“So Harvey would often salvage his favorite part of the fish, the grouper’s cheek meat.”

Harvey Rosean

“On his way to work, Harvey would stop at the local Winn Dixie to dumpster dive for food. His finds would often include out dated eggs, out dated bread, and whatever vegetables he found,” said Belcher. “Harvey would store his finds in the walk-in freezer until later, when he would have it for lunch or take it back to the marina where he lived.”

Harvey’s daughter, Amber Rosean, remembers how her father would take the salvaged food and feed homeless and low-income earners with it.

“Along with food he found, my father would also take unwanted fish from charter boats at the marina, filet it, and feed his family and the community with it,” said Rosean. “At the marina, Harvey would hang out with friends and smoke ‘what they smoked in the 70s.’ Afterwards they would develop the munchies, so he would

sauté some cheek meat, whatever veggies he had, scramble some eggs, and put it all between bread to enjoy his ‘Harvey fish sandwich.’”

John Spencer, a fellow fish cutter and friend of Harvey, says the sandwich grew in popularity because, “People know a good thing when they eat it, and since everything in the Keys was word of mouth, it didn’t take long for word to spread.”

“I started cutting fish with him because he would often bring me filets, and I wanted to repay him. While cutting fish he showed me how

the cheek meat of grouper, which is often overlooked and thrown away, is some of the sweetest meat on the fish,” said Spencer.

To this day Spencer still remembers his friend when eating his signature creation.

“I love the sandwich. I eat it all the time,” said Spencer. “I had one a couple weeks ago and still prefer grouper the best, the way Harvey showed me.”

The sandwich soon became a “must eat” among workers in the boat yard, who would often come in asking for one of Harvey’s fish sandwiches.

“In those times, no one was blackening or grilling fish, you got it boiled or fried. When Harvey would have the sandwich made at the Pilot House, I would put the concoction on whole wheat bread with melted cheese,” said Belcher.

Pilot House’s owner at the time, Ernie Bean, approached Belcher with the idea of adding the sandwich to the menu. Belcher was skeptical; it wouldn’t be easy to make. Instead, he proposed another idea.

“My suggestion was to put a grouper filet in a grilled cheese on whole wheat bread, with tomatoes and tartar sauce,” said Belcher. “His response was ‘ok,’ so I made one. He loved it, and the rest is history. Within three months it was 50 percent of the business.”

The popularity of the sandwich and Pilot House grew with their variation of Harvey’s sandwich. Belcher eventually left Pilot House, and some years later, opened Craig’s Restaurant in 1981. The “Superman” movie had recently hit theaters, and that inspired Belcher to aptly name his take on Harvey’s creation the Super Fish Sandwich.

Rosean, however, recalls her father’s sandwich a little differntly.

“The popularized Harvey fish sandwich is a derivate of the real thing.

My father’s version had no eggs. I remember it as toasted wheat bread, two types of cheese (usually Swiss and Cheddar), thinly sliced tomato, thinly sliced raw onion, mayo, tartar, with fried grouper cheek and throat meat,” said Rosean.

“He always said that you know it’s made right when the juice from the sandwich is running down from your hands to your elbows.”

At Craig’s, there are four options of fish for the Super Fish Sandwich: grouper, yellowtail, mahi and catfish.

While there are a number of restaurants throughout the Keys that sell a variation of the famous fish sandwich, Belcher says the difference in his version might be in the sauce. But he’ll never tell.

CSHS STUDENT OF THE WEEK

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 30, 2016 The Upper Keys Weekly is proud to partner with Coral Shores High School faculty and students in choosing “The Student of the Week.” Recipients are chosen on a myriad of qualifications ranging from academic standing, athletics, outstanding achievements, community involvement, individuality and moral fortitude. We thank our future leaders and CSHS for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Cane Pride.”

SOPHIE WILLIAMS SOPHOMORE What organizations and activities are you involved with at CSHS and why are they important to you?

I am a part of the Canettes Dance Team, math club, and Interact Club. These extra curricular activities are important to me because I love dancing with my team at football games, I love math, and I enjoy giving back to my community.

Who has been your biggest inspiration at CSHS and why?

My biggest inspiration at CSHS has been Mr. Ellsworth, because he is an amazing teacher and I hope to be as active and fun as he is when I am his age.

What class do you think has best prepared you for life after high school and why?

The class that has probably best prepared me for life after high school is my Microsoft Office Specialist class. I am likely to make $6,500 to $15,000 more than someone who is uncertified.

Instagram or Snapchat?

What’s your favorite filter?

Instagram, although my favorite Snapchat filter is the dog filter.

What are the biggest challenges facing the Keys?

What would you do to meet these challenges?

One of the biggest challenges facing the Keys is the destruction of our coral reefs.

Boaters need to be educated about the huge importance of our reefs.

What are your plans after high school?

Although I am unsure about what I will major in, I definitely plan to attend college and get at least a masters degree.

THEME: 1930s

ACROSS 1. Designer ____ Mizrahi 6. Urge Spot to attack 9. Nanjing nanny 13. *”The Divorcee” Oscar winner Shearer 14. “Much ____ About Nothing” 15. Grease and ____ 16. Weak-____, or scared 17. Read-only memory 18. Downy duck 19. *Salt March leader 21. *1936 Olympics location 23. Bond movie “Live and Let ____” 24. Musical finale 25. Like sashimi 28. Cocoyam 30. Trying experience 35. Dutch cheese 37. Burst of wind 39. *”King of the ____ Blues,” Robert Johnson 40. In neutral 41. Piece of writing 43. Very dark black 44. Check-out person 46. Chalupa alternative 47. Follows ding 48. From ____ ____, or from this point 50. Pal 52. Lilliputian 53. Candle top 55. Roman road 57. *Mr. Porsche’s creation 60. *”____ is the Night” by Fitzgerald 63. Boatload 64. Put down 66. Dostoyevsky’s novel, with “The ____” 68. Cupid’s ammo 69. Swimmer’s distance 70. Bundle of axons 71. “M*A*S*H” ____ hall 72. Exclamation of surprise 73. *Johnny ____ and His Orchestra

DOWN 1. Pen juice 2. *”Over the Rainbow” or “Stormy Weather” 3. Square footage 4. To change, as in U.S. Constitution 5. Tiger’s attendant 6. Delhi draping dress 7. Bachelor’s last words 8. Hamburger and fries 9. Pomegranate seed 10. Calf-length skirt 11. End of grace 12. H in British HMS 15. Actor Depardieu 20. Trimable fence 22. a.k.a. Tokyo 24. Tsarist Russia’s elite cavalryman 25. *The Third one 26. Discombobulate 27. Australian horse 29. *____ Bowl 31. Proof of home ownership 32. Tennis-affected joint 33. Be sorry for one’s wickedness 34. *Great Depression photographer 36. Insignificant 38. RPM indicator 42. AOL’s “____ Got Mail” 45. Genuflect in submission 49. Zippo 51. Ore extracting 54. Yo-Yo’s instrument 56. Venomous slitherer 57. Like Old Mother Hubbard’s cupboard 58. Makes mistakes 59. They’re large on prima donnas 60. Blundre, e.g.

61. *De Valera’s name for Ireland 62. Republican Karl 63. Tucker of “Modern Family” 65. Pleasurable interjection 67. One less than jack

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Maintenance Manager

In Person at The Hammocks: 1688 Overseas Highway, Gulf Side, Mile Marker 48, Marathon Or Call Carlos 305-743-9009

Experience is necessary in the following areas: Plumbing Electrical AC Pool Maintenance Carpentry and troubleshooting Must be task oriented and hands on with strong leadership qualities.

Salary Based on Experience Position does include Complementary Accommodations & a Health Insurance Allowance!

Send cover letter with resume to: mshamkin@limetreebayresort.com NO PHONE CALLS

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OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT Office spaces FOR RENT starting at $250/mo.

Parking spaces also available.

Located on US 1, Cudjoe Key. 305-304-0776

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

IN MARATHON • Registered Nurse (PT/FT) • Behavioral Health Tech (PT/FT) • Peer Specialist (PT) • Maintenance Specialist • Psychiatrist (PT, Contract) • Pharmacist (PT, Contract) • Fiscal Assistant • Care Coordinator • Wellness Program Coordinator

IN KEY WEST • Front Desk Specialist • Adult Case Manager • Behavioral Health Therapists • Psychiatrist (PT/contract) • Driver

TO APPLY:

Accepting Employment Applications for:

The Guidance/Care Center, Inc, a division of

Visit www.guidancecarecenter.org or http://careers.westcare.com to apply.

EEOC/DFWP, Bilingual a plus; Drug & background screening required.

HELP WANTED Cooks • Lead Baker • Pastry Cook P/T Licensed Massage Therapist Cosmetologist • P/T Porter Maintenance Person GREAT COMPANY BENEFITS Please apply in person at 28500 Overseas Highway, Little Torch Key

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 AUTOS FOR SALE

KEY WEST KIA A Wellings Automotive Company

AUTOS FOR SALE

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

FOR RENT - HOMES

1963 Pontiac Grand Prix -almost entirely original parts and interior. Blue inside and out. Great condition. $12,500. For more details or more pictures, call 305-7337901. Located in Marathon.

Dishwasher. Please apply in person at Nowhere Bar & Grill, 11399 Overseas Hwy, MM 53, Marathon.

305-998-4451

M e c h a n i c , SMALL ENGINE, Full or Part Time.

Long term employment. (305) 852-0600

LOOKING FOR Wait Staff, Food Runners & Hosts. Established busy restaurant must apply in Person.

Sparky’s Landing, Key Colony Beach

FINISH CARPENTER Must have tools & transportation.

Marathon - KCB area.

Call 305-289-8331

Harbor, Furnished, everything included (water, electric, cable, wifi. $1875 per month. Laundry in Unit and pool.

Dockage avail., $1 0 0 / m o n t h .

B o n n i e @A m e r i ca n Caribbean 305-7437636

2826 North Roosevelt Blvd.

Key West, FL (305) 295-8646 www.KeyWestKia.com

WELLINGS AUTOMOTIVE 9200 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL (305) 509-7499 www.KeyWestKia.com

Call us and SAVE, SAVE, SAVE 2014 Kia Rio $10790 2015 Hyundai Accent Low Miles $10990 2013 Hyundai Velostar $12990 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara $13990 2016 Ram 1500 4dr Pickup $21990 2014 Audi Q5 Premium $25990 2016 Ford Explorer Limited $31990

Tax, tag and DOC fee not included in sale price.

KEY WEST KIA A Wellings Automotive Company 2826 North Roosevelt Blvd.

Key West, FL (305) 295-8646 www.KeyWestKia.com

WELLINGS AUTOMOTIVE 9200 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL (305) 509-7499 www.KeyWestKia.com

Call us and

SAVE SAVE SAVE

AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used. Cars - Vans Trucks - RVs. Running or Not. CASH 305-332-0483E BOATS FOR SALE 1974 36ft Trojan Cruiser, Twin 454 gas motors. Project boat at marina. $2000 305-522-6598 D

EMPLOYMENT

Part-time Receptionist -

Nights & Weekends.

Plantation Key Nursing Center, Tavernier, FL. To apply for position, please submit your resume to BOL@ P L A N TAT I O N K E Y N C .

COM Looking for an Alarm Technician with current working knowledge of intelligent fire alarm systems.

Email deborahg@ barnesalarmsystems. com for more information and application.

Housekeeper, MM 80 Islamorada, FL Call 305-962-5243.

Posicion de limpieza.

MM 80, Islamorada, FL. Llame a 305-9625243.

HIRING - Island Time Diner Ice Cream & Deli is hiring for nights and weekends ice cream and deli worker.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and supply references.

Please apply at 5187 Overseas Hwy, Marathon - next to Office Depot.

Seeking RN’s and LPN’s, F/T and P/T, 12 hours shifts. We offer a competitive wage and benefits program. To apply for position, Please submit your Resume to: BOL@PLANTATION KEYNC.COM. NOW HIRING: Servers, Bartender, Line Cook and Day-time

Advertising sales professional sought for temporary position for local tourismcentric creative printed publication.

Could turn into longerterm. Compensation well above typical potential. Key West and Lower Keys. For more details contact sales@ wanderingdog creations. com or call 305-495-2820.

Seeking stable happy

energetic personality for PT sales position in fun gift shop. Must be year-round Marathon resident; retirees welcome. Stop in to schedule appointment at 11528 Overseas Highway Marathon

Construction Foreman

wanted. Needs Vehicle. Pay commensurate with experience.

Call 305-304-7995 Looking for i n d e p e n d e nt w o r k e r . M u s t have vehicle Great pay and training included. Call 305-304-7995 Servers & Bartenders Needed Full Time Please apply during business hours. Key Colony Inn, 700 W. Ocean Dr. Key Colony NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah’s is now hiring for evening shifts.Please Apply In Person. 8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon NOW HIRING Lunch & Dinner Shifts, Full Time Only with Experience. Apply in person, Grassy Key Outpost, MM 58

EXP. HELP ONLY needed for all positions. Apply in person Mon-Fri 1011am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd. Marathon

HIRED

HIRED

MARATHON - Full-time Office Position - Diversified full time position Tue-Sat 9 to 5 for an outgoing people person with solid Microsoft programs background and skills as well as self-starter. Middle Keys resident preferred Please provide references with your resume. Previous applicants need not apply. drenda@cbschmitt.com

HIRED

FISHING MISC. ALL TYPES OF PERMITS! Rock Shrimp, King Fish, Atlantic Snapper, Grouper Gulf, 6 Pack Reef & Pelagic.

Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line pkg. Many other permits avail. We buy, sell & broker all types of permits. Call before you buy or sell!

Please call for prices.

Licensed & Bonded.

All permits guaranteed valid for transfer. Many ref’s avail.

John Potts Jr. 321784-5982 or 321- 3 02- 36 3 0 www.shipsusa.com

FOR RENT COMMERCIAL

FOR RENT 2 bed/1 bath Mobile Home with dock. Tropical Lane, Key Largo. $1500 F/L/S call 305522-6598.

Sea Isle Condos in KCB is offering a large 1BA, 1BD condo suitable for 1 or 2 non smoking professionals.

6 mth., lease that could possibly extend longer term $1400.00 mth, includes, electric, cable, water, private beach, heated pool. Assigned parking for 1 car, additional guest parking available. A non pet community. 1101 W. Ocean Drive. Please call Kristen at 305 743 0173 or email at sea7430173@aol. com.

REDUCED: Beautiful SeaWatch Condo - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath with Den for possible 3rd Bedroom. Fully Furnished, Basic Cable Included. No Pets.

Great Workout Room & Pool. $2,750 per month (negotiable).

Call Bonnie at ACRE Sales 305-393-2691 RENTED

FOR RENT RV LOTS RV Lots for rent.

MM 103, Morris Avenue.

305-522-6598

Commercial property for rent 8900 ft. of retail space in Old Town Marathon, 1757 Overseas Highway.

Royal Furniture, Call Ryan 305-481-1791.

FOR SALE RESIDENTIAL Duplex For Sale in Marathon.

2BD/2BA each side. Excellent condition, long term tenants. $399,000 Financing available. Call 305-664-1286 Trailer for Sale in Galway Bay, 55+, 1BD/1BA, with twin beds. Away from the highway!

Good parking, $9,500 Call (231) 668-1866

SOLD IN JUST 4 DAYS! FOR RENT RESIDENTIAL

HOBBIES / COLLECTIBLES

Annual 1/1 ground level condo overlooking Boot Key

SELLING OLD NAUTICAL items.

Lanterns,

COLLECTIBLES Chelsea Ship Clocks, Ship Wheels, Binnacles, Vents, Signs & 1/2 Hulls.

ALSO BUYING. Call Lou 603-455-6106 PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive watches and Pilot watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305743-4578

LEGAL NOTICES As of January 31, 2017, Dr. Anesa W. Ahamad will not be affiliated with 21st Century Oncology the Marta A. Gonzalez Cancer Center. You may continue to seek medical care and services with one of 21st Century Oncology’s board certified radiation oncologists by contacting the office directly. 21st Century Oncology the Marta A. Gonzalez Cancer Center will continue operations at their current location and hours and will maintain the medical records for patients treated by Dr. Ahamad. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your medical records, please contact the office directly at 305-296-0021, fax 305-

LEGAL NOTICES 296-0061, or write to 3426 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040.

21st Century Oncology complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística.

Por favor, póngase en contacto con su oficina médico o llame al 239-938-9391.

ATANSYON: Si w pale Kreyòl Ayisyen, gen sèvis èd pou lang ki disponib gratis pou ou. Tnpri kontakte biwo doktè ou a oswa rele 239-938-9391.

The Weekly Newspapers are in full compliance with Chapter 50 of the Florida State Statutes on Legal and Official Advertisements. The Weekly Newspapers are distributed from Key Largo to Key West.

Call (305) 743-0844, Fax (305) 743-0866 or E-mail: anneke@ keysweekly.com.

Plantation Key Nursing Center

located in Tavernier, is seeking

C.N.A.

12 hr shifts days and nights available $500.00 sign on bonus for all new applicants We offer a competitive wage and benefits program.

To apply for position, Please submit your Resume to BOL@PLANTATIONKEYNC.COM

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

Full & Part Time Positions.

Installation & Service Technicians Get your foot in the door to an awesome future. The demand for Broadwave products and services continues to grow, giving YOU a great opportunity to grow your career.

As one of our Communications Technicians, you'll connect customers to our many state-of-the-art offerings while building a solid foundation for your professional future. In this entry-level role, you will work independently in customers' homes and outdoors to install Broadwave products and services or troubleshoot reported issues as quickly as possible. During these visits, you'll build rapport with customers to ensure a positive experience each and every time. As you develop expertise in all of our offerings, you will be given opportunities to advance throughout our organization.

In addition to STRONG communication skills, our Installation & Service Technicians must have the following: • Ability to lift and move up to 80lbs • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends • Ability to work well under pressure • Ability to perceive differences in wire and cable colors • Ability to complete on-the-job and/or classroom training as required to remain on the job • High school diploma or the equivalent is required Meet 275lbs weight limit due to safety restrictions • Must reside in the Lower Keys • Satisfactory results from a background/employment history investigation • Qualification on pre-employment screening • Up to 2 years of related experience is a plus, but not required

Apply in Person.

Grassy Key Outpost 58152 Overseas Hwy.

We Buy Gold Locally!

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn

Valid state driver’s license and non-negligent driving record

Townsquare Mall Marathon

Please send resumes via email at csmith@broadwave.com

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE We are now hiring for the following positions:

Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Drivers

HIRING! Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop is now hiring for evening shifts.

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon

NOW HIRING Bartenders /Servers Full/Part Time

Apply in Person or office@marathonyachtclub.com

Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

MARATHON YACHT CLUB

825 33rd. ST Marathon, Fl. EOE

CoCo’s General Store NOW HIRING:

Part-time Deli and/or Retail Sales.

Apply in person at 50 Coco Plum Drive, Marathon 305-743-7743

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Bluegreen Vacations The Hammocks at Marathon SE BUSCA PERSONA PARA LIMPIEZA DE HABITACIONES Uso de equipos de limpieza

$250.00 Bono a los 60 Dias UNA GRAN COMPAÑIA CON GRANDES BENEFICIOS Plan De Seguro Médico, Dental y de Visión, 4 semanas de Vacaciones, Cuenta de Retiro 401k, Potencial de Crecimiento y muchos beneficios más!!!

APLICA HOY MISMO: jobs.bluegreenvacations.com

LLÁMANOS HOY:

305-289-6700

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Management positions @ Fairvilla's Sexy Things (524 Front Street, Key West Florida 33040)

THE MOORINGS

MM 81.5 Seeking self-motivated people for

General Housekeeping Fax Resumes to 1-305-664-4242 or pick up an application at 123 Beach Rd. Islamorada

Applicants must be open minded & personable with the ability to lead others.

Should enjoy interacting with customers, and be a responsible self-starter with computer skills & the ability to focus on details.

Reply to this job posting by sending all of the following to Cherie@fairvilla.com: Letter of interest on the available position • Current resume & your availability & include your favorite joke PLEASE NOTE: Emails that only include a resume without a letter of interest will NOT be considered. • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

Immediate opening for a HVAC Service Technician

General Manager Servers, Busperson, Bartender and Food Runners.

Upper & Middle Keys.

Great Pay • Paid Holidays • Sick Pay • Medical Insurance • Paid Vacation

Please apply on line at www.spottswood.com/careers or on site 13201 Overseas Highway. EOE m/f/d/v

171 Hood Ave • MM 91.5 • Tavernier p 305-852-2960 • f 305-852-0656

Apply in person

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let’s do business - (305) 743-0844 Rent the Legendary Keys Cruisers $45 per week includes baskets-locks-lights

We also rent Kayaks

Free Delivery, Free Pick Up & Free Snow Removal Marathon and Key Colony Beach

305-743-3204

www.bikemarathonbikerentals.com

All Keys Real Estate

Brenda Alexander

Broker Associate

Selling The Florida Keys...

10055 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 305-481-5156 (Direct) www.KeysIslandSales.com Brenda@KeysIslandSales.com Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

NEW & REPAIR

305-664-0099 www.TikiHuts.com

STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

Karen Raspe, P.A. karen@acresales.com 305.393.9010

9141 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, FL 33050

Kitchen Cabinets Sales REAL Wood Cabinets at Particle Board Prices KitchenKorner/Fred's Beds 1333 O/S Hwy, MM 53.5 • 305-743-7277

Ceramic Tile We Do Porcelain Installations!

Marble Licensed & Insured Granite Tops FREE ESTIMATES & 109th St, Marathon Floor & Wall Tiles U.S.1 (Across from Beall’s Outlet) Carpets Lic#SP-3562 289-3019

DOT PALM, Inc. LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES

SP 3636

TREE CLIMBER WANTED F R E E E S T I M AT E S FREE

MULCH

WWW.DOTPALMS.COM

Aargh Golf Carts Maintenance & Service Mobile Golf Cart & LSV Service & Repair Fully licensed & factory trained Locally owned and operated Used & Custom Cart Sales

(305) 743-6656 aarghgolfcarts.com

Taoist Tai Chi® Looking for balance?

Join us for our Open House in Marathon Wednesday, January 11th, 6:30pm St. Columba Episcopal Church, 52nd Street, Gulf

(305) 748-0799 - keylargo.fl@taoist.org www.taoist.org/usa

Gift Certificates Available

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