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SUPER BOWL is here and for some in this great nation, it’s the day of reckoning— quarterback vs. quarterback, stats, statistics, Vegas odds, coming to a head. Our own office has not gone unscathed, with the boss, Britt Myers, being an Atlanta native and well, let’s just say, others are very “Patriotic.” Some viewers are in it for the supply of feel-good ads and a mesmerizing halftime show (whether good or bad). And for others, well, it’s just a plausible reason to eat bean dip for dinner and drink beer on a Sunday. The event can be many things to many people so we asked locals to finish this sentence ...
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• Preview of new works by artist Lincoln Perry, from 6 to 8 p.m. at SALT Gallery, 830 Fleming St., Key West. Sunday, Feb. 5 • Poetry Guild meeting at 7 p.m. at Key West library. Monday, Feb. 6 • Historian, author and lecturer David Garrard Lowe will speak about María Eugenia Ignacia Augustina de Palafox-Portocarrero de Guzmán y Kirkpatrick. 6 p.m., Key West Theater. Monday through Sunday, Feb. 6-12 • “Hearts & Love,” Peter Max collection, Key West Gallery, 601 Duval St. Meet the artist (RSVP required 305.292.9339 or info@keywestgallery. com), 1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, and 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12. Tuesday, Feb. 7 • Café Con Libros with Karen Brown at 9:30 a.m. at Key West library. • Parkinson’s support group meeting at 12:30 p.m. at Sheraton Hotel, Key West. Free. • Tide and current VIP chat at 7 p.m. at Florida Keys Community College, Stock Island.
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hirty adult female Key deer are now able to “pop” their collars – radio collars, that is. In mid-January, Key deer researchers from Texas A&M University and veterinarians and biologists from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service captured and placed electronic tracking collars on Key deer at Big Pine and No Name Keys. The small, lightweight flexible vinyl collars are specially made for Key deer. The collars allow the service to find and monitor these Key deer does more easily now – and more importantly, during the upcoming fawning season – for possible screwworm infestation. Fawning season, which usually starts in March or April, will be a critical time because of how these parasites lay eggs in open wounds, where they hatch and become flesh-eating maggots. Does and fawns are particularly vulnerable during the birthing process. Biologists are checking on these collared does several times weekly. When fawning season begins, they will increase observations to a daily schedule. The deer that have received advanced veterinary care have a number shaved onto their sides for relocation and monitoring. The fish and wildlife service has been visually monitoring these deer, and will continue to do so through the next few months as a sort of welfare check.
Earlier this month, two Key deer, from Big and Little Munson Islands, were confirmed to have been infested with screwworm by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory. One of these was found deceased and the other was euthanized. “We’ve got to be especially vigilant with fawning season coming,” said Dan Clark, Refuge Manager, Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges Complex. “Should fertile screwworm flies be detected or an infested animal confirmed, Key deer does and fawns will be at higher risk. If it happens, we’ll be prepared to move swiftly with preventative treatments and/or other contingency operations already planned and established to protect the subspecies.” The radio collars will also provide data to improve the Service’s ability to estimate the population and identify changes in population numbers. The presence of New World screwworm was confirmed here on Sept. 30, 2016. Since then, the Service has worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Monroe County, and others to eradicate this parasite and protect the endangered Key deer and other wildlife from infestation. — Contributed
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The People’s Amphitheater
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he idea of an amphitheater as a component of the Truman Waterfront Park has been in place since the original Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRACC) Plan approved in 1998. On May 1, 1999 (Resolution 99-151) the city voted to apply to the U.S. Department of Interior for a public benefit conveyance, which included backup materials that described an amphitheater being developed “at the center of these open areas for public gatherings, outdoor theatre and concerts, or a series of other uses.” Commissioner Harry Bethel moved to pass the resolution with a second by Commissioner Percy Curry and a unanimous vote by the then City Commission to approve. This was the beginning of the story of the Truman Waterfront Amphitheater. The City has accelerated the implementation of the approval and construction of the Park in 2011, resulting in the approval of the Park Master plan
by Truman Waterfront Advisory Board (TWAB) and the City Commission, acting as the Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA). The Park Master Plan was approved by the LRA both on March 3, 2011 and again on October 15, 2012 and by the TWAB at a joint hearing with the BVRAC on March 19, 2012 and then again on August 20, 2012. In 2015 a Resolution (15-344) was passed to approve the task order for the Truman Waterfront Park Amphitheater design and construction document preparation in the amount of $302,184. And on April 5, 2016 the City Commission voted 6-1 to pass the resolution ratifying the inter-local agreement with the TDC for funding in the amount of $2 million for the Truman Waterfront Park Amphitheater and public parking project. So for almost two decades, the City of Key West has been trying to build an amphitheater for the people of Key West. For almost 20 years, the common factor here is that local government, members of various boards
and committees including TWAB and Bahama Village Redevelopment Advisory Committee and the people they represent have agreed by vast majority to give the residents and visitors of our island community a place where we can share in celebration, be exposed to local performing arts and provide an alternate venue to the taxpayers of our community where we can dance, sing, and experience culture, host non-profit events and fundraisers and just a cool place to hold public or private occasions with endless possibilities. And now, at its pinnacle moment, the construction contract has been granted and we are days from breaking ground, a small minority want to stop the amphitheater. I find it strange that a project 20 years in the making is finally able to come to fruition and a few people think they have the right to take this from our people. This is something for the people of our community and for whatever reasons this small voice may have, it is unfair to punish the majority of our town. Not on my watch. Not while I am Mayor of my hometown. I promised you all I would fight for the people and I will do everything I can to give this gift to our community. You deserve it. Some members of our community or our local government are fixated on how much money this amphitheater will generate. Well, it does have the potential to host at least six major events per year with world renowned headliners and the potential to sell thousands of tickets and generating tens of thousands of dollars per event. But that is if we decide to use it for that. The fact is, it could generate nothing for the City in terms of revenue and that should be okay too. Because our people deserve it — a place where our local Literary Seminar can hold a session under an amazing Key West sunset or our children can put on a holiday program
under a starry night sky. This will truly serve as a community venue. So I invite you all to share your ideas. AIDS Help, maybe this year you would like to increase your revenue from the Headdress Ball and not have to turn guests away due to limited seating? Key West High School, maybe you would like to hold this year’s Christmas Choir Concert in the open air and sing for a crowd of thousands of our residents? Relay for life, are you thinking about how beautiful it would be to honor your cause while circling the beautiful new outdoor area where the community can come support you with parking and accessibility throughout the day? How cool would it be to watch the Zombie Bike Ride end at the amphitheater with a great big finale? Bahama Village Art program, how about a live art auction from the new stage while the Bahama Village Music Program plays? Wedding and event designers, conference organizers, wouldn’t this be a great space to host grand parties or fresh-air training sessions? How about a cooperative yoga session or community fitness effort? Keys Chorale performances, up and coming actors, musicians, and local artists, songwriter’s festivals? I invite you all to share your thoughts and ideas with me and our City staff so that we may start to get a sense of how our community envisions using this amazing gift to our city. You see, this could be a world-class amphitheater for all to enjoy. Mayor Craig Cates City of Key West
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t’s the lilt and cadence of Linda Russin’s voice, hard to place, but so distinct and endearing among the media personalities of Key West. Russin, an Oklahoma native, is the recognizable woman behind the news segment that airs daily on Island 106.9, the station she and her husband, Dr. John Russin, have owned since 1995. Why did a surgeon and a businesswoman buy a radio station? Simple: they love music and saw an opportunity to be a part of the business. Russin, who started with a bachelors in language arts from the University of Oklahoma, has taught English and journalism, worked in public relations for Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, as well as advertising. She is accredited in public relations with the Public Relations Society of America and runs a rental company in Hollywood. The media is her forte. Carving out a niche for Island 106.9 as the “new rock alternative,” Russin holds her own when talking about the latest bands, hits, and the over-played as well. Not often does a woman who was named Rotarian of the Year two years ago, reads the Bible every day and is the new coordinator for Relay for Life, listen to Beck. Yea, WOW. Russin is seemingly the opposite of a typical radio personality, quiet in demeanor (no piercings or tattoos either) but she knows her audience. Leaving out politics from her news, she hits the major events and Conch sport highlights, and really does play more music than talk. “It’s a short drive anywhere around the island; people want the local news and to just listen to music,” said Russin. Key West is a radio-rich town, and Russin is part of the gold.
20 QUESTIONS WITH LINDA RUSSIN, OWNER OF ISLAND 106.9 1. Full Name? Linda Kay Hamlin Russin. 2. Worst nickname? Growing up, my family always said I had big feet and a big butt! 3. Name one famous person you would bring back to life, why? Abraham Lincoln. He was a great man who suffered a lot, but did the right thing in outlawing slavery and trying to bring the country together. He also had great faith in God. 4. What question do you hate to answer? How often does your husband come to Key West? (He works in Cooperstown, New York.) 5. Name a performer you secretly love/admire/adore that would surprise people? I like so many performers. But, I have been thinking about my heroes. My heroes are Sam Holland (he started Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood in the 1950s – quite a story.) Also, Jefferson B. Browne, the first president of the Rotary Club of Key West, who later became Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court. My uncle, O.K. Bivins, is a hero. He became the Director of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. He researched names and built a large memorial to peace officers who died in the line of duty in Oklahoma.
6. What’s your favorite TV show or movie about radio? “WKRP in Cincinnati,” of course. 7. If you won the lottery, what extravagant thing would you do? Travel around England and the U.K. 8. Which TV, movie or superhero character is your alter ego? Kyra Sedgewick in the TV show, “The Closer.” 9. What is your nerdiest passion? College football, and OU football. 10. If you could take one item on a deserted island, what? Why? The Bible, and, of course, WATER. I read a chapter in the Bible every day. 11. If invisible, what would you do in Key West? Go see movies for free. 12. What was your first thought this morning? “It's a good day, the cat is fine, and the radio station is on the air.” (I turn on the radio first thing every morning). 13. Favorite guilty pleasure? Eating steak or prime rib. Drinking alcoholic punch! 14. What misconception do people have about radio? That Sirius/XM/ Pandora/Internet radio has taken over. It hasn't. There are more regular radio listeners now than ever. 15. What dream job would you have? Being an ESPN color sports commentator. I really like stories about people in sports.
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16. Funniest Key West sighting or story? Trice Denny at the Happy Hour Show on Fridays at Island 106.9. I have to be careful and go to the bathroom before she comes to the station, because she makes me laugh so much. (LOL – PIMP, ask Trice what that means). Finish these sentences.. 17. My family would describe me as … weird. 18. My autobiography would be titled … Never Growing Old. 19. The world needs more … love and caring, of course. 20. When I go, I will go …. “do not go gentle into that good night.” Poem by Dylan Thomas
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Q & A with Holly Raschein Legislator visits League of Women Voters
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he Lower Keys League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, hosted Holly Raschein, Republican member of the state House of Representatives, Jan. 31 at the New York Pasta Garden for its Fifth Tuesday lecture series. Raschein fielded a thorough Q & A about a variety of topics facing the state of Florida. A heartfelt advocate for the Florida Keys , she spoke passionately about Everglades conservation, Monroe County tourism, and environmental issues facing the Keys. The members of the league also voiced concerns about plastic bags, ride-share, fracking, climate change, immigration, and the public school system. Raschein aptly said of Monroe county, “We are small but we are mighty,” referring to Monroe County’s place in the Florida House. —Weekly Staff report
HAYS BLINCKMANN/Keys Weekly 1. President Joan Wallin, left, with Miriam Novotny are proud organizers of the Fifth Tuesday lectures. 2. A full house gathers at the New York Pasta Garden to hear Holly Raschein. 3. Joy Taylor, left, Donna Windle, and Sandy Bergen are outspoken advocates of issues facing the Keys. 4. Venetia Flowers asked about Miami not being a sanctuary city. 5. Holly Raschein had the crowd’s attention, fielding well over 10 timely topics.
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In 2011, the Florida Keys Lodging Association’s float travels down Duval Street carrying King Neptune. ANDY NEWMAN/Florida Keys News Bureau
Fantasy Fest welcomes We’ve Got The Keys New company takes over for 2017 event KRISTEN LIVENGOOD kristen@keysweekly.com
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adene Grossman Orr, owner of We’ve Got The Keys, is no stranger to hard work, event planning, or Fantasy Fest. So, when Linda O’Brien of Market Share, the company that previously ran Fantasy Fest, retired in December, Grossman Orr and her team – including art guru Marky Pierson and past Fantasy Fest coordinator Lindsey Sigafoos – was not only a suitable choice, but quite possibly the best choice. We’ve Got The Keys has planned Singer Songwriter Festival, POSH, corporate events, and previously Key West Film Fest. Grossman Orr has also been uber-involved in the community and helps each year collecting thousands of dollars’ worth of items for “Troop Rewards” for veterans who visit Key West after serving overseas. She’s also the 2003 Fantasy Fest Queen, and a mom to an almost 3-year-old. “Nadene was the natural candidate for Fantasy Fest,” said O’Brien, the 27-year Fantasy Fest planner. “Her experience in event planning will serve her well. Nadene will be successful in anything she decides to do. She is a hard worker and a person you can depend upon. I am very pleased the Tourist Development Association Board chose her company.” Grossman Orr said she’s looking forward to the event, and is overwhelmed by the amount of encouragement and support she’s received from the community. “I think the community is just as excited as I am,” she said. She’s filled with good ideas, too, like focusing on the arts community. “Marky’s relationship in particular with the arts community is invaluable,” she said, citing his work with Zombie Bike
Ride and the Papio’s Kinetic Sculpture Parade, among others. “We have opened the door to more community partners and more creativity.” Grossman Orr said she’s happy to consult with the later-evening, lifestyle Nadene Grossman Orr events to help add some panache, and is planning on a separate “after dark” schedule for such events. “We have a few events in the works, and many venues who said they are eager to participate again,” she said. “People will be pleasantly surprised with the lineups.” She also mentioned the Fantasy Fest poster contest will remain, but Pierson has some other creative shirt ideas up his sleeves. “Locals are going to love the shirts,” she said. “They might even buy one.” The 10-day Fantasy Fest takes place the last week in October with the parade this year on Saturday, Oct. 28. The event began in 1979 to boost tourism during a once slow period for Key West.
“I’m very happy to hear Nadene is taking over management of Fantasy Fest and putting together such a talented team to work with her,” said Key West Mayor Craig Cates. “I believe they will bring new enthusiasm and improve the event with all their fresh new ideas.”
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Leah Orlikowski:
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hanks to fair weather and a guy named Fairbrother, singer-songwriter Leah Orlikowski has spent the last 10 years making music in Key West. Leah grew up in Conifer, Colorado where she was always around music. Her father, a musician himself, was a big influence, but when she was very young she remembers her grandparents introducing her to a 13-year-old blind Christian singer, and being very impressed that this young girl had a great voice and rose above her challenges. Leah sang with her father a lot. They mainly did folk music, including Janis Joplin, Jethro Tull and Van Morrison. They performed a house concert at a gathering of close friends each year, and Leah was also in her high school choir. It wasn't until age 18 that Leah learned to play guitar, on an instrument her uncle made for her. Her dad taught her some
chords and the first song she learned was Concrete Blonde's “Joey.” Her first job was as a street performer at the 16th Street Mall in Denver where she made the decision to pursue music fulltime. She paid $100 a month to sleep on a couch and was able to record her first album, “Shaking Hands With Love and Death.” In winter 2007, when she could no longer make money on the cold streets of Denver, she headed south. She went to Austin and New Orleans before landing in Key West where, while walking down the street trying to find a busking locale, Ken Fairbrother invited her onstage at Willie T's. She went on to play at Willie T's every day for two straight winter seasons and spent summers in Put-in-Bay, Ohio, where she recorded her second album, “Decide And Conquer.” These days, Leah can be heard as a solo act around town; she also started playing in a trio, with Andy Westcott on guitar and Randy Morrow on drums. The trio can be heard at Sloppy Joe's every other Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. For more, see her Facebook page, LeahMarie Music.
The male gay community seems to be very into female singers. I think it could be the songs we sing. They're more open with their feelings. And they have good taste! — Liza Minnelli
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Crisandra serves up Bistro 245’s Sunset Celebration Cocktail for sunsets at Margaritaville Resort. KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly
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Live Music LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB Denis Hyland Jazz Quartet – Friday, Feb. 3 at 9 p.m. The Debra Dean Trio - Saturday, Feb. 4 at 9p.m. Barry Cuda, Ken Fradley & Mick Kilgos – Sunday, Feb. 5 at 9 p.m. Open jam w/ Larry Baeder & Bill Blue - Monday, Feb. 6 at 8:30 p.m. The Deb Hudson Trio – Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 8:30 p.m. Libby York – Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 5 p.m. Terri White & Tim McAlpine – Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 8:30 p.m. Bobby Nesbit – Thursday, Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m. Hal Howland – Thursday, Feb. 9 at 8:30 p.m. BOTTLE CAP LOUNGE Tips Fundraisers - Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. Latin Dance Party - Saturdays at 11 p.m. Line dancing w/ Marvin - Tuesdays at 8 p.m. DJ Dino House Music - Tuesdays at 11 p.m. PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR Alfonse - Fridays and Saturdays at noon Joel - Fridays at 4 p.m. Din Allen - Saturdays at 4 p.m. Amandah Jantzen - Sundays at noon Rob DiStasi - Mondays at noon, Tuesdays at 4 p.m., and Wednesdays at noon Rusty Lemmon - Tuesdays at noon Tom Taylor - Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Brian Roberts - Thursdays at noon Din Allen - Thursdays at 4 p.m. TWO FRIENDS PATIO RESTAURANT Local artists performing live daily: twofriendskeywest.com. Karaoke – Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. SUNSET PIER at OCEAN KEY RESORT Marjory Lee – Friday, Feb. 3 at 1 p.m. The Doerfels – Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday, Feb. 4 at 5 p.m. Nina Newton Band – Sunday, Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. Robert Albury – Sunday, Feb. 5 and Monday, Feb. 6 at 5 p.m. Tony Baltimore – Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. Happy Dog –Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m. E’Claires – Thursday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m.
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BRIEFLY Pigeon Key Art Festival this weekend in Marathon The 23rd Annual Pigeon Key Art Festival is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Marathon Community Park, MM 49. The family-friendly show will feature 70 fine artists, renowned marine wildlife artist Wyland, who will paint live at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., historic, marine and education exhibits and hands-on art opportunities as well as food, beer and wine concessions. Two-champion Key West sand artists will create the island and 7 Mile Bridge from 15 tons of sand. Beatlemaniax will perform an intimate concert at the band shell Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. Parking is free. Entry is $7 for both days, (which includes a half price admission good for a tour on Pigeon Key and the concert), and kids 12 and under are free. For more information, visit PigeonKeyArtFestival.com.
DONATION DOUBLED Key West Sunrise Rotary President Trice Denny awards a check to Take Stock in Children coordinator Chuck Licis, success coach Lindsey Moore and Key West High School seniors Emily Girard and Nick Piraino. State matching funds increase the value of the donation to $52,000. Take Stock in Children is a nonprofit organization seeking to break the cycle of poverty for low-income, academically qualified students. GENA PARSONS/Contributed
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HARVEY COMES TO TOWN Pen and ink drawings on display at Custom House
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amed maritime artist, scientist, conservationist and explorer Guy Harvey, whose evocative pen-and-ink sketches depicting scenes from Ernest Hemingway’s ‘The Old Man and the Sea’ are exhibited at the Custom House Museum, visited his works on Wednesday. The artist’s visit was a brief stop in Key West with jet-setting patrons Dave and Cheryl Copham, who are both the owners and loaners of the 59 exquisitely detailed pen-and-ink sketches which Harvey created as a teenager over the course of a year while attending boarding school in England. The works were first published in 1999 in the book ‘Santiago’s Finest Hour.’ The Custom House on Front Street is the flagship museum of the Key West Art & Historical Society. For more details about the hours, see kwahs.org. — Contributed
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the summer, and I read and re-read them,” said Boyer. “I make sketches and wait to hear what Danny thinks, but usually we have the same ideas.” Boyer has created sets for plays like “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” “Lend Me A Tenor,” “Glengarry Glen Ross,” “Twelve Angry Men,” “The Glass Menagerie” and “Equus” for the Waterfront and “La Traviata” for Island Opera. He was also the original set designer for Joyce Stahl’s local wonder, “The Nutcracker.” The process starts by researching what the original productions looked like and, as Boyer said, “adapting the play to try to create my own scenes.” For example, Broadway may have room for a two-story building in the playhouse’s upcoming production, “Avenue Q,” but not Waterfront. Boyer will have to make it happen squeezing in buildings and stoops and making way for puppets. Boyer was always interested in set design, with an early career in New York summer stock to teaching set lighting at Southwest Missouri State. “I taught Kathleen Turner and John Goodman everything they needed to know about stage lighting,” laughed Boyer. Well, it worked.
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on’t expect the usual jokes about relationships, parenthood or even politics, when comedian Shane Mauss performs at the Key West Theater on Friday, Feb. 10. He is going to talk about drugs. Yes, the great big taboo - DRUGS, psychedelic drugs in particular. Mauss’ show is a trip, pardon the pun, an actual journey into the history and realities of psychedelic drugs. Mauss is a 20-year veteran user and an advocate of psychedelics, calls himself a psychonaut, and simply loves to inform, as well as joke, about them. “The show isn’t just about sharing my experiences,” said Mauss. “I talk about the lengthy history of psychedelics; a lot of it is informational.” Mauss likens the show to a bit of a “Ted Talk” as he goes deeply into the religious, therapeutic, and legal aspects of the drugs as well as his own experimentation. “I think I make a pretty strong case that psychedelics are the least used drug in history and they just aren’t that bad.” But it is a comedy show, so Mauss uses his “big ideas to set up even bigger jokes.” Psychedelics are defined as acid or LSD, magic mushrooms, peyote or mescaline, Ayahuasca or DMT, ibogaine, and salvia. Mauss is open about his usage, and surprisingly, about not using them as a party drug. “I use them alone, to gain insight. It’s meditative for me and I actually get a lot of comedy material.”
Mauss has been a comedian for 13 years and has won the award for Best Stand-Up at the HBO U.S. Comedy Festival. He has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel, Showtime, five times on Conan O’Brian, and has had specials on Comedy Central and Netflix. This show, “A Good Trip,” has been performed in 130 U.S. cities in the past year. “This show gets a response, even if you have never tried psychedelics,” said Mauss. He said audience members have told them his comedy show also is a learning experience. Mauss’ ultimate goal is to demystify the drugs and lift the stigmas. So which is Mauss’ favorite hallucinogen? “I always have really loved mushrooms, and smoking pure DMT is, well, exceptional.” Mauss’ show is sponsored by the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies. Contact The Key West Theater for ticket information at www.keywesttheater.com
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Bistro 245, Santiago’s Bodega, and Better than Sex take home top honors The Master Chef’s Classic, a culinary cook-off and tasting benefiting MARC House, took place Jan. 29 at Margaritaville Resort’s pier. Attendees were able to taste the culinary creations of 15 local restaurants and more than 20 different appetizer, entrée and dessert dishes.
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1. All of the participating chefs come together for a quick picture before the awards are handed out. 2. Eric Wise shows off the Pier House’s Havana Pie, which took third place overall. 3. The sake marinated black cod served with sesame noodles in a ginger soy vinaigrette was a highlight of the event.
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4. The Hot Tin Roof team, headed by Chef Scott Mauer, center, shows the second place entrée citrus veal cheek with lobstercorn gnocchi and orange gremolata. 5. Wine was served by the Margaritaville staff to help wash down all the yummy treats.
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6. The Better Than Sex crew serves up a mini chocolate coffee liqueur dessert slider on a puff pastry bun, with a root beer candy infused vodka shooter topped with pop rocks. The dessert took home first for judges and people’s choice. 7. Rebecca and Troy Talpas, left, Lee Ann Holroyd, and Doug and Sue Harrison volunteer at the event.
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KEY WEST THEATER Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3-4 @ 8 p.m. Key West Burlesque 10 Year Anniversary Show A celebration of favorite Key West Burlesque characters, costumes and crowd pleasing moments, from the Red Rooster Revue to highlights of recent productions like The Sexy Side of Star Wars. Hosted by Key West funny man Frankie and the Conch Republic’s queen of burlesque, Tatah DuJour, the show stars Trixie Little, Marquee Von Phister, Cheeky Derrière, Moana Amour, Dark n Stormy, Rocky Bottoms, Velvet Garcia, Buffy L'range, The Key West Burlesque Dancers and more.
FORT ZACHARY TAYLOR Friday through Sunday, Feb. 3-5 Civil War Heritage Days
KEY WEST THEATER Monday, Feb. 6 @ 6 p.m. David Garrard Lowe lecture
COAST Saturday, Feb. 25 @ 8 p.m. Rorey Carroll
Re-creations of military maneuvers, crafts and history demonstrations highlight this annual event. Friday ends with a memorial at Clinton Square followed by a soldier’s march down Duval Street. Saturday includes an “embalming demo” and a sea battle between the Fort and blockade runners. Sunday, a morning church service will be followed by a blockade runners trial. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Historian, author and lecturer David Garrard Lowe will speak about María Eugenia Ignacia Augustina de PalafoxPortocarrero de Guzmán y Kirkpatrick. Born in Spain in 1826, she became empress of France when she married Napoleon III in 1853. Strikingly attractive, she was an important ally of Paris’s city planner, Baron Haussmann. Through her patronage of Charles Frederick Worth, she also was the founder of French haute couture. Information at friendsofthekeywestlibrary.org
After opening for sold-out shows for Todd Snider in November, Nashvillebased musician Rorey Carroll will headline a show at Coast on Stock Island. Rolling Stone magazine recently featured her second album, “Love Is An Outlaw,” as one of the top 15 country and Americana albums “you’ve never heard but should,” while High Times magazine called her “Outlaw Folk’s newest star.” Tickets are $15. More information at www.coastprojects.com
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KEY WEST GALLERY Monday, Feb. 6 through Sunday, Feb. 12 Peter Max/Hearts & Love “Hearts & Love,” newly-curated celebration and homage to Saint Valentine’s Day, a specialty collection of works by the iconic artist Peter Max, will be on display at the gallery, 601 Duval St. Preview uncrating event, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3; previews begin Saturday, Feb. 4. Meet the artist (RSVP required: 305.292.9339 or info@keywestgallery.com) from 1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 and from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12.
FORT EAST MARTELLO Mondays, Feb. 6 to March 27, noon to 2 p.m. Short Story Writing Workshop Key West Art & Historical Society offers an eight-week short story writing workshop led by author Jessica Argyle at Fort East Martello. Argyle will provide a series of situational prompts and exercises stressing various elements of writing: plot, setting, characterization, dialogue. Cost is $160 for historical society members, $200 for non-members, with a sliding scale option for those in need. For more information contact Adele at 305-295-6616, Ext. 115.
CUSTOM HOUSE MUSEUM Thursday, Feb. 9 @ 6 p.m. Theresa Schober The Key West Art & Historical Society welcomes Distinguished Speaker Series guest Theresa Schober, an archaeologist, educator and expert on Calusa Indian life. The Calusa governed more than 50 towns, including those of the Keys Indians. Schober’s presentation will focus on the Calusa of the 16th to 18th centuries, including explorer Ponce de León’s first encounter with them in 1513 through their eventual evacuation to Cuba in the 1700s. Tickets at kwahs.org; $5 for members, $10 for non-members.
MANGOES and BLUE ROOM Saturday, Feb. 11 and Sunday, Feb. 12 @ 6 p.m. Jazz Age ‘Retrospectacular’ Hosted by crooner Rock Solomon, the mystery dinner cabaret features five courses served during an interactive theatrical whodunit, Saturday at Mangoes on Duval Street. Tickets from $45-$165 online or $60-$180 at the door. Catch him again during a swing and social dance night Sunday at the Blue Room on Simonton Street. Lessons, music, raffles, dance contests. Tickets $20 to $45. Information for both events, www.Mixdeity.com, 305290-2796 or email info@mixdeity.com
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BRIEFLY Domino tournament honors Manny Madruga The Key West Sunset Rotary Club is hosting the Manny Madruga Domino Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. at The Southernmost House, 1400 Duval Street, Key West. This event will raise funds for suicide awareness and prevention efforts in the Florida Keys along with a criminal justice scholarship in Madruga’s name. The double elimination tournament will feature a Cuban feast, a cash bar, cigars and prizes for tournament winners. Table sponsorships are available for $250 and will include the sponsor’s logo at the table as well as a team of two with food, four drink tickets and four cigars. Teams of two players will include food, four drink tickets and four cigars for a $100 donation, and social admission to the event to watch and eat is available for a $20 donation. Call 305-509-0001 for more information.
CASH AND CREDIT Key West High School scholars receive $500 and three hours of college credit for their completion of the Microsoft Office Specialist industry certification from <Monroe /> COMPUTE$ . Celebrating the awards, given on Jan. 30, are Gerald Caputo, Emily Conn, Jason Boeskool, Assistant Principal Dave Perkins, Sara Smith, Sidney Gasche and John Padget.
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ringe Theater Key West announces the return of its summer show, the offbeat comedy “Hate Mail.” Written by Bill Corbett and Kira Obolensky, the show will run Friday through Sunday, Feb. 3-5. Shows are at 7 p.m., at Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval St., Key West.
“Hate Mail” is a love story, of sorts. Star-crossed lovers Preston and Dahlia begin their exchange of letters and notes in a rather antagonistic setting. Their journey takes them through friendship, love, and loss. The play features Pony Charvet and Susannah Wells as the lovetorn duo. Michael Robinson is the production’s musical director, a feature unique to this Key West production. “Music can make the words come alive – especially in a reading,” Robinson said. “The pacing, the mood shifts, even the setting itself can really be impacted by the right song.” Tickets are $25 and are available at www.fringetheater.org or by calling 305-707-4053.
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Florida Keys Community College’s VIP Series of speakers continues with “Tidal, Ocean Current, and River Based In-Stream Hydrokinetic Power Production in the U.S.” on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Tennessee Williams Theatre. Dr. James VanZweiten will lead this locally relevant and timely presentation. The college is working to unlock the potential of hydrokinetic energy in the Keys through a new degree in Engineering Technology that concentrates on tidal power. Tickets are $5 at the door. Admission is free for students at Monroe County schools.
As part of the 106th birthday celebration of playwright and Key West resident Tennessee Williams, the Tennessee Williams Key West Exhibit announces a series of public competitions for prose writers, poets, and professional and amateur painters. The submission deadline for the short story writing and poetry contests is March 8 with possible publication in an online journal; the deadline for registering for the plein air painting contest is March 3 and the painting will take place on the morning of March 4 at Tropic Cinema, Eaton Street. An exhibit of the paintings will be held at the Tropic Cinema Gallery. The full details about these public events and registration forms are available at twkw.org. For more information, contact Dennis Beaver at 305-294-3121.
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1. Christopher Peterson keeps the attendees in giggles as Bette Davis. 2. Patriarch Ross Elwell accepts the award. Eyes filled with tears, he said, “Do something special for someone who needs it, any chance you get.” 3. All the past recipients in attendance of American Red Cross awards join the newest inductees for a group photo. 4. The ladies of Zonta Key West show support for fellow member Shirley Freeman during cocktail hour. 5. Steven Parchini, left, Scott Pridgen, and The Bitch Sisters, join Chris Elwell for congratulations as his family are honored with the Humanitarians of the Year award.
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The Elwell family was recognized in Key West this past weekend as this year’s American Red Cross of Greater Miami and the Florida Keys Humanitarians of the Year. Shirley Freeman was honored with the Red Cross’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The event is named after Florence Spottswood, who brought the Red Cross to the Keys in 1917, only five years after the railroad arrived in Key West. The American Red Cross of Greater Miami and the Florida Keys is a community-based humanitarian organization that helps after disaster strikes —home fires, floods, and weather related emergencies— providing shelter, food, clothing and emotional support at no cost to those in need. —Weekly Staff report
6. Lynda Frechette, left, Terri Wilson, Bob Frechette, Phil Wilson, and past Humanitarian of the Year Burt Whitt come out to support the American Red Cross. 7. Shirley Freeman accepts the lifetime achievement award from Bill Spottswood.
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touch of history and a bit of humor can offset the inherent sadness of a graveyard, at least in Key
West. Since before the Civil War, the Key West Cemetery has provided a final place of rest. From simple stones to carved angels to granite obelisks, markers point out the graves of the ordinary and the extraordinary. A cemetery is no typical tourist attraction, but this is no typical cemetery. Anyone can wander through – it’s open daily with no admission charge. But even better: the Historic Florida Keys Foundation offers guided strolls, with interpreters at several gravesites to provide histories that go deeper than carved marble. The first such events of 2017 were this past weekend and at three of the 10 tour stops, the interpreters were family members of the deceased. The $10 fee for these strolls helps fund the foundation’s preservation work. With the help of Jane Newhagen, archivist for the cemetery, here are 10 things you might not know about the Key West Cemetery: • The 19-acre cemetery, which is owned by the city, was created in 1847, after a hurricane on Oct. 11, 1846, destroyed several burial grounds, unearthing bodies and washing them inland. • A freshwater stream runs under the cemetery. There are still a few disconnected pump heads that once provided drinking water for visitors, until health officials decided the water wasn’t safe. • The cemetery is on a flight path for the Key West airport. Between that and the roosters, it is not the quietest place. • The “population” of the cemetery is somewhere between 80,000 and 100,000 -- three to four times the living population of Key West. The cemetery is still active. Some 100 burials take place there each year. • The oldest tombstone is that of Capt. James Johnson, who died in May 1829. His grave marker was recovered after the 1846 hurricane. • Monroe County sheriff’s deputy Frank Adams was trying to make an arrest after a brawl on Oct. 7, 1901, when the arrestee’s brother rushed Adams. The two fought, and the assailant took Adams’ service weapon, shooting him three times, killing him. (The attacker, Robert Frank, was cap-
WALKING WITH THE DEAD 10 THINGS ABOUT THE KEY WEST CEMETERY HISTORY
tured and admitted the killing; he was sentenced to life in prison.) The grave of Adams, the first sheriff’s deputy to be killed in the line of duty in Monroe County, was unmarked and undiscovered until 2005. • Sandy Cornish, a former slave who fought off slavers who wanted to capture him and resell him, mutilated his body to make himself useless as a slave. He owned an orchard in Key West and was involved in starting the Cornish Chapel of the AME Church. He died in about 1869 and is buried in the cemetery. The historical foundation has installed a memorial to him on the grounds, but no one knows where his grave is. • The memorial to Benjamin Albury (1806-1863) and his wife Mary (18141890) may have a link to Abraham Lincoln. The marble on the Albury monument may be from the same quarry that supplied the stone for the Lincoln Memorial. • Among others buried there are Richard Moore Kemp, who discovered the species of sea turtle named for him; “Sloppy” Joe Russell; Frank B. Booth, a member of Teddy Roosevelt‘s Rough Riders; and casualties of the 1898 explosions that sank the USS Maine, which led the U.S. to declare war on Spain. • Some of the tombstones lighten the mood, including the famous “I told you I was sick.” That stone, marking the death on June 18, 1979 of B.P. “Pearl” Roberts, is one of several on a small family mausoleum. Just a few feet higher, at the gable of the structure, Gloria M. Russell (1926-2000) notes, “I’m just resting my eyes.” Across the cemetery, the gravestone of Edwina Lariz (1923-1986) declares: “Devoted Fan of Singer Julio Iglesias.”
The next two Key West Cemetery guided strolls are scheduled for Feb. 25 and March 25. More information, including how to register for the strolls, is at historicfloridakeys.org or 305-292-6718.
Top : Keena Allen of the Monroe County sheriff’s department discusses the grave of Frank Adams, the first sheriff’s deputy in Monroe County to be killed in the line of duty. MIKE HOWIE/Keys Weekly Left: One of the pump heads formerly connected to the freshwater stream that runs under the Key West Cemetery.
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DOWN 1. Chlorofluorocarbon 2. *____ Adderley, appeared in 4 of first 6 Super Bowls 3. Last word on walkie-talkie 4. Advisories or reminders 5. Antebellum 6. Windows to the soul? 7. Decompose 8. Exotic jelly flavor 9. ____wig or ____winkle 10. Second word in a fairytale? 11. *”The ____ is the thing” 12. Big name in chips 15. Former Himalayan kingdom 20. African antelope 22. Part of investment portfolio, acr. 24. Reminder of past 25. *Suffered 4 consecutive Super Bowl losses 26. Heretofore 27. Santa Maria’s companion 29. *She’s a Lady 31. Tug-of-War prop 32. Locker room infection? 33. Courtyards 34. *Vince Lombardi, e.g. 36. Give the cold shoulder 38. Casino chip 42. Hint of color 45. Lamentation 49. Freddy Krueger’s street 51. Popular political promise 54. Smooth transition 56. Mends a sock 57. ‘70s hairdo 58. European “curtain” 59. Justice’s garb 60. Deuces 61. Chinatown gang 62. Wine country 63. Recipe command 66. *____ Stadium in Houston 68. Lt.’s subordinate
variety of plants, healthyliving products, arts and crafts will be available on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 11-12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the GardenFest and Green Market at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, 5210 College Road. The festival also will have live music, exhibits by conservation-oriented nonprofit organizations and educational presentations. Attendees also can enjoy lunch from healthy-food vendors and libations from a beer and wine bar. Seminars include the "Wings Over Florida Bird and Butterfly Field Trip" at 10 a.m. Feb. 11, with birding trail coordinator Whitney Gray and supervisor Anne Glick; and "The
Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail" at 1:30 p.m. by Andy Wraithmell, a wildlife information specialist with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. The site shelters many threatened and endangered species and showcases flora native to the Florida Keys, Cuba and the Caribbean. The 15-acre garden features two wetland habitats, national and state champion trees, a 1-acre butterfly habitat, seasonal flowers, rare resident and migratory birds, a waterfall wall of tropical plants and much more. The property also contains two of the last remaining natural freshwater ponds in the Florida Keys. Eight self-guided tours are offered. GardenFest is an annual fundraiser for the botanical garden. Admission is free. — Contributed
BRIEFLY Women’s heart tests at Womankind The Zonta Club of Key West is sponsoring its annual Heart Health Initiative to bring attention to the fact that heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States and has partnered with Womankind to provide free comprehensive blood screenings to women in the lower Keys community regardless of income or insurance status. Exams will include blood pressure checks, blood screenings (complete blood count, thyroid, complete metabolic panel and total lipid panel), BMI (body mass index which is an indicator of risk) and a follow-up consultation on the results. Eighty appointments will be available during the month of March and April and can be made by calling Womankind at 305-294-4004. Italian dinner being raffled Sons and Daughters of Italy present “Viaggio in Italia,” the third annual chance drawing to win a five-course Italian dinner for eight served in the
winner’s home. Chefs and servers will go to the winner’s home and prepare and serve a feast for eight people. Ticket donation is $5 each or five tickets for $20. Tickets are available from members and at Lady Nails in the Overseas Market. The winning ticket will be drawn on Friday, Feb. 3 during the “Buonasera Venezia” fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Bottlecap Blue Room. Call Theresa at 305-294-3249 for more info. Rockin’ Refuge Rangers at National Key Deer Refuge The National Key Deer Refuge is initiating a series of free, kid-friendly, nature-oriented programs on Saturday mornings starting Feb. 4 from 9:45 a.m. to noon on Big Pine Key for children in grades K-8 who are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Preregistration is required by emailing rockinrefugerangers@gmail.com. Upcoming events include: Feb. 4 – Keys Early Settlers Feb. 11 – Creatures of the Night: Owls. Whoo knew? Feb. 18 – All Washed Up: Recycle/ Upcycle Art
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Seeking RN’s, SLP’s, PT’s, CNA’s and LPN’s, F/T and P/T, 12 hours shifts. We offer a competitive wage and benefits program. Also seeking PRN PTA & PRN SLP. To apply for position, Please submit your Resume to: BOL@PLANTATION KEYNC.COM.
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Established Law Firm with offices in Key West and Marathon is seeking a full-time secretary. Position includes s c h e d u l i n g , a n s w e r i n g phones, filing and cor respondence with clients. Must be detail oriented with office experience. Experience in the legal system a plus. Please contact 305289-9397 or email a resume to kris@ h a l s ch u h m a ch e r. com for consideration. Full Time Office Manager -The Keys Weekly Newspapers are currently accepting applications for a full time office manager to work in the Marathon office. Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Quickbooks with the ability to learn customized software. Duties include, but not limited to: invoicing, bookkeeping, a c c o u n t s r e c e i v a b l e/ payable, customer service. Salary and benefits negotiable. Email resumes to l yn n@keys week l y. com by Friday, Feb 10 at 5 pm. The Keys Weekly Newspapers also has a part time position open in the Key West office. NOW HIRING - Full Time Soup Cooks for Food Processing Dept. and Seafood Packers. Competitive Wage. Apply in person at Keys Fisheries Fish House, 3390 Gulfview Ave, Marathon. EOE DFWP Island Time Diner Ice Cream & Deli is hiring for a nights and weekends ice cream and deli worker. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and supply references. Please apply at 5187 OS Hwy, Marathon - next to Office Depot.
LOOKING FOR Wait Staff, Food Runners & Hosts. Established busy restaurant must apply in Person. Sparky’s Landing, Key Colony Beach 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 NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah’s is now hiring for AFTERNOON & EVENING shifts.Please Apply In Person. 8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon 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 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 M e c h a n i c , SMALL ENGINE, Full or Part Time. Long term employment. (305) 852-0600
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WANTS Rolex, Dive watches and Pilot watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305743-4578
Commercial property for rent 8900 ft. of retail space in Old Town Marathon, 1757 Overseas Highway. Royal Furniture, Call Ryan 305-481-1791. FOR RENT RESIDENTIAL Sea Isle Condos in KCB
is offering a large 1Bedroom /1Bath condominium suitable for 1 or 2 non smoking professionals. Long term rental $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 s e a 74 3 017 3 @ a o l . com. RENTED Annual 1/1 ground level condo ove r l o o k i n g Boot Key Harbor, F u r n i s h e d , e v e r y t h i n g
Marathon
Turn key CBS 2 BR/2BTH, 1878 sq ft, 170' of deep water dockage, boat slip, 200 amp Marine pedestal. Minutes to Gulf and Atlantic. Newly renovated bathrooms w spacious Master Ensuite. Large kitchen, wet bar, open living with fireplace and dining w granite throughout. Single car garage/ workshop. 100'x100 lot w .06 AC bay bottom. $799,000 813 30th Street (305) 304-6316
FOR SALE: $699,000 Beautiful 4/1 Pool Home. Walking distance from Key West Marina. Visit http://1708catherine.keywestfla.net to see the video or call, Graciela Lozano, 305-923-1358 Keys Lifestyle Real Estate
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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 HIDEAWAY CAFE Now Hiring
•Breakfast Cook •PM Dishwasher •Dining Room Food Runners & Bussers Call 10 a.m. to Noon for Appointment 305-289-1554
Full & Part Time Positions. Apply in Person. Grassy Key Outpost 58152 Overseas Hwy.
Boat Slip Wanted in Key Largo
NOW HIRING
TELLERS Marathon, Full time • Marathon, Part time On call Islamorada, Part time We are looking for experienced, friendly, outgoing applicants with excellent customer service skills to assist customers in handling transactions. Must be flexible and able to work Saturdays. Teller experience and/or excellent customer service skills required. To apply, please go to www.my100bank.com, then click Careers. For assistance contact HR@my100bank.com EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled
Full year or month to month slip for a 34 ft. Marine Trader Trawler. Private or Marina slips would be considered. I will live on the boat. Please call (508) 957-2518 or email
HIRING Lead Teller Full/Part Time Teller Administrative Assistant (Entry Level) Portfolio Analyst Marketing Coordinator Customer Service Rep. Digital Banking Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer Assistant Bank Secrecy Act Officer Consumer Loan Manager Loan Servicing Assistant Manager Assistant Branch Operations Manager Apply Online @KeysBank.com We offer 401k, 401a, profit sharing, educational reimbursement, health/dental plans, short/long term disability, and life insurance, as well as paid time off and holidays for full-time employees.
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Immediate opening for a HVAC Service Technician Upper & Middle Keys. Great Pay • Paid Holidays • Sick Pay • Medical Insurance • Paid Vacation
Apply in person 171 Hood Ave • MM 91.5 • Tavernier p 305-852-2960 • f 305-852-0656
MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE IMMEDIATE OPENINGS
for the following positions:
Truck Helpers CDL Drivers Applicants must apply in person to be considered. 4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
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
Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop
We Buy Gold Locally!
is now hiring for Afternoon & Evening Shifts.
Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn
Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
Townsquare Mall Marathon
Management positions @ Fairvilla's Sexy Things (524 Front Street, Key West Florida 33040) 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:
Marina Store Clerk Bartender, Servers, Busperson, and Food Runners. Please apply on line at www.spottswood.com/careers or on site 13201 Overseas Highway. EOE m/f/d/v
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let’s do business - (305) 453-6928 Cooper’s Paint & Body Since 305-294-5581 1952 6391 3rd Street Key West, FL 33040
A FULL SERVICE MARINA
mlcooper@cooperspaintbody.com Our Business is Environmentally Friendly!
Our Marine Store has what you need to keep your boat running in the Florida Keys. MERCURY EVINRUDE SUZUKI
MM 29.7 Big Pine Key 305-872-2243
Sales – Parts – Service
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Operating Since 2004
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New & Used / Sales & Service Propellers, Shafts, Struts, Rudders
Only Laser Scanner in the Keys No Need to Send Your Prop to the Mainland & Waste Valuable Fishing Time Outboard Shafts 305-292-0012 Inboard and Outboard Straightened on Boat 6003 Peninsular Ave. Stock Island-FL Free Propeller Analysis
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Considering a move or visit to the Florida Keys? The best way to familiarize yourself with your new hometown is by surfing our new site www.keysweekly.com.
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Meet the Artist Valentine’s Day Weekend Saturday, February 11 1– 3pm and 7– 9pm Sunday, February 12 1– 3pm
Key West Gallery 601 Duval Street, Key West, Florida
RSVP required: 305-292-9339 or info@keywestgallery.com
Join us for a Preview Party Friday, Feb 3 • 7–10pm Art previews begin Saturday, February 4. Recent works avaiable for acquisition. Presented by Road Show Company
© Peter Max 2017
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