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The Super Bowl is afoot. Cue the hilarious commercials, outrageous halftime show, lofty predictions, and lit Super Bowl parties. Every year, teams trudge through the regular season with hopes of making it to the Mecca of American sporting events. And if you’re lucky enough (sorry Browns fans) your team probably has a shot at making the big game. Just as the teams prepare for a night of spectacle and emotion, so must the fans. So to make sure everyone’s Super Bowl checklist is up to date, the Weekly asked …
What snacks shouldn’t you forget for the big game? “Layered bean dip, artichoke dip, tacos, and my secret curry cheese dip, of course,” said Carole Hayes of the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center.
Judy Chesher, of Art on a Whim art gallery, said “Finger foods, ice cream, cake, tacos, or fresh fruit.”
Katie Bajra, of the Rain Barrel Artisan Village, said “Sardines and pickles.”
“Hot dogs and hamburgers for sure. They’re a must,” said Saul Facio of Puerto Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill.
“It’s not so much the food that I’ll forget, it’s more something that you drink,” joked Terri Keeney, also of the Rain Barrel Artisan Village.
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amantha Hopper, whose 4th-grade classroom at Key Largo School is “a place kids want to be,” has been chosen as the Monroe County School District Teacher of the Year for 201617. Hopper ”makes teaching look easy,“ said Laura Lietaert, principal at the school. “It is a pleasure to walk into her classroom and become absorbed in the learning - it’s a place that kids want to be.” Superintendent Mark Porter said “Samantha is an outstanding example of the fine teachers that we have in the Monroe County School System.
She clearly demonstrates the importance of strong relationships with students as a vehicle for success and she is a truly deserving recipient of this recognition.” Hopper has a master’s from the University of Florida with a math/ science specialization. She has been teaching at Key Largo School since August 2013. She is a recipient of the Florida Best and Brightest Scholarship for the past two years. Hopper’s passion for teaching comes through in her high expectations for students and through her innovative teaching style, which incorporates research-based programs, project-based learning and collaboration for students. She uses current student data to prepare for instruction. She is known for the Socratic Seminars in her room which engage all students in reading and discussion.
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Crowds at the 2016 Taste Around the World drink and sample cuisine from all over the globe. DAVID KAY/Contributed
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he Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Florida Keys are collaborating yet again to bring Upper Keys residents the annual Taste Around the World. On Saturday, Feb. 18, local restaurants will create dishes representing various countries and their unique cuisines. Partnering with Friends of the Key Largo Cultural Center, the annual tasting will welcome guests to its third installment at the Murray Nelson Government Center starting at 6:30 p.m. Taste Around the World will feature dishes from Kaiyo Grill & Sushi, the Green Turtle Inn Restaurant, White Lion Café, the Fish House Restaurant/Encore, Playa Largo Resort and the Hilton Key Largo Resort. Last year’s defending “People’s Choice” winners, The Key Largo Conch House, is excited to be a part of the event again, said owner Laura Dreaver. After deciding on Spain, the Conch House is tossing around the idea of making paella. “We have been participating since
the first year, and we think it’s a great organization, so we’re happy to all volunteer our time. We look forward to it every year,” said Dreaver. The Green Turtle Inn chose Japan and Italy as its culinary inspirations. Chef Ryan Wisely and company won’t disappoint. “We’re super excited to be doing it this again year,” said Green Turtle Catering Director Amanda Blamowski, after a hiatus. “We decided on making pickled octopus salad and short rib lasagna parmesan with green sauce.” Authors David Sloan and Brad Berterlli also plan to hold a book signing for “A Local’s Guide to Bloodline: 50 Famous Film Locations in the Florida Keys.” A talent show and silent auction are also planned. The Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Florida Keys provides physical, medical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients with advanced life limiting illnesses. Through the organization’s palliative and hospice programs and services, patients and their families are provided with compassionate care aimed at improving quality of life.
A Japanese dish by Kaiyo Grill in the first year’s tasting. DAVID KAY/Contributed
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he 6th annual Beach Luau is set for Saturday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. at Angler House Marina in Islamorada. Along with a luau feast, drinks, and entertainment, and silent auction, this year’s Big Kahuna will be crowned. Kahuna Through donations and sponsorships sales, kahunas raise money for the Good Health Clinic in Tavernier. Contestants began campaigning in October and are in the final stretch of fundraising. Since 2011, more than 30 Keys locals have participated in the Big Kahuna Contest. Over the years they have helped raise more than $130,000 for the Good Health Clinic. The clinic provides health care to citizens of Monroe County who are struggling: low-income residents, uninsured, or homeless, for example. Past Kahunas include Nelson Sanchez of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Rob Stober of Hershoff, Lupino and Yagel, Vicki Walker of Centennial Bank, Capt. Skip of Blue Chip Charters, and Rick Freeburg, CEO of Mariners Hospital. “Like the contest and contestants, this year’s Big Kahuna trophy has also gotten bigger and better,” said clinic Executive Director Kate Banick. Kahunas can be as creative as they want in raising money. While some have used conventional means to raise funds, others have spiced up their efforts in anticipation of the Feb. 15 deadline.
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so much in our community,” said Cuomo. She’s been involved with the Good Health Clinic for a couple years organizing the event, and after a little encouragement, took her involvement to the next level. Cuomo is accepting small unmarked bills or giant sacks of gold coins labeled “$.” Either works.
ADRIANA CUOMO CenterState Bank Market Manager, Adriana Cuomo, channeled her inner Jerry Maguire when asking locals to “show me the money.” A vastly involved philanthropist, Cuomo has taken advantage of sponsorship level contributions and asked local business owners for their support. “[The Kahunas] are a great group. I’m honored to participate with them, creating awareness and fundraising for a great organization that helps
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that he doesn’t necessarily want to be called “The Big Kahuna.” “Just the moderately sized kahuna,” he says. Summoning his power from his dark, curling hair like Sampson, Gallant says, “I was challenged by John El Koury to participate and I like where the money goes.” Gallant owns and brokers Keys properties for Blue 9 Realty, is an active Upper Keys Rotarian and a member of Leadership Monroe County (Class XXV). “My main goal is to be fun, bring the community together and benefit the Good Health Clinic.” Gallant’s most unique form of fundraising came in the form of a Bloody Mary competition which raised more than $2,000. LAURETTA “RETZ” REEVES Lauretta “Retz” Reeves is a published author, and renowned money managing partner at Islamorada Investment Management. When she isn’t managing moolah, Reeves devotes her efforts to the Baptist Hospital Founders society and Upper Keys Business and Professional Women. Reeves also mentors for the Take Stock in Children scholarship program. The next Keys tycoon could very well be one of her mentees. This isn’t her first involvement in
conceptualized, Foley and the other founding board members took notice of the lack of quality care for lowincome earners and indigent people. Now he’s adamant about getting the word out about the clinic. Foley has used a more paws-on approach, raising money through personal and community outreach. As a former Army Ranger, Foley also represents veterans’ appeals in federal court. Defense Secretary “Mad Dog” Mattis would be proud. raising funds for the clinic. “Having gone into the clinic and seen what they do, and having spoken to people who have been patients, I felt there was a need and I wanted to help out.” If Reeves were able to use her investing skills on donation money, Miami-Dade residents could be covered too.
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BRIEFLY Support autism awareness on Feb. 4 in Islamorada Guests will congregate at the HGTV “Dream Home” in Islamorada on Saturday, Feb. 4 for a special charity dinner on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 5 to 9 p.m. The Italian dinner will be catered by Bayside Gourmet and the entertainment is by Reel Ting Steel Drums. Guests also have a chance to make a bid during the silent auction. Tickets are $50 for adults, and $20 for children under 12. Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of the Keys. For more information, contact Jill Campbell at 305-9425172. Pigeon Key Art Fest Happens this weekend The 23rd annual Pigeon Key Art Festival is Saturday, Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Marathon Community Park (MM 49) – not on the island itself. However, guests who come to the show and make a $7 entrance donation receive a voucher good for a half-price ticket for an island tour within one week of the festival. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit
BOB FOLEY When Dr. Foley isn’t healing sick puppies and rescuing kittens, he makes time for humans, too. Dr. Foley was one of the founding board members of the Good Health Clinic, and decided it was time to kick tail and take names as a Kahuna. At the time the clinic was being
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pon entering Blue Mangrove Art Gallery, you’ll notice the masterpieces on the walls are lush with bold color and eye-popping realism. Much of that is thanks to the colorful originals of Jessica Ann Hessing. Hessing, a native Conch, takes her artistic inspiration from Keys sights and marine life. Her artwork is very much reflective of her first love − the ocean. “I’ve always painted, but once I started my marine biology program in college, I switched my subjects from flowers and some of the things I saw traveling to fish,” said Hessing. “Mahi are probably my favorite to paint,
along with sailfish, and octopus.” Hessing’s background in marine biology allows her to capture every colorful detail of the water and sea life. She usually paints with acrylics, which give off vibrancy and pull on-lookers in. Hessing also uses thick outlines to add a meatiness to her creations. Her choice of surfaces includes canvas, driftwood, and recycled items. “I do a lot of underwater photography, which is where I take a lot of my imagining from,” said Hessing. What’s next for the budding Keys artist? “I’ve been working with a company to start making boat wraps, golf cart wraps, and trailer wraps,” said Hessing. “I also have been teaching paint classes from Key Largo to Little Torch Key; it’s my style, just a bit simplified.” Hessing’s originals range from $900 to $1,500. Limited edition giclee prints range from $180 to $500. Visit www.Jessicaannart.com for paint class information.
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ey Largo Conch House is quaint in many ways. The small restaurant is nestled among palm trees, protecting its guests from the harsh Florida sun. Its compact layout and “old Keys” style porches give off the feeling of being home. In keeping with its simplistic approach, the draft beer options are well thought out, minimalistic, and rotate monthly. They’ve managed to find one gem recently that is surely worth trying: the Sea Cow Milk Stout. “It’s more of an acquired taste,” said Ashley Galloway of the beer’s nutty and chocolaty flavors. “It goes really well with one of our desserts.” Galloway, a Key Largo native, has been tending bar for four years. In her down time, she devotes attention to painting. Whether it be a sip and paint night, or creating one of her unique cartoon crossovers, Galloway uses the medium to relax and stay creative. “One of my more interesting crossovers is of the characters from Bob’s Burgers and Adventure Time,” said Galloway. A student at Florida Keys Community College, Galloway has dreams of being an emergency-room nurse. Visit Galloway at the Key Largo Conch House located at 100211 Overseas Highway, Key Largo. She’ll have a Sea Cow Milk Stout ready.
GILBERT’S Retro Sky- Friday, Feb. 3 Shane Duncan Band - Saturday, Feb. 4 Mr. Stix and the Spurience - Sunday, Feb. 5 Bobbe Brown - Tuesday, Feb. 7 Harry French - Wednesday, Feb. 8 DJ Reggae Ronnie - Thursday, Feb. 9 Mojo Scoundrels - Friday, Feb. 10 Gypsy Lane - Saturday, Feb. 11 Apache Dragon - Sunday, Feb. 12 LORELEI’S CABANA BAR AND RESTAURANT Jade Storm - Friday, Feb. 3 The Dropouts Band - Saturday, Feb. 4 Webb & Davidson - Sunday, Feb. 5 The Carousers - Monday, Feb. 6 Harry French - Tuesday, Feb. 7 Adrienne Z and Hanna - Wednesday, Feb. 8 Webb & Davidson - Thursday, Feb. 9 Funky Blue Roots Band - Friday, Feb. 10 Static Band - Saturday, Feb. 11 Webb & Davidson - Sunday, Feb. 12 SKIPPERS DOCKSIDE Bobbe Brown - Friday, Feb. 3 Lee Sharp - Saturday, Feb. 4 Scotty Meyer - Sunday, Feb. 5 Lee Sharp - Monday, Feb. 6 Bob Bonnen - Tuesday, Feb. 7 Ronnie Molyneaux - Wednesday, Feb. 8 Scott Youngburg - Thursday, Feb. 9 Bobb Brown Friday, Feb. 10 Lee Sharp - Saturday, Feb. 11 BAYSIDE GRILLE Luke Sommer Glenn Band - Friday, Feb. 3 Steve Venini Bayside Band - Saturday, Feb. 4 The Outer Band - Sunday, Feb. 5 Dave Bowman - Monday, Feb. 6 JW Jones - Tuesday, Feb. 7 JW Jones - Wednesday, Feb. 8 Steve Venini Band - Thursday, Feb. 9 Luke Sommer Glenn Band - Friday, Feb. 10 SNOOKS The Freddie’s - Mondays Ashba - Tuesdays Bobbe Brown - Wednesdays Scotty Meyers - Thursdays Yishka - Fridays The Freddie’s - Saturdays The Sweetwater Band / Yishka - Sundays
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Upper Keys AARP PRESENTS: Attorney, Richard Warner Guest Speaker (back again by popular demand) Thursday, February 9th, 2017 from 2pm – 4pm Key Largo Civic Club – MM 100, Oceanside
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Wills, Trusts & Estates Easier Than Ever FREE - Public Invited Presentation will feature estate planning basics in simple terms, including possible Washington plans to repeal the federal estate, gift and GST Taxes. Update on all necessary legal documents Richard E. Warner, PA graduated magna cum laude from the University of Miami Law School and has practiced law in Marathon since 1979. The Key Largo Civic Club is at MM 100 Oceanside Across the street from the Lions Club, behind Capitol Bank
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aptist Health South Florida and Fishermen’s Community Hospital have signed an affiliation agreement. The merger is expected to be complete by June 30, 2017 and is subject to various contingencies and approvals. Both organizations have compatible not-for-profit cultures committed to quality and community benefit. “Baptist Health and Fishermen’s Community Hospital share a similar mission of providing high-quality, compassionate care to our communities,” said Brian E. Keeley, president and chief executive officer of Baptist Health South Florida. “This affiliation will help to complement the excellent care that Baptist Health already pro-
vides at Mariners Hospital in Tavernier, and will provide patients in the Florida Keys with expanded access to Baptist Health’s services and physicians across South Florida.” “We are excited to become a part of Baptist Health South Florida and to continue our work in providing exceptional care to our community,“ said Peter Chapman, chairman of the Fishermen’s Community Hospital Board of Trustees. “Baptist Health is known throughout the region for their excellence in patient care and their community-focused mission. We share their vision and look forward to working with our new partner for the benefit of our patients and employees.” The two organizations signed a letter of intent in November of 2016 and will continue working together on the affiliation.
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• Delinquent Local Business Tax reminders will be mailed out February 2017.
The state Department of Health is partnering with Bayshore Financial Services, PLC in a weight loss competition. Join the Upper Keys Biggest Loser Challenge, which runs from Feb. 24 to April 21. Prizes and money will be awarded by Bayshore Financial Services, PLC. Registration is $30 per person; all proceeds collected from this challenge will go to the top three male and female winners in separate categories. Call 305-854-7394 or email Hannah.Padgett@flhealth.gov to join.
• Pay your Real Estate Property Taxes in February and receive a 1% discount. • Reminder Mobile Homes expired on December 31st come in and renew to receivemyour BLUE 2017 year decal. • As of December 31st, 2016 the Current Tax Roll is 78% collected. The total revenue collected is $203,456,404.72 • The Monroe County Tax Collector’s Offices will be closed Monday, February 20, 2017 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
Key Largo Civic Club announces events The Key Largo Civic Club’s events are open to the public: • Monday: mahjong at noon, duplicate bridge at 1 p.m., pinochle at 5 p.m., trivia at 6:30 p.m. • Tuesday: exercise from 9 to 10 a.m., pinochle from noon to 4 p.m. • Wednesday: friendship social from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Thursday: exercise from 9 to 10 a.m., pinochle from noon to 4 p.m. on Feb. 2, Feb. 16 and Feb. 23; line dancing at 7 p.m. • Friday: exercise from 9 to 10 a.m., duplicate bridge at 1 p.m. on Feb. 3, Feb. 10 and Feb. 17, bingo at 6 p.m. The Key Largo Civic Club is located at 209 Ocean Bay Drive on the Oceanside. It is close to DJ's Diner & is diagonally across the street from the Lions Club.
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Holy Guacamole. Carson Bennett, left, and Amber Benjamin’s Guac will rock your socks. GABRIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly
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t was an evening in December, as Carson Bennett and Amber Benjamin were cutting up avocados, when an idea sparked. From Amber’s family history of healthy eating, and Carson’s love of snacks, the two decided to open a guacamole stand. Guaca-Go was born. “I’ve always come up with ideas, but this time we felt we were on to something,” said Bennett. “It’s difficult to find something to eat that is quick, easy, cheap and healthy. We felt this idea was a good middle ground.” The ingredients they choose for their guacamole are purchased from local farmer’s markets. After a bit of experimentation, the two decided on using ingredients not typically found in other traditional guacamoles. Some of their more unusual ingredients include serrano peppers, garlic, cabbage, orange bell peppers, coconut oil, and secret spices. After mashing the ingredients together, they put the fresh guacamole back into the original avocado skin, which doubles as a bowl. Served with a bag of fresh tortilla chips, the “guac” can go anywhere. “The fun part about our guacamole is that it really sells itself. People see others carrying it around and they’re definitely intrigued,” said Benjamin. “Before we knew it, we had folks showing up with Tupperware and buying 4 or 5 at once so they can eat it throughout the week,” said Bennett. Brad De Chantal, of Florida Bay Outfitters, had plenty to say about
his new favorite snack. “The fresh taste is fantastic, and you can modify it to suit your liking. The presentation is clever and it’s a healthy affordable option. It’s perfect after you’ve been on the water all day, and goes great with a beer,” said De Chantal. Half a skin goes for $6, while a whole is $10. If you’re wondering what Guaca-Go does with all the avocado pits they are left with, you’d be surprised to know that they have started growing their own avocado trees with the goal of self-sustainability. The budding entrepreneurs say they have always enjoyed challenge and being creative. While working as traveling tour guides, the two paired up, adapted to each other’s style, and guided 22 people around San Francisco. Since relocating to the Keys last October, their teamwork and creativity has only gotten stronger. Eventually, the two say they would like to franchise Guaca-Go. (It used to be called Guaca-Goie, like the banner pictured.) They are in the process of re-branding and hope to develop a system that is easy to market. “We want to partner with more local businesses as well,” said Bennett. Guaca-Go is located just outside of the Caribbean Club in Key Largo. Though currently at one location, Bennett and Benjamin would like to pop up at public events throughout the Keys, including private parties. They are slated to attend the annual Pigeon Key Art Festival in Marathon. Visit www.guaca-go.com for more details.
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Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar 139 Seaside Avenue, MM 94.5, Key Largo • (305) 852-5956 • www.SnappersKeyLargo.com SNAPPERS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT offers quality dining with a Florida Keys feel at moderate prices in a casual atmosphere. Both locals and visitors alike are treated to a truly enjoyable Keys experience when visiting Snappers. Open daily from 11am, Sunday Brunch 10am.
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Food and families At Key Largo School AVID night, middle schoolers mug for the camera as they chow down on hot dogs provided by Centennial Bank employee volunteers on hand to grill up food for the students and their families. AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, held this event to introduce families to the strategies they can use to help their students succeed in school. CONTRIBUTED
ALLABOUTFLORIDAKEYS.COM SAVE THE DATE Friday, Feb. 3 • Exercise from 9 to 10 a.m., duplicate bridge at 1 p.m., bingo at 6 p.m. Key Largo Civic Club. • “Mid-Life Crisis,” the musical, opening night at 7:30 p.m. at Murray Nelson Government Center, Key Largo.
Wednesday, Feb. 8 • Friendship social from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Key Largo Civic Club. • “The Calusa, Keys and Cuba Connection” seminar with speaker Theresa Schoner at Keys History and Discovery Center, Islamorada.
Feb. 4-5 • Pigeon Key Art Festival from 10 a.m. at Marathon Community Park.
Thursday, Feb. 9 • “Key Largo” movie shows at 2 p.m. at Florida Keys History and Discovery Center, MM 82. • AARP meeting at noon at Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Key Largo Civic Club, 209 Ocean Bay Drive.
Saturday, Feb. 4 • Breakfast ($6) from 8 to 10 a.m. at Key Largo Civic Club, 209 Ocean Bay Drive. • Autism awareness charity dinner at 5 p.m. at HGTV “Dream Home,” Islamorada. • Trolley Tours at 10 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. from Moose Lodge, Islamorada. Sunday, Feb. 5 • Sons and Daughters of Italy at 6:30 p.m. at Key Largo Civic Club, 209 Ocean Bay Drive. Monday, Feb. 6 • Mahjong at noon, duplicate bridge at 1 p.m., pinochle at 5 p.m., trivia at 6:30 p.m., Key Largo Civic Club. Tuesday, Feb. 7 • Exercise from 9 to 10 a.m., pinochle from noon to 4 p.m. Key Largo Civic Club.
Friday, Feb. 10 • Exercise from 9 to 10 a.m., duplicate bridge at 1 p.m., bingo at 6 p.m. Key Largo Civic Club. Saturday, Feb. 11 • Author Tim Dorsey, 4:30 p.m., Hooked on Books, 81909 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada Sunday, Feb. 12 • Valentine’s Day brunch to support United Way from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fiesta Key, MM 70. • United Way Valentine’s Jazz Brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lobster Crawl Bar and Grille, MM 70.
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sarts.com. Once the road show has ended, donors receive a randomly selected piece of the mosaic in the mail. Each work includes an artist statement providing insight into the origin of the work and the artist’s thoughts and inspiration. Proceeds from the Connections Project directly benefit Keys’ artists and arts organizations through arts council grants, including the Artists in Schools grants, the audience development grant known as ArtReach and Special Projects grants. More information is available from the Florida Keys Council of the Arts at 305.295.4369 or at www. keysarts.com. — Contributed TOUR SCHEDULE An opening reception is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the first day of each stop on the Connections Project tour. Exhibits are open during regular business hours of the Arts Council business partner’s locations. Here’s the rest of the schedule:
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marine wildlife artist Live art Auction at 11 am and 2 pm daily plus a giant Kid’s Mural to paint with Wyland!
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Food, Beer, Wine Kid’s Programs Educational activities
Islamorada: Feb. 24–March 8 Ocean Sotheby’s Gallery 81888 Overseas Highway Marathon: March 10–22 Shady Palm Gallery 2888 Overseas Highway Big Pine Key: March 24–April 5 Artists in Paradise Gallery Winn-Dixie Plaza
Family Friendly | Concessions | Lawn Seating | Artist Booths close @ 5 pm
Key West: April 6–17 Royal Furniture 3326 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Key West: April 18–May 12 Gato Building 1100 Simonton Street
Visitors check out the 2016 version of the Florida Keys Council of the Arts’ Connections Project road show featuring a 24-foot mosaic mural created by Keys artists and art lovers. RALPH DE PALMA/rwdepalma.com
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mosaic created by hundreds of artists and art lovers will begin a tour of the Keys next week. And after the tour, fans can own part of the massive work. The Florida Keys Council of the Arts is launching its fifth annual Connections Project road show with a grand opening reception at the Murray Nelson Government & Cultural Center in Key Largo on Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. featuring a vibrant 24-foot mosaic mural created by local artists and art lovers. The reception, with wine and hors d’oeuvres, is open to the public and sponsored by Royal Furniture. For the Connections Project, the arts council provides a 6-inch by 6-inch blank canvas to local professional artists and artistic residents, who then create a piece of art. “People of all abilities and skill levels are encouraged to participate,” said Florida Keys Arts Council Executive Director Elizabeth Young. “We offer workshops for non-artists, led by local artists. And, we’re privileged to have more than 300 professional Keys artists contributing a piece of art to Connections Project 2017.” Once the nearly 400 completed canvases are collected, the mosaic is assembled by volunteers and taken on the road from Key Largo to Key West, for six art receptions and exhibitions, for about two weeks at each stop. After connecting with the art, patrons can also collect art by making a $35 donation for one canvas or a $100 donation for three at any reception or online at www.key-
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A Key deer scampers away after being fitted with a radio collar. CHRISTINE OGURA/Contributed
Key deer on the radio
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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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Boy Scout Troop 914 members take a break from competition to pose. CHRIS WALTERSON/Contributed
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oy Scout Troop 914, chartered by San Pedro Catholic Church, recently traveled up to the Lincoln Marti camporee to compete alongside other Boy Scout, Girl Scout, Cub Scout, and Adventure Scout troops. The Upper Keys scouts won best all-around campers at the event. “The goal of the camporee is to get the various organizations together and see how they intermingle and what they teach each other during the competition,” said Troop 914 Scout Master Chris Walterson. More than 25 troops gathered at Carlos Arboleya Camping & Picnic Grounds in Miami for the “Scouts Go to the Movies” event. The competition had various facets, including flag designing and pioneering. Pioneering tests a scout’s ability to build rustic structures by using rope, poles and knots. It is one of scouting's oldest skills. With a little ingenuity, troop 914 built a 6-foot by 65-inch movie screen and lounging sling to enjoy the show. “The boys came together and showed that they were able to take something out of nothing, and then make it useful,” said Walterson. To join the Boy Scouts, contact Troop914@keysscouts.com for details. —Weekly Staff report
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WEEKLY INTERVIEW
HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com
DR. FRANK TRUE LANSDEN (LEFT) Dr. Frank True Lansden, who goes by Dr. True, loves the Keys. He and his wife Lisa just saw their fifth son off to college and now have expanded the practice from Marathon to Key West. Originally, Dr. True studied law, but followed his father’s footsteps into medicine at the age of 30. He studied at Tulane University (residency, plastic surgery), Medical University of South Carolina Residency (general surgery) and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Featured on “Good Morning America” twice and on an HBO documentary, Dr. True has helped call out illegal doctors, underground plastic surgery operations and has helped victims of poor cosmetic surgery. There is nothing false about True, a dedicated family man and surgeon. Helping people just happens to be the genuine outcome of his work. 1. Full Name? Dr. Frank True Lansden Jr. 2. Worst nickname? False. 3. Who’s your favorite TV or movie doctor? Alan Alda, Hawkeye from “M*A*S*H.” 4. What misconception do people have about plastic surgeons? They think we use plastic and we are all “boobs and butts.” Actually, it’s about working with the body from head to toe, cradle to grave — all types of problems, any age. 5. If not a doctor, then what dream job would you have? I was going to be a lawyer once, and a pilot, but now I would have to say a yacht broker; I love boats. 6. Finish this sentence: The world needs more … happy people. 7. What is something people don’t know about cosmetic surgery? Botox is one of the most widely used drugs in the world. There are so many different ways to use Botox for a variety of problems. 8. Favorite guilty pleasure? Bread pudding, any kind. 9. What procedure do you like doing? Facelifts: the change can be so dramatic and they don’t take long for results. 10. Your work philosophy? When I recreate something, I always think about form and function; the two go hand in hand. That’s how you make people happy.
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BEDSIDE MANNER 20 QUESTIONS WITH PLASTIC SURGEONS DR. JEFFREY WEINZWEIG AND DR. FRANK TRUE LANSDEN
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ike finding a four-leaf clover, it was good fortune for the Keys when Dr. Jeffrey Weinzweig and Dr. Frank True Lansden joined the staff at the Lower Keys Medical Center on the exact same day last February. Now Dr. Weinzweig and Dr. Lansden, both board certified plastic surgeons, are combining resources and working together to advance cosmetic surgery in the Keys. With lengthy resumes and years of experience, the doctors provide an invaluable resource for residents, whether it’s emergency reconstructive surgery or cosmetic procedures. For many, that means no more trips to Miami. But these doctors – who slip Greek and Latin into everyday conversation – aren’t just about Botox or facelifts. Dr. Weinzweig and Dr. Lansden provide an immense level of expertise with treating skin cancer, reconstructive breast cancer surgery, repairing mutilated hands, facial reconstruction, and more. They are on call at the Lower Keys Medical Center, as well as at their practices, to help residents of the Keys rebuild their bodies, from small feel-good procedures to life-changing reconstruction.
DR. JEFFREY WEINZWEIG (RIGHT) Dr. Jeffrey Weinzweig and his wife, Ashley, spent a weekend in the Keys and that was enough to move their family of three young boys to Key West. Dr. Weinzweig had paid his dues in the cold by receiving his medical degree from Columbia University, with a surgery residency in Chicago, plastic surgery residency at Brown University, on faculty at Brown, a fellowship in hand surgery at the University of Connecticut and a craniofacial surgery fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He has seven issued and pending patents in the fields of aesthetic surgery, craniofacial surgery and the management of migraine headaches. With more than 200 publications, five textbooks and a first novel on the way, it’s safe to say Dr. Weinzweig is passionate about his work. 1. Full Name: Dr. Jeffrey Weinzweig. (No middle name; Dr. Weinzweig’s father was a Polish immigrant who survived the Holocaust and reached New York City. Middle names were not a common practice.) 2. Worst nickname? At the moment, “Gimpy.” (Dr. Weinzweig was wearing a boot due to fracturing his foot by falling.) 3. What question do you hate to answer? “Will this hurt?” But I respond, “Not for me!” 4. Who’s your favorite TV or movie doctor? Howie Mandel, Dr. Wayne Fiscus on “St. Elsewhere.” 5. If not a doctor, then what dream job would you have? Architect, but really reconstructive surgery is similar. 6. Finish this sentence: The world needs more … competent surgeons. 7. Which TV, movie or super hero character is your alter ego? Clark Kent. 8. What is your nerdiest passion? I am writing my sixth textbook and developing software about facial tissue. I think that is nerdy enough. 9. Favorite guilty pleasure? Licorice. 10. Do you look at people’s faces off the clock? Yes, sometimes. But it’s when procedures aren’t done well. I can’t help but notice them. If a procedure is done well, then I shouldn’t notice it, right?
CSHS STUDENT OF THE WEEK
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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.”
JUAN GONZALEZ FRESHMAN What organizations and activities are you involved with at CSHS and why are they important to you? I’m involved in basketball and football at Coral Shores because sports are something I’ve done my whole life and love them. Who has been your biggest inspiration at CSHS and why? My biggest inspiration is Coach Bryant. He’s like a father figure to his players. What class do you think has best prepared you for life after high school and why? Math and science because I plan on being an engineer. Instagram or Snapchat? What’s your favorite filter? I barely use either. What are the biggest challenges facing the Keys? What would you do to meet these challenges? Invasive species. We need to find a way to relocate them. What are your plans after high school? I want to go to a four- year university. Do you think you will make the Keys your permanent home? Why or why not? Not really because there’s not much to do. Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me… About marine life.
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oral Shores’ soccer star, Keeley Catarineau, has signed an athletic scholarship to Greensboro College in North Carolina. Catarineau, who has a 4.446 weighted GPA, fielded offers from various schools before deciding on Greensboro. She’s pictured here, front center, with parents Missy and Joe Catarineau, Coach Pat Fazio, upper left, Athletic Director Rich Russell, Principal Blake Fry, and Assistant Principal Kristy Bedell. RICH RUSSELL/ Contributed
I’m looking forward to being able to continue to strive for excellence in the classroom and on the soccer field at Greensboro College. I’m very lucky to have found such a wonderful college to attend.” — Keeley Catarineau
BRIEFLY Pigeon Key Art Festival this weekend in Marathon
Seminar discusses Calusa-Keys-Cuba connection
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 sand artists will create the Island and Seven Mile Bridge from 15 tons of sand and the Beatlemaniax will perform an intimate concert at the Marathon park bandshell Saturday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Parking is free. Entry is $7 for both days, including the concert, and kids 12 and under are free. For more information, visit www.PigeonKeyArtFestival.com
The “Calusa-Keys-Cuba” connection is the subject of a seminar on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Keys History & Discovery Center, MM 82. Doors open at 5 p.m., presentation begins at 6 p.m. Archeologist and educator Theresa Schober has spent decades studying and researching the Calusa Indians who, as early as 1513, governed more than 50 towns, including those of the Keys, from their seat of power at Mound Key. Cost for nonDiscovery Center members is $25 and includes admission to the movie and museum as well as light appetizers. A cash bar will be available. Reservations are recommended and can be made at 305-922-2237 or info@keysdiscovery. com.
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Cowboy Hats and Western classics COMMUNITY BAND CONTINUES TO JAM
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he Keys Community Band held its third concert of the 2016-17 season on Jan. 28. The concert’s countrywestern theme brought out plenty of cowboys and cowgirls dressed in boots and hats. Led by conductor Hulber Gagliardini, the community band masterfully performed songs from eras throughout American history including “Camp town Capers,” “Homestead 1850,” and “Chattanooga Choo Choo.” Kathy Miller and Graham Garson, of the Key Players troupe, also performed songs from their upcoming production, “MidLife: the Crisis” musical. Opening night for the Key Players musical is set for Feb. 3 at the Murray Nelson Government Center. The community band’s next concert will be on Feb. 18 and is dubbed “Creature Feature.” Guests are encouraged to bring their dogs for the pet parade. —Weekly Staff report
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1. Barbara Boyer plays along on the alto-sax. 2. Longtime community band member, George Geisler, toots a mean trombone. 3.Brad Shank lays down the beat on percussion. 4. Graham Garson, left, and Kathy Miller of the Key Players sing a tune about the joys of joining AARP. 5. Kelly Steinmetz lets the kids pick the winner of the raffle. 6. Key Largo School’s Suzan Bazin distributes instruments to the crowd to play along. 7. The audience gazes on as the band performs classic American western songs. 8. Matthew Villas, on tuba, performs in his final show with the Keys Community Band.
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BRIEFLY hour. Reservations are recommended. Tickets, at $15 apiece, may be purchased on-site; children 6 and under are admitted free. MHT volunteers staff a tent at the tour’s start, providing details, selling tickets and also books, T-shirts and more. For more information or to make reservations, contact Barbara at 305393-0940. Celebrate Valentine’s with United Way brunch
Violet Louise Muir Sam and Erin Muir of Tavernier announce the birth of their daughter, Violet Louise Muir. Violet was born Dec. 29, 2016 at 1:09 am, weighing 6 pounds, 3 ounces and measuring 18 ½ inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Anne Dunn of Tavernier. Paternal grandparents are Cindy Muir of Tallahassee, Florida and Bob Muir of Corpus Christi, Texas. Greatgrandparents are Charles Pellicier and Brona Dunn, both also of Tavernier. As the great-great-greatgreat-granddaughter of Tavernier’s first settlers, Robert Albury and Amos Lowe, Violet is a seventh generation Conch.
BRIEFLY Diving museum shows movies The Florida Keys History and Discovery Center will be showing movies every Thursday through March 2. The weekly matinee features movies and documentaries made in, or about, the Keys. The films start at 2 p.m. Cost is $5 for nonmembers and free for members. For an extra $6, non-members can arrive early and tour the museum located at MM 82, on the property of the Islander Resort, a Guy Harvey Outpost. • Thursday, Feb. 9: “Key Largo” • Thursday, Feb. 16: “The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd” • Thursday, Feb. 23: “PT 109” • Thursday, March 2: “Wind Across the Everglades” Trolley Tours are on the calendar The Matecumbe Historical Trust will give “29 Points of Interest” historical trolley tours on the islands of Islamorada Saturday, Feb. 4, starting from the Islamorada Moose Lodge, MM 81.5. Tours begin at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and take approximately one
United Way of the Florida Keys will host a Valentine’s Day Jazz Brunch at the Lobster Crawl Bar and Grill on Sunday, Feb. 12. The brunch will be from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fiesta Key (MM 70) and features live music from a local jazz trio. Tickets are $65 per person or $25 per child and are available on the United Way website: www.keysunitedway.org. The brunch will include an endless champagne and a Bloody Mary Bar, cinnamon roll French toast, local hogfish Oscar, smoked salmon platter, scrambled eggs, and more. Proceeds of the brunch will benefit UWFK food, education, and safety net programs which helped provide food, education, safety net services for more than 25,000 people in the past year. Garden Club meets on Feb. 14 The Garden Club of the Upper Keys will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. at the Francis Tracy Garden Center, MM 94, bayside. The presenter will be Susan Casey who will speak about plant propagation and landscaping. She will bring her plant expertise from her Casey’s Corner Homestead Nursery. Bring a bag lunch. Visitors are always welcome. Call Kathy at 305519-0135 or email califkmac@comcast. net with questions or more information, or visit gardenclubupperkeys.org Cancer support group meets on Feb. 16 The Mariners Hospital and VNA/ Hospice of the Florida Keys Cancer Support Group will meet Thursday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m., in the hospital’s main conference room, MM 91.5. This group meets the third Thursday of every month and gives participants the opportunity to share their experiences and receive guidance and support. No reservations are required. For questions about the support group, call 305-434-1100.
THEME: SUPER BOWL ACROSS 1. Chewing noise 6. Unit of work or energy 9. Alternative to knit stitch 13. Flu symptom 14. “We will, we will rock ___” 15. The color of some old photos 16. Crème de la ____ 17. Pilot’s estimate 18. Often-missed humor 19. *Team that’s never been in Super Bowl 21. *Team with most appearances but no wins 23. Articulate 24. *Washington’s Super Bowl MVP, ____ Rypien 25. Protestant denom. 28. Uncontrollable anger 30. Lung pouch 35. a.k.a. The Islamic State 37. Tibetan monk 39. “Semper Fidelis” to U.S. Marines, e.g. 40. *Pittsburgh’s Super Bowl MVP, ____ Swann 41. Jerry Maguire, e.g. 43. “For” in Spanish 44. Reduce pressure 46. Those not in favor 47. Larger-than-life 48. Seabiscuit’s house 50. Big top 52. “Fat chance!” 53. “The Sun ____ Rises” 55. Horse poker 57. *Companies pay big for it on Super Bowl night 61. *One of 4 teams with no appearances 64. Sad face 65. Girls’ night out, in text 67. Shipping box 69. R2-D2, e.g. 70. Container for ashes 71. Remove location from IMap 72. Singles 73. Bird-to-be 74. Boris Godunov and Nicholas Romanov
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
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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
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KEY WEST KIA A Wellings Automotive Company 2826 North Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West, FL (305) 295-8646 www.KeyWestKia.com
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1963 Pontiac Grand Prix -almost entirely original parts and interior. Blue inside and out. Great condition. $9,500. For more details or more pictures, call 305-733-7901. Located in Marathon. Collector’s Edition, 1996 CORVETTE LT4, Convertible. 49 K Miles. Sebring Silver, Black/Black. Includes Shop, Body and Transmission Manuals. Call for Photos. Located in Marathon. $14,500 614- 40 0 - 6351
LEIGH ANN’S COFFEE HOUSE, , Full Time, LINE COOK and BARISTA. Apply in person 301 Sadowski Causeway, Key Colony Beach Ernest Rhodes Plumbing now hiring experienced plumbers & helpers. Must be reliable and have a great work ethic. Valid driver’s license required. Apply in person at 10700 5th Ave. Gulf, Marathon or email resume to: eerp@ bellsouth.net
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.
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
included (water, electric, cable, wifi. $1850 per month. Laundry in Unit and pool. Dockage avail., $100/month. Bonnie@American Caribbean 305-7437636 RENTED
Duplex For Sale in Marathon. 2BD/1BA each side. Excellent condition, long term tenants. $399,000 Financing available. Call 305-664-1286
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2016 Kia Forte $12,990
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KEY WEST KIA A Wellings Automotive Company 2826 North Roosevelt Blvd. Key West, FL (305) 295-8646 www.KeyWestKia.com
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2013 25 ft. Tolman Jumbo CC. Dry, stable ride, T-top, 16 rod holders, outriggers, anchor puller, 14 gallon portable live well, T-bag, life jackets, anchor w/ 165ft line, Lowrance Lms522, 2012 130HP Etech, w/ approx. 300 hours. 2012 double axel Sea Lion trailer, Ready to fish! $18,500 or Best reasonable. Call 802-734-0635. 2006 Caribe inflatable 11 ft. boat with fiberglass bottom. 20 hp Honda 4 stroke motor, electric start and tilt. Steering wheel, center controls and bench seat. $3500 - free trailer and boat cover with purchase. Located in Marathon - 609408-6023 SOLD IN
LESS THAN 1 WEEK! EMPLOYMENT
Driftwood Pizza & Subs is looking for General Managers and Drivers. Apply within.10 875 Overseas Highway, Marathon Looking for E xperienced Landscapers. Please call to apply (305) 395-8294 Willie or (305) 481-6189 Luis. Looking for experienced part time food runner, cashier, and line cook. Apply in person at Big Mouth rd Eatery 61 53 St., Marathon, between 2pm-3pm.
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
HIRED
FINISH CARPENTER Must have tools & transportation. Marathon - KCB area. Call 305-289-8331
HIRED
MARATHON - Fulltime Office Position - Diversified full time position Tue-Sat 9 to 5
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- 363 0 www.shipsusa.com
FOR RENT COMMERCIAL
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 113, Morris Avenue. 305-522-6598 FOR SALE RESIDENTIAL Affordable Keys Waterfront w/dock. Updated 1 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Mobile with New Florida Room. $28,900 + lot rent ($950). Located in Marathon. Call Chris 440-487-3751
Trailer for Sale in Galway Bay, 55+, 1BD/1BA, with twin beds. Away from the highway! Good parking, $9,500 Call (231) 6681 8 6 6
SOLD IN JUST 4 DAYS! HOBBIES / COLLECTIBLES
SELLING OLD NAUTICAL
items. Lanterns, 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
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.
wfnolan@earthlink.net.
Equal Housing Lender
EOE-M/F/V/D
Member FDIC
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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) 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
It's time to buy or sell in Paradise: Call me Today! Charly Farritor • (520) 271-5518 RE/MAX All Keys Real Estate, Marathon
LEARN HOW TO DANCE Ballroom & Latin Dance Private & Group Lessons First Lesson Free!
Theo & Ganine’s DANCE CENTER 305-766-3428 Gulfside Village #40
Gift Certificates Available
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Time to
Party!
DANCE OFF YOUR SATURDAY WITH DJ MIKI & COCKTAILS!
ANGLER & ALE FEST February 18th 10:00 PM till Late
— ANGLER & ALE fest Drink Specials — $3 Yuengling • $4 Bud light draft • $6 captain morgan drinks $6 smirnoff drinks • $10 pilar rum punch
— ANGLER & ALE fest LATE NIGHT MENU — point judith calamari $6 • crab Fries $4 • Dill Pickle Chips $6 • Kickin’ wings $7
305.209.9991 AnglerAndAle.com Must be 21 Years of Age To Attend. No Cover Charge. Specials Cannot Be Combined with Any Other Offer.