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25 days until the Marathon Seafood Festival.

Original band member Rick Richards, left, and bass player Bruce Smith will take the stage on Saturday, Feb. 18 when the Georgia Satellites play at Marathon Community Park’s amphitheater.

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In honor of the Coral Head Music Fest this weekend, the Weekly is taking a stroll down memory lane. We asked the educators and staff at Marathon High School to recall their favorite ’80s bands. The answers from these proper professionals offer a glimpse of their teenage fandoms.

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S

ince 2010, almost every single council person elected to two terms had a chance to serve as mayor, with the exception of former Councilman Richard Keating, under this unstructured arrangement. In 2016, when Councilman Dan Zieg, Steve Cook and John Bartus were elected, it was Councilwoman Michelle Coldiron who immediately nominated Zieg as mayor, seconded by Cook. The fast nomination — effectively guaranteeing at least a 3-2 vote for Zieg — shut out any others who would have tossed their hat in the ring.

This raised some eyebrows because, of the three elected to serve, Zieg received the fewest votes in the general election.

Because of the state’s Sunshine Law, the council persons are not allowed to talk about the vote with each other in private, in advance of the vote for mayor.

“This system leads to back-door lobbying. People send out surrogates. They offer illegal favors. It’s ridiculous,” said Councilman Mark Senmartin.

“You can’t say ‘please vote for me,’ because that is against the law.

You’re supposed to discuss who wants to be mayor at a public meeting, on the dais. But that’s not how it works in the real world,” said Cook.

Cook and Senmartin have proposed different solutions.

Senmartin’s is rather straightforward: put it on the ballot as a separate question, as a non-binding referendum. Only council members with at least two years of experience would be eligible. He said he prefers this method because it allows for public input, while still allowing council to make the final decision. At the meeting on Tuesday, when his solution seemed to be received without favor, he offered a compromise.

Fact No. 1: The City of Marathon operates on a “weak mayor, strong administration” government model. That means the title of mayor is mostly ceremonial.

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“At the very least, choose a mayor by lottery. That way, there’s no horsetrading back and forth,” Senmartin said.

Cook’s proposal is a little more convoluted.

“It goes by seniority. The vice mayor becomes the mayor and the mayor would then assume ‘fifth place’ in standings to become mayor again.

Then the other council members would enter the rotation, depending on when they were elected. If there’s a ‘tie’ — two council persons elected the same year — then it would go by electoral popularity. For example, Bartus received more votes than I did, so he would be mayor in 2018, then it would be my turn the year after.”

Zieg, Coldiron, Cook and Bartus voted to have staff draft a resolution outlining Cook’s proposal. Senmartin was the only dissenter. Bartus voiced his misgivings.

“I’ll vote yes at this stage, but I don’t know. If it’s not broke, don’t fix it,” Bartus said.

City attorney David Migut told the council its aim can be accomplished via resolution, with no need to change the city charter.

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In other news: • City Manager Chuck Lindsey updated the council about researching the feasibility of a community pool. Rather than form a committee that might be constrained by the Sunshine Law, he intends to solicit members of the community with “no bias” to go on “fact finding missions.” Lindsey said he would provide the council with regular updates and will have made significant progress by June.

• The Marathon City Council signed a resolution to send to Monroe County regarding Tourist Development Council funding.

Currently, Monroe County “brick and mortar” projects are funded 100 percent, while Keys municipalities are only refunded 50 percent of the project cost. The Marathon Council is asking the county to increase that refund to 75 percent, and also extend the same deal to nonprofits. The resolution also requests the county to rescind the cumbersome stipulation that nonprofits cannot receive TDC funds until the project is complete.

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Satellites landing SARA MATTHIS

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he Keys Weekly had the opportunity to interview two of the four members of the Georgia Satellites in advance of their arrival this weekend in Marathon.

Unfortunately, very little of it was suitable for print in a family newspaper, despite the raucously funny tone of the interview. Let’s put it this way — the band thinks the tour/music is incredibly important but not at all serious.

“I just go where they tell me. I show up at the airport and they tell me where I’m going,” laughed lead guitarist and lead vocalist Rick Richards. He’s an original member of the band that got its start in the ’80s. It wasn’t until 1986, though, that the band released its biggest hit — “Keep Your Hands to Yourself” — written by Dan Baird. (Only Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” kept it from the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100).

“Listen, we were an Atlanta bar band. We bastardized some country songs and put some rock in there. And we were also heavily influenced by the British Invasion. We didn’t cater to the trends or the demographics. And then all of a sudden we just had this song that people liked,” Richards said. “We had that hit song and we were just happy to be there.”

The band opened for the likes of Tom Petty, David Bowie, Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Seger and REO Speedwagon. “The caliber of the women and the caliber of the hotel were definitely upgraded,” he said.

The other hits on the self-titled album that propelled them to fame in 1986 were “Battleship Chains” (Terry Anderson) and “Every Picture Tells a Story” (Rod Stewart). In 1988 they recorded a version of “Hippy Hippy Shake” featured in the movie “Cocktail” starring Tom Cruise. Soon after, Baird left the band for a solo career and the musicians went into a bit of a hiatus before reforming in 1993. The current lineup features Richards, and newcomers Fred McNeal (vocals, rhythm guitar), Bruce Smith (bass) and Todd Johnston (drums). In all, the Georgia Satellites has four studio albums; the latest — “Shaken Not Stirred” — was released in 1997.

Don’t hand me no lines and keep your hands to yourself

When he isn’t playing with the Georgia Satellites, Richards told the Weekly, he’s a gynecologist. “He’s telling the truth,” said drummer Todd Johnston. “No, he’s not.”

In reality, Richards collaborates quite a bit with Guns n' Roses guitarist Izzy Stradlin in his band, Izzy Stradlin and the Ju Ju Hounds. They toured in the 1990s and have recorded seven albums. “We just finished something a couple of months ago.

It’s on iTunes or YouTube or some sh@! like that,” he said. (We’re guessing here — but in 2016, they performed together on the “Walk’N Song;” possibly that’s what he’s referring to.)

Richards promises the band will play a rockin’ set list. Yes, they will play all the favorites. Yes, they’ll play a couple of oddballs. (“I really like the Beatles’ ‘I Am the Walrus.’”)

SCHEDULE-ISH 11:30 a.m. — gates open 11:45 a.m. — Opening Ceremonies (American Legion Color Guard with special guest Bill Hoebee from the “Hoebee in the Afternoon Experiment”) Noon-12:45 p.m. — Shastina 1:15-2:15 p.m. — Fiddle Rock 3:15-4:30 p.m. — Georgia Satellites 5:15-6:15 p.m. — Above The Skyline 6:45-8:15 p.m. — Lazy Bonez 9-10:30 p.m. — Molly Hatchet

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Drummer Todd Johnston’s day gig is as an investor with a Silicon Valley startup that is investigating genetic testing for food supply. He also speaks Spanish and has two children (one planned, one not). “Playing music means I get to enjoy my life and not become a fuddy duddy.”

Bring a chair As with other events at Marathon Community Park’s amphitheater, the public is encouraged to bring some lawn chairs or a blanket. No coolers. Beer will be for sale at the event, and all proceeds benefit the projects of the local chapter of American Legion including scholarships, donations to charity, and Project Vet Relief.

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MARATHON WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 17, 2017 Friday, Feb. 17 • Horticulturist Kim Gabel at monthly meeting at 1 p.m. at Marathon Garden Club.

• Spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. at D.A.V., Marathon. $10, public welcome.

Saturday, Feb. 18 • Shrine Club Paper Drive from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at color of Publix and Walgreens and corner of Walgreens and Beall’s in Marathon.

• Palms in Paradise Estate Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Marathon. 305-743-7130 for more info.

• American Legion Riders of Marathon’s Coral Head Music Fest from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Marathon Community Park.

• Glen Caroline on second amendment issues at 12:30 at Havana Jack’s, Key Colony Beach.

Sunday, Feb. 19 • Bingo from 1 to 4 p.m. at Marathon Elks Lodge. Reoccurs weekly.

Monday, Feb. 20 • The USCG Marathon Flotilla Boating Skill & Seamanship Classes, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Marathon Power Squadron building, 52nd St.

Tuesday, Feb. 21 • Disease or Deficiency healing event at 6 p.m. at Food For Thought, Marathon.

Wendesday, Feb. 22 • Free Black History Month movie at 6 p.m. at Marathon library. This week: “Ruby Bridges.”

Thursday, Feb. 23 • John Bartus speaks at library friends group; meet the speaker at 1:30 p.m., presentation at 2 p.m. at St. Columba church, Marathon.

Friday, Feb. 24 • Story Slam: Any Theme Goes at 7:30 p.m. at Marathon Community Theater.

Feb. 25-26 • Gigantic Nautical Flea Market, Founders Park, Islamorada.

Saturday, Feb. 25 • USCG Auxiliary Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marathon Elks Lodge.

• Carolina Shag Dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Florida Keys Country Club, Marathon.

• Musician Rorey Carroll, 8 p.m., Coast, 6404 Front Street, Stock Island.

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Thank You Marathon Voted Best Happy Hour 8 Years in a Row

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Surprise! You’re getting married in the Keys!

Nadine Brown and Joshua Stumpf, who both served in Iraq and are still in the Army Reserves, have won the Stars & Stripes Dream Destination Getaway, a contest hosted by Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys and Brides Across America.

The couple was surprised with the news at a Pittsburgh Penguins hockey game on Valentine’s Day. The couple, from Indiana, Pennsylvania, were chosen for their compelling story that showcases their dedication to the country and the sacrifices they have made for their family. The getaway — valued at $30,000 — includes a complete wedding package at Hawks Cay Resort on Duck Key including wedding grown by Brides Across America and transportation provided by Visit Florida. CONTRIBUTED

BRIEFLY Marathon Garden Club House and Garden Tour

A public sea turtle release will take place Saturday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. at Founder’s Park Beach, Islamorada. Marilyn, a 160-pound sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle was rescued from Tavernier Creek in late December where she was found floating and unable to dive. She was emaciated and treated at the Turtle Hospital for an intestinal impaction and is now ready to return to her ocean home.

The Marathon Garden Club will host its annual House and Garden Tour on Saturday, March 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour will feature homes and gardens in the Marathon area. Tickets are $25 per person and may be purchased at 5270 Overseas Hwy, DK Beach Boutique in Key Colony, or the Marathon Visitor’s Center. Light refreshments will be available, and one-of-a-kind floral designs will be available for purchase.

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nited Way of the Florida Keys hosted its annual jazz brunch Sunday at Lobster Crawl Bar and Grill in Layton. The brunch supports United Way’s local efforts of community partnerships in education, food pantries, shelters, and more.

Live jazz music played throughout the afternoon with endless mimosas and Bloody Marys. The brunch was rounded out with hogfish Oscar in a lobster sauce.

—Weekly Staff Report

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KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly 1. Wendy Coffman wins a stay at Cheeca Lodge for Valentine’s Day and tons of other V-Day goodies at the brunch.

2. Islamorada Village Councilman and Lobster Crawl Owner Mike Forster with United Way’s CEO and President Kate Bauer-Jones, United Way Staff Member Ann Sandlin, and Lobster Crawl Bar and Grill Manager Rick Jamison.

3. C.J. and Loretta Geotis celebrate Valentine’s Day at the brunch. Loretta is a big supporter of United Way’s local efforts like its tax preparation help for lower income families.

4. Sweethearts Michelle (Marathon Vice Mayor) and Greg Coldiron enjoy an early afternoon of listening to jazz and supporting United Way.

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5. United Way Board Members Maria Jones, Jana Caylor and Nikki Dunn Cullen make up mimosas and Bloody Marys at the brunch.

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MHS STUDENT OF THE WEEK

MARATHON WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 17, 2017 The Marathon Weekly is proud to partner with Marathon 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 MHS for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Fin Pride.”

What organizations and activities are you involved with at MHS and why are they important to you?

I am a member of the National Honor Society, Mock Trial team, varsity volleyball team, the girls’ weightlifting team, and the tennis team. I believe balancing sports and intellectual activities is important for building morals in a well-rounded person.

Who has been your biggest inspiration at MHS and why?

Teacher Jessie Schubert has made the biggest impact on me as a young writer and as an athlete. He pushes me to finish strong.

JUNIOR

MILLY CRUZ

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

The English Honors class I took as a freshman taught me how to analyze what I read at a higher level. I believe this will be an essential tool for college.

Instagram or Snapchat? What’s your favorite filter?

Definitely Snap! I love the yellow butterfly filter.

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To our BUYERS and SELLERS. We hope you enjoy your new homes.

Lynn B. Lucas, P.A. - Represented the Seller of 124 Bimini Dr, Duck Key

Travis W. Bennett, DMD

102965 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

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Sandy M. Brito, DMD

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What are the biggest challenges facing the Keys? What would you do to meet these challenges?

Growing up in such a small town leaves you vulnerable to harsh criticism. I overcome this by trying to make the right decisions so I can be a role model to my younger siblings and family members.

What are your plans after high school?

I plan on attending University of Florida and then going to law school out of state. I hope to own a law firm one day.

Do you think you will make the Keys your permanent home? Why or why not?

I do not see myself here forever. It’s beautiful to come on vacation, but I envision myself in a big city.

Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me… the value and importance of surrounding yourself with those who encourage and support your growth and success.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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Week 2 The teams with the highest percentage of weight loss from Feb. 6-13 are listed below.

Going forward, the Weekly will list the teams that have lost the biggest percentage since the last weigh-in. That means that the leading teams may not be listed in the paper every week. The team with the highest percentage of weight loss will be revealed at the final awards party. The Weekly will also provide details about each weigh-in on its Facebook page, “Marathon Meltdown.” Join the group for updates about team successes, recipes, tips and other reminders.

Teams marked with an asterisk (*) had at least one member miss the previous weigh-in.

Although we still calculated the team’s percentage of weight loss, it was weight-loss achieved over two weeks.

I decided to join the Marathon Meltdown contest because I wanted to be held accountable as I work toward reaching my health goals while supporting my fellow community members in reaching their own.”

LAW OFFICES OF PATRICK STEVENS

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Kevin, K.C., Matt, Brent, Bryan

Devin, Mike, Ted, Irene, Zoraida (no pic)

-3.759%

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Patrick, Liz, Kate, Leslie, Rob

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tip At the weigh-in on Monday, Liz Kuck spoke about mindfulness. The Keys Strength and Conditioning co-owner talked about recognizing triggers that lead to unhealthy behaviors — such as a stressful phone call that results in digging into a colleague’s candy bowl. Mindfulness is about focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. To learn about beating the trigger-behavior-reward mechanism, visit www.ted.com and search for the talk by Judson Brewer.

RANKINGS 4. LYNN GOODWIN -2.464% Jeff, Bunny, Lisa, Lynn, Dave

9. MARATHON AVIATION -1.561% Tara, Jessie, Blair, Emily, Elizabeth

5. HERBIE’S B -2.125% Charlie, Whitney, Rodney, Wendy, Spook

10. ROYAL FURNITURE -1.473% Jeanette, Angela, Brett, Angela, Zulma

6. GONZALEZ LANDSCAPING -1.9217% Jody, Deb, Jessica, Toni, Katherine 7. HERBIES A -1.839% Grace, Heather, Shaina, Trayce, Gayzel 8. FLORIDA KEYS AC -1.689% Andy, Noah, Mahoney, Murph, Larry

11. BPW -1.311% Kristen, Bonnie, Rachel, Charlotte, Trish 12. ECO POOLS -1.215% Jose, Alejandro, Lorena, Eduardo, Paul 13. IBERIA BANK -1.188% Candice, Lisa, Bambi, Christina, Nicola

14. MARATHON COMMUNITY THEATRE -1.176% Kacey, Cindy, Robin, Robert, John 15. REMAX/ALL KEYS -1.1677% Jo Ann, Guy, Kody, Ben, Janet 16. FLOWERS BY J&J -1.124% Jose, Malinda, Jeanine, Danielle, Paul 17. MARATHON BOAT YARD & MARINE CENTER -0.927% Marie-Anne, Blair, Rosa, Amanda, Anne 18. CITY OF MARATHON - 0.35% Chuck, Steve, David, Sheila, Matt

­—Shaina Moreira

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Although it is President’s Day, there will still be a weigh in on Monday, Feb. 20 at Food For Thought between 4 and 6 p.m.

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JACKKNIFE SIT-UP Lie straight on an exercise mat and extend your arms straight back behind your head and fully extend your legs. Elevate your legs and arms and bend your waist at the same time and try to meet your arms and legs in a closed jackknife position.

Legs should be fully extended and positioned at about 30-45 degrees from the floor. Arms should be fully extended and upper body shouldn’t be touching the floor. Return to starting position and repeat until the target number of reps has been reached.

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Ingredients 1 zucchini, ends removed and sliced Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tomato, sliced or handful of cherry tomatoes 1/8 cup sliced red onion 1 cup kale, tough stems removed 2 slices white cheddar or chipotle gouda cheese 2 large gluten free tortillas 4 tablespoons hummus

INSTRUCTIONS Heat a skillet or grill to medium heat.

Remove the ends from the zucchini and slice length wise into strips. Toss sliced zucchini in olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place sliced zucchini directly on grill and let cook for 3 minutes, turn and cook for 2 more minutes. Set zucchini aside. Place the tortillas on grill for approximately one minute, or just until grill marks are visible and tortillas are pliable. Remove tortillas from grill and assemble wraps, 2 tablespoons of hummus, one slice of cheese, zucchini slices, 1/2 cup kale, onion and tomato slices. Wrap tightly and enjoy immediately.

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Music, mingling and nature Chamber, museum, bird center team up

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2. Marathon Deputy City Manager George Garrett helps serve wine and beer.

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3. Hannah, Mary, and Sue check out this little hawk at the event.

4. Marathon Chamber CEO Daniel Samess with Marathon Councilmember Steve Cook and The Art Studio owner Shelia Cook check out the property at Crane Point.

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rane Point Museum and Nature Center hosted the Marathon Chamber’s monthly after hours last Wednesday. Many came out to see the property and enjoy an evening of mingling. The Marathon Ale House catered the event and the Marathon Wild Bird Center brought up some of its resident birds for the event.

—Weekly Staff Report

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5. PMA Band from Louisville, Kentucky teams up with locals Paul Shimmel and Randy Barnett to donate their time and musical talents for the evening.

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SEC0ND ANNUAL FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL Saturday, Feb. 18, noon to 9 p.m.

East Martello, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd.

Food truck festival returns to Key West HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com

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ood, lots and lots of good food – easy, affordable, quick and delicious all in one place, at one time for one big foodie party. Yum. Key West Art & Historical Society’s “Music at Martello” program presents the second annual Key West

Food Truck Fest Saturday, Feb. 18 from noon to 9 p.m.

It’s the ultimate celebration of the American phenomenon, the glorious food truck. Crafty, culinary wizards will drive into East Martello to concoct tacos, BBQ, waffles, snow cones, and more for everyone’s taste-bud pleasure. Expect local favorites such as Key West Food

Living Compass Retreat Sat. Feb 18th 10am-3pm "Building Resilience as We Put Life in Our Years, and Years in Our Life."

Free and open to everyone! Call the office to register.

Come for dinner on Feb 17th at 5:30pm for an introduction to Living Compass www.livingcompass.org

St. Columba Men's Club hosts Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Delicious pancakes and real Vermont syrup!

Tue. Feb 28th at 6pm

We Have What You Are Looking For! All Are Welcome Every Sunday!

9am Traditional Service with Sunday School 11am Contemporary Service featuring our " Contemporary Band" Youth Group every Wednesday @ 5:30pm

WE OFFER A COMMUNITY OF PEACE, LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING.

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Truck Fest founder and co-producer Clint Steckly’s Triano’s Taco food truck, along with Leila’s Latin, Baby Cakes, Beach Bites, Jimmy SnoCone Republic, King Of Racks BBQ, and other local vendors. The Shipyard Brewing Co. will have its signature craft beer, Green Parrot Session Ale, and performers Miguel Perez, The Copper Tones, JSneeze, Capes & Apple Pipes, and Fish

out of Water will keep the party going into the night.

Plan on spending the afternoon or evening; bring picnic blankets and chairs, and settle in for some good eats. Along with the live music, enjoy a cash bar, a kid’s zone and free parking. Well behaved, cuddly, leashed dogs are welcome too.

Admission is $5 at the door or in advance at kwahs.org; proceeds will benefit the Key West Art & Historical Society. The Music at Martello Program is sponsored in part by Green Parrot Beer & Shipyard Brewing Company.

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KEYS SPORT

MARATHON WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 17, 2017

SIGN UP TO RUN Sombrero Beach Run is only three weekends away!

Free Admission, Free parking Old Fashioned Fun!

Food, drinks and music all day long. Shop the numerous vendors displays. Have something to eat & drink while sitting in the park listening to music.

Shriners’ Pancake Breakfast 8am Silent Auction Raffle Bake Sale Musicians 9am to close, featuring:

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arathon’s favorite community race is just around the corner. The 5k run/walk and 10k run takes place on Saturday, March 4.

The increasingly popular outdoor run/walk was conceived to help stamp out hunger. Proceeds from the event, co-sponsored by the Southernmost Runners Club, benefit Keys Area Interdenominational Resources (KAIR), a Marathon-based nonprofit organization that provides food pantry and emergency services to Keys families in need.

Each of the first 500 pre-registered participants will receive a custom logo T-shirt and fanny pack.

Race day attractions include music and beachside fun, refreshments, door prizes and a silent auction.

Auction fans can bid on Keys resort stays, memberships and admissions to Keys attractions, and a coveted single entry into the exclusive Seven Mile Bridge Run in April.

An awards ceremony on the beach follows Saturday's race with a barbecue, drinks and music. Overall male and female winners of the 10k and 5k runs and the 5k walk are to be recognized, as are first- and second-place male and female finishers in multiple age categories.

For More Info Go To KCBCA.org Turn Oceanside off U.S. 1 at MM 53.5 traffic light. Sponsored by the KCBCA, a Not For Profit organization

FREE FISHING SEMINARS LOCATED AT MARATHON BOAT YARD MARINE CENTER 2059 Overseas Highway – MM 48 (305) 743-6341 Thu, Feb 23rd at 6PM Topic: Fishing From The Reef To The Wall

Capt. Marlin Scott Fish Monster Sponsored by MBYMC - Your Full Service Yamaha Outboard Dealer Next Seminar:

Thur. Mar. 9th Capt. Buddy La Pointe Topic: Back Country, Flats & Tarpon Fishing

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The weekend workout begins Friday, March 3, with a kick-off party from 5 to 6:30 p.m. featuring food, drinks, music and entertainment.

The fun takes place at Sombrero Beach at the end of Sombrero Beach Road at MM 50. Runners and walkers can pick up registration packets there.

Walkers and runners also can register on-site at 7 a.m. Saturday.

The 10k run starts at 8 a.m. and the 5k run/walk begins at 9:15 a.m.

Pre-registration for the 15k Challenge, where runners compete in both the 10k and 5k and are eligible for awards in both categories, is $40 per person or $45 on race day. Students age 18 and under and U.S. military personnel can enter for $15.

For 10k and 5k participants, preregistration is $30 and race-day cost is $35. Students age 18 and under can enter for $10.

Cameron Moser crosses the finish line of the Sombrero Beach Run in 2016.

WEEKLY FILE PHOTO

Awards typically include resort stays, cash and Florida Keys eco-attractions and watersports experiences.

Sunday afternoon rounds out the family fun weekend with attractions such as cornhole two-person team competitions, music, food, beverages and more.

— Contributed

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n airplane that has shuttled passengers to Cuba, helped fight forest fires and had cameos in movies has touched down in Marathon.

The Experimental Aircraft Association’s immaculate 1929 Ford Tri-Motor will be in Marathon through Sunday, Feb. 19, as part of a national tour, offering an opportunity for passengers to experience flight aboard the world’s first mass-produced airliner.

The Tri-Motor, also called the “Tin Goose,” was first built by the Ford Motor Company in the late 1920s. EAA’s Ford Tri-Motor was constructed in 1929 and has served as a Cuban airliner, transported smoke jumpers and made a celebrity appearance in two major movies—1960’s “Family Jewels” starring Jerry Lewis and 2009’s “Public Enemies” starring Johnny Depp.

EAA’s Tri-Motor can carry up to nine passengers at a time, and every seat has a window. Passengers are encouraged to bring a camera. Tickets purchased in advance are $70 for adults; walk-up tickets are $75 and $50 for children 17 years old and under. Booking is available at http://FlytheFord. org, or at 800-843-3612.

The Experimental Aircraft Association, based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was founded in 1953. It hosts a major international air show every summer. The Marathon airport is home to the EAA’s Southernmost Chapter, which has a small museum; more information is at http://www.1241.eaachapter.org/ The Ford Tri-Motor, built in 1929, will be in Marathon through Sunday. EAA/Contributed

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2915 Patterson 1507 Grinnell Street 411 Louisa Street 1226 Von Phister 321 Peacon Lane

Garden 2017 Tours

Take a peek behind the garden gates of private homes in Key West. The Key West Garden Club hosts a tour of five beautiful, diverse gardens

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Theo and Ganine are offering free dance classes. On the first Friday of the month from 8 to 10 p.m. there will be a free ballroom and Latin dance party at Florida Keys Country Club and every Friday at 5 p.m. there will be free ballroom and Latin dance class for teenagers at Theo and Ganine's Dance Center. For more information, visit keysdancecenter. com.

The monthly Marathon Garden Club meeting will take place on Friday, Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. at the 5270 Overseas Hwy. Kim Gabel, environmental horticulture agent from the University of Florida Extension Service, will discuss strategies to help become more environmentally friendly while creating beautiful gardens. Guests are always welcome. Call 305-743-4971 or visit marathongardenclub.org for more info.

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MIA’S BIG HEART AND BIG BIRTHDAY

Heart Month is personal to this family KRISTEN LIVENGOOD kristen@keysweekly.com

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hen you are sitting in the hospital with a sick child, it’s a level playing field,” said Wendy Wilson from the E Dock at Faro Blanco Marina on the family’s 32-foot Bayliner. “It doesn’t matter what your social level is, or what kind of car you drive.

It’s kind of like boating. We are all rooting for each other, all here to help each other out.”

Wendy, Bobby and their four dynamic daughters, Nina, AnnaMay, Ella, and Mia are on the “loop” – an almost yearlong trip from Ohio down the Mississippi, around Key West and back up the East Coast. And they are doing it with youngest daughter Mia, a happy, bright ball of sunshine who is battling a congenital heart defect.

Mia takes about 40 medicines a day. The chatty preschooler loves to draw and paint, talk on the phone and take selfies. She wants to know your name, who you’re married to, what everyone’s job is, and if she can wear your sun-

glasses and watch. She can’t swallow food, so she’s hooked up to a feeding machine almost 24-7. But, that doesn’t keep her from swimming in the pool with her sisters, or riding on the fly bridge with her dad out to Sombrero Reef.

Mia was born flat-lined on Feb. 19, six years ago. Doctors prepared Wendy and Bobby to expect five hours, then five days, and now she’s about to celebrate her sixth birthday. Her sister, Nina, was in middle school at the time and remembers the kids at school worrying about what kind of shoes they were wearing. “It all just seemed so minuscule when a little baby is fighting for her life,” she said.

The next five years were spent in basic quarantine for little Mia, with three open heart surgeries, and issues

with her eyes, ears, stomach, and even a broken leg. Bobby and Wendy always said they wanted to do the loop when they retired, after watching friends complete the journey in the pre-social media days via emails and dial-up AOL. Those same friends sold them their boat, and with zero big-boat experience, they packed up the family, and all of Mia’s medicine, and got underway.

One hundred eighty-three days later, they found themselves in Marathon. “We have to stay in marinas and close by medical care, just in case,” said Wendy, pointing out the converted shower where they store all of Mia’s medicine. “We also need a real shower.”

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Station, the Turtle Hospital and the girls’ favorite, Aquarium Encounters. Mia’s favorite was the stingrays; she likened them to dogs. AnnaMay’s was the sea slug in the touch tank, and Ella loved the angelfish. The girls are looking forward to seeing the Butterfly Conservatory in Key West, if Bobby can find a spot at The Galleon to dock.

While in port, family in Ohio send Mia’s medical supplies down via FedEx and there is constant communication with her doctors via a wifi hotspot, the same hotspot Bobby uses to work as an electronic processor. And, there are harbor hosts – complete strangers – who accept packages for them, or give them rides to the grocery store. “The deliveries aren’t little either. It’s usually like eight huge boxes that fill the entire cabin,” said Wendy. “We are waiting on Mia’s heart meds today. It’s a little nerve-wracking.”

But, while one daughter paints her toenails on the dock, and two are paddleboarding and kayaking in the harbor, and little Mia catches rides on the golf cart with her new friend Celina, Bobby and Wendy said they wouldn’t have it any other way. “It’s great to be together as a family,” they said. “We had to do this now; we don’t know when we’d get another chance.”

To follow the family, Mia is on a Facebook group at “Mias Big Heart,” and the family’s loop adventures can be found at “Wilsons on the Water.” They plan on being finished with the loop by mid-June, when Mia has to be back home for more tests and surgeries. Since February is Heart Month, the family wants to raise awareness for future research.

“If we can do something now that will help someone 20 years from now in our same shoes, then we have to,” said Wendy. “If someone five years before Mia hadn’t tried something new, we may not have her here with us today.”

MIA’S BIG BIRTHDAY PARTY The Faro Blanco crew has come to love Mia and her family. They are throwing Mia a birthday party, and the family a bon voyage party on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. in the Captain’s Room at Lighthouse Grill, and then probably moving poolside, since Mia loves the pool. *Remember Mia has a very susceptible immune system, so please don’t bring unnecessary germs.

To our BUYERS and SELLERS. We hope you enjoy your new homes.

Teresa Yeider- Represented the Buyers of 130 Nassau St, Duck Key

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Listed & Sold By: Keith Allen

1. Mia holds up the handicap placard that needs to be renewed. Her mom said when she first saw the 2017 renewal date, she never thought she’d see the day she’d have to renew it.

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Good stuff from every genre’

Chiles connects with local musicians SUSANNE EAST-BROOKE

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experimenting with different styles – for a while, the blues, then counhastina Chiles is a local musician try, some pop and now “just the mostly made in Key West. Her good stuff from every genre.” In father is from Bermuda and she her current sets she's been coverwas born there. Her mother is ing Dolly Parton, Miranda Lambert, from California and so she spent several years there, too, before her family settled John Prine, Zac Brown Band, and in the Keys in 2009 when she was 9 years Gnarls Barkley and also throws in old. Shastina has been playing music for one of her eight originals. on Saturday, Feb. 18, she'll be as long as she can remember, starting opening the Coral Head Music Fest with drums and recorder and picking up trumpet and piano along the way, but she at the Marathon Amphitheater.

For more info on her music and especially liked singing. schedule go to When Big Pine Academy offered On Saturday, Feb. 18, Shast- her website at guitar classes, she ina will open the Coral Head shastina.buzz.

For others went for it at age Music Fest at the Marastarting out in 11. She showed up thon Amphitheater. For the Key West every day, hot blue more info on her music and music scene, "Daisy Rock" guitar schedule go to her website Shastina's in hand, and pracat shastina.buzz. advice is to start ticed diligently. One small and just of the people she is get your face out there, and that it most thankful for in her musical journey takes a lot of hard work to prove is her first guitar teacher, and fellow loyourself and make connections. cal musician, Ray West. She was lucky enough to study with Ray for three years She has been fortunate to connect with other musicians like CW Colt, before heading off to high school at Key Freebo, and Topher James.

West Academy.

Shastina aspires to take her During high school Shastina started doing open mic nights at Looe Key. From music on the road. Her main goal is to travel and eventually start there she made connections with other playing larger stages. She also has musicians who invited her to play with them. Then some local business owners her sights set on releasing a CD of recognized her talents and by age 15 she original music, including an original she co-wrote with Freebo called "I was gigging regularly around Key West.

Musically speaking, Shastina is always Want It Now.” www.keysweekly.com

I don't sing country music because I'm not capable of singing other kinds of music; I sing it because I think it's the most beautiful kind of music there is.

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LIBATION

LIVE MUSIC BARNACLE BARNEY’S Emily Springsteen – Friday, Feb. 17 Joe Mama - Saturday, Feb. 18 Mike Hammond - Sunday, Feb. 19 Chris Case - Monday, Feb. 20 Michael J. - Thursday, Feb. 23 SUNSET GRILLE & RAW BAR The Reach – Friday, Feb. 17 and Saturday, Feb. 18 DJ Jared Pool Party – Sunday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m.

Chris Case Duo – Sunday, Feb. 19 Brian Roberts – Monday, Feb. 20 Paul Ferretti – Tuesday, Feb. 21 Tim Dee & Jim Hill – Wednesday, Feb. 22 Wyatt Hurtz – Thursday, Feb. 23

Ray makes a lemon drop martini at Harbor View Cafe and Bar at Florida Keys Country Club. KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly

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wo years ago, Ray sailed in to Marathon from Texas with his wife, and fell in love with everything Marathon offered. “We were going to keep going but decided to stick around for a little,” he said.

His drink of choice: a lemon drop martini, made with Grey Goose vodka. “I shake it until there are little ice shards in it,” he said, after mulling fresh lemon with sugar to add to the drink.

Ray said the martini goes great with the fresh catch, hogfish. “Fried, blackened or grilled, you can’t go wrong with it,” he said.

His favorite part about working at Harbor View Cafe and Bar is the people. “I have a lot in common with the customers,” he said. “I like playing golf.”

He gets out on the greens about once a week, and bartends about four days a week. “It leaves me a day for fishing, a day to play golf, and a day to do whatever my wife wants.”

Harbor View Cafe and Bar is located inside Florida Keys Country Club on Sombrero Road. It’s open to the public for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, and only for lunch on Sundays and Mondays.

SPARKY’S LANDING Karen Weber & Funkin’ Conchs - Friday, Feb. 17 Roger Jokela – Saturday, Feb. 18 Roger Jokela - Tuesday, Feb. 21 The Stone Crabs - Wednesday, Feb. 22 John Bartus - Thursday, Feb. 23 CASTAWAY WATERFRONT Corey & Ty - Friday, Feb. 17 Aaron Austin - Saturday, Feb. 18 Glenn Harmon – Wednesday, Feb. 22 Billy Who - Thursday, Feb. 23 OVERSEAS PUB & GRILL In Pursuit – Friday, Feb. 17 Kenny Fairbrother Duo - Saturday, Feb. 18 Zack Shaffer – Sunday, Feb. 19 Singer Jen – Monday, Feb. 20 Maasai – Tuesday, Feb. 21 Adrianne – Wednesday, Feb. 22 Brian Lee – Thursday, Feb. 23 HURRICANE GRILLE Lady A – Friday, Feb. 17 Fiddle Rock & Coral Fest After Party Saturday, Feb. 18 Mike V. on the deck – Sunday, Feb. 19 Fiddle Rock – Every Monday Open Mic w/ Tony Napoli – Every Wednesday Dan Sullivan - Thursday, Feb. 23 MARATHON ALE HOUSE DJ Dekade - Saturday, Feb. 18 Ale House Jam - Sunday, Feb. 19 KEY COLONY INN John Bartus – Saturday nights PORKY’S BAYSIDE Tim Dee - Friday through Sunday Tony Napoli - Mondays Joe Mama - Tuesdays and Wednesdays Marc Davis - Thursdays BURDINES Joe Mamma - Every Friday

To our BUYERS and SELLERS. We hope you enjoy your new homes.

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domino tournament at Southernmost House in Key West this past Saturday night raised money for scholarships in memory of the late Manny Madruga. The Sunset Rotary and friends of Madruga hope to make it an annual event. Thirty-two teams competed in the double elimination tournament poolside, with Jonathan Crane and Darren Mills taking home the overall win, playing for team Key West Weekly. —Weekly Staff Report

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3. First and second place winners are Darren Mills, left, Catherine Vogel, Jonathan Crane, and Emily Griffin. First, second and third places brought home thousands in donated gift cards, and more.

4. The intense last game comes down to one winning tile at Southernmost House.

KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly 1. Randy and Amber Acevedo join Holly and Donnie Elomina. Holly organized the event in memory of her friend Manny Madruga, who always wanted a domino tournament fundraiser.

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2. Thirty-two teams compete in the double elimination tournament poolside, including Madruga’s friends from up the Keys, Mary Stella, Michelle Coldiron, Amy and Patrick Heavilin, Sarah Cizmas and Doug Mayer, and Lynn Goodwin.

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5. Thirty-two teams come out to support the event.

6. Mindy McKenzie keeps score on the brackets.

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Words of wisdom for the aging Getting older isn’t for sissies

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y good friend Mac from the U.K. commiserates with me often about getting older and its effects on this vehicle we use to get around on this plane — our bodies. As time goes by, our bodies betray us a little more each day. Mac began one of his recent emails to me with this quote: “As I was lying around, pondering the problems of the world, I realized that at my age I don’t really give a rat’s ass anymore.” What follows are some spot-on observations with which I’m JOHN sure many of us can relate. If you’re too young, cut BARTUS out and save this column for a decade or three. It will make a lot more sense! is a City Council - If walking is good for your health, the postman member and a former Mayor of would be immortal. the City of Mara- A whale swims all day, only eats fish, drinks thon. John is also water, but is still fat. a musician who - A rabbit runs and hops and only lives 15 years, performs around while a tortoise doesn’t run and does mostly nothing, town at various establishments. yet it lives for 150 years. And you tell me to exercise??

I don’t think so.

- Just grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked, the good fortune to remember the ones I do, and the eyesight to tell the difference.

Now that I’m older here’s what I’ve discovered: 1. I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it.

2. My wild oats are mostly enjoyed with prunes and all-bran.

3. I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart.

4. Funny, I don’t remember being absent-minded.

5. Funny, I don’t remember being absent-minded.

6. If all is not lost, then where the heck is it?

7. It was a whole lot easier to get older than it is to get wiser.

8. Some days, you’re the top dog; some days, you’re the tree.

9. I wish the buck really did stop here; I sure could use a few of them.

10. Kids in the back seat cause accidents.

11. Accidents in the back seat cause kids.

12. It’s hard to make a comeback when you haven’t been anywhere.

13. The world only beats a path to your door when you’re in the bathroom.

14. If God wanted me to touch my toes, he’d have put them on my knees.

15. When I’m finally holding all the right cards, everyone wants to play chess.

16. It’s not hard to meet expenses; they’re everywhere.

17. The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth.

18. These days, I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafter; I go somewhere to get something, and then wonder what I’m here after.

19. Funny, I don’t remember being absent-minded.

••••• Thank you to everyone who came out and was a part of my 33rd Anniversary Concert at Sunset Park in Key Colony Beach last week. It was an amazing turnout, and performing for that many music fans in a beautiful tropical setting is something I’ll remember for a long time.

Don’t forget that each Sunday in season, the Key Colony Beach Community Association hosts a different act Sunday afternoons at Sunset Park — find out more at www.kcbca.org. And thank you again!

••••• John Bartus performs Wednesdays at Tarpon Creek at the Holiday Inn Express, Thursdays at Sparky’s Landing, Friday at the Florida Keys Country Club, Saturday at the Key Colony Inn, and Sunday at the Lighthouse Grill at Hyatt Place Faro Blanco. www.johnbartus.com

THEME: US PRESIDENTS ACROSS 1. Sometimes greener on the other side 6. Moray ____ 9. United ____ Emirates 13. Piled up a debt 14. Cross country foot gear 15. Tequila source 16. UV light absorber 17. *Fala to F. D. Roosevelt 18. Andrea Bocelli, e.g.

19. *He also went by name Jack 21. *One of 4 to die of natural causes while in office 23. Hostile 24. Sub station?

25. Opposite of hence 28. With minimal sound distortion 30. *President submits one to Congress 35. River obstruction, pl.

37. Cyrano’s distinctive feature 39. Covered with fungus 40. Wet nurse 41. Better then good 43. Christmas Day in France 44. Short skirts 46. Small European freshwater fish 47. Hefty volume 48. Whine 50. Jerk in Yiddish 52. Ides mo.

53. “For Pete’s ____!”

55. Hawaiian dish 57. *First Baby Boomer to become President 61. *Andrew or Lyndon 65. Don McLean: “Drove my chevy to the ____” 66. Spermatozoa counterpart 68. Cuckoo 69. Nautical cease 70. Collagen target 71. Mulled wine 72. Refuses to 73. *____ Harvey Oswald, JFK assassin 74. Without deductions

DOWN 1. Get the meaning of something 2. Level to the ground 3. At another time, to Romeo or Juliet 4. Saddam Hussein’s Islam 5. *Delivered at inauguration 6. Sports award 7. Augment 8. Like a ballerina 9. Wine quality 10. Hindu princess 11. Shakespeare’s hometown river 12. Mountain in Germany 15. Nero’s court 20. Faulkner’s “As I Lay ____” 22. Priest’s robe 24. Polio, e.g.

25. *Presidential father or son 26. Gavroche, e.g.

27. Muscat resident 29. *He pardoned Nixon 31. Negative contraction 32. Low light 33. a.k.a. dropsy 34. *”Tippecanoe and ____ Too” 36. Convict’s weapon 38. Per person 42. Pace of music 45. Six lines in a sonnet 49. ____-tzu 51. “____ and aahing” 54. *Grassy ____ of JFK assassination 56. Like most intimate circle of friends 57. Raven’s foot 58. Left to a Russian 59. Director Reitman 60. It empties when kids move out 61. Humorous anecdote 62. Kind of palm 63. Cross to bear 64. Nessie’s Loch 67. Contend

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Cars - Vans - Trucks - RVs. Running or Not. CASH 305-332-0483E

EMPLOYMENT Marathon Lutheran School Early Childhood Center now hiring. Part time teachers and aides needed to work with children ages 5 and under. Send resume to ma rathon l uthe ran@ gmail.com Driftwood Pizza & Subs is looking for General Managers and Drivers.

Apply within.10875 Overseas Highway, Marathon Looking for E x p e r i e n c e d Landscapers. Please call to apply (305) 395-8294 Willie or (305) 481-6189 Luis.

NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah’s is now hiring for AFTERNOON & EVENING shifts.

Please Apply In Person. 8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon 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.

NOW Seeking RN’s, SLP’s, PT’s, CNA’s, LPN’s, AND OTR’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.

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 Looking for i n d e p e n d e n t w o r k e r . M u s t have vehicle Great pay and training included. Call 305304-7995 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

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. 321-784-5982 or 3 21 - 3 0 2 - 3 6 3 0 www.shipsusa.com

FOR RENT COMMERCIAL

FOR RENT-COMM.

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

Royal Furniture, Call Ryan 305-481-1791.

FOR SALE RESIDENTIAL Duplex For Sale in Marathon.

2BD/1BA each side. Excellent condition, long term tenants. $399,000 Financing available.

Call 305-664-1286 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 440-4873751

SOLD IN LESS THAN 3 WEEKS

Trailer for Sale in Galway Bay, 55+, 1BD/1BA, with twin beds. Away from the highway! Good parking, $9,500 Call (231) 668-1866 SOLD IN JUST 4 DAYS!

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 305-7434578

LEGAL NOTICES I N THE CIRCUIT COURT

FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 17-CP-04-M Middle Keys IN RE: ESTATE OF GEORGE HENRY WRIGHT, JR., Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of George Henry Wright, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was January 1, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

The administration of the estate of Jeannine Collin Lequerme aka Janine Collin aka Janine Collin Lequerme, deceased, whose date of death was March 18, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

clothes and household goods: #1 Charlotte Phipps #2 Derek Alderman #3 George Anthanasopoulos #4 James Ronald Fender Bushwacker #5 Logan Howe

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: February 17, 2017.

Personal Representative: George H. Wright III 30 Maple Lane Elkton, Maryland 21921 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway Marathon, FLORIDA 33050 Telephone: (305) 7436022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@ rewarnerlaw.com

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: February 10, 2017.

Personal Representative: Maryse Hill 31531 Avenue G Big Pine Key, Florida 33043 Attorney for Personal Representative:

Publish: February 17 & February 24, 2017

RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway Marathon, FLORIDA 33050 Telephone: (305) 7436022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@ rewarnerlaw.com

The Weekly Newspapers

Publish: February 10 and February 17, 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 17-CP-04-K Lower Keys IN RE: ESTATE OF JEANNINE COLLIN LEQUERME AKA JANINE COLLIN AKA JANINE COLLIN LEQUERME Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The Weekly Newspapers Notice of Public Sale Oceanside Storage, 600 107th Street, Ocean, Marathon, Florida 33050, will sell or otherwise dispose of the contents of the following units to satisfy delinquent storage liens.

The following units contain furniture,

Auction will occur at 12:00PM on Saturday, March 11th at Oceanside Storage, 600 107th Street, Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050.

The terms of the sale will be cash only.

Oceanside Storage reserves the right to refuse any bids.

Names and Last Known Addresses as Follows: Charlotte Phipps, Marathon, Florida 33050 Derek Alderman, Tavernier, Florida 33070 George Anthanasopoulos, Marathon, Florida 33050 James Ronald Fender Bushwacker, Marathon, Florida 33050 Logan Howe, Marathon, Florida 33050 Publish: February 17 & 24, 2017 The Weekly Newspapers

MOVING SALES TommyBahama dining room set, table with two extensions, six chairs & buffet. $1000.00.

Tommy Bahama desk, chair and bookcase, $50 0.0 0.Tommy Bahama Anwar, with shutter doors 7 feet tall $600.00. British Colonial style, all pieces in beautiful condition.

Solid oak bedroom set, king bed, night stand, long dresser, Anwar $300.00, GE smooth top electric stove, self-clean $200.00.

M a y ta gWa s h e r and Admiral Dryer $50.00 each. Amana ref r i g e ra to r,wa te r and ice on double door,$200.00, Black leather power reclining chair, almost new, $200.00, Brown leather reclining chair $50.00, assorted pictures& decorator accent pieces, assorted outdoor furniture very reasonably priced!

Moving, selling contents of house, all offers considered...2002 Saab 93 convertible, grey, 90,000 miles, new tires, $1,200. Please call 305393-6967

YARD SALES SAT, FEB 18, YARD SALE, 8 AM, 334 E. Seaview Drive, Duck Key.Lots of nice household items, outboard motor, clothes, nice shoes,kitchen misc., Must Check it Out!

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center - Program Director The Domestic Abuse Shelter (DAS), a crisis center for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, has an opening for a full-time Program Director. Candidates need to be willing to work a varied schedule that could include nights, weekends, and rotating holidays to ensure coverage of the 24-hour emergency shelter facilities. Responsibilities include the day to day supervision and management of DAS residential facilities and outreach programs.

The Program Director possesses at minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree and two years of experience providing direct services for survivors of domestic violence, or high school/equivalency and four years providing direct services for survivors of domestic violence. Two years of successful supervisory experience in a domestic violence and/or sexual assault agency is required. The candidate will have knowledge of the root causes of violence against women and oppressed groups, proven experience training staff, and excellent organizational skills. Those who identify as survivors of violence or abuse are encouraged to apply.

This position is based in Monroe County in the Florida Keys. To apply, please send required: Cover letter, resume, salary requirements and three references to DASjobs@fcadv.org.

Domestic Abuse Shelter is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse populations to apply. If accommodation is needed in order to participate in the application process, please email us at DASjobs@fcadv.org

WANTED FULL TIME FIRE Extinguisher & System Tech.

No experience required. On the job training. Safe Driver, Class E. Self-motivated, able to work alone, mechanical skills a plus.

Email resume to: monroecountyfireequipment@ gmail.com

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

is now hiring for Afternoon & Evening Shifts.

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Full & Part Time Positions.

Apply in Person.

Grassy Key Outpost 58152 Overseas Hwy.

UNIQUE! AND A MUST SEE… Large 2b,r semi-furnished houseboat for rent, central A/C, long term only. 6 month minimum. MM103.3 Overseas, KL, great access to Adams Cut and Penne Kamp Park.

No pets, no smoking, $1500/month + utilities, background and credit check required, call Dan 305-905-6867 .

HIRING Administrative Assistant (Entry Level) Assistant Branch Operations Manager Assistant BSA Officer Branch Manager Consumer Loan Manager Customer Service Rep. Digital Banking Lead Teller Loan Servicing Assistant Manager Marketing Coordinator Part-Time Teller Portfolio Analyst Teller VP/Regulatory Compliance/BSA Officer 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.

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 Diesel Mechanics 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

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

We Buy Gold Locally!

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn 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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FAAST MOBILE SERVICE Specializing in Personal Watercraft & Jet Boat Repair – over 20 years

• Serving Ocean Reef to Key West since 1976

305-289-1150

Glenn Faast, Owner

www.saltservice.net 2992 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 Showroom MM 48.5

305 481-9106 / faastg@aol.com Licensed #29240-101686 Commercial / Residential

SALT SERVICE, INC.

Florida Solar Contractor CVC 56734

MARCH HARE MARINE SERVICES

New Swimming Pools

CERTIFIED MARINE SURVEYS

Fiberglass and Concrete Remodeling and Plastering

MASTER MARINE SURVEYOR SERVING ALL THE KEYS

office: cell: e-mail:

CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE TODAY.

305-743-3368 305-240-4487 mhms@juno.com CAPTAIN DAVID A. FOLEY

Lic# CPC1457751

305-849-8063 • Marathon, FL

LICENSED CFC1427241

10700 5TH AVENUE GULF P. O. BOX 500995 MARATHON, FLORIDA KEYS 33050

Richard Chafe Electrical LLC Master Electrician State Certified Lic# EC13005780

Now Hiring

Waitstaff, Food Runners & Hosts 305-849-1795 Marathon rchafe0@gmail.com Do It Right The First Time!

Great Opportunity to work year round!

Please apply in person daily at 3pm.

Sparky's Landing! (305) 684-9799

LIFE ON THE LINE BAIT DELIVERY SERVICE

LIVE

FRESH

FROZEN

PILCHARDS - PINFISH - CRABS BALLYHOO - HOMEMADE CHUM & MORE ISLAMORADA TO KEY WEST CALL FOR PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

BUSINESS: (305) 998-4854

CELL: (813) 480-4137

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let’s do business - (305) 743-0844

s ’ a n a D AIR CONDITIONING Lic # CAC 1818326

VACATION RENTALS 305-390-2315 WWW.KEYSRENTALSONLINE.COM

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL www.danasairconditioning.com

Ice Machines • Pool Heaters • Service Agreements Phone: (305)289-9498 Fax: (305)743-8810

Spalling Repairs

Lic. #CGC 1515665 #CFC 1428730

Concrete Restoration Concrete Butterfly Steps New Construction Floors/Tile Docks

Specializing in Concrete Restoration

(305) 735-4042

WWW.ROYAL-CREST.COM

“SHUT YOUR WINDOWS, SHUT YOUR DOORS, YOU AIN’T GONNA BE HOT NO MORE”

Brenda Symonds 10055 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 Your Florida Keys Realtor

Cell 305-394-7882 brendasymonds1@gmail.com Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

Great Prices, Good Service, Good People Joel & Bonnie Cadbury Licensed & Insured Lic # CAC056987

Call the Experts!

305-289-1748

2735 OVERSEAS HWY MARATHON, FL 33050

CONDO AND HOA MANAGEMENT Are you looking for a CAM manager?

Big or small, full or part time, we will do it with a can-do attitude

OTSProperties.com RANDY CURRELLY 305-304-9373 | randal.currelly@gmail.com

Barbara Sanchez Home & Offices Expertly Cleaned Fast Dependable Service “We Clean Your Place, Like it Was Our Place”

Featured Partner

Call Debbie or Lani at 305 743 7575 ** Don’t miss out on our Princess Cruise Sale ** Email us at stw@seatheworldtravel.com Business hours: MON-TUE-THU-FRI 9am to 4pm Appointments by request.

Excellent References Upon Request

305-766-0819 305-924-0179

Nails by Ivis

Licensed & Insured Contractor # CACO53827

ARTIC TEMP, INC. Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Residential, Commercial & Marine Ice Machine - Sales - Service Phone: (305) 743-5288

Fax: (305) 743-6887

Manicures • Pedicures Acrylics • Gelish • Facials • Waxing

5177 Overseas Highway Live The Keys Like a Local To buy or rent call Kim Portner at 305-916-8668 Luxury Properties Are My Specialty

(Between Office Depot & Main Post Office)

Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-1631

www.marathonhairandnailsalon.com

Specializing in Color and Highlights Haircuts Keratin Treatments 5177 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 (Between Office Depot and Main Post Office)

305-289-1631 www.marathonhairandnailsalon.com

Julie Tong (305) 922-2033 5190 Overseas Hwy Marathon, FL 33050

Julie@casacasadesignstudio.com www.casacasadesignstudio.com

POSH ISLAND GIFTS & HOME DECOR

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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

10055 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 305-481-5156 (Direct) www.KeysIslandSales.com Brenda@KeysIslandSales.com

Selling The Florida Keys...

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

Floor & Wall Tiles Porcelain/Planks Marble Carpets Quartz & Granite Countertops

We Do Installations!

Licensed & Insured

FREE ESTIMATES U.S.1 & 109th St, Marathon (Across from Beall’s Outlet)

289-3019

Lic#SP-3562

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!

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Theo & Ganine’s DANCE CENTER 305-766-3428 Gulfside Village #40

Gift Certificates Available

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Marathon: 305-743-7636 Ramrod Key: 305-735-4962 www.Acresales.com

PRICE REDUCTION!

PANORAMIC WATER VIEWS

6th floor unit at beautiful Bonefish Towers. Panoramic views of the Harbor and Ocean. Bonefish amenities include, tennis courts, heated pool, fishing pier, large exercise room, rec room with pool table and lg screen TV, small beach area and tiki hut.

THIS IS THE ONE...

KATHRYN RUMMERY ● 305-731-9579

Beautiful new updated kitchen, remodeled baths, new roof, new A/C, covered carport. Large pool w/ decking all around. Great dockage w/ electric hook up for any size boat. Upstairs deck overlooking the wide canal. Large master bedroom w/ wonderful lounge area for reading & relaxing.

2314 Sombrero Blvd, Marathon 3/2 • 2,293 SF • $997,500 • MLS#571149 KATHRYN RUMMERY • 305-731-9579

PRICE REDUCTION!

PRICE REDUCTION!

2000 Coco Plum Dr. #605, Marathon 513 SF ● $242,000 ● MLS#570824

MOVE IN READY

This stilted single family home is situated in desirable Crane Hammock neighborhood on a tropically landscaped lot with outdoor kitchen and fully fenced. Updated kitchen, new A/C and tons of storage space with additional shed storage.

430 52nd Street, Marathon 2/2 ● 960 SF ● $385,000 ● MLS#572840 JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Take control of your life, health and your career. This well established health food store serving the Middle Keys is strongly supported in the community & offers a unique mix of health food items, supplements, books, care products as well as a full service organic lunch cafe. Call today for full information & start living YOUR life.

5800 Overseas Hwy #23, Marathon 1,895 SF • $250,000 • MLS# 568690 JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902

PERFECT RENTAL INVESTMENT CONDO & BIG BOAT DOCKAGE If location in real estate is everything, Nicely maintained and furnished 2 bedyou have it here: Key Colony Beach, room 2 bath condo with great deep water short walk to the Cabana Beach Club, dockage on a 200 ft. wide canal. Pool, and end-of-the-canal views combined tennis court, boat storage and boat ramp. with split level floor plans, 2 Bedrooms, Covered parking outside the screened in 3 baths, dockage, screened porch, patio. Ground level so no stairs to climb. balcony and covered parking. Vacation Dockage is only $250 a year and if you rental ready! vacation rent the property your renters can use the dockage as well.

330 East Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach 129600 Overseas Hwy #412, Marathon 2/3 ● 1,340 SF ● $516,000 ● MLS#570214 2/2.1 ● 1,352 SF ● $539,000 ● MLS#572563 LYNN LUCAS • 305-393-0559 LYNN LUCAS • 305-393-0559 JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902

SLICE OF PERFECTION

Great house close to Sombrero Beach, and just 2 miles from Marathon’s Sombrero Golf Course. Beautiful 75 ft. dock with 20k lb. boat lift. Separate upstairs, bedroom, bath, and kitchen with peekaboo ocean views. Beautiful grounds with fountains, ponds, and landscaping.

90 Sombrero Beach Road, Marathon 3/3 • 1,884 SF • $885,000 • MLS# 572312 KATHRYN RUMMERY • 305-731-9579

MULTI-USE WATERFRONT

Multi-use commercial/residential property on Shelter Bay. Deep water dockage with 11 slips, each will accommodate up to 50ft boat. House in great condition, stilted, 1456 SF with plenty of storage. 28,900 SF of land with 11,761 SF of bay bottom.

108 Avenue A, Marathom 3/2• 1,456SF • $2.390 M • MLS# 574153 CRSTINIA MALAFY • 305-775-9909

VACANT LOT ON SOMBRERO

Beautiful canal front property in the desirable neighborhood of Sombrero Beach. 100' concrete seawall already in place saving you the time & money it takes to get a dock permit. Active building permit in place. Permit fees have been paid in the amount of $6,471.00 a huge savings to the new buyer. Plans on file for a modular but owner also has CBS plans.

425 Sombrero Beach Road, Marathon 9,994 SF ● $745,000 ● MLS#573813 KIM RABITO-SHOW ● 305-304-8591

CORAL LAGOON TOWNHOME

Kim Rabito-Show 305-304-8591 Kim@acresales.com

MARATHON COUNTRY CLUB EAST

Investors, this unit did 70k+ per year in rentals in 2015 & 2016! Coral Lagoon is a waterfront complex w/full service marina that sits next to Vaca Cut w/access to the Ocean or Gulf in seconds yet your boat slip is located in a protected waterway. The townhouse is beautifully decorated & being sold furnished.

Gorgeous condo that overlooks Sombrero Golf Course is now on the market!

Beautiful cherry cabinets w/ granite counter tops. Tiled walk in shower, large master \w/ mirrored closets, handy storage room, balcony for Sunday morning coffee.

The complex is located in the heart of Marathon.

123900 Overseas Hwy #13, Marathon 3/2.1 ● 1,360 SF ● $685,000 ● MLS#573822 KIM RABITO-SHOW ● 305-304-8591

11 Sombrero Blvd #15E, Marathon 1/1 ● 689 SF ● $225,000 ● MLS#573772 KIM RABITO-SHOW ● 305-304-8591