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Today’s Friends, Tomorrow’s Neighbors

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SALES 305-289-0621 RENTALS 305-743-6226 220 Sadowski Causeway, Key Colony Beach www.keysproperties.com

11338 6th Avenue Ocean, Marathon Adorable Conch Cottage with a great Ocean View from your front porch located in the Little Venice neighborhood. New impact resistant windows, upgraded electrical service, remodeled kitchen including Corian counters and an island and new tile throughout.

MLS 572721 $349,900 Please call Lynn Goodwin at 305-923-9487 for additional information

231 3rd St, Key Colony Adorable 1 bedroom 1 bath half-duplex that is move-in ready. Fantastic fenced in tropical back yard for the perfect outdoor entertaining area. French doors lead out to the private backyard from the bedroom for you to enjoy the spectacular waterfall. This half duplex is just a short walk to dining, shopping, golf and parks. MLS 572942 $409,500 Please call Lynny Thompson at 305-395-0268 for additional information

27 7th St, Key Colony Great Place to relax and/or play. This 2Bed/2Bath 1/2 duplex is located close to the Beach, Shops & Restaurants. Dock your 50' boat in this big boat slip, on a 200' wide canal. The home is furnished, just bring your clothes & toothbrush & start living the Keys Life. MLS 573321 $469,900 Please call Tobe Creed at 305-731-3938 for additional information

511 8th St, Key Colony This comfortable elevated half-duplex is located across the street from the Key Colony Beach Par 3 golf course and tennis courts. There is a step down wooden dock out back that offers a total of 37 feet of dockage. There is electric, water, lights, and a fish cleaning table out by the dock.

Currently in our Vacation Rental Program with rental history. MLS 572914 $475,000 Please call Lynn Goodwin at 305-923-9487 for additional information

201 E Ocean Dr 307, Key Colony Beautiful, top floor, direct Ocean front, 2 bedroom 2 bath unit. Open water views from the living room and master bedroom.

Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Plenty of storage. Fabulous white sandy beach, large pool, lighted fishing pier, shuffle board and tennis courts. MLS 574148 $495,000 Please call Lynn Goodwin at 305-923-9487 for additional information

6 Sadowski, Key Colony Completely renovated and well maintained, beautiful 2 bedroom 2 bath half-duplex with screened porch overlooking open water views of Bonefish Bay. Tile floors, granite counters, hardwood cabinets, plantation shutters, impact windows & doors are all great features of this home. MLS 573148 $515,000 Please call Lynn Goodwin at 305-923-9487 for additional information

280 11th St, Key Colony This East facing 3 bedroom 3 bath half duplex has 1,367 Sq. ft. of living space.

This property has not been rented and is very clean and well-maintained. Nice brick paver driveway with a very spacious patio in the back. Some owner financing possible!!! MLS 573980 $639,000 Please call Roy Haase at 305-766-0902 for additional information

501 3rd St, Key Colony Beautiful, 2 bedroom 2 bath stilted half-duplex. Located very near OPEN END of canal with very short & easy access to the ocean. This property has 1,336 Sq. Ft. of living space. CBS Structure with Covered Parking for 3+ cars.

Rental License in place!! MLS 573848 $625,000 Please call Roy Haase at 305-766-0902 for additional information

65700 Overseas Hwy, E-8, Long Key Very spacious 3 bedroom 3 1/2 bath condo with spectacular view of the white sandy beach. This is a first floor corner unit that has 2 bedroom and 2 1/2 baths downstairs and 1 bedroom 1 bath in the loft. MLS 574053 $649,000 Please call Lynny Thompson at 305-395-0268 for additional information

3988 Overseas Hwy, Marathon Great US 1 Exposure Mixed Use Zoning, for many types of businesses,3 offices 2 up & 1 down plus large retail area with bathroom. All offices wired with phone, fax, & cat 5 Cable. All concrete floors downstairs. 2 separate AC's one 2 Ton upstairs & one 2 1/2 Ton down. Storage over offices upstairs. MLS 572503 $750,000. Please call Clara Mayette at 305-395-2095 for additional information

930 W 75th St, Marathon Roomy 3 bedroom, 3 bath nicely appointed East facing single family home over canal. Hardwood kitchen cabinets and granite counters. Licensed and often used as a vacation rental. 75' on canal and plenty of room for a pool. Furniture is negotiable. MLS 570482 $779,000 Please call Lynn Goodwin at 305-923-9487 for additional information

1025 W Ocean Dr 3E, Key Colony SPECTACULAR Sunsets and Sunrises from this Ocean front Condo. Fabulous pool with Outdoor kitchen and bath for cookouts and entertaining. Every detail has been tended to, granite counter tops, custom cabinets, walk-in showers, open balcony, tile floors, impact windows with plantation shutters, impact doors and tons of storage space. MLS 573908 $800,000 Please call Lynn Goodwin at 305-923-9487 for additional information

LOCAL CHATTER

MARATHON WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 24, 2017 GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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A month removed from the transfer of power between two presidential administrations, there is a lot to talk about. Donald Trump’s presidency has brought about reforms in a lot of areas. Immigration policy, regulatory rules, foreign policy strategy and cabinet resignations − we’ve seen a lot in only a short time.

While some have welcomed the new changes, others have expressed concern. In the interest of healthy political debate, the Weekly asked locals…

How do you think the new President is doing?

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Gary Burden, president of Mr. G’s Cleaning said, “Only time will tell.”

“I don’t like him because of the way he talks and treats people,” said Lisdania Santana of Wendy’s. “I don’t like what he’s done with immigration. I understand part of what he’s doing but still think he’s overstepping.”

Yansi Fanco, also of Wendy’s said, “He’s doing a bad job. This is a country of immigrants. Now some immigrants are scared to send their kids to school and go to work because they’re afraid.”

G N I N I A R T G N I R P S A RT Y POOL & BEACH PAR DJ Jared Jams poolside from 1 pm and Bahama Boyz perform from 6-9 pm Come meet the Cruzan Girls for Special Treats!

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MARATHON WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 24, 2017

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Save the date. On Sunday, March 5, Key Colony Beach day will celebrate the city’s birthday — the day it incorporated as a city. The event features food, music, vendors, “barracuda races” (pictured) and the rubber ducky race.

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SAVE THE DATE Friday, Feb. 24 • Vietnam Veterans Association fish fry at 6 p.m. at DAV, Marathon.

• Free roller night from 7 to 9 p.m. at Marathon Community Park. Helmets required.

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

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Sunday, Feb. 26 • Keyette game day at 1 p.m. at Key Colony Beach City Hall.

• Bingo from 1 to 4 p.m. at Marathon Elks Lodge. Reoccurs weekly.

• Cashflow Club Investor’s Meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. at Wendy’s on Roosevelt, Key West.

Thursday, March 2 • Speaker USCG Chief of Response Commander Clint Prindle at 2 p.m. at St. Columba, Marathon.

• Howard Livingston and the Mile Marker 24 Band fundraising concert, Marathon Yacht Club, 6:30 p.m..

5101 O/S Hwy • Marathon (Behind Marathon Liquor & Deli and Marathon Community Theater)

Friday, March 3 • Lenten fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. at DAV, Marathon.

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• Free movie in the park “Titanic” at 7:30 p.m. at Marathon Community Park.

Tuesday, Feb. 28 • Fat Tuesday gumbo and beignet meal from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at DAV, Marathon. $5.

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

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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

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• Gigantic Nautical Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Founders Park, Islamorada

Shop for sofas, dining tables, lamps, beds, linens, home accessories & so much more!

Saturday, March 4 • Sombrero Beach Run at 8 a.m. from Sombrero Beach, Marathon.

• Marathon Garden Club Home and Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring Marathon homes.

• Bluegrass festival from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at Grimal Grove, Big Pine Key.

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Sunday, March 5 • Key Colony Beach Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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MARATHON WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Chef Jose Palomino Fresh Local Seafood • Florida Lobster & Great Steaks Our Famous Paella & Tapas for Two Full Bar – Fine Wines • Reasonable Prices in an Elegant Setting

5101 Overseas Highway • MM 50 – Marathon, FL Reservations Suggested • 305-743-7874

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Supermarket Prices on B o a r ’s H e a d M e a t & C h e e s e

FINE WINE SALE Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 1 lt

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Bacardi or Captain Morgan Spiced Rum

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COMING SOON

Crocs, moths, walks and talks

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full week of family-friendly, mostly free outdoor adventures and hands-on activities is just ahead, including a glimpse into a refuge that normally is closed to the public.

From Saturday, March 11 through Saturday, March 18, the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuge Complex and their Friends group FAVOR (Friends And Volunteers Of Refuges) host the second annual Outdoor Fest that encourages people to get outside in a wildlife-friendly manner while promoting the history and stewardship of the refuges.

Newest to the four Florida Keys Refuges is the remote Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge,

MARATHON WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Outdoor Fest spotlights what’s endangered & native in the Upper Keys

A team of scientists and volunteers kayak Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge in search of recently hatched crocodiles to capture, measure and release. CONTRIBUTED

a 37-year-old refuge at MM 106.3 on Card Sound Road off U.S. 1.

The events in the Upper Keys portion of the fest provide a rare glimpse into this refuge that is typically closed to the public due to the number of extremely endangered species that inhabit it and are sensitive to human impact.

The refuge’s name alone suggests one of them — the federally endangered American crocodile —attracted to the large dredged berms along the

canal banks of a former major housing complex project that ultimately “failed.” Kayak tours through the mangroves into Barnes Sound, tropical hardwood hammock nature walks, and an evening outdoor experience attracting Florida Keys moths and other cool insects with “Moth Man” citizen scientist David Fine are all safe and educational opportunities to possibly view this elusive, toothy creature and the many others that inhabit the area.

The fest includes everything from

educational nature walks, history talks, and get-your-hands dirty gardening workshops that educate on the importance of composting and replacing invasive exotic plants with natives.

“Some of the most troublesome invasive plants we have on the refuge include Brazilian pepper and Australian pine,” said Jeremy Dixon, Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge Manager. “They can out-compete native plants and the wildlife that depends on the native plants suffer.”

These events and the other Outdoor Fest events, which are offered throughout the four Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges, will provide participants with plenty of opportunities to enjoy these special public lands designated to protect and maintain the many natural habitats and creatures found in them.

For more information about the refuges, FAVOR, and the list of events, visit www.favorfloridakeys. org/outdoor-fest or contact Kristie Killam at 305.304.9625 or email Nancy or Jan at flkeysoutdoorfest@ gmail.com.

— Contributed

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2,200+ Sq. Ft. 2 BR/2 BA Home, On a 8,000+ Sq. Ft. Lot. Easy to make into a 5 Bedroom Home. Nice quiet neighborhood.

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WALK TO BEACH Beautiful NEW 1,740 sq. ft., 4 BR / 3 BA Concrete home near Sombrero Beach. Porcelain tile floors, Quartz countertops, Stainless appliances, Tankless water heater, Impact windows and doors, Metal roof and much more. $579,000 ML 573351

GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY 3 BR/ 2BA Mobile Home with Addition (1,200 sq. ft.) AND 2 Efficiencies. Fully Rented, Excellent Numbers. Call for data. $349,000 ML 572475

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GRASSY KEY Two Bedroom, Two Bath Stilt home in Private Setting. Laminate and Bamboo floors. Room for a Pool. Two Car Garage and Concrete Drive. $350,000 ML 573732

KEY COLONY BEACH Huge – 2,464 sq. ft. – ½ Duplex. 4 BR / 3 BA, Covered Paver Patio, Mini Office, Impact Glass Windows. Near tennis, golf, charter dock, restaurants. $549,000 ML 573862

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PUBLIC HEALTH

MARATHON WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 24, 2017

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’ve learned that it’s not that hard to give up junk food and eat healthy. And I’m having fun cooking flavorful food that is also healthy. ­—Patrick Stevens

REMAX/ALL KEYS

HERBIES A

Grace, Heather, Shaina, Trayce, Gayzel

Chuck, Steve, David, Sheila, Matt

-1.85%

-1.69%

-1.61%

Jo Ann, Guy, Kody, Ben, Janet (not pictured)

CITY OF MARATHON

THINK If you want to be healthier, surround yourself with healthy people. Sounds too simple, right? But study after study has shown that if you want to be more active, you should spend time with active people. Want to go for a walk?

Call that fit friend. Chances are she is already planning a route. Want to go for dinner? Spend time with the family member who is supportive of your journey to health.

RANKINGS 4. Flowers by J&J -1.42% Jose, Malinda, Jeanine, Danielle, Paul

9. Brutus -1.01% Devin, Mike, Ted, Irene, Zoraida

5. Marathon Community Theatre -1.37% Kacey, Cindy, Robin, Robert, John

10. Marathon Boat Yard & Marine Center -0.924% Marie-Anne, Blair, Rosa, Amanda, Anne

6. Florida Keys AC -1.35% Andy, Noah, Mahoney, Murph, Larry 7. Herbie’s B -1.27% Charlie, Whitney, Rodney, Wendy, Spook 8. Smith Automotive -1.03% Kevin, K.C., Matt, Brent, Bryan

14. Iberia Bank -0.751% Candice, Lisa, Bambi, Christina, Nicola 15. Eco Pools -0.705% Jose, Alejandro, Lorena, Eduardo, Paul

11. Royal Furniture -0.923% Jeanette, Angela, Brett, Angela, Zulma

16. Lynn Goodwin -0.592% Jeff, Bunny, Lisa, Lynn, Dave

12. Marathon Aviation -0.812% Tara, Jessie, Blair, Emily, Elizabeth

17. Gonzalez Landscaping -0.576% Jody, Deb, Jessica, Toni, Katherine

13. Law Offices of Patrick Stevens -0.806% Patrick, Liz, Kate, Leslie, Rob

18. BPW -0.481%* Kristen, Bonnie, Rachel, Charlotte, Trish

what you eat Festival season is upon us in the Keys. That means the delicious smell of hot dogs is wafting on the air. But a Ball Park, all beef hot dog with all the trimmings — bun, ketchup and mustard — packs a whopping 260 calories. Lace on your running shoes.

260 calories = 20 minutes running

PUBLIC HEALTH

MARATHON WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 24, 2017

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COURTNEY GALANTINO/twistoffateimagery.com

Goblet Squats Start by standing straight with legs shoulder-width apart. Balance a dumbbell on end and choose a comfortable weight. Lower yourself until the knees reach a 90-degree angle, while keeping your trunk and core tight, and head at a neutral and natural angle. Pick up the weight as if you’re holding a goblet and carefully press off the ground without bouncing from the previous movement. (Don’t lean forward; this is key to remaining injury-free.) Continue to move from a straight position to the 90-degree bend and don’t place the weight back on the ground.

— Liz Kuck, Keys Strength and Conditioning, keysstrength@gmail.com

Recipe

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Salt & Vinegar Zucchini Chips* Ingredients • 4 cups thinly sliced zucchini (about 2-3 medium) • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar • 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt Instructions • Use a mandolin or slice zucchini as thin as possible.

• In a small bowl whisk olive oil and vinegar together.

• Place zucchini in a large bowl and toss with oil and vinegar.

• Add zucchini in even layers to dehydrator then sprinkle with coarse sea

salt. Depending on how thin you sliced the zucchini and on your dehydrator the drying time will vary, anywhere from 8-14 hours.

• To make in the oven: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Lay zucchini evenly. Bake at 200 degrees F for 2-3 hours. Rotate half way during cooking time.

• Store chips in an airtight container. sugarfreemom.com *Serving size is a half cup and contains 40 calories (almost 4 grams of fat, 3 gams of carbs and 2 grams of sugar).

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The faces of the Marathon Seafood Festival

MARATHON WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 24, 2017

LOCALS ONLY 10

A) Lisi Cordova B) Eddie Cordova C) Danny Yeider D) Shirley Culmer & Karl Wagner E) Trudy Coppedge & Trich Worthington F) Richard Stiglitz & Tommy Coppedge G) Raymond Bruland H) Carol Stiglitz I) Tony Iarocci J) Billy Wagner

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n the eve of the 41st anniversary of the Marathon Seafood Festival, it’s time to take a look back at the fishermen and their families who have put their backs into making this festival successful. Often, local families take over a particular task — making the seafood dinners, creating the fish dip, or frying the conch fritters to perfection — and do it for years. The new generation is born into the job and takes it over as they come of age. Mix and match the photos and names from this batch of 1990s photos of the Marathon Seafood Festival from the collection of Marathon’s Bennett Orr. — Weekly Staff report

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2017 House Join us at the Marathon Garden Club: Purchase Tickets View Artwork Enjoy Light Refreshments AND…this year purchase beautiful floral arrangements created by our talented garden club members.

Take home a floral display to enhance your home!

5270 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL (MM 50, across from Publix Plaza) www.marathongardenclub.org

4-7PM

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Garden Tour

Tour 5 unique properties in Marathon and Key Colony Beach 10AM – 4PM $25 Per Person Purchase Tickets at the Marathon Garden Club, dk Beach Boutique, or Marathon Visitors Center, or call 305-743-4971

Saturday, March 4

This year’s tour includes:

gracious gardens lavish outdoor entertaining spaces beautiful homes and...

a unique opportunity to visit a private live-aboard community steeped in history,

never open to the public before!

Happy Hour!

4-7PM

Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials

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ON THE STAGE

MARATHON WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 24, 2017

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A happier version

‘Cabaret’ opens Thursday, March 9

and New York, as well as the 1972 film by the same name. With such a long stage life, the show has many variations.

SARA MATTHIS “I’ve seen ‘Cabaret’ many, many sara@keysweekly.com times,” Hart said. “I appreciate the versions that are dark and sexy … but “We’re ready.”

I don’t think our Marathon audience nn Hart is the director of would like it as much. So, I’ve comthe show set to open soon pletely flipped it. The dancers are havat Marathon Community ing fun at the Kit Kat Club, and the emTheatre. The cast and crew cee’s character is vaudeville-ian rather are so ready, as a matter of fact, that than evil. Even the politics are low key they are now engaged in transformin this version.” Hart warns audience ing the theater’s physical space. members to expect a completely new “We want the audience to abending; she calls it “startling.” sorb the atmosphere of the show,” Allison Sayer plays the part of Sally she said, adding that the theater Bowles, complete with British accent. seats on the two sides of the space “I knew I wanted this part,” said have been removed and replaced Sayer. “I get to be someone different with tables and chairs, lighted by and it’s fun. Plus I worked flickering candles. my tail off to get in the “We’re going to dim This show has best shape of my life.” the lights, and have adult situations Her favorite part of the foil curtains and ush— lots of sexual show is the “Don’t Tell ers dressed in period innuendo and Mama” number, which costume,” Hart said. lots of bare skin she performs with the “Cabaret” is set in — but nothing Kit Kat girls. “And Chance 1931 Berlin as the Naover the top.

Tyler is incredible. He’s zis are rising to power That said, probreally, really good and and describes the ably not the best fun to work with.” nightlife at the seedy Kit show for the kids.

Musical numbers Kat Klub. Young AmeriHart puts it this include “Cabaret,” “Mein can writer Cliff Bradway — “There’s Herr,” “Money Song,” shaw (Chance Ruder) lots of eye candy “Maybe This Time” and is in a relationship with for men and many more.

Cabaret won 32-year-old English women!” eight Tony Awards, the cabaret performer Sally movie version won eight Bowles (Allison Sayer).

Oscars and a 1998 revival won four A sub-plot involves the doomed Tonys and three Drama Desk Awards. romance between German boardPerformances run Thursdays, Fridays ing house owner Fräulein Schneiand Saturdays beginning March 9 der (Lesley Aaron of the Weekly) through April 8 and begin promptly at and her elderly suitor Herr Schultz 8 p.m. A Sunday matinee is scheduled (Jim “Boomer” Kelly), a Jewish fruit for March 26 at 3 p.m. Tickets are on vendor. Overseeing the action is the sale and can be purchased online at Master of Ceremonies (Devin Clarke) www.marathontheater.org, by phone at the Kit Kat Klub. at 305-743-0994, or at the box office at The 1966 Broadway production 5101 Overseas Highway in Marathon. became a hit, inspiring numerous subsequent productions in London

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Caribee’s 25th Annual In Water Boat Show Open House, Test Rides, and Special Pricing Saturday, March 4th, 9AM-4PM, MM 81.5 Bayside

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Located Bayside At 81500 Overseas Hwy. | Islamorada, FL 33036 | 305.664.3431 www.caribeeboats.com

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ENTERTAINMENT

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

And to Holly For Best Bartender

FAT TUESDAY PARTY

Feb. 28th – Food and Drink Specials Live Music by Christopher Dean Band

DAILY SPECIALS

Mon: Carolina BBQ • Tues: Jumbo Gumbo Bowls Wed: Wine Time - $15 Featured Bottles Thurs: Prime Rib Night • Fri & Sat: House Specials Sun: $10 Spaghetti and Meatballs

Voted Best Happy Hour 8 years in a Row 4pm -6pm, Daily 30¢ Shrimp or Wings

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Wed. The Stone Crabs • Thurs - John Bartus Fri. Karen Weber & The Funkin’ Conch Band Sat. Roger Jokela

305-289-7445 www.sparkyslanding.com

Located in the KCB Marina on Sadowski Causeway, MM53.5 Ocean

Howard Livingston and Mile Marker 24 bandmates Rick Cleaver and Tim McAlpine will play the annual concert on Thursday, March 2 at Marathon Yacht Club. CYNDY LIVINGSTON/Contributed

Howie plays yacht club CONCERT MONEY EQUALS SCHOLARSHIPS, SAILING PROGRAMS KRISTEN LIVENGOOD

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oward Livingston is known for “Living on Key West Time,” but on Thursday, March 2, he will be living on Marathon time. In the annual fundraising concert, Livingston will play acoustics with bandmates Rick Cleaver and Tim Alpine of the Mile Marker 24 Band at Marathon Yacht Club.

“Marathon is a great city,” said Livingston. “The folks at the yacht club are so wonderful and so generous.”

In the past two concerts, the yacht club has raised almost $50,000 for Howard’s charity of choice, KOA Care Camps for children battling cancer. This year, the concert will raise funds for local youth — scholarships money and the summer sailing camps the Marathon Yacht Club hosts.

“When we started the Marathon Yacht Club Educational Foundation, we wanted to do something for kids here in the Keys,” said Jann Mellman, who is passionate about teaching local youth the ways of the water. The foundation started in 2013, and has since given $20,000 in scholarships to Marathon High School graduates and adults seeking money for marine related education.

“We really want to increase the number of kids who participate in the summer sailing program,” Mellman said. “We are looking to add a meal program into this summer’s camp.

Marathon Yacht Club has already said they would donate three-day’s worth of food for the kids. We are hoping we can find someone else who can donate food on Mondays and Tues-

days when the club is closed.”

Mellman added that Livingston has been so gracious over the years and that the event is open to the public.

“We really need the public to come out and support this,” she said. The educational foundation is a separate 501(c) (3) organization from the club, and she has high hopes that the community will continue to support such a worthy cause.

Tickets are $85 and include the music of Livingston and his bandmates, as well as a silent auction, and food. There will be a cash bar. Doors open at 6 p.m. with Livingston playing from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.mycef.education/.

BRIEFLY Learn the Carolina Shag at country club Learn the smooth, sexy form of dancing on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Florida Keys Country Club, Marathon. The free dance lesson is taught by Vesta Denning and Jerry Hardy, who have more than 30 years of combined dance experience. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. A $5 donation is requested to help cover the facility charge. For more information, email glassgirl43@gmail. com.

SEEN AROUND TOWN

MARATHON WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Coral Head Music Fest makes some noise

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he Marathon Community Park was transformed into concert grounds for thousands of Southern Rock fans this past Saturday. The Georgia Satellites and Molly Hatchet were the big draws, but there were plenty of fine performances

by Above the Skyline, Shastina and Fiddle Rock. Lazy Bonez, an ’80s rock tribute band, played all the favorites.

—Weekly Staff report

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MATT PRISE/Contributed 1. The Georgia Satellites’ Bruce Smith brings the heat in the afternoon.

2. Marathon’s Color Guard opens the ceremonies at the day-long concert.

3. Molly Hatchet drummer Shawn Beamer plays with ferocity.

4. As darkness falls, the crowd swarms closer to the stage to hear headliners Molly Hatchet.

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5. Rick Richards, left, rocks out at Marathon Community Park during the Coral Head Music Festival. He’s an original member of the Georgia Satellites.

6. The Keys’ very own Shastina plays the acoustic guitar with skill.

7. These revelers jump to their feet for a particularly good song.

8. One festival goer rushes toward the stage.

9. Vocalist Peach Martine of Above the Skyline, a Homestead band, leads the group in a combination of covers and originals.

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THIS WEEKEND

MARATHON WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Thousands are expected for the Gigantic Nautical Flea Market in Islamorada.

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.

St. Columba Episcopal Church 451 West 52nd St, Marathon Fl 305 743-6412 • www.stcolumbamarathon.org

Lounge & Liquor

The Tradition Continues!

Lunch Specials

Monday-Friday 11am-2pm Friday & Saturday

What Happens At the monkey stays at the monkey

Rich Storm

Happy Hour

Mondays

7 Days 4pm-8pm

Freddie Bye

Package Store

Tuesday & Thursday

Open 7 Days

Freddie, Scott & Rich

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Bargain hunt is on Gigantic Nautical Flea Market raises funds for Rotary scholarships

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he signature fundraiser of the Upper Keys Rotary Club is the Gigantic Nautical Flea Market held at Founders Park in Islamorada, set for Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 25-26. About 300 volunteers oversee the event that hosts thousands of visitors searching more than 220 vendor booths for deals on boats, nautical gear, fishing equipment, scuba stuff and even home décor.

The event sprawls all over Founders Park, with the main gate at the fire station on U.S.1 at MM 87. The food and drink is down by the beach and the booths are packed cheek-byjowl along the lanes and on the lawn.

“At the Rotary food booth you’ll find hamburgers, chicken, hot dogs, and other food at affordable prices,” said Rotarian Frank Derfler. “At the Gigantic Nautical Flea Market you get low ‘boat show’ prices on boats and marine gear, but don’t pay the high ‘boat show’ prices to eat and drink.

This is a family event that you’ll find affordably enjoyable.”

The event has raised more than $250 million in direct scholarship aid that has benefitted over 170 local graduating students and current college students. Rotarians from the other Keys clubs provide significant volunteer help to make this event a “gigantic” success.

“The Rotary Club Scholarship awards result from the effort of hundreds of people in the community who work the annual Gigantic Nautical Flea Market,” said Derfler. “The planning cycle ends when we award the scholarships, then we get planning again for the following year.”

—Weekly Staff report

• DATES: The event runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26. It’s held at Founder’s Park in Islamorada, MM 87.

• PARKING: Parking is at Coral Shores High School, MM 89, oceanside. Shuttle buses run continuously.

• GATE: The gate is located on the southwest end of the park at the Fire Station. Suggested admission donation is $5.

Pet Friendly Food & Drink Restrooms & ATMs Kids Activites Beach Access Free WiFi

The annual Gigantic Nautical Flea Market is expected to cause heavy traffic and significant delays for drivers. Sheriff’s deputies will be on hand directing traffic, but the large number of cars associated with this event will be an issue.

Anyone traveling through the Islamorada area during this time should be aware of it and plan extra time for the trip. Those people needing to make flights in Miami should plan up to an extra two hours in order to make it in time.

COMMUNITY NEWS

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hile spending a couple weeks in Marathon, 6-year-old Mia Wilson celebrated her birthday at the Faro Blanco Marina. She was born with a congenital heart defect and the staff at the marina fell in love with her spunky personality and threw her a birthday party and the family a bon voyage party. The family is headed off to complete the loop — an almost year-long trip from Ohio down the Mississippi around Key West and back up the east coast. The family is in Key West this week and will return to Marathon and Postcard Inn in Islamorada before taking off.

To read about Mia, her family, and her struggles, visit keysweekly.com under Mia’s Big Heart and Big Birthday.

—Weekly Staff Report

Sunday Feb 26th from 5pm – 8pm American Legion Post 154 4115 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, FL

Tickets available at the Door, The American Legion Post or ReMax at 47th St. All proceeds go directly to the Miami Children’s Hospital

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TO THE KEY REAL ESTATE (SINCE 1990)

ASHLEY ELGERSMA and KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly 1.Mia Wilson blows out her candles with her dad Bobby and mom Wendy. Sweet Savannah’s donated a cake for the party.

2. Mia tears through tons of gifts, which include her favorites like sunglasses, watches and bathing suits.

3. Mia’s sister AnnaMay joins Faro Blanco’s Brittany Norton, Ashley Elgersma, Jose Olivera and Lorayne Garcia.

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MARINA FOR SALE!

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FEATURES INCLUDE: • 3/2, 1456 sq. ft. stilted, single family home • 11 individual slips that can accommodate up to 50ft boats.

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• Direct deep water access to Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.

• More than half an acre of land (28,900 sq. ft.)

• More than a quarter of an acre of bay bottom (11,761 sq. ft.)

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER City of Marathon City Council Agenda

Marathon City Hall Council Chambers, 9805 Overseas Hwy., Marathon Tuesday, February 28, 2017, 5:30 P.M. (* Denotes Item Is Passed By Consent Upon Approval Of Agenda) Public Comments taken on all items and at 6:30pm time certain for items not on the agenda or as soon as possible thereafter or after the last agenda item; whichever comes first.

City Council Items *A. Approval of Minutes B. FPL (Turkey Point) Discussion (Mayor Zieg) C. Residential Parking Standards for Large Homes Discussion item (Mayor Zieg) D. Community Announcements City Manager Report A. Fire Rescue Department Report B. Parks & Recreation Report C. Public Works Report D. 700 81st Street Property Update E. Special Magistrate for Code Discussion Ordinances for Second Public Hearing and Enactment A.

Ordinance 2017-02, Repealing Chapter 102, Articles 10, “Platting” And 12, “Subdivision Regulations”; Adding A New Article 10, “Subdivision Of Land / Plats And Re-Plats;” Adding And Modifying Definitions To Chapter 110, “Defined Terms” Relating To Subdivision Regulations And Platting; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Repeal All Ordinances Or Parts Of Ordinances Found To Be In Conflict, And Providing For Inclusion In The Code; And Providing For An Effective Date.

Resolutions for Adoption A.

Resolution 2017-13, Establishing A Procedure To Create And Maintain A Line Of Succession That Shall Determine Who Is Elected Mayor And Vice Mayor Each Year, Establishing A Procedure To Select An Acting Mayor; And Providing For An Effective Date.

*B. Resolution 2017-14, Stating Our Opposition To HB 7005, Which Would Defund (Abolish) Visit Florida, The State’s Marketing Organization And Hurt Florida’s Economy And Risk Jobs; And Providing For An Effective Date.

MARATHON WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 24, 2017

‘BAREFOOT GENEALOGIST’ TO SPEAK

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rofessional genealogist Crista Cowan from Ancestry.com, hosted by the Florida Keys Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, will give a special Ancestry presentation on Monday, March 6.

“I have attended Cowan’s powerfully informative presentations and some of the stories she relates are personal – she has you crying and laughing at the Genealogist same time,” said Crista Cowan DAR Regent Karen Kovarik. “In addition, for attendees to pay only $30, which includes lunch, is unheard of. Genealogy sessions normally cost big bucks!”

Cowan, “The Barefoot Genealogist,” has been with Ancestry.com since 2004. She will discuss how to navigate the Ancestry.com website and “discover ‘Who Do You Think You Are’,” said Kovarik.

The Ancestry presentation is Monday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Banana Bay Resort and Marina, 4590 Overseas Highway in Marathon. The $30 fee includes a sandwich lunch. Contact Florida Keys DAR Chapter Treasurer, Edna Waldorf, for tickets at 305-451-3753 or email ednaw37@yahoo.com.

BRIEFLY Friends of Library welcome speaker Commander Clint Prindle, the Chief of Response for Coast Guard Sector Key West, will speak on March 2 at 2 p.m. at St. Columba Episcopal Church, 451 52nd St. Prindle is responsible for coordinating all Coast Guard response operations in the Florida Keys. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. to meet with light refreshments. Admission is free and open to the public.

Bluegrass festival at Grimal Grove Bluegrass Bash will take place on Saturday, March 4 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at Grimal Grove on Big Pine Key. The afternoon will be filled with the music of Piper Road Spring Band and the Doerfels. Food and drinks will be available in a family friendly atmosphere.

Tickets are available at thegrimalgrove. org. $20 per person; children under 16 are free.

Moose women sponsor trivia

The Women of the Moose Scholarship Fund are hosting trivia night on Saturday, March 11 at 7 p.m. at the Marathon lodge. Teams of up to four are $100. Call 305-743-6062.

*C. Resolution 2017-15, Authorizing A Purchase Pursuant To The City’s Purchasing Policies And Procedures And Approving The Sole Source Purchase of a New AirVac Control Panel for Wastewater Treatment Plant #5 (Little Venice) and two (2) Spare AirVac vacuum pumps and RA1000 and RCO630. In An Amount, Not To Exceed $198,180.33; Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into Agreements In Connection Therewith, Appropriating And Expending Budgeted Funds; And Providing For An Effective Date.

The public hearings will commence at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as business permits, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the discussion; or, written comments may be sent to the City of Marathon, c/o City Clerk, 9805 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at such hearing or meeting, one will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA Assistance: Anyone needing special assistance at the City Council hearing due to disability should contact the City of Marathon City Attorney at (305) 289-4130 at least five days prior thereto. Please contact the City Clerk at clavierd@ci.marathon.fl.us if you would like to receive any of the items on the agenda by email.

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

Cristina Malafy- Represented the Sellers of 2000 Coco Plum Dr #905, Coco Plum

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Biggest Dance Floor in Marathon!

Saturday Feb 25 Sunday Feb 26 10am–3pm // $20.00 Donation The Gardens featured on the tour are:

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

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT ALL THE GARDENS ON THE DAYS OF THE TOUR AND IN ADVANCE AT KEY WEST GARDEN CLUB, 1100 ATLANTIC BLVD.

305-294-3210 :: keywestgardenclub.com

Fri. Feb 24 Joey Gillmore Sat. Feb 25 Mardis Gras Party Carnival 3-6 & Masquerade Party w/Karen Weber & Funkin Conchs Sun. Feb 26 Dan Sullivan Mon. Feb 27 Fiddle Rock and Locals Night - $1 Drafts Wed. March 1 Tony Napoli Open Mic Night • Thu. March 2 Dan Sullivan

Happy Hour from 3-6 Daily & 10 – Midnight Daily Delivery of Entire Menu from 5 pm – Midnight

www.hurricanegrille.com

f Facebook@HurricaneGrilleMarathon 4650 O/S Hwy., Gulf • 305-743-2220

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esidents and visitors got a bird’s-eye view of the Marathon area via a Ford TriMotor airplane that took up residence last week at the Marathon Airport. In flights lasting about 15 minutes, the 1929 plane – which has previously been an Eastern Airlines plane, a Cuban airliner, and had roles in two movies – circled from the airport over Marathon, over the Seven Mile Bridge, Boot Key Harbor, Vaca Cut and more. The Tri-Motor, owned by the Wisconsin-based Experimental Aircraft Association, could handle nine passengers at a time in the seats that are more generous in leg room than their more modern counterparts. The tour’s next stop was in Naples, Florida. ­—Weekly Staff report SARA MATTHIS & MIKE HOWIE/Keys Weekly 1. Capt. Tom Leahy grabs the controls.

His co-pilot was Evan Doumis of Overseas Aero Tours.

2. This is an aerial view of the Tarpon Harbor development in Marathon.

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3. Local Experimental Aircraft Association member Teresa Condas, left, speaks to Weekly editor Sara Matthis about flight details.

4. From 1926 to 1933, almost 200 of these aircraft were built.

5. The Boot Key bridge’s disconnect is very evident from the air.

6. Passengers catch sight of a paddleboarder in front of an oceanfront home.

7. The pool at Key Lime Resort looks very inviting.

Background: The Ford Tri-Motor plane casts a shadow over the water as it circles Marathon.

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Come Join Us for: Bingo on Tues at 7:30pm for drinks Trivia on Wed at 7:30pm for drinks Come Celebrate Sunset at Barnacle Barney’s with Live Cannon Salute and Nightly Drink Specials!

• FREE Souvenir Koozie

w/Purchase of Entrée/Sandwich & Drink

• Entertainment Thur - Mon • Lunch & Dinner • 10% Locals Discount

1688 O/S Hwy • MM 48 • Bayside • 305-743-7298

Marathon Cinema Movie Theater The Marathon Cinema, established in 1996, is the only movie theater located in the Middle Keys. It is nearly 50 miles to other cinemas in Monroe County. First-run movies are shown daily from the quaint 100-seat theater where guests can sit at a table and enjoy food, beer and wine, or be seated in more traditional theater seating.

Marathon Cinema is a non-profit entity and is a part of the Marathon Community Theatre playhouse group. A long history of operation generated by locals has contributed to our success over the years, since it is run by neighbors and friends in the community.

“Marathon Cinema is a place for small-town social interaction,” said cinema manager Sam Nekhaila. “Being able to go to the movies and sit at tables with friends to enjoy food and drinks creates a sense of a close-knit community where people enjoy spending time with others doing something fun.”

Location: 5101 Overseas Highway, Marathon Phone: 305-743-0288 Website: marathoncinema.com

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MLKAR

MARATHON WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 24, 2017

OPEN HOUSE • Sunday 12-3pm 1025 West Ocean, Unit 3E, Key Colony

When Good Service Wins with You...

Call Lynn Goodwin INC

Lynn O. Goodwin Broker/Sales Associate (305) 923-9487 • lynngoodwinre@gmail.com

SERVICE YOU DESERVE FROM A REALTOR YOU CAN TRUST.

Charity of the Month Marathon & Lower Keys Association of Realtors March Charity of the Month is Florida Keys SPCA. Monies raised include a portion of sales from customers referred to Royal Furniture by local Realtors, and donations collected by members. This month's donation was $421.23. Pictured from left are Kelly Willey, president of MLKAR; Tara Vickrey, executive director of Florida Keys SPCA; and Ally Kelley, MLKAR director.

ALLY KELLEY, REALTOR® 727-459-0493 Cell • 305-735-4095 Office flk.allykelley@gmail.com • www.remaxallkeys.com

Middle Keys Residential

Kristen Brenner Broker Associate 305-664-1453 305-743-8328

Total Active Key/Island

2016

2017

New Listings %

2016

2017

Number Sold %

2016

2017

Average Sale Price %

2016

2017

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Residential:

Kristen@IslandBreezeRealty.com www.IslandBreezeRealty.com 12220 Overseas Highway

New Listing!

Marathon

209

250

19

45

45

0

11

12

9

521,045

645,742

23

Key Colony

85

92

8

14

23

64

2

6

200

534,500

620,054

16

Coco Plum

11

14

27

2

1

-50

0

1

+

0

541,800

+

Grassy Key

16

20

25

2

3

50

1

0

-

1,025,000

0

-

Duck Key

46

46

0

6

14

133

5

3

-40

537,800

886,667

64

Conch Key

2

2

0

1

0

-

0

0

0

0

0

0

Long Key

15

20

33

3

3

0

0

1

+

0 1,065,000

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TOTALS

384

444

15

73

89

22

19

23

21

654,586

751,853

15

Lower Keys Residential Total Active Key/Island

2016

2017

New Listings %

2016

2017

Number Sold %

Average Sale Price

2016

2017

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2016

2017

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Residential:

$699,000 Beautiful 2nd floor ocean front gated condo in Key Colony Beach.

This 2BD/2BA unit has elevator access and is priced to sell! Listen to the ocean from your 2nd floor balcony or enjoy the private pool with a grilling area. This unit won’t last long!

Call Kristen Brenner at 305-664-1453 to see this property TODAY!

Big Pine Key

85

92

8

22

20

-9

7

6

-14

385,653

485,583

25

No Name

4

2

-50

2

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Big Torch Key

6

2

-66

0

0

0

1

0

-

2,215,000

0

+

Middle Torch

3

2

-33

0

1

+

0

1

+

0

579,000

Little Torch

49

30

-38

9

10

11

0

4

+

0

451,875

+

Ramrod Key

23

31

34

4

9

125

1

6

500

545,000

489,917

-10

Summerland

52

70

34

6

10

66

4

0

-

546,750

0

-

Cudjoe Key

77

65

-15

19

12

-36

8

6

-25

995,500

366,500

-63

Sugarloaf

51

53

3

11

16

45

1

3

200

675,000

520,000

-22

Rockland

3

2

-33

0

0

0

3

0

-

534,667

0

-

Big Coppitt

36

28

-22

8

5

-37

3

2

-33

270,967

325,000

19

Saddlebunch

12

7

-41

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTALS

401

384

-44

82

86

5

28

28

-

771,067

459,696

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SPACER

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Maria Barnhill, Sales Associate (305) 731-6996 mariabarnhill@remax.net RE/MAX All Keys Real Estate is pleased to announce that long time Florida Keys resident, Maria Barnhill has joined our winning team. We are excited to welcome Maria to our TEAM of Island Experts! Maria's love of Keys started when her father moved to Marathon 25 years ago and after a few visits she was a full time resident. She lived in Marathon for ten years and currently resides in Islamorada. She has extensive knowledge of all the Keys from Key Largo to Key West!

She loves the Keys so much she convinced her mother, sister, niece, sister in law and nephew to move here as well. Enjoying time with her family and friends is her favorite way to spend time in the keys, whether it's taking the boat out fishing, sunset cruise, working out, having cookouts, they enjoy the land and the water. Another great family past-time is flying over the Keys, the family has a plane at Marathon Aviation. She believes that communication is key and she will always answer the phone promptly. Call Maria if you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Florida Keys, she is a full time agent here to meet your needs. Local Knowledge ~ Global Exposure.

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1. A three-level Key Colony Beach canal-front home features coral stone floors and a nautical theme throughout. Highlights of the home include the bar area, made with rich mahogany, lighted portholes, nautical antiques and richly landscaped gardens maintained by the owners.

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4. This Dodge Lake home claims winding paths and trees, a meditation corner, swim up pool bar, and trees marked with names. This oasis has rare plants like Red Congo palm, rainbow eucalyptus, lignum vitae, noni and breadfruit tree, as well as mature native trees along the landscape.

2. The stunning view of the Gulf from this behind-the-airport property was overgrown with weeds when it was bought four years ago. Outdoor living spaces and entertainment areas were added with an extensive variety of bromeliads. The owner has taken her gardening vertical by adding bromeliads and orchids to any host tree available.

3. Down the street from Garden Two, Hurricane Wilma wiped this garden’s slate clean in 2005. The property now boasts a secret garden, a peninsula overlooking the Gulf, and a variety of native trees and plants that iguanas find distasteful.

5. This Flamingo Isle home and garden is owned by a local artist and spills creativity from every corner. The home features art collected from her world travels, open air entertaining spaces, and her artist studio.

The garden resonates a Bali feel with meditative gardens, koi pond, and spiritual statutes. A walk along the paths will be heaven for garden-lovers’ eyes.

6.The grounds of the 24-slip live-aboard marina overlooking Florida Bay is maintained with draught, wind and salt resistant plants and wild orchids. The private community has entertaining areas, a tidal pool, and mangrove pathway. Weather permitting, live-aboard boat tours will also be included.

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WEEKLY INTERVIEW

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lio Pis was born in Cuba and raised there until he was 12 years old, when he moved to Marathon with his dad, Alberto. His father fled Cuba looking for freedom and better opportunities for his family, sisters Grethell and Isabella, and mom Maria.

After graduating from Marathon High School in 2006, Pis received a bachelor’s degree from FIU, and has been steady on the modeling circuit for Ford Models in South Beach. He spends his off time in the Keys as an “orchestra man,” as his dad calls it, “a man who does a little of everything.”

KRISTEN LIVENGOOD kristen@keysweekly.com

1. Nickname?

Drip is my checkers name. One drop at a time, I can fill an ocean, it just takes patience.

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

Jesus sits next to me. Wouldn't it be cool if he would turn my water into wine?

3. What helped you learn English the fastest?

American girls.

4. How high maintenance were the models you’ve dated?

They were pretty expensive at the maintenance shop.

5. You look tough; can you kick butt?

I train in martial arts to keep my body and mind strong, stay humble, and be prepared. I love to stay sharp and ready. I am a mere green belt in Jiu

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ELIO PIS Jitsu, but I am the meanest, baddest, yet the most gentle and humble practitioner you've ever seen.

6. What happens when you’re at the beach?

I can't go to the beach in my Speedos without the ladies pulling out their cameras.

7. Which TV or movie character is your alter ego?

“I'm your huckleberry,” baby. Doc Holliday from the movie “Tombstone.”

8. What is your nerdiest passion?

Checkers! I have easily played 20,000 checkers games. I have played against legends who I used to read about in books. I aspire to be a checkers world champion maybe in my 40s or 50s when I have more free time.

9. How many times a month do you have to be in South Beach?

I go as needed to castings and auditions, and to do the jobs required as a model and actor. It is also a great city to unwind and have a little fun.

10. If you could take one item on a deserted island, what?

I would take an acoustic guitar, so I could serenade the mermaids at night.

11. The boat is sinking; what do you grab?

The cooler with the drinks.

12. What would your superpower be?

Biggest charmer on earth.

13. What was your first thought this morning?

Hustle.

14. Pet peeve about modeling?

Hurry up and wait.

15. If you could change the world, what would you do?

I would make nature our priority — less concrete and more trees. I

recommend visiting Yosemite National Park at least once in your lifetime.

16. Who is your celebrity crush, and why?

Catherine Zeta-Jones was stunningly beautiful in the movie “Zorro” back in the day. I used to get jealous at El Zorro for taking her.

17. What did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be an FBI agent when I grew up. I might still try that someday.

We'll see.

Finish these sentences.

18. My autobiography would be titled … “He came, He conquered, He left.”

19. At the end of a rainbow there is … a magical place where the colors of the rainbow touch the ground. I've seen it with my own eyes as a child.

20. I live by the motto … do what makes you happy and fulfills your soul; life is short.

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Spring fashion trends Spring is upon us which means it’s time to give your wardrobe a refresh.

If you’re done traveling to cooler weather destinations, move your warmer apparel to the back of the closLEAH MAKI et and rotate your spring and sumis a fashion-obmer clothing to the sessed style Keys front. Before packblogger, formerly ing away sweaters from Minnesota. Her current and coats, wash or infatuations dry clean items so include statement they are ready for pieces, dramatic next season. heels, red lipstick When trying a and vintage costume jewelry. new trend, make Visit LeahsFabusure it will blend lousFinds.com easily into your curfor more of her rent wardrobe. Bemusings. fore buying a new item, envision three outfits the new piece can be worn with.

If you can only think of one, then let it go as it will spend more time hanging in your closet than being worn.

Here are a few of the hottest trends for spring to get your wardrobe ready for the season: All things pink At the top of my list for spring must-haves is hot pink. Girly girls will rejoice this season as the color is making a major statement from bright fuschia to dusty rose, pretty in pink is the unofficial color of the season.

Break out all your prettiest pinks this spring for casual outings to the beach and more formal evening occasions.

Statement sleeves The cold shoulder was big in 2016, but this season, statement sleeves ranged from ’80s-inspired puffball sleeves, single shoulder cutouts, flouncy ruffles, bell sleeves, and voluminous rounded shoulders. This spring it’s all about proportion with lots of attention on your arms. Look for blouses, shirt dresses and knitwear with lots of sleeve style.

Graphic stripes Nautical stripes are a spring staple typically found in bright whites and classic navy. This season stripes are bright and bold in criss-cross patterns, vibrant geometric prints, and rainbowbright hues. Stripes are no longer your classic basic; they’ve received a jolt of energy in graphic primary colors that stand all on their own. Pair these bold prints with minimal accessories to let the pattern take center stage.

Metallics Sequins and metallics are usually reserved for holidays and New Year’s Eve parties but this spring, designers are loving head-to-toe gold and silver.

For a modern feel, pair a metallic skirt with a graphic stripe or bright floral pattern along with chic sneakers for a more casual look.

Floral Florals are a classic must-have for spring, but this season gives blossom prints a ’70s spin with bright contrast hues such as pink, orange and green in feminine silhouettes. If you’re wearing head-to-toe floral with a bright dress, opt for classic accessories such as a metallic or neutral sandal or wedge.

Athleisure Athleisure got a sexy upgrade this season with body-hugging knits that outline every curve. Leggings are another classic sportswear that’s been reinvented this season. This ready-towear basic was found on the runway in velvet, lace and spandex for a high fashion feel. And don’t forget about the hoodie. You’ll find hoodies on jackets, vests and shirts for a laid-back feel.

Statement earrings Over-the-top ear candy is everywhere this spring. These statementmakers are the accessory of the season. Go big or go home this spring when it comes to your ears. Pair these decadent, brightly colored earrings with a simple romper and sandals for a chic look.

Happy Shopping!

COMMUNITY NEWS

MARATHON WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 24, 2017

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

Lindsay Rabito-Leonard- Represented the Sellers of 1A Avenue D, Coco Plum

GIVING BACK The Disabled American Veteran Auxiliary recently donated $600 to local agencies and charities. Char Huska, far right, the commander of the Auxiliary, presented the checks to Marcey Reynolds and Harriet Lindsay Arndt from Daughters of the American Revolution, left, Jennifer Powell from the Domestic Abuse Shelter, Marjorie Roberts from Keys Area Interdenominational Resources (KAIR), Clare Condra from Heron House, and Jeremy Wilkerson from Wesley House Family Services.

BRIEFLY Free dance classes offered in Marathon 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 & Latin dance class for teenagers at Theo and Ganine's Dance Center.

For more information, visit keysdancecenter.com.

KAIR needs race sponsors Keys Area Interdenominational Resources is seeking sponsors for its 11th annual Sombrero Beach Run to be held on March 4. Sponsor levels start at $100 and all donations help needy families in the Marathon area.

For more info, call 305-743-4582.

Sheriff announces next citizen’s academies

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be holding its next Citizen’s Police Academies starting the week of March 6 through graduation the week of April 12 at the Marathon airport sheriff’s hangar. There will be three separate academies. In the Upper Keys, classes will meet at the Roth Building on Plan-

tation Key. In the Middle Keys, classes will meet at the Sheriff’s Office Aviation Hangar in Marathon. In the Lower Keys, classes will meet at the Sheriff’s Headquarters building on Stock Island.

Attendees will be asked to commit to spending one night a week from 6 to 9 p.m. including one ride-along with a deputy. Students attend classes in their own district.

Space is limited.

Contact Upper Keys Captain Don Fanelli, 305-853-3211 or dfanelli@ keysso.net; Middle Keys Captain Gene Thompson, 305-289-2430 or gthompson@keysso.net; or Lower Keys Captain Don Hiller, 305-745-3184 or dhiller@keysso.net for more information.

Tax help from AARP and United Way Free federal income tax preparation and e-filing by AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be available through April 18 for middle- and low-income taxpayers at the following locations: Marathon Senior Center - Tuesdays 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Key Largo Library Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Big Pine Senior Center - Thursdays 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

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Have scholarship, will travel

Students accepted to Experiment in International Living

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ifteen high school students from the Keys are going on an adventure. The merit-based scholarship winners are taking part in the Experiment in International Living (EIL), an international cross-cultural program, this summer.

“These students will be traveling to 11 different countries and 12 different programs, and received $20,000 in merit-based scholarships, in addition to $11,000 in need-based financial aid from The Experiment,” said Aaron Morehouse, executive director.

The students were selected based on an essay contest.

“The Experiment actively recruits students from Monroe County,” said Heather Beard, the program’s director of admissions and financial aid. In 2016, EIL gave presentations at the three public high schools and Key West Collegiate Academy. Students who had experienced a trip were invited on stage to address their peers.

In addition to the 15 essay winners, EIL has three other Keys students participating this summer in three other countries through three additional Experiment programs.

“One student, Divya Navani, a freshman at Key West High School, received a prestigious full scholarship. She will participate in the ‘Argentina: Community Service and the Great Outdoors’ program,’” Morehouse said.

There are also 36 more applications from Take Stock in Children student scholars and EIL administrators said about 40 participants from the Keys will travel this summer.

“Monroe County has the highest number of students participating than any other county in the U.S., outside of the New York City metro area,” Morehouse said.

The students will depart in June in small groups with other students from across the U.S. on four- and five-week summer programs for high school students in Europe; the Americas; Africa, south of the Sahara; North Africa and the Middle East; and Asia and the Pacific. Students are challenged to explore the host country through hands-on experiences in local communities through the lens of a specific theme, including: sustainability and the environment; arts and social change; language and cultural discovery; leadership training; or peace, politics, and human rights.

The Experiment in International Living, a program of World Learning, has been offering immersive experiential learning programs abroad since 1932. More information is at www.experiment.org.

THE ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS: Coral Shores High School: • Senior Jamie Ang: Spain: Language and Cultural Traditions • Senior Kaitlin Darrow: Ecuador: The Galápagos Islands and the Andes • Junior Julianne Jankowski: Germany: Contemporary Politics & the European Union • Junior Halley Lane: Netherlands: Dutch Culture and LGBTQ Rights • Junior Rachelle Magdaong: Korea: Peace Building and Korean Culture • Freshman Alyssa Slocumb: Japan: Japanimation — Anime and Manga • Sophomore Alejandro Tovar-Morales: Japan: Language and Cultural Traditions • Sophomore Lucy Trunk: Costa Rica: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Sustainability Key West Collegiate Academy: • Junior Jasmine Fernandez: Tanzania: Coastal and Maasai Cultures Key West High School: • Senior Emily Conn: Thailand: Buddhist Traditions and Contemporary Culture • Junior Mary Gragg: China: Ethnic Minorities and Contemporary Culture • Junior Morgan Krajanowski: Japan: Japanimation — Anime and Manga Marathon High School: • Junior John Sheagren: Ecuador: The Galápagos Islands and the Andes • Sophomore Abigail Franck: Germany: Contemporary Politics and the European Union • Sophomore Amber Romance: France: French Culture and Regional Identity.

There are still some EIL vacancies in a limited number of programs for Monroe County students. For more details, contact Heather Beard at 802-258-3412 or at heather.beard@ experiment.org.

MHS TRAVELERS

The Marathon High School students who will be taking part in the Experiment in International Living’s crosscultural program this summer: Abbie Franck, right Abbie’s family has German roots, so she’s excited to visit Germany, Belgium and Netherlands this summer.

For four weeks, this MHS sophomore will be studying contemporary politics and the European Union. “I visited Washington, D.C. in the fifth grade and really enjoyed learning about our history and government. I think I will enjoy Germany, too.” Her themed visit, however, is completely different than the degree she plans on acquiring — engineering. “I really love math and science,” she said.

Amber Romance, left “I’ve always wanted to go to Europe in general. And when I saw this program, I knew that this was it,” said Amber, a sophomore at MHS. She will be studying the French culture and regional identity. The group will travel around the country, and will live with a family for part of her three-week stay in France. “We’ll be studying the cuisine, participating in outdoor activities and learning the language,” said Amber. After high school, Amber plans to get a college degree and become a teacher.

John Sheagren, center John applied for the most sought-after EIL trip — to the Galapagos Islands and the Andes. “They discouraged me from applying, but I thought, ‘I’m going for the glory.’” John will spend four weeks traveling from Quito to the rain forest and over and across the Andes Mountains before hitting the ocean. “We will be studying ecology, environmental conservation, biology and biodiversity.” That’s in line with this MHS junior’s career goals — to major in environmental sciences or biology.

— Sara Matthis

MMS STUDENT OF THE WEEK

MARATHON WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 24, 2017 The Marathon Weekly is proud to partner with Marathon Middle School 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 MMS for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Fin Pride.”

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

I am involved with Keys to be the Change and the soccer team.

LOGAN D’ALESSANDRO EIGHTH GRADE

Who has been your biggest inspiration at MMS/MHS and why?

I think Dr. Belotti is my biggest inspiration because she has always pushed me to do the absolute best in school.

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

I think math has best prepared me for life after high school because it is used for pretty much everything.

Instagram or Snapchat?

What’s your favorite filter?

I prefer Snapchat, but I don’t have a favorite filter.

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

I think poverty is a big problem with the Keys. It is a beautiful place but also a very expensive place. I think we should try to create more affordable living spaces.

What are your plans after high school?

I plan on going to college to get a degree.

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

I want to travel when I get older and see many places … so, probably not.

Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me… to try my best at everything I want to do. There is no second chance when it comes to living, so why waste the one you have?

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ey Colony Inn’s bartender Billy Blasingame operates like a well-oiled machine.

He doesn’t waste a step, forget an order or fail to smile during the busy happy hour at the popular eatery on Key Colony Beach.

Billy has been bartending at Key Colony Inn for 10 years, with a couple breaks in between, after moving from Memphis to the Keys.

“A couple friends worked summers in my area and convinced me to come down for a winter, and I never left,” he said. “When they told me they had a job lined up for me in the Keys, I was there.”

The signature drink at Key Colony Inn is, of course, the martini espresso. Loved by soccer moms everywhere, it contains healthy portions of alcohol that are balanced nicely with potent caffeine.

It’s sweet, too!

His favorite part about working at Key Colony Inn is the dedicated staff and hardworking owners.

“It’s nice being somewhere where the owners are really busting their butts to make sure the restaurant is smoothly run,” he said.

When he isn’t bartending, he’s helping the reef by plucking as many invasive lionfish out of the water as he can, and loves lobstering and bike riding.

Key Colony Inn is located at 700 E. Ocean Drive in Key Colony Beach, just north of Marathon’s downtown.

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Dreamsmith, the songwriting duo of Larry Smith and Adrienne Z, will debut the CD “Dream Again” at The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St. The two met at the Pier House Resort Wine Galley, where Smith was the musical director and performed nightly.

Adrienne, a singer songwriter originally from Boston, stopped by to see Smith showcase her friend, singer Michelle Dravis.

Adrienne sat in on piano and impressed Larry by performing one of her original compositions. Smith invited her to write melodies and lyrics to some of his instrumentals, along with evolving pieces.

The new album is a collection “examining life in today’s America,” Smith said. “How do you describe this music? It has elements of pop colliding with jazz overtones and even components of classical music.”

Smith holds a degree in music education from Mansfield University, Mansfield, Pennsylvania. He has been in Key West for 25 years and said he has “played every establishment on the island,” though he said the Pier House position

Dreamsmith performs ‘Dream Again’ Saturday, Feb. 25, 8 p.m.

The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St.

would be his “most rewarding job.”

Adrienne graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music, with a degree in musical engineering as well as songwriting. She performs mostly solo – but also with the Adrienne Z Band and Jade Storm.

She has produced six full-length CDs of her original music and can be heard throughout the Keys.

The evening also will see the official release of “The Seidenberg Sessions,” a collection of Smith’s instrumental jazz compositions by the Larry Smith Quartet. The music of both CDs will be performed

by Adrienne, Smith, Geoffrey Lowe, Skipper Kripitz, Christine Cordone, and a few surprise guests.

Tickets and more information are at tskw.org.

SUNSET GRILLE & RAW BAR Wyatt Hurtz Band – Friday, Feb. 24 Island Steel - Saturday, Feb. 25 DJ Jared Pool Party – Sunday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m.

Chris Case Duo – Sunday, Feb. 26 Brian Roberts – Monday, Feb. 27 Adrienne Duo – Tuesday, Feb. 28 Tim Dee & Jim Hill – Wednesday, March 1 Wyatt Hurtz – Thursday, March 2 SPARKY’S LANDING Karen Weber & Funkin’ Conchs - Friday, Feb. 24 Roger Jokela – Saturday, Feb. 25 Christopher Dean Band - Tuesday, Feb. 28 The Stone Crabs - Wednesday, March 1 John Bartus - Thursday, March 2 CASTAWAY WATERFRONT Corey & Ty - Friday, Feb. 24 Aaron Austin - Saturday, Feb. 25 Christian’s Folk Show – Sunday, Feb. 26 Glenn Harmon – Wednesday, March 1 Christian & Randy - Thursday, March 2 OVERSEAS PUB & GRILL Piper Road String Band – Friday, Feb. 24 South of Reality - Saturday, Feb. 25 Lance Taylor – Sunday, Feb. 26 Singer Jen – Monday, Feb. 27 Zack Shagger – Tuesday, Feb. 28 HURRICANE GRILLE Joey Gillmore – Friday, Feb. 24 Karen Weber & Funkin Conchs - Saturday, Feb. 25 Dan Sullivan – Sunday, Feb. 26 Fiddle Rock – Every Monday Open Mic w/ Tony Napoli – Every Wednesday MARATHON ALE HOUSE DJ Dekade - Saturday, Feb. 25 Ale House Jam - Sunday, Feb. 26 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

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GARDEN PARTY? Fire ants and termites and wood — oh, my!

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3. Like unpleasant awakening 4. Capital increases 5. Provoke 6. Ethiopian currency 7. *Will Smith’s 2002 nominated role 8. Lake scum 9. Japanese wrestling 10. Capital on the Dnieper 11. High school breakout 12. “Ideas worth spreading” online talk 15. *Portman’s role 20. MCAT and LSAT 22. Research location 24. Infantryman’s knife 25. *Animated nominee 26. Perpendicular to the keel 27. She turned to stone, Greek mythology 29. *”____ ____ Land” 31. Lyric poems 32. Flower part 33. Candidate’s concern?

34. *Ben’s younger brother and best actor nominee 36. Nose-in-the-air type 38. Tiny piece of anything 42. Site of 2010 cholera outbreak 45. ____ fir 49. To witness 51. Sadness about past 54. Like foolish or romantic movie 56. Gourd musical instrument 57. Genealogical plant 58. *Academy Award winning composer Zimmer 59. What exhaust pipes do 60. Worry 61. *Oscar nominee and 2017 Golden Globe winner 62. Comfort 63. Iditarod ride 64. Banned insecticide 66. 1/100 of a hectare

ne weekend in the nottermites with a vengeance. Every too-distant past, a life-andtermite had a cluster of ants attached death tableau played out in to it, biting, stinging and turning the front of my eyes not unlike termites’ wooden world into a living what one might see on the Discovery hell. Don’t get me wrong here — I’m no Channel or Animal Planet. fan of termites. I hate the fact Well, maybe I was more than that they make us humans just a witness — let’s just say do stupid stuff like tent our an unwitting instigator of the homes to keep them from drama. eating our homes. But watchMyself being blind to ing the ants annihilate the most things relating to defenseless termites that just gardening or yard work, my wanted to eat wood was akin wife pointed out this rather to watching hyenas attack large dead branch sticking their prey on one of those JOHN straight up out of an otherwildlife shows. Nobody ever BARTUS wise healthy tree. Not only feels any sympathy for the did she point it out, she hyenas. is a City Council asked that I be the source of member and a After 20 minutes of the brute force that would hauling barrels full of yard former Mayor of the City of Mararemove the branch. waste to the street, I decided thon. John is also I ambled over toward to check back at the Tree of a musician who the tree, leaned into the Termite Tragedy. It was like performs around dead branch, and soon nothing had ever happened. town at various heard the telltale cracking There were no swarming ants, establishments. sound that informed me no evidence that a colony of that branch and tree had been oftermites had ever existed. Those ant ficially separated. I eased the branch “cleaners” must make things really to the ground, and let it fall where it tough for those insect CSI units. wouldn’t hit anything. When I looked Knowing that appearances can be back at where the branch had once deceiving, I tapped the now peaceful been attached to the tree, I could only war zone with a stick. Within seconds, stare in amazement. thousands of pissed-off ants came Literally thousands of ants — not swarming out of the tree, looking to just ants, but fire ants — kept pourdeal harshly with the offender. Having ing out of the hole where the branch witnessed what had happened to the used to be. And they were pissed! termite colony, I was thankful to be sitSomebody had taken the roof off of ting at the top of the food chain. their happy home, and the ants were If there are lessons to be learned none too pleased about the situation. from this incident, perhaps they are What made this scenario worthy these: 1) If you are sitting at home of the Discovery Channel was the snacking on a Sunday afternoon and fact that the fire ants weren’t the only the roof is ripped off of your house, insects living in the dead branch. A it’s likely that it’s not the only bad thing colony of termites had also set up that will happen to you that day; 2) If shop, doing exactly what termites you’re going to disturb a nest of fire do. And both of these insect colonies ants, be sure you’re standing where were coexisting peacefully in the none of them can get to you; 3) Don’t same branch until I came along. expect mercy from Mother Nature.

Anyone who knows anything Just ask slow gazelles, street-crossing about fire ants knows that if their nest iguanas, or Steve Irwin. or mound is disturbed, the ants don’t take time to rationally think through ••••• a plan of response. The entire colony John Bartus performs Wednesdays goes into attack mode, and God help at Tarpon Creek at the Holiday Inn anything in their way.

Express, Thursdays at Sparky’s Landing, That’s where the termites come Friday at the Florida Keys Country Club, into the picture. Imagine being a terSaturday noon at the Lorelei in Islamomite in that tree that fateful Sunday rada and evening at the Key Colony Inn, afternoon. The only thing on your tiny and Sunday and Monday at the Lightinsect mind is eat wood, eat wood, house Grill at Hyatt Place Faro Blanco. eat wood. All of a sudden, the roof is www.johnbartus.com ripped off of your home and the nextdoor neighbor ants think you did it.

And here they come: judge, jury and executioner all rolled into one.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Public Meeting Announcement - Monroe County Human Services Advisory Board/Monroe County Board of County Commissioners

KEY WEST

Only if you have a proven record as a positive, extremely reliable, self-starter capable of interacting with and supporting a wide range of individuals and diverse job requirements.

Strong computer knowledge and competency required.

Full Time Position.

Please email resume to keyshumanresources61 @gmail.com

Full & Part Time Positions.

Apply in Person.

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The Human Services Advisory Board will meet Monday, March 6, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Marathon Government Center, BOCC Meeting Room on the 2nd Floor, 2798 Overseas Highway. The Board will discuss County Fiscal Year 2018 funding and will elect officers. The public is advised that some or all of the members of the Monroe County Commission may attend the meeting and discuss items that may come before the Commission. For a copy of the agenda or other information, contact Laura deLoach-Hartle, Grants Administrator; 1100 Simonton Street, Room 2-213; Key West, FL 33040; 305-292-4482; deloachhartle-laura@monroecounty-fl.gov.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator's Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”.

Rewarding stable jobs with excellent benefits!!!

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

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

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

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

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

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

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

Call us and SAVE, SAVE, SAVE 2008 Nissan Versa economy $6,990

AUTOS FOR SALE

EMPLOYMENT

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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 6 14 - 4 0 0 - 6 3 51 SOLD IN LESS THAN 4 DAYS!

LEIGH ANN’S COFFEE HOUSE looking for fulltime help. Apply in person 301 Sadowski Causeway, Key Colony Beach 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.

3 21 - 3 0 2 - 3 6 3 0 www.shipsusa.com

Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

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

2013 Chevy Sonic low miles $8,990

EMPLOYMENT

2015 Nissan Altima low miles $13,990

Florida Keys Diesel Repair, Inc. located at 531 107th Street, Marathon, is looking to hire a Parts Manager.

Please contact us at 305-289-2070.

2016 Chev Malibu Ltd $15,990 2014 Mustang Conv. premium $16,990 2016 Toyota Camry $16,990 2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab $22,990 2016 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Pickup $23,990 2015 Mercedes c300 4matic $30,990 All with low miles and ready for quick delivery!

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

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

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

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

Call us and

SAVE SAVE SAVE

Housekeepers needed, P/T, 2 days per week and F/T 5 days per week. Must have 2 years min., experience and reside in the middle keys.

Apply in person at Gulfview Waterfront Resort MM58, or email to:reservations @ g u l f v i e w waterfrontresort.com 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 Looking for Experienced 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 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 tourism-centric creative printed publication.

Could turn into longer-term.

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 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

FOR RENT COMMERCIAL

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 PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive watches and Pilot watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305-7434578

LEGAL NOTICES IN 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,

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 Publish: February 17 & February 24, 2017 The Weekly Newspapers

LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2017-CP06-M Middle Keys IN RE: ESTATE OF STEVEN F. ZARMSKY, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Steven F. Zarmsky, deceased, whose date of death was December 25, 2015, 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 and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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 24, 2017.

Personal Representative: Donald E. Hawkins 501 South Ridgewood Avenue Daytona Beach, FL

LEGAL NOTICES 32114 Attorney for Personal Representative: David A. Burt Florida Bar Number: 197955 Hawkins, Hawkins & Burt, LLP 501 South Ridgewood Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Telephone: (386) 2524499 E-mail: davidburt@ hawkinsandburt.com Secondary: bonnie@ hawkinsandburt.com Publish: February 24 & March 3, 2017 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, clothes and household goods: #1 Charlotte Phipps #2 Derek Alderman #3 George Anthanasopoulos #4 James Ronald Fender Bushwacker #5 Logan Howe 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

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TOUR THE WATERS! @ THE HISTORIC CRANE POINT

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MORNING, AFTERNOON, & SUNSET TOURS AVAILABLE! CALL TO BOOK YOUR KAYAK OR SUP TOUR! FOR A RESERVATION CALL 305.731.7100 OR ONLINE AT MARATHONWATERSPORTS.COM

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 Public Meeting Announcement – Planning Council for the Criminal Justice Mental Health and Substance Abuse (CJMHSA) Reinvestment Grant.

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

Real Estate Sales top Producer, Sam Williams with Coldwell Banker Schmitt, is growing his business and seeking a talented Real Estate Assistant in Marathon to share in the success!

Prior Administrative Assistant or Executive Assistant experience in a fast-paced office is required and must be able to take charge of transaction coordination duties, including listings and buyer sales, handling the sale of each transaction, carrying files from the beginning of a sale to the closing - including managing paperwork from all parties involved, scheduling appointments and coordinating communication among parties and team members. Must be organized, self-starting administrative professional with excellent communication and customer service skills. Competitive compensation offered. 35k per year first 6 months then to 40k within 6 months based on performance with room to grow. Keyboarding/computer skills a must. Email resume to sam.williams@coldwellbanker.com

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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

The CJMHSA Planning Council will meet on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 9 AM in the Harvey Government Center, BOCC Meeting Room on the 2nd Floor, 1200 Truman Ave., Key West. This Council makes recommendations with regard to the above mentioned grant to maintain and strengthen connections and communications between Monroe County government, law enforcement, treatment providers, and supportive services providers to ensure a robust diversion and treatment service delivery system in Monroe County. For an agenda or other information, contact Laura deLoach-Hartle, Grants Administrator, 1100 Simonton St., Room 2-213, Key West, FL 33040; 305-292-4482; deloachhartle-laura@monroecounty-fl.gov.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”.

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

THE MOORINGS

Apply Online @KeysBank.com

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

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

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

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

EOE-M/F/V/D

Member FDIC

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.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

MARATHON YACHT CLUB

NOW HIRING BARTENDER Full Time (40 hrs)

SERVERS & BUSSERS FT/PT

Send resume to: Johnny@marathonyachtclub.com

Or apply in person 825 33rd Street, Marathon EOE Under New Management

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

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

is now hiring for Afternoon & Evening Shifts.

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

LET’S DO BUSINESS - (305)743-0844

We Service and Sell Marine A/C, Refrigeration, Watermakers, Batteries, Solar Systems, Anything Electrical!

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

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Fiberglass and Concrete Remodeling and Plastering

MASTER MARINE SURVEYOR SERVING ALL THE KEYS

office: cell: e-mail:

CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE TODAY.

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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

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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

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

Spalling Repairs

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Concrete Restoration Concrete Butterfly Steps New Construction Floors/Tile Docks

Specializing in Concrete Restoration

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“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!

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Are you looking for someone now?

We will do it, big or small, 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”

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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

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

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

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Specializing in Color and Highlights Haircuts Keratin Treatments

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5177 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 (Between Office Depot and Main Post Office)

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Fax: (305) 743-6887

MARATHON WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 24, 2017

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

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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

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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!

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Ginger Henderson, Broker 305.731.5751 ginger@acresales.com

Ginger’s Picks of the Week!

195 15th Circle, Key Colony 5 bedrooms, 5 baths 4,993 SqFt/ $3,990,000 MLS # 568192 This is an opportunity to live in Key Colony Beach’s only Lighthouse. The custom built retreat on prestigious 15th Circle offers 5 bedrooms (4 oceanfront), 5 updated baths, oversized pool, spa, Tiki hut bar, dive shower, kayak launch ram, dock, two boatlifts (10k lbs. each), private sandy beach, elevator, 4 car garage and all the amenities for living the dream in family friendly Key Colony Beach. With sandy beach AND dockage, this is a very rare find.

308 Pinetree, Duck Key 3 bedrooms, 3 baths 4,000 SqFt/ $2,995,000 MLS #573259 Located in the Island community of Duck Key on almost ¾ acres of protected Ocean front with 138’ of concrete dock.

This walled estate features outdoor kitchen gazebo, bridged pond, beautifully manicured gardens and paver drive.

120 Sunrise Drive, Marathon Oceanfront Lot 21,026 SqFt/ $599,000 MLS #572673 The most beautiful oceanfront lot! 100’ of concrete dock. Wake up to spectacular sunrises! Gated subdivision. Beachfront. Located in Sombrero, close to the airport, high school & shipping. This is a great price and won’t last long!

Permitting a breeze!

6202 Gulf of Mexico Blvd, Marathon 3 bedrooms, 2 baths 1,650 SqFt/ $525,000 MLS #573057 Just Reduced – beautiful Seawatch condo. Amenity package includes equipped gym, resort size heated pool and spa, cabana, full equipped club house, gated security and tennis court.