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Friday, March 10 • Full moon party, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Key West Lighthouse • Comedian Jim Breuer, 7 and 10 p.m., Key West Theater.

March 11-12 • Marathon Seafood Festival, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Marathon Community Park, oceanside at MM 49 Saturday, March 11 • Rockin Rangers (Free, kids K-8) from 9:45 a.m. to noon at National Key Deer Visitor Center, Big Pine Key.

• Littles on the Lawn (for children five and under) from 10 a.m. to noon at Key West Lighthouse.

Monday, March 13 • Author Diana Abu-Jaber, 6 p.m., Key West Theater

Sunday, March 12 • Cashflow 101 game from 1 to 4 p.m. at Glad Tidings Church, Key West.

• Free trivia at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion, Stock Island. Open to all.

Wednesday, March 15 • Outdoor Fest: Boca Grande tour from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your own boat. Free.

March 13-17 • Writing in the Garden, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Key West Library

Friday, March 17 • Southernmost Coconut Castaway Jump Up from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lucy’s Retired Surfer’s Bar, Key West. Street party starting at 2 p.m.

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• Native plant sale from 10 a.m. to noon at Key West Tropical Forest, Stock Island.

• Landmark walking tour, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Key West’s Old Town.

• Habitat for Humanity community meeting at 2 p.m. at Big Coppitt Fire Station.

Sunday, March 19 • Annual Save Our Pines picnic from 1 to 5 p.m. at Ft. Zachary Taylor State Park, Key West.

Tuesday, March 21 • Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition annual luncheon at noon at Marriott Beachside, Key West.

Friday, March 24 • Opening reception for mosaics project from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Artists in Paradise, Big Pine Key. • Florida Keys SPCA Spring Social at 6 p.m. at Key West Golf Club, Stock Island.

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BRIEFLY Healthy Start Coalition honors volunteers and partners

Citizen Cope comes to Key West

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itizen Cope, who “melds hip-hop with folk, soul and blues,” will perform in May in Key West.

Cope will perform two solo acoustic shows at the Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St., on Sunday, May 14, at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m.

Born Clarence Greenwood, Cope is described as a “mashed-up product of Greenville, Mississippi; Mem-phis, Tennessee; Vernon, Texas; Austin, Texas; Washington, DC; and Brooklyn, New York.” Rolling Stone said his “uncommon chords and harmonies combine delicate dissonance with unexpected flashes of beauty.”

Tickets are available at thekeywesttheater.com or at 305-985-0433.

One dollar from each ticket will help buy musical instruments for students at Red Lake (Minnesota) Middle School.

The Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition will hold its annual luncheon to honor its volunteers, celebrate last year’s accomplishments and share plans for the future on Tuesday, March 21 at noon at Beachside Marriott, Key West. This year’s honorees are Paula Muehlhauser, Volunteer of the Year; Alison Morales Kerr, Community Partner of the Year; and The Sunshine Grill, Business Partner of the Year. Tickets are $32 and may be reserved by calling 305-293-8424, or purchased online.

Prior to the luncheon, the quarterly board meeting will be held from 10 a.m to noon at the same location. Anyone with an interest in maternal and child health is welcome to attend.

Habitat for Humanity hosts community meeting

pitt. Staff members will be available to answer questions about the project and will also provide a short presentation about the homeownership program and the application process. For additional information, contact Susan Kent at 305-294-9006.

Save Our Pines picnic at Ft. Zach Save Our Pines is celebrating a decade since the campaign to stop the removal of the pines on March 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park. There will be fundraising to continue the work necessary to maintain the health of the pines at Fort Zach. Bring a dish to share, beverages, chairs, and blankets. Napkins, utensils, and water will be provided. To donate raffle items, email info@saveourpines. com.

Habitat for Humanity invites all interested parties to a community meeting at the Big Coppitt Fire Station on Saturday, March 18 at 2 p.m.

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ate last month, Key West attorney and philanthropist Michael Halpern was asked to present his best friend, George Fernandez, with the Florida Keys Lodging Association’s top honor. While on stage, an emotional Halpern centered his remarks around one question: “Who do I want my children to grow up to be like?” For more than 15 minutes Halpern spoke of a man who has dedicated his life to serving and helping others—often in their most difficult times. “And if I could have my children grow up to be like anyone,” said Halpern, fighting back tears, “that person would be George Fernandez.”

Anyone who spends five minutes with George Fernandez and will know why the likes of Michael Halpern and so many others want their children to be just like him. “Buena Gente,” George can often be heard saying with a patented smile tucked beneath his mustache. That means “good people.” For Fernandez — a practitioner of humility, kindness and compassion — the world is simple: Give more than you get. Serve when no one is looking. And surround yourself with “good people.”

In 1956, a 6-year-old Fernandez landed on the shores of Stock Island via ferry from Havana, Cuba (a ride he looks forward to taking again in his lifetime). He was raised in Tampa and after college he pursued a career in advertising with the Tampa Tribune. Later, Fernandez climbed to executive levels with the likes of Exxon, Mobil and Burger King.

But like the butterflies he guards, Fernandez returned to Key West in 1992 and let a new life take flight. With business partner Sam Trophia, they built Wings of Imagination stores that would later undergo a metamorphosis into the beloved Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory.

Today, George Fernandez (The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory’s senior vice president) exhibits the same quiet grace and cherished beauty as the butterflies he tends and protects. An avid culturist, Fernandez is an extraordinary supporter of the Keys arts, and when not at the conservatory can most likely be found serving a nonprofit, volunteering at an event or tucked away happily in a movie theater seat.

“One can only gain success when fully involved in the community,” said Fernandez, who is active in Key West organizations including Cuban American Heritage Festival board, San Carlos Institute board, Key West Art and Historical Society, Key West Film Society, Tennessee Williams Founders Society and Tourist Development Council—just to name a few. And whether Key West has shaped the selfless spirit of George Fernandez or it is he who has helped mold the city he loves is certainly up for debate. But one thing is for certain; George Fernandez exemplifies “Buena Gente” and he has made an everlasting mark on the countless people (and butterflies) he has helped along the way.

20 Questions with

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1.Full Name?

George L. Fernandez

5. What question do you hate to answer?

Have you been losing weight?

2. Worst nickname?

Georgie Porgie

6. What’s your favorite TV show or movie about animals?

“The Adventures of Lassie”

3. Why live in Key West?

Because of the people that make Key West such a wonderful community.

7. If you won the lottery, what extravagant thing would you do?

Travel around the world

4. Name one famous person you would bring back to life; why?

Sir Edward B. Knight has, in my opinion, set a true example of kindness, philanthropic support and acts of generosity through the years to the City of Key West and the Florida Keys.

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

Superman 9. What is your nerdiest passion?

Still use my typewriter

“I truly believe life is too short.”

— George Fernandez, of The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory

10. If you could take three items on a deserted island, what? why?

My partner, all of my past & present pets, along with mental and spiritual health In order to nurture love, happiness and inner strength that will bring me peace and tranquility 11. If invisible what would you do in Key West?

Be a guardian angel at the Florida Keys SPCA 12. What was your first thought this morning?

Got to get my gym fix 13. Favorite guilty pleasure?

Indulging in chocolate 14. What’s the funniest thing you have seen at The Conservatory?

Watching the flamingos preen an unsuspecting special guest’s hair

15. What dream job — if not this one — would you have?

Animal husbandry for Irish setters, peacocks and a representative pair from each member of the animal kingdom 16. If you could grant Key West one wish, what would it be?

Continue spreading the One Human Family concept 17. You are sitting at a diner counter eating. Whom would you want to walk in and sit next to you?

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Finish these sentences..

18. My family would describe me as … always detail-oriented.

19. My autobiography would be titled … “Learning to Practice Kindness and Compassion.”

20.When I go, I will go … impeccably dressed.

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Burdon headlines sold-out show

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he San Carlos Theater hosted the most recent Keystock concert, which featured Eric Burdon & the Animals before a sold-out crowd. Keystock, which continues to support Homes For Veterans, Inc. and the Rotary Club of Key West, has hosted some of the biggest musical performances in Key West over the past decade—including names such as Huey Lewis, Three Dog Night and the Doobie Brothers.

“For me it’s all about our veterans,” said Keystock founder Joe Cleghorn.

“It’s just so important that we don’t forget that we still have men and women in harms way everyday and we should be doing everything we can to assist these heroes as they come back home.”

Attendees arrived early to catch Howard Livingston and the Mile Marker 24 Band. Livingston, along with the Lazy Lakes RV Resort team, have been instrumental to Keystock since its inception. While no future dates have been set, Cleghorn said he is exploring a Keystock concert series, rather than one marquee annual event.

—Weekly staff report 1. Eric Burton and the Animals dazzle a sold out crowd at the San Carlos Theater during the most recent Keystock concert.

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2. Always stylish and never dull, Tom Greenwood and George Fernandez were among a long list of Keystock VIPs. 3. Keystock founder Joe Cleghorn reviews the final preparations before the big show.

4. Mike Bonney joins Lazy Lakes’ Dave McGlathery at the most recent Keystock.

McGalthery is an original member of the Keystock concert series.

5. Howard Livingston and the MM 24 Band, who could headline any show, graciously open Keystock.

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6.Philadelphia natives and Key West locals, John and Bernadette McCall got to see Eric Burton and the Animals live while supporting a great cause.

7. The beautiful Elena Spottswood, and Sandy Higgs were all smiles with Robert Spottswood at the San Carlos Theater.

8. Mayor Craig Cates and wife, Cheryl, are no strangers to the Keystock Music series and avid supporters of Homes for Veterans Inc. CONTRIBUTED

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2017 Season

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Walk on the Wild Side

Spicy fashion show boosts Sister Season Fund KRISTEN LIVENGOOD kristen@keysweekly.com

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ver wonder what happens when your local bartender falls, breaks a leg, and can’t work for a couple weeks while recuperating? Sister Season Fund probably stepped up and helped with rent and utilities. Giving more than $300,000 to local service industry workers in Key West, Sister Season Fund is there to help.

Julie Hanson, president of the fund, knows the process well. She was a recipient in 2005 after ending up in the hospital for nine days with double pneumonia “I was so stressed out, I thought I was going to have to leave the island,” she said, as a full time stylist at Hot Cuts and part-time server at Key West Yacht Club. “Someone called and told me I had to get hold of Sister Season Fund, and within 48 hours they voted on it and helped me with my rent.”

“I wanted to pay it forward,” she said, joining the group as a volunteer, then as a board member, and now president. “Ninety percent of our population is in some sort of hospitality business, be it hotel workers, musi-

cians or taxi drivers.”

That’s when the fund’s biggest fundraiser of the year comes into play.

The spicy fashion show will have 20 local models showing off the fashions of 10 local stores on Sunday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. at The Southernmost House.

The event is $30 per person and includes appetizers and door prizes.

“Sister Season Fund is an all-volunteer board,” said Hanson. “We have no office space and minimal overhead, so basically every penny is going to local workers in need.”

The event will be emceed by Mulysa Gard with entertainment by some of Key West’s famous drag queens. The event has sold out in the past. “It’s going to be fun and very interesting,” said Hanson. “We hope to see everyone out there – locals helping locals.”

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / MARCH 10, 2017 Seven Fish’s tangy yellow curry is delicious with yellowtail sapper and fresh vegetables.

Defining Key West cuisine Seven Fish restaurant a culinary delight HAYS BLINCKMANN

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n 2003, a little restaurant named after a simple painting of seven fish opened, tucked away on Olivia Street in Old Town. Off the beaten path, with no parking, just 40 seats and the most intimate setting, with only 900 square feet, owner Bob Pollman of Seven Fish Restaurant managed to do the impossible. He won the hearts of every food critic, from locals to tourists to The New York Times. How? By creating Key West cuisine that defines the heart of local culinary talent.

Now in its brand-new building on Truman Avenue, with 150 seats and 4,500 square feet, the restaurant has a modernized atmosphere but the same great menu. Judging by the packed house, diners have welcomed the space with open hearts.

“We wanted to achieve a calm, light, casual bistro atmosphere,” said Pollman, who worked with Debra Butler Designs on Fleming Street.

Now with ample room for servers and tables, the atmosphere feels clean and intimate but still reflects the Seven Fish style.

“The menu has not changed; everything is exactly as it was at the Olivia Street restaurant. In fact our entire kitchen staff has been with us since day one,” said Pollman.

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Seven Fish’s ceviche is filled with fresh seafood and vegetables.

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Key West loves its signature cocktails and Seven Fish offers up a brimming Mile Zero mango martini or a clever Snipes Point jalapeño margarita to jumpstart the night. Worthy of the starter course is the seafood ceviche, a seafood-laden fresh salad or the crab cake filled with fish, crab and crawfish drizzled in a delectable garlic sauce topped with roasted garlic and chives.

Fresh fish is always on the menu, but the sautéed yellowtail snapper in a kicky yellow curry served over sticky rice is any local fish lover’s dream. Or go bold and different with gnocchi and fish in a rich bleu cheese sauce. While the menu is seafood heavy, there are the carnivorous classics such as meatloaf or New York strip. Finish the meal with a timeless banana flambé, served with Flamingo Crossing’s Tahitian vanilla and rum, rum, and some more rum.

Seven Fish’s menu is creative and full of variety, reflecting the essence of Keys cuisine: fresh, appetizing and excellent.

The Symphony tips our hat to Broadway with a spectacular homage to Tony Awardwinning musicals for a night to remember. A Chorus Line, Chicago, Hello Dolly, My Fair Lady, South Pacific and much more.

Join Bobby Nesbitt for a pre-concert chat at 6:45 pm.

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DEBATE OVER DOLLARS CITIES: ALLOCATION IS UNFAIR

PROMOTION KEEPS KEYS STRONG

By John Bartus

By Rita Irwin

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t our last City Council meeting, we unanimously joined other Keys municipalities — as well as Ocean Reef, Last Stand, the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce, and others — to request fair treatment over distribution of bed tax (tourist tax) dollars. Currently, 25 percent of one penny of that tax is budgeted for “bricks and mortar” — tourism-related capital improvement projects for local governments and non-profit attractions like the Wild Bird Center and Pigeon Key. The county can reimburse itself 100 percent of capital costs, but cities and non-profits are only entitled to 50-percent reimbursement.

Decisions about funding are made by the local District Advisory Committees (DACs), passed to the Tourist Development Council (TDC), and ratified by the Monroe County Commission.

A resolution on this issue was passed unanimously by Islamorada, Layton, Marathon, Key Colony Beach and Key West. Seeing as 83 percent of bed tax dollars are generated from Keys municipalities, it seems only right to make municipal governments equal beneficiaries. It would make things easier for non-profits and ensure up to 75 percent reimbursement. And, it asked that bricks and mortar funding not get rolled back into advertising. This would ensure that projects coming down the line have funding. The local DACs would still make all funding recommendations.

When the TDC heard the issue at its meeting this past week, they basically told the cities to drop dead. Key West Mayor (and TDC member) Craig Cates spoke eloquently in defense of the resolution. Sadly, he was the only one. A litany of lodging industry representatives (and the Key West Chamber of Commerce) spoke about a tourist economy in shambles.

In fiscal 2012, the county collected just over $25 million in the one cent added to bed taxes. Four years later, that number was nearly $36.5 million. That’s hardly an industry in decline.

But what was more shocking was the condescension and belittling of elected officials by appointed advisory industry representatives.

Any change was anathema to their push for more advertising dollars.

Those are taxpayer dollars, and they come under the sole authority of elected officials (in this case, the Monroe County Commission).

The TDC has done an excellent job marketing the Keys. I served three years on our local DAC, and I completely understand the need for advertising and marketing. But I also realize the need to provide a good experience for visitors, and that’s where bricks and mortar dollars for local governments and non-profits come in.

This Wednesday, the Monroe County Commission can remind the TDC that tourist tax dollars are still taxpayer dollars, and that the authority of their distribution rests solely with the County Commission. Call your commissioners and ask them to stand united with their elected municipal representatives and support this unanimously approved resolution. ­— John Bartus is a Marathon City Councilman and former president of the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce.

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s chair of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council (TDC), it is appropriate to respond to John Bartus’ column. I welcome the opportunity to provide information regarding the council’s recent decision to not vote in favor of a Marathon City Council resolution requesting 100 percent reimbursement for bricks and mortar projects for Monroe County’s incorporated areas and nonprofit organizations.

In his column, Mr. Bartus unfairly accused TDC board members, saying “they basically told the cities to drop dead.” He also claimed that board members “thumb(ed their) nose(s) at elected municipal officials.”

Any person who attended the meeting knows these accusations and claims are false. The meeting was civil and respectful for those representing both sides of the issue. The recording of the meeting supports that fact.

It was disheartening to read a column with such a fractious tone that painted the TDC board members as being disrespectful to elected officials.

The resolution presented to the board was drawn up before any conversations with TDC members were held. Several long meetings with TDC leadership took place after the resolution had been drafted.

Unfortunately, none of the suggestions given to our elected officals were reflected in the resolution presented to us.

The TDC voted against the resolution because: The tourism industry strongly believes the primary purpose of bed tax revenues (paid for by visitors and not Keys residents) is to advertise and promote the destination and keep the Keys economy strong.

Less advertising and event funding will affect visitation to the Keys, which will negatively impact local economies and reduce salesrelated taxes for local governments.

The District Advisory Committees (DACs) are made up of representatives of each local community, their businesses and the publicat-large. DAC members are capable of deciding where tax revenues earned in their district should be spent. It is imperative for DACs to develop their own budgets.

The current capital funding policy of matching 50 percent for municipalities and non-profit organizations is suitable because applicants should invest their own financial resources as well. This procedure has been proven for over 20 years.

The decision by TDC was supported by the Florida Keys Lodging Association, four of five Keys chambers of commerce and all DAC chairpersons at the meeting.

It’s important to remember that tourist development tax dollars are paid for by visitors when they stay in a Keys lodging facility. This can be a hotel, motel, guesthouse, campground or vacation rental.

Monroe ad-valorem, or property, taxes are not allocated to TDC. Tourist tax revenues are collected by the Monroe County Tax Collector and placed in a Tourist Development Trust Fund that is managed by TDC, as per state statute. All TDC recommendations are approved by the Monroe County Commission.

TDC’s meetings are open to the public and meeting schedules are on Monroe County’s website. Keys residents are encouraged to attend.

— Rita Irwin is Chair of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council

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Flaming Conchs: Kindling the Spirit

The Studios of Key West holds ‘Burning Man’ Fundraiser

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Weekly Staff report he Studios of Key West has created a series of fundraising events that are “delectable art-themed parties combining food, art and interesting locations in Key West” in support of our local arts.

Last Saturday, Rita and Fred Troxel hosted a “Burning Man”-themed party replete with the totem man to be ignited. Guests arrived in their best light-up outfits and outrageous costumes, reaffirming it is still the Age of Aquarius and to let the sun shine in.

HAYS BLINCKMANN/ Keys Weekly 1. Don Bartolone and Kim Pederson help greet people at the door with matching mohawks.

2. Phil and Terri Wilson are the “dark angels” of the night.

3. Kay Moak, left, with Rita Troxel and Kimo Moak like to be unrecognizable.

4. Rosi Ware, left, shows off the finest light-up jewels with Jean Carper and Diane Shelby.

5. Fred and Rita Troxel entertain with fabulous food, great costumes and the band “Uketopia,” all for the arts.

6. Tony Falcone, left, poses with his band of trouble makers DJ Johnson and Iceman Juan Pisani in front of the “Burning Man.”

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Pulling students’ heartstrings South Florida Symphony plays for schools KRISTEN LIVENGOOD kristen@keysweekly.com

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ey West welcomed Pulitzer Prize winner and Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson visited the Studios of Key West on March 5.. Robinson delivered a lecture entitled “The 1st Amendment in the Age of Trump,” which cautioned against “access journalism” and urged a renewed focus on journalistic integrity in the press.

Robinson, who is no stranger to Key West, spent much of his visit supporting Take Stock in Children and addressed students and supporters of the program during a separate speech at KWHS. Robinson, who grew up in the rural South and became one of the most recognized liberal journalists in modern media, encouraged students to remain dedicated to their dreams and goals—regardless of origin or circumstance.

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BRIEFLY Don’t miss the bus Become a bus driver

Writing in the Garden: Free poetry workshop

The City of Key West is holding a job fair to recruit drivers for the transit system on Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Transit Building, 5701 College Rd., Stock Island. There are full time and part time positions available and training for qualified applicants. Drivers earn a starting wage of $15.39 per hour.

Applications are available at www. cityofkeywest-fl.gov.

A free poetry workshop “Writing in the Garden” will be held the week of March 13 through 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Key West library. It will be directed by Key West award-winning poet Flower Conroy.

Space is limited to 11 people. For more information, contact 305-2923595.

itting in her seventh grade class years ago at Horace O’Bryant School in Key West, Sebrina Alfonso dreamed of conducting a symphony. Now, as she stands in front of the many musicians who play to the movements of her arms, she is the maestra conducting her own South Florida Symphony. And, it’s not just for lovers of the grandeur, but also as an educational experience for 3,500 elementary and middle-school students from Key Largo to Key West.

Students received a firsthand symphony experience under the direction of Alfonso, with narration by Donna Wissinger, this past week. Elementary and middle-school students were given in-classroom instruction and guidance, then brought to school district auditoriums to hear the sounds at work. Younger students witnessed “Peter and the Wolf” come alive, while seventh-graders saw the magic of the reef with a commissioned piece, “Preserving Our Coral Reef.”

“I really enjoyed it,” said fourthgrader Naima, 10. “It was so relaxing; as soon as they started playing, all of my tension just went away.”

Naima and her classmates from Sugarloaf School learned about the instruments and the story of “Peter and the Wolf” a few months ago. “It was great to experience the story without the instruments to begin with, then to see it in action.”

Elizabeth Young, executive director of Florida Keys Council of the Arts, said the intimidation of attending a symphony is absent when students and teachers experience it in this manner.

“The in-classroom learning explains all of the instrument families and how they work together, and then they get to see and feel how the orchestra is a team effort,” she said.

The arts council, Monroe County School District, South Florida Symphony and the teaching artists help bring the program to the classrooms, and the students to the concerts.

The seventh-graders integrated their experience with their science curriculums. The music for “Preserving Our Coral Reef” was inspired by Dr. David Vaughn, of Summerland Key’s MOTE Marine Laboratory.

“The main purpose of the program is to educate middle-school students about the dynamic ecosystem that is off their shores and to inspire them,” said Wissinger in her grant application for the school program.

Students from Key Largo through Marathon see the production on March 3.

Lower Keys students saw the production at Tennessee Williams.

Conductor Sebrina Alfonso, a sixthgeneration Conch, chats with the lead violin before the students hear the story of “Peter and the Wolf,” and “Preserving Our Coral Reef.”

Florida Keys Council of the Arts Executive Director Elizabeth Young with Symphony in Schools curator Donna Wissinger at Marathon Middle School auditorium.

KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly

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BOOK REVIEW

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‘All Grown Up’ resonates with a generation

BRIEFLY Children and teen poetry contest Monroe county students are encouraged to submit poetry entries to the Robert Frost Poetry Contest for Children and Teens by Friday, April 14. Children aged 6-12 and teens aged 13-18 are encouraged to email or drop their poems to The Studios of Key West, poetry@tskw.org. Students should include their name, parent or guardian’s name, phone number and age with submissions. Poetry can be any length, based on any subject, and be rhymed or unrhymed. Teachers may also submit the work of their students. Top prize for each age group is a $75 cash award, second prize is a $50. Honorable mentions will also be given. Winners will be recognized with certificates at a reception and public reading in May.

Reading and book signing at Books & Books @The Studios HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com

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ew York Times best-selling author Jami Attenberg’s book “All Grown Up” is hitting the book shelves this March and Key West is lucky to hear and meet the author first. Attenberg will be reading and signing her latest novel at Books & Books @The Studios Thursday, March 16 at 6 p.m.

“All Grown Up” is an exploration into being single in your 30s and turning 40. Andrea Bern is a New York Jewish working girl barreling into her 40s without a seat belt or a plan.

Nowadays, women will find more in common with characters like Andrea, who follow the notion that someday it will all work out instead of actually forcing it too. Andrea drinks too much, is promiscuous, meets the wrong men, doesn’t really care about her job, still needs her mom and, ironically, is disappointed when her friends and family move on. Pragmatically, she walked away from her passion for art for a paycheck and hates reflecting on her past. But when forced to, her memories reveal why it’s hard to maintain close relationships. Growing up with a lying drug-addled father and surrounded by her mother’s “handsy” male friends, no wonder she is un-charmed by relationships in general.

“She’s single and independent and child-free and her desires and dreams don’t necessarily match up with the conventional expectations of a female character – or a real-life woman, for that matter,” said Attenberg. “She has no fantasy of getting married or starting a family – that’s just not where her head is at. She’s striving simply to make and strengthen connections with the people around her, her friends, her family, her co-workers.”

The book is witty, sharp and relatable for many of Andrea Bern’s generation: those who look for love in all the wrong places, seek happiness, and realize everyone else is trying to do the same. It is a reflection on the journey of growing up rather than actually be-

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Camp registration begins for spring break Spring Break Coral Camp runs Monday to Friday, March 13-17 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Reef Relief for youth ages 6-12. This one-week session is limited to 25 campers and includes snorkeling, science, and crafts. Camp fee is $225 per child for the week. For more information, call 305-294-3100 or email reefrelief@gmail.com.

Coconut Castaways host Jump Up The Southernmost Coconut Castaways will be having its “Jump Up” social benefiting St. Baldrick’s Foundation, an organization that works with childhood cancer, on Friday, March 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lucy’s Retired Surfer’s Bar in Key West. There will also be a street party starting at 2 p.m. that is family- and pet-friendly. All “Jump Ups” are open to the public.

ing grown-up.

“I fell in love with Jami Attenberg’s earlier novel, ‘The Middlesteins,’” said author Judy Blume, “and her latest,‘All Grown Up,’ is funny, smart and tender, which makes me love her even more. I can’t wait to finally meet her in person at Books & Books!”

Jami Attenberg is the New York Times best-selling author of five novels, including ‘The Middlesteins’ and ‘Saint Mazie.’

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JAMI ATTENBERG reading and signing at Books & Books @The Studios 533 Eaton St., Key West March 16, 6 p.m.

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The Zonta Club of Key West is sponsoring its annual Heart Health Initiative to bring attention to the fact that heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States.

The club has partnered with Womankind to provide free comprehensive blood screenings to women in the Lower Keys.

Exams will include blood pressure checks, blood screenings (complete blood count, thyroid, complete metabolic panel and total lipid panel), BMI (body mass index) and a follow-up consultation. Eighty appointments will be available during March and April and can be made by calling Womankind at 305-294-4004.

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What organizations and activities are you involved with at Key West High School and why are they important to you?

Marching band, Interact Club, Zonta Club, National Honor Society, Beta Club, Reef Relief, Executive Board, and student council. They are important to me because I get to spend time with others, as well as work toward a greater cause.

Who has been your biggest inspiration at Key West High School and why?

My biggest inspiration is my older sister Emelita. She pushed me to do my best in academics, talk to students, and join clubs.

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

I think AP calculus has best prepared me for life after high school by stress, doubt, and satisfaction from having the determination to succeed when the odds are against you and uncertainty is all you see.

What is your favorite social medium and why? Whom do you follow?

I am too busy for social media. I follow my heart.

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

The biggest challenge facing the Florida Keys is the use of “Keys Disease” to cover up the lack of quality of life. To meet this, bring awareness to the social class with vocational and professional development.

What are your plans after high school?

One year at Florida Keys Community College to get an AA, then to Florida Gulf Coast University to get a BA in accounting and finance.

Do you think you will make the Keys your permanent home? Why or why not? ’Til it’s underwater.

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KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly 1. Badfish plays Sublime material from the ’90s music genre. They encompass ska, punk, reggae, and alternative rock.

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he Pier House Resort and Spa opened its beach up for a fundraising concert once again. This time, Howard Livingston and the Mile Marker 24 Band helped raise money for Bahama Village Music Program. The Bahama Village Music Program brings free musical education and instruction to children in Key West.

“We are very aware of how important it is to support local charities and are thrilled we could host this benefit concert for Bahama Village Music Program with Howard Livingston and his talented band,” said Joe Dantoni, general manager of Pier House Resort and Spa. “We have staff members whose children are involved in the program, making this event even more special for the Pier House.

We look forward to continuing this benefit concert for years to come.”

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KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly 1. Howard Livingston and the Mile Marker 21 Band play an evening at Pier House to help raise money for Bahama Village Music Program.

2. Bahama Village Music Program’s teacher Rodney Maxime, students Julia Beader and Aaliyah Dochow, and student teacher Senna Dos Santos work the silent auction table.

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3. Bahama Village Music Program Executive Director Katchen Duncan and the program’s president Larry Beader with Pier House’s Executive Assistant Adele Gerbracht and General Manager Joe Dantoni listen to Howard Livingston and the Mile Marker 21 Band play.

4. Benjamin Thene, 9, helps with the raffles.

5. The students from the Bahama Village Music Program open for Howard Livingston.

6. Howie fans Cyndy Livingston, and Cheryl and Craig Cates kick back in the sand to listen to the tunes.

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WHAT’S COMING

‘ROSE TATTOO’ March 10, 12, 13 Tennessee Williams Exhibit and Tropic Cinema A lecture and tour by Dennis Beaver, curator of the Tennessee Williams Exhibit, on the 1954 Key West filming of “The Rose Tattoo,” Friday at 10 a.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Exhibit, 513 Truman Ave. The film, starring Anna Magnani (who won an Oscar for her role as Serafina) and Burt Lancaster, is being shown at the Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St., on Monday, March 13 at 6 p.m.

INTERSECTION TRIO March 12, 4 p.m.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Violinist Laura Frautschi, cellist Kristina Reiko Cooper and pianist John Novacek make up Intersection, a classical and crossover group that formed in 1998.

At the Key West concert, at 401 Duval St., the trio will perform works by Kenji Bunch as well as by Felix Mendelssohn, and “Intersection Goes to the Movies!” with music from a number of films, from “Modern Times” to “The Godfather” to “My Fair Lady.”Tickets at keystix.com. Information at 305-2961520 or keywestimpromptu.org

VICKI ROSENBLATT and NANCY 3 HOFFMAN March 13, 5 p.m.

Little Room Jazz Club Vicki Rosenblatt and Nancy 3 Hoffman bring their musical collaboration to the Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval St., on Monday. These stylists of song and story share their repertoire of French tunes and standards, along with very funny songs. These ladies put the “happy” in Happy Hour.

WILD GILDEA NIGHTS March 13, 7 p.m.

Gildea Contemporary Gallery Singers Mary Spear and Yvan Agbo, new and deeply discounted artworks for sale, and free gifts and door prizes will be featured at the gallery, 522 Southard St., on Monday from 7 to 10 p.m. feature performances from popular. The first 30 guests will receive a free fine art poster from Netherlands artist Herman Stel. Two guests will receive door prizes from well-known Miami artist Roberto Britto. More information is at www.gildea.gallery

ON THE STAGE

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Smart, sassy, supremely clever

‘Avenue Q’ at the Waterfront Theater HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com

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ave you ever done a drug?

A prescribed pain med?

Hell, maybe just too much coffee, and the moment hits when an altered reality kicks in and your brain says, “Okay, I’m gonna roll with this, see where it takes me, let’s go.” That’s “Avenue Q” now playing a the Waterfront Theater through March 25, a puppet- and actor-filled adult musical comedy that takes everything about theater, plot, music and modern day angst and tosses it like a salad at Willy Wonka’s house.

Winner of three Tony awards for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, with music and lyrics by Jeff Marx & Robert Lopez and book By Jeff Whitty, “Avenue Q” has become one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history. With good reason. It’s witty, sassy, funny and has just enough total preposterousness.

Director Danny Weathers, Musical Director Michael Fauss, and Choreographer Penny Leto have done an exemplary job at assembling actors who not only dazzle with vocals and timing, but master puppetry as well.

Michael Boyer’s set design couldn’t provide a better example of creating first-rate theater in Key West.

Warning: the puppets take a minute to get used to because the actors/puppeteers are right there on stage working together. But that’s the crux of the whole show, deconstruction: from upending memories about Sesame Street (seeing the puppeteer), to laughing at youthful post-collegiate hope – a puppet named “Princeton” trying to find his purpose – mocking political correct-

Avenue Q At The Waterfront Theater Through March 25

ness with a song titled “Isn’t everyone a little bit racist?”, humanizing monsters, the trials of love both gay and straight, even to “schadenfreude” – pleasure at other’s misfortune. But the play provides millennial kitsch like the Bad Idea Bears urging characters to drink and have sex (think peer pressuring Care Bear knock offs) and Gary Coleman – yes the childhood actor is an actual character. And at some point there is an offbeat Greek chorus made out of singing cardboard boxes, a little weird, but oddly, it all makes sense.

“Avenue Q” masters being bizarre, funny and wonderful at the same time.

With impeccable acting, direction, music and set design, Waterfront Theater has yet again brought Broadway to Key West and transported audiences to “Avenue Q.” The play has an audience advisory and is rated R for audiences 18 and up due to adult language, themes and full frontal puppet nudity and sex . Tickets are available at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or at 305.294.5015.

“There’s a fine, fine line between love and a waste of time” —Kate Monster of ‘Avenue Q’

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MAR 23-25, 8PM Greencard Wedding is a New York-based, whiskeyinfused, theatrical indie-folk rock musical (and duo of the same name) that is touring America to raise awareness about topics from artist visas, immigration, and Southern vs. Midwestern cooking, to Irish toasts, Skype, and the importance of gathering in pubs.

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Akilah Winters at the piano, one of several instruments she plays.CONTRIBUTED

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f you look in a room at the Bahama Village Music Program and you see a pianist, a violinist, a guitarist, a bass player and a drummer, you might be looking at a room full of children … or you might just be looking in on Akilah Winters.

Born and raised in Key West, Akilah first began taking piano lessons at the Bahama Village Music Program in 2012. “BVMP has helped me explore who I am and the person I want to become,” said Winters about her experience as both a student and student-

teacher at the after school program that provides free music instruments and instruction to students in Key West. “All the instructors and teachers were very friendly and nice when I first began, and that’s how I knew that BVMP would be like a second home to me,” she said.

Not only did she find a home at the program, she also found a passion for music that she has helped pass on to her peers at the program. Whether she’s teaching piano, violin, guitar or drums to the younger students, or performing in the Key West High School Jazz Band, the BVMP Jazz Band, the School of Rock or the Suzuki Strings Class, she knows this is something she wants to do in the future.

A junior at KWHS, Akilah recently applied to the summer music program at the Berklee School of Music in Boston, where she hopes to attend college upon graduation next year. She hopes to get into songwriting and composing – something her talent for playing multiple instruments is sure to benefit – and begin performing those songs locally. “I hope to keep working on my music career and grow into a musician you’ll see performing around town,” she said.

Akilah’s experience at BVMP has ensured that whatever direction her music career takes, you’ll always be able to find her tucked away in a corner practice room showing a beginner piano student how to play “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” helping a violinist trudge through Pachelbel’s “Canon in D,” or maybe even teaching herself how to play a new instrument.

“Whatever happens, I want to come back to Key West after college and resume helping children grow a passion for music like I did,” she said.

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Bartender Jennifer Grimm serves the locals Red White and Blues at Coconut Mallory’s Boathouse. CONTRIBUTED

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artender Jennifer Grimm loves July. It shows in her drinks and her choice in wedding dates (she’s getting married on July 1). Her favorite drink to make at The Boathouse at Coconut Mallory Resort is her Red, White and Blue drink. Made with winebased rums, blueberry juice, fruit punch, and lemonade, she says it’s at the top of her list to serve because it tastes great and it’s pretty.

“I love working here,” she said. “I get to meet new people every day and the locals love it here.” She’s even met people from her hometown in Illinois who have moseyed up to her bar.

Although the bar doesn’t serve its own food, it has an array of restaurants on speed dial to deliver to the bar. And karaoke nights, on the first and third Thursday, are a big hit with the local talent.

When she isn’t working, she’s helping her husband-tobe Joe with remodeling their old town house, kayaking and playing at Marvin Key, and working on wedding plans.

The bar’s claim to fame is its off-the-beaten-path location at 1445 South Roosevelt Blvd.

“Locals know to come here when they want to get away from the hustle and bustle of downtown,” she said. “It’s the perfect spring break reprieve.”

Live Music LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB Denis Hyland Jazz Quartet – Friday, March 10 at 8:30 p.m.

Debra Dean Trio – Saturday, March 11 at 8:30 p.m.

Barry Cuda & the Sharks – Sunday, March 12 at 9 p.m.

Open jam w/ Larry B. & Bill Blue - Monday, March 13 at 8:30 p.m.

Deb Hudson – Tuesday, March 14 at 8:30 p.m.

Libby York – Wednesday, March 15 at 5:30 p.m.

Debra Dean Trio – Wednesday, March 15 at 8:30 p.m.

Bobby Nesbit – Thursday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m.

Hal Howland Trio – Thursday, March 16 at 8:30 p.m.

GREEN PARROT The Fritz – Friday, March 10 through Sunday, March 12 Green Parrot Jazz – Sundays at 1 p.m.

E’Claires – Tuesday, March 14 The Ramble Band – Wednesday, March 15 Ukulele Night – Wednesday, March 15 at 8 p.m.

The Beatles Band – Thursday, March 16 BOTTLE CAP LOUNGE Tips Fundraisers - Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m.

Latin Dance Party - Saturdays at 11 p.m.

Line dancing w/ Marvin - Tuesdays at 8 p.m.

DJ Dino House Music - Tuesdays at 11 p.m.

PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR Alfonse - Fridays and Saturdays at noon Joel - Fridays at 4 p.m.

Din Allen - Saturdays at 4 p.m.

Amandah Jantzen - Sundays at noon Rob DiStasi - Mondays at noon, Tuesdays at 4 p.m., and Wednesdays at noon Rusty Lemmon - Tuesdays at noon Tom Taylor - Wednesdays at 4 p.m.

Brian Roberts - Thursdays at noon Din Allen - Thursdays at 4 p.m.

TWO FRIENDS PATIO RESTAURANT Local artists performing live daily: twofriendskeywest.com.

Karaoke – Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 p.m.

SUNSET PIER at OCEAN KEY RESORT Marjory Lee – Friday, March 10 at 1 p.m.

Billy the Squid & Sea Cow Drifters – Friday, March 10 at 5:30 p.m.

Mark Lum - Saturday, March 11 at 1 p.m.

Nina Newton Band – Sunday, March 12 at 1 p.m.

Robert Albury – Sunday, March 12 and Monday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m.

The Frito Lays – Monday, March 13 at 1 p.m.

Tony Baltimore – Tuesday, March 14 at 1 p.m.

The Happy Dog – Tuesday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Raven Cooper – Wednesday, March 15 at 1 p.m.

The Doerfels – Wednesday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Claire Finley – Thursday, March 16 at 1 p.m.

E’Claires – Thursday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m.

BISTRO SOLE Mateo Jampol – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:30 p.m.

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WHAT’S COMING

MICHAEL HAYKIN’S NEW WORK March 16, 6 p.m.

Lucky Street Gallery

KEY WEST HOME TOURS March 17-18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Old Island Restoration Foundation

AUTHOR DOUG MACK March 20, 6 p.m.

Key West Theater

EASTER EGG ROLL April 1, 10 a.m.

Truman Little White House

Lucky Street Gallery, 1204 White St., presents an exhibition of Michael Haykin’s new work, with an opening on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Haykin will be in the gallery discussing his work, philosophy and techniques beginning at 6 p.m. A long-time resident of Key West now living in Montana, Haykin recently has had major shows at The University of Arizona Museum of Art and the Yellowstone Art Museum.

More information at luckystreetgallery. com.

The final tour of the 2016-17 season features five homes whose renovations, expansions and creative décor offer an exploration of what can be done in the confines of limit space and restrictive regulations – with a dose of history. Tours run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; homes may be seen in any order and viewings may be split over the two days. The next home tour season will begin in December. More information available at oirf.org.

Doug Mack is a travel writer based in Minneapolis, whose latest book is “The Not-Quite States of America: Dispatches from the Territories and Other Far-Flung Outposts of the USA.” It is an account of his adventures in places like American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Mack will be the final speaker of the Key West Friends of the Library’s lecture series this year.

Admission is free. More information is at friendsofthekeywestlibrary.org

The Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation invites young children and their families to the inaugural Easter Egg Roll on the lawn at the Little White House, 111 Front St., from 10 a.m. to noon.

The celebration will include an Easter egg roll, egg hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny, arts and crafts, photo booth and live music. The event is free, with the first 500 children (up to age 12) receiving a wooden souvenir egg.

Information at trumanlittlewhitehouse. com.

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he Keys may be 4,282 miles from Dublin, but come March 17 patrons at every drinking establishment from Key West to Key Largo will be clad in green and raising toasts to friendships, sunsets, fishing, puppies, green food coloring and whatever else comes to mind.

Jameson will fill glasses and drinking songs will float across warm breezes.

Many restaurants and dinner cruises will serve up Irish fare, and a few will go a bit further.

Key Largo maintains two Irish traditions. March 11 brings the Upper Keys Irish Festival, with a parade, singing contest, live music, Irish dancing and plenty of corned beef, hosted at the Caribbean Club (MM 104, caribbeanclubkl.com). Then on March 17 proper, Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar continues the party with a parade and celebration (MM 94.5, snapperskeylargo.com).

The biggest party in Marathon lands in Key Colony Beach, with its annual parade. Parade assembly begins at 4:30 p.m., with vehicles gathering at the 15th Street Circle and walkers meeting at Sunset Park. At 5 p.m., vehicles will start the parade, going to 14th Street toward Sunset Park, where walkers will join in. The route then follows Ocean Drive all the way to its end at First Street. The parade is followed by, you guessed it, corned beef. Sparky’s Landing serves that up, but the party overflows from there into all of the nearby bars as well, including Key Colony Inn, turning the evening into one, big festive block party (sparkyslanding.com).

Big Pine Key Fishing Lodge cuts straight to the libations with its annual St. Patrick’s Day dance and beer drinking contest. The rules: wear green, form teams of six, try to win (MM 33, bpkfl.com). Nearby Boondocks Grill goes Irish with food, music and mini golf (MM 27.5, boondocksus.com).

The biggest Keys’ Paddy’s Day party, however, starts at MM 0. Every year Key West turns from “one human family” into one big Irish one. Not that anyone in Key West requires a holiday to drink and be merry, but this day comes as a fun excuse to bust out goofy hats, green Mardi Gras beads, green tutus, green … whatever the heart desires.

This year marks the 39th annual St. Patrick’s Day Bar Stroll, which is actually on Saturday, March 18. Walk from the ocean to the gulf, and stop at most of the bars in between. Local Rick Dostal started the beloved Key West charity event in 1979 and diligently keeps it alive today. It was once a “run” between bars, but since running and chugging often ended with the beer back out on the sidewalk, it eventually became a stroll. A T-shirt and beer ticket is $30, and only an additional $10 for magic Irish boxer shorts. Don’t know what those are? Investigate at stpatricksdaybarstroll.com.

For those who prefer a lessplanned day, all that’s in order is a walk through Old Town. Merriment spills out of every bar along Duval, along with plenty of live music, dancing jigs and green drinks. There are three Irish pubs in town: McConnell’s Pub & Grill (900 Duval), Shanna Key (1900 Flagler Ave.) and the perpetually celebratory Irish Kevin’s Bar (211 Duval), all of which up the traditional Irish food menu for the day. And don’t forget the sunset at Mallory Square — what better way to start off a lucky St. Patrick’s Day evening than by watching the elusive green flash at sunset.

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THEME: DELICIOUS DESSERTS ACROSS

1. Scottish Highlands’ pattern 6. ____ Brown from “Back to the Future” 9. “For ____ the Bell Tolls” 13. Alluring maiden 14. Feminists’ 1923 proposal, acr.

15. Push 16. Not Ionic or Corinthian 17. SNL’s “home” 18. Acquired behavior pattern 19. *Danish or croissant 21. *With ice cream 23. Color wheel feature 24. *”Baking with Julia,” e.g.

25. Rejuvenating spot 28. Stephen King’s “The Green ____” 30. License to park, e.g.

35. Olympic castaway?

37. Read, watched or listened to 39. Hot spot 40. Swirling vortex 41. Wilt “The ____” Chamberlain 43. Beginning of musical staff 44. DNA and RNA 46. Recipe direction 47. Saw incision 48. Rh in Rh disease 50. “Follow me!”

52. Pig’s digs 53. Loud get-together 55. Actress Thompson 57. *Apple coat 61. *Like Cherries Jubilee 64. Defendant’s excuse 65. One who copies behavior of another 67. Lion sounds 69. “Thesaurus” author 70. Intelligent humor 71. Grassy plain 72. School activity 73. Anagram for #49 Down 74. Those in favor

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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 2013 Chevy Sonic low miles $8,990 2015 Nissan Altima low miles $13,990 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!

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

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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.

GREAT DEAL 2012 Lincoln MKZ. Black exterior with tan leather interior & wood grain.

Only 39,000 miles. Asking $14,500. Call Nicole for additional info 305407-5180.

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Could turn into longer-term.

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For more details contact sales@ wanderingdog creations. com or call 305-495-2820.

FOR RENT, small office in Tavernier, 135 Hood Ave., includes utilities.

Call Chris 305-5226598.

AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

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Driftwood Pizza & Subs is looking for General Managers, Cooks and Drivers. Apply within. 10875 Overseas Highway, Marathon Part-time Receptionist Nights & Weekends. Plantation Key Nursing Center, Tavernier, FL. To apply for position, please submit your resume to BOL@ PLANTATIONKEYNC.COM 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.

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 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. Advertising sales professional sought for temporary position for local tourism-centric

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

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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.

Office for Rent in Key Largo. 2 Units, 750 sq. ft. each. 99696 Overseas Highway.

Call Chris 305-5226598

FOR RENT RESIDENTIAL FOR RENT-Grassy Key, 2BR/2BA Oceanfront Duplex with pool.

Upgraded, very private grounds. $2,200/ month. Call 603-4986412 House for Rent, 2/2 fully furnished. Utilities included.

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FOR SALE RESIDENTIAL Duplex For Sale in Marathon.

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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 IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 16-CP-141-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA M. SILVER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of PATRICIA M. SILVER, deceased, whose date of death was October 26, 2016 and whose social security number is XXX-XX-4812, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070. 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 upon 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 persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must

LEGAL NOTICES 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 the first publication of this notice is March 3, 2017.

Personal Representative: ROBERT FELDMAN 2915 Drexel Drive Houston, TX 77027 Perlman, Bajandas, Yevoli & Albright, P.L. Counsel for Petitioner 283 Catalonia Avenue, Suite 200, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 T: 305.377.0086 F. 305.377.0781 By: John W. Annesser, Esq. Florida Bar No. 98233 Richard A. DeCicca, Esq. Florida Bar No. 48733 Publish: March 3 & March 10, 2017 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 17-DR-161-K Division: Family Dedrick Bethea, Petitioner, and Cassandra Mitchell, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: Cassandra Mitchell ADDRESS: Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Dedrick Bethea whose address is 2200 Fogarty Avenue, Key West, Florida 33040, on or before April 7, 2017 and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address.

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Dated: Februrary 24, 2017 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: March 3, March 10, March 17 and March 24, 2017 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 17-CP-12-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JOHN LEE SMITH, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The summary administration of the estate of JOHN L. SMITH, deceased, whose date of death was December 18, 2016, File Number 17-CP-12-P, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070.

The name and address of the authorized representative and the authorized 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 served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

Publish: March 10 & March 17, 2017 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 17-CP-11-M Middle Keys IN RE: ESTATE OF HILDA E. HUNT, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Hilda E. Hunt, deceased, whose date of death was September 4, 2016, 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.

All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

The date of first publication of this notice is: March 10, 2017.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

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

The date of the first publication of this notice is March 10, 2017.

COLBY LEE SMITH Authorized Representative of the estate of JOHN L. SMITH Brian J. Downey, Esq. FL Bar Number: 0017975 BRIAN J. DOWNEY, P.A. Attorney for Petitioner 14090 Metropolis Ave.,

Personal Representative: Carol Garvin fka Carol Williams 1815 Tigertail Avenue Coconut Grove, Florida 33133

Publish: March 10 & March 17, 2017 The Weekly Newspapers

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Private Swim club hiring server/bartender Apply in Person

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Store Manager Position

is now hiring for Afternoon & Evening Shifts.

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Parking spaces also available.

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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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SPRING SOCIAL JOIN THE CLUB AT KEY WEST HARBOUR 6 MONTH SUMMER SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL $750+ TAX Must join by 4/1/17. Taxes will be added to the $750.

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MEMBERS RECEIVE ACCESS TO OUR PRIVATE BEACH, SAUNA, INFINITY POOL, THE CLUB RESTAURANT, & OUR NEWLY RENOVATED GYM.

FRIDAY , MARCH 24 5:30PM: VIP Champagne Reception & Appetizers 6:30PM: Doors open for General Admission

Key West Golf Club Clubhouse

Parking provided at FKCC with HTA trolley service to Golf Club from 5:30pm-9:30pm

MC: TOM LUNA • MUSIC BY CAPTAIN JOSH RAMSTECK • COMPLIMENTARY BEER & WINE • CASH LIQUOR BAR FLORIDA KEYS BREWING CO. BEER BUS LIVE AUCTION • SILENT AUCTION SCOOTER & 50/50 RAFFLE! Fabulous dinner prepared by Culinary Conch MARTIN LIZ and La TeDa”s King CHRISTOPHER ROUNDS

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