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Judge Georgina Hosek, left, and show Chairwoman Carol Mackenzie commence their duties of reviewing and judging winners of the Art Guild of the Purple Isles’ 51st annual Members Judged art show. See story, page 9.

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LOCAL CHATTER

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The Upper Keys has no shortage of tasty eateries to visit. The bayside view of a Keys sunset always goes better with the day’s freshest catch. Some spots are world renowned for their seafood dishes, while others boast delicious desserts that, when it comes to satisfying a sweet tooth, truly take the cake. Sandbar Sunday-based scientific “studies” have shown that those lucky enough to start their day with a dockside breakfast (and yes, Bloody Marys qualify as breakfast) not only live longer, happier lives, but also have an average of 50 more mates throughout their lives than their malnourished counterparts. So, in the interest of science, the Weekly asked locals…

Where is the best spot to have breakfast in the Upper Keys?

Every Sunday!!

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“I like to go before 9 a.m. and get the local special at the Galley,” said Jason Harrington, of Denny’s Appliances.

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Pilot House’s Jennifer Abbott said “Evelyn’s of Key Largo. I normally get their omelets; they’re really good.”

Pierre Bensusan IN CONCERT

“Best World Music Guitar Player” Justin Lapompe, of Pilot House, said “Doc’s Diner. That’s the original breakfast spot up here.”

—Guitar Player’s Magazine Readers’ Choice

CONCERT: WEDNESDAY

March 15, 7:30 p.m.

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“Harriet’s Restaurant. Their biscuits and gravy is pretty tasty, and all that I get when I go,” said Madelyn Malloggi, also of Pilot House.

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ynchronized swimmers need to be flexible, strong, coordinated, and completely comfortable in the water. The complexity of the sport requires constant practice and dedication. The Upper Keys’ Synchro Sirens embody every bit of that dedication – only smaller.

Led by former Ohio State University’s national collegiate champion and Keys native Coach Isla Turner, the Sirens are hard at work mastering the skills they’ll need to be champions.

In three years, the club has grown in membership from four to 15, with both competitive and recreational teams.

Now in her third year of synchronized swimming, young Siren Ava is enjoying herself as much as ever.

“I did the camp and thought it was really fun, so I joined the club and kept doing it. My favorite part are the drills the group does,” said Ava. The tiniest Siren, Alice, was given the duty of being on top of the lifts, which she said are always fun. Being on top of the formation has allowed her to break out of her shell. So the team gave her the “Turtle” award.

Turner often challenges her Sirens’

ability levels. Using a combination of weight belts, ankle weights, and inflatable jugs to help master stabilizing upside-down, Turner uses advanced training techniques to get the most out of her swimmers.

Turner relies on technology as training aids too. Along with an underwater microphone, Turner records the girls with a GoPro and then reviews the routine on her iPad with the group, tweaking each swimmer to expedite muscle memory.

“In the first few years of learning the sport, it takes a lot of practice, especially in the beginning,” said Turner.

“That’s why our swimmers are required to practice 3 to 4 days a week.”

That’s not all. Turner may assign extra training, homework and set goals for the girls outside of practice to help them move along faster. The sirens have welcomed the challenge.

Siren Skye says her favorite part about being part of the team is “learning routines, and I also like the costumes.”

Another Siren, Liza, said she enjoys being part of a team and making new friends the most. Liza was recognized by the team for her willingness to help other swimmers, aptly being awarded the “Friendly Frog” award.

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training is dedicated to developing the swimmer’s orientation in the water, learning drills in and out of the water, mastering sculling skills, and conditioning. Sculling is the term used for horizontal movements by the arms used to keep a swimmer’s head above the surface.

“The hardest thing they’ll learn at the beginning are the different types of sculling skills that they’ll need when they perform different spins,” said Turner. “At any competition, they have to perform 4 figures and compete individually while their forms are observed by a panel of judges. Their forms are 35 percent of the placement score; the other 65 percent is their routine.”

At competition, the swimmers are not allowed to use caps or goggles.

That means swimmers have to get used to having water in their eyes. To keep their hair contained, the team uses Knox gelatin to solidify their locks into a stiff bun. Synchronized swimmers refer to it as “knoxing.”

“It feels like you have a rock on your head,” said the oldest Siren, Maleah. “You have to use hot water and conditioner to get it out, but it takes a couple days.”

Turner said the sport has gotten more difficult since she competed, and the level of endurance and power needed in the water has, too.

“The lifts and throws have gotten higher, more powerful, and more creative. The speed of the routines has also become a lot faster,” said Turner.

Whatever the sport will require, the Sirens appear to be ready, and in sync.

ENTERTAINMENT

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Guitarist returns for intimate concert GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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onsidered by many as one of the world’s greatest guitarists, Frenchman Pierre Bensusan will perform for a small audience in Tavernier – on purpose.

The concert, presented by Islamorada Community Entertainment, will be at the Café Moka, next to the Tavernier Hotel, MM 92. Sixty tickets, at $30 each, are available.

Bensusan, also a composer and singer, released his first album when he was 18 , winning the prestigious Montreux Festival grand prize in 1976.

After 11 more albums and numerous music awards, he returns for his fifth concert in the Keys. In 2009, Bensusan and noted American guitarist Leo Kottke performed for an ICE concert at Coral Shores Performing Arts Center.

“No other guitarist shares his strange gifts of sophistication, accessibility and downright joy,” said Kottke. “Even at its most complex, Pierre’s music only needs ears to be enjoyed.”

Bensusan’s acoustic guitar music is often characterized as a complex mixture of Celtic, folk, world music, new age, and chamber jazz. His singing expresses warmth, charm and inventiveness.

“Even guitar virtuosos consider him the master, a musician’s musician, and the small setting at the Café Moka is the perfect place to hear him play,” said David Feder, president of ICE and himself an accomplished guitarist. “His selection

by Guitar Players Magazine – the bible of serious guitarists – as the ‘Best World Music Guitarist’ was well deserved.”

ICE is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing quality entertainment and cultural events to Upper Keys residents. Proceeds from ICE events provide music, dance, and arts scholarships to local students and grants to school programs.

SAVE THE DATE March 10 - 26 • Art Guild of the Purple Annual Art Show from 10 to 5 p.m. at Florida Keys History & Discovery Center, Islamorada; Thursday to Saturday only.

Friday, March 10 • Fran Carlisle & Rupert Rodriguez private art reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roberto Russel Galleries, MM 81 Bayside.

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 • Outdoor Fest: Walk the Refuge from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Key Largo Crocodile Lake. Free.

• Historical trolley tours, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., starting from the Islamorada Moose Lodge, MM 81.5.

• Lip Sync Contest at 6:30 p.m. at the Key Largo Lions Club, MM 100. $20 per ticket.

Monday, March 13 • Mahjong at noon, duplicate bridge at 1 p.m., pinochle at 5 p.m., trivia at 6:30 p.m., Key Largo Civic Club.

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

• “Bloodline” mini-binge, featuring two episodes at 2 p.m., Discovery Center, Islander Resort, MM 82, Islamorada.

• BPW Bayside and Bubbles from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. at Amoray Dive Resort, Key Largo.

• History of Diving presentation on underwater living experience in Aquarius at 7 p.m., Islamorada.

PIERRE BENSUSAN Wednesday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m.

Café Moka, MM 92, Tavernier.

Tickets, information at keysice.com

Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17 • Outdoor Fest: Backcountry tour 8 to 11 a.m. at Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge. $30.

Sunday, March 19 • Islamorada Seafood Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Morada Way Art District, Islamorada.

Monday, March 20 • Mahjong at noon, duplicate bridge at 1 p.m., pinochle at 5 p.m., trivia at 6:30 p.m., Key Largo Civic Club.

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THE ARTS

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Members Judged, Winners Chosen

Co-Chairwoman Marty Cederberg, left, and publicity chair Janice Lee stand next to the Art ‘n Facts student art exhibit created by fourth and fifth grade students of Plantation Key School.

Guild hosts 51st art show GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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n March 8, the Art Guild of the Purple Isles presented ribbons to this year’s winners of the 51st annual Members Judged Art Show. The judging for the show was conducted by artist-illustrator Georgina Hosek on March 7. Ribbons were presented

by Steven Sandifer, son of Cris Sandifer, late Guild member and beloved friend to local artists. This year’s show is dedicated to her.

“It’s a bittersweet event, but we’re happy that Cris will be able to continue on in the memory of the art world and in our community,” said show Chairwoman Carol Mackenzie. “We found it challenging to fill the shoes Cris left. Not only do we miss her, we miss all she does. She was an inspiration to the guild and a powerhouse with all the things she was able to accomplish for art in the community.”

This year, the contest has 117 fine art and photography entries, the most the show has ever had.

“This is the second year we’ve had it at the Keys History and Discovery Center; thanks to the great participation, we’ve had to move it to a larger venue,” said Janice Lee, Purple Isles publicity chair and past president of the guild.

Guests will have an opportunity to browse fine art by local artists, as well as exhibited art

by Plantation Key School 4th and 5th grade students. Displayed works include oil, watercolor, acrylics, pencil, pastels, photography and sculptures.

“We have a strong and unique guild,” said show Co-Chairwoman Marty Cederberg. “80 percent of our members are hobbyists, but certainly have grown into fine artists. For this show to be predominantly hobbyists and have the quality of art we have here is amazing. We exceeded our numbers by nearly double last year, and this year they expect the same.”

Cris’ Easel The Art Guild of the Purple Isles dedicated its 51st annual Members Judged Art Show to the beloved late artist Cris Sandifer.

Sandifer worked with a multitude of media, including oils, watercolors, acrylics and computergenerated art. Her initiatives geared to promoting arts and culture in the Keys will leave a legacy for generations of Conchs. Along with being an instructor at Ocean Reef Art League, Sandifer helped bring internationally recognized artist instructors to work with local artists.

She served as president of the Art Guild of the Purple Isles, chairwoman of the Florida Keys Council of the Arts, where she also served six years on the board of directors. Sandifer began the Connection Project art mural that is currently making its rounds throughout the Keys.

Following her passing, members of the guild banded together to find a special way to honor their friend. “Cris’ Easel,” a bronze sculpture honoring Sandifer, is to be placed on the grounds of the Murray E Nelson Cultural and Government Center, said Art Guild of the Purple Isles publicity chair Janice Lee. “The sculpture will be created by local artist Dwayne King of Old Road Gallery in Tavernier.

The easel will be useable by any plein air artist that would like to set up and paint.”

Cris’ Easel Fund is relying on friends of the art guild and the community to support the project.

Contributions can be mailed to: Cris’ Easel Fund First State Bank of the Florida Keys Key Largo, FL 33037

The Art Guild of the Purple Isles is inviting the public to the opening weekend reception through Sunday, March 12.

The art will continue to be on display each day from March 16-19 and 23-26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Florida Keys History & Discovery Center. Admission is free.

There will also be a raffle for a chance to win one of four original masterpieces by Dan Lawler, Ingrid Brooks, Kathleen Denis and Morna Strengtholt.

Visitors will have also have the chance to vote for the highly sought-after “People’s Choice Award” while they browse the exhibited works.

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Live Music

Libations

SNAPPER’S Outer Band - Friday, March 10 Outer Band - Saturday, March 11 Steve Venini Band - Sunday, March 12 Steve Venini - Monday, March 13 Billy Davidson - Tuesday, March 14 Ray Jaworski - Wednesday, March 15 Dangerous Dave - Thursday, March 16 Dangerous Dave - Friday, March 17

April Ayd loves painting and time alone with a romantic Nicholas Sparks novel.

GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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Snook’s Bayside

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he bayside views at Snook’s are ideal, along with its ever-popular libation - the Snook’s Sunset. Concocted with dark rum, amaretto, grenadine, orange and pineapple juices, this tropical libation is presented in a mason jar and garnished with orange, cherries and a cute umbrella.

April Ayd, a recent Keys transplant, moved to the Keys in December with her youngest son and pet cat Star. Originally from Baltimore, Ayd made the move south after life finally presented an opportunity for the mother of four to slow things down.

“This is where I want to be and where I find my peace and serenity. I’m ready to spend the rest of my life here,” said Ayd. The lifelong Maryland resident was able to trade the Baltimore aquarium for a slightly larger natural one, though she’s yet to take to the Dolphins and Marlins, and still roots for the Ravens and Orioles. With more than 20 years bartending and management experience in the service-industry world, Ayd’s hustle behind the bar is notable. Her hobbies include kayaking, riding bikes, reading, gardening and painting. She’s currently refining her acrylic art, and likes depicting scenery.

Often sporting a smile, it’s no wonder her motto is “life is what you make it.”

Visit her at Snooks Bayside, located at MM 100 bayside.

GILBERT’S Retro Sky - Friday, March 10 Stone Mojo - Saturday, March 11 IGOR and Red Elvise - Sunday, March 12 Bobbe Brown - Tuesday, March 14 Harry French - Wednesday, March 15 DJ Reggae Ronnie - Thursday, March 16 Overhol - Friday, March 17 LORELEI’S CABANA BAR AND RESTAURANT The Steve Venini Band - Friday, March 10 Dropouts Band - Saturday, March 11 Static Band - Sunday, March 12 The Carousers - Monday, March 13 Harry French - Tuesday, March 14 Webb Davidson - Wednesday, March 15 Webb Davidson - Thursday, March 16 Funky Blu Roots Band - Friday, March 17 SKIPPERS DOCKSIDE Bobbe Brown - Friday, March 10 Lee Sharp - Saturday, March 11 Scotty Meyer - Sunday, March 12 Lee Sharp - Monday, March 13 Bobbe Brown - Tuesday, March 14 Ronnie Molyneaux - Wednesday, March 15 Scott YoungBurg - Thursday, March 16 Bobbe Brown - Friday, March 17 BAYSIDE GRILLE The Catch - Friday, March 10 John Studebaker - Saturday, March 11 Dave’s Alter Ego - Sunday, March 12 Luke Sommer Glenn - Monday, March 13 Dave Bowman - Tuesday, March 14 Steve Venini - Wednesday, March 15 Steve Venini Band - Thursday, March 16 The Catch - Friday, March 17 SNOOKS The Freddie’s - Mondays Ashba - Tuesdays Bobbe Brown - Wednesdays Scotty Meyers - Thursdays Yishka - Fridays The Freddie’s - Saturdays The Sweetwater Band / Yishka - Sundays

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Haidee Jo Summers, Lincolnshire, England/ INGE HAWKINS, Hibiscus Marketing

SUPPORT MADE PLAIN

Paint Out raises thousands for shelter Nine days. Twenty artists. Seventyone thousand dollars.

The first ever Paradise Paint Out raised $71,000 for the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter.

“This event provides an incredible opportunity for art lovers to watch and meet some of the finest Plein Air painters from around the country while also supporting some incredible causes within our community,” said Russell Post, broker of Ocean Sotheby’s International Realty, which sponsored the event.

The nine-day event in January featured drew more than 600 visitors and 20 national and international artists, painting some of the iconic scenes of the Florida Keys “en plein air” or in open air.

The event benefits the five programs of the shelter, which helps the at-risk children and families of Monroe County.

Some highlights included a Full Moon Nocturnal Painting at the Florida Keys Country Club in Marathon, artist demonstrations at Grimal Grove in Big Pine Key and Little Basin Villas in Islamorada, the Mid-Way Finale at the 15th annual Mayors Ball in Key West, Florida Bay Preservation Day from the land and water, and the Finale & Preservation Night reception, a partnership with Florida Bay Forever.

The finale reception drew more than 160 attendees at the new gallery, Our Place in Paradise in Islamorada.

The evening featured a $500 cash prize People’s Choice Award that went to Jason Sacran from Arkansas, and a $1,000 cash prize Artist’s Choice Award that was a tie between Haidee-Jo Summers of England and Sacran. The proceeds for the evening benefited both the Children’s Shelter and Florida Bay Forever.

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Jason Sacran, of Arkansas/ INGE HAWKINS, Hibiscus Marketing

OPINION

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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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eafood from dozens of Islamorada’s restaurants, arts, belly dancing and more will be featured at the second annual Seafood Festival and Art Show in Islamorada.

The Islamorada Moose is holding the event on Sunday, March 19, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the Old Highway in Islamorada at MM 81.5, in partnership with the Morada Way Arts and Cultural District.

The festival will showcase a wide variety of seafood samplings from Islamorada restaurants, works by Keys artisans, and live music at various locations within the cultural district.

Libations and craft beers will also be on hand.

Proceeds from the event benefit Moose Charities. More information is available from Dennis Ward at 305.812.6072 or on Facebook at Islamorada Seafood Festival and Art Show.

BRIEFLY Trolley tours on the calendar The Matecumbe Historical Trust will give “29 Points of Interest” historical trolley tours on the islands of Islamorada on Saturday, March 11, starting from the Islamorada Moose Lodge, MM 81.5. Tours begin at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and take about one hour.

Reservations are recommended.

Tickets, at $15 apiece, may be purchased on-site; children 6 and under are admitted free. MHT volunteers staff a tent at the tour’s start, providing details, selling tickets and also books, T-shirts and more.

For more information or to make reservations, contact Barbara at 305393-0940.

Binge on ‘Bloodline’ at History & Discovery Center Each Wednesday through May 24, Keys History & Discovery Center will host a weekly “Bloodline” mini-binge, featuring two episodes at 2 p.m. Largely filmed in the Upper Keys, the Netflix series explores the dark secrets of the

Rayburn family. Netflix is expected to release season three in its entirety on May 27, in time for a three-day holiday weekend.

The viewing is free for Discovery Center members, and $5 for nonmembers. Reservations are not needed, but come early to ensure a seat in the 35-seat state-of-the-art theater.

The Discovery Center is in Islamorada, MM 82, located at the Islander Resort.

For more information, call 305-9222237.

Bingo games raise scholarship funds On Tuesday, March 27, the Florida Keys Board of Realtors is having a bingo game from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Islander Resort, MM 82. The $20 donation includes 3 cards and a dauber. Additional cards will also be available. The event features light snacks and a cash bar and proceeds benefit the board’s high school scholarship fund.

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The 26th Island Fest is April 1-2 in Islamorada./CONTRIBUTED

Island Fest kicks off April Free event includes food, art, cars and more

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or visitors and residents in Islamorada, springtime means heading outdoors to enjoy balmy subtropical weather and the 26th annual Florida Keys Island Fest, scheduled Saturday and Sunday, April 1-2.

Admission is free to enjoy the live music, food, fun and featured art from more than 100 local and national artists, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, at the bayfront Founders Park at MM 87.

Ten artists are to be painting on location in plein-air tradition – a new feature of the festival.

The signature Island Fest 2017 poster features a depiction of the Everglades created by Jason Barth, a self-taught multimedia artist who specializes in a variety of environmental, land and seascapes, botanicals and more.

An Island Fest staple is an auto show featuring antique cars, trucks, motorcycles and rat rods. Artisancrafted coconut awards are to be presented in categories such as Coolest Cruiser, Raddest Rod, Most Keysy Rider and Big Kahuna.

Musical entertainers are scheduled throughout both days.

Saturday’s attractions also include a wacky race for homemade “boats” crafted of non-maritime materials.

Sunday features the ever-popular Taste of Islamorada culinary competition, showcasing local restaurants’ dishes so attendees can savor the flavors.

Kids can have their own fun by painting a life-sized dolphin statue, building sand sculptures or competing in hula hoop contests.

On-site parking is available for a $5 donation. Organizers suggest bring lawn chairs and blankets. Events are to take place rain or shine.

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The Florida Keys Quilters meet on the first Saturday of each month at the Key Largo Library Community Room at 10 a.m. They also host a Sit and Sew every Friday at 10 a.m. at the Key Largo Library Community Room.

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WEEKLY INTERVIEW

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1.Having written extensive snorkeling guides for Key Largo and Islamorada, where would you say the best place to snorkel in the Upper Keys is located?

Islamorada’s Hens and Chickens can be awesome at slack tide, but the visibility is miserable during the change. They all have merit and often snorkeling boils down to being at the right place at the right time.

2. What is the most interesting part of Keys history during the Prohibition era?

Back in those days only a handful of law enforcement officers were on staff to patrol the island chain and speakeasies could be found from Key Largo to Key West. The small blue building abutting the Tavernier Hotel was one of these.

3. You’ve said that the history of Indian Key is one of your favorites. What are a few things that the everyday local wouldn’t know about the island?

The island’s round cisterns were built by the military after the 1840 Indian attack.

The population of Indian Key was 46 in 1870 while Upper Matecumbe, today the heart of Islamorada, had a population of 13. Two complete human skeletons have disappeared from the island since 1965.

4. Agriculture in the Keys used to be a big deal. What are some facts worth sharing?

The communities of the Upper Keys were farming communities. Historians Jerry Wilkinson and Tom Hambright postulated that there was a time when more than 80 percent of all of the pineapples offered in American markets were grown in the Upper Keys.

5. Part of your study of Florida Keys agriculture explored the Keys’ relationship with early pineapple farming in the U.S. What made the Keys so special in this tropical fruit’s early farming?

What made the pineapple special was not only the environment, the limestone substrate that produced phosphate (pineapple food), but the physical makeup of the fruit. Pineapples could withstand the often harsh pre-Flagler shipping methods.

6. The Keys’ indigenous people faced unique obstacles and challenges. What is the most interesting piece of native Indian history?

There are more than 150 prehistoric sites in the Florida Keys and a prehistoric site in Islamorada the size of a football field.

Sadly, the majority of the native sites have been destroyed by development. Progress.

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riginally from Southern California, author Brad Bertelli bought a one-way plane ticket to Florida in 1989. He moved to the Florida Keys in 2001, after receiving his master’s degree in creative writing from the University of Miami, with the intention of working on his thesis, a novel titled “Wrestling Alligators.” Along with a number of short stories, Bertelli has written four books about Florida and Keys history, two of which serve as snorkeling guides. With the encouragement of local historian Jerry Wilkerson, Bertelli soon began researching and writing about Florida Keys history. Now with a solid background in chronicling the Keys, Bertelli is curator of the Florida Keys History & Discovery Center and writes a historical column in The Reporter. He also is co-author of “A Local’s Guide to Bloodline: 50 Famous Film Locations in the Florida Keys,” his most recent work.

7. What is your favorite artifact displayed in the Florida Keys History and Discovery Center?

It is an 1819 coin uncovered in an Indian mound on Indian Key by archaeologist Henry Baker circa 1970. There was also a skeleton in the mound and two buttons. Baker inventoried the coin and the buttons and stored them in Tallahassee.

Baker left the skeleton in situ. Knowing its history, I had to have the coin for the museum.

14. When were you first published?

My first was a short story published in a small literary magazine in 1999.

8. What shipwreck along the Keys do you feel is most important to Keys history?

To identify a single wreck would be challenging. The wrecks of Spain’s 1733 fleet have probably had the greatest impact on the Upper Keys. The castle building on Plantation Key, now home to Treasure Village Montessori School, was built for the father of modern treasure hunting, Art McKee, to house artifacts from the fleet.

16. What is the most challenging part of being a Keys historian?

First, after 16 years of living here, still being considered an outsider.

Second, my introverted side has a hard time getting out into the public and talking to people.

9. What would you say is the most enjoyable aspect of being a lifelong writer?

After decades of writing for free, I now make a living playing with words.

10. What is the theme song to your life? Why? “Tapeheads” was a 1988 comedy starring John Cusack and Tim Robbins. The movie featured a fictional band, the Swanky Modes (Sam Moore and Junior Walker), who sang “Ordinary Man”: “you have to sacrifice, you have to suffer, you have to really pay your dues… any ordinary man would have given it up by now…”

11. What animal is your spirit animal?

The manta ray—mine is named Monty.

12. What time of day do you feel your writing is at its best?

Writing for me is more about rewriting over the course of days, weeks and even months. My most productive work occurs in the morning and then again in the evening.

13. What is the last book you read?

“The Florida Adventures of Kirk Munroe.”

Munroe wrote a great deal about South Florida and the Keys from the 1880s to the early 1900s. Born in 1850, he died in 1930.

15. Having grown up in Southern California, what do you miss most about the golden state?

Sitting down, digging my toes in the sand, and listening to Pacific waves crashing against the beach.

17. Have you ever used a typewriter?

In the sixth grade I took a typewriting class. One of the best things I ever did. When I was in high school and even in community college I was still using a typewriter.

18. What is your favorite part about telling the story of the Florida Keys?

The more history I absorb, the larger the story I can create. What I find really cool is my work at the Keys History & Discovery Center where I am able to reveal stories using not just words, but images, artifacts, and interactive pieces.

19. How often do you research and write about Keys history?

Six days a week, sometimes seven.

20. Are you currently working on any novels?

I cannot remember the last time I wrote fiction. I have several non-fiction projects in the works, including a book about Indian Key I am trying to get to my publisher by the end of the year. Also, David Sloan and I are working on a second “Bloodline” book with 50 more film locations.

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BRIEFLY Historian discusses Rare railway postcards Florida East Coast Railway historian Seth Bramson will discuss new material about the railway and the Key West Extension at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 20, at Island Community Church, MM83, Islamorada. Bramson will be sharing information about rare Railway Extension Series postcards, apparently issued from 1906 to 1911 or 1912. The free presentation is sponsored by the Matecumbe Historical Trust.

What floats your boat?

The Islamorada Chamber of Commerce is hosting the third annual “What Floats Your Boat?” contest. The homemade boats can be made of anything, so long as the original item wasn’t a kayak, boat, paddleboard or something already designed to float.

The contest is on Saturday, April 1 at the beach at Founders Park and there is no entry fee. Load-in time is 10 a.m., display judging is 11 a.m., and the race will start at 1 p.m. Awards include the Lucky Ducky, Yachtiest and Nauti & Nice. For more details, call 305-6644503 or visit www.islamoradachamber. com.

Save the date for CRF gala The Coral Restoration Foundation is hosting the fifth annual gala on Saturday, April 1 at Ocean Reef Club in north Key Largo. The evening will include cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, and sustainably sourced food. Speakers and special announcements will also accompany the evening to highlight conservation initiatives of our nonprofit. Weekend activities will also be taking place such as a open house including seminar from partner organizations and trips to our offshore

coral nurseries.

For more information on this event, visit gala.coralrestoration.org.

Key Largo Civic Club announces events The Key Largo Civic Club’s events are open to the public: • Monday: mahjong at noon, duplicate bridge at 1 p.m., pinochle at 5 p.m., trivia at 6:30 p.m.

• Tuesday: exercise from 9 to 10 a.m., pinochle from noon to 4 p.m.

• Wednesday: friendship social from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Thursday: exercise from 9 to 10 a.m., pinochle from noon to 4 p.m. on Feb. 2, Feb. 16 and Feb. 23; line dancing at 7 p.m.

• Friday: exercise from 9 to 10 a.m., bingo at 6 p.m.

The Key Largo Civic Club is located at 209 Ocean Bay Drive on the Oceanside. It is close to DJ’s Diner & is diagonally across the street from the Lions Club.

Art guild dedicates show to Sandifer The Art Guild of the Purple Isle invites the public to its 51st annual Members Judged Art Show, on Thursdays through Sundays, March 9-12, 1619 and 23-26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Florida Keys History & Discovery Center at Islander Resort, MM 82.1 oceanside, Islamorada. Admission is free to the show and the center. The show is dedicated to longtime member Cris Sandifer and will include works of fine art by many of the Keys’ most talented artists, as well as an exhibit of art by Plantation Key School 4th- and 5th-grade students. More information is at www.agpi.us.

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Who wore the best at the Oscars

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n Feb. 26, the 89th Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles. As the oldest entertainment awards ceremony, a lot has changed since its inception. The first ceremony was an intimate dinner for 270 entertainment industry insiders in 1929. In 1930, it was first broadcast on the radio, and in 1953, it was first televised. In 2017, the awards were watched by 32.9 million viewers in more than 200 countries.

Other than the announcement for Best Picture when “La LEAH MAKI La Land” was wrongly named as the winner instead of “Moonlight,” the fashion was the highis a fashion-obsessed style Keys light of the evening. blogger, formerly Oscar gold was a popular from Minnesocolor choice for actresses this ta. Her current year.

Emma Stone wowed during infatuations her Best Actress win for her role include statement pieces, dramatic in “La La Land” wearing a gold heels, red lipstick metallic Givenchy Haute Couture and vintage gown and Tiffany & Co. jewelry. costume jewelry.

Jessica Biel wore a glamorous Visit LeahsFabulong-sleeved KaufmanFranco lousFinds.com for more of her creation in gold with a statement musings. collar.

Viola Davis was red-hot on the red carpet and on stage as she accepted her award for Best Supporting Actress in “Fences.” The figure hugging bold red Armani gown stunned with its off-the-shoulder neckline and a fabulous train.

Black is a staple in evening wear both on and off the red carpet. Brie Larson’s black velvet dress

by Oscar de la Renta featured a dramatic neckline with cascading large ruffled train which created a high low effect. This was easily my favorite look of the night.

Fashion model Karlie Kloss wore white for the Oscars in a gorgeous Stella McCartney gown. Many shy away from white, as if a wedding day is the only time to wear a white formal dress. But unless you’re attending a wedding, a classic white gown like this can look incredibly sophisticated. The one-shoulder cape detail and gorgeous choker and statement earrings by Niray Modi were all very on-trend for spring.

Men’s award apparel rarely makes headlines as few veer from the classic black tuxedo. However, as a stylist and fashion expert, Brad Goreski pushed the envelope incorporating the newest trend to hit menswear – velvet. He looked incredibly dapper in a deep blue velvet tux jacket with tailored trousers, crisp white shirt and black bow-tie.

And now that the film awards season has passed, I can’t wait to catch up on all the top films from 2016. Don’t forget the popcorn.

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

At Coral Shores I play softball, volunteer with the football team, and hopefully play volleyball my senior year. Being involved with these sports is so important to me because I am able to share what I love about these sports with others who feel the same way about the competitive rush of the game.

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Who has been your biggest inspiration at CSHS and why?

My biggest inspiration is my best friend Keri Lynn Lesko. She always has my back and she pushes me to do what I want. When I played football last year I realized how many people that said were my friends were actually my friends.

Keri really was my friend.

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

Marine mechanics I feel really prepared me for life. Mr. Catlett has always held us accountable for our actions and always helps us when we need it.

Instagram or Snapchat?

What’s your favorite filter?

On Snapchat I don’t really use filters, but when I do, I use the ones that change my voice.

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

Environmental challenges have really challenged the Keys.

Seagrass bed die-offs due to either low dissolved oxygen level and high temperatures leading to hypoxia.

We must restore the historic flow of the Everglades temperatures to allow more water to get down into the Florida Bay to prevent more seagrass die-off.

What are your plans after high school?

I plan on going to either a fouryear college and/or go to a technical school. After that I will come back to the Keys and run an offshore charter business and be a captain.

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Call Chris 305-5226598.

AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

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

EMPLOYMENT

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

FISHING MISC. ALL TYPES OF PERMITS! Rock Shrimp, King Fish, Atlantic Snapper, Grouper Gulf, 6 Pack Reef & Pelagic. Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line pkg. Many other permits avail.

We buy, sell & broker all types of permits.

Call before you buy or sell! Please call for prices. Licensed & Bonded. All permits guaranteed valid for transfer. Many ref’s avail. John Potts Jr. 321-784-5982 or 3 21 - 3 0 2 - 3 6 3 0 www.shipsusa.com

FOR RENT COMMERCIAL

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.

Available May thru Sept. 2017.

Email Jennifer: j j p owe l l 3 4 0 @g m a i l . com.

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

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.

(You may file Notice of Current Address,

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk’s office.

#205 Fort Myers, Florida 33912 239-321-6690

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

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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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

Help Wanted Server / Bartender

HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

Work on the Ocean

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

Private Swim club hiring server/bartender Apply in Person

The Cabana Club 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach 305-743-4443

Marina, Bar & Grill

NOW HIRING: Full time and Part time positions for

Servers, Dock hand/Cashier Experienced cooks Full time receives Benefits/Vacation pay

Apply in Person: 1200 Oceanview Avenue (Off 15th Street)

Marathon (305) 743-5317

Help Wanted Snack Bar Counter Person Work on the Ocean Private Swim club hiring P/T counter person Apply in Person

The Cabana Club 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach 305-743-4443

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

Store Manager Position

is now hiring for Afternoon & Evening Shifts.

Small Dog Electronics located at 1001 Truman Ave seeks a store manager.

Knowledge of Apple products and computer technology preferred.

Experience with scheduling, staff training, team leadership experience and product training required.

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

This is a full time position which includes a full benefits package, send resume and cover letter to jobs@smalldog.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

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

for the following positions:

Truck Helpers CDL Drivers Diesel Mechanics Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

THE MOORINGS

Director of Restaurants

F & B Supervisor

MM 81.5 Seeking self-motivated people for

General Housekeeping Fax Resumes to 1-305-664-4242 or pick up an application at 123 Beach Rd. Islamorada

OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT Office spaces FOR RENT starting at $250/mo.

Parking spaces also available.

Located on US 1, Cudjoe Key. 305-304-0776

We Buy Gold Locally!

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn Townsquare Mall Marathon

Management positions @ Fairvilla's Sexy Things (524 Front Street, Key West Florida 33040) Applicants must be open minded & personable with the ability to lead others.

Should enjoy interacting with customers, and be a responsible self-starter with computer skills & the ability to focus on details.

Reply to this job posting by sending all of the following to Cherie@fairvilla.com: Letter of interest on the available position • Current resume & your availability & include your favorite joke PLEASE NOTE: Emails that only include a resume without a letter of interest will NOT be considered. • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

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let’s do business - (305) 743-0844 Rent the Legendary Keys Cruisers $45 per week includes baskets-locks-lights

We also rent Kayaks

Free Delivery, Free Pick Up & Free Snow Removal Marathon and Key Colony Beach

305-743-3204

www.bikemarathonbikerentals.com

All Keys Real Estate

Brenda Alexander

Broker Associate

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

Selling The Florida Keys...

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

NEW & REPAIR

305-664-0099 www.TikiHuts.com

STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

Karen Raspe, P.A. karen@acresales.com 305.393.9010

9141 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, FL 33050

Kitchen Cabinets Sales REAL Wood Cabinets at Particle Board Prices KitchenKorner/Fred's Beds 1333 O/S Hwy, MM 53.5 • 305-743-7277

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

Lic#SP-3562

We Do Installations!

Licensed & Insured

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

289-3019

DOT PALM, Inc. LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES

SP 3636

TREE CLIMBER WANTED F R E E E S T I M AT E S FREE

MULCH

WWW.DOTPALMS.COM

Sportfishing Adventures

Dolphin-Tuna-Wahoo-Billfish-Snapper-Grouper-Shark Deep Sea –Off Shore-Reef-Wrecks-Gulf

info@johnnymaddoxcharters.com

305-481-3259

Keys Fisheries Market & Marina Mile Marker 48.5, Marathon End of 35th Street Bayside

Gift Certificates Available

SEEN AROUND TOWN

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / MARCH 10, 2017

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HABITAT AIMS FOR HOME BUILD Bloodline star shows support

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abitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys held its annual cocktail party on March 3 with a goal of raising enough money to build a house. With silent and live auctions throughout the evening, guests bid on a number of different prizes and packages.

“Bloodline” star Norbert Leo Butz, who plays Kevin Rayburn in the Netflix series, attended the event.

The two-time Tony award winner addressed the Keys community, thanking them for the hospitality and kindness while the show has filmed in the area. Butz’s family in New Jersey had recently helped out at their local Habitat for Humanity, and raved about the good work the organization does.

A week later, Habitat of the Upper Keys’ executive director Jack Niedbalski invited Butz to the event, to which he responded, “hell yes.”

—Weekly Staff report

GABRIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly 1. Bloodline’s Norbert Leo Butz, left, and Habitat for Humanity’s executive director Jack Niedbalski team up for a good cause.

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2. Amber Naz, left, Danielle Hill, and Lori Leal huddle together for a moment.

3. Cynthia Hughes, left, Erin Graff, Maria Perez, and Amber Naz pose inside the Florida Keys History and Discovery Center.

4. Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys Director Doug Hill, left, and Scott Naz show off their denim and pearly whites.

5. Allie Butler, left, Eric Sorensen, Justin Carter, and Emily Carter enjoy a night out.

6. Kim Bouchard, left, and Jamie Niedbalski relish the evening’s cool weather.

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Paradise found! Brand new CBS canalfront home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and an upstairs office. Ample storage and direct access to Blackwater Sound. New dock has recently been completed. Quiet and tranquil neighborhood with easy commute to Miami. This home is priced to sell. Offered at $899,000

Kelly Wilson, Realtor (305) 394-6742

Allow me to show you the Florida Keys Kelly@TropicalKeysHomes.com TropicalKeysHomes.com

Tarpon Point, an exclusive enclave of 12 oceanfront residences. The spacious 4 bedroom, 4 bath homes range from 2,700 to 3,380 SF of air-conditioned living space, with and additional covered living area.

The community itself features a gated entry, tumble paver driveways, extensive landscaping, a private sandy beach, a private jetty and a resort style swimming pool with whirlpool spa.

Quintessential Florida Charm at this Islamorada home located in a private, gated community w/dockage and a community pool. The updated 2 bedroom home will surely delight. Offered at $879,900

Islamorada Pool Home. Three bedroom, one bathroom home w/Terrazzo floors and vaulted ceilings throughout. Living room and kitchen open onto screened lanai. Fully fenced.

Offered at $475,000

Rhonda Brewer, Broker Associate

(305) 393-0513

President-Elect Florida Keys Board of Realtors Rhonda@americancaribbean.com

One of the oldest established restaurants in the Upper Keys. Great highway visibility, easy access both North and Southbound. A favorite of tourists and locals alike. Business and real estate included - solid income with potential for even more growth. Great customer base.

Offered at $697,000

Exclusively Listed By American Caribbean Real Estate

Doug Hill, Realtor

Sales@americancaribbean.com AmericanCaribbean.com

Doug@AmericanCaribbean.com

305-664-4966 or 305-451-4078

(305) 395-1279