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The Upper Keys Business and Professional Women held their monthly event, Bayside and Bubbles, at sunset on March 15 to raise scholarship funds. See more photos on page 19.

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LOCAL CHATTER

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / MARCH 17, 2017 GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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What do you get when you take a couple thousand college kids from all over the country, add a little beer and booze, shake vigorously, and pour them into Monroe County? You get Spring Break 2017 – Keys edition. Throughout the month, tourists and students from various states and colleges will cycle into the Keys, in what is considered one of the busier times of the year. Though the Keys are yet to become a destination completely inundated by the proverbial drunk Spring Breaker (sorry, Panama City Beach), the influx is distinguishable by the number of people complaining about traffic. So to minimize the number of spring breakers that locals will need to coach up, the Weekly asked…

What advice do you have for spring breakers?

Alfredo Collado, of Island Grill, said, “Party at the sandbar. Booze cruise responsibly, and don’t drink and drive, or you’re assuredly going to jail.”

“Come down, have fun, respect the Keys, respect the locals, and don’t drink too much or get hurt,” said Char Dorst, manager at the Island Grill Mandalay location.

“Make sure you always have a designated driver, and if you plan on smoking what college kids smoke, bring enough,” said Ciara Diaz.

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“Have a lot of fun, but make sure you have a designated driver. Hit up Robbie’s to feed the tarpon, check out the Lorelei for sunset, and rent some kayaks to go around the island,” said local hat artisan, Hatmon Do.

Tracy Curley, of Mangrove Mike’s Café said, “Wear sunscreen and don’t dive into the sandbar.”

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Board approves changes to TDC funding for Keys cities

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It was a great day for equality between Keys fter a lively two-hour discussion, the municipalities and the county on the bricks Monroe County Board of County and mortar bed tax dollars, and a great day Commissioners approved three for our not-for-profits as well. I am thankful policy changes to the Tourist Develfor the efforts of Mayor Neugent and our opment Council at its Wednesday monthly other city councils and commissions, and meeting at the Murray Nelson Government I’m proud of Marathon’s role in helping this and Cultural Center. come to fruition.

• The Commission voted 4-1 to increase —Marathon Commissioner the municipalities’ eligibility for reimburseJohn Bartus ment to up to 100 percent for brick and mortar capital projects using tourist development When it was only the county, they funded (bed tax) funds. Previously, their projects. But then the the municipalities had been municipalities came into being eligible for up to 50 percent and I don’t think anybody rereimbursement. (The County, ally thought about [the differthe governing board of the ence in funding percentages].

Tourist Development Council, Islamorada will use it to fund has always been eligible for future phases of the Anne’s 100 percent reimbursement).

Beach projects.

Commissioner Heather Car—Village of Islamorada Councilruthers dissented. woman Deb Gillis • The Commission unanimously voted to increase I love Monroe County, hownon-profits’ eligibility for ever, I also love all of the cities reimbursement to up to 75 within the county; and workpercent for brick and mortar ing together, all as equals, is —Key West Mayor Craig Cates capital projects using tourist how good things for our residevelopment (bed tax) funds. dents are accomplished. This Previously, the non-profits will keep bed tax dollars for had been eligible for up to 50 capital projects, like the long percent. The Commission also voted to manoverdue Crane House at Crane Point Hamdate that only 50 percent of a non-profits’ 25 mock and bathrooms at the Old Seven Mile percent portion of a project could be met with Bridge or the Nature Trail at Anne’s Beach. A in-kind contributions. huge thanks to the County Commission and • The Commission unanimously voted the cities who worked with me to effect this that the unused portion of the bed tax fund, change. which is designated for bricks and mortar — Monroe County Mayor capital projects, can only be removed from George Neugent the bricks and mortar fund — and redistributed to advertising or event sponsorships — by special request from the District Advisory Committees and approval of the Commission.

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OPINION

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2016-2017 PERFORMING SEASON

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Back bills on clean water Monroe County has an opportunity, right now, to make a difference in Everglades restoration and shift toward the Florida Bay. Fifty-thousand acres of Florida Bay sea-grass died during the summer of 2015 because of hyper-saline conditions. With no way to get more fresh water in to the estuary, this situation was and will continue to be inevitable.

SB10 and HB761 have been written specifically to address this problem. The bills will expedite the process of identifying land south of Lake Okeechobee to build a reservoir to store and clean water before sending it south. If these bills don’t pass, this process will be delayed until 2021.

Science and unbiased professional opinion says we simply cannot afford to delay this process any longer. Now is not the time for complacency; the stakes are simply too high.

As citizens of Monroe County we have a civil obligation to voice our concerns and opinions, and our representatives have an ethical responsibility to represent their constituents.

We must stand in solidarity and urge them to support these bills. I know that politics are at work in shaping the future of how the Bay will fare, for me, my friends, and my parents who make their living here.

You can speak up, write a letter, make a phone call, or even set up a meeting with your legislators to make a difference. I urge everyone in Monroe County to, at least, pick up the phone and call our local House Representative Holly Raschein (305453-1202) and Senator Anitere Flores (305-222-4117) to tell them to support these two bills.

Jordi Hortensi, student Coral Shores High School Upper Keys

SAVE THE DATE Through March 19 • Art Guild of the Purple Isles show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at History and Discovery Center, MM 82.1.

Saturday, March 18 • Trolley tour of Islamorada at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. from Islamorada Moose Lodge, MM 81.5.

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.

• Presentation on railroad postcards at 6:30 p.m. at Island Community Church, MM 83.

Wednesday, March 22 • “Bloodline” mini-binge, featuring two episodes at 2 p.m., Discovery Center, Islander Resort, MM 82, Islamorada.

Thursday, March 23 • Bike helmet fitting training from 3 to 5 p.m. at Murray Nelson Center, Key Largo.

March 25-26 • Upper Keys sailing regatta with racing starting at 1 p.m. at the club, 100 Ocean Bay Drive, Key Largo.

Sunday, March 26 • Bay Jam music festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Founders Park, Islamorada.

Monday, March 27 • Bingo sponsored by the Florida Keys Board of Realtors, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Islander Resort, MM 82, Islamorada.

Tuesday, March 28 • Florida Keys Board of Realtors bingo game at 5:30 p.m. at Islander Resort, MM 82.

Wednesday, March 29 • “Bloodline” mini-binge, featuring two episodes at 2 p.m., Discovery Center, Islander Resort, MM 82, Islamorada.

April 1-2 • 26th annual Florida Keys Island Fest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, at the bayfront Founders Park at MM 87.

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HOT AND SPICY Sauce and

seasoning masters redefine Keys heat GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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ere’s how two Keys masters came to create the hot sauces they love: Meet Justin Lee. In college, Lee would often get hot sauces as gifts.

“I had so many I was collecting them, so I started mixing and making my own,” said Lee. “I use to carry it around in a Patron bottle, until people started asking for it.”

Eventually he started growing peppers, cooking and experimenting. By 2003, his recipe was essentially mastered.

“When I was playing in Fort Lauderdale, the restaurant our band played at kept insisting I start a company,” said Lee. “It seemed like a good idea, and mainly I just needed to have enough stock to supply myself, friends and family.”

Justin Lee, left, and Brian Doughetry are both sauce masters.

So in 2009 he started Hot and Tasty LLC, and Bone Lee Gourmet Hot Sauce was made available for purchase. Lee says his savory hot sauce has been designed to be on every table and every counter top in the country.

“It was my personal recipe, and as soon as I started making it, I immediately got picked up,” said Lee. Originally, the recipe had to be toned down. Thankfully, Lee keeps much of his recipe simple, with most of the secret resting solely in the peppers and vinegar he uses.

And then something completely unexpected happened: Bone Lee Gourmet caught fire among hot sauce connoisseurs.

Both nationally and internationally recognized now, some 2,000 bottles sell every 90 days.

“I’m big in Switzerland, Singapore, England and Canada,” said Lee. “Anybody who likes to eat, I want to know them.”

Moving forward, Bone Lee is planning to launch new sauces, Bone Lee Gourmet Mellow and Bone Lee Gourmet Reserve – the hotter stuff, which Lee mostly prefers.

Meet Brian Dougherty.

Dougherty earned the nick name Señor Pelon (which translates to Mr. Hairless) while working in a local kitchen and fooling around with a mostly Latino cooking staff.

“I’m a good cook, but no chef. I’m just a guy who cooks and enjoys it,” said Dougherty.

Most of his general restaurant knowledge came from working in food and beverages since his early teens.

Dougherty says he’s held every restaurant position at some point or another.

But one day he couldn’t find anything in the store that was “worth a darn.”

“Either it was too sugary or too salty,” he said.

Having worked in smoke houses in Georgia, Colorado, Texas, Virginia, and the Carolinas, Dougherty began playing with spices to achieve the taste he desired. Señor Pelon’s first product, the BrainRub Dry Rub/Chili Powder, was born.

The southern style cumin-based seasoning gets its kick from half a dozen different dried chili peppers, along with other traditional spices, like garlic and oregano. It’s ideal for those who like a little heat.

“If you get a bit with a pepper in your bite, it’ll bite you back,” laughed Dougherty.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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InTune

The Carousers

Top 10 Spotify Viral Songs 1. Green Light Lorde 2. Feel It Still Portugal. The man

Members of the Carousers afre Kris Bacen, left, Richard Foulk, Nick Kimball, Jimmy Lozar, and Cliff Stutts.

Foulk is the Carousers’ former drummer, followed by Brian Shervington (not pictured). CONTRIBUTED

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he emergence of the Carousers began when mandolin player Kris Bacen and guitarist Nick Kimball met. At first, the duo performed bluegrass tunes, old country hits, and classic rock. Then the two linked up with Brian Shervington, Cliff Stutts and Jimmy Lozar, after some friends recommended they jam.

From there, the band developed their three piece and five piece arrangements.

“The two have very different sounds,” said Kimball, who alternates between playing rhythm and lead, and has a rock background.

Bacen’s background in bluegrass and folk music, and Lozar’s experience traveling in the 1970s playing blues harmonica, give the band an

authentic twang. Their bassist, Stutts, and drummer, Shervington, bring backgrounds in classical music, fusion and reggae.

The band primarily does cover songs – including by the Grateful Dead, Tom Petty, The Doobie Brothers, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, and David Bowie – and some originals.

This year their goal is to write, hit the studio, and produce their first original album. It’s been some time coming, since the band formed in 2012.

The Carousers have played at the Florida Keys Brewing Co., Lorelei, Ocean-

view Sports Pub, and will be playing Dillons on Saint Patrick’s Day as well as Bay Jam. “We’re always looking for new places and people to play for. The last two summers, we’ve gone out to Montana and played our tours out west. We like to bring smiles to people’s faces and play great music,” said Kimball.

More than anything, the Carousers say they aren’t about one lead man or individual. The entire band takes the ensemble approach and believes the music is stronger because of it.

People are asking us, ‘Why have you gone country?’ And we say, ‘Man, we were born country.’ They gave us the tag ‘Southern rock’ years ago as a way of not saying ‘country.’

—Johnny Van Zant, Lynyrd Skynyrd

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Libations

Live Music SNAPPER’S Dangerous Dave - Friday, March 17 Dangerous Dave - Saturday, March 18 Dangerous Dave - Sunday, March 19 Steve Venini - Monday, March 20 Billy Davidson - Tuesday, March 21 Kevin Hurley - Wednesday, March 22 Ray Jaworski - Thursday, March 23 Outer Band - Friday, March 24 LUNG - Saturday, March 25 LUNG - Sunday, March 26 Steve Venini - Monday, March 27

An interesting fact about Juan Cordero: he keeps a meteorite behind the bar for good luck.

GABRIEL SANCHEZ

gabriel@keysweekly.com

Island Grill at Mandalay

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sland Grill’s mixologist, Juan Cordero, has a knack for crafting cocktails. With eight years of experience, Cordero was once a manager in Washington, D.C., where one of his jobs was to formulate a completely new drink menu every 60 days. He created the “You’ll think of me in the morning,” which, with 18 different liquors, juices and liqueurs, is deceptive yet delicious.

But he knows how to keep it simple too, so a Manhattan was his first recommendation.

He crafts his with a good bourbon, sweet vermouth, a couple dashes of bitters, and garnishes it with a cherry.

Cordero moved to Virginia 12 years ago from El Salvador.

Never shying away from learning, Cordero would use his 90-minute commute to learn English.

“I would practice English by spelling road signs on the way to work,” said Cordero. “I’ve learned more about life and history since I’ve taught myself English.”

He lives with Crystal, his rescued pet rabbit.

“She was five weeks old when the rescue said they couldn’t find her a home. Now she’s the most spoiled rabbit in the world,” he said.

The Island Grill at Mandalay is at 80 E. Second St., MM97.5 oceanside, Key Largo.

GILBERT’S Overhol - Friday, March 17 Tuxedo Jesus - Saturday, March 18 Mr. Nice Guy - Sunday, March 19 Bobbe Brown - Tuesday, March 21 Harry French - Wednesday, March 22 DJ Reggae Ronnie - Thursday, March 23 Stall 4 - Friday, March 24 Trip Machine - Saturday, March 25 The Regs - Sunday, March 26 LORELEI’S CABANA BAR AND RESTAURANT Funky Blu Roots Band - Friday, March 17 Ericson Holt - Saturday, March 18 Webb Davidson - Sunday, March 19 The Carousers - Monday, March 20 Harry French - Tuesday, March 21 Webb Davidson - Wednesday, March 22 Webb Davidson - Thursday, March 23 Funky Blu Roots Band - Friday, March 24 Taylor King Band - Saturday, March 25 SKIPPERS DOCKSIDE Bobbe Brown - Friday, March 17 Lee Sharp - Saturday, March 18 Scotty Meyer - Sunday, March 19 Lee Sharp - Monday, March 20 Bobbe Brown - Tuesday, March 21 Ronnie Molyneaux - Wednesday, March 22 Scott YoungBurg - Thursday, March 23 Friday, March 24 Lee Sharp - Saturday, March 25 BAYSIDE GRILLE The Catch - Friday, March 17 Albert Castoglia - Saturday, March 18 Outer Band - Sunday, March 19 Dave Bowman - Monday, March 20 Steve Webb - Tuesday, March 21 Colbert Ultra Lite - Wednesday, March 22 Steve Venini Band - Thursday, March 23 The Catch - Friday, March 24 Steve Venini Band - Saturday, March 25 SNOOKS The Freddie’s/ Steve & Mac - Mondays Ashba - Tuesdays Scotty Meyers- Wednesdays Bobbie Brown - Thursdays Yishka - Fridays The Freddies/Ashba - Saturdays Sir Cedrik Steel Drums- Sundays

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AWARD WINNERS

Guild gathers for 51st show

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rt Guild of the Purple Isles presented its winners with ribbons at the 51st annual Member Judged art show on March 8. In the second year at its newest venue, the Florida Keys History and Discovery Center, guild members came out in full force to support each other and remember one of their strongest leaders – Cris Sandifer. Her son, Steven Sandifer, presented 32 ribbons to winners from eight categories, and one Best of Show award.

GABRIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly

SOME OF THE WINNERS:

1. Winner of the acrylic paint category, Jim Mahla, stands proudly next to his work ‘Blue Palms.’

Acrylic Honorable Mention: Marti Cederberg Honorable Mention: Cathie Fox 3rd: Jane Tomlinson 2nd: Charlene Lavinia 1st: James Mahla

2. Guest presenter Steven Sandifer, left, stands with Kay Morrow, winner of the pen, pencil, pastel category for her creation ‘Nautical Reflection.’

3. All the winning artists of the 51st annual Art Guild of the Purple Isles’ Member Judged art show.

4. Winner of the plein air category, Ingrid V. Brooks, left, and third-place winner Carol Mackenzie celebrate their ribbons.

—Weekly Staff report

Oil 3rd: Janice Lee 2nd: Geri Smith 1st: Rosanne Grolman Plein air 3rd: Carol Mackenzie 2nd: Monica Bankowski 1st: Ingrid Brooks

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KEYS HISTORY & DISCOVERY CENTER PRESENTS

CONNECTION BETWEEN SHIPWRECKS, TREE RINGS AND HURRICANES DR. VALERIE TROUET, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Trees remember hurricanes. A correlation between Spanish shipwrecks in the Caribbean and the thickness of tree rings found in pine trees from the Florida Keys has been discovered and the data proved sufficient to extend the Caribbean hurricane record all the way back to 1495. These fascinating connections will be explored by University of Arizona Associate Professor Valerie Trouet whose research aims to better predict future changes in hurricane activity at the regional scale (e.g., for the Florida Keys) through a better insight into past hurricane dynamics.

Wednesday, March 22 Doors open at 5 p.m.; Presentation at 6 p.m.

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KEYS EATS

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AFTER 19 YEARS, MANGROVE MIKE’S CAFE STILL A CATCH

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t was back in February of 1998 that Islamorada Councilman Mike Forster opened the doors of Mangrove Mike’s Café. Fast forward 19 years and the restaurant is now one of the most popular eateries in the Upper Keys.

“Mike is here every day and a great ambassador not only for the restaurant, but the community as well,” said five year employee Pam Schmidt.

Forster’s commitment to Keys politics is rivaled only by his commitment to serving scrumptious food, particularly his breakfast menu. But the restaurant’s reputation for superior food has taken a team effort – from the highly entertaining “Grandma” Pat Ferguson, to the kitchen staff who have mostly stayed together for over a decade, like cook Fany Mendoza.

“I’ve worked here for almost 13 years; we’re always busy, especially with the locals that come every day,” said Mendoza. “You make a lot of friends working here over the years, and I have special plates that I make for some of them.”

As for her food recommendation, she says to try the cinnamon French toast and Kitchen Sink omelette.

Other popular dishes are the lobster and hogfish Benedict and tater

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tot tower, which often surprises guests with its enormous size.

“We also make an amazing oatmeal. It comes with a mix of different berries, walnuts, brown sugar, as well as our French toast,” added Schmidt.

The restaurant has seven separate types of French toast and pancake stack options, plus gluten free versions of both. Both have toppings like strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, apples, and peaches.

Its omelette and wrap section has 11 selections, with home fries, hash browns, grits, tater tots, or fruit salad.

The eatery’s Mexican wrap, Popeye spinach wrap, and signature mangrove omelette with crabmeat, asparagus and lobster sauce, are all solid choices.

The ambiance of the café brings out the feel of a true Keys food joint.

“There are so many stories you can tell and hear by looking at the pictures on the wall. People come in and comment that the history of the Keys is sort of depicted on our walls,” said Schmidt.

The walls of the café have been painted with numerous local fish and a “Pioneers and Legends” list of local back-country and offshore guides who have passed away. Patrons will also find pictures of dozens of locals and famous faces, like George H.W. Bush and his wife Barbara Bush fishing the nearby waters.

Jitarius Billafonté of Travis’ Tile-nAll says he was lucky enough to meet his future wife at the restaurant, after sometimes visiting twice a day.

Mangrove Mike’s Café also caters weddings, private events, and office functions at reasonable prices. The café began a lunch program with Island Christian School to feed students and also supports local food banks to feed the less fortunate. Stop by Mangrove Mike’s and have breakfast at one of the most iconic eateries in the Upper Keys, located at Sunset Inn plaza at 82200 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada MM 82.2, bayside.

1. Mangrove Mike’s French toast covered with fresh strawberries, blue berries, and black berries. You can also add apples or peaches.

2. Mangrove Mike Forster, left, with Geoffersone Pratt, Geoff Pratt, Denise Pratt, and Ricky Johnson.

3. Guests enjoy their breakfast inside Mangrove Mike’s Café.

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Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar 139 Seaside Avenue, MM 94.5, Key Largo • (305) 852-5956 • www.SnappersKeyLargo.com SNAPPERS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT offers quality dining with a Florida Keys feel at moderate prices in a casual atmosphere. Both locals and visitors alike are treated to a truly enjoyable Keys experience when visiting Snappers. Open daily from 11am, Sunday Brunch 10am.

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KEYS LIFE

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University of Arizona Associate Professor Valerie Trouet has researched the connection between trees and hurricane history. CONTRIBUTED

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correlation between Spanish shipwrecks in the Caribbean and the thickness of tree rings found in pine trees from the Florida Keys has been discovered – and the data proved sufficient to extend the Caribbean hurricane record all the way back to 1495.

The researcher who researched the link will speak next week in Islamorada.

University of Arizona Associate Professor Valerie Trouet will speak on the “Connection Between Shipwrecks, Tree Rings and Hurricanes,” on Wednesday, March 22, at 6 p.m. at Keys History & Discovery Center at the Islander Resort, MM82, Islamorada. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Trouet’s research aims to predict future changes in hurricane activity better at the regional scale (e.g., for the Florida Keys) through improved insight into past hurricane dynamics.

Cost for non-Discovery Center members is $25 and includes light appetizers. A cash bar will be available. Reservations are recommended and can be made at 305-922-2237, online at keysdiscovery.com or via email to info@keysdiscovery.com.

Trouet also will speak on Thursday, March 23 at 6 p.m. at the Custom House Museum, 281 Front St., Key West.

—Contributed

BRIEFLY Art guild dedicates show to Sandifer The Art Guild of the Purple Isle invites the public to its 51st annual Members Judged Art Show, through Sunday, March 19 and March 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 fourth- and fifth-grade students.

More information is at www.agpi.us.

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ward-winning guitarist Tim Farrell will perform in the Upper Keys and give a workshop while he is town.

Farrell, called “one of the new trailblazers” of acoustic guitar

by Fingerstyle Guitar magazine, will perform Thursday, March 23 at 8 p.m., at the Coral Shores High School Performing Arts Center, MM89, Tavernier. Earlier that day, he will give a workshop to Key Largo middle school students.

Farrell’s music is regularly played and featured on Public Radio International, and his “Codas” CD was the instrumental album of the year at the 7th Annual International Acoustic Music Awards.

He has performed at the Montreal Jazz Festival, Carnegie Center, New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Memphis Acoustic Guitar Festival.

Admission for the Tim Farrell concert is $15 and free for those 12 and under. More information, samples of his music, and tickets are available at keysice.com.

The concert is presented by Islamorada Community Entertainment, 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.

—Contributed

BRIEFLY Commodore’s regatta set for next weekend The Upper Keys Sailing Club is having the 46th annual Commodore’s Regatta on Saturday and Sunday, March 25-26. The PHRF (big boats) race on Saturday and the Portsmouth class (little boats) compete on Sunday. Skippers meet at noon and racing starts at 1 p.m. both days. There is a $10 entry fee for nonmembers’ boats. In addition, there will be a Saturday Trop Rock Beach Party from 5 to 10 p.m. with dinner ($13/$15) and dancing. For more information or to make a reservation, call 305-451-9972. The club is located at 100 Ocean Bay Drive in Key Largo.

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JAM ON THE BAY Performers with ‘Bloodline’ ties join in the fun

W Norbert Leo Butz and his band will play a mix of blues, gospel and feel-good music. CONTRIBUTED

Carl Anderson, left, Schuyler Fisk and Sam Wilson play original singer/songwriter modern Americana music heavy on the harmonies. CONTRIBUTED

Ecology is a Tallahassee-based genre-bending band exploring influences from jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop, R&B, and world music. Featured are Keys musicians Nyan Feder, Ryan Raines, and Tyler Lee. David Feder may join the band for a tune or two. CONTRIBUTED

ait, Kevin Rayburn is a musician?

Yes, and so is the daughter of matriarch Sally Rayburn.

Norbert Leo Butz and Schuyler Fisk will be part of the 23rd annual Bay Jam on Sunday, March 26, at Founders Park in Islamorada.

The event also features homegrown Keys favorites like Leah Sutter, David and Nyan Feder, Alan Truesdale’s “Usual Suspects” and Steve Venini.

“Many people might be surprised to learn that Norbert is a Tony awardwinning Broadway singer and performer known for his lead roles in the musicals ‘Rent,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ and ‘Catch Me If You Can,’” said David Feder, president of Islamorada Community Entertainment, which produces Bay Jam. Butz, who plays Kevin Rayburn on “Bloodline,” sings and plays guitar, with his band of world-class stage and session players, said Feder.

Fisk is the daughter of Sissy Spacek, the actress who played the matriarch of the Rayburn clan in the Netflix series set in the Keys.

Fisk grew up in Virginia and performed in several movies (she starred in the 1995 film “Babysitters Club”) before turning to music. She will be playing with Virginians Carl Anderson and Sam Wilson. The New York Times praised Fisk, saying that her “Virginia roots show through in the loping cadence of her clear, remarkable voice.”

Bay Jam was created to provide scholarships to Keys high school students to pursue music, dance, voice or the arts.

The event is a family-friendly day.

Concertgoers can enjoy a swim at the bay-front beach just steps away from the ICE Amphitheater stage, check out arts and crafts vendors from all over the country, and sample a variety of food and award-winning local beer.

Attendees can bring blankets and lawn chairs, but coolers are not permitted.

—Contributed

Leah Sutter is a Keys singer songwriter who melds alternative rock and jazz.

CONTRIBUTED

Steve Venini is a Keys-based singer/songwriter. CONTRIBUTED

Bay Jam: Sunday, March 26, at the ICE Amphitheater in Islamorada Founders Park, MM 87. Gates open at 11 a.m. and music starts at noon. Admission is free. Details at keysice.com How to apply for Bay Jam scholarships For the Arts Enhancement Grants, any high school student with a desire to learn and explore the arts, dance or music who receives a letter of recommendation from a teacher or mentor may earn consideration for an ICE scholarship.

Students can download the scholarship application at www. keysice.com or contact their art or music teachers for more information. All Upper Keys high school students are eligible to apply, including home-schooled students.

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LUCK T OF THE CONCHRISH

St. Patrick’s Day Keys Style KARUNA EBERL

keberl@allaboutfloridakeys.com

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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oughly 40 ladies of the Upper Keys Business and Professional Women came together at Amoray Dive Resort to eat, drink and relax for their monthly event, Bayside and Bubbles, on March 15. While the sun set on another Keys day, the ladies huddled together for a fun 50/50 cash raffle and conch horn competition to finish the afternoon’s fun. The event raised $1,200 in scholarship funds.

—Weekly Staff report GABRIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly 1. Wendy Medeiros, left, and Carin Hunt enjoy a glass of bubbly.

2. RESF Real Estate’s Miriam Lazcos, left, and Lindsey Lazcos unwind by the cool shore.

3. Bobbie Stotts of Wearable Art, left, Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate’s Maryann Warren, and Keys Dynamic’s Jackie Harder compete in the conch horn competition at sunset at their monthly event, Bayside and Bubbles.

4. Ilja Chapman masters her bubble making ability.

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THEME: HOBBIES ACROSS 1. Tetanus symptom 6. Second mo.

9. Wild guess 13. Ottoman Empire bigwig 14. Unit of length of yarn 15. *Rock collector’s pick-up 16. Blockbuster starring Sigourney Weaver 17. “____ the President’s Men” 18. Lively 19. *Bibliophile’s pastime 21. *Knit or purl 23. Sigma Alpha Epsilon 24. *Birdwatching site 25. Prohibit 28. *Coin collectors amass it 30. Red Sea nation 34. ____ Andrews, sportscaster 36. ____meter or ____scope 38. Caterpillar hairs 40. Cogito ____ sum 41. *Collector’s item to a philatelist 43. One of deadly sins 44. Respected Hindu 46. Boris Godunov, e.g.

47. Buenos ____ 48. Spaghetti ____ 50. In a frenzy 52. Actor Stallone 53. Quiet time 55. Lamb’s mother 57. *Crossword, e.g.

60. *Hobbyist, technically 64. East Asia country, pre-1945 65. Grass bristle 67. Cagey 68. Abraham’s sacrifice 69. Be a witness 70. “Siddhartha” author 71. “Don’s ask, don’t ____” 72. Shape with an ax 73. Domains

DOWN 1. Practice in the ring 2. Opposite of sun-kissed 3. Most populous continent 4. Storage place, pl.

5. “Flashdance” song 6. *Vexillology subject 7. Underwater electricity generator 8. *Model-builder’s wood 9. Let it stand, to proofreader 10. Cleopatra’s necklace 11. Egyptian hieroglyph for “life” 12. Turkish title of respect 15. Kerri Walsh’s moves 20. Some tides 22. “___ your hand at...”

24. ____ verb, like “ask around” 25. *What an apiarist likes 26. Woven wall hanging 27. *When backyard astronomers gaze 29. Cobblestone 31. Mix together 32. Tiny purses 33. Like Flonase 35. Type of film 37. Mosque V.I.P. 39. *Crafters’ e-outlet 42. Preface 45. Novelist HonorÈ de ____ 49. 1/100 of afghani 51. Zambian or Malawian money 54. Fido’s restraint 56. Olden day anesthetic 57. Assume a posture 58. Russian mountain range 59. Eagerness 60. Again 61. Alleviate 62. Celestial bear 63. Whiskey grain, pl.

64. *Model-builder’s purchase 66. Diminutive

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Must be physically fit, able to lift 75 lbs., possess general “handy-man” skills, have a clean driving record & be diver certified or willing to become certified – knowledge of dive equipment maintenance is a plus. Successful candidate will be responsible, organized, & motivated with excellent team player skills.

Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), vacation & paid holidays. Job description available at www.dolphins.org. Email resume & DRC application to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE

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

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

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

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

Call us and SAVE, SAVE, SAVE 2015 CHEVY CRUZE LTZ $14,990, 2015 JOURNEY $14,990 2016 Chev Malibu Ltd $15,990 2014 Mustang Conv. premium $16,990 2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER LIMITED $19,990 2016 DODGE CHALLENGER $19,990 2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab $22,990 2016 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Pickup $23,990 2015 Mercedes c300 4matic $27,990 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 305-407-5180.

pointment at 11528 Overseas Highway Marathon Looking for i n d e p e n d e n t worker.Must have vehicle Great pay and training included. Call 305-3047995 Servers & Bartenders Needed Full Time Please apply during business hours.

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AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

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

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Certified Mercury Outboard Technician needed at Sea Center on Big Pine Key. Plenty of work. Benefits. Call Jay at 305-3952500.

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@ PL A N TAT I O N K E Y N C.COM Florida Keys Diesel Repair, Inc. located at 531 107th Street, Marathon, is looking to hire a Parts Manager.

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

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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. sales Advertising professional sought for temporary position for local tourism-centric creative printed publication. Could turn into longer-term.

Compensation well above typical potential. Key West and Lower Keys. For more details contact sales@ wanderingdog creations. com or call 305-495-2820.

Seeking stable happy energetic personality for PT sales position in fun gift shop. Must be year-round Marathon resident; retirees welcome.

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LEGAL NOTICES 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.

LEGAL NOTICES 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. 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. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. 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., #205 Fort Myers, Florida 33912 239-321-6690

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Address, 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.

Publish: March 10 & March 17, 2017

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.

IN RE: ESTATE OF HILDA E. HUNT, Deceased.

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

The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 17-CP-11-M Middle Keys

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

Personal Representative: Carol Garvin fka Carol Williams 1815 Tigertail Avenue Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway Marathon, FLORIDA 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: March 10 & March 17, 2017 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 17-CP-000022-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF LOUISE M. PEASE, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of LOUISE M. PEASE, deceased, whose date of death is October 7, 2016, and whose Social Security number is xxx-xx-6727, 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 personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ALL PERSON ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

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 must file their claims with this court WITHIN 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 creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required

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

LEGAL NOTICES AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this notice is March 17, 2017.

Personal Representative: Jennifer May Pease 475 Madison St. #1 Janesville, FL 53548 Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert W. Buechner Attorney for the Petitioner Florida Bar No. 0189023 Buechner Haffer Meyers & Koenig, LPA 105 East Fourth Street, Suite 300 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Telephone: (513) 579-1500 Maureen Callinan Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar No. 933538 10301 N. 70th Street, Unit 105 Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Telephone: (513) 4048103 Publish: March 17 & March 24, 2017 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE TO PATIENTS OF JOHN CASSEL, M.D., P.A. All medical records for patients of John M. Cassel, M.D., deceased, will be disposed of or destroyed one (1) month from the last day of the fourth week of the publication of this notice, no later than May 16, 2017.

His practice was located at 6141 Sunset Drive, Suite 100, South Miami, FL 33143. Dr. Cassel also practiced at The Medical Center at Ocean Reef, 50 Barracuda Lane, Key Largo, FL 33037. If you were a patient of Dr. Cassel’s practice, you may obtain your records by writing to Eduardo G. Barroso, M.D., P.A., the custodian of the practice’s medical records, 6141 Sunset Drive, Suite 100, South Miami, FL 33143, prior to May 16, 2017.

Publish: March 17, March 24, March 31 and April 7, 2017 The Weekly Newspapers FAMILY COURT FOR THE STATE OF DELAWARE NOTICE OF FAMILY COURT ACTION TO: MICHAEL JAMES STEWART, Respondent Petitioner, JESSICA MARY STEWART has filed a Custody petition against you in the Family Court of the State of Delaware for Sussex County on March 15, 2017.

If you do not file an answer with the Family Court within 20 days after publication of this notice, exclusive of the date of publication as required by statute, this action will be heard in Family Court without further notice.

Petition# T002086 Publish: March 17, 2017 The Weekly Newspapers

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Help Wanted Management positions @ Fairvilla's Sexy Things (524 Front Street, Key West Florida 33040)

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

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

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

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

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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The Turtle Hospital in Marathon Is seeking a full-time Educational Program Guide/Gift Shop Sales.

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