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Pizza. It’s Italy’s third hottest import behind Lamborghini and Monica Belluci.

Each day, Americans eat roughly 100 acres of pizza. That’s 350 slices per second.

There is no wrong way to enjoy a slice of pizza — unless you’re one of those weirdos who start at the crust and work to the point. Any combination of toppings usually tastes good. Pepperoni ranks as the most preferred topping among connoisseurs, while anchovies come in last. To see find out how locals like their pizza, the Weekly asked…

What’s the perfect slice of pizza?

“I love the buffalo chicken pizza.

It comes with buffalo hot sauce, onions chicken, and American cheese,” said Tamara Clayton, pizza artisan at Domino’s Pizza.

Ana Maria Leyva, also of Domino’s Pizza, said “Plain with just cheese.”

Clair Williams, of Landsaw Eyecare, said “I like the meat lovers pizza.”

Gaby Telles, of AT&T, said “I’m simple. I like pepperoni.”

“Mushrooms, pepperoni, pineapple, spinach and black olives,” said Jesenia Cordle, also of AT&T.

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Friday, March 24 • Miami Dade College Wind Symphony and students play at 7:30 p.m. at Coral Shores High School, MM 89.

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

Saturday, March 25 • Historic trolley tours at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. from Islamorada Moose Lodge, MM 81.

• Car show and fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kmart plaza in Marathon.

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• Native Plant Day from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, MM 102.5 • Contest for homemade boats.

Load-in time is 10 a.m., display judging is 11 a.m., and the race will start at 1 p.m. Founders Park, Islamorada.

• Fools for Schools scholarship fundraiser event from 3 to 7 p.m. at Puerto Vallarta, MM 86.

• Coral Restoration Foundation gala at 6:30 p.m. at Ocean Reef Club, Upper Keys.

Wednesday, April 5 • Art Guild of the Purple Isle at 9:30 a.m. at Tavernier Elk Lodge.

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

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

Thursday, April 6 • Cancer support group at 6 p.m. at Mariners Hospital, MM 92.

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

Friday, April 7 • Our Place in Paradise art gallery grand opening from 6 to 9 p.m in Islamorada.

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

Saturday, April 8 • Contractor’s Association Golf Tournament at 7 a.m. at Florida Keys Country Club.

• PTA color run at 9 a.m. from Key Largo School.

Thursday, March 30 • United Way free tax prep from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Florida Keys Children’s Shelter, Tavernier.

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

Wednesday, April 12 • “Bloodline” mini-binge, featuring two episodes at 2 p.m., Discovery Center, Islander Resort, MM 82, Islamorada.

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On Friday, March 17, Cindy Freeburg went home to be with her Savior.

There are so many people with so many stories about who she was and how she touched their lives. In addition to her Lord, she loved Rick, her husband of 40 years and true soul mate of more than 50 years; her sons Erik and Tyson, her “daughters”-in-law, Crystal and Heather; and of course her four grandchildren, Cael, Liana, Sloane and Bode. Her brother John, sister Sally and nieces Laura and Candace were also loved dearly.

She touched the lives of many people through her ministry in BSF. She had been working as a commercial interior designer for many years. As her boys got older, she worked less to really spend her time raising them.

At the same time, she heard about BSF and started as a class member in 1988. Then, as group leader, substitute teaching leader to teaching leader and finally, area advisor. This all encompassed a span of 30 years. She was an amazing Bible scholar and loved to teach and train others.

During her life she loved our family, played a lot of tennis, loved boating and travelling — especially to North Carolina and California where our sons and families had relocated.

For seven years in Islamorada, she loved our community, our church, and of course, the hospital. She felt God had moved us down here for a reason, or for many reasons, and felt the love and support of so many people.

Memorial services for Cindy will be held at the Island Christian School, 83400 Overseas Highway in Islamorada at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017.

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GALA TO RAISE THE REEF Foundation’s biggest event set for April 1 GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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oral reefs will get their due for two days at the start of April.

The Coral Restoration Foundation will host its fifth annual gala on Saturday, April 1 at the Ocean Reef Club in north Key Largo. The next day will feature an open house and seminars on coral reef and environmental issues.

The gala on Saturday is set to begin at 5 p.m. with a VIP reception, where guests can enjoy craft cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while they mingle with the foundation’s leaders.

BRIEFLY State parks host Native Plant Day John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park will host Native Plant Day as an Earth Day event on Saturday, April 1.

Nursery volunteers from sister park Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock will have information booths where visitors can learn the importance of native plants, how to propagate and care for native plants, and how to plant butterfly gardens. Native plants, raised by the nursery volunteers, will be given away for planting at Keys’ residences.

At 9:30 a.m., Susan Kolterman will share her knowledge of butterflies and the native Keys plants that they prefer.

Activities for children will be available, including a special nature walk for children accompanied by an adult at 10:30 a.m. Another 45-minute nature walk sets off at 11:30 a.m., as well as two butterfly garden tours at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is located at MM 102.5, oceanside.

Following the reception, the Raise the Reef Gala will begin promptly at 6:30.

The night will be filled with silent and live auctions and is the foundation’s largest fundraiser. Along with food and drink, special keynote speaker Bob Talbot will hold a presentation to discuss various conservation initiatives. Talbot is an internationally recognized marine life photographer and award-winning filmmaker. Tickets for the Raise the Reef Gala are $250.

“We’re currently engaged in the largest reef restoration in the Florida Keys,” said Martha Roesler, chief development officer of the foundation.

“We’re really excited to have Mr. Talbot and our other speakers.”

On April 2, an open house and seminar with guest speakers from partnering organizations will be held at Murray Nelson E. Government Center. Presentations will be held throughout the day starting at 11 a.m.

Topics include improving the health of oceans, restoring reefs and empowering change, staghorn and elkhorn coral restoration in the Upper Keys, and the impact of solutions to marine debris Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to get involved with the foundation. More information on both events is online at gala.coralrestoration.org.

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n March 21, the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce held its monthly “After Hours” at the offices of Hershoff, Lupino & Yagel in Tavernier. The gathering’s theme was a Mad Hatter Tea Party. The firm’s staff adorned the small courtyard outside in Alice in Wonderland themed décor. A spread of ingeniously designed treats and snacks were also made available for crazy cats with a sweet tooth. Those who attended were encouraged to wear their most inimitable hat. The most unique hat won a bottle of champagne, compliments of the firm.

—Weekly Staff report GABRIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly 1. Homemade Rice Crispy ‘playing cards’ are all the rage at the firm’s wonderland.

2. Karen Bowling, left, and Lara Day of 96.9 FM venture down the rabbit hole.

3. Hershoff, Lupino & Yagel’s Marie Brishke wearing her sparkly green hat with a smile.

4. Hershoff, Lupino & Yagel’s Beth Miller, left, and Kim Ford serve guests tea libations.

5. The Queen of Hearts makes her demands. (Thankfully, only a few heads were cut off.)

6. The firm’s partners thank guests for joining their tea party before announcing the hat contest winner.

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Michael Trixx

InTune 10 best covers of Chuck Berry songs

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agician Michael Trixx began his career doing street performances in his hometown of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Almost instantly he was noticed, and was sponsored by Budweiser for his first two years performing magic. His accolades are quiet impressive. In 2009, Trixx was featured on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. He’s won both South Carolina’s and Florida’s State Championship of stage magic. He’s toured the United States, Mexico, and the United Kingdom – and has performed a special show for former President Jimmy Carter. Twice. Even with all his accomplishments, Trixx remains humble, charismatic, and highly determined to be even bigger and better. That’s a tough task, seeing as his high energy performances are fast paced, sprinkled with humor, and mind bogglingly awe inducing.

From the get-go, audiences can tell they are in for a wild ride. The former ‘80s and ‘90s era bass player combined his love of magic and heart pumping hard rock music to keep his show rocking and rolling. You can count on seeing plenty of fire, levitation, a confetti blizzard, and magic birds. Trixx and his seven feathery assistants have mastered the skill of appearing and vanishing into thin air – it’s jaw-dropping. Birds appear from fire, wands, newspapers, balloons, and every other item he pulls out of his bag of tricks. Perhaps the zaniest part of the show is when a seemingly infinite amount of eggs begin to pop out of his hat, hands, birds, and even mouth. Before you know it, you’ll find yourself toe tapping, laughing out loud, and asking yourself, “How the heck did he do that?”

1. Maybellene Chuck Berry 2. Roll Over Beethoven, The Beatles 3. Little Queenie REO Speedwagon 4. Back in the USA Linda Ronstadt Michael Trixx can’t seem to stop eggs from appearing – it’s pretty egg-strordinary.

Michael Trixx preforms at the Lorelei every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at sunset. His show runs 45 minute typically, and the magician has merchandise and instructional magic DVDs for sale so his fans can too learn the tricks of the masters, and show off for friends.

5. Johnny B. Goode, Jimi Hendrix 6. Too Much Monkey Business The Yardbirds 7. School Days The Beach Boys 8. No Particular Place to Go George Thorogood 9. You Never Can Tell Emmylou Harris

“If you tried to give rock-and-roll another name, you might call it ‘Chuck Berry.’ ” — John Lennon

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Libations

Live Music SNAPPER’S Outer Band - Friday, March 24 LUNG - Saturday, March 25 LUNG - Sunday, March 26 Steve Venini - Monday, March 27 Billy Davidson - Tuesday, March 28 Ray Jaworski - Wednesday, March 29 Rick Merill - Thursday, March 30 Rick Merill - Friday, March 31

Navy veteran Holly Lopez transitioned from fixing up sailors and marines to fixing delicious cocktails. GABRIEL SANCHEZ/ Keys Weekly

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The Catch

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uesdays are The Catch’s authentic Mexican night, and there’s no better libation for the occasion like the margarita. It goes perfectly with their generously stuffed burrito, or loaded nachos. In Holly Lopez’s margarita you’ll find agave nectar, fresh lime, tequila, triple sec, sour, and a splash of orange juice. (The splash of agave nectar does an especially good job of sweetening the margarita.)

Lopez is also known to make her own spicy Bloody Mary mix, which some have said are the best they’ve had, per Lopez. She brought the recipe down from her home state of Delaware. Now in her 16th year of bartending, Lopez got her start mixing adult beverages at the Dover Downs Hotel, a casino and racetrack.

A veteran of the Navy, Lopez served eight years as a Corpsman, which are the medical personnel attached to the Marine Corps who take care of troops in Navy military hospitals.

Three years ago Lopez made the move down to the Upper Keys after her parents retired and convinced her to migrate to warmer weather.

Now she spends her free time doing fishing of any sort, swimming, kayaking, and spending time with her husband and two kids. She also is a proud mother of her 13 yearold Jack Russell Terrier named Russell.

GILBERT’S Stall 4 - Friday, March 24 Trip Machine - Saturday, March 25 The Regs - Sunday, March 26 Bobbe Brown - Tuesday, March 28 Harry French - Wednesday, March 29 DJ Reggae Ronnie - Thursday, March 30 Mojo Scoundrels - Friday, March 31 LORELEI’S CABANA BAR AND RESTAURANT Funky Blu Roots Band - Friday, March 24 Taylor King Band - Saturday, March 25 Webb Davidson - Sunday, March 26 The Carousers - Monday, March 27 Harry French - Tuesday, March 28 Webb Davidson - Wednesday, March 29 Webb Davidson - Thursday, March 30 The Steve Venini Band - Friday, March 31 SKIPPERS DOCKSIDE Friday, March 24 Lee Sharp - Saturday, March 25 Scotty Meyer - Sunday, March 26 Lee Sharp - Monday, March 27 Bobbe Brown - Tuesday, March 28 Ronnie Molyneaux - Wednesday, March 29 Scott YoungBurg - Thursday, March 30 Bobbe Brown - Friday, March 31 BAYSIDE GRILLE The Catch - Friday, March 24 Steve Venini Band - Saturday, March 25 Dave’s Alter Ego - Sunday, March 26 Luke Sommer Glenn - Monday, March 27 Dave Bowman - Tuesday, March 28 Steve Venini - Wednesday, March 29 Steve Venini Band - Thursday, March 30 The Catch - Friday, March 31 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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Amanda Jorgensen will offer pottery classes at Our Place in Paradise.

GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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he Upper Keys’ first communal art gallery — Our Place in Paradise — is celebrating its grand opening next month.

The gallery will open for the first time on Friday, April 7 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Guests will have a chance to meet the artists and learn about future workshops and classes while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and drinks. There will also be a raffle for an original oil painting by resident artist Kathleen Denis.

The following day, April 8, the gallery will have a Demo Day. Artists will host demonstrations to show off their unique skills and abilities. Demonstrations will begin at 10 a.m. and run until 2 p.m.

The gallery’s mission is unique among the Upper Keys’ art galleries, said co-founder Joanne Kolb. Using a collective approach, the goal is to “connect artists and work together to promote the arts, each other, and the other local galleries,” Kolb said.

“We’d like to see the space used for community outreach. We want to offer our workspace to other artists, potters and glass artists to come and hold their own workshop,” said Kolb.

The gallery is home to several artists, including Lane Kenworthy, a Florida International University professor and glass artist; Denis, whose personal studio will be a mainstay at the gallery; Peter Carolin, a multifaceted artist who also teaches oil painting courses for Florida Keys Community College in Key West; clay artist Frank Shaw; painter Robert J. Simone, who will be holding a three day workshop on seascape painting.

Resident clay artist Amanda Jorgensen is especially excited about the new gallery. The 10-year artist teaches wheel throwing and hand building, as well as glass blowing. Jorgensen began clay art in high school, continued through college and eventually taught a few semesters of clay work.

“I think clay is a great way for adults to rediscover their childhood,” said Jorgensen. “It’s a very welcome distraction for a lot of people who’d like to forget about the stressors of life.”

Welcome to Our Place Community Gallery opens its doors

Jorgensen first got involved with Our Place in Paradise after Frank Shaw told her about it. She later visited during the Paradise Paint Out plein air event. She said she’s most excited about working with the new equipment, holding her workshops, and experimenting with glass again.

Our Place in Paradise is supported by the Share All Our Blessings nonprofit organization, which promotes art education, spiritual encouragement and supports charitable needs in the community. Any artist interested in holding workshops or using the space may contact the studio via email at ourplaceinparadise@outlook.com, by phone at 305-916-5828, or via the studio’s Facebook page.

Our Place in Paradise is located at 88711 Old Highway, in Tavernier. Gallery hours are Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gallery assistant Irevi Troncoso, left, cofounder Joanne Kolb, rear, and co-founder Liza Moore are proud to open their doors to the community.

THIS WEEKEND

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Ecology is a Tallahassee-based band featuring some homegrown-in-the-Keys talent.

DON’T MISS BAY JAM ON SUNDAY

Leah Sutter takes the stage at Founders Park at 12:30 p.m.

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et for Sunday, March 26, at Founders Park, MM 87, gates open on the annual Bay Jam at 11 a.m. and music starts at noon. Admission is free for this 23-year strong music tradition in the Florida Keys.

“Bloodline” star Norbert Leo Butz and his band will play at the festival, according to David Feder, ICE president. Butz will play rhythm guitar with two friends Jason Loughlin and James

Schedule: • Noon: Bill Todd, a talented local musician, plays in the style of Van Morrison.

• 12:30 p.m.: Leah Sutter is a Keys singer songwriter with a large following who uniquely melds alternative rock and jazz with a siren’s voice.

• 1 p.m.: Steve Venini is a Keys-based world class singer/songwriter and will play with his all-star band.

• 2 p.m.: Ecology is a Tallahasseebased genre-bending band exploring influences from jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop, R&B, and world music.

Featured are the Keys musicians – Nyan Feder, Ryan Raines, and Tyler Lee. David Feder may join the band for a tune or two as a special guest for Bay Jam. • 3 p.m.: David Feder will be joined by some great friends and musicians from bands including Sal Agua Azul and Ecology for a special, one-time only performance.

• 4 p.m.: Schuyler Fisk with Carl Anderson and Sam Wilson play original singer/songwriter modern Americana music heavy on the harmonies.

• 5 p.m.: The Norbert Leo Butz Band’s high-energy performance is a mix of blues, gospel and feel-good music.

• 6 p.m. Allan Truesdell & The Usual Suspects is a local Keys Jam band playing American rock and roll.

TAVERNIER HEALTH CENTER Leahy (guitars), both talented and professional musicians, alongside two talented Keys locals — Cliff Stutz (bass) and Luke Ptomey (drums).

Schuyler Fisk (daughter of actress and “Bloodline” star Sissy Spacek) will play with Virginians Carl Anderson and Sam Wilson. All are accomplished songwriters/ recording artists/ performers.

Although the concert features these notable names, the majority of the acts are very local. Dave Feder and Nyan Feder, father and son, plus Leah Sutter, Alan Truesdale’s “Usual Suspects,” and Steve Venini.

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

The event is a family-friendly day of music and fun in a spectacular setting on the Florida Bay. 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 wide variety of great food and award winning local beer. Attendees can bring blankets and lawn chairs, but coolers are not permitted. For complete details, go to www. keysice.com.

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ounders Park will host the 26th annual Island Fest on Saturday and Sunday, April 1-2. Islamorada’s first spring festival kicks off at 10 a.m. and runs until 5 p.m. both days.

The two-day event features some 100 artists with works that include painting, crafts, sculpture and jewelry. Ten artists will also create original plein air works onsite. This year, Islamorada’s Jason Barth is featured as the event’s poster artist.

Along with arts and crafts, kids will have a chance to paint a life-sized dolphin statue, build sand castles, and compete in a hula hoop contest. On Saturday, there will also be a contest to create the word “sunset” out of colorful sand provided.

Island Fest will also see the return of the All-American Road Vintage Cruisers car show. For a sixth year, the show will exhibit unique and antique cars, trucks, motorcycles and rat rods.

Awards will be presented for Coolest Cruiser, Raddest Rod, KeyZ Rider, Longest Haul, Big Kahuna, Funkiest Foreign, Best of Show and People’s Choice. Entries are still welcome; those interested may contact the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce.

The festival will feature music of all genres. Among musical performances scheduled are Tim Charron, Seranation, David Feder, the DelSol Band, and Island Vibes.

Crowd favorite Pit Bull of Blues of Miami will conclude the Saturday lineup of musicians.

Also returning to the event is the “What Floats Your Boat” homemade-boat race. The race is set to begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

The competition pits contestants and their vessels against one another for a handful of silly honors, including the Yachtiest Award, Thriftiest Award, Anchor Award, Krazy Krewe Award, Sink and Swim Award, and Lucky Ducky Admiral Award.

Festival admission is free and on-site parking is available for a $5 donation. Events will proceed regardless of weather. More information is available from the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce at 305-664-4503.

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The ‘What Floats Your Boat’ contest pits amateur boat builders against one another.

There’s food, too!

Miami’s Pit Bull of Blues returns to Island Fest.

Symphony scheduled for Coral Shores The Miami Dade College Wind Symphony, directed by Brian Neal, will perform with the Coral Shores High School Band on Friday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. On the following day, the professionals travel to Key West High School on Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. The program is a “celebration of musical relationships featuring popular music from wind band repertoire.”

The suggested donation for admission is $10.

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 March 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. Organizers are collecting donations to bronze Cris’ easel and donations can be mailed to First State Bank of the Florida Keys, 97670 Overseas Highway, Key Largo,

FL 33037. The Art Guild of the Purple Isles will hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday, April 5 at 9:30 a.m. at the Tavernier Elks Lodge, MM 92.6.

Commodore’s regatta set for this 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 non-members’ 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.

Bingo games raise scholarship funds On Tuesday, March 28, 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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KEYS ECONOMY

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / MARCH 24, 2017

ORIENTATION

92.8% Heterosexual 1%

3.4% 1.8% Gay 0.8%

63.3% 36.7% Male 2.8%

Gender

Female 2.8%

Lesbian 0.7%

ETHNICITY

NON HISPANIC WHITE

76.6 % 6.2%

AFRICAN

6.6 % 2.4%

HISPANIC/SPANISH/

9.8 % 3.4 %

ASIAN

5.9 %

NUMBER OF VISITORS TO THE FLORIDA KEYS IN 2015.

DOMESTIC

3,740,000 1,200,000 INTERNATIONAL

0.6%

HOUSEHOLD INCOME

29.7 %

14.5 %

49.9 %

Under $75,000

Over $150,000

$75,000 0 $150,000

down 0.3%

up 1.6%

down 7.9%

KEYS ECONOMY

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / MARCH 24, 2017

FLORDIA KEYS

VISITORS FROM THE USA

FLORIDA GEORGIA ILLINOIS MICHIGAN

25.3% 3.4% 2.5 %

1.5%

7.1%

5.3% 1.2 %

0.4%

TOURISM

NEW MEXICO

3.3% 1.6%

BED TAX COLLECTED PER DISTRICT IN FY 2016

WHAT COUNTRIES ARE THE TOURISTS COMING FROM?

Visitors from USA is down -4.1% Also down visitors from Switzerland (really?) -3.8% Visitors from abroad Brazil 1.7%, France 1.7%, Germany 1.8%, Italy 1.5% China 1.2 % In 2016

% of visitors from USA : 36.9% Canada 15.9% France 6 % Germany 6.6% United Kingdom 7.7% Italy 4.2% China 4.7 % Switzerland 3.7% what’s up with the swiss?

District 1 (Key West)

B

esides a taxing district, Monroe County Tourist Development Company also collects quite a bit of information about our visitors — where they’re from, what they do when they’re here, where they stay and how much they pay to visit paradise. In both 2015 and 2016, the TDC sampled 3,600 visitors with a face-to-face survey and the resulting report compares and contrasts the data providing some interesting bits of data. For example, in the last year more visitors are arriving in their own personal vehicles, more friend groups are traveling to the Keys, and if tourists visits another city in Florida, they are choosing Orlando more often than Miami. Where the graphics indicate an increase or decrease, that is the difference between FY 2016 and FY 2015. Special thanks is owed to Kelli Fountain, director of market research at the TDC.

—Hays Blinckmann and Sara Matthis contributed to this report

AGE MAJORITY

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18—25 26—35 36—45 46—60 61+

5.6% up 2.4% 20.1% up 3.8% 32.6% up 1.2% 31.6% down -8.7% 10.1 % up 1.3 %

$20,480,504

District 2 (Key West to west end of 7 Mile Bridge)

$1,944,445

District 3 (Marathon, KCB< Grassy Key, Duck Key, Conch Key)

$5,800,572

District 4 (MM 6490.7 Layton, Long Key, Islamorada, Tavernier)

$3,882,080

District 5 (MM90.7-county line Tavernier, Key Largo)

$4,392,046

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WEEKLY INTERVIEW

LADY STAY 12 questions with ‘Jodi’ Weinhofer of Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West

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KRISTEN LIVENGOOD

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kristen@keysweekly.com

t was just plain luck that Joanna Weinhofer ended up in Key West. “I had a great job that I didn’t want.

I had a boyfriend that I didn’t want. It was a really cold, snowy winter with weather I didn’t like,” she said, of the decision to visit her older brother who is now a local fisherman. “He said don’t go back, so I took a year off, and that turned into 25-plus years.”

Growing up, she had a gamut of jobs from lifeguard on the Jersey Shore, to server, to bartender, to working with developmentally disabled children, and shooting sports and fishing photography in Boston.

After college at Holy Cross in Massachusetts (majoring in European Lit, Spanish, Pre-med with Biology minor), she was a property and condo manager, and pension and benefits specialist.

But the Keys always called to Jodi. “I have been coming to the Keys since I was a kid to go fishing,” she said. “My father did not believe in vacations that did not include fishing. So every winter we came down to the Keys to fish.”

So, with all the tourism details in this issue of The Weekly, we figured who else to get to know a little better than Jodi Weinhofer, president of the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West?

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

My parents. They have both been gone for a while now, and you don’t realize all the things you want to ask them or tell them until they are gone. It would be amazing to see them again.

2. How did you become involved with Florida Keys Lodging Association?

I had done property management and vacation rental management for Greg O’Berry Realty and then I was a condo manager.

Someone recommended I apply, and the rest is history.

3. What are some of the biggest obstacles with the lodging association?

There is a huge disconnect between the fact that our economy in the Keys is based on tourism, and what that looks like. I wish we could find a way to make everyone realize how many ways tourism touches their lives and how much of a balancing act it all is, even if they don’t directly work in the industry.

4. What is your favorite tourism, “heads in beds,” event?

We have so many good ones, but I would have to say Key West Songwriters Festival (coming up in May). I didn’t know how much I liked country music until I heard the writers talking about why they wrote a song and then hearing them sing it. You get a little peek into their souls, and the venues are so intimate, and then you get amazing music. It is really something special!

5. What would your superpower be?

Ahhh – this is for real – my superpower is Parking Karma. Not what anyone, including me would pick, but it runs in my family, and it really does come in handy.

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

Scott or Lucy — preferably both. I would want to be there with my best friend – whether that is my guy or my dog.

7. Favorite guilty pleasure?

I am a bit of a movie junkie. I love going to the movie theater, preferably at the Tropic where I can get good popcorn, carrot cake, and a glass of wine to enjoy the movie.

8. If you won the lottery, what’s the first thing you do/buy?

Travel! I would go on an amazing trip to Spain and Italy and Greece and Ireland. I would definitely take my family and my friends with me. Or, maybe I would do something more practical first and pay off my mortgage so I can stop paying such outrageous insurance.

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

That is a tough one. Make sure everyone has enough food and water.

But I think if we could make sure that everyone got a decent education — that could really help solve a lot of the other problems in the world. I have met a lot of people who just needed a little help to become really amazing.

10. Favorite place you’ve traveled to? Or, lived?

I love every place I travel – whether it is Italy or Greece or Nantucket. But, I would either say Madrid, Spain because I lived there for a year in college or Ireland because we went with the whole family to see where my mom came from. And staying in an old castle is pretty darn cool.

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

A doctor.

12. So, this local fishing brother of yours, is he the same Weinhofer who took rocker Ozzy Osbourne and his son Jack fishing this past week?

No comment. Wink.

CSHS STUDENT OF THE WEEK

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / MARCH 24, 2017

The Upper Keys Weekly is proud to partner with Coral Shores High School faculty and students in choosing “The Student of the Week.” Recipients are chosen on a myriad of qualifications ranging from academic standing, athletics, outstanding achievements, community involvement, individuality and moral fortitude. We thank our future leaders and CSHS for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Hurricane Pride” and congratulate all of the outstanding students of the week.

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

I play three sports — football, soccer and baseball. These are very important to me because I would like to pursue a professional career in one of those sports. It’s also important to me because I want to represent this school with pride.

Who has been your biggest inspiration at Coral Shores High School and why?

Jake Hurst. During my first two years playing football he helped me immensely to learn the game and along with his persistence he helped me to stay focused in the classroom. He has been a great influence in my life.

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

Snapchat. My favorite filter was the helicopter hat one, but they don’t have it anymore.

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

A major challenge in the Keys is that the coral reefs are being contaminated. With more people coming in will only make it worse. Over the summer I plan to help with a big sandbar cleanup that would certainly help.

What are your plans after high school?

I definitely plan to attend a four-year university and would like to play baseball or soccer at that university.

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Just taking the higher level classes has made me really realize that the real world will be much harder.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

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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!

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

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

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

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SAVE SAVE SAVE

AUTOS FOR SALE

EMPLOYMENT

FOR RENT- CONDO

LEGAL NOTICES

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.

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.

wifi. $1750 per month.

Laundry in Unit and pool. Dockage avail., $100/month.

Bonnie@ American Caribbean 305-743-7636

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.

AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

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

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EMPLOYMENT

D’Asign Source is looking for a Tile Installer Helper.

Must have a reliable truck or van to carry tools, materials, and supplies. Must be well equipped with all tools needed. Starting pay $15hr, overtime available + benefits.careers@ dasignsource.com Pancho’s Marina & Fuel Dock in Marathon is looking for a cashier.

Please call 305-743-2281.

Long Key - Part-time Cleaner.

Needed immediately.

Daytime position. Clean small office.

Must pass background check and drug screen. Paid $30 hour. Contact Bob. rnlundygvpm@gmail. com 816-738-0285 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.

Please contact us at 305289-2070.

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

Please Apply In Person.

8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon 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

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 worker.Must have vehicle Great pay and training included. Call 305-3047995 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 10-11am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd.

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Many other permits avail.

We buy, sell & broker all types of permits. Call before you buy or sell!

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FOR RENT COMMERCIAL

FOR SALE RESIDENTIAL Duplex For Sale in Marathon. 2BD/1BA each side. Excellent condition, long term tenants. $399,000 Financing available. Call 305-6641286

GARAGE/ YARD SALES Sat. March 25 at 8am.

Exquisite furniture, disco clothes, gently used toothbrushes, kids toys, possibly a cat. Too many treasures to list!

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HOBBIES / COLLECTIBLES PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive watches and Pilot watches.

Old model Military clocks & watches.

Call 305-743-4578

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

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

Royal Furniture, Call Ryan 305-481-1791.

FOR RENT RESIDENTIAL Annual, 1/1 ground level condo overlooking Boot Key Harbor, Furnished, everything included (water, eletric, cable,

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

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 FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 17-CP000015-M Lower Keys IN RE: ESTATE OF SHELBA S. HALL, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Shelba S. Hall, deceased, whose date of death was July 11, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 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

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE.

THEM.

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 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.

The date of first publication of this notice is: March 24, 2017.

Personal Representative: Shelley C. Hall 200 W. Line Street Calhoun, GA 30701 Attorney for Personal Representative: /S/ Dawn Ellis My Florida Probate, P.A. Dawn Ellis, for the firm Attorney for Personal Representative E-mail Address: dawn@myfloridaprobate. com Florida Bar Number: 091979 P.O. Box 952 Floral City, FL 344360952 352/726-5444 Publish: March 24 and March 31, 2017 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 17-CP000022-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF LOUISE M. PEASE, Deceased.

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Publish: March 17 & March 24, 2017

The administration of the estate of LOUISE M. PEASE, deceased, whose date of death is October 7, 2016, and whose Social Security number is xxxxx-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.

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ALL PERSON ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 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

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

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

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.

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

Marina, Bar & Grill

Server / Bartender

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Full time and Part time positions for

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

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

Marathon (305) 743-5317

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

ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER

Keys Federal Credit Union • Marathon Shores We are looking for an energetic individual with a great attitude to assist our members with their banking needs. At least three years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.At least three years customer service and one year cash handling experience, excellent 10-key skills, and good credit required. HS diploma or equiv. required. Spanish fluency a plus.

Visit www.keysfcu.org for more information.

Fax your application to 305-293-6056. E.O.E.

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Immediate opening for a HVAC Service Technician Upper & Middle Keys.

Great Pay • Paid Holidays • Sick Pay • Medical Insurance • Paid Vacation

Apply in person 171 Hood Ave • MM 91.5 • Tavernier p 305-852-2960 • f 305-852-0656

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

for the following positions:

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

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

THE MOORINGS

MM 81.5 Seeking self-motivated people for

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

We Buy Gold Locally!

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn Townsquare Mall Marathon

NEED EMPLOYEES? List the positions you have available here for only $80/week in 30,000 copies from Key Largo to Key West.

Call (305) 743-0844 Today!

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

Public speaking & retail sales experience and marine turtle knowledge helpful. Send resume to: turtlehosp@aol.com

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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

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STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

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

9141 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, FL 33050

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

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

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We Do Installations!

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

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

Big Kahuna Tiki Huts New Builds - Tiki Bars - Rethatching

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Gift Certificates Available

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / MARCH 24, 2017

2 6 t h A N N UA L F LO R I D A K E YS

FREE ADMISSION

Saturday & Sunday, 10 to 5

April 1-2

Presented by the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce

on the beach at Founders Park MM87 Bayside featuring “Taste of Islamorada” and Plantation Yacht Harbor Arts & Crafts Show and All-American Road Vintage Cruisers Show

Saturday, April 1

Live performances all day long on the Gosling Rum Stage on the beach delSol Band - Classic Rock I Land Vibes - Beach Tunes The Pit Bull of Blues Band - Blues, while Pasta paints to the rhythm and more

Saturday Highlights: WHAT FLOATS YOUR BOAT Homemade Boat Race

Sea Creature Sand Sculpting Contest on the Beach!

Sunday, April 2

Live performances all day long on the Gosling Rum Stage on the beach Dave Feder - Hillbilly Flamenco Tim Charron - Rockin’ Country “with a twist of lime” Seranation - Reggae Trop/Rock

Plantation Yacht Harbor Arts & Crafts Show Stroll along the Bay and enjoy the best collection of juried arts and crafts... from around the state, in all mediums and all price ranges.

Both Days: 2017 poster signing by local artist Jason Barth

All-American Vintage Cruisers Featuring all makes & models plus custom designs (cars, trucks, rat rods, motorcycles, and more)!

Music, Art, Food & These Activities (both days): Kite Flying Sand Sculpting on the Beach Paint the Dolphin: Art for Kids Hula Hooping & Contests Large Selection of Food & Drink Craft Beer Garden First State Bank of the Florida Keys “Cash Cow” ATM on site

Bring a lawn chair and your camera!

Sunday Highlight:

Taste of Islamorada!

Sample incredible food from the best restaurants in Islamorada (only on Sunday)!

Islamorada Fish Company, Bumby's Raw Bar, M.E.A.T., Ciao Hound, Guy's Grill at the Islander, oo-tray, Island Grill ...and more!

F.O.P. Lodge #28

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PARKING Available INSIDE Founders Park M M 8 7 • B AYS I D E

Islamorada, Florida Keys

RAIN OR SHINE

For info: 305-664-4503 • www.islamoradachamber.com