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KEY WEST WEEKLY / MARCH 31, 2017 HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com
April Fools’ Day is a time to cherish and appreciate loved ones and friends - Hah, who are we kidding?! Them, that’s who! Nothing is better than a little Saran Wrap over the toilet bowl to let someone know you love them. Turn off the AC and watch your husband panic over the age of the compressor or hand a friend a fake winning lottery ticket (not that any of those things have ever happened, ever.) When playing a prank, whom should we turn to—the experts of course. So we asked famous pranksters ...
What do you do on April Fool’s Day? “The trick is, meow, to see, meow, how many, meow, times you can say, meow,” said Officer Foster, “Not like I am jumpin’ around all nimbly bimbly from tree to treeIt’s just, meow, the Cat Game.” Meow.
“Build elaborate sets and make strangers look ridiculous” chuckled Allen Funt, “then when they had no idea what was going on, jump out and yell, ‘You’re on Candid Camera!’ Oh it just scared the bejeezus out of them. Great fun.”
“I love making celebrities look goofy,” laughed Ashton Kutcher. “Put them in a grocery store or something and they have no idea what to do. Most of them don’t own a wallet. Then point and yell ‘punked!’ They have no idea what is happening.”
“It’s so easy to make people laugh in the US and A,” said joker Borat, “It is custom to eat cheese made from breast of wife, and oh, the you Americans make such funny faces when you eat it.”
“I used to call Cesar Romero in the middle of the night — who always thought he was the better Joker,” said Jack Nicholson, “And I would just start laughing and laughing. He would threaten to call the police, and I would say ‘Why don’t you call Batman! Hahahahaha.’ Then I would chase Catwoman around.”
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Friday, March 31 • Michelle’s Foundation fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. at BottleCap Lounge, Key West. Saturday, April 1 • 7 Mile Bridge Run at 7 a.m. Prepare for traffic in the morning. • Final book sale of the season from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Key West library. April 2-3 • Auditions for “Undying Love the Musical” will be held April 2 from 1-3 p.m. and April 3 from 11:30 a.m. to
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Wednesday, April 5 • GLEE speaker series from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at BottleCap Lounge, Key West. Thursday, April 6 • Key West Garden Club meeting at 1:30 p.m. at West Martello Gardens, Key West. • Opening reception for mosaics project from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Royal Furniture, Key West. • Flood mitigation workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Harvey Government Center, Key West.
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Monday, April 4 • Hometown PAC Call for Candidates from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Salute, Higgs Beach, Key West. • Gardening database workshop at 10 a.m. at Key West library. • Wine bingo, 7 to 9 p.m. at Vinos, 810 Duval St., Key West. Benefits Wesley House Family Services.
Saturday, April 8 • Contractor’s Association Golf Tournament at 7 a.m. at Florida Keys Country Club, Marathon. • Florida Keys Community College open house, Key West Campus, at 10 a.m. R.S.V.P. at fkcc.edu/open-house. • Littles on the Lawn (for children 5 and under) from 10 a.m. to noon at Key West Lighthouse. • Bucbash benefiting HOB school from 4 to 7 p.m. at Smokin’ Tuna Saloon, Key West. • Florida Keys Healthy Start infant/ child CPR class from 9 to 11 a.m. at Gato building, Key West. Monday, April 10 • Free Walking Tour phone app party from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Curry Mansion, Key West. Thursday, April 13 • Southernmost Coconut Castaway Jump Up from 6 to 9 p.m. at Looe Key Tiki, Ramrod Key.
WEEKLY INTERVIEW
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ONE MAN, ONE PHRASE, ONE HUMAN FAMILY HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com
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15 questions with artist J.T. Thompson
here is a reason it’s called a catch phrase, because it really does catch everyone’s attention and sometimes, everyone’s heart. Artist J.T. Thompson did just that when he put the words “All People Are Created Equal Members of One Human Family” on a bumper sticker and helped Key West shine as the city of love. Born in 1954 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Thompson found Key West 38 years ago by way of Denver and Venice Beach. A graphic designer, he took over Solares Hill Design Group Key West with best friend Bob Beckwith and never looked back. Thompson has not just been an example of tolerance and equality in Key West, but also of activism and motivation. Since 2000, Thompson has given away millions of stickers proclaiming “One Human Family” – the city and the county’s official motto. Equality Florida just named Thompson the 2017 Voice for Equality honoree. He is a proud Captain in the Conch Republic Navy, Honorary Lesbian with the IWFFL, Monsignor in the Sisters of Diversity, President of the Key West Wreckers, and designer of five Fantasy Fest posters. Awards? “The only one that matters is karma,” said Thompson.
“The ‘One Human Family’ movement has reinforced my faith in humanity. Millions of people understand we are all a part of each other, with more every day.”
8. What are your nerdiest passions? Antiquities, archaeology, physics, inventions, psychology, and anthropology.
9. If you could take three items on a deserted island, what would you choose? I’d take my doggie buddy Beau, my human buddy Gregory, and my Dad — he’s my hero. Between the three of us, we’d make everything we need. 10. If invisible, what would you do in Key West? I would wish I was back to being visible. Activists have to be visible. 11. What was your first thought this morning? How can anyone be up and functional at this hour? 12. Favorite guilty pleasure? Spending an hour with my best friend. 13. What’s the most memorable reaction to “One Human Family” campaign? Amy Culver took OHF to the Datoga Tribe in the middle of the Sahara Desert — and changed their entire world view from being totally separate from everyone, to being geographically isolated but a part of humanity. And an 11-year-old in Richmond who reported that she met with 100 classmates individually and gave them each a sticker and an explanation of human unity, then finished by saying that I should not worry about racism, because she was “going to fix that.” Other inspiring letters come from almost every country, from Scotland to the South Pole!
1. Full Name? James George Thompson. 2. Worst nickname? “Metal Mouth” as a teen with steel caps and braces! The best nickname, though, is “Ensign Walrus” as helmsman onboard the Schooner Western Union. 3. Name one famous person you would bring back to life; why? Eleanor Roosevelt, who singlehandedly managed to author and achieve unanimous ratification of the United Nations’ (an all-boys club in 1948) Universal Declaration of Human Rights. I would want to know how she sees the world today and how she’d effect progressive changes now.
4. If you won the lottery, what extravagant thing would you do? Pay off the homeless facility and animal shelters’ debt. 5. What movie or music would people be surprised you love? “The Great Race,” “Music Man,” “Ragtime,” “The Money Pit,” “Taxi Zum Klo.” 6. If you could grant Key West one wish, what would it be? A weather bubble over the Keys that magically keeps dangerous storms away. 7. Which TV, movie or superhero character is your alter ego? He’d be a cartoon mashup of Dudley Do-Right, Snidely Whiplash and Dirk Digler.
14. What fantasy dream job would you have if you could? I have it. I love my craft and the talented artists that I get to collaborate with. Here, we all can live our own unique lives together; being as eccentric, colorful and spirited as we want — paying it forward and making each day its own fantasy come true in the place that’s as close to paradise as an island can be. 15. Funniest Key West sighting or story? A tame one: a local hairdresser the morning after The Copa’s Prom Night, in a soiled poodle skirt, a spike heel in hand (one missing), a wig under her arm, and makeup (that was never meant to see daylight) smeared into telling streaks ... just walking home in Old Town with a grin from ear to ear.
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Still fans after all these years Jefferson Starship meets Key West ticket holders
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he Key West Theater in conjunction with Rams Head Productions have been bringing some legendary musical acts to Key West. On March 26 the immortal Jefferson Starship not only came to play but offered a meet-and-greet for ticket holders at The Gates Hotel. Fans were able to get up close and personal with the band, share a drink, a laugh and a few hugs before seeing them onstage. Jefferson Starship is now composed of David Freiberg, Donny Baldwin, Chris Smith, Cathy Richardson and Jude Gold. —Weekly Staff report
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HAYS BLINCKMANN/Keys Weekly 1. The Jefferson Starship — Jude Gold, left, David Freiburg, Chris Smith, Cathy Richardson, and Donny Baldwin share a few laughs with their fans Sharon Horning, Debra Flynn, Brian Horning and Lynn Kephart. 2. Pat and John Borgens wait for their autographs. 3. Steve and Paula Eid gear up for the concert. 4. Stevie Schmidt shares a few laughs with David Freiburg and Chris Smith. 5. Lead Singer Cathy Richardson turns the camera on the crowd for a Facebook post.
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ANIMAL RIGHTS GROUP FIGHTS FOR MOSQUITO SANCTUARY 32-acre preserve would cost $12 million Weekly Staff Report
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ow is the life of a deer more endearing than that of a mosquito?” That’s what Nancy Bitzman, chairman of LCILB (Love Comes in Little Bites) is asking Monroe County Commissioners. LCILB, which calls itself a for-profit animal rights group, has been fighting against “mosquito cruelty” in coastal areas since 1989. Currently, the group is seeking a $12 million “mosquito sanctuary” along 32 acres centered between Rockland Key and Big Coppitt. “The Florida Keys are guilty of the mass genocide of billions of innocent creatures,” said Bitzman. “What we are proposing is no different than the Key deer sanctuary on Big Pine.” In addition, the LCILB, based out of Berkley California, has proposed a $4 million dollar mosquito protection net that would cover the proposed land area, along with demands that limit air, auto and foot traffic to the area.
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However, many argue the mosquito sanctuary will cost millions in wasted tax dollars and is a direct conflict with the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District, which currently works to eliminate mosquitos in the county. “First I had to fight against GMOs in my back yard,” said Key Haven resident Jim Wilson, where GMOs were literally proposed for his back yard. “And now these guys want to place a mosquito factory just above our neighborhood. What’s next? An iguana sanctuary?” LCILB has discussed a phase two to go along with the mosquito proposal, which would include added rights for iguanas. Over the last decade, the group has successfully imposed mosquito, rat, snake and roach sanctuaries in areas such as Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, Trenton in New Jersey, and Flint, Michigan. “We have to be sensitive to their demands and take this very seriously,” said Monroe County Mayor George Neugent. “We are currently reviewing their proposal and trying to find a compromise suitable for both sides.”
Monroe County Commissioners have until July of 2017 to counter the group’s proposal. After that time, Bitzman says the county will be subject to severe legal penalties and national scrutiny. “I always hear people brag about ‘one human family’ in Key West,” said Bitzman. “Well, I guess the mosquitos didn’t get the memo. How would the Keys look to the rest of the world if everyone knew they slaughtered innocent creatures?” Currently, Mayor Neugent believes a compromise for the sanctuary can be made for a fraction of the cost, with the mosquito sanctuary located just above Key Haven. “I believe this can be a burden shared by Key Haven residents,” said Neugent. “After all, they brought this on us by placing national attention on the GMO opposition.”
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TDC explores new marketing initiatives Agency seeks to attract new visitors Weekly Staff Report
$40 million is a lot of money. Every year, the Tourist Development Council collects that in bed tax revenues from Florida Keys visitors. Most would say the money is spent wisely and drives the economic engine of the county. Others think it could be spent better. At a meeting on Tuesday, the TDC voted to try some new marketing campaigns to improve the visitor experience while silencing some of their harsher critics. Below is a short synopsis of the four microplans:
• CORPORATE SUBSIDIES. Big corporations like Payless shoe store, Sears, and Kmart are on the brink of bankruptcy and as more of the big retailers close, they are leaving gaping holes in the Keys’ commercial infrastructure. Big Pine resident Cleophis Rankdale has been a proud member of the Radio Shack battery club for years. “Those tourists fund Fantasy Fest,” said Rankdale. “And my remote control needs weird batteries.” The subsidy amounts are still being worked out, but are reportedly generous. “People WANT to buy those useless beach umbrella screws for the sand, and there’s just nowhere else that sells them except Kmart,” said the same source. “You can’t get that from the artisans at Mallory Square.”
• New law enforcement uniforms. In an effort to seem less forbidding to carefree visitors on vacation, the TDC has approached the Monroe County sheriff’s office regarding new uniforms: Short shorts, in the traditional forest green, paired with Vibram Five Finger toe shoes for better mobility. “I’m just worried that my badge is going to tear the thin fabric of our dri-FIT® racer-back tanks when I try to pin it on,” said MCSO Captain Jonathan Crane. “And where am I going to put my gun?”
• Endorsements. To reach a younger and more hip audience, the TDC has signed an endorsement deal with Monroe County Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, 81, who has agreed to push the Keys on her Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat accounts (#NoKeysHaters). She will also create a TDC-funded video at the Southernmost Point to the tune of Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy.” “I think the first person I will call is Miami rapper Pit Bull,” Sylvia said. “If anyone has his MySpace page, beeper number, or street address so I can write him a letter, I would appreciate it if they passed it along.” • More traffic. TDC officials worry that some members of groups traveling to the Keys are missing “the good stuff.” And, so, they are planning a campaign to suggest to visitors traveling as a group that each person bring their own car, or Segway, provided it can achieve speeds of 30 mph. “Some people worry this will create extra traffic,” said Marathon Councilman John Bartus, who uses his “down time” in traffic to beat his high score at Candy Crush. Bartus has written to the software game developers, encouraging them to add a feature wherein users can tag their location — i.e., #StuckOnOverseas. “Check-ins are good,” said Bartus.
BRIEFLY City offers solution to Triangle Traffic After five years of continuous traffic jams, accidents and aggressive driving incidents surrounding the northern “triangle” roadway leading in and out of Key West, City officials recently announced a handful of proposed solutions to one the community’s most talked about nuisances. Recently, city officials discovered the lights along Cross Street and MacDonald Avenue, both under county jurisdiction, were not synchronized with city stoplights. “I think this was something Sunny McCoy did as a joke back in the ’80s,” said Commissioner Jimmy Weekley. “Problem is, we all forgot about it.” However, the city has proposed several ideas that could provide immediate relief to commuters, while saving thousands in tax dollars. At an upcoming April 11 meeting, the city will review an idea proposed by local resident Jay Hall. “I live in the Golf Club and I’ve always grabbed my newspaper from those guys in the middle of the triangle,” said Hall. “And then it hit me. We could have those guys operate the red lights as they sell newspapers.” If passed, City Manager Jim Scholl says, the city could consider a similar “no nonsense” approach to other issues facing the city such as constructing underground tunnels or overhead bridges to reduce the danger of the crosswalks. City officials anticipate a response from the state Department of Transportation in two years, or as soon as 18 months. Tourists to sit on Marathon Council For the first time, two Marathon City Council seats will be filled by tourists. Under a change scheduled for a vote this week, Keys visitors staying at least five nights in Marathon will be eligible to seek one of the two two-year “guest” seats on the city council. “Let’s face it,” said Councilman John Bartus, who proposed the change, “we’re spending their money. It’s only right that they get a seat at the table.” The city council is expected to approve the change at its April 1 meeting, scheduled to begin when Freddie Bye takes his first break at the Brass Monkey. The measure will require the removal of two current council members. That removal, under the plan, would follow the same procedure as the recently enacted procedure for choosing a mayor.
ENTERTAINMENT
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HBO TO FILM ‘TRUE DETECTIVE, SEASON 3’ IN KEY WEST Crime drama will feature top actors, iconic scenery Weekly Staff Report
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arlier this week, HBO thrilled subscribers who have been waiting with bated breath for information regarding the third installment of the popular crime anthology, “True Detective.” The series will be set in Key West, and the network has confirmed that a top-name cast of Liam Hemsworth and Adam Driver will star in the series, with rumors circulating that Jennifer Lawrence could sign on soon. “We wrote season 3 with Key West in mind,” said series creator Nic Piz-
zolatto. “The island’s natural beauty is a perfect juxtaposition to the city’s seedy underbelly.” Pizzolatto wouldn’t give many details, except to say the story would take place during the Mariel Boat Lift and would be mostly shot around Stock Island, with other scenes filmed in Old Town Key West and Havana, Cuba. The critically acclaimed first season, starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey as a pair of homicide cops investigating
the murder of a young prostitute in Louisiana, was nominated for several Emmy Awards for acting, writing and direction. The sophomore season, starring Vince Vaughn, Colin Farrell and Rachel McAdams and set in California, was met with less than favorable reviews. HBO President of Entertainment Sue Naegle said the success of the Netflix original series “Bloodline” helped green-light the project. “We wanted something salty. A show people could relate too, but one
that would also allow our viewers to lose themselves in,” she said. “Early ’80s Key West will provide us with the backdrop we need to pull off an ambitious show like ‘(True) Detective.’” Naegle said the show will have a $40 million production budget for the eight episodes and went on to say producers are already having a tough time securing housing for the show’s cast and crew. The Weekly also confirmed that Stock Island business owner and resident Bobby Mongelli has been squiring around location scouts, while consulting with casting directors on possible extras for the show. “I can’t reveal too much right now, but I can tell you that Hogfish Bar and Grill will be a consistent feature in the series,” said Mongelli. “And if anyone wants a shot at being featured as an extra, they should reach out to me.” Filming is expected to begin in July and HBO has set a tentative release date of April 1, 2018.
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What’s in a name? Truman Amphitheater choices down to two Weekly Staff Report he long awaited Truman Amphitheater, which recently endured one final attempt to undo 20 years of planning, is finally coming to fruition within the next year. The only problem? The $4 million structure is still without an official name. “We initially hoped that Jimmy Buffett or his brand would hang their naming rights on the theater,” said Key West Mayor Craig Cates. “But recently, we’ve had a strong push from the community and the Coconut Castaways (trop rock legend Howard Livingston’s fan club) to attach a local name to the facility.” On Tuesday, after hours of deliberation, the Truman Waterfront Advisory Board proposed two localized names for the City Commission to vote on at an upcoming April 11 meeting. There, the commission will choose between Howard Livingston and the MM 24 Band or the Doerfels as the namesake for the new amphitheater. (One rogue commissioner voted for the “Oscar-Cat man, Raven and Silver Guy Wonder Emporium.”) “We sought community input and these were the overwhelming choices,” said one advisory board member, who asked to remain anonymous. “Howard has a huge fan following, but we also recognize the impact the Doerfels have had on our community.” Already, proponents of Howard Livingston are pointing to a recent name change surrounding the Doerfels. The band, which was previously made up of 12 siblings, recently
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regrouped with five of the brothers forming “Fuel on Fire.” “I think we can all agree the Doerfels changed the way we listened to music here in the Keys,” said Key West Mayor Craig Cates. “But let’s be honest, kids grow up and they lost the ‘cute factor’ that we all loved.” Cates went on to say he is favoring Howard Livingston and that his relationship with the singer songwriter is in no way influencing his decision. “Sure, Howard and I are best friends,” said Cates. “I spend time at his house. We go out to eat. He slept on my couch on Christmas Eve. But that has nothing to do with my decision to support naming the amphitheater after him. We built this city on trop rock. And the Howard Livingston Memorial Amphitheater is a great way to honor my late friend.” When asked what he thought about the proposed name, Livingston seemed perplexed when emailing back to the Weekly. “I just don’t get the ‘Memorial’ part,” wrote Livingston. “For some reason Craig thought I was lost at sea back in February. Can someone please tell him I’m still alive?” However, at least some City Commission members were not as sold on Livingston. “I think we need to take a step back and review all of our options,” said Commissioner Margaret Romero. “We have a lot of local names that were not considered, such as Bobby Nesbitt, Larry Baeder and Lionel Richie — and I would hate to see back room politics influence this important decision.”
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THE ARTS
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APRIL Merger of the century Keys arts community goes corporate
Weekly Staff Report ey West Art and Historical Society, The Studios of Key West and Key West Theater will soon announce a historic merger. Beginning April 1, all three organizations will become one. Instead of vying for public funding and competing for famous artists and musicians, the three colossal art organizations will equally share membership and fund-raising efforts. The re-branding of each organization will take place immediately with each entity departing from their recognized acronyms--KWAHS , TSKW and KWT. The new singular organization will be referred to as ArtMart of Key West and the new logo will simply be ArtMart with the tag “Save Money, LIve Better.” “We feel this is the key to commercializing and capitalizing on art in Key West,” said Jed Dodds, director of The Studios Of Key West. “I like to think of it as Key West moving away from the mom and pop/non-profit mentality and into a WalMart era of the arts here at home.” Dodds saw no connection between the moniker ArtMart and WalMart and claims it came to him in a dream sequence.
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Michael Gieda (pronounced Geeda, folks), director of The Key West Art and Historical Society, echoed the need for one art conglomerate on the island. “They [TSKW] have always produced a nice glossy catalog and they have a pretty cool bookstore,” said Gieda. “But we really need some jazz hands to make art pop around here.” Gieda demonstrated with a little toe tap and “Ta Da” move. Among those ideas, Gieda says he has brokered a deal with Starbucks, which will have satellite locations in each facility, along with corporate sponsorships such as CVS, Radio Shack and Payless Shoes. Gieda went on to say that he has never worked very well with Dodds, but he does think that Elena Devers is “whatever.” And while all three organizations have been fairly amicable over time, the Key West Theater’s Kelly Norman was less enthusiastic about the merger. “I have to deal with Michael Marrero on a daily basis,” said Norman. “Now you throw Gieda and Dodds into the mix and you have the holy trinity of art divas. It’s just a lot for one woman to handle.”
BRIEFLY ‘Turtle Highway’ plan before Congress An eight-lane elevated toll road that would run from Key Largo to Key West is part of a federal infrastructure plan expected to be introduced soon in Congress. The route, to be called the Turtle Highway, is projected to cost $110 billion. It would be built using funds from the Mexican government’s repayment to the U.S. for building a wall along the border between the two countries.
The superhighway is part of a massive infrastructure proposal scheduled to be introduced on April 1 by the White House. (Thank you, Trump.) The existing route, U.S. 1, would be generally limited to use by Keys residents, although visitors would be allowed to use it with an “Iguana Pass,” obtained at service plazas along the elevated route. Those passes are expected to cost $500 per year.
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InTune Top 10 songs for April Fools’ Day 1. Chain of Fools Aretha Franklin 2. Won’t Get Fooled Again The Who
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his Miami favorite is bringing back its Latin-Rock-Cumbia mash-up to The Green Parrot. Grammy-nominated Locos por Juana has two shows (5:30 and 10 p.m.) on Friday and Saturday, March 31 and April 1. Nominated in 2009 in the Grammy category of Best Latin Rock or Alternative album for their album “La Verdad,” Locos por Juana has finally gotten its due from the awards gods. In 2016, it released “Caribe.” In recent years, the band has shifted to focus more on Jamaican-style reggae and incorporated some dub influences. “The new full-length album not only proffers novel sound for the band, but it also marks the first time LPJ has chosen to go bilingual – with most of the tracks switching indiscriminately between Spanish and English,” according to topshelfreggae.com.
Locos for Juana, which roughly translates to “Crazy About Jane,” delight in genre-crossing. With members hailing from Colombia, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico, the band mixes ska, rock, salsa, Jamaican dancehall, Cumbia, reggae, hiphop, funk and electronica — sometimes in one song. What makes their sound work is their wild energy; they hurl themselves into their music with such passion and excitement that they pull you along with them. Billboard Magazine tagged their album one of this year’s Hot Picks. With strong ties to Suenalo and the Spam Allstars, two other Miami groups well known to Parrot patrons for past steamy performances, Locos por Juana is something only Miami could cook up, creating a sound that reflects the diverse mixture of cultures and genres that Miami has to offer. The result is a highly charged mix of rhythms irresistible to dancers. — Contributed
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Live Music LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB Mike Gillis – Friday, March 31 at 5:30 p.m. Joe Dallas Trio – Friday, March 31 at 8:30 p.m. Ericson Holt – Saturday, April 1 at 8:30 p.m. Deb Hudson Jazz Trio – Sunday, April 2 at 8:30 p.m. Open jam w/ Larry Baeder - Monday, April 3 at 8:30 p.m. Ericson Holt – Tuesday, April 4 at 8:30 p.m. Libby York swing night – Wednesday, April 5 at 6 p.m. Bobby Nesbit – Thursday, April 6 at 5:30 p.m. Hal Howland Trio – Thursday, April 6 at 8:30 p.m.
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ary Ellen’s Bar and Restaurant bartender Alina has been serving cocktails at the new restaurant since it opened three months ago. She moved here four years ago, and stays for the weather and the people. Her favorite thing on the tap is Mary Ellen’s Old Fashion and the Moscow Mule. Both are made in house, and served on the tap along with their specialty beers. “It’s straight whiskey and muddled fruits,” she said. “It’s really popular.” Her favorite part about working at Mary Ellen’s is the people who come in. “It’s 85-90 percent locals and the people who live here are so nice, so it works out well,” she said. Her go-to items on the menu include the sweet potato waffle fries and the grilled cheese sandwiches. The Florence is three cheeses, a blend of cheddar, Havarti, and Monterey Jack on Texas toast. She personally adds a little ham to the lineup for the most perfect lunch entrée. When she isn’t working at Mary Ellen’s, she also serves tables at another local restaurant, plays volleyball, sews, and has impeccable taste in clothing. Mary Ellen’s Bar and Restaurant is located at 420 Applerouth Lane in Key West.
GREEN PARROT Locos Por Juana – Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1 Maggie Koerner Band – Sunday, April 3 and Monday, April 3 Muddy Water’s B-Day – Wednesday, April 5 at 5:30 p.m. Happy Dog – Wednesday, April 5 at 9 p.m. Reggae w Maasai – Thursday, April 6 at 5:30 and 9 p.m. PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR Alfonse - Fridays and Saturdays at noon Joel - Fridays at 4 p.m. Din Allen - Saturdays at 4 p.m. Amandah Jantzen - Sundays at noon Rob DiStasi - Mondays at noon, Tuesdays at 4 p.m., and Wednesdays at noon Rusty Lemmon - Tuesdays at noon Tom Taylor - Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Brian Roberts - Thursdays at noon Din Allen - Thursdays at 4 p.m. TWO FRIENDS PATIO RESTAURANT Local artists performing live daily: twofriendskeywest.com. Karaoke – Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. SUNSET PIER at OCEAN KEY RESORT Marjory Lee – Friday, March 31 at 1 p.m. Cayo Ritmo – Friday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m. Fuel on Fire - Saturday, April 1 at 11 a.m. Mark Lum – Saturday, April 1 at 2 p.m. Nina Newton Band – Sunday 2, April 2 at 1 p.m. Robert Albury – Sunday, April 2 and Monday, April 3 at 7 p.m. The Frito Lays – Monday, April 3 at 1 p.m. Tony Baltimore – Tuesday, April 3 at 1 p.m. The Happy Dog – Tuesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. Mark Lum – Wednesday, April 5 at 1 p.m. Cayo Ritmo – Wednesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. Claire Finley – Thursday, April 6 at 1 p.m. BISTRO SOLE Mateo Jampol – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:30 p.m. BOTTLE CAP LOUNGE Open Nightly until 4 a.m. Tips benefit - Fridays at 5 p.m. House Music Night with DJ Dino - Tuesdays at 11 p.m. Comedy Key West - Thursdays at 8 p.m. SUNSET TIKI at THE GALLEON RESORT Emily Springsteen – Mondays at 2:30 p.m.
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Local Legal Team Welcomes Greg Oropeza Adele Stones and Susan Cardenas, who are celebrating 20 years as a local Key West-based law firm, now welcome Greg Oropeza to the prestigious team of Oropeza, Stones & Cardenas, PLLC. “I look forward to serving as the managing partner of a law firm dedicated to providing high levels of legal services with personalized attention,” said Oropeza. Now with more than seventy-five years of combined experience, Oropeza, Stones & Cardenas, PLLC is dedicated to the practice of real property and land use law. The firm will focus on residential and commercial real estate closings, land development, local government law, lending and structured finance, commercial and residential leasing and development, and probate and real estate litigation. For more information visit www.oropezastonescardenas.com
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magine $9 to go to Miami. Locals can’t even get a ride from Key West to Stock Island for $9, let alone Miami. So what’s the catch? Just book first, not last, according to the new Go Buses transportation operating between Miami and Key West. Academy, which runs Go Buses, is a national transportation chain familiar with busing people up and down the Eastern Seaboard, and really can do it at a low cost. Residents who wrestle with the high prices of airfare and shuttles to the mainland now have a new alternative. “We have a dynamic pricing system, and price is based on demand,” said Michael Curreri, northeast regional director who introduced Go Buses to the Chamber of Commerce last week. This means booking ahead of time can be cheaper than not just a tank of gas, but half a tank of gas. If booking last minute, higher fares will apply, depending on passenger demand “but it doesn’t really exceed $32,” said Curreri. Since January, Go Buses’ introductory Keys route has been a daily shuttle between Miami’s Downtown and South Beach to the Caroline Street Bus parking lot. Already highly popular with tourists, it’s time locals take advantage of the fares ranging from $9 up to $32 to Miami and reverse the advantage. “Soon we will implement phase two with a twice-daily bus service to Miami International and Fort Lauderdale airports stopping in Key Largo, Marathon and Key West,” said Bret Brittenum, general manager. Again, imagine from $9 to $30 to the airport; it seems inconceivable but don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.
Go Buses are new, clean, modernized deluxe motorcoaches. They offer ample leg room, WiFi, electrical outlets, reclining seats, restrooms and are ADA-compliant. The double decker bus can accommodate up to 84 people, with bonus features like tables downstairs or the best view of the Keys from the second story. Go Buses also offers frequent rider and loyalty programs. If it saves money and gets residents where they want, then by all means, Go Bus. Visit www.GoBuses.com or call 1-877-249-4440
“The buses have more legroom than most airlines.” —Bret Brittenum, general manager Go Buses.
TOP: Go Buses’ Michael Curreri, northeast regional director, and Bret Brittenum, general manager stand by their low-cost transportation.
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Time for a cat app All in one app for the Hemingway House and Cats HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com
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he Hemingway House currently has 53 feline residents and yes, there is an app for getting to know each and every one of them. Locals have always had a nonchalant pride when describing their six-toed resident counterparts. And now, beloved Uncle Ernest’s kitties have been chronicled with the Hemingway Cats app. With a swipe of the screen, locals and tourists alike can identify all of Hemingway’s toms and learn all about them. “It started with the launch of the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum app last November,” said Teresa Willis, who worked with the Hemingway House to create an impressive comprehensive self-guided tour app of the house and grounds. The app is available in five languages and helps answer any and all questions about the history of Hemingway and his famous abode. Willis’ Blue Turtle Gallery is steps away from the Hemingway house, where she runs her website and app-development business, and sells her fine art. “We have been tracking the app and realized the cat feature was the most popular,” continued Willis, who has watched the Hemingway House app take off. “So the Hemingway Cats app has been a fun offshoot. We had a great time putting it together because the cats are so pretty and different.” The spin-off app has a photo and information about each of the Hemingway felines, along with Hemingway’s own history with the cats. The app lets a user choose cats by color — orange, calico, etc. — then scroll through the pictures and find the feline’s information. Us-
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ers learn the cat’s name, birthdate, and what part of the Hemingway grounds the tom prefers to roam. “They are territorial and each lives on a different part of the property,” said Willis. Keep houseguests occupied or send children on a mission to learn about the best kept cats in the world — either way, both apps are fun and informative. The apps are available on Google Play and in iTunes. The comprehensive Ernest Hemingway House & Museum App retails for $5.99 and the individual Hemingway Cats app is $2.99.
KWHS STUDENT OF THE WEEK
KEY WEST WEEKLY / MARCH 31, 2017 The Key West Weekly is proud to partner with Key West 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 KWHS for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Conch Pride” and congratulate all of the outstanding students of the week.
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What organizations and activities are you involved with at Key West High School and why are they important to you? I’m heavily involved in the Key West High School wrestling team and television/film production. Both of these are passions of mine as I find them to be fun and challenging.
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What class do you think has best prepared you for life after high school and why? Television/film production has not only helped me find my passion, but it has also helped me by teaching me the important fundamentals of filmmaking and storytelling. What is your favorite social medium and why? Whom do you follow? Snapchat. It’s how I communicate with all my friends as well as keep up to date with new trends. What are the biggest challenges facing the Keys? What would you do to meet these challenges? I believe one of the biggest challenges our community is facing is the changes in our environment. Our community relies on tourism, and if the reef continues to decline and the tides continue to rise, our community suffers. The easiest way to combat this is through education and effort. We need to work together to preserve the natural beauty that is our home. What are your plans after high school? I plan to attend NYU, where I will study undergraduate film and television.
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THE - MERGER MABEL POBLET AND LISANDRA RAMIREZ HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com
E The-Merger + Mabel Poblet & Lisandra Ramirez Opening Reception Thursday, Apr. 6, 6-8 p.m Exhibit through April 27.
Top: Lisandra Ramirez ‘Cat with sunglasses.’ Image courtesy of the artist Top Right: The-Merger, from left: Mario Miguel Gonzalez Fernández, Niels Moleiro Luis, and Alain Pino Hernandez. ROB O’NEAL/Contributed Middle Right: Mabel Poblet’s ‘Red and Blue Multimedia Woman.’ Image courtesy of the artist Bottom Right: Mabel Poblet, self portrait. Image courtesy of the artist
very culture, regardless of history, sees an emergence of young, talented artists who reflect the future more than the past and Cuba is no different. Here in South Florida, Cuban culture is already a well-known vein of creativity pulsating with excitement with its re-entry into the modern world. With an opening on Thursday, April 6, the Studios of Key West will exhibit three top emerging artists from Cuba: The-Merger (a contemporary collective made up of Cuban artists Alain Pino Hernandez, Mario Miguel González Fernández, and Niels Molerio Luis), Mabel Poblet and Lisandra Ramirez. Each artist uses multimedia, iconographic imagery, and explores a new sense of individualism of the next Cuban generation. These artists prove they haven’t been isolated by their past but freed from it. What’s refreshing about the works is they aren’t distinctly Cuban. The artists do not limit themselves to their heritage, but explore more relatable, youthful images that speak to a broader sense of art and culture. Mabel Poblet’s self-portraits are oddly aligned graphic images comprising multidimensional colorful layers. While the exact meaning of the work can elude the viewer like an escaped thought, the result is still a vibrant visual impact without being overly personal. Poblet is on the brink of worldwide stardom when she shows at the Venice Biennale this year. Lisandra Ramirez’s Japanese-influenced kitty sculptures look more like a polished cartoon. Fun and sleek, her use of Pop iconography is lighthearted and inviting. The team The-Merger creates fantastical sculptures from a variety of materials, morphing well-known American images into surreal statues. These works celebrate individualism while keeping a keen eye on the whole world around them. “The-Merger, Mabel Poblet and Lisandra Ramirez are all innovative artists and rising stars in a small country with 24,000 registered artists,” said Jed Dodds, executive director of The Studios. “Cuba has been an artistic powerhouse for hundreds of years and these artists demonstrate the reason why.” The exhibit will run April 6-27 in the Sanger Gallery at The Studios of Key West, simultaneously with Margo Ellis at the XOJ Gallery and Karen Luknis’ “Repurposed Kids” in the Project Gallery.
Contemporary Cuban Artists at The Studios of Key West
ON THE STAGE
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Two inventors and a president walk into the woods…
“We’re toymakers, Henry, that’s all we are.”
‘Camping with Henry and Tom’ is witty and thoughtful
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nnovation versus business versus government: this is the basis of the play “Camping with Henry and Tom” now playing at the Red Barn Theatre. It’s a thoughtful discussion about core American issues among three iconic figures, Henry Ford, President Warren G. Harding and Thomas Edison. The result is a witty, funny and thoughtful look at American ideals without being irreverent. What if three American icons crashed their Model T and were stuck for hours alone in the woods? Playwright Mark St. Germain took the premise from an actual camping trip made by the two inventors, added the
president and used it to create the unlikely scenario. Isolated and alone, it was inevitable they would tackle issues such as death, money and politics. Michael McCabe delivers a sensitive and unambitious President Harding, who cannot help the dying deer the Model T ran into - “I don’t have enough killer instinct” - but acts as protector against outside forces, the wolves. It’s an ironic portrayal of the government as the hapless, unwilling
President Harding, played by Michael McCabe, shares a dance with Henry Ford, played by Barry Tarallo in ‘Camping with Henry and Tom.‘ CONTRIBUTED
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participant in important matters. Barry Tarallo seems flawless as the ruthless businessman Henry Ford as he says, “We are machines on 10 toes.” Ford and the president’s exchanges address the biggest issue in America, business versus government, as Ford says, “I wanna knock the rust off this government.” But Ford also reminds the President, “Remember the capital is D.C., not Wall Street,” as he tries to lobby and blackmail the president for his own dirty wants and desires. The delight of the play is the curmudgeon Thomas Edison played by Richard Grusin. He claims to be Switzerland ,“neutral and cold,” and the father of invention is there to remind the audience, “This is not a social situation” among the three men. Mulling his aging body and realizing even Jesus Christ can’t save any of them, Edison’s one-liners are the comic relief to the underbelly of the American ego. The play resonates with themes still echoing today in American society and politics. With Gary McDonald’s outstanding backdrop, a beautifully painted woodland scene, “Camping with Henry and Tom” delivers a smart and entertaining night at the theater. For tickets contact www.redbarntheatre.com or call 305-296-9911
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Keys Kids returns ‘101 Dalmations’ is next
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eys Kids Junior, a school musical program, returns after almost a three-year absence to present Disney’s musical “101 Dalmatians Kids.” The opening performance is on Friday, April 7 at 7 p.m., followed by a matinee on Saturday, April 8 at 2 p.m., at the Horace O’Bryant School cafetorium at 1105 Leon St. The Bahama Village Music Program’s dance team will open the show. Nancy 3. Hoffman is the musical director, and Penny Leto is choreographer. Stephanie Manaher, drama teacher at HOB, is stage director. Manaher has more than 10 years
of drama experience. Nora Revelin, former executive director who retired 3 years ago after producing over 75 shows, is helping to coordinate this project and also shaping Keys Kids’ new future. Tickets are only available at the door one hour before the show. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students, with a $15 family ticket. Face painting will be available at the Saturday matinee. To help support this project, silent auction items may be dropped off at the office at HOB to Stephanie Manaher or brought to the performance. —Contributed
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he Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc. (DAS) Board of Directors announced the hiring of Sheryl Schwab as the agency’s new executive director. “Sheryl is an experienced leader, having served in several of the state’s certified domestic violence centers,” said DAS Board Chair Jennifer Powell. “Her commitment to domestic violence survivors and their children is evident in her passion for our important work.” Schwab spent 14 years at Women in Distress of Broward County, including as director of training and education, director of outreach services, and director of programs and services. Most recently, she served as director of victim services at Peace River Center. Schwab has been involved statewide through her service on the board of directors of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence. “I am incredibly excited to begin
working with the DAS Board of Directors, our community partners and survivors of domestic violence as we take the next steps together,” said Schwab. “I believe together we can create the social change necessary to make a lasting impact for survivors and their children and for our entire community.” DAS is Monroe County’s only certified domestic violence center and provides shelter, services and programs to survivors. If you are in fear or want help for a family member or friend in fear for their safety, please call the toll-free confidential Florida Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-500-1119 for assistance, advocacy and support. —Contributed
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he American Cancer Society held its 14th Key West Diamond Gala “A Night On Broadway” last Saturday at Beachside Marriott. “It was an honor and a privilege to chair this event,” said Ron Saunders. “Our community is so supportive of the American Cancer Society and its mission to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.” —Weekly Staff Report
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5. First State Bank of the Florida Keys President and CEO Karen Sharp and Vice President Ani Madruga dazzle at the event.
1. The event sponsor Lindy Roth, left, of the Joe and Lindy Roth Foundation, celebrates life with Doug and Carrie Helliesen. Carrie spoke about how research gave her mom 11 more years than originally expected when she was diagnosed, and is a cancer survivor herself.
6. Two Friends Patio owners Danny and Maura Hughes join Key West first lady Cheryl Cates and Mayor Craig Cates during cocktail hour.
2. Key West Mayor Craig Cates with sponsor chair Jessica Cranney, and event co-chair Jill Cranney-Gage, Mr. Frank Toppino, and Ed Swift. Ed and Nancy Swift made a sizable donation at the end of the night helping the gala meet the fundraising goal. 3. Roland and Kim Flowers, the event designers, put the “Night on Broadway” theme together with perfection. 4. Past chairs Yvette Talbott and Elena Spottswood with Yvette’s husband Kevin are ready for a night of fun and fundraising.
7. The Key West Woman’s Club’s prominent members Joy Rodriguez, Mona Santiago and Lou Ferris are out to support the American Cancer Society’s research initiatives. 8. The Key West High School Conchettes performed two songs at the event to go along with the Broadway theme. Terri White, Bobby Nesbitt, Carmen Rodriguez and the Mike Emerson Quartet also entertained.
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SPRING SOCIAL RAISES BIG BUCKS FOR LOCAL PAWS Annual event help Florida Keys SPCA
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y this time next year, the Florida Keys SPCA is hoping the doors to the new shelter will be open and the pets will line up for a walk to their new home. “Your support means the world to me, to all of us at the shelter, and to the animals,” said Jane Dawkins, president of Florida Keys SPCA to the crowd last Friday. This spring social celebrated new beginnings for the shelter. —Weekly Staff Report
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1. Off duty officer Jenna Moeller holds up her rescued and King of the Parade of Paws pup Shakes as he’s honored as an honorary sheriff’s office canine. Shakes receives a service patch and canine badge complete with his paw print that he fully and faithfully accepts the duties.
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2. Volunteer and event coordinator Tiffany Burton, second from left, joins a group of spring social(ites). 3. The event’s volunteers are recognized by Florida Keys SPCA president Jane Dawkins. 4. Cathy Picard, left, and Catherine de Villada come out to support the animals. 5. Florida Keys SPCA volunteer Amy Jamison with executive director Tammy Fox help close down the silent auction. 6. These guys put on quite a show for the attendees. 7. Event volunteer Lindsey Sigafoos shows off one of the bikes in the silent auction.
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8. Nadene Grossman Orr helps guests pay for their silent auction items.
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KEY WEST WEEKLY / MARCH 31, 2017 MICHAEL CHARLES April 3-16 Chicago’s
OKLAHOMA SMITH April 4-29 Key West Theater
Blues Hall of Fame musician Michael Charles will play nightly for two weeks at Chicago’s, 610 Greene St. His guitarbased blues includes originals and covers. Charles, a native of Australia, was invited years ago to appear at Buddy Guy’s Legends, and that ultimately led him to move to the U.S. He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2015. His current tour takes him to the U.S., Canada and Australia. More information is available at michaelcharles.us.
The play “Oklahoma Smith and the Pantheon of Annihilation” by Michael Marrero and Christopher Shultz has been turned into a full-fledged musical, in which the audience chooses how scenes play out. Does Oklahoma fight the demon ninja or jump the chasm? You decide. Does he take on the gunfight or go get a lap dance? You decide. Tickets are available at www. thekeywesttheater.com or by calling 305-985-0433.
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TALIA SANTIAGO and THE CANCER FOUNDATION The Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys offers assistance to cancer patients to aid them in education and treatment. Talia is a senior at Key West High School and volunteers for the community. She has raised over $65,000 by making and selling wristbands and through other fundraisers.
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BANANAS, FLAGLER AND ISRAEL April 6 @ 6 p.m. Custom House
‘ONLY IN AMERICA’ April 7 @ 8 p.m. Tennessee Williams Theatre
What do bananas, the overthrow of a government, and Henry Flagler have in common? John Blades, recently retired director of the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, will tell you about Sam Zemurray, the businessman who purchased Flagler’s former yacht “Alicia” to help stage a Honduran revolution to save his banana business and eventually influenced the establishment of the State of Israel. Blades’ appearance is presented by Key West Art & Historical Society. Tickets are $5 to $10 and available at kwahs.org.
Florida Keys Community College’s Keys Chorale will hold its spring concert, “Only in America,” showcasing the talented voices of the students in the College’s “Mixed Community Chorus” class. The Americana-themed concert will feature music ranging from patriotic classics to Broadway hits. There will also be many “solid gold” pop selections to highlight America’s chart-topping songs. General admission is $10; FKCC and Monroe County students are admitted free. Tickets are available at www.keystix.com or at the door.
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Florida Keys Community College will have open houses at three campuses in April for prospective students and their families. CONTRIBUTED
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At the Key West event, the College will introduce its new associate’s degree in engineering technology - renewable energy technician. Developed through a grant from the National Science Foundation, the new program features a specialization in solar, wind, and water power technology. Classes in the degree will begin in August, pending the expected approval from the College’s accrediting agency, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, in June. Those planning to attend an open house are asked to R.S.V.P. at www.fkcc.edu/open-house. More information is available from FKCC recruiter Christina Leahy at 305809-3207 or christina.leahy1@fkcc. edu. —Contributed
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Hometown PAC call for candidates
The Friends of the Key West Library final book sale of the season takes place on Saturday, April 1, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Palm Garden next to the library, 700 Fleming St. Proceeds go to the library’s programs, books, and equipment. Baked goods will be provided by Southernmost Boys and Girls Club. For more information, call 305-394-7148.
Hometown PAC is kicking off the 2018 election year with a call for candidates on Monday, April 3 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Salute Restaurant, Higgs Beach, Key West. Incumbents, candidates, and those wishing to test the waters for a run for elected office are invited to join. All are welcome. For more info, visit hometownkeywest. com.
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NO BULL IN THIS RACE Cow Key Zero K is set
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f the idea of running seven miles seems more trouble than it’s worth, but you still want to do something athletic, skip the 7 Mile Bridge Run and head for Cow Key the next day. OK, skip the athletic part, too. The Cow Key Channel Bridge, stretching about 300 feet between Key West and neighboring Stock Island, is among the shortest of the Florida Keys Overseas Highway’s 42 bridges. It’s also the site of a “Zero K race” set for Sunday, April 2, for people who want to compete in an “athletic” challenge without breaking a sweat. “A lot of people say we’re ‘milking it’ with the Cow Key Channel Bridge Run, but it’s ‘udderly’ awesome,” quipped race co-producer David Sloan. Hundreds of entrants typically take part in the annual race, including many wearing cow or bull costumes inspired by the name of the bridge. Some bring their dogs or other domestic animals, though actual bovines are not allowed.
Participants are encouraged to move at their own pace and clock their own times as they travel the “grueling” distance. Separate heats are staged for competitors with pets, relay teams and people vying to post the slowest possible time. The Cow Key Channel event is scheduled the day after the Middle Keys’ annual 7 Mile Bridge Run. Entrants in the 2017 race are to gather beginning at 10 a.m. in the “costumed cow corral” at the entrance to Key West for “grazing,” final registration, race packet pickup and costume judging. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 11:45 a.m., followed at noon by the ringing of cowbells to start the stampede across the bridge. A post-race party is planned at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, 5210 College Road. Attractions include live music, food trucks, libations and awards presentations in multiple categories. More information is available at cowkeybridgerun.com. — Contributed
RUNNING THE BRIDGE
Parking, party details are different in 2017
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undreds of runners will take to the 7 Mile Bridge in Marathon on the morning of Saturday, April 1 as part of a decades-long tradition that has generated hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity. There’s one important element that’s different this year — the parking and buses. As usual, the bridge will be closed beginning at 6:45 a.m. in both directions. Instead of parking and congregating at Knights Key, this year race participants will meet at Stanley Switlik Elementary School at 33rd Street and Overseas Highway. There will be limited free parking. Starting at 5:30 a.m. school buses will transport the runners to the race start. The final bus for racers will leave the school at 6:40 a.m. The race begins at 7:20 a.m. at the northeast end of the bridge, in Marathon. It ends at Veterans Park at the southwest end where school buses will transport runners back to the parking zone for the race party — food, beverages and music . The bridge is scheduled to reopen at 9 a.m., and officials say it could take some time to clear traffic in the area.
Packet pickup is on Friday, March 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Marathon. Race officials say you’ll get your packet faster on Friday if you wait till after the 6 o’clock rush. On the morning of the race, Saturday, April 1, packet pickup will be from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. at Switlik Elementary School. Runners must have identification that matches registration, and no one will be allowed to pick up others’ race packet. The Marathon Runners Club’s 7 Mile Bridge Run began as a dedication run in 1982, celebrating the opening of the “new” 7 Mile Bridge. Money raised from this event is donated to the youth of the Middle Keys, both at the local schools as well as other youth groups which promote athletically oriented activities. The Marathon Runners Club has donated more than $500,000 since the run began in 1982.
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easter events Egg hunts and parties scheduled up and down the Keys
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aster is “late” this year — not until Sunday, April 16. But that doesn’t mean the Keys won’t start early. Some events are begin this weekend, but most are spread out over the next two weeks. —Weekly Staff report
THEME: OUTDOOR FUN ACROSS 1. Big Ben’s face 6. “C’____ la vie!” 9. Hefty competitor 13. Water-resistant wool cloth 14. William F. Cody, ____ Buffalo Bill 15. Domenikos Theotokopoulos, a.k.a. El _____ 16. Food-borne bacteria 17. Bro to sis or sis to bro 18. Bat dwelling? 19. *It lights up the sky 21. *S’more cooker 23. Turkish title of respect 24. Sensational promotion 25. *Take a first aid one on a camping trip 28. Lover of Aeneas 30. *____ and field 34. Singular of #26 Down 36. Lagerlˆf’s “The Wonderful Adventures of ___” 38. Where there’s trouble? 40. Ripped 41. Labored breaths 43. 43,560 square feet 44. *Done to get in a race 46. Stash in the hold 47. Multicolored horse 48. Type of car 50. Greek Hs 52. *Picnic invader 53. Make like a cat 55. Nuke 57. *High ride 61. *Requires luring 65. Roundish 66. Variable, abbr. 68. “Roots” author 69. Shoe binders 70. Shoshonean 71. Discrimination against seniors 72. Soon, to a bard 73. The day before 74. “The Second Coming” poet
DOWN 1. Staff leader 2. Places 3. Carbon monoxide lacks this 4. “The Late Show” guest 5. Stabbed 6. No problem 7. *Used on powder and water 8. Brindled kitty 9. Tennis great Steffi 10. First name in jeans 11. Maple, to a botanist 12. Doctor’s order 15. Genus in plural 20. What Pinocchio was doing? 22. Make a choice 24. Gun sleeve 25. *On a string 26. Paintings in an Orthodox church 27. Layered cake 29. “Days” in Havana 31. At a great distance 32. Served hot in winter 33. God’s revelation to Muhammad 35. Financial aid criterion 37. Dick and Jane’s pet 39. *Camping abode 42. Mbabane native 45. *Shoot this? 49. Teresa of Calcutta, e.g. 51. Move sideways 54. A variety show 56. Bacteriophage, informally 57. French novelist …mile 58. Popular Russian name 59. Little bit, in Mexico 60. Right to a property 61. “Born ____,” movie 62. Pelvic parts 63. Home on a limb 64. Fitness centers 67. *For any terrain
KEY WEST • Saturday, April 1: The inaugural Easter Egg Roll happens on the Little White House Lawn, a tradition that’s taken place at the northern White House since 1878. Besides the roll, there’s an egg hunt, an Easter Bunny for photos, and plenty of arts, crafts and music. Free, up to age 12; first 500 kids get a wooden egg souvenir. Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon, festive dress encouraged, 111 Front St., 305-294-9911. • Saturday, April 8: Join birds, lizards and other critters for Migration Mania & the Great Egg Hunt at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens. Age groups compete to find eggs filled with prizes, then play games, tumble in the bounce house, make arts and crafts, and of course explore the wilderness. Butterflies from the Butterfly Conservatory and Nancy Forrester’s exotic birds will be on hand, as will a “selfie” costume corner. Parents stay entertained with a native plant sale and refreshments. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5210 College Road, Stock Island, 305-296-1504. BIG PINE & THE LOWER KEYS • Friday to Sunday, April 14-16: The Vineyard Community Church makes a weekend out of the holiday, with a Good Friday Concert, a Holy Saturday Beach BBQ at Bahia Honda and a sunrise Easter Celebration Service. 100 Country Road, Big Pine Key, 305-872-3404. • Saturday, April 15: Eggs and the Bunny can be found at Blue Heron Park for the 18th annual Big Pine Key Easter event. Kids search and complete for prizes in three age categories. Saturday, 9 a.m., Lytton’s
Way. KEY LARGO & ISLAMORADA • Sunday, April 9: The Kindness Festival & Giveaway doesn’t have eggs, but it does bring out a lot of smiles and giggles, with plenty of activities for kids, like rock painting, art, live music and dancing. Adults also enjoy yoga in the garden, Peace Bell raffles and food and drink. All are invited to donate what possessions they can and take what they need in the community spirit of sharing. Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, MM 81.5, oceanside, Islamorada, keystopeace.com. • Sunday, April 16: The Easter Bunny turns aquatic for the Keys’ most unusual Easter event. Every year, the elusive rabbit dives underwater to hide bunches of eggs. Kids can enjoy the event with snorkels or in a glassbottom boat, and adults can scuba to the fun. Everyone gets a prize, but the one who finds the golden egg gets something special. The event is hosted by Captain Slate’s Scuba Adventures in Tavernier and benefits Kids in Special Situations. 8 a.m., reservations needed, captainslate.com, 305-451-3020, MM 90.7, oceanside. MARATHON • Saturday, April 8: All children to age 10 are invited to the egg hunt, games, crafts and snacks at Marathon Lutheran School. That starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, 325 122nd Street, 305289-0700. On Easter proper, early risers can also catch their sunrise service at Curry Hammock State Park, followed by breakfast. • Saturday, April 8: Hunt for eggs filled with candy, then pet stingrays and watch sharks at Aquarium Encounters. The search is for children under 12 and is free with regular admission. 10 a.m. to noon, 11710 Overseas Highway, floridakeysaquariumencounters.
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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.
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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 305-7432281. 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 816-7380285 Driftwood Pizza & Subs is looking for General Managers, Cooks and Drivers. Apply within. 10875 Overseas Highway, Marathon Part-time Receptionist Nights & Weekends. Plantation Key Nursing Center, Tavernier, FL. To apply for position, please submit your resume to BOL@ PLANTATIONKEYNC.COM Florida Keys Diesel Repair, Inc. located at 531 107th Street, Marathon, is looking to hire a Parts Manager. Please contact us at 305-289-2070. NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah’s is now hiring for AFTERNOON & EVENING shifts. Please Apply In Person. 8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon LOOKING FOR Wait Staff, Food Runners & Hosts. Established busy restaurant must apply in Person. Sparky’s Landing, Key Colony Beach
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. Stop in to schedule appointment at 11528 Overseas Highway Marathon Looking for i n d e p e n d e n t w o r k e r . M u s t have vehicle Great pay and training included. Call 305-304-7995 Servers & Bartenders Needed Full Time Please apply during business hours. Key Colony Inn, 700 W. Ocean Dr. Key Colony NOW HIRING Lunch & Dinner Shifts, Full Time Only with Experience. Apply in person, Grassy Key Outpost, MM 58 EXP. HELP ONLY needed for all positions. Apply in person Mon-Fri 1011am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd. Marathon
FISHING MISC. ALL TYPES OF PERMITS! Rock Shrimp, King Fish, Atlantic Snapper, Grouper Gulf, 6 Pack Reef & Pelagic. Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line pkg. Many other permits avail. We buy, sell & broker all types of permits. Call before you buy or sell! Please call for prices. Licensed & Bonded. All permits guaranteed valid for transfer. Many ref’s avail. John Potts Jr. 321-784-5982 or 3 21 - 3 0 2 - 3 6 3 0 w w w. s h i p s u s a . c o m
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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, wifi. $1750 per month. Laundry in Unit and pool. Dockage avail., $100/month. Bonnie@ American Caribbean 305-743-7636
FOR SALE HOUSEBOAT OPEN HOUSE: SAT & SUN
12 - 4PM HOUSEBOAT 1BR/1BA Floating home in Key West City Marina. 47’X16’. Quiet, secure, off-street parking, washer/dryer, small boat dockage at no extra cost. Slip included. $125,000. 97 0 - 2 3 0 - 0 4 0 6
FOR SALE RESIDENTIAL Duplex For Sale in Marathon. 2BD/1BA each side. Excellent condition, long term tenants. $399,000 Financing available. Call 305-664-1286
HOBBIES / COLLECTIBLES PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive watches and Pilot watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305-743-4578
LEGAL NOTICES 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
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 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 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
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 17-CP-17-M Middle Keys
Telephone: (305) 7436022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@ rewarnerlaw.com
IN RE: ESTATE OF MICHAEL RAY FREEMAN, Deceased.
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Michael Ray Freeman, deceased, whose date of death was March 4, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: March 31, 2017. Personal Representative: Ronald B. Freeman 10455 Overseas Highway Marathon, Florida 33050 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway Marathon, FLORIDA 33050
Publish: March 31 & April 7, 2017
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 Notice of Application Workshop for Monroe County Human Service Organizations (HSO) Monroe County BOCC will be holding the following workshops to provide instruction on the new HSO electronic application process for Fiscal Year ’18: Marathon – April 7, 2017 - 1:00PM, Marathon Gov’t Center, BOCC Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, 2798 Overseas Highway Key West – April 10, 2017 – 10:00AM, Harvey Gov’t Center, BOCC Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, 1200 Truman Avenue FY18 funding will be available to eligible 501(c )(3) organizations. All interested parties are encouraged to attend a workshop. For additional information contact Laura deLoach-Hartle, Grants Administrator, 1100 Simonton Street, Room 2-213; Key West, FL 33040; 305-292-4482; deloachhartle-laura@ monroecounty-fl.gov ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 2924441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”.
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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844
HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: 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
Marina Store Clerk Bartender, Servers, Busperson, and Food Runners. Please apply on line at www.spottswood.com/careers or on site 13201 Overseas Highway. EOE m/f/d/v
The Turtle Hospital in Marathon
ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER
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
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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Truck Helpers CDL Drivers Diesel Mechanics Applicants must apply in person to be considered. 4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
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Dolphin Research Center has an entry level full-time position for an IT Technical Specialist. Successful candidate will have good problem solving skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Windows OS, G-Suite Enterprise, pleasant attitude, ability to work well with others and must be able to lift 30 pounds. Some weekends required. Benefits include medical, life & disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, sick & holidays & so much more! Job description available at www.dolphins.org. Email your resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE
Management positions @ Fairvilla's Sexy Things (524 Front Street, Key West Florida 33040) Applicants must be open minded & personable with the ability to lead others. Should enjoy interacting with customers, and be a responsible self-starter with computer skills & the ability to focus on details. Reply to this job posting by sending all of the following to Cherie@fairvilla.com: Letter of interest on the available position • Current resume & your availability & include your favorite joke PLEASE NOTE: Emails that only include a resume without a letter of interest will NOT be considered. • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
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