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Shannon Pitchford (Morticia) and Jay Walters (Gomez) star in ‘The Addams Family’ musical at Marathon High School this weekend. In this musical comedy, Wednesday is coming of age.

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Basketball, baseball, hockey — details of last night’s games are on everyone’s lips. Who won? Who lost? Who scored? Who blew it? Who went to the White House and who stayed home? Sports consumes Americans, Keys people included. This week, we asked …

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“I’m going to have to say Argentina’s national soccer team. The kids’ mom is Argentinian and they are getting old enough to care,” said Brenden “UB” Eubank.

Brody Vandervoort is both a baseball and a football player. Although his family had plenty of suggestions he sticks with his favorite — the Boston Red Sox. “I don’t know, they’re just my favorite team.

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by Beth Ransom from Mosquito Control on Stock Island on April 18, in hopes of reducing mosquito reproduction. These are NOT genetically altered mosquitoes; the bacterium renders them sterile and unable to reproduce with females. For 12 weeks, two times a week, mosquitoes will be released and compared to a control site elsewhere in the Keys. Stock Island is the first trial in the state. HAYS BLINCKMANN/ Keys Weekly

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April 22-23 • Pops Stiglitz softball tournament at Marathon Community Park.

Saturday, April 22 • Flea market from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at D.A.V., Marathon.

• Boy Scout pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon at D.A.V., Marathon.

• Free Earth Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bahia Honda State Park, MM 37.

• BINGO benefiting MARC House from 1 to 3 p.m. at Kirk of the Keys, Marathon.

• Conch Republic Royal Investiture at 6 p.m. at Rick’s/Durty Harry’s, Key West. #kristenforqueen Sunday, April 23 • “Hair-a-thon” to benefit family of Clifford Cease, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Trish’s Island Girl salon at 11524 Overseas Highway

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Friday, April 21 • Blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Dolphin Research Center, Grassy Key. • Story Slam: Any Theme Goes at 7:30 p.m. at Marathon Community Theatre.

• Conch Shell Blowing Contest at 7 p.m. at Schooner Wharf, Key West.

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• Cinematheque free film series at 6 p.m. at Marathon library. This week: “Calvary.”

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JASON KOLER/Keys Weekly 1. Marathon Councilman John Bartus performs during the reception held in the courtyard between the old and new capitol buildings. (Note the Florida Keys Stewardship Water Quality Fund tip jar.)

2. Upper Keys businessman Bobby Wallace-Hill, Monroe County Public Defender Robert Lockwood, State Representative Holly Raschein and Key Largo activist Audra Hill mingle at the courtyard reception of the capitol buildings.

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3. Key West Mayor Craig Cates and Monroe County Mayor George Neugent enjoy refreshments after a day of meeting with state legislators.

6. State Attorney Dennis Ward reflects on the day’s meeting with Assistant County Administrators Kevin Wilson and Christine Hurley.

4. Islamorada Councilman Mike Forster serves a Sandbar Sunday beer to Marathon Councilman Mark Senmartin during the reception held in the courtyard between the old and new Capitol buildings in Tallahassee. The event was sponsored by a number of local businesses including DDAI, the Law Offices of Patrick Stevens and the Art Studio.

7. Florida Keys Day also serves as a time for community activists from throughout the county to catch up on local issues — Key West Chamber of Commerce President Greg Sullivan, left, Key Largo Fisheries’ owner Rick Hill and Key West Chamber Executive VP Virginia Panico.

5. State Representative Holly Raschein confers with Islamorada Village Manager Seth Wallace as Marathon Mayor “Doc Dan” Zieg, right, puts his signature on a funding request in collaboration with Village of Islamorada and City of Key Colony Beach.

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FLORIDA KEYS DAY Conch fritters served in Capitol courtyard

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To our BUYERS and SELLERS. We hope you enjoy your new homes.

Kathryn Rummery - Represented the Buyers of 15 Sombrero Blvd #109W, Marathon

The Marathon delegation visits the top floor of the Capitol building prior to a meeting with Senator Jack Latvala. Pictured from left: Deputy Manager George Garrett, Mayor “Doc Dan” Zieg, Vice Mayor Michelle Coldiron, City Attorney David Miguet, City Manager Charles Lindsey and Councilman Steve Cook. Not pictured: Councilmen John Bartus and Mark Senmartin.

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he annual political pilgrimage to Tallahassee took on special meaning this past week as Monroe County elected officials and administrators visited to the capital to lobby legislators on issues affecting the Keys.

Created in 2009 by State Representative Holly Raschein, Florida Keys Day is now one of the most popular lobbying events, because legislators appreciate the travel challenges as well as the courtyard reception featuring Keys fare like conch fritters, Key lime pie and rum punch. This year’s event even featured a performance by Marathon Councilman John Bartus.

Now a year removed from the passage of the Florida Keys Environmental Stewardship Act (FKESA), some state officials say the $5 million annual commitment is at risk, as bills funding Everglades restoration left little money for other projects.

“I am hopeful we will be part of the final budget negotiation and will certainly be grateful for whatever we can bring home,” said Raschein. “We are just as important as the Everglades. We are a vital resource to the state of Florida and our economy depends on a pristine environment – which is in line with the Everglades policy.”

This year 98 individuals — including elected officials from the county and each of the five municipalities — joined administrators, CEOs and community activists to bring a unified voice to the Capitol.

“We are all facing the same problems and in need of the same funding to accomplish our goals — which is to keep nearshore waters pristine,” said Islamorada Mayor Jim Mooney during the courtyard reception. “We are so complicated down there that there is no simple answer in the Florida Keys.”

The delegation’s schedule included meetings with the Office of Insurance Regulation, where members of FIRM and Ocean Reef’s David Ritz grilled OIR Commissioner David Altmaier on the risk models in relation to windstorm premiums.

Other presenters included FWC, the Surgeon General, Department of Economic Opportunity and Visit Florida President Ken Lawson, who praised the Keys representative for stepping in to support the tourismbased agency when house budget cuts threatened its existence.

“Representative Raschein is a real leader, someone that is a friend to me and will stand up for your community,” Lawson told the group.

“Tourism is the backbone of our economy and community and Visit Florida has been extremely effective in the Keys, spending a million dollars here alone,” Raschein said.

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ore than 200 kids were on the hunt last weekend, looking for the 4,000 eggs hidden at Marathon’s Rotary park. The Rotary Club puts on the annual free event for local kids, topped with juice, cookies and Easter bunny sightings.

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KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly 1. Grace, 5, shows her mom Meagan the stickers inside one of the eggs she found.

2. Aiden, 6, wins a bunny for finding one of three golden eggs hidden at the park.

3. Marathon’s Rotary Club hosts the annual event. Volunteers include Nancy Bennet, Ganine Derleth, Yusi Bonachea, Leigha Fox and Karen Thurman.

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4. Isabel, right, and her grandma Lori check the perimeter of the park for eggs.

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5. Charlotte the Easter Bunny hangs with one-year-old Alexander.

6. The Weekly’s Javier Reyes and son Ian hunt for eggs at the event.

7. As John Johnson sounds the horn to start the egg hunt, the kids go wild.

8. Sayla is off! More than 4,000 eggs were ready to be found.

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t’s an easy sell. As soon as I tell them it all goes to the kids, they start looking harder,” said Jodi Gonzalez. She’s the parish administratorslash-store manager for St. Columba Episcopal Church’s newest venture — the Hammock House Nearly New Thrift Shop. She said this, smiling as she straightened neatly organized clothing on hangers.

Although it opened in November, it’s still largely unknown to the bargain-shopping, deal-finding, lovers-of-everything-unique population mourning the loss not only of the Salvation Army in town a few years ago, but also the closing of the Habitat for Humanity resale shop on Big Pine Key. Until the Hammock House’s operations opened, it was a black hole for shoppers whose lifeblood quickens at the word “resale.”

The Nearly New Thrift Shop is tucked away in Gulfside Village, between the dentist office and the Zumba studio on the east side.

It’s got the goods — and the stuff is good. Labels like Chico, Tommy Bahama and Ann Taylor Loft are common. It has brand-name fishing shirts for men plus odds and ends for around the house. The costume jewelry arranged in the glass case sparkles brightly.

“The jewelry.”

“The knickknacks.”

“The purses.”

Rev. Deborah Maconaughey, a self-admitted thrifter, chimes in with “And the prices are reasonable!” after Allison Cranmer, Linda Dissen and Cathy Walters name their favorites. These women, and the church staff and parishioners, pour much of their energy into the cause for one important reason — the children.

“Our mission is to offer highquality care for children after school and at camps over the summer and school breaks through the Hammock House,” Maconaughey said.

Certainly, the congregation’s heart knows no obstacles when it comes to providing for the kids. Its extensive programs cover everything from drum circles to mainland field trips to see the Marlins play to staycation and sleep-away camps over the summer. Everything, and we mean everything, is free!

“I think we could do more. It’s just the logistics …” said Maconaughey, wistfully.

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BRIEFLY Sends us your Summer camp info The Keys Weekly newspaper is collecting camp information from every area of the Keys to help parents and kids come up with a summer plan.

Send details such as the dates, times, activities and cost to sara@keysweekly. com. Information is due by Tuesday, April 25. Photos are welcome, as well.

Hair-a-thon helps local family Trish Farthing of Trish’s Island Girl Salon is hosting a “Hair-a-thon” on Sunday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at her salon at 11524 Overseas Highway.

The event benefits the four children of Clifford Cease, who was allegedly murdered recently on Big Pine Key. Proceeds from the haircuts will help the family with immediate financial needs. For more information, call 305395-2616.

Allison Cranmer is the director of the Hammock House. She and the other volunteers have about 20 children in their care every day after school, and about three times that number on school breaks and summer vacation. SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly

When the donated goods for the regular weekend thrift sale at St. Columba spilled over into the yard, and not another toaster or wedding dress could be crammed into the tiny shed, the church sought extra space. That, paired with the need to serve the kids, meant they had to go bigger — into the space in Gulfside Village.

It takes about $84,000 to entertain, feed, transport and educate the kids every year. Right now, they have about 20 kids regularly after school, but the program swells to three times

that number during the special summer camps and on school breaks.

More, even, to appease the church’s voracious appetite to do it bigger and better.

“This year we are going to have a water park on the church grounds for the kids,” said Maconaughey. “It’s true, we’ve been planning it for about two years.”

Oh, and then she hinted that church officials are looking for a bigger space for Hammock House. It never ends!

“Our mission is to offer high-quality care for children after school and at camps over the summer and school breaks through the Hammock House.”

— Rev. Deborah Maconaughey

Jodi Gonzalez at the thrift shop. It’s open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday to Saturday.

Earth Day celebration at Bahia Honda The Friends of Bahia Honda State Park is holding a free children-friendly Earth Day birthday party near the park’s Nature Center on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with free entrance to the park during those hours.

Earth Day has been celebrated at the park for the past 21 years. There will be free activities for children that will help build awareness about environmental issues including touch tanks, a lobster pot, making re-usable shopping bags, a sand sculpture contest and face painting. All visitors can enjoy music beginning at 11 a.m., and there will be a silent auction. For more information, call Sandy Haas at 513-708-7213.

Blood drive scheduled at Dolphin Research Center One Blood will hold a blood drive on Friday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Dolphin Research Center, MM 59, Grassy Key. Anyone who donates blood during the day will receive free admission to Dolphin Research Center and a free umbrella. Donors also receive a free wellness checkup including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening.

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April Cinematheque Great Performances The Marathon library’s theme for its Cinematheque free film series in April is Great Performances. The series is every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Community Room followed by a discussion. Free popcorn. On April 26, the movie “Calvary” will show. For more information, call 305-743-5156.

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FISHING

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‘IT SHOULD BE A HOLIDAY’ Grouper season opens May 1 KRISTEN LIVENGOOD kristen@keysweekly.com

WANT TO LEARN HOW TO CATCH A LIONFISH?

“T

he first day of hunting season up north is like a holiday,” said Castaway Waterfront Restaurant owner John Mirabella, who is hosting the “Uno De Mayo” grouper and lionfish tournament on May 1. “The opening day of grouper season should be a holiday, too.”

In the spirit of keeping things simple, Castaways and Tilden’s Dive Center are hosting the first opening day tournament in the Middle Keys — even though it falls on a Monday.

“I’ve been wanting to do this for quite some time,” he said.

“And, now that I have more space to do it, we were able to throw this together rather quickly.”

Mirabella just bought the marina property adjacent to the 15th Street restaurant, and is hoping to fill the canal with boats for the tournament weighin. “The spearos will be able to spend more time on the water and get the party started faster, since the weigh-in and party can be reached by boat,” he said.

For a tournament in its first year, he said, he hopes for 25 participants, with proceeds benefiting Sanctuary Friends Foundation of the Florida Keys.

“Castaways and Tilden’s have always been a huge supporter of our projects and with the lionfish eradication efforts in the Keys,” said Monroe County Mayor and Sanctuary Friends Board Chairman George Neugent.

Mirabella has had lionfish on his menu since the invasive fish first showed up in Florida Keys waters. His lionfish recipes have been shared around the world and in very fine publications such as the Keys Weekly and National Geographic. Wendy Hall of Tilden’s Scuba Center, also a champion of lionfish eradication, hosts an annual lobster and lionfish tournament during lobster mini season.

REEF Environmental Education Foundation hosts free lionfish collection and handling workshops and lionfish dives in several locations throughout the Keys. Workshops teach ways to catch and handle the venomous spines on lionfish, and include practice time with professionals during a skills dive to collect the invasive species. To register for the workshops, visit reef.org. Upcoming events include:

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The registration fee is $65 with a captain’s meeting (including sushi, beer, tournament hat, and six tank fills) on Sunday, April 30 at 6 p.m. at Tilden’s Dive Center in Marathon. The weigh-in fiesta will be held on Monday, May 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Castaway’s Waterfront Restaurant. Additional fiesta tickets for family and friends can be purchased for $25.

Prizes include gift cards to Tilden’s Scuba Center and Big Time Bait and Tackle, stays and dinners at local resorts and restaurants, fillet knives, and more. There will also be a raffle of other prizes for $5 tickets.

Categories include largest grouper, total weight of three grouper and all lionfish, and largest lionfish. To register or for more information, call Wendy at Tilden’s at 305-743-7255.

Grouper season starts Monday, May 1 at midnight.

• Saturday, April 22 and Saturday, May 11, workshop from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center and dive at 1:30 p.m. from Captain’s Corner Dive Center, both in Key West.

• Saturday, April 29, workshop from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Aquarium Encounters in Marathon, followed by a dive at 1 p.m. from Dive Duck Key. • Saturday, May 20, workshop from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Big Pine Key library with dive at 12:30 p.m. from Looe Key Reef Resort and Dive Center.

• Saturday, June 3, workshop from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at REEF Headquarters in Key Largo with a dive following at 12:30 p.m. from Horizon Divers.

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Lounge & Liquor

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Habitat brings in new family services manager Habitat Middle Keys has added Meghan Richardson, left, as its first family services manager. “We had many strong, well-rounded and qualified candidates,” said Executive Director of Habitat Chris Todd Young. “It was a very tough decision but Meghan’s strengths and experiences are what we need.” Richardson and her family have lived in Marathon for four years. “Marathon is such a vibrant community filled with wonderful and dedicated residents. I am so very excited for this opportunity and look forward to being a part of this amazing organization,” Richardson said. KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly

BRIEFLY ‘Learn to Sail’ program coming again this summer Middle Keys Sailing Program classes in Boot Key Harbor, sponsored by the Marathon Yacht Club Educational Foundation in partnership with the City of Marathon, will start June 12.

Each session will consist of 10 threehour classes in either the morning for 5 to 8 year olds, or afternoon for 9 to 18 year olds. Class size will be limited.

Subsequent sessions will be from June 26-July 8; July 10-July 21; and July 24-August 4. To apply, visit MYCEF. education. The cost of each session is $100 per student. For more info, call 707-849-0072.

Community college hosts job fair Florida Keys Community College invites the community to join students and alumni seeking employment at its annual job fair on Wednesday, April 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Tennessee Williams Theatre at the Key West Campus. Job seekers are encouraged to come prepared with resumes and “dressed to impress” the 22 local employers who are looking for qualified candidates to join their organizations. For more information, contact Latara Williams at 305-809-3164.

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Florida Keys Democrats are Hosting a Social!

When: Saturday, April 29th from 3-5 pm Where: Florida Keys Country Club, Sombrero Boulevard We invite all Democrats/Bernicrats and Independent Thinkers who are interested in becoming active in the Democratic Party!

Speakers: County Commissioner Heather Carruthers and Party Chair Bert Sise.

Free Munchies and Cash Bar We look forward to seeing you.

Please email chair@keysdems.com if you would like additional information.

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PUBLIC HEALTH

MARATHON WEEKLY / APRIL 21, 2017

Week 11 Going forward, the Weekly will list the teams that have lost the biggest percentage since the last weigh-in. That means that the leading teams may not be listed in the paper every week. The team with the highest percentage of weight loss will be revealed at the final awards party. The Weekly will also provide details about each weigh-in on its Facebook page, “Marathon Meltdown.” Join the group for updates about team successes, recipes, tips and other reminders.

Teams marked with an asterisk (*) had at least one member miss the previous weigh-in.

Although we still calculated the team’s percentage of weight loss, it was weight-loss achieved over two weeks.

LAW OFFICES OF PATRICK STEVENS

FLORIDA KEYS AC

Andy, Noah, Mahoney, Murph, Larry

Kevin, K.C., Matt, Brent, Bryan

-1.26%

-1.20%

-1.19%

Patrick, Liz, Kate, Leslie, Rob

THINK

Fad diets, diet pills, juicing — they don’t work. In our parents’ day there was cottage cheese and wrapping yourself in garbage bags to promote weight loss. Before that there were “tonics” and little exercise horseys. The bottom line is this — if there was a pill or a potion that really worked in the long term, then not one of us would be talking about weight management at all.

Unfortunately, we succumb to these gimmicks because we are so desperate to find a quick fix. Listen: the only long-term effective weight management skill is to change the way think about fueling our bodies. We need to think of food as fuel for daily living and to fuel it the best way we can. The rest takes care of itself.

—Myfitnesspal.com

RANKINGS 4. Eco Pools -0.91% Jose, Alejandro, Lorena, Eduardo, Paul

“I don’t think I could have lost so much, so quickly, without a team. We kept each other accountable, and so did the whole community. I had someone remark the other day, ‘Switlik looks slimmer.’”

— Shaina Moreira, one of 17 staffers from Stanley Switlik Elementary participating in the challenge.

SMITH AUTOMOTIVE

5. Herbies A -0.79% Grace, Heather, Shaina, Trayce, Gayzel 6. Brutus -0.65% Devin, Mike, Ted, Irene, Zoraida 7. Herbie’s B -0.59% Charlie, Whitney, Rodney, Wendy, Spook 8. ReMax/All Keys -0.55% Jo Ann, Guy, Kody, Ben, Janet

9. Lynn Goodwin -0.53% Jeff, Bunny, Lisa, Lynn, Dave

14. Gonzalez Landscaping -0.21% Jody, Deb, Jessica, Toni, Katherine

10. Flowers by J&J -0.45% Jose, Malinda, Jeanine, Danielle, Paul

15. Marathon Aviation -0.19% Tara, Jessie, Blair, Emily, Elizabeth

11. Marathon Community Theatre -0.39% Kacey, Cindy, Robin, Robert, John

16. BPW -0.04% Kristen, Bonnie, Rachel, Charlotte, Trish

12. City of Marathon -0.35% Chuck, Steve, David, Sheila, Matt

17. Royal Furniture +0.14% Jeanette, Angela, Brett, Angela, Zulma

13. Iberia Bank -0.31% Candice, Lisa, Bambi, Christina, Nicola

18. Marathon Boat Yard & Marine Center +0.35% Marie-Anne, Blair, Rosa, Amanda, Anne

what you eat

Holy, olive oil! You know how nutritionists keep telling us to use it “sparingly”? That’s because there are 238 calories in just 2 tablespoons of olive oil. So, remember, while olive oil is full of healthy fat, it’s also full of calories.

238 calories = 2 tbs olive oil

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STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

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SIDE CRUNCH 1. Stand with your feet hip width apart, knees slightly bent and the core engaged.

2. Lift the right leg, bending the knee at a 90-degree angle turning the thigh out to the side.

3. Place your hands lightly on either side of your head; do not lock your fingers or pull the head.

4. Crunch your right elbow to the right knee, keeping other arm straight with dumbell in hand.

5. Keep the chest lifted and a neutral spine so as to not bend forward too much.

6. Switch sides and repeat.

— Chris Kuck, Keys Strength and Conditioning, keysstrength@gmail.com

Recipe

THAI COCONUT CURRY TURKEY MEATBALLS INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground turkey 1 lb ground turkey sausage* 1 tsp curry powder 2 tsp ground basil ¼ tsp ground ginger ½ tsp garlic powder ¾ cup almond flour 1 egg, beaten 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tbsp chopped fresh ginger 3 tbsp Thai red curry paste 1 14 oz can + ¾ cup full fat coconut milk ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil 1 tsp salt + more to taste

INSTRUCTIONS Begin by preheating your oven to 375.

Mix together the ground turkey and sausage in a medium sized bowl. In a smaller bowl, mix together curry powder, basil, ginger, garlic powder, and almond flour. Add to the mix and incorporate well. Finally, add the egg.

Form the meatballs into 1- to 1.5-inch diameter balls, and place on a large baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.

While meatballs are cooking, make the sauce. Heat a large skillet to medium high heat, add coconut oil. Add the chopped veggies: onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 5-7 minutes until onion is translucent. Add curry paste, then all of the coconut milk.

Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes until the curry paste is completely mixed into the sauce. Add salt, and more to taste if needed.

Add meatballs to the sauce, and cook for another 5 minutes. Finish off with fresh basil.

Serve hot over spaghetti squash, noodles, zoodles, rice, or cauliflower rice.

— wholesomelicious.com *Turkey sausage can be hard to find without fillers and added sugar. You can also use ground pork, or all ground turkey as a replacement.

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James Norman, left, Joe Moreira and Dave Dipre form the In Pursuit trio. They play regularly around Marathon. CONTRIBUTED

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kay, they don’t play that often; but when they do, they pack the house.

In Pursuit, a threepiece band, consists of Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Captain Dave Dipre (keyboards and vocals), Detective Lieutenant James Norman of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (guitar and vocals), and Captain Joe Moreira (drums), a local commercial fisherman. The name “In Pursuit” is a good fit.

“James and I are always in pursuit of the bad guys, and Joe, well he’s in pursuit of the fish,” said Dipre, the band spokesman.

Dipre and Norman have been playing together for about two years, often teaming up on the holidays for jam sessions in Dipre’s backyard. Moreira joined about a year ago. Now they play two or three dates a month around town.

All of the guys have about 30 years of experience playing music.

“We come together really well — great harmonies, instrumentals,” Dipre said. “I guess the band name is also about being in pursuit of making the music better, playing better, the pursuit of happiness.”

This is definitely a labor of love for the trio, as they all have families and demanding day jobs.

In Pursuit will play Saturday, April 22 and Saturday, April 29 at Burdines.

Their standing gigs right now are at Overseas Pub and Grill and Burdines in Marathon. And they play what they love.

“We do covers of songs you know, but not stuff you hear every day on the radio — Zac Brown, Pink Floyd, Zeppelin and just a ton of different tunes,” said Dipre.

The band plays awesome versions of Jerry Rafferty’s “Baker Street” and OneRepublic’s “Counting Stars.”

Right now, the band’s complicated schedule means that only Dipre and Norman will play on Saturday, April 22 at Burdines, and Dipre will play solo on Saturday, April 29 at Burdines. Come out to listen!

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MARATHON WEEKLY / APRIL 21, 2017

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MARATHON WEEKLY / APRIL 21, 2017

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hirty students from Monroe County schools have been chosen to take part in international programs this summer.

The students, who will travel to 19 countries and take part in 24 different programs, outnumber those of any other county except the New York City metro area, said Heather Beard, director of admissions for Experiment in International Living, a crosscultural program based in Vermont.

Divya Navani, a 9th grader at Key West High School, received a full scholarship from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. Only 10 students nationwide received scholarships from this foundation, said Aaron Morehouse, executive director.

Eighteen of the Monroe County students participate in the Take Stock in Children program, said Beard. Eight others received meritbased partial scholarships through the Experiment in International Living’s essay contest.

“We have more vacancies available in certain programs for additional Monroe students, if they apply right away. Students should contact me directly at 802-258-3412 or at heather.beard@experiment.org,” Beard said. “The Experiment actively recruits students from Monroe County, Florida, and we were invited to give presentations at Key West High School, Key West Collegiate Academy, Marathon High School, and Coral Shores High School. We also greatly expanded our outreach to Monroe County this year,” Beard said.

The students from Monroe County, their grade level and the country and topic they will study: Coral Shores High School: Jamie Ang, Grade 12, Spain: Language and Cultural Traditions, Group 1; Anthony Cosme, Grade 11, Vietnam: Ecology and Conservation; Nicole Dotschay, Grade 11, India: Public Health, Traditional Medicine, & Social Justice; Jorgen Heilbron, Grade 11, France: French Culture & Regional Identity Group 2; Lorena Perez, Grade 11, Spain: Language and Cultural Traditions, Group 2; Alyssa Slocumb, Grade 9, Japan: Japanimation—Anime and Manga; Anna Wright, Grade 11, China: Cultural Traditions in the North Key West Collegiate Academy: Jasmine Fernandez, Grade 11, Tanzania: Coastal and Maasai Cultures

Key West High School: Mairen Alzamora, Grade 11, France: French Language and Culinary Traditions; Taylor Berces, Grade 11, Italy: Language and Local Food Culture; Michael Cassidy, Grade 11, Spain: Technology and Social Innovation in Urban Culture; Emily Conn, Grade 12, Thailand: Buddhist Traditions and Contemporary Culture; Madison Garcia, Grade 10, Peru: Ancient and Contemporary Cultures; Mary Gragg, Grade 11, China: Ethnic Minorities and Contemporary Culture; Lucille Lannigan, Grade 10, France: Painting and Photography in Paris and Provence; Cesia Mendez Tito, Grade 11, Vermont Governor’s Institute; Kelsey Morris , Grade 11, Mongolia: Nomadic and Urban Cultures; Angeesther Nafrere, Grade 11, Tanzania: Coastal and Maasai Cultures; Divya Navani, Grade 9, Argentina: Community Service & the Great Outdoors; Dawn Crystal Rengiil, Grade 11, Brazil: Culture and Environmental Sustainability; Jasmine Sander, Grade 9, Morocco: Multiculturalism in the Arab World Marathon High School: Claudia Cabrera Herrada, Grade 11, Argentina: Photojournalism and Social Change; Milaydis Cruz, Grade 11, Costa Rica: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Sustainability; Abigail Franck, Grade 10, Germany: Contemporary Politics and the European Union; Natalie Mendoza, Grade 11, Vietnam: Ecology and Conservation; Alejandro Parrado, Grade 10, China: Ethnic Minorities and Contemporary Culture; Gwendolyn Rohe, Grade 12, Spain: Regional Cultures; Amber Romance, Grade 10, France: French Culture and Regional Identity Group 1; John Sheagren, Grade 11, Ecuador: The Galápagos Islands and the Andes; April Sullivan, Grade 11, South Africa: Leadership Development and Social Change The students will depart beginning June 27 in small groups with others from across the U.S. and abroad, Morehouse said.

More information is at www. experiment.org.

— Contributed

MHS STUDENT OF THE WEEK

MARATHON WEEKLY / APRIL 21, 2017 The Marathon Weekly is proud to partner with Marathon 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 MMHS for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Fin Pride.”

ANNE GRACY JUNIOR

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

The activities that consume most of my time are band, soccer and cross country. All of these have helped immensely with my drive and work ethic.

Who has been your biggest inspiration at MHS and why?

Ms. Ramos has been my biggest inspiration at MHS. As my cross country coach, she has really encouraged me to step up as a leader and improve my times.

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

AP calculus has given me insight into the rigor of a college class. Ms. Heyl realy makes it challenging and never relents when it comes to assigning work.

Instagram or Snapchat? What’s your favorite filter?

Snapchat, just because I’m not very active on Instagram. I like the voice modifying filters.

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

Tourists in the deli line at Publix. Seriously.

What are your plans after high school?

I’ve wanted to attend the University of Florida since I was little, but I don’t know yet what I want to pursue while I’m there.

Do you think you will make the Keys your permanent home? Why or why not?

No. After college, hopefully I will be able to move back to Jacksonville where I was born. I just don’t think I can survive without Chick-fil-A. Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me… … to seize every opportunity available to me. If I hadn’t moved here, I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to do all the things I love.

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City of Marathon City Council Agenda

Marathon City Hall Council Chambers, 9805 Overseas Hwy., Marathon Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 5:30 P.M. (* Denotes Item Is Passed By Consent Upon Approval Of Agenda) Public Comments taken on all items and at 6:30pm time certain for items not on the agenda or as soon as possible thereafter or after the last agenda item; whichever comes first.

City Council Items *A. Approval of Minutes B. Child Abuse Awareness Month Proclamation (Vice Mayor Coldiron) C. Food Truck Ordinance Discussion (Councilmember Cook) D. Community Announcements City Manager Report A. Marathon Substation Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Report B. Public Works Department Report C. Wastewater Utility Report D. May Meeting Dates Resolutions for Adoption A. Resolution 2017-26, Approving The Purchase of a New VAC-CON Sewer Combination Cleaner Body Under The Florida Sheriff’s Contract # FSA16-VEH14.0 From Southern Sewer Equipment Sales In An Amount Not To Exceed $433,631.84; Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into Agreements In Connection Therewith, Appropriating Funds; And Providing For An Effective Date *B. Resolution 2017-27, Adopting The Monroe County Multi-Jurisdictional Program For Public Information (PPI); And Providing For An Effective Date. *C. Resolution 2017-28, Providing Approval To Expend Additional Funds Through The First Time Home Buyer Loan Funding Program To Additional Qualified Applicants In An Amount Not To Exceed $10,000.00 Per Applicant And No More Than Ten Additional Applicants Or $100,000.00; And Providing For An Effective Date. *D. Resolution 2017-29, Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Release Of Unity Of Title On Behalf Of The City In The Form Attached To This Resolution Concerning Property Described As Part Of Government Lot 1, And Part Of State Road 5, And Part Of Parcel 17 And The West Half Of Parcel 16, Hog Key,; And Providing For An Effective Date.

Quasi Judicial Public Hearing A.

Resolution 2017-30 Consideration Of A Variance Request To Allow For An Increase In Fence Height From Six (6) Feet To Eight (8) Feet Along The Rear Property Line; Pursuant To Chapter 102, Article 20, Section 102.115, “Review And Approval Procedures”; Located At 935 73rd Street Ocean; Which Is Legally Described As Lot 16 Reimanns Subdivision, Key Vacca, Monroe County, Florida; Having Real Estate Number 00342160-000000, Nearest Mile Marker 51.

B.

Resolution 2017-31 Consideration Of A Request By Joshua Mothner For A Conditional Use Permit, Pursuant To Chapter 102, Article 13 Of The City Of Marathon Land Development Regulations (“The Code”) Entitled “Conditional Use Permits,” For The Development Of A Property With Four Affordable Housing Units; With Proposed Densities Of Approximately 10 Affordable Housing Units Per Acre; Located At 818 51st Street Gulf; Which Is Legally Described As Block B The South 75 Feet Of Lot 8 And The North 25 Feet Of Lot 8 And The South ½ Of Lot 9 Woodburns Subdivision, Key Vacca, Monroe County, Florida; Having Real Estate Number 00325410-000000, Nearest Mile Marker 50.

C.

Consideration Of A Request By Joshua Mothner For A Development Agreement, Pursuant To Chapter 102, Articles 8 And 13 Of The City Of Marathon Land Development Regulations (“The Code”) Entitled “Development Agreement” For The Development Of A Property With Four Affordable Housing Units; With Proposed Densities Of Approximately 10 Affordable Housing Units Per Acre; Located At 818 51st Street Gulf; Having Real Estate Number 00325410-000000, Nearest Mile Marker 50.

D.

Resolution 2017-32, Consideration Of A Request By Tranquility Bay Adult Daycare For A Conditional Use Permit, Pursuant To Chapter 102, Article 13 Of The City Of Marathon Land Development Regulations (“The Code”) Entitled “Conditional Use Permits”, Authorizing The Development Of An Adult Daycare; Located At 10875 Overseas Highway; Which Is Legally Described As Part Of Key Colony Tract Mead Subdivision, Key Vaca, Monroe County, Florida, Having Real Estate Number 00326380-000000. Nearest Mile Marker 52.5.

E.

Resolution 2017-33, Consideration Of A Request For A Conditional Use Permit For GEM Homes LLC, Pursuant To Chapter 102, Article 13 Of The City Of Marathon Land Development Regulations (Code) Entitled “Conditional Use Permits,” With Proposed Densities Of Approximately 15 Affordable Housing Units Per Acre; Located At 250 Gulf Terrace; Which Is Legally Described As Part Of Lot 2 & Lots 8 9 & Part Of Lots 7 & 10 Schmitt Subdivision, Section 2, Township 66, Range 32, Key Vaccas, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida; Having Real Estate Numbers 00101340-000000 and 00101340-000200, Nearest Mile Marker 51.

The public hearings will commence at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as business permits, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the discussion; or, written comments may be sent to the City of Marathon, c/o City Clerk, 9805 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at such hearing or meeting, one will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA Assistance: Anyone needing special assistance at the City Council hearing due to disability should contact the City of Marathon City Attorney at (305) 289-4130 at least five days prior thereto. Please contact the City Clerk at clavierd@ci.marathon.fl.us if you would like to receive any of the items on the agenda by email.

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ON THE STAGE

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May 1 Grouper and Lionfish Round-Up

$65 Entry includes: tournament hat, (6) Air Fill Card and entry to both parties!

Sunday, April 30 at 6 pm Captains Meeting featuring sushi and beer at Tilden’s Monday, May 1 Weigh In Fiesta on the Castaway Patio Additional fiesta tickets available in advance & at the door. $25 per adult $16 for kids 12 & under Categories Largest Grouper • Total Weight (3 grouper and all Lionfish) • Largest Lionfish

Register @ Tilden’s Scuba Center 305-743-7255 tildensscubacenter@gmail.com Weigh-ins between 4pm & 6pm (dockage available) at Castaways Honesty policy mandatory Prizes to be announced Benefitting Sanctuary Friends Foundation of the Florida Keys Prizes provided by:

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hey’re mysterious and spooky, they’re all together ooky, The Addams Family. Da da da da. Snap. Snap. Da da da da. Snap. Snap.

Oh, yes, the famous TV show has been turned into a musical comedy and the Marathon High School drama club will reveal its interpretation of all that dark humor on Friday and Saturday.

“It’s the story of Wednesday Addams all grown up, her coming-of-age story,” said director Carrollyn Cox. “She finds a boyfriend and doesn’t know exactly what world she belongs in — the ‘normal’ world or the Addams family.”

The show opened on Broadway in 2010 starring Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth. Locally, it stars junior Ariana Patterson in the leading role and sophomore Aaron Tipsword as her beau. Gomez is played by junior Jay Walters and the role of Morticia belongs to sophomore Shannon Pitchford. There are 10 title characters and a cast of another dozen as dancers, extras, prop wranglers, and spot operators.

“It’s a big cast and crew — about 40,” said Cox. “But, I have to say, the kids have taken ownership of this show. I have done very little in the way of choreography or makeup design.

They have done it all themselves.”

Patterson’s amazing pipes are featured throughout the show with numbers like “Pulled” in Act 1 and “Crazier Than You” in Act 2, and Walters’ singing voice is surprisingly strong for his first musical role. Pitchford’s comedic timing is impeccable, and look for Hannah Gracy to be a scene-stealer as the Addams’ grandma. And then there’s Anthony Proudnik as Fester … he grabs Weird by both ears, kisses it on the lips, and saunters off stage. He is outstandingly funny. There’s some laugh-out-loud bits — especially the marital strife between Gomez and Morticia and the recurring effusive delight in the macabre.

“The cast has a really good energy. The little kids are really excited and that’s nice to be around,” said stage veteran and graduating senior Gracy.

The Addams Family musical comedy performances are on Friday and Saturday, April 21-22 at the school auditorium.

Curtain is at 7 p.m. and tickets are $10 at the door — there are plenty of seats but get there early for a good one.

COMMUNITY NEWS

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We Have What You Are Looking For! All Are Welcome Every Sunday!

9am Traditional Service with Sunday School 11am Contemporary Service featuring our " Contemporary Band" Youth Group every Wednesday @ 5:30pm

The Hammock House Nearly New Thrift Shop

COASTIES FOR THE COMMUNITY Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 13-2 conduct a highway cleanup earlier this month as part of a busy schedule. The auxiliary also held a yard sale at the Elks Club in Marathon to raise money for a series of 10 books for every elementary school in the Keys from Key Largo to Key West. The books cover all the aspects of Coast Guard duty and will be entered into the district’s AR reading program, so kids can read them and take short quizzes to earn points. CONTRIBUTED

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BRIEFLY Seacamp offers lifeguard training American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course, including First Aid and CPR/AED training will be held on Saturday, April 22, Sunday, April 23 and Saturday, April 29 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Seacamp on Big Pine Key. The course registration fee is $180, and additional fees will apply to participants needing additional time to complete skills. Students must be at least 15 years old by the last day of class and must complete the following in-water prerequisite skills at the beginning of the course: perform a 550-yard continuous swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both,

tread water for 2 minutes, and retrieve submerged objects in 4 to 7 feet of water. For additional information or to register for the course call 305-8722331, ext. 238.

Free dance classes offered in Marathon Theo and Ganine are offering free dance classes on the first Friday of the month from 8 to 10 p.m. at Florida Keys Country Club. Every Friday at 5 p.m. they will teach a free ballroom & Latin dance class for teenagers at Theo and Ganine’s Dance Center. For more information, visit keysdancecenter. com.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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LIBATION

LIVE MUSIC BARNACLE BARNEY’S Emily Springsteen – Friday, April 21 Joe Mama - Saturday, April 22 Mike Hammond - Sunday, April 23 Dan Sullivan – Monday, April 24 Michael J. - Thursday, April 27 SUNSET GRILLE & RAW BAR Chris Case Duo – Friday, April 21 Island Steel - Saturday, April 22 DJ Jared Pool Party – Sunday, April 23 at 1 p.m.

Chris Case – Sunday, April 23 at 6 p.m.

Brian Roberts – Monday, April 24 Paul Ferretti – Tuesday, April 25 Tim Dee & Jim Hill – Wednesday, April 26 Wyatt Hurtz – Thursday, April 27

Dani is the spunky spitfire behind the bar at Tarpon Creek. KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly

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TARPON CREEK BAR AND GRILL THEME: NATIONAL PARKS ACROSS 1. Trattoria staple 6. *The ____ River, Voyageurs National Park 9. Mowgli’s friend Bagheera 13. Grouchy Muppet 14. Simon & Garfunkel, e.g.

15. Echo sounder 16. Doled out cards 17. Singer Yoko 18. Q in PDQ 19. *Home to Devil’s Garden 21. *Every ____-grader gets a free pass 23. Family truck?

24. *____ Royale National Park in Michigan 25. Geological Society of America 28. Reduced Instruction Set Computer 30. Make slightly wet 35. Ice crystals 37. Alice Waters’ “____ Panisse” 39. Apprehensive 40. Deborah Kerr to Yul Brynner’s King Mongkut 41. Skeleton leg part 43. Military no-show 44. Nigerian money 46. Earth’s satellite 47. First queen of Carthage 48. Broadband predecessor 50. Pot contribution 52. Sophomore’s grade 53. Breathe after a race 55. Not in good health 57. *”Into the Wild” park 60. *Oldest national park east of Mississippi 63. Capital of Vietnam 64. British mom 66. Where to steel a kiss?

68. Passion 69. “Farewell” to Birdie 70. Church topper 71. Office furniture 72. Asian capital 73. Alleviated

DOWN 1. Pea container 2. On a cruise 3. Harry Potter’s mark 4. Face powder mineral, pl.

5. Head of the Round Table 6. “Without further ____,” pl.

7. *Going-to-the-____ Road in Glacier National Park 8. Hooves, alt. spelling 9. For, in France 10. Gram or pound 11. Speed of an object divided by speed of sound 12. One of Indiana Jones’ quests 15. Cry like a piglet 20. Give the boot 22. Like Methuselah 24. Watercraft with skis 25. *Canyon or Teton 26. Moses’ mountain 27. Embryo sacs 29. Door-stopping wedge 31. *Lake in Nevada desert 32. Small European gull 33. Make a canyon, e.g.

34. Leg cover 36. “Me and ___ and the Dying Girl” 38. *The Virgin River cuts through it 42. Mad hatter’s act 45. Live-in helper 49. Chum 51. Go by 54. Not in my backyard, in text 56. Parkinson’s disease drug 57. Truth alternative 58. Odds and ____ 59. Barnes & Noble reader 60. End of grace 61. Author Murdoch 62. Homesteader’s measure 63. Owned 65. Sailor’s affirmative 67. He had

“I

wanted to live on an island, so I ended up here,” said Tarpon Creek Bar and Grill Bartender Dani, who moved to the Keys from Philadelphia. “I was tired of living the city life.”

Overlooking Bonefish Bay harbor, she shakes up mojitos and more while chatting with her guests. “I love the people who come in here,” she said. “They are usually relaxed, happy to be here, and want to have fun. Plus, do you feel this breeze and see this view?”

Her mojito of choice is the mango mojito. Made with mango rum and a mango puree, “you’re tasting the love in it,” she said.

The menu item she says best complements the drink: The Island Chicken. Served with a mango salsa and black beans and rice, she said it is her favorite go-to entree.

When she isn’t bartending, she’s loving on her 3-year-old dog, Buddha, preferably at the beach.

Tarpon Creek Bar and Grill is located at 13205 Overseas Hwy, behind the Holiday Inn Express in Marathon.

SPARKY’S LANDING Roger Jokela – Saturday, April 22 and Tuesday, April 25 The Stone Crabs - Wednesday, April 26 John Bartus - Thursday, April 27 OVERSEAS PUB & GRILL Ken and Jen – Friday, April 21 Storm Paq - Saturday, April 22 Lance Taylor – Sunday, April 23 Jen – Every Monday Blue Fuze Duo – Tuesday, April 25 Billy Washburn - Wednesday, April 26 Ken Fairbrother – Thursday, April 27 HURRICANE GRILLE Blues Brothers – Friday, April 21 Storm Watch - Saturday, April 22 Sundays on the Porch – from 1 to 9 p.m.

Fiddle Rock – Every Monday Four Sheets to the Wind – Tuesday.

April 25 Open mic w/ Tony Napoli – Every Wednesday Tim Dee & Jim Hill – Thursday, April 27 MARATHON ALE HOUSE DJ Dekade - Saturday, April 22 Ale House Jam - Sunday, April 23 KEY COLONY INN John Bartus – Saturday nights TARPON CREEK Steel drums – Friday, April 21 through Tuesday, April 25 John Bartus – Wednesday, April 26 Steel drums – Thursday, April 27 PORKY’S BAYSIDE All entertainment 6 to 9 p.m.

Marc Davis - Fridays Tim Dee – Saturdays and Sundays Tony Napoli - Mondays Joe Mamma - Tuesdays Mike Hammond - Wednesdays Guest musicians – Thursdays BURDINES Joe Mamma - Every Friday

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Wednesday Live Music 4:30 – Johnny Live Team Trivia 9 PM

Thursday Thursday WING WING NIGHT NIGHT 6 – 10 PM • 35¢ Wings

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We’re pleased to offer the following selection of spa services priced exclusively for our Calm Waters Spa Now & Zen members. During your spa day, feel free to indulge in our jacuzzi, dry sauna, fitness center and steam room free of charge. You’re also welcome to reserve any treatment at Calm Waters Spa and enjoy 10% off the resort rate.

Be sure to look for new members-only specials coming soon.

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*20% service fee not included in prices. Now and Zen specials available Monday-Thursday only. Access to jacuzzi, dry sauna, fitness center and steam room valid on day of visit only.

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ACROSS THE POND

How to complain in the King’s English…

I

’ve always been partial to good British humor (humour?). I’m especially fond of the Monty Python stuff, particularly “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” (“Who are you who are so wise in the ways of sciJOHN ence?” “And there was BARTUS much rejoicing.”) Even when people aren’t is a City Council trying to be funny in member and a former Mayor of Great Britain, they are the City of Maraoftentimes very amusthon. John is also ing. My friend Wayne a musician who “Mac” McCormick from performs around the UK recently sent me town at various establishments. an e-mail with actual complaints from proper Brits, many of which I’ll repeat here so that I may fill up a column.

Tenants in housing often have issues and complaints for their landlords. What makes the British complaints different from the American complaints is how they’re worded.

For example, in America, if the toilet doesn’t work, we call the landlord and say, “The (expletive deleted) toilet doesn’t work!” Across the pond, one might handle the same complaint in a much different fashion: “Sometime before I shuffle off this mortal coil, if it’s not too much trouble, I’d fancy a crap in my own working loo.” Without further ado, here are some actual UK tenant complaints. Please imagine these spoken in a fine British accent.

1. My bush is really overgrown round the front and my back passage has fungus growing in it. (I won’t touch this one.)

2. He’s got this huge tool that vibrates the whole house and I just can’t take it any more.

3. It’s the dogs’ mess that I find hard to swallow. (Just wash it down with water.)

4. I want some repairs done to my cooker as it has backfired and burnt my knob off.

5. Their 18-year-old son is continually banging his balls against my fence.

(That’s gotta hurt!)

6. I wish to report that tiles are missing from the outside toilet roof. I think it was bad wind the other night that blew them off.

7. My lavatory seat is cracked, where do I stand? (Huh…?)

8. I am writing on behalf of my sink, which is coming away from the wall.

9. Will you please send someone to mend the garden path? My wife

tripped and fell on it yesterday, and now she is pregnant. (Well, at least we now know what causes that.)

10. I request permission to remove my drawers in the kitchen. (Whatever turns you on, dude.)

11. 50% of the walls are damp, 50% have crumbling plaster and 50% are plain filthy.

(Good counting, Einstein!)

12. The toilet is blocked and we cannot bathe the children until it is cleared. (I don’t even want to know what they use the sinks for.)

13. Our lavatory seat is broken in half and is now in three pieces. (This person was in the same math class as Einstein above.)

14. This is to let you know that our lavatory seat is broke and we can’t get BBC 2.

It’s not just tenant-landlord complaints that Mac sent me.

Here are some actual newspaper story excerpts that found their way to the UK press: • Commenting on a complaint from a Mr. Arthur Purdey about a large gas bill, a spokesman for North West Gas said, “We agree it was rather high for the time of year. It’s possible Mr. Purdey has been charged for the gas used up during the explosion that destroyed his house.” (The Daily Telegraph) • Irish police are being handicapped in a search for a stolen van, because they cannot issue a description. It’s a Special Branch vehicle and they don’t want the public to know what it looks like.

(The Guardian) • At the height of the gale, the harbourmaster radioed a coastguardsman and asked him to estimate the wind speed. He replied he was sorry, but he didn’t have a gauge. However, if it was any help, the wind had just blown his Land Rover off the cliff.

(Aberdeen Evening Express) ••••• John Bartus performs at the Lorelei, and Satuday night with Jade Storm at the Hurricane.

Wednesday usually finds John at Tarpon Creek at the Holiday Inn Express, and Thursday, John plays at Sparky’s Landing. www.johnbartus.com

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C.N.A.

Need a Good Home!

2 Male Amazon Parrots in Marathon With large cage, age 17 yrs. old and great talkers… $1000 Call Joan (407) 973-7575

TO APPLY:

Online: jobs.bluegreenvacations.com

• Care Coordinator • Lead Substance Abuse Therapist • Behavioral Health Therapist • Research Assistant • Driver

IN KEY LARGO/TAVERNIER

In Person at The Hammocks: 1688 Overseas Highway, Gulf Side, Mile Marker 48, Marathon Or Call Carlos 305-743-9009

• Driver

eoe

Visit www.guidancecarecenter.org or http://careers.westcare.com to apply.

EEOC/DFWP, Bilingual a plus; Drug & background screening required.

12 hr shifts days and nights available $500.00 sign on bonus for all new applicants We offer a competitive wage and benefits program.

To apply for position, Please submit your Resume to BOL@PLANTATIONKEYNC.COM

Air Conditioning Service Technician / Installer Appliance Service Technician Competitive wages & benefits 100% medical • Matching 401K Vacation • Paid Holidays

HELP WANTED Cooks • Dishwasher • Maintenance Server Assistants • Marine Mechanic On Call Hair Stylist • Housekeeper P/T Overnight Kitchen Cleaner/Maintenance

Drug Free

GREAT COMPANY BENEFITS

2735 Overseas Highway Marathon 305-289-1748

Please apply in person at 28500 Overseas Highway, Little Torch Key

Apply at:

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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

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

Call us and

SAVE SAVE SAVE

AUTOS FOR SALE

EMPLOYMENT

FOR SALE-HOMES

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.

Advertising sales 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.

Duplex For Sale in Marathon.

2BD/1BA each side. Excellent condition, long term tenants. $399,000 Financing available.

AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

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

EMPLOYMENT

Marathon Resort is looking for Line Cooks, Servers, Bartenders, Front Desk Staff, Night Audit, Room Attendant and Maintenance.

Must be flexible to work nights, weekends and holidays shifts. Please submit resume to SJRMhumanresources @gmail.com EOE M\F\D\V Looking for a full time front desk person. Must be able to work some weekends.

Please apply in person, mm 81.2, 81200 O/S Hwy. at Kon Tiki Resort.

A career with a Pawpurse! Are you an animal advocate?

FT position available in the Upper Keys.

Candidate should be high energy, able to multitask, be organized & have great computer & communication skills.

Inquiries confidential, please call 305-3941212.

FT EXPERIENCED PLUMBER, must be able to do rough in work, emergency calls and run sewer lines. Call Robert at Moe’s Plumbing 305797-3419 Part-time Receptionist Nights & Weekends. Plantation Key Nursing Center, Tavernier, FL. To apply for position, please submit your resume to BOL@ PLANTATIONKEYNC.COM 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.

Seeking stable happy energetic personality for PT sales position in fun gift shop.

Must be year-round Marathon resident; retirees welcome.

Stop in to schedule appointment at 11528 Overseas Highway Marathon Looking for i n d e p e n d e n t w o r k e r . M u s t have vehicle Great pay and training included. Call 305304-7995 Servers & Bartenders Needed Full Time Please apply during business hours. Key Colony Inn, 700 W. Ocean Dr. Key Colony NOW HIRING Lunch & Dinner Shifts, Full Time Only with Experience. Apply in person, Grassy Key Outpost, MM 58 EXP. HELP ONLY needed for all positions. Apply in person Mon-Fri 1011am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd. Marathon

FOR RENT COMMERCIAL

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

Royal Furniture, Call Ryan 305-481-1791.

FOR RENT RESIDENTIAL Seawatch condo for rent. Furnished, 1800 SF, gated security, waterview, annual lease, 2BR/2BA, pool, gym & tennis. $2800/ month.

F/L/S. call Bonnie 305-393-2691 American Caribbean FOR SALE 305-743-7636

RESIDENTIAL

HOBBIES / COLLECTIBLES

LEGAL NOTICES Publish: April 7, April 14, April 21, and April 28, 2017 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

Selling Old Nautical Items.

Lanterns, Chelsea Ship Clocks, Ship Wheels, Binnacles, Telegraph, and Ship Models.

ALSO BUYING. Call Lou 603-455-6106

IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive watches and Pilot watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305-7434578

Iraida De La RosaVergel, Petitioner, and Eduardo Zacarias, Respondent.

LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF ALABAMA In The Probate Court COUNTY OF MADISON Case No. 7748A IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION OF: S. L. R. TO: BOBBY GENE RAY III OR KERSTIE NICOLE MEDLEY, OR ANY OTHER PERSON CLAIMING TO BE THE NATURAL FATHER OR NATURAL MOTHER OF A CHILD BORN TO KERSTIE NICOLE MEDLEY ON MARCH 30, 2016, OR ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY CLAIMING PARENTAL RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO, A CHILD BORN TO KERSTIE NICOLE MEDLEY ON MARCH 30, 2016.

PETITIONER’S NOTICE OF HEARING ALABAMA ADOPTION CODE 26-10A-17 Please take notice that a petition for adoption in the above-styled matter has been filed in said Court by the Petitioner whose attorney is named below, and that the 11th day of May, 2017, at 2:00 pm, has been set for a hearing on the same in said Court in the City of Huntsville, Alabama.

Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days hereof with the attorney for the Petitioner, whose name and address is shown below and with the Clerk of the said Probate Court.

A copy of the Petition is not attached to this notice as provided in Ala. Code 26-10A-17(b).

DONE this 4th day of April, 2017.

Attorney for Petitioner: Tina R. McDonald 101 North Side Square Huntsville, AL 35801 Judge of Probate: Hon. Tommy Ragland Office of the Judge of Probate Madison County Courthouse 100 North Side Square Huntsville, AL 35801

Case No.: 16-DR-556-K Division: Family

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: Eduardo Zacarias ADDRESS: 885 W 74th Street, Apt. 106, Miami, FL 33014 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 Iraida De La Rosa whose address is 701 Spanish Main Dr. #236, Cudjoe Key, Florida 33042, on or before May 22, 2017, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter.

If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office.

You may review these documents upon request.

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

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: April 20, 2017 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Lisa M. Pierce Deputy Clerk Publish: April 21, April 28, May 5, and May 12, 2017 The Weekly Newspapers

Plantation Key Nursing Center

located in Tavernier, is seeking

LPN,RN & C.N.A.

12 hr shifts days and nights available

Dietary Aides Part Time Receptionist Nights & Weekends

We offer a competitive wage and benefits program.

To apply for position, Please submit your Resume to BOL@PLANTATIONKEYNC.COM

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 CAPTAIN FOR DIVING OPERATION

City of Key Colony Beach

FULL TIME POSITION • Police Officer

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center - Domestic Violence Shelter Services Manager The Domestic Abuse Shelter (DAS), a crisis center for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, has an opening for a full-time Domestic Violence Shelter Services Manager. 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. The Domestic Violence Shelter Services Manager 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 slschwab@fldas.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 slschwab@fldas.org

The City of Key Colony Beach is accepting applications for a FULL TIME Police Officer. Applicants must possess a current Florida certification as a police officer. Applicants will undergo a thorough background investigation, including drug screening, medical, polygraph and psychological exams. Salary range $47,500 - $52,500 depending on qualifications.

Mail resume to: Chief of Police, P. O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051.

Or call for additional information, 305-289-1212.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Domestic Violence Advocates The Domestic Abuse Shelter has opening for FT and PT advocates. Advocates provide coverage of 24-hour shelter and hotline, advocacy in criminal and civil justice systems, and safety planning with survivors of domestic violence. Candidates will work varied shifts and should have experience in social service related field. 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 slschwab@fldas.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 slschwab@fldas.org

Need a Good Home!

2 Male Amazon Parrots in Marathon With large cage, age 17 yrs. old and great talkers… $1000 Call Joan (407) 973-7575

Marathon area Companion Position P/T M-F with travel

44 yrs. Established Diving Center and Vocational School has Immediate opportunity for a USCG licensed individual. Full or part time positions are available. Responsibilities include vessel operation, scheduling, maintenance and customer relations. USCG Master License required. Dive master certification preferred or will train.

HALLS DIVING CENTER AND CAREER INSTITUTE –MARATHON CALL 305-743-5929 For application and to arrange interview with Bob Brayman or Randy Botteri

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.

HIRING Assistant Branch Operations Manager Assistant BSA Officer Customer Retention Specialist

Background screening and references needed.

Information Technology Technician

Call Corinne at (305) 432-8384

Marketing Assistant

Lead Teller Part-Time Teller Teller VP/Regulatory Compliance/BSA Officer

HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

Bartenders • Servers Bus Person • Food Runners Marina Store Clerk Please apply on line at www.spottswood.com/careers or on site 13201 Overseas Highway. EOE m/f/d/v

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

is now hiring for Afternoon & Evening Shifts.

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Apply Online @KeysBank.com 401K, 401A, profit sharing, health/dental plans, educational reimbursement, short/long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off, and holidays for full-time employees.

Equal Housing Lender

EOE-M/F/V/D

Member FDIC

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •

305.743.0844

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER 58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning...Caring

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

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

LET’S DO BUSINESS - (305)743-0844 We Service and Sell Marine A/C, Refrigeration, Watermakers, Batteries, Solar Systems, Anything Electrical!

FAAST MOBILE SERVICE Specializing in Personal Watercraft & Jet Boat Repair – over 20 years

• Serving Ocean Reef to Key West since 1976

305-289-1150

Glenn Faast, Owner

www.saltservice.net 2992 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 Showroom MM 48.5

305 481-9106 / faastg@aol.com Licensed #29240-101686 Commercial / Residential

SALT SERVICE, INC.

Florida Solar Contractor CVC 56734

MARCH HARE MARINE SERVICES

New Swimming Pools

CERTIFIED MARINE SURVEYS

Fiberglass and Concrete Remodeling and Plastering

MASTER MARINE SURVEYOR SERVING ALL THE KEYS

office: cell: e-mail:

CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE TODAY.

305-743-3368 305-240-4487 mhms@juno.com CAPTAIN DAVID A. FOLEY

Lic# CPC1457751

305-849-8063 • Marathon, FL

NOEL AND SONS Residential Electrical Contractors

Gary P. Noel, Master Electrician

LICENSED CFC1427241

10700 5TH AVENUE GULF P. O. BOX 500995 MARATHON, FLORIDA KEYS 33050

Richard Chafe Electrical LLC Master Electrician State Certified Lic# EC13005780

305-906-0186 KCB171@comcast.net Key Colony Beach, FL Lic# ET11001005

Now Hiring

Waitstaff, Food Runners & Hosts 305-849-1795 Marathon rchafe0@gmail.com Do It Right The First Time!

Great Opportunity to work year round!

Please apply in person daily at 3pm.

Sparky's Landing! (305) 684-9799

LIFE ON THE LINE BAIT DELIVERY SERVICE

LIVE

FRESH

FROZEN

PILCHARDS - PINFISH - CRABS BALLYHOO - HOMEMADE CHUM & MORE ISLAMORADA TO KEY WEST CALL FOR PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

BUSINESS: (305) 998-4854

CELL: (813) 480-4137

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let’s do business - (305) 743-0844

s ’ a n a D AIR CONDITIONING Lic # CAC 1818326

VACATION RENTALS 305-390-2315 WWW.KEYSRENTALSONLINE.COM

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL www.danasairconditioning.com

Ice Machines • Pool Heaters • Service Agreements Phone: (305)289-9498 Fax: (305)743-8810

Spalling Repairs

Lic. #CGC 1515665 #CFC 1428730

Concrete Restoration Concrete Butterfly Steps New Construction Floors/Tile Docks

Specializing in Concrete Restoration

(305) 735-4042

WWW.ROYAL-CREST.COM

“SHUT YOUR WINDOWS, SHUT YOUR DOORS, YOU AIN’T GONNA BE HOT NO MORE”

Brenda Symonds 10055 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050

Cell 305-394-7882 brendasymonds1@gmail.com

Your Florida Keys Realtor

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

Great Prices, Good Service, Good People Joel & Bonnie Cadbury Licensed & Insured Lic # CAC056987

Call the Experts!

305-289-1748

2735 OVERSEAS HWY MARATHON, FL 33050

CONDO AND HOA MANAGEMENT Are you looking for a CAM manager?

Big or small, full or part time, we will do it with a can-do attitude

OTSProperties.com RANDY CURRELLY 305-304-9373 | randal.currelly@gmail.com

Barbara Sanchez Home & Offices Expertly Cleaned Fast Dependable Service “We Clean Your Place, Like it Was Our Place”

It’s time to get...

READYSETSAIL... aboard

Enjoy Complimentary Pre Paid Tips & Onboard credit Contact Debbie or Lani at 305 743 7575 or stw@seatheworldtravel.com Business hours: MON-TUE-THU-FRI 9am to 4pm Appointments by request.

Excellent References Upon Request

305-766-0819 305-924-0179

Nails by Ivis

Manicures • Pedicures Acrylics • Gelish • Facials • Waxing

5177 Overseas Highway Live The Keys Like a Local To buy or rent call Kim Portner at 305-916-8668 Specializing in Unique Properties

®

(Between Office Depot & Main Post Office)

Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-1631

www.marathonhairandnailsalon.com

Licensed & Insured Contractor # CACO53827

ARTIC TEMP, INC. Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Residential, Commercial & Marine Ice Machine - Sales - Service Phone: (305) 743-5288

DOT PALM, Inc. LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES

SP 3636

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

MULCH

WWW.DOTPALMS.COM Beach Style to GO. Posh Gifts & Decor featuring THIBAUT designs

Taoist Tai Chi Looking for balance?

Join us for our Open House in Marathon Wednesday, May 3rd, 6:30pm St. Columba Episcopal Church, 52nd Street, Gulf

(305) 748-0799 - keylargo.fl@taoist.org www.taoist.org/usa

Fax: (305) 743-6887

5190 Overseas Highway Marathon 305 922 2033

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

We also rent Kayaks

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

305-743-3204

www.bikemarathonbikerentals.com

NEW & REPAIR

305-664-0099 www.TikiHuts.com

STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

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

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

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

Lic#SP-3562

We Do Installations!

Licensed & Insured

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

289-3019

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Sportfishing Adventures

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

info@johnnymaddoxcharters.com

305-481-3259

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

Gift Certificates Available

9141 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, FL 33050

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Karen Raspe

305-393-9010 • karen@acresales.com

When Excellence & Service Matter, Give Me A Call!

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

1680 Ave I & Coco Plum Dr - Coco/Marathon Attention Developers, this property has huge potential. Includes 6 Parcels: 64,401 SF MU land, 66,400 SF RM land, 12 live aboard finger piers and boat ramp, as well as 48,609 SF of Submerged Land! The flexibility of this property has countless possibilities, like a Golf Cart community of up to 15 homes with private docks!

Lot- 130,801 SF • $4,500,000

OPEN SUNDAY 12 - 3 PM

OPEN SATURDAY 12 - 3 PM

220 13th St - Key Colony Beach

200 5th St - Key Colony Beach

This home is pristine & has been meticulously maintained by the original owners. Open concept floor plan with soaring ceilings, 3 large bedrooms-2 with water views. Paved driveway for 6-8 vehicles, two car garage, sun porch and 15k lb elevator lift.

Ideally located, east facing the clear, wide canal, just 5 minutes to the open ocean and gulf. Bring your toothbrush & you will be home in paradise!

3 Bedrooms/2 Baths • 2,286 SF • $1,195,000

Totally re-designed & elegantly updated home w/coffered ceilings, designer kitchen & baths, impact windows, interior stairway, tank less h2o heater, 10k lb boatlift, davits, fish cleaning station, dock ladder, concrete dock with pvc step-down.

Large composite deck w/aluminum railings, covered patio & private hot tub. Lots of storage in garage, tackle room, garden room and attic w/floor, stairs & fan. A true must see!

3 Bedrooms/3 Baths • 2,400 SF • $980,000

OPEN SATURDAY 12 - 3 PM

280 5th St - Key Colony Beach

220 5th St - Key Colony Beach

320 10th St - Key Colony Beach

630 10th St - Key Colony Beach

Here it is...an affordable east facing, stilted single family home in Key Colony Beach. Meticulously maintained & updated with impact windows & doors, new kitchen with quartz counters, tiled baths, PVC composite balcony & 60 ft concrete dock!! Tons of outdoor living areas & storage, all just 5 minutes from the open ocean...ahhh come home here to paradise on Key Colony Beach, the GEM of FL Keys!

2 Bedrooms/2 Baths • 1,344 SF • $795,000

East facing, 3 bedroom & 3 full bath, single family home for less than a 1/2 duplex! Very nicely maintained and ready to move in to your retirement home or vacation rental. Bedrooms all have private baths and lots of storage. Nice paved driveway & new Bahama shutters & roof.

Resurfaced 60 ft concrete dock w/composite stepdown. Come home to Paradise!

3 Bedrooms/3 Baths • 1,681 SF • $760,000

Superbly maintained, Ellison 1/2 duplex is here for you! Open & flowing floor plan has soaring ceilings & great views of the clear, deep, wide canal. Perfect, ground level, above flood retirement, vacation or rental home is here. All just 5 mins from the Ocean or Gulf, so come boaters, fishermen & divers & enjoy all that KCB has to offer. Bike/walk to 4 restaurants, golf, tennis & more!

3 Bedrooms/2 Baths • 1,577 SF • $725,000

The always desirable, east facing, ''Ellison'' 1/2 duplex, a great open floor plan, is here in Key Colony Beach, the gem of the FL Keys! Ground level & above flood w/garage. In great shape & located near end canal & only 5 mins to Vaca Cut. Vacation rental license in place or your retirement home in paradise. KCB has own police dept, post office, marina, tennis, golf, playgrounds, Sunset Park & more!

3 Bedrooms/2 Baths • 1,558 SF • $699,000

OPEN SUNDAY 12 - 3 PM

OPEN SATURDAY 12 - 3 PM

OPEN SUNDAY 12 - 3 PM

95 Coco Plum Dr #4C - Bonefish Townhomes PRICE SLASHED $20k TO SELL! Enjoy the ocean breezes & beautiful open water views from the screened lanai & living room or master balcony & master suite. Nestled in a private location with 3 En-suite bedrooms, designer kitchen & dining room, new tiled floors, elegantly decorated, covered parking, storage, pool, tennis & Tiki bar. Perfect island getaway or 7 day vacation rental is right here for you at Bonefish Yacht Club!

3 Bedrooms/3 Baths • 1,857 SF • $649,500

530 10th St – Key Colony Beach

117 Coco Plum Dr #5 - The Shores

511 5th St – Key Colony Beach

Reduced to sell, custom built half duplex, wonderfully designed kitchen, bathrooms & huge pantry. Private decks for lounging & storage with 3 spacious bedrooms & 2 baths, all impact windows & doors, creating the perfect retirement home, weekend getaway or vacation rental.

East facing, 37.5 ft concrete dock, beautiful garden with lush landscaping. Prime location for the boater & fisherman all just 5 minutes to open ocean or gulf.

Gorgeous ocean views & delightful updates welcome you to this spacious, town home style condo. Huge, designer kitchen flows into open living & dining rm. Relax on screened balcony & look at the blue ocean, lush landscaping & pool. Two ensuite, roomy bedrooms & breathtaking ocean views from the master suite & it's private balcony. Small community of only 18 units, covered pkg & tennis. Home!

Perfect weekend getaway, vacation rental or retirement home is here! See the canal from wide open kitchen, dining & living room. Master Suite has private balcony overlooking canal too & walk-in closet. Great location with quick access to open ocean & gulf in Key Colony Beach where you can walk & bike to 4 restaurants, golf, tennis, pickle ball, Sunset Park, playground, marina & post office!

3 Bedrooms/2 Baths • 1,183 SF • $549,000

OPEN SATURDAY 12 - 3 PM

100 & 110 5th St – Key Colony Beach Live on one side & rent the other of this neat & clean full duplex! 2 bedrooms & 2 baths north, efficiency & 1 bath south. This home has been nicely maintained & family occupied. Would be great investment property.

3 Bedrooms/3 Baths • 1,596 SF • $470,000

2 Bedrooms/2.5 Baths • 1,620 SF • $577,000

2 Bedrooms/2.5 Baths • 1,252 SF • $546,900

OPEN SUNDAY 12 - 3 PM

31 7th St – Key Colony Beach

601 W Ocean Dr #414 - The Cay

360 3rd St – Key Colony Beach

SELLER SLASHED PRICE TO SELL! Lovely, east facing 1/2 duplex with nothing to do but move in! 2 private bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, dockage 50 ft boat, plus 2 patios! This canal is 200 ft wide, clean & deep. Perfectly located for fishing, diving and boating, just 5-10 mins to the open ocean or gulf. Come home & relax here in paradise, walk or bike to 4 restaurants, post office, playgrounds, tennis, golf, pickle ball & Sunset Park!

REDUCED FOR OFFERS! Breathtaking ocean views & waves lapping on sandy beach welcome you to this large condo. Open living & dining rooms with new tiled floors & updated custom kitchen & half bath on 1st floor. Two roomy bedrooms, 2 full baths on 2nd floor. Lush, manicured landscaping, refreshing pool & beautiful sandy beach are here waiting for you. In Key Colony where you can walk to 4 restaurants, post office, golf, tennis & more!

Wait until you see this one!!! It is roomy, impact windows, big kitchen, open concept floor plan, 3 large bedrooms, 2 tiled bathrooms, master suite w/walk-in closet, laundry room & storage room!

Perfect for the 1st time buyer, retirement home or vacation rental.

3 Bedrooms/2 Baths • 1,380 SF • $390,000

2 Bedrooms/2 Baths • 944 SF • $459,000

KAREN RASPE 305-393-9010

2 Bedrooms/2.5 Baths • 1,343 SF • $425,000

www.karenraspe.com