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LOCAL CHATTER

KEY WEST WEEKLY / JUNE 30, 2017 HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com

We at the Weekly just love a good hot topic and next on the agenda, coming to a commissioner meeting near you, will be a doozy. Should it be mandatory for businesses (especially bars and restaurants) to recycle? Now, although it may save them money, “mandatory” assuredly will raise a few eyebrows and sulky comments. No one likes to be told what to do and how to do it, but when you ask the public about recycling, this is what locals said when we asked…

Should businesses be required to recycle?

“I think so,” said Kim Most. “I can’t believe bars and restaurants throw away as much as they do.

It’s such an easy choice to make.”

“Yes, of course,” said Austin Daly, “and they should compost too!”

“Yes,” said. Alicia Murchie. “It’s simple: businesses would actually save money.”

“Yes!” said Liz Campbell, teacher. “We need to be more progressive — and let’s do away with plastic grocery bags as well; about time we switched to cloth.”

“It would make a big difference and I think businesses should set an example,” said Nick Gastesi. “Recycling is already a part of our lives.”

From our local family to yours…thank you Key West for your 2017 Bubbas: Key West People’s Choice Awards nominations.

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Friday, June 30 • Yappy Hour benefiting Florida Keys SPCA from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Gates Hotel, Key West.

• Leadership Monroe County recruitment social at 5:30 p.m. at Beachside Marriott, Key West.

• Camp Bravo “Aladdin, Jr.” at 8 p.m. at Waterfront Playhouse, Key West.

July 1-4 • The Key Lime Festival runs Saturday through Tuesday in Key West.

Saturday, July 1 • Household chemical & electronics drop off from 8 a.m. to noon at Indigenous Park, Key West.

• Summer reading program at 1 p.m. at Key West library.

• Arm Wrestling Competition benefiting Florida Keys SCPA at 7 p.m. at The Porch, Key West.

Sunday, July 2 • Key West Poetry Guild open mic night at 7 p.m. at Key West library.

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Monday, July 3 • Pre-Independence Day activities at 5 p.m. at Big Pine Community Park.

Fireworks scheduled at about 9 p.m.

Tuesday, July 4 • Marathon Fourth of July parade starts at 11 a.m., from Marathon High School to Sombrero Beach. Fireworks at about 9 p.m.

• Beachfront picnic at 5 p.m. at the Casa Marina, Key West.

• Fireworks at about 9 p.m. at the Edward B. Knight Pier (a.k.a. White Street Pier), Key West.

Wednesday, July 5 • The Bobby Fisher Wannabes Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Key West library.

• Walking journey from Blue Hole to Big Hole at 6:30 p.m. Meet at National Key Deer Refuge Center.

• Author talk with Mark Powell about “Small Treasons” at 6 p.m. at Key West library.

Thursday, July 6 • Summer reading program for 5 to 10 year olds at 10:30 a.m. at Big Pine library.

Friday, July 7 • Boys and Girls Club fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bottle Cap Lounge, Key West.

• “Captured Moments” photo project presentation at 5:30 p.m. at Key West library.

Saturday, July 8 • Summer reading program at 1 p.m. at Key West library.

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WEEKLY INTERVIEW

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Head of TDC steps down after 20 years

arold Wheeler knew it was time to retire, but he will be the first to admit it wasn’t an easy decision. At 70, the seasoned marketing director commands an annual budget of more than $55 million, while framing the blueprint of the Florida Keys tourism boom after taking the helm of Monroe County’s Tourism Development Council in April 1996.

And while he is adamant that recent measures by county commissioners, which limited the TDCs marketing dollars, were not the catalyst for his planned September exit, it is evident that Wheeler is concerned about the Florida Keys shifting away from a tourism climate he authored.

In his White Street office, a tourism poster hangs above Wheeler’s desk that reads, “Just Let Go.” Yet another photo depicts the great Muhammad Ali in a bout with South American Oscar Bonavena (Wheeler is an avid boxing fan).

And to some extent, this has been the ironic tug-a-war of Wheeler’s existence for the past two years. To let go, and spend time at his North Carolina cabin and watch his son, Clayton, grow up. Or to continue fighting for a fitting end to a legacy.

Recently, Wheeler, who is typically reserved and humble, granted a rare interview to the Keys Weekly, explaining why it was time to hang up his gloves and retire on top.

Why retire now? It’s a tough choice. A real tough choice. It took me two years to decide. I just turned 70 in April. I hate to say it, but that had something to do with it. But I would say the biggest reason is to spend more time with my son.

Yes, but a lot has changed since you took over in 1996. What was it like when you first walked into this office? By 1997 we were working on and approving the first comprehensive marketing plan. Before, there were just pieces of paper with trade shows, PR and advertising notes for media placement. It wasn’t organized and barely a dozen pages. Today, it’s hundreds of pages and recognized in our industry. I’m very proud of that.

You are humble almost to a fault. Can you accept being the author of Florida Keys tourism as we know it today? No, my dad taught me a long time ago there’s nothing you can’t accomplish when you give others the credit. And what I mean by that, is they (TDC staff, DAC boards, Tinsley Advertising, Newman PR and Two Oceans Digital) deserve the credit. You just can’t take all the credit when you have a team like this doing great work.

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So what do you think your legacy will be at the TDC? I really don’t know what my legacy will be. I know when I came in we had a budget right at $10 million and our budget for 2018 is going to be about $58 million. Much of that changed when we were able to approve the fourth promotional penny tax in 2009, which boosted our revenue by 25 percent. It’s quite something really.

But recent measures by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners have seemingly reduced advertising dollars. Do you ever feel like you are being punished for doing your job well? As for current issues and some of the negative things that have been coming up lately with cutting advertising dollars, you know, we’ve been working on that and dealing with those issues for a long time. You go through those dips every once in a while. And I understand it. But I’m disappointed. We are going to follow whatever the board of county commissioners sets as policy because they are the governing body.

So what was all the fuss about? The board didn’t like this last issue of going to more capital just for the single point of doing less advertising.

And that’s what it’s about. It was the cities and municipalities saying they wanted equality with the county-- to get 100 percent on capital projects. And you know, it sounded like a civil rights action. “We want equality and the same as the county.” But that wasn’t it. It was a money grab by the municipalities. Period. End of sentence.

So why did the county go along with it?

Because — To see the rest of the story, log on to keysweekly.com

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• Local Business Taxes may be renewed July 1, 2017. The 2017 Business tax expires September 30, 2017 and becomes delinquent on October 1, 2017.

• July 31st is the last day to pay your 1st Installment for 2017 Taxes.

• The lobster sport season begins @ 12:01AM on July 26th and ends at 12:00 Midnight on July 27th. The bag limit for Monroe County is 6 per person per day.

• 2016 Tax Certificate Sale was a success with 1,981 certificates sold in the amount of $ 5,933,707.73 • Notice to All owners of Rental Property: Pursuant to Monroe County Ordinance 23-85; Every owner, Manager, Rental agent or association engaged in the business of renting accommodations on a daily, weekly, monthly or yearly basis, must pay for each rental unit an amount of $20.00 per unit to the Monroe County Tax Collector.

• The Tax Collector’s Offices throughout the Keys will be closed on Tuesday July 4th for Independence Day.

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Leadership Monroe hosts recruitment socials Those interested in Leadership Monroe County have an opportunity to learn about the program at three scheduled recruitment socials. The first one is Friday, June 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Beachside Marriott in Key West. The second will be held on Friday, July 7 at Faro Blanco Resort in Marathon, and the third on Friday, July 14 at Cheeca Lodge in Islamorada. For more information on the program visit leadershipmonroecounty.org.

Summer Jam scheduled for July 29 Wesley House Family Services will host the eighth annual Summer Jam on July 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Sunset Grille in Marathon. This family-friendly pool party will be emceed by Leigha Fox of US 1 Radio, with entertainment by the Island Vibe. There will also be delicious food and drink specials and fun games.

Admission is $5. For more information, call Claire at 305-809-5000.

Community Foundation offers grant opportunity Community Foundation of the Florida Keys is now accepting proposals for projects serving audiences in Key West that promote and strengthen the Keys commitment to equality and human rights up to $5,000 total. Deadline for RFPs is September 15. Projects should raise community awareness and promote an appreciation for the equality and rights of all human beings. Applicants must be a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization. Application form and more information is available at www.cffk.org.

Key West Theater hosts student summer camp The Key West Theater School for the Performing Arts will be holding a multidisciplinary theatrical summer camp from July 17–21 from noon to 5 p.m. for students aged 13 to 18 at Key West Theater. The camp will focus on

teaching students acting, singing, and dancing as well as the vocabulary of the theater, in addition to how to collaborate, fail forward, and create their own art.

In addition to these courses there will be a daily class outside the typical disciplines, including improvisation, songwriting, and storytelling. Additional year-round educational programming will be added throughout the school year.

For more information about the summer camp, contact Juliet Gray at juliet@thekeywesttheater.com or 305985-0433. Tuition is $250 and scholarship opportunities are available.

Reef Relief schedules annual meeting Reef Relief’s 30th Annual Membership Meeting is July 17 at 6 p.m. at Casa Marina Resort in Key West. The meeting’s presenters include State Representative Holly Raschein, Dr. Rivah Winter, and Dr. Alex Brylske. There will be complimentary food and a cash bar.

Anyone may join or renew at the door for a $30 tax-deductible donation. For more information: email reefrelief@ gmail.com or call 305-294-3100.

Autism Society offers free workshops The Autism Society of the Keys is hosting free workshops this summer up and down the Keys. Workshops are designed to inform participants of resources available to autistic children and their families. The next monthly meeting is at Grace Lutheran Church in Key West on Tuesday, July 11 and Aug. 1, and at Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Marathon on Aug. 8. For more information, contact Jill Campbell at 305-942-5172 or email autismsocietyofthekeys@gmail.com.

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Key to ou r hearts Calendar of Key Lime Festival events

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he 2017 Key Lime Festival is here!

Listed here are all the ways to eat, drink and celebrate the beloved Key lime. Get your fill of local creations all weekend before the premier festival event, the Mile High Key Lime Pie Eatin’ contest. This year’s record to beat is a whopping 62 seconds to eat a whole pie, held

by Elliot Zeller of Sunrise, Florida. Pie on. ­­— Weekly staff report

SATURDAY, JULY 1 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Key lime kick-off party and pie drop at the Key West Lighthouse, 938 Whitehead St. Admission is free to this hilarious pie drop. Watch registered contestants drop a 1-pound Key lime pie from the top of the lighthouse onto a target without damaging it. Prizes will include a trophy and $100 for the winner and additional trophies for “Most Creative Design,” “Best Decorated” and “Best Key Lime Theme.” Costumes are encouraged. Otherwise it’s just a great party to take the kids and start the weekend of the Key lime.

2 to 4 p.m. Key lime cocktail sip and stroll.

For $30, go on a journey discovering one-of-a-kind Key lime cocktails.

Start at Charlie Mac’s, 404 Southard St., and the Green Parrot, 601 Whitehead St., and you decide who makes “the best Key lime cocktail” by judging and rating drinks from these participating restaurants: Charlie Mac’s, Mary Ellen’s Bar, Smokin’ Tuna Saloon, Rick’s, Bagatelle, Legal Rum Distillery, Caroline’s the other side and Sunset Pier. An outstanding value of about 12 drinks, while traveling between bars tasting Key lime margaritas and martinis.

Free mug to the first 100 people who register.

SUNDAY, JULY 2 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy The Southernmost Beach Cafe brunch special at Southernmost Beach Cafe, 1405 Duval St. Brush off your Key lime hangover from the day before with fresh Key lime French toast and full brunch.

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MONDAY, JULY 3 Noon. Key lime rum sampling and distillery tour at Key West Legal Rum, 107 Simonton St. A free event. The distillery will be hosting tours of Key West’s first legal rum distillery along with samples of rum made with fresh Key limes.

2 p.m. The Key lime pie hop at Smokin’ Tuna Saloon, 4 Charles St. A mere $30 entitles one to a free T-shirt and five samples of Key West’s finest Key lime pie from stops like: Curry Mansion’s Aunt Sally’s Key lime pie with Oreo crust, Key West Key Lime Pie Co.’s world-famous pie, Bagatelle’s meringue Key lime pie, Rum Distillery’s Hooker Key lime pie with optional rum topper, and Conch Republic Seafood Company’s cashew nut crust and raspberry-Key lime sauce. Locations and Key lime pie varieties may change.

The guided strolls will depart every 15 minutes from 1:45 to 2:30 p.m.

6 p.m. Key lime cooking at Isle Cook, 218 Whitehead St. For $90, be one of 12 participants to be taught, by local Chef Paul Menta, the secrets of Key lime cooking. Chef Menta will prepare an appetizer, entrée and dessert while teaching the secrets of Key West food, rum trade and Key limes. Reservations required 305-741-7443.

TUESDAY, JULY 4 10 a.m. to noon. Mile High Key Lime Pie Eatin’ contest at Sunset Pier at Ocean Key Resort & Spa, 0 Duval St. While registration is already sold out to be in the contest, sometimes it is more fun to watch. Free to the public; cheer on contestants as they compete to devour 9-inch Key lime pies the fastest. Contest starts at 11 a.m. Food, drinks and Key lime pie will be available at The Sunset Tiki Bar.

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he Key West Association of Realtors recently donated more than $30,000 – $15,000 to high school graduates and more than $17,000 to Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe.

The association last week presented 15 Key West High School graduates with $1,000 scholarships each. Money for the scholarships – which have been given out for 19 years – is raised by the association and sponsors. Recipients were selected by the KWAR scholarship committee.

Chris Elwell of Royal Furniture and Design has been a main contributor to the scholarship fund as well as the luncheon sponsor for the association’s general membership meeting at which the scholarships were presented to the graduates.

The association, with the help of the community, also raised $17,987 for Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe (F.I.R.M.) The money comes from the association’s fundraiser at the Garden Hotel. FIRM is an organization that fights for affordable property insurance rates for homeowners in Monroe County.

wo Keys Realtors have been chosen for statewide leadership training.

Stacy Stahl and Jaime Caballero were chosen for the Florida Realtors Leadership Academy.

Stacy Stahl The academy aims to identify, educate and inspire future leaders.

Statewide applications took Jaime Caballero place over four months and Stahl and Caballero were among 18 Realtors chosen from the state.

Stahl is 2017 Key West Association of Realtors president and Caballero is 2017 KWAR Legislative – RPAC chairperson.

1. Key West High scholarship recipients gather at the Key West Association of Realtors meeting. CONTRIBUTED 2. Chris Elwell, left, of Royal Furniture and Will Langley, right, 2017 Key West Association of Realtors president-elect, pose with the scholarship recipients.

3. Members of the KWAR scholarship committee are Kristi Madeo, chairperson, Michele Grahl, Realtor committee member, and Chris Elwell, affiliate committee member.

4. Realtors Doug Mayberry and Jared Chiagouris attend the FIRM fundraiser event.

5. The handing off of the charity check from KWAR to FIRM.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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InTune Top 10 songs for Fourth of July 1. Star Spangled Banner Jimi Hendrix

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ne of Key West’s most popular musicians is Pete Jarvis, one half of the infamous Pete and Wayne duo that performs regularly at Sloppy Joe’s. Jarvis has been performing in Key West for more than 25 years, since he moved here in 1989. Originally, he came to Key West to open a jewelry store with a friend, but almost immediately ended up playing a gig for tips that paid him $200 his first night. That convinced him to stay and to play, and he never looked back.

More than just musically active, Jarvis can be described as being musically promiscuous. He is always looking to join forces with other musicians, and not afraid of experimenting with a new group on stage.

Jarvis’ newest venture is “Smokin’ Songwriters Night,” hosting Key West songwriters every Tuesday night at the Smokin’ Tuna Saloon, starting on July 11 at 8:30 p.m. Jarvis will host four different songwriters, each performing 45 minutes. The first evening will feature Andy Wescott, Raven Cooper, Anthony Picone and Greg Gerace.

Jarvis got the idea from Ben Solove and Tony Baltimore, who recently organized an event featuring local

2. American Boy Estelle 3. Firework Katy Perry Pete Jarvis came to the Keys in 1989 and never looked back.

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songwriters. “I was impressed with so many great songs that I heard from all the local songwriters and realized there is no venue to hear this music. The Sunday Ramble was the same idea, but with this new Tuesday night feature, no rehearsal necessary for the performers. Just show up, plug in and play your song. The audience gets to hear their favorite local artists playing their own original tunes.”

The focus is on original songwriting and the event is open to all songwriters regardless of experience. Performers, who will be paid, can expect “a complete sound system, sound engineer, lights, stage. All we need is your songs! The Smokin’ Tuna is the right venue. Between the Key West songwriter festival and all the other events, they are known to support original music.”

Any songwriter interested in performing at the Smoking Songwriters Nights should message Jarvis on Facebook.

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Live Music LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB Denis Hyland Jazz Quartet – Fri, June 30, 9p Barry Cuda & the Sharks – Sun, July 2, 8:30p Open jam – Mon, July 3, 8:30p Ericson Holt & Mick Kilgos – Tues, July 4, 9p Hal Howland Trio – Thurs, July 6, 9p

Bartender Stephen Pointer makes his signature orange mojito at Pincher’s Crab Shack. KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly

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PINCHER’S CRAB SHACK

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tephen fell in love with Key West in 1997, managed and owned a couple restaurants and sells real estate at Century 21.

“Working at a bar is a good way to meet people who are interested in maybe moving here one day,” he said while muddling up an orange mojito at the downstairs bar at Pincher’s Crab Shack.

He said his drinks are special because of his very generous pour, and that the orange mojito he created himself. With orange, lemon and lime muddled in simple syrup with Cruzan orange rum, and a splash of Seven, and finished with club soda, he said it’s the real winner of the bar.

To go along with the drink, he recommends crab cakes or shrimp tacos. “You really can’t go wrong with anything on this menu,” he said.

His favorite part of the job: the locals. “This is a great area and a great part of Duval Street to be on,” he said. “The neighborhoods around here are filled with locals who I love.”

When he isn’t bartending, he’s gardening, hanging out with his neighbors (he lives down the street) or picking up shifts at 801 bar. “If you can’t find me there, I’m at Home Depot,” he said. “I basically live there.”

Pincher’s is located at 712 Duval St.

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CARRUTHERS RECOGNIZED FOR ADVOCACY Counties association honors commissioner

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he Florida Association of Counties has selected Monroe County Commissioner Heather Carruthers as a 2017 presidential advocate.

“We are honored to recognize you for your strong commitment to address important local government issues during the 2017 Legislative Session,” Davin J. Suggs, FAC’s director of public policy, said in a letter. “Your dedication to improve and maintain a high quality of life for all Floridians and to strengthen public policy is especially appreciated.”

Carruthers will be recognized during FAC’s annual conference and educational expo on June 28 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

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BRIEFLY Beat the heat with the fire department Monroe County Fire Rescue is hosting a series of “Beat the heat” events for children this summer. Firefighters will provide a gentle stream of misting water for kids of all ages to enjoy in a safe and fun environment. It is a great way to meet your neighborhood firefighters and cool off from the summer sun. Children are encouraged to wear bathing suits and tennis shoes or sneakers. They also should bring towels.

The events are being held on Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m. at the following locations: July 29: Big Pine Community Park Aug. 5: Sugarloaf School Aug. 12: Bay Point Park Aug. 19: Big Coppitt VFD Park Aug. 26: Stock Island Fire Station Summer stuff at Key West library A free five-week summer reading program for kids will take place on Saturdays at 1 p.m. The library also encourages children to pick up a reading log for prizes.

A Saturday preschool program is held at 11 a.m. There will be an hour of interactive stories and songs.

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ou really have the power to change a bad situation for a child,” said Marathon Councilwoman Michelle Coldiron, who has been a part of the Guardian ad Litem program for the past eight years. As a former coordinator, she oversaw 150 cases, and now as a volunteer she interacts with one child or family at a time.

Guardian ad Litem is looking for more volunteer advocates to help with the 250 local children in the program.

Right now, about 60 volunteers are covering the Keys.

Coldiron recounted one of her cases that involved a physically abused 5-year-old. “She could still be in that situation, but now she has a chance at a great life,” she said. “It was fighting for her, and telling the judge that she needs specialized therapy so that she gets every chance to live a normal life.”

In Guardian ad Litem, the volunteer serves as a consistent, trustworthy person in the child’s life and advocates for the child in the court system. Most of the children are in homes where abuse, abandonment and neglect happen due to the adults under the same roof who are grappling with substance and mental health issues, or just don’t know any better. “Abuse comes in many forms,” said Guardian ad Litem’s volunteer recruiter and trainer Anissah Tomas.

Tomas said the volunteer represents the interests and needs of the child after the children have been removed from the situations and placed with family members, or in foster care.

Lynn and Leon Clements moved to the Upper Keys for retirement, and knew this is what they wanted to do with their free time. Lynn has worked with two young families of three and a single child, while Leon has focused his energy on one teenager in the system.

“Each case is different, but the goal

is to make sure the kids can be in an environment that they can thrive in,” said Lynn, who highly recommends this type of volunteer work to anyone. “All you need is a little love in your heart to make a difference in a child’s life.”

Leon focuses on stability for his teenager currently in foster care, and on school and college goals. Lynn chose younger children to work with and places emphasis on turning the cases quickly to either reunite the children with their parents, or get them into a permanent stable environment as soon as possible.

After 40 hours of training in three phases, volunteers can choose the cases they want to work with the support of the Guardian ad Litem team, which includes attorneys, advocate managers, and circuit directors. The volunteers then form bonds with the child, or children (cases often have more than one child per family) through monthly meetings that take place at school, or their homes, and at various other places where the child will be.

“It’s heartbreaking to see a family fall apart, but sometimes it’s the best thing for that child,” said Coldiron. “It’s also heartwarming when we can keep a family together with rehabilitation programs, parenting classes, and therapy, and it’s rewarding to see a family out in the community, whether it’s the biological family, or foster and adopted families.”

Coldiron just attended the middle school graduation of one of the children she advocated for, who is now with her adopted family. “They said I was a part of their family because I helped their family become whole,” she said. “It’s things like this that let us know the more we fight for them, the better they will be.”

To learn more, visit guardianadlitem.org, or email Tomas at anissah. tomas@gal.fl.gov.

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KEEP CALM AND EAT LOCAL FRUIT

Grimal Grove’s Tropical Fruit Fiesta

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ast Saturday, Truman Little White House, Grimal Grove and UF/IFAS Monroe County Extension Service hosted the Tropical Fruit Fiesta in Key West.

Loads of people beat the heat to buy pounds of fresh fruit, peruse the fruit trees on sale, enjoy some jazz in the shade and support the magic of the one and only Grimal Grove.

— Weekly Staff report

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HAYS BLINCKMANN/Keys Weekly 1. Welcoming everyone at the gate to Fruit Festival were supporters Rick Holtz, left, William Chalmers, Beth White, Traci Johnson and Marge Holtz.

2. Jaden Most picks through some of the fresh Grimal Grove fruit in the Fruit Boat.

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3. Firefly Restaurant’s chefs Rebecca Sisco and Russ Ferstle use Grimal Grove’s fruits to make new recipes like jackfruit pudding parfait.

4. Parker Curry sells fresh Key West limeade to little Anthony and Jean Belland.

5. Dee Green, City of Key West recycling coordinator, and Alicia Murchie, Monroe County recycling specialist, are on hand promoting “Keeping America and Key West Beautiful” and are always looking for volunteers to get the word out about recycling in the Keys.

6. Helena Wynd and Caspian Cassidy, who helped create the Grimal Grove youth program, weigh and sell loads of fruit.

7. Did you know there are more than 69 varieties of mango? And they are all on this table.

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KWHS STUDENT OF THE WEEK

KEY WEST WEEKLY / JUNE 30, 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 are your plans after high school? I plan on staying in Key West and attending Florida Keys Community College. Afterward, I will probably transfer to another school for higher education.

Do you think you will make the Keys your permanent home? Why or why not? I love this community, but it is very expensive to live here.

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I am traveling a good part of the summer with my best friends; when I return I plan on doing some sailing.

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Who has been your biggest inspiration at Key West High School and why? I wouldn’t like to pick one person as my single inspiration; I try to take a little from everyone. I like to be well rounded and each of my teachers has helped shape me in different ways.

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ard-working is an understatement for new restaurant owners – and brothers – Julian and Christian Velez.

Julian, 30, borrowed $100 from his cousin and moved to Key West six years ago. He spent months sleeping on the stock room floor of a T-shirt shop, surrounded by boxes he’d have to sort through in the morning.

For three years, he saved money, then opened his own shop, “Life in Paradise,” with Christian, 25. Now, with the blessing of the former owners, the two have taken over the former Juan and Lucy’s restaurant at 124 Duval St. and opened “Paradise.”

Lucy said she couldn’t think of two more hardworking young men to pass the restaurant reins to.

“We kept the Juan and Lucy’s traditional Cuban menu,” said Julian, “but have added our favorite Colombian dishes also.”

Ninety-eight percent of the Velez family still lives in Colombia, and the brothers are happy to bring a little bit of their home country’s flavor to Key West.

“Paradise” is found down a short corridor and opens to a garden area with Latin music playing on the speakers. Server Jackie, originally from Cuba, welcomes guests with a “hola” and a smile and offers her famous mojitos or a traditional Colombian michelada – a beer with a squeeze of lemon, fresh chunked mango, pimienta spice, and a salt rim. (By the way, it’s fantastic!)

A Colombian favorite: bandeja paisa. Served with steak, rice, beans, fried egg, chicharron, plantains and avocado. Julian says it’s served just like he’d find in his hometown of Medellin. “You’re getting here what you would get there,” he said.

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‘PARADISE’ FOUND

Restaurant specializes in international cuisine

The portion sizes are huge, and for $19, the dinner is a steal. They also have sancocho and ajiaco, a Colombian style stew and soup, and lomo saltado, in addition to the Cuban favorites like paella (which needs to be ordered in advance), palomilla steak, ropa vieja, and pechuga de pollo. They also offer a generous local’s discount of 20 percent off.

“This is a great place, great atmosphere, and off the beaten Duval Street path,” said Paaj and Ben, who were visiting from Minnesota on their honeymoon. “The quesadilla was twice the size I expected it to be.”

The restaurant is open from noon to 10 p.m., and don’t forget to try the homemade hot sauce, “Castro’s Breath.”

SOCCER AND LATIN FOOD GO HAND IN HAND The brothers are happy to talk soccer with any of the guests, seeing as Christian was a part of the U.S. national team before an injury sidelined him, and is currently an owner of an indoor soccer team in Kendall.

KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly Top: Server Jackie shows off micheladas and the Cuban combo platter at the bar.

The Cuban combo comes with pork, ropa vieja, picadillo, plantains, and tostones.

Left:. The bandeja paisa is comfort food from the brothers’ hometown in Medellin, Colombia. They are also happy to offer a 20 percent discount to locals.

Right: Brothers Christian and Julian Velez hang out with friend Juan Patron in front of the recently opened “Paradise” restaurant on Duval Street.

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STATE GOVERNMENT

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3. State Park Fees HB185 provides discounts on state park fees for specified foster and adoptive families.

Families operating a licensed foster home can receive an annual pass for free, and families who adopt a special needs child (as defined by the Department of Children and Families) shall receive a one-time family annual entrance pass at no charge at the time of the adoption.

‘Stand your ground’ changes, tax cuts and more Laws don’t always go into effect on July 1, but most do. That’s because the state’s fiscal year begins on the same day. Laws sometimes take effect on Oct. 1 or Jan. 1.

Or, in some cases, as soon as the governor signs the bill. “The bill will always specify when it will become law,” said Robert Reyes, one of Monroe County’s lobbyists of long standing. Earlier this month, Reyes was presented with a 20-year plaque for his service to the Keys. In the past, he’s worked on the passage of the Florida Keys Stewardship Act and the funding of the Mayfield Grant. Following is a list of notable new laws for the state of Florida.

HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com

The General Appropriations Act SB 2500 marks the beginning of Florida’s fiscal year, from July 1 to June 30, with an $82.4 billion budget.

2. Transportation Network Companies — or Ridesharing H221 preempts any local government from stopping or regulating rideshare companies such as Uber or Lyft from operating in Florida. Operators and drivers will have to follow statewide requirements for insurance and background checks.

Uber and Lyft will now be operating in Key West. To get a jump on your rideshare experience enjoy the first ride for free up to $20; use code KEYWESTWEEKLY.COM at uber.com/app to sign up.

4. Law Enforcement Body Cameras HB 305 revises Florida laws pertaining to officers submitting body cam footage. This law now allows police officers to review body cam footage before filing a written report or making a statement.

5. Religious expression in public schools SB 436 secures the rights of students to display or express their religious beliefs in Florida public school. In public forums, the school may not discriminate against religious expression but has the right to restrict the students’ expression based on a “limited model” derived by neutral criteria.

6. Criminal history records SB 118 allows a charged, but non-convicted, person to request that his mugshot be removed from a website. The company will be required to do so within 10 days or face a daily $1,000 fine. It’s unclear whether this state law pertains to media organizations. The company publishing the mugshot cannot charge for removal of the picture.

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Source: This article was reviewed by the Law offices of Bob Loblaw, the Bluth Family’s second defense attorney.

9. Justifiable use of force SB 1052 redefines “Stand Your Ground” and removes the requirement that a person be physically attacked in his dwelling, residence or vehicle first before threatening or using force as selfdefense in Florida. Defendants do not have to present evidence or take the stand to argue a “Stand your Ground” defense in order to receive immunity.

Prosecutors now have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the use of force was not justified.

10. Taxation HB7109 is an effort to provide Floridians millions in tax cuts. There will be a decrease in taxes on commercial leases, helping small businesses, and discounts in property taxes for lowincome housing. Also included are the sales tax holidays for buying back-toschool and hurricane supplies. It also marks the end of taxing feminine hygiene products.

The Monroe County Telecommunications Bill SARA MATTHIS

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Monroe County and the Monroe County School District passed a “local” bill this year that had other communities in Florida sit up and take notice. The Monroe County Telecommunications Bill (HB 1295) allows the County to hold public meetings, hearings, and workshops electronically as long as no final action is taken at the meeting. Both agencies rotate holding meetings in Key West and Marathon and Key Largo for the convenience of their constituents. It’s not always easy.

The bill was the brainchild of Monroe County Commissioner Heather Carruthers.

“I often attend the county’s Climate Change Advisory Committee. If it’s held in Marathon, then participants from Key Largo and Key West have to drive there. It just seems sort of ironic that at these very meetings we are talking about ways to minimize our carbon footprint, and yet we’re making everyone drive 100 miles to come to a meeting.”

The electronic meetings won’t start until Monroe County develops an ordinance on how to implement the law.

Meeting places must be established, as well as decisions on the type of technology and manner of interface.

7. Certificates of Non-Viable Birth or Grieving Families Act H101. This will allow the state to issue birth certificates to women whose pregnancies end after nine weeks and before 20 weeks of gestation. Florida would be the first state to issue birth certificates for miscarriages.

8.Renewable energy source devices SB 90 is a publicly approved constitutional amendment that allows people and businesses to install solar panels without affecting their property taxes based on increase in property value due to installation of devices.

“While the bill was being presented in Tallahassee, there was some interest from other communities about pursuing this type of opportunity,” said Robert Reyes, a state lobbyist for Monroe County. “It might be even more pertinent for counties like Miami-Dade. It’s probably more difficult to drive from end to end of that county than from Key Largo to Key West.”

11.Vessels HB 7043 allows the rest of the state to copy Monroe County’s pilot projects like the mooring field in Boot Key Harbor. The law calls for uniform standards of anchoring and mooring statewide, sets rules for anchoring outside managed areas, allows local governments to require proof of pump out after 10 days and provides methods to deal with derelict vessels.

The bill took three years to pass. Initially it was written as a local law, or site specific. State leaders rejected it and asked for the bill to be written as a general law that would apply to all of Florida. Again, it was rejected and rewritten as a local law before it passed.

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Best Key Lime Pie: Kermit’s, Blue Heaven, Square Grouper Best Fish Sandwich: B.O.’s Fish Wagon, Hogfish Bar & Grill, Caroline’s Cafe Best Cuban Sandwich: Sandy’s Café, Kim’s Kuban, 5 Brothers Best Ethnic Food: El Siboney, Al Maidah, La Trattoria Best Lunch: Blue Heaven, Bad Boy Burrito, Caroline’s Cafe Best Breakfast: Goldman’s Deli, Two Friend’s Patio, Blue Heaven Best Cup of Coffee: Kim’s Kuban, Cuban Coffee Queen, Sandy’s Best Bar: Rick’s Tree Bar, The Porch, Green Parrot Bar Best Gay Bar: 801 Bourbon Bar, Aqua, Side Bar Best Wine Bar: Grand Vin, Wine-O, Vinos on Duval Best Mojito: El Meson de Pepe’s, Louie’s Back Yard, Conch Republic Seafood Co. Best Beer Selection: Waterfront Brewery, The Porch, Cork & Stogie Best Bartender: Nick Mazza (Aqua), Sandy Bowen (Two Friends), Landon Bradbary (Porch) Best in Drag: Sushi, Inga, Randy Roberts Best Happy Hour: Tavern N’ Town, Two Friends Patio, Lazy Gecko Best Waterfront Dining: Latitudes, Waterfront Brewery, Hot Tin Roof Best Live Music Venue: The Green Parrot, Key West Theater, Smokin' Tuna Best Pizza: Duetto Pizza and Gelato, Angelina’s Pizzeria, Roostica Best Seafood: Hogfish Bar & Grill, Alonzo’s Oyster Bar, Square Grouper, Half Shell Raw Bar (note: a fourth nominee was added due to a third place tie in this category) Best Steak: Prime, Tavern N’ Town, Michaels Best Taco: Garbo’s Grill, Chico’s Cantina, Bad Boy Burrito Best Food truck: Garbo’s Grill, Pescado (White St.), Blind Pig (Gates Hotel) Best Dessert: Better Than Sex, Blue Heaven, Firefly Key West Best Conch Fritters: Miami Subs, Half Shell Raw Bar, Conch Republic Seafood Co. Best Bloody Mary: Blue Macaw Island Eats, Two Friends Patio, Hot Tin Roof Best Late Night Spot: The Porch, Green Parrot, Virgilio’s Best Margarita: Margaritaville, Agave 308 Tequila Bar, Blue Heaven Best Martini: Tavern N’ Town, Virgilio’s, Martin’s Best Brunch: Hot Tin Roof, Bistro 245, Tavern N’ Town Best Place To Cure A Hangover: Hangover Hospital, Firefly, Don’s Place Best Barbecue: Charlie Mac’s, Geiger Key, Turtle Kraals Best Sushi : Ambrosia, Origami, Thai Island Best Overall Restaurant: Tavern N’ Town, Santiago’s Bodega, Two Friends Patio

Best Resort/Hotel: Ocean Key, Casa Marina, Pier House Best Accounting Firm: Zuelch & Zuelch, Oropeza & Parks, Jeff Allen Best Law Firm: Smith, Hawks, P.L.; Oropeza, Stones & Cardenas; Horan & Higgins Best Furniture Store: Royal Furniture, Southernmost Furniture, Fast Buck Freddie’s Best Best Charter Fishing Co.: FishAndy, Gulfstream, Flying Fish Best Dive Shop: Divers Direct, Southpoint Divers, Key West Dive Shop Best Bait & Tackle Shop: Key West Bait & Tackle, West Marine, Murray Marine Best Watersports: Fury Water Adventures, Barefoot Billy’s, Sunset Watersports Best Marina: Murray Marine, Garrison Bight Marina, Stock Island Marina Best Customer Service: SunsmilesUSA, Southernmost Furniture, First State Bank Best Grocery Store: Fausto’s Food Palace, Publix, Winn Dixie Best Contractor: Conch Construction & Roofing, Bella Construction, J J Fairbank Construction Best Landscape Company: Ecoscapes, Mama’s Garden, Craig Reynolds Best Performing Arts Venue: Key West Theater, Tennessee Williams Theatre, Red Bard Theatre Best Art Gallery or Studio: The Studios of Key West, Wyland, Stone Soup Best Artist: Rick Worth, Chris Ferrer, Maggie Ruley Best Salon: Flow Spa, Kai & Co., Konch Kuts Best Auto Repair: Richard’s Tune Up, Sears, Shifting Gears Best Photographer: Vidal, Nick Doll, Rob O’Neal Best Doctor: Dr. Bruce Boros, Dr. Jack Norris, Dr. Stanley Santiago Best Vet: All Animal Clinic, Lower Keys Animal Clinic, Marathon Vet (Dr. Mader) Best Realtor: Terri Spottswood, Alexa Morgan, Bascom Grooms Best Real Estate Office: Bascom Grooms Real Estate, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services / Knight & Gardner, Truman & Co. Best Bank: First State Bank, Centennial Bank, Keys Federal Credit Union Best Jewelry Store: Jeff’s Gems, Neptune Designs, Emeralds International Best Car Dealer: Kia, Niles, Duncan Best B&B / Guest House: Island House, Southernmost House, The Gardens Hotel Best Chiropractor: Dr. Darold Leto, Ryan Barnett, DC, Dr. Bruce Lieske Best Dentist: Dr. Claude Harris, Dr. Fred Troxel, Dr. Hector Guzman Best Florist: Flowers By Gilda, Durate Floral Design, Kutchey’s Best Insurance: United Atlantic Group, Fullers Insurance, Southernmost Insurance Best Liquor Store: Conch Town Liquor & Lounge, Jolly’s, Don’s Place Best Local Retailer: Southernmost Furniture, Besame Mucho, Local Color Best Fitness: Body Zone, 24 Hour Fitness, Old Town Fitness Best Nail Salon: Amazing Nails, Flow Spa, Lady Nails Best Spa: Flow Spa, Ocean Wellness, Top Spa Best Hair Salon / Stylist / Barber: Michelle at Konch Kuts, Jerry at Kc Styles, Eric at Stock Island Fades Best Summer Camp: Coast, Reef Relief, St. Mary’s Best Tattoo Parlor: Southernmost Tattoo, Paradise Tattoo, Benny’s Tattoos Best Family Owned Business: Two Friends Patio, Fausto’s, SunsmilesUSA Best Business: First State Bank, Royal Furniture, Southernmost Furniture

Our Community Best Place to take the Kids: Key West Nature & Butterfly Conservatory, Key West Aquarium, Fort Zachary Taylor Best Event: Fantasy Fest, Songwriters Festival, Zombie Bike Ride Best Local Festival: Fantasy Fest, Key West Seafood Festival, Songwriters Festival Best Elected Official: Craig Cates, Clayton Lopez, Sam Kaufman Best Tourist Attraction: Hemingway House, Southernmost Point, Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory Best Local Celebrity: Howard Livingston, Bill Hoebee, Tom Luna Best Non-Profit Organization/Foundation: Florida Keys SPCA, MARC House, Wesley House Best Musician: Rusty Lemmon, James Whitehead, Nick Norman Best Band: Howard Livingston and MM 24 Band, Happy Dog, Patrick and the Swayzees Best DJ: DJ Buggy, Nick Mazza, Jimmy Jamz Best Thespian or Performing Artist: Marjorie Paul-Shook, Donna Stabile, Bob Smith

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THEME: FAMOUS INVENTIONS ACROSS 1. The Mamas & the ____ 6. Clingy plant 9. Half of Brangelina 13. Poem at a funeral 14. 2nd largest bird in the world 15. Palm grease 16. Abraham’s original name 17. *Columbia introduced the 33 1/3 ___ record 18. Painting support 19. *Originally known as safety cushion assembly 21. *Penny Farthing, e.g.

23. G in music 24. Damp and musty 25. Teacher org.

28. Locus, pl.

30. Opposite of cantata 35. Tiny leftovers 37. Jimmy Kimmel, e.g.

39. Fat cat in the Orient 40. *You can do this from afar with a telescope 41. Certain saxes 43. Org. headquartered in Brussels 44. Not Doric nor Corinthian 46. Novice 47. Ponzi scheme, e.g.

48. “____ ____! This is the police!”

50. Trunk extension 52. Priestly garb 53. Sound of a bell 55. Deadeye’s forte 57. *Aid for the blind 61. Inquirers 64. Soup dispenser 65. ____ of war 67. Homeric epic 69. Like Tower of Pisa 70. North American country 71. Incessantly 72. Risky business, pl.

73. p in mph 74. Coastal feature

DOWN 1. “The Princess and the ____” fairy tale 2. “Fantastic Four” actress 3. ____wig or ____winkle 4. Petri dish jellies 5. It can be a mark, sign or word 6. Cause of Titanic’s demise 7. Strike caller 8. Cuban dance 9. Donkey cry 10. Reduced Instruction Set Computer 11. Cain’s unfortunate brother 12. Mark for omission 15. Call with a wave 20. Hello in 50th state 22. Deporting agency 24. Make moonshine, e.g.

25. *Jonas Salk’s conquest 26. Group of apes 27. Do penitence 29. *Early gun maker 31. Grannies 32. Manila hemp 33. Bottom line 34. *Manhattan Project invention 36. Largest organ of human body 38. Reality TV’s Spelling 42. Technical term for human bodies 45. Veal serving 49. Neighbor of Ger. 51. *Clothing named after a site of A-bomb testing 54. Reduce pressure 56. Cantaloupe, e.g.

57. Spill the beans 58. Relative speed of change 59. Miners’ passage 60. Misfortunes 61. #4 Down, sing.

62. Cambodian currency 63. Not loony 66. Put into service 68. *Nobel Prize-winning insecticidal, now banned

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SARA MATTHIS

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rust me, kayaking around Key West is much easier than swimming. Swimming around Key West is just plain heroic. This is my second year volunteering as a kayaker for the annual event put on by Bill Welzien and company.

And for the second year in a row, I was teamed with a Costa Rican, due to my (admittedly limited) language skills. Melissa Romero, my swimmer, was a total rock star. She finished 13th in the women’s wave and 19th overall as a female solo swimmer. This is truly an international competitive swim, attracting swimmers from around the country and globe. And she rocked it.

When some friends suggested I was crazy to kayak around Key West, I assured them it was MUCH crazier to swim around it. It took my (good) swimmer five and a half hours. That’s a lot of strokes and it’s definitely pro class. But what makes swimming so challenging, I think, is not the physical exertion but how swimmers are completely alone with their thoughts — no music, no banter.

“How do you feel?” I would ask Melissa when we stopped for our less-than-a-minute water breaks. “Me siento fuerte. Me siento feliz,” she told me, saying she felt strong and happy. And that’s the other thing about endurance racers: they have to be right in their hearts. Bitterness or vengeance is impossible to sustain; endurance races require a positive mindset. I tried to put myself in her goggles, and imagine what she would want to hear and what compliments I knew how to express in Spanish.

“Andas super bien” (You are going very well). “Estoy muy orgullosa” (I am very proud). When we rounded the corner of Dredger’s Key in the backcountry, headed for Cow Key Channel bridge, I told Melissa it would be the hardest part but to be strong.

When we made that milestone I congratulated Melissa and told her how many swimmers she left in her bubbles.

As a kayaker, I took my job seriously. From the moment Melissa entered the water, I never took my eyes or ears off her. It was my job to see her around the course — safe

DIFFERENT STROKES, ONE GOAL Volunteering as a kayaker during the annual Swim around Key West from boats and mooring balls. It was my job to stop her every half hour to hydrate and eat, and trust her when she wanted to keep going. It was my job to be her literal guide — she didn’t do much “sighting” (looking ahead) — but simply swam at my side and I like to think she didn’t have to take many extra strokes. And it was certainly my job not to complain about the knots in my forearms from gripping the paddle.

Melissa had it tougher.

In the real world, Melissa is a professor of mathematics at a Costa Rican university. In her head, though, she’s planning her next endurance swims, including a 35-kilometer distance race in Mexico, and dreaming of a long river race in South America that will take her through three countries. In

Melissa’s Garmin app.

Melissa Romero, center, celebrates with friends after her epic swim. (Her eyes are swollen from the endeavor, and her tongue looked like the bottom of a dried riverbed.)

My swimmer kept telling me she was bringing “bags of water” to hydrate. I assumed she meant a bottle of water inside a bag. No. She tied off the tops of simple sandwich bags after filling them with about a cup and a half of water. She would bite off the tip and squirt it into her mouth. This is, I’ve learned, how the rest of the world deals with “portable” water. Genius.

the real world, I am a writer. In my head, I am the guru of Costa Rican swimmers capable of helping them achieve greater heights. Or, at least, a faithful fan.

A couple of final pro notes for anyone thinking of volunteering: Wear sunscreen on the backs of your hands and tops of your feet.

Don’t plan on doing anything besides paddling for as long as it takes and managing your swimmer’s social media. Prepare to be friends with your swimmer for life; you just went through a momentous occasion together. Finally, the next day in the garden, don’t attempt to pull out a stubborn weed. It will make your left forearm scream with anguish.

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ummer evenings are perfect for adventures and the National Key Deer Refuge offers several free family friendly guided nature tours through the backwoods of Big Pine Key. Last week, the tour included a leisurely five-mile biking adventure through the back roads and fire roads of the nature preserve.

Upcoming events include a 1.5mile walking tour from Blue Hole to Big Hole on Wednesday, July 5 and a No Name Key foot trail on Wednesday, July 12, meeting beforehand at 6:30 p.m. at the visitor center in the Big Pine Key Winn Dixie shopping plaza.

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KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly 1. Key Deer refuge manager Kristie Killiam is thrilled to show off last week’s cover of the Marathon Weekly to the bikers.

2. Nate Bergh takes the back trails like a champ.

3. A group of riders gets ready to traverse Lytton’s Way trail.

4. Participants pedal along looking for wildlife, and find a friendly dog instead. Later there were snakes, turtles, lizards and deer to see.

5. Kristie Killiam caught this shot of a Key deer munching on some red mangrove at sunset.

6. Colleen comes prepared with her camera for the ride. She is also a part of the photography club the refuge hosts monthly.

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This is a non-degreed position. The purpose of the primary prevention program is to deliver prevention education and awareness to the targeted youth population by delivering a series of educational classes in the class room as well as at community events while creating a coordinated community to respond to intimate partner violence in an effort to reduce, better respond to and eliminate it. Additional responsibilities include Direct Service provision to domestic violence survivors in Outreach locations. The work schedule is primarily M-F 8-5 with some weekends and evenings, but 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. The candidate will have knowledge of the root causes of violence against women and oppressed groups and possess excellent organizational skills. Those who identify as survivors of violence or abuse are encouraged to apply.

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The Domestic Abuse shelter has an opening for FT and PT Advocates. Advocates provide coverage of a 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 fields. Those who identify as survivors of violence or abuse are encouraged to apply.

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Call us and SAVE, SAVE, SAVE 2015 Ford Focus 5dr $11,990 2008 BMW X3 Low miles $13,990 2015 Chev Cruze $14,990 2016 Nissan Altima $16,990 2014 Mustang Convertible Low miles $16,990 2016 Dodge Charger $19,990 2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab $21,990 2016 Ram Quad Cab Pickup $22,990 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

BOATS FOR SALE 2002 Cobia 214 REDUCED150 Yamaha, Low Hours, Bottom Paint, GPS, Radio, Large Swim Ladder, NOW $7000.00 Marathon, (937) 2146200

EMPLOYMENT Project Manager needed for the Upper Keys. Top Pay and Benefits Available to Those Applicants with ExperienceAll Interviews Confidential. Contact (305) 852-3002 or send Resume: admin@ CBTConstruct.com Housekeepers and Bathhouse Attendants FT & PT Positions available. FT includes benefits. Apply at Big Pine Key Fishing Lodge. (305) 872-2351 Full Time Seafood Packer s/G rader s.

Competitive Wages.

Apply in person at Keys Fisheries Fish House, 3390 Gulfview Ave, Marathon. EOE DFWP L A N D S C A P E SUPERVISOR. Must speak fluent English.

Apply in person-DOT PALM, 5200 Overseas Hwy, Marathon Fl. The Basilica School of St. Mary Star of the Sea in Key West, FL is looking to hire qualified and experienced educators for the 20172018 academic year.

Instructional positions available in prekindergar ten, elementary and middle school. Send resume with cover letter to jensen@ basilicaschool.com BREEZY PALMS RESORT Now hiring a F/T Maintenance Person.

Must work weekends.

Apply in person at MM 80 O/S in Islamorada.

(305) 664-2361 Do You Enjoy Working Outdoors? Are You Self-Motivated?

Must have vehicle.

Pays Well, will Train.

Call 305-304-7995 WANTED: Part Time Assistant Property Manager, $12.00 -$14.00/hour to start, depending on experience.

Must have good customer service, communication, and computer skills. Must

EMPLOYMENT

HOBBIES/COLLEC

LEGAL NOTICES

live in Marathon and have transportation.

Hours Friday through Monday.

Bi-lingual candidate preferred.

Please email resume to vacation@ i s l a n d b re eze re a l t y. com

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

ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

LEIGH ANN’S COFFEE HOUSE, looking for FT & PT Kitchen Help, AM Baker, Breakfast Line & Prep Cook, No Phone Calls, Apply in person bring Resume and References. 301 Sadowski Causeway, Key Colony Beach.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 17-CP-41-M Middle Keys

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 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 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 Office space recently updated for rent $650/ Month plus utilities.

Near Key Colony Beach approximately 300 SqFt. 305-7434633.

American Caribbean FOR RENT 305-743-7636

RESIDENTIAL

Marathon 2BR 1BA Duplex Gulf Side, W/D, Parking for two cars, 1015 109 St Gulf, (305) 6086153 Naples Holiday Inn Manor 55+Park Naples, Fl 2BR, 2BA, W/D Furnished $1,200 Mon. Annual lease (859) 230-2062

HOBBIES / COLLECTIBLES

LEGAL NOTICES

IN RE: ESTATE OF HARRY S. DAVIS, JR., Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Harry S. Davis, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was May 9, 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,

The date of first publication of this notice is: June 23, 2017.

Personal Representative: Sherry A. S. Davis 2697 Sombrero Blvd.

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 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: June 23 & June 30, 2017 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 2017-CP-0045-M Division: Probate Florida Bar #980810 In Re: The Estate of NELSON L. MELLETTE Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of NELSON L. MELLETTE, deceased, whose date of death was March 3, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. 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

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

publication of this notice is: June 30, 2017.

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.

Christopher B. Waldera, P.A. Christopher B. Waldera Florida Bar No: 980810 Attorney for Personal Representative 5800 Overseas Highway, Suite 7 Marathon, Florida 33050 Telephone: (305) 289-2223 Facsimile: (305) 2892249

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

Persons Giving Notice: JOANN N. MELLETTE 2421 Grouper Drive Marathon, FL 33050 Attorney for Persons Giving Notice:

Publish: June 30 and July 7, 2017 The Weekly Newspapers

The date of first

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Assistant Branch Manager Human Resources Representative VP Regulatory Compliance/BSA Officer Tellers Offering 401K, 401A, Profit Sharing Health/Dental Plans Educational Reimbursements Short/Long Term Disability Life Insurance, Paid Time Off And Holidays for Full Time Employees Apply on Line Visit www.keysbank.com/careers Or Scan to Apply

Member FDIC/Equal Housing Lender EOE-M/F/V/D

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

We Buy Gold Locally!

Bluegreen Vacations The Hammocks at Marathon SE BUSCA PERSONA PARA LIMPIEZA DE HABITACIONES

A/C MECHANICS Monroe County School District Maintenance Dept is lolling for qualified A/C Mechanics to join our team. 3 yrs Verifiable electrical experience or Journeyman's License preferred. Hous of Operation are7AM-4PM. Excellent benefits.

At Upper Keys location.

Call Jeff Barrow (305) 853-1930

Housekeeper

Uso de equipos de limpieza

$250.00 Bono a los 60 Dias UNA GRAN COMPAÑIA CON GRANDES BENEFICIOS Plan De Seguro Médico, Dental y de Visión, 4 semanas de Vacaciones, Cuenta de Retiro 401k, Potencial de Crecimiento y muchos beneficios más!!!

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn Townsquare Mall Marathon

The Hyatt Place

at the Faro Blanco Resort in Marathon Is Hiring

jobs.bluegreenvacations.com

Sales Coordinator • Line Cooks Bartenders • Room Attendants

LLÁMANOS HOY:

Excellent benefit package

APLICA HOY MISMO:

Apply on line at

305-289-6700

Spottswood.com/careers

Keys Auto Center is now part of the Warren Henry Auto Group “Automotive News’ Best Dealership to Work For” for four years in a row!

We are now hiring for the following positions:

www.ci.marathon.fl.us

Scan to View Job Openings

EOE

Sales Consultant • Service Consultant • Finance & Insurance Parts Consultant • Receptionist/Cashier • Billing/Accounting Clerk Automotive Technician • Office Manager Apply online at: careers.warrenhenryauto.com We offer health, dental, vision, life, disability & 401K contribution!

Put your career in gear!

EOE/ADA 1618 N. Roosevelt Blvd • Key West, FL 33040 • 305-294-5126

OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT 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

Office spaces Spaces Available 5000 up to 10,000 square feet in Cudjoe Key. Parking spaces also available. Located on US 1, Cudjoe Key. 305-304-0776

Local Insurance Agency hiring receptionist/processor with excellent customer service skills.

Management of phone/emails; electronic document processing.

Excellent verbal/written communication skills; well versed on computers; detail oriented and able to multi task under pressure of meeting deadlines. Strong organizational skills and/or prior office experience required.

Microsoft Outlook, Internet Explorer and Web Navigation skills required. Send resume to personnel@kwdiamond.com.

EOE m/f/d/v

City of Marathon Immediate Job Openings Multi Cert Inspector-1 & 2 Family, Medical Transport Crew.

Multi-Media Receptionist

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

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

Dolphin Research Center has a full-time opening for Visual Communications Staff Members (Permanent & Temporary opportunities available). Familiarity with Graphic Arts skills digital photography/videography, knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software, Mac & Windows are required. Benefits include medical, life & disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, sick & holidays & so much more. Job description available at www.dolphins.org.

E-mail cover letter, DRC application & your resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE

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let’s do business - (305) 453-6928 Cooper’s Paint & Body

Our Marine Store has what you need to keep your boat running in the Florida Keys.

& Auto Mechanics

Since 1952

305-294-5581 6391 3rd Street Key West, FL 33040

A FULL SERVICE MARINA

MERCURY EVINRUDE SUZUKI

mlcooper@cooperspaintbody.com

Sales – Parts – Service

MM 29.7 Big Pine Key

Our Business is Environmentally Friendly!

Dentistry For Your Entire Family

www.sea-center.com

305-872-2243

NEW & REPAIR

Sandy L. Pape, DDS, PA

$100 OFF for New Patients with No Insurance during July •Please Call 305-684-8537 for this offer •

305-664-0099

We do Implants & Braces! We do it All Under One Roof!

www.TikiHuts.com

802 Truman Ave. • keywestfldental.com islesmilekeywest@gmail.com

STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

Operating Since 2004

KEY WEST,

inc.

PROP DOC

New & Used / Sales & Service Propellers, Shafts, Struts, Rudders

Only Laser Scanner in the Keys No Need to Send Your Prop to the Mainland & Waste Valuable Fishing Time Outboard Shafts 305-292-0012 Inboard and Outboard Straightened on Boat 6003 Peninsular Ave. Stock Island-FL Free Propeller Analysis

propdrkw@gmail.com

MARCH HARE MARINE SERVICES CERTIFIED MARINE SURVEYS MASTER MARINE SURVEYOR SERVING ALL THE KEYS

office: cell: e-mail:

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

Sewer Connections 305

872-1876

• New Construction • Remodeling • Irrigation

305

NOW HIRING!

296-BLUE

• Heavy Equipment • Solar Lic## RF11067168

PC 606

Appliance and Air Conditioning

Sales - Service - Installation

James E. Wilson, MRICS President

State-certified general real estate appraiser RZ 2164

1700 N. Roosevelt Blvd #2, Key West 305-294-0090 • www.kolhages.com

3144 Northside Drive, Ste 201 Key West, FL 33040

Office: (305) 296-4563 Fax: (305) 922-2119 E-mail: jim@fla-keysappraisals.com

FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS CALL ALAIN MAJEAU-7DAYS A WEEK Give me a call today even if you’re in the “Just thinking about it stage.”

No Obligation Free Market Analysis of your property

(305) 304-2567

Amajeau305@gmail.com

Certified International Property Specialist

Berkshire Hathaway Knight & Gardner Realty #1 Real Estate Office in Key West

COMMUNITY NEWS

KEY WEST WEEKLY / JUNE 30, 2017

Thank you for nominating us once again for

Best Cup of Coffee & Best Cuban Sandwich!

Be sure to vote online @ keysweekly.com.

CANINES & KAYAKS Dogs hit the water with owners

K

ey West is home to more than a few “boat dogs,” and on June 25 they gathered for a “puppy paddle” at Kayak Kings of Key West. “Every time I get kayaks set up for a rental, my dog Gatito hops in because he wants to go out kayaking. He loves it. That made me realize that this would be a fun event for dog owners in the area,” said Kayak Kings general manager, Zappa Lucia. Dogs and their owners took a two-hour tour starting at Cow Key Marina, through Cow Key Channel to Riviera canal and into the mangrove maze, then regrouped for burgers, brats and bones back at the dock. The event was a “big hit,” with 20 paddlers showing up, and will be repeated, said Amber Nolan, part-time tour leader for Kayak Kings.

—Weekly staff report

Go! Where The Locals

Mon to Fri 6am to 5pm Sat & Sun 6am to 4pm

2302 Roosevelt Blvd 305.296.2878 Delivery Available Kimskubankeywest.com

Top: Some 20 paddlers and their dogs take part in the first ‘Puppy Paddle’. CONTRIBUTED Middle: Kerry MacGuire and Ted on the ‘Puppy Paddle.’

Bottom: Zappa Lucia, manager of Kayak Kings, and Mojo in the kayak behind him.

VOTED BEST MARTINI 2016

NOMINATED BEST ETHNIC FOOD 2016

We appreciate your continued support and nominations for 2017.

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FUEL UP & E AT F R E E Buy 50 Gallons of 90-Rec Gasoline or Diesel Fuel and Receive a

$25 Voucher to any of our Marina Village Restaurants

Valid until August 31, 2017

STOCKISLANDMARINA.COM 305.294.2288

•

24° 33’ 53.09” N 81° 44’ 09.66” W

Cannot Be Combined With Any Other Offers. Limit 1 Voucher Per Person Per Day.

COMMUNITY NEWS

SUMMER SPECIAL 5pm to 6pm • SUMMER SPECIAL 5pm to 7pm •

All Entrees

$20

ALL NIGHT LONG! 2-4-1 wines by the glass 5-7 pm

OPEN TUES - SUN 5PM TO 10PM

1029 Southard street • 305-294-0230 • Closed on Monday’s For Reservations go to Cafesole.com *Some exclusions may apply. Expires at our discretion. 0630-17

SUMMER SPECIAL 5pm to 7pm • SUMMER SPECIAL 5pm to 7pm •

Bacon Happy Hour Daily 4-6pm

2 for 1 Mimosas Sat & Sun 10am - 3pm

Brunch Sat & Sun

from 10am to 3pm

Dinner Daily

from 6pm to 11pm 305.414.8626 • 416 Appelrouth Lane ½ Block off of Duval between Southard/Fleming

SUMMER SPECIAL 5pm to 7pm • SUMMER SPECIAL 5pm to 7pm •

SUMMER SPECIAL 5pm to 7pm • SUMMER SPECIAL 5pm to 7pm •

KEY WEST WEEKLY / JUNE 30, 2017

Serving Ipswich Whole Bellied Clams & Maine Lobster Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives.

(305) 294-0102 11:30 AM – 10 PM 629 Duval St, Key West, FL

Some of Key West’s best dining secrets occur during the Summer when our local restaurants offer up an array of tasty deals on everything from entrees, small plates, cocktails and apps. So take advantage while you can and eat, drink and play like a local. Come hungry and leave happy.

Delivery 11am to 10pm

Frozen Irish Coffee 420 Appelrouth Lane Key West • 305.916.5816 MaryEllensBar.com

2016 Key West People’s Choice Award Winner

Best Seafood | Best Fish Sandwich | Best Business / Best Family Owned Business

6810 Front Street, Stock Island

305-293-4041 www.hogfishbar.com

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From our 30 Year Restaurant Family to Yours…

We are the Key West Local’s Dining Choice

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REACH HIGHER WITH A BACHELOR’S DEGREE FROM FKCC

Do you want to earn more money and enjoy greater job security—without leaving the Keys?

Earn a Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management (BAS-SM) at Florida Keys Community College. FKCC’s BAS-SM is a versatile business degree that prepares graduates to lead and succeed in a wide range of career opportunities.

APPLY by August 3 to begin this fall! Classes start August 18.

Scholarships and payment plans are available.

FLORIDA KEYS COMMUNITY COLLEGE • FKCC.EDU/BACHELOR • 305.809.3207