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With the thermometer dipping to temperatures lower than typically endured by the average Conch, post-shower hypothermia, frozen iguanas falling from trees, and pants all too quickly become a reality for locals. But even if the weather is a bit nippy for some, local fishermen know that the cold weather is perfect for catching certain species, like sailfish. So the Weekly asked locals…

“Drink more beer to stay warm, or find the fish to stay moving, which probably helps too,” said Scott Miller, owner of Miller Marine.

What changes do you make for fishing in cold weather?

Burton Young, of Barracuda Tackle, said, “Typically in cold weather we change the bait we use and the speed at which we fish it.”

Don Crouch said, “Use all the winter clothes you brought from up north and make sure you have plenty of chum.”

Mark Merterns said, “Throw on a Scales Pro Performance long sleeve shirt. It’ll keep you drier and it helps the environment because it’s made with 100 percent recycled water bottles.”

“Dress your bait warmly,” said Kenny Kernehan of Unique Marine.

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Lobster harvest takes a hit Numbers starting to normalize after down season GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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he 2017-18 lobster season might produce half the expected harvest because of Hurricane Irma, and stone crab numbers are likely to suffer as well.

“Harvest levels are returning to normal,” says Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen’s Association Executive Director Billy Kelly, but he estimates that commercial lobster fishermen lost “six to eight weeks of their best production” to the storm. In total, the 20172018 season could yield 2.5 million pounds or less of lobster, an estimate Kelly says is half the expected amount.

For stone crab numbers, Kelly reports poor production as well.

The numbers, compiled by Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, relate to the peak months of season — August, September and October.

The data showed that in August 2017, 816,229 pounds of lobster were harvested. September, the heart of season, saw 421,124 pounds hauled in.

October’s landing figures are 391,025.

For comparison, the August 2016 total was 1,076,426 pounds, September was 1,233,025 and October, 755,241.

While the October numbers are incomplete, FWCC officials believe that figures for August and September are near completion. January’s data update

could alter October landings figures slightly, but FWCC officials say a large majority of the landings have been counted.

With very few landings and very few trips reported in November and December, landings data did not yet reflect either month in the December update.

Key Largo Fisheries Owner Tom Hill said Hurricane Irma hurt Keys fishermen in a lot of ways. Some had damage to their boats, or lost them altogether, and between boarding up homes and moving families, some had to leave traps in the water. Some commercial fishermen plan on continuing to fish leading up to March, but some

“Like any fisherman, I anticipate next year is going to be better than this year, and tomorrow is going to be better than today.

You just have to keep an optimistic outlook to the future.”

— Tom HIll

have started to downsize and look to next year, he said.

“I’ve seen many lobster fishermen bring in their gear – maybe they’re not seeing production – so they’ll fish with less traps. Some may go down to around 500, 400, 300, maybe even less than 200 traps, and fish fewer days,” said Hill.

However, even with the local commercial fishing industry turned upside down for a few months, lobster prices haven’t wavered, and that bodes well for next year’s harvest.

Hill says lobster prices are dictated by global factors including the abundance and pricing of other species of lobster from countries like Australia, the Bahamas and South Africa. There are still more than two months in the season. It closes March 31.

The recent cooler weather may also have something to do with the scarcity of lobster in nearshore waters. According to John Hunt, Fish and Wildlife Research Institute’s program coordinator, the research of Florida State University professor William Herrnkind found that when winter cold fronts approached the waters of the Bahamas, the local lobster population would move to deeper water. Scientists have since theorized that the behavior is a response to change in barometric pressure and dropping water temperatures.

Two things happen to lobster when water temperature and barometric pressure changes, said Hunt. First, the change triggers lobster large enough to migrate to move from shallow nearshore to offshore waters. The offshore waters tend to be a little warmer and don’t go through as many temperature fluctuations. Second, when temperatures drop, lobsters become sluggish.

The storm, the cooler than usual weather and the affected fishermen add up to one reality: this lobster season has been one to forget. Still, Hill remains optimistic for the future and recalls times in the past that his father, Jack Hill, hauled in large amounts of lobster in the final two weeks of season.

“Like any fisherman, I anticipate next year is going to be better than this year, and tomorrow is going to be better than today,” said Hill. “You just have to keep an optimistic outlook to the future.”

Only time will tell.

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FULL SPEED AHEAD Workshop discusses testing, budget KRISTEN LIVENGOOD kristen@keysweekly.com

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he Monroe County School Board met on Tuesday at Coral Shores High School to discuss the testing calendar for students and take the first glimpse into next year’s budget.

Testing calendar for students: Monroe County School District and Executive Director of Assessment and Accountability David Murphy asked for an extension to the testing calendars from the state due to lost instructional time due to Hurricane Irma. Most tests were extended by a week across Florida, but Monroe County was offered opportunities to push writing, reading,

and science additional weeks. The issue is that if testing is done late, then the school’s “state grade” will come back late and the testing will coincide with high school AP testing.

“When we talked about this initially with principals there was hesitancy because of the late reports, but after the principals talked to their leadership teams, all agreed that they would like to test as late as possible,” said Murphy. “The principals will have the flexibility to do what they think is best for the students.”

Board member Ron Martin agreed.

“We are honoring what the building leaders wanted; they are the guys and girls in the trenches,” he said.

Superintendent Mark Porter

added that responses to modify the testing schedule usually go unrecognized. “Perhaps there is some empathy for our students and teachers this year,” he said.

Board member Andy Griffiths said the board should send a thank you letter to the state for the leniency.

Three different prognostications were presented to the board by Executive Director of Finance and Performance James Drake. In all, the district needs to add somewhere between $1.8 million to $2.9 million to the budget. “The state keeps reducing its support for the district,” said Drake.

“We need something a little better than the past couple years,” said Porter. “The value goes up a little every year since 2012, but the value will be

back where it was in 2006 for the 20182019 budget. Just because the value goes up doesn’t mean that the district would end up with more money because the state can roll back the local required effort or LRE.” Since the request was prepared Aug. 3 before Hurricane Irma, Drake said the data doesn’t mean a whole lot right now. The new assessment will be made Jan. 23. “We don’t have a good idea of the effect of Irma on school taxable values,” he said. “But, after Wilma, our taxable values skyrocketed.”

The property appraiser will give a certified estimate on July 1; last year’s was $27.5 billion and the new estimate is expected to be $29.4 billion. “Wow, it took 12 years, but we are back where we were before,” said Griffiths, referencing the fall of property values after the recession.

Parent Sue Woltanski addresses the board during public comments. LYNSEY SAUNDERS/Monroe County School District

(Side note: The anticipated estimate rises even in the wake of a hurricane because in the case of lost mobile homes, the assessment is more on the value of the land; and in the case of other damaged homes, improvements will be made, making them also worth more.)

Staff at Florida Department of Education expect that Miami-Dade, Broward and Hillsborough are significantly under their enrollment estimates, meaning a lot of the state dollars will go to the under-enrolled counties.

Orange and Osceola counties’ enrollments are up. Eventually the averages will self-correct.

“In our county, most of the value is in land,” said Drake, adding that about 60 percent of the homes are not homesteaded in Monroe County.

Therefore, the brunt of the money comes from investment homes, second homes, and commercial property.

“This is where being a 90-percent

county helps us, that’s why we generate more funding than similarly sized districts,” said Drake.

Monroe County is almost always the highest funded on a per-student basis in Florida, mainly because of the cost of living. “Some counties are not very rich,” said John Dick. “We are a 90-percent county, which means we are a rich county from our tax base and a lot of our local money goes into our schools.”

The district’s school board budget meetings will begin March 5.

“Students are the product. That’s the main goal to make sure we can give teachers what they need to produce the best product.”

— John Dick, school board member

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS: • Coral Shores: Trish Biondoletti was recognized for her creation and management of the Coral Shores food pantry. Also, Kathleen O’Connor, National Honor Society sponsor, Beth Rosenow, the activities director, Nancy Truesdale, Key Club sponsor, and Carmen Kelley, Interact sponsor, along with student officers Kendra Powers, Rebecca Galvin, Halley Lane, Paige Joyce and Nicole Dotschay were recognized for their contribution to Toys for Tots and hurricane relief.

• Plantation Key School: Student Council members Sullivan McDonough, Diana Diaz, Jaffett Gallardo, Kristina Alvarez, and Mariana Yanez were recognized for their successful holiday food drive. Gage Cooper, Madelyn Langley, Makena WooletStockton were also recognized for successfully completing the PSATs above the 96th percentile.

• Key Largo School: Science teacher Pam Caputo was recognized for her coordination and assistance with Hurricane Irma relief efforts in the Upper Keys and students Jameson Alvarez, Adrian Pais and Oceana Gross for completing the PSATs above the 96th percentile.

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Monroe County’s Public Information Officer Cammy Clark makes points about Hurricane Irma. GABRIEL SANCHEZ/ Keys Weekly

AFTER THE FACT: MEETINGS COVER IRMA Officials cite lessons learned, ask for feedback GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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mergency management officials and Monroe County administrators held six public meetings from Jan. 8-15 to gather feedback from Keys residents regarding Hurricane Irma. The openforum meetings were also a way for emergency staff and administrators to talk about some of the things done right and wrong, before, during and after the storm. County officials also announced the formation of all-volunteer groups for each area to debate areas of improvement in detail.

The meetings, which followed a similar format, were led by Monroe County Senior Director of Strategic Planning Kimberley Matthews and Monroe County Emergency Management Director Martin Senterfitt.

Islamorada’s meeting was centered on pre-storm planning and preparation, medical facilities, utility concerns, FEMA’s role in emergency management, reentry, supply and location of fueling stations, volunteer coordination and communication.

“I am very pleased that the county staff is soliciting input on Irma — what we did well and what we can do better,” said Islamorada Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Judy Hull.

“Getting the citizens and businesses involved in the solution is a great idea and I look forward to participating in the process.”

In Marathon, the main talking points included public communications, re-entry into the Keys, Boot Key, and shelters. In addressing shelters, Sheriff Rick Ramsay explained the challenges of housing citizens and emergency personnel into a space, the high school, not designed to serve as a permanent shelter, but rather a refuge of last resort. Ramsay followed up by stressing the importance of mandatory evacuation.

At the Marathon meeting, Senterfitt also discussed the idea of having pre-storm contractual agreements with private individuals, businesses and entities that could assist in immediate post-storm recovery.

The Lower Keys meeting drew a full room. Among those attending was Big Pine resident Tommy Ryan. Ryan, a retired New York City firefighter experienced in emergency management, called the meetings “productive” but had some suggestions.

“I personally feel they need to have more specific meetings for each item they talked about,” he said. “The one idea I totally disagree with is the concept the county has to leave the worst hit area to clean last. If they had done it in the beginning ,I think it would have been a different story.”

Housing, marine debris removal, and reentry were also discussed at the meeting.

“Our team attended each of these public meetings to ensure any concerns that came up regarding federal assistance would be quickly communicated to the congressman and appropriate agencies,” said Joanna Rodriguez, communications director for U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo. “The biggest takeaways were a general frustration with communication, reentry after the mandatory evacuation, and debris removal.” She said a new Emergency Operations Center seems to be one of the most actionable solutions proposed, as well as re-examining federal debris removal laws and pre-determining debris sites.

Keys residents interested in joining the volunteer groups should email matthews-kimberley@monroecountyfl.gov.

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IRM (Fair Insurance Rates In Monroe) is always trying to help. Navigating wind and flood insurance with changing policies and government requirements is difficult for any Keys homeowner. Funded in part by grants from the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys, the City of Marathon, and member donations, FIRM has been holding a series of free workshops tackling flood issues. This week the second series of workshops took place in Key West, Key Largo and Marathon, teaching the community the ins and outs of flood zones and the possibility of elevating homes.

Guest speaker Roderick Scott, of L&R Resources, presented an education program — “Hazard MitigationElevation 101.”

“There is a lot of work down here in the next five years,” said Scott. “Everyone has got to have an elevation certificate, there is too much at stake nowadays.” Scott’s company helped raise more than 36,000 homes in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. “Water wins all the time, so you have to have a plan.” Scott seemed hopeful about getting more supplemental federal grant funding to help residents elevate their homes, but urged everyone to write their congressman about it all the same.

Mel Montagne, president of FIRM, is encouraged by the response and hopes residents take advantage of the workshops. But for

Montagne, the biggest issue is the looming expiration of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that Keys homeowners with a mortgage MUST have. It was to expire on Sept. 30, but federal lawmakers put a stopgap extension in place then. “The government has been kicking the can on this one and hopefully we will hear this week,” said Montagne. If the program is reauthorized, it’s most likely to have a five-year term The NFIP is huge. Nationwide, there are 5 million policies, and 3 million of those are in Florida.

Monroe County has 30,000 flood insurance policies on the books. If the program expires, not only will it affect homeowners with existing mortgages required to have this flood coverage, but also the real estate industry and those seeking to buy and sell today. The lapse could delay or cancel “approximately 40,000 home sale closings per month nationwide,” according to The National Association of Realtors.

Congress must now reauthorize the NFIP by no later than Jan. 19, 2018. Results were not available at presstime.

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THEME: THE GRAMMY AWARDS ACROSS 1. Tucks away 6. Coca-Cola’s first calorie-free drink 9. Draw ____ 13. Turkish bigwig 14. Harry Potter’s Hedwig 15. Anatomical sac 16. Bet everything 17. Ancient Chinese dynasty 18. *Grammy winners Billy or Frank 19. *2018 Grammy Awards host 21. *2018 Grammys location 23. Boy 24. State of irritation 25. Auto unit 28. Toy building block 30. Between knees and ankles 35. Paella pot 37. *Artist with six 2018 Grammy Award nominations 39. *Judd who won 5 Grammys as part of duo and one alone 40. Long, long time 41. “Encore!”

43. Computer operating system 44. Fat cat in the Orient 46. Comrade in arms 47. “By ____ of” or “by means of” 48. Judges the worth of 50. Bakery unit 52. “To His ___ Mistress” 53. Skilled in deception 55. Tall tale 57. *Childish Gambino’s nominated record 61. Gemstone 64. Playing on the radio 65. Executive’s degree 67. Egyptian falcon-headed deity 69. Located 70. Word of possibility 71. Court order, e.g.

72. Month before Nisan 73. Wood-shaping tool 74. Stinky

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This is Ji’s second trip to the Florida Keys to play piano. The virtuoso will play in Marathon and Islamorada next week.

HE’S BACH

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i — pronounced Jee, like gee whiz kid — is a 27-year-old pianist hailed by the Chicago Tribune as “a gifted young pianist who is going places.”

He has been praised from a young age for his musical presence and technical command. He has appeared as a soloist with dozens of U.S. Orchestras and the BBC Symphony. He’s performed at the Kennedy Center, Saint Martin’s Abbey church, La Jolla Music Society, San Diego’s Mainly Mozart Festival and many more.

In early 2016, Ji was the star of a national Android commercial titled Monotone, in which he performs Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” on two pianos, one that features the usual 88 pitches and one tuned so that each key plays middle C. (Watch it on YouTube!)

Ji-Yong Kim began playing the piano at the age of 5. At 10, he was the youngest pianist to win the New York Philharmonic’s Young Artist Competition, resulting in a performance at Avery Fisher Hall.

In 2017, he signed to Warner Classics as an exclusive recording artist.

For his label debut, he has recorded Bach’s “Goldberg Variations,” to be released this week. His previous albums are “Bach Exhibition” on the Credia label (2012), and “Lisztomania” for Credia/Universal Music.

Ji will perform twice on behalf of the Florida Keys Concert Association: Monday, Jan. 22 at Marathon’s San Pablo Catholic Church and Tuesday, Jan. 23 at Islamorada Community Church. Doors open at 7 p.m., concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and are available at the door, at Marathon’s Centennial Bank and online at www. floridakeysconcerts.com.

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ESTILO CUBANO Chairman’s Gala has flare of Old Havana

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ny Cubano worth their cafécito would tell you the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce’s Chairman Gala didn’t miss on its promise to deliver authentic Old Havana cuisine, culture, and music to the Upper Keys. Music

by La Charanga Tipica Tropical and Carlos Olivia and Los Sobrinos Del Juez got the guests going with high-energy performances. A fine art exhibit by local Cuban artist, and Coral Shores High School teacher, Carmen Kelley, was on display for guests to browse and muse over a cigar. A portion of the event’s proceeds benefited the chamber’s Hurricane Irma Keys Business relief fund.

—Weekly Staff report

GABRIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly 1. La Charanga Tipica Tropical’s percussionist drums along.

2. Carmen Kelley stands with her vintage Edsel. Manufactured in the 1950s, the vehicle has retained its Cuban-issued license plate all these years.

3. Audra Wallace, left, and Bobby Wallace listen to the band at the Playa Largo Resort.

4. Ryan Lemay, left, Francine Lemay, Florida Keys Board of Realtor President Lori Leal, Roland Leal, and President–elect Rhonda Brewer catch a second wind after a cup of Cuban coffee.

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Thursday, Jan. 18 • Morada Way Artwalk from 6 to 9 p.m. at Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, MM 81.

• Bonefish Tarpon Trust dinner and awards ceremony at 6 p.m. at The Islander Resort, Islamorada.

• Secret Garden Grand Opening at 6 p.m. at Islamorada Gardens, MM 81.

Saturday, Jan. 20 • Reef Relief cleanup from 9 to 11 a.m. at Sugarloaf Key’s Jumping Bridge.

• Ceramic workshop from 10 a.m. to noon at Our Place in Paradise, Plantation Key. • Pops in the Park Back to the Future concert at 4 p.m. at Founders Park, Islamorada.

• Climate Change in Coastal Environments presentation at 6 p.m. at the Murray Nelson Government Center, MM 102.

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Sunday, Jan. 21 • Key Destination Wedding Show from 1 to 4 p.m. at Dolphin Point Villas, Key Largo.

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Jan. 22 and 23 • 29th annual Capt. Al Flutie’s Sailfish Tournament. Award banquet at Ocean View Pub & Inn on Jan. 23 at 6 p.m.

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Monday, Jan. 22 • Florida Keys Archaeology presentation at 6:30 p.m. at Island Community Church, Islamorada. Admission is free.

Tuesday, Jan. 23 • Classical music concert at 7:30 p.m. at Island Community Church, MM 83.

Wednesday, Jan. 24 • Finding Bimini presentation at 5 p.m. at the Florida Keys History and Discovery Center, MM 82.

Thursday, Jan. 25 • Intro to Linocut art workshop Part 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Portside Art Gallery, Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, MM 81. $170 per student, all materials included.

Friday, Jan. 26 • Studio Sesh Arts Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting from 6 to 9 p.m. at Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, MM 81.

Saturday, Jan. 27 • 29 Points of Interest Trolley Tour starts at 10 a.m. at Islamorada Moose Lodge. Tours are one hour. $15 per adult, kids 6 and under ride free.

• Bougainvillea Ball at 6 p.m. at Founders Park, Islamorada.

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he third annual Island Boat Show wrapped a busy weekend at Island Christian School’s campus with its final round of fishing seminars on Jan. 15. The school’s largest fundraiser of the year, the boat show was forced from its original venue, Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, after extensive damage to the resort by Hurricane Irma. Even with those challenges, the school and event organizers didn’t waver and decided to hold the benefit. Like every year, the event welcomed boat dealers and merchants from the Keys and abroad to help prospective buyers and put on a fun family experience.

—Weekly Staff report GABRIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly 1. Scott Baste kicks back in the gnarly Paddle the Florida Keys tent that comes complete with blow-up couch.

2. Deacon, left, and Island Christian School Athletic Director Kaitlynn Loy enjoy the day.

3. John N. Delonge, center, Bob Phelps, and BJ Phelps try grub from Krispy Krunchy chicken.

4. Third-grader Dax Collins trys to talk his dad into buying his first boat.

COMMUNITY NEWS

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JANUARY 19, 2018

BLUEGRASS IN THE BEER GARDEN The Florida Keys Brewing Co.’s beer garden fills with music lovers at the bluegrass picking party, part of the Baygrass Bluegrass Festival. From Jan. 13-15, the festival had all of Islamorada feeling a little bit country. The festival’s “Square Dancing in the Streets” and picking party drew crowds of locals and visitors alike, leading up to Sunday’s main concert on Founders Park beach. Proceeds from the three-day event benefit Audubon’s Everglades Science Center, which conducts research on the ecological health of the glades and communicates with water management activities in south Florida. GABRIEL SANCHEZ/ Keys Weekly

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ICS STUDENT OF THE WEEK

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JANUARY 19, 2018 The Upper Keys Weekly is proud to partner with Island Christian School faculty and students in choosing “The Student of the Week.” Recipients are chosen on qualifications including academic standing, athletics, outstanding achievements, community involvement, individuality and moral fortitude. We thank our future leaders and Island Christian School for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Eagles Pride.”

What organizations and activities are you involved with at ICS and why are they important to you? I am secretary for the student body, INC Club president, class president, and am involved in the following clubs: Key Club, Interact Club, INC Club, and the Book Club. I am also the scorekeeper for volleyball and softball. These commitments I’ve made for the school are important to me because they keep me responsible and prepare me for life outside school.

Apply today!

Call 305-293-6000 Go to KeysFCU.org Visit any branch in Key West, Big Pine or Marathon *Subject to credit approval. Restrictions may apply. Open a Keys Auto or Boat loan from 1/1/18 to 04/30/18 and Keys FCU will make 12 months of principal and interest payments beginning with June 2018 for one randomly selected borrower. Chance of being selected depends on the number of qualifying loans. Contact us for details.

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What class or teacher has best prepared you for life after high school and why? One of my past English teachers, Mrs. Fox, made a huge impact on my life with her kind heart and positive outlook.

She always pushed me to work harder and reach my fullest potential.

What advice would you give underclassmen? I would tell the underclassmen to enjoy those years before they are smacked in the face with the stress that so generously tags along with junior and senior year.

What do you hope to be remembered for at ICS? As someone who achieved their goals they set for themselves during high school and never let Mr. Calderwood think he was the sassiest person in the room.

What are your plans after high school? I’m looking to attend the University of North Florida in fall of 2019, majoring in psychology with a minor in creative writing.

If you had to build a time capsule to be opened in 100 years, what would you place inside? Felipe, cases of water, and zebra cakes. You never know when the apocalypse could come and zebra cakes never expire. I’ll be set.

What three things would you like to accomplish before your 10-year reunion? 1. Have a successful career. 2.

Live in a big city. 3. Travel.

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Do you think you will make the Keys your permanent home? Why or why not? I have lived here all my life so I want to venture out into the mainland and experience seasons and something called East and West.

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KEYS SPORTS

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JANUARY 19, 2018

Coral Shores High School dominates tri-meet GABRIEL SANCHEZ

gabriel@keysweekly.com

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oral Shores High School’s wrestling team came out aggressive and inspired in its second outing of the season, in a tri-meet against Westminster Christian School and Riviera Prep, and walked away with a victory.

Against Riviera Prep, the team managed to win all but two individual matchups. Against Westminster, the team won all but one. The team had previously faced Westminster Christian School, along with all other district rivals, in a meet on Dec. 17 in Key West.

This year, the team is hoping to have all its wrestlers reach Regional competition. That will be a challenge, with the majority of the team’s members wrestling in their first year, and only three wrestlers from last year’s squad returning.

The new guys have made ground in the sport, said Coach Chris Ramos.

“For being their first, they are making great improvements,” he said. “They’re not scared to tie up, take shots, or hit their escapes. It’s very good to see these kids progress, especially when you think about how far we’ve come since November. We should expect a lot more from them next year as well.”

The team’s training is not for the faint of heart. Ramos starts the team on a brisk 2-mile jog to warm up before hitting the weights for strength building. The lifting program is meant to develop core, hip flexors, and strengthen legs. After practicing technical moves for an hour and a half or so, teammates then face each other in matches, with minimal rest, before they finish off with a few more drills.

Brute force isn’t the key to sound wrestling, said Ramos; controlling a match is based on technical ability and a little bit of instinct.

Junior Zach Rodriguez prepared for this year’s wrestling season by running on the cross country team.

Rodriguez says his conditioning has improved since the beginning of the year but that one of the most challenging aspects of the sport is making weight to compete in specific weight classes.

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2 “After cross country I weighed 119; I’m at 121 now. I weigh myself weekly at lunch, but cutting weight can be hard because my family always cooks a really good meal the night before,” said Rodriguez. “We have a lot of new guys this year, and they’ve gotten a lot better since the beginning of the year.”

The team’s next meet will pit the squad against nine other schools in one of the largest meets of the season. The wrestling team’s season runs through the end of February, leading up to Regionals, and State competition in March.

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“It’s very good to see these kids progress, especially when you think about how far we’ve come since November. We should expect a lot more from them next year as well.” Coach Chris Ramos 1. Junior Zach Rodriguez, left, and Joey Haroun get in the zone before their matches. GABRIEL SANCHEZ/ Keys Weekly 2. Avery Caceres, left, gets pointers from Coach John Biondoletti.

3. Zach Rodriguez prevents his opponent from escaping.

4. Christian Vega works to pin his opponent. He eventually did.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

The Hammocks at Marathon™ REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (“RFQ”) FOR SURVEY AND MASTER PLAN OF HISTORIC RESOURCES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Marathon is requesting Qualifications Packages for consideration to provide the professional services to conduct a Survey and Master Plan of Historic Resources (“RFQ”) to assist the City in implementing land development regulations and incentives associated with historic resources.

RFQs shall be prepared, addressed and submitted in compliance with detailed instructions as set forth in the RFQ documents. RFQ Package may be examined at City Hall, 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida and copies may be obtained upon request. RFQ documents may also be examined online at www.demandstar.com. RFQ documents obtained from any source other than Demand Star may not be accurate or complete, and each Respondent and sub-contractor assumes all risks by their reliance on such documents. Any Respondent or sub-contractor who does not obtain the RFQ documents from Demand Star will not be notified of any RFQ addenda issued by the City, which could contain material changes thereto (such as additions or changes to the technical specifications, extensions of time, etc.).

Qualification Packages shall be received by the City Clerk before 3:00 pm. local time, on January 29, 2018 at City Hall located at 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. Qualification Packages received after this time will not be accepted, will not be considered, and will be returned unopened.

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all RFQs, to waive irregularities, technical errors and formalities, and to select a qualified firm to provide the Services as it deems will best serve the interest of the City.

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES $250 Sign-on Bonus!

• Front Desk Clerk-Relief Audit • Maintenance Supervisor • Maintenance Shift Technician • Activities Supervisor • Room Attendant

GREAT BENEFITS:

Branch Manager - Key West Seeking self-motivated, dynamic individual for the position of Branch Manager. Responsibilities include providing outstanding customer service, innovative leadership in sales, processing consumer loan applications, creating and maintaining business and retail relationships.

Apply online today @ KeysBank.com/careers Member FDIC

EOE•M/F/V/D

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match & much more

TO APPLY: Online >

jobs.bluegreenvacations.com In Person >

The Hammocks at Marathon 1688 Overseas Highway-Gulf Side Mile Marker 48-Marathon

Or Call >

Carlos at 305.743.9009 We are an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. ©2017 Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. All rights reserved.

Marathon area Companion Position P/T M-F with travel Background screening and references needed.

JOB OPENINGS FOR

PAINTERS AND LABORERS CARPENTER-CARPENTER'S HELPER FOREMAN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT PAY BASED ON EXPERIENCE PLEASE SEND RESUME OR WORK HISTORY TO JAIME@CORNERSTONECONSTRUCTION.NET

Call Corinne at (305) 432-8384

88701 O/S HWY, TAVERNIER (305) 852-4185

SMATHER'S BEACH KEY WEST

2 Bedroom fully furnished condo on 8 acres of gated seclusion, 2 pools and tennis courts.

Available for annual lease, $2,200. f/l/s Gale Shepard, Broker (305) 294-6069

Maintenance Assistant needed for busy non-profit. FT with benefits.

Long-term position w/room for growth.

Valid DL required. Must have maintenance or related experience, computer skills and relate well with people. Very physical position, heavy lifting, heat, etc.

Drug-free workplace, EOE. Please send resume and cover letter to fkoc4homeless@cs.com. No phone calls.

Seeking a full time or part time Family Therapist in our Key West office.

Wesley House is also willing to contract with a Family Therapist.

Responsibilities include: providing strength based and family centered in-home services for families alleged or involved in child abuse and neglect due to family violence, substance abuse and mental health issues. The Family Therapist offers services to families on a voluntary and a court mandated basis and works as a part of the Wesley House team.

Master Degree required. Preferred bi-lingual and licensed candidates.

Wesley House Family Services is an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Interested candidates can email resume to HR@wesleyhouse.org or stop by 1304 Truman Ave. Key West.

COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SPACE FOR RENT US-1 Frontage

Store front plus Warehouse Space on US 1 Plenty of Parking 4000 sq ft (can divide) Loading dock For viewing and info call 305-731-9860

Sales Associates Full & Part Time / Set Schedules Starting Wage $12.00 per hour Great Benefits!

Fun work environment Apply: www.ronjonsurfshop.com EOE/DFWP

Plantation Key Nursing Center located in Tavernier, is seeking

C.N.A.

12 HR Shifts-Nights $500 SIGN ON BONUS to all new CNA applicants We offer a competitive wage and benefits program. To apply for position, please submit your resume to BOL@PLANTATIONKEYNC.COM

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JANUARY 19, 2018

• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars - Vans - TrucksRunning or Not. 3 0 5 - 3 3 2 - 0 4 8 3

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 2011 Nissan Altima $4,709 2003 Mazda Extended Cab Pickup 6 cylinder $6,520 2016 Ford Focus 5 door $11,490 2016 Hyundai Elantra $11,990

Service Department

NOW OPEN 2016 Hyundai Sonata $13,990 2016 VW Beetle Clean $14,990 2015 Chevy Equinox Loaded $15,490 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT Loaded $16,990 2016 Dodge Ram Quad Cab $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

EMPLOYMENT We are looking for an enthusiastic, supportive, compassionate person who has experience caring for children ages 6-13 with a genuine interest in working with children, a positive, friendly, fun attitude and the ability to clean, cook and drive if needed. After School hours are 2:30-5:30, and camp when school is out is 9a-3p. We are committed to providing nutritious meals, top quality care and homework help for students in our program.

Our goal is to enhance the lives of every child that attends our facility. If you are a patient, caring professional with a background in child care, we hope you will contact us about this position.

Drug Free & Background Check required. Please call 305-743-6412 to apply.

Open Job Positions: Restaurant Manager, Wait Staff, Bartenders, Kitchen Staff, Apply in person or call for details: Key Colony Inn Marathon (305) 743-0100

HOMES FOR RENT

LEGAL NOTICES

water, sewer.

Call Randy Selden, Century 21 Schwartz Realty (305) 481-6732 randyselden@mac. com RENTED

RICTOLA ENTERPRISES, INC., and BALLESTAS, ACHILLES, CATHY DOWNEY, as Personal Representative of the Estate of HARVEY PERRY and JUANITA PERRY, DENNIS A. FELIPE, WALTER DARBIN, JR., and PAUL T. ROBIDEAU,

HOMES FOR SALE DUCK KEY - BRAND NEW 3BR, 2BA on dry lot. Consider owner finance, offers and/or trades. 305-481-1316

MARINAS WANTED Simply Marinas. We Sell Marinas: Over 70 marinas transactions and 12,000 marina investors; low competitive rates. Visit our website: www. simplymarinas.com.

Let’s discuss your marina.

Call me today: Michelle Ash, Broker, 305-439-9581

HOBBIES / COLLECTIBLES PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive watches and Pilot watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305743-4578

LEGAL NOTICES

E X P E R I E N C E D KITCHEN MANAGERNeeded.

KEYS FISHERIES RESTAURANTMarathon Good Pay and Benefits Apply Within. EEO & Drug Free-3390 Gulfview Ave.

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Now Hiring: SWEET SAVANNAH’S is now hiring for Afternoon and Evening shifts. Please apply in person 8919 Overseas Hwy. Marathon

ANCHORAGE RESORT & YACHT CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., PLAINTIFF,

Eperienced Help Only needed for all positions.

Apply in person MonFri 10-11am at Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, Knights Key Blvd. Marathon Get Well Paid and Trained.

Looking for Self Motivated-Reliable Person to Work Outdoors, Must Have Vehicle. Call (305) 304-7995 Looking to Hire: Reliable, Meticulous Cleaning Lady for a home in Marathon.

Please call (410) 6299232 HIRED

HOMES FOR RENT DUCK KEY4BR/3BA Open Water Views.

Long Term, $4,000/MO. F/L/S (585) 781-0088

1 BR 1BA Apartment, Upper MatecumbeUnfurnished. $1,600.

Mo.- $1,600. Deposit.

Includes Electricity,

Case No: 2017 CC 0081 P

vs.

ROBERT DAVID DOBSON, JR., LAWRENCE GREENE, as Personal Representative of the Estate of WILLARD M. GREENE and HELEN L. GREENE, KEVIN HADDEN and LISA HADDEN, Husband and Wife, RICHARD P. VAUGHAN, JR., as Personal Representative of the Estate of RICHARD VAUGHAN, LISA SCHAFER, SEANN R. BROWN, as Personal Representative of the Estate of TERRY D. BROWN and SEANN R. BROWN, jointly and severely, SEANN R. BROWN, as Personal Representative of the Estate of TERRY BROWN, ANDREW BURTSCHIN, TERRY KRAIG BURTSCHIN, JAMES A. DOUGLAS, JR., RUSSO CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., f/k/a

DEFENDANTS. NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that pursuant to the Default Judgment of Foreclosure entered on 20 December 2017 in Case No. 2017 CC 0081 PK of the County Court in and for Monroe County, Florida, in which Anchorage Resort & Yacht Club, Inc., is the Plaintiff and TERRY KRAIG BURTSCHIN, PAUL T. ROBIDEAU, RICHARD P. VAUGHAN, JR., as Personal Representative of the Estate of RICHARD VAUGHAN, RUSSO CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., f/k/a RICTOLA ENTERPRISES, and BALLESTAS, ACHILLES, SEANN R. BROWN, as Personal Representative of the Estate of TERRY D. BROWN, CATHY DOWNEY as Personal Representative of the Estate of HARVEY PERRY and JUANITA PERRY, LAWRENCE GREENE, as Personal Representative of the Estate of WILLARD GREENE and HELEN GREENE, and WALTER DARBIN, JR., ANDREW BURTSCHIN, and JAMES A. DOUGLAS, JR., and ROBERT DAVID DOBSON, JR., are the Defendants, I, KEVIN MADOK, will sell at public sale the following described real property: Unit Week 35 in Unit Number 401, Unit Week 24 in Unit Number 506 , Unit Week 21in Unit Number 406, UnitWeek 28 in Unit Number 304 ,

LEGAL NOTICES Unit Week 45 in Unit Number 301, Unit Week 20 in Unit Number 102 , Unit Week 33 in Unit Number 206, Unit Week 34 in Unit Number 206, Unit Week 41 in Unit Number 403, Unit Week 44 in Unit Number 305, Unit Week 35 in Unit Number 503, Unit Week 16 in Unit Number 506, Unit Week 52 in Unit Number 205 of ANCHORAGE RESORT & YACHT CLUB, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in Official Records Book 860, Pages 1546-1567, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all amendments thereto.

THE SALE WILL BE HELD ON 23 FEBRUARY 2018 AT 11:00 A.M. to the highest and best bidder for cash on the front steps of the courthouse in Monroe County, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes.

DATED ON DECEMBER 27, 2017 KEVIN MADOK, CPA

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

CLERK OF THE COURT

Highway, Marathon, FL 33050, intends to register the said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Robin E. Readmond As Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Tom Woods, Esquire Florida Bar No.: 0525197 116 Porto Salvo Drive Islamorada, Florida 33036 Phone: 305.664.2200 / Fax: 2205 Primary Email: tom@ tomwoodslaw.com Secondary Email: eserve@ tomwoodslaw.com ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF Publish: January 19 and January 26, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of FLORIDA KEYS REAL ESTATE GROUP, located at 11287 Overseas

Dated at Marathon, Monroe County, Florida this 11th of January, 2018.

Sole Owner: Florida Keys Real Estate Company, LLC Contact Person: Kristen Brenner, Manager Published: January 19, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers

The Weekly Newspapers are in full compliance with Chapter 50 of the Florida State Statutes on Legal and Official Advertisements.

The Weekly Newspapers are distributed from Key Largo to Key West. Call (305) 743-0844, Fax (305) 743-0866 or E-mail: anneke@ keysweekly.com.

Absolute Auction Tues. Feb. 6th @ 11AM

2171 N Dixie Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Frozen Delight Carpigiani Gelato Maker (M# LB 502-G), (5) Taylor Ice Cream Machines, Chocolate Kebab, Asst. S/S Tables, Garbage Cans, Whirlpool Microwave, Menu TV's w/mount, Bar Stools, Speakers, (38) Aluminum Outdoor Chairs, Dipping Cabinet, Open Sign w/ Business Hours, Bur Mixer, Hamilton Beach Mix n Chill, Blast Freezer, (2) Gelato Cases, 2 Dr True Freezer, Kenmore Freezer, Lg Quantity of NEW S/S Hand Sinks & Floor Drains, Lg Quantity of Small Wares, Char-Broilers, Griddles, Ranges, Sandwich Prep Tables, Pizza Prep Tables, Lg Quantity of Coolers, Back Bar, Slicers, PLUS MORE! ALSO: Authentic Memorabilia & Talavera Pottery - New Vendor! Letters of Authenticity & Hologram with every item! && Straight out of Longhorn Steak House Tables & Chairs.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 HOUSEKEEPER needed for a small resort in Marathon.

20-30 Hrs. Must be able to work weekends.

AMERISTAR CONTRACTING GROUP, GENERAL CONTRACTORS are seeking

(305) 433-1255 for more info.

qualified and skilled tradesmen with verifiable experience in carpentry, drywall and painting.

CAPTAIN FOR DIVING OPERATION

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

FULL TIME LABORERS

To Load and Unload Scaffolds throughout the Florida Keys. Must be reliable, in good shape and have valid DL. Call 305 852-4962 for details or Apply in Person 94775 Overseas Hwy-Key Largo

MARINA, BAR & GRILL

Maintenance Technician - Key West

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Marathon Based General Contractors With Excellent Pay in Our Marathon Office Please email qualifications, contact information and references to brielle@ameristargroup.com or fax them to 305-946-3363.

NOW HIRING:

Seeking proactive, self-starter to perform general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and property structures, including performing grounds maintenance for our various branches throughout the Keys. We offer competitive wages, medical benefits, profit sharing, 401k and paid vacation.

PREP/LINE COOKS CASHIER-DOCKHAND WAIT STAFF

Apply online today @ KeysBank.com/careers

APPLY IN PERSON: 1200 Oceanview Avenue (off 15th Street) Marathon • (305) 743-5317

Member FDIC

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

• Medical benefits available for full time • Paid vacation after one year

EOE•M/F/V/D

Keys Auto Center is now part of the Warren Henry Auto Group. "Automotive News: Best Dealership to work for" for five years in a row!

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

We are now hiring for the following positions:

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN • SALES CONSULTANT • SERVICE CONSULTANT • FINANCE & INSURANCE MANAGER • PARTS CONSULTANT • SERVICE & PARTS CASHIER • ACCOUNTING/BILLING CLERK (PT OR FT) Apply online at: careers.warrenhenryauto.com We offer health, dental, vision, life, disability & 401K contribution!

PUT YOUR CAREER IN GEAR! 1618 N. Roosevelt Blvd • Key West, FL 33040 • 305-294-5126 EOE/ADA

JOB OPENINGS The Hyatt Place

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

Engineer • Banquet servers Night auditor • Room attendants Front desk host

is now hiring for Afternoon & Evening Shifts.

Excellent benefit package

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

at the Faro Blanco Resort in Marathon is hiring

Apply on line at

Spottswood.com/careers

EOE m/f/d/v

BANQUET CHEF MAINTENANCE ENGINEER SECURITY GUARD ROOM ATTENDANTS AYS AGENT NIGHT AUDITOR Excellent Benefit Package EOE M/F/D/V SCAN FOR JOB

Apply on line at Spottswood.com/careers

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 AVAILABLE IN MARATHON Gated Property 2BR 1-1/2BA After Jan 15Long Term No Pets Dockage Available $1700.MO + Utilities F/L/S 680 SFt. LUXURY SUITE Water View All Utilities Included No Pets Minimum 3 Months 1,750.00 Per Month F/L/S Call for Details (305) 900-0121

1 BR / 1 BA Morada Way Cottage- MM 81 Avail immediately -seasonal or 6 months Inquire for rental rate 1 BR/1BA Villa $2,750 Seasonal Office/Studio/Retail space avail $1,250 & Shared utilities

Call or Text 305-393-4433 Rentals@islandvilla.com

Now Hiring for Breakfast Accepting applications for all shifts Apply in person at

NOW HIRING

Marathon, Big Pine, Key West and Stock Island Locations

ASSISTANT MANAGERS $12-$16 per hour

Wait Staff, Food Runners, Hosts, and Back of House Positions. Great opportunity to work year round!

Please apply in person daily at 3pm.

MM 53.5 Overseas Hwy-Adjacent to Holiday Inn Express

MANAGER TRAINEES $30-50K per year, based on experience

Immediate Openings available at all locations.

FT Employees are eligible to participate in our health, dental, vision, Life Insurance. PTO and Profit Sharing is available to every member of our team (conditions apply).

Castaway Waterfront Restaurant 1406 Oceanview Ave, Marathon

Sparky’s Landing NOW HIRING

HOW TO APPLY: Go to mytomthumb.com or call Cleveland (786) 295-5307.

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

Drug Free

Apply at:

2735 Overseas Highway Marathon 305-289-1748

Marathon, Florida Keys

HANDYMAN FOR BOAT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR Handyman needed for maintenance and repairs on 37’ dive boat.

Must have experience and good references. Own your own tools.

Have reliable transportation and cell phone.

42 Sexton Cove Rd. Key Largo. 4/3 Open water views of Blackwater Sound, open floor plan, 75' dock. $1,069,000.

CONTACT BOB AT 305-743-5929 TO ARRANGE AND INTERVIEW.

Carpenter Foreman / Carpenters

Hate Your Job? Your Boss?

Your Pay?

Call Me!

ST Sparks Construction Inc. 87847 Overseas Hwy Islamorada, Fl

305-522-4166

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LINE SERVICE PERSONNEL FULL TIME

Key West. In the heart of Old-Town. Unique multi-unit property: main house, in-law suite and 4 unit building (total of 6 income producing units). Onsite laundry room, full outdoor bathroom and back courtyard. Historic old charm with lots of potential.

YVETTE TOLEDO-BASTE Horizon Homes Realty Corp, 786-472-0626

Greet and fuel aircraft.

Prior aviation experience preferred.

Clean driving record required.

Competitive wages, excellent benefits and a fun work environment.

Contact Kris Later kris.later@marathonaviation.com (305) 743-3717 EOE/Drug-free workplace

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let’s do business - (305) 743-0844 COASTAL

CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING CRC 1330754

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Let our 40+ years of experience go to work for you!

For professional, competitive travel planning Call Debbie or Lani at 305 743 7575 Business hours: MON-TUE-THU-FRI 9am to 4pm Appointments by request.

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STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

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

9141 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, FL 33050

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

Kitchen Cabinets Sales REAL Wood Cabinets at Particle Board Prices

office:

KitchenKorner/Fred's Beds 1333 O/S Hwy, MM 53.5 • 305-743-7277

e-mail:

cell:

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LEARN HOW TO DANCE

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Gift Certificates Available

Ballroom & Latin Dance Private & Group Lessons First Lesson Free!

Theo & Ganine’s DANCE CENTER 305-766-3428

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Gulfside Village #40

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The best way to familiarize yourself with your new hometown is by surfing our new site www.keysweekly.com.

Gift Certificates Available

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JANUARY 19, 2018 Look for the Mermaid at MM 82 Bayside!

You’re here….so are we!

Open for business and looking forward to seeing you.

- The Lorelei staff

200 Morada Way Islamorada Cant find us? Call us (305) 916-5206

Breakfast Menu 7 am – 10:45 am 7 Days a Week Lunch & Dinner 11 am – 10 pm 305-664-2692 • www.loreleicabanabar.com

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26 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE SERVING THE ENTIRE FLORIDA KEYS Commercial & Residential • State Certified Contractor CFC057546 • Licenced & Insured Pump Outs • Grease Traps Excavation Services • Trencher Visit Us

97671 Overseas Hwy Key Largo, FL 33037

The character and resilience of Florida Keys’ business community is symbolic of a county that is not only rebuilding— but ready to flourish. As our locals return home, here is a list of some of your favorite spots that are open for business and getting back to work with you and the community we love. So be sure to support one another, dine out a few extra times this week —and leave a few extra dollars of love on the tables.

Because together, we are FLORIDA KEYS

Hilarious!

Comedy Night!

FEB 10TH @ 7PM

FREE HORS D’OEUVRES FROM 7 - 8P. $30 TICKETS NOW ON SALE. LIMITED SEATING.

SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER 11AM - 10PM OR LATER, 7 DAYS 82779 OVERSEAS HWY. (305) 664-8400

WE’VE MOVED! The Visitor’s Center…not Pigeon Key

Feed Sharks!

We also have Tarpon, Turtles, Alligators, Sting Rays, Touch Tanks, Fish, and other fun stuff to see!

305-407-3262 • 11710 O/S Hwy • MM 53 • www.floridakeysaquariumencounters.com

to Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club 2010 Overseas Highway Call for tour information (305) 743-5999

Only $12

Includes: Guided Tour • Museum

History • Environmental Education • Research Daily Historical Tours At 10am, 12pm, & 2pm Environmental Education Programs • Summer Camps • Research (305) 743-5999 • www.pigeonkey.net

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Marathon: 305-743-7636 Ramrod Key: 305-735-4962 www.ACREsales.com

BEAUTIFUL SOMBRERO AREA Just a minute walk or bike ride away from our lovely Sombrero Beach and minutes to grocery stores, Post Office, Walgreens, movie theater, restaurants, etc. Cleared and partially fenced 95’ X 75’ lot in a great area!

FULL DUPLEX WITH RENTALS This ground level duplex offers 2 bedrooms and one bath on each side. Currently rented at $1,500 per side. The roof was replaced 3 years ago. Adjacent duplex, vacant lot and commercial warehouse also available.

This centrally located ground level home has all of the features you've been looking for! Complete with screened pool, galley like kitchen, spacious bedrooms, plantation shutters, screened patio, covered carport and more!

0 Calle Limon, Marathon 7,125 SF • $98,000 • MLS#577745 LINDSAY RABITO-LEONARD • 305-481-4571

10875 6th Ave Gulf, Marathon 4/2 • 1,912 SF • $377,856 • MLS#572283 GINGER HENDERSON • 305-731-5751

951 51st Street, Marathon 3/3 • 1,731 SF • $469,000 • MLS#575986 TERESA YEIDER • 305-879-5474

MULTI-TENANT WAREHOUSE Multi-tenant warehouse building near airport. Currently 100% occupied with an NOI of 98,000. Sellers are in the process of making concrete repairs and painting. Roof replaced 4 years ago.

Adjacent RM zoned vacant lot included.

GREAT RE-DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

AFFORDABLE APARTMENT COMPLEX

10701 6th Ave Gulf, Marathon 8,962 SF • $1,597,640 • MLS#572284 GINGER HENDERSON • 305-731-5751 JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902

31095 Avenue A, Big Pine Key 2,655 SF • $425,000 • MLS#571312 MICHELE ADAMS • 305-849-1270 JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902

OCEAN FRONT LOT Beautiful oceanfront lot in gated island community of only 20 lots with 100’ of protected concrete dockage and spectacular views from your own sandy beach frontage. Close to airport, high school, hospital, shopping, and fine dining.

COMMERCIALLY ZONED LOTS Corner lots offering excellent Overseas Hwy exposure & additional side street access. With recorded FDOT daily traffic of 32K, you’re sure to capture all the drive-by traffic any business can handle.

Lots 1 & 2 Overseas Hwy, Marathon 28,781 SF • $489,000 • MLS#571633 JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902 LYNN LUCAS • 305-393-0559

CUSTOM FLAMINGO ISLE HOME Top quality construction throughout this custom concrete home. Complete attention to detail in every room, gorgeous kitchen, beautifully tiled bathrooms, arched doorways, tiled east facing porch, Trex dock with davits, garage & so much more!

109 Santa Barbara, Marathon 2/2 • 1,600 SF • $822,500 • MLS#575585 LINDSAY RABITO-LEONARD • 305-481-4571

Priced to sell, this distressed property contains a 2,655 SF shell structure of commercial space w/ direct Overseas Highway exposure, corner location access, signage & another 1,080 SF of mixed use space w/ access from Ave B.

WATERFRONT CHARM This immaculate home offers updates through-out. Elevated custom concrete pool w/ Ocean views. 75’ dock on a wide canal w/ excellent boating access.

New metal roof being installed & new landscaping already in place.

344 E. Seaview Dr., Duck Key 3/3 • 1,960 SF • $1.235M • MLS#576870 JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902 LYNN LUCAS • 305-393-0559

120 Sunrise Dr., Marathon 21,026 SF • $499,000 • MLS#577709 GINGER HENDERSON • 305-731-5751

TROPICALLY LANDSCAPED POOL HOME

10 apartment/condo in 2 separate buildings of 5 units each. Five of these 1 bedroom units are COMPLETELY redone. All new; metal roof, impact windows & doors, interior sewer lines & plumbing & stainless steel appliances.

600 51st St #1-10, Marathon 10/10 • 6,222 SF • $1.475M • MLS#576742 JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902 LYNN LUCAS • 305-393-0559

SUMMER SEA CONDO This condo, located right in the heart of Plantation Key, offers fabulous amenities and stunning views! Enjoy the large pool that is heated & cooled, 2 community rooms overlooking the bay, gym, & more! Complete w/ roof top view deck making this the ideal Florida retreat.

KEYS BY THE SEA MOBILEHOME Your perfect getaway in the Florida Keys. Keys by the Sea mobile home park is a great place to call home. The complete remodeling from hurricane Irma is done and home is now ready for occupancy! Call for more information and to view this property!

88500 Overseas Hwy 431, Plantation Key Studio • MLS#578176 KATHRYN RUMMERY • 305-731-9579

6099 Overseas Hwy 47W, Marathon 1/1 • 622 SF • $199,000 • MLS#576862 KATHRYN RUMMERY • 305-731-9579