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MARATHON WEEKLY / OCTOBER 28, 2021
HAWKS CAY APPOINTS SALES EXECUTIVES
Resort selects experienced professionals for its sales force
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Brittany Norton
awks Cay Resort has named Anna Lawrence as the newly appointed director of national accounts for its mid-Atlantic market, and Brittany Norton as the new associate director of sales for its northeast market. “Demand for travel continues to grow post-pandemic, with the northeast and mid-Atlantic markets offering new opportunities,” said Sheldon Suga, vice president and managing director of the resort. “Both Anna and Brittany have a deep understanding of the needs of each of their markets, and we look forward to expanding our reach.” Starting her hospitality career with the resort as a summer intern in 2011, Lawrence has a long history working at Hawks Cay. She has worked at several well-known Florida Keys resorts, bringing with her a deep understanding of the local market and experience implementing innovative sales campaigns that have increased overall revenue growth. As a resident of the mid-Atlantic, being immersed in the market every day allows her to understand its trends and cater to its evolving sales needs. Norton returns to Hawks Cay with more than eight years of destination resort marketing experience. She’s held various leadership positions, most recently serving as area director of food & beverage at the Islamorada Resort Collection. Brittany holds an executive master of science degree in hospitality and tourism management and a bachelor of science degree from the University of Central Florida. — Contributed
5 FRIENDS RAN A MARATHON... IN MARATHON
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Keys runners complete Virtual 125th Boston Marathon on local course
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n Oct. 8, five friends hit the streets of Marathon early in the morning to run in the Virtual 125th Boston Marathon. From left, Lara Rutskin Martin, Ashley Keeney, Dawn Barberi, Haley Bailey and Kim Hanna started the 26.2-mile journey in front of Keys Strength and Fitness. Their route took them through Coco Plum, Grassy Key, Key Colony Beach, and the streets of Marathon. After a final two miles on Sombrero Beach Road, described as their own Heartbreak Hill and the absolute worst part of the race, they were greeted by friends and family at the finish line. They were flanked throughout the race by their support crew of Kevin Johnsen, Steve Hurley, Catherine Felton, Kara Durham and Denise Tufts, who made sure there was no shortage of water, food or motivation. The group also had support from friends and family along the way who sent messages, made signs, drove by their side, met them at water stops, took care of their children and more. Hanna and Keeney are part of the Hapynkeys running group created by Rutskin Martin. The group meets most Saturday mornings to run through different locations throughout Marathon. Runners of all levels are welcome to join any Saturday. Follow them on Facebook at @HapynkeysRunning for the upcoming dates and locations. PHOTO DESIGN BY NATALIE/Contributed
A GOLDEN CELEBRATION CHI Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Gala
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n Sept. 25, Community Health of South Florida, Inc. (CHI) held its Golden Legacy 50th Anniversary Gala to benefit CHI’s Children’s Crisis Center. The center will be an 11,400-square-foot, 24-hour inpatient facility that will be a haven for children suffering from mental illness. A team of board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, and mental health clinicians will be ready to diagnose and treat a variety of emotional and behavioral problems. The goal is to provide full-service mental health care for children up to 17 years of age, regardless of their ability to pay. After breaking ground in May 2020, the Children’s Crisis Center is scheduled to open in early 2022. Construction has already begun at its location. — Contributed
ROAR MEDIA/Contributed 1. From left, former Miami Dade Commissioner Dennis Moss, CHI CEO Brodes H. Hartley, Jr., Miami-Dade Commissioner Kionne McGhee, and Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. 2. From left, CHI CEO Brodes H. Hartley, Jr. and CHI vice president for community relations and business development, Marianne L. Finizio. 3. From left, Dr. Julio Gonzalez and CHI chief of pediatrics Dr. Tanya Roman. 4. From left, Jocelyn Hall and CHI president Blake Hall. 5. From left, CHI Foundation chairman and treasurer Anthony Acevedo, CHI Foundation secretary Laurinda Flores, CHI Foundation first vice chair Gustavo Herminda. 6. From left, Eliott Rodriguez, CBS 4 news anchor; Tiffani Helberg, CHI vice president for communications; Adriana Salazar, Roar Media senior client services supervisor; Vicky Arroyo, Roar Media graphic designer; Meagan Amaral and Jacques Hart Roar Media CEO; Andrea Rodriguez, CHI marketing coordinator.