VINCY THREE YEARS FIELDING FOXES LOOKING

BACK AT ‘PAWSITIVE’S BEGINNINGS’

Vincy is the newest addition at MarrVelous Pet Rescues. This precious girl is 6-8 months old. She seems to be a lab/pitty mix. She weighs just under 30 pounds now but is still slightly underweight. Vincy is missing an ear, and had some sores/scabs on her little body, which make us wonder what all she has been through at such a young age. She is beautiful with a velvety soft black coat. She’s affectionate and just wants to give and receive love. She is gentle and well behaved. She’s also very playful and loves playing with other dogs. She does pretty well with cats; she just wants to play. If you are interested in meeting Vincy, or any of our available dogs, please complete an application at www.mprescues.org.

Saturday, March 25

• Florida Keys Board of Realtors’ blood drive and nonperishable food dropoff from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First State Bank, MM 97, Key Largo.

• Activate & Ascend Your Business workshops from 9 a.m. to noon at J Kindred Art Gallery, MM 86.5, Islamorada. Email melinda@melindavanfleet.com for more info and to register.

Sunday, March 26

• Burgers on the Bay from noon to 4 p.m. at Florida Bay Forever, Islamorada.

Tuesday, March 28

• Mote Marine Laboratory tour through Islamorada nursery at 2 p.m. at Bud N’ Mary’s Marina, MM 79.8, oceanside, Islamorada. Visit mote.org/ tours to sign up.

Wednesday, March 29

• Just Older Youth (JOY) Center classes from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Visit justolderyouthinc.org for a complete schedule.

Friday, March 31

• History of Diving Museum’s Dive Into Art & Music from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Safe Harbor Angler House, Islamorada. Purchase tickets at divingmuseum. org.

• Key Largo Sound Stage, sponsored by Higher Ground Music and Video, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m at MM 100.6, bayside. Message @higher_ ground_keylargo for more info or to sign up as an artist.

April 1-2

• 31st annual Island Fest at Founders Park, Islamorada. Visit islamoradachamber.com to learn more.

Saturday, April 1

• Florida Keys Quilters meet at 9:30 a.m. Visit Florida Keys Quilters Facebook to learn more.

Friday, April 7

• Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys annual golf tournament at 9 a.m. at Redland Golf & Country Club, Homestead. Register at habitatupperkeys.org/2023golf.

Hi friends! Reef the fox here with your weekly “Reef’s Report.” Well, my mom left bright and early Thursday morning to go on a super secret mission up north. Any guesses on where she might be going or what she might be doing?

I know, but I have been sworn to secrecy, for now. I think she will let me report on it next week so make sure to check back. On March 18, Pawsitive Beginnings celebrated its three-year anniversary. Can you believe it? For three years my mom, Nicole Navarro, has been giving foxes like me a second chance at life here in the Florida Keys. It all started with my mom, Louie and Libby from a Minnesota fur farm. My mom had this to say about the special day:

“Three years ago in a world that was very uncertain I followed my heart, set aside my fears and took a leap of faith. Three years ago, I didn’t even have plans to start taking foxes yet, but I knew in my heart big things were on the horizon. This incredible Florida Keys community has supported the foxes and I every step of the way. Way down here, at the end of the road, seven foxes have found their freedom and are embraced by this quirky little island chain every single day.

The Florida Keys celebrate uniqueness, and foxes in Key Largo are certainly that.

“Where else in the world could Reef the Fox have been named Best Local Celebrity?

“Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.”

I wonder if mom has any plans to bring home another fox this year? She hasn’t said anything to me about it, but she has been known to ignore my expert opinion and do what she wants. So we will see. I know my mom also met up with Liv Ullmann again a few days ago to work on a special project. I don’t know what it was but once I know the details, I will share them with my loyal readers, that’s for sure.

Picking up Reef the fox from Minnesota in early May 2021, Nicole Navarro drove 26 hours back to the Keys with the fox. JIM McCARTHY/Keys Weekly

Events coming up: Gardenia’s Bistro, located at 88720 Overseas Highway in Tavernier, is hosting a “Give Back Bingo” night for the foxes of Pawsitive Beginnings on April 5 at 6:30 p.m. It’s free admission, the bistro will be open selling food and nonalcoholic drinks, but you can bring your own beer. All donations raised from the six rounds of bingo will be donated to Pawsitive Beginnings and mom will be there calling numbers and handing out prizes for each round’s winner. So mark it on your calendar and head on down. I will remind you next week again, don’t worry.

Anywho, that’s all for this week; until next time, Reef, over and out!