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LOCAL CHATTER The 50th annual Super Bowl starts at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7. While the football face-off between Cam Newton and Peyton Manning is sure to entertain, many don’t risk a trip to the loo for fear of missing one of the fantastic commercials. Remember the one with Larry Bird and Michael Jordan? Or how about those Budweiser commercials with the frogs? This week, we asked …

What’s your favorite Super Bowl commercial?

“You’ll see why 1984 won’t be like ‘1984’” is the tagline of Ben Daniel’s favorite Super Bowl commercial. “They have a bunch of people dressed in gray staring at a big screen, and a woman runs in and throws a hammer through it,” Daniels said. “It’s not a funny commercial, but it made an impact.”

Apple was making a statement about “big brother” IBM on the eve of the personal Mac.

Marathon Fire Chief John Johnson’s favorite advertisement has to do with Dalmatians and a fire department, of course. The two dogs are separated at birth. “The one that gets adopted by the fire department blows a raspberry at the one that’s not picked. The next time he sees the other dog he’s going by sitting on top of the Clydesdale wagon and that one sticks its tongue out,” said Johnson, chuckling.

Bill Kelly likes the “Mean Joe Green” commercial. First aired in 1979, it shows the Pittsburg Steeler football player limping off the field when he’s stopped by a kid who offers him a Coca Cola. “Then he throws the kid his Jersey. That was a great commercial,” said Marathon’s Vice Mayor.

In the 2015 Budweiser Super Bowl commercial, Clydesdale horses save a lost puppy from a wolf. That’s a favorite of Marathon City Manager Chuck Lindsey. Awwww.

Josh Mothner doesn’t hesitate. “The Darth Vader one with the little kid,” said the Marathon Realtor. “That’s the best one of all time.” The commercial shows a little kid trying out his powers on various household objects, then with the help of his father and the Volkswagen remote start, is amazed to see the car turn on.

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M

arathon’s new city manager is tasked with planning for the future.

“We need to anticipate potential challenges,” said Chuck Lindsey. “As we see continued development growth and the potential for fire and EMS calls to increase, we would be silly not to identify that situation early.”

That could — underline could — mean another fire station on the west end of Marathon.

“This is us merely being proactive,” Lindsey said, adding that there is no concrete plan to build another substation.

Over the last year, the Marathon Fire Department responded to 2,347 calls for service. In his last report to the Marathon City Council, Chief John Johnson wrote, “”As you can see in my reports on overlapping calls there are several times when all of our units are providing service to the citizens and visitors of our city.”

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According to the report, there were 26 occasions in December when calls overlapped — meaning two units were on the road and only one left to respond. On six occasions, all three were in use meaning that if another call came in, there would be no city personnel to respond and the county fire department would be called in. In addition, Marathon Fire Rescue assisted the county on four occasions in December when all of the nearby county vehicles were on call.

Currently, Marathon’s Fire Rescue department has 24 shift positions and four administrative positions — making it the largest department in the city, but not the most expensive.

One reason, is that the department brings in revenue: $525,000 for service provided to Key Colony Beach, $517,000 in payments for emergency and inter-facility transportation, and almost $18,000 for building and vacation rental inspections.

“What it really comes down to is standard of care for our residents and visitors to the city,” Johnson said, “while being fiscally responsible with our taxpayers’ money.”

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By Jason Koler Sugarloaf Key resident Mindy Conn is running for the Monroe County School Board, District III seat.

She will face incumbent “Capt. Ed” Davidson on the Primary ballot in August.

“I feel like I can affect more change,” she said, citing her time as a classroom volunteer and numerous committee and board assignments.

Conn sees the need to increase scholastic achievement rates in the lower achieving student population, bolster community partnerships through on-the-job training programs, balance the curriculum for younger students, and bring a higher level of accountability at the district level.

She is a strong proponent of public school systems and admits she has had “incredible experiences with the teachers and administration.” Her resume includes numerous schoolrelated boards and organizations since her kids entered the Monroe County school system more than 10 years ago.

Her daughter Emily is a junior at Key West High School and her son Josh is an eighth grader at Sugarloaf Elementary.

Over the years Conn has fundraised as a “Class Mom” for the Student Advisory Committee, tutored, served on the Strategic Planning Committee, the Superintendent Hiring Committee and the School District Advisory Committee. She was also a Take Stock mentor and is now the organization’s student success coach. Conn has also been a substitute teacher since 2007.

“I have had such incredible experiences with the teachers and administration,” Conn said. “ Originally from New York, Conn attended public schools before earning her bachelors degree from George Washington University. She then graduated from St. John’s School of Law and practiced law privately and as an Assistant New York State Attorney.

She and her husband, Abe, moved to the Keys in 2001.

BRIEFLY Weather Service Office opens its doors The Florida Keys National Weather Service will have an open house on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 1315 White St. location. The event will showcase how hazardous weather watches, warnings, and forecasts for the Florida Keys are done. Meteorologists will explain how they deliver weather, water, and climate data, and teach guests visual nuances, enabling them to better identify the approach of threatening weather. A wide variety of community and government organizations will offer educational material and interactive games. There will be live entertainment, raffles, food, and soft drinks available for purchase.

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tional Mooring Buoy Fund, which assists the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary maintain over 500 mooring buoys on Florida Keys coastal waters from Key Largo to the Dry Tortugas.

Christina’s Courage walk/run planned Proceeds from the Christina’s Courage 5K will go to the rape and child abuse shelter. The event is taking place Saturday, Feb. 13 at 8 a.m. from the Sheriff’s Headquarters at 5525 College Rd., Stock Island. Advanced registration is $25 and can be done at the packet pick up on Feb. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Office. For more information, call Tiffany at 305-293-7409.

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ernon “Skip” Johnson’s story starts back in Cape Cod during World War II where he enlisted in the Coast Guard at the age of 17. His roots link back to the sea where his father and grandfather spent a lifetime on the ocean. His grandfather was an old time whaler so when the time arose for Skip to step forward, there was no hesitation as it was part of his proud heritage.

The year was 1942 the war was in full swing with the country worried about an uncertain future.

“I was sent to boot camp in Manhattan Beach, New York and signed up for a special group to work with a new thing the guard was trying, sonar.

We were the first group to start working with this new technology and I was assigned to the Nourmahal,” he said.

This patrol gunboat was a 300-ton ship 263 feet in length; it belonged to a billionaire in New York who donated it to the Coast Guard. After tearing it apart, the ship was fully converted to a gunboat including two “moose traps” — the first rockets to be used in the war.

The ship, commissioned in 1943, quickly became known as the Flagship for the Eastern Sea Frontier as a sub chaser, although her top speed was only 15 knots.

“I was the sonar operator and we dropped depth charges on several missions along the eastern coast,” Johnson said.

“We were never told where we would be going but we were the last line of defense along the North Atlantic.”

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Sue Redding, right, said she is inspired by Skip Johnson’s service to his country.

Johnson said they were called “ping jockeys,” as they listened for the sound of the sonar bounce back off a large medal object.

We were called “ping jockeys,” as we listened for the sound of the sonar bounce back off a large medal object.

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“We could calculate the size, location and speed of the sub by taking several sonar reading in five-degree increments.

These projections were the basis for launching the depth charges,” he said.

Many people were never aware that the German Submarines were operating just off the U.S. coast. On one mission, Johnson and the crew detected an enemy sub, did the calculations and dropped some depth charges.

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surface. We never confirmed sinking that sub as they often played decoys in hopes we would move on,” he said.

Skip would have other assignments during his enlistment. One of the last was training on the operation of the Higgins Boats in preparation for a major invasion in Europe. “I was fortunate that at as my final training was completed the war ended in 1945 and I didn’t get

deployed to the D-Day invasion. We lost so many good men.”

Fourteen years ago, Johnson and his wife, Gloria, retired to the Florida Keys.

“We decided it was time to give back and we joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary. We have made many friends and still feel that pride of serving our country as a volunteer,” he said.

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Today the Coast Guard Auxiliary is lending helping hands as a uniformed volunteer component of the Coast Guard and the largest volunteer organization in the U.S. There are many opportunities for service — safety patrols on local waterways, assisting the Coast Guard in Homeland Security duties, teach boating safety classes at the elementary, high school and adult level, conduct free vessel safety checks for the public, as well as many other activities.

Other activities include the Auxiliary chef program (where volunteers cook in the galley for the Coasties), and marine environmental protection program (marine pollution).

Beach and highway clean ups are scheduled for the fall.

“As an Auxiliarist, you can help the general public become safer on the water and reduce accidents and help save lives,” said Sue Redding.

“It provides fun and fellowship and is a great way to help your country as well as the general public.”

For more information, visit USCGAUXDIVISION13@gmail.com.

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Ashley Evenrud, left, and Sheila Cook lay the groundwork for the multi-faceted mural.

Foundation’s wall under construction Sheila Cook dreams up 3D to honor hospital’s benefactors

By Sara Matthis

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hat appears to be a simple mural in the making, is actually much more.

Fishermen’s Community Hospital lobby will be transformed with a three-dimensional art piece that not only pays homage to the environment, but also the many supporters of the medical center.

For weeks, The Art Studio owner Sheila Cook and her team have been laboring on the east wall of the lobby — dreaming and measuring and beginning to sketch and paint an underwater scene.

“We’ve been planning it for about a year with the Fishermen’s Foundation,” Cook said. “Kim Gregory and Marv Schindler approached us about the idea of a donor wall. It will recognize everybody who has contributed to this hospital, including the employees.”

Cook said her imagination took off almost immediately.

Besides the painted mural, it will also include clay starfish and seashells that are fired and painted. It will also feature fused-glass fish and a reef sculpture made from found objects that will also be painted to resemble a coral head. Besides Cook, it will include the work of her husband, Steve, Lynn Loftus, Jessie Vandervoort and Ashley Evenrud.

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“We wanted something unique — not the standard wall with brass plaques that tarnish in the Keys,” said Gregory, executive director of the Foundation. “I knew it was going to be special, but I think it’s going to far better than I even dreamed.”

It’s the perfect project for a woman who has always had an artistic instinct.

“I think I’ve been painting all my life,” Cook said, “as well as doing other things like making Barbie clothes for my dolls with scraps of fabric my grandmother gave me.”

In fact, she started college with the intention of becoming a potter. But then the theater bug bit. She received a full scholarship to study theater Sweetheart Ball is this weekend The Fishermen’s Hospital Foundation is throwing a big party this weekend — the 56th annual Sweetheart Ball. It’s set for Saturday, Feb. 6 at a private hangar at the Marathon airport. About 300 guests are readying for the affair that includes a catered dinner, live entertainment, auction of five big-ticket items, and an interactive fundraiser.

“We are looking for the community’s help to raise approximately $250,000 for new cardiac monitors for the hospital,” said Kim Gregory, the foundation’s executive director.

at Fontbonne University in Missouri after being spotted in a local production. Following graduation, she joined a prestigious theater group working in the children’s theater division. Then she served on the Humanities Council in Missouri and Illinois, creating traveling performances about historical figures.

“They were huge tent shows,” she said. “Steve, my husband, was our technical director.”

The couple moved to the Keys about a dozen years ago, settling in Marathon. She said that’s when she switched art mediums, back to creating things with her hands.

“I was painting and doing embroidery and reading. Then I started making art box handbags out of cigar boxes,” Cook said.

That led to jewelry and constant trips to the mainland for supplies to fuel her art habit.

She knew she wasn’t alone, so the idea of the Art Studio was born.

Besides the Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Cook’s murals grace several locations around town including Leigh Anne’s Coffee House, and the Jet Center. Plus, she has murals in Indiana, Illinois and even other countries — painted on mission trips, she said.

But the wall she’s working on now, that’s the most complex project she’s ever undertaken.

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February 6th and 7th

DATES Friday, Feb. 5 • Book discussion club at 10 a.m. at Marathon library; authors Bort and Madsen discuss “Bad JuJu” at noon at Marathon library.

Feb. 6-7 • Pigeon Key Art Festival at Marathon Community Park.

Saturday, Feb. 6 • Tea and fashion show at 2 p.m. at St. Columba Church, Marathon.

• Sweetheart Ball at 6 p.m. at Marathon airport hangar.

Sunday, Feb. 7 • BINGO from 1 to 4 p.m. at Marathon Elks Lodge. Open to the public.

Saturday & Sunday

Monday, Feb. 8 • Bridge at 1 p.m. at St. Columba Church, Marathon.

Wednesday, Feb. 10 • Ash Wednesday service and pancake dinner at 5:30 p.m. at Kirk of the Keys, Marathon.

• Photography club meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center, Big Pine Key. Thursday, Feb. 11 • Bridge at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center, Marathon.

• Women in art discussion at 1:30 p.m. at St. Columba Church, Marathon.

• Women’s health seminar from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mariners Hospital, MM 91.5.

Friday, Feb. 12 • Burger bonanza at 5 p.m. at Marathon High School’s Dolphin Bistro.

• Roller night from 7 to 9 p.m. at Marathon Community Park.

• Marathon Shrine Club Paper Drive from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Marathon.

Saturday, Feb. 13 • Christina’s Courage 5K Run/ Walk at 8 a.m. from Sheriff Headquarters, Stock Island.

Sunday, Feb. 14 • Journalist Fabiola Santiago to speak at 1:30 p.m. at St. Columba, Marathon.

• United Way Valentine’s Day Brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lobster Crawl Bar and Grill, MM 70.

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By Jason Koler

small reception was held on Key Colony Beach last week, when KCB Commissioner Geraldine Zahn resigned from office effective January 28, 2016.

“Leaving is a mixed bag so to speak,” she told the Weekly. “It’s been a pleasure to serve (the residents of Key Colony Beach).”

She cited improvements to the city’s wastewater system and the interlocal agreement with Marathon for fire and EMS services as highlights of her time on the dais, but said she is most proud of “giving our citizens everything they need and deserve while maintaining a fair tax base.”

Her seat will be filled by longtime Key Colony Beach businesswoman April Tracy whose family purchased the Cabana Club in 1979.

“I just love Key Colony Beach,” said Tracy. “I feel like I have something to contribute and am looking forward to the challenges of keeping Key Colony Beach one of the greatest little cities in America.”

Key Colony Beach was scheduled to hold an election this March to fill both Zahn and Tucker DeGraw’s seats.

However since only John DeNeale filed to run, both he and Tracy will serve two- year terms.

They join Mayor Jerry Ellis and commissioners Jim Pettorini and Ron Sutton on the dais.

• 2015 Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Reminder Bills and 4th Installment bills will be mailed out February 29, 2016.

LONG KEY HIDDEN GEM Oceanfront 3 BR 3 1/2 BA Fully Furnished Condo. Large Pool, Tennis, Boat Dock, Covered Parking, Beautiful Complex. $629,000.

LIVE ABOARD BOATING COMMUNITIES Coco Plum Yacht Club, $129,000 to $149,000 Harbor Cay Club, Marathon $69,000 Two fabulous options, call for details.

Stacie Kidwell, P.A. WATERFRONT HANDYMAN SPECIAL Keys RV condominium park, 1BR/1BA unit with dock. Fix it or replace it with a modular.

305-731-9075

$74,900. ML# 561572

StacieInTheKeys@gmail.com

• Reminder Mobile Homes expired on December 31st come in and renew to receive your RED 2016 year decal.

• Monroe County holds the record for most Reef Relief license plates sold 100 the month of December.

• The Monroe County Tax HOME Collector’s Offices will WELCOME 2BR/2BA homeFebruary in quiet neighborhood. throughout. be closed Monday, 15, Tiled 2016 in Open living, screened porch, storage, carport. observance of Presidents’ Day. $284,900 ML# 561834

- KEYS

Karen

TO THE KEY REAL ESTATE (SINCE 1990)

Bill

OPEN HOUSE

SOMBRERO - 3 BR / 2 BA concrete home fronting on Sombrero Golf Course. 98.9 ft. concrete protected dock and seawall w/boat lift and davits, sailboat depth water, with Ocean & Gulf access. Hugh tiki and hand painted bar for entertaining. Located in an area of fine homes. Near restaurants, banks and shops. $925,000 ML569069

OPEN HOUSE

2020 Manor Lane, Marathon Sunday February 7th - 1p.m. until 4p.m.

(305) 743-2300

Karen Farley-Wilkinson, Bill Wilkinson

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SEEN AROUND TOWN

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The Hidden Gem located on the Gulf behind The Hammocks of Marathon JOIN US FOR A FREE LIVING COMPASS WELLNESS WEEKEND February 19-21, 2016 @ St. Columba Episcopal Church.

“Building Resilience as We Put Life in Our Years, and Years in Our Life.” www.livingcompass.org Friday-2/19 We will meet at 5:30pm-Dinner included at 6:00pm

to introduce "a whole new approach to wellness", we will focus on learning about a new approach to wellness that is grounded in a generous spirituality, the session will conclude at 8:00pm.

Free Cup of Coffee with Purchase

Open to the Public!

• • • • •

Great Food Great Drinks Great Bartender Entertainment 5 Nights Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

1688 O/S Hwy • MM 48 • Bayside • 305-743-7298

Saturday-2/20 We will meet from 10am-3pm with lunch included

from noon to 1:00pm to introduce "Building resilience as we put life in our years and years in our life". We will participate in fun self-reflection and leave with a personal wellness plan to help us set goals for building greater resilience in our lives.

Sunday-2/21 Dr. Scott Stoner will preach the Sunday service at

9:00am and 11:00am at St. Columba and all are welcome to attend!

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

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!! PLEASE SIGN UP!

SUNDAY SERVICES AT 9AM & 11AM

451 West 52nd St, Marathon Fl 305 743-6412 • www.stcolumbamarathon.org Page 14 • Marathon Weekly • Feb. 5, 2016

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arathon residents enjoyed the warm sun and carnivallike atmosphere at the Community Park this past Saturday for the 9th annual Family Fun Fest. Organized by the City of Marathon Parks and Rec Department, more than 50 organizations, businesses and civic groups lent their support to the event that brought free food, music, sno-cones, popcorn games to estimated 2,000 attendees.

—Weekly Staff report

JASON KOLER/Keys Weekly

1. Members of the Marathon Fire Department pose with some kids whose safety is their priority. Marathon Deputy Fire Chief Eric Dunford, left, Logistics Officer “Hammer” Runyon and Fire Marshal Adam Geaneas.

During the event, the Fire Marshal was on the lookout for Publix store manager Steve Levine, “I would like to thank Marathon Publix for their donation of bananas and oranges for the Wounded Warriors.”

2. Brazilian businessman and Marathon resident Ronaldo Mattar, left, was most likely talking about Arno Silva’s calves with MCSO Capt. Gene Thompson, Marathon Fire Chief John Johnson and Marathon Mayor Mark Senmartin.

3. Cassie Wielander was one of many volunteers lending their talents to the festival as she painted the faces of many youngsters including Tanaria Walker.

More photos online: visit keysweekly.com.

A CHURCH OF OPEN HEARTS AND OPEN MINDS

St. Columba Episcopal Church

Family Fun Fest delivers a promise

Brenda Torrella & Teresa Yeider -

Represented the Sellers of 97 Coco Plum Dr. Slip T6, Marathon

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BE MY VALENTINE Sale!

20% Storewide Storewide

Sale!*

2 1 Day

(some exclusions may apply)

2920 Overseas Highway • MM 48.5, MARATHON (next to Formula Freediving) • (305) 289-4383

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Stores

Only!

This Saturday, Feb 6!

40% ofF

selected

items!

11499 Overseas Hwy • MM 53, MARATHON (across from D’asign Source) • (305) 289-0199

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ON FIRE THIS WEEK The teams with the highest percentage of weight loss from Jan. 25 to Feb. 1 are listed below.

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

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

I like the team format of the Marathon Meltdown.

When you are accountable to teammates, you give more effort because you don’t want to let them down.

— Bruce Franck

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-2.14%

FLABULESS Melissa, Marie & Syndi

FULL FEED Larry, Greg & Mike

-2.04%

DRAMA QUEENS Devin, Allison & Jenn

-1.88%

GOO GOO DOLLS Hillary, Stacy & Clare -1.63%

THIN IT TO WIN IT* Ashley, Iveth & Myriam -0.98%

CAST A WEIGH Michelle, Bruce & Donna -0.68%

LEAN QUEENS Kathleen, Ginger & Diane -1.59%

LOSING TO WIN Mallory, Kacey & Robert -0.97%

WEIGHTED DOWN Leslie, Patrick & Liz -0.62%

MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLE Dodie, Nikki & Heather -1.47%

DIETING DIVAS Lynny, Trish & Julie -0.97%

THE BURNING LIPIDS Beth, Elisa & Melissa -0.53%

POUND PINCHERS Denis, Scott & Amanda -1.23%

BOB MARLEY TEAM Gloria, Jan & Maria -0.91%

GIRTH VADER Patty, Joe & Dustin -0.22%

THE DEFLATABLES Eric, Lorie & Shamera -1.19%

LET’S LOSE THE CABOOSE Giovanna, Jamie & Eric -0.88%

FIT TO PRINT Sara, Anneke & Kristen -0.19%

THE WEIGH-IN CRASHERS* Javier, Viviana & Lynn -1.15%

THE LEFTOVERS* Janet, Lauren & Malinda -0.73%

OCEAN THREE Connie, Jerry &Ed 0%

TRIPLE THREAT John, James & Dave -1.14%

QUEEN BEE & CHUBBIE HUBBIES Wendy, Rodney & John -0.71%

50 SHADES OF FIT* Cindy, Bambi & Jose +0.09%

ALREADY THE BIGGEST LOSERS* David, John and Carlos -1.06%

CHUBBIES Ben, Zoraida & Teddy -0.71%

HIPPO-CRITS* Kate, Kate & Heather +0.16%

FOOD FIGHTERS Dan, Chuck & George -1.02%

8 2 MUCH & DRUNK 2 MUCH Tricia, Danielle & Paul -0.71%

WAISTING AWAY* Heather, Danielle & Brittany +0.43%

tip

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

Diet experts always talk about “lifestyle change.” In fact, it’s so overused, it’s kind of lost its meaning. Here’s a better term: change you can live with. Can I live without sugar in my coffee? I didn’t think so, but it turns out I can, and have, for more than a year. I still add cream to my coffee, but there may be a time when I can live without that too. I am also beginning to understand the benefits of protein without the fat. I used to use my protein intake as an excuse to ignore the fat in sausage or cheese. It turns out, I am becoming a big devotee of elk meat. (Seriously delicious.) The change that you can live with carries over; it doesn’t end after 16 weeks. The Marathon Meltdown is a journey, not a destination, and the goal is to pick up as many long-term tools as possible.

— Sara Matthis Page 16 • Upper Keys Weekly • Feb. 5, 2016

COURTNEY GALANTINO/twistoffateimagery.com

strength & Conditioning

LUNGES Keep your upper body straight, with your shoulders back and relaxed and chin up (pick a point to stare at in front of you so you don't keep looking down). Always engage your core. Step forward with one leg, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle. Make sure your front knee is directly above your ankle, not pushed out too far, and make sure your other knee doesn't touch the floor. Keep the weight in your heels as you push back up to the starting position.

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

LET FOOD FOR THOUGHT HELP YOU MELTDOWN!

Food for Thought Organic Café EAT WELL – LIVE WELL

Serving Breakfast and Lunch – Dine In or Take Out

Recipe

• Tasty Organic Dishes made from Pure, Clean, Non-GMO ingredients – Made Fresh Daily • Fresh Fruit Smoothies & Juices • Vegan, Vegetarian, Raw & Gluten-Free Cuisine

SPICY BLACK BEAN SALSA

305-743-3297

Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz each) reduced sodium black beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (10 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained ½ cup whole kernel corn, ¼ cup finely chopped red onion ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 Tbsp lime juice ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Open Mon-Sat 8:30 – 5 • Sunday 10-5 Gulfside Village • Next Door to Anthony’s • Marathon

Directions: Stir together beans, drained tomatoes, corn, onion, cilantro, lime juice and cumin in medium bowl.

Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

Serve with whole grain/wheat tortilla chips

IMPROVES CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS MUSCULAR STRENGTH & ENDURANCE LOW IMPACT 24 TOTAL MUSCLES WORKED PER STROKE IMPROVES BLOOD CIRCULATION EASY ON THE JOINTS

what you eat The SuperBowl is upon us. For many, that means extra helpings of chips and dip, pizza … and the all-American chicken wing. Every chicken wing has between 90 and 100 calories each. It would take about 22 minutes* of moderate-pace walking, to burn off EACH chicken wing. (*Calculated on the weight of a 175-pound woman.)

94

calories per wing

22

minutes walking

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IMPROVES FLEXIBILITY BENEFITS THE JOINTS BURNS HIGH AMOUNT OF CALORIES EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT LEGS, CORE, ARMS HELPS REDUCE HEART DISEASE Call: 305-942-5671 Email: KeysStrength@gmail.com

Marathon, FL

(moderate-pace)

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Grab a bike and be on the historic 7 Mile Bridge in 5 minutes NTALS

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Visit Henry Flagler's Historic Pigeon Key

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Let’s go Fishing!

Daily Historical Tours At 10am, 12pm, & 2pm • www.pigeonkey.net

MARATHON LADY DOCKS U.S.1 at Vaca Cut Bridge Mile Marker 53 Marathon, FL

305.743.5580

Marathon Lady • 73’ Party Boat www.MARATHONLADY.net

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

New

Exhibits

Fun Rain or Shine!

Voted Best Place to take the Kids!

305-407-3262 • 11710 O/S Hwy • MM 53 www.floridakeysaquariumencounters.com Page 18 • Marathon Weekly • Feb. 5, 2016

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TO DO

Largest Inventory

Lowest Prices Five Star Service Wyland to appear.

Art Festival is this weekend Contributed

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eld as a fundraiser for the tiny historic island called Pigeon Key in the tropical Florida Keys, the two-day juried Pigeon Key Art Festival attracts exemplary artists and quality buyers from across the globe. The event takes place Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 6-7 at the Marathon Community Park, MM49, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Seventy fine artists and craftsmen, delicious regional cuisine and live art and auction by preeminent celebrity marine life artist, Wyland, are all planned. New this year will be historical elements, art activities and educational programming highlighting the Pigeon Key Foundation’s important projects.

The festival has invited some area research organizations to create a showcase of the important eco-tourism organizations that dominate the Middle Keys.

At the festival guests will find exhibits and displays, touch tanks, hands-on activities and even a puppet show that bring marine and wildlife education to life.

Historical preservation ois important to The Pigeon Key Foundation’s mission. On Saturday reenactors from the Key West Ship Wreck Museum will be on hand telling stories. Larry Herlth, artist and sculptor (also known as “Lighthouse Larry”) will educate guests on lighthouses in the Keys.

Two-day entry is $7 per person for adults and free for children under 12 and all fees stay local to help the Pigeon Key Foundation.

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.com MM 93 Bayside

305.853.5370

93160 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070 www.UniqueMarine.com LIKE US on facebook.com/uniquemarine.fl Page 19 • Upper Keys Weekly • Feb. 5, 2016

800 12th Street, Key Colony Beach $1,495,000

It's time to buy or sell in Paradise: Call me Today!

Charly Farritor • (520) 271-5518 RE/MAX All Keys Real Estate, Marathon

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305-481-6887 Open 9 – 5 everyday 309 Key Colony Beach Causeway Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 www.GailsIslandrealty.com Page 20 • Upper Keys Weekly • Feb. 5, 2016

860 Shelter Bay Dr, Key Colony Beach $1,399,000

521 11th Street, Key Colony Beach $949,000

I have been listing and selling in the Florida Keys for over 25 years.

Let me put my experience to work for YOU! Lynn O. Goodwin

Broker/Sales Associate Key Colony Beach Realty, Inc

Cell: (305) 923-9487

lynngoodwinre@gmail.com

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GREATER MARATHON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 305-743-5417 • 1-800-262-7284

www.sunsetgrille7milebridge.com

THIS SUNDAY

BIG GAME PARTY! Come watch the BIG GAME on Sun. Feb 7 on the LARGEST HD SCREEN in the Florida Keys!!! 18 Ft Poolside Monster Screen and a 2ND HUGE Screen on Sunset Beach!! Plus 15 more HDTVs to see the game! FREE Jello shot when your Team scores! Must be wearing Team Jersey! Food and Drink Specials Galore!

Game Time BBQ Dinner Menu

Grilled Ribeye Steaks • Grilled Fresh Florida Lobster Grilled Jerked Dolphin with Mango Salsa Bacon Wrapped Scallops & Shrimp • BBQ Baby Back Ribs Churrasco Steaks Baked Potato & Corn on the Cob

NEXT WEEK - 6 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF SUNSET GRILLE!!!

Join us for a great celebration with many specials and surprises ALL WEEKEND LONG!

THREE HUNDRED AND THIRD WEEKLY SUNDAY FUNDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2016

BIG GAME TY TAILGATE POOL & BEACH PAR LIVE “Rick & Dayna” play on the pool deck from 1-5 pm!!

Grilled on the Pool Deck

Drink Specials

World Famous Cheeseburgers $1 Jello Shots Ultimate Breakfast Burger $2 Coors Light and BBQ Baby Back Ribs Seven Mile Ale Drafts Bacon Wrapped Lobster Many Other Bar Specials Grilled Ribeye Sandwiches Grilled Bratwurst Blackened Dolphin Sandwiches BBQ Bacon Wrapped Shrimp & Scallops Chili Cheese Dogs

305-396-7235

7 Knights Key Boulevard • MM 47 (At the Foot of the 7 Mile Bridge, Ocean) Page 22 • Marathon Weekly • Feb. 5, 2016

info@floridakeysmarathon.com www.floridakeysmarathon.com 12222 Overseas Highway Marathon, Florida 33050

BUSINESS Feb 10th 5:30-7:30pm AFTER HOURS GREAT FOOD • GREAT DRINKS • GREAT FRIENDS • GREAT NETWORKING

Who: Crane Point Museum and Nature Center When: Wednesday, Feb 10th from 5:30-7:30PM Where: 5550 Overseas Highway, MM 50 What: Great networking, food & beverages; come promote your business and meet Marathon business owners, executives, and leaders!

MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON Feb 16th, 12-1pm When: Feb 16th from 12 - 1pm Where: Nowhere Bar & Grill

11399 O/S Hwy, MM 53

Speaker: Dr. Emily Schulten Topic: Internship Opportunities for Businesses through Florida Keys Community College

BRIEFLY Early voting starts Feb. 29 Feb. 16 is the last day for party changes and new registrations for the March 15 Presidential Preference Primary.

Early voting will begin Monday, Feb. 29 through Saturday, March 12. Early voting sites will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Supervisor of Elections Offices located at 530 Whitehead St #101, Key West; 10015 Overseas Hwy, Marathon; 102050 Overseas Hwy #137, Key Largo; and other locations, including Big Pine Key Community Park, 31009 Atlantis Dr., Big Pine Key; and Islamorada library, MM. 81.7, Islamorada.

More information on sample ballots, voter status and vote by mail requests can be found at keyselections.org.

Public invited to band concert Marathon High School will be hosting the 2016 Monroe County School District AllCounty Band again this year.

The All-County Bands are comprised of selected students from all of the Keys Schools.

After practicing together for two days, everybody is invited to the final concert this Saturday, Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. in the MHS Performing Arts Center. The concert is free and open to the public.

RSVP to Jeanine@floridakeysmarathon.com / (305) 743-5417

WHY?

JOIN THE MARATHON CHAMBER • Monthly networking opportunities to get your business, product, and service out to the business community

FOR SALE

BY OWNER

• We offer various marketing tools and help promote your business • Customers are more likely to do business with “Chamber-Members” • We represent your interests and give back to our great community

Contact Daniel for more info: 305-743-5417 / ceo@floridakeysmarathon.com

785 W. 63rd St, Marathon 2 BR/ 2BA Call 305-743-5631 Page 22 • Upper Keys Weekly • Feb. 5, 2016

COMMUNITY NEWS Thanks Marathon for Voting Us

Best Happy Hour

-7 Years in a Row-

And to Matt “MJ” for Best Bartender

KATHY LANCASTER/kathylancaster.com

Big Game – Big Screens

Carolina Panthers vs. Denver Broncos Sunday February 7th - Kick off at 6:30 Live Radio Broadcast starting 1 Hour before the Game Check out our “Team Specials” on the menu

Wine Time Wednesday $15 select bottles all day

Reading has gone to the dogs Izaiah Morales, a seventh grade student at Marathon Middle High School, enjoys reading aloud to pet-pal Jasmine, a pit bull trained to interact calmly in a variety of situations. Morales and Jasmine participated in the school Library Learning Commons reading event, Reading has Gone to the [Service] Dogs, recently as part of Florida’s Celebrate Literacy program. The school event aims to pair student readers with a dog specifically trained to offer comfort and, hopefully, for the students to associate reading as a pleasurable pastime, explained Kathy Lancaster, library information services director. Offered each period over the course of a school day, the program served a total of 100 students with eight dogs and their handlers.

Jasmine is certified with Dog Therapy International.

BRIEFLY Moose Lodge needs volunteers

a Week for Lunch and Dinner

Come by car, boat or foot!

ay

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REDUCED! MOTIVATED SELLERS

4pm -6pm, Daily 30¢ Shrimp or Wings

Open 7 Days

ew us Ca

The annual Tea & Fashion Show will take place on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. in the Parish Hall at St. Columba Episcopal Church, 451 52nd St., Marathon, behind the Panda House Restaurant. English high tea will be served along with scones, cookies, fruit, and tea sandwiches, followed by a fashion show presented by Island Silver & Spice of Islamorada.

Local adults and children will model the latest in Keys fashions. Door prizes, gift baskets and 50/50 raffles will be part of

Voted Best Happy Hour 7 years in a Row

i sk ow

Fashion and tea presented by St. Columba

Crime thriller story tracks killer to Marathon

Retired Cleveland Police Officer Karl Bort and co-author Thekla Madsen will discuss their debut novel “Bad JuJu in Cleveland,” a crime thriller involving drugs, murder, and

voodoo, on Friday, Feb. 5 from noon to 2 p.m. in the community room at the Marathon library.

They’ll discuss their writing process and how they co-authored a book without ever having actually met. The plot involves a manhunt that takes the characters from Cleveland to Florida — specifically Marathon and a scene at the Marathon library.

Mon: Carolina BBQ • Tues: Jumbo Gumbo Bowls Wed: Wine Time - $15 Featured Bottles Thurs: Prime Rib Night Fri & Sat: House Specials Sun: $10 Spaghetti and Meatballs

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Marathon Moose Lodge is in need of someone who can help with cooking and also a volunteer to paint a mural on the building. Call 305-743-6062 and leave a message.

the festivities. Limited tickets are available for $20 by calling 305-743-6412.

DAILY SPECIALS

LIVE MUSIC

Tues. thru Fri. – Featuring Tues. Roger Jokela – Wed. Kenny Fairbrother Thurs. John Bartus Fri. Karen Weber & The Funkin’ Conch Band

DaSign Source Interior, Metal Roof 3Bed/1 Bath Ground Level home. All Offers Considered. Call Karen "Coop" Cooper at 305-304-2209 or Trish Hintze at 305-923-9976 to view this lovely home.

305-289-7445 www.sparkyslanding.com Located in the KCB Marina on Sadowski Causeway, MM53.5 Ocean

Each Century 21 office is independently owned and operated.

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City of Marathon City Council Agenda

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

Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Hwy., Marathon Tuesday, February 9, 2015 5:30 P.M. (* Denotes Item Is Passed By Consent Upon Approval Of Agenda) Public Comments taken on all items and at 6:30pm time certain for items not on the agenda or as soon as possible thereafter or after the last agenda item; whichever comes first.

City Council Items *A. Approval of Minutes B. Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month Proclamation (Mayor Senmartin) C. Community Announcements

Francisco Santistevan - Represented the Buyers of 113 Stirrup Key Rd #3B2, Marathon

1025 Ocean Drive 3

Just Sold: Karen COOP Cooper Download our free app, Text C21301733 to 87778

City Manager Report A. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Report B. Building and Code Department Report C. Marina Department Report D. Wastewater Utility Department Report E. City Hall Update F. Legal Report G. Marathon Yacht Club Fee Waiver Request for Flea Market Event to be held on February 27th at Marathon Community Park Ordinances for First Public Hearing A. Ordinance 2016-01 Creating Section 32-34 Of The City Code Establishing A Tow Away Zone On Aviation Boulevard And A Portion Of Harbor Drive; Providing For The Repeal Of All Code Provisions And Ordinances Inconsistent With This Ordinance; Providing For Severability; And Providing For An Effective Date.

Resolutions for Adoption *A. Resolution 2016-13, Approving A Proposal By AT&T For The Installation And Monthly Maintenance Of a Fiber Network To Service City Hall, Fire Station 14, the Marina, and the Park; Authorizing The City Manager To Expend Budgeted Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date.

Each Office is Individually Owned and Operated

Selling the Keys with ease!

305-304-2209 coopdegras@bellsouth.net www.keyscoop.com

Intern Wanted Weekly seeking candidate with good photography, writing and communication skills for part-time position. Please email sara@keysweekly.com.

B. Resolution 2016-14, Authorizing A Perpetual Lease Between The City Of Marathon And McDonalds Corporation For Certain Properties In Ownership Of The City; Requiring Certain Improvements Be Made By McDonalds; Authorizing The Mayor To Sign The Lease Agreement; And Providing For An Effective Date. *C. Resolution 2016-15, Retroactively Approving Grant Agreement No. 1659 Between The City And The Monroe County Tourist Development Council For The Coco Plum Shoreline Restoration And Stabilization Project, Executed On January 29, 2016; And Providing For An Effective Date.

D. Resolution 2016-16, Authorizing A “Piggy Back Purchase” Pursuant To The City’s Procurement Policies And Procedures And Authorizing The Purchase Of Office Furniture and Equipment In An Amount Not To Exceed $250,000.00 from KI; Authorizing The City Manager To Expend Budgeted Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date. *E. Resolution 2016-17, Approving A Grant Agreement Between The City And The Florida Department Of Environmental Protection To Complete Culvert Improvements On 89th Street, Ocean; Authorizing The Mayor To Sign Said Agreement; And Providing For An Effective Date. *F. Resolution 2016-18, Waiving The City’s Competitive Bidding Procedures And Approving A Proposal By RV Communications For The Provision Of A Phone System, Including Phones At All City Locations, Necessary Software Licenses, And Digital Telephone For The Fire Department; Authorizing The City Manager To Expend Budgeted Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date.

G. Resolution 2016-19, Approving Change Order No. 5 To Contract Between The City And Pedro Falcon Electrical Contractors In The Original Amount Of $4,376,514.00 For The Construction Of City Hall And Council Chambers; Increasing The Contract In An Amount Not To Exceed $285,000.00 For Modifications to The Floor Plan, Flooring, Security Components, and Various Other Items; Extending the Substantial Completion Date 90 Days; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Change Order And Expend Budgeted Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date.

No Sell dentistry…

State-of-the-art office with a staff that cares!

Dr. Travis Bennett DMD

Implant and General Dentistry Fellow International Congress of Oral Implantologists Fellow Misch International Implant Institute

Dr. Seanica Howe DDS Orthodontist

Joleen Barrett, RDH • Lauren Wheeler, RDH Dennis Lee, RDH • Cerise Pinder, RDH

Everyone Loves a Gentle Dentist

Offering comprehensive dental treatment including: Implant Dentistry • Root Canal therapy • Crowns and Bridges Cosmetic Dentistry • Teeth Whitening • Veneers/Lumineers Orthodontics • Oral Surgery • Preventive Gum Care

The public hearings will commence at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as business permits, in the Marathon Government Center, EOC Room, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the discussion; or, written comments may be sent to the City of Marathon, c/o City Clerk, 9805 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050.

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at such hearing or meeting, one will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA Assistance: Anyone needing special assistance at the City Council hearing due to disability should contact the City of Marathon City Attorney at (305) 289-4130 at least two days prior thereto. Please contact the City Clerk at clavierd@ci.marathon.fl.us if you would like to receive any of the items on the agenda by email.

EveryoneLovesaGentleDentist.com • MM 103 Oceanside • 305-451-2616

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COMMUNITY NEWS

DRN Moving Inc. Started in 1997, DRN Moving and Storage, located in Big Pine Key, has been helping people transition and making moves easier with their 20 years of local and worldwide service. The full service moving company is the oldest Florida Keys based moving business.

“We move people’s lives from anywhere in the Keys, to anywhere in the world,” said owner Derek Norman of his 12 employees. “We offer the best moving and storage options in Monroe County.”

In addition to the moving

Garden event grows

services offered, DRN also rents Penske trucks for the do-it-yourself-

Charles and Sandra Neiditz, and Marathon Garden Club President and Janet Oechsle celebrate the success of its recent Janfuary Jamboree. They reported a record-breaking crowd and brisk sales. Profits from the annual event are earmarked for the club’s scholarship fund. Mark your calendars for the garden club’s next big event: The House and Garden Tour on March 5.

ers, and has affordable storage options available, including indoor units, and a variety of sizes of outdoor and covered storage for boats, travel trailers, motorhomes, or cars.

“We are dedicated to bringing a higher level of service to our customers,” he said. “We want to exceed your expectations.”

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‘All The Light We Cannot See’ discussed at book club The Marathon Library Book Discussion Club will meet Friday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. in the conference room to discuss “All the Light We Cannot See.” In March, the group will discuss “Boys in the Boat,” a memoir by Daniel James Brown. Out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times — the improb-

able, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant. Copies are available at our Marathon branch library.

For more information, contact Ann Lynch at 305-731-8683.

FIU professor of art to speak on Feb. 11

DRN is a member of the American Moving and Storage Association,

FIU Professor of Latin American Art Carol Damian will speak on Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at St. Columba Episcopal Church, 451 52nd St, Marathon. The former Art Director of the Perez and Frost Art Museums will discuss why there aren’t more great women artists. Coffee, tea and cookies will be served at 1:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

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SEEN AROUND TOWN

Early Bird Special 4PM-6PM Every Day

Buy one entree get the second “on the house.”

Prime Rib Friday

Saturday DJ FiJi 10PM

Monday Johnny Live 4:30 Tuesday McShimmel 4:30 Paul Shimmel with Michelle McClintock

Plus Ladies Night 6PM-Midnight Magic Man Scott 8PM & Get Lucky Trivia 9PM Thursday 25ȼ Wings 6PM-10PM

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Rocketman remembered

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orky’s was the site of an hours-long memorial for the recently deceased Robert Crelock Hudson — known to locals as Rocketman. The event last week paid tribute to the musician who entertained and served as an ambassador for the Keys.

He’s best remembered as one of the founding members of the Florida Straits Band and host of the Sunday night jams at Dockside.

—Weekly Staff report

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ANNEKE PATTERSON/Keys Weekly & Contributed 1. A wall of memories commemorates his impact.

2. Porky’s recent tiki expansion was much needed during the memorial for musician Rocketman.

Over 100 Craft Beers Wine & Spirits Surround Sound 10 HD 60” Screens

Steaks Seafood & Pasta Full Menu Available Until 2AM 5800 Overseas Highway MM50 Gulfside Village Marathon, FL 305-743-5888

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3. A 21-gun salute honors Rocketman’s contributions to Marathon, including his once-upon-a-time smallest museum in the world parked on that very spot.

4. Rocketman’s daughter Roxanne, center, tears up as she is presented the American flag.

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Seafood

Steak Sushi Lionfish 37 Beers on Tap Full liquor bar Live Music &

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Reservations Recommended

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BIG GAME PARTY 6:30 Kick Off Special

Regular Menu Half Off* Appetizers Dinner Entrees Sushi

Gridiron Grub Brats, Giant Pretzels, Beer Cheese & Fancy Mustard Seating 1st Come – No Reservations 3 Drink Minimum *Some Exclusions Apply Page 27 • Upper Keys Weekly • Feb. 5, 2016

BRIEFLY FKAA extends assistance to senior citizens, disabled vets

NIGHTLY SPECIALS BY CHEF KELLY

VALENTINE’S SPECIAL DINNER FOR 2

$49.95

INCLUDES Two Salads Two Entrees & A Slice of Key Lime Pie to Share

Reservations Recommended

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LIVE MUSIC WED 2/10 Parrot Head Party with Rick Lieder

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Free tax help for local taxpayers

FRI 2/12 TBA OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8:00AM -11:00PM

Karen Raspe, P.A. - Represented the Buyers of 29222 Coconut Palm Drive, Big Pine Key

Heart Care Starts Here February is American Heart Month!

Fishermen’s Community Hospital

Convenient Care Clinics

Fishermen’s Community Hospital Encourages You to Schedule an Appointment Today for Your Annual Exam and Check-Up.

For when you need medical care, but you don’t need Emergency Services

Walk-ins Welcome!

17 Ships Way Big Pine Key, FL 305-396-7622 Open M-F, 9 AM to 5 PM

5701 Overseas Hwy, Ste 18 Marathon, FL 305-735-4107 Open M-F, 7 AM to 7 PM Saturdays from 9 AM to 3 PM

Free federal income tax preparation and efiling by AARP TaxAide volunteers will be available through April 14 for middle- and low-income taxpayers at Marathon Senior Center on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Key Largo Library on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and at Big Pine Senior Center on Thursdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Special attention is given to those age 60 and older, but this help is available to all. Taxpayers are helped on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring a copy of last year’s tax return, current year’s tax information, social security cards for yourself and any dependents, photo ID, details of your health insurance coverage, and any other pertinent information.

Marathon Garden Club discusses orchids

Drs. Boros, Homan and Steinfeld Board Certified Cardiologists Fishermen’s Community Cardiology provides comprehensive cardiology care in the office and in the hospital, managing both common and complex cardiac illnesses for adults of all ages.

Call 305-743-2733 for an Appointment

8151 Overseas Hwy, Suite 400, Marathon, FL

305-743-5533 | fishermenshospital.org | MM 48.7 Marathon Page 28 • Marathon Weekly • Feb. 5, 2016

Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is continuing its effort to assist income-eligible seniors and permanently disabled veterans by reducing their monthly utility bills. To be eligible the applicant must be 60 years of age or older or a permanently disabled veteran on the date of application. Applicants must also meet the income requirements not exceeding the maximum annual Social Security Retirement Benefit, which is single home occupant $31,668 per household and, for a residence with more than one occupant $63,336. For more information, call 305-296-2454, or visit fkaa.com.

The Marathon Garden Club will meet on Friday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. at 5270 Overseas Hwy, MM 50. Orchid expert Vernon Bloch will introduce five native Florida orchids, which will be available for sale. He will give advice on mounting orchids on trees and pest management. Guests are always welcome. Call 305-7434971 for more information, or visit marathongardenclub.org.

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anessa Seaverns from Cape May, New Jersey moved to the Keys in 2008 to escape the weather and enjoy the water.

She's been slinging drinks at Sparky's Landing in Key Colony Beach for two days, but has been working at the waterfront restaurant for two months.

She said in her short time behind the bar that the Pineapple Crusher is a favorite for the bar patrons. Made with Jose Cuervo 1800 Coconut, a flavored tequila, and pineapple juice — because tequila is a big seller. "It's a good switch up from a piña colada," she said, which she's already mastered along with the cocorita in her short time behind the bar.

Sparky's is celebrating its 10-year anniversary Monday.

"There are locals and tourists all sitting together and getting along in one spot," she said about why she loves working there. "Not to mention the great food and great service."

When she isn't working, she's snorkeling at her favorite spot: Sombrero Reef.

She said the cocktails go best with happy hour peel-and-eats and the dinner entrée of coconut shrimp.

Sparky’s Landing is located on the Sadowski Causeway leading to Key Colony Beach.

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New bartender Vanessa serves up a well known Sparky's drink — The Pineapple Crusher. Sparky's is also celebrating its 10-year anniversary this week.

Open 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

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NOWHERE BAR & GRILL McShimmel – Friday, Feb. 5 Four Sheets to the Wind – Saturday, Feb. 6 Pirate karaoke with J.R. Jones – Every Thursday Aargh Golf Carts

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Valentine’s Variety Romantic choices to spice up Valentine’s Day from breakfast ‘til bedtime!

V-Day Grand Breakfast Buffet with Unlimited Mimosas 7-11am at Ocean

Valentine’s Dinner with Champagne 5:30 -10pm at Alma*

Love-Is-In-The-Air After Party Live music & dancing, starts at 10pm *Reservations required, space is limited.

Make reservations today at

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SPARKY’S LANDING Karen Weber & The Funkin’ Conchs — Friday, Feb. 5 Roger Jokela — Tuesday, Feb. 9 Ken Fairbrother — Wednesday, Feb. 10 John Bartus – Thursday, Feb. 11

THE HURRICANE Megan Ellis – Friday, Feb. 5 Karen Weber & Funkin’ Conchs – Saturday, Feb. 6 Open Mic Night with Tony — Wednesday, Feb. 10 Zydefunk – Thursday, Feb. 4 RED ELVISES – Friday, Feb. 12 LULU’S Parrothead Party – Wednesday, Feb. 10 Mike V. – Thursday, Feb. 11 PORKY’S BAYSIDE Tim Dee —Friday, through Sunday Michael Hammond – Wednesday, Feb. 10 BURDINES Joe Mama – Every Friday BARNACLE BARNEY’S Mike Hammond – Friday, Feb. 5 Joe Mama – Saturday, Feb. 6 Mike Hammond – Sunday, Feb. 7 Dan Sullivan – Monday, Feb. 8 Michael J. – Thursday, Feb. 11 KEY WEST BOTTLE CAP LOUNGE DJ Dance Party – Fridays and Saturdays Country Dancing with Marvin – Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.

DJ Dino House Music– Tuesdays at 10 p.m.

Karaoke with Shawn – Wednesdays at 8 p.m.

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Sam Williams PA, Realtor

Sam.Williams@ColdwellBanker.com (305) 289-6559

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335 Orange Avenue, Marathon Physically this is a 3bed 3bath with about just shy of 1400 square feet, 2bed 2bath upstairs and a non-conforming Mother-in law efficiency apt downstairs. New Roof, new a/c verified with permit, wind mitigation report on file, this is a double lot so 15k square feet, less than a block from the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico, sewer hook-up done and assessment is paid in full. $349,000

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1998 Overseas Highway This is the 4th floor penthouse unit. Dockage available for $435 per week even to vacation rental tenants, 2 swimming pools, 15% discount at the bar including happy hour, all new impact windows within last few years, new bamboo floors, new Bosch dishwasher, views of Boot Key Harbor and Atlantic Ocean in distance. Pool and dockage are located right off of the backyard fencing area at the Hyatt next door. Gated community with elevator and large plush green grass yard to play in, weekly rentals allowed. Walk in closet in master. $430,000

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396 25th Street, Marathon Lowest priced waterfront single family home in Middle Keys.

Granite, stainless, impact windows, above flood, affordable insurances. Located inside Boot Key Harbor with 37 feet of dockage. House is being sold fully furnished except for few personal items. Outdoor kitchen and covered sitting area.

3BR/2BA $459,000

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826 68th Street Freshly painted, new carpet in bedrooms, new stainless kitchen appliances, tile backsplash in kitchen recently added, large tile floors throughout downstairs, Solid Concrete House, fenced in yard, paver driveway, lots of parking and trailer storage, ocean is a stone’s throw at the end of the street, new electric meter and weather head, 5th bedroom has its own entrance and could be a mother-in-law suite, wind mitigation, 4point inspection, and roof certification will be on file soon and insurance quotes also coming soon. Place is move in ready for a large family or long term rental $389,000

Current Pendings:

11325 3rd Avenue, Ocean, Marathon

Location, Location, Location!!! Gorgeously appointed 4bed 4bath canal front home w/open water views, tiki hut, boat lift, 70ft/dock, clean water flow through canal with easy access to both Ocean and Gulf in minutes, near to shopping & restaurants, 2nd floor master suite, new impact windows, stainless appliances and sile stone counter tops, rod/reel shed, bait freezers, stainless fish clean table w/commercial sprayer. House comes fully furnished w/exception of a few items. $879,000

308 Pine Tree Street, Duck Key Over 1 half acre of Oceanfront in Exclusive Duck Key FL! Facing the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean, brand new pool, gazebo w/ bridge walkway over new concrete pond and lush landscaping. 138 ft of solid concrete dock.

Garage for 2 vehicles and golf cart (included in sale). 3BR/3BA $3,985,000

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10749 1st Avenue, Gulf, Marathon New Royal Crest Remodel! New metal roof, all brand new impact windows and doors. New electric, plumbing, fixtures, framing, sheetrock and bathrooms. Kitchen has stainless steel appliances and granite counters.

4BR/2.1BA $389,700

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113 Stirrup Key New bamboo floors, some windows have been replaced with impact glass, unit is southwest corner of building with porch facing courtyard, New stainless appliances, Building recently painted, stilted covered parking for 2 to 3 vehicles, interior storage area, centrally located in Marathon. Boat ramp 1 mile down road, bike and jog path 1 block away, Pets allowed up to 2, currently tenant occupied. Please call to set up appointment. $199,000

487 29th Street, Marathon • 235 A Sombrero Beach Rd, Marathon 56 7th Street, Key Colony Beach • 87200 Overseas Hwy, B1, Plantation Key Page 31 • Marathon Weekly • Feb. 5, 2016

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109 Avenue D, 314, Coco Plum 197,900 ON THE WATER WITH DOCKAGE and CORNER UNIT !You can't beat this. Deep water allowing for large vessel including sailboats, 1/2 Mile from the beach, heated swimming pool, laundry on site, private tennis court, convenient bike/jog path 1 block away, Pet friendly, and unit is Clean, Clean! Plenty of inside storage with 2 closets, trailer storage also available on site. $197,900

Current Solds:

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Air show gets green light Naval Air Station Key West’s MWR Marketing Coordinator Emma Harlow, left, and Scott Duszynski, Keys Federal Credit Union’s President & CEO announce the bank’s sponsorship of the 2016 NAS Key West Southernmost Air Spectacular.

This year’s show features the US Navy’s Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron, world renowned aerial performances and local acrobatic pilots on

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(305) 743-3131 • sweetsavannahs.com • MM 53, Ocean • 11287 Overseas Highway Page 32 • Marathon Weekly • Feb. 5, 2016

BRIEFLY Save the date For flea market

The Marathon Yacht Club is organizing a big yard sale for Saturday, Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marathon Community Park. The event will generate funds for various club projects and charities. For more information about the event, or to donate items for sale, visit midkeysfleamarket.com or call 305-916-9354.

Marathon Shriners host charity drive

(assorted flavors, no special orders)

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Saturday and Sunday, April 2-3 at Naval Air Station Key West with free general admission and free parking.

The Marathon Shrine Club will be conducting its annual paper drive on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Publix and Walgreens stores in Marathon. All collections go directly to the Shrine Children’s Hospitals. Look for the volunteers wearing the red Fez hats holding donation buckets. For more information, or to make a donation, contact Bob Warn at 305-289-8178.

Whalton’s Pet Shops support birds with raffle Whalton’s Pet Shops in Marathon and Big Pine will be holding a raffle in February to raise funds for The Marathon Wild Bird Center. Raffle tickets will be $1 each and the prize is a $100 gift certificate. The winner will be chosen on Saturday, Feb. 27 at noon at the Marathon store with an exhibit to illustrate the organization’s mission and needs.

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KEYS DISEASE

Crazy Laws in America, Part 1 The Keys Disease Guide on how not to get in trouble in the 50 states

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s I said last week, my good UK friend Mac has come to the rescue yet again! This week, being concerned about his friends across the pond, he sent along a list of actual laws in the United States so that wherever in this great land we traveled, we would have a better chance of not landing in jail. And let me tell you, these are some crazy laws that are actually on the books in all 50 states!

Alabama: It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church.

Alaska: It is illegal to wake a sleeping bear to take a photo.

Arizona: It is illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs.

Arkansas: It is illegal to mispronounce “Arkansas.”

California: A frog that dies during a frog-jumping contest cannot legally be eaten.

Colorado: It is illegal to ride a horse while under the influence.

Connecticut: A pickle cannot legally be considered a pickle unless it bounces.

Delaware: R-rated movies cannot be shown in drive-in theaters.

Florida: If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as if it would for a vehicle.

Georgia: It is illegal to keep

an ice cream cone in your back pocket on Sundays.

Hawaii: Coins are not allowed to be placed in one’s ears.

Idaho: It is illegal to give your sweetheart a box of chocolates that weighs more than 50 pounds.

Illinois: It is legal for a minor to drink as long as he or she is enrolled in a culinary program.

Indiana: Moustaches are illegal if the wearer has a tendency to habitually kiss other people.

Iowa: One-armed piano players must, by law, perform for free.

Kansas: A poorly worded law states that if two trains meet on the same track, neither shall proceed until the other has passed.

Louisiana: You can be fined $500 for sending a pizza order to someone’s house without his or her knowledge.

Kentucky: One may not dye a duckling blue and offer it for sale unless more than six are for sale at once.

Maryland: It is a $10 violation to be in a public park wearing a sleeveless shirt.

Maine: It is illegal to keep Christmas decorations up after January 14.

Massachusetts: It is illegal to own an explosive golf ball.

Michigan: It is illegal for women to cut their own hair without their husband’s permission.

Minnesota: A person may not cross state lines with a duck

upon his head.

Mississippi: One may be fined up to $100 for using profane language in public places.

Missouri: It is illegal to drive with an uncaged bear.

Montana: Guiding sheep onto the track with the intent to injure the train is subject to a fine of up to $50,000 and serving up to five years in prison.

Aren’t you glad to know that you can avoid fines and

jail time by not selling fewer than six dyed blue ducklings while driving your camel on the highway and wearing a duck on your head as you cross the state line? Although the rebel in me wants nothing more than to go to New Hampshire and collect some seaweed at night… or leave my elephant tied to a Miami parking meter without paying the fine. See you next week (if I haven’t been arrested on a New Hampshire beach).

In Hawaii, coins are not allowed to be placed in one’s ears.

John Bartus is a singer/songwriter, City Council Member and former Mayor of the City of Marathon, and past President of the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Marathon. John performs Saturday afternoon at Havana Jack’s, Sunday with Jade Storm at Holiday Isle/Postcard Inn, and Thursdays at Sparky’s Landing.

Sunday, Feb. 14, join John at the Key Colony Beach Concert in the Park at Sunset Park, 4:00 p.m. Music available on CDBaby. com and iTunes. www.johnbartus.com Page 33 • Marathon Weekly • Feb. 5, 2016

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO. 13-CA-636-P NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, AMY HEAVILIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will, on the 3 RD DAY OF MARCH, 2016 AT 11:00AM on THE FRONT STEPS OF THE MONROE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 500 WHITEHEAD STREET in the city of KEY WEST, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida to wit: LOT 1, IN BLOCK 6, PLANTATION KEY COLONY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 64, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA. AKA: 356 S COCONUT PALM BLVD, TAVERNIER, FL 33070 Pursuant to the FINAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT entered in a case in said Court, the style of which is: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, Plaintiff, VS. FRANK PALENZUELA; LANDMARK CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, INC.; UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION, Defendant.

And the Docket Number of which is Number 13-CA000636-P WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 19TH day of JANUARY, 2016.

AMY HEAVILIN Clerk of Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Jennifer Settoon Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.013: 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.

Albertelli Law Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 23028 Tampa, FL 33623 (813) 221-4743 (813) 221-9171 facsimile eService: servealaw@ albertellilaw.com

LEGAL NOTICES If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.

Please contact the Monroe County ADA Coordinator at 502 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, telephone number (305) 292-3423, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days: if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. To file response please contact Monroe County Clerk of Court, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, Tel: (305) 292-3540; Fax: (305) 295-3970.

Publish: February 5 and February 12, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 15-CP-55-P IN RE: ESTATE OF ELVIRA F. MAHONEY a/k/a VERA MAHONEY, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Elvira f.

Mahoney a/k/a Vera Mahoney, deceased, whose date of death was March 15, 2015, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives’ 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

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LEGAL NOTICES SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 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. The date of first publication of this notice is: January 29, 2016.

Personal Representatives: Joanne F. Mahoney 75 North Bounty Lane Key Largo, Florida 33037 Deborah Mahoney DeGrove 1805 Hunter Creek Drive Punta Gorda, Florida 33982 Sharon Mahoney Ellenwood 174 Ocala Drive Tavernier, Florida 33070 Diann K. Mahoney 2355 SE 7th Place Homestead, Florida 33033 Attorney for Personal Representative: Adrian P. Thomas, Esquire Florida Bar Number: 981559 ADRIAN PHILIP THOMAS, P.A. SunTrust Center – Suite 1050 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 Telephone: (954) 764-7273 Fax: (954) 764-7274 eServicel: legal-service@ athomaslaw.com Publish: January 29 and February 5, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 15-CP-149-P IN RE: ESTATE OF EUGENE FRANCIS FORD AKA EUGENE F. FORD, SR., Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of Eugene Francis Ford aka Eugene F. Ford, Sr., deceased, whose date of death was October 21, 2015, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, Florida 33070. 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

LEGAL NOTICES

EMPLOYMENT

OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

Now Hiring Full Time Marina Reservations/ Concierge.

Please apply in person to Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club, 1996 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

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, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: January 29, 2016.

Eugene F. Ford, Jr. Personal Representative 7200 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 903 Bethesda, MD 20814 Keith B. Braun, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar Number: 0979724 Comiter Singer Baseman & Braun, LLP 3801 PGA Boulevard, Suite 604 Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 Telephone: (561)626-2101 Fax: (561)626-4742 Primary Email: legalservice@comitersinger. com Secondary Email: kbraun@comitersinger. com Publish: January 29 and February 5, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers

AUTOS WANTED

ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars - Vans - Trucks.

Running or Not. CASH 305-332-0483

EMPLOYMENT

Mechanic Helper Needed. Small engine experience helpful.

Part or Full time. Long term employment for right person. Call All Keys Rental @ 305-8520600 Established Criminal Defense Law Office in Marathon seeking part-time secretary that is detail oriented.

Position includes scheduling, answering phones, filing, and correspondence with clients. Office experience a must, legal office experience a plus. Please contact 305-289-9397 or email a resume to kris@ halschuhmacher.com for consideration

Construction Foreman wanted Need Vehicle.

Pay commensurate with experience. Call 305-304-7995 Seeking stable happy energetic personality for PT sales position in fun gift shop. Must be yearround Marathon resident; retirees welcome. Stop in to schedule appointment at 11528 Overseas Highway Marathon Babysitters Needed for vacationers!

3 0 5 - 5 2 2 - 6 0 5 0 Apply at http:// res o r t c h i l d c a r e . com LOOKING FOR Wait Staff, Food Runners & Hosts.

Established busy restaurant - must apply in Person. Sparky’s Landing, Key Colony Beach EXP. HELP ONLY needed for all positions. Apply in person Mon-Fri 10-11am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd.

Marathon.

Bussers & Servers Needed Full Time Please apply during business hours. Key Colony Inn, 700 W. Ocean Dr. Key Colony.

We Buy YARD SALE Gold Sat+Sun, Feb & 7th 9-3 Locally! 3606thKey10th Street Colony Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn Townsquare Mall Marathon

Beach Housewares Decor Items Electronics Adult Clothing Casual Jewelry Kitchen Items Linens

TELLER

Includes Saturdays Join the Family at

FIRST STATE BANK of the Florida Keys Cash handling & balancing exp req.

Sales & Customer Service exp a plus!

EMAIL HR@KeysBank.com EOE M/F/V/D • Member FDIC

FOR SALE 2006 Travel Trailer with slide out. Gulfstream Conquest Series M26RLS. Excellent condition. Can be seen in Marathon.

Call (765)277-6400 BIES/

HOBBIES/

COLLECTIBILES Will buy old nautical items, ship wheels, compasses, large reels, half hulls, lanterns, binnacles, telegraphs. Cased ship models for sale.

Call Lou 305-735-4534 PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex Dive watches and Pilot Watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305-743-4578 FISHING MISC.

All types of permits for sale! Rock Shrimp, King Fish, Atlantic Snapper, Grouper Gulf, 6 Pack Reef & Pelagic. Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line pkg. Many other permits avail. We buy, sell & broker all types of permits.

Call before you buy or sell! Please call for prices.

Licensed & Bonded.

All permits guaranteed valid for transfer. Many ref’s avail. John Potts Jr. 321-784-5982 or 321-3023630 www.shipusa.com

City of Key Colony Beach

Full-Time Position Open

City Clerk

Administrative position as City Clerk for the city and commission.

Salary: DOQ, $50,000 minimum; plus full benefit package Qualifications: Business-related Degree; Government Experience at a responsible level Submit resume and pick-up application: City of Key Colony Beach City Hall 600 West Ocean Drive PO Box 510141 Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 Job description and application: www.keycolonybeach.net; see “City Documents” then “Forms” then “City Clerk Job Opening” Equal Opportunity Employer Page 34 • Upper Keys Weekly • Feb. 5, 2016

COMMUNITY NEWS

King Seafood Restaurant, Market & Deli

BY THE MENU OR BY THE POUND MANY SEAFOOD OPTIONS

• Fish Filet Meal (Fried, Grilled or Blackened)

Choice of Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Hogfish or Seared Tuna

• Shrimp Platter (Fried, Grilled or Blackened) OUR SEAFOOD SOUP IS A LOCALS FAVORITE!

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CIA SJUPMEBO LB STONE CRABS 24.99 P/ KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly

T DINE IN OR CARRY OU RETAIL MARKET

Best prices in town!

Stone Crab Fresh Fish (Whole or Filet) KW Pink Shrimp Fresh Oysters

HOMEMADE DESSERTS

Flan • Key Lime Pie • Fried Key Lime Pie!

Culinary students compete

MHS gets real world experience at Master Chef Classic Marathon High School’s Culinary Chef Carl Stanton, right, once again brings his A-team to Key West’s Master Chef Classic in Key West last weekend. The team pulled out all the stops with their chicken crostini appetizer and won the hearts of Key West foodies. He’s pictured with Kayla Prince, Kyle Freeman and Chris Gaskill. The team is headed to Orlando to compete again this weekend.

BRIEFLY Kids refuge programs set for Saturdays The National Key Deer Refuge is initiating a series of free, kidfriendly, nature-oriented programs on Saturdays from 9:45 a.m. to noon meeting at the Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center in the Winn Dixie Shopping Plaza on Big Pine Key. The Refuge Ranger events are open to all children in grades K-8 who are accompanied by a parent or guardian. The programs will have an indoor and outdoor component.

Pre-registration is required for these programs to ensure adequate supplies. For details, or to pre-register, contact Kristie at kristie_killam@fws.gov.

Upcoming events include: • Feb. 6: Rockin Reptiles and Awesome Amphibians • Feb. 13: Take a Walk on the Wild(flower) Side • Feb. 20: The Dark Night (An Evening with Bats) from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

• Feb. 27: Invertebrates • March 5: Zoom, Focus, Click!

Photography • March 12: Sharkology and Goin’ Fishin’ Page 35 • Marathon Weekly • Feb. 5, 2016

United Way hosts V-Day brunch

County, municipalities meet to discuss workforce housing

United Way Florida Keys is hosting a Valentine's Jazz Brunch on Sunday, Feb. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lobster Crawl Bar and Grill, MM 70, Bayside at Fiesta Key RV Resort. The brunch is $65 per person and includes an endless champagne and bloody Mary bar, cinnamon roll French toast, local hogfish Oscar, smoked salmon platter, scrambled eggs, and more.

Proceeds of the brunch will benefit UWFK food, education, and safety net programs which helped provide food assistance to over 16,000 individuals and scholarships for over 100 students to attend quality childcare programs in the past year.

For more information, contact 305-735-1929 or email asandlin@keysunitedway.org.

The Monroe County Affordable Housing Committee will be hosting an Intergovernmental Workforce Housing Roundtable on Friday, Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marathon’s County Government Center on the second floor. Attendees and the public will have an opportunity to comment at the meeting.

Come for the run, stay for the fun Now is the time to sign up for the Sombrero Beach 5K, 10K, or 15K Challenge Walk/Run scheduled for March 5 at 8 a.m. at Sombrero Beach. Teams of five or more who register pay $20 each, individual sign-up costs $25 or $35 for the 15k.

After the race, organizers plan music, raffles, silent auction, great prizes, food and beer. To register, visit runsignup.com.

DELI SANDWICHES

“Best” Cuban Sandwich • Midnight/Medianoche Philly Cheese Steak • Steak Sandwich/Pan con Bistec Chicken Sandwich • Pork Sandwich/Pan con lechon

We Serve Beer & Wine!

Open 7 Days a Week 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

10925 O/S Hwy., Marathon • 305-735-4132

Friday & Now Serving Our Famous Saturday SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIME RIB

10 AM – 2 PM $2.00 Mimosa’s & Bloody Mary’s

Enjoy our Local’s Appreciation Lunch Saturday 11am – 2:30pm

We Can Cook Your Catch!! Live Music Fri. & Sat. 7 – 11pm Lobster or Fish, $13.95 per person

(includes soup or salad and side dish)

Billy Washburn on Friday John Bartus on Saturday

We’ll cater to your needs call for details • 305.743.0100

Happy Hour $4 House Wine $3 Well Drinks $2 Long Necks $2.50 Imports Mon-Fri 3pm-5pm Sat & Sun 11am-5pm

Early Arrival

5-6:00pm $15.95

Check Out our Huge & Healthy Entée Salads

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305.743-0100 • MILE MARKER 54 700 W. OCEAN DR. • KEY COLONY BEACH

People’s Choice Award • Marathon’s Best Restaurant

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 IMMEDIATE HIRING has an opening for a Full-Time

UNIVERSAL BANKER in Marathon Responsible for providing teller/platform support, have working knowledge of banking products and services offered, balancing cash and handling foreign currency. Must enjoy working with people and have strong customer service skills.

Prior bank experience preferred.

Please visit our Career Center www.iberiabank.com AA/EEO/M/F/D/V/Drug Free

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

Kitchen and Bath Designer needed for Marathon Location Please call Ryan @ 305-481-1791

HIDEAWAY CAFE Breakfast Cook Food Runners Call between 10am – Noon Robert (305) 289-1554

HIRING! Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

is now hiring Part-Time Counter Help.

Please apply in person.

11287 Overseas Hwy., Marathon

For Sale!

17 Acres on a Lot on Uninhabited Island off Summerland Key, FL!

The Hammocks at Marathon

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Room improvement Specialist Pool Quality Care Specialist Room Attendant Resort Handyman Carpet/Room Care Specialist Carpet/Tile Cleaner

FOH Assistant Manager

Rogo Exempt for Single Family Home. 1000 linear feet of open waterfront

2 yrs Server/ Bartender exp., full-time, salary, paid vacations/holidays and health benefits.Great attitude/team player.

Owner financing available at 3% int amort over 30 yrs with 10 yr balloon.

Down payment dependent on final sales price and seller closing costs. $1.5 mil. Seller will entertain all offers!

Send resume to teresa@marathonyachtclub.com or in person to Marathon Yacht Club @ 825 33rd Street.

Kathleen P Hancock PA Broker Associate Key West Real Estate Sales and Rentals, LLC Khancock99@aol.com 305-304-4034 www.Keywesthomes.us

Now Hiring Office Person.

Full or Part time person for the office, Computer/Quick books, telephone skills and general office duties. Drug free workplace. On time and reliable person is a must!

Apply in person at 10700 5th Gulf Marathon FL 305-743-7072 eerp@bellsouth.net

Maintenance Technician

GREAT BENEFITS PROGRAM

Full medical, dental and vision, 20 days a year paid time off, highly discounted resort use program, 401k match and much more.

HOW SHOULD I APPLY? Walk-in to apply or Call Miranda at 443-624-2338, 1688 Overseas Highway Gulf Side

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE We are now hiring for the following positions: Diesel Hydraulic Mechanic Truck Helpers Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

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Now Hiring Exp. Servers/Bartenders FT/PT 30+ hrs per wk.

Paid vacations, holidays and health benefits Send resume to teresa@marathonyachtclub.com or in person to Marathon Yacht Club @ 825 33rd Street

Help Wanted

OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT

Part Time Day Cook Needed

Office spaces FOR RENT starting at $250/mo.

Parking spaces also available.

Located on US 1, Cudjoe Key. 305-304-0776

Work On The Ocean Apply in person.

425 E. Ocean, Key Colony Beach

Full or Part-Time SALES ASSOCIATES need for Marathon location.

Please call Ryan at 305-481-1791

Immediate openings for Kitchen help.

Apply in person @ 301 Sadowski Causeway, Key Colony Breach MM54

Now Hiring Full or Part-time

Positions Available in Guest Services and the Cafe'

Also Hiring Experienced Landscape Laborer and Maintenance Please apply in person to:

11710 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 Concrete Field and Laboratory Position

Marina, Bar & Grill Accepting Applications

The Turtle Hospital in Marathon

Line Cook Overtime Available Full Time Medical Benefits Vacation Pay Available for Full Time Apply in Person: 1200 Oceanview Avenue (Off 15th Street)

Marathon (305) 743-5317

Is seeking a full-time Educational Program Guide/Gift Shop Sales.

Public speaking & retail sales experience and marine turtle knowledge helpful. Send resume to: turtlehosp@aol.com

No experience necessary. We train you to go to various jobsites, collect samples and run tests in the laboratory. Vehicle provided.

Must speak English, live in Marathon and have a clean driving record. Starting pay $15/hour. Pay rate will rise at intervals.

305-743-5555

Construction Supervisor/Laborer Wanted Physical Duties, Bobcat Experience Vehicle Required

Call 305-304-7995

let’s do business let’s do business FAAST MOBILE SERVICE Specializing in Personal Watercraft & Jet Boat Repair – over 20 years

Glenn Faast, Owner

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

Only $35 Puts Your Business Card Here

cell: e-mail:

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

305-289-1150

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

RICK’S MOBILE MARINE

CERTIFIED MARINE SURVEYS

office:

• Serving Ocean Reef to Key West since 1976

Florida Solar Contractor CVC 56734

MARCH HARE MARINE SERVICES MASTER MARINE SURVEYOR SERVING ALL THE KEYS

We Service and Sell Marine A/C, Refrigeration, Watermakers, Batteries, Solar Systems, Anything Electrical!

*OUTBOARD SPECIALIST 29240-100837 *FACTORY CERTIFIED *OMC-YAMAHA-HONDA-SUZUKI LICENSED

305-942-6555

SERVING MARATHON AREA

INSURED

New Swimming Pools Fiberglass and Concrete Weekly Service and Repairs Lic# CPC1457751

305-849-8063 • Marathon, FL

got brick?

LICENSED CFC1427241

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

Phone: (305) 743-6526

ANDREW J. WOLSZCZAK, M.D.

Diplomat American Board of Urology Adult & Pediatric Urology 8151 Overseas Hwy., Suite 200 Marathon, FL 33050 Page 37 • Marathon Weekly • Feb. 5, 2016

installation • repairs commercial retaining walls brick cleaning & sealing Dave Keller (305) 304-3966 family owned & operated

Now Hiring

Waitstaff, Food Runners & Hosts Great Opportunity to work year round!

Please apply in person daily at 3pm.

Sparky's Landing! (305) 684-9799

LIFE ON THE LINE BAIT DELIVERY SERVICE

LIVE

FRESH

FROZEN

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

BUSINESS: (305) 998-4854

CELL: (813) 480-4137

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let’s do business Vacation Rental Property Managers We maximize owners income while maintaining homes to the strictest standards.

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• Work with all Ins. Comps. • Windshield Replacement • Free Mobile Service • Stone Chip Repair

• PGT Windows & Doors Sales & Installation • Store Fronts • Tub & Shower Enclosures • Safety & Tempered Glass

305-390-2315

www.KeysRentalsOnline.com

• Furniture Glass • Marine Glass • Lexan • Custom Sand Blasting • Mirrors & Mirror Walls

Spalling Repairs

Total Home & Business TH&B

Painting and Repairing since 1989

Lic. #CGC 1515665 #CFC 1428730

Concrete Restoration Concrete Butterfly Steps New Construction Floors/Tile Docks

954-609-7551 thbrepair@hotmail.com www.flpainter.com

Licensed and Insured

Specializing in Concrete Restoration

(305) 735-4042

"We don't strive to be the cheapest, but we do strive to be the best"

WWW.ROYAL-CREST.COM

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

Excellent References Upon Request

305-766-0819 305-924-0179

Manicures • Pedicures Acrylics • Gelish • Facials • Waxing

FEATURED DESTINATION

CUBA

5177 Overseas Highway

Call us about Land/Sea/Air packages (305) 743 7575 Email us at stw@seatheworldtravel.com Business hours: MON-TUE-THU-FRI 9am to 4pm Appointments by request.

Precision Pavers Belgard Brick • Clean & Seals • Old Castle Coastal We will make your driveway look new again Brick driveway • Patios • Pool • Deck’s • Retaining Walls Free estimates will not be underbid

305-896-3599 Out Door Living Spaces

(Between Office Depot & Main Post Office)

Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-1631

www.marathonhairandnailsalon.com

Specializing in Color and Highlights Haircuts Keratin Treatments 5177 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 (Between Office Depot and Main Post Office)

SP3102

Only $35 Puts Your Business Card Here Page 38 • Marathon Weekly • Feb. 5, 2016

Nails by Ivis

305-289-1631 www.marathonhairandnailsalon.com

NEW & REPAIR

305-664-0099 www.TikiHuts.com

STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

OVER THE SEAS PROPERTIES • Condo & HOA Management • Short & Long Term Rental Management • Commercial & Residential Real Estate • Home Watch & Maintenance

A LA CARTE PRICING FOR CONDO ASSOCIATIONS & HOAs 305-304-9373 otsproperties.com Randy Currelly & Thea Knott

MARLISA CLOHECY GARRETT 305-393-3987 marlisichka@hotmail.com Marlisa Clohecy Garrett Fine Art, Inc. SCULPTURE, MURALS, SIGN PAINTING

The Weekly Newspapers www.KeysWeekly.com 305-453-6928 hollie@keysweekly.com Page 38 • Upper Keys Weekly • Feb. 5, 2016

let’s do business We also rent Kayaks

s ’ a n a D AIR CONDITIONING

305-743-3204

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

Rent the Legendary Keys Cruisers $45 per week includes baskets-locks-lights

Free Delivery, Free Pick Up & Free Snow Removal Marathon and Key Colony Beach www.bikemarathonbikerentals.com

All Keys Real Estate

Lic # CAC 1818326

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL www.danasairconditioning.com

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

Brenda Alexander

Broker Associate

10055 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 305-481-5156 (Direct) www.KeysIslandSales.com Brenda@KeysIslandSales.com

Selling The Florida Keys...

Great Prices, Good Service, Good People

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ARTISTIC CONCRETE DESIGN • Stamping & Staining • Decorative Concrete Coatings • Pressure Cleaning & Sealing • Murals & Logos www.keysdecoconcrete.com

Kitchen Cabinets Sales

Glenn Faast, Owner REAL Wood Cabinets at Particle Board Prices 305 481-9106 / faastg@aol.com Licensed #29240-101686 Beds CommercialKitchenKorner/Fred's / Residential

1333 O/S Hwy, MM 53.5 • 305-743-7277

Ceramic Tile We Do Porcelain Installations!

Marble Licensed & Insured Granite Tops FREE ESTIMATES & 109th St, Marathon Floor & Wall Tiles U.S.1 (Across from Beall’s Outlet) Carpets Lic#SP-3562 289-3019

By Ed Moran. Free Est., Lic SP3136 & Ins’d

305-923-0654 • Celebrating Our 10th Year!

DOT PALM, Inc. Rent the Legendary Keys Cruisers SP 3636 $35 per week includes baskets-locks-keys

LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES We also rent Kayaks

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Design, Decorating, Drafting, & More…

ARTIC TEMP, INC. Liz Samess Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Interior Designer

(954) 801-7883 Residential, Commercial & Marine Email: interiordesignbyliz@gmail.com Ice Machine - Sales - Service CELL:

8080 Shark Dr., Marathon, FL 33050 Phone: (305) 743-5288 Fax: (305) 743-6887

Page 39 • Marathon Weekly • Feb. 5, 2016 “SHUT YOUR WINDOWS, SHUT YOUR DOORS, YOU AIN’T GONNA BE HOT NO MORE”

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Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders Nasal Allergies

URGENT CASH 4 CARE GOLD SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS

Joe’s Marathon Pawn Dr. Angelo Consiglio NOSE & THROAT 6679 O/SALLERGY, Hwy. E–AR, Marathon, FLCENTER (305)289-4400 305-743-3082

5701 O/S Hwy. #17, Marathon | www.allergyentdoc.com

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

Fax: (305) 743-6887

LEARN HOW TO DANCE Ballroom & Latin Dance Private & Group Lessons First Lesson Free!

Theo & Ganine’s DANCE CENTER 305-766-3428 Gulfside Village #40

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305-481-6887 Open 9 – 5 everyday 309 Key Colony Beach Causeway Key Colony Beach, FL 33051

www.GailsIslandrealty.com

800 12th Street, Key Colony Beach Wonderful Single Family Home that has 112 ft of DEEP WATER DOCKAGE. Completely designer remodeled up and downstairs. Great Big fenced back yard, plenty of room for all of your toys. Has a new boat elevator. Home is fully furnished and has a 1 car garage. Large front yard with plenty of parking. 3 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms with open concept upstairs. Large open balcony great space. A must see home. $1,495,000

860 Shelter Bay Drive, Key Colony Beach Single Family Home. Wonderful open water view of Shelter Bay. Large above ground pool with hot tub. Upstairs is open concept. Large bedrooms and bathrooms. Downstairs has covered parking. Large lot. Great vacation rental or Family home. Call Agent for showings... $1,399,000

LIST TO SELL! CALL GAIL TODAY!

521 11th Street - KCB

Turn Key Home, furnished, Inch Beach ownership included. 2 bedroom 3 bath waterfront stilted single family home has a 75 ft seawall, beautiful upper balcony that overlooks the canal, dockage and grounds below. A picture perfect kitchen stainless steel appliances and an open dining to living area. Neat and very clean. This is really a property to consider if you are looking for that Florida lifestyle in a fabulous neighborhood! Bring your boat! There is room for a pool, dual covered parking under the home. Circular driveway and two awesome storage areas, perfect for easy access to water toys, fishing gear and the list goes on... Call the listing agent for a showing. Gail B. 305-481-6887. $949,000

460 5th St - KCB

Single Family home. 2bd/2bth home with a very large concrete dock made for a large boat and has room for a boat lift.

Open concept living and kitchen area.

Screened in back porch and plenty of room for a pool. Small working garage and a large storage room for all of your boating needs. Ground level and has a rental history on the home...A Must see!!

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We have the biggest caucus.

News • Entertainment • Art • Fishing

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Marine artist Wyland will make an appearance at the Pigeon Key Art Festival in the Middle Keys this weekend. He will paint on site and then live auction the pieces to benefit the Pigeon Key Foundation. For more details about the festival, see page 19. Weekly file photo.

Jewelry and Fine Art SEIZED by police and federal agencies. Property from seized and forfeited assets auction. Bankruptcies and liquidation of Rolexes, large diamonds, fine art, and jewelry together with general order merchandise which constitutes the majority to be liquidated piece by piece.

INVENTORY OBTAINED FROM

DRUG DEALER ’S SEIZED ASSETS

AUCTION TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9

AUCTION-11:00 AM, PREVIEW-10:30 AM hOSTED AT: Ladies 18k Pearlmaster, Diamonds

12 Ct. Diamond Bracelet

hILTON RESORT KEY LARGO, FL

97000 Overseas Highway • Call (305)852-5553 for directions only.

Salvador Dali Norman Rockwell Auctioneer#: AU 2762 Dion Abadi, License #: AB 3472 Auction Management Please call 770- 454-9201 for more information. Free Admission 18% Buyers Premium • Terms: Cash, Charge, Check http://www.seizedsales.com

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FLORIDA KEYS

DOWARD JONES/Contributed

Author Willie Drye also penned the very popular ‘Storm of the Century: The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935.’

Author talks about Florida’s evolution Contributed

H

ow the image of Florida evolved starting in the 20th century is the topic of a new book “For Sale: American Paradise,” by Willie Drye. He is presenting and signing his book as part of the Keys History & Discovery Center lecture series. The presentation is the evening of Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Keys History & Discovery Center in Islamorada. The center opens at 5 p.m. and the presentation begins at 6 p.m., with booksigning to follow.

Come hear the story of how Florida became entwined with Americans’ 20th-century hopes, dreams and expectations, and how it was the site of mass delusion, real estate collapses, and catastrophic hurricanes. “For Sale – American Paradise: How

Our Nation was Sold an Impossible Dream in Florida,” focuses on the experiences of William Jennings Bryan and Edwin Menninger, who were among the people who shaped the image of Florida that we know today and who sold that image as America's paradise. The book also is a tale of the euphoria and mass delusion that inevitably happens when times are good and people convince themselves that they’ve found a foolproof way to have it all, have it now, and keep it forever.

It’s the colorful, tragicomic story of how Florida became one of the world’s most appealing places.

Drye, whose first book, “Storm of the Century: The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935,” was made into a documentary for the History Channel, will share how he became interested in

writing about the land boom and share anecdotes from his research and writing.

Cost for non-Discovery Center members is $25 and includes admission to the exhibit as well as light appetizers. A cash bar will be available. Reservations are recommended and can be made at 305-922-2237 or info@keysdiscovery.com.

The Discovery Center is in Islamorada, MM 82, located at the Islander Resort, a Guy Harvey Outpost. The Center is open Thursdays through Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. General admission is $12. Admission for seniors is $10 and children 13-under are free. Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation is a 501(c) (3), not-for-profit organization operating the Keys History & Discovery Center. For more information, call 305-922-2237 or go to www.keysdiscovery.com.

Stewardship Bill closer to passage Contributed

T

he Florida Keys Environmental Stewardship Bill – designed to protect and preserve the island chain and ensure it continues to be an economic driver for the state – is one step closer to passage. The Florida House budget subcommittee this week included $25 million to fully fund the bill in its budget vrecommendations.

“The funding is not included

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on the Senate side, but this is an expected part of the roughand-tumble, give-and-take of the typically challenging budget negotiation process between the two legislative chambers,” said Lisa Tennyson, Monroe County’s Director of Legislative Affairs.

Full appropriations committees should approve their budgets this week, with House and Senate preliminary budget recommendations on the floor Feb. 10 -11. Final budget deci-

sions will be made in budget conference during the last week of session.

Sen. Wilton Simpson (RTrilby) and Rep. Holly Raschein (R-Key Largo) introduced the Florida Keys Stewardship Act, Senate Bill 770 and House Bill 447, respectively. They believe that making investments now is vital to ensuring that the Florida Keys continue to thrive for years to come, and that its environment is preserved for future generations of Floridians.

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Diamond earrings H.C. Pissarro Items pictured subject to prior sale and may not be available at this auction.

Rolex Watches

Joan Miro 18% Buyers Premium.

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