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Elected officials, administrators, and pillars of business and the non-profit sector traveled to Tallahassee this week for the annual lobbying effort – Florida Keys Day. Their agenda included showing support for Florida Keys Environment Stewardship Act Bill sponsored by Representative Holly Raschein and meeting with state agencies to discuss pressing Keys issues. Florida House Speaker Steve Crisafulli is front center and flanked by State Representative Holly Raschein, left, and Monroe County Mayor Heather Carruthers, right. CONTRIBUTED

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Every four years we are gifted by the calendar gods with an extra day, February 29th. Leap year was implemented in order to keep the calendar year synchronized with the astronomical year. But for us mortals it can be a chance to reset our own circadian rhythm, switch back to neutral, and in this busy time of season, dream of just one, free day to ourselves. So we asked …

What are you going to do with your extra day on the leap year?

Stephanie Mitchell, of Key West Seaplane Adventures, is moving on March 1st.” Thank God, I have an extra day to pack. Never move after the shortest month of the year.”

And speaking for all women, and some men too, “ I just want time to clean my house and get a mani/pedi,” said Marjorie Calderon of Key West.

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The City of Marathon was well represented at Florida Keys Days by City Manager Chuck Lindsey, left, Councilwoman Michelle Coldiron, Councilman John Bartus, Deputy City Manager George Garrett, Councilman Dan Zieg, Mayor Mark Senmartin, Vice Mayor Bill Kelly and City Attorney David Migut.

Keys contingent speak with state leaders Locals hear two Keys-specific bills introduced at the Capitol

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ore than 75 ambassadors from Monroe County invaded Tallahassee this week for “Florida Keys Day” at the state capital.

The one-day session, which began in 2009 under the direction of State Representative Holly Raschein, has provided a vital platform for local delegates to interact with some of the state’s top officials—while lobbying for support on an array of issues such as environmental, eco-

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Wednesday marked the eighth opportunity for Monroe County officials and leaders to embark on Florida Keys Day, which Raschein originally conceived while serving as a legislative aide before being elected to the State House of Representatives in 2012. The day not only provides a symbolic voice of unity from representatives throughout the Keys, it also grants attendees the unique opportunity to meet with key decision makers throughout the capitol building.

“I think Wednesday was the most successful Florida Keys Day on record,” said Raschein.

“Particularly when you consider the community turnout and the agenda we had in place.

When you look at the folks we met with and advocated with— there is just no substitute for our local community learning from and offering input with so many different agencies.”

On Tuesday evening Florida Keys delegates were treated to a private reception with state Rep. Holly Raschein. And Wednesday’s engagements with state leaders allowed participants to engage with figures such as Attorney General Pam Bondi, Senator Anitere Flores and Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam.

But one of the Wednesday’s most exciting moments occurred on the House Floor when Florida Keys Community

I think [this] was the most successful Florida Keys Day on record, — Rep. Holly Raschein

College President Dr. Jonathan Gueverra, accompanied by more than 20 FKCC students and staff, witnessed government in action. The local contingent witnessed Raschein move forward House Bill 341, which will pave the way for additional dorms at the college.

Also, Senator Flores presented Raschein’s “Florida Keys Stewardship Act” to the Senate

floor. The historic bill was originally sponsored by Rep. Raschein in the House and potentially serves as one of the most significant steps to preserve and protect Monroe County’s water quality and wastewater infrastructure. And while a vote on the bill was postponed in the State Senate, the measure was another step forward for the Florida Keys.

“In terms of the process, timing and relationships — all of those were in play on Wednesday,” said Raschein. “We had the Stewardship Act being proposed on the Senate floor and the college bill in the House, so the timing couldn’t have been better.”

Of course, any Florida Keys themed event isn’t complete without a reception, which Raschein and her staff pulled off with perfection. Following Wednesdays’ session, a Keys-styled social outside of the capital building came fully equipped with frozen Key lime pie on a stick, rum punch and tasty portions of conch chowder.

“Everyone’s favorite happy hour, every year, is the Florida Keys Day reception in the courtyard,” said Raschein. “It was a smashing success and I’ve gotten nothing but amazing feedback from my colleagues and staff alike” For more pictures from the 2016 Florida Keys Day visit: www.keysweekly.com Page 4 • Upper Keys Weekly • Feb. 19, 2016

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Monroe County Mayor Pro Tem George Neugent and County Administrator Roman Gastesi were among the 75 Keys officials who traveled to Tallahassee this week.

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Florida Sen. Anitere Flores, co-sponsor of the Florida Keys Stewardship Act, spoke during Florida Keys Days in Tallahassee as Florida Rep. Holly Raschein, who sponsored the House version of the Act, looks on.

Attorney David Brown, David Ritz, Bette Brown, Islamorada Village Attorney Roget Bryant, Dan Leben, Islamorada Mayor Deb Gillis, Dr. Randy Fink, CFO Jeff Atwater, Audra Hill, Mariners CEO Rick Freeburg and County Mayor Heather Carruthers participated with other Monroe County representatives at Wednesday’s Florida Keys Day in Tallahassee. The event, spearheaded by Representative Holly Raschein, allows delegates throughout Monroe County a unique opportunity to engage and interact with State officials — while lobbying on behalf of the Florida Keys.

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ocal governments and entities in Monroe County thanked the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government for advancing Senate Bill 770, sponsored by Senators Wilton Simpson (R-Trilby) and Anitere Flores (R-Miami). Also known as the Florida Keys Stewardship Act, SB 770 will invest $25 million each year for 10 years into water quality, restoration and protection; water supply protection; and land for critical habitat protection, public safety in case of an evacuation, property rights and military base protection.

The companion bill, House Bill 447, which is sponsored by Representative Holly Raschein (R-Key Largo), is slated to be heard in the House State Affairs Committee.

“By supporting the Florida Keys Stewardship Act, we are investing in sound legislation that will form an important partnership between the state and the Florida Keys,” said Mayor Mark Senmartin of the City of Marathon. “For this reason, we extend our appreciation to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government for today voting favorably on SB 770 and showing their commitment toward safeguarding an integral part of the State of Florida.”

“As a proud part of the Florida Keys, the Council of Islamorada, Village of Islands, is dedicated to looking after the high-quality, high-value environment of the Florida Keys,” said Mayor Deb Gillis of Islamorada. “We deeply support the Florida Keys Stewardship Act and are grateful that the members of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government saw fit to do the same.”

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Friday, Feb. 26 • Lower Sugarloaf loop bike tour at 9 a.m. Meet at Key Deer Visitor Center, Big Pine Key. Saturday, Feb. 27 • Community rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kirk of the Keys, Marathon.

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Einstein’s gravitational waves explained (by a layperson)

By Sara Matthis

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he internet lit up last week with the news that Albert Einstein’s theory of gravitational waves had been proven 100 years after he first suggested it. What’s amazing, though, are the number of citizens who are truly excited about the discovery — regular people like housewives and restaurateurs and, well, journalists like me.

Countless scientists have weighed in on the subject, but I sought out two local experts — a college professor and a high school student. (By the way, any errors in the explanation of gravitational waves should be attributed to me — not Einstein or any of the nice people who talked to me about this subject.)

Before we jump into the specifics of gravitational waves though, here’s why it’s cool — it’s a completely new way to observe the universe.

“In the past, we’ve used radio waves and light waves. Now we have gravitational waves,” said Mark Frahn, who teaches chemistry and physics at Florida Keys Community College. “Now we can ‘image’ a black hole because that is something that light cannot do. Light can’t escape the black hole.”

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The gravitational wave proof came from the scientists at LIGO — Large Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory.

They set up two labs — one in Louisiana and one in Washington — that measured the same event. At each lab, light is bounced down two 4-kilometer-long tunnels set at right angles and then rejoined. The normal interference pattern — perfectly matched zigzag lines where lows meet highs and viceversa — came back slightly offset. That’s the proof of gravitational waves. The difference is very minute — measured in fractions of an atomic diameter.

The scientists said the waves measured originated some 1.3 billion light years away.

Albert Einstein delivered the general theory of relativity in 1915 in which he explained the nature of space time as a

curved surface. A year later, he expanded that definition to theorize that it can also ripple or vibrate.

“Imagine a bowling ball on a trampoline, it would cause a dimple in the curvature of space and time, because gravity curves space,” Frahn said. “Now imagine a second bowling ball bouncing on the same trampoline. It would cause waves, like ripples in a pond. Ultimately, that’s what’s going on in the far reaches of the cosmos.”

The gravitational waves are the result of something big — two stars colliding or two black holes melding into one. The waves that reach Earth, billions of years later, are infinitesimally small but they still cause the planet to jiggle, for lack of a better word.

Frahn uses the trampolineand-bowling-ball analogy, but Marathon High School student Ben Ryder uses Usain Bolt, the Olympic sprinter, to explain Einstein’s theory.

“We use a timer to see when Usain Bolt starts and when he crosses the finish line,” Ryder said. “But if he wore a super sensitive timer, we could see that the time he actually ran was off by a nanosecond because of a gravitational wave.”

Trampolines, bowling balls, Usain, jiggle, wiggle and warp — the variety of the words alone show how the discovery of gravitational waves has captured the imagination of so many.

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Monroe County appears 14th in the preliminary district rankings, an upward movement of nine places from 2013-2014.

Monroe regained an "A" rating as a district following two years where the district earned a "B" rating. The district's performance was particularly strong in science, social studies, and middle school acceleration where Monroe ranked 10th in each category among Florida's 67 school districts. Monroe was one of 22 districts to earn an overall "A" rating.

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Rachel Torres-Brown, a weightlifter at Marathon High School, clean and jerked 180 pounds at the state meet in Central Florida recently. She said weightlifting was a natural progression from her strength track and field experience such as shot and discus.

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t the state competition in Kissimmee, Florida, coach Jessie Schubert was more nervous than his student, Rachel Torres-Brown of Marathon High School.

“I wasn’t nervous for ME,” he clarified, “I was nervous for her.”

After missing her first “lift” — a clean and jerk movement — of 170 pounds, she loaded an extra 10 on the dumbbell before attempting 180 pounds.

Apparently, she knew exactly what she was doing.

“She got it,” Schubert said, satisfaction still ringing in his voice after the Feb. 5 secondplace win in the 183-pound weight class.

Rachel also benched 170 pounds, a personal best, during the competition.

It was a first, though, for both Schubert and Rachel.

She learned about creating a team sport from scratch at a new school. He learned about coaching girls.

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Rachel moved to the Keys from Panama City Beach just this year, as a 19-year-old senior. She said she was “persistent” about creating a team that ultimately included three other weightlifters — Oriana Mendez, Sydney Konrath and Jordan Roney. (All three of the girls did very well in competitions this year.)

“I didn’t realize how much I had improved this year until I started looking back at my numbers,” Rachel said.

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“The girls were amazing, dedicated and motivated,” Schubert said. “I had so much fun coaching.”

He and the students spent a lot of time in the gym building up the complementary muscles with squats and military presses and ‘lat’ pulldowns. Weightlifting — like wrestling, swimming or track and field — is slightly different than a standard team sport. While they enjoy the camaraderie, Schumbert said, each member is striving to beat an individual record. “It’s you against you,” he said. “But all of the girls were proud of each other’s achievements.”

Rachel agrees.

“I don’t look at weightlifting as being about strength. I like to ‘PR,’ better myself,” she said, referring to athletes’ abbreviation of Personal Record. “It’s something I will always do.”

The girls’ weightlifting season runs from November through early February. There are plans for another girls’ season and already 10 male students have signed up to form a boys’ weightlifting team.

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Artists assemble for annual show Members of the Florida Keys Watercolor Society gather to discuss the upcoming 34th annual judged exhibition scheduled to open Sunday, March 6 at the gallery of the Marathon Community Theatre. More than 60 original watercolors by local artists from Key Largo to Key West will show their work. The event will include food, music, a raffle and an award ceremony where nine artists will be selected for special recognition.

The exhibit officially opens on Thursday, March 10 when the curtain goes up on the MCTs production of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." Theatergoers can enjoy the art show before the curtain or during intermissions of the musical or each Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The artwork is on sale and a portion of the proceeds go to the theater as a gesture of "Artists Helping the Arts." The Watercolor Society also donated $1,000 to the theater this year in thanks for hosting the art exhibit every year. For more information about the Watercolor Society, visit www.fkwcs.com. For theater tickets, call 305-743-0994.

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BRIEFLY Chicken dinner benefits children The Children’s Miracle Network 23rd annual Chicken Roast is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 21 and will be held at the American Legion Post 154 in Marathon from 5 to 8 p.m. DJ Dave Williams will provide the entertainment. The event is sponsored by RE/MAX Keys of the Keys, and all proceeds go directly to the Miami Children’s Hospital where children may go regardless of their ability to pay. Tickets, $12.50 each, can be obtained at the American Legion Post 154 or at RE/MAX at 47th Street in Marathon.

Underground Railroad lecture this week Professor Magdalena Lamarre will examine the Machiavellian reasons why the Spanish helped slaves escape from their ethnic British owners in the first Underground Railroad at a free lecture on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. in the Parish Hall of St. Columba Episcopal Church in Marathon. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. for refreshments and to meet with Lamarre.

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Gator Club hosts bicycle poker run Save the date: On Saturday, March 12, the Florida Keys Gator Club is hosting a bicycle poker run that starts in Tavernier at MM 93 and ends at Coconut Cove Resort, MM 84.8. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and cyclists will stop at five “stations” where they will draw a poker card and turn in their hands at the cookout featuring prizes and food. The entry fee is $40 and includes lunch, event T-shirt and the poker hand. Students pay $20 (lunch and shirt) and kids are free. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call Mike at 305-664-8258 or visit www. floridakeysbicyclepokerrun.org.

Register by Thursday, March 10 for a discount.

Library series brings notable authors A series of conversations with notable authors of the Florida Keys will take place on Thursdays at 6 p.m. at the Islamorada library. The hourlong conversations will be free and open to the public. The schedule is February 25: Bob Rich; March 3: Michael Kenneth Smith; March 10: Tom Corcoran;

March 17: James W. Hall; and March 24: Lucy Burdette. For more information, visit keyslibraries.org.

Coast Guard Auxiliary offers skills program A Boating Skill and Seamanship Program will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Marathon Senior Center on 33rd Street. This is an approved boating safety program which qualifies participants successfully completing the program to receive the Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card, which is required for anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 to operate a vessel powered by more than 10 hp.

The program is designed for the experienced, the novice and the potential boater. The cost of the program is $55 and includes textbook and certification card; or $80 for a second family member with shared materials, and $25 for students. Scholarships are available for students.

To register, go to the Marathon UPS Store or call Jan Swinney at 317-223-1024, or e-mail jancswinney@gmail.com.

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N

ow in its 10th year, the Sombrero Beach Run continues to expand into a weekend of healthy activity. It starts with a sign-up on Friday night that includes entertainment and beverages, the race and awards party on Saturday, March 5, and a slew of activities on Sunday.

The event is a benefit for KAIR (Keys Area Interdenominational Resources), which serves individuals and families in crisis.

Last year, there were 547 registered runners ranging in age from 4 years old to 78 years old.

It’s common to see whole families balanced on the starting line, waiting for the gun to go off. Families with non-runners bring beach chairs to watch the action from the sidewalk or kill time on the beach while waiting for mom or dad to cross the finish line. And, of course, the semi-formal runners in town use it as a training ground for the 7 Mile Bridge Run next month.

“Everybody loves to be at this race and we love having them,” said Race Director Terry Lynn Kelly. “Plus, it supports such a good cause.”

Runners have distance options. The Sombrero Beach Run starts with a 10k, followed by a 5k. Some athletes choose to do both and compete in the 15k challenge. Individual sign ups are $25 ($30 the day of race) or $35 ($40 of the day of the race) for the 15k, and runners under 18 pay a reduced rate of $10.

The prizes are worth running for: cash, stays at area hotels, dolphin dip at Dolphin Research Center, activities at Aquarium Encounters, parasailing trips and more. Plus, race organizers will raffle off the very, very, very last entry for the 7 Mile Bridge Run.

Little ones joining mom or dad for the last few yards is a common sight at the Sombrero Beach Run

“And this year, we’re taking credit cards,” Kelly said.

The sign up party starts on Friday, March 4 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Sombrero Beach. Participants can enjoy the tunes, sign up or pick up race packets, and nibble on cheese and crackers while sipping wine. There’s also a chance to register for FitBlitz (more on that below).

On Saturday, the race gets underway at 8 a.m. for the 10k runners, and 9:15 a.m. for the 5k runners. (For the fleet of feet, this allows them a short rest between races!)

On Sunday, the community is invited to participate in FitBlitz.

A variety of activities will be offered for free, or reduced rates,

to introduce runners to new sports and healthy activities.

Look for the sign-up sheets during race registration and at the awards party.

“We have CrossFit, rowing, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes, plus paddleboarding and kayak tours,” said Marge Roberts, executive director of KAIR. “They will be offered at different venues around the Middle Keys.”

The Sombrero Beach Run is KAIR’s largest fundraiser of the year.

For more information, or to register, visit sombrerobeachrun.com.

Want to do even more to support KAIR’s cause?

The nonprofit is co-hosting the BlueGrass Barbeque on Sunday, March 6 at 6 p.m. at St. Columba Church. Tickets are $20 each and will be for sale during the weekend race festivities.

About 600 runners are expected for the 10th annual Sombrero Beach Run in Marathon on Saturday, March 5.

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HAYS BLINCKMANN/Keys Weekly

KEY WEST

The Derby Dames gear up for practice.

Fall seven times, stand up eight How the Key West Derby Dames roll

By Hays Blinckmann

F

rican’ Rican, Duchess of Pain, Fire brawl, Salma Havoc.

No, these aren’t names for tourist cocktails or monster trucks, these are the women of the Flat Track Roller Derby team in Key West, affectionately known as the Derby Dames. These women are “trill” (consult Urban Dictionary).

They are wives, mothers, and professionals in the community but they skate like Martha Stewart on steroids.

Less than three-years-old, the Derby Dames came about when Lacie “Duchess of Pain” Maninga moved to Key West and missed her old team in Tennessee. Posting on social media, she met up with fellow derby lover, Tamara “Hangin’ Judge” Roy and the rest came together fast. Women of all backgrounds, ages (Linda “Desdemona Lott” turned 50 this year), all sizes, and all professions compete in two-minute roller jams and raise money for local charities.

The Derby Dames choose to play for local charities that help women, children, vets and pets such as Aids Help, SNIP, Womankind, Adopt a Highway and Bahama Village Music Program.

And this Saturday, Feb. 20 they will be compete against Revolution Roller Derby to raise money for Key West Wildlife Center.

For Vanessa “3 Second Solo” Soleronzo it’s a good time. “I like to be able to play a sport and give back to the community at the same time,” she said.

And the Dames need the community. It is their spouses, co-workers and friendly

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volunteers that help out with coaching, announcing, running the jam clock, selling food and tickets, and officiating. Centennial Bank donates food for sale and Select Physical Therapy attends to the ladies’ injuries.

It is a huge effort from everyone to make it happen, but everyone has a good time.

It’s a family event — from the outfits to the music — and the Dames keep it PG. A ticket to the games is $5, kids under 12 are free, making it affordable

entertainment that usually draws crowds of about 200.

The team boasts two elementary school teachers, military, office managers, an English teacher, a Navy Seabee, a radiologist, a marine biologist, a Merchant Marine and many more.

See them fight the Revolution Derby on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. at Southernmost Hockey Rink in Key West. For more details, visit www.keywestderbydames.com.

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ON FIRE THIS WEEK The teams with the highest percentage of weight loss from Feb. 8 to Feb. 15 are listed below.

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.

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.

There’s definitely nothing wrong with living a healthier life. Every effort, including participating the Marathon Meltdown, which helps to reach that goal is worth it.

LEAN QUEENS -1.72% Kathleen, Diane & Ginger

TRIPLE THREAT Dave, John & James

OCEAN THREE* Connie, Jerry & Ed -3.82%

CHUBBIES Ben, Zoraida & Teddy -0.64%

WAISTING AWAY* Heather, Danielle & Brittany 0%

POUND PINCHERS* Denise, Scott & Amanda -1.51%

FLABULESS Melissa, Marie & Syndi -0.62%

MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLE Dodie, Nikki & Heather 0%

8 2 MUCH & DRUNK 2 MUCH Danielle, Paul & Tricia -1.46%

GIRTH VADER Patty, Joe & Dustin -0.59%

FOOD FIGHTERS* Dan, Chuck & George 0%

50 SHADES OF FIT* Cindy, Bambi & Jose -1.34%

WEIGHTED DOWN Leslie, Patrick & Liz -0.54%

DIETING DIVAS Lynny, Trish & Julie 0%

THE LEFTOVERS Janet, Lauren & Melissa -1.30%

DRAMA QUEENS Devin, Allison & Jenn -0.40%

HIPPO-CRITS* Kate, Kate & Heather +0.25%

CAST A WEIGH Michelle, Bruce & Donna -1.23%

THE BURNING LIPIDS Beth, Elisa & Melissa -0.32%

LOSING TO WIN Mallory, Kacey & Robert +0.45%

THE WEIGH-IN CRASHERS Javier, Viviana & Lynn -0.99%

THE DEFLATABLES* Eric, Lorie & Shamera -0.28%

GOO GOO DOLLS* Hillary, Stacy & Clare +0.46%

THIN IT TO WIN IT Ashley, Iveth & Myriam -0.80%

LET’S LOSE THE CABOOSE Giovanna, Jamie & Eric -0.22%

FIT TO PRINT Sara, Anneke & Kristen +0.48%

FULL FEED Larry, Greg & Mike -0.79%

ALREADY THE BIGGEST LOSERS* David, John & Carlos -0.07%

BOB MARLEY TEAM Gloria, Jan & Maria +0.62%

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QUEEN B & THE CHUBBY HUBBIES Rodney, Wendy & John -1.64%

-1.50%

Until recently, the quantity of rest had no role in the weight-loss discussion. But consider this: according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 35 percent of people are sleep deprived. The statistic for obesity is nearly identical. Coincidence? According to experts, not sleeping enough has some serious consequences for dieters — they crave foods that will give them a “boost” of energy and lack the desire to exercise. A dieter who gets a solid seven to nine hours of shut-eye tends to do better on weigh-loss regimens, all things being equal.

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Recipe Editor’s note: With the chilly weather upon us (again), we decided a hearty soup might just be the ticket. There are a couple of substitutions, though, that might be prudent — like a spicy turkey sausage in place of pork, half the amount of suggested potatoes and skipping the heavy cream all together. Enjoy!

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SAUSAGE AND KALE SOUP YIELD: 4-6 servings PREP TIME: 15 minutes COOK TIME: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound ground pork sausage 1 pound small new potatoes, sliced into thin circles 1 bunch kale, trimmed and chopped (remove stems) 8 cups chicken stock 1 cup dry white wine 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/3 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese Salt and pepper Directions: • Heat a large saucepot over medium heat and add the oil, onions and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, then add the sausage to the pot.

Brown the sausage and break it apart with a wooden spoon into small pieces.

• Once the sausage is brown, add the potato slices, chopped kale, chicken stock, wine, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat if needed, and simmer for 15 minutes.

• When ready to serve, stir in the cream and parmesan cheese. Then taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

— recipe from aspicyperspective.com

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RE/MAX All Keys Real Estate is pleased to announce Elizabeth Hubbard, has joined our winning team as a Sales Associate. Her love of the Keys brought her here in 2007 when she and her husband purchased their home in the Middle Keys. Elizabeth grew up in a Maryland suburb of Washington, D.C. and has lived in Florida, California and currently has a home in Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay. Her prior career experience has been in Business and Construction Litigation and she also worked for Zurich insurance company.

Elizabeth also owned a successful embroidery and promotional products business in Maryland. She knows that buying and selling real estate is a process that requires the right resources to help you make informed decisions toward a successful real estate transaction. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Keys, looking for a vacation home or an investment property, she is here to help make your decision fast, easy and correct the first time. Let her bring her passion for the Keys to you. If you are looking for top notch service give her a call.

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Culinary students excel in Orlando Contributed

HARBORVIEW

Breathtaking views from The Towers!

The Marathon High School students traveled to Orlando to compete in a culinary contest.

M

arathon High School culinary students traveled to Orlando recently, for the 16th ProStart Culinary competition.

Four students competed in the Culinary Challenge where they demonstrated proficiency in knife work, deconstructed a chicken, then prepared an appetizer, entrée and dessert in an hour. Those students were junior Kayla Prince, junior Chris Gaskill, senior Manoli Tsavaris and junior Josiah Arce. Three students competed in the Waiters Relay Challenge. They set three different place settings (American, French and Russian) with all plates, cutlery and glasses and placed three different decoratively folded napkins.

Those students were junior Gregory Arce, junior Noah Ross, and senior Kyle Freeman.

Chef Carl Stanton said he was very pleased with the effort exhibited by these students.

“They are already talking about how to improve for next year,” he said.

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George Botelho, MD, FAAOS is a dedicated board-certified orthopaedic surgeon serving the South Florida community since 1993. He is affiliated with Mariners Hospital and Fishermen's Community Hospital.

We specialize in the evaluation and treatment of orthopaedic conditions, neck and spine disorders, including trauma from automobile accidents.

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Matt and Carolyn Anthony amid the shelves of goods at the Grassy Key Outpost. The affable couple purchased the restaurant/grocery store last week. `

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L

ast week Matt and Carolyn Anthony welcomed a new addition to their family – the Grassy Key Outpost.

But the proud father of Sparky’s Landing wants everyone to relax and let the family settle in.

“Don’t get ‘sparked up,’” as he would say.

The Outposts’ new parents want everyone – their staff, their loyal patrons – to know that its business as usual for both places.

Sparky’s recently celebrated a 10th birthday and the longtime patrons of the iconic Sadowski Causeway restaurant will continue to be greeted by Ali, Chris, Lora, MJ and the rest of the Sparky’s gang.

“We’re fortunate that we have a great team there,” said Carolyn. “They work very hard and take excellent care of our guests.”

Which is one of the reasons why she and Matt made the Outpost their unofficial hideout when it opened in 2013.

With Sparky’s growing older, the couple realized they had more love to give.

When the 3,000-square-foot property became available they

opened their arms.

“Its spotless. This place is awesome,” said Matt during a recent breakfast shift at the Outpost. “The staff is small and knowledgeable and we are just happy to be a part of this team.”

The Outpost is exactly that for residents of Marathon, Layton, KCB, Grassy and Duck Keys.

The mini-store offers essential groceries like canned goods, bread, soda, coffee, hot sauce, specialty cheeses and meat and large selection wine and package beer. They even sell portable charcoal grills.

The restaurant is open daily for breakfast (8 to 11 a.m.), lunch (11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) and dinner (5:30 to 9 p.m.) and

serves a wide variety of menu items from fresh local seafood to pizzas. Right now Matt is stuck on the roasted chicken severed with mashed potatoes and a garlic and red onion mixed green salad.

“Everything here is made fresh to order,” Carolyn says.

“And we encourage our guests to take their time enjoying their wine and the company of their dinner companions.”

For now, Matt and Carolyn are getting used to the schedule of their new baby and see no reason to make any drastic changes.

“The staff is awesome,” Carolyn said. “They have their system figured out, take excellent care of the guests and serve wonderful food. We are fans.”

The Grassy Key Outpost is located at MM 58, oceanside.

The Fried Green Tomato BLT on butter toasted rye bread with arugula, applewood bacon and lemon aioli can feed two, but you won’t want to share it.

—Jason Koler

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ADVENTURE

By Kristen Livengood

S

howing off her “guns” to the students of Tavernier’s Montessori School, Teresa Diehl tells the assembled kids that her arms have not only been propelling her throughout the Keys during recent training for a Cuba to Key West kayak trip, but also preparing to circumnavigate Australia. Her breaks from training have a very specific purpose: to help children find their own personal goals and pursue them.

“I created a goal and have to figure out how to accomplish it,” she told the children.

Diehl first picked up a kayak paddle four years ago while in Australia, studying for her Ph.D in Education. “I was walking the beach, when I met a man in an open canoe who was finishing a Darwin to Cairns trip (1,287 nautical miles) and heading to Sydney. I ran back to my house grabbed a notebook, tea, and biscuits and chatted with him for three hours.”

Diehl set a goal that day that she would learn to paddle and would one day kayak around Australia. A former Realtor and teacher, she said she returned home to the States and was reading up on the Cuba-Key West relations and thought the paddle would be a good practice run.

While on her quest, she stops at schools to speak to students about goal setting. “The class creates a goal, and then brainstorms ways to accomplish it,” she said at recent stop to her

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training in the Lower Keys.

Diehl said she once had a 10-year-old tell her that he wanted to develop gills so he could breathe underwater. The class laughed, but she compared his goal to the Wright brothers’ goal of wanting to fly.

The whole class then brainstormed ideas on how to make it possible. “I’m trying to spark goals for them to reach for after high school,” she said, comparing young student’s minds to little sponges. “It’s an absolute privilege to go to these classes and talk with these students.”

Her next goal is to speak to students in Cuba. Which is why she has been paddling back and forth from Miami to Key West since January in all conditions in preparation for the crossing. On one day Diehl travels from Key West to Little Torch, for example, bringing all the necessaries in her 18-foot kayak to make camp overnight.

Diehl lives self-contained out of the boat while she’s training, but said she’s inching toward her goals with the help of kind people she meets along the way. Such as strangers who have let her pitch a bedroll on their beachfront property, and friends who have let her shower and feed her a warm meal or take her to the grocery store. “I come across people like this all of the time,” she said. “The best part of this entire journey is the people and kids I get to meet.”

Diehl has already received the clearance from both governments, and is squaring away her crew and fine-tuning her equipment for the Cuba to Key West trip.

“Although Cuban migrants make the crossing in small

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Diehl makes a stop in Key West in preparation for her Cuba to Key West kayak trip. She expects the no-sleep, no-support crossing to take 24-30 hours.

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vessels all the time, no one has actually kayaked it officially,” she said. She said she’s inspired

by Diana Nyad’s historic Cuba to Key West swim in 2013 and has actually been in contact with the swimmer. Diehl said she has had help with weather mapping from some of Nyad’s Key West support crew.

In the thousands of miles she’s put under her kayak, she said her favorite time to be in her boat is when it’s raining. “It smooths the surface and I can travel almost silently,” she said.

To follow Diehl’s trip, visit her website platypusyank.com.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Join the yard sale Yacht Club invites vendors to the party Weekly Staff report

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he Marathon Yacht Club’s Educational Foundation is staging a community-wide yard sale it’s calling the “Nautical and Knot” on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marathon Community Park. So far, almost two-dozen organizations and vendors have signed on to sell their wares at what might be the Middle Keys’ biggest yard sale ever.

“It’s going to be bigger than it was last year,” said Jann Mellman, one of the organizers.

Nonprofits are invited to join the sale gratis; for-profit businesses pay $100 for the privilege, but keep the profit.

World-class sailor Nikki Medley will attend a benefit for the Marathon sailing school on Sunday, March 6.

Benefit raises funds for sailing school The public is welcome — no membership necessary — to the Big Benefit Bash. The motto — “What’s Raised in the Keys, Stays in the Keys” — is set for Sunday, March 6 at the Marathon Yacht Club on 33rd Street, gulfside. Special guest Nikki Medley, a world-class collegiate sailor and member of the U.S. Sailing’s Olympic Development team, will share her story on the powerful impact that learning to sail can have on a child’s life. The event starts at 5 p.m., poolside, with entertainment by John Bartus. At 7 p.m. the party moves inside for dinner, live and silent auctions, and music by the Blues Brothers. Tickets are $75 each; call 305-743-6739. The proceeds will support youth sailing and college scholarships for local students.

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Besides the vendors, other organizations will also be attending including the Masons who will offer a free child ID kit.

There will also be a concession stand and music. Admission is free.

All of the money raised at the flea market supports MYCEF programs, which are myriad.

The education foundation arm of the yacht club is an entirely separate entity that devotes its time and resources to offering marine-related education and fun. Over the past two years, it has handed out $10,000 in scholarships. This year, it’s undertaking the demanding task of creating a sailing school for local children this summer. So far, members of the foundation have collected eight boats, registered 80 interested children, and set about getting the right certifications from U.S. Sailing for its instructors.

For more information on vendor opportunities at the Nautical and Knot, call 305-916-9354.

For more information about the Marathon Yacht Club Education Foundation, visit www.mycef. education.

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Whether you arrive

by Land or Sea, the Lighthouse Grill offers the ultimate in waterfront dining.

Spend the day at our pool, enjoy a casual lunch, stay for HAPPY HOUR from 3 to 6pm, watch an incredible sunset and then let us tempt you with a fabulous dinner.

Take advantage of Faro Blanco Marina’s DOCK & DINE with complimentary dockage for Lighthouse Grill patrons.

Don’t forget our EARLY BIRD SPECIAL offered from 5 to 6:30pm.

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Fred Roth was born on Jan. 26, 2016 at 8:40 a.m. at Baptist Health in Kendall, Florida weighing 10 pounds and measuring 21 inches. Mom Angela Michelle Roth, owner of Marathon Acupuncture, and dad Fred Michael Roth, of Fred’s Beds & Furniture, and big sister Annabelle Marcey report that little Fred’s interests include dinosaurs, meal times, disco dancing, napping and being cute.

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LIBATIONS & MUSIC SUNSET GRILLE & RAW BAR Storm Watch — Friday, Feb. 19 Monks of Funk - Saturday, Feb. 20 DJ Bert Pool Party — Sunday, Feb. 21 Chris Case Duo — Sunday, Feb. 21 Brian Roberts – Monday, Feb. 22 Land Sharks – Tuesday, Feb. 23 Tim Dee and Jim Hall – Wednesday, Feb. 24 Wyatt Hurtz – Thursday, Feb. 25

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SPARKY’S LANDING Karen Weber & Funkin’ Conchs — Friday, Feb. 19 Roger Jokela — Tuesday, Feb. 23 Ken Fairbrother — Wednesday, Feb. 24 John Bartus – Thursday, Feb. 25 NOWHERE BAR & GRILL McShimmel – Every Friday Pirate karaoke with J.R. Jones – Every Thursday Four Sheets – Feb. 20 and March 5 Amanda shakes up a ‘spicy lady’ at Castaway.

Castaway Waterfront Restaurant

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manda Couturier escaped the cold Michigan winters on a whim four years ago.

And now her Keys apartment is lined with hundreds of hot sauce bottles, which is why the spicy lady cocktail is one of her favorites. “I’m a fan of hot sauce, and this drink packs a little heat,” she said.

It’s made with raspberry vodka infused with muddled fresh peppers, triple sec, fresh limes, and other secret ingredients. It’s then topped with a floating jalapeño. Amanda said it’s a favorite among her adventurous guests.

“It’s a unique drink. A classic with a punch,” she said. “A lot of people are surprised when they

taste how good it is, because it is a sweet heat.”

When she isn’t pouring drinks at the bar, she’s out on the boat scuba diving and shooting fish, riding her bike, or at the gym.

She agreed with Castaway Owner John Mirabella that the drink goes best with the oysters Tokyo – raw oysters topped with sour cream, masago, and kimchi sauce – or any of the sushi on the menu. Castaway also just upped the beers on tap, too, now boasting 46 up from the former 37 drafts. Between the spicy lady and the craft beer selection, there is something for everyone.

Castaway is located at the end of 15th Street, oceanside, in Marathon. Happy hour lasts from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

THE HURRICANE Chaz Blakemore – Friday, Feb. 19 and Saturday, Feb. 20 Open Mic Night with Tony — Wednesday, Feb. 24 Tim D and Jim Hill – Thursday, Feb. 25 LULU’S Billy Washburn – Friday, Feb. 19 Paul Shimmel – Wednesday, Feb. 24 Adrienne Z. – Thursday, Feb. 25 PORKY’S BAYSIDE Tim Dee —Friday, through Sunday Michael Hammond – Wednesday, Feb. 24 BURDINES Joe Mama – Every Friday BARNACLE BARNEY’S Mike Hammond – Friday, Feb. 19 Joe Mama – Saturday, Feb. 20 Mike Hammond – Sunday, Feb. 21 Dan Sullivan – Monday, Feb. 22 Michael J. – Thursday, Feb. 25

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The owner, Loretta Geotis, has more than 30 years of experience in advertising, public relations and business management positions. “I am driven to provide the type of customer service that I would expect to be extended to me,” she said. “A personal and professional business relationship with my clients is of the utmost importance.”

Geotis, who has lived in the Keys for 15 years, can provide services that may be too time consuming to the company or organization. Her business model allows employers to save costs such as insurance, payroll taxes, vacation time, sick time and other on-going costs by hiring her to do the work instead of a full-time employee.

“Each project will be completed professionally and efficiently, on-time and delivered to your door,” she said. “Stop paying for water-cooler conversations and start getting the work you pay for.”

Geotis and her husband volunteer for many organizations like the Marathon Garden Club, Marathon Community Theatre, Crane Point Museum & Nature Center, and Marathon Chamber of Commerce. “I will add a personal one-on-one commitment to my clients to ensure that each one is satisfied with the finished product,” she said. “Offering professional services on a contract basis allows me to enjoy the fabulous Florida Keys while still meeting the needs and deadlines of my clients.”

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No matter how you say the word, you can’t say it angrily. Nothing invokes cuteness or softness more than the marshmallow of animals, the rabbit. And when face-toface with their almond eyes and fuzzy innocence, the urge to have one is hard to resist. As a nation, we are falling into a bunny hypnosis, walking into pet stores for a dog collar and

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Peachie Cathy Baier, animal behavior program manager at the FKSPCA, cradles Ollie who is up for adoption.

Tara Vickrey, with the Marathon SPCA, advocates, “Adopt don’t shop!”

Currently in Marathon there are six adoptable bunnies. The Marathon SCPCA provides help with spaying and neutering and education on bunny ownership. walking out with new family members. And that’s what people don’t realize, bunnies aren’t just pets, they are family and need just as much attention and care as dogs or cats.

Rabbits constitute one third of surrendered animals to shelters. In order to tackle and educate about this nationwide problem, Cathy Baier, a 17-year veteran of Florida Keys SPCA and owner of three house rabbits, is bringing Bunfest to Key West. It’s set for Sunday, Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old Armory on White Street in Key West.

The FKSPCA has seen a rise in its bunny population to an all time high of 26. (Also a subsequent rise in hamsters, given their availability at pet stores.)

Baier said she thinks the public’s perception of bunnies is skewed. “For example, they live up to ten years, that’s a long commitment,” she said.

Bunfest’s goal is to educate families on the needs of bunnies. Since they are domesticated — not to be mistaken for Marsh rabbits — bunnies should live indoors with some

outdoor play time. They need to roam and not be caged regularly as they are very social and prefer to be with humans and other rabbits. Bunnies are sensitive to heat and often fall prey to illness, so a close relationship with its owner is optimal.

And if you are really ready for the challenge and rewarding love of Thumper, then consider adoption.

Cathy stresses, “For the cost of adoption, the animal is spayed or neutered already. We provide support for behavioral and health issues and guidance with nutrition. You will not get that attention or support from a pet store.”

Bunfest will offer a variety of services for already owned rabbits: educational booths, a veterinarian from the Marathon Veterinary Hospital answering questions, a bunny spa with grooming and nail services and bunny glamour shots by FKSPCA’s Edie Kehoe. The Crazy Cavies from Fort Lauderdale will also be at the event with guinea pigs and educational materials on caring for them.

This is a very kid friendly event with face painting by Flamingo Cafe, a kids craft table and a bake sale. And no event of this kind would be complete without Jeanne Selander from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm with Mo the Sloth.

Bunfest is on Saturday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Armory, 600 White St., Key West.

For more details, call Tiffany at 305-294-4857 or email tiffany@ fkspca.org.

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MAINSTREAMING | GEEK GOODS

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(Don’t get the shirts with the tootechnical equations though; most mere mortals won’t understand).

We recommend this 100-percent cotton apparel from the web after an exhaustive 30-second search. $19 @ alienexpress.com.

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KEYS DISEASE

Actual stuff people want to sell; funny ramblings included for free The best of Craigslist

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omedian George Carlin once ruminated about our homes just being places to hold all our stuff, and when we get too much stuff, we just get bigger homes. Down here in the Keys, bigger homes can cost significantly bigger bucks, so getting

rid of excess stuff is often the answer. There are quite a few places in this modern world that let people get rid of excess stuff via the Internet – and one of the most interesting is Craigslist.

People post some amazing things for sale (or sometimes for free). This online marketplace,

with virtual storefronts in most major and minor communities nationwide, is a destination where the browser can find almost anything they want (including personal relationships)… and several things they wouldn’t have ever dreamed of, as in these actual Craigslist ads that I swear I am not making up.

• (Gainesville, FL) Free Anime Babe Angel Painting and Jalepeño Cheesetoes – I have this very hot painting I did of my ex-girlfriend as a dark winged anime angel hot babe, unfortunately she dumped me on Xmas eve very cold. I don’t want to see her flying around and looking cute anymore so my pain is your treasure. I did the painting in oil acrylic water based paint. I also have some jalapeño cheetoes that I won’t ever eat so if you come to get my babe painting say hello to free snack too. Even if you don’t want the cheetoes I’d rather you take them so they stop weirding me out in my house. I can deliver painting/

snack or you can pick up or we can meet in public place. I just want to unload this angel. Email me!

• (Dallas, TX) Free 20 tins of holiday popcorn (minus caramel corn) – you know damn well what happened to all that caramel corn.

• (Northern Michigan) Restored Gnome (may be haunted) – Received from my grandmother and he was in pretty ruff condition. Filled in holes with plumbers epoxy… painted with waterproof paint… all plants seem to die around him… preferred nesting zone for spiders… makes children uncomfortable… may be a small chance of possession.

• (Los Angeles, CA) You Farted During “Boyhood” - mw4m.

There we were, just enjoying a nice quiet Saturday night at the movies. A slow mover, Linklater’s “Boyhood.” Some popcorn. A few sodas. Nothing really happens in the film, we found. For about 90 minutes or so we stare listlessly

at the screen. It’s a thinking man’s film, I say. Beautifully shot.

It’s about life, and death and relationships and things of that nature. Just then, at a brief, carefully-timed cinematic pause in dialogue, an enormous fart from somewhere in the back pierces an otherwise silent movie theatre. It had the impact of a baseball bat hitting a leather couch, or George Foreman working the heavy bag. Whack. Loud, deep and masculine. The seat cushion heroically absorbed most of the blow, but not enough that each and every person in the movie theatre instantly burst into nervous laughter. The laughter continued for what felt like a good 5 minutes, until tears streamed down our faces. Even well after the blast, we quietly chuckled to ourselves with a ‘remember the time that guy farted in the movie theatre’ gleam in our eyes.

And just like that, with a soft chuckle and a deep breath, we were back into the film. Things happened, people drove around Texas, relationships came and went, there was crying, there was hope. It was as if we had all forgotten about the fart that had brought us together that night. As the sun began to set on screen, the teenage boy, no longer a boy, transitions into an adult ... and braaaaaaap.

Another fart from the back row, like two giant hands clapping together, and the screen goes dark, roll credits. We decided, after laughing our way out of the theatre, and all the way home, that this was the best movie that we had ever seen. I imagine the lone fartist sauntering off into the sunset. His work here done.

If only I could say thank you, kind sir. You are truly a master of your craft.

John Bartus is a singer/songwriter and City of Marathon councilman, and President of the Rotary Club of Marathon. He’s a little under the weather, so this column originally ran a year ago. Check out his body of work at www. johnbartus. com.

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BRIEFLY

Are you finding it hard to secure a rental?

Habitat for Humanity fill-a-bag for $1 book sale

Why not consider buying one of these homes?

Call me, today, to find out how.

The Habitat for Humanity Restore is holding a book sale on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Big Pine Key store. Bring and fill a reusable bag for $1.

Kids refuge programs set for Saturdays The National Key Deer Refuge is initiating a series of free, kid-friendly, 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 details, or to pre-register, contact Kristie at kristie_killam@fws.gov.

Upcoming events include: • 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’ Tell your tale at Story Slam event Storytellers will get five minutes, with a one-minute grace period, to tell their true personal stories at Story Slam on Sunday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at Marathon Community Theatre.

The theme is “Your Brush With Death.” No props, costumes, music or cheat sheets. The winner will receive $100. General admission tickets are $10. For more information, email story@ marathontheater.com or visit marathontheater.com.

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THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Thank you to all who joined us for a fun and successful professional gaming fundraiser!

All proceeds go to the BPW‟ Marathon Scholarship Fund.

HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Franklin Greenman PA Hal Schuhmacher PA Christopher B Waldera PA. Homes, Land of the Florida Keys Thomas D Wright William J Heffernan Campbell & Malafy Marathon Chamber of Commerce Bishop Rosasco CPA Brass Monkey Royal Crest Builders Salon Blanco Spa AWAX Floor & Window Cleaning Discount Rock & Sand Kristen Brenner- Island Breeze Realty

Cruise Planners – Cynthia Grant Promotions Guy Marathon Garbage Service Florida Keys Electric Co American Caribbean Real Estate First State Bank Kramerica- Real Estate Book Centennial Bank Lisa Ferringo – Coldwell Banker RE The Keys Weekly Newspapers Time Out Magazine David Grego – Island Breeze Realty RE/MAX Real Estate Jo Ann Cook & Ben Daniels PA

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Keyshot Photography-Sylvie & Bruce Stoll Karmichael Caterers-Karen Dennis & Crew Mile Marker Party Rentals-Jill Atkinson J & J Flowers City of Key Colony Beach Key Colony Beach Police-Charles Griffin Jim Rhyne Theo & Ganine’s Dance Center-Theo & Ganine Derleth Kristen Brenner & Chuck Currier Johnny Darby & Keb

Bill Sanderson Christy Johnson Jeanine Christiansen Sandra Bradshaw Julie Johnson Ed Ballinger Fl Keys Lobster & Steak House Sea The World Travel The Hyatt Place/Faro Blanco Marathon Tire Lube & More

Becky Shiff lett, President, Kristen Brenner and Joy Wilson, Co-Chairs, as well as all BPW Marathon Members.

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The Master Chorale Of South Florida

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BRIEFLY

EARLY BIRD SPECIALS EVERYDAY FROM 3:30 TO 5:30.

Excluding Holidays FULL EXCEPTIONAL DINNERS WITH SALAD AND DESSERT FROM $11.95 TO $16.95.

PRIME RIB, STRIP STEAK, TENDERLOIN KABOBS, ROASTED TURKEY, CRAB CAKE, SHRIMP DISHES, CHICKEN AND PASTA DISHES.

Elegant Dining at Reasonable Prices!

Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials Full Bar • Full Menu

Free Admission, Free parking Old Fashioned Fun!

Food, drinks and music all day long. Shop the numerous vendors displays. Have something to eat & drink while sitting in the park listening to music.

Shriners’ Pancake Breakfast 8am 5K Fun Run/Walk Silent Auction Raffle Bake Sale Musicians 9am to close, featuring:

Stone Grill Dining (for Steak & Seafood) HAPPY HOUR 7 Days a Week 11:30 am – 6 pm Food & Drink Specials at the Bar

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EAT MORE CUPCAKES!

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24 small batch ice creams!

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Brand new merchandise for boys and girls!

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Annual community rummage sale at Kirk of the Keys Church Kirk of the Keys Church is accepting donations for its annual community rummage sale on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Donations can be dropped off Thursday and Friday, Feb. 25-26. Proceeds support Marathon Playgroup and Christian education. For more information, call Janet Oechsle at 305-904-4151.

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 and representatives from the Wild Bird Center will be present from 10 a.m. to noon at the Marathon store with an exhibit to illustrate the organization's mission and needs.

Marathon House and Garden Tour coming March 5

Key Limes Pies made Daily!

Best in the Keys!

Croissants

Marathon Yacht Club hosts 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.

Bakeshop and Ice Cream Café

Cookies, Chocolate Covered Pretzels, Fudge, Gourmet Cheesecakes, Custom Cakes and So Much More!

Tour five homes and gardens in the Marathon area on Saturday, March 5. Tickets are $25 per person and are available at the garden club, 5270 Overseas Highway or the Marathon Visitor Center. Call 305-743-4971, or visit marathongardenclub.org for more information.

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City of Marathon City Council Agenda

• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Hwy., Marathon Tuesday, February 23, 2016 5:30 P.M.

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER

(* 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. Swearing in of New Marathon Fire Fighters/Paramedics 1. Jesus Bergouignan 2. Jorge Garzon 3. Charles Jonker 4. Christopher Santiago C. At Large Code Board Appointment D. Community Announcements City Manager Report A. Fire Rescue Department Report B. Parks & Recreation Report C. Public Works Report D. KAIR Request to Serve Beer and Wine and Waive Fees for the 10th Annual Sombrero Beach Run on March 5, 2016 E. Request to hold the 9th Annual KEYS 100 Ultramarathon Event on May 21, 2016 Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings: A. A Request For An Extension Of A Development Agreement For Boat Works Investment, LLC, For The Redevelopment Of An Existing Boat Repair Marina Facility With Boat Slips, And Existing Commercial Floor Area, Located At 700 39th Street Gulf, Mile Marker 48.5-49 And Is Legally Described As Part Of Block 2 And All Of Block 5, Lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19, Marathon Beach, Key Vaca, Monroe County, Florida Re# 00337390-000000, 00103480-000100, 00337270-000000, 00337280-000000, 00337290-000000, 00337300-000000, 00337310-000000, 00337470-000000, 00337380-000000 And 00337330-000000, Providing For Conditions And Requirements Of Development, Including But Not Limited To, The Provisions For Affordable/Workforce Housing, Buffers Building Heights, Setbacks, And Other Requirements.

B. Resolution 2016-20, Consideration Of A Request By JDI Tavasota Holding LLC For A Conditional Use Permit Pursuant To Chapter 102 Article 13 Of The City Of Marathon Land Development Regulations (LDRs) Entitled “Conditional Use Permits” For The Development Of Seven Modular Homes To Replace Seven Existing Homes On Property Located At 453, 455, 457 And 543 11th Street, Which Is Legally Described As BK 1 Lots 3 Through 6 & Govt Lot 1 Bay Bottom Adj To Lot 6, Riggs Subdivision, Hog Key, Marathon, Florida; Having Real Estate Numbers 00319960-000000 And 00319970-000000. Nearest Mile Marker 47.5.

Resolutions for Adoption A. Resolution 2016-21, Authorizing A “Piggy-Back” Purchase Pursuant To The City’s Purchasing Policies And Procedures And Approving The Purchase of a Kenworth T880 Sludge Hauling Truck Under The Florida Sheriff’s Bid 15-13-0904 From Kenworth of Central Florida, In An Amount Not To Exceed $218,224.00; Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into Agreements In Connection Therewith, Appropriating And Expending Budgeted Funds Which Will Be Submitted For Reimbursement from the FDEP Grant; And Providing For An Effective Date.

B.

Resolution 2016-22, Accepting The Responsible Bid And Approving A Contract Between The City And Greentech Group Solutions, LLC. In An Amount Not To Exceed $141,600.00 For The Installation of Fire Hydrants at Several Locations Throughout The City; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Contract And Appropriate Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date.

C. Resolution 2016-23, Awarding Contract For The Engineering Design For The Expansion Of The Operating Filtration Systems At Wastewater Treatment Plants #3 And #4” To Weiler Engineering Corporation In The Amount Of $228,545.00; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Contract And Expend Budgeted Funds On Behalf Of The City; Which Will Be Submitted For Reimbursement From The FDEP Grant; And Providing For An Effective Date.

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 at (305) 289-5020 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.

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

Dolphin Research Center has a full-time position for an Animal Care & Training Administrative Scheduling Assistant. Major duties consist of administrative support to leadership and staff; maintain weekly schedules, online program inventory; assist with budget, etc. Must have strong interpersonal skills, be organized, motivated, self-directed individual, able to multi-task & prioritize and have a high level of confidentiality. This is NOT the position for someone hoping to transition to a marine mammal trainer.

Benefits include medical, life and disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, sick and holidays, and so much more! Job description available at www.dolphins.org Email a cover letter, resume & DRC application to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE

Immediate Opening

The Weekly Newspapers are seeking a well spoken, confident individual to manage classified ad sales.

Salary, commission, vacation, plus many other negotiable benefits. 9-5, Mon - Fri Send your resume to lesley@keysweekly.com.

For Sale Hot Pressure Washer

Diesel Burner/ Honda Motor Trailer Mounted w/ tool Box $1750.00 305-304-7995

To: All Interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals This is to give notice that Community Health South Florida, Inc. has applied for a Health Infrastructure Investment Program grant from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Community Health South Florida, Inc. proposes to renovate interior space within an existing building at 2805 Overseas Highway in Marathon, Florida.

The purpose of this notice is to inform the public that per Executive Order 11988 for Floodplain Management, Community Health South Florida, Inc. recognizes that the proposed action will occur within the floodplain and that Community Health South Florida, Inc. has determined that this is the only practicable alternative for this project. Community Health South Florida, Inc. will comply with all state and/or local floodplain protection standards. The project consists of interior renovation with no exterior ground disturbance. No new areas of impervious surface will be created that would cause additional runoff and no alterations to the existing building will take place that would cause an undue impact to the floodplain or drainage system.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting: Community Health South Florida, Inc., Attn:Blake Hall Chief Operating Officer, 10300 SW 216 St. Miami FL 33190, abhall@chisouthfl.org (305) 252-4853.

Written comments on the proposed action and potential impacts to floodplains must be submitted to the following address on or before March 5, 2016: Community Health South Florida, Inc., Attn: Blake Hall COO, 10300 SW 216 St. Miami FL 33190 abhall@chisouthfl.org Page 33 • Upper Keys Weekly • Feb. 19, 2016

• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 15-CP-118-P IN RE: ESTATE OF ESTELLE MYERS a/k/a ESTELLE SONDRA MYERS, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ESTELLE MYERS a/k/a ESTELLE SONDRA MYERS, deceased, whose date of death was August 1, 2014, File Number 15-CP-118-P, is pending in the Circuit Court in and for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Clerk of the Circuit Court, Probate Division, 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, upon whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors is: February 19, 2016.

PERSONAL

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

REPRESENTATIVE(S): SCOTT MYERS A/K/A SCOTT D. MYERS 878 STAFFORD DRIVE TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753

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

ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: MARTIN R. MALLINGER, ESQ. FLORIDA BAR NUMBER: 351407 LANDIS & MALLINGER, P.L. 980 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 302 BOCA RATON, FL 33432-2704 PHONE: (561) 391-5506 FAX: (561) 394-7976 Publish: February 19 & 26, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 442015CP 000129A001PK IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN J. O’NEILL, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of John J. O’Neill, deceased, whose date of death was October 6, 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 OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY

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The date of first publication of this notice is: February 12, 2016.

Personal Representative: Patrick J. O’Neill 12311 Northwinder Row Hudson, Florida 34667 Attorney for Personal Representative: EUGENE L. BEIL, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 343633 Beil & Hay PA 12300 US Hwy 19 Hudson, Florida 34667 Telephone: (727) 8682306 Fax: (727) 863-1287 Email: elbeil@ beilandhay.com Publish: February 12 & 19, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers

AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars - Vans - Trucks.

Running or Not. CASH 305-332-0483 EMPLOYMENT Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop NOW HIRING: AM Baker and Parttime Counter Help.

Please Apply In Person.

11287 Overseas Hwy, Marathon HIRING-KANDIOS ICE CREAM & DELI IS HIRING FOR A NIGHTS AND WEEKEND SERVERPOSITION. PLEASE APPLY AT 5187 OS HWY, MARATHONNEXT TO OFFICE DEPOT

Mechanic Helper Needed. Small engine experience helpful.

Part or Full time. Long term employment for right person. Call AllKeys Rental at 3 0 5 - 8 5 2 - 0 6 0 0

Now Hiring Full Time Marina Reservations/ Concierge.

Please apply in person to Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club, 1996 Overseas Hwy, Marathon Construction Foreman wanted Need Vehicle.

Pay commensurate with experience. Call 305-304-7995 Leigh Ann’s Coffee House is in IMMEDIATE need for Kitchen & Barista Help.

Stop in at 301 Sadowski Causeway, Key Colony Beach MM 54 to apply

Seeking stable happy energetic personality for PT sales position in fun gift shop. Must be yearround Marathon resident;

EMPLOYMENT retirees welcome. Stop in to schedule appointment at 11528 Overseas Highway Marathon Babysitters Need-

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3 0 5 - 5 2 2 - 6 0 5 0 Apply at http:// resortchildcare. 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.

HOBBIES/

COLLECTIBLES

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 Dive WANTS Ro lex watches and Pi lot Watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305-743-4578

305.743.0844

FISHING MISC. 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. 321784-5982 or 321-302-3630 www.shipusa.com

Part Time Night Auditor Gallery Kitchen Front Desk Agents Front Office Supervisor Line Cooks Maintenance Engineer Sales Administrative Assistant

Apply on line at Spottswood.com/careers or at Faro Blanco Resort EOE m/f/d/v

MLKAR Charity Yard Sale Royal Furniture, 1757 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL Sat, Feb 20, 9am-Noon Royal Furniture will be providing gently used furniture from Hawk's Cay Villas to raise money for our charities

Charity of the Month- FKSPCA

All types of permits for

ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR Exceptional Living, Exceptional People

Plantation Key Nursing Center located in Tavernier, is seeking an Activities Director. Must have MEPAP Certification in the State of Florida. LTC experience preferred. We offer a competitive wage and benefits program.

To apply for the position, please submit your Resume to BOL@PLANTATIONKEYNC.com

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

Part Time Front Desk Receptionist Career minded professional with a friendly smile and excellent people skills needed for busy veterinary office. Good telephone skills and the ability to multitask are essential to this position. Computer experience is required.

Shift hours vary between 7:30am and 6:00pm Monday -Friday with some Saturdays and Sundays included. Please apply at Marathon Veterinary Hospital at 5001 Overseas Hwy.

Plantation Key Nursing Center

located in Tavernier, is seeking

LPN,RN & C.N.A.

12 hr shifts days and nights available

Dietary Aides Part Time Receptionist Nights & Weekends

We offer a competitive wage and benefits program.

To apply for position, Please submit your Resume to BOL@PLANTATIONKEYNC.COM

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MMS STUDENT OF THE WEEK Faculty and students at Marathon Middle School chose a Weekly Student by selecting candidates with good character, achievements and involvement. These students stand out amongst their peers and are recognized by the Marathon Weekly.

BOBBY FELTS What organizations and activities are you involved with at MHS or MMS and why are they important to you?

I am in the marching band and on the varsity tennis team. These are important to me because I helped build the marching band and enjoy music. Tennis is just something that I like to do.

Who has been your biggest inspiration at MMS and why?

My biggest inspiration at MMS is Mr. Rayhill.

He’s been my teacher since sixth grade and even with his personal music talent, he chooses to be a band director.

What class do you think has best prepared you for life after high school and why?

Band has me most prepared. It teaches discipline and the ability to do things yourself.

Music is something with endless possibilities and something you can always do.

How is today’s world different than the one your parents or guardians grew up in?

Today’s world is very different, not only technology-wise, but people are also coming closer together and helping others.

What advice would you give to a sixth grader entering middle school?

Find something you want to do it and practice until you are the best at it.

What movie character do you most identify with or would most like to be?

The Terminator.

What are the biggest challenges facing the Keys? What would you do to meet these challenges?

Our biggest challenge is protecting the ecosystem. Most locals respect the wildlife, but there are a lot of people that don’t understand what their actions can do.

If you could advise the President of the United States on one thing, what would it be?

Terrorism is just the senseless act of harming the innocent to make a point.

What are your plans after high school?

It’s still early, but I plan to be a musician.

Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me… … to make your own hobbies and activities.

We don’t have the same choices as the big city, but we have so much we can make ourselves.

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Friday & Saturday PRIME RIB

We Can Cook Your Catch!!

Lobster or Fish, $13.95 per person (includes soup or salad and side dish)

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

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

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

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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

The Hammocks at Marathon

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES: RoomMaintenanceTechnician Pool Maintenance / Ground Technician Room Attendant Resort Handyman Carpet/Tile Cleaner Maintenance Technician Activities Associate

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

FOR SALE

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

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

Please call Ryan at 305-481-1791

Now Hiring

OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT

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

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

Your Own Private Island

$1,500,000 237 24th Street, Marathon

2 bedroom, 1 bath home with fenced in yard and large storage shed. Perfect opportunity for 1st time buyers. $264,500. Please call Lynn Goodwin at 305-923-9487.

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

$995,000

Rental income of $201,000/yr.

Perfect second home and licensed vacation rental.

Also: Waterfront 4 bdrm, pool, dock. Rental income of$200,000 +/yr. Both in Marathon.

Call Jeanne / Bob 305-304-8733 www.IslandsandWaterfrontHomes.com

Office spaces FOR RENT starting at $250/mo.

Parking spaces also available.

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

We Buy Gold Locally!

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn Townsquare Mall Marathon

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

Immediate openings for Kitchen help and Baristas. Apply in person @ 301 Sadowski Causeway, Key Colony Beach MM54

In search of talented and passionate employees:

Server Assistant Cosmetologist Pastry Cook Please apply in person at 28500 Overseas Hwy, Little Torch Key, FL 33042

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

HIRING! MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE We are now hiring for the following positions:

NOW HIRING FULL TIME WITH BENEFITS

Keys Fisheries Restaurant, Market and Marina is hiring for all positions:

Diesel Hydraulic Mechanic Truck Helpers Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Cashier, Kitchen Expeditor, Seafood Market, Prep/Cook Apply in person.

3390 Gulf View Ave. (end of 35th Street), Marathon EOE/DFWP

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop is now hiring:

AM Baker and Part-time Counter Help

Please Apply In Person 11287 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

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

Call 305-304-7995

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Elected officials, administrators, and pillars of business and the non-profit sector traveled to Tallahassee this week for the annual lobbying effort – Florida Keys Day. Their agenda included showing support for Florida Keys Environment Stewardship Act Bill sponsored by Representative Holly Raschein and meeting with state agencies to discuss pressing Keys issues. Florida House Speaker Steve Crisafulli is front center and flanked by State Representative Holly Raschein, left, and Monroe County Mayor Heather Carruthers, right. CONTRIBUTED

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Authors speak on Thursdays in Islamorada Contributed

new series of conversations on writing and publishing has begun at public Library in Islamorada. “The Inside Story: Conversations with Keys Authors” focuses on a notable Keys author each Thursday evening through March. Among those slated to appear are mystery writer Tom Corcoran (“Crime Almost Pays”), culinary crime writer Lucy Burdette, a.k.a.

Roberta Isleib, (“Fatal Reservations”), thriller writer James W. Hall (“The Big Finish”), author and Rich Products Chairman Bob Rich (“Looking Through Water”), and Civil War novelist Mike Kenneth Smith (“Home Again”).

The hour-long conversations begin at 6 p.m. and are free and open to the public. The authors will be available to sign and sell books provided either by themselves or by the independent bookstore, Hooked on Books, in Islamorada.

“With so many dedicated authors who both live in and draw inspiration from the Florida Keys, the library is a perfect venue for this series,” said Ozzie Dominguez, manager of the Islamorada library. “They have a lot of wisdom to share about getting your story and message to the world at large, as well as insights into the unique qualities and challenges that the Keys present.”

The series is organized by Jill Zima Borski and Ellen T. White, who are both reporters in the Keys, as well as authors. Borski and White will alternate conducting interviews that explore each featured author’s life, career, process and inspiration, as well as provide observations into the world of publishing (self and conventional) and the agent-author relationship. The series will be audiotaped for the library’s archive.

Bob Rich, chairman of the Fortune 500 company, Rich Products, is up next on Thursday, Feb. 25 to talk about his first novel, “Looking Through Water,” an exploration of the relationship between a grand-

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father and his grandson who share a love of fishing. Michael K. Smith will reveal how he turned Civil War fact into popular fiction in “Home Again” on March 3. Tom Corcoran will discuss his career as a photographer and writer on March 10; Corcoran returns with his eighth novel, “Crime Almost Pays,” a spinoff from his popular Alex Rutledge mystery series. On March 17, James W. Hall explores “The Big Finish,” the latest in his Thorn series of thrillers. Culinary crime writer Lucy Burdette, a.k.a. Roberta Isleib, author of the Key West food critic mysteries, will talk about her upcoming book, “Killer Takeout,” on March 24.

“We expect that aspiring local writers will be interested in attending these talks, as will longtime fans of each author’s work,” said Borski. “Our guests are not only masters of storytelling, in most cases, but entertaining personalities as well. It’s bound to be a good time.”

“I think it’s important to note that 10 or 20 years from now students, writers and historians will be able to access these conversations and get a truer sense of what Keys life is,” added White. “Keys writers are an important part of the history, lore and fabric of life on these beautiful islands.”

For more information or to reserve seats, contact Jill Zima Borski at jzimakeys@aol.com and 305-852-9886 or Ellen T. White at ellen@ellentwhite.com and 917-523-1138.

SCHEDULE February 25: Bob Rich March 3: Michael Kenneth Smith March 10: Tom Corcoran March 17: James W. Hall March 24: Lucy Burdette

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ast week Matt and Carolyn Anthony welcomed a new addition to their family – the Grassy Key Outpost.

But the proud father of Sparky’s Landing wants everyone to relax and let the family settle in.

“Don’t get ‘sparked up,’” as he would say.

The Outposts’ new parents want everyone – their staff, their loyal patrons – to know that its business as usual for both places.

Sparky’s recently celebrated a 10th birthday and the longtime patrons of the iconic Sadowski Causeway restaurant will continue to be greeted by Ali, Chris, Lora, MJ and the rest of the Sparky’s gang.

“We’re fortunate that we have a great team there,” said Carolyn. “They work very hard and take excellent care of our guests.”

Which is one of the reasons why she and Matt made the Outpost their unofficial hideout when it opened in 2013.

With Sparky’s growing older, the couple realized they had more love to give.

When the 3,000-square-foot property became available they opened their arms.

“Its spotless. This place is awesome,” said Matt during a recent breakfast shift at the Outpost. “The staff is small and knowledgeable and we are just happy to be a part of this team.”

The Outpost is exactly that for residents of Marathon, Layton, KCB, Grassy and Duck Keys.

The mini-store offers essential groceries like canned goods, bread, soda, coffee, hot sauce, specialty cheeses and meat and large selection wine and package beer. They even sell portable charcoal grills.

The restaurant is open daily for breakfast (8 to 11 a.m.),

lunch (11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) and dinner (5:30 to 9 p.m.) and serves a wide variety of menu items from fresh local seafood to pizzas. Right now Matt is stuck on the roasted chicken severed with mashed potatoes and a garlic and red onion mixed green salad.

“Everything here is made fresh to order,” Carolyn says.

“And we encourage our guests to take their time enjoying their wine and the company of their dinner companions.”

For now, Matt and Carolyn are getting used to the schedule of their new baby and see no reason to make any drastic changes.

“The staff is awesome,” Carolyn said. “They have their system figured out, take excellent care of the guests and serve wonderful food. We are fans.”

The Grassy Key Outpost is located at MM 58, oceanside.

The Fried Green Tomato BLT on butter toasted rye bread with arugula, applewood bacon and lemon aioli can feed two, but you won’t want to share it.

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ADVENTURE

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howing off her “guns” to the students of Tavernier’s Montessori School, Teresa Diehl tells the assembled kids that her arms have not only been propelling her throughout the Keys during recent training for a Cuba to Key West kayak trip, but also preparing to circumnavigate Australia. Her breaks from training have a very specific purpose: to help children find their own personal goals and pursue them.

“I created a goal and have to figure out how to accomplish it,” she told the children.

Diehl first picked up a kayak paddle four years ago while in Australia, studying for her Ph.D in Education. “I was walking the beach, when I met a man in an open canoe who was finishing a Darwin to Cairns trip (1,287 nautical miles) and heading to Sydney. I ran back to my house grabbed a notebook, tea, and biscuits and chatted with him for three hours.”

Diehl set a goal that day that she would learn to paddle and would one day kayak around Australia. A former Realtor and teacher, she said she returned home to the States and was reading up on the Cuba-Key West relations and thought the paddle would be a good practice run.

While on her quest, she stops at schools to speak to students about goal setting. “The class creates a goal, and then brainstorms ways to accomplish it,” she said at recent stop to her

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training in the Lower Keys.

Diehl said she once had a 10-year-old tell her that he wanted to develop gills so he could breathe underwater. The class laughed, but she compared his goal to the Wright brothers’ goal of wanting to fly.

The whole class then brainstormed ideas on how to make it possible. “I’m trying to spark goals for them to reach for after high school,” she said, comparing young student’s minds to little sponges. “It’s an absolute privilege to go to these classes and talk with these students.”

Her next goal is to speak to students in Cuba. Which is why she has been paddling back and forth from Miami to Key West since January in all conditions in preparation for the crossing. On one day Diehl travels from Key West to Little Torch, for example, bringing all the necessaries in her 18-foot kayak to make camp overnight.

Diehl lives self-contained out of the boat while she’s training, but said she’s inching toward her goals with the help of kind people she meets along the way. Such as strangers who have let her pitch a bedroll on their beachfront property, and friends who have let her shower and feed her a warm meal or take her to the grocery store. “I come across people like this all of the time,” she said. “The best part of this entire journey is the people and kids I get to meet.”

Diehl has already received the clearance from both governments, and is squaring away her crew and fine-tuning her equipment for the Cuba to Key West trip.

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vessels all the time, no one has actually kayaked it officially,” she said. She said she’s inspired

by Diana Nyad’s historic Cuba to Key West swim in 2013 and has actually been in contact with the swimmer. Diehl said she has had help with weather mapping from some of Nyad’s Key West support crew.

In the thousands of miles she’s put under her kayak, she said her favorite time to be in her boat is when it’s raining. “It smooths the surface and I can travel almost silently,” she said.

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If it doesn’t give you a funny feeling in your stomach, your goal isn’t big enough.

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Vacant Lot – Marathon

Super mid-town water front vacant lot.

One of few lots that have at least 6 foot water depth at the dock. Call (305) 481-6887 for details. $230,000

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

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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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