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Blue Angels pilot Captain Jeff Kuss answers questions on the tarmac in Key West on Thursday. For the 33-year-old’s story, and more Keys events this weekend, turn to page 15. HAYS BLINCKMANN/Keys Weekly

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he Budweiser Clydesdales were at the Publix in Marathon on Wednesday, drawing a crowd of hundreds. The horse handlers hitched four of the massive geldings to the iconic Budweiser wagon — a little sample of the show it will put on at the US Navy Blue Angels air show on Boca Chica this weekend. The horses will “perform” at 11:30 p.m. both days. — Weekly Staff report

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SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly 1. Publix Manager Steve Levine earns a place of honor on the wagon. 2. The horses get a little ‘spit and shine’ before being harnessed for the show. Budweiser brought 10 horses to the Keys — all geldings, all about 18 hands tall, and all weighing about 2,000 pounds each. 3. Sylvie Stoll and her grandson Kaiden pose for a picture.

4. Rocco seems to know he’s one of the stars of the show and mugs for the camera with ease. For scale, that’s his handler John beside him who patiently answered the public’s questions. 5. The crowd swelled to about 200 during the proceedings.

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he American Cancer Society Relay For Life gives communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. Each year, more than 4 million people take part in this global fundraiser. The event in Marathon takes place at Marathon Community Park and begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 1 and runs through 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 2. Here are three local stories of survival. CATHY MCKOY Bone and lung cancer survivor “Today is a good day,” said the ever-peppy, ever-optimist Cathy McKoy, while fighting her stage four bone cancer, which metastasized into her lungs. Her spunk hasn’t faded even though her energy has. “Cancer has no rhyme or reason, it can happen to anyone,” she said, explaining that her once very active, very involved lifestyle may be on the backburner for now, but not for long. McCoy said she is excited to see all the friendly and familiar faces at Friday’s Relay for Life, where she will be celebrated as the honorary survivor of the evening. She already has her Glinda the Good Witch costume for the “Wizard of Odds” themed event which she will pair with a medical mask. Diagnosed two years ago with bone cancer, the Marathon resident is now battling lung cancer with chemotherapy. But she still wants people to come over, give her hugs, and talk to her — the isolation is one of the

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hardest things about being sick, she said. She flies out to Texas on April 11 for more scans and to shrink the nodules on her lungs. “The weird thing is, my lungs feel fine,” she said. “No one expected me to live the first time,” she said, “but, God isn’t finished with me, yet.” TED VIOLISSI Eye cancer survivor “I had two choices – be one good looking corpse, or a one-eyed guy – but, I’m the best looking one-eyed guy in Marathon,” said Ted Violissi after squamous cell carcinoma cancer took his right eye last May. “I’d like to say my eye has super powers, but all I gained was a little more peripheral vision, which lets me see a lot of my nose … that annoys me.” He plans on making an appearance Friday night at the park for Relay for Life, probably

Kathy McCoy, center top, will be honored on Friday; Teddy Violisis lays a kiss on Zoraida Ban (center); Charlotte Quinn debuts her Dorothy costume at a fundraiser earlier this year (bottom left).

SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS: 7 p.m. Opening Ceremonies 7:15 p.m. Survivor Lap 7:20 p.m. Caregiver Lap 7:25 p.m. Relay Starts 9 p.m. Luminary celebration 10:30 p.m. Zumba 12:30-5 a.m. Team socials 5 a.m. Yoga led by Kathy Simpson 7 a.m. Closing Ceremonies

Also, the Coast Guard is having a dunking booth, Keys Strength is having a rowing machine and challenge-the-trainers booth, Marathon Veterinary Hospital is having a pet luminary walk, and there will be ongoing corn hole games.

with his 17-year-old son, Teddy, who in the past has been involved with the Marathon High School team. “This community is amazing,” he said. “There was so much help and support while I was going through my treatments, I was just able to focus on recovery.” At a fundraiser last September, a friend brought 150 eye patches to the party and passed them out to the guests. “After a while, everyone was walking around with them on top of their foreheads,” he said. “They were saying they weren’t sure how I can do it.” He does it with no depth perception and an equilibrium problem, but boasted he can still beat Chase Grimes in the local dart league. CHARLOTTE QUINN Breast cancer survivor Charlotte Quinn — a.k.a. Dorothy — can barely contain her excitement about this weekend’s Relay For Life. As the chairperson for the event, she can’t wait for the “big reveal” when the park is transformed into the Emerald City to fit the “The Wizard of Odds” theme. She’s been “clean” since 2005 when she beat down the breast cancer that initially appeared in 2002. And Quinn has been very involved with Relay since she moved to Marathon in 2004, even chairing the event 11 years ago. “It finances treatments and research,” she said. “Without research, we’ll never find a cure.” She said a lot of people have the misconception that the money raised by Relay doesn’t stay in the Keys, but said that is far from the truth. As a former chairperson of American Cancer Society, she says the funds go to local cancer patients who use Road To Recovery for transportation needs for long trips to Miami, and to Look Good…Feel Better, another program designed to restore patients’ selfconfidence with their looks after chemotherapy and radiation. “Most importantly, we have a lot of survivors in our community, and many are still here because of the research money donated from events like Relay For Life,” said Quinn. “I pray in my lifetime there will be a cure.” Page 4 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 1, 2016

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University to study ocean salinity Tourist’s concern leads to $3 million investigation By Sara Matthis

hen Wisconsin woman Kathleen Newton visited the Keys in February of this year, she voiced a serious concern taken seriously by local agencies and nonprofits. “This ocean is too salty,” she said after swimming at Anne’s Beach in the Upper Keys. “It gets in my eyes and hurts.” Her worries were strong enough to justify a string of phone calls to the top echelon of Monroe County government including Monroe County Commissioner George Neugent and County Administrator Roman Gastesi. They immediately passed the buck to the Health Department and every single tree-hugging, bug-loving environmentalist employed by municipalities from Key West to Ocean Reef. “As a state designated area of critical concern, we need to be critically concerned about everything,” Gastesi said. “Salt is serious.” The officials’ quick action

Wisconsin woman Kathleen Newton was the first to notice the high levels of salt in Keys waters.

resulted in a $3 million study to be conducted by “a couple of guys” from University of North Florida “who study the ocean or something.” “Listen, Bob and Travis are going to get back to us soon and we’ll have this problem wrapped,” said Neugent, referencing the UNF study authors. (Neugent is no relation to Ted Nugent, the rock ‘n’ roller who advocates for the “natural high” to be found in the outdoors.) Newton, the Wisconsin woman, was the first to publically acknowledge the secret fear of many locals. “I’m no scientist, but I have always worried about the salt

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content in Keys waters,” said Stephanie Scuderi, an Upper Keys big shot who isn’t to be trifled with. “I get my daily allowance of sodium by eating a well-balanced diet and I’m anxious that I’m absorbing the mineral through my skin. Can that happen?” The UNF study is in its earliest stages, but already a one-page executive draft of the report’s solution page has been released. Suggestions include replacing the Gulf of Mexico’s salt content with Mrs. Dash Original Salt-Free Seasoning Blend and getting the Atlantic Ocean to exercise and drink more water. Study authors are also calculating how much freshwater the ocean would need to consume to bring down the levels of NaCL (sodium chloride) but have yet to suggest whether the freshwater should come from the South Florida Water Management District C-111 canals (adjacent to Turkey Point nuclear power plant) or if Key West’s National Weather Service’s Warning Coordinator Meteorologist Jon Rizzo can make it rain more. Stay tuned to keysweekly. com for further developments.

son. “But last night he received a ‘big owie’ on his left thumb.” Johnson went on to say that Geaneas has just finished microwaving some mac-n-cheese when a drop of piping hot sauce spilled on his finger.

“Thankfully, firefighter/ paramedic Mike Card was right there in kitchen when the incident occurred,” Johnson added. “We rinsed the finger with cool water, applied a sterile bandage and drove him home.” Geaneas was not available for comment, but is expected to make a full recovery. “It’s tough when it happens to one of your own,” Johnson said. “But that’s part of job. Adam is a fighter and we expect him back soon.” Upon his return Geaneas will be on light duty for three to four weeks.

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Speaker of the House of Representatives Paul Ryan was visiting the Middle Keys this weekend. According to reports, he spent some time on the water with his wife, children and friends and then attended the 11 a.m. Easter mass at San Pablo Catholic Church in the “overflow” room. He was gracious to the Gonzales family: US Coast Guard Marathon Station Officerin-Charge Robert Gonzales, his wife, Katherine, and children Christian, 12, left, Hailie, 12, Jonathan, 11, and Robert, 12. “He was very nice and took the time to shake hands with us,” said Katherine.

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arious Monroe County representatives traveled to Tallahassee recently to present the Keys annual report to the Department of Economic Opportunity, the Governor and the Cabinet. “The Cabinet meeting was a tremendous success our report was extremely favorable and shows the local communities are doing their part; sending a very positive message to the

state," said State. Rep. Holly Raschein, who represents the Keys and was there to walk the officials through the process. "With the passage of the Stewardship and numerous other initiatives, it has been great year for the Florida Keys." Among the officials present was Marathon City Manager Chuck Lindsey. He told state government officials that Marathon’s wastewater system is 100 percent complete — and has been since 2010. “Along with enforcement

efforts, pump-out services, and other initiatives, we are already seeing signs of nearshore water quality improvement,” Lindsey said. “Now we really need to focus the majority of our efforts on workforce housing." Lindsey told the Governor and Cabinet that 76 percent of Marathon’s workforce pays more than 50 percent of its income on housing. “Marathon is working hard on the issue and with the support of the State, we can overcome this challenge,” he said.

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Pictured are Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, left, Monroe County Assistasnt County Administrator Christine Hurley, Marathon Manager Chuck Lindsey, Marathon Deputy Manager George Garrett, Key Colony Beach Mayor Jerry Ellis, Gov. Rick Scott, State Rep. Holly Raschein, Islamorada Mayor Deb Gillis, Monroe County Administrator Roman Gastesi, Monroe County Legislative Affairs Coordinator Lisa Tennyson, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, and Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam. Page 6 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 1, 2016

DATES Friday, April 1 • Book club meeting and luncheon at 10:45 a.m. at Lazy Days South, Marathon. • Meet and greet with Debbie Wasserman Schultz at 2:30 p.m. at Key West Business Guild Office. • Relay for Life starting at 7 p.m. at Marathon Community Park. April 2-3 • NAS Key West Southernmost Air Spectacular Blue Angels Demonstrations, all day. Saturday, April 2 • Mote Marine Ocean Fest from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center, Key West. • Keystock Music Festival starting at 6 p.m. at Truman Waterfront, Key West. Tuesday, April 5 • KCC Open House at 5:30 p.m. at the Upper Keys Center, Coral Shores High School. Wednesday, April 6 • FKCC Open House at 5:30 p.m. at the Middle Keys Center, Marathon High School.

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Friday, April 8 • Dolphin Bistro’s Fifth Anniversary Barbeque from 4 to 8 p.m. at Marathon High School. Saturday, April 9 • 7 Mile Bridge Run at 7 a.m. Expect a two hour delay. • ‘Mojito’ salsa band to perform from 6 to 10 p.m. at Marathon Community Park Amphitheater. Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17 • Pop Stiglitz Memorial Softball Tournament at Marathon Community Park. Saturday, April 23 • Free make and fly a kite from 9 to 11 a.m. behind Marathon City Hall. Thursday, April 28 • Free Caribbean Fish ID class at 7 p.m. at REEF Headquarters, MM 98.3. April 29 • Keys Arts Mosaic opening at 5:30 p.m. at Gato Building, Key West. Page 7 • Marathon Weekly • April 1, 2016

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7 Mile Bridge Run in two weeks 34th annual race set for April 9 Contributed

n 2015, two Florida residents garnered top honors in overall men and women's divisions at a footrace across the longest bridge of the Florida Keys Overseas Highway. Josh Peterson of Boca Raton won the overall men's title during the 34th annual Seven Mile Bridge Run. The 22-year-old ran the course over the convergence of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico in 39 minutes and 18 seconds, the fastest of any entrant in the 1,500 race field. Laura DiBella, 36, of Amelia Island completed the course in 42:55, for her second consecutive win in the women's division. On Saturday, April 9, about 1,500 runners will again test themselves against the span. And while the athletes can take their own measure, its local student athletes who really benefit. In 2015, the Marathon Runners Club who organizes the race donated almost $80,000 back to the Middle Keys community. The costs of the race are underwritten by First State Bank. The annual April contest is one of the nation's most popular running events. Just getting a chance to compete is challenging. This year's field filled in less than a half-hour after online registration opened in mid-February.

Josh Peterson of Boca Raton wins the overall men's title during the 34th annual Seven Mile Bridge in 2015 with a time of 39 minutes and 18 seconds.

Cow Key Channel Bridge Run set for for April 10 Contributed

hile some runners push themselves to race long and grueling distances, one Florida Keys challenge invites participants to do the exact opposite. "Athletes" who don't want to break a sweat can race across the Florida Keys' shortest bridge, spanning mere feet, during the Cow Key Channel Bridge Run set for Sunday, April 10. Runners in the "zero k race" follow a course across the bridge between Stock Island and the entrance to Key West — a distance of about 300 feet. Many entrants wear offbeat costumes, clocking their own time while attempting to beat the course record of 23.1 seconds. Separate heats are planned for "athletes" with pets, relay teams and those vying to cross the bridge in the slowest time. Beginning at 10 a.m., entrants can gather in the "costumed cow corral." Entry is $5 per person. See www.cowkeybridgerun.com for more details. Page 8 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 1, 2016

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arathon High School junior Joel Zaila trains six days a week, keeps a 3.2 GPA, and can outrun most people in the Keys. Placing first overall in many local races, he has high hopes of coming in top 5, or at the least top 10, at next weekend’s annual 7 Mile Bridge Run – a run that attracts some of the fastest amateur racers from around the country to travel the 6.8 miles across the Atlantic Ocean span. Last year, Zaila finished in 51 minutes, when he just started nurturing his running. This year, he has his eyes set on 42 minutes. The first place finisher in the 2015 race ran the span in 39 minutes, 18 seconds — that’s a 5 minute, 47 second-pace. “I am more focused mentally this year,” he said. “The best advice I have is to have fun. There is no reason to run if it isn’t fun and if you aren’t pushing it to the limit.”

Joel Zaila places first overall in January’s No Name Race. He’s tackling the 7 Mile Bridge Run for the second time.

Also running from Marathon High School is senior Gabby Ceja, who will tackle the bridge for her fifth time. Running the span her fastest in 1 hour, 7 minutes, she placed third in her division in 2014. She started running in second grade for the annual jog-a-thon and hasn’t stopped since. Both agree that to run the bridge, the more you train the better, and that pacing is key to making it across without puttering out. Coach Murphy tells his runners over and over: “Do not die in the first two miles.” Murphy said he has noticed that many of his runners are in the top 10 one mile into the race, but then don’t finish in

under an hour because they burn themselves out. He said he spent this year working with them on pacing longer races. “We ran from Marathon High School around Aviation Boulevard and back for training,” said Ceja, an honor roll student, who hasn’t been training as much as she’d like since cross country ended due to her after school and weekend job. “My goal is to just not walk, maybe slow jog, but not walk.” Zaila uses local races to help him train, two of his favorites being the No Name Run and the Sombrero 15K Challenge. His biggest help is the local competition like Francisco Ramirez. “We push each other a lot,” he said. “It’s a good friendship and rivalry.” The Weekly will be cheering on these two — and the other 1,498 runners — next week for the race. Remember to plan accordingly, since the bridge will be closed on Saturday, April 9 from 6:45 until 9 a.m.

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JOHN SHEAGREN Sophomore What organizations and activities are you involved with at MHS and why are they important to you? The Health Careers Club is one I am very passionate about and I am actually taking on a leadership role next year. Who has been your biggest inspiration at MHS and why? Mrs. Heyl is my biggest inspiration. She has helped me excel in my math courses and is constantly pushing me to challenge myself. An honorable mention goes to Ms. Cox; she gave me a pep talk to turn my grades around if I wanted to get where I want in life. I will always remember that talk. What class do you think has best prepared you for life after high school and why? AVID helped me prepare for life after high school by teaching me valuable tools I can use later. How is today’s world different than the one your parents or guardians grew up in? Classes today are much more advanced then the ones my parents would have taken. Those give us an extra level of knowledge that we can pass on to future generations. What advice would you give to a freshman entering high school? Think positively and never slack off because it’ll bite you in the butt. What movie character do you most identify with or would most like to be? I identify with Ron from the “Harry Potter” movies, because my friends are much smarter than I am. What are the biggest challenges facing the Keys? What would you do to meet these challenges? The Keys have many challenges but environmental pollution is the most evident. I would try to meet these challenges by the use of environmentally friendly cars and having beach clean ups more often. If you could advise the President of the United States on one thing, what would it be? I would advise the President to find better ways to deal with the constant terrorist issues and threats around the world. What are your plans after high school? I want to attend a four-year university and then med school and eventually serve the US Army as a doctor. Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me… … life is much busier and spastic than other places in the U.S.

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CAFE & BAR

n the middle of Sunday night, the owners of Dockside Tropical Cafe on Sombrero Boulevard in Marathon disappeared, locking the building one last time and neglecting to tell employees, musicians, and vendors of their exit. "I worked a double there (Sunday) and didn't know it was happening; no one did," said former Dockside employee in a Facebook post. "The owner of the property told me he had no notice either." The property is listed for sale on Craigslist. Rumors have it that Florida Keys fan, Willie Nelson ,92, is looking to buy the property and keep it as a laid-back, waterfront tiki bar. Nelson’s tax troubles are almost as legendary as his career. The IRS calculated the country music star owed $16.7 million. But that was 1990; Nelson is now fully in the black and his latest album “Let’s Face the Music and Dance” is said to be selling very well. "I truly love the idea of being able to park my tour bus in the Dockside parking lot, overlooking Boot Key Harbor," he said in a recent conversation with The Weekly while playing Hog Heaven Sports Bar & Grill in Islamorada. Local country music super-

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Willie Nelson’s boat heading toward Boot Key Harbor for a meeting with the property owner of 35 Sombrero Blvd., Marathon. Page 12 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 1, 2016

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(CONT.)

The Craigslist ad featuring Dockside Tropical Cafe's location for sale.

fan Mona Bailey said she hopes someone will open a bar that plays both kinds of music – country and western. She loves

Alan Jackson. As to what happened to the owners of Dockside — we aren't quite sure, but there is specula-

tion they are setting up a real estate company with former Cay Clubs CEO David Clark, who is currently incarcerated. They've set up a crowdfunding account to help them in their situation which they describe on the website as “hav[ing] their hands full.” But not of money, apparently. Nelson remained philosophical about his trials, saying, “There are more serious problems in life than financial ones, and I’ve had a lot of those. I’ve been broke before, and will be again.” Huh. Note to investors/Realtors: Dockside may be up for sale again — sooner rather than later.

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TO THE KEY REAL ESTATE (SINCE 1990)

Karen Farley-Wilkinson, Bill Wilkinson

By Sara Matthis

t’s official. The Starbucks Coffee Company has begun rehabilitating Sombrero Lighthouse to accommodate a stand-alone coffee shop next to one of the most popular tourist attractions in Florida. Captains will be able to order their favorite drinks dockside, gently rocking in the warm sun, as baristas prepare their favorite caffeinated beverages. “Let me tell you, bubba, I love a good frapuccino,” said retired commercial fisherman Bennett Orr. “And there ain’t nothing better than one of those smoothies.” According to a Starbucks Coffee Company spokesperson, the lower level of the Sombrero Light House is about 1,000-square-feet — the perfect footprint for a corporate-run coffee shop. The Keys location, however, will be unique. The dockside service is the first of its kind in the continental United States, the spokesperson said. Starbucks roasts its own coffee beans and its drink procedures are standardized so that

Karen

FACTS FROM THE TAX COLLECTOR the same drink will be made exactly the same way and taste the same at any Starbucks. It is also one of a few coffee companies that offers its part-time employees benefits such as free haircuts and college tuition at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Marathon Mayor Mark Senmartin and Marathon Chamber of Commerce CEO Daniel Samess are thrilled to welcome the chain to the Middle Keys. Samess claims the chamber’s “Red Carpet” program (designed to lure new businesses to town) was instrumental in the international company’s decision to open a store offshore. “We took the Starbucks representatives to happy hour

at Sparky’s Landing and bought them poofy drinks until they couldn’t see straight. Then (Richard) Malafy whipped out the goodwill contract and they signed the papers at the bar,” Samess said. “The contract is not binding, but I have to have something to show the board.” Senmartin said he will be pushing for affordable housing on the second level of the old lighthouse keeper’s quarters. He estimates 15 to 20 microapartments could provide a home for the newly employed Starbucks baristas. Due to the extensive nature of the renovations, the Starbucks Coffee Shop will not be open until April 1, 2017.

• Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property tax installment plan applications are due by April 30, 2016.Taxes must be over $100.00 to qualify for the plan. • Real Estate tax payments POSTMARKED after March 31st must be in CERTIFIED FUNDS and must include 3% interest on the March amount. • Tangible Tax payments postmarked after March 31st must include interest at a rate of one and one half percent per month and a $10.00 collection fee. • April is “Prevent Blindness” month. A dollar is all it takes to save the sight of children. Donate $1.00 or more to Prevent Blindness Florida when you renew your vehicle registration. Visit the website at www.preventblindness.org. Page 13 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 1, 2016

GIVING

Patriotism comes in many guises

Ret. Major Rusty Bradley was the beneficiary of the 2015 Keystock proceeds. The funds helped him cover monthly bills while he recuperated from knee and spine surgery, enabling him to support his family.

Homes For Veterans gives back to soldiers By Hays Blinckmann

“I MARINA FOR SALE!

Amazing opportunity to own a mixed-use commercial/residential property ideally located on the ocean side of Marathon in the "heart of the Florida Keys.” Located less than 100 miles from both Havana and Miami, this property’s potential is unlimited. $3,995,000

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305.775.9909 cmalafy@cbschmitt.com KeysPremierRealty.com Page 14 • Marathon Weekly • April 1, 2016

•3/2, 1456 sq. ft. stilted, single family home •11 individual slips that can accommodate up to 50ft boats. •Income generating: all 11 slips currently rented •Direct deep water access to Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. •More than half an acre of land (28,900 sq. ft.) •More than a quarter of an acre of bay bottom (11,761 sq. ft.)

am a writer but when it comes to this, I am at a loss for words,” said (ret.) Major Rusty Bradley, author of “Lions of Kandahar.” Maj. Rusty Bradley served in US Army Special Forces for 21 years and was wounded and disabled in 2006 leading to being medically discharged in 2014. He went from being three calls away from the President of the United States to lying in hospital beds wondering how he was going to provide for his family. Enduring knee replacement surgery and spinal fusion, Rusty’s “retirement” has been solely dedicated to his physical rehabilitation. The basics of the recovery were far more financially and emotionally draining than he could imagine. Bradley learned there are no shortcuts; it is a long, hard road but there’s help. The simple act of a friend helping a friend, put Bradley in touch with The Homes For Veterans (HFV) Inc. started by local Keystock festival organizer Joe Cleghorn. The national organization helps select veterans with transitional housing needs and basic living costs. Bradley then became the recipient of

the 2015 KeysStock Festival proceeds. HFV stepped in and started paying his monthly bills and allowed him to focus on getting better and “back to who he was.” “They filled a gap nobody else could. Financially, I was living on faith and they threw me a lifeline. For a small organiza-

Joe and Howard may have never worn a uniform, but in my mind they served their country. — Maj. Rusty Bradley

tion, what they do without bureaucracy or fanfare, it changed my life,” said Bradley, referencing other veteran organizations that typically take months to process the paperwork which would provide his family muchneeded support. Being a soldier who took care of his country, it was hard for Bradley to ask for help. But Cleghorn and Howard Livingston (who was part of Keystock from day one) made it so he didn’t have to, the duo’s attitude being everyone needs a break. Their sense of patriotism and humanity stepped up to the plate with a “we-got-this” attitude, Bradley said. Now, Maj. Bradley is up and moving again and has a parttime contracting job teaching Army Special Forces units. Bradley feels he can’t express enough gratitude to the accepting and giving nature of HFV, Cleghorn and Livingston, but also the people of Keys in general. Recalling standing on the Keystock stage before thousands of Americans — who he had defended, protected and served — Bradley realized they were giving back to him. In that moment, he said, his sacrifice, his journey, was worth it. A portion of ticket sales for the April 2 Keystock Festival, featuring Huey Lewis and The News, will raise money for Homes for Veterans Inc. To learn more about the organization go Page 14 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 1, 2016

HAYS BLINCKMANN/Keys Weekly

THIS WEEKEND

Q&A with Captain Jeff Kuss a Blue Angel pilot By Hays Blinckmann Captain Jeff Kuss is a 33-yearold F18 Blue Angel pilot who will by flying over the Keys this weekend with a sense of pride and privilege. Originally from Durango, Colorado, Captain Kuss knew he wanted to be a

pilot since he was 8 years old and set his sights on the Marines. In the past 10 years, he trained on the aircraft carrier Truman and flew F18’s around the world earning his place on the Blue Angel crew. The U.S. Navy's worldrenowned Blue Angels Flight

Demonstration Squadron will perform Saturday and Sunday, April 2-3, at NAS Key West's Boca Chica Field, MM 8. Gates open at 9 a.m. both days, with the show slated to begin at 10 a.m.

Keys Weekly: What does it takes to be a Blue Angel? Kuss: Team work, hard work, discipline and wanting to fly fast. K W: How fast is fast? Kuss: The planes go just under Mach 1, which is around 700 mph on the ground. A tank of gas can last about 800 to 900 miles, so we need to refuel either on ground or in the air after an hour. Keys Weekly: What is ‘delta formation’? Kuss: It’s our trademark diamond formation, where our wing tips are only 18 inches apart. We endure eight times the force of gravity. [No “g” suit, either.] Keys Weekly: What does the lead pilot do? Kuss: He talks the other pilots through the moves, but also emits a small humming sound or gives commands in a singsong voice over the radio in order to develop a cadence. The familiar rhythm allows pilots to better judge the turns and maneuvers without visual signals. Keys Weekly: What does a Blue Angels pilot eat for breakfast? Kuss: [Laughing] Actually, we eat a lot. It’s like a major sport — you have to stay fueled and hydrated. To see the entire interview, log on to keysweekly.com

One-on-one with Huey Lewis By Britt Myers There are rock stars—and then there are ROCK STARS. Huey Lewis is the latter. Long before overnight sensations were discovered on YouTube and bred in fashionable aridness on reality shows — a class of timeless musicians emerged in the early ’80s, forging an enduring troop of MTV and Top 40 practitioners unlike anything since. And he’s coming to Key West on Saturday, April 2 to perform at Keystock, an outdoor concert at

Wyland arrives in Key West by Polynesian canoe

The Hokule'a, pictured behind Wyland, is a traditional Hawaiian voyage canoe. Page 15 • Marathon Weekly • April 1, 2016

Truman Waterfront. Among the timeless genres and stylistic paradoxes that emerged from that era, names such as Sting, Steven Tyler By Britt Myers The Keys Weekly just had a chance to catch up with worldrenowned artist and conservationist, (Robert) Wyland, who was literally on a spiritual high after traveling with the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) aboard the Hokule'a from Cuba to Mallory Square in Key West. He’s in the Southernmost City to attend the Mote Marine Ocean Festival on Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Truman Waterfront. PVS “seeks to perpetuate the art and science of traditional Polynesian voyaging and the spirit of exploration through experiential educational pro-

and Springsteen all carried an inexorable torch into future generations of music. Yet it was Huey Lewis who was, and still is, the enigma of legendary rock ‘n’ roll stars. The Keys Weekly caught up with Huey Lewis from his home in Montana—where the Rock icon touched on everything from his love of baseball, his timeless sound and what to expect at this year’s Keystock Festival in Key West. For the complete Q&A with Huey Lewis visit: keysweekly.com. grams” to inspire students and communities to respect one another and their environment. Wyland spent five days in Cuba with the crew and departed the Hemingway Marina for Key West. The Hokule'a sails without any modern means of navigation; instead relying on wind, currents, moon and the star compass. “For me, personally, it’s the highest level of living,” said Wyland. “To be invited on this voyage is history. It’s all about learning what others are doing to protect and conserve our water world.” To see the entire interview, visit keysweekly.com.

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

Bonnie Sanderson - Represented the Buyers & Sellers of 10877 Overseas Highway #97, Marathon

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

Karen Raspe, P.A. - Represented the Sellers of 271 5th Street, Key Colony Beach

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ON FIRE THIS WEEK The teams with the highest percentage of weight loss from 21-28 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. Page 16 • Marathon Weekly • April 1, 2016

FLABULESS Melissa, Marie & Syndi

-1.96%

8 2 MUCH & DRUNK 2 MUCH Danielle, Paul & Tricia

-1.61%

TRIPLE THREAT Dave, John & James

Full Feed* Larry, Greg & Mike -2.31%

Already the Biggest Losers* David, John & Carlos -0.20%

Mission Slimpossible* Dodie, Nikki & Heather +0.18%

Let’s Lose the Caboose* Giovanna, Jamie & Eric -1.12%

The Leftovers Janet, Lauren & Malinda -0.19%

The Weigh-in Crashers Javier, Viviana & Lynn +0.18%

Goo Goo Dolls* Hillary, Stacy & Clare -0.91%

Girth Vader Patty, Joe & Dustin -0.08%

The Burning Lipids* Beth, Elisa & Melissa +0.22%

Lean Queens Kathleen, Ginger & Diane -0.87%

Thin It to Win It* Ashley, Iveth & Myriam 0%

Pound Pinchers* Denise, Scott & Amanda +0.28%

Queen Bee & Chubby Hubbies* Wendy, Rodney & John -0.82%

Hippo-Crits* Kate, Kate & Heather 0%

The Deflatables Eric, Lorie & Shamera +0.29%

Ocean Three Connie, Jerry & Ed -0.63%

Dieting Divas* Lynny, Trish & Julie 0%

Fit to Print* Sara, Anneke & Kristen +0.38%

Chubbies Ben, Zoraida & Teddy -0.50%

Bob Marley Team* Gloria, Jan & Maria 0%

Cast a Weigh Michelle, Bruce & Donna +0.56%

50 Shades of Fit* Cindy, Bambi & Jose -0.27%

Losing to Win* Mallory, Kacey & Robert 0%

Drama Queens* Devin, Allison & Jenn +0.57%

Food Fighters* Dan, Chuck & George -0.22%

Weighted Down* Leslie, Patrick & Liz 0%

Waisting Away Heather, Danielle & Brittany +0.84%

-1.55%

Lean protein

tip

It’s time to pour on the gas. The Marathon Meltdown challenge will last only four more weeks. The top 10 teams will be announced (in no particular order) on April 11, so stick to your plan! The plans for the award ceremony will be announced soon. — Sara Matthis, Weekly

With all the fad diets talking about "low carb" and "high protein," most Americans lose sight of how much protein to consume, often over indulging. Remember, when we take in more calories than our body needs from any source (protein, carbohydrates, fat or alcohol) our body stores the extra calories as fat. If you are cutting back on calories for weight loss choose smaller portions and leaner cuts of protein. Leaner choices include skinless chicken and turkey, most fish and shellfish, and usually cuts of beef and pork with the word lean or round in the title are better choices. — Dana Hartley, registered dietician, Dana.Hartley@fhcares.com Page 16 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 1, 2016

strength & Conditioning

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THRUSTERS Place your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart, toes angled outward. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip. Rest each hand on your shoulder with your palms facing away from you. Your elbows should be slightly elevated. Find a spot on the wall in front of you just below the ceiling line. You will keep your eyes fixed on this spot throughout the movement to ensure you do not allow your chest to fall forward and move your back to a weak structural position. Inhale as you drop into a full squat. Keep your heels on the ground and allow your knees to track outward. Slightly exhale as you return to the starting position, keeping the dumbbells at shoulder level. Snap your hips forward as your legs begin to reach full extension, and forcefully exhale. The hip movement, combined with your upward momentum, will launch the dumbbells upward from your shoulders. Use your arms to complete the movement until they are straight and the dumbbells are overhead. Your elbows should be in line with your ears at this point. Begin again by inhaling as you simultaneously begin to squat and lower the dumbbells to the starting position on your shoulders. The dumbbells should be resting on your shoulders before your upper thighs are parallel to the floor. — Liz Kuck, Keys Strength and Conditioning, keysstrength@gmail.com

Recipe To get the cucumbers and carrots ready for this salad, the fastest tool is a spiralizer. If you don’t already have one, they’re really cheap and they can magically transform just about any vegetable into a spiraling noodle shape. If you don’t have one, a mandolin or any other method of slicing the vegetables into thin slivers will do just as well. Ingredients 2 cucumbers 3 carrots 1 Tbsp sesame seeds 1 green onion, thinly sliced 2 Tbsps white wine vinegar 2 Tbsps fresh lime juice 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper

Directions Cut the cucumbers and carrots into thin strips using a mandoline, spiralizer, or a knife. In a bowl, whisk the olive oil, white wine vinegar, lime juice, and season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. In a salad bowl, combine the cucumbers, carrots, and green onion. Pour the dressing on top, and toss gently. Drizzle with sesame seeds before serving. — paleoleap.com

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what you eat For years, Americans have understood the danger of eating fast food. Then fast food companies got wise to us and started using pedophiles to peddle sandwiches. Bottom line? A six-inch meatball Subway sandwich 480 calories.

480 CALORIES = 2.5 HOUR OF YOGA Page 17 • Marathon Weekly • April 1, 2016

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Sheriff Ramsay announces staff changes

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By Jason Koler onroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay announced a promotion and demotion at the highest levels of his law enforcement and corrections bureaus. Colonel Lou Caputo, who was just appointed second-incommand this past September at the Sheriff’s Office, has been demoted to sergeant and will be assigned to patrol Loop Road. The 10-mile stretch of isolated highway is located deep in the Everglades. “It takes about an hour and half just to get there,” said Ramsay. “That will keep him busy and out of everyone’s hair. Which is ironic considering Lou is bald as a cue ball.” To fill the position, Sheriff Ramsay promoted Lieutenant Derek Paul to the rank of colonel. “Paul knows that I like my grilled cheese with the crusts cut off,” said Ramsay. “He’s learned how to operate the coffee pot and seems to have the ability to tie his shoes with little or no assistance. Next week we may even replace his rubber bullets with real ones.” In his first order of business, Paul is widely expected to tap Marine Patrol Deputy Willie Guerra as MCSO’s new Chief of Leisure Activities. “Willie has worked hard at not working for many years here at the Sheriff’s Office. I know he will continue to do as little as possible,” Paul said. “I congratulate everybody – most especially Sergeant Caputo.”

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BRIEFLY Sheriff issues traffic alert This weekend is the NAS Key West Southernmost Air Spectacular. The event may cause periodic traffic slow-downs in the area of the Boca Chica four-lane on U.S.1 particularly between the hours of 8 to 10 a.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. Everyone attending, and those traveling through the area on Saturday and Sunday, should be aware of the potential for traffic back-ups due to this event and should plan accordingly. Also, there will be no stopping or parking allowed on the highway during this event. Sheriff’s Office Traffic Enforcement deputies will be continuously patrolling the area between Stock Island and Big Coppitt Key. For more information, visit airshowkeywest.com.

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Marathon Community Park seasonal programs ongoing • Free home school PE every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Community Park. Meet at the main pavilion for an hour of fun. All school-age children welcome. • Adult volleyball every Monday at 7:30 p.m. for two hours at Marathon High School Gym for ages 21 and older. • Adult basketball every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Marathon High School Gym for ages 21 and older. • Youth tennis for ages 5-10 starts Monday, April 11. Ages 5-6 meet Saturdays from 9-10 a.m. Ages 7-8 meet Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. and ages 9-10 meet Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. Cost of $40 includes racquet and tennis balls. Email tubbsa@ci.marthon.fl.us for details. • Summer soccer will begin its eight-week summer program starting on Tuesday, June 21 and ending on Thursday, August 11. Cost will be $60, a $20 discount will be given for registration completed prior to June 10. The program is for ages 4-10. Program cost includes a soccer ball, team T-shirt, and an awards ceremony at the end of the program.

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at Tropical Optical, 81933 Overseas Hwy, MM 82, Islamorada Wednesday appointments available.

FKEC Annual Meeting & Member Appreciation Day

Saturday, April 9 Coral Shores High School • MM 89.9 • Oceanside

11AM

REGISTRATION OPENS

11 - 1PM

FREE LUNCH

1PM

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Raffle to immediately follow

FREE: Lunch, Registration Gifts, Raffle, Games, Exhibits, and Demonstrations FREE AND OPEN TO ALL CO-OP MEMBERS

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JUST SOLD Bryan Rundio, Realtor (305) 923-4351 Brundio@comcast.net

KEYS EATS

What’s old is new again Country club restaurant revamped and open to the public

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It’s time to squash some of the misconceptions about the Florida Keys Country Club’s restaurant in Marathon. First, Harbor View is open to the public: for lunch (every day) and dinner (twice a week, for now). Second, the prices are very reasonable. “And we have waterfront views, and outside dining,” said Kirsten Difender, the club’s new director of food and beverage. “Most importantly, we have that old-world, courteous customer service you would expect to receive at a country club.” The restaurant is undergoing a wholesale transformation — from new tables and chairs, to a revamped menu, a staff that has swelled to more than a dozen, and new offerings like a happy hour. A second bar is set to open soon on the outdoor patio. For now, the happy hour runs from 3 to 6 p.m. daily indoors and features domestic ($2), imports ($4), and craft ($5) beer and well drinks ($3). Try the Left Hand Milk Stout — it has all the body of a dark beer with light notes of coffee and vanilla to strike a balance that is neither bitter nor sweet. The specialty wine list features mostly international vintners, and is broad enough to hit the right price points and match an entrée to a tee. (Excuse the pun, but it’s well placed. Read on.) “I came in here after a Wednesday night golf scramble and was so pleased to see a crowd,” said Jane Packard. “They’ve breathed new life into this place.” Of course, Harbor View

SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly

By Sara Matthis

The mussels are a house specialty.

We have that old-world, courteous customer service you would expect to receive at a country club. — Kirsten Difender

fulfills the golfers’ needs on the course (also open to the public) by offering six-packs to go and also a beverage cart that makes the rounds. Before or after a round of 18 holes is the perfect time to dine. For lunch, guests are savoring the CaribPage 20 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 1, 2016

For lunch, try the strawberry walnut and goat cheese salad.

The wild tuna is perfect for dinner.

bean Jerk chicken sandwich which features a whole ring of pineapple, generous slices of avocado, a secret sauce, lettuce and tomato ($9) or a strawberry, walnut and goat cheese salad ($8). Coming soon is a slider size Caribbean Jerk chicken sandwich available at the bar — sans the pineapple ring, plus a more manageable pineapple chutney. “Both of these items are unique to the country club’s restaurant. I haven’t seen anything like this on any other Keys restaurant menu,” said kitchen manager Jim Donnelly. Chef Abel O’Dwyer puts a special emphasis on the fresh produce and fresh seafood, both acquired locally. And the fresh herbs which are acquired hyper-locally from the club’s own herb garden. For dinner, the wild tuna ($17) is served with the restaurant’s signature rice and fresh vegetables. It achieves that perfect pink, but more importantly is firm and fresh. The mussels entrée ($17) served over linguini accompanied by toast points, fresh tomatoes and a sprinkling of Parmesan is equally well received by guests. Already, the Florida Keys Country Club has seen an uptick in its special events bookings, including club gatherings and weddings. The variety of venues — from the ballroom (220-person capacity) on the second floor to the restaurant (120-seat) and outdoor patio level with the lagoon — make it a perfect spot for just about any type of event. Live entertainment is in the works, too. “This place is Keys casual, and the prices are very reasonable. But what I appreciate most is the level of service we offer,” said Difender. For now, dinner reservations are suggested and the club offers golf cart valet service to the restaurant’s front door from the parking lot.

Florida Keys Country Club 4000 Sombrero Blvd., Marathon 305.743.2551 Lunch is served daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dinner service available on Wednesday and Friday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Page 21 • Marathon Weekly • April 1, 2016

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Logan Brill stars at Bay Jam this weekend Contributed

rom Florida SwampRock, Reggae and edgy Americana to Country and homegrown Keys music, the 22nd Annual Bay Jam will have music for everyone. This year, Logan Brill is a featured performer in the annual Florida Keys music festival. Set for Sunday, April 3 at the ICE Amphitheater in Islamorada Founders Park, MM 87, gates open at 10 a.m. and music starts at 11 a.m. Tickets are $15, children 12 and under are free. “This year’s Bay Jam brings back some of our favorite performers including Kevens, Big Harvest, Strangled Darlings, Raiford Starke, and our own Leah and the Aviators,” said David Feder, president of ICE. “We also have outstanding performers making their Bay Jam debut this year, including Logan Brill, named a “wake up call for Nashville” by Huffington Post; Sam Weis, a twelve-string guitar virtuoso; Cleveland’s Joe Morehead Band; and world renowned bandleader/bassist Freebo.” Bay Jam is a family-friendly day of music and fun in a spectacular setting on the Florida Bay. Concertgoers can enjoy a swim at the bay-front beach just steps away from the ICE Amphitheater stage, check out arts and crafts vendors from all over the country and sample wide variety of great food and local beer. Attendees can bring blankets and lawn chairs, but coolers are not permitted. For complete details, go to www. keysice.com.

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

Arthur Rothstein at work in 1938.

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Rothstein’s work on display in Islamorada

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

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he work of photojournalist Arthur Rothstein — “Key West and the Keys in 1938” — is now on display at Keys History & Discovery Center in Islamorada through May 29. The exhibit focuses on the time Rothstein spent on assignment in 1938 during the Great Depression, after the 1935 Great Labor Day Hurricane devastated the island chain and put an end to the railroad, and Key West officials declared the city bankrupt. othstein, one of America’s premier photojournalists of the 20th Century, was the first photographer employed by the Resettlement Administration. This federal agency (which later became part of the Farm Security Administration, or FSA) was established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as part of his New Deal to help farmers and displaced workers struggling through the Great Depression. Rothstein’s photographs, taken on assignments throughout the U.S., provide a window into the often-invisible plight of displaced agricultural and industrial workers of the time. Forty Rothstein photographs will be on display showcasing residents trying to make a living on the streets of Key West as well as some scenes from Upper and Lower Matecumbe. The Discovery Center is in Islamorada, MM 82. The Center is open Thursdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $12.

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MONROE COUNTY

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Ocean Breeze Party Rental is the one stop shop for throwing a wedding or party from Key Largo to Key West. They rent party equipment supplies such as tables, chairs, tablecloths, event furniture, bar, tents, wedding decorations, drapery, chair covers, and more for weddings, birthday parties, corporate functions and socials, and community events. They specialize in indoor or outdoor events at hotels and private homes. “Our priority is to make sure the customer gets the reliable service they want, with quality equipment,” said owner Jackie Garcia, who has ran the business since 2001 with a team of eight employees. “We have a variety of items to choose from and our professional team at Ocean Breeze Party Rental is ready to plan your next event from beginning to end.” The owners believe the key to a successful party rental business is a good management team who works in exceeding the customer’s expectations by customizing each event based on his or her needs and visual thoughts. Website: oceanbreezepartyrentals.com Email: oceanbreezepartyrentals@yahoo.com Phone: 786-286-2314

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

Karen Raspe, P.A. - Represented the Buyers & Sellers of 333 Calzada De Bougainville, Marathon

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Key West makes plan for open Cuba Public welcome to raft 45 miles to center of the Florida Straits for ribbon-cutting ceremony By Hays Blinckmann

nxiously awaiting the official opening of Cuba, Key West has commissioned 90 miles of red, white and blue satin ribbon from the Oriental Trading Company. Officials say the plan is to string bunting from Truman Waterfront to Hemingway Marina in Havana. Key Westers and Cubans alike will be invited out into the waters (chugs welcome!) for a ribbon-cutting ceremony sponsored by Carnival Cruise Lines, Starwood Properties and Halliburton. Long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad will swim half the distance (again) and be the master of ceremonies. Kenny Chesney will play a free, but totally discreet, concert but says he will do so without his patented cowboy hat to commemorate the dawn of a new era. However, several Cubans say they would rather have Chesney just keep his hat on. “I don’t know who Kenny Chesney is,” said Cuba’s Abelardo Acebo. “So it doesn’t really matter if he wears his hat. Couldn’t you guys just bring

Enrique Iglesias?” In addition, applications are now being accepted by five of the six Key West City Commissioners who have not named an official ambassador to Cuba. In fact, any former City Commissioner, former City employees, the Tropic Cinema’s Matthew Helmerich and any Stock Island Dion’s employees reserve the right to name an official ambassador to Cuba. “Anyone who wishes to be considered as a Cuban/ Key West Ambassador must simply apply with a valid residential parking sticker,” said City Manager Jim Scholl. “If they don’t have a valid parking sticker, they at least have to be able to name five starters on this year’s KWHS baseball team.” Anyone approved for the groundbreaking commemoration will be allotted one pair of child-friendly scissors to partake in the ceremony and a voucher for a free Cuban Mojito in Havana — vastly different from a Key West Mojito. “Cuban Mojitos are superior,” said The Porch’s bartender Landon Bradbary. “If you’ve seen ‘Miami Vice,’ not the show but the movie, you know what I’m talking

about. It’s made with real cane sugar harvested by hand, in an artisanal fashion, by true practitioners of techniques developed prior to the British agricultural revolution of 1750. Not like the Big Sugar Fanjul brothers from the Everglades — Colin Farrel would never drink that sh!t.” After the ribbon-cutting ceremony is over, unfortunately, uncertainty is likely to prevail when it comes to international relations. The outcome of the 2016 presidential election will determine whether a wall or a bridge will be built between the countries. Regardless, sources tell the Keys Weekly that local developers and a random company from South Florida, have all started work on construction bids that resemble all the early promise of a young Henry Flagler married to F. Scott Fitzgerald. In accordance with the “One Human Family” motto, Key West officials promise to accept the Cuban peso along with the USD and Atocha gold bouillon in order to make selling American goods made in China easier for Michigan tourists to purchase.

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BRIEFLY Artists and writers wanted for Culture Magazine The Florida Keys Council of the Arts invites visual artists and writers to submit artwork and articles for Culture 2017 Magazine, a freestanding publication distributed throughout the Keys and is inserted into more than 3,900 guestrooms. The deadline to apply is April 6 at 5 p.m. Online applications are at keysarts.com. Chosen freelancers will receive $1,000 for their work.

IMMEDIATE OPENING The Weekly Newspapers are seeking a

The Monroe County Tourist Development Council has funding available to governmental entities and non-profit organizations for capital projects.

well-spoken, confident individual to manage Classified Ad Sales. Salary, commission, vacation, plus many other

The facility must have the primary purpose of promoting tourism and must fall into one of the following categories: Convention Center, Sports Stadium, Sports Arena, Coliseum, Auditorium, Aquarium, Museum, Zoological Park, Nature Center, Fishing Pier, Beach or Beach Park Facility

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Class of ’66 reunion scheduled for April

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The Marathon High School Class of 1966 is celebrating its 50th reunion in Marathon the weekend of April 27-29, 2016. Classmates wanting additional information can contact MHS66ReunionInfo@gmail.com.

The deadline for receipt of applications is May 3, 2016 and applications must be downloaded from Demandstar (www.monroecountybids.com) For more information please call the TDC Administrative office at 305-296-1552 and ask to speak with Ammie or Maxine

Free tax help for local taxpayers Free federal income tax preparation and e-filing by AARP TaxAide volunteers will be available through April 14 for middle- and low-income taxpayers at Marathon Senior Center on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Key Largo Library on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and at Big Pine Senior Center on Thursdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Special attention is given to those age 60 and older, but this help is available to all. Taxpayers are helped on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring a copy of last year’s tax return, current year’s tax information, social security cards for yourself and any dependents, photo ID, details of your health insurance coverage, and any other pertinent information. Key Largo sailing camp opens summer registration Kids age 7 to 16 can learn the basics of boat handling and sailing during weekly sessions from June 13 through August 5, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Upper Keys Sailing Club, 100 N. Ocean Bay Dr., Key Largo. Cost is $265 per camper per week. More information can be found at msysp.org or by calling 305747-2600. Page 25 • Marathon Weekly • April 1, 2016

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

Councilwoman to become grandmother

Sandy Tuttle - Represented the Buyers of 637 Heck Avenue, Little Torch Key

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allory Morton and her longtime boyfriend recently confirmed they are expecting a baby this fall. The expectant mother is a partner in a medical supply business with her mom, Marathon City Councilwoman Michelle Coldiron. “To say I was surprised is an understatement,” Coldiron said in an exclusive interview with the Weekly. “Don’t get me wrong, I am very happy for them, but Mallory can’t take care of a Chia Pet.” Morton graduated from Marathon High School and has achieved B-list celebrity status in a town of 7,000 people. She and this boyfriend of hers recently appeared on a reality TV show, posing as a married couple shopping for a house. Coldiron says that although she will be supportive, she

wished the couple would’ve waited a couple of years. “By the time I am running for re-election, it will be a rambunctious toddler,” the councilwoman said. “Toddlers are ‘okay,’ but market research shows that younger babies are more appealing to voters.” They will not know the sex of the baby for another couple of months, but speculation is rampant.

“I’m guessing ‘boy,’” said Morton’s stepfather Greg. “But what I think everyone should know is there are many exciting business opportunities in Keys RV.” The couple have no immediate plans to marry, but have already booked a “babymoon” in Las Vegas.

Chamber keeps growing The Marathon Chamber of Commerce congratulates its 500th member — Kristy Yeider of Kristy’s Nail and Hair Boutique, second from left. She’s pictured with Chamber Director Stacie Kidwell, Chamber President Ben Daniels and Chamber CEO Daniel Samess.

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POLITICAL SCENE AROUND TOWN To our BUYERS and SELLERS. We hope you enjoy your new homes.

Karen Raspe, P.A. - Represented the Buyers & Sellers of 150 10th Street, Key Colony Beach

Raschein launches re-election campaign

lorida Keys State Representative Holly Raschein kicked off her 2016 reelection campaign this past Wednesday in Key Largo. Sponsored and hosted by the Tolley & Hill CPA firm, the event drew more than 100 supporters from the Redlands to Key West. “We have the best district in the state of Florida. And we did pretty good in the state legislature this year,” she said to a cheering crowd. “We had the passage of the Florida Keys Stewardship Act which is now on the Governor’s desk. It’s official,” she added. Weekly Staff report

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1. Supporters from across her district attended the event, including, Joanne and Tom Jones, left, Raschein and Michael and Pam Causley.

BREAKFAST Aaron Austin LUNCH

2. Vernis & Bowling attorney Matt Francis chats with Raschein, Margaret and Al Gonzalez and host Audra Hill, a partner with the Tolley & Hill CPA firm. 3. The guests included a wide crosssection of supporters including Monroe County Firefighter/Paramedic Eric Fundora and Tavernier engineer James Brush. 4. Victor and Christi Franchini, with their baby Mikayla, spend time with proprietor of the Amoray Dive Resort, Amy Slate.

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

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

Garden club offers scholarships The Marathon Garden Club recently awarded a $1,500 Scholarship to Rosalia Parrado who successfully completed her semester at FAU. The Garden Club offers scholarships to students who are interested in seeking a career in the sciences, such as horticulture, environmental studies or marine studies. Please contact the career counselor, Cathy Grostefon at Marathon High School at 305-289-2480, Ext. 55310. Applications are due by May 1.

Kathryn Rummery - Represented the Sellers

Calling All Orthodox Christians! Everyone is Welcome!

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Come and celebrate the DIVINE LITURGY during GREAT LENT! NEW VENUE FOR SERVICES:

St. Francis Episcopal Church (1600 Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine) at 11 a.m. every Sunday Call 305-872-1453 or 317-501-6919 (Moses) or email keysorthodox@gmail.com or visit our website at http://sites.google.com/site/orthodoxchurcofflkeys/home Prophet Jonah Orthodox Mission (OCA)

Deputies visit day care Grace Jones Day Care recently welcomed Officer Rosa Digiovanni and Officer Mike Baurcier of the Monroe County Sheriff's Department on a visit to the center. Officer Mike read a story to the children while Officer Rosa passed out coloring books, reading books, crayons and cookies and juice which brought big smiles to the children.

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Voted Best Place to take the Kids! 305-407-3262 • 11710 O/S Hwy • MM 53 www.floridakeysaquariumencounters.com Page 29 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 1, 2016

COMMUNITY NEWS Local DAR luncheon planned for next Saturday

New Jersey. To reserve a spot, email gloriaq59@gmail.com.

Florida Keys Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will meet on Saturday, April 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House, 3660 Overseas Hwy., Marathon. The public is invited to a talk about Pennsylvania Germans and the Revolutionary War, including Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and western

Sheriff’s Office issues traffic alert This weekend is the NAS Key West Southernmost Air Spectacular. The event may cause periodic traffic slow-downs in the area of the Boca Chica four-lane on U.S.1 particularly between the hours of 8 to 10 a.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. Everyone

attending, and those traveling through the area on Saturday and Sunday should be aware of the potential for traffic back-ups due to this event and should plan accordingly. Also, there will be no stopping or parking allowed on the highway during this event. Sheriff’s Office Traffic Enforcement deputies will be continuously patrolling the area between Stock Island and Big Coppitt Key. For more information, visit airshowkeywest.com.

Equality celebration at The Bottle Cap

Candidates needed for ‘Royal Family’

The Blue Room at The Bottle Cap Lounge will host an April Fools Connection on Friday, April 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 1128 Simonton St., Key West. Guests will enjoy entertainment by Gina and the Maserattis. There will be a raffles and a silent auction. Pizza will be provided by Centennial Bank. There will be a brief update on the challenges facing Equality Florida in 2016. Guest bartenders will contribute all of their tips to Equality Florida. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact evie@eqfl. org.

In a benefit for the Conch Republic Foster Children’s Fund, the Royal Investiture Party to elect a Royal Family of the Conch Republic will be held on Saturday, April 23 starting at 8 p.m. at Rick’s and Durty Harry’s at 202 Duval St., Key West. These funds are raised each year to pay for special items for foster children in Monroe County not covered by state dollars. No funds are used for administrative expenses. Royal titles include Queen, Royal Banker, Royal Bartender, Royal Attorney, or Royal Realtor — or participants can create their own title. Any silly or serious rank or position is acceptable except king, because Mel

Marathon Yacht Club’s Commodore Mike Breeden, Chairman of the Education Foundation Bill Mellman, and Chair of the MYCEF Sailing Committee Ruth Olson display the results of the recent Benefit Bash fundraiser.

Yacht Club raises sailing school funds Contributed

he Marathon Yacht Club’s Educational Foundation raised almost $20,000 at its recent Benefit Bash to support a youth sailing program in Marathon, set to begin this summer. “This really will allow us to fulfill our commitment to the community to launch a program this summer,” said MYCEF Sailing Committee Ruth Olson. “We have more than 80 kids that have indicated interest, four sailing prams, four Sunfish, and a 19-foot Hunter.” The foundation also has the trailers for the boats and certified instructors. The MYC Educational Foundation, while created by the Marathon Yacht Club, is a completely separate non-profit 501C-3 organization chartered to provide water-related education, safety and competitiveness in the greater Marathon area. Olson said scholarships, both youth and adult, are a key component of the mission. MYCEF plans to have a functional website active by April 15 for enrollment. Classes will run from late June through mid-August. Page 30 • Marathon Weekly • April 1, 2016

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Sam Williams PA, Realtor Sam.Williams@ColdwellBanker.com

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Fisher forever holds the title. There can only be one Queen of the Conch Republic, so the candidate earning the most votes will assume the title of Queen. Others will be deemed “Queen(s) in Waiting.” To request an application for candidacy or for more information, contact claire.hiller@wesleyhouse.org, or call 305-8095000. Fundraising can begin immediately with a minimum of a $50 commitment. Fashion show benefits locals in need The fourth annual Sister Season Fund Southernmost Fashion Show “Islands in the Sun” takes place Sunday, April 3 with doors opening at 5 p.m. at The Southernmost House, 1400 Duval St., Key West. Tickets are available for $25 per person, or $160 per table of eight at keystix.com. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. Only two artisan markets left in 2016 season Key West Artisan Market ocean awareness edition will be held Sunday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Restaurant Store parking lot, 1111 Eaton St., Key West. Local vendors include sellers of fresh produce, culinary bites, textiles, jewelry, wood, curiosities, beer, wine and food. The Key West Aquarium will be onsite with a marine life touch tank display. Bring your own bags. Last Artisan Market date of the season: April 24. Take a bike tour with Commissioner Lopez Key West Commissioner Clayton Lopez will lead a 1.5mile bicycle tour of historic sites in Bahama Village on Saturday, April 2 from 9 to 11 a.m. meeting in the parking lot at Frederick Douglas Gym on Olivia Street. Sites stories will include Blue Heaven, Coral City Elks Lodge #610, the Historic Union Lodge #47, the Martin Luther King Community Pool, the first electric plant, the Seminole Battery, Bishop Kee, the Cornish Memorial AME Zion Church, and more. Page 31 • Marathon Weekly • April 1, 2016

SAM WILLIAMS' RECENT REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY ASK ME HOW I CAN GET YOU INTO THIS HOUSE FOR APPROX. 12K DOWN!

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FLORIDA KEYS ECO DISCOVERY CENTER Truman Waterfront | Key West rFree AdmissionrFree Parking rLive MusicrFood, Beer, Cocktails rTwilight concert: Huey Lewis & The News (www.keystix.com $40pp Gen Adm. $100pp VIP)

rKids ActivitiesrHUGE Silent Auction rLive Animals, Touch Tanks r100+ artists, craftspeople & vendors rMeet marine artist Wyland! 4th Annual Smokin’ Tuna Trot 5k “Race for the Reef” @ 8am FREE Kids Fishing Seminar (ages 5-11) must register online

1052 James, Marathon Brand new construction. Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, impact windows and doors, exterior Hardi board, covered porch. Nothing to fix – just move right in. No HOA fees or associations. 3BR/2BA $327,400 CED

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1047 83rd Street, Ocean, Marathon Completed New Construction – 3BR/2BA, Brand New 180MPH Rated with low insurance, low maintenance, granite counter, stainless appliance, impact windows and doors, OCEAN VIEWS! Half wrap around deck with views of the Atlantic. $389,000

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826 68th Street, Marathon Freshly painted, new carpet in bedrooms, new stainless appliances, tile backsplash in kitchen recently added, large tile floors throughout downstairs, fenced in yard, paver driveway, lots of parking and trailer storage, ocean is a stone’s throw at the end of the street. This 5BR/4BA Solid Concrete Home is move in ready for a large family or long term rental. $369,000 CED

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102 Avenue K, Marathon Come enjoy the Ocean Views that this updated 3BR/2BA home has to offer. Granite, stainless steel appliances, tile floor, updated bathrooms, high ceilings. Huge 3rd floor Master Suite. Garage, privacy fence, patios, gorgeous backyard with fire pit and Pergola for shade. Huge lot with tons of room for storage and a pool. $449,000

Current Pendings:

29532 Forrestal Avenue, Big Pine Key 2821 Dolphin Drive, Marathon 235A Sombrero Beach Road, Marathon 206 Corsair Road, Duck Key

11325 3rd Avenue, Ocean, Marathon Location, Location, Location!!! Gorgeously appointed 4bed 4bath canal front home w/open water views, tiki hut, boat lift, 70ft/dock, clean water flow through canal with easy access to both Ocean and Gulf in minutes, near to shopping & restaurants, 2nd floor master suite, new impact windows, stainless appliances and sile stone counter tops, rod/reel shed, bait freezers, stainless fish clean table w/commercial sprayer. House comes fully furnished w/exception of a few items. $879,000

Current Solds:

1001 West Ocean Drive, 2-303, Key Colony 56 7th Street, Key Colony

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THIS WEEKEND! HOME DEPOT KIDS ZONE

Saturday & Sunday Gates Open at 9am • Blues fly at 2:30pm

g n i r u t a Fe

FREE Parking & Admission Boca Chica Field

BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES

CIVILIAN & MILITARY PERFORMERS HELICOPTER RIDES STATIC DISPLAYS

NAS Key West Southernmost Air Spectacular

Award Winning Key Lime Pie!

BRIEFLY Last VIP lecture Set for FKCC campus Florida Keys Community College will close its 2016 VIP Series with “Jaws 2016: How We See Sharks 40 Years Later” on Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. in the Tennessee Williams Theatre on the Key West Campus. Dr. Patrick Rice, FKCC’s Chief Science and Research Officer and shark expert, will lead this presentation about the mysterious and often misunderstood creatures. His expertise on sharks has earned him numerous national television appearances. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at keystix.com or by calling 305-295-7676. Admission is free for students at FKCC and Monroe County schools. Taste of Key West needs volunteers Taste of Key West 2016, set for Monday, April 18 to raise funds for AIDS Help, is seeking volunteers for a variety of positions including setting up, breaking down, and everything in between. Positions include: row monitors, restaurant servers, wine pourers, volunteer check-in, ID check, beer truck assistance, and ticket sellers. Volunteers receive a free T-shirt commemorating the event. Call Terry Paulson, volunteer coordinator, at 305-296-6196. Artists and writers wanted for Culture Magazine

Key Limes Pies made Daily! Best in the Keys!

Assorted Cupcakes baked daily

World Famous Cupcakes

Brand new merchandise for boys and girls!

Croissants

Almond • Chocolate Feta & Spinach

24 small batch ice creams!

Noon to 9pm daily

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Best Bread Pudding in the Keys!

Bakeshop and Ice Cream Café

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

The Florida Keys Council of the Arts invites visual artists and writers to submit artwork and articles for Culture 2017 Magazine, a freestanding publication distributed throughout the Keys and distributed to more than 3,900 guestrooms. The deadline to apply is April 6 at 5 p.m. Online applications are at keysarts.com.

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

(305) 743-3131 • sweetsavannahs.com • MM 53, Ocean • 11287 Overseas Highway Page 32 • Marathon Weekly • April 1, 2016

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MAINSTREAMING | SURVIVAL SUPPLIES

CROSSWORD THEME: AMERICAN AUTHORS

BLAZER BIG SHOT Forget the lint and matches in a Ziplock bag. Get a butane torch for those survival situations. The Blazer Big Shot boats a 2,500-degree flame with 35 minutes of continuous burn flame courtesy of a standard butane canister. Although it may be dismissed by a “true” wilderness man as too modern — this tool is capable of meeting emergency/ disaster situations, a.k.a. flooding, hurricanes, etc. About $50

KA-BAR KNIFE Caveat — there are many places this knife isn’t allowed (think national park). But for true survivalists this knife has a myriad of uses from selfdefense to skinning game. If the size or style of this knife is a little too much, many users opt for a folding knife — more appropriate for civilian situations and for teens. About $70

LIFESTRAW WATER FILTER The usefulness of this item makes it popular among survivalists and relief agencies in third world countries. It weighs about two ounces and has no moving parts, making it less susceptible to failure. The very big upside is that it provides drinkable water in just about any situation and is capable of filtering about 1,000 liters. The downside is that it can’t filter salt, heavy metals, chemicals or viruses. About $20

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ACROSS 1. *Science fiction author Asimov 6. Baby’s apron 9. Arctic floater 13. Mexican revolutionary 14. Victorian, e.g. 15. Teeny-_____ 16. Worry or cause anxiety 17. *Bradbury of “The Martian Chronicles” fame 18. Perform on a dais 19. *”The Call of the Wild” author 21. *”A Good Man Is Hard to Find” author 23. Andrew Cuomo’s title, for short 24. Angler’s decoy 25. Refuse to comply 28. Late Scalia’s garb 30. Type of coat 35. Dwarf buffalo 37. Vietnam’s neighbor 39. Rosetta Stone, e.g. 40. Negatively charged particle 41. External 43. Skater’s jump 44. Bert’s best friend 46. “____ Mia!” 47. Confident answer 48. Old time playground staple 50. Reduced Instruction Set Computer 52. Limit, to some 53. *”Ten Days That Shook the World” author 55. CafÈ alternative 57. *”Go Tell It on the Mountain” author 61. *”The Executioner’s Song” author 64. Greeting from Don Ho 65. Give it a go 67. Gigantic wrestlers 69. Kick back 70. Longest division of time 71. *Wharton of “The Age of Innocence” fame 72. Auction off 73. DNA transmitter 74. River in Hades

DOWN 1. I have 2. Outer layer of Earth’s crust 3. Kind of sax 4. *James Patterson’s “____ Came a Spider” 5. Open book? 6. Capital of Switzerland 7. Retirement investment 8. Louisiana swamp 9. *Woodrow Wilson Rawls’ “Where the Red ____ Grows” 10. Meat quality 11. Upon 12. Observer 15. Woman’s suitors 20. Convex molding 22. Tube in old TV 24. Jane Fonda’s 1980s garb 25. *”The Turn of the Screw” author 26. Habituate 27. Trailblazer Daniel 29. *Oz Creator 31. Greek H’s 32. Connection in a series 33. Court employee 34. *”Roots: The Saga of an American Family” author 36. Short for Anisette 38. Big rig 42. Haile Selassie’s disciple 45. Canal junk 49. Yellow river tributary 51. Michelangelo’s tool 54. Come in 56. Dodge 57. Criminal’s barrier 58. Away from wind 59. Bum around 60. Lentil soup 61. Tropical Asian starlings 62. Do like exhaust pipe 63. *”Portnoy’s Complaint” author 66. Weasley of “Harry Potter” 68. Pronoun for George Eliot

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KEYS DISEASE

Marathon Manor — a local treasure? School District won’t confirm ‘golden’ rumors…

ne has to wonder why the Monroe County School Board has been sitting on the vacant Marathon Manor property adjacent to Marathon High School for more than a decade. There have been concrete offers by people who wish to develop the property... there is a recognized need in the school district and the community for affordable housing that the units on the property can provide... there is the possibility for the property to be used as the site for a community pool that would benefit the City of Marathon, the school district, and the community at large. But after all these years, offers, and ideas — nothing has been done. The property sits vacant and unused, and it seems no one from the school board wants to talk about it. Some investigative reporting and digging in the dirt — liter-

ally — has revealed the reason why the School Board isn’t too keen on giving up the Manor property for another use. And — surprise! — it involves misplaced money. This time, however, it isn’t the School District’s misplaced funds. These “funds” date back to the 17th Century, and involved gold, silver, and emeralds destined for the kingdom of Spain. Rumors have persisted for years about a shipwreck just off the shores of Marathon, and there were reports within the last few years that someone had found a treasure site near Coffins Patch (the exact location remains a closely guarded secret). There is evidence that more than a few of the crew of this wrecked ship made it to the shores of Vaca Key and formed a small colony that lasted until their lives were prematurely ended by mosquito-borne malaria or angry Calusa Indi-

ans. They managed to drag a significant cache of treasure to the colony site, where it has remained undiscovered to this day. For those who missed the simple math classes of their elementary school years and aren’t putting two and two together, the Spanish shipwreck survivors’ colony site is located somewhere on the School Board’s Marathon Manor and Marathon High School property. The “borrow pit” located on the Manor property was originally excavated in hopes that the treasure cache was buried there. In all the years the school district has owned the property, they have sent secret search teams under cover of darkness to try and find the location of the silver and gold... with no results. Neighbors have observed for years people dressed ninjastyle in all black, wearing night

vision goggles, and carrying metal detectors as they comb the Manor and school grounds looking for buried treasure. In a secret memo dated April 1, 2008, quietly circulated among upper level officials in the district, an anonymous author detailed the (unsuccessful) efforts to date, and strongly encouraged that the property not be developed or used until the treasure cache was located and secured. The author also strongly suggested that all copies of this memo be incinerated immediately after the secret meeting of these unnamed officials. One copy survived. For whatever reason, a copy of this memo materialized in the realm of my senses as the anniversary of the memo’s origination approached. Had I contacted any school district officials about this, they would have likely denied any knowledge of the buried treasure. They would likely also totally deny the existence of the late-

night treasure squads that comb the Manor and school grounds. Heck, I would have never known about the secret memo and the existence of the treasure except for Ms. April F. Day, a renowned local historian. It was Ms. Day who provided me with a copy of the April 1, 2008 memo, and it was she who set me off on this unbelievable story. For years, school district officials have called the Marathon Manor property the “hidden treasure” of the district’s holdings. Little did anyone realize that those officials were being quite literal. Ms. Day also showed me another memo, this one dated April 1 of last year. This newer memo, from the Federal Office of Original Legacy (F.O.O.L.), informed school district officials that there was a new law that allowed the federal government to seize any treasure once owned by foreign governments and return it to its rightful owners — in this case, the Spanish. The deadline was one year from the date of the memo, and the only way to avoid federal seizure is to open the property up to a public treasure hunt. While the District doesn’t want to make this widely known, the public treasure hunt on the Marathon Manor property happens tonight, April 1, at 9:30 p.m., two and a half hours in advance of the approaching deadline. If you decide to go, bring a shovel and your night vision goggles. And perhaps some hip-waders, as stuff has been known to get a bit deep. Special thanks to April Day and F.O.O.L. for making this amazing and incredulous story possible.

John Bartus is a City Council member and former Mayor of the City of Liverpool. John performs Wednesdays at Tarpon Creek Bar & Grill, Thursdays at Sparky’s Landing, Saturday afternoons at Havana Jack’s and Saturday nights at the Key Colony Inn, and tonight at Madison Square Garden. www.johnbartus.com

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 AUTOS WANTED

EMPLOYMENT

ALL YEARS! Junk or Used. Cars - Vans Trucks. Running or Not. CASH 305332-0483

Fun Atmosphere. Please Apply In Person.11287 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

EMPLOYMENT

Groundskeeper/ Maintenance needed at Sea Isle Condominium in Key Colony Beach. Needed Mid-April through end of May. 305-743-0173 Real estate law firm in Marathon seeking parttime office assistant. Must be available M-W-F. Compensation based upon experience. Please submit resume by fax (305) 743-8198 or e-mail sue@ keysclosings.com. Sign Holder – Key Largo crosswalk. Must wear STOP SIGN costume and jump up/ down when lights are flashing. Send resume to FDOT@dot.fl.us WANTED Male Dancers for next Marathon Magic Mike Revue. Must be physically fit and able to lift fully grown female over your head. Dance skills preferred, but will train right person. For audition, call 305-395-9895. EMPLOYMENT HIRING: Servers * Market * Cook. Please apply within at Brutus Seafood. NO Phone Calls. 6950 O/S Hwy., Marathon Place your ad here for as little as $25.00 per week. Call Hollie today. 305-453-6928 or hollie@keysweekly. com. Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop NOW HIRING: AM Baker and Counter Help. Competitive Pay-

Construction Foreman wanted Need Vehicle. Pay commensurate with experience. Call 305-304-7995 Seeking stable happy energetic personality for PT sales position in fun gift shop. Must be yearround Marathon resident; retirees welcome. Stop in to schedule appointment at 11528 Overseas Highway Marathon Babysitters Needed for vacationers! 305-522-6050 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. HELP WANTED! Person who needs to work here and there. Drinking on the job okay. Criminal record no sweat! Email whocares@nobody. com FOR RENT

FOR RENT Tiny House (82 sq. ft.) for rent in Old Town Key West backyard. Sturdy Ted’s Shed construction features one window and semi-

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FOR RENT

functional window a/c unit, circa 1956. Lots of design possibilities with HARC approval. $5,000/ month — first, last and security. No pets, no smokers; maximum capacity is six roommates. Email lol@roflmao.com for details. FOR SALE

FOR SALE Backhoe – Top speed is 13 mph. Gently used on Seven Mile Bridge. Has punctured tires from Sheriff’s spikes strip. 305-743-0844 2010 F150 FX2, LOADED 53K MILES, $23,500 305-731-6075

FOR SALE: 45 KW Generator - Factory re-certified 6-month warranty. $5,995.00 305-292-9277 Will deliver in Lower Keys.

FISHING MISC.

guaranteed valid for transfer. Many ref’s avail. John Potts Jr. 321-7845982 or 321-3023630 www.shipusa. com YARD SALE

540 Sombrero Beach Road Yard Sale Saturday, April 2nd @ 8am- 11am. Women’s Clothing, Miscellaneous Home Items, DVD’s and More!

Cash Only. All Sales are Final...

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

HIRING

Baker & Counter Help Competitive Pay – Fun Atmosphere Please Apply In Person 11287 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

For Sale Hot Pressure Washer

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

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

Full & Part Time Positions. Apply in Person. Grassy Key Outpost 58152 Overseas Hwy.

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.

Dolphin Research Center has a FT opening for a Physical Plant & Equipment Apprentice. Major duties consist of assisting in construction projects, electrical, plumbing and automobile needs, plus the maintenance of buildings,mequipment, vehicles and boats. Must have a clean drivingmrecord, general “handy-man” skills and be able to work outdoors in the Florida heat. 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 your resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org EOE.

HOBBIES/ COLLECTIBLES

Will buy old nautical items, ship wheels, compasses, large reels, half hulls, lanterns, binnacles, telegraphs. Cased ship models for sale. Call Lou 603-455-6106 PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex Dive watches and Pilot Watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305-743-4578 FISHING MISC.

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

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

Dynasty Marine Associates, Inc www.dynastymarine.net

Located in the Florida Keys, is a highly respected supplier of Caribbean marine life to public aquariums and zoos throughout the world.

Is currently seeking FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT/LOGISTICS. Duties to include invoice and inventory entry, booking airline shipments, creating and filing paper work for international shipments, scheduling inspections needed for international shipments. All applicants must be proficient in Microsoft word, outlook, and excel. This position requires a high attention to detail and the ability to multitask. Compensation will be dependent on experience with performance based incentive program. Benefits package including vacation, sick days, holidays and 401K PSP retirement plan. Please send cover letter and resume to Sandy@dynastymarine.net for consideration. No phone calls please.

Dolphin Research Center has a FT opening for a Habitat Apprentice: Must be diver certified, physically fit, and able to lift 75 lbs. Must have a clean driving record, work well with animals and have knowledge of dive equipment maintenance and repairs. The successful candidate will be responsible, organized, and motivated with excellent team player skills. Benefits include med insurance, 401(k), vacation and paid holidays. Job description available at www.dolphins.org . E-mail your resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org . EOE

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

Hiring for the following positions:

In search of talented and passionate employees:

Front Desk Agent

Management positions @ Fairvilla's Sexy Things (524 Front Street, Key West Florida 33040)

Housekeepers • Houseman

Applicants must be open minded & personable with the ability to lead others. Should enjoy interacting with customers, and be a responsible self-starter with computer skills & the ability to focus on details.

Bussperson • Bartender

Reply to this job posting by sending all of the following to Jacques@fairvilla.com: Letter of interest on the available position • Current resume & your availability & include your favorite joke

Executive Sous Chef Part Time Hostess Part Time Server Assistant Cosmetologist Massage Therapist Line Cook & Pastry Cook

PLEASE NOTE: Emails that only include a resume without a letter of interest will NOT be considered. • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Please apply in person at 28500 Overseas Hwy, Little Torch Key, FL 33042

Maintenance Engineer

Dishwasher • Cook • Hostess Apply on line at Spottswood.com/careers or at Faro Blanco Resort

EOE m/f/d/v

HELP WANTED The Hammocks at Marathon

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES $250 Sign-On Bonus!

NEED SOME CASH? SELL YOUR CAR - OR BOAT - OR SOFA! For as little as $50/week, your AD (with or without photo) will be seen from Key Largo to Key West. Call 305-453-6928 or email hollie@keysweekly.com today.

• Common Area Attendant and Carpet Shampoo • Front Desk Relief Audit • Maintenance/Handyman • Activities Associate

GREAT BENEFITS:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 4 weeks’ vacation, 401k match & much more.

FRONT OF THE HOUSE ASSISTANT MANAGER

TO APPLY: Online: jobs.bluegreenvacations.com In Person at The Hammocks: 1688 Overseas Highway, Gulf Side, Mile Marker 48, Marathon Or Call Miranda 561-912-7899 eoe

We’re willing to train the right person, and are looking for someone who has the following skills: Open/Closing, Serving & Bartender skills, assist with Special Events, Positive Attitude, Team Motivator and Leadership skills. Full Benefits with Competitive Salary based on experience, plus incentives. Marathon Yacht Club 825 33rd St., Marathon, FL Apply in person or send resume to: office@marathonyachtclub.com.

FOR SALE

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

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 Key Colony Beach Realty, 305-923-9487. Page 36 • Marathon Weekly • April 1, 2016

Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Driver Office Assistant

(Computer Efficiency Required) Applicants must apply in person to be considered. 4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Desk Clerk House Keeper

Key Colony Beach Motel 441 East Ocean Drive KCB, FL 305-289-0411

We Buy Gold Locally! Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn Townsquare Mall Marathon

The Turtle Hospital Aquarist The Turtle Hospital has a PT/FT opening for an Aquarist. Major duties consist of: maintenance, repair and cleaning for water filtrations systems, water quality monitoring, Habitat maintenance and cleaning. Must be physically fit, able to lift 75 pounds and work outdoors. SCUBA diver certified, handyman skills and knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems required. Compensation dependent on experience. Stop by to complete an application or email your resume to turtlehosp@aol.com The Turtle Hospital, 2396 Overseas Highway, Marathon 305-743-2552

OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT Office spaces FOR RENT starting at $250/mo. Parking spaces also available. Located on US 1, Cudjoe Key. 305-304-0776

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 Page 36 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 1, 2016

Help drive in business.

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Place your B/W business card here for only $25.00 a week.

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

Call 305-304-7995

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

Glenn Faast, Owner

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

Only $25 Puts Your Business Card Here

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

New Swimming Pools Fiberglass and Concrete Remodeling and Plastering

MASTER MARINE SURVEYOR SERVING ALL THE KEYS

e-mail:

305-289-1150

SALT SERVICE, INC.

CERTIFIED MARINE SURVEYS

cell:

• Serving Ocean Reef to Key West since 1976

Florida Solar Contractor CVC 56734

MARCH HARE MARINE SERVICES

office:

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

CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE TODAY.

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

Lic# CPC1457751

305-849-8063 • Marathon, FL

got brick? LICENSED CFC1427241

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

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

Now Hiring

Waitstaff, Food Runners & Hosts Great Opportunity to work year round! Please apply in person daily at 3pm. Sparky's Landing! (305) 684-9799

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LIFE ON THE LINE BAIT DELIVERY SERVICE

LIVE

FRESH

FROZEN

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

BUSINESS: (305) 998-4854

CELL: (813) 480-4137

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

S Sa l A L G identi S E Ya l • R e s K i A L Lm m e r c

MM 52 Oceanside

743-7800

th Wi ! st Fa lass e G r ’ r W e Yo u

DEALER FOR

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Licensed & Insured #SP3799 & MV62849

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

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

305-390-2315

www.KeysRentalsOnline.com

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

Spalling Repairs

Total Home & Business TH&B

Painting and Repairing since 1989

Lic. #CGC 1515665 #CFC 1428730

Concrete Restoration Concrete Butterfly Steps New Construction Floors/Tile Docks

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

Licensed and Insured License #sp4116

Specializing in Concrete Restoration

(305) 735-4042

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

WWW.ROYAL-CREST.COM

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

Excellent References Upon Request

305-766-0819 305-924-0179

Nails by Ivis

Manicures • Pedicures Acrylics • Gelish • Facials • Waxing

FEATURING

5177 Overseas Highway Call us about Land/Sea/Air packages (305) 743 7575 Email us at stw@seatheworldtravel.com Business hours: MON-TUE-THU-FRI 9am to 4pm Appointments by request.

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

305-896-3599 Out Door Living Spaces

Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-1631

305-664-0099 www.TikiHuts.com

STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

OVER THE SEAS PROPERTIES • Condo & HOA Management • Property Management • Commercial & Residential Real Estate • Home Watch & Maintenance

305-304-9373 otsproperties.com Randy Currelly & Thea Knott

www.marathonhairandnailsalon.com

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

SP3102

Only $35 Puts Your Business Card Here Page 38 • Marathon Weekly • April 1, 2016

(Between Office Depot & Main Post Office)

NEW & REPAIR

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Business Cards Published In 10,000 Copies Weekly

The Weekly Newspapers www.KeysWeekly.com 305-453-6928 hollie@keysweekly.com Page 38 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 1, 2016

let’s do business

s ’ a n a D AIR CONDITIONING Lic # CAC 1818326

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL www.danasairconditioning.com

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

All Keys Real Estate

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

We also rent Kayaks

Free Delivery, Free Pick Up & Free Snow Removal Marathon and Key Colony Beach

305-743-3204

www.bikemarathonbikerentals.com

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

Brenda Alexander

Broker Associate

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

Selling The Florida Keys...

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

Great Prices, Good Service, Good People Joel & Bonnie Cadbury Licensed & Insured Lic # CAC056987

Call the Experts!

305-289-1748

2735 OVERSEAS HWY MARATHON, FL 33050

Kitchen Cabinets Sales REAL Wood Cabinets at Particle Board Prices KitchenKorner/Fred's Beds 1333 O/S Hwy, MM 53.5 • 305-743-7277

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

DOT PALM, Inc. LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES

SP 3636

TREE CLIMBER WANTED F R E E E S T I M AT E S FREE

MULCH

WWW.DOTPALMS.COM

MIAMI CHIC Cristina Malafy

Interior Designer • Professional Organizer 10887 Overseas Hwy, Suite 201 Marathon, FL 33050 305.775.9909 • Miami.Chic@live.com

Liz Samess Interiors

Design, Decorating, Drafting, & More…

Liz Samess Interior Designer

(954) 801-7883 Email: interiordesignbyliz@gmail.com CELL:

8080 Shark Dr., Marathon, FL 33050

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CASH

Licensed & Insured Contractor # CACO53827

ARTIC TEMP, INC. Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

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

Fax: (305) 743-6887

LEARN HOW TO DANCE

GOLD

Joe’s Marathon Pawn 6679 O/S Hwy. – Marathon, FL 305-743-3082

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

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

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

NEW LISTING DUPLEX W/ ESTABLISHED RENTALS

Ground level duplex offers 2/1 on each side. Currently rented at $1,708 and $1,509 per month. Three year old roof. This duplex is also available with the adjacent duplex at 10875 & 10877 6th Ave and other properties.

10845 6TH AVENUE GULF, MARATHON 4/2 • 2,022 SF • $410,000 • MLS# 568634

GINGER HENDERSON • 305-731-5751 JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902

UNLIMITED POTENTIAL & POSSIBILITIES Rare opportunity to own two adjoining water front lots right at the main entrance channel of Duck Key. Property features include large porch, patio, bar Terrazzo floors, 300' of concrete dockage w/ boat lift. Make this your dream home or rebuild w/ fast permitting!

302 E. SEAVIEW DR, DUCK KEY 3/3 • 3,397 SF • $1,700,000 • MLS# 570402

GINGER HENDERSON • 305-731-5751

SEASIDE SANCTUARY

Beautiful ocean front Duck Key home complete with 2 living rooms, dining room, updated kitchen & master bath, 2 car garage, huge basement storage, large 15 x 30 pool and a 140’ concrete dock with shore power for two boats.

308 CYPRESS ST, DUCK KEY 4/3 • 2,524 SF • $1,975,000 • MLS# 567958

LYNN B. LUCAS • 305-393-0559 JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902

OPEN SUN. 12 - 3

DUCK KEYS’ SECRET GARDEN

This is one of the original homes on Duck Key which has been impeccably maintained in “Old Florida” style. Located on a lushly landscaped oversized lot with pool, 50’ of canal dockage & dual boating access. This is a must see property!

1104 S. INDIES DR, DUCK KEY 3/2.1 • 2,538 SF • $1,450,000 • MLS# 569558

LYNN B. LUCAS • 305-393-0559 JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902

BEACHFRONT COMPLEX

REDUCED TO SELL

Superbly built pool home featuring huge screened balcony, 75 ft. of concrete dockage, fish cleaning station & dock ladder. Soaring ceilings open, flowing living, dining & granite kitchen & enormous covered/uncovered outdoor living area leads to wonderful outdoor bath.

KAREN RASPE • 305-393-9010

KAREN RASPE• 305-393-9010

95 COCO PLUM DRIVE. #4C, COCO PLUM 3/3 • 1,857 SF • $670,000 • MLS# 569542

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Beautiful beach & oceanfront complex, meticulously landscaped community. This large townhome style condo has private, serene views of the pool and gardens. The open dining & living rooms flow onto the private balcony. Your escape here in paradise!

Private canal front home located in beautiful Flamingo Island. Features a loft, fabulous wraparound screened porch, pool, lots of storage, & small work area. Located on rare deep water dockage w/ 15k boat lift. Home offered completely furnished. Must see to appreciate!

KAREN RASPE • 305-393-9010

LINDSAY RABITO-LEONARD • 305-481-4571

601 W. OCEAN DR. #106C, KEY COLONY 2/2.1 • 1,475 SF • $325,000 • MLS# 568426

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CUSTOM POOL HOME

1495 COPA D’ORO, MARATHON 3/2 • 1,119 SF • $745,000 • MLS# 570331

761 11TH STREET, KEY COLONY BEACH 3/4 • 2,166 SF • $1,495,000 • MLS# 570297

GREAT CONDO MINUTES FROM SOMBRERO Comfortable, spacious condo with enclosed porches upstairs & downstairs, master bath has been updated, Florida room has electric storm shutters. Located on a canal with 25’ dock. Lovely grounds and in ground pool.

591 SOMBRERO BEACH RD #15A, MARATHON 2/2.1 • 1,500 SF • $367,000 • MLS# 569638

LINDSAY RABITO-LEONARD • 305-481-4571 KIM RABITO-SHOW • 305-304-8591 Page 40 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 1, 2016

Sanders to visit Upper Keys. See story, Page 41.

News • Entertainment • Art • Fishing

Country artist Logan Brill is headlining at Sunday’s 22nd annual Bay Jam in Islamorada. For more the event and the featured bands, turn to page 22. Contributed

The 2016 Soul Starting at $15,690

KEY WEST KIA

2826 North Roosevelt Blvd.

305-295-8646

www.KeyWestKia.com

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2 5 t h A N N UA L F LO R I D A K E YS

FREE ADMISSION

Saturday & Sunday, 10 to 5

April 9-10

Presented by the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce

on the beach at Founders Park MM87 Bayside featuring “Taste of Islamorada” and Plantation Yacht Harbor Arts & Crafts Show and All-American Road Vintage Cruisers Show

Saturday, April 9 Live performances all day long on the Gosling Rum Stage on the beach delSol Band - Classic Rock I Land Vibes - Beach Tunes Iko Iko - Gulf Coast Americana and more

Saturday Highlights: WHAT FLOATS YOUR BOAT Homemade Boat Race

Plantation Yacht Harbor Arts & Crafts Show Stroll along the Bay and enjoy the best collection of juried arts and crafts... from around the state, in all mediums and all price ranges. Both Days: 2016 poster signing by local artist Amanda Johnson

All-American Vintage Cruisers Featuring all makes & models plus custom designs (cars, trucks, rat rods, motorcycles, and more)!

Music, Art, Food & These Activities (both days):

Creative Sand Letters contest on the beach!

Sunday, April 10 Live performances all day long on the Gosling Rum Stage on the beach Dave Feder - Hillbilly Flamenco The Pit Bull of Blues Band - Blues, while Pasta paints to the rhythm Tim Charron - Rockin' Country “with a twist of lime”

Kite Flying 6-ft Sand Castle Building / Lessons Paint the Dolphin: Art for Kids Hula Hooping & Contests New! Skin-Shield Sunscreen Spray Stations

Large Selection of Food & Drink New! Craft Beer Garden First State Bank of the Florida Keys “Cash Cow” ATM on site

Bring a lawn chair and your camera!

Sunday Highlight:

Taste of Islamorada! Sample incredible food from the best restaurants in Islamorada (only on Sunday)!

F.O.P. Lodge #28

Islamorada Fish Company Snappers • Tapa Vino • Bumby’s Atlantic's Edge at Cheeca M.E.A.T. • Ziggies • oo-tray Guy's Beachside Bar and Grill Oltremare Ristorante ...and more!

VIC’S

AUTO TECH

Vote for the Best!

PARKING Available INSIDE Founders Park M M 8 7 • B AYS I D E

Islamorada, Florida Keys

RAIN OR SHINE

For info: 305-664-4503 • www.islamoradachamber.com Page 40 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 1, 2016