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C.W. COLT —LEGENDARY SONGWRITER The Southernmost City will host hundreds of aspiring songwriters and artists over the next few days. To celebrate, the Keys Weekly honors one our own, the legendary C.W. Colt.

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By Hays Blinckmann Happy Mother’s Day, a day to look back at the blur of motherhood, pat yourself on the back and say, “Atta girl, you have kept the children alive.” Remember the glow you had at your baby shower? (Yeah, we know, stop laughing.) Now fast forward to catching vomit with your bare hands (my editor) or constantly forgetting to shave both legs at the same time (me). We love motherhood and wouldn’t trade it for the world, but it’s hard. So we asked our beloved Mothers …

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“When everyone left my hospital room and I was alone with my baby, I suddenly realized ‘Wait a minute, I’m in charge here,’” said Jessica Bennet, mom to Genevieve and Richard. “The reality is, motherhood is like a job were you show up for your first day of work in the mailroom and instead you’re escorted to your new office as the CEO. Good luck and don’t screw it up.”

Laura Kasper, mother of two boys Kelly and Kasey, said reality raised its head on more than one occasion. “I wore two different color shoes to work. Or I looked forward to the Cookie Monster segment of Sesame Street like it was a daily soap opera, and played it back on the DVD when my husband came home just so I could relate to another adult.”

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GUNS IN THE KEYS A look at purchasing and shooting a weapon in the Florida Keys Hays Blinckmann

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un ownership has been on the rise in the past decade in the Florida Keys. While there might be many reasons to own a gun, two recurring ones are the need for self-protection and a fear the federal government will ban the sale of all guns. Keys residents are buying guns, and in many cases multiples, and obtaining concealed weapons permits faster than any other county in Florida.

According to the Monroe County Sheriff, violent crime has decreased since 1995. However, because of how crimes are categorized it’s difficult to know how many incidents involved the use of guns. For example, a crime may be deemed violent but the weapon could have been a beer bottle or a gun. Or a burglary may be categorized as an armed burglary because a gun was present, but not necessarily brandished.

The Monroe County’s Sheriff’s office has documented one, maybe two, home invasions a year since 2008 according to MCSO’s Becky Herrin. Key West Police spokesperson Alyson Crean said, “There were 36 burglaries of occupied residences in 2015.

However, we categorize an occupied burglary as any type of theft when people are home. That means even a bike stolen off the porch would be included in this category.”

In September of 2015, a Big Pine Key man shot to death another man who was trying to force his way into the house in what was allegedly a domestic dispute. He was not charged

with a crime as it was deemed a “stand your ground” scenario by the State Attorney.

Mark Senmartin owns Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn in Marathon. (He is also the city’s elected mayor). He has been licensed to sell guns for seven years. “In order to even find out the dealer’s cost, I had to be licensed. So when I got into this, I didn’t even know if it was going to be profitable,” he said. Diligence is key when it comes to weapons sales and Senmartin is always on the look out for those attempting to make an illegal “straw purchase,” for another person who is not qualified to own a gun. (See more about authorized sellers in the sidebar.)

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THE LAW • Who can’t own a gun? Convicted felons, those convicted of a misdemeanor or domestic violence, and those who have been deemed mentally defective in a court or committed to mental institution. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the agency performing the background checks, may also deny the sale to a person arrested for one of 22 “dangerous” crimes ranging from extortion to controlled substance violations.

• When purchasing a gun, a buyer has two options. First, to seek a registered and licensed Federal Firearm Licensed gun dealer who is “engaged in the business” of selling guns. Also, used firearms may also be bought and sold privately by an unlicensed seller. An unlicensed seller is categorized as someone who does not make the majority of their livelihood from gun sales and is not required to impose a waiting period or background check. President Barack Obama recently issued new executive actions that further restrict unlicensed sellers to less than two sales in certain circumstances in order to qualify.

• Gun purchasers, including those with a “carry” license, must pass a background check every time they purchase from a FFL licensee.

That is true for purchasers of handguns or long guns. Persons 18 and older may purchase a long gun, defined as a shotgun or rifle, without a waiting period. Only persons 21 and older may purchase handguns and the purchase includes a 72-hour waiting period.

• Florida has no laws regulating the sale of “assault weapons” other than those listed above.

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Since the inception of the National Instant Criminal Background Check (NICS) in 2014, the federal government has performed 202,536,522 checks. In that time, it has denied 1,166,676 transactions.

— Federal Bureau of Investigation

3,540,025

Imports of firearms from other countries to the U.S.: Brazil, 975,489; Austria, 954,388; Germany, 654,901; Italy, 503,590; and Croatia, 451,657.

Federal Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, 2013

NUMBER OF FEDERAL FIREARM LICENSEES BY STATE

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Pennsylvania

8, 435 California 10,532 Texas

Federal Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, 2013

Who is buying the guns?

“Just your average regular citizen, really,” Senmartin said. “I have the group that wants something for protection, or the group that are collectors and are looking for something very specific. And then more recently, the group who is worried that their right to own a gun will be taken away and wants to purchase a gun before that happens; they don’t make up a huge percentage, but it’s more than it used to be.”

Senmartin said he works to “match” the gun to the owner. “Ultimately, I will sell them what they want. But if you have an older woman that doesn’t have a lot of hand strength, and can’t work a slide, I steer her towards a revolver. Or I help buyers find a carry gun or choose a weapon for a minor. I want them to have the best option. That’s just customer service.”

In addition to selling guns, Senmartin also offers firearm education.

He is a licensed NRA instructor able to provide certification classes for concealed weapon ownership. Senmartin’s classes are a three-hour classroom seminar about gun safety, handling and cleaning, and more importantly, gun laws. Senmartin teaches from the book; “Florida Firearms Law, Use and Ownership.” Then he takes the class to the shooting range to continue safety and responsibility when handling and shooting a gun. He said some students need less instruction than others. “We shoot until I’m comfortable the student is comfortable.”

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In 2014, a Big Pine backyard range garnered national attention. When Doug Varrieur used his yard on a busy canal as a gun range, he was completely within his rights. However, public outcry prompted a change to the law. Gov. Rick Scott signed bill SB 130 last July, which prohibits the recreational discharge of a firearm in certain residential areas, specifically in areas “that the person knows or reasonably should know is primarily residential in nature and that has a residential density of one or more dwelling units per acre.”

This does not mean backyard ranges do not exist in the Keys, but they must be in more rural areas. Many Keys residents make use of two indoor shooting ranges — one in the Lower Keys and one in the Upper Keys.

Phillip Condella, owner of the Big Coppitt Gun Club, said he sees a mixture of clientele, about 25 percent women and up to 10 percent overseas visitors during season. The club offers free safety and instruction when entering the range and private lessons are always available. Staff checks the ammunition because steel cores are not allowed.

“We are not going to let people treat guns with a casual air,” said Condella, adding that staff absolutely refuses access to anyone who seems intoxicated or under the influence.

Condella sums up the essence of safe and lawful gun possession: “Anyone who owns a gun should know how to use it. Safety is a priority.”

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By Britt Myers

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n March, Key West voters declined to support the City purchase of Peary Court for affordable housing on two separate referendum questions. But just a short time before midnight on Tuesday, Key West City Commissioner Jimmy Weekley (the original sponsor of the Peary Court item) excited the front steps of Old City Hall with a sense of victory.

Commissioners voted 4-3 in favor of initializing steps for a private commercial real estate company, The Cornfeld Group, to purchase Peary Court for $60 million from its current owner, a private corporation. In addition, The Cornfeld Group will receive $12.5 million of Land Authority funds in exchange for allocating all the rental properties and future developments as deed restricted in perpetuity.

“We are purchasing all 24 acres there — the buildings, the entitlements —everything,” said Jeff Cornfeld representing his family-owned firm. “The deed restriction will be in perpetuity. It’s forever. Two hundred years from now people will look back and realize the foresight that city planners had today.”

By approving the measure, the City essentially signed over purchase negations to the Monroe County Land Authority. Charles Pattison, executive director for the Land Authority, said it would likely partner with a local firm, such as the Key West Housing Authority, to manage rents and maintenance if a deal were finalized. And Manuel Castillo, who heads the Housing Authority and was a vocal proponent for the City’s Peary Court deal, would then oversee the deed restrictions.

“My understanding is the Housing Authority would continue to monitor affordable deed restrictions,” said Castillo. “We would be monitoring the deed restrictions for the City of Key West.”

However, not everyone on the dais was satisfied with the deal, most notably Commissioner Sam Kaufman. Kaufman has long argued for affordable housing aimed at low-income families in Key West, but the Peary Court purchase will likely preserve medium income housing. Furthermore, Kaufman questioned the Land Authority’s policy on funding private organizations and was stunned that no purchase agreement was available before casting a vote.

“I would be 100 percent behind this if rents could be lower, but I have concerns,” said Kaufman. “Even when I buy something for a $1,000, I want to see a contract. Here we are engaging in a $60 million proposal with $12.5 million of our own money and we haven’t seen a contract. How many of us in here do that?”

At one point Kaufman continued to question the Land Authority’s ability to fund private organizations when Mayor Craig Cates intervened and said, “I think you’ve now asked the same question many different ways — it’s time to move on.”

Local developer Ed Swift said that using $12.5 million for new construction projects aimed at low income and similar projects would only yield about 16 units. Instead, Swift pointed to the additional, yet-to-be-built 48 units that are allowed under the increased density at Peary Court, which could eventually preserve more than 200 units of workforce housing in Key West.

“Something like this is very rare,” said Swift. “By protecting this land for $12.5 million you will be doing the workers of this community a great service.”

Clayton Lopez, who eventually voted in favor of the measure, questioned what would transpire if the buyers defaulted on financing. However, Cornfeld assured the Commissioners that all deed restrictions would survive any foreclosure —“removing 100 percent of the risk from the City and placing it back on the private sector.”

And Commissioner Billy Wardlow, one of three dissenters, expressed fears that buyers could potentially flip the property at any given time, causing delays and issues with the promises being made to the City. But again, Cornfeld countered that it would take several years to make the project profitable, which would suppress any immediate interest.

“I don’t think there’s anyone lining up behind me to buy deed restricted property,” said Cornfeld. “There’s nothing to flip. It takes time and creativity and I’m dedicating several years of my life to this project.”

The following day Sam Kaufman remained unsatisfied that Land Authority officials had a clear policy on funding private organizations. That issue, along with many more, will be addressed at the next Land Authority meeting on Wednesday, May 18.

Barring any set backs between the sellers and buyers, both the Housing and Land Authorities seemed primed to accept the deal. If concluded, the only measure that would return to the City Commission would be a development agreement for additional units and affordable rates — meaning the fate of Peary Court now rests solely with the Housing Authority.

Mayor Craig Cates voted in favor of the item, along with Commissioners Payne, Lopez and Weekley. Commissioners Kaufman, Romero and Wardlow dissented.

The Cornfeld Group will receive $12.5 million of Land Authority funds in exchange for allocating all the rental properties and future developments as deed restricted in perpetuity.

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The Blues come to Key West for one night Tinsley Ellis plays at Key West Theater next week

By Hays Blinckmann

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t 14 years old, Tinsley Ellis heard BB King at the Marco Polo hotel in Miami Beach and never looked back. By the next year, he was immersing himself in Muddy Waters, Billy Preston, Howlin’ Wolf and Albert Collins. The Blues itself turns a century old this decade and Ellis has been a part of the movement for four decades. Ellis describes his style as Southern Blues Rock and will be debuting his 19th album, “Red Clay Soul,” this spring. The album is heartfelt and true to his Georgia roots and “has a serious Southern vibe and speaks of the soul of the region.” We asked Ellis how he feels continuing the Blues tradition in the 21st century and about playing Key West Theater on Thursday, May 12.

Keys Weekly: In the age of high production music, blues guitar can seem rather traditional. What do you think?

Tinsley Ellis: My music is the antidote for what I saw on the Super Bowl half time show. I watched that and thought, ‘What the hell?’ The dancing, flashing, and actual leaping … there’s not a lot of leaping in my show.

KW: Who is your audience?

TE: People who come to my show miss the sound of rock ‘n’ roll from the ’70s. It’s a mix of blues and vocals that people can understand. Fans of blues classic rock are very loyal — and I am glad I chose it as a template for the music I play. I still see three generations in my audience, which is hopeful.

“I am such a big fan of Tinsley’s and can’t wait for the show.

For me, the blues is the foundation for everything.

I play what I call ‘American Roots’ music which is blues, jazz and R&B, but I always try and keep it funky.”

—Local Larry Baeder, on opening for Tinsley Ellis

KW: Do you try and keep up with what’s popular?

TE: I am a bit disenfranchised by modern pop and country music (he admits Taylor Swift is pretty talented) so playing this kind of music (blues) isn’t the smartest career move. There is very little left of BB King type music, it’s evolving and changing, but I will always try to keep the feel of it.

KW: Then how do you keep going?

TE: Young rock stars don’t realize that eventually your hair falls out and there comes a time you are not so pretty anymore.

With the blues, that just means you charge another $500 for the show. I never was the voice of youth rebellion, not much shocking about me. Well, maybe later, after the show, then the shocking stuff happens.

KW: Who would you have lunch with if you could?

TE: Eric Clapton, we have a lot in common.

KW: How many times have you watched the “Blues Brothers”?

TE: I watch the “Blues Brothers” every single time it is on TV. The part about booking the venue, absolutely true.

KW: Eight-track? Cassette?

Mp3? CD? Vinyl?

TE: Vinyl is coming back, I pressed my last album and began selling it at my shows and people love it. Nothing sounds like vinyl. Eight-track and cassette were never meant to be.

And the Mp3 is not as good as CD. I actually really love CD. The best is 45, but you have to keep changing the record.”

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MUSIC SCENE

BEHIND THE SCENES: GREG RUE

Buffalo Pistol plays new music

By James Whitehead

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hey often go unrecognized. Many concertgoer’s may never even see them throughout an entire show. They are the sound engineers. That being said, they are a musician’s life-line and those of us who have had the pleasure to work with Greg Rue most certainly appreciate the incredible work he does on a daily basis.

Born in Des Moines, Iowa and raised in Galesburg, Illinois, Greg Rue was surrounded by music. Both his brothers were avid music fans and his father’s speaker system, purchased in the Vietnam era, was the focal point of the family living room.

Upon graduating high school, Greg moved to Columbia, South Carolina were he began performing music and promoting concerts for local venues.

He then began running sound for a small, local club where he was hosting an open mic night.

“This is where my real education began. I had the opportunity to work with professional sound engineers who were working with large, national acts,” Rue said.

Greg continued to mix sound for several local Columbia clubs.

During this time, Greg was introduced to Joal Rush and the two became close friends. Joal was set up to hit the road with fellow South Carolina native and current Key West fixture Nick Norman. Along with Caffeine Carl and Joey Marchiano, Greg was hired to run the sound for the band. They set out on what would be an almost two-year

run and Greg was there for the duration. Upon completing the tour, Rue was asked to run sound for the Whiskey Jam festival in Key West. He flew down and fell in love.

“After a few days here in Key West, I decided to throw my return ticket in the trash,” Rue said, counting five on-island years under his belt.

Rue recently started a production business with fellow sound engineer Art Sigler called The Art of Sound.

“We currently handle upwards of 100 shows a month at several venues including the Smokin’ Tuna, Key West Theater, Gas Monkey and several others,” he said. Rue also runs sound for The Sunday Ramble shows.

My mom and I have always been really close.

She's always been the friend that was always there. There were times when, in middle school and junior high, I didn't have a lot of friends.

But my mom was always my friend. Always.

— Taylor Swift

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hile crowds of music fans from around the world will head downtown to take in the sounds of yet another impressive billing during this week’s Key West Songwriter’s Festival, a small gathering of local performers will coast out to the edge of town for something a little more downhome.

The craftsmen/artist collective, COAST, in the spirit of their “live by it” maxim, has organized an afternoon of original music on Saturday, May 7 highlighting underthe-radar, mostly local talent that culminates with the album release “Porthole” by local sailor/surfer/songwriter Buffalo Pistol, a.k.a. Kristopher King.

King isn’t your typical Key West musician. He rarely, if ever, plays gigs preferring instead to write songs and hone them over months of front porch swinging. His music is all original and comes as a result of experiences both in Key West and abroad.

COAST founder Billy Kearins said, “I’m a huge fan of the Songwriter’s Festival and love seeing Key West attract such talent, but at the same time, we love to find and help promote artists that might not otherwise have the opportunity to play for a living. And that’s part of our ‘live by it’ mantra, this idea that everyone should have the opportunity to work towards their dreams.”

The event will start at 2 p.m. with a steady flow of artists, bands and performers throughout the afternoon and evening. Food and drink will be available and mellow folk of all ages are welcome. Admission is $10.

COAST is located at 6404 Front Street on Stock Island.

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BOTTLE CAP LOUNGE Tips Events – Fridays from 5-7 p.m.

Latin Dance Party - Saturday, May 7 at 11 p.m. – A benefit for Ecuador Earthquake Relief with 4 DJs Line dancing with Marvin – Tuesdays at 8 p.m.

DJ Dino House Music– Tuesdays at 11 p.m.

Kenny serves up the signature Charlie Mac’s Southern Spiked Tea.

Charlie Mac’s

By Kristen Livengood

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artender Kenny Bedenbaugh says the food at Charlie Mac’s is his favorite part about working at the Southard Street bar.

He said the fish tacos and mac ‘n’ cheese balls, are both great with the signature drink, the Southern Spiked Tea. The drink is made with Deep Eddy Lemon vodka and mixed with ice tea and mint. “It’s easy to drink and not too heavy,” he said.

Bedenbaugh moved to Key West eight years ago to beat the winters in New York. “I was tired of shoveling snow,” he said. A few years later, he found his home at the rustic Key West bar Charlie Mac’s and has been there for the past three years.

When he isn’t bartending, he can be found on the water fishing and swimming.

Charlie Mac’s is located at 404 Southard St. It’s open seven days a week.

A Touch of Grey and a Ton of Music

GAS MONKEY Three live bands playing daily starting at noon Happy Dog – Friday, May 6 at 8:30 p.m.

Ross Brown – Saturday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m.

Songwriters – Saturday, May 7 at 10 p.m.

Adrienne Z. – Sunday, May 8 at noon Big Daddy – Monday, May 9 at noon Shastina & Marshall – Tuesday, May 9 at noon Bahama Village Social – Tuesday, May 10 and Wednesday, May 11 at 4:30 p.m.

Motorboaters – Wednesday, May 11 at 8:30 p.m.

Funky Monkeys – Thursday, May 12 at 8:30 p.m.

PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR Alfonse – Fridays and Saturdays at noon Joel – Fridays at 4 p.m.

Din Allen – Saturdays at 4 p.m.

Amandah Jantzen—Sundays at noon Rob DiStasi—Mondays at noon, Tuesdays at 4 p.m., and Wednesdays at noon Rusty Lemmon– Tuesdays at noon Tom Taylor – Wednesdays at 4 p.m.

Brian Roberts– Thursdays at noon Din Allen – Thursdays at 4 p.m.

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Karaoke — Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8:30 p.m.

SUNSET PIER at OCEAN KEY RESORT Patrick and the Swayzees - Friday, May 6 at 7 p.m.

Nina Newton Band – Sunday, May 8 at 1 p.m.

Robert Albury –Sunday, May 8 and Monday, May 9 at 7 p.m.

Tony Baltimore – Tuesday, May 10 at 1 p.m.

Happy Dog – Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m.

CW Colt - Wednesday, May 11 at 6 p.m.

Robert Albury Band – Thursday, May 12 at 7 p.m.

SUNSET TIKI BAR at THE GALLEON RESORT Live Music Daily Clint Bullard – Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Emily Springsteen – Sundays at 11 a.m. and Mondays at 2:30 p.m.

SCHOONER WHARF Live Music Daily Michael McCloud – Wednesdays through Sundays at noon.

WILLY T’S Gerd Rube – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Fridays at 6 p.m.

PINCHER’S CRAB SHACK Emily Springsteen – Fridays at noon MANGROVE MAMAS Emily Springsteen - Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

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Kids clean up Key West school kids made Earth Day truly meaningful this year with their excellent efforts to clean up the island. St. Mary’s Basilica School, pictured, engaged every grade to pick up litter: the lower grades around the school grounds and the upper grades around the surrounding neighborhoods. They picked up about 10 full bags of litter. In addition, Poinciana Recycling Rangers and Student Government came out to Bayview Park and picked up six full bags of litter.

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BRIEFLY First Friday Trunk Show at Upper Duval Art Walk

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Free landscape classes offered by city staff

p.m. at the Gato Building, 1100 Simonton St., Key West. For more information, contact Key West Sustainability Coordinator Alison Higgins at 305-809-3726.

Topics are: • May 12: Water quality, conservation and efficiency • May 19: Fertilize appropriately, and how to compost • May 26: Right plant, right place • June 2: Mulch and invasive plants/ pests • June 9: Attracting wildlife • June 16: Managing yard pests responsibly • June 23: Field trips: pulling it all together

Photo Club meeting happens on Big Pine Key

The community is invited to enjoy Florida-friendly landscaping classes and learn about environmentally friendly landscaping practices every Thursday through June 23 from 1 to 4

Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges is hosting a photography club meeting on Wednesday, May 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the National Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center in the Winn-Dixie

Green Pineapple Boutique is hosting Karen Moore’s Zen jewelry line for the Friday Night Trunk Show series on May 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Green Pineapple Wellness Center on Duval Street. Come in browse, shop and learn all about the gemstones and natural elements used in her jewelry creations.

This is a great time to work with Karen one-on-one to customize something just for you or that special someone. Date & Thyme Cafe will have live music, organic wine and beer and treats.

plaza on Big Pine Key. Everyone, from beginners to experienced photographers, are invited to explore the natural areas of the Florida Keys looking for great photography opportunities and stories to share. This month’s guest speaker is Dan Clark, the new refuge manager, who will share incredible stories and photographs of his experiences.

For more information, contact Kristie at 305-304-9625.

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Denver-based Banjo Billy’s Stage Coach, led by C.W. Colt, was a widely recognized country band in the late ’70s and performed with some of the most prominent names in the business. Pictured, Lyle Smith (drummer), Phil Young (bass), C.W. Colt, Phil Truniner (lead guitar) and a fabulous but unknown (to us) gent.

For more, visit cwcolt.com

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ften times I listen to C.W. Colt perform on a small stage at Two Friends Patio on Front Street. His voice evokes childhood memories of my grandfather, when I would reluctantly accompany him to bluegrass festivals in Hiwassee, Georgia. I would pretend to hate the experience, but I secretly loved the sounds of banjos, fiddles and steel guitars. On one occasion, Jerry Reed took center stage and that is when I realized some artists are born with a gift to write and sing. And C.W. Colt is one of those men.

Although I know C.W.’s amazing story, I often wonder if the casual tourist or happy hour patron is aware of the magnitude behind the man performing before them. Do they know he doesn’t need the money — that the same man who sometimes plays in front of ten people at a bar also performed at the likes of Red Rocks and a sold out Mile High Stadium? That Chet Atkins taught him his first chords and from there, the lists of legendary musicians he’s performed with are bigger than the food menus on the tables. Names like Ernest Tubbs, Jimmy Buffett, Bo Diddley and dozens more.

But C.W. Colt belongs to a fellowship of talented singer songwriters in Key West, including the legendary Paul Cotton, Barry Cuda, Adrienne Zolondick, Larry Baeder, Mike McCloud and many others. Their stories are intertwined with some of the most renowned names in the business, yet they continue to play (and write) out of love for music. Their biographies and accolades are as decorated as anyone who might walk through the doors of Daryl’s House, but a code of accomplished-humility rarely catches them offering glimpses into their melodic immortality.

So on this remarkable week, when hundreds of aspiring and gifted songwriters flock to the Southernmost City, we took a moment to honor one of our own — and honor the rich tradition of songwriting in a city that has served as a muse for the some of the best.

We tasked C.W. Colt with finishing these statements: Musician Taj Mahal once told me you’re 20 years ahead of your time.

I only have so many shows left in me. It’s why I love what I do and I’m at the top of my game at this point.

A great compliment was when John McEuen [Nitty Gritty Dirt Band] said ‘I wish I could do what you do.’ There’s something liberating about being able to perform without a band. I was diagnosed with throat cancer when I was opening for Willie Nelson.

I probably wouldn’t be here today had I continued with my band.

I sometimes see old friends that have had success in the Music business that I once envied. I always had work and a good income, but never had a #1 hit. But these guys are now on the back-side of that fame and fortune, and when they see my life here in the Keys, where I live, how I live, the love I get everyday from my fans, they say...."CW you have it all! This is what we all want".

I’ve written enough songs to make a decent living.

Financially, my most successful song is "Is it True.” It has the best CD sales and thousands of digital downloads. Emotionally, "The Characters Are Real".... when I look out at my audience, there are always tears in someone’s' eyes.

My most meaningful song is “If I had Her Picture,” about an old man I met in Santa Rosa and from his story about how he let the love of his life go. I wrote the song that got her back. Better than a Grammy or any award just knowing I made a difference is worth it.

Songwriters who have influenced me are Van Morrision, Frank Sinatra, Merle Haggard. In fact since Merle's passing, I've been playing so many of these old classic Country songs again, and noticing how people are responding. It's inspiring my next endeavor I co-wrote a version of Doug Gill's "Stronger Back".... The message is "Don't pray for a lighter load… pray for a stronger back."

The most recent song I’ve written is “Fishin’ For a Song” and is a work in progress.

I write songs with meaning.

People once said "Don't quit your day job"!

I can tell when a song is honest when the fat lady sings it.

I once cried when Bambi’s mother was shot.

A song can make a difference in your life and can make the world sing.

I never had more fun than performing. Often interacting with a few people in an intimate setting is as inspiring as the big stage.

I remember listening to my mother sing.

Every artist should have wonderful fans that adore them and give them support.

The perfect song is "You never called me by my name" by Steve Goodman.

I perform at Two Friends Patio Bar (Tuesday and Friday noon to 3 p.m.) Loggerheads (Saturday) and Sunset Pier (Wednesday 1 to 4 p.m.)

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COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFLY Bottle Cap hosts Healthy Start An Over the Moon benefit for the Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition will be on Friday, May 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bottle Cap Lounge’s Blue Room. The evening will feature a pop-up boutique for shopping, celebrity bartenders, Wheel of Fortune prizes, face painting, games for kids, a 50/50 drawing, silent auction, appetizers, and a chance to purchase tickets for a drawing to win a bike donated

by We Cycle. Only 250 tickets will be sold.

Congrats, grads Marliese DeMauro, Marlee Gill and Dora DeMaria were recently inducted into the prestigious Garnet and Gold Scholar Society at Florida State University. All three ladies are graduates of Key West High School Class of 2012 and Sugarloaf School.

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CoffeeMill Dance Studio features Peter Pan CoffeeMill Dance Studio Celebrates 33 years of dance in Key West and presents DanceWorks 14 featuring “Peter Pan’s Neverland” on Saturday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 15 at 2 p.m. at the Tennessee Williams Theatre. This year they are also offering a special one hour matinee performance for young children Saturday, May 14 at 2 p.m.

The annual dance concert brings together the best work produced by students, faculty, and professional dancers as they collaborate on a celebration of dance. Tickets are for sale now by calling 305-2957676 or at keystix.com for $10 to $30. For more information, visit coffeemilldance.com or call 305-296-9982.

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• First Friday art stroll from 6 to 9 p.m. on Upper Duval Street, Key West.

• Free movie at dusk at Bayview Park, Key West.

Saturday, May 7 • Key West High School ninth annual fashion show at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.

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Thursday, May 12 • Free landscaping class from 1 to 4 p.m. at Gato Building, Key West.

Friday, May 13 • Happy hour tips benefit Florida Keys SPCA from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bottle Cap Lounge, Key West.

Thursday, May 12 • GLEE annual meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Shrimp Road Bar and Grill, Stock Island.

Saturday, May 14 • Danceworks ‘Peter Pan’s Neverland’ for young children at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Tennessee Williams Theater, Stock Island.

Sunday, May 15 • Danceworks ‘Peter Pan’s Neverland’ at 2 p.m. at Tennessee Williams Theater, Stock Island.

• Boys and Girls Club fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. at Margaritaville, Key West.

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BRIEFLY GLEE annual meeting is on May 12 Florida Keys Green Living and Energy Education’s annual meeting will be held Thursday, May 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Shrimp Road Bar & Grill, 7009 Shrimp Rd., Stock Island. Meet others interested in Keys’ environmental issues and hear local groups and individuals share their experiences in sustainability. There will be complimentary light fare and a cash bar. Admission is free, and GLEE membership is not required to attend. For more information, email keysglee@ gmail.com.

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Help monitor nesting activity of white-crowned pigeons at the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuge Complex this summer within Great White Heron and Key West National Wildlife Refuge. Volunteers will coordinate with the refuge biologist to count birds flying off of their nesting islands by motor boat or kayak during morning hours from 7 to 11 a.m. Surveys will be conducted from mid-May through August, as weather permits. Preference will be given to those interested in participating for the entire summer. Experience required, including use of an ocean kayak, and use of binoculars, which are provided if needed. Contact Kate Watts at katherine_watts@ fws.gov, for more information and indicate preference for field days leaving from Old Wooden Bridge in Big Pine Key, Blimp Road Boat Ramp in Cudjoe Key, and Key West Public Ramp in Key West.

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On April 29, Grimal Grove opened its green gates for a small after hours groveto-table event on Big Pine Key. The tropical setting was the perfect background for the eightcourse menu prepared by Island Irie Eats which included key lime conch salad, grilled jumbo shrimp, local fish like yellowtail and wahoo, smoked beef brisket and Caribbean jerk chicken.

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1. The spread, prepared by Island Irie Eat’s Chris Lordi and his team, uses locally sourced food, most harvested that day from the grove.

2. Chocolatier Eric Gilbert shows Frank and Judy Greenman of Marathon how the chocolate process works. The key lime and blueberry handmade chocolates wowed taste buds.

3. Grimal Grove’s Patrick Garvey and wife Angelica are proud of where the grove is now. “Four years ago, it was a dumpsite filled with Brazilian peppers and poisonwood,” said Angelica toasting with a glass of wine. “Patrick saw a paradise. The amount of love and support we get is overwhelming.”

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5. Bree Mortimer and Matthew Sexton come out to support friend Chef Chris Lordi.

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f you are relatively new to the Keys, you may never have heard of Key West Harbour; I certainly hadn’t.

The private club on Stock Island has many devoted members, but the large, tasteful restaurant on the second floor of the clubhouse is open to the public.

I suggest you load up the car, call a cab, or bike it on over to Key West Harbour as soon as you can to sample Chef Clive’s cuisine, and mull over the prospects of private beach-club membership.

Our view of said private beach and marina was breathtaking, setting the scene for an inspired dining experience.

Chef Clive started us off with his Jamaican ceviche, mahi-mahi on the day of our visit. Many of Clive’s dishes have a strong Jamaican influence, and this colorful, flavorful selection was no exception. The spicy citrus vinaigrette was well balanced, the fish was light and firm, and the crunchy Parmesan crostini proved to be the perfect mode of delivery.

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plates section of the menu, which is extensive. (Please note: most of these little delights are half-off daily during happy hour.) We sampled the medallion of filet mignon, the lobster pasta, and the Mussels Jamaica.

The filet was precisely cooked and paired classically with asparagus, scalloped potatoes, and a rich burgundy au jus. The noodle, in the lobster pasta, was a buttery and decadent grilled angel hair. It provided the perfect bed on which to rest the pan-seared, half-Maine lobster tail. And the Mussels Jamaica were as beautiful as they were delicious, wading in a robust mackerel sauce, with understated complexity and balanced acidity. Clive says this recipe has been passed down in his family “for generations.”

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In lieu of dessert, we ended our dinner with a raspberry white chocolate martini, one of a sizeable selection of chocolate martinis the club offers. The visit truly just got better and better. Like any country club worth its salt, Sunday brunch is said to be amazing, for any Mother-related holidays in the near future, but no excuses are needed to make the trip. The next time you find yourself with a moment to spare on Stock Island, meander over to Key West Harbour, and check out the club.

BRIEFLY Plant Sale at tropical forest

Native, rare, and endangered plants will be offered for sale on Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, 5210 College Rd, on Stock Island. Choose from more than 1,500 plants and 150 species of butterfly and bird attracting plants propagated by the volunteers in sizes from one-gallon to 30-gallon pots. Members receive a 15% discount. For more information, call 305-296-1504.

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KEYS ARTS

WHAT’S COMING

DUVAL SQUARE Friday, May 6 @ 6 p.m.

Blackburn photo exhibit

KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL Saturday, May 7 @ 7 p.m.

High School Fashion Show

SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY Monday, May 16 @ 7:30 p.m.

Invoke String Quartet

Local photographer Larry Blackburn will show his work in a variety of mediums — canvas, metal and metallic paper — during the First Friday Upper Duval Art Stroll. Stop by 1075 Duval Street, Duval Square, on Friday to mingle with other art lovers while sipping and snacking on New York Pasta-provided drink and food.

This family-friendly event is a favorite with locals as they come out to see student-created and student-modeled fashions as envisioned by Key West High School. Dozens of high school students run the show from decorations all the way to emceeing and acting in the skits between fashion sets.

This quartet has played Strathmore (Maryland), Interlochen (Michigan) and Wintergreen (Viriginia) and is coming to Key West next week for a special performance at The Studios of Key West. Invoke encompasses traditions from across America, including bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz, and minimalism.

Save the date for the parade Key West Art & Historical Society brings the island’s creativity to a new level of celebration with its inaugural Papio Kinetic Sculpture Parade on Saturday, May 14. Locals are putting the finishing touches on their creations, which can be extravagant moving sculptures more than a story tall, or as simple as a papier-mâché airplane fused to a bicycle. The parade begins at noon from the Custom House Museum and makes its way up Duval Street. Additional activities are planned for the entire weekend to celebrate Keys artist Stanley Papio.

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ON THE STAGE

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Randy stars in ‘Die Mommie Die!’ Waterfront production opens on May 11 Contributed

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he Waterfront Playhouse will close the blockbuster 76th season with the hilarious comic thriller, “Die, Mommie, Die!” by Charles Busch and starring Randy Roberts. The play opens on Wednesday, May 11 and will run for three weeks, playing Wednesday to Saturday each week at 8 p.m. There will be one, low-price preview on Tuesday, May 10, also at 8 p.m.

“Die, Mommie, Die!” is a comic melodrama that evokes the lurid 1960’s films that featured aging stars such as Bette Davis, Joan Crawford and Lana Turner.

Roberts plays Angela Arden, a once famous pop singer, who is trapped in a hateful marriage with film producer Sol Sussman (David Black).

Angela will do just about anything to get out of the marriage and find happiness with her hot younger lover, an out-of-work TV actor, Tony Parker (Rock Solomon).

So Angela disposes of Sol in a hilarious scenario.

In a move that combines Greek tragedy with Hollywood kitsch, Angela’s daughter, Edith (Erin McKenna), convinces Angela’s emotionally disturbed son, Lance (Matt Hollis Hulsey), that they must avenge their father’s death by killing their mother. Lance, demanding proof of Angela’s crime, slips some LSD into her after-dinner coffee. Angela is plunged into a wild acid trip that reveals all of the Sussman family’s dirty laundry. Assisting with the she-nanigans is Angela’s mouthy maid, Bootsie (Traci Reynolds).

“Die, Mommie, Die!” is directed by Murphy Davis and will feature an outstanding cast of comic actors. Set designer Michael Boyer will create the 1960’s Beverly Hills home, with costumes

by J. B. McLendon, Randy Roberts and Sushi. Lighting

will be by John Jaworski with properties by Carmen Rodriguez. Trish Manley is the stage manager.

Randy Roberts is a Key West legend with his famous one-

Kicks off summer chamber music series

man show at LaTeDa. He has appeared in film (“Any Day Now” with Alan Cumming, etc.), TV (“America’s Got Talent,” etc.) and stage, including “Bitchslap!” at the Waterfront two years running.

Maestra Sebrina Alfonso introduces the Symphony debut appearance of the Invoke Quartet in the first Chamber Music Concert of 2016. This contemporary string quartet has been described as “versatile and musically adventurous, way more than classical…”

Program

Nick Montopoli: "Travesty" Erwin Schulhoff: Five Pieces for String Quartet Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet in C# Minor, Op. 131 May 16, 2016 – 7:30pm The Studios of Key West 533 Eaton St, Key West, FL 33040 May 17, 2016 – 8:30pm Little Palm Island Resort & Spa 28500 Overseas Hwy, Little Torch Key, FL 33042

Tickets: www.southfloridasymphony.org | 954.522.8445

Randy Roberts plays Angela Arden who disposes of hubby ‘Sol,’ to be with her out-of-work TV actor ‘Tony.’

Her son, Lance, demanding proof of his mother’s crime, slips some LSD into her after-dinner coffee. Angela is plunged into a wild acid trip that reveals all of the family’s dirty laundry.

David Black has just come off the smash hits “The Producers” and “Enchanted April” at the Waterfront. Erin McKenna and Matt Hollis Hulsey were in the Waterfront’s “Noises Off,” as well as the Barn’s “Venus In Fur.” Rock Solomon appeared in last season’s “Monty Python’s Spamalot” as Sir Galahad and Traci Reynolds was in “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” and “The Full Monty.”

“Die, Mommie, Die” contains both adult language and sexual situations.

Tickets are $40 and are available at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or at 305-2945015.

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P cards from the Keys Weekly

Mom on Mother’s Day, I just want to tell you... choose all those that apply

I cut this card out of the newspaper because it matches your hair.

I’m sorry I broke that vase.

I blame you for how awesome I am. (It’s a burden, really.)

Thanks for turning the mixer OFF, before letting me lick the beaters.

Thanks for ________________ of free womb, board and therapy. (insert months or years)

You da mom!

We don’t have to say aloud that I’m your favorite child.

It could’ve been worse.

I love you.

You were right.

Happy Mother’s Day from

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KWHS STUDENT OF THE WEEK Faculty and students at Key West High School chose a Weekly Student by selecting candidates with good character, achievements and involvement. These students standout amongst their peers and are recognized by the Weekly Newspapers.

What organizations and activities are you involved with at Key West High School and why are they important to you?

I am on the swim team and tennis team. They’re important to me because I get to have fun, stay in shape, and connect with my peers.

Who has been your biggest inspiration at Key West High School and why?

My biggest inspiration is my math teacher Mrs. Rodriguez. She’s so kind and warmhearted. She does everything she can to help others.

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

Mrs. Ford’s AP Language Arts class.

She taught me about literature and language in the easiest and most understanding way possible.

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Do you tweet? Who do you follow on Twitter?

I do. I follow my friends from Massachusetts, where I’m originally from, and all my friends here in the Keys.

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

The biggest challenges facing the Keys would be the cruise ships. I would start limiting the amount of cruise ships allowed in Key West per month.

What are your plans after high school?

I plan to attend Johnson and Wales University in North Miami and plan to study fashion merchandising.

Do you think you will make the Keys your permanent home? Why or why not?

I am not sure yet. I want to spend some time traveling first. I know I definitely want to come back and visit as some point.

Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me… … adventure and responsibility.

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BEERGOGGLES For years, wine drinkers have been showing off with their adorable little charms on the wine glass stem to proclaim ownership. Now beer drinkers can do the same with a set of “beer goggles” by Gama Go. Don’t worry about losing your beer again, even when your Cousin Larry, the beer hog, is visiting. The bottle garnishes are sold by the half dozen and are made of plastic. (They might snap, though, so order extra, which is doable at this price point — $10.) Order them on amazon.com or stop by Target to pick them up. $10 or less Page 22 • Key West Weekly • May 6, 2016

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CROSSWORD THEME: CHILDREN’S STORIES

MOTHER’S DAY

Up and down the Keys, local kids are getting set to honor their mom — maybe breakfast in bed, maybe a homemade card or a handful of flowers — on Sunday, May 8. Here’s a selection of Key West and Lower Keys moms and their progeny.

Many locals recognize Adele Williams’ distinctive Aussie’s accent. But her two daughters know her best of all — Lily Magidson, 16, and Story Magidson, 18, quote Maya Angelou, "to describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power.”

ACROSS 1. Model material 6. Kind of story 9. Ginger-flavored cookie 13. *Severus Snape, ____ provocateur 14. Romanian money 15. Upholstery choice 16. Give sheep a haircut 17. Bruin legend Bobby ___ 18. Unlawful firing 19. *11-year-old spy 21. *Velveteen creature 23. Common inquiries 24. *Master gave it to Harry Potter’s Dobby 25. Home of “Today” show 28. One of deadly sins 30. Dogma 34. Spanish earthen pot 36. Prayer leader in a mosque 38. Jet setter’s ride 40. “____, Born is the King of Israel!”

41. *Rabbit’s first name 43. Talk like a drunk 44. Inundated 46. “The Way We ____” 47. Exhibiting good health 48. Holy water holder 50. TV classic “____ Make a Deal” 52. Jordan Spieth’s helper 53. Roentgen’s machine 55. Gear tooth 57. *Green ____ of Avonlea 60. *Norton Justerís “The ____ Tollbooth” 64. Shrewdness 65. Tint 67. “Door,” ‡ Paris 68. Orderly arrangement 69. Young newt 70. Gives off 71. Word on a door 72. Numbers, abbr.

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DOWN 1. Loud get-together 2. Turkish honorific 3. Suggestive look 4. Eat when very hungry 5. Relating to a heart chamber 6. Vegas bandit 7. Over, in poems 8. Donkey in Latin America 9. Acid gritty-textured fruit 10. Not final 11. Sir Mix-____-____ 12. *Charlie Brown’s friend, Pig____ 15. Cursor-moving button 20. Provide with gear 22. Part of a play 24. Formal and imposing 25. *This Strega was a ____ 26. What chinook does 27. Sole traction aid 29. Old World duck 31. *Ogden ____ of ìThe Tale of Custard the Dragonî fame 32. Audienceís approval 33. Car rack manufacturer 35. “The Sun ____ Rises” 37. BÈbÈ’s mother 39. *Shel Silverstein’s generous plant 42. Throw up 45. “Brave New Worldî author 49. “Before” prefix 51. Like lathered hands 54. Anemic-looking 56. *Earthman in ìThe Chronicles of Narniaî 57. Buddhist teacher 58. What snob puts on 59. Ho-hum 60. *Winn-Dixie and Ribsy, e.g.

61. Barbershop request 62. *Anne Frankís father 63. ____ hall 64. Between generations 66. Flying saucer acronym

Nicole Kenny, teacher and mother of two, always has a smile. Her daughter Erin said, “She’s a good teacher, a good cook and helps me with my homework.” And Kevin, 6, said “I like my Mom. She is very sweet.”

Chrissy Clapp, teacher and artist, surrounds herself with children.

From painting their faces to making them fascinators. But her daughter Josephine Clapp, 6, is the one who is always by her side. JoJo wishes her Mom a Happy Mother’s day: “She is so sweet and kind. I love you, Mom.”

Lynda Woods spends her time helping others — she counsels the incarcerated and also kids at school, and she gives everyone her full attention. But she gives her heart to beloved son Kai, 5. And Kai loves his mom most of all. He said, “My Mom makes me happy, she plays with me, tickles me, and I like her music.”

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Rachel Grace has a true love of music. When not teaching kids to sing in Key West, she is feeding her brood, Raquel Martinez, 9, and Ryan Martinez, 11, “She’s the best mom ever. Every week we have Macaroni Monday and Taco Tuesday. And she is always there for us,” they said.

Josephine Kemp, owner of 915 Restaurant, is mother to Charly, 7, and Molly, 1. You can find her running the Seven Mile Bridge in record time or running the hippest restaurant in town, but she is still number one to her daughter. “She’s the best Mom any little girl can have,” said Charly.

Nicole Berger, owner of Paradise Tennis in Key West, has a fivemonth-old son Kirby. “My favorite thing about being a mom is laughing and smiling with Kirby and singing silly songs. We are going to Montana for Mother's Day to spend time with grandma and my twin sister, who is a first-time mom, too.”

Beatrice Vergano’s lovely French accent captures the hearts of many, but mostly her daughter’s.

Six-year-old Anais said, “I love my mother because she speaks different languages, gives me a lot of toys, brings me to restaurants, teaches me a lot of stuff. My mother is my best friend.”

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Vicki Scudder, retired O-3/Captain USAF and now beloved Sigsbee Middle School teacher, loves teaching her son Jack, 6. She helps him collect stuff to build airplanes or work on machines, her love of discarded items gives her son’s imagination the best playground.

Aisha Garcia, nurse and mother to Roman, 7, and Ayla, 5, gets the most praise and love from her own mother, Julia. Describing her daughter, Julia says, “Aisha handles a lot, I always thought she was so mature. I love what I see in her as a mother.”

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J

ulia Orofino’s motto is: “Doing everything makes your kids do everything.” And it’s hard to find something Julia hasn’t done with or without her kids or her grandkids.

Julia and her husband of 32 years, Mark, moved to Key West in 1988 to develop Wisteria Island as an ecological site for oysters farms, of all things. When that fell through, they stayed to raise their three kids.

Her two daughters still live in Key West. Aisha Garcia, 32, is a nurse at Dr. Ward’s office and Gigi, 26, is a dental hygienist, who still lives at home and shares a car with her mom. Her son Roman, 28, is an engineer in Miami and frequently returns home for weekends.

Presently, Julia is helping to raise her grandkids, Aisha’s Roman Ray, 7, and Ayla, 5. Dedicated to family, she gave up her job teaching P.E. at Mary Immaculate to be with her grandkids full time so Aisha could return to work.

Julia recalls their younger years in Key West.

“We had the greatest fun. We did everything every week, every tourist site to every kid event. It was wonderful.”

Now, she has continued the tradition with her grandkids including going to the library children’s hour on Fridays.

“I have been going to that for 28 years. Attending as a grandma it’s awesome, because then I get to meet the younger women.”

But Julia isn’t old. At 64, she rivals any teenager in her hobbies and activities. She travels to her native Australia, born outside of Sydney, once a year and spends one month surfing in Costa Rica every year.

“I started surfing at 52 and got hooked. I’d like to try kiteboarding but I don’t know if they’d take a woman my age,” she said, laughing. But between tennis, CrossFit and yoga, it seems anything is possible.

From bridge club once a week, lunch with her “lunch bunch,” to her business painting animal portraits, Julia shows her kids and her grandkids that doing everything at any age is possible.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 15-CP140-A-P

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

to it on Sergiu Ion Cioclea whose address is 800 Emma Street, Apt. #413, Key West, Florida 33040, on or before May 27, 2016 and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 16-CP59-K Lower Keys

IN RE: ESTATE OF Joe Ashely Thomas, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Joe Ashely Thomas, deceased, whose date of death was August 24th 2015, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 50 Highpoint Rd, Ste. 101, Plantation Key, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS

The date of first publication of this notice is: April 29, 2016.

Personal Representative: Jodi Thompson 724 Timberoaks Dr Azle, TX 76020-4831 Attorneys for Personal Representative: LAW OFFICE OF DIANE M. McGUIRE Florida Bar Number: 871400 P.O. Box 371062 Key Largo, FL 33037 Telephone: (305) 619-0260 Fax: (305) 451-9229 Email: dmcguirelaw@yahoo.com Publish: April 29 and May 6, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 16-DR348-K Division: Family Sergiu Ion Cioclea, Petitioner, and Shamichael Juliet Johnson, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: Shamichael Juliet Johnson ADDRESS: 1630 Flagler Avenue, Apt. A, Key West, FL 33040 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any,

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Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

IN RE: ESTATE OF WALTER R. SMITH Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Walter R. Smith, deceased, whose date of death was November 19, 2015, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address.

(You may file Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.)

Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk’s office.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

Dated: April 22, 2016 Amy Heavilin, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Heidemarie A. Wells Deputy Clerk

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

Publish: April 29, May 6, May 13, and May 20, 2016

The date of first publication of this notice is: May 6, 2016.

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RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER 12221 Overseas Highway Marathon, FLORIDA 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@ rewarnerlaw.com

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SHIPS IN THE NIGHT Cuba is opening and the time to visit is now

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Born in Florida and raised in Ohio, Jason Koler is the “better looking and way smarter” Keys Weekly publisher.

When not chasing his children or rubbing his wife’s feet, he enjoys folding laundry and performing experimental live publishing.

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JASON KOLER

n Tuesday morning, the Monroe County Sheriff reported nine Cuban migrants arriving to the U.S. at MM 96.4.

“All in good condition,” read the statement.

Some 90 miles away, the first U.S. cruise ship to visit the island nation in more than 50 years was making its way from Havana to Cienfuegos to Santiago de Cuba.

Politics aside, the imagery of 700, dumpling-shaped cruise ship passengers disembarking in Havana with their cameras and fanny packs fills me with dread.

I am not expressing a political opinion when I say this country is about to be corrupted. Corrupted by the impatience of spoiled U.S. travelers.

We all know the big corporations are drooling over the Malecon like a pack of wild dogs salivating over a raw steak, but the biggest threat to this country is the rudeness and arrogance of entitled American tourists.

They will undoubtedly find the El Floridita — the cradle of the daiquiri where the bartenders take their time serving the potent limey cocktail in a martini glass.

“This is too strong,” I can hear them now.

“Aren’t they supposed to be strawberry?”

“I want a Bud Light.”

Then I see them hit Sloppy Joe’s — only to be disappointed with they discover the only merchandise available here is rum. No “cool” Hemingway-themed T-shirts with Havana printed proudly on the front.

Hopefully the bartenders will suggest, “Try the Santiago, 11 años … it’s the real Mejia.”

The aged rum is served best straight out of the bottle with no accouterments like Coke, lime or ice. This rum should be enjoyed properly – with the peacocks in the lobby of the Hotel Conde de Villanueva. There, in the open air courtyard you can slice a millimeter from the cigar handrolled just a floor above and enjoy the coolness of the fauna and tiled floors.

My advice is this: call Larry Benvenuti and get to Cuba now. I saw prices spike in the span of 10 months in 2015 and although the chicken McNuggets, Starbucks and Holiday Inns may not appear for a few years — the singularity that comes with a country sequestered for more than 60 years is coming to an end.

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The Tides: A Rare Sugarloaf Beach Estate A secluded, oceanfront, 6 bedroom estate home, complete with beach, boat basin, grotto swimming pool, expansive 2 acre grounds, and endless panoramic Ocean Views.

If privacy and space are of prime importance, welcome home to The Tides, your private 6 Bedroom Estate on over 2 acres of secluded, tropical grounds just minutes from Key West.

The Tides enjoys direct boat-able Oceanfront, complete with upland beach, boat basin with 5 docks, grotto swimming pool, and endless panoramic Ocean Views. With several outdoor entertaining areas; lounge by the beach or pool, entertain at the massive tiki bar, or relax on two screened lanai's.

The home is well designed for extended family or lots of friends, as the downstairs area is like a 3 bedroom apartment with it's own living area and Lanai. The massive Master Suite includes a large sitting area, private office, octagon jacuzzi-room, and a tower with forever views to American Shoal Reef.

The Seller lives in the adjacent Estate home and purchased this property to house guests and family a few times a year, so will consider selling a partial interest (1/8 to 3/4). Tour this magnificent property today.

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Gulf-view Key West commercial office unit in New Town. Great lay-out and decor with 1150 sq. ft. Multiple offices and conference room with fabulous waterfront views. Operating as a Business Center (included in sale) with office suite tenants and 'Virtual Office' tenants in place. Great cash flow, with additional space available for new owner.

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Key West Condo 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath with very large private enclosed patio. Pet friendly and furnished, with stylish updated decor.

Small friendly Condo with award winning gardens in quiet White Street Gallery District neighborhood, just 2 blocks from White St.

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Marathon - Gulf-View 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath 1,650 sq foot Condo adjacent to the Faro Blanco Hyatt, with VIP owner/guest access to Pools, Beach, and Marina. Top End designer finish through-out and offered furnished turnkey. Excellent monthly vacation rental.

Other units available from $435,000.

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