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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / MAY 13, 2016

LOCAL CHATTER

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By Gabriel Sanchez The waters are warming up and it’s prime time for fishing — inshore and offshore, throughout the Upper Keys. We all have that one friend with a doozey of a fishing story, whether true or not, that can’t help but share the juicy details of “that one time I …” It could be about that monster bull that got away, or the perfect storm showing up out of nowhere, no detail is spared in describing the one occasion they were a dockside legend. Rather than depending on word of mouth, though, the Weekly asked …

What’s your best fish story?

An Independent Firm Brad Mullis of Islamorada used the opportunity to make fun of his friend, a.k.a.

Mr. Asphalt., who needed more than one spear in order to take a Cobia down. Brad said, “It usually takes only one shot to take a fish down, unless you’re Mr. Asphalt.”

In Heath Stockton’s own words: “I went out fishing with two friends in the Indian River. At about 2 a.m., the boat capsized in an area that was two miles wide. We swam for over four hours in the dark. I thought it was the end!”

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Kevin Potter, of Islamorada, has a happy memory. “On the final day of last stone crab season, I went out with my friends Mike and Lisa Bosh, we had a great last pull and then some delicious crab dip that night.”

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Capt. Mike Patterson of the Fintastic, along with four guests, once pulled a 750-pound shark from the Gulf. “It took the four of us five and half hours, taking turns, to reel the sucker in. I wish I would have taken a picture!”

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OPINION

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THE ‘REAL’ INCENTIVE

A closer look at Peary Court & affordable housing deals

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t came and went as fast as nosee-um bite on your ankle. After a year of Peary Court debates, proposed inspections and a failed referendum, the Key West City Commission approved $12.5 million of County Land Authority funds to be handed over to a private corporation, the Cornfeld Group. And a May 18th approval by the BOCC seems inevitable.

There are certainly valid arguments from supporters and dissenters. Supporters will point to the preservation of 157 units of workforce housing. In addition, the $12.5 million incentive will deed restrict the entire property and future development in perpetuity.

Dissenters argue there was not ample time to make an informed decision. In addition, Key West City Commissioner Sam Kaufman continues to question whether County policy allows for Land Authority funds to be allocated to private entities. Regardless, anyone who has examined the affordable housing crisis in Monroe County understands that unless taxpayers are willing to, or can, bear the entire expense, private investors need to be incentivized to build.

Some will point to the $12.5 million for the Cornfield Group to deed restrict Peary Court as affordable housing an example of incentive. But, here’s the important part, it’s not the only profitable aspect of this deal.

Keep in mind that Peary Court has approximately 107 “market rate” allocations and once the buildings are deed restricted, those allotments can legally be moved “off” of the property for new developments, increased density on another lot or sold to other developers. While it’s unlikely another developer will buy every single one in a single deal, keep in mind the allocations in question have a conservative value of $75,000.

Are you doing the math yet? The conservative value of the market rate permits hints at an additional $8.2 million to go along with the $12.5 million in Land Authority Funds — thus gifting the Cornfeld group a $20 million incentive on a $60 million property.

That’s $40 million for Peary Court for those without a calculator, which is not bad for a project for which the City was willing to pay $55 million.

Before the investors can sell, There’s no conspiracy loomor move, the market rate alloing over Peary Court nor is it a cations from Peary Court, they bad deal for anyone advocating must replace them with affordfor affordable housing. However, able housing allocations, either the county and Keys municipalipetitioning the City of Key West ties have serious, untapped negoor Monroe County. And there’s tiating power within these deals. still plenty — Key West still has For example, before dish700 affordable housing permits to ing out affordable allocations, give out before 2023, the stategovernments could dictate that imposed deadline for Keys “build portions of monthly rents on out.” affordable housing units be No one can blame the Corndeemed “low income” — effecfeld Group — or any other devel- tively setting a low monthly rent. oper in Monroe County to come Or the bargain could include the before or after — for exploring investors giving back a portion such a great investment. But the of the market rate allocations to taxpayers and voters deserve to avoid the looming dark cloud of understand this wrinkle before “taking” lawsuits when the Keys a future development agreerun out of permits before it runs ments are made. Similar deals out of buildable lots. have already been structured in Everyone — taxpayers, Monroe County, most recently citizens, developers and offiwith the Oceanside property on cials — need to be aware that a Stock Island along with Marathon misstep here can have serious businessman Brian Schmitt’s affects on housing value, affordproposal to deed-restrict existing able housing stocks and hurrihousing in order to move market cane evacuations times. And one allocations to new construction. can only hope that governments utilize the incredible, and seldom talked about, market rate incentives hidden within deed restricted properties — because one can be assured that investors are eager to expoit the opportunity.

The taxpayers and voters deserve to understand this wrinkle before a future development agreements are made.

COUNTY NEWS

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Curbelo visits Upper Keys

Talks climate change with the neighborhood Contributed

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.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo hosted a climate change/sea level rise roundtable last week at the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo. Attendees included Monroe County Mayor Heather Carruthers, Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, County Administrator Roman Gastesi, Sustainability Director Rhonda Haag and Extension Services Director Alicia Betancourt.

After the meeting, Haag accompanied Curbelo to a neighborhood in Key Largo where a County pilot road project is under way to assess tidal flooding. Homeowner Stephanie Russo and Haag told Curbelo about the problem while being filmed by a crew for a documentary about climate change. This documentary is part of a series called "Years of Living Dangerously" that will air on the National Geographic Channel in October.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / MAY 13, 2016

Tassell family donates sculpture The family of Leslie E. Tassell recently donated a large bronze sculpture, “Fish Story,” to Mariners Hospital. Formerly located at the Caloosa Cove Resort in Islamorada, the sculpture is now prominently displayed at the entrance to the Tassell Medical Arts Building on the hospital campus. Mr. Tassell, a previous owner of the resort, was a champion of quality healthcare and a major donor to the hospital. The piece, by artist Paul Baliker, captures a grandfather sharing fish tales with his grandson – under a large, arching fish.

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WEEKLY INTERVIEW

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / MAY 13, 2016

By Jason Koler

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orn in Portsmouth Virginia, Islamorada businessman, councilman and former mayor Mike Forster has an affinity for the water, restaurants and giving back to his community. He grew up working in his dad’s sub shop and naturally gravitated toward the hospitality industry. Learning from the bottom up, he caught the attention of national corporations that placed him in managerial programs. The affable restaurateur with an affinity for fishing found his way to the Florida Keys in 1989.

He worked at various establishments including Gus’ Grill and Coconuts before opening Mangrove Mike’s in February of 1998.

You served on the Village Council from 2002-2006 and returned to the dais again in 2010.

What prompted your foray into politics?

The sign ordinance; it was too restrictive and frosted me as a businessman.

In the past, you were critical of state officials who may have turned a blind eye to the plight of the Everglades in favor of Big Sugar. What sparked your fervor?

I share the same passion of my “Mentor of Everything Water,” current Monroe County Commissioner and former Mayor George Neugent. When I saw pictures of the degradation of the two estuaries and the fish kill in Brevard County, it hit home with me. How can we, as a government, let this happen?

And if we let salinity levels of the Everglades continue to rise, we are going to have real problems in the Florida Keys. It’s not on fire now, but it will be if we do not act.

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What should Monroe County be doing?

Let’s stop playing the blame game and move forward in a positive direction. Let’s come up with a resolution for Monroe County for Tallahassee. The more water flowing to the Everglades, the less impact it is to Lake Okeechobee, so that will lessen any discharge going east and west. More storage, more freshwater going through the Everglades, will mean a healthier ecosystem for the Florida Keys.

Traffic along U.S.1 in the Upper Keys, especially during peak tourist months, has become increasingly snarled and congested.

Even the old highway, which used to be a locals’ secret has become congested and dangerous. What can be done?

We need to limit access on the old highway as that leads to slower traffic on the highway as every single merge slows both lanes. As a joke, I suggested a pay-by-plate with transponders for the locals,

MIKE FORSTER

but in the end we need to limit traffic on the old highway; if for no other reason than to protect the residents who live on those stretches. We recently garnered victories with the US Coast Guard by changing the Snake Creek Bridge openings to once per hour, as needed. And a meeting that included State Rep. Holly Raschein, County Mayor Heather Carruthers and Sheriff Rick Ramsay resulted in the DOT establishing a pilot project for a mobile, elevated pedestrian bridge for our events in the Upper Keys as well as any events Keyswide. That will be done this year.

What pulls Mike Forster’s heartstrings?

Kids. I never had any of my own and that is my biggest regret. I think I would be a great dad. I currently sit on the boards of the Healthy Start Coalition, MARC and the Rett Gala Foundation. MARC is special to me as I employ some of their clients. And although they are placed here to learn a profession, I learn a lot more from them. It’s not about how much money you can make. It’s about being a part of the community and giving back.

Affordable Housing is at critical mass. As an elected official who also has 27 employees on his payroll, what should we be doing to alleviate the problem?

As a municipality, we are already 30 years behind the eight ball. We should have bought dry lots when the economy was down. We have to talk about mass transit from the mainland as we are only 40 minutes from

Homestead. You have to pay well to retain a good staff. I am very fortunate to retain 70 percent of my staff.

Your colleague, Islamorada Mayor Deb Gillis, is also your neighbor and landlord. What kind of Christmas present will she get this year?

Hopefully, she will get all of her “Shared Expenses” that are in arrears!

If you could fight one person, dead or alive, who would it be?

Whoever thought it was a great idea to sell the land south of Lake Okeechobee.

Ketchup or mustard?

Ketchup.

If you could only listen to one record for the rest of my life, what would it be?

I can't lie! It's all about Pitbull and the three-O-five (ask Samess)!

Finish the following sentences...

On Saturday night … people can find me at a fundraiser or charitable event.

On Sunday morning … I am most likely to be at Mangrove Mike’s. If we do not have a line out the door, we can talk politics.

If you had a magic wand … I would see to it that traffic would flow at the speed limits that are posted and I would see that CERP (Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan) was implemented and that we would have housing for everyone. I would like to see the Miami Hurricanes return to their glory days, too.

If you opened my glove box … you would find a lot of titles to cars and trailers dating back to 1998. Maybe an empty bottle of Fireball.

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SEEN AROUND TOWN

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Theater of the Sea celebrates 70 years McKenney family still keeping it fresh

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By Kristen Livengood

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en years after the hurricane of 1935, construction started on Theater of the Sea and in 1946, the McKenney family opened the doors to the secondoldest sea attraction in the U.S. Back then, the facility boasted four dolphins and admission was $1.50 for adults and 55 cents for children over seven. The park has a lot of history: Both Presidents Eisenhower and Truman visited the park, and hurricanes like Donna in 1960 saw the facility rebuilt from scratch.

Included in today’s admission is 17-acres of lagoons, and lush tropical gardens, dolphin, sea lion and parrot shows (where guests can possibly be picked for a kiss), guided lagoon tours, bottomless boat ride, and swimming with parrotfish in the back beach area.

They also offer dolphin, sea lion and sea turtle encounters.

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1. Guests of the park get kisses from dolphins Sherman and Kimbit.

2. Sherman hits the high mark off the pirate ship.

3. Double trouble: dolphin tricks in a lagoon that Henry Flagler dug out in the early 1900s.

4. Jet, a California sea lion, shows off her balancing moves with trainer Andi. Andi has been at Theater of the Sea for almost four years. The sea lions who call Theater of the Sea home were either born there or were rescued and deemed non releasable.

5. Summer receives a little love from Jet, the sea lion.

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lorida Keys Community College presented 80 associate degrees and certificates to graduating students this past Friday. The ceremony was the culmination of the College’s 50th anniversary, which has been celebrated since the beginning of the academic year last August.

Special guest speakers and honorees included the Honorable Marlene O’Toole of the Florida House of Representatives; Shannon Estenoz, FKCC’s 2016 Distinguished Alumnus and Director of the Department of the Interior’s Everglades Restoration Initiatives; and Barbariza Kariuki, FKCC graduate.

“Now that you are a part of the select population of college graduates, you have a responsibility to contribute to our society and our collective futures,” said FKCC President Dr. Jonathan Gueverra. “I hope you seek every opportunity available to you.”

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FKCC graduates 50th anniversary class

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1. FKCC President Dr. Jonathan Gueverra, left, welcomes State Rep. Holly Raschein, and U.S. Congressman Carlos Curbelo, and FKCC Board of Trustees Stephanie Scuderi, Kevin Madok and Mike Puto.

2. Brandon Honey, left, Dacey Hoffpauir, and Rosemary Hannah smile at Dr. Gueverra as they file past.

3. The Florida Keys Community College graduation ceremony was conducted in the Tennessee Williams Theater on the Key West campus.

4. FKCC President Dr. Jonathan Gueverra inspects the bejeweled mortar board of Katarina Wronka.

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5. Dr. Frank Wood, vice president of Advancement, dons his robe.

6. State Rep. Marlene O’Toole of Sumter County, poses with her husband Ed O’Toole.

7. FKCC alumni Lexi Hoyes, left, returns for the ceremony and a chance to reminisce with FKCC Vice President for Administrative Services Jean Mouk.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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MUSIC FEST M Gail has many interests — raspberry kamikazes, cooking, gardening and traveling.

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By Gabriel Sanchez

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ave you ever had a raspberry kamikaze? Made with Svedka Raspberry, Triple Sec, splashed with sour and cranberry juice, nobody makes it better than Gail Mcintosh, who has been at OceanView Inn & Sports Pub in Islamorada for 16 years. The tart raspberry taste is not only refreshing, but sweet enough to satisfy. “It usually comes as a ‘virgin’ drink, but I prefer to have it as a cocktail. I really like the taste and I always recommend it when a guest wants to try something new.” If not the kamikaze, then locals will find Gail indulging in a nice glass of Chardonnay.

In her down time, Gail tries her green thumb at growing orchids or cooking. Gail is also an avid bingo player, and a frequent winner at the Moose Lodge game. “When I get on a roll they call me Gail Force Winds,” she said as she prepped the kamikaze.

Her favorite thing to do, however, is to travel. Originally from Montreal, she has been a local of Islamorada for 40 years. She has traveled across Canada on train, adventured to countries such as Tanzania, and Kenya. “My favorite trip was the train ride over to Alberta; there were so many beautiful views along the way,” she said.

The Ocean View Inn & Sports Pub is located gulfside at 84500 Overseas Highway in Islamorada.

ultiple music happenings are set to take the stage for music lovers during the annual Key Largo Original Music Festival, featuring live and original performances through Sunday, May 15.

Multiple stages will be set up at Sundowners Restaurant, Cactus Jacks and Señor Frijoles — all side-by-side restaurants on the Gulf of Mexico — where music fans can wander from stage to stage to hear an eclectic mix of fabulous music from rock to country to blues and more.

The music starts in the late afternoon on Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Hit songwriters from Nashville, Tenn., and around the United States will take the stage at multiple venues during the Key Largo’s four-day original music festival. They’ll be joined by individual singers and bands, both local and national, to provide a unique and eclectic musical celebration.

For the full schedule, visit keylargooriginalmusicfest.com.

Key Largo Original Music Festival Through Sunday, May 15 @ Sundowners, Cactus Jack’s & Señor Frijoles (MM 102-104)

LIVE MUSIC CARIBBEAN CLUB Luke Sommer Glenn Band – Friday and Saturday Electric Storm — Sunday Karaoke — Wednesday Jam session — Thursday GILBERT’S Mojo Scoundrels — Friday, May 13 Dana Collins Band — Saturday, May 14 Luke Sommer Glenn Band — Sunday, May 15 Retrosky — Friday, May 20 Jimmy Stowe & Stowaways — Saturday, May 21 Igor & Red Elvises — Sunday, May 22 Relief Concert — Monday, May 23 Bagatricks — Friday, May 27 Shane Duncan Band — Saturday, May 28 The Regs/Mojo Scoundrels — Sunday, May 29 Rogue Theory — Monday, May 30 ISLAMORADA FISH CO. Lung — Friday, May 13 Kenny Channels — Saturday, May 14 Dennis Holmes — Sunday, May 15 LORELEI Dana Collins Band — Friday, May 13 Magic by Michael Trixx — Friday, May 13 OCEANVIEW PUB & SPORTS BAR Gigi King Band — Sunday, May 15 Mellow Madam — Sunday, May 22 John Mavis — Sunday, May 29 SNAPPER’S Rick Merrill — Friday to Sunday, May 13-15 Outer Band — Friday and Saturday, May 20-21 Liquid Remedy — Sunday, May 22 Kevin Hurley — Wednesday, May 25 RPM — Thursday to Sunday, May 26-29 Dana Collins — Wednesday, June 1 Ace — Thursday to Saturday, June 2-4 ZANE GREY LOUNGE Scott Youngberg — Saturday, May 14

The Saints of Havana hails from Nashville and includes two Keys-raised Cuban Americans that play country rock.

SAVE THE DATE Through May 15 • Key Largo Original Music Festival at various venues in the Upper Keys.

Wednesday, May 18 • Free plant clinic from 9 a.m. to noon at Nelson Government Center, Key Largo.

Satuday, May 14 • Lionfish removal excursion at 8 a.m. from Key Dives, Islamorada.

Thursday, May 19 • Third Thursday Art Stroll from 6 to 9 p.m. at Morada Way, MM 81-82.

Tuesday, May 17 • Lionfish jewelry making workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. at REEF Headquarters, Key Largo.

Saturday, May 21 Trolley tour starting at 10 and 11:30 a.m. from Islamorada Moose Lodge.

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ll over the country, local breweries are gearing up. America Craft Beer Week is a celebration of entrepreneurship and creativity, and an opportunity for brewers to create new flavors and for craft beer drinkers to support their local brewery. Over at Florida Keys Brewing Co., located in the warehouse art district of Islamorada, this is a special annual celebration.

After years spent mastering their craft, Craig and Cheryl McBay took the advice of friends and founded their own brewery in March 2012. The doors opened in February 2015. Their hard work has paid off and now the McBays can focus on their ultimate goal — distributing their locally brewed beer throughout Monroe County.

“We’ve wanted to distribute solely in Monroe County and provide a great local beer. That’s been our goal since day one,” said Cheryl.

The brewery has experimented with more than 40 recipes since opening. Soon, very soon, three Florida Keys Brewing Co. drafts — Hog Fish Amber, Iguana bait, and Sun Sessional — will finally be available at spots other than the brew bar such as local resorts and restaurants. The brewers are currently installing equipment that will allow the company to increase its output exponentially.

“People keep asking us for beer, but we’ve been brewing on small equipment and can barely keep up with our own tasting room,” said Craig, adding that customers are very thirsty for beer brewed in the Florida Keys. (Pro tip: other beers branded with a Keysy name are actually brewed on the mainland.)

It’s been a long time coming when considering the “brewery”

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Currently, the company taproom is the only place you can sample Florida Keys Brewing Co. beers, but it has plans to begin distribution soon.

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began in the McBay’s apartment one day after Craig’s mother bought him a home-brewing kit. It may have been Craig’s engineering background that spiked his interest in the art.

“Friends loved the beer he was making and a lot of the time he made so much he just gave it away,” said Cheryl. The staff has grown over the last eight years and now consists of eight bartenders, one manager, and three brewers including Brad Mullis.

He said, “We’re definitely a beer-loving family and are tight knit.”

Craft beer has been growing in popularity in recent years. But what defines craft beer? According to the Brewers Association, an American craft beer is brewed in small batches

(an annual production of six million barrels or less), and exists independently from industrial giants. Craft beer has reached 12 percent of the beer market in 2015 and is expected to continue growing, according to the industry experts.

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by Florida Keys Brewing Co and have a pint. Whether you want to sample the brews they have on tap, or just hang out and listen to live music from Grateful Ted, supporting local breweries is a timeless American tradition.

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Faculty and students at Coral Shores High School choose a Weekly Student by selecting candidates with good character, achievements and involvement. These students stand out amongst their peers and are recognized by the Upper Keys Weekly.

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What organizations and activities are you involved with at CSHS and why are they important to you?

I’m president of Student Council. It is important to me because it allows you to become super involved.

Who has been your biggest inspiration at CSHS and why?

Kelly Sereikas has been my biggest inspiration at CSHS because she has taught me a lot about myself.

Her positivity and life lessons have inspired me to be the best young woman I can be.

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

I think the Leadership Class has taught me the most because it is not off a strict curriculum. It prepares you to be a wholesome and humble human being. It makes you take a step back and realize the important things in life, rather than learn the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.

Do you tweet? Who do you follow?

I don’t tweet.

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

A lot of tourists and non-locals think that the ocean is their trashcan. It has a harmful effect on our wildlife, and our beautiful environment will be destroyed before you know it. Joining environmental clubs and doing beach cleanups always make a difference, not matter how small.

What are your plans after high school?

I will be attending UCF in the spring of 2017.

Do you think you will make the Keys your permanent home?

The Keys will always be my “home.”

Tavernier/Islamorada has a special place in my heart and I will most likely live the rest of my life here.

Living in the Keys has taught me … … to embrace the place you live. For a while I dreaded living here until I came to a realization that this is the best place on Earth to live and I am beyond thankful. Spending almost every day on the water is a true blessing.

EDUCATION

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / MAY 13, 2016

Entrepreneurial students ‘draw’ real life experience

High school class creates logo for local business

By Kristen Livengood

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lean looking with circles,” “lavenders and nature-colored greens,” and absolutely “no lotus flowers” were among the criteria presented to Coral Shores High School teacher Alena McNew’s entrepreneurial students. They were tasked with creating a logo for a new yoga retreat business based in Islamorada, Isla Prana.

“It was a great experience for the students and for me,” said Isla Prana owner Margi Faze, whose son graduated from CSHS last year.

“The students created their logos from beginning to end,” said McNew. “They went through the whole process from interviewing the owner to hand drawing their ideas and then moving the ideas onto the computer.”

Faze, who met with the class several times, had specific criteria for the students to follow. The students, who have been working on completing Adobe and Microsoft certifications, brainstormed ideas with her and created and tweaked their logos throughout the process.

“I really fell in love with a logo that included a koi fish and plan on incorporating that into the final logo,” Faze said, referring to the concept created by senior Kelly Bell-Adams. Faze said it wasn’t easy to chose just one. “The judging process was really hard.”

Bell-Adams incorporated the koi because she said it brought peace to a simple design. “Straight lines and circular structures are some of the ideas Faze presented, and I thought a koi fish could really pull all of that together,” Bell-Ad-

ams said.

In addition to operating the yoga retreat, Faze also teaches private yoga and pilates lessons and holds classes at Mariner’s Wellness Center in Tavernier.

She previously taught yoga in Las Vegas before moving to the Keys three years ago with her husband and children. Isla Prana’s website and the final logo are still in development at islaprana.com.

McNew said she hopes to create more partnerships with local businesses to continue to give the students real life work experiences.

HARBORVIEW Senior Kelly Bell-Adams wins an award for her logo creation using a koi fish based off her drawing.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / MAY 13, 2016

BRIEFLY Plant clinic hosted

by Master Gardeners

Morada Way’s Third Thursday Art Walk

Get help for your plant problems and insects identified from the Monroe County Master Gardeners at the free plant clinic in Key Largo on Wednesday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Extension Office, in the Murray E. Nelson Government & Cultural Center. Additional information is available from Monroe County Extension Services, 305292-4501 or monroe.ifas.ufl.edu.

The Morada Way Art and Cultural District presents the third Thursday art walk on May 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. between MM 81 and 82. There will be live music and admission is free. The walk is held the third Thursday of each month.

Dive in for Volunteer Day at History of Diving Museum The History of Diving Museum is dedicating a day to tackle its to-do list on Friday, May 13. Volunteers are needed to paint, organize the workshop, and repair exhibits.

There are plenty of projects to knock out especially since, beginning in June, kids will be streaming through the museum on field trips and with their families. Dinner and a movie are planned to thank the volunteers. For more information, call 305-664-9737.

Lionfish removal day dives with REEF and Key Dives Join REEF for a morning invasive lionfish removal dive to celebrate Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day on Saturday, May 14 with check in at 8 a.m. at Key Dives in Islamorada. The cost is $85 or $70, if a REEF member. REEF will provide removal equipment such as spears and Zookeepers, but participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment if they have it. Call Key Dives at 305-6642211 to reserve a space or call Emily at REEF 305-852-0030 with any questions.

REEF hosts first first lionfish jewelry workshop REEF will host its first lionfish spine jewelry making workshop on Tuesday, May 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the headquarters, located at 98300 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo.

Cost is $30 per person and includes an informative presentation, cookies and wine in a keepsake REEF wine glass, and materials to create one necklace and a pair of earrings made with locally caught lionfish fins and denatured spines.

RSVP by calling 305-852-0030 or email reefhq@REEF.org; space is limited.

Trolley tours show 21 points of interest The Matecumbe Historical Trust is presenting guided historical trolley tours on Saturday, May 21 at 10 and 11:30 a.m. starting from Islamorada Moose Lodge, 81573 Old Highway.

The tours take approximately one hour. Reservations are recommended due to demand. Adults are $15, children under 6 are free. For more information, call 305-393-0940.

New book and benefit supports Musicians relief fund A book release signing and fundraiser for “You Might Have Keys Disease” will be held on Monday, May 23 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Gilbert’s Tiki Bar, MM 108. The book contains humorous observations by Beal, a 30-year Keys resident, on the unique traits of long-time Keys residents.

The book is illustrated by the late John McKinna, a professional musician for 40 years. Performing at the event will be Sweetwater, Kevin Hurley, Bobbe Brown, Scott Youngberg, The Stingrays and more. All proceeds from the sale of the book and fundraiser will go to the Musicians Fund, which will be administered by Tavernier Elks Lodge 1872. Copies are $10 and can be purchased at the event, the Elks Lodge, or at mykeysdisease.com.

Historical Trust to present Memorial Day service The Matecumbe Historical Trust will hold its annual Memorial Day service on Monday, May 30 at 9 a.m. at the Islamorada Hurricane Monument, MM 81.8 Overseas Highway. The monument was dedicated in 1937 to honor the Veterans and civilians killed in the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935. The ceremony will begin with an introductory presentation, followed by the invocation, guest speakers, Presentation of Colors, the National Anthem, the history of the Hurricane Monument, the laying of the memorial wreath and the benediction. The service is open to the public. For additional information, contact Barbara Edgar at 305-3930940 or visit matecumbehistoricaltrust.com.

Food drive is Saturday Postal carriers collect cans for needy Contributed

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he 24th annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is the nation’s largest one-day, providing letter carriers, other postal employees and thousands of volunteers across the nation an opportunity to work together to make a difference.

On Saturday, May 14, Keys carriers and residents will take part in the effort. Residents are encouraged to collect and bag nonperishable food items and put them out next to the mailbox. That includes items like canned or jarred meats, fish, soup, juice, vegetable, pasta, cereal, peanut butter and rice. (No glass, please.)

Then the carriers will deliver the food to a local food bank or pantry.

Last year’s drive collected ap-

proximately 71 million pounds of non-perishable food. It was the 12th consecutive year that letter carriers have collected more than 70 million pounds of food, and it brought the drive’s grand total to more than 1.4 billion pounds of food collected.

Letter carriers touch every residential and business address in this country at least six days a week,” NALC President Fredric Rolando said, “and our continued effort in the fight against hunger— often in our own neighborhoods— has made us all too familiar with the staggering numbers of people in need.”

Residents are encouraged to photograph their good works and post them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts: #StampOutHunger.

DARE I SAY IT

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / MAY 13, 2016

GUNNY IS ONE HOT MESS

CROSSWORD THEME: FOREIGN WORDS

Hays Blinckmann

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uns are a hot mess. Recently, I took on the task of researching Florida gun laws. Why? I simply wanted to know more about this huge part of American culture that could change my life with one night out on Duval Street. And the only metaphor that sums it up is: the issue of guns is one hot, hot mess.

Guns are like that polarizing girl at the party who seems exciting, dangerous and unpredictable. Let’s call her Gunny. You don’t know Gunny, but you heard a lot bad stories and you don’t necessarily trust her. It’s a blurred line whether the trouble starts with the people she is hanging out with or whether it’s just her. Others defend Gunny, say she isn’t so bad, even fun, not to be so judgmental, and get inordinately mad when you say anything against her. They say Gunny has a right to be anywhere and everywhere (as decreed by some wig-wearing anglophile). So Gunny causes problems, damages relationships, is always there when something bad happens. Gunny is drama. Gunny is a hot mess.

HAYS In order to fully educate myself, I shot a gun BLINCKMANN and I hated it. Absolutely nothing about it gave me Hays Blinckmann a thrill, was fun, or empowered me. Standing in a is an oil painter, room with guns being fired around me felt like tiny author of the atomic bombs going off. I was out of control, at novel “In The Salt,” the mercy of trusting some stranger not to move lover of all things German including six inches to the right and take my life — a muchhusband, children needed wife, mother, and not-award-winning jourand Bundesliga. She nalist. I thought about the bullets piercing my two spends her free time small children, other people’s children. I thought developing a font how disturbing that “recreational” fun was to fanfor sarcasm, testing foreign wines and tasize about shooting another person (most paper failing miserably at targets were outlines of people). I thought about home cooking. how I wouldn’t carry a vile of Ebola or nuclear waste on me, why would I carry a gun? I thought, “Guns don’t make sense to me.”

It comes down to human life. If I choose to own or use a gun, I better be prepared to take a human life and that I am not. Not to sound crass, but that ain’t on my bucket list — and to be fair neither is Mt. Everest or a boob job. Many people keep selling me the idea of fear as a reason to own a gun. Apparently, there is some inexplicably strong Goliath out there who can get through my hurricane impact windows, but will then give me a second while I retrieve my locked box, wait (I am a little nervous while I do the combination to get my gun), so I can shoot him while he is simultaneously over powering me. (I might win Power Ball too).

For me, letting Gunny into my home just isn’t worth the risk of putting my kids or potentially anyone else’s life in harms way. Let’s just say, I’d prefer my kids alive and complaining that the only hot mess they know is my cooking.

“According to the New England Journal of Medicine, living in a home where guns are kept increased an individual’s risk of death by homicide between 40 to 170 percent.” Garen J. Wintemute, Guns, Fear, the Constitution, and the Public’s Health, 358 New England J. Med. 1421-1424 (Apr. 2008)

ACROSS 1. Give gratitude 6. *In the manner of, French 9. Etna output 13. Saintly glows 14. Filling station filler 15. Never say this?

16. Outhouse 17. FedEx competitor 18. Gallery opening, e.g.

19. *Firm to the bite, Italian 21. *Agreement, French 23. Luau welcome 24. Prep flour for baking 25. Public house, for short 28. Sudden break 30. Tapioca in primordial stage 35. Beehive state 37. Stewie Griffin’s bed 39. Holy Grail, e.g.

40. Infamous Roman 41. Having prongs 43. ____-a-whirl 44. Dr. Watson to Sherlock Holmes, e.g.

46. Hostile to 47. In good health, often precedes “hearty” 48. Door holders 50. Where Magi came from 52. Feeling blue 53. ____ cream 55. Bird word 57. *Mashed chickpeas, Arabic 60. *”Airy” dessert, French 64. Put through a blender 65. William F. Cody, ____ Buffalo Bill 67. Alley cat 68. Ar on Periodic Table 69. Band booking 70. L in AWOL 71. Harbor ill feelings 72. ____ of Good Feelings 73. Keyboard key

DOWN 1. *Cover in Spanish 2. Fling 3. Like Gobi 4. Innie or outie 5. Father of Keynesian economics 6. Chills and fever 7. Napkin holder 8. *Allegro ____ in music, Italian 9. Prefix meaning “left” 10. Affirm solemnly 11. Vendors do this 12. Public hanging?

15. Greek god’s libation 20. Color lightly 22. Chlorofluorocarbon 24. “Mr. Twister” gear 25. *Judy’s husband, from Italian Pulcinella 26. Embryo cradles 27. Sacha Cohen’s middle name 29. *Vocal piece for one, Italian 31. Comedian ____ Rogan 32. Bruce Wayne’s Batman, e.g.

33. *Fancy country house, Italian 34. Behaved 36. *Mercantile establishment, Chinese 38. Between Phi and Kappa 42. Studio 54 heyday genre 45. Ones of unquestioning obedience 49. Old French coin 51. Dishevel 54. Cell phone bill item 56. More than occasional 57. Injure 58. Drive 59. Feline noise 60. *Long and complicated story, Old Norse 61. Sigma Phi Epsilon 62. Cleanse 63. Ogler 64. *Ballet step, French 66. Creme de cassis plus wine

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NEWS BRIEFLY

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 305-7472600.

Sign up now for MaraTri Now is the time to sign up for the annual MaraTri — a family friendly and fun triathlon at Sombrero Beach in Marathon and the surrounding neighborhoods. The race is set for Saturday, May 28 and starts at 7 a.m. Athletes are invited to a free triathlon training camp on Friday, May 27 at 3 p.m. at Sombrero Beach. Packet pick up is the same day and same place starting at 5 p.m. Racers can choose between two distances — the standard Sprint triathlon and the “mini” triathlon that is half the distance of the Sprint (only a 400 meter swim, 6.8 mile bike and 1.5 mile run).

The cost is $60 (individual) or $120 (relay) for the mini and $90 (individual) or $150 (relay) for the sprint distance. Visit maratri.com to sign up.

Steak Night Sunset Dinner at the Dolphin Bistro The Dolphin Bistro will be hosting a steak night on Friday, May 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Marathon High School prepared by the culinary students.

The dinner includes lobster truffle bisque or kale Caesar salad. The main course options include sliced New York Strip steak, petite filet mignon, prime rib or balsamic roasted chicken breast. All entrees served with sautéed green beans, cauliflower and Dauphinoise potatoes.

For dessert there will be bananas foster Napoleon or mocha gelato.

The cost is $25 per person.

‘Liar, liar’ topic set for Story Slam Story Slam happens again on Sunday, May 15 starting at 7 p.m. at Marathon Community Theater. The topic is “Liar, Liar” and the winner will receive $100. Admission is $10 to judge the stories. Each story is five minutes, with a one-minute grace period. No props, costumes or cheat sheets. For more information, call 305-743-0994.

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / MAY 13, 2016

Gun owners can now apply for concealed weapons permits in Florida Keys offices County Tax Collectors Office to assist state agency

By Hays Blinckmann

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onroe County has the most concealed weapons permits of any county in the state of Florida and the demand for the permits is still growing. The state Department of Agriculture processed more than 134,000 in Florida last fiscal year alone, and the agency is overburdened. Mailing in an application could mean a four or five month wait before the permit is issued and most Keys residents have taken to driving to Miami to cut the time to two or three weeks.

The DOA has found a solution in the Florida County Tax Collectors’ offices.

Legislated last year, certain tax collectors around the state have the “authority to take applications, fingerprint the applicants, photograph and send the coffers securely to the department for final determination issuing permits,” according to Danise Henriquez, Monroe County Tax Collector. Both the Key Largo and Key West offices will process applications.

“We will act as an agent for the DOA,” said Henriquez. She and seven county employees will be traveling to Tallahassee for a three-day training course in order to officially be able to process applicants. The two offices plan on accepting applications beginning Wednesday, May 18 in Key Largo, and Monday, May 23 in Key West.

Processing concealed weapons permits means revenue for Monroe County. One new permit will yield $22 in profit and one renewal of a permit will yield $12. (The license itself costs about $150 and includes the background check and fingerprinting fee.)

“And if there is extra revenue at the end of the year, we can use that elsewhere in the county,” said Henriquez.

To apply for a concealed weapons permit, an applicant must meet the Florida laws regarding gun ownership and be 21 or older, demonstrate competency with a firearm certified by training course, and reside in the United States as a citizen or resident alien, unless serving in the U.S. Army overseas.

See Hays Blinckmann’s column about guns on page 17.

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NEWS

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GUNS IN THE KEYS AND PUBLIC OPINION

By Hays Blinckmann

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uns are proving to be our American Achilles heel, our red button, our detonator for every emotion opposable thumbs gave us. There is just no clear right or wrong when it comes to the gun issue. Whether being for or against guns, the topic seems driven and centered around people’s emotions, opinions and personal history. By law and constitution, Americans have the right to own guns. The laws in Florida regarding gun ownership are painted with broad strokes, other states have more restrictions. And there’s no denying that there are far more laws that exist to address what happens when a gun is misused or used to take a human life.

We asked locals in a variety of public positions, how they felt personally about guns in their lives. Below are the ones who responded, those willing to participate in a calm conversation. Others chose not to respond, citing their legitimate concerns about jobs, kids, home addresses and ex-wives and exhusbands.

Guns are here, so let’s talk about it.

• Deb Gillis is the Mayor of Islamorada. In 2015, she was attacked on the premises of the hotel where she works and lives.

“I believe that if you own a gun, your chances of being involved in a gun incident increase and unless you are very serious about shooting to kill, you should not put yourself in that position.”

• Ron Martin is a School Board Member and last held a gun in 1968 in Vietnam. While he doesn’t personally own a gun, he does understand sportsmen who use it for hunting but would like stricter control of all weapons.

“I know we talk about rights, but we are too liberal with who can buy guns in this country. I am ok with those who would want to keep handgun by their bedstand for protection. But I do not understand why an average people can buy an automatic weapon that fires multiple rounds per minute.”

• Tudy Carlson is a handgun owner and Marathon mother of three teaching her kids about guns.

“In my opinion, it brings the family together. When we get together, that’s what we do — hunt and target shoot.

We all enjoy it. Last weekend, my 13-year-old son shot his first gator on a hunting trip on the mainland.”

• John Dick is an elected Monroe County School Board Member and a Vietnam Veteran “I believe in the right of an American to own a gun. I do believe, however, that there should be limitations;

• Dr. Ayden Atilla is a physician and director of the ER for Lower Keys Medical Center. Having practiced sharp shooting in the past, Dr. Atilla is not opposed to owning a gun but is wary of accidents, or having guns around children.

“In terms of gun violence, I have mixed feelings. I am afraid, in a country that has more guns than the number of humans, the chances of gun control is meaningless. Doing background checks is fine, however, I doubt it will be effective. The only way we get sensible gun use is to teach young generations that we are no longer living in Wild West. Meanwhile, this country has to address issues of mental illness which is major part of collapsing health care system and emphasize parent-driven moral values, not education-driven values which tend to miss opportunities to identify children who are at risk for high-risk behavior.”

• Pastor Keith LaFountain, New Life Assembly of God in Marathon, said he is conflicted about gun ownership, but is leaning towards applying for a concealed weapon permit due to recent experiences.

“I believe in responsible accountable gun ownership primarily to protect those whom I serve and love from deliberate bad intent. I am ... considering the possibility of a concealed weapons permit due to previous threatening engagements at the church.”

for example, felons or people with serious emotional problems shouldn’t be holding a gun, so I believe in the background check. I am not in favor of teachers and administrators having guns at school.

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / MAY 13, 2016

* CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES * 305.743.0844

Bluegreen Vacations is now HIRING for a part-time/full-time In-House Sales Associate in Marathon.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, and prior industry experience in selling similar products and services involving vacation ownership packages.

To apply, please e-mail your resume to: carl.hovey@bluegreenvacations.com

FOR RENT

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Part-Time Retail Merchandiser needed to merchandise Hallmark products at various retail stores in the Marathon area.

To apply, please visit: https://hallmark.candidatecare.com EOE Women/Minorities/Disabled/Veterans

Rewarding stable jobs with excellent benefits!!!

The Hammocks at Marathon

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES $250 Sign-On Bonus!

• Common Area Attendant and Carpet Shampoo • Maintenance/Handyman • Activities Associate • Guest Services Agent / Relief Night Auditor

The Turtle Hospital in Marathon Is seeking a full-time Educational Program Guide/Gift Shop Sales.

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

Part Time Housekeeper 2 days per week.

Experience Necessary Must Have own Transportation Call 305-923-6161

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. in MARATHON is looking for: • Medical Director/ Psychiatrist • Program Coordinator • Registered Nurse (PT/FT) • Behavioral Health Techs (PT/FT) • Drivers • Research Assistant • Maintenance Specialist • Direct Care Worker for Heron House.

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Hiring for the following positions: Front Desk Agent

Housekeepers • Houseman

Dishwasher • Cook • Hostess Bussperson • Bartender

Apply on line at Spottswood.com/careers or at Faro Blanco Resort

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Air Conditioning Service Technician / Installer

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

Appliance Service Technician

HIRING

Competitive wages & benefits 100% medical • Matching 401K Vacation • Paid Holidays

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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.

We Buy Gold Locally!

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn Townsquare Mall Marathon

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

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. in KEY WEST is looking for: • Family Intervention Counselor • Behavioral Health Therapist • Care Coordinator.

Visit www.gcmk.org or careers.westcare.com to apply.

EEOC/DFWP, Bilingual a plus; Drug & background screening required.

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

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

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Full & Part Time Positions.

Apply in Person.

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / MAY 13, 2016

• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2015-CC0119-PK ANCHORAGE RESORT & YACHT CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., PLAINTIFF, vs.

TIMESHARE ALTERNATIVES, LLC, FLORIN DRAGAN, Individually, CAROL FERGUSON, Individually, NELSON & MAYRA NUNEZ, husband and wife, NANCY RIVERA (nee BRENNER), Individually, TERI MATIYA D’ANGELO as Personal Representative of THE ESTATE OF HELEN BURG & THE ESTATE OF HELEN MATIYA, JAMES R. WEAVER, Individually, WILLIAM & DOROTHY LEDUC, husband and wife, JAMES ALVIN DOUGLAS, Individually, ROSE VASQUEZ, Individually, MARK KAUFMAN, Individually, WILLIAM CADWALLADER, Individually, MGM PROPERTIES, INC., and DAVID CAUSEY as the Personal Representative of the Estate of RICHARD CAUSEY, DEFENDANTS. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: TIMESHARE ALTERNATIVES, LLC, MGM PROPERTIES, INC., JAMES ALVIN DOUGLAS, SR., Individually, WILLIAM & DOROTHY LEDUC, husband and wife, JAMES R. WEAVER, Individually, FLORIN DRAGAN, Individually, MARK KAUFMAN, Individually, and CAROL FERGUSON. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a lien on the following property in Monroe County, Florida: Unit Week 17 in Condominium Unit Number 105 of Anchorage Resort & Yacht Club Condominium Association, Inc., a Resort Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in the Official Records Book 860, Page 15461567, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

Unit Week 4 in Condominium Unit Number 101 of Anchorage

LEGAL NOTICES Resort & Yacht Club Condominium Association, Inc., a Resort Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in the Official Records Book 860, Page 15461567, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

Unit Week 46 in Condominium Unit Number 305 of Anchorage Resort & Yacht Club Condominium Association, Inc., a Resort Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in the Official Records Book 860, Page 15461567, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

Unit Week 12 in Condominium Unit Number 103 of Anchorage Resort & Yacht Club Condominium Association, Inc., a Resort Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in the Official Records Book 860, Page 15461567, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

Unit Week 12 in Condominium Unit Number 401 of Anchorage Resort & Yacht Club Condominium Association, Inc., a Resort Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in the Official Records Book 860, Page 15461567, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

Unit Week 40 in Condominium Unit Number 305 of Anchorage Resort & Yacht Club Condominium Association, Inc., a Resort Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in the Official Records Book 860, Page 15461567, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

Unit Week 37 in Condominium Unit Number 406 of Anchorage Resort & Yacht Club Condominium Association, Inc., a Resort Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in the Official Records Book 860, Page 15461567, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

LEGAL NOTICES Unit Week 38 in Condominium Unit Number 405 of Anchorage Resort & Yacht Club Condominium Association, Inc., a Resort Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in the Official Records Book 860, Page 15461567, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

Unit Week 30 in Condominium Unit Number 501 of Anchorage Resort & Yacht Club Condominium Association, Inc., a Resort Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in the Official Records Book 860, Page 15461567, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Tom Woods, Esquire, The Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 116 Porto Salvo Drive, Islamorada, Florida 33036, on or before June 3, 2016 and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a Default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or Petition.

DATED May 6, 2016 AMY HEAVILIN, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Jennifer Settoon Deputy Clerk Publish: May 13 and May 20, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 16-CP000038-P IN RE: ESTATE OF HARRY F. VOSS, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Harry F. Voss, deceased, whose date of death was February 28, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County,

LEGAL NOTICES Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives’ attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: May 13, 2016.

Personal Representatives: Eric Voss 31 Whitestone Lane Rochester, New York 14618 Lisa Palvino 105 Knollwood Drive Rochester, NY 14618 Attorney for Personal Representatives: Adam C. Kerlek Florida Bar Number: 059120 BOND SCHOENECK & KING PLLC 4001 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 250 Naples, FL 34103 Telephone: (239) 6593800 Fax: (239) 659-3812 E-mail: akerlek@bsk. com Secondary E-Mail: slefler@bsk.com and eservicefl@bsk.com Publish: May 13 and May 20, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers

LEGAL NOTICES 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, 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.

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.

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

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address on record at the clerk’s office.

decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

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.

Dated: April 22, 2016 Amy Heavilin, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Heidemarie A. Wells Deputy Clerk Publish: April 29, May 6, May 13, and May 20, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 16-CP-59-K Lower Keys 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.

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

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: May 6, 2016.

Personal Representative: Susan E. Disario 40 Bay Avenue East Moriches, New York 11940 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER 12221 Overseas Highway Marathon, FLORIDA 33050 Telephone: (305) 7436022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: May 6 and 13, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers

AUTOS WANTED

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Cars - Vans Trucks. Running or Not. CASH 305-3320483 EMPLOYMENT

A M A Z I N G INCOME FROM HOME! First call 800-582-6661 (24 hour mess) then go to: www.dailyfastcash.com Lower Keys Tackle, Big Pine – all positions, flexible schedules, full or part-time.

Stop by and fill out application. 29770 O/S Hwy. Please no phone calls.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Housekeeper – Empleada de Limpieza para Hotel en Islamorada.

Llamar 305-9625243

during business hours. Key Colony Inn, 700 W. Ocean Dr. Key Colony.

Little Palm Island is in search of the following talented employees: Room Attendant, Cosmetologist, Executive Sous Chef, Accounts Payable Clerk, and Housekeeping Supervisor.

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

2015 FIAT 500 Less than 500 miles. Brand new, Sunroof and many extras...$18,000 OBO. 305-8493442.

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop NOW HIRING: AM Baker and Counter Help.

Competitive PayFun Atmosphere.

Please Apply In Person.11287 Overseas Hwy, Marathon Construction Foreman wanted Need Vehicle.

Pay co m m e n s u ra te 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 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.

Servers & Bartenders Needed Full Time Please apply

FOR SALE

HOBBIES/ COLLECTIBLES

Will buy old nautical items, ship wheels, compasses, large reels, half hulls, lanterns, binnacles, telegraphs.

Cased ship models for sale.

Call Lou 603-4556106 PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex Dive watches and Pilot Watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305-743-4578 FISHING MISC.

FOR SALE: Lobster Tags $200 each. Call 305-481-1316 All types of permits for sale!

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We buy, sell & broker all types of permits. Call before you buy or sell! Please call for prices.

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

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 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.

FOR SALE

Key Colony Beach Motel 185A 25TH STREET, MARATHON

For Sale Hot Pressure Washer

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

Physical Duties, Bobcat Experience Vehicle Required

Call 305-304-7995

HELP WANTED Desk Clerk House Keeper

Cute 2 bedroom, 3 bath home. 1132 sq. foot updated half-duplex. Private yard, convenient location, ample parking. $268,500 Please call Lynn Goodwin at Key Colony Beach Realty today for an appointment. 305-923-9487

Construction Supervisor/Laborer Wanted

441 East Ocean Drive KCB, FL 305-289-0411

We Buy Gold Locally!

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn Townsquare Mall Marathon

Customer Service Specialist FULL-TIME Greet and process transactions for private aircraft customers. Prior aviation experience a plus but not required.

Competitive wages, excellent benefits, and a fun work environment.

Contact Kris Later krisl@marathonga.com 305-743-9025 EOE / Drug-Free Workplace

OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT

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Office spaces FOR RENT starting at $250/mo.

Parking spaces also available.

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Great Pay • Paid Holidays • Sick Pay • Medical Insurance • Paid Vacation

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