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A vacation spent at home, in the islands, and involving day trips to local attractions. From paddleboarding to shopping for Keysmade swimsuits to eating, this special Keyswide issue is packed with ideas for summer fun from Key Largo to Key West.
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Last summer, “Jurassic World” grossed $652 million at the box office after it was released on June 12. The highest-grossing summer film of all time, though, was “Jaws” in 1975 — a whopping billion dollars. In 2016, movie goers are looking forward to a whole range of movies from “Bad Moms” to “Jason Bourne” to “Ice Age 5.” The Weekly asked readers …
Which summer ‘Blockbuster’ movie are you going to see?
Key West’s Abigail Patterson said, “My favorite character in ‘Finding Nemo’ was Dory, so ‘Finding Dory!’”
“I’m really waiting on the next ‘Purge.’ Those movies always make me think about what I would do if I had 24 hours of no rules,” said Upper Keys resident Nycole Fox. “I’d probably pay the bank a visit.”
Less waiting where it matters most – our emergency room.
Rachael Mathewson, intern with Florida Keys Media in Key West, is super excited for — what else? — “Finding Dory.”
In a medical emergency, every minute matters. So, at Lower Keys Medical Center, you’ll find faster care in the emergency room. We work diligently to have you initially seen by a “’Finding Dory,’ duh,” said Rachel Bowman in between invasive lionfish dives off Marathon. “Are there even any other movies coming out this year?” She’s really, really, excited to say the least and already has her tickets.
Marathon resident and film buff Rodney Aultman said he can’t wait to see “Suicide Squad,” a DC Comic superhero film opening August 5. “”It’s a bunch of villains who team up to fight crime, but I just really want to see Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn,” he said.
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County buys new helicopter Will replace aging ambulance
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Trauma Star lands on Shark Key Bridge at mile marker 11.3 of the Overseas Highway on June 9, 2016 to pick up a car crash victim with life-threatening injuries and transport
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he Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, at its Wednesday meeting in Key Largo, unanimously approved spending $2.5 million from the voter-supported infrastructure sales tax fund to purchase a 2002 Sikorsky helicopter for its life-saving, Trauma Star air ambulance program. The helicopter is needed to replace the aging 1981 Sikorsky helicopter, which has flown 2,445 people from the Florida Keys to trauma
centers and hospitals on the mainland since beginning operations in 2006. The County will keep the 1981 Sikorsky – which is still operational but has become increasingly expensive to maintain – as a backup to be used when the 2002 Sikorsky is out of service for routine maintenance. The 1981 Sikorsky S76 A++ cost the County $3.24 million a decade ago. The 2002 Sikorsky S-76 C+ helicopter, previously flown by the Arkansas Children’s Hospital’s Angel One air ambulance program, will cost the County about $760,000 less.
“This is like it fell out of the sky … what a terrific solution,” Monroe County Mayor Heather Carruthers said about the good fortune of finding a helicopter that fits Trauma Star’s needs at such a good price. The 2002 Sikorsky is similar to Trauma Star’s current helicopter – able to hold two pilots, two patients and up to four caregivers – but it is equipped with more modern avionics and has better lift capabilities that are needed on high humidity days, especially for flying out of hospital helipads that are surrounded by buildings and mangroves, said Trauma Star and EMS Captain Andrea Thompson of Monroe County Fire Rescue. “It’s the old deal: timing, timing, timing,” Monroe County Fire Rescue Chief James Callahan said. “The Sheriff’s Office mechanics have inspected this bird and it looks like a great deal for us. It’s also a Sikorsky, the same brand the pilots, mechanics, paramedics and nurses are familiar with and enjoy. This helicopter will help us continue to save the lives of people suffering from strokes, heart attacks and critical injuries.” Trauma Star, which is jointly operated by Monroe County Fire Rescue and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, already has transported 228 people this year, putting it on track for a record year of use. Trauma Star also is a County service whose operations now almost pay for itself. The program transported a record number of 397 people last year at a cost of $2.7 million. However, revenues collected from insurance and out-of-county patients covered 96 percent of that cost. Taxpayers footed only $285,516 of the bill, or just $1.41 per $100,000 in taxable property.
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THREE SPOTS TO PADDLEBOARD IN THE KEYS
UPPER KEYS
One of the Upper Keys locals’ favorite places to paddleboard is through “Toilet Seat Cut.” Nestled between Tavernier Creek and Plantation Yacht Harbor, the shallow pass once spelled trouble for local fisherman. Necessity, and a little island ingenuity, gave way to this manmade marker system that spreads nearly a quarter mile through the bay. More than 200 toilet seats line the sides of the pass, signaling shallow waters. The origins of the first seat have been left to local lore. However, seat ‘planters’ have become a bit bolder in recent years, leaving seats with clever messages such as “Bubba Conch was here.” Well played, my friend. Besides the local “art,” there’s plenty of natural highlights, too —manatees, stingrays, turtles, tarpon, sharks and jellyfish. To book an excursion with Paddle! The Florida Keys, call 305-453-5930.
MIDDLE KEYS
Marathon has many accessible spots for paddleboarding. One of the most overlooked is Sister’s Creek — the channel that connects Boot Key Harbor from the oceanside at Sombrero Beach to the waters at the foot of the 7 Mile Bridge. The water is deep and well traveled making it less likely to see the natural wildlife, but not impossible, plus it’s protected from the vagaries of the wind. The rest of the environs, though, are impressive. Visitors can get an unobstructed view of the many lovely homes that front Sister’s Creek, and also take a leisurely tour of Boot Key Harbor and the boats moored there. There’s also a couple of places to stop for a bite to eat including Burdines Bar & Grill near the dismantled Boot Key Bridge. It serves the best burger in the Middle Keys. Launch your board from the west end of Sombrero Beach. To book an excursion with Keys Kayaks in the Middle Keys, call 305743-8880.
LOWER KEYS
The places to explore in the Lower Keys are endless. Paddle guide Sarah L. Sullivan of Serenity Eco Guides based in Big Pine Key says her top places include the south end of the Seven Mile Bridge, Bahia Honda, No Name Key, Sugarloaf Key Marina, and Geiger Key Marina. “Bahia Honda has to be one of my favorites and the most popular places to launch from,” she said. “You are really able to tune into nature.” She said each spot offers unique qualities, but people really enjoy taking the Geiger Key Marina route because it’s a great place to learn for beginners, and going straight from the board to happy hour is always a plus. Board rentals start at $60 per day through her company and she can set paddlers up and guide at any of the locations. To book an excursion, call Sarah at 305-432-1401.
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New display at Crane Point museum is all the buzz KRISTEN LIVENGOOD
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hile chatting one day with beekeeper John David from Keez Beez, and brainstorming buzzing ideas for the property, Charlotte Quinn of Crane Point Museum wondered if there was a way to see inside the hive. With a little research and couple of phone calls, the newest exhibit was born. The Bee Observation and Pollination Center gives visitors a look inside the busy bee hive. One queen sits with her worker bees and drone bees in the Plexiglas hive at Crane Point. “The drones are flying around during the day pollinating and come back in the evening,” said Quinn. One hundred sixty hives are located in the back of the property producing honey sold at Crane Point’s gift shop. The bees, which were donated by Keez Beez, have made their home in the newest exhibit, which was funded by donations from board member Noah Singh, Organized Fishermen of Florida, and Promotions Guy. “We’re selling honey like crazy,” said Quinn. Fresh local honey made from pollinating Crane Point trees like red and black mangroves, seagrape, and mango blossoms are sold in the gift shop. Keez Beez processes the honey. Local honey starts at $6.95 for a small bottle. To see the bees (and all the other eco-attractions), day passes are $10-$15 per day or $75 for a family for the whole year. Anyone can browse the gift shop without a pass. Crane Point is located at 5550 Overseas Highway in Marathon.
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Benefits of raw honey, according to Keez Beez • contains vitamins, enzymes, and antioxidants • strengthens immune system • helps with allergies • remedy for skin wounds • adds sweetness, the way nature intended
The newest attraction at Crane Point is the Bee and Pollination Center – 5,000 bees make their home in the see-through bee hive. A member of Crane Point also added an antique bee suit and honey comb for the display.
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A WINSOME WASP Newly identified Keylimepie wasp adds to list of iconic Keys species By Karuna Eberl
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ithin the peaceful depths of our hardwood hammock forests, the story of a fearsome top predator has just come to light. Like the “Aliens” from the movie, it lays its eggs inside a living body where its offspring slowly grow before bursting out of the unsuspecting host’s torso. Fortunately for the humans of the Keys, this critter is about one-tenth of an inch long and only attacks caterpillars. But in its domain, the Keylimepie peckorum wasp is a top predator, a vital piece of the ecosystem — and a new icon of the Keys, if entomologist Dr. José Fernández-Triana gets his way. Fernández-Triana discovered the wasp just last month in the Canadian National Collection of Insects. Out of 17 million specimens housed there, the tiny parasitic wasp had been tucked away in a drawer for 30 years, waiting for the right person to understand its significance. Once FernándezTriana identified it as a new species, he named it after its home, to draw attention to the insect as well as the conservation concerns of the delicate hardwood hammock ecosystem of the Keys. “The beauty of the Keys speaks for itself,” says the Cuban-born researcher, who is now a scientist at the CNC. “The fragility of its ecosystems is less understood, but nevertheless is a problem. I would like the people in the Keys to come to know and appreciate this tiny parasitic wasp.” Besides its catchy name, the Keylimepie wasp is particularly unusual because the females have very short wings, probably an evolutionary adaptation for flying through tight mangroves to find caterpillars. It is so unusual it is not just a new species, but a new genus of parasitoid wasp attacking caterpillars, the first identified in three decades. A potential problem, however, is that no living Keylimepie wasps have been documented since those dead samples in the drawer, which date back to 1985. Between now and then, hurricanes, development and climate change could have led to their extinction. To find out, Fernández-Triana journeyed to the Keys last week. He set up traps in Long Key State Park and at the Crane Point Museum and Nature Center in Marathon. With the collaboraton of local volunteers, he is creating a long-term monitoring program for the wasp. Regardless, the effort should yield other positive results. “There are so many unknown species that this collection effort we are starting is bound to find many new things,” he says. Understanding the life of the Keylimepie wasp and other invertebrates believed to be at high risk of extinction, such as the Keys scaly cricket, the mangrove long-horned beetle and the Antillean spreadwing, will ultimately help them and their habitat receive priority for conservation. Crane Point’s Jay Elliott checks one “Appreciating nature starts with knowing it,” he of Dr. Fernández-Triana’s nets for a Keylimepie wasp. says. “The commitment to protect nature requires study, science-based decisions and political will. I am just an insignificant cog in this machine, but we can all, hopefully, make a difference.”
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owerful boats are to race at high speeds, parallel to the Marathon shoreline near the Middle Keys' world-famous Seven Mile Bridge, during the second annual Marathon Super Boat Grand Prix set for Friday through Sunday, June 24-26. Racing fans can view the boats and meet drivers and crews from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the free-admission Race Village dry pits, located at Florida Keys Marathon International Airport, mile marker (MM) 51 bayside. Wet pits are located at the event's headquarters at the marina docks behind the Hyatt Place Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club, 1996 Overseas Highway. Wet pits are to be open to the public Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This location, including the on-site Lighthouse Grill restaurant, outdoor bar and pool, is open for food, beverages and race viewing during the event weekend. Racers are to be welcomed at a Faro Blanco Boat Party set for 4-8 p.m. Friday, June 24. Race day is Sunday, June 26, with the first race scheduled for 11 a.m. and the second at 1 p.m. Teams are to race in seven classes including Superboat, Superboat Unlimited, Superboat Extreme, Superboat Vee, Superboat Stock, Production 3 and Production 4. The Gulf of Mexico race course runs parallel to the shoreline from Tranquility Bay Resort at MM 48.5 to the landmark Seven Mile Bridge, with boats turning and finishing at Hyatt Place. Fans can view the action at no charge from Marathon's Sunset Park, a prime spectator spot at the base of the Seven Mile Bridge, located at MM 47 on the western side of Knight's Key. Private boats are to have a designated bayside viewing area. An awards presentation is scheduled at Hyatt Place at 5 p.m. Sunday to honor the top finishers in each class.
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SAVE THE DATE June 24-25 • University of Miami Hall of Fame fishing tournament, Upper Keys. June 24-26 • Super Boat Grand Prix in Marathon. Saturday, June 25 • Scuba, shoreline and kayak cleanup and cookout starting at 7:30 a.m. from Capt. Hooks, Marathon. • Special Olympics paddleboard competitions from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at MM88 restaurant, Upper Keys. • Pancake breakfast youth fundraiser from 8 to 11 a.m. at Martin Luther Chapel, Marathon. • Zonta’s Journey to Success Workshop from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Gato Building, Key West. • Tropical Fruit Fiesta starting at 9 a.m. at Grimal Grove, Big Pine Key. • Medicinal Use of Native Plants lecture at 1:30 p.m. at Key West Tropical Forest, Stock Island. • Bike flat tire clinic from 6 to 7 p.m. at Island Bicycles, Key West. • Hemingway 5K sunset run at 7 p.m. from Southernmost Point, Key West.
Sunday, June 26 •#presentperfect with Rev. Jaun del Hierro at 11 a.m. at Unity Of The Keys church, Key West. Tuesday, June 28 • Key Largo Civic Club potluck and business meeting at 6 p.m. at MM 99.3, Oceanside. Wednesday, June 29 • Turtle Hospital chat at 10:30 a.m. for kids aged 5-9 at Big Pine library. Thursday, June 30 • Free Caribbean Fish ID class at 7 p.m. at REEF Headquarters, MM 98.3. July 2-4 • The Key West Key Lime Festival. Sunday, July 2 • Spanish Guitar at 8 p.m. at Nelson Government and Cultural Center, Key Largo. Wednesday, July 6 • Puppet making at 10:30 a.m. for kids aged 5-9 at Big Pine library. Saturday, July 9 • 32nd Annual Underwater Music Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Looe Key Reef. Saturday, July 23 • Special Olympics Monroe County Swim Games from 8 to 11 a.m. at FKCC Pool, Stock Island. Monday, July 25 Free Hazard Water Operation and Emergency Response class at Key Largo library.
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WEEKLY INTERVIEW
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any know local author June Keith from her best selling books about the Florida Keys: “Postcards from Paradise: Romancing Key West” and “June Keith's Key West & The Florida Keys: A Guide to the Coral Islands.” But the lady behind the words is equally as colorful as her beloved islands. A native of Nova Scotia, Keith landed in the Keys in the ’70s and was as excited as Darwin in the Galapagos. Her life since has been checkered with iconic moments like dancing at the Esquire lounge, an extra in the famed “Criss Cross” movie, waiting tables at Blue Heaven while writing a Miami Herald column and battling throat cancer not once, but twice. Now, Keith finds herself at the helm of the city as the assistant to the Chief of Police Donie Lee. (She’s also the former assistant to Richard Heyman, who was known as America's first openly gay mayor). Writing is still her passion along with her husband, Michael Keith a songwriter from Nashville and her son, locally well known musician Miguel Perez.
Full name? June Keith. Worst nickname? Sea Biscuit (yeah, like the horse). Name one famous person you would bring back to life and why. Marilyn Monroe. I’m sorry she didn’t live long enough to benefit from antidepressants. I think she was a very interesting person and a great actress. If you could remove one person from any media contact, who would it be? Telephone marketers. Who is your celebrity crush and why? Dan Harris, the guy on weekend edition of Good Morning, America. Love his book, “10% Happier.” What is your pet peeve? I think it is unwise to support or promote an idea, or a person, before knowing and evaluating all of the facts. What are you scared of? Prejudice. Which TV character is your alter ego? Bethanny on “Real Housewives of New York City.” What is your nerdiest passion? American history. What is one thing that always, always makes you happy? Making my husband laugh. What was your first thought this morning? What day is this? Favorite guilty pleasure? Reality TV.
Best/ funniest Key West sighting or encounter you’ve ever had? Which one to choose?! Worst job you ever had? Serving breakfast at a very busy restaurant. Bacon and egg hell! If you could change someone’s opinion, what would it be? I believe in approaching every situation with an open mind. I’m big on the truth. I don't like magical thinking at all. Ever. The truth is entertaining enough! Who would you have your last meal with? Alan Watts. I hope he would be sober. Finish these sentences … Living in Key West … has made me a very happy girl. My autobiography would be titled … “I’m Kegeling as Fast as I Can.” Helping others … kindness is my religion. When I go ... I will go the way of all flesh.
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hotography and nature fans can explore an exhibit by Florida's legendary black-and-white landscape photographer Clyde Butcher this summer at the Florida Keys History & Discovery Center in Islamorada. Butcher's exhibit, titled "Celebrating the National Park Service Centennial," runs through Aug. 28 and is sponsored by The Everglades Trust. Butcher is renowned for his photographs of the Florida Everglades and his exhibit salutes the park service's 100th "birthday" on Aug. 25. "Viewing Butcher's work not only allows the individual a glimpse into the soul of the foremost American landscape photographer of our time, but affords them the opportunity to step away from the technology that encapsulates the modern world and into its simple and awe-inspiring beauty," said Brad Bertelli, curator and historian at the center, located at MM 82 on the property of the Islander Resort, a Guy Harvey Outpost. The 24 images on display include 11 that capture Florida's scenic beauty and 13 showcasing national parks in Arizona, California, Maine, New York, Oregon, South Dakota and Wyoming. For more than 50 years, Butcher, first inspired as a photographer by an Ansel Adams exhibit at Yosemite National Park, has created exquisite black-and-white photographs of North America's untouched natural landscapes and national parks. Among his many accolades, Butcher has been honored with a lifetime achievement award from the North American Nature Photography Association and the Sierra Club's Ansel Adams Conservation Award, recognizing a photographer's excellence and contributions to public environmental awareness. "An exhibit of this magnitude offers the opportunity to view world-class artistry that might not otherwise be shown in the Upper Keys. It also exposes the wonderful history of the Upper Keys to our visitors and community members," Bertelli said. The 7,500-square-foot Discovery Center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. General admission is $12 per adult, $10 for seniors and free for children 13 and under. Books and calendars highlighting Butcher's work are for sale. For more details, visit www.keysdiscovery.com or call 305-922-2237.
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Summer reading Denise Rohrer and United Way of the Florida Keys board member Cheryl Sargent pack books into backpacks at a recent Sunset Rotary meeting. The United Way is distributing more than 400 free books to Keys students this summer. The kits included free books, pens, alphabet practice sheets, and interactive crafts to help young readers engage with their stories, and will be delivered to children from Tavernier to Key West.
BRIEFLY Back billing for wastewater
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The City of Marathon completed its wastewater collection system in 2013 and all property owners that generate wastewater were notified of availability and received a 30-day connection notice. All of these properties should now be receiving monthly wastewater charges on their FKAA water bill. The City is currently reviewing all properties and will begin billing those properties that were overlooked in previous billing cycles. The City’s Ordinance allows for back billing of up to 18 months. If you are receiving wastewater service or have been notified that it is available to you and you are not currently being billed, contact the City of Marathon at 305-289-5005.
Constance N. Miller, retired clinical herbalist and long-time docent at the Forest, will repeat her presentation on “Medicinal Uses of Native Plants of the Keys and Caribbean” on Saturday, June 25 at 1:30 p.m. at Key West Tropical Forest on Stock Island. Drawing on various traditions of alternative treatment, she details benefits for the nervous, immune, reproductive, and digestion systems. Her presentation focuses on healing properties of 23 native plants and trees growing in Key West. Admission is free for members and $5 for the public. Call 305-2961504 for more information.
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TOP TEN things to do with kids in Key West
ONE: THE FORT Fort Zachary Taylor isn’t just a beach. Purchase an annual pass to the Florida State Parks, and head to Ft. Zach (or any state park) any day — morning, noon or sunset. For the littler ones, let them wade in the shallow waters near the rocks or build sandcastles. For bigger kids, teach them snorkeling and kayaking in the protected waters. Go for a stroll around the historic fort, teaching kids history and while getting exercise climbing the steps of the Fort. Grab lunch or an ice cream at The beachfront Cayo Hueso Café. TWO: PARKS • Bayview Park Green space has facilities for tennis, softball and basketball, plus a playground in the shade, restrooms and picnic areas. • Higgs Beach playground offers a beachside playground with new equipment under solar shades. Picnic tables are available in the shade as well.
Summer is hot, hot, hot and when you have kids at home, entertainment options can seem limited. Here is your Top 10 list for things to do in the Keys with kids this summer. HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com
• Cozumel Park is a neighborhood playground in a quiet, tucked away residential area in New Town. It has a jungle gym and areas to run and picnic. Located on 19th Terrace. Great for kid parties. • Little Hamaca Park has nature trails. It’s also a great place for the kids to practice biking or scootering while next to the Key West Airport Runway. Get up close to airplanes landing and taking off, a treat for kids in love with machines and aviation. • Nelson English Park and Willie Ward Park have basketball courts, a playground and open space for picnics. THREE: THE POOL Martin Luther King Jr. Community Pool, 300 Catherine Street, has one baby pool and one standard swimming pool. With open swim hours from 11 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., it’s an oasis for kids. FOUR: FREE TOURS Historic Tours of America offers free admission during the month of June and free admission the first Sunday of every month to locals with proper ID showing a Keys residence. Visit great places such as The Key West Aquarium, the Conch Train and Shipwreck Museum. But don’t forget to explore such places as Mel Fisher Museum and Lighthouse Museum and give the kids their Key West history lessons
FIVE: WALKABOUT Historic Seaport District Harbor walk: Start at the Ft. Myer’s Ferry terminal and stroll around the Marina looking for tarpon and manatees. Don’t forget to bring quarters to feed the fish (not the coins, silly; it’s to feed the food-dispensers). Follow the boardwalk all the way to Mallory Square and catch the sunset celebration. Best to do late in the day to see the sunset tours set sail past in the harbor. SIX: MOVIE CLUB Tropic Cinema has a special Kids Movie Club during the summer months. Arrive at 10 a.m. on Saturdays, movies start at 10:30 a.m. Kids 12 and under pay $1 and grownups pay $2 for admission. All ticket sales for Saturday Kids Movie Club benefit kids' nonprofits in Monroe County. SEVEN: SCIENCE Spend a Saturday morning at The Eco Discovery Center. The Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center offers free programs for kids in kindergarten to fifth grade, usually third Saturdays of the month. EIGHT: DAY TRIPS Take a trip up the Keys for day-visits of Bahia Honda State Park in the Lower Keys; Aquarium Encounters, Dolphin Research Center and Turtle Hospital in Marathon; and Theater By The Sea in Islamorada. NINE: READ The Key West Library is always quiet, cool, and has the best children’s section with books for all ages and toys for toddlers. Ask about free children’s groups and activities. Closed Sundays. TEN: WATER ACTIVITIES A variety of businesses cater to the needs of young children. Both kayaking and paddle boarding are possible with the kids. Other choices include fishing on the Gulfstream party boat or a sail with the Fury Watersports Adventures. Both have a kid friendly atmosphere.
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Progressive Dinner: Marathon Stay ‘downtown’ for dinner
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tart the night at the newly reopened Overseas Pub and Grill at MM 49 with the Sandilla Quesadilla, a game of pool and the coldest beer in town – a must see is the frozen drink rail at the bar to keep the cocktails extra cold. The quesadilla is a favorite signature dish made with three cheeses and marinated tomatoes, but the spectacular part is adding the braised pot roast to the deal. Yum! Then mosey over to Castaway Waterfront on 15th Street for dinner. The sushi there is top notch (can we say Two Year Roll, Lisa Roll, and Surf and Turf Roll), and you can’t go wrong with fresh lionfish, crab enchiladas, or the Mary Ann’s Crab Stuffed Filet topped with lobster sauce. There is something for everyone at Castaway. Then, take a short breather, maybe watch the sunset at Old Seven (since it will be closing July 5 to pedestrians), then grab a seat at Butterfly Café at Tranquility Bay and order the most delicious dessert on the island – The TDF Cake. The “TO DIE FOR” Cake is served with warm toffee sauce, yes warm toffee sauce. And, we heard if you ask very nicely, they will even add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to help out the oh-sodelicious, to die for, topped with warm toffee sauce, cake. And, if looking for the perfect nightcap, Plaza Grill’s espresso martini will help make the progressive dinner night a memorable one.
The crab enchiladas are topped with a from-scratch poblano sauce at Castaway Waterfront Restaurant.
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Progressive Dinner: Upper Keys Seafood, seafood and ice cream JASON KOLER
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hose with the wherewithal (or basic forging ability) to prove they live in Monroe County can join Snapper’s exclusive fun “Turtle Club” and take advantage of discounts on food and drinks all year round. On Thursday nights, card members can get 20 percent off their entire bill. A favorite appetizer is the “smoking” fish spread which arrives at the table in a mason jar that releases a cloud of smoke with the lid is popped. Perched right on the ocean, at MM 94.5, the popular restaurant features three bars, dockage, and live entertainment seven nights a week. Next, locals who know all about “fresh, local seafood” head over to Lazy Days for an entree done right. Located right next to Bud & Mary’s Marina in Islamorada, Lazy Days offers panoramic views of the Atlantic, a white sandy beach and seafood so fresh and tasty that even the most discerning seafood aficionado will be satisfied. There are several species available daily prepared a number of ways including the famous “Lazy Days” style. The filet is encrusted with Japanese bread crumbs, sautéed crispy golden and then topped with diced tomato and scallions, sprinkled with parmesan cheese and drizzled with key lime butter. So (expletive deleted) good. Finish the evening at SubZero Ice Cream and Yogurt in Islamorada. Half the goody is watching the ice cream being created with “magic” — a base of cream (sugar-free and vegan options available) is flash frozen with clouds of nitrogen streaming over the bowls where employees fold the concoction. Then customers choose one of about 20 flavors, and can also add “mix-ins” such as almonds, brownies or rainbow sprinkles. These customizable desserts come in waffle cones and cups. “Our goal is to satisfy our customer and have them taste the sensation and experience the magic,” said Sherry Copper, manager at Sub Zero. Visit the shop at MM 82, oceanside, in Islamorada. It’s open daily from 2 to 10 p.m. — Gabriel Sanchez contributed to this report.
The Lazy Days fish filet is an outstanding staple of Upper Keys dining.
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Next head to France, and delight in the fine dining of Cafe Solé. Chef John Correa has crafted a menu that mixes the finest sauces and flavors of French dining with fresh local seafood. The absolute must-have is Chef Correa’s award winning hog snapper with roasted red pepper zabaglione — hands down one of the best fish entrees on the island. Or get the traditional Duck a L’ Orange, roasted duck in the classic orange sauce, that isn’t duplicated anywhere else. The wine menu is full of gorgeous French wines to complete the meal. Lastly, end the night at the most exotic place in town for dessert, Better Than Sex. Enjoy the intimate, sexy, low-lit atmosphere at Key West’s only adult dessert bar. Have a glass of Cabernet or Sparkling Moscato d Asti’ with a glass rimmed in dripping chocolate. The ultimate, however, is the Morning After dessert made with Danish brie cheese and dark Belgian chocolate grilled on homestyle buttered bread kissed with cinnamon sugar served with a shot of strawberry champagne soup. There are a variety of after dinner drinks, ales and desserts to choose from, and each will transport you to a happier place.
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emodeled more than a year ago, Tiki Water Sports is ready for a busy summer. If your craft needs custom fiberglass repair or if you’re seeking to rent a sailboat or kayak during your stay-cation, look no further. The Tavernier shop also specializes in making proprietary fiberglass products, tooling, molding, and custom projects too. Established as Glander boats in 1963 (named after its founder “Dually” Glander), Tiki Water Sports isn’t getting complacent. Tiki Water Sport’s showroom is filled with paddleboards, pedal boats, kayaks, sailing accessories, Tohatsu engines, and fiberglass supplies. The store retails Hobie Cat sailboats and is also a dealer for midsize sailboats such as Marlow Hunter, Catalina Yachts, Precision Boat Works and Com-Pac Yachts. Perhaps the most exciting news at Tiki Water Sports is the revival of the Tiki Waverider. Launched in the ’80s, the original design kayak has been out of production for more than a decade. “The original Waverider was known for its comfortable back rest and also its six pack holder,” laughed Mark Golob, marketing director. “When it first came out, it got a lot of praise for its quality and comfortable ride.” The new Waverider features many of the same elements, plus a lighter and more durable construction. Tiki Water Sport’s fiberglass shop also makes dock boxes and dock accessories. Behind the scenes, the manufacturing side of the house has undergone improvements in techniques and shop equipment. “We’ve installed a larger curing oven. Our new oven is 8 by 12 feet so we’ve gained a lot of capability,” said Golob. “We have also gone greener in our techniques and disposal methods. We try to remain as responsible as we can.” A large part of the company’s success comes from the experienced staff. “What we’ve done here is crushing the ’80s methods and styles and bringing newer techniques and cleaner methods,” said Johnny Wygle, a 25year fiberglass professional. “Using less resin and a technique called infusion has made all the difference in quality — it’s stronger,” said Wygel. The shop also does powder coating, a long-lasting paint application for metals such as balcony railings Tiki Water Sports Inc. is located at 94381 Overseas Highway in Tavernier. The company is also in search of brand ambassadors to be featured in their product catalog and magazine features. It’s open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.-ish Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and closed Sunday.
Left: This photo, circa 1986, shows the orginal kayak. Below: The Tiki Waverider promises rugged durability sure to attract beautiful passengers.
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Launched in the ’80s, the original design Tiki Waverider kayak is undergoing a revival.
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cientists and volunteers planted 200 live coral fragments recently in the waters off Key West's Fort Zachary Taylor State Park, launching an effort to restore depleted reef tracts and create an educational public snorkel park. Scientists at Mote Marine Tropical Research Laboratory on Summerland Key "outplanted" corals in 10 to 15 feet of water about 20 feet beyond a breakwater off Fort Taylor's beach. Striving to restore large areas of major reef-building corals, Mote is employing a revolutionary "re-skinning" technique that enables fragments of brain, star and boulder corals to fuse together rapidly to form new coral heads. "We start the corals at a very small size, but that stimulates them to grow to about the size of a golf ball in about just three or four months," said Dr. Dave Vaughan, manager of Mote's reef restoration program. "We then take those and we plant them as singles and in groups of five," he said. "The array of five, in just one or two years, should grow together and form a coral head about the size of a dinner plate or a Frisbee. "That would have taken 15 to 25 or more years in the wild," Vaughan said. The project, whose goals include creating a publicly accessible coral restoration area and snorkel park, is a collaborative effort between Mote Marine Laboratory, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council and Florida State Parks. Project organizers are seeking recreational snorkelers and "voluntourists" to assist with upcoming planting sessions. Vaughn said he hopes to have more than 5,000 corals planted by the end of July.
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UPPER KEYS / MARATHON / KEY WEST / JUNE 24, 2016 Faculty and students at Marathon High School chose a Weekly Student by selecting candidates with good character, achievements and involvement. These students stand out amongst their peers and are recognized by the Weekly Newspapers. What organizations and activities are you involved with at MHS and why are they important to you? I compete and practice with my high school swim team. This consumes a big part of my life because the workouts are addictingly brutal and the meets give me just the right amount of adrenaline rush. I am also the second vice president of the Wendy McPherson Fan Club. Who has been your biggest inspiration at MHS and why? This year Ms. Sarah Maschal has inspired me to reach for things that are hard but not impossible. She led my relay team to regionals for a second year in a row.
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ried chicken is the best boat food. Sure, subs are great, but they can get all mushy in the cooler and then there is the mayo and who wants pickles, or onions or mustard. Then waiting in the deli line with a complex order can quickly turn into an arduous exercise in patience. Crispy poultry is easy to procure at a multitude of locations throughout the Keys, does not require any “customization” and the consumer only really needs 20 percent of their fingers to get the succulent meat to their lips. Clean up is easy as the bones can be returned to the eco-
TRAVIS: Travis is partial to Dion’s — he’s at the convenience store every morning to provision for the day. “I can tell right away that this is the Dion’s chicken. Actually, both are pretty good. I just like fried chicken. But Dion’s is more convenient, I can get it anywhere in the Keys.”
DANIEL: This tour leader walked into the taste test with no bias, but said the decision was easy to make. “The Publix fried chicken has more crunch and a cleaner taste.”
system with a simple flip of the wrist and those two fingers just need to be dunked in the saltwater. So, there’s only one matter left to settle: which is better, fried chicken from Dion’s Quik Mart or Publix Super Market? The Weekly staff set about conducting a “rigorous” blind taste test of Dion’s and Publix regular fried chicken that included replicating the conditions; the chicken “aged” at room temperature for a few hours before being consumed. And our experts included graduates of the Brass Monkey College of Ribaldry, the Grimes School of Spearfishing Excellence and the authors of “How to Make Wild Birds Your Friends.”
TYRELL: This Middle Keys expert said he’s partial to Dion’s Chicken, but the taste test revealed Publix has good poultry, too. “I don’t think it was a good day for the Dion’s fryer. It’s best at 4 a.m. when it’s cooked by that mean Spanish lady.”
ELISE: A new transplant to the Keys, Elise is already wise in the ways of the islands. “I feel like the Publix chicken is healthier. But that’s because if I’m eating Dion’s chicken, I know I already made some unhealthy choices that night.”
WINK: Wink, an educationbird-in-training from the Marathon Wild Bird Center, had no opinion. He’s a pescatarian and does not eat fried chicken.
*It was pretty much a tie. While everyone liked the Publix chicken better in the harsh reality of daylight, no one was going to say anything bad about Dion’s chicken because of its medicinal properties at 4 a.m.
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Spectators at Sloppy Joe's Bar use their mobile devices to record Gerrit Marshall's efforts to convince judges to choose him as the 2015 winner.
Hemingway Days Save the date: July 19-24
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ans of adventurous living and writing can celebrate the legacy of Ernest Hemingway Tuesday through Sunday, July 19-24. The 36th annual Hemingway Days salutes the vigorous Key West lifestyle and literary mastery of the author who lived and wrote on the island for most of the 1930s. Festival highlights include a look-alike contest for Hemingway imitators, prose and poetry readings and a three-day marlin tournament that pays tribute to Ernest's passion for deep-sea angling. Some 125 burly, bearded contestants are expected to compete in the "Papa" Hemingway Look-Alike Contest at Sloppy Joe's Bar, 201 Duval St. Preliminary rounds are set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 21 and 22, with finalists facing off at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23. Visit www.sloppyjoes.com for contest registration and information. Held in conjunction with the festival is the Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition coordinated by Ernest's granddaughter, author Lorian Hemingway. Each year the contest awards $2,500 to emerging writers. For information visit www.shortstorycompetition.com. The event's other literary highlights include "Voices, Places, Inspirations," an evening of readings beginning at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at the Key West Woman's Club, 319 Duval St. At 5 p.m. Friday, July 22, fans of fine writing can discover Hemingway's little-known poetry in a Key West Poetry Guild reading at the Blue Heaven restaurant, 729 Thomas St. Anglers can emulate "Papa's" devotion to deep-sea fishing during the Bacardi Oakheart Key West Marlin Tournament, set for Wednesday through Saturday, July 20-23. Participants can pursue marlin and spearfish, sailfish, tuna, dolphin fish and wahoo while competing for $50,000 in guaranteed cash prizes. For information and registration, visit www.keywestmarlin.com. Other festival attractions include a 5k sunset run and paddleboard race, museum exhibits and a reception honoring Key West literary legends, a street fair on the island's Duval Street, the offbeat "Running of the Bulls" and a birthday cake commemorating the 117th anniversary of "Papa's July 21 birth. Hemingway Days information: www.hemingwaydays.net
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BELLY UP TO THE BREAKFAST BAR
SOUTHERNMOST BEACH CAFÉ, KEY WEST Living on an island means having breakfast on the beach. Start the day gazing at the azure blue waters of the Atlantic at the Southernmost Beach Cafe Key West. With a premier breakfast menu, the Southernmost Beach Café delivers on all your breakfast, wants, needs and desires. They have the regular fare like omelettes and pancakes but get tasty with real corned beef hash, biscuits and gravy, shrimp and grits or try one of three unique Eggs Benedict: Cuban with Pork, Key West with Shrimp or the Crab with fresh crab cakes. Served with a cappuccino or a double mimosa, Southernmost Beach Café hits the breakfast spot. — Hays Blinckmann GENERAL MILLS, YOUR KITCHEN Enjoy the finer things in life without getting out of your pajamas thanks to companies like Monsanto and General Mills. Breakfast is served on the cheap and all day long at the only place you need to go, your kitchen. Grab some hormone-laden milk, none of that sissy soy stuff and sprinkle it like fertilizer on a good old-fashioned bowl of yellow No. 5 Captain Crunch or Cookie Crisp. Or want to pretend you’re a tee-totaling environmentalist? Grab that tasteless “heart healthy” cardboard called Cheerios. For less than a dollar, and no make-up application required … boom! Breakfast is served. — Sarcastic Joker MANGROVE MIKE’S, ISLAMORADA The lobster benedict at Mangrove Mike’s Mangrove Mike’s is THE place to go for breakfast in the Upper Keys. It just has that breakfasty-diner ambiance that strikes the right note with fresh coffee smells and the clang of cutlery early in the morning. The staff and service is efficient and friendly — probably the reason it’s frequented by stars of the big and small screen, where they are treated just like anybody else. The Weekly recommends the lobster benedict. It’s base is the traditional poached egg and English muffin, but then the islands take over. It’s topped with fresh chunks of Florida Lobster and the hollandaise sauce has delivers a seafood punch, too. It’s served with house-made home fries. — Sara Matthis OUTPOST, GRASSY KEY First, the breakfast burrito is wrapped like a fine and elegant Christmas present; there’s no spillage despite its mighty size. Second, it’s filled with scrambled egg, pepper jack, black beans and chorizo — the real kind, with just enough spicy heat. Fresh avocado is served to the side as is the Pico de Gallo (salsa, to heathens), described as “ridiculously good.” This eatery is also an upscale market, so folks who want to sneak off to eat breakfast alone have a perfect alibi. “Just running out to get some chips, honey!” — Sara Matthis
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BUSINESS
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Made in the Keys
Local women create designer swimwear KRISTEN LIVENGOOD kristen@keysweekly.com
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aylor Sanderson started making clothes and learning about fashion before her 2010 graduation while attending Key West High School. “I was into crazy big dresses with trains,” she said. “But, a couple years after graduation, a friend mentioned she liked the idea of custom bathing suits and wondered if I could do it.” And so Keysneck Swimwear was born. (The brand name is a play on “redneck,” though some locals have those too.) Sanderson is finishing up college with a visual communication and brand management degree but still makes custom suits. “This brand focuses on active lifestyles,” she said. “I grew up standup jet skiing, and these will stay put.” She takes into consideration that Keys girls are usually not just laying around on a beach. They are diving and playing beach volleyball, but the suit also works for just lounging at the sandbar, as well. After her college graduation this December, she plans on adding men’s swimwear into the line. Pieces run about $50. In the meantime, her suits can be found at keysneck.com.
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anielle Pierog grew up in the Upper Keys and was always pestering her mother to drive her to Miami to go
shopping. “There weren’t many options back then as far as boutiques or trendy clothing,” she said. “It’s always been an aspiration of mine to open my own store.” Pierog cemented her dreams by attending school at Parsons School of Design in New York and then The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Pierog opened the D-Luxe boutique four years ago. It’s stocked with young-hip-trendy clothing ranging from graphic tees to maxi dresses to rompers. She doesn’t carry well-known brands, preferring to seek out more unique designers from around the country. And all of it — shoes and accessories, too — is priced at less than $50. Customers are flocking to the bathing suits, though. Those Danielle designs herself. She handpicks the fabric, sketches the look, and then has them sewn up. Each suit is unique. “We don’t mass produce,” Pierog said. “And most of our suits are reversible, solid color on one side with a coordinating pattern on the other. So it’s like two suits in one.” D-Luxe is located at 80925 Overseas Hwy., oceanside, near oo-tray. It’s open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
DARE I SAY IT
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BATHING SUIT: 24-7
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t’s possible to spend 24 hours in a bathing suit. In fact, I recommend it. There was a time in my life when vacations didn’t require anything except a suit and a T-shirt if the sunburn got too bad. And a pair of shoes, if you were going to be a wuss about it. In fact, one childhood vacation when I was 8 years old, I didn’t wear anything else. It occurred to me to change into a different bathing suit, but not to put on actual clothes. SARA It was 1978 when my natal clan, the Newtons, MATTHIS visited Roatan in the Honduras Bay Islands. We thinks commustayed at a marina near Port Royal, on a variety of nity journalism boats tied to the dock. (Some of the boats couldn’t is important, but leave the dock without sinking.) Except my oldest not serious; likes brothers and sisters and assorted friends — they weird and wonwere assigned to a house on the hillside. In hindderful children (she has two). sight, most likely because my parents didn’t really Occasionally she want to know why my brazen brother asked to bortortures herself row my mother’s cigarette lighter. with sprint-disSo, early mornings consisted of jumping off tance triathlons, the boat into the harbor and swimming around. but only if she has a good chance of After awhile, an ancient, cranky woman named beating her sister. Rusty would make her appearance at the marina tiki hut, keys clanging at her side. There she would reluctantly dole out breakfast and re-lock the kitchen. Then we would sail the little Sunfish. (One brother had the misfortune of T-boning a big sailboat at anchor in the harbor, and never living it down.) Afternoons we hiked over the island to swim on the other side or had the luxury of watching a VHS tape in the salon of one of the unmovable boats. Sometimes I would read in a hammock or we would go fishing. (Both brothers motored away from the dock without a gas can, just enough in the lines to put them out of reach, again providing hours of merriment for the rest of us.) All the while, never getting out of my bathing suit. By early evening, my suit was dry enough to show up for dinner, grudgingly provided by Rusty. (The family threatened dozens of mutinies on this trip, all regarding the food Rusty imprisoned.) Then a bunk somewhere, on some boat. Then repeat for the next five or six days. I don’t remember anyone telling me to put on pajamas. Or brush my teeth. Or take a shower with fresh water.
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Schubert: String Trio in B Flat Major, D. 471 Haydn: String Trio in G Major, Op. 53, No.1 Kodaly: Intermezzo for String Trio Beethoven: String Trio in G Major, Op. 9, No.1
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BEAUTY
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Dilo oil used in summer spa treatments Two Key West spas using product to ease sun damage
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s the summer months are on us and temperatures rise, our skin tends to bear the brunt of the climate. Luckily, two Key West spas — The Spa at Pier House and Top Spa at La Concha — have a solution. Both spas are using Dilo oil to treat clients with sun-damaged skin. Sourced from the Dilo tree in the Fiji Islands, Pure Fiji Dilo Oil is harvested by hand once a year. It’s said to stimulate the growth of new skin cells, and directs the skin’s own healing mechanisms to actively target damaged skin cells. It’s also claimed that it • The Spa @ Pier House boosts and protects collagen 305.296.4600, Ext. 1010 and elastin and soothes inflamwww.pierhouse.com/spa mation. Found only in Dilo oil, • Top Spa @ La Concha calophyllic acid is a fatty acid that 305.296.2991 stimulates the healing process www.laconchakeywest.com/spa and promotes the growth of new tissue. The Spa at Pier House offers 10 treatment rooms and promises rejuvenating experiences enhanced by gracious personalized service. Melting away distractions with an expansive spa menu, The Spa is a great escape to enjoy individual services or half and full-day packages. Top Spa at La Concha is a rooftop retreat boasting beautiful panoramic views of the island. The all-suite spa is located on top of La Concha and presents a luxury spa suite along with the treatments for individuals, duos or an experience with friends. Each spa suite is designed with a sensory rain shower, fully furnished vanity, flat-screen TV and a refrigerator stocked with fresh fruit juices, waters and healthy spa snacks.
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The sound of sailing, no engine noise, and sitting back in a bean bag chair sipping wine or just enjoying the moment is an intimate moment. Florida Keys Sailing is an American Sailing Association school located in the Keys Fisheries Marina - home of the Lobster Reuben and great staff - established in 1999. As a sailing school, they help people from all over the world to learn how to sail; some go home to sail on lakes, or rivers, and some currently have gone sailing around the world. For some, the bug starts from a sunset sail, or a full day sail to the reef with a stop on the way back to have dinner, while others come for a full week charters to Key West, Dry Tortugas, and soon Cuba. Florida Keys Sailing offers locals with an opportunity to rent boats in a club fashion versus having to bore all of the costs of slippage and upkeep of their own. “In all, you can’t put a price on adventure and the sunsets of the Keys,” said owner GDub, who acquired the company in 2014. “It’s an adventure!” Florida Keys Sailing only serves private bookings. Thousands have enjoyed their sunset sails and sailing classes offered by GDub and his six instructors. Location: Keys Fisheries Restaurant and Marina, 35th St. Gulf Phone Number: 305-619-0140 Website: sailflkeys.com Email: gdub@sailflkeys.com
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ENTERTAINMENT
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‘BAD JEWS’
is savagely good comedy
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There’s outrageous behavior, and outrageous insults, most easily translated to any family situation, Jewish or not. It’s both very, very funny, and on a deeper level, a probing of modern cultural identity.
death in the family is sure to bring out the worst in people. It’s an unhappy truth, according to playwright Joshua Harmon, and he makes the most of it in his hilarious hit play “Bad Jews,” opening Wednesday, June 29 for a two-week run at the Red Barn Theatre in Key West. The play is the opening mainstage production of this year’s Summer Stage. Curtain is at 8 p.m. The play stars Jessica Jackson, Kaleb Smith-Wood, Jeremy P. Hyatt, and Lisa Elena Monda — veteran Key West actors recently seen in plays including “Last Night of Ballyhoo” and “The Lion in Winter.” It is helmed by Annie Miners in her directorial debut, and produced by Bob Bowersox for TheatreXP. The title aside, there’s nothing anti-Semitic about the story. While the two main characters – each powerful, opposing, and unyielding to a fault – may be squaring off in a battle over a cherished Jewish family heirloom, broader issues of religious faith, cultural assimilation, and even the validity of one another’s romances are more central to the tale. The play opens as Daphna Feygenbaum is trying to get her cousin Jonah Haber to take her side in seeking inheritance of a cherished piece of religious jewelry that their justdeceased grandfather managed to keep hidden during the Holocaust. Being the “good Jew” of the play, Daphna feels it is rightfully hers – after all, she’s the keeper of all things Jewish in the family. Into this cauldron of faith comes Jonah’s brother Liam, the self-avowed “bad Jew” of the family, who lays claim to the piece of jewelry as an engagement gift for his shiksa girlfriend Melody, despite having been skiing in Aspen when their grandfather died. The play will run Wednesday through Sunday nights through July 10. Tickets are available by calling 302-540-6102. Opening night is $35 and includes admittance to the catered after party with the cast and crew. Thursdays through Saturdays are $30. Sundays are $25. Special Season Passes are also available for. See keywestsummerstage.com for more information on all Summer Stage events.
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The players face-off over a piece of heirloom jewelry in this comedy that examines Jewish faith and culture in the modern age.
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MUSIC
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HALL-OF-FAMER
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Blues’ Michael Charles plays Key West
Come Join Us for Boat Races on Sun. Jun. 27th - Excellent View of Race from Tiki Bar!
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ight-time Grammy elected and recent Blues Hall of Fame inductee, Australian blues artist Michael Charles will claim the stage at Chicago’s in Key West through Wednesday, June 29. Charles plays original blues, blues-based rock, inspiring ballads, as well as some well-known covers and, as always, his guitar is the driving force behind his music. His musical pilgrimage started over five decades ago in his birth place Melbourne, Australia. While enjoying a successful musical crusade of touring, recording, and numerous television and radio appearances in his homeland, Michael received an invitation from Buddy Guy’s management to appear at the infamous Legends in Chicago, Illinois. After making America his home, Charles worked the whole Chicago blues circuit performing with Mr. Buddy Guy, Phil Guy, James Cotton, Eddy Clearwater, Junior Wells, George Baze, as well as touring with blues legend, Jimmy Dawkins. In October of 2015, Michael Charles was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. His discography is comprised of 32 releases including a double CD 30-year anthology released in 2014 and the live CD “Concert at the Nest,” released in the winter of 2015. Chicago’s is located on Greene Street in Key West.
BRIEFLY Summer nights at Key Deer Refuge The third annual Summer Nights Adventure Program start on Wednesdays, through July 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. starting from the Refuge Visitor Center, in Winn Dixie Plaza, on Big Pine Key. Visitors and locals are welcome at these free, kid-friendly, nature-oriented guided walks and bike rides. Attendees are encouraged to wear sturdy footwear, bring bug spray, and to bring a camera or binoculars. Pre-registration is required for these programs. For details, or information, contact Kristie Killam at 305- 304-9625 or kristie_killam@fws.gov. • June 29: “The Slow 6” — A slow bike trip on back roads and fire roads of Big Pine Key; BYOBikes, 6 miles. • July 6: “Pride of Big Pine Key” — A
walking journey from Blue Hole to Big Hole; looking for wildlife and sharing stories, 1.5 miles. • July 13: “Wetlands Reloaded” — Search for frogs, toads, turtles and snakes on this aquatic excursion. Youth benefit from pancake breakfast There will be a pancake breakfast fundraiser benefiting the youth group on Saturday, June 25 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Martin Luther Chapel at 325 122nd St., Gulf, Marathon. For more information, call Renee at 305-289-0700.
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ENTERTAINMENT
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By Daryl Brook
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he next time you log on to Facebook, take a moment to look for Rolando Rojas, KeyWestGuitarist. You may be lucky enough to catch one of his daily live video broadcast performances. I guarantee you will enjoy it — it is a real musical treat! For more than 20 years, Rojas has been performing at all the major venues in the Keys, from Little Palm Island to Sloppy Joe’s. Born and raised in Chile, he is the child of a musical family — his home was filled all types of musical instruments. Self taught as a young boy, Rolando learned to play every instrument he could get his hands on, including the charango (a small Andean stringed instrument in the lute family.) When he reached the age of 12, like all kids in Chile, he started playing with the band in school and studied music a bit more formally. After high school, Rolando moved to Valparaiso, Chile, to attend the Conservatory of Music where he studied piano seriously. Rolando didn’t touch a
guitar again until he was 35 years old. Rolando emigrated to Cudjoe Key with his family in the early ’90s and in December of ’93 met the members of the Caribe of Key West Band and started playing piano with them. Rolando said he enjoys performing with many different musicians in Key West as well as performing solo. You can find him playing solo guitar at Little Palm Island; at el Meson de Pepe with Caribe of Key West; the Sunset Pier with Claire Finley on Thursday nights at dusk before heading over to Virgilio’s; Sloppy Joe’s on Sundays; and sometimes at Blue Heaven with Yvan Agbo. He also performs at many weddings. In between gigs, Rolando has also been busy working on a solo CD, recording folk music from South America he describes as “pretty melodies from Argentina and Chile.” Scheduled to perform in the Sunday Ramble next season, Rolando loves his life as a musician in Key West You can find Rolando Rojas on YouTube or go to his website keywestguitarist.com or find him on Facebook under the same name.
Sober I discovered surfing, which I absolutely fell in love with. That feels good and kind of keeps your body aligned, so does the saltwater. — Anthony Kiedis, RHCP
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Rolando Rojas plays Key West
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Annissa whips up a Category 5 Hurricane at Boondocks on Ramrod Key.
Boondocks Grille and Draft House
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he hurricane cocktail is known in these parts by many, but Annissa at Boondocks Grille and Draft House on Ramrod Key has the ingredients of the Category 5 down to perfection. “This is definitely one of our most popular drinks because of the five liquors in the cocktail,” she said. “It’s popular because it’s a great vacation drink, but the locals love it, too.” Annissa has been at Boondocks since she moved from Massachusetts three years ago. “I love our customers here,” she said. “They are always happy to be outside in the sunshine, or enjoying their lunch break. I’ve worked all over the United States, and this is the best job I’ve had because of the great people I get to work with.” Boondocks Grille and Draft House is located at MM 27 in the Lower Keys.
ENTERTAINMENT
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SAVE THE DATE
MARATHON SUNSET GRILLE & RAW BAR Simone & the Super Cats — Friday and Saturday, June 24-25 DJ Aaron Pool Party — Sunday, June 26 Chris Case Duo – Sunday, June 26 Brian Roberts – Monday, June 27 Paul Ferretti – Tuesday, June 28 Tim Dee & Jim Hall – Wednesday, June 29 Chris Case Duo – Thursday, June 30 SPARKY’S LANDING Karen Weber & Funkin’ Conchs — Friday, June 24 Roger Jokela — Tuesday, June 28 Ken Fairbrother — Wednesday, June 29 John Bartus – Thursday, June 30 NOWHERE BAR & GRILL Karaoke - Fridays THE HURRICANE Chaz Blakemore – Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25 Open Mic Night with Tony — Wednesday, June 29
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. TWO FRIENDS PATIO RESTAURANT Local artists performing live daily: twofriendskeywest.com. Karaoke — Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. SUNSET PIER at OCEAN KEY RESORT Marjory Lee – Friday, June 24 at 1 p.m. Robert Albury – Friday, June 24 at 1 p.m. Nina Newton Band – Sunday, June 26 at 1 p.m. Robert Albury –Sunday, June 26, Monday, June 27, Wednesday, June 29 at 7 p.m. The Happy Dog - Tuesday, June 28 at 7 p.m. The E’Claires – Thursday, June 30 at 7 p.m.
CASTAWAY WATERFRONT Cory & Ty – Friday, June 24 Karen Weber – Saturday, June 25 Glenn Harmon – Sunday, June 26 Fiddle Rock – Thursday, June 30
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.
MARATHON ALE HOUSE DJ Dekade – Saturday, June 25 Ale House Jam – Sunday, June 26 Johnny Live – Monday, June 27
BISTRO SOLE Mateo Jampol – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:30 p.m.
PORKY’S BAYSIDE Tim Dee —Friday through Sunday Tony Napoli - Mondays Joe Mama – Tuesdays and Wednesdays Marc Davis - Thursdays BURDINES Joe Mama – Every Friday BARNACLE BARNEY’S Emily Springsteen – Friday, June 24 Joe Mama – Saturday, June 25 Mike Hammond – Sunday, June 26 Chris Case – Monday, June 27 Michael J. – Thursday, June 30
KEY WEST BOTTLE CAP LOUNGE Tips Event – Fridays from 5-7 p.m. Latin Dance Party – Saturdays at 11 p.m. Line dancing w/ Marvin – Tuesdays at 8 p.m. DJ Dino House Music– Tuesdays at 11 p.m. GAS MONKEY House D.J. – Friday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m. Ross Brown – Saturday, June 25 at 3 p.m. Jukebox Heroes – Saturday, June 25 at 7:30 p.m. Gina Mazaratti – Sunday, June 26 at 3 p.m. Ross Brown – Sunday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m. House DJ – Wednesday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. Karaoke Band – Thursday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m.
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Strange gigs that happen only in the Keys
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here’s no place in the world like the Florida Keys, and there are few better places in which to ply one’s trade if one plays music for a living. An online musicians’ forum I sometimes cruise by recently had an interesting topic: “What’s the weirdest gig you’ve ever played?” The topic got me thinking about some of the somewhat abnormal musical engagements I’ve performed at throughout the years, and how those gigs would never have happened anywhere else but the Keys. I’ve played a couple of small boat gigs, which are much more “fun” and “entertaining” than the larger cruise ship gigs. I’ve done a couple of the larger boats, however, and I have to tell you that there’s nothing quite so challenging as trying to perform without falling on a small cruise ship with dysfunctional stabilizers in 30-foot seas. JOHN Then there’s that unique “only-on-a-cruise” circumstance BARTUS of walking to the midday buffet down halls where the railings are gaily festooned with barf bags. is a City Council Anyway, back to the small boats. There used to be a member and a small gambling boat out of Marathon called Mr. Lucky’s; former Mayor of the City of Marathe musician always had to set up on the covered upper thon. John is also deck. For those who know about boats, this particular a musician who vessel was a Great Lakes-type boat, with a broad rounded performs around bottom. This means that it didn’t handle sporty seas very town at various well. The best performing position was leaning with one’s establishments. hindquarters against the rail, holding down the microphone stand with one foot so that the microphone wouldn’t fall away or come back and smack the musician in the mouth, all the while staying out of the way of the passengers who ran up from below decks to heave off the side. Another time, I was paid a princely sum to take an acoustic guitar with me on a rather small boat as we went 20 miles offshore to fish for dolphin. It was a beautiful (if hot) clear and calm summer day… I remember there being a lot of Jimmy Buffett songs and copious amounts of cold beer with very little shade and no head onboard (just hang it over the side). Here in the Keys, there’s every kind of outdoor gig one can imagine. None, however, compares with the annual Seven Mile Bridge Run. For those unfamiliar with this annual ritual, perhaps an explanation is in order. One Saturday morning each April, they actually close down the Seven Mile Bridge for an internationally famous running event. I have performed at this event each year for at least the past 25 years. The stage is a flatbed trailer, which is parked in front of a gift shop inside a railroad car adjacent to a campground. So far, not so strange, right? Well, I have to arrive at the gig at 5:30 a.m. to be able to access the staging area before the road is shut down — and it’s really not easy to wake up at that ungodly hour after a Friday night gig. The performance time is usually from 9 to 10:30 a.m. as the runners return from their seven-mile journey. There are usually more than 2,000 runners, friends, and volunteers in attendance, as well as a fully stocked beer truck. That’s right, there’s nothing like sharing a springtime Saturday morning with all those healthy runners guzzling low-carb Michelob Ultra not long past sunrise. Though they may be sweltering and sweaty, musical gigs in the Keys are rarely boring. And if I ever start thinking about how routine things may seem, I just remember that early Saturday morning every April, and how it really gives that old adage a special new meaning: Beer — it’s not just for breakfast anymore! • • • • • John performs Wednesdays at Tarpon Creek at the Holiday Inn Express, Thursdays at Sparky’s Landing, tonight (Friday) at Havana Jack’s, Saturdays at the Postcard Inn and the Key Colony Inn, and Sundays at the Lorelei. www.johnbartus.com.
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UPPER KEYS / MARATHON / KEY WEST / JUNE 24, 2016 Key West Zonta Club presents Journey to Success 2
Nature Camp at Tropical Forest
The Zonta Club of Key West presents Journey to Success, Part 2 on Saturday, June 25 from 8:30 to 11 a.m., at The Gato Building, 1100 Simonton St. in Key West and will focus on time and money management skills. Designed for women and high school students, there is no attendance fee and includes a continental breakfast and door prizes. Call Lisa Benfield at 228-596-6647 for required pre-registration. The workshop is limited to 40 participants.
Enrollment is open for summer camp Monday, June 27 through Friday, July 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden on Stock Island. Tuition is $100 for the week, plus a $35 nonrefundable deposit fee. Limited scholarships for financial assistance are available for eligible families. Enrollment is capped at 12 students. For more information, call 305-849-8733.
Tropical Fruit Fiesta is Back at Grimal Grove The Tropical Fruit Fiesta is taking place on Saturday, June 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grimal Grove on Big Pine Key. Taste a variety of mangos, as well as rare exotic fruits. There will kids activities, acclaimed speakers, and a variety of activities, vendors, and plenty of food and plants for sale. Bring a reusable bag and water bottle. Plenty of car parking is available as well. Proceeds of the event will fund the rainwater catchment restoration project.
Unity of the Keys participates in #PresentPerfect #PresentPerfect is a message of love and affirmation for young LGBTQ people. Unity of the Keys, along with thousands of spiritual centers around the country, invite LGBTQ teens and their parents to visit an open faith community where diversity is celebrated on Sunday, June 26 at 11 a.m. at Unity of the Keys, 1011 Virginia St, Key West. The guest speaker will be Rev. Juan del Hierro, who was involved in the lawsuit that brought marriage equality to Florida in 2015. More information is available at unityofthekeys. org.
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6099 Overseas Highway Lot 103E, Keys RV Park, Marathon Affordable living in the Florida Keys. Enjoy all of the amenities that Keys RV Park has to offer including a community boat ramp, laundry facilities, Tiki hut, recreation area, showers, picnic tables and open water views. $118,000 MLS 571115
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Charity of the Month Marathon & Lower Keys Association of Realtors Charity of the Month is The Domestic Abuse Shelter. Monies raised ($656) include a portion of sales from customers referred to Royal Furniture by local Realtors, and donations collected by members. Pictured are Ryan Elwell of Royal Furniture, Jo Ann Cook of Re/Max and MLKAR, MLKAR President Kristen Brenner and Donna Hoffman and Rachel Neller, both board members of the Domestic Abuse Shelter.
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Cornhole Champions Play at the park raises funds for Habitat
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arathon is quickly becoming the Cornhole Capital of the Florida Keys. A recent tournament to benefit Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys saw 20 teams of two compete for top honors at the Marathon Community Park. It raised $1,200 to help fund the goal of finishing for new homes this year. “Everybody wants to do it again,” said Christine Todd-Young, executive director of the local Habitat chapter. “It was absolutely a fabulous time.” In addition to the play, the event featured music, food and plenty of spectators. The tournament was put together by Capt. Bill Alch (King of Cornhole), Jessica and Nick Basso. The first place winners — Greg and Mike — took home the “gold” coconut, a family pass to the Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters and a gift certificate to Burdines. The second place winners — Fire Chief John Johnson and son Matthew — received the “silver” coconut, plus two Snuba trips from Tilden’s and a free pass to tour Pigeon Key. (“I hate to say this, but it was the first time I ever played,” Johnson said.) — Weekly Staff report
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BRIEFLY Three ways to help clean up the ocean
Special Olympians compete on June 25
A “Get into your Sanctuary” cleanup is scheduled on Saturday, June 25 starting at 7:30 a.m. from Capt. Hook’s Marina in Marathon. Teams will include scuba, shoreline, and kayak. All cleanup equipment will be provided and the events are free, but diving equipment would need to be brought or rented. The scuba event will remove debris from several reefs within a three-hour period. The shoreline cleanup will work Coco Plum Beach, and the kayak crew will get debris from a mangrove forest by Tarpon Creek Marina. Afterwards, a cookout is planned. Donations can be made to the sanctuary at the event. For more information, call 305-743-2444.
In 2013, Florida became the first state to offer Standup Paddleboard (SUP) in Special Olympics thanks to the dedication of Ruth Holland, head coordinator for the Special Olympics Florida Monroe County. The program has three teams that provide inclusion for all eligible athletes who live in Key Largo to Key West: the Key West Conchs, the Middle Keys Dolphins, and the Upper Keys Manatees. These exceptional individuals have been training rigorously with their coaches and volunteers for the upcoming Area 11 games. On June 25, Special Olympics Florida athletes from Monroe and Miami-Dade counties will be competing in Area Games at Marker 88 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The results will qualify them for the State Stand Up Paddleboard games in September at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota. The public is invited to come cheer them on and discover what Special Olympics SUP is all about.
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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 44-2010-CA-00493K CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC., Plaintiff, vs. MARIA GALLETTI AUTREY, THOMAS AUTREY, JOHN MIKLOS, NANCY MIKLOS, JOSEPH GALLETTI, JAY BAKER, AND JOHN LESMAN, et al., Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Consent Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court on May 18, 2016 in Case No.: 44-2010-CA-00493K of the Circuit Court of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Monroe County, Florida in which PennyMac Corp. is the plaintiff, and Maria Galletti Autrey, Thomas Autrey, John Miklos, Nancy Miklos, Joseph Galletti, Jay Baker and John Lesman, are the defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash by sale at the front door of Monroe County Courthouse, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040 beginning at 11:00 a.m., on the 5th of July, 2016, the following described property as set forth in the Consent Final Judgment of Foreclosure, to wit: Lot 7, Block 3, GULFREST PARK, A SUBDIVISION, according to the Map or Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 119, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida. Property Address: 20 Pequena Ln., Big Coppit Key, FL 33040 ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS, MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Witness my hand and seal of this Court on May 26, 2016. AMY HEAVILIN, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: June 17 and June 24, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers
LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of I.D.B. Plumbing, located at 11450 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 in the county of Monroe, intends to register said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. By: Island Design Build and Remodeling, Inc. Published: June 17 & June 24, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers
AUTOS WANTED
ALL YEARS! Junk or Used. Cars - Vans Trucks. Running or Not. CASH 305-3320483 EMPLOYMENT
Babysitters Needed for vacationers! 305-522-6050 Apply at http:// resortchildcare. com Looking for independent worker. Must have vehicle. Great pay and training included. Call 305-304-7995 Servers & Bartenders Needed Full Time Please apply during business hours. Key Colony Inn, 700 W. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Little Palm Island is in search of the following talented employees: Housekeeping Supervisor. Please apply in person @ 28500 Overseas Hwy, Little Torch Key, FL 33042 Seeking stable happy energetic personality for PT sales position in fun gift shop. Must be year-round 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 Sweet Savannah’s
EMPLOYMENT Bake Shop NOW HIRING: AM Baker and Counter Help. Competitive PayFun Atmosphere. Please Apply In Person. 8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon
Dot Palm - Help Wanted! Lawn Maintenance Supervisor. Fl drivers lic. required. Drug Free. Apply in person 5200 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, FL 33050 Construction Foreman wanted Needs Vehicle. Pay commensurate with experience. Call 305304-7995 NOW HIRING Lunch & Dinner Shifts, Full Time Only with Experience. Apply in person, Grassy Key Outpost, MM 58 EXP. HELP ONLY needed for all positions. Apply in person Mon-Fri 10-11am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd. Marathon.
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HOBBIES/ COLLECTIBLES
Will buy old nautical items, ship wheels, compasses, large reels, half hulls, lanterns, binnacles, telegraphs. Cased ship models for sale. Call Lou 603-455-6106 PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive watches and Pilot watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305-743-4578 FISHING MISC.
ALL TYPES OF PERMITS! Rock Shrimp, King Fish, Atlantic Snapper, Grouper Gulf, 6 Pack Reef & Pelagic. Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line pkg. Many other permits avail. We buy, sell & broker all types of permits. Call before you buy or sell! Please call for prices. Licensed & Bonded. All permits guaranteed valid for transfer. Many ref’s avail. John Potts Jr. 321-
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MARATHON Full time office position Tuesdays through Saturdays 9 to 5. People and computer skills required. Diversified job with Office Administrator responsibility on Saturdays and Marketing department Tuesday through Friday. Call Drenda 305-289-6489 or email resume drenda@cbschmitt.com
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We are now hiring for the following positions:
Secretary Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Driver Applicants must apply in person to be considered. 4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
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Management positions @ Fairvilla's Sexy Things (524 Front Street, Key West Florida 33040)
Hiring for the following positions:
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.
Experienced Banquet Captains
Reply to this job posting by sending all of the following to Cherie@fairvilla.com: Letter of interest on the available position • Current resume & your availability & include your favorite joke
Apply online at Spottswood.com/careers
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.
Air Conditioning Service Technician / Installer Appliance Service Technician Competitive wages & benefits 100% medical • Matching 401K Vacation • Paid Holidays
Rewarding stable jobs with excellent benefits!!!
“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”
THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. in KEY WEST is looking for: • Driver • Behavioral Health Therapist II • Case Manager • Office Manager • Care Coordinator Visit www.guidancecarecenter.org or careers.westcare.com to apply. EEOC/DFWP, Bilingual a plus; Drug & background screening required.
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Apply in Person The Cabana Club 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach Call April 305-743-4443
2735 Overseas Highway Marathon 305-289-1748
The Guidance/Care Center, Inc, a division of
or in person at Faro Blanco Resort
Work on The Ocean Part Time • Day Shifts Experience Required
Apply at:
• Care Coordinator • Direct Care Worker for Heron House • Data Assistant/Clerk
On Call Banquet Servers
LINE COOK WANTED
Drug Free
THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. in MARATHON is looking for: • Medical Director/ Psychiatrist • Inpatient Program Coordinator
Line Cooks
HELP WANTED Desk Clerk House Keeper
Key Colony Beach Motel 441 East Ocean Drive KCB, FL 305-289-0411
Lic# EC 525
HIRING • TOP PAY for Experienced & Licensed Electricians • Benefits • Over 36 years in Marathon • Voted Best Electrical Contractor • Confidentiality Assured • If you know someone who would like to take their profession to the next level please call: Kelly Electric 305-743-6098 Kelly6098@aol.com
DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER 58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning...Caring
Dolphin Research Center has a full-time position for a Social Media & Marketing Specialist. The successful candidate will be a responsible, organized, motivated, self-directed individual who demonstrates excellent “team player” skills and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Excellent writing skills, social media experience, oral communication and interpersonal and computer skills are a must. Experience with graphic design a plus, A.B.S. /B.A. degree in communications, marketing or related field and at least 1-2 years of progressive work experience or a combination of education and experience are required. Benefits include medical, life & disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, sick & holidays, & so much more! Job description available at www.dolphins.org. Email a cover letter, resume & DRC application to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE
We Buy Gold Locally! Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn Townsquare Mall Marathon
HELP WANTED Technicians, Installers, Helpers
Excellent Working Environment & Pay. Rapid Advancement in the Fastest Growing AC Company in the Keys. Must have Valid Driver’s License Apply in Person – 140 49th St., Marathon
FOR RENT
2,500 - 10,000 sf warehouse space available with 20' ceiling plus 400 sf office and bathroom with central air conditioning. 4 bay doors and forklift ramp door, above flood. Warehouse is approved for military storage. 305-923-1358 www.toppino.net/rentals
Immediate opening for a HVAC Service Technician Upper & Middle Keys. Great Pay • Paid Holidays • Sick Pay • Medical Insurance • Paid Vacation
Apply in person 171 Hood Ave • MM 91.5 • Tavernier p 305-852-2960 • f 305-852-0656
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Bacon Happy Hour Daily 4-6pm
French Cuisine • Specializing In Seafood Indoor & Garden Dining • Open Daily 5-10pm
Now Serving Brunch Sat & Sun from 10-3
Join us for our Healthy Lunch Fare along with the comfort foods you all love! Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-4pm Dinner Daily 6-11pm
SUMMER SPECIAL
Starting June 1st
Local Summer Special
All Entree's $20 excluding Daily Specials
25% off food for Lunch Mon - Fri 11-4. Local ID must be presented for each Diner.
2 for 1 select wines by the glass from 5pm - 6:30pm. 1029 Southard St. ~ On the corner of Frances Reservations recommended ~ 305.294.0230 ~ www.cafesole.com
305.414.8626 • 416 Appelrouth Lane ½ Block off of Duval between Southard/Fleming
Some of Key West’s best dining secrets occur during the Summer, A Happier Happy Hour! 5-6:30pm $5 Bar Menu & 2-4-1 Select Wines by the Glass & Beers
Dine Inside or Outside under the Stars LIVE MUSIC
SUMMER HOURS Daily Fresh Fish Specials
DINNER Monday-Friday 5-9pm
when our local restaurants offer up an array of tasty deals on everything from entrees, small plates, cocktails and apps. So take advantage while you can and eat, drink and play like a local. Come hungry and leave happy.
Serving Ipswich Whole Bellied Clams & Maine Lobster Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. (305) 294-0102 11:30 AM – 10 PM 629 Duval St, Key West, FL
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Pick Your Top Choice Online at www.keysweekly.com from June 17 – July 8. The Food Best Key Lime Pie: Kermit’s, Blue Heaven, Square Grouper Best Fish Sandwich: B.O.’s Fish Wagon, Hogfish, Two Friends Best Cuban Sandwich: Five Brothers - Key West, Kim’s Kuban, Sandy’s Best Ethnic Food: La Trattoria, Thai Island, El Siboney Best Lunch: Roostica, Square Grouper, Camille’s Best Breakfast: Goldman’s, Blue Heaven, Two Friends Best Cup of Coffee: Cuban Coffee Queen, Kim’s Kuban, Five Brothers Best Bar: Green Parrot, The Porch, Sloppy Joe’s Best Gay Bar: 801 Bourbon, Aqua, La Te Da Best Wine Bar: Grad Vin, Little Jazz Room, Vinos on Duval Best Mojito: El Meson de Pepe, Hot Tin Roof, Island Dogs Best Beer Selection: Waterfront Brewery, The Porch, My New Joint Best Bartender: Landon Bradbary (Porch), Matt Sheehan (Jack Flats), Sandy Bowen (2 Friends) Best in Drag: INGA, Sushi, Randy Roberts Best Happy Hour: Tavern N’ Town, Alonzo’s Oyster Bar, Two Friends Best Waterfront Dining: A&B Lobster House, Louie’s Backyard, Hot Tin Roof Best Live Music Venue: Green Parrot, Smokin’ Tuna Saloon, Sloppy Joe’s Best Pizza: Roostica, Big John’s, Mr. Z’s Best Seafood: A&B Lobster House, Hogfish Bar & Grill, Square Grouper Best Steak: Tavern N’ Town, Prime, Michaels Best Taco: Garbo’s Grill, Bad Boy Burritto, Chico’s Cantina Best Food truck: Garbo’s Grill, The Blind Pig, Taco Express Best Dessert: Better Than Sex, Sunshine Grill, Blue Heaven Best Conch Fritters: Conch Republic Seafood Co., Half Shell Raw Bar, Miami Subs Best Bloody Mary: Blue Macaw, Hot Tin Roof, Two Friends Patio Best Late Night Spot: The Porch, Green Parrot, Rick’s Bar Best Margarita: Margaritaville, My New Joint, Kelly’s Caribbean Bar Best Martini: Virgilio’s, Caroline’s Other Side, Martin’s Best Brunch: Bistro 245 (Westin), Hot Tin Roof, Casa Marina Best Place To Cure A Hangover: Harpoon Harry’s, Rick’s Tree Bar, Firefly
Our Community
The Businesses
Best Resort/Hotel: Casa Marina, Marriott Beachside, Pier House Resort Best Accounting Firm: Oropeza & Parks, Jeff Allen, Michael Garcia Best Law Firm: Spottswood, Spottswood & Spottswood, Horan Wallace & Higgins, Smith | Oropeza | Hawks Best Furniture Store: Royal Furniture, Southernmost Furniture, Fast Buck’s At Home Best Fishing Guide: Andy Griffiths, Chuck Butler (Seaclusion), Todd Bowen (Capt Todd’s) Best Dive Shop: Dive Key West, Divers Direct, Key West Dive Shop Best Bait & Tackle Shop: Murray Marine, Key West Bait & Tackle, Lower Keys Tackle Best Watersports: Fury Water Adventures, Sunset Watersports, Hydro-Thunder of Key West Best Marina: Hurricane Hole Marina, Murray Marine, Garrison Bight Marina Best Customer Service: First State Bank, Fausto’s Food Palace, Strunk Ace Hardware Best Grocery Store: Fausto’s Food Palace, Publix, Winn Dixie Best Contractor: Conch Construction, Bella Construction, Fairbank Construction Best Landscape Company: Ecoscapes, Organic Accents, Mama’s Garden Center Best Performing Arts Venue: Waterfront Playhouse, Tennessee Williams Theatre, Key West Theater Best Art Gallery or Studio: The Studios of Key West, Wyland Gallery of Key West, Gallery On Greene Best Artist: Rick Worth, Wyland, Koz Best Salon: Ocean Wellness Spa, Isle Style, Poco Pelo Chic Best Auto Repair: Oily’s Auto Repair, Vern & Tommy’s, Affordable Auto & Truck Repair Best Family Owned Business: Two Friends Patio, Niles Sales and Service, Hogfish Bar & Grill Best Photographer: Rob O’Neal, Nick Doll, Ralph De Palma Best Doctor: Dr. Bruce Boros, Dr. John Norris, Dr. Jerome Covington Best Vet: All Animal Clinic, Key West Vets and Pets, Marathon Veterinary Hospital (Dr. Doug Mader) Best Realtor: Bascom Grooms, Bob Cardenas, Raymond Vazquez Best Real Estate Office: Bascom Grooms Realty, Engle & Volkers, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services (Knight & Gardener) Best Bank: First State Bank, Keys Federal Credit Union, Centennial Bank Best Jewelry Store: Jeff’s Gems, Emeralds International, Neptune Designs Best Car Dealer: Niles Sales & Service, KIA, Duncan Auto Best Business: First State Bank, Hogfish Bar and Grill, Two Friends Patio Best B&B / Guest House: The Gardens Hotel, Eden House, Chelsea House Best Overall Restaurant: Santiago’s Bodega, Tavern N’ Town, Two Friends Patio Best Chiropractor: Dr. Darold Leto, Dr. Steven Oropeza, Dr. Jim Gerbracht Best Dentist: Dr. Hector Guzman, Dr. Charles Troxel, Dr. Claude Harris Best Florist: Flowers By Gilda, Love in Bloom Florist M, Mama Flowers Best Insurance: Fullers, Porter Allen, Southernmost Insurance Best Liquor Store: Don’s Place, Jolly’s, Conch Town Liquor
Best Place to People Watch: Mallory Square, Duval Street, Rick’s Tree Bar Best Place to take the Kids: Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, Key West Aquarium, Astro City Best Sunset: Mallory Square, Hot Tin Roof, Latitudes (Sunset Key) Best Event: Key West Songwriters Festival, Fantasy Fest, Zombie Bike Ride Best Park: Ft. Zachary Taylor, Bayview Park, Higgs Beach Dog Park Best Local Festival: Key West Seafood Festival, Goombay Festival, Key West Pride Best Elected Official: Craig Cates, Clayton Lopez, Sam Kaufman Best Neighborhood: Casa Marina, Bahama Village, The Meadows Best Place to Have a Wedding: Casa Marina, Southernmost On the Beach, The Southernmost House Best Tourist Attraction: Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, Conch Tour Train, Hemmingway House Best Local Celebrity: Howard Livingston, Bill Hoebee, Judy Blume Best Non-Profit Organization/Foundation: Florida Keys SPCA, Wesley House, Samuel’s House Best Musician: Howard Livingston, Caffeine Carl, Larry Baeder Best Place to take a Date: Latitudes, Louie’s Backyard, Hot Tin Roof Best Band: Patrick & the Swayzees, The Bubba System Band, Howard Livingston and the MM 24 Band Best DJ: DJ Buggy, DJ Chaka, Markie Dee Stevens Best Beach: Ft. Zachary Taylor, Higgs, Smathers Best Thespian or Performing Artist: Erin McKenna, Chris Tanner, INGA
The Bubba’s to be presented July 16 at the Key West Theater.
Sponsored by
All proceeds to benefit Samuel’s House
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Sewer Connections 305
872-1876
• New Construction • Remodeling • Irrigation
305
Landscaping Services
296-BLUE
• Pools & Spas • Solar Lic## RF11067168
PC 606
Operating Since 2004
KEY WEST,
inc.
PROP DOC
New & Used / Sales & Service Propellers, Shafts, Struts, Rudders
We Service and Sell Marine A/C, Refrigeration, Watermakers, Batteries, Solar Systems, Anything Electrical! • Serving Ocean Reef to Key West since 1976
305-289-1150
Only Laser Scanner in the Keys No Need to Send Your Prop to the Mainland & Waste Valuable Fishing Time Outboard Shafts 305-292-0012 Inboard and Outboard Straightened on Boat 6003 Peninsular Ave. Stock Island-FL Free Propeller Analysis
propdrkw@gmail.com
www.saltservice.net 2992 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 Showroom MM 48.5 SALT SERVICE, INC.
Florida Solar Contractor CVC 56734
New Swimming Pools
FAAST MOBILE SERVICE
Fiberglass and Concrete Remodeling and Plastering
Specializing in Personal Watercraft & Jet Boat Repair – over 20 years
CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE TODAY.
Glenn Faast, Owner
Lic# CPC1457751
305 481-9106 / faastg@aol.com Licensed #29240-101686 Commercial / Residential
305-849-8063 • Marathon, FL
MARCH HARE MARINE SERVICES CERTIFIED MARINE SURVEYS MASTER MARINE SURVEYOR SERVING ALL THE KEYS
LICENSED CFC1427241
10700 5TH AVENUE GULF P. O. BOX 500995 MARATHON, FLORIDA KEYS 33050
office: cell: e-mail:
305-743-3368 305-240-4487 mhms@juno.com CAPTAIN DAVID A. FOLEY
Now Hiring
Waitstaff, Food Runners & Hosts Great Opportunity to work year round! Please apply in person daily at 3pm. Sparky's Landing! (305) 684-9799
Only $35 Puts Your Business Card Here
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LIFE ON THE LINE BAIT DELIVERY SERVICE
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PILCHARDS - PINFISH - CRABS BALLYHOO - HOMEMADE CHUM & MORE ISLAMORADA TO KEY WEST CALL FOR PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
BUSINESS: (305) 998-4854
CELL: (813) 480-4137
The Weekly Newspapers www.KeysWeekly.com
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let’s do business - (305) 743-0844 Vacation Rental Property Managers We maximize owners income while maintaining homes to the strictest standards.
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MM 52 Oceanside
743-7800
DEALER FOR
LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED
Licensed & Insured #SP3799 & MV62849
AUTO GLASS
• Work with all Ins. Comps. • Windshield Replacement • Free Mobile Service • Stone Chip Repair
• PGT Windows & Doors Sales & Installation • Store Fronts • Tub & Shower Enclosures • Safety & Tempered Glass
305-390-2315
www.KeysRentalsOnline.com
• Furniture Glass • Marine Glass • Lexan • Custom Sand Blasting • Mirrors & Mirror Walls
Spalling Repairs
Total Home & Business TH&B
Painting and Repairing since 1989
Lic. #CGC 1515665 #CFC 1428730
Concrete Restoration Concrete Butterfly Steps New Construction Floors/Tile Docks
954-609-7551 thbrepair@hotmail.com www.flpainter.com
Licensed and Insured License #sp4116
Specializing in Concrete Restoration
(305) 735-4042
"We don't strive to be the cheapest, but we do strive to be the best"
WWW.ROYAL-CREST.COM
Barbara Sanchez Home & Offices Expertly Cleaned Fast Dependable Service “We Clean Your Place, Like it Was Our Place”
Excellent References Upon Request
305-766-0819 305-924-0179
Featured Partner
Nails by Ivis
Manicures • Pedicures Acrylics • Gelish • Facials • Waxing
5177 Overseas Highway Call us about Land/Sea/Air packages (305) 743 7575 Email us at stw@seatheworldtravel.com Business hours: MON-TUE-THU-FRI 9am to 4pm Appointments by request.
ART GALLERY MARATHON’S LARGEST ART GALLERY OVER 50 LOCAL ARTISTS AFFORDABLE MATTING & FRAMING (305) 998-4165 • 2888 O/S HWY, MARATHON MM 48.5
(Between Office Depot & Main Post Office)
Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-1631
mlcooper@cooperspaintbody.com Our Business is Environmentally Friendly!
305-664-0099 www.TikiHuts.com
STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002
OVER THE SEAS PROPERTIES • Condo & HOA Management • Property Management • Commercial & Residential Real Estate • Home Watch & Maintenance
305-304-9373 otsproperties.com Randy Currelly & Thea Knott
www.marathonhairandnailsalon.com
Specializing in Color and Highlights Haircuts Keratin Treatments 5177 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 (Between Office Depot and Main Post Office)
305-289-1631 www.marathonhairandnailsalon.com
Cooper’s Paint & Body Since 305-294-5581 1952 6391 3rd Street Key West, FL 33040
NEW & REPAIR
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A FULL SERVICE MARINA
MERCURY EVINRUDE SUZUKI Sales – Parts – Service
A family-owned professional business in the heart of the Florida Keys.
MM29.7 Big Pine Key 305-872-2243 www.sea-center.com
Letisia Powell Sales Associate Se Habla Español
Cell: 305-797-0399 Office: 305-292-2923 Lpowell37@gmail.com 211 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040
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s ’ a n a D AIR CONDITIONING Lic # CAC 1818326
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL www.danasairconditioning.com
Ice Machines • Pool Heaters • Service Agreements Phone: (305)289-9498 Fax: (305)743-8810
All Keys Real Estate
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Rent the Legendary Keys Cruisers $45 per week includes baskets-locks-lights
We also rent Kayaks
Free Delivery, Free Pick Up & Free Snow Removal Marathon and Key Colony Beach
305-743-3204
www.bikemarathonbikerentals.com
“SHUT YOUR WINDOWS, SHUT YOUR DOORS, YOU AIN’T GONNA BE HOT NO MORE”
Brenda Alexander
Broker Associate
Selling The Florida Keys...
10055 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 305-481-5156 (Direct) www.KeysIslandSales.com Brenda@KeysIslandSales.com Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
Great Prices, Good Service, Good People Joel & Bonnie Cadbury
Call the Experts!
Licensed & Insured Lic # CAC056987
305-289-1748
2735 OVERSEAS HWY MARATHON, FL 33050
Kitchen Cabinets Sales REAL Wood Cabinets at Particle Board Prices KitchenKorner/Fred's Beds 1333 O/S Hwy, MM 53.5 • 305-743-7277
Ceramic Tile We Do Porcelain Installations! Marble Licensed & Insured Granite Tops FREE ESTIMATES & 109th St, Marathon Floor & Wall Tiles U.S.1 (Across from Beall’s Outlet) Carpets Lic#SP-3562 289-3019
Licensed & Insured Contractor # CACO53827
DOT PALM, Inc. LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES
SP 3636
TREE CLIMBER WANTED F R E E E S T I M AT E S FREE
MULCH
WWW.DOTPALMS.COM
ARTIC TEMP, INC. Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Residential, Commercial & Marine Ice Machine - Sales - Service Phone: (305) 743-5288
Fax: (305) 743-6887
got brick? Fight pesky mosquitoes without worsening allergies or illnesses. A greener alternative for mosquito control. Pesticide-free and easy to install.
WWW.WINDOWSCREENMOSQUITOTRAP.COM
installation • repairs commercial retaining walls brick cleaning & sealing Dave Keller (305) 304-3966
Julie Tong (305) 922-2033 5190 Overseas Hwy Marathon, FL 33050
Julie@casacasadesignstudio.com www.casacasadesignstudio.com
family owned & operated
POSH ISLAND GIFTS & HOME DECOR
Twins Cleaning Services Marilyn & Zulema Nunez
(305) 394-7131 / (305) 587-8240 Twinscleaningservices1988@gmail.com
Commercial, Residential and New Construction Free Estimates and References Available
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Joe’s Marathon Pawn 6679 O/S Hwy. – Marathon, FL 305-743-3082
Ballroom & Latin Dance Private & Group Lessons First Lesson Free!
Theo & Ganine’s DANCE CENTER 305-766-3428 Gulfside Village #40
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