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Art season is in full bloom throughout the Southernmost City, and galleries are bustling with activity. Artist Peter Vey’s work — titled ‘Desoto at El Nacional’ — is part of the ‘Crossing the Line’ exhibit on display at Gallery on Greene for two weeks, beginning Saturday, Feb. 27. For more on the Key West art and theater scene, see pages 18-19.

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By Hays Blinckmann Traffic. That dirty little word has infested our island like skinny jeans and outlet stores. It’s here and unavoidable thanks to construction, brightly colored rental cars, semis full of Kraft food and out-of-state plates. With only one little bridge connecting us to the rest of the continental United States, it forces us to think…

How else can we get across the Cow Key Channel?

Signs of a heart attack are rarely this obvious.

Nela Sulak speaking for most of today’s children answered easily, “Hoverboards. Forget cars, everyone should have hoverboards.”

Well, duh.

Sara Moses, a true Old Towner, said, “I don’t go to Stock Island, I don’t want to ride my bike that far.”

Craig Reynolds, landscape architect, thinks structurally. “That’s easy. Zip lines. Fun for everyone,” he said.

During a heart attack, every minute matters. So, know the warning signs. If you experience them, call 911 and get to the nearest emergency room. And know that Lower Keys Medical Center is here to help

Maybe the city can do a survey and put Paula’s Crewe’s suggestion on the next ballot. “Start a ferry service across the channel.”

(Just joking, Commissioners. Don’t worry.)

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Jeffrey Cardenas, owner of Salt Gallery, said a pedestrian bridge across Cow Key Channel is the best solution. “Forget the car unless you have an extra hour to spare. And if you bike through the Triangle, you’re taking your life in your hands.”

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Tarpon Harbour in Marathon — currently under construction — is considered to be a test project by many. Sixty-two of the 108 units are deemed affordable for those with median incomes, although exact monthly costs for rent have yet to be published.

Municipalities join conservation; policy-making begins

By Sara Matthis

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he Monroe County Workforce Housing Committee met Feb. 19 in Marathon — it’s first inter-governmental gathering that included officials from Key West, Islamorada and Marathon. About two-dozen officials formed a rough circle to give reports on current affordable housing conditions within their jurisdictions, as well as discuss solutions. The meeting was open to the public and many citizens also voiced concerns and offered suggestions.

The meeting was facilitated

by Robert Jones of the Florida State University’s Consensus Center, the same entity that prepared a detailed “stakeholder assessment” report about the issue in April of 2015.

Key West’s Planning Director Thaddeus Cohen, the former secretary of the state Department of Community Affairs (DCA) under Governor Jeb Bush from 2004 to 2007, said he’s exploring some new avenues to develop affordable housing.

He suggests policy changes that would allow him to bring a block of affordable housing permits forward all at once, rather than allotting a certain number every year until 2023 as outlined by the state.

“If we pool those, it will allow developers to aggregate [permits] to do projects of size.

Economies of scale will drive down construction costs,” Cohen said.

He also suggested loosening parking requirements and density requirements to appeal to developers.

George Garrett, the planning director for Marathon, said one of the city’s challenges is retaining affordable housing

that is not deed restricted. He said about 50 percent of homes in Marathon were built before 1975, the year floodplain restrictions were put in place.

“Those will probably be redeveloped in the next few years, and finding ways to preserve the affordability of those units is important,” Garrett said.

Islamorada Planning Director Cheryl Cioffari outlined the village’s position, noting the council recently allowed caretaker cottages up to 1,500 square feet to be deed restricted. She said the village has 37 unused allocations for affordable housing and allocated two permits last year.

“There’s not a strong desire to develop affordable housing in Islamorada,” she said. “Feedback on the length of the deed restriction [years before house can be sold at market rate] is that investors will not see a return.”

Monroe County’s Senior Director of Planning Mayte Santamaria reported on the

county’s position. She said the county has a pool of 220 unused allocations and a total of 700 to be used before they expire in 2023. Some of those affordable permits have been promised to Marathon for projects that are still pending.

Various citizens offered suggestions and anecdotal data.

Monroe County School Board Member Bobby Highsmith said that 15 new teachers were hired in 2014, but only one of those returned the following year due to housing costs. David Dipre of the Florida Wildlife Commission and Marianne Benvenuti of the Guidance Clinic also cited high employee turnover rates.

Members of the public suggested policing homes violating vacation rental law and depriving communities of affordable housing, and also building developments specifically for seniors who might vacate a Keys home to live in the facility, increasing the stock of available affordable housing.

Monroe County Mayor Pro Tem Heather Carruthers, although absent, forwarded discussion items for the taskforce.

For example, should the cities and county come up with a consistent income requirements to qualify for affordable housing? Should the number of years a property is deed restricted be consistent?

Key West developer Ed Swift had some specific ideas, too.

First, he wanted to make city planning directors full members of the taskforce. He also suggested striking the words “deed restricted” from the collective vocabulary.

“Either take out the language or make the deed restrictions last forever, in perpetuity,” he said. Swift said it is more advantageous to own the land under affordable housing on a longterm lease and then subsidize the project with cash to make the development more attractive for investors.

“You cannot build median or low-income housing without a subsidy,” Swift said. “And, if you don’t identify a funding source you will never build it.”

The City of Key West, Islamorada and Marathon followed up the county roundtable gathering with meetings of its own this week.

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n 1966, as Cold War politics dictated world policy, the United States Navy expanded its presence throughout the Southernmost City. As a result, Key West became an ironic mirror of the Cold War divide; but instead of opposing doctrines, the island was alienated by the discord between Navy personnel and local citizens.

During that time the Navy was a predominant presence on the island but largely removed from local life. And in February of 1966, the social chasm between the military and civil-

ians had escalated to a point of contention. Although the two entities were living and working in the same back yard, they were operating with little communication and diverging visions.

Yet one group recognized a vital need for unity on the island and began the daunting task of harmonizing the two opposing factions. Members of the Key West Chamber of Commerce, such as Frank and Phil Toppino, Joe Pinder, John Spottswood, Earl Duncan and Ed Knight, came together and formed the Military Affairs Committee (MAC) exactly 50 years ago this month.

The Military Affairs Committee aimed to bridge the gap between servicemen and locals.

For starters, the group believed the future of Key West was reliant on community leaders and Navy personnel working together. MAC knew that both sides would need to recognize various concessions, but they gambled on educating the locals first. To do this, MAC led a campaign to raise awareness on the military’s economic and social value to Key West — and it worked.

“Key West today is recognized by the military nationwide as the most military-friendly community in the USA, “ said Phil Goodman, president of MAC. (Goodman is also retired Army and serves as Commissioner for District II of Mosquito Control as well as USCG auxiliary).

Friday, Feb. 26, the top brass — both military and civilian — will gather and celebrate 50 years of harmonious success. Since the mid ’60s, MAC has helped fund and facilitate community projects such as the annual Wounded Warrior Project’s “Soldier Ride,” Military

Among those pictured at an executive board meeting are Phil Goodman, president; Pat Lefere, vice president; and Jim Reynolds, treasurer.

Balls, Sigsbee Charter School sponsorship, “Military Day” for Leadership Monroe and the Southernmost Air Spectacular.

And each year, MAC honors up to 60 military personnel living in Key West for their outstanding leadership and service.

“All total, the military members contribute tens of thousands of hours each year,” said Phil Goodman, in regard to the military’s community outreach.

Today, MAC maintains 50 civilian members with board members who work closely with all heads of Military command (NAS, USCG, US Army, Joint Interagency Task Force and NCO).

“The Military Affairs Committee provides the forum for continual sharing of information between the local leaders,” said Jim Scholl, Key West City Manager and former Commander of NAS 2003-2006. “And is also the forum for recognition of the great contribution the military members and their families make to the community during their tours of duty in the Keys.”

On Friday, MAC will honor two founding members — Ed Knight and Frank Toppino — at Oceanside La Trattoria to commemorate a half century of progress. Visit www.keywestmac.com for details.

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he didn’t see the movie “Gravity,” or “Apollo 13.”

She stays away from “fake” space, and has had her eye on becoming an astronaut since as old as she can remember. Dr. Katie Pridemore, the assistant professor of mathematics at Florida Keys Community College, meets the height requirement and experience needed for the application, so after friends kept sending her the link saying, “Katie, this is you,” she grabbed a pack of her favorite freeze-dried astronaut ice cream and filled it out.

“It’s pretty crazy,” she said, adding she checked with FKCC about job security because she has an eight-in-6,000 chance of joining NASA in Houston. “I might not have a chance, but I have to try.”

Pridemore attended an engineering, science, and technology magnet school and said one of her best, young memories was speaking with actual space mission astronauts. “Being an astronaut has always been front in my mind,” the University of Central Florida Ph.D. said.

After watching the 1986 movie “Space Camp,” she begged her parents to send her to real Space Camp in Cape Canaveral, hoping she might accidentally be sent up on a mission. She went to camp, but never made it on a mission – yet.

Pridemore not only meets the on-paper requirements, but the local endurance athlete is training for her first 12-mile Swim Around Key West in June, finished her first full marathon at SOMO is October, and has completed two Olympicdistance triathlons and eight half marathons. When she sets her mind to something, she

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accomplishes it. Her biggest accomplishment yet: “runstreaking.” She has successfully run at least one mile every single day for 415 consecutive days and counting — through bouts with the pneumonia and the flu.

“They have treadmills in space, I looked,” she said.

If selected, a move to Huston would be in her future. “My husband, Adam, asked me what would happen if I did get selected and never actually went to space,” she said. “I wouldn’t mind, I would learn so much and get to really put my math background to the test.”

When asking her threeand-a-half-year-old son Teddy about mom’s plans, he said he didn’t want to be an astronaut, just a pirate. She also has an 18-month-old girl, Jolene.

“My biggest concern would be being away from my family,” she said. “But, they are all very supportive of this dream of mine. And, going to space doesn’t scare me at all.”

Training would take about four years, in apparatuses nicknamed “The Vomit Comet,” before she would even see the option of going to space. “If NASA contacts you,” she said in a Facebook post, “please let them know how awesome I am, and that being an astronaut is seriously what I was meant to do.”

As for the astronaut ice cream, she just learned it’s not a real thing in “real” space.

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“Thank you to every single person who has been involved with the agency over the last 30 years,” said Scott Pridgen, Director of AIDS Help. “What a difference you’ve made.”

AIDS Help celebrated its 30th anniversary last weekend at Truman Little White House.

The event touched on the four pillars AIDS Help works in: Treatment, Prevention, Housing, and Research.

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KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly 1. Dean and Keith Townsend with AIDS Help Director Scott Pridgen celebrate 30 years of caring.

and Roy Bishop chat about some of the agency’s highlights during the past 30 years.

2. Debra and Patrick keeps the tunes coming at Truman Little White House.

4. Bob Bedgerow, left, Christopher Elwell, Dena Bagerow, Karen FrankNoll, Jerry Hughes, and Stacy Stahl snack on some of the yummies created by the Iron Chefs.

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DATES Saturday, Feb. 27 • Kid’s invertebrates program at 9:45 a.m. to noon at Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center, Big Pine Key. • Black History Month celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Jessie Hobbs Park, Marathon.

• Loggerhead sea turtle release at noon from Higg’s Beach.

• Lower Keys Women’s Club Fashion Show at noon at Doubletree Resort, Key West.

• The Key West Poetry Guild meets at 4 p.m. at Nelson English Park, Key West.

• Reggae Moonsplash concert starting at 5 p.m. at East Martello Tower, Key West.

• Red Barn Theatre Gala from 5 to 7 p.m. at Truman Little White House, Key West.

Sunday, Feb. 28 • Free animal farm open from 1 to 3 p.m. at Sheriff’s Headquarters Complex, Stock Island.

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• Aqua Idol supporting Waterfront Playhouse from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Aqua Lounge, Key West.

Wednesday, March 2 • Café Con Libros author talk: Bob Perlow at 10 a.m. at Key West library.

• Café Con Libros author talk: Joan Jacobs Brumberg at 10 a.m. at Key West library.

• Key West Garden Club meeting at 1:30 p.m. at Fort West Martello.

Thursday, March 3 • Keys Arts Mosaic opening at 5:30 p.m. at Ocean Sotheby’s, Islamorada.

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MOTE Marine breaks down barriers New laboratory will be state-ofthe-art

By Kristen Livengood

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ote Marine’s Summerland Key home had humble beginnings after being wiped off Pigeon Key during Hurricane Georges in 1998.

What started as a mangrove rehabilitation and restoration site, quickly changed to coral restoration when the team stumbled upon the micro-fragmentation

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process, doubling the rate of growth for the corals.

“Our 10 year goal is to plant a million corals,” said Executive Director of the Keys facility David Vaughn, who lives across the canal from the laboratory and holds his breath while kayaking to work to keep his carbon footprint as small as possible. “Our goal will happen when we break this building into tiny pieces, and build a million more corals.”

Dr. Nate Crosby, President and CEO of Mote, added that this is a momentous occasion for coral research and restoration. “This new laboratory will have impact for centuries to come,” he said.

The new facility is slated to attract scientists from around the world with 19,000 square feet of infrastructure. “It will be an international resource,” said Crosby. The facility will also be rated to withstand a category five hurricane and have gold LEED status for eco-sustainability.

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KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly 1. Officials and donors for Mote’s planned new facility on Summerland Key celebrate the demolition of old buildings with Mote leaders and scientists: Dr. David Vaughan, Nancy Moskovitz, Rick Moskovitz, Elizabeth Moore, Dr. Michael Crosby and George Mazzarantani.

2. Chris Haack of Haack Excavating explains the levers to Dr. Michael Crosby, who takes the first swing at the old building.

3. Local Mote friend Dolly Garlo hammers away at the old building before it is demolished.

4. Peter Rosasco, co-chair of Mote’s Florida Keys Advisory Board, said he saw potential years ago when Mote staff came to him and said, “Give me some sand, and the tools I need, and I will build you a reef in 10 years.”

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f you’ve ever strolled past one of the many establishments in Key West and heard what appeared to be a full band playing, then walked in to find just one man behind a guitar, good chance it was Joal Rush. By far one of the most talented musicians to frequent Key West, Joal’s unique ability to “loop” guitar phrases seamlessly is a wonder to behold.

Paired with his incredible vocals and beautiful songwriting, he is truly a must-see while in Key

West.

Born in Camden, South Carolina, Joal was immediately immersed in music. His mother and father were both musicians, performing together and separately, so he and his two siblings were very used to the “ musician’s life” at an early age. In fifth grade, Joal auditioned for the chance to lip synch “Sweet Child O Mine” at a school talent show. When asked if he would actually sing the tune, he nailed it and the rest was history!

Though he “dabbled” in theater for a bit, Joal soon realized his

passion was playing music and he has never looked back.

Joal’s first Key West visit occurred when he joined a singer/ songwriter from Nashville to play Hog’s Breath almost 15 years ago. Upon hearing him, Charlie Bauer encouraged Joal to come back down and play solo and he has been doing so ever since. Although he calls Nashville home, Joal spends quite a bit of time in Key West playing two-to-three week stretches at the Smoking Tuna both solo and with other guests such as Caffeine Carl, Claire Finley, Nick Norman and a host of others.

Nashville allows Joal to focus on his songwriting, which is his primary concern at the moment. He hopes to have new material out this year including a track he recently recorded at the Ramble Room studio.

Joal was a part of the very first Sunday Ramble and will certainly be back on the bill in the months to come.

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“I’ve been hanging around them for some time and the vibe has always been great. They asked me recently if I would open for them in a different market and I jumped at it,” said Causion.

Causion (real name Gregory Bailey) lives in South Florida and has worked the region’s reggae scene for years. The reggae band will join Third World and Johnny Dread for a special, once-ayear concert at East Martello Fort in Key West.

Third World, who hails from Jamaica, has received

10 Grammy Nominations and was awarded “The United Nations Peace Medal” for their contributions in music and lyrical prose. Furthermore, the Reggae icons have performed with tons of rock heavyweights, including Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Santana, Peter Gabriel and Sting. Johnny Dread, a local favorite with Cuban roots, will be the opening act at the festival — equipped with new material and classics hits.

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by The Rotary Club of Key West, along with Key West Arts & Historical Society.

A portion of the proceeds benefit the Rotary’s College Scholarship Fund. The reggae concert will have food and drink vendors, beer and liquor and a kids area. The show is from 5 to 11 p.m. and advance tickets (along with V.I.P.) are available at www.keystix.com.

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BOTTLE CAP LOUNGE DJ Dance Party – Fridays and Saturdays Country Dancing with Marvin – Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.

DJ Dino House Music– Tuesdays at 10 p.m.

Karaoke with Shawn – Wednesdays at 8 p.m.

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By Kristen Livengood Pulled fresh from the sour orange trees that grow around the pool at Southernmost Inn on United Street, sour oranges are fresh squeezed for the perfect ingredient in the The Patio Bar’s specialty sour-tini.

Mixed with Makers Mark, agave nectar, and freshsqueezed lemon juice, the sour-tini is popular with locals looking for a hideaway off Duval and the guests who stay at the hotel. “You can’t find this anywhere else in Key West,”said The Patio Bar’s bartender, Kelly Schwegler.

The idea for the drink came from the bar manager, who was chatting about the contents of the tree one afternoon, when they decided to cut one of the oranges up and experiment.

“The fresh, straight from the tree, ingredients are what make it so popular,” she said.

Schwegler moved to Key West five months ago to beat the hustle and bustle of big New York City living. She’s been at The Patio Bar for the past four after a reference from a friend pointed her in that direction.

“I get to meet people from all around the world,” she said, “plus I get to be at a laidback small bar, hidden just steps from Duval.”

When she isn’t shaking drinks, she is practicing yoga or out paddleboarding.

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KEYS EATS

Try the trio: grilled Key West Pinks in a red Thai curry sauce over ginger stir-fried rice and carrots; grilled Mahi-Mahi with a lime-butter sauce; and Lobster Thermidor.

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hen approaching the Flaming Buoy Filet Co. on Packer Street — tucked into one of Key West’s quaint, less-traveled neighborhoods — you might feel as if you are walking into a tasteful, yet funky market. Passing under delicate flower boxes, past the rustic chalkboard sign, you will no doubt be struck by the elegant simplicity of the interior, a classic Keys example of maximizing minimal space.

It’s the perfect place for a romantic evening any day of the week.

We opted to dine al fresco, as the Flaming Buoy entrance is flanked by two large, inviting porches. Our server, Mikah Norona, even offered us bug spray, and remembered members of my party from earlier visits. She was very knowledgeable, providing polished yet casual service.

Mikah explained the reasons behind the obvious midwest influence: from the hearty chili with dark chocolate and baking spice notes, to the decadent chicken and waffles, and the fall-off-the-bone Danish ribs.

She said owners Fred Isch and Scot Foreste hail from Cincinnati's Bearcat country, and brought their favorite recipes with them. And boy, are we glad they did!

We began with a mango bellini, which immediately

transported me to brunch (one of my favorite places), and the appetizer trio. With a small portion of decadent lobster mac and cheese, grilled and marinated Key West shrimp with a complex cilantro lime chutney, and Caprese salad with marinated heirloom cherry tomatoes, this shareable appetizer got a fantastic experience off and running. We also could not resist sampling the chili, smothered in cheese and onions. It is prominently featured in several of the Flaming Buoy’s dishes, in-

The pan-seared Hogfish with banana salsa comes with grilled corn-on-thecob and a savory Broccoli Cake.

cluding the Chili Cheese Coney and the Three Way, a Cincinnatiarea favorite, combining a mélange of ingredients like chili, spaghetti, and sour cream.

Do not assume, however, that Flaming Buoy is only serving up meat and potatoes. Our entree consisted of some of the most classically delicate seafood on the island, beginning with the Lobster Thermidor.

This staple of East Coast aristocracy is rich and comforting, and seems to somehow fit perfectly in this eclectic menu. We paired this dish with the Shooting Star Black Bubbles, a rare sparkling red wine from the Lake County region of California. With its aromas of black fruit and chocolate cake, this wine complemented the upscale casserole’s creamy goodness quite well.

We also could not resist sampling the grilled mahi mahi with lime butter sauce. Cooked to perfection, and served over creamy homemade mashed potatoes, we once again could see Ohio sneak into the picture, in the best way. This dish was paired with Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc — a citrusy wine with balanced acidity and pronounced lemongrass notes, a great accompaniment to the whole plate. It also bears mentioning that many of the dishes were served with a slightly spicy Broccoli Cake, a moist, crave-worthy treat all by itself.

No visit to the Flaming Buoy would be complete without one of its innovative desserts.

Try the Tropical Stir Fry or spicy chocolate quesadilla to get your taste buds and frontal lobe active at the same time!

For comfort food with style in a quirky, casual atmosphere, the Flaming Buoy Filet Co. will have you falling in love, as well.

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Operation Graduation needs donations Every year, Key West High School and the community sponsor a post-graduation event for graduates called Operation Graduation. The all-night event provides a safe, drug-and-alcohol-free celebration with dancing, music, games, food, and giveaways.

Event organizers are seeking donations, both monetary and prize worthy. To donate or find out more, call Monica Fletchall at Key West High School at 305293-1549, Ext. 54383.

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Author Hallie Ephron to speak at Key West Theater New York Times best-selling suspense novel author Hallie Ephron will speak at the Friends of the Key West Library speaker series on Monday, Feb. 29 at 6 p.m. at Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St. Admission is free and seating is available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For more information, go to friendsofthekeywestlibrary.org.

West Martello Garden offers several events The Key West Garden Club will host Dr. Chad Husby on Thursday, March 3 at 1:30 p.m. at Fort West Martello. It is free and open to the public.

Husby’s presentation will be “The Garden Primeval: Ancient Plant Forms in Nature and Cultivation.” He is the botanical horticulturist at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.

Additionally, the Key West Orchid Society presents “Wild About Orchids” Friday to Sunday, March 4-6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at West Martello Gardens.

Vendors, raffles, food and free parking are planned. The public is encouraged to enter orchids in bloom to possibly win a ribbon. Entries are accepted Monday, Feb. 29 through Wednesday, March 2 for the judged show, which is affiliated with the American Orchid Society. For more information, visit keywestorchidsociety.org or call Marie at 305-509-7744.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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Gala chairs join together with sponsors at a preview party at Judge Peary and Richard Fowler’s Key Haven home. The event was in honor of those who are sponsoring the party this weekend.

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n March 2015, Key West Firefighter and Paramedic Frankie Gutierrez was diagnosed with both Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. While fighting the disease, he became an inspiration to many. His positive attitude and perseverance is a lesson that even in the worst of times, there is hope.

On Saturday, Feb. 27, the American Cancer Society’s Diamond Gala of the Keys will honor Gutierrez as its first Champion of Hope. Held at the Marriott Beachside, “A Night in Paris,” will be a celebration of those who have won the battle, and a remembrance of those who haven’t.

The American Cancer Society assisted 28 Keys patients with lodging while having treatments, providing 163 nights at no or reduced cost. The Road to Recovery Program provided 254 trips to treatment for 31 patients, and 12 breast cancer patients were provided support through our Reach to Recovery Program.

A few tickets are still available for the event.

Call Julie Cuneo at 305-292-2333 or visit diamondgalaofthekeys.org for more information.

More pictures from the pre-gala event can be found at keysweekly.com.

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In an event to raise money for Relay for Life, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the Key West Police will face off on the basketball court on Saturday, March 12. The Sheriff’s “Stars” will play the KWPD “Finest” in the fourth annual “Let’s Dunk on Cancer” game at 11 a.m. at the Key West High School gymnasium. The event is open to the public. A $5 donation would be appreciated at the door and there will be food, drinks and raffle tickets on sale. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life.

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ART SCENE

WHAT’S COMING

ORATORIO CHORALE Sunday, Feb. 28 @ 4 p.m.

Mozart Mass in C Minor

KWAHS March 4-6 Photography workshop

The inaugural performance of Key West’s Masterwork Oratorio Chorale will take place at the Key West United Methodist Church. The first presentation of this new, invitation/audition group of singers will be the magnificent Mozart Mass in C Minor, an exciting blend of baroque and romantic styles.

Donations at the door.

Allen Rokach — hailed by the New York Academy of Sciences as “one of the world’s preeminent flower and garden photographers” — will lead a weekend titled “Outside The Lines.” The workshop includes a lecture and instruction on location. Cost is $120/$150 for members and nonmembers.

FRIENDS OF LIBRARY Saturday, March 5 @ 9:30 a.m.

Book Sale Friends of the Key West Library will sponsor the monthly book sale on Saturday, March 5, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Palm Garden next to the library, 700 Fleming St. in Key West. Books from all genres will be available, plus DVDs and CDs, and baked goods. Proceeds benefit library programs.

EAST MARTELLO Sunday, March 13 @ 5 p.m.

Donavon Frankenreiter Pro surfer-turned musician Donavon Frankenreiter returns for another big sunset concert at historic Fort East Martello, kicking off with local favorite Miguel Perez. Fans appreciate the “feel-good” music and relaxed atmosphere that ramps up at times for upbeat dancing in front of the stage.

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ON THE STAGE

‘The Producers’ stars Stephanie Sander and David Perlman, seated, and Jeffrey Harwell, David Black, Tom Luna and Dave Bootle.

Get set for ‘The Producers’ Contributed

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few years ago “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” was a hit at the Waterfront Playhouse. Then came “The Drowsy Chaperone” in 2013 and last year’s blockbuster, “Monty Python’s Spamalot.” But none of those compare with the enormous scope of Mel Brooks’ musical juggernaut, “The Producers,” which opens at the Waterfront Playhouse on Thursday, March 3 and runs until March 26.

With a cast of 19, a five-member orchestra, multiple sets and over 250 costumes, “The Producers” will be the largest musical production the Waterfront has ever taken on. Director Danny Weathers say, “I’m beyond excited. We have one of the most talented musical theater casts we’ve ever had on our stage. I’m not sure where we will put every one and every thing backstage, but I believe we’re up for the challenge. And Mel Brooks’ hilarious musical has one of the best scores and

books we’ve ever presented.”

Opening night includes a gala after party. There are two low-priced previews on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 1-2, as well as a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, March 26. All other performances are at 8 p.m.

“Mel Brooks’ The Producers” won 12 Tony Awards, the most in Broadway history. One of the Tonys went to costumer, William Ivey Long, and the Waterfront is renting his costume designs from the prestigious Costume World Rentals.

The musical takes place in 1959 with Max Bialystock, a once successful Broadway producer, who has sunk to a series of flops. When he teams up with Leopold Bloom, a mousy accountant, they cook up a scheme to produce a play that is guaranteed to fail. They plan to finance the play by selling a 1000 percent in investments, with the money coming from sex-starved little old ladies.

Once the “sure-fire” flop opens, he and Leo will escape to Rio with their 2 million dollars.

The play they discover is a love letter to the Third Reich called “Springtime For Hitler” written by a deranged, pigeonloving Nazi. Their director is a raging theater queen who decides to turn the play into a musical, complete with tapping

storm troopers. When the musical becomes an unexpected hit, all hell breaks loose.

“The Producers” is a paean to political incorrectness, but it’s giddy air of show biz innocence guarantees to keep audiences in hysterics. The New York Times raved, “Mr. Brooks has put on a show that is a valentine to every show there is about putting on a show … It’s fast, fierce, shameless, vulgar and altogether blissful.”

The cast is phenomenal, including many of Key West’s stars, but also many talented newcomers. The irrepressible Tom Luna plays Max and new Key West resident David Perlman is Leo. David Black plays the swishy director with Jeffrey Harwell as his “common law assistant,” Carmen Ghia. Dave Bootle plays the deranged Nazi, and Stephanie Sander plays Ulla, a Swedish bombshell.

Marjorie Paul Shook and J. B. McLendon play a host of comic roles that will leave you in stitches. The brilliant production numbers by Carolyn Cooper and Penny Leto are nothing short of amazing. And the entire ensemble plays a multitude of characters that will wow with their singing, dancing and comedic abilities. They are: Kim Bergman, Carolyn Cooper, Marc Crow, Lawrence Dandridge, Rhett Kalman, Matthew Kennedy, Jessica Miano Kruel, Kyla Piscopink, Christopher Tanner, Susannah Wells and Kelsey Wilson.

Michael Fauss is the musical director, conductor and keyboardist. The orchestra includes Nancy Hoffman (keyboards), Gary Rivenson (electric guitar), Mark Rose (reeds) and Max Zemanovic (percussion.)

The Waterfront’s set designer Michael Boyer has been working since October on the huge sets and set pieces that create the numerous production numbers. Professional lighting designer Kim Hanson creates the lighting, Carmen Rodriguez on props and Ruth Cahoon is the costume coordinator for Mr. Long’s costumes.

Tickets are $50 and are available at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org or at 305-294-5015.

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SEEN AROUND TOWN

Sunset Social Drinking Club parties at Patio Bar

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Still celebrating five years of slinging cocktails for a good cause, the Sunset Social Drinking Club reunited in February to help out Key West Montessori Children’s School at Patio Bar at 525 United St. in Key West.

— Weekly Staff Report KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly 1. Montessori Counselor Lynda Woods, Principal Lynn Barras, and teacher Jovanie Vazquez greet the drinking club members. Each receive a special “drinking” name.

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2. Sunset Social Drinking Club CoFounder Ben Hennington toasts with the inn keeper at Southernmost Inn, Jonathan Hertlein.

3. Rock Solomon belts out his jazzy tunes at the bar.

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Turtle release set for Higgs Beach The Turtle Hospital will host a public sea turtle release Saturday, Feb. 27 at noon from Higg’s Beach. Comet, a 90-pound loggerhead, was rescued in December where she was found struggling off of No Name Key. Comet had a fishing hook lodged in the base of her rear flipper and intestinal impaction. Comet is fully recovered, and ready to return to her ocean home.

KWHS STUDENT OF THE WEEK What organizations and activities are you involved with at Key West High School and why are they important to you?

I am mostly involved in KWHS’s NJROTC Program, including the color guard and drill team. NJROTC is important to me because of the sense of camaraderie you feel by being a part of a unit.

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

My biggest inspiration is Mr. Kremer because he is one of the most knowledgeable people I know. He has inspired me to learn and take certain classes, not just for the grade, but because of a desire to learn and excel.

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

I think NJROTC has best prepared me for life after high school. It has taught me valuable skills, such as discipline, and it has played a large role in helping me decide what I’d like to do later in life.

Do you Instagram? Who do you follow on Instagram?

I created an Instagram account soon after it came out, but haven’t used it in years. I don’t see the appeal of it.

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

One of the biggest challenges facing the Keys is the number of fatalities on U.S.1. I would remove the passing zones ... in areas that have been known to cause serious accidents throughout the Keys.

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

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What are your plans after high school?

I plan on going to a four-year university, but I have not decided which one yet. I’ve applied to eight schools and have been accepted to five. I am still waiting to hear back from the other three before I decide.

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

No, I plan to move out of the Keys soon after graduation. I love the Keys and the weather, but I miss the larger communities, like the one I grew up in.

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Self-taught glass blower creates at Mallory Square

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ometimes artists do not know they are artists until one day they grab a blowtorch and have some fun. Jose Valdes of JV Glass had no idea that at 33-years-old he would quit his job to stand on the docks of Mallory Square to watch the sun set on his glass creations.

Now selling his artistry full time to tourists, he is amazed at the opportunity Key West has given him in just one year.

Jose is a born and bred Conch. After graduating Key West High, he drove 18-wheelers and worked with his father in construction. He ventured away to Naples for a short spell, but Key West was always home.

About a year ago, joking around with his girlfriend, he grabbed her wine glass and pulled a MAPP gas torch (a plumber’s torch), from his truck and began an immediate love affair with glass blowing. Instantly addicted, Jose bought wine glasses in bulk from the dollar store and watched endless hours of YouTube educating himself on the art of glass blowing. Entirely

Jose Valdes blows glass at Mallory Square Sunset Celebration.

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Jose’s handblown night light features an octopus.

self-taught, Jose has devoted every single day of the past year to the craft, living in a constant cycle of trial and error.

“I loved the way the glass melted,” sighed Jose.

His inspiration, like any good Conch, was the sea of course.

Spending his childhood diving and snorkeling, Jose has a special eye for underwater life.

First, he experimented with his favorite Keys swimmer, the

beloved tortuga. Crafting little glass turtles taught him the finesse and coloring of glass to move onto blowing coral, underwater plants and an amazing rendition of octopuses.

Using a mix of oxygen and propane — again finding the ratio involved the internet and a lot of trial and error — Jose learned. “There is a lot of chemistry to the achieve the color you want. It’s hard, but worth the effort,” he said.

It certainly is. Blowing paperweights, pendants, wine stoppers and even night lights, Jose captures the picture of underwater life. Whether it is the gentle sway of sea anemones or the delicate tentacles of an octopus, Jose manages to bring the ocean floor to life in his hands.

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Edgar Heap of Birds has been installing these tribal panels around the country for two decades.

Stop and look both ways

A Cheyenne tribe member from Kansas, his works have shown at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Public art installation of signs sponsored

by Studios of Key West

By Hays Blinckmann

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ey West is known for its plethora of signs. What if in our “sign pollution,” one particular sign could actually draw our attention and for a few seconds, change our perspective about life in Key West? Internationally renowned artist Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap Of Birds will be installing his art around Key West in conjunction with an upcoming The Studios of Key West symposium from Thursday to Saturday, March 3-5. Edgar Heap of Birds will be erecting four, eye-catching signs that will be posted at West Martello, the Lighthouse, the Hemingway House and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

The focus of Edgar Heap of Birds’ art, as well as the symposium, is the relationship of art

and the environment. How can art be used to affect change concerning our imprint on Earth? Edgar’s art will look like normal metal, street signs with block lettering on a white background. But the message of the signs will serve as a reminder of our history with the Native Americans in the Florida Keys.

Edgar Heap of Birds describes these as “tribal panels” and “native hosts.” He said native hosts are public art installations that honor indigenous citizens and remind the public of the tribal lands and history.

They each will say “ADIROLF - Today your host is Calusa (Matecumbe, Tequesta and Cuchiyaga).” He has reversed the state (FLORIDA) in order to capture the viewer’s attention, but also to invoke the idea of the other side of Florida, or the time when the land belonged solely to indigenous people.

“You want to puncture a society, so they wonder what’s going on. Cause the emotion

of being perplexed, and then wonder about the tribal identity you are walking over,” Edgar said.

His Key West tribal panels reference: Calusa, Matecumbe, Tequesta, and Cuchiyaga, four familiar Native American words from South Florida. During the 16th century, these tribes and places were written and memorialized by the Spanish explorers discovering Florida.

The Calusa and Tequesta Tribes are known from Okeechobee down through the Keys. While the term Matecumbe refers both to a tribe as well as the Matecumbe region of the Keys.

Cuchiyaga was a name specifically given to the Keys’ island with deer, most likely the area around Big Pine Key. Edgar Heap of Birds will be in the Keys to remind residents and visitors of the region’s history, to stop and look both ways. He joins a variety of other distinguished artists at the Currents & Confluences Symposium at The Studios of Key West.

In partnership with The Arts Students league of New York, the conference will take place Thursday to Saturday, March 3-5. For schedule and tickets go to TSKW.org or call 305-2960458.

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The magical, lush tropical gardens that grace many of the inns around Key West will be featured in a special tour experience on Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6. The weekend tours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and allow ticket-holders to visit five of the inns in the city: • Angelina Guest House, 302 Angela St. • The Gardens, 526 Angela St. • Old Town Villas, 521 Center St. • Island City, 810 Eaton St. • Maxwell Gables, 906 Frances St. Tickets can be purchased at each stop or at the Key West Garden Club at 1100 Atlantic Boulevard. A fund raising event for the Garden Club, this tour will feature some locations that have not opened their gates in the past. Innkeepers have been careful about allowing visitors so that their guests are not disturbed. The limited time allows for a guided tour to see some of the tropical plants that make the frost-free city so popular.

The garden club’s location at the West Martello Fort is one of the few free attractions on the island. Visitors on the tour are encouraged to stop at the fort and see the new additions, the current blooms and the sculptures.

My New Joint & The Square Grouper NOW OPEN on Mondays!

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Second Annual

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The Square Grouper 2015 Winner Best Seafood Restaurant in the Lower Keys and Key West

LIVE MUSIC NIGHTLY

Four of the island’s community organizations — Boys and Girls Club, Art and Historical Society, MOTE, and Womankind — are joining forces to celebrate “Picnic Under The Stars” on Saturday, March 12 at 5 p.m. at Fort East Martello.

Participants can bring a blanket to this family-friendly event while enjoying live music, food truck vendors, libations, and games and activities for kids.

Gourmet picnic baskets from select restaurants will be available for pre-purchase, and raffle tickets featuring a cultural trip for two to Cuba, art bikes, and signed Guy Harvey prints will also be available. Tickets for this fundraiser are $10 and can be purchased at the door or online at KWAHS.org. Pre-order picnic baskets also available on the same website.

Free tax help for local taxpayers Free federal income tax preparation and efiling by AARP TaxAide volunteers will be available on Thursdays through April 14 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Big Pine Senior Center for middle and low income taxpayers.

Special attention is given to those age 60 and older, but this help is available to all. Bring a copy of last year’s tax return, current year’s tax information, social security cards for yourself and any dependents, photo ID, details of your health insurance coverage, and any other pertinent information.

Mon: $5 Hemingway Daze $3 House Cut Fries w/ Parmesan and Garlic Tues: $5 Tito’s Tinis $3 Housemade Chips & Dip Wed: is Ladies Night Wine-O Wednesday $5/glass Fondue Mania $12 per person Thur: $5 Tequila Madness $3 Jalapeno Cheese Tater Tots Fri: EVERCHANGING Beer Special $12 Pretzel w/3 dipping sauces the Most Delicious soft pretzel you will Ever Have!

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TO DO

If you’re ready

to quit tobacco Guests stroll along Whitehead Street to view the vendor art.

Old Island Days is this weekend Contributed It’s been half a century since the first artists gathered in Old Town for one of Key West’s most celebrated festivals. Over all those years, fine artists from all over the country have enhanced this island’s reputation for fine art and culture.

This year, nearly 100 fine artists will be gracing Whitehead Street on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 27-28, showing and selling their works of art. Artist booths will be set up along Whitehead Street from Greene Street to Eaton, and on Caroline Street through the famous Presidential Gates into the beautiful Truman Annex.

The show is sponsored by the Key West Art Center, a coop of local artists with a long history in Key West, dating from the days of the WPA. The show was originally organized 51 years ago to help raise funds to renovate the historic wooden building that houses the Art Center at 301 Front Street.

These days it helps support the 60 artists that make up the Center, and helps provide the classes and workshops held by the non-profit organization.

Keys AHEC is Now Offering Classes throughout the Keys

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

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

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

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MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE We are now hiring for the following positions: Diesel Hydraulic Mechanic Truck Helpers Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 15-CP-93-M Middle Keys IN RE: ESTATE OF GORDON J. SHANNON Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Gordon J. Shannon, deceased, whose date of death was August 28, 2015, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: February 26, 2016.

Personal Representative: Jeanette Shannon 502 24th Street, Ocean, Unit 29 Marathon, Florida 33050 Attorney for Personal Representative: Richard E. Warner Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER 12221 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: February 26 and March 4, 2016

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

NewspapersAUTOS WANTED WANTED

IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 15-CP-118-P

Case No.: 15-DR-1158-K Division: Family Dmytro Poznyakov, Petitioner/Husband, and Galina Timonina, Respondent/Wife.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: Galina Timonina ADDRESS: 221 NW 8 Avenue, Apt. 205, Hallandale, FL 33009 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Dmytro Poznyakov whose address is 1909 Roosevelt Drive, Apt. #A, Key West, Florida 33040, on or before January 29, 2016 and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

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

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

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

Dated: February 11, 2016 Amy Heavilin Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Brittiny B. Dudley Deputy Clerk

The Weekly Newspapers

Publish: February 26, March 4, March 11, and March 18, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT

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IN RE: ESTATE OF ESTELLE MYERS a/k/a ESTELLE SONDRA MYERS, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ESTELLE MYERS a/k/a ESTELLE SONDRA MYERS, deceased, whose date of death was August 1, 2014, File Number 15-CP-118-P, is pending in the Circuit Court in and for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Clerk of the Circuit Court, Probate Division, 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, Florida 33070.

The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, upon whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors is: February 19, 2016.

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S): SCOTT MYERS A/K/A SCOTT D. MYERS 878 STAFFORD DRIVE TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: MARTIN R. MALLINGER,

LEGAL NOTICES ESQ. FLORIDA BAR NUMBER: 351407 LANDIS & MALLINGER, P.L. 980 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 302 BOCA RATON, FL 334322704 PHONE: (561) 391-5506 FAX: (561) 394-7976 Publish: February 19 & 26, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers

AUTOS WANTED

UTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars - Vans - Trucks.

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

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Please Apply In Person.

11287 Overseas Hwy, Marathon Marketing and Promotion Specialist:FT position. for magazine co. Our Keys, LLC. in Key West, FL BA Degr. in business or marketing, no exp., plan, direct coordinate advertising polices & programs or produce materials such as posters, contests, etc. provide customer care, arrange soc. networking events. attend local business and community social events. Visit onsite w/ potential customers for adv. purposes.

Contact Michael Finger at 305-295-6376.

Florida Steak & Lobster Needs 1 Bartender to join the team. Plenty of high end dining experience a must.

Call 305-731-0072 Part-time Housekeeper for small motel located @ MM80. $9.50 per hour.

Call 305-962-5243.

Reefside Renovation & Construction looking for skilled construction laborers.

Middle Keys Locals Only.

Call 305-731-4583 HIRING-KANDIOS ICE CREAM & DELI IS HIRING FOR A NIGHTS AND WEEKEND SERVERPOSITION. PLEASE APPLY AT 5187 OS HWY, MARATHONNEXT TO OFFICE DEPOT

Mechanic& Mechanic Helper Needed. Small engine experience helpful. Part or Full time.

Long term employment for right person. Call AllKeys Rental at 3 0 5 - 8 5 2 - 0 6 0 0 Immediate Hiring HIDEAWAY CAFÉ Breakfast Cooks & Food Runner call

employment Between 10am-Noon Robert 305-289-1554

Construction Foreman wanted Need Vehicle. Pay commensurate with experience. Call 305-304-7995 Seeking stable happy energetic personality for PT sales position in fun gift shop. Must be yearround Marathon resident; retirees welcome. Stop in to schedule appointment at 11528 Overseas Highway Marathon Babysitters Needed for vacationers!

3 0 5 - 5 2 2 - 6 0 5 0 Apply at http:// res o r t c h i l d c a r e . com LOOKING FOR Wait Staff, Food Runners & Hosts.

Established busy restaurant - must apply in Person. Sparky’s Landing, Key Colony Beach EXP. HELP ONLY needed for all positions. Apply in person Mon-Fri 10-11am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd. Marathon.

Bussers & Servers Needed Full Time Please apply during business hours. Key Colony Inn, 700 W. Ocean Dr. Key Colony.

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Call Lou 305-735-4534 PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex Dive watches and Pilot Watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305-743-4578

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

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

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

FISHING MISC. All types of permits for sale! Rock Shrimp, King Fish, Atlantic Snapper, Grouper Gulf, 6 Pack Reef & Pelagic. Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line pkg. Many other permits avail. We buy, sell & broker all types of permits.

Call before you buy or sell! Please call for prices.

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YARD SALE YARD SALE Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-3. Boston Whaler, Motor, Trailer, Electronics, Furniture.

8026 Porpoise Drive, Marathon YARD SALE - SAT & SUN, Feb. 27th & 28th - 8AM to 3PM, Tools, Houshold Items, Some Fishing Tackle. 2421 Grouper Drive, Marathon

Plantation Key Nursing Center

located in Tavernier, is seeking

LPN,RN & C.N.A.

12 hr shifts days and nights available

Dietary Aides Part Time Receptionist Nights & Weekends

We offer a competitive wage and benefits program.

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

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Playa Largo Resort & Spa is now hiring all positions. Please refer to the Back Page for Career Fair details.

The Hammocks at Marathon $250.00 Sign on Bonus

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Housekkeper Handyman Maintenance Position am/pm Activities Associate

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

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

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

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

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

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Walk-in to apply or Call Miranda at 443-624-2338, 1688 Overseas Highway Gulf Side

Exp. Servers/Bartenders FT/PT 30+ hrs per wk.

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

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2 bedroom, 1 bath home with fenced in yard and large storage shed. Perfect opportunity for 1st time buyers. $264,500.

Please call Lynn Goodwin at Key Colony Beach Realty, 305-923-9487.

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

Please call Ryan at 305-481-1791

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Positions Available in Guest Services and the Cafe'

Also Hiring Experienced Landscape Laborer and Maintenance Please apply in person to:

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Helen Harrison’s solo show and opening a success

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elen and Ben Harrison’s 30th anniversary show Feb.18 show was a great success.

Local artists and art connoisseurs came out in droves to celebrate the little gallery on White Street. The evening was marked by a solo exhibition and retrospective by artist Helen Harrison. Great friend Fran Silverman summed the evening and the years up, “Helen and the gallery are Key West institution.”

— Weekly Staff report

HAYS BLINCKMANN/Keys Weekly

1. Cole Harrison, left, with father Ben Harrison celebrate 30 years of making and selling art as a family.

2. Helen Harrison, left, enjoys the success of the evening with longtime friend and supporter Fran Silverman.

3. Brenda Shiff, left, and Pamela Kostmayer enjoy the retrospective video of the gallery.

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4. Eddie Strunk, left, with his father, Andy, are out on a school night.

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Old Island Restoration Foundation Key West Oldest House present the 54th Annual

Conch Shell Blowing Contest Saturday March 5

12 noon in the garden • 322 Duval St.

Celebrating the historic importance of the conch in the Keys.

FREE & open to children and adults of all ages

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