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VIP Seat ing $100 call: 305-

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The Marathon Community Theatre’s production of ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ opens on Thursday, March 10. The comedic musical stars Jimmy Dean (Marcus Lycus), left, John Pabon (Hysterium), John Schaefer (Pseudolus), and Chino Rios (Miles Gloriosus). See more photos, page 26-27. SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly

Free Admission, Free parking, Old Fashioned Fun!

Shriners’ Pancake Breakfast 8am, 5K Fun Walk ● Raffle ● Silent Auction Musicians 9am to close. Featuring:

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20 % discount w/paystub after 8pm

7 – 9 PM

Featuring wines from California

ALL NIGHT DRINK SPECIALS

SPECIAL happy hour menu 4-6 pm

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Ladies Champagne Night

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FISH FRY SPECIAL Live Entertainment Island Time Caribbean Rhythms Hot Havana Night Rum Flights introducing 3 new each week

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LOCAL CHATTER

By Hays Blinckmann Dare we say it out loud? (Nooooo, plu-eease.) It’s Spring Break. They’re back. Gird your loins and protect your sanity, it’s going to be a bumpy ride. From “funneling” mojitos to wearing bathing suits that could be mistaken as shoe laces, the next generation of party goers is here — yes, we know because it is being Instagram-ed, Tweeted and selfied into the virtual universe hourly from mile marker 100 to 1.

Given most, hopefully, are in college, we decided to test some University of Florida students on their Keys knowledge…

Early Bird Special 4PM-6PM Every Day

Buy one entree get the second “on the house.”

1. Which animals are legal to eat in the keys? Iguana, manatee or sea turtle?

2. Name two novels by Ernest Hemingway?

3. What’s in a Mojito?

1. What was filmed in Key West? Survivor, Real World or Real Housewives?

2. Can you name a Tennessee Williams play?

3. Is pot legal in Key West?

Prime Rib Friday

Brad Englert, 21: 1. Real World and they lived on Duval Street. (Close enough). 2.

I don’t know who Tennessee Williams is. 3. Pot is absolutely not legal in Key West (Atta, boy).

1. Which is closer, Miami or Cuba?

2. Name the three countries in the Cuban Missile Crisis?

3. What animals exist in the keys?

Gina Parra, 22, between sips of Mojito answered: 1. Cuba, it is only 60 miles away (almost).

2. America and Cuba … (and when her girlfriend mimed

1. What is a Key West Pink?

2. In the 1800’s what was Key West biggest export? Rum, sponges or Colombian Bam Bam? 3. What’s in a Mojito?

Vic, 23, and Sean Sanchez,

Rebecca Adams, 22, answered: 1. Iguana (Go, giiirrll) 2. Moby Dick (So, so sorry; Melville) 3. Mint, rum, sugar, and soda water. (Taking that bartending class over American Lit 101 really paid off.)

chugging, she shouted), Russia! 3. Iguanas, salt water crocodiles, no lionfish because they are freshwater (actually some are, some aren’t), no spiny lobster (maybe she just eats cheeseburgers in paradise?) or komodo dragons. (Well, done Gina, have another Mojito.)

Happy Hour Twice Daily

4:00 PM-6:00 PM 10:00 PM-Midnight

22, paired up: 1. A Flamingo?

A drink? Wait do they have flamingos here? 2. Sponges (but kudos to Sean’s parents because he had no idea what Colombian Bam Bam was). 3.

Rum, sugar, mint. That’s easy.

Full Menu Available Until 2AM

1. Name two Ernest Hemingway novels?

Casy Hazen, 21, shouted: Farewell to Arms! Wait, I can’t think of anything else.” Then he left to get another Mojito.

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$292,000,000 Marathon convenience store sells winning Powerball ticket!

By Sara Matthis

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s news spread on Thursday morning, the working class of Marathon was speculating about absent employees. Surely the winner of the $292 million Powerball jackpot winner — ticket purchased in Marathon — wasn’t likely to show up … or would they?

Did we mention the winning ticket is worth $292 million? To one winner, no sharing? It was a one in 2.3 million chance for Florida players who purchased tickets for the last drawing, a rollover affair since January.

The gossip spread like wildfire around the tiny town. Of course, the winner hasn’t come forward yet (at least, not as of press time), but that didn’t slow the guesses.

“I hope the person who won is somebody in need. And I hope I sold him the ticket,” said Sylvina Ellis, a clerk at the Tom Thumb convenience store at the corner of U.S.1 and Sombrero Beach Road. She said her customers buying Lotto often promise to split the winnings. “I tell them not to say that unless they’re serious,” she said, laugh-

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ing. What would she do? She said she would go back to Saint Kitts and become a missionary.

Almost $300 million would do an awful lot of God’s work, wouldn’t it?

Dan Halladay is the manger of the Tom Thumb store in Marathon. He said he knew by 9 a.m. and by noon, both the Key West representative of the Florida Lottery, as well as the Miami guy, were both on premises.

“I want to know who won it.

Was it a local?” Halladay wondered.

Of course, that’s what everyone is wondering. Because $292 million is a huge number.

A local winner, one who loves Marathon, has the ability to change the course of this town for the better.

“It wasn’t my ticket. Not me.

I’m working today,” said ‘Ube’ Eubanks, a local paver, with a grin.

Local taxi driver Jeff Harris said he often buys Lotto tickets at Tom Thumb.

“I haven’t bought a Powerball ticket recently,” he said, “but I am happy for them. And this is a great little store, they support us,” said Jeff Hamil.

Almost $300 million would buy a lot of gas, wouldn’t it?

Tom Thumb will receive

Clerk Sylvina Ellis, left, and Tom Thumb store manager Dan Halladay pose behind the counter in the store that sold the winning ticket.

“I want to know who won it. Was it a local?

— Dan Halladay

an $85,000 reward for selling the winning ticket, according to Florida Lottery officials in Tallahassee. Rich Klyczek, Tom Thumb’s director of operations, said this is good news all around for the 51-year-old business with 15 convenience stores from Ft. Lauderdale all the way down to Stock Island.

“This is the first time we remember selling a ticket of this size,” Klyczek said. “And the people in our headquarters couldn’t be happier for the people in the field. They are the ones who make it work.”

Klyczek said Florida Lottery officials confirmed it was a quick pick — five numbers plus the Powerball number.

Florida joined the Powerball sweepstakes in 2009. Since then, there have been 12 Powerball winners in Florida. That includes the January winner from Melbourne, Florida; one of three winners in the almost $1 billion payday. A Key West man got a small share of that pie

— he picked the five numbers correctly, but not the Powerball number. That was enough to net him $1 million.

But this is the first time there’s been a winning Powerball ticket sold in Monroe County.

The winner of the prize has 180 days to claim his or her prize if they intend to accept the 30-year payout of the $292 million. Otherwise, he or she only has 60 days if they want to collect the $191 million before taxes. This particular Lotto generates $25 million for Florida education, and who knows what it will mean for Marathon.

“I hope it’s a local winner,” said Halladay. “But if it’s a visitor, I bet they just decided to extend their vacation.”

Almost $300 million would buy a lot of affordable housing, too, or a minority stake in the local newspaper, or maybe even pay for a community pool in Marathon — or just a lot of cupcakes.

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THIS WEEKEND

Magic & Martinis with Scott Xavier Monday March 7th 6:30 – 8:30

Castaways is hosting magic and mind reading and an unbelievable night of dinner & drinks.

Seafood

Steak Sushi 46 Beers on Tap Full liquor bar Live Music &

Marathon’s Longest

HAPPY HOUR 11 am – 6 pm / 7 Days a Week

The parade starts at 11:30 a.m.

On Sunday: KCB Day Annual event features art, music, food and fun Weekly Staff report

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his “little” festival packs a big punch. The 59th annual Key Colony Beach Day is set for Sunday, March 6. The event is organized by the Key Colony Beach Community Association and many local groups participate including the Key Colony Beach Fishing and Boating Club, the local chapter of Zonta, the pet rescuers, people rescuers and turtle rescuers.

It features a running race followed by breakfast, vendors, food, music, a parade, and the ever-popular barracuda and rubber ducky races.

“We have such an assortment of vendors this year,” said organizer Jean Hering, adding its about twice the number from 2015. “And lots of vendors are new to the festival this year.”

The 5k starts at 8 a.m. from the Key Colony Beach post office (registration is $25 in

The crowd surrounding the barracuda races is very intense.

advance or $30 on the day of ), and runners will be able to purchase a Shiners’ pancake breakfast after finishing.

The music starts at 9 a.m. and features Papa Pete, Rick & Dana,

A majority of the vendors will be selling art — whether paintings or jewelry or home goods.

and Michael J & Friends. The parade starts at 11:30 a.m.

A majority of the vendors will be selling art — whether paintings or jewelry or home goods.

But folks come for the Keysflavored races. The baraccuda races happen most of the day, and betting folk pick the fastest fish (actually a little pilchard racing in a long white tray).

The rubber ducky race starts around 3:30 p.m. — a wheelbarrow or two of the plastic toys are dumped on one side of the canal that are helped along with the help of a stream of water pumped from a Marathon firetruck, but more importantly swimmers from the Marathon High School swim team who brave the cold water year after year.

And then there’s the food — gourmet popcorn, gourmet pickles and funnel cake and the famous-for-a-reason Irie Island Eats.

Key Colony Beach is located oceanside at MM 53.5. Turn at the traffic light onto Sadowski Causeway. For more information about Key Colony Beach Day, visit kcbca.org.

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Marathon High School swimmers guide the rubber duckies across the finish line.

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Joan Pierre-Louis, left, Nadyne Fundora of FBCCED, Kim Romano of Womankind, and Lenise Banwarie, program manager of FBCCED, announce the news.

By Hays Blinckmann

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Dr. David Forest, board-certified gynecologist, with Fishermen’s Hospital in Marathon. Screenings cover breast and cervical cancer; ovarian cancer will not be included.

Lenise Banwarie, program manager with state Department of Health in Miami-Dade County, will coordinate with

omankind has unveiled a program that helps not only pay for tests, but also helps fund treatment if necessary.

“We can help up to two hundred women in the Florida Keys this year alone,” said Kim Romano, executive director of Womankind.

Free health screenings for breast and cervical cancer — funded by the Center for Disease Control and the Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program — provides free screening for qualified women but more importantly, help with funding treatment if diagnosed.

Women between the ages of 50 and 65 who have a social security number, live in Monroe County and are without insur— Lenise Banwarie, program manager ance may be eligible for Womankind’s new program. If cancer is detected, then patients will be immediately enrolled with the FBCCED and guided into a special Medicaid program that will fund treatment for up to five years. With today’s Kim Romano health care system still in flux, programs like these are vital to the health of our community, Romano said.

The first qualification is that the initial screening take place within the program, either at Womankind in Key West or with

There’s no reason for any woman who meets the criteria to be in any other program.

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two Keys hospitals — Fishermen’s Community Hospital and Lower Keys Medical Center.

After the initial screenings and diagnostics, the hospitals will work with Medicaid and treat the program’s patients. (This is a statewide program and if a patient chooses, she may seek treatment anywhere in the state of Florida.)

“Screening is the best protection, but our hope is nobody falls through the cracks afterwards,” said Banwarie, referencing the importance that follow-up treatment be funded as well.

Nadyne Fundora, with the FBCCED, will serve as the Keys case manager. She said she hopes that within three days of diagnosis, the patients will be enrolled in the special Medicaid program to cover treatment, chemotherapy and even reconstructive surgery.

Before this program, Romano relied on the help of the Zonta Club for providing free screening vouchers and Dr. Michael Klitenick who offered many pro bono services. With the FBCCED program, she said Womankind will offer more security and sustainability to Keys’ women in need and their health care providers.

For more information go to www.womankind.com or call the American Cancer Society National Hotline at 1-800-2272345.

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• TAX TALK • TAG TALK •

MARCH FACTS FROM THE TAX COLLECTOR • March is the month when property taxes are due before a penalty is applied on April 1, 2016. For taxpayers who may be on the installment plan, your final tax bill for 2015 was mailed out February 29th. Local Business Tax reminders were also mailed out.

• Real estate tax payments POSTMARKED after March 31st. must be in certified funds and include 3% interest on the March amount.

Reminder bills mail out on February 29th totaled 8,136 real estate tax and 423 Tangible tax bills.

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ON FIRE THIS WEEK The teams with the highest percentage of weight loss from Feb. 22 to Feb. 29 are listed below.

Going forward, the Weekly will list the teams that have lost the biggest percentage since the last weigh-in. That means that the leading teams may not be listed in the paper every week. The team with the highest percentage of weight loss will be revealed at the final awards party. The Weekly will also provide details about each weigh-in on its Facebook page, “Marathon Meltdown.” Join the group for updates about team successes, recipes, tips and other reminders.

Teams marked with an asterisk (*) had at least one member miss the previous weigh-in.

Although we still calculated the team’s percentage of weight loss, it was weight-loss achieved over two weeks.

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-2.17%

OCEAN THREE Jerry, Connie & Ed

-2.03%

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

ALREADY THE BIGGEST LOSERS* David, John & Carlos -1.47%

FLABULESS Melissa, Marie & Syndi -0.72%

THIN IT TO WIN IT* Ashley, Iveth & Myriam -0.18%

QUEEN BEE & CHUBBY HUBBIES Wendy, Rodney & John -1.27%

DRAMA QUEENS* Devin, Allison & Jenn -0.65%

THE LEFTOVERS Janet, Lauren & Malinda -0.09%

FULL FEED Larry, Greg & Mike -1.19%

POUND PINCHERS Denise, Scott & Amanda -0.64%

LET’S LOSE THE CABOOSE Giovanna, Jamie & Eric -0.07%

MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLE Dodie, Nikki & Heather -1.18%

50 SHADES OF FIT* Cindy, Bambi & Jose -0.63%

HIPPO-CRITS* Kate, Kate & Heather 0%

TRIPLE THREAT John, James & Dave -1.10%

THE DEFLATABLES Eric, Lorie & Shamera -0.58%

WEIGHTED DOWN Leslie, Patrick & Liz +0.18%

DIETING DIVAS* Lynny, Trish & Julie -0.98%

GOO GOO DOLLS* Hillary, Stacy & Clare -0.55%

LEAN QUEENS Kathleen, Ginger & Diane +0.22%

CAST A WEIGH Michelle, Bruce & Donna -0.93%

THE WEIGH-IN CRASHERS* Javier, Viviana & Lynn -0.51%

GIRTH VADER Patty, Joe & Dustin +0.23%

LOSING TO WIN* Mallory, Kacey & Robert -0.90%

FIT TO PRINT Sara, Anneke & Kristen -0.48%

FOOD FIGHTERS* Dan, Chuck & George +0.66%

CHUBBIES Ben, Zoraida & Teddy -0.86%

BOB MARLEY TEAM Gloria, Jan & Maria -0.31%

WAISTING AWAY* Heather, Danielle & Brittany +0.77%

tip

The Marathon Meltdown is a great fit for me because my team holds me accountable each week. We all push each other to do well and it’s such a great feeling when you actually see results!

— Scott Tufts

THE BURNING LIPIDS Melissa, Elisa & Beth

-1.67%

When a person says they're too busy to exercise, it means other things are crowding out what's important in life: They don't spend time with family and friends; don't exercise enough; don't eat right; don't sleep properly. All these things reduce stress in your life, and that is critical to your health and longevity.

— WebMD Page 8 • Upper Keys Weekly • March 4, 2016

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BICYCLE SIT-UPS Lie on the floor. Stretch your legs out straight and hold your arms outstretched at your sides. Place your hands behind your head and raise your legs until thighs are perpendicular to the ground, and calves are parallel to the ground. Keep feet together. Now lift your head up and touch your right elbow to the left knee while pulling your knee up towards your head. At the same time, straighten your right leg, keeping it several inches off of the floor — similar to the motion you'd make while pedaling a bicycle. As you lift your

head, tense your abs — use them to crunch your body forward so that your elbow can reach your knee. At the same time, tense your leg muscles and be sure to keep them bent or straightened correctly. Don't rest your feet on the ground. Be sure to keep your elbows back, rather than bringing them forward toward your chest, which could strain your neck. Now touch your left elbow to your right knee. At the same time, straighten your left leg, keeping it off of the floor. Don't forget to tighten those abs.

— Chris Kuck, Keys Strength and Conditioning, keysstrength@gmail.com

what you eat Foods rich in fiber such as whole fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains offer plenty of vitamins and minerals without plenty of calories. Benefits of high fiber foods include: providing a feeling of fullness which helps with weight management, reduces blood cholesterol, regulates blood sugars and provides regularity. Aim for at least 25 grams of fiber per day; as you increase your fiber intake be sure to drink plenty of water.

— Dana Hartley, registered dietician, Dana.Hartley@fhcares.com

Food & Fiber 1/2 cup broccoli = 1.5 grams 1/2 cup carrots = 2 grams 1 cup brown rice = 3 grams 1 medium banana or apple = 3 grams 3 cups air popped popcorn = 4 grams 1/2 cup green peas = 4 grams 1 medium baked potato/sweet potato with skin = 4.5/5 grams 1 medium pear = 5 grams 1 cup of raspberries or blackberries = 8 grams 1/2 cup black beans = 8 grams 1/2 cup high fiber cereal (all bran or fiber one) = 14 grams

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what you eat Visitors and locals alike are preparing for the Marathon Seafood Festival next weekend, March 12-13. There’s so many great things to eat, but forewarned is forearmed — know before you eat. A pound of Key West pinks amounts to about 240 calories. It would take an average 175-pound man about 26 minutes of soccer playing to burn off the deliciousness.

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POLITICAL SCENE AROUND TOWN

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Gibson kicks off Middle Keys campaign Has higher aspirations: Public Defender

Jason Koler/Keys Weekly 1. Trish Gibson is pictured with her husband Barry and local Marathon attorney William J. Heffernan. Heffernan spent several years in the Public Defender’s Office and later founded his own firm.

2. Gibson is flanked by supporters defense attorney Hal Schuhmacher, left, and Marathon City Councilwoman Michelle Coldiron.

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n Feb 25, Monroe County’s Chief Assistant Public Defender Trish Gibson kicked off the Middle Keys leg of her campaign with a fundraiser at the Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1995, she joined the PD’s Office more than 20

years ago. Her community service involvement includes Key West Sunrise Rotary, Leadership Monroe (Class XXIII), BPW Marathon and Upper Keys chapters, Marathon Chamber of Commerce, Beta Omega and Sigsbee School PTO. — Weekly Staff report

3. Party goers include Gail and Marv Schindler, left, and Mary and David Kirwin. Kirwin is another prominent Marathon attorney.

4. Gibson poses with members of the Marathon BPW: Rachel Price, left, Jeanine Christiansen, Sandra Bradshaw, Sue Lovely and Julie Johnson.

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Take advantage of Faro Blanco Marina’s DOCK & DINE with complimentary dockage for Lighthouse Grill patrons.

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THIS WEEKEND

Runners: It’s time to sign up Sombrero Beach Run set for 10th annual showing

By Sara Matthis

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ow in its 10th year, the Sombrero Beach Run continues to expand into a weekend of healthy activity. It starts with a sign-up on Friday, March 4 night that includes entertainment and beverages; the race and awards party on Saturday, March 5; and a slew of activities

on Sunday, March 6 (see sidebar on opposite page).

Last year, there were 547 registered runners ranging in age from 4 years old to 78 years old.

“Everybody loves to be at this race and we love having them,” said Race Director Terry Lynn Kelly. “Plus, it supports such a good cause.”

The Sombrero Beach Run starts with a 10k that sets off at 8 a.m., followed by a 5k run and walk that begins at 9:15 a.m. Some runners choose to do both and compete in the 15k challenge. Individual sign

ups are $30 or $40 and runners under 18 pay a reduced rate.

The prizes are worth running for: cash, stays at area hotels, dolphin dip at Dolphin Research Center, activities at Aquarium Encounters, parasailing trips and more. Plus, race organizers will raffle off the very, very, very last entry for the 7 Mile Bridge Run. The event is a benefit for KAIR (Keys Area Interdenominational Resources), which serves individuals and families in crisis.

Dwayne Ash of Kentucky, left, Jenny Lorenz of Key West and Lisa Kendrick of Marathon finished the 10k one after another in about 50 minutes in 2015.

Want to do even more to support KAIR’s cause? The nonprofit is co-hosting the BlueGrass Barbeque on Sunday, March 6 at 6 p.m. at St. Columba Church. Tickets are $20 each and will be for sale during the weekend race festivities.

Courtney Galantino celebrates her medal-worthy finish in 2015.

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TO DO FitBlitz!

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n conjunction with the Sombrero Beach Run, organizers have planned a second day of activity on Sunday, March 6. Various businesses have come together to offer the community a “taste” of the following forms of healthy activity and most will donate all or a part of the proceeds back to KAIR. Participants can sign up for the extra fun on Friday, March 4 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Sombrero Beach during packet pick up and late registration and also on race day.

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Free @ Rowbotics, 11450 Overseas Hwy. Pilates @ 8 a.m.* Pilates in Paradise $15 @ Pilates in Paradise, 6799 Overseas Hwy. Kayak tour @ 2p.m.

Keys Kayak $20 adults/$10 kids @ Crane Point Museum, 5550 Overseas Hwy. Paddleboard @ 10 a.m.* Natural Paths Fitness & Wellness $20 @ Tarpon Creek Bar & Grill, 13205 Overseas Hwy.

Saturday, March 5 Light refreshments at the clubhouse, plus raffle items on display!

(*Organizers of the activities with asterisks may create another class if interest warrants.)

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SEEN AROUND TOWN Thanks Marathon for Voting Us

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And to Matt “MJ” for Best Bartender

Wine Time Wednesday $15 select bottles all day

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Yard sale takes over park ‘Nautical & Knot’ brings droves

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he Marathon Yacht Club Educational Foundation’s community-wide yard sale took over the Marathon Community Park last Saturday. Dozens of vendors — including the organizers — sold everything from art, to boat bits and pieces, to gently used home goods. The money raised by selling vendor slots, as well as its own booth, will be used to further plans for a summer youth sailing school and scholarships. Next up is the Big Benefit Bash on Sunday, March 6 at 5 p.m. It’s open to members and nonmembers and includes music, dinner and special guest, sailor Nikki Medley.

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1. A buyer digs into her back pocket for cash at the annual yard sale to benefit the Marathon Yacht Club’s Educational Foundation.

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2. A visitor inspects the Dragon sailing pram the students will learn to sail in.

3. Besides gently used home goods, a handful of artisans also set up booths to sell wares.

4. Normally, one sells an entire boat.

But Julie Gatten salvaged this teak from a boat ready to be junked. ‘I hate waste,’ she said.

5. Jack Carlson of the Angler’s Closet, right, in Marathon attracts a big crowd to inspect his Yeti goods.

6. ‘Coastie’ a remote-controlled boat challenges Skyler to a race, much to her delight. A USCG auxillary volunteer, far left, provides the voice.

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COMMUNITY NEWS United Way celebrates Publix

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Starts at $350 per Session

Contributed United Way of the Florida Keys visited Publix stores in Key West, Marathon, and Key Largo recently to thank employees for their generous campaign support. Publix Supermarkets is the top supporter of UWFK’s campaign. In 2015, through individual paycheck donations and a generous corporate matching gift, Publix’s in the Keys gave UWFK nearly $175,000. This is an increase by approximately 20 percent from last year. UWFK Board Member Bill Doxey (pictured) visits Publix employees in Key Largo to congratulate and thank them for their overwhelming campaign support.

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Fishermen's Community Hospital

Convenient Care Clinics

For when you need medical care, but don’t need Emergency Services

Walk-ins Welcome-New Hours!

5701 Overseas Hwy, Ste 18 Marathon, FL 33050 305-735-4107 Open M-F 7 AM to 7 PM Saturdays 9 AM to 3 PM

17 Ships Way Big Pine Key, FL 33043 305-396-7622 Open M-F 9 AM to 5 PM

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Family Practice & Primary Care Services Start Here

Tour homes and gardens Contributed Marilyn Fraelich brandishes a fistful of tickets for the Marathon Garden Club’s House and Garden Tour scheduled for Saturday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $25, available at the club (5270 Overseas Highway) and also the Marathon Visitors Center. For more information, call 305-743-4971.

Ronald Samess, M.D.

Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

Specializing in Family Medicine Minor Injuries and Illnesses Caring for Your Whole Family Call 305-743-2253 for an Appointment Located at 5701 Overseas Hwy Suite 17, Marathon, FL

Heart Care Starts Here Drs. Boros, Homan and Steinfeld Board Certified Cardiologists 8151 Overseas Hwy, Suite 400 Marathon, Florida

Call 305-743-2733 for an Appt.

Fishermen’s Community Cardiology provides comprehensive cardiology care in the office and in the hospital,managing both common and complex cardiac illnesses for adults of all ages.

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Physical Therapy Starts Here

From Inpatient Rehabilitation Services to Outpatient Physical Therapy, we provide the expertise of caring, certified and experienced Therapists. Patients receive our undivided attention and one-on-one treatment.

Two Locations: 29 Ships Way 13369 Overseas Hwy Big Pine Key, FL Marathon, FL

Call 305-289-9950 for an appointment

March 17, 2016 from 11 AM to 1 PM

Dr. Henry DeGroot

Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery Fishermen’s Hospital Education Room Call Dianne Weitz for More Info or to RSVP 305-289-6207

From Gynecology to Surgery Women’s Health Starts Here

David Forest, M.D. Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Specializing in Gynecology Surgical Options for Women Hormone Replacement Therapy

Call 305-743-3003 for an Appointment

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We offer a community of peace, love and understanding.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Come listen to our amazing Contemporary Band share the good word with beautiful songs! Sundays 11am!

Sunday Services

9 am: Traditional & 11 am: Contemporary

Youth Group

Sunday School Every Sunday at 9am

Every Wednesday 6pm-8pm

CALL US IF YOU NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH!

Bluegrass and BBQ Sunday, March 6th at 6PM

Featuring Bluegrass music from “The Family Band” Tickets $20 – Children 11 and under are FREE Tickets available in the church office or by calling (305)743-6412

A CHURCH OF OPEN HEARTS AND OPEN MINDS

St. Columba Episcopal Church 451 West 52nd St, Marathon Fl 305 743-6412 • www.stcolumbamarathon.org

Elwell family donates to hospital Contributed In honor of Fishermen’s Community Hospital founders Charlotte and Dave Elwell, son Ross and grandson Ryan Elwell present a $10,000 contribution to Fishermen’s Community Hospital Foundation. This money will be used to purchase new life-saving cardiac monitors for the Emergency Room. Pictured from left are Peter Chapman, chairman of Fishermen’s Community Hospital Board of Trustees; Ryan Elwell; Hal Leftwich, CEO of Fishermen’s Community Hospital; Teresa Condas, president of Fishermen’s Community Hospital Foundation; Kim Gregory, executive director Fishermen’s Community Hospital Foundation; and Ross Elwell. The foundation will continue to fundraise to meet the $250,000 equipment goal. For more information, contact the foundation at 305-393-5720.

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REEF Lionfish Derby brings in invasive species

Divers and snorkelers will compete in the Fourth Annual REEF Winter Lionfish Derby to remove as many lionfish as possible in a single day on Saturday, March 12 from sunrise until weigh-in at 5 p.m. at Postcard Inn in Islamorada. The weigh-in is open to the public and will feature free lionfish ceviche samples, educational demonstrations, and opportunities to talk to lionfish experts.

Teams who bring in the most lionfish, the biggest lionfish, and the smallest lionfish will be awarded cash prizes. Team captains must attend the Captain’s Meeting on Friday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Postcard Inn. Teams may pre-register online at REEF. org, or register in person on March 11 at 5:30 p.m., prior to the Captain’s Meeting.

Free extreme event at Marathon Community Park

AARP meeting talks estate planning

The Marathon Church of God is hosting Team Rock and their extreme athletes at an event on Wednesday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Marathon Community Park. There will be bike stunts, aerial acrobatics, karate exhibitions, and a live band.

"Estate Planning Made Easy" is the theme of Richard Warner’s Upper Keys AARP speaker series on Thursday, March 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Upper Keys Civic Club, MM 100. Warner is a Marathon attorney and estate law expert.

Richard will address changes in estate planning laws and taxes while teaching how to avoid legal pitfalls. He will also list the necessary documents to have on file. This meeting is free and open to the public, with standing-room-only for late arrivals. AARP membership is not required to attend. For more information, call 305-8530907.

Museum curator speaks at friends group Brad Bertelli, Curator of the Keys History and Discovery Center in Islamorada, will address Friends of the Marathon Library on Thursday, March 10 at 2 p.m. in the Parish Hall of St. Columba Episcopal Church, 451 52nd St., Marathon. Admission is free and open to the public.

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MMS STUDENT OF THE WEEK Faculty and students at Marathon Middle 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 Marathon Weekly.

CARLA DECIMUS

Marathon's Favorite Place to Party"

Eighth grade

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

I am involved in Relay for Life and basketball.

Who has been your biggest inspiration at MMS and why?

Mrs. Walker guides me in the right direction.

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

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) prepares you for college and the real world. It helps you achieve your goals.

How is today’s world different than the one your parents or guardians grew up in?

My parents didn’t have many opportunities like I do. That’s why they push me to work hard in school.

What advice would you give to a sixth grader entering middle school?

Every grade counts from middle school through high school.

What movie character do you most identify with or would most like to be?

Ironman, because he is funny and a little bit cocky but he gets the job done and that sounds like me.

If you could advise the President of the United States on one thing, what would it be?

I would advise the president that we need more computers and books in our schools.

What are your plans after high school?

I plan to go to college and become a doctor or a nurse.

Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me… … to grow up and stop hanging with a bad crowd so that I can succeed.

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Local O.F.F. volunteers dish out the goodies, mainly lobster, stone crab and fresh fish.

Seafood Festival is next weekend Marathon is preparing for annual event that draws thousands Contributed

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he springtime Original Marathon Seafood Festival, scheduled Saturday and Sunday, March 12-13, is a taste bud–tempting way to spend a weekend with the family in the Middle Keys.

Be sure to bring a bib.

In its 40th year, the affordable foodie fair is staged at the outdoor Marathon Community Park, MM 49. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Admission is $5 per adult with children age 12 and under admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Seafood lovers line up for generous plates during the "fisherman to fork" feast as local chefs showcase their talents using Keys-based recipes. Choose from favorite indigenous offerings like mahi-mahi, Key West Pink shrimp, spiny lobster, stone crab claws, crackers piled high with smoked fish dip and much more.

Conch is served up as ceviche, chowder, and crammed into golden-fried fritters.

Hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages with sides of baked beans, coleslaw, hush puppies and French fries also are on the menu in addition to Key lime pies, baked goods and cakes, cool smoothies and icy treats.

Local commercial fishermen and markets catch, clean and

cook the seafood served, and prepare bushels of oysters and bags of clams from the West Coast of Florida. Fishermen and their wives participate alongside scores of community volunteers.

Live music performances are slated all weekend in genres ranging from reggae and calypso to trop rock, country, folk and groove. Popular Keys entertainers include The Regs, I-Land Vibe, and the anticipated return of South Florida's country music favorite Amber Leigh.

Other attractions at the family-friendly event include a Keys artists' village and art show, children's games, prizes and a raffle that features a fully stocked cooler of fresh Keys seafood awarded to the lucky winner.

More than 200 booths are to dot the park with a variety of nautical items, tropical apparel and accessories, plants, flowers, boats, watersports opportunities and information from Keys organizations.

To date festival proceeds have contributed to nearly $80,000 in scholarships for Marathon High School students through the Marathon chapter of the Organized Fishermen of Florida, a statewide group that represents the interests and well being of the commercial fishing industries.

Co-sponsored by the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce, the event also helps fund chamber members’ continuing education opportunities.

Art Stevens flexes his guns while filling a beer mug.

That’s practice, friends.

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DATES Saturday, March 5 • Marathon House and Garden Tours.

• Sombrero Beach Run/Walk at 8 a.m. in Marathon.

• Fishing Fun from 9 to 11 a.m. at Oceanfront Park behind City Hall, Marathon.

• Take Stock in Children Golf Outing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Florida Keys Country Club, Marathon.

Sunday, March 6 • KCB Day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Key Colony Beach City Park.

• BINGO from 1 to 4 p.m. at Marathon Elks Lodge. Open to the public.

Wednesday, March 9 • FAVOR Long Beach Walk meet at 8:45 a.m. at Key Deer Refuge Visitor’s Center, Big Pine Key. • Team Rock and athletic stunts starting at 6:30 p.m. at Marathon Community Park amphitheater.

• Celtic Revival concert at 7 p.m. at Marathon High School.

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Assorted Cupcakes baked daily

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Thursday, March 10 • Guest speaker Richard Warner from 2 to 4 p.m. at Upper Keys AARP Key Largo Civic Club.

• Friends of the Marathon Library Speaker Series at 2 p.m. at St. Columba Church, Marathon.

• Diabetes support group meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mariners Hospital, Key Largo.

• Meet the author: Tom Corcoran at 6 p.m. at Islamorada library.

Friday, March 11 • Dolphin Bistros Social Burger Bonanza from 5 to 8 p.m. at Marathon High School.

• Keys Arts Mosaic opening at 5:30 p.m. at Giorgione Fine Art, Marathon.

• REEF Lionfish Derby Captain’s Meeting/Sign Up at 5:30 p.m. at Postcard Inn, Islamorada.

• Magic Mike male review at 7 p.m. at DAV Post 122, Marathon.

March 12-13 • The Original Marathon Seafood Festival at Marathon Community Park.

Saturday, March 12 • Kid’s shark program at 9:45 a.m. to noon at Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center, Big Pine Key. Page 20 • Upper Keys Weekly • March 4, 2016

COMMUNITY NEWS

Where the wild things are Wildlife and Outdoor Fairs celebrate Keys nature

all part of the day’s discovering, along with musical entertainment from the Megan Ellis Band. Croc Lake will feature native plant giveaways, kids art and a Key Largo woodrat activity.

The Big Pine Wildlife and Outdoor Fair, located at Big Pine Community Park on Sands Rd., runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will follow the annual Run with Deer 5K, an event with a route that trails through the National Key Deer Wildlife Refuge. The Key Largo Wildlife and Outdoor Fair runs from 9 a.m. to noon at Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge, CR 905. Both fairs are part of the four-day Outdoor Fest presented by US Fish and Wildlife Service’s Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges Complex and their Friends group FAVOR (Friends And Volunteers

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amilies hoping to take a walk on the wild side will delight in the upcoming Wildlife and Outdoor Fairs taking place Saturday, March 19 in Key Largo and Big Pine Key. The two free fairs will offer a roster of activities that foster an appreciation of the outdoors and the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuge system.

“Each fair will showcase the amazing wildlife and habitats of the Florida Keys National

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Wildlife Refuges,” says Refuge Ranger Kristie Killam. “We hope to engage families and the local community and inspire them to become wildlife and outdoor advocates.”

The refuge staff, friends, volunteers and community partners will offer a variety of wildlife education opportunities wrapped up in fun; there will be dozens of exhibitors, face painting, and free festival tee shirts at both fairs. On Big Pine, a scavenger hunt, knots and splicing demos, geocaching, and photo workshops are

BRIEFLY Gator Club hosts bicycle poker run On Saturday, March 12, the Florida Keys Gator Club is hosting a bicycle poker run that starts in Tavernier at MM 93 and ends at Coconut Cove Resort, MM 84.8. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and cyclists will stop at five “stations” where they will draw a poker card and then turn in their hands at the cookout featuring prizes and food. The entry fee is $40 and includes lunch, event T-shirt and the poker hand. Students pay $20 (lunch and shirt) and kids are free. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call Mike at 305-664-8258 or visit floridakeysbicyclepokerrun.org.

Register by Thursday, March 10 for a discount.

Library series brings notable authors A series of conversations with notable authors of the Florida Keys will take place on Thursdays at 6 p.m. at the Islamorada library. The hour-long conversations will be free and open to the public. The schedule is March 10: Tom Corcoran; March 17: James W. Hall; and March 24: Lucy Burdette. For more information, visit keyslibraries.org.

Ryland Dixon explores a child-size Key Largo Woodrat nest near the Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Nests are part of ongoing restoration efforts to protect the endangered Woodrats.

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Luke Wagner of Summerland Key uses a magnifying glass to look for insects and wildflowers as part of the Rockin’ Refuge Rangers programs held for children and their parents on Saturdays at the National Key Deer Refuge.

Of Refuges), which runs from March 17-20. The Outdoor Fest offers an up-close take on the great outdoors through four action-packed days filled with family-friendly, mostly free outdoor adventures and hands-on activities in the four Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges– National Key Deer, Crocodile Lake, Great White Heron, and Key West National Wildlife Refuges.

“Bring yourself, your family and friends out and discover what your National Wildlife Refuges have to offer,” says Killam.

To learn more about the refuges and the wildlife-friendly ways we can explore them, register for the upcoming Outdoor Fest at www.favorfloridakeys. org/outdoor-fest or contact Refuge Ranger Kristie Killam at 305.304.9625, email: flkeysoutdoorfest@gmail.com. Brought to you in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council.

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SAM WILLIAMS' RECENT REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY

113 Stirrup Key New bamboo floors, some windows have been replaced with impact glass, unit is southwest corner of building with porch facing courtyard, New stainless appliances, Building recently painted, stilted covered parking for 2 to 3 vehicles, interior storage area, centrally located in Marathon. Boat ramp 1 mile down road, bike and jog path 1 block away, Pets allowed up to 2, currently tenant occupied. Please call to set up appointment. $199,000

4 bedrooms 3.5 Baths, office/theater room, laundry room, spacious master suite with his and her walk-in closets, 10 foot high ceilings, spacious walk around veranda’s. Downstairs is a laundry room, interior storage, oversized 2 car garage and private apartment, entire ground level above flood. new hurricane rate roof. Second lot is buildable. Ramp, Lift and Davits.

11332 3rd Ave, Ocean, Marathon Everything new! Plumbing, electric, window, doors, roof, etc. All done in last few years. Super clean and current wind mit on file so all insurances quotes total about 3700 a year for everything.

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Lot 25 114th & 5th Street, Ocean, Marathon

Cleared Buildable Corner lot! Lush green grass and filled a few years back so just slightly raised.

Possible ocean views depending on how you position the structure. Lowest priced cleared lot in the entire city. $79,000

Discover hidden gardens tucked away in private courtyards and delightful B&Bs of Key West.

Lot 26 114th & 5th Street, Ocean, Marathon

102 Avenue K, Marathon Come enjoy the Ocean Views that this updated 3BR/2BA home has to offer. Granite, stainless steel appliances, tile floor, updated bathrooms, high ceilings. Huge 3rd floor Master Suite.

Garage, privacy fence, patios, gorgeous backyard with fire pit and Pergola for shade. Huge lot with tons of room for storage and a pool. $459,000

Current Pendings: 0 74th St, Marathon (Transferable Bldg. Rights) 77 Coral Lane, Key Colony 56 7th Street, Key Colony

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Lot 22 11456 5Th Avenue, Ocean, Marathon

Waterfront lot with 40 ft. of seawall and open water views. Only 4 lots in from open water and located approx 250 ft. from the entrance to open water. Gas dock at end of your canal. Lowest priced cleared, buildable, waterfront lot in Marathon with dock already in place & existing seawall. $259,000

Current Solds:

605 Sombrero Beach Rd, 208, Marathon 487 29th Street, Marathon

The National Key Deer Refuge is initiating a series of free, kid-friendly, nature-oriented programs on Saturdays from 9:45 a.m. to noon meeting at the Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center in the Winn Dixie Shopping Plaza on Big Pine Key. The Refuge Ranger events are open to all children in grades K-8 who are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Pre-registration is required by contacting kristie_killam@fws.gov. Upcoming events include March 5: Zoom, Focus, Click! Photography and March 12: Sharkology.

Apply now for artist grants Applications are now available for the 2016 Anne McKee Artists Fund online at mckeefund.org for Monroe County residents. Completed applications must be emailed no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 31. Grants — up to $2,000 — are generated by the fund’s annual fine art auction and typically cover expenses like project materials, framing, publishing expenses and advertising. The fund also designates grants to be awarded to students and young adults to assist in the development of their talents in the arts.

City hosts free fishing clinic for kids

11322 3rd Avenue, Ocean Completely renovated in 2007-walls, floors, full electric, roof, concrete dock, boat lift, screened in porch, outdoor shower w/hot & cold water, floating dock, accordion shutters. 3BR/1BA $534,900

Vacant cleared lot with sewer assessment paid in full! 180 feet from the open water. No clearing, no wetlands, just apply for permit! This is one of 2 consecutive lots, so corner lot to the west is also available to make a double lot. $79,000

Kids refuge programs set for Saturdays

The Gardens

Saturday March 5 Sunday March 6

Angelina Guesthouse 302 Angela St

Old Town Garden Villas 921 Center St

10am–3pm // $20.00 Donation

The Gardens Hotel 526 Angela St

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The City of Marathon Parks and Recreation Department is offering beginning anglers, ages 4-14, a free introductory fishing clinic on Saturday, March 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. along the shoreline behind city hall, between 98th and 99th streets.

All equipment, bait, and instructors will be provided. Beginning fishermen will be taught how to cast, bait live shrimp, and hook removal. Anglers will also learn from FWC officers how to measure fish and identify various types of fish. Snacks and beverages will be available.

For more information, visit the City of Marathon web site at ci.marathon.fl.us, or call 305743-6598.

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This 2BR/2BA, 1200 SF condo offers a million dollar view for half the price. Enjoy your oceanfront patio while you watch Dolphins frolicking and an occasional manatee. Look to the left for magnificent sunrises and to the right for beautiful Keys sunsets. Heated pool, tennis court, work out room, dock, and many more amenities. There is no building in Marathon that is better than Bonefish Towers in terms of infrastructure integrity, financial stability, ground maintenance, common room ambiance, and spectacular views. Offered at $504,000. 305-743-8640

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here’s a little secret on Little Palm. The resort is offering a limited amount of tickets to the “Sandbar Sessions” — a regular concert (and one lecture!) series on the remote island resort in the most intimate and romantic setting imaginable. There are only 40 tickets available to non-guests, for sale on keystix.com.

The series began with a one-man concert by John Hiatt on Feb. 25. The concert-trippers were ferried over from Little Torch Key to Little Palm in comfort and then ushered to the resort’s beach with southwest exposure. Comfortable groupings of couches and chairs faced a small, but well-lit stage.

“I have more than one of his albums,” confided Melody Dodamead of Marathon.

Rich Fielder of Cudjoe Key is also very familiar with his music, once embarking on a special music cruise featuring Hiatt, despite his general abhorrence for such.

Hiatt’s career spans decades and the audience was thrilled to have what amounts to a private concert. A talented musician, Hiatt is probably better known for his songwriting and he’s been covered by the likes of Three Dog Night, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Jewel and Keith Urban.

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On the Little Palm stage, he opened with a rockin’ “A Real Fine Love,” transitioned smoothly to a bluesy “Like a Freight Train,” then entertained the crowd with “Buffalo River Home.” His voice has character and brings the diverse songwriting and subject matter to life. More than an hour of music flew by as guests sipped cocktails, and indulged in some discreet “chair dancing.”

This is the second year of the Sandbar Sessions and Little Palm Resort has five upcoming concerts including the Fabulous Thunderbirds (“Tuff Enough”) and the incomparable guitarist Stanley Jordan.

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Senex (Mike Chaplin) grasps the bust’s bust modeled after his wife Domina (Jennifer Mixon-Eick).

Weekly Staff report

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embers of the Florida Keys media and a few friends were invited to watch a dress rehearsal of Marathon

Community Theatre’s upcoming "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." It opens on Thursday, March 10 at 8 p.m., complete with an after-show party. Written by Bert Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, with music

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The play tells the story of a crafty slave named Pseudolus as he schemes to win his freedom.

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and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, "Forum" showcases local actors who are familiar favorites and proudly introduces some brand new talent.

The story takes place in ancient Rome. It tells the story of a crafty slave named Pseudolus as he schemes to win his freedom. Fast-paced and witty, "Forum" offers saucy situations, cases of mistaken identity, chase scenes, song and dance.

As it's beloved opening song suggests, this show contains "something for everyone; a comedy tonight."

John Schaefer, Alistair McArthur and John Pabon spend the most time on stage and their over-the-top antics elicit many giggles and a few guffaws.

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(CONT.) ence is everything it needs to be — impressive, daunting and slightly mischievous. Michael Chaplin (Senex) and Jimmy Dean (Marcus Lycus) come very close to eclipsing the others, for no other reason than the amount of verve they put into playing “dirty old men.” Jennifer Mixon-Eick is vastly entertaining and so are the courtesans — Kathryn Rummery, Jessica Young, Mindy Kaufman, Trish Hintze, Norma-Jean Nolan and Christine Harrison. Arnie Steinmetz plays his straightman part to perfection and it’s a pleasure to see him take the stage again. The hardest working stage members of the cast, though, are Mary DeMartino, Colby Young and Peyton Young who appear in almost every scene in a variety of guises.

The play is directed by Jackie O'Neil, with Cheryl Wilcox as assistant director/ choreographer and Suzanne Terpos as music director. Riet Steinmetz is producer and the stage manager is Christine Leird.

"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" runs from March 10 through April 9, with performances at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and a 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday, April 3. Tickets are $25. Call the Marathon Community Theatre at 305-743-0994 for tickets and information or visit online at www.marathontheater.org. The theater is located at 5101 Overseas Highway in Marathon, adjacent to the movie theater.

Arnie Steinmetz, left, and Mike Chaplin chat during the break of a recent rehearsal.

The lighthearted flirting between Gymnasia (Trish Hintze) and Pseudolus (John Schaefer) delights.

Alastair McArthur plays the part of Hero with the perfect mix of innocence and lust.

Vibrata (Norma Jean Nolan) puts on an impressive display of acrobatics during one scene.

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Jimmy Dean, right, explains the virtues of his courtesans (Kathryn Rummery and Jessica Young) to the besotted John Schaefer.

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

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Mandy Miles signs copies of her latest book detailing common etiquette for island living.

Mandy Miles releases ‘Dos and Don’ts’ … just in time for Spring Break

By Kristen Livengood

K

eys Weekly: Hold on, so you really can’t see the lights of Havana from the Southernmost Point at night?! What other good tips can locals learn from the book?

Mandy Miles: Yeah, I don’t know where that Havana falsehood started, but it’s persisted forever. Some of the other tips in the book cover things like the correct spelling of Hemingway (one m) and Buffett (two t’s), and a warning against trying to save a parking space. There are also funny etiquette tips whether you’re in a bar, on a boat or behind the wheel. One of my personal favorites says, “Don’t embarrass yourself on a rented scooter … incessant honking makes people not like you.” That one may be particularly appropriate given this week’s arrival of another Spring Break season.

Weekly News: Whose beautiful toes grace the front of the book, and where did local photographer Rob O’Neal shoot the cover?

MM: Ha! So many people have asked me about those feet, and I so wish they were mine. But no, the feet belong to Jessi O’Neal. She is photographer Rob O’Neal’s sister-in-law,

and was relaxing on a boat near Marvin Key when Rob snapped that stunning photo.

Weekly News: What is your number one do or don’t?

MM: Hmm, that’s a tough one, but I’d have to say my No. 1 tip is the very first one in the book – “Do…Make yourself at home. As locals, we’re truly glad you’re here, and will do our best to show you a good time.”

And that’s true. The vast majority of locals in this town understand the importance of tourism to our island city, and they really do want to make a good impression on our visitors.

On the flip side, there are some things visitors can do to ensure they’ll be welcomed back by the locals. (Such as, not requesting “Margaritaville,” the song, unless you’re in Margaritaville, the bar.)

Weekly News: Do you know anyone who has been voted off the island? What did they do?

MM: This one could get me in trouble, but I think we may all know of a few folks who were formally voted off the island by the court system – and spent some time in enforced exile, whether for illegal substances or public corruption charges.

But Key West is often willing to forgive and quick to forget.

Weekly News: This is your third book, along with your compilations of newspaper columns ‘Tan Lines,’ what can fans expect next?

MM: Thanks for asking! I’ve actually just started sorting through my most recent “Tan Lines” columns for the next volume. I’ve also started jotting down some notes and ideas for another fun and useful book of tourist tips, but this one with a different and more specific theme.

Key West Dos and Don’ts is available online in paperback and Kindle editions at amazon. com, and at Key West Island Books, the Custom House Museum, Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, Last Chance Gifts at Key West International Airport and Boondocks Grill. Mandy Miles is a long-time Keys journalist with the Key West Citizen.

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Magic Mike lady’s night comes to Marathon Las Vegas Production is bringing six male dancers for a revue on Friday, March 11 at 7 p.m. to DAV Post 122 in Marathon for a night of fundraising.

For tickets, call 305-743-4705.

Color Guard BBQ Cookout celebrating second year The local Color Guard can be seen around town at parades, events and fundraisers through the year, and this is the chance to support them, as they support so many local endeavors.

They will be hosting the second annual cookout and BBQ on Saturday, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at American Legion Post 145 in Marathon.

There will be live music, 50/50 raffles, horseshoes, a shotgun raffle drawing, cold beverages and more. Donations are used for travel expenses, uniform upkeep, and weapon maintenance. Tickets are $15 and are available at the post, or by calling Derrick Johnson at 786546-6678.

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Taste of the Islands comes to KCB Marathon’s Business and Professional Women are hosting the 19th annual Taste of the Islands on Sunday, March 20 from noon to 4 p.m. at Key Colony Beach City Park. In addition to the food, entrance is free and there will be artists, fashion show, live entertainment, silent auction, and the Big Kahuna crowning. Advanced taste tickets can be bought 20 for $15, saving $5, by calling 305-7316368.

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KEY WEST

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Badfish, a nationally known Sublime tribute band, will be playing Ocean Key Resort’s Sunset Pier this Tuesday, March 8 at 8:30 p.m. Local bands are opening the stage at 1 p.m. and will be playing throughout the day.

Free Sublime tribute concert happens Tuesday

M

aking their fourth Ocean Key Resort Sunset Pier appearance, Badfish will once again play for a maxed out crowd on the dock in this year’s free concert in Key West.

Heralded as one of the country’s best tribute bands, Badfish, a Tribute to Sublime, has become an annual tradition at the resort.

“Since 2010, Badfish has always found time to include Key West in their busy touring schedule,” said Rodger Levering, director of food and beverage at Ocean Key Resort, and who helped create the ultra-chic local’s only VIP section in front of the stage for this year. “We are just trying to host a great free concert for the community and we hope everyone has a super time at the Sunset Pier.”

Last time Badfish Drummer Scott Begin was in Key West, he was rocking crutches behind the drum set, and is looking forward to the Duval Crawl after the concert Tuesday night. “We typically don’t get a lot of time when we are down in the Keys playing,” he said in a recent phone interview.

“But, in the little time we do get, we make the most of it.”

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West Coast 15 years ago while at the University of Rhode Island on the East Coast. “Sublime was the quintessential band we listened to growing up,” said Begin.

“Their album ‘Sublime’ served as a sound track for our high school and college years.”

The covers started as fun, but escalated quickly from packing fraternity basements to selling out venues in Chicago, New York, New Jersey, and Fort Lauderdale. They’ve even been able to play with Sublime’s drummer Bud Gaugh, who has opened for them in the past. Sublime was a ’90s band, whose front man died of a heroin overdose right before the third self-titled album dropped, and have ska/reggae infused hits like “Santeria,” “Wrong Way,”“What I Got,” and

Tim Dee & Jim Hill

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Badfish plays at Sunset Pier

By Kristen Livengood

THU 3/10

S BLET I R 3

Begin’s right-now fave “Seed.”

“My favorites change from week-to-week,” he said. “But, right now, this one is keeping me on my toes as a drummer,” he said.

Badfish stays pretty loyal and faithful to their Sublime roots, but are able to add a little bit of their own personal touch if the occasion calls for it. They have also released some of their own music over the years, but will be playing the all-Sublime set for an hour and 45 minutes starting Tuesday, March 8 at 8:30 p.m. Opening for Badfish on the main stage will be local favorite Patrick and The Swayzees at 7 p.m. and the side stage will be rocking Happy Dog at 1 p.m. and Hot Beer at 5 p.m.

LOCAL’S ONLY VIP SECTION The Badfish concert will host a “Local’s Only” VIP section in front of the stage with private cash bars. Mote Marine will have a check-in table set up at 4 p.m. Each person must present some form of local ID to receive a wristband. There will be a capacity, so check-in early.

Keys residents only, guests cannot bring out-of-Monroe County friends. VIP is 21 and older only, the rest of pier is open to everyone.

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

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SUNSET GRILLE & RAW BAR The Reach — Friday, March 4 Island Steel - Saturday, March 5 DJ Aaron Pool Party — Sunday, March 6 Brian Roberts – Monday, March 7 Land Sharks – Tuesday, March 8 Tim Dee and Jim Hall – Wednesday, March 9 Wyatt Hurtz – Thursday, March 10

NOWHERE BAR & GRILL McShimmel – Every Friday Four Sheets – Saturday, March 5 Pirate karaoke with J.R. Jones –Every Thursday Bartender Dirk serves up drinks at the Brass Monkey – his favorite is purple hooters.

Marathon Moose Lodge

Brass Monkey

By Kristen Livengood

D For more than 55 years, the Marathon Moose Lodge #1058 and the Women of the Moose Chapter #1024 have been a vital part of the community fabric of Marathon. Known mainly as a social and fraternal group, the primary function of the Moose Lodge is community service.

The local group is continuously supporting local charities, like Grace Jones Daycare and Heron House. They also support activities like collecting school supplies for Switlik School, Relay for Life and Shopping with a Moose. In addition, the Lodge has conducted numerous fundraisers to assist local families through a tragedy. “We do all these things while trying to maintain a fun and entertaining atmosphere,” said Moose member Harry Wagner.

Globally, Moose International is an organization of more than a million members in 1,500 lodges across the U.S., Canada, Bermuda, and Great Britain, each active in similar ways in their own communities. All lodges raise funds to manage and maintain the nationally recognized Mooseheart Child City and School in Illinois and the equally renowned Moosehaven retirement community near Jacksonville. “We are justifiably proud of our work at these two wonderful facilities,” said Wagner.

The Moose Lodge welcomes all men and women of Marathon to become members of the Lodge or Chapter and join them in these rewarding endeavors.

The Lodge is located at 11601 1st Ave Gulf in Marathon. For more information, call 305-743-4528.

irk was holding a regular drink for this picture, but his favorite drink to shake up for customers is his signature purple hooter shot. “A lot of people just can’t make them right,” he said late at night behind the bar.

“And, I love hooters.”

His special touch is knowing just the right amount to pour and shake for the vodka and Chambord shot.

Dirk’s been making purple hooters for 13 years at the Brass Monkey, minus a short hiatus, after he hitchhiked from Miami to Marathon while following the Grateful Dead tour. He hopped off the tour to make sure he “still had some brain cells left.” He said, “It was the summer of Hurricane Andrew, and I walked from Homestead to Marathon. And, I was hungry and needed a job to pay for some McDonalds.”

His claim to fame is the best moon-tan in town, since he usually sleeps during the day or is out chasing down bands at night in his off time. He sees about four concerts a month on the mainland, and his ticket stub collection is rumored to be in the thousands.

After all these years, he said he still loves listening to house musician Freddie Bye. And, he said he’s lucky, too, because he found out he does indeed still have some real world functionality left.

THE HURRICANE Chaz Blakemore – Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5 Open Mic Night with Tony — Wednesday, March 9 Stone Crabs – Thursday, March 10 LULU’S Aaron Austin – Friday, March 4 Billy Washburn – Wednesday, March 9 Tim Dee and Jim Hill – Thursday, March 10 PORKY’S BAYSIDE Tim Dee —Friday, through Sunday Michael Hammond – Wednesday, March 9 BURDINES Joe Mama – Every Friday BARNACLE BARNEY’S Mike Hammond – Friday, March 4 Joe Mama – Saturday, March 5 Mike Hammond – Sunday, March 6 Dan Sullivan – Monday, March 7 Michael J. – Thursday, March 10 KEY WEST 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.

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

Din Allen – Saturdays at 4 p.m.

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

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

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Pirate Radio Morning Show— Fridays from 8 to 11 a.m.

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

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NEXT WEEKEND

Donovan Frankenreiter Sunday, March 13

If you’re ready

to quit tobacco

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W

orld-renowned music legend, professional surfer, artist and father — Donavon Frankenreiter — returns to the East Martello Fort in Key West on Sunday, March 13. In August of last year, the Keys Weekly hit Donavon with some standard questions, so we asked him if it would be cool to loosen things up this go-around. And true to form, the laid back performer did not disappoint — sharing on everything from Bob Dylan to Ben Stiller.

— Britt Myers Who would play you [Donavon Frankenreiter] in a movie?

I would have to say Ben Stiller because I’ve been surfing with him a couple times and he’s really fun and a great actor. But it would it have to be a comedy.

Finish this sentence. My kids have taught me… … how to enjoy the moment.

The greatest compliment you’ve received?

Whenever people say they admire the way I’m a husband and a father. I think that’s the most important thing in my life.

Better for the soul … sex or exercise?

I think they’re kind of like, or could be the same thing if done correctly, so both [laughing]. I think they’re both really good for the soul.

Best songwriter?

There’s so many that it’s hard for me to narrow down, but I really love Bob Dylan. He’s that one guy that I love, love listening to.

Guilty pleasure?

I live on seven acres in Hawaii and love gardening. But it’s not like a guilty pleasure.

If you could tell the presidential candidates one thing it would be…

I would tell them it’s probably the most entertaining presidential race I’ve ever witnessed. I’m actually paying more attention to it for the first time in a long time. I feel … that it might be nice to have someone in there who isn’t bought out by either all the pharmaceutical companies or all the lobbyists. … Candidates [are] getting elected and then the only people they answer to are the people who donated money to them. It’s a crazy thing. I really just hope that whoever gets in there makes it right for everybody… beautiful for everybody in America.

I remember where I was when I first heard….?

I was on a airplane that had a playlists of songs with new artists and pop artists and I remember hearing Norah Jones for the first time when she sang “Come Away With Me” and I was like ‘Oh my God, who is this girl singing?’ And there’s been a million of those moments when you’ve been somewhere and you hear something and it kind of stops you in your tracks. Another one is the first time I heard Stevie Ray Vaughn or Derek Trucks.

One of the coolest moments for you as a musician and artist?

I’ve got to play with a lot of crazy people but one that stands out is when I played my song “It Don’t Matter” with Graham Nash, David Crosby, Jackson Browne, Mike Hamilton and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and that was amazing playing with them live. And I’ve jammed with Warren Haynes, Ben Harper, G-Love and Jack Johnson and all of those guys have been great.

I know Warren Haynes has been a big influence on you, when is the last time you saw him?

The last time I saw him play was at a beach festival with the Allman Brothers. It’s one of the greatest concerts I’ve seen and the night I got to meet Derek Trucks. I told [Warren] how special the show was and he was just like, ‘yeah, it was alright.’ But that just shows you the perspective and how good he really is because it was literally over the top. … I’ve never heard anybody play guitar better than Derek Trucks. I did a tour with him and Mule one time and Warren brought me into the Gibson factory and told me to pick out a guitar. I was overwhelmed … so I just asked Warren to pick it out. It was 59 Reissue and the greatest gift ever — something I will always cherish because he picked it out.

Favorite thing about Key West?

I haven’t spent much time there and I hope I get to. But the thing I really admired last time was the drive there and going over those bridges and getting to Key West. I know that sounds completely lame but that was really exciting for me. The last time I was there it was more of a hit-and run situation with the hurricane thing and we had to set up and then take off, so hopefully I get a chance to walk around and do some things this time.

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MAINSTREAMING | BREAKIN’ BAD

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2. Tim Hribar, right, speaks with Pastor Larry White at the event.

3. Marathon Councilwoman has a hug for ‘Grandma TT.’ The 90-year-old has lived in Marathon since 1956 and fostered 35 children, adopting four girls. She’s well-known and wellloved in the community.

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1. Tim Hribar’s pack — Troop 901, chartered by St. Columba Episcopal Church — comes out to support him including his dad Larry, left, brother Max, Aaron Tipsword, and Jay Walters.

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LITERARY

Author Corcoran speaks in Islamorada Hall, Burdette slated for upcoming speaking engagements Contributed

om Corcoran, author of the popular Alex Rutledge series of mysteries and the new novel “Crime Almost Pays,” is scheduled to appear at the Islamorada library (MM 81.8) at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 10. Corcoran’s appearance is part of a new series of literary conversations, "The Inside Story: Conversations With Notable Keys Authors,” held every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at the Islamorada Library through March 24. The event is free and open to the public.

Corcoran’s Alex Rutledge Series of popular mystery novels are set in Key West. His eighth novel, “Crime Almost Pays,” is a spin-off of that series. The novel features an offbeat pair of private eyes: Dubbie Tanner, a man of substance who used to live in his car, and Wiley Fecko, who once drank and slept in the weeds, are now Southernmost Aristocratic Investigations.

The rookie investigators have a case in their tropical in-box, and they are over their heads from the start. Cuban tourism,

island crazies, typical greed, wealthy fathers, good cops, fearful cops, and a car chase all figure in the plot. As in previous Tom Tom Corcoran Corcoran novels, Key West and its characters, history, natural beauty, and isolation play a fundamental role in the story.

A photographer and former journalist, Corcoran also created “Key West in Black and White,” a volume of retrospective Key West images; “Triple in Paradise,” a group of three short stories; and “Key West Point of View,” 400 recent color photographs of the island in DVD format. A resident of the Keys for 15 of his 40 years in Florida, Corcoran was an early collaborator with Jimmy Buffett, providing photos for seven albums and CD packages and lyrics for the songs “Fins” and “Cuban Crime of Passion.”

In an hour-long conversation, Corcoran will discuss his work, process, and life in the Florida

Keys with journalist Jill Zima Borski. For more information on Corcoran, go to tomcorcoran.net.

In coming weeks, James W. Hall explores “The Big Finish,” the latest in his Thorn series of thrillers, on March 17. Culinary crime writer Lucy Burdette, a.k.a. Roberta Isleib, author of the Key West food critic mysteries, talks about her upcoming book, “Killer Takeout,” on March 24.

Remaining Schedule March 10: Tom Corcoran March 17: James W. Hall March 24: Lucy Burdette

The authors will be available to sign and sell books provided either by themselves or by Islamorada’s Hooked on Books at the event. All the events begin on Thursdays at 6 p.m. and are free and open to the public.

For further information or to reserve seats at “The Inside Story: Conversations With Keys Authors,” contact Jill Zima Borski at jzimakeys@aol. com and 305-394-3298 or Ellen T. White at ellen@ellentwhite. com and 917-523-1138.

Key West Garden Tours take guests behind the gates

West Martello Garden hosts orchid event

The Key West Garden Club hosts a tour of five beautiful gardens Saturday and Sunday, March 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. all in easy to bike and walk distances. Key West Garden Club docents will be at each garden with detailed plant lists and information. Tickets are a $20 donation and are available at all the gardens on the days of the tour and in advance at West Martello Tower. Call 305-2943210, or visit keywestgardenclub.com for more information.

The Gardens on the Tour will be held at Angelina Guesthouse, The Gardens Hotel, Old Town Garden Villas, Island City House, and Maxwell Gables.

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.

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Corcoran is a successful novelist, a photographer and an early collaborator of Jimmy Buffett’s.

BRIEFLY

FKAA extends assistance to senior citizens, disabled vets Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is continuing its effort to assist income-eligible seniors and permanently disabled veterans by reducing their monthly utility bills. To be eligible the applicant must be 60 years of age or older or a permanently disabled veteran. Income requirements cannot exceed single home occupant $31,668 per household and with more than one occupant $63,336. For more information, call 305-2962454, or visit fkaa.com.

Free tax help for local taxpayers

preparation and e-filing by AARP TaxAide volunteers will be available through April 14 for middle- and low-income taxpayers at Marathon Senior Center on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Key Largo Library on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and at Big Pine Senior Center on Thursdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

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

The Disabled American Veterans Hall in Marathon, FL is available for rental for private use for any civic purpose.

However, the Disabled American Veterans Organization and Disabled American Veterans Chapter #122, does not endorse or support any religious organization, political candidate or political party by its agreement to rent our hall.

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CROSSWORD THEME: MARCH MADNESS

FISHING

Stu Apte is on the auction block Fly fishing lends his name to upcoming tourney Contributed

F ACROSS 1. Kindergarten disrupters 6. Lending letters 9. Secondary school 13. Balance in the sky 14. Sheepish sound 15. Darlings 16. Continental divide 17. Caustic soda 18. Binary digits code 19. *Requirement to play in March Madness 21. Unhitch 23. Baseball bat wood 24. Fail to mention 25. Bad-mouth 28. “____ and turn” 30. Colonnade 35. “Oh, my!”

37. “____ ____ good example” 39. Socially acceptable behaviors 40. *Major bball outfitter 41. Sea swallows 43. Constricting snakes 44. *____ and shoot, without dribbling 46. Exertion 47. Wise one 48. Newspaper VIP 50. Florida Keys and such 52. *March Madness winner’s reward 53. TV’s “____. O” 55. Male child 57. *Winningest coach 60. *One region 64. BBQ spot 65. Be in debt 67. Famous ballerina painter 68. Winery process 69. Did a marathon 70. Pack animal 71. Secretary station 72. Armageddon 73. *Senior to freshman

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DOWN 1. Coalition of countries 2. Puerto ____ 3. Cain’s victim 4. ____-____-la refrain 5. Least crazy 6. Up to the task 7. Foot the bill 8. Sleep in one’s eye 9. Acapulco money 10. “____’em” in pool 11. Huron’s neighbor 12. Tire measurement 15. *Occasional Cinderella team from OH 20. Uncredited author?

22. Not a thing 24. Emu relative 25. *March Madness, a.k.a. “The Big ____” 26. Homer’s famous poem 27. Female principle, Hinduism 29. *1 or 16, e.g.

31. Lots 32. Response to pain 33. Candidate’s concern 34. A useful part 36. Religious offshoot 38. Tolstoy’s Karenina 42. Styluses 45. *Show off 49. Beluga yield 51. Equestrian gear 54. Annoy a bedfellow 56. Inhabit 57. *College athletes don’t earn one 58. Singer “on the dock of the bay” 59. Sound on a farm 60. Fix 61. Archaic exclamation of surprise 62. Ditto 63. Ivan the Terrible, e.g.

64. Bachelor’s dwelling 66. Like a dim star

or backcountry anglers looking to improve their odds to win cash, trophies and bragging rights for the upcoming Blazing Mako Tournament & Festival in Islamorada, there’s a unique opportunity to add one of the country’s top fly fishermen to their team as an angler.

Stu Apte, holder of more than 44 saltwater light tackle and fly rod world records and a recipient of the prestigious Ted Williams Award, has graciously agreed to be auctioned to the highest bidding team. Money raised from the auction will be added to the non-profit tournament’s goal to raise $100,000 for marine sciences scholarships for Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) NSU’s Halmos College of National Sciences and Oceanography. The scholarship funds will be donated through the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF).

Teams looking to bid on Stu Apte as a guide for the tournament’s inshore anglers competition can go to www.blazingmako.com.

Flying F9F Panther Jets as a Navy pilot during the Korean War, Apte was already an avid fly fisherman. Post war his day job was piloting commercial flights for Pan-Am, but his spare time was building a reputation as a top guide in the Florida Keys. His career as a top-notch angler blossomed, as his Stu Apte Tarpon Fly and Stu Apte Improved Blood Knot became fly fishing standards. In 1969, Apte was inducted into the Fishing Hall of Fame and the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) in 2005, where

Legendary angler Stu Apte will fish with the highest bidder for this tourney that benefits Nova Southeastern University’s college of National Sciences and Oceanography.

Money raised from the auction will be added to the nonprofit tournament’s goal to raise $100,000 for marine sciences. scholarships. he had the distinction of joining Ted Williams, Curt Gowdy, Ernest Hemingway, Izaak Walton and Zane Grey to name a few.

“Stu Apte has been guiding in these Florida Keys flats for 60 plus years—and adding him to any team certainly is a major plus,” said Captain Cliff Jensen, Director of Sport Fishing and Watersports for Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts which is managing the Father’s Day Weekend Blazing Mako & Festival scheduled for June 16-19.

Jensen said Apte will also

join with other top local guides to lead a seminar series at Angler House Marina, which will be the venue for inshore boats to launch.

The Blazing Mako Tournament & Festival, named for NSU’s mascot—the mako shark—had designated a $2,500 entry fee (three anglers) for inshore competition. The Offshore division entry fee is $5,000 per team (six anglers).

To register for the inshore/ offshore division go to http:// www.guyharveyoutpost.com/ blazing-mako/fishing.html.

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KEYS DISEASE

Actual true news items!

Or, how can anyone make this stuff up?

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n my distant past as a radio morning show host, I used to do a segment called “News of the Absurd From Around the World.” In that spirit, or perhaps because of the influence of spirits, I am pleased to share with you these allegedly true news items from the past several years. Enjoy!

Bill Gates, Cheapskate?

According to a published report, Bill Gates was standing in the express checkout line with his quart of ice cream when he discovered that he could not find the 25-cent off coupon for his ice cream. He frantically searched for his coupon as the line progressed closer and closer to the checkout clerk.

Unfortunately, he was still unable to find the coupon when it was his turn.

However, he was not willing to give up the search, nor his position in line. All the while, he was mumbling that he did indeed have a 25-cent coupon.

After Gates held up the line for quite a bit, one of the other patrons slaps a 25-cent piece on the counter, yelling, “Hey, buddy, here's a quarter!” Gates, one of the richest men in the world, took the quarter.

targeting the National Institute of Mental Health for wasting taxpayer money on useless research projects. Here are some examples: • A nine-year study on the sexual behavior of lizards cost $900,000.

• A 20-year study of the socalled sexual control center in the brains of gerbils cost over $1,290,000.

• A 17-year study of slang terms used by Puerto Ricans in New York City cost $4.7 million.

• A five-year study of redwinged blackbirds to determine how humans make choices of mates, dwellings, etc. Cost: $500,000.

Entertainment news Dave Davies, the lead guitarist for The Kinks, says he was once contacted by what he calls “spiritual beings” who helped him heal a long-time rift with

his brother, lead singer Ray Davies. Dave says he met the entities in a New Jersey hotel room in June of 1982 when he suddenly felt something that he describes as “a psychic light switch being turned on in my brain.” He says he started hearing five separate voices in his head, each with its own separate smell. He says he had a conversation with the spiritual beings that lasted for six days.

Afterwards, he says he finally lost his lifelong resentment for his brother Ray, and became deeply involved in mysticism.

• My wife was nagging me so I had to get her home.

• There was a giant dragonfly on my windshield wiper and I was trying to blow it off.

• My speedometer doesn't work after I get to 85 MPH, so I don’t know how fast I was going.

• The car makes a funny noise at 85, so I’m just trying to fix it.

• My girlfriend is having her period. (?)

• And finally, one trooper pulled over a man who he suspected was drinking. When stopped, the man said he was an undercover FBI agent, and had been assigned to see how fast he could drive from Salt Lake City to Seattle.

Actual excuses given to state troopers • My dog was on the gas pedal.

• I was almost out of gas, so I needed to hurry to the gas station.

• I have diarrhea and have to get to the bathroom.

Your wasted taxdollars The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste is

John Bartus is a singer/songwriter, City Council Member and former Mayor of the City of Marathon. John performs Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. with Storm Watch and Jade Storm at Boondocks on Ramrod Key, Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Havana Jack’s in Key Colony Beach, Wednesday at Tarpon Creek at the Holiday Inn Express, and Thursdays at Sparky’s Landing. www. johnbartus. com Page 41 • Marathon Weekly • March 4, 2016

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

City of Marathon City Council Agenda

Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Hwy., Marathon Tuesday, March 8th, 2016 5:30 P.M.

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER

(* Denotes Item Is Passed By Consent Upon Approval Of Agenda) Public Comments taken on all items and at 6:30pm time certain for items not on the agenda or as soon as possible thereafter or after the last agenda item; whichever comes first.

City Council Items *A. Approval of Minutes B. First Time Homebuyers Program (Councilmember Zieg) C. Affordable Housing Funding Mechanisms (Mayor Senmartin) D. Community Announcements City Manager Report A. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Report B. City Hall Update C. Building and Code Department Report D. Wastewater Utility Department Report E. Marina Department Report F. Legal Report Ordinances for Second Public Hearing and Enactment A. Ordinance 2016-01, Creating Section 32-34 Of The City Code Establishing A Tow Away Zone On Aviation Boulevard And A Portion Of Harbor Drive; Providing For The Repeal Of All Code Provisions And Ordinances Inconsistent With This Ordinance; Providing For Severability; And Providing For An Effective Date.

Resolutions for Adoption A. Resolution 2016-25, Approving A Third Amendment To The Agreement Between The City And Bishop, Rosasco And Co., Extending The Agreement At A Rate Not to Exceed $298,975 Annually And An Hourly Rate Compensation for Wastewater Consulting Services Not To Exceed $54,000 Per Year; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Amendment And Expend Budgeted Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date.

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Resolution 2016-26, Opposing The Proposed Vacant Lot Retirement And Hotel Unity Allocation Rule, Also Known As “3 For 1 Rule”, Within The Florida Keys Area Of State Critical Concern; Providing For Transmittal; And Providing For An Effective Date

The public hearings will commence at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as business permits, in the Marathon Government Center, EOC Room, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the discussion; or, written comments may be sent to the City of Marathon, c/o City Clerk, 9805 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at such hearing or meeting, one will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA Assistance: Anyone needing special z assistance at the City Council hearing due to disability should contact the City of Marathon at (305) 289-4130 at least two days prior thereto.

Please contact the City Clerk at clavierd@ci.marathon.fl.us if you would like to receive any of the items on the agenda by email.

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

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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Dolphin Research Center has a FT opening for a Habitat Apprentice: Must be diver certified, physically fit, and able to lift 75 lbs. Must have a clean driving record, work well with animals and have knowledge of dive equipment maintenance and repairs. The successful candidate will be responsible, organized, and motivated with excellent team player skills.

Benefits include med insurance, 401(k), vacation and paid holidays. Job description available at www.dolphins.org .

E-mail your resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org . EOE

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

Lunch & Dinner shifts, Full time only, with experience.

Apply in person @ Grassy Key Outpost, MM58

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

Benefits include medical, life and disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, sick and holidays, and so much more!

Job description available at www.dolphins.org. Email your resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org EOE.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES

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Eufracia Urena-Landin; TENANT #1; TENANT #2,

CASE NO. 13-CA000005-M NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, AMY HEAVILIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will, on the 21ST DAY OF MARCH 2016 at 11:00AM on THE FRONT STEPS OF THE MONROE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 500 WHITEHEAD STREET in the City of KEY WEST, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: A PARCEL OF LAND COMPRISING THE NORTHERLY 15 FEET OF LOT 3, BLOCK “S” TOGETHER WITH THE SOUTHERLY 85 FEET OF LOT 4, BLOCK “S”, PART “B”, MASTER PLAT OF NORTH MARATHON SHORES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 32 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 1555 Harbor Drive, Marathon, FL 33050 Pursuant to the CONSENT FINAL JUDGMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE entered in a case in said Court, the style of which is: US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR JP MORGAN MORTGAGE TRUST 2007-S3, Plaintiff, VS. Carlos Landin; Unknown Spouse of Carlos Landin; Eufracia Urena-Landin; Unknown Spouse of

Defendants And the Docket Number of which is Number 13-CA-000005-M WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 11th day of February 2016.

AMY HEAVILIN Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Tammy Marciel Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming as 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.

Publish: March 4 and March 11, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Star By The Sea, located at 12220 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 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: MDK OF THE FLORIDA KEYS, LLC Published: March 4, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers

TOS W 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 Page 43 • Marathon Weekly • March 4, 2016

LEGAL NOTICES 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

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER 12221 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 7436022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@ rewarnerlaw.com

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.

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 305-295-6376.

gift shop. Must be yearround Marathon resident; retirees welcome. Stop in to schedule appointment at 11528 Overseas Highway Marathon EXP. HELP ONLY needed for all positions. Apply in person Mon-Fri 10-11am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd.

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

Publish: February 26 and March 4, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA 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

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 Publish: February 26, March 4, March 11, and March 18, 2016 The Weekly NewspapersAUTOSTOS WANTED AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars - Vans - Trucks.

Running or Not. CASH 305-332-0483 EMPLOYMENT HIRING: Servers * Market * Cook. Please apply within at Brutus Seafood.

NO Phone Calls. 6950 O/S Hwy., Marathon Crane Point Museum and Nature Center in Marathon is looking for or retired person to work with students for school

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Call 305-731-0072 HIRING-KANDIOS ICE CREAM & DELI IS HIRING FOR A NIGHTS AND WEEKEND SERVERPOSITION. PLEASE APPLY AT 5187 OS HWY, MARATHON- NEXT 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 305-852-0600

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!

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Established busy restaurant - must apply in Person.

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Cased ship models for sale.

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RENTALS WANTED Seasonal Rental Wanted: 3 Bedroom, January thru March, flexible dates. Canal home in Key Colony Beach.

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Charlotte at cranepointmuseum@gmail.com or 305-743-3900.

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop NOW HIRING: AM Baker and Counter Help.Competitive Pay- Fun Atmosphere.

Please Apply In Person.11287 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Construction Foreman wanted Need Vehicle. Pay commensurate with experience. Call 305-304-7995 Marketing and Promotion Specialist:FT position.for magazine co. Our Keys,

NOW HIRING: Laborers Lead Men Experienced Workers Call Randy at 305-664-9300 Page 43 • Upper Keys Weekly • March 4, 2016

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ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

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Exceptional Living, Exceptional People

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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Do You Want To Work For The Keys NEWEST AND MOST EXCITING Attraction?

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

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FOR SALE Become Part of our Extraordinary Banking Team Our Marathon Office has an immediate opening for the following positions:

Universal Banker & Teller 237 24th Street, Marathon

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

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

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We will consider enthusiastic candidates who have strong cash handling experience and exceptional customer service skills. Please visit our website at www.iberiabank.com for details and to apply.

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320 13th St, Key Colony Beach Spacious and open home boasts soaring ceilings, 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. The covered rear patio overlooks the heated infinity edge pool and deep water canal. Located in Key Colony Beach, this home is a very popular vacation rental with strong rental revenues, repeat guests and room to improve on income with some furniture upgrades. Call Kelly Willey at 305-432-9754. $1,395,000

97501 Overseas Hwy 711, Key Largo

2600 Overseas Hwy 81, Marathon

Spacious and well thought out townhome at the Mariners Club. Enjoy all the club amenities along with strong rental revenues. Sold fully furnished and rental ready. Club membership of $45,000 is refundable at sale. Call Kelly Willey at 305-432-9754. $499,000

Tranquility Bay is located on the Gulf of Mexico in the fabulous Florida Keys. This unit sits directly on the ''Dolphin Lagoon''. Although it is unfurnished, it is estimated by the resort to cost under $25k to become rental ready. Resort amenities include fine dining at the Butterfly Cafe, tiki bar, several pools and a sandy beach.

Call Kelly Willey at 305-432-9754. $540,000

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Imagine living just steps from a sandy beach and turquoise waters. The dream can be yours in this well laid out, sandy beach front condo. Stunning views from several rooms. Close to the pool. Unit needs updates and repairs throughout. Don't let that deter you, remodel to suit your tastes. Unit has new windows and sliding doors. Call Kelly Willey at 305-432-9754. $529,900

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8 days to Marathon Seafood Festival.

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The Marathon Community Theatre’s production of ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ opens on Thursday, March 10. The comedic musical stars Jimmy Dean (Marcus Lycus), left, John Pabon (Hysterium), Pseudolus (John Schaefer), and Chino Rios (Miles Gloriosus). See more photos, page 26-27. SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly

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here’s a little secret on Little Palm. The resort is offering a limited amount of tickets to the “Sandbar Sessions” — a regular concert (and one lecture!) series on the remote island resort in the most intimate and romantic setting imaginable. There are only 40 tickets available to non-guests, for sale on keystix.com.

The series began with a one-man concert by John Hiatt on Feb. 25. The concert-trippers were ferried over from Little Torch Key to Little Palm in comfort and then ushered to the resort’s beach with southwest exposure. Comfortable groupings of couches and chairs faced a small, but well-lit stage.

“I have more than one of his albums,” confided Melody Dodamead of Marathon.

Rich Fielder of Cudjoe Key is also very familiar with his music, once embarking on a special music cruise featuring Hiatt, despite his general abhorrence for such.

Hiatt’s career spans decades and the audience was thrilled to have what amounts to a private concert. A talented musician, Hiatt is probably better known for his songwriting and he’s been covered by the likes of Three Dog Night, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Jewel and Keith Urban.

On the Little Palm stage, he opened with a rockin’ “A Real Fine Love,” transitioned smoothly to a bluesy “Like a Freight Train,” then entertained the crowd with “Buffalo River Home.” His voice has character and brings the diverse songwriting and subject matter to life. More than an hour of music flew by as guests sipped cocktails, and indulged in some discreet “chair dancing.”

This is the second year of the Sandbar Sessions and Little Palm Resort has five upcoming concerts including the Fabulous Thunderbirds (“Tuff Enough”) and the incomparable guitarist Stanley Jordan.

Little Palm has been hosting the Sandbar Sessions for six years. Past performers include American, Keb Mo and Aaron Neville.

Sandbar Session Schedule: Monday, March 7: Fabulous Thunderbirds Tuesday, March 22: Stanley Jordan Wednesday, March 30: Eclipse String Quartet Wednesday, April 27: Carpe Diem String Quartet Tuesday, May 17: South Florida Symphony String Quartet Tuesday, May 31: James T. Glassman (lecture)

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FOR SALE BY OWNER Open House: Sun. Mar. 6th – 1 to 4pm Bonefish Towers, 2000 Coco Plum Dr. #306

This 2BR/2BA, 1200 SF condo offers a million dollar view for half the price. Enjoy your oceanfront patio while you watch Dolphins frolicking and an occasional manatee. Look to the left for magnificent sunrises and to the right for beautiful Keys sunsets. Heated pool, tennis court, work out room, dock, and many more amenities. There is no building in Marathon that is better than Bonefish Towers in terms of infrastructure integrity, financial stability, ground maintenance, common room ambiance, and spectacular views. Offered at $504,000. 305-743-8640

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