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The Marathon High School softball team is district champion! The girls scored 15 unanswered runs by the end of the fourth inning, resulting in a “mercy” ending to the game. The girls defeated Archbishop Curley of Miami. They play again on Thursday, April 21 against Highland Christian Academy at 7 p.m. at home. Photo by FELIX HILARY/Contributed

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LOCAL CHATTER By Gabriel Sanchez To the relief of locals throughout the Keys, the end of tax season is upon us. With a deadline of Monday, April 18 (yes, we have a couple of extra days in 2016), locals have some extra time to consider more ways to get a break from the federal government. Each year savvy taxpayers look to write off pesky expenses, at times to hilarious extents. That butterfly tattoo you got during your last Duval crawl, sadly, is not a medical expense. As much as you love Spot and he feels like your offspring, he can’t be claimed as your dependent. The brand new fallout shelter you built for the upcoming election, unfortunately, cannot be considered a deduction. So we asked …

What do you wish you could have claimed on your taxes? Kevin Taylor would like to claim the time spent waiting on hold with various government agencies. “Those are precious moments I’ll never get back. I could have spent them fishing,” Taylor said.

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Peggy Taylor, of Sunset Grille, chuckled when admitting, “I would claim all the big boy toys my husband bought this year. It isn’t cheap being ‘Keysy.’”

Leslie Hendrix, of Stanley Switlik, has amassed quite the collection of photographs and plans on claiming “all the SD cards I’ve bought capturing the beautiful Keys sunsets.” She never misses a day taking pictures, so we can safely assume it’s an expensive hobby.

Larry Benvenuti, local photographer, says he’d like to claim the time spent listening to the dogs around 51st and 52nd street. “It’s a bit annoying because they can bark all day when left unattended,” Benvenuti said.

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Schmitt proposes affordable housing strategy

Broker looks to deed restrict existing structures By Sara Matthis

ffordable Housing is the topic “du jour.” Monroe County, Marathon, Islamorada and Key West have appointed committees to study the matter. Officials and other interested parties are exploring options ranging from special taxing districts to tiny homes as ways to incentivize private investors to develop workforce and affordable housing. A little-known Monroe County code allows trailers to be deed restricted as affordable, freeing up a market rate building permit allocation that the owner can than sell or develop on another piece of property. (The law was enacted in 2008 during the condominium conversion craze, as a means of preserving affordable housing in trailer parks that was disappearing at a quick rate.) Building right allocations — affordable and market rate — are free when issued by government. However, owners often sell their market rate

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“The city loses nothing,” Schmitt said. He also added that this type of deal lessens the city’s exposure to lawsuits by property owners when all building rights run out in seven years, by state decree, to comply with hurricane evacuation times for the Florida Keys. The more market rate allocations that exist to be distributed, he said, means the fewer number of property owners who would sue when their right to develop their property is extinguished. . Right now the proposal is still in the earliest stages. County staff has Schmitt’s interlocal government agreement, but the Board of Monroe County Commissioners probably won’t act until the Marathon City Council decides on a policy direction. On Tuesday, this very issue came to the forefront during a discussion to approve the redevelopment of a lot in Marathon with eight existing units to be replaced with eight new modular homes. Marathon Councilman Dan Zieg characterized at least some of the units as affordable housing. Although the redevelopment was approved, it didn’t escape the notice of Marathon’s Affordable Workforce Housing Chairman Josh Mothner. “Preservation of affordable housing is what’s in question. This is one-for-one displacement [of workers for vacation renters],” Mothner said. “I implore you to incentivize the defacto affordable housing by allowing the owner to keep the market rate.” According to Marathon City Planner George Garrett, this

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allocations in the private sector. Currently, market rate building allocations are selling between $60,000 — $40,000 for the right itself, plus a $20,000 transfer fee paid into an affordable housing fund. Affordable housing allocations, on the other hand, are in low demand. Municipalities often hand them out in bulk to developers who propose a specific project. Recently developers of the Oceanside property on Stock Island purchased about 70 trailers and deed restricted them as affordable before moving the market rate building rights to complete their new development. While the precedent exists to deed restrict exiting mobile homes, deed restrictions are typically allocated to new construction in Monroe County and Keys municipalities. Until now. Marathon businessman Brian Schmitt has pooled 34 of his existing, sub-market rental properties in the city (with three belonging to developer Pritam Singh) and applied to Monroe County for 37 affordable deed restrictions. “If you deed restrict the 37 affordable allocations, then there are 37 market allocations that I can move somewhere else in Marathon. Right now we are losing affordable housing at a rapid pace and there is no incentive to do something different,” Schmitt said. “This would create that incentive.” Schmitt said it’s an advantageous move for the City of Marathon. Because the affordable rights would come out of the county’s pool, Marathon would in effect gain 34 new building rights it didn’t previously have.

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Planning commissioner warned

Marathon Council reprimands Lott Pansky over advertisement By Sara Matthis

arathon Mayor Mark Senmartin called on Councilwoman Michelle Coldiron to remove Planning Commissioner Lott Pansky on Tuesday. Pansky paid for a fullpage advertisement published in the Marathon Weekly on April 8 in support of Coldiron’s plan to pass a resolution that would not allow for any “new” hotel development until current projects are completed. The community was sharply divided over the resolution to suspend the issuance of 100 Transient Rental Units (TRUs) — the right to build hotel rooms — the City of Marathon has banked since 2011. For some, it was perceived as a “tactical pause” to slow traffic congestion, address affordable housing and allow the City of Marathon to address infrastructure needs. For others, it was an unwelcome attempt to meddle with the free market and cause an artificial increase in the value of existing building rights. Semartin criticized Pansky’s position as “self-serving” and in conflict with his role as an appointed member of the Planning Commission and as a member of the city’s expanded Affordable Housing Committee. Panksy owns the Sea Cove Motel on the east end of Marathon and also owns parcels in Keys RV park property, each with attendant building rights. “There is no room for this on our board. His opinion is geared towards his best interests and has nothing to do with the actual resolution to protect our city. I ask that [Coldiron] remove him as her appointment on the planning commission and replace [Pansky] with someone else,” Senmartin said in a prepared statement. Pansky defended his right to his opinion. “Yes, I do have transient

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THANK YOU! On April 9th, 2016, the efforts of hundreds of people culminated in the success of the 35th Annual 7-Mile Bridge Run. The Marathon Runners Club wishes to say THANKS to all of those people who participated in the planning and execution of the run, as well as the dedicated law enforcement officials who so efficiently carried out their traffic control responsibilities.

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Mayor Heather Carruthers, George Neugent, Heather Carruthers, David Rice, Sylvia Murphy

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Mayor Mark Senmartin, Vice Mayor Bill Kelly Michelle Coldiron, Richard Keating, “Doc Dan” Zieg Florida Department of Transportation, Monroe County School Board & Monroe County Parks Dept., Monroe County Public Works Dept. & ICA

Thanks to the following good people who worked tirelessly on the traffic control and safety aspects of the race: Sheriff Rick Ramsay, Capt. Gene Thompson, Lt. Derek Paul, Capt. Don Hiller, Lt. Don Catala, and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Monroe County Sheriff's Reserves Fishermen's Hospital Emergency Medical Personnel Monroe County Fire Rescue City of Marathon Fire Rescue A BIG THANK YOU to all of the businesses that displayed flyers for the run

Thanks to all the captains and their teams! Aid Station #1 - Cindy Perry Aid Station #2 - Brenda Maser Aid Station #3- First State Bank Aid Station #4 - Sam the DJ "Over The Hump" Gang Aid Station #5 - Gerald Clairmont Aid Station #6 - Riet & Save the Old "7" Brenda & George Maser - Supply Disbursement Tina Belotti - Start Line Denise Pankow- Finish Line Paradise Landscaping - Finish Line Charly Farritor – Remax – H2O Knight’s Key Dave Daniels - Safety Team and T-shirts

Bobbie & Chuck Bayles The Sayer Family The Konrath Family Luis Gonzales & Family - Packet Pickup Dot & Don Scotten Jim Dalrymple - Mile Markers Art Stephens Nancy Lunsford & Dave - Recycling Team Pete Worthington - Communication Team Julie Pertunen- Numbers Nights Marathon Fire Station - Clara MHS Boys Basketball MHS Tennis MHS Baseball MHS Cheerleaders MHS Band MHS Girls Basketball MHS Drama Club MHS Video Production MHS Swim Team MHS Girls Soccer MHS Football MHS Volleyball MHS Boys Soccer MHS Yearbook MHS Cross Country MHS Softball

We wish to acknowledge contributions made by: Mike Puto Sue Corbin ICA & DOT Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce Pigeon Key Personnel John Bartus Zoltan Polgar & Agency 44 Keys Fisheries Larry & Renee Patty & Joe lvey Marathon Electric Sign & Light Pat Kersey Don & Son Fence Co.

Split Second Timing Florida Keys Electric Co-op Dan Zieg Alex Landscaping Denise & Chris Pankow Marathon Publix - Steve & Chuck Southernmost Runners Club Jim Dorl Bill Becker Kirk of the Keys Church Maryann & Don Nelson Goal Line Embroidery & Action Wear - Terri Labrada Key West Visitor Center Sunshine Key RV Resort & Marina A Key Real Estate Big Pine Motel Big Pine Key Fishing Lodge Bank of America Crane Point Hammock Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce Chaplin Family Marathon Lumber Sandra Bradshaw & Harry Thomas Andy Newman Tom Wright CM & Dennis Bishop Tarpon Creek Restaurant FaroBlanco Lighthouse Grill Marriott Blue Waters Tranquility Bay Karen Trujillo Chaplin Family Marathon OFF FKAA

And to anyone who we may have missed ••• We appreciate your contribution! Bobbie and Ginger

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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On behalf of all members of Crane Point Museum, the staff and board would like to thank the City of Marathon for the grant to restore our museum aquarium. Because of your grant, we were able to complete the project of updating and repairing the aquarium to perfect working order. Thank you, city staff and council, for this wonderful gift. We can now tell the story of lionfish. We are so excited and grateful.

Please include my wife, Riet, and I into the group of folks who are opposed to adding more hotel/motel units into our beloved city. The primary reason is that Marathon is “full” during the winter months and a lot of the summer. When I say “full,” I refer primarily to our only real thoroughfare, U.S.1. Bringing hundreds of more automobiles into town during those periods would be much, much more disastrous than the congestion we suffer now. Our restaurants, merchants, service firms and the like are also swamped during those times. Have you tried to get a seat at your favorite restaurant in February? Impossible. Marathon’s lifeblood is tourism, of course, and probably 90 percent of us first came here as tourists, so we certainly must not destroy those businesses. Tourists certainly do not enjoy dragging along in snail-moving traffic any more than we do. Too much of that will certainly encourage them to visit and vacation in other areas that will have more pleasant conditions. And that will end up greatly harming our local tourist industry. In 2014 there was a huge stink raised because the TDC was not going to sponsor the Seafood Festival. Their reason was that we do not need to bring in more tourists during March. I fully agree. Key West hosts Fantasy Fest in October, our deadest tourist time of the year, and it works out very well indeed. The Seafood Festival would be hundreds of percent greater benefit to the local businesses if it were held in May, for example. We should urge the TDC, chamber of commerce, and others to spend probably half of their money and efforts in promoting Marathon in the spring and fall for the real good of our local business folks in the short and long run.

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ey West attorney and youth advocate Shad Neiss threw his hat in the ring for the post of State Attorney for the 16th Circuit (Monroe County) as a candidate for the Libertarian Party. Neiss, who has a history of public interest law and advocacy, first joined his family in Key West in 1995 and has been Shad Neiss in private practice since 2008. The graduate of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law is running on a reform platform to reduce plea bargains for dangerous predators and to deemphasize criminal prosecutions for victimless crimes, children, the mentally ill, and others better served by scientifically informed treatment or restorative justice program. He said he also wants to reform civil forfeiture practices. Neiss is also a member of the Ohio Bar and maintains a part-time practice in Cleveland, Ohio. When not practicing law, the Big Coppitt resident serves as Key West High School JV Boys soccer coach and as a volunteer Guardian Ad Litem. Passionate about protecting freedom from both criminal predators and from governmental overreach, he has a special concern for juveniles caught in the criminal justice system. A campaign kick-off reception will be announced at the end of April.

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POLITICAL SCENE

Monroe County Appraiser Scott Russell is running unopposed.

Hometown PAC calls on candidates Meet and greet filled with those vying for seats By Kristen Livengood

his past Monday, about 45 candidates vying for local, state, and federal votes this fall came out to meet the community and offer their stances at Hometown PAC’s Call to Candidates event. Hometown PAC aims to be a resource for the voting com-

munity and provides events for prospective and incumbent candidates to make their views known, such as meet-andgreets and political forums. “I am extremely happy with the turnout,” said PAC Chairman Todd German. “This was the biggest turnout we’ve had to date.” With the 2016 presidential election, Joyce Griffin, Supervisor of Elections told the 300 attendees that she expects an 80 percent turnout for the November election. She also said she thinks the ballots will pull

high numbers for the August elections and mentioned that voters have 29 days before the election to change parties. Griffin, a Democrat, is finishing her first term as Monroe County’s Supervisor of Elections and is currently unopposed. Key West was introduced to two U.S. Senate candidates, Pam Keith and Anton “Tony” Khoury, who made the trip to Key West for the event. “This is the first time Senate hopefuls have shown up for Hometown PAC,” German said. “It’s a big deal.” District 39 State Senator hopefuls Anitere Flores, Daniel Horton, and Andrew Korge were also on hand to meet and greet interested locals at the event, along with congressional hopefuls Joe Garcia, Jose Peixoto, and Annette Taddeo. State Representative for District 120 Holly Raschein spoke at the event with opponents Artie Leichner and Kevin Diaz. Locally, several open seats brought out candidates in races for Monroe County Commission, Key West Commission, Monroe County School Board, Mosquito Control, Key West Utility Board, Clerk of Court, State Attorney and Public Defender. The next Hometown PAC event will be June 24 at 5 p.m. at Studios of Key West. “It’s an important event because candidates have to qualify by noon that day, so this will be a good event to meet them all,” said German.

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BRIEFLY MCT Story Slam presents ‘I Wish I Could Forget’ True personal stories about something someone wishes to forget will be the topic of Story Slam on Sunday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at Marathon Community Theater. Tickets are $10 with the options to tell a story or judge a story. Storytellers have five minutes to tell their story. For more information, email story@ marathontheater.org.

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Free adult dance classes offered to MCT members

Parenting, meditation classes start in April

Marathon Community Theater is offering free dance classes to MCT members starting Monday, April 11. The schedule is as follows: beginner tap on Monday at 6:30 p.m.; intermediate tap on Monday at 5:30 p.m. (all tappers welcome who have previously danced either in their younger years or from the beginner class); Irish step dance on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.; Coralette on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.; Belly dance Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.; and Bollywood dance Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Living Springs Counseling, approved by the Upper Keys Family Court, will be offering a nine-week parenting class on Tuesdays beginning Tuesday, April 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. behind the MARC store at MM 90, Oceanside. The cost is $50. It will also offer a 12-week arts and meditation workshop on Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m. The class will begin when full, with 10 seats currently available. Cost is $10 per session. Call 305942-4226 to sign up for either class.

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•3/2, 1456 sq. ft. stilted, single family home •11 individual slips that can accommodate up to 50ft boats. •Income generating: all 11 slips currently rented •Direct deep water access to Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. •More than half an acre of land (28,900 sq. ft.) •More than a quarter of an acre of bay bottom (11,761 sq. ft.)

indy Conn, who is running for Monroe County School Board District 3, met with Marathon residents last week at a meet and greet at The Stuffed Pig hosted by Luis Gonzalez. She is running against Ed Davidson for the seat. Her next meet and greet will be Wednesday, April 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Sundowners in Key Largo. — Weekly Staff report

1. George Neugent, Katrina Wiatt, Mindy Conn, and Roxy mingle at Conn’s meet-and-greet in Marathon. 2. Luis Gonzalez, right, put together the gathering at The Stuffed Pig. 3. Tom and Jennifer Walker meet with Mindy Conn at the event.

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Spend the Whole Weekend On Our Oceanfront Pool Deck & Have Fun at Our Poolside Tiki Bar! Victoria, right, and Matt Anthony, left, watch as Carolyn Anthony works with the marine animals at the Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters in Marathon. The aquarium recently unveiled two exhibits sponsored by the local business owner.

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Guests can interact with nurse sharks Contributed

he Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters recently opened its newest display, Big Shark Bay, to the public as an “encounter” program. On hand for the opening of the encounter were Matt and Carolyn Anthony, local business owners, who are the official sponsors of the exhibit. Big Shark Bay allows guests to assist one of the aquarium’s marine biologists with the training of resident adult nurse sharks. The marine biologist teaches the step-by-step method of behavioral training, and guests are then able to participate in the process. The Anthony’s also sponsor another exhibit and encounter at the aquarium, the Nursery Touch Tank. Nurse sharks are relatively docile sharks, making them easy for humans to interact with in a controlled marine environment. Their unique eating style allows visitors to get close and feed an adult nurse shark in the tank. The unique, hands-on encounter programs immerse

visitors in close and personal contact with a wide variety of marine animals. “This one-on-one experience fosters a stronger relationship and appreciation for both marine animals and the entire ocean,” said Carolyn Anthony.

The Anthony’s own two restaurants in the Middle Keys: Sparky’s Landing on Key Colony Beach and The Outpost on Grassy Key. Aquarium Encounters has several sponsorship options available for exhibits and encounters. Contact summer@ floridakeysaquariumencounters.com for more information.

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rights for sale,” he said, referring to permits to build hotel rooms commonly traded between developers for about $65,000 each. Pansky told the council he has nine TRUs for sale with local broker Ginger Henderson, of which he owns half. “Removing me from the Planning Commission has never been done before. When the time comes, I am going to open my mouth. I am not afraid. I think it’s more self interest on your side,” Pansky told Senmartin. The council was unanimous, including Coldiron, in issuing Pansky an official warning. “[Pansky] has a right to free speech,” Coldiron said, referring to the paid advertisement in the form of an open letter to the community. “But I would agree with Councilman Bill Kelly that it’s not appropriate to put the title of the organizations that you belong to, just your name.” Coldiron also noted it is Pansky’s second term on the Planning Commission and that he was originally appointed by another council. “There are strong emotions on this issue and personal differences of opinion,” said Councilman Dan Zieg. “Let’s let things calm down and not pursue removal at this time.” Coldiron’s resolution regarding the halt of new hotel development failed to pass. “I’m disappointed that I didn’t get my message across that this wasn’t forever. I just wanted to have an open discussion to see how the city handles new development coming on board,” she said. In other news: • The City of Marathon passed an anti-littering law that would result in a fine if citizens are caught throwing out cigarette or cigar butts on public property. • The City of Marathon also passed a law making it possible for law enforcement to issue a civil citation, rather than arrest, a member of the public in possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana. Possessing marijuana is still illegal, however officers have discretion on a case-by-case basis whether continued on the next page Page 12 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 15, 2016

(CONT.) to take the defendant to jail or write a ticket. • The City of Marathon agreed to place a non-binding referendum question on the August ballot for city voters regarding a pool. Voters will be asked whether they support the construction and maintenance of a community “funded by taxes, assessments, user fees, or any other permissible source of public funds?” • The council directed staff to research whether annual vacation rental license fees can be increased by $500. The extra money — about $250,000 — would be diverted to pay for affordable housing needs.

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BRIEFLY DRC cleans up Tom’s Harbor Bridge Join Dolphin Research Center in a volunteer effort to collect discarded trash, monofilament fishing line and other debris on Thursday, April 21 from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. starting at the south end of Tom’s Harbor Bridge, MM 62. All participants should wear clothes, hats and shoes that can get wet or dirty and bring a reusable water bottle, bug repellent, sunscreen and a cutting tool. Dolphin Research Center will supply water, trash bags, and gloves. For more information, call Courtney Coburn at 305-289-1121, Ext. 231. Taoist Tai Chi open house Taoist Tai Chi is hosting an open house on Wednesday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Columba Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 52nd Street, Marathon. Light refreshments will be served. An introductory class is being offered in Key Largo on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a suggested donation of $25, lunch will be provided at 1 p.m. Carpooling from Marathon will be available. For more information, call 305748-0799 or email keylargo@ taoist.org.

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Courtyard invites Chamber The recently opened Marathon Courtyard Marriott invited Marathon Chamber of Commerce members to visit the new property at the monthly after hours event. Community members got a sneak peek of the executive suites, the infinity pool, and some of the delicious food being served up for parties. — Weekly Staff report KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly 1. The chamber’s after hours event is packed with local business owners. 2. Marriott Courtyard’s Assistant General Manager Daniel Bassig, left, and Executive Housekeeper Al Delgado welcome the community to the event. 3. The Marathon Chamber of Commerce ambassadors welcome guests in the reception area. 4. The infinity pool overlooks the bay.

5. Kevin Johnsen and Kristen Greene check out the second-floor executive suite.

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BRIEFLY ‘Putts for Paws’ tournament slated for April 23 Teams of two can support the Florida Keys SPCA and compete for a $500 grand prize during the inaugural Putts for Paws miniature golf tournament on Saturday, April 23 starting at noon at Boondocks Bar and Grill, MM 27.5, Ramrod Key. The afternoon’s highlights include a doggie obstacle course, pet talent contest, live DJ, locally sourced vendor booths, a silent auction, and 50/50 raffle. Other awarded prizes are will include worst golfer, best team spirit and more. Tax deductible team registration is $100. Hole sponsorships are also available for $200 each. Vendor spaces are still available for only $25. Vendors are asked to provide their own tent. Deadline to sign up is Saturday, April 16. For details, contact 305-743-4800. Movies Under the Stars presents ‘Key Largo’ Movies Under the Stars will be showing “Key Largo” for free on April 23 at 8 p.m. at Marathon Community Park. Low chairs, blankets, and coolers are welcome. Class of ’66 reunion scheduled for April The Marathon High School Class of 1966 is celebrating its 50th reunion in Marathon the weekend of April 27-29, 2016. Classmates wanting additional information can contact MHS66ReunionInfo@gmail.com.

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ON FIRE THIS WEEK The teams with the highest percentage of weight loss from April 4-11 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. Page 16 • Marathon Weekly • April 15, 2016

THE BURNING LIPIDS Melissa, Elisa & Beth

-0.78%

GIRTH VADER Patty, Joe & Dustin

-0.77%

OCEAN THREE Jerry, Connie & Ed

-0.64%

THIN IT TO WIN IT* Ashley, Iveth & Myriam -0.64%

8 2 MUCH & DRUNK 2 MUCH Tricia, Danielle & Paul -0.10%

CHUBBIES Ben, Zoraida & Teddy +0.29%

POUND PINCHERS Denise, Scott & Amanda -0.56%

THE DEFLATABLES Eric, Lorie & Shamera -0.07%

FLABULESS* Melissa, Marie & Syndi +0.32%

GOO GOO DOLLS Hillary, Stacy & Clare -0.46%

50 SHADES OF FIT* Cindy, Bambi & Jose 0%

QUEEN BEE & CHUBBY HUBBIES Wendy, Rodney & John +0.35%

TRIPLE THREAT John, James & Dave -0.36%

ALREADY THE BIGGEST LOSERS* David, John & Carlos 0%

THE WEIGH-IN CRASHERS Javier, Viviana & Lynn +0.37%

FOOD FIGHTERS* Dan, Chuck & George -0.36%

HIPPO-CRITS* Kate, Kate & Heather 0%

DRAMA QUEENS Devin, Allison & Jenn +0.49%

FULL FEED* Larry, Greg & Mike -0.35%

BOB MARLEY TEAM* Gloria, Jan & Maria 0%

LET’S LOSE THE CABOOSE Giovanna, Jamie & Eric +0.75%

LEAN QUEENS Kathleen, Ginger & Diane -0.33%

MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLE* Dodie, Nikki & Heather +0.15%

FIT TO PRINT Sara, Anneke & Kristen +0.87%

WEIGHTED DOWN Leslie, Patrick & Liz -0.27%

THE LEFTOVERS* Janet, Lauren & Malinda +0.19%

DIETING DIVAS* Lynny, Trish & Julie +1.01%

CAST A WEIGH Michelle, Bruce & Donna -0.16%

WAISTING AWAY Heather, Danielle & Brittany +0.25%

LOSING TO WIN Mallory, Kacey & Robert +1.64%

tip

All Marathon Meltdown teams are encouraged to show up for the FINAL TWO weigh-ins for special events and opportunities: • Monday, April 18: We will be handing out Marathon Meltdown T-shirts! Please show up with your team because we will be taking “after” photos. • Monday, April 25: The final weigh-in! • Wednesday, April 27: Awards party at Nowhere Bar & Grill.

One of the simplest tips for healthy living is to sip lemon water throughout the day, but especially first thing in the morning. Squeezing a slice of lemon and dropping the goodness into a tall glass of water aids digestion, ups your intake of vitamin C, and improves skin tone. It also helps with weight loss: lemon contains the pectin fiber that helps a person feel full longer. — Sara Matthis, Keys Weekly Page 16 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 15, 2016

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Place hands on floor, slightly wider than shoulder width. On forefeet, or up on your toes, position one leg forward bent under body and extend other leg back. While holding upper body in place, alternate leg positions by driving the knee to the chest while immediately extending forward leg back and pulling rear leg forward under body, landing on both forefeet (toes) simultaneously. —Liz Kuck, Keys Strength and Conditioning, keysstrength@gmail.com

pop quiz At the last weigh in, Dana Hartley, a registered dietician with Fishermen’s Community Hospital, played a game with Marathon Meltdown participants. She offered a quiz about common nutrition questions ranging from sodium to sugar to alcohol intake. Of all the questions, the one on types of fat stumped almost everyone (26 out of 36 test takers). QUESTION: Match the following foods to the type of fat they contain the most of: 1. Butter, cheese, ground beef A. Monounsaturated fat 2. Avocados, nuts, olive oil B. Polyunsaturated fat 3. Shortening, commercial baked products C. Saturated fat 4. Fish, flaxseed, soybean oil D. Trans fat ANSWER: 1C. Saturated fat Butter, cheese, ground beef = saturated fat. Mostly comes from animal products, although some plant products like coconut, cocoa and palm oil contain it too. Raises the LDL (bad) cholesterol. 2A. Monounsaturated fat Avocados, nuts, olive oil = monounsaturated fat. Lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol and raises HDL (good) cholesterol. 3D. Trans fat Shortening, commercial baked products = trans fat. Raises LDL (bad) cholesterol and lowers HDL (good) cholesterol.

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4B. Polyunsaturated fat Fish, flaxseed, soybean oil = polyunsaturated fat. Lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol. The top scorers on the quiz: John V., Anneke P., Julie J., Jim T., Clare E., Ashley K., Trish H., and Jamie C. The winner’s name will be pulled out of a hat and offered a free nutrition consultation with Dana Hartley.

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Lot 93, Stirrup Key 2010 building plans on file- they will have to be updated but will give you something to work with so you can get started with permitting. If you’re building a primary residence, more than likely permit in about 6 months. This 13k square foot lot comes with a deeded dock right across the street. Swim platform can be permitted on the backside of property and this is located in a gated sub-division. Survey available and seller is ready to sell. $349,000

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April 16-17 • Pop Stiglitz Memorial Softball Tournament at Marathon Community Park. • Tah-Dance auditions at Marathon Community Theater. Saturday, April 16 • Florida Keys Contractors Association golf tournament with shotgun start at 9 a.m. at Florida Keys Country Club, Marathon. • Kids fly free on Young Eagle’s Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marathon airport. Sunday, April 17 • Story Slam at 7 p.m. at Marathon Community Theater. Wednesday, April 20 • Free Get Lucky Trivia at 6 p.m. at Keys Fisheries, and 9 p.m. at The Marathon Ale House. Thursday, April 21 • DRC bridge clean up from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. at Tom’s Harbor Bridge, Duck Key. April 22-23 • MHS Drama Club presents ‘Chicago’ at 7 p.m. at Marathon High School. Saturday, April 23 • Free seminar on making, flying kites from 9 to 11 a.m. behind Marathon City Hall. • Movie Under the Stars “Key Largo” at 8 p.m. at Marathon Community Park. Wednesday, April 27 • Taoist Tai Chi open house at 6:30 p.m. at St. Columba Church, Marathon. Thursday, April 28 • Free fish ID class at 7 p.m. at REEF Headquarters, MM 98.3. Saturday, April 30 • Young People’s Concert from 4 to 5 p.m. at Founders Park, Islamorada. • Group bike riding clinic at 6 p.m. from Island Bicycles Key West to Baby’s Coffee. • Introductory Taoist Tai Chi class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Key Largo. May 6-7 • Mother’s Day Dolphin Tournament benefiting Habitat for Humanity. Page 18 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 15, 2016

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andy, chocolate, Mattheessen’s cookies, cakes, pies, brownies, fountains filled with melted chocolate… the menu at the 14th annual Michelle’s Willie Wonka Chocolate Festival taking place on Sunday, April 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Southernmost House in Key West is never-ending. Raising thousands of dollars for Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys, the event is named in part after the name synonymous with candy, Willie Wonka, and shares the title with Michelle Halpern, the founder of the event who died of cancer in 2012. “The first year, 14 years ago, we had about 200 people and raised $2,000,” said event cofounder attorney Michael Halpern, Michelle’s late husband and co-owner of Southernmost House. “The past few years, the event has raised more than $50,000 a year for the foundation.” For the price of a $10 ticket, kids’ (and adults’) eyes light up when they walk into Willie Wonka’s Key West house with rows and rows of delightful goodies to choose from, all donated from local restaurants and businesses for the event. “Every penny we raise goes to the charity,” Halpern said. Page 19 • Marathon Weekly • April 15, 2016

George Fernandez of the Butterfly Conservatory and Michael Halpern of Southernmost House join Willie Wonka at the 2014 chocolate festival.

Fourteen years ago, Michelle with the help of Michael and their three sons, started the event to help local non-profits before the reins were handed over to Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys. “Every year the event just keeps getting bigger and better,” said volunteer Doria Goodrich, who has been with the event since its inception. According to Goodrich, a member of the all-volunteer Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys, which supports patients from Key Largo to Key West, the Willie Wonka event is the biggest fundraiser of the year. “We support anywhere from 20 local patients a year with help with their cancer treatments,” she said. “No one should have to blow every penny they’ve ever made just to stay alive.” Just in case chocolate and candy isn’t your thing — there’s pretzels, and hot dogs, and live entertainment, and a balloon man, and a beautiful view of the ocean at one of the most iconic houses in town. It has all the ingredients for a perfect afternoon in the Keys while supporting local cancer patients. Southernmost House is located at 1400 Duval St., Key West.

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SEEN AROUND TOWN

Runners triumph again 1 By Sara Matthis

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n my book, they are all winners. I’ve watched the race from the starting line, the finishing line, and actually participated in two 7 Mile Bridge Runs. This year, I was granted a unique perspective — from the sidelines of the bridge at Mile 5, right across from the “Christmas Tree” on the old span. It’s illuminating to watch the tide of runners sweep past. I saw a man on crutches, and I saw two runners pushing strollers. I saw the faces of the folks picked up by the buses, as well as the determined looks on the faces of the leaders rushing past. I saw silly hats and many sweat-soaked T-shirts. I saw friends encouraging one another and strangers making friends. There is something undeniably special about the 7 Mile Bridge Run and it is no wonder that it endures. I came. I saw. They ran.

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SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly 1. Josh Peterson off Boca Raton, right, is flanked by the No. 2 and No. 3 finishers at the 5-mile mark. Third-place finisher Ryan Vanorman of Rockford, 16, is on the left and second-place finisher Michael Stone of Fort Lauderdale, 36, is in the center. They finished in 38:57, 39:27 and 39:38, respectively. Page 20 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 15, 2016

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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he Marathon Yacht Club Education Foundation is now accepting applications for the four, two-week sessions scheduled for this summer. Summer sailing in Marathon will begin with the first two-week session June 13–June 24. The classes are weekdays in the morning (9 a.m. to noon) or afternoon (1 to 4 p.m). Younger sailors (5-8 year olds) will be scheduled in the morning and older sailors (9-18 year olds) will be scheduled in the afternoon. Class size will be limited to four sailors (5-8 year olds) and eight sailors (9-18 year olds). Students will be sailing Blue Dragon prams or Sunfish, depending on student size and weight. Applications will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Subsequent sessions will be

from June 27 – July 9 (no class on Monday, July 4th, but will sail on Saturday, July 9); July 11July 22 and July 25–August 5. An application package and program manual can be found on the Marathon Yacht Club Educational Foundation website at www.MYCEF.education. Click on the “Sailing Program” icon on the top left side on the home page. Application packages may be printed, completed, signed, scanned and emailed back to MiddleKeysSailing@MYWhat students need: • A Coast Guard-approved lifejacket, fitted to the student and labeled with their name, as well as wear closed toed footwear. • Labeled sunscreen and a labeled refillable water bottle.

CEF.education or dropped off at the Marathon Yacht Club at 825 33rd Street, Gulf, in Marathon on Sunday, April 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. Students will also take a swim test before the sailing lessons begin. Life jackets may be worn during the swim test if the student desires. The cost of each session is $100 per student. Credit card payment information can be included in the completed application package. You may pay by credit card if you submit the application electronically or by credit card, check or cash if you drop off the application at the Yacht Club. Ruth Olson, MKSP Chair will be available to take applications at the Yacht Club. If you don’t have computer access, please call 707-849-0072 to obtain a printed version of the application package.

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The fourth annual Pedal for Paws takes place on Saturday, April 16 at Keys Fitness Center in Marathon. Spin instructor Cristina Malafy, fourth from left, leads her students through a special 60-minute workout to raise money for SNIP — Spay Neuter in Paradise, an organization that helps slow the population of feral or unwanted cats and dogs in Marathon. The community is encouraged to stop by Keys Fitness Center to donate a few dollars to the cause and also check out the efficiency and fun of spinning or just greet owner Ralph Lucignano, fifth from right. Page 22 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 15, 2016

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rt, food, classic cars and much more marked the 25th anniversary of Florida Keys Island Fest last weekend in Islamorada. Held at Founders Park, the two-day event is hosted by the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce. Other highlights included live music and the homemade boat contest. — Weekly Staff report

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2. Monroe County School Board candidate Mindy Conn greets Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys’ Christine Todd-Young. 3. Students from PKS and Treasure Village School teamed up with Centennial Bank employee volunteers to run hula hoop clinics. 4. Rob Stober mingles with the guys from Bumby’s Restaurant in Islamorada located at MM 82. Stober is stumping for a Monroe County judgeship.

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trading of deed restricted affordable building rights for market rate allocations isn’t entirely new. The developers of a project on 73rd street — a mixture of apartments and efficiencies on several lots — petitioned the city for some affordable permits but held on to some of the market rate allocations associated with the property for future “leverage,” possibly selling them for cash but more likely to trade for other building rights within the City of Marathon. Currently, mobile homes or existing rentals deeded affordable by Monroe County, must meet certain conditions. They must meet or be brought up to code, meet life safety standards, be deed restricted for 99 years and subjected to audits ensuring the tenants qualify for affordable housing and are being charged “affordable” rates. In the county, landlords and tenants self report on an annual basis. Both Islamorada and Marathon have conducted audits in the past, but not on an annual basis. Currently, Monroe County has by far the largest share of affordable market rate units to dole out over the next seven years — about 700. Then the Keys will have reached “build out.” As the affordable-for-market-rate scenario becomes more established, it’s the next step that’s up for debate: what to do with the plethora of market rate building right allocations that have real value. So far, two scenarios have emerged. One, Keys cities or Monroe County will require “payment” for affordable deed restrictions in the form of some share of the market rate allocations the trade creates. Two, developers with market rate building rights will either use them, sell them, or trade them for the right to build hotel rooms, an even scarcer commodity than affordable housing. The City of Marathon may be the first to decide this issue. Although he must wait until Marathon and Monroe County have ironed out the conversion of affordable deed-restricted properties for an equal number of market rates, Schmitt currently has an application to turn 37 market rate units into rights to build hotel rooms. It’s unknown when the Marathon City Council will address the issue.

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Local talent featured at Pops in the Park Keys Community Concert Band presents Young People’s Concert on Saturday, April 30 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Founders Park in Islamorada. Admission is free, and picnic baskets and blankets are welcome. Featured performers will be students from Key Largo School, Plantation Key School and Coral Shores High performing selections from “Harry Potter,” “Fantasia 2000,” and “Flight of the Bumble Bee.” For more information, call Susan at 305-451-4530. Funding available for nonprofits The Monroe County Tourist Development Council has funding available to governmental entities and non-profit organizations for capital projects. The facility must have the primary purpose of promoting tourism and must fall into a certain facility category. The deadline is May 3 and applications must be downloaded from Demandstar at monroecountybids.com. For more information, call the TDC at 305-296-1552. Key Largo sailing camp opens summer registration Kids age 7 to 16 can learn the basics of boat handling and sailing during weekly sessions from June 13 through August 5, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Upper Keys Sailing Club, 100 N. Ocean Bay Dr., Key Largo. Cost is $265 per camper per week. More information can be found at msysp. org or by calling 305-747-2600. FIRM Golf Tournament at Key West Golf Club Fair Insurance Rates Monroe County is hosting a golf tournament on Sunday, June 19 with a tee time of 7:30 a.m. at Key West Golf Club. FIRM has saved more than $5 million for local property owner’s windstorm and flood insurance. Registration is $100 for a four-person team. To donate an item or money to the tournament, or sign up for the tournament, call 305-743-2485.

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LOCAL PROFILE Lover of sarcasm, cake and Ernest Goes to Camp By Hays Blinckmann

ew Jersey native and TV/ radio host, Bill Hoebee ended up in the Keys like the rest of us — because no one else would take him. Okay, that’s only a half truth, but he’s ours now, for better and/or worse. Today Bill Hoebee just might be the most recognized celebrity in the Florida Keys. In fact, he has been nominated for “Best Local Celebrity” for two consecutive years at “The Bubbas: Key West People’s Choice Awards” and he receives rock star treatment at just about every establishment (mainly bars)

that he frequents. But there is just something about Bill Hoebee that affords him the liberty to say (and do) just about anything on the airwaves. With puerile charm and “radio good looks,” Hoebee commands a dominating stranglehold on the radio ratings; imparting wisdom, fraternity humor and pop culture sarcasm as effortlessly as Tony Soprano consumes fagoule. From a successful stint with an ’80s hair band to hobnobbing with celebrities around the country, Bill Hoebee never takes himself too seriously, which is perhaps his recipe for such broad appeal. His heart remains on the microphone — talking and laughing with his younger sidekicks: The Bird and Mel T. With more than 100,000 listeners on his iHeartRadio show, along with listeners from Miami to Key West and the countless articles he has written and published around the globe, Bill Hoebee remains,

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well … Bill Hoebee. And there is only one Bill Hoebee to go around. (Unless you ask him nicely; he might go twice.) But for those who know him outside of the radio sphere of quick-witted jokes and antidotes, there is another side of Keys radio’s favorite smartass. It’s his alter ego, or the “real” Bill Hoebee, to some extent. That is a man who would stick his neck out for anyone he calls a friend, a man loyal to his trade no matter what the cost, and a man who loves nothing more than making others smile for a few extra hours each day. (Editor’s note: we expect Hoebee to blast us over the airwaves for having outed his sensitive nature.) 1. Middle name? Scott 2. Worst nickname? Hoebee-wan Kenobi, Hoebee Cat 3. Rather be a man or a woman? Man, ’cause I love women. Women are smarter, so I‘d rather take advice from women.

Hoebee 4. Who is your celebrity crush and why? Jennifer Aniston, insanely rich and pretty. 5. Pet peeve? When people ask me to say something funny. Shut up. Is that funny? 6. What are you scared of? Snakes, witches and ex-wives. 7. Which TV character is your alter ego? Gary Shandling, rest in peace you crazy $*@*. 8. Who would you refuse on your show? Can’t refuse anyone, but will kick them off. 9. Who would you love to have on your show? The Ramones. 10. If invisible, what would you do? Head to the backroom of the Vatican and expose the hidden secrets, probably steal something too. 11.What was your first thought this morning? My ADD kicks in, so I have about 30 un-medicated thoughts. You don’t have enough paper. 12. Favorite reality show? “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” [character impressions followed]. I watched ironically. 13. Go on a date with Mrs.

Robinson or Miley Cyrus? Mrs. Robinson knows what the !#*@ she is doing and is not nearly as annoying as Miley Cyrus. 14. Has your show, The Experiment, failed or succeeded? Twenty years, still going. 15. The Bird and Mel go a date, who would their love child be? A new Charles Manson. 16. Favorite magical power? Power to grant more wishes. 17. Nerdiest passion? I sleep with the History Channel on so I wake up and know stuff. But sometimes I “know” it wrong. 18. Worst interview? The Scorpions. 19. What have you learned in this lifetime? Not to put pressure on myself. And be myself. 20. Who would you have your last meal with? My mom.

I love what I do, where I am doing it and with who..Thanks to Tanya, Dewey, Bird, Mel T and all past sidekicks, Rick Lopez, Wyland, Charlie Bauer, Casey Vinall and Jason Wolf.

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What organizations and activities are you involved with at MMS and why are they important to you? I am in student council for Marathon Middle School. This is most important to me because when I grow up, I want to be involved in politics. What class do you think has best prepared you for life after high school and why? I think math class is the most important. It is very simple when the teacher teaches. How is today’s world different than the one your parents or guardians grew up in? More technology and human advancements have been made since my parents’ time. What advice would you give a sixth grader entering middle school? Pass. Just pass. Study, stay after school, pay attention, do anything that will help you pass. ACROSS 1. Urn contents 6. Mischief-maker 9. Yahoo 13. Turf, as opposed to surf 14. Bygone bird 15. Slow, musically speaking 16. *”I’ll knock you off your broom!” he said 17. Barley bristle 18. Type of flu 19. *”My precious!” 21. *”I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore” 23. ____ Francisco 24. Hindu woman’s dress 25. Apple’s opponent, 2016 28. *”Never let the fear of striking out get in your way” 30. *”Et tu, Brute?” 35. Not to be broken? 37. Finish a road 39. Chef’s headgear 40. Seed covering 41. *”Sign your name across my heart,” sang Terrence ____ D’arby 43. Botticelli’s Venus, e.g. 44. Tsar’s edict 46. *”Hang down your head, Tom Dooley,” sang The Kingston ____ 47. It propels some boats 48. Abscond 50. Month of Purim 52. Disk operating system 53. Inlaid furniture decoration 55. Witness 57. *”May the Force be with you” 61. Slanting character 64. Roundish 65. *”If you can’t change your fate, change your attitude,” said Amy ____ 67. ____ of Pergamum, Ancient Greece 69. Short for pinafore 70. Santa’s helper 71. Leaning 72. Middle of March 73. *”If you want to be happy, be,” said ____ Tolstoy 74. Not o’er

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DOWN 1. Mary Kay’s last name 2. Rudolph, e.g. 3. *Bette Midler: “Did you ever know that you’re my ____” 4. ____ Grey and James ____ Jones 5. U.S.’ first manned space station 6. Mosque V.I.P. 7. Yard work 8. Shoots-eating bear 9. Prefix in levorotary 10. *The Fonz: “Sit ____ ____!” 11. Home to Bryce Canyon 12. *”They’re grrreat!” he exclaimed 15. Cowboy’s rope catcher 20. Unsuitable 22. Middle-earth creature 24. More than one 25. Ponzi scheme, e.g. 26. Dr. Preston ____ of “Grey’s Anatomy” 27. Relating to #62 Down 29. *”Ai, caramba!” 31. Ages and ages 32. Small group of soldiers 33. A in AV 34. Rods and ____ 36. *”The cold never bothered me anyway” 38. Children’s author Blyton 42. Breakfast side 45. Personify 49. Afghan monetary unit 51. *”Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall” 54. The Eagles’ “____ California” 56. Make one ecstatically happy 57. Arizona Indian 58. Like a devoted fan 59. “Master of ____” on Netflix 60. Deadly ones 61. Facts and figures 62. Hipbone 63. Medieval Northern European 66. Draft pick 68. Indefinite degree

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t the Florida Keys County Club in Marathon, bartender Paul Lippens recommends the rum punch. The restaurant, Harbor View, is undergoing a Renaissance of sorts, and the cocktail is just the tip of the iceberg. “I make it with spiced coconut rum, banana liquer, blackberry brandy, orange and pineapple juices, and grenadine,” he said. “Plus, each drink is served with a dark rum floater.” Lippens is a three-year native of Florida, by way of Nashville, although his roots are all “Yooper” — the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He and his wife and 14-year-old daughter live on a boat. “We like to spend time on the water,” he said. Lippens recommends pairing the rum punch with a pineapple walnut salad or the tiger shrimp kabobs. For beer lovers, he recommends the Left Hand Milk Stout; it has all the body of a dark beer but none of the bitterness. Harbor View is located at 4000 Sombrero Boulevard, on the lagoon side of the property. It is open every day for lunch from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and dinner service is on Wednesday and Friday from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

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Manuel Castillo, executive director of the Housing Authority of Key West, will be the guest speaker for the Lower Keys League of Women Voters' Civics Lesson on Wednesday, April 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at One Island Family, 801 Georgia St., Key West. The lessons are formal presentations by elected or appointed governmental officials who provide an overview of operations and information on current issues and is open to the public. For additional information, contact Linda Cunningham at 305-294-3066.

Billy Washburn on Friday John Bartus on Saturday We’ll cater to your needs call for details 305.743.0100

SUNDAY BRUNCH Returns on Mother’s Day Thank You for a Successful Season.

OPEN 7 DAYS

LUNCH • DINNER

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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offers boating skills class The U.S.C.G. Auxiliary Flotilla’s two-day boating skills and seamanship class will be offered on Saturday, April 23 and Saturday, April 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center, 33 Quay Rd., Key West. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded a certificate which meets the licensing requirements for the State of Florida Boating Education ID card. Attendance both Saturdays is required. The class is $55 per person or $95 for two people sharing a book. Email seankrikorian@gmail.com or call 573-619-2200 to register. The Music Room hosting Kids concert

Key Limes Pies made Daily! Best in the Keys!

Assorted Cupcakes baked daily

World Famous Cupcakes

Brand new merchandise for boys and girls!

Croissants

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Bakeshop and Ice Cream Café

Cookies, Chocolate Covered Pretzels, Fudge, Gourmet Cheesecakes, Custom Cakes and So Much More!

The Music Room’s annual Kids Helping Kids spring concert, a tribute to early rock ‘n’ roll, will be held Sunday, April 24 at 5 p.m. at the San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval St. The proceeds from this concert go to The Wesley House Conch Republic Foster Children’s Fund. Tickets are available at the door for a $10 donation, which includes a reception provided by Key West’s finest eateries. For more info, call 305-294-7382.

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KEYS DISEASE

Tuning in — and definitely NOT dropping out David Gilmour shines on his ‘Rattle That Lock’ tour

avid Gilmour is bloody amazing and one of the most inspiration musicians in all of rock. Darn that David Gilmour to heck! After 2014’s final Pink Floyd album, “The Endless River,” it was a bit surprising late last year when Floyd guitarist and singer David Gilmour released a new solo recording, “Rattle That Lock.” And then, there was the announcement of a world tour to accompany the new album. This was his first tour in almost 10 years, and I knew that I really wanted to see one of these shows. Odds are that this is the 70-year-old artist’s last tour, so waiting until next year was not an option. Like when I passed on my chance to see the Eagles back in 1980… Not to mention that a couple of music-loving friends of mine who shall remain nameless (but their initials are Joe and Patty Ivey) saw Gilmour’s concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London and just raved about how good it was. The reason I didn’t see a show on the last tour has to do with Gilmour’s touring habits. When playing in Europe, Gilmour plays everywhere. Every little nation and sub-kingdom, it seems, gets a concert. But when he plays North America, just like 10 years ago, he plays Los Angeles, Toronto, Chicago,

and New York City. That’s it. Sure, there are multiple dates in each city, but still … not even an Atlanta show? After securing tickets and airfare, we were Chicago-bound. The Windy City lived up to its name, greeting us with icy breezes and a somewhat typical April snow that blew between the buildings, through the streets, and under the CTA trains. We were certainly not in the Keys anymore. The preconcert soundtrack consisted of ambient noises and some very recognizable Pink Floyd sound effects. The lights went out, the crowd roared, and Gilmour and his band eased us all in with “5 A.M.,” “Rattle That Lock,” and “Faces of Stone” — the first three songs from the new album. Just as I thought he might perform the new record in its entirety as he did with “On an Island” a decade ago, the tuning radio sound and the 12-string guitar heralded the first of the Floyd classics: “Wish You Were

Here.” And there were a lot of Floyd classics that night: “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” (“Wish You Were Here”); “Time,” “Money,” and “Us & Them” (“Dark Side of the Moon”); “What Do You Want From Me,” “Coming Back to Life,” and “High Hopes” (“The Division Bell”); “Sorrow” (“A Momentary Lapse of Reason”); and “Run Like Hell” and “Comfortably Numb” (“The Wall”). There were a couple of true real classic Floyd songs as well: a folky “Fat Old Sun” from “Atom Heart Mother,” and Syd Barrett’s “Astronomy Domine” from “Piper at the Gates of Dawn.” There were other reminders of Pink Floyd there as well — the large circular video screen (Mr. Screen) and one of the most amazing light shows ever seen… as well as the arenafilling lasers on “Comfortably Numb.” In addition to the Floyd classics, Gilmour performed seven songs from the new album,

which includes “A Boat Lies Waiting,” a moving tribute to his old Floyd bandmate, the late Rick Wright. The new album is filled with a collection of songs loosely based around the concept of a day in a life, but taking on topics as diverse as old age (“Faces of Stone”), the tragedy of war (“In Any Tongue”), an attractive lady in a jazz club

(“The Girl in the Yellow Dress”), and the struggle to escape one’s station in life (“Rattle That Lock”). Polly Samson, British novelist (and David Gilmour’s wife) provides lyrics on five of the albums’ songs. All throughout, Gilmour’s guitar speaks to us almost as well as the lyrics. Gilmour is an artist still on top of his game.

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

Ava Bianchino - Represented the Buyers & Sellers of 29859 Overseas Highway B-2, Big Pine Key

John Bartus is a City Council member and former Mayor of the City of Marathon. John performs Wednesdays at Tarpon Creek Bar & Grill, Thursdays at Sparky’s Landing, Saturday afternoons at Havana Jack’s and Saturday nights at the Key Colony Inn, and this Friday and Saturday with Storm Watch at Boondocks. johnbartus. com Page 33 • Marathon Weekly • April 15, 2016

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POLITICAL SCENE AROUND TOWN

Marina, Bar & Grill

NOW HIRING:

Dock Hand/ Cashier Full-Time Vacation Pay

HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: Front Desk Agents Room Attendants

Health Insurance with NO COST to employee

Apply in Person: 1200 Oceanview Avenue (Off 15th Street)

Marathon (305) 743-5317

Please apply on line at www.spottswood.com/careers or on site 13201 Overseas Highway. EOE m/f/d/v

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER

Overseas Pub & Grill is looking fo fun & experienced Line Cooks, Servers, Bussers and Dishwashers. Apply in person Tues 4/19 10am to 12pm and Wed 4/20 3-5pm at the Monroe County Public Library or request an application via email, hr@overseaspubandgrill.com.

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

HIRING

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

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

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

Catherine Vogel starts campaign State Attorney seeks to hold seat

urrent Monroe County State Attorney Catherine Vogel kicked off her re-election campaign last week in Key West at Hurricane Hole Marina. Three people have filed to run against her — Dennis Ward, Shad Neiss, and Julio Margalli. — Weekly Staff report KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly 1. Naomi Hazeltine, left, Eileen Quinn, and Catherine Vogel prepare to sing at the event.

Full & Part Time Positions.

Front Desk Receptionist

Apply in Person. Grassy Key Outpost 58152 Overseas Hwy.

Career minded professional with a friendly smile and excellent people skills needed for busy veterinary office. Good telephone skills and the ability to multitask are essential to this position. Computer experience is required. Shift hours vary between 7:30am and 6:00pm Monday -Friday with some Saturdays and Sundays included. Please apply at Marathon Veterinary Hospital at 5001 Overseas Hwy.

2. Vogel’s best supporter is her husband, Terry Wood.

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3. Almost every seat is filled in the upstairs room at the campaign kickoff party.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

IIN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Anchorage Resort & Yacht Club Condominium Association, Inc., a Resort Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in the Official Records Book 860, Page 1546-1567, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

CASE NO. 2015-CA0019-PK ANCHORAGE RESORT & YACHT CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., PLAINTIFF, vs. TIMESHARE ALTERNATIVES, LLC, FLORIN DRAGAN, Individually, CAROL FERGUSON, Individually, NELSON & MAYRA NUNEZ, husband and wife, NANCY RIVERA (nee BRENNER), Individually, TERI MATIYA D’ANGELO as Personal Representative of THE ESTATE OF HELEN BURG & THE ESTATE OF HELEN MATIYA, JAMES R. WEAVER, Individually, WILLIAM & DOROTHY LEDUC, husband and wife, JAMES ALVIN DOUGLAS, Individually, ROSE VASQUEZ, Individually, MARK KAUFMAN, Individually, WILLIAM CADWALLADER, Individually, MGM PROPERTIES, INC., and DAVID CAUSEY as the Personal Representative of the Estate of RICHARD CAUSEY, DEFENDANTS. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: TIMESHARE ALTERNATIVES, LLC, MGM PROPERTIES, INC., JAMES ALVIN DOUGLAS, SR., Individually, WILLIAM & DOROTHY LEDUC, husband and wife, JAMES R. WEAVER, Individually, FLORIN DRAGAN, Individually, MARK KAUFMAN, Individually, and CAROL FERGUSON.

Unit Week 12 in Condominium Unit Number 103 of Anchorage Resort & Yacht Club Condominium Association, Inc., a Resort Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in the Official Records Book 860, Page 1546-1567, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida. Unit Week 12 in Condominium Unit Number 401 of Anchorage Resort & Yacht Club Condominium Association, Inc., a Resort Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in the Official Records Book 860, Page 1546-1567, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida. Unit Week 40 in Condominium Unit Number 305 of Anchorage Resort & Yacht Club Condominium Association, Inc., a Resort Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in the Official Records Book 860, Page 1546-1567, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a lien on the following property in Monroe County, Florida:

Unit Week 37 in Condominium Unit Number 406 of Anchorage Resort & Yacht Club Condominium Association, Inc., a Resort Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in the Official Records Book 860, Page 1546-1567, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

Unit Week 17 in Condominium Unit Number 105 of Anchorage Resort & Yacht Club Condominium Association, Inc., a Resort Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in the Official Records Book 860, Page 1546-1567, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

Unit Week 38 in Condominium Unit Number 405 of Anchorage Resort & Yacht Club Condominium Association, Inc., a Resort Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in the Official Records Book 860, Page 1546-1567, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

Unit Week 4 in Condominium Unit Number 101 of Anchorage Resort & Yacht Club Condominium Association, Inc., a Resort Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in the Official Records Book 860, Page 1546-1567, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

Unit Week 30 in Condominium Unit Number 501 of Anchorage Resort & Yacht Club Condominium Association, Inc., a Resort Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in the Official Records Book 860, Page 1546-1567, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

Unit Week 46 in Condominium Unit Number 305 of

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written

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LEGAL NOTICES defenses, if any, to it on Tom Woods, Esquire, The Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 116 Porto Salvo Drive, Islamorada, Florida 33036, on or before May 16, 2016 and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a Default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or Petition. DATED April 8, 2016 AMY HEAVILIN, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Jennifer Settoon Deputy Clerk Publish: April 15 and April 22, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers N THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 15-CP-24-P IN RE: ESTATE OF JOYCE S. KAUFMAN, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Joyce S. Kaufman, deceased, whose date of death was August 6, 2013, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives’ attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court 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 YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this notice is: April 8, 2016.

LEGAL NOTICES Personal Representatives: Kim I. Kaufman 35645 Old Kinsman Road Hunting Valley, Ohio 44022 Josh S. Kaufman 7720 Thistle Lane Russell, Ohio 44072 Douglas S. Kaufman 33960 Meadow Lane Hunting Valley, Ohio 44022 Attorney for Personal Representatives: A. Stephen Kotler, BCS Attorney Florida Bar Number: 629103 Kotler Law Firm, P.L. 999 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 200 Naples, Florida 34108 Telephone: (239) 325-2333 Fax: (239) 325-1853 E-Mail: skotler@kotlerpl. com Secondary E-Mail: dphillips@kotlerpl.com Publish: April 8 & 15, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers

AUTOS WANTED

ALL YEARS! Junk or Used. Cars - Vans - Trucks. Running or Not. CASH 305-332-0483

EMPLOYMENT Electrician wanted for well-established company in Marathon. Top pay, paid vacation, paid holidays and continuing education. License a plus. Email resume to kelly6098@aol.com Reefside Renovation & Construction looking for skilled construction laborers. Middle Keys Locals Only. Call 305-7314583 Drivers Wanted. Call Taxi on the Run at 305395-1221. Groundskeeper/ Maintenance needed at Sea Isle Condominium in Key Colony Beach. Needed Mid-April through end of May. 305-743-0173 EMPLOYMENT HIRING: Servers * Market * Cook. Please apply within at Brutus Seafood. NO Phone Calls. 6950 O/S Hwy., Marathon 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

EMPLOYMENT in fun gift shop. Must be year-round Marathon resident; retirees welcome. Stop in to schedule appointment at 11528 Overseas Highway Marathon Babysitters Needed for vacationers! 305-522-6050 Apply at http:// resortchildcare. com LOOKING FOR Wait Staff, Food Runners & Hosts. Established busy restaurant - must apply in Person. Sparky’s Landing, Key Colony Beach EXP. HELP ONLY needed for all positions. Apply in person Mon-Fri 1011am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd. Marathon. Bussers & Servers Needed Full Time Please apply during business hours. Key Colony Inn, 700 W. Ocean Dr. Key Colony.

FOR SALE

2010 F150 FX2, LOADED 53K MILES, $23,500 305-731-6075 FOR SALE: 45 KW Generator - Factory re-certified 6-month warranty. $5,995.00 305-292-9277 Will deliver in Lower Keys.

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

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.

Air Conditioning Service Technician / Installer Appliance Service Technician Competitive wages & benefits 100% medical • Matching 401K Vacation • Paid Holidays

Drug Free

Apply at:

2735 Overseas Highway Marathon 305-289-1748

HOBBIES/ COLLECTIBLES Will buy old nautical items, ship wheels, compasses, large reels, half hulls, lanterns, binnacles, telegraphs. Cased ship models for sale. Call Lou 603-455-6106 PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex Dive watches and Pilot Watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305743-4578

FISHING MISC. All types of permits for sale! Rock Shrimp, King Fish, Atlantic Snapper, Grouper Gulf, 6 Pack Reef & Pelagic. Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line pkg. Many other permits avail. We buy, sell & broker all types of permits. Call before you buy or sell! Please call for prices. Licensed & Bonded. All permits guaranteed valid for transfer. Many ref’s avail. John Potts Jr. 321-784-5982 or 321-302-3630 www. shipusa.com

Plantation Key Nursing Center

located in Tavernier, is seeking

C.N.A.

12 hr shifts days and nights available

Dietary Aides We offer a competitive wage and benefits program. To apply for position, Please submit your Resume to BOL@PLANTATIONKEYNC.COM

Seeking stable happy energetic personality for PT sales position

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Hiring for the following positions:

In search of talented and passionate employees:

Front Desk Agent

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

Housekeepers • Houseman

Applicants must be open minded & personable with the ability to lead others. Should enjoy interacting with customers, and be a responsible self-starter with computer skills & the ability to focus on details.

Bussperson • Bartender

Reply to this job posting by sending all of the following to Jacques@fairvilla.com: Letter of interest on the available position • Current resume & your availability & include your favorite joke

Executive Sous Chef Engineering Supervisor Front Desk Agent Cosmetologist Massage Therapist Line Cooks AM Server Assistants

PLEASE NOTE: Emails that only include a resume without a letter of interest will NOT be considered. • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

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

Maintenance Engineer

Dishwasher • Cook • Hostess Apply on line at Spottswood.com/careers or at Faro Blanco Resort

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HELP WANTED Desk Clerk House Keeper

The Hammocks at Marathon

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES $250 Sign-On Bonus!

HELP WANTED Technicians, Installers, Helpers

Excellent Working Environment & Pay. Rapid Advancement in the Fastest Growing AC Company in the Keys. Must have Valid Driver’s License

• Common Area Attendant and Carpet Shampoo • Front Desk Relief Audit • Maintenance/Handyman • Activities Associate

Apply in Person – 140 49th St., Marathon

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TO APPLY: Online: jobs.bluegreenvacations.com In Person at The Hammocks: 1688 Overseas Highway, Gulf Side, Mile Marker 48, Marathon Or Call Miranda 561-912-7899 eoe

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

Dolphin Research Center has Full-Time & Part-Time Temporary positions for Guest Services. Duties are multifaceted including welcoming guests, taking reservations, retail and photo sales. Job description available at www.dolphins.org. E-mail your resume and a DRC application to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE

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

185A 25TH STREET, MARATHON

Cute 2 bedroom, 3 bath home. 1132 sq. foot updated half-duplex. Private yard, convenient location, ample parking. $268,500 Please call Lynn Goodwin at Key Colony Beach Realty today for an appointment. 305-923-9487 Page 36 • Marathon Weekly • April 15, 2016

Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Driver Office Assistant

(Computer Efficiency Required) Applicants must apply in person to be considered. 4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Key Colony Beach Motel 441 East Ocean Drive KCB, FL 305-289-0411

We Buy Gold Locally! Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn Townsquare Mall Marathon

The Turtle Hospital Aquarist The Turtle Hospital has a PT/FT opening for an Aquarist. Major duties consist of: maintenance, repair and cleaning for water filtrations systems, water quality monitoring, Habitat maintenance and cleaning. Must be physically fit, able to lift 75 pounds and work outdoors. SCUBA diver certified, handyman skills and knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems required. Compensation dependent on experience. Stop by to complete an application or email your resume to turtlehosp@aol.com The Turtle Hospital, 2396 Overseas Highway, Marathon 305-743-2552

OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT Office spaces FOR RENT starting at $250/mo. Parking spaces also available. Located on US 1, Cudjoe Key. 305-304-0776

Immediate opening for a HVAC Service Technician Upper & Middle Keys. Great Pay • Paid Holidays • Sick Pay • Medical Insurance • Paid Vacation

Apply in person 171 Hood Ave • MM 91.5 • Tavernier p 305-852-2960 • f 305-852-0656 Page 36 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 15, 2016

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Ice Machines • Pool Heaters • Service Agreements Phone: (305)289-9498 Fax: (305)743-8810

Rent the Legendary Keys Cruisers $45 per week includes baskets-locks-lights

We also rent Kayaks

Free Delivery, Free Pick Up & Free Snow Removal Marathon and Key Colony Beach

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“SHUT YOUR WINDOWS, SHUT YOUR DOORS, YOU AIN’T GONNA BE HOT NO MORE”

Brenda Alexander

Broker Associate

10055 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 305-481-5156 (Direct) www.KeysIslandSales.com Brenda@KeysIslandSales.com

Selling The Florida Keys...

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

Great Prices, Good Service, Good People Joel & Bonnie Cadbury Licensed & Insured Lic # CAC056987

Call the Experts!

305-289-1748

2735 OVERSEAS HWY MARATHON, FL 33050

Kitchen Cabinets Sales REAL Wood Cabinets at Particle Board Prices KitchenKorner/Fred's Beds 1333 O/S Hwy, MM 53.5 • 305-743-7277

Ceramic Tile We Do Porcelain Installations! Marble Licensed & Insured Granite Tops FREE ESTIMATES & 109th St, Marathon Floor & Wall Tiles U.S.1 (Across from Beall’s Outlet) Carpets Lic#SP-3562 289-3019

DOT PALM, Inc. LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES

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Taoist Tai Chi®

Looking for balance? Marathon Classes Ongoing - Join us any time

Julie Tong (305) 922-2033 5190 Overseas Hwy Marathon, FL 33050

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POSH ISLAND GIFTS & HOME DECOR

SOUTH FLORIDA MARINE International

Certified – Dockside Service

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BOAT WATCH Monthly Maintenance Keep your Boat in Tip Top Condition ready to Turn The Key and GO! STORM WATCH Monthly Boat Wash & Check FROM

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LEARN HOW TO DANCE

GOLD

Joe’s Marathon Pawn 6679 O/S Hwy. – Marathon, FL 305-743-3082

Ballroom & Latin Dance Private & Group Lessons First Lesson Free!

Theo & Ganine’s DANCE CENTER 305-766-3428 Gulfside Village #40

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Marathon: 305-743-7636 Ramrod Key: 305-735-4962 www.Acresales.com

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

This well established health food store serving the Middle Keys is strongly supported in the community & offers a unique mix of health food items, supplements, books, care products, & full service organic lunch cafe. 5800 OVERSEAS HWY #23, MARATHON 1,895 SF • $290,000 • MLS# 568690

JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902

PRIVATE CORNER LOT HOME

Impeccably maintained & completely turnkey. Pristine home w/ master w/ en-suite, gas stove, gated hot tub, outdoor shower, large workshop/ storage, dual driveways, covered parking, & wrap -around balcony, completely fenced. 307 GUAVA AVENUE, GRASSY KEY 2/2 • 832 SF • $365,000 • MLS# 570209

JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

This multi-tenant warehouse building near the airport has established income & comes w/ additional vacant 8,250 SF lot. Two adjacent duplex properties also available. Call for more info about this unique property! 10701 6TH AVENUE GULF, MARATHON 8,962 SF • $1,664,000 • MLS# 568635

GINGER HENDERSON • 305-731-5751 JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902

BEAUTIFUL VACANT LOT

One of the few remaining home sites on Sombrero Isle. Located on cul-de-sac w/ 75’ concrete dock. Big boat dockage off Sister's Creek. Building permit on BPAS list and close to being ready! One block from Sombrero Beach, close to airport, shopping. 87 CALLE ENSUENO, MARATHON 20,038 SF • $659,000 • MLS# 568913

GINGER HENDERSON • 305-731-5751

PRICE DRASTICALLY REDUCED

PREMIERE NEIGHBORHOOD JUST BRING YOUR TOOTHBRUSH

Great floor plan w/ quality construction on half acre lot. Located in the quiet neighborhood of Sombrero Isle & one block from Sombrero Beach. Features good boating access, library, TV room & over 1000 sq. ft. of screened patios & porches. 88 CALLE ENSUENO, MARATHON 5/4 • 4,026 SF • $1,650,000 • MLS# 567877

GINGER HENDERSON • 305-731-5751

Beautiful, upgraded & fully furnished this GORGEOUS home is TURN KEY. Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, detailed stone tiled bathrooms, large master, big backyard & room for pool! Great location, walk to it all! 241 2ND STREET, KEY COLONY BEACH 3/2 • 1,086 SF • $369,000 • MLS# 568867

KIM RABITO-SHOW • 305-304-8591

SOMBRERO BEACH LOT 7

Build your home along this canal front lot w/ a bike path that brings you straight to the beach. Great boating canal just minutes from the ocean. Sombrero Beach Rd. is one of Marathon's most desirable locations. Hurry up & claim your spot! 213 SOMBRERO BEACH RD, MARATHON 11,307 SF • $254,900 • MLS# 570190

KIM RABITO-SHOW • 305-304-8591

ADORABLE & AFFORDABLE

This 1/2 duplex home features en-suite bedrooms, new A/C, updated electrical panel, storage shed, large yard & covered patio perfect for kids, pets & entertaining. The roof was replaced in 2014.Great investment property or for employee housing! 410 17TH COURT, MARATHON 2/2 • 984 SF • $220,000 • MLS# 568046

KIM RABITO-SHOW • 305-304-8591

WHY USE A REALTOR WHEN YOU’RE READY TO SELL? 75 FT. OF DOCKAGE

Large corner lot available w/ plans for duplex development. Features dockage on deeded concrete seawall, centrally located to all amenities that Key Colony has to offer & canal views. This development would make prefect vacation rentals. LOT 11 SADOWSKI CSWY, KCB 10,006 SF • $410,000 • MLS# 568746

KIM RABITO-SHOW • 305-304-8591 JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902

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LARGE FLAMINGO ISLAND HOME

Exceptionally well constructed 1,927sq.ft. 2 bedroom / 2bathroom home with large office. Beautiful vaulted ceilings on upper level, living room & dining room ceilings are 18' high. Master bedroom and guest bed have their own bathrooms. Glass block turret in foyer. Huge storage room down plus extra storage room with large screened porch overlooking the wide canal. Also features lots of closet space, elevator, garage. Dock has 20,000lb lift. Offered at $795,000. Call for more information about this newly listed property in the heart of Marathon! 1497 COPA D’ORO, MARATHON 2/2 • 1,927 SF • $795,000 • MLS# 570449

LINDSAY RABITO-LEONARD • 305-481-4571

Selling a house can be very complex. An educated and experienced realtor will work diligently throughout the entire process to insure obtaining the best possible price for your home. Knowledge of the current market trends, having a successful marketing strategy, networking with other agents, handling showings & contracts, as well as, monitoring every detail throughout closings are just some of the securities a Realtor can provide. Thinking of selling? Call me today!

TERESA YEIDER • 305-879-5474

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Recognize this face? Probably not. Bill Hoebee is possibly the most famous local â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;celebrityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the Keys, but most of his fans are familiar with the sound of his voice coming over the airwaves. See the story on Page 26. Photo by AUSTIN COIT/austincoit.com.

SEEN AROUND TOWN

Runners triumph again 1 By Sara Matthis

LISTED & SOLD Charly Farritor, Realtor (520) 271-5518

CASTILLO DEL SOL#12 - $650,000 For more information on this sale or to find out how to get your property SOLD give us a call! (305) 735-4095 • www.remaxallkeys.com

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(CONT.) 5

Mindy Conn

Candidate for Monroe County School Board District 3 Cordially Invites you to attend two Upper Keys Meet & Greet Fundraisers April 20, 2016 103900 Overseas Highway Key Largo, FL 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Music by “In Pursuit”

April 27, 2016 88000 Overseas Highway Islamorada, FL 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy Complimentary Appetizers and a Cash Bar

Mindy Conn P.O. Box 421078 Summerland Key, FL 33042 305-923-1618

www.Mindy4schoolboard.com MindyforSchoolBoard@gmail.com

Mindy Conn for School Board

Paid by Mindy Conn for Monroe County School Board District 3

2. Marathon’s Laure Grube, right, is just steps ahead of Rafael Guijarro. Grube won the Grand Master Female prize with a time of 47:39. 3. Some unknown runner comes to an abrupt halt and strikes a contemplative pose during the race. Winning isn’t everything. 4. Caylaa Makimaa, 9, cruises past with her dad, podiatrist Brad Makimaa. 5. Aydan Child, 15, finished fourth in his age group. Key West cross country star Owen Allen, 15, took first place in the division and Marathon’s runner Joel Zaila, 17, took second. 6. Arthur Sarakas, 69, participated in his 35th 7 Mile Bridge Run last Saturday. Yes, he’s run it every year. 7. The dreaded buses rumble over the bridge to pick up the stragglers.

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AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING J. Thomas Stovall Friday, April 22, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Hooked on Books 81909 Overseas Highway, Islamorada Exciting author, J. Thomas “Tom” Stovall, has just released his 3rd novel in a trilogy, all of which take place around Islamorada, Indian Key, Key West, and Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas. Miracle at Indian Key, Marquesas Gold, and A Miracle for Tristan are about teens, CJ Jansen and Skye Somers, and their exciting summer adventures that begin in Miracle at Indian Key, when Skye realizes that she has the ability to communicate with a pelican she names Flapper and a dolphin she names Squeaky, who save the teens’ lives numerous times. It includes Russian thugs, a Seminole Indian spirit who saves CJ from drowning, a boat explosion, and CJ and Skye’s heroic attempt to save the boat owner, who surprises them with the funds to pay for both their college educations at the University of Florida. In Marquesas Gold, the adventures continue with a giant squid who kills unsuspecting boaters, including a dear friend named Cap, until a sperm whale Skye calls Willy kills him, and CJ and Skye are honored by President John Shannon, who instantly likes the teens and stays in touch with them. In A Miracle for Tristan, CJ and Skye are invited to Fort Jefferson for a few days of fishing and snorkeling with the president and his son, Tristan, who is kidnapped by mercenaries intent on killing President ShannonAr, Tristan and his Secret Service Agents. CJ is near death from an explosion at the fort, and Squeaky and Flapper come to the rescue as Tristan get a shock when he experiences a miracle. In addition, Mr. Stovall authored The Cuban Sanction, and exciting adult novel about friends who find themselves involved in drug smuggling, murder, kidnapping, and the NSA. Mr. Stovall also wrote a lengthy published article called Never Too Late about his and a friend’s Cessna flight to Barrow Alaska in the Arctic Circle. To order Mr. Stovall’s books, please visit www.amazon.com or www.createspace.com. To arrange a book signing or interview, contact Tom Stovall at 828-342-1749 or email him at marswalk9134@yahoo.com.

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Enjoy Relaxing Oceanfront Dining While Feasting On Exquisite Seafood Dishes Prepared By Chef Lupe & His Culinary Team Reservations Recommended Lazy Days South

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Amazing Sunset Views Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials! Cook Your Own Catch! Lunch Begins at 11 am Dinner Begins at 4 pm Happy Hour ~ 4-6 Daily (Bar Only) Local Fish Delivered DAILY at Both Locations by local Keys Captains Page 21 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 15, 2016

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