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Key West seniors are entering the final stretch of their high school careers. Graduation is set for Friday, June 10 at 8 p.m. at Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium. More information about this year’s crop of future leaders is scattered throughout this issue.

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By Hays Blinckmann From that ever-so-tiny striped knitted cap from the Lower Keys Medical Center to a mortarboard from Key West High school, parents will soon be saying goodbye to their not-so-little-anymore Conchs. Parents and children alike survived 18 years of school, camp, friends, schedules, homework, games, practices, concerts, plays, recitals, jobs —the whole spectrum — to get to this moment, college. We asked …

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Jocelyn and Alex Cabrera, (Alex Cabrera, KWHS 2016): Mom said, “Alex, please have the sleeper sofa ready for us every Friday through Sunday.”

Adele Williams, (Story Magidson, KWHS 2016): “Be the last to arrive and the first to leave. That will ensure minimal damage. And, if you are going Greek, be nice!”

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Teachers honored by David Wolkowsky

For 15 years, local philanthropist David Wolkowsky has honored and awarded noteworthy teachers at the Key West High school. These are teachers who go above and beyond not just for their students, but also their fellow teachers and school community. Recipients Kaci Sublette, Tami Dannacker, Raymond Archer, Traci Culver, Judd Wise, Jimmy Forbus, Dennis Whaley, Jane McGill each received $5,000, and Henry Boza was named Teacher Of The Year with a $25,000 gift. Tears and gratitude were aplenty as Amber Bosco, principal, said, “It’s about what the kids achieve, not what we achieve.”

—Weekly Staff report

HAYS BLINCKMANN/Keys Weekly 1. Teachers Traci Culver, left, Dennis Whaley, Jane McGill, and Judd Wise were happy to be honored.

2. Teachers Kaci Sublette, left, Raymond Archer, and Tami Dannacker ended the day with a lot of smiles.

3. Honored teacher Jane McGill tells David Wolkowsky, “Teaching chose me, and this gift is life changing.”

4.Teacher Raymond Archer thanked David Wolkowski.

5.Teacher of the Year, Henry Boza, and expectant father, was overwhelmed by the honor.

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We have 268 graduates.

Graduation is June 10th at 8 pm at Tommy Roberts memorial stadium. There will not be a key note speaker.

June 2 6 pm Senior Banquet June 3 - 7 pm Investiture Practice June 5 - 10:30 am Baccalaureate service St. Mary’s Key West June 6 - 8-11 pm Prom Marriot Casa Marina Key West June 8 - 7 pm Class Night June 9 - 6 pm Graduation Practice June 10 - 8 pm Graduation Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium June 10- 10pm to 6 am Operation Graduation KWHS

WEEKLY INTERVIEW

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By Britt Myers

pon his arrival to Florida Keys Community College in 2012, Dr. Jonathan Gueverra was observed, just after daybreak, picking up litter around the campus grounds. It was a defining moment for an institution in dire need of leadership. Surprised to see his newly appointed president performing a duty well beneath his pay grade, one brave employee asked Gueverra why he was “stooping” to perform such a frivolous duty. For Gueverra, the answer was simple: “I never have an expectation for anyone that I don’t have of myself.”

Since that time, the atmosphere at FKCC has undergone a cultural revival. And while many point to Dr. Gueverra’s accomplishments over the past four years (including enrollment increases, a renewed focus on stewardship, added degrees and community ambassadorship), the Trinidad native is quick to attribute his successes to a new belief in Monroe County’s only college — not just for students and faculty, but a new belief shared throughout the Florida Keys.

This week we asked Dr. Gueverra (simply known to many as “Dr. G”) 20 questions. And the husband, father, decorated educator, gardener, carpenter and self-proclaimed chef did not disappoint: You consistently attribute the success of FKCC to a change in culture. What do you mean?

You can tinker around the edges of a lot of stuff and you can see the physical manifestations of those changes. But if you don’t’ change a culture, then those changes will go away quickly.

Questions with

Dr. Jonathan Gueverra

You were hired during a tumultuous time at FKCC. How does one begin the process of change in that environment?

You have to start with you. I always ask graduate students, what do you think is the most important quality in a leader? And I always say to them, I want that person to be ethical and honest. No one will follow someone into a foxhole they can’t trust.

You conduct your interviews outside, underneath a tamarind tree. Why? If you are going to come here to work, you need to be able to deal with the heat. We have students out there. We work out there. You need to be able to show me you can survive out there.

You recently auctioned off your culinary skills as a personal chef during a fundraiser. Why? As a person involved in human service work and education, people respond in different ways when you can give them something that is not just from you, but it’s of you.

What is your advice for someone lobbying at the state level in Tallahassee?

You can’t get there and ask for something today and expect to get it tomorrow. My grandfather taught me a long time ago. You get nothing for nothing and very little for something.

What is the last book you read?

“Primed to Perform: How to Build the Highest Performing Cultures Through the Science of Total Motivation” by Neel Doshi and Lindsay McGregor.

Do you believe in aliens?

I don’t know if I believe in aliens, but there are probably life forms in other parts of the universe. I have no evidence to dispute that.

Pet Peeve?

People who walk their dogs and don’t pick up after them.

Is there any friendly competition between you and Monroe County School Superintendent Mark Porter?

When I flew with the Blue Angels, I didn’t even take a barf bag. [At a subsequent military event], I was happy to remind everyone that Mark passed out during his Blue Angel flight.

Teacher you remember the most?

I must have been five or six. First grade maybe.

Her name was Mrs. Amow. She was just the cutest woman and a very kind person.

Was that your first crush?

Probably.

Finish these sentences: At graduation … I reminded a young lady, “Don’t forget why you are doing this. You told me you wanted to be a pediatrician and this is only the first step.”

Running a college is a lot like … taking care of family.

I measure my success … by the successes of the people I serve.

My children have taught me … humility.

My students have taught me … always be prepared for a surprise.

If I have two hours to myself … I would fly around the world.

My wife would tell you that I … can be demanding.

Compromise is … not a bad word.

Education is …. to quote Mandela, “the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

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That’s What She Shot in fifth year Spearfishing tourney raises $$$ for Womankind KRISTEN LIVENGOOD kristen@keysweekly.com

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t’s going to be good weather this year, so I am expecting our biggest year ever,” said That’s What She Shot founder Lea Moeller. “The spearfishing community is so awesome.”

That’s What She Shot, taking place June 10-12, is in its fifth year raising funds for Womankind, a local medical center providing family planning and primary health care to people of all income levels. About $20,000 has been raised to help offset grant money lost for mammograms in the community. “Without this money, the program would have ended. Without Womankind, our community would be a different place,” said Moeller, who now sits on the board of directors of the nonprofit.

Last year, 70 shooters came out to participate in the event; Moeller said there could be up to 150 this year. When she started the tourna-

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Jenna Moeller wins a Yeti cooler for her five-point-six pound first place hogfish in the freediving division.

She’s pictured with twin sis Lea, the event organizer.

FACTS FROM THE TAX COLLECTOR • First Installment Tax Notices for 2016 were mailed out. If the first installment is not paid by July 29, 2016 you will be removed from the plan.

• Delinquent Tangible taxes for 2015 must be paid by June 30, 2016 or a warrant is issued in July.

• Local Business Tax renewals will be mailed out at the end of June for the coming year.

• Local residents are now able to apply for their statewide concealed weapon license at the Key Largo and Key West main offices; Florida concealed weapon licenses are processed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Due to rising demands Tax Collector offices have been given authority to take applications, fingerprint the applicants and send the information securely to the department for final determination.

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Captain’s Meeting: Friday, June 10 at 7 p.m. at Hurricane Hole. $75 pre-registration/$85 at meeting $10 discount to students and military To pre-register: email thatswhatsheshot@gmail.com thatswhatsheshot.com

Weigh In: Open to everyone – raffles and silent auction Sunday, June 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hurricane Hole Weigh-in from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Music by Miguel Perez

ment, she planned on doing a onetime fish party with 20 of her spearing friends. Since then the event has grown and grown. “It doubles in size and money raised each year,” she said.

Traditionally, the event has been a weigh-the-biggest-fish-in-three-categories event. This year, she, with suggestions of past participants, decided on an aggregate tournament that covers a variety of fish from five categories: grouper, snapper, hog, amberjack and pelagic. Shooters can weigh one of each of the five fish for points. “This could all change at the captains’ meeting,” she said. “I’m pretty flexible.”

Local spearos who will be participating in the tourney again include names like Key Westers AJ Halley, Johnny B. and Cole Harrison, a couple people are also flying in from Hawaii for the tournament, and South Florida is always well represented with shooters coming from Ft. Lauderdale and Tampa for the event.

Moeller attended the Blue Wild convention on the mainland earlier this year and was able to spread the word about the tournament.

There will be categories for men and women, free diving and tank, overall lionfish, and a junior’s division.

Things that haven’t changed: awesome shirts and tank tops, collectable trophy beer mugs, and the sight of some of the biggest fish being weighed in Sunday afternoon at Hurricane Hole Marina.

KEYS ARTS

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LIVING THE ART

Christine Fifer is working on a lifestyle brand

By Hays Blinckmann

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art gypsy, part bombshell, part old soul … how else to describe Christine Sauer Fifer, artist, curator, and business woman? In 1990, Fifer, her usual moniker, passed through Key West on spring break and declared she would live here some day, and 20 years later after traveling the world — as the book title says — she quit her job as a high school teacher and moved to Key West.

Now nestled in her studio atop the Studios of Key West six years later, Fifer works simultaneously on her paintings and her new online business adventure ready to launch August 1. Downstairs the walls are adorned with 80 works by artist Dick Matson, a show she organized and curated herself. And in her spare time, Fifer constructs elaborate Fantasy Fest costumes such as giant spiders and EPT tests Christine Fifer

Marshall Shaker Tiny Ship Maker, the title of a Fifer painting and also the name of her under-construction website, reflect the beginnings of a lifestyle brand.

that usually garner nationwide attention. She is a woman of many creative talents.

But Fifer’s main focus is her paintings. Reminiscent of Dutch Master works, her enamel still lifes are filled with books, animals, antiques and most importantly, a story. This construction allows her to take commissions designing portraits for others out of their favorite books.

“These paintings are for a dining room or a living room.

They make you look, and talk about things. Look at the book titles, the items, they are placed together for a reason.” Fifer laughs, “It’s a puzzle I want you to figure out.”

Now she is taking her paintings to the next level with her new website MarshallShaker. com. Her individual paintings will act as inspiration for selling unique and fabulous items from around the world. Her painting titled “Marshall Shaker Tiny Ship Maker,” the benchmark painting, has a maritime theme and she plans on selling themed nautical goods alongside the painting.

“It’s an online gallery with items you never knew you wanted from all around the world,” said Fifer. Not unlike Fifer’s personal studio, that feels more like an antique shop. Fifer said she plans to develop the idea into a lifestyle brand. It will be just like her — creative, vivacious and something worth talking about.

Go to www.csfifer.com for more information.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Funny man is a musician first Third Annua l

By James Whitehead

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o I was doing my laundry on my abs this morning … the whites.”

Pass by Willie T’s or several other local Key West hot spots on a given afternoon and you might just be treated this type of comedic humor from the one and only Zack Seemiller.

Here’s the catch. He’s a musician. Though he has recently begun performing stand-up comedy, Zack is first and foremost a man of music.

Many of us musicians, myself included, often find it difficult to fill in the spaces between songs when performing live. It takes a different type of musician to not only deliver the goods musically, but to be able to work the crowd to their advantage. Zack takes this ability to a whole different level. Whether the room is packed full of tourists, or occupied by only a few locals, Zack never disappoints. With his quick wit and hilarious one-liner’s, Seemiller fills the spaces in between like nobody else can. While his humor brings folks to tears of laughter, his simple, yet brilliantly written songs are what keep them in their seats.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Zack moved down to Key West after visiting a friend in Big Pine,

THIRD ANNUAL ‘BUBBAS’ ARE BACK! where he was helping to make honey. He began traveling down to Mallory Square and performing along the other entertainers and continued to do so for over a year. Zack soon began to find work as a musician in the various bars of Key West and within time, became one of the busiest local musicians in town, playing everywhere — Sloppy Joe’s, the Lazy Gecko, Willie T’s, Rick’s and other venues. Zack is also a very devoted father and has recently begun performing with his eldest son Kai on a regular basis. Kai, who is also a student/instructor at the Bahama Village music program, is now a regular fixture alongside his father at their gigs.

Zack has been a part of the Sunday Ramble series on two separate occasions now and says the experience has been extra special to him. “ The Ramble has been a real special event to me. To be able to showcase original material to a captive audience not ordering food or drinks is a real treat. It has allowed me to perform at the highest level. It’s a nice reminder of why I got into music,” he said.

I wanted to have the adoration of John Lennon but have the anonymity of Ringo Starr. I didn't want to be a frontman. I just wanted to be back there and still be a rock and roll star at the same time.

— Kurt Cobain

Presented by The Keys Weekly Newspapers and Florida Keys Media After months of speculation, the Key West People’s Choice Awards, officially coined the Bubbas, are finally back. And on July 16, the people of Key West will know which restaurant serves the best fish sandwich, who has the best customer service and which elected official is a town favorite. In fact, more than 50 categories will allow locals to vote on all of the incredible-ness that is Key West. And the best part, it will benefit Samuel’s House — with the generous support of First State Bank, Horan Wallace & Higgins and Waste Management.

Contest details: • Fill out the ballot located on page 31 of this newspaper. (It has to be 75 percent filled in, to deter ballot stuffing for any one category.)

• Turn the ballot in by 5 p.m. on Monday, June 13 at any of the following locations: any First State Bank branch, Samuel’s House, Horan Wallace & Higgins, Florida Keys Media and the Key West Weekly office on Stock Island.

• The top thee finalists in each category will face off in an online voting contest beginning Friday, June 17 at www.keysweekly.com or find a ballots on five of Key West’s favorite radio stations and their websites, including WEOW 92.7, 98.7 Conch Country, WAIL 99.5, 104.1 US 1 Radio and WKWF Sports Radio 1600 AM. • Winners to be announced at the third annual 2016 Bubbas: Key West People’s Choice Awards on Saturday, July 16 at the Key West Theater.

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Libations

@ the bars

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BOTTLE CAP LOUNGE Tips Event – Fridays from 5-7 p.m.

Latin Dance Party – Saturdays at 11 p.m.

Line dancing w/ Marvin – Tuesdays at 8 p.m.

DJ Dino House Music– Tuesdays at 11 p.m.

LuAnn shows off the signature Blue Mojito at Blue Mojito Bar at Hyatt Key West.

Blue Mojito Pool Bar and Grill at Hyatt Key West

By Kristen Livengood

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hen you see the sunset at 8:07 tonight between the two islands, there are no words necessary on why I love working here,” said server LuAnn muddling mint at Blue Mojito Bar at Hyatt Key West on Front Street. “It’s brilliant.”

The signature drink at Blue Mojito is its namesake – a blue mojito – made with blue curacao and key lime rum and it’s a favorite for locals and visitors to the island. She says it goes best with the fish tacos – the best on the island – or the seafood sliders, which is shrimp, mahi, and scallops in burger form. The bar hosts happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. and the whole backside of the food menu is half off.

LuAnn moved from Allentown, Pennsylvania, 10 years ago, and has been working at Blue Mojito for the past five. “Everyone probably says they moved down here from up north because of the weather,” she said. “But when it’s cold, snowing, or raining for three months, it really is depressing.”

When she isn’t at The Hyatt, she’s hanging at the beach or teaching aerobics at Forever Fit Studio in Cudjoe Key. The Hyatt is located at 601 Front St., Key West.

A Touch of Grey and a Ton of Music

GAS MONKEY House D.J. – Friday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Ross Brown – Saturday, June 4 at 3 p.m.

Jukebox Heroes – Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Gina Mazaratti – Sunday, June 5 Ross Brown – Sunday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m.

House DJ – Wednesday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Karaoke Band – Thursday, June 9 at 7:30 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.

TWO FRIENDS PATIO RESTAURANT Local artists performing live daily: twofriendskeywest.com.

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

SUNSET PIER at OCEAN KEY RESORT Happy Dog – Friday, June 3 at 7 p.m.

The Doerfels – Saturday, June 4 at 1 and 7 p.m.

Nina Newton Band – Sunday, June 5 at 1 p.m.

Robert Albury –Sunday, June 5 at 7 p.m.

The Happy Dog - Monday, June 6 and Tuesday, June 7 at 7 p.m.

The Doerfels – Tuesday, June 8 at 7 p.m.

The E’Claires – Thursday, June 9 at 7 p.m.

SUNSET TIKI BAR at THE GALLEON RESORT Live Music Daily Clint Bullard – Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Emily Springsteen – Sundays at 11 a.m. and Mondays at 2:30 p.m.

BISTRO SOLE Mateo Jampol – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:30 p.m.

PINCHER’S CRAB SHACK Emily Springsteen – Fridays at noon GEIGER KEY MARINA Jolly, Lysy, & Rogue – Friday, June 3 at 5 p.m.

MANGROVE MAMAS Emily Springsteen - Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

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GRADUATION

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THEN AND NOW Former students return to teach at Key West High School

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JIMMY FORBUS KWHS graduate, Class of 1981

I returned to Key West in 2014 to teach classes in health science and careers.

I wish that I could say that I was a model student and got all A’s when I went to KWHS but that would be an overstatement.

It was Tommy Roberts (Dean of Students) that told me I had something special to offer this world.

I took those words to heart and pursued a degree in nursing and worked as a Trauma Critical Care

Nurse at Orlando Regional Medical Center for almost 20 years.

I am blessed that Mrs. Amber Archer Acevedo afforded me the opportunity to utilize my work and life experiences to make a difference in the lives of our students at KWHS. I am able to give back by believing and elevating my students to their full potential just as Tommy Roberts believed in me.

MONICA SOLDANO FLETCHALL

KWHS Graduate, Class of 1978 I returned to Key West to teach at KWHS in 2006.

I’ve taught English and Science to ESOL students (students from different countries who do not speak English), Intensive Reading and served as an academic coach at KWHS and testing coordinator for all standardized testing administered at the school.

Teaching at Key West High School, my alma mater,

is meaningful to me because I can share the experiences I had here with both teachers and students. Talking about the old days with students is a great way to help me remember all of the good times I had here at KWHS. Also, seeing students I’ve taught around town who remember me and the things I’ve taught them at KWHS, makes me feel appreciated.

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JOHN BEHMKE Parents: Megan and Michael Behmke Headed to: Ohio State University Active in: Executive Board, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, CSALT, and Soccer.

Honored for: Conch Pride Award Winner (three times), Captain of Soccer Team, and GEM award.

Best moment? Beating American Heritage my senior year.

In 10 years? A stable job with a wife and a small home in Key West.

I aspire … to be a mathematician because it is difficult.

KWHS is special because … no one else graduates from a high school a quarter mile from the ocean, and that's amazing.

ROSANNA NICHOLS Parents: Gina and Desmond Nichols Headed to: University of Florida Active in: President of Interact Club, Corresponding Secretary of Zonta Club, Editor of Yearbook; plus Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Stand up to Bullying Club and Executive Board of 2016.

Honored for: Commemoration Day Subject Prize, Theatrical Arts; Conch Pride Award, Mathematics.

Best moment? organizing and running the Clash of the Classes 2016.

In 10 years? I hope to be an established businesswoman or lawyer working in a rewarding job.

I have always loved traveling to different countries and there are so many places I would love to explore and experience.

I aspire … to speak a myriad of languages.

KWHS is special because … it’s a colorful and supportive community with the added bonus of the beautiful island setting.

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MIKAYLA GILL

JESSE CHEUNG

Parents: Debbie and Roderick Gill Headed to: dance with a professional ballet company in Europe.

Active in: Dance, dance, and more dance.

Honored for: Many incredible performances over the years across the stages of Key West.

Best moment? It will be Friday night upon walking with my class at graduation.

In 10 years? I see myself dancing professionally in Europe.

I aspire … to be the greatest sister to my siblings.

KWHS is special because … I have known these kids all my life.

Parents: Hui Tang and Kevin Cheung Headed to: Emory university Active in: Alpha Theta, Reef Relief, Zonta, National Honor Society, Beta Club, Interact, Stand Up, and Student Council. Outside of school, I play the piano, dance ballet, and am involved with Relay for Life and Sydney's Hope project.

Honored for: AP Scholars Award and Great Educational Moments for Students for Geometry.

Best moment? I was able to assume so many leadership roles at my school, such as president of Reef Relief and Mu Alpha Theta, and treasurer for Zonta club.

In 10 years? I hope to be involved in the medical field. I will either be a physician assistant or an ophthalmologist.

I aspire to … communicate with others.

KWHS is special because … the community, school, and teachers are supportive and open-minded and we have been able to have various opportunities.

“Small enough to care, big enough to get it done."

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GRADUATION

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BROOKE TAYLOR

CAITLIN FORD

Parents: Sandy Rodriguez and Tim Taylor Headed to: University of Florida Active in: Swim team, track and field, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Zonta, Beta, Student Council, and CSALT. Honors: Honor roll.

Best moment? The best part of high school was growing with my class for the last four years, I was always learning something new about someone.

In 10 years? I've never been able to answer that question, I have no clue where I'll be. But what I do know is, I will be working hard, and I will be better than who I am today.

I aspire to … being able to understand a diversity of languages.

KWHS is special because … not many people have the opportunity to grow up in a city with a big support system. Where as here we are, on this tiny island with 25,000 people, always feeling that someone is looking out for you.

I'm thankful for growing up on this island, where my after school and weekend fun was being on the ocean.

Parents: Greta and Thomas Ford Headed to: University of South Florida Active in: French club, marching band, swim team, and garden club.

Best moment? Freshman year band camp with all the upper classmen and all of us just joking around and everything was still new and scary.

In 10 years? Working for a corporation as a high up leader for their IT department; and to be fluent in several languages KWHS is special because … we are a close knit community, so graduating with all these seniors feels like I'm graduating with my closest friends.

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GABY POZZI Parents: Gabriela and John Pozzi Headed to: Miami University Active in: Project Unify, Zonta Club, National Honor Society, MU Alpha Theta, Student Council, Executive Board, Stand Up Against Bullying, Television Production, Beta Club, Interact Club, and soccer.

Honored for: Scholar athlete (4 years); Conch Pride award (3 years).

Best moment? Getting asked to prom that was Trump inspired.

In 10 years? I see myself as an entrepreneur with multiple patents for design.

KWHS is special because … on college break we can all still come back to our little island and be reunited with our friends and family.

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ISABELLA SHANIE Parents: Christine and Gregg Shanie Headed to: University of Florida Active in: Beta Club, Zonta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Stand Up Against Bullying Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, Executive Board, Interact Club, Project Unify, Lacrosse.

Honors: Scholar athlete; and allcounty girls district team member.

Best moment? Graduating with a sense of accomplishment.

In 10 years: With a college degree pursuing my endeavors in an exotic location.

I aspire … to be a jack-of-alltrades.

KWHS is special because … we have such a close-knit community that has supported me throughout my life.

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STORY MAGIDSON Parents: Scott Magidson and Adele Williams Headed to: Louisiana State University; college of art and design.

Active in: Zonta Club, Garden Club, Executive Board, French Club, Choir, Be the Change, peer mentoring, swim team.

Honors: Scholar athlete; broke two school records in the 200 free relay and 400 free relay; qualified for regionals all four years of high school; team captain.

Best moment? The thrill in the split second that I touched the wall and looked up onto the pool deck to see my teammates cheering because we had just broken the record we had been trying for all season.

In 10 years? I see myself working for a major design firm maybe in New Orleans and gaining the experience to one day have my own name on big projects in the residential design sector.

KWHS is special because … of the sense of pride and tradition.

The same love and support from the community has been shown in every ceremony, for every generation, every year. From the poofy white homecoming dresses to the Poinciana-lined football field, Key West has taught me the importance of upholding tradition and family values.

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Schubert: String Trio in B Flat Major, D. 581 Barber: Adagio for Strings

The South Florida Symphony also presents an exhibition by Stonewall National Museum & Archives The Secret Symphony – Gay Composers of Classical Music

A trio from the Excelsa Quartet performs again

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Schubert: String Trio in B Flat Major, D. 471 Haydn: String Trio in G Major, Op. 53, No. 1 Kodaly: Intermezzo for String Trio Beethoven: String Trio in G Major, Op. 9, No. 1

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Sunday, July 10, 7:30pm The Studios of Key West

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JOHN MATTHEWS Parents: Jerlyn and Jeffery and Matthews Headed to: Florida State University In 10 years? I will be married and working.

I aspire to … be the best at conversing. I love meeting new people but I can be a little awkward sometimes.

KWHS is special because … when we walk across that stage, we will have known so much support; it’s like we’re a big team or family and we’ve made it through four years together.

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Playing one night at the Southernmost Beach Resort on Friday, the Sh Booms will hit the sand for a free concert and fill the night air with a garage- bandlike-funk not to be missed. Although the music’s Motown roots are familiar, the band has transformed their originals into a more soul-singing, brassblowing, modern-gritty-rock sound.

The Waterfront Playhouse will hold auditions for the musicals “Avenue Q” and “Forever Plaid,” which will be part of their 2016/17 season. Both directors — “Forever Plaid” (Cameron Murray) and “Avenue Q” (Danny Weathers) — are seeking strong singer/actors with good comedic skills. Bring a brief uptempo pop song or Broadway tune that shows off your voice and comedic abilities.

GRAND VIN Saturday, June 18 @ 6 p.m.

Perkins book signing Reef Perkins, will debut his latest book, “Deep Air” at Grand Vin, 1107 Duval St. A blow-up sex doll, gems and beer are all catalysts for an outlandish misadventure rolled out in the author’s signature style. The author draws inspiration from his own diverse life adventures. “I took a true story from my salvage days and with the help of a fruitful imagination concocted this Keys tale,” he said.

WILLIAMS EXHIBIT June 9 & 12 Free curator-led tours Two free curator-led tours are being offered at the Tennessee Williams Exhibit, 513 Truman Avenue, on Thursday, June 9, at 10 a.m. and again on Sunday, June 12 at 2 p.m. Dennis Beaver, curator of the Exhibit, is offering these tours in support of Key West Pride 2016. The tours will include a wealth of information about the Key West life of the iconic playwright.

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At TheatreXP’s core is a group of talented officials.

Theater plans active summer stage Contributed

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ey West’s eclectic TheatreXP has announced its program for the annual Key West Summer Stage, set to run Wednesdays through Sundays, June 29 through July 31 in Key West. The schedule includes two award-winning plays, a new play reading, and its popular theatresymposium panel discussions. Summer Stage is

Contributed Key West Burlesque and the world's "Show Busiest Couple," — Kitten and Lou — will headline in “Pride in Paradise: A Fabulous Follies and Burlesque Revue.” The show is set for Friday and Saturday, June 10-11 at the Waterfront Playhouse. It’s a gleeful romp through the glittering, glamorous world of Pride in Paradise and features performances by some of the top burlesque performers in the world. Hosted by one of Florida's favorite drag personas, Beneva Fruitville, in the Follies-style, it features exciting ensemble numbers and performances by some of the top burlesque performers in the world including, Lou Henry Hoover and Kitten La Rue (#1 Burlesque Performers in the World 2016), Tatah DuJour, Q Mitch, The Reidiculous Reid (Mallory Square) Rio Dios Mio, and always entertaining Key West Burlesque dancers. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

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centered at the Red Barn Theatre in Key West.

“This will be our sixth season,” said TheatreXP founder and artistic director Bob Bowersox. “We wanted to make sure we remained true to our reputation for power and edge on the stage, and we’ve found two great examples for our mainstage productions.”

Opening this year’s Summer Stage June 29 through July 10 will be Joshua Harmon’s hilarious and irreverent “Bad Jews.” It will star Jessica Jackson, Kaleb SmithWood, Jeremy Hyatt, and Lisa Elena Monda. It will be directed by Annie Miners. “It’s adult, it touches many hot buttons, and it may be the funniest play we’ve ever produced,” Bowersox said.

The second mainstage production, “Water by the Spoonful” by Quiara Alegria Hudes, will run July 20 through July 31. The hard-hitting play won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2012, and is without any doubt worthy of the honor. It will star Luis Febo, Melody G. Moore, Paula Cabot, Karl Stahl, Tammy Shanley, Bowersox, and Tony Konrath. Bowersox will direct.

The story revolves around Elliot, who has just returned from

Iraq, and his cousin Yazmin, who is struggling with where her own life is going. These two find themselves awash on a very unique stage representing separate cities where recovering addicts are connected through an online recovery chat room run by their aunt, trying to keep each other alive, hour by hour, day by day. The play is a powerful and heartfelt meditation on lives on the brink of redemption.

“This is TheatreXP’s métier,” Bowersox said. “Tough, thoughtprovoking, intimate, and revealing of what it is to be — at our core — human. I was blown away when I saw it the first time.”

Sandwiched among these powerhouse productions will be two one-night-only events — a staged reading of playwright Bowersox’s newest play, “The Return” and a panel discussion on “Playwrights: Putting Words on A Stage.”

Season passes are available that allow entry to all Summer Stage events. For tickets and information, call TheatreXP at 302540-6102 and visit keywestsummerstage.com.

MacCartee offers summer acting classes Contributed

The Reidiculous Reid is set to perform next week at Waterfront Playhouse.

Actress/Director Carole MacCartee will once again be offering her Summer Acting Technique classes at the Red Barn Theatre in Key West – her 27th year of doing so. The six-week courses will include: Scene Study, Mondays and Fridays, 7 to 10 p.m., beginning July 11, and Monologue/Audition, Wednesdays, 7 to 10 p.m., beginning July 13. The workshops will culminate in a onenight-only performance by all students on Sunday, Aug. 21. Only 10 students per class will be accepted. MacCartee, who worked with director Mike Nichols, will teach techniques taught at the New Actors Workshop in New York. To sign up and for fee info, call Carole at 305296-5587.

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Renegade 5K supports local scholarships Seminoles Club puts on seventh annual run For the seventh year, The Southernmost Seminoles Club hosted its annual sunset renegade run from Higgs Beach to Smathers Beach and back. The run varies in size year to year and had about 60 runners and walkers helping raise money for Key West High School graduates heading to Florida State University. The club gives about $7,000 annually to graduating Conchs heading to Tallahassee. — Weekly Staff report

KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly 1. The Southernmost Seminoles on hand include Terry Paulson, left, Christine Barrows, Stacy Peele, Megan Wise, and Holly Elomina.

2. Jack Bridger, 7, says he loves Seminole Football.

3. This guy ran the 5K with an egg in his pocket — he must be a FSU graduate.

4. Runners Katie Pridemore and Amber Irvine with their little runners-in-training.

5. Francisco Ramirez sprints to catch up to Edward Clarke, finishing only three seconds faster than him for first place in the 5K.

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

What organizations and activities are you involved with at Key West High School and why are they important to you?

I played varsity lacrosse and am vice president of KWHS HOSA chapter. I help a lot with community service such as Special Olympics and it’s important to me because I love being involved with my community.

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

My mentor, through Take Stock In Children, has been my biggest inspiration because she always believed in me, even when I didn’t.

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

My anatomy and physiology class, as well as my health class have best prepared me for life after high school because I am an inspiring pediatrician, and these classes taught me a lot.

Do you Instagram? Who do you follow on Instagram?

Twitter is probably my favorite form of social media. I follow inspirational pages and my friends and different universities.

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

Some of the biggest challenges facing the Keys are the killing of our coral reefs and marine life due to trash and plastic people dump into our oceans. I could try and form an organization with the goal to clean and maintain our oceans and beaches.

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What are your plans after high school?

After high school, I plan on attending Florida Gulf Coast University for summer 2016, getting my CAN, and hopefully finding a hospital that I can intern and work in.

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

The Florida Keys will always be my home.

Right now, I don’t know where I am going to end up, but if I were to come back home, I would proudly serve and represent my community.

Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me… … how close a community can be. I’ve seen through personal experience that when someone in our community needs help, the people of Key West bend over backwards to help as much as they can, That is one thing I will miss when I leave this beautiful island behind me.

THEME: GARDENING 101 ACROSS 1. “Sisterhood of the Traveling ____” 6. Pavlova’s step 9. Southeast Asia food staple 13. Fire starter 14. “My ____ Private Idaho,” movie 15. Red Cross supply 16. Indian soldier in British Army, historical 17. CSI evidence 18. U in UV 19. *Climber support 21. *Light recommendation for some plants 23. Computer network acronym 24. Green stroke 25. Olympic chant 28. Cry like a baby 30. Depletes 35. X-ray units 37. *Organ of photosynthesis 39. Nary a soul 40. Doing nothing 41. Reduce pressure 43. Tolkien villains 44. Spy’s other name 46. Judo gym 47. Same as Celt 48. *Cross between plant varieties

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In Person at The Hammocks: 1688 Overseas Highway, Gulf Side, Mile Marker 48, Marathon

Drug Free

Or Call Miranda 561-912-7899

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

Apply at:

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2735 Overseas Highway Marathon 305-289-1748

Full & Part Time Positions.

Apply in Person.

Grassy Key Outpost 58152 Overseas Hwy.

Plantation Key Nursing Center

located in Tavernier, is seeking

LPN, RN, C.N.A.

12 hr shifts days and nights available

Hiring for the following positions: Front Desk Agent • Bartender Housekeepers • Houseman

Dishwasher • Cook • Hostess

Bussperson • Banquet Captain Apply online at Spottswood.com/careers or in person at Faro Blanco Resort

EOE m/f/d/v

Part Time Housekeeper 2 days per week.

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

HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: Housekeeping Floor Supervisor Please apply on line at www.spottswood.com/careers or on site 13201 Overseas Highway.

EOE m/f/d/v

Housekeeping

We offer a competitive wage and benefits program.

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

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

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

FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 16-CP000081-K

CASE NO. 2015-CA-397-P BARBARA NIGHTINGALE, individually and as wife and sole heir of Donald Nightingale, Plaintiff, vs.

RICHARD D. STEELE, DONNA L. STEELE; et al., Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure and Re-Establishment of Lost Promissory Note and Mortgage, entered on May 17, 2016 in the above styled action, the Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Monroe County Courthouse, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040 on July 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m., the following described parcel of real property: Lot 8, Block 3, CROSS KEY WATERWAY ESTATES SECTION ONE, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 6 at Page 51, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

A/k/a: 1115 Calder Road, Key Largo, FL 33037 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale.

DATED ON May 17, 2016 AMY HEAVILIN, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Jennifer Settoon Deputy Clerk Publish: May 27 and June 3, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY,

IN RE: ESTATE OF KRISTOPHER JOHN KOSHIOL, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: The administration of the Estate of Kristopher John Koshiol, deceased, File No. 16-CP000081-K, is pending in the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead St., Key West, FL 33040. The name and address of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served, must file their claims with the Clerk of Court, Probate Division, 500 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040 WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. Each claim must be in writing and must indicate the basis of the claim, the name and address of the creditor or his agent or attorney, and the amount claimed. If the claim is not yet due, the date when it will become due shall be stated. If the claim is contingent

LEGAL NOTICES or unliquidated, the nature of the uncertainty shall be stated. If the claim is secured, the security shall be described.

The claimant shall deliver a copy of the claim to the clerk who shall serve the copy on the personal representative.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA BATE 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: May 27, 2016.

Dated at Monroe County, Florida this 20th day of May, 2016.

Personal Representative: Manuel E. Garcia 515 Whitehead Street Key West, FL 33040 Attorney for Personal Representative: MARIA I. ESCOTOCASTIELLO, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 959839 2000 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 113 Miami, FL 33133 Telephone: (305) 860-0991 Fax: (305) 860-0953 E-mail: meclaw@ bellsouth.net Co-Counsel for Personal Representative: M. BARBARA AMARO, ESQ Florida Bar Number: 611298 8950 SW 74 Ct., Suite 2201 Mailbox A-19 Miami, FL 33156 Telephone: (305) 384-7213 Fax: (888) 508-5215 E-mail: mbamarolaw@aol. com Publish: May 27 and June 3, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 16-CP105-K Lower Keys IN RE:

ESTATE OF

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

FRANCIS H. DOLAN Deceased.

RICHARD E. WARNER 12221 Overseas Highway Marathon, FLORIDA 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@ rewarnerlaw.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Francis H. Dolan, deceased, whose date of death was April 18, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: May 27, 2016.

Personal Representative: Walter LaGraves 3695 Tropic Street Big Pine Key, Florida 33043 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134

Publish: May 27 and June 3, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Tarpon Harbour, located at 6973 Overseas Highway, Office, in the county of Monroe, town of Marathon, Florida 33050, intends to register said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Marathon Ocean Housing, LLC Published: June 3, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers AUTOS FOR SALE 2015 Fiat 500 Deal!

Deal!

Deal! $13000 OBO. Call 305-849-3442

AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars - Vans - Trucks.

Running or Not. CASH 305-332-0483 EMPLOYMENT

Babysitters Needed for vacationers!

305-522-6050 Apply at http:// re s o r tc h i l d ca re. com Little Palm Island is in search of the following talented employees: Front Desk Agent, Executive Sous Chef, Accounts Payable Clerk, P/T Island Front Desk/Bellman, P/T Maintenance and Housekeeping Supervisor. Please apply in person @ 28500 Overseas Hwy, Little Torch Key, FL 33042

EXP. HELP ONLY needed for all positions. Apply in person Mon-Fri 10-11am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd.

EMPLOYMENT

Marathon.

Servers & Bartenders Needed Full Time Please apply during business hours. Key Colony Inn, 700 W. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Seeking stable happy energetic personality for PT sales position in fun gift shop. Must be year-round Marathon resident; retirees welcome. Stop in to schedule appointment at 11528 Overseas Highway Marathon LOOKING FOR Wait Staff, Food Runners & Hosts. Established busy restaurant - must apply in Person.

Sparky’s Landing, Key Colony Beach Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop NOW HIRING: AM Baker and Counter Help.

Competitive PayFun Atmosphere.

Please Apply In Person. 8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon

Seeking Service Clean up Helper 5 days a week, one day off.

Small engine mechanic knoledge helpful. Please call (305) 852-0600 Construction Foreman wanted Needs Vehicle.

Pay commensurate with experience. Call 305304-7995

MARATHON - Full time office position Tuesdays through Saturdays 9 to 5.

People and computer skills required.

Diversified job with Office Administrator responsibility on Saturdays and Marketing department Tuesday through Friday. Call Drenda 305-289-6489 or email resume drenda@cbschmitt.com

Light Maintenance Cleaning, and office duties Permanent part time position. 2-4 hours per day, 5 days a week.

KCB - Sea Isle Condominium (305) 743-0173 sea7430173@aol. com Carpenter and Carpenter Helper needed Residential

EMPLOYMENT

Quality Workmanship. Must have transportation.

Marathon/KCB area.

(305) 289-8331 HOBBIES/COLLECTIBES

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

Cased ship models for sale. Call Lou 603-455-6106 PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex,

Dive watches and Pilot watches. Old model Military clocks & watches.

Call 305-743-4578 FISHING MISC.

FOR SALE: Lobster Tags $200 each.

Call 305-481-1316 ALL TYPES OF PERMITS! Rock Shrimp, King Fish, Atlantic Snapper, Grouper Gulf, 6 Pack Reef & Pelagic. Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line pkg. Many other permits avail.

We buy, sell & broker all types of permits.

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

Licensed & Bonded.

All permits guaranteed valid for transfer. Many ref’s avail. John Potts Jr. 321-784-5982 or 321-302-3630 www. shipwusa.com COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

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

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

We Buy Gold Locally!

Management positions @ Fairvilla's Sexy Things (524 Front Street, Key West Florida 33040) Applicants must be open minded & personable with the ability to lead others.

Should enjoy interacting with customers, and be a responsible self-starter with computer skills & the ability to focus on details.

Reply to this job posting by sending all of the following to Cherie@fairvilla.com: Letter of interest on the available position • Current resume & your availability & include your favorite joke PLEASE NOTE: Emails that only include a resume without a letter of interest will NOT be considered. • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

HELP WANTED

Home Automation Systems "Smart Homes" As low as $399 Financing Available Insured 305 -780-9545

powerplanelectric@gmail.com

Desk Clerk House Keeper

Key Colony Beach Motel 441 East Ocean Drive KCB, FL

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn Townsquare Mall Marathon

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

HIRING

Baker & Counter Help Competitive Pay – Fun Atmosphere Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

NEED EMPLOYEES? List the positions you have available here for only $80/week in 30,000 copies from Key Largo to Key West.

Call (305) 743-0844 Today!

305-289-0411

Rewarding stable jobs with excellent benefits!!!

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

The Guidance/Care Center, Inc, a division of

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. in KEY WEST is looking for: • Family Intervention Counselor • Care Coordinator • Driver Visit www.guidancecarecenter.org or careers.westcare.com to apply.

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

Lic# EC 525

HIRING • TOP PAY for Experienced & Licensed Electricians • Benefits • Over 36 years in Marathon • Voted Best Electrical Contractor • Confidentiality Assured • If you know someone who would like to take their profession to the next level please call: Kelly Electric 305-743-6098 Kelly6098@aol.com

CITY OF MARATHON, FLORIDA 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050

Phone: (305) 743-0033 Fax: (305) 743-3667

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR Cleaning Services City of Marathon City Hall and Fire Station NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the CITY OF MARATHON, until 3:00 P.M on June 9, 2016, at the City offices located at 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL, 33050. Commencing at 3:00 pm on June 9, 2016, bids received will be opened and read aloud at City Hall.

The work for which RFQS are to be submitted consists of furnishing all labor, materials, supervision, equipment, supplies, tools, services, & all other necessary incidentals required to perform complete cleaning services at City Hall Offices, Council Chambers and Marathon Fire Station Public Areas.

RFQS shall be prepared, addressed and submitted in compliance with detailed instructions as set forth in the contract documents. Bid packages may be picked up at City Hall, 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida, 33050 or on DemandStar.com There will be a mandatory pre-bid conference on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 4:00 pm beginning at City Hall and ending at Marathon Fire Rescue Station 15 so that prospective bidders may view the work areas.

City of Marathon Local Preference Ordinance 2014-02 applies to this bid and is attached to the bid document.

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, technical errors and formalities, and to award the contract as it deems will best serve the interest of the City. The City is not responsible for any costs incurred by bidders in developing their RFQ.

FOR RENT

10,000 sf warehouse with 20’ ceiling plus 400 sf office and bathroom with central air conditioning. 4 bay doors plus 2 bay doors and forklift ramp door, above flood. Warehouse is approved for military storage.

305-923-1358 www.toppino.net/rentals

Immediate opening for a HVAC Service Technician Upper & Middle Keys.

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

Apply in person 171 Hood Ave • MM 91.5 • Tavernier p 305-852-2960 • f 305-852-0656

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#1 POOL SERVICE LLC NEW & REPAIR

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305-664-0099

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www.TikiHuts.com

STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

Operating Since 2004

Letisia Powell Cell: 305-797-0399 Office: 305-292-2923 Lpowell37@gmail.com 211 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040

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PROP DOC

Sales Associate Se Habla Español

New & Used / Sales & Service Propellers, Shafts, Struts, Rudders

Only Laser Scanner in the Keys No Need to Send Your Prop to the Mainland & Waste Valuable Fishing Time Outboard Shafts 305-292-0012 Inboard and Outboard Straightened on Boat 6003 Peninsular Ave. Stock Island-FL Free Propeller Analysis

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• New Construction • Remodeling • Irrigation

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• Pools & Spas • Solar Lic## RF11067168

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