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Flagler hosts Lily to benefit history Lily Pulitzer event draws large crowd to History and Discovery Center

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ibrant, screen printed fabrics brightened up the Florida Keys History and Discovery Center presentation room last Thursday for an evening about iconic fashion designer Lily Pulitzer.

Presented by Flagler’s Folly Society, the event featured a Lily Pulitzer pop-up store, libations, a silent auction and a special presentation by Key West Art and Historical Society curator Cori Convertito.

Pulitzer revolutionized the industry during the late ‘50s and early ‘60s by merging Florida Keys manufacturing with stylish Palm Beach and New York fashion sense.

The event raised more than $7,500 with all proceeds earmarked for the Discovery Center’s latest permanent exhibit, “Communities.”

According to FKHDC Curator Brad Bertelli the new display tells how the communities of Matacumbe, Planter and Rock Harbor transformed into Islamorada, Tavernier and Key Largo.

“Also interwoven with these stories will be information on Flagler’s railroad, the Overseas Highway and the 1935 Hurricane and how they impacted these communities,” said history buff and Flagler Folly board member Erin Muir.

The exhibit is expected to open later this year. For more info about the History and Discover Center or Flagler’s Folly Society, call 305-922-2237 or email executivedirector@keysdiscovery.com.

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1. Co-Chairs of the Flagler’s Folly Society, from left: Liz Huddleston, Erin Muir, and Emily Carter 2. The fantastic Lily Pulitzer patterns and colors are eye candy.

3. Many attendees in Lily clothing: back row, from left are Rachel Eakin, Melina Miller, Caitlyn Roth, Michelle Lowe, Lindsay Poetz, Tammi Lowe, Marlene Derfler, Jennifer Belz, Audra Hill, Holly Raschein, Emily Carter, Laura Ciampa, Margie Smith, Charlie; and front row, from left are Anouk Bellion, Devin Tolpin, Kate DeLoach, and Erin Muir.

4. Which one? Michelle Bennett and Cerise Pinder have their hands full deciding.

5. Laura Lynne Kennedy and Flagler’s Folly Society co-chair Erin Muir make a splash.

6. Lily kids: Saylor Johnson, left, and Nikola Verbiski.

7. Cori Convertito, of the Key West Art and Historical Musuem, presented the history behind the brand and founder.

LOCAL CHATTER

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JUNE 3, 2016

By Gabriel Sanchez One-hundred and fifty-five seniors of Coral Shores High School are set to graduate next week. The future is uncertain, but that’s no reason to stop dreaming. So we asked graduating seniors …

What car will you be driving in 10 years to the high school reunion?

Austin Russo has a plan. “A ‘bro-dozer,’ by Dave Sparks, because it’s insane and you get through ANYTHING with it,” he said.

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Plantation Key man was charged Thursday with a scheme to defraud a company out of $3 million worth of computer equipment. During the course of his fraud scheme, he was able to obtain $120,000 worth of computer equipment without paying for it.

Monroe County Sheriff’s Detective Bob Dosh was contacted in January by the chief executive officer of a Tennessee company called EnfoPoint Solutions.

He said a man named Cole Peacock, purporting to be the CEO of a company called Data Point Systems, with locations in Miami and in the Keys, called him in November about purchasing a large amount of computer equipment. Peacock told him he was starting an internet hub in Monroe County and needed the equipment to set it up.

He said Peacock claimed to have the financing approved for the purchase from his “corporate members;” he allegedly mislead the victim, telling him his company had board members, a tech department, an accounts payable department and support staff.

The two men talked about having an engineering team from EnfoPoint Solutions come to Peacock’s business address in Tavernier to do a demonstration and to assist in setting up equipment at his company.

Peacock said he would pay with a wire transfer after delivery of the equipment.

The victim said he agreed to send some of the computer equipment to the Miami address and he

made arrangements to send a team of employees to Tavernier to meet with employees of Peacock’s business after the equipment arrived. He said he sent $120,000 worth of equipment to the Miami address on December 2nd. He said after the equipment was shipped, all communication stopped between them and he could no longer reach Peacock.

Detective Dosh enlisted the assistance of an agent from the Department of Homeland Security; the agent went to the location in Miami where Peacock said he had a business office. He found that Peacock rented a storage locker at that location where he periodically has packages shipped. He confirmed a package containing computer equipment was shipped to that location in December and was picked up by Peacock.

At the time of this investigation, Peacock was on probation for a previous case from 2013 in which he was convicted on charges related to computer fraud; terms of that probation included no access to or business activity involving a computer and no travel outside of Monroe County except for medical purposes. Multiple warrants were obtained for violation of his probation and on May 17th he was arrested on those warrants. He has remained in jail since that time.

He was charged with grand theft and fraud, two first degree felony crimes. Bond on the charges is $100,000. The stolen computer equipment has not yet been recovered. According to the arrest log, Peacock is 24 years old and lists his occupation as a paramedic in Tavernier.

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Senior graffiti This is the second year that Coral Shores High School seniors have designed and painted their own mural in the school’s hallways. The action happened on the last day of senior classes and was organized by the student council seniors. Every graduate has a palm print and a signature. For more information about the Upper Keys’ graduates, please see pages 15-19.

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 asked Dr. Gueverra (simply known to many as “Dr. G”) with 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.

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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 way 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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HURRICANE SEASON

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JUNE 3, 2016

IS LA NIÑA COMING?

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Experts keep their eye on ‘climate maker’

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he hurricane season is three days old, but the Atlantic Ocean has already clocked two storms. Hurricane Alex formed in JANUARY, well outside the official hurricane season time frame of June 1 through Nov. 30. (That marks only the second time a hurricane formed in January; the other was Hurricane One in 1938). Tropical Storm Bonnie sprung up on May 27 and weakened to a depression before making landfall in South Carolina.

Keys residents routinely compare the forecasts from the University of Colorado and the National Oceanic and Atmopsheric Administration when they are released on the eve of hurricane season. In 2016, both are calling for an “average” system, possibly more active than last year — 10 to 16 named storms, four to eight hurricanes and one to four major hurricanes.

“I know people like to see the numbers, but I hope it doesn’t translate to personal preparedness,” said Jon Rizzo, warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Key West. “The season forecast has to do with the total number of storms all across the ocean, and says nothing about the risk to the Florida Keys.”

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Weather experts agree on one detail about the coming hurricane season: El Niño, a weather condition which typically means a calmer hurricane season for Keys residents, is waning. Whether La Niña, indicative of a more active season, takes its place has yet to be determined.

According to the University of Colorado, the current weakening El Niño is likely to transition to either neutral or La Niña conditions by the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season.

“This is a more challenging hurricane season outlook than most because it’s difficult to determine whether there will be reinforcing or competing climate influences on tropical storm development,” said Gerry Bell, Ph.D., lead seasonal hurricane forecaster with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. "However, a near-normal prediction for this season suggests we could see more hurricane activity than we’ve seen in the last three years, which were below normal.”

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It just takes one strange storm Bizarre storms teach valuable lessons SARA MATTHIS

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t’s all too easy to be lulled into a false sense of security this time of year. The news channels and newspapers are filled with scientific reports on hurricane season projections. Six of this, five of those, two of that. But the reality is that hurricanes are weird.

They can behave in ways that neither humans nor machines can predict.

“Those unusual storms can provide some very large challenges,” said Jon Rizzo, warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Key West.

For example, a November tropical system made history in 1999 when “Wrong Way Lenny” formed in the Caribbean and became the first hurricane to travel from west to east.

Hurricane Lenny killed 17 people and had impacts on Puerto Rico, Saint Croix, Saint Martin, Anguilla and Saint Barthélemy.

“When storms turn to the north, or move westward, they tend to sheer off. In other words, the thun-

derstorms get stripped away and they tend to dissipate,” Rizzo said. “But to have hurricanes move eastward is very unusual.”

Then there’s the loop-de-loop — especially those that head south after the lull. Hurricane Betsy of 1965 qualifies. Betsy was almost level with Daytona Beach when it performed a full circle, tracked southwest through the Bahamas before making landfall in Key Largo as a Category 3.

The one thing that hurricanes can’t out-do is Mother Nature itself. Those that were around for Hurricane Katrina in 2005 remember looking at the tracking on the news channels when she was still out in the Atlantic. Common sense predicted it would move east to west across the lower third of the state. Only, there was something in the way.

“There was a huge high pressure system over the northeastern Gulf Coast and the Florida panhandle,” Rizzo said. “The storm had to move southwest to get around it, bringing it across the Everglades.”

The Keys experienced the system as an unexpected blow as it made its way across the Gulf to Louisiana and Mississippi to deliver the death blow.

Although we’re very fortunate to have technology to help predict storms’ path and strength in 2016, that wasn’t always the case. In 1910, a tropical storm passed over the western tip of Cuba, headed out to the Gulf, and then turned around and hit Cuba again.

“They thought it was two separate storms at first,” Rizzo said. “They called it the “cycle of five days.”

In light of these stories, maybe a “normal” season is something to celebrate

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ENTERTAINMENT

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JUNE 3, 2016

LIVE MUSIC CARIBBEAN CLUB Luke Sommer Glenn Band – Friday and Saturday Electric Storm — Sunday Karaoke — Wednesday Jam session — Thursday FLA KEYS BREWING Erickson Holt — Friday, June 3 Nick Kimball and Kris Bacen — Sunday, June 12

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Jackie insists you cool down with a Key Lime Colada

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hat’s better than enjoying a dockside view on a hot summer day at Wahoo’s? Enjoying it while sipping a Key Lime Colada made by Jackie Walling. One of the more popular drinks among guests, the frozen Key Lime Colada has the sweet tang of Key Lime with the right amount of Bacardi Limon rum. The rim of the cup is also garnished with crushed graham cracker.

Unlike the colada, Jackie, a New Jersey native, prefers not to be frozen. “Not dealing with the snow anymore,” tops the list of reasons for her relocation six months ago, she said. The slow pace of life took some time to adjust to, but now she says she really likes it. After a month-long road trip with her fiancé, the two found themselves in the Keys to test the employment waters. The couple promptly moved down.

In her downtime she’s paddleboarding and hanging out at the sand bar, in addition to reading Stephen King novels (she’s met him) and comics. When she finds herself on the other side of the bar top, “Jackie Daniels” prefers drinking (you guessed it) Jack Daniels. “My friends would all call me that and I kind of liked it, so it stuck,” she laughed.

Wahoo’s Bar and Grill is located at 83413 Overseas Hwy., near MM 83, and is open Monday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with extended hours to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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atrons at Islamorada’s Florida Keys Brewing Company on Friday night will have a special treat: Ericson Holt is playing. Holt said it’s one of his favorite gigs in the Keys.

“It’s a laid-back family atmosphere,” Holt said, smiling. “And the beer is incredible!”

Holt is a rising star in the Keys music community and his bluesy songs — both originals and obscure covers — hit a soulful mark.

The Weekly caught up with Holt as he was headed into the recording studio to do some more work on “Broken Beauty,” his second album. His first, “The Blue Side,” was released in 2005 climbing to the top 30 songs on the Americana Music Chart and No. 4 on the Roots Rock Report.

A native of Richmond, Virginia, Holt has played both the midAtlantic states and also Nashville, where he spent 16 years. He said he was playing the Keys before he ever visited Tennessee with a regular gig at Hog’s Breath Saloon in Key West. The time has obviously been spent crafting his songwriting skills. Keys audiences have had a sneak peak of “My Superstar” —

a track to be released on “Broken Beauty.” The lyrics tell a compelling story and the musicianship is impeccable. (Songwriting is a bit of a legacy — both his mother and older brother are writers.) Even more impressive, Holt’s songs have a notable diversity.

“My heroes are Jackson Browne, Springsteen, Tom Petty,” he said. “But my albums are a throwback to the ’70s; not every song sounds alike.” Reviewers have found a little bit of Memphis, New Orleans, rock ‘n’ roll, and vintage pop and country in his tunes.

Holt has played with hundreds of artists including The Mavericks, Mike Farris, Phil Lee, Jim Lauderdale and The Coal Men, to name just a few. He’s also a regular on the Ramble stage in Key West, a regular concert series featuring local musicians playing original music.

He’s paid his dues, found his niche, and the Keys live-musicloving folks have “found” another wonderful musician.

Ericson Holt plays the Florida Keys Brewing Company on Friday, June 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. The bar is located at 200 Morada Way in Islamorada. For more on his music, visit www.ericsonholt.com.

GILBERT’S Jade Saunders — Friday, June 3 Soulicide — Saturday, June 4 Push — Sunday, June 5 Kevin Hurley — Tuesday, June 7 at 5 pm.

Bobbe Brown — Wednesday, June 8 at 5 pm.

DJ Reggae Ronnie — Thursday, June 9 at 5 pm.

Chemradery — Friday, June 10 at 7 pm.

Spank the Band — Saturday, June 12 at 7 pm.

Eclipse — Sunday, June 13 at 1 pm.

ISLAMORADA FISH COMPANY LUNG, Jeanette Conklin — Friday, June 3 Kenny Channels, Jeanette Conklin — Saturday, June 4 Dennis Holmes — Sunday, June 5 LUNG, Jeanette Conklin — Friday, June 10 Kenny Channels, Jeanette Conklin — Saturday, June 11 Dennis Holmes — Sunday, June 12 ZANE GREY LOUNGE Reggie Paul — Friday, June 3 Scott Youngberg — Saturday, June 4 Kenny Channels — Friday, June 10 Scott Youngberg — Saturday, June 11 LORELEI’S The Dana Collins Band — Friday, June 3 at 6 pm.

Making Faces — Saturday, June 4 at 6 pm.

Webb & Davidson — Sunday, June 5 at 6 pm.

Daft Like Jack — Monday, June 6 at 6 pm.

Dennis Holmes — Tuesday, June 7 at 6 pm.

Webb & Davidson — June 8 & 9 at 6 pm.

The Dana Collins Band — Friday, June 10 at 6 pm.

COMMUNITY NEWS

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JUNE 3, 2016

Firefighters remember Members of the Village of Islands Fire Department salute during the Memorial Day service this past Monday. The Matecumbe Historical Trust puts on the service at the Islamorada Hurricane Monument that honors veterans and civilians killed during the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935.

BRIEFLY Civic club hosts breakfast

AHEC Summer Clinic school hours released

The Key Largo Civic Club will serve breakfast on Saturday, June 4 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the club located at MM 99.3, Oceanside. Eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, pancakes and coffee are offered for $6. The public is invited. For more information, call Earl Harrison at 305-453-9154.

AHEC Summer Clinic hours and locations will continue from June 13 through July 22 to coincide with the summer school schedule. AHEC plans to re-open one to two weeks prior to school beginning to offer school physicals. Services are available for all current and new students. Locations include HOB on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays; Sugarloaf School on Tuesdays; Marathon High School on Mondays and Thursdays; and Key Largo School on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Clinics are open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 305-743-7111, ext. 205.

Disaster training set for Middle Keys Florida Keys Medical Reserve Corps announces its upcoming annual training and orientation on Saturday, June 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hawk’s Cay Resort on Duck Key. The meeting is open to members and prospective members and offer an overview of the organization and disaster medicine.

Medical Reserve Corps units are national, community-based and function as a way to locally organize and utilize volunteers who want to donate their time and expertise to prepare for and respond to emergencies and promote healthy living throughout the year. MRC volunteers supplement existing emergency and public health resources.

If you are interested in attending, RSVP to mrc@fkahec.org or call 305743-7111. Ext. 203. For more information on MRC, visit medicalreservecorps. gov.

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 305747-2600.

Civic club hosts potluck The Key Largo Civic Club will have the monthly potluck dinner and business meeting on Tuesday, June 28 beginning at 6 p.m. at 209 North Ocean Drive. For more information, call Earl Harrison at 305-453-9154.

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DARE I SAY IT

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JUNE 3, 2016

VIRAL DISTRACTIONS I BRITT MYERS traded in a life of monetary success, a chiseled body and intellectual enlightenment for a piece of the pie of the Keys Weekly newspapers. He is also the proud parent of an incredible fouryear-old and a sucker for Michael Mann movies and convenience store hot dogs.

t was horrifying for anyone to watch, particularly for those with small children. Imagine your three-year-old child in the arms of 450-pound gorilla — being lugged around like an animated scene from “The Jungle Book.” But this wasn’t scripted in Hollywood. Instead, a tiny boy managed to wiggle his way into a Cincinnati Zoo enclosure last weekend, only to find himself face to face with Harambe, an endangered 17-year-old silverback gorilla.

By now, you are all fully aware of the aftermath. Harambe was shot and killed by zoo officials and the boy escaped with minor injuries. Yet the aftershock, particularly across social media outlets, ignited world-wide debates, including the Cincinnati Zoo’s decision to kill the endangered gorilla (an assessment the zoo emphatically stands by), whether the parents should face criminal charges for negligently allowing their child to crawl into imminent danger, and a quasi moral debate over the value of human and animal life.

The entire spectacle captivated the social media consciousness — igniting arguments in chat forums, talk shows and posts from all around the globe.

And while I am a parent of a small child and an animal lover, dare I say it — but I wonder how many of those submerged in the Harambe debate have stopped to notice that an estimated 50,000 women and children are being used as human shields (even as I write this) in the Iraqi town of Fallujah?

What is my point? I don’t have one, other than we need more substance in our lives than a daily, distracting dose of “how can I be offended today?”

It’s time to stop consuming this type of junk food, to seek out more positive messages like the one I found on Facebook authored by Loretta-Maria Adkins of Key West. It’s about a chance encounter with a random stranger and some life-affirming lessons, both learned and still unknown. Friend her on Facebook to read the whole thing.

It’s better than re-hashing the Harambe story over and over again.

Made “A for the Keys: Athleisure wear

LEAH MAKI is a fashion-obsessed style Keys blogger, formerly from Minnesota. Her current infatuations include statement pieces, dramatic heels, red lipstick and vintage costume jewelry.

Visit LeahsFabulousFinds.com for more of her musings.

thleisure” is the latest buzzword in fashion. The trend of wearing athletic wear for activities beyond the gym has been growing since Lululemon and luxury designers realized more women were wanting function and comfort in their wardrobe.

Who knew wearing yoga pants all day was “ontrend”? Since becoming a mom eight months ago, yoga pants have become my lifeline. They can take the brunt of baby spit up, sticky fingers and keeping up with an active crawler.

Even before pregnancy and the arrival of baby, I would arrive home from work, pour myself a glass of wine and slip into some yoga pants. I thought this was the norm and, apparently, now it is.

But just because athleisure is accepted, doesn’t mean there aren’t dos and don’ts to be aware of. Below are some guidelines for when and how to wear it.

• Get the fit right. With performance wear becoming everyday wear, it’s even more important that the apparel fit you well. There is no reason to reveal everything by wearing clothing that is too tight. Now that you’ll be wearing it to the grocery store, the soccer field and the coffee shop, be sure the backside of your pants aren’t transparent.

A few years ago, my sister informed me that my butt was visible in a pair of pants I’d been wearing on my morning walks. I hope to save you all from that feeling of realizing you’ve been mooning the entire neighborhood. (I had to find a new route for dog walking.) The rule when buying athletic pants is to bend over in front of the mirror while trying them on. If you can see your underwear, don’t buy them.

• Mix function and fashion. The benefit of athleisure gaining in popularity is you are no longer restricted to plain black active wear. Athletic apparel now includes designer leggings, cashmere sweats and layering pieces in a variety of colors, patterns, and detailing. In the Florida Keys, look for versatile pieces that can take you from beach to bar.

Rash guards and swim shirts are made for water but with sporty cuts and flattering designs you’ll want to wear them everywhere. Pair them with shorts or a skirt for a dayto-night look.

Skorts are another type of active wear that will provide comfort and versatility. Look for a pair with performance fabric for quick drying, odor resistance and moisture wicking. You can wear a skort from pool or ocean to lunch and drinks, perfect for the Florida Keys.

Look for sporty-chic apparel with mesh details. Mesh is no longer reserved for men’s gym shorts. You’ll now find mesh details on everything from pencil skirts and tanks to handbags and stilettos.

• Where to wear it. Many designer brands are now blurring the lines between active and everyday fashions. But, just because it looks like everyday apparel, doesn’t mean it should be worn to events and places that require more formal clothing. Unless you work at a gym, workout gear is never appropriate for the office.

As comfortable as stretchy pants are, none of your colleagues want to know you that well.

In addition, formal events such as weddings and funerals should be given the respect they deserve with attire matching the occasion and request of the host.

Sporty-chic skorts will take you from pool to lunch with performance fabrics made to dry quickly. This Gretchen Scott skort is available at Islamorada Mercantile.

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Good Girl Juice & Ca opens in Village Squ JASON KOLER

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All vegetable and fruit carcasses are composted at the Otherside Cable Park on Long Key. Main: Vanessa Plascencia opened Good Girl Juice & Cafe exaclty one week ago. The former accountant moved back to the Keys last year to launch her own business.

here is a new member of the Village Square entrepreneurial enclave who is tasked with pressing organic fruits and vegetables into healthy, cleansing juices.

Vanessa Plascencia, a Coral Shores graduate, opened Good Girl Juice & Café last Friday to great fanfare.

“I was juicing from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; we sold out,” admitted a thrilled Plascencia on her fifth day of business.

Amateurs should not confuse her blends with the sugary sludge served at the local smoothie stand. These juices are the good stuff — created to scrub the digestive system and invigorate the soul with essential vitamins, minerals and enzymes.

Cold pressing the juices, as the name implies, does not introduce heat to the process and leaves more of the good stuff in the bottle. Plascenia says her juice label “Key Roots” increases blood flow, promotes a healthy digestive system, increases energy and helps rid the body of all the stuff that has been sitting in there for weeks — like cheeseburgers, donuts and other party-goers routinely introduced to the body.

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The Line Up Morning Breeze Grapefruit, orange, lemon, ginger, chia seed, mint Appetite suppressant, fat burner, inflammation reducer Sun Rise Orange, bok choy, carrot, celery, turmeric, pineapple Inflammation reducer and loaded Vitamin C for energy Beet the Best Beet, carrot, apple, lemon, ginger, red cabbage Increases blood flow and reduces inflammation

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She first witnessed the healing powers of “the juice” as a CPA in Raleigh, North Carolina. After indulging in Chic-fil-A and Dunkin Donuts, she soon realized she did not move away from home to become “unhealthy and unhappy.”

She gravitated toward a juice bar and quickly discovered that “her happy place” was hanging out with the customers. After a three-day cleanse, “I just felt so good. Lots of energy, lighter on my feet, clearer minded and just saw the impact. I thought, ‘This is what I want to bring home.’”

Now her line includes six vitamin-laced juices including “Morning Breeze” (grapefruit, lemon, orange, ginger, chia seed and mint) to the protein-packed “Beet the Best” (carrots, apple, red cabbage, lemon, ginger and, of course, red beets).

“That’s my favorite,” says Vanessa.

“It’s the most nutritional, but they are all so special in their very own way.

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Sunset Delight Spinach, beets, bok choy, apple, cucumber, lemon and ginger Increases blood flow, reduces inflammation, hydrating and packed with protein Green Team Kale, collard greens, cucumber, apple, lemon, turmeric, spirulina An advanced juice really high in protein and anti oxidants and Vitamin A An advanced juice high in protein and anti oxidants with Vitamin A Almond Milk Sprouted raw almonds, alkaline water, cinnamon, Himalayan salt and yucan root High in protein and healthy fats and promotes relaxation Some are for energy boosts, others offer protein and some are just for those who need more ‘green’ in their diet.”

Her complete cleanse sells for $48 and are always available in her “grab and go” cooler that looks more like a produce case than a drink display.

Those needing a little more sustenance in their diet can pickup beet or carrot hummus, tabouli, or a Vietnamese chicken wrap prepared by the neighboring Bad Boy Burrito.

Other adjoining enterprises rounding out the under-40 power squad include Liz Huddleston’s Miss Monroe Boutique, and Arce and Mooney’s Ucumbe gift shop.

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Light on the water

Keys artist captures motion, color of the ocean

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By Gabriel Sanchez

he magical shoreline of a South Carolina coast is where Elena Madden first fell in love with motion and light.

“As far back as I can remember I’ve loved looking at the water.

I was a water baby, growing up I spent as much time as I could by the water. The beachy shack I’d visit, with its screened porches, always felt like it was my special place,” she said.

Previously, Madden displayed her work at her galleries in Beaufort, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia. But since opening her newest gallery in the Islamorada arts and cultural district, much has changed.

“The waters of a Carolina shore have characteristics unlike ours. In terms of light and motion, the darker waters of Beaufort reflect water from the surface. The light in Keys’ water comes from beneath, and capturing all the shades of blues and greens has been exciting,” she said.

Elena strives to capture the vibrancy of motion. Usually, she paints on a wood panel, building the colors up until they shine.

“Just like my subject, I like the end result to have a glossier effect. I paint on red because I like the way it vibrates with the other colors.

When I sketch and build the bones, I map out where I’d like to use light and dark,” described Madden.

An expanding palette has opened new doors for Elena. Exploring the waters with her husband, TJ Keim, is her favorite way to find new inspiration. Memorial Day weekend was no different.

“I saw 500 different colors that day I had never seen before — shades of emerald and lavender. After seeing them, I can’t wait to get back to the studio,” said Elena. Her method relies heavily on experiences and ambiance.

“I paint from memory, so it’s always fresh.

I go out and absorb every bit of it, I drink in the feeling, and then I go back and paint. I paint from the feeling I had. Layering light transparent layers at first then progressing to a phos-

The dark waters of the Carolina coast were the inspiration for this work.

Madden said the Keys environment have inspired a new series of work, soon to be on display at the gallery she refers to as ‘my little church.’

phorescent emission of color.”

Transitioning into a smaller gallery will allow Elena to now focus on creating.

“I like to call it ‘my little church.’ I can spend my time creating and capturing everything I see,” she said.

Just last month, The Umstead Hotel and Spa, a five-star hotel in North Carolina, began showcasing Elena’s work. In announcing the work, the hotel raved, “Madden’s fusion of vibrant hues displays the way in which light, water and motion complement one another, allowing spectators to deeply appreciate the raw beauty of the calm seas.”

Elena is featured in various exhibitions and collections nationally and internationally, and has won awards such as the Best of Show at the Telfair Museum of Art, a juried Exhibition in Savannah, Georgia. In Islamorada, Elena’s work is also featured at nearby Chef Michael’s.

“It’s been so kind of Chef Michael to display my work. He’s an artist in his own respect. His restaurant is probably the best in town,” she added.

Madden’s artwork is for sale at her gallery located at 81681 Old State Highway in the Arts and Cultural District in Islamorada. Art enthusiasts are encouraged to stop by.

Creating from memory is part of Elena’s process.

COMMUNITY NEWS

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JUNE 3, 2016 CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOL

BY THE NUMBERS 88% 155 continuing education past high school

2016 Coral Shores High School graduates

53% of those going to a 4 year university

6%

28% going to a community college

7%

going to a vocational program

going into the military

1 2 3 1 8 20% 11 12

students - Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) students - Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)

of students going to college receiving a Bright Futures Scholarship

students - Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV)

SAVE THE DATE June 3-4 • Coralpalooza, Upper Keys.

Friday, June 3 • Book club meeting on ‘Circling the Sun’ at 10 a.m. at Marathon library.

Saturday, June 4 • Swim Around Key West.

• Key Largo Civic Club breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. at MM 99.3, Oceanside.

Monday, June 6 • Coral Shores High School baccalaureate at Island Christian Church

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Tuesday, June 7 • Coral Shores High School class night at 7 p.m. at CSHS Performing Arts Center.

Wednesday, June 8 • Coral Shores High School graduation at 7 p.m. at CSHS Performing Arts Center.

Friday, June 10-12 Silver Bar Splash at the History of Diving Museum, Islamorada.

Cafe: 305-809-7210 Pro Shop: 305-743-2551 4000 Sombrero Blvd floridakeyscc.com

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1. of the highest quality or degree.

Brandie Holper and Ricardo Ornelas ‘can’t even,’ after learning they’ve been selected as Drama Queen and King.

Ariel Correra and Emily Perrotti have the fresh threads.

Dressing for success shouldn’t be an issue for these two.

Moises Vazquez and Shante Levandale dog-ear their current page and pose for a photograph with their favorite reads.

Creativity runs in the veins of Joseph Mecham and Tabitha Tutt.

Anthony Morris and Isabella Serratore have a lot to say, and you’re going to hear about it.

Chris O’berry and Taylor Petrusha are the goofs who took home the prestigous class clown award.

Kyle Gates and Zoe Johnson embrace their title — no apologies, no concessions.

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• TAX TALK • TAG TALK •

JUNE FACTS FROM THE TAX COLLECTOR Spencer Prado and Jackie Haddad have big plans after graduation to see the world and maybe party a little.

• 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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Beatrice Regolo and Leonor Saramento can hardly contain themselves after the two besties were awarded the ‘cutest friendship.’

Francisco Moc and Evelyn Betancourt have earned the devotion of their teachers.

Sabrina Bang and Nick Frisone have withstood the fire of puberty and emerged transformed on the othe side.

Cue the fiendish cackle. Cristina Aguila and James Babich are chosen most likely to take over the world.

Enigmas wrapped in a mystery: Laura Powers and Joshua Bernstein.

Never forget: Miles Miller and Lucia Haswell.

Jess Jorgenson and Travis Piton see no reason to leave the beauty of the Florida Keys.

Bernie Lietaert shows off the moves and sass that earned him Coral Shores’ biggest flirt.

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Natalia Gonzalez and Nick Varney are *always* having a good hair day.

Oscar Flores and Jamie Gunthner are known to share a friendly smile to brighten up a stranger’s day.

THEME: GARDENING 101

Mary Pauchey and Kyle Couty usually do their own photography, but this time posed for the Keys Weekly.

Moriah Eadie and Ausin Seabolt raise their trophies, along with their latest prize — the award for most athletic.

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

22. Beehive State native 24. Stone’s Oscar winner 25. Dickens’s ____ Heep 26. Lamentably 27. Impromptu 29. *Garden intruder 31. Pippin’s last name, “The Hobbit” 32. More painful 33. Cry of surrender 34. *Cabbage Worms and Potato Beetles 36. One way to prepare Ahi 38. *Popular apple 42. ____ bear 45. Soliciting of a bribe for a church office 49. Bad-mouth 51. Glucose and fructose, e.g.

54. Chopin’s composition 56. On the fritz 57. Intersection of two arcs 58. Hahn or von Bismark 59. Fogginess 60. Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Eat, ____, Love” 61. “My bad!”

62. Org. with a mission 63. Rotten and stinky 64. ____pit 67. Ice-T on “Law & Order: SVU” Page 19 • Upper Keys Weekly • April 00, 2016

50. They don’t mix with water 52. Hi-____ graphics 53. Demeanor 55. Black and white sea bird 57. *Homemade fertilizer 61. *Without synthetic chemicals 65. Driver’s 180 66. Roswell debris?

68. Speedily 69. Alley cat 70. Game day appetizer 71. Zwiebacks 72. Annoyingly slow 73. Ensign, for short 74. Corset bones DOWN 1. Attention grabber 2. Copycat 3. Back of neck 4. Chatroom agitator 5. First U.S. space station 6. *Where peas live 7. Barley bristle 8. Big mess 9. Auction off 10. ____ and crafts 11. Buddhist teacher 12. Yemen’s neighbor 15. Brunei’s ruler, e.g.

20. Altogether

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Administrative Assistant Needed ASAP in Marathon

We are now hiring for the following positions:

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Send resume, income and yrs. exp. in each area to: Wayne Carter CEO Marathon and Lower Keys Association of Realtors® CEO@MLKAR.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

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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!

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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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Painting and Repairing since 1989

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"We don't strive to be the cheapest, but we do strive to be the best"

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Home & Offices Expertly Cleaned Fast Dependable Service “We Clean Your Place, Like it Was Our Place”

Liz Samess Interior Designer

Excellent References Upon Request

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Precision Pavers Belgard Brick • Clean & Seals • Old Castle Coastal We will make your driveway look new again Brick driveway • Patios • Pool • Deck’s • Retaining Walls Free estimates will not be underbid Out Door Living Spaces

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MEET RE/MAX ALL KEYS NEW MILLENIUMS

“I am so proud to welcome these amazing young REALTORS to my “Team of Island Experts”. Combining the best real estate technology tools in the industry with their energy and education these agents have no limitation on what they can succeed. These are our future young professionals in the Keys. I am honored that they chose me to be their Real Estate mentor, I can’t wait to grow their wings and watch them soar.”

Jo Ann Cook, Broker/Owner RE/MAX All Keys Real Estate

305-735-4095 • 10055 O/S Hwy, Marathon • 88539 O/S Hwy, Tavernier • 98880 O/S Hwy, Key Largo Julie Nappi, Realtor

julienappi@remax.net

(305) 570-8606

After a lifetime of spending my summers in Key West, I became a permanent resident of Key Largo in 2012. I have firsthand experience of relocating, raising a family, living and working in the Keys. I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and attended MacCormac College. Shortly after, I moved to Boston to work as a Court Reporter. Since moving to Key Largo, I have worked in management at luxury resorts and realized I could use my passion, connections and knowledge of the Keys to help people find their dream home. The beauty and lifestyle of the Keys captured me at a young age, and still never ceases to amaze me. Crossfit, bridge running, fishing, snorkeling and paddle boarding are my favorite ways to take advantage of the nearly perfect year round weather. I work hard to make sure my clients are informed of all their options before purchasing a home. Let me use my Keys expertise to make your Keys dreams a reality! Servicing the Upper Keys Marketplace.

Gabriel “Gabe” Alland, Realtor gabriel.alland@remax.net

(305) 502-6054

Born in Manhattan, New York I later moved to Florida's southwest coast where I spent my childhood and young adult life. My passion for the Key's life began as a young man during a summer on Big Pine Key, where my love of scuba diving & environmental awareness were awakened. I enjoy year round spearfishing, teaching scuba diving, kayaking, stand-up paddle-boarding, as well as running and yoga. I've attended the University of West Florida in Pensacola and the Commercial Diving Academy in Jacksonville. After becoming a specialist in ship propulsion repairs, my work soon included global travel providing the opportunity to visit and discover water venues around the world. I live in Marathon as a Realtor and part-time PADI Scuba Diving Instructor. My time spent abroad and locally provides insightful comprehensive knowledge to clients which coupled with honest, focused and consistent attention to details further assures a positive real estate venture.

Alexandra “Ally” Kelley, Realtor akelley@remax.net

(727) 459-0493

My name is Ally Kelley and I was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. I moved to The Florida Keys to focus on Real Estate and enjoy the island lifestyle. I graduated from the University of South Florida with a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders. I learned to focus my hard work and determination on my grades while still participating in all of the leadership groups I belonged to. I’ve also worked in the hospitality industry for the past 7 years. It is without question that the needs of my clients always come first and that communication is key. I believe that work paired with enjoyment leads to a well-balanced life. I enjoy being active in the community as well running, biking, boating and going to the beach. I am here to represent you for the smoothest transaction possible. Please give me a call so we can begin this adventure together!

Jacynthe “Jass” Tremblay, Realtor jtremblay@remax.net

(305) 304-7508

My name is Jacynthe Tremblay but most people know me has “Jass”. Originally from Quebec City, I came to Marathon in 2003 and became a citizen in 2014. I am a driven person and work hard to better myself and achieve my goals. When I first came, I didn’t speak any English and 12 years later decided to start a career in Real Estate. I enjoy the lifestyle here in the Keys and feel very blessed not only to be part of such a great community but also be able to have find a career that has become a passion. Being from Canada, I already knew RE/MAX and their Success. It is with pleasure that I joined this winning team hoping that my hard working abilities paired with my attention for details, honesty and my continuous smile will be an asset for this fast growing brokerage that I now call Family. I do not take short cuts, only the best is what I offer. Make the right decision and call me today!

Nicholas “Nick” Frankel, Realtor nickfrankel@remax.net

(617) 413-1888

My name is Nick Frankel and growing up in the Florida Keys was an amazing experience. Living by the ocean in the Keys’ comfortable climate has allowed me to pursue an active and unique lifestyle. It’s easy to go fishing, diving, spearfishing, waterskiing, boating, or biking practically any day of the year. The city of Boston was my home for nine years before I returned to the sunshine state to attend the University of South Florida in Tampa, where I graduated with a baccalaureate in political science. Now as a US Merchant Marine and licensed Realtor I am able to use my local knowledge and expertise of the area and surrounding waters to provide others with the best real estate experience possible. I enjoy working with people and educating them to all the different areas of the Keys, there are no two areas alike. Give me a call to find your perfect place.