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Don’t tell her “goodbye,” say, “see you later.”
The old Seven Mile Bridge closed to pedestrian traffic this week. Plenty of locals made a point to say ‘goodbye,’ until the fix is complete and the bridge is re-opened. For more, see pages 16-17. GABRIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly
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Thank You ! Bishop, Rosasco & Co. Certified Public Accountants
John Wolfe, PA
Peter Snow Foundation
Lindsay Rabito Leanord Realtor
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at Capital Bank Local Lender
Mid Keys Holding Co.
LAW OFFICES OF PATRICK M. STEVENS, P.A.
Mid Keys Marine
Mid Keys Real Estate Ventures
Law Offices of Tom Wright • Royal Furniture • Marathon Hospitality • David Douglas and Associates • Andy and Dave’s • NAPA Marathon Boat Yard • Marathon Liquors and Deli • Marathon Chamber of Commerce • Promotions Guy • Florida Keys A/C American Caribbean • Chapman & Cardwell Capital Management • Guillermo Torres Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters • Eagle Brands • Publix • Marathon Lumber • Gonzalez Landscaping • REMAX • Hyatt/Faro Blanco Keys Contracting Services • The Island Fish Co. • Keys Animal Hospital • Grassy Key Outpost • Marathon Grille & Ale House Douglas Marine • Broadwave • PropTec • Steve Cook • First State Bank of the Florida Keys Mile Marker Party Rentals • Suburban Propane • Cash Flow Guns and Jewelry • Law Offices of Frank Greenman
Special Thanks to our volunteers! Craig Rabito, Theo & Ganine Derleth, Steve Cook, Sam Williams, Hal & Paula Leftwich, John & Linda Johnson, Bill Kelly, Dennis Bishop, Daniel Samess, Keith & Diane Douglass, Peter Rosasco, Howard Leitner, Linda DeGinder, Riley Toth, George Garrett, Darrell Birkhimer, David & Jo Grego, Carlee Cowin, Derek Paul, Gene Thompson, Patrick, Jamie & Fisher Stevens, Arno Silva, Duane Webster, Jason Koler, John Bartus, Glenn Faast, Kris Estes, Rob Garza and Summer & Chloe Herd
…and the wonderful “Pyrotechnics Crew”
Randy Mearns • Kevin Finney • Billy Diaz • Lyle Cameron • Jenny Cameron • Chris Cameron • Buddy Cameron Denise Pankow • Chris Pankow • Michael Mearns • Michael Puto • Marathon Electric • Discount Rock and Sand • Florida Keys Media
…and to to the bands Jade Storm, Abstract Radio, Tropical Jam
LOCAL CHATTER
MARATHON WEEKLY / JULY 8, 2016 GABRIEL SANCHEZ
gabriel@keysweekly.com
Crushes, we all have them. In fact, taking to social media and sharing with the world who’s earned the honor of “man crush Monday” or “woman crush Wednesday” is the new norm. As always, Hollywood keeps featuring younger and fresher faces. The Sean Connery and Farah Fawcett’s of the day have been replaced with the Margot Robbie (see “Suicide Squad”), and Channing Tatum. The Weekly wanted to test the waters this Fourth of July, asking locals …
“Who is your celebrity crush?”
Anthony Delilio, of Keys Mobile Marine Repair, said, “I’d have to go with J-Lo, even after all these years, she’s still really hot.”
Thank you for nominating us Key West and Lower Keys! Please go to www.KeysWeekly.com to vote for your favorites by July 8th!
Antwon Gough, of the Island Fish Co., says he’s crushing on the ladies in the singing group, “Fifth Harmony, they are beautiful and sound phenomenal.”
“Gabrielle Union, I would probably fight someone for her,” says Jesse Benitez of Marathon.
Katie Roberson, of the Florida Keys Country Club, and likely New Kids on the Block fan club president said, “Mark Wahlberg.” Marky Mark was our favorite too, Katie.
“Kid Rock, because he’s a bad a--,” said Tonya Hollis, of Overseas Pub and Grill.
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Sons thank town for remembering their mom Thank you so much for the outpouring of condolences and support you have given us over the loss of our mother. A relative from out of town remarked to us that this is a wonderful, caring community that comes together when one of its own is in need, and we could not agree more. The Visiting Nurses Association and Home Hospice of the Florida Keys professionals were simply wonderful in providing compassionate care and helping with the many details that must be handled during times such as these. What a tremendous resource they are to us all! What we have experienced is exactly what happens when real friends step in and help. Where possible, we have and will reach out to specific individuals whose actions had a direct impact on our ability to function during this time of grief. However, so many of you have extended kindnesses that we may be unable to personally acknowledge. To you we offer our deepest gratitude and our commitment to respond in kind whenever your need arises. With our deepest thanks, Mike Puto Chris Puto
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The Florida Keys Electric Cooperative teamed with Long Key State Park to install a new nesting platform. The previously empty pole has been used by bald eagle and osprey as a dining location. Hopefully the new empty platform will attract a nesting pair for visitors to enjoy.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Industry slams Biscayne coverage “Something’s haunting Biscayne Bay: ghost traps”: Disappointment is my immediate reaction to several articles recently published in the Miami Herald regarding legislative actions and derelict fishing gear in Biscayne National Park. Not one shred of effort was expended to consult with industry for an alternative point of view. Biscayne National Park managers
failed the public with a grossly inept and internally manipulated General Management Plan worthy of an Inspector General’s investigation. Out-dated and misapplied science, coupled with repeated breaches of agreements with Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Commission, were hallmarks of the development plan. And the story about ghost traps in the Bay published on July 4, is as biased an article as I have ever read. Not one word of mention about an annual, industry funded, end-of-season, clean-up taking place right now that includes the park. No mention of cut-off buoys by inattentive boat operators or stolen, mutilated and discarded gear from trap robbers and a drastic need for increased law enforcement. Not a word about the biodegradable panel in a plastic trap. Of course smearing fishermen was probably the main objective in an effort to diminish support for current House and Senate legislation that would protect both commercial and recreational fishing in the park. Next time, the Herald should reach out and get both sides of the story. Capt. Bill Kelly, Executive Director Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen's Association
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Our family would like to thank our community for the outpouring of support we received following the passing of our husband, father, grandfather. We sincerely appreciate all the condolences and generosity and are grateful for all our friends in the Florida Keys. Sincerely, Thea, Rick, Erin, Beth, Brad, Laura and Chris
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To our BUYERS and SELLERS. We hope you enjoy your new homes.
Keghouhi (Kay) Martin Oct. 2, 1948-June 25, 2016
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Keghouhi “Kay” Martin, 67, residing in Rochester, New York and formerly of Binghamton, New York and Marathon, passed over into an eternal life of peace, free of pain and suffering on June 25, 2016. She was born during the Arab-Israeli War in Jerusalem, Jordan on October 2, 1948 where she lived until she moved to Binghamton at the age of 17. She was the daughter of Zevart and George Azadian who was a British soldier. Her parents have preceded her in death and 10 years ago she lost her youngest son Alex G. Tateosian, at the hands of a drunk driver. His death weighed heavily on her and caused a steady decline in her health. Her first husband, Sarkiss Tateosian, and his brother, Charles Tateosian were both lost to lung cancer. Charles’s son, Chuck Tateosian and Kay’s sister-in-law, Ellen Azadian, were the family’s most recent loss. She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years Glen Martin; brother Joe Azadian of Fernandina Beach, Florida; brother Haigaz and sister-in-law Nitsa Azadian of Nicosia, Cyprus; sister Mary and brother-in-law Richard Koslow of Tucson, Arizona; sons Vahe Tateosian of Binghamton and Henry and daughter-in-law Meredith Tateosian, of Jackson Heights, New York; sisters-in-law Lucy Benge, Brenda Tateosian, and Nola Martin; stepson William Martin, stepdaughter Jennifer Reagan, stepdaughter Michelle and Roy Gordon; grandchildren Joshua Tateosian, Kelly and Katie Gordon, Kevin Reagan Jr. and Zora Zlatic; and many nieces, nephews, fellow Lions and numerous close and dear friends. Kay and Glen met when she was working for the GHS Credit Union and loved the adventure of their travels around the U.S. and abroad. After moving to the Florida Keys, she worked for the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce until she took over as office manager and guest concierge at Palm Island, a private island estate in Marathon. She spent her off hours as a member of the Lions Club working on many humanitarian causes. She was honored for her work on the Lions Club International’s “Sight First” program and many childrens’ events. She also spent countless hours with Santa and Mrs. Claus during the Christmas season taking pictures of all the children as well as adults at community holiday functions. One of her most exciting trips as a Lion, she said, was when she went to the United Nations Assembly in New York where the Lions Club International was being honored. She also worked with the Elks Club, the American Cancer Society and was a member of the Business and Professional Women of Marathon, but her first love was always singing. She sang with the church choir at St. Gregory Armenian Church in Binghamton as well as the Marathon Community Theatre. Her golden voice and sweet smile will be missed by all who knew her. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, July 10 in Binghamton, New York, with interment at the Woodlawn National Cemetery in Elmira, New York. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Kay’s name to the Marathon Lions Club, 493 James Ave., Marathon, FL 33050.
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Pictured are Charles Chapman, left, the Keys’ Roman Gastesi, Bertha Henry, Dustin Hinkel and Vincent Long.
Gastesi selected to lead county managers
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onroe County Administrator Roman Gastesi was selected President Elect of the Florida Association of County Managers at the Florida Association of County’s Annual Conference & Education Exhibition in Orlando. “It’s an honor to be selected by my peers throughout the state to serve,” Gastesi said. “This will help Monroe County stay relevant statewide. It also will help us learn about all the great things other counties are doing and how we can adopt them to better the lives of our residents.” The Florida Association of County Managers provides a forum for county managers to develop professional relationships, discuss current and future issues affecting counties, and provide mentoring opportunities, education, advice and advocacy on statewide issues. Broward County Administrator Bertha Henry was elected President, replacing outgoing President Vincent Long, the Administrator of Leon County. Hendry County Administrator Charles Chapman was elected Secretary and Taylor County Administrator Dustin Hinkel was elected Treasurer.
SAVE THE DATE Saturday, July 9 • 32nd annual Underwater Music Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Looe Key Reef, Lower Keys. Wednesday, July 13 • Community clean up at 8 a.m. from Jessie Hobbs Park, Marathon. Saturday, July 16 • PADI Women’s Dive Day at 10:30 a.m. at the History of Diving Museum, Islamorada. • Key West People’s Choice awards “The Bubbas” at 7 p.m. at Key West Theater. Tuesday, July 19 • Chamber general membership luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. at Havana Jack’s, Key Colony Beach. Tuesday, July 20 • Divers Alert Network’s Risks & Hazards of Lobster Diving presentation at 7 p.m. at the History of Diving Museum, MM 82.
Saturday, July 23 • Special Olympics Monroe County Swim Games from 8 to 11 a.m. at FKCC Pool, Stock Island. • Spaghetti dinner special needs fundraiser from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Marathon Elks Lodge. $10 per person. Saturday, July 30 • Christmas in July from 9 a.m. to noon at Marathon Community Park amphitheater.
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We offer a community of peace, love and understanding.
Ethan Quagliano won ‘best dressed’ for his bravery battling the heat.
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he residents of Marathon are proud of the city’s Fourth of July celebration — and rightly so. It has all the right elements — parade, food, beach, music and fireworks — but still brings that old-fashioned nostalgia to participants every year. The parade was coordinated by Marathon’s Rotary Club, who also hosted an all day picnic for beach goers, serving food and beverages. The Marathon Chamber of Commerce graciously donated beer for the event. Through generous local sponsorship the event was successful in raising more $18,000 benefitting scholarship programs. — Weekly Staff report Photo by GABRIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly, FELIX HILARY and ALI ADAMS 1. Plenty of patriots found space on Sombrero Beach.
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2. Part of the festivities included a watermelon-eating contest sponsored by the City of Marathon’s Parks and Recreation Department. 3. Randy Mearns, right, works the control panel during the fireworks show. 4. Giorvis Zamora, 7, creates a patriotic picture frame at the park and rec table.
5. Yessenia Cedeño, left, Santiago Varas, Nicole Joniaux, and Roger Joniaux, and furry friend Bon-Bon find a shady spot. 6. On the Fourth of July there are two sides to the Rotary Club membership — some club members swelter over fiery grills while the other half shovel ice, like Sam Williams. 7. Some captains arrive early to get a front-row spot for the fireworks. By the time the show started, more than 400 vessels were anchored beachside.
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City of Marathon City Council Agenda
Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Hwy., Marathon Tuesday, July 12, 2016 5:30 P.M. (* Denotes Item Is Passed By Consent Upon Approval Of Agenda) Public Comments taken on all items and at 6:30 pm time certain for items not on the agenda.
City Council Items * A. Approval of Minutes B. Crane Point Memorial Garden Plaque (Councilmember Zieg) C. Expediting Everglades Restoration Projects Discussion (Councilmember Coldiron) D. Community Announcements City Manager Report A. Monroe County Sheriff’s Department Report B. Parks & Recreation Department Report C. Building Department Report D. Public Works Department E. Wastewater Utility Department Report F. Styrofoam Regulation Update Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings: A. Resolution 2016-49, Request For Re-Plat And Site Plan Approval, As Submitted By Servais & Sweeny Property Company 1, LLC For A Portion Of The Sombrero Properties, Located at 453 Sombrero Beach Road, Which Is Described As The Sombrero Properties Boot Key PB5-101 Pt Parcel 5-G & Pt Parcel 6A, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, Having Real Estate Number 00355300-000000. Nearest Mile Marker 50. Resolutions for Adoption *A. Resolution 2016-49, Request For Re-Plat And Site Plan Approval, As Submitted By Servais & Sweeny Property Company 1, LLC For A Portion Of The Sombrero Properties, Located at 453 Sombrero Beach Road, Which Is Described As The Sombrero Properties Boot Key PB5-101 Pt Parcel 5-G & Pt Parcel 6A, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, Having Real Estate Number 00355300-000000. Nearest Mile Marker 50. The public hearings will commence at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as business permits, in the Marathon Government Center, EOC Room, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the discussion; or, written comments may be sent to the City of Marathon, c/o City Clerk, 9805 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at such hearing or meeting, one will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA Assistance: Anyone needing special assistance at the City Council hearing due to disability should contact the City of Marathon at (305) 289-5020 at least two days prior thereto. Please contact the City Clerk at clavierd@ci.marathon.fl.us if you would like to receive any of the items on the agenda by email.
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SHELTER
Domestic Abuse Shelter stuggles to rebuild SARA MATTHIS
sara@keysweekly.com
W
hen the Domestic Abuse Shelter’s certification to operate a shelter was temporarily suspended in May by the state Department of Children and Families, The Lodge stepped in and took over. The Lodge is a state-certified domestic abuse shelter that operates in Miami-Dade County, one of 42 certified by the state. It continues to operate the 38-bed facility in the Middle Keys. The DAS board has rallied, though, and are trying to piece together the agency. The goal is to be recertified and resume control of the Monroe County nonprofit. It will be an uphill battle — the embattled CEO isn’t receiving a salary and yet her contract doesn’t expire until 2019. And there’s a balloon mortgage payment due in 2017 of $186,000 on it’s only asset — the Middle Keys shelter. To put it simply, the DAS is flat broke. A domestic abuse shelter is nothing like a homeless shelter. Its clients — mostly women and children, and some men — require special services after surviving a relationship with a batterer. Shelters, by law, are required to offer counseling services, emergency shelter, operate a hotline and are tasked with community education. “The Domestic Abuse Shelter is a critical component of justice in the Keys,” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay. “Men or women who are victims of domestic violence need a safe space to go, otherwise they might not report the domestic abuse crime. Or, if they do, they might end up living on the streets or in their cars.” Ramsay said in his tenure as a law enforcement officer he’s seen every type of domestic abuse — sibling on sibling, kids on a mother, mothers on fathers, grandkids on the elderly. “Most victims are women, but they are not the only ones,” he said. “All of them need a safe place to go where they can receive counseling and begin to rebuild their lives. It happens all across the country and also in the Keys.” It’s important to note that the Domestic Abuse Shelter is a Keyswide organization. Many locals have fallen into the mindset that it’s just for the Middle Keys, but in reality it serves women up and down the island chain, the only one of its kind in a 112-mile radius. (For more on who it serves, see sidebar.) “Specifically, we need the community’s help in getting the word out that we are open and serving survivors,” said DAS Board Director Jennifer Powell. “While some of our locations have closed temporarily, all published phone numbers are being answered locally.” Powell said the board is still actively soliciting cash or gift card donations, recruiting staff so as to re-open the 21-bed facility in Key West, and looking for donated office space in Key Largo and Key West to reopen its outreach offices. What went wrong? According to a spokesperson for the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, this is the first time in 20 years that a domestic violence center’s certification has been suspended. The FCADV is the state agency that oversees 42 domestic abuse shelters in Florida. In 2015, the Domestic Abuse Shelter passed three annual tests, but two of the tests included troubling footnotes that would forecast the troubles of 2016. The FCADV noted noncompliance with fiscal and administrative findings. The DAS also passed an accounting audit that did note the shelter had a $35,000 line of credit, a mortgage on the shelter, and an unpaid “loan” of $30,000 from an anonymous benefactor. The Department of Children and Family’s review of DAS required no corrective action. But a review reveals the agency wobbled significantly in 2015. It
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closed the Key West shelter, a 21-bed facility, for three and a half months claiming staff shortages. And that $35,000 line of credit? It was immediately expended in total. The mortgage on the shelter — $186,000 — started as a line of credit, but when it went unpaid it converted into a mortgage. (The loan originated in 2014 and most of the funds paid for office staff salaries not covered by grants.) The balloon payment is due in 2017. Finally, the shelter director, Venita Garvin, also loaned the shelter money. When reached by email, Garvin said she did not wish to comment. According to minutes from a FCADV grant oversight committee meeting prior to March 22, the center’s “ongoing issue related to staff recruitment, cash flow, and building of debt.” At a meeting of the same group on March 25, it was noted, “There is a long history of organizational instability.” For the 2015-2016 fiscal year, the Domestic Abuse Shelter was scheduled to receive at least $1.1 million from a variety of grants. Its operating budget is about $1.8 million to operate and staff its two 24-hour (three shifts) shelter. The FCADV issued an interim monitoring report two days before the DCF temporarily suspended the DAS’s license in May. It revealed more trouble ranging from incomplete personnel files, an almost complete lack of assessments for paperwork related to minors at the shelter, an infestation of cockroaches that lasted at least two months. The most damning, however, was the inability to meet payroll for almost nine weeks. There was one more red flag. The FCADV, the oversight agency for all Florida shelters, stopped providing the $702,000 grant as a monthly lump sum to the DAS in 2012. Although the grant amount did not change, it became a “reimbursible” grant — after DAS spent funds it was required to send documentation to the head agency for payment. FCADV takes this action when an agency is determined to be high risk.
DAS IN FY 2014-2015
10,245 277 5 weeks Shelter nights
Individuals served
932
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“At the time, the CEO presented it to us as a change in operating procedure,” said Powell. “We did not understand that it was a probationary measure.” The FCADV report also noted problems with invoices and checks not being submitted correctly and improper notification when the finance/fiscal grants manager position went vacant at the DAS. Supporters of Garvin said the DAS Board of Directors failed the shelter; not the other way around. Gavin has been the CEO of the Domestic Abuse Shelter for 18 years and is a well-known figure in the Keys, although her home is on the mainland. She earned an annual salary of $129,954. She was furloughed along with the rest of the employees in May but her contract does not expire until 2019. “My reason for leaving the board of directors was my understanding that it is the board of director’s role is to come up with creative ways to fundraise unrestricted funds for DAS to meet cash grant match requirements as well as position for reserves,” wrote Cynthia Grant, former executive assistant to Garvin, in a letter to the Weekly. “… the few months I was on the board there was minimal fundraising discussions. We talked about how much admin was spending on pens, pencils and paper and would it be cheaper to order supplies on line?” Grant said she rules prevented her from serving on the board at the same time she was in a DAS paid position as executive assistant. She worked at DAS for three years until she was furloughed along with the rest of the staff in May, although some staffers did accept a position with The Lodge. “I feel sorry for the other staff as well,” Grant said. “We are still waiting to get paid.” Grant went on to say that Garvin loaned the shelter $14,700 of her own money. And that it was she who took a company credit card to buy each employee a $150 gift card when the first payroll wasn’t met. Although the grants pay for the bulk of the shelter’s expenses — professional payroll for the director and counselors, program services, food and transportation — it does not cover such things as utilities or payroll for administrative staff. Powell acknowledges that funds raised locally, by the board of directors for unrestricted funds, has slipped. “Have we been struggling? Yes, for a couple of years. The best way I can describe it is the problem just snowballed,” Powell said. Going forward In suspending the DAS’s license, the DCF noted it was taking the “least restrictive” option available. The DAS has six months — until early November — to take corrective action. The report also said, “it must also demonstrate the willingness and capability to change its management and operations …” Powell said the board is rewriting its fiscal policies and procedures, board policies and procedures and management process in order to assure there is no reoccurrence of this issue. “We’ve been researching other models and best practices so we can address our hard-learned lessons,” she said. The Domestic Abuse Shelter recently secured a $20,000 donation from the Snow Foundation. Part of the funds will be used to renovate the shelter in the Lower Keys to make it ADA compliant. For more information about volunteering or making a donation to the Domestic Abuse Shelter, email jpowell@fldas.org.
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Who does the Domestic Abuse Shelter serve? The Domestic Abuse Shelter is part of a statewide network of 42 shelters across Florida. While it does serve some local residents, sometimes women (and men) are encouraged to relocate out of the county and receive service at another shelter so as to be far away enough from the abuser and not be tempted to return as she struggles to rebuild her life. In the same manner, many mainland survivors receive shelter and treatment in the Florida Keys. One of the most sacred goals of any domestic abuse shelter is to protect the anonymity of the survivor. Here are a few anecdotes about shelter clients; their stories have been sanitized for reasons of privacy. • One recent client is a successful professional, managing her own homebased business, has her own car and is a longterm resident of Monroe County. When she found herself in an abusive relationship, she had no place to go except the shelter. She told staff she's grateful for a safe place to live while she rebuilds her life; it's embarrassing for her to be so dependent on others as she's used to taking care of herself. • Another client is also a longterm resident of Monroe County; she has an injury that needs treatment but she's afraid to go. As the shelter supports her transition, she feels she has to leave the county, a place she loves, in order to be far enough away from her abuser. • Another survivor who wrote us awhile back who successfully transitioned and exited the program wrote, "I feel that [your program] not only changed my life but in many ways probably saved my life. To have a place to come, to lay your head, put your clothes in a dresser (not a plastic bag), food, and a kitchen to cook in, washer and dryer for clean clothes to keep working and a group of women going through a similar experience has made all the difference for me ..."
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Faculty and students at Marathon High School chose a Weekly Student by selecting candidates with good character, achievements and involvement. These students stand out amongst their peers and are recognized by the Weekly Newspapers.
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What organizations and activities are you involved with at MHS and why are they important to you? Take Stock in Children. This organization is helping me get to college. It’s important to me because it gives me the opportunity to study. Who has been your biggest inspiration at MHS and why? My parents, because they keep going forward, confronting all the problems and giving me opportunities. What class do you think has best prepared you for life after high school and why? A.V.I.D, because it teaches us how to be organized, what to do to be a good student and what to do in college. How is today’s world different than the one your parents or guardians grew up in? In my parents’ time it was very hard to reach college, but now with the opportunities that schools have it is easier. What advice would you give to a freshman entering high school? Don’t copy someone else’s work. You are fooling yourself, even if you get a good grade it will harm you in the future. What movie character do you most identify with or would most like to be? I like actor Jason Statham. What are the biggest challenges facing the Keys? What would you do to meet these challenges? There’s too much discrimination. I would start a campaign to stop it. If you could advise the President of the United States on one thing, what would it be? Give more scholarships to people who need them. What are your plans after high school? Go to college, get a job, buy a house and live with my family. Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me… … not to judge people by how they look.
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n June 30, Marathon locals gathered on the Old Seven Mile Bridge to share memories and temporarily bid farewell to the popular Middle Keys landmark. Mallory Morton and Stephanie Rudek went above and beyond to sponsor and host the event for friends. “A lot of people were bummed out about the closing so we decided to send out invitations on social media to our sunset party, and we have a good turnout,” said Morton. Decorations and the essential snacks and desserts were set out, as well as grilled burgers and hot dogs. Locals brought music, pets, and illumination for post-sunset festivities, as the celebration went into the evening. The restoration project is set to begin soon. The first phase of the renovation includes adding ramps and accessibility to the underpass. — Weekly Staff report
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2. Guest bring furry friends, chairs, and their memories of the Old Seven mile to share as the sun sinks into the sea. 3. Michael Pinto, left, Mallory Morton, Stephanie Rudek, and Tom Zajac, host a party for the bridge colosing. 4. Penelope Gonzalez, the youngest visitor of Old Seven Mile Bridge, smiles wide.
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KRISTEN LIVENGOOD is a Marathon High School and USF grad, mom of two beautiful little girls, and wife to some cute guy she met in a bar. She enjoys being a social busy bee, red wine, running (very, very slowly), and spearfishing.
om, why is there a hole in the old bridge?” my brother and I would ask from the backseat while driving south, probably every time we would see it, just to hear my mom tell the story of the explosion, and then tell us of her riding the school bus across, or being so close to other cars the side view mirrors would touch – they were knocked off several times. Flat tires were pretty scary, too. Growing up, our field trips to Pigeon Key consisted of long, hot walks across the bridge spotting sharks, stingrays, turtles, and more. At one point, my brother and I even raced an Old Seven Mile Bridge Race. I’m not one hundred percent sure, but I think it was only done one year. My dad surveyed the old bridge and Pigeon Key for when “True Lies” was filmed – and we got to spend an entire summer swinging from rope swings tied under the trestles of the bridge. When I turned 16, my favorite place to take my new found freedom was for a spin across the old bridge to Pigeon Key, not long before it was pedestrian only. I’ve had first kisses there and last goodbyes there. My family throws flowers from Old Seven on days it is too rough to make it out to Sombrero Light, where my grandparent’s ashes are scattered. Eight months pregnant with my second daughter, I had to make a detour on Old Seven to decompress while I was having a nervous breakdown after getting a speeding ticket in front of Veteran’s park. A walk across Old Seven could fix just about anything. My palms are still scarred from the time I tripped on Old Seven while running – the only time I’ve ever been mad at the bridge. But being mad didn’t last long, and Old Seven has been a beautiful running friend for years. So last week when a friend posted a farewell party to the bridge, on the bridge, there was no way I was going to miss it. More than 60 people came out for the barbecue and the most perfect summer sendoff sunset. But, like I learned this week, it’s not goodbye, it’s see you later. We are so lucky that our local commissioners and Friends of Old Seven fought so hard to keep Old Seven around for years to come. My kids will probably be 8 and 12 years old (or older) before they get to walk the bridge again, but how lucky we all are that we WILL get to walk the bridge again! And, so, my love affair with Old Seven will continue…
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Overseas Pub and Grill KRISTEN LIVENGOOD kristen@keysweekly.com
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lot can happen in a little town in 79 years. Overseas Pub and Grill, established in 1937, has seen most of it during its arc of existence. After three years of work, owners Tim and Kathy O’Connell say the historic landmark now has all the grandeur it deserves. “I just fell in love with the building,” Tim said, while dining in the open shaded outside bar, which was cool even on a 93-degree summer afternoon. “I enjoy working and this place needed a lot of help.” The inside is filled with cold airconditioning, (28 tons to be exact), evenly distributed. That’s a plus for local laborers and a nice place to get away from the summer’s heat for a game of pool or just to hang out at the bar at lunchtime. The frozen drink rail around the bar is not only a conversation piece, but a significant help in keeping beverages extra ice cold once poured by the “Z team” – which includes some of the most popular bartenders on the island. The conch bites on the appetizer menu are killer. Light and fluffy, just like they make them in the Bahamas. General manager Joe Caligiuri said they are one of his favorites choices for a late lunch. Chef Chris said the “broasted” chicken is on the top of his list. They use a special broaster, (there are only two in the Keys), to pressure cook then deep fry the chicken. The result, he says, is a higher quality, more flavorful chicken with less fat and calories than regular chicken.
Their Ice Cream Tuesday is pretty yum, too. It’s named after the restaurant’s grand opening — “It’s going to open on Tuesday. We’re not sure which Tuesday …” — a fast-spreading joke among locals. Marathon’s late historian Dan Gallagher said in his “Marathon 1906-1950” book that Ernest Hemingway frequented Overseas, a place where local fishermen, lobstermen, and shrimpers spent their off time. O’Connell said the Overseas Pub will once again be “the center of Old Town,” as it was once billed. The owner said he is looking to host art shows on the weekend in the parking area behind the restaurant, and the GM added that the liquor store and an eventual ice cream shop will also be on the property. Overseas, located at MM 49, is open every day from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. A late night menu kicks in from 10 p.m. to midnight. To order the broaster chicken to go, or anything else, call 305-290-4666. Top: Overseas specializes in ‘like grandma makes’ deliciousness like the specialty Genuine Broaster Chicken, Kathy’s Home Cooked Pot Roast Sandwich and Overseas Cobb Salad. The pot roast sandwich is the owner’s favorite.
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he’s been to some of the most interesting and beautiful free diving spots in the world, and in one breath has seen some of the deepest reefs and wildest animals. Ashley Chapman has three world records and 12 national records and, this week, she’s teaching a freediving workshop at Divers Direct in Key West with her husband, Ren. She opens her talk with some facts about the danger zone. Chapman said 90 percent of blackouts happen on the surface right after taking the first breath. The other 9 percent happen in the last 15 feet, and one percent in deep water. She is no stranger to blacking out, and Ashley Chapman’s Top Four has had it happen twice while trying to Freediving Tips: break some of her own records coming up 1. NEVER dive alone. from 230 feet underwater. “Luckily, I have 2. One (freediver) up, one the best safety partner in the world,” the (freediver) down. mom of a two-year-old said of her husband. 3. Wait 30 seconds after “He will never let anything bad happen to the diver surfaces before making a descent. (Rememme.” ber, 90 percent of blackShe trains using no weight, although it outs happen after hitting is popular among freediving spearfisherthe surface.) men. “I like to work a little harder on the 4. Freediving, spearfishing way down, but have it easier at the end,” she buddies should share one said. gun. “This forces the pair Ashley broke her own USA Freediving to stay together and pay National Record with a “Constant Weight attention to each other.” Dive” on May 28 diving to 272 feet, surpassing her previous record. Now 32 years old, she didn’t even do her first freedive until she was 27 years old. Immediately after, however, she took a formal class. She did her first competition shortly after that. In the male-dominated sport, she said her biggest challenges is competing against younger women who don’t have kids at home. “It’s hard being a mom and competing,” she said. “A lot of the women I compete with can train, take a nap, go to yoga, get a good night’s sleep. I don’t get to do a lot of that anymore, my downtime is playing with my baby. I miss out on a lot of mental preparation time, but that makes the successes that much sweeter because I really had to earn them.” Marathon spearfisherman James Simcic took the class a couple years back. “Learning from a champion has its advantages,” he said. “The class was filled with useful information for making me a more accomplished waterman.”
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Marathon Yacht Club promotes from within The Marathon Yacht Club has announced the following staff changes: • Teresa Scott has been named director of Membership Services and Hospitality. In her new capacity, Scott will focus exclusively upon business development and member satisfaction. She will work closely with staff, the Restaurant and Bar (“R&B”) Committee, and directly with members. Her responsibilities include recruiting new members, outside events, membership retention, and special events such as weddings, group luncheons, and game nights. Scott, a veteran of 14 years’ service, is now officially the “face” of the Marathon Yacht Club.”
• Collin Bender has been promoted to Executive Chef and Operations Manager. Bender will now have responsibility for managing both the back of house kitchen and front of house restaurant and bar. He will work with Scott, Chef Enrique, and the R&B Committee with the goal of continuing to provide excellence in food, beverage, and service to members. • Enrique Costa has been promoted to Chef de Cuisine. As sous chef, Costa prepared superb quality and variety in his dishes, and acted as assistant kitchen manager in the chef’s absence. As chef, he will report to the executive chef and operations manager, and will now be responsible for all back of house functions and staff. Scott and Bender will report directly to the commodore.
BRIEFLY Spaghetti dinner funds special needs classroom
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A teacher from Marathon High School is holding a spaghetti dinner on Tuesday, July 23 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Marathon Elks Lodge to help raise money for students with special needs to teach them life skills by purchasing a washing machine, dryer, and more. Homemade spaghetti and meatballs will be served with salad and dessert. To-go dinners will be available. There will also be a silent auction and raffles. To purchase tickets in advance, call 305-587-0572.
There will be a community cleanup of the wooded area on Wednesday, July 13 at 8 a.m. starting from Jessie Hobbs Park. Community members are asked to bring gloves, trimmers, hedge clippers and any equipment that could help out. For more information, email Dep. Leon Bourcier at lbourcier@ keysso.net.
Chamber luncheon talks state of Florida Bay The Marathon Chamber of Commerce’s July general membership luncheon will host Everglades Foundation CEO Eric Eikenberg and wetland ecologist Dr. Steven Davis on Tuesday, July 19 from noon to 1 p.m. at Havana Jack’s in Key Colony Beach. They will discuss the state of Florida Bay. The luncheon is $16. RSVP to Jeanine at 305-743-5417.
Christmas in July set for community park Come out in red and green for the annual Christmas in July event on Saturday, July 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at Marathon Community Park amphitheater. Santa will be making his summertime appearance, plus there will be ornament making, cooking decorating, and refreshments. The event is free. Ice cream social set for August Marathon Parks and Recreation is hosting a free ice cream social on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Marathon Community Park. There will be entertainment, special activities, and, of course, ice cream with all the toppings.
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WEEKLY INTERVIEW
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HAYS BLINCKMANN
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r. David Forest is known from Marathon to Key West as a caring, earnest doctor working hard to provide healthcare to those in need. An advocate of making sure quality health care is available for our Keys residents, Dr. Forest is an obstetrician and gynecologist who practices at Fishermen’s Community Hospital as well as is the medical director of Womankind, Key West. He is an integral part of community health. A California native, Dr. Forest decided in fifth grade to be a doctor. He studied and worked in Oakland and Berkeley, California, and Manhattan, and is also a US Naval Officer. His defining moment to move to paradise happened in Arizona, when he suffered the loss of a colleague and friend. He said he realized life was too short not to be lived and lived well. “I decided to live somewhere I could be comfortable and be myself, Key West. I love being able to live openly as a gay man. Also, I have always loved water and love living next to the ocean,” said Dr. Forest. Medicine is a full time job, one that he practices with humor and grace while making the community safer and healthier, one patient at a time. 1. Full Name? David William Forest 2. Worst nickname? “Davidid,” by my sister. “Smiley,” by a high school friend. 3. Name one famous person you would bring back to life, why? Michelangelo di Lodovico Burnarorrti Simoni, a man of science and art. All I strive to be.
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4. If you could remove one person from any media contact, who would it be? I don’t like to discuss politics, but his name rhymes with “Grump”. 5. Who is your celebrity crush and why? Colin Farrell, my alter ego “bad boy.” 6. What is your pet peeve? When people say “supposably.” 7. What makes you laugh at work? I love my patients and respect them immensely. But, twice, I have walked in on patients who misunderstood their instructions on how to prepare for their exams. They both put their legs through the armholes of their exam gowns. I loved those two patients all that much more for their interpretation of the instructions they were given. 8. Which TV character is your alter ego? Stewie on “Family Guy.” I’m not quite sure why, but it kind of scares me, too. 9. What is your nerdiest passion? I know every song by Alfie Boe, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Josh Grobin. Need I say more? 10. What is one thing that always, always makes you happy? My three Jack Russell terriers —Tyson, Stella and Beatrice.
11. If invisible what would you do? OMG, what wouldn’t I do? I would head straight for the West Wing of the White House. 12. Favorite guilty pleasure? Singing at the top of my lungs in my car as I drive to Marathon. 13. Best or funniest Key West sighting or encounter you’ve ever had? One of my neighbors walks around her yard, almost daily, in her “granny panties” with her blouse tucked into those granny panties. But, I absolutely love that she can do this here and suffers no repercussions. 14. If you could change someone’s opinion, what would it be? There are over 30,000 gun deaths per year in the United States. There are less than 200 gun deaths in countries totaling the size of the USA and with strict gun control laws. What are we doing wrong? Finish these sentences.. 15. Living in Key West … is a dream come true. 16. My autobiography would be titled … “David William Forest, A Life Lived.” 17. I will change people’s perception of gay people … when people are ready to see the truth. 18. Helping others … is the most important thing that I can do in my life. 19. When I go … I will go with a bang! 20. I would have my last meal with … Michael Kasperski, my husband, the most important person in my life, and my dogs.
COMMUNITY NEWS
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CITY OF MARATHON, FLORIDA 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050
Phone: (305) 743-0033 Fax: (305) 743-3667 Notice is hereby given that the Marathon City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed rate and or increase in the monthly wastewater utility rate charged to each property owner, by the greater of the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) in the Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Florida area, or 1.0%. The meeting will be held on August 9, 2016 at 5:30 PM at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at such hearing or meeting, one will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City of Marathon complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a disabled person requiring special accommodations or assistance, please notify the City Attorney at (305) 289-4130 of such need at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance.
Manly cleanup
To our BUYERS and SELLERS. We hope you enjoy your new homes.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s office engineered a two-part cleanup just north of the Seven Mile Bridge in Marathon. This hard working bunch from Sgt. Marc Maison’s squad initially removed 4,100 pounds of trash from the area, then returned for all of this remaining stuff (pictured), which weighed approximately 2,100 pounds. The squad included Seth Hopp, Capt. Gene Thompson, Willie Guerra, Matt Pitcher, Derek Paul and Marc Maison.
Karen Raspe, P.A. - Represented the Buyers of 650 9th Street, Key Colony Beach
BRIEFLY Tarpon Creek hosts Locals-only contest Dine with Tarpon Creek through Friday, July 15 and take a photo of your food or drinks and tag it with #TCBGphotocontest on social media, then submit an email for an entry into the contest with a chance to win a $250 gift card to Tarpon Creek at: 2aa02a. campgn5.com/Tarpon-Creek-Bar--Grill-Photo-Contest-June-2016. The contest is only open to Monroe County residents and diners can enter multiple times, but must submit a different photo with each entry. The winner will be chosen randomly after the close of the contest. Kilts in the Keys needs volunteers The Florida Keys Celtic Festival Summer Party, Kilts in the Keys, is scheduled for August 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Herbie’s Restaurant located at 6350 Overseas Highway in Marathon. Volunteers are needed to help promote the fourth annual Florida Keys Celtic Festival coming in January 2017. Proceeds from this event help fund The Hammock House, an after-school program and summer camp which
provides education and nutrition for kids in the Middle Keys. To volunteer or for more information, call 305797-1704 or email loretta@keysbusinessservices.com. For information about the Festival, visit FLKeysCelticFestival.com.
For Marathon students with special needs All proceeds to benefit the Life Skills Classroom at Marathon High School for students with disabilities.
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AHEC Summer Clinic school hours released AHEC Summer Clinic hours and locations will continue 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 305-7437111, ext. 205.
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GABRIEL SANCHEZ
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Sponge Science Florida Sea Grant, FWC partners with professor
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n recent months, the crisis surrounding Florida coastlines and the Everglades has exploded into the national spotlight. Stories of algae filled waters, massive fish kills, and seagrass die off have haunted Floridians. Fortunately, scientists like Dr. Mark Butler, Elliot Hart, and Jack Butler are pioneering sponge studies that could have positive implications for restoring nearshore waters. Currently, the inshore waters of the bay, near Marathon and Pigeon Key, are home to four nurseries with about 4,000 sponges. Project coordinators plan to expand the project to 15,000 sponges. To accomplish this, the scientists have taken advantage of the sponge’s biology, using fragmentation, much like Mote Marine in the Lower Keys is using fragmentation processes to grow coral faster and stronger. “Sponges act as nursery for stone crab, lobster, finfish, and provide shelter for these species,” said Elliot Hart, an ecologist with the Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC). “These species aren’t the only ones who depend on sponges to thrive though. The interior of the sponges are where species of sea worms, arthropods, and most importantly, snapping shrimp live.” In addition to the FWC, the project includes input from the Florida Sea Grant, a university-based research foundation, and Old Dominion University of Virginia. Hart said 30 to 40 percent of the sea floor surrounding the Florida Keys is hard bottom, comprised of mostly limestone with a thin layer of sand. These hard bottoms are typically home to several main species of sponges such as loggerhead and vase sponges. With algae blooms and its subsequent effect on coastal waters, the sponges are dying. That’s significant because shellfish and finfish rely on the sponge habitat. One of the Key players in the sponge habitat are the snapping shrimp. No bigger than grains of rice, the shrimp have sophisticated social systems, complete with a queen and working shrimp. The shrimp emit a sound that scientists believe sends a signal to other species about the health of the habitat. “If you’ve ever been in the water and heard crackling or barely audible clicking sounds, those could be snapping shrimp you are hearing,” said Hart. Many of the concepts and their pilot studies were pioneered by Dr. Mark Butler professor of Department of Biological Sciences of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Butler developed techniques for studying sponge fragmentation that FWC ecologists currently employ. He’s scheduled to visit the Keys and continue his research this month. Jack Butler, of FWC, studied ecological sciences under Dr. Mark Butler at Old Dominion University and, six years later, finds himself continuing research on the topic. “In 2010, Dr. Butler started the first feasibility studies with three species commonly found in the bay. Florida Sea Grant is coordinating volunteers to get locals involved,” said Butler. The process of fragmentation may sound easy enough: cut the sponges into pieces, zip tie them to a brick, and implant them in favorable conditions. However, the number of cuts, the angle of the cuts, and water temperature play a role in the regeneration process, Hart said. Studies conducted this month will include placing sponges in two locations. At one end, levels of chlorophyll and cyanobacteria will measured in the Bay; further downstream, levels will be measured again. “Having healthy sponges ready in the nurseries can benefit areas needing it after algae blooms like we’ve recently seen,” said Hart.
Source: Florida Sea Grant
What’s that sound? Snorkelers and divers often hear a crackling or barely audible clicking. The sound, scientists say, is produced by snapping shrimp found in sponge habitats.
Sponges provide an important habit for wildlife.
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Karen Raspe
305-393-9010 karen@acresales.com
When Excellence & Service Matter, Give Me A Call!
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Wkly rentals allowed! Lg townhome w/gorgeous stainless/granite kitchen, custom dining rm & private location overlooking Bonefish Bay. 3 EnSuite bedrooms, 2 walk-in closets & balconies from living & master bedrooms, plus covered pkg, pool, tiki & tennis. 95 Coco Plum Dr #4-C, Coco Plum 3/3 • 1,857 SF • $670,000 • MLS# 569542
Gulf views from wide open living areas & master bedroom. Updated w/porcelain wood/tile floors & granite/stainless kitchen. Huge pool & patio, deep water dockage w/composite dock, boat ramp & covered pkg. Views & possibilities are endless. 600 123rd Street, Gulf, Marathon 3/2 • 2,276 SF • $1,585,000 • MLS# 571070
CUSTOM POOL HOME
Superbly built pool home featuring huge screened balcony, 75 ft concrete dock w/new fish cleaning station & dock ladder. Soaring ceilings wide open living, dining & granite kitchen all leading to screened porch. Huge, covered outdoor living areas with wonderful outdoor bath. 761 11TH STREET, KEY COLONY BEACH 3/4 • 2,166 SF • $1,395,000 • MLS# 570297 UNDER CONTRACT
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Big Boat? No Problem! 100 ft dock on deep, clean, wide canal. Fish clng station, dock ladders & boat ramp. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths & theater rm w/King Murphy Bed. Huge garage w/high ceilings & bait freezer. Your retirement or vacation home is here. 103 52nd Street, Marathon 4/3 • 1,924 SF • $699,000 • MLS# 569042
TIME SHARES FROM $5000
KEY COLONY BEACH GEM
Updated, east facing 1/2 duplex w/addt'l family rm or 3rd bedroom. Updated kitchen w/lots of cabinets, corian counters & under counter lighting. Owners have lovingly maintained over 40 yrs. Lots of pkg, 37 ft concrete dock & 18 ft wooden stepdown & covered patio. 600 11th Street, Key Colony Beach 2/2 • 1,184 SF • $499,000 • MLS# 570358
LIVE IN ONE & RENT THE OTHER
Finally, an affordable full duplex on Key Colony Beach. Currently rented month to month & the tenants would like to stay. Needs some TLC & has big, private yards. Could also be returned to a single family home 170-180 3rd Street, Key Colony Beach 3/2 • 1,344 SF • $419,000 • MLS# 571086
LARGE CONDO - 1 Year Home Warranty Beautiful beach & oceanfront complex. This large 2BR/2BA condo has private, serene views of the pool and gardens. Open dining and living rooms flow onto the private balcony. 601 W. Ocean Dr. #106C, Key Colony Beach 2/2 • 1,475 SF • $325,000 • MLS# 568425
UNDER CONTRACT
108 Avenue A, Coco Plum
4560 Overseas Hwy, C202 Wk 21 & or Wk 22, Marathon
The lush landscaping at Marathon Key Beach Club welcomes you to this timeshare in paradise. Two 2 lg bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms plus, wonderful views of the Gulf & pool. Week 21 is usually 3rd week of May, perfect for dolphin fishing & diving. Onsite marina w/ free parking & boat ramp. A fee for boat docking, boat rentals & equipment rental. It is time for you to own a piece of paradise!
4560 Overseas Hwy, C202 Wk 21, Marathon 2/2 • 1,300 SF • $5,000/wk • MLS# 567938
95 Calle Ensueno, Marathon
Sellers have applied for the building and dock permits. Large lot, 1/2 acre, with deep water dockage on prestigious Sombrero Isle. Build that dream home you have always wanted in Paradise! 95 Calle Ensueno, Marathon 21,000 SF Lot • $535,000 • MLS# 570814
Cristina Malafy
305-775-9909 cristina@acresales.com Your Bi-Lingual Specialist
Multi-use commercial/residential property on Shelter Bay, deep water dockage with 11 slips, all currently rented and each will accommodate up to 50ft. boat. House in great condition, stilted, 1456 sq ft. 28,900 sq ft of land area, with plenty of storage and 11,761 sq ft of bay bottom. This property would make a great commercial waterfront with dockage-endless possibilities. 108 Avenue A, Coco Plum 2/1 • 1,456 SF Living • 28,900 SF Lot • $3,750,000 • MLS# 569552
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LIVE MUSIC
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SUNSET GRILLE & RAW BAR Ronnie McKinley Band — Friday and Saturday, July 8-9 DJ Aaron Pool Party — Sunday, July 10 Chris Case Duo – Sunday, July 10 Brian Roberts – Monday, July 11 Paul Ferretti – Tuesday, July 12 Tim Dee & Jim Hall – Wednesday, July 13 Chris Case Duo – Thursday, July 14
Heidi serves up strawberry margaritas at 7 Mile Grill.
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NOWHERE BAR & GRILL Karaoke - Fridays THE HURRICANE Open Mic Night with Tony — Wednesday, July 13 CASTAWAY WATERFRONT Corey & Ty – Friday, July 8 Fiddle Rock – Saturday, July 9 Glenn Harmon – Sunday, July 10 Fiddle Rock – Thursday, July 14 MARATHON ALE HOUSE DJ Dekade – Saturday, July 9 Ale House Jam – Sunday, July 10 PORKY’S BAYSIDE Tim Dee —Friday through Sunday Tony Napoli - Mondays Joe Mama – Tuesdays and Wednesdays Marc Davis - Thursdays BURDINES Joe Mama – Every Friday
GAS MONKEY The Supervillains – Friday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Wine Time Wednesday $15 select bottles all day
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Mon: Carolina BBQ • Tues: Jumbo Gumbo Bowls Wed: Wine Time - $15 Featured Bottles Thurs: Prime Rib Night • Fri & Sat: House Specials Sun: $10 Spaghetti and Meatballs
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earching for turquoise waters led 7 Mile Grill bartender Heidi to Marathon and the town’s quaint little landmark grill by the 7 Mile Bridge. A three-month resident and native of Central Florida, Heidi suggests a strawberry margarita for those looking for something refreshing and Keysy. She says the special touch is the fresh squeezed lime juice in the frozen concoction. When she isn’t behind the counter at 7 Mile, she’s enjoying sightseeing around town via her bicycle. “I really loved going across the Old Seven Mile Bridge,” she said, and has changed her route to Sombrero Beach since the recent closure. Heidi said the homemade, family recipe crab cakes are her favorite thing on the menu and added that they go great with the above mentioned strawberry margarita. While standing next to her boss, she said, of course, he is awesome and one of the reasons she loves working there, but added that in her short time there, she loves that she’s met so many people who have made 7 Mile Grill a part of their vacation traditions while visiting the island. The restaurant has been around since the 50s and is located at 1240 Overseas Highway in Marathon.
SPARKY’S LANDING Karen Weber & Funkin’ Conchs — Friday, July 8 Roger Jokela — Saturday, July 9 and Tuesday, July 12 Ken Fairbrother — Wednesday, July 13 John Bartus – Thursday, July 14
Thanks Marathon for Voting Us
LIVE MUSIC
Tues. Roger Jokela – Wed. Kenny Fairbrother & Friends Thurs - John Bartus Fri. Karen Weber & The Funkin’ Conch Band Sat. Roger Jokela
305-289-7445 www.sparkyslanding.com
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FUN FOR KIDS Lawn bowling Want more time to yourself? Have the kids make their own toys for the upcoming game of lawn bowling. Fill 10 plastic liter soda bottles (emptied, washed) with a bit of sand to keep them upright and fill the remaining volume with paper decorations. Have the kids set them up in the driveway like a regular bowling pins and provide them with a lightweight ball for hours of fun. Or two seconds; you know how easily today’s youth get bored. Free
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A sprinkler The official name for this toy is the … wait for it… Melissa and Doug’s Blossom Bright Kids' Sprinkler. Yep, Melissa and Doug’s Blossom Bright Sprinkler. “Hey kids, can you get the Melissa and Doug’s Blossom Bright Sprinkler out of the garage?” Turns out Melissa and Doug are real people (with six children; very real, we’re assured), so they might know of what they speak. The device gets great reviews on Amazon. $20 @ melissaanddoug.com
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These rockets are kid-powered. Small children are invited to land, as hard as they can, on a launch pad to send these rockets soaring 200 feet into the air. This toy has won more awards than Leonardo DiCaprio — Dr. Toy Award, iParenting Media’s Hot Toy Award, Preffered Choice Award and iParenting Media’s Excellent Produce Award. It comes with four foam-tipped rockets and requires no batteries.
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4 premier properties, 4 distinct styles — Find the perfect fit for you
JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! We are hiring for several positions in the following areas:
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Marathon - TELLER, Full-time Big Pine Key - TELLER, Part-time 30 hours with benefits DOWN 1. Pen juice 2. *”Over the Rainbow” or “Stormy Weather” 3. Square footage 4. To change, as in U.S. Constitution 5. Tiger’s attendant 6. Delhi draping dress 7. Bachelor’s last words 8. Hamburger and fries 9. Pomegranate seed 10. Calf-length skirt 11. End of grace 12. H in British HMS 15. Actor Depardieu 20. Trimable fence 22. a.k.a. Tokyo 24. Tsarist Russia’s elite cavalryman 25. *The Third one 26. Discombobulate 27. Australian horse 29. *____ Bowl 31. Proof of home ownership 32. Tennis-affected joint 33. Be sorry for one’s wickedness 34. *Great Depression photographer 36. Insignificant 38. RPM indicator 42. AOL’s “____ Got Mail” 45. Genuflect in submission 49. Zippo 51. Ore extracting 54. Yo-Yo’s instrument 56. Venomous slitherer 57. Like Old Mother Hubbard’s cupboard 58. Makes mistakes 59. They’re large on prima donnas 60. Blundre, e.g. 61. *De Valera’s name for Ireland 62. Republican Karl 63. Tucker of “Modern Family” 65. Pleasurable interjection 67. One less than jack
We are looking for experienced, friendly, outgoing applicants with excellent customer service skills to assist customers in handling transactions. Must be flexible and able to work Saturdays. Teller experience and/or excellent customer service skills required. To apply, please go to www.my100bank.com, then click Careers. For assistance contact HR@my100bank.com. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled
Full & Part Time Positions. Apply in Person. Grassy Key Outpost 58152 Overseas Hwy.
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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2016-CP-116-K Lower Keys
LEGAL NOTICES IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN RE: ESTATE OF BLANCH Z. STEPHAN Deceased.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Blanch Z. Stephan, deceased, whose date of death was March 18, 2015, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 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 SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: July 1, 2016. Personal Representative: Carol A. Christman 4044 N. Spider Lake Road Traverse City, MI 49696 Attorney for Personal Representative: /S/ Dawn Ellis My Florida Probate, P.A. Dawn Ellis, for the firm Attorney for Personal Representative E-mail Address: dawn@myfloridaprobate. com Florida Bar Number: 091979 P.O. Box 952 Floral City, FL 34436-0952 352/726-5444
CASE NO. 2015-CC-0119-PK ANCHORAGE RESORT & YACHT CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., PLAINTIFF, TIMESHARE ALTERNATIVES, LLC, et. al., DEFENDANTS. NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the final judgment of foreclosure entered on JUNE 7, 2016 in Case No. 2015 CC 0119 PK of the County Court in and for Monroe County, Florida, in which Anchorage Resort & Yacht Club, Inc., is the Plaintiff and TIMESHARE ALTERNATIVES, LLC, FLORIN DRAGON, Individually, CAROL FERGUSON, Individually, NELSON & MAYRA NUNEZ, husband and wife, NANCY RIVERA (nee BRENNER), Individually, TERI MATIYA D’ANGELO as Personal Representative of THE ESTATE OF HELEN BURG & THE ESTATE OF HELEN MATIYA, JAMES R. WEAVER, Individually, WILLIAM & DOROTHY LEDUC, husband and wife, JAMES ALVIN DOUGLAS, SR., Individually, ROSE VASQUEZ, Individually, MARK J. KAUFMAN, Individually, WILLIAM CADWALLADER, Individually, MGM PROPERTIES, INC., and DAVID CAUSEY as the Personal Representative of the Estate of RICHARD CAUSEY, are the Defendants, I, AMY HEAVILIN, will sell at public sale the following described real property: Unit Week 17 in Unit Number 105, Unit Week 40 in Unit Number 305, Unit Week 30 in Unit Number 501, Unit Week 29 in Unit Number 305, Unit Week 41 in Unit Number 401, Unit Week 31 in Unit Number 101, Unit Week 12 in Unit Number 401, Unit Week 12 in Unit Number 103, Unit Week 46 in Unit Number 305, Unit Week 12 in Unit Number 304, Unit Week 43 in Unit Number 204, Unit Week 44 in Unit Number 505, Unit Week 37 in Unit Number 406, Unit Week 38 in Unit Number 405, Unit Week 4 in Unit Number 101 of ANCHORAGE RESORT & YACHT CLUB, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in Official Records Book 860, Pages 1546-1567, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all amendments thereto.
Publish: July 1 and July 8, 2016
THE SALE WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 31, 2016 AT 11:00 A.M. to the highest and best bidder for cash on the front steps of the courthouse in Monroe County, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes.
The Weekly Newspapers
DATED June 9, 2016
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
AMY HEAVILIN, CPA CLERK OF THE COURT Monroe County, Florida
LEGAL NOTICE By: Jennifer Settoon As Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: 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 60 days after the sale. Publish: July 1 and July 8, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used. Cars - Vans - Trucks. Running or Not. CASH 305-332-0483
APARTMENTS 1BD STUDIO: With full bath and kitchen for rent upstairs on central Duval. Available now! Tall ceilings, huge scenic windows. Central A/C. Bamboo Flooring, wood ceramic bathroom tile, Clean and ready to move in $2500 per month. Call Kellie. 305923-1696 PLANTATION KEY. Efficiency apartment includes water & electric. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. $850/mo. 305-393-2870
EMPLOYMENT Looking for independent worker. Must have vehicle. Great pay and training included. Call 305-304-7995 Mechanic, P/T or F/T! SMALL ENGINES Some exp. helpful. Long term employment for the right person. Islamorada. (305) 852-0600 Small resort in Marathon is looking for: Housekeeper, and/or Maintenance person. 10-30 hours. Must be able to work weekends. Call 305-992-7908 for more info. Key Largo Fisheries is now accepting driver/ warehouse applications. Must have a good driving record. 305-451-3782 GRACE JONES DAYCARE. Teacher needed; 45 State Hrs, ProfessionalCaring individual. Summer-School year. (305) 743-6064 Iris. HOUSEKEEPING POSITION available for immediate hire. Flexible schedule, hours vary. Please apply at Kingsail Motel, 7050 O/S Hwy, Marathon. Keys Fisheries is now accepting applications for all positions for the Lobster Season in August. Apply in person at 3390 Gulfview Ave. Marathon. EOE/DFWP. The Porter Allen Co. Insurance Agent is looking for a experienced customer service rep. Licenced preferred 2-20 or 4-40 Florida 8-5 Mon - Fri, Salary position. Please call 305-294-2542
EMPLOYMENT
or fax 305-296-0054. Ask for Elizabeth or David Full Time Driver/Technician needed for Medical equipment store Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00 applicants must be responsible, task driven detailed minded and dependable, great people and communication skills is a must. Must have clean driving record. Send resume via fax to 888-552-5128 or email Angie.mcskeys@ gmail.com Servers & Bartenders Needed Full Time Please apply during business hours. Key Colony Inn, 700 W. Ocean Dr. Key Colony NEED HELP NOW! Leigh Ann’s Coffee House is hiring a Dishwasher and Fulltime Barista. Apply in person. 301 Sadowski Causeway, Key Colony Beach, MM 54, Ocean 305-743-2001 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 Little Palm Island is in search of the following talented employees: P/T Maintenance. Please apply in person at 28500 Overseas Highway, Little Torch Key, FL 33042 Light maintenance, Cleaning, and office duties. Permanent P/T position. 5 days/week. 2-4 hours per day. Sea Isle Condominium. KCB. 305-743-0173 sea7430173@aol.com Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop NOW HIRING: AM Baker and Counter Help. Competitive Pay- Fun Atmosphere. Please Apply In Person. 8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon Small Condominium in Key West looking for an Association manager. Must be knowledgeable and experienced with budgeting and the financial management of associations. Management of the condo building, grounds/property and related infrastructure required. Position is full time and manager is responsible for day-to-day operations of the Association property. Must be honest, reliable/dependable and possess good communication skills to work with the Board and Owners. Must hold a CAM license. Condoatseaside@gmail.com Construction Foreman wanted Needs Vehicle. Pay commensurate with experience. Call 305304-7995 NOW HIRING Lunch & Dinner Shifts, Full Time Only with Experience. Apply in person, Grassy
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Key Outpost, MM 58 EXP. HELP ONLY needed for all positions. Apply in person MonFri 10-11am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd. Marathon. Housekeeper: Part-time and full-time work available. Full-time bathhouse cleaner includes benefits. Part-time housekeeper. Apply in person at Big Pine Key Fishing Lodge 305-8722351
INTERNSHIP Internship opportunity for Summer 2016 is available in Key West. For information go to: keyslifestyles.com/internship
HOBBIES/ COLLECTIBLES Selling Old Nautical Items. Lanterns, Chelsea Ship Clocks, Ship Wheels, Binnacles, Vents, Signs & 1/2 Hulls. ALSO BUYING. Call Lou 603-455-6106 WANTED Big bucks paid for OLD BOTTLES! CASH!!! $50, $100, $150/Bottle. 305-304-4199 PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive watches and Pilot watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305-743-4578
We Buy Gold Locally!
HELP WANTED
Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn
Key Colony Beach Motel
Townsquare Mall Marathon
305-289-0411
Desk Clerk House Keeper
441 East Ocean Drive KCB, FL
MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE We are now hiring for the following positions:
Secretary Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Driver Applicants must apply in person to be considered. 4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
FISHING MISC. 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 FOR RENT! 2,500 - 10,000 sf Warehouse space available with 20’ ceiling plus 400 sf office and bathroom with central air conditioning. 4 bay doors and forklift ramp door, above flood. Approved for military storage. 305923-1358. www.toppino.net/rentals
HOMES FOR RENT Brand New 1BR RV On the Lake. Pool, laundry. Sugarloaf Key MM 19.8. $1500 + $500 sec. deposit moves you in. Call Dave 305-797-5184 Golf Course 3BR/2.5 BA GREAT HOUSE on Fairway. Super Nice! Large Pool & yard. OSP, $3,700/month includes cable. 305-872-7911
Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop
HIRING
Baker & Counter Help Competitive Pay – Fun Atmosphere Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
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
Air Conditioning Service Technician / Installer Appliance Service Technician Competitive wages & benefits 100% medical • Matching 401K Vacation • Paid Holidays
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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844
Management positions @ Fairvilla's Sexy Things (524 Front Street, Key West Florida 33040)
Hiring for the following positions:
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.
Laundry • Banquet Captain
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.
Room Attendants • Housemen Bartenders • Servers
Engineering Supervisor Apply online at Spottswood.com/careers or in person at Faro Blanco Resort
EOE m/f/d/v
Excellent Working Environment & Pay. Rapid Advancement in the Fastest Growing AC Company in the Keys. Must have Valid Driver’s License
The Basilica School is now looking for qualified FT & PT instructors. Physical Education, Spanish, Preschool and IT. Send resumes to
Apply in Person – 140 49th St., Marathon
principal@basilicaschool.com
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THE MOORINGS MM 81.5
Seeking self-motivated people for
General Housekeeping Fax Resumes to
1-305-664-4242
or pick up an application at 123 Beach Rd. Islamorada
Full Time Maintenance Worker/Supervisor
Experience with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Competitive Salary Vacation and benefits.
Weekends and Holidays a must
Please Email resume to mooringsmike@gmail.com
HELP WANTED Technicians, Installers, Helpers
Plantation Key Nursing Center
located in Tavernier, is seeking
C.N.A, LPN, RN, HOUSEKEEPER, DIEATRY AIDS 12 hr shifts days and nights available
We offer a competitive wage and benefits program. To apply for position, Please submit your Resume to BOL@PLANTATIONKEYNC.COM
Rewarding stable jobs with excellent benefits!!! THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. in MARATHON is looking for: • Medical Director/ Psychiatrist • Inpatient Program Coordinator
• Care Coordinator • Direct Care Worker • Financial Assistant/Data Clerk The Guidance/Care Center, Inc, a division of
Veterinary Assistant needed for fast paced, multitasking environment. Experience preferred but will train. Duties include ability to handle animals for procedures performed by doctors, care of animals including walking and cage cleaning, appointment check in's with patients, preparing surgical packs, in-house lab testing, excellent communication/people skills. Salary based on experience with nice benefits package. Full time positions available. Must be willing to work nights and weekends. Please contact Marathon Veterinary Hospital at 5001 Overseas Hwy. or call 305-743-7099.
NOW HIRING Bartenders/Servers
PT or FT 30+hrs wk FT-Paid Vacations, holidays Bonus Incentives, Insurance Send Resume to office@marathonyachtclub.com or in person at Marathon Yacht Club @ 825 33rd St
“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”
THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. in KEY WEST is looking for: • Driver • Behavioral Health Therapist II • Case Manager • Child Case Manager • Client Advocate Visit www.guidancecarecenter.org or http://careers.westcare.com to apply. EEOC/DFWP, Bilingual a plus; Drug & background screening required.
HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: Bartenders, Servers, Busperson, and Food Runners. Please apply on line at www.spottswood.com/careers or on site 13201 Overseas Highway. EOE m/f/d/v
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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Ceramic Tile We Do Porcelain Installations! Marble Licensed & Insured Granite Tops FREE ESTIMATES & 109th St, Marathon Floor & Wall Tiles U.S.1 (Across from Beall’s Outlet) Carpets Lic#SP-3562 289-3019
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8040 Aviation, Marathon Very large 3 bedroom 2 bath single family home in a great neighborhood in the heart of Marathon. Fully fenced yard with a large storage shed. Large open kitchen and dining area. Perfect for entertaining. Please call Lynn Goodwin at 305-923-9487. $299,500 MLS 567567
284 Orange Avenue, Grassy Key Have it all and more in this 1995 square foot single family home. 3 bedrooms 2 full baths. Great for entertaining, large living room and large eat-in kitchen. Private master suite with private covered porch. This home is situated on a double lot. $355,000 Please contact Tobe Creed at 305-731-3938 MLS 571033
SALES 305-289-0621 RENTALS 305-743-6226 220 Sadowski Causeway, Key Colony Beach www.keysproperties.com
Today’s Friends, Tomorrow’s Neighbors
581 East Ocean Drive Unit 18, Key Colony Beach Sunset Beach Club! Very nice and fully furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit with a great view of the Ocean and the pool. This unit is currently in the rental program and has great potential. Great on-site management. Contact Lynn Goodwin at 305-923-9487. $365,000 MLS 570699
141 10th Street Key Colony Beach Adorable ground level 3 bedroom 2 bath half duplex. Totally new kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. Screened in porch adds extra room for entertaining. Please call Lynn Goodwin at 305-923-9487. $614,000 MLS 570909
Casa Clara Unit 1-307, Key Colony Beach Beautiful, top floor, oceanfront 2 bedroom 2 bath unit. Two balconies with spectacular ocean views. Unit is in great condition. White sandy beach, fishing pier, fabulous pool, tennis court and on-site manager. Easy to Show. Contact Marina Cala at 305-766-9543. $495,000 MLS 571139
943 30th Street, Ocean, Marathon Very spacious 4 bedroom 3 bath, ground level single family home, fully furnished, 150 ft. of wood dock and a pool. Located on a quiet street with great water views. Currently in the vacation rental program. Contact Marina Cala at 305-766-9543. $975,000 MLS 571276
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315 25th Street, Marathon Best price for stilted 3BR/2.5BA single family home in gated community w/Pool. Covered parking for 2 cars, Silestone kitchen counters, Off-kitchen Breakfast area, large pantry, & laundry closet. Master has 2 double closets. Accordian & Rolladen shutters. Price at $289,000. Call Tobe Creed at 305-731-3938.
311 5th Street, Key Colony Beach STILT 1/2 DUPLEX, 3BR, 3BA, 2,164 sq.ft. 30 ft. dockage, METAL ROOF/ACCORDION SHUTTERS. $695,000 MLS 568181, Call 305-766-0902. ASK FOR ROY HAASE
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280 11th Street, Key Colony Beach NEVER RENTED GROUND LEVEL,1/2 DUPLEX, 3BR, 3B, 1,367 sq.ft., 37.5 ft. dockage + 12,000 lb. boat lift. $628,000 MLS 570141. Call 305-766-0902. ASK FOR ROY HAASE