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Graham Shivers, sailing camp instructor, is against seceding from the Union, “No, a lot of people commute here for work, it wouldn’t be fair.”

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State Representative Holly Raschein will facilitate and moderate a community discussion session on issues surrounding Lower Keys Medical Center on Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Florida Keys Community College library in Key West.

This event is an opportunity for residents to participate in a question and answer session directly with hospital officials in advance of the upcoming workshop hosted by the Key West City Commission. For more information, contact Kate DeLoach at 305-453-1202 or kate.deloach@myfloridahouse.gov.

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Governor talks Zika On Wednesday, Dr. Celeste Philip, Florida State Surgeon General, joined Governor Rick Scott and Monroe County officials for a Zika Virus preparedness community discussion in Key West. The Zika Roundtable took place at the Harvey Government Center to discuss the latest in the ongoing Zika response situation.

Health clinic has moved The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County’s Roosevelt Sands Clinic has moved to a new location at the Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, Key West. Hours of operation are as follows: WIC: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and immunizations Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 305-293-7500.

Citizens Insurance to review policies Representatives from Citizens Property Insurance will be on hand to answer personal policy questions on Monday, Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holly Raschein’s District Office at 99198 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo. Bring a copy of your policy or policy number for them to review it. Appointments are required, call 305-453-1202 to schedule.

Bahia Honda State Park presents Kids Craft Day Kid’s craft day will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. at Bahia Honda State Park in the Nature Center. There will be stations set up for a continuous day of crafting. Make your own reusable shopping bag, seashell crafts, create unique post cards and much more.

Regular park admission fees apply, but there is no cost to attend the event.

Hometown PAC has Q&A with candidates Hometown’s second primary question and answer forum will be held Monday, Aug. 8 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at The Studios of Key West for candidates on the August 30 ballot. It is free and open to all voters.

ON THE SCREEN

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t is difficult to define the creative range of local artist Michael Marrero. Some say his art can be defined as “life portraying a Conch,” while others maintain it’s “a Conch portraying life.” Regardless, the local artist, photographer, writer, producer, father and executive director at the Key West Theater has written plays performed in Cuba and New York, while his photography has been displayed around the globe.

Yet before Marrero became one of the most celebrated homegrown artists in the Southernmost City, he was a young 20-year-old in the late 1990s — equipped with a 16mm camera and an artistic vision. Little did he know that 20 years later his family, friends and the public would be gathering to watch two of his earliest projects, “Southernmost Point” and “Square Grouper,” for a night of sentimental nostalgia and celebration at the Key West Theater.

“You can definitely tell that I was in my early 20s when you watch the films,” said Marrero with a chuckle. “I had just returned

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Marrero to screen his first films Mike Marrero and Mike ‘Champ’ Jolly toss a square grouper.

to Key West after traveling for a few months and was introduced to Independent film labels such as Sundance.

‘Indies’ were just taking off and the creativity was an alluring outlet.”

Marrero says that even though he was a young artist at the time of the films, they still depict a unique history of Key West on the precipice of a tourism boom. The films contain footage of the old Houseboat Row, the former airport and rooster fights — all things that have since disappeared.

“It was nostalgic and horrifying in equal measure,” Marrero said, laughing, as he described the feeling of

reviewing his old work. “The coolest thing was seeing how much Key West has changed since they were made … so many places that are no longer with us.”

Marrero’s stern critiques of his own work aside, the night promises fun for the rest of us locals. The films will be screened on Monday, Aug. 8 and doors open before 8 p.m. Each film is just over an hour long, and a full bar and refreshments available.

Tickets can be purchased at theKeyWestTheater.com.

“It will be like a big reunion,” said Marrero. “Local faces like Michael Jolly, Benny Lowe and Ron Gage will be popping up on screen. And we even have Budlight and Crown and Seven specials to honor our Conchs.”

Note: Marrero is the creator of the acclaimed 72 Hour Film Festival in Key West (only a few weeks out at the Tropic Cinema) and will be debuting his new short, “Buzz Cut,” later this fall.

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panelist of local news editors and commentators asked tough questions at Monday’s first Hometown PAC candidate forum at The Studios of Key West. The candidates, who are in the primaries, went head to head in the fast paced question and answer set with their opponents in the event.

Hometown PAC’s objective is to encourage qualified residents to run for elected office, to provide a platform for the candidates to explain their goals, and to encourage higher levels of voter participation in the election. To see the forum in its entirety, visit hometownkeywest.com. The next forum is Friday, Aug. 8 at TSKW. — Weekly Staff report KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly 1. Carol Schreck and Tim Root take questions from the panel regarding Keys Energy Utility Board Group Three.

A third candidate, Vidal, was unable to attend the forum.

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2. Robby Majeska and Sylvia Murphy discuss political platforms for Monroe County Commissioner. Murphy gets a chuckle from the audience when Bill Becker asks her if she foresees any health issues arising in the next four years. She replied, “Well, how do I look?!”

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3. Mosquito Control candidates Janet Wood, left, Larry Zettwoch, Brandon Pinder and Stephen Hammond listen intently.

4. Clayton Lopez, running to retain his District Six Key West City Commission seat, is given a few minutes to speak to the Hometown PAC audience. His opponent, Nathan Brock, who is in the military, couldn’t get permission in time to speak at the forum.

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5. Key West City Mayoral candidates Randy Becker, left, incumbent Craig Cates, and Ed Krane discuss the future of Key West while answering questions posed by the panel.

6. Ed Russo and future panelist Jennifer Russo came by to listen to the candidates speak at the event. The next Hometown PAC forum is Monday, Aug. 8 at The Studios of Key West.

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here is an old saying: A boss says “Go!” and a leader says “Let’s go!” The Bahama Village Music Program is without question, run by a true leader. Sugarloaf Key native Katchen Duncan became the executive director in 2005 and you would be hard-pressed to find a better-suited leader for the program anywhere in this world.

Katchen Duncan was born and raised right here in the Keys. Her grandparents, Lloyd and Miriam Cook, purchased the famous Sugarloaf Lodge, a Keys staple, back in 1964. Duncan, along with other family members continue to run the family business and still call Sugarloaf Key home.

Duncan began her musical journey at the age of 6, learning the piano from teacher Lillian Van Hest. As she entered her teenage years, she began working with Robin Kaplan and eventually with the legendary Franko Richmond upon starting at BVMP. Duncan would go on to graduate from Key West High School and then spent a year studying Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Denver before discovering her

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passion for teaching music.

Duncan began her BVMP career as a student teacher at age 19 before becoming the director. Under Duncan, the program continues to thrive, offering free music lessons of all kinds to the children of the Keys.

Having the opportunity to return to her native home and pay forward the joy of music to future generations has been a dream come true for Duncan.

“Bahama Village Music Program is more than an after-school program, it’s made me who I am and inspired countless others,” she said. “We are not only creating young musicians, but we are also creating better people.”

Musically, Duncan continues to play along with all her students on a daily basis, often learning the songs they wish to play. “We play everything from Guns N’ Roses to ‘Stiches’ by Shawn Mendez!”

BVMP is currently running summer sessions, which will culminate with a performance on Friday, Aug. 5.

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Barter said, “If they can change the martini, then I can change the margarita.”

Made with mango rum, the margarita holds true to its roots (except the missing tequila). “The martini used to be gin, now people expect vodka,” he said. “I’m doing the same thing for the margarita.”

It even comes topped with a salt or sugar rim. He also adds a splash of cranberry for a festive color.

Key West is Barter’s hometown. With a few breaks to Boston, he always ends up back at home. The Key West High School grad loves Conch sports and the people he works for at Jack Flats He said the light, refreshing drink pairs nicely with the salads at Jack Flats. “They are meals within themselves,” he said, suggesting the Cobb salad.

When he isn’t working he is taking care of my family and enjoys spending time with his wife and four kids. “And, I try to sneak in a little golf when I can,” he said.

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n accomplished collection of Leadership Monroe County (LMC) alumni filled the lobby of Amara Cay this past Friday for the final recruitment social of what will become Class XXV. Launched in 1992, the program’s design focuses on education and creates a network of those in positions to affect change in Monroe County.

Program director Michael Shields (Class XVI) expects the next class to be named by the end of September. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more info, visit leadershipmonroecounty.org.

— Weekly Staff report JASON KOLER/Keys Weekly 1. It is not unusual for spouses to encourage their partners to apply to Leadership Monroe once they complete the program. Pictured, from left: Audra Hill (XVII), Ron Saunders (XVI), Jolynn Reynolds and her husband Jim (XVIII).

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2. Leadership Monroe County seems to be a right of passage for our county’s top administrators and the alumni has tremendous influencing power. Pictured, from left: CenterState Bank’s Margie Smith (XX), United Way president Kate Bauer-Jones and Monroe County Assistant Public Defender Trish Gibson (XXIII).

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3. Politics easily mix with business and current affairs during LMC events.

Mariners Hospital CEO Rick Freeburg (XIX) confers with Assistant Monroe County State Attorney Demetrious Efstratiou (XXIII) and Upper Keys activist and political strategist Erin Muir (XXIII).

4. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Colonel Lou Caputo (XIV) and former LMC president offers some fatherly advice to MCSO Captain Jonathan Crane (XX).

5. Pictured, from left: Buddy Pinder, LMC president Henry Rosenthal (XIX), Capital Bank’s Wendy Coffman, Brandon Pinder and Kelly Sullivan.

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“It really helps involve the community,” said Disson of the annual Blessing of the Fleet, hosted

by Keys Marine Service and Supply at Stock Island Marina Village’s fuel docks. “The commercial fleets are very important to this community and have been around since before tourism was the main economic driver. This is a great way to get the family involved.”

Disson brings his family and grandchildren to the blessing each year, he said during his preparations to ready the largest commercial boat in the Key West fleet featuring a 2-foot-high question mark and the name Second Destiny. “The luck part doesn’t hurt either,” he said.

Keys Marine Service and Supply is hosting the blessing of the commercial fleet on Saturday, July 30 at 10 a.m. at Stock Island Marina Village’s Fuel Dock Pier. Pleasure boats and any captains are also welcome to be blessed. To sign up, call Keys Marine Services at 305-295-0101. Powell will be calling boats from VHF Channel 72 that morning.

The public is invited to attend.

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Keys Marine Service hosts service at Stock Island Marina Village

Father John Baker of St. Mary Star of the Sea oversees the blessing dockside and will usually have the Sisters and visiting priests to the event. He has also been involved for the past six years.

“They used to do the blessing a long time ago out at Mallory Square, usually of the shrimp boats,” said Leticia Powell of Keys Marine Services. Her and her husband Steven saw the need to bring it back for any boat that wants to swing by Saturday morning. “The more the merrier.”

Father Baker spends about one to two minutes per boat spreading good wishes on the boat and the family for the upcoming season. “After being blessed, a lot of the boats will stay in the harbor and watch the others get blessed, too,” said Powell.

Twenty-five boats are signed up.

“This shines such positive light on our fishing community,” said Disson, “the family side of it.”

Father Baker of St. Mary Star of the Sea blesses one of the boats in Key West’s commercial fleet before the opening of lobster season last year.

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Items include skinny chicken picatta, roast beef, porchetta, shrimp and grits, and more. Sandwiches, soups and salads are stacked side-by-side in the cooler.

Owner Danni Becker, who has been catering in Key West for three years and worked as a personal chef in town for seven years prior to that, started Three Fine Cooks with her mom and a friend. Now she’s opened a storefront under the same name, but it’s just Becker. “Me, myself, and I,” she says with a smile.

Born and raised in New Orleans, she packed what was left after Hurricane Katrina took her home and hit the road. She picked Key West for the fishing. Her love for food kept her grounded, she said, and Key West gave her enough breathing room to explore culinary creativity.

What makes Three Fine Cooks different is the revolving menu.

“Each week will be different dinners and lunches,” she said. “We want to give people a variety you can’t find anywhere else.”

Family style dinners, numbering from one to 10, can be preordered on the website threefinecookstogeaux.com by Saturday nights for pick up during the week. “Let us know when you are coming, and we will run it curbside for you, so you never have to leave your car,” she said.

And, if someone doesn’t know what they want right away, the cooler is stocked with single servings and a self-checkout. “It really is grab and go,” she said.

The storefront at 530 Fleming St. is the home to Three Fine Cooks To-Geaux, the perfect grab and go micro eatery.

The weekly menu rotates for variety.

Customers can call ahead for family style meals, or stop in and grab something.

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The NOLA muffuletta is a hot seller at lunch.

She also offers gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, paleo, allergen-free and low glycemic meal options.

Karen Moore has been looking forward to the grand opening for quite some time, especially because she follows a gluten- and dairy-free diet.

“It’s a pain in the butt,” she said of her dietary restrictions. “I usually have to all my own cooking, now I can go somewhere and pick up dinner once a week for my husband and I and not have to cook. I know everything Three Fine Cooks does is 100 percent top notch and it’s fun food, not bland. I’ve added it into my weekly budget.”

The micro market is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with daily specials. For more information, call Becker at 305-294-0082.

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We look forward to hearing from you.

Everyone at Lower Keys Medical Center – nurses, physicians, administrators and support teams – comes to work every day for one reason. You. From fixing broken bones and delivering babies to helping patients through serious illnesses, we are here for you every minute of every day.

You are our friends and neighbors – and we want you to have the best possible care and experience in our hospital.

That’s why we’re undertaking a top-down assessment of our operations to identify ways we can better meet your needs and expectations – from the admissions process to care delivery, all the way through discharge and billing.

We’re also making significant new investments in our people, services, facility and technology.

We want to hear from you – directly from you – as we begin a new chapter with the Lower Keys community.

Please contact us about your experiences with our hospital and share your ideas at feedback@lkmc.com or 305-294-5535, extension 3360.

We look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue about the future of Lower Keys Medical Center.

We look forward to sharing details about our investment plans soon.

And we look forward to being your community hospital for a long time to come.

We look forward to hearing from you.

LKMC.com

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iguel Perez is known in Key West by a couple monikers, “Mr. Miguel,” revered Montessori teacher or “MC Cous Cous,” local rapper. But that is changing, and now he will simply be called Miguel Perez, musician.

After quitting his day job as a teacher, Perez is now taking the leap into being a full-time musician.

He’s working on his first complete album in his new studio called, “The Studios of Key West.”

Perez’s music blends his love of hip-hop with traditional songwriting. Not afraid to change up his sound, he blends reggae, funk with a little countrylike verse. All the while he is writing about issues and topics important to our island life. Songs like “Pollution,” while catchy in sound, raps about the damage being done to our reefs and waters. Or “Cafe Con Leche” which is a jingly tune we can all relate to about our morning need for Cuban coffee. Perez is making a musical documentary about Keys life to a young, fresh beat.

Born and raised in Key West, Perez never imagined himself venturing out as a solo musician at age 37. Having spent his twenties in Gainesville, Perez used his passion for hip-hop to DJ, free style rap and make music on his computer. Returning to Key West in 2009, teaching was his gig and rapping was his past time as “MC Cous Cous.” But in the last year, Perez has managed to teach himself guitar and devote more energy into singing and songwriting.

His lyrical passion wasn’t much of a stretch since his mother is local author June Keith.

“The best lesson is playing live,” said Perez, who was thrust in the spotlight when playing at Blue Heaven with local musician, Sweet Matthew (Matthew Russell) and Russell had to go to work. Left alone on stage, Perez found his passion and said, “It was seeing the possibility and knowing if I push myself, something could happen.”

Miguel Perez was born and raised in Key West.

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“Miguel is an Island Boy and that’s reflected in his music. It’s clever and laid back.

Well, turns out people are listening.

They want to hear authentic Key West music. It doesn’t get more authentic than Miguel.

He’s at the forefront of the movement.”

— Matthew Russell, Sloppy Joe’s Bar.

Still a teacher at heart, Perez will start music lessons for kids in the fall and has joined the Bahama Village Music Program.

Check him out at www.miguelperezmusician.com or at venues such as Blue Heaven, Salute, Sloppy Joes, and Mellow Ventures.

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ELECTION SEASON

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Monroe County Supervisor of Elections

Going back to 1954, the highest recorded turnout in a general election in Florida was in 1992.

The presidential election featured the contest between Democrat Bill Clinton and incumbent Republican President George Bush. Independent candidate Ross Perot secured nearly 19 percent of the vote — the highest percentage of any third-party candidate in a U.S. presidential election in 80 years.

Clinton won.

also oversees voting for local events like Fantasy Fest King and Queen, Chamber of Commerce, Homecoming at KWHS and MHS, Electric Cooperative and Key West Business Guild.

In recent memory, Sheriff Ramsay has raised the most campaign funds: $148,454.71

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A WELL-OILED MACHINE

Monroe County voters were moved from active to inactive due to address change. Voters can check their status by visiting www. keys-elections.org and clicking on the “My Registration Status” button.

The Supervisor Office is a well-oiled machine and doesn’t change hands often. W.M. Billy Freeman and Harry Sawyer both served 28 years. Joyce Griffin, above, was elected in 2012, but has been an employee of the office for 32 years.

Polling places In Florida and the Keys, polling places are pretty standard — municipal facilities, churches and high school auditoriums.

Elections in other countries, however, feature some pretty strange places to cast a vote.

During the “Brexit” vote earlier this year, British citizens cast votes in pubs, Laundromats and boxing gyms.

Teddy Roosevelt’s Progressive Party, nicknamed the Bull Moose Party, appeared after Roosevelt lost the Republican Party’s nomination to William Taft in 1912.

Roosevelt formed a third party and entered the race.

It was not enough, although Roosevelt received about 4.1 million votes — 27 percent. The party earned its nickname after Roosevelt was famously quoted saying that he felt “fit as a bull moose.”

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Monroe County received new ballot machines in 2013 — 76 of them. The entire purchase cost approximately $600,000 including software, maintenance and licensing. This machine offers voters complete privacy — including those with disabilities. Hearing, sight, and physically impaired people can roll right up to the machine and use a combination of keypad and handheld remote to mark their choices.

The number of Keys officials who were reelected unopposed.

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Votes

In the 2008 election, the race between Teagan Slayton and Mary Van Den Brook for circuit court judge, group four, was very close — nine votes.

DON’T LIKE THE PARTY?

Prior to the 12th Amendment of the Constitution in 1804, the presidential candidate who received the second highest number of electoral votes was named the vice-president. The amendment mandated that electors vote for the offices of president and vice-president separately.

random and amusing facts about the

VOTE Absentee ballots

that were not mailed back, CANNOT be dropped off at polling places. However, they can be turned in at the closest Supervisor of Elections office on election day by 7 p.m. to be counted.

Monroe County has 153 registered Libertarian voters.

Change your affiliation JASON KOLER

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‘The Best Party’

In 2010, a satirical political party in Reykjavik, Iceland, named the “The Best Party” won various seats of the local council elections with 34.7 percent of the city’s overall vote. Their founder, a comedian named Jon Gnarr, became mayor. The party had such fruitful results by assuring constituents they would not keep a single campaign promise. While campaigning, Gnarr had promised free towels at all hot springs and a polar bear for Reykjavik's zoo.

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2,185,397

According to the Tampa Bay Tribune, voters in Florida have requested 2,185,397 absentee ballots. In the Keys, 13,000 ballots are being mailed. Once an after thought, now absentee and early voting results are crucial to the election process. “In 2014, for the first time, the combination of absentee and early voters in the state of Florida was higher than the number of voters actually going to the poll on election day,” said Monroe County Supervisor of Election Joyce Griffin. Absentee votes are opened over a specified period of time by employees of the office. They sign confidentiality agreements and can be charged with a felony if they leak information about the results.

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re you socially liberal and fiscally conservative with libertarian sensibilities?

There is relief.

Monroe County residents have until 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 1 to switch their party affiliation if they feel strongly about a certain candidate running outside of their preferred political party. (Florida is a closed primary election state, which means registered voters can only vote for their registered party’s candidates in the primary election.)

Republican voters will rule on the senate seat currently held by Marco Rubio, and several local races including Clerk of Court, County Commission, and two Mosquito Control districts. Democrats have the senate and congressional races and will decide which candidate will face state representative Holly Raschein (R) in the general election. Since there is no democratic challenger for County Commission, District IV, all voters will cast ballots on the race between incumbent Sylvia Murphy (R) and her challenger, Robby Majeska (R). And according to Monroe County Supervisor of Elections Joyce Griffin, this year marks the first time Libertarians will get their own ballot due to the candidates running for US Senate.

Near the bottom of the form, applicants can choose between Democratic, Republican, no party afflation and a blank space to write in their preference. Griffin encourages applicants who consider themselves as “independent” to choose “no party affiliation.”

“Most of the voters who consider themselves as independent are not independent of any party,” Griffin said. “They are members of the Independent Party of Florida.”

Griffin said the bulk of the absentee ballot were mailed this past Tuesday and those requesting an absentee ballot should have them by Friday, Aug. 5 or request a new ballot. Early voting will begin Monday, Aug. 15. The primary election will take place on Tuesday, August 30 with polls open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.

For more info, visit keys-elections.org.

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Seventh Summer Jam helps local kids

BRIEFLY

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Reggae Fest benefits Wesley House

Help ‘Stuff the Bus’ with United Way This summer, United Way of the Florida Keys will collect school supplies to distribute to more than 8,000 Keys students. Local companies can become sponsors of “Stuff the Bus” by pledging a minimum amount of $250 worth of school supplies through a supply drive with their employees or customers, or by making a contribution of $250 or more, or a combination of both. Supplies will be collected through the first week of September.

Individuals can participate in “Stuff the Bus” by taking school supplies to a sponsor’s business, making a donation online at gofundme.com/StufftheBus2016, shopping at Publix and buying “Tools for Schools” gift cards at the checkout counter, or by bringing donated supplies to various community gatherings throughout the month of August, including the Key West Business Guild meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 3. Every dollar donated to the Stuff the Bus school supply drive will be used directly to purchase additional bulk supplies for children in Keys schools. For more information, call the UWFK office at 305-735-1929.

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his was another win for children and families in Monroe County,” said Summer Jam event coordinator Leigha Fox. She said the community really came together to welcome the reggae band I-land Vibe for the fundraiser including The Weekly, US One Radio, Sunset Grille, and Hyatt Place and Courtyard Marriott. “We’re looking forward to Summer Jam 8.”

—Weekly Staff Report

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KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly 2. I-land Vibe starts the pool and beach party by the Seven Mile Bridge.

Lower Keys Chamber hosts candidates forum

2. Wesley House’s Jeremy Wilkerson and Leigha Fox get down and dirty in a riveting game of Twister.

3. The Key West Parrot Head Club help volunteer at the event. Pictured are Les, Gloria, Muffy and Doug.

4. Reggae band I-land Vibe rock the pool party at Sunset Grille.

5. The staff at Sunset Grille cook up a great barbeque menu at the outdoor grill.

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6. Rodger, Hillary, Kimberly, and Wayne swing by the party to support Wesley House after an afternoon at the sandbar.

The Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce is hosting a candidate’s forum on Monday, Aug. 15 beginning at 6 p.m. at Boondocks Grille & Draft House on Ramrod Key. Each of the candidates currently running for office have been invited to attend this forum. This is a great opportunity to learn about their views and opinions as they answer questions presented by moderators.

There is no charge to attend, and this is open to the public. Call the chamber with any questions at 305-872-2411.

Five dollar movies at Key West Theater The Key West Theater is hosting a "Key West Theater Summerish Fun Movie Series" which includes movie favorites accompanied by a full bar and some highly sought after Key West air conditioning. Shows start at 8 p.m. and tickets cost $5 at the door, with few exceptions, marked with an *. (Go ahead and rip this out and hang it on the refrigerator.)

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Movie Series Lineup: 8/1 Magic Mike 8/5 Square Grouper* 8/10 The Breakfast Club 8/19 The Big Lebowski 8/24 Stop Making Sense 8/30 The Notebook 9/8 The Hangover

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Mark your calendars and have some fun!

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Intermittent waves of rain didn’t squelch The Weather Channel “It’s Amazing Out There Summer Tour” team’s Key West expedition last weekend. Left to right: Bobby Brunelle, cameraman/audio; Matt Saffer, cameraman/editor; Jen Carfagno, meteorologist; Mark Elliot, meteorologist and Trish Ragsdale, producer, made multiple stops at famous Key West landmarks including the Key West Light House and Keepers Quarters, where they broadcast a live report from the top of the historic structure that is stewarded by the Key West Art & Historical Society.

n Tuesday, Aug. 2, the Sheriff's Office will sponsor National Night Out events in the Upper, Middle and Lower Keys. All of the events will feature food, refreshments, and a great chance to meet your neighbors, members of the Sheriff’s Office from a wide variety of divisions, departments and special teams and many others who are involved in the field of public safety here in the Florida Keys.

The goal of National Night Out is to bring the community together to discuss how we can all make our neighborhoods cleaner, safer and more secure. The Sheriff's Office will have crime prevention information to share at the event. Community members will learn how to heighten their crime and drug prevention awareness.

The Sheriff’s Office hopes to generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.

Everyone participating will send a message to criminals letting them know that Monroe County neighborhoods are organized and fighting back against crime.

“This yearly event is an important one for our agency. We get the opportunity to meet the people we are charged with serving and protecting in

a less formal, more fun setting,” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay. “I hope everyone will take this opportunity to meet their neighbors, learn about crime prevention and meet the deputies who are out there patrolling our community and keeping it safe,” he said.

• The Key Largo event will be Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Key Largo Community Park.

Captain Don Fanelli and Lieutenant Al Ramirez want to invite the entire community to attend their free event.

Members of the Sheriff’s Office will be on hand, along with others from the public safety community.

• The Marathon event will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Stanley Switlik School. Captain Gene Thompson and Lt. Derek Paul invite everyone to join them and have some fun. There will be free food and refreshments, live music and residents will be able to visit many law enforcement, public safety and community groups at the event.

• The Stock Island event will be at Sheriffs Headquarters Building, 5525 College Road on Stock Island, Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 5 – 7 p.m. Captain Don Hiller and Lieutenant Donnie Catala want to welcome the Lower Keys community to come on out for a great time.

— Contributed

Florida Highway Patrol officers Joe Sanchez, right, and Jackson Morrisseau are the stars of the show last year with a spinning car rigged to throw seatbelt-less crash dummies.

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battle has rumbled in Key West for more than two decades, and there’s no sign of it ever letting up.

Schooner Wharf’s Battle of the Bars will mark its 23rd anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 7.

The battlefield: an outrageous relay race that challenges team members to make and serve the perfect margarita, sort recyclables, tap a keg and pour six draft beers before downing one. The combatants: teams of professionals from local watering holes. The strategy: bribing judges for a chance to advance to the next round. Seriously.

All bribe money and entry fees are donated to local charities, with Battle of the Bars having generated $301,587 for the Florida Keys community since it all started in 1993.

This year’s proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Club and the local Habitat for Humanity.

Registration starts at 11 a.m. on the day of the battle and games start at 1 p.m. To sign up, call Schooner Wharf Bar at 305-2923302, email schoonerwb@aol.com or visit schoonerwharf.com/special events to print the entry Form and drop it off.

— Contributed

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ey West Art & Historical Society and Java Studios present the 10th annual Midsummer’s Night Dream & Spectacle, a family-friendly revelry that celebrates the Keys creative community. The playful and spontaneous celebration takes place Saturday, Aug. 6 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Fort East Martello Museum in Key West.

“It all begins with a dream,” said Michael Shields, who founded the event a decade ago as an opportunity for the Keys creative community to come together during one night of the summer and share the power of their dreams.

"Everyone is a co-creator of Midsummer's Night Dream & Spectacle — and everyone is invited to take the stage and stir the creative magic."

The colorful festivity is an annual favorite among locals who revel in the interactive art projects and spontaneous celebration, Tickets will be available at the door for $15 or $10 in advance by visiting www.KWAHS.org. Children 12 and under admitted free. Prospective vendors and artists should contact Michael Shields at 305-394-3804.

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Youth Support Staff – If you are interested in a career working with children, this could be the opportunity for you. You must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent to apply. Bachelors Degree preferred. Some nights and weekends required. Pay rate is $10.50 to $12.50 an hour depending on ability and qualifications. Licensure and quality assurance standards require both male and female staff All employees must retain a valid Florida driver’s license and receive background check and drug screening.

Please send resume via e-mail: pmurray@fkcs.org or fax 305-852-6902 or mail to Florida Keys Children’s Shelter, Inc. 73 High Point Road, Tavernier, FL 33070

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MARATHON - Diversified full time position Tuesday through Saturday 9 to 5 for an outgoing people person with solid Microsoft programs background and skills as well as a self-starter. Middle Keys resident preferred.

Call Drenda 305-2896489 or email resume drenda@cbschmitt.com NEED HELP NOW! Leigh Ann’s Coffee House is hiring a Full-time Barista and full time Dishwasher. Apply in person.

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Seeking stable happy energetic personality for PT sales position in fun gift shop. Must be yearround Marathon resident; retirees welcome. Stop in to schedule appointment at 11528 Overseas Highway Marathon 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 Pay- Fun Atmosphere. Please Apply In Person. 8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon Construction Foreman wanted. Needs Vehicle.

Pay commensurate with experience. Call 305304-7995 NOW HIRING Lunch & Dinner Shifts, Full Time Only with Experience.

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2012 Honda Accord Like new, 35,000 miles $13,490

2014 Chev Impala Low miles, loaded $13,990

2015 Kia Optima LX Low miles $15,290

2016 Malibu LT Low, low miles. $15,990

2015 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Like new, low miles $16,490

2014 Honda CRV EX-l Fully loaded, 31,000 miles $20,990

2015 Ram Quad Cab Pickup White, like new $26,990

2015 Ram 4dr Pickup With a Hemi $27,990

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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 EXPERIENCED FT PLUMBER NEEDED Also able to perform rough ins and service calls in the Lower Keys. Moes Plumbing: Send resume with best daytime contact phone number to: lpvra1@bellsouth.net or call Robert 305-797-3419 PARALEGAL/ADMIN. Assistant Fulltime MonFri 8:30 - 5:30. Benefit Pkg./401K. FL. Real EstateClosing/Processing Exp./ Current & Familiar with TRID Rule. References required. Salary based upon exp. Previous applicants need not to apply. Apply to resume@ firstintitle.com. EOE/DFW GRACE JONES DAYCARE. Teacher needed; 45 State Hrs, ProfessionalCaring individual.

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(305) 743-6064 Iris. ***KEYS FISHERIES*** NOW HIRING In all positions for our 2016-17 Lobster Season.

Apply in person at 3390 Gulfview Ave., Marathon.

EOE/DFWP SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED. Monroe County School District Salary range 15.50-$21.30 an hour. DRIVERS WANTED in Key West, Sugarloaf, Marathon and Tavernier.

No experience required.

Benefits. CDL Training Provided. $12/hour starting wage working as a bus aide while training.

Flexible part-time hours approx. 6-9 am and/or 2-5 pm. Must be at least 21 years of age. Have valid driver’s license.

Pre employment drug screening, criminal background check and motor vehicle records checks.

Must pass a physical examination. Professional demeanor and appearance. Call 305-293-1400 Ext 53401 for more information. Apply online at: www.keysschools.com 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

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 PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive watches and Pilot watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305-743-4578 YARD SALE DUCK KEY/MARATHON - Garage Moving Sale.

Sat Aug 6th, 9am-5pm.

Livingroom and bedroom furniture, carpet and household items, TV, fishing reels and rods, and more! 308 Cocoplum Beach, Duck Key. 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. 321784-5982 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 Marathon Storage and Parking. Boat Trailer $55105.00/tx MO. RV-Storage $105-150.00/tx MO. Gated, facing US-1. (305) 610-8002 Marathon Commercial Space. US1-MM50. Ideal location at Mid Town Center-next to Wendy’s.

2,800 sq ft divided into offices, kitchen, 2 restrooms, 2nd floor, elevator, plenty of parking. Contact Jim Chaplin.

305-481-7557. jim@chappytimes.com HOMES FOR RENT Key West - 2/2 Beautiful with a pool

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of QUIXOTIC TRAVEL GUIDES, located at 316 Sawyer Drive, Cudjoe Key, FL 33042 in the county of Monroe, intends to register said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Karuna Eberl Published: July 29, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2016-CP-000075 IN RE: ESTATE OF DONALD H. TRAVIS, Deceased.

LEGAL NOTICES FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD 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 29, 2016.

Personal Representative: TYLER H. TRAVIS 300 Maypole Road Upper Darby, PA 19082 Attorney for Personal Representative: Michael A. Siefert, Esquire Florida Bar No. 042315 Michael A. Siefert, P.A. 351 NE Eighth Avenue Ocala, FL 34470 Telephone: (352) 7320141 E-mail: msiefert@aol.com Publish: July 29 and August 5, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers

MARATHON YACHT CLUB

NOW HIRING Part-Time

CLERICAL ASSISTANT 12-20 Hrs/Week Tues-Fri Must Have Exp. With Microsoft Suite.

Send resume to commodore@marathonyachtclub.com

EOE

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DONALD H. TRAVIS, deceased, whose date of death was June 18, 2016, and whose Social Security Number is 523-34-9514, File No. 2016-CP-000075, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, Florida, 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE

Hiring for the following positions: Room Attendants • Housemen Banquet Captain

Bartenders • Servers Building Engineer

Apply online at Spottswood.com/careers or in person at Faro Blanco Resort

EOE m/f/d/v

!

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

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

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.

Sales Associates

Full Time / 40 Hours / Set Schedules Keyholder Experience is a plus!

Starting Wage $10.50 per hour Great Benefits!

Fun work environment Apply:

P/T PM HOST/HOSTESS P/T MAINTENANCE

Baker & Counter Help Competitive Pay – Fun Atmosphere

Please apply in person at 28500 Overseas Highway, Little Torch Key

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Plantation Key Nursing Center

Full Time / 40 Hours / Set Schedules 1 Year Management Experience Great Benefits!

Fun work environment Starting Wage $14.00 per hour.

located in Tavernier, is seeking

C.N.A, LPN, RN,

Apply:

www.ronjonsurfshop.com

EOE/DFWP

EOE/DFWP

HIRING

GREAT PAY INCENTIVES. PAID VACATIONS BENEFITS AFTER 90 DAYS

3rd Key Associate

www.ronjonsurfshop.com

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

HELP WANTED

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

12 hr shifts days and nights available

Rewarding stable jobs with excellent benefits!!!

DIETARY AIDS

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. in MARATHON is looking for: • Medical Director/ Psychiatrist

We offer a competitive

wage and benefits program.

To apply for position,

• Care Coordinator • Direct Care Worker

Please submit your Resume to

The Guidance/Care Center, Inc, a division of

BOL@PLANTATIONKEYNC.COM

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. in KEY WEST is looking for: • Driver • Behavioral Health Therapist II • Child Case Manager 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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let’s do business - (305) 453-6928 ith tW as ass!

F l ’re r G W e Yo u

S S A GL ntial

Y S• R e s i d e E K ial A L Lm m e r c Co

Licensed & Insured #SP3799 & MV62849

MM 52 Oceanside

743-7800

Cooper’s Paint & Body Since 305-294-5581 1952 6391 3rd Street Key West, FL 33040

DEALER FOR

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED AUTO GLASS

• Work with all Ins. Comps. • Windshield Replacement • Free Mobile Service • Stone Chip Repair

• PGT Windows & Doors Sales & Installation • Store Fronts • Tub & Shower Enclosures • Safety & Tempered Glass

• Furniture Glass • Marine Glass • Lexan • Custom Sand Blasting • Mirrors & Mirror Walls

A FULL SERVICE MARINA

Our Marine Store has what you need to keep your boat running in the Florida Keys.

MERCURY EVINRUDE SUZUKI

mlcooper@cooperspaintbody.com Our Business is Environmentally Friendly!

MM 29.7 Big Pine Key 305-872-2243

Sales – Parts – Service

www.sea-center.com

WIC and Immunizations Clinic HAS MOVED! The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County’s Roosevelt Sands Clinic has moved. We are now located at the Gato Building on 1100 Simonton Street, Key West. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Appliance and Air Conditioning

Sales - Service - Installation 1700 N. Roosevelt Blvd #2, Key West

WIC: M-F 8am-5pm Immunizations: M-Th 8am-7pm For information call (305) 293-7500

305-294-0090 • www.kolhages.com

NEW & REPAIR

305-664-0099 www.TikiHuts.com

STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

Operating Since 2004

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

KEY WEST,

inc.

PROP DOC

Sales Associate Se Habla Español

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

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

propdrkw@gmail.com

Sewer Connections 305

872-1876

• New Construction • Remodeling • Irrigation

305

296-BLUE

• Pools & Spas • Solar Lic## RF11067168

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“Thank you Key West for naming me “Best Local Celebrity” and “Best Musician” at this year’s Bubbas: Key West People’s Choice Awards. I am humbled and honored by your support.”

-Howard Livingston

BEST BANK & BEST ARTIST

New Personal Debit Cards Designed By Local Artist Rick Worth

Best Looking Card in the Keys!

305-296-8535 KeysBank.com

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FLORIDA KEYS

Guitar Festival Friday, August 5 MIKE EMERSON Little Room Jazz Club @ 8PM

(Donations suggested) Saturday, August 6 MATEO JAMPOL Old Stone Church @ 3PM

Sunday, August 7 GUITAR SUMMIT

LARRY BAEDER, MIKE EMERSON, MATEO The Gardens Hotel @ 6:30PM

Saturday, August 6 MATEO JAMPOL Little Room Jazz Club @ 10PM

FloridaKeysGuitarFestival.com KeysTix.com • $25