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Beware of fish tales from Olympic swimmers.

Soccer player Rain Banks scoots past a youth referee during an AYSO soccer game last season.

The AYSO is one of the largest organizations in the Keys. See story on page 19. Contributed

• Licensed Certified Public Accountant • Masters Degree in Finance • Current Senior Director of Strategic Planning for Monroe County • Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Florida Keys Community College • Chair of the Keys Chapter Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

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• Board Member Sigsbee Charter School • Rotarian, Rotary Club of Key West • Endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police Southernmost Lodge #28

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Our Community Best Place to People Watch....................................................................

Best Place to take the Kids .....................................................................

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Best Place to Have a Wedding ..............................................................

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Faxed or photocopied ballots will not be accepted.

....................................................................................... Best Key Lime Pie ....................................................................................Best Fish Sandwich ......................................................................................... Best Fine Dining ........................................................................................ Best Ethnic Food .................................................................................................... Best Lunch ..............................................................................................Best Breakfast ..................................................................................... Best Cup of Coffee ..........................................................................................................Best Bar ............................................................................................ Best Bartender ........................................................................................ Best Happy Hour ............................................................................ Best Waterfront Dining ..............................................................................Best Live Music Venue ...................................................................................................... Best Pizza .............................................................................................Best Margarita ................................................................................. Best Late Night Spot ........................................................................... Best Overall Restaurant

Best of Marathon Presented by the Rotary Club of Marathon and The Keys Weekly Newspapers

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Marathon Chamber of Commerce Best Vet..........................................................................................................

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Florida Keys Country Club Best Real Estate Office .............................................................................

Publix Best Bank ......................................................................................................

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Keys Weekly Best Contractor ..........................................................................................

Promotions Guy Best Jewelry Store .....................................................................................

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Finalists will appear on a Best Place to Work Out ............................................................................ web-based ballot beginning Best Pool .......................................................................................................

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LOCAL CHATTER

MARATHON WEEKLY / AUGUST 19, 2016 GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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Early voting for various elected positions in Monroe County runs until Aug. 27.

Supervisor of Monroe County elections, Joyce Griffin, reports that 259 votes were cast the first day of early voting. Polling stations are located in Key West, Big Pine, Marathon, Islamorada, and Key Largo; see keys-elections.org for more details. Between county and national elections, 2016 will be a big year.

To give even more power to the people, the Weekly asked…

“If you could create an elected position in the Florida Keys, what would it be?”

Amanda Costantino, of Driftwood Pizza, said, “Duchess of Wine.”

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Angel Lewis, of Coco Plum Vacation Rentals, said, “Head of the Department of Play Dates, so I can spend more time with my daughter Journey.”

“Director of Traffic. Just look at the front of my truck,” said John “Big Kahuna” Weitz of Kahuna Boat Wiring in Marathon.

Melba Robleto, of N.C. Tile and Carpet, said, “Assistant to the Family Necessity Coordinator, so I can help people get the assistance they need.”

“None. Id’ actually lower the amount of elected positions we have,” said Mike Knight, of Marathon Pet Center.

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RV resort, affordable housing for mid-town Developer submits plan to the city

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he Housing Trust Group has proposed a plan for the long-shuttered Crystal Cove Resort in Marathon. Located between 47th and 50th Streets on the Gulfside, the plan is to develop 26 RV parking spaces on the water complete with a pool and clubhouse, 48 affordable housing units, and 7,700 square feet of commercial space. The RV resort will be separated from the affordable housing by a gate, and the pool and clubhouse will only be for those guests.

HTG has owned the property since 2006 and has developed numerous projects in Florida from Tampa to Daytona to Homestead. This would be the first Keys project. The projects range from affordable housing to senior living to student quarters.

What’s not known, is what type of affordable housing it would be. The developer’s agreement and conditional use list all five categories — very low, low, median, moderate or middle.

“We don’t know what income we will be targeting until we secure financing, but it will be between 60 percent to 140 percent of the median income,” said Jose Romero, vice president of development for the Coconut Grove-based business. A family making 60 percent of the median income typically earns $30,000 a year and a family making 140 percent of the median income typically earns about $80,000 a year. Romero said he would apply to Florida Housing Finance, which typically finances affordable housing with rents at 120 percent of the median income.

The renderings of the apartments show one long building with parking on the ground level and two levels of living space above that.

Right now, the property has about two dozen building rights associated with it and those will be used to develop the RV lots, and Romero said the group would apply for more affordable building rights from Monroe Country. He said, if built, the units would be permanently deed restricted as affordable. He also said the project would be developed in phases. Phase one will be the RV lots.

Part of the Planning Commission’s work was to re-certify the zoning change to mixed use. A previous planning commission had already approved the measure, but it did not receive two hearings at the council level.

“I think this is the fourth time I’ve been before the Planning Commission or the Marathon City Council regarding development of this property since 2004,” said Skip Shipman, a neighbor. “We support reasonable commercial development in accordance with city zoning and planning regulations.

The only thing we would ask is that the vegetation be high enough to screen our bedroom windows from RV headlights.”

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ELECTION SEASON

MARATHON WEEKLY / AUGUST 19, 2016

Republican candidates for Mosquito Control Districts 3 and 4 have been hard at work in recent weeks leading up to the Aug. 30 primary elections.

With cases of travel related Zika dominating local and national news, the spotlight on Florida Keys Mosquito Control measures and strategy has never been brighter. The winners of each race will face the Democrat candidates in the Nov. 8 election.

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Mosquito Control District 3 Race HAMMOND VS. PINDER

Mosquito Control District 4 Race ZETTWOCH VS. WOOD

Mosquito Control Board District 3 represents old town Key West, an important district when battling urban living and infectious mosquitoes.

Candidate Brandon Pinder is a seventhgeneration Conch and has worked as the IT director for Singh Resorts for seven years. He is currently the technology project manager for the construction of a 175-room resort at Oceanside Marina on Stock Island. He owns Brandon Pinder and runs an IT consulting business, Conch Computing Solutions.

“My grandfather, Joe Pinder, served on the board for 17 years, so I was able to learn about Mosquito Control at a young age,” Pinder said. “I am also very concerned with the health and safety of our community, fiscal responsibility and accurately representing the voice of fellow residents.”

Candidate Stephen Hammond was an executive with Bellsouth, AT&T, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Hammond Investments, LLC Stephen Hammond for the past 12 years. Presently, he is a Realtor in Key West at Island Resort Realty.

“I am not a politician. I simply wanted to stop foolish spending and cease arrogant ways,” Hammond said. “This is the second time I have campaigned for this position when I garnered 49 percent of the vote.”

Pinder said his most pressing concern is the proposed cost of the Lower Keys facility. “The initial budget was approximately $2.5 million, and now we are looking at close to $6 million,” he said. “I believe that we can get closer to the original budget by eliminating some unnecessary design elements. This should lower the proposed tax increase to a more reasonable number.”

Hammond advocates for Mosquito Board term limits.

“I would propose limits of 8 to 12 years, this is not a lifetime appointment,” Hammond said. “These people get complacent after 20 years, they bring no new ideas. I will hit the ground running and we will start to see improvement immediately.”

The winner of this contest — Hammond or Pinder — will face Steve Smith, the incumbent, on the Nov. 8 ballot.

Candidates Larry Zettwoch and Janet Wood both have extensive records of public service and collectively bring decades of experience to Mosquito Control District 4.

Wood served as an officer in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary for 15 years, is chair of the Achievable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee, and serves as a Guardian Ad Litem representing abused and neglected children in the Keys. “My experiences in public service have prepared me for this position, I am ready to continue serving the people. I am the candidate with decades Janet Wood of countywide service in health, safety and welfare issues,” she said. “I know how much work and time goes into holding these positions.”

Zettwoch served in the Kentucky Air National Guard and honorably retired from the United States Air Force Reserve, after 32 years, as a colonel. Zettwoch also volunteers as a fireman/paramedic on the Islamorada Fire Rescue, teaches CPR and first aid at the fire station, and is a member of the Port Antigua Property Owners Association.

“I want to serve the county in a position where Larry Zettwoch we continue to be the best in the world, but be fiscally conservative. My job is to kill mosquitos, which is our number one priority along with protecting the health of the community,” said Zettwoch.

Both Zettwoch and Wood are cautious on the subject of releasing genetically modified mosquitoes. Wood wants the data on the Nov. 8 referendum question before taking an official stance and said she does not support testing without public consent.

Zettwoch said he believes it’s safe, but wants scientifically sound data on its efficacy, plus careful tracking.

Wood said she supports spending on “delivery systems whether it be trucks, sprayers, helicopters, or any new ways to deliver mosquito killing technologies and chemicals.” Zettwock cites tax increases and said he would support spending on “things that kill mosquitoes. I will spend taxpayer dollars like my own.”

The candidate who wins the Republican nomination will face off against Dr. Stanley Zuba in the Nov. 8 general election.

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

Kim Rabito-Show & Karen Raspe Represented the Sellers of 241 2nd St., Key Colony Beach

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OBITUARY

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Deirdre O. Newton, 80,

passed away peacefully on Aug. 12 at home in Vero Beach, Florida, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Nov. 11, 1935 in Pasadena, California to parents Jeremiah and Jean O’Connor.

Deirdre worked and lived all over the world — California, Guam, Hong Kong, Honduras and Florida. She is remembered for her celebrated taste and elegance, as well as her achievements and penchant for adventure. Deirdre was an accomplished navigator and was known for her victory in the Miami to Key West sailing race as well as sailing through hurricanes and typhoons. She always had central roles in the many family businesses from directing marketing and advertising at American Marine (Grand Banks Yachts) to managing international agricultural sales at Gate CFV Solutions, Inc. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, colleagues and customers alike.

She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, John Robert Newton Jr., and her six children: Deborah (and Peter) Brooke of Micco, Florida; John Robert (and Barbara) Newton of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Michael (and Kathleen) Newton of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Cheryl (and Scott) Laidlaw of Newport Beach, California; Gillian (and Francis) Callaghan of Vero Beach, Florida; and Sara (and Mark) Matthis of Marathon, Florida. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren: Patrick, Michael, John Morgan, Allen, Nicole, Brianne, Lucas, Colin, Morgan, Laurel, William, Andrew, Rory, Evan, Jane, Audrey and Rachel. She has three great-grandchildren: Scott, Lucy and Jeremiah.

Her ashes will be scattered at sea during a private family service in the near future. “… she [was] the world and the heavens boiled down to a drop.” — Zora Neale Hurston

Keith Fredrick

“Chicken” Wing passed away on Aug. 2, 2016. Born on Aug. 22, 1957, he was not a native to the Florida Keys but he made it his home for the last of his years. He is survived by his loving wife Teresa Wing, his four sisters, one brother and many great nieces and nephews.

He was dedicated to his fire alarm technician career at Barnes Alarm and, most importantly, to his family, friends, and loved ones. His smile and practical jokes would light up your day on any day. He will be missed forever and never forgotten. Friends and family will celebrate his life on Sunday, Aug. 28 from 5:30 p.m. to sunset at Sombrero Beach with his favorite foods, music, great memories and a walk on the beach.

Ashes scattered

About 100 friends and family turned out to wish a fond farewell to local charter fisherman Capt.

Billy Whitney of the Soc-it-to-em, as his ashes were scattered at one of his favorite spots. A collection of “Old School” and “Way Cool” charter boats joined in the flotilla. Capt.

Chris Walter read his eulogy over the VHF radio and a small replica of Whitney’s boat was launched amid flowers tossed from the vessels. A reception followed at Hawks Cay Resort, home base for Whitney for the past 35 years.

But we can’t afford a pool!

Really? Did you know that it’s possible to set up a pool where visitors and residents pay to use the facility? The pool can also be rented out for visiting swim teams or novice scuba divers. In other words, a public pool can generate revenue that goes a long way towards paying for itself. Right now, Marathon swimmers and families are taking their dollars to Key West and Islamorada to use those facilities – lane practice and swimming lessons.

By voting yes on the Marathon Pool referendum, voters are signaling the Marathon City Council that they want a public pool. Then, and only then, can the discussions begin about where it should go, how big it would be, how much it would cost to operate.

Vote yes on August 30.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

MARATHON WEEKLY / AUGUST 19, 2016

Support Rachein on affordable housing solutions Monroe County Residents, Over the past few years our company, SALT, has invested heavily in advertising for and interviewing prospective technicians and administrative personnel both locally and nationwide to facilitate needed staffing. It has become increasingly difficult, to near impossible, to find long-term rental housing in our community for prospective employees, especially for those with family. Someone with an engineering or administrative background would expect to be able to rent a small, single family home — but even affordable housing units are in short supply.

Throughout my 27 years of living and raising a family in Marathon we had quality neighborhoods, with good neighbors, because we were not zoned for short-term rentals. Now these neighborhoods, once desirable for raising families, community camaraderie and showing pride of property ownership are gone. The politicized transition towards short-term rental zoning is quickly changing the character of our community.

This trend is fueled by forecasting the value of a former single-family home’s earning capacity as a short-term rental investment. Further aggravating this situation is the permitting of large resort hotels to be built, with more to come, requiring a large staff, without obligation to build complete staff housing. This trend is moving us quickly towards a higher percentage of seasonal/short term residents, as compared to full time residents, that traditionally have a focused interest in the integrity of our community.

This continued loss of year-round residents further dilutes our communities’ political influence on local government and environmental policies while allowing the interests of property managers and hotel owners, driven to optimize earnings, to rule the day.

Many Marathon residents are going to be surprised when suddenly we find ourselves living in a resort style community. This puts in jeopardy the viability of any locally owned service business having a skilled, English capable, staff that is invested in our collective community.

This vacuum will be replaced by an increasing number of buses and service vehicles relaying services from Dade County and transient service people that do not pay taxes or insurance. We might still have a voice to stop this transition, but not for long.

Please contact OUR Representative Holly Raschein (hollyraschein. com) to show support in repealing existing SB 356 and restoring Home Rule in our community while we still have one.

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arly last week, in the wee hours of the morning, Pam Shaw of Big Pine Key decided to take a leisurely bike ride to No Name Key, while her husband headed into work in Key Colony Beach, about 30 minutes away.

Her keyring, sprouting at least a dozen keys was too bulky for the trip, so she hid them in the garden behind a bromeliad, in the same spot she always does.

An hour later, she returned. She climbed off her bike and went to grab her keys, but they were nowhere to be found. “My keys were missing,” she said. “I yelled across the street to my neighbor to ask her if someone had come into our yard while I was gone, but she said no.”

She got down on her hands and knees, sweaty from spinning her tires for the past hour, and started poking around all of her plants to see if she may had mistakenly put the keys behind another plant. “I noticed a large hole from a land crab in the garden and peered inside, but couldn’t see all the way to the end of the hole,” she said.

Frustrated, she finally called her husband. “He was not happy, to say the least,” she said. “This problem cost him two hours out of his work day. But, being the good guy that he is, he drove home so that I could get into the house.”

Once in the house, Shaw’s mind kept returning to the case of the missing keys. “I was positive I put them behind the bromeliad,” she said. “I took a high-powered flashlight and went back out to the garden and got on my hands and knees to shine the light into the crab hole.”

The crab, with its beady little eyes staring right back at her, was standing on top of her keys like it was guarding treasure. “I found a long rod with a hook on the end of it and inserted it into the hole to retrieve my keys,” she said. “The crab did not want to relinquish his prize and looked like he was trying to attack the rod.”

After about six attempts, Shaw was finally successful. And the case of the land crab and the missing keys was solved.

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n summer break, the alarm goes off at 4:30 a.m., and two Key West High School soon-to-be sophomores open their eyes.

Cousins Demi Stiglitz and Peder Bidonne, both 15, brush their teeth, put on a little deodorant and climb into dad Richie Stiglitz’s truck. From there, they sleep for the 30-minute ride to Marathon from their Sugarloaf house, hope dad stops for quick breakfast from The Stuffed Pig, and by 5:30 a.m. they are fishing.

“We’ve been on-and-popping since we were 12 years old,” said Demi, while sitting at the dinner table covered in fresh fried grouper after a long day on the boat. “Straight saving money.”

The two are saving their money from their 500 lobster traps and 800 crab traps to buy their own boat. They’ve been borrowing the “Catch-NLike Crazy” for the past three years and made $70,000 last year manning the 24-foot boat solo. What they’ll name their new boat, they don’t know yet. They have no interest in video games, only fishing, and sometimes Miami Heat basketball.

“They didn’t go to preschool,” said commercial fisherman Richie Stiglitz, “they were out on the boat fishing with me. They learned a lot traveling with me from Naples, to Key West, to the Tortugas and back.”

Demi used to play football, but said all he ever thought about was fishing. He hopes to go to college for marine mechanics after graduation so he can fix his own boat when issues arise. Peder just wants to fish.

When school starts, they will work the traps only on the weekends, but during the summer they are out every day. “We have to have A’s, B’s, and C’s,” said Demi. “If not, dad won’t let us go.” Both keep their grades high so they won’t be docked for a semester.

The two trade off pulling traps and captaining the boat. And, when they aren’t trapping, they love spearfishing and going to the sandbar.

Both have their learner’s permits for driving on the road, but have had their boater’s license since they were 10.

Fishing out of Keys Fisheries in Marathon, Richie says he sits on the dock in the evenings waiting for the kid’s boat lights to appear over the horizon. They said their only close calls have been lightning strikes, and waterspouts. But dad says he never worries about them. “All the fishermen watch out for them,” he said. “These two boys right here are true watermen.”

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City of Marathon City Council Agenda

Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Hwy., Marathon Tuesday, August 23rd, 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. Women’s Equality Day Proclamation C. Ethical Policy for Councilmembers Discussion (Mayor Senmartin) D. County Issued Occupational Licenses vs. City Issued Licenses Discussion (Mayor Senmartin) E. Community Announcements City Manager Report A. Fire Rescue Department Report B. Code Department Report C. Planning Department Report 1. First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program Transaction Report D. November and December Council Meeting Schedule Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings: A. Resolution 2016-65, Approval of a Request for A Second Time Extension Of Five (5) Additional Years For Marlin Bay Yacht Club As Provided In An Existing Development Agreement Documented And Recorded In City Of Marathon Resolution 2005-87; As Further Provided In The First Amendment To The Development Agreement Recorded In Resolution 2015-081; As Allowed Pursuant To Chapter 102, Article 8 Of The City Of Marathon Land Development Regulations (LDRs) Entitled “Development Agreement;” And As Set Forth In Section C. 2. A. & B. Of The Agreement; For Property Which Is Legally Described As Bk 6, Lots 1 Through 5 And The N 100 Feet Of The South 430 Feet Of Lot 6 And Adjacent Filled Bay Bottom, Marathon Beach Subdivision, Having Real Estate Number 0000337010-000000. Nearest Mile Marker 49.

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Ordinance 2016-07, Amending The Official Zoning Map From Residential Medium (RM) To Mixed Use (MU) For Property Located At 4900 Overseas Highway, Legally Described As Lots 9-13, Block 1, Vaca Village Subdivision Having Real Estate Numbers 00327990-000000, 00328000-000000, 00328010-000000, 00328020-000000, 00328030-000000; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Repeal Of Conflicting Provisions; Providing For The Transmittal Of This Ordinance To The State Department Of Economic Opportunity; And Providing For An Effective Date Upon The Approval Of This Ordinance By The State Department Of Economic Opportunity

C. Consideration of An Application By HTG Crystal Cove Resort, LLLP For A Conditional Use And Development Agreement For The Redevelopment Of The Subject Properties Located At And Adjacent To 4900 Overseas Highway; Real Estate Numbers 00327150-000000, 00327910-000000, 00327920-000000, 00327990-000000, 00328000-000000, 00328010-000000, 00328020-000000, And 00328030-000000 Nearest Mile Marker 50 Resolutions for Adoption A. Resolution 2016-66, Approving A Policy Prohibiting Commercial Events On Sombrero Beach; Proving For Exceptions; Providing For A Procedure For Granting Exceptions; And Providing For An Effective Date B.

Resolution 2016-67, Approving An Interlocal Agreement Between Monroe County And The City Of Marathon Transferring Affordable Housing Residential Allocations For A Project In The Name Of Multiple Corporations Callianasa Corp, Key Vaca Llc, Driftwood LLC, CB Schmitt Real Estate Company, Inc., And Twenty-Third Street, LLC; And Providing An Effective Date

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*C. Resolution 2016-68, Approving A First Amendment To The Contract Between The City And The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office For Local Police Services In An Amount Not To Exceed $1,653,731 For FY 2016-2017; Authorizing The City Manager And City Attorney To Finalize The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract; Authorizing The Mayor To Execute The Contract And Authorizing The City Manager To Expend Budgeted Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date The public hearings will commence at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as business permits, at the Monroe County Government Center, 2798 Overseas Hwy. in Marathon. 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 & 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) 289-4130 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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The show T goes on Marathon Community Theatre hosts annual after hours event

he Marathon Chamber of Commerce held its monthly after hours event at Marathon Community Theatre. The theater members put on several skits throughout the evening for the event goers.

— Weekly Staff Report KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly 1. Marathon Community Theatre’s Devin Clarke, center, hangs out with theater volunteers after the show.

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2. Marathon Chamber CEO Daniel Samess with Chamber president Bill Kelly call raffle prize winners from the stage.

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3. Chamber ambassadors Anne O’Bannon and Sandra Bradshaw let guests know about the Chamber’s big raffle coming up in October. Tickets are $25 for chance at vacations or cash.

4. Robert Britz, left, of A-Wax Window Cleaning with Marathon City Manager Chuck Lindsey chat in the lobby of the theater after the show.

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t’s like finding a needle in a haystack,” said Beth Ranson, public education and information officer for Florida Keys Mosquito Control District.

Ranson was referring to the daunting task of finding an actual mosquito with the Zika or Dengue virus. While one mosquito can do immeasurable damage to a human, it is nearly impossible to locate one carrying a virus. Instead the FKMCD is fighting the potential threat with an army of 35 inspectors, volunteers and proven science to effectively combat any potential breeding of mosquitos both harmful and innocuous. And they are leading the nation in preparedness.

Dr. Larry Hribar is at the forefront of the Zika threat.

“We are as prepared as anyone could be,” he said. “What FKMCD does here as our ‘business as usual’ is what other programs do in emergency situations. But we do need the public’s help in emptying containers that hold water. Bird baths, plant trivets, buckets, garbage cans, you name it – if it holds water, dump it.”

There are 46 different species of mosquitos in the Florida Keys ranging from the nuisance Salt Marsh Mosquito to the viruscarrying Aedes Aegypti. Disease carrying mosquitos make up 1 percent of the population throughout the Keys, but are 20 to 25 percent of the population in Key West. These types of mosquitos tend to thrive in urban areas as they only travel 150 yards from their breeding ground and can easily find food sources.

In order to stop any mosquito from breeding, FKMCD has a two-pronged approach. First, inspectors and volunteers are on the ground going house to house with information on how to keep a clean yard. Eliminating any pooling water or potential breeding ground is what every Keys resident needs to be aware of in their home or neighborhood. It is by far the simplest and most effective way to stop the mosquitos.

Second, FKMCD uses tactical aerial spraying including two types of spray larvicide and adulticide. While waking up to helicopters directly overhead ia a pain, it is essential. The larvicide is a biological control agent, a powdered form of BTI (Bacillus thuringiensis serotype israelensis, a bacteria), which is non-threatening to humans. It is mixed with water and sprayed over urban areas and salt marshes to counteract breeding. With a six to seven-day gestation period, it is critical that the larvae ingest the agent during that time. The BTI will react with the pH balance in their gut and the mosquito will implode. Spraying must occur shortly after rain or early in the morning when the winds are lowest and the humidity is highest to draw the larvicide down. Aerial spraying increases

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the chances of reaching abandoned cisterns or pool areas left unattended, hot spots for breeding.

The last form of attack is aerial adulticide consisting of Dibrom with Naled. When a potential threat such as a suspected case of Zika or Dengue is reported to the Department of Health, FKMCD will use this insecticide to attack present, existing mosquitos.

The Department of Health and FKMCD have already tested 35 suspected cases of Zika. Only one was confirmed a travel-related case, and the agency also discovered one case of locallyacquired Dengue.

One way to prevent an outbreak is to not get bitten.

Personal protection is paramount. If traveling to an area where there is active transmission, use repellent.

And do your part around homes and businesses to remove standing water.

— Dr. Larry Hribar

FKMCD sends mosquito samples once a week to the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory in Vero Beach for testing.

About the GM mosquito The FDA has approved a test project allowing the release of genetically altered male mosquito, OX513A, developed by the Oxitec Corporation.

Originally, the trial was set for the Key Haven neighborhood near Key West.

However, due to public concern, the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District has approved two non-binding referendums on the Nov. 8 ballot, soliciting the opinions of all Keys residents and those just in the Key Haven neighborhood. According to FKMCD, because Key Haven is a peninsula, there is less likelihood for dispersal of the mosquito.

FKMCD Director Michael Doyle said the project has three safe guards.

One, the Ae. Aegypti mosquitoes only travel the equivalent of three city blocks in their natural lifetime. (For comparison, the Black Marsh Mosquito will travel up to 20 miles). Two, the mosquitoes have been genetically modified for sterility and will not be able to reproduce in the wild. Third, the lab-raised mosquito (150 generations) is less hardy than its counterpart in the wild, and has little chance of survival.

IT’S THE WOMEN Adult mosquitos feed on the nectar of plants for sugar, but only females feed on animals (humans, birds, reptiles, frogs) for the protein needed to produce eggs. Thus, they are the transmitters of disease. So far, it’s believed that only primates and humans can contract diseases via female mosquitos. There are no reported cases of dog, cat, or livestock infections.

ZAP ZIKA: Join the fight… don’t let the bugs bite.

• DUMP: Drain water from garbage cans, coolers, pool covers, toys, flower pots and any other containers.

• CLEAN: Birdbaths and pets’ water bowls at least twice a week and waterholding plants at least once-a-week, or remove them.

• MAINTAIN: The pool chemistry of swimming pools. Empty and cover pools when not in use.

• REPAIR: Broken screens on windows, doors, porches and patios.

• PROTECT: Wear light-colored clothing that covers exposed skin. Apply mosquito repellent.

• WORD: Officials are recruiting volunteers to place educational door hangers at residences scheduled for Aug. 23 at the Ruth Ivins Center, in Marathon; and Aug. 24 in Islamorada.

For more information, call 305-8095607.

• Visit www.zapzika.net for more current information.

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merican Legion Post 154 has installed John R. Dick as the new commander of the post.

The post held a ceremony and dinner especially cooked by the Sons of the American Legion on Aug. 12. The ceremony installed new American Legion officers, American Legion Auxiliary members, Sons of American Legion, and American Legion Riders.

The Legion welcomed Gary Decker, District 14 Commander, and Rick Johnson, 3rd Vice Commander of the State of Florida, to install its new leadership and continue the mission of serving veterans in the community. Upcoming Legion meetings are planned to discuss outreach efforts by the organization.

“I want the community to be well aware of the American Legion, and some of the things we do,” said Dick.

“POW/MIA day is Friday, Sept. 16. The event is open to the public, and is typically a solemn ceremony.”

Along with serving veterans in the community, Dick wants the local American Legion to up its efforts in honoring the first responders.

“First of all I’d like to thank the turn out, the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, and the Sons of the Legion, who cooked an amazing meal,” said Dick. “I’d also like to thank the city of Marathon and the community. Thank you for supporting us.”

—Weekly Staff report

GABRIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly 1. Annette Platner, right, Katheleen Cassin, Marie Braun, Sue Anderson, and Andrea Bowersox of the American Legion Auxiliary, raise their right hand and take the oath.

2. Incoming President of the Women’s Auxiliary Netty Gogges-Clavier, left, and past President Eileen Harrison-Jordan speak. Gogges-Clavier captivates the audience with her speech.

3. Warren Russel, left, Randy Yglesias, Steve Oddle, John R. Dick, and “Sunny,” Master at Arms, stand at attention.

4. Members of the American Legion Riders are introduced to the community.

5. John Dick is the new commander of American Legion Post 154. He also serves on the Monroe County School Board.

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“We are very excited preparing for this new season, planning our coaches and referees training classes, filling up volunteer positions, and taking care of the last details before the opening ceremony,” said Arno Silva, a regional commissioner.

“A group of trained volunteers have been running this program, making it the best experience for our kids to enjoy soccer,” said Silva of the 25-year-old local club. “AYSO Marathon’s goal is to continue helping our kids athletic development as well as socializing them with new friends.”

AYSO boasts 56 teams in Key West. An off-shoot of the program, Key West Strikers, is a travel soccer team for ages 8-15 that competes in tournaments throughout Florida.

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s far as organizations go, this one is probably the largest in the Keys. The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) serves about 1,300 island kids every year. There are 105 teams Keyswide, dozens of community sponsors and just as many youth referees. That’s right — some kids play, some kids blow the whistle.

AYSO has a dedicated board, division coordinators and referees with a leadership flow chart to rival that of the United Nations. For every team, there are at least two parent volunteers — one coach, one assistant coach.

These 200-plus volunteers follow AYSO directives: everyone plays, teams are talent balanced, and positive coaching and good sportsmanship matter.

“The program took off in the early 2000s in Key West and Homestead. Key West alone has grown to over 600 players,” said Mike Hartley, AYSO coach and father. He said the program goes beyond producing the next level of Olympians. “After the hurricane in 2005 all regions were up and playing soccer within two weeks of being allowed back in the Keys so we could try and get the kids’ minds off what the town looked like.”

Founders Park in Plantation Key is the official home of the Upper Keys Region 864, which includes kids from Tavernier, Long Key, and Ocean Reef. The season runs from midAugust to Thanksgiving. Kids from Region 864 in divisions U10 TO U16 will compete in the “Hurricane Cup” in mid-December. Coordinator Mark Turbessi said he expects about 34 teams and 400 players in his region alone.

AYSO also has a big role in the development of youth leaders. Last year, the organization had 25 youth referees in Key West, ages 10 and up, managing games on Friday and Saturdays. The skills and duties they learn prepare them for a lifetime of leadership and fair play.

“AYSO provides the youth with role models and a safe and fun place for the kids to be active and learn,” said Karl Markowski, referee administrator.

In Marathon, Region 705’s season begins practice after Labor Day. A week later, games begin and run through mid-November. This year, the region boasts more than a dozen teams and the younger teams are co-ed.

The Marathon Community Park fields are the official home for Region 705. Practices are held twice a week for all divisions, (except for the 4- and 5-year-olds), and games are typically held on Saturday mornings. Following the regular season for both Upper Keys and Marathon leagues, AYSO “All Star” teams will compete in playoff style tournaments. Kids from Marathon’s Region 705 in the U8 to U16 divisions will compete in the January “Conch Cup.”

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AYSO is setting up for another year

Player Jack Behmke was one of the first-generation kids to go through the program from start to finish. He was on the team that traveled to Cuba to play a friendly game in 2011 and won the 2010 and 2011 Championships with the Key West Strikers. Behmke not only played but worked as a referee and was Youth Volunteer of the Year in 2010 and 2016. He will head to Ohio State University this fall with a $1,000 AYSO scholarship in his pocket.

“It gave me a place to develop my skills both as a player and as a young man,” said Behmke, “I learned how to bridge relationships with people both on and off the field.”

It is never too late to volunteer and teams always need the help. It takes a village to run such an organization but the community support and dedication always shows at kick off. All AYSO registrants must sign up online. Registration is $110 per child with financial aid and sibling discounts available. Visit www.eayso.org for more information.

AYSO players are divided by age group: DIVISION AGES U-19 16-17-18 U-16 14-15 U-14 12-13 U-12 10-11 U-10 8-9 U-8 6-7 U-6* 5

(*Some regions may include both 4- and 5-year olds on U-6 teams, others have a separate U-5 division for 4-year-olds.)

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NEW TEACHERS

Stanley Switlik Elementary welcomes 13 new teachers to the halls in the 2016-17 scool year.

The group is a mix of veteran and new teachers, set to instruct almost every grade level.

—Weekly Staff report

CONNIE RODRIGUEZ This Miami-native will be teaching third grade at Stanley Switlik Elementary.

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MARATHON WEEKLY / AUGUST 19, 2016 STACIE GONZALEZ Marathon native Stacie Gonzalez will be teaching fourth grade in this, her first year of teaching at Stanley Switlik Elementary. She received her bachelors from the Florida Gulf Coast University, moved home, and married her sweetheart. Now she can get down to the serious business of teaching, spending time with family, and hanging out by the pool.

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GRACE ODIO Odio will be teaching students in third through fifth grades, using the knowledge she learned at Florida International University, among other institutions. She has seven year’s experience teaching in the Miami-Dade Public School System and said she looks forward to spending more time with her parents Augusto and Margarita, who both live in Marathon.

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HILLARY WEIXLER WILE Hillary is charged with teaching the youngest students at Stanley Switlik Elementary in the Pre-K and ESE classrooms. She said her signature look is the “swoop bangs” — “It’s been my thing for many years.” She said her best part of the school year is the end, when she can gauge her students’ progress and summer is almost here.

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JACQUELINE HANCOCK This Key West native will be teaching fourth grade. Jacqueline has five years of experience, and received her degrees from University of South Florida (elementary education) and University of Florida (reading education). She said her focus is to help students feel confident and believe in themselves.

“They are capable of achieving at high levels,” she said.

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Monday-Friday 11am-2pm KIM THOMPSON Kim Thompson was poached from the Big Pine Academy where she worked for eight years. At Switlik, she will be teaching writing, social science and science to fifth graders. Originally from St. Maarten in the Caribbean, she received her degree from the Royal Academy for Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium. Literacy is key, she said, quoting Ellen Gilchrist: “We live at the level of our language.”

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LAURA KULISZ Laura will be teaching the second grade at Switlik and has previous teaching experience in first through third grade. She received both a bachelors (sociology) and masters (education) from the University of Massachusetts, her home state. She likes Walt Disney’s theory about moving forward: “… opening new doors and doing new things because we are curious.” Her hobbies include traveling and spending time with family and friends.

LYNN STRAUBE Originally from Punta Gorda, Florida, Lynn has come to Marathon to teach first grade. She laughingly describes her own student career as “dazed and confused” and says her guilty pleasure is fried, fatty foods. “The best part of the school year is watching kids grow as readers,” she said. Lynn likes to spend time sailing or hanging out with her husband and dog.

MERLOU ROBINSON “Fair isn’t everyone getting the same thing. Fair is everyone getting what they need to be successful.” That’s Merlou’s teaching philosophy and she is tasked with teaching the gifted program and Exceptional Student Education. Originally from Kansas, she received both a bachelors and masters from Fort Hays State University. She has 10 years experience teaching in Kansas, and nine at Big Pine Academy.

She is married to Rob Glazer and has two married sons and two grandchildren.

MILDRED BLANKENSHIP Originally from Virginia, Mildred will be teaching Title 1 at Stanley Switlik Elementary. “I was a focused student and a high achiever. I knew I wanted to go to college and teach and coach,” she said. Mildred likes the beginning of the year and will spend her free time enjoying the activities the Keys have to offer — swimming and water activities.

MHS STUDENT OF THE WEEK

MARATHON WEEKLY / AUGUST 19, 2016 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 Marathon Weekly.

Who has been your biggest inspiration at MHS and why?

Mr. Bish, my professor, because he helps me when I need it.

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

ESOL, English as a Second Language, because it helps me with my English.

How is today’s world different than the one your parents or guardians grew up in?

Now we live in a place that we love.

What advice would you give to a freshman entering high school?

Always do your homework and study for the test.

What movie character do you most identify with or would most like to be?

I like actor, director, writer Adam Sandler.

What are your plans after high school?

I want to go to college.

Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me… … the meaning of happiness.

ALESSANDRO MUSTACCHIO

Matthew and Raul are happy to be back in school! Good luck to all our students.

- your friends at Marathon Lumber and Building Supply 11401 1st Ave. Gulf • 305.743-3688 • www.marathonlumber.com

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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SAVE THE DATE

BRIEFLY ER remodel starts this week Fishermen’s Hospital’s Emergency Room renovations continue through Aug. 20. Patients and guests will need to go to the main lobby for entrance to the ER, which will be staffed and open 24 hours.

Zika outreach looking for volunteers

Travis W. Bennett, DMD

102965 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

305-451-2616

Sandy M. Brito, DMD

90290 Overseas Hwy, Suite 108, Tavernier, FL 33070

305-852-5099 www.EveryoneLovesaGentleDentist.com

The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County will host community outreach in on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at Ruth Ivins Center, 3333 Overseas Hwy. in Marathon and on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at Islamorada Fire Station 20, 81850 Overseas Hwy, second floor, to address mosquito-borne illness prevention. Training sessions go from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Following the training session, the trained volunteers will go to neighborhoods and businesses to share Zika Virus awareness information and mosquito bite prevention information in the community.

For questions, call 305-809-5607 or email DOHMonroe@flhealth.gov.

Gun laws seminar in Marathon A gun law seminar will be held on Sunday, Aug. 21 from noon to 3 p.m. at DAV #122, located at 7280 Overseas Hwy, Marathon. Topics include use of deadly force, stand your ground laws, where you can legally carry and law enforcement. The course is $10. For more information, visit gunlawseminar.com.

Saturday, Aug. 20 • 100 year celebration at 3 p.m. at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Marathon.

• Special Olympics Florida Area 11 Swim Games at 8 a.m. at Founder’s Park, Islamorada.

• Full moon glow party from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Florida Keys Country Club, Marathon.

Sunday, Aug. 21 • Gun law seminar from noon to 3 p.m. at DAV Post 122, Marathon. $10 charge.

Tuesday, Aug. 23 • Zika outreach volunteer training from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Ruth Ivins Center, Marathon.

• Girl Scout informational meeting for families at 5 p.m. at Marathon library.

Wednesday, Aug. 24 • Zika outreach volunteer training from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Islamorada Fire Station 20.

Saturday, Aug. 27 • Boat poker run from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. around Marathon.

Sunday, Aug. 28 • Free yoga and United Way Stuff the Bus event at 2 p.m. at Sol Shine Yoga, Marathon. Bring the kids!

Tuesday, Aug. 30 • Election day.

Thursday, Sept. 1-5 • Key West Brew Fest.

Boat poker run needs volunteers

Friday, Sept. 2 • Book discussion club meeting at 10 a.m. at Marathon library.

The seventh annual Florida Keys Contractors Association’s Boat Poker Run is on Saturday, Aug. 27 with stops around Marathon.

Sunday, Sept. 11 • “Let’s Pig Out” pig roast from 2 to 6 p.m. at Overseas Pub & Grill, Marathon.

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

Cristina Malafy - Represented the Buyers of 2751 Yellowtail Dr., Marathon

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Let’s go Fishing!

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Free golf and tennis clinics call now!

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ENTERTAINMENT

MARATHON WEEKLY / AUGUST 19, 2016

KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly

LIBATION

Danielle Deslongchamp makes The Mermaid at Tarpon Creek Bar and Grill

Tarpon Creek Bar and Grill

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he Mermaid – a specialty cocktail at Tarpon Creek Bar and Grill behind Holiday Inn Express, between the Key Colony Beach and Coco Plum light – may be as pretty as the view overlooking Bonefish Bay. Made with Absolut Citron, lime juice and Blue Curacao with a little lemonade, bartender Danielle Deslongchamp says it’s one of the favorites among those who visit

LIVE MUSIC the bar.

“I love the employees and the view,” she said, after working at Tarpon Creek since February. “The view is definitely the best part.”

Deslongchamp said her favorite thing on the lunch menu is the hot Cuban press. “We have a good lunch place,” she said. “And, a great $8 lunch special every day.” She added that if The Mermaid didn’t float your boat, they also have a popular Lime in the Coconut, which is even rimmed with shredded coconut.

She moved to the Keys from Massachusetts five years ago to beat the cold winters and fishing.

“I caught a shark a couple weeks ago,” she said about one of her fishing experiences. “I let it go, it was a baby blacktip.” She also likes kayaking, and just about anything to get her out on the water.

SUNSET GRILLE & RAW BAR Musician Party – Sunday, Aug. 21 SPARKY’S LANDING Karen Weber & Funkin’ Conchs Friday, Aug. 19 Roger Jokela - Saturday, Aug. 20 and Tuesday, Aug. 23 Ken Fairbrother - Wednesday, Aug. 24 John Bartus - Thursday, Aug. 25

LULU’S Lady A & Blue Fuze - Friday, Aug. 19 Tim Dee - Thursday, Aug. 25 PORKY’S BAYSIDE Tim Dee - Friday through Sunday Tony Napoli - Mondays Joe Mama - Tuesdays and Wednesdays Marc Davis - Thursdays

NOWHERE BAR & GRILL Karaoke - Fridays

BURDINES Joe Mama - Every Friday

THE HURRICANE Open Mic Night w/ Tony Wednesday, Aug. 24 Karen Weber & Funkin Conchs – Saturday, Aug. 27 The Reality Funk Band – Sunday, Sept. 4

BARNACLE BARNEY’S Emily Springsteen - Friday, Aug. 19 Joe Mama - Saturday, Aug. 20 Mike Hammond - Sunday, Aug. 21 Chris Case - Monday, Aug. 22 Michael J. - Thursday, Aug. 25

CASTAWAY WATERFRONT Corey & Ty - Friday, Aug. 19 Aaron Austin - Saturday, Aug. 20 Glenn Harmon - Sunday, Aug. 21 Tony Napoli - Thursday, Aug. 25

LEIGH ANN’S COFFEE SHOP Karen Weber - Friday, Aug. 19 Karen Weber - Saturday, Aug. 27

MARATHON ALE HOUSE DJ Dekade - Saturday, Aug. 20 Ale House Jam - Sunday, Aug. 21

22nd Annual Wetstock Sept. 4 at Picnic Island 1 p.m. The Rockin Bobs 2 p.m. Funkin Conchs 4 p.m. Raisin Cane 5:30 p.m. The Bubba System

Benefit for musicians

John Kotch, owner of Sunset Grille and Raw Bar, is hosting a “Starving Artists” benefit for local musicians. It’s a response to the city’s recent denial of an amendment to the business’ operating plan to allow amplified music after 9 p.m.

The benefit is set for Sunday, Aug. 21 from 1 to 5 p.m.

“We’ve been getting donations from vendors of hotdogs, burgers, and beer,” he said.

“Every dime we make, we will give the proceeds to the nowout-of-work musicians who played here.”

Kotch said it’s a gesture of good will towards the artists and a method of keeping the issue alive in the public eye.

— Weekly Staff report

LAZY LOBSTER NOW OPEN!

Friday & Saturday

MM 102 • Bayside • Key Largo • 305-451-0565

PRIME RIB

Lazy Days

Enjoy our Local’s Appreciation Lunch We Can Cook Your Catch!!

Lobster or Fish, $13.95 per person (includes soup or salad and side dish)

Happy Hour $4 House Wine $3 Well Drinks $2 Long Necks $2.50 Imports Mon-Fri 3pm-5pm Sat & Sun 11am-5pm

Saturday & Sunday 11am – 2:30pm

Live Music Fri. & Sat. 7 – 11pm

ISLAMORADA MM 79.9 Ocean 305-664-5256

www.lazydaysrestaurant.com

Billy Washburn on Friday John Bartus on Saturday

Enjoy Relaxing Oceanfront Dining While Feasting On Exquisite Seafood Dishes Prepared By Chef Lupe & Bernardo.

Local Fish Delivered Daily By Keys Captains D a i l y L u n c h & D i n n e r S p e c i a l s ! • C o o k Yo u r O w n C a t c h !

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Exquisite Oceanfront Dining with Amazing Sunset Views

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King Seafood Restaurant, Market & Deli

BY THE MENU OR BY THE POUND

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THE FRESHEST SEAFOOD AND BEST PRICES IN TOWN!

LUNCH AND DINNER

FRESH WHOLE

LOBSTER! Fish Filet Meal (Fried, Grilled or Blackened) Choice Retail, Dine-In or of Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Hogfish or Seared Take Out! Tuna. Shrimp Platter (Fried, Grilled or Blackened).

Best Prices Seafood Pasta. Skirt Steak. Fried Calamari Shrimp in Town!

Quesadillas. Steak Fajitas. Fish Tacos. Lobster Enchilado (Creole style). "Best" Cuban Sandwich.

Midnight/Medianoche. Philly Cheese Steak. Steak Sandwich/Pan con Bistec. Chicken Sandwich. Pork Sandwich/Pan con Lechon.

Homemade Desserts including Fried Key Lime Pie!

OUR SEAFOOD SOUP IS A LOCALS FAVORITE!

iday's Karaoke Fr 8pm-11pm Keyz Karaoke

D A I LY L U N C H S P E C I A L S f r o m $ 7 . 9 9 M O N - F R I TEQUILA TUESDAY NIGHTS $5 Margaritas $4 Apps

RETAIL MARKET

Fresh Fish (whole or filet) - Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Hogfish and Key West Pink Shrimp

WE SERVE BEER & WINE!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10 A.M. – 9 P.M. • 10925 O/S HWY., MARATHON • 305-735-4132

Eat up.

Drink up.

Captain’s orders!

Captain’s Hour

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm daily 4 drafts and bottles • $12 Angler & Ale Burgers $ 10 Tuna Nachos • $1 Peel-N-Eats • And More Great Hook & Cook, Too! $

Join the salty crew at Angler & Ale, a new restaurant on the docks at Hawks Cay Marina.

Grab a waterfront table; sip a cold draft beer; and try our delicious Captain’s specials.

Open for Lunch and Dinner: Monday - Saturday Full Bar: Happy Hour 4-7pm 11399 O/S Hwy, MM 53 Ocean, Marathon www.NowhereBarAndGrill.com 305-998-4451

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Thanks Marathon for Voting Us

Best Happy Hour

-7 Years in a Row-

And to Matt “MJ” for Best Bartender

Wine Time Wednesday $15 select bottles all day

DAILY SPECIALS

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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MONROE COUNTY

MARATHON WEEKLY / AUGUST 19, 2016

BYE, BYE E-WASTE

The Hidden Gem located on the Gulf behind BLUEGREEN m.m. 48

County approaches 100,000 pounds a year

Come Join Us for: Bingo on Tues at 7:30pm for drinks Trivia on Wed at 7:30pm for drinks Come Celebrate Sunset at Barnacle Barney’s with Live Cannon Salute and Nightly Drink Specials!

• FREE Souvenir Koozie

w/Purchase of Entrée/Sandwich & Drink

• Entertainment Thur - Mon • Lunch & Dinner • 10% Locals Discount

CAMMY CLARK/Monroe County

1688 O/S Hwy • MM 48 • Bayside • 305-743-7298

Nearly 17,000 pounds of electronic waste collected at the Long Key Transfer Station awaits transportation to a recycling center in Miami.

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t Monroe County’s Long Key Transfer Station at Mile Marker 68 last week, 28 pallets weighing 16,824 pounds were collected and transported to Miami for recycling. The contents: obsolete and broken electronics.

It was the sixth load of e-waste picked up this year by family-owned Electronic Recycling Center, Inc., bringing the total to 98,219 pounds. Monroe County is on track to top last year’s collection of 99,500 pounds of e-waste.

“We already are seeing a lot of flat screen TVs,” said Bill Grant, supervisor of Monroe County’s Transfer Stations. “People don’t repair TVs like they used to.”

Obsolete electronics are one of the fastest growing portions of the country’s waste stream. This type of waste includes computer monitors, CRT screens, plasma screens, televisions, LCD screens, laptops, printers, copiers, faxes, calculators, computer towers, stereo systems, keyboards, mouse(s), cell phones, speakers and telephones.

Recycling these items lowers the amount of waste that goes to landfills and helps protect the environment by keeping toxic materials from contaminating the soil and leaching into ground water. Some materials are reused and re-engineered for new and innovative products.

Monroe County accepts residential e-waste free of charge at its three transfer stations. For more information or the addresses of the transfer stations, go to http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov.

- Contributed

BRIEFLY Flag football registration open now

Zonta offers mammograms for uninsured/underinsured women

Registration is open now for The City of Marathon Parks and Recreation Department flag football for ages 4 to 7 this fall at Marathon Community Park. There will be two divisions: ages 4-5 and ages 6-7. The program cost is $40. There is a skills evaluation on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m. at the north baseball field. For more information, call the park office at 305-743-6598 or visit the city web site at www.ci.marathon.fl.us/youth-flagfootball-2016/.

Zonta Club of Marathon is offering annual screenings and mammogram for those without insurance or the ability to pay. Call 305-390-0567 or e-mail info@zontaclubofmarathon.com for more information. They also offer assistance with literacy, career guidance, and mentoring.

DANGER CHARTERS Danger Charters, an eco-tour and sunset sailing company with a fleet of three schooners, specializes in sailing, snorkeling, kayaking, private charters, weddings, sunset wine tastings and special events.

Established in 1994, Danger Charters sets sail where others can’t, and without the huge crowds. Their daily trips are limited to 25 guests, and their captains and staff go above and beyond to make sure a Danger trip is the highlight of any Key West adventure.

Danger Charters is the only outfit combining traditional sailing vessels, small groups, educational eco-tours, and the original Wind & Wine Sunset Sail to give guests an unforgettable day in the Key West National Wildlife Refuge.

Along with the Marathon Chamber of Commerce, they are also a part of the Key West Chamber of Commerce, Key West Attractions Association, Key West Lodging Association, Key West Business Guild, and are regular donors to local charities, non-profits, social events, community centers, and schools.

And the best part – they offer a special local’s rate when booking direct - a 30% discount off any excursion with a Monroe County ID. The local’s discount is year-round; however, Danger Charters offers a half off discount for the month of September.

Location: Westin Marina, 245 Front Street, Key West Phone: 305-304-7999 Website: DangerCharters.com Email: dangercharters@gmail.com

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CLASSIFIEDS * 305.743.0844

Front Desk Part Time, Advocate Program Marathon office Computer skills and organizational skills required.

Bilingual, English/ Spanish helpful.

Good customer service and telephone skills are required.

Starting rate $11 per hour.

Contact Gary at (305)394-4522

NOW HIRING:

Part-time Deli and/or Retail Sales.

Apply in person at 50 Coco Plum Drive, Marathon 305-743-7743

Front Desk Receptionist

THEME: BACK TO SCHOOL ACROSS 1. It makes waste?

6. Ambulance crew 9. June 6, 1944 13. Amnion, pl.

14. Le ____ LÈman, a.k.a. Lake Geneva 15. Sandy color 16. Watts events, 1965 17. Health resort 18. Remove lid 19. *TV chemistry teacher gone bad 21. *Varsity jacket decoration 23. Always, to a poet 24. Toward sunrise 25. Glide in Aspen 28. Fat and flour sauce 30. Kick the bucket 35. “____ Brinker, or The Silver Skates” 37. UPS competitor 39. Saint in Mexico 40. October stone 41. Opposite of heads 43. *High school student 44. Ancient Roman’s garb 46. Half-man, half-goat 47. “All for one, one for all” sword 48. “Don’t you ____ ____ my blue suede shoes” 50. Tow rope alternative

CoCo’s General Store

52. Don’t do this at home?

53. Part of air terminal 55. New Zealand parrot 57. *”ABC, It’s easy as 123, as simple as ____” 60. *Mirriam’s wordy counterpart 64. *Begin, began, ____ 65. *The state sets a minimum one to start school 67. Intense 68. Rekindled 69. Marbled bread 70. *Do this in math class 71. End of prayer 72. Basic unit of electric current 73. Plural of #62 Down DOWN 1. Stay out of its way 2. Gulf V.I.P. 3. Mountain cap?

4. One tenth 5. Less taxing 6. Additional 7. *Geography classroom prop 8. Milan’s La ____ 9. Bad impression 10. Vegas cube 11. *Biology lab supply 12. Casual affirmative 15. Monument Valley landforms

20. Rainbow fish 22. Sixth sense, for short 24. Make reparations 25. *American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendation 26. On the fritz 27. Absurd 29. Sky defender 31. Assign PG-13 or R, e.g.

32. Incompetent 33. “____ clear” 34. *Miss ____, Matilda’s teacher 36. Woman’s underskirt 38. Lump in yarn 42. Above “Don’t tread on me” 45. Powerfully persuasive 49. Viet____ 51. Sales lure 54. Miss America’s headdress 56. British race track 57. Regard 58. Eye up and down 59. The Colosseum today 60. “Read’em and ____” 61. Desmond ____, apartheid opponent 62. Evening purse 63. Sales force 64. Lingerie staple 66. *PE

Career minded professional with a friendly smile and excellent people skills needed for busy veterinary office. Good telephone skills and the ability to multitask are essential to this position. Computer experience is required.

Shift hours vary between 7:30am and 6:00pm Monday -Friday with some Saturdays and Sundays included. Please apply at Marathon Veterinary Hospital at 5001 Overseas Hwy.

We Buy Gold Locally!

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn Townsquare Mall Marathon

The Hammocks at Marathon

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES $250 Sign-On Bonus!

• Maintenance/Handyman • Recreation Associate

GREAT BENEFITS:

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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

HELP WANTED

Executive Chef • Maintenance Room Attendant • Dishwasher P/T Overnight Cleaner PM Server Assistant • Retail Supervisor GREAT PAY INCENTIVES. PAID VACATIONS BENEFITS AFTER 90 DAYS Please apply in person at 28500 Overseas Highway, Little Torch Key

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 4 weeks’ vacation, 401k match & much more.

TO APPLY:

Online: jobs.bluegreenvacations.com In Person at The Hammocks: 1688 Overseas Highway, Gulf Side, Mile Marker 48, Marathon Or Call Carlos 305-743-9009 eoe

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 AUTOS FOR SALE

AUTOS WANTED

EMPLOYMENT

ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars - Vans - Trucks. Running or Not. CASH 305-332-0483

EXP. HELP ONLY needed for all positions.

Apply in person Mon-Fri 10-11am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd.

Marathon.

EMPLOYMENT

KEY WEST KIA A Wellings Automotive Company 2826 North Roosevelt Blvd.

Key West, FL (305) 295-8646 www.KeyWestKia.com

WELLINGS AUTOMOTIVE 9200 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL (305) 509-7499 www.KeyWestKia.com

Call us and SAVE, SAVE, SAVE 2008 Kia Sedona 62,000 miles, clean car!!! $8,995

2014 Kia Soul Plus model, 37,000 miles $12,790

2015 Toyota Corolla Warranty, 34,000 miles $13,990

2014 Chev Impala Low miles, loaded $13,990

2015 Kia Optima LX Low miles $15,290

2016 Ram Promaster City Van 7,061 miles, still under warranty $15,990

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

2014 KIA Sorento Loaded, 59,000 miles $15,990

2016 Jeep Compass Like new, 18,650 miles $16,490

2016 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Pickup 13,500 miles. Like new!!! $28,990

2015 Nissan Armada Fully loaded, clean car 41,000 miles $29,990 Tax, tag and DOC fee not included in sale price.

KEY WEST KIA A Wellings Automotive Company 2826 North Roosevelt Blvd.

Key West, FL (305) 295-8646 www.KeyWestKia.com

WELLINGS AUTOMOTIVE 9200 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL (305) 509-7499 www.KeyWestKia.com

Call us and SAVE, SAVE, SAVE

Looking for independent worker. Must have vehicle.

Great pay and training included.

Call 305-304-7995 Marathon - Need energetic person that would like to learn a career in the Electrical trades- must be willing to take directions and have clean VALID FL DL-- call 305-743-0399 - benefits package.

Mechanic, P/T or F/T! SMALL ENGINES Some exp. helpful. Long term employment for the right person. Islamorada.

(305) 852-0600 Long Key - Part-time Cleaner. Needed immediately. Daytime position.

Clean small office. Must pass background check anddrug screen. Paid $30 hour. Contact Bob. rnlundygvpm@gmail.com 816-738-0285 TELLER POSITIONS at FIRST STATE BANK of the Florida Keys. BIG PINE KEY BRANCH. Cash handling & balancing skills a must. Apply on line www.keysbank.com. EOE M/F/V/D Member FDIC GRACE JONES DAYCARE. Teacher needed; 45 State Hrs, Professional-Caring individual. Summer-School year. (305) 743-6064 Iris.

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 305-2942542 or fax 305-296-0054.

Ask for Elizabeth or David 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 Full-time Barista. Apply in person.

301 Sadowski Causeway, Key Colony Beach, MM 54, Ocean 305743-2001 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 NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah’s is now hiring for day and evening shifts.Please Apply In Person. 8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon Construction Foreman wanted. Needs Vehicle.

Pay commensurate with experience. Call 305-3047995 NOW HIRING Lunch & Dinner Shifts, Full Time Only with Experience. Apply in person, Grassy Key Outpost, MM 58

COLLECTIBLES

Lic# EC 525

PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive watches and Pilot watches. Old model Military clocks & watches.

Call 305-743-4578

HIRING

FOR SALE

• TOP PAY for Experienced & Licensed Electricians • Benefits • Over 36 years in Marathon • Voted Best Electrical Contractor • Confidentiality Assured • If you know someone who would like to take their profession to the next level please call:

Hot Pressure Washer. Trailer mounted and ready to go.

Call 305-304-7995.

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT Marathon Storage and Parking. Boat Trailer $55-105.00/tx MO. RV-Storage $105-150.00/tx MO. Gated, facing US-1.

(305) 610-8002

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

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

Kelly Electric 305-743-6098 Kelly6098@aol.com

Full & Part Time Positions.

Apply in Person.

Grassy Key Outpost 58152 Overseas Hwy.

Air Conditioning Service Technician / Installer Appliance Service Technician

Plantation Key Nursing Center

located in Tavernier, is seeking

C.N.A, LPN, RN, 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

HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

Restaurant General Manager 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

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JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! We are hiring for several positions in the following areas:

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ACCOUNTING • ENGINEERING • MARINA

Apply at:

2735 Overseas Highway Marathon 305-289-1748

BEACH SERVICES • RETAIL • SALES

APPLY IN PERSON AT POSTCARD INN 84001 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada • Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Questions: 305.433.9937 or recruitment@holidayisle.com

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Hiring for the following positions: Banquet Captian Banquet Houseman • Security Guard Maintenance Staff Busser • Server Food Runner • Kitchen Utility Host / Hostess

DENTAL ASSISTANT Friendly, progressive dental office on Big Pine is seeking an outgoing individual to join our team. Dental experience required. Call Dr. Golden at 305-872-4272. You may fax resume to 305-872-8803 or email to drgolden@keysdentist.com. We would love to hear from you. Confidentiality assured.

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

EOE m/f/d/v

From 9am to 6pm

NOTICE Sales Associates

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

Starting Wage $11 per hour Great Benefits!

Fun work environment Apply:

Pursuant to the provision of Chapter 194.035(1) of the Florida Statutes, the Clerk of the Value Adjustment Board is now accepting applications from individuals who are willing and qualified to serve as Special Magistrate for the purpose of taking testimony and making recommendations to the Board.

“A special magistrate appointed to hear issues of exemptions and classifications shall be a member of The Florida Bar with no less than 5 years’ experience in the area of ad valorem taxation. A special magistrate appointed to hear issues regarding the valuation of real estate shall be a state certified real estate appraiser with not less than 5 years’ experience in real property valuation. A special magistrate appointed to hear issues regarding the valuation of tangible personal property shall be designated member of a nationally recognized appraiser’s organization with not less than 5 years’ experience in tangible personal property valuation.”

All applicants must complete the Florida Department of Revenue’s Value Adjustment Board Training to qualify for serve.

3rd Key Associate

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

Fun work environment Starting Wage $14.00 per hour.

Apply:

www.ronjonsurfshop.com

www.ronjonsurfshop.com

EOE/DFWP

EOE/DFWP

Rewarding stable jobs with excellent benefits!!!

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. in MARATHON is looking for: • Medical Director/ Psychiatrist • Research Assistant • Care Coordinator/LPN Direct Care Worker

Assist residents w life skills , social activities & appointments. HS or GED Req. The Guidance/Care Center, Inc, a division of

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. in KEY WEST is looking for: • Driver • Adult/Child Behavioral Health Therapist • Adult Case Manager Visit www.guidancecarecenter.org or http://careers.westcare.com to apply.

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

Please forward resume to: Nicole Rhodes Nrhodes@monroe-clerk.com

Now Hiring

Assistant Manager with Social Media, Management and Marketing Experience.

Or by mail: Amy Heavilin, CPA Clerk to the Value Adjustment Board PO Box 1980 Key West, FL 33041-1980 *Deadline for submission is September 1, 2016

50+ hours per week, plus Holidays and evening events Pay to Commensurate with Experience Café and Guest Services

Please apply at Aquarium Encounters or send resume to

info@floridakeysaquariumencounters.com

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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HIRING!

HELP WANTED

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

We are now hiring for the following positions:

Secretary Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Driver

is now hiringfor day and evening shifts.

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon

Yellowtail Inn Now Hiring:

Desk Clerk House Keeper

A Cut Above

Key Colony Beach Motel 441 East Ocean Drive KCB, FL

FL Licensed Barber or Hair Dresser for walk in hair cuts

305-289-0411

Call 305-289-4622

Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Help Wanted

FULL TIME, PART TIME FRONT DESK RESERVATIONIST Candidate must be friendly and outgoing with excellent customer service skills. Basic computer skills and proper phone etiquette required. Bi-Lingual a plus. Some weekends and evening shifts required.

Please apply in person.

Yellowtail Inn 58162 Overseas Hwy, Grassy Key 305-743-8400

let’s do business let’s do business FAAST MOBILE SERVICE Specializing in Personal Watercraft & Jet Boat Repair – over 20 years

Glenn Faast, Owner

305 481-9106 / faastg@aol.com Licensed #29240-101686 Commercial / Residential

Steve G. Collins General Agent

Old American Life Insurance Company Kansas City, Missouri

• Serving Ocean Reef to Key West since 1976 Call Steven at (443) 691-4524 for a free quote on "Whole Life" and Finale Expense Insurance.

3520 Broadway Kansas City, Mo 64121

Office 1-800-733-6242 Cell # (443) 691-4524

SALT SERVICE, INC.

Florida Solar Contractor CVC 56734

New Swimming Pools Fiberglass and Concrete Remodeling and Plastering

MASTER MARINE SURVEYOR SERVING ALL THE KEYS

e-mail:

www.saltservice.net 2992 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 Showroom MM 48.5

Fla Lic. #W312421

CERTIFIED MARINE SURVEYS

cell:

305-289-1150

Peace of Mind for seniors in the Florida Keys since 1939.

MARCH HARE MARINE SERVICES

office:

We Service and Sell Marine A/C, Refrigeration, Watermakers, Batteries, Solar Systems, Anything Electrical!

CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE TODAY.

305-743-3368 305-240-4487 mhms@juno.com CAPTAIN DAVID A. FOLEY

Lic# CPC1457751

305-849-8063 • Marathon, FL

got brick?

LICENSED CFC1427241

10700 5TH AVENUE GULF P. O. BOX 500995 MARATHON, FLORIDA KEYS 33050

installation • repairs commercial retaining walls brick cleaning & sealing Dave Keller (305) 304-3966 family owned & operated

Now Hiring

Waitstaff, Food Runners & Hosts Great Opportunity to work year round!

Please apply in person daily at 3pm.

Sparky's Landing! (305) 684-9799

LIFE ON THE LINE BAIT DELIVERY SERVICE

LIVE

FRESH

FROZEN

PILCHARDS - PINFISH - CRABS BALLYHOO - HOMEMADE CHUM & MORE ISLAMORADA TO KEY WEST CALL FOR PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

BUSINESS: (305) 998-4854

CELL: (813) 480-4137

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let’s do business - (305) 743-0844 Vacation Rental Property Managers We maximize owners income while maintaining homes to the strictest standards.

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

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

305-390-2315

www.KeysRentalsOnline.com

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

Spalling Repairs

Lic. #CGC 1515665 #CFC 1428730

Concrete Restoration Concrete Butterfly Steps New Construction Floors/Tile Docks

Specializing in Concrete Restoration

(305) 735-4042

WWW.ROYAL-CREST.COM

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

Excellent References Upon Request

305-766-0819 305-924-0179

Nails by Ivis

Manicures • Pedicures Acrylics • Gelish • Facials • Waxing

5177 Overseas Highway Book now for the Explore4 promo...

free beverages, specialty dining and more! Call us at 305 743 7575

Business hours: MON-TUE-THU-FRI 9am to 4pm Appointments by request.

MARINE & RESIDENTIAL AUTOMATION SYSTEMS Audiovisual.

Lighting & Control.

Navigation & Satellite.

Residential.

NMEA certified.

sales@starlightmarine.com / 954-745-7992

Taoist Tai Chi® Looking for balance?

Join us for our Open House in Marathon Wednesday, Sept. 7th 6:30pm St. Columba Episcopal Church, 52nd Street, Gulf

(305) 748-0799 - keylargo.fl@taoist.org www.taoist.org/usa

(Between Office Depot & Main Post Office)

Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-1631

www.marathonhairandnailsalon.com

Specializing in Color and Highlights Haircuts Keratin Treatments

NEW & REPAIR

305-664-0099 www.TikiHuts.com

STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

OVER THE SEAS PROPERTIES • Condo & HOA Management • Property Management • Commercial & Residential Real Estate • Home Watch & Maintenance

305-304-9373

otsproperties.com

Randy Currelly & Thea Knott

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5177 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 (Between Office Depot and Main Post Office)

305-289-1631 www.marathonhairandnailsalon.com

Business Cards Published In 10,000 Copies Weekly

MECHANICAL STATE CERTIFIED AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR

The new degree of comfort

Erick Ruiz

(305) 492-9535 Tri_cityair@yahoo.com

Participating Independent Contractor

CAC 18116742

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s ’ a n a D AIR CONDITIONING Lic # CAC 1818326

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL www.danasairconditioning.com

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

All Keys Real Estate

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

Brenda Alexander

Broker Associate

Selling The Florida Keys...

10055 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 305-481-5156 (Direct) www.KeysIslandSales.com Brenda@KeysIslandSales.com Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

Great Prices, Good Service, Good People Joel & Bonnie Cadbury

Call the Experts!

Licensed & Insured Lic # CAC056987

305-289-1748

2735 OVERSEAS HWY MARATHON, FL 33050

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

Ceramic Tile We Do Porcelain Installations!

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

Licensed & Insured Contractor # CACO53827

DOT PALM, Inc. LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES

SP 3636

TREE CLIMBER WANTED F R E E E S T I M AT E S FREE

MULCH

WWW.DOTPALMS.COM

ARTIC TEMP, INC. Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Residential, Commercial & Marine Ice Machine - Sales - Service Phone: (305) 743-5288

Fax: (305) 743-6887

Pregnant?

APPLY FOR INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT!!!

Fight Zika mosquitoes without harming your pregnancy with poisons. A greener alternative for mosquito control. Pesticide-free and easy to install.

WWW.WINDOWSCREENMOSQUITOTRAP.COM

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

Julie@casacasadesignstudio.com www.casacasadesignstudio.com

POSH ISLAND GIFTS & HOME DECOR

CASH

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LEARN HOW TO DANCE

GOLD

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

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

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

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BEACH FRONT PROPERTIES $3,950,000

1275 Coury Drive, Key Colony Beach

Custom designed, superior poured concrete construction, this 4bd/4ba home is built like a castle. Direct open water views, balconies, elevator, marble floors, gourmet kitchen with over the top appliances. Main level guest suite with private bath and second level master bedroom with fireplace, private balconies and kitchenette. In ground infinity edge pool with sandy beach area.

$849,000

58622 Overseas Highway, Grassy Key

Spectacular ocean views from this beautiful multi house property, with a POOL. Enjoy the ocean breeze from the main house while entertaining in an upgraded kitchen with new appliances and granite counter tops. 3 other cottages are on the property perfect for your guest to retreat at the end of the night. The vacation rental opportunity is HUGE! Don't miss this chance to own this gem in paradise.

$1,300,000

57652 Overseas Highway, Grassy Key

Newly renovated ocean front property. Gated 3 bedroom, 3 bath home. Fully furnished with washer, dryer and other kitchen appliances. Apartment for family or guests downstairs. If it is to be a homestead, the insurance should be based on pre-FIRM, as it was permitted in 1973.

$350,000

58244 Overseas Highway, Grassy Key

This beautiful vacant lot has both water frontage and highway frontage. Take a walk on your own sandy beach and enjoy exquisite open water views. This lot is a true ''Keys'' dream!

BEN DANIELS Cell: 305-395-2723 Twitter: @superrealtor3

www.marathonhomesales.com