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In this issue, the Weekly Newspaper covers many of the races that will be decided on Tuesday, Aug. 30.

However, with worries over approaching bad weather, the Monroe County Supervisor of Elections is urging voters to cast their vote at the Islamorada library or the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo. Early voting closes at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27.

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Vote early on August 26th or 27th, or on Election Day, August 30th.

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LOCAL CHATTER

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / AUGUST 26, 2016 GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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Coffee brings a lot to the table. It can make the difference between a morning and a “good morning.” As students, coffee was always there to help us with late night assignments and classes scheduled too early. As adults, it helps transition into the workday and likely reduces workplace violence. And these days, as the only “safe” vice left to the law-abiding readers of The Weekly, it comes in a boggling amount of varieties. So the Weekly asked locals to …

Describe your perfect cup of coffee.

“Coconut milk ice latte, or an espresso straight,” said Amanda Chavez of Midway Café.

Lauren Sander said, “Iced café con leche, with the works.”

Shannon Masey of Islamorada Fish Co. has very specific tastes. “Pilon brand coffee, two creams, one equal, blended with my magic bullet. I only like it if it has a nice layer of foam,” she said.

Shirlera Goimbert, also of the Islamorada Fish Co., said. “Iced coffee, but very sweet.”

“Coconut milk café con leche with raw sugar and toasted coconut flakes,” said Wendy McClung. Sign us up!

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Lawless said he still has some things to figure out, including whether his family will follow him to the Keys immediately. As for the heat and humidity, he claimed to be no stranger to it. He said that there has been 47 consecutive days of over 90 degree temperatures in North Carolina, so he’s looking forward to the ocean breeze.

Lawless has served on the City of Raleigh Utility Advisory Board representing Knightdale since 2010. He’s been a member of the Knightdale Kiwanis Club since 2012.

He’s married with three children and listed walking, hiking and biking and cultural events as personal interests.

Lawless said he hopes to begin work within 30 to 45 days.

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n 1989, in a rural small town in North Carolina, Seth Lawless began his career as the town administrator making a whopping $22,000. Flash forward 27 years to Tuesday when Seth Lawless was officially selected as manager for Islamorada Village of Islands from a field of four candidates.

Lawless had never been to the Keys before this week. He attended the catered meet and greet at Founders Park Monday evening and then went on to the closeddoor interviews with the council Tuesday morning. Each candidate met one-on-one with the five council members. That afternoon, just two of the four candidates were called to the podium in front of the public. Some of the same questions that were asked in private were posed again.

“I had never been to that kind of forum before, so it was a little different, but it wasn’t anything that I or the other candidate couldn’t handle. It’s what we signed up for,” Lawless said.

Most recently, Lawless served as town manager in Knightdale, North Carolina where he resides.

He consistently has held city management positions throughout North Carolina for more than two decades. He’s excited to take the position and work for everyone in the village. “Florida has strict Sunshine Laws, and that transparency makes things move more easily,” Lawless said.

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Seth Lawless, a former town manager from North Carolina, has been selected as top administrator for the village.

I had never been to that kind of forum before, so it was a little different, but it wasn’t anything that I or the other candidate couldn’t handle. It’s what we signed up for.

— Seth Lawless

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nited Airlines will begin seasonal service at Key West International Airport, with flights to and from the airline’s gateway hubs at Newark Liberty International Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

Beginning Dec. 16, 2016 and running through May 4, 2017, United will be the only carrier to offer daily nonstop service between the New York area and Key West. United’s Newark (EWR) is its largest hub operation in the New York City area and offers customers convenient connections throughout the Northeast and Midwest.

From its hub at Chicago O’Hare (ORD), United also will provide Saturday only nonstop service to Key West — the only nonstop service between Chicago and Key West. This service begins Jan. 7 and will run through April 29, 2017, with Embraer 170 regional jet aircraft, with 70 seats.

Tickets for these flights to Key West went on sale last week Aug. 20.

“United is the only airline to offer nonstop service between Key West and our hubs in Chicago and New York/Newark,” said Brian Znotins, United’s vice president of Network. “While other airlines are adding seats to the same airports in Florida, we saw an opportunity to offer customers more choice and convenience by serving Key West nonstop from Chicago and New York.”

During the more than yearlong effort working with the United to bring these flights to Key West, Airport Director Donald DeGraw said the airport received tremendous support from the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, the Key West Chamber of Commerce and the Monroe County Tourist Development Council.

The BOCC, which oversees the airport, waived airport fees for the first year of service.

“We all worked very hard to make this happen,” DeGraw said. “Nonstop jet service to Newark and Chicago will provide our customers with unparalleled convenience and worldwide connectivity, and of course United’s first class customer service.”

United Ground Express, a subsidiary of United Airlines, will provide airport ground handling services at Key West – including customer service, station operations, and ramp and cargo.

Several new jobs will be created with the start of United service at Key West International Airport. United Ground Express is now accepting applications.

To apply, go to www.unitedgroundexpress.com. Candidates should select “Join Our Team,” select the Key West posting, create their profile and submit.

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ELECTION SEASON

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Incumbent faces qualified challenger in Clerk of Court race HEAVILIN VS. MADOK

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ncumbent Monroe County Clerk of Court Amy Heavilin is being challenged by a former employee of the same office. Kevin Madok previously served as assistant finance director under Clerk of Court Danny Kolhage. The county clerk serves a four-year

term.

Heavilin says she leads by example and wants to continue projects she’s started as Clerk, which include e-recording, e-notices, and more. “I have a unique set of gifts, talents and experience that exceeds my opponent’s for this job,” she said citing credentials such as State of Florida Certified Clerk and Comptroller, CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Internal Auditor.

At a recent Hometown PAC meeting, Heavilin was asked about tension in the Clerk’s office.

“The transition has been very challenging,” she said about high turnover rates — 18 employees retired, and 17 moved to other county agencies, and others who relocated. “Sixty-eight percent of my staff turned over.”

To help with the turnover, she wants to offer employees defined career paths, competitive compensation packages, flexible scheduling, and professional development opportunities. According to the Clerk, she said there are only four vacancies in her almost 100-person staff.

Madok said the issue is leadership. “I wouldn’t be running if I didn’t think I could do a better job,” he said. “There is a lack of stability and predictability in the office right now.”

He said the issue with retention lies in employees being constantly repositioned to different roles within the office. “Most of the tasks require experience, and no one can get that when they are being moved around so often.”

Madok previously has been elected to Layton City Council and served on the Florida Keys Community College Board of Trustees. Currently, he’s in charge of strategic planning for Monroe County.

Heavilin said it’s easy to criticize until you walk a mile in the Clerk’s shoes. She cited the need to reopen the accounting ledgers to make adjustments to include wastewater assessments from previous years.

“This office impacts other county offices largely,” Madok said. “The Clerk’s office is the nerve center of the entire county and the Clerk’s role is to serve them.”

The Clerk of the Court effectively works as both the head accountant and head secretary for Monroe County — performing the accounting duties and managing the official record.

The winner of the Aug. 30 Republican primary will face Democrat Ron Saunders.

Incumbent faces wastewater official in county commission race MAJESKA VS. MURPHY THERESA JAVA

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ounty Commissioner Sylvia Murphy has held the District Five seat for the past 10 years. She ran unopposed in 2012 and finds irony in that her prior two, and current, opponents have all served on the Key Largo Wastewater Board. This year, both she and fellow Republican Robbie Majeska, a Key Largo business owner, vie for the seat.

The Monroe County Commission election is a partisan race, but since both Majeska and Murphy are registered Republicans, and are the only two to qualify, all Keys voters, regardless of party, will cast a vote. Thus, the winner will be decided on Aug. 30.

“We are in the middle of so many things. We are catching up from things that should have been done 12 to 14 years ago, and then of course the recession hit us. My main thing is the roads that get flooded. Neighborhoods like Stillwright Point in Key Largo, Stock Island, and all the low points of the Keys. This is ruining people’s cars. We’re talking about $40,000 vehicles just being ruined from driving through the flooded area. This is the biggie,” Commissioner Murphy said.

Murphy has been a Tavernier resident for 62 years and before running for public office, she was a member of the Monroe County Human Services Advisory Board, and a member of the Upper Keys Health Care Taxing District, or Trauma Board. She volunteered with the Tavernier Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Corps since and is a current officer of the Tavernier Community Association.

Majeska moved to the Keys in 1998 to raise his family and open a small business in Key Largo, Keys Kritters. He was elected and served two consecutive terms on the Key Largo Wastewater Board, and said he’s proud of the board’s accomplishments. He said he’d also like to focus on Upper Keys’ traffic and the Florida Department of Transportation’s treatment towards Keys businesses.

Both candidates have strong opinions on affordable housing.

“Affordable housing in the Upper Keys should have been addressed 10 years ago when the housing allowance was reviewed. I do believe that the current commissioner let all the Keys money go to Marathon and the Lower Keys,” Majeska said.

Commissioner Murphy said, “I don’t know what we are going to do with affordable housing, that is an ongoing issue, but I’d like to accomplish that during my next term.”

The new term begins January 2017.

ELECTION SEASON

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Race for 16th Circuit Judge draws qualified candidates HAMILTON VS. STOBER SARA MATTHIS

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hen Judge Reagan Ptomey announced his retirement after 28 years on the bench, Sharon Hamilton and Rob Stober threw their hats in the ring. Hamilton resigned from her job in the judicial system in order to campaign, and Stober, a partner of the Hershoff, Lupino and Yagel law firm, has been attending events up and down the Keys.

Hamilton touts her court system experience. She has served as both the director of judicial case management and general magistrate for the 16th Circuit in Monroe County. Before that work, she was a private attorney for two decades “The general magistrate position is quasi judicial — I sat on the bench and presided over hearings and motions,” she said, adding that she wrote opinions on more than 4,000 cases that were then sent on to the presiding judge to sign off on. In layman’s terms, that job is akin to “assistant judge.” She said she can be effective immediately as she understands the inner workings of the judicial system. “I understand how all the pieces of the puzzle fit together — the court reporters, jail personnel and public defenders.”

Stober is a private attorney with 19.5 years of experience, and a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law. “What I bring to the table is well rounded experience — I’m a lawyer, a businessman, a member of the community and a family man,” Stober said.

Stober worked for a law firm specializing in admiralty and marine law, as a staff attorney for Geico and, in the Keys, a more general caseload of civil litigation involving all types of disputes.

Both Stober and Hamilton emphasize the temperament a judge should have.

“The most important thing a judge can bring to the bench is wisdom and an understanding of the community,” Stober said.

“The right decision isn’t always the most popular one. It’s going to take courage to do this job.”

“As a judge, I would treat people with fairness, respect and dignity,” said Hamilton. “It’s often a judge’s job to de-escalate the situation, not escalate the situation — especially in family court.”

Stober said his leadership skills are up to the task of assuming the bench.

“At 22 years old, I was in charge of a $450,000 budget and hiring and firing crew aboard a private yacht that I was captain of. I’ve managed a staff of legal assistants and hired experts. I am a partner in a law firm. Twice, I’ve been president of the chamber and for the Rotary Club I am the volunteer coordinator of 350 people who work the Nautical Flea Market. I have shown myself capable of handling any situation,” Stober said.

The weather on Tuesday …

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ll locals should have an eye on the tropical disturbance over the Leeward Islands. In addition to regular preparations – locating documents, putting up shutters, etc. — locals should head to one of the nearest polling places (listed below). Vote early in case the weather is ugly on election day, Tuesday, Aug. 30.

Early voting ends Saturday, Aug. 27. The early polling places are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.: • KEY WEST: Supervisor of Elections Offices: 530 Whitehead St #101.

• MARATHON: 10015 Overseas Hwy. (in the 100 Street Center).

• KEY LARGO: 102050 Overseas Hwy. #137 (in the Murray Nelson Government Center at MM 102).

• BIG PINE KEY: Big Pine Key Community Park, 31009 Atlantis Dr. (at the end of Sands Road).

• ISLAMORADA: Islamorada public library on Overseas Hwy. at MM 81.7.

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bout eight teams — ranging from Key West to MiamiDade — gathered Saturday at Founders Park in Islamorada for the Area 11 Special Olympics swim meet. The hot and sunny day began with an opening ceremony, complete with speeches, athletes on parade, and even a torch. Organized like a regular swim meet, with a couple of unique events, the athletes were all winners celebrating their victories with dancing and huge smiles.

— Weekly Staff report SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly 1. Sisters Mira and Leila hold an encouraging sign at the event.

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2. Monroe County Superintendent of Schools Mark Porter addresses the crowd during the opening ceremony.

3. One of the first events is a 25-meter ‘assisted swim.’ This mainland athlete had a huge smile on her face the whole way!

4. During the opening ceremony, a Special Olympics athlete recited the pledge: ‘Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.’

5. The junior varsity and varsity volleyball squad volunteers at the event alongside coach Kathy Ets-Hokin.

6. Treasure Village Montessori school cheerleaders, some of them swimmers themselves, hold handcrafted signs.

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DARE I SAY IT

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Thanks for democracy

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JASON KOLER born in Florida and raised in Ohio, is the “better looking and way smarter” Keys Weekly publisher.

When not chasing his children or rubbing his wife’s feet, he enjoys folding laundry and performing experimental live publishing.

his Tuesday Monroe County voters will settle several longrunning debates when polling locations close at 7 p.m.

These contests will be the culmination of years of preparation for some, and months of hard work for most. For many of those on the ballot, their candidacy began long ago when they first moved to Monroe County, graduated from law school or passed the “Uniform Certified Public Accountant” exam.

The good people on these ballots deserve our gratitude for giving us the opportunity to practice one of the founding principles of our government — democracy.

While its easy to assume the campaigning began just a few months ago with cocktail receptions and bumper stickers, a number of these candidates began plotting their campaigns last summer.

And these endeavors can be expensive.

From the signs to the advertising, mailers and expenses a candidate can easily spend upwards of $50,000 to land a job where they might have to re-apply again in two, four or six years.

And then there is the windshield time. Time away from friends, family, dinner tables, soccer games and fishing.

Full blown, countywide contests require a tremendous time commitment because of the linear makeup of the Florida Keys. To win a race, candidates are expected — if not required — to attend multiple, weekly Rotary club meetings (there are seven in Monroe County), the monthly Chamber of Commerce’s After Hours and luncheons (there are five in the Monroe County), plus all the charity events, political forums and the regularly scheduled meetings for their perspective office. Monroe County candidates can easily put 100,000 miles on their cars in 12 months. This amounts to countless hours spent away from their work, too.

No matter which candidate you choose this Tuesday and again in November, please take a moment to thank them for keeping democracy alive.

These candidates have placed their personal and professional lives in full public view because they believe in public service.

The jobs, although they may seem glamorous, are most often not, and all the candidates deserve our sincerest appreciation.

Let’s show our appreciation by hitting the polls.

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HEALTH

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LOCALS ZAP ZIKA Educational outreach continues GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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he state Department of Health and Florida Keys Mosquito Control District hosted its third educational and public outreach event about the mosquito-borne Zika virus on Aug. 24 in Islamorada. Students from Florida Keys Community College, staff of Mariners Hospital, members of FKMCD, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, community emergency response teams, Medical Reserve Corps, and concerned residents all came to view the presentation.

Repellants was handed out, and the initial overview of the Zika virus was discussed. At the completion of the presentation, 34 volunteers were split into 15 groups to hand out nearly 2,000 educational fliers in the Upper Keys.

“This was the largest turn out we had of the all the presentations.

The crowd was engaged and asking questions,” said Alison Morales-Kerr, public information officer with the state Department of Health. “Where the presentation lasted 30-45 minutes previously, we spent nearly an hour talking about outreach ideas.”

On Tuesday, the state Department of Health announced 15 new cases — four in Orange County, four in Miami-Dade County, three in Osceola, one in Collier County, and one in Pinellas County. Five of the cases (Pinellas County and MiamiDade) are not travel related. The Miami-Dade cases originating in the Wynwood neighborhood (MiamiDade) were first reported in July, and have now been confirmed. On Thursday, another Keys’ case was reporter, see sidebar.

Florida Department of Health’s Morales-Kerr, Cynthia Wright, and Mosquito Control’s Beth Ranson presented various aspects of the virus.

The seminar covered the origin of the virus, symptoms and incubation, its spread in Latin America, travel related and non-travel related cases, transmittal, and prevention methods around the home and outdoors.

Also in attendance were Dr. Stanley Zuba, Democratic candidate for Mosquito Control District 4 race, and U.S. Congressman Carlos Curbelo, who also took to the streets to help educate locals.

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GABRIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly 1. Laura La Beur, left, candidate Stanley Zuba, and Leslie Patterson of Mosquito Control make their rounds through the neighborhood of Kahiki Harbor.

2. Various agencies and organizations, along with concerned citizens, gathered at the Islamorada Fire Department to discuss educational outreach among the community.

CYNTHIA WRIGHT/Contributed.

3. U.S. Congressman Carlos Curbelo, left, and Beth Ranson, Mosquito Control’s public affairs officer, hand out mosquito prevention fliers to locals.

4. Alison Morales-Kerr, public information officer, presents the data.

5. Following the presentation, 15 teams coordinated to spread fliers and educational resources along various communities in the Upper Keys.

A second case of Zika travelrelated infection in Monroe County was reported late Thursday. However, the individual was only visiting and has since left the Keys. At the direction of state officials, the local staff of the state Department of Health is prohibited from revealing the visitor’s locale in the Keys.

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Ciao Hound, a new, must-go eatery THERESA JAVA

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t’s simple, it’s elegant and most of all, delicious. Ciao Hound Italian Kitchen & Bar is Postcard Inn’s newly revamped restaurant. It pairs authentic Tuscan flavors with fresh Keys-sourced ingredients. It boasts the comfort of a bygone era with stylish wallpaper and classic Sinatra tunes without being pretentious.

Executive Chef Dario Olivera said his favorite dish to create there is the margherita pizza.

“Simple makes me happy. It’s just good tomatoes and fresh basil that give it such flavor,” Olivera said. His favorite selection to eat from the menu, though, is the “Italian” — an open-face panini with solid white albacore tuna, arugula, black olives and sliced hard-boiled egg, created by Regional Executive Chef Andy Gayler.

“We really put our heads together to come up with the menu,” Gayler said, and it’s evident at first bite. The burrata caprese salad is solid proof of his modus operandi. It’s a fresh Italian cheese made from mozzarella and cream. It rests on a bed of arugula and halved grape tomatoes and red onions.

Amy Cornaire, the director of catering and events at Islamorada Resort Company said, “The bruschetta is so good and I love the cutting board and mason jar presentation. It’s almost too cute to eat.”

Ciao Hound advertizes itself as family-friendly and affordable. And, as its name suggests, a

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Ciao Hound features a full bar serving wines by the glass and bottle, local and imported beers, classic mixed drinks and Italian-inspired cocktails, including the Limoncello Sunrise, Tiramisu Mudslide and Coconut Espresso Martinis. The Loaded Bloody Mary is served with prosciuttowrapped shrimp and a chicken wing. On tap, there is the Holiday Isle IPA and a Tangerine Wheat beer among others.

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Top: The pesto chicken Panini, foreground, should be accompanied by it’s ‘fratello,’ the Italian panini with solid white albacore tuna, arugula, black olives and sliced hard-boiled egg.

Middle: Prosciutto-wrapped shrimp makes an excellent appetizer.

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / AUGUST 26, 2016 BRIEFLY

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

What organizations and activities are you involved with at CSHS and why are they important to you?

Student Council, Key Club, Environmental Club, Interact Club, soccer, lacrosse, marine science, and National Honor Society. It’s important to me because I love representing the school to the best of my ability. I love being involved because it makes the high school experience that much better.

Instagram or Snapchat? What’s your favorite filter?

Snapchat. My favorite filter is the bee one because it modifies your voice. I love the streaks and want to reach 365, my highest so far is 210.

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

The biggest challenge is that everyone knows everybody else and we have to go to Miami for the malls, big stores, and restaurants. There is no way to avoid these things; it comes with living in a small town.

What are your plans after high school?

I want to attend Florida State University. I want to major in physical therapy and minor in photography or marine biology. Then I want to work in a hospital when I’m older.

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

Honestly, I wouldn’t mind coming home after college because my brothers and parents are here and it’s so beautiful here. I loved growing up here, so I think my kids would love it. All in all it depends where work takes me.

SENIOR

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

Leadership. I have learned many life lesson on how to stay organized, prioritize things, and how to deal with people.

SAVE THE DATE

1935 hurricane ceremony honors those who passed

Tuesday, Aug. 30 • Election day.

The Matecumbe Historical Trust will host its annual Labor Day service on Monday, Sept. 5 at 9 a.m., honoring those who perished during the Hurricane of Sept. 2, 1935. The service will be held at the Islamorada Hurricane Monument located, at MM 81.8. The yearly service will include invocation, recognition of special guest, presentation of colors, singing of the national anthem and America the Beautiful, guest speakers, history of the hurricane, the placing of the memorial wreath and the benediction. For more information please contact 305-393-0940.

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

Alligator Lighthouse swim set for Sept. 17

EMMA UPCHURCH

Who has been your biggest inspiration at CSHS and why?

My two biggest inspirations are Ms. Sereikas and Ms. Rosenow. They both have done so much for this school.

They inspire me to want to do better for myself and the good of the school!

The fourth annual Swim for Alligator Lighthouse will be Saturday, Sept. 17, taking off from The Moorings Village & Spa resort. Solo, two, and four-person teams have seven hours to complete the nine-mile course. Individuals must show proof of completing a prior 1,650-meter or one-mile swim in 35 minutes or less to compete solo.

The course features an in-water start and a beach finish, ending shoreside.

Prizes will be awarded during the sunset ceremony at 6 p.m. Registration and check-in is Friday, Sept. 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. Entry is $150 for solo, $120 per person for two-person teams, and $90 per swimmer on four-person relay teams. See www.swimalligatorlight. com for details.

Pasta Night supports counseling services Living Springs Counseling will be selling "Pasta Night" tickets for the Sons and Daughters of Italy's annual fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 18. For every $10 ticket sold, $5 will go to support Living Springs Counseling programs. To buy your tickets go to "Living Springs Counseling" page on Facebook, or call 305-942-4226. Pasta night will be at the Key Largo Civic Club.

Island Girl Mini Triathlon Tavernier Creek site The Island Girl Mini Triathlon is set for Sunday, Oct. 30. The triathlon consists of a one-mile paddle, six-mile bike ride, and one-mile run on Old Highway in Islamorada. The paddle portion can be done from either a board or kayak.

There are two different division for the category. There will also be a solo and relay division. Relay divisions are for two or three individuals, there is no age category. Solo price $40, Relay kayak and paddle $50. Call 305-3951551 for more information.

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Sept. 2-4 • Heroes Salute festivities at Hawks Cay Resort, Duck Key, including 5k run, BBQ, fireworks and music concert.

Thursday, Sept. 1 • Marrvelous Pet Rescues Yappy Hour, Marker 88, Islamorada 7 to 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 4 • Wetstock at 1 p.m. at Picnic Island off Big Pine Key. Music all day.

• All America BBQ, Concert and Fireworks from 7 to 11 p.m. at Hawks Cay Resort, Duck Key. Monday, Sept. 5 • Labor Day holiday. Please stop wearing white shoes. Or sandals with socks. One of those.

• 1935 Hurricane Ceremony at 9 a.m. at Islamorada Hurricane Monument.

Tuesday, Sept. 6 • Adult coed kickball league at Founders Park, Islamorada.

Thursday, Sept. 15 • Marathon City Hall grand opening from 10:45 a.m. to noon.

Saturday, Sept. 17 • Swim for Alligator Light at 8 a.m. from The Moorings Village and Spa, Islamorada.

Sunday, Sept. 18 • Sons and Daughters of Italy’s “Pasta Night” at 5 p.m. at Key Largo Civic Club.

Sept. 22-25 • Marathon International Bonefish Tournament.

Saturday, Oct. 1 • Purple Pumpkin Gala at 6 p.m. at the Islander Resort, a Guy Harvey Outpost, Islamorada.

Saturday, Oct. 8 • Southernmost Marathon and Half at 5:30 a.m. in Key West. Expect morning delays at triangle.

Sunday, Oct. 23 • Zombie Bike Ride starting at 2 through 9 p.m. from Fort East Martello, Key West.

Get your dates to sara@keysweekly.com or kristen@keysweekly.com.

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ENTERTAINMENT

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / AUGUST 26, 2016

GABRIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly

SNAPPER’S Dwayne Mcgregor – Friday, Aug 26 Dwayne Mcgregor – Saturday, Aug 27 Snappers Reggae Sunday – Sunday, Aug 28 Steve Venini – Monday, Aug 29 Billy Davidson – Tuesday, Aug 30 The Dana Collins Band – Wednesday, Aug 31

Pederson is a South Florida native.

Try Megan Hylton’s Cinnamon Bun Martini.

Bumby’s

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ver at Bumby’s, general manager and bartender Megan Hylton is on to something.

Need a drink, but have a sweet tooth? Try the Cinnamon Bun Martini that Megan has concocted, and cover all the bases. It’s made with RumChata, Belvedere Vodka, vanilla ice cream, and an icing and cinnamon graham cracker rim.

The Mobile, Alabama native came to the Florida Keys seven years ago. Having previously studied special education from Jefferson State, in Birmingham, working hospitality is quite the change.

Now she spends her free time snorkeling, hanging out at the Moose Lodge, and taking care of her cats — Buttercup, T.K., and Annabelle. A favorite pastime is collecting pearls she finds while shucking oysters — she has 37 in various sizes and shapes. When she’s on the other side of the bar, Hylton’s go-to is Tito’s vodka and soda water. “I also like a Sapphire or Hendrix dirty martini,” said Hylton.

Visit Hylton at Bumby’s, located at 82779 Overseas Highway, Islamorada at MM 82.7.

Hours are 5 to 10 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Sunday brunch is also available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

MOKA MAKES JAZZ

Vocalist Pedersen returns to Cafe Moka

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iami jazz vocalist Wendy Pedersen will perform on Wednesday, Aug. 31 at Café Moka in Tavernier. Pedersen performed at the very first “Live at Moka” concert. She is a favorite performer in South Florida as her high-energy vocals and emotional delivery has been captivating audi-

ences for years.

Pedersen, a graduate of the University of Miami’s Studio Music and Jazz Vocal Program, has won many awards including the Southern Bell/Pace “Jazz Artist of the Year” and a Miami New Times “Best Vocalist.” She will be joined by Tal Cohen on piano, Goetz Kujak on drums and Robert Grabowski on bass.

Cafe Moka has organized a special menu of flatbreads and tapas to accompany the evening of jazz. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. Admission (only) is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Cafe Moka is located at 91865 Overseas Highway. To make reservations, call Café Moka at 305-453-6271.

— Contributed

GILBERT’S Baga Tricks – Friday, Aug 26 Shane Duncan Band – Saturday, Aug 27 The Regs – Sunday, Aug 28 Kevin Hurley – Tuesday, Aug 30 Bobbe Brown – Wednesday, Aug 31 SKIPPER’S DOCKSIDE Lee Sharp – Mondays, Saturdays Bob Bonnen – Tuesdays Ronnie Molyneaux – Wednesdays Scott Youngburg −Thursdays Bobbe Brown – Fridays Mike DiMaggio – Saturdays Reggie Paul – Sundays LORELEI’S CABANA BAR AND RESTAURANT The Dana Collins Band – Friday, Aug 26 Static Band– Saturday, Aug 27 Billy Davidson – Sunday, Aug 28 Daft Like Jack – Monday, Aug 29 Dennis Holmes – Tuesday, Aug 30 Webb & Davidson – Wednesday, Aug 31

BRIEFLY

Bike riders welcome for ReMARCable Ride The ReMARCable Tour de Keys, a 100-mile Key Largo to Key West bike ride, is set for Saturday, Sept. 24.

The event raises money for MARC, a Monroe County nonprofit agency that serves adults with developmental disabilities. Riders are scheduled to leave Holiday Inn Key Largo at 7 a.m.

and pedal over 42 bridges and breathtaking open-water views. Participants can ride solo or form teams of up to four people. The ride can be relayed, with the 100 miles split among team members. Along with the registration fee, each rider is asked to raise at least $100 in pledges to be donated to MARC. Stops are planned at approximately 10-mile intervals on the way down the Overseas Highway and a finish line party at the Westin Key West Resort & Marina. Registration fee is $80 per person through Sept.

12. To register, visit raceroster.com/ events/2016/8899/the-remarcabletour-de-keys.

Take Stock in Children scholarships available Applications for the 2016-17 school year are now available in Monroe County middle and high schools.

Students in grades 7 through 10 who meet the income and academic guidelines should apply for a Take Stock In Children college scholarship. Upon successful completion of the Take Stock in Children program, high school graduates receive a four-year college scholarship which may be used at any Florida public college or university.

Applications and information regarding the TSIC program are available by contacting 305-293-1546 or Chuck.

Licis@keysschools.com.

TSIC scholarship applications for the current year are due Friday, Sept. 23.

FASHION

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / AUGUST 26, 2016 This is a beautiful suit, but not particularly practical for Sandbar Sunday.

ENDLESS SUMMER We live in the Keys, so here are some tips for finding your next perfect swimsuit

• Wear the right suit for the occasion.

While on vacation a few years ago, I entered the LEAH MAKI ocean during high surf warnings. I only waded in is a fashion-obup to my knees but when sessed style Keys that wave came in it took blogger, formerly from Minnesome down like a freight ta. Her current train. As I was rolled to infatuations shore, I came up for air include statement in a sandy mess only pieces, dramatic to realize my bikini top heels, red lipstick and vintage had moved and was no costume jewelry. longer covering what it Visit LeahsFabuwas meant to. I had accilousFinds.com dentally exposed myself for more of her to an entire beach full of musings. vacationing families. It was then that I realized my suit wasn’t meant for swimming. If you’ll be swimming or active, be sure to chose a suit that will stay in the right place for your activities.

The recent Swim Fashion Week in Miami Beach featured hundreds of bikini clad models strutting the runway wearing resort and swim collections for 2017. The latest and greatest in swim design is always inspiring to see, but at times makes me realize how unwearable many of the designs actually are. The most outrageous designs included feathers, fringe, head-to-toe mesh, corsets, and crocheted skirts. It’s not just the embellishments that make them not so user friendly but those itsy bitsy teeny weeny bikinis have gotten even smaller. According to a local news station, bikinis are half the size and 16 times more expensive than they were 25 years ago.

Below are a few tips to help you find the best suit for you.

• Make sure the suit is wearable. If your suit is the size of dental floss, it’s likely it is not meant be worn in public. Likewise, wearing a suit with non water-friendly embellishments or capes, likely a drowning hazard, are also not swim friendly. There are some suits with designs so intricate that they really can never be worn past the runway. They more closely resemble pieces of art than they do clothing. Could you imagine trying to get one of these suits off in time to use the restroom?

• Beware of cutouts. If you choose a chic designer suit with cutouts and mesh inserts, don’t forget to apply sunscreen.

Forgetting sunscreen in those areas is a tan line nightmare waiting to happen and will leave your body looking like a patchwork quilt.

• Be confident. The right suit is the one that makes you feel confident. On a recent girls’ trip, I watched 10 of my besties spend two sun-soaked days in swimsuits boogie boarding on the ocean, riding down the waterslide and lounging poolside.

These women are beautiful not because they have perfect bodies but because of the confidence they each have in who they are. Love your bodies regardless of your size and never be afraid to rock what you got.

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Biancca Vasquez, left, Kimberly Berger, Barbara Sukow, Savannah Holmes, Yaima Lemus-Sanchez take care of their loyal customers from all over the world, including women who plan vacations specifically around visits to the Upper Keys shop.

Skivvy business

Lion’s Lair celebrates 20 years THERESA JAVA

theresa@keysweekly.com

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imberly Berger opened up a bathing suit and lingerie retail shop, Lion’s Lair Boutique in 1996. She sold simple bathing suits that retailed for about $15. Over the next several years, gas prices were steadily rising, which was driving the cost of fabric and textiles up. Berger had to make a decision: to continue selling cheap bathing suits or to take her shop in a completely different direction by offering luxury apparel. She chose the latter and, since then, the shop has expanded and accumulated a following.

Lion’s Lair now sells high-end intimate apparel, bathing suits, shoes, jewelry, GIVING BACK: clothing and more. It offers bridal underBy donating a gently used garments and boudoir sets and a huge bra to Lion’s Lair, you reselection of name brands, particularly Emceive a 5 percent discount preinte, which is considered the crème de towards a new bra purla crème of lingerie. Berger said that the life chase. The used bra will be span of the suits and bras that she sells is gifted at the Lotus House years-long, that the clothing holds up well Women’s Shelter in Overand is made to last. town, Miami.

“No two people are the same,” Berger said.

The proof: Lion’s Lair offers more than Lion’s Lair Boutique 210 different sizes of bras, band sizes Swimwear and Lingerie ranging from 28 to 52 inches and cup sizes 82185 Overseas Highway from A to S. Of the four full-time floor asIslamorada, Florida sistants, there is always a “custom-fitter.”

305-664-9921 This means she has gained extensive www.llswim.com knowledge, over years, to custom measure all women for bra fittings.

“The right fitting bra makes all the difference in the world,” said Barbara Sukow, a custom-fitter who has been employed at Lion’s Lair for eight years. “I love what I do, I’m able to help women breathe better.”

To celebrate its 20 years of business, Berger is planning a succession of events. Berger recently returned from a Las Vegas trade show and is putting together a trunk show Sept. 2-5. Brand names such as Lise Charmel, Éprise, Antinea and Antigel will be featured.

The following week on Thursday, Sept. 8, she plans a Wacoal trunk show with more scheduled until the end of year.

The special events celebrate a special success. At the end of July, Intima Magazine hosts a prestigious industry awards ceremony in New York City. This year, out of 350 nominees, Lion’s Lair placed in the top 25 in the “Customer Service” category.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / AUGUST 26, 2016

Locals celebrate ‘VJ Day’ Victory over Japan signaled end of World War II

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gabriel@keysweekly.com

here will be a VJ Day celebration lunch on Friday, Sept. 2 at noon, sponsored by the Tavernier Elks Lodge 1872.

VJ Day is the day the Japanese formally surrendered to allied forces in the South Pacific and the official end of World War II. The event has been coordinated by local veteran Capt. John Felso, a former Army helicopter pilot and Ray Eubanks, Exalted Ruler of Lodge 1872. Felso is graduate of the Army’s helicopter pilot program of 1968, and later went on to pilot civilian fixed-wing aircraft, such as the PT17.

“We have county transportation to pick up anyone who needs it, and for veterans the meal is free,” said Eubanks. “We have two World War II members at our lodge. We like to do a lot for our veterans because without them we wouldn’t have what we do today.”

The celebration will pay homage to the brave Americans who fought in WWII. The final remnants of the “Greatest Generation” are few and far between, those left are approaching 100 years old. Keys families with living veterans who served in WWII are encouraged to bring their hero. All WWII veterans, and their caregivers, will be provided free lunch and drinks. The music of Eva Joyce, a former USO performer for U.S. troops, and the late Glenn Miller Band, a popular big band of the era, will be the entertainment.

All veterans are welcome, in or out of uniform, as well as the public.

Felso hoped to have two WWII veterans that served aboard the USS The Bunker Hill (CV-17), which was struck by two Japanese kamikaze planes on May 11, 1945. Unfortunately, these heroes have passed on, one recently, but have left an incredible story of bravery.

Pearly Lee was a Navy sailor working propulsion systems in the lower decks of the Bunker Hill.

When the Kamikaze planes engulfed the air craft carrier in flames, the only way Lee and others survived suffocation was by taking turns breathing inside a spray of salt water, which contained some oxygen.

“I knew Pearly well. If you could pick anyone to be your grandfather, he’d be the one. He was a gentleman in every sense,” said Felso.

Bernie F. Thompson, known simply as Juicy, was an aircraft gunner in the air wing of the ship. “His nickname was Juicy because for his deadly precision. After leaving the battle, the flight group returned to find the ship burning. They were forced to land aboard another nearby vessel after the danger had passed. Miraculously, the Bunker Hill was able to return to port, though it had taken heavy damage and casualty.

Felso knew both men personally, and said that connection was just one of the inspirations to organize this lunch.

Non-military guests are asked for an $8 donation and reservations are suggested by calling 305-8521872. Transportation for handicap vets and others will be provided by Monroe County Transportation, passengers must be registered, if they are not already. Call 305-292-4424.

ALFRED EISENSTAEDT/Contributed

GABRIEL SANCHEZ

This iconic photo was taken on VJ Day.

Japanese foreign minister, Mamoru Shigemitsu, signed the surrender to Allied supreme Commander Douglas McArthur aboard the USS Missouri, following the bombings of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Emperor Hirohito made the order to surrender days after the two atom bombs killed at least 120,000 Japanese.

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CLASSIFIEDS * 305.743.0844

HIRING! Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

is now hiringfor day and evening shifts.

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon

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: PIONEER DAYS ACROSS 1. “Peter, Peter Pumpkin ____” 6. Lawyers’ league 9. Versus “Wall” street?

13. Less than 90 degrees 14. Eric Stonestreet on “Modern Family” 15. Beautiful, in Spanish 16. Overthrow an argument 17. It comes with or without seeds 18. “___ ___ for the courage of the fearless crew, the Minnow would be lost” 19. *Ingalls’ homestead setting 21. *a.k.a. American bison 23. Junior 24. Tom, not Tabby 25. Cathode-ray tube 28. Deity, in Sanskrit 30. Belonging to Cree, e.g.

35. Cambodia’s neighbor 37. *An outlaw does it to his horse 39. Zzzz 40. Miners’ passage 41. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ guitarist Benmont 43. “The Man Who ____ Too Much” 44. Angers 46. “The Way We ____” 47. Abominable humanoid

CoCo’s General Store

48. It’s meant to be 50. Display displeasure 52. Word for a nod 53. Oration station 55. Type or kind 57. *____ Murrieta, a.k.a. the Robin Hood of El Dorado 61. *Cowboy’s biannual trip 65. Loathing 66. Flying saucer 68. Oceanic trenches 69. Caffeine-containing nut tree, pl.

70. Hard to escape routine 71. Hanukkah coins 72. At one time, formerly 73. “____ he drove out of sight...”

74. “The Waste Land” poet DOWN 1. *Wyatt or Virgil 2. Tennis serving whiz 3. Lowest brass instrument 4. Lady’s pocketbook 5. Retread, past tense 6. *Homesteader’s purchase, sing.

7. *Hudson’s ____ Company 8. Naked protozoa 9. State of irritation 10. Karenina or Kournikova 11. Object of worship 12. Post WWII military alliance

15. Inmates without hope of freedom 20. Like helium 22. Last, abbr.

24. March tradition 25. *Corps of Discovery explorer 26. Half of diameters 27. Works hard 29. Whoopi Goldberg’s opinion, e.g.

31. Pac Man’s blue ghost 32. 1970s disco band “____ M.” 33. Mountain ridge 34. *Corps of Discovery explorer 36. Kind of cell 38. Shade of beige 42. Sunny prefix 45. Stonecrops 49. Chi forerunner 51. Programmer’s clumsy solution 54. Accustom 56. Strike a pose, in church 57. “Knock-Knock,” e.g.

58. O in b.o.

59. Pains 60. African tea 61. Memorization by repetition 62. Kosher establishment 63. “If it were ____ ____ me...”

64. Attention-getting sound 67. *Trading post ware

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.

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / AUGUST 26, 2016

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

AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars - Vans - Trucks.

Running or Not. CASH 305-332-0483

EMPLOYMENT

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

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

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Call us and SAVE, SAVE, SAVE 2013 Chev Cruze Loaded $12,475

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

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

2015 Kia Optima LX Low miles $15,290

2014 Toyota Tacoma Pickup 33,000 miles!!! $15,490

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

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

2015 Dodge Journey SXT Third row seat $18,990

2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Like new $24,990

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

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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. ***KEYS FISHERIES*** NOW HIRING In all positions for our 2016-17 Lobster Season. Apply in person at 3390 Gulfview Ave., Marathon. EOE/DFWP Part-Time Housekeeper for Small Motel, MM 80. $9.50 per hr. Call 305962-5243. Posicion de limpieza en pequeño hotel. MM 80. $9.50 por hora. Llame a 305-9625243 Mechanic, P/T or F/T! SMALL ENGINES Some exp. helpful.

Long term employment for the right person.

Islamorada. (305) 8520600 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 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 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 Seeking stable happy energetic personality for PT sales position in fun gift shop. Must be year-round Marathon resident; retirees welcome. Stop in to schedule appointment at 11528 Overseas Highway Marathon LOOKING FOR Wait Staff, Food Runners & Hosts. Established busy restaurant - must apply in Person. Sparky’s Landing, Key Colony Beach NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah’s is now hiring

EMPLOYMENT for day and evening shifts.Please Apply In Person. 8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon Construction Foreman wanted. Needs Vehicle. Pay commensurate with experience.

Call 305-304-7995 NOW HIRING Lunch & Dinner Shifts, Full Time Only with Experience.

Apply in person, Grassy Key Outpost, MM 58 EXP. HELP ONLY needed for all positions. Apply in person Mon-Fri 10-11am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd.

Marathon.

Lic# EC 525

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

COLLECTIBLES PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive watches and Pilot watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305-743-4578

FOR SALE Hot Pressure Washer.

Trailer mounted and ready to go. Call 305-304-7995.

APARTMENT FOR RENT For rent - Waterfront 2 bedrooms. Great view with balconies.

No smoking, no pets. $2195 per month. Call 5617580447.

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Plantation Key Nursing Center

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located in Tavernier, is seeking

12 hr shifts days and nights available

We offer a

competitive wage and benefits program.

To apply for position, Please submit your Resume to

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FISHING MISC. ALL TYPES OF PERMITS! Rock Shrimp, King Fish, Atlantic Snapper, Grouper Gulf, 6 Pack Reef & Pelagic.

Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line pkg. Many other permits avail. We buy, sell & broker all types of permits. Call before you buy or sell!

Please call for prices.

Licensed & Bonded.

All permits guaranteed valid for transfer.

Many ref’s avail. John Potts Jr. 321-784-5982 or 321-302-3630 www.shipwusa.com

Full & Part Time Positions.

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Assistant Manager with Social Media, Management and Marketing Experience.

50+ hours per week, plus Holidays and evening events

Air Conditioning Service Technician / Installer Appliance Service Technician Competitive wages & benefits 100% medical • Matching 401K Vacation • Paid Holidays

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Apply at:

2735 Overseas Highway Marathon 305-289-1748

Pay to Commensurate with Experience Café and Guest Services

Please apply at Aquarium Encounters or send resume to

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

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Become Part of our Extraordinary Banking Team

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

Assistant Branch Manager

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.

Ideal candidate will be an experienced banker who leads by example. Actively participate in selling and delivery of all bank products and services. Must have strong track record of success with internal operations, sales coaching and exceptional customer service.

Marathon

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.

For more information and to apply, please visit our Career Center at: www.iberiabank.com AA/EEO/M/F/D/V/Drug Free

OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT Office spaces FOR RENT starting at $250/mo.

Parking spaces also available.

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

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

JOB FAIR! Thursday 9/1/2016 • Noon – 5:30 Overseas Conference Center 61 Hawks Cay Blvd • Duck Key, FL 33050

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

Starting Wage $11 per hour Great Benefits!

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Guest Service Positions

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THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. in KEY WEST is looking for: • Child Case Manager • 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.

All Housekeeping Positions • Steward / Dishwasher Overnight Steward • Reservation Agent Receiving / Storeroom Attendant Building Maintenance Engineer Hairstylist • On Call Spa Technicians • Front Desk Front Desk Supervisor • Marketing Coordinator Telephone Operator • Recreation Attendant Pool Attendant • Food Server • Bartender • Cook Food Server Assistant • Marina Dock Hand Competitive Wages & Benefits, Great Environment, Development Opportunity, Meal Per Shift, Parking.

Please complete all applications on line before coming to the Job Fair www.hawkscayjobs.com Equal Opportunity Employer

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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MECHANICAL STATE CERTIFIED AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR

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