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MARATHON WEEKLY / SEPTEMBER 02, 2016

Elon Musk: “Whoops! My bad!”

Judge Peary Fowler, left, Monroe County Attorney Bob Shillinger and Monroe County Commissioner Danny Kolhage recount the votes on the Marathon pool referendum on Wednesday in Key West. For more on the story, see page 4.

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The Food

Our Community Best Place to People Watch: Sombrero Beach, Sunset Grille, Publix Best Place to take the Kids: Aquarium Encounters, Sombrero Beach, Dolphin Research Center Best Event: Seafood Festival, Celtic Festival, Fourth of July Best Park: Community Park, Rotary Park, Sombrero Beach Best Sunset: Sunset Grille, Old 7 Mile Bridge, Keys Fisheries Best Place to Have a Wedding: Sunset Park (KCB), Hyatt/Faro Blanco, Hawks Cay Best Neighborhood: Behind the airport, Sombrero, Key Colony Beach Best Local Celebrity: Mike Puto, John Bartus, Leigha Fox Best Non-Profit Organization/Foundation: Dolphin Research Center, KAIR, Habitat for Humanity Best Place to Take a Date: Butterfly Café, Marathon Cinema, Hideway Café Best Band: Storm Watch, Stone Crabs, Cory & Ty Best Elected Official: Bill Kelly, John Bartus, Mark Senmartin Best Tourist Attraction: Aquarium Encounters, Turtle Hospital, Dolphin Research Center

Best Key Lime Pie: Sweet Savannah’s, Burdines, Publix Best Fish Sandwich: Fish Tales, Burdines, Keys Fisheries Best Fine Dining: Hideaway Café, Barracuda, Steak & Lobster House Best Ethnic Food: Frank’s Grill, La Méditeranée, Takara Best Cup of Coffee: Curly’s, Leigh Ann’s, Keys News & Coffee Best Bartender: Amanda (Castaways), Holly (Sparky’s), MJ (Sparky’s) Best Happy Hour: Sparky’s Landing, Tarpon Creek, Castaway Best Live Music Venue: Hurricane, Sparky’s Landing, Sunset Grille Best Pizza: Tarpon Creek, Hurricane, Driftwood Best Margarita: The Island, Sparky’s Landing, Overseas Lounge Best Late Night Spot: Overseas Lounge, Brass Monkey, Ale House Best Breakfast: Stuffed Pig, Stouts, Wooden Spoon Best Lunch: Key Colony Inn, Fish Tales, Brutus Best Bar: Overseas Lounge, Sparky’s Landing, Ale House Best Waterfront Dining: Lazy Days, Sunset Grille, The Island Best Overall Restaurant: Castaway, Key Colony Inn, Hideaway Café

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

The Businesses Best Resort/Hotel: Hyatt/Faro Blanco, Tranquility Bay, Hawks Cay Best Accounting Firm: Bishop and Rosasco, Cruz Morato & Assoc., L&K Financial Best Gift Shop: Marooned In Marathon, Uniques by Kennedy, Casa Casa Best Fishing Guide: Capt. Wayne Albert, Capt. Jack Carlson, Capt. James Simcic Best Dive Shop: Tildens, Halls Dive Center, Capt Hooks Best Bait & Tackle Shop: Tackle Box, Capt Hooks, Big Time Bait & Tackle Best Customer Service: Publix, Fishermens Hospital, D’Asign Source Best New Business: Shady Palm Art Gallery, Overseas Lounge, Sol Shine Yoga Best Doctor: Dr. Ron Samess, Dr. John O’Connor, Dr. Steve Smith Best Landscape Company: D’Asign Source, Dot Palm, Gonzalez Landscaping Best Auto Repair: Island Auto Service, Andy & Dave’s, Marathon Tire & Lube Best Family Owned Business: D’Asign Source, Royal Furniture, Frank’s Grill Best Photographer: Keys Shot, Barry Gaukel, Maggie Sayer Best Marina: Marathon Marina, Hyatt/Faro Blanco, Shelter Bay Best Vet: Dr. Mike Dunn (Keys Animal Hospital), Dr. Doug Mader (Marathon Vet Hospital), Dr. Kristin Hall (Marathon Vet Hospital) Best Salon: Salon Blanco, Glitterati, Hair Masters Best Contractor: Keys Contracting Services, Kelly Electric, D’Asign Source Best Jewelry Store: Midas Touch, Alo Jewelers, J&J Jewelers Best Clothing Store/Boutique: DK Style Hut, Anthony’s, Bayshore Clothing Best Place to Work Out: Keys Fitness, Keys Strength, Nick’s Gym Best Pool: Sunset Grille, Hyatt/Faro Blanco, Hawks Cay Best Law Firm: Patrick Stevens, Thomas Wright, Frank Greenman Best Bank: Centennial Bank, BB&T, Keys Federal Credit Union Best Realtor: David Grego, Brian Schmitt, Derrick Johnson Best Real Estate Office: Coldwell Banker Schmitt, American Caribbean, ReMax/All Keys Realty Best Business: D’Asign Source, Kelly Electric, Castaway

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Yes, we are talking about beer, the deeply favored and flavored love child of grain and hops combined in such a way that it could make monks swoon. From ancient time to present, around the world, people have had a long-standing, devoted love affair with beer. So we asked locals

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“Red Dog. I always remember ‘The Dog.’ Now I moved on to vodka, Absolute Raspberry to be exact,” said Katie Hamilton.

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POOL POLL: YES

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he Monroe County Supervisor of Elections counted the Marathon pool referendum question twice. The recount, which happened in Key West the day after the election, revealed one more “yes” vote than previously tallied — bringing the total to 865 for the pool, and 861 against.

Monroe County Supervisor of Elections Joyce Griffin said that any vote that is that close – less than one half of one percent – is immediately subject to an automatic recount, according to state law.

One aspect that seems to be poorly understood, according to Marathon Mayor Mark Senmartin, was the very nature of the question. The answer reveals nothing more than public interest in a community pool for Marathon, he said.

“This is a non-binding referendum; this is not a promise that the city is going to build a pool,” he said Wednesday. “This is just the beginning of a conversation.”

“At the end of the day, this is a math problem. If, through multiple avenues, we can figure out a way to make this happen, then we should. But if we can’t, there isn’t anybody on the council that wants to hurt the city. If we can’t do it, we wont do it.”

Some officials are cautioning the public to not look at the referendum results too closely.

“My honest opinion is that it didn’t matter if it was 10 votes for, or 10 votes against. [The results reveal] the city is very interested in a pool. It’s up to us to figure out to fund it, what should be the next step,” said Marathon Councilmember Dan Zieg. He said he’s familiar with the financial details for the Jacobs

Aquatics Center in Key Largo, which he said is subsidized by Monroe County.

“We are probably going to have to engage an independent consultant to look at the cost of building a pool and maintenance. We have to examine those costs 15 to 20 years out. I’m willing to keep an open mind.”

Steve Cook, a candidate for Marathon City Council, said he’s ready to have that discussion.

“I’m all for the conversation,” he said, adding he realizes the importance of adding family-friendly activities in the Middle Keys.

One of the biggest components of a possible pool for Marathon is its potential location. The most obvious location is at the former Marathon Manor property located next to the high school, and owned by the Monroe County School District. Marathon Councilman Bill Kelly is planning on bringing forward a motion to formally ask the district to donate the Marathon Manor land to the City of Marathon.

Another option on the table for a public pool is a private-public partnership where a developer would be granted the land, in exchange for developing both affordable housing and a public pool. Several Marathon officials said they are in conversations with developers who are seemingly interested in pursuing this option.

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ELECTION RESULTS

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VOTING BY THE NUMBERS

Tuesday saw a 32 percent turnout as Monroe County voters went to the polls.

Below are the results, photos and reflections of the candidates. What’s next? The sidebar details the local races to be decided in November.

IN NOVEMEBER: • Marco Rubio (R) will face Patrick Murphy (D) for U.S. Senator • Joe Garcia (D) faces incumbent Carlos Curbelo (R) for U.S. Representative.

• Incumbent Holly Raschein (R) faces Dan Horton (D) for State Representative.

• Anitere Flores (R) faces Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D) and write-in candidate Brent Artz for State Senate.

• Kevin Madok (R) faces Ron Saunders (D) for Monroe County Clerk of the Court.

• Incumbent State Attorney Katherine Vogel (D) faces challengers Dennis Ward (R) and Shad Neiss (LPF).

• Robert Lockwood (R) and Trish Gibson (D) vie for Public Defender.

• Brandon Pinder (R) faces incumbent Steve Smith (D) for Mosquito Control, Dist. 3.

• Janet Wood (R) faces challenger Dr. Stanley Zuba (D) for Mosquito Control, Dist. 4.

• Incumbent Jill Cranney Gage (R) faces Oliver Kofoid (GR) and Kathryn Watkins (D) for Mosquito Control, Dist. 1.

• Incumbent Tim Root and Carol Schreck will have a run-off for Utility Board, Group 3. (NPA) • Incumbents Dan Zieg, Bill Kelly and John Bartus, and newcomer Steve Cook, are running for three open seats on Marathon City Council. (NPA) • Jill Zima Borski is challenging incumbent Mike Forster for Village of Islamorada Council, seat 5. (NPA) • David Boerner, David Purdo and Cheryl Meads are running for Village of Islamorada Council, seat 2. (NPA) — Weekly Staff report

IMPORTANT RACES:

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Sharon Hamilton

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COUNTY COMMISSIONER, DIST. 5

Kevin Madok

Mindy Conn

41.19% Ed ‘Captain Ed’ Davidson

Robert Stober

Robby Majeska

61.99% Sylvia Murphy

KEVIN MADOK will face Ron Saunders in the general election for Clerk of the Court:

“I am going to work on replenishing the campaign funds because I went all in for the primary, even though my supporters told me I was going to win handily.

We are in the process of building a larger campaign organization and re-tooling the message. It’s a very difficult challenge, but I have confidence that our strategy will result in victory.”

MONROE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDMEMBER ELECT MINDY CONN beat Ed ‘Captain Ed’ Davidson to serve District 3:

“I take office in November. By January, I hope to begin holding regular ‘office hours’ before every scheduled board meeting in all areas of the Keys. That way, anyone can feel free to come to me with concerns, or interests, or suggestions. I want to start hearing from the community.”

Kevin Madok thanks his supporters after he defeated incumbent Amy Heavilin. He celebrated at Camille’s on Simonton Street.

KEY WEST MAYOR Randy Becker 30.44% Craig Cates 62.57% Ed ‘Krane’ Karsch 6.99% UTILITY BOARD MEMBER, GROUP 2 Peter Batty 60.02% Tom Milone 39.98% SOLAR POWER Y 80.86% / N 19.1% MARATHON POOL Y 50.1% / N 49.8% MOSQUITO CONTROL, DIST. 3 Stephen Hammond 48.47% Brandon Pinder 51.53% MOSQUITO CONTROL, DIST. 4 Janet Wood 53.50% Larry Zettwoch 46.50%

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MARATHON WEEKLY / SEPTEMBER 02, 2016

A soggy week in the Keys

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his past week, Invest 99L veered just South of Key West as the disorganized low pressure spread rain throughout South Florida and over Cuba. The slow moving system continued a Westward path, moving into warmer waters in the Gulf of Mexico. And on Aug. 31, at around 2 p.m., became Tropical Storm Hermine.

At presstime, the National Hurricane Center reported that Tropical Storm Hermine was located 135 southwest of Apalachicola. Its expected to make landfall around midnight. Florida Governor Rick Scott referred to TS Hermine as “life-threatening” and issued a State of Emergency.

He’s urging residents to prepare ahead of the storm as TS Hermine is expected to bring forceful winds and up to 15 inches of rain in parts of the state.

Keys unscathed RAIN: Throughout the Florida Keys, the Rainfall from Aug. 26 to 31: wind and rain had already been felt by The National Weather Service residents.

Office in Key West: 3.37 inches “Most locations in the Keys picked Marathon Airport: 2.10 inches up around 2 to 3 1/2 inches, with Key John Pennekamp Coral Reef West picking up most of its rain on State Park in Key Largo: 3.32 Saturday, and the Middle and Upper inches Keys receiving more rain Monday and Tuesday,” said Warning Coordination WIND: Meteorologist Jon Rizzo of the National Peak gusts overland/overwater: Weather Center Forecast Office in Key Key West Airport: 37 mph on West. “Generally speaking, with the exAug. 29 overland. ception of the North and Western sides NWS office Key West: 39 mph of Key West due to a thunderstorm on Aug. 27 overland.

Saturday afternoon, more rain fell in Marathon Airport: 32 mph on the Middle and Upper Keys than in the Aug. 30 overland.

Lower Keys.”

Carysfort Reef North Key The National Weather Center ForeLargo: 46 mph on Aug. 30 overcast Office collects official and unofficial water. weather reports from various locations around the Keys.

“We have gone from rain, to rainbows, to sunshine. Thankfully we had no damages here. I’ve seen a plethora of rainbows, so that was the good part about the recent weather,” said Park Services Specialist Keely Final, of Bahia Honda State Park.

Gusts around 40 mph were reported through the weekend and into the early week.

“We didn’t have any problem with the normal operation of the parks,” said Hattie Jenkins, Parks and Recreations Administration Assistant for the Village of Islamorada.

Flooding seas were not an issue, as there was no storm surge in the Florida Keys. However, a small craft advisory was issued for Florida Keys Coastal waters Sunday morning reports Rizzo.

• The 2nd Installment for the 2016 Real Estate Property taxes are payable September 1st and due by September 30, 2016.

• Local Business Tax renewals for 2016/2017 will be delinquent after September 30, 2016. Penalties begin on October 1, 2016.

• Beginning October 1, 2016, The Tax Collectors Office located at 1200 Truman Ave will be selling City of Key West Residential Parking Permits at the cost of $10.00.

• The Monroe County Tax Collector’s offices will be closed on Monday, September 5th 2016 for Labor Day. • Per Monroe County Ordinance 23-85(c) every owner, manager, rental agent or association engaged in the business of renting accommodations (residential or commercial) on a daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, must pay for each rental an amount of $20.00 per year.

• Property that is rented for less than 30 days at a time is required to have a transient rental license from the Dept of Business & Professional Regulations (myfloridalicense.com)

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Sharon Hamilton, 74, passed away Aug. 23, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Marathon, Florida. A celebration of life and the spreading of her ashes will be on the Marathon Lady in Marathon.

Ms. Hamilton was born March 23, 1942 in Newburyport, Massachusetts.

She married John Swanton in 1960 and they raised three children in Newton, New Hampshire. She remarried in 1987 to Robert Hamilton and moved to Marathon, Florida which she called home.

She was a school bus driver in New Hampshire and has worked at the Marathon Manor and the Visitors Center in Marathon. She also earned her CNA and was happiest when helping others.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, John Swanton and her second husband, Robert Hamilton.

She is survived by her three children: Tressa Wohlers of Marathon, Florida and husband George Wohlers; David Swanton of East Hampstead, New Hampshire; and Renee Swanton of Fort Myers, Florida. Her grandchildren; Kai Simcic-Swanton, Kyra Simcic-Swanton, Thomas Wohlers and wife Tiffany and Ryan Wohlers all of Marathon, Florida, Derek Swanton and Lucah Swanton of East Hampstead, New Hampshire; and three sisters; Beverly King of Revere, Massachusetts, Jackie Marzioli of Haverhill, Massachusetts and Jeanene Goucher of Seabrook, New Hampshire and 2 great grandchildren; Ethan and Colton Wohlers.

She was a huge supporter of our troops and worked with AdoptaPlatoon. Memorial gifts can be made in her name at AdoptaPlatoon.org or AdoptaPlatoon, P.O. Box 234, Lozano, Texas 78568.

Georgia Maria Schraffenberger was born at the Lower Keys Medical Center in Key West on August 31, 2016. Arriving weeks before her scheduled due date, Georgia entered the world at 5 pounds and measuring 18 inches.

She is the first child for Ryan and Julie Schraffenberger of Key Colony Beach. Her mom is an accountant with ReMax/All Keys and her dad is a community activist and former politician who owns and operates Promotions Guy. Georgia’s maternal grandparents, Mark and Denise Macomber reside in Dearborn, Michigan while her paternal grandparents, Keith & Linda Schraffenberger, live in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

A first generation Conch, she will grow up in a much more hospitable climate than her parents and yet has already displayed a strong affinity for the Detroit Red Wings.

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Late Mayor Ramsay commemorated Crane Point Memorial Garden grows

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he Memorial Garden at Crane Point Hammock gained a notable addition on Aug 30. Late Marathon Mayor Dick Ramsay was commemorated with a plaque, as family and friends came to pay their respects. Since established, the garden is home to more than 30 families of the Marathon and Florida Keys Community. Each area of the Memorial Garden is unique, as Curator Suzie Curry has made it her prerogative to make every section special.

Mayor Ramsay’s plaque is located off a small trail, in a serene part of the garden and has a special accent — a “golden” shovel. The shovel signifies his unwavering commitment to breaking ground.

“We know Dick turned a lot of soil and has done so much for the community,” said Charlotte Quinn, chief operations officer at Crane Point Museum.

The occasion was somber and reflective for those who attended. Sherriff Rick Ramsay shared a few thoughts on his father, commenting that one of the reasons the late mayor cared for the community so much, was because of the way that locals came together in difficult times. On that day, Ramsay’s sentiments couldn’t be truer.

— Weekly Staff report

2. “In Loving Memory of Mayor Dick Ramsay,” reads the commemorate plaque. The plaque was proposed by Marathon Councilmember Dan Zieg, who paid for it out of his own pocket.

3. Mike Puto, left, Marathon Councilwoman Michelle Coldiron, Crane Point’s Charlotte Quinn, Marathon Councilman Dan Zieg, Marathon Deputy Manager George Garrett, widow Thea Ramsay, son Sherriff Rick Ramsay, and daughter Laura Gratton honor the late Dick Ramsay.

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1. Ramsay’s daughter Laura Gratton, left, widow Thea Ramsey, and son Rick Ramsay plant new flora in the memorial garden.

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n Sunday, Sept. 4, Hawks Cay Resort on Duck Key is having a big party. It starts off with a beach grill of all-American BBQ that runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $26 for adults and $13 for kids ages 4 to 12 years old, (free for babies).

The good news is the ticket also earns the holder free admission to the Howard Livingston & Mile Marker 24 concert. Dance, rock and cheer from 8 to 10 p.m. with an all original tropical island band. Just pull up a seat at the fire pit, lounge by the pool, or hunker down at the tiki bar.

The fireworks start at 10 p.m., the conclusion to the resort’s annual Heroes Welcome Tribute Weekend.

Again, the barbecue ticket earns entrée to the night-sky extravaganza.

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he Coral Shores Hurricanes over powered the Marathon Dolphins in a 38-6 victory at home. The teams played out the first half until the game was called due to inclement weather.

Nevertheless, coach Alponso Bryant is proud of how the Hurricanes performed in every phase of the game. “We really got a lot of production from our backs, they put up a lot of yards on offense,” said Bryant.

Coach Bryant says their quarterback, Juan Pablo Abbrrezco, managed the game well. Coral Shore’s Aiden Hawkins also had a big game, breaking for a 51-yard touchdown and recovering an onside kick. On defense, Cam Cameron intercepted Marathon’s Jackson McDonald deep in Dolphin territory for a touchdown.

“Depth in the lineup was a major problem for the Dolphins,” says head coach Anthony Davis of Marathon. After a nose injury to Stevie Sainz, the team had difficulty on both sides of the ball. “Since the preseason, he’s been the catalyst and leader that’s had everyone in line. It was big blow,” said Davis.

“They came out driving hard on the line and we had a hard time containing the pressure. We had to switch to a passing attack to adjust, which isn’t necessarily our style of play,” said Davis.

The Dolphins anticipated a heavy rushing attack from the Hurricanes, and after an early three and out, felt they could implement their game. The Hurricanes took advantage of poor tackling from Marathon, got in the open field, and the rest was history.

Coral Shores looks to continue winning, facing Miami Country Day School Friday, Sept. 2. The Dolphins look to bounce back from the defeat, facing Ransom Everglades School at home on the same day.

Coral Shores' senior Josh Holper, center, maneuvers away from Marathon defenders Braydon DiMarino (15) and Emilio Marin (right) during the crosscounty rivalry on Friday in Tavernier.

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ept. 1 may be a historic day of change in the country of Venezuela. Opposition to President Nicholas Maduro’s government has planned a day of protest in the capital of Caracas, and is calling for a complete referendum on the administration. The worsening economic situation has sent the country into a tailspin of hyperinflation, crime, and instability.

Consider: • According to the International Monetary Fund, inflation is forecast to hit 480 percent this year and top 1,640 percent in 2017.

• The murder rate is hotly contested according to reports published in The Miami Herald. A Venezuelan official put the rate at 58 homicides per 100,000 citizens (that’s more than 18,000 murders), but the Observatory of Venezuelan Violence puts the number at 91 murders per 100,000 citizens. Very murdery, indeed.

The economic realities has caused desperation among Venezuelans lacking even the most basic needs. Venezuelans have to stand in line, for hours at times, to shop for food. Citizens are crossing the border illegally to buy food in Colombia. Last month, the country tasked the military with distributing food. Hospitals are having severe shortages of medicine, and sweeping blackouts are turning off life-saving machines.

Ex-patriots living in the Keys express hopelessness and frustration.

“You can’t send food because you can’t be sure it’s not going to be stolen. We send what we can in terms of basic goods like medicine, hygiene products, and supplies,” said Jose Lera, a Marathon resident of 20 years. “If we can send money, we send smaller amounts. If you send large amounts, you need to justify it to the government and that may put our families in danger.”

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Both he and his wife, Yeni, have parents and siblings living in Venezuela and say the situation couldn’t be worse. They’ve traveled twice to the Venezuelan embassy in New Orleans to vote for the opposition party, and plan on continuing to do so. They say that it’s their duty to help their people, even from so far away.

“The corruption is rampant throughout every level. If you’ve been a part of an opposing group or have signed any sort of referendum in the past, the C.L.A.P (the government agency tasked with distributing foods) often won’t give you food,” said Yeni.

Alejandro Acosta, and his brother Eduardo, of Eco Pools Inc. in Marathon, have lived in the United States for more than 20 years.

“Before I would send toys and presents for my family. Now its basic items like pampers, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, and a little money,” said Alejandro. “What’s happening there is very sad.

We’re working to solve the problems my father-in-law has with receiving medicine and supplies. What saddens me the most is knowing the next generation won’t have the same opportunity that we did.”

Eduardo Acosta said he visits the country frequently and has noted the crackdown on citizens’ rights. Eduardo points to officials like former President of the National Assembly, Diosdado Cabello, as one of the corrupt figureheads that seeks to keep the Maduro regime in power.

“Along with sending what little money I can, I mobilize every time the opportunity arises to vote. I think their needs to be more collaboration in sending necessary goods,” said Eduardo. “I just got a letter from my niece asking for basic medicine. All we can do is work to help.”

There have been others that note the collapse of Venezuela’s economy as not only the result of a political regime, rather a systemic imbalance of economic structure that solely favors petroleum production and its export. (For instance, a drought crippled the oil-rich country in May because the largest electricity plant is run on hydropower.)

In times of abundance, these systemic issues were still present they argue.

In a recent television appearance, Cabello blamed the opposition and Venezuelan “right” for the spread of misinformation. In defending Maduro’s administration, Cabello repeatedly emphasized Chavez’s long standing themes of a free, sovereign, and independent Venezuela, arguing that the nation has become “... the epicenter of conspiracies from the global right.”

BRIEFLY Bike riders welcome for ReMARCable Ride

Community theater holding auditions

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.

Marathon Community Theatre (MCT) will hold open auditions for the 2016-2017 season on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17-18 at 5101 Overseas Highway in Marathon. Dance and vocal auditions begin at 9 a.m. both days and script reading auditions begin at 12:30 p.m. both days. In addition, auditions for MCT’s Annual Fundraiser known as “One Weekend Only” will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept.

5 and Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Be prepared to read various selections from the play you wish to audition for. Pick up an audition packet at the box office during regular business hours or online at marathontheater. org or call 305-743-0408.

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Cira Sosa holds her 3-month-old son Nicholas Parrado while he gets his first shots at the Gato Building in Key West.

he Florida Department of Health in Monroe County immunizes Keys kids. Up and down the Keys, kids ages two months up to 18-years-old can receive free vaccinations to fulfill Florida school immunization requirements. It’s free for kids, regardless of financial background. If they’re insured, then the county will bill the insurance. If not, then it’s free.

Immunizations are costly, and public, private, as well as most charter schools require a steady regimen of vaccinations upon registering kids for the academic school year. Monroe County offers help.

Mary Turner, nursing director, champions the program. “Statistically we do a lot better with immunizations than a lot of other counties.” She attributes its success to people’s willingness to vaccinate their children, its free cost, the easy access and dedicated pediatricians who promote and supplement the program.

Vaccinations offered are TDap, Hepatitis B, Polio, Measles-Mump-Rubella, and Varicella. Also available for young adults up to age 19, is the HPV vaccine, which could eradicate cervical cancer and cancers associated with the throat and mouth. The HPV vaccination requires three doses and can be very expensive in the private sector. Flu shots are also available.

Flu shots are also available at local pharmacies offering vaccination services. Walgreens and CVS both conduct its respective immunization services.

“It’s really important to get the shot as soon as possible,” said Pharmacist Aisha Oliver of CVS in Tavernier. “We’re happy to offer these services, no appointment or prescription needed.”

“Walgreens is here to protect as many people as possible with vaccinations. Almost all insurances cover the full cost of flu vaccinations. We have fantastic pharmacists readily available for vaccinations throughout the Keys,” said Walgreens Manager Buddy Baron of the store near Publix in Marathon.

Both drug stores recommend consulting with a healthcare professional before being vaccinated.

To learn more about vaccines go to www.immunizeflorida.org, a user friendly site to answer questions or www.cdc.gov. The Health Department offers shots at three locations in the Keys: the Roth Building in Tavernier (305-853-7400), Ruth Ivins Center in Marathon (305-289-2708), and the Gato Building in Key West (305-293-7500).

—Gabriel Sanchez contributed to this report.

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wo years ago, when Debra Wonderlin wanted a few bargains while redecorating her home, the Key West Yard Sale Page (KWYS) was the new hot Facebook page. But journeying one hour from Marathon to Key West for a sale item got tedious and Wonderlin quickly realized, “We can do this in Marathon.” Wonderlin was right and now the creator and administrator of the Marathon Yard Sale page (MYS) has 4,000-plus members.

Virtual “yard-sale-ing” has become the hottest trend in the Keys since happy hour. It makes Craig’s list obsolete and actual yard sales … why bother? The MYS and KWYS pages allow members of the community to join if they share mutual Keys Facebook friends. If not, Wonderlin will vet any membership request in order to determine if they live in the Keys, not Indonesia or Thailand, and they won’t spam the other members.

Both sites adhere to a play nice policy.

Wonderlin is adamant, “I have no tolerance for nastiness.” She will block any member who makes inflammatory remarks but there have only been a handful of instances. Usually Wonderlin takes the time to personally message the member to resolve any issues. One main issue — when sellers go against their promise to a buyer when lured by a higher offer.

The KWYS, at 21,000 plus members has a lot more traffic and opportunity for dispute. Ed Johnston, owner of Signs Unlimited and site’s creator, and Audrey Samz, administrator, are the two unpaid individuals monitoring KWYS. They hourly police activity, block negative comments or members for bad behavior and review the 100 requests a day for membership.

For the most part, both pages garner overwhelming community support and camaraderie. The sights are the “it” place to find deals, check the traffic reports and advertise local businesses and events. The MYS even became the community update page on local homeless man, Bill, frequently sighted near Publix. When he was found on the 18 Mile Stretch, locals posted his whereabouts and helped him to return to Marathon.

“I’ve made some great contacts, met really nice people, made new friends,” said Wonderlin a 31-year resident of the Keys. “And someone wanted my picture once; I felt like a celebrity.”

While she is the only administrator, Wonderlin has yet to find the task overwhelming or unfulfilling. Like an ambassador of good bargain hunting, Wonderlin plans on keeping the page serving the community.

When asked what Debra Wonderlin’s best bargain was on MYS, “My roomba, I love my roomba.”

A DEEP BLUE DIVE CENTER A Deep Blue Dive Center Corporation is a full service snorkel and scuba facility, established in 2003, in Key Colony Beach that offers trips, instruction, rentals, sales and air fills.

“We want to show you the beauty of the sea in the Florida Keys,” said President, Jeff Neidlinger, who added that his staff is their key to success.

A Deep Blue Dive offers snorkel and scuba instruction, and “Dive in One Day” so that customers can experience being underwater in one day. They are also available for island tours, sunset cruises and private charters, and rent kayaks and paddleboards.

“We offer great service and quality products,” he said.

A Deep Blue Dive Center provides the boat and crew for a reef cleanup twice a year as part of World Ocean Day and International Coastal Cleanup. In addition to the cleanups, they are a Blue Star member and a member of the board of Sanctuary Friends Foundation of the Florida Keys.

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SAVE THE DATE

LIBATION

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

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

KeyColonyInn Diners can only get this entrée on the early bird menu or when it’s featured as a special dinner entrée at Key Colony Inn. It is delicious — salmon rubbed with a secret blend of spices (sweet heat) and served on a bed of fresh spinach.

King Seafood

King Seafood serves a perfectly blackened snapper sandwich loaded with all the goodies — Boston lettuce, purple onion, fresh tomato and perfect tartar. The coleslaw is snappy and fresh. King Seafood is located just west of Vaca Cut in Marathon.

Congrats!

Congratulations and good luck to the new owner of Brutus Seafood, Elise Mucha.

Wishing Bruce and Letty Irwin continued success in their future endeavors.

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. Through Sept. 5 • Key West Brewfest. keywestbrewfest.com.

• Labor Day holiday. Please stop wearing white shoes. Or sandals with socks. One of those.

Wednesday, Sept. 7 • Open house for Taoist Tai Chi at 6:30 p.m. at St. Columba Church, Marathon.

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

• Red, White and Blue Barbeque from 5 to 8 p.m. at Sunset Grill, Marathon.

Tuesday, Sept. 13 • Flag football skills evaluation at 6 p.m. at Marathon Community Park, ages 4 to 7.

Wednesday, Sept. 14 • Parrothead Phlocking from 7-9 p.m. at Overseas Pub, Marathon.

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

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evin Chicosky recommends the Monkey Fist. It goes particularly well, he said, with the pot roast sandwich.

Chicosky works as a server at Overseas Pub and Grill in Marathon.

The multi-roomed restaurant and bar has nooks and crannies suitable for all gatherings — dinner for the family inside by the windows, drinks with friends outside, games with buddies in the arcade.

Chicosky describes Monkey Fist as a “double IPA.” Its brewed by Shipyard Brewing Co. in Maine and comes in a bottle at Overseas.

“It’s extra hoppy,” he said.

When he’s not serving, Chicosky operates Natural Path Paddle Adventures.

He takes guests on kayak and paddle tours and said his favorite spot is the mangrove trails in Boot Key Harbor.

A native of upstate New York, Chicosky has lived in the Keys for 20 years.

“I love everything about this place: the water, the ocean, anything to do outside.”

Overseas Pub and Grill is in the center of Marathon near 35th Street.

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“We now have the latest running happy hour in Marathon,” said Catering and Marketing Manager Ashley Keeney, citing the new hours from 4 to 7 p.m. “We wanted to make it so people can actually come out and enjoy the evening after work and still be able to get some great deals.”

The new happy hour menu includes $5 tapas style appetizers like the ever-popular Cuban rice balls, and other favorites like conch fritters, chicken wings, buffalo shrimp, calamari, and filet mignon sliders. The drink pricing is a 3-4-5 menu. Three dollars for domestic bottles of beer and house wine, $4 for import beers and house liquor, and $5 for craft draught beer on tap.

“The food is great, but the ambiance is the best in town,” she said. “The high tiki is always cool even on hot summer days, and the view can’t be beat.”

The happy hour pricing can be found throughout the restaurant, not just at the bar, and they are up for a Best of Marathon Award for already having a great happy hour, and of course the best wood fire pizzas on the island.

Tarpon Creek Bar and Grill Happy Hour: 4 to 7 p.m.

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Seafood Pasta. Skirt Steak. Fried Calamari Shrimp Quesadillas. Steak Fajitas. Fish Tacos. Lobster Enchilado (Creole style). "Best" Cuban Sandwich.

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Local filmmakers have a weekend to make a short film SARA MATTHIS

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n mid-August, local teams had 72 hours to write, shoot and edit a complete short film with very specific parameters.

The showcase — there’s no winners and no losers — attracts a mish mash of folks ranging from creative types to real estate nerds.

The filmmakers, actors, production assistants and general dogsbodies converge on a Thursday to learn the details of their assignments. In 2016: Use a mango as a prop; have a character named Frances/Francis Eaton, and a character employed as a grocery bagger; and use the line: “Don’t look at me.”

(By making those specific requirements, contest organizers ensure there’s no cheating, or “pre-production work.”) Then they have Friday, Saturday and Sunday to script, film and edit the piece that must be turned in on Monday.

Ronnie Carruthers plays the fairy godmother in ‘Figgums.’

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“What I love best about it is the sense of community and the collaboration that goes on,” said Juliet Gray, who co-directs the 72 Hour Film Challenge with Michael Marrero. “Because of iPhones and smartphones we all now have the ability to shoot video. This event encourages people to make a film and gives them a deadline to do it by.”

This year about 20 local teams accepted the challenge.

Gray said the collaborators come from all walks of life — some experienced filmmakers, others complete amateurs. Ditto the actors ranging from age 8 to those eligible for Medicare.

“This is actually my second year,” said Jon Cannell, who recently returned to the Keys after a hiatus and was immediately sucked into the Key West arts scene. Last year, he drew the “film noir” category and produced a film called “The Lovelies.”

“This year’s effort … well, we feel it’s a step up,” Cannell said.

Many of the competitors are being a little cagey about revealing details of the films. They want to gauge the audience’s honest reaction when the films screen on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 7-8 at Tropic Cinema.

“There is no better feeling than sitting in a movie theater and watching your movie on the big screen while eating popcorn,” said filmmaker Josh Mothner, a Middle Keys resident, real estate expert and political consultant. When asked for a synopsis of his film, Mothner responded, “Let’s just say it’s the apocalyptic result of a disastrous, national election.” Of course.

A sample: One of 20 short films

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The Marathon filmmakers and actors shot in and around the Middle Keys.

Film title: The Dodamead Protocol Length: 7 minutes, 59 seconds Genre: Apocalyptic Locations: Crane Hammock neighborhood, Coco Plum, old Quay property Cameras: Canon 70D DSLR with Ronin; drone.

Written by: Josh Mothner & Brad Jinks Director: Josh Mothner Director of Photography: Brad Jinks Assistant Director: Sahalie Smythe Production Assistants: Kirk Langman, Casey Jinks Starring: Jim ‘Boomer’ Kelly as Ruben Nancy Cook as Cerise Ernie Kercher as Francis Eaton Samantha Mothner as Jessica Allison Sayer as Rose West Casey Jinks as Thug No. 1 Jonathan Portman as Thug No. 2 Kirk Langman as Boat Captain Synopsis: The apocalyptic result of a disastrous, national electoral process.

The public is invited to see the films on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 7-8 at Tropic Cinema.

A sample: One of 20 short films

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Film title: Figgums Length: 7 minutes 59 seconds Team: Key West Motion Pictures (http://www.keywestmotionpictures.com) Genre: F**ked Up Fairy Tale Locations: Olivia Street and Fleming Street, Key West Cameras: Nikon DSLR and iPhone 6

Directed, filmed, edited, and story by: Jon B. Cannell Written by: Kim Pederson Music by: Kerby and the Roaches (Erich Andreas & Melissa Peirce) Crew: Kalo Clarke, Barbara Johnson

Starring: Mila Siegert as Sophie Grimm Meggi Siegert as Elyse Grimm Ronnie Carruthers as Fairy Godmother Markus Siegert as Francis Eaton Christina Cannell as Harmony

Synonpsis: A beautiful morning spins out of control when an angsty tweener takes things too far, and the girl's mother trusts a wacky friend's advice.

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The Day the Music Died II A win-win solution is still within reach

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recent letter to the editor writer took me to task for my recent column about the end of live music at the Sunset Grille.

This individual called me “disingenuous” for reporting that all live music has ended at the Sunset Grille and that musicians who formerly worked there were out of those jobs.

The crux of the matter is the phrase “no amplified music.”

These three words, mistakenly inserted into the development agreement with the City, were not part of the original deed restriction that the Chaplins and the Knight’s Key residents’ representatives signed. While the original deed restrictions permitted and acknowledged that live entertainment could take place until 9p.m., those three words — “no amplified music” — are the problem.

If there is one thing I’m really familiar with, it’s performing live music. That has been my “day job” for more than 35 years. Unless one performs with a symphony orchestra, a concert or marching band, or a drum circle — all of which would be quite loud and quite legal at the Sunset Grille — virtually all live music requires some sort of amplification. The Radio Margaritaville music that plays in the background at Sunset Grille is technically amplified music. No amplified music equals no live music. Musicians lost jobs.

JOHN That is a fact.

BARTUS The solution presented to the Council on August 9 — recommended by the City’s planning staff and is a City Council Planning Commission — would have resolved the member and a conflict between the original deed restrictions and the former Mayor of development agreement. It would have provided adthe City of Marathon. John is also ditional protections for the residents of Knight’s Key a musician who and allowed live music to continue with the provisions performs around established under the original deed restrictions and town at various effectively enforced by the City’s Code Department. establishments.

When Council members Michelle Coldiron and Dan Zieg voted against the recommendations of planning staff and the Planning Commission, it meant the three-word phrase “no amplified music” remained in the development agreement. I didn’t vote on the issue because I recused myself on the basis that I had a business relationship with the Sunset Grille that included playing occasional shows there. Sadly, that 2-2 stalemate resulted in musicians being put out of work. That is a fact.

Before I stepped down from the dais that night, I pleaded with my fellow Council members and people in attendance to try and find a win-win solution that both protected the Knight’s Key residents and addressed the parking and noise problems. Sadly, that was not to be that night. The parking situation will only get worse in the future with the completion of the Seven Mile Bridge projects and the development of a 200-unit destination resort on the campground.

A solution is possible that allows parking on the neighboring lots owned by the Sunset Grille, and that includes landscaping and buffering requirements without needing a zoning change. This could further isolate the Sunset Grille from its neighbors while solving a parking problem that will only worsen with time. And the development agreement needs to be fixed so that it mirrors the language in the original deed restrictions.

If, however, reaching realistic and enforceable solutions comes in a distant second to the desire for punitive action and neighborhood discord, then we all lose.

In closing, the letter-writer suggested that I owe people an apology. I strongly disagree with the votes of two of my fellow Council members on this issue. If a person is going to serve as an elected official, that person needs to own and be proud of the votes they cast. I am proud of having done the right thing by not voting on the issue, and I owe nobody an apology.

John Bartus performs Wednesdays at Tarpon Creek, Thursdays at Sparky’s Landing, Fridays at Florida Keys Country Club, Saturdays at the Key Colony Inn, and this Sunday at Lorelei. www.johnbartus.com

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2. USS VANDENBERG 24º 27.16’ N, 81º 43.59’ W The USS Vandenberg is an artificial reef and wreck site located seven miles off Key West and has a maximum depth of 140 feet with good visibility. The Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg is 520 feet long and 100 feet tall. Since 2011, once a year, the shipwreck is converted into an underwater art gallery showing the surreal works of Andreas Franke.

1. THUNDERBOLT 24° 39.48’ N, 80° 57.9’ W The Thunderbolt is an artificial reef purposely sunk off Marathon in 1986. It sits in 120 feet of water four miles south of Marathon. Although it was originally christened “Randolf” as a minelayer in 1942, it was acquired by the Florida Power and Light Co. to conduct lightning experiments in the ’60s, thus earning its wreck name. The lunatics at FP&L fired rockets with trailing conductive wires into thunderheads, forcing lightning strikes.

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4. NUESTRA SEÑORA DE ATOCHA 35 miles west of Key West It’s an amazing tale. Mel Fisher, his investors and his colleagues recovered $430 million worth of artifacts after a 16-year long search. In order to appease the federales and the investors, they hired archaeologist Duncan Matthews. He was one of the first professionals to ever associate with treasure divers.

While the site of this sunken treasure is a matter of public record, it’s off limits to regular recreational divers. However, certified and experienced divers can sign up to dive the expedition as a member of Mel Fisher Expeditions.

3. THE WINDJAMMER 24º 37.41’ N, 82º 56.54’ W Wrecked in 1907 and identified in 1990, The Windjammer was a 261 foot, three-masted sailing vessel carrying lumber when it sank, probably during a storm.

It is one of the most popular wreck sites in the Dry Tortugas.

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5. THE SANTA MARGARITA 40 miles west of Key West The Atocha gets all the modern day attention, but The Margarita was actually part of a 28-ship flotilla that left Cuba laden with goods collected from all over South America — most notably gold, silver and emeralds. When the fleet went down in 1622, the Spaniards were able to recover about half of the Margarita’s treasure in the ensuing years. They used a brass diving bell and slaves, and the operation was often lethal.

Again, divers must be part of a certified Mel Fisher dive in order to explore.

6. JOE'S TUG 24º 27.85’ N, 81º 44.27’ W Joe’s Tug is an artificial reef and wreck site with good visibility and a maximum depth of 65 feet located outside of Key West Harbor. It is an old steel-hull shrimper sunk in 1986. In 1998, Hurricane Georges tore the boat in two, and now the bow and stern rest separated by 30 feet.

There is open access to the wheel house and the aft deck and is surrounded by a variety of coral and marine life.

12. COFFIN’S PATCH, MARATHON: Coffin’s patch is a protect National Marine Sanctuary located roughly four miles off of Key Colony Beach and has waters that vary from 8 to 20 feet. This patch of beautiful reef is home to local nurse shark “Nessy” and three large sea turtles that have become local celebrities. It’s named after a barge loaded with coffins that sank on the spot.

7. USS DUANE: 24º 59.38’ N, 80º 22.89’ W She’s a 327-foot cutter built in 1936 and intentionally sank in 1987 near Key Largo.

She crests at 50 feet sitting upright at a maximum depth of 125 feet. She served escort duty during the Mariel boatlift, which brought thousands of Cuban Refugees to the Florida Keys in 1980. It boasts varied reef fish and squadrons of great barracuda that patrol the area.

This dive is an advanced level dive.

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8. USS SPIEGEL GROVE: 25º 04.00’ N, 80º 18.66’ W She was launched in 1956 and intentionally sank in 2001. She is 510 feet long with an 84 feet beam, making her one of the largest artificial reefs in the world. Preparation to reef the ship was $1 million.

But for all the best laid plans … the ship sank several hours ahead of schedule on May 17, 2002 ending up upside-down on the sea bottom, leaving her bow protruding out of the ocean and her stern on the ocean floor. A salvage company rolled her onto her starboard side and she remained on her side until Hurricane Dennis came by and stood her upright in July 2005.

The Spiegel Grove’s deck is now at 100 feet with the top of the superstructure at 65 feet. It takes approximately six dives to circumnavigate her one time.

9. CAYMAN SALVAGER 24º 27.21’ N, 81º 45.97’ W Cayman Salvager is an artificial reef and wreck site with maximum depth at 90 feet. It is a 187-foot steel-hulled buoy tender built in 1937 and seized during the 1979 Mariel boatlift carrying Cuban refugees. Cleaned for sinking in 1985, it is still considered dangerous to first time or return divers. The location can be subject to strong currents but in the right conditions, it still makes for a rewarding dive.

10. ADOLPHUS BUSCH SR. 24º 31.84’ N, 81º 27.68’ W The Adolphus Busch Sr. was purposely sunk off Big Pine in December of 1999. The waters vary from depths of 60 to 110 feet. The Busch Sr. stands upright and is intact. This famous former freighter had been in use since the ’50s. The site is home to a few Goliath Groupers, one that weighs in excess of 350 pounds.

11. USS WILKES-BARRE 24º 29.09’ N, 81º 33.20’ W The Wilkes-Barre, which fought in World War II and received four battle stars, is an artificial reef in 210 feet of water, and at 608 feet long, it is the longest artificial reef in the Keys. (Spiegel Grove is second longest.) In 1972, it was used for underwater explosive testing, which broke the ship in half where it sank off of Big Pine Key. It is a fun shark fishing spot, and is recommended for experienced deep divers.

Hurricanes frequently change the landscape of the most popular wrecks in the Keys.

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The number of artificial reefs in Monroe County waters, according to the state of Florida. (March 2016)

‘CALYPSO’ John Denver’s 1975 hit, "Calypso," is a tribute to JacquesYves Cousteau’s research vessel, a French pioneer of SCUBA diving.

The song was on the “Windsong,” album and the song reached No. 2 on the charts.

The wetsuit was invented by Hugh Bradner, a physicist at University of California at Berkeley physicist in 1952. He understood that the neoprene suit didn’t need to keep the diver “dry,” just trap water next to the skin that would then heat to body temperature. (The nitrogen bubbles in the neoprene help too.) He also worked on the Manhattan Project.

Sales of medallions are sold to offset the costs of sinking the Spiegel Grove.

4.3X FASTER

Sound travels through the water much faster than air — 4.3 times faster. This phenomenon makes it difficult for divers to determine the source of the noise.

1,090 FEET The world record for deepest dive belongs to Egyptian Ahmed Gabr.

He dove 1,090 feet deep off the coast of Egypt in 2014. Diver Guy Gurman lost his life in 2015 trying to beat the record off the coast of St. Croix.

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ccording to the Monroe County Tourist Development Center, Keys tourism generates $2.7 billion dollars annually. And with 18 shipwrecks listed on its website, fla-keys.com, there is no doubt that diving and snorkeling contributes heftily to that figure.

“Monthly, we run one to two trips to the Spiegel Grove or the Duane, mostly the Spiegel Grove though,” said Jason Vogan, a captain at Quiescence Diving Services in Key Largo. He went on to list the wreck dives he’s been on throughout the Keys, but specifically cited the Vandenberg as his favorite due to all of its compartments.

“The Thunderbolt is definitely number one, we go there at least once a month right now during the slow season and during peak season, we go at least once a week. It’s a really great wreck, at 80 to 120 feet. There is a lot of marine life, a lot of barracuda and goliath groupers,” said Christina Arnold from Abyss Dive Center in Marathon.

— Weekly Staff report

2015 MCTDC Visitor Profile Study results are the percentage of travelers who reported participating in diving during their trip to Monroe County

TDC’s Total County-wide visitors: Diving 25.1%; snorkeling 48%

Key Largo: Diving 9.8%; Snorkeling 18.2% Islamorada: Diving 43%; Snorkeling 84% Marathon: Diving 43%; Snorkeling 81% Lower Keys/Big Pine Key: Diving 42.3%; Snorkeling 78.7% Key West: Diving 8.3%; Snorkeling 17.3

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rewing beer isn’t easy. It takes science, skill and, foremost, taste. Usually, brewers start with the gateway hobby — “at home brewing.” And when that works out (meaning their spouses and friends happily drink all of it), they head out to find other like-minded brewers with more room, more equipment and a larger audience. Thus a brewer and a local brewery is born. The Keys are a

happy home to several local breweries equipped with talented local brewers who refine their craft, experiment with flavor and give locals and tourists a taste of, well, their own brew.

Look for these guys this weekend during the seventh annual Key West Brewfest. For the complete schedule of events, visit keywestbrewfest.com.

By Hays Blinckmann & Gabriel Sanchez ISLAMORADA Florida Keys Brewing Co. Craig McBay, Head Brewer A home brewing kit from Mom became the beginning of McBay’s brewing journey.

Six years removed from brewing at home, McBay has led the Florida Keys Brewing Co. to countywide distribution, no small feat for an independent brewer. His beers cover every spectrum of ingredient and taste. He believes in attention to detail, extensive research, and fostering a consensus to “brew better beer” every day. Personally, though, McBay enjoys a citrusy hoppy taste, and uses local fruits — such as Key Limes and mangos — to achieve the right balance. He also enjoys the “roast-y-ness” that only high quality coffee beans can create. Rest assured he’s only just begun.

KEY WEST The Waterfront Brewery Justin Stine, Head Brewer Stine spent six years brewing at home before going pro at Cigar City Brewing in Tampa.

The lure of head brewer and Key West soon brought his talents to Waterfront Brewery.

He has a hand in everything beer-related at Waterfront —recipe design, cellar work, lab work and tending eight to nine 500-gallon batches of special brew. He even has a 15-gallon tank for unique flavors. When brewing, Stine goes for a balance that is “hoppy but still drinkable.” His preferred tastes are Belgium farmhouse ales or a pilsner. But he likes to use local flavors, such as Key Lime and locally harvested honey, to create original beers.

Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.

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KEY WEST Bone Island Brewing Company Cole Mayer, Brewer Mayer got into brewing five years ago, inspired by partner Jim Brady while at the first Key West Brewfest. Now Mayer and Brady are brewing together at the Bone Island Brewing Company — which Mayer likens to the best of “Old School and New School” brewing. They have developed 20 different styles and beers to date.

Mayer is big fan of specialty beers like their Stout made with chocolate and caramel hops, or their Sauer Watermelon Berliner Weisse. He describes his taste as “classic styles with innovative flavor” like his Calusa Pale Ale that would be noted as “light and citrusy.” Mayer infuses local flavors like grapefruit, tangerine and mango into his creations.

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IN RE: ESTATE OF DIANA HELEN BAUBINAS, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Diana Helen Baubinas, deceased, whose date of death was July 20, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: September 2, 2016.

Personal Representative: Deborah G. Brandon 4170 Enclave Place Port Charlotte, Florida 33980-2504 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER 12221 Overseas Highway Marathon, FLORIDA 33050

LEGAL NOTICES Telephone: (305) 7436022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: September 2 and September 9, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 16-CP-56-M Middle Keys IN RE: ESTATE OF THEODORE R. GRUBER, JR., Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Theodore R. Gruber, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was August 4, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: September 2, 2016.

Personal Representative: Gregory J. Gruber 57-19 66th Street Maspeth, New York

LEGAL NOTICES 11378 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER 12221 Overseas Highway Marathon, FLORIDA 33050 Telephone: (305) 7436022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: September 2 and September 9, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars - Vans - Trucks.

Running or Not. CASH 305-332-0483

EMPLOYMENT Looking for independent worker. Must have vehicle.

Great pay and training included.

Call 305-304-7995 Established Criminal Defense Law Office in Marathon is seeking a full-time secretary that is detail oriented. Position includes scheduling, answering phones, filing, and correspondence with clients. Office experience required and knowledge of the legal system a plus. Please contact 305-289-9397 or email a resume to kris@ halschuhmacher.com for consideration Marathon - Need energetic person that would like to learn a career in the Electrical tradesmust 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 305-9625243. Posicion de limpieza en pequeño hotel.

MM 80. $9.50 por hora.

Llame a 305-962-5243 Mechanic, P/T or F/T! SMALL ENGINES Some exp. helpful. Long term employment for the right person. Islamorada.

(305) 852-0600 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 Servers & Bartenders Needed Full Time Please apply during business hours. Key Colony Inn, 700 W. Ocean Dr.

EMPLOYMENT 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 for day and evening shifts.

Please Apply In Person.

8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon Construction Foreman wanted. Needs Vehicle.

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

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.

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

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT Marathon Storage and Parking. Boat Trailer $55105.00/tx MO. RV-Storage $105-150.00/tx MO. Gated, facing US-1. (305) 610-8002

APARTMENT FOR RENT For rent - Waterfront 2 bedrooms. Great view with balconies. No smoking, no pets. $2195 per month. Call 5617580447.

Marathon - Beautiful 2/1 apartment. Gated waterfront property. Furnished or unfurnished. Access to garage and dockage for an upcharge. First, last and security. 6 months minimum. 954-554-4190 for more info.

Plantation Key Nursing Center

C.N.A

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

BOL@PLANTATIONKEYNC.COM

HELP WANTED Desk Clerk House Keeper

Key Colony Beach Motel 441 East Ocean Drive KCB, FL 305-289-0411

Full & Part Time Positions.

Apply in Person.

Grassy Key Outpost 58152 Overseas Hwy.

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. 321-7845982 or 321-302-3630 www.shipsusa.com

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

Drug Free

Apply at:

2735 Overseas Highway Marathon 305-289-1748

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MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE We are now hiring for the following positions:

Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers

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

Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

For more information and to apply, please visit our Career Center at: www.iberiabank.com

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.

AA/EEO/M/F/D/V/Drug Free

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

HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

4 premier properties, 4 distinct styles — Find the perfect fit for you

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

Servers, Busperson, and Food Runners.

ACCOUNTING • ENGINEERING • MARINA

Please apply on line at www.spottswood.com/careers or on site 13201 Overseas Highway. EOE m/f/d/v

84001 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada • Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Questions: 305.433.9937 or recruitment@holidayisle.com

• Research Assistant • Care Coordinator/LPN • Maintenance Specialist

Lic# EC 525

HIRING

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. in KEY WEST is looking for: • Child Case Manager • Driver • Adult/Child Behavioral Health Therapist • Child Case manager • Adult Case Manager

• 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:

Visit www.guidancecarecenter.org or http://careers.westcare.com to apply.

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

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

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”

BEACH SERVICES • RETAIL • SALES

APPLY IN PERSON AT POSTCARD INN

HIRING!

Rewarding stable jobs with excellent benefits!!!

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

FOOD & BEVERAGE • GUEST SERVICES

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

is now hiringfor day and evening shifts.

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon

Sales Associates Full Time / 40 Hours / Set Schedules Starting Wage $11 per hour Great Benefits!

Fun work environment Apply: www.ronjonsurfshop.com EOE/DFWP

A Cut Above

Help Wanted FL Licensed Barber or Hair Dresser for walk in hair cuts

Call 305-289-4622

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

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MASTER MARINE SURVEYOR SERVING ALL THE KEYS

e-mail:

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SALT SERVICE, INC.

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cell:

• Serving Ocean Reef to Key West since 1976

Florida Solar Contractor CVC 56734

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office:

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CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE TODAY.

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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

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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.

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DEALER FOR

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

Spalling Repairs

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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

FEATURED DESTINATION

CUBA

We can customize your independent Cuba experience... from start to finish. 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.

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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

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(Between Office Depot & Main Post Office)

Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-1631

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Specializing in Color and Highlights Haircuts Keratin Treatments

NEW & REPAIR

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STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

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Business Only $35 Cards Puts Published In Your Business 10,000 Copies Card Here 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 “SHUT YOUR WINDOWS, SHUT YOUR DOORS, YOU AIN’T GONNA BE HOT NO MORE”

All Keys Real Estate

Brenda Alexander

Broker Associate

10055 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 305-481-5156 (Direct) www.KeysIslandSales.com Brenda@KeysIslandSales.com

Selling The Florida Keys...

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

Call the Experts!

Licensed & Insured Lic # CAC056987

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

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

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ARTIC TEMP, INC. Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

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

Fax: (305) 743-6887

Pregnant?

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

POSH ISLAND GIFTS & HOME DECOR

PEARSON TREE SERVICE Jason Pearson

CASH

Climbing Specialist 305-896-1400

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SP 4082

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

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HIGHWAY FRONTAGE COMMERCIAL BUILDING

This is a great opportunity to own one of the largest multi-tenant commercial buildings in Marathon. Located in the Heart of Marathon, this property offers excellent exposure to Overseas Highway and easy corner lot access.

Current tenants range from bar/restaurant, retail, medical to office use.

11399 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, MARATHON 12,695 SF • $2,800,000 • MLS# 570930 JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902 LYNN B. LUCAS, P.A. • 305-393-0559

DEEP WATER CANAL

Exceedingly well constructed 2 bedroom 2 bath home w/extra large room currently being used as an office. Sunken living/dining room has fabulous 18'vaulted beamed ceilings & double sliding glass doors giving feeling of spaciousness & light. Shutters are Bahama & hand crank roll down. Master bedroom has 2 walk-in closets.

Fireplace, elevator by Inclinator Co. of America and one car garage. Wooden dock with 20,000 lb. boat lift on deep water canal.

1497 COPA D’ORO, MARATHON 2/2 • 1,927 SF • $795,000 • MLS# 570449 LINDSAY RABITO-LEONARD • 305-481-4571

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS

6th floor unit at beautiful Bonefish Towers.

Panoramic views of the Harbor and Ocean.

Bonefish Towers amenities include tennis courts, heated pool, fishing pier, large exercise room, rec room with pool table and lg screen TV, small beach area and tiki hut. Security and manager on duty. This condo comes completely furnished, move in condition. There is a rental history but this could be your new Permanente home in the Florida Keys.

2000 COCO PLUM DR, 605, COCO PLUM 0/1 • 513 SF • $249,000 • MLS# 570824 KATHRYN RUMMERY • 305-731-9579

PREMIER NEIGHBORHOOD

CONTEMPORARY BEAUTY

Great floor plan w/ quality construction on half acre lot. Located in the quiet neighborhood of Sombrero Isle & one block from Sombrero Beach. Features good boating access, library, TV room, over 1000 sq. ft. of screened patios and porches, concrete in-ground pool w/ spa & circular driveway.

88 CALLE ENSUENO, MARATHON 5/4 • 4,026 SF • $1,699,000 • MLS# 571313 GINGER HENDERSON • 305-731-5751

Contemporary beauty on the ''Isle''. Two levels of living, all above flood. Downstairs is a 2BR/1BA, w/sitting room and kitchen (think private space for adult kid / parents). Up is 3 BR/2BA. Granite appointments. Elevator shaft in place. Dockage with lift. Oversized lot. Floor to ceiling glass pocket sliders overlooks pool & spa. Volume ceilings, verandahs, and privacy. 2 blocks from Beach & Bike path.

90 CALLE ENSUENO, MARATHON 5/3 • $3,294 • $1,690,000 • MLS# 571518 GINGER HENDERSON • 305-731-5751

DUCK KEY POOL HOME

THIS BEAUTY HAS IT ALL!

This immaculately maintained 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is a must see. Two bedrooms & one bath down with separate living area and entrance. Make a perfect mother-in-law suite or privacy for your out of town guests. Two bedrooms & two baths up with open living area and cathedral ceilings. Beautiful granite counter tops & stainless appliances.

133 N. INDIES DRIVE, DUCK KEY 4/3 • 2,574 SF • $679,000 • MLS# 568694 LYNN B. LUCAS, P.A. • 305-393-0559

BRING ALL OFFERS!

This is a great opportunity to own your own business space in a busy commercial plaza.

Great as owner user or for an investor. The space is already perfectly laid out for professional offices. The unit is vacant and easy to show, so call today. Bring offers, seller is ready to sell.

5800 Overseas Highway, #6, Marathon 0/0.1 • 1,421 SF • $334,000 • MLS# 571432 JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902 LYNN B. LUCAS, P.A. • 305-393-0559

Ocean breezes & natural light flow thru this lovely, end unit town home. A delightful granite/stainless kitchen w/ designer back splash & extra cabinetry for max storage. New tiled floors thru-out, as well as updated baths.

Ocean views from master suite w/tiled walk-in shower, living room, dining room & both balconies. Lushly landscaped, sandy beach, pool, tennis and even covered parking!

117 COCO PLUM DRIVE, C1, COCO PLUM 2/2.1 • 1,620 SF • $589,000 • MLS# 571740 KAREN RASPE, P.A. • 305-393-9010

VACANT LOTS 1B EAST AVENUE D, COCO PLUM 15,260 SF • $345,000 • MLS# 570476 1B WEST AVENUE D, COCO PLUM 10,718 SF • 335,000 • MLS# 570477 1A AVENUE D, COCO PLUM 13,152 SF • $299,000 • MLS# 566189 LINDSAY RABITO-LEONARD • 305-481-4571

DIRECT OCEAN FRONT

If you want a spacious home on a beach with forever ocean views, and a boat slip without the maintenance of a single family home, this is it. This 4 bedrooms 3 bath condo has covered parking, private beach and downstairs entertainment area. The Shores is a small private complex with only 16 units and this one was built as the developers private residence.

117 COCO PLUM DRIVE, B2, COCO PLUM 4/3 • 2,890 SF • $1,125,000 • MLS# 567565 LYNN B. LUCAS, P.A. • 305-393-0559

LEMON COVE TOWNHOME

Just around the corner from beautiful Sombrero Beach, this townhome is located in private & peaceful Lemon Cove. Down is open kitchen, living room, dining area, 1/2 bath & screen porch w/electric shutters & storage. Upstairs, 2 bed/2bath & enclosed porch. New roof. 1st come, 1st served dock. Beautiful pool area & tropical landscaping. Minutes away from stores and restaurants.

591 SOMBRERO BEACH RD, 15A, MARATHON 2/2.1 • 1,500 SF • $330,000 • MLS# 569638 LINDSAY RABITO-LEONARD • 305-481-4571 KIM RABITO-SHOW • 305-304-8591