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Candidates for Fantasy Fest King and Queen, Christopher Rounds and Weekly staffer Kristen Livengood, are hitting the campaign trail in style. Don’t miss the dynamic duo as they raise money for AIDS Help and read about King Candidate Tommy Ryan on page 6, who was a New York firefighter on 9/11. Photo by HAYS BLINCKMANN/Keys Weekly

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Saturday, Sept. 10 • Adult spelling bee from 6 to 9 p.m. at Key West Lion’s Club.

• Free flat tire bike clinic at 6 p.m. at Island Bicycles, Key West.

Sunday, Sept. 11 • See page 8 for 9/11 ceremonies in the Keys.

• Southernmost Coconut Castaways fundraiser for Xena Fund from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Sandbar Sports Grill, Key West.

• Nutcracker Key West auditions at 2 p.m. at The Studios of Key West.

• Free trivia at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Post, Stock Island.

Sept. 13-18 • Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition Tot Swap next to K-Mart, Key West.

Tuesday, Sept. 13 • Biggest Loser Challenge registration opens at Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, Key West.

Weight Loss competition begins in Key West The Florida Department of Health will be hosting two Biggest Loser Weight Loss Challenges in Key West and Tavernier. The challenge lasts eight weeks and registration is $30. All money collected from registration fees will be split among the top three males and top three females. In Key West, call Gayle Glover at 305-809-5606 or email Gayle.Glover@flhealth.gov. Registration begins Tuesday, Sept. 13.

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To date, approximately half of the 7,300 properties in the service area have been invited to connect and the remainder, with the exception of some outlying islands, are expected to be invited by the end of 2016.

Nutcracker Key West to hold auditions Nutcracker Key West will hold auditions on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. at The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St, second floor. Needed are children and gymnasts, ages 4 to 18 as well as males, ages 40-60 with some movement and acting experience and males with no prior experience. Performance dates will be Dec. 10-18 at the Tennessee Williams Theatre. For more information, call Joyce Stahl at 305304-1726.

Coconuts hosts ‘Jump Up’ The Southernmost Coconut Castaways, the official home “Friend Club” of Howard Livingston and the MM 24 Band, will be having its September “Jump Up” fundraiser for The Xena Fund from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11 at Sandbar Sports Grill, 511 Greene St., Key West. It is open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite NFL team colors and enjoy lunch and drink specials. NFL Games will be on the TVs throughout the bar. For more info, visit southernmostcoconutcastaways.com.

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NEXT WEEK: Interview with Dr. Eric Herrera, LKMC ER and local accident victims.

(Part I of a series)

CRASH SUMMARY 2014-2016

Death and injury in Key West

Crash resulting in fatalities

6

Number of incapacitating injuries

154

Number of moped crashes

54

Number of scooter/motorcycle crashes

923

Total vehicles involved

1,613

Moped/Scooter/Motorcycle Crash Statistics 2014-2016 Key West

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hances are positive a resident of Key West has either seen a moped, scooter or motorcycle accident … or been in one. During high season, sometimes Key West residents witness up to two a day. Whether it is watching a tourist topple from inexperience or a local weaving too fast on Roosevelt Boulevard, these accidents have become a lifestyle norm in Key West.

In order to accurately look at the statistics of moped, scooter and motorcycle accidents, defining each motorized vehicle is key. One of the ways to differentiate between the methods of transportation is speed: • A moped is a single-passenger two-wheeled motorized vehicle with a maximum speed of 31 mph, with engine displacement less than or equal to 50cc, and cannot be driven on a highway.

• A scooter can fit up to two passengers with an engine displacement up to 250cc or higher and can reach 60 mph.

Traffic studies, like those cited below, put mopeds in a category of their own, but group motorcycle and scooter statistics together.

According to crash data compiled by the Key West Police Department, the numbers of moped/scooter accidents, not surprisingly, has been growing from 2014 to 2016. The numbers don’t lie: the total of Key West moped/motorcycle crashes in 2014 was 338,in 2015 it was 382 and in 2016 it has reached 257 which by estimates, should meet or exceed the past year’s numbers with four months left to go in the calendar year. According to the stats, 13 percent resulted in severe or fatal injury in 2014, in 2015 it rose to 20 percent, and in 2016 is already at 14 percent.

“We definitely see one serious injury, if not more, a week,” according to Dr. Eric Herrera, an emergency room doctor at Lower Keys Medical Center. “Now I won’t ride a moped or scooter because of what I’ve seen.”

Are accidents due to scooters themselves? Inexperienced drivers? Is there an increased chance of disobeying traffic laws because of riding a smaller vehicle? Is it that Key West’s traffic infrastructure does not support scooter safety? There is no clear answer.

Regardless, the appeal to tourists and residents hasn’t decreased. Motorized two-wheel transportation is cheap and easy to use. For tourists, they can rent by the hour, day, or week for less than $100 dollars with just a driver license. For locals, it is a fast method of transportation without the hassle of parking or buying insurance for mopeds or scooters that do not exceed 30 mph. A seemingly win-win for both groups, until they find themselves at the hospital, their vacation ruined or their lives and livelihood at stake.

Statistics for this report were compiled from the Key West Police Department.

Total Number of Crashes by Month 2014-2016

2014 - 2016 Moped/Motorcycle Crashes This map of common Key West crash sites was provided by Key West Police Department. Between 2014 and 2016, there have become increasing common areas for moped/scooter accidents. Downtown by lower Duval and the Historic Harbor saw the greatest number but, no surprise, the intersection of Palm Avenue Bridge and Roosevelt Boulevard and Upper North Roosevelt also are proven risk areas.

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WEEKLY INTERVIEW

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King Tommy, the LionHeart

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ome people are naturally lionhearted, such as Tommy Ryan, candidate for Fantasy Fest King. Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Ryan went from four years in the US Army (’78-’82) straight to joining the New York Fire Department, (’82’03). He was one of the first firefighters there after the second tower fell and witnessed the magnitude and horror of 9/11 first hand.

“It was insane, no true words can describe it and no pictures can do it justice.” Like a lot of first responders, Ryan developed “The Cough” associated with working in the area and PTSD. Facing stress and health issues, Ryan’s frequent trips to Key West became longer and longer. The tropical air and, as he calls it, “The Last Bohemian Place,” helped heal his lungs and as well as his heart alongside the “cast of characters” down here.

Why not run for Fantasy Fest King, Ryan thought? He knew win or lose, the money will be going to the worthiest of causes, AIDS Help, and help needy people up and down the Keys. Now on the campaign trail, this American hero isn’t just pursuing the title of king, but also “husband” as well. Congratulations to Ryan and his partner, Jon Baird, who will be getting married this week … it seems Ryan is a winner already.

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1. Full Name? Thomas Desmond Ryan.

2. Worst nickname?

“Bones,” I was a skinny kid in Brooklyn.

3. Name one famous person you would bring back to life, why? Abe Lincoln, he seemed like a cool dude.

4. If you could put one famous person in elected position in the Keys, who and why? P!nk, love her strength.

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5. Who is your celebrity crush and why? Henrik Lundqvist , New York Ranger goalie, he’s an awesome athlete and easy on the eyes.

6. What’s the funniest thing that happened while campaigning? Just the people of Key West, love them.

7. Which TV character is your alter ego? The imp on “The Game of Thrones.”

8. If you could take one item to a deserted island … what? Why? Rum, because that’s what a pirate needs.

9. If invisible what would you do in Key West? Slap slow moving tourists on the ass.

10.What was your first thought this morning? I’m alive. GOOD! 11. Favorite guilty pleasure? Ice cream.

12. Best/ funniest Key West siting or encounter you’ve ever had? The Drag Queens surrounding the anti-gay guy.

13. Worst job you ever had?

Dishwasher.

14. If you could change someone’s opinion, what would it be? Don't hate, we’re much more alike than we are different.

15. Dream meal: you are sitting at a diner counter eating. Who walks in and sits next to you? Mark Twain.

16. Fill in the blanks: I will change (the light bulb) when (it burns out).

Finish these sentences..

17. Living in Key West … is living in the last bastion of Bohemia.

18. My autobiography would be titled ... “He Danced.”

19. Politics are … ugly this year.

20. When I go, I will go … dancing and bruised, slightly battered, but smiling and saying, “God Damn that was a hell of a ride!”

TRIBUTE

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In recognition of 9/11, The Weekly Newspaper is shining the spotlight on the Keys’ first responders — law enforcement, fire fighters and emergency medical personnel. In the islands, we are fortunate to have a dedicated set of professionals who serve faithfully and honorably. Thanks to all, for their service.

OFFICER JESSE YOUNG is with the Key West Police Department’s DUI Traffic Unit, the Dive Team rescue Unit and has been the KWPD’s first “Drug Recognition Expert” since 2008. Officer Young’s favorite part of his job is interacting with the different, unorthodox people. “Nothing in this city is ever the same. I feel it’s really important to keep our roadways safe for locals and tourists so we can keep enjoying Key West,” he said.

Less waiting where it matters most – our emergency room.

In a medical emergency, every minute matters. So, at Lower

OFFICER MIKE ANDRUZZI retired from the Chicago PD Homicide division and joined the Key West Police Department three years ago. When asked why, he said, “Well, it’s Key West not Chicago. People truly support and love their PD here. It’s like no other community, there is so much gratitude towards the police it makes it an honor to serve the people.” Remembering 9/11, he said it’s unfortunate it took such a tragic event to unite the country.

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TRIBUTE

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MARIA JONES and UNITED WAY of the FLORIDA KEYS

CAPTAIN GREGORY BARROSO has been with the Key West Fire Department for 23 years. Now, working in the administration, Barroso has even more admiration for his department. “To watch these guys perform and be heroic under pressure, seeing these life saving moments, I just appreciate the men even more.” About being a first responder he said, “We are the best part of people’s worst day —nothing is more important.”

United Way funds other nonprofits, engages in public policy and advocacy work, and helps coordinate delivery of services to those in need.

Through Maria’s leadership and dedication, she can be counted on to attend every event, volunteer project, or opportunity to interact and serve the community.

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KEITH SELLERS has been with the Key West Fire Department for 19 years. He works alongside his own brothers, making the KWFD truly his family.

“It’s serving the public and the camaraderie of the department that make it such a great job,” he said.

Sellers remembers watching the twin towers fall while at the Key West station and said, “all of Key West was quiet that day.”

Key West's Finest Steakhouse TOM BELLINGHAM, a native of London, has been with the Key West Fire Department for less than two years. His birthday is 9/11 and it inspires him to help others especially on that day. “I enjoy Key West for its huge variety of people and the chance to make a difference and save lives.”

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• The Key West Firehouse Museum, in cooperation with the Key West Fire Department, has invited the public and all first responders to attend the 15th Anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy at 8 a.m. with the ceremony beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the museum on Grinnell Street.

• The Kirk of the Keys Church in Marathon, in cooperation with the City of Marathon, will be holding a tribute service at 10 a.m. The public and all first responders are invited, and lunch will be served afterwards. The ceremony will acknowledge 9/11 and honor the heroes who served and serve today.

• The Islamorada Fire Station No. 20 will have a commemorative ceremony in honor of 9/11 at 12:30 p.m. at the firehouse (across from the Hurricane Monument).

The ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. and the public and first responders are invited to attend.

THE ARTS

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‘Leisure Seeker’ scouting locations in Marathon, Key West

Movie to star Mirren, Sutherland Weekly Staff report

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fter hosting auditions in Key West on Sept. 1, and posting Facebook appeals for extras, production scouts are reportedly scouring in the Middle Keys and Key West for locations for the filming of “The Leisure Seeker” starring Donald Sutherland and Helen

Mirren.

“A lady came through and said she was looking for locations,” said Mark Matthis, a Marathon business owner.

The casting is being handled by Ellen Jacoby Casting, the same company that also worked on “True Lies,” which famously features the Seven Mile Bridge. She said the filming will be in Key West on Sept. 13-14 (including The Hemingway House) and in Lower and Middle Keys on Sept. 15-16.

The movie is based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Michael Zadoorian. It features the madcap adventure of an elderly couple who “kidnap themselves” for a final adventure — a road trip in a recreational vehicle. In the book, the female lead has cancer and quit treatments; the male lead has Alzheimer’s Disease.

Mirren and Southerland will be reuniting after sharing the screen in 1990 in the movie, “Bethune: The Making of a Hero.”

The movie is being produced by European companies The Indiana Production, BAC Films and Rai Cinema. The production plan always called for the Keys locales, but the movie was recently rained out by Hurricane Hermine in Georgia.

"Although the Marathon locations may be attributed to Key West in the movie for storyline purposes, it’s still good publicity for Marathon and the Keys overall,” said Daniel Samess, chief executive officer of the Marathon Chamber of Commerce. “There is some economic benefit, whether its taxes or visual recognition. And it’s a positive-comedic movie which I’m happy to have associated with the Keys."

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‘The Leisure Seekers’ is based on the novel by the same name.

“You worry about your parents, siblings, spouses dying, yet no one prepares you for your friends dying. Every time you flip through your address book, you are reminded of it---she's gone, he's gone, they're both gone. Names and numbers and addresses scratched out. Page after page of gone, gone, gone. The sense of loss that you feel isn't just for the person. It is the death of your youth, the death of fun, of warm conversations and too many drinks, of long weekends, of shared pains and victories and jealousies, of secrets that you couldn't tell anyone else, of memories that only you two shared.” ­—from ‘The Leisure Seeker’

Saturday, Sept. 17, 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. auction at The Waterfront Brewery Upstairs, 201 William St. Key West.

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Come checkout the 18 dates and their packages at this fun fundraising event.

This is the one time you may actually be able to buy love. $5 entrance fee, cash bar.

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Emceed by the very funny Jason Koler and Britt Myers of The Weekly Newspapers.

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Visit facebook.com/kristenforqueen to see some of the dates and their lineups.

All proceeds go to AIDS Help.

Live Photos by Kayoko Yamamoto

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NEXT WEEK

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ake Shimabukuro laughs, “the best thing about playing the ukulele, your audience has such low expectations.” This from a world-renowned musician and ukulele player. Shimabukuro’s ability to play the underdog of small instruments exceeds every expectation and is a performance not to be missed.

Shimabukuro will play the Key West Theater on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

“If the Ukulele were a city, it would be Key West. It’s all about happiness, friends and family,” said Shimabukuro. Although he has played the Hollywood Bowl, Sidney Opera House and Lincoln Center, he regards Key West fondly because of his longtime friend, Jimmy Buffett.

(Buffett helped Shimabukuro launch his career when he invited Shimabukuro to tour with him for three years.)

A Hawaiian native, Shimabukuro learned the ukulele from his mother at age 4. “The size is perfect for kids. It only has four strings, two octaves and can’t go lower than a c note making everything sound happy,” said Shimabukuro. In 2002, he was the first ukulele player to sign with Sony music and, in 2005, he went viral on YouTube with his rendition of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” In 2012, he was the subject of an acclaimed documentary, “Jake Shimabukuro: Life on Four Strings.”

Shimabukuro proved to audiences that the modest ukulele has no limits. He has covered popular songs such as Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Schubert's “Ave Maria,” Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep,” and Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” He has mastered the art of mixing traditional sounds with modern art.

Accompanying Shimabukuro in Key West will be bassist Nolan Verner. They will perform covers and favorites from his 15-year career, and several songs from his upcoming studio album “Nashville Sessions,” due out Sept. 23, 2016.

The popularity of the ukulele keeps growing every year and Shimabukuro is the leader of the movement. Don’t miss him Tuesday, Sept. 13, 8 p.m. at the Key West Theater or visit www.thekeywesttheater.com for more information.

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Domestic Abuse Shelter

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Oath of office City Commissioners Jimmy Weekley (pictured), Billy Wardlow and Clayton Lopez were reelected as was Utility Board incumbent Peter Batty and sworn in recently by City Clerk Cheri Smith. An official public ceremony will occur on Nov. 21 after the election. This early oath was necessary for them to perform their duties in the interim.

BRIEFLY Coastal Cleanup is Sept. 17

Turtle Club hosts fundraiser

The International Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday, Sept. 17 and the National Key Deer Refuge is hosting a beach cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon at Long Beach on Big Pine Key. They are looking for volunteers to help clean the public beach area and will provide gloves and trash bags, and have water available. Bring a refillable water bottle and appropriate clothes. For more information, call Kristie Killam at 305304-9625 or email kristie_killam@fws. gov.

The Key West Sea Turtle Club will hold a fundraiser on Oct. 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Turtle Kraals in Key West. There will be appetizers, live music, 50/50 raffle, and silent auction.

They will also have some rum drinks while supplies last, and a cash bar. Admission is $25, kids under 12 free. The club is a volunteer, nonprofit whose mission is to provide accurate sea turtle nesting data and ensure a safe habitat for marine turtles and oceanic life through conservation efforts, educational programs and fundraising events in the community. Nesting season runs through Oct. 31.

Athena Award nominations sought The Key West Chamber of Commerce is taking applications to honor a woman who exemplifies leadership in her profession and industry by presenting her with the Athena Award. The award is a high honor given to a professional woman who demonstrates excellence in business or profession and provides valuable service to the community. The community is highly encouraged to nominate local individuals for the award.

To receive a nomination form, contact Kerry Baker at the Key West Chamber at 294-2587 or via email at membership@keywestchamber.org. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, Oct. 14.

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.

he Domestic Abuse Shelter, (DAS) has reopened its 21-bed emergency shelter in the Lower Keys since being temporarily suspended by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) back in May. It has also temporarily closed the Middle Keys 38-bed facility for renovations. The arrangements came after an agreement reached by DAS, the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, (FCADV) and Victim Response.

“Our first priority continues to be for survivors of domestic violence and their children,” said Jennifer Powell, president of the board of the DAS. “These newly forged partnerships provide additional resources and critical lifesaving services to anyone seeking safety from abuse throughout the Keys. We are working hard to retool.”

Since May, the Keys shelter has been operated by The Lodge, a Miami-Dade based agency, one of 42 state-certified domestic abuse shelters. The Lodge took over operations in order to provide Keys victims of abuse a safe haven.

“When the Middle Keys shelter closed for renovations, our existing clients had the option to go to Key West or resettle at either another mainland shelter or find a private situation,” said Powell. “We

do not have a target date to re-open the Marathon shelter.”

Powell said she is not privy to the financial arrangements between the FCADV, a state agency that distributes funds to shelters statewide, and The Lodge in return for operating the Key West shelter. She added The Lodge will continue to pay the rent, as per lease agreement, on the Middle Keys facility until it reopens.

The Key West shelter facility is owned by the city housing authority.

The DAS recently undertook some routine maintenance and deep cleaning of the facility. DAS is awaiting some final contractor quotes before beginning renovations on the Key West shelter, including installing a handicap ramp and an ADA-compliant bathroom.

“We are awaiting a few pieces of information on the quote before we commit to that work, which will be paid for by a private donation,” Powell said, adding the housing authority has already agreed to the scope of the work.

In May, when the DAS’ license was suspended, the DCF noted it was taking the “least restrictive” option available and gave the DAS six months — until early November — to take corrective action. The DCF report also said, “it must also demonstrate the willingness and capability to change its management and operations …”

The domestic abuse shelter is a Keyswide organization. It serves women up and down the island chain, the only one in a 112-mile radius

DAS in FY 2014-2015 Shelter nights 10,245 Individuals served 277 Average stay 5 weeks Crisis/hotline calls 932

If you are in fear for your safety, please call the Statewide Florida Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-500-1119 or the DAS local hotline at 305-743-4440.

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Connie Gilbert

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On Sept. 4, 2016 the world lost Connie Gilbert of Key West to a stroke. She had just turned 77. Connie had an endless capacity for love and a profound desire to nurture those around her.

Brilliant and complicated, Connie was committed to fight for social justice and was active in every significant civil rights struggle during her lifetime: from resisting McCarthyism; to registering blacks to vote in the segregated South; to establishing reproductive choice and advocating equal rights for women; to the struggle for lesbian, gay and transgender equality. Connie had a sincere calling to leave the world a kinder and fairer place than she found it, and committed her life to being a voice for those who were silenced, a shield to those who were oppressed, and a sword for justice.

Her gifts extended beyond politics. As an artistic spirit, Connie was a lifelong patron of the arts and an accomplished writer, publishing many works of fiction, poetry and journalism.

She also appeared in summer-stock theatre, worked back-stage on Broadway, and participated in local arts performances.

Connie was packed with endless love and warmth. To her, kindred souls were more than friends, they were her spiritual family. Because of this, she mastered the art of friendship and her extended family spread throughout the entire country. She is survived by her two biological sons, Devin Gilbert Neiss, a gifted musician in San Diego and Shad G. Neiss, a lawyer in Key West also committed to the struggle for social justice. She is also survived by members of a loving, adopted family.

Connie wanted friends and family to celebrate her life, the beauty in the world, and to hold her memory in their hearts. In accordance with her wishes, a celebration of Connie’s life was held Thursday.

Joseph Bertram Pinder Jr., 86, an Islamorada founding family member, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 7, 2016. He was born in Key West on March 9, 1930 to Joseph B. Pinder Sr. and Ida Cothron Pinder.

His great grandparents homesteaded in Key West and moved to Indian Key in 1870 where Joseph’s grandfather, Preston Pinder, was born in 1875. The family moved to Upper Matecumbe circa 1877. Pinder survived two of the most devastating hurricanes to hit Islamorada; the Great Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 at only five years old and Hurricane Donna in 1960. His strong work ethic developed at 10 years old when he began working at A&B Fish House. He would also manage lobster traps and work in construction. On Feb. 7, 1953, he married Roberta “Bobby” Jacoby. Together they settled in Matecumbe and raised three sons.

Pinder worked as constable before serving six years as the only Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy patrolling the Upper Keys. After his law enforcement career, he worked with his father at Pinder & Son appliance store before becoming the supervisor of maintenance at Cheeca Lodge. Joseph went on to open Pinder’s Refrigeration, where he offered local installation and repair services. Pinder was originally appointed to the Board of Monroe County Mosquito Control by Florida Governor Reubin Askew in 1977, where he would serve 17 years including time as chairman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Dorie Brothers and grandson Jamie Pinder. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Roberta “Bobby,” sister Alma Pinder Dolton, sons Jack (Teresa), Joseph “Buddy” (Cerise), and Henry (Barbara), grandchildren Alisha Aviles (Chris), Andrea Barth (Ben), Brandon and Carrlee Pinder, Jake and Hank Pinder, and great grandchildren Tyler Pinder, Mason and Ethan Aviles, and Brody and Brantley Barth.

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abor Day weekend means brew-time in Key West, and for the past seven years has been a huge fundraiser for Key West Sunrise Rotary. Beer dinners, beer brunches, happy hours, pool parties, and seminars were all the rage. The Signature Tasting Festival on South Beach by Southernmost Hotel brought out all the beer enthusiasts.

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1. The Key West Sunrise Rotary says September is their busiest fundraising month, with the BrewFest, and next week’s Peterson Poker Run. 2. Ocean Key House’s Rodger Levering and Johan Amneus with Key West Lodging Association’s Jodi Weinhofer and Key West beer connoisseur Scott Barry test out some of their favorites at the fest.

3. Beer and brats – they just go together.

4. The dream team: Megan Coccitto, Matt Babich, and Elizabeth Patrick.

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They are dryer, rosier and becoming more popular than ever. Why? Thanks to a little continent called Europe, who just seemingly cannot produce bad wine. Countries like Italy, Spain, and the mother of Rosé, France, kept making, drinking and

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Here’s what is great about rosé — it’s actually dry (NOT syrupy sweet), it goes with everything (meaning its flavor is light and neutral, not “oaky” or “buttery”), and it’s cheap. Yep, no sommeliers needed. Just chill, drink and repeat. And rosé’s are meant to be drunk — they aren’t investments for your kids’ college fund, no aging or de-corking or sniffing or spitting; just drinking.

“I would say rosé was being written about, produced domestically, imported and consumed in culinary hotspots like Miami, New York and San Francisco for the past five years,” said Stephanie Southgate, fine wine consultant for Noble Wine Estates, a division of Breakthru Beverage. “I did see a distinct increase in the popularity of rosé in the Keys about two years ago. Certainly the most popular profile seems to be the dry and zesty style from the South of France.”

Here’s rosé 101: Rosé is made by the maceration method, where grape skin is left to sit and stain the wine for a few hours or the Saignée (“San-yay”) method when some red wine juice is bled off and put into a new vat to make rosé. Red and white wines can be blended but that is uncommon, and not encouraged. The primary flavors of rosé wine are various red fruits, flowers, and citrus.

Stephanie Southgate Fine Wine Consultant for Noble Wine Estates has been selling wines in the Keys for 14 years.

Here are her Rosé Recommendations: Henri Gaillard Rosé, Provence (Cabernet Franc, Grolleau) Domaine Sarragousse Rosé, Cotês de Provence (Grenache, Mouvedre, Cinsault) Arcangelo Rosato, Puglia (Negroamaro) La Crema Rosé, Monterey (Pinot Noir) Dazzle Rosé, Columbia Valley WA (Pinot Gris) Marquis de Goulaine Rosé d'Anjou, Loire (Cabernet Franc, Grolleau, Gamay)

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My biggest inspiration at Key West High School is people who work hard for what they want. I’m inspired when I see people accomplish their dreams by hard work without seeking an easy way out.

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

I think my calculus class with Mr. Whaley has best prepared me for life after high school because I would like to major in engineering and math is a huge priority for that job. Also throughout the year, Mr. Whaley has given us many life lessons and tips to living debt free.

What is your favorite social media and why? Who do you follow?

My favorite social media is Instagram. There is a lot of inspiring people who post things that could help you out and you can also talk to them to seek advice. I follow a body builder and a few retired SEALs to help motivate me to be the best I can be in order to achieve my dreams.

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

The biggest challenges facing the Keys would have to be the diverse culture. I volunteered at church this summer preparing food for hungry children and two of the four people I worked with didn’t speak English. One was a Cuban lady who only spoke Spanish, and the other was a South African immigrant who only spoke Dutch. It was difficult getting the job done but at the end of the day, we were able to do what we needed to do to make sure the kids ate.

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The first Sunday Ramble of the season is set to kick off on Sunday, Nov. 27 featuring headliners Raven Cooper, Rolando Rojas, Miguel Perez along with special guests to honor the late George Victory who was among the artists set to perform before his passing earlier this year.

The Sunday Ramble has become one of the most popular musical events of locals and tourists alike in Key West. “Incredible local talent! Have never been exposed to so many great musicians and singers … all on one little island,” wrote fan Dale Friends. “Why go to the big city for a concert? Ever!”

“We are grateful to all the wonderful folks who support us at these shows. It is a unique opportunity for all the local musicians to get together and back each other intimate show. All of those wonderup on our songs,” said Sunday ful local musicians jamming together Ramble’s Nick Norman, local songon that big stage create a magnificent writer and performer. performance. For the audience, it’s an Norman, along with local evening of fantastic music that just favorites Jeff Clark, Ericson Holt, can’t be beat.

Claire Finley and the rest of the — Contributed Ramble Band work hard rehearsing and preparing for each Ramble.

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Working musician plays it all

In Tune Dramatic, soulful and defiant, Denis Hyland draws present day relevance to time tested jazz standards with the aid of the island’s finest jazz players.

Hyland sings his personal take on life and our culture, demonstrating why jazz is America’s greatest art form.

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ary Woods is a veteran full time working musician in Key West, pulling down 13 shifts every week as a solo performer.

Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Gary grew up in a musical family.

His dad, uncle and aunt played guitar and sang every Sunday performing Hank Williams country songs live on the radio in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Naturally, Gary picked up playing music at an early age. He played drums in the school band after seeing Ringo from the Beatles. He was one of the drummers in the marching band but was told there were too many drummers, so he started playing the French horn. He continued playing drums in rock ‘n’ roll bands in the ’70s, but “got tired of waiting for the guitar players to learn their song parts at rehearsal” and started playing the guitar himself. Gary started a country band of his own, and traveled all over Kentucky and the midwest in his own Greyhound tour bus. Tired of always being on the road, he traded his bus for a Yamaha electric piano taught himself how to play “incorrectly.” It wasn’t long before he learned blues and was playing honky tonk piano.

Top 10 Rock ‘n’ Roll 10. HandClap Fitz and The Tantrums 9. Hardwired Metallica 8. Ophelia The Lumineers Meanwhile over the years, every chance Gary had, he vacationed in Key West. He loved it so much he decided to move here. He and his wife sold their home and most of their belongings and moved from Clermont, Kentucky (home of Jim Beam bourbon) to Key West in 2011. He gave up his career managing all of the Ford dealerships in the state of Kentucky, and moved to Key West to play keyboards. He soon found out that gigs were scarce for keyboard players and fell back to playing guitar.

“I auditioned at Captain Tony’s on the keyboard.

It wasn’t what they were looking for. But the manager from the Bull heard the audition, and so I was hired to play keyboards with the band at the Bull,” he said. Gary has been playing The Bull for four years now. You can listen to Gary perform at the Bull Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and at Captain Tony’s Tuesday evening, and Friday and Sundays at noon.

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Mathias Maloff is a pirate when he’s not working at Key West Yacht Club. Really.

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As the owner of Piraseas, Inc., he hosts parties and corporate events for those looking for a genuine pirate-like experience.

Naturally, he gravitates towards the Capt. Moe’s rum punch cocktail, a mixture of Captain Morgan rum and Malibu with splashes of fruit juices. He’s been at the yacht club since January and in the Keys for the past year and a half. He moved to Key West specifically to start his pirate business, and said, “It’s also a sweet vacation spot.”

His favorite thing on the menu at Key West Yacht Club is the ever-changing soup of the day, and he’s a big fan of the conch chowder, too.

Mathias can also be found on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. on stage at Aqua raising money for AIDS Help. This week, he’ll be pulling off an epic rendition of “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke. “I’m a big fan of karaoke,” he said.

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Surfing in the Keys Surfing in the Keys? It doesn’t really happen that often, but when it does, it’s epic — and usually nowhere near a beach.

“It’s not like there is a surf report to go off of,” said SpearCrazy Charter Capt. James Simcic. “You literally have to ride out there and burn fuel just to check it out.”

He has his tricks though, like bi-plane pilot and friend Evan Doumis of Overseas Aero Tours, who will call him if the waves look good.

Simcic — with three friends, Andrew “Ace” Hunt, Kevin Johnsen, and John Strama — spent the past week tracking down the waves at Sombrero Lighthouse aboard Florida Keys Reel Adventures boat for a day of surfing. “They were short rides, but it was worth it,” Simcic said of the waves generated by the storm Hermine as it passed the Keys.

He’s surfed Sombrero probably 20 times in the past six years, following in his dad’s board wake from the ’80s.

After moving to the east coast of Florida for college, Simcic needed something to quench his salt taste for spearfishing and picked up surfing. But, when he moved back to the Keys, there was nowhere to practice his new sport, except for when tropical storms pass offshore, or cold fronts bring up ground swells.

“It’s so fickle, you need to know what to look for,” he said. “You have to know where to paddle.”

He usually buddy surfs with friends, since they are five miles out to sea. His friend, Ace, basically learned to surf on the reef rather than beachside. “He just needed to learn how to read the waves, he was athletic already,” said Simcic.

The crew is looking forward to some winter cold fronts to brew up some more waves to ride.

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CONTRIBUTED 1. James Simcic’s dad rides waves at Sombrero Lighthouse in 1986.

2. Simcic surfing at East Sister’s Rock last year.

3. James Simcic of SpearCrazy Charters catches a ride at Sombrero Lighthouse. Buddy, and adrenaline junkie Kevin Johnsen videoed the event and put it up on his YouTube channel “kjgophish.”

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The Red Barn's season will feature a return of an all-new ‘Short Attention Span Theatre,’ one of its most popular productions.

Red Barn announces five mainstage productions

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new theater season is upon us, and Key West’s Red Barn Theatre has an exciting selection of plays and special events lined up for its 37th season. Ranging from the sublimely comic to the fanciful to the flat-out hilarious, season subscriptions are now available that include all five mainstage productions.(Tickets for individual shows can be purchased separately.)

• The season gets off to an intelligent, comic start with comedian Steve Martin’s “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” a fanciful rendering of an imagined meeting between Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso at a bar in Paris. Egged on by a cast of lovable eccentrics, the two trade insights into their century’s achievements. “Lapin Agile” runs December 13 through January 14, 2017.

• “Murder for Two” follows January 20 through February 12. It’s a hilarious, offbeat twohanded musical, where one actor investigates the crime while the other plays all the suspects and both play the piano (you have to see it to believe it). A witty homage to old-fashioned murder mysteries, it was nominated for Best Off-Broadway Musical.

• Next up will be one of the classic musicals, “I Do, I Do”, running February 21 through March 18. The heartwarming show follows a couple through 50 years of marital ups and downs, spanning 1895 through 1945, rolling out one catchy song after another.

• Opening March 28 and running through April 15 will be “Camping with Henry and Tom”

by Mark St. Germain. Bristling with humor, the play is fictionally based on a 1921 camping trip taken by Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and President Warren G. Harding. It’s an easy-going satire of politics and history featuring men whose real personalities differed from those shown to the public.

• The final Subscription Series production will see the return of the Red Barn’s enormously popular “Short Attention Span Theatre,” all new for 2017.

Titled “Brief Encounters,” it will be a mix of fresh, fun, irreverent 10-minute plays — a high-octane evening of laughs for everyone.

And the fun doesn’t end with those subscription shows. There are non-subscription special events as well. The pre-season starts with “The Return,” a new original play by Key West playwright Bob Bowersox. “And Then I Wrote A Song About It,” will be performed in early January. It’s a musical starring Nick Cearley (“The Skivvies,” “Buyer & Cellar”).

Also on tap is a special evening with the multi-talented and absolutely hilarious Gerri Louise Gates. Watch for announcements of date and time.

For more information or to order tickets or subscriptions, call 305-296-9911.

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THEME: FOOTBALL ACROSS 1. Capital of Belarus 6. The ____ Four 9. Muscovite or biotite 13. Savory taste 14. *Logo of a TV network airing first Super Bowl 15. Bigger from side to side 16. Merlin’s craft 17. Tiger’s prop 18. Incompetent 19. Finnish currency, preeuro 21. *Non-contact football league 23. *Hall of Fame quarterback Stabler 24. Twosome 25. Club alternative 28. *Shoved to floor on TV

by NFL’s Jim Everett 30. “____ ____ Time Machine” 35. Secular 37. What a willow did?

39. Helicopter sound 40. *Legendary Graham 41. Waterwheel 43. One algae representative 44. Bracelet add-on 46. *Defensive Texan 47. As opposed to want 48. Sort of 50. Entry document

52. Like some martinis 53. Make fun of 55. “... ____ he drove out of sight” 57. *Where you find some linebackers 61. *2015 Rookie of the Year 64. Distinguishing feature 65. “____ we there yet?”

67. Woven wall hanging 69. Inuit shelter 70. Dark loaf 71. *Philip Rivers, San ____ Charger 72. “As ____ on TV” 73. Swimmer’s distance 74. Famous fabulist DOWN 1. “____’s the word” 2. Allah’s cleric 3. North American Grappling Association 4. Brat’s look 5. *Not to be roughed up 6. Greek cheese 7. Sailor’s affirmative 8. Burly 9. Breath freshener 10. Cartoon lightbulb 11. Porcini mushrooms 12. Creative 15. Surrounded by a sash 20. “Little ____ fact” 22. Ooh and ____

24. Make immoral 25. *Can’t be done from behind in NFL 26. Delhi policeman’s club 27. *Previously an Oiler 29. Garfield’s cry 31. Conjunction in comparatives 32. Like a bathroom floor?

33. One who does #58 Down 34. *Super Bowl-frequenting quarterback 36. Umbilical connection 38. Lake ____caca, South America 42. Filled with bewilderment 45. Popular Cuban cocktail 49. Temporary craze 51. Spanish loser, 1588 54. Jack Sparrow’s Black ____ 56. Bone-chilling 57. *1970s NFL Pro Bowlers Taylor or Armstrong 58. Egg on 59. Story “of Two Cities” 60. State of Israel 61. Safari ride 62. Wraths 63. Kind of palm 66. Swedish shag rug 68. Dip into liquid

Bluegreen Vacations is now HIRING for a part-time/full-time Quality Assurance Specialist in Marathon.

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

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LEGAL NOTICES As of September 20, 2016, Dr. Ricardo Quintero-Herencia will not be affiliated with 21st Century Oncology the Marta A. Gonzalez Cancer Center. You may continue to seek medical care and services with one of 21st Century Oncology’s board certified medical oncologists by contacting the office directly. 21st Century Oncology the Marta A. Gonzalez Cancer Center will continue operations at their current location and hours and will maintain the medical records for patients treated by Dr. Quintero-Herencia.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your medical records, please contact the office directly at 305-296-0021, fax 305296-0061, or write to 3426 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2016-DR728-K Division: Family Rand Scott Wagner, Petitioner, and Marcela Ines ColladoMehech, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: Marcela Ines Collado-Mehech ADDRESS: Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Rand Scott Wagner whose address is 3255 Duck Avenue, #8, Key West, Florida 33040, on or before October 11, 2016 and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter.

If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address.

(You may file Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit

LEGAL NOTICES will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: September 1, 2016 Amy Heavilin, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Lisa M. Pierce Deputy Clerk Publish: September 9, September 16, September 23 and September 30, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 16-CP-58-M Middle Keys 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.

LEGAL NOTICES 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 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 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 11378 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney

LEGAL NOTICES Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER 12221 Overseas Highway Marathon, FLORIDA 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 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 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 305-7430399 - benefits package.

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 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. 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 305-3047995 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

EMPLOYMENT 10-11am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd.

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COLLECTIBLES PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive watches and Pilot watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305-7434578

FOR RENT APARTMENTS Marathon - Beautiful 2 BR 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.

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Call before you buy or sell! Please call for prices.

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MOTOR HOME FOR SALE 1997 Winnebago Adventure Good Condition, 47 k miles, $9,500.00 954-304-2777 Located in Grassy Key RV Resort, MM 58.7

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

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HIRING! Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

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HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

Front Desk Receptionist 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.

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

Servers, Busperson, and Food Runners.

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

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.

Rewarding stable jobs with excellent benefits!!!

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THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. in MARATHON is looking for: • Medical Director/ Psychiatrist • Research Assistant • Care Coordinator/LPN • Peer Specialist (PT)

The Guidance/Care Center, Inc, a division of

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Dolphin Research Center has a FT opening for an Animal Care & Habitat Apprentice. Must work well with animals, in order to support Medical & Animal Care & Training departments & participate on Manatee Rescue Team. Must be physically fit, able to lift 75 lbs., possess general “handy-man” skills, have a clean driving record & be diver certified or willing to become certified – knowledge of dive equipment maintenance is a plus. Successful candidate will be responsible, organized, & motivated with excellent team player skills.

Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), vacation & paid holidays.

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

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

We offer a competitive wage and benefits program.

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WETSTOCK: PICNIC ISLAND Offshore concert brings out the boats

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he 12th Wetstock took place at Picnic Island offshore of Big Pine Key last Sunday bringing out tons of people to enjoy the free on-the-water concert with The Rockin’ Bobs, Karen Weber and the Funkin Conchs, Raisin’ Cane and The Bubba System. Heather Allsbrook said her dad, ‘Flip Flop Bob’, came up with the longstanding concert idea on a whim and he’s considered the founder of Wetstock. (They are pictured at right.) Pets, babies, and floating coolers are all welcome at the annual event and many leave the comfort of their own boat to wade up to the stage when their favorite band is playing. The sandbar off Picnic Island is a popular place to hang out at on the weekends, even more so when there is a free concert happening!

— Weekly Staff report KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly

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