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‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ opens this weekend at Marathon Community Theater starring Chance Rudder, left, Rita Irwin, Cathy Supp, Sally Punch, Jim ‘Boomer’ Kelly, and Sarah Brignac. The play, a comedy about a dysfunctional family reunion, scored a Tony Award in 2013. The show runs through Feb. 6 and the curtain is at 8 p.m. LESLEY AARON/Keys Weekly

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LOCAL CHATTER We know that Gretchen Wilson keeps her Christmas lights on her front porch all year long (“Redneck Woman”), but what about the rest of us? When is a good time to drag the tree out to the street? Unplug that cheery little blow-up Santa that blew into the bushes last week? When are people ready to declare that Christmas is over? We asked …

When’s a good time to take down the holiday lights and decorations?

Capt. Bill Alck of Pigeon Key ferry still has most of his lights and decorations up. He’s satisfied with the status quo. “February is a good time, I guess. It takes all that time to put them up! Might as well leave them for a while.”

When it comes to taking down holiday decorations Marie Braun keeps the Catholic tradition handed down from her parents. “For me, it is January 6th, which is the Day of the Epiphany or Little King’s Day because that’s when the three kings actually made it to the manger,” she said. “So that was my traditional thing in my home, everything in the house stayed up until that day.”

After a good laugh at the question, Claudia McEwen said, “When it fits in your schedule!” Claudia is the producer and makeup artist for “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” currently playing at Marathon Community Theatre. “Last year, my wreath was up until Easter!”

Devin Clarke is not only the director of the play “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” he is also the president of the Marathon Community Theatre’s Board of Directors. Needless to say, Devin has to keep organized and on schedule. When it comes to taking down winter holiday decorations, “I say, at the latest, January 2nd,” Devin said.

“I would say you can do it either right after the New Year.

Some people wait a week. In my county, it’s after the 6th of January. But you know, some people do it right after Christmas,” said Beverly Hiatt. Beverly is a native of Nicaragua arriving in Miami in 1978, and coming immediately to the Keys.

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Publisher Jason Koler jason@keysweekly.com Managing Partner Britt Myers britt@keysweekly.com Editor Sara Matthis sara@keysweekly.com Director, Sales & Marketing Lesley Aaron lesley@keysweekly.com Account Executive Anneke Patterson anneke@keysweekly.com Staff Writer Kristen Livengood kristen@keysweekly.com Office Manager Lynn Ritli lynn@keysweekly.com Classifieds Hollie Will hollie@keysweekly.com Head of Intern Affairs Sydney Schuhmacher sydney@keysweekly.com Design / Web Master Travis Cready travis@keysweekly.com Design / Pre-Press Javier Reyes javier@keysweekly.com Se habla español

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Flotsam found, jetsam jettisoned Community’s grassroots effort to clean the harbor has a winner Contributed

grassroots group of Marathon City Marina liveaboards has teamed up to create the “Nautical Obstruction Salvage Experts,” to clear the harbor of unwanted debris.

Volunteers schedule collection times to receive the marina customer’s trash found in Boot Key Harbor and receive marina residents’ recyclables. Each item brought in has a point value, and the person with the most points during the month wins a small goody bag of prizes.

December was the first month the program was in place, and the first winner is Charles Casey. Among some of the items he brought in were about 20 pairs of shoes, an old TV, a mattress, several plastic water bottles, and an assortment of other debris he collected from the mangroves.

“The program offers double the points for old cruddy stuff, obviously collected from the water, and Charles racked up a whopping 520 points — a landslide win for him, and a definite win for Boot Key Harbor,” said Katrina Spelker, a city employee. “All the trash is being catalogued, and it will be interesting to see what a difference this makes during our annual Harbor Cleanup Day in March.”

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Marathon City Marina liveaboard Charles Casey collected the most trash in December. Extra points are awarded for retrieving items from the water.

with some serious swag. Casey won breakfast-for-two from Harbor Hillbillies, $40 in cash (donated by local liveaboards), and two tickets to any show at The Marathon Community Theater this season. The Marathon City Marina is currently recruiting more volunteers to collect debris on land and also donate their time to receive the offending matter. The organizers are also soliciting more prizes to give to the upcoming, monthly winners. Unfortunately, due to space limitations, the contest is only open to Marathon City Marina customers.

Do you know the difference?

Flotsam is washed overboard, but jetsam is deliberately heaved to lighten a ship’s load.

The public watches the ceremony. The contents of the time capsule embedded in the wall of City Hall are unknown.

Cornerstone dedicated

Masons converge on Marathon’s City Hall SARA MATTHIS

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n Jan. 9, the Grand Masonic Lodge of Florida lay a ceremonial cornerstone at the new Marathon City Hall which is nearing completion. Organized by the Marathon Masonic Lodge, the public turned out to witness the solemn occasion, replete with the order’s longstanding traditions.

Church supports day care Grace Jones cannot thank Don Prince and the Outdoor Resorts Church enough for their gift of $500 to our Center. Thank you for your continued support and kindness.

Iris Coe, Executive director Grace Jones Day Care Center Marathon

(Behind Marathon Liquor & Deli and Marathon Community Theater)

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MONROE COUNTY

Entrees Start at $19 Vogel seeking second term as State Attorney

Early Island Time Specials $19 from 5:30-6:30pm.

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Marathon Councilman Bill Kelly, left, meets with U.S. Congressman Carlos Curbelo in Washington, D.C.

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his past week Marathon Vice Mayor Bill Kelly was part of a delegation traveling to Washington, D.C. that included Robbie Majeska of the Key Largo Wastewater District and Islamorada Mayor Deb Gillis.

The contingent met with Congressman Carlos Curbelo to seek his help securing $2 million in funding from the Army Corp of Engineers for wastewaBRIEFLY Journalist to speak at Library’s speaker series Miami Herald Columnist Fabiola Santiago will speak on Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. at St. Columba’s Parish Hall in Marathon on her opinions on issues ranging from the Cuban Adjustment Act, Donald Trump, and Marco Rubio. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. with coffee, tea, cookies and a meet and greet. Admission is free and open to the public.

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ter improvements.

“We went up as a united front in an effort to protect our paradise,” said Kelly. “Congressman Curbelo was very gracious and introduced us to all the right players.”

Kelly said the trip has proven successful over the past two years and he expects a decision in late February. ­—Weekly Staff report

Whalton’s Pet Shops support birds through raffle Whalton’s Pet Shops in Marathon and Big Pine will be holding a raffle in February to raise funds for The Marathon Wild Bird Center. Raffle tickets will be $1 each with the prize being a $100 gift certificate. The winner will be chosen on Saturday, Feb. 27 at noon and representatives from the Wild Bird Center will be present from 10 a.m. to noon at the Marathon store with an exhibit to illustrate the organization’s mission and needs.

onroe County State Attorney Catherine Vogel has formally announced her intention to seek a second term calling her first three years of service an “honor.”

“Our office has made great progress in prosecution of serious offenses, DUI prosecutions as well as in strengthening our relationships with all law enforcement agencies,” she said in a prepared statement. “I Catherine Vogel look forward to continue leading this office in a highly competent and professional manner.”

A prosecutor with close to 35 years of courtroom experience, Vogel resides in Key West with her husband Terry.

In the past three years her office successfully prosecuted several homicide cases including Peter Eric Hedvall, convicted of murdering a young man outside a bar during Fantasy Fest.

She has also taken great measures to boost the relationship between her office and local law enforcement agencies.

The State Attorney’s Office has also facilitated Drug Recognition training in order to better equip officers with to identify impaired motorists.

She said a strong bond between law enforcement and the justice system promotes a safer community.

“Law enforcement no longer needs an appointment to see us,” she added. “They can just drop in at their convenience to review search warrants or arrest affidavits.”

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Soldiers cruise into the Keys

Stop described as ‘most patriotic’ by wounded veterans

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he Soldier Ride, sponsored by the Wounded Warriors organization, is a four-day cycling tour that takes wounded vets and a large entourage from Miami to Key West. They arrived in the Upper and Middle Keys on Friday and made their way to Key West for a tour of Old Town on Sunday. Crowds lined the highway and streets to show their support and the American soldiers who had plenty of opportunity to tour Keys’ hotspots ranging from Mallory Square to the Dolphin Research Center.

—Weekly Staff report

KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly & ANDY NEWMAN/Florida Keys News Bureau

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Many Thanks to other Contributors ♣ Coca Cola ♣ Home Depot ♣ Keys Fisheries

The Florida Keys Celtic Festival would like to extend a special thank you to the students and teachers of Marathon High School for their support and participation in the festival. We wish to thank especially Chef Stanton and the Culinary Arts students and Ms. Lyn Cox and the Marathon Drama Club for their help in the tea tent and the MHS Athletic for their work lining the festival �ield.

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(CONT.) 1. In the Middle Keys, the soldiers make a stop at the Marathon Fire Station. Hundreds gather to wish the soldiers well as they continue down the Keys.

NIGHTLY SPECIALS BY CHEF KELLY

2. Stanley Switlik Elementary school students and their teachers (Hi, Mr. Hawes!) greet injured military personnel as they travel down the highway.

3. Wounded soldiers ride across the 7 Mile Bridge on Jan. 8. Some 38 injured military personnel and their supporters bicycled segments of the Overseas Highway during the Soldier Ride.

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Where the arts and its supporters come together Membership party held in Marathon

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he Florida Keys Council of the Arts Council held its membership party on Jan. 10 at The Bait Shack estate in Marathon. The gala included artists painting “plein air,” hors d’oeuvres and, of course, Sunday football games on several large screens.

—Weekly Staff report

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Contributed 1. Arts Council staff and board members Shannon Lynch, Jodell Roberts, Ganine Giorgione Derleth, Sally Bauer, Lucy Carlton and Elizabeth Young have plenty of literature about the Keys’ arts scene.

2. Artist Kathleen Denis demonstrates her technique.

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3. Marathon City Planner George Garrett, Celtic Festival organizer Theo Derleth, Fishermen’s Community Hospital CEO Hal Leftwich and City Manager Charles Lindsey support the arts.

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4. The guests enjoy the outdoor setting and beautiful weather at the ‘Bait Shack.’

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• MHS culinary student dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. at Dolphin Bistro, second floor.

• Disney Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’ showing at 6 p.m. at Kirk of the Keys, Marathon.

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• BayGrass Bluegrass Music Festival from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Founders Park, MM 87.

• BINGO from 1 to 4 p.m. at Marathon Elks Lodge. Open to the public.

Monday, Jan. 18 • Matecumbe Historical Trust lecture at 6:30 p.m. at Island Community Church, MM 83.

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Tuesday, Jan. 19 • Infant/toddler lap-sit story time at 10:30 a.m. at Marathon library; Teen Advisory Group meeting for ages 12-18 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Marathon library.

• Three-week Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Course starts at 7:30 p.m. at Venture Out, Cudjoe Key. Wednesday, Jan. 20 • “Dark Journey” free movie and popcorn at 6 p.m. at Marathon library.

• Southernmost Coconut Castaway Jump Up from 6 to 9 p.m. at Mangrove Mama’s Restaurant, MM 20.

Thursday, Jan. 21 • Preschool Story Time at 10:30 a.m. at Marathon library.

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BRIEFLY Come for the run, stay for the fun Now is the time to sign up for the Sombrero Beach 5K, 10K, or 15K Challenge Walk/Run scheduled for March 5 at 8 a.m. at Sombrero Beach. Teams of five or more who register pay $20 each, individual sign-up costs $25 or $35 for the 15k.

After the race, organizers plan music, raffles, silent auction, great prizes, food and beer. To register, visit runsignup.com.

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Historical lecture features Seminole wars The Matecumbe Historical Trust will host guest speaker Dr. John Nordt on Monday, Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Island Community Church, MM 83. The presentation will be on the history of the Seminole wars and South Florida using maps and will include a discussion of hydrology in the Everglades.

The presentation is free and open to the public. For more information contact Barbara at 305-393-0940.

Mojito Salsa Band plays at park Bring a blanket or chair to enjoy Mojito Salsa Band’s free concert under the stars on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Marathon Community Park. No coolers; drinks will be provided by Marathon Lions Club and food will be available from the Middle Keys Boosters.

Pigeon Key Art Fest seeks volunteers The Annual Pigeon Key Art Festival on Feb. 6-7 needs volunteers to work three-hour shifts at various stations, such as selling tickets, relieving artists at booths, and manning the parking lot. Volunteers receive a T-shirt and free admission for both days. Call Riet at 305-2891887.

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TO DO Seafood festival draws a big, hungry crowd Weekly Staff Report

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housands of visitors and locals are sharpening their appetites for this weekend’s Key West Seafood Festival. In it’s 11th year, the event was created to showcase not only the bounty of Keys waters, but also the men and women who earn their livelihood at this hard, but fruitful, task.

The festival runs Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 16-17 from 11 a.m. on both days at Bayview Park in Key West. The festival closes at 8 p.m. on Saturday night, and a little earlier at 5 p.m. on Sunday night. Admission is $5 and the ticket doubles as a raffle claim — $250 worth of seafood to be given to the winner.

The festival’s prosperity has roots in adversity. Local commercial fisherman George Niles said the seafood festival grew out of the devastation of the industry in 2005, after Hurricane Wilma blew past.

“We had all the time in the world after that, because we had no traps,” Niles said.

In addition to winning friends and influencing people with the great food and drink, the event also raises scholarship funds for the families of commercial fishermen. Since it’s inception, it has awarded $59,000 in education funds.

So, what can visitors expect?

Fresh stonecrab claws, grilled lobster and red grouper are the headliners on the menu. Plus, guests dig into Key West Pink shrimp, smoked fish dip, conch fritters, conch salad and conch chowder. There’s plenty of beer, wine, soda and water for sale to wash it all down. In addition, there will be almost 100 booths selling art, apparel, jewelry and educational booths with information about our delicate Keys ecosystem.

The music starts as soon as the gates open and features the likes of Cory Heydon, Zack Seemiller, Nick Norman, Rusty Lemon and the Paul Cotton Band.

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FISHING Editor’s note: The following was written by a local wife who serves as “first mate” to her commercial fisherman husband.

She chooses to remain anonymous. Of course, in this day and age there are a few “house husband” first mates who assist their captain wives. Regardless of gender or even familial relationship, this piece is a testimony to those that assist fishermen in their daily struggle to provide for their families, employees and the public that loves Florida Keys seafood so much.

The Real First Mate

An unidentified ‘first mate’ always helps in a crunch.

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ehind every successful man is a woman.

This couldn’t be more true of fishermen. The wife is more involved with the business than most people would ever realize. Of course there is the hired crewman that has this role, too. He does all the heavy lifting, cuts bait, builds new traps, repairs old ones and keeps the deck of the boat in order on a daily basis.

But the real “go to” person is the captain’s wife.

She might get up before the crack of dawn to discuss the day’s plan over a cup of coffee before her man heads for the boat. Or she might be lucky enough to sleep in ‘til the sun comes up, only to find a “honey do” list. But most importantly, if the mate doesn’t show up for

work ... she will get on the boat and drive, or gauge the fish, or push the traps off the stern, whatever it takes to get the job done that day. (She secretly enjoys a day on the water instead of the domestic chores of laundry and groceries, especially if it’s calm weather.)

She is a good listener and is there to celebrate the good catch or hear about the day’s complaints, whether it be the price of the product, the crew, or some traps that were robbed. She knows that fishing revolves around the weather and she has no control over it. A true fisherman will be on the water every day he can if it is not blowing over 20 mph.

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Maybe even take him off the island and away from the business to unwind. She might even get in a little shopping out of it.

In the off season, she is the official buoy painter and can usually get it done faster and neater than the crew. She knows how to tie a knot, drive a forklift and scrap a crab trap.

She usually keeps the books for the business, writes all the checks for fuel, lumber and bait and is there to offload any deliveries. She can walk out ropes, weave in leads, tie a buoy to it and then tie it to the traps. She will tag the traps and make sure they all have one before loaded on the boat at the start of season. She keeps all the licenses, paperwork and Coast Guard inspections up to date.

Since the convenience of the cell phone, she is there to take the call about the broken part and there to pick up its replacement and deliver it to the dock.

This can save a costly down day. She knows how to cook a bucket of stone crabs, process a lobster tail and even filet a fish (but the captain can do it faster). Her hours, like her fisherman’s are not just 9 to 5, more like sun up to sun down. She is a special breed of woman, and God bless her if she has children to keep track of in the mix …

She is not just a wife, but a partner in life — the Real First Mate.

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BRIEFLY National Key Deer Refuge tours are scheduled Free guided National Key Deer Refuge nature walks, bike rides and kayak excursions on Wednesday, Jan. 20, and Friday, Jan. 22 leave the National Key Deer Refuge Visitor’s Center in Big Pine Key at 9 a.m. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Participants are encouraged to bring a hat, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, water, binoculars, field guides, and dress appropriately for the weather. Bring a bike for the cycling trips. The Jan. 20 tour is a kayak excursion and participants must reserve a spot; email NKDRtrips@gmail.com. The Jan. 22 outing is a bike ride on Lower Sugarloaf/Saddlebunch Key. For more information, call Kristie Killam at 305-304-9625 or email kristie_killam@fws.gov.

Dr. Charlie Beeker talks Coast Guard cutters Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the launching of the “Secretary” class U.S. Coast Guard cutters on Thursday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. at Murray Nelson Government Center, MM 102.

Learn about the cutter’s role in history and in the Florida Keys.

Of the seven cutters, three call the Florida Keys home. The Duane and Bibb were sunk as artificial reefs off Key Largo in 1987 and the Ingham is ported as the Key West Maritime Museum at Truman Annex. For more information, call 305-8527717, Ext. 22.

Florida Bay Ecosystem is topic of presentation “Florida Bay: An Ecosystem on the Brink” will be presented

by Everglades Foundation Ecologist Stephen Davis, Ph.D., on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Keys History & Discovery Center at Guy Harvey Outpost in Islamorada. Cost for nonmembers is $25 and includes admission to the exhibit as well as light appetizers. A cash bar will be available. Reservations are recommended, call 305-922-2237 or email info@ keysdiscovery.com.

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He is the son of Eddy and Kerri Worthington of Marathon.

His dad is an IT specialist and co-owner of Keys Computer Specialist. His mom is a teacher at Stanley Switlik.

Maternal grandparents Mark & Karin Modzelewski reside in Brookfield, Connecticut while his paternal grandparents Pete and Trich Worthington live in Marathon.

BRIEFLY Calling adults for Camp Run-A-Muk Why should kids have all the fun? The fourth annual Camp Run-A-Muk is a threeday outdoor adventure and nature camp for adults, running Tuesday to Thursday, Jan. 26-28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the National Key Deer Refuge.

This camp is open to seasonal or permanent residents of the Florida Keys who can attend all three days. Cost is a $40 donation to FAVOR, the Refuge’s Friends group. Included in the cost are a first day breakfast, T-shirt, and optional kayak trip. Space is limited to 12 on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Keeping a food diary is the best way to see exactly how many calories and other nutrients you are consuming on a daily basis. Using pencil and paper or smartphone apps like MyfitnessPal or Lose It can help you track calories. The key is to record EVERYTHING you eat and drink and BE HONEST. — submitted by nutritionist Dana Hartley, Fishermen’s Community Hospital. To contact her, email dana. hartley@fhcares.com.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Goodbye, Rocketman Middle Keys entertainer passes away

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obert Crelock Hudson — known to all as Rocketman — passed away on Jan. 8. Locals are mourning the death of a true Keys character.

Rocketman, 76, was born in Memphis Tennessee. Among his most prized possessions were photographs of himself and Elvis Presley playing sandlot football, said local attorney William Heffernan. From there he joined the Air Force and then ended up in Las Vegas where he played the drums at big casinos with the band Wagon Wheels.

“Rocketman came to vacation in the Keys,” said longtime friend and former owner of Porky’s Bayside Capt. Johnny Maddox. Like many others, he decided to make it his permanent home, in no small part because of the quality of the “recreation,” Maddox said.

“He told me his first job in the Keys was as construction supervisor at the Safari Lounge,” said Heffernan. “The workers were building the balcony and they would see a bale floating by. They’d put down their tools and wade out in knee-deep water to retrieve it and then quit.

He kept having to replace the crews and it drove him crazy.”

After a brief sojourn in the Upper Keys, Rocketman made his way to the Middle Keys. He lived at a trailer park on Grassy Key for many years, quietly helping his elderly neighbors.

But every weekend he was in the spotlight — as a founding member of the Florida Straits Band. The Sunday night jams were a huge draw with a revolving cast of musicians invited up on the stage to play a number or two.

Tommy “Tunes” Stroup, who enjoyed a long friendship and professional relationship with Rocketman, said the popularity of the Florida Straits Band was indirectly responsible for the active live music scene in Marathon. Along with star visits from the likes of Clarence Clem-

Rocketman’s signature look included a lot of silver jewelry and turquoise. In later years, he added a stylized walking cane.

ons and Robyn Robins from the original Bob Seger Band, regular Joes were invited to share the stage with the Florida Straits, too.

“We had people in the audience that had put down their guitars for a couple of years, but once they were invited up onstage they got inspired. Next thing you know, they would be

Remember the world’s smallest museum?

Rocketman was the proprietor of the establishment — a little travel trailer — parked outside Porky’s when he played. During breaks, he invited the public to tour it. Many left donations in a spittoon by the door, or purchased a small trinket.

The treasures included Civil War-era relics, pirate memorabilia and more.

It was reportedly even in the Guinness Book of World Records.

doing their own gigs,” he said.

“But Rocketman was our drummer and our emcee and master of ceremonies,” he said.

His charisma at the mic is what most remember.

“It was his voice, I think,” said Heffernan. “It was soothing, but authoritarian. And he was the epitome of true diplomat.

Everybody got a chance to play, and if they were truly terrible, he would clap and congratulate them right off the stage. ‘All right, all right, thank you very much, next act,’ he would say.”

Rocketman was always at the head of the line to work the many benefits staged in the Middle Keys. So, when his house burned down in 2008, the entire town turned out for a fundraiser to help him replace the belongings he and his daughter, Roxanne, lost.

Locals remember the community raised almost $40,000 for Rocketman.

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Rocketman was proud there was another entertainer in the family.

—William Heffernan on Rocketman’s pride in his niece, pop star Katy Perry.

a long-running solo act at Porky’s that started when it was owned by Monroe County Commissioner George Nuegent and his wife, Suzy, then Maddox. His friends say he was heavily influenced by Buffett.

“He had a lot of Jimmy Buffett songs. And ‘Midnight Special,’ we rocked that one,” Stroup said. “Of course, then there was Rocketman’s original song, ‘It Beats 40º Below.’”

In later years, he was very impressed with pop star Katy Perry — his niece.

“He was proud there was another entertainer in the family,” Heffernan said.

Rocketman reportedly suffered a series of strokes in the last few years. Heffernan said he had a chance to see him at Fishermen’s Community Hospital last week before Rocketman was transferred to a mainland hospital. Stroup said his goodbyes a few years ago when he left the Keys.

“We’re two men. Sometimes you don’t have to say anything.

We knew each other well,” said Stroup.

Marathon councilman and fellow musician John Bartus lamented his loss.

“He was an ambassador of the Florida Keys and a local legend with a lot to give. He was a devoted father, fine entertainer and will be missed in this community,” Bartus said.

A memorial tribute — with plenty of music — is planned in the coming weeks, to be held at Porky’s. Stay tuned to social media for more details.

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Workshops up and down the Keys enable artists to come together to create a vibrant 24foot long project compromised of 400 canvases. When complete, the mosaic work will hit the road with multiple receptions in all areas of the Keys.

“The Keys have a unique demographic reaching 100-miles from Key Largo to Key West,” said Arts Council Board Member, artist, and framer Sue D’Antonio, who was on hand to help at a workshop. “So, this is the perfect Keyswide project.”

The Connections Project is one of the Art Council’s more innovative fundraising activities meant to bring the community together by providing a free canvas to anyone, from well-known artists to artistic residents, who is interested in being a part of the venture.

Many well-known local artists choose to create their own small project. In previous years, notable local artists like William Welch, Rick Worth, Karen Beauprie, Richard Matson, Jim Salem, Ann Lynch, Kathleen De-

nis, Cris Sandifer, and hundreds more offered their work for the mosaic.

About 80 percent of the squares are contributed by professional Keys artists, whose work sell for hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.

“The best part about this is everyone has a chance to receive a really wonderful piece of art,” said Arts Council Executive Director Liz Young. “Once the show is disassembled, donors will receive a randomly selected piece of the mosaic in the mail.”

In a lottery-like distribution, donations are being accepted for $35 per canvas or three canvases for $100 to be sent out when the show ends in May. Each piece of the mural comes with an artist statement providing insight into the artist’s thoughts and inspirations.

Donations can be made at keysarts.com or at any of the opening receptions. Proceeds from the mosaic directly benefit Keys’ artists and projects.

The receptions begin on Feb. 2 in Key Largo and make their way down to Key West by April 8 with stops in Islamorada, Marathon and Big Pine Key. Tune into the Weekly Newspaper for details as the events near.

Kathy Russ admires the 2015 project at the opening reception at Royal Furniture.

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Best tank in the Keys Aquarium draws praise at Square Grouper Weekly Staff report

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ho has the coolest aquarium in the Keys? That has to be Lynn Bell at the Square Grouper Bar & Grill on Cudjoe Key at MM 26. It was designed by the Fort Lauderdale company Living Color which is featured on the TV show “Fish Tank Kings.”

“I sketched it out and they put it together in less than a year,” Bell said.

The 475-gallon tank is square, of course, and features sunken “bales” caught in the roots of an artificial, but incredibly life-like, mangrove tree. The tree itself protrudes from the top. Tropical fish swim around bales emblazoned with the Square Grouper logo that references the locals’ terms for floating marijuana cargo often found in Keys waters in the 1970s and 1980s.

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The acrylic tank at Square Grouper on Cudjoe Key was constructed by Living Color Aquariums.

Parks department hosts Family Fun day Family Fun Fest is a free event being held on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marathon Community Park.

There will be food, drinks, arts, crafts, games, music, and more. Groups participating include scout troops, Wild Bird Center, Marathon Fire Department, Sheriff’s Animal Farm,

Sea Camp, local performers, and more. To have a booth for a local non-profit group or organization, email adamsa@ ci.marathon.fl.us.

Health Screenings offered throughout the Keys The 45th annual Florida Keys Health Fairs are taking place on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fishermen’s Community Hospital in Marathon, Big Pine United Methodist Church and First Baptist Church on Big Pine Key, and at Key West High School. Screenings include vision, skin cancer, pap smears, breast exams, HIV testing, bone density, blood pressure, mental health, smoking cessation, male exams, dental screenings, children’s health, blood glucose and blood cholesterol. Call 305243-4898 for more information.

Local registration for 7MB Run announced The 35th annual 7 Mile Bridge Run is set to take place on April 9 at 7:30 a.m. from Knight’s Key. The 6.8 mile race requires that the 7 Mile Bridge be closed to traffic from 6:45 until 9 a.m.

In an effort to grant Keys runners an advantage, organizers sat aside a registration block for Monroe County residents with photo ID, which opens on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 6 a.m. Those registering early must have a Keys address with a photo ID that matches that address. Registration for the general public will open on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 6 a.m. Students attending Monroe County Public Schools are allowed to run the 7 Mile Bridge Run at a reduced registration fee of $20. Registrations must be returned by Friday, Jan. 22. Schooluse-only applications are available now at Keys public schools.

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BRIEFLY Goodwin joins First State Bank Contributed

irst State Bank of the Florida Keys welcomes Karen Goodwin as vice president corporate services manager.

Goodwin joins First State with more than 12 years of Florida Keys banking experience. She began her banking career in 2003 and held positions ranging from customer service representative to branch manager. In addition to retail banking, she has sales and support experience in corporate services and credit card products, as well as consumer, home equity and commercial loans.

Goodwin holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida, a branch managers certifiKaren Goodwin cation from the Florida Bankers Association (FBA), and is a graduate of FBA’s Supervisors Academy.

An active community partner, Goodwin has served as the past-president of the Rotary Club of Marathon, a member of the Marathon Chamber of Commerce, Monroe County Children’s Shelter, Wesley House Associate Board, United Way Appropriations Committee, and is a graduate and former Board Member of Leadership Monroe County. She will serve as First State Bank’s Captain of the Seven Mile Bridge Team.

Goodwin’s office will be located in Key West, but will continue to work in Marathon and serve customers Keyswide.

“We are positive that Karen’s professional background, strong banking knowledge, and local community service commitment to the Keys will be a perfect fit to our First State Bank family,” said First State Bank and CEO Karen Sharp. “We are excited to have her join our local team of professionals.”

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MHS basketball team travels Students compete, learn up in North Carolina

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leven players of Marathon High School’s varsity boys’ basketball team went on a trip north over their winter break with their coaches and some family members. They played two basketball games, watched a college match and toured Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Coach Kevin Freeman said the trip was possible because of generous do-

nors in Marathon. “Without the help of our community, this trip wouldn’t have been possible,” he said. After the college visit, the team also visited Washington, D.C. and Virginia including historical sites such as the Lincoln and Vietnam Veteran memorials.

— Weekly Staff report CONTRIBUTED/Keys Weekly

1. Marathon High School varsity boys’ basketball team stands on the Duke University court. Richie Wells, left, Bernye Estevez, Clay Daniels, Camron Chaplin, Trace Goodwin, Trey Boyanton, Jackson McDonald, Tommy Kirwan, Christopher Freeman, Jon Guerra and Randy Culmer.

2. The team and family members pose outside of the famous Cameron Indoor Stadium.

3. The team watches the University of Virginia vs Oakland University game.

All Aboard Boat Rentals All Aboard Boat Rentals was established in 2013 and offers daily, weekly, and monthly boat rentals.

“Boats are our business, fishing is our pastime, and the Florida Keys are the piece of paradise we call home,” said owner Dave Clarkson. “Making sure you have as much fun on the water as we do is what drives us.”

Rental boats come equipped with GPS, chart plotter and fish finder, along with all the necessities for a safe and successful trip. All Aboard offers boats made for reef, wreck, Gulf, and offshore. They have also created fishing, diving, and dining guides for favorite local spots.

Dave added that renting from All Aboard saves money for piña coladas, fish tacos, and bait.

The fleet of rental boats range from 19-to 27-feet, and include makes like Mako, Sea Fox, ProKat, Key West, and more.

“Our key to success is our excellent customer service,” he said of his staff of three, referencing the company’s amazing TripAdvisor reviews. “We have great boats, competitive prices, and quality customer service.”

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MHS students prep for competition Upcoming dinners will fund trip to Orlando

By Sydney Schuhmacher

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n Sunday, Jan. 31, five Marathon High School students led

by Chef Carl Stanton will be heading to Key West for the 22nd annual Master Chef’s Classic. It will be the fourth time Marathon’s students have attended, and for two years running the students have claimed second place in the dessert category. Last year’s dessert — mango key lime parfait — was such a hit it was featured in the cookbook “Florida Keys & Key West Chef’s Table.”

The following weekend, the

culinary students will compete against students from more than 120 high schools at the Rosen Hotel in Orlando. That competition, the 16th annual Pro Start Culinary Competition, tests the kids’ mettle in various categories — Waiter’s Relay, Edible Centerpiece, Cooking Skills, and Management. Marathon is sending two teams with three students on each team. Stanton has placed Kayla Prince, Josiah Arce, and Chris Gaskill on the Cooking Skills team, and the Waiter’s Relay team is made up of Kyle Freeman, Noah Ross, and Manolis Tsarvaris. The top five student teams in each

category will receive prizes and scholarships, and the top two student teams in each category go to the National Pro Start Competition in April.

Although the trip to Key West is within reach, the MHS culinary students have to do a bit of fundraising for the Orlando trip. The public can support the effort by attending both dinners planned this month: On Friday, Jan. 15 and Friday, Jan. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Dolphin Bistro, located on the second floor of the high school.

— Weekly staff report

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wenty years and more than 24,000 students later, the state-wide Take Stock in Children program is celebrating success with its anniversary and a special celebration at the Studios in Key West on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

From Key Largo to Key West, the program has hundreds of students in high school enrolled and can claim proud achievements with local high school teachers, police officers, boat mechanics and others who have graduated.

Program Coordinator Chuck Licis welcomed Jillian Hasner, the new CEO of the program to Key West this December.

“Key West has the largest number of high school students enrolled in one high school than any other school in the state,” said Licis. There are 101 students participating this year.

Hasner met with students and mentors during her visit to Key West just prior to the school’s December break.

Liscs attributes much of the success to devoted mentors who work with students throughout high school and on-site staff in the school.

The goal of the Take Stock in Children Program is to have improved graduation rates and to help students enroll in college or a certificate program. Some students are able to attend college courses tuition free. Most find that a huge part of the financial burden of attending college is lifted and the other valuable benefit is a strong network of supporters.

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the first in their family to attend college, so they can have questions that can’t be answered by someone back home,” said Licis. Providing more support for students in college is a state wide-goal, according to Hasner.

She said the college graduation rate is 67 percent.

“We would like to improve on the number,” Hasner added. She could not name a single area to

target to help students stay in college courses. “I believe that kids drop out for a variety of small reasons that build up,” she said.

A college alumni group and college mentors available for students to call are among the supports that the Take Stock Program is putting into place.

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MHS’ varsity soccer team headed to Miami The Marathon High School girls’ varsity soccer team played Jan. 8 against Ransom Everglades School and beat them 1-0. In the first half of the game, Chandler Elliot, #4, scored the only goal.

On Tuesday, Jan. 12, Marathon’s girls played their district semifinal game against Miami Community Charter School. Marathon ended the game before halftime, with the score 9-0. The district championship game is in Miami on Friday, Jan. 15, and the girls will be playing against Palmer Trinity High School. Go Dolphins!

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ast weekend’s Florida Keys Celtic Festival drew record-breaking crowds to hear the music, sample traditional cuisine and watch the athletic endeavors of both beast and man. According to organizer Theo Derleth, more than 4,000 guests passed through the gates — double the number of visitors in 2015. “The people loved the bands and we had enough volunteers. And we had such great support from the community,” he said. The proceeds from the event support the Hammock House, a center for area youth sponsored by St. Columba Episcopal Church, the festival’s title sponsor.

— Weekly Staff report SYDNEY SCHUMACHER/Keys Weekly 1.Natalie Ehrig, Calla Jimenez, Eddie Hannah, Hannah Gracy, Cameron Howe and April Sullivan — part of the high school’s drama club — welcome visitors to the ‘Tea Garden’ at the fest. The young actors served scones and tea in a very proper manner, in a very proper setting complete with white tablecloths.

3 teen danced up a storm before it was time to head back to the mainland to continue his studies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach

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3. Local artist Ganine ‘Gigi’ Giorgione Derleth offers a coconut. Fest guests were invited to paint their own and mail it to friends and family in the U.S. 4. The Celtic Bag Company owner John Ciro sells leather and cloth bags that feature Celtic symbols with different meanings.

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H I D E AWAY C A F E The only thing we overlook is the Ocean

Who has been your biggest inspiration at Marathon Middle School, and why?

My biggest inspiration is Ms. Belotti, who pushes me to do my best.

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he American Legion in Marathon is hosting a comedy night on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. with two imported comedians.

Perry Sak is a South Florida transplant from Boston with a sharp wit and Andy Kern is a rising-star with Comedy Central credits to his name.

“A comedy show seemed like a no-brainer when we were brainstorming ideas for fundraisers,” said American Legion’s DerAndy Kern rick Johnson.

“Once we started thinking about it, we asked ourselves why we couldn’t do it. Comedy shows are always a crowd Perry Sak pleaser.”

A Boston native living in South Florida for 15 years, Sak’s sharp-to-the-core, witty humor will have the audience rolling in the seats. Sak spends time entertaining people at casinos, comedy clubs, and colleges across the country.

Growing up in the outskirts of Chicago, Kern dreamed of becoming a professional football player. Once he realized that wasn’t going to happen, he jumped into standup comedy. He went from the “Chitlin Circuit in South Central” to Comedy Central and VHI. He has performed in comedy clubs, colleges, on military bases, and at casinos from Canada to California.

Tickets are $10 and proceeds form the night support the American Legion’s scholarship funds. Tickets are available at the Legion, 4115 Overseas Hwy., Marathon. For more information, call 305-743-4783.

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eld as a fundraiser for the tiny historic island, the two-day juried Pigeon Key Art Festival attracts exemplary artists and quality buyers from across the globe. The event takes place Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 6-7 at the Marathon Community Park, MM49, and offers more than 70 fine artists and craftsmen, delicious local cuisine and live art and auction by preeminent celebrity marine life artist, Wyland. New this year will be historical reenactments, period entertainment and educational programming highlighting the Pigeon Key Foundation’s important projects.

“People know Pigeon Key is the tiny island under the Seven Mile Bridge. But what a lot of people don’t know is that we operate a Marine Science Center (PKFMSC) on the five-acre island,” said Executive Director Kelly McKinnon. The center focuses hands-on learning, turning the island and surrounding ecosystem into the classroom.

For over 20 years, PKFMSC has provided private, customized programs to more than 30,000 participants from more than 1,000 schools throughout the United States.

At the festival, guests will find exhibits and displays, touch tanks, hands-on activities and even a puppet show that brings marine and wildlife education to life. Organizations participating include Aquarium Encounters, Dolphin Research Center, Friends of the Marine Sanctuary, Marathon Wild Bird Center, and The Turtle Hospital.

The Pigeon Key Foundation’s mission includes historical preservation of the island, Keys History & Discovery Center and the Friends of Old Seven. There will be story-telling and period re-enactors that will help visitors understand the historical significance of this cultural landmark.

Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Two-day entry is $7 per person for adults.

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KEYS DISEASE

Don’t be blinded by science

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or centuries, there has been this divide between religion and science, as if the two were mortal enemies hell-bent on each other’s destruction. For example, the evolution debate: a debate so silly that it’s hard to believe that it’s still going on in Century 21. Unfortunately, when facts get in the way of closely held beliefs, it’s often the facts that are left behind. It’s a damn shame, because science and spirituality do not have to be mutually exclusive.

Fundamentalism – in religion (or even science) – is dangerous. It encourages its followers to accept some sort of ancient text or teachings (or utterances from a leader) as dogma, not to be questioned. All else is false or blasphemous. Radical fundamentalist Muslims blow themselves (and many innocent people) up because they believe it to be the will of Allah as expressed in the words of the Quran. Radical fundamentalist Christians believe that the Bible is the literal, inerrant word of God. There certainly are inspirational words of wisdom to be found in the Bible, but in no way should one ever confuse it with a science text.

The authors of biblical texts, and the later synods and councils that decided which ones were canonical, were not experts in astronomy, geology, physics, or paleontology. They had no knowledge of how our universe was formed, or awareness of the planetary dynamics of our solar system. So why do some people assume that the Bible contains a literal descrip-

tion of the creation of the Earth and heavens? God would have to be one mighty prankster to have given us all this astronomical and geological evidence about our origins and expect us to believe instead that the Earth is just 7,000 years old.

Similarly, science can tell us an awful lot about our physical world, our geological history, biological processes, and the vastness of our universe. It’s not so good, however, at shedding any light on other important questions such as the meaning of life, why we’re here, or if there’s life after death. There are, however, a number of scientific studies about the neardeath experience, and how similar it has been for many people who have had them.

People have literally died, left their bodies and can describe in amazing detail what was going on around them at their accident scene or the operating room, and can remember being told that it wasn’t their time and

they’d have to go back. Does our consciousness exist apart from our physical brain and body? Science will likely never determine the ultimate answer to that question – that will come down to belief and faith.

As someone who was raised Catholic (and did a lot of my own comparative religion study) and focused on sciences during my high school and college years, I came to see that science and spirituality aren’t mutually exclusive. From the study of stuff as small as atoms and sub-atomic particles, to looking into the vast reaches of the universe, science shows just how amazing our physical world really is. The origins of life and the evolution of basic processes that lead to the incredible biological diversity we have on our planet in no way discounts or diminishes the existence or influence of a Supreme Being or cosmic consciousness. Images from technological advances like the

Hubble Telescope show us just how small we really are. Our planet revolves around a star that is one of about 200-400 billion stars in our galaxy, the Milky Way. As large as our galaxy is, it’s only one of about the 80 billion galaxies that exist in the vastness of the observable universe. To say that there is so much out there is still a drastic understatement.

So if we did indeed evolve from apes over the course of our history, does that disprove

the existence of the Divine?

Just because the Old Testament authors may have gotten the timeline of creation wrong, does that mean there is no God? Will science ever be able to conclusively prove what happens to us after we die? And just how did the Mayans get all their astronomical knowledge?

There are still so many questions, and that’s a good thing.

Part of our humanity is our quest for knowledge and our thirst for understanding.

John Bartus is a singer/songwriter, City Council Member and former Mayor of the City of Marathon, and past President of the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Marathon. John performs tonight at the Sunset Grille, Saturday at the Key Colony Inn, and Thursdays at Sparky’s Landing.

Music available on CDBaby. com and iTunes. www.johnbartus.com Page 33 • Marathon Weekly • Jan. 15, 2016

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of SPIRIT SNORKELING, located at 1410 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050, intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

DATED at Marathon, Monroe County, Florida this 7th of January, 2016.

Sole Owner: Captain Pip’s Marina and Hideaway, LLC Contact Person: John E. Crawford, Manager Published: January 15, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 15-CP118-M Middle Keys IN RE: ESTATE OF JUDITH ST. CLAIR, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Judith St. Clair, deceased, whose date of death was October 14, 2015, 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

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

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.

The Weekly Newspapers

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.

Dmytro Poznyakov, Petitioner/Husband, and Galina Timonina, Respondent/Wife.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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: January 8, 2016.

Personal Representative: The Coral Gables Trust Company Richard DeNapoli, Chief Trust Officer 255 Alhambra Circle, Suite 333 Coral Gables, Florida 33134 Attorney for Personal Representative: Richard E. Warner Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER 12221 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@ rewarnerlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: January 8 and January 15, 2016

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 15-DR1158-K Division: Family

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: Galina Timonina ADDRESS: 221 NW 8 Avenue, Apt. 205, Hallandale, FL 33009 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Dmytro Poznyakov whose address is 1909 Roosevelt Drive, Apt. #A, Key West, Florida 33040, on or before January 29, 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 Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.)

LEGAL NOTICES

EMPLOYMENT

Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd.

Marathon.

Bussers & Servers Needed Full Time Please apply during business hours.

Key Colony Inn, 700 W. Ocean Dr. Key Colony.

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: December 17, 2015

FOR SALE

2006 Travel Trailer with slide out.

Gulfstream Conquest Series M-26RLS. Excellent condition.

Can be seen in Marathon. Call (765)277-6400

HOBBIES/ COLLECTIBLES

Will buy old nautical items, ship wheels, compasses, large reels, half hulls, lanterns, binnacles, telegraphs. Cased ship models for sale.

Call Lou 305-7354534 PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex Dive watches and Pilot Watches. Old model Military clocks & watches.

Call 305-743-4578

MARINE MISC. All types of permits for sale! Rock Shrimp, King Fish, Atlantic Snapper, Grouper Gulf, 6 Pack Reef & Pelagic. Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line pkg. Many other permits avail.

We buy, sell & broker all types of permits.

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

Licensed & Bonded.

All permits guaranteed valid for transfer.

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

Amy Heavilin Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Brittiny B. Dudley Deputy Clerk Publish: January 1, January 8, January 15, and January 22, 2016 The Weekly Newspapers

AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars - Vans - Trucks.

Running or Not. CASH 305-332-0483 EMPLOYMENT

Now Hiring Full Time Marina Reservations/ Concierge. Please apply in person to: Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club, 1996 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL Construction Foreman wanted Need Vehicle. Pay commensurate with experience. Call 305304-7995 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 Babysitters Needed for vacationers!

305-522-6050 Apply at http:// resortchildcare. com LOOKING FOR Wait Staff, Food Runners & Hosts. Established busy restaurant must apply in Person.

Sparky’s Landing, Key Colony Beach EXP. HELP ONLY needed for all positions. Apply in person Mon-Fri 10-11am @

Installation & Service Technicians Get your foot in the door to an awesome future. The demand for Broadwave products and services continues to grow, giving YOU a great opportunity to grow your career.

As one of our Communications Technicians, you'll connect customers to our many state-of-the-art offerings while building a solid foundation for your professional future. In this entry-level role, you will work independently in customers' homes and outdoors to install Broadwave products and services or troubleshoot reported issues as quickly as possible. During these visits, you'll build rapport with customers to ensure a positive experience each and every time. As you develop expertise in all of our offerings, you will be given opportunities to advance throughout our organization.

In addition to STRONG communication skills, our Installation & Service Technicians must have the following: • Ability to lift and move up to 80lbs • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends • Ability to work well under pressure • Ability to perceive differences in wire and cable colors • Ability to complete on-the-job and/or classroom training as required to remain on the job • High school diploma or the equivalent is required Meet 275lbs weight limit due to safety restrictions • Must reside in the Lower Keys • Satisfactory results from a background/employment history investigation • Qualification on pre-employment screening • Up to 2 years of related experience is a plus, but not required Valid state driver’s license and non-negligent driving record Please send resumes via email at csmith@broadwave.com

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER 58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning...Caring

Dolphin Research Center has a full-time/permanent position for a Membership Assistant. Successful candidate will be responsible, organized, motivated, self-directed individual able to work effectively in team-oriented environment & maintain a high level of confidentiality & wants a career in fundraising for non-profit organizations. Job requires heavy data entry & report preparation.

Excellent oral/written communication, computer skills, use of databases, spreadsheets & financial software are required. Benefits include medical, life & disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, sick & holidays, & so much more! Job description available at www.dolphins.org. Email your resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org EOE Page 34 • Upper Keys Weekly • Jan. 15, 2016

Let’s go Fishing!

MARATHON LADY DOCKS U.S.1 at Vaca Cut Bridge Mile Marker 53 Marathon, FL

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

305.743.5580

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Visit Henry Flagler's Historic Pigeon Key

305-743-5999 Daily Historical Tours At 10am, 12pm, & 2pm • www.pigeonkey.net

Now Hiring!

Thank You for voting us Best Place to take the Kids 305-407-3262 • 11710 O/S Hwy • MM 53 www.floridakeysaquariumencounters.com Page 35 • Marathon Weekly • Jan. 15, 2016

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 Keys

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER

Insurance Services

58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning...Caring

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Licensed 220 or 440 Account Manager/CSR. Minimum 3 years Commercial or personal lines experience. Motivated, responsible individual with the ability to multi task in a fast paced Insurance Agency. Offices in KW, KL and Marathon.

Travel between the offices a couple days a week is possible.

Personal growth is guaranteed as Agency grows. Salary will commensurate with experience.

Administrative Support Staff: Professional individual who enjoys working with others and being part of Team. Position will include Receptionist responsibilities as well as Data Entry. **Both Positions require Office, Outlook and Computer Skills.

Keys Insurance is an equal opportunity employer with excellent benefits,including Group Life & Health Insurance, 401K Plan, PTO and paid Holidays. Please send your resume to gbetancourt@keysinsurance.com or fax it to (305) 743-0582.

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

NEED HELP NOW!

The Hammocks at Marathon

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Maintenance Technician Houseperson / Carpet Shampoo Room Attendant Activities Associate

GREAT BENEFITS PROGRAM Full medical, dental and vision, 20 days a year paid time off, highly discounted resort use program, 401k match and much more.

HOW SHOULD I APPLY? Call Miranda at 443-624-2338, or walk-in to apply.

1688 Overseas Highway Gulf Side

FOH Assistant Manager 2 yrs Server/ Bartender exp., full-time, salary/benefits.

Great attitude/team player.

Send resume to teresa@marathonyachtclub.com or in person to Marathon Yacht Club @ 825 33rd Street.

HIRING! Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

is now hiring Part-Time Counter Help.

Please apply in person.

11287 Overseas Hwy., Marathon

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER 58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning...Caring

Dolphin Research Center has temporary openings for Guest Services. Duties are multifaceted including welcoming guests, taking reservations, retail and photo sales. Job description available at www.dolphins.org. E-mail your resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE Page 36 • Marathon Weekly • Jan. 15, 2016

Dolphin Research Center has a full-time position for a Social Media & Marketing Assistant. The successful candidate will be a responsible, organized, motivated, self-directed individual who demonstrates excellent “team player” skills and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Social media experience with excellent oral and written communications, interpersonal and computer skills are a must. Experience with graphic design a plus. A B.S./B.A. degree in communications, marketing or related field and at least 1-2 years of progressive work experience or a combination of education and experience are required. Benefits include medical, life & disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, sick & holidays & so much more! Job description available at www.dolphins.org. Email your resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE

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

Parking spaces also available.

Located on US 1, Cudjoe Key. 305-304-0776

Leigh Ann's Coffee House hiring Kitchen Help. Apply in person. 301 Sadowski Causeway, Key Colony Beach, MM 54.

New Restaurant Opening S. S. Wreck Cooks Bartenders Wait Staff

apply in person at 58835 Overseas Highway, MM59 Grassy Key

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE We are now hiring for the following positions: Diesel Hydraulic Mechanic Truck Helpers Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

ST.JAMES CHILDRENS CENTER

For Sale!

is in need of a Preschool teacher ft/pt position

Rogo Exempt for Single Family Home. 1000 linear feet of open waterfront

available. Must be FCCPC certified or higher. Please call Ms.SueEllen 305-852-2161 Lic# C16MO0033

17 Acres on a Lot on Uninhabited Island off Summerland Key, FL!

Owner financing available at 3% int amort over 30 yrs with 10 yr balloon.

Down payment dependent on final sales price and seller closing costs. $1.5 mil. Seller will entertain all offers!

Kathleen P Hancock PA Broker Associate Key West Real Estate Sales and Rentals, LLC Khancock99@aol.com 305-304-4034 www.Keywesthomes.us

Kitchen and Bath Designer needed for Marathon Location Please call Ryan @ 305-481-1791

HIDEAWAY CAFE IMMEDIATE HIRING Dining Room Captains Dishwasher Food Runners Call between 10am – Noon Robert (305) 289-1554

Now hiring Full-Time Food Processors.

Apply in Person 3390 Gulf View Avenue Marathon, FL EOE/Drug Free Work Place.

We Buy Gold Locally!

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn Townsquare Mall Marathon

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Help drive in business.

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Construction Supervisor/Laborer Wanted

Place your B/W business card here for only $25.00 a week.

Physical Duties, Bobcat Experience Vehicle Required

305-453-6928

Call 305-304-7995

LET’S DO BUSINESS LET’S DO BUSINESS FAAST MOBILE SERVICE Specializing in Personal Watercraft & Jet Boat Repair – over 20 years

Tropical Designs Designing Kitchens & Baths

• Serving Ocean Reef to Key West since 1976

Sales & Installation

Glenn Faast, Owner

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

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

305-289-1150

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SP3613

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305-942-6555

SERVING MARATHON AREA

INSURED

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Florida Solar Contractor CVC 56734

New Swimming Pools Fiberglass and Concrete Weekly Service and Repairs Lic# CPC1457751

305-849-8063 • Marathon, FL

got brick?

LICENSED CFC1427241

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

Phone: (305) 743-6526

ANDREW J. WOLSZCZAK, M.D.

Diplomat American Board of Urology Adult & Pediatric Urology 8151 Overseas Hwy., Suite 200 Marathon, FL 33050 Page 37 • Marathon Weekly • Jan. 15, 2016

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

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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 Vacation Rental Property Managers We maximize owners income while maintaining homes to the strictest standards.

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

305-390-2315

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

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Residential - Commercial

305-735-4042

6677 O/S Hwy, MM 50.5 Marathon

family owned & operated

Barbara Sanchez

Gonzalez Landscaping

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

Luis 305-481-6189

Excellent References Upon Request

Willie 305-395-8294

305-766-0819 305-924-0179

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Manicures • Pedicures Acrylics • Gelish • Facials • Waxing

FEATURED DESTINATION

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5177 Overseas Highway

Call us about Land/Sea/Air packages (305) 743 7575 Email us at stw@seatheworldtravel.com Business hours: MON-TUE-THU-FRI 9am to 4pm Appointments by request.

Precision Pavers Belgard Brick • Clean & Seals • Old Castle Coastal We will make your driveway look new again Brick driveway • Patios • Pool • Deck’s • Retaining Walls Free estimates will not be underbid

305-896-3599 Out Door Living Spaces

(Between Office Depot & Main Post Office)

Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-1631

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Specializing in Color and Highlights Haircuts Keratin Treatments

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STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

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A LA CARTE PRICING FOR CONDO ASSOCIATIONS & HOAs 305-304-9373 otsproperties.com Randy Currelly & Thea Knott

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Kevin W. Roberts, LLC

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

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LET’S DO BUSINESS Rent the Legendary Keys Cruisers $45 per week includes baskets-locks-lights

We also rent Kayaks

Free Delivery, Free Pick Up & Free Snow Removal Marathon and Key Colony Beach

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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”

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

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Kitchen Cabinets Sales

Glenn Faast, Owner REAL Wood Cabinets at Particle Board Prices 305 481-9106 / faastg@aol.com Licensed #29240-101686 Beds CommercialKitchenKorner/Fred's / Residential

1333 O/S Hwy, MM 53.5 • 305-743-7277

Ceramic Tile We Do Porcelain Installations!

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

By Ed Moran. Free Est., Lic SP3136 & Ins’d

305-923-0654 • Celebrating Our 10th Year!

DOT PALM, Inc. Rent the Legendary Keys Cruisers SP 3636 $35 per week includes baskets-locks-keys

LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES We also rent Kayaks

TREE CLIMBER WANTED Free Delivery, Free Pick Up & Free Snow Removal Marathon F R E Eand E S Key T I MColony A T E S Beach MULCH 305-743-3204

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Design, Decorating, Drafting, & More…

ARTIC TEMP, INC. Liz Samess Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Interior Designer

(954) 801-7883 Residential, Commercial & Marine Email: interiordesignbyliz@gmail.com Ice Machine - Sales - Service CELL:

8080 Shark Dr., Marathon, FL 33050 Phone: (305) 743-5288 Fax: (305) 743-6887

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URGENT CASH 4 CARE GOLD SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS

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

Fax: (305) 743-6887

LEARN HOW TO DANCE Ballroom & Latin Dance Private & Group Lessons First Lesson Free!

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

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Marathon: 305-743-7636 Ramrod Key: 305-735-4962 www.Acresales.com PRICE CHANGE

OPEN SATURDAY 11AM - 3PM

Great house close to Sombrero Beach, and just 2 miles from Marathon golf course. Beautiful 75 ft. dock with 20k lb. boat lift. Separate upstairs bedroom, bath, and kitchen with peekaboo ocean views. Beautiful grounds with fountains, ponds, grass and flower gardens.

90 SOMBRERO BEACH RD, MARATHON 3/3 • 1,884 SF • $795,000 • MLS# 568069

KATHRYN RUMMERY • 305-731-9579

KEYS COTTAGE

OPEN SUNDAY 11AM - 1PM

This canal front Keys cottage is located on a private street with amazing ocean views. This house features 40 ft. of concrete dockage, 2 large storage areas, covered parking, and new impact windows to admire the ocean. Just went on the market! Call now to schedule an appointment.

Immaculate, stilted duplex features an open floor plan, soaring ceilings, granite counters, terracotta flooring, stainless steel appliances, oversized balcony overlooking the lower patio & 37.5 ft. dock. Only 5 mins to ocean or gulf! Prime location in paradise on Key Colony Beach.

KATHRYN RUMMERY • 305-731-9579

KAREN RASPE • 305-393-9010

1200 E. 63RD ST OCEAN, MARATHON 2/2 • 1,163 SF • $625,000 • MLS# 569358

580 9TH ST, KEY COLONY 2/2 • 1,927 SF • $695,000 • MLS# 568770

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OPEN SATURDAY 12 - 3PM

Private & affordable canal front 1/2 duplex, offers a new metal roof, screened patio, 30 ft. dock, bait freezer & more. Ideal location for boater or fisherman. Furnished & ready to move in. Close to shops, restaurants, tennis, golf, & only 5 minutes from the open water.

271 5TH ST, KEY COLONY 2/1 • 634 SF • $410,000 • MLS# 569226

KAREN RASPE • 305-393-9010

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YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL

WELL MAINTINED AND A MUST SEE

This waterfront home is situated on two lots in Flamingo Isle with 200’ of water frontage, 60' of dockage on a wide canal, private, tropical landscaping, and waterside Tiki hut.

697 COPA D’ORO, MARATHON 2/1.1 • 1,679 SF • $889,000 • MLS# 569381

BRENDA TORRELLA • 305-481-0555 TERESA YEIDER • 305-879-5474

KCB NEAR SUNSET PARK

Unique waterfront half duplex that offers spacious living, dining, and bedrooms, A/C Florida Room overlooking the canal, 35 ft. of dockage, french doors, sliding doors, lots of windows providing natural light, and room for a pool in backyard. Separate workshop and outside storage.

1000 W. OCEAN DR, KEY COLONY BEACH 2/2 • 1,804 SF • $599,000 • MLS# 568412

LYNN B. LUCAS • 305-393-0559

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WALK TO SOMBRERO BEACH

DUCK KEY RETREAT

This condo is located in the small private complex of The Shores and features stunning ocean views, private beach, downstairs entertainment area, and covered parking.

Includes 15 x 30 boat slip in protected deep water with water & electric. Built as developers private residence.

This beautifully maintained canal front, pool home with easy boating access features 65 ft. of dockage, 12k lb. boat lift, gazebo, and brick paver driveway. Large corner fenced lot with tropical, manicured grounds providing immense privacy. Walking distance to Sombrero Beach!

This half duplex is located on the crystal blue waters that Duck Key’s free flow canals are known for. Updated kitchen w/ terrazzo floors in great condition. Enjoy relaxing under the tiki hut. Easy boating access to the Gulf and Atlantic.

Least inexpensive waterfront property on Duck Key.

LYNN B. LUCAS • 305-393-0559

LYNN B. LUCAS • 305-393-0559

LYNN B. LUCAS • 305-393-0559

117 COCO PLUM DR. B2, COCO PLUM 4/3 • 2,890 SF • $1,125,000 • MLS# 567565

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495 AVENIDA PRIMICERIA, MARATHON 2/2 • 1,463 SF • $998,000 • MLS# 566528

120 N. INDIES DR. B, DUCK KEY 2/2 • 1,054 SF • $421,000 • MLS# 568343

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Only you can prevent highway accidents.

News • Entertainment • Art • Fishing

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Mike ‘Banjo Boy’ Coker, left, Brett Bass and Jon Murphy will take the stage on Sunday, Jan. 17. Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, the name of the band, will join 15 other bands on two stages for the annual BayGrass Bluegrass Music Festival at Founders Park, MM 87. The music starts at 11 a.m. and musicians play until 8 p.m. For more details, visit keysice.com. Contributed

The 2016 Soul Starting at $15,690

KEY WEST KIA

2826 North Roosevelt Blvd.

305-295-8646

www.KeyWestKia.com

COMMUNITY NEWS

Boat show set for Duck Key

Proceeds from event benefit Island Christian School

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Friday, Jan. 15 DANCING IN THE STREETS Kick Off Party, from 6pm

in the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District. We’re closing off Morada Way for a square dance!!!

Plus jamming, craft beer, food, local businesses and family fun!

Saturday, Jan. 16 PICKIN’ PARTY & BBQ from 5pm

80939 Overseas Hwy.

Five different bands.

Florida Breweries “Tap Take Over” Plus a Beer Garden and grill out back, with jamming!!

Grab your instruments & friends and come on down!!

FESTIVAL DAY

Music All Day! 11 am - 8 pm GATES OPEN AT 10 AM

Tickets: $20 in advance for 18 & up • $25 at the Gate • Ages 17 and under FREE! ($5 on-site parking)

Sunday, Jan. 17 Blending the best of traditional Bluegrass with the next generation as well as some tasteful variations.

16 bands, 2 stages, jamming, Florida Craft Beer Garden, arts and craft vendors, food trucks, kids activities, and more!!!

The Show Ponies Mile Twelve The Wynwoods The Old Road Paw & Silas

Mike Compton & Joe Newberry Grandpa's Cough Medicine The Way Down Wanderers Lonely Heartstring Band The Jakob's Ferry Stragglers The Eastman Stringband

The Copper Tones Grass is Dead Belle and the Band The Doerfels Bungled and Botched

Founders Park

Bring your instruments to jam on the sandy beach, bring your kids, and swimsuits too!

87000 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada

ICE Sponsors include: Sun 103 Radio; Fuzzy Buddha Productions; Tap Johnson; Poisonwood Productions Studio; Advanced Disposal; Island Information Services; Blu Bamboo; Milk & Honey; Beach Sound; Music Depot; and Anonymous Angels.

baygrassbluegrass.com • facebook.com/baygrassbluegrass • keysice.com

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nyone in South Florida wanting to see the top boats in the industry in one convenient location has had to fight the masses at the Miami or Fort Lauderdale Boat Shows. This January, however, that’s all changing with the first annual Island Boat Show, the Keys’ answer to an enjoyable weekend experience for those looking for a new boat.

With 100 percent of the event proceeds benefiting the Island Christian School, the Island Boat Show, taking place Friday and Saturday, Jan. 22-23, offers the very unique experience of trying out multiple boats in one relaxed environment. Held at Hawks Cay Resort, Villas & Marina at MM 61, halfway between Key Largo and Key West, BRIEFLY Art Under the Oaks celebrates 33 consecutive years San Pedro Catholic Church’s annual Art Under the Oaks began in 1983 and has grown since then into a festival of fine art and original crafts, along with food, games and live music.

The free event is set for Saturday, Jan. 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.at San Pedro, MM 89.5, bayside.

About 100 artists’ booths will fill the shady grounds. Interna-

boat shoppers can test ride boat from top manufacturers including Yellowfin, SeaHunt, HydraSports Custom, Everglades, Contender, Skeeter, Key West, Tidewater, Robalo, World Cat, NorTech, Deep Impact, NauticStar, Statement, Shearwater, Cobia, Sailfish and Bennington.

The show will also feature fishing seminars by top Florida Keys fishing guides, including Capt. Rich Tudor, host of “Saltwater Experience,” the popular fishing show that airs on Fox Sports Sun, NBC Sports Outdoors and the Sportsman Channel.

In lieu of an entry fee, the boat show will be accepting donations.

The boat show will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to the public.

tional and American food vendors as well as a bake sale will feed hungry festivalgoers and a variety of music will enhance the atmosphere. Raffles of art donated by the artisans and a spin-the-wheel game of chance with grandiose prizes such as a fishing trip with Capt. Larry Sydnor are also planned.

Musicians begin to play at 9:30 a.m. and include Charly; Diane Bello and Friends, and Jom Session.

Luxury shuttle vans are new this year.

The free transportation allows for parking at Coral Shores High School, MM 90, oceanside. Or guests can donate $5 for on-site parking when available.

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UPPER KEYS Mosaic canvases the Keys Art project brings together artists

By Kristen Livengood

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Dr. Martha Edwards examines the lymph nodes of a kitten.

Pet Hospital earns ‘Cat Friendly’ designation Contributed

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he Island Hammock Pet Hospital in Key Largo recently earned the American Association of Feline Practitioners’ (AAFP) designation as a “Cat Friendly Veterinary Practice,” the only one in the Florida Keys.

The AAFP’s Cat Friendly Practice program seeks to improve the treatment, handling, and overall health care of cats by equipping veterinary practices with the tools, resources, and information needed to evaluate and improve the standards of care for cats.

“To earn this designation, our veterinarians and staff have taken specific steps to ensure we understand and meet the unique health needs of cats,” said Martha Edwards, DVM, owner of Island Hammock Pet Hospital. “Because cats instinctively do not show vulnerability, pain or discomfort, specialized knowledge about them can improve the accuracy of diagnosis and quality of care provided to them.”

To qualify for the designation, the Island Hammocks’ staff received training and education. The pet hospital, located at 98175 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day except Sundays.

Emergency service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Call 305-852-5252 or visit IHPH. net for more information.

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tacked around buttons, burlap, scraps of cloth and more paint than one could ever imagine, artists and artists-at-heart had the opportunity to create a 6 by 6-inch canvas using acrylics, watercolors, mixed media and other supplies to support the fourth annual Florida Keys Council of the Arts Connection Project: A Mosaic of the Keys. Workshops up and down the Keys enable artists to work together to create a vibrant 24-foot long project compromised of 400 canvases. When complete, the mosaic work will hit the road with multiple receptions in all areas of the Keys.

“The Keys have a unique demographic reaching 100-miles from Key Largo to Key West,” said

Arts Council Board Member, Artist, and Framer Sue D’Antonio, who was on hand to help at a workshop. “So, this is the perfect Keyswide project.”

Many well-known local artists choose to create their own small project.

“The best part about this is everyone has a chance to receive a really wonderful piece of art,” said Arts Council Executive Director Liz Young. “Once the show is disassembled, donors will receive a randomly selected piece of the mosaic in the mail.”

In a lottery-like distribution, donations are being accepted for $35 per canvas or three canvases for $100 to be sent out when the show ends in May. Tune into the Weekly Newspaper for details as the events near.

It’s the...

Soccer stars Two Keys teenagers got a chance to boot the ball around with soccer star Jared Watts, a midfielder on the Colorado Rapids, a Major League Soccer team. Maxwell Potter, right, and Jake Webb, both play on the Coral Shores High School soccer team. After learning the star was in town, they arranged to meet him at Founder’s Park for an informal game.

‘What an awesome guy to meet and play with two teenagers on his vacation time,” said Heather Potter, mother to Maxwell.

‘The boys loved it and had a fabulous time.’

What could be more fun?

7th Annual • 2016

FIN RACES

WITH THE GUYS FROM

SCUBA NATION! COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS SHRIMP EATING CONTEST JUNKANOO BAND ON SAT. ARTS & CRAFT VENDORS LITTLE MERMAID CONTEST FISHING DEMOS 11am – 8pm

11am – 4pm 11am – 4pm

Saturday & Sunday

January 30 -31

PIRATE CONTEST CONCH FRITTER EATING CONTEST KIDS ZONE PLAY AREA FACE PAINTERS

Sample the best seafood Key Largo has to offer!

LIVE LOCAL MUSIC

Rowell’s Marina Property: MM 104.5 Bayside, Key Largo

ZIP LINE

V.I.P. BIKE PARKING AVAILABLE The

96.9 Upper Keys 94.3 Middle Keys 93.7 Lower Keys

PLEASE! NO PETS AND NO COOLERS!!

Admission: $5 over 12.

Under 12 free, includes sales tax.

KEY LIME PIE EATING CONTEST FIREWORKS ON SAT. NIGHT CAR SHOW ON SUNDAY

www.keylargoseafoodfestival.com • seafoodfest@fkrm.com · 1-305-451-4502 Page 21 • Upper Keys Weekly • Jan. 15, 2016

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