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The Challenge is On The 18th Annual Placencia Yamaha Marelco Saltwater Fishing Tournament is September 10th and 11th this year. The top prize goes for Best Boat which was won by “Well” last year with “Pelagic” coming in second.
Marina and Boatyard will be sponsoring gas for registered boats. So starting checking your tackle and get your lucky lures ready!
Points are given for Kingfish (min. weight 8lb), Jack (min. 12 lbs), Barracuda (min. 10 lbs) and extraordinary class fish Wahoo (min. 15 lbs), Dorado (min. 7 lbs) and Tuna (min. 5 lbs). No live bait can be used and registration can be done at the Placencia Tourism Center. There are prizes for Best Boat, Grand Slam, Biggest Fish in all categories, Youngest Angler with biggest fish and Ladies Luck. ICB will be sponsoring the Best Boat prize of $4000 and Thunderbird
2016 - 2019 Placencia Village Council Sworn In The new Placencia Village Council Chairperson and councilors were sworn in by JP Mr. Glen Eiley on July 12th.
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Chairperson: Ilsa Villeneuava Harald Wallen - Vice Chairperson Jodie Leslie - Treasurer Nadia Westby - Secretary Jason Westby - Councilor Salvador Zabaneh - Councilor Warren Garbutt - Councilor We congratulate the new PVC and look forward to new community projects.
Back row left to right: Salva Zabaneh, Harald Wallen, Jodie Yearwood Front row left to right: Warren Garbutt, Nadia Westby, Ilsa Villanueva, Jason Westby
Mr. Glenn Eily (JP) Swearing in returning chair person Ilsa Villanueva
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Sundays Maya Beach Style Brunch at the Maya Beach Hotel Bistro is not to be missed. Duck Hash, Eggs Benedict, Shrimp & Grits, fresh bagels and more accompanied by Mimosas, Bloody Marys and fresh coffee will make this a memorable start to your Sunday. The Bistro also has one of the more extensive wine lists on the peninsula.
cool thatches with great food and find pizza, burgers and nachos on drinks for lunch. the menu with a full bar. Singing Sands’ Bonefish Grill is an elegant oasis surrounded by tropical gardens. The menu is Korean style with fresh local Belizean ingredients and fresh seafood in a very relaxing setting.
Time for a swim and to relax on a seaside lounge chair? Drive north just past the Maya Beach Hotel to the Belize Ocean Club. A beautiful large pool located right on the sea complete with pool side bar serving Full from all that great food? Stop tropical drinks will be a perfect way by Jaguar Lanes after 2pm for a to end your Sunday in Maya Beach. Driving south you will find The few games of bowling in an air All of the restaurants serve delicious Green Parrot Restaurant and conditioned comfortable setting. dinners if you still aren’t ready to Mangos, both on the beach under And if you are still hungry you will leave beautiful Maya Beach. Mangos
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Pg 3 Sundays Maya Beach Style Pg 5 BTIA news Pg 7 Unwinding at Coral Caye Pg 9 POV Salad Days/Tutti Frutti Notice Pg 10 PIA Students Pg 11 Lionfish Pg 12 12 & Under 5 Aside Footbal Pg 13 5k Run/walk for Garifuna Museum / Seine Bight Running Club Training Pg 15 & 18 Placencia BTIA Members Pg 16 & 17 Placencia Peninsula Map Pg 19 September 10th Parade Pg 20/21 Placencia Peninsula Guide Pg 22 PHS Message / Rotary Club News Pg 24 Pen Cayetano Interview / Fusion Beach Jewellery Class / Belize National Dart Team Pg 25 Talking Croc Pg 26 Community Corner Pg 27 Bus Ride to PG / Tour Guide and Operators Current Licences Pg 28 Tropical Weddings / Turtle Nesting Info Poster Pg 30 Placencia Peninsula Happenings Pg 31 Calender of Events
THE PLACENCIA BREEZE NEWSPAPER PUBLISHER: The Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (Placencia BTIA) DISTRIBUTION: The Placencia Breeze is available free of charge at the Placencia Tourism Center, Maya Island Air, guesthouses, restaurants and bars, gift shops, banks and other businesses on the Placencia Peninsula. The Placencia Breeze has a print circulation of 1,500, as well as a large online web audience. EDITOR IN CHIEF: Wende Bryan, wendebelize@yahoo.com PHOTO / GRAPHICS / LAYOUT EDITOR: H. U. Al-Ajba, info@pana.media VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHERS: Marion and Ed Carr of Muzamanzie Photography muzamanzie@gmail.com ADVERTISING OFFICER: Sheritt Linarez, accounts@placencia.com PRINTER: Norman’s Printing House, Belize City THE PLACENCIA BREEZE: The Placencia Tourism Center, Placencia, Stann Creek, Belize. Phone: 523- 4045 PLACENCIA BTIA BOARD: Chairlady, Jodie Yearwood Leslie Vice Chairman, Steve Christensen Secretary, Kristine Small Treasurer, Salva Zabaneh Councilor, Cleeve Westby Councilor, Bill Wohl Councilor, Brandon Westby
Welcome New BTIA Members Citrus Sensations Rotary Club of Placencia
Dear Members and Community: Ms. Cindy Weller is no longer a part of our Placencia Tourism Center staff. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors and express our most sincere gratitude for all the hard work and dedication to the Placencia BTIA Members over the past two years. Sheritt Linarez is our new office Manager and Natasha Eiley is the new assistant Accounts Manager. Congratulations to both young ladies. We have high hopes and expectations for this bright and amazing team. Please be sure to stop by the office and say Hello or let us know if there is anything we can do to help our members with. Best Regards, Jodie Yearwood Leslie Placencia BTIA Chairperson
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Bi-Annual Meet & Greet When: Friday, August 19th, 6pm Where: Wendy’s Restaurant Speakers: Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr., Karen Bevans, BTB Director and Placencia BTIA Board members Come out and learn what the PBTIA is doing for your community. All BTIA Members and the Community are invited. A mixer will follow with finger food and a cash bar. Call the PTC for further information at 523-4045. Visit www.placenciabreeze.com
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Unwinding at Coral Caye (formerly French Louis Caye) By Martin Krediet
allows the soothing sounds Imagine slowing down of the Caribbean Sea to lull time and inhabiting an you to sleep or beckons you intimate island where your to spend your afternoon only neighbours will be snorkelling directly from your traveling companions, the island. exotic birds, and attentive Do as much or as little as caretakers to prepare your you please in complete meal, pour your wine or privacy and solitude among your loved ones. Your meals chop a fresh coconut. will be prepared daily by the Your trip to Belize and island caretakers whether Turtle Inn will be an even that be a morning coffee, more exquisite memory fresh fruit or egg breakfast, when you add on a few a refreshing light salad or nights on our two acre, sandwich lunch and a fresh isolated, private island, just caught seafood dinner – a 25-minute (8 mile) boat BBQ Creole style. ride from the resort.
Sheltered behind the world famous Belize Barrier Reef, Coral Caye is a completely private island that can be yours alone for a romantic, restorative or adventurous get away. You and your lucky travel companions will feel like you are castaways with all the comforts needed to leave all of your cares behind. The island features a small coral sand beach and fascinating mangrove ecology. Once used as a commercial fishing camp, it has now been enhanced for travellers who want a once in a lifetime experience, while still preserving the natural, local flavour. Your dwelling will be a comfortable, rustic cottage that suits the untouched nature of your surroundings. A true sanctuary that is ecoconscious in every way and
Robinson Crusoe would be challenged to find a more exquisite retreat and we’ve added all the extra touches so that you may truly unwind. We can also customize your experience with add-on items (at extra charge) such as al-fresco massages, a private chef and private attendant for a more elaborate meal, a guided fishing tour, pre-ordered specific grocery items, a cake or special treat to celebrate an occasion. The options are only as limited as your imagination.
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Point of View - Salad Days Did you know that the phrase Salad Days is Shakespearean in origin and refers to a youthful time and the enthusiasm that comes with it? I don’t have the youthful part much anymore, but I do have enthusiasm for SALADS this month!
The Secret Garden offers a Greek Salad that is plied with cukes, tomatoes, sweet onion, Greek olives, feta and pepperoncini. It’s all tossed with a traditional Greek dressing that has a hint of oregano to differentiate it from regular vinaigrette. I made an exception to the “no white” plan and gobbled up the pita wedges that came along side.
Inn’s on-site “farm” makes this a true organic experience.
Known for his pizza and sushi, Rick at Rick’s Café really “gets it” about salads, too. The Veggie Salad is that and more, plenty of good greens and different kinds of vegetables according to what’s fresh in the Village on any given day. His Dress for Success on this salad is a A departure from any ho-hum salad, tahini-based creamy delight. I ordered the Organic Salad Nicoise at Turtle Inn. Oh boy, this was a beauty! Kalmata olives, boiled potatoes, string beans, eggs, capers and grilled snapper instead of the traditional tuna. The lime vinaigrette complemented the ingredients…so big I ate it in two sittings. Turtle
I recently vowed to take a break from “white things”…too much bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, and tortillas on my table lately and I feel it. So, I set out the past few weeks to get some GREEN back in my diet and it turns out, it’s easy being green around restaurants in the Village. Dress for Success!
onion and LOTS of beef strips all tossed with a zippy concoction that had chili oil as a base. Excellent!
Iceberg, Green Leaf, and Romaine seem to be the most abundant greens at the heart of local salads. It’s the dressing that kicks up the taste and variety of choices. I recently had The Whole Big Dinner Salad at Mojo, a satisfying plate of lettuce, hard boiled eggs, chicken dressed with a perfect balsamic vinaigrette. The name doesn’t lie! On to The Shak for lunch to devour the Fish Salad. Great chunks of sautéed fish, the usual crunchies, and this time dressed with a Lime Cilantro mixture. This flavor was a perfect go-with for the fish. I could probably drink this dressing! I asked for the most popular salad on the menu at Fusion and was rewarded with the Thai Beef Salad. Translucent strips of cucumber,
Have I whet your appetite for something green today? There are dozens more green opportunities at most of our restaurants. Have your own Salad Days experience, take a break from white, and take on your own Youthful Enthusiasm for a leafy/crunchy/piquant/savory meal.
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PIA Students Learning in the Real World By Loretta Logan
Peninsula International Academy, approaching its 4th year of operation with 62 students is a private Preschool-Std. 6 primary school. PIA offers a learner-centered environment, with rigorous student work focused on a personalized competency-based learning system, which identifies crucial learning outcomes, gives students the instruction and practice they need at their level of readiness, and monitors and adjusts instruction for as long as needed until competency is fully achieved. Reflecting PIA’s commitment to social justice, sustainable development and equity, twenty-four (24%) percent of the
student body is on a scholarship and pay low or no tuition. PIA’s goal is to educate students to become independent thinkers, lifelong learners, to pursue academic excellence and individual achievement, in a context of respect for others and service to the community. This goal is supported by experiential learning and small school design with numerous daily opportunities provided for critical thinking and collaborative work. A critical design element of PIA is that students learn from the real world. In 2015-16 PIA had three major real world projects: the Placencia Village parking lot creation, our first annual Earth Day celebration, and the Sustainability Skit in collaboration with World Wildlife Fund. The sustainability skit reflects the social, economic and environmental implications of development in
Belize. We are constantly reflecting and asking questions about the management and maintenance of our natural heritage, noting that we all have apart to play. These three pillars are used in discussions, writing and project base classes in the middle and upper levels at PIA. Each scene highlights key stakeholders in the village: Jack Young (fisherman extraordinaire), Brenda Muschamp (Culinary), Lydia Villanueva (historical hotelier), Japs (marine farmer), Marine biologist (local NGO), Tour guide, fishermen, among others. The skit is a combination of student’s research, stories and observations. PIA students were
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selected to film the skit after making a great impression on Jamal Galvez, Sea to Shore Alliance, at their first earth day event. The filming was lead and edited by 13 productions and sponsored by World Wild Life Fund. https://youtu.be/5UbcJwbxhPQ Other info: Script: Loretta Logan Costume design: Omar Sierra Coordinator: Selena Lucas Sponsors: Alrin Muschamp, Claudia (One World Rental), Jalima Gold All scenes were shot in the village.
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What is all this fuss about Lionfish? Most people know by now that Lionfish (Pterois Volitans) are an invasive species in the Caribbean! They are a beautiful fish and do not cause a problem in their native environment where they have natural predators. They are native to the Indo-pacific oceans and the Red sea.
Introducing the Lionfish to the Atlantic and Caribbean has turned out to be one of the cruelest and potentially catastrophic tricks ever played on an ecosystem!
The egg sac contains a chemical deterrent that discourages other fish from eating the eggs. A single Lionfish may reduce the number of juvenile native fish by approximately 79% in just 5 weeks!
aid for a Lionfish sting is to remove any broken spines, disinfect the wound and apply non-scalding hot water for 30-90 minutes. Monitor for signs of allergic reaction. Give the patient anti-histamine and a Data collected is showing that strong painkiller! There are no Lionfish will eat anything that they known cases of human fatality from can fit into their mouths. Their a Lionfish sting. stomach can expand up to 30 times the normal volume and a Lionfish will fill it up to capacity as soon as it is able! Scientists have catalogued over 70 different species that lionfish will eat through stomach content analysis. In addition to the fish they eat, they also eat invertebrates and molluscs – shrimp, crabs, juvenile octopus, squid, juvenile lobster, etc. Lionfish is venomous not poisonous! Coral and algae fight for The meat is extremely tasty and photosynthesis to survive. The restaurants are now featuring grazer fish, such as Parrotfish, delicious Lionfish recipes on their will feed on the algae. This helps menus. Here in Southern Belize, keep coral reefs alive. Now we Reef Conservation International Ltd have Lionfish feeding on juvenile (ReefCI) found the first Lionfish in Parrotfish, fish stocks are reduced September 2009.
extremely effective. One diver, one bag, one spear, one 45-minute dive and as many as 50-100 Lionfish are now being removed in the Sapodilla Cayes! Look out for Lionfish earrings. In Southern Belize, ReefCI staff & guests are carefully removing the fins and spines and drying them out in the sun. Local woman are empowered and employed to make beautiful earrings out of them. Are we making a difference? There are some dive sites where it seems that it is working and the numbers are down. However, in general because we are located on a barrier reef, it seems like a losing battle! It’s a bit like weeding your garden! They keep coming back!!! But, it has to be done.
Invasive lionfish are out-breeding, out-competing and out-living native fish stocks and other marine species. The consequences impact the food security and economies affecting AND the health of the coral reefs Fast-forward to 2016, ReefCI are removing Lionfish using a spear and are in jeopardy! over a hundred million people. a Safespear© bag. This method is Experts speculate that the Lionfish got into the SE coast of the USA, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean from people dumping their unwanted Lionfish from home aquariums into the Atlantic Ocean for up to 25 years.
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Their average lifespan is 15 years. Female Lionfish reach sexual maturity and will release eggs when they reach 7 to 8 inches in length, or approximately one year old.
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A female Lionfish can release between 10,000 and 30,000 unfertilized eggs every 4 days year around, approximately 2 million eggs per year!
Studies have shown that a Lionfish can go without food for 3 months or longer and only lose 10% of their body mass. Lionfish have 18 venomous spines that can easily penetrate human skin and give a very painful sting. Tough Fishermen have been seen crying from the pain! Recommended first
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If left unchecked lionfish will ultimately cause the destruction of the reefs, native fish stocks and the livelihoods of everyone that depend upon them. How can you help? Order Lionfish from restaurants buy Lionfish products such as the earrings and if you are a Scuba diver, make your next trip a Lionfish culling trip. Polly Alford ReefCI www.reefci.com
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Twelve & Under 5 Aside Football League From now until roughly the end of August, the Friday night action is at the Sports Field here in the Village. Six teams (60 boys) are eagerly participating in a 12 year and under Football League and the action is non-stop. The two teams from Placencia, two from Seine Bight, one from Independence and one from Bella Vista are coached by Dads and friends under the organization of a couple
of Belizean National Team stars. Thanks go to sponsors Sea Horse Dive Shop, DeTatch Restaurant, Tipsy Tuna, Splash Dive Center, MnM Hardware and Captain Jaks for giving these young athletes such a positive experience.
Here in the photo is the Bella Vista team, coached by Barefoot Bar’s man behind the bar Elvin Agustin (on the left) taken right before their first match.
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5k Run / Walk Fundraiser for the Future Seine Bight Garifuna Museum of History and Culture By Eric Koenig
Registration Fees:
The Seine Bight Reservoir to Museum Foundation, a registered non-profit in Belize (certificate #21986), is hosting an inaugural 5km Run / Walk during Seine Bight Day!
$20 BZ Youths
The Seine Bight Reservoir to Museum Foundation was established in July 2014 to spearhead the transformation of the historic village water reservoir in Seine Bight Village into a local Garifuna cultural and historical museum.
- A custom finisher's medal at the finish line
When / Start: Saturday, August 13th, 6 a.m. (Seine Bight Day weekend) Where: Start at Mango's in Maya Beach and finish at the site of the future Seine Bight Museum of Garifuna Culture and History. [The museum site is located on the seaside of the main road north of Vern's restaurant in Seine Bight Village]
$35 BZ Adults Registration includes: - A T-shirt (must register by August 8th to ensure a T-shirt on race day)
- Refreshments and a Garifuna cultural performance at the finish line
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5km Run / Walk Agenda: Friday, August 12th: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Late registration at GeePee's Internet Cafe, Seine Bight, Belize (Mile 19 marker) Saturday, August 13th: 5:00 - 5:30 a.m. - Late registration at Gee-Pee's Internet Cafe, Seine Bight
Registration is available online at: https:// www.facebook.com/ events/287760354911698/ and http://www.runbelize. org/index.html.
5:15 a.m. - Ritchie's bus participant pickup in Placencia
Registration forms also are available at Gee-Pee's Internet Cafe in Seine Bight (Mile 19 road marker) and other businesses around the peninsula (see the Facebook page for up to date information on where to register): https://www.
5:40 a.m. - Runners dropped off at Mango's Start Line in Maya Beach
5:30 a.m. - Ritchie's bus participant pickup in Seine Bight
5:55 a.m. - Welcome and Belize National Anthem 6:00 a.m. - 5km Run / Walk Start! 8:00 a.m. - Start of Garifuna cultural
performance at the finish line / museum foundation structure in Seine Bight, continuing refreshments, and pictures
Transportation to the start line in Maya Beach will be provided by Richie's bus service. Sponsors: We are looking for additional sponsors around the peninsula to support our fundraiser, specifically to cover registration expenses for children from Seine Bight to participate and for additional supplies (water, refreshments, decorations, etc.). All businesses that contribute to the fundraiser will be listed as an official sponsor. If your business is interested in sponsoring our event at any of the levels listed below, please contact: Sarita Garcia, Chair, Seine Bight Reservoir to Museum Foundation (602-5417),
seinebightreservoir museum@gmail.com
Hermia Arzu, Treasurer, Seine Bight Reservoir to Museum Foundation (6711519) Platinum Sponsor → $1,000.00 + BZ Gold Sponsor → $500.00 $999.00 BZ Silver Sponsor → $101.00 $499.00 BZ Bronze Sponsor → $100.00 BZ Support the drive to transform the historic water reservoir in Seine Bight into a local museum of Garifuna History and Culture! All proceeds go directly to the registered non-profit Seine Bight Reservoir to Museum Foundation to assist with completion of the construction of the museum. Hope to see you there!
Seine Bight Runners Train at Maya Beach Health & Wellness Center By Jo Carpenter
That was the atmosphere when 13 Kids from Seine Bight don’t always aspiring athletes from the Seine get access to the best sports facilities, Bight Girls Running Club visited but when they do, the excitement the gym at Maya Beach Health & is palpable and the joy infectious. Wellness Center at 6.30am on 2 July for a session with free weights and an introduction to the cardio machines.
The Running Club members have been training hard every Saturday morning on the football field in Seine Bight, sometimes in rain and mud, often dodging the garbage, but always with enthusiasm, passion and big smiles. Several members took on the challenge of the fivemile Battle Cancer Run on 24 June from Seine Bight to Placencia and have their eyes set on the halfmarathon in December.
machines and free weights at Maya Beach Health & Wellness Center.
the weights safely and performing The girls started out with a warm-up repetitions with good form. They including stretching and dumbbell loved the dumbbells, but all eyes exercises, getting used to holding were focused on the big shiny cardio machines. The girls took turns on the elliptical, the static bike and the rowing machine, but the treadmill of course proved the biggest draw. Tentative at first and then striding out with confidence, the hardest part was getting the youngsters off the cushioned running belt and into the awaiting transport for the journey home.
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It was an unforgettable experience for the athletes and a tremendously rewarding one for the adults overseeing them. Maya Beach Health & Wellness Center hopes that it will fan the flames of passion for running among these talented young people who once again demonstrated that they are a credit to their community.
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Arches /The gin7373@aol.com 479-841-7970 Ginny Clayton
Deb & Daves Last Resort debanddave@btl.net 523-3207 Deborah & Dave Vernon
Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows taylors@btl.net 533-8110 or 602-7768 Bill & Adriane Taylor
Dolce Cabana nharvalik@gmail.com 604-6214 Nicole Harvalik
Belize Ocean Club reservations@ belizeoceanclub.com 671-4500 Blue Crab Beach House linnbluecrabbeach@gmail. com 523-3544 or 523-3543 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson Blue Garden House info@belizecottagerentals. com 207-326-9099 Costas & Sally Christ
Easy Living Apartments info@easylivingplacencia. com 523-3481 or 672-3549 Veronique McKenzie Glovers Atoll Resort** gloversatoll@gmail.com Rebecca Lomont 532-2913 or 633-0228 Green Parrot Beach Houses* greenparrot@mail.com 533-8188 David Allardice & Leo Ramirez
Captain Jak’s Cabanas theluckyerin22@yahoo. com 523-3561 or 622-7104 Erin Ivy
Harbour Hideaway of Placencia jimandcindy@wellerbelize. com 623-3286 Jim & Cindy Weller
Caribbean Beach Cabanas info@caribbean beachcabanas.com 622-4142 David & Laura Diffendal
Harry’s Cozy Cabanas cozycabanas@yahoo.com 523-3155 or 633-8581 Ronda Wheeler
Caribbean Travel & Tours ** info@cttbelize.com 523-3481 or 672-3549 Veronique McKenzie Casa Laguna Vista windwardproperties @att.net 361 765-8277 David Wallace Casa Nettuno framadani.office @gmail.com 629-2700 or 660-8526 Maria Levoni
Hatchet Caye Resort* contact@hatchetcaye.com 533-4446 or 523-3337 Dasha Shivers Hideaway Caye hideawaycaye@yahoo.com 665-4069 Kimberly&Dustin Ingersoll Itz’ana kim@itzanabelize.com 610-3456 Kim Viner Laru Beya Resort* info@larubeya.com 523-3473 Rene Nunez
Casa Palma casapalma@outlook.com 628-7922 Perfecto Choc
Los Porticos Villas reservations@ losporticosvillas.com 523-3227 or 607-4448 Barry Snowden
Casa Placencia casaplacencia@live.com 503-3143 or 630-7811 Jacki Tipton
Lost Reef Resort* llr@lostreefresort.com 610-0816 Lisa D’Amore
Chabil Mar Villas* information@ chabilmarvillas.com 523-3606 or 523-3611
Lydia’s Guest House lydias@btl.net 523-3117 or 627-7970 Lydia Villanueva
Manatee Inn manateeinn@btl.net 523-4083 Slavek Machacka Mariposa Beach Suites* reservations@ mariposabelizebeach.com 523-4474 or 610-4473 Bruce & Sharon Maddison Maya Beach Hotel & Bistro* info@mayabeachhotel.com 533-8040 or 627-4718 Ellen & John Lee Maya Lodge maya-lodge@hotmail.com 605-0586 Stefano Ragagnin & Lou McLeod Michelo Hotel harbour21@gmail.com 523-3519 or 626-2518 Michel Ardoullie Miller’s Landing* millersplacencia@yahoo. com 523-3010 or 523-3011 Gary & Ann Miller Miramar Apartments info@miramarbelize.com 523-3658 or 620-3237 Ilsa Villanueva One World Rentals oneworldplacencia@yahoo. com 523-3103 or 620-9975 Claudia Hardegger
Please note that some members in our Accommodations listing offer additional services: * Restaurant ** Tour Operator *** Property Rentals
Singing Sands Inn* info@singingsands.com 533-3022 or 520-8022 Maya Kramer Southern Shores Resort deb@ southernshoresresort.com Deborah Tinsley 615-4182 southernshoresresort.com Suites at Three Iguanas Annelise Hagan 633-6599 annelisehagan@ hotmail.com Sunset Pointe Condos ewinche713@aol.com 664-4740 Office Manager, Francisco Turtle Inn */** frontdesk@turtleinn.com 523-3244 Martin Krediet Tradewinds trdewndpla@btl.net 523-3122 Janice Leslie
Seaview Suites placenciaseaview@gmail. com 523-3777 John & Marian Chan
Maine Stay /The belizekaren@gmail.com 523-3507 Karen Travers Visit www.placenciabreeze.com
Placencia Humane Society 523-3185 or 604-8676 David Kafka, President Rotary Club of Placencia 622-7103
REAL ESTATE
Bayshore Limited www.bayshore.bz 604-8910, Jenny Wildman or 600-1040, Xen Wildman
AUTO RENTALS
Placencia Car Rental info@ placenciacarrental.com 523-3284 or 625-9573 Saleem Ahmed
Sea Glass Inn* brad_schofield@yahoo.com 523-3098 Brad & Christine Schofield
NON-PROFIT ORGS
White Sand Villa eagleray33@gmail.com 661-9516 or 602-9315 Tricia Hernandez
Pearl Beach House vb53@centurytel.net 523-3409 or 605-0586 Bud & Betsy Valian Stefano Ragagnin
Sailfish Resort info@sailfishbelize.com 651-9885 Mike Gargan
Z-Touch yselazab@hotmail.com 523-3513 Ysela Zabaneh
White House /The info@whitehouseplacencia.com 1-732-829-4042 Kirsten & Per Kristensen
Barefoot Services info@ barefootservicesbelize.com 523-3066 or 629-9602 Ian & Megs Yearwood
Robert’s Grove Beach Resort */** info@robertsgrove.com 523-3565 or 523-4367
Tree of Life Massage Studio smallkristine@yahoo.com 624-5408 Kristine Small
Amik Kil Ha achild17@gmail.com Amanda Harris 664-1672 +(604) 879-0543 friendlywatersbelize.com
Paradise Vacation Hotel*/** info@belize123.com 523-3179 or 523-3256 Alan & Deloris Stamm
Placencia Property Rentals melissa@ placenciapropertyrentals.com placenciapropertyrentals.com 637-1481 Melissa Fryer
Tooth Fairy Dental Clinic toothfairyclinic@gmail. com 503-3736 or 633-0678 Dr. Dalila Vanzie-Krohn
CONSTRUCTION REPAIRS Doran’s Services takunchances@yahoo.com 670-4130 Doran Yount
CONSULTANTS Barefoot Executive, Ltd. barefootexecutiveltd@ gmail.com 523-3291 Yvette Guild Guild & Guild Consulting guildandguild@hotmail. com 523-3251 or 523-3291 Yvette Guild
HEALTH, FITNESS, SPAS & SALONS BB Yoga Flow info@bbyogaflow.com 631-7726 Agnes Balawejder-Busch
Belize Sotheby’s International Realty info@belizesir.com 523-3309 Boris Mannsfeld & Associates Info@RealEstatePlacencia. com - 523-3063 Boris Mannsfeld Cocoplum stewart@cocoplumbelize. net 610-1009 Stewart Krohn Coldwell Banker Southern Belize Realty info@ coldwellbankerbelize.com 523-3500 Charmaine Voss CPC Real Estate Solution info@belizeproperty.com 672-9000 Dan Dunbar & Michael Young RE/MAX 1st Choice david@1stchoicebelize. com 631-9622 or 523-3666 David Kafka Wild Orchid Properties aline@ wildorchidbelize.com 600-7991 Aline Habib
RESTAURANTS BARS CAFÉS ENTERTAINMENT Above Grounds Coffee keithgmorrison@gmail. com 634-3212 Keith Morrison
Page 18 Barefoot Bar barefootbarbz@gmail.com 523-3515 Cassie & Brice Dial Brewed Awakenings brewedawakeningsbelize@ gmail.com 635-5312 Ryan & Natalie Dixon Citrus Sensations 634-1419 citrussensations@ yahoo.com Dawn’s Grill grillngo@yahoo.com 602-9302 Dawn Pollard De’Tatch Seafood Grill & Bar jodiejjyearwood@gmail. com 503-3385 or 523-4035 Jodie Yearwood Fantoni’s Kitchen fantoniskitchen@gmail. com 630-4752 Cleeve Westby Friends Near the Pier robbcarson.king@gmail. com 667-4805 Rob King Jaguar Lanes jaguarlanes4@gmail.com 601-4434 / 629-3145 Manuel Simpson J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar info@jdeesplacencia.com 503-3351 - Daisy & Jeremy Laru Beya Restaurant & Bar info@larubeya.com 523-3476 Rene Nunez Mangos info@mangosbelize.com 533-8102 Tom Hudson Frank DaSilva Pickled Parrot/ The adrianalynn37@gmail.com 636-7068 Lynn and Eugene Upham Rumfish y Vino rumfish@btl.net 523-3293 or 666-6934 Pamela & John Solomon Shak/The magsshak@hotmail.com 622-1686 or 523-3252 Magda Morales Tipsy Tuna Sports Bar tipsytuna@outlook.com 523-3089 Salva & Gillian Zabaneh Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor tizy.lory@virgilio.it Tiziana Del Col
SCHOOLS (PIA) Peninsula International Academy peninsulaacademy.org 601-3523 Selena Lucas
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SERVICES AB2 Architects andrea@ab2architects.com www.ab2architects.com 533-8113 610-0488 Andrea Bacher Palmtree Designs muzamanzie@gmail.com 523-3563 or 669-4675 Marion & Ed Carr Placencia Now placenciacommunications @yahoo.com 624-2651 Wende Bryan Placencia Mini Storage celeste1001@live.com 665-0800 Paul & Celeste Smith
SHOPPING Added Touch /The addedtouchhotelsupplies@ gmail.com 223-1461 or 615-0054 Robin McCutcheon Goss Chocolate linnbluecrabbeach@gmail. com 523-3544 or 523-3542 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson Lola’s Art Gallery lolasartgallery@yahoo.com 523-3342 or 601-1913 Mermaid Charms jenari_13@yahoo.com 604-1906 ot 503-3206 Jeanna Casey MnM Hardware Placencia duncker@btl.net 523-3517 or 523-3537 Dora Duncker
Placencia Eagle Ray Tours eagleray33@gmail.com placenciatoursbz.weebly. com 661-9516 or 602-9315 Reef CI polly@reefci.com 626-1429 Polly Alford Splash Dive Center patricia@splashbelize.com 523-3058 or 610-0235 Patricia Ramirez Taste Belize tastebelize@gmail.com 664-8699 Lyra Spang
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS Allen, Ken & Elizabeth 629-5331 kenallen72@comcast.net Christensen, Steve gringo@btl.net 610-1399 Cohen, Howard & Karen howard.cohen@ sunnybrook.ca 622-6695 Coston, Debbie debcoston@yahoo.com 624-6483 Edwards, Dan & Kim thislldo.dan@gmail.com 622-1656 Dusa, Lee & Gail gail@getdusa.com 663-9087 Feldman, Babe & Karen cabf@jasarinc.com 610-0356 Ferris, Ken kenneth.ferris@asu.edu 636-8675
TOUR OPERATORS TRAVEL AGENTS Gabor, Deborah
Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club belize@trade-winds.com 671-3268 Ms. Patries Chung
gringainbelize@gmail.com 628-7004 Glessner, Virginia virgles@icloud.com
Caribbean Travel &Tours info@ctbelize.com 223-0992 Veronique McKenzie
Hall, Susan McMillanHunter sebelize@yahoo.com
Cayequest Tours cayequest@gmail.com 633-6330 Mark Leslie
Markham, Angie
Daytripper Catamaran daytrippercatamaran@ gmail.com 666-3117
Smith, Stan & Mary stanmary@btl.net 523-4306
Destinations Belize mtoy@destinationsbelize. com 523-4018 or 610-4718 Mary Toy Joy Tours joytours@btl.net 523-3325 Hubert & Karen Young Ocean Motion Services info@ oceanmotionplacencia.com 523-3363 or 667-8356 Delaverne Leslie
Hess, Tina Mertens, Wini
Van Deurzen, John vandeurzen.bz@gmail.com 662-0020 Ward, John wardord@yahoo.com 662-4885 Westby, Brandon brandonwestby@ tropicair.com 631-3553
Placencia BTIA Membership Benefits A page on the placencia.com website with complete details of your business, a link to your website, and as many pictures as you like. A spot on the centerfold map of the Placencia Breeze. Your contact information listed under the appropriate business category in the Membership Directory of the Placencia Breeze. A feature story in the Placencia Breeze about your business. A discounted listing in the new Destination Belize magazine. Your brochures and literature displayed in the Placencia Tourism Center, Referrals to your business given to visitors by the staff of the Placencia Tourism Center. BTIA member discounts at participating member businesses. Local assistance with renewals of Hotel Licenses, Tour Guide Licenses, Tour Operator Licenses, Sport Fishing Licenses, etc. Discounted pricing on advertising in the Placencia Breeze. Email announcements and news from Placencia BTIA. Opportunity to have your announcements distributed to all Placencia Chapter members. Listing on the National BTIA website. Consistent and relevant BTIA advocacy on behalf of Placencia tourism stakeholders.
Placencia.com website! BTIA Members: be sure to go to http://placencia.com/register to submit your information and pictures for your own page. The Belize Tourism Industry was formed in 1985 to bring together tourism and tourism related interests to meet the challenges of a dynamic and growing industry in Belize. BTIA was intended and continues to develop as the accepted and recognized voice of the tourism industry in Belize and providing an important link between public and private sectors. The Placencia BTIA holds the largest membership in Belize.
We appreciate our members' support! Please remember to renew your membership for 2016. We want to keep you on our ever-growing list! Also, take advantage of volunteer opportunities! Write for the Breeze or help out at Lobsterfest!
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Placencia Peninsula Guide ACCOMMODATIONS
DINING
South of Airstrip
South of Airstrip
One World Rentals: Daily, weekly and monthly rentals. Eleven comfortable and immaculate studios and apartments in the heart of Placencia Village (next to the "Rumfish" Restaurant), close to restaurants, shopping, banks as well as the beach. Cable TV, free wifi, fully equipped kitchenette, private bathroom, fully screened porch, hammocks. Contact Swiss Owner Claudia Hardegger at 523-3103 or 620-9975. email oneworldplacencia@ yahoo.com. Major credit cards accepted.. Rates from 129 BZD incl. Taxes.
De’Tatch Seafood Beach Grill & Bar: Serving the very best in Seafood and Local Cuisines. Open Mon-Sunday (Closed... on Wed)7am until 10pm for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (daily and nightly lunch & seafood dinner special). Come Enjoy the Perfect View (beach front), Great food, Great drink and Music to sooth the soul. Internet & Wireless also available. For Info or Take out orders please call: 503-3385
The Shak Beach Café: Placencia's original smoothie spot with fresh fruit Paradise Resort: Has most of the amenities & all the luxury of a large smoothies. Try our famous seaweed shake, natural juices, veggie burgers, hotel. We are located on the ocean front. 12 A/C rooms. On site full service salads, wraps, hummus, falafel. We serve breakfast all day. Located on restaurant & bar, spa by the sea, all eco tours, diving, snorkeling, fishing, the beach at the foot of the main dock. Open 7 to 6. Closed on Tuesday. roof top Jacuzzi, Wi-Fi, dive shop, gift shop, kayak and golf cart rental. Call us at 523-3252. Maya & Tropic Air agent. Email: info@belize123.com or give us a call at Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or 523-3179/503-3479 Website:www.belize123.com outdoor on the Patio. Specializing in Spanish & Creole. Open 7 days a Ranguana Lodge: Five private ocean view cabins located right on the week for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7am - 10pm. Located on the Main beach in the heart of Placencia Village: We have 3 private air-conditioned Road. Visa & MC accepted. 523-3335 - wendylemus02@hotmail.com beach cabins each w/ 2 Double beds, fans, large refrigerator, coffee makers, private bath w/ hot/cold shower, private balcony w/ a hammock. We also North of Airstrip have two other cabins with full kitchens, 2 double beds, fans, private bath Green Parrot Restaurant: On the beach at Maya Beach. Our chef changes with hot & cold shower & tub, private balcony with a hammock. Beach the menu daily and features a wide variety of local and international Palapas, beach chairs. Tropic Air agent, Gift shop. Phone/fax at 011-501- cuisine. We feature seafood and tropical dishes. For reservations call 523-3112, E-mail: Ranguana@btl.net website: www.ranguanabelize.com 523-2488. greenparot@btl.net SailFish Resort: 6 modern Suites with A/C, TV, Wi-Fi and private baths. Habanero Mexican Restaurant & Bar @ Robert’s Grove: Lagoon 8 Private rooms and 16 Bunks. Pool with swim-up Bar. Starting at $20 side Fiesta time! Casual and fun Habanero serves up Mexican food w/ a Belizean flair. Now open from 12 noon – 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available US + tax / night. Book online @ www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885 523-3565! Tradewinds: Overlooking the Caribbean Sea & the Mountains of Belize! 9 Cabanas w/ private bath, hot/cold, 2 double beds, fans, Laru Beya Restaurant & Bar: International Fine Dining with Belizean coffee maker (coffee provided), refrigerator & veranda w/ hammock. flair. Experience delicious meals, fabulous cocktails and fantastic service combined with spectacular ocean views. Breakfast served from 7 to 11 am. 523-3122 - trdewndpla@btl.net Lunch served from 12 to 2 pm. Happy hour from 4 to 6 pm. Dinner served from 6 to 9 pm. For reservations call 523-3476.
North of Airstrip
Green Parrot Beach Houses: Maya Beach: 6 mahogany beach houses, loft bedrooms, fold out sofa, kitchenette & bath on main floor. 2 bay leaf thatch cabanas w/ garden showers & private beach. Tel/FAX: 523-2488; E-mail: greenparrot@mail.com; Website: www.greenparrot-belize.com
Seaside Restaurant @ Robert’s Grove: Romantic Fine Dining with a world class menu and wine cellar. One of Belize’s most consistent restaurants quoted Fodor’s 2010 edition. The Seaside Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565!
Laru Beya Resort: Paradise has an address... Luxurious beachfront accommodation with a top-rated restaurant on site. All bedrooms have Sweet Mama’s @ Robert’s Grove: Belizean restaurant serving breakfast A/C, ceiling fans, fridges, coffee & tea making facilities. Suites (1 to ($8), lunch ($10) and dinner ($12). Open Monday - Sunday, 7 AM to 8 3 bedrooms) have fully fitted kitchens. Ocean-facing infinity pool. PM. Free Wi-Fi throughout the resort. Free use of Hobi-cat, sea kayaks and bicycles. Miniature golf course located on the landscaped grounds. CHEERS Daily tours, snorkeling & diving trips and other excursions arranged. www.larubeya.com - info@larubeya.com - 523-3473 Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Placencia’s most complete resort. Beachfront accommodations w/3 restaurants: Seaside, Habanero & Sweet Mama’s & French bakery & deli; 3 Pools, Conference Center, Tennis Court, Gym, FREE Wifi, Gift Shop, Full Service Dive Center, Marina, Gas and butane station. Kayaks, Windsurfers, Hobie Cats and bikes. Kayak, Paddle Boat and golf cart rentals and sales. www.robertsgrove.com, info@ robertsgrove.com. For more info cal us @ 523-3565!
Barefoot Bar: Open every day 11 am to midnight. Located on the beach. Live Music Wed, Fri & Sat at 5 pm & Sun at noon. Happy Hour 5 -6 pm. Largest drink menu around. Creative lunch & dinner specials. Known for Stiff Drinks ~ Tasty Food ~ Good Times! 523-3515. Follow us on Facebook! Visit www.placencia.com
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J-Byrd’s: Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open daily from 10am to 12pm. And live music every Friday. 523-3412 SailFish Resort: Swim-up bar and pool open to the public daily @ 11:00 am. Cold drinks, cool tunes and fun in the sun. Resort setting waterfront on the Lagoon at Sunset Pointe. $5 BZ daily pool fee. www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885
SHOPPING
REAL ESTATE Belize Sotheby’s International Realty: Our firm is a full service real estate company offering real estate sales, vacation rentals, as well as property management. The country of Belize has many great opportunities and offers a very beautiful landscape both on the islands and on the mainland. Belize also offers many investment benefits. Our team of Belize experts will be happy to assist you in enhancing your Belize experience. 523-3309 info@belizesir.com Coldwell Banker Southern Belize Realty: We are a full service real estate agency and specialize in all property types in Belize. Looking to buy, sell, invest or retire abroad? Our highly experienced team is ready to assist you with every step. Give us a call at 523-3500 or visit our website at http://www.coldwellbankerbelize.com .
CPC Real Estate Solutions: Your trusted real estate broker in Belize. We have over 20 years experience helping clients with their Art n Soul Gallery: Offering the finest quality original paintings by real estate transactions and take pride in assisting you with your Belize’s best artists for over 13 years. Open 9-6. 100 yards up the sidewalk property purchase. Please drop into our office for a free map of Belize, and no obligation answers to all your real estate questions. We’re from the Main Pier. located in the heart of the village, next door to Tutti Frutti ice cream. Goss Chocolate: Goss Chocolate and cocoa powder made and sold only 672-9000 or www.belizeproperty.com in Belize. 100% organically grown Belizean cacao, Belizean cane sugar, whole vanilla bean. Sold in grocery stores, gift shops, hotels and restaurants GETTING AROUND on the Peninsula and throughout Belize. Sorry, no factory tours! 523-3544, www.Goss-Chocolate.com, BTL 2013 Yellow Pages, Facebook. Winner Placencia Car Rental: 1 mile north of the Placencia Airstrip. Largest car 2013 World Chocolate Awards for Goss White with Vanilla Bean. rental on the Peninsula. SUVs and Golf Carts. Call: 523-3284 or 625-9573 Green Parrot Gift Shop: The in-place to shop on the Peninsula. Featuring www.placenciacarrental.com a wide variety of Belizean, Guatemalan, & Central American crafts.
SPA & MASSAGE
Wallen’s Market: Hardware and houseware as well as wines, liquors, & select wholesale items. 503-3316 Office: 523-3128. Pharmacy: 523-3346. wallensmarket@yahoo.com. Located just south of BTL office. Serving the penisula for over 30 years!
TOUR PROVIDERS Robert’s Grove Dive Center: Feeling adventurous??? Our PADI 5 star Dive Center offers daily snorkeling, diving and certification courses and boasts some of the tastiest lunches, best tour guides in the country, and ‘The Dorado’ our 48 ft. Pro Dive Boat! Nitrox and specialty Dive Courses available. Inland, Fishing, private charters, Whale Shark, Manatee, Monkey River and Inland tours also on the Tour Menu for more info call Sea Spa @ Robert’s Grove: Now offering Thai Massage, our Sea Spa 523-3565! is manned by professional therapists each w/ their own unique style. Treatments include; Several massage styles, Facials, Body Wraps, Body Splash Dive Center: Selected Tour Operator of the Year by the Belize Scrubs/Polish, Reiki Energy, Sunburn Special, Coconut Hair Rinse and of Tourism Board. Fully equipped scuba retail store and 5 Star PADI Dive course Manis & Pedis for Barefoot perfect feet! All treatments offered in Center. Our 5 dive boats visit several dive and snorkel destinations daily. our newly appointed oceanfront spa, at the end of our 250 ft pier or in a We teach scuba diving from beginner to pro level. Our air conditioned rooftop setting w/ panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea! For more info vans and licensed guides will take you to Maya sites, Cockscomb Jaguar call 523-3565! Preserve, ziplining, cave or river tubing, or the Monkey River jungle. Call 523-3080/3058 or e-mail Patty at patricia@splashbelize.com. See www. splashbelize.com for more info. WEDDING PLANNING Trip N Travel: Inland Jungle Tours – Monkey River Magic. 660-7189 lgodfrey@btl.net. Located on Main Street & Bruk Pat in Placencia Office Supply.
SERVICES
Placencia Office Supply: Business Service – Printing – Faxing – Copies. Internet. 523-3205 or plaofficesupply@gmail.com Muzamanzie Photography: Contact us for wedding photographs, portraits, web & brochure images. 523-3563 or 603-5143 muzamanzie@yahoo.com
Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Located on the Placencia Peninsula, a romantic off-the-beaten-path destination on the southern coast. Robert’s Grove is an intimate five-star resort that is ideal for Belize Beach Weddings, whether you want private ceremony for just you and your partner or if you want to bring family and friends. Contact our wedding planner Roberto Garcia: roberto@robertsgrove.com or call us at 523-3565
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A Message from the Placencia Humane Society Childhood Cruelty to Animals: Breaking the Cycle!
psychological distress. It often indicates that a child has experienced violence first hand or is at risk of becoming violent towards people. Many studies have recorded that violent offenders frequently have childhood and adolescent history of serious and repeated animal cruelty. That is why we are eagerly asking all parents, teachers, and animal lovers to speak up when they see a child or teen abusing animals or educating our children so it won’t ever start.
The love of animals, we always want to make sure they’re treated as a part of our family. Yes, Animals feel pain. More and more it’s come to our attention that the animals brought into PHS or flown to Belize City for treatment are victims of abuse caused by children. We would love to educate our Villages, and by sharing this post you Animal cruelty includes a can help to educate others. range of behaviours that is It’s been documented that harmful to animals whether animal cruelty is a sign of
its intentional or knowingly. Depriving an animal of food, water, shelter, socialization, veterinary care, tortures, maims, or mutilating any animal constitutes as cruelty to animals. A lot of these we see in our Villages and it’s up to us to stop it, by education and correction.
Many children go through a stage of exploration during which they might harm insects or other small animals, which is innocent exploration since all children when young are curious what things are or how they work. With guidance from parents and teachers, most eventually develop empathy
for animals and understand that they can feel pain. Some children still persist in harming or torturing animals well past the age of curious exploration. That is when it’s vital to step in when a child continues to harm animals despite adult correction or when you see a desire to harm animals. If you want to know more, or to see what else you can do to help besides educating our children, please contact your local Humane Society. If you suspect an animal being abused, please contact the Placencia Humane Society. Let’s break this cycle together.
PHS August Clinic Friday, August 19th: Seine Bight Outreach, feral cat clinic and emergencies Saturday, August 20th: Open clinic 604-8676
PLACENCIA ROTARY CLUB NEWS By Ron Fell
them in learning better reading and With the late summer months upon comprehension skills. us, we have a few things to update Summer Beach Olympics you on. At the time of this writing, the
Winning Team - Canada Eh
New Board Members
Olympics were still a few days July 1st welcomed a new board to away. I know that we have a bunch of fun and wet events planned. the Rotary Club of Placencia. The cornerstone of this Games is President - Bill DeJardin the debut of the “Human Foosball Secretary - Judy Lutz Table”. There is much anticipation for this event, which may well spin Treasurer - Harald Wallen off into an event of its own. Projects - Lynne O'Brien Blood Donor Clinic Foundation - Gail Smith Belize National Blood Transfusion Administration - Sandi Johnson Services will be at the Placencia Public Relations - Ron Fell Health Center on August 13th from Membership - Becky Arzu 9:00 – 4:00. We encourage all that can make it out, to do their part and Sergeant of Arms - Jim Weller donate blood. Congratulations to all the new board members!!
2nd Place - Wallen's
New Members The Rotary Club of Placencia would like to welcome two new members to our ranks, Bev Brooks and Diana Fell. We are looking forward to your service and participation. Summer Reading Program A huge thank you goes out to the Rotary Club of Edmonton West. With their help and the help of Rotary Club of Placencia volunteers, Scholarship Students from both Seine Bight and Placencia, as well as several other volunteers a very successful reading program was completed. This program was aimed at younger children to assist
Stephanie and Jessica rehydrating Human Foosball
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Placencia Peninsula Office Main Street Placencia Village, S.C., Belize Tel: 523-3309
Specializing in Property Management - Vacation Rentals - Sales Placencia Peninsula
Under Contract Large Beachfront Acreage - U$1, 700, 000 With over 250ft of Caribbean ocean frontage this 1.85 acre parcel is the most desirable on the Peninsula, this location could not be more ideal. Placencia Caye, an island almost immediately east of this property and area of Placencia village creates a natural safe habor and as such is a popular mooring location for visiting yatchs and catamarans. Whether you are planning to subdivide, build or simply invest in land and hold it for resell this is an excellent optionpiece of land in main Placencia Village. Within easy walking distance of the most popular shopping and dining strip.
Robert’s Grove Beachfront Condo - U$425,000 (2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom) Rare opportunity to own a condo at Roberts Grove Beach Resort. This 2BR 2 bath ocean front condo can be rented whole or separately as two 1BR units so experiences excellent rental revenue. Just footsteps from the water’s edge, the ground floor condo is located in a very desirable building and has recently been updated.
Ambergris Caye Water’s Edge is located 5 miles north of San Pedro Town on the island of Ambergris Caye. This property is a true example of Caribbean luxury with 26’ ceilings in the living and dining areas. U$1,995,000 This cozy cottage property with a pool is located just one mile north of San Pedro Town and is nestled in the prestigious neighborhood of Tres Cocos. This property has so much to offer by way of rental income potential should the buyer opt to put the home on the rental market. U$745,000
Large Ocean front Home - U$2, 300, 000 Welcome to the most beautiful beachfront home on the Placencia Peninsula. Located in the upscale Plantation Area and immediately east of the exclusive Peninsula Residences, this spacious three level modern design home sits on the lot with the largest oceanfrontage in the area (109 feet) and is the epitome of inviting luxury and elegance. Four spacious bedrooms and three wellappointed bathrooms are strategically spread across the three levels of this home to allow for the added privacy and personal comfort of its occupants.
Estate Home in Sanctuary Belize - U$699, 000 Nestled in the coveted estate section of Sanctuary Belize, this stunning home sits on a 2.17 acre landscaped lot facing the Caribbean Sea and with views of the Marina Area This well-built contemporary design home perfectly combines beauty and functionality using 3,800 sq. ft. of space to create three bedrooms, three bathrooms, five decks, two private gardens, an underside parking area and a private entrance to the first floor. Enjoy the peace and tranquility, not to mention the natural beauty, offered in this stunning Master planned gated community without the hassles and stresses of having to build. Great Location Beachfront Home - U$435,000 (1 BEDROOM, BATHROOM W/ DETATCHED WORKSHOP) Enjoy the benefits of living in the most upscale neighborhood on the Peninsula. This beautiful property is located just south of the most upscale resorts on the Placencia Peninsula, separated only by a park area on its northern side. Less than a minutes’ walk along the beach takes you to fine dining restaurant, bar and marina facilities while right off the beachfront is great swimming and snorkeling. The imminent opening of a casino within a couple minutes’ drive will only serve to further increase the value of this property.
Delightfully charming property in mid-town San Pedro. Formerly Asian Garden Day Spa, it is conveniently located across from Ramon’s Village and is within easy walking distance to shops, stores, restaurants and Pro Dive Centers U$250,000 Punta Azul is a subdivision located 10.5 miles north of San Pedro Town on the island of Ambergris Caye. This land is perfect for residential and/or resort development. U$65,000 Villa Opal is a uniquely designed 5 bedroom, 4 bath home located in North Ambergris Caye. The design of this home incorporates many natural hardwoods and designs that are unique to Belize. The villa includes a spacious deck as well as two screened in porches. U$795,000
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Creative Arts Summer Camp at Pen Cayetano Studio Gallery By Maxim Del Pozzo
When I was 6 years old, I got the “feeling” of being a painter. I saw it as a gift from God, more than an inspiration. When I was 10 years old, I earned money for painting supplies by shining shoes. Later I earned a living working on a banana farm and a The Pen Cayetano Studio sugarcane plantation. It was Gallery in Dangriga held a backbreaking work, but it 4-day painting workshop supported my passion for for children ages 7 to 12 during the first week of July. I was very excited to have the chance to learn different painting techniques from a famous Belizean artist, Mr. Pen Cayetano, and also to ask a few questions about his views on painting.
painting.
direction and pressure to develop skills that will “get you a job”.
At what age do you think children should start to paint?
How can parents encourage their children to paint?
A talent can express itself very early on and when it does, it should be nurtured. A lot of effort and dedication need to go into developing that talent. Gifts disappear because of parents’ and society’s misguided
Parents can guide children to do what they enjoy doing and give them the freedom to do it. Did you have a mentor? How important is it for a child to have a mentor?
Benjamin Nicholas was my only mentor; he painted at Sacred Heart church in 1963. At that time Belize didn’t have many artists, so I mostly taught my self. It’s important to learn as much as you can and practice. Can you give a few words of encouragement to children who want to paint? Practice every day to get the sense of the direction you want to take in art. Explore different creative avenues – you don’t have to settle on only one. I divide my time between art and music, but I also explore other creative avenues like wood working and furniture building. Mr. Pen believes that his gift was given to him to be shared with others. I am very grateful that I was one of the people he shared it with.
What inspired you to become a painter?
A fun afternoon at Fusion Beach with Diane Robateau Arts and Crafts Therapy at Summer Camp for Wayward Wine Drinking Girls!
A fun afternoon at Fusion with Ms. Diane, the Bead Queen, as she guided ten eager crafters through the stages of bracelet making. Sort of like a Quilting Bee but with wine, the best part was the camaraderie and making new friends. A glass of wine, the materials, and Ms. Diane's instruction and patience all included for $40BZ.
Placencia Represented at International Dart tournament in the Barbados by Lorraine "Malu" Garcia and Ivan Leslie Jr.
Belize National Dart Team
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Talking Croc: Crocodile Research Coalition (CRC) Update of the Placencia Lagoon By Dr. Marisa Tellez
Let’s start by talking poop… croc poop that is! Research has shown that one of the MANY reasons crocodiles are important for the ecosystem is because of their role in nutrient recycling: croc poop is very rich in nitrogen which is taken up by aquatic plants to grow, and thrive. The nutrients created by the plants are then fed back into the food chain as other animals consume the plants… thus a thriving and continuous Circle of Life! Interestingly enough, a strong correlation has been illustrated that as crocodile populations have decreased, so does the fish populations due to the lack of nutrients in the aquatic habitat, and the disruption of the local ecosystem function. Additionally, crocodiles have been shown to control fish populations: stronger fish competitors are kept at bay by crocodiles, preventing the stronger fish competitors from dominating the local ecosystem… what that means is that crocodiles assist in fish biodiversity by keeping stronger fish competitors wiping out other fish species. For fishing communities, ensuring local fish biodiversity, as well as continuing stable fish populations is highly important for people’s livelihoods, thus why various communities around the world are happy to know crocodiles are in their area, co-existing with these archaic predators (which is VERY possible!). Various communities, such as in South America, have witnessed the depletion of fish as the crocodilian population decreases, and are currently working on bringing back these reptilian predators to restore the ecosystem, and their fishing livelihoods!
Interestingly enough, we have heard from various fisherman living in historically crocodile habitat in Belize (such as in Placencia) that fish populations are not like how they use to be… is it perhaps because of the decrease in crocs in the area? We are not sure as there is no baseline data to work from. However, the CRC (established Jan 2016) has been performing research in the area and hoping that our data will not only give us insight about the local crocodile population, but also how the crocodiles interact with their ecosystem, which includes how declines in crocodiles may affect other wildlife populations (such as fish) in the area.
poaching could lead to their extinction. When it comes to losing animals forever, we need to ponder the longterm ramifications… how will our negative actions affect the environment, which can ultimately affect our livelihoods (such as our fishing and tourism
industry). Furthermore, if crocodiles are being poached, other wildlife most certainly is.
The CRC is currently collaborating with the Belize Forest Department and the Wildlife Conservation Society on creating an anti-poaching program for
crocodiles. We intend to educate about the dangers of feeding crocodiles (Costa Rica is a prime example as once shy crocodiles are now attacking locals and tourist boats after YEARS of feedings), as well as educate the negative ramifications poaching can have not only on the local biodiversity, but also on the local economy. If you have any information on poaching, or illegal feedings of crocodiles, please contact us via our Facebook page or call us at 670-5852 or 660-4655. Any information will be kept private and anonymous. Please join us in our efforts to ensure that Belize continues to remain “wild” for future generations to come!
So what have we found thus far? In brief, we have found a thriving population in the more isolated or uninhabited areas of the Placencia Lagoon, and a lack of crocodiles observed around Punta Placencia and Seine Bight. Maybe the lack of crocs in these two areas is a result of the lack of habitat? Or maybe this is because of an illegal activity… poaching! It has come to our knowledge that the poaching of crocodiles for the black market, as well as for local consumption, may be more common than previous knowledge around Placencia. It is ILLEGAL to poach, harass, and feed crocodiles in Belize. Crocodiles are likely being lured by illegal feedings (which is VERY dangerous given the crocodiles will lose their fear of humans and will be bolder to attack pets and humans) or caught in illegal gill nets. The American crocodile and Morelet’s crocodile is nationally and internationally protected by law, and the unregulated act of consumption or Visit www.placenciabreeze.com
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Community Corner
Transportation Information De Express Boat - 626-8835 - Tickets available at Barefoot Beach Bar • Departs Friday’s: From Placencia Municipal Pier - 9:00 a.m. Arrives Big Creek 10 a.m. Departs - 11:00 a.m. Arrives Puerto Cortez, Honduras, 2 p.m. at Laguna. • Returns Monday’s: Departs Puerto Cortez, Honduras 11:30 a.m. Arrives Big Creek 12 noon. Departs - 1:30 p.m. Arrives Placencia 2:45 p.m. Hokey Pokey Boat - 523-2376 • Placencia (MnM Dock) → Independence/Mango Creek: Everday: 6:45 a.m., 7:45 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. (except on Sundays). • Independence/Mango Creek → Placencia: Everday: 6:30a.m., 7:30a.m., 8a.m., 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30 p.m, and 4:30 p.m. Ritchie’s Bus - 631-7073 - Visit www.ritchiesbusservice.com for more info! Regular Bus: • Placencia → Dangriga: Monday - Saturday: 6:15 a.m., 7 a.m., 12:45 p.m and 2:30 p.m. Sundays: 6:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. • Dangriga → Placencia: Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m., 2 p.m.; 4:30p.m and 6 p.m. Sundays: 11 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Express Bus: • Placencia → Belmopan → Belize City: Monday - Friday: 6:15 a.m. • Belize City → Belmopan → Placencia: Monday - Saturday: 3:30 p.m.
Placencia Tourism Center +(501) 523-4045 Emergencies
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Express Bus: • Belize City → Belmopan → Dangriga → Independence → Punta Gorda 5.15 am
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BEBB BUS LINE (Stops at Hopkins): • Dangriga → Placencia: Leave 5:30 a.m. | Arrive 7:00 a.m. Leave 8:30 a.m. | Arrive 10:00 a.m. • Placencia → Dangriga: Leave 10:30 a.m. | Arrive 12:00 noon → Connect to 12:30 p.m. James to Belize City Leave 5:30 p.m. | Arrive 7:00 p.m. → Connect to 7:30 p.m. James to Belize City ADO: • Leaves from Belize City at 7:30 p.m. to Tulum, Playa Del Carmen and Cancun, Mexico. • Tickets must be purchased at bus terminal in Belize City.
Placencia Village Council: 523-3396 Placencia Water Board: 523-4036 Placencia Sanitation: 523-3273 Placencia Post Office: 503-3104 Seine Bight Village Council: 523-3660 Seine Bight Water Board: 523-3554 U.S. Warden, Stann Creek Rural: Bill Taylor, 602-7768 Placencia NAR-ANON: 664-8699 Placencia AA: 620-2848
Placencia Humane Society Contact Emergency Numbers
Regular Bus: • Belize City → Belmopan → Dangriga → Independence → Punta Gorda 6.15 am
Police: 503-3142 Fire: 503-3222 Emergency Response Team: 223-3292 Placencia Medical Center: 503-3326 Seine Bight Medical Center: 523-3328 Independence Medical Center: 523-2167 Dr. Alexis Caballero: 622-7648
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PHS: 604-8676 Martin Krediet: 610-0972 Doctor Orlando Baptist: 620-1099 Doctor Mia Canton: 671-1356 (office), 610-1356 (cell), stanncreekanimalhospital@gmail.com Hopkins Humane Society (Joseph): 667-5432 Doctor Floyd Bennett: 605-5822 Animal Medical Centre (Belize City) 223-3781, 223-0251 Doctor Lopez: 670-5363
Information on Placencia Peninsula Churches • Calvary Chapel of the Placencia Peninsula: Meeting in Seine Bight Village. Sunday Services: 10:30 A.M. and 6:30 P.M. (Sunday School provided). Wednesday: Men’s and Women’s Bible Study - 6:30 P.M. Friday: Youth Group - 5:30 P.M. Non denominational Church - Call Pastor Jim Mensie 523-3362 • Ministries of the Son of God Church, Seine Bight Village: Wednesday Bible Studies -6:30 pm, Thursday Youth Choir Practice - 6:30 pm, Friday Youth Night - 6:00 pm, Saturday Adult Choir Practice - 6:30 pm, Sunday Service - 8:30 am & Sunday Night Service - 6:30 pm. Reverend Don Palmer. Phone 523-3301 or email cbelize@ btl.net • Placencia Fellowship: All are welcome…Come as you are! Biblebased learning, worshiping and following Christ. We meet Sundays at 10:30am. Call 667-4805 or visit “Placencia Church” on Facebook for this week’s location. • Seine Bight Catholic Church: Services Sundays 8:30 a.m. Seine Bight Village. Lay Ministers Catholic (lay) - Elaine Castillo 623-5004 or Florita Palacio 635-6612 • Lighthouse Worship Center: Bible Study - Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services: Sunday 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Non Denominational - Pastor Moore 523-3333 • Lighthouse Worship Center: Spanish Service: Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 7:00pm • Seventh Day Adventist: Services Fridays at 6pm; Saturdays 9am Lay ministers. U. Torres 503-2270 • St. John’s Memorial: Placencia Anglican (Episcopal) Church: Sunday services at 8:00 a.m.
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My Bus Ride to Punta Gorda By Vickie Locke
A very loud rendition of Marvin Gaye's "Sexual Healing" set to a toe-tapping reggae beat. At least 3 different languages. Tiki huts. Banana farms. Mayan children playing in the clear waters of the river below us as we crossed over a one-lane bridge. A weathered sign pointing down a gravel road to "Beyoncé’s Bar and Grill." Three mothers boarded the bus with their pre-schoolers. These ladies patiently answered a million questions from their kids. A nursing mother, no doubt grateful she had a few years to wait before becoming a pre-school encyclopedia. A Latino rendition of
Kenny Rogers' "You Picked a Fine Time to Leave Me Lucille." Three very friendly Mennonites in long sleeves and ankle length cotton dresses. (Did I mention the temp was about 90 degrees? I don't know how they do it. Briefly, I imagined stripping down to shower-ready and joining those smart kids in the river.) A recording of Garifuna drumming--my shoulders started to bounce. Majestic mountains draped with a magical halo of clouds. My excitement simmered then boiled over. Oh look! The Caribbean Sea! That beautiful, spellbinding fluid of life! Oops...gotta go...this is my stop.
Placencia Tour Guides in Good Standing As of May 2016 Alford Polly
Gabourel Jonathan
Alvarado Francisco
Galdamez Luis
Arevalo Melvin
Garbutt Alexander
Avelino Franco
Garbutt Eworth
Bech Jes Christian
Garbutt Lincoln W
Betancourt Marisha
Garbutt Gilbert
Betancourt Orlando
Garbutt Jeremy
Bonnell Eusebio
Garbutt Kylon
Boo Oscar
Garbutt Terry
Cabral Daniel
Garbutt Warren
Cabral Julian
Garbutt Wellington
Cabral Mark
Garcia Linda
Cabral Martin R
Garcia Julio
Cabral Melissa
Garcia Leopold
Cabral Sherida
Gardiner Doyen
Cal Cyrillo
Gardiner Doyle
Canelo Maxwell
Godfrey Dale
Carr Edwin
Godfrey Earl
Castellanos Wayne
Godfrey Marlena
Chun Alexander
Godfrey Rhawn
Chun Cirilio
Gongora Prince
Coc Diego
Gordon Percival
Cuevas Bertrand
Gordon Raymond
Cuevas Eloy
Gutierrez Oscar
Cuevas Victor
Herrera Miguel
Cuevas Winsley
Ical Basilio
Eiley Kieran
Kus Bricenio
Eiley Kenroy
Lamb Monique
Eiley Marisa
Lampella Jerry
Escobar Marvin
Leslie Ainsworth C.
Espat Rolando
Leslie Ainsworth R.
Faux Leslie
Leslie Bernard Sr.
Faux Randolph
Leslie Bernard Jr.
Faux Sean
Leslie Bruce
Ferrell Christian
Leslie Doren
Foreman Eric
Leslie Edlin Leopold
Placencia Tour Operators 2016
Leslie Ivan Sr.
Ruano Francisco
Leslie Ivan Jr.
Shal Florencio
Leslie Jamie
Shivers Darmin
Leslie Keon
Sierra Grayson
Leslie Kimani
Small Alexander
Leslie Walter Leopold
Spang Lyra
Cayequest Tours
Leslie Mark
Supaul Marco
Chabil Mar
Leslie Marlon
Tucker Elroy
Estevan Coc
Leslie Mervin
Usher Lloyd
D-Tourz
Leslie Norman
Vellos Fabian
Hardcore Fishing
Leslie Rene Sr.
Vellos Rudolph
Joy Tours
Linarez Francisco
Vernon Ian
Mother Nature Tours
Lopez Angel
Vernon Claude
Natural Adventure Tours
Lopez Roxan
Villanueva Allan
Nite Wind Tours
Lopez Stephen C
Villanueva Andria
Ocean Motion Guide
Lopez Sydney
Villanueva Clint
On The Hook
Lozano Jenria
Villanueva Conrad
Ox Kawil Ahaw Tour
Manzanero Eric
Villanueva Faygan
Placencia Adventure by land & Sea
Mayen Kirk
Villanueva Rafael
Placencia Ecology Tours
McNeil Ann Marie
Wallen Mariko
Pirate’s Pointe Adventure
Mendoza Pablo
Westby Arthur Jr.
The Quest for Adv in Belize Limited
Mes Basilio
Westby Jason
Seahorse Dive Shop
Mes Zeferino
Westby Martin
Splash Dive Center
Modera Kevin
Westby Zane
Sunny Side Tours
Muschamp Everisto Sr.
Williams Alfred
Taste Belize
Neal Amir
Williams Andre
Trip & Travel
Neal Harold
Williams Jason
Tropical Belize Tours
Neal Hubert
Williams Kenley
Ortiz David
Young Benjamin
Parks Patrick
Young Brent
Palacio Lennox
Young Dwayne
Pereira Ricky
Young Hubert
Petillo Bryan
Young Shawn
Pollard Nick
Young Shawn Micheal
Pop Eyanick
Young Stephen
Popper Egbert Ramirez Patricia Requena Lourdes Reyes Elton Rhamdas Hank
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Planning a Tropical Wedding? The natural beauty and amenities of Placencia, Belize makes planning your event easy. • Tropical and Caribbean Sea backdrops • Amazing venues from simple beach bars to full service resorts • Tropical flowers grow everywhere • Professional photographers • Good local bands and DJs • Delicious food plus tropical drinks and great wine lists! And you are already at the perfect honeymoon destination. You can rent a private caye, a tranquil tropical garden cabana or book into a beach resort where your every whim is catered to including a romantic couples massage.
from the license to the reception. Placencia also has great restaurants and bars for rehearsal dinners and bachelor/bachelorette parties, Getting married in Belize is fun, simple and available even to people from other countries. Local regulations require that the couple be in the country for a minimum of three days and then apply for a wedding license. The fee is just $105 U.S. and the process takes one day. After that, a Senior Justice of the Peace or a registered minister of a Belizean church can marry you! You’ll be required to show your passport, birth certificate, any other related documents (like a divorcee decree) and have at least one male and one female witness. (thank you Chabil Mar)
Chabil Mar
Roberts Grove
Private wedding planners Make your wedding day and resort managers exotic and fun with some can arrange everything incredible memories!
Turtle Species of Belize
Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Loggerhead Sea Turtle Green Sea Turtle
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Fusion Beach Photo: Linda Searle Photo: Gary Gaston Photo: Daniel Rimkus
Photo: Pretoma
Turtle Biology
Sea turtles are gentle ocean dwelling reptiles. Slow-growing & late maturing (may take between 12-40 years to reach adulthood depending on the species). Range in weight from 40 kg to 1,000 kg. They are primarily omnivores but the green sea turtle is an herbivore.
Reproduction
Tips
Adult females may nest for two decades or more. A gravid female may lay 2-6 clutches of 80-200 eggs per year. The eggs are incubated in the sand for 50-65 days, during which the temperature plays a crucial role in determining gender of the hatchlings. Mature females return to nesting grounds in 2-5 intervals.
Dim/turn off the lights nearby beaches and nesting sites. Don’t drive on sea turtle nesting beaches. Fill any holes you dig while visiting the beach. Remove all beach chairs, umbrellas, boats or any other furniture from the beach before leaving at night.
Tipsy Tuna
Remove any trash from the beach when you leave.
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Placencia Peninsula Happenings Pickled Parrot
MONDAY TUESDAY
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Tipsy Tuna
ART BAR: Every 3rd Monday at 3PM. Come empty handed and walk away with a piece of art! 636-7068 MARTINI MONDAY! Live low key music (Oldies, Pop, Rock, Country, R&B....) with Karl Lovell & Martini Specials 6-10 p.m 523-3089
Turtle Inn
INDONESIAN RIJSTTAFEL DINNER 523-3244
TBA
ROTARY CLUB of Placencia meets at 12:30 p.m. 622-7103
Barefoot Bar
TRAVELLERS TUESDAY – Select Travellers Rum Just $3 from 5 to Close!!! 523-3515
Tipsy Tuna
MOJITO TUESDAY! Mojito Specials all day! 523-3089
Roberts Grove
MEXICAN BUFFET with Mariachi Band at Habaneros Restaurant 7-9 p.m.
Turtle Inn
SILENT MOVIE NIGHT featuring Buster Keaton 523-3244
Barefoot Bar
FUN & FUNKY JAM SESSION Starts 5pm! Visiting musicians welcome! Also a "Twofer" Special on Select Beer from 6pm to Close. 523-3515
Mariposa Restaurant
FREE YAHTZEE dice game starts 4:30 p.m 523-4474
Pickled Parrot
LIVE MUSIC with Big John - 6 p.m.
Tipsy Tuna
WINGS WEDNESDAY! $1 Wings all day! Garifuna Drumming 7-9 p.m.! 523-3089
Barefoot Bar
DIRTY THURSDAY! 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tell a dirty joke and get the shot of the day for free! 523-3515
Pickled Parrot
TRIVIA THURSDAY! 6 p.m. Prizes and free jello shots! 636-7068
Sailfish Resort
T-SHIRTS 25% OFF
Turtle Inn
INDONESIAN RIJSTTAFEL DINNER 523-3244
Tipsy Tuna
TIPSY THURSDAY! Karaoke, FREE Jello Shots & Dancing in the “Aquarium” with DJ Swagg 9 p.m. - 2 a.m 523-3089
Yoli’s Bar
THE LOST REEFERS - Live acoustic music - 4PM 662-4885
Barefoot Bar
LIVE CARIBBEAN MUSIC w/ Bad Boy Rudy at 5 pm! $1 Local Bitters ALL DAY LONG! "They good fi dih bak!" 523-3515
Mariposa Restaurant
Prime Rib dinner w/ Yorkshire pudding, potates au jus & steamed veg BZ$59. 523-4474
Turtle Inn
SILENT MOVIE NIGHT featuring Buster Keaton 523-3244
Tipsy Tuna
MARGARITA MADNESS! Margarita Specials all day and FREE Zumba Dance Party 7-9 p.m! All ages welcome! 523-3089
Roberts Grove
PASTA NIGHT at the Seaside Restaurant
Street Feet Lounge & Night Club
Bringing in Belize’s Hottest DJ’s!!! Open 10 pm til 3 am!!! 523-3515
Barefoot Bar
BAREFOOT HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT at 4 p.m. Cash + Bar Tab Prizes. 523-3515 Live Rock + Alternative + Reggae music, 5-9 p.m 523-3515
Sailfish Resort Belize
RUM PUNCH Saturday $5
Pickled Parrot Tipsy Tuna
LIVE MUSIC! 6 p.m. Alternating performances by Hot Papaya and Open Mic guests. 636-7068 SEASIDE SATURDAY! Signature Drink Specials all day and live music 7 p.m. midnight. 523-3089
Street Feet Lounge & Night Club
Bringing in Belize’s Hottest DJ’s!!! Open 10 pm til 3 am!!! 523-3515
Barefoot Bar
DAYTIME BEACH PARTY & BBQ w/ Live Caribbean Music w/ The Entertainers from 1 to 6 pm! 523-3515
Sailfish Resort Belize
BLOODY SUNDAY - Bloody Mary Special $8
Mariposa Restaurant
CARD GAMES start 2PM. Open to everyone. 523-4474
Turtle Inn
2 for 1 Pizza 523-3244
Tipsy Tuna
STRESS FREE SUNDAY! Pina Colada Specials all day and DJ Swagg during the day!
Belize Ocean Club
SUNDAY POOL PARTIES! Party DJ, great food and drinks!
Roberts Grove
HAPPY HOUR 6-7 p.m. at the Pier Bar
J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar
KARAOKE 8 p.m. to midnight. 503-3351
Laru Beya Restaurant and Bar
INTERNATIONAL FINE DINING with Belizean flair. Breakfast served from 7 to 11 am. Lunch served from 12 to 2 pm. Happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. Dinner served from 6 to 9 pm. 523-3476
Sailfish Resort
HAPPY HOUR 3p.m. - 5p.m.: $1 off all beer and cocktails
Turtle Inn
HAPPY HOUR 4-6pm ½ off Local Beer and Rum
Mariposa Restaurant & 15% discounts for full or P/T Belizean residents + buy a meal & swim in our pool or play Beach Suites horseshoes at our new regulation pit. HAPPY HOUR 5 - 7 p.m. $3 Local Rum, $3.50 Local Beer, $4 Guinness, $2 off Tipsy Tuna Daiquiris & Coladas & $1 Wings - 523-3089 Stiff Drinks - Tasty Food - Good Times! Come chill with us on the beach! Happy Hour Barefoot Bar 5-6 p.m. $2 OFF Local Rum Drinks including Coladas and Daiquiris. 523-3515
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Events Calendar & *National Bank Holidays August Costa Maya Festival in San Pedro: August 4-6 Blood Drive Clinic at Placencia Medical Clinic: August 13 Seine Bight Day Weekend: August 12, 13 & 14
September Celebration Month! *St. George’s Caye Day: Sept 10 Placencia Yamaha Marelco Saltwater Fishing Tournament: Sept 10&11 *Belize Independence Day: Sept 21 Placencia Carnival Parade: Sept 21
October *Pan-American Day: October 12
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Placencia BTIA Bi-Annual Meet & Greet
Seine Bight Day Weekend August 12th 13th 14th
When: Friday, August 19th, 6pm Where: Wendy’s Restaurant Speakers: Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr., Karen Bevans, BTB Director and Placencia BTIA Board members Come out and learn what the PBTIA is doing for your community. All BTIA Members and the Community are invited. A mixer will follow with finger food and a cash bar. Call the PTC for further information at 523-4045.
Rotary Haunted House: Oct. 29
November *Garifuna Settlement Day: Nov 19
December End of the World Marathon: Dec 4 Mistletoe Ball: Dec 10 *Christmas Day December 25 *Boxing Day: Dec 26
September 10th & 11th
January 2017 *New Years Day: Jan 1
February Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival: Feb 11 & 12 Closing of Lobster Season: Feb 15
March Heroes and Benefactor's Day: March 9
April *Easter Weekend: 14, 15 & 16
December 4th
May *Labour Day: May 1 *Sovereign's Day Holiday: May 22
June Placencia Lobsterfest: June 23, 24 & 25 Rotary Duck Race at Lobsterfest: June 24
July Rotary Club Summer Olympics
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Monday, Wednesday & Saturday @ Sweet Mamas, “Organic Chef table”
Sunday Happy Hour 6pm - 7pm