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PLACENCIA Breeze A Placencia BTIA Publication 20th Year Anniversary Edition

Happy Holidays from the Placencia Breeze

Placencia Christmas Boat Parade December 23, 6pm Placencia Municipal Pier PVC Bar & Food Prizes!

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The Placencia Breeze Turns Twenty AH YES, I REMEMBER IT WELL The Birth of the Breeze

and needed my full-time attention. At the same time, the BTIA decided to expand the Breeze into a monthly newspaper. Wende took over the

by Risa Frackman expansion and has nurtured it into the publication It was late summer 1997. My late husband Bob it is today. But I’m happy to see that many of the Frackman and I, the original owners/founders features we started 20 years ago remain, along of Robert’s Grove, went up to Belize City for a with other timely articles and peninsula news. national BTIA meeting. Although Wende Bryan, president of the Placencia chapter at the time and I had crossed paths a number of times, this was the first occasion we really bonded– over drinks at the Biltmore, where we were both staying.

After laughing until we couldn’t breathe, we started chatting about the peninsula. Since I had a background in Public Relations, Wende asked me what I thought the BTIA could do to help visitors. My answer was swift. “I think we need some sort of newsletter describing what is going on – restaurants, hotels, events, activities, attractions, etc.,” I said. It seemed to me that our peninsula was starting to grow and offering a greater variety of entertainments, but nobody visiting had any way of knowing what was available beyond the hotel they were staying at.

After all, in 1997, internet technology was just getting off the ground and communication was minimal at best.

Wende said she had been thinking the same thing. At that point, I volunteered to write/edit a four-page newsletter, to be published quarterly, under the banner of the BTIA – as long as Wende agreed to be my guide to people, places, things.

Bob and I had only been in Placencia for a year.

And so, the vision for The Placencia Breeze was hatched. As soon as I got back to Robert’s Grove, which at the time had only two guest rooms, I began writing and designing. Over more laughs and I’m sure many more drinks, Wende and I created the first issue, which I suggested we call The Placencia Breeze. Of course, I had no idea that “Placencia Breeze” had another meaning and Wende was concerned that Coral Bevier, the grande dame of Rum Point Inn would disapprove.

But everyone turned out to be on the same page and by Christmas that year, tourists had their own guide to all the joys of the peninsula.

I continued to write/edit the Breeze for two years. But by 2000, Robert’s Grove was growing

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What’s Inside

Pg 3 The Placencia Breeze Turns Twenty Pg 5 New PBTIA Board Pg 6 Croc Corner Pg 7 From the Fire Hearth Pg 9 Mistletoe Raffle Sponsors Pg 10 PHS Pg 11 Women's Seaweed Farming / Fragments of Hope Award / Garifuna Settlement Day 2017 Pg 15 & 18 Placencia BTIA Members Pg 16 & 17 Placencia Peninsula Map Pg 19 Local Artists Pg 20/21 Placencia Peninsula Guide Pg 22 End of the World Marathon Pg 23 Seine Bight News Pg 25 IHS Battle of the Drums Winner Pg 26 Community Corner Pg 27 Mark Leslie's Obit / Liquor License Ad / Thank You Letter Pg 28 Rotary News Pg 29 Mistletoe Ball 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 1500, 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: Jenria Lozano, director@placencia.com PRINTER: Norman’s Printing House, Belize City

GENTLE REMINDER TO ALL BTIA MEMBERS TO STOP BY THE PLACENCIA TOURISM CENTER TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR THE NEW YEAR 2018

THE PLACENCIA BREEZE: The Placencia Tourism Center, Placencia, Stann Creek, Belize. Phone: 523-4045 PLACENCIA BTIA BOARD: Jodie Yearwood Leslie - Chairperson Salvador Zabaneh Elysia Dial Arreini Palacio Morgan Wendy Lemus Gillian Zabaneh Shelly Pollard Christopher Rothing

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Croc Corner

by Dr. Marisa Tellez

SCHEDULE Placencia

Time

Friday December 1st

9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Saturday December 2nd

8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Suite below the Placencia Gym. Behind Remax next to Placencia Tourism Center across the street from Scotia Bank

Punta Gorda

Time

Sunday December 3rd

House Calls Only

Monday December 4th

8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Punta Gorda Town Board Center.

Contact Anna Boreson 672- 4061 in PG to book Appointments

General Clinic: Shots, Worming, Checkups, etc.

Surgery: Spays, Neuters, Teeth Cleaning House Calls Dress Code

No appointment necessary

By Appointment only. Call Carol Lim at 629-9159

By Appointment only. Call Carol Lim at 629-9159 Dogs on leashes with collars . Cats in carrier

One of the CRC’s greatest passion is the development of the next generation of Belize’s leaders in conservation and wildlife. In 2016 we started the Next Gen Croc program in Caye Caulker training high school students to conduct monthly crocodile population surveys. The data collected by the students is analyzed together with the CRC so the students can make their own report to the Belize Forest Department about the status of crocodiles and habitat in their community as well as make conservation recommendations. We have graduated our first class and are working on developing the next round of conservation croc-stars.

Starting in October we also began working on developing our Next Gen Croc Placencia program. Our first member is Lucas, a student at the Peninsula International Academy (PIA). Lucas is 12 years old and his conservation story is near and dear to our hearts. He is inspired by having grown up watching

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Steve Irwin and is interested in the conservation of crocodiles and wildlife in general. As part of his school program he is an official CRC intern and will be working with us to kick start our Next Gen Croc program on the peninsula. As part of his work with us, he is learning to conduct biodiversity surveys of the Placencia Lagoon, about crocodile biology and ecology, collecting crocodile population survey data, and some GIS work involving mapping. He has also already been a huge help in our education and outreach and was a part of our team at the Boo at the Zoo event hosted

by The Belize Zoo in October.

We are very excited to see him become a conservation leader in this community and are chomping at the bit to get the program fully up and running in Placencia. Stay tuned for more updates on our Next Gen Croc program in Placencia and the great work being done by our young, local conservation leaders.

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From the Fire Hearth: All Fruits Ripe This month’s column marks a year since I started writing From the Fire Hearth for our little local newspaper. We hope you have been enjoying reading it! Last December 2016 I talked about different kinds of foods common during the season, from rum po po to rice pudding and baked gibnut to cowfoot soup. This year I want to highlight Belize’s signature Christmas treat, fruit cake. Fruit cakes are an essential component of the Christmas experience in Belize. Associated initially with British colonialism and the Creole culture, Belizeans of all backgrounds now make and look forward to delicious cake for the Christmas season.

In many communities and families, certain bakers, usually women, are considered the best.

Orders for cake will be placed many weeks before the actual Christmas holiday and cake baking is a brisk business during the month of December. No jokes about leaden fruit cakes in our country! Most bakers will make two fruit cakes, one light in color and thus named “white cake” and one colored black with caramel coloring, the aptly named “black cake”.

Black cake is the most famous Christmas fruit cake across the land. Airplanes full of fruit cakes crisscross the country with a special cake label on the box with families eagerly anticipating their arrival.

Many decades ago in Placencia, some Creole ladies would candy papaya and citrus for their black cakes and use local cashew seeds hand roasted in their yards to provide a rich

nuttiness to the finished product.

The black color of the cake was achieved by burning sugar to a dark deep hue. Today it’s almost impossible to find a black cake made without imported pecans or walnuts and garishly dyed citrus peel and maraschino cherries. Store bought caramel coloring completes the picture.

Yet the rich rum laced flavor and dense moist texture of a proper black cake continues to be an essential part of any Belizean Christmas. This is not a cake for the timid or the teetotaler!

Whether store bought or home candied, fruits are soaked in rum, sometimes for months at a time.

Dark stout beer is added to the batter as well. Lashings of butter and eggs ensure a rich and moist result and local Belizean brown sugar only enhances the caramel flavor of the “blackening” that colors the cake. Many people also pour a liberal topping of rum onto the warm cakes when they are cooling, ensuring that Christmas festivities will indeed be celebrated with much good cheer.

There may not be snow falling or Jack Frost nipping at your nose, but a big slice of black cake and a snifter of rich rum laced egg nog (Belize’s famous rum po po) will put you into the holiday mood immediately. No wonder they say Santa loves Christmas in the Caribbean best of all!

Lyra Spang is owner/guide of Taste Belize Tours, a unique cultural & culinary tour company. She writes about food whenever she can. tastebelize@ gmail.com tastebelize.com

Ingredients:

Ingredients: 9 Eggs 4 Nutmegs (Grated) 1 Oz Cinnamon Stick 1 Pint Colorless Rum 5 Tins Large Evaporated Milk 3 Tins Condensed Milk (Or to taste) ½ Lb. Raisins Directions: Beforehand, soak cinnamon stick and raisins in rum for 2 days.

Beat eggs well (15-20 minutes removing beater and rinsing in clean water several times to remove strings or eye of egg).

Next, add evaporated milk & beat again. Add condensed milk and check for desired sweetness.

Then add grated nutmeg & rum that was used for soaking (be sure to strain before using). Blend the mixture again and store in clean dry bottles.

Store the final product in the refrigerator. Shake well before serving. Enjoy!

1 lb. butter 1 pt. stout 1 qt. rum 2 lbs. flour 1 tsp. allspice 3 lbs. brown sugar 1 lb. of each fruit Raisins, Prunes, Currants, Dates, Cherries, Pecans ½ pt. caramel coloring 8 eggs 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. nutmeg Directions: Stew all the fruit with 1 lb. brown sugar and rum. Cook the mixture until the liquid becomes thick syrup. Let the fruits cool overnight.

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter along with 2 lbs. brown sugar and add in eggs one at time.

Then add flour, baking powder, all spice, stout and caramel coloring one at a time to the mixture.

Lastly, fold the stewed fruit to the mixture. To avoid having the stewed fruit sink to the bottom of the mixture, drain them, mix with 1 beaten egg and dredge in flour before adding it to the batter.

Now, line your cake pans with parchment paper and fill about ¾ ways with the batter. Bake at 270˚F for about 3 hours.

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Thank You to All Our Mistletoe Raffle Sponsors The Placencia BTIA Chapter/Placencia Tourism 2. Above Grounds Coffee - $25.00 gift Center would like to say a certificate

26. Sunova Beach Gift Shop - $50.00 Gift Certificate

3. Above Grounds Coffee - $25.00 gift certificate

27. Pickled Parrot - Dinner or Lunch for 2

"SPECIAL THANK YOU" to ALL our Elite Mistletoe Ball Raffle Prize Sponsors.

Without you our Grand Mistletoe Ball Raffle 4. Above Grounds Coffee - $25.00 gift would have not been possible. certificate Your continuous appreciated.

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greatly 5. Placencia Eagle Ray Tours - Monkey River and Manatee watch tour for

6. Manatee Inn - 4 bottles of wine • Delta Airlines - 1 Round trip ticket to 7. Barefoot Services - One day golf cart rental anywhere in the US. 8. Paradise Resort - Dinner for 2 with local • NAIA Resort & Spa - is excited to offer a drinks weekend stay for 2. Room and continental breakfast, an amazing 60 minute couple's 9. Casa Placencia - 1 night stay in our Garden Room with queen bed, bike and kayak massage treatment at our breath taking Spa Retreat where our inspired therapists work 10. Nook Restaurant & Cocktail Bartique their restorative magic and dinner for 2 at our $100 Gift certificate 1981 Restaurant ($150.00). Bliss awaits a 11. Mojo Lounge Restaurant & Bartique very special couple, only at Naïa Resort and $100 Gift Certificate Spa. 12. Taste Belize Food and Culture Tours • Caves Branch - 2 nights stay in Jungle Ixcacao Chocolate and Waterfall Tour for 2 Bungalow + daily breakfast for 2. Room 13. Bayshore Bijou Suite - Gift Certificate For booking based on availability and no refund 2 dozen chocolates valued at $27.00 for unused portion of package, Blackout dates 14. Wendy's Creole & Spanish Cuisine in effect.

Dinner for 2 • Chaa Creek - 2 Nights stay for 2. The package 15. D Tourz - 1 Cockscomb Tour for 2 includes Luxury cottage accommodation and guided tours of natural history center, 16. D-Tourz - 1 Cockscomb Night tour for 2 butterfly exhibit, rainforest medicinal plant 17. Goss Chocolate - 2 Boxes of Goss trail, hiking on the Ruta Maya trail system, Chocolate, milk or dark canoeing on the Macal River & early morning 18. Seahorse Dive Shop - snorkel trip for 2 or bird watching.

Dive Trip for two • Out of the Village (Vacationing in Shuga City package) - 1 night stay for 2 at El Gran Mestizo Riverside cabins and a complimentary hot breakfast at Hotel De La Fuente (valued at $195.00BZE) plus Dinner for 2 at Nahil Mayab Restaurant & Patio.

19. Tree of Life Massage Studio - Full Body Massage 20. Truly Wild Belize - Jaguar Paw tour for 1 21. Truly Wild Belize - Xunantunich Tour for 1 22. Tipsy Tuna Seaside &Sports Bar - $100 bar tab

• Tropic Air - 2 domestic round trip tickets on 23. Barefoot Beach Bar - $100 Bar Tab a space available basis on route Placencia/ 24. Streetfeet Lounge & Night club - $70 Bar Belize City/Placencia.

Tab (can be used for entry and balance for 1. Above Grounds Coffee - $25.00 gift drinks) certificate 25. Chabil Mar Villas - 1 Overnight Stay

28. D Thatch Seafood Grill & Beach Bar Dinner for 2 29. La Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant - 1 Bottle of red or white wine 30. A Belizean Nirvana - $150 Gift Certificate 31. Mangos - 2 entrees, 2 appetizers, 2 desert and 2 drink of choice 32. Strike a Pose Boutique - $50 Gift Certificate for Female apparel 33. Strike a Pose Boutique - $50 Gift Certificate for Male apparel 34. Tutti Frutti - $25 Gift Certificate 35. Tutti Frutti - $25 Gift Certificate 36. Tutti Frutti - $25 Gift Certificate 37. Tutti Frutti - $25 Gift Certificate 38. Z-Touch Day Spa - 1 Facial plus Micro Dermabrasion by Ysela valued at $125 39. Bunches of Fun Banana Farm Tour - Tour for 4 pax Valued at $120 40. Hatchet Caye Resort - 2 night stay for 2 41. SailFish Resort - 6 Months free pool membership and a T - Shirt 42. Turtle Inn Resort - Indonesian Rijstafel Dinner for 2 43. Caribbean Beach Cabana Complementary night for 2 44. Placencia Awesome Water Sports - 1 half day paddle board for 1 45. Placencia Awesome Water Sports - 1 half day kayak for 2 46. Lydia's Guest House - $50 Cash Prize.

47. Rum Fish Y Vino - $100 Gift Certificate 48. Placencia Yoga -1 Drop-in Class at regular scheduled Sessions (1hr.15min.)

49. Singing Sands - Dinner for 2 at the Bonefish grill (Valued at $100) 50. Captain Jacks - $50 Cash Prize.

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Placencia MYSTERY DOG MIRACULOUSLY Humane RESCUED AT SEA! Society On Sunday, 15 October, 20 divers, guests at Belize Ocean Club, were diving a few miles from Pompion Caye.

Someone yelled: “Hey, there’s a dog in the water!” He looked weak, paddling around in the middle of the Sea, miles away from land or boat.

A diver jumped into the Sea, but the dog began to fearfully swim away.

Another attempt was successful, and this pooch was gently lifted into the boat.

WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH PHS IN DECEMBER The PHS 2018 CALENDAR is here! Only BZ $30.00, and spend a whole year immersed in your favorite animal welfare group! Here’s where you can purchase one (or more--they make great Christmas gifts!): Remax office (across from Scotia Bank), Century 21 office (across from Oh Shuga), Deja Moo (on sidewalk across from Z Touch), One World Gift Shop (across from Placencia football field), or from any of your friendly PHS board members: David Kafka, Melanie Wilcher, Patricia Celenza, Kitty Burgh, or Judy Roberts.

16 December is PHS monthly vet clinic. Dr. Orlando Baptist provides spays/neuters/surgeries/exams/ shots/pet travel forms, and other vet services. Call 604-8676 to schedule necessary surgery appointments.

From noon to 2 pm, open clinic.

Thank you for paying your pet’s vet bill with check, BZ dollars, or U.S. dollars. In the pretty in purple PHS building, on the Lagoon, opposite Los Porticos.

video volunteer Loco Caballo, reached Belize Ocean Club later that day.

PHS immediately found the most loving foster in Regina Gilmore, who introduced him to his new life on land. PHS took to social media in a nationwide quest for his owner.

After a week of constant searching, from the United States who travel and dive around the world, raising no owner showed up. money for various AIDS service Divers Bob Bozarth and Brian organizations in the U.S. In the Johnson fell in love with this little past 25 years, they have raised more guy the minute they laid eyes on than U.S. $1,000,000.00. him. They wanted to adopt him.

Perfect that Diving for Life saved His new name is Lucky. At PHS’ this dog’s life. What a story!

October vet clinic, Lucky was neutered and received all his shots.

After a mandatory thirty day wait, on 22 November, Lucky flew off to his new home in Seattle to join Bob, Brian, and his almost identical twin brother, Jax. It was a pretty special Thanksgiving for this family!

He was clearly in a state of shock. The divers who so caringly rescued He shivered for two hours, and did this dog are part of “Diving for not want to be touched. Amazingly, Life”, a group of 128 participants a U.S. veterinarian was on the boat, and was able to determine that this pooch was actually a well-cared for dog.

By the time they reached Belize Ocean Club, this mystery dog had already touched the divers’ hearts.

He was named--given more than one name, actually-- Neptune, Poseidon, Salty Dog. According to one of the divers: “This was a totally mind numbing experience.

We knew he was a gentle dog, not aggressive, and he deserved a good life.”

Belize Ocean Club’s Anna Perigo, was immediately notified. She went to the PHS website, and contacted PHS is grateful for all financial Candace Feldman, PHS volunteer contributions. We are a volunteercoordinator for rescues, fosters, and based (vet is the only person paid) adoptions. non-profit organization.

Please check out our website at www. Neptune/Poseidon/Salty Dog slept placenciahumanesociety.org/. Click the night in the Belize Ocean Club on “contact,” and there is the Pay dive shop, under the close eyes Pal button. We also welcome your of Roberta and Dario, the dive comments and suggestions. Many operators. thanks!

The next day, the divers took turns Stay current with us on a daily basis.

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walking and running the dog on the beach. He was lavished with so much attention and love! Everyone got very emotionally involved with him.

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of Hope Wins Award Women’s seaweed farming Fragments Fragments of Hope being awarded for the Marine Climate Change coral restoration work in Adaptation Project, a project training course participants forBelizetheirduring the UNFCCC COP financed by the Adaptation Fund This training was made possible by the U.S Department of State, through The Nature Conservancy.

The PPCSL conducted the training, BELTRADE assisted and Fragments of Hope.

Participants: Marneesha Leslie, Julia Torres, Rholeen Sabal, Andria Villanueva, Melissa Cabral, Mariko Wallen, Natasha Gibson, Britney Gibson

23 Fiji. The award is one of 19 and implemented by the Ministry of awards in recognition of projects Forestry, Fisheries, Environment implementing climate solutions. & Sustainable Development and Fragments of Hope is currently PACT. doing

coral

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Garifuna Settlement Day 2017

Tipsy Tuna

Seine Bight Village

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Seine Bight Village

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The Placencia Breeze December 2017 Ambergris Caye Office Barrier Reef Drive P.O. Box 204 San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize Tel: 226-4309

Placencia Peninsula Office Main Street Placencia Village, S.C., Belize Tel: 523-3309

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Rare opportunity to own a condo at Roberts Grove Beach Resort. This 1BR 1 bath ocean view condo enjoys excellent rental revenue as it is one of the most sought a�er units. Just footsteps from the water’s edge, the 2nd floor condo is located in a very desirable building and has recently been updated.

US$325,000

Hibiscus Beach Residences in Placencia Village.

Unique opportunity to own property in a planned community located in the heart of Placencia village. Hibiscus Beach Residences is the only master planned development of single family homes within Placencia village proper with covenants se�ng guidance for structures and their uses. Hibiscus Beach is the only community in Placencia village which stretches from sea to lagoon/bay. The perfect loca�on to build your dream home!

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US$550,000 Beachfront Duplex

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 co�age property with a pool is located just one mile north of San Pedro Town and is nestled in the pres�gious neighborhood of Tres Cocos. This property has so much to offer by way of rental income poten�al should the buyer opt to put the home on the rental market.

U$745,000

THE LODGE AT BIG FALLS Rare opportunity to own a complete, successful resort in the Toledo area of southern Belize. Located on approximately 30 acres along the beau�ful Rio Grande River with almost a mile of river frontage, The Lodge at Big Falls consists of nine units with the addi�on of three new elegant hardwood cabanas. The property is spacious and lush which affords the opportunity to construct addi�onal accommoda�ons. All furniture, fixtures, equipment, and implements convey. The exo�c landscaping along with quality accommoda�ons and an excellent reputa�on make the Lodge at Big Falls the answer to your dream of owning a solid resort in Belize!

Deligh�ully 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 residen�al and/or resort development.

Enjoy immediate income genera�ng benefits with this beau�ful duplex that sits on a spacious quarter acre beachfront lot in Maya Beach Area, a fast growing expat community on the Placencia Peninsula. This expansive oceanfront lot offers excellent privacy while being within easy reach of some of the best restaurants on the Peninsula, bars, grocery and many other ameni�es. Both units are independent living spaces each equipped with a Main and guest bedroom, bathroom, laundry and full kitchen facili�es. Proper�es such as these are quickly disappearing. A�er all, there is only some much beachfront and the Placencia Peninsula boasts the best beaches in Belize

U$65,000

Stylish, well-appointed 2 story 3BR home located in the desirable Planta�on area of the Placencia peninsula. All furnishings convey as well as a 2011 Honda Fit making this beau�ful home move in ready.

First floor features Master BR with ensuite bathroom, 1/2 bathroom for guests, large entry foyer and living area, and designer kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The 2nd floor features two spacious guest bedrooms and full bath. Access from the 2nd floor to the roo�op terrace allows for stunning panoramic views of the Maya Mountain range across the lagoon as well as the Caribbean as far as the eye can see. A recently added pier that extends out into the ocean features a pla�orm with a palapa roof. The home has historical rental revenue which can enhance an already sound investment. Truly a unique opportunity to own one of the premier homes on the peninsula.

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.

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Don’t see your listing? It is time to renew your membership or become a new member!

Join the largest BTIA Chapter in Belize! Contact Placencia BTIA Membership Officer 523-4045 or accounts@placencia.com

Accommodations A Belizean Nirvana

belizeanirvana@gmail.com 523-3331 or 625-3301 Evan Hall

Aurora Beach

abtrudeau@comcast.net 978-580-9455 or 650-8984 Ann & Tom Trudeau

Aqua Oasis

drcawoody@gmail.com 623-3286

Arches /The

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Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows barnacle@barnaclebillsbelize.com 602-7768 Bill & Adriane Taylor

Bayshore Limited

www.bayshore.bz 604-8910 or 600-1040 Jenny Wildman

Belize Ocean Club

info@belizeoceanclub.com 671-4500ÿ Thibauit Gehin www.belizeoceanclub.com

Blue Crab Beach House

Casa Placencia

casaplacencia@live.com 503-3143 or 630-7811 Jacki Tipton

Casa Sunsandsea

Lost Reef Resort

Chabil Mar Villas

lydias@btl.net 523-3117 or 627-7970 Lydia Villanueva

information@chabilmarvillas. com 523-3606 or 523-3611 Synescio Coh

Champagne Island Resort

info@champagneislandbz. com 615-9979 Jacqueline Lozano www.champagneislandbz.com

Coconut Cottage

kwplacencia@yahoo.com 523-3234 or 626-8425 Kay Westby

Coral Cove Inn

coralcoveinnbelize@gmail. com 600-9847 Gordon Keith Allen

Dolce Cabana

nharvalik@gmail.com 604-6214 Nicole Harvalik

Finca Villa

Blue Garden House

Green Parrot Beach House & Restaurant

Capp’s Inn

jbsmfowles@gmail.com 622-1172 Jeffrey Fowles

Captain Jak’s Cabanas

theluckyerin22@yahoo.com 523-3561 or 622-7104 Erin Ivy

Caribbean Beach Cabanas

info@caribbeanbeachcabanas. com 622-4142 David & Laura Diffendal

Casa Beya/Seagrape Escape

info@casabeyabelize.com 970-963-1099 Midge & Aaron Dallas

Casa Del Sol

rubenvasquez27@gmail.com 628-8514 Ruben Vasquez

Casa Laguna Vista

windwardproperties@att.net 361-765-8277 David Wallace

valchiac@yahoo.com 663-7777 Valeriano Chiac greenparrot@mail.com 533-8188 David Allardice & Leo Ramirez

Harbour Hideaway of Placencia

jimandcindy@wellerbelize. com 623-3286 Jim & Cindy Weller

Harry’s Cozy Cabanas cozycabanas@yahoo.com 523-3155 or 633-8581 Ronda Wheeler

Hairy Hut /The

Lydia’s Guest House

Maine Stay /The

belizekaren@gmail.com 523-3507 Karen Travers

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

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

Muy-Ono Management

info@ranguanacaye.com or wendy.lewis@muy-ono.com 674-7264 or 672-6970 Ms. Valerie Hopson

Naia Resort and Spa

hr@naiaresortandspa.com 523-4600 Stewart Krohn

Placencia Villas and Golf Carts info@placenciavillas.com or stephenjacoby@yahoo.com 615-6404/615-6434 Stephen Jacoby www.placenciavillas.com/ www.placenciagolfcarts.com

Ocean’s Edge Beach Houses

info@sailfishbelize.com 651-9885 Mike Gargan

Sea Glass Inn

brad_schofield@yahoo.com 523-3098 Brad & Christine Schofield

Seaview Suites

placenciaseaview@gmail.com 523-3777 John & Marian Chan

info@serenadeplacencia.com 501-523-3113

Singing Sands Inn

info@singingsands.com 533-3022 or 520-8022 Maya Kramer

Southern Shores Resort deb@southernshoresresort. com 615-4182 Deborah Tinsley 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 Hotel trdewndpla@btl.net 523-3122 Janice Leslie

Vacasa Belize Ltd. (formally Swan Villas)

info@swanvillasbelize.org 621-1393 Rodolfo Saenz De Ugante

The White House in Placencia

info@whitehouseplacencia. com 1-732-829-4042 Kirsten & Per Kristensen

Pearl Beach House

Wooden Mongoose Resort

hideawaycaye@yahoo.com 665-4069 Kimberly&Dustin Ingersoll

Itz’ana Resort & Residence

Casa Palma

info@larubeya.com 523-3473 Rene Nunez

Laru Beya Resort

vb53@centurytel.net 523-3409 or 605-0586 Bud & Betsy Valian Stefano Ragagnin

Placencia Beach House

placenciabeachhouse@gmail. com 664-9264 or 632-0545 Lou Nicolait & Joshlin Merwin

Robert’s Grove Beach Resort info@robertsgrove.com 523-3565 or 523-4367

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Consultants Barefoot Executive Ltd.

Health

White Sand Villa

Hideaway Caye

takunchances@yahoo.com 670-4130 Doran Yount

Serenade Hotel

jodiejjyearwood@gmail.com 523-3148 Jodie Yearwood

Paradise Vacation Hotel info@belize123.com 523-3179 or 523-3256 Alan & Deloris Stamm

Doran’s Services

Seaspray Hotel

Hatchet Caye Resort

contact@hatchetcaye.com 533-4446 or 523-3337 Dasha Shivers

Contsruction Repairs

barefootexecutiveltd@gmail. com 523-3291 Yvette Guild

info@oceansedge-belize.com 514-606-5582 Michael Braeuel & Francine Martel

Casa Nettuno

casapalma@outlook.com 628-7922 Perfecto Choc

llr@lostreefresort.com 610-0816 Lisa D’Amore

Sailfish Resort

pj_jensen@hotmail.com 501-660-7200 / 250-554-0663 Stephen Jensen

kim@itzanabelize.com 610-3456 Kim Viner

framadani.office@gmail.com 629-2700 or 660-8526 Mariuccia Levoni

reservations@ losporticosvillas.com 523-3227 or 607-4448 Barry Snowden

info@casasunsandsea.com 972-215-7413 or 866-4598235 Brian & Brenda Montgomery www.casasunsandsea.com

linnbluecrabbeach@gmail. com 523-3544 or 523-3543 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson info@belizecottagerentals. com 207-326-9099 Costas & Sally Christ

Los Porticos Villas

Please note that some members in our Accommodations listing offer additional services: * Restaurant ** Tour Operator *** Property Rentals

eagleray33@gmail.com 661-9516 or 602-9315 Tricia Hernandez woodenmongoose@gmail. com 807-708-5869 Jim Bailey & Ellen Yeast www.woodenmongoose.com

Auto Rentals Barefoot Services

info@barefootservicesbelize. com 523-3066 or 629-9602 Ian & Megs Yearwood

Siripohn Thai Massage jenjira01@yahoo.com 620-8718 or 600-0375 Siripohn Thakham

Tooth Fairy Dental Clinic toothfairyclinic@gmail.com 503-3736 or 633-0678 Dr. Dalila Vanzie-Krohn

Tree of Life Massage Studio

smallkristine@yahoo.com 624-5408 Kristine Small

Non-Profit Organizations Placencia Humane Society

523-3185 or 604-8676 David Kafka President

Rotary Club of Placencia

622-7103

Real Estate Amik Kil Ha

achild17@gmail.com 664-1672 +(604) 879-0543 Amanda Harris friendlywatersbelize@gmail. com

Belize Sotheby’s International Realty info@belizesir.com 523-3309

Boris Mannsfeld & Associates

Info@RealEstatePlacencia. com 523-3063 Borris Mannsfeld

CPC Real Estate Solution info@belizeproperty.com 672-9000 Dan Dunbar & Michael Young

RE/MAX 1st Choice

david@1stchoicebelize.com 615-9622 or 523-3666 David Kafka

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Restaurants Above Grounds Coffee

keithgmorrison@gmail.com 634-3212 Keith Morrison

Barefoot Beach Bar

barefootbarbz@gmail.com 523-3515 Cassie & Brice Dial

Brewed Awakenings

brewedawakeningsbelize@ gmail.com 635-5312 Ryan & Natalie Dixon

ChaChi’s

stvmitch@gmail.com 523-3322 Stephen Mitchell

Citrus Sensations

citrussensations@yahoo.com 604-5609 Donicio Sin & Glenn Burks

De’Tatch Seafood Grill & Bar jodiejjyearwood@gmail.com 503-3385 or 523-4035 Jodie Yearwood

Friends Near the Pier

robbcarson.king@gmail.com 667-4805 Rob King

Jaguar Lanes

jaguarlanes4@gmail.com 601-4434 or 629-3145 Manuel Simpson

JC’s Corner

annmarie6362@gmail.com 602-0871 AnnMarie Mena

Laru Beya Restaurant & Bar info@larubeya.com 523-3476 Rene Nunez

Mangos

info@mangosbelize.com 533-8102 Tom Hudson Frank DaSilva

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Services AB2 Architects

andrea@ab2architects.com 523-8113 or 610-0488 Andrea Bacher www.ab2architects.com

Belize Institute Of Mixology

luis@belizemixology.com 626-7518 or 664-7854 Luis Valasquez

Go Prass

info@goprass.com 615-4343 or 615-4334 Stanley Ramclam www.goprass.com

GSR Energy Holdings Ltd. gleneiley@yahoo.com 630-2843 Glenford Eiley

Palmtree Designs

muzamanzie@gmail.com 523-3563 or 669-4675 Marion & Ed Carr

Placencia Mini Storage celeste1001@live.com 665-0800 Paul & Celeste Smith

Schools (PIA) Peninsula International Academy peninsulaacademy.org 601-3523 Selena Lucas

St. John’s Memorial Anglican School

stjohnsmemorial@gmail.com 601-8624 Stephen Whyte

Shopping Added Touch /The

Pickled Parrot

addedtouchhotelsupplies@ gmail.com 223-1461 or 615-0054 Robin McCutcheon

Placencia Casino & Sports Bar /The

linnbluecrabbeach@gmail. com 523-3544 or 523-3542 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson

adrianalynn37@gmail.com 636-7068 Lynn and Eugene Upham 533-4114

Rumfish y Vino

rumfish@btl.net 523-3293 or 666-6934 Pamela & John Solomon

The Shak Beach Caf?? magsshak@hotmail.com 622-1686 or 523-3252 Magda Morales

Tiger Beach Club

tigerbelize@yahoo.com 628-1250 Frankie Gagliano

Tipsy Tuna Seaside & Sports Bar tipsytuna@outlook.com 523-3089 Salva & Gillian Zabaneh

Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor tizy.lory@virgilio.it 620-9916 Tizianna Del Col

Wendy’s Creole Restaurant

523-3335 Wendy Lemus

Goss Chocolate

Lola’s Art Gallery

thegalleryatlolasart@yahoo. com 523-3342 or 601-1913

Mermaid Charms

jenari_13@yahoo.com 604-1906 or 503-3206 Jeanna Casey

MnM Hardware Placencia

duncker@btl.net 523-3517 or 523-3537 Dora Duncker

NSAA Bath and Body

nsaa.bathbody@gmail.com 663-4276 Omitade Adediran

One World Gift Shop

oneworldplacencia@yahoo. com 620-9975 or 523-3103 Claudia Hardegger

Tour Barefoot Services

info@barefootservicesbelize. com 523-3066 or 629-9602 Ian & Megs Yearwood

Blue Reef Adventures

polly@bluereefadventures. com 626-1429 Polly Alford

Cayequest Tours

cayequest@gmail.com 633-6330 Mark Leslie

Daytripper Catamaran

daytrippercatamaran@gmail. com 666-3117 Jeffrey Scott

Destinations Belize

mtoy@destinationsbelize.com 523-4018 or 610-4718 Mary Toy

Hardcore Fishing Charters

Coston, Deborah Gabor, Deborah

Van Deurzen, John

vandeurzen.bz@gmail.com 662-0020

gringainbelize@gmail.com 628-7004

Westby, Brandon

brandonwestby@tropicair. com 631-3553

Hess, Christina 523-3344

Maretha McCullock

Wildman, Tanya

maretha.mccullock@gmail. com 615-1300 / 523-3555

tanyagster@gmail.com 608-1360

Markham, Patricia Angie Mertens, Wini Smith, Stan & Mary

Wohl, Bill (former Slip Stop) slipstop.ca@gmail.com 601-5548

stanmary@btl.net 523-4306

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.

ewestby@hfc-belize.com 634-7612 Erwin Westby

Your contact information listed under the appropriate business category in the Membership Directory of the Placencia Breeze.

JC’s Corner

A feature story in the Placencia Breeze about your business.

annmarie6362@gmail.com 602-0871 or 310-894-9250 Independence Village

Joy Tours

joytours@btl.net 523-3325 Hubert & Karen Young

Placencia Eagle Ray Tours

eagleray33@gmail.com 661-9516 or 602-9315 placenciatoursbz.weebly.com

Sunny Side Tours

sunnysidebelize@yahoo.com 610-1040 Warren Garbutt

Taste Belize

tastebelize@gmail.com 664-8699 Lyra Spang

Muy-Ono Management

info@ranguanacaye.com or wendy.lewis@muy-ono.com 674-7264 or 672-6970 Ms. Valerie Hopson

Individual Allen, Ken & Elizabeth kenallen72@comcast.net 629-5331

Aretha A. Pelayo

arethapelayo@gmail.com 622-7557

Arreini Palacio Morgan

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.

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.

arreinipal@seabelize.org 670-2924

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

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!

BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS Small 0-10 employees

$200

Medium

11-50 employees

$500

Large 51+ employees

$1,500

PERSONAL MEMBERSHIPS Student

Currently enrolled in a Belizean High School or University

$25

Associate

Current full time Employees Member Business

Individual

Open to Everyone

$50

EXTRA MEMBERSHIP CARDS $25

$100

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Casa Del Sol – Beachfront Luxurious 4 Bedroom & Suite Private Villa, Beachfront pool on north bound of our village – just 10 minutes walking time from the most charming and frequented spots in Placencia. A Paradise on the beach, a pool, full furnish kitchen and living room, amenities…. A real dream.

Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, Belize Belize: +(501) 628-8514 US: +(954) 547-9003 www.casadelsolplacencia.com info@casadelsolplacencia.com

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Placencia Peninsula Guide ACCOMMODATIONS Placencia Villas and Golf Carts: 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 wife, fully equipped kitchenette, private bathroom, fully screened porch, hammocks. Contact owner Steve Jacoby 615-6404 or Jaime Jacoby 615-6434. Email info@ placenciavillas.com Major credit cards accepted. Rates from 129 BZD incl. Taxes.

Paradise Resort: Has most of the amenities & all the luxury of a large hotel. We are located on the ocean front. 12 A/C rooms. On site full service restaurant & bar, spa by the sea, all eco tours, diving, snorkeling, fishing, roof top Jacuzzi, Wi-Fi, dive shop, gift shop, kayak and golf cart rental.

North of Airstrip Maya & Tropic Air agent. Email: info@belize123.com or give us a call at Laru Beya Resort: Paradise has an address... Luxurious beachfront 523-3179/503-3479 Website:www.belize123.com accommodation with a top-rated restaurant on site. All bedrooms have Ranguana Lodge: Five private ocean view cabins located right on the A/C, ceiling fans, fridges, coffee & tea making facilities. Suites (1 to beach in the heart of Placencia Village: We have 3 private air-conditioned 3 bedrooms) have fully fitted kitchens. Ocean-facing infinity pool. beach cabins each w/ 2 Double beds, fans, large refrigerator, coffee makers, Free Wi-Fi throughout the resort. Free use of Hobi-cat, sea kayaks and private bath w/ hot/cold shower, private balcony w/ a hammock. We also bicycles. Miniature golf course located on the landscaped grounds. have two other cabins with full kitchens, 2 double beds, fans, private bath Daily tours, snorkeling & diving trips and other excursions arranged. with hot & cold shower & tub, private balcony with a hammock. Beach www.larubeya.com - info@larubeya.com - 523-3473 Palapas, beach chairs. Tropic Air agent, Gift shop. Phone/fax at 011-501Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Placencia's most complete resort.

523-3112, E-mail: Ranguana@btl.net website: www.ranguanabelize.com Beachfront accommodations with 3 restaurants: Seaside, Habanero & SailFish Resort: 6 modern Suites with A/C, TV, Wi-Fi and private baths. Sweet Mama's, conference center, gift shop, spa, full Service PADI dive 8 Private rooms and 16 Bunks. Pool with swim-up Bar. Starting at $20 US center, golf cart rentals, Marina, gas and butane station. Complimentary + tax / night. Book online @ www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885 use of windsurfers, hobie cats, bikes and wifi. www.robertsgrove.com, Tradewinds: Overlooking the Caribbean Sea & the Mountains of info@robertsgrove.com For more information call us at 523-3565.

Belize! 9 Cabanas w/ private bath, hot/cold, 2 double beds, fans, coffee maker (coffee provided), refrigerator & veranda w/ hammock.

523-3122 - trdewndpla@btl.net Placencia Office Supply: Business Service – Printing – Faxing – Copies.

Internet. 523-3205 or plaofficesupply@gmail.com

SERVICES

CHEERS

Muzamanzie Photography: Contact us for wedding photographs, Barefoot Bar: Open every day 11 am to midnight. Located on the portraits, web & brochure images. 523-3563 or 603-5143 beach. Live Music Wed, Fri & Sat at 5 pm & Sun at 1 pm. Happy Hour muzamanzie@yahoo.com 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!

J-Byrd’s: Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open daily from 10am to 12pm. Goss Chocolate: Goss Chocolate and cocoa powder made and sold only in Belize. 100% organically grown Belizean cacao, Belizean cane sugar, Pool Table and Free Darts. 523-3412 whole vanilla bean. Sold in grocery stores, gift shops, hotels and restaurants SailFish Resort: Swim-up bar and pool open to the public daily @ 11:30 on the Peninsula and throughout Belize. Sorry, no factory tours! 523-3544, am. Cold drinks, cool tunes and fun in the sun. Daily drink specials. Resort www.Goss-Chocolate.com, BTL Yellow Pages, Facebook. Winner World setting waterfront on the Lagoon at Sunset Pointe. $5 BZ daily pool fee. Chocolate Awards for Goss White with Vanilla Bean. www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885 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!

SHOPPING

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DINING South of Airstrip 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 smoothies. Try our famous seaweed shake, natural juices, veggie burgers, salads, wraps, hummus, falafel. We serve breakfast all day. Located on the beach at the foot of the main dock. Open 7 to 6. Closed on Tuesday. Call us at 523-3252.

Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or outdoor on the Patio. Specializing in Spanish & Creole. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7am - 10pm. Located on the Main Road. Visa & MC accepted. 523-3335 - wendylemus02@hotmail.com

North of Airstrip Habanero Mexican Restaurant & Bar at Robert’s Grove - Opening on September 14th: Lagoon side Fiesta time! Casual and fun Habanero serves up Mexican food w/ a Belizean flair. Open Wed-Sun from 12 noon - 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565!

Laru Beya Restaurant & Bar: International Fine Dining with Belizean flair. Experience delicious meals, fabulous cocktails and fantastic service combined with spectacular ocean views. Breakfast served from 7 to 11 am.

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.

Seaside Restaurant at 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!

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 Boris Mannsfeld & Associates: Our loyalty to our client’s best interest has established us as the top real set firm in the region. Our expert team is ready and excited to guide you step–by–step in finding the perfect property or securing a successful sale or investment. If you or your customers are seeking exceptional service, proven experience, professionalism, and the know-how and determination to get things done then look no further. Even though we specialize on the Placencia peninsula, we have a reliable network of real estate firms and developers throughout Belize with whom we can collaborate to provide you with real estate options across this beautiful country. Give us a call at Ph.523-3063 or Email:Info@RealEstatePlacencia. com.

TOUR PROVIDERS Splash Dive Center: Selected Tour Operator of the Year by the Belize Tourism Board. Fully equipped scuba retail store and 5 Star PADI Dive Center. Our 5 dive boats visit several dive and snorkel destinations daily.

We teach scuba diving from beginner to pro level. Our air conditioned vans and licensed guides will take you to Maya sites, Cockscomb Jaguar 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.

Trip N Travel: Inland Jungle Tours – Monkey River Magic. 660-7189 lgodfrey@btl.net. Located on Main Street & Bruk Pat in Placencia Office Supply.

WEDDING PLANNING Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Located on the Placencia Peninsula, Robert's Grove is a romantic, off-the-beaten-path location on the southern coast of Belize. It is an intímate location, ideal for your beach wedding, whether it's just the two of you or if you are bringing family and friends.

Contact our wedding planner at info@robertsgrove.com or call us at 523-3565.

CPC Real Estate Solutions: Your trusted real estate broker in Belize.

We have over 20 years experience helping clients with their real estate transactions and take pride in assisting you with your 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 located in the heart of the village, across from the Atlantic Bank. 672-9000 or belizeproperty.com RE/MAX 1st Choice Belize: RE/MAX the worldwide leader in realestate is here so look no further. RE/MAX 1st Choice Belize is here to help educate you on the market. Whether you are buying or selling no one knows more and has a better reputation than us. Call the office at 523-3666 or email at info@1stchoicebelize.com

SPA & MASSAGE Sea Spa at Robert’s Grove: Our Sea Spa, manned by professional therapists- each with their own unique style-offers several massage types, facials, body wraps, body scrubs, sunburn specials and of course, manis & pedis for barefoot perfect feet. For more information call 523-3565.

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6 End of the World Marathon th

On Sunday, December 10, at 5:30 AM, more than 250 runners from twelve countries and fourteen US states will participate in the 6th annual End of the World Marathon and Half Marathon.

Traversing the length of the Placencia Peninsula, the event promises to be an inspirational and gratifying day for runners, volunteers, visitors, and residents of the peninsula.

The EOW team thanks the 140 volunteers, from all of the peninsula communities, who will ensure that everything runs smoothly and that the runners have an extraordinary experience; without them the EOW marathon would not be possible. We look forward to the creative efforts and zany antics of the water station volunteers as they compete for best water station awards. This year we will have more than 20 water stations along the 13.1 mile course. The EOW marathon is helping to foster a culture of endurance running and overall fitness consciousness on the peninsula and throughout the country. EOW has become the culminating running event in Belize following a year of races where winners have earned free EOW registration.

During the past year on the Placencia Peninsula there was the Young Runners for Life 5K in February hosted by Seine Bight Unite, the Battle Cancer 5K Walk/Run (June

22nd), and the Swan Villas 5K & 10K in November.

Beyond the peninsula there was the inaugural Chiquibul Challenge Marathon & Half Marathon in March, organized by Dr. Isabelle Paquet-Durand and inspired by the EOW marathon and the Hope Project 5K in Dangriga in July. The Seine Bight Girls Running Club, organized by Wanda Stakudis to address the underrepresentation of local girls in athletics, is now in its second year and several young women from the club will be running the half marathon on December 10.

A very special thanks to the many event sponsors whose generosity and support not only makes the EOW possible, but will ultimately help educate countless Belizean children.

As always, all of the proceeds of the EOW marathon will go to high school scholarships through the Placencia Rotary Club Scholarship Program. EOW funding is currently supporting dozens of Belizean students with four-year scholarships, and the tireless efforts of Rotarians ensure the academic success of the students through individual mentors and sponsors.

Schedule of Events

Sunday, December 10, 2017 @ Placencia Village

Saturday, December 9, 2017 @ Turtle Inn • 3-6 pm: Registration and packet pickup • 6-8 pm: Pasta dinner ($15 BZ for Belizeans and $15 US for International runners)

Bronze ($1000+): Belikin, Belize Estate Company, Belize Ocean Club, Belize Tourism Board, Crystal & Powerade (providing This year’s EOW sponsors essential hydration for include: runners), MnM Hardware, Gold ($5000): Splash Dive RF&G Insurance, Rotary Center, Itz’ana Resort & Club of Placencia, Singing Sands Inn, Taste Belize.

Residences Silver ($2500+): Belize Tropicoco Bank, Chabil Mar, Maya Patron ($500+): Barefoot Beach Hotel & Bistro, Tipsy Bar, Dolphin Productions, Tropic Air Tuna, Turtle Inn

• 4 am: Buses leave football field heading north to pick up half marathon runners • 4:20 am: Buses leave Placencia Hotel heading south to pick up marathon runners • 5:30 am: Marathon start

• 5:30 am: Half marathon start (13.1 miles north of marathon start; near Caribbean Way) • 9:30 am: Two mile fun run for children under 12 • 11:30 am: Awards ceremony • 1 pm: Post-race beach parties @Tipsy Tuna (until 4) and Barefoot Bar Visit www.placencia.com

6th Annual

end of the world

Marathon & Half Marathon December 10, 2017, 5:30 am Join the fun and support the runners along the course Cheer them on after their many months of hard training All proceeds go to Local Scholarships Marathon (26.2 miles) starts/ends near football field Half Marathon (13.1 miles) starts near Caribbean Way & ends near football field Finish Line events include: 2 mile fun run for kids @ 9:30 am Awards Ceremony @ 11:30 am Music & Refreshments all morning Trophies for top finishers of both races and the fun run

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Gobundance and St. Alphonsus

We are happy that we have so many boys coming out on Saturday morning in addition to all of the girls!

We are still looking to move towards a track and field team as we get more adult volunteers now that the kids are really starting to take running (and jumping and working out) more seriously.

not only with proper size shoes but also some running shorts that will fit without falling down. The need for shoes remains constant with wear and tear on the shoes and little feet getting bigger!

The other very exciting news is that the Seine Bight Girls Running Club is finally getting a logo! Thank you to coach Mary Kay Bader’s The need for shoes is brother for the hard work on ongoing. Right now, our this! greatest need is in youth (As the group progresses sizes and thanks to Jennifer to include more boys we Daly and Cris Boyd and will be moving the name to an anonymous donation Seine Bight Running Club.) we have received a couple Many people ask why run of greatly needed pairs and Placencia native Kerah but more are still needed.

Eiley (who has a running Thanks also to Judy club in Belmopan and just Birdsell, Pat Hanson, Karen completed a 26.2 mile run and Greg Hayden, Nancy for Diabetes awareness) said Neilson and Dawn McKay it best when asked about her for their donations of both running for causes- “God shoes and children’s books gave me running feet and for the Seine Bight Library. strong lungs for a reason and One of our younger runners I am spreading awareness all has been running with over our beautiful country. shorts that are simply too Keep going girls. It’s in u big and he has to use one all too. Gods speed” hand to hold up his too big Let’s all keep putting our pants (while his shoes are strong lungs and running too small) and thanks again feet to good use. to the anonymous donor who is providing this boy

Recently a group of 12 people from all around the US came to Placencia on vacation. They are part of a bigger group called Gobundance. Gobundance is an organization of people who like to travel but believe in packing with a purpose wherever they go. Back in March a member of the group, Patrick Cullinane, contacted Seine Bight Unite and asked what would be needed for the school and kids in Seine Bight.

Principal Moreira and the Seine Bight Running Club gave quite a long list. No

one heard back from the group until early November when they said they had arrived and had some of the stuff on the wish list. They went over to St. Alphonsus, met with Miss Moreira and gave her a ton of arts and crafts supplies that were on the wish list. They then presented the school with THREE brand new laptops!!

The school had only one old and finicky computer so this very generous gift was greatly appreciated.

Not only will the office finally have a working computer but the students

Keri Webber and St. Alphonsus Several years ago, Canadian teacher came to Seine Bight as part of the group of teachers for the Summer Reading Program.

As frequently happens, Keri fell in love with Belize, Placencia and Seine Bight, and most importantly, she fell in love with the students at St. Alphonsus. Keri is now teaching full time in Canada at Millwood High School grade 11 and thought that she should share the joy off giving back with her students. “I have this idea for my English class that I am teaching this year. We have a school goal at my school to become more culturally responsive and aware. When I was there two years ago it really moved me to see how amazing the students and community members were. It excited me to see the children interested in learning and how different schooling and living is compared to where I come from. I felt like it is so important for our new and upcoming

generation to learn about other cultures and be able to connect to each other.”. This thought of Keri’s led to her starting her students, and other students in the school, on a fund-raising program. They have been selling hot chocolate with marshmallows or candy canes and had an event that is popular in Canada called “human vs. Zombies that they charged $10 admission to. They have raised quite a bit of money and have a goal to reach of purchasing a laptop for the school. Additionally, they are trying to get a pen pal program going between the two schools! Her students are looking to do something meaningful. Her students had so many questions about the students here and are genuinely excited and interested to learn more about them. Thank you, Keri, for your love of the children here and sharing that with your students up North.

Young Runners for Life

The 4th and final race of the year has been run for the Young Runners for Life series of races. This last race was combined with the annual Swan Villa 5K/10K and it was a fantastic race.

The older students who ran, most of whom are registered for the Half Marathon, were required to run a 10K this time. The results of the four races are still being tabulated but we expect to have the award ceremony for the winners in each category by early December.

Zumba and Teens The teens in Seine Bight love Zumba. They come every Wednesday to the class taught by Nicole Harvalik when their school schedule allows. But as with all teens they want to put their own twist on it. What they want to do is put together their own music from songs that they like and make them feel good, and start their own Zumba class. They have asked Nicole to help

now have the beginnings of a computer lab (more computers and other equipment is still needed to make that happen). Several days later they came to running practice and turned over to the running club 29 pairs of brand new adult size running shoes donated by the manufacturer LALO. The shoes will be given to the teens and young adults from the running club signed up for the End of the World Marathon. Thank you so much Gobundance for your extreme generosity!!!

them with the choreography as Zumba is not just dance but a form of exercise and getting the right moves put together is very important.

Nicole is more than happy to do this and updates will be posted on Facebook as this new venture moves forward. Many thanks to Nicole for donating her time and energy to the students in Seine Bight, both primary school and high school.

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Community Corner

Transportation Information De Express Boat - 626-8835 - Tickets available at Barefoot Beach Bar

& Placencia Tourism Center Office • 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 - 667-1821 or 665-7242 • Placencia (MnM Dock) → Independence/Mango Creek: Everday: 6:45am, 7:45am, 10am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6 pm (except on Sundays) • Independence/Mango Creek → Placencia: Everday: 6:30am, 7:30am, 8am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:30 pm and 5:30pm (except on Sundays) 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., 12:30 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.

James Bus Line: Regular Bus: • Belize City → Belmopan → Dangriga → Independence → Punta Gorda

Placencia Tourism Center +(501) 523-4045 Emergencies

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Police: 503-3142 Fire: 503-3222 Emergency Response Team: 223-3292 Placencia Medical Center: 503-3326 or Dr. Kevin Guerra: 615-1571 Seine Bight Medical Center: 523-3328 Independence Medical Center: 523-2167 Dr. Alexis Caballero: 622-7648

Placencia Peninsula Services • • • • • • • • •

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 • PHS: 604-8676

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• Doctor Lopez: 670-5363

• Punta Gorda → Independence → Dangriga → Belmopan → Belize City 3.50 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.

• 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

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 6235004 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 8:30 a.m.

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Mark (Mawi) Leslie - Sunrise: November 11, 1968 Sunset: November 10, 2017 Mark Leslie and his common-in-law wife, Myrna Vasquez lost their lives in a tragic road accident November 10th. They will be greatly missed by family, friends and the community.

"Marks greatest love was the sea. It was there that he was most peaceful, even in the midst of his struggles, ad his passion for the marine world was apparent on every tour he guided. His love of his country and its natural beauty made him a famous ambassador for Belize."

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Fred Hoffman is applying for a Malt/Cider Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Pyramid House Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE

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Notice is hereby given that Verna Marin is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Vern’s Kitchen, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

Notice is hereby given that Norman Leslie Sr. is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at De’ Tatch Restaurant, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE

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Notice is hereby given that Manuel Simpson is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Jaguar Lanes Bowling Alley, Maya Beach Area, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

Notice is hereby given that Evan Young is applying for a Pool Bar Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at The Ellysian, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

Notice is hereby given that Michael Gargan is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Sailfish Belize Ltd., Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Brice M. Dial is applying for a Night Club Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Streetfeet Night Club, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

Notice is hereby given that Bruce Maddison is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Mariposa Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE

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Notice is hereby given that Cassie S. Dial is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Barefoot Beach Bar, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

Notice is hereby given that Jennifer Wildman is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Bayshore Limited Maya Beach, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Simone De Angelis is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at La Dolce Vita, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

Notice is hereby given that Josephine Santino is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Mr. Q Fast Food Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE

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Notice is hereby given that Doris Meza is applying for a Shop Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Maya Point, Maya Beach Area, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

Notice is hereby given that John Lee is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Maya Beach Hotel & Bistro Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Gilbert Garbutt is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Cozy Corner Restaurant & Bar Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

Notice is hereby given that Leonidas Ramirez is applying for a Hotel/ Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Green Parrot Beach House Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Doris Meza is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Hungry Gecko, Maya Beach Area, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Helene Bryant is applying for a Malt & Cider Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Goodie’s, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Daisy Leslie is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at J Dees Bar, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Allan Dunker is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at MNM Hardware Service Station Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Antoinette Miller is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Miller’s Landing, ½ miles south of Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

Thank you from the Pyramid House!!!

The Pyramid House has been under restoration and renovation since 2015. It was with the love of architecture and unusual structures, that the project was initiated.

Encouragement by Belizians passing by was very special and to all of you in the village, thanks. I don’t think you could have possibly known how much your positive feedback helped! Thanks to ALL THE MANY WORKERS for all their help and long hours spent.

Hopefully, the daily ice water, occasional lunches, cokes, and special drinks made the hot days a little easier. The house could not have been completed without all your hard work! Thanks to Ernesto and his people for the beautiful granite work. Special thanks to Diamir Ortega and his crew for all the beautiful work his crew

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provided. The wine cellar racks are spectacular and the front doors are truly an example of excellent craftsmanship. Your furniture is top quality. Roberto Castello, the artist and master carver, of the front doors made the” Hero Twins “an impressive entry. Thanks to Hummingbird Furniture for their great service and help .Thanks to Mike with L&M Landscaping for making the Zen like garden take form. Thanks to Elmer Jordan for the beautiful slate house name plate.

Special thanks to Daniel for his help and Tracy, thanks for your input and help. Sheldon and Alex ,you guys rock! Thanks to the Village Council for their support as well. To all the friends that listened to the trials and challenges and supported the process , we are sincerely grateful!

Fred and Gloria.

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Rotary’s 4th Annual Ladies Night Gala

by Bev Brooks

Chef Daniel, which was served by The Rotary Club of Placencia held Tipsy's staff. Aaron played guitar its 4th annual Ladies Night Gala on during dinner, giving DJ Swagg a Sat Nov 11th. "Dreams of Hope" break. for Breast Cancer awareness was After dinner, 12 gorgeous women the theme for the evening. Pink, from our community, put on their white and lots of glitter could be swagger & captured the attention of seen everywhere. The event was everyone. They rocked the beautiful hosted by Tipsy Tuna. Lecia Cadle fashions from local boutiques; Strike Diego, from Brewed Awakenings, A Pose, Deja's Closet and Secret was the ticket holder chosen to be Treasures. Kathy Johnston, Bliss "Queen of the Gala" which entitled Boutique/Bliss Healing, performed her to an afternoon at Z Touch. The an exciting belly dance wearing an evening opened with a welcome authentic outfit. Then Chino came address from Rotary president, to the stage. He mesmerized us with Ron Fell, followed by the Belize his heartfelt, empowering poetry.

National Anthem & a moment of The evening closed with the famous silence. Emcee, Stephanie "Fyal fire dance by our beautiful emcee, Gal", along with co-host, Sonia, Stephanie. Countless thanks to took over & the evening proceeded. Each & Everyone who participated Former Rotarian & founder of in making this evening a success.

Ladies Night, Lynne O'Brien, made "It Takes a Village!" a surprise guest appearance. The evening continued with a speech on breast cancer presented by Rotary member, Dr. Margaret Smyth and Rotary secretary, Judy Lutz. Judy is a 6-year breast cancer survivor.

Then, the Fun began. Lecia was crowned queen & waltzed with Rotary's best dancer, Jim Weller. Up next was Aaron Krohn, Placencia Yoga Studio & classical guitarist, who gave the ladies an enjoyable bare-chested yoga demonstration.

Nicole Harvalik & her group came out strong with their energetic Zumba. They outfitted themselves It's the Christmas Season in pink complimenting the event.

Rum & Vodka punch, supplied Time to treat yourself, your

by Old Master, was being served family and friends to a gift by the Rotary guys. Now, it was that will last a lifetime. time for everyone to line up for a Your purchase of this fabulous delicious meal prepared by Tipsy's book will help support your favorite Rotary Club of Belize.

This 180 page book with more than 150 superb photographs is perhaps the most beautiful and informative book about Belize yet published.

It is available from belizedigitalbooks.com or your favorite Belizean gift-shop in three distinct formats: 8.5 X 11 Softcover Coffee Table edition, as a Digital download or as a portable USB Flipbook edition.

Also available from Amazon in a kindle edition, www.amazon. com/dp/B077K9DYZ8 (this format does not support Rotary).

And a Happy New Year

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Placencia Peninsula Happenings Pickled Parrot

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Tipsy Tuna

ART BAR: Every 3rd Monday at 3PM. Come empty handed and walk away with a piece of art!

636-7068 MARTINIS ARE $2 OFF ALL DAY. Pizza dinner specials. Live low key music with Karl & Gram, 6-10 p.m. 523-3089

Turtle Inn

INDONESIAN RIJSTTAFEL DINNER 523-3244

Rotary Club of Placencia

Meeting at 12:30pm 622-7103 at Pickled Parrot

Barefoot Bar

TRAVELLERS TUESDAY – Select Travellers Rum Just $3 from 5 to Close!!! 523-3515

Tipsy Tuna

SUSHI LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS! Live music with MoJo, 4:30 - 8 p.m. 523-3089

Barefoot Bar

FUN & FUNKY JAM SESSION Starts 5pm! Visiting musicians welcome! 523-3515

Mariposa Restaurant

FREE YAHTZEE dice game starts 3 pm 523-4474

Rotary Club of Placencia

SENIOR PROGRAMM at the Placencia Comunity Centre 1 - 3:30 pm

Tipsy Tuna

$1 WINGS ALL DAY. Garifuna Drumming, 7-9 p.m. 523-3089

SailFish Resort

NO POOL FEE 18 & OLDER

Barefoot Bar

DIRTY THURSDAY! 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tell a dirty joke and get the shot of the day for free! 5233515

Pickled Parrot

TRIVIA THURSDAY! 6 p.m. Prizes and free jello shots! 636-7068

Sailfish Resort

T-SHIRTS 25% OFF 18 & OLDER

Turtle Inn

INDONESIAN RIJSTTAFEL DINNER 523-3244

Tipsy Tuna

LIVE MUSIC with the Laru Beya Boys 4-9 p.m. at our seaside bar. Karaoke with Karl and dance to the tunes by DJ Swagg inside our sports bar, 9 pm - 2 am. 523-3089

Jaguar Lanes

WINGS NIGHT - OPEN EVERYDAY 2P.M. - UNTIL

Yoli’s Bar

THE LOST REEFERS - Live acoustic music - 4 pm 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

Turtle Inn

SILENT MOVIE NIGHT featuring Buster Keaton 523-3244

Rotary Club of Placencia

BINGO 6 pm at the Flying Pig

Mango's

Live Music 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Tipsy Tuna

ZUMBA DANCE PARTY, 7-9 p.m. Children welcome with adult supervision. 523-3089

Street Feet Lounge & Night Club

Bringing in Belize’s Hottest DJ’s!!! Open 10 pm til 3 am!!! 523-3515

SailFish Resort

Daily Drink Specials 18 & Older

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

DAILY DRINK SPECIALS 18 & OLDER

Pickled Parrot

LIVE MUSIC! 6 p.m. by SLOMOJO - 636-3089

Tipsy Tuna

DAIQUIRIS $2 OFF ALL DAY! DJ Swagg 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/ Tropical Vibes from 1 to 6 pm!

523-3515

Sailfish Resort Belize

DAILY DRINK SPECIALS 18 & OLDER

Turtle Inn

2 for 1 Pizza 523-3244

Tipsy Tuna

COLADAS $2 OFF ALL DAY! DJ Swagg, starting at 2 pm. 523-3089

Belize Ocean Club

SUNDAY POOL PARTIES! Party DJ, great food and drinks!

J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar KARAOKE 8 p.m. to midnight. 503-3351

EVERYDAY

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

Turtle Inn

HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m. ½ off Local Beer and Rum

Tipsy Tuna

HAPPY HOURS 5-7 PM! $3 Local Rum, $4 Local Beer, $4.50 Guinness, $2 off Coladas & Daiquiris & $1 Wings! Let's Get Tipsy at the Tuna!

Mango's

Happy Hour 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Barefoot Bar

Stiff Drinks - Tasty Food - Good Times! Come chill with us on the beach! Happy Hour 5-6 p.m. $2 OFF Local Rum Drinks including Coladas and Daiquiris. 523-3515

SailFish Resort

POOL BAR Open to the Public at 11:30, 18 and over only

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Events Calendar & *National Bank Holidays December End of the World Marathon: Dec 10 Placencia Players Theater: Dec 10 at 6pm Tipsy Tuna Mistletoe Ball: Dec 16 at NaĂŻa Resort and Spa Placencia Christmas Boat Parade: Dec 23 *Christmas Day December 25 *Boxing Day: Dec 26

January 2018 *New Years Day

February Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival: Feb 10 & 11 Closing of Lobster Season: Feb 15

March La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge : March 9-12 * National Heroes and Benefactors Holiday: March 12 *Good Friday: 30 *Holy Saturday: 31

April *Easter Monday: 2

May *Labour Day: May 1 *Sovereign's Day Holiday: May 21

June Battle Cancer Walk: June 22 Placencia Lobsterfest: June 22, 23 & 24 Rotary Duck Race at Lobsterfest: June 23

September Celebration Month!

Placencia Yamaha Marelco Saltwater Fishing Tournament: Sept 8 & 9 *St. George’s Caye Day: Sept 10 Flag Raising Ceremony and Party: Sept 9 *Belize Independence Day: Sept 21 Placencia Carnival Parade: Sept 21

October *Pan-American Day: Oct

November *Garifuna Settlement Day: Nov 19

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Visit the Muy’Ono Adventures office, 50 meters before the pier.

523-3304 • adventures@muy-ono.com • muy-ono.com/adventures

SNORKELING SCUBA DIVING DISCOVER SCUBA

BEACH BAR ISLAND DAY TRIP OCEAN ACTIVITIES

FLY FISHING REEF FISHING CASTING LESSONS

PRIVATE YACHT CHARTERS DEEP SEA FISHING SCUBA DIVING

BELIZE LAND ADVENTURES

CAVES WATERFALLS

#1 Thing To Do

WILDLIFE PRESERVES HORSEBACK RIDING

ZIP LINES RUINS