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PLACENCIA Breeze A Placencia BTIA Publication

A FESTIVAL FOR ALL THE SENSES Talla Walla Band

Lola's Art

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Placencia BTIA Booth #5 Find Official Art Fest T-Shirts 2018, Festival Information Past Event Tees & Other souvenirs.

I Belize in Art

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Croc Corner/Belize Zoo

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Placencia Humane Society

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Unique Handmade Jewelry -

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The Talla Walla Vibration Band

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SEA and OCEANA

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GENERAL NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC! It is once again time to TO prepare forPUBLIC! the PBTIA's Placencia Sidewalk GENERAL NOTICE GENERAL THE NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC!

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Donicio (Citrus Sensation)

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Placencia Village Council Chairlady Ilsa Villanueva

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Placencia Village Council Chairlady Ilsa Villanueva

Kimberly Grifith Wood Carving & Jewelry

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Placencia BTIA Chairlady Jodie Yearwood Leslie

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St. John’s Memorial Anglican School

10 X 20 Tents

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What’s Inside

Special thank you to all our Art Festival 2018 Sponsors!!

Pg 3 Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival Map Pg 5 Placencia Art Festival Registration Form Pg 7 ChaChi's Membership Spotlight Pg 9 Croc Corner Pg 10 Seine Bight News Pg 11 From the Fire Hearth: Sweets Up! / Point of View Pg 15 & 18 Placencia BTIA Members Pg 16 & 17 Placencia Peninsula Map Pg 19 Placencia Art Festival Jewelers Pg 20 & 21 Placencia Peninsula Guide Pg 22 Placencia Rotary News / Liquor License Notices Pg 23 Placencia Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser Pg 26 Community Corner Pg 27 PHS News Pg 28 Birding Out Of Placencia / Barebones Tours Membership Spotlight Pg 29 Bird Photos Pg 30 Placencia Peninsula Happenings Pg 31 Calender of Events

THE PLACENCIA BREEZE NEWSPAPER

2018 Placencia BTIA Sidewalk Arts Festival

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 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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ChaChi’s: The Placencia Haven for Musicians Placencia BTIA Membership Spotlight

by Jolie Pollard Some are motionless, others are swinging their hips, but one thing is for certain, the audience on the upper deck at Cha Chi’s located along the newly emerging restaurant row next to Tutti Frutti and Rumfish y Vino, is transfixed by a powerful stage presence. A paranda band, “Zero Tolerance” visiting Placencia from Hopkins is playing the soulful and sensual form of Garifuna rhythms and many would attest that they have never heard music quality so sweet on the Placencia Peninsula.

“It’s not just anyone who can make you sound as clean and neat as the guys at Cha Chi’s,” said the young Garifuna paranda artist and Zero-Tolerance lead singer Clayton “C-Wills” Williams. The 26-year-old Hopkins native who travels and plays both locally and internationally, and who has also performed with celebrated Honduran paranda artist Auerlio Martinez, said he looks forward to every invitation to play at the hottest new music spot in Placencia.

“You know, Stephen just blends in with our Garifuna culture when he joins us on drums. He’s a really cool guy,” said Williams, referring to the live music venue and pizzeria’s namesake.

eclectic” says he has become completely enamored. “Before making the move to Placencia and while doing my research on Belize, I discovered ‘The Garifuna Collective’ and must have listened to them about 400 times,” he said.

“I have to bring them here. There is so much music from within Belize welcoming haven for artists in that we need to share and promote Belize. Mitchell, along with his -- and not just with visitors, but Los Angeles-based company with the local community too.”

Micciolo Productions and Ranjit Calling Mitchell a passionate Prasad carefully designed an artistmusician is an understatement. centric, open-aired structure built The same can be said for Cha Chi’s in harmony with local aesthetics. business partners Ranjit and Kamila Its most special quality, however, Prasad. All three studied music is the ability to accommodate together in the Netherlands at the empty-handed musicians with an Conservatorium van Amsterdam instrument and a state-of-the-art PA -- childhood friends Mitchell and sound system.

Ranjit, jazz, and Kamila who later Take the experience of French earned her master’s at the world guitarist, composer and producer renowned Julliard Academy, Fabien Squillante, for instance. classical baroque. The trio’s musical “I was surprised to find so many training and experience extend musical influences and a fellow far beyond the Dutch study halls, professional here in Placencia,” he however. Mitchell’s busy career said. “I’ll be telling other traveling history alone runs the gamut from musicians about this place. This is playing percussion at over 1,000 a real live music scene here.” Not live shows including the main stage long after crossing paths while at New Orleans Jazz Fest, writing Squillante sought shelter at Cha and producing music albums, Chi’s during an unexpected tsunami directing music videos and most advisory, Mitchell had a guitar from recently designing all elements his studio in Squillante’s hands, and of concert stage production for the two were entertaining patrons at festivals in North America -- a world-class jazz jam night session. most notably for Grammy-award Among that night’s audience winning hip hop and R&B artist were retired Canadian folk music Lauryn Hill, Coachella and Electric festival organizer Shelley Smith Daisy Carnival. Throw in some and her boyfriend and Canadian Amsterdam gastro pub kitchen pop music documentary filmmaker experience and classes at the NYC Gary McGroarty who were equally Pizza School, and Mitchell takes mesmerized by the music and the the reign at Cha Chi’s for his team. Lyonnaise pizza topped with blue

Stephen “Cha Chi” Mitchell shares equal appreciation for the musicians, both young and old, experienced and amateur, and domestic and foreign, who stop in for a gig at the newest Placencia Village Square business. As for Garifuna music, the 41-year-old Mitchell who describes The combined experiences of his musical interests as “hyper- the owners have birthed a true

cheese and caramelized onions.

“Stephen and his partners have

created a beautiful place here.

They’ve truly brought this part of the Placencia Main Street to life,” said McGroarty who has been visiting the village since 2014.

“Anybody can play music, but it takes someone really special to present it so well,” added Smith.

Cha Chi’s has also found a special space in the heart of several Placencia musicians including 23-year-old Kylon Eiley who recently released his first single, “Sailing.” “Right now it’s one of my favorite places to play music in Belize because it’s a place that is run by musicians, and I always try to get close to people like that because they know a lot.” Eiley, who is currently studying dentistry in Mexico, says he especially enjoys playing for his family and friends at the venue. “They come to see me every time and even my dad (George “Judge” Eiley) plays from time to time. We always have a blast and having them there is always so important to me,” said Eiley. “I really hope more people come to see what’s happening at Cha Chi’s.”

For Mitchell, two-years of personal sacrifice for the new chapter of his life in Belize has not come without its trials, but he stays on course with the reminder of his true artist’s calling. “This is our opportunity to play music from the heart.”

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Croc Corner Be a Wildlife ChampionProtect our Wildlife and End Wildlife Crime

by Dr. Marisa Tellez

Protecting our wildlife goes beyond the wildlife itself; protecting wildlife and the habitat in which they live enhance our way of living. Healthier environments = healthier and stable wildlife populations = improved livelihoods among communities who utilize wildlife for food, eco-tourism and other resources.

Exploiting, overharvesting, or unmanaged illegal hunting of animals eventually leads to extinction, which can have a serious negative impact on the population stability and health of other wildlife and the local community that depends on the environment for their own livelihood. Belize has been a leader and continues to be a leader in wildlife protection, collaborating with various NGO’s

and international researchers to obtain the data needed to implement the most appropriate conservation action as well as educational outreach programs to ensure or improve human– wildlife relations. Unfortunately, with the height of tourist season, much of the wildlife in Belize faces a heighten danger as illegal hunters kill various animals, such as jaguars, crocodiles, ocelots and parrots (just to name a few) to sell wildlife parts as jewelry or home décor. IT IS ILLEGAL TO SELL ANY WILDLIFE PARTS IN BELIZE. Jaguar tooth necklaces, scarlet macaw feathers, crocodile teeth earrings ARE NOT LEGAL TO SELL, and the sale of such wildlife products can lead to prosecution in Belize (not to mention charges by customs

in other countries if such wildlife products are found in tourist luggage upon their return home).

Additionally, the HANDLING OF WILDLIFE DURING TOURS is illegal and can lead to the death of an animal- either the animal habituates to humans, becomes aggressive and must be killed, or habituates to humans and is an easy catch for illegal hunters.

So, what can YOU do to help our wildlife and become a Wildlife Champion? If you see the sale of wildlife products or know of tours harassing wildlife (such as through handling

of

wildlife),

please

inform the police, contact Forest Department (533-3014 or 8221524), or a local NGO. And don’t forget to empower your neighbors and visitors with the knowledge about our wildlife and laws! With your help, you can ensure that the environment and wildlife remains healthy for future generations in Belize.

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Seine Bight Teen Spotlight

Rafaine Leanne Caliz was born on August 2, 2002. She is one of 10 kids, 3 brothers and 6 sisters.

Rafaine has always loved school and has been a great student since she started preschool, in fact even

years ago, attends Zumba when her schedule allows (and is one of the teens working on developing a teen skipping a grade in primary school! Zumba program in Seine Bight) and At the age of 12 Rafaine entered IHS when she can she is out on the road and has had a clear idea of what she running her miles. In the December has wanted to do with her life since End of the World Marathon Rafaine then. One of few young women to placed 3rd in the half marathon in choose the science path Rafaine has her age category! a dream of someday being called All this sounds like a lot but in "Doctor Caliz". Her original goal addition to all of this Rafaine puts was to be a doctor and as the years in a lot of community service hours, have passed she is now considering way beyond what are required. specializing in forensics.

The Whenever help is needed as long science course in high school is as she is not in school or studying intense and doesn't leave a lot of Rafaine is out and about in her leisure time but Rafaine fills those community, recently helping out at hours quite well. She participated a curbside clean up in Seine Bight. in after school sports, has been a Every time there is an opportunity part of the Seine Bight Running to volunteer she is there. And still Club since it started almost two there is more. Rafaine watches out

for her younger sister and at running practice has her eye on the younger girls, especially when doing road work. She is a great granddaughter to her grandmother Auntie Dove and makes her mother so proud.

If you ask her dad about Rafaine his entire face lights up, he is just so proud of what she has achieved already and is excited about where she is going. in her spare time Rafaine reads, listens to music and enjoys her friends.

Rafaine is a most impressive and exceedingly mature young lady.

Rafaine will be graduated this June from high school and plans on attending IJC, followed by university and of course medical school!

Young Runners For Life

As always volunteers are needed. If you would like to help out please The first race will be held on a ball field and street clean up contact Kirwin Ramirez or Wanda Saturday, February 10. These races on Friday, February 2 starting at Stakutis are open to all students between the 3:30 and students who participate Proceeds from last year's races will ages of 9-18. in the cleanup will be given free be used to roll the ball field in Seine Bight to help get a smoother (and Early registration will be on Registration to the race.

Saturday, February 3 at 3:00 at the Registration on race day opens at safer) surface for all the athletes basketball court in Seine Bight. 6:00. The race will begin promptly that use the field. Proceeds from Registration fee is $1 in advance at 7:30. The younger kids will be this year’s races will be used for or $2 on race day. There will be running a 2.5K, the older ones a 5K. further field improvements.

Seine Bight Food!

Irma's Kitchen and more!!

If you want to sit at an inside table Vern’s has some fantastic food. If you want to create your ow. the best flour tortillas can be located at the side door at Myrna's vegetables stand and are fresh made to order and fresh fish can be bought at Suga Kitchen. There are some great cooks all over Belize and the peninsula and a whole bunch of them are located right in Seine Bight!

A lot of times people just drive right through Seine Bight and don't notice how many places there are to eat. If you walk through the village at a more leisurely pace there are so many mouthwatering smells coming from all the different eateries.

Most are take away or fast food but serve up some delicious dishes, from traditional Garifuna to Spanish to Creole to grilled and barbecue. Check out T&D, Finger Next time passing through, drive slowly, food delight, Three Sisters, Suga Kitchen, roll down your windows smell the New Boy Grill Master, Lidere Nafagu, delicious food and stop and try some!

ST. Alphonsus Student Spotlight Albert Lemus was born in April almost 11 years ago. He has 2 sisters and 8 brothers. He loves going to school and his favorite subject is Math. Albert is a very quiet and very polite young man.

6:00 rain or shine. He likes to run because "it is good for me". Besides succeeding in school Albert's short terminal is to run a 5 K and his dream is to be an Olympic sprinter! With his drive and talent and encouragement, His favorite thing to do is this could happen! run and run he does every When Albert is not studying Saturday morning! He is or running he enjoys music out with the running club at and playing football.

Seine Bight Running Club We are still out there every Saturday at first light. This time of year, that comes a bit later, about 6:15, and some mornings it has been a bit chilly but the kids still come. Kaina Martinez was the guest coach one Saturday in January and helped the kids with baton passing. It is always a pleasure to have her expertise added to the practice sessions.

high school and Standard VI are volunteering to serve food at the Flaming Hear Ball on March 10.

The kids from the running club frequently engage in community service and really like helping out.

Eight of the students will be finishing their last year of high school this year but are still hoping to keep in running wherever they end up Most of the students at this time for 6th Form. All are planning on will be training for the next End of have received their water bottles. attending 6th Form and are now We are still in need of smaller size starting to try to figure out how to the World Marathon (half marathon) as they will be old enough to run running shoes. finance their further education.

Twelve students from the club from Two young ladies in Standard VI

this coming December. I

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From the Fire Hearth: Sweets Up!

by Lyra Spang

European connections to fashion wheat flour into an array of baked goods. Lemon merengue and coconut pies and tarts are the two classic flavours although I hope one day soon to sample pies using some of our other tropical fruits as well. Don’t miss Merl’s Café next to Yolis Bar for a delicious lemon merengue pie or whatever other sweets she has available!

From potato pound to lemon merengue pie, cuttobrutte to stew pumpkin, cheap and plentiful sugar from the sugarcane fields of northern Belize guides our taste buds. Many bakers prefer our brown sugar which North Americans would call raw or turbinado sugar as it has never gone through a bleaching process. Some classic desserts are

best when baked the traditional way-in a cast iron pot over a wood or coconut husk burning fire hearth.

Potato pound and cassava cake are two of these. The sweet potato or cassava root is finely grated and mixed with rich fresh made coconut milk, lots of brown sugar and grated ginger root. The starches in these root vegetables cause the mixture to thicken as it is baked so it can be cut into squares. The best pieces of course are from the edges, where the sugar has caramelized against the hot cast iron and the coconut milk, sugar and ginger have melded together to luscious effect. Both of these delicacies are sold out of Tupperware containers around Placencia and Seine Bight Villages. Cassava cake is often called “plastic cake” for the translucent appearance and slightly chewy/rubbery texture of the sweet. Bread pudding is another favorite in households that have stale bread to put to use. Moving beyond puddings, pies and tarts are popular in Placencia Village, where Belizean Kriol culture channels its

lemon merengue pie

cuttobrutte

Belizean fudge

Ah February. The end of lobster season coincides with Valentine’s Day, what some consider the sweetest day of the year. Here in Belize we are a nation of sugar addicts. From an early age toddlers suck on sweets from the shop or sample sugary soft drinks out of their baby bottle. Diabetes is a serious side effect of this sugar dependency that affects Belizeans across the nation. That said, as an occasional treat Belizean sweets are a delicacy not to be missed. Often they are sold out on the street in Tupperware containers so don’t be shy-ask what’s in that box and you might find a delicious dessert is the answer.

Point of View Buba Wuba.... Great Grubba!

Placencia’s newest gathering place and watering hole is, appropriately, an outdoor bar right on the lagoon.

Buba Wuba opened last month to local laid-back, but enthusiastic reviews...”You gotta try the smoked fish dip” was the first clue that this place has a great vibe.

Bobby Coppock, a retired and permanently transplanted New Yorker, told us it was a trip to Placencia back in 1989 that first gave him the yen to return. And he did, in 2001, and then put down his retired roots here two years ago. A successful lifetime

Candies can also be found across Belize. Some of the most popular are made from coconut. Cuttobrute is a candy made out of roughly chopped coconut cooked with brown sugar and sometimes a hint of ginger, while tableta is made of finely grated coconut cooked with ginger and brown sugar, cooled and cut into squares. Stretch-miguts has a fanciful name for a taffy made from coconut water that is increasingly rare in Belize today.

This classic sweet has deep roots in Belizean Creole culture but it seems to have disappeared from the public eye in Placencia. Fudges made from peanuts, cashew and sesame seeds are also popular as is a sweet made

of opening eateries in his home state, Bobby found himself catering for local tours like Daytripper and Monkey River excursions.

Since he had to get up early to fulfill those orders, a kitchen and now the bar, were the logical next steps.

Buba Wuba opens at 7:00 for the breakfast crowd and serves right on through to 7:00 in the evening.

of sesame and brown sugar that is called “wangle sweet”, wangla being a West African word for sesame that is the common name for it here in our jewel.

If you are investigating sweet things in Placencia you cannot forget fruits stewed in brown sugar. Local wild fruits like the marshmallowy cocoplum and aromatic cashew fruit are popular candidates for this treatment, as is half ripe papaya.

They are slowly cooked in brown sugar, sometimes seasoned with allspice berries or a touch of rum.

It is not traditional but I love stew cashew fruit over thick Greek style yogurt. And a topping of the crunchy cashew seed itself is a great addition to this unorthodox dessert.

Don’t be afraid to experiment and to ask around-there are more sweets to be found across Belize than I can write about in one column!

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

of the Buba Wuba sign is the magic ingredient to this enterprise. Bobby has been smoking meats and fish all his life he says.

The key to the succulent result is time and moisture.

The smoked pork tacos are a prime example...a different and delightful take on a Placencia favorite.

In addition to the smoked offerings, Bobby says the The “smoke shack” part Conch Fritter and Conch

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cassava cake

Ceviche have also become instant favorites.

When asked about the name, Bobby says Buba Wuba means “my house is your house” in Garifuna. So pull up a bar stool or plop down at a picnic table, watch the lagoon float by, catch a sunset, and be welcome in Bobby’s house.

Located about 4 houses down at Harbour Place North. Open 7am to 7pm.

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(US $220,000) Affordable 2 bed/2 bath fully equipped apartments located in North Seine Bight.

Gorgeous beach location with use of pool and dock. Large ocean front deck. Ideal for rental property and/or 1st or 2nd home. Quiet location with stunning beach. Walking distance to stores and amenities.

Belize Spice Farm is a 541 acre Golden Stream Plantation which includes spice plants, exotic fruit trees, teak and mahogany trees and ornamental plants and is home to one of the largest black pepper and vanilla farms in the country. The farm is adorned with varieties of beautiful trees. The land has 441 acres dedicated to citrus and hardwoods, 50 acres to spices and 50 acres for the owner’s private residence. The citrus and hardwoods acreage can be purchased separate from the spice farm, restaurant and home.

Tours of the farm opened to the public in December, 2011 and is now a popular tourist destination for Norwegian Cruise Line passengers through the spice identification tour package partnership. A gorgeous teak restaurant was recently built to accommodate up to 35 people for meals and private events. The property includes the owner’s 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home, garage and workshop, electrical generators, extensive carpentry shop, bee farm, equipment sheds, spice drying room, tractors, trailers and so much more.

Ambergris Caye (US $1,799,000) 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.

Each room is air conditioned and there are ceiling fans throughout. There is a 55” TV and DVD player in the den.

The house also has a 600 sq ft veranda with an amazing view of the Caribbean Sea and reef.

(US $899,000) Welcome to B’alam, a beautifully constructed Oceanfront and Lagoon front home on Ambergris Caye!! With 3rd floor unobstructed views of the barrier reef to the east and the lagoon to the west, you will be transported to the true beauty of Belize. B’alam, Mayan for ‘Jaguar’, is a unique home with Mayan influences and decor. The house boasts a high ROI and a wonderful vacation rental reputation. The owner will offer owner financing with 50% down, a 15 year note a 9%.

(US 450,000) Luxurious Villa Sapphire offers a spacious sanctuary in a private setting just a cart ride away from the bustling town of San Pedro. Let the sun and gentle breezes gently awaken you from either bedroom, each with its own private bath and walk in shower. A truly romantic getaway with all of the amenities for a dream vacation or a very lucrative nightly rental investment opportunity. This home is offered furnished with beautiful Belizean and Guatemalan artwork.

(US $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.

This property (Parcel 10358) can be sold as a single parcel or can be purchased as a package with several other parcels in this subdivision. The property is just to the north of El Secreto Resort and to the south of Sueno del Mar (US $569,000) Caribbean beachfront at its best! This Coco Beach Condo C4 is part of a 4-star luxury resort located 3.5 Miles North of San Pedro Town. Offering 2 Bedrooms and 2 Full Bathrooms, the finishings are first class with local Belize hardwoods, granite, stainless appliances and comfortable furniture. Relax and take in the aqua blue Caribbean Sea out your doorstep. You can also enjoy a relaxing boat ride from the Coco Beach pier to and from town. This property can be a private residence or part of the resort rental program offering revenue.

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Page 13 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

Specializing in Vacation and Investment Properties Belize Sotheby's International Realty would like to introduce Polly Alford as a new Broker associate in our Placencia office.

Polly has lived in Belize for 14 years, where she has owned and developed local businesses. She is the Founder and Director of Blue Reef Adventures deep sea fishing & scuba organization which she currently operates with her Husband, Roland.

She has recently designed and built her own family home in Placencia. After developing her home, her passion for diving and fishing expanded into a love for Real Estate. She has extensive knowledge of the local area, Belize business, and the Belizean way of life.

Polly's local knowledge combined with the Sotheby's International Realty power house, gives Placencia a global reach coupled with local expertise.

Stop by our Placencia branch, Polly loves to talk about Real Estate and of course she will probably also want to chat to you about fishing and diving! When she is not doing it she is talking about it!

Cell: 615-1428/ Office: 523-3309 Email: polly@belize-sothebysrealty.com and shenique@belize-sothebysrealty.com

VACANCY Belize Sotheby's International Realty in Placencia is hiring a real estate agent to represent property owners and buyers in Southern Belize.

Please send inquiries and applications to garry@belize-sothebysrealty.com Professional sales experience / real estate experience required Real Estate Agent is an Independent Contractor compensated on commission earned from real estate sales.

About Us Belize Sotheby’s International Realty offers expertise and International exposure to real estate buyers and sellers for the country of Belize. The ties we have to the local communities are deep and our knowledge of the real estate market comes from 25+ years of experience in Belize. A firm with a solid reputation for excellence, we specialize in exceeding our clients’ expectations.

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The Book was written for adult readers as it addresses the subject matter parents are hesitant to mention during the “Birds and Bees” conversation. It goes beyond those “gray areas” that capture our young and often times and as much as 50% of the time, causes heartbreak and divorce. Several theories are proposed as root cause including that of a female “God”, Suggested in Genesis.

Riverside Cabanas Bar and Restaurant River Tubing and Kayaking

Summer Specials

Through 12th November 40% discount for Belizeans and residents. Call for

details.

+(501) 732-4444 or 610-0126 info@thelodgeatbigfalls.com www.thelodgeatbigfalls.com “The Lodge at Big Falls”

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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

gin7373@aol.com 479-841-7970 Mark Risk

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

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

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 Resort & Residence

Casa Nettuno

kim@itzanabelize.com 610-3456 Kim Viner

Casa Palma

info@larubeya.com 523-3473 Rene Nunez

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

Laru Beya Resort

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

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

Ranguana Caye

info@ranguanacaye.com 523-3304 Valerie Hopson

Naia Resort and Spa

hr@naiaresortandspa.com 523-4600 Stewart Krohn

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

Ocean’s Edge Beach Houses

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

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

Pearl Beach House

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

casapalma@outlook.com 628-7922 Perfecto Choc

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

Sailfish Resort

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

Contsruction Repairs Doran’s Services

takunchances@yahoo.com 670-4130 Doran Yount

Consultants Barefoot Executive Ltd.

Seaspray Hotel

barefootexecutiveltd@gmail. com 523-3291 Yvette Guild

Serenade Hotel

Health

jodiejjyearwood@gmail.com 523-3148 Jodie Yearwood 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

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

Peninsula Volunteer Fire Department peninsulafirechief@gmail. com 626-0667 Kathy Anglin

Real Estate Amik Kil Ha

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

White Sand Villa

Belize Sotheby’s International Realty

Wooden Mongoose Resort

Boris Mannsfeld & Associates

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

info@belizesir.com 523-3309

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 or 668-4461 Nadia Westby

Pickled Parrot

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

Placencia Casino & Sports Bar /The

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

Tranquilo Restaurant & Bar Over the Water avi@marvin.co.il (Israel#) +972-508-810-891 Avi Rotem

The Placencia Breeze February 2018 Wendy’s Creole Restaurant

523-3335 Wendy Lemus

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

Tour Barefoot Services

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

Barebones Tours

craig@barebonestours.com 677-9303 Craig Pearlman

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

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

JC’s Corner

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

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

Added Touch /The

tastebelize@gmail.com 664-8699 Lyra Spang

Goss Chocolate

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

Shopping addedtouchhotelsupplies@ gmail.com 223-1461 or 615-0054 Robin McCutcheon linnbluecrabbeach@gmail. com 523-3544 or 523-3542 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson

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

Muy-Ono Management

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

Aretha A. Pelayo

arethapelayo@gmail.com 622-7557

Arreini Palacio Morgan

Coston, Deborah Gabor, Deborah

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

Visit www.placencia.com

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.

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.

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

Van Deurzen, John

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

Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival

Mermaid Charms

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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 @ 12 on the Peninsula and throughout Belize. Sorry, no factory tours! 523-3544, noon. Cold drinks, cool tunes and fun in the sun. Daily drink specials. www.Goss-Chocolate.com, BTL Yellow Pages, Facebook. Winner World Resort setting waterfront on the Lagoon at Sunset Pointe. $5 BZ daily pool Chocolate Awards for Goss White with Vanilla Bean. fee. 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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Placencia Rotary News

This is a sixweek intensive program that We are always looking to expand we hope to expand upon for next our club and if you would like to year. attend a meeting or hear more about what we do, we meet at the Pickled Coming up next month, is our ninth Parrot every Tuesday at 12:30 pm. annual auction. It will be held at the Tipsy Tuna Seaside and Sports Bar The Rotary Club focuses on helping on February 24. Come out and bring local groups on the Peninsula. Our a friend to this always compelling main priority is the education of event! Lots of great items will be Belizean youth. This year we have up for grabs such as excursions, 30 high school students and six 6th hotel stays, dining, arts and crafts Form students that we support by financing their tuition and books. and many other exciting treasures.

This support is made possible by If you would like to donate to the many generous donations, one auction, please contact Gail Smith of which is Chip Lovett, and his at 629-1138.

by Jennifer Daly

Rotary Club is an international organization of over 1.2 million members that help to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.

Here in Placencia, the Rotary Club has been operational for over twelve years. Two of the founding members are still volunteering today! They are Harald Wallen and Sandra Johnson. And Jim Weller has been with the club for over ten years! In case you are not familiar with everyone, I will introduce a few key members. Ron Fell is our current president and Robert Cook proceeds from the End of the One of Rotary’s newest ventures will be taking over this summer. World Marathon. A new venture is the weekly seniors program.

His term is July 2018 to July 2019. is a vocational readiness program. Every Wednesday at the Placencia

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Tiffany Westby is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Merl’s Cafe, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

Notice is hereby given that Magda Morales is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at The Shak, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

Notice is hereby given that Peter Bonilla is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Plum Tree Bar, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Khadija Assales is applying for a Malt and Cider Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Cool Coconut, Main Street Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

Notice is hereby given that Khadija Assales is applying for a Malt and Cider Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Cool Coconut, Municipal Pier Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

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Community Centre, we host seniors from Placencia and Seine Bight.

It is always a delightful afternoon with music, crafts, games and pleasurable conversation.

Did you know that the Rotary Club also hosts a blood drive every 3 months? Our blood drive was held on January 20. We are always looking for more blood. Keep in mind this blood is for the Peninsula and it takes many volunteers to keep our bank full. You never know when you or a loved one may need this vital fluid. Watch for the next clinic on our Facebook page, Placencia Rotary. Feel free to ask to join our page so you can follow along with our weekly events and happenings.

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Saturday March 10, 2018 Peninsula Volunteer Fire Department Presents 11th Annual Flaming Heart Ball Saturday March 10th 5pm till 12am Under the Stars @ Tipsy Tuna

Live music, Dancing, Cash bar, Food Tickets available from Volunteer Fire Persons All proceeds benefit the PVFD

Dear Placencia BTIA Member

ATTENTION ALL CHEFS

The Peninsula Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) will be hosting the 11th Annual Flaming Heart Ball on Saturday March 10, 2018.

On Saturday March 10, 2018 the Peninsula Volunteer Fire Department will host the 11th annual Flaming Heart Ball. Once again, we are inviting all local chefs, amateur and professional, to showcase their talents by donating samples of their best dishes.

Tickets $35 single, $60 couples, $10 children under 10

This is our major fundraising event of the year.

The raffle that is held throughout the evening is responsible for a large portion of the money raised.

This event will, once again, be held at the Tipsy Tuna where guests will be offered a variety of sweet and savory dishes prepared by our community's most talented chefs. Stations will be set up with each dish and chef/business being clearly identified as guests move freely between stations to choose the dishes they wish to sample (each guest receives tickets to sample 7 dishes with additional tickets available for purchase), therefore, we ask that your donation contain a minimum of 60 sample size portions.

Based on this, we are requesting that your business graciously consider making a donation.

Such as gift certificates for services you offer to the community. Or other prize ideas could be in the form of room accommodations, meals, jewelry, art work or hats and t-shirts.

No donation is too small as we will combine some donations to offer gift packages during the raffle.

Last year's Ball drew approximately 350 people, so we hope you will recognize this as unique opportunity to display your culinary skills and promote your business, while helping fund this valuable community service. We will provide tables, table coverings, signage, guest plates and cutlery. We can also supply a limited number of volunteer servers and stations with electric connections (please request in advance).

All the money raised will go toward the daily operation of the Peninsula Volunteer Fire Department or for purchasing additional fire service equiptment that will enhance the fire protection services available to our community.

We hope that this request meets with your approval and ask that you contact Kathy Anglin at peninsulafirechief@gmail.com.

We hope that you will participate in this event and will be contacting you to discuss your donation soon. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.

Many of the area businesses support our event each year and we are hopeful for their continued support and look forward to welcoming new friends to join in supporting this wonderful social event.

Very truly yours, Greg Valiton, Secretary PVFD Fireboard gregvwandas@gmail.com 523-3193

We look forward to working with you in our efforts toward continued improvements in our fire protection services on the Placencia Peninsula for a very long time.

Very truly yours, Kathy Anglin, Chief PVFD 626-0667 peninsulafirechief@gmail.com

Native of Placencia, I am passionate about the ocean, and its conservation. Growing up on this once laid back fishing community, I have seen and experienced its fast changing environment that within a matter of time grew into one of the most popular touristic destinations in Belize. With this growth came both positive and negative impacts.

Exposed to this, I found it imperative that I take responsibility of the actions of others and myself towards my community. I began volunteering with NGOs and later achieved my education in Natural Resources Management. I then became employed by a progressive institution, but later resigned to pursue my true passion. I am committed to making a positive change by focusing on restorative, sustainable and conservative programs to create a long lasting impact for future generations. I would be most grateful for your help to tackle my SDG "Life Below Water". Thank you in advance for supporting my journey.

Merit360 is a special opportunity to work with passionate young people from all over the world to create a positive impact. Crucial to World Merit as a charity is fundraising. In order to attend, delegates must demonstrate their ability to create fundraising opportunities by completing the minimum required fundraising amount of US $1600.00.

As a donor, you can track your fundraiser’s progress here and observe the journey to the biggest sustainable development event: Merit360 Philippines.

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CAPTAIN JAKS: AUTHORIZED CLUB CAR REPRESENTATIVE IN SOUTH BELIZE

PLACENCIA BELIZE 501-523-3448 / 501-628-6447

FULL SERVICE: WE REPAIR YOUR CART OR SELL YOU A USED OR NEW ONE. ASK FOR PRICES OR FINANCING AT OUR OFFICE. Visit www.placencia.com

info@captainjaks.com www.captainjaks.com

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Call: 866.459.8235

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LUXURY, BEACHFRONT VACATION RENTAL ALL THE COMFORTS OF YOUR HOME WITH A SIDE OF PARADISE

Fragments of Hope is a community based organization located on the Placencia Peninsula. Our focus is the restoration of coral reef and mangrove habitats and advocacy for the sustainable management of associated coastal ecosystems. Restoration efforts in Belize are conducted by trained fishers and tour guides and we work closely with regulatory agencies, including the Belize Fisheries Department. For more info see our website fragmentsofhope.org. Here we publically acknowledge our donors and partners in 2017, based on our membership categories.

ACROPORA MEMBER: Providing volunteer or in-kind contribution <$2,000.00 to the work of the organization qualifies an individual or entity. Membership is yearly.

Abigail Parham-Garbutt, Alfredo Herrera, Anne Werther, Barbara Hedrick, Bill Campbell, Conrad Villanueva, Jr., Dale Ross, Damien Beri, Daniel Chandler, Deborah Scherrer, Edward Kuhrt, Eworth Garbutt, Faith Beltz , Federica Fusar Poli , Frank Cordoba, Jalima Gold, Janie Wulff, Jennifer Ortiz, Julian T Chareton , Julie Kelley Faux Karina Scavo, Luis Garcia and EcoFriendly Solutions, Maija Priebe, Marion and Ed Carr, McKenna Coyle Miriam Boucher, Monique Vernon, Naomi Knickerbocker, Nicole Membrere , Reefined Arts LLC , Riane Tyler, Rich Wilson, Robert Stewart, Sarah Weaver, Susan Sellers, Tara Westby, The Peninsula Store, The Placencia Tour Guide Association (PTGA), The Placencia Village Council, the University of Belize (Calabash Caye Field staff), Tom McTaggart, Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association (TASA), Wendy Howard, Wilbur Campbell, Zelma McCoon (Verna Coleman).

TRAPEZIA MEMBER: Financial contribution of $2000 - $10,000BZD. Membership is yearly.

David Vaughan (MOTE Marine Laboratory), Eclectic Productions, Justin Baumann (University of North Carolina), Martin Krediet and Turtle Inn, Masdar-Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Maya Trotz and Christy Prouty (University of South Florida), Nicole Fogerty (NOVA South Eastern University), Phillip Vannini, Guadalupe Rosado, The Moorings Belize, Valerie Paul and the Smithsonian Institute (Carrie Bow Caye Field Station).

DIADEMA MEMBER: Financial contribution over $10,000BZD. Membership is perpetual.

Linda Brown, The MAR Fund, The OAK Foundation.

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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

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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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Placencia Thank you, R & B Construction Humane Society Remember when the road to the up, unannounced, and began to PHS building looked like the level and grade and fill the road. cratered surface of the moon?

Man, we board members sure Well, thanks to the generous were shocked and entertained and professionalism of R & B cheering, too!

Construction, you and your pet So check out the beautiful job R & will now experience a real smooth B Construction did for PHS! ride to all the 2018 vet clinics.

We are truly knocked out by In the midst of December's board the extreme kindness of R & B meeting, a couple of workers and Construction for giving so much a machine dramatically showed back to our community.

WHAT PHS DOES WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH PHS IN FEBRUARY, 2018 Find the PHS booth on the sidewalk at the Placencia Arts Festival, Saturday 10 February.

Back by popular demand, it's Pet the Pups and Cuddle the Kitties!

Plus, we will introduce some new and exciting merchandise that will sport you as a PHS supporter. From 9 am till.

We never know what will happen, how or when we respond.

No, we never know what we will deal with, only that PHS is there to serve all the pets in our community.

In December, there was Daisy, who was attacked by a "quash," Want to support PHS, give it as officially known as a coatimundi. a birthday or anniversary gift to a loved one? Then please Treated at 15 December PHS Seine go to our website at www.

Bight Outreach Program, Daisy placenciahumanesociety.org, go to had seven deep gashes all over her "contact," and click on the PayPal body, one on her nose, one on her button. neck, the others in her side.

Keep current with PHS and like us It took Dr. Orlando Amir Baptist on Facebook.

PHS VET CLINIC: Saturday, 17 February. Open clinic from noon to 2 pm, when vet provides shots, exams, and non-surgery services.

To book morning spays/neuters/ surgeries, please call 604-8676 to make appointments. BZ, U.S. dollars and checks accepted for payment of your pet's vet bill. Find us in the purple PHS building, on the Lagoon, opposite Los Porticos.

Stay current with us on a daily basis. Like PHS on Facebook: www.facebook. com/Placencia HumaneSociety

PHS elected volunteer board 1 1/2 hours to clean and stitch her up. members are always on call.

PHS 2018 Calendar Remember everyday of 2018, and keep all the pets howling your praises!

It's PHS' second annual CALENDAR! Every penny benefits PHS, so stop in at one of these businesses to purchase yours PHS: Brewed Awakenings One World Gift Shop Deja Moo Frozen Yogurt Shop Friends at the Pier Captain Jak's office Remax office Century 21 office Placencia Pharmacy Turtle Inn Gift Shop R F and G Insurance

Cathy Allen is not only a devoted request, she located a microscope PHS clinic volunteer, she has good that was not in use with the Saskatoon friends in Canada with hearts of gold. Health Region. She had watched “My friends, Diane and Al Haugrud, one of Loco Caballo (aka Hilary visited Placencia in January 2016 and Wilcher)’s beautiful Seine Bight returned in 2017. They fell in love Outreach videos on Facebook. That with the place. They could not return, video really touched her heart.

Congratulations, Trisha Doak, winner of PHS' new tee shirt logo contest!

Not only is Trisha an artistic soul, she has been a passionate supporter and volunteer for Seine Bight Outreach Program.

Stay tuned for when these tee shirts will be available for sale.

but they were totally fascinated when I explained how PHS could use a really good microscope. One that could diagnosis skin issues that so many of our local pets suffer, such as mange. A more accurate diagnosis would ensure a more proper treatment of the animals

Lo and behold, the next thing, one of her employees was coming to visit, Richard Janzen and Jessica Mann.

They agreed to make room for it in their luggage. No light weight microscope--it weighs 15 pounds— about the size of a small dog! Richard safely carried the microscope on the Within days of Diane hearing the 3 flights from Saskatoon to Placencia Visit www.placenciabreeze.com

where Jordan DeBakker, my son-inlaw, delivered it to PHS. Jordan also volunteered for January 2018’s Seine Bight Outreach clinic.”

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Birding out of Placencia

by Jes Christian Bech

Advanced Level Birding Guide Birding and Archaeology Guide Barebones Tours Placencia Peninsula is not considered a prime Birding destination and people mainly associate the Peninsula with the beach and water activities. But in fact it should be.

Placencia itself has excellent birding and with some of our top birding destinations within less than an hour reach from the Peninsula, Placencia could be a top vacation destination for people focusing on bird watching and would be very attractive to the more average Birder or Bird watcher – especially those who would like other activities in their vacation than just birding. It just need more advertising and to be featured on web sites for resorts.

Most Birders come to inland resorts, which features birding as a main activity or just as part of their program. They often have abundant space with good birding habitat on the resort as well. While the last is not so often the case in Placencia, then Birders also love the beach and an evening swim after the birding tours.

The wetlands west of Hopkins Village are worth a visit – often in connecting with Cockscomb or country to see birds as well. Many and can provide service to resorts Mayflower as main destination. have been birding in Belize and and casual drive-by visitors Large amount of migrating shore many more will like to come. birds and waders use the wetlands Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary Red Bank Village and surrounding Cockscomb offers an avifauna of as a feeding stop during migration area world class and a good birding time and has residential waders Red Bank is first of all known for guide should easily bag your guest Egrets and Heron, Jabiru Stork – the yearly migration of Scarlet a good 60-80 species. With more Jacana’s and rails can be found year Macaws from the Chiquibul forest than 330 species of birds observed round. further west to the hills surrounding within the reserve, Cockscomb can The Cayes are essential to migrating be visited again and again without birds in both fall and spring with Red Bank Village. being fully “explored”. Adding many birds passing through our To see groups of these large fringing habitats along the entrance Cayes going further south and rarely colourful birds flying between the road the list sores at least another 50 seen inland. Some of our Cayes hills or cover a tree in red and while species. are also active nesting sites for feeding; is a truly amazing sight for Birders or non-birders alike. The Cockscomb has good trails with uncommon species of more Pelagic raw noise of birds vocalizing to each excellent viewing for even a larger character. So you might offer a other in flight, the dazzling display group. The birds are many and the combined snorkelling and birding of colours, the blend of many scents pace is slow – covering 1 trail might tour in those specific seasons of morning, forest and village – the take a good 4 hours on a productive At Barebones Tours we offer full village itself and the people – all day. day birding tours to all destinations makes this a highly attractive tour Cockscomb is my absolute favourite mentioned above plus any place for any visitor. birding destination – it suits any in the Country – customized to Migration can start as early as level Bird watching – from starter the need of that specific group of people going on tour. We know all November and last until end of to hard core birders May – usually with December and January being the peak of activity – centred on the fruiting of Polewood Trees, which are abundant in the area. An abundance of several other species of trees fruiting before and after the Polewood extends the season to a total of 4-5 months.

the small nooks that make the day The much smaller reserve is located so much more interesting and a close to Cockscomb, but offers a nature experience of magnitude remarkable different avifauna and Photographing birds? Come - we many birds that can be “hard to will help you get the perfect shot get” in other locations are more Birding the Southern Maya sites is frequently encountered here. The an awesome combination of Birds reserve has 3 main trails used for and Archaeology and might be birding – each with different habitat special attractive to some. We offer and birds - and all is not possible to Birding tours in the rural south of cover in one day.

Belize, where other combination of Spectacled Owl, Chestnut-coloured local avifauna can be found.

Woodpecker, Keel-billed Motmot, In February we will have weekly all 4 Trogons, all 3 Toucans, all 4 birding tours to Red Bank for Becards, many raptors and the list Macaws and all the other birds of highlights goes on. The stunning beauty of this park along with the Barebones Tours specialize in variety of birds makes birding here private tours on the Monkey River and more: a special experience.

Mayflower/ Bocawina

Apart from the Macaws the area Most people like birds and many is generally rich in bird life and is people love birds. They fill our attractive to Birding guests all year daily sound space with sound and round. song and they are often beautiful Several Tour companies and resorts and interesting. Within recent on the Peninsula offer tours to Red years Birding has become the Bank to see the Macaws, but not fastest growing outdoor hobby for distinguished Birding Tours for people aged 35 years old and up - dedicated Birding visitors. A few worldwide. USA has more than 48 young guides in the village have million birders alone; with many received Birding Guide Training by of them travelling outside their Belize Audubon Society and BTB Hopkins Wetlands and the Cayes

Barebones Tours Placencia BTIA Membership Spotlight

Twenty years ago, Percy Gordon AKA "KING OF THE HOWLERS" guided Jack Hanna into the Monkey River Jungle as they filmed his nature show Animal Planet in Belize. In addition, there was a printed article in Esquire Magazine which gave a boost to his already increasing popularity.

http://www.barebonestours.com/ birding guides recognized by the percival-gordon/ Belize Audubon Society. Every In April, 2004 Craig Pearlman, Thursday in February Barebones experienced Percy's Monkey Tours is offering a group excursion River Jungle Adventure. "The to Red Bank Village to see the amount of wildlife we saw in a Scarlet Macaws. Christian is an very short time along with Percy's expert in Maya culture and history, entertaining personality made for and his Maya site excursions an EXCEPTIONAL experience!!" are top notch, enlightening, and highlighted by an authentic Maya Barebones Tours was born!!! meal in Indian Creek village.

In 2011, TripAdvisor.com increased exposure for Barebones Tours and http://www.barebonestours.com/ newly added guide Christian Bech christian-bech/ who had recently come on board. Barebones has the ambitious plan to He has been an experienced Belize become the first tour guide Worker Guide for over 10 years, as well as a Co-operative in Belize. Our mission naturalist and one of few advanced is to bring the Tour Operator, team Visit www.placencia.com

Visit us www.barebonestours.com members, and guides together as partners to better serve the tourists, lives of the guides, their families, and the local community.

Barebones features professional guides who specialize in personal adventures, and strive to make their tours the highlight of your vacation!!

With Barebones Tours whether you are in the jungle with Percy or at a Maya site with Christian your guaranteed to laugh, learn, and LOVE the beauty of Belize!!! www.barebonestours.com

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Independence Urban Bird Watch

Collared Aracari - Sittee River

Gartered Trogon - Cockscomb

Scarlet Macaws - Red Bank Village

Rufous-tailed Jacamar - Cockscomb

Crested Guan - Cockscomb

Mangrove Warbler

Black-and-White Hawk-Eagle - Monkey River

Mangrove Cucko

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Golden-Hooded Tanager - Monkey River

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The Placencia Breeze February 2018

Placencia Peninsula Happenings MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Pickled Parrot

ART BAR: Every 3rd Monday at 3PM. Come empty handed and walk away with a piece of art! 636-7068

SailFish Resort

Daily drink specials, open noon – sundown. 18 years and older.

Tipsy Tuna

MARTINI MONDAY! We have martini specials all day! Live low key music with Karl & Gram, 6-10 p.m. Pizza Night!

Turtle Inn

INDONESIAN RIJSTTAFEL DINNER 523-3244

Rotary Club of Placencia

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

SailFish Resort

Daily drink specials, open noon – sundown. 18 years and older.

Barefoot Bar

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

Tipsy Tuna

MOJITO TUESDAY! We have mojito specials all day!

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

WINGS WEDNESDAY! We have $1 Wings all day! Garifuna Drumming 7-9 p.m!

SailFish Resort

NO POOL FEE 18 & OLDER, open noon – sundown.

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 18 & OLDER, open noon – sundown.

Turtle Inn

INDONESIAN RIJSTTAFEL DINNER 523-3244

Cha Chi's

LIVE MUSIC Acoustic, Folk 6-9 pm 523-3305

Tipsy Tuna

TIPSY THURSDAY! Sushi Specials all day! Karaoke with Karl & dancing DJ Swagg, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m!

Jaguar Lanes

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

Yoli’s Bar

THE LOST REEFERS - Live acoustic music - 4 pm 662-4885

Barefoot Bar

FRIDAY

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

Cha Chi's

LIVE MUSIC Blues, Classic Rock 7-10pm

Tipsy Tuna

MARGARITA MADNESS! We have margarita specials all day! Free Zumba Dance Party 7-9 p.m. or Live Rock Music with The Unemployables 5-9 p.m!

Street Feet Lounge & Night Club Bringing in Belize’s Hottest DJ’s!!! Open 10 pm til 3 am!!! 523-3515 SailFish Resort Barefoot Bar

SATURDAY

Daily drink specials, open noon – sundown. 18 years and older.

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, OPEN NOON – SUNDOWN. 18 YEARS AND OLDER.

Pickled Parrot

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

Cha Chi's

LIVE MUSIC Jazz, Paranda, Reggae 7-10pm

Tipsy Tuna

SEASIDE SATURDAY! We have daiquiri specials all day! Live music and/or DJ Swagg!

Street Feet Lounge & Night Club Bringing in Belize’s Hottest DJ’s!!! Open 10 pm til 3 am!!! 523-3515

SUNDAY

Barefoot Bar

DAYTIME BEACH PARTY & BBQ w/ Live Caribbean Music w/ Tropical Vibes from 1 to 6 pm! 523-3515

Sailfish Resort Belize

Bloody Mary Special, open noon – sundown. 18 years and older.

Turtle Inn

2 for 1 Pizza 523-3244

Cha Chi's

LIVE MUSIC Jazz 6-9pm 523-3305

Tipsy Tuna

$200, 2nd place $100, 3rd place $50. Specials on L&R Rums & Hyper Vodka.

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

Laru Beya Restaurant and Bar Turtle Inn

EVERYDAY

L&R LIQUORS 6X6 BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT! $20 Registration Fee by noon. 1st place

Tipsy Tuna Mango's Barefoot Bar SailFish Resort

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 HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m. ½ off Local Beer and Rum HAPPY HOURS 5-7PM! $1 Wings, $2 OFF Coladas & Daiquiris, $3 Local Rum, $4 Local Beer & $4.50 Guinness. Ph: 523-3089 Happy Hour 2:00pm to 5:00pm 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 POOL BAR Open to the Public at noon. 18 years and older.

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Events Calendar & *National Bank Holidays February Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival: Feb 10 & 11 Street Art Festival: Feb 24 Albert Street, Belize City 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

The 2018 Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge March 9-12

*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

FLAMING HEART BALL MARCH 10TH AT TIPSY TUNA

*St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 15 Belize Birding Festival: Oct 25-28

November *Garifuna Settlement Day: Nov 19

December End of the World Marathon: Dec 9 Mistletoe Ball: Dec 15 Placencia Christmas Boat Parade: Dec 22 Christmas Eve Christmas Parade: Water Tower to Placencia Municipal Pier - Dec 24 *Christmas Day: Dec 25 *Boxing Day: Dec 26

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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