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Happy New Year! Health and Happiness to All in 2017!
Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival
February 11th & 12th This year’s Festival promises to be very exciting with two new additions. There will be a Belizean chocolate makers and product area plus the Lobsterfest Art Contest that will be judged on Saturday afternoon around 4pm. Placencia Lobsterfest is on
June 24th and 25th this year. Entries must be submitted to the Placencia Tourism Center booth by noon on Saturday. If you wish to rent a booth this year, you will find the form on Page 5. All artists welcome. So, start making your plans for this colourful festival!
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Placencia, Something for Everyone Placencia, not just another pretty beach. Yes, there are fourteen miles of beautiful swimming beaches dotted with palm trees and dozens of white sand cayes just off the coast on the Caribbean Sea, but there are also Maya Ruins, the Cockscomb Jaguar Reserve and many more inland adventures. In February you can see hundreds of scarlet macaws in the wild at Red Bank, or take a Monkey River trip to visit with the howler monkey and maybe spot manatees and dolphins on the way. Interested in learning how chocolate is made, you can visit one of the local Maya chocolate makers and visit a spice farm.
the Barrier Reef and endless varieties of tropical sea life. If fishing is your passion, the experienced guides can take you deep sea fishing, trolling or fly fishing. Diving, snorkelling, kayaking and paddle boarding, just a few activities to explore and enjoy in Placencia. Check out our center page for the list of BTIA tour operators, restuarants, hotels and services. But it will be the amazing Placencia people that will have you making a return trip. So, whether hanging out in a hammock is your thing or tubing down a tropical river, your visit to Placencia will be amazing!
Local festivals are always colourful and fun. The Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival is February 11th and 12th hosting Belizean artists, chocolate makers and local music. Speaking of food, Placencia Peninsula has many diverse and award winning restaurants. Local rice and beans, gelato, Italian, Chinese, Mexican, fun beach bars and fine dining, the choice is endless. You can also take cooking classes with a local cook and learn some of their secrets. But water sports and trips are what keeps you cool! There are no words to describe the different colours of the Caribbean Sea, the coral of
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What’s Inside
Pg 3 Placencia, Something for Everyone Pg 5 BTIA news / Thank You to Mistletoe Sponsors Sidewalk Art Festival Booth Form Pg 6 Croc Corner Pg 7 Poem by Sasha Lopez Pg 9 From the Fire Hearth - Healthy Eating Pg 11 Placencia Casino & Sports Bar Spotlight Pg 13 New Books / Amik Kil Ha' Spotlight / Orca sighting Pg 15 & 18 Placencia BTIA Members Pg 16 & 17 Placencia Peninsula Map Pg 20/21 Placencia Peninsula Guide Pg 22 Fitness Information Pg 23 End of the World Marathon / Ardith (Ardie) Grover Obituary Pg 24 Liquor Licenses Pg 26 Community Corner Pg 27 Licensed Tour Operators in Placencia / Licensed Tour Guides in Placencia Pg 28 Placencia Humane Society News Pg 29 Mistletoe Ball / Christmas Craft Fair / Boat Parade Pg 30 Placencia Peninsula Happenings Pg 31 Calender of Events
Welcome New BTIA Members Naïa Resort and Spa Tiger Beach Club Blue Reef Adventures The Hairy Hut
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: Wende Bryan, wendebelize@yahoo.com PRINTER: Norman’s Printing House, Belize City THE PLACENCIA BREEZE: The Placencia Tourism Center, Placencia, Stann Creek, Belize. Phone: 523- 4045 PLACENCIA BTIA BOARD: Chairlady, Jodie Yearwood Leslie Vice Chairman, Steve Christensen Secretary, Kristine Small Treasurer, Salva Zabaneh Councilor, Cleeve Westby Councilor, Bill Wohl Councilor, Brandon Westby
2017 Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival Artist and Vendor Registration
Event: Saturday, February 11th & Sunday February 12th, 2017
Please return registration forms to director@placencia.com or deliver to the Placencia Tourism Center Business Name: Contact Name: Phone: Email: Product Description:
Artist Booth Rental Options
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10x10 tent @ $100 for 2 days 10 x 20 tent @ $150 for 2 days 20 x 20 tent @ $300 for 2 days 10x10 area, no tent @ $50 for 2 days
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Total Due Please make checks payable to: Placencia Tourism Center Direct Deposit to: Atlantic Bank Acct #100091222 or ScotiaBank #8830186
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Crocodile Research Coalition Update By Dr. Marisa Tellez Kohlman On December 9, 2016, the CRC launched the nationwide Morelet’s crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii) population survey with an appearance on The Morning Show as well as leading a workshop with several participating organizations. Two students from our Next Gen Croc program in partnership with Ocean Academy Caye Caulker accompanied us on The Morning
Show to discuss their scientific and outreach efforts in conserving the local population of crocodiles, in addition to attending the workshop. The last thorough or countrywide survey of Morelet’s crocodile was conducted in the mid–1990s (the 1st Crocodile Research Renaissance). We anticipate that this survey will provide a better understanding of the current population of Morelet’s crocodiles in Belize, assisting the government in implementing the appropriate management that can contribute to their conservation, while simultaneously ensuring
the safety of communities by mitigating human-crocodile conflict. Furthermore, the continual crocodile training and participation of organizations (such as SEA) across the country will increase the number of individuals skilled at handling crocodiles, ensuring rapid response to problematic croc calls in addition to spreading further education on how to co-exist with these archaic predators. Head to the CRC Facebook page for survey updates (as well as all things croc!).
continual crocodile management program, the CRC needs you (the community) to help us out! Part of this survey includes a community survey in which the key stakeholders are interested in understanding the communities’ perception of crocodiles and much more. Please head to the CRC website to learn more (www. crocodileresearchcoalition.org), and don’t forget you can participate in collecting data via our Citizen Science Program! Come join us in this 2nd Crocodile Research Although we are confident in the Renaissance! success of this survey fostering a
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From the Fire Hearth: Healthy Eating By Lyra Spang
Happy New Year and welcome to 2017! New Years for many means resolutions to eat healthier. Healthier eating means consuming less processed and packaged foods, less white flour and sugar, fish and chicken instead red meat and lots more vegetables and fruits. Tropical regions of the world host the most plant and animal diversity on the planet, yet in Placencia it is common to hear visitors and immigrants bewail the lack of their favourite vegetables at village produce stands. Placencia Peninsula has long been known for fishing, not farming, and most newcomers and visitors are unaware that at one time villagers had to pick a number and stand in line to buy vegetables at Wallen’s, then Placencia’s only grocery store. With today’s paved roads and a multitude of trucks bringing in fruits and vegetables from around the country, there is a lot more to choose from. Keep in mind that most produce is grown in Belize, and that means that favourites like mangoes and avocados are hard to find out of season. Mixed salad greens may still be rare, but there are plenty of delicious options that are consistently available. Chicken in frozen form is found at every grocery store. Remove the fatty skin before cooking if you are trying to keep your cholesterol down. Fish and seafood are sold at the Placencia Producers Cooperative located right across from the main village pier. You can also buy right from the fishermen who come in to the pier, typically between 330 and 5 in the evening, although their arrival is never guaranteed. It’s always good to know a couple fishermen that you can call ahead. What about vegetables? Broccoli and cauliflower, (both full of vitamins, fibre and cholesterol lowering compounds), can be found in plastic bags in the refrigerator section of most grocery stores. Sometimes bok choi, mustard greens, bean sprouts and green onions show up there are well, so keep your eyes peeled or ask the grocer when they will come in. At village produce stands you will find another member of the brassica family, the lowly cabbage. Often dismissed for its humble history as
a peasant food and the unpleasant doors it can develop when it is overcooked, cabbage is full of nutrients and contains compounds that help to lower cholesterol and prevent bladder, colon and prostate cancer. A great addition to stir fries and stews, or try stuffed cabbage leaves. I like a tropical coleslaw with cabbage, pineapple, cilantro and a simple dressing of lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and our local brown sugar. Its crisp texture makes
is a wonderful base for a chopped salad. While you are picking up your cabbage, try some chayote or chocho (Sechium edule). This squash-like, avocado shaped member of the gourd family is high in folates and delicious stuffed and baked, in a cho cho-cheese pie or even raw in salads. Instead of rice or potatoes, try out some local root vegetables: sweet and starchy cassava (Manihot esculenta), floury coco-yam (Colocasia or Xanthosoma spp.) or bright purple yampi (Dioscorea spp.) are all fun and healthy alternatives. And if there are any breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) in season, make sure to buy one. Breadfruit originated in the tropical south pacific and was brought to the Caribbean as food for slaves during the colonial era. Despite its sad history, it is jam packed full of nutrients.
While its texture and flavour is starchy when green, breadfruit is actually a complete protein, and is high in calcium, iron, copper, magnesium and potassium. When its available you can get delicious fried breadfruit at Barefoot Bar-just ask if it’s on the menu. Or grow one in your yard-it tolerates salt and sand as well as a coconut tree. Another tropical nutrient super star that grows right on the peninsula is moringa (Moringa oleifera). A
calcium, magnesium, manganese and phosphorus. What many neglect to mention is that it tastes good. The young leaves of this small tree have a pungent peppery taste similar to watercress or arugula. Raw they make a good addition to a salad, but they are often cooked or dried, powdered and used as a seasoning or food additive. In Placencia Village you can buy Moringa leaf powder at Bliss Boutique and Omars Creole Grub. Looking for more greens? Ask your produce stand to bring you callaloo, (Amaranthus viridus), a nutrient packed green from the amaranth family that is eaten across the Caribbean, and Chaya, (Cnidoscolus acontifolius), the leaves of a small shrub native to the Yucatan and grown in Maya communities across Belize. Make sure to cook Chaya for at least 15 minutes before eating as it contains hydrocyanic acid that disappears with heat. It is a good source of protein, calcium, iron and antioxidants.
Don’t forget seasonings while you are purchasing your healthy ingredients. In downtown Placencia Village, look for a Maya lady selling jars of fresh ground turmeric and smoked chili pepper on a table 20 yards from the bus shelter across the street from MnM hardware. Grown in Toledo District, turmeric is a powerful antioxidant and chili pepper, well it’s just a delicious small tree native to the Indian sub- excuse to add some spice to your continent, it’s now being promoted healthy life! as a way to fight malnutrition across Lyra Spang is owner/guide of the tropical world. Moringa grows Taste Belize Tours, a unique in very poor soils and drought cultural & culinary tour company. conditions while producing leaves She researches & writes that contain high levels of protein, about food whenever she can. Vitamin A, C, Vitamin B1, B2 and tastebelize@gmail.com. B6, and significant levels of iron,
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THE PLACENCIA CASINO & SPORTS BAR BTIA Membership Spotlight
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The area’s best hotel now offers a unique Casino, entertainment & special event venue. Casino Gaming and music at its best. Internationally known for its perfect beaches and beautiful resorts, The Placencia has unveiled a new unique entertainment venue with the opening of The Placencia Casino & Sports Bar. Located at The Placencia Hotel, The Casino has everything you’re looking for to enjoy the ultimate entertainment experience. The casino is available to host special, private parties and offers a unique, all inclusivefun place to celebrate family or If table games are your thing, The corporate events. Placencia Casino & Sports Bar has A complimentary shuttle is options for you. With Blackjack, available to pick-up Casino visitors Roulette, 3 Card Poker the winning anywhere on the Penisula. It runs option is easy to find. The Casino’s regularly every day to and from the Poker room will feature a monthly village but a quick call to the casino tournament to go along with regular and their driver can be dispatched cash games. Call the casino for right to your door. Visitors can call details. to arrange airport pickups from the This casual, beautifully designed Placencia airstrip as well. space welcomes guests as soon as Inside the Casino, you’ll be greeted they step inside. The warm tones of with a smile and a warm Placencia the casino floor transition smoothly welcome at the reception desk. Take to the stylish bar area featuring advantage of the Casino’s unique quite literally one of the coolest Rewards Program and sign up for bars in Belize. The glass wall and your Caye Club Card. The Casino’s colourful lighted liquor shelves will Rewards Program is something new draw your eye just as much as the 6 to Belize and it’s been designed to big screen HD TV’s. The casino’s recognize their loyal guests. 17 TV’s will ensure you won’t miss With The Placencia Casino & out on the latest sporting events Sportsbar Rewards Card, players anywhere on property. The 4 TV can earn free play, entrance into cluster next to table games and the special giveaways, invitations to cage displays odds for the Casino’s private events, and special gifts. Sports Book. The friendly staff can help point you Not only is the Casino the best place to your favorite machine or table to catch a game but the only place game. Machines range from the in Belize to place a bet. The Casino newest new generation machines, is now open early Saturday’s and to fan favorite reel slots and video Sunday’s this fall for College and poker.
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Placencia Peninsula Office Main Street Placencia Village, S.C., Belize Tel: 523-3309
Specializing in Vacation and Investment Properties Placencia Peninsula
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 after 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 setting guidance for structures and their uses. Hibiscus Beach is the only community in Placencia village which stretches from sea to lagoon/bay. The perfect location to build your dream home!
Water’s Edge is located 5 miles north of San Pedro Town on the island of Ambergris Caye. This property is a true example of Caribbean luxury with 26’ ceilings in the living and dining areas. U$1,995,000 This cozy cottage property with a pool is located just one mile north of San Pedro Town and is nestled in the prestigious neighborhood of Tres Cocos. This property has so much to offer by way of rental income potential should the buyer opt to put the home on the rental market. U$745,000
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Rare opportunity to own a complete, successful resort in the Toledo area of southern Belize. Located on approximately 30 acres along the beautiful Rio Grande River with almost a mile of river frontage, The Lodge at Big Falls consists of nine units with the addition of three new elegant hardwood cabanas. The property is spacious and lush which affords the opportunity to construct additional accommodations. All furniture, fixtures, equipment, and implements convey. The exotic landscaping along with quality accommodations and an excellent reputation make the Lodge at Big Falls the answer to your dream of owning a solid resort in Belize!
Delightfully charming property in mid-town San Pedro. Formerly Asian Garden Day Spa, it is conveniently located across from Ramon’s Village and is within easy walking distance to shops, stores, restaurants and Pro Dive Centers U$250,000 Punta Azul is a subdivision located 10.5 miles north of San Pedro Town on the island of Ambergris Caye. This land is perfect for residential and/or resort development.
U$550,000 - This recently redecorated villa offers elegance and comfort within the heart of Chabil Mar. Enjoy spectacular views of the Caribbean from your private deck or relax in air conditioned comfort while always being steps away from the stunningly beautiful Placencia beach. With a proven track record of rental income going back over 9 years, Ownership in Chabil Mar is a sound and lucrative investment. This development has been sold out since 2006 and resales are few and far in between, Villa 19 present a rare opportunity for ownership.
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Stylish, well-appointed 2 story 3BR home located in the desirable Plantation area of the Placencia peninsula. All furnishings convey as well as a 2011 Honda Fit making this beautiful 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 rooftop 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 platform 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. U$795,000
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Amik Kil Ha’ in Maya Beach By Amanda Harris Our connection with Belize began 30 years ago when my husband Jim made a connection with Bob Gayer, a visionary met through his law practice in Vancouver, Canada. Bob was the original owner and developer of Maya Beach in the mid-60’s when he purchased a huge swath of land from just south of Coco Plum, north to just south of the Belize Ocean Club. Bob was about 50 years ahead of his time; he imagined shops, schools, luxury hotels with heli-pads and a thriving community that did not materialize in his lifetime. Beavers Away! Based on true story of beavers being parachuted into the Idaho wilderness in 1948, it is packed with interesting info about beavers, their critical role as a keystone species and ecosystem engineers, and how they can help in the fight against climate change. Beavers Away! is a great gift for kids of all ages! It is available at itascabooks.com, amazon. com, Water Street Books in Williamstown, MA, A great book by Jennifer Lovett, one of Maya Beach’s part time residents.
We now own Plantation Palms Limited, Bob’s original company which he incorporated in 1964 in what was then British Honduras. We are developing part of the land it still holds which was subdivided in 1968. We have named our development Amik Kil Ha’, which is a rough translation from Q’eqchi’ Mayan meaning ‘Friendly Waters’. Our development is located across from
the fabulous Maya Beach Bistro, in behind A.L. Construction. We currently have 24 waterfront lots for sale. Each one borders a 40 foot wide canal that lead out to the gorgeous and rich Placencia Lagoon which is home to manatees, and many fish and birds. Friendly Waters is a true summation of the development. It is peaceful, full of wildlife, has gorgeous trees, calm channels of water, and, being tucked away from the main road, is very quiet. The views of the Mayan Mountains are spectacular and the sunsets bathe Amik Kil Ha’ in a golden light that is gorgeous and soothing. We are working to create a community at Amik Kil Ha’. We are not encouraging people to purchase lots to hold for an investment. Amik Kil Ha’ will be a place where people live; either renting, owning or vacationing. A place of energy and life! Within a 5 minute walk or bike ride, one finds restaurants, cafe’s,a bowling alley, groceries, bars, a gym and more! Maya Beach is an established community 8 miles north of the tip of the Placencia Peninsula, which many people call home, both full or part time. We have a stunning bamboo house for sale, as well as bare serviced lots for you to dream your own dream home on!
Orcas (Killer Whales, Family of 3 with Calf) Spotted off Ranguana Caye December 29 - Photo by Jason Westby
And Eve Said “To Hell with GOD” This book was written for adult readers as it deals with the various reasons why so many marriages and relationships fail. The author, Sal Rivers, proposes several theories on the reasons why, beginning with the existence of a female Goddess, present at creation as to why the men and women are ensnared in the “battle of the sexes” today. The readers can actually go on the Publisher's website, Archway Publishing.com or Amazon.com and read the introduction, preface, table of contents and the first two chapters without commitment. Sal Rivers is a part time resident of Placencia.
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Canal Lot, Maya Beach USD $65,000
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Waterfront Lot, Plantation USD $110,000
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Beach Front Lot, Plantation USD $235,000
Beach Front Villa, Chabil Mar USD $549,000
Canal Lot USD $65,000
Waterfront Duplex, Placencia USD $349,000
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ACCOMMODATIONS Coconut Cottage A Belizean Nirvana
belizeanirvana@gmail.com 523-3331 or 625-3301 Evan Hall
Aqua Oasis
drcawoody@gmail.com 623-3286
Arches /The
gin7373@aol.com 479-841-7970 Ginny Clayton
Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows taylors@btl.net 533-8110 or 602-7768 Bill & Adriane Taylor
Belize Ocean Club reservations@ belizeoceanclub.com 671-4500
Blue Crab Beach House linnbluecrabbeach@gmail. com 523-3544 or 523-3543 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson
Blue Garden House
info@belizecottagerentals. com 207-326-9099 Costas & Sally Christ
Captain Jak’s Cabanas
theluckyerin22@yahoo.com 523-3561 or 622-7104 Erin Ivy
Caribbean Beach Cabanas info@caribbean beachcabanas.com 622-4142 David & Laura Diffendal
Caribbean Travel & Tours ** info@cttbelize.com 523-3481 or 672-3549 Veronique McKenzie
Casa Laguna Vista windwardproperties @att.net 361 765-8277 David Wallace
Casa Nettuno
framadani.office @gmail.com 629-2700 or 660-8526 Maria Levoni
Casa Palma
casapalma@outlook.com 628-7922 Perfecto Choc
Casa Placencia
kwplacencia@yahoo.com 523-3234 or 626-8425 Kay Westby
Cocoplum Vacation Rentals
rentals@cocoplumbelize.net 623-7774 Aaron Krohn
Coral Cove Inn
bayshorelimited@ gmail.com 604-8910 Gordon Keith Allen
Deb & Daves Last Resort debanddave@btl.net 523-3207 Deborah & Dave Vernon
Dolce Cabana
belizekaren@gmail.com 523-3507 Karen Travers
Manatee Inn
manateeinn@btl.net 523-4083 Slavek Machacka
Mariposa Beach Suites* reservations@ mariposabelizebeach.com 523-4474 or 610-4473 Bruce & Sharon Maddison
Maya Beach Hotel & Bistro*
Easy Living Apartments
Maya Lodge
info@easylivingplacencia. com 523-3481 or 672-3549 Veronique McKenzie
Glovers Atoll Resort** gloversatoll@gmail.com Rebecca Lomont 532-2913 or 633-0228
Green Parrot Beach Houses* greenparrot@mail.com 533-8188 David Allardice & Leo Ramirez
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
kim@itzanabelize.com 610-3456 Kim Viner
Chabil Mar Villas*
Los Porticos Villas
jchampagne1234@ gmail.com 615-9979 or 629-9979
Maine Stay /The
info@mayabeachhotel.com 533-8040 or 627-4718 Ellen & John Lee
Laru Beya Resort*
Champagne Island
lydias@btl.net 523-3117 or 627-7970 Lydia Villanueva
nharvalik@gmail.com 604-6214 Nicole Harvalik
casaplacencia@live.com 503-3143 or 630-7811 Jacki Tipton information@chabilmarvillas. com 523-3606 or 523-3611
Lydia’s Guest House
info@larubeya.com 523-3473 Rene Nunez reservations@ losporticosvillas.com 523-3227 or 607-4448 Barry Snowden
Lost Reef Resort*
llr@lostreefresort.com 610-0816 Lisa D’Amore
maya-lodge@hotmail.com 605-0586 Stefano Ragagnin & Lou McLeod
Michelo Hotel
harbour21@gmail.com 523-3519 or 626-2518 Michel Ardoullie
Miller’s Landing*
Sea Glass Inn*
brad_schofield@yahoo.com 523-3098 Brad & Christine Schofield
Seaview Suites
placenciaseaview@gmail.com 523-3777 John & Marian Chan
Singing Sands Inn*
info@singingsands.com 533-3022 or 520-8022 Maya Kramer
Southern Shores Resort deb@ southernshoresresort.com Deborah Tinsley 615-4182 southernshoresresort.com
Suites at Three Iguanas Annelise Hagan 633-6599 annelisehagan@ hotmail.com
Sunset Pointe Condos
ewinche713@aol.com 664-4740 Office Manager, Francisco
Turtle Inn */**
frontdesk@turtleinn.com 523-3244 Martin Krediet
millersplacencia@yahoo.com 523-3010 or 523-3011 Gary & Ann Miller
Tradewinds
Miramar Apartments
White House /The
info@miramarbelize.com 523-3658 or 620-3237 Ilsa Villanueva
Naïa Resort and Spa
hr@naiaresortandspa.com 523-4600 Stewart Krohn
One World Rentals
oneworldplacencia@yahoo. com 523-3103 or 620-9975 Claudia Hardegger
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 Property Rentals melissa@ placenciapropertyrentals.com placenciapropertyrentals.com 637-1481 Melissa Fryer
Robert’s Grove Beach Resort */** info@robertsgrove.com 523-3565 or 523-4367
Sailfish Resort
info@sailfishbelize.com 651-9885 Mike Gargan
Please note that some members in our Accommodations listing offer additional services: * Restaurant ** Tour Operator *** Property Rentals
trdewndpla@btl.net 523-3122 Janice Leslie info@whitehouseplacencia.com 1-732-829-4042 Kirsten & Per Kristensen
White Sand Villa
eagleray33@gmail.com 661-9516 or 602-9315 Tricia Hernandez
AUTO RENTALS Barefoot Services
HEALTH, FITNESS, SPAS & SALONS BB Yoga Flow
info@bbyogaflow.com 631-7726 Agnes Balawejder-Busch
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
Z-Touch
yselazab@hotmail.com 523-3513 Ysela Zabaneh
NON-PROFIT ORGS 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 Amanda Harris 664-1672 +(604) 879-0543 friendlywatersbelize.com
Bayshore Limited
www.bayshore.bz 604-8910, Jenny Wildman or 600-1040, Xen Wildman
Belize Sotheby’s International Realty info@belizesir.com 523-3309
Boris Mannsfeld & Associates
info@barefootservicesbelize. com 523-3066 or 629-9602 Ian & Megs Yearwood
Info@RealEstatePlacencia. com - 523-3063 Boris Mannsfeld
Placencia Car Rental
Coldwell Banker Southern Belize Realty
info@ placenciacarrental.com 523-3284 or 625-9573 Saleem Ahmed
CONSTRUCTION REPAIRS Doran’s Services
takunchances@yahoo.com 670-4130 Doran Yount
CONSULTANTS Barefoot Executive, Ltd.
barefootexecutiveltd@gmail. com 523-3291 Yvette Guild
Guild & Guild Consulting guildandguild@hotmail.com 523-3251 or 523-3291 Yvette Guild
info@coldwellbankerbelize. com 523-3500 Charmaine Voss
CPC Real Estate Solution info@belizeproperty.com 672-9000 Dan Dunbar & Michael Young
RE/MAX 1st Choice
david@1stchoicebelize.com 631-9622 or 523-3666 David Kafka
Wild Orchid Properties aline@ wildorchidbelize.com 600-7991 Aline Habib
RESTAURANTS BARS CAFÉS ENTERTAINMENT Above Grounds Coffee
keithgmorrison@gmail.com 634-3212 Keith Morrison
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barefootbarbz@gmail.com 523-3515 Cassie & Brice Dial
Brewed Awakenings
brewedawakeningsbelize@ gmail.com 635-5312 Ryan & Natalie Dixon
Citrus Sensations 634-1419 citrussensations@ yahoo.com
Dawn’s Grill
grillngo@yahoo.com 602-9302 Dawn Pollard
De’Tatch Seafood Grill & Bar jodiejjyearwood@gmail.com 503-3385 or 523-4035 Jodie Yearwood
Fantoni’s Kitchen
fantoniskitchen@gmail.com 630-4752 Cleeve Westby
Friends Near the Pier
robbcarson.king@gmail.com 667-4805 Rob King
Jaguar Lanes
jaguarlanes4@gmail.com 601-4434 / 629-3145 Manuel Simpson
J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar info@jdeesplacencia.com 503-3351 - Daisy & Jeremy
Laru Beya Restaurant & Bar info@larubeya.com 523-3476 Rene Nunez
Mangos
info@mangosbelize.com 533-8102 Tom Hudson Frank DaSilva
Pickled Parrot/ The
adrianalynn37@gmail.com 636-7068 Lynn and Eugene Upham
Placencia Casino & Sports Bar /The
ryanbzcasinos@gmail.com 533-4114 or 615-7118 Ryan Nichols
Rumfish y Vino
rumfish@btl.net 523-3293 or 666-6934 Pamela & John Solomon
Shak/The
magsshak@hotmail.com 622-1686 or 523-3252 Magda Morales
Tiger Beach Club
tigerbelize@yahoo.com 628-1250 Frankie Gagliano
Tipsy Tuna Sports Bar tipsytuna@outlook.com 523-3089 Salva & Gillian Zabaneh
Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor tizy.lory@virgilio.it Tiziana Del Col
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SCHOOLS (PIA) Peninsula International Academy peninsulaacademy.org 601-3523 Selena Lucas
SERVICES AB2 Architects
andrea@ab2architects.com www.ab2architects.com 533-8113 610-0488 Andrea Bacher
Destinations Belize
mtoy@destinationsbelize.com 523-4018 or 610-4718 Mary Toy
JC’s Corner Independence Village
annmarie6362@gmail.com 602-0871 or 310-894-9250
Joy Tours
joytours@btl.net 523-3325 Hubert & Karen Young
Belize Institute Of Mixology
Ocean Motion Services
Palmtree Designs
Placencia Eagle Ray Tours
luis@belizemixology.com 626-7518 or 664-7854 Luis Valasquez muzamanzie@gmail.com 523-3563 or 669-4675 Marion & Ed Carr
Placencia Now
info@ oceanmotionplacencia.com 523-3363 or 667-8356 Delaverne Leslie eagleray33@gmail.com placenciatoursbz.weebly.com 661-9516 or 602-9315
Reef CI
Markham, Angie
Ward, John
Mertens, Wini
wardord@yahoo.com 662-4885
Smith, Stan & Mary
Westby, Brandon
stanmary@btl.net 523-4306
brandonwestby@ tropicair.com 631-3553
Van Deurzen, John
vandeurzen.bz@gmail.com 662-0020
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.
placenciacommunications @yahoo.com 624-2651 Wende Bryan
polly@reefci.com 626-1429 Polly Alford
A feature story in the Placencia Breeze about your business.
Placencia Mini Storage
Splash Dive Center
patricia@splashbelize.com 523-3058 or 610-0235 Patricia Ramirez
A discounted listing in the new Destination Belize magazine.
celeste1001@live.com 665-0800 Paul & Celeste Smith
SHOPPING Added Touch /The
addedtouchhotelsupplies@ gmail.com 223-1461 or 615-0054 Robin McCutcheon
Goss Chocolate
linnbluecrabbeach@gmail. com 523-3544 or 523-3542 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson
Lola’s Art Gallery
lolasartgallery@yahoo.com 523-3342 or 601-1913
Mermaid Charms
jenari_13@yahoo.com 604-1906 ot 503-3206 Jeanna Casey
MnM Hardware Placencia
duncker@btl.net 523-3517 or 523-3537 Dora Duncker
TOUR OPERATORS TRAVEL AGENTS Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club belize@trade-winds.com 671-3268 Ms. Patries Chung
Blue Reef Adventures polly@ bluereefadventures.com 626-1429 Polly Alford
Caribbean Travel &Tours info@ctbelize.com 223-0992 Veronique McKenzie
Cayequest Tours
cayequest@gmail.com 633-6330 Mark Leslie
Daytripper Catamaran
daytrippercatamaran@gmail. com 666-3117
Sunny Side Tours
Sunnysidebelize@yahoo.com 610-1040 Warren Garbutt
Taste Belize
tastebelize@gmail.com 664-8699 Lyra Spang
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS Allen, Ken & Elizabeth 629-5331 kenallen72@comcast.net
Christensen, Steve gringo@btl.net 610-1399
Cohen, Howard & Karen howard.cohen@sunnybrook. ca 622-6695
Coston, Debbie
debcoston@yahoo.com 624-6483
Edwards, Dan & Kim thislldo.dan@gmail.com 622-1656
Dusa, Lee & Gail gail@getdusa.com 663-9087
Feldman, Babe & Karen cabf@jasarinc.com 610-0356
Ferris, Ken
kenneth.ferris@asu.edu 636-8675
Gabor, Deborah
gringainbelize@gmail.com 628-7004
Glessner, Virginia virgles@icloud.com
Hall, Susan McMillanHunter sebelize@yahoo.com
Hess, Tina
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Placencia Peninsula Guide ACCOMMODATIONS
DINING
South of Airstrip
South of Airstrip One World Rentals: Daily, weekly and monthly rentals. Eleven comfortable and immaculate studios and apartments in the heart of Placencia Village (next to the "Rumfish" Restaurant), close to restaurants, shopping, banks as well as the beach. Cable TV, free wifi, fully equipped kitchenette, private bathroom, fully screened porch, hammocks. Contact Swiss Owner Claudia Hardegger at 523-3103 or 620-9975. email oneworldplacencia@ yahoo.com. Major credit cards accepted.. Rates from 129 BZD incl. Taxes.
De’Tatch Seafood Beach Grill & Bar: Serving the very best in Seafood and Local Cuisines. Open Mon-Sunday (Closed... on Wed)7am until 10pm for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (daily and nightly lunch & seafood dinner special). Come Enjoy the Perfect View (beach front), Great food, Great drink and Music to sooth the soul. Internet & Wireless also available. For Info or Take out orders please call: 503-3385
The Shak Beach Café: Placencia's original smoothie spot with fresh fruit smoothies. Try our famous seaweed shake, natural juices, veggie burgers, Paradise Resort: Has most of the amenities & all the luxury of a large salads, wraps, hummus, falafel. We serve breakfast all day. Located on hotel. We are located on the ocean front. 12 A/C rooms. On site full service the beach at the foot of the main dock. Open 7 to 6. Closed on Tuesday. restaurant & bar, spa by the sea, all eco tours, diving, snorkeling, fishing, Call us at 523-3252. roof top Jacuzzi, Wi-Fi, dive shop, gift shop, kayak and golf cart rental. Maya & Tropic Air agent. Email: info@belize123.com or give us a call at Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or outdoor on the Patio. Specializing in Spanish & Creole. Open 7 days a 523-3179/503-3479 Website:www.belize123.com week for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7am - 10pm. Located on the Main Ranguana Lodge: Five private ocean view cabins located right on the Road. Visa & MC accepted. 523-3335 - wendylemus02@hotmail.com beach in the heart of Placencia Village: We have 3 private air-conditioned beach cabins each w/ 2 Double beds, fans, large refrigerator, coffee makers, North of Airstrip private bath w/ hot/cold shower, private balcony w/ a hammock. We also Green Parrot Restaurant: On the beach at Maya Beach. Our chef changes have two other cabins with full kitchens, 2 double beds, fans, private bath the menu daily and features a wide variety of local and international with hot & cold shower & tub, private balcony with a hammock. Beach cuisine. We feature seafood and tropical dishes. For reservations call Palapas, beach chairs. Tropic Air agent, Gift shop. Phone/fax at 011-501- 523-2488. greenparot@btl.net 523-3112, E-mail: Ranguana@btl.net website: www.ranguanabelize.com Habanero Mexican Restaurant & Bar @ Robert’s Grove: Lagoon SailFish Resort: 6 modern Suites with A/C, TV, Wi-Fi and private baths. side Fiesta time! Casual and fun Habanero serves up Mexican food w/ a 8 Private rooms and 16 Bunks. Pool with swim-up Bar. Starting at $20 Belizean flair. Now open from 12 noon – 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565! US + tax / night. Book online @ www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885 Tradewinds: Overlooking the Caribbean Sea & the Mountains of 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
North of Airstrip Green Parrot Beach Houses: Maya Beach: 6 mahogany beach houses, loft bedrooms, fold out sofa, kitchenette & bath on main floor. 2 bay leaf thatch cabanas w/ garden showers & private beach. Tel/FAX: 523-2488; E-mail: greenparrot@mail.com; Website: www.greenparrot-belize.com
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 @ Robert’s Grove: Romantic Fine Dining with a world class menu and wine cellar. One of Belize’s most consistent restaurants quoted Fodor’s 2010 edition. The Seaside Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565!
Laru Beya Resort: Paradise has an address... Luxurious beachfront accommodation with a top-rated restaurant on site. All bedrooms have A/C, ceiling fans, fridges, coffee & tea making facilities. Suites (1 to 3 bedrooms) have fully fitted kitchens. Ocean-facing infinity pool. Free Wi-Fi throughout the resort. Free use of Hobi-cat, sea kayaks and bicycles. Miniature golf course located on the landscaped grounds. Daily tours, snorkeling & diving trips and other excursions arranged. www.larubeya.com - info@larubeya.com - 523-3473
Sweet Mama’s @ Robert’s Grove: Belizean restaurant serving breakfast ($8), lunch ($10) and dinner ($12). Open Monday - Sunday, 7 AM to 8 PM.
Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Placencia’s most complete resort. Beachfront accommodations w/3 restaurants: Seaside, Habanero & Sweet Mama’s & French bakery & deli; 3 Pools, Conference Center, Tennis Court, Gym, FREE Wifi, Gift Shop, Full Service Dive Center, Marina, Gas and butane station. Kayaks, Windsurfers, Hobie Cats and bikes. Kayak, Paddle Boat and golf cart rentals and sales. www.robertsgrove.com, info@ robertsgrove.com. For more info cal us @ 523-3565!
CHEERS
Tiger Beach Club: Right on the beach. Super food, drinks & fun at affordable prices. Featuring diverse, authentic Mexican & Caribbean menu & house crafted rums. Good sounds, volleyball, horse shoes & more. Open from 5 PM daily. 628-1250
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Barefoot Bar: Open every day 11 am to midnight. Located on the beach. Live Music Wed, Fri & Sat at 5 pm & Sun at noon. Happy Hour 5 -6 pm. REAL ESTATE Largest drink menu around. Creative lunch & dinner specials. Known for Stiff Drinks ~ Tasty Food ~ Good Times! 523-3515. Follow us on Facebook! Belize Sotheby’s International Realty: Our firm is a full service real estate company offering real estate sales, vacation rentals, as well as J-Byrd’s: Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open daily from 10am to 12pm. property management. The country of Belize has many great opportunities And live music every Friday. 523-3412 and offers a very beautiful landscape both on the islands and on the mainland. Belize also offers many investment benefits. Our team of Belize SailFish Resort: Swim-up bar and pool open to the public daily @ experts will be happy to assist you in enhancing your Belize experience. 11:00 am. Cold drinks, cool tunes and fun in the sun. Resort setting 523-3309 info@belizesir.com waterfront on the Lagoon at Sunset Pointe. $5 BZ daily pool fee. www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885 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 SHOPPING 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 Art n Soul Gallery: Offering the finest quality original paintings by Coldwell Banker Southern Belize Realty: We are a full service real Belize’s best artists for over 13 years. Open 9-6. 100 yards up the sidewalk estate agency and specialize in all property types in Belize. Looking to buy, sell, invest or retire abroad? Our highly experienced team is ready to from the Main Pier. assist you with every step. Give us a call at 523-3500 or visit our website Goss Chocolate: Goss Chocolate and cocoa powder made and sold only at http://www.coldwellbankerbelize.com . in Belize. 100% organically grown Belizean cacao, Belizean cane sugar, whole vanilla bean. Sold in grocery stores, gift shops, hotels and restaurants CPC Real Estate Solutions: Your trusted real estate broker in on the Peninsula and throughout Belize. Sorry, no factory tours! 523-3544, Belize. We have over 20 years experience helping clients with their www.Goss-Chocolate.com, BTL 2013 Yellow Pages, Facebook. Winner real estate transactions and take pride in assisting you with your property purchase. Please drop into our office for a free map of Belize, 2013 World Chocolate Awards for Goss White with Vanilla Bean. and no obligation answers to all your real estate questions. We’re Green Parrot Gift Shop: The in-place to shop on the Peninsula. Featuring located in the heart of the village, across from the Atlantic Bank. 672-9000 or www.belizeproperty.com a wide variety of Belizean, Guatemalan, & Central American crafts. Wallen’s Market: Hardware and houseware as well as wines, liquors, & GETTING AROUND select wholesale items. 503-3316 Office: 523-3128. Pharmacy: 523-3346. wallensmarket@yahoo.com. Located just south of BTL office. Serving Placencia Car Rental: 1 mile north of the Placencia Airstrip. Largest car the penisula for over 30 years! rental on the Peninsula. SUVs and Golf Carts. Call: 523-3284 or 625-9573 www.placenciacarrental.com
TOUR PROVIDERS
SPA & MASSAGE
Robert’s Grove Dive Center: Feeling adventurous??? Our PADI 5 star Dive Center offers daily snorkeling, diving and certification courses and boasts some of the tastiest lunches, best tour guides in the country, and ‘The Dorado’ our 48 ft. Pro Dive Boat! Nitrox and specialty Dive Courses available. Inland, Fishing, private charters, Whale Shark, Manatee, Monkey River and Inland tours also on the Tour Menu for more info call 523-3565!
Sea Spa @ Robert’s Grove: Now offering Thai Massage, our Sea Spa is manned by professional therapists each w/ their own unique style. Treatments include; Several massage styles, Facials, Body Wraps, Body Scrubs/Polish, Reiki Energy, Sunburn Special, Coconut Hair Rinse and of course Manis & Pedis for Barefoot perfect feet! All treatments offered in our newly appointed oceanfront spa, at the end of our 250 ft pier or in a Splash Dive Center: Selected Tour Operator of the Year by the Belize rooftop setting w/ panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea! For more info Tourism Board. Fully equipped scuba retail store and 5 Star PADI Dive call 523-3565! 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 WEDDING PLANNING 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.
SERVICES Placencia Office Supply: Business Service – Printing – Faxing – Copies. Internet. 523-3205 or plaofficesupply@gmail.com Muzamanzie Photography: Contact us for wedding photographs, portraits, web & brochure images. 523-3563 or 603-5143 muzamanzie@yahoo.com
Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Located on the Placencia Peninsula, a romantic off-the-beaten-path destination on the southern coast. Robert’s Grove is an intimate five-star resort that is ideal for Belize Beach Weddings, whether you want private ceremony for just you and your partner or if you want to bring family and friends. Contact our wedding planner Roberto Garcia: roberto@robertsgrove.com or call us at 523-3565
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New Year New Start Capoiera Besouro
In the 16th century in Brazil, African slaves created a martial art infused with dance, song, and instruments as they were forced to hide their fight training, which would eventually help them win their freedom from their slave owners. This style of martial art is not your typical martial art, described as a fight, an acrobatic dance, a game that incorporates selfcreativity, self-expression; and like other martial arts it incorporates strength, flexibility, agility, speed, and discipline. This is Capoeira, and capoeira has
come to Placencia! The group is led by Instructora Arisca, originally from Capoeira Besouro Santa Monica, California, USA (http://capoeirabesouro. com) and Kevin Wilford, and includes toddler (5BZ/ class), kids (5BZ/class) and adult classes (10BZ/class) at the community center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes include learning acrobatics, basic martial art moves, and Portuguese (as that is part of Capoeira history), and ends with song and instruments prior to “playing” (fighting) in the roda. Starting January,
Capoeira Besouro will hold monthly beach “rodas” or gatherings, and this summer will hold a Batizado, in which students will earn
Zumba
Qigong Yoga - 523.3420
Monday: 4:30m
Wednesdays: 9am
Friday:
At the Secret Garden Massage
7pm - 9pm
Mondays at the Placencia Community Center. Fridays at the Tipsy Tuna For Adults and Youths FREE
Placencia Gym
Maya Beach Health & Wellness Center Monday - Thursday: 6:30 - 10:30am
4:30 - 7:30pm
Monday - Thursday: 5:30 - 6:30pm
Friday:
6:30 - 11:30am
Crossfit and Weights
Saturday:
8:00am - 2:30pm
Upstairs above RE/MAX across from Scotia Bank
Clean and modern cardio and weights gym with yoga and tabata classes. Treadmill, elliptical, rower, lifting cage and dumbbells and weights.
Thuesday: 4pm - 4:45pm 6pm - 7pm (Adult) Thursday: 4pm - 4:45pm 6pm - 7pm (Adult) At the Placencia Community Center Toddler $5/class, Kids $5/class Adult $10/class
Capoeira Besouro Placencia Belize Facebook Page for updates on classes and events!
Please Check the Secret Garden Massage for other Yoga Classes
Monday - Friday: 5:30 - 9:30am
Capoiera Besouro 670.5852
their first belt with special guest Mestres and students from capoeira studios in the United States. For more information please visit the
Evolution Beach 608.1643 Monday - Friday: 7am - 7pm Personal training, dance, aerobics, boxing, mixed martial arts, body building, weight lifting and crossfit. On the road to See Spray Hotel Visit www.placencia.com
If you have a fitness class and woud like to be included in the next months fitness calender please email wendybelize@yahoo.com
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The Fifth Annual End of the World Marathon and Half Marathon is now history!
Girls Running Club. We hope to have more young people next year!
A total of 200 runners traversed the beautiful Placencia Peninsula. Thirty-three runners ran the full 26.2 miles in scorching heat and intense humidity while another 167 brave souls tackled the halfmarathon. In addition to the many Belizean runners, seven other countries were represented: Guatemala, Poland, Japan, Canada, Trinidad-Tobago, and France, and 17 different US States. For the first time the Placencia police had a team of five runners. Next year we are hoping for teams from other services
"Teamwork" by Kathy Anglin
The teens and young adults from Team Seine Bight showed up in force, a total of 25 runners, including 2 young ladies from the Seine Bight
Enormous thanks to the Sponsors, Photographers, and approximately 150 volunteers who managed to execute this event with seemingly endless enthusiasm, energy, flexibility, hard work, creativity, passion, and loyalty to the great cause the Marathon supports. All proceeds (yet to be completely totaled) support the Rotary Club high school scholarship program which enables a growing number of deserving young people to attend high school. See you all next year! And to those of you that missed this terrific event, start training! Note: a complete list of the runners for each category and their times are posted at http://runbelize.org/2016results.html Next years marathon is December 10th 2017.
NaĂŻa Water Station
Chip Lovett, Marathon Director Robyn Dodge, Womens 1st Place Martin Krediet, Turtle Inn
Egbert Augustine, Mens 1st Place Martin Krediet, Turtle Inn
Ardith (Ardie) Grover passed away September 4th, 2016. Many will remember Ardie and her husband Jim working for the Peace Corp in 1965-67 in Placencia. They bought a lot on which they later built White Sand Villa. She was a dedicated teacher and loved outdoor sports. Ardie will be missed by her students, friends and family.
Turtle Inn Water Station
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Notice is hereby given that Patrick Gongalve is applying for a Publican Special License for the year 2017 to be operated at The Flying Pig in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Lynn Upham is applying for a Restaurant License for the year 2017 to be operated at Pickled Parrott Bar & Grill in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
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Notice is hereby given that Leo Ramirez is applying for a Hotel License for the year 2017 to be operated at Green Parrot in Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Bianca Dujon is applying for a Member’s Club License for the year 2017 to be operated at Naia Resort & Spa in Seine Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
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Notice is hereby given that Barry Snowden is applying for a Malt License for the year 2017 to be operated at Los Porticos Villas in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Guo Lu Liao is applying for a Restaurant License for the year 2017 to be operated at Sun Rise Restaurant in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
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Notice is hereby given that Dove Clancy is applying for a Restaurant License for the year 2017 to be operated at Chix Fried Chicken in Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Martin Kredict is applying for a Hotel License for the year 2017 to be operated at Turtle Inn Resort in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
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Notice is hereby given that Wynand Keogelenberg is applying for a Hotel License for the year 2017 to be operated at Laru Beya Resort in Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Francis Gagliano is applying for a Hotel License for the year 2017 to be operated at Tiger Beach Club in Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
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Notice is hereby given that Ermie Arzu is applying for a Public & Special License for the year 2017 to be operated at GP Bar in Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Kim Ingersoll is applying for a Restaurant License for the year 2017 to be operated at Hide Away Caye in Pelican Island Range, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
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Notice is hereby given that Ryan Nichols is applying for a Casino License for the year 2017 to be operated at The Placencia Casino & Sport Bar in Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Manuel Simpson is applying for a Restaurant License for the year 2017 to be operated at Jaguar Lanes in Maya Beach Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
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Notice is hereby given that Zhuozheng Hou is applying for a Shop License for the year 2017 to be operated at Hou’s Supermarket in Bella Vista Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Tiffany Westby is applying for a Restaurant License for the year 2017 to be operated at Merl’s Cafe in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
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Notice is hereby given that Michael Kramer is applying for a Restaurant License for the year 2017 to be operated at Roberts Grove Beach Resort in Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Jinyu Liu is applying for a Restaurant License for the year 2017 to be operated at Alice Restaurant in Independence Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
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Notice is hereby given that Michael Garner is applying for a Publican Special License for the year 2017 to be operated at Sailfish Belize Resort in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Peiting Zhen is applying for a Restaurant License for the year 2017 to be operated at Welcome Restaurant in Bella Vista Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
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Notice is hereby given that Ellen & John Lea is applying for a Hotel License for the year 2017 to be operated at Maya Beach Hotel & Bistro in Seine Bight Village, Maya Beach Area, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Maya Kramer is applying for a Restaurant License for the year 2017 to be operated at Singing Sands Inn in Seine Bight Village, Maya Beach Area, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Rebecca Walton is applying for a Restaurant License for the year 2017 to be operated at Secret Garden Restaurant in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Jianxue Li is applying for a Restaurant License for the year 2017 to be operated at Long Kee Restaurant in Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
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Notice is hereby given that Lisa D’Amore is applying for a Hotel License for the year 2017 to be operated at Lost Reef Resort in Reiversdale Community, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Thomas Hudson & Frank Dasilvais applying for a Restaurant License for the year 2017 to be operated at Mangos in Seine Bight Village, Maya Beach Area, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Jianguo Chen is applying for a Publican Special License for the year 2017 to be operated at Chen Bar & Game Room in Independence Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Usef Escarraga is applying for a Restaurant License for the year 2017 to be operated at Hatchet Caye Resort in Placencia Village, 18 Miles off Shore, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
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Beautiful jungle river setting. Breathtaking flower gardens. Hands on 24/7 care for your loved one. Dietary and med. needs specific to resident. Alzheimer’s, dementia and wheel chairs OK. Convenient and Affordable. To inquire or visit, please e-mail or call John Carr 832- 2020 or Jane Lorenzo 664-0096 bbl@bananabank.com
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Community Corner
Transportation Information De Express Boat - 626-8835 - Tickets available at Barefoot Beach Bar • Departs Friday’s: From Placencia Municipal Pier - 9:00 a.m. Arrives Big Creek 10 a.m. Departs - 11:00 a.m. Arrives Puerto Cortez, Honduras, 2 p.m. at Laguna. • Returns Monday’s: Departs Puerto Cortez, Honduras 11:30 a.m. Arrives Big Creek 12 noon. Departs - 1:30 p.m. Arrives Placencia 2:45 p.m. Hokey Pokey Boat - 523-2376 • Placencia (MnM Dock) → Independence/Mango Creek: Everday: 6:45 a.m., 7:45 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. (except on Sundays). • Independence/Mango Creek → Placencia: Everday: 6:30a.m., 7:30a.m., 8a.m., 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30 p.m, and 4:30 p.m. Ritchie’s Bus - 631-7073 - Visit www.ritchiesbusservice.com for more info! Regular Bus: • Placencia → Dangriga: Monday - Saturday: 6:15 a.m., 7 a.m., 12:30 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 6.15 am
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• Punta Gorda → Independence → Dangriga → Belmopan → Belize City 3.50 am
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Express Bus: • Belize City → Belmopan → Dangriga → Independence → Punta Gorda 5.15 am
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• Punta Gorda → Independence → Dangriga → Belmopan → Belize City 6.00 am*
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BEBB BUS LINE (Stops at Hopkins): • Dangriga → Placencia: Leave 5:30 a.m. | Arrive 7:00 a.m. Leave 8:30 a.m. | Arrive 10:00 a.m. • Placencia → Dangriga: Leave 10:30 a.m. | Arrive 12:00 noon → Connect to 12:30 p.m. James to Belize City Leave 5:30 p.m. | Arrive 7:00 p.m. → Connect to 7:30 p.m. James to Belize City ADO: • Leaves from Belize City at 7:30 p.m. to Tulum, Playa Del Carmen and Cancun, Mexico. • Tickets must be purchased at bus terminal in Belize City.
Placencia 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 • Doctor Orlando Baptist: 620-1099 • Doctor Mia Canton: 671-1356 (office), 610-1356 (cell),
stanncreekanimalhospital@gmail.com
• Hopkins Humane Society (Joseph): 667-5432 • Doctor Floyd Bennett: 605-5822 • Animal Medical Centre (Belize City) 223-3781, 223-0251 • Doctor Lopez: 670-5363
Information on Placencia Peninsula Churches • Calvary Chapel of the Placencia Peninsula: Meeting in Seine Bight Village. Sunday Services: 10:30 A.M. and 6:30 P.M. (Sunday School provided). Wednesday: Men’s and Women’s Bible Study - 6:30 P.M. Friday: Youth Group - 5:30 P.M. Non denominational Church - Call Pastor Jim Mensie 523-3362 • Ministries of the Son of God Church, Seine Bight Village: Wednesday Bible Studies -6:30 pm, Thursday Youth Choir Practice - 6:30 pm, Friday Youth Night - 6:00 pm, Saturday Adult Choir Practice - 6:30 pm, Sunday Service - 8:30 am & Sunday Night Service - 6:30 pm. Reverend Don Palmer. Phone 523-3301 or email cbelize@ btl.net • Placencia Fellowship: All are welcome…Come as you are! Biblebased learning, worshiping and following Christ. We meet Sundays at 10:30am. Call 667-4805 or visit “Placencia Church” on Facebook for this week’s location. • Seine Bight Catholic Church: Services Sundays 8:30 a.m. Seine Bight Village. Lay Ministers Catholic (lay) - Elaine Castillo 623-5004 or Florita Palacio 635-6612 • Lighthouse Worship Center: Bible Study - Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services: Sunday 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Non Denominational - Pastor Moore 523-3333 • Lighthouse Worship Center: Spanish Service: Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 7:00pm • Seventh Day Adventist: Services Fridays at 6pm; Saturdays 9am Lay ministers. U. Torres 503-2270 • St. John’s Memorial: Placencia Anglican (Episcopal) Church: Sunday services at 8:30 a.m.
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Licensed Tour Operators in Placencia Barebones Tours Craig Pearlman
B B Tours Placencia Norman Perez
Day Tripper Catamaran Charters Jeffery Scott
D-Tourz
Doyle Gardiner
Estevan Adventure Tours Estevan Coc
Caribbean Travel & Tours
Double Deuce Charter William Faux Jr
Green Parrot Beach Houses & Resort David Allardice
Hatchet Caye Ltd. Hatchet Caye Ltd.
Nite Wind Tours Calbert Gardiner
Ocean Pro Ian McField
Placencia Fishing Charters
SeaHorse Dive Shop
Joy Tours Limited
Paradise Resort
SeaHorse Internet and Tours
Erwin Westby Karen Young
Kiskadee Tours
Desorine Leslie Deloris Stamm
Pelican Tours
Captain Jacks
Mother Nature Tours
Placencia Adventures
Chabil Mar
Proprietors of Strata Plan No. 30
Marcello Sierra
Ainsworth Collin Leslie
Belize Trade Winds Cruise Club
Placencia Eagle Ray Tours
Ocean Motion Guide Service
Placencia Ecology Tours
Patries Chung
Bernard Leslie Sr
Rene Leslie
Avelino Franco
Trip N Travel Laura Godfrey
Tropical Belize Tours Zeferin Mes
Turtle Inn Resort Ionia Ltd.
The Inn at Robert's Grove
Norman Leslie Jr
Hardcore Fishing Charter
Lydia & Clint Villanueva
Mark Leslie
Roam Belize
OxKawil Ahaw Tour
Jes Christian Bech
Caye Quest Tours
Polly Alford
Sand and Sea Adventures
Florencia Shaz
Lyra Spang
Reef CI
Roxan Julissa Lopez
Jalima Gold
Taste Belize Tours
Shawn Young
On the Hook
Veronique McKenzie Lucky Ivy
Pirates' Point Adventure Tours
Michael Kramer
Brian Young Sr
The Placencia Hotel & Residences
Maya Rio Dev. Co. Ltd.
Brian Young Sr
The Quest For Adventure In Belize Limited
SeaKunga Ltd. Ajinder Garcha
Ralph Capeling and Patricia Ramirez
Singing Sands Inn Maya Kramer
Sunny Side Tours Warren Garbutt
Splash Dive Center Patricia Ramirez
Tarpon Caye Lodge Ltd. Charles Leslie Sr.
Placencia Tour Guides in Good Standing As Gongora Prince of December 2016
Neal Hubert
Villanueva Conrad
Ipina orlin
Villanueva Faygon
Alvarado Francisco
Eiley jr George
Gibson Natasha
Pau Vicente
Villanueva Rafael
Alford Polly
Eiley Keiran
Herrera Jason
Parks Anthony
Villanueva Randolph
Arevalo Melvin
Eiley Kenroy
Ical Basilio
Palacio Lennox
Wallen Mariko
Arzu Denbeigh
Escobar Marvin
Hernandez Kendis
Paquil Richard
Westby Nadia
Bentancourt Marisha
Espat Rolando
Kus Bricenio
Perez Dorianny
Westby Lloydia
Bech Jes
Bol Ernesto
Leslie Ainsworth
Petillo Bryan
Westby Jason
Betancourt Orlando
Faux Seam
Leslie Ainsworth
Pollard Nick
Westby Zane
Bonnel Eusebio
Faux Leslie
Leslie Bernard
Popper Egbert
Williams Alfred
bonilla angel
Ferrel Christian
Leslie Bernard
Popper Eyanich
Williams Andre
boo oscar
Fletes Andres
Leslie Doren
Ramirez Iris
Williams Jason
Burgess Elroy
Franco Avelino
Leslie JR Edlin
Reyes Elton
Williams Kenley
Cabral Daniel
Foreman Eric
Leslie Ivan
Requena Lourdes
Young Benjamin
Cabral Julian
Gabourel Jonathan
Leslie Mervin
Ruano Francisco
Young Dwayne
Cabral Martin
Galdamez Luis
Leslie Ivan
Sanchez Eldon
Young Hubert
Cabral Melissa
Garcia Linda
Leslie Keon
Sanchez Mario
Young Shaun
Cabral Warren
Garcia Shannae
Leslie Mark
Santos Dan
Young Shawn
Cabral Rebecca
Garcia Jeremy
Leslie Leopold
shal Florencio
Young Stephen
Cal Cyrilo
Garcia Julio
Leslie Norman
Shivers Darmin
Zelaya Roxan
Carr Edwin
Garcia Leopold
Leslie Rita
Sierra Grayson
Castro Leonardo
Garbutt Alexander
Leslie Rene
Spang Lyra
Castellanos Wayne
Garbutt Eworth
Leslie Jamie
Supall Marco
Canelo Maxwell
Garbutt Darrell
Linarez Francisco
Teul Nestor
Canelo Ovaldo
Garbutt Anthony
Lopez Angel
Torres luis
Chan Clodia
Garbutt Gilbert
Lopez Sydney
Tush Hilario
Chun Alexander
Garbutt Kylon
Lopez Stephen
Tucker Elory
Coy Brian
Garbutt Jr Lincoln
Lopez Roxan
Usher Lloyd
Cuevas Eloy
Garbutt Warren
Lozano Devin
Vellos Fabian
Cuevas Evan
Garbutt Wellington
Mayen Kirk
Vellos Rudolph
Cuevas Bertrand
Garbutt Walter
Mendoza Pablo
Velasques Jose
Cuevas Ian
Gardiner Doyle
Muschamp Alrin
Cuevas Winsley
Godfrey Dale
Cuevas Victor
Placenica Tour Guide Association New Committee Members President
Gilbert Garbutt Jr
Carlton Young Jr
Mariko Wallen
Vernon Claude
Glen Eiley
Muschamp Evaristo
Vernon Ian
Godfrey Sr Earl
Mes Basilio
Vernon Leslie
Shawn young
Chun Tadeo
Godfrey Rhawn
Morales Andre
Villanueva Allan
Coc Diego
Gordon Raymond
Neal Amir
Villanueva Andria
Cucul Luis
Gordon Perciual
Neal Harold
Villanueva Clint
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Treasurer
Assistant Lisa Carne Counselor Walter Garbutt Jr
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PHS WELCOMES THREE NEW STARS!
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN JANUARY 21 January PHS VET CLINIC. Please call 604-8676 to schedule spays/neuters/surgeries. From noon – 2pm, Dr. Tesecum provides other vet services, no appointment necessary. In the PHS building on the Lagoon, opposite Los Porticos.
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mentor than Melanie Wilcher! Maya volunteered both clinic days in November, weighing pets in as Meet our newest stars: Maya they arrived, caring for them as they Bowen, Gil Rotstein, and Cathy came out of surgery, comforting Allen. Never heard of them? Well, pets from their anxiety, and yes, read on and learn why PHS elevates doing the real dirty work--cleaning them to a stellar level. feral cat cages. All of them gifted full days of Gil Rotstein is admittedly “happily their skills and devotion to our retired.” Before moving here, he pets during the November vet followed PHS from afar. Each clinic. What did these folks have time he communicated with PHS, in common? They were all newly he reminded us, “I will be there arrived to our community, and they soon. Be prepared to put me to were impatient to become actively work!” And we did! Here is what involved in PHS. Gil did in his very first two weeks in Maya Bowen is 14 years old. Two months ago, she and her family relocated from the U.S. to Placencia. They coincidentally met PHS Vice Chair, Melanie Wilcher, at Belize International Airport, and discovered they shared a love of animals. Maya is a student at Peninsula International Academy, where she signed up for a five week course. Her chosen subject was “Dogs,” in particular dachshunds. And who better to become her
prizes. Then Gil rescued and fostered a dog! Oh, wait, one more thing. Gil became a PHS member at the Gold Level (BZ $1,000.00). Yes, you read that correctly, he did all these things in his first two weeks in our community! Cathy Allen spent an entire day participating in November’s Seine Bight Outreach Program. This program is not for the faint of heart. It is demanding, both physically and emotionally. Cathy rode in the back of David Kafka’s truck. Cathy helped to collect pets, engaged their owners, and transported animals to the vet clinic. It was a joy watching Cathy comfort the pets with her caring manner. Two of these pets were terminally ill. She took her time, speaking to them, touching them quietly, calmly, connecting with both the pets and their owners. Her patience and gentle heart are her unique gifts to PHS.
Placencia: He volunteered a whole day at a vet clinic. Board member and clinic coordinator Judy Roberts says: “Gil was a real self-starter. All I had to do was run things by him one time, and he got it! He simply understood right away what do and how to do it. He brought his experience at a no-kill shelter in the States to us. So happy to have Gil working with PHS!” Gil attended Maya, Gil, and Cathy—you truly PHS’ fundraiser, Hook, Line, and are stars. Thank you for shedding Sinker and won a couple of raffle your light on PHS!
PHS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. 10 a.m. at Paradise Resort. Dues paying members will vote for the Board of Directors, reports will be given, and we will honor (with cake, of course) all our treasured volunteers. We look forward to seeing you all and listening to your input.
Princess, the Three Legged Dog By Gordon Kirkwood This dog is so amazing. Doesn't need a fenced yard. Quickly knows where is home. She'll be moving back to Belize City next week, where we have a walled yard, and she'll be meeting our other dogs: - Mia (9 years old Female rescued by me from a building site plot in the southside of Belize City Visit www.placencia.com
where she had had her pups but was unwelcome. All her pups died and another dead one was removed from inside her by the vets at Animal Medical Centre), and
chop wound. Was picked up with ahead injury by Gillian from the Northern Highway in Carmelita after being hit by a car. Was being taken to Animal Medical Centre to be euthanized but stood up - Lucky (3 year old male before we got there). - blind in one eye from a
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Mistletoe Ball 2016 Tipsy Tuna created an amazing event this year with original Christmas decorations and a great staff who served the guests to the wee hours. Gilharry 7 had the dance floor full and Miss Myrtle served up a delicious tadeonal Belizean turkey and ham dinner.
Placencia Christmas Craft Fair & Boat Parade This year’s Boat Parade only had five boats but they were beautifully decorated. The Christmas fair had many tables of crafts, toys and baked goods. The surprise closing was a colourful show of fireworks. Thank you to the Placencia Village Council, boat captains and sponsors of prizes. Thanks again to Old Master Rums for supporting the bar.
Placencia Sailing Club in Christmas Boat Parade Thanks to The Moorings for donation of the catamaran and 3 captains for the Placencia Christmas Boat Parade and the donated solar lights from Fragments of Hope via Placencia Village Council. Our boat won $300 prize money which will go towards 2017 seasons regatta costs. Thanks to everyone who supported our Turkey Dinner fundraiser on Saturday and the TV raffle. Winner for the TV raffle was Maretha McCullock. PSC Weekend optimist sailing classes will resume on Jan 7th if your child is 8-14 yrs. old and they would like to learn to sail optimist boat come sign your child up on Jan 7th. We conduct classes in front of Southern Shores Resort (next to Yoli's) 1pm - 3pm on weekends. Visit www.placenciabreeze.com
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Placencia Peninsula Happenings MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Pickled Parrot
ART BAR: Every 3rd Monday at 3PM. Come empty handed and walk away with a piece of art! 636-7068
Tipsy Tuna
MARTINI MONDAY! Martini specials all day! Pizza dinner specials and live low key music with Karl Lovell, 6-10 p.m.
Turtle Inn
INDONESIAN RIJSTTAFEL DINNER 523-3244
Casino & Sports Bar
$1.00 Wings ALL Evening -$4.00 BEERS All Night - 533-4114
Pickled Parrot
ROTARY CLUB of Placencia meets at 12:30pm 622-7103 (bring your own food & drink)
Barefoot Bar
TRAVELLERS TUESDAY – Select Travellers Rum Just $3 from 5 to Close!!! 523-3515
Tipsy Tuna
MOJITO TUESDAY! Mojito Specials all day! Sushi dinner specials every Tuesday night!! Live music with the Spare Parts, starts at 5 p.m.
Roberts Grove
MEXICAN BUFFET with Mariachi Band at Habaneros Restaurant 7-9 p.m.
Sailfish Resort
MARGARITA SPECIAL $10
Casino & Sports Bar
“DAIQUIRI TUES" - $4 OFF All Daiquiri Drinks & Free Boca - 533-4114
Barefoot Bar
FUN & FUNKY JAM SESSION Starts 5pm! Visiting musicians welcome! Also a "Two-fer" Special on Select Beer from 6pm to Close. 523-3515
Mariposa Restaurant
FREE YAHTZEE dice game starts 4:30 p.m 523-4474
Pickled Parrot
LIVE MUSIC with Big John - 6 p.m.
Tipsy Tuna
WINGS WEDNESDAY! $1 Wings all day and Garifuna Drumming, 7-9 p.m.
Casino & Sports Bar
“RUMarita MADNESS” - HALF PRICE OFF - On All Rum Drink... - 533-4114
Barefoot Bar
DIRTY THURSDAY! 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tell a dirty joke and get the shot of the day for free! 523-3515
Pickled Parrot
TRIVIA THURSDAY! 6 p.m. Prizes and free jello shots! 636-7068
Sailfish Resort
T-SHIRTS 25% OFF
Turtle Inn
INDONESIAN RIJSTTAFEL DINNER 523-3244
Tipsy Tuna
TIPSY THURSDAY! Karaoke with Karl Lovell and DJ Swagg in the aquarium 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Casino & Sports Bar
“THIRSTY Thursday" – HALF PRICE Draft Beer & Local Liquors ALL Night Long - 533-4114
Yoli’s Bar
THE LOST REEFERS - Live acoustic music - 4PM 662-4885
Barefoot Bar
LIVE CARIBBEAN MUSIC w/ Bad Boy Rudy at 5 pm! $1 Local Bitters ALL DAY LONG! "They good fi dih bak!" 523-3515
Turtle Inn
SILENT MOVIE NIGHT featuring Buster Keaton 523-3244
Tipsy Tuna
MARGARITA MADNESS! Margarita Specials all day and FREE Zumba Dance Party 7-9 p.m! All ages welcome! 523-3089
Roberts Grove
PASTA NIGHT at the Seaside Restaurant
Street Feet Lounge & Night Bringing in Belize’s Hottest DJ’s!!! Open 10 pm til 3 am!!! 523-3515 Club
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
EVERYDAY
Casino & Sports Bar
“LADIES NIGHT” - SANGRIA SPECIAL - 533-4114
Barefoot Bar
BAREFOOT HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT at 4 p.m. Cash + Bar Tab Prizes. 523-3515 Live Rock + Alternative + Reggae music, 5-9 p.m 523-3515
Sailfish Resort Belize
RUM PUNCH Saturday $5
Pickled Parrot
LIVE MUSIC! 6 p.m. by SLOMOJO - 636-3089
Tipsy Tuna
SEASIDE SATURDAY! Live music with Inner Vibrations, 7 p.m. - midnight
Street Feet Lounge & Night Bringing in Belize’s Hottest DJ’s!!! Open 10 pm til 3 am!!! 523-3515 Club OPEN FROM 12 NOON UNTIL… Come Watch YOUR Favorite NFL & Collage PLAYOFFS - $5.00 off All Casino & Sports Bar Pizzas & Wines - 533-4114 DAYTIME BEACH PARTY & BBQ w/ Live Caribbean Music w/ The Entertainers from 1 to 6 pm! 523Barefoot Bar 3515 Sailfish Resort Belize
BLOODY SUNDAY - Bloody Mary Special $8
Turtle Inn
2 for 1 Pizza 523-3244
Tipsy Tuna
STRESS FREE SUNDAY! Colada specials all day and DJ Swagg at 2 p.m.
Belize Ocean Club
SUNDAY POOL PARTIES! Party DJ, great food and drinks!
Roberts Grove
HAPPY HOUR 6-7 p.m. at the Pier Bar
J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar
KARAOKE 8 p.m. to midnight. 503-3351
Pickled Parrot
NFL on the big screens! Food provided - 636-3089
Casino & Sports Bar
“SUNDAY-FUN-DAY” - HALF PRICE ON HOUSE MARGAIRITAS - 533-4114
Laru Beya Restaurant and Bar
INTERNATIONAL FINE DINING with Belizean flair. Breakfast served from 7 to 11 am. Lunch served from 12 to 2 pm. Happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. Dinner served from 6 to 9 pm. 523-3476
Sailfish Resort
HAPPY HOUR 3 p.m. - 5p.m.: $1 off all beer and cocktails
Turtle Inn
HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m. ½ off Local Beer and Rum
Tipsy Tuna
HAPPY HOURS 5-7 p.m.! $3 Local Rum, $3.50 Local Beer, $4 Guinness, $2 off Coladas & $1 Wings!
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
Casino & Sports Bar
HAPPY HOUR FROM - 6pm - 9pm - NOW SERVING FOOD - 533-4114
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Events Calendar & *National Bank Holidays
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Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival: Feb 11 & 12
January 2017 *New Years Day: Jan 1 *National Holiday: Jan 2 Rotary Winter Olympics on Beach next to Tipsy Tuna: Jan 15
February Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival: Feb 11 & 12 Closing of Lobster Season: Feb 15
March Heroes and Benefactor's Day: March 6
April *Easter Weekend: 14, 15 & 16
May *Labour Day: May 1 *Sovereign's Day Holiday: May 22
June Placencia Lobsterfest: June 23, 24 & 25 Rotary Duck Race at Lobsterfest: June 24
July Rotary Club Summer Olympics
September Celebration Month! *St. George’s Caye Day: Sept 10 Placencia Yamaha Marelco Saltwater Fishing Tournament: Sept 9 & 10 *Belize Independence Day: Sept 21 Placencia Carnival Parade: Sept 21
October *Pan-American Day: Oct 9
November *Garifuna Settlement Day: Nov 19
December End of the World Marathon: Dec 10 Mistletoe Ball: Dec 16 Placencia Christmas Boat Parade: Dec 23 *Christmas Day December 25 *Boxing Day: Dec 26 Visit www.placenciabreeze.com
TROPICAL ISLAND EXPERIENCE
$125.00 USD/adult $62.50 USD/child under 16 Boat Departure: 9:00 am Boat Return: 4:00 pm Pick up and drop off at the Placencia Municipal Pier
Activities Included In Price: Snorkeling Kayaking & Paddle Boarding Daily Beach Barbecue Volleyball & Beach Games Hammock Napping
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday @ Sweet Mamas, “Organic Chef table”
501-674-RANG (7264) info@ranguanacaye.com ranguanacaye.com
Sunday Happy Hour 6pm - 7pm