Placencia Breeze June 2016 by The Placencia Chapter of the BTIA

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Placencia Lobsterfest June 24 , 25 & 26 th

Together with the Placencia Village Council, the Placencia Chapter of BTIA will host our 18th Annual Placencia Lobsterfest the weekend of June 24th, 25th & 26th.

sponsored by Oceana and S.E.A. and will bring back their prize winning catches to be used on Saturday for the Lionfish Cookoff sponsored by Marie Sharps.

Celebrating the opening of Lobster season, restaurateurs will fascinate crowds with countless presentations of lobster, and fisherman will compete for a myriad of prizes in the PVC Fishing Tournament.

Soon after the boats are off and away, the 10th Annual Cancer Walk, sponsored by the family of Raquel Leslie Battle, will leave Seine Bight for the Placencia Municipal Pier.

In the wee hours of Friday morning, fishermen and women will cast off from the Main Dock for the 6th Annual Lionfish Tournament

Benque Viejo del Carmen Marching Band, Fyah Statah Sound with Dj Ras & Fyah Jaro, Musical Niceness by DJ Swagg, Superfuria Band, and The Verge of Umbra.

The Rotary Club will sponsor a Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Square with games and fun for the junior set, and everyone will gather on the beach to cheer the duck of their choice to the finish line Entertaining what we expect to in the sea during the Rotary Duck be a record-breaking crowd this Race. year will be exciting performances Sunday begins with our first ever Tri. by Pantempters Steel Orchestra lobster Triathalon, followed by special sponsored by Chabil Mar Villas, events throughout the day including

the Lobster Cook-off sponsored by Caribbean Spice and Belize Fisheries Department, the Old Masters Rum Punch Competition, and the BTIA Grand Raffle. Sprinkled here and there will be a watermelon eating contest, a beer drinking contest, and live announcements from John Palacio of Love FM. Mark your calendars today for a weekend you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget!

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What’s Inside

Pg 3 BTIA news Pg 7 Jessea Marie Lobsterfest Artwork Pg 9 BTB & BTIA Social Media Workshop Pg 10 Placencia BTIA Lobsterfest Raffle Prizes Pg 11 PVC Mothers Day Dinner / Pack for a Purpose / De La Fuente Family Celebration Pg 12 Beautification of Seine Bight Pg 13 Lobsterfest Schedule / Hands Across the Sand Pg 15 & 18 Placencia BTIA Members Pg 16 & 17 Placencia Peninsula Map Pg 22 Battle Cancer Walk Pg 24 New Placencia Fire Station / Placencia Sailing Club Pg 25 On the Peninsula - A Visitor's View Pg 26 Community Corner Pg 27 PHS News Pg 29 Rotary Senior's Lunch / PVC Five A Side / Lobsterfest Event Information / Where in the World is the Breeze Pg 30/31 Paid Listings / Seine Bight Womens Softball Team

THE PLACENCIA BREEZE NEWSPAPER PUBLISHER: The Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (Placencia BTIA) DISTRIBUTION: The Placencia Breeze is available free of charge at the Placencia Tourism Center, Maya Island Air, guesthouses, restaurants and bars, gift shops, banks and other businesses on the Placencia Peninsula. The Placencia Breeze has a print circulation of 1,500, as well as a large online web audience. EDITOR IN CHIEF: Wende Bryan, wendebelize@yahoo.com PHOTO / GRAPHICS / LAYOUT EDITOR: H. U. Al-Ajba, info@pana.media VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHERS: Marion and Ed Carr of Muzamanzie Photography muzamanzie@gmail.com ADVERTISING OFFICER: Cindy Weller, 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: Chairlady, Jodie Yearwood Leslie Vice Chairman, Steve Christensen Secretary, Kristine Small Treasurer, Salva Zabaneh Councilor, Cleeve Westby Councilor, Bill Wohl Councilor, Brandon Westby

PLACENCIA TOURISM CENTER ADDS NEW STAFF We are delighted that Natasha Eiley accepted the position of Front Desk Receptionist with Placencia BTIA. Born and raised in Placencia, Natasha brings with her a wealth of knowledge about Belize as well as a superb grasp of graphic design. Welcome aboard, Natasha!

TOUR GUIDE TRAINING COURSE STARTS JUNE 20th The next Tour Guide Training course will start Monday, June 20th. Please pick up your application at the Placencia Tourism Center. Remember to include copies of your social security card as well as of your diplomas/ educational certificates when you turn in the completed application to the Placencia Tourism Center. Only the first 25 people to turn in the completed application and pay the $300 registration will be accepted into the course.

SPORT FISHING LICENSES AVAILABLE AT PLACENCIA TOURISM CENTER Daily, weekly and yearly sport fishing licenses can be purchased at the Placencia Tourism Center. Daily ($20BZ) and weekly ($50BZ) licenses are issued immediately. Annual licenses ($100BZ) require a copy of a photo ID (Social Security Card, Driver’s License or Passport and are usually ready for pick up within about a week from the time of application.

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.

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Lobsterfest Poster - Jessea Gay Marie The Lobsterfest art contest is a competition I take seriously, and I am excited and honored to have my watercolor art selected as the face of the 2016 festival. I am Jessea Gay Marie, a permanent resident of the Placencia Peninsula, and I admit I did my research on the Caribbean spiny lobster as I considered my design, that wonderful crustacean at the center of our fun lobster festival--not to be confused with those big claw Maine lobsters. I found inspiration in a photo of a Caribbean lobsterman surfacing with his catch; I also wanted to show that the spiny lobster must be caught by hand using only snorkeling gear, making the hunt much more difficult. I discovered Belize about four years ago as I looked for a beautiful place to retire, and realized my move two years ago when I packed up and drove down from California in my Ford F-150, pulling my trailer full of belongings. I’ve recently resettled just north of Seine Bight village and spend much of my time exploring the variety and culture of Belize. Unlike many expats here who’ve fled bleak winters and cold, I moved from the temperate, islandview enclave of Santa Barbara where, as the graduate adviser of global and international studies, I sat in an office nearly on the beach with a view of the Channel Islands. Unfortunately as much as I love Santa Barbara, it is one of the most expensive cities in the entire U.S. and not budget friendly for retirement. I am so happy that in comparison, Belize is perfect for me for many reasons including the wonderful Caribbean people, great food, and many jungle/beach/ diving adventures.

graduate students through their degree requirements, my core self is that of artist. I went college as ‘a non-traditional’ student (polite term for mature older student) after my two sons had grown up and my

marriage had ended, completing a total of four degrees before I was done, including a AA degree with Fine Art Student of the Year award, 2 BAs magna cum laude, and a MFA as well. I taught digital

art and web design nights at Santa Barbara City College in addition to my day career at the University of California, Santa Barbara. And for my own art creative outlet, I began doing public art through street painting at the local I Madonnari festival each year at the Mission in Santa Barbara, CA. The event is a fundraiser for money for children’s arts in the schools, and just celebrated their 30th anniversary May 28th – 30th, 2016. All the street painting festivals around the U.S. started from this one in Santa Barbara, which in turn is based on the one in Italy that is renowned worldwide. My street paintings are large (usually 8 feet by 12 feet), created over two or three days, and then are either purposely washed off or wear away afterwards so photos are all that’s left. Prior to retirement, I attend festivals several times a year as an invited artist, volunteering my artistic creativity, colorful chalks, and the physical pain involved in the back-breaking work to festivals in many locations, including Puerto Vallarta, MX where I created a colorful iguana, San Rafael, CA with my Leafy Sea Dragon seahorse, or my octopus ‘escaping’ from its square in Santa Barbara, CA. I sincerely hope the residents of the Placencia Peninsula and visitors from elsewhere enjoy my artwork, the fantastic festival food, dances, music, local art wares, and all the fun activities of Lobsterfest. And I wish to add my appreciation to all the other artists who entered their designs, as well as to the sponsors and raffle prize donations for making our Placencia Lobsterfest one of the best festivals anywhere!

Although my career was assisting

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Placencia BTIA Lobsterfest Raffle Prizes 1

A Belizean Nirvana

$100.00 Cash Prize

AL Construction

1 granite top night stand

Amik Kil Ha

$100 gift certificate to Maya Beach Bistro

Asha’s Culture Kitchen

$100 Cash Prize

Barefoot Bar

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Barefoot Services

2 separate prizes: 1 day golf cart rentals (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Cayequest Tours

Chocolate/Maya Ruin Tour for 2 people

Coconut Cottage

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Creative Graphics

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Dawn’s Grill

Lobster Dinner for 2

Deja’s Closet

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Dolce Cabana

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DTourz

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Em J’s Jewelry

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Friends Near the Pier

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Fusion Beach

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Goss Chocolate

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Hardcore Fishing Charters

Penn 4500 Spinning Reel valued at $350.00

Hatchet Caye

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Hot Chicks Rotisserie

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Joy Tours

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King Lewey’s Island Resort

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La Dolce Vita

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Lil Bugga’s Music & Services

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Lola’s Art

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Mangos

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Mariposa Beach Suites

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Millers Landing

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Mojo

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Nook (San Pedro)

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Oh Shuga!

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Omars Creole Grub

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Outback Trails

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Paradise Resort

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Patricia Celenza

1 hour Friskie Feet treatment

Placencia Office Supply

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Ranguana Caye

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Ricks Café

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Sail Fish

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60 minute massage by Lee Nyhus

Southern Shores

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Strike A Pose

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Sunova Beach Gift Shop

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Itch Cacao Chocolate & Nim Li Punit tour for 2 people

The Galley

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The Shak Beach Café

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Placencia Village Council Annual Mothers Day Dinner Chairwomen Ilsa Villanueva

Placencia's Oldest Mother Ms. Emma Westby with her daughter Lloydia

Anton Leslie serving Old Master Fruit Punch

Placencia Village Mothers

Packing for a Purpose

Have a Big Impact in the communities you visit. Simply use a small amount of space in your luggage to pack supplies needed by community projects around the world. For more information go to: http:// www.packforapurpose.org/ Pictured left to right: Erin & Chuck Yang, Jason Hoekstra, Sean Rolinson Pictured left to right: Debra & Abigail Tammen, Skip, St. John's Memorial Anglican Elementary School Principal Stephen Whyte

De La Fuente Family Celebration May is a special month each year for the De la Fuente family as they celebrate 3 birthdays. This year one of the celebrations was bigger than most years in that it was a quince anos, the traditional Spanish right of passage when a little girl enters womanhood. Celebrating birthdays with Quinceanera Zoe Yoseline De La Fuente, were Carmita De La Fuente and Montserrat Rodriguez. Happy birthday to all, and congratulations to Qinceanera Zoe! Visit www.placenciabreeze.com

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Beautification of Seine Bight By Maz Carr

The Wagiya Foundation has partnered with the Seine Bight Village Council for the beautification of our beloved Garifuna community. The project is called Seine Bight Rising. The goal is to make Seine Bight an attractive and sustainable tourism destination and to create employment opportunities for our community. BEAUTIFICATION SEINE BIGHT PHASE I - TIRE WORKSHOP - learning how to make artistic planters and garden decor from old tires facilitated by Mr.Lino. In the multipurpose center Dr Anna Arzu and Mr Rob Hirons

were facilitating a Local Garifuna or Justo Augustine tel: 624-8276 have any paint or old tires you can Business workshop to discuss ways Seine Bight Village Chairman if you donate to the tire project. Garifuna men & woman can create businesses which showcase Garifuna culture, food and skills. The planters will be buried with coconuts planted in them along the beach. This will enable the trees to have a more solid chance of establishing themselves and in the long run help against erosion and make the beach area more attractive. They have approx 100 coconut seedlings to plant and so far approx 40 tires, so plenty more Justo Augustine & tires are needed. Contact Michelle Michelle Elizabeth with Elizabeth an intern from Vancouver Island University assigned to SBVC one of the tire planters

Tire Planter workshop

Dr Anna Arzu and Mr Rob Hirons facilitating a Local Garifuna Business workshop

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Hands across the Sand in Placencia

Hopkins, Sarteneja, Punta Gorda Town, Caye Caulker, San Pedro and On May 21st at noon, Belizeans filthy fuels, and say YES to clean Belmopan. around the country joined hands energy. They are joining hands “The damage from offshore oil on beaches, across bridges, along to implore leaders and decision- to Belize’s marine environment, sea walls and in other public makers to end dependence on oil whether here or as far away as the areas to stand in solidarity against and embrace a clean energy future. Gulf of Mexico, is far reaching offshore oil development in Belize's Belize was one of 83 countries to – from lost tourism revenue to economically important marine observe Hands Across the Sand worsening climate disruption. environment. with participation from hundreds Today we are uniting against dirty

Photo by Nick Smith

Every year, activists and oceanlovers host Hands Across the Sand events round the world to “draw a line in the sand,” and say “NO” to

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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 Casa Placencia 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 533-4500 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 Beya/Sea Grape Escape info@casabeyabelize.com 970-963-1099 Midge & Aaron Dallas Casa Del Sol info@casadelsolbelize.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

casaplacencia@live.com 503-3143 or 630-7811 Jacki Tipton Chabil Mar Villas* information@ chabilmarvillas.com 523-3606 or 523-3611 Coconut Cottage kwplacencia@yahoo.com 523-3234 or 626-8425 Kay Westby Cocoplum Vacation Rentals rentals@cocoplumbelize. net 623-7774 Aaron Krohn Deb & Daves Last Resort debanddave@btl.net 523-3207 Deborah & Dave Vernon Dolce Cabana nharvalik@gmail.com 604-6214 Nicole Harvalik Easy Living Apartments info@easylivingplacencia. com 523-3481 or 672-3549 Veronique McKenzie Easy Street 2 theluckyerin22@yahoo. com 628-6447 Erin Ivy 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 Hatchet Caye Resort* contact@hatchetcaye.com 533-4446 or 523-3337 Dasha Shivers Hideaway Caye hideawaycaye@yahoo.com 665-4069 Kimberly&Dustin Ingersoll Itz’ana kim@itzanabelize.com 610-3456 Kim Viner Laru Beya Resort* info@larubeya.com 523-3473 Rene Nunez Los Porticos Villas reservations@ losporticosvillas.com 523-3227 or 607-4448 Barry Snowden

Lost Reef Resort* llr@lostreefresort.com 610-0816 Lisa D’Amore Lydia’s Guest House lydias@btl.net 523-3117 or 627-7970 Lydia Villanueva Maine Stay /The 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* info@mayabeachhotel.com 533-8040 or 627-4718 Ellen & John Lee Maya Lodge maya-lodge@hotmail.com 605-0586 Stefano Ragagnin & Lou McLeod Michelo Hotel harbour21@gmail.com 523-3519 or 626-2518 Michel Ardoullie Miller’s Landing* millersplacencia@yahoo. com 523-3010 or 523-3011 Gary & Ann Miller Miramar Apartments info@miramarbelize.com 523-3658 or 620-3237 Ilsa Villanueva

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

Robert’s Grove Beach Resort */** info@robertsgrove.com 523-3565 or 523-4367 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 Singing Sands Inn* info@singingsands.com 533-3022 or 520-8022 Maya Kramer Southern Shores Resort deb@ southernshoresresort.com Deborah Tinsley 615-4182 southernshoresresort.com Suites at Three Iguanas Annelise Hagan 633-6599 annelisehagan@ hotmail.com Sunset Pointe Condos ewinche713@aol.com 664-4740 Office Manager, Francisco Turtle Inn */** frontdesk@turtleinn.com 523-3244 Martin Krediet Tradewinds trdewndpla@btl.net 523-3122 Janice Leslie

Mirasol Villa info@mirasolbelize.com 523-3481 or 672-3549 Veronique McKenzie

White House /The info@whitehouseplacencia.com 1-732-829-4042 Kirsten & Per Kristensen

Ocean’s Edge oceanedge@vl.videotron.ca 514-6065582 514-6979435 Francine Martel

White Sand Villa eagleray33@gmail.com 661-9516 or 602-9315 Tricia Hernandez

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

AUTO RENTALS Barefoot Services info@ barefootservicesbelize.com 523-3066 or 629-9602 Ian & Megs Yearwood Placencia Car Rental 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

HEALTH, FITNESS, SPAS & SALONS BB Yoga Flow info@bbyogaflow.com 631-7726 Agnes Balawejder-Busch Secret Garden Day Spa lee@secretgardenplacencia. com 523-3420 or 624-6096 Lee Nyhus 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

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@RealEstatePlacencia. com - 523-3063 Boris Mannsfeld Cocoplum stewart@cocoplumbelize. net 610-1009 Stewart Krohn Coldwell Banker Southern Belize Realty info@ coldwellbankerbelize.com 523-3500 Charmaine Voss

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

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

RE/MAX 1st Choice david@1stchoicebelize. com 631-9622 or 523-3666 David Kafka

Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor tizy.lory@virgilio.it Tiziana Del Col

Wild Orchid Properties aline@ wildorchidbelize.com 600-7991 Aline Habib

RESTAURANTS BARS CAFÉS ENTERTAINMENT Above Grounds Coffee keithgmorrison@gmail. com 634-3212 Keith Morrison Barefoot Bar barefootbarbz@gmail.com 523-3515 Cassie & Brice Dial Brewed Awakenings brewedawakeningsbelize@ gmail.com 635-5312 Ryan & Natalie Dixon 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

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 Palmtree Designs muzamanzie@gmail.com 523-3563 or 669-4675 Marion & Ed Carr Placencia Now placenciacommunications @yahoo.com 624-2651 Wende Bryan Placencia Mini Storage celeste1001@live.com 665-0800 Paul & Celeste Smith

SHOPPING Added Touch /The addedtouchhotelsupplies@ gmail.com 223-1461 or 615-0054 Robin McCutcheon Belize Barrier Reef Properties Ltd. pvplaza@bbrpllc.com 600-5714 Peter Dahl 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 Mangos duncker@btl.net info@mangosbelize.com 523-3517 or 523-3537 533-8102 Tom Hudson Frank DaSilva Dora Duncker Pickled Parrot/ The adrianalynn37@gmail.com 636-7068 Lynn and Eugene Upham

Cayequest Tours cayequest@gmail.com 633-6330 Mark Leslie

Markham, Angie Mertens, Wini

Ward, John wardord@yahoo.com 662-4885

Daytripper Catamaran daytrippercatamaran@ gmail.com 666-3117

Smith, Stan & Mary stanmary@btl.net 523-4306

Witter, Madalon bahialaguna@mail.com 622-3853

Taylor, Rand

Westby, Brandon brandonwestby@ tropicair.com 631-3553

Destinations Belize mtoy@destinationsbelize. com 523-4018 or 610-4718 Mary Toy Joy Tours joytours@btl.net 523-3325 Hubert & Karen Young Ocean Motion Services info@ oceanmotionplacencia.com 523-3363 or 667-8356 Delaverne Leslie Placencia Eagle Ray Tours eagleray33@gmail.com placenciatoursbz.weebly. com 661-9516 or 602-9315 Reef CI polly@reefci.com 626-1429 Polly Alford Splash Dive Center patricia@splashbelize.com 523-3058 or 610-0235 Patricia Ramirez Taste Belize tastebelize@gmail.com 664-8699 Lyra Spang

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS Allen, Ken & Elizabeth Christensen, Steve gringo@btl.net 610-1399 Cohen, Howard & Karen howard.cohen@ sunnybrook.ca 622-6695 Coston, Debbie debcoston@yahoo.com 624-6483 Edwards, Dan & Kim thislldo.dan@gmail.com 622-1656 Dusa, Lee & Gail gail@getdusa.com 663-9087 Feldman, Babe & Karen cabf@jasarinc.com 610-0356 Ferris, Ken kenneth.ferris@asu.edu 636-8675

TOUR OPERATORS TRAVEL AGENTS Gabor, Deborah

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

Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club belize@trade-winds.com 671-3268 Ms. Patries Chung

Shak/The magsshak@hotmail.com 622-1686 or 523-3252 Magda Morales

Caribbean Travel &Tours info@ctbelize.com 223-0992 Veronique McKenzie

gringainbelize@gmail.com 628-7004 Glessner, Virginia virgles@icloud.com Hall, Susan McMillanHunter sebelize@yahoo.com Hess, Tina

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Placencia BTIA Membership Benefits

• A page on the placencia.com website with complete details of your business, a link to your website, and as many pictures as you like. • A spot on the centerfold map of the Placencia Breeze. • Your contact information listed under the appropriate business category in the Membership Directory of the Placencia Breeze. • A feature story in the Placencia Breeze about your business. • A discounted listing in the new Destination Belize magazine. • Your brochures and literature displayed in the Placencia Tourism Center, • Referrals to your business given to visitors by the staff of the Placencia Tourism Center. • BTIA member discounts at participating member businesses. • Local assistance with renewals of Hotel Licenses, Tour Guide Licenses, Tour Operator Licenses, Sport Fishing Licenses, etc. • Discounted pricing on advertising in the Placencia Breeze. • Email announcements and news from Placencia BTIA. • Opportunity to have your announcements distributed to all Placencia Chapter members. • Listing on the National BTIA website. • Consistent and relevant BTIA advocacy on behalf of Placencia tourism stakeholders.

Placencia.com website! BTIA Members: be sure to go to http://placencia.com/register

to submit your information and pictures for your own page. The Belize Tourism Industry was formed in 1985 to bring together tourism and tourism related interests to meet the challenges of a dynamic and growing industry in Belize. BTIA was intended and continues to develop as the accepted and recognized voice of the tourism industry in Belize and providing an important link between public and private sectors. The Placencia BTIA holds the largest membership in Belize.

We appreciate our members' support! Please remember to renew your membership for 2016. We want to keep you on our ever-growing list! Also, take advantage of volunteer opportunities! Write for the Breeze or help out at Lobsterfest!

BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS Small 0-10 employees

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H360-Sea View House in Maya Beach USD $225,000

C139-Belize Ocean Club Penthouse USD$300,000

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L352-Huge Beach Lot USD $375,000

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T003- Laguna Gecko USD $130,000

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Placencia Peninsula Happenings Pickled Parrot

MONDAY TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

EVERYDAY

Tipsy Tuna

ART BAR: Every 3rd Monday at 3PM. Come empty handed and walk away with a piece of art! 636-7068 MARTINI MONDAY! Live low key music (Oldies, Pop, Rock, Country, R&B....) with Karl Lovell & Martini Specials 6-10 p.m 523-3089

Turtle Inn

Indonesian Rijsttafel Dinner 523-3244

Yoli’s Bar

ROTARY CLUB of Placencia meets at 12:30 p.m. 607-1300

Barefoot Bar

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

Tipsy Tuna

MOJITO TUESDAY! Mojito Specials all day! 523-3089

Roberts Grove

Mexican Buffet with Mariachi Band at Habaneros Restaurant 7-9 p.m.

Turtle Inn

Silent Movie Night featuring Buster Keaton 523-3244

Barefoot Bar

FUN & FUNKY Jam Session Starts 5pm! Visiting musicians welcome! Also a "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! Garifuna Drumming 7-9 p.m.! 523-3089

Barefoot Bar

DIRTY THURSDAY! 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tell a dirty joke and get the shot of the day for free! 523-3515

Pickled Parrot

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

Sailfish Resort

T-shirts 25% off

Turtle Inn

Indonesian Rijsttafel Dinner 523-3244

Tipsy Tuna

TIPSY THURSDAY! Karaoke, FREE Jello Shots & Dancing in the “Aquarium” with DJ Swagg 9 p.m. - 2 a.m 523-3089

Yoli’s Bar

The LOST REEFERS - Live acoustic music - 4PM 662-4885

Barefoot Bar

Live Caribbean Music w/ Bad Boy Rudy at 5 pm! $1 Local Bitters ALL DAY LONG! "They good fi dih bak!" 523-3515

Mariposa Restaurant

Prime Rib dinner w/ Yorkshire pudding, potates au jus & steamed veg BZ$59. 523-4474

Turtle Inn

Silent Movie Night featuring Buster Keaton 523-3244

Tipsy Tuna

MARGARITA MADNESS! Margarita Specials all day and FREE Zumba Dance Party 7-9 p.m! All ages welcome! 523-3089

Roberts Grove

Pasta Night at the Seaside Restaurant

Street Feet Lounge & Night Club

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

Barefoot Bar

Barefoot Horseshoe Tournament at 4 p.m. Cash + Bar Tab Prizes. 523-3515 Live Rock + Alternative + Reggae music, 5-9 p.m 523-3515

Sailfish Resort Belize

Rum Punch Saturday $5

Pickled Parrot Tipsy Tuna

LIVE MUSIC! 6 p.m. Alternating performances by Hot Papaya and Open Mic guests. 636-7068 SEASIDE SATURDAY! Signature Drink Specials all day and live music 7 p.m. midnight. 523-3089

Street Feet Lounge & Night Club

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

Barefoot Bar

Daytime Beach Party & BBQ w/ Live Caribbean Music w/ The Entertainers from 1 to 6 pm! 523-3515

Sailfish Resort Belize

Bloody Sunday - Bloody Mary Special $8

Mariposa Restaurant

Card games start 2PM. Open to everyone. 523-4474

Turtle Inn

2 for 1 Pizza 523-3244

Tipsy Tuna

STRESS FREE SUNDAY! Pina Colada Specials all day and DJ Swagg during the day!

Belize Ocean Club

Sunday Pool Parties! Party DJ, great food and drinks!

Roberts Grove

Happy Hour 6-7 p.m. at the Pier Bar

J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar

Karaoke 8 p.m. to midnight. 503-3351

Laru Beya Restaurant and Bar

International Fine Dining with Belizean flair. Breakfast served from 7 to 11 am. Lunch served from 12 to 2 pm. Happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. Dinner served from 6 to 9 pm. 523-3476

Sailfish Resort

Happy hour 3p.m. - 5p.m.: $1 off all beer and cocktails

Turtle Inn

Happy Hour 4-6pm ½ off Local Beer and Rum

Mariposa Restaurant & 15% discounts for full or P/T Belizean residents + buy a meal & swim in our pool or play Beach Suites horseshoes at our new regulation pit. HAPPY, HAPPY HOUR 5-7 P.M! $3 Local Rum, $3.50 Local Beer, $4 Guinness, $6 Tipsy Tuna Coladas & Daiquiris, $2 OFF Signature Drinks and $1 Wings! Tel: 523-3089 Stiff Drinks - Tasty Food - Good Times! Come chill with us on the beach! Happy Hour Barefoot Bar 5-6 p.m. $2 OFF Local Rum Drinks including Coladas and Daiquiris. 523-3515

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Events Calendar & *National Bank Holidays June Placencia Village Council Elections: June 5 Fragments of Hope Annual General Meeting at the Placencia Community center 6p.m.: June 14 Seine Bight Village Council Elections: June 19 Placencia Lobsterfest: June 24, 25 & 26 Rotary Duck Race at Lobsterfest: June 25

July Rotary Club Summer Olympics Rotary Summer Reading Program

August September Celebration Month! *St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Caye Day: Sept 10 Placencia Yamaha Marelco Saltwater Fishing Tournament: Sept 10&11 *Belize Independence Day: Sept 21 Placencia Carnival Parade: Sept 21

October *Pan-American Day: October 12 Rotary Haunted House: Oct. 29

November *Garifuna Settlement Day

December End of the World Marathon Mistletoe Ball: Dec. 10 *Christmas Day December 25 *Boxing Day: Dec 26

January 2017 *New Years Day: Jan 1

February Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival: Feb 11 & 12 Closing of Lobster Season: Feb 15

March Heroes and Benefactor's Day: March 9

April *Easter Weekend: 14, 15 & 16

May *Labour Day: May 1 *Sovereign's Day Holiday: May 22

Placencia Village Council for 2016-2019 Chairperson: Ilsa Villanueva Council Members: Warren Garbutt, Jodie Yearwood Leslie, Harald Wallen, Jason Westby, Nadia Westby and Salva Zabaneh Visit www.placenciabreeze.com

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Placencia Lobsterfest Artwork

Many, many thanks to all the talented artists who submitted entries in this year's Lobsterfest Art Competition. The Placencia BTIA Board of Directors served as the 2016 panel of judges for the contest, and though the voting was very close, they chose Jessea Marie's “Snorkler with 2 Spiny Lobsters” to be the official image for this year’s Lobsterfest Tees and Tanks. The other 4 entries are shown below for your enjoyment. We encourage all artists, and aspiring artists, to compete for the honor and the prize of $500 in next year’s Lobsterfest Art Competition.

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Page 23 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 Property Management - Vacation Rentals - Sales Placencia Peninsula

Under Contract Large Beachfront Acreage - U$1, 700, 000 With over 250ft of Caribbean ocean frontage this 1.85 acre parcel is the most desirable on the Peninsula, this location could not be more ideal. Placencia Caye, an island almost immediately east of this property and area of Placencia village creates a natural safe habor and as such is a popular mooring location for visiting yatchs and catamarans. Whether you are planning to subdivide, build or simply invest in land and hold it for resell this is an excellent optionpiece of land in main Placencia Village. Within easy walking distance of the most popular shopping and dining strip.

Robert’s Grove Beachfront Condo - U$425,000 (2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom) Rare opportunity to own a condo at Roberts Grove Beach Resort. This 2BR 2 bath ocean front condo can be rented whole or separately as two 1BR units so experiences excellent rental revenue. Just footsteps from the water’s edge, the ground ﬂoor condo is located in a very desirable building and has recently been updated.

Ambergris Caye Water’s Edge is located 5 miles north of San Pedro Town on the island of Ambergris Caye. This property is a true example of Caribbean luxury with 26’ ceilings in the living and dining areas. U$1,995,000 This cozy cottage property with a pool is located just one mile north of San Pedro Town and is nestled in the prestigious neighborhood of Tres Cocos. This property has so much to oﬀer by way of rental income potential should the buyer opt to put the home on the rental market. U$745,000

Large Ocean front Home - U$2, 300, 000 Welcome to the most beautiful beachfront home on the Placencia Peninsula. Located in the upscale Plantation Area and immediately east of the exclusive Peninsula Residences, this spacious three level modern design home sits on the lot with the largest oceanfrontage in the area (109 feet) and is the epitome of inviting luxury and elegance. Four spacious bedrooms and three wellappointed bathrooms are strategically spread across the three levels of this home to allow for the added privacy and personal comfort of its occupants.

Estate Home in Sanctuary Belize - U$699, 000 Nestled in the coveted estate section of Sanctuary Belize, this stunning home sits on a 2.17 acre landscaped lot facing the Caribbean Sea and with views of the Marina Area This well-built contemporary design home perfectly combines beauty and functionality using 3,800 sq. ft. of space to create three bedrooms, three bathrooms, five decks, two private gardens, an underside parking area and a private entrance to the first floor. Enjoy the peace and tranquility, not to mention the natural beauty, offered in this stunning Master planned gated community without the hassles and stresses of having to build. Great Location Beachfront Home - U$435,000 (1 BEDROOM, BATHROOM W/ DETATCHED WORKSHOP) Enjoy the benefits of living in the most upscale neighborhood on the Peninsula. This beautiful property is located just south of the most upscale resorts on the Placencia Peninsula, separated only by a park area on its northern side. Less than a minutes’ walk along the beach takes you to fine dining restaurant, bar and marina facilities while right off the beachfront is great swimming and snorkeling. The imminent opening of a casino within a couple minutes’ drive will only serve to further increase the value of this property.

Delightfully charming property in mid-town San Pedro. Formerly Asian Garden Day Spa, it is conveniently located across from Ramon’s Village and is within easy walking distance to shops, stores, restaurants and Pro Dive Centers U$250,000 Punta Azul is a subdivision located 10.5 miles north of San Pedro Town on the island of Ambergris Caye. This land is perfect for residential and/or resort development. U$65,000 Villa Opal is a uniquely designed 5 bedroom, 4 bath home located in North Ambergris Caye. The design of this home incorporates many natural hardwoods and designs that are unique to Belize. The villa includes a spacious deck as well as two screened in porches. U$795,000

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PENINSULA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT DEVELOPING NEW FIRE STATION By Wanda Stakutis

In 2006, a group of concerned residents started discussions regarding the construction and operation of a Fire Station and Emergency Medical Center to serve the Placencia Peninsula. This led, in 2007, to the acquisition of land at the Placencia airstrip and the formation of the Placencia Volunteer Fire Department by the Rotary Club of Placencia. Rotary cannot own property, therefore, the land was signed over to the Placencia Village Council expressly for the construction and operation of the designated facilities. Also, since the intent of the Fire Department is to ultimately serve the entire Peninsula, the Rotary Club formed a Fire Board to oversee operations and a charter and mission statement were developed changing the organization name to the Peninsula This last weekend May 21-22, saw Placencia Sailing Club host its 4th annual Youth Sailing Optimist Regatta. We had six BzSA authorized sailing clubs initially registered with 22 young sailors in total but due to unforeseen circumstances only five sailing clubs and a total of 14 sailors were able to attend on the weekend. For weeks before the regatta we had been worried we wouldn’t have enough wind on the weekend to test the young sailors skills but come the Friday morning winds started picking up making this year’s regatta a real testing ground for these young sailors with winds between 10-15kts shifting direction during the day and choppy seas, the young sailors had to put all their skills to work. All the young sailors displayed courage and determination over the weekend but there can only be three top places at the end of the day in a regatta.

Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD). Upon acceptance by the Placencia and Seine Bight Village Councils, submissions were made to the National Fire Service, and a truck and full time firefighter were assigned to the community to work with the PVFD. With the land, equipment and organization in place, a committee was formed to start the planning process to secure funding and begin the design of the project, which is to include a fire station, an emergency medical facility (including accommodations for medical staff), a possible future hyperbaric chamber, and potential patient rooms for short term hospice care. The committee secured the donation of a wooden building and moved it to the site at the airstrip, after which fund raising started to bring the structure to a livable

condition for the NFS firefighter. Initial construction is also planned to include a shed roof over the Fire truck. Once this construction is completed, the plan is to pursue funding of the rest of the project through various sources including, possibly, Rotary International.

process of completing the work on the wooden building for use as a fire station and have formed a Fire Station Building Committee to discuss design and funding options for the remainder of the project with parties willing to donate time and services.

At this point in the process, the Fire Board and the Building Committee were informed that we were to stop all work on the site for unspecified reasons. Recently, however, we have met with the NFS and have received encouragement to proceed, therefore, we are currently in the

It is our sincere hope that the Government of Belize, the Placencia and Seine Bight Village Councils, and the Ministry of Health will be willing to work with us on this important project, which will significantly improve public safety on the Placencia Peninsula.

Press Release from Placencia Sailing Club

the top three with Caroline Sersland (SPR) age 11 placing fourth and Peter Joo (PSC) age 13 and CJ Ferrel (PSC) age 12 placing fifth & sixth respectively. It is a real pleasure to see more girls learning to sail optimists and placing in the top 6, showing this is a sport for both boys and girls, it’s not so much strength as skills and technique at Placing first was Kevin Velasquez the end of the day which wins. from San Pedro Racers, Second They say it takes a village to raise Place was Trent Hardwick from a child, well in Belize it take the Belize Sea Scouts and Third Place whole community to put on a was Jasmine Campos from Corozal successful regatta. The costs are Bay Sailing Club. All the top huge for the hosting sailing club, three sailors have been sailing for as are the costs to attend regattas a number of years now and their around the country for all the other experience certainly gave them an clubs (transportation of the young edge over those sailors who haven’t sailors, chaperones & support been sailing as long. But those less teams, boats, accommodation and experienced were hot on the sails of food). Placencia Sailing Club from

our first regatta has endeavored to help with defraying some of those costs to other clubs by ensuring the young sailors are provided with all necessary meals while attending the regatta. With that, PSC wishes to thank all the volunteers who helped over the weekend, from manning the safety, start and finish boats, those who help keep the stats and scores and those parents both local and from other clubs who helped out where they could. Thanks to our community, the businesses and our sponsors who enabled the funding for the entire regatta from banners, medals for all who competed, trophies, prizes, food for the young sailors and volunteers on the boats and beach, the list goes on & on. Without all your support this regatta would never have been as successful

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as it was. We wish we could name you all, but we are limited to space for this press release but you know who you are and we cannot thank you all enough for what you do to support not just this regatta but optimist sailing in Placencia and countrywide. To those young sailors who this will be their last season to sail optimists in competition, we hope you continue to sail, mentor, and empower the next generation learning to sail & race optimists. The 2016 optimist regatta season is far from finished with 2 more point ranking regattas to come in Corozal in July and St George Caye in September. Only after the last ranking regatta shall we see who will win the coveted Belize National Sailor of the Year 2016 Awards.

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On the Peninsula By Vickie Locke

the Placencia police. I was walking Wheels down at Philip Goldson the five miles from another village International Airport, Belize City, to Placencia. The late morning heat was stifling, my sunscreen had Belize. melted away and the brim of my hat I do a mental check of my rear was way too narrow. A truck with view mirror: Traffic jams, “POLICE” markings slowed to a customer headaches, diets, overstop next to me. commercialization, unparalleled consumerism, sleepless nights, too The uniformed officer rolled down much on my plate, too many plates, the window and said, “Too hot to suppressed desire to explore and walk Ma’am, want a ride?” a plethora of other things that no Instinctively, I flung open the door longer define me. of the air conditioned vehicle, My purse, one carry-on with laptop, thanked him profusely and settled two checked bags and me. After into the seat. For the next few a few stops on the local puddle- minutes I was treated to stories of jumper airline, it’s hello Placencia! his six children and the farm he grew up on. Memorable. I have arrived! I was Alice and this was my wonderland. I set about exploring my new home. My nostrils flared, my lips were parted wider than usual. Still I could barely take it all in. There was simply too much fresh air. The people on this peninsula are warm, helpful and are rarely

entertaining. Or you could simply rent a car. You will share the road with pedestrians, bicycles, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, cars/ I receive my mail at General trucks, potholes, speed bumps, Delivery, Placencia Village. No buses and sadly, construction zip code, no P.O. box. The clerk at equipment—in that order. the post office is clairvoyant. On my Tired of those “dating sites with second visit, without prompting, treadmills? We do have a few she smiled, called me by name and gyms. You’ll love exercising in knew immediately whether I had Placencia, it’s safe to walk, jog or mail—without checking the bins. bike, enjoy water aerobics, yoga or I shop for and eat fresh veggies anything else to work up a sweat. Nothing beats the serenity of riding your bicycle 15 miles from home and trying desperately to smile when you know you have 15 miles to go to get back home.

If you plan for a long term stay or simply a short visit, it’s helpful to leave home at home. This is not where you just left, nor will it ever be. Yes, you will see inefficiencies. (Like the sandwich shop that closes from 12:00pm to 1:00pm for lunch.) Some situations are humorous and others are mind-bogglingly confusing. Instinctively you may be tempted to create a plan to “fix” things. But doing so is like going to a stranger’s home, complaining about the decor…then proceeding to rearrange their furniture.

The government is stable. The politics are crazy and unwieldy… so many promises, with so much potential. Just like everywhere else.

stories and irreverent commentary from her new home in Belize.

This is Belize…this is their home. We are guests.

I’ve been here almost a year and Sunshine…modest breezes…gentle plan to stay another year--or more. rain, just an ordinary day. Expect I am still Alice, and I have been seasonal overnight thunderstorms seduced by this wonderland. with occasional cloud bursts timed About the Author: Vickie Locke to end just before dawn. Blue skies spent most of her career in software and billowy clouds have a standing development for major IT firms, reservation to arrive at some point U.S. Department of Defense and virtually every day. state agencies. She now writes short

without a smile. I dare you to walk down the street and not hear “Gud Mahning Ma’am” several times. This “greeting with a smile” by virtually every local you meet—is a time honored ritual. I loved it and quickly adopted it. I’ve delayed saying this long enough. This place is absolutely gorgeous! There is a list of words describing indescribable beauty. Grab a few, slap them in front of the word Placencia, and you’ll be accurate every time. In fact, the entire country—jungle, mountains, beaches, ruins, the Caribbean Sea, the people—are all ridiculously beautiful. I recall the day I was picked up by

daily. I’m eating healthier than ever. Fast food? Well, how fast it is depends on how much preparation it takes and where you plan to eat it. Tortilla wraps (filled with anything) are the official fast food here. Travel is easy and cheap from Belize to anywhere in Central America and the world. I can plant my foot on U.S. soil in two hours or less any day I choose. Traveling in Belize is a breeze if you don’t mind taking a local bus. Belizean bus service is available to take you virtually anywhere in the country—for about $20US or less. I find the buses provide the best cultural education—unbelievably

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She can be reached at vickie@ vickielocke.com, and Facebook.

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Community Corner Placencia Tourism Center 523-4045 Transportation Information De Express Boat - 626-8835 • Departs Friday’s: From Placencia Municipal Pier - 9:00 a.m. Arrives Big Creek 10 a.m. Departs - 11:00 a.m. Arrives Puerto Cortez, Honduras, 2 p.m. at Laguna. • Returns Monday’s: Departs Puerto Cortez, Honduras 11:30 a.m. Arrives Big Creek 12 noon. Departs - 1:30 p.m. Arrives Placencia 2:45 p.m. Hokey Pokey Boat - 523-2376 • Placencia (MnM Dock) → Independence/Mango Creek: Everday: 6:45 a.m., 7:45 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. (except on Sundays). • Independence/Mango Creek → Placencia: Everday: 6:30a.m., 7:30a.m., 8a.m., 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30 p.m, and 4:30 p.m. Ritchie’s Bus - 631-7073 - Visit www.ritchiesbusservice.com for more info! Regular Bus: • Placencia → Dangriga: Monday - Saturday: 6:15 a.m., 7 a.m., 12:45 p.m and 2:30 p.m. Sundays: 6:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. • Dangriga → Placencia: Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m., 2 p.m.; 4:30p.m and 6 p.m. Sundays: 11 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Express Bus: • Placencia → Belmopan → Belize City: Monday - Friday: 6:15 a.m. • Belize City → Belmopan → Placencia: Monday - Saturday: 3:30 p.m.

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

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Placencia Humane Society Contact Emergency Numbers • • • •

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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.

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 8:00 a.m. Seine Bight Village. Lay ministers. Catholic (lay) - Mrs Dora Williams 523-3527 or 523-3564 • Lighhouse Worship Center: Bible Study - Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services: Sunday 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Non Denominational - Pastor Moore 523-3333 • Seventh Day Adventist: Services Fridays at 6pm; Saturdays 9am Lay ministers. U. Torres 503-2270 • St. John’s Memorial: Placencia Anglican (Episcopal) Church: Sunday services at 8:00 a.m.

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

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Lobster

15 Feb - 14 Jun

Conch

1 Jul - 30 Sept

Sea Cucumber

Special Permit Needed

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Jennifer Jane Wildman is applying for a Malt/Cider Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Bayshore in Maya Beach, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised Edition 2000. LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Gordon Keith Allen is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Coral Cove in Maya Beach, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised Edition 2000.

PHS: 604-8676 Martin Krediet: 610-0972 Doctor Orlando Baptist: 620-1099 Doctor Mia Canton: 6711356 (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

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TEACH THEM/REACH THEM - LESSONS FOR A LIFETIME By Patricia Celenza

and sell these friendship bracelets volunteered at Placencia Humane for real money! Society (PHS) vet clinics. She And they did just that and raised BZ suggested the money be donated to PHS for the welfare of our pets. $126.50! She explained that not everyone Now what do we do with this money, could afford to pay for vet care, and the students asked themselves? PHS also fed four caye dogs. Jessie Bermudez, PIA student Says Jessie: “PHS has many involved in this project, had expenses, and we could help them It was now time to price, market, out.”

time they had invested. They used Peninsula International Academy fake money and their teacher, Miss (PIA) initiated a six-week program Carly di Brita, provided them with for 15 of their 8-10 year old students. the required support. They called it “BizWorld,” and the On 27 April, PIA hosted an Earth students immersed themselves in Day Bazaar, drawing diverse the 21st century skills of how to groups from the village to the start, run, and operate a business. school campus. What they learned, however, ran deeper than just making money. They learned that they also functioned within a community, and understood the importance of giving back.

And that is exactly what the students decided! On 10 May, PHS board members, Mary Smith and Patricia Celenza were invited to PIA to receive BZ $126.50, all the revenues generated by their friendship bracelets.

Students worked in teams to form three friendship bracelet companies. They pitched their project to a venture capitalist, raised capital by selling stock or took out bank loans, purchased the necessary materials, then designed and made their own friendship bracelets. The students kept detailed financial accounts of their expenses and the

PHS thanks teacher Miss Carly, Miss Selena Lucas, Founder and School Director, all the PIA staff, and students for turning a lesson of dollars and cents into a lesson of dollars and sensitivity!

Winners of PHS’ Photo Contest!

PHS VET CLINIC: Saturday and Sunday, 18 and 19 June.

Coleen Creeden

Tara Denton

Mark Felker

Call 604-8676 to schedule spays/neuters/all surgeries. Open clinic noon to 2 on Saturday, and noon to 1 on Sunday. PHS accepts U.S. and Belize dollars and checks to pay in full your pet's vet bill.

Kay Westby

Ciara Vernon

But we soon found out. Minutes These five top picks will grace the after our first contest announcement, the very first photo showed up! And cover of PHS’ 2017 calendar! they kept on coming, right up to the This Photo Contest was a first for deadline, thirty days later. us. To be honest, we had not a clue what kind of response we would There were 80 entries in the PHS Photo Contest! They were sent get.

in from all around Belize, and as far away as the United States and Canada, too!

By Patricia Caleneza

Thank you, every single one of you, for spotlighting that special affection, that intimate bond you You know how difficult it was to share with your pet. pick only five winners??!! Viewing each photo was a gift to us. Each photo was a winner. The love of a pet guaranteed that.

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Rotary's Annual Senior Lunch at Tipsy Tuna

PVC Five A Side Football Trophies Carved by Leo

1st Place: Chabil Mar - 2nd Place: Em Js Jewelery

Where in the World is the Breeze?

Annalisa Clark took the Placencia Breeze up Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley Arizona, USA. She visited for her daughters college graduation, Nicole LaCroix. The cactus in the background takes 10 years to grow one arm and it is called a saguaro cactus. It can grow up to 70 feet (21 m) tall. It is native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona. (Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: We have started this feature again so please send in your pictures with The Breeze from anywhere in the world to wendebelize@ yahoo.com) Visit www.placenciabreeze.com

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Placencia Peninsula Guide ACCOMMODATIONS

DINING

South of Airstrip

One World Rentals: Daily, weekly and monthly rentals. Eleven comfortable and immaculate studios and apartments in the heart of Placencia Village (next to the "Rumfish" Restaurant), close to restaurants, shopping, banks as well as the beach. Cable TV, free wifi, fully equipped kitchenette, private bathroom, fully screened porch, hammocks. Contact Swiss Owner Claudia Hardegger at 523-3103 or 620-9975. email oneworldplacencia@ yahoo.com. Major credit cards accepted.. Rates from 129 BZD incl. Taxes.

De’Tatch Seafood Beach Grill & Bar: Serving the very best in Seafood and Local Cuisines. Open Mon-Sunday (Closed... on Wed)7am until 10pm for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (daily and nightly lunch & seafood dinner special). Come Enjoy the Perfect View (beach front), Great food, Great drink and Music to sooth the soul. Internet & Wireless also available. For Info or Take out orders please call: 503-3385

The Shak Beach Café: Placencia's original smoothie spot with fresh fruit Paradise Resort: Has most of the amenities & all the luxury of a large smoothies. Try our famous seaweed shake, natural juices, veggie burgers, hotel. We are located on the ocean front. 12 A/C rooms. On site full service salads, wraps, hummus, falafel. We serve breakfast all day. Located on restaurant & bar, spa by the sea, all eco tours, diving, snorkeling, fishing, the beach at the foot of the main dock. Open 7 to 6. Closed on Tuesday. roof top Jacuzzi, Wi-Fi, dive shop, gift shop, kayak and golf cart rental. Call us at 523-3252. Maya & Tropic Air agent. Email: info@belize123.com or give us a call at Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or 523-3179/503-3479 Website:www.belize123.com outdoor on the Patio. Specializing in Spanish & Creole. Open 7 days a Ranguana Lodge: Five private ocean view cabins located right on the week for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7am - 10pm. Located on the Main beach in the heart of Placencia Village: We have 3 private air-conditioned Road. Visa & MC accepted. 523-3335 - wendylemus02@hotmail.com beach cabins each w/ 2 Double beds, fans, large refrigerator, coffee makers, private bath w/ hot/cold shower, private balcony w/ a hammock. We also North of Airstrip have two other cabins with full kitchens, 2 double beds, fans, private bath Green Parrot Restaurant: On the beach at Maya Beach. Our chef changes with hot & cold shower & tub, private balcony with a hammock. Beach the menu daily and features a wide variety of local and international Palapas, beach chairs. Tropic Air agent, Gift shop. Phone/fax at 011-501- cuisine. We feature seafood and tropical dishes. For reservations call 523-3112, E-mail: Ranguana@btl.net website: www.ranguanabelize.com 523-2488. greenparot@btl.net SailFish Resort: 6 modern Suites with A/C, TV, Wi-Fi and private baths. Habanero Mexican Restaurant & Bar @ Robert’s Grove: Lagoon 8 Private rooms and 16 Bunks. Pool with swim-up Bar. Starting at $20 side Fiesta time! Casual and fun Habanero serves up Mexican food w/ a US + tax / night. Book online @ www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885 Belizean flair. Now open from 12 noon – 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available Tradewinds: Overlooking the Caribbean Sea & the Mountains of 523-3565! Belize! 9 Cabanas w/ private bath, hot/cold, 2 double beds, fans, Laru Beya Restaurant & Bar: International Fine Dining with Belizean coffee maker (coffee provided), refrigerator & veranda w/ hammock. flair. Experience delicious meals, fabulous cocktails and fantastic service combined with spectacular ocean views. Breakfast served from 7 to 11 am. 523-3122 - trdewndpla@btl.net Lunch served from 12 to 2 pm. Happy hour from 4 to 6 pm. Dinner served North of Airstrip from 6 to 9 pm. For reservations call 523-3476. Green Parrot Beach Houses: Maya Beach: 6 mahogany beach houses, Singing Sands Inn: Enjoy the delicious cuisine and ambiance of the loft bedrooms, fold out sofa, kitchenette & bath on main floor. 2 bay leaf Bonefish Grille. Our open-air, full service restaurant located on the beach, thatch cabanas w/ garden showers & private beach. Tel/FAX: 523-2488; specializes in traditional Asian, as well as Italian and French influenced E-mail: greenparrot@mail.com; Website: www.greenparrot-belize.com dishes. Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials as well as Happy Hour Menu. Miller’s Landing! Seaside Eco-Lodge: Natural Belizean cabanas, lush Open 7 days a week. For reservations or more information call 533-3022 tropical gardens, clean secluded beach, pool & thatch bar call 523-3010 or email info@singingsands.com millersplacencia@yahoo.com Seaside Restaurant @ Robert’s Grove: Romantic Fine Dining with Laru Beya Resort: Paradise has an address... Luxurious beachfront a world class menu and wine cellar. One of Belize’s most consistent accommodation with a top-rated restaurant on site. All bedrooms have restaurants quoted Fodor’s 2010 edition. The Seaside Restaurant serves A/C, ceiling fans, fridges, coffee & tea making facilities. Suites (1 to breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 7 3 bedrooms) have fully fitted kitchens. Ocean-facing infinity pool. a.m. – 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565! Free Wi-Fi throughout the resort. Free use of Hobi-cat, sea kayaks and Sweet Mama’s @ Robert’s Grove: Belizean restaurant serving breakfast bicycles. Miniature golf course located on the landscaped grounds. ($8), lunch ($10) and dinner ($12). Open Monday - Sunday, 7 AM to 8 Daily tours, snorkeling & diving trips and other excursions arranged. PM. www.larubeya.com - info@larubeya.com - 523-3473 Singing Sands Inn: Located on a beautiful stretch of Maya Beach featuring 6 private, thatched cabanas with own bath and patio as well as 2 garden view flats. Bonefish Grille full service restaurant and bar on-site serving breakfast, lunch and dinner along with daily specials and Happy Hour 4 – 6 pm. Gorgeous landscaping. Swimming pool with relaxing deck area. Free Wi-Fi available. Bicycles complimentary for guests. Kayaks, pedal boats and golf cart available for rent. 533-3022 - info@singingsands.com - www.singingsands.com 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 Barefoot Bar: Open every day 11 am to midnight. Located on the beach. Live Music Wed, Fri & Sat at 5 pm & Sun at noon. Happy Hour 5 -6 pm. Largest drink menu around. Creative lunch & dinner specials. Known for Stiff Drinks ~ Tasty Food ~ Good Times! 523-3515. Follow us on Facebook! J-Byrd’s: Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open daily from 10am to 12pm. And live music every Friday. 523-3412 SailFish Resort: Swim-up bar and pool open to the public daily @ 11:00 am. Cold drinks, cool tunes and fun in the sun. Resort setting waterfront on the Lagoon at Sunset Pointe. $5 BZ daily pool fee. www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885

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Belize. We have over 20 years experience helping clients with their SHOPPING real estate transactions and take pride in assisting you with your property purchase. Please drop into our office for a free map of Belize, Art n Soul Gallery: Offering the finest quality original paintings by and no obligation answers to all your real estate questions. We’re Belize’s best artists for over 13 years. Open 9-6. 100 yards up the sidewalk located in the heart of the village, next door to Tutti Frutti ice cream. from the Main Pier. 672-9000 or www.belizeproperty.com Goss Chocolate: Goss Chocolate and cocoa powder made and sold only in Belize. 100% organically grown Belizean cacao, Belizean cane sugar, whole vanilla bean. Sold in grocery stores, gift shops, hotels and restaurants GETTING AROUND on the Peninsula and throughout Belize. Sorry, no factory tours! 523-3544, www.Goss-Chocolate.com, BTL 2013 Yellow Pages, Facebook. Winner Placencia Car Rental: 1 mile north of the Placencia Airstrip. Largest car rental on the Peninsula. SUVs and Golf Carts. Call: 523-3284 or 625-9573 2013 World Chocolate Awards for Goss White with Vanilla Bean. www.placenciacarrental.com Green Parrot Gift Shop: The in-place to shop on the Peninsula. Featuring Singing Sands Inn: Rentals of reliable golf carts, bicycles, kayaks a wide variety of Belizean, Guatemalan, & Central American crafts. (including clear bottom), two person catamarans, snorkel gear and pedal Wallen’s Market: Hardware and houseware as well as wines, liquors, & boats by the hour, half day, full day or weekly. Located in Maya beach. select wholesale items. 503-3316 Office: 523-3128. Pharmacy: 523-3346. Call 533-3022 or email info@singingsands.com. wallensmarket@yahoo.com. Located just south of BTL office. Serving the penisula for over 30 years!

SPA & MASSAGE

TOUR PROVIDERS Robert’s Grove Dive Center: Feeling adventurous??? Our PADI 5 star Dive Center offers daily snorkeling, diving and certification courses and boasts some of the tastiest lunches, best tour guides in the country, and ‘The Dorado’ our 48 ft. Pro Dive Boat! Nitrox and specialty Dive Courses available. Inland, Fishing, private charters, Whale Shark, Manatee, Monkey River and Inland tours also on the Tour Menu for more info call 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 rooftop setting w/ panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea! For more info call 523-3565!

Singing Sands Inn: Offers inshore or offshore fishing excursions right off WEDDING PLANNING of our dock! Join us on our 31’ Cape Horn for a fantastic day of angling action. We can arrange any tour whether inland or water including Monkey Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Located on the Placencia Peninsula, a River, Mayan Ruins, snorkelling, diving, and much more. Call 533-3022 romantic off-the-beaten-path destination on the southern coast. Robert’s or email info@singingsands.com 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 Splash Dive Center: Selected Tour Operator of the Year by the Belize want to bring family and friends. Contact our wedding planner Roberto Tourism Board. Fully equipped scuba retail store and 5 Star PADI Dive Garcia: roberto@robertsgrove.com or call us at 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 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

REAL ESTATE Belize Sotheby’s International Realty: Our firm is a full service real estate company offering real estate sales, vacation rentals, as well as property management. The country of Belize has many great opportunities and offers a very beautiful landscape both on the islands and on the mainland. Belize also offers many investment benefits. Our team of Belize experts will be happy to assist you in enhancing your Belize experience. 523-3309 info@belizesir.com Coldwell Banker Southern Belize Realty: We are a full service real estate agency and specialize in all property types in Belize. Looking to buy, sell, invest or retire abroad? Our highly experienced team is ready to assist you with every step. Give us a call at 523-3500 or visit our website at http://www.coldwellbankerbelize.com . CPC Real Estate Solutions: Your trusted real estate broker in

Seine Bight Women’s Softball Team, The Flames! By Lorris Moreira

Thanks to the effort of several women in Seine Bight there is now a Women’s Softball Team. They have proudly named themselves The Flames and expect to be on fire! The ages are 18-40 and the objective is to get fit, keep their minds and bodies occupied and to think positive thoughts. Some of the women currently are not working and having some trouble finding a job and having something like this to look forward to helps keep them balanced and optimistic. The members so far are Lorris Moreira, Christy Martinez, Shannon Augustine, Laverne Valerio, Andrea Valerio, Beata Guzman, Tiffany Moreia, Jacey Williams, Janelle Ramirez, Rosita Valerio, Briannie Augustine, Allana Castillo, Paula Martinez, Norma Leslie, Naomi Moreira, Muriel Moreira, and Merl Palacio. They are already entered in a competition headed by the Zabanehs in Independence. As with everything, funding is needed for equipment to keep a program like this going. Please cheer these ladies on for this brand new wonderful program in Seine Bight Village!

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Sunday Happy Hour 6pm - 7pm