Placencia Breeze March 2016 by The Placencia Chapter of the BTIA

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PLACENCIA Breeze A Placencia BTIA Publication

Celebrating Easter Placencia Style Starting off the fun on Thursday, March 24th is the Children’s Easter Egg Hunt on the beach beside Tipsy Tuna at 3pm. Tracy West-Eiley and Kathy Anglin Wade have been organizing this colourful event for many years.

Good Friday is the time for a trip to the cayes or a picnic on the beach with family and friends. Liquor Licencing laws prohibit alcohol sales that day. The Placencia Municipal Pier is another great area to swim or do some boat watching. If it’s water activities you want, check out Tipsy Tuna’s new Beach ‘N Rentals…rent a paddle board, kayak, mask and snorkel plus or

some of their other water toys.

Easter heats up Good Friday at midnight with some amazing DJs at Street Feet Lounge and Nightclub. Saturday and Sunday it’s Easter Fest on the beach starting at 10am at the Internet Beach between Tipsy and Cozy Corner with games, contests and music both days and nights. Tipsy Tuna has a free concert by Australia Band Conkarah and Barefoot will keep the action going with music and stiff drinks. Placencia Village welcomes everyone to have fun but please be respectful of this beautiful area by picking up your garbage…keep it green and keep it clean.

Unusual Sighting of Humpback Whale

Kath Anglin

By Dr. Annelise Hagan

it – hopefully it had made its way On the morning of 24th February back out to deeper waters. there was a definite buzz around Why the whale had come to our Placencia. The excitement was shallow coastal waters is unknown; justified – a 30+ft long humpback possibly due to illness or injury whale had been sighted just a few although there was no obvious miles offshore. This is likely to be external evidence of this. Maybe it the first ever documentation of such simply got disorientated and lost. It a whale in Belize’s waters. Initial seems probable that this is the same reports came from the Harvest Caye humpback whale that was reported area but over the next day and a to be hanging around for an extended half, the whale moved to the outer period of time in a shallow area off st nd channel of Big Creek port and was the coast of Livingston, Guatemala, last seen behind Placencia Caye. A a couple of weeks ago. The Placencia Sailing Club is proud to host the Placencia Regatta on few hours later, no one could find May 21st and 22nd. Come and support our young sailors.

Placencia Regatta May 21 and 22

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What’s Inside Pg 3 BTIA news Pg 6 2016 Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival / Greta Leslie T-Shirt Logo Designer Pg 9 Rotary Club Annual Auction / Reef Week Events Pg 10 Placencia Sailing Club Pg 11 Point of View - Bitters / Chili Cook Off / St. John’s Thank You / IHS Student Lunch Pg 13 Placencia Humane Society / Rotary Club Scholarship Pg 14 Sidewalk Art Festival Pictures

Welcome Placencia BTIA New Members! Casa Laguna Vista Z-Touch Glovers Atoll Resort (transfer from Belize City)

Welcome Back!

Pg 15 & 18 Placencia BTIA members

Jaguar Lanes Mangos

Pg 16 & 17 Placencia Peninsula Map Pg 21 Events & Calendar / Save the Date Pg 24 Beating Cancer through Music Pg 26 Community Corner Pg 27 Swan Villas’ Art Competition / Creature Feature - Monkey Shines Pg 30/31 Paid Listings

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.

New Tour Guide Training Course Scheduled Placencia BTIA has just received BTB approval to hold a new Tour Guide Training Course. The class will meet for 12 weeks on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6PM – 9PM in the S.E.A. conference room above Scotia Bank, and will include 3 field trips: one marine, one inland, and one ruin. Field trips are usually scheduled on Sundays. Course fees include a $300 registration fee (due with the completed application), and $50 for each of 7 exams (due just prior to each exam). Veteran tour guide trainer David Vernon will teach the course, enhancing the curriculum with his insight, humor and anecdotes from his experience as a tour guide. We can accept only 25 students, so don’t delay. Come into the Placencia Tourism Center to sign up for the class. As soon as we have 20 students, we can officially schedule the start date. SIGN UP TODAY!

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

Lobsterfest Art Competition Who will create the art to symbolize Placencia’s 2016 Lobsterfest? The winning entry will appear on T-shirts, Tanks, Posters, Banners, Placencia.com Facebook, newspapers, TV and … To be considered, the art will be any medium that can be photographed well, be colorful, and possess at least one Caribbean spiny lobster. The winning artist will be awarded a prize of $500. All entries must be received by the Placencia Tourism Center no later than 5PM, Friday, April 15, 2015.

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JOB VACANCIES The soon-to-be opened Naïa Resort and Spa on the Placencia Peninsula is seeking qualified individuals to join its management team. Interested persons should submit a cover letter and resumé, including two references to naiaresorthr@gmail.com no later than March 15th, 2016. Kindly state the post being applied for in the subject line of the email. MAINTENANCE MANAGER

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the Property Operations and Maintenance Department at Naïa Resort and Spa and will execute proactive maintenance systems for all areas of the property. The Maintenance Manager ensures all equipment and fixtures in guest rooms and public areas are in proper working order; completes small repair projects as needed; maintains vegetation/landscaping; maintains all pools for equipment function, water cleanliness and chemical levels; secures and supervises subcontractors for larger upgrade and repair projects; and oversees the quality preventative maintenance and repair of all equipment and vehicles. The Maintenance Manager will also recruit and train team members to respond quickly and efficiently to work orders. Qualifications  Property Operations and Maintenance related qualifications.  Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience overseeing a resort maintenance operation at a full scale facility.  Electrical, plumbing, construction, and painting experience and/or certification.  Landscaping knowledge and/or experience.  Knowledge of pool maintenance procedures.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER The Financial Controller is responsible for the property’s financial support services, accounting and purchasing and warehousing functions. He/she will directly manage the accounting department, procurement functions and electronic data processing systems including IT, and provide all the department heads, brand and outlet managers with accurate, meaningful and timely information on the status of the individual department performance. He/she will assist proactively with cost containment, revenue enhancement, profit improvement opportunities and safeguarding of the company’s assets. Qualifications  Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or business management.  Advanced degree(s) and certification(s) are highly desirable with preferred accreditations of CPA or ACCA.  7 – 10 years or more of progressive accounting experience in the hotel/resort industry.  Proven success overseeing the accounting, procurement, and electronic data processing areas of a full service hotel or resort  Experience with various payroll, purchasing, PMS and POS systems.  A current and broad based knowledge of hospitality financial accounting systems and practices.

DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING The Director of Sales & Marketing (DOSM) is responsible for developing and delivering hospitality marketing and sales communications strategies including internet, CRM and digital programs that will help generate awareness and demand for Naїa as a resort destination along with the full range of diverse aspects that make up the Naїa Resort guest experience. Additionally, the DOSM is responsible for managing all Hospitality Sales and Promotional efforts directly or through our digital sales partner, our sales representatives, public relations agents, and other travel partners and affiliates. Qualifications  A Hospitality Degree or equivalent experience  Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Sales & Marketing Management  Ability to multi-task, take initiatives and problem solve while effectively working in a team environment.  Advanced computer literacy as well as strong Accounting and Budgetary skills

IT MANAGER The IT Manager is initially responsible for working closely with Naїa’s technology partners during the purchase and installation of all electronic and related hardware and software; and then ensuring that all computers, telephone and cable equipment, audio visual, surveillance, and business service equipment within Naïa are operating properly in a safe manner and are well maintained. The IT Manager follows established performance and efficiency guidelines and assists in adhering to cost control/efficiency. Qualifications  Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business Management or related fields  IT related qualifications and ongoing commitment to keeping abreast of industry requirements.  Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience overseeing an IT operation at a full scale facility.  Experience working in an upscale, high volume resort operation preferred.  Experience with PMS and POS systems required  Advanced computer system installation and management skills required.

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES The Director of Human Resources will provide strategic leadership and direction on all aspects of the team member experience that impacts our organization’s business performance. He/she partners with the leadership of Naïa to create strategy and provide support for their individual success and the success of the resort. The Director of Human Resources ensures the organization is recruiting, on-boarding and training and supporting for the best talent and provides the tools required for team members to be successful. Qualifications  BA degree in HR or related field  PHR or SPHR certification preferred  5 years or more of progressive HR management experience in the hotel/resort industry  Experience with various payroll and HRMS systems  Proven ability to train and develop team members  Knowledge of Belize legal policies regarding employment, salaries, and benefits.

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Another Great Sidewalk Arts Festival Saturday, the first day of the Sidewalk Arts Festival, opened with a bright and cool day with lots of visitors mingling with vendors lined up along the sidewalk. As always the sidewalk became a colorful tapestry of crafts, paintings and Jewelry.

There was a demonstration at the Belize Image Factory booth of how bowls are carved from tree stumps with the finished results on sale the next day all polished and varnished. Besides the usual crafts made by Mayans and Belizean wood carvers, there were artisan botanical

soaps, oils and lotions, green products such as reusable bags & biodegradable products and artisan vanilla extract and products made with the extract. Depictions Art “Kevin Baizar” also gave festival attendees the treat of seeing him working on a new painting “artist at work” at his booth. Other long time PSAF vendors included world famous artists Pen Cayetano, Walter Castillo, Carolyn Carr and Matea who generated a lot of interest at their booths. Excitingly there were some new and up and coming Belizean artists also present selling and showcasing their art. Placencia and other Belizean jewellers had their creations on display showing great diversity of design and styles, so Valentine’s Day shoppers easily found something unique for their loved ones. Entertainment during the weekend was provided by DJ Papi’s Sound, Pen Cayetano and his turtle shell band with special guest Titiman Flores playing Garifuna classics as well as some of Pen’s

newer compositions. Emmeth Young and the Talla Walla band had festival goers dancing to his distinctive drum beat style. For the thirsty and hungry festival attendees there were genuine Mayan dishes for sale by Mayan Pride, old favourites festival food sausage on stick by Big Beck’s BBQ and delicious coming out and by 2pm the sun was freshly made Belizean snacks like back out and the sidewalk was full of people viewing and purchasing arts & crafts. The Swan Villas & SilBelize new International Arts Competition timed to coincide with the PSAF, announced the winners of the competition on Sunday afternoon. panades, conch fritters and cakes and sweet breads from Fantoni’s Kitchen. Citrus Sensations were present selling lots of fresh fruit salads, fresh fruit drinks and snow cones, while the PBTIA Bar had cold beers and rum cocktails for sale. Sunday started out rather wet and windy but that didn’t deter vendors and festival goers from

All in all, this year’s festival was again a success for everyone and a great day out for families and visitors alike. PBTIA, the organizer for this event, wishes to thank all the artists, sponsors & volunteers who made this year’s festival a success, in particular our major sponsors NICH, BTB, BTIA, Bowen & Bowen, Turtle Inn & Old Master Rums.

Greta Leslie Designer of the 2016 Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival T Shirt Design Greta Leslie is the owner of Art and Soul Gallery featuring some of the best original works by Belizean Artists. She is located in Placencia Village, on the sidewalk, just north of the Main Pier. Greta Leslie is on the cutting edge of the art painting markets in Belize. She deals with the top painters on a daily basis and is a talented painter as well.

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Rotary Club of Placencia Annual Auction By Wanda Stakutis

about 10,000 BZD ! This proved to be a very On Saturday, February 6, the Rotary Club of exciting item in both the Silent Auction and the Placencia held its 7th Annual Auction. For the Live Auction. The BAL shrimp was the single 5th year in a row, fellow Rotarians from the San biggest dollar producer and we want to thank Ignacio Rotary Club and Professional Auctioneer them for the very, very generous donation. Bill Butcher were there to get things rolling. Just about every business on the peninsula There were over 120 items and services donated donated for the auction which is why we had the from our community and other parts of the best array of items that has ever been assembled. country. We had exciting raffle items, a return The Rotary Club of Placencia thanks the of the Silent Auction and of course the main community for coming out and supporting our event- the Live Auction! Included in the items biggest fund raiser of the year. Of course thanks up for grabs were hotel stays, massages, tours, to all the people who showed up and bid on all Tropic Air tickets, jewelry, pottery, furniture, the stuff! clothing, food items and much much more! The In addition to our members we had lots of help crowd was bigger than ever and there was lots of from Friends of Rotary and from several of the enthusiasm as the items came up for bid. Rotary Scholarship students. With the large

other projects for Placencia and Seine Bight. If you missed the Auction this year, come on out next year! The Auction is held the first Saturday in February.

It is part of BAL’s philosophy to positively impact our communities and to get involved in social development” said Isabelle Gayo, HR and environment Manager at BAL “BAL devotes a lot of energy in working with educational institutions so when Rotary approached us about their plans and their projects supporting education through scholarships, reading programs, etc., it blended perfectly with our philosophy. Being from Placencia, I do recognize how much the Placencia Rotary is involved and proactive in changing and improving the lives of those who need it on the peninsula. The request for a donation came at the perfect time. BAL was at For the past several years Tipsy Tuna has been crowd and the sizable amount of items, every the end of their harvesting season and we wanted the host of this event and once more they did an helping hand was greatly appreciated. to empty our cold stores until the next season so outstanding job. Proceeds from the Auction go towards this was the perfect opportunity to get involved This year, BAL donated 816 Lbs of their famous scholarships, dictionary distribution, senior and support a worthy cause”. Many thanks to quality shrimps for our auction for a value of programs, the summer reading program and BAL Management team.

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Placencia Sailing Club 2015 Optimist Sailing Season By Maria Cabral (PSC board member)

In 2012 the Placencia Sailing Club was founded, a non-profit organization with the sole goal of encouraging and training Placencia Peninsula children to sail, teaching them discipline, team playing and a skill which one day could enable them to be employed as captain of a sailing boat, private or charter. We also dream one day to have a child of Placencia to represent Belize in the Olympics. Big dreams but nothing is impossible if we all work hard for those dreams to happen. With all non profit organization started from the roots of Placencia, funding is always an issue but we as a club have been fortunate to have support from the community in donations and volunteers. This season we didn’t bring back any of the top medals but we got real close to getting a few of them. The Optimist National Regatta season is comprised of 6 regattas’s which carry points per race. These points add up through the optimist sailing season and determine who qualifies to attend the BzSA National Championships at the end of the sailing season’s regattas. On November 13th - 15th 2015, the BzSA National championship was hosted in Corozal. Six of our young sailors were able to attend with three sailors placed in the top ten at the end of a difficult weekend of sailing weather. The highlight for our club was Peter Joo who has only been sailing for 3

years, winning 3rd Place Sailor of the Year. Peter is a great example of what can be achieved when a young person sets their mind to working hard to improve their sailing skills by listening well and practicing hard. Following the Nationals, three of our qualifying young sailors, Peter Joo, Tyler Garbutt and Christian Ferrell Jr (better known as CJ) along with their Commodore & Chaperones, headed to Puerto Aventuras, Mexico for the Puerto Aventuras Regatta 2015.

Fish Y Vino, Barefoot Bar, Pickled Parrot, D’Thatch, Laru Beya, Tranquillo Bar, Placencia Village Council, and a whole lot of other supporters. In final review of this year, the Placencia Sailing Club is overwhelmed by the continuing support of our community and very proud of what our young sailors have achieved; we look forward to seeing them continue to improve. Our thanks also go out to…..

our Commodore Alvin Cabral who has giving up his time to train the sailors, fix the boats, build the trailer rack for the boats, house the boats and attend all the regattas with the sailors. Paul Hagiopian who has given a lot of his time assisting in training, ordering parts and boats to The costs attending International facilitate the club with the necessary Regattas are huge! Travel, equipment, and providing sight boat This is the second year Placencia Sailing Club has had sailors qualify for this International Regatta. Besides introducing International Optimist clubs to Placencia & its Optimist Sailing club, the regatta is an excellent learning experience for our young Sailors.

lodgings, boat hire and entry fees are just some of the costs incurred. Therefore, we wish to send out a BIG THANK YOU to the following business and people whose donations enabled PSC to represent at Puerto Aventuras Optimist Regatta; Chabil Mar, Atlantic Bank, Boris Mansfield & Associates, Rum

& helping with the setting up of marker buoys for the annual regatta held in Placencia. Paul Petite also gave a lot of his time in the past with assisting in training, as well as donating an optimist boat to the club. Muzamanzie Photographs has been documenting the Placencia regattas. SOL Belize for stepping

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up as the sole sponsor for the 2014 Placencia point regatta. Our Board of Directors from 2012-2015. Not forgetting the teachers and principal who gave our sailors time off from school to our sailors in order that they were able to attend the regattas. A special thanks to all of you that assisted the club in any way from buying T-Shirts to supporting our fundraisers, buying raffle tickets and giving the sailors a smile. Without the wonderful parents who support and encourage their children to regularly attend the training classes we thank you for trusting us with their children as we teach them to sail and take them to regattas throughout the country. Thanks all our supporters and sponsors of our sailors for their kind donations which made it possible for our young sailors to attend Corozal and the other regattas. A big THANK YOU to Pickled Parrot, Tipsy Tuna, Tranquillo Bar, “Uncle “, The Placencia Store, Sea Spray Hotel, Placencia Village Council, Rick’s Cafe, Remax, D’Tatch, D’Tourz & Annelise Hagen, Ally Smith, Lou Nicolait, Wende Bryan & Placencia Now. Special thanks to Steve Wark and Tipsy Tuna for sponsoring the 2 sailors to attend the Laser Clinic this year. If we missed naming everyone we apologize but we sincerely do THANK YOU all. Placencia Sailing Club wishes all our sponsors, supporters and our entire Peninsula community a Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year. Let’s go sailing 2016!

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Point of View - A Bitters Sweet Tradition I’m certainly not the first person to write about Belizean Bitters and I bet I won’t be the last. If you are a local reading this, skip it, you probably know more about Bitters than I’ll ever know. But if you are a visitor here in Placencia, read on and get a taste, so to speak, of a Belizean experience you must have. I promise it will be a memory to take back home with you and give you a story for your next cocktail party.

Bitters is a natural, magic elixir that many Belizeans swear by. Made from roots, herbs, bark, weeds, or a combination of all, Bitters is touted as everything from a body cleanse to an antidote to common ailments. The herbal potion is brewed with rum, wine or water. You can imagine the potency will vary with whatever liquid is used.

The bitterness comes from the roots and is somewhat equalized by the sweetness of anise seed or something similar. Usually there are three main ingredients….Contribo bark which helps fight colds, flu, and indigestion. The Billy Webb bark contributes cleansing action as well as adding a boost of energy. The Jackass plant (weed?) helps to flus internal parasites and fungus from the system. Applied topically, Jackass is also used to treat head lice. Let’s hope your souvenir from your Belizean vacation doesn’t include THAT!

smoother than the first. I take no responsibility for anything after that. Ask at any local bar, but pretty much for sure you can find bitters (or as you will soon be calling it, “bittas”) at Barefoot, Sailfish, JBirds or cozy Corner. If you really want to jump on the bandwagon, check TasteBelize.com to see when they might be offering a tour to make your own.

There are few things more authentic to round out your visit…. conch, spiny lobster, chocolate come to mind. As we like to say, “Shotta? Why-not-ta!”. A last caution: Pepto Bismol for a happy tummy, you won’t be the first imbiber Belizean Nyquil to ease cold and to reprise the old I Love Lucy flu symptoms, Belizean Geritol for “Vitameatavegimin” routine. vigor and vitality. If you have a Cheers! shot too many, you might get the Belizean Analgesic…..and feel no pain!

There won’t be labels on the homemade stuff (much of it is) and the key is looking for the nondescript jug at local bars. It may or may not have detritus depending on whether or not it has been strained. But it’s going to be brown, it’s going to be served in a shot glass, So, all wrapped up in one it’s going cheap, and I guarantee experience, you are getting Belizean the second one will go down a lot

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PHS HAPPENINGS

Special thanks to Susanna, from the U.S., By Patricia Celenza who donated several bottles of tick shampoo Thanks to all who visited our booth at the and several boxes of flea tick collars for both Placencia Arts Festival on 13 February! We cats and dogs, and 8 bags of pet treats. Susanna raised BZ $1,365.52 with your purchases of is a regular visitor to Placencia, and each time, PHS merchandise, memberships, and donations. she stuffs her suitcase with wonderful things for PHS!

The next PHS vet clinic will be 19 and 20 March, 9 am to 3 pm. Please call 604-8676 or 523-4306 to schedule pay what you can spays/neuters and all surgeries. Open clinic from noon to 3pm. In PHS building, on the Lagoon, opposite Los Porticos.

THE FURBALL! Yes, the biggest event of the year will be 23 April at Barefoot Beach Bar. As always, lots of fun, with door prizes, dance and Sanctuary Bay Belize hosted a private fundraiser costume contests, 50/50 raffle, and more. Put it at Robert’s Grove on 12 February. Sanctuary on your calendar! Belize donated jewelry and other items for the New merchandise will soon be for sale, so sport silent auction. With a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, your support of PHS with wine glasses, women’s and services offered by local businesses, the sleeveless V-neck tees in assorted colors, and event raised BZ $4.650.00 for PHS! Thank you, baseball caps, all with the distinctive PHS logo! Sanctuary Bay Belize and Robert’s Grove for Stay tuned for more details! turning fun into funds for our pets!

Thank You Judy, Kim, and Dan

By Patricia Celenza

diversity from one litter. We loved watching Keeping them warm was critical during the these homeless pups grow and thrive!” "It’s not every day that a reluctant, 'okay' turns first 3 weeks until they developed their own Since the Edwards chose to help them survive out to be a life changing decision. But on internal temperature controls. Maintaining an against all odds, they felt equally responsible in October 12, 2015, a reluctant 'okay', not only environment for them of 90 degrees the first week guaranteeing them all the best possible chance changed our lives, but saved eight." - Dan and and 85 degrees the next two weeks was essential. for a happy, healthy life in their furever homes. Kim Edwards, with Judy Roberts, foster parents In nature, the mother provides this extra warmth. And that meant not being tied to the end of a of eight homeless pups. For the fosters, it meant a thermometer, heating chain. Eight pups were born on 5 October, 2015. One pad and warming the formula at each feeding. Spayed/neutered, with all their vaccinations, week later, their mother, a stray, was run over Even Carla, the rescued pooch the Edwards’ Kim, Dan, and Judy are happy to report that all by a car and killed in Riversdale. These pups adopted from PHS eight years earlier, helped eight of these pups have found loving permanent had gone 24-48 hours without their mother and out. Carla had been spayed as a puppy, but homes. were in serious need of around the clock care. her maternal instincts kicked in and she would PHS was called immediately. Judy Roberts, PHS lovingly lick the puppies, stimulating their bowel PHS thanks Judy, Kim, and Dan for turning their Board Member, without hesitation responded reluctant ‘okay’ into a life changer for them, and and urinary activity. to this dire emergency, and took all eight pups a life saver for these pups. into her immediate care. Weighing only 13-15 Kim says: “By the time the vet arrived we had Read more interesting stories and learn how PHS ounces each, these tiny fur balls required feeding already bonded with these tiny creatures. Dan serves its community: with syringes every three to four hours with a and I were committed to them now full time. placenciahumanesociety.org special formula. Judy didn’t get much sleep, Even before their eyes opened, we gave them names and charted each one’s weight. Originally or until her good neighbors and friends, Dan and their combined weight was around 7lbs and fit facebook.com/Placencia-Humane-Society Kim Edwards stepped in. into a small Kim and Dan had recently lost Norman, their box, by the 3rd beloved canine companion who had shared their week it was Carla stands guard over pups lives for over fourteen years, so this fostering 34lbs. They became a very important part of their healing were wiggly process. But none of them had ever fostered and requiring a puppies, especially newborns. Judy says: "Just large kennel. At get a syringe and give them puppy formula, is five weeks, they what we thought. I would like to say it all went were eating dry like clock work, but it wasn't quite that easy. Dan dog food four and Kim and I switched off every other night. times a day. That allowed for some sleep time. On the off They started nights, we were always doing research on the developing Internet to figure out how to optimize their care. their individual We had a couple that did not look good. Within personalities a few days, we had changed to a home made and unique formula of yogurt, karo syrup, canned milk, looks. Quite coconut oil and pumpkin. That change helped a fascinating tremendously.”

Rotary High School Scholarships Applications for the Rotary Club of Placencia Scholarships will be available at St. John's and St. Alphonsus March 1. To qualify the student must live on the Placencia peninsula, be planning on attending

IHS (scholarships are good only for IHS), have decent grades and be in good standing in the community. Please contact Wanda Stakutis at Placencia Rotary Club for any further questions. Visit www.placenciabreeze.com

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Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival 2016: Left - Emmeth Young and the Talla Walla Band | Right - Depiction Art

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Page 15 PLACENCIA CHAPTER OF THE BELIZE TOURISM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION 2015 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

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 reservation@ 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 Choco

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 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 Flamboyant /The flamboyantplacencia@ gmail.com 628-1143 Angie Markham French Louie Caye info@frenchlouie belize.com 620-6712 Brice Dial - Mary Tao Glovers Atoll Resort** gloversatoll@gmail.com Rebecca Lomont 532-2916 /3090 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

Laru Beya Resort* info@larubeya.com 523-3473 Ian McField 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 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 523-3117 or 503-3095 Ilsa Villanueva Mirasol Villa info@mirasolbelize.com 523-3481 or 672-3549 Veronique McKenzie

Harry’s Cozy Cabanas cozycabanas@yahoo.com 523-3155

North Beach/ The debanddave@btl.net 523-3207 Deborah & Dave Vernon

Hatchet Caye Resort* contact@hatchetcaye.com 533-4446 or 523-3337 Dasha Shivers

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

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

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

Itz’ana kim@itzanabelize.com 610-3456 Kim Viner

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

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

Pearl Beach House vb53@centurytel.net 523-3409 or 605-0586 Bud & Betsy Valian Stefano Ragagnin 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 Silver Leaf Villa&Cabana yoliebrown@hotmail.com 970-596-9551 William & Jolanda Brown Singing Sands Inn* info@singingsands.com 533-3022 or 520-8022 Maya Kramer 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 Whipray Caye Lodge whipraycaye@yahoo.com 610-1068 Julian & Beverly Cabral White House /The 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 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 Slip Stop slipstop.ca@gmail.com 601-5548 Bill Wohl

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 Tony’s Gym tony@belizefit.com 631-7427 Tony Pinder 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 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 Real Estate Cocoplum Vacation Rentals

Blue Crab Beach House

The Maine Stay

The Villas at Cocoplum

Goss Chocolate Palmtree Designs

The Added Touch Lola’s Art

Global Free House

Seine Big

ht Itz’ana Resort and Residences

Casa Nettuno

Miller’s Landing

Laru Beya Resort Quarterdeck Restaurant

Robert’s Grove Beach Resort Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club

The Moorings Car Rental of Placencia

Wild Orchid Properties

White House

MnM Hardware Water Taxi

Joy Tours Dragon Fly Moon

Cayes

French Louie Caye (16km EbN)

16° 30' 03.1" N 88° 14' 59.7" W 16.500875, -88.249922

Glovers Atoll Resort (69km ENE)

16° 45' 33.6" N 87° 46' 16.3" W 16.759339, -87.771198

NNE

SSE

Police

ENE

ESE

Gas Station

Whipray Caye Lodge (16km EbN)

16° 32' 18.0" N 88° 13' 05.0" W 16.538333, -88.218056

Hatchet Caye (32km EbS)

16° 28' 00.6" N 88° 04' 06.1" W 16.466833, -88.068367

Hideaway Caye (27km NE)

SSW

NNW

16° 40' 55.9" N 88° 11' 29.6" W 16.682186, -88.191551

WNW

WSW

Shopping

$ Bank / ATM

Destinations Belize Tradewinds The Flamboyant Friends Near The Pier $ The Shak

Above Grounds Coffee Art Affair Gallery

Placencia Int’l Academy

Bus Stop

Airport

Sea Glass Inn

Paradise Hotel

Harry’s Cozy Cabanas

Post Office

Clinic

Sea View Suites

Tree of Life Massage A Belizean Nirvana Coconut Cottage White Sand Villa Pam’s Sewing Mirasol Apartments Placencia Eagle Ray Tours Easy Living Apartment

Miramar Apartments De ‘Tatch Seafood Grill Fantoni’s Kitchen Captain Jak’s Cabanas Placencia Now Barefoot Beach Bar Z-Touch Brewed Awakenings Tipsy Tuna J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar Courtenay Coye LLP RE/MAX 1st Choice Tooth Fairy Dental Clinic Placencia Tourism Center $ Tony’s Gym

Dawn’s Grill The Pickled Parrot Wallen’s Hardware PV Plaza One World Rentals CPC Real Estate Solutions Coldwell Banker Southern Real Estate

Sailfish Resort

Tourism Information

Sunset Pointe Condos

Ocean Motion Services

Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor

Boris Mannsfeld & Associates

Rumfish & Vino

Secret Garden Spa

Easy Street 2

Manatee Inn Belize Sotheby’s Int’l Real Estate The Arches Daytripper Catamaran The North Beach Silver Leaf Villa & Cabana Casa Palma Michelo Hotel Aqua Oasis Caribbean Beach Cabanas Lydia’s Guest House Blue Garden House Maya Lodge Harbour Hideaway Dolce Cabana

Placencia

Doranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Services

Lost Reef Resort

Jaguar Lanes

Casa Laguna Vista

Pla n t a ti o n

501-6302838 info@pana.media

Guild & Guild Consulting Barefoot Executive, Ltd. Casa Placencia

www.pana.media

Mangos Barnacle Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach Bungalows Singing Sands Inn AB2 Architects

Bayshore, Ltd.

Maya Beach

Green Parrot Beach Houses

Maya Beach Hotel

Oceans Edge

Belize Ocean Club

Rive rs d a l e n Wa y

bea

rib

Hatchet Caye Office

Hannah Cowell Designs & Studio H

Barefoot Services

Turtle Inn

Los Porticos Villas

BB Yoga Flow

Mariposa Beach Suites and Restaurant

Air Belize Skydiving

Pearl Beach House Placencia Mini Storage Cowboy Custom Construction Sandy Beach Realty

Placencia Humane Society

e illag

Chabil Mar Villas

Splash Dive Center

Casa Del Sol

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Cocoplum stewart@cocoplumbelize. net 610-1009 Stewart Krohn

Pickled Parrot/ The adrianalynn37@gmail.com 636-7068 Lynn and Eugene Upham

Belize Barrier Reef Properties Ltd. pvplaza@bbrpllc.com 600-5714 Peter Dahl

Coldwell Banker Southern Belize Realty info@ coldwellbankerbelize.com 523-3500 Charmaine Voss

Quarterdeck Restaurant info@larubeya.com 523-3476 Ian McField

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

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 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 Dragon Fly Moon rongdi.chen@yahoo.com 523-3662 Amy Chen Fantoni’s Kitchen fantoniskitchen@gmail. com 630-4752 Cleeve Westby Friends Near the Pier robbcarson.king@gmail. com 667-4805 Rob King Global Free House chef@globalfreehouse.com 673-3733 or 615-1748 Jaguar Lanes jaguarlanes4@gmail.com 601-4434 / 629-3145 Manuel Simpson J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar info@jdeesplacencia.com 503-3351 - Daisy & Jeremy

Rumfish y Vino rumfish@btl.net 523-3293 or 666-6934 Pamela & John Solomon Shak/The magsshak@hotmail.com 622-1686 or 523-3252 Magda Morales Tipsy Tuna Sports Bar tuna@outlook.com 523-3089 Salva & Gillian Zabaneh Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor tizy.lory@virgilio.it Tiziana Del Col

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

SERVICES AB2 Architects andrea@ab2architects.com www.ab2architects.com 533-8113 610-0488 Andrea Bacher Courtenay Coye LLP ccplacencia@ courtneycoye.com 523-3282 Tiphany Gongora Hannah Cowell Designs & Studio H hannah@ hannahcowelldesigns.com 610-0327 Hannah Cowell

Lola’s Art Gallery lolasartgallery@yahoo.com 523-3342 or 601-1913 MnM Hardware Placencia duncker@btl.net 523-3517 or 523-3537 Dora Duncker

TOUR OPERATORS TRAVEL AGENTS Air Belize Skydiving skydive@ airbelizeskydiving.com 626-9189 Jeff Root & Teresa Rivers Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club belize@ tradewindscruiseclub.com 523-3303 Belize Trips info@belize-trips.com 610-1923 Katie Valk 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

Hot Guide Belize marie@hotguidebelize.com 610-3270 Marie Carroll

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

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

Joy Tours joytour@btl.net 523-3325 Hubert & Karen Young

Placencia Now placenciacommunications @yahoo.com 624-2651 Wende Bryan

Moorings/The mooringsbelize@btl.net 523-3351 or 604-2861 Renee Brown

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

Art Affair Gallery/The jenari_13@yahoo.com Mangos 604-1906 ot 503-3206 info@mangosbelize.com Jeanna Casey 533-8102 Tom Hudson Frank DaSilva

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

Gabor, Deborah gringainbelize@gmail.com 628-7004

Taste Belize tastebelize@gmail.com 664-8699 Lyra Spang

Glessner, Virginia virgles@icloud.com

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

Hall, Susan McMillanHunter sebelize@yahoo.com

Christensen, Steve gringo@btl.net 610-1399

Hess, Tina

Cohen, Howard & Karen howard.cohen@ sunnybrook.ca 622-6695 Coston, Debbie debcoston@yahoo.com 624-6483

Mertens, Wini Smith, Stan & Mary stanmary@btl.net 523-4306 Taylor, Rand Van Deurzen, John vandeurzen.bz@gmail.com 662-0020

Edwards, Dan & Kim thislldo.dan@gmail.com 622-1656

Ward, John wardord@yahoo.com 662-4885

Dusa, Lee & Gail gail@getdusa.com 663-9087

Witter, Madalon bahialaguna@mail.com 622-3853

Feldman, Babe & Karen cabf@jasarinc.com 610-0356

Westby, Brandon brandonwestby@ tropicair.com 631-3553

Ford, David dfordassociates @gmail.com - 621-7587 Ferris, Ken kenneth.ferris@asu.edu 636-8675

Check out the new Placencia.com website! And be sure to go to http://btia.pana.media/register.php

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

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

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$25

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$50

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Boris Mannsfeld & Associates “Specializing in Placencia Belize Real Estate”

Boris Mannsfeld & Associates has proven over and over that we are the go-to real estate experts either for buying or selling property here in Placencia, Belize. Our team works as one unit taking you step by step for an easy and quick process. You can generally ask any question about Placencia or Belize and we have the answers. Besides being real estate agents, we are also investors and property owners here on the peninsula. Members of our team have developed and built major real estate projects here, own signiIicant real estate (Roberts Grove & The Villas at Cocoplum to name a few) and possess valuable experience that we will happily share. Most of our team is originally from right here…Placencia. And some on our team have moved here permanently with family from distant shores to start life over. We can assist with anything Placencia related. BMA does way more than just sell real estate successfully. We also buy it just like our clients. No other real estate +irm sells as much property as Boris Manns+led & Associates

Boris Mannsfeld Manager & Sales Belize +501 610-0294 USA +1 (303) 881-3874 Skype Boris.Mansfeld Boris@RealEstatePlacencia.com

Mission Bay Development USD $499,000

Frik De Meyere Manager & Sales Belize +501 610-1223 USA +1 (303) 881-3874 Skype Frik.De.Meyere Frik@RealEstatePlacencia.com

Los Porticos Condo USD $499,000

Richard Villanueva Sales Manager Belize +501 615-9511 USA +1 (303) 881-3874 Richard@RealEstatePlacencia.com

Roberts Caye USD $500,000 Apolo Caliz Listings & Sales Belize +501 610-2815 USA +1 (303) 881-3874 Skype ApoloCaliz Apolo@RealEstatePlacencia.com

Funk Caye

USD $399,000

Beach Lot in Plantation

Harbor Place lot

USD $210,000

Marina Home with excellent mountain views

USD $250,000

Beach View Lot in Placencia Village

Beach to lagoon lot in Maya Beach

USD $85,000

Waterfront Home in Plantation

Nikki Muschamp Office Manager/Accountant Belize +501 625-2421 USA +1 (303) 881-3874 Nikki@RealEstatePlacencia.com

USD $250,000

Villas At Cocoplum Condo

USD $545,000

Christi Lopez Administrative Assistant Belize +501 610-9660 USA +1 (303) 881-3874 Christi@RealEstatePlacencia.com

USD $375,000

Zane Burgess Information Technology Manager Belize +501 634-8754 USA +1 (303) 881-3874 Zane@RealEstatePlacencia.com

“Hi BMA team,

Tamrah Lozano Listings Manager Belize +501 615-2118 USA +1 (303) 881-3874 Skype Tamrah.Lozano Tamrah@RealEstatePlacencia.com

USD $110,000

USD $575,000

Road Front lot in Maya Beach

Desorine Leslie Closing Manager Belize +501 610-1079 USA +1 (303) 881-3874 Skype Desorine.Leslie Desorine@RealEstatePlacencia.com

Pauline Linarez Marketing & Sales Belize +501 630-7491 USA +1 (303) 881-3874 Pauline@RealEstatePlacencia.com

Roberts Grove Marina Home

Spectacular Beach Home In Caribbean Way

USD $553,700

USD $495,000

Waterfront Property in Placencia Village USD $1,200,000

“This letter is to thank you for helping with the sale of our condo at Robert's Grove Beach Resort. You were gracious, responsive, straightforward, and professional. We relied on your local market expertise for guidance on pricing, and your advice was ultimately proven when we received an offer for the full asking price. Thanks for facilitating a smooth closing, and for all your efforts on our behalf.”

We have exhibited at expos around the world, this year we will be in New Orleans April 12-14, 2016 at the annual International Living expo. Boris Mannsfeld & Associates is also the exclusive Belize afIiliate for the prestigious Leverage Global Partners and will be attending the Iirst annual Leverage Retreat taking place April 11-13, 2016, in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Our marketing strategies have proven results; there has been a tremendous increase in sales and exposure. If you want to partner with the best, then we are your team! You can even meet with one of our sale representatives stationed at the famous Robert’s Grove Beach Resort, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

www.RealEstatePlacencia.com Visit www.placenciabreeze.com

Call Us Today! 523-3063 Monday - Saturday Sunday by Appointment Located Below RumÞsh Restaurant

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Placencia Peninsula Happenings Pickled Parrot

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Tipsy Tuna 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

Turtle Inn

Silent Movie Night featuring Buster Keaton 523-3244

Barefoot Bar

WET WEDNESDAY – Fun And Funky Jam Session Starts 5pm! Two-fer Specials on Select Beer from 6 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

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

BITTER ABOUT YOUR WEEK? $1 Local Bitters ALL DAY LONG! “They good fi dih back!” Live Caribbean Music at 5 pm 523-3515

Mariposa Restaurant

Prime Rib dinner w/ Yorkshire pudding, potates au us & 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

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

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

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

Robert’s Grove

Poolside Beach BBQ Buffet, 7-9 p.m. Live entertainment. 523-3565 for dinner pickups.

Habanero’s Mexican Café & Bar Street Feet Lounge & Night Club

Paella Night. Complimentary glass of House Sangria for each diner. 6 to 9p.m. Pick ups available. 5233565

Barefoot Bar

It’s A Beach Bash! Live Caribbean Music from 1 to 6pm! BBQ! 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!

J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar Habanero’s Mexican Café & Bar

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

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

Quarter Deck Restaurant at Laru Beya Resort

Sunset Happy Hour. 5 to 7 p.m. $10 Margaritas. $4 Beers. $4 Local Rum drinks. Cocktails on the lagoon after a hard week’s work. 523-3565 Seaside Happy Hour and bar snacks. 4 to 6 p.m. $5 Local Beer and Rum Drinks. 5233565 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 pm. Dinner served from 6 to 9 pm. 523-3476

Turtle Inn

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

Robert’s Grove

EVERYDAY

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

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 March

La Ruta Maya River Challenge, San Ignacio to Belize City: Mar 4, 5 & 6 *National Heroes & Benefactor’s Day: Mar 7 SEA Whaleshark lottery: Mar 10 Flaming Heart Ball: Mar 12 Children’s Easter Egg Hunt by Tipsy Tuna: March 24 - 3pm Easter: March 25, 26 and 27 *Good Friday: Mar 25 *Easter Monday: Mar 28

April Placencia Humane Society Furball

May *Labour Day, May 2 National Agriculture & Trade Show, Belmopan: Labour Day weekend Placencia Sailing Club Annual Regatta: May 21 & 22 Chocolate Festival, Punta Gorda: May 20, 21 & 22 *Commonwealth Day: May 23 Hopkins Mango Festival: May 28 & 29

June Placencia Lobsterfest: June 24, 25 & 26

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July Rotary Club Summer Olympics

August September Celebration Month! *St. George’s Caye Day: Sept 10 Placencia Yamaha Marelco Saltwater Fishing Tournament: Sept 11&12 *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 Misteltoe Ball: Dec. 10 *Christmas Day December 25 *Boxing Day: Dec 26

La Ruta Maya March 4th, 5th & 6th The Fast Forward Team was created in 2012. Participated in 2012,2013 and 2015 La Ruta Maya Challenge in the Male Category. Today the team consists of Steven Castillo from Lords Bank Village, Simon August from Willows Bank Village and Kerah Eiley from Placencia Village. 2016 Making their first time in the Mixed Team Category with the addition of new member Kerah Eiley. The Three members are 1st cousins from three Mcfadzean sisters rooted in Willows Bank Village. This Year is Simon’s fifth year paddling, Steven’s fourth and Kerah’s first.

January 2017 *New Years Day: Jan 1

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

Placencia Lobsterfest June 24th, 25th & 26th

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Flaming Heart Ball March 12th 2016 at Tipsy Tuna Annual Fundraiser for the Placencia Volunteer Fire Department

Placencia Regatta May 21st & 22nd Come out and support our young sailors

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The Placencia Breeze March 2016 Ambergris Caye Oﬃce Barrier Reef Drive P.O. Box 204 San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize Tel: 226-4309

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

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Ambergris Caye

Robert’s Grove Beachfront Condo - US$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.

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

Beachfront & Lagoon front Lot in Plantation Area – USD$269,000 Two beautiful lots comprising .3 of an acre located in a quiet residential area are available to build your dream home. The lots cover sea to lagoon and oﬀer panoramic views of the Caribbean along with the Maya mountains across the Placencia lagoon. Lots are cleared and ready for construction.

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 Joya del Mar Beachfront Home – USD$549,000 (3 BEDROOM, 3 BATHROOM)This ocean front home is uniquely designed for both living and rental income. Located at the north end of Maya Beach, this home features 3 1BR suites each with kitchen facilities and full bath. The home has experienced exceptional rental revenue and is located on one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline on the peninsula and is within walking distance of restaurants, grocery and other amenities.

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

Harbor Place Duplex – USD$285,000 (2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOMS, 2 FULL KITCHENS) Situated less than 500ft from the Caribbean sea and with access to the sidewalk and main Placenca road, this inviting duplex in a spacious fully fenced yard is priced to sell.This property comes with two lots, a quaint octagonal shaped home with a full kitchen one bedroom and one bathroom on the first floor and another full kitchen, bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor and a 150 ft. boat docking space on the lagoon.

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 Great Location Beachfront Home – USD$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.

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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Mainland, Belize Wilson farm in Cristo Rey/ Santa Elena is one of the most unique listings at Belize Sotheby’s Int’l Realty! Over 57 park-like acres in the popular Cayo District. Home, horse set up, orange orchard and two cenotes! Only 3 miles from the twin cities of Santa Elena & San Ignacio. US $629,000 Crooked Tree Lodge was built to be a retreat from the hustle and bustle of your typical vacation! Over 1000ft of waterfront on 11 acres, six private cabanas, outdoor tavern. Established business with repeat guests. US$1,200,000 Cotton Tree Lodge The riverfront 20 acres of land is developed for Cotton Tree Lodge and includes the 4000 square foot Main Lodge with the resort reception, restaurant, bar, gift shop, guest bathrooms, staﬀ dining and oﬃce. US$1,995,000 Ladyville - Fully furnished 3br home plus guest house on a full acre! In the Lake Gardens neighborhood, you’ll enjoy easy access to city activities while experiencing a Caribbean lifestyle. Very well maintained, including many upgrades.

Belize Sotheby’s International Realty offers expertise and international exposure to real estate buyers and sellers for the country of Belize as a whole. The ties we have to the local communities are deep and our knowledge of the real estate market comes from our 25+ years of experience in Belize. A firm with a solid reputation for excellence, we specialize in exceeding our clients’ expectations. With offices located in both Ambergris Caye, and Placencia, our firm covers real estate needs for the entire country. All Belize Sotheby’s International Realty clients receive the expert services of our real estate brokers and agents, who offer personalized consultancy services for management, rentals, and sales. The company combines strong Belize Knowledge and customized consulting services with the Sotheby’s International Realty global network, thanks to the presence in 54 countries with over 700 offices worldwide. Allow us to exceed your expectations in your next Belize real estate transaction. Property Management - Belize Sotheby’s International Realty strives to maintain excellent relationships with the owners with whom we work. Good communication, prompt service, and response time have set us apart in this field. Our services include bill payment, tax payment, maintenance oversight, supply purchasing, accounting, monthly reconciliation, and reporting. Additionally, we are happy to assist owners with unique services which are property specific. Rental Services - Rental Property is a smart investment. But the realities of running and maintaining a rental property, or multiple rental properties, can quickly become overwhelming, not to mention the time and effort involved in marketing your property, selecting prospective tenants and understanding the local market. With Belize Sotheby’s International Realty, your investment is our priority. We handle all aspects of marketing and leasing your property, receiving and scheduling maintenance and repairs, tenant enquiries, rent collection and administration. We build strong relationships with our clients, tenants and partners by providing exceptional, personal service in a timely and professional manner. Belize Sotheby’s International Realty will take care of: • Marketing, listing and showing properties • Tenant screening, pre-qualification and rental applications

JUST REDUCED US$250,000 Rasp Farm in Teakettle - Rasp Farm is all of the reasons we love Belize, wrapped up in 28 acres! The custom designed steel framed home is perched within the hillside and provides unobstructed views of the mountains, wildlife, jungle, and 900ft of river below. US$699,000

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BEATING CANCER THROUGH MUSIC

In Memory of Aidan Andrews Young

Back in May 2015 in the Placencia Breeze archives, our regular readers will remember an article on a rare live jam session of Placencia peninsula musicians who held a pre-birthday gig for Aidan Andrews Young, a kid who loved music and Placencia. On February 6th 2016, a memorial service with family & friends was held at the municipal pier in memory of Aidan followed by a musical fundraising festival with musicians from all over Belize and the peninsula. This amazing brave, funny and determined young lad sadly lost his life time battle with a rare form of brain cancer on January 11th this year at the tender age of 11. Aidan was born June 29th 2004, to all intent purposes a perfectly normal healthy baby in Washington DC, to his mother Julie & father Carlton “Patu” Young. The family shortly returned to Placencia to live, as “Patu” is a well-known dive instructor, tour guide and musician (founder of the Belizean Band Inner Vibrations) in Placencia. At around the 4-month mark Aidan’s mother took him back to the States for a family visit and to get his immunizations. During this trip Aidan started having problems. Following a cat scan it showed he had a large tumour in his brain which needed immediate surgery which was conducted a few hours later. On November 18th, a day “Patu” will never forget, he got the news just hours before he was due to go on stage in Seine Bight. Not just that there was a tumour but that Aidan was undergoing emergency brain surgery in a few hours’ time. As often happens with families in Belize and an emergency occurs overseas, it was too late to get a flight that day, so Patu had to wait until the next day. Only someone who has been in same situation with a loved one can truly understand the shock to see your son hooked up to machines with wires and tubes everywhere and alarms going off all the time. Aidan was having the first fight of his life to survive, which would continue until he was 11. What no one knew at the time was Aidan had a very rare cancer where the tumour would return approx. every 18 months and require surgery, chemo and at one-time radiation treatment.

From a very young age Aidan grasped that without the surgeries and other treatments he would die and the cancer would win. This is where terminal ill children are often stronger than those around them. He stoically took this in his stride but it never dampened his sense of humour and living life to the max in the here and now. Between hospital visits and treatments Aidan lived as normal life as possible as he went to pre-school then elementary, attended art & music classes, he rode horses, skied, canoed, ice-skated, learned to scuba dive, learned to play the piano; he kept learning new things all the time and enjoyed all that life gave him. We have all heard the saying music calms the soul which was also a refuge for Aidan when the pain became too much to handle. Starting from when he was a tiny baby in that ICU ward, there were no old fashioned lullabies for him, what calmed him was music with a strong BEAT. Imagine the surprise of doctors coming on the ward hearing this music and the amazement to see its calming effect on this little baby. It is therefore fitting that part of Aidan’s legacy to Belize will be an annual Music Festival in Placencia. Rest in Peace little warrior rock on, knowing you inspired not just the young around you but also those older folk with your zest for life and ability to smile and joke even when you were suffering the most. The Aidan Andrews Young Foundations first music festival Fast forward to this year and the fastest organized music festival, I think in the history of Belize, was held on February 6th 2016. A few days following Aidan’s passing,

Patu & Julie had the idea of forming a foundation in Aidan’s memory to benefit terminally ill kids from under-privileged families in Belize who have little or no knowledge of how to access help and support. The Aidan Andrew Young Foundation is still very much in its infancy being conceived barely 3 weeks ago and the way it will be structured and work is still fluid. The families are still grieving and there is a plethora of legal paperwork to be sorted out and how it will work but they have a vision for it to be a source for information for families on where to get medical assistance and support. They hope the foundation eventually will be able to hand out financial grants to under-privileged families of terminally ill kids. Ultimately there is a vision for a refuge house similar to the “Ronald McDonald houses” where under-privileged families with terminal ill children in hospital receiving treatment can find safe place to stay and have hot meal. Patu plans to initiate a twice yearly visit to the less developed areas of Belize & teach First Aid & CPR to people in these areas. At the same time, he will be educating people on how important early screening and regular screening is in the fight against cancer in paediatric and adults. How the plan for a memorial service for Aidan’s family & friends here in Placencia with a musical Jam session to celebrate Aidan’s life grew into a full out music festival with less than 2 weeks planning and little funds to work with is nothing short of a miracle. And shows how truly amazing Belizean’s can truly be when we all work together for a cause. The whole event grew in

matter of hours and days and they realized this would be the perfect opportunity to launch the Aidan Andrews Young Foundation and its message to “BEATING cancer thru music” by having an annual music festival as a fundraising event for the foundation in Placencia. This music festival and the foundation also are a father’s enduring answer to this brave strong boy who while in the hospice turned to his Dad and asked quietly “Dad, will they (friends & family) remember me when I am gone?” The reply “I will make sure they do!”. Through the work of the foundation and music this will be Aidan’s legacy to Belize. Patu & Julie thank from the very bottom of their hearts all the musicians who came to play in honour of Aidan’s life: Titiman Flores & Lil June, Lost Reefers, Hot Papaya, John, Mark Finnegan, Inner Vibrations, The Persuaders and Gillharry’s 7 . Not to mention all the friends & family who volunteered to make & sell food and drink at the event, which had now become the foundations first fundraiser to cover the overheads of putting this festival of music on, and to start the seed for the foundation. To all the businesses who stepped up to help out with all the other associated stuff needed for an event of this scale at such short notice. Exuberant thanks to Gillharry’s 7, who not only supplied the sound equipment & lighting but also offered to perform thanks again for the love. Travellers Rum and Bowen & Bowen for their unconditional support and contributions, without which the fundraising bar for the event would not have been possible. To everyone who came out and celebrated Aidan’s life with us on February 6th, thanks for the love and support. So when is the next A.A.Y Foundation music festival in Placencia? Mark your calendars January 28th 2017, this annual festival will be held on the last Saturday in January. Gillharry’s 7 are already on board to perform and are diamond sponsors providing staging, lighting and sound. Travellers Rums are also Diamond Sponsors for next year’s festival. If you wish to be a sponsor, performer or be a part of assisting with this event next year please contact Carlton “Patu” Young. Further information how to do this will be available in near future.

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226-3370

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Community Corner Placencia Tourism Center 523-4045 Transportation Information De Express Boat - 626-8835 • Departs 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. • Return trip - Monday: 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

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Placencia Humane Society Contact Emergency Numbers • • • •

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ADO: • Leaves from Belize City at 8:30 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, 650-1782 Placencia NAR-ANON: 664-8699 Placencia AA: 620-2848

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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

Closed Fishing Seasons Belize Fishery Department

Conch

1 Jul - 30 Sept

Lobster

15 Feb - 14 Jun

Wild Shrimp 14 Jul - 14 Mar

Bonefish

Catch & Release

Grazers

COMPLETE BAN

Nassau Grouper 1 Dec - 31 Mar

Whale Shark COMPLETE BAN

Marine Turtle COMPLETE BAN

Hicatee

1 May - 31 May

Sea Cucumber

Special Permit Needed

Whelks

2 Jan - 30 Sept

Coral

COMPLETE BAN

Diplomatic Listings • Embassy of the USA: 822-4011 • Honorary Consul of Canada: 223-1060 • British High Commission: 822-2146 • Embassy of United Mexican State: 822-0406 • Embassy of Republic of Guatemala: 223-3150

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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Swan Villas’ Art Competition

SIL Mexico for the prizes and their magnificent collaboration to make possible this 1st International Art At this year's Placencia Sidewalk PAINTING: 1st Mariana theme "Organic Living" and as such Contest. Arts Festival the winners for the Cannizzaro, from Argentine, 2nd only one prize would be awarded. 1st International Art Contest Swan Walter Castillo, from Belize (Cayo) The organizers announced they were Villas & SIL Belize & Mexico, was & 3rd Daniela Sartirana, from Italy very happy with the participation, announced. This will be an annual PHOTOGRAPHY: 1st Demian quality and number of artists competition open Internationally Solano, from Mexico/Belize, 2nd who entered in this first annual to artists timed so that the winners Sandrina Svetlana DePaz, from competition and look forward to will be announced at the Placencia Belize (Cayo) & 3rd Céline Demol, seeing this event grow with more Sidewalk Arts Festival. artists participating next year. from France. The 1st International Art Contest Information & rules will be posted SCULPTURE: 1st Levi (Sonny) Swan Villas & SIL Belize & Mexico on the Swan Villa's Facebook Page Vernon, from Belize (Placencia), theme was "Organic Living" split later in 2016 for when the 2nd it was announced at the award into three categories Painting, International Art Contest Swan ceremony that the Judges consensus Photography & Sculpture. The Villas & SIL Belize & Mexico, will was that only one of the sculptures Judged top three in each category be announced. Swan Villas adds Levi (Sonny) Vernon entered really met the criteria of the as follows: THANK YOU for SIL Belize and

Creature Feature By Dan and Judy Dourson

MONKEY SHINES Like a scene straight out of Jurassic Park, the haunting grunts and yowls of the Yucatan black howler monkey are undoubtedly one of the highlights of a visit to a Belizean rainforest. World renowned for its ability to produce high volume reverberations that can rattle the brain, this medium-sized primate is one of the loudest land mammals on earth with its calls heard as much as several miles away. The largest of the New World monkeys, Yucatan black howler monkeys travel in troupes of two to ten in size with usually one dominant male. But don’t let their size fool you, these laid-back folivores are nothing to fear. With a diet that is mostly leaves and some fruits, howler monkeys of Belize are more concerned about conserving hard-earned energy, so much so that they have evolved an unusually large hyoid bone near the vocal cords. This special bone allows the males to locate other males without expending much energy. Yucatan black howler monkeys are endemic or only known to the Yucatan region of Mexico, eastern Guatemala and Belize. Forest fragmentation is considered the single largest threat to the survival of this species and in many areas of their formal range, this distinctive primate has all but vanished. While you won’t find black howler monkeys in Placencia, you can see them in their natural habitat just a short boat ride away to the tiny fishing village of Monkey River. Here the community has helped

Airport, it is also a great spot to get at hitting any potential threat square up close and personal with these in the face. If monkeyshines fail to amazing primates. drive the intruder away, they simply to revitalize the population of lose interest and disappear into the howler monkeys after disease and A Perpetual Sugar Buzz Spotting the jungle. agriculture threatened to extirpate Central American spider monkey in Belize is more challenging, With a diet consisting almost them from the area. Tour guides having disappeared over much exclusively of ripe fruits, these are adept at spotting these amazing of their formal range. These hyperactive primates are on a animals and it is well worth the monkeys are not as easily adapted perpetual “sugar buzz”! Outvisit. to co-habitation with humans as the ranked only by the orangutan and Another community-based howler monkeys due to the need chimpanzee in intelligence, the high conservation project in Belize for large expanses of intact forest intellect of the spider monkey may instrumental in revitalizing the with abundant fruit sources. With be a result of the need to remember howler monkey is the Community long arms and a prehensile tail to multiple sources of fruits and Baboon Sanctuary. There, local match, it is easy to see where these locations. They even create their landowners signed voluntary primates get their name. Spider own insect repellent with a mixture conservation agreements to provide monkeys are the acrobats of the of saliva and lime leaves! Unlike corridors of tree canopy and even canopy, leaping from branch to the howler monkey, spider monkeys artificial “monkey bridges”. The vine to tree with amazing agility. hang out in fission-fusion groups of efforts have resulted in a rebound of Interestingly, spider monkeys not between 20-40 individuals, with the population from several hundred acclimated to humans, put on an size fluctuating depending upon twenty years ago to over 3,000 amusing performance, breaking factors like food availability and individuals currently. Located about branches, urinating, and even group dynamics. 30 minutes from the International defecating, all of which is directed The best places to view these animated, talented creatures will be in Belize’s protected areas, like the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary or other areas where the forest is largely intact. Or you can always plan a trip to the Belize Zoo, where rescued animals can be viewed up close and personal. A third species of monkey, the White-faced capuchin, was reported from southern Belize over 40 years ago, but these reports largely unconfirmed. The whitefaced capuchin’s range reaches into neighboring Guatemala, which makes it entirely plausible that it could be found in southern Belize, it’s presence today is still a mystery.

Photo credit: Dan Dourson

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Whether you are a resident or just a visitor, the monkeys of Belize are another jewel in the crown of Belize’s amazing biodiversity!

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Placencia Peninsula Guide ACCOMMODATIONS

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!

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.

At the Cayes Ranguana Caye: Ranguana Caye is a 2 acre island located right on the reef with 3 rustic cabanas and a view that will blow your mind! Food, drinks, Moorings and all the Caribbean Breeze you can handle are available. Prime Diving and Fishing location. Come for a day, a night or more. Reservation day trips or lodging call 523-3565.

Robert’s Caye: Robert’s Caye is just 10 miles from Placencia (1/2 hour by boat) a one acre island with 4 charming cabanas built partially over the water. Each cabana is outfitted w/ a king bed, full bathroom, hot and cold running showers, and a private terrace with hammocks. A small restaurant and bar, also built over the water, serves three meals daily. An deal setting for honeymooners and sportsmen alike, this “swept away” island paradise is surrounded by crystal clear water. The nearby flats are renowned for Ranguana Lodge: Five private ocean view cabins located right on the fishing as well. Kayaks and snorkeling gear are complimentary to is island beach in the heart of Placencia Village: We have 3 private air-conditioned guests. Come for a day, a night or more. Reservation for day trips or beach cabins each w/ 2 Double beds, fans, large refrigerator, coffee makers, lodging call 523-3565. private bath w/ hot/cold shower, private balcony w/ a hammock. We also have two other cabins with full kitchens, 2 double beds, fans, private bath Whipray Caye Lodge: Whipray Caye is a magical private island in the with hot & cold shower & tub, private balcony with a hammock. Beach heart of some of the best fly fishing flats in the world. This caye has room to Palapas, beach chairs. Tropic Air agent, Gift shop. Phone/fax at 011-501- roam, with two spacious 2-room guest cabanas, private bath in each room, 523-3112, E-mail: Ranguana@btl.net website: www.ranguanabelize.com and verandas facing a glorious Belizean sunrise. Hearty family-style meals are served in our thatched roof restaurant and “Sea Urchin Bar”. Enjoy the SailFish Resort: 6 modern Suites with A/C, TV, Wi-Fi and private baths. natural unspoiled beauty of the coral reef surrounding the caye, chock full 8 Private rooms and 16 Bunks. Pool with swim-up Bar. Starting at $20 of beautiful tropical fish of all shapes and sizes, rays, sharks, turtles, crab, US + tax / night. Book online @ www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885 and even the occasional manatee, all nurtured by the abundant mangroves Tradewinds: Overlooking the Caribbean Sea & the Mountains of on the southern half of the caye. Owner and renowned fly fishing guide Belize! 9 Cabanas w/ private bath, hot/cold, 2 double beds, fans, Julian Cabral and his wife Beverly will make your stay a memorable one. coffee maker (coffee provided), refrigerator & veranda w/ hammock. PHONE: 501-608-8130, CELL: 501-610-1068, EMAIL: whipraycaye@ 523-3122 - trdewndpla@btl.net yahoo.com, WEB: www.whipraycayelodge.com Paradise Resort: Has most of the amenities & all the luxury of a large hotel. We are located on the ocean front. 12 A/C rooms. On site full service restaurant & bar, spa by the sea, all eco tours, diving, snorkeling, fishing, roof top Jacuzzi, Wi-Fi, dive shop, gift shop, kayak and golf cart rental. Maya & Tropic Air agent. Email: info@belize123.com or give us a call at 523-3179/503-3479 Website:www.belize123.com

DINING

North of Airstrip

South of Airstrip

Green Parrot Beach Houses: Maya Beach: 6 mahogany beach houses, De’Tatch Seafood Beach Grill & Bar: Serving the very best in Seafood loft bedrooms, fold out sofa, kitchenette & bath on main floor. 2 bay leaf and Local Cuisines. Open Mon-Sunday (Closed... on Wed)7am until 10pm thatch cabanas w/ garden showers & private beach. Tel/FAX: 523-2488; for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (daily and nightly lunch & seafood dinner E-mail: greenparrot@mail.com; Website: www.greenparrot-belize.com special). Come Enjoy the Perfect View (beach front), Great food, Great Miller’s Landing: Natural Belizean cabanas, lush tropical drink and Music to sooth the soul. Internet & Wireless also available. For gardens, clean secluded beach, pool & thatch bar call 523-3010 Info or Take out orders please call: 503-3385 millersplacencia@yahoo.com Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or Laru Beya Resort: Paradise has an address... Luxurious beachfront outdoor on the Patio. Specializing in Spanish & Creole. Open 7 days a accommodation with a top-rated restaurant on site. All bedrooms have week for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7am - 10pm. Located on the Main A/C, ceiling fans, fridges, coffee & tea making facilities. Suites (1 to Road. Visa & MC accepted. 523-3335 - wendylemus02@hotmail.com 3 bedrooms) have fully fitted kitchens. Ocean-facing infinity pool. Free Wi-Fi throughout the resort. Free use of Hobi-cat, sea kayaks and North of Airstrip bicycles. Miniature golf course located on the landscaped grounds. Daily tours, snorkeling & diving trips and other excursions arranged. Green Parrot Restaurant: On the beach at Maya Beach. Our chef changes www.larubeya.com - info@larubeya.com - 523-3473 the menu daily and features a wide variety of local and international Singing Sands Inn: Located on a beautiful stretch of Maya Beach cuisine. We feature seafood and tropical dishes. For reservations call featuring 6 private, thatched cabanas with own bath and patio as well 523-2488. greenparot@btl.net 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

Habanero Mexican Restaurant & Bar @ Robert’s Grove: Lagoon side Fiesta time! Casual and fun Habanero serves up Mexican food w/ a Belizean flair. Now open from 12 noon – 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565!

Quarterdeck Restaurant & Bar @ Laru Beya Resort: International Fine Dining with Belizean flair. Experience delicious meals, fabulous cocktails Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Placencia’s most complete resort. and fantastic service combined with spectacular ocean views. Breakfast Beachfront accommodations w/3 restaurants: Seaside, Habanero & Sweet served from 7 to 11 am. Lunch served from 12 to 2 pm. Happy hour from Mama’s & French bakery & deli; 3 Pools, Conference Center, Tennis 4 to 6 pm. Dinner served from 6 to 9 pm. For reservations call 523-3476. Court, Gym, FREE Wifi, Gift Shop, Full Service Dive Center, Marina, Gas Singing Sands Inn: Enjoy the delicious cuisine and ambiance of the Visit www.placencia.com

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Bonefish Grille. Our open-air, full service restaurant located on the beach, specializes in traditional Asian, as well as Italian and French influenced dishes. Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials as well as Happy Hour Menu. Open 7 days a week. For reservations or more information call 533-3022 or email info@singingsands.com.

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.

Seaside Restaurant @ Robert’s Grove: Romantic Fine Dining with Trip N Travel: Inland Jungle Tours – Monkey River Magic. 660-7189 a world class menu and wine cellar. One of Belize’s most consistent lgodfrey@btl.net. Located on Main Street & Bruk Pat in Placencia Office restaurants quoted Fodor’s 2010 edition. The Seaside Restaurant serves Supply. breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 7 SERVICES a.m. – 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565! Sweet Mama’s @ Robert’s Grove: Belizean restaurant serving breakfast Tony’s Gym/Belize Fit: We have a small CrossFit Gym. By appointment ($8), lunch ($10) and dinner ($12). Open Monday - Sunday, 7 AM to 8 only. www.belizefit.com - 631-7427

Placencia Now Visitor Services: Information on Trips and Accomodation. Whipray Caye Lodge: See accommodation for info about our restaurant Agent for Splash Dive Shop and Discounted Belize Shuttle - 624-2651 Placencia Office Supply: Business Service – Printing – Faxing – Copies. and bar. Internet. 523-3205 or plaofficesupply@gmail.com PM.

CHEERS

Muzamanzie Photography: Contact us for wedding photographs, Barefoot Bar: Open every day 11 am to midnight. Located on the beach. portraits, web & brochure images. 523-3563 or 603-5143 Live Music Wed, Fri & Sat at 5 pm & Sun at noon. Happy Hour 5 -6 pm. muzamanzie@yahoo.com Largest drink menu around. Creative lunch & dinner specials. Known REAL ESTATE 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 J-Byrd’s: Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open daily from 10am to 12pm. estate company offering real estate sales, vacation rentals, as well as property management. The country of Belize has many great opportunities And live music every Friday’s. 523-3412 SailFish Resort: Swim-up bar and pool open to the public daily @ and offers a very beautiful landscape both on the islands and on the 11:00 am. Cold drinks, cool tunes and fun in the sun. Resort setting mainland. Belize also offers many investment benefits. Our team of Belize waterfront on the Lagoon at Sunset Pointe. $5 BZ daily pool fee. experts will be happy to assist you in enhancing your Belize experience. 523-3309 info@belizesir.com www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885 Coldwell Banker Southern Belize Realty: We are a full service real estate agency and specialize in all property types in Belize. Looking to Art n Soul Gallery: Offering the finest quality original paintings by buy, sell, invest or retire abroad? Our highly experienced team is ready to Belize’s best artists for over 13 years. Open 9-6. 100 yards up the sidewalk assist you with every step. Give us a call at 523-3500 or visit our website from the Main Pier. at http://www.coldwellbankerbelize.com .

SHOPPING

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 on the Peninsula and throughout Belize. Sorry, no factory tours! 523-3544, www.Goss-Chocolate.com, BTL 2013 Yellow Pages, Facebook. Winner 2013 World Chocolate Awards for Goss White with Vanilla Bean.

CPC Real Estate Solutions: Your trusted real estate broker in Belize. We have over 20 years experience helping clients with their real estate transactions and take pride in assisting you with your property purchase. Please drop into our office for a free map of Belize, and no obligation answers to all your real estate questions. We’re located in the heart of the village, next door to Tutti Frutti ice cream. Green Parrot Gift Shop: The in-place to shop on the Peninsula. Featuring 672-9000 or www.belizeproperty.com a wide variety of Belizean, Guatemalan, & Central American crafts. GETTING AROUND

Lola’s Art Gallery: Located in Seine Bight Village 1 ½ miles north of the Placencia Car Rental: 1 mile north of the Placencia Airstrip. Largest car Placencia Airstrip. Look for our sign near the football field south of the rental on the Peninsula. SUVs and Golf Carts. Call: 523-3284 or 625-9573 village. The peninsula’s first art gallery with original Belizean art by Lola. www.placenciacarrental.com 8am-6pm. 523-3342 & 601-1913 Singing Sands Inn: Rentals of reliable golf carts, bicycles, kayaks Wallen’s Market: Hardware and houseware as well as wines, liquors, & (including clear bottom), two person catamarans, snorkel gear and pedal select wholesale items. 503-3316 Office: 523-3128. Pharmacy: 523-3346. boats by the hour, half day, full day or weekly. Located in Maya beach. wallensmarket@yahoo.com. Located just south of BTL office. Serving Call 533-3022 or email info@singingsands.com. 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 Grove is an intimate five-star resort that is ideal for Belize Beach Weddings, or email info@singingsands.com Splash Dive Center: Selected Tour Operator of the Year by the Belize whether you want private ceremony for just you and your partner or if you Tourism Board. Fully equipped scuba retail store and 5 Star PADI Dive want to bring family and friends. Contact our wedding planner Ms. Lea Center. Our 5 dive boats visit several dive and snorkel destinations daily. Itzab: lea@robertsgrove.com or call us at 523-3565 Visit www.placenciabreeze.com