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Yurumein November 19th At Tipsy Tuna November 19th in Belize is celebrated as Garifuna Settlement Day. The celebration usually begins very early in the morning of the 19th with the re-enactment of the Garifuna arrival, known as the Yurumein, to the shores of Belize. A few years ago, the Tipsy Tuna began doing the Yurumein at 3:00 in the afternoon, rather than early in the morning allowing more people to be a part of this special occasion. It is followed by dancing, singing and a big party! So, if you want to see an integral part of Belize's Garifuna culture and you can't make it to one of the early morning Yurumein, then come out to the beach at Tipsy Tuna at 3 p.m. on November 19th!
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Chef Trinell’s Culinary Journey & Garifuna Specialties by Trinell Smith
Darnell, Tridean, Trinity and DJ. I was born in the unique town They have been a big support and inspiration throughout these years of Dangriga in Southern Belize of my culinary journey where the culture and food is very inspiring. For a teenager growing Over the years cooking has become up in Dangriga, there was a lot to more than just a passion to me, learn especially when it came to the almost to the point of an obsession. Mastering all the different culinary kitchen, the corner stone foundation techniques and traditions from north of developing my curiosity to to south, local and international, flavors and food. combining sea and land and fussing I eventually moved to Seine Bight, homemade recipes that were passed which has been my home for down to me from generations ago the past 17 years along with my and applying them to my day to day husband and five kids, Desean, cooking.
Hudut (4 servings)
Bundiga (Matilda foot)
Sweet Potato Pudding
A true blessing that has molded me to be the chef that I am now has been passing down my knowledge to others and to achieve my goals by learning every day something new and expanding my knowledge. This has inspired me to open my very own humble little kitchen T&J food and Grill and catering service successfully. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for continuing to believe in me and making my dreams a reality.
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6 green plantain
6 Green Banana
3 lb. sweet potato
3 lbs. cassava
4 plate size whole fish
2 Whole Fish
1-cup brown sugar
6 cups of coconut milk
4 Cups Coconut Coconut Milk
1 ½ cup coconut milk (from fresh coconut)
4 cloves garlic 4 leaves of basil 1 tsp oregano ½ lb. onion ½ lb. bell pepper 6 okras Salt and pepper to taste Peel plantain and cut in half and place in pot of water boil for 25 minutes, set aside to cool down, grate coconut add warm water and strain add to another pot add garlic, oregano, basil, onion, bell peppers and salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil. Season fish and half fry and put into broth for 15 minutes.
Fresh
3 Clove Garlic
½ stick butter 2 tbsp. vanilla 1-cup coconut milk
4 Leaves Basil
¼ lb. ginger
1 tsp Oregano ½ lb. Bell Pepper 6 Okra ½ lb. Onion Salt and Pepper to taste Peel and grate banana set aside, grate coconut add warm water and strain, combine in a pot remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, using a spoon add grated banana on at a time, simmer for 25 minutes. Served with rice or cassava bread. Mannnnnnnnnnn I tell yuhhh
Grate potato, ginger, and place in a pot with rest of ingredient cook on medium heat stirring until sticky then place in a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes. A short History of the Garinagu or sometime referred to as the Garifuna, which is their language, are the people that are descendants of the Carib Indians and Black Africans. Traditional Garinagu communities are found along the southern coast of Belize in small fishing villages with traditional cuisine mostly rich, heavy and flavorful with staple food
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2 tbsp. vanilla 2 cups brown sugar Grate cassava and strain, add to a pot with vanilla, coconut milk, brown sugar, and bring to a low boil stirring occasionally until thick and creamy. like cassava that is made into bread, porridge, dessert even wine. Other food like Hudut is very common and Darasa the garinigu version of tamales are all fun to make but labor intense. The livelihood of the Garinagu culture has been fostered by many talented painters, musicians and craftsmen and perhaps their biggest contribution is through music using their Drums.
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What’s Inside
Pg 3 Chef Trinell's Garifuna Specials Pg 6 Young Runners for Life Pg 7 Croc Corner Pg 8 Halloween in Placencia Pg 9 From the Fire Hearth - Garifuna Cuisine Pg 10 Fragments of Hope Press Release / End of the World Marathon Pg 11 PHS What's Happening / Seine Bight Girls Running Club Pg 15 & 18 Placencia BTIA Members Pg 16 & 17 Placencia Peninsula Map Pg 19 Ms. Cunchie's 80th Pg 20/21 Placencia Peninsula Guide Pg 22 A Call for Artists / Miracle on Elf Street Pg 23 S.E.A. at Laughing Bird Caye / Kirwin Ramirez Pg 26 Community Corner Pg 27 John B's Obit Pg 28 Rotary Ladies Gala / Rotary Seniors Day / Placencia Sailing Club Awards Pg 29 Mistletoe Ball Pg 30 Placencia Peninsula Happenings Pg 31 Calender of Events
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PUBLISHER: The Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (Placencia BTIA) DISTRIBUTION: The Placencia Breeze is available free of charge at the Placencia Tourism Center, Maya Island Air, guesthouses, restaurants and bars, gift shops, banks and other businesses on the Placencia Peninsula. The Placencia Breeze has a print circulation of 1500, as well as a large online web audience. EDITOR IN CHIEF: Wende Bryan, wendebelize@yahoo.com PHOTO / GRAPHICS / LAYOUT EDITOR: H. U. Al-Ajba, info@pana.media VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHERS: Marion and Ed Carr of Muzamanzie Photography muzamanzie@gmail.com ADVERTISING OFFICER: Jenria Lozano, director@placencia.com PRINTER: Norman’s Printing House, Belize City THE PLACENCIA BREEZE: The Placencia Tourism Center, Placencia, Stann Creek, Belize. Phone: 523-4045 PLACENCIA BTIA BOARD: Jodie Yearwood Leslie - President Salvador Zabaneh - Vice President Elysia Dial - Treasurer Maretha McCullock - Secretary Kristine Small - Councilor Arreini Palacio Morgan - Councilor Deborah Cooper - Councilor Brandon Westby - Councilor
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Mistletoe Raffle Prizes to Date Out of the village (Vacationing in Suga City)
8. Paradise Resort - Dinner for 2 with local drinks.
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Hotel De La Fuente partnering with El Gran Mestizo Riverside cabins (Orange Walk) - 1 night stay for 2 including breakfast (valued at $195.00BZE) and Dinner for 2 sponsored by Nahil Nayab.
9. Casa Placencia - 1 night stay in our Garden Room with queen bed, bike and kayak
25. Chabil Mar Villa - 1 overnight stay
Caves Branch – 2 nights stay in Jungle Bungalow + daily breakfast for 2. Room booking based on availability and no refund for unused portion of package, Blackout dates in effect. Chaa Creek – 2 Nights stay for 2. The package includes Luxury cottage accommodation and guided tours of natural history center, butterfly exhibit, rainforest medicinal plant trail, hiking on the Ruta Maya trail system, canoeing on the Macal River & early morning bird watching. NAIA Resort & Spa - is excited to offer a weekend stay for 2. Room and continental breakfast, an amazing 60 minute couple’s massage treatment at our breath taking Spa Retreat where our inspired therapists work their restorative magic and dinner for 2 at our 1981 Restaurant ($150.00). Bliss awaits a very special couple, only at Naïa Resort and Spa. 1. Above Grounds Coffee $25.00 gift certificate 2. Above Grounds Coffee $25.00 gift certificate 3. Above Grounds Coffee $25.00 gift certificate 4. Above Grounds Coffee $25.00 gift certificate 5. Placencia Eagle Ray Tours - Silk Caye trip for 1, lunch Drinks, Gears and park fees 6. Manatee Inn - 4bottles of wine. 7. Barefoot Services - One day golf cart rental
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10. Nook - $100 Gift certificate 11. Mojos - $100 Gift Certificate 12. Taste Belize Tours Ixcacao Chocolate and waterfall tour for 2 13. Bayshore Bijou Suite Gift Certificate For 2 dozen chocolates valued at $27.00 14. Wendy’s - Dinner for 2 15. D Tourz - 1 Cockscomb tour for 2 16. D-Tourz - 1 Cockscomb night tour for 2 17. Goss Chocolate - 2 Boxes of Goss Chocolate, milk or dark 18. Seahorse Dive Shop snorkel trip for 2 or dive trip for two 19. Tree of Life Massage Studio - Full Body Massage 20. Truly Wild BelizeJaguar Paw tour for 1 21. Truly Wild Belize Xunantunich Tour for 1 22. Tipsy Tuna - $100 bar tab 23. Barefoot Bar - $100 Bar Tab 24. Streetfeet Lounge & Night club - $70 bar tab
26. Sunova Beach Gift Shop - $50.00 Gift Certificate 27. Pickled Parrot - Dinner or Lunch for 2 28. D Thatch - Dinner for 2 29. La Dolce Vita - 1 Bottle of red or white wine. 30. A Belizean Nirvana $150 Gift Certificate 31. Mangos - 2 entrees, 2 appetizers, 2 desert and 2 drink of choice. 32. Strike a Pose - $50 Gift Certificate for Female apparel 33. Strike a Pose - $50 Gift Certificate for Male apparel 34. Tutti Frutti - $25 Gift Certificate 35. Tutti Frutti - $25 Gift Certificate 36. Tutti Frutti- $25 Gift Certificate 37. Tutti Frutti - $25 Gift Certificate 38. Z-Touch - 1 facial plus micro dermabrasion by Ysela valued at $125 39. Bunches of Fun Banana Farm Tour - Tour for 4 pax Valued at $120 40. Hatchet Caye Resort - 2 night stay for 2.
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YOUNG RUNNERS FOR LIFE/SWAN VILLA RACE Sunday, November 5, will be the fourth and last of this year in the series of Young Runners for Life race. This last race is being held in conjunction to the 4th annual Swan Villa race which has changed its venue to the village of Seine Bight this year. The Swan Villa race is the lead up race to the End of the World Marathon held on December 10.
registered for the half marathon will be running 10K. Ribbons for the winner’s boy, girl, each age category, for the first three places will be awarded that day. After this last race, all the points accumulated over the series of 4 races will be tallied and an award ceremony will be held in December. There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes for the best The children will have to be at the overall scores in each age category ball field in Seine Bight 6:30 AM boy and girl. Many thanks to part to register and get their bibs. Pre- time Seine Bight resident Maureen registration will be held the week Kolb for the donation of the prizes. before at St. Alphonsus. Students As with all races it takes a lot can also contact Wanda Stakutis or to organize the event and many Kirwin Ramirez to register. Early volunteers are needed to make this registration is $1, registration the happen. Rodolfo Saenz de Ugarte day of the race is $2. The race is and Dan Edwards are the major open to all students between the forces in the organization of all the ages of 9-18 in Belize and even logistical details to make this race visiting kids can run if they would happen. They organize the timing; like to join in the fun. Ages 9-11 course design and Dan organizes will be running 2.5K, 12-14 will the volunteers needed to make this run 5K, 15-18 and any student happen. As there are little kids running on the road many volunteers are needed to make sure they stay safe. If you want to be part of this very moving event please contact Dan Edwards. Volunteers are still needed, including a couple of people on bikes to follow the young children and a few runners to run with them. The normal runners for these races are going to be running the Swan Villa 10K so are unavailable. Or of course you can just come and cheer the kids on!
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Croc Corner Celebrating CROCtober
by Executive Director Dr. Marisa keeping fish and crab populations Tellez and Program Coordinator healthy, and that keeping crocodiles healthy means keeping trash out Miriam Boucher October was an exciting and busy of their habitats. The CRC is so month for the Crocodile Research excited to see the community’s Coalition (CRC) as they joined support and enthusiasm in learning colleagues internationally in about crocodiles and putting celebration of CROCtober– a full their new knowledge to work by month of crocodile awareness and becoming local wildlife champions education! If you follow the CRC of crocodile conservation and Just recently, the social media accounts, you likely coexistence. noticed our daily CROCtober Facts Placencia Police illustrated their that included information on basic dedication to Belize’s crocodiles by crocodile facts, folklore, as well as contacting the CRC in regards to suggestions on how to coexist with a sick crocodile they found on the crocodiles (if you missed it, don’t road. The croc is currently getting worry! Just check out the CRC blog some good old TLC by the CRC and Belize Wildlife Referral & A Load of Croc for a summary!).
Clinic, and we look forward to this • It is ILLEGAL to buy or sell crocs and hicatee animal’s recovering. Thank you again Placencia Police for being our • It is ILLEGAL to hunt and local example of what it means to consume crocodiles be Wildlife Heroes! • It is ILLEGAL to hunt hicatee Crocodiles are not the only animals between 1st May and 31st May. No person can hold more to be celebrated in October… the than 3 hicatees on them at any CRC teamed up with BFREE in also time or transport more than 5 educating about the hicatee turtle in a vehicle during the hunting as October is also Hicatee Turtle season. Awareness Month. The hicatee turtle is critically endangered in Belize, and is in threat of extinction due to overconsumption. Just like crocs, the hicatee need YOUR HELP before they become extinct. Here is a brief summary on the rules and regulations of crocs and hicatee:
• No person shall possess or use a net to take hicatee or crocodiles To learn more about the laws, please contact the Fisheries Department (224-4552) or Forest Department (822-1524). And don’t forget to follow the CRC on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!
CROCtober included many school visits such as St. John’s Memorial and Peninsula International Academy on the Peninsula, Ocean Academy on Caye Caulker, as well as provided talks to Placencia Humane Society and Turtle Inn to educate the facts about crocodiles, squashing the misguided information and false beliefs that tend to villainize these animals. During these talks, kids of all ages learned about crocodiles and their conservation both around the world and in Belize, as well as the Do’s and Don’ts of living with crocodiles to further promote coexistence and stewardship of crocodile habitats. Everyone was excited to learn that crocodiles are more closely related to birds than other reptiles (many experts now are not even calling crocs reptiles anymore!), and that crocodile moms are very protective of their babies. They also learned that crocodiles in Belize are important ecosystem regulators
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From the Fire Hearth: Garifuna Cuisine November means Thanksgiving turkey in North America but for Belize it’s all about Garifuna culture as we celebrate the national holiday Garifuna Settlement Day on the 19th with reenactments, music and dance competitions and of course, delicious food!
had escaped a foundered slave ship. Through intermarriage the two cultures combined, creating the Garinagu or Garifuna people. In the late 1700s, after joining the French to fight the British for control of St. Vincent, this community was forcibly removed from their home The ancestors of the Garifuna island by the triumphant British and people are a mixture of native dumped on the Central American Caribbean and West African. The coast. Carib people were the first human Though losing many members to beings to populate the Caribbean disease and starvation, the Garinagu basin which is named after them. prevailed, drawing on the skills These seafaring adventurers living and technical knowledge of their on the northern coast of what is ancestors. They built the seaworthy now Venezuela, where they fished dugout canoes of their Carib and farmed. They discovered and forebears and proceeded to establish populated Trinidad and Tobago, communities up and down the coast 90 miles off the coast, and then of Central America. By 1802 at least proceeded up the Lessor Antilles, 200 Garifuna people had arrived colonizing the islands as they went. in Belize, several thousand more By 700 AD they had inhabited every landed in 1832. Villages like Seine island in the Caribbean and in 1492, Bight on Placencia Peninsula were were the first New World people established by these later waves of to have contact with Christopher Garinagu who came by boat from Columbus when he landed at Honduras and Guatemala, where Hispaniola. In the early 1600s, civil war threatened their safety. though decimated by European disease and genocidal warfare, a surviving community of Carib people on the island of St. Vincent gave refuge to West Africans who
Peninsula Tipsy Tuna Bar hosts a Yurumein reenactment every year on the 19th. Check out the rest of the Breeze for details on November celebratory activities in Seine Bight and Placencia.
Where does food enter this fascinating story? When a Yurumein takes place, stalks of cassava and plantain join the drums and revelers on the boats as part of the arrival reenactment. Along with fish and coconut, these are staple foods in the Garifuna diet. Cassava, often thought to be from West Africa, is actually native to northern South America. The Carib people are responsible for carrying it to every island across the Caribbean, where it flourished with little care and provided an underground storehouse of starchy calories even after hurricanes. It was introduced to West Africa by European sailors in the 1500s. Plantain and bananas came to the Caribbean as part of this Great Exchange of plants and animals between the Old World and Today Garifuna communities the New. They were brought over across Belize celebrate this from tropical Africa and quickly arrival on November 19th through adapted into local Caribbean and reenactments of the boat landing Central American cuisine. called Yurumein. On Placencia One of the most popular Garifuna
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Hudut
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dishes is hudut which means pounded in the Garifuna language. Hudut combines coconut and fish along with plantains to make a perfectly balanced and hearty meal. Coconut milk is seasoned with garlic and herbs and topped with a whole fish, fried to crispy perfection. Cooked green and ripe plantains are pounded together and formed into a ball of hudut that serves as both the starchy accompaniment and eating utensil for this delectable bowl of food, which is typically served with hot pepper to taste. The diner breaks off pieces of the glutinous plantain and dips it in the coconut milk broth, using the plantain to pick slivers of tender meat from the fried fish. This is then popped into one’s mouth as a delicious bit of coconut, fish and slightly sweet plantain. While is a Garifuna dish, Belizeans of all cultures love a good plate of hudut. Look for it at Ms. Vern’s restaurant in Seine Bight. Lyra Spang is owner/guide of Taste Belize Tours, a unique cultural & culinary tour company. She writes about food whenever she can. tastebelize@gmail.com tastebelize.com
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* Press Release * Winners of 2017 UN Climate Solutions Awards Announced
19 Global Climate Action Projects to be Honored at the UN Climate Conference (COP23) in Bonn Fragments of Hope, a small not-for-profit community organization based in Placencia, Belize is one of the 2017 winners! Their
work has focused on identifying and growing temperature tolerant corals for reef restoration. To date they have out planted more than 90,000 corals at three locations in southern Belize. The star site is Laughing Bird Caye National Park where restoration work was inspired after Hurricane Iris in 2001, and the work began in 2006. Coral cover there has been increased by over 35%, and the nursery-grown, out planted corals are also spawning (reproducing on their own to re-seed reefs naturally). Based on these successes, the restoration work has expanded in Belize to South Water Caye Marine Reserve
and Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve. Other Caribbean countries are also inspired to begin reef restoration. Lisa Carne, the executive Director/Founder of Fragments of Hope, and Mariko Wallen, a licensed tour guide and coral restoration practitioner, will be attending COP23 in Germany to accept the award, under the project title More corals=More Fish, and under the category “Women for Results”. More info on the award can found here: http:// bit.ly/2xt5oR5 And more info on Fragments of Hope here: fragmentsofhope.org and/or like us on facebook
The End is Near... Volunteers Needed! The “End of the World” is coming again to Placencia Peninsula. For those new to the peninsula, no need for panic. This is the 6th year that the End of the World Marathon & Half Marathon transforms our peninsula road into an international 13.1 half & 26.2mile full marathon course. Previous years averaged 150 -200 international and local runners, this year we have over 300 already registered.
logistical challenge and would not be possible without the commitment of all our volunteer support teams. Last year we had over 130 volunteers participating in the overall process of making things work. Everyone’s efforts throughout the course and the creativity displayed for best water/aid station bragging rights is not only fun for the runners and volunteers, its everyone working together to improve education opportunities to our For those familiar with the community. I’m grateful to be a event, not only is it exciting for volunteer and part of this End of the runners, it’s also become a the World! “ festive event for our residents See Placencia Breeze, October and visitors. 2017, page 27 for more details. “It is totally fantastic how the Peninsula Community comes together for this event. Bringing the entire 13.1-mile course to life before 5:30am on a Sunday morning is quite a
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Placencia Humane Society
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH PHS IN NOVEMBER Mark Saturday, 25 November on your calendar! Back by popular demand, it’s the HOOK, LINE, AND SINKER! Celebrate our community’s marine roots and support our pets, too! Fun fundraiser--find fishing gear and that perfect lure to catch the big one! 50/50 raffle, regular raffle, and silent auction, too. Live music as only Barefoot Beach Bar can do. From 6 pm to when you say it is over. Saturday, 11 November: Physiotherapist/chiropractor/ acupuncturist Juan Pablo Collado will see humans at the PHS building, from 9 am to 4 pm. Please call Mary Smith at 523-4306 to book your appointment. Check him out on FB to learn how Collado can help you manage and relieve your body’s aches and pains. Saturday, 18 November: PHS monthly vet clinic. For spays/ neuters/surgeries, call 604-8676 to make necessary appointments. From noon to 2 pm, Dr. Orlando Baptist will attend to all other vet services. The vet is paid, so BZ and U.S. dollars and personal checks are accepted for your pet’s vet bill. In the PHS building, on the Lagoon, opposite Los Porticos. Do you have a big heart for rescued pets? Message Candace Feldman on Facebook to learn more about how you can offer love to foster or adopt a cat or dog. You won’t regret it. Want to offer your personal talents to PHS? Maybe you would like to volunteer for a clinic, or you have technical skills to manage our website. Whatever you can do, message Melanie Wilcher on Facebook to put your gifts to work for PHS. We welcome you!
SEINE BIGHT GIRLS RUNNING CLUB by Wanda Stakutis
Many thanks to the The Flying Pig and all who participated in the recent Poker Tournament there. They are very generously donating a portion of the proceeds from the tournament that will keep the kids in fruit for an ENTIRE YEAR!! One of our biggest problems is that frequently most of the kids haven’t eaten before they come out for a variety of reasons, one of which is there is no food in the house. So, when they try to run and work hard they just don’t have the energy. And when it is really hot, midway through the 1 1/2-hour work out they need potassium replaced. And of course, at the end they are super hungry. How heart breaking
it is when 15 or 20 kids say I am tired because I am hungry. With this donation, we will be able to offer the kids bananas and oranges every week and an occasional watermelon or two for the really grueling and hot days.
The continuing support for this group is amazing. We have been able to get the kids shoes (we really need shoes right now!!), running pants, sports bras, water bottles and finally now thanks to The Flying Pig Poker tournament, weekly fruit We are still meeting every Saturday morning at 6:00AM We now have several boys that come out with us and we welcome all students from age 9 and up. Volunteers are also welcome and if you can only do
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some Saturdays that is great as well. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Kirwin Ramirez or Wanda Stakutis. To follow our progress please visit our FB page, Seine Bight Girls Running Club.
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OPENING HOURS 8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Saturday By appointment all other time. LOCATED BELOW RUM FISH
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RG MARINA HOME $499,000 (USD)
1 ACRE LOT IN RIVERSDALE $189,000 (USD)
WATERFRONT HOME $ 499,000 (USD)
2 STORY HOUSE WITH RENTAL $ 650,000 (USD)
RIVERSDALE OCEAN VIEW LOT $ 89,000 (USD)
BEACH HOME $ 399,000 (USD)
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CATAMARAN- $ 250,000 (USD)
COCO PLUM LOT $ 175,000 (USD)
SEAVIEW HOME $ 229,000 (USD)
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Don’t see your listing? It is time to renew your membership or become a new member! Join the largest BTIA Chapter in Belize! Contact Placencia BTIA Membership Officer 523-4045 or accounts@placencia.com
Accommodations A Belizean Nirvana
belizeanirvana@gmail.com 523-3331 or 625-3301 Evan Hall
Aurora Beach
abtrudeau@comcast.net 978-580-9455 or 650-8984 Ann & Tom Trudeau
Aqua Oasis
drcawoody@gmail.com 623-3286
Arches /The
gin7373@aol.com 479-841-7970 Mark Risk
Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows barnacle@barnaclebillsbelize.com 602-7768 Bill & Adriane Taylor
Belize Ocean Club
info@belizeoceanclub.com 671-4500 Thibauit Gehin www.belizeoceanclub.com
Blue Crab Beach House
Casa Sunsandsea
info@casasunsandsea.com 972-215-7413 or 866-4598235 Brian & Brenda Montgomery www.casasunsandsea.com
Chabil Mar Villas
information@chabilmarvillas. com 523-3606 or 523-3611 Synescio Coh
Champagne Island Resort
info@champagneislandbz. com 615-9979 Jacqueline Lozano www.champagneislandbz.com
Coconut Cottage
kwplacencia@yahoo.com 523-3234 or 626-8425 Kay Westby
Coral Cove Inn
coralcoveinnbelize@gmail. com 600-9847 Gordon Keith Allen
Dolce Cabana
nharvalik@gmail.com 604-6214 Nicole Harvalik
linnbluecrabbeach@gmail. com 523-3544 or 523-3543 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson
Finca Villa
Blue Garden House
Green Parrot Beach House & Restaurant
info@belizecottagerentals. com 207-326-9099 Costas & Sally Christ
Capp’s Inn
jbsmfowles@gmail.com 622-1172 Jeffrey Fowles
Captain Jak’s Cabanas
theluckyerin22@yahoo.com 523-3561 or 622-7104 Erin Ivy
Caribbean Beach Cabanas
info@caribbeanbeachcabanas. com 622-4142 David & Laura Diffendal
Casa Beya/Seagrape Escape
info@casabeyabelize.com 970-963-1099 Midge & Aaron Dallas
Casa Del Sol
rubenvasquez27@gmail.com 628-8514 Ruben Vasquez
Casa Laguna Vista
windwardproperties@att.net 361-765-8277 David Wallace
Casa Nettuno
framadani.office@gmail.com 629-2700 or 660-8526 Mariuccia Levoni
Casa Palma
casapalma@outlook.com 628-7922 Perfecto Choc
Casa Placencia
casaplacencia@live.com 503-3143 or 630-7811 Jacki Tipton
valchiac@yahoo.com 663-7777 Valeriano Chiac greenparrot@mail.com 533-8188 David Allardice & Leo Ramirez
Harbour Hideaway of Placencia
jimandcindy@wellerbelize. com 623-3286 Jim & Cindy Weller
Harry’s Cozy Cabanas cozycabanas@yahoo.com 523-3155 or 633-8581 Ronda Wheeler
Hairy Hut /The
pj_jensen@hotmail.com 501-660-7200 / 250-554-0663 Stephen Jensen
Hatchet Caye Resort
contact@hatchetcaye.com 533-4446 or 523-3337 Dasha Shivers
Hideaway Caye
hideawaycaye@yahoo.com 665-4069 Kimberly&Dustin Ingersoll
Itz’ana Resort & Residence
kim@itzanabelize.com 610-3456 Kim Viner
Laru Beya Resort info@larubeya.com 523-3473 Rene Nunez
Los Porticos Villas
reservations@ losporticosvillas.com 523-3227 or 607-4448 Barry Snowden
Lost Reef Resort
llr@lostreefresort.com 610-0816 Lisa D’Amore
Sea Glass Inn
brad_schofield@yahoo.com 523-3098 Brad & Christine Schofield
Lydia’s Guest House
Seaview Suites
Maine Stay /The
Seaspray Hotel
lydias@btl.net 523-3117 or 627-7970 Lydia Villanueva
belizekaren@gmail.com 523-3507 Karen Travers
Mariposa Beach Suites
reservations@ mariposabelizebeach.com 523-4474 or 610-4473 Bruce & Sharon Maddison
Maya Beach Hotel & Bistro
info@mayabeachhotel.com 533-8040 or 627-4718 Ellen & John Lee
Miller’s Landing
millersplacencia@yahoo.com 523-3010 or 523-3011 Gary & Ann Miller
Miramar Apartments
info@miramarbelize.com 523-3658 or 620-3237 Ilsa Villanueva
Muy-Ono Management
info@ranguanacaye.com or wendy.lewis@muy-ono.com 674-7264 or 672-6970 Ms. Valerie Hopson
Naia Resort and Spa
hr@naiaresortandspa.com 523-4600 Stewart Krohn
Placencia Villas and Golf Carts info@placenciavillas.com or stephenjacoby@yahoo.com 615-6404/615-6434 Stephen Jacoby www.placenciavillas.com/ www.placenciagolfcarts.com
Ocean’s Edge Beach Houses
info@oceansedge-belize.com 514-606-5582 Michael Braeuel & Francine Martel
Paradise Vacation Hotel info@belize123.com 523-3179 or 523-3256 Alan & Deloris Stamm
Pearl Beach House
vb53@centurytel.net 523-3409 or 605-0586 Bud & Betsy Valian Stefano Ragagnin
Placencia Beach House
placenciabeachhouse@gmail. com 664-9264 or 632-0545 Lou Nicolait & Joshlin Merwin
Robert’s Grove Beach Resort info@robertsgrove.com 523-3565 or 523-4367
Sailfish Resort
info@sailfishbelize.com 651-9885 Mike Gargan
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Please note that some members in our Accommodations listing offer additional services: * Restaurant ** Tour Operator *** Property Rentals
placenciaseaview@gmail.com 523-3777 John & Marian Chan jodiejjyearwood@gmail.com 523-3148 Jodie Yearwood
Serenade Hotel
info@serenadeplacencia.com 501-523-3113
Consultants Barefoot Executive Ltd.
barefootexecutiveltd@gmail. com 523-3291 Yvette Guild
Contsruction Repairs Doran’s Services
takunchances@yahoo.com 670-4130 Doran Yount
Singing Sands Inn
info@singingsands.com 533-3022 or 520-8022 Maya Kramer
Southern Shores Resort deb@southernshoresresort. com 615-4182 Deborah Tinsley southernshoresresort.com
Suites at Three Iguanas
Annelise Hagan 633-6599 annelisehagan@hotmail.com
Sunset Pointe Condos ewinche713@aol.com 664-4740 Office Manager Francisco
Turtle Inn
frontdesk@turtleinn.com 523-3244 Martin Krediet
Tradewinds Hotel trdewndpla@btl.net 523-3122 Janice Leslie
Vacasa Belize Ltd. (formally Swan Villas)
info@swanvillasbelize.org 621-1393 Rodolfo Saenz De Ugante
The White House in Placencia
info@whitehouseplacencia. com 1-732-829-4042 Kirsten & Per Kristensen
White Sand Villa
eagleray33@gmail.com 661-9516 or 602-9315 Tricia Hernandez
Wooden Mongoose Resort woodenmongoose@gmail. com 807-708-5869 Jim Bailey & Ellen Yeast www.woodenmongoose.com
Auto Rentals Barefoot Services
info@barefootservicesbelize. com 523-3066 or 629-9602 Ian & Megs Yearwood
Health Siripohn Thai Massage jenjira01@yahoo.com 620-8718 or 600-0375 Siripohn Thakham
Tooth Fairy Dental Clinic toothfairyclinic@gmail.com 503-3736 or 633-0678 Dr. Dalila Vanzie-Krohn
Tree of Life Massage Studio
smallkristine@yahoo.com 624-5408 Kristine Small
Non-Profit Organizations Placencia Humane Society
523-3185 or 604-8676 David Kafka President
Rotary Club of Placencia
622-7103
Real Estate Amik Kil Ha
achild17@gmail.com 664-1672 +(604) 879-0543 Amanda Harris friendlywatersbelize@gmail. com
Bayshore Limited
www.bayshore.bz 604-8910 or 600-1040 Jenny Wildman
Belize Sotheby’s International Realty info@belizesir.com 523-3309
Boris Mannsfeld & Associates
Info@RealEstatePlacencia. com 523-3063 Borris Mannsfeld
Coldwell Banker Southern Belize Realty
info@coldwellbankerbelize. com 523-3500 Charmaine Voss
CPC Real Estate Solution info@belizeproperty.com 672-9000 Dan Dunbar & Michael Young
RE/MAX 1st Choice
david@1stchoicebelize.com 615-9622 or 523-3666 David Kafka
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Restaurants Above Grounds Coffee
keithgmorrison@gmail.com 634-3212 Keith Morrison
Barefoot Beach Bar
barefootbarbz@gmail.com 523-3515 Cassie & Brice Dial
Brewed Awakenings
brewedawakeningsbelize@ gmail.com 635-5312 Ryan & Natalie Dixon
Citrus Sensations
citrussensations@yahoo.com 604-5609 Donicio Sin & Glenn Burks
De’Tatch Seafood Grill & Bar jodiejjyearwood@gmail.com 503-3385 or 523-4035 Jodie Yearwood
Friends Near the Pier
robbcarson.king@gmail.com 667-4805 Rob King
Jaguar Lanes
jaguarlanes4@gmail.com 601-4434 or 629-3145 Manuel Simpson
JC’s Corner
annmarie6362@gmail.com 602-0871 AnnMarie Mena
Laru Beya Restaurant & Bar info@larubeya.com 523-3476 Rene Nunez
Mangos
info@mangosbelize.com 533-8102 Tom Hudson Frank DaSilva
Pickled Parrot
adrianalynn37@gmail.com 636-7068 Lynn and Eugene Upham
Placencia Casino & Sports Bar /The
533-4114
Rumfish y Vino
rumfish@btl.net 523-3293 or 666-6934 Pamela & John Solomon
The Shak Beach Café magsshak@hotmail.com 622-1686 or 523-3252 Magda Morales
Tiger Beach Club
tigerbelize@yahoo.com 628-1250 Frankie Gagliano
Tipsy Tuna Seaside & Sports Bar tipsytuna@outlook.com 523-3089 Salva & Gillian Zabaneh
Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor tizy.lory@virgilio.it 620-9916 Tizianna Del Col
Wendy’s Creole Restaurant
523-3335 Wendy Lemus
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Services AB2 Architects
andrea@ab2architects.com 523-8113 or 610-0488 Andrea Bacher www.ab2architects.com
Belize Institute Of Mixology
luis@belizemixology.com 626-7518 or 664-7854 Luis Valasquez
Go Prass
info@goprass.com 615-4343 or 615-4334 Stanley Ramclam www.goprass.com
GSR Energy Holdings Ltd. gleneiley@yahoo.com 630-2843 Glenford Eiley
Palmtree Designs
muzamanzie@gmail.com 523-3563 or 669-4675 Marion & Ed Carr
Placencia Mini Storage
Tour Barefoot Services
info@barefootservicesbelize. com 523-3066 or 629-9602 Ian & Megs Yearwood
Blue Reef Adventures
polly@bluereefadventures. com 626-1429 Polly Alford
Cayequest Tours
cayequest@gmail.com 633-6330 Mark Leslie
Daytripper Catamaran
daytrippercatamaran@gmail. com 666-3117 Jeffrey Scott
Destinations Belize
mtoy@destinationsbelize.com 523-4018 or 610-4718 Mary Toy
Hardcore Fishing Charters
celeste1001@live.com 665-0800 Paul & Celeste Smith
ewestby@hfc-belize.com 634-7612 Erwin Westby
(PIA) Peninsula International Academy
annmarie6362@gmail.com 602-0871 or 310-894-9250 Independence Village
Schools
peninsulaacademy.org 601-3523 Selena Lucas
St. John’s Memorial Anglican School
stjohnsmemorial@gmail.com 601-8624 Stephen Whyte
Shopping Added Touch /The
addedtouchhotelsupplies@ gmail.com 223-1461 or 615-0054 Robin McCutcheon
Goss Chocolate
linnbluecrabbeach@gmail. com 523-3544 or 523-3542 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson
Lola’s Art Gallery
thegalleryatlolasart@yahoo. com 523-3342 or 601-1913
Mermaid Charms
jenari_13@yahoo.com 604-1906 or 503-3206 Jeanna Casey
MnM Hardware Placencia
duncker@btl.net 523-3517 or 523-3537 Dora Duncker
NSAA Bath and Body
nsaa.bathbody@gmail.com 663-4276 Omitade Adediran
One World Gift Shop
oneworldplacencia@yahoo. com 620-9975 or 523-3103 Claudia Hardegger
JC’s Corner
Joy Tours
joytours@btl.net 523-3325 Hubert & Karen Young
Placencia Eagle Ray Tours
eagleray33@gmail.com 661-9516 or 602-9315 placenciatoursbz.weebly.com
Sunny Side Tours
sunnysidebelize@yahoo.com 610-1040 Warren Garbutt
Taste Belize
tastebelize@gmail.com 664-8699 Lyra Spang
Muy-Ono Management
info@ranguanacaye.com or wendy.lewis@muy-ono.com 674-7264 or 672-6970 Ms. Valerie Hopson
Individual Allen, Ken & Elizabeth kenallen72@comcast.net 629-5331
Aretha A. Pelayo
arethapelayo@gmail.com 622-7557
Arreini Palacio Morgan
Gabor, Deborah
Van Deurzen, John
Hess, Christina
Westby, Brandon
gringainbelize@gmail.com 628-7004
gringo@btl.net 610-1399
Cohen, Howard & Karen howard.cohen@sunnybrook. ca 622-6695
Coston, Debbie
debcoston@yahoo.com 624-6483
Edwards, Dan & Kim thislldo.dan@gmail.com 622-1656
Coston, Deborah
brandonwestby@tropicair. com 631-3553
523-3344
Maretha McCullock
maretha.mccullock@gmail. com 615-1300 / 523-3555
Wildman, Tanya
Markham, Patricia Angie Mertens, Wini Smith, Stan & Mary stanmary@btl.net 523-4306
tanyagster@gmail.com 608-1360
Wohl, Bill (former Slip Stop) slipstop.ca@gmail.com 601-5548
Placencia BTIA Membership Benefits A page on the placencia.com website with complete details of your business, a link to your website, and as many pictures as you like. A spot on the centerfold map of the Placencia Breeze. Your contact information listed under the appropriate business category in the Membership Directory of the Placencia Breeze. A feature story in the Placencia Breeze about your business. A discounted listing in the new Destination Belize magazine. Your brochures and literature displayed in the Placencia Tourism Center, Referrals to your business given to visitors by the staff of the Placencia Tourism Center. BTIA member discounts at participating member businesses. Local assistance with renewals of Hotel Licenses, Tour Guide Licenses, Tour Operator Licenses, Sport Fishing Licenses, etc. Discounted pricing on advertising in the Placencia Breeze. Email announcements and news from Placencia BTIA. Opportunity to have your announcements distributed to all Placencia Chapter members. Listing on the National BTIA website. Consistent and relevant BTIA advocacy on behalf of Placencia tourism stakeholders.
The Belize Tourism Industry was formed in 1985 to bring together tourism and tourism related interests to meet the challenges of a dynamic and growing industry in Belize. BTIA was intended and continues to develop as the accepted and recognized voice of the tourism industry in Belize and providing an important link between public and private sectors. The Placencia BTIA holds the largest membership in Belize.
arreinipal@seabelize.org 670-2924
Christensen, Steve
vandeurzen.bz@gmail.com 662-0020
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$25
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$50
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Casa Del Sol – Beachfront Luxurious 4 Bedroom & Suite Private Villa, Beachfront pool on north bound of our village – just 10 minutes walking time from the most charming and frequented spots in Placencia. A Paradise on the beach, a pool, full furnish kitchen and living room, amenities…. A real dream.
Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, Belize Belize: +(501) 628-8514 US: +(954) 547-9003 www.casadelsolplacencia.com info@casadelsolplacencia.com
Ms. Cunchie Villanueva's 80th
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Placencia Peninsula Guide ACCOMMODATIONS Placencia Villas and Golf Carts: Daily, weekly and monthly rentals. Eleven comfortable and immaculate studios and apartments in the heart of Placencia Village (next to the "Rumfish" Restaurant), close to restaurants, shopping, banks as well as the beach. Cable TV, free wife, fully equipped kitchenette, private bathroom, fully screened porch, hammocks. Contact owner Steve Jacoby 615-6404 or Jaime Jacoby 615-6434. Email info@ placenciavillas.com Major credit cards accepted. Rates from 129 BZD incl. Taxes. Paradise Resort: Has most of the amenities & all the luxury of a large hotel. We are located on the ocean front. 12 A/C rooms. On site full service restaurant & bar, spa by the sea, all eco tours, diving, snorkeling, fishing, roof top Jacuzzi, Wi-Fi, dive shop, gift shop, kayak and golf cart rental. North of Airstrip Maya & Tropic Air agent. Email: info@belize123.com or give us a call at Laru Beya Resort: Paradise has an address... Luxurious beachfront 523-3179/503-3479 Website:www.belize123.com accommodation with a top-rated restaurant on site. All bedrooms have Ranguana Lodge: Five private ocean view cabins located right on the A/C, ceiling fans, fridges, coffee & tea making facilities. Suites (1 to beach in the heart of Placencia Village: We have 3 private air-conditioned 3 bedrooms) have fully fitted kitchens. Ocean-facing infinity pool. beach cabins each w/ 2 Double beds, fans, large refrigerator, coffee makers, Free Wi-Fi throughout the resort. Free use of Hobi-cat, sea kayaks and private bath w/ hot/cold shower, private balcony w/ a hammock. We also bicycles. Miniature golf course located on the landscaped grounds. have two other cabins with full kitchens, 2 double beds, fans, private bath Daily tours, snorkeling & diving trips and other excursions arranged. with hot & cold shower & tub, private balcony with a hammock. Beach www.larubeya.com - info@larubeya.com - 523-3473 Palapas, beach chairs. Tropic Air agent, Gift shop. Phone/fax at 011-501Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Placencia's most complete resort. 523-3112, E-mail: Ranguana@btl.net website: www.ranguanabelize.com Beachfront accommodations with 3 restaurants: Seaside, Habanero & SailFish Resort: 6 modern Suites with A/C, TV, Wi-Fi and private baths. Sweet Mama's, conference center, gift shop, spa, full Service PADI dive 8 Private rooms and 16 Bunks. Pool with swim-up Bar. Starting at $20 US center, golf cart rentals, Marina, gas and butane station. Complimentary + tax / night. Book online @ www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885 use of windsurfers, hobie cats, bikes and wifi. www.robertsgrove.com, Tradewinds: Overlooking the Caribbean Sea & the Mountains of info@robertsgrove.com For more information call us at 523-3565. Belize! 9 Cabanas w/ private bath, hot/cold, 2 double beds, fans, coffee maker (coffee provided), refrigerator & veranda w/ hammock. 523-3122 - trdewndpla@btl.net Placencia Office Supply: Business Service – Printing – Faxing – Copies. Internet. 523-3205 or plaofficesupply@gmail.com
SERVICES
CHEERS
Muzamanzie Photography: Contact us for wedding photographs, Barefoot Bar: Open every day 11 am to midnight. Located on the beach. portraits, web & brochure images. 523-3563 or 603-5143 Live Music Wed, Fri & Sat at 5 pm & Sun at 1 pm. Happy Hour 5 -6 pm. muzamanzie@yahoo.com Largest drink menu around. Creative lunch & dinner specials. Known for Stiff Drinks ~ Tasty Food ~ Good Times! 523-3515. Follow us on Facebook! J-Byrd’s: Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open daily from 10am to 12pm. Goss Chocolate: Goss Chocolate and cocoa powder made and sold only in Belize. 100% organically grown Belizean cacao, Belizean cane sugar, Pool Table and Free Darts. 523-3412 whole vanilla bean. Sold in grocery stores, gift shops, hotels and restaurants SailFish Resort: Swim-up bar and pool open to the public daily @ 11:30 on the Peninsula and throughout Belize. Sorry, no factory tours! 523-3544, am. Cold drinks, cool tunes and fun in the sun. Daily drink specials. Resort www.Goss-Chocolate.com, BTL Yellow Pages, Facebook. Winner World setting waterfront on the Lagoon at Sunset Pointe. $5 BZ daily pool fee. Chocolate Awards for Goss White with Vanilla Bean. www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885 Wallen’s Market: Hardware and houseware as well as wines, liquors, & select wholesale items. 503-3316 Office: 523-3128. Pharmacy: 523-3346. wallensmarket@yahoo.com. Located just south of BTL office. Serving the penisula for over 30 years!
SHOPPING
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DINING South of Airstrip De’Tatch Seafood Beach Grill & Bar: Serving the very best in Seafood and Local Cuisines. Open Mon-Sunday (Closed... on Wed)7am until 10pm for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (daily and nightly lunch & seafood dinner special). Come Enjoy the Perfect View (beach front), Great food, Great drink and Music to sooth the soul. Internet & Wireless also available. For Info or Take out orders please call: 503-3385 The Shak Beach Café: Placencia's original smoothie spot with fresh fruit smoothies. Try our famous seaweed shake, natural juices, veggie burgers, salads, wraps, hummus, falafel. We serve breakfast all day. Located on the beach at the foot of the main dock. Open 7 to 6. Closed on Tuesday. Call us at 523-3252. Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or outdoor on the Patio. Specializing in Spanish & Creole. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7am - 10pm. Located on the Main Road. Visa & MC accepted. 523-3335 - wendylemus02@hotmail.com
North of Airstrip Habanero Mexican Restaurant & Bar at Robert’s Grove - Opening on September 14th: Lagoon side Fiesta time! Casual and fun Habanero serves up Mexican food w/ a Belizean flair. Open Wed-Sun from 12 noon - 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565! Laru Beya Restaurant & Bar: International Fine Dining with Belizean flair. Experience delicious meals, fabulous cocktails and fantastic service combined with spectacular ocean views. Breakfast served from 7 to 11 am. Lunch served from 12 to 2 pm. Happy hour from 4 to 6 pm. Dinner served from 6 to 9 pm. For reservations call 523-3476. Sea Spa at Robert’s Grove: Our Sea Spa, manned by professional Seaside Restaurant at Robert’s Grove: Romantic Fine Dining with therapists- each with their own unique style-offers several massage types, a world class menu and wine cellar. One of Belize’s most consistent facials, body wraps, body scrubs, sunburn specials and of course, manis & restaurants quoted Fodor’s 2010 edition. The Seaside Restaurant serves pedis for barefoot perfect feet. For more information call 523-3565. breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565!
SPA & MASSAGE
TOUR PROVIDERS
Splash Dive Center: Selected Tour Operator of the Year by the Belize Tourism Board. Fully equipped scuba retail store and 5 Star PADI Dive Center. Our 5 dive boats visit several dive and snorkel destinations daily. We teach scuba diving from beginner to pro level. Our air conditioned vans and licensed guides will take you to Maya sites, Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve, ziplining, cave or river tubing, or the Monkey River jungle. Call 523-3080/3058 or e-mail Patty at patricia@splashbelize.com. See www. splashbelize.com for more info.
REAL ESTATE
Belize Sotheby’s International Realty: Our firm is a full service real estate company offering real estate sales, vacation rentals, as well as property management. The country of Belize has many great opportunities and offers a very beautiful landscape both on the islands and on the mainland. Belize also offers many investment benefits. Our team of Belize experts will be happy to assist you in enhancing your Belize experience. 523-3309 Trip N Travel: Inland Jungle Tours – Monkey River Magic. 660-7189 info@belizesir.com lgodfrey@btl.net. Located on Main Street & Bruk Pat in Placencia Office Boris Mannsfeld & Associates: Our loyalty to our client’s best interest Supply. has established us as the top real set firm in the region. Our expert team is ready and excited to guide you step–by–step in finding the perfect property or securing a successful sale or investment. If you or your customers are seeking exceptional service, proven experience, professionalism, and the Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Located on the Placencia Peninsula, know-how and determination to get things done then look no further. Even Robert's Grove is a romantic, off-the-beaten-path location on the southern though we specialize on the Placencia peninsula, we have a reliable network coast of Belize. It is an intímate location, ideal for your beach wedding, of real estate firms and developers throughout Belize with whom we can whether it's just the two of you or if you are bringing family and friends. collaborate to provide you with real estate options across this beautiful Contact our wedding planner at info@robertsgrove.com or call us at country. Give us a call at Ph.523-3063 or Email:Info@RealEstatePlacencia. 523-3565. com
WEDDING PLANNING
Coldwell Banker Southern Belize Realty: We are a full service real estate agency and specialize in all property types in Belize. Looking to buy, sell, invest or retire abroad? Our highly experienced team is ready to assist you with every step. Give us a call at 523-3500 or visit our website at http:// www.coldwellbankerbelize.com . CPC Real Estate Solutions: Your trusted real estate broker in Belize. We have over 20 years experience helping clients with their real estate transactions and take pride in assisting you with your property purchase. Please drop into our office for a free map of Belize, and no obligation answers to all your real estate questions. We’re located in the heart of the village, across from the Atlantic Bank. 672-9000 or belizeproperty.com RE/MAX 1st Choice Belize: RE/MAX the worldwide leader in realestate is here so look no further. RE/MAX 1st Choice Belize is here to help educate you on the market. Whether you are buying or selling no one knows more and has a better reputation than us. Call the office at 523-3666 or email at info@1stchoicebelize.com Visit www.placenciabreeze.com
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"A CALL FOR ARTISTS" Museum of Belize
“A Miracle on Elf Street”
production at The Tipsy Tuna. “A Miracle on Elf Street” is a romp through Santa’s workshop, but Santa is sick, the elves are out of control, and gift orders are pouring in. Ho Ho Nooo! So, it’s up to you and Mrs. Claus to help get Christmas back on track! This fun and entertaining interactive show is sure to get the whole family into the spirit of the holidays! The play will take place on Sunday, December 10th with shows at both 6pm and 8pm. Both shows are free to the public, but we are asking for donations at the door to benefit by Becca Walton The Rotary Club of Placencia’s School Placencia Players Theatre is proud to Visit with Santa. Hope to see you all there announce our Second Annual Christmas for a great trip to the North Pole! Visit www.placencia.com
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A Rare Sighting at Laughing Bird Caye by Helen Gordon
and reach 2-3 ft. in length making a few days before releasing it to them one of the smaller sea turtle its natural habitat in the sea as species. recommended by the Fisheries Each Hawksbills nesting turtle lays Department.
The Hawksbill (Eretmochelys Imbricata) is one of the four species of sea turtles found in Belize that occupy coral reefs rocky marine areas, lagoons, islands and shallow coastal areas. Though hawksbills are distributed widely around the globe, they are critically endangered with the largest number of nesting found in the Caribbean Sea, perhaps 20-30% of the global population. The Southern Environmental Association (SEA) Education and Research staff collected data on the 26 nest, this year during the June to November nesting season along the beach in the Laughing Bird Caye National Park, Gladden Split and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve and Placencia Peninsula.
an average of 150 eggs every 2 to 4 This Turtle Specie is listed on the years and these eggs hatch in about IUCN (International Union for 50-60 days. Conservation and Nature) Red On Laughing Bird Caye SEA list is critically endangered due Rangers were lucky to have 19 mostly to human impact and its hawksbill turtle nests, of which population is declining across 13 had successful hatchlings. the world. The Belize Sea Turtle While Ranger Lennox Leslie was Network, a group of government inspecting a recently hatched nest, and non-governmental organization he noticed a small unusual turtle of which SEA is a member, was entangled in the roots of some formed to improve the conservation shrubbery. He pick it up and the status of marine turtles through SEA Headquarters, in collaboration research, monitoring, protection, with the Belize National Turtle Network, determined it was an political lobbying, and planning, Albino Hawksbill Turtle. This training and public awareness. is an extremely rare find and an absolutely beautiful creature the Rangers named “Nico” (from Unique).
Fisheries Laws prohibit the harvest and harassment of all sea turtles in Belize. It is illegal to fish, trade, purchase or possess sea turtles. We hope that Nico, with his Please report any incidences to the extremely rare pigmentation has SEA Office at 523-3377 a future. The Rangers nurse it for
Hawksbill turtles get their name from their tapered head and distinct bird-like beak which enables them to reach into cracks on corals reefs and other hard to reach areas in search of prey. Adult hawksbill weight in and around 150-200 lbs.
KIRWIN RAMIREZ, SEINE BIGHT SUPER STAR
by Wanda Stakutis Kirwin Ramirez is 27 years old. Kirwin was born in the village of Seine Bight right here on the peninsula and has spent his entire life as part of the seine Bight community. Kirwin is the only boy in his family and grew up surrounded not only by his sisters but by numerous female cousins! Kirwin’s mom has worked at Turtle Inn as a cook for many years and has instilled in her son a strong work ethic. Kirwin at the moment after a hiatus from school is in the process of trying to finish his 6th Form education. As with many youths from Seine Bight this presents a challenge as 6th Form is expensive and money is still needed to come
in to the family. However, he is determined to finish and hopefully will complete his education by the end of this year. He is also a very valuable member of the IJC volleyball team!! Kirwin is extremely proud of being Garifuna and works hard at trying to keep the culture alive which presents more and more of a challenge every year in Seine Bight as the population changes. When he was a teenager for a few years Kirwin, as with many teens, was struggling to find his way and did not always behave as well as he may have but he has more than made up for any teen boy behavior in his adult life. Where
ever something good is happening in Seine Bight you can be sure to find Kirwin somewhere in the mix. He coaches boy’s soccer. He is head coach of the Seine Bight Girls Running club. He has been a personal coach to several residents of Seine Bight. He helped organize the Global Sports program this summer. He organizes the youths for and attends the four weeks of church camp every summer and works all day and then helps with security at night. He leads beach clean ups with his soccer team. He has worked with a group of youths on tumbling and drumming. He started and has organized the series of Young Runners for Life races. He has coached several young men that run the half marathon every year. He helps with the BCVI clinic in Seine Bight, literally going house to house to make sure the senior citizens that need to get there are helped. He is trying to get a gym open in Seine Bight with a low-cost membership (just enough to cover maintenance of equipment and cleaning). Whenever I need help with anything in Seine Bight (such as rounding up kids for various things as many of the kids do not have phones or internet. Or
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help with a troubled member of the running club) I know all i have to do is send Kirwin a message and he will be there to help. All of this Kirwin does for free!!!! Kirwin also teaches PE at PIA, his only paying job. The kids there love him and I am sure hope he continues to teach PE forever!
In addition to all this, as if this is not enough, Kirwin is also very, very active in his church. Every Friday he conducts a youth group and frequently organizes hot dog roasts, camp fires and other evening activities for the kids. He plays his guitar and sings as service every Sunday morning. Did I mention Kirwin is also a very talented musician?? He is a firm believer in God and has dedicated his life to his faith and trying to make at least his small portion of the world a better place. I am sure I missed many other things that Kirwin is involved in. All I know is that this is one of the finest human beings that I have ever met and is doing everything he can to help with the youth in Seine Bight. The world would be a better place if there were more outstanding young men like Kirwin.
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Community Corner
Transportation Information De Express Boat - 626-8835 - Tickets available at Barefoot Beach Bar • Departs Friday’s: From Placencia Municipal Pier - 9:00 a.m. Arrives Big Creek 10 a.m. Departs - 11:00 a.m. Arrives Puerto Cortez, Honduras, 2 p.m. at Laguna. • Returns Monday’s: Departs Puerto Cortez, Honduras 11:30 a.m. Arrives Big Creek 12 noon. Departs - 1:30 p.m. Arrives Placencia 2:45 p.m. Hokey Pokey Boat - 667-1821 or 665-7242 • Placencia (MnM Dock) → Independence/Mango Creek: Everday: 6:45am, 7:45am, 10am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6 pm (except on Sundays) • Independence/Mango Creek → Placencia: Everday: 6:30am, 7:30am, 8am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:30 pm and 5:30pm (except on Sundays) Ritchie’s Bus - 631-7073 - Visit www.ritchiesbusservice.com for more info! Regular Bus: • Placencia → Dangriga: Monday - Saturday: 6:15 a.m., 7 a.m., 12:30 p.m and 2:30 p.m. Sundays: 6:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. • Dangriga → Placencia: Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m., 2 p.m.; 4:30p.m and 6 p.m. Sundays: 11 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Express Bus: • Placencia → Belmopan → Belize City: Monday - Friday: 6:15 a.m. • Belize City → Belmopan → Placencia: Monday - Saturday: 3:30 p.m. James Bus Line: Regular Bus: • Belize City → Belmopan → Dangriga → Independence → Punta Gorda 6.15 am
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• Punta Gorda → Independence → Dangriga → Belmopan → Belize City 3.50 am
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BEBB BUS LINE (Stops at Hopkins): • Dangriga → Placencia: Leave 5:30 a.m. | Arrive 7:00 a.m. Leave 8:30 a.m. | Arrive 10:00 a.m. • Placencia → Dangriga: Leave 10:30 a.m. | Arrive 12:00 noon → Connect to 12:30 p.m. James to Belize City Leave 5:30 p.m. | Arrive 7:00 p.m. → Connect to 7:30 p.m. James to Belize City ADO: • Leaves from Belize City at 7:30 p.m. to Tulum, Playa Del Carmen and Cancun, Mexico. • Tickets must be purchased at bus terminal in Belize City.
Placencia Tourism Center +(501) 523-4045 Emergencies
• • • • • • •
Police: 503-3142 Fire: 503-3222 Emergency Response Team: 223-3292 Placencia Medical Center: 503-3326 or Dr. Kevin Guerra: 615-1571 Seine Bight Medical Center: 523-3328 Independence Medical Center: 523-2167 Dr. Alexis Caballero: 622-7648
Placencia Peninsula Services • • • • • • • • •
Placencia Village Council: 523-3396 Placencia Water Board: 523-4036 Placencia Sanitation: 523-3273 Placencia Post Office: 503-3104 Seine Bight Village Council: 523-3660 Seine Bight Water Board: 523-3554 U.S. Warden, Stann Creek Rural: Bill Taylor, 602-7768 Placencia NAR-ANON: 664-8699 Placencia AA: 620-2848
Placencia Humane Society Contact Emergency Numbers • PHS: 604-8676 • Doctor Orlando Baptist: 620-1099 • Doctor Mia Canton: 671-1356 (office), 610-1356 (cell),
stanncreekanimalhospital@gmail.com
• Hopkins Humane Society (Joseph): 667-5432 • Doctor Floyd Bennett: 605-5822 • Animal Medical Centre (Belize City) 223-3781, 223-0251 • Doctor Lopez: 670-5363
Information on Placencia Peninsula Churches • Calvary Chapel of the Placencia Peninsula: Meeting in Seine Bight Village. Sunday Services: 10:30 A.M. and 6:30 P.M. (Sunday School provided). Wednesday: Men’s and Women’s Bible Study - 6:30 P.M. Friday: Youth Group - 5:30 P.M. Non denominational Church - Call Pastor Jim Mensie 523-3362 • Ministries of the Son of God Church, Seine Bight Village: Wednesday Bible Studies -6:30 pm, Thursday Youth Choir Practice - 6:30 pm, Friday Youth Night - 6:00 pm, Saturday Adult Choir Practice - 6:30 pm, Sunday Service - 8:30 am & Sunday Night Service - 6:30 pm. Reverend Don Palmer. Phone 523-3301 or email cbelize@ btl.net • Placencia Fellowship: All are welcome…Come as you are! Biblebased learning, worshiping and following Christ. We meet Sundays at 10:30am. Call 667-4805 or visit “Placencia Church” on Facebook for this week’s location. • Seine Bight Catholic Church: Services Sundays 8:30 a.m. Seine Bight Village. Lay Ministers Catholic (lay) - Elaine Castillo 623-5004 or Florita Palacio 635-6612 • Lighthouse Worship Center: Bible Study - Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services: Sunday 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Non Denominational - Pastor Moore 523-3333 • Lighthouse Worship Center: Spanish Service: Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 7:00pm • Seventh Day Adventist: Services Fridays at 6pm; Saturdays 9am Lay ministers. U. Torres 503-2270 • St. John’s Memorial: Placencia Anglican (Episcopal) Church: Sunday services at 8:30 a.m.
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Lionel Augustus (John B) Williams
July 21st, 1942 – October 20th, 2017
Requena, Lionel (Randy) Tucker, Elroy Tucker, Henry Tucker, Mary Tucker and Mark Tucker plus the mother of his children, Barbara Andrews.
John B was born in Orange Walk and then lived in Belize City and Pomona. He moved to Placencia about 40 years ago and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
John B is also survived by three grandchildren, Vaughn Rowland Jr., Kenima Tucker and Shamiqua Tucker. Sisters; Anita Knight, Claribell Harris, Janet Mendoza, Vadney Tucker, Betty Tucker, Althea Tucker, Pearl Tucker, Elizabeth Watson and Evadne Morris. Cousins, Rodwell Williams and Rodwell Ferguson plus a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
He is survived by his wife Denise Williams nee Bryan. They would The Williams and Tucker families have been married 20 years January would like to thank everyone for 31st, 2018. And his children Wayne their support and love. LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Aaron Krohn is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Naia Resort & Spa, Miles 19.5 Placencia Peninsula, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Thomas Hudson is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Mangos Restaurant, Maya Beach Area, Seine Bight Village, and Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Erin Park is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2017 to be operated at Mojo’s Lounge in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Khadija Assales is applying for a Beer Liquor License for the year 2017 to be operated at KHAD EXPRESSION & at THE PURPLE SHOP, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Harald Wallen is applying for a Publican General Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Wallens Market Ltd, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Alan Stamm is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Paradise Resort, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Salvador Zabaneh is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Tipsy Tuna Sea Side Bar, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Cha Chi’s is applying for a Public & Special Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Cha Chi’s, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that John & Lisa D’Amore is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Lost Reef Resort, Riversdale, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Antonio Zabaneh is applying for a Publican General Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Tonys Superstore, Independence Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Salvador Zabaneh is applying for a Night Club Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Tipsy Tuna Sports Bar, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Ann Flores is applying for a Public & Special Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Watina Bar, Seine Bight Village, and Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Adriana Lynn Upham is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Pickled Parrot, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Notice is hereby given that Kim Ingersoll is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2018 to be operated at Hideaway Caye, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
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Rotary Ladies Gala
by Bev Brooks The Rotary Club of Placencia presents the 4th Annual Ladies Night Gala. Come out for an evening of celebration to all the wonderful adult women, here in Belize. We have an amazing evening planned with the best local talent and beautiful fashions from shops in Placencia. Tipsy Tuna is our host, again this year. Their chef, Daniel, has prepared a delicious meal which will be served to everyone. "The Rotary Guys" will be serving our signature punch, sponsored by Old
Master along with appetizers. The bar at Tipsy will be open for those who wish to purchase. This is a fundraising event for Breast Cancer treatment at The Belize Cancer Society. Purchase tickets from any Rotary member, in the fight against this disease, which has touched many of our lives. Contact Bev at 620-2852 for further info.
SENIOR'S DAY The Rotary Club of Placencia hosts Senior's Day, every Wednesday from 1 to 4, at the Community Center. Lots of fun & games, refreshments, free transportation and the occasional outing to Tipsy for "Wing Wednesday". Come & join this wonderful group.
Placencia Sailing Club Wins National Optimist Awards
PSC is overjoyed to announce our sailing club is bringing back first place at this weekends optimist regatta in Belize City and the National Optimist Champion of the year 2017 award both won by our Peter Joo. Congratulations on your hard work training to win these medals and award Peter.
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Placencia Peninsula Happenings Pickled Parrot
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Tipsy Tuna
ART BAR: Every 3rd Monday at 3PM. Come empty handed and walk away with a piece of art! 636-7068 MARTINIS ARE $2 OFF ALL DAY. Pizza dinner specials. Live low key music with Karl & Gram, 6-10 p.m. 523-3089
Turtle Inn
INDONESIAN RIJSTTAFEL DINNER 523-3244
Rotary Club of Placencia
Meeting at 12:30pm 622-7103 at Pickled Parrot
Barefoot Bar
TRAVELLERS TUESDAY – Select Travellers Rum Just $3 from 5 to Close!!! 523-3515
Tipsy Tuna
SUSHI LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS! Live music with MoJo, 4:30 - 8 p.m. 523-3089
Barefoot Bar
FUN & FUNKY JAM SESSION Starts 5pm! Visiting musicians welcome! 523-3515
Mariposa Restaurant
FREE YAHTZEE dice game starts 3 pm 523-4474
Rotary Club of Placencia
SENIOR PROGRAMM at the Placencia Comunity Centre 1 - 3:30 pm
Tipsy Tuna
$1 WINGS ALL DAY. Garifuna Drumming, 7-9 p.m. 523-3089
SailFish Resort
NO POOL FEE 18 & OLDER
Barefoot Bar
DIRTY THURSDAY! 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tell a dirty joke and get the shot of the day for free! 523-3515
Pickled Parrot
TRIVIA THURSDAY! 6 p.m. Prizes and free jello shots! 636-7068
Sailfish Resort
T-SHIRTS 25% OFF 18 & OLDER
Turtle Inn
INDONESIAN RIJSTTAFEL DINNER 523-3244
Tipsy Tuna
LIVE MUSIC with the Laru Beya Boys 4-9 p.m. at our seaside bar. Karaoke with Karl and dance to the tunes by DJ Swagg inside our sports bar, 9 pm - 2 am. 523-3089
Jaguar Lanes
WINGS NIGHT - OPEN EVERYDAY 2P.M. - UNTIL
Yoli’s Bar
THE LOST REEFERS - Live acoustic music - 4PM 662-4885
Barefoot Bar
LIVE CARIBBEAN MUSIC w/ Bad Boy Rudy at 5 pm! $1 Local Bitters ALL DAY LONG! "They good fi dih bak!" 523-3515
Turtle Inn
SILENT MOVIE NIGHT featuring Buster Keaton 523-3244
Rotary Club of Placencia
BINGO 6 pm at the Flying Pig
Tipsy Tuna
ZUMBA DANCE PARTY, 7-9 p.m. Children welcome with adult supervision. 523-3089
Street Feet Lounge & Night Club
Bringing in Belize’s Hottest DJ’s!!! Open 10 pm til 3 am!!! 523-3515
SailFish Resort
Daily Drink Specials 18 & Older
Barefoot Bar
BAREFOOT HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT at 4 p.m. Cash + Bar Tab Prizes. 523-3515 Live Rock + Alternative + Reggae music, 5-9 p.m 523-3515
Sailfish Resort Belize
DAILY DRINK SPECIALS 18 & OLDER
Pickled Parrot
LIVE MUSIC! 6 p.m. by SLOMOJO - 636-3089
Tipsy Tuna
DAIQUIRIS $2 OFF ALL DAY! DJ Swagg 7 p.m. - midnight. 523-3089
Street Feet Lounge & Night Club
Bringing in Belize’s Hottest DJ’s!!! Open 10 pm til 3 am!!! 523-3515
Barefoot Bar
DAYTIME BEACH PARTY & BBQ w/ Live Caribbean Music w/ Tropical Vibes from 1 to 6 pm! 523-3515
Sailfish Resort Belize
DAILY DRINK SPECIALS 18 & OLDER
Turtle Inn
2 for 1 Pizza 523-3244
Tipsy Tuna
COLADAS $2 OFF ALL DAY! DJ Swagg, starting at 2 pm. 523-3089
Belize Ocean Club
SUNDAY POOL PARTIES! Party DJ, great food and drinks!
J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar KARAOKE 8 p.m. to midnight. 503-3351
EVERYDAY
Laru Beya Restaurant and Bar
INTERNATIONAL FINE DINING with Belizean flair. Breakfast served from 7 to 11 am. Lunch served from 12 to 2 pm. Happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. Dinner served from 6 to 9 pm. 523-3476
Turtle Inn
HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m. ½ off Local Beer and Rum
Tipsy Tuna Barefoot Bar SailFish Resort
HAPPY HOURS 5-7 PM! $3 Local Rum, $4 Local Beer, $4.50 Guinness, $2 off Coladas & Daiquiris & $1 Wings! Let's Get Tipsy at the Tuna! Stiff Drinks - Tasty Food - Good Times! Come chill with us on the beach! Happy Hour 5-6 p.m. $2 OFF Local Rum Drinks including Coladas and Daiquiris. 523-3515 POOL BAR Open to the Public at 11:30, 18 and over only
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Events Calendar & *National Bank Holidays November Audubon - Urban Bird Watch: Nov 5 at Placencia Municipal Pier Rotary Ladies Gala: Nov 11 at Tipsy Tuna *Garifuna Settlement Day: Nov 19
December End of the World Marathon: Dec 10 Placencia Players Theater: Dec 10 at 6pm Tipsy Tuna Mistletoe Ball: Dec 16 at NaĂŻa Resort and Spa Placencia Christmas Boat Parade: Dec 23 *Christmas Day December 25 *Boxing Day: Dec 26
January 2018 *New Years Day
February Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival: Feb 10 & 11 Closing of Lobster Season: Feb 15
March La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge : March 9-12 * National Heroes and Benefactors Holiday: March 12 *Good Friday: 30 *Holy Saturday: 31
April *Easter Monday: 2
May *Labour Day: May 1 *Sovereign's Day Holiday: May 21
June Battle Cancer Walk: June 22 Placencia Lobsterfest: June 22, 23 & 24 Rotary Duck Race at Lobsterfest: June 23
September Celebration Month! Placencia Yamaha Marelco Saltwater Fishing Tournament: Sept 8 & 9 *St. George’s Caye Day: Sept 10 Flag Raising Ceremony and Party: Sept 9 *Belize Independence Day: Sept 21 Placencia Carnival Parade: Sept 21
October *Pan-American Day: Oct
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Visit the Muy’Ono Adventures office, 50 meters before the pier. 523-3304 • adventures@muy-ono.com • muy-ono.com/adventures
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