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In L’Attitudes‘Dixie Swim Club’ at the Marathon theater tells of Southern women’s lives and loves. Story, 5B

Conchs beat back DolphinsDonning pink sneakers, the basketball Conchs hold of a tough Marathon basketball team. Story, 1B

Island homes on tour Dec. 27-28

A house of the seven

gables and the site of the

first African Methodist

Episcopal Church in Key

West are on the Old Island

Restoration Foundation tours

Dec. 27-28.

Tickets cost $25 and can

be purchased at homes on

the tour or in advance at

Capital Bank branches in

Key West, Big Pine and

Marathon; Audio Video in

Paradise, 1124 Key Plaza,

Key West; and Royal

Furniture, 3326 N.

Roosevelt Blvd.

Here’s the lineup:

702 Whitehead St.

In 1864, the first African

Methodist Episcopal Church

was constructed on this site

by freed slaves. Expanded

and refurbished in 1894 as

ish Memorial AME

Zion Church, it is still home

for the oldest congregation

in Florida established by

African-Americans.

In creating the English

Gothic Revival form, ships

carpenters fashioned rafters

and irons from marine sal-

vage, including wrecked

slave ships. Masonic sym-

bols enrich the stained glass

imagery. This house of wor-

Eyebrow Conch,

historic church

among the stops

KEY WEST

A sandy landscape of

shared memories unfolds

North Carolina’s Outer

Banks are the setting for the

Marathon Community

Theater’s season-opener,

“Dixie Swim Club.”

The play explores the

lives and friendships of five

Southern women, all mem-

bers of a college swim team,

who meet every August “to

recharge.”

In time, the story — and

the characters — advance

across a sandy landscape of

memories and misunder-

standings spanning more

than three decades.

A synopsis of the story,

written by Jessie Jones,

Nicholas Hope and Jamie

Wooten, sets the stage thus-

ly:“As their lives unfold and

the years pass, these women

increasingly rely on one

another, through advice and

raucous repartee.”

The challenges — just

like life — are many and

include men, sex, marriage,

parenting, divorce, aging.

Think of it as the wheel

of life remembered (and

sometimes forgotten) with

stories that intertwine and

unravel.

But, it is after all that “a

hilarious and touching com-

edy,” the playwrights assert,

“about friendships that last

forever.”

“Dixie Swim Club”

‘Dixie Swim

Club’ opens

MCT’s winter

THEATER

L’Attitudes Staff

Cast of ‘Dixie Swim Club’(left to right) seated: Laura Hutt,

Trish Hintze and Christine Harrison; (standing) Jennifer

Powell, Jennifer Mixon-Eick.

A near miss for this

Spielberg wonder

Rated PG, 107 min.,

opened Wed., Dec. 21

The newest Steven

Spielberg film, “The

Adventures of Tintin,” is

based on a series of comic

books about an intrepid

young Belgian reporter creat-

ed by Belgian artist Georges

Remi (who wrote under the

pseudonym Hergé).

One of the most popular

European comics of all

time, it has been translated

into more than 50 lan-

guages and has sold more

than 200 million books.

First appearing in 1929,

Tintin

has been

adapted

for mag-

azines,

radio,

TV, film

and the-

ater. So

it’s a big

deal in

Europe.

But

my first

reaction when I heard that

Spielberg was making a

film about Tintin was,

“Who? Tintin? What’s

that?” But I figured if

Spielberg is directing, it

must be a worthwhile proj-

ect. And when I saw that

Peter Jackson (“Lord of the

Picture a blend:

1990s video game

and ‘60s cartoon

FILM

Craig Wanous

K E Y S

F I L M

� See Film, 7B

� See Dixie, 6B

� See Tour, 6B

Shine the lights

‘Lighthouse’ Larry Herlth iscreating Sombrero Light

replicas for Marathon’s cityentrances. Story, 4A

Year’s second winThe Lady Dolphins ofMarathon High go intobreak with a win over theCanes. Story, 2B

IT’S ELECTRIC

Keynoter photo by RYAN McCARTHY

This is the always-popular Christmas light display at the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative office in Marathon.This, along with the utility’s Tavernier display, is one of the largest andmost colorful exhibits put on each holiday season by businesses up and down the Keys.

Key Largo dive operatorSpencer Slate, garbed ina Santa Claus suit, eyes aGoliath grouper whilediving earlier this weekoff the Upper Keys. Slateowns Atlantis Dive Shopand during the holidays,customers can have theirpicture taken with Santa underwater for adonation that benefitsKids In Special Situations,a charity that providesclothes and gifts to children duringChristmas.

Photo by BOB CARE/FLORIDA KEYS NEWS BUREAU

SANTA TAKES A DIVE

County ready to sue FEMAMonroe County plans to

sue the Federal EmergencyManagement Agency if thecounty is put on the hook foran estimated $65 million inland-taking claims andthreatened with being placedon probation in the NationalFlood Insurance Program.

Chief Assistant CountyAttorney Bob Shillinger said

a formal notice of probationis expected by Jan. 12, withan effective date of May 10.When that notice arrives, thesuit will be filed.

FEMA and the U.S. Fishand Wildlife Service settled a1990 lawsuit with three envi-ronmental groups in December2010. The Defenders ofWildlife, National WildlifeFederation and FloridaWildlife Federation hadclaimed that allowing flood

insurance to be issued inendangered-species habitatviolates the EndangeredSpecies Act.

Under the settlement,FEMA ordered MonroeCounty to determine whetherthousands of land parcels arein such habitat and eligiblefor the National Flood

Insurance Program.The county contends that

responsibility falls to thefeds, not local government,and has resisted the mandateand likely massive liabilitythat goes with it. That led toFEMA threatening probation— and possible suspension— from the flood insurance

program.In an e-mail to the County

Commission and other offi-cials, Shillinger says “weplan to use all legal means tostop FEMA’s efforts to placeus on probation and imposethe terms” of the settlement.

“We’ll file suit and seekan injunction to stop thatprocess and then we will seekdeclaratory relief seeking toundo their settlement agree-ment,” he told the Keynoter.

A judge twice denied thecounty the right to intervenein the lawsuit. The countyclaims FEMA’s mandateignores Monroe’s pendingappeal of the settlement inthe U.S. Circuit Court ofAppeals for the 11th District.

U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen sent FEMAAdministrator Craig Fugate aletter on Dec. 7 expressing

It wants 2010 habitat settlementoverturned, claiming it’s flawed

By RYAN [email protected]

FLOOD INSURANCE

‘Watch this:’Drinking funends in explosion

When drinking and thewords “watch this” mix, it usu-ally results in a bad outcome.

But that’s what happenedearly Friday morning onCudjoe Key, when two menwho were drinking decided itwould be a good idea to fill atrash bag with acetylene and

oxygen from a welder. Asthey filled the bag — whichboth were embracing — thebag expanded and thenexploded, injuring both.

It happened on DoubloonLane about 12:30 a.m.,where Brett Stewart, 37,lives. He said “watch this” todrinking buddy FrederickLytton, 45, before emptyingthe acetylene and oxygeninto the bag, Lytton told theMonroe County Sheriff’sOffice. The explosion hap-

Two injuredafter welderignites bag

CUDJOE KEY

● See Explosion, 3A

Keynoter Staff

20 Days to

January 14th

FREEBayview Park

● See FEMA, 2A

Murder suspectawaits extradition

A 25-year-old mancharged with first-degreemurder in the Oct. 28 killingof a Key West man remainedjailed in Wisconsin onFriday, awaiting extraditionto Monroe County.

Key West police sayPeter Erik Hedvall wastaken into custody inWaukesha County at 2:30a.m. Wednesday, chargedwith first-degree murder inthe death of JonathonAlvarado, 32. Police didn’tsay what the motive was.Hedvall will be extradited toKey West.

Alvarado, 32, aVenezuela native who hadworked at the La TrattoriaBeachside restaurant, wasfound dead under a truck at1019 Grinnell St. The causeof death was blunt-forcetrauma, apparently causedby a rock found next to the

truck.P o l i c e

say Hedvallwas amongthe peoplequestionedthe night ofthe slaying.S p o k e s -w o m a n

Alyson Crean said detec-tives took a sample of hisclothing and found blood on it.

Crean said that duringquestioning by detectives,Hedvall said he rememberedseeing Alvarado in the barDon’s Place, 1000 TrumanAve., but denied having con-tact with him. However,DNA on his clothes linkedhim to the crime, she said.

Agents with the FloridaDepartment of Law Enforce-ment and the U.S. MarshalsService found out Hedvallwas in Wisconsin.

Hedvall nabbedin Wisconsinfor Keys death

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Key Wester heldon pot distribution

Sturgis, S.D., police sayofficers seized 59 pounds ofmarijuana and arrested twomen — one a Key Wester —after a traffic stop on Dec.18.

The Rapid City Journalreports that police pulledover a California-registeredpickup Sunday morning forspeeding. The pickup wasdriven by 27-year-oldNicholas James Schneider ofKey West. During a searchof the vehicle, Sturgis policesay the pot was found.

Schneider and his passen-ger, 21-year-old AndrewMichael Robertson of Tulsa,Okla., were charged withpossession of marijuana withintent to distribute and pos-session of marijuana morethan 10 pounds. Schneideralso was charged with pos-session of a controlled sub-stance and possession ofdrug paraphernalia.

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HEDVALL

“indignation” over theagency’s threat againstMonroe.

“It is hard to believe thatFEMA’s solution to the law-suit against itself and the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service ...is to demand that Monroe

County ... take on all liabilityfor denying floodplain devel-opment permits to its resi-dents,” she wrote.

Ros-Lehtinen calls forFugate to meet with MayorDavid Rice and other countyofficials before notifyingMonroe of its flood insur-ance probation. Rice said no

meeting has been set.“We were told FEMA

was going to reach out to us.If they reached out it, wasn’tquite far enough,” he said.

County AdministratorRoman Gastesi has said themandate could cost thecounty $400,000 in stafftime annually. But the realexposure comes in possibletakings cases in whichlandowners claim they can’tbuild on their land becausethe county denied use of theland through the EndangeredSpecies Act.

Shillinger said the lawsuitwould likely be filed in U.S.District Court in Washington,D.C., He said it would allegeFEMA’s settlement “violates anumber of federal laws includ-

ing the Endangered SpeciesAct and AdministrativeProcedures Act.”

According to Shillinger,the APA requires federalagencies to follow a specificprocess when making a rulinglike the one in the settlement.That he, said, was not done.

“We want to file it [inWashington] because thejudges in that district do a lotof work with the APA,” hesaid. “Our contention is that... they did not publish anyrules or follow the act at all.”

Meanwhile, the commis-sion has given staff permis-sion to draft potential lawsin case Monroe is forced tobegin implementingFEMA’s mandate.

County ready to litigateFrom FEMA, 1A

Claims to be audited

Auditors newly hired bythe U.S. Department ofJustice will look into theclaims process for peopleaffected by the summer2010 BP Deepwater Horizonoil spill.

In Florida, MonroeCounty has been one of thetop recipients of claims set-tlements approved by theGulf Coast Claims Facility,set up to administer a $20billion trust fund.

As of Thursday, FloridaKeys residents or business-es had received more than$170 million on 10,575claims, the facility reports.The number of pendingclaims from Monroe wasnot available.

No oil from the estimated200 million gallons thatflowed into the northernGulf of Mexico over fourmonths apparently everreached the Keys. However,the summer tourist seasonwas profoundly affected, aspotential visitors worried thespill had already harmed theKeys or was close at hand.

Florida residents and busi-nesses have been paid nearly$2.5 billion on 210,235 set-tled claims, the GCCF says.Most of the money in Floridahas gone to Panhandle coun-ties most directly affected bythe BP spill.

Overall, the GCCF haspaid out an estimated $6billion on 1 million claims.

Associate U.S. AttorneyGeneral Thomas Perrelliasked BDO Consulting ofNew York to finish its auditof the GCCF within threemonths.

“We have heard con-cerns about improper han-dling of documents submit-ted by claimants, unneces-sary delays in processing ofinterim claims, and incon-sistent payments for simi-larly situated claimants,”Perrelli wrote in a Dec. 21letter to the auditors, askingthe firm to determine if “theconcerns are valid.”

“Those are exactly thesame problems we had downhere,” said former MonroeCounty Commissioner MarioDi Gennaro, who served onthe Florida Oil SpillEconomic Recovery TaskForce appointed by then-Gov.

Charlie Crist.“There would be two

companies in virtually thesame situation. One wouldget paid while the otherwould not,” Di Gennarosaid. “There were caseswhere employees of a com-pany would get paid fortheir losses but the compa-ny would not.”

Di Gennaro said theFlorida Task Force regular-ly spoke with GCCFadministrator Ken Feinbergabout state issues with thespill claims, but the panelhas not met since Gov. RickScott was sworn into officein January.

“That’s sad because Ithink we could have done alot more to help people,” DiGennaro said.

Florida AttorneyGeneral Pam Bondi said ina statement that she agreeswith the decision to auditthe GCCF.

BP agreed to establishthe $20 billion trust fund inthe wake of the April 20,2010, explosion on theDeepwater Horizon oil rigthat killed 11 workers andstarted the worst oil spill inU.S. history.

BP OIL SPILL

By KEVIN WADLOWSenior Staff [email protected]

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Ferry might continue beyond 2012

Two Middle Keys non-profit organizations are work-ing toward a two-year con-tract extension to keep ferryservice running to the historicPigeon Key off Marathon.

The Pigeon Key Founda-tion and Friends of Old Sevenhave been negotiating withlocal governments, as well asthe state Department ofTransportation, to make thedeal happen.

DOT has funded a ferryfrom Knights Key to PigeonKey since December 2007for $250,000 per year afterthe agency closed the 2.2-mile span of the old SevenMile Bridge to auto and tour-train traffic because of itsdilapidated condition.

DOT banned fishing on thespan a year later, citing weightconcerns. Later it announcedfunding for the ferry wouldcease after June 2012.

Paradise Divers of Big PineKey runs the ferry. OwnerLinda Kruszka said it averages1,000 passengers a month.

Pigeon Key Foundation

President Jason Koler says he’sreceived verbal commitmentsMonroe County, the city ofMarathon and the Pigeon KeyFoundation to keep the ferryfunded another two years.

And Friends of Old SevenPresident Bernard Spinradsays DOT District 6 AssistantStructural and FacilitiesEngineer Dennis Fernandezassured him the agency wouldconsider continuing funding.

“We have an understand-ing that they would wantlocal commitment, and oncewe have that they’ll be will-ing to consider funding onthe part of DOT,” he said.

According to Koler, DOTwould foot half the bill, or$125,000 per year, whileMonroe County, which ownsPigeon Key, would cover 35

percent, or $87,500 per year.The city and foundationwould each pay 7.5 percent,or $18,750.

In a Dec. 16 e-mail,County Administrator RomanGastesi instructed his staff toprepare an item for theJanuary County Commissionagenda to support the ferry for“$87,500 for the next two tothree years.”

Koler said he’s receivedassurance on Marathon’scontribution from severalcity officials.

“This all came about withus asking the DOT for a real-istic analysis of what it’sgoing to cost to fix the bridge.That’s the ultimate goal here,is to save that bridge. Part ofthat is we need to maintainferry service,” he said.

Koler said he sees the pos-sible collaboration as the firststep in a partnership toachieve that ultimate goal.

“Everybody wants towork together. Everyone rec-ognizes the historical andcultural significance of thisbridge,” he said.

Koler said he has no plansto put the contract out to bidunless requested, and wantsto keep Paradise Divers.

“They have done so muchoutside their contract and thelearning curve to put it out to anew service would be detri-mental. Paradise has been anoutstanding provider,” he said.

The Jan. 19 commissionmeeting is scheduled to beginat 9 a.m. at the HarveyGovernment Center in KeyWest.

Foundation sayscity, countyto contributeBy RYAN [email protected]

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pened under the house,where Stewart uses thewelder to work on cars.

Deputy Becky Herrinsays several neighborscalled the Sheriff’s Officeafter hearing “a loud boom-ing sound.” When deputiesarrived at the house, theneighbors told them a truckhad just driven away. Theyfound it, with Lytton behindthe wheel, and pulled itover.

He told deputies he hadjust left the house because “abomb just went off,” Herrinsaid. He told them Stewartwas still there, injured.

Deputies went to thehouse and found Stewartupstairs in the shower. His

parents, Sherry andDerwood Stewart, toldthem what happened.

“The deputies could hearhim through the open win-dow moaning in pain,”Herrin said. “He couldn’thear them calling to him,however, because his earshad been damaged by thenoise of the explosion.”

Paramedics were calledwhile Sgt. Tom Walker wasable to shut off the welderunder the house and renderthe scene safe.

They finally got Stewartout of the house and he wastaken to Lower KeysMedical Center for treat-ment of stomach burns.Lytton was also taken to thehospital to get checked out.

Ears damaged by explosionFrom Explosion, 1A

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Stolen $800K yachtfound in Mexico

An $800,000 yacht stolenfrom a Key Largo marina onOct. 13 has been found inMexico, the Monroe CountySheriff’s Office says.

The 55-foot Sedan BridgeSea Ray, called CynthiaMaria and owned by aMiami Beach man, wasstolen from Marina Del Marat mile marker 100.

Deputy Becky Herrin saysthe company that insured thevessel recovered it “some-where in Mexico andreturned it to the UnitedStates, where it is currentlybeing stored at the U.S. CoastGuard station in Key West.”No information on a pendingarrest was available.

The boat owner hadbrought the vessel down onOct. 11 intending to stay fivedays with his family. Thenthe dock master saw the ves-sel leaving the marina aroundtwo days later. When it didn’treturn later that day, she gotin touch with the owner, whosaid no one had permission totake it.


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Guilty plea in endangered-coral case

A board member of thenew Idaho Aquarium inBoise has pleaded guilty tofederal charges for illegallyshipping protected livecorals from the Florida KeysNational Marine Sanctuaryto buyers around the world.

Christopher Conk plead-ed guilty Monday to felonysmuggling of goods fromthe United States and twomisdemeanors — traffickingin wildlife and violating theEndangered Species Act,meaning the corals appar-ently were staghorn orelkhorn, which are federallylisted as endangered.

The plea agreement calls

for six to 12 months in jail orhome detention.

Deidra Davison, identi-fied in court documents asConk’s ex-wife, pleadedguilty Monday to the sametwo misdemeanors. Bothface sentencing in March.

Federal wildlife officialsbecame aware of Conk andDavison after one of theirsuppliers was busted for ille-gally harvesting coral in theFlorida Keys NationalMarine Sanctuary; details ofthat case weren’t available.

Prosecutors allege thecoral was sold through aWeb-based business calledCoral Fanatics LLC. Conk islisted as the registered agentand manager of the businessin a 2001 report to the Idahosecretary of state’s office.The website says the businesssells a mix of aqua-culturedand “wild caught” colonies.

Federal prosecutors

alleged Davison packagedand shipped coral to cus-tomers in the Netherlands andGreat Britain between Mayand September 2008. Thecontents of the shipmentswere misrepresented as “min-erals,” “aquacultured zoafragments” and “aquaculturedricordea fragments,” andshipped without a wildlifeimport/export license.

Conk was busted when, inJuly and September 2010, anundercover U.S. Immigrationsand Customs Enforcementagent talked to him about pur-chasing corals.

Ammon Copvino, presi-dent and director of theIdaho Aquarium, said calledConk an honest man.

“If he was breaking thelaw, he didn’t know,”Copvino said. “If someonecaught him breaking the law,probably they should havejust told him.”

Idaho manadmits shippingKeys coralAssociated Press

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Visitors to see the light

The city of Marathon willapparently pass on the tradi-tional “welcome to” themewhen it replaces entrancesigns at each end of town inthe near future.

No contract was discussedat the meeting, but the CityCouncil on Dec. 13 passed onboat-themed signs in favor oftwo 12-foot steel replicas ofthe famed Sombrero Lightthat sits six miles offMarathon in the Atlantic.

Lifetime Keys residentLarry Herlth, 52, submittedthe design months ago aftermeeting with representativesfrom the Greater MarathonChamber of Commerce andnonprofit Friends of OldSeven about a “lighthousepark” he’s proposing inMarathon.

Herlth originally proposedthe idea for Islamorada, but

City approvessteel replicasat entrancesBy RYAN [email protected]

Photo by ANDY NEWMAN

‘Lighthouse’ Larry Herlth shows a replica of Alligator Light,off Islamorada, that he created. Replicas of Sombrero Lightwill greet visitors to Marathon at both of the city’s entrances.

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the 1.1-acre site he lobbied forwas awarded to anothergroup. He hopes it comes tofruition at Sunset Park at thefoot of the Seven Mile Bridge.

“It came up that theywould look great as entrancesigns to Marathon. I did up aproposal and sent pictures ofthe things I did,” he said.

The Plantation Key resi-dent is known as LighthouseLarry because of the manyreplicas of offshore light-houses he built.

Herlth said he’d bethrilled to do the signs, eventhough it will hardly be prof-itable for him. He says he andCity Manager RogerHernstadt discussed himbeing paid $27,000 to con-struct both replica lights.

“I would love someone tosee the time and expense Ihave. You will know thenthat I want these on the roadas much as Marathon wouldwant them on the road,” hesaid. “Just the fact that theyunderstand the significanceof Sombrero Light, I’mproud they would choose meto do this.”

According to Herlth, eachreplica would weigh 400 to500 pounds and be 4.5 feetwide at the base. He said thelights would be virtuallyindestructible.

“The lighthouse will with-stand a Category 5 hurri-cane,” he said.

A former contractor andartist, Herlth developed a pas-sion for lighthouses in recentyears. He’s a history buff onthe subject, pointing out the142-foot Sombrero Light wasthe tallest iron structure in theworld when built in 1858.The Eiffel Tower in Paris beatit out in 1886.

“I didn’t even realize howhistoric these lighthouses are,especially Sombrero,” he said.


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Christmas came a little early at Mariners Hospital in Tavernier. Employees and physicians donated boxes of toys to Kids in Special Situations for distribution to UpperKeys children. With KISS President Carlos DelValle (left) are Staci Fulper (kneeling),Monica Endico and Becky Dunlap, members of the Mariners Hospital EmployeeActivities Committee, which coordinated the collection.

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Deepwater ban lifted?

A ban imposed in early2011 on some bottom fishingin deep waters off the FloridaKeys could be lifted by early2012, according to the feder-al South Atlantic FisheryManagement Council.

The closure covers fishingfor several types of deepwatergrouper and snapper in watersmore than 240 feet deep.

Primarily aimed at pro-tecting Warsaw grouper andspeckled hind, the banincludes a prohibition onfishing for snowy grouper,blueline tilefish, yellowedgegrouper, misty grouper,queen snapper and silk snap-per in order to prevent acci-dental bycatch.

The National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administrationnow is taking public com-ment on a plan to limit theban to Warsaw grouper andspeckled hind. The SouthAtlantic Council in Augustvoted to move forward in lift-ing the ban except for the two

targeted species.Fishermen speaking at a

federal hearing in Februaryin Key Largo cited the deep-water ban as a prime exampleof regulations adopted with-out adequate reason.

Speckled hind andWarsaw grouper are “twospecies of fish that mostanglers will never encounterin a lifetime of fishing,” BillKelly, executive director ofthe Florida Keys CommercialFishermen’s Association,said Wednesday.

“Closing huge tracts ofthe Atlantic Ocean to alltypes of fishing reflects amindset that every hook isgoing to catch a Warsawgrouper or speckled hind,neither of which has been sci-entifically proven to warrantstiffer regulatory measures,”Kelly said.

“Recent data analysessuggest speckled hind andWarsaw grouper rarely co-occur with snowy grouper,blueline tilefish, yellowedgegrouper, misty grouper,queen snapper, or silk snap-per,” the NOAA says in seek-ing public comment on therule revision.

The wider ban imple-mented last Jan. 31 on othergrouper and snapper hasresulted in “socio-economic

effects,” the agency said.Comments on changing

the rule will be taken throughJan. 19. The revised rulewould then need approval bythe secretary of the U.S.Department of Commerce.For information on comment-ing, go to www.safmc.net.

Closure beginsA separate four-month

ban on shallow-watergrouper species in federalwaters of the South Atlanticbegins Jan. 1. The closureruns through April 30.

No catches of gaggrouper, black grouper, redgrouper, scamp, rock hind,red hind, coney, graysby, yel-lowfin grouper, yellowmouthgrouper and tiger grouper areallowed.

The closure also applies toshallow-water grouper takenin Atlantic state waters inFlorida by people fishing offcharter boats that hold a fed-eral permit for grouper andsnapper.

The shallow-watergrouper closure is necessary“to protect snapper andgrouper species made morevulnerable during spawningseason,” according to theNational Marine FisheriesService.

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Union grievance rejected

When Key schoolsadministrators told theMonroe County teachersunion in July that they wereimplementing unpaid fur-loughs, layoffs and eliminat-ing wage increases to makeup for a $10 million budgethole, the union responded byfiling a complaint of unfairlabor practices with thestate.

But the hearing officerfor the Public EmployeesRelations Commission, theagency that considered thegrievance, determined thismonth that the district didnot violate state law with thecost-saving moves.

The United Teachers ofMonroe’s complaint wasspecifically over the SchoolDistrict’s refusal to hold ahearing on two letters ofunderstanding agreed to dur-ing closed-door meetings inthe spring. The meetingswere held between unionleaders and then-Superintendent JosephBurke to discuss collectivebargaining agreement modi-fications.

The union membershipratified the changes dis-cussed at those meetings onJune 9. But Ken Gentile, thedistrict’s chief internal audi-tor, and Larry Murray, then amember of the district’sindependent Audit andFinance Committee, raisedconcerns with Mark Wilsonof the State Attorney’sOffice over whether thosemeetings constituted a viola-tion of the state’s open meet-ings law, known as theSunshine Law.

Wilson concluded that ifthe agreement compliedwith Sunshine, “it does so inonly in the barest, mostgrudging way.”

Wilson recommendedthat the two parties hold a“curative” meeting wherethe negotiations could beheld again, but in public.

Union President HollyHummell-Gorman wantedthe meetings to be limited tothe letters of understanding,but the School District saidother issues would be dis-cussed. Also, the district saidthat nothing about the meet-ing could be agreed to aheadof time without the risk ofappearing to violateSunshine again.

Superintendent JesusJara, Burke’s predecessor,also told Hummell-Gormanthe district was facing a $11million projected loss of rev-enue in the 2012 fiscal yearbudget, indicating employ-ees would have to acceptsacrifices in pay.

Jara then decided thatthat negotiations had to startfrom scratch and the lettersshould not be considered atall because it could bedeemed a Sunshine law vio-lation.

At a July 28 SchoolBoard meeting, the fivemembers voted in favor ofJara’s recommendations toimplement seven furloughdays for teachers and sixdays for other staff, to elimi-nate the 1.5 percent wageincrease for the 2011-12school year, to postpone per-formance pay increases, toeliminate career milestone

salary enhancements, to cutfour non-teaching positions,and to outsource the dis-trict’s 76 custodians andnine yard maintenanceworkers.

This prompted Hummell-Gorman to file the com-plaint, claiming the recom-mendations were decided“while the parties wereengaged in impact bargain-ing.”

But William Salmon, thehearing officer with thePublic Employees RelationsCommission, wrote in hisDec. 16 conclusion that thedistrict did not violate anystate law, and was correct innot allowing the letters to bea factor in the public negoti-ations.

“The circumstances sup-port the School District rely-ing on the assistant stateattorney’s opinion. If therewas a violation of theSunshine Law, the remedy issevere,” Salmon wrote.“When faced with the assis-tant state attorney’s opinionand the remedy for aSunshine Law violation, theSchool District’s remedy ofa curative meeting, i.e.,‘wiping the slate clean’ andessentially starting over, wasnot a violation [of statelaw].”

It had claimeddistrict violatedsigned contractBy DAVID [email protected]

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Privatization option for airport

Monroe County MayorDavid Rice says privatemanagement would be aconsideration after longtimeemployee and Florida KeysMarathon Airport ManagerReggie Paros retires in 2012.

But Rice was clear thecounty would explore alloptions, including “the triedand true” of having a countyemployee in charge.

“Reggie is retiring andthat might be a good time todo it. What we might do ispossibly put out a [requestfor proposals] to the industryand evaluate our options atthat point,” Rice said. “Wemight be able to get a moreefficient operation and a bit

more aggressive manage-ment. They would benefitfinancially from the successof the airport.”

Marathon Vice Mayor DickRamsay said he’s not keen onthe idea and that he told Riceso at a recent meeting of cityand county officials.

“Initially, I’m very skep-tical, but I’m listening tomake sure I’ve got all thefacts before I make finalcomments,” he said.

Ramsay, the city’s liaisonto the county-owned airport,has long been a proponent ofMarathon having more inputat the airport. He proposesdual oversight in the future.

“I’d like to see that donewith representatives of eachplanning the future of the air-port and what’s best,” he said.

Rice says any decision isseveral months away.

“I’m not at all sure thateveryone at the city is com-fortable with [privatization],but we haven’t even talked

about it at the level of ourcommission. It remains to beseen whether that option ispursued,” he said.

Rice and Ramsay eachsay the airport, which thecounty essentially operatesas a business, is minimallyprofitable. Paros did notreturn Thursday and Fridaycalls for comment.

“On a good year, itbreaks even,” Rice said.

Ramsay says he hasideas, such as an air show,to help the airport producemore revenue. Right now,no commercial carriers flyinto Marathon, only privateplanes, FedEx andMosquito Control.

“The airport is absolutelyin the black, but it doesn’tmake a lot of money. In myopinion, it doesn’t make a lotof money because we haven’t... talked about initiatives thatcould turn the airportaround,” Ramsay said.

Also on table:County, cityjoint oversightBy RYAN [email protected]

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This reception for Ruth Bryan Owen (center) took place at the Casa Marina resort in Key West around 1930. Owen,the daughter of congressman and secretary of state William Jennings Bryan, was a Florida congresswoman from1929 to 1933. That year, she became the United States’ first female ambassador, appointed by President FranklinRoosevelt to be the liaison to Denmark; she served in that role until 1936. Owen also was an alternate delegate tothe U.N. General Assembly in 1949. She died in 1954 in Denmark.

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FEMA lawsuitisn’t frivolous

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Show inmates some loveFour years ago at this time, I was

an inmate in the Monroe CountyDetention Center in Marathon. Whilebeing in jail at any time of the year isdepressing, it’s more so during theholidays.

One afternoon, a corrections offi-cer named Linda Brooks took it uponherself to bring in milk and cookiesfor us, the inmates. While manybelieve the county supplies theinmates wonderful meals, it’s not thecase.

On that day, a simple cup of milkand a few cookies brought tears tomany a man, including myself. I’mfortunate to have a job and the abilityto give back. Today I’m calling now-Sgt. Brooks and making arrange-ments to supply milk and cookies tothe inmates in Marathon.

I can handle Marathon but itwould be nice if the Stock Island andPlantation Key jails could do thesame. If we are One Human Family,we can supply a cup of milk and a

few cookies to those who will neverforget our kindness.

Kevin WilkinsonMarathon

It could be worseHere it is, Christmas time, and

though I was told the sewer andstormwater work would hold off untilafter the holidays, the heavy equip-ment is rolling into our neighborhoodto tear up streets to install stormdrains.

Now I’m frantically pulling thedeck furniture and Christmas treeinto the house, the neighbors are flee-ing to escape the coral dust and noise,and my 87-year-old mother is watch-ing commotion outside the window.

As I started complaining loudlyabout this horrible inconvenience anddisruption to our Christmas prepara-tions, my mother turns to me andsays: “It’s not so bad. At least they’renot bombing us.” You see, this scenetook her back to the 1940s, when shewas fleeing her homeland in

Lithuania when there Russians wererolling into town.

Well, our neighborhood may looklike a war zone this Christmas, but thelesson learned from a dear old mom isthat once again, we will survive.

Regina HardyMarathon

Honor girl’s memoryI am the mom of Amber Kogelis,

who died in a car accident inMarathon in February. I am askingeveryone to remember Amber andhonor her for Christmas and throughthe new year by donating to the ani-mal shelter of your choice.

Amber and I loved the MarathonAnimal Shelter and Amber helpedout there sometimes. Amber was ananimal lover and I thought this wouldbe a good way to honor her forChristmas. Thank you all so muchand may you all have a MerryChristmas.

Michelle GadacyBristol, Conn.

County is correct in preparingto sue over settlementto which it wasn’t a party

Suing is never tasteful and should be the last resortwhen parties can’t come together over disagreements,but in the case of Monroe County and the federal gov-ernment, the county is correct in planning litigation.

The issue is a forced and unfunded mandate —sound familiar? This time, it’s not a state mandate forsewer construction, but the Federal EmergencyManagement Agency demanding the county determineif vacant lots have habitat for endangered species andtherefore are eligible or not for inclusion in the NationalFlood Insurance Program.

FEMA’s mandate is a direct result of that agency andthe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service settling a 1990 law-suit filed by the Defenders of Wildlife, NationalWildlife Federation and Florida Wildlife Federation.Those groups claimed that allowing flood insurance tobe issued in endangered-species habitat violates theEndangered Species Act.

So now, the county has to determine, when consideringbuilding permit applications, whether land has such habitat.

Considering Monroe County was never party to theenvironmental groups’ lawsuit against the feds — andconsidering that twice a judge denied the county’s rightto intervene — it’s incredulous that FEMA is threaten-ing to pull the Keys from the National Flood InsuranceProgram if Monroe doesn’t start checking for endan-gered-species habitat.

Participating in the National Flood InsuranceProgram is essential for the Keys because the islands lieso low, and without flood insurance, most banks won’tissue mortgages.

But FEMA has put the county on notice that if it does-n’t obey its mandate, the Keys will be on probation in theinsurance program come May 12. Following that couldcome outright suspension, leaving thousands of propertyowners without coverage in the event of a hurricane.

In a Dec. 7 letter to FEMA Administrator CraigFugate — who is no stranger to the Keys — U.S. Rep.Ileana Ros-Lehtinen says it best: “It is hard to believethat FEMA’s solution to the lawsuit against itself andthe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ... is to demand thatMonroe County revise its flood damage preventionordinances to implement Endangered Species Act pro-tective measures....”

She says Keys policyholders are “being held hostageby FEMA,” and she is correct — especially since thecounty already has in place plenty of ordinances pro-tecting endangered species, and especially since enforc-ing the Endangered Species Act is a federal, not local,responsibility.

Chief Assistant County Attorney Bob Shillinger saysthe county will sue FEMA in U.S. District Court inWashington to prevent being suspended from theNational Flood Insurance Program and to “undo theirsettlement agreement” with Fish and Wildlife.

The stakes are huge: If the county is left on the hook,it faces paying out tens of millions of dollars to peoplewho can successfully claim they were not able to buildon their land because the county denied use of their landthrough the Endangered Species Act. That big land billshould be the feds’ bill, not Monroe County’s.

Shillinger says he expects the formal notice of proba-tion in the flood program to arrive by Jan. 12. Once itdoes, that’s when he plans to file the suit.

We support the filing because Monroe County wasnever a party to the 1990 lawsuit and therefore should-n’t have to be on the hook for its settlement.

Governor’s proposed budget would grow the economyAfter months of traveling the state

and listening to teachers, parents, stu-dents, small-businesses owners andfamilies, I unveiled my budget recom-mendations last week that reflect theissues and solutions most important toFloridians — funding education andhelping Floridians create jobs.

The dollars in this budget belong toall Floridians, and I have listened to thethings they believe are important tospend these dollars on. I have heardloud and clear that Floridians wanttheir money spent on education andjobs, without additional burdens onfamilies and businesses, and this budg-et accomplishes that.

Highlights of my proposed $66.4billion budget for fiscal year2012-13include:

● More than $1 billion in new statekindergarten-grade 12 funding.

● New tax relief measures totalingnearly $35 million in taxpayer savingsnext year, and more than $86 million inFY 2013-14.

● Injecting $300 million in the FloridaRetirement System pension fund.

● Reducing state spending by 4.6percent — close to FY 2005-06 levels.

● Adjusting Medicaid reimbursementmethodologies to control soaring costs.

● Efficiencies and savings forFlorida taxpayers as a result of 40-yearlow crime rates.

This budget year, Florida faced sig-nificant education funding challenges.Florida gained 30,000 more studentsthat require almost $200 million morein state funding. Florida also faces a$400 million reduction in ad valorem

taxes due to decliningproperty values.Despite these chal-lenges, the budget Isubmitted to theLegislature includes:

● Raises of per-stu-dent funding to $6,372,including more than30,000 children in the

public school system and less local fund-ing due to declining property values.

● The third largest amount of statekindergarten-grade 12 funding inFlorida history at $9.5 billion.

I will not sign any budget into lawthat doesn’t contain more state dollarsfor education than we have this year. Iam absolutely committed to acting onwhat I have heard and prioritizing edu-cation funding in this budget.

Because education and jobs areinextricably linked, a number of small-business tax reform measures are alsoincluded in my budget, which givesFlorida businesses the competitiveadvantage needed to create the jobs.

These tax reform measures includeincreasing the business tax exemptionagain this year from $25,000 to$50,000 — eliminating tax liability formore than 25 percent of those who payit and reducing taxes by about $25 mil-lion for all taxpayers.

I also propose increasing the tangi-ble personal property tax exemption forthose with less than $50,000 of tangiblepersonal property, providing an overalltax relief of about $22 million ifapproved by the voters, and also broad-ening the sales tax exemption for man-

ufacturing by lowering the percentageexpanding businesses must increaseoutput from 10 to 5 percent in order tomake sure manufacturing can grow.

This budget also places approxi-mately $300 million into the FloridaRetirement System pension fund: $180million of new state funds to fully fundthe normal cost, plus an additional$120 million toward the unfundedactuarial liability. We must be seriousabout fixing Florida’s pension fund inorder to protect our ability to fundimportant priorities like education andjobs. The pension as it is now is a majorliability for the state that will threatenother priorities if we do not talk honest-ly about its status with state employees.

Florida is heading in the right direc-tion. We have gained 106,900 net newjobs since January with a total of118,000 jobs in the private sector. Inaddition, Florida’s unemployment rateis at its lowest point in 28 months at10.3 percent. Florida is doing the rightthings to keep the cost of living low, getthe state back to work, and create aworld-class education system that pre-pares students for a job.

I would like to thank all of theFloridians — small-business owners,job creators, parents, teachers and stu-dents — that took the time to talk withme over the past few months. It hasbeen an important and meaningful dia-logue and I hope they will continue tolet me know what they think.

To view my full budget proposal,visit http://letsgettowork.state.fl.us/

Rick Scott is governor of Florida.

GUEST COLUMN

RICK SCOTT

Tenaciousness punishedI would like to thank the citizens

of Monroe County for the opportuni-ty to serve them on the SchoolDistrict Audit and FinanceCommittee. I did my best at all timesto represent the public’s interest andimprove the financial activities ofthe district. Progress was made, butthere is a long way to go before thedistrict’s house is in order.

That I was the only member notreappointed came as no surprise.Early on, I was labeled by the districtand the School Board as a trouble-maker, someone who asked toomany questions and raised too manyissues. In recent months, the internalauditor has complained that myquestions about district finances

were occupying too much of histime. The result is that in recentmonths, the internal auditor has sim-ply ignored me.

Perhaps my greatest sin was toviolate School Board Vice ChairmanAndy Griffiths’ rule: Praise in publicbut criticize in private. I so upsetAndy Griffiths by going to the pressthat he led a movement to suspendthe committee and require ethicstraining. Board member DuncanMathewson threatened to fire me if Idid not stop publicizing the district’sfailures, e.g., the botched contractwith teachers with its $500,000-pluserror.

Not continuing on the committeeis a mixed blessing for me. While Iwould like to continue serving the

public, my achievements in bringingreal change to the district financeshas been limited. You can bring ahorse to water but....

It is my intention to continueinvolving myself in district finances.Unconstrained by the Sunshine Law,I will be able to bring issues to theattention of all committee membersand not be required to go throughchannels. Uncooperative internalauditors can be circumvented bypublic-records requests.

Much remains to be done and Ihope that I can be part of a commu-nity effort to effect real change inhow the School District spends ourtax dollars.

Larry MurrayBig Pine Key

Add street names to light signalsHas anyone else noticed that there are no street signs on

the new stoplight crossbars in Marathon? We’re so used tojust turning at whatever intersection that the lack of signshas gone unnoticed.

Sombrero Beach Road doesn’t have a sign anywhere atthe intersection. Maybe it’s part of a new crowd control. I’malso not too sure who picked the location of the 122ndStreet crossbar. It definitely was a good idea. Its presentlocation just makes it useless for the heavy traffic that exits122nd.

Anyway, season’s greetings. Maybe Santa is bringing thenew crossbar signs.

John GoniaMarathon

This is U.S. 1 at 122nd Street in Marathon. The new traffic-light bar doesn’t say which street it is.

We want gift cards andlike to give them, but forsome reason we don’t alwaysuse them and wind up wast-ing billions of dollars.

A recent poll by ConsumerReports, for instance, foundthat one-quarter of peoplewho received a card as a hol-iday gift last year still haven’tused it, and more than half ofthose had two or more unre-deemed cards.

We have lots of excuses.We forgot about the card orlost it. The store didn’t haveany merchandise we wanted.Or the retailer isn’t nearby, orwe don’t like the store.

This has spawned an onlinesecondary market where giftcard exchange sites, such asPlasticJungle.com, Cardpool.com, MonsterGiftCard.comand GiftCardRescue.com,help consumers buy and sellunwanted retail gift cards at adiscount. Sellers can getaround 70 percent to 90 per-cent of the value of theircards. The more popular theretailer, the higher the price.

“It at least gives con-sumers the option to getsomething for an unused giftcard,” said Tod Marks, senioreditor at Consumer Reports.“It’s like life support forunwanted gift cards.”

Gift card sales are expect-ed to reach a record $100 bil-lion this year, up nearly 10percent from the year before,according to TowerGroup, aresearch and advisory firm.About $2 billion of that,though, will be lost throughfees and expired, stolen ormisplaced cards.

The losses were muchworse before federal protec-tions kicked in last year that,among other things, preventcards from expiring withinthe first five years.

Still, $2 billion is a lot ofmoney to leave on the table.And if we don’t use it, some-body else will.

Some retailers recognizeunredeemed cards as incomeafter a long period of inactiv-ity. Starbucks Corp., forexample, reported $46.9 mil-lion in income from unre-deemed cards for the year

ended in October.So if you are going to give

a gift card, make sure it’sfrom a retailer that the recipi-ent patronizes. Or if you’renot sure, consider a general-purpose gift card that can beused at any store, althoughyou’ll pay a fee to buy thecard. American Express, forinstance, offers such cardsfor a $3.95 fee.

And if you’re stuck afterthe holidays with cards youdon’t want, here’s someadvice for getting rid of them:

● The most innovative useof unwanted gift cards thisseason goes to GoalMine,which caters to smallinvestors by helping them setgoals and begin investing foras little as $25.

Between Dec. 19 and theend of January, GoalMine isaccepting unwanted giftcards with values of $25 andup that will be sold atPlasticJungle.com, a cardexchange site. Consumers

decide whether to deposit theproceeds in an FDIC-insuredsavings account or in a stockor bond mutual fund.

As a further incentive,GoalMine promises toredeem the first card for 150percent of its value. The cardcan’t be worth more than $50.

● These middleman web-sites for consumers wantingto buy, sell or swap cardshave been growing.PlasticJungle, one of themajor players, bought andsold cards worth about $18million last year, three timesthe amount of the yearbefore, said Chief ExecutiveBruce Bower. “We are hav-ing similar growth rightnow,” he added.

Sites deal in gift cardsfrom hundreds of nationalretailers, so you likely won’tbe able to sell a gift card froma local shop. Cards usuallymust have a value of $20 or$25 still on them.

One of the biggest prob-lems facing new entrepreneurs— and even those who havebeen in business for a while —is knowing the differencebetween working in their busi-ness and working on it.

This condition is particu-larly acute in people whohave a well-honed skill, likecarpentry or cooking, thatmakes them think they caneasily morph into owning asuccessful contracting busi-ness or restaurant.

In many cases, it turnsinto a disaster.

Knowing how to build aterrific home or whip up adelicious meal is no guaranteethey will be able to create abusiness plan, build a budget,manage people or delegate.

It’s failing at the latterskill especially that mostoften results in these entre-preneurs giving up theirdreams of owning their ownbusiness.

The contractor shouldn’tbe pounding nails, but mak-ing sure there are enoughnails and workers to com-plete the job, on time and on

budget. Therestaurateurshouldn’t bec h o p p i n gshallots, butmaking surethere areenough peo-ple at thetables to payfor the

ingredients and all the otherbills.

Your knowledge andexpertise in a particular fieldis the most important contri-bution you can make to yourbusiness. You know where toget the materials, what needsto be done and how to do it.

You shouldn’t be doingthe job yourself — ironically,the very things you enjoydoing that motivated you toopen your own business inthe first place.

Not only will you have tohire people to do what youlove doing most, you willprobably need to hire peoplewho can help you do thethings you can’t do yourself.

Bookkeeping — whichcan be outsourced if there is

no money to hire someoneeven part-time — is probablythe most important. This ishow you keep track ofexpenses and revenues, whatyou owe others and what oth-ers owe you.

You might even need anoffice or operations managerto help you accomplish whatneeds to be done.

And what will you bedoing? You’ll be working onyour business.

Working on your businessmeans you’ll be beating thebushes, looking for cus-tomers and finding out howto get new ones. You’ll bedeveloping your brand andbecoming known to yourpotential customer base.

You’ll watch your cashflows to make sure you canpay your bills (includingyour own pay check) andhave enough money left toeither bank or grow yourbusiness.

You’ll research potentialfunding sources from loansor grants. You’ll make sureyour employees are doing thejobs they were hired to do.

You’ll keep an eye onyour competitors to see whatthey’re doing well. You’llwatch your industry’s trendsto make sure you don’t getrun over by a bus coming outof nowhere.

You’ll always be on thelookout for ways to improveyour product and service, andways to grow your business.

And then — maybe —

after you’ve got your busi-ness under control and it isnot just surviving but pros-pering — just maybe you canfind the time to swing a ham-mer or whip up a great roux.You know, for the fun of it.

Jackie Harder owns KeyDynamics, a coaching, train-ing and consulting companyin Key Largo. She’s a gradu-

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Hurricanes stopDolphins in OT

Capping a chaotic con-test between Keys rivals,Coral Shores rallied in thewaning minutes of thefourth quarter to force over-time and defeat MarathonHigh School, 71-68, in boysbasketball Thursday.

“That was a programwin,” said Coral Shoreshead coach Jay Sanderson.“Our motto is that when weget knocked down, we getback up. We did thattonight.”

Coral Shores (4-8) gotpoints from seven scorersand needed every one.

Marathon (2-8) put threeplayers in double figures,led by senior centerDwayne Ellis’ game-high37 points, but no one else ina Dolphin uniform scored.

The Dolphins went aremarkable 24-of-27 fromthe foul line but Hurricanecenter Will Ismer nailedfree throws at the end ofregulation and overtime tokeep Coral Shores in front.

“Will had ice in hisveins,” Sanderson said.

It felt different to Ismer.“I was about to have a heartattack right there on thecourt,” said the 6-foot-7junior who finished with 25points and 12 rebounds.

Coral Shores’Ismer hits thegame winner

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Keynoter photo by KEVIN WADLOW

Will Ismer (45) of Coral Shores and Dewayne Ellis (13) of Marathon battle for a reboundin the Hurricanes’ 71-69 overtime win Thursday.The two centers were the high scorersin the game, combining for 62 points.● See Hurricanes, 2B

Stubborn Dolphins makeKey West work for win

Outside its locker room,out on the school’s darkenedtrack, the undefeated KeyWest High boys basketballteam was running and jump-ing to break in pink sneakersbefore Wednesday night’sgame against Marathon.

The shoes were ConverseChuck Taylor All-Stars, theflat-soled kind players wore50 years ago. Converse, in afundraiser for breast-cancerawareness, had donatedthem to the Conchs as part ofReal Men Wear PinkSneakers Week in Key West.

It’s an awareness programfor the American CancerSociety’s Florida Keys unit.

The team intended towear them, but only in thefirst quarter because of whatcoach Anton Lopez saidwere “safety issues.”

Moments later, when theConchs rushed onto the floorat the Bobby MenendezGym, their new look addedto the large crowd’s enthusi-asm. In the first quarter, thepink shoes seemed to espe-cially suit Je’Quan Lopez,who made two 3-point shots,and Andre Guieb, who madeone from beyond the arc.

When the quarter endedwith Key West ahead, 14-10,the Conchs changed into their

Marathon stayson Conchs’ heelsBy DICK WAGNERKeynoter Contributor

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Photo by BERT BUDDE

Pink-shoed Conchs (from left) Je’Quan Lopez, Ryan Wagner,Tony Guieb and Anthony Rice surround Marathon’s DwayneEllis in the first quarter of Wednesday night’s game. ● See Conchs, 2B

Lady Canes pullaway from Fins

Coral Shores HighSchool’s girls came on strongin the second half of a soccergame Thursday to pull awayfrom Marathon School, 6-1.

That gave the Lady Canes(8-2) a sweep of both FloridaKeys rivals this week after a3-2 decision over visiting KeyWest High School Tuesday.

“This is one of the bestyears for our county rivalry,”

Canes coach Arthur Patersonsaid. “Both Key West andMarathon gave us good,competitive games, whichour girls need to get better.”

With Dolphin goalkeeperJulietta Pezzella batting awayseveral Cane shots in the firsthalf, Coral Shores held a nar-row 1-0 halftime lead on agoal by standout seniorJasmine Paterson, a futureUniversity of Miami player.

Cane junior forward IrisDunn scored on a solo break-away early in the second half,which was more than enoughfor the rugged Coral Shoresdefense to make stand up.

Just to be sure, Coral

Narrow leadgrows to big6-1 victory

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● See Soccer, 2B

Key West bests the Canes by 30

The defensive-mindedKey West High boys basket-ball team forced visitingCoral Shores into 30turnovers in the Conchs’ 70-40 victory Tuesday night atthe Bobby Menendez Gym.

“Turnovers and missedfree throws — I could go onand on,” said Hurricanescoach Jay Sanderson.

And he did: “They playedgreat defense and we could-

n’t make the easy passes.Key West is a heck of a bas-ketball team destined forgreat things.”

The Conchs weren’t sogreat shooting from the field— they made 28 of 70 for 40percent. The Canes were ter-rible from the foul line,where they had an amazing48 chances, making only 25for 52 percent.

All 13 players scored forKey West, led by Je’QuanLopez and Ryan Wagner,each of whom scored ninepoints. Among those makingcontributions off the benchwere Donald Roberts andKeante Green, both with

Coral Shoresis only 52%from the lineBy DICK WAGNERKeynoter Contributor

Photo by BERT BUDDE

Key West’s Gerald Hernandez shoots over Coral Shores’William Ismer during the Conchs’ 70-40 victory.

● See Key West, 2B

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white high-tech Nikes, inwhich they played the rest ofthe way, turning back spiritedchallenges from the Dolphinsbefore securing an intenselyfought 61-48 victory.

In the second quarter, theConchs took advantage oftheir big, physical front lineof Lopez, Anthony Rice andThomas Butler to build a 28-17 lead. The Dolphins,though, sparked by two driv-ing shots from NelsonRogers, went into intermis-sion down by only 30-24.

When the game resumed,Trevelle Beckford, Marathon’sshort but dazzling seniorguard, kept the Dolphins in thegame with his spinning foraysto the hoop and pull-upjumpers, even though Guieboften clung to him like a sec-ond skin.

(“He’s the heart and soulof our team — and he’s likea son to me,” Marathoncoach Kevin Freeman wouldlater say of Beckford.)

Guieb continued to showthat he could score, too, clos-ing the third quarter with two3-point shots that extended a44-34 lead to 50-34.

Elliott Valdez, a thick-bodied reserve, put back arebound to open the fourthquarter, and then made abeautiful fade-away in the

lane — “The kind my dadshot,” he said later — thatgave Key West its biggestlead, 54-34.

But the Dolphins, led byBeckford and senior DwayneEllis, whose swoops to thebasket drew fouls, cut it to56-48 with two minutes left.Lopez answered with alayup, and the Conchs addedthree free throws to close outthe game and improve to 6-0.

Guieb led the Conchswith 16 points, Butler had13, Lopez 12, Rice 11,Wagner five and Valdez four.For Marathon, Beckford had21, Rogers 12, Ellis 11,Shemar Fantroy three andDominic Cavitt one.

Later, in the dim court-yard, Lopez, the coach’s son,said, “I’m very proud of ourteam.” He was especiallyhappy for Valdez, adding,“He was a big inspiration.He pumped us up.”

Outside the Marathonlocker room, overlooking thetrack where the pink shoeshad been broken in, Freemansaid, “Their size got to usand they had too many extrachances. I think we couldplay better against them.We’re not deep, we’re notbig — but we make up forthat in heart and passion.”

And then the Dolphinscoach disappeared into thenight.

Marathon keepsConchs on toesFrom Conchs, 1B

“But this feels so good.”Coral Shores held a nar-

row 17-15 lead at the end ofthe first quarter before Ellisscored 18 points in the sec-ond — 10-for-10 from theline to go with four fieldgoals — as the Dolphinssprinted to a 41-30 lead atthe break.

Terrell Taylor scored sixof his eight points for CoralShores in the third as theHurricanes closed to within62-46 headed into the finalquarter.

Dolphin senior guardTrevelle Beckford (18

points) sank his fourth 3-pointer and Ellis made alayup as Marathon seemedto hold serve at 60-53 withfour minutes to go.Dolphins coach KevinFreeman slowed the game’space, trying to force theCanes into fouling hissharpshooters.

Worse for the Canes, thecapable Taylor had fouledout.

Coral Shores guard AlexGomez (22 points) shiftedinto high gear, hitting a freethrow and converting athree-point play to make it60-58 at 3:06.

Down 62-60 with 19

seconds left, the Hurricanesmissed two shots fromunderneath but Ismer wasfouled with 11 secondsremaining. He nailed both.

With one second on theclock, Marathon tried twice(the first was waved off byofficials) to throw thelength of the court but regu-lation ended at 62-62.

Cane forward AldonTodd opened the four-minute overtime with a 3-pointer and freshmanAlberto Anderson put theCanes up 67-64 with 2:30remaining.

Dolphin freshman guardNelson Rojas (14 points)

made a bucket-and-1 to tieit, 67-67, 14 seconds later.

Gomez lost a dribble,recovered it and scored fora 70-67 lead at 1:25. Ellisdrove the lane seconds laterto make it a one-pointgame.

Ismer hit one of two foulshots at 1:18 to set the finalscore but Hurricane defend-ers had to force twoMarathon turnovers beforeit was settled.

The Keys teams meetagain on Jan. 25 inMarathon. “That one isshaping up to be fun,”Sanderson said.

Dolphins refuse to go awayFrom Hurricanes, 1B

seven points, and KeanteJames, with six.

Coral Shores was led by6-foot-8 Will Ismer, thetallest player on the court,and Aldon Todd, both ofwhom had 12 points.

After Key West openedthe game with a 3-pointshot, the Conchs went on toa 16-4 lead after the firstquarter, despite making onlysix of 20 shots. CoachAnton Lopez often lookeddispleased on the bench,particularly after Wagner,going in for a layup, insteadbounced the ball against thebackboard for a trailingLopez, who missed the shot.

After leading, 28-11, at thehalf, the Conchs outscoredthe Canes, 22-7, in the thirdquarter for their biggest lead(50-18) of the night.

The fourth quarter disin-tegrated into a helter-skelter

affair with the Conchs —mostly reserve players —committing foul after foul.Obsessed with the need todunk, and with breakawayopportunities so prevalent,the Conchs turned the lastminutes into their ownbrand of showtime.

Lopez and Anthony Ricemissed slam attempts, as thecrowd gasped, beforeRoberts finally dunked forthe team’s last two points.The ensuing celebrationelicited a technical foul and,a bit later, the game endedingloriously when, at thebuzzer, Conch DetravisAdams fouled Kalen Carter,who was heaving up a shotfrom very long range.

Sanderson saw a silverlining. “What I love aboutour kids so much is thatwe’re able to get up afterwe’ve been beaten down,”he said.

Canes no contestfor the ConchsFrom Key West, 1B

Shores got three more goalsfrom Paterson and a secondfrom Dunn.

“I’m not happy that weblew about a half-dozen easyshots,” Coach Paterson said.“If we’re going to competewith the likes of GulliverPrep, we have to be effectivewhen we get the opportuni-ties.”

Paterson said the CoralShores defenders played a“sound” game.

“Kelly Cassidy did agood job on Katie Landry,Marathon’s best player,”Paterson said. “MalloryWiecjorek was very instru-mental back there and

Noelle Perry was solid.”“Marathon has a young

team that’s really improv-ing,” Paterson said.

Coral Shores fended off achallenge from Key Westafter the visiting LadyConchs scored first Tuesday.

The Canes came back ongoals by Dunn and Paterson,but the Conchs tied it againat 2-2 before Paterson nailedthe game-winner.

“It was a dogfight againsta proven Key West team,”Coach Paterson said.“Again, we did good jobdefensively but probablyshould have scored more.”

The season resumes inJanuary after holiday break.

Cane Patersonscores four goalsFrom Soccer, 1B

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Coral Shores defender Noelle Perry (9) breaks up anattack by Marathon High School’s Taylor Konrath (7) andSydney Konrath (19) in the Hurricanes’ 6-1 win Thursdayin Tavernier.

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Conchs easilybeat Marathon

With all 11 players scor-ing, the Key West High girlsbasketball team breezedpast Marathon, 53-14,Wednesday in a 4 o’clockgame played before a smat-tering of fans at the BobbyMenendez Gym.

It was the third consecu-tive victory for the Conchs,who improved to 3-3.

With some sharp passingleading to easy baskets, theConchs got off to a 15-1lead and were ahead, 24-3,after the first quarter. In thatperiod, the young Dolphinswere forced into 11turnovers — they had 32 forthe game — and could getoff only four shots.

After Alexsa Rahmingscored the first five points of

the second period andShelisa Page added a 3-pointshot, the lead was up to 32-3. It was 36-7 at the half.

When a basket byMikayla Stansbury made it42-7 with five minutes leftin the third quarter, theclock began to run continu-ously because the differencewas 35 points.

Jamica Mack, the team’stallest player at 5-11, ledKey West with nine points;Shaniya Watson scoredeight and had three assists;Aaliyah Lucky andBrit’nae Mingo each hadsix points; BrookeMarsden, Page, Stansburyand Rahming each hadfive; Mecca Hurst scoredtwo; and Biandrea Darkinsand Sahara Graff each hada point.

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Dolphins go intobreak on high note

After a rough start to the2011 basketball schedule,Marathon High School’sLady Dolphins closed theDecember calendar with aThursday win at local rivalCoral Shores.

Gardine Raymondscored 15 points to leadthree Lady Dolphins (2-7)with double figures in the49-21 decision over thewinless Lady Canes.

“It’s nice for the girls tointo the [holiday] breakwith a win,” Dolphin coachLeslie Lindsey said.“Especially after a tough[39-point loss] at KeyWest.”

The Dolphin defenseblanked the Hurricanes inthe second quarter to take a

20-7 halftime lead.Coach Pat Meyers’ club

rallied for 13 third-quarterpoints in one of the Canes’best periods of the seasonbut the Dolphins answeredwith 19.

Yailin Nieda and JessicaForest each scored 10points for Marathon.Brianna Williams scoredfour points, and CassidyVon Voorst each addedthree.

Marathon’s RosiliaParrado nailed the game’sonly 3-point shot.

“We were able to get abunch of players some min-utes so the girls had fun,”Lindsey said.

Brooklyn Irwin scored aseason-high 12 points forthe Lady Hurricanes (0-4)and Jackie Boyle scored sixpoints.

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SUGARLOAF KEYSugarloaf Baptist

Crane Blvd. • 745-2661

Calvary Chapel17175 O/S Hwy.• 240-9673

BIG COPPITT KEYFirst Baptist Church

Ave F • 294-4118Keys Chapel Orthodox

PresbyterianCoppitt Rd. • 294-8256

STOCK ISLANDKey West Baptist

Temple2nd Ave. • 294-3411Covenant WordMacDonald Ave. •

292-1119

KEY WESTChurch of Christ

Von Phister St. • 296-3331Church of God

White St. • 296-8844Cornish Memorial AME

ZionWhitehead St. • 294-2350

Fifth St Baptist5th St. • 294-2255

Glad TidingsUnited St. • 296-5773

Grace LutheranFlagler St. • 296-5161United MethodistEaton St. • 296-2392

MetropolitanCommunity

Petronia St. • 294-8912Peace Covenant

PresbyterianFlagler Ave. • 294-1223

Southernmost Prayer andFaith

Fleming St. • 292-6416Unity of the Keys

Virginia St. • 296-5888

St. James FirstMissionary Baptist

Olivia St. • 296-5593

St. Mary Star of the SeaCatholic

Windsor Ln. • 294-1018

Christian Science

Elizabeth St. • 296-8215

Church of Jesus Christof Latter Day Saints

Northside Dr. • 294-9400

St Paul’s Episcopal

Duval St. • 296-5142

Trinity Presbyterian

Simonton St. • 296-3318

Impact CommunitySeventh-Day Adventist

Fifth St. • 393-9554

Unitarian Universalist

Georgia St. • 296-4369

B’Nai Zion

United St. • 294-3437

Chabad Jewish Center

Trinity Dr. • 295-0013

Salvation Army

Flagler Rd. • 294-5611

Seventh-Day Adventist

Thomas St. • 522-3693

Get Fit Family Boot Camp

Southard St. • 294-4351

Houses of WorshipKirk of the Keys

Overseas Highway at 89th StreetMarathon, FL • MM 51.5

Staffed Children’s Sunday School & NurserySunday Services

9 a.m. Contemporary • 11 a.m. Traditionalwww.kirkofthekeys.com

MARTIN LUTHER CHAPEL325 122nd ST., GULF • 289-0700

Sunday Service 8:30 & 11:00 am

Christmas Eve Service:7:30 pm & 11:00 pm

Christmas Day: 9:30 am

Marathon Church Of God800 74th Street, Ocean

Sunday Worship & Children's Church10:45AM

Sunday Evening Worship 6:00PMWednesday Night Bible Study 6:30PMA Pentecostal Ministry with a Prophetic Voice" For God so loved the world..." and so do we!

To place an expandedpaid listing, call the

Classifieds department at(305) 743-5551.

Living

Frost-free Key West isn’ta winter wonderland duringthe holidays, but it maybecome a wiener wonderlandwhen about 200 dachshundsand their owners take a NewYear’s Eve stroll through theisland’s downtown.

The seventh annual KeyWest Dachshund Walk, setfor noon Dec. 31, providesan informal, family-friendlyprelude to nighttime NewYear’s Eve revelry.

Dachshunds and theirhuman companions areexpected to gather atWhitehead and Flemingstreets for the smile-induc-ing procession of pooches.

Some dogs typicallyarrive in costumes or wear-ing offbeat accessories, andold or sedentary dogs ridealong in wagons or strollers.Standouts in the 2010parade included dachshundscostumed as wieners inbuns, pirates, hard-shelledturtles and even four-leggedaviators riding in a mockvintage airplane on wheels.

The walking route, delib-erately kept brief to cater tothe dachshunds’ short legs,is to encompass a portion ofFleming Street adjoining

Duval Street. A supplywagon is to carry water forthirsty walkers and plasticbags for quick cleanup ofany accidents — as well asproviding transport for dogsthat get tired along the way.

Participants are expected

to include miniature andstandard dachshunds rang-ing from shorthaired towirehaired to longhaired. Inaddition, each year a fewcanines from other breedsmanage to take part, becom-ing honorary dachshunds

for the day.Plans also call for the

2011 parade to feature anewshound wearing a dog-gie cam to provide a dog’s-eye view of the proceedings.

To find out more, sendan e-mail to keywestdachs

Dachshundsgo on paradeNew Year’s Eve

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Weiner walk bringsout the hounds

The National Key DeerRefuge on Big Pine Key hasscheduled five guided trailwalks for birders and otheroutdoor enthusiasts of allages:

● Dec. 30: Refuge trail atthe north end of Key DeerBoulevard on Big Pine.

● Jan. 13: No Name Key.● Feb. 10: Long Beach Trail.● March 9: Watson Trail.● April 6: Ohio Key.The centralized meeting

point for all the walks is therefuge’s visitors center at thesoutheast corner of the Winn-Dixie shopping plaza on BigPine. From there, participantswill caravan to the scheduledtrail site. Maps will be pro-vided at the visitor center.

Prompt departures willtake place at 8:10 a.m. toavoid missing out on morning

bird activity, so arrive early toget your coffee or other bev-erages at nearby shops. Eachwalk will end by 11 a.m., orwhenever bird activity dropsfor the mid-day heat.

Participants should bringa hat, sunscreen, bug spray,comfortable walking shoes,water, binoculars or spottingscope and field guides, anddress appropriately for theweather. A limited supply ofloaner field guides andbinoculars will be available.Feel free to ask for one if youdon’t have your own.

Call 872-0774 for moreinformation. Experiencedbirders, naturalists and otheroutdoor enthusiasts are wel-come to help with wildlifeIDs and lead additionalwalks. Call Karen at 872-2239, Ext. 226, to sign up.

BIG PINE KEY

Library speaker series starts Jan. 5

The Key West library’sCafe con Libros Book TalkSeries kicks off Jan. 5 withChristina Oxenberg, author of“Will Write for Compliments.”

The programs start with asocial at 9:30 a.m., with abook talk and question-and-answer period from 10 to 11a.m. It is open to all who areinterested in learning aboutbooks directly from theauthors. You do not have tohave a Monroe County

library card to attend.The series continues Jan.

19 with Margaret AjemanAhnert, author of “TheKnock at the Door;” on Feb.2 with Rene Silvin, author of“Noblesse Oblige: TheDuchess of Windsor as IKnew Her;” on Feb. 16 withJane Newhagen, author of“Pieces of Eight.”

On March 1, as part ofthe library’s One Island OneBook program celebratingthe centennial of the KeyWest Extension of theFlorida East Coast Railway,Keys historian TomHambright will speak aboutthe building of the railroad.

On March 15, MichaelWiley will discuss his book“A Bad Night’s Sleep” andon March 29, LewisWeinstein will talk about hisbook “The Heretic.”

For more informationabout the library and events,stop by the library at 700Fleming St., go to www.keyslibraries.org or call292-3595.

Gibson speaksMarley Gibson, who

writes a Christmas series andromances for adults, alongwith the “Ghost Huntress”series for teens, will be at theKey West library Thursday

for two programs.At 10 a.m., Gibson will

be the speaker for a morningbook talk. She will readfrom her books, talk aboutthe writing process andanswer questions.

At 3 p.m., Gibson willtalk to teens about her“Ghost Huntress” series.The series features 16-year-old Kendall Moorehead,who discovers her psychicabilities and, with her bestfriend, starts hunting ghosts.

Both programs will takeplace in the auditorium at thelibrary, 700 Fleming St. Formore information call 292-3595.

Book authorspresents worksevery 2 weeks

KEY WEST

Seafood festreturns to Bayview

Fresh Florida Keys seafoodand the commercial fishermenwho harvest it are to be cele-brated Jan. 14 during the sev-enth annual Florida KeysSeafood Festival.

Presented by the FloridaKeys Commercial Fisher-men’s Association, the family-friendly festival is set for 11a.m. to 8 p.m. at Key West’sBayview Park, at TrumanAvenue and Jose Marti Drive.Admission is free.

The festival’s menu fea-tures fresh grilled Floridalobster, Key West pinkshrimp, fried fish, stone crabclaws, smoked fish dip andmore — including traditionalregional favorites such assavory conch chowder, conchsalad, sweet flan and Keylime pie. All seafood is to be

prepared and served by localfishermen and their families.

Soft drinks, beer and wineare to be available for pur-chase. In addition, plans callfor nonstop entertainment bylocal musicians, withHoward Livingston & MileMarker 24 as the headliners.

Vendor booths are to offerarts and crafts portraying thefishing community andmarine life, as well as otheritems handcrafted by localartists. Attractions for chil-dren include a bounce house,slide and touch tank.

Proceeds from the festivalbenefit the Florida KeysCommercial Fishermen’sAssociation and scholarshipsfor college-bound Keys stu-dents.

KEY WEST

It doesn’t get any better than this — fresh seafood fromthe commercial fishermen’s boats to the seafood fest.

One of the best parts ofthe dachshund walk —aside from getting a laughby watching a gatheringof some 200 such dogs —is seeing how their own-ers dress them up.

Photos by ANDY NEWMAN/ FLORIDA KEYS NEWS BUREAU

Five guided naturewalks planned


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volunteer brought __119 Change one’s story?120 Period of prosperity121 Followers of various

animals?122 “Four Christmases”

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41 Storybook bear42 Scientology guru

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LIVING BRIEFS

Hanford is namedvolunteer of year

Carolyn Hanford of KeyLargo has been named theMariners Hospital Auxiliary’svolunteer of the year for 2011.

Hanfordhas volun-teered morethan 1,600hours sinceshe joinedthe auxiliaryin 2002. Shespearheadsthe mer-

chandising responsibility forthe auxiliary’s gift shop, fre-quently serving as the on-sitemanager.

To be considered for theannual award, nomineesmust have been a member ofthe auxiliary for at least fiveyears and volunteered a min-imum 1,000 hours. Morethan 200 volunteers aremembers of the Taverniermedical center’s auxiliary.

Bicycle paradeis on Wednesday

The Key West BicycleAssociation’s second holidaylighted bike parade isplanned for this comingWednesday.

Cyclists can gather atBayview Park at 5:30 p.m. oneither day. The tours begin at6:30, meandering through theneighborhoods and ending atthe Conch Republic Seafood

Co. plaza at 8 p.m.The Key West Police

Department will provide anescort. Children under 16must have helmets. Therewill be a limited supply offree helmets provided by theMonroe County HealthDepartment. Fittings for thefree children’s helmets willbe held at 5 p.m.

Art show opensJan. 5 in Marathon

What’s called the TropicalImpressions Art Show opensJan. 5 at the MarathonCommunity Theater, milemarker 49 oceanside.

Eight Keys artists presenttheir tropically themedwatercolors, oils, acrylics,collage and mixed media inthe theater gallery throughJan. 28.

The artists are JudithConner, Julie Joyce, BettyRondeau, Jerry Bachman, M.Ann Lynch, Leigh Burleson,Dale Malone and SandyMezinis. One of them will beat the gallery to welcomeviewers from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. on Jan. 5, 8 and 15, theneach Thursday throughSunday from Jan. 19 throughJan. 28.

On Jan. 8, there’s a meet-the-artists reception from 5 to7 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres, acash bar, raffle, door prizesand music. All work is forsale, with 20 percent of theproceeds going to the theater.

HANFORD


Island homes on tour Dec. 27-28

A house of the sevengables and the site of thefirst African Methodist

Episcopal Church in KeyWest are on the Old IslandRestoration Foundation toursDec. 27-28.

Tickets cost $25 and canbe purchased at homes onthe tour or in advance at

Capital Bank branches inKey West, Big Pine and

Marathon; Audio Video inParadise, 1124 Key Plaza,Key West; and RoyalFurniture, 3326 N.Roosevelt Blvd.

Here’s the lineup:

702 Whitehead St.In 1864, the first African

Methodist Episcopal Churchwas constructed on this siteby freed slaves. Expandedand refurbished in 1894 asthe Cornish Memorial AME

Zion Church, it is still homefor the oldest congregationin Florida established byAfrican-Americans.

In creating the EnglishGothic Revival form, shipscarpenters fashioned raftersand irons from marine sal-vage, including wreckedslave ships. Masonic sym-bols enrich the stained glassimagery. This house of wor-

Eyebrow Conch,historic churchamong the stops

KEY WEST

January 14th � 11AM to 8PM � Rain or ShineBayview Park, Key West � FREE ADMISSION

ENTERTAINMENTEmcee: Captain Marlin Scott11am - pm: Misery Loves Company1pm - 4pm: The Rejects4pm - 6pm: The Doerfels6pm - 8pm: Howard Livingston &

the MM24 Band

7th Annual

EXHIBITS� Marine Exhibits� Arts & Crafts� Youth Activities� Local Non-Profits

FOOD MENUFried Fish � Grilled Lobster

Stone Crab � Key West Pink ShrimpSmoked Fish Dip � Conch Fritters

Conch Salad � Conch Chowder

Flan and Key Lime Pie

Beer, Wine, Soda and Water

A Special Thanks to our Sponsors:Elite Sky Seafood � Atlantic & Gulf Fishing Supply � Fanci Seafood � Marine Underwriters � Island T-shirt Graphics

� GFS � Toledo Sales � Gulf Manufacturing � Key West Engine Service � Hak Hide LLC � Dolphin HydraulicsSuburban Propane � Tom Ryan Inc. � Key West Marine Hardware � E.M.C. Oil Co. � Keys Boat Works

Eco Products by P.H.P. Inc. � Monroe County Public Works � Signs UnlimitedD&D Seafood � Famunda Seafood � M&M Seafood

A sandy landscape ofshared memories unfolds

North Carolina’s OuterBanks are the setting for theMarathon CommunityTheater’s season-opener,“Dixie Swim Club.”

The play explores thelives and friendships of fiveSouthern women, all mem-bers of a college swim team,who meet every August “torecharge.”

In time, the story — andthe characters — advanceacross a sandy landscape ofmemories and misunder-standings spanning morethan three decades.

A synopsis of the story,

written by Jessie Jones,Nicholas Hope and JamieWooten, sets the stage thus-ly:

“As their lives unfold andthe years pass, these womenincreasingly rely on oneanother, through advice andraucous repartee.”

The challenges — justlike life — are many andinclude men, sex, marriage,parenting, divorce, aging.

Think of it as the wheelof life remembered (andsometimes forgotten) withstories that intertwine andunravel.

But, it is after all that “ahilarious and touching com-edy,” the playwrights assert,“about friendships that lastforever.”

“Dixie Swim Club”

‘Dixie SwimClub’ opensMCT’s winter

THEATER

L’Attitudes Staff

Cast of ‘Dixie Swim Club’(left to right) seated: Laura Hutt,

Trish Hintze and Christine Harrison; (standing) Jennifer

Powell, Jennifer Mixon-Eick.

A near miss for thisSpielberg wonder

Rated PG, 107 min.,opened Wed., Dec. 21

The newest StevenSpielberg film, “TheAdventures of Tintin,” isbased on a series of comicbooks about an intrepidyoung Belgian reporter creat-ed by Belgian artist GeorgesRemi (who wrote under thepseudonym Hergé).

One of the most popularEuropean comics of alltime, it has been translatedinto more than 50 lan-guages and has sold morethan 200 million books.First appearing in 1929,

Tintinhas beenadaptedfor mag-azines,radio,TV, filmand the-ater. Soit’s a bigdeal inEurope.

Butmy first

reaction when I heard thatSpielberg was making afilm about Tintin was,“Who? Tintin? What’sthat?” But I figured ifSpielberg is directing, itmust be a worthwhile proj-ect. And when I saw thatPeter Jackson (“Lord of the

Picture a blend:1990s video gameand ‘60s cartoon

FILM

Craig Wanous

K E Y SF I L M

� See Film, 7B

� See Dixie, 6B

� See Tour, 6B

1232 South St. exemplifies the post World War II ‘ramblers.’


opens Thursday, Jan. 5 andruns through Jan. 28.Tickets cost $18. Seasontickets for the MarathonCommunity Theatre’s 2012productions are available ina three-show package for$54; four-show package for$70.

The cast showcasesstrong roles for strongwomen: Sheree, thespunky team captain, des-perately tries to maintainher organized and ‘perfect’life, and continues to be thegroup’s leader.

Dinah, the wise-crackingoverachiever, is a careerdynamo. But her victoriesin the courtroom are instark contrast to the frustra-tions of her personal life.Lexie, pampered and out-spoken, is determined tohold on to her looks andyouth as long as possible.She enjoys being married -

over and over and overagain. The self-deprecatingand acerbic Vernadette,acutely aware of the darkcloud that hovers over herlife, has decided to just givein and embrace the chaos.

And sweet, eager-to-pleaseJeri Neal experiences a lateentry into motherhood thattakes them all by surprise.

“When fate throws awrench into one of theirlives in the second act,these friends, proving theenduring power of team-work, rally ‘round theirown with the strength andlove that takes this comedyin a poignant and surprisingdirection.”

The playwright triohave produced other con-temporary works, includ-ing “The Red Velvet CakeWar,” ’Til Beth Do UsPart,” “Christmas Belles,”and “SouthernHospitality.”

MCT’s cast for “DixieSwim Club”: ChristineHarrison (Bernadette, thehard-luck case schoolteacher with a problematichome life); Trish Hentze(Lexie, a youth-obsessedman-magnet); JenniferPowell (Sheree, hyper-organized health nut); JennMixon-Eick (Jeri, a ditzy,naîve and always positiveformer nun); and LauraHutt (Dinah, a hot-shotlawyer always armed witha dry martini).

Bob Rowand is produceron this show; Alicia Mereldirects.

Marathon CommunityTheater is located at 5101Overseas Highway, Marathon.For more information, call743-0408 or visit: www.marathontheater.org.

Carolina is the stageFrom Dixie, 5B

ship has survived storms andeven a fire.

Grants from the founda-tion and the city of Key Westhave helped retain this cultur-ally significant site.

524 Frances St.Local lore has it that the

master carpenter/architect ofthe Curry Mansion built a“house of 7 gables” as hisown residence c. 1907. Acomplete renovation to bringthe home into a second cen-tury included a guest wingwhich increased the gablecount to 11.

Antique ambiance wasretained by current eraarchitect, Rob Delaune, andis repeated in much of thedécor. But the family room,art collection, pool and lushgarden are very au courant

and “Keysy.” An addedgarden gazebo cleverly dis-tilled the Gothic essence ofthe original late Victorianeclectic design.

518 Frances St.“Eyebrow Conch” is an

architectural style unique toKey West; one that shelteredhard-working middle-classcitizens.

This home stood beforethe 1889 Sanborn Map. Ithas been occupied, repairedand expanded over theyears, yet much of the origi-nal old growth timbers andboards still survives. Its lat-est renovation, while servingmodern needs, proves thedurability and beauty of asturdy and practical familyhome design.

1232 South St.(Home of Stan Cottner,

Josh Scaturro & JeffSmead)

Post- World War II was atime of prosperity andexpansion. Compact ram-blers were the style ofchoice in mid-20th Century.Over the years, this oncetypical family homebecame a neighborhoodeyesore — rundown, over-crowded and surrounded byparking pad.

New owners have totallytransformed the place.Following their vision, theygutted and reconstructed theinterior and planted a lushlandscape. After just twoyears, cheerful Holidaydecorations now brighten aformerly blighted corner.

1311 Truman Ave.(aka “1311 Division Street”)Former Mayor (and pros-

perous merchant ) BenjaminD. Trevor and his wife,Mary Fogerty Trevor, calledthis imposing Queen AnneRevival “home” at the turnof the last century.

In 1907, their sprawlingfour lot estate was at theedge of town where openbay vistas and breezes werea block away.

Extensive renovations inthe 1970s and 1999 rejuve-nated the fine old estatewhile retaining its originalform and detailing. No-frills euro-contemporary fur-nishings contrast the antiquestructure while highlightingthe enduring fine quality ofits construction.

With its three-bedroomguest house, the compoundcomfortably accommodatesthe dozen or more guests thecurrent owners often entertain.

Mature “hidden” gardensare graced by the largestknown living specimen ofLignum Vitae.

Bayview Park holidaylights sparkle invitinglyacross old Division Street.

The Old Island RestorationFoundation is a nonprofit ded-icated to the preservation ofarchitectural treasures in KeyWest and the celebration,honor, and recognition of thehistorical achievements of theIsland. Funds raised from thetours will be used for thefoundation’s grants program,scholarships and otherendeavors furthering ourpreservation goals.

Regal Cinemas

Searstown, Key West, 294-0000All shows that start before 4 p.m play only on weekends.• We Bought a Zoo (PG): 1:15, 4:15 and 7:15 p.m.• The Adventures of Tintin 3D (PG): 1:20 and 7:40 p.m.;

2D: 4:25 p.m.• The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (R): 12:45, 3:50 and 7:10 p.m.• Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (PG-13): 1:00,

4:00 and 7:00 p.m.• Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (G): 1:25,

4:25 and 7:25 p.m.• Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (PG-13):

1:05, 4:05 and 7:05 p.m.

Tropic Cinema

416 Eaton St., Key West, 295-9493• The Descendants (R): 1:00, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45 and 10:00 p.m.• Young Adult (R): 1:30, 3:45, 6:00, 8:15 and 110:30 p.m.• Being Elmo (NR): 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00 and 110:00 p.m.• My Week With Marilyn (R): 1:15, 3:30, 5:45, 8:00 and110:15 p.m.

Marathon Community Cinema

5101 Overseas Highway, Marathon, 743-0288• Mission: Impossible (PG-13): Weekdays: 7:00 and 9:45p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 2:00, 7:00 and 9:45 p.m.

Tavernier Towne Cinema

Tavernier Mall,Tavernier, 853-7003 • We Bought a Zoo (PG): 1:05, 4:05, 6:50 and 9:35 p.m.• The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (R): 1:10, 4:30 and 7:50 p.m.• Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (PG-13): 1:00, 4:00,

7:00 and 10:00 p.m.• Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (G): 1:45, 4:25,

6:50 and 9:05 p.m.• Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (PG-13): 1:20,

4:10, 7:05 and 9:55 p.m.

Keys Movie Times

Marathon Community Cinema

Coming 1/6 • J. Edgar RComing 1/13 • Sherlock Holmes PG-13

Showtimes:Fri - Thurs 7:00 & 9:45 • Sat & Sun 2:00, 7:00 & 9:45

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner and

Simon Pegg

Phone: 743-0288 • Hearing Assistance Now Available

Rated: PG-13

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• Open ’til 4am• Couples Welcome

Keys Hottest Happy Hour4-8 pm No Cover • 1/2 price Appetizers

2-4-1 Dances • 2-4-1 Drinks Tuesday - Locals Night

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• Private Table Dances Available

• Full Liquor and Food Served ’til Close

• Open ’til 4am• Couples Welcome

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Variety marks home toursFrom Tour, 5B

518 Francis St. is typical of ‘Eyebrow Conch’ architecture unique to Key West.

‘Dixie Swim Club’ explores the lives and friendships offive southern women over three decades.

A bit of history, somesong and dance, andmusic for fun’s sake areon the bill at theMarathon CommunityTheatre this season.

In recognition of the100th anniversary ofHenry Flagler’s ride onthe Overseas Railway toKey West, the theatre willpresent a one-man per-formance Sunday, Jan. 22,with Paul Jellinek.

Cast in the mold ofFlagler, Jellinek tells thelife story of the visionarybusinessman and builder,the trials and triumphs ofbuilding the “FloridaKeys Over-Sea Railroad.”

Two shows are sched-uled, one at 3 p.m. andone at 8 p.m. with musicpreceding the stage show.

Ticketscost $20.

Othershowscomingup laterthis sea-soninclude:

“OnceUpon A Mattress,” thefamily-friendly musicalbased on the story of theprincess and the pea,which runs March 1-31.Tickets cost $24.

“Forever Plaid,” byStuart Ross, is scheduledMay 3-12. Some of thehits from this showinclude “Three Coins inthe Fountain,” “ChainGang,” and “Love is aMany-Splendored Thing.”Tickets cost $18.

Flagler story Jan. 22

JELLINEK

Artists form network

Alan Kennish, a StockIsland photographer, will bethe guest speaker Monday,Jan. 2, at the first meeting ofthe Lower Keys Artists

Network.Kennish will talk on “How

to Photograph Your ArtWork,” covering tips and tech-niques for a variety of purpos-es: web, prints, giclees.

Organizers of the networkalso said Kennish willdemonstrate inexpensiveways for artists to photo-graph their own works.

For more about Kennish’swork, visit: www.keywestfineprinting.com

The artists network meetsat 7 p.m. Jan. 2 in the Artistsin Paradise Gallery, Winn-Dixie Shopping Plaza, BigPine. Gallery hours are 10a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

For more information,call 872-1828.

First meetingset Jan. 2 atBig Pine gallery

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Johnny Sketch comes to town

Johnny Sketch and TheDirty Notes Bring NOLAFunk to The Green Parroton Thursday, Dec. 29.

This six-piece, CrescentCity Funk/Rock band playsat 10 p.m.

Since its inception in2001, the Johnny Sketchand The Dirty Notes bandhas gained a loyal followingin New Orleans, where themusic scene is hot, hot, hot.

They recently wonOffbeat Magazine’s “Bestof the Beat” award for best

emerging band in theFunk/R&B category.

Members blend guitar,violin and harmonica with ahard-driving rhythm sec-tion.

Promoters describe it asa special brand of NewOrleans funk reminiscent ofthe Radiators’ swamp funkmixed with the powerfulhorns of Tower of Power.

Pete & Wayne at Sloppy Joes

Looking for something abit more naughty than nice?

Check out the Pete &

Wayne show at SloppyJoe’s place, startingWednesday, Dec. 28.

The duo is widely knownfor its “adult” humor andlyrics meant to fit themoment. On their website,they don’t pretend to bemusicians, despite the factthey carry guitars on stageand do actually play music.

They appear at 5:30 p.m.nightly four days a week(Wednesdays throughSaturdays) at Sloppy Joe’s,201 Duval St., Key West.

Also on the bill Dec. 28at Sloppy’s: noon, BrianRoberts; 10 p.m. Hyjinx.


Reggae served hot at The Green Parrot

Spiritual Rez, a Boston-based reggae/funk band,hits the Southernmost Citywith their Marley-Toots-Tosh sound starting Dec. 26at The Green Parrot stage.

This is a repeat appear-ance for them. They werehere for last year’s FantasyFest and got rave reviewsfor their positive music andattitude.

The band has playedwith George Clinton andParliament Funkadelic, and

Toots and The Maytals.Spiritual Rez won the

Boston Music Award forBest World Music Act, andthey are all alumni of theBerklee College of Music.

They begin bringingdown the house at 10 p.m.

Dec. 26, then return forshows at 5:30 p.m. and 10p.m. on Dec. 27-28.

The Green Parrot Bar isat 601 Whitehead St., KeyWest.

For more information,call 294-6133.

Rings”) was producing, myexpectations rose even high-er..

The story, adapted fromthree of the comic books,begins as Tintin buys amodel ship from a flea mar-ket that immediately drawsother would-be buyers whoseem desperate to get theirhands on the model. Oneshady character is namedSakharine (voiced by DanielCraig), who has an identicalmodel ship. Then Tintin’smodel is stolen and he real-izes that it must be morethan just a model and withthe help of his trusted caninecompanion, Snowy, tries tosolve the mystery of theoriginal ship’s lost treasure.

Spielberg made the filmusing the motion captureprocess, an expensive digi-tal process that has beenused with limited success infilms like “Polar Express”and “Beowulf.” In filmmak-ing, it refers to recordingthe actions of human actors,and using that informationto animate digital charactermodels in 2D or 3D com-puter animation. It is alsooften referred to as per-formance capture.

Written by StephenMoffatt (“Dr. Who”), EdgarWright (“Shaun of theDead”) and Joe Cornish(“Attack the Block”), thedialogue is sometimes verywitty and features somecomic interplay between thecharacters, especiallybetween the two Interpolagents Thompson andThompson, performed bySimon Pegg and NickFrost. On the other hand,while a few visual jokes arefunny (there’s a great“Jaws” reference and theanimated songbirds scene isclever), some don’t quite hit

the mark. People getting hitin the face, dogs sniffingcows’ rear ends, more peo-ple getting hit in the face -it all seems a little slapstick.

But the biggest problemI had with the film was theanimation. As detailed as itis (look for Snowy’s coatblowing in the wind), andas hard as the movie triesfor photorealism, it stilllooks like a combination1990s video game and a1960s cartoon. The facesare wax-like and the char-acters never manage tocross over from cartoon torealism. When Capt.Haddock (Andy Serkis)comes on screen, I wasreminded of Bluto from theold Popeye cartoons, a funcharacter but only two-dimensional. Since “Tintin”is playing in 3D as well as2D, I doubt that’s the lookthe director was aiming for.

Granted, there are somebeautiful scenes — themotorcycle chase and Capt.Haddock’s tale of his ances-tors, especially — that aremarvelous. But overall, the

characters on the screen areanimated versions of livepeople, but without the life.I was expecting somethingbetter, something more visu-ally impressive. And Icouldn’t help thinking that“Tintin” could have beenjust as easily made with realactors. “Raiders of the LostArk” kept coming to mind -similar chases, fights, air-plane and ship sequenceswere all done wonderfullyin live action 30 years ago.Why do it in motion cap-ture? Critics are talkingabout the performances bythe actors, but to me they allseemed like animated car-toons, not performances.

Summing up — it’s anaction-packed chase filmwith some really good ani-mation, some not-so-goodanimation. In typicalSpielberg fashion, there’snever a dull moment as wefollow Tintin around theglobe in search of treasure.But the characters are thin,the plot is simplistic, there’salmost no backstory and,worst of all, there’s no emo-

tional connection with any-one on the screen. I simplydidn’t care who found thetreasure. Plus, at the end ofthe film, I found the blatantsetup for the sequel espe-cially grating, as ifSpielberg and Jackson aretelling us “Get your ticketsnow for the next one!”

So I’m sorry to say that Iwas disappointed in thefilm. But that’s not to say“Tintin” is a bad film. Ienjoyed it and, if you cansimply enjoy the action andnot think too much, youwill have a good time aswell. The kids will like itand there’s enough adulthumor to make the grown-ups smile. Just don’t expectthe emotional hook of someof Spielberg’s better filmslike “Jaws” or the IndianaJones series. For that, I’manxiously awaiting his nextfilm, “The War Horse.”

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Christmas For TwoChoice of

Whole Turkey (10-12 lb.)Baked Stuffed Hog Fish

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trimmings & holiday pies

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Still from Spielberg’s new film,‘The Adventures of Tintin.’

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Art Guild hosts show Dec. 27-31

The Florida Keys ArtGuild will host an open-airholiday art showcaseTuesday through Saturday,Dec. 27-31, at Key West’sBayview Park.

Artists and artisans froma diverse background and amix of media will be onhand, displaying and sellingworks in sculpture, paint-ings, photography, jewelrydesign, and glass.

Music in the park will bepart of the experience andthere are plenty of places tosit, relax and listen beforeand after browsing the artistbooths.

Bayview Park, TrumanAvenue at Jose Marti Drive,has been the site of theOccupy Key West movement.

The Art Guild said thepost-Christmas show will beone of nine multi-day artevents scheduled throughoutthe Keys over the next 12

months.Admission is free. For more information,

visit: www.floridakeysartguild.com

The Guild is a collectiveof Keys-based artists andartisans. On their web site,the organization outlinestheir credo:

“We are painters (of allmedia types), photographers,sculptors, jewelers, mixed-media artist, glass blowers,woodworkers, potters, fabricartist and many, many more.

“We are staff artists. Weare not an artists club. Weare a Guild: a union of menand women in the same craft

or trade.“We jury artist based on a

collective of different indi-viduals who strive to bringhigh quality arts and craftsto the buying public. Wedon’t fix prices or mandatepricing structure at our artshows.”

Bayview Parksite for post-Christmas show

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Peace on earth atthe Wine Galley

Jazz vocalist KathleenPeace will be joined byChristine Cordone and oth-ers for a special holidaymusical program Sunday,Dec. 25, at the Wine Galleyin the Pier House Resort, 1 Duval St., Key West.

The 9 p.m. show willfeature Larry Smith,Kathleen Peace, Peppy

Pabon on drums, MaryDeasy and other showcase

guests singing holiday songsalong with jazz and popstandards.

Smith leads the ensemblefor Friday and Saturdaynight jazz and pop reper-toire. He’ll be joined byPeppy Pabon on drums.

On Monday, Dec. 26, theLarry Smith Jazz Jams willfeature Skipper Kripitz andbassist Tim McAlpine.

Singer Mary Deasy willbe Smith’s guest at hisSunday, Jan. 2, showcase inthe Wine Galley.

For more information,call 296-4600, or visit: www.keywestislandnight.com.

Kathleen Peace,Mary Deasy singChristmas show

MUSIC

Kathleen Peace

Beach photo taken with large-format camera by Guild artist Joey R. Smith, one of the

Guild artists in the spotlight in December.

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The Keynoter Classifieds 305-743-5551

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TOM THUMBFood Stores, Inc.

Offers the following positions inMONROE COUNTY

* Managers & Manager Trainees* Assistant Managers* Store Clerks Three shifts available:

6am to 2pm2pm to 10pm

10pm to 6amTo apply please call 786-295-5307

and ask for Ken LeeWe will train.No experience needed.

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COMPUTER - SAVVY ASSISTANTI need 1 really smart, fast moving, do-it all assistant.

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NOTICE ISHEREBYGIVENTOPROSPECTIVEBIDDERSthat theMonroeCounty SchoolDistrict will receive bids for thefollowing:

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Bid documentsmay berequested fromDemandStarby calling 1-800-711-1712 orby going to thewebsitewww.demandstar.comor bygoing towww.keysschools.comThepublic record document isavailable at the PurchasingDepartment, 241 TrumboRoad, KeyWest, FL 33040.

PRE-BIDCONFERENCE:MANDATORY

Apre-bid conferencewill beheld at Key LargoSchool:104801OverseasHwy, KeyLargo FL, 33037 on January17th at 9:00am.ALLPROSPECTIVEBIDDERSARETOMEET INTHEMAINOFFICEPRIORTO9:00AM.ANYPROSPECTIVEBIDDERNOT INATTENDANCEATTHESTARTOFTHEMEETINGWILLBEEXCLUDEDFROMTHEBIDDINGPROCESS.

All bidsmust be received on orbefore 2PMTuesday,JANUARY31ST, 2012specified in the bid documents.TheMonroeCounty SchoolDistrict reserves the right, at itssole discretion, to accept orreject any and all bids and towaive informalities orirregularities when it is in thebest interest of the Board to doso.

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ANCHORTOWING givesNotice of Foreclosure of Lienand intent to sell these vehicleson 01/07/2012, 08:00 amat189USHIGHWAY1,KEYWEST, FL 33040-5476,pursuant to subsection 713.78of the Florida Statutes.ANCHORTOWING reservesthe right to accept or reject anyand/or all bids.

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NOTICEOFREQUESTFORPROPOSALS

NOTICE ISHEREBYGIVENTOPROSPECTIVEPROPOSERS that on January25, 2012 at 3:00 P.M. theMonroeCounty PurchasingOffice will receive sealedproposals for the following:

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DISASTERRELATEDSERVICESMONROECOUNTY,FLORIDARFP-ENG -25-341-2012-PUR/CV

Requirements for submissionand the selection criteriamaybe requested fromDemandStar byOnvia atwww.demandstar.comORwww.monroecountybids.comor call toll-free at1-800-711-1712. ThePublicRecord is available at theMonroeCounty PurchasingOffice located at TheGatoBuilding, 1100SimontonStreet, Room1-213, KeyWest,Florida. Technical questionsshould be directed, inwriting,to Judith S. Clarke, P.E.,Director of EngineeringServices,MonroeCountyEngineeringDepartment, TheGato Building, 1100SimontonStreet, KeyWest, Florida33040 or by facsimile to (305)295-4321. All answerswill beby Addenda.

Proposersmust submit atotal of seven (7), two (2)signed originals and five (5)complete copies, of eachProposal in a sealed envelopemarked on the outside,‘‘SealedProposal forHurricaneDebrisMonitoringandDisaster RelatedServices’’ addressed anddelivered, either by person orbymail, preferably by specialdelivery, registeredmail to:

MonroeCountyPurchasingOffice1100SimontonStreet,Room1-213KeyWest, FL 33040Phone: (305) 292-4466Fax: (305) 292-4465

All proposalsmust be receivedby theCounty PurchasingOffice before 3:00 P.M. onJanuary 25, 2012. Anyproposals received after thisdate and timewill beautomatically rejected. Faxedor emailed proposals will alsobe automatically rejected.

Dated at KeyWest, Florida, this16th day of December, 2011.

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AMENDEDNOTICEOFFORECLOSURESALEBYCLERKOFTHECIRCUITCOURT

Notice is hereby given that theundersigned, DANNYL.KOLHAGE,Clerk of theCircuitCourt ofMonroeCounty,Florida, will, on the 17 day ofJanuary, 2012 at 11:00 o’clocka.m., at 500WhiteheadStreet,

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UNIT/C-6, TOWNHOME/11, TOGETHERWITHBOATSLIPNO. 48, OFMOONBAY,ACONDOMINIUMACCORDINGTOTHEDECLARATIONOFCONDOMINIUMTHEREOF,ASRECORDED INOFFICIALRECORDSBOOK678, ATPAGE395,OFTHEPUBLICRECORDSOFMONROECOUNTY, FLORIDA.A/K/A 104350OVERSEASHIGHWAY,UNIT/TH11,KEY LARGO, FL TOGETHERWITHBOATSLIPNO. 48

Pursuant to the Final Judgmentof Foreclosure entered in acase pending in said Court, thestyle of which is:

MOONBAYCONDOMINIUMASSOCIATION, INC.,a Florida non-profit corporation,

Plaintiff,

vs.

NICHOLASA.GRUMBINE;ELIZABETHRADOVICZ; andJOHNDOEASTENANT INPOSSESSIONANDALLOTHERS INPOSSESSION,

Defendant(s).

And theDocket Number ofwhich is Number 11-CA-847-P

WITNESSmy hand and theOfficial Seal of Said Court, this15 day of December, 2011.

Danny L. KolhageClerk of theCircuit CourtMonroeCounty, Florida

By: Jennifer SettoonDeputy Clerk

Florida Statute 45.031: Anyperson claiming an interest inthe surplus from the sale, if any,other than the property owneras of the date of the LisPendensmust file a claimwithin sixty (60) days after thesale.

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ALARMTECH, EXP’D. Musthave good references, validdriver’s license.Work truckhelpful. DFWP.Call 743-2522or fax resume to 743-2022.

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HOUSEKEEPERNeeded for resort inMarathon.35-40 hrs/wk.Must speaksomeEnglish. Call 743-5246 orapply in person, 7050O/SHwy.

MAINTENANCEPERSONPart time, possibly leading tofull time. Apply to KeysRVPark, 6099OverseasHwy,Marathon.

TAXI DRIVERSneeded forMarathon taxiservice.Must have neatappearance and reliable.Bilingual a plus. 305-896-3507

Veterinary Technicianneeded, compassionate animallover with good people skillsneeded for busy practice inMarathon. Full time,must beable to work evenings andweekends. Experiencepreferred. Goodwages andbenefits. Call MarathonVeterinary Hospital at305-743-7099.


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We are looking for a great candidate to fill the

following position.

Apply in person at500 Burton Drive, Suite 5216,MM 92.5 � Tavernier, FL 33070or fax resume to (305) 853-5109We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

JanitorAbility to work outdoors required.

Qualified candidate will be responsible for the upkeep

of public areas.

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Coral Reef Park Co.John Pennekamp Division

Is seeking:

Reservationist Snorkel Boat Dive Master

Scuba Instructor (Padi Certified)Snorkel Boat Captain

(Must be Dive Master Certified)

Kayak Guide / Water Craft Supervisor(Preferably paddle sports

industries certified)

Pickup Applications at Ranger’s Station(305-451-6301)

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MANAGER AND ASSISTANT MANAGER for training program in MARATHON.

Please fax (305)-885-5401) or email to [email protected]

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DIETARY AIDExceptional Living, Exceptional People

Plantation Key Nursing Center located inTavernier, is seeking a full time Dietary Aid.

We offer a benefits program.

To apply for the position, please submit your resume [email protected]

NOW HIRING

REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES - RNWe are searching for an energetic individual to provide clinical oversight to Plantation Key Nursingcenter skilled within Monroe County. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to QA, auditingcharts/ MDS/ triple check and acting as a resource consultant to facility DON etc...

The qualified applicant will maintain a FL - RN license with a strong LTC regulatory background.Previous DON or Regional Consultant experience is required. CDONA certification is desirable.

This position reports directly to the Executive Director. This position requires hands on approach,in addition to working with the DON of center.

Please submit your resume and letter of interest to: [email protected]

EOE/AA - Drug Free Workplace - Level 2 Live Scan / e-Verification.

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BOOK KEEPINGForest Tek Lumber

is now accepting applications for fulltime employmentin our book keeping department. Must be familiarwith A/P, A/R and general ledger. Experience withnotice to owners and collections a plus. Applicantmust posses superior computer skills, be dependableand be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment.Benefits include competitive pay, insurance, vacationand sick pay and paid holidays. Please fax resumes to305.852.1768 or e-mail to [email protected].

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ADMISSION COORDINATORExceptional Living, Exceptional People

Plantation Key Nursing Center is seeking full timeAdmission Coordinator. Must have good peopleand customer service skills, computer knowledge

a must, detail orientated, Bilingual a plus.To apply for the position, please submit your

resume and salary requirements [email protected]

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RECEPTIONISTExceptional Living, Exceptional People

Plantation Key Nursing Center is seeking full timeReceptionist. Must have great customer service

skills, phone educate, computer knowledgea must, able to multitask.

To apply for the position, please submit yourresume and salary requirements to

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ALTUSHOMEHEALTH, LLCISNOWHIRING...Physical, Occupational &Speech Therapists, Nurses(RN’s & LPN’s) CNAs, HHAs,for HomeHealth CareServices, covering the Keys.We offer competitive pay.305-247-4995, visit:www.altushhs.com

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GRACEJONESDAYCARElooking for a qualified teacherC.D.A./45 state hours. Also P/Tteacher, 3-6pm.Must be 18‡and love children. 743-6064

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CONCIERGE /MARKGREP–HammocksMM48. Rareoppty due to promotions.Locals only. Fill out app at frontdesk. Hourly‡Comm$$.

EXPERIENCEDHELPONLY•Breakfast Cook•PrepCook• LineCook•Host/Hostess•Waitstaff•Bartender•BusPerson•Front of HouseManagersApply in person:SunsetGrille &RawBar, 7KnightsKeyBlvd,Marathon.

IMMEDIATEHIRING•Breakfast cook•Breakfast servers•Dinner food runnersHIDEAWAYCAFE -CallRobert at 289-1554 between10am-noon for interview.

OurBest SERVERSandBARTENDERSmake over$50K a year. If you areprofessional & personable, &treat your customers as if theywere your friends, then apply inperson at Sundowners,MM104, Bayside. Only takingapplications for servers andbartenders.Will traincorrect individual. DFWP.

SERVERSExperienced&Reliable only!Please apply in person,Herbies, 6350O/SHwy,Mrthn.Go around back at office.

SERVERSF/T, P/T, days and evenings.Please apply during businesshours,KeyColony Inn,KeyColonyBeach.

Small resort in need ofdependable, outgoingindividual for a front deskposition.Must have basiccomputer skills, good phonevoice and able to function inhigh speed environment.Please call between 9am-5pm,305-664-5130, LongKey.

WAITSTAFFWITHEXP, F/T.Good hours, good pay, goodpeople! Apply in person toMarathonYacht Club, 825 33rdStreet; Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm.


Somebody else wants it.

Have something you no longer need?

Sell it in the classifieds!(305) 743-5551 or

[email protected]

YOU HAVE IT.

BOOK KEEPINGForest Tek Lumber

is now accepting applications for fulltime employmentin our book keeping department. Must be familiarwith A/P, A/R and general ledger. Experience withnotice to owners and collections a plus. Applicantmust posses superior computer skills, be dependableand be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment.Benefits include competitive pay, insurance, vacationand sick pay and paid holidays. Please fax resumes to305.852.1768 or e-mail to [email protected].

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A premiere resort in Islamorada is interviewing for the following position

The selected candidate will enjoy a friendly work placewhere smiles are part of the uniform, competitive wages

and an excellent benefits pkg.

Apply in person MM 83.5

Front DeskHousekeeper

Must be experienced, flexible, and be able towork weekends and holidays.

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Beach Resort and MarinaNow accepting applications for:

CookServers

Banquet HousemanFront Office Manager

PT SecurityWe offer competitive wages.

To apply go to: www.hershacareers.comFor any questions please contactShelby Valles @ 305-433-9937

DFWP & EOE

Come join our great team and takepart of our future at the newly renovated:

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established location,next to Hospital

Built Out RestaurantPrime location!

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A BASS PRO SHOPS AFFILIATENOW INTERVIEWING FOR:

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Drug Free Workplace

Line CookFlexible Schedules

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Excellent Benefits

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HousekeeperP/T position for a reliable & competent person. Exp.

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HUGESALE!New&Usedtools, electronics, toys, airpurifier, call me to see if I haveit, 305-743-5168. 67 TinglerLane, Sat. 12/24 9am

PARTTIMEHELPWANTED.Looking for responsible &meticulous boat detailers.Willtrain. Tansportation is amust.(305) 852-1117

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BEDROOMFURNITURE2FULLSETS 1-King bed, &2-Twin beds, with headboards.Very good condition. Call Mike847-366-5972, KeyColony Bch

PIANOYAMAHA,MODELP22. Dark oak, upright,excellent condition!GreatChristmas gift. $2500. Buyermustmove. 305-394-0873

PrivateCollectorWantsRolexDivewatches andPilotWatches. OldmodelMilitaryclocks &watches.Call 305-743-4578

USEDAPPLIANCES&FURNITUREWebuy& sell.Byars Used Furniture&Appliances, 2771O/SHwy,Marathon. 743-6506

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AffordableWaterfront 1/1Furnishedmanufacturedhome.MM63,Oceanside.45’ dock. $1500. 305-872-2750

BIGTORCHKEY,MM25Seasonal furnished, or longterm unfurn. 2/2. Deepwaterdock. $ depends on terms.305-457-9804

CONCHKEY,MM63. 1br, 1ba,kitchen, living room. Fully furn.Directy on the openbaywithboat slip.Must see. F/L/S.$1,200/mo. 743-3478

HOMESTEAD2BR1BA newlyremodeled, tile thru-out, newappls. Large backyard. Fenceddoghouse area. $800/mo.Call Erica (786)444-6133

Marathon 3br, 3ba, 2masters.Screened pool. 200’ widecanal. Dockage for up to 3boats. CocoPlumarea. $2800,minus $300 for electric, $2500monthly, yearly. 239-340-5731

MarathonEstateHome 4 br,3.5 ba. 5,000 sq ft. PrestigiousSombrero Isle. Pool on 2nd flr,master br 3rd flr, mother-in-lawapt grnd flr. $3,600mo. Perfectfor ext family. 239-340-5731

MM1072/2Unfurnished. HOpark.$1100/mth. $500 sec. dep.Water incl.305-394-1150

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MM97-Oceanside, 2BR / 2BA32OceanDr. in theHarborage.Pool, boat ramp, clubhouse.Yearly lease avail. or amin. of 6mths. seasonal. 305-451-1241

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3BR / 2BAGORGEOUSBAYVIEW.Key Largo Village. 2marinas & private beach. Furn.All Util. incl. Avail. monthly Dec- Apr. Call Dino, 954-647-2576

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ALARGE /CLEANCENTRALKEYLARGO 2/1. CAC,W/D,DW. LOTSOFSPACEFORVEHICLES. $1050MO.UTILINCL 954-803-1613OR305-852-2372BEFORE6PMPLEASE.

AMOVE INNOW from$250week.MARATHON.Weeklyormonthly. Fully furnished.All utilities, cable& freeWI FIincluded. 305-289-0800

KEYCOLONYBEACH2/2duplex onBonefish Bay, with40’ finger dock, unfurn,W/D,D.W, $1350‡ util. F/L/S. CallErnie, 508-340-1957

KEYCOLONYBEACH1BR, 1BA, on stilts, canal view.A/C,W/D, storage.F/L/S. $875/mo. 440-477-7203NOCALLSBEFORE9:00AM

KEYLARGOMM102 - 2 BR,2 BA, unfurn, upstairs apt in 2family home, $1125/mo.ALSOfurn efficiency, $600/mo. F/L/S‡ util for both. 305-304-0541

MARATHON1BR, 1BA,at 937 107th St. Unfurnished,nice area. $950/mo.,‡ util.F/L/S. Avail 2/1/12. Call 305-743-9644 for appt, M-F, 9-5.

MARATHON - 1BREfficiency. OceanView!Boatdock, private entrance. Nosmkg, no pets. $900/moincludes utilities. 219-405-2313

MARATHONEFFICIENCYWaterfront, 1BRapt. includeselectric, water, cable & privateW/D. No pets. $1000/mo.,F/L/S. Call (305) 684-2190

MARATHONEffic, very quiet,conch, furn. All incl. $798 -$989/mo., min 3-6mo. Rent/lease.ALSO 2br,1-1/2 ba, lrg,dock avail. No pets. $975/mo.‡ util. unf, F/L. 305-610-8002

MM101BAYSIDE 1/1ONCANAL, nice view of canal.$850/mo. all utilities included,alsoW/D. Call 305-303-9889 or786-488-7399.

MM87.2 EXECUTIVEBAY2BR/2BAUnfurn. Townhome.Gated, Pool/Tennis, Beach.Yearly rental. No pets.$1300/mo. 305-495-8955

Prestigious IndigoReef,Marathon. 3 BR, 2-1/2 BA,gated, pool, workout room,dock space, covered parking.Avail now! F/L/S 305-289-0064

ROCKHARBORMM98 2/1upstaris duplex. New tile flrs,wooded lot, lg front porch, nopets/smkg. Credit check req.$950/mo, F/L/S. 305-394-0873

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KEYLARGOMM96.Oceanside. Direct ocean accessw/Ocean views! Furn, 3br, 2ba /2br, 2ba. Seasonal or annual.Call 786-258-3127

MM93OCEANVIEWHOUSE3BR/2BAw/ Dock. Completelyfurnished inside/outside, pooltable, grill,W/D, A/C. No smkngAvail. Jan 1st. 954-444-2417

SEASONAL- 3BR/2BAUpdatedHome,MM88,Islamorada, Furn., util. incl.,Avail. thru Apr, 3mo.min.,$2300, F/L/S 954-673-7933

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Drive InWarehouseSpace available.Call John, 305-587-7529

Heart OfMarathonOffice or retail. 1000 sq ft. Nextto Publix, the newWalgreen’sandmarina. 561-743-3745

MrthnUS1 - 3 SpacesAvail.1st, 1500 sf; 2nd, 1000 sf, 3rd,800 sf. All can be combined orrent separate. $1/sf‡ util,taxes & insur. 305-923-9542

RETAIL, OFFICEORLIGHTCOMMERCIALUSEONBIGPINEKEY,MM31.2 units 600 sq ft each. UsHwy 1frontage. 305-394-3563

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RVLOTSFORRENTMarathonIn Adult ParkPlease call 305-743-6519

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KEYLARGO,MM103,GALEPLACE.Double widemodular3/2, possible 2 family. Excellentcondition. $110,000. Possiblefinancing. 305-942-3055

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Sunset Hammocks condo94220OverseasHwy/6AFurn 2/2.5, w/ boat slip, livingarea 1,640SF. $459,000Owner finance. 305-525-4105Ralrey–bellsouth.net

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Sunset Hammocks condo94220OverseasHwy/6AFurn 2/2.5, w/ boat slip, livingarea 1,640SF. $459,000Owner finance. 305-525-4105Ralrey–bellsouth.net

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CudjoeGardens/CudjoeKey2 lots for sale, 80’ each, oncanal. All permits. Ready tobuild. $90,000 ea.Will finance.305-942-3055

KeyLargoBaysideCanal front Residential75’ X 90’ lot, 75’ concreteseawall $250k FinanceAvailNoQualifying 786-545-6845

Key LargoCalusaBuildableRVLots, Boat Ramp,From$79,000 to $99,000FinancingNoQualifying!786-545-6845

Lot for Salewith PermitReady to Build L4 BL5Fontaine LakeEstatesMM90Plantation KeyEmilio 786-586-8230

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24’ GRADYWHITE 19841995Evinrude 225HP,Aluminumdbl. axle trailer.VHF,GPS, custom swim/diveladder. $ 6,500. 305-509-4015

1994MAKOCENTERCONSOLEw/ Twin 200Yam.,full elect. Outrigger &Downrigger. Spare set ofoutriggers andSS props. Fullboat cover, like new.$18K,OBO305-522-5029

Carolina Skiff SpecialistsAllsizes &models: SeaChasers,Bennington pontoons &Hydra-sports. Call Ft. Myers forWestCoast pricing! 800-955-7543

HOUSEBOAT2003 50ft Myacht Tracker.Many upgrades.Must see.$33,000OBO. 305-394-3642

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BOATSLIP FORRENTMM99OCEANSIDE$10 ft. Up to 40 ft.No liveaboards.Water &Electric. (305) 942-3055

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DRYSLIPB-RACKATVACACUT,THEBOATHOUSE.33’x10’. In & outs included.$250/mo. 630-947-4344

MARATHONPrivate owner atBoat House/Coral Lagoon,40’ wet slip for rent, includeselec &water. Also avail dry rackin boat barn. 305-289-0064

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200B Lobster certs$100 each10%discount for cash305-393-2515

400 ’B’ LOBSTERTAGS$125EACHORBESTOFFER305-394-2818Leavemessage

AADave buys permitsSoAtlantic Snapper, Grouper,Gulf Reef, K/Mack, Shark,Sword, Tuna.$$$ in 48 hours! 904-262-2869

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All types of permits for sale!!RockShrimp, King Fish, SAtlantic Snapper, Grouper, Gulf6 Pack reef & pelagic,Commercial Gulf Reef Fish,Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long LinePkg.Many other permits avail.We buy, sell & broker all typesof permits. Call before you buyor sell! Please call for prices.Licensed&Bonded. All permitsguaranteed valid for transfer,many ref’s avail. JohnPotts Jr.321-784-5982, 321-302-3630www.shipsusa.com

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All types of permits for sale!!RockShrimp, King Fish, SAtlantic Snapper, Grouper, Gulf6 Pack reef & pelagic,Commercial Gulf Reef Fish,Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long LinePkg.Many other permits avail.We buy, sell & broker all typesof permits. Call before you buyor sell! Please call for prices.Licensed&Bonded. All permitsguaranteed valid for transfer,many ref’s avail. JohnPotts Jr.321-784-5982, 321-302-3630www.shipsusa.com

ALUMINUMTANDEMBOATTRAILERFits up to 23’ boat. $750.Located atMM99.305-942-3055

I NEEDASINGLESOUTHATLANTICSNAPPER /GROUPERPERMIT.$15,000 cash, Corp.? Dave904-262-2869, 904-708-0893

LiveaboardDocksMarathon,covered deck area, pvt bathhouse. FreeW/D for residents.12mo’s for the price of 10!Checkwith us 1st! 731-3386

MTHN-Marine Storage: boats,trailers, campers, any cleanstorageOKonwheels. Bestrates in town. Checkwith usfirst! Call Emil, 731-3386

NAUTICALTREASURESNew floating dock, old fishinggear, Mako console, furniture,20’Wellcraft, 25’Wellcraft.All priced to sell. 395-8734

SO.ATLANTICSNAPPER /GROUPERFEDERALFISHINGPERMIT, LEASE.Call for details, Dave904-262-2869, 904-708-0893

WANTEDDock space for 16 ft. boat inMiddleKeys.Need electric.732-470-8644bridgebum1–yahoo.com

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Autoswanted. All years.Junk-Used. Car- Van- Truck.Run or not. Cash or donate fortax write off. 305-332-0483

Paradise Towingis buying junked cars.Call (305) 731-6540

1989CADILLACEALLANTE40,000miles. Red. Excellentcondition. $8,000.Will taketrade for Jeep.MM99.305-942-3055

1993CADILLACALLANTEConvertible, customizedLikeNew! $25k, OBOCall 305-247-7518

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