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WWW.KEYSNET.COM WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012 VOLUME 59, NO. 37 ● 25 CENTS

STATE CABINET

Keynoter photo by RYAN McCARTHY

Gov. Rick Scott introduces himself to audience members prior to Tuesday’s state Cabinet meeting in Marathon. TheCabinet gave final approval to a $50 million bond to fund Keys sewer projects.

For Keys, dayof celebration

The “most popular sewerline ever” is officially therecipient of a $50 millionstate bond aimed at financ-ing a pair of large-scale Keyscentral sewer projects.

That’s the one-liner stateDepartment of Agriculture andConsumer Services Com-missioner Adam Putnam usedTuesday morning to describethe sewering of the Keysmoments after Gov. Rick Scottand the state Cabinet unani-mously approved the bond.

The Cabinet was inMarathon, holding its monthlymeeting in the Stanley SwitlikElementary School cafeteria.The visit was seen by many as

a celebration of the sewermoney, and its approval wasmet with loud applause fromthe audience of roughly 200.

The $50 million is part ofthe $200 million so-calledMayfield grant authorized in2009 but not allocated. Itwas supposed to be doledout over four years.

Scott told the Keynoterprior to Tuesday’s meetinghe’s well aware Keys gov-ernments will ask for theremaining $150 million inshort order.

“The thing about this jobis even if a problem has beenaround for 20 years, the

expectation is to solve it thefirst day in office. I know it’simportant,” he said. “Thewhole key is going to bewhere we are in the budget.I’ve bumped into two bigbudget deficits and we try toallocate your money as bestwe can to save the money todo big projects.”

At the meeting, CountyAdministrator RomanGastesi told Scott theremaining $150 millionwould largely go towardpaying off already complet-ed work the state wasexpected to fund.

Keys officials lauded the

Cabinet for realizing theimportance of state sewerfunding, especially with astate mandate to finish allprojects by December 2015.

“It’s something the Keysneed and it’s hard for them todo on their own without statehelp. I spent time talking topeople about it and theyexplained the importance ofit,” Scott said.

Monroe County willreceive $30 million of thefirst allotment to get con-struction of the $156 millionCudjoe Regional sewer sys-tem started, while Islamoradawould receive the other $20million to get its villagewidesystem under way.

State Cabinet gives official OKto bond $50 million for sewers

By RYAN [email protected]

Movement on wind policies?

Monroe County Commis-sioner Heather Carrutherssays she is optimistic theKeys will get a fair shakewhen it comes to windstorminsurance rates, following aTuesday meeting with thestate’s top insurance officials.

Carruthers is a foundingmember of Fair InsuranceRates in Monroe. She, otherFIRM board members and

other Keys residents metwith the officials to discussthe “depopulation” planaimed at eliminating asmany as 678,000 policiesfrom Citizens PropertyInsurance Corp., the state-run insurer of last resort.

The meeting was Tuesdayin Marathon with stateInsurance CommissionerKevin McCarty, CitizensProperty Chief ExecutiveOfficer Tom Grady and StateChief Financial Officer JeffAtwater.

“My takeaway was thatthey were very open-mindedabout our issues. We wereeffective at communicatingto them why we’re different

than the rest of the state andwhy our risk is overstated,”Carruthers said.

FIRM has been fightingever-increasing windstorminsurance rates proposed byCitizens for years. Privateinsurance companies won’twrite wind policies in the Keysdespite FIRM’s contentionthat flood and storm surge aremuch larger concerns in theevent of a hurricane.

Carruthers said FIRM isattempting to have the statefund a full actuarial analysisof Monroe County only. Shesaid the state’s insurance-rate model grossly overstatespotential wind impact.

“They’re building a

model for Monroe Countyassuming the perfect stormcomes down the Keys andwipes everything out and is100 percent attributable towind. I’m sorry, but that’snot going to happen,” shesaid. “Our problem is floodand storm-surge claims.”

Grady told the Keynoterthat over time, he feels theKeys will depopulate fromCitizens coverage and pri-vate vendors will return.

“In the Keys, there aren’ta lot of choices for windinsurance. We write 95 per-cent of their wind coverage.I would love for that to

Carruthers:State officialsare listeningBy RYAN [email protected]

CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CORP.

Keys a part ofBP class action

The Florida Keys lie onthe very eastern edge of anarea covered by a new legalsettlement on economic dam-ages from the BP DeepwaterHorizon spill.

A federal judge on May 2gave preliminary approval tothe settlement that creates aclass-action case involvingclaims ranging from Texas toMonroe County’s border withMiami-Dade (Miami-Dade isnot included in the class).

BP has estimated settlingcases with economic andproperty damage claimantsstemming from the April2010 oil spill will cost the

multi-national firm an addi-tional $7.8 billion, althoughthe actual figure remainsopen-ended.

As part of the settlement,the Gulf Coast ClaimsFacility has been replaced bythe new Deepwater HorizonCourt-Supervised SettlementProgram. Pending claimsfiled with the Gulf CoastClaims Facility, whose direc-tor, Ken Feinberg, steppeddown in March, will be turnedover to the new agency.

Most claims will notrequire additional paperwork,according to agency websites.

Residents and businessesthat intend to proceed withindividual lawsuits againstBP can opt out of the class-action settlement, which wasreached by a coalition ofplaintiffs’ attorneys and BP.

Applications to a quick-claim program established by

Monroe Countyalready’s gotten$184M in claims

DEEPWATER HORIZON DISASTER

Navy’s housing firmstands to profit big

The pending sale of a KeyWest military neighborhoodto a private company hasmany questioning the pub-lic/private arrangement thatwould see another privatecompany profit from the saleof military assets.

In April, White St.Partners LLC entered into acontract with SoutheastHousing LLC, a division ofBalfour Beatty Communities,to purchase the 157-unitPeary Court gated communi-ty in Old Town Key West.

Balfour Beatty is theNavy’s private housing part-ner. It owns the houses whilethe Navy owns the land onwhich they sit.

Neither White St. Partnersnor Southeast Housing LLChas released dollar figures, butcity Planning Director DonCraig has said the deal for thePalm Avenue complex couldbe worth up to $30 million.

The neighborhood wasbuilt in the 1990s as housingfor junior enlisted men and inrecent years has been openedup to civilians.

Naval Air Station KeyWest spokeswoman TriceDenny said the concept of aprivate company sellingNavy property is in federallegislation, the 1996 Military

Peary Courtsale likely tobring millionsBy SEAN [email protected]

KEY WEST

By KEVIN WADLOWSenior Staff [email protected]

CLEANING THE LINES


AT&T lineman Patrick Brousseau cuts a tangled mess offishing line, leader wire and lures from telephone linesalong the Vaca Cut Bridge in Marathon Friday. Vice MayorDick Ramsay convinced the company to travel from Miamito clear what he considers an eyesore off the lines.

● See Cabinet, 3A

● See Citizens, 2A ● See Navy, 2A

● See Claims, 2A

Eagles doneflying

The baseball Eagles ofIsland Christian School

see their season come toan end. Story, 1B

New formationThe Marathon High Schoolfootball team is using itsexperience to try a newoffense. Story, 1B

KeysNet.com Keynoter2A Wednesday, May 9, 2012

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Motorcycle copsstep up patrols

Key West police motorcy-cle officers will be out inforce on Friday conductingwhat they call a STAR Nightto improve traffic safety.

The Strategic TrafficAccident Reduction nights arepart of the department’s initia-tive to make city streets saferfor cyclists and pedestrians.

From 6 p.m. until mid-night, five motorcycle offi-cers will patrol areas wherethere is a history of incidentsbetween vehicles, bikes andpedestrians. The stateDepartment of Transporta-tion provides a grant for thespecial patrols.

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RICHTERInaMaeRichter, July 16,

1933 - April 27, 2012. Ina diedof breast cancer, andwaswithHospice of the Keys.Ina is survived by her loving

husband, JohnRichter, ofMarathon andRacine,Wi;brother-in-law JamesRichter,Ca.; children: JohnRichter,NewMexico,Mary EllenSanford, Ca., PatriciaMarszalkowski, Marathon;son-In-law, EdMarszalkowski,Marathon. InaMaewaspredeceased by her 2 children,LawrenceRichter and JamesThomasRichter. InaMae isalso survived by grand-daughters, Kimberly, of Ne-braska andKristal of California;great-grandchildren, Zach,Seth, Vida and Tiffany andniece, Paulette Batka.Memorial Servicewill be

held at a later date andwill bepublished in this newspaper.

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RICHTERInaMaeRichter, July 16,

1933 - April 27, 2012. Ina diedof breast cancer, andwaswithHospice of the Keys.Ina is survived by her loving

husband, JohnRichter, ofMarathon andRacine,Wi;brother-in-law JamesRichter,Ca.; children: JohnRichter,NewMexico,Mary EllenSanford, Ca., PatriciaMarszalkowski, Marathon;son-In-law, EdMarszalkowski,Marathon. InaMaewaspredeceased by her 2 children,LawrenceRichter and JamesThomasRichter. InaMae isalso survived by grand-daughters, Kimberly, of Ne-braska andKristal of California;great-grandchildren, Zach,Seth, Vida and Tiffany andniece, Paulette Batka.Memorial Servicewill be

held at a later date andwill bepublished in this newspaper.

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ROSENBERGPAULROSENBERG’’Mr. Paul’’, as hewas so

lovingly called, passedpeacefully in his home onBigPine Key andwent to bewiththe Lord on Friday,May 4,2012.Paul was born onNovember

7, 1923 to Frank andElsieRosenberg in NewYorkCity,NewYork. At the age of 17, inApril of 1942, he left school andjoined theUnited StatesNavywhere he trained and served asan electronics engineer. Aspart of theNavys Air Program,Paul began his tour with the‘‘Lighter than Air’’ BlimpSquadron andwas stationed inLakehurst, N.J. in January of1943. TheBlimpSquadronswere responsible forsurveillancemissions, andduring thewar, they patrolledabove our submarines anddestroyedmany enemysubmarines. Paul worked onthemand flew in them. In Juneof 1946, hewas stationedwiththe ‘‘HurricaneHunters’’Squadronwhich patrolled offthe East Coast of Florida andthe Florida Keys.In 1955, he proudly served in

Antarctica in ‘‘OperationDeepFreeze’’ and he did a four yeartour of duty inGuantanamoBay, Cuba fromSeptember of1963 until 1967. During hiscareer, hewas also stationed inthe Pacific, NewZealand,

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ROSENBERGPAULROSENBERG’’Mr. Paul’’, as hewas so

lovingly called, passedpeacefully in his home onBigPine Key andwent to bewiththe Lord on Friday,May 4,2012.Paul was born onNovember

7, 1923 to Frank andElsieRosenberg in NewYorkCity,NewYork. At the age of 17, inApril of 1942, he left school andjoined theUnited StatesNavywhere he trained and served asan electronics engineer. Aspart of theNavys Air Program,Paul began his tour with the‘‘Lighter than Air’’ BlimpSquadron andwas stationed inLakehurst, N.J. in January of1943. TheBlimpSquadronswere responsible forsurveillancemissions, andduring thewar, they patrolledabove our submarines anddestroyedmany enemysubmarines. Paul worked onthemand flew in them. In Juneof 1946, hewas stationedwiththe ‘‘HurricaneHunters’’Squadronwhich patrolled offthe East Coast of Florida andthe Florida Keys.In 1955, he proudly served in

Antarctica in ‘‘OperationDeepFreeze’’ and he did a four yeartour of duty inGuantanamoBay, Cuba fromSeptember of1963 until 1967. During hiscareer, hewas also stationed inthe Pacific, NewZealand,

Puerto Rico, PointMugu,California, Jacksonville, Fla.and finally in KeyWest, Florida.After 30 years of service, in

1972, Paul was granted anhonorable discharge but wasretained towork in a civilianposition for another 15 yearswith theU.S. Navy until hisretirement in the early 1980’s.Paul had been raised in the

Jewish faith, but aftermeetingDonita, he became aChristianin 1986 and after a two-yearcourtship, theymarried at theBig PineChristianCenter (laterto become the Vineyard). PaulandDonita settled down onBigPine Key and spent theirretirement years traveling intheir motor home, fishing fromtheir boat in the beautifulwaters of the Florida Keys, andenjoying the company ofmanyfriends.During hismilitary career,

this quietmanwas awarded theGoodConductMedal seventimes ... hewas awarded theWWII VictoryMedal, theNavyExpert Pistol Ribbon, twoNational DefenseServiceMedals, the AmericanDefenseServiceMedal, the AntarcticaServiceMedal, theNavyUnitCommendation Award, TheAmerican Theater CampaignMedal, the Asiatic-PacificCampaignMedal and an awardfor ‘‘Principals of TeachingNAS’’ in Jacksonville, Florida.’’Mr. Paul’’ was amember of

the VineyardCommunityChurch (from its founding daysas the Big PineChristianCenter) and hewill bemissedby all his friends and familythere.Paul Rosenberg is survived

by his lovingwife, DonitaDeWitt Rosenberg and hissister, Gloria Schaller. Hewaspreceded in death by hisparents, his brotherMarvin andhis brother-in-law, ‘‘Mindy’’Schaller.Therewill be amemorial

service for ‘‘Mr. Paul’’ at theVineyard, 100County Road,Big Pine Key, Fl. 33043 onSaturday,May 12th, with aluncheon to follow.OnMay17th, in Rockford, Illinois, therewill be a service at the SunsetMemorial Gardens(Machesney Park) in thechapel from 9 -10 amwithinterment immediatelyfollowing.In lieu of flowers, the family

has asked that donations bemade to the VineyardCommunity Church that heloved somuch.

Tax on military housing not clear cut

The complicated issue ofwhether privately held housingon U.S. Navy property in KeyWest is taxable has played outelsewhere in the country.

Monroe County Property

Appraiser Karl Borglum hasasked attorneys for BalfourBeatty Communities, whichowns military housing onNavy land at Peary Court andother Key West locations, fordocuments that show localgovernment has no jurisdic-tion, including levying prop-erty taxes, on federal land.

Without those documents,Borglum said, he intends toassess and add some 890units of privately owned mil-itary housing to the 2012-13

tax roll, and exercise hisauthority to seek back taxesfrom 2009 going forward.

“It’s just another legalchallenge,” he said. “The taxa-bility of property is complicat-ed and when you mix the fed-eral government into it, whichis immune from taxation, itadds another twist. Absentthose ceding documents, I’dsay the property is taxable.”

In 2007, ownership ofNavy housing in theSouthernmost City was trans-ferred to Balfour Beatty sub-sidiary Southeast HousingLLC. The 890 units are atPeary Court, Trumbo Point,Sigsbee Park, the TrumanAnnex and on the BranchMedical Clinic property onSouth Roosevelt Boulevard.

Privatization of militaryhousing began in 1996. Thegeneral idea was to leveragepartnerships with private enti-ties to attract investment andmodernize and maintain aginghomes and build new units.

In a departure from previ-ous military housing strate-gies, the federal MilitaryHousing PrivatizationInitiative drew on no new fed-eral money. Rather, it provides

income to the private partnersthrough already appropriatedmilitary housing allowances.

Borglum said the issue oftaxability was raised in hisoffice when its legal coun-sel, John Dent Jr. ofSarasota, took up a similarissue for the OkaloosaCounty PropertyAppraiser’s Office overplanned private constructionon Eglin Air Force Base.

In that case, only parts ofEglin were confirmed asofficially ceded by the stateto the federal government;for the planned private con-struction, to be undertakenby firm Picerne Air ForceHousing LLC, that meansonly parts of the construc-tion will be subject to coun-ty property taxes.

In Pennington County,S.D., where Balfour Beattyoperates on Ellsworth AirForce Base, city officials inBox Elder recently foundfederal law prohibits themfrom collecting propertytaxes on recently privatizedmilitary housing unless it’sultimately rented to civil-ians.

Writing in the 2005 edi-

tion of “The Air Force LawReview,” former Air Forceattorney Philip Morrisonsaid privatization of militaryhousing “has created a com-plex tax problem because ofthe federal nature of thehousing developments andmyriad of state and localtaxing authorities affectedby new construction.

“Local taxing authoritiesappear poised to take advan-tage to the projects and theproperty tax revenues. Abattle royale is in the mak-ing.”

In the Keys in 2007,Borglum predecessor ErvinHiggs notified the military’shousing partners that thepending privatization wouldnot affect the taxability ofthe property, noting that hisoffice “does not find thatany taxable interest is creat-ed in or through the groundlease or management rela-tionship.”

As noted by MonroeCounty Commissioner KimWigington, normally taxexemptions are somethingrequested of the countyValue Adjustment Board.

Borglum awaitsproof Navyunits exemptBy SEAN [email protected]

KEY WEST

change but I’m not naive; Idon’t think it’s going tochange overnight,” he said.“Nobody likes not havingchoices; you can’t go any-where else.”

While those policiesmight remain, the depopula-tion plan has already hadrepercussions for the Keys.They include:

● Putting a $1 million capon the value of a home

Citizens would providewindstorm insurance to.

“It could be $1 million tobuild here, not becauseyou’re building a mansion,but it costs four times asmuch to build,” Carrutherssaid, referring to strict build-ing codes in the Keys.

● A wide-ranging re-inspection program by whichCitizens sends inspectors tohomes in search of safetydeficiencies, leading to high-er premiums.

“If you’re not savvy, youjust assume what these guyssay is true. The inspectors getpaid per inspection, so themore they do, the more theyget paid. They come downand do eight or 10 a day. Youcan’t get thorough like that,”Carruthers said.

● Denying windstorminsurance to homes intendedto be rented out for seven daysor less. The Keys are filledwith vacation rental homes.

No change ‘overnight’From Citizens, 1A

Privatization Initiative.“One of the biggest

questions I’ve had to answerover and over again,”Denny said, “is how can thegovernment let [BalfourBeatty] sell it? It was actual-ly an act of Congress.”

“Part of the deal tosweeten that with [the pri-vate partners] is allowingthem to sell property andland if they need to. Themoney they make off itgoes right back intoimproving and buildingmilitary housing.Conveyance of land islegal in this case.”

Back in 2010, MonroeCounty CommissionerKim Wigington met withKey West Mayor CraigCates and staff from the

Monroe County LandAuthority and Key WestHousing Authority to

discuss the potential ofone of those entities pur-chasing Peary Court foruse as affordable housing.

She said BalfourBeatty representatives“basically stonewalled”attempts to get informa-tion, including a purchaseprice, unless thoseinvolved signed a confi-dentiality agreement.

Monroe CountyProperty Appraiser KarlBorglum is investigatingwhether the county cantax 890 units of privatelyowned military housing,including Peary Court,that have been exemptsince a 2007 transitioninto private ownership byBalfour Beatty.

Congress OKssale of landFrom Navy, 1A

Navy’s in the rental business

In the tangle of trying tofigure out if the Peary Courtmilitary housing complex inKey West is taxable, someKeys residents have beensurprised to learn of NavalAir Station Key West’s vaca-tion rental business.

U.S. Navy spokeswomanTrice Denny said the Navy’sprivate housing partner,Balfour Beatty Communities,which owns some 890 mili-tary housing units aroundKey West including those inPeary Court, owns none ofthe military’s rentals.

Denny said the Navy

Lodge on Sigsbee Park has26 units and the Navy’sOffice of Morale, Welfareand Recreation operates 97rentals on Trumbo Point, allavailable to active-duty andretired military as well astheir families.

Monroe County Commis-sioner Kim Wigington learnedof the rentals after seeingonline advertisements. WithProperty Appraiser KarlBorglum investigating whetherthe military housing is subjectto property taxes, Wigingtonbegan to wonder.

“Are they paying sales taxlike everyone else?” sheasked. “Are they paying bedtax? If they’re not paying

property taxes, it makes mequestion if they’re paying thesales tax.”

Denny said that becausethe rentals “are operated bythe federal government onfederal property,” there aren’tany sales or bed-tax collec-tions. But she did say all ofthe vacation units are count-ed in the state’s hurricaneevacuation clearance plan.

Development in the Keysis driven by the ability toevacuate residents and visitorsin 24 hours; specific calcula-tions attach numbers of peopleand cars to types and size ofvacation units, in turn inform-ing the clearance model.

By SEAN [email protected]

KEY WEST

the Gulf Coast ClaimsFacility now will be accepteduntil June 11 under anextended deadline. Thequick-claim settlements offera one-time payment that lim-its the claimants’ ability topursue other legal actionagainst BP.

For more information, goto www.DeewaterHorizonsSettlements.com.

A federal audit of the GulfCoast Claims Facility foundthat most claims were handledproperly, but a group of about7,000 claimants are entitled toa total of about $64 millionthey should have received.

Monroe County residentsand businesses have receiveda total of $184.2 million as ofMay 3, according to figurespublished by the Gulf Coast

Claims Facility. The centerhas paid 11,135 claims fromMonroe County.

No information was avail-able on the number of pend-ing or rejected claims fromthe Keys.

Payments reported by theGCCF to Floridians —130,210 individuals and57,259 businesses — stoodat a total of $2.73 billion latelast week.

Monroe County’s totalpayments of $184.2 millionrank among the highest inthe state, outside of thePanhandle counties mostdirectly affected by theDeepwater Horizon spill.

The state’s westernmostcounty, Escambia (includingPensacola), had received$315.2 million on 24,242claims. Okaloosa County,with Destin and Fort Walton

Beach, had received $573.4million on 38,296 claims.

The Deepwater Horizonrig, operating under a con-tract to BP, exploded, burnedand sank on April 20, 2010.Eleven men on it died.

Oil flowed from the seafloor about a mile down fornearly three months until thespill was capped July 15.None of the oil — now esti-mated at about 5 million bar-rels, or 200 million gallons— was found in Keys waters.Tests on more than 100 tarballs found near the Keysdetermined they came fromother sources, like ship bilge.

The prospect of currentsbringing the spill oil to theKeys and through the FloridaStraits caused last summer’stourism business to plummetas visitors feared the worst.

Claims now class actionFrom Claims, 1A

Craig gets pretrial intervention

Key West City PlannerDon Craig, 64, entered a pre-trial intervention programThursday after prosecutorsagreed to drop a misde-meanor assault chargeagainst him.

Craig was arrested around10 p.m. April 21 when he wascaught throwing rocks at amarked police car driven byKey West police officer BrianLeahy. Craig, who policereports indicate was intoxicat-

ed, said he was frustrated withpeople speeding past hishome on Olivia Street.

City Manager Jim Schollsuspended Craig for 10 days.

According to the deal hemade with the Monroe CountyState Attorney’s Office, Craighas to undergo six months ofsupervision, including randomurinalysis and monthly meet-ings with a court representa-tive; perform 50 hours of com-munity service; and write anapology letter to Leahy.

Craig also has to pay a

$60 monthly supervision feefor six months.

Craig started working forMonroe County as a plannerin 1987, eventually becom-ing Growth Managementdirector. He was an assistantcounty administrator beforeleaving in 1990.

In addition to being KeyWest’s top planner, he oper-ates a private land planningand development firm, TheCraig Co., with offices inKey West, Ocala andBreckenridge, Colo.

IN THE COURTS

Keynoter Staff

The field vying for threeopen seats on the MarathonCity Council in November isgrowing rapidly.

Longtime resident andmusician Dave Scott couldbe the next candidate toenter the fray. He said he’sbeen encouraged to run andis strongly considering it.

“There’s quite a lifestylechange for me and if I do it,I want to do it 100 percent.I’ve had a lot of interest inme doing this,” he said. “Ifeel there’s things I can doand give a common-senseapproach to government thatlacks in some areas.”

Scott, 71, would be thesixth candidate to file to run

for thec o u n c i l .E l e c t i o n sare at-large,meaning thethree high-est vote get-ters will beelected.

The seatsof Mayor Pete Worthingtonand council members GingerSnead and Dick Ramsay areup.

The two-term incumbentRamsay filed lastWednesday, a week afterlongtime resident and for-mer Florida Keys MosquitoControl Board member BillDaniels, a banker, joined therace.

Two-term incumbentSnead, former city employeeC.J. Geotis and two-timecouncil candidate LarryShaffer, retired from theU.S. Navy, round out thefield. Worthington hasserved three straight termsand is term-limited out.

Scott says if elected, hewould focus on beautifyingthe city and retaining itsfamily-friendly reputation.

“I think Marathon isstarted to lose that flavor ofa laid-back fishing commu-nity. I’d like to see usexpand on being a family-oriented fishing town,” hesaid.

Should he decide to run,this would be Scott’s firstforay into politics. Heworked in the printingindustry for years beforecoming to the Keys andbecoming a working musi-

cian.Scott said he’s given him-

self no more than threeweeks to decide about seek-ing office.

The general election isNov. 6. The official candi-

date qualifying period is theweek of Aug. 7 if paying the$720 qualifying fee; thedeadline for candidateschoosing to get on the ballotvia the petition method isJuly 10.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 3AKeynoter KeysNet.com

Cost for Keys trip:Around $5,000

Accompanied by staff andsecurity, Gov. Rick Scott andCabinet members descendedon the Florida Keys Mondaynight, 590 miles from theirTallahassee base.

The elected officials werein Marathon to discuss waterquality and emergency man-agement, among other things,at their Tuesday meeting atStanley Switlik ElementarySchool. It’s the second timethis year the Cabinet is vacat-ing Tallahassee to interact withcitizens around the state, saidLane Wright, a spokesman forthe governor’s office.

These Florida field tripsaren’t cheap, especially whenhome is the out-of-the-wayTallahassee, where flights areoften expensive and incon-venient. That’s especiallytrue when the destination isas far from Tallahassee as

one can get in Florida.Scott shoulders some of the

bill by buying his own foodand flying two of his staff onhis private jet. But for him andhis aides to attend alongsideAttorney General Pam Bondi,Chief Financial Officer JeffAtwater and AgricultureCommissioner Adam Putnamand their staffs, the cost to tax-payers is at least $5,180.

The governor “feels it’simportant to bring state gov-ernment to the people andgive Floridians who mightnever make it to Tallahasseea chance to meet and discussissues with their elected offi-cials,” Wright said.

Here’s the cost break-down.

● For Scott to travel withfour staff and a press aide, it’s$1,411. That includes hotelsfor $150 per night, food andthree commercial flights forthose who didn’t take thegovernor’s jet.

● For Bondi and her crew,it’s $1,284. That includesflights to Miami with two staffmembers, car rental and gas,and a $125 per-night hotel.

● For Putnam and hisposse? It’s $1,304. Putnam

and his Cabinet affairs direc-tor flew south for $314.

Putnam press aide SterlingIvey drove nine hours andspent $240 in gas fromTallahassee to fetch his bossat the airport and shuttle himto Marathon. The three werescheduled to stay in theHoliday Inn Express for twonights at $125 each.

● And for the state’s CFO?Atwater drove from WestPalm Beach, where Scottheld a ceremonial signing fora bill to prevent fraud in per-sonal injury protection insur-ance, known as PIP.

His gas is $160 (the statereimburses about 45 centsper mile). He also flew twoemployees to Miami for $521and rented four hotel roomsfor $500. Atwater’s total billis $1,181.

The prices don’t alwaysinclude food, which staterules cap at $36 per day.

Since Scott took office,Cabinet expeditions includedthe John F. Kennedy SpaceCenter in Cape Canaveral, thestate fairgrounds in Tampa andan excursion to the Panhandleto promote tourism after theBP oil spill, Wright said.

Flights, gas,hotel, mealsare main costsBy BRITTANY ALANA DAVISHerald/TimesTallahassee bureau

STATE CABINET


Gov. Rick Scott visits with Switlik first-grader Jack Demers, 6, and Switlik teacher of theyear Christy Meier Tuesday. Scott and the state Cabinet held their monthly meeting atthe Marathon school.

Gastesi keyed on thereturn on investment fromthe bond, saying it wouldbe used to create $260 mil-lion worth of constructionprojects and 1,100 jobs.

Numerous Switlik stu-dents attended the meetingand accepted awards for ahur r i cane-evacua t ion-themed art contest andMemorial Day essay con-test sponsored by Scott’soffice.

The Switlik Boy Scouttroop started the meetingoff by reciting the pledge ofallegiance with the Cabinet,and Scott recognized sever-al students and faculty

members by name.Following the meeting,

Scott was escorted by thestudent safety patrol tofirst-, third- and fifth-gradeclassrooms.

He colored a picture of aDolphin — the Switlik

mascot — with the first-grade class and oversaw agame of state history triviawith the third-graders.Fifth-graders held a ques-tion-and-answer sessionwith Scott.

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Scott considers council runMusicianwould be 6thin the fieldBy RYAN [email protected]

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Garcia gets Ferro case

With the murder trial ofNicholas Ferro reassigned toMonroe County CircuitCourt Judge Luis Garcia, allfuture proceedings in the sec-ond-degree homicide casewill take place at thePlantation Key Courthouse.

Garcia’s judicial assistant,Robin Barber, said there’s apotential trial date of Nov. 12but that’s not “set in stone.”

A native of Hollywood inBroward County, Ferro, 25, isaccused of stabbing to deathMarquese Butler, 23, on Oct.31, 2009, during the annualFantasy Fest in Key West.

Ferro’s two-week trial inMarch ended in a mistrialafter the six-person jurycouldn’t reach a verdict afternearly three days of delibera-tions. Prosecutors, who planto retry the case, reported theverdict was 5-1 in favor offinding Ferro guilty of sec-ond-degree murder and areinvestigating allegations of

jury tamper-ing.

In April,Chief JudgeD a v i dA u d l i na b r u p t l yr e c u s e dh i m s e l ffrom presid-

ing over Ferro’s case, bring-ing in Garcia. Audlin didn’tsay specifically why herecused himself.

Because the Butler familyhas ties to the MonroeCounty State Attorney’sOffice, prosecutors MieshaDarrough and BreezyeTelfair were brought in fromthe Miami-Dade CountyState Attorney’s Office.

After the mistrial, attor-neys for both sides wereworking on a 90-day timelimit to convene a second trial.

Terry Chavez, a spokes-woman for the Miami-DadeState Attorney, said Ferro’sdefense counsel “requested acontinuance and waived thedefendant’s right to a 90-dayretrial. The case was set inaccordance with the availabili-ty of all counsel and the court.”

Ferro admitted during trialthat he stabbed Butler butsaid it wa self-defense.

Audlin removeshimself frommurder trialBy SEAN [email protected]

IN THE COURTS

FERRO

Bozarth indicted for murder

Denise Bozarth, accusedof bludgeoning her husbandto death aboard a Key Largohouseboat in 2007, was for-mally indicted by a grandjury Friday on a count ofpremeditated murder.

Bozarth, 39, remains incustody in the MonroeCounty jail with no bondallowed. She was arrested in

March afteran investi-gation last-ing nearlyfive years.

AssistantS t a t eA t t o r n e yT h e r e s aHunnewell

presented evidence to thegrand jury in a one-day ses-sion Friday at the PlantationKey courthouse.

The body of EdwardBozarth, 62, was discoveredin July 2007, stuffed into acanvas sack concealed insidethe engine compartment ofhis boat, named Screw U 2,docked at Gilbert’s Marina.

Edward Bozarth had beenkilled by “blunt force traumato the head” about a weekbefore the grim discovery, theMonroe County MedicalExaminer’s Office concluded.

The couple had been mar-ried for nine years and hadtwo children.

Sheriff’s Office detectivesconsidered Denise Bozarthamong the suspects from thestart.

She had moved off the boatseveral days before the bodywas discovered. And follow-ing the slaying, she moved toWalton County in NorthFlorida to be near her parents.

Acquaintances told detec-tives that Denise had talked

of killing her husband, andreportedly tried to hire a for-mer boyfriend to kill him.

She told friends sheexpected to receive $650,000that her husband had inherit-ed from his mother, accord-ing to Detective JasonMadnick’s arrest affidavit.

Madnick said he andFlorida Department of LawEnforcement investigatorsinterviewed Denise Bozarthseveral times over the years,and she made numerousinconsistent statements tothem about what happened.

The State Attorney’sOffice is expected to seek alife sentence rather than thedeath penalty.

She’s accusedin husband’s2007 slaying

CRIME FRONT

BOZARTH


Vote on FKAA likely on ballot

The Monroe CountyCommission is slated todecide on May 16 whether toput on the November ballot areferendum asking voters ifthe Florida Keys AqueductAuthority board should beappointed or elected.

The board is now gover-nor-appointed and anychange to that would have togo through the stateLegislature. So a referendumwould be nonbinding.

“People, on issues likethat, are pretty apathetic onthings like that. It doesn’tcost anything to ask the ques-

tion, so how do you not allowthe voters to put their twocents in?” CommissionerGeorge Neugent asked.

Neugent has been pushingthe idea since the AqueductAuthority board’s controver-sial Nov. 22 meeting. Then-Executive Director JimReynolds abruptly resigned

and was replaced justmoments later by board attor-ney Kirk Zuelch.

Neugent has maintainedthat meeting wasn’t theimpetus behind posing thequestion of whether theboard should be elected —but he raised the issue short-ly after that meeting.

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Teachers union willingto take a pay cut

Monroe County’s teachersunion proposed pay cuts forits members on Tuesdayinstead of a list of measuresoffered by the School Districtaimed at cutting $6.2 millionfrom the budget.

A state union bargainingspecialist representing Keysteachers called the district’santicipated cuts “draconian”during negotiations Tuesdayin Tavernier. Steve Fischerfrom the Florida EducationAssociation said none of theother 66 Florida school sys-tems are taking steps assevere as those in Monroe toaddress budget shortfallsresulting from the continuedeconomic downturn.

United Teachers ofMonroe representatives haveuntil a May 21 meeting inMarathon to devise a spread-sheet showing how their pro-posed pay reductions, whichare based on an index system,would translate into accept-

able savings for the district.Monroe County’s school

system is projected to take in$74.3 million in revenues forthe 2012-13 budget year buttotal expenses are expected tobe about $83.5 million.Superintendent Jesus Jarawants more than $6 million ofthe difference to be made upby teachers union concessions.

Most controversial amongthe measures proposed byJara and Michael Kinneer,the district’s chief financialofficer, involve cutting healthbenefits to employees andretirees. Under their plan, thedistrict would stop contribut-ing the full $6,300 a year tothe health plans of the current188 retirees over age 65,starting this June.

The School District wouldalso institute a 9 percentreduction in what it con-tributes to all employees’plans. Employees retiringafter this June would receiveno contribution to theirhealth plans from the district.

Other cuts proposed by

Jara include imposing sevenunpaid furlough days.

Luke Savage, the district’slawyer in negotiations withthe union, said Tuesday thedistrict is willing to considerthe union’s alternative once itprovides solid numbers.

Leon Fowler, the formerunion president who is stillactive in negotiations, said theindex proposed by the union isbased on what the startingsalary of a teacher is begin-ning next year. For example, ifthe starting salary is $40,000 ayear, all employees wouldtake a cut based on dividingtheir current pay by $40,000.

This would mean anadministrator earning $80,000would see her annual payreduced by $2,000. A bus drivemaking $20,000, by contrast,would lose around $500 a year,Fowler explained.

The plan will be discussedat a meeting between unionofficials and the districtadministration on May 21starting at 10:30 a.m. atMarathon High School.

By DAVID [email protected]

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Hammock ‘creator’ dies

Key Biscayne developerFritz E. Scharenberg — whoseplans for a huge housing com-plex on oceanfront property inNorth Key Largo led insteadto the creation of a state pro-tected site — has died.

“As the developer of PortBougainville ... he is indirect-ly responsible for the creationof what is now known as theDagny Johnson Key LargoHammock Botanical StatePark,” says a paid obituary inSunday’s Miami Herald.

Scharenberg, who diedMarch 26 at age 79, was thelead developer on PortBougainvillea, planned as asprawling community of con-dominiums, hotels, canals and

a marina on about 400 acresthat now comprise the center-piece of the Key LargoHammock park — now “hometo 84 protected species ofplants and animals, includingwild cotton, mahogany mistle-toe and the American croco-dile,” according to the FloridaPark Service.

Scharenberg acquired morethan 400 acres of North KeyLargo from the failed Solarelledevelopment in 1980.

Although Monroe Countywas operating under the Areaof Critical State Concern leg-islation imposed by the statebecause of unchecked devel-opment in the Florida Keys,the Mediterranean-themedPort Bougainville was slatedto include more than 2,600condominium units and 300slips in its marina.

The revelation, largelydue to a Miami Herald inves-tigation headed by CarlHiassen and Brian Duffy, thatPort Bougainville buildingplans filed with MonroeCounty varied substantiallyfrom plans given to potentialbuyers caused state regula-tors to take a hard look at theproject and many others slat-ed for North Key Largo.

Scharenberg’s grand planfor North Key Largo ground toa halt in 1984 when his primarylender, Continental IllinoisNational Bank and Trust,called in the loan in the bank’sfailed effort to avoid closing.

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Not right timefor tax hike

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Bottom line: MoneyIn reading comments and commen-

tary about rent charged to The Studios ofKey West, it seems to me that we’vebeen missing the big picture. TheArmory is state-owned; the HistoricFlorida Keys Foundation serves only asa property manager.

I tried to get details from the founda-tion about its contract with the state butno one responded to my e-mail. I do notknow whether they work for a flat fee ora percentage of the rental proceeds or towhat extent their own operations dependon collecting rental income from state-owned properties. But I do know theyare doing what many believe should bedone: Managing this state-owned asset

as any business would.The problem is this: The goals of

businesses and of governments arenot the same. Governments exist tomaintain safe, stable communitiesthat best serve the needs of most oftheir citizens over the long term. Justread the preamble to the U.S.Constitution if you don’t know what Imean. And do note the “promote thegeneral welfare.” phrase.

Businesses exist to make money.Some may argue that businesses providegoods and services; that is true.However, any MBA can tell you that theprimary function of business is to makea profit — no matter how it is done —and do it quickly.

That the Studios contributes to thequality of life in our city, that it is part ofthe cultural fabric that attracts resident-retirees and high-quality tourism, that itis a continuation of Key West’s long his-tory as an art and literature haven, thatthe Armory building itself was con-structed to serve our community — allthat is irrelevant to the rental incomebottom line.

Perhaps the state and Historic FloridaKeys Foundation have a potential newtenant lined up — or a buyer. Since nei-ther office has defended its position, wedo not know. What we do know is thatwe who live here will be poorer for theirnarrow, money-focused world view.

To borrow an old saying, those inter-ested in just making a profit know theprice of everything and the value ofnothing. The next time someone tellsyou government needs to be run like abusiness, think about how that approachimpacts our quality of life.

Pat CummingsKey West

Studios needs to stayI have been visiting Key West for

more than 35 years and am absolute-ly in love with the city, its people andcultural activities.

In recent years, the last four to beexact, I have been attending eventsat The Studios of Key West. Thispast winter, my stay was particularlyenhanced by my participation inMichael Marrero’s course “DigitalPhotography: Tools of the Trade,”the multi-faith folk and gospel cele-bration, several exhibitions andopenings, the gardens and so muchmore. Furthermore, I especiallyappreciate the outstanding propertyrenovations that were completed atthe Armory by TSKW. What anaddition to Key West’s historiccharm.

It is my understanding that thelease of the historic Armory is injeopardy. How tragic.

I urge that the Historic FloridaKeys Foundation accept The Studiosof Key West’s proposal to pay a fair-market rent (as established by the twofair-market rent appraisals recentlyconducted) for the historic Armorybuilding for the duration of TSKW’slease. To do less would be a great lossto Key West, its residents and visitors.

As Seneca so brilliantly said, “Asthe soil, however rich it may be, can-not be productive without cultiva-tion, so the mind without culture cannever produce good fruit.” Let thecultural activities of The Studios ofKey West grow, producing continu-ous excellent Key West fruit withoutimpediment.

Joann EldridgeWellfleet, Mass.

Some calling for tax hikefor schools, but district needstrack record of responsibility

By the time you read this, we’ll know if theMonroe County School Board decided to ask vot-ers for more money in November.

Ron Martin, longtime principal at Coral ShoresHigh School before he was elected to the boardtwo years ago, wants the public to vote up or downon additional school taxes.

He cites feedback at a series of public hearingsin recent weeks, which has mostly come in well-rehearsed speeches from district employees ormembers of their families.

With another round of cuts coming — in theneighborhood of $6 million — on top of $9 millionin cuts made this past year, Martin and others sayit’s time to raise the local tax levy for schools.

It looks unlikely, however, that Martin willmuster enough votes on the five-member board.Only Duncan Mathewson (who’s not running forre-election) has signaled any support.

The irony, of course, is that no one should besurprised the district is facing hard times and morecuts this coming fiscal year, especially Mathewson— who was the critical swing vote back in 2009for a big property tax hike.

In July 2009, the board set a tentative tax rate of3.411 mills, or $341.10 for every $100,000 ofassessed property value. That represented a 16.7percent increase over rollback, which is the mill-age needed to collect the same tax revenue as theprevious year.

Then-School Board member Steve Pribramskyand John Dick voted no, citing revenue estimatesshowing the district was spending far more than itcould expect to collect in the wake of the Keys realestate bust.

Back then, they warned that the budget submit-ted by then Acting Superintendent Mike Henriquezneeded to grab $3.4 million from emergencyreserves just to balance the books. There were nocuts and little belt tightening.

You know the rest of the story. District reserves— which stood at $7.3 million (6.9 percent of theoperating budget) earlier in 2009 — are nowbumping the state-mandated minimums.

And the wailing chorus is ratcheting up thepressure. Too bad the district didn’t make thosecritical expense cuts back in 2009-10 when therewas still a chance to head off this train wreck.

Now it’s cleaning up the mess and a lot morehard work needs to be done before taxpayers willfeel like paying more for a ticket to ride this train.

The Historic Florida Keys Foundationwants to increase The Studios of KeyWest’s rent to $143,000 annually, upfrom $116,000.

Be a child’s heroMay 9 is Children’s Mental

Health Awareness Day. The themeof this year’s national campaign isrecognizing adults who haveplayed important roles in the livesof young people — their heroes.

Heroes are ordinary people whoaccomplish the extraordinary byacting as a stable, positive, ongo-ing influence in the lives of chil-dren. All children need a hero.Whose hero can you be today?

If it’s true that it takes a villageto raise a child, then I growincreasingly concerned at what Isee as the shrinking size of our vil-lage. For years, we have relied onour schools and their legions ofteachers, counselors and other pro-fessionals who have kept our chil-dren under their watchful eyes. Astheir numbers have fallen to budgetcuts, so have the social-serviceproviders who have traditionallyserved as the safety net. There arefar fewer eyes on our childrentoday despite the ever-increasingstress faced by the American fami-ly.

Parents, extended family andneighbors, please be mindful ofevery child’s mental health.Depression, anger, anxiety andrisk-taking behaviors are not nec-essarily normal responses to nor-mal growth and development. Talkto the children in your lives, knowtheir friends, encourage their spiri-tuality. Reach out for help whenthey are struggling. Be a child’shero.

Deborah MatthewsClinical coordinatorGuidance/Care Center Marathon

Business as usualMany people are aware of the health

crisis that Lisa Cannon from A CutAbove Hair Salon is going through. Weare completely confident that Lisa willreturn to her station and continue hergreat service as in the past.

Many people have asked how tohelp encourage her during her recoverytime. Well, the bills go on even whileLisa is not able to stand her post. Thevery best way you can help Lisa duringher recovery is to continue to patronizethe salon and allow the staff to give thesame great service and special attention.

The very best thing we could do isgive her the gift of business as usualupon her return.

Tricia FarthingMarathon

No fishing closureThe Florida Fish and Wildlife

Commission is the state’s appointedpartner of Biscayne National Park, themarine sanctuary located just south ofMiami. It was in that role, representingthe commission as its vice chairman, thatI testified before a congressional sub-committee reviewing the BiscayneNational Park general management plan.

We are concerned about the recentproposal by the National Park Servicethat would severely limit access to areasof the park by the public, particularlyfishermen and boaters.

After years of study, a number of pro-posals were made to protect this magnif-icent marine sanctuary. The ark, withoutinvolving the Florida Fish and WildlifeConservation Commission, which bylaw is responsible for managing fish andwildlife resources in the state, issued afinal recommendation that would virtu-ally ban fishing in an area of about

10,000 marine acres. There clearly wasno effort to examine several science-based management plans or deal withany compromise or alternative.

Other more-reasonable alternativesinclude allowing fishing but with morerestrictive fishing regulations or species-specific spawning closures.

Recreational activities in this areaprovide a substantial economic enginefor South Florida, creating a ripple effectof economic benefits across the entirestate. I want to express the view that thestate and the FWC are essential partnerswith the federal government in makingsure the park will be enjoyed by genera-tions to come.

We know from experience that inorder to achieve our goals, public accessand recreation must be sustained and ofcourse sustainable. There must be a bal-ance between appropriate managementand accessibility.

Kenneth WrightVice chairman, FWCOrlando

Restaurant comes throughGrace Jones Daycare would like to

thank Gary Graves and Joe Caligiuriof Keys Fisheries for once again sell-ing their barstools to benefit our cen-ter. This time, it was a grand total of$1,000.

It is truly unbelievable how muchsupport we get from this great restau-rant and their patrons. Gary and Joeare very much involved with helpingour community and its needs and weare very proud to have such goodfriends that support our children. Wecannot thank them enough for all theydo.

Iris CoeGrace Jones

Whale-site case to trial

The case of an animal-rights activist charged withcrimes at Key Largo’s MarineMammal Conservancy couldgo to trial in June.

Arnold “Chris”Lagergren, 41, of Miami ischarged with a felony countof disrupting an animal enter-prise by tampering with afence at the bayside rehabili-tation site last August. Inaddition to the seldom-usedfelony violation, Lagergren ischarged with misdemeanortrespass and criminal mis-chief.

Two pilot whales werebeing treated at the MMCfollowing a Lower Keysstranding in May 2011.Lagergren had volunteered in

the effort but said he becameconcerned about health andbuilding code violations, hewrote on his website.

He was later banned fromthe MMC property by groupleaders who believed he wasproviding information to crit-ics of the organization.

Federal officials eventual-ly said the whales could notsurvive on their own, andapproved moving them toSeaWorld of Orlando.

Lagergren apparently isaffiliated with the interna-tional Animal LiberationFront organization, whichadvocates “direct action”against animal captivity.

Around 2 a.m. Aug. 21,Lagergren reportedly waschased from the MMC by anoff-duty Miami police officerwho was volunteering to helpcare for the whales. The offi-cer pursued Lagergren’s carand held the defendant atgunpoint in the parking lot ofthe adjacent Hampton Inn.

A Monroe CountySheriff’s Office arrest report

says two suspects trespassedat the MMC and damaged afence in an apparent attemptto free the whales.

The defense filed motionsto take statements from JavierOrtiz, the off-duty Miami offi-cer, along with the localdeputies. They also sought todepose former MMCPresident Robert Lingenfelserand other organization offi-cials. Delays in schedulingdepositions caused the case tobe postponed.

Lagergren’s case hasreceived international atten-tion in the animal-rightsmovement, with supporterslaunching fundraising cam-paigns for his defense.

An online petition arguesagainst prosecuting Lagergrenon a felony count: “Animalactivism is not comparable toterrorism, and it is wrong foryour county to make an unfairexample of Arnold ChristopherLagergren.”

The petition has receivedmore than 3,500 virtual sig-natures.

Lagergrenfaces felonycharges

IN THE COURTS

Village, board reach deal

After years of negotia-tions and debate, Islamoradaand Key Largo have official-ly decided to share waste-water treatment.

The Key Largo WaterTreatment District’s five-member board of commis-sioners voted 3-2 on May 1on a contract negotiated formonths by engineering andlegal staff from both entities.Islamorada’s VillageCouncil voted 5-0 on thecontract earlier in the day.

Key Largo commission-ers Charles Brooks andNorman Higgins votedagainst the contract. Brookscalled it “very disappointing”and said he “objected to theprocess” of negotiating thedeal.

Higgins said the contract

is a sound deal, but that “80percent” of the people fromKey Largo he spoke with“said don’t do it. We don’tneed Islamorada.”

The next step in theprocess will be for the vil-lage to finish negotiationswith Veolia Water NorthAmerica, the internationalfirm that will build apipeline from Islamorada toKey Largo’s treatment facil-ity at mile marker 100.5.Estimates for the pipelineare as high as $103 million.

The agreement betweenKey Largo and Islamoradahad to be finished beforenegotiations can wrapbetween the village andVeolia, Islamorada Council-man Ted Blackburn said.

“One contract leads toanother. We had to decidewhere we’re going” withKey Largo first, he said.

But if the negotiationswith Veolia are finishedwithin the next two months,it will be well before theSeptember deadline to beeligible for $20 million in

state money that Gov. RickScott approved forIslamorada wastewater proj-ects. The money is part of a$50 million bond. The other$30 million will go towardLower Keys sewer projects.

As part of the deal withKey Largo, Islamorada willpay the taxing district $10.17million to treat 1.1 milliongallons of wastewater a day.The village will pay $1.5 mil-lion to Key Largo the day thecontract is signed by the twoentities. This works out to$1.017 million as an initialpayment and an initial chargeof $482,400 to pay forupgrades to the Key Largotreatment plant.

Under the agreement, thevillage will pay Key Largothe remaining $9.15 million,plus 4 percent interest, inmonthly installments start-ing in June 2013.

Key Largo’s 2.3-million-gallons-per day plant will beupgraded to be capable oftreating 3.4 million gallonsper day.

Now the workon a pipelinegets under wayBy DAVID GOODHUE [email protected]

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Mainland powertie marks 25 years

Keys Energy Services,the utility providing elec-tricity from the Seven MileBridge south through KeyWest, on Tuesday markedthe 25th anniversary of thetransmission line (or tieline)and the day its customerswere connected to the main-land power grid.

The story of the tielinebegan in the late 1970swhen three engineeringreports recommended con-necting to the mainlandpower grid for greater relia-bility of electrical service.Keys Energy, then knownas City Electric System atthe time, went to the KeyWest City Commission forapproval of a $50 millionbond and approached theFlorida Keys ElectricCooperative for an agree-ment to connect to themainland via its transmis-sion lines from Marathon tothe mainland.

The Key West CityCommission granted

approval of the bondissuance in November1980, but negotiations withthe Florida Keys ElectricCooperative proved to bemore of a challenge andwere not finalized until1985.

While negotiations wereunder way with the co-op,Keys Energy began movingforward with constructionof the 138-kilovolt trans-

mission line from Key Westto Marathon.

On May 8, 1987, thetieline to the mainlandpower grid began operation.Employees Frank Cartoniaand Richard Castillo stoodby at the Big Pine Key sub-station while Terry O’Dell,a power system coordinator,coordinated with Cartoniaand Castillo to energize thetieline at 1:56 p.m. and con-

nect Keys Energy cus-tomers to the mainlandpower grid.

During the 1988 fiscalyear, the first full yearoperating with the tieline,rate payers saved $3.9million compared to whatthey would have paid hadthe electricity been com-pletely generated locallyby the utility, Keys ener-gy says.

Deal reachedwith electriccooperative

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If you dispute the debt,send the collection agencya letter within 30 days say-ing so. Once the debt col-lection company receivesyour letter, it must stop try-ing to collect until it sendsyou written proof of theamount you owe.

• Debt collectors maynot call you before 8 a.m.or after 9 p.m. unless yousay it’s OK. They may notcall you at work if theyknow, or if you tell them,that your employer pro-hibits such calls.

If you tell them to con-tact you only by mail or notto contact you at all, theymust comply (it’s best to

put your request in writing).If you have an attorney rep-resenting you over the debt,the collector must deal withthe lawyer, not you.

• Collection agents maynot “harass, oppress orabuse you or any third par-ties they contact,” theFederal Trade Commissionstates. They may not threat-en violence or harm, pub-lish the name of debtors,use profanity or makerepeated calls to annoysomeone.

• Debt collectors are notpermitted to lie in anattempt to get you to payup. They can’t, for instance,say you have committed acrime or claim that theywork for the government orfor a credit reportingagency.

• Report problems withdebt collectors to yourstate’s attorney general’soffice and to the FTC, atwww.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/. If you feelyour rights have been vio-lated, you can sue a col-lector in state or federalcourt, but be sure to filewithin one year of thedate of the violation.

Harassmentamong thingsthat are bannedMcClatchy-Tribune

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Attorney Lupinohosts seminar

Community Bank ofFlorida’s Key Largobranch will host JimLupino, an attorney atHershoff, Lupino andMulick LLP, during aThursday seminar on willsand trusts, titled “WhereWill Your Money Go.”

Lupino is a member ofCommunity Bank’s Keysregional board of direc-tors. The free seminarstarts at 6 p.m. at milemarker 100, bayside. Formore information, callSharon Smith at 451-5733.

Mayberry receivesmarketing honor

Constant Contact Inc.,a marketing advisor tosmall organizationsworldwide, has awardedDoug Mayberry RealEstate of Key West its AllStar Award for “achieving

exemplary marketingresults and ranked amongthe top 10 percent ofConstant Contact’s cus-tomers internationally.”

“Constant Contact hashelped us to deliver our e-newsletter with info aboutKeys real estate, cultureand philanthropy to over2,000 people eachmonth,” Mayberry said.

Seminar set forgreen designing

The U.S. GreenBuilding Council’s Keysbranch will host a programon leadership in energyand environmental designfor the hospitality andtourism industry at theCasa Marina Resort, 1500Reynolds St., Key West,on Friday from 5:30 to 8p.m.

The program is free toGreen Building Councilmembers and $10 per per-son for others. Thatincludes light fare, cock-tail hour, networking and

the program.The program includes

speakers Sebastian Eilertof Sebastian EilertArchitects, Alison Higginsof the city of Key Westand Jeff Benavides of theGreen Building Council.They will discuss greeninitiatives for the hospital-ity and tourism industry.

For more informationcontact Ada Truesdell at(305) 342-1167 or BillHorn at 296-8302.

Molina awardedby First State

First State Bank of theFlorida Keys Internet bank-ing representative GriselleMolina has been named the

b a n k ’ se m p l o y e eof the quar-ter. Molinajoined FirstState in2007 as as w i t c h -board oper-a t o r ,

became a deposit represen-tative in 2009 and thenmoved to Internet bankingrep in 2011.

Joblessness rateexpected to fall

The Federal Reserveupgraded its outlook forthe economy, predictingthe unemployment ratewould fall to as low as 7.8

percent in the fourth quar-ter — a drop that couldhave a significant effect onthe presidential election.

Just three months ago,most Fed policymakersexpected the nation’s job-less figure to be 8.2 per-cent, its current rate, orhigher in the last threemonths of the year.

The improved outlook,issued at the end of a two-day Fed meeting, reflects as h a r p e r - t h a n - e x p e c t e ddrop in unemployment in

recent months and projec-tions for slightly fastereconomic growth this year,including some improve-ment in the downtroddenhousing market.

Nonetheless, the U.S.economy will expand onlymoderately over comingquarters, the central banksaid in a policy statementthat accompanied the newquarterly forecast.

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Marathon High Schoolwill unveil a new offense forits first season in the newly

formed Southeast FootballConference.

Coach Lance Martin saidwith seven starters returningon that side of the ball, it’stime to open up the play-book. He’s installing an I-formation offense in place ofthe run-heavy wing-TMarathon ran in 2011.

“It opens things up for usand it’s not as conservative

as the wing-T,” Martin said.“We have a little better per-sonnel, especially lookingdown the road a coupleyears.”

The Dolphins will fieldanother young team in 2012,with just six seniors out of35 players. The team has 16juniors and 11 players thatare sophomores or younger.

Junior Roberto Perez has

been taking snaps as the No.1 quarterback and is in lineto win the job, Martin said.“He worked hard in theweight room and on the fieldand we’re preparing him tobe our starter,” he said.

Martin said threeDolphins would share dutiesin the backfield: Tailbacks

New formationdesigned formany returnersBy RYAN [email protected]

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Marathon High offensive and defensive linemen square off in practice drills Thursday. The Dolphins began springpractice last week in anticipation of a May 24 scrimmage against Coral Shores High School and Keys GateAcademy.

● See Offense, 3B

Westwood ends Eagles’ diamond season

Island Christian School’sEagles got a taste of the stateClass 2A baseball regionalplayoffs this spring, anddecided they want more.

The Eagles (7-9), regionalqualifiers as runners-up inDistrict 16-2A ended the2012 campaign Thursday,falling to 15-2A championWestwood Christian, 12-0.

“Westwood is a very goodteam,” ICS coach BruceDavis said. “They definitelyhave a chance to go prettyfar.”

Westwood (16-5) playedMiami Christian in Tuesday’s

regional semifinal (resultspending at press time).

Kadian Carter, the onesenior on the Eagle roster,closed out his prep careerwith the team’s only hitagainst Westwood. Carteralso took part in the club’sregional highlight — the sea-son’s first double play.

“One of our goals this yearwas to get a double play, andwe went the whole seasonbefore finally doing it in thelast game,” Davis said. “Allour fans started cheering, andthe Westwood people could-n’t figure out what was goingon.”

Shortstop FernandoGarcia, an eighth-grader,scooped a grounder in frontof second base. Garcia taggedthe bag and threw to Carter atfirst, who used every inch ofhis lanky frame to reach outand snag ball for the twin-kill.

The Eagles now have aroster full of veteran starterseligible to return in 2013,

including seniors-to-be MattCavanagh (who struck outthree Westwood hitters in the

regional), versatile DylanAyres and Sean Tiedemann.

“We haven’t won our dis-

trict in a really long time,”Davis said. “Now we have agoal for next year.”

Team finishesyear at 7-9

ISLAND CHRISTIAN BASEBALL

Photo by PETER IHRIG

Island Christian third baseman Tucker Wood makes a play before a sliding Westwood Christian runner reaches the bagin Thursday’s regional playoff. Westwood ended the ICS season with a 12-0 decision.


Conch seniors get one final shot

When rain cancelled theKey West High School base-ball team’s final regular-sea-son game on April 21, it alsowashed out the traditionalnight that honors the team’sseniors.

There would be no morehome games unless theConchs could win twogames at the followingweek’s District 16-4A tour-nament — a long shot, con-sidering the team went intothe tourney with a 9-13record.

The season quickly endedwhen Key West lost toGulliver Prep, 1-0, in thetournament semifinals —

and it appeared that SeniorNight would not occur.

But Saturday, in the 5:30p.m. heat and brightness ofRex Weech Field, there werethe Conchs warming up inshorts for yet another game— a softball tilt againstcoaches.

“We talked about how tomake it up,” coach MiguelMenendez said, referring toPrincipal Amber Bosco,business manager NedaPreston and himself. “Wethought about having analumni [baseball] game, butdecided to play a little soft-ball.”

Acting as the emcee atthe ceremony was public-address announcer WayneGoldstein, who intoned fromthe press box, “This is goingto be a great celebration.”

Watching behind thescreen was Jerry Pita, father

Team takes oncoaches, loses10-9 in softballBy DICK WAGNERKeynoter Contributor

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Spring practice will cul-minate in a May 24 exhibi-tion against Keys rival CoralShores High School andHomestead school KeysGate Academy. The teamswill play one half againsteach other starting at 6 p.m.

Marathon and CoralShores are among 14 SouthFlorida football programsthat dropped out of theFlorida High SchoolAthletic Association to cre-ate the independentSoutheast FootballConference.

The idea for the confer-ence grew largely out of alack of parity in the lastround of FHSAA redistrict-ing.

Marathon was bunchedin with state powersUniversity School andHollywood-ChaminadePrep in District 16-3A thisyear. The Dolphins were oneof five teams to bail out ofthat district.

Perez is likely QBFrom Offense, 1B


Marathon High School junior Roberto Perez tosses passes during a Thursday football practice. Perez isbeing groomed to assume the starting quarterback rolefor the Dolphins.

of pitcher Garrett Pita. Hewore a red shirt with hisson’s name and number onit. “This is nice,” he said.“They’ll be able to get onthe field one last time.”

Goldstein called theseven seniors — Pita,Michael Abreu, TommyRuffennach. MattChelekis, Reny Garcia,Joseph Varela and DonjaeValdez (manager DevinBarber was also honored)— and, carrying a rose andaccompanied by their par-ents, they walked out tothe third-based line.

Menendez hugged theplayers and the parents asBosco, in a black and gray

dress, snapped photos.Especially poignant was

the introduction of Varela,the second baseman whomissed the last part of theseason because of a cancer-ous growth. “We love you,Mr. Joseph Varela,”Goldstein said over themicrophone.

The softball game beganbefore a small scattering offans, and the coaches —among them, Al DiFabio,Juanito Menendez, PeterFraga, J.J. Fallon, FreddyVarela, Dexter Butler andRobert James (broadcasterRick Lopez played firstbase) — took the field.

Before long, there wasJoseph Varela knocking intwo runs with a double, and

there was lefty-battingMiguel Menendez, in highstriped socks, lofting a flyball to right field.

The game continueduntil, finally, with the sunsinking, Freddy Varela,Joseph’s dad, homered togive the coaches a 10-9victory. The seniors andthose who had been sen-iors long ago walked offthe field, happy that amundane Saturday hadturned into a specialmemory.

Seniors get a fun sendoffFrom Conchs, 1B

Grouper wait well worth it

Despite less-than-stellarconditions for getting to thereef, the opening of grouperseason last Tuesday did notdisappoint.

The fishing has been excel-lent, with lots of blacks caughton the wrecks and deeperedges of the reef. And there areplenty of gags and reds comingoff the shallower patch reefsand channel humps.

Yellowtailing remains verygood, with respectable num-bers of flags showing up inthe coolers. These bigger fishare being taken mostly in thedeeper areas of the reef from70 feet out. But there areabundant keeper to medium-size fish in the shallower 30-to 60-foot zone.

There are also fair num-bers of muttons mixed in onthe reef. Most are in the 5- to10-pound class. The muttonsshould soon bite aggressivelyon the wrecks and rough bot-tom patches in over 100 feetof water as they begin theirannual spawn.

There isa profusionof permit onthe artificialreefs andhigh-profilew r e c k s .While theyaverage 20to 30p o u n d s ,there are

some fish over 40 poundsamong the bunch.

Congratulations to anglerBruce Boring and Capt.Marty Lewis of the MainAttraction on their win in theMarathon Bull and CowDolphin Tournament over theweekend. The combined bulland cow weight of 66.4pounds netted them top hon-ors. They also won for largestdolphin (42 pounds) andlargest three fish (total weight95.4 pounds).

Word has it Lewis traveled40-plus miles out to find hiswinning fish. So that tells yousomething about the currentstate of dolphin fishing.

Tarpon are biting well atthe bridges and in Key WestHarbor. There are multipletarpon tournaments going onright now, so if you’re out

recreationally, please give thetourney guys some space.

There is still a bounty ofsea trout and mangrove snap-per on the banks in FloridaBay. And there are somedecent gag grouper fishing onthe wrecks in the Gulf areas.

The week’s bestGuests from the United

Kingdom, Alistar MacLeodand Ben Gilmore, scored fivefat red grouper along withmutton, mangrove and yel-lowtail snapper with guideNeil Apley on their rental boatfrom Captain Pip’s Marinaand Hideaway in Marathon.

The Papa Pip’s was busy,too. Ron Mossotti and RobinTurner caught grouper andsnapper with Capt. BobKidwell and mate BobbyDickson. And Gary and JudyJackson caught a bunch ofdolphin with Capt. HowardKelley.

The SeaSquared spent theweek tarpon fishing at theBahia Honda Bridge andshark fishing in Florida Bay.We also did some sea trout andmangrove snapper fishing.

For much more of this report, go towww.keysnet.com

Yellowtailsalso bitingat the reef

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Those of you who wiggleout of family camping trips byclaiming you’re just not intoroughing it will have to findanother excuse.

Arange of camping optionsand innovations have made itfar more comfortable to eat,sleep and otherwise spend timein the Great Outdoors.

“‘Soft rugged’ is what somany Americans are seekingin their outdoor experiencetoday,” says Jim Rogers, chair-man and CEO ofKampgrounds of America, orKOA, which runs about 500campgrounds around the coun-try, including one on SugarloafKey. So much so that he nowrefers to the camping industryas “outdoor hospitality.”

KOA has beefed up someof its campgrounds to includeboth basic and luxury cabins— the latter being the kindmore often equated with fami-ly resorts than places to pitchtents. Rental costs $100 to$150 per night. Some sitesoffer coffee carts, pancakebreakfasts, kids’ activities andentertainment.

Campers who want things a

bit more — but not much more— rustic can browse the equip-ment lining the shelves at well-stocked outdoors stores(although some of the fancynew goodies may hike theprice of that simple campingtrip).

Take, for instance, REI’sKingdom 8 tent, which is bigenough to sleep eight. For $529,the tent is not just waterproofand bug-proof but also hasmoveable room dividers to cre-

ate separate spaces with privateentrances. Fill it with cots,airbeds and perhaps a ceiling fancreated for tents, and you’re boundto get in a good night’s sleep.

Toss in another $100, and youcan add to it a “garage” to storefood or gear — or use it as a placefor the family dog to sleep.

Nifty outdoor stoves andcooking gear have madecampfire-cooked cannedbeans and hot dogs moot,unless you really like them.

REI’s camp kitchen, forexample, is a folding trove offood-prep workspace and stor-age — all of which can be car-ried around in a zipper bag. Iteven includes hooks for hang-ing up spatulas, and windproofscreens so the elements don’tmess with your cooking.

Coleman, one of the biggestmanufactures of camping gear,sells a camping oven that fitshandily onto one of the compa-ny’s two- or three-burner grills.

Don’t even think aboutgrainy cowboy coffee, or eventhose classic enamel percola-tors.

French presses, specifi-cally engineered for outdooruse, are now the way to go ifyou’re picky about your cof-fee preparation (althoughthe experience may not beexactly what you’re used toin your own kitchen).Coleman sells a propane-powered drip coffee makerthat you don’t even have toput over heat.

Freeze-dried food nowincludes dark chocolatecheesecake, spinach put-tanesca and Indian dishes.

And the retailer EasternMountain Sports sells solarchargers for your portableelectronics because, as its web-site says, “Trees don’t comewith electrical outlets to chargeyour iPhone.”

Some purists snub the ideaof making camping more com-fortable. They questionwhether lugging and using allthat stuff dilutes the nature of,well, getting back to nature.

Much of the fancy newstuff is meant to be driven,not carried, into a campsite,and is heavy enough thatretailers don’t recommendcarrying it far.

So can you really get awayfrom it all when you are bring-

ing it all with you?“There are so many different

kinds of camping experiences,and they are all camping,” saysAvery Stonich, spokeswomanfor the Outdoor IndustryAssociation. “It’s all what itmeans to the individual.”

“You can even go out to din-ner if you go camping,” she says.

All of which has spurred anewfound interest in campingamong folks who might nothave tried it otherwise, saysStuart Bourdon, editor and asso-ciate publisher of the magazineCamping Life. Campgroundsnear lakes or the ocean are par-ticularly popular, with reserva-tions filling up a good twomonths in advance, he says.

“The camping experiencecan be as close to a homekitchen and bedroom experi-ence as you want to make it,”Bourdon says.

The way Rogers at KOAsees it, the facilities and the gearare only small parts of the larg-er experience of being on acampground, which he calls“the last small town inAmerica.”

“People who consider‘camping’ the Marriott will bevery accommodated both interms of the facilities availableand the amenities,” he says,adding, “It’s hard to have acampfire in a Marriott hotelroom.”

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REI’s Kingdom 8 tent sleeps eight and is waterproof and bug-proof. There’s also anoptional add-on to create more space for storage or your pet.

Paddleboarders race this weekendPaddleboard and self-

propelled watercraftenthusiasts are to circum-navigate the SouthernmostCity during the 12-mileKey West Paddleboard

Classic, taking placeThursday though Sundayin and around Key West.

The actual race isscheduled Saturday and isopen to paddlers on

standup paddleboards,prone boards, outriggercanoes, dory boats, surfskis and kayaks. The 2011race drew more than 250participants and organizersexpect the 2012 registra-tion to exceed that.

The racing action kicksoff with a 7:30 a.m. regis-tration and expo opening.A 9:30 a.m. racers’ meet-ing precedes the 10 a.m.water start from SmathersBeach.

The course takes com-petitors past landmarkssuch as the SouthernmostPoint marker, FortZachary Taylor State Parkand Mallory Square.Upon completing theircircumnavigation of theisland, racers finish atSmathers Beach.

Paddlers preferring a

shorter course can com-pete in a four-mile openrace scheduled at 10:15a.m.

The event supports theFlorida Keys’ SpecialOlympics organization,and two Special Olympicsathletes are to take part inthe open race. In addition,a 2 p.m. exhibition race isscheduled at Smathers fea-turing 10 to 16 SpecialOlympics athletes.

An awards celebrationis planned for 6 p.m. at theSmokin’ Tuna Saloon, 4Charles St. Highlightsinclude acknowledgementof the top finishers, prizedrawings for all partici-pants, live music, food anddrink.

Other weekend activi-ties include a privatecatamaran sunset sail

Thursday where racerscan preview part of thecourse and get tips fromrace director MichaelWestenberger. A 1 to 4p.m. standup paddleboardclinic is set for Fridayfollowed by a 6 to 10p.m. kickoff party at theHard Rock Cafe, 313Duval St.

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sometimes51 Baking chambers52 Mideast org.53 Green land55 Buckler, old style56 Plies a needle57 Interweaves60 Nights before holi-

days

62 Install63 Miscalculate64 Charge65 Ararat landfall fig-

ure67 Procession of cars69 October gems71 Of harmony73 Garner birthplace74 Doted on77 Glacial snow78 Sunbeam79 Einstein’s birth-

place82 Facts and figures83 Break suddenly85 Close again87 Tom, Dick and

Harry88 Modify90 Allowance for

waste92 Gal of song93 Layers94 Measuring

devices96 Legislator, at

times99 Smell and taste

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water

110 Resident of: Suffix113 Mr. Franklin114 Type of juice116 Shadelike fish118 Marble119 Fence of a sort121 Jason’s quest124 Willow125 Empty space126 Essences127 Forage wheat128 Paper measures129 Gaelic130 Transfer docu-

ment131 Checks for prints

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attack7 Sharpened8 Aroma9 Rebellious

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quests17 Oily liquid18 Starters24 Arabian ruler25 WWII Big Three

meeting place30 Wooden strip35 Unwelcome pests38 Transgressions39 Bless, in a way40 Your majesty!42 Lake ___:

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form70 Smoothed72 School assign-

ment74 First lady’s man

75 Dench’s title76 Challenge80 Former money in

Milano81 Word with pink or

rose84 Await a decision86 Jug lug87 Pale color89 Flour sprinklers91 Salts93 Having prickly

flower heads95 Bustle97 Source of choco-

late98 Ridgy99 Rod

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LIVING BRIEFS

Visit animalsfor Mother’s Day

The Monroe CountySheriff’s Office Animal Farmis open for Mother’s Day onSunday from 1 to 3 p.m.

Bring mom to see theblind horse, donkey, cow,geese, ducks, chickens,goats, exotic birds, snakes,sloths, kinkajou, lemur andso many more,

There’s no entry fee. Thefarm is of College Road onStock Island at the Sheriff’sOffice headquarters.

Night of praiseis on Thursday

Kirk of the KeysPresbyterian Church inMarathon has a night of wor-ship set for Thursday at 6 p.m.

The Kirk praise band SolidGround will play praise andworship music at the freeevent, across U.S. 1 from thefire station at Florida KeysMarathon Airport.

Bingo games helphospitality fund

In celebration of EarthDay and Mother’s Day,organizers of the SisterSeason Fund have put togeth-er Mother Earth Day bingo,set for Monday at the GreenParrot Bar on WhiteheadStreet in Key West.

Calling begins at 7 p.m.One dollar buys one card forone game; 12 to 14 games areoffered.

The Sister Season Fundhelps people in the hospitali-ty business when they’regoing through financiallytough times.

Nonprofits benefitat Monday pageant

The 29th annual QueenMother Pageant returns toKey West on Monday.

The fundraiser for Hospiceof the Florida Keys/VisitingNurse Association and theOne Human FamilyFoundation is set for La TeDa, 1125 Duval St.

Doors open at 7 p.m., whilefashion show starts at 8. Tableprices are $200, $300, and$500 — they seat eight andmust be reserved early as theysell out fast. To reserve a table,call 296-9741. Otherwise, youcan purchase general tickets atthe door for $25.

Contestants will competein such comical and ever-entertaining categories asevening gown, talent andinterview.

Bradford essaycontest launched

The Florida Keys chapterof the American CivilLiberties Union has openedan essay contest named afterone of the chapter’s foundingmembers, Bill Bradford.

“Bill’s lifelong commit-ment to civil rights made hima particularly apt candidatefor this honor and an essaycontest focusing on the Billof Rights is a fitting recogni-tion of his dedication,” ACLU

member Kimberly Sloan said.The William Bradford

Memorial Constitution Dayessay contest is open to thegraduating class of 2013, whichmeans juniors now enrolled inKeys high schools. A $500prize will be awarded for thewinning essay, which will beannounced on ConstitutionDay, observed Sept. 17.

The deadline for entries isSept. 7. Full contest rules canbe found at http://bradfordessaycontest.wordpress.com.

Church has classabout boundaries

New Life Assembly ofGod Church in Marathon isoffering a class starting onMay 14 on focusing on tak-ing control of your life.

It’s at the church, 4711Overseas Highway inMarathon, and based on thebook “Boundaries” byHenry Cloud and JohnTownsend. Cost is $20 formaterials. Sessions are 7:30to 8:45 p.m. through July 2.To find out more, callLoretta Geotis at 797-1704.

Learn to manageyour diabetes

The Monroe CountyHealth Department will run itsnext round of diabetes self-management classes from 5 to7:30 p.m. Thursdays betweenMay 10 and June 14 atCornish AME Zion Church,702 Whitehead St., Key West.

Facilitators and class par-ticipants will share informa-tion and experiences relatedto monitoring blood sugar,making healthy food choic-es, developing exercise rou-tines and taking diabetesmedications. Classes arefree, open to the public andinclude healthy snacks. Toregister, call 809-5611.

Women and divingis seminar focus

The next Immerse Yourself!seminar at the History ofDiving Museum in Islamoradais at 7 p.m. May 16 and titled“Women Divers: A Militaryand Civilian Perspective.”

The presenter is KarenKohanowich, who will dis-cuss the accomplishments ofwomen at sea and provide anupdate on activities a theAquarius, the NationalOceanic and AtmosphericAdministration’s underwaterlab off Key Largo.

To find out more, call 664-9737.

Cale shows howto manage photos

The Upper Keys Mac UserGroup hosts Jeff Cale onThursday to discuss digitalphotography. Cale is a worldtraveler who most recentlywent to Thailand. He’ll showyou how he handles thousandsof images while on the go.

The free session is at 7p.m. at the Key Largo libraryCommunity Room, milemarker 101.4 oceanside inTrade Winds Plaza. To findout more, call 451-4601.

Keys advocate named best of year in Florida

Gov. Rick Scott andstate Attorney GeneralPam Bondi on April 25honored Monroe CountySheriff ’s Office victimadvocate Elaine Woodsonas Florida’s Victim

Advocate of the Year.Woodson has worked

for the Sheriff ’s Office asa victim advocate sinceOctober 2001. She is pri-marily assigned to workcases in Key West.

She’s the second con-secutive Keys Sheriff ’sOffice advocate to benamed Florida’s advocateof the year; DeborahShepherd received the

honor last year.Victim advocates work

in the Sheriff ’s OfficeMajor Crimes Unit andare on call 24 hours a dayto respond to crimescenes where victimswho need assistance.They frequently workwith victims of the mostviolent or most heinouscrimes.

They help victims

obtain services they need,whether it be counseling,medical assistance ormonetary help. Theydon’t stop there, howev-er; they continue to helpvictims as their casesprogress, working withthem to understand thecriminal justice system,to deal with court issuesand to obtain restitutionif applicable.

STATEWIDE HONOR

At Wednesday’s ceremony in Tallahassee are (from left) Sheriff Bob Peryam, Major Crimes Sgt. Linda Mixon, Key WestPolice Chief Donie Lee, Key West officer Diane Lipinsky, victim advocate Elaine Woodson, Gov. Rick Scott, SpecialInvestigations Lt. Lee Ann Holroyd and Major Crimes Detective Manny Cuervo.

Woodson's 2ndfrom the Keysto be so named


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UNITEDSTATESDISTRICTCOURTSOUTHERNDISTRICTOFFLORIDAKEYWESTDIVISION

‘‘IN ADMIRALTY’’

CASENO. 12-10025-CIV-MOORE/TORRES

In thematter of theComplaintofMichael Sander, as owner ofa 2006 21’ Fast Catmotorvessel, bearingHullIdentificationNo.FKQC2051E606, forExoneration fromor Limitationof Liability

Petitioner.

NOTICETOCLAIMANTSOFCOMPLAINTFOREXONERATIONFROMORLIMITATIONOFLIABILITY

Notice is given that the abovenamedPetitioner has filed aComplaint, pursuant to 46U.S.C. Sec. 30501 et seq., forexoneration fromor limitation ofliability for all claims for anydamages or injuries, arising outof or occurring as a result of acollision in the navigablewaters near KeyWest, Floridawith a 1997 25’ centerconsole-style openmotorboat,bearingHull IdentificationNumberOSB00290H697 on oraboutMay 8, 2011, asmorefully described in theComplaint.

All persons having such claimsmust file their respectiveclaims, as provided inSupplemental Rule F of theSupplemental Rules for CertainAdmiralty andMaritimeClaimsof the Federal Rules of CivilProcedure, with theClerk ofthis Court at theUnitedStatesCourthouse, 301SimontonStreet, KeyWest, Florida andmust serve a copy thereof onattorneys for Petitioner on orbefore the 28th day ofMay,2012 or be defaulted.

If any claimant desires tocontest either the right toExoneration Fromor the right toLimitation of Liability he shallfile and serve on the attorneysfor Petitioner an answer to theComplaint on or before theaforesaid date unless his claimhas included an answer, sodesignated, or be defaulted.

DATED this 18th day of April,2012.

StevenM. LarimoreClerk of Court

Crystal Barnes-ButlerDeputy Clerk

cc: Richard J.McAlpin, Esq.Craig P. Liszt, Esq.

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INVITATIONTOBID

NOTICE ISHEREBYGIVENTOPROSPECTIVEBIDDERSthat theMonroeCounty SchoolDistrict will receive bids for thefollowing:

RFPNO. 507KEYLARGOSCHOOL:INTERCOM/CLOCKSYSTEM

Bid documentsmay berequested fromDemandStarby calling 1-800-711-1712 orby going to thewebsitewww.Demandstar.comor by going towww.KeysSchools.comThe public record document isavailable at the PurchasingDepartment, 241 TrumboRoad, KeyWest, FL 33040.

All bidsmust be received on orbefore 2PMFriday,May 25th,2012 specified in the biddocuments. TheMonroeCounty School Districtreserves the right, at its solediscretion, to accept or rejectany and all bids and towaiveinformalities or irregularitieswhen it is in the best interest ofthe Board to do so.

MonroeCountySchool District

PurchasingDepartment

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INTHECIRCUITCOURTOFTHESIXTEENTH JUDICIALCIRCUIT,INANDFORMONROECOUNTY, FLORIDA

CaseNo.: 2011-DR-921-KDivision: Family

ConnieRogers,PetitionerandBernardRogers,Respondent.

NOTICEOFACTIONFORDISSOLUTIONOFMARRIAGE

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TO:BernardRogers3916EastGenesseeTampa, FL 33610

YOUARENOTIFIED that anaction for dissolution ofmarriage has been filed againstyou and that you are required toserve a copy of your writtendefenses, if any, to it onStephen Isherwood, attorneyfor petitioner,whose addressis c/o 3930SouthRooseveltBlvd., 106N, KeyWest, FL33040 on or before June 4,2012, and file the original withthe clerk of this Court at 500WhiteheadSt., KeyWest, FL33040 before service onPetitoner or immediatelythereafter. If you fail to do so, adefault may be entered againstyou for the relief demanded inthe petition.

The action is asking the court todecide how the following real orpersonal property should bedivided: NONE

Copies of all court documentsin this case, including orders,are available at theClerk of theCircuit Court’s office. Youmayreview these documents uponrequest.

Youmust keep theClerk of theCircuit Court’s office notified ofyour current address. (Youmayfile Notice of Current Address,Florida SupremeCourtApproved Family LawForm12.915.) Future papers in thislawsuit will bemailed to theaddress on record at the clerk’soffice.

WARNING:Rule 12.285,Florida Family LawRules ofProcedure, requires certainautomatic disclosure ofdocuments and information.Failure to comply can result insanctions, including dismissalor striking of pleadings.

Dated: April 26, 2012.

DANNYL. KOLHAGEClerk of theCircuit CourtBy:Marislady LopezDeputy Clerk

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NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the2011MonroeCounty ValueAdjustment Boardwill hold itsFinal Meeting on Tuesday,May15, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., at theMarathonGovernment Centerlocated at 2798OverseasHighway, 2nd Floor, Marathon,Florida.

The purpose of thismeeting istheCertification of the TaxRolland any othermatters thatmayproperly come before theBoard.

Danny L. KolhageClerk to the ValueAdjustment Board

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IN THECIRCUITCOURTOFTHESIXTEENTH JUDICIALCIRCUIT, INANDFORMONROECOUNTY,FLORIDACIVILDIVISIONCASENO.: 09-CA-09-P

U.S. BANKNATIONALASSOCIATIONASTRUSTEEOFSERIES 2007GEL1Plaintiff,

vs.

CARMEN ITURRALDE, et alDefendants.

RE-NOTICEOFFORECLOSURESALE

NOTICE ISHEREBYGIVENpursuant to anOrderGrantingPlaintiff’sMotion ToCancelAndReschedule ForeclosureSale dated April 18, 2012, andentered in CaseNo.09-CA-09-P of theCircuit Courtof the SIXTEENTH JudicialCircuit in and forMONROECOUNTY, Florida, whereinU.S. BANKNATIONALASSOCIATIONASTRUSTEEOFSERIES 2007GEL1, isPlaintiff, andCARMENITURRALDE, et al areDefendants, theClerk will sellto the highest and best bidderfor cash, beginning at 11:00 AMat 500WhiteheadStreet, KeyWest, FL in accordancewithChapter 45, Florida Statutes,on the 24th day ofMay, 2012,the following describedproperty as set forth in saidSummary Final Judgment, towit:

UNITV7, EXECUTIVEBAYCLUBCONDOMINIUM,ACCORDINGTODECLARATIONOFCONDOMINIUMFILEDOFFICIALRECORDSBOOK806, PAGE1066, OFTHEPUBLICRECORDSOFMONROECOUNTY,FLORIDA.

and all fixtures and personalproperty located therein orthereon, which are included assecurity in Plaintiff’smortgage.

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Dated at KeyWest, MONROECOUNTY, Florida, this 23 dayof April, 2012.

Danny L. KolhageClerk of said Circuit Court

By:M. ArguezAsDeputy Clerk

If you are a personwith adisability who needs anyaccommodation to participatein this proceeding, you areentitled, at no cost to you, to theprovision of certain assistance.Please contact Cheryl Alfonso,302 Fleming Street, KeyWest,Florida, 33040, (305)292-3423, at least 7 daysbefore your scheduled courtappearance, or immediatelyupon receiving this notificationif the time before the scheduledappearance is less than seven(7) days: if you are hearing orvoice impaired, call 711.

U.S. BANKNATIONALASSOCIATIONASTRUSTEEOFSERIES 2007GEL1c/o PhelanHallinan PLCAttorneys for Plaintiff888 SE 3rd Avenue, Suite 201Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316954-462-7000


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IN THECIRCUITCOURTFORMONROECOUNTY,FLORIDAPROBATEDIVISION

File No.: 44-12-CP-70-K

INRE: ESTATEOFMARIAAGUSTINADURROSIERDeceased.

NOTICETOCREDITORS

The administration of the estateofMARIAAGUSTINADURROSIER, deceased,whose date of deathwasFebruary 7, 2011; File Number44-12-CP-70-K, is pending intheCircuit Court forMonroeCounty, Florida, ProbateDivision, the address of whichis 500WhiteheadStreet, KeyWest, FL33040. The namesand addresses of the personalrepresentative and thepersonal representative’sattorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedentand other persons havingclaims or demands againstdecedent’s estate, onwhomacopy of this notice is required tobe servedmust file their claimswith this courtWITHIN THELATEROF3MONTHSAFTERTHETIMEOFTHEFIRSTPUBLICATIONOFTHISNOTICEOR30DAYSAFTERTHEDATEOFSERVICEOFACOPYOFTHISNOTICEONTHEM.

All other creditors of thedecedent and other personshaving claims or demandsagainst decedent’s estatemustfile their claimswith this courtWITHIN 3MONTHSAFTERTHEDATEOFTHEFIRSTPUBLICATIONOFTHISNOTICE.

ALLCLAIMSNOTFILEDWITHINTHETIMEPERIODSSETFORTH INSECTION733.702OFTHEFLORIDAPROBATECODEWILLBEFOREVERBARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDINGTHETIMEPERIODSETFORTHABOVE, ANYCLAIMFILEDTWO (2) YEARSORMOREAFTERTHEDECEDENT’SDATEOFDEATH ISBARRED.

The date of first publication ofthis notice is: May 9, 2012.

CARLOSDOMINGODURROSIERPersonal RepresentativeCalle Falucho, No. 2044, Piso9, Departamento B7600MarDel Plata Argentina

Derek B. Alvarez, Esquire -FBN: 114278dba–gendersalvarez.comAnthony F. Diecidue, Esquire -FBN: 146528afd–gendersalvarez.comGENDERS•ALVAREZ•DIECIDUE, P.A.2307West ClevelandStreetTampa, Florida 33609Phone: (813) 254-4744Fax: (813) 254-5222


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IN THECIRCUITCOURTOFTHE16TH JUDICIALCIRCUIT,INANDFORMONROECOUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVILDIVISIONCASENO.CAK10378

BANKUNITED, ASSIGNEEOFFDIC, ASRECEIVERFORBANKUNITED, FSBPlaintiff,

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JOHNATHONG. BEYERS;UNKNOWNSPOUSEOFJOHNATHONG. BEYERS;SECLUDEDGARDENSOFKEYWESTCONDOMINIUMASSOCIATION INC.;UNKNOWNPERSON (S) INPOSSESSIONOFTHESUBJECTPROPERTY;Defendants.

NOTICEOFFORECLOSURESALE

NOTICE ISHEREBYGIVENpursuant to a Final Judgment ofForeclosure dated April 20,2012, and entered in CaseNo.CAK10378, of theCircuit Courtof the 16th Judicial Circuit inand forMONROECounty,Florida. BANKUNITED,ASSIGNEEOFFDIC, ASRECEIVERFORBANKUNITED, FSB is Plaintiffand JOHNATHONG.BEYERS;UNKNOWNSPOUSEOF JOHNATHONG.BEYERS;UNKNOWNPERSON(S) INPOSSESSIONOFTHESUBJECTPROPERTY; SECLUDEDGARDENSOFKEYWESTCONDOMINIUMASSOCIATION INC.; aredefendants. I will sell to thehighest and best bidder forcash at THEFRONTDOOROFTHEMONROECOUNTYCOURTHOUSE, LESTERBUILDING, AT 500WHITEHEADSTREET, KEYWEST INMONROECOUNTY,FLORIDA, at 11:00 a.m., on the23rd day ofMay, 2012, thefollowing described property asset forth in said FinalJudgment, to wit:

A PARCELOFLANDLOCATEDONTHE ISLANDOFKEYWEST,MONROECOUNTY, FLORIDAANDBEINGKNOWNONWILLIAMA.WHITEHEADSMAPOFTHESAID ISLANDDELINEATED INFEBRUARY,A.D., 1829ASPARTOFTRACT13ANDALSOKNOWNASPORTIONOFLOTS5& 7, SQUARE7,OFSAIDTRACT13,ACCORDINGTOGEORGEG.WATSON’SSUBDIVISION,ASRECORDED INDEEDBOOK I, ATPAGE209,OFTHEPUBLICRECORDSOFMONROECOUNTY,FLORIDAANDBEINGMOREPARTICULARLYDESCRIBEDASFOLLOWS:COMMENCINGATTHEINTERSECTIONOFTHESOUTHWESTERLYRIGHT-OF-WAYLINEOFPACKERSTREETANDTHENORTHWESTERLYRIGHT-OF-WAYLINEOFUNITEDSTREET; THENCE INASOUTHWESTERLYDIRECTIONALONGTHESAIDNORTHWESTERLYRIGHT-OF-WAYLINEOFUNITEDSTREETFOR59.22FEETTOTHEPOINTOFBEGINNING ; THENCECONTINUE INASOUTHWESTERLYDIRECTIONALONGTHESAIDNORTHWESTERLY

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RIGHT-OF-WAYLINEOFUNITEDSTREETFOR35.78FEET; THENCEATARIGHTANGLEAND INANORTHWESTERLYDIRECTIONFOR20.00 FEET;THENCEATARIGHTANGLEAND INANORTHEASTERLYDIRECTIONFOR11.00 FEET;THENCEATARIGHTANGLEAND INANORTHWESTERLYDIRECTIONFOR85.00 FEET;THENCEATARIGHTANGLEAND INANORTHEASTERLYDIRECTIONFOR23.78 FEET;THENCEATARIGHTANGLEAND INASOUTHEASTERLYDIRECTIONFOR33.00 FEET;THENCEATARIGHTANGLEAND INANORTHEASTERLYDIRECTIONFOR1.00 FEET:THENCEATARIGHTANGLEAND INASOUTHEASTERLYDIRECTIONFOR72.00 FEETTOTHESAIDNORTHWESTERLYRIGHT-OF-WAYLINEOFUNITEDSTREETANDTHEPOINTOFBEGINNING. ALSOKNOWNAS:UNITNO. 5OFSECLUDEDGARDENSOFKEYWEST, ACONDOMINIUM,ACCORDINGTOTHEDECLARATIONOFCONDOMINIUMTHEREOFRECORDED INOFFICIALRECORDSBOOK1560,PAGE1283, ASAMENDED,OFTHEPUBLICRECORDSOFMONROECOUNTY,FLORIDA.

a/k/a 907UNITEDSTREET,KEYWEST, FLORIDA 33040-

A person claiming an interest inthe surplus from the sale, if any,other than the property owneras of the date of the lis pendensmust file a claimwithin 60 daysafter the sale.

Dated this 23rd day of April,2012.

DANNYL. KOLHAGEAsClerk of said Court

By ShontaMcLeodAsDeputy Clerk

If you are a personwithdisability who needs anyaccommodation in order toparticipate in a courtproceeding or event, you areentitled, at no cost to you, to theprovision of certain assistance.Please contact Cheryl Alfonso,

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Submitted by:Kahane&Associates, P.A.8201Peters Road, Ste.3000Plantation, FL 33324Telephone: (954) 382-3486Telefacsimile: (954) 382-5380


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REWARD• $1000Information leading to recoveryofYELLOWSKIDLOADERtaken from corner of 41St &O/SHwy,Marathon. 289-9884

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CITY OF MARATHON, FLORIDA9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050Phone: (305) 743-0033

INVITATION TO BIDAll interested parties are hereby notified that the City of Marathon is accepting sealed bids for the “AREA 5 WWTPMBR ACCESS PLATFORM”.

The construction of this project consists of labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the installation of thefollowing:Manufacturing and Installation of aluminum stairs, walkways, handrails and other appurtenances as shown onthe drawings and specification.

CONTRACT: Engineer’s cost of construction estimate: $35,000.00

The AREA 5 WWTP MBR ACCESS PLATFORM project site is located at site of Area 5 WWTP (Little Venice)10600 Overseas Highway in the City of Marathon, Monroe County, Florida.

Bid documents may be examined at City Hall, 9805 Overseas Highway Marathon, Florida. Bid documents may also beexamined online at www.demandstar.com. All bid documents must be obtained from DemandStar. Bidders shall sub-mit one (1) original and three (3) copies of a written bid attached to this form, signed in ink, in a sealed opaque package,clearly marked on the front of the package: BID: AREA 5 WWTP MBR ACCESS PLATFORM. Additionally, Biddershall submit one (1) Compact Disc in TIF form (CD) with an image copy of the bid submitted. All bids must have thisbid form signed by the bidder and attached to the bid. All bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the City Clerkon or before June 13, 2012 at 2:00PM local time. Any bids received after 2:00 PM on said date will not be accept-ed.

Bids received after this time will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. Bids submitted will be opened publiclyand read aloud at this time in the City Hall Conference Room located at 9805 Overseas Highway on the same date. TheCity assumes no responsibility for bids not properly marked.

Prospective bidders shall not contact or otherwise communicate with City staff or City officials except as set forth inSection 4.1 of Document 00100, Instructions to Bidders.

Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Total Base Bid must accompany the Bid in accordance with theInstructions to Bidders.

No Pre-Bid Conference will be held.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities, except timely submission of bids, in anybids received, to re-advertise for bids or to take any other such actions that may be deemed in the best interests of the City.As a matter of information to bidders, the City does not bind itself to accept the minimum specifications stated herein, butreserves the right to accept any bid, which in the judgment of the City Council will best serve the needs and interests ofthe City.

Bid documents obtained from any source other than Demandstar may not be accurate or complete, and each bid-der and subcontractor assumes all risks by its reliance on such documents. Any bidder and subcontractor who havenot obtained bid documents from Demandstar will not be notified or any addenda issued by the owner, whichcould contain material changes thereto (such as additions or changes to the technical specifications, extensionsof time, etc.)

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EXPERIENCEDAPPLIANCETECHNICIANWANTEDMustbe dependable, have tools & aclean, valid drivers liscense.Call 305-664-3661

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MARINERSCLUBKEYLARGO:WantedPT/FTmarina forklift operator/dockhand.Marina forklift experiencepreffered. Please pick upapplication at theMarinersClubGate house 97501OverseasHighway and call forappointment. 305-853-9777

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MonroeCounty SchoolsAC/RefrigerationMechanicneeded forMarathon area.Great benefits, paid vac.,holidays and sick time. ContactJeff Barrows, 305-360-1424.jeff.barrow–keysschools.com

Part TimeHelpWanted$18,000.Married authorsworking atMM104 home seekhelp of aGal Friday forerrands, routine housekeeping,simple office and computerwork. 9-2M-F x 48weeks/year.Must be non-smoker, fluent inEnglish, enjoy cats and quietbackground of light classicalmusic. 305-451-1300

PROFESSIONALCAPTAINfor 85’ Symbol Yachtfish 200ton license, STCW95. Basedout ofMarathon. Very wellmaintained 2010 vessel. Dutiesinclude but not limited tomaintenance, captain forowners and charters. Fishingand diving a plus. Resumes toinfo–dasignsource.com

tackle store helpHelpwantedfor a busy tackle store. Fishingknowledge and computer skillsamust. References required.email whereisdl–yahoo.com

Watersports attendant F/T forbusy company in Islamorada.Must be hardworking &dependable.Weekends & validdr. lic. amust! 305-896-2915

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DAIRYQUEEN ISHIRINGARESTAURANTMANAGER inTavernier. Prev. fast food exp.preferred but will train.Must bewilling to work nights &wknds.Apply in person at 103900OverseasHwy. Key Largo orcall 305-451-4502. Ask forMaria or Paul

DAIRYQUEENNOWHIRINGF/T &P/T. Day & nt. shiftsavailable. Apply in person.92661OverseasHighway,Tavernier, FL 33070

YOU HAVE IT.

Somebody else wants it.Have something you no longer need?

Sell it in our classifieds!(305) 743-5551 or [email protected]



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 Lee

We will train.No experience needed.

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Fast paced environment. Looking for very organized, high energy,community minded individual with experience preferably in non-profits; proficient with computers, finance, and must have writingskills. Primarily clerical position but results oriented ORGANIZEDjack of all trades needed to positively impact our community.

Email resume to [email protected] with “officeassistant position” in the subject line and a sample press release.

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

IMMEDIATEHIRING•Breakfast Servers•DiningRoomCaptainswith knowledge of wine•PMLineCook•Dinner FoodRunnersHIDEAWAYCAFE -CallRobert at 289-1554 between10am-noon for appointment.

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ReliableCNAseeking privateduty job to care for the elderly.Have good communicationskills, pleasant personality,good ref & a car. 561-685-2995

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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

Night AuditorMust be experienced, flexible, and be able to

work weekends and holidays.

Make BIG $$$$

Bartender, DancersServers & Security

Housing availableMonday - Saturday

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GREATBUY!!! BOSE321GSSERIES 3DVDhome theatersystem.New in box. Retail,$1000, will sell $600. Call305-393-6677, Islamorada

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

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MARATHONMM53 3BR, 3BA, pool, canal front. 2/2upstairs, 1/1 down. 200’ dock.$2400/moF/L/S. Lisa Karp,Island BreezeRE, 852-8040

MARATHONOceanfrontspectacular views. Luxurious3BR, 2BA. Built in 2008.$2,000/mo. F/L/S. Call305-282-1621, 773-607-9699

MM102UPSTAIRS 3BR/2BAIncl. elec. &water. No smokingor pets. $1650/mo., 1st &security. Call 305-904-8866or 305-970-4344.

PlantationKeyColony4BR3BACanal HomeDockage&Davits RecRoom&WetBar $3500moF/L/SCall 305-984-1029

WHYRENT?FREEMONEYUp to $7500 to purchaseBRANDNEWHomeFind out how to get:•Up to $7500.00 in DownPayment Assistance•All ClosingCosts Paid•Move in aHome fromNOMoneyDown to$3500 total cost• LowPayments startingat $1575 permonth(‡ taxes and insurance)Call JoeCleghorn at(305) 304-6627

2BR/1BAstilt homeon canalin Upper Sugarloaf Key. Avail.immed. $1650/mo, F/L/S.Al Leder of PreferredProperties 305-304-7359

2BR/2BAHARRYHARRISPK.Avail. 6/1. No smoking,credit & bkgrnd. ck. req.$1500/mo. w/$300 elec./watercredit. F/L/S. 305-582-9910

2BR/2BAHOMEMM102.5OCEANSIDEGround level,unfurnished. $1400monthly.F/L/S. CallWendy.305-394-1376

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HAMMERPOINTBEAUTY 3BR/1.5 bath, fully furnishedwithbreathtaking view of the bay.786-258-3438

MARATHON3BRPREFABMobile Home. C/A, lrg fenced inyard, quiet neighborhood, closetoOcean! Pets negotiable.W/Dhkup. 305-797-9132

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AMOVE INNOW from$275week.MARATHON.Weeklyormonthly. Fully furnished.All utilities, cable& freeWI FIincluded. 305-289-0800

ANNUAL1BR1BA16CLARABLVD,KCB.W/D, appliances, unfurn.Non smoking. Pets nego.F/L/S. $900/mo. 216-288-8443

CONCHKEYMM63. 1 BR,1 BA, ground level, fully furn.Kitchen, LR, boat slip avail.Directly on theBay,mustsee! $1200/mo. 305-743-3478

GRASSYKEYHalf duplexoceanfront, 2/2, tile, remodeledkitchen,W/D. Impact resistantwindows. Covered parking.$1,595/mo. 305-610-2267

HarryHarris Park3BR1BADuplexAll Updated Appl &Countertops $1300moF/L/S713-409-2755 305-240-5900

MARATHON

1 bdrmapt for rentCall DD 289-6486

MARATHON1BR, 1BA,HALFDUPLEX.GROUNDLEVEL.Unfurn. Tile floors.$600/mo. F/L/S. 6monthminimum. 305-849-6236

MARATHON - 26th ST.Small efficiencywith kitchen.Water incl. $575mo.First / Last / $400 sec.305-394-3923

MARATHON2BR, 2BASombrero BeachRoad.6-12month lease. 1 pet under25 lbs. OK. $1300/mo.305-509-2899, lvmsg.

MARATHON - 3BR, 2 BAtownhouse, $1600; 1 BR, 1 BAin one half duplex, $800. F/L/S.Call Remax, 743-2300 for info.

MARATHON -C0COPLUM.2BR, 1 BAAPTS. 2 available. 1brand new.On canal, ampleparking. $1100 - $1200/mo.Call 305-871-4653

MARATHON-Furn 2BR, 1-1/2BAapt. Sombrero Beach area.Bike to beach! 25’ dockage, tikihut,W/D. 7month lease.$1750‡ util. 305-360-4246

MARATHONMM50Clean,comfortable 1BR, 1BA traveltrailer. In KeyRV. 6momin.$695‡ util. F/L/S. Free cable.Available now. 305-896-2915

MM99.5 PORTLARGO1/1Unfurn. Clean, light, spacious,Cent. A/C, 1 scrnprch,$875/mo.‡ util.Call 305-923-6968

SMALL, UNFURN.EFFICIENCYMM98B/SQuietneighborhood, $850/mo., 1person. Incl. all util. F/L.Call 305-852-2801

1BRSUMMERRENTALFurnished,MM99,Oceanside.1000 sf, oceanfront dockage.Ground Floor, $1200/moF/L/S.305-942-3055.

2006PARKMODELTRAILERFORRENTKeysRVPark. Fullyfurnished. $600/moF/L/S.305-731-5042

2BR/2.5BATWNHS.MM92Unfurn.W/D, D/W, cbl. w/wifi.Pool, boatslip. Long term, nopets, no smoking. 6/1. $1400‡elec. Call 978-423-9767

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

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MARATHONCommspace2,450 sq ft office plus storage.180’ front footage onUS/1.Lots of prkg. Industrial zonedwarehouses, 980 sf w/office &350 sf space. Call John587-7529, Kurt 481-4838

Marathon -Gulfside Village5800O/SHwy, Unit/32, 960sq. ft. $1750/mo. plus elect.PeteDonnelly 732-996-9591 orSue Lovley 305-304-7565

MARATHONUS1Commercial SpaceAvail.1000 sf, $1/sf‡ util, taxes &insur. Yard space alsoavailable. 305-923-9542

RETAIL / OFFICESPACE

MM31Big Pine Key600SQFTFronts US 1Call Marty 305-394-3563

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Beautiful RVLot for RentWehave a 23’ x 49’ RV lot for rent inBig Pine Key;(MM30). The lotwill accommodate up to a 36’unit. 954-410-6246

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Beautiful RVLot for RentWehave a 23’ x 49’ RV lot for rent inBig Pine Key;(MM30). The lotwill accommodate up to a 36’unit. 954-410-6246

RVLOTSFORRENTDocksAvail. IslamoradaBayside,MM81.5. Fullhook-ups.Weekly, Seasonal,Annual.Call 305-393-3377

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

VASPECIAL0Down 0ClosingCostsBrandNew3/2Ready tomove intoWOWonly $1815.30 permonthincludes taxes and insuranceJoeCleghorn(305) 304-66273720NorthRoosevelt Blvd

WATERFRONTHOMESBrandNew3/2•VASpecial0 Down 0ClosingCosts•Stock Island on thewater•BigCoppitt on thewater•Cudjoe on thewater• $2133.00 permonth(payments include taxesand insurance)Call JoeCleghorn(305) 304-66273720NorthRoosevelt Blvd.

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2-NEWCUSTOMBUILTHOMES! (Motivated)Seller/developer, custom finishesthroughout, soaring vaultedceilings, great room, gourmetkitchenwith granite counter,3/2‡ 2 car garage, 3-floor ele-vator, 4th floor sun/view deck,70’ new concrete dockwith wa-ter & electric, no bridges toocean, cistern, alarm, intercom,impact windows andmuchmore. Sale per home–$1,155,000.00. 305-965-3235

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2-NEWCUSTOMBUILTHOMES! (Motivated)Seller/developer, custom finishesthroughout, soaring vaultedceilings, great room, gourmetkitchenwith granite counter,3/2‡ 2 car garage, 3-floor ele-vator, 4th floor sun/view deck,70’ new concrete dockwith wa-ter & electric, no bridges toocean, cistern, alarm, intercom,impact windows andmuchmore. Sale per home–$1,155,000.00. 305-965-3235

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KEYLARGOParkModel forsale. Handicapped designed,1 BR, furnished. Never lived in.$15,000. Owner financingavailable. 305-522-5841

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MARATHONRV/MobileHomeLot for Sale 38’ x 66’.Can build on or income/rentalfor last 2 years. $125K.760-834-8975; 760-574-4915

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VETERINARY Assistant Fulltime Tuesday thru Saturday.Bird Rd and LeJuene area.Bilingual. Experience pre-ferred. Call 305-444-4741

24 FT. STAPLETONCOMMERCIALBOAT Incl.hydraulics, nomotor. Mustsell. $4000OBO.Call305-407-4524. Lv.msg.

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25’ 2520XLPARKER, 2004With 2004Yamaha 2254-stroke. Full electronics. Exc.Condition! Call Steve, atShelter BayMarine, 743-7008

27FT.OSPREYBOATJohnDeere TurboDiesel.Good for Snorkeling/Diving& fishing. $8500, OBO,MM90. Call 954-829-2322

29’ COMMERCIALY&G300HP JohnDeere, low hours.Fishing & trap pulling.Full electronics. $23K obo.305-522-2702, Islamorada

33’ 1990C-CRAFTGM6V92TA, 3 stations,full hydraulics. Comeswithballyhoo permit and net.Call 305-509-7018

40’ Luhrs ’89 FlybridgewithT-454’s.AC, full galley, head,sleeps 4. Ready to cruise, fishor liveaboard.Must sell now,only $35K! 305-872-3123

AHOYMOBILEMARINEInboards,MercCruiser, OurSpecialty!WeProfessionallyService All Outboards.MasterCertified Tech. 305-394-4347

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

Marine Trader 44’MarineTrader, twin lehman diesels,great live-a-board, needs hulland bottom paint, 38,900OBO305-289-0124/989-429-7305..

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30’GRAMPIANSAILBOATExcellent condition, greatliveaboard.Reduced! $2500.See at 2525OverseasHwy,Marathon.

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25 hp yamaha 1997 25 hp ya-maha 2 stroke, runs great,comeswith 6 gallon gas tank502-558-8652

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BOATSLIPFORRENTMM99OCEANSIDEUp to 40 ft. catamarans, etc. Noliveaboards.Water & electricincluded. (305) 942-3055

BOATSLIP FORSALE inIslamorada. Large 50 ft. slip.Yacht Clubmemberhipincluded. Great location!Call 305-393-7494.

DRYSLIPATTHEBOATHOUSEATVACACUT.Mid-level rack. 33’x10’.In & outs included.$375/mo. 630-947-4344

INSIDESTORAGERACKATMARATHONBOATHOUSEPvt owner, unlimited in/out, fullservicemarina, 24 hr. security.37’3’’ tip to tip; 16’1’’ H, 11’6’’W.RENT $490/mo. 6monthmin.Call 412-848-1272

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

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

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

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AUTOSWANTED!ALLYEARS!Junk-Used. Car-Van-Truck.Running or not.Cashpaid. 305-332-0483

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

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

Night AuditorMust be experienced, flexible, and be able to

work weekends and holidays.

Make BIG $$$$

Bartender, DancersServers & Security

Housing availableMonday - Saturday

Call Mr Ford664-4335

WOODY’S MM82

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GREATBUY!!! BOSE321GSSERIES 3DVDhome theatersystem.New in box. Retail,$1000, will sell $600. Call305-393-6677, Islamorada

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

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MARATHONMM53 3BR, 3BA, pool, canal front. 2/2upstairs, 1/1 down. 200’ dock.$2400/moF/L/S. Lisa Karp,Island BreezeRE, 852-8040

MARATHONOceanfrontspectacular views. Luxurious3BR, 2BA. Built in 2008.$2,000/mo. F/L/S. Call305-282-1621, 773-607-9699

MM102UPSTAIRS 3BR/2BAIncl. elec. &water. No smokingor pets. $1650/mo., 1st &security. Call 305-904-8866or 305-970-4344.

PlantationKeyColony4BR3BACanal HomeDockage&Davits RecRoom&WetBar $3500moF/L/SCall 305-984-1029

WHYRENT?FREEMONEYUp to $7500 to purchaseBRANDNEWHomeFind out how to get:•Up to $7500.00 in DownPayment Assistance•All ClosingCosts Paid•Move in aHome fromNOMoneyDown to$3500 total cost• LowPayments startingat $1575 permonth(‡ taxes and insurance)Call JoeCleghorn at(305) 304-6627

2BR/1BAstilt homeon canalin Upper Sugarloaf Key. Avail.immed. $1650/mo, F/L/S.Al Leder of PreferredProperties 305-304-7359

2BR/2BAHARRYHARRISPK.Avail. 6/1. No smoking,credit & bkgrnd. ck. req.$1500/mo. w/$300 elec./watercredit. F/L/S. 305-582-9910

2BR/2BAHOMEMM102.5OCEANSIDEGround level,unfurnished. $1400monthly.F/L/S. CallWendy.305-394-1376

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HAMMERPOINTBEAUTY 3BR/1.5 bath, fully furnishedwithbreathtaking view of the bay.786-258-3438

MARATHON3BRPREFABMobile Home. C/A, lrg fenced inyard, quiet neighborhood, closetoOcean! Pets negotiable.W/Dhkup. 305-797-9132

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AMOVE INNOW from$275week.MARATHON.Weeklyormonthly. Fully furnished.All utilities, cable& freeWI FIincluded. 305-289-0800

ANNUAL1BR1BA16CLARABLVD,KCB.W/D, appliances, unfurn.Non smoking. Pets nego.F/L/S. $900/mo. 216-288-8443

CONCHKEYMM63. 1 BR,1 BA, ground level, fully furn.Kitchen, LR, boat slip avail.Directly on theBay,mustsee! $1200/mo. 305-743-3478

GRASSYKEYHalf duplexoceanfront, 2/2, tile, remodeledkitchen,W/D. Impact resistantwindows. Covered parking.$1,595/mo. 305-610-2267

HarryHarris Park3BR1BADuplexAll Updated Appl &Countertops $1300moF/L/S713-409-2755 305-240-5900

MARATHON

1 bdrmapt for rentCall DD 289-6486

MARATHON1BR, 1BA,HALFDUPLEX.GROUNDLEVEL.Unfurn. Tile floors.$600/mo. F/L/S. 6monthminimum. 305-849-6236

MARATHON - 26th ST.Small efficiencywith kitchen.Water incl. $575mo.First / Last / $400 sec.305-394-3923

MARATHON2BR, 2BASombrero BeachRoad.6-12month lease. 1 pet under25 lbs. OK. $1300/mo.305-509-2899, lvmsg.

MARATHON - 3BR, 2 BAtownhouse, $1600; 1 BR, 1 BAin one half duplex, $800. F/L/S.Call Remax, 743-2300 for info.

MARATHON -C0COPLUM.2BR, 1 BAAPTS. 2 available. 1brand new.On canal, ampleparking. $1100 - $1200/mo.Call 305-871-4653

MARATHON-Furn 2BR, 1-1/2BAapt. Sombrero Beach area.Bike to beach! 25’ dockage, tikihut,W/D. 7month lease.$1750‡ util. 305-360-4246

MARATHONMM50Clean,comfortable 1BR, 1BA traveltrailer. In KeyRV. 6momin.$695‡ util. F/L/S. Free cable.Available now. 305-896-2915

MM99.5 PORTLARGO1/1Unfurn. Clean, light, spacious,Cent. A/C, 1 scrnprch,$875/mo.‡ util.Call 305-923-6968

SMALL, UNFURN.EFFICIENCYMM98B/SQuietneighborhood, $850/mo., 1person. Incl. all util. F/L.Call 305-852-2801

1BRSUMMERRENTALFurnished,MM99,Oceanside.1000 sf, oceanfront dockage.Ground Floor, $1200/moF/L/S.305-942-3055.

2006PARKMODELTRAILERFORRENTKeysRVPark. Fullyfurnished. $600/moF/L/S.305-731-5042

2BR/2.5BATWNHS.MM92Unfurn.W/D, D/W, cbl. w/wifi.Pool, boatslip. Long term, nopets, no smoking. 6/1. $1400‡elec. Call 978-423-9767

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

Somebody else wants it.

Have something you no longer need?

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

[email protected]

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Get a Bang forYour Bucks

Key West’s Annual 4th of July Fireworks Display

Please Give GenerouslySponsored in part by The Rotary Club of Key West

We will record your contribution as it appears below.

Name _______________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________

City ___________________________________________ State _________

Zip __________________ Email __________________________________

Enclosed is my check in the amount of $ ________________________

Please make your check payable to: ROTARY CLUB FIREWORKSMail to (Note new address.): THE ROTARY CLUB OF KEY WEST, 819 PEACOCK PLAZA #116, KEY WEST, FL 33041

Call for pickup: 305-304-4912

Painting raffle aids cancer group

You can Stephen La Pierre’soriginal oil painting “Sign ofSandford” while listening to livejazz amid the lush tropical floraat the Gardens Hotel in KeyWest on Sunday — Mother’s

Day — from 5:30 to 8 p.m.Tickets for the raffled paint-

ing cost $25 and benefitBusting Breast Cancer. Basedon more than five years ofresearch on the known, proba-ble and possible causes ofbreast cancer, Busting Cancer isan initiative that encourageswomen to raise their vitaminD3 blood levels to 60 ng/ml to80 ng/ml; stop using hormonal

contraceptive drugs (try a hor-mone-free IUD, a diaphragm ortubal ligation instead); and tolearn to enjoy a cancer-blockingdiet.

All money goes to theNational Breast CancerPrevention Project. BustingBreast Cancer’s board treasureris Key West guesthouse ownerRoxanne Fleszar.

La Pierre painted the plein

air 16-by-20 piece in April2010, just months before water-colorist Sandford Birdsey diedat her home, studio and galleryon Simonton Street, where shehad lived for more than 30years.

For more information on thepainting or the organization, goto www.bustingbreastcancer.org or call (978) 578-1546.

It’s Sundayat the Gardenswith jazz show

KEY WEST

This is Stephen La Pierre’s ‘Sign of Sandford’ oil painting,on exhibit at the Gardens Hotel.

Photo courtesy of JANNETTE De LLANOS and SKIP GUE

Caitlyn Roth (center) reigns as the new Miss Coral Shores,a scholarship contest in its 59th year sponsored by the ChiSigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. The Upper Keyscompetition includes showcases, evening-gown wear andinterviews.The new court revealed April 21 includes (fromleft) Sarah Harrelson, Judy Hoke Award winner; BeccaSwango, first runner-up; Roth; Amanda Miller, second runner-up; and Julia Lozano, Miss Congeniality.

MISS CORAL SHORES

DAISY BADGES

Girl Scout Daisy Troop 703 teams up with the Home Depotin Marathon to help remodel the new butterfly garden atStanley Switlik Elementary School. Scouts earningAmazing Daisy badges are (from left) Ava Joseph, AshleyEick, Kiki Hewlett, Ruby Purcell, Tatyana Hribar, Sara Bernaland Coral Purcell. In the back are Home Depot’s TammySmoll and Kevin Eick.

More sleep equals less hunger

Here’s a new spin on thesaying, “If you snooze youlose.”

What if the “lose” partapplied to your weight?No, it’s not as simple asgoing to sleep and wakingup slimmer. Alas.

But a recent Harvardstudy does suggest thatpeople who get a goodnight’s rest find it easier toresist overeating — espe-cially when it comes togorging on high-caloriefoods like ice cream,cheeseburgers or Frenchfries.

We all know the tempta-tion: You’re drowsy duringthe day, get hungry andhead to the snacks aisle ora vending machine for junkfood or a candy bar.

“Daytime sleepinesswas positively related togreater hunger and elevatedpreference for high-caloriefoods,” concludes thestudy, led by researcherWilliam Killgore, an assis-tant professor of psycholo-

gy at Harvard MedicalSchool.

MRIs of study volun-teers showed why.

Sleepier people had lessactivity in the self-controlpart of the brain — the pre-frontal cortex. That’s thearea “that puts the brakeson and slows you downfrom doing things youshouldn’t do” — like eat-ing too much fattening,unhealthy food, saysKillgore.

“If you’re sleepy, you’remore likely to reach outand take a few extra bitesof food or go for that extradessert or say yes to some-thing you wouldn’t have,”says Killgore.

New preliminary find-ings show that women areeven more inclined thanmen to overeat and to pre-fer junk food when they getsleepy during the day.

“People think they’re sobusy that, if they’re goingto chintz on something,they’re going to cut outsome sleep. And that’s onething they shouldn’t do,”says Killgore. “It affectsour ability to control foodintake. Twenty or 30 yearsof doing that is going tomake us larger and moreunhealthy.”

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