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HEADLINES INSIDE BUI death A Miami man is jailed for boating under the influence- manslaughter stemming from a February crash in Blackwater Sound in which another mainland man died. See story, Page 3. Nip and tuck Pichi the chihuahua thought she was going in for a simple spay. Instead, she received kudos and a gift package for being the Key Largo Animal Shelter’s 5,000th pet to get snipped in that way. See story, Page 5. Final approach? Cape Air, which provided daily airline service between Yesterday Marathon and Fort Myers from December to April, might not return this coming December without a guaran- teed subsidy from local gov- was ‘Today’ ernment. See story, Page 2. A run for Papa A Key Wester bests scores of others in the annual Hemingway Days 5K run in in Key West Key West. See story, Page 18. And a new Hemingway look- alike winner is crowned. See Matt and Al bring their road show south photos, Page 16. to show off the island. See story, Page 3. INDEX

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KEYS WEATHER BEACH ADVISORIES PREDICTED TEMPERATURES Accused killer due in court The Monroe County Health Department tests DATE HI LO By KEVIN WADLOW IN THE COURTS claimed health problems. Keys beaches twice WED. 90 83 Senior Staff Writer “The defendant suffers from weekly for the presence THURS. 90 83 [email protected] Beckner migraine headaches and being of enteric bacteria from FRI. 90 82 defense attor- transported and being held in the fecal pollution. There cur- SAT. 90 83 Andrew Beckner, a former ney Nathan D. holding cell at Plantation Key rently are no Keys beach- landscaper accused of shooting his Clark of exacerbates his headaches,” a es with health advisories Forecast: Expect partly girlfriend to death in August 2007, Miami and previous defense motion says. against swimming. cloudy skies with a may return to Plantation Key for a Feinberg were Beckner surrendered after a chance of thunderstorms. scheduled pretrial hearing. appointed to six-hour standoff Aug. 24, 2007, at Beckner, 44, faces a first-degree the case a Silver Shores home in the ocean- GETTING IT STRAIGHT CONTACT US murder charge in the death of because front over-age-55 community. Georgia Ann Morgan, a 46-year- Monroe Deputies responding to a 911 call BECKNER Due to an editing error, Upper Keys old waitress killed at the Silver County State made by neighbors at 7:30 a.m. Shores subdivision on Key Largo. Attorney Dennis Ward and chief said shots were fired at them from a photo in Sports in 91655 Overseas Highway Saturday’s edition didn’t Tavernier, FL 33070 Other counts in the case assistant Donald Barrett both inside a home. No one was hit. include kidnapping, assault on worked for the local Public After Beckner surrendered, match the story with it. The Newsroom ...... (305) 853-7103 photo was of P.J. Advertising...... (305) 852-3216 law enforcement officers and Defender’s officers found Morgan’s body. possession of a handgun by a Office when She had been shot once in the Arencibia; the story was Fax...... (305) 853-1040 about his cousin, Michael. Fax...... (305) 852-0199 convicted felon. the agency had head with a .45-caliber handgun. The most recent development in represented Morgan and Beckner had been Marathon the murder case came July 9 when Beckner. in a stormy domestic relationship. a special prosecutor appointed by Sheriff’s Office homicide KEYNOTER TV NEWS 3015 Overseas Highway Whether Gov. Charlie Crist added two Detective Terry Smith said in an (P.O. Box 500158) Beckner will be Florida Department of Law present arrest affidavit that Beckner Keynoter Publisher Marathon, FL 33050-0158 Enforcement agents to his witness Tuesday asked him if Florida has the death Wayne Markham, Newsroom ...... (305) 743-5551 list. Their connection to the case remains to be penalty. Told that it does, Editor Larry Kahn and Advertising...... (305) 743-5551 MORGAN wasn’t detailed in court documents. seen. Beckner Beckner replied, “Good, because reporter Ryan McCarthy Fax ...... (305) 743-6397 Daniel Feinberg, an assistant has received previous waivers from I killed her,” Smith wrote. on proposed local Fax ...... (305) 743-9586 state attorney based in Cape Circuit Court Judge Luis Garcia For more on this story, go to government taxes, Coral, is handling the prosecution. not to appear in court because of www.KeysNet.com. upcoming elections Key West and more. 2720-A N. Roosevelt Blvd. Overseas Market WEDNESDAYS AT 7:30 P.M. Key West, FL 33040 Cape Air may drop Marathon COMCAST CABLE CH 5 Newsroom ...... (305) 296-6989 Advertising...... (305) 296-6989 By RYAN McCARTHY MIDDLE KEYS referring to the subsidy. Fax ...... (305) 296-1287 [email protected] Marathon City Councilman [the $160,000],” county Airports Dick Ramsay, who serves as the E-mail Cape Air, which provided air- Director Peter Horton said. city’s airport liaison, says com- [email protected] line service between Marathon “They would probably be look- mercial airline service to and Fort Myers this past tourist ing for the other half from the Marathon isn’t viable right now Missing your paper? season, likely won’t return next county, $80,000.” and he won’t support contribut- If your newspaper is not season without a local govern- Cape Air flew Continental ing to money to it. Keys Information Station delivered by 7:00 a.m. (7:30 ment subsidy. Connection flights to Southwest “In my opinion there’s only one Channel 5 News a.m. weekends, holidays) “We’d love to partner with the way to have an airline in Marathon. Florida International Airport Monday - Friday call (305) 743-5551, ext. 12, community to make it happen, from Dec. 19 until April, the end That’s for the County Commission before 10 a.m. weekdays but without the subsidy, it’ll be of tourist season. The airline says to convince one of the carriers, or 6:00 p.m. and 11 a.m. Saturday for very difficult or impossible to the service, on a nine-passenger several, presently serving [Key 8:00 p.m. redelivery. On Sunday or do,” Andrew Bonney, vice presi- plane, was a success even though West International Airport] that it 9:00 p.m. after hours, call toll-free dent of planning at Cape Air, told passenger numbers fell short of would be beneficial that they Keys news daily 1-800-843-4372. the Keynoter. expectations. stopped in Marathon on their way The Monroe County Com- “They deemed the operation a to the mainland,” Ramsay said. from the staff of FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER (ISSN The Keynoter, 8756-6427, USPS# 0201-620) is mission may call on Keys cities success based on experience with Bonney said the airline was published semi-weekly by Florida to help sweeten the pot if the new services around the country. “very pleased” with the 33 per- The Reporter and Keys Keynoter, P.O. Box 500158, commercial air service returns to They believe with another year of cent passenger loads Cape Air Keys Sunday, Marathon, Florida 33050-0158. Florida Keys Marathon Airport. subsidy they can make a go in the had. He said it’s typical of new on Comcast Cable, Subscription rates are $53.56 in Channel 5. the Keys. Your Keynoter home Commissioner Mario Di future with no subsidy,” Horton routes and that the airline plans to delivery subscription includes Gennaro suggested the idea dur- said. be in Marathon long term — if it Keys Sunday and the Sunday ing a July 24 county budget hear- He said Cape Air also plans to can get the financial help. edition of The Miami Herald. “We wouldn’t be investing all Keynoter mail subscriptions: ing, saying Marathon should be reduce daily flights from three to $47.70 in Florida and $45 out-of- approached to help foot the bill two should it return. the blood, sweat and tears if we state. Please call for all other for a $160,000 subsidy. Horton told the Keynoter the didn’t think it was” viable, Bonney rates, including overseas mail. “It’s a great asset for Marathon; county would approach Marathon, said. “This is just what happens Periodicals Postage Paid at All of Key West is they should also contribute,” Di Islamorada and Layton in the near when you build new service.” talking about the new Marathon, Florida and additional Gennaro said. The airport is coun- future to discuss the possibility of Bonney said he would appear mailing offices. KONK 1680 AM... ty-owned and operated. contributing to the subsidy. before the County Commission at POSTMASTER: Address changes “The local chamber [of com- “At this point, we haven’t its Aug. 19 meeting in Key Community radio to FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER, PO merce] and [Community Air included any money in the budg- Largo. It begins at 9 a.m. at the for Key West. BOX 500158, MARATHON, FL 33050-0158. Service Initiative] is confident et for that this coming year,” City Murray E. 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BUI charged in boat death MEMBER FDIC IN THE COURTS Orlando Rodriguez, 58, of Picon arrested Miami-Dade County died Feb. stemming from Monroe 21 after two boats collided County around 7:50 p.m. in February crash Detention Blackwater Sound, just off the Center later bayside near mile 105. By KEVIN WADLOW in the day Rodriguez was riding as a Senior Staff Writer after posting passenger in his own boat, a [email protected] a $50,000 20-foot Sea Fox, when it col- bond. lided with a 23-foot Sea Craft A Miami man faces Accident piloted by Picon. manslaughter charges stem- investigator Each boat carried three peo- ming from a fatal boat crash in PICON Davidple, and all six of them wound STRENGTH Key Largo’s Blackwater McDaniel of up in the water. Five were res- Sound in February. the Florida Fish and Wildlife cued by boaters who reached RATED STRONGEST BANK IN THE KEYS Javier Picon, 24, surren- Conservation Commission the scene after hearing the BY THESTREET.COM 3/30/09 dered Monday on a warrant obtained the warrant last week crash. None of the survivors charging him with boating after blood-test results showed received life-threatening under the influence resulting Picon was over the legal injuries. in death. blood-alcohol limit, said FWC Rodriguez’s body was Picon, accompanied by his information office Bobby found about 20 minutes later. attorney, was released from the Dube. It was the second boating death of 2009 in Florida Keys waters. The Sea Craft’s two passen- gers, Kisstin Baker, 26, and ‘Today’ on Tuesday Jose Carro, 30, told investiga- Keynoter Staff tors they met Picon at Gilbert’s KEY WEST Resort shortly before accepting his offer to go on a sunset It was basically a four-hour Fast Buck Freddie’s, though — ride. He was not the registered DAILY CHARTER postcard beamed to 5.1 million well, let’s just say they looked owner of the Sea Craft. viewers — Key West in all of like something someone would Lazaro Rodriguez, 31, was its glory. create if they spilled neon-blue piloting the Sea Fox as it FLIGHTS Tuesday’s broadcast of and red paint all over the place returned from a fishing trip. NBC’s “Today” from the Key and didn’t clean it up. Additional charges may be From Marathon to: West Westin couldn’t have On the cover are Roker and pending, Dube said. shown the Southernmost City Lauer doing their thing (that’s Picon’s first appearance in Ft. Lauderdale, Miami & in all of its splendor better. shrimp ceviche from the Circuit Court is scheduled for Hosts Matt Lauer and Al Hogfish Bar and Grill Lauer is Aug. 11. Ft. Myers Restrictions Apply Roker — especially Roker — sampling). And at least one per- were obviously having a good son in the crowd weighed in on time sampling everything Key whether Key West should allow Reservations: 305.923.8783 West has to offer, from partici- a clothing-optional beach. A www. www.AirStarAir.com pating in a hot-pepper eating referendum on the issue goes to Keys to Anywhere and Back…Same Day! contest at Peppers of Key West voters on Oct. 6. KeysDentist to hitting the water to check out For a complete photo album .com Serving the Southeast and Caribbean Mel Fisher’s treasure salvage of Tuesday’s “Today” show, go FAA Part 135 Certified Air Carrier – Certificate # YDFA271K operation. to www.KeysNet.com/photos. The shirts they bought at Keys briefs

Slaughtered loggerhead head and, wrapped in a sheet next to it, the top and bottom turtle found in pieces shells from the turtle. Its flip- pers were found in a white Mon. - Fri. 8:30 am - 5:00 pm A loggerhead turtle, a fed- plastic bag hanging from a Regan Insurance Agency has been family owned and serving the Keys 305.852.3234 or 305.743.3414 erally threatened species, was tree. community since 1958. Over the years many storms have passed over the found slaughtered in woods in Anyone with information !UTOs,IFEs(EALTHs"OAT Marathon on June 21. should contact Crime Stoppers Keys and we are confident when it comes to insuring you, our family, "USINESSs,ONG4ERM#ARE Deputy Rosa DiGiovanni of the Florida Keys at (800) friends and neighbors that we have the knowledge and the experience. from the Monroe County 346-TIPS. Tipsters can remain (OMEOWNERSs7INDs&LOOD Sheriff’s Office was on foot anonymous and receive a patrol in a wooded area off reward if their information Don't wait until there is a storm to call us. If you have any questions about /VERSEAS(IGHWAY Sombrero Beach Road at 9:15 leads to an arrest. Or call the your personal or business coverage please contact any one of our agents. 4AVERNIER &, a.m. when she found what she Sheriff’s Office at 289-2430. describes as a “large” turtle WWWREGANINSURANCEINCCOM MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 4

4 Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Keys News Keynoter THE HEARING AID MAN Parking czar proposed C.I.C By SEAN KINNEY KEY WEST shield. Nearly $ 00 [email protected] The stations aren’t susceptible invisible any new expenditures, including to moving-part failure like tradi- 100% Digital 795 As part of their budget pitch to staffing. tional meters. OPEN FITS $995.00 the City Commission, Key West “We eliminated 34 positions In fiscal year 2007-08, city officials hope to gain commis- last year,” City Manager Jim parking meters generated $2.01 • Hearing CALL FOR APPT. • IN-HOME SERVICE Dr. Nathan Trigoboff (Ed. D) sion approval for a new, less-con- Scholl told Pais. He also noted million in municipal revenue; the Test voluted Parking Division within four other jobs were cut, plus year before, it was $2.07 million. THE OPTICAL SHOPPE DR. BOILINI’S OFFICE the local government. eight were effectively cut In the current fiscal year, 743-8316 451-1481 Assistant City Manager Mark through reassignment. parking meter revenue is about 2375 O/S Hwy., Marathon Key Key Largo Finigan told commissioners at a If plans for the new division $70,000 off of the projected $2 budget hearing earlier this month remain intact through budget ses- million mark. www.hearingaidman.com that his staff has examined park- sion, Finigan said, “there needs City officials meet next for ing operations as part of a larger to be some reexamination of the budget hearings on Aug. 3 and 5, look at city operations in hopes residential parking program.” both at 6 p.m. in Old City Hall on of saving money, and concluded Currently, there are two pro- Greene Street. that through a “concentrated, grams. concerted effort, we could For $106 per year, an Old improve there.” Town resident without off-street Keys briefs Currently, the duties of writ- parking can park at a metered ing parking tickets, collecting space on his or her block. The fines and maintaining equipment other permit is for other Monroe National Night Out is spread out across the Police County residents; for $6 per year, Department, Finance Department it allows the holder to park at any set for four sites and Public Works Department, space marked “residential.” respectively. In January, city workers The Monroe County Sheriff’s The new division, included in installed 10 centralized, solar- Office is sponsoring National the proposed $38,635,700 2009- powered parking pay stations, Night Out events next week in 10 budget, would streamline replacing 280 of the familiar Key Largo, Islamorada and those functions under the over- mechanical meters. Marathon, while Naval Air sight of a parking manager, which With the 10 new pay stations Station Key West is doing the Finigan described as a “position and two others installed in 2008, same thing in Key West. that brings value to the city.” that leaves about 570 traditional The goal of National Night “It’s going to pay off for us,” meters in Old Town and on the Out is to bring communities Commissioner Mark Rossi said. Atlantic side of Key West. together to discuss how everyone “It’s smart business. We have a The parking stations cost can make their neighborhoods fragmented division.” $8,500 apiece and allow visitors safer and more secure. Interim Commissioner Joe and residents to pay for up to eight The schedule: Pais, appointed to fill out Dan hours of parking, at $1.50 per ◆ The Key Largo event will Kolhage’s term after Kolhage hour, and print out a receipt that is be Aug. 4 at the Murray E. resigned in June, spoke against displayed on the vehicle wind- Nelson Government and Cultural Center, mile marker 102 bayside. It takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. and will include free food and music. The event will showcase the Sheriff’s Office K-9 team; the SWAT, bomb and dive squads; police motorcycles; and emergency services. ◆ The Islamorada event will be held at Founder’s Park the same day and time. There will be free food, members of the Sheriff’s Office’s marine units and McGruff the crime-fighting dog. ◆ In Key West, it’s from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Truman Waterfront ballfield. NAS securi- DEREK MARTIN-VEGUE ty teams and animals from the (305) 743 0494 KEYS INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm 5800 OVERSEAS HWY, STE. 43 will be there. MARATHON ◆ The Marathon event will be held Aug. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. at New Car Replacement. If your new car gets totaled in the first 3 years, you can get a totally new car. Call one of us the Marathon Community Park. today. An honor guard and pipe and drum corps will perform, and the U.S. Coast Guard, Marathon fire- fighters and the deputies will

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Ask your Doctor to refer you to No. 5,000 and counting Key West Diagnostics Ultrasounds • CAT Scans • Breast MRI Chihuahua gets (305) 295-9771 • 3414 Duck Avenue landmark spay 8AM - 5:30PM • KeyWestCommunityDiagnostics.com in Key Largo By KEVIN WADLOW Senior Staff Writer YOU CAN’T CONTROL [email protected]

Pichi went in for an operation BUT YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR DECISIONS. and came out a celebrated chihuahua, although less of one in at Sometimes the market reacts poorly to changes in the economy. least one way. But just because the market reacts doesn’t mean you should. The tan 2-year-old female Still, if current events are making you feel uncertain about your became Patient No. 5,000 in the finances, you should schedule a complimentary portfolio review. That way, you can help make sure you’re in control of where you free spay-and-neuter clinic oper- want to go and how you’ll potentially get there. ated by the Humane Animal Care Coalition at the Key Largo Call or visit your local financial advisor today. Animal Shelter. Andy Straube Davis A. Chabalowski Pichi’s owner, Jennifer 2780 N Roosevelt Blvd # 1 103100 Overseas Hwy #43 Oliveras of Key Largo, took Key West, FL 33040 Key Largo, FL 33037 home a gift package that included 305-294-4561 305-451-4103 dog treats and a free veterinarian Sarah A. Cizmas Pat Fazio visit to mark the milestone, com- 10065 Overseas Highway 103100 Overseas Hwy #43 ing nearly nine years after the Keynoter photo by KEVIN WADLOW Marathon, FL 33050 Key Largo, FL 33037 program launched. Pichi, a Key Largo chihuahua, relaxes after her operation 305-289-3925 305-451-4103 She cut right to the point about made her the 5,000th pet to be fixed by a free Humane Animal the landmark snip. Patrick Duquenne www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC Care Coalition program. She was nonplussed by the honor. 10065 Overseas Highway “Pichi already had six puppies Marathon, FL 33050 so it was time for her to be” rate budget. from shelter staff. 305-289-3925 spayed, Oliveras said. Donations and grants fund the “Three to four months of age is She added, “It was a surprise program, with no county money the best time to have a pet to get the gift pack.” involved. A donation from televi- neutered for the long-range health “We started in July 2000 and sion host Bob Barker’s DJ & T of the animal,” Garrettson said. demand is still high,” said shelter Foundation helped purchase “When they’re that young, it’s eas- manager Marsha Garrettson. operating-room equipment to ier on both the pet and the doctor.” “Because of the economy, we’re outfit the local facility. There is no cost for neutering spaying more than when we start- Visiting veterinarians paid but space for each clinic is limited.” through the local program con- ed. For information, call 451- But the program has made an duct the operations with support 0088. impact, she said. The shelter took in 1,642 animals in 2000. ERNIE EARNIE THE GAS GUY SAYS, By the close of 2008, the num- THE ber was down to 760 for the year, “Hurricane season is a drop of nearly 54 percent in Commercial & Residential GAS unwanted animals received at the GUY upon us. BE PREPARED” shelter. Elevators & Lifts “I thought we’d make Service • Sales LET US HELP YOU PREPARE: progress, but that shows spay- Preventive Maintenance Fill your 20, 30, 40 lb. tanks at our convenient and-neuter can reduce the number astronomically,” she said. filling and BBQ Depot on Big Pine, MM 30. “We’re receiving fewer cats and We always fill your tank to its maximum! dogs because fewer are being born. But the goal is to have zero homeless animals.” 5 FREE 20lb. FILL UPS Pichi was one of 22 animals WEBER GAS & CHARCOAL GRILLS • GENERATORS with the purchase of a neutered or spayed on June 30. POOL HEATERS • WATER HEATERS • BULK PROPANE Any of the other 21 could have TANK INSTILLATION • TANK REMOVAL Weber Grill! been No. 5,000, but apparently it COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS • FITTINGS & REGULATORS was Pichi’s destiny. Open 7 days 00 Since then the number of pets Mon.-Fri. 8-5:30 & Sat.-Sun. 10-3 $10 OFF $5 OFF fixed at the shelter has risen to 30046 Overseas Hwy. As a special thank you to BBQ Tank Fill 5,029. Big Pine Key • MM 30 our customers, when you fill Drive Up Service. The Humane Animal Care NOW SERVING THE your tank at our dispenser Full 20# Fill. Coalition provides Upper Keys www.seeourlifts.com UPPER AND LOWER KEYS! you’ll get $10 off your Ask About Delivery commercial or residential fill. Specials apply to RV fills and larger tanks. Not animal control services under 305-745-1122 valid with any other incentive or promotion. contract to Monroe County, but www.allkeysgas.com (Limit one per customer) the clinic operates under a sepa- 872-4802 38111-100721 • 38112-100720 MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 6

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EDITORIAL Government at all levels needs to rein in spending EDITOR: County school system’s budget at this point. The money moves, Is it just me, or does anyone else’s blood boil They need to live within their means like the rest when the subject of taxes going up surfaces? At of us, and obviously need to keep a little better the municipal, county, state and federal levels, eye on the funds they do have — seems some of the taxpayers lose our elected and appointed bureaucrats are casting it walks on its own. Ditto the mosquito control about for ways to raise taxes in any way possible, arena, TraumaStar air ambulance and so many Lessons learned: Pass the buck. most notably recently in ways that are more other well-intentioned and overstaffed and over- If we didn’t know better, we’d say Florida has reached new palatable to the ordinary taxpayer by impacting funded tax pits. lows when it comes to playing the shell game with taxpayers. tourists, sin taxes, fines, administrative fee The pitiful plight of the Monroe County com- That became evident Tuesday when the public got its first increases, etc. missioners and the city of Marathon, with their detailed look at the Monroe County School District budget. Make no mistake — if you send money to any sewer problems and the funding, would truly be One of the biggest shell games involves how the state branch of the local, state or federal governments, heartbreaking — except it should have been han- Department of Education switched the accounting rules so it is a tax. dled 20 years ago. They remind me of the kid transportation costs are no longer covered under the state’s The one thing they all seem to wring their who killed his parents and threw himself on the hands over is cutting spending. Unlike we com- mercy of the court because he was an orphan. equalization formula. mon folk who have to live within our means and At a time when our economy at every level is For Monroe County, that means local taxpayers will have to adjust our personal budgets to reflect our income, distressed, foreclosures and unemployment and make up an extra $1 million previously paid by the state. they think they have done yeomen’s work when taxes (there’s that ugly word again) are at all-time On top of that hit, the education equalization formula reduced they manage to keep spending at the same or just highs, citizens of Monroe County are leaving at the per-pupil allocation to all 67 counties. Last year, each stu- a little higher level than years before. unprecedented rates, tourism is down, and discre- dent brought a state allocation of nearly $4,000. This year, Is it too much to ask of these people who are tionary income is nonexistent for many, our fine that’s cut to $3,630 per student. supposedly in office to represent us to just say no city, county and state officials think they have The big sting, however, is how the state handled $2,773,307 to programs that are not necessary and reduce done a great job if they can manage to not spend in federal recovery act funds coming to Monroe County. pay, personnel and benefits in areas that have any more than they have been spending in the Normally, those federal dollars are treated as over and above become bloated in the heydays of the past? wasteful manner that has become government. the state’s commitment. Not to beat an already-dead horse, but I really Thomas Tucker don’t have any interest in increasing the Monroe Key Colony Beach Not this time. Instead, the state ignores the law that guarantees Monroe County taxpayers won’t have to pick up more than 90 percent CAMP kids dazzle in final performance of the state’s per-pupil allocation. EDITOR: ment credits through Florida Keys School Board Chairman Andy Griffiths says the Education On July 18, I was an awestruck member of Community College. As a board member for Department’s action is “illegal.” the packed house of parents and community the Education Coalition for Monroe County, I It means the state slipped the hook for that $2,773,307. members at the Educational Coalition for am proud to be a part of this wonderful pro- But Monroe County is not alone in getting stiffed this year. Monroe County’s CAMP and Careers ‘09 gram. There are 11 Florida counties, described as “property rich” dis- final performance at Marathon High School. However, due to the economy and state tricts, where the same sleight of hand on funding is being done. Nearly 150 students from throughout the budget cuts in funding, CAMP is in serious All that does is pass the buck, shifting the tax burden from the Keys displayed their creative talents in the jeopardy for next year. I encourage all com- state to local taxpayers. Boil it all down and Keys taxpayers arts. We were dazzled by vocal ensembles, munity and business members from through- jazz and concert bands, theater skits, guitar out the Keys to support this wonderful pro- will be paying more because the state is paying less. ensembles, and ballroom dancing. This event gram. Please help keep the dream alive for Another example of a shell game playing out in Tallahassee was simultaneously being filmed by the stu- our incredibly talented kids. Tax-deductible involves State Farm Florida, which wants to cancel insurance dents that took part in the video production donations to help support CAMP can be sent discounts, pleading losses doing business in the Sunshine State. program for a memorable DVD of the to ECMC, P.O. Box 522480 Marathon Shores, Last year, State Farm asked insurance regulators to approve evening. FL 33052. a 47 percent rate hike. That was rejected. In the lobby, there was a showcase of fabu- Muriel Clarke So they’re back asking to end discounts for property owners lous student artwork on display. This was fol- Plantation Key who have hardened their homes against hurricanes, even dis- lowed by a wonderful banquet prepared by counts for State Farm customers claim-free for years. students in the CAMP’s culinary program. As a parent and educator in Monroe The St. Petersburg Times cites an analysis showing that can- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR celing those discounts amounts to a 44 percent average rate County, I feel very fortunate to have a summer program that provides our children with Letters of local interest are welcome, but increase on State Farm policyholders. quality creative arts and career training that By now, it should be clear that State Farm is engaged in a subject to editing and condensing. There is even allows many of them to earn duel enroll- a 400-word limit. classic shell game. Letters thanking an individual are wel- It’s all about the money. come. However, space does not permit Why are we paying? publication of thank-you letters consisting EDITOR: of lists. Just one question: Why should we as taxpay- Letters must be signed. Anonymous letters will not be published. Wayne Markham ...... Publisher ers have to pay for Mrs. Acevedo’s attorney? Hasn’t she taken enough from us already? Include a daytime phone number Larry Kahn ...... Editor (which will not be published) where you Melanie Elder ...... Marketing Director Martha Leasure may be reached if there are questions Marathon Kathie Bryan ...... Financial Director about your correspondence. Todd Swift ...... Production Manager Send your letters to: Editor’s note: Former School District admin- ◆ Mail: Editor, Keynoter, P.O. Box 500158, Carter Townshend ...... Circulation Manager istrator Monique Acevedo is charged with theft Marathon, FL 33050 and fraud for allegedly stealing $180,000 from ◆ E-mail: [email protected]. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY the district. A public defender has been appoint- ◆ Fax: 743-6397. Contents copyright 2009 Keynoter Publishing Co. ed as her attorney. MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 7

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Milestone Shutters South, LLC [email protected] through lobbying. “They do just as well with Free Free The Monroe County School school grades and student Estimates (305) 304-4013 Estimates The Monroe County School District is also a member of two achievement as we do, but they Board might become only the smaller consortiums of districts are doing it with far, far less second school board in Florida to that also require annual fees. money than we are,” Dick said. bow out of an influential state Board Chairman Andy “If we don’t become a member, association, as some board mem- Griffiths, a past president and cur- maybe it’ll get [the school boards bers say the membership cost far rent board member of the Florida association] to pay a little more exceeds the benefits. School Boards Association, said attention to us.” The board was to take up this the groups are invaluable in pro- Board member Steve and other controversial issues, tecting member districts from Pribramsky has repeatedly said including the rehiring of a retired potentially harmful policies being the memberships don’t provide a administrator, the sale of a former considered by the state Legislature. benefit, while board member Key West school and next year’s “The idea is united we stand Debra Walker has said they do. budget, after press time on or united we fall,” Griffiths said. Board member Duncan Tuesday. “It’s a moral issue. If other dis- Mathewson was still thinking On the agenda were invoices tricts can pick up the weight, through his position earlier to pay $15,031 to renew member- should we shirk our duties and Tuesday. ship in the Florida School Boards not pay our fair share?” “It is a lot of money,” Association and $10,949 for the School Boards Association Mathewson said. “Being a mem- Florida Association of District Director Wayne Blanton and ber or not shouldn’t really affect School Superintendents. other officials were unavailable how our kids our doing in the classrooms. It’s really about whether or not Monroe County has a voice with the state, and I Theft numbers rise again think we’ll always have a voice no matter what we do.” Boat motors CRIME still brazenly his neighbor noticed it was missing and called him. being stolen The rash of thefts — authori- ties believe most of them are Keynoter Staff linked — has baffled detectives, Marathon Community Theatre who are asking for the public’s Presents It’s now 53 boat motors or help in two ways: Prevention, lower units of motors stolen from and tips. The Puzzle Platoon Big Pine Key through Stock ◆ They need people to make A reading July 31, Island since the first day of the sure they store their boats in year. secure, well-lighted areas. If exploring August On Friday, an Orlando man you’re going out of town, let a friendships, 1, 7, 8, 2009 who owns a vacation home on trusted friend or neighbor know Cudjoe Key called the Monroe and ask them to keep an eye on families 8:00 p.m. County Sheriff’s Office because your boat. Most of the thefts have and the in the his neighbor, who checks his been from homes that are unoc- property weekly, had called him cupied at the time. meaning of gallery to report his motor was missing ◆ They need people to report life around Tickets from his boat. The engine was a suspicious activity in their neigh- the puzzle 90 horse power Yamaha that was borhoods. In the past, arrests have on Sale taken sometime during the past been made in cases like these — table. week. but the arrests are almost always Now! On Saturday, a Sugarloaf Key made because an alert neighbor man called to report someone saw something suspicious and $10 stolen his neighbor’s 115 horse reported it immediately. power Yamaha engine. He said If you see anything out of the By Mark Dunn his wife noticed it was missing ordinary in your neighborhood Director: Eric Rolfe • Producer: Alicia Merel while she was walking their dog. — someone you don’t know who Additionally, up the Keys in is on your neighbor’s property, or Key Largo, a man called Friday who is looking too closely at your 305-743-0994 to report the lower unit from his neighbor’s boat, or a car, truck or www.marathontheater.org 1991 275 horse power Yamaha van that you don’t recognize that 5101 Overseas Hwy. • M.M. 49.5 engine was stolen sometime may be casing the area — call between July 19 and 24. He said 911 right away. Marathon, next to the cinema MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 8

8 Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Keys News Keynoter Skies lighten up for bug hunt Heavy showers DELIVERY PROBLEMS? shouldn’t be If you experience lobster factor delivery problems of the Keynoter, call By RYAN McCARTHY Monday through Friday [email protected] 8 to 10 a.m. or Saturday Wet and windy weather that’s 8 to 10 a.m. for same day been drenching the Keys for the delivery or credit. past few days is likely done just in Call: 743-5551 time for lobster mini-season, the National Weather Service says. Each year, tourists crowd the Shawn from islands for a two-day head start to Big Pine the commercial and recreational lobster season, which begins on Academy Aug. 6. The mini-season official- ly began today at 12:01 a.m. and ends Thursday at 11:59. Rainstorms up and down the Keys Tuesday likely made a lot of mainland bug hunters uneasy, but Weather Service Meteorologist in Charge Matt Strahan says to expect mostly clear skies for the next couple days. The forecast calls for highs in the low 90s, with Photo by MICHELLE SHEAROUSE a 30 percent chance of rain today The huge waterspout takes aim at a boat off Marathon Shores and a 20 percent chance on Saturday. It formed twice and lasted quite a while. Thursday. However, Tuesday’s rain and business over the next two days, booked solid for the morning accompanying wind likely stirred either. Dive Duck Key owner [today] and have just a few spots up the ocean and bay bottoms. Wendy Hall says the rain slowed for the afternoon and the same That could mean that spots business down before mini-sea- the next day,” she said. scoped out by lobster hunters a son, but her 24-passenger boat is Waterspouts are also common day or two ago might not be so full for today and Thursday. this time of year, Strahan said. A bountiful today. “We would have been booked large one formed off Marathon Still, it doesn’t appear the wet solid for people going out scout- on Saturday. weather of late is going to affect ing, and that didn’t happen. I’m “This is the time of year you get them because the winds are just right along the island chain,” NEWS ★ GUESTS ★ NEWSMAKERS he said. U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue coordinators at Sector Key West received five separate distress calls within an hour Saturday, resulting in what the Guard says were 11 lives saved NEWS UPDATE and 16 other people helped. A line of quick-moving thun- Topics: Government budgeting, derstorms caused or contributed to the distress calls. The huge downstairs enclosures, waterspout formed, fell apart, then reformed. local elections and more. Strahan said a typical waterspout doesn’t approach the wind Keynoter Media Panel: speed of a tornado — around 50 mph — but they’re capable of Wayne Markham, Publisher capsizing a boat or causing damage if it makes landfall. Larry Kahn, Editor “The typical waterspout is going to break some tree limbs Ryan McCarthy, Reporter and do some shingle damage on a roof or rip off some weaker porch roofs,” Strahan said. Rebroadcast Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. To see multiple photos of Thursdays Keynoter news on Comcast channel 5 www.Keys 7:30 - 8 pm Saturday’s spout, go Net.com/photos. MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 9

Keynoter Keys News Wednesday, July 29, 2009 9 Million Dollar Inventory Sale Huge Every Item on Sale!

“Indoor”Sidewalk Sale items OFF 1/2 may vary in each Regular Price Of All store and will include Lamps, Art, Photo by DAVID GOODHUE “Indoor”Sidewalk Sale Items DOING IT RIGHT: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation To many items to list...You must come Accessories, Commission Officer Robert Dube shows Gil Young of & see the selection. Limited to Store Stock Tavernier the proper way to measure spiny lobster. Dube Bedroom, Diningroom, was working the agency’s information booth in Key Largo To protect you from heat prior to the kickoff of lobster mini-season, which is today and humidity this sale and Livingroom! and Thursday. will be indoors.

Keys briefs Sheriff’s Office getting federal funds Coupon The Obama administration Coupon on Tuesday announced anoth- Return this Coupon to the store for a er round of grants for law Special Bonus of 50,000 Prize Dollars Save 15% Take an additional enforcement agencies, includ- 15% OFF the already reduced price ing scores in South Florida, to Name ______help keep more cops on the Address ______of ALL ART, ALL Lamps, and beat during the economic City, State ______ALL Accessories. downturn — and tried to Bonnie Says: Limit 1 Coupon per person, per day Expires 8/4/2009 You must show coupon at register at timeof purchase. assure cities not getting aid Limit 1 coupon per purchase. Expires8/4/2009 that they won’t be stiffed. Lobster Season Police agencies throughout means “Bug Shirts” South Florida were awarded more than $17 million in fed- and getting the eral grant money. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is SALES BUG! among the agencies sharing in We hope to catch Royal Furniture Ashley Furniture Royal Furniture the grant but the specific Key West Key West amount wasn’t available on you in our inventory Key Largo Tuesday. reductions on next to Publix, Searstown 3218 Flagler Avenue MM 99 in the Median The aid announced by Vice 3326 North Roosevelt Bl. 98950 Overseasas Hwy. President Joe Biden and Attorney General Eric Holder in Philadelphia is just a frac- tion of what police depart- Sale Hours: Sale Terms: ments across the country had Cash/Checks hoped to get. Monday furniturenow Discover/MC For every $1 to be deliv- BANANA BAY thru Marathon ered, another $7 in requests Visa/AMEX will go unanswered under the Saturdays MM 47.5 Oceanside grant program, Community Key West 1757 Overseas Hwy. All Sales Final Oriented Policing Services, And much more... 9:00 - 5:00 Prices valid commonly called COPS. Lazy Lizard thru 8/4/2009 — Miami Herald PUBLIX PLAZA • MARATHON MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 10

10 Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Keys News Keynoter THE CITY OF KEY WEST New ROGO draws interest City of Key West KEY WEST officials to institute a zoning-in- Code Compliance Hearing Redevelopment progress designation, which Wednesday, August 5 at 1:30 p.m. requests spike are on the rise. Since May, plan- effectively stops development Old City Hall, 510 Greene Street ners have fielded about 170 with the exception of affordable If signing, special seating or other accommodations are required, please call 293-9835 in the city requests for information per housing until a new permit allo- (TDD Number 809-1111) 24 hours prior to the meeting. Published Keynoter 07/29/09 month. cation system is adopted. By SEAN KINNEY She explained that although City planners then drafted a [email protected] inquiries haven’t filtered down new ROGO, which gained to Building Department officials approval from the state Key West planning officials yet, a recent upturn in business Department of Community Renovate Your Home are seeing a spike in requests for could signal a renewed willing- Affairs on June 30. information about redevelop- ness to invest. DCA oversees land use and ment as of late, which is timely, One project in the planning regulations in areas designated with Island Builders because state officials recently stage calls for properties on an Area of Critical State gave the go-ahead to the city’s Telegraph Lane and Greene Concern. Monroe County is one new building permit allocation Street, both in Old Town, to be such area. system. converted into a collective 7,000 Changes to the ordinance The new rate-of-growth ordi- square feet of bar/lounge space. include introducing a mecha- nance, like the old one, bases the This project is considered nism to account for existing per- number of permits issued on redevelopment of existing struc- mit allocations, a protocol for how long it takes residents and tures. So what’s the program for putting new allocations visitors to evacuate the Keys in new development? (although none are available case of a hurricane. “That’s what we’re going to other than for workforce hous- But it didn’t take long for be working on really hard next,” ing) into the system, attaching locals to start looking into using Kimball-Murley said, “is updat- time frames to permitted devel- the new system to upgrade existing our hurricane evacuation opment and an annual report to ing buildings. models and getting a new string the City Commission. “We are seeing a lot of of units into the city.” When the city’s comprehen- action,” City Planner Amy In February 2008, Judge sive plan was adopted in 1993, Kimball-Murley said. “The Wayne Miller declared ROGO there was an initial allocation of summer has historically been had expired, following a lawsuit 1,093 units, plus about 400 more our slow time.” That, coupled brought against the city by attor- added through settlements and with a down economy, would ney Michael Halpern on behalf attrition. There are about 100 We build Modular and Prestigious Custom Homes tend to slow down planning and of the Ramos family, which was left, mostly tapped for afford- from Ocean Reef to Key West. Your house can be development activity, but “we’re trying to open a guesthouse near able housing. “Green” & “Energy Star” Construction Certified. slammed,” she said. its Southernmost House. The “The county and the other Kimball-Murley noted that city had denied the request, say- municipalities have been getting requests for conditional uses, ing there were no permits avail- units and Key West, I don’t even Stop by our showroom at MM 100.4 Bayside Today! redevelopment permits, tran- able. know if they’ve asked for 100460 Overseas Hwy. • Key Largo, FL • 305-451-2200 sient unit transfers and variances The ruling prompted city them,” Kimball-Murley said. CGC 1509957 (We have houses for all size lots.) Se Habla Español WE BUY

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Keys briefs MOTIVATED SELLER: Boaters’ investor dream with direct ocean access. alert! This 1/1 has large bonus room During mini-season, enced an increase in the theft gear right away when you get with water view for an of dive and snorkel gear during off the boat.” office/den/bedroom. Located keep dive gear safe the two-day sport lobster sea- In addition, there are usual- just steps away from the pro- son,” Monroe County Sheriff ly reports during the mini-sea- tected deep water boat basin Those who plan to go diving Bob Peryam said. “People son of fishing poles and elec- and dockage with ramp. HOA for lobster today and Thursday leave their gear on the dock or tronics taken from boats offers Marina/Dock/Boat storage. There is also a community during mini-season should be on the seawall or under their overnight. Make sure these careful to keep their dive or pool, laundry, recreation room, stilt house to dry, and someone valuable items are also secured Tiki hut, and fishing jetty access. snorkel gear secure. walks off with it. It is a simple and not left easily accessible CALL KAREN 305-731-6219 “In the past, we have experi- crime to prevent — secure your on your vessel. Priced to sell at $110,000 FOR MORE INFORMATION. Peryam says you’ll see increased law enforcement all over the Keys today and Karen Angle Keys obituaries Thursday, but the goal isn’t to REALTOR® arrest anyone for breaking the rules. Rather, it’s for everyone (305) 731-6219 11050 Overseas Hwy. www.allfloridakeysrealestate.com William Cotton Sr. children. to comply with the rules, which Marathon, FL 33050 Mr. Cotton was a longtime William F. are specific to Monroe County. member of Fifth Street Baptist Cotton Sr. of To see what they are, go to Church, 1311 Fifth St., Key West, Key West pages 12 and 13. where his services were held on CLASSIFIED ADS 743-5551 died July 20 Sunday. Interment will be in the while at family plot in Patterson, Ga., home and in beside his wife. the care of CITY OF MARATHON, FLORIDA Memorial donations can be his family. made to the Fifth Street Baptist 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050 Mr. Church in Key West or Hospice of Phone: (305) 743-0033 Cotton was the Florida Keys/Visiting Nurse born July 2, COTTON Association. 1918, the Wastewater/Stormwater Neighborhood Meeting youngest of six children. A Service Area 3 (map below) Georgia native, he moved to Ruth Winter Key West permanently in June Ruth C. Winter (nee Dunstan), 1958 with his wife and three chil- 90, of Marathon and formerly of If you live in the area dren. Ossining, N.Y., died July 11 at depicted below which is Known to his friends simply as Delray Medical Center in Delray Cotton, he worked as a lineman Beach. neighborhood 3 South (11th for the Rural Electrical She was born in Ossining on to 39th Street, Ocean side) a Administration as a young man Feb. 28, 1919, to Harry and and was on the job that installed Catherine (Boyle) Dunstan. She public meeting will be held the first electric service to was a graduate of Ossining High on August 5, 2009, @ 5:00 Marathon. While working, the School. crew stayed in rustic cabins built She married Edward L. Winter p.m. at Marathon Fire on Craig Key. of Croton Harmon in 1939. Mrs. In later years, Mr. Cotton Winter worked for the telephone Station (8900 Overseas worked with a company that company in Ossining and later Highway) The wastewater performed contract work for with AT&T in Mt. Kisco. what was then called City Ruth and her husband would maps will be available for Electric (now Keys Energy spend winters in Marathon since you to see where your Services). In 1970, he went into 1964 and, in 1976, they moved business for himself and opened to Marathon permanently, sewer connection is and talk Cotton Construction Inc. His son, where they retired. to the engineers or contrac- Billy, joined him as a business She was a member of the partner in 1971 and the two Marathon yacht Club, Women tors. If any changes are to worked under contract with of the Moose and the Marathon BellSouth for many years. Billy still Garden Club. She also loved to be made now is the time to runs the company. play bridge (she was a master make them. Mr. Cotton was preceded in bridge player) and canasta. death by his wife Lois, who died Mrs. Winter is survived by her July 11, 2006, shortly after their daughter Ruth Ann (Rich) The contractors will be 67th wedding anniversary; and Jantzen of Inverness; grandsons an infant grandson, Nathan John (Jacqueline) and Noel starting in your neighbor- Cotton. (Cathi) Manheimer; grandchil- hood very soon after that. He is survived by his children dren Olivia, Cole and Jett Hunter Ann (Jim) Flenner of Key West, Manheimer and Joseph; siblings Please come to the meeting Sue (Harold) Cates of Orlando Dennis (Josie), Mary Camp and and learn about the con- and William F. (Karol) Cotton Jr. Shirley (Howard) See; and many of Key West; grandchildren nieces, nephews and great- struction in your neighbor- Jackie (Tim) Hampson, Robyn nieces and great-nephews. (Rob) Romanoff, Erik (Kier) Memorial donations can be hood. Please call 289-4115 Borresen, Joey Baker, Angie made to the Marathon Garden or 289-4104 with questions (Brandon) Walterson, Suanne Club, PO Box 500826, Marathon, (Eddie) Lee and Pam (Steve) FL 33050. regarding the meeting. Oropeza; and 14 great-grand- Published Keynoter 07/29/09 & 08/01/09 BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 13

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ACROSS 74 Look up to 7 Whatever 67 Porter’s “___ Girls” 1 Stat in the office? 75 Gram. case 8 Rice/Lloyd Webber 68 In for the night 5 Student’s concern 78 Humbled musical 69 “Awake and Sing!” couple splits 8 Agatha contemporary 79 Declaims 9 Impasse locale? playwright 12 Thick-set 82 Top line? 10 Comic actor Bert 70 Baseball execs UPPER KEYS 18 1934 Rodgers and 85 French pronoun 11 Tolkien tree creature 71 Arch supports Husband jailed Hart song 86 Name 12 Dart 72 WWII German 20 French resort on 88 “Law and Order” 13 Light metal workers torpedo craft for 18 years Tom Noe, 55, is serving an Lake Geneva rapper 14 Exempt, in a way 73 Congo, formerly 18-year Ohio prison term. He 21 Multiplex 89 Draw off 15 Alpine capital 75 Continuously for Ohio theft was convicted in 2006 of 22 Alley gala? 90 Simpson family 16 Class prez, say 76 Pouch charges including aggravated 23 Dimmer? member 17 Nathan Hale’s 77 2000 World Series MVP Associated Press theft and engaging in a pattern in 25 Gone by 92 Quiet partner alma mater 80 Actor Springfield corrupt activity for his handling 26 Materialize 94 Signs of hits 19 Rack item, briefly 81 Bridge player’s A former Republican of a $50 million rare-coin invest- 27 Moving about 98 “___ Macabre” 20 Choice word strategy? 28 Steel genre 99 The turf with the surf 24 Out-of-the-way place 83 Part two of a boast fundraiser convicted of illegally ment fund for the Ohio Bureau 29 Pal of Archie 101 Old flatboats 27 Uh huh, facetiously 84 Author Hunter contributing to President George of Workers’ Compensation. 31 Paint binder 102 Talent scout? 30 Shooter 87 Busy type W. Bush’s campaign and sepa- The state of Ohio has a $13.7 32 Big top in the country? 104 Pope after John X 31 Mauna ___ 91 Most far-fetched rately convicted of stealing from million judgment against Noe, 37 Judaic symbol 106 Annie, for one 32 Beast of burden 93 “Exodus” hero a public Ohio investment fund is who has appealed his conviction 39 “Radar” O’Reilly 109 Drinking cup 33 Sniggling sort 95 Criminal charges, now divorced from his wife, a to the Toledo-based 6th District orders 112 Track shapes 34 Hitter’s stat slangily lawyer now in private practice Court of Appeals. 43 Be revealing 113 Poe’s pendulum 35 “Fargo” director 96 Eighth mo. in old 44 Be certain partner 36 Crucifix inscription Rome in the Upper Keys. Noe, once one of the chief 46 Sumatran ape 115 Grand Prix feature 38 Angry 97 Casual shoes Thursday, Monroe County players in Ohio GOP politics, 48 Race 118 Poor quarterback’s 40 Three-line 100 “The Piano” actor Circuit Court Judge Luis Garcia also served about two years in a 49 With 5 Down, pop- problem? Japanese verse 103 Pretends granted the divorce to Tom Noe federal prison for illegally fun- ular winner of 2000 120 Perfect hairpiece? 41 British ___ 105 Earth tone from his wife, Bernadette. neling $45,000 to Bush’s 2003 election 122 It’s opposite the point 42 Vacation spot 107 “The Divine That a divorce was granted re-election campaign. 51 Danish architect 123 ___-car 45 Middle name of “The Comedy” poet isn’t itself news. But in this case, Reached in Key Largo, Jacobsen 124 Pure Sage of Concord” 108 First Russian 53 Cry of pain 125 Condition 47 Good fortune Orthodox saint it involves a man who nearly Bernadette Noe, 49, was upset 55 UN worker 126 Jumping-off point 50 Got nervous 109 Symbol on a staff brought down Ohio’s workers’ by an inquiry about the divorce. protection gp. 127 Time sheets?: abbr. 52 Respond to come 110 Fabled runner-up compensation fund and his wife, But in July, she opened up to 56 Nasty sorts 128 Coffee hour vessels again? 111 Latin I word who left Ohio when her hus- Marie Claire magazine in a story 58 Runs 54 Including 112 Was short band’s life collapsed. She land- about wives whose husbands 60 Haggle DOWN 57 Comedian Mort 114 Even if, for short ed at their $5 million Tavernier were in trouble with the law. 62 Expertise 1 “East of Eden” heroine 58 Phooey! 115 Big-mouthed pitcher home. 63 River nymphs 2 Metallic waste 59 Delhi wrap 116 ___ Fein 65 Esoteric 3 Wheels, so to speak 61 Shout 117 Some NCOs 67 Mascara ad 4 Zip 64 ___ facto 119 Vein pursuit Keys briefs specialty? 5 See 49 Across 66 Roseanne’s 120 Brink 71 Wicked women 6 Type of dinner maiden name 121 Fort Worth coll. Key West Fantasy 5 23-29-34. The two winners split the jackpot of $245,665. ticket worth $122,000 The Key West ticket was bought at Circle K, 3032 N. A Fantasy 5 lottery ticket Roosevelt Blvd. The other tick- sold in Key West Saturday et was purchased at a Fort night is worth $122,832.54. Lauderdale convenience store. The ticket was one of two The retailers who sold them Fantasy 5 tickets to match all tickets each receive $500. five numbers drawn — 2-15- solution Crossword Solution to the July 25 puzzle. MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 15

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Keys Business KEYNOTER 15

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Keys briefs

Molinet earns designation

Key West Realtor Rudy Molinet, principal broker of Marquis Properties Realty in Key West, has been awarded the Transnational Referral Certified designation from the International Consortium of Real Estate Associations, based in Chicago. Manager David Hecht He received it after training in cross-border client can help navigate a referrals. The trade group clearance department represents 26 real estate store filled with tons of associations from Argentina goodies that change on to New Zealand to Poland. a daily basis. Pilates studio Half Buck marks 2nd year Keynoter photo by LARRY KAHN Freddie’s Once a thriving restaurant on the water, Frosty’s is now shuttered and in foreclosure. An Pilates in Paradise is cele- attorney involved in the case says a sale is pending but declined to give specifics. Key West brating its second year at its new location at mile marker With everyone feeling the 98.8, in the yellow building pinch of a down economy, in the U.S. 1 median. Frosty’s goes ice cold one Key West shop is offer- To mark the occasion, ing customers designer names Pilates in Paradise is hosting By KAREN QUIST MARATHON was being placed in an escrow and styles at a wallet-friendly, a party on Aug. 7 to introduce [email protected] account during the foreclosure. off-Duval Street price. the public to what pilates are. Wolfe confirmed that Frosty’s Frost could not be reached for Half Buck Freddie’s, a Generally, they’re a series of Frosty’s restaurant has ended ceased operations, but said they comment. subsidiary of Key West icon stretching and tightening its run at 725 11th St. oceanside weren’t evicted. Marina operations Michie said he was unwilling Fast Buck Freddie’s, offers up exercises to tone muscles. in Marathon, and a sale is pend- have continued uninterrupted. to sink more money into the some of the same goods avail- The party runs from 4:30 ing on its building and the adja- Frosty’s waterfront location restaurant, and it was shut down able at the more upscale (and to 7 p.m. and will include cent Marathon Marina. had once been home to the popu- July 16. pricier) department store, just wine, hors d’oeuvres and free Once part of Cay Clubs’ plans lar eatery Cabots, which Cay There are indications that blocks off the Southernmost consultations. Instructors will for an array of waterfront luxury Clubs shuttered when the devel- plans are already in the works for City’s main drag. be available to meet and properties in the Keys, the marina oper’s business faltered. a new eatery there once the prop- “People like to shop here demonstrations given. and restaurant building reverted Ed Frost and partners, includ- erty sale goes through. when they’ve got plenty of Call 453-0801. to SunVest Communities USA ing his wife Loretta and local The receiver, Clearwater- money and when they don’t,” LLC of Hallandale, one of Cay businessman Dan Michie, opened based Andrew Bolnick, said the joked Manager David Hecht. Clubs’ backers, after the would- Frosty’s in March 2008, after lender in the Marathon Marina “Everything is at least half Sports store gets be developer hit the skids follow- SunVest took over the property. case was U.S. Acquisition LLC, off the Fast Buck’s price.” new management ing the real estate bubble. Frost has said he knew SunVest’s which had purchased the $20 mil- And when he says every- SunVest has since run into owners from his years at the helm lion note from Colonial Bank. thing, he means everything. Overseas Outfitters, a retail problems of its own in the mori- of a restaurant near their Broward Bolnick said the Marathon Half Buck Freddie’s con- operation next to U.S. Coast bund real estate market. The County headquarters. Marina complex is one of 25 tains a hodgepodge of house Guard Station Marathon that marina and restaurant building This past spring, when two for- properties worth a total of about wares, ceramics, furnishings, sells, among other things, are now in the hands of a receiv- mer Cay Clubs/SunVest properties $500 million that he’s currently light fixtures and lamps, dec- sporting goods, athletic shoes, er as part of a foreclosure. were purchased by Connecticut- managing. It’s a business he’s orative items and clothing for bicycles and skateboards, is Marathon attorney John J. based Summit Development, Frost been in for nearly 30 years. men, women and children. under new management and Wolfe explained that a receiver in said he was trying to pull together His role as a receiver is to “The motto around here is has a new staff. a foreclosure case makes sure the a partnership to buy the 11th Street “preserve and protect” the value all the glamour, half the New manager Jeremy property is properly managed complex. of the asset. Whenever possible, price,” Hecht said. Peterson recently moved to until the case is resolved. Wolfe is But Frost left the restaurant a he said, he looks to turn proper- Plus, the wide array of the Keys from Charleston, the local attorney representing month ago, Michie said, and ties around, turning nonperform- merchandise is constantly S.C., where he was a project Andrew Bolnick, who was moved to Fort Lauderdale. ing assets into performing ones. changing. manager for a construction appointed receiver by Monroe Michie said Frosty’s was At the very least, he said, “we Half Buck Freddie’s, 920 company. Joining him is his County Judge Ruth Becker. apparently months behind in its stop the problems and stabilize” Caroline St., is open daily father Mike Peterson, a Big Wolfe said a sale is pending on rent — something Michie says he the properties. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; for Pine Key resident and now the marina and restaurant proper- wasn’t aware of because he was- In some cases, such as with more information, call 294- the service manager of the ty that should close within the n’t involved in the day-to-day the Marathon Marina, Bolnick, a 5049 or check out www bike department. next month. He declined to iden- operations. Michie said he was licensed real estate agent, also .fastbuckfreddies.com. tify the prospective buyers. under the impression that rent negotiates the sale. MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 16

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Keys briefs

Call goes out for O-negative blood

The Community Blood Centers of South Florida says there’s a critical need for O-negative blood, and hopes Keys residents with that type will step up to donate. A bloodmobile will be at the following locations: ◆ Today, noon to 6 p.m., Winn Dixie, Big Pine Key. Donate and receive a shirt or other gift. ◆ Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lower Keys Medical Center, Stock Island. Donate and receive a gift. ◆ Friday, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., U.S. Customs, 2000 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West; donate and receive a gift. Also, the Moose Lodge, 700 Eisenhower Drive, 3 to 8 p.m. Donate and receive Florida Marlins tickets. ◆ Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Schooner Wharf Bar, 202 William St. Donate and receive a pint of brew or other prize. NBC ‘Today’ weather anchorman Al Roker (right) hams it up while videotaping an arm-wrestling segment Sunday at Sloppy Joe’s with 2004 Hemingway look-alike winner John Two dance camps Stubbings. Roker did Weather Channel broadcasts from Key set for Marathon West Monday and Tuesday, and a ‘Today’ broadcast from the Southernmost City on Tuesday. Have a child who loves to twirl around the house? Girls and boys ages 5 to 9 are invited to attend a dance 8th time’s camp this Saturday and the next one, Aug. 8, from noon to 4 p.m. Children can attend a charm either one or both days. Camp is limited to 12 students per day and is at Theo Texas man wins Papa crown & Ganine’s Dance Center, 11450 Overseas Highway, after years of falling short Marathon. They came, they drank, they Saturday night at Sloppy The beginning fundamen- sweat in heavy wool sweaters, they Joe’s, the past Hemingway win- tals of ballet, jazz, modern crowned a new leader, and they left. ners chose David Douglas, a 55- and character dance will be The 29th annual Hemingway year-old Cypress, Texas, taught. There will also be Days festival in Key West over mechanical contractor. It was his dance-related crafts, games, the weekend drew the usual trib- eighth time competing. light snacks and other activi- utes to the author, who lived in Hemingway Days ran from ties. Cost is $50 per day. the Southernmost City in the July 21 — Hemingway’s 110th The instructor is Laura 1930s and wrote many of his birthday — until Sunday, and Photos by ANDY NEWMAN/FLORIDA KEYS NEWS BUREAU Fowler. most famous works there. included readings and book sign- Pre-registration is Of course, the highlight of the ings, an awards ceremony for the Ernest Hemingway look-alikes (top) begin the annual Running required. Send an e-mail to weekend for most, as it is every literary competition directed by of the Bulls, a whimsical — but much safer — answer to the Fowler at laura.fowler@ year, is judging for who gets to author and Hemingway grand- event of the same name in Pamplona, Spain. This was on gmail.com. wear the crown of best daughter Lorian Hemingway, and Saturday. Then that night, David Douglas (above) beams after Hemingway look-alike for the a one-man play exploring the liter- winning the 2009 Papa Hemingway Look-Alike contest at coming 12 months. ary legend’s life and motivations. Sloppy Joe’s Bar on Duval Street. MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 17

Keynoter Keys Living Wednesday, July 29, 2009 17

Florida Keys JEAN’S BEAMING: Business Cards Jean Annylusse (right) is all smiles now that he’s got a th smooth ride to get IslamoradaIslamorada Office openingOffice Now November Open 17 through the streets of Key West. The Key West Publix clerk won Friday’s United Darel D. Pruett, D.O. Way of Monroe Board Certified raffle for an X-Speed 50R Skin Cancer • Surgery of the Skin • Diseases of the Skin scooter. Just 200 Microsurgery tickets were sold at 664-8828 872-0090 296-3334 $10 each. Sharing the joy is the store’s 82883 O/S Hwy. MM 30 1010 Kennedy Dr. assistant grocery Ste.304 manger, Frank Duarte. ISLAND VILLA GENERAL CONTRACTOR Keys briefs We can build anything...COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL Material prices are DOWN! Labor costs are DOWN! Hours have changed Island Counseling is at 818 White Rapids, Mich. After visiting the FREE ESTIMATE AND CONSULTATION St., Suite 7. Turtle Hospital while on vaca- at Key West library tion, he decided he wanted to John Esslinger Airplane lovers work there, so at age 26, he went State Certified • General Contractor - CGC*057773 The hours of the Children’s back to college and got a bache- 305.664.8900 • 81681 O/H, Islamorada, Florida and Young Adult Room at the meet on Saturday lor’s degree in biology at Aquinas Key West library are limited College in Grand Rapids. through Aug. 22. The Marathon chapter of the The room will be open from 2 Experimental Aircraft Associa- to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, tion holds its next monthly gath- Wednesdays, Thursdays and ering at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 1 at the Saturdays, and from 9:30 a.m. to chapter’s hangar at the east end of 5:30 p.m. on Fridays. The 10:30 Florida Keys Marathon Airport. a.m. Wednesday toddler story Burgers will be served. hour is no longer held. Call 731-0013. The library is at 700 Fleming St. For more information call 305-292-3595. Immigrants’ story up for discussion Here’s help to quit smoking The Marathon Library Book OPEN HOUSE: FRIDAY JULY 31, 2009 • 10AM - 3PM Discussion Group meets at the A program called Quit library on Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. to 6099 Overseas Highway, Keys RV, Lot 25W Smoking Now is beginning two discuss “Unaccustomed Earth” new group sessions in Key West. by Jhumpa Lahir. The first starts Aug. 3 at 6:30 It’s a collection of short stories p.m. at WomanKind. The second about families who have emigrat- begins on Aug. 5 at 11:30 a.m. at ed from India for education and Island Counseling. Each session professional jobs. It tells of how is about an hour long and runs for they and their offspring cope with six weeks. acclimating to American life. The program, presented by the Florida Keys Health Education Turtle Hospital Center, provides the tools you administrator speaks need to quit with success and live MOTIVATED SELLER – MAKE AN OFFER tobacco-free. The Quit Smoking Now program was designed by Monroe County’s Save-A- Own a Waterfront vacation spot in the Florida Keys. This 1 bedroom, 1 ex-smokers for those who want to Turtle, a nonprofit organization bath mobile home has an attached +/- 12’ x 18’ Florida Room/Living become ex-smokers. aimed at educating people about Room. Approx. 30’ of docking. Full size bathroom. New cabinets and Financial assistance for nico- sea turtles, hears from Turtle eat at counter in the kitchen. This unit also comes with a charming tine replacement therapies is Hospital Administrator Ryan available for those who qualify. Butts when it meets at the hospi- screened-in porch for entertaining. This property is designated permanent Call 743-7111, Ext. 205. tal, mile marker 40 oceanside, at RV - Live in or take out and build. $165,000 (MG) WomanKind is at 3142 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3. Northside Drive, Suite 101. Butts is originally from Grand MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 18

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 18 KEYNOTER Keys Sports & Outdoors Keys briefs Gillis wins Hemingway

Vincent, Rea RUNNING win Del Brown The Papa 5K draws runners ◆ 25 to 29: Bonnie Wood, Greg Vincent of Grand Key West, 23:14. Bahama Island caught seven from all over ◆ 30 to 34: Tracy McDonald, permit on fly to win the Big Pine Key, 24:20. 2009 Del Brown Invitational Keynoter Staff ◆ 35 to 39: Kirsten Perla, Permit Tournament honoring Powder Springs, Ga., 22:11. the late angling legend. They came from as near as ◆ 40 to 44: Mariaetcher, Fort Vincent earned the title of your Keys neighborhood and Lauderdale, 25:20. grand champion fishing with from as far as Norway, as near as ◆ 45 to 49: Laura Montararo, Capt. Justin Rea of Sugarloaf Miami, as far as California, Pompano Beach, 27:42. Key in the Key West tourna- Utah, Wisconsin, Indiana, ◆ 50 to 54: Beth Howell, ment, held last week. Rea Virginia and other parts north. Blacksburg, Va., 24:44. was named the tournament’s But when it came down to it, ◆ 55 to 59: Ada Duffy, grand champion guide. it was a local, Key Wester Jason Miami, 27:45. Vincent’s permit ranged Patchett-Gillis, who won ◆ 60 to 64: Belinda from 18 to 30 inches for a Saturday’s Hemingway Days Aubuchon, Nokomis, 31:02. total of 166.25 inches worth BW Promo 5K Sunset Run ◆ 65 to 69: Pat Kersey, Big 1,000 points. The pair’s 30- through Key West. Pine Key, 29:50. inch permit was also the Patchett-Gillis finished in 17 ◆ 70 to 74: Audrey Slee, Vero tournament’s largest permit. minutes, 3 seconds, just ahead of Beach, 41:54. Mike Allen of Key West Jon Williams of Miami, who ◆ Masters: Marci Kirsch, caught six permit for a total crossed the finish line 13 sec- Plantation, 22:25. of 137.65 inches worth 900 onds later. Rounding out the top ◆ Military winner: Anna points to earn the title of run- three was Don Wennerstrom of Dixon, Key West, 28:00. ner-up grand champion. Delray Beach, in at 17:30. Capt. Will Benson of Key Among women, the No. 1 Male West guided him. overall runner was Julie Blanco ◆ 14 and under: J.P. Martin, Scott Crippen of Port of Houston, finishing in 19:39. Cudjoe Key, 22:05. Saint Lucie was named the She was followed at second and ◆ 15 to 19: Jozef Roman, first runner-up angler with third, respectively, by two Key West, 19:13. four permit for a total of 75.5 women well known in Keys run- ◆ 20 to 24: Michael Labrada, inches worth 500 points. ning circles, Laure Grube of Key West, 22:01. Anglers on 16 boats Marathon at 21:13 and Joan ◆ 25 to 29: C.J. Wren, Boca caught a tournament record Scholz of Tavernier at 21:39. Raton, 17:55. 27 permit during the event. Following are the top finish- ◆ 30 to 34: Joe Perez, Miami Brown was an interna- ers by age division, and certified Springs, 18:25. tionally acclaimed angler by the Southernmost Runners ◆ 35 to 39: Matthew Novack, Jason Patchett-Gillis, 20, of Key West crosses the finish line as who died in 2003. Club. For complete results, go to Delray Beach, 18:19. ◆ the top overall finisher with a 17:03 time in the Hemingway run www.KeysNet.com/sports. 40 to 44: Jasper Bell, on Saturday. Miami, 19:07. Flotilla offers Female ◆ 45 to 49: Tom Kasprik, ◆ Miami, 24:06. Doughtry, Key West, 35:47. boating courses 14 and under: Jane Boca Raton, 20:17. ◆ ◆ Welzien, Sugarloaf Key, 26:02. ◆ 50 to 54: Michael Miller, 65 to 69: William Masters: Andres Hillar, ◆ 15 to 19: Priscilla Welzien, Cocoa, 20:57. MacIboba, Key West, 26:04. Coral Gables, 18:07. U.S. Coast Guard ◆ 70 to 74: Francis Masat, ◆ Military winner: Joe Auxiliary Flotilla 13-08 is Sugarloaf Key, 23:30. ◆ 55 to 59: Bart Francis, Key ◆ 20 to 24: Kelly Baird, West, 26:02. Key West, 35:50. McGovern, Key West, 19:31. offering two boating safety ◆ 75 and over: Terry training sessions. Boynton Beach, 25:17. ◆ 60 to 64: Harold Kessler, The Weekender Boating Safety and Seamanship Class will be offered this Saturday and Sunday at the Boy Two more 5Ks upcoming Scouts of America Sea Base on Lower Matecumbe Key. Coast Guard, RUNNING Preregistration takes place Key West. Sessions begin at 8 a.m. Cost on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cost to enter is $20 ($25 on for singles is $45, for cou- Grim’s Grill ishes at Coast Guard Sector Key Half Shell Raw Bar, 321 race day, and there are dis- ples, $70. West at the foot of Grinnell Margaret St. Call 292-8822 for counts for youths). Awards will An eight-hour GPS For stage events Street, at the Coast Guard gate. more information. be given in various age cate- Mariners course is offered The next two events on the Cost to enter is $25 (there are Proceeds benefit the gories. Preregistration is from 5 Aug. 22 at St. James Keys’ running calendar are the discounts for youths). Southernmost Coast Guard to 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at Grim’s. Fisherman Church, mile Guardians of Paradise Coast Awards will be given for first Enlisted Association. Call 292-4767 for more infor- marker 87.4, Islamorada. For Guard 5K Run and the Grim’s and second places in age divi- The Grim’s Grill Conch mation. information, call (888) 470- Grill Conch Pride 5K. sions from 14 and under to 65 Pride 5K is at 7:30 a.m. Aug. Proceeds benefit the Key 5566 Ext. 1, or 896-1964. 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Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Keys Fishing KEYNOTER 19

AT A GLANCE Offshore It’s not only about the lobster A sigh of relief could be heard all over the charter Dolphin, tuna, Captain’s test their docks this past week, as the Column skill at deep dolphin catches picked up snapper and more dropping for nicely. snowy Capt. Don Reichert from biting the lines grouper and the World Wide Sportsman queen snap- Marina was in 370 feet of Today and Thursday are lobster per. An elec- water and made his day with a mini-season, but you’d be wrong tric outfit is nice bunch of gaffer dolphin. to forget about fish while you’re the ticket to To define “gaffer,” that’s a out there focusing on the bugs. success, as dolphin one opts to gaff rather This week, the offshore bite in this tech- than lift into the boat. Gaffer- the Middle and Lower Keys is nique size dolphin are usually more most consistent at the humps. requires 10 than 5 or 6 pounds. Targeting tuna is producing pounds or catches of fish in the 5- to 10- Chris Johnson more of lead pound range, with the occasional to get the Reef Check out this Real good catches of fish over 20 pounds making its bait to the bottom. There are sever- way to the boat. Captains are al captains throughout the Keys 70-pound bull snapper, including yellowtail, dolphin landed mutton and mangrove, are using live bait or butterfly jigs who own the requisite equipment aboard the hitting the dock throughout with success throughout the day. and are well versed at this fun fish- the Upper Keys. This is due But some are trolling small jigs, ing for big catches. ‘Hang Em High’ to the fact that the snapper such as Billy baits or Japanese The inshore wrecks and rough out of Whale are getting ready to spawn feathers. The trolling bite is best bottom patches are producing a Harbor Marina and going into a “glut” mode in the early morning or later in good mutton snapper bite on live in Islamorada. just before spawning. the evening, when the boat traffic baits. They will also respond well The angler is Capt. Don on the K Kay is at a lull. to a butterflied ballyhoo, prefer- Gary Lasky of IV had owner Don Kalis in Traveling to and from the ably fresh, although frozen will Coral Springs. town recently and bailed the humps, captains are finding dol- also work. The captain muttons, ending up with a phin anywhere from 11 to 18 There is also an abundance of and mate were boxful from 6 to 12 pounds. miles out. Most are gaffer size, amberjack ranging in size from Capt. Jack Many captains are switch- but quite a few slammers are just legal to 50 pounds. They will Falcoucci and eat just about any large live bait, or ing gears and beginning to showing, as well. Fish are being Nick Campbell. live bait the near reef area caught trolling weed lines, or you can toy with them with your from depths of 140 to 200 sight fishing and pitching baits to lighter tackle and butterfly jigs. The night fishing for mangrove the fish, cut the leader as close to feet. After catching their live cruising fish. Be sure to carry at Ollie Soininen and his son, snapper is best described as silly. the hook as possible. bait — cigar minnows, least a few live baits with you, Uhule, came all the way from Capt. John “Muz” Musacchia I took Bob Keeney and his pilchards, ballyhoo or blue since sometimes the slammers Finland to fish aboard the Mr. Z of the Muzzy Struck had an excel- two sons, also from Missouri, out runners — the little wigglers will refuse a dead bait but will out of the A&B Marina in Key lent bite on two consecutive in the Gulf for their very own up- are fished just off the bottom instantly inhale a live bait such as West and weren’t disappointed. nights. Capt. Howard Kelly from close-and-personal shark in likely areas. The yield a threadfin herring or a pinfish. They hit the 240 wreck, every Fin Chaser Charters and Capt. encounter. We anchored on a could consist of king macker- Capt. Jack Carlson of Two drop bent the rod, and the anglers Pete Testa from Native Sun grassy flat in 2 to 3 feet, put the el, bonito, dolphin, wahoo, Conchs Charters in Marathon put were rewarded with good fight- Charters also report hot man- bait in the water, and the action mutton, grouper, African pom- his client, Zvi from Fort ing 25- to 50-pound jacks. grove action during the cooler commenced almost immediately. pano, blackfin tuna and more. Lauderdale, on a pack of football- Many captains at the 7 Mile nighttime hours. Most fish aver- We caught 12 sharks in all, size blackfin tuna at the Marina in Marathon are boating age 2 to 3 pounds. including a couple of nurse, a Gulf and bay Marathon humps. They then big muttons day after day, includ- The action takes place in 45 small bonnet head and lemons up ing Capt. Chris Morin on the feet of water on the top edge of to 8 feet long. All were released For productive snook and found slammer dolphin on a Walk About and Capt. Bucko the reef. Most captains use live unharmed. redfish catches, one must weed line 13 miles offshore, Platt on the No Slack. baits — pinfish are best — on The permit action in the Gulf catch the tide just right. One where they landed a 30-pound My client, Brian Varani of small, 1/4-ounce jig heads. When is wild, as exemplified by Capt. such area where tide can be bull using a C.J. Squid lure. Falls Church Va., caught a nice fishing at night, remember not to Justin Rea’s performance in the less of a factor is the beach Capt. Jimmy Gagliardini of red snapper in 125 feet of water shine light over the side of the Del Brown Invitational Tour- area from East Cape to High Caliber Charters in Key last week. It was short, so we boat, as this will spook the fish. nament in Key West last week- Middle Cape and beyond. Colony Beach also had success released it, but he also caught The Goliath grouper rule the end. His angler, Greg Vincent of As long as there is current with 5 to 10-pound tuna at the keeper mutton and lane snapper, day throughout the Gulf waters. Grand Bahama Island, caught running (and there always is), humps, and slammer dolphin 16 amberjack and Jack crevalle. Most everyone who had been seven permit on fly to earn the one can usually find a bite of miles out. The yellowtail bite is still scouting lobster spots for mini- title of grand champion. Vincent’s snook, redfish and/or tarpon. On the Catch-em-All based in excellent, with numerous flags season say the area is absolutely permit ranged in size from 18 to A nice day is to take a lunch the Middle Keys, Capt. Jeff Shelar making an appearance in 60 to 90 covered with them. 30 inches, and his 30-inch fish and lots of jigs and live bait, put his angler, Greg Zujus from feet of water. Copious amounts of They do provide good sport was the tournament’s largest. and just fish the heck out of Connecticut, on a monster 5-foot chum and a variety of fresh and for those seeking a wrestling the beach from your boat or 51-pound bull dolphin. They were frozen bait are the ticket to suc- match with a fish the size of a Capt. Chris Johnson special- by walking and casting. fishing a small weed line 17 miles off Marathon. He threw a bally- cess. The best fishing occurs Volkswagen Beetle. Just be sure izes in offshore, Gulf/bay, bottom, early in the morning or in the to use a circle hook when target- wreck and reef fishing with — Brad Harding hoo at the fish twice with no luck, www.Islamorada but then tossed a live threadfin evening. Capt. Marlin Scott ing these monsters, and do not lift SeaSquared Charters out of the 7 SportFishing.com herring to seal the deal. reports limits every day back at them from the water when remov- Mile Marina. He can be reached While fishing the humps, the docks at the Hurricane Hole ing the hook. If you are unable to at 743-5305 or www.SeaSquared adventurous anglers may want to Marina in Stock Island. remove the hook without injuring Charters.com. MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 20

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Lic SP3764 DESIGN • BUILD • REMODEL Additions 305-797-8155 We Show Up!! We also Install Pavers Windswept A/C & Appliances L&S 391B 305-664-1010 “Shut Your Windows, Shut Your Doors, CLEANING SERVICES LANDSCAPING A division of Advanced You Ain’t Gonna Be Hot No More!” Construction Corp. Lic # CG C059321 Great Prices, Good Service, Good People Maids N Paradise ADVERTISE HERE.. Lic # CAC05698 (305)289-1748 Cleaning: Res., Comm’l Rentals. Contractors are DRL LANDSCAPING, INC. Organizing, Small Repairs. Landscaping Specialty Contractor ROOFING CONTRACTORS JoAnn 305-509-2705 required to list their Installation • Maintenance • Tree Triming AUDIO/VISUAL Lic# 1542. Serving the Keys Since ‘81 743-4738 license number(s) WE WILL MEET OR BEAT KLEEN-RITE SERVICES Sales, Service, Installation Year Round Res/Com/Vacation Rentals For more info, call Laura, 743-5551 GREEN SIDE UP ALL PRICES!! Full Service Roofing Contractor D'ASIGN SOURCE Hurricane Prep • 24/7 Contact person Landscaping Service & Maintenance 305-743-7130 · Lic CGC026675 Specializing in Metal and Tile Roofing Systems 770-265-9811 305-289-3381 Fl. State Cert. Since 1982 We Cover The Florida Keys HOME CARE Free Estimates 305-587-9031 T. Ryan Contracting, Inc., Little Torch Key, Fl COMPUTER (305) 872-9214 Lic. CCC025496 BOAT TRAILERS HOUSE DOCTOR WWW.TRyanContracting.com Same Day Service THE YARDMAN SOUTH SEAS RIGGING HURRICANE SEASON Home Maintenance Specialist Beautifying The Keys One Yard at a Time Your Boat Trailer Specialist! Back Up Your Data On-Line 305-896-9200 Lic# GS0900023697 Cutting Grass, Bushes & Weeding. SCREENING Sales • Service • Boat & Trailer Storage 1-800-217-2244 Call 849-2786 KIRK WILL SHOW UP 3800 O/S Hwy, MM 49 Marathon 289-3330 HOME RE-DECORATING-AFFORDABLE RESCREENING COMPUTER REPAIR Keep the Mosquitoes Out! BUYING GOLD A Fresh Look - Redecorate in a Day LAWN SERVICE Pools, Patios, Porches, Etc. Using Existing Furnishings • Affordable lic. # 5867008 1-786-281-3553 WE BUY GOLD Hunter’s Lawn & Yard Service Teal Technologies, Inc. Staging for Resale • Move-ins • Organizing WE PAY MORE ! No Job Too Big • No Job Too Small Business/Residential Solutions Lybrand Redesign 305-292-2682 JUST AS GOOD, FOR HALF THE PRICE WE COME TO YOU! Microsoft Certified www.LybrandRedesign.com Free estimates STUMP GRINDING (305) 304-1805 System Engineer License# 2924200 96980 Servers-PCs-Software-Training Aaron Hunter 305-879-3794 CABINETS Wireless Networks-Cabling-etc. HOME IMPROVEMENTS STUMP GRINDING [email protected] PAINTING FREE Estimates From Keywood Cabinets www.TealTech.net 872-9877 No Particle Board (305) 481-6981 Mike Olness Construction, Inc. PAINTING BY LUIS Remodeling • Kitchens • Bath • Tile Est. 1989 Roof Painting • Pressure Cleaning TIKI HUTS 743-6596 CONCRETE DESIGNS,ARTISTIC Middle Keys 305-240-0817 Int/Ext • Res/Comm • Faux Finish Lic. & Insured SP3637, SP3638 Lic#SP3877/Insured 786-218-2599 CARPET CLEANING TIKI HUTS CONCRETE SPECIALISTS PARTY HALL FOR RENT WE SHOW UP! Deco Coatings, Custom Stamping, NEW Staining & Sealing ADVERTISE HERE... for as low as $47.04 per mo. MARATHON ELKS LODGE & ROYAL PLUS Stampover Tile, Terrazzo & Asphalt WEDDINGS, GRADUATIONS CARPET, TILE & UPHOLSTERY Faux Coral Columns & Concrete For more info, call Laura, 743-5551 BIRTHDAYS, ETC. REPAIR CLEANING Counter Tops 305-289-0417 Water Extraction / Drying Free Est. & Recession Specials HOUSE PAINTING 305-664-0099 24 Hour Emergency Service Lic SP3136 & Insured Lic# CYC000002 Serving Middle & Lower Keys PLUMBING (305) 296-8083 305-923-0654 Painting • Home Improvement Mention this ad for 10% Off Mention this ad, get 10% or $200 max off! Ernest E. Rhodes PLUMBING TILE & MARBLE New Life Painting & Home Imp. Licensed CFC1427241 CONCRETE-DOCK REPAIR (Lic. # SP3578) 849-0293 or 743-2431 10700 5TH Ave, Gulf, Marathon CARS FOR CASH 743-7072 Remodels & New Construction HUGH BARTELS Cleaning & Sealing. For free quote WE BUY CARS FAST FOR CASH! Seawall Restoration & Beautification call Chris Kelsey 305-393-6690 Inter/Exter.Pressure Cleaning MARATHON PLUMBING, INC (Lic 457) Clear Title Only Wood Dock Replacement, Concrete Lic # SP 3820 & Insured. 35 Yrs. Exp., Free Est. Quick Service Sewer Installs • Drain Cleaning • Backflow 4& 6 Cylinder Vehicles Resurfacing, Boat Lifts, Decorative Coatings Preventor testing • General Plumbing Free Est. #Eng232 Call Mark 289-7350 Lic #SP910 & Insr'd. 743-5918 (305) 394-9911 305-304-3055 or Fax 305-289-3389 VACATION HOME PREP CERAMIC TILE CONSIGNMENT HURRICANE SHUTTERS POOL REMODELING Keys Vacation By Design MONA’S CONSIGNING WOMEN Jim Rutherford Construction Toby Pools, Inc. Grocery Shopping ** Party Planning DICKSON TILE 114th St. Town Sq. Mall, Marathon Impact Windows & Doors Pool Remodeling/Diamond Brite Gift Baskets ** Personalized Service CUSTOM TILE & MARBLE INSTALLATION BIG CLOTHING SALE! Always Buying Stand-By Generators Lic. Ins. CC# SPC1500 Call (305) 304-9400 Lic: SP1280 & INSURED 305-743-0971 Costume Jewelry! 305-297-2854 (Lic. # CRC 1327162) 305-797-3027 305-289-7222 or 305-879-1618 Or visit www.keysvacationbydesign.com Advertise Here for as low as $47.04 per monthC For more info, call Laura at 743-5551. Order deadline: Friday noon for the following Wednesday issue *Contractors are required to list their license number(s) Keynoter NEW TAB size Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 21

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A A A A A A A A A A A A items will be disposed of which is Monroe County miles Southeast of Tav- at this site on August 1, Branch Courthouse, ernier Key, in the Atlantic 2009, or as posted to sat- 3117 Overseas High- Ocean, inMonroe Coun-

A A isfy owner lien for rent way, Marathon, Florida ty, for the purpose of per- due in accordance with 33050. The estate is tes- forming live rock aqua- No. 2259800 State Statutes 83.801 to tate and the date of the culture activities for re- 83.809. Seller reserves decedent’s Will and any searchand experimental Notice Of Public Sale the right to overbid. All codicils are May 13, purposes.RENTING? auction for towing and items or spaces may not 1996. The names and storage lien in accord- be available on date of addresses of the person- AnyoneBUYING? having any ques- ance to Florida Statute sale. al representative and the tions or comments re- Section 713.78 to be held personal representative’s garding the proposed on 08/12/09 at 9:00 A.M. Publish attorney are set forth be- projectSELLING? should filethem in by Advanced Marine July 25, July 29, 2009 low. writing with the Division Towing Recovery Florida Keys Keynoter of Aquaculture.Use the 1203 Salvage Inc., All creditors of the dece- Governor’s Square Bou- 55 Transylvania Ave. dent and other persons levard,Keynoter 5’’Floor, Mail Sta- Key Largo FL 33037 No. 2442800 having claims or de- tion GS47. Tallahassee, for the following vessel: mands against dece- FloridaClassifieds 32301, on orfor be- MEETING NOTICE dent’s estate on whom a fore 500 p.m. on the copy of this notice is re- 8mday of September, 1981 CARVER A A A A all your real HULL ID/ The District Board of quired to be served must 2009. file their claims with this Telephone: OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 CDR000120980 Trustees of Florida Keys (305) 743-6565 DAYS AFTER THE estate needs. Community College will court WITHIN THE LAT- Publish ER OF 3 MONTHS AF- Facsimile: DATE OF SERVICE OF August 1, 8, 15, 2009 Publish July 29, 2009 hold its Organizational (305) 743-4143 A COPY OF THIS NO- 743-5551 Florida Keys Keynoter Meeting at 5:00 P.M., on TER THE TIME OF THE Florida Keys Keynoter FIRST PUBLICATION TICE ON THEM. Wednesday, August 5, Publish 2009, in Key West, 5901 OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 No. 2473900 DAYS AFTER THE July 29, August 1, 2009 All other creditors of the No. 2334600 College Rd., on the Wil- Florida Keys Keynoter decedent and other per- liam A. Seeker Campus, DATE OF SERVICE OF Meeting Notice A COPY OF THIS NO- sons having claims or de- A A NOTICE OF SALE Board Room A-105. If a mands against the dece- person decides to appeal TICE ON THEM. There will be a Monroe FOUND No. 2462700 dent’s estate must file SMALL PARROT Tenant name followed by any decision made by the their claims with this County Tourist All other creditors of the Marathon area. Please space number. District Board of Trustees court WITHIN 3 Development Council decedent and other per- IN THE CIRCUIT Dive Umbrella Meeting call to ID. 743-8382 with respect to any mat- COURT FOR MONROE MONTHS AFTER THE ter considered at that sons having claims or de- on Tuesday August 18, CHRISTY JOHNSON mands against the dece- COUNTY, FLORIDA DATE OF THE FIRST UNIT /77A meeting, that person may PUBLICATION OF THIS 2009, 9:30am at the dent’s estate must file Mosquito Control need to ensure that a ver- PROBATE DIVISION NOTICE. batim record of the pro- their claims with this Marathon Office, 503 RHONDA FLORENCE File No. 2008-CP-083-M / ceedings is made which court WITHIN 3 107th Street, Gulf. UNIT 17 Division Probate ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED record includes the testi- MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST WITHIN THE TIME PE- WILLIE TURZA mony and evidence upon RIODS SET FORTH IN For more information

IN RE: ESTATE OF A A / PUBLICATION OF THIS contact CeCe Roycraft at UNIT 55 which the appeal is to be OSVALDO YANEZ, SECTION 733.702 OF based. A copy of the NOTICE. Dive Key West Deceased. THE FLORIDA PRO- Automotive Technician Agenda may be obtained (305) 296-3823. SALE TO BE HELD AT: ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED BATE CODE WILL BE 10 years experience re- BONEFISH BAY SELF by writing to the Office of NOTICE TO FOREVER BARRED. quired. full set of tools, the President, Florida WITHIN THE TIME PE- All Dive Umbrella STORAGE RIODS SET FORTH IN CREDITORS competent w/ Snap on 12693 OVERSEAS HWY Keys Community NOTWITHSTANDING Meetings are open to the Modis and Vantage. All- College. SECTION 733.702 OF public. MARATHON FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PRO- The administration of the THE TIME PERIOD SET data, Mitchell 5, Fla DL 33050 BATE CODE WILL BE estate of OSVALDO FORTH ABOVE, ANY required. No dopers or Executive Secretary Publish July 29, 2009 – YANEZ deceased, CLAIM FILED TWO (2) drunks, DFW, apply District Board of Trustees FOREVER BARRED. Florida Keys Keynoter Items believed to be whose date of death was, YEARS OR MORE AF- 2525 Overseas Hwy. Florida Keys Community household and garage NOVEMBER 20, 2008, TER THE DECEDENT’S Ceramic Tile Installer/ College. NOTWITHSTANDING items will be disposed of THE TIME PERIOD SET and whose social securi- DATE OF DEATH IS Tear-out needed. at this site on August 1, ty number is XXX- BARRED. No. 2488100 Exp. w/ Ref’s. & own Publish July 29, 2009 FORTH ABOVE, ANY 2009, or as posted to sat- XX-0917, is pending in W tools. 586-405-5123 Florida Keys Keynoter CLAIM FILED TWO (2) isfy owner lien for rent YEARS OR MORE AF- the Circuit Court for Mon- The date of first NOTICE OF Marathon area. due in accordance with TER THE DECEDENT’S roe County, Florida, Pro- publication of this Notice AQUACULTUREW Equipment State Statutes 83.801 to DATE OF DEATH IS bate Division, the ad- is July 29, 2009 LEASE APPLICATION Operator/Mechanic 83.809. Seller reserves No. 2451100 BARRED. dress of which is W needed for busy the right to overbid. All Monroe County Branch Personal NOTICE is hereby given construction company. items or spaces may not IN THE CIRCUIT The date of first Courthouse, 3117 Representative: pursuant to. Section Must know diesel/gas be available on date of COURT FOR MONROE publication of this Notice Overseas Highway, John C. Rodriguez 253.1 15, Florida engine repairs and heavy sale. COUNTY, FLORIDA is July 29, 2009. Marathon, Florida 541 9th Street Statutes,K that the Board equipment operation. 33050. The estate is tes- Key Colony Beach FL ofTrustees of the Internal MM 26.5 305-872-2100 Publish PROBATE DIVISION Personal tate and the date of the 33051 Improvement Trust Fund Expanding salon and July 25, July 29, 2009 File No. 2009-CP-040-M Representative: decedent’s Will and any has receivedE an applica- day spa in need of hair Florida Keys Keynoter Division Probate Peter M. Tyson codicils are October 20, Attorney for Personal tion (44-AQ-1072) from: stylist. Experience pref. P.O. Box 510071 2008. The names and Representative: Craig WatsonlUniversityY Flexible hours. Call Bert IN RE: ESTATE OF 501 Tenth Street addresses of the person- James J. Dorl, Esq., At- of Florida, Institute of & Frannie’s 872-5580 EDWARD TYSON torney Food and Agricultur- No. 2334700 Key Colony Beach FL al representative and the FORM CARPENTER Deceased. 33051 personal representative’s DeVANE & DORL, P.A. alSciences,S of 1408 24’’ Suite 12 First Street, Southeast, needed. Tools, Transpor- NOTICE OF SALE attorney are set forth be- tation & FL DL a must! NOTICE TO Professional Centre Ruskin, FL 33570. Attorney for Personal low. N Marathon, 305-289-8331 Tenant name followed by CREDITORS Representative: 5701 Overseas Highway HELP NEEDED TO space number. James J. Dorl, Esq., All creditors of the dece- Marathon FL 33050 The applicant is request- put The administration of the Attorney dent and other persons Telephone: ing approvalE of a out Lobster Traps. Start ANGUS WARNER estate of EDWARD DeVANE & DORL, P.A. having claims or de- (305) 743-6565 sovereignty submerged Sat., Aug 1st. MM 63, Bayside. 305-743-5303 UNIT /50 TYSON, deceased, Suite 12 First mands against dece- Facsimile: land aquacultureT whose date of death was, Professional Centre dent’s estate on whom a (305) 743-4143 leasepreempting. one NEED ENERGETIC Sale to be held at: March 19, 2009, and 5701 Overseas Highway copy of this notice is re- (1.0) acre of sovereignty PERSON with retail Atlantic Storage whose social security Marathon FL 33050 quired to be served must Publish submerged land, more or sales exp. for fast paced number is XXX-XX-3419, Continued on the file their claims with this July 29, August 1, 2009 less, at theC followinggeo- marina store on Long 75 & 85 Industrial Road Next Column Big Pine Key, FL 33043 is pending in the Circuit court WITHIN THE LAT- Florida Keys Keynoter graphic location: Latitude Key. Must be dependable Court for Monroe Coun- ER OF 3 MONTHS AF- - 24’’ 59.141’NlLongitude with ref. and must be 21 O ‡ Items believed to be ty, Florida, Probate Divi- TER THE TIME OF THE - 80’ 26.798’W, lyingap- or . 305-664-4860 household and garage sion, the address of FIRST PUBLICATION proximately 2.97 nautical Continued on the Continued on the Continued on the ContinuedM on the Next Column Next Column Next Column Next Column Keynoter NEW TAB size Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 22

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LOGO 55848 House For Lease Little Error: 1 Torch MM 27 Canal front Home 2/2 up plus 1/1 down $1800 pm. Call Bill 305-509-2248 email hugetv–att.net ISLAMORADA-MM 74.5 55848 2/2 Home on Deep Ca- nal. 75’ Dock. Remod- 3 x 2.0 (28.3333) eled, $1800 ‡ Deposit. 624720 NO PETS. 305-664-8272 TEMP CONSTR WORKER KEY COLONY BEACH FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDU MM 54, 2/2, Ground K0260GENERAL/MISCELLANEOUS level. 37.5’ Seawall. 305-289-0064 Call for more information. Key Colony Beach, 10th St. Fully furn., 2/2, W/D, new appl., 37’ bulk head. $1500/mo ‡ util. A A 1 yr lease. 516-779-6002 Available Now Key Largo 2/2 Unfurn., F/T Front Office Recep- Accordian shutters, HO tion and clerical duties. park w/boat ramp. $1100 55733 Excellent phone, com- A A mo. incl water. Yearly. 2 x 6.0 (85.0196) munication, & organiza- FOR SALE- 4 Cemetary Call 305-394-1150. 325653 tional skills req. 664-8828 Plots at Memorial Gar- KW-Old Town Lg. 3/2, CARRIER - GRASSY KEY/LAYTON to schedule interview. dens Big Pine Key for w/ loft, w/d, tile/wood, Pruett Dermatology. KEYNOTER>> $1000 ea Call Mary priv. deck $2400/mo ‡ 678-588-9324 K0260GENERAL/MISCELLANEOUS util. 1124 Varella St. Private Collector Wants 304-2806 Avail NOW !!

A A Rolex Dive watches and Little Torch 2/2 On stilts, Pilot Watches. Old model swimming canal, down Technical Support Military clocks & watches from Dolphin Marina. Technician II Call 305-743-4578 Also apt. 305-872-3602 Aggressively growing or cell: 305-481-4763 financial institution is cur- LONG KEY 2/1 on canal rently accepting applica- Fenced yard. Pets wel- tions for the positions list- come. F/L/S. $1750 per ed above. Applications month. 305-393-2515 may be submitted at: https://homebancshares. MARATHON 1/1 adorable cottage.

applicantharbor.com/ A A EOE M/F/D/V Unfurnished. $950/mo. C-Store w/ gas. FL Keys. F/L/S. (305) 731-9117 With or w/o property. MARATHON 2/1, 2car Partial financing poss. parking, W/D hook-up,

A A $3M annual sales. Large shed, long term. Asking $1.7M with BARTENDER NEEDED Unfurnished. $1000/mo property. Net $400K ‡ Marathon Moose Lodge. util. 305-619-6383 941-504-3498 Must work weekends. MARATHON - 2/1, very LOGO 55936 LOGO Dummy072 LOGO 55896 Error: 1 Error: 1 Apply in person. 11601 nice. Cable, water & all SALES Error: 1 1st Ave. or call 743-4528 util. included. $1300/mo, $600 dep. 305-481-1267 55936 A A PERSON 55896 or 1-239-246-1971 1 x 1.0 (14.1765) 2 x 1.0 (14.1765) WE BUY ALL GOLD

WANTED8968368 CALL A A CASH NOW. Jewelry, 629819 scrap. No waiting. www.Fla-Keys360.com/salesjobSALES PERSON AAAA Dummy0727-16:04:46 PSYCHIATRIST CNA Seeking Employ- / BAKER>DAN CLASSIFIEDS 11400 O/S Hwy. 121, Marathon 2/2. Gulf, sun- 1 x 2.0 (28.2353) GUIDANCE CLINIC/MID ment. Exp’d, compas- Mthn. Call 305-743-4603 OCEAN OPERATOR sionate & reliable. Live in/ sets! Granite kit, C/A, w/d Dummy LOGO 55853 20 Ton or more-Major Error: 1 out, excellent ref. George tiki, dock, wrkshps, 1/2 ac Dive operation has im- Call 954-394-5841 fen yrd, pets ok. $2250/ mediate full time opening Dummy mo ‡ util. 305-743-9083 for qualified Captain to 743-5551 MARATHON-3/2 fenced operate & maintain char- Come join the dynamic team at Hawk’s yard, stilt home, Lease ter vessel. Applicants Cay Resort and enjoy excellent benefits and purchase possible. should be neat in appear- competitive compensation. $1700/mo. Avail 8/1. ance, experienced, have A A F/L/S 305-481-0779 PLUMBERS Exp’d Employment opportunities include: references & be willing to Only. F/T. Must know all A DUCK KEY ANNUAL Marathon Beautiful

train as a divemaster. Ex- A A areas of plumbing & be Payroll Coordinator rental. Furn/unfurn. Pris- Clean 3/2.5 townhouse, cellent salary, paid vaca- tine, 3/2. Near Club Duck W/D, A/C, carport, com- able to run a truck on your Marina 55853Attendants Looking for a Local tion, plus bonus percent- own. Must be clean, pro- Key. $1950/mo. Owner/ munity pool. Unfurn, ages. Retail2 xAgents 3.0 (42.5098) Business? Also see the Broker 631-255-4644 ‡ fessional, speak & write Florida Keys Business $1850/mo F/L. $1000 Hall’s Diving Center & 622226 good English. Clean valid Directory in every Issue A DUCK KEY Spacious sec. Furn, $2500/mo. Career Institute, FL DL. Apply in person Part-time/On-callHAWK’S CAY 2/2 Canal, Dock, View! (305) 731-9117 Marathon, FL of the Keynoter! only. George’s Plumbing, Furn/Unfurn, Tile, C/A, MARATHON COTTAGE For appointment call HAWK’S CAY/PERSONNE 9585 O/S Hwy, Mrthn. No Pool Attendants W/D. Pets OK. $1795 ‡ 2 bedroom, 1 bath, tile 305-743-5929 K0280RESTAURANTS/BARS/HOTE phone calls. D/F/W/P Food & Beverage Servers util. F/L/S. 800-386-7969 floors, new appliances, thepros–hallsdiving.com PUTTING OUT Cooks A A AFFORDABLE MM 93 PETS OK. $900/mo LOBSTER GEAR MH 2/1, w/ office. Clean. F/L/S. 305-743-5555 Please stop by Human Resources in the Looking for a Local 3 days work. Big Pine Service? Also see the W/D, A/C, lg yard, shed, Marathon Prestigious KEYS Key. 872-9026 Duck Key Plaza Building Monday through boat ramp, beach. $995 INDIGO REEF MARINA. Friday 9am - 4pm or send a resume to Florida Keys Business Directory in every Issue F/S. 954-347-9648 3/2.5, 1600sf., waterfront NET [email protected] EOE/ DFWP of the Keynoter! w/35’ dock. Furn., pool & .COM gym! 305-289-0064 Keynoter NEW TAB size Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 23

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A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A MOVE IN NOW $195 Marathon - 2/1 duplex. Big Pine Room in lg 36’ TWIN CATS, 1427 week. Marathon. Weekly Unfurnished. $975/mo ‡ house, walk to shopping. Crawfish Certs/ traps.

AAAA or monthly. Fully furn. All utilities. F/L/S. No pets. Female pref. $500/mo. 3344 Stone Crab Certs/ AAAA Marathon, Sombrero Nr utilities & cable included. Yearly lease. Or priv trailer. $400/mo. 1400 traps. 75 x 120 Lot. All types of permits for Bch Lrg 3/2, C/A, laundry 305-289-0800 Call 305-393-3628 731-8081, 954-661-5425 $250K 305-720-0964 sale!! Rock Shrimp, King new kit, tiled thru-out, AFFORDABLE 1/1 MARATHON-2/1, New KEY WEST Large Clean Fish, S Atlantic Snapper, dockage, covered porch. Available Immediately!! Kitchen, tile flrs, w/d, a/c, Quiet, Decorator Furn. Grouper, Gulf 6 Pack reef

$1600, FLS. 731-9591 Unfurn. a/c, Cute & Clean sm fncd yrd, $1100/mo room. All util., cable & AAAA & pelagic, Commercial MARATHON WATER- Marathon Shores, F/L/S, F/L/S 305-395-0814 W/D incl. Off St. parking 43’ single diesel, Down Gulf Reef Fish, Gulf FRONT Large 2400 sq $500/mo. 305-743-6088 lela–coldwellbanker.com $235/wk 586-615-3559 East w/Perkins 6354. Full Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line Pkg. Many other ft., 3/2, new appl, lease/ Duplex - BPK 3/1 $1450 MARATHON- 2/1 w/ MARATHON Male to tower w/2 steering sta- permits avail. We buy, purchase poss. $2500 & 2/1 $1150, or $2600 Dock, Includes share 2br trailer. in adult tions, hydraulic controls. sell & broker all types of mo, F/L/S. Ed, 481-0779 mo for both ‡ util. Canal Electric/water. park, W/D, cable, A/C, $27K. Cal 305-395-5568 permits. Call before you Summerland MM 25, w/basin & ramp, part furn. $1250/mo. non-smoker. $550 incl CREST PONTOONS buy or sell! Please call for 2/2, on Lg. lot w/ Cottage. Judy, Keys to the Sea Call Bryan 942-1497 utils, $300 sec. 289-3975 Ever wonder where prices. Licensed & Bond- On canal w/ Dock & RE 305-304-1413 MARATHON MODERN all the Crest Pontoons ‡ Marathon 2BR,1BA ed. All permits guaran- Ramp. $1700/mo Dep ISLAMORADA MM 73.5 duplex, 222 ‘‘B’’ 99th St. home on water w/Dock. came from? Ft. Myers. 393-1415 or 849-0483 Call 800.955.7543 teed valid for transfer, Lg 1 BR condo. Unfurn, Lrg lot w/access to canal W/D, C/a/c. Share 4/3 many references avail. 3/2 HOME FOR RENT ‡ canal front. $1200/mo., Pets OK. $1100/mo, home $550/ mo util. John Potts Jr. 321-784- In Marathon, Large yard F/L/S. Available July 15. 1year lse. 305-509-7159 F/S 305-481-4885 5982 or 321-302-3630 and nice neighborhood. Call 305-393-3552 MARATHON 2 BR, 1BA A A www.shipsusa.com $1700/month. 743-2118 KEY COLONY BEACH furnished condo, with GULF REEF Available August 1. 1/1, $750/mo ‡ electric, BOATHOUSE MARINA

pool & dockage. A A Marathon, 50 x 18 Wet Commercial and NO W/D, NO smokers, $1200/mo ‡ util. Slip for Rent $495/mo Charter Boat Permits. NO pets, 6 month lse or Call 305-393-1843 Affordable Rates Ready to Transfer. Call longer. F/L/S 743-4133 Daily-Weekly-Monthly 305-745-1844 A A Cptn Mike 361-356-1172 Marathon Avail Aug 1st Luxury Vacation Villas BOAT HOUSE MARINA Great Loc! 1BR/1BA 2bd, 1ba ground floor w/ Key Largo to Key West Mrthn. 45’ wet slip, great Liveaboard Docks MM 101.5 Bayside up- screened porch, on Call 305-853-5000 loc! EZ access to Ocean/ Mrthn, covered deck AAAA canal. Lg open floor plan. area, priv bathhse. Free dated, park/ramp/beach, Key Largo MM 96, keyscaribbean.com Gulf. Owner finan. or rent W/D, near shopping . D/W, W/D. $1475 mo incl to own. 860-307-4807 W/D for res. Move In remodeled 2 & 1/2 room util. Call 305-923-6609 Special $450! 731-3386 $875. 786-218-0509. fully furn, w/scrn porch, COCO PLUM BEACH Marathon Beautiful ISLAMORADA MM 85 Hi def. TV, Wi Fi, W/D & Yacht Club. Annual Lse Efficiency. W/D, large A A Ocean Side! 1/1 w/loft, all utils, No smoking or Live-aboard status Very yard. $780 inc util ‡ ca- AAAA boat slip, NO SMOKE, pets. Credit ck.$1000., BPK Commercial Ware- nice, 19’x50’ slip, Call ble. Yr. Lease. 289-5658 MARATHON 2 STORY Monthly or long term F/L/S. 853-3779 house/storage Unit for Details 305-522-3041 or 617-905-8742 Houseboat w/ Apt. UP. $1200/mo 530-204-8007 KEY WEST Furnished 2 500 sf $400/mo; 1000 sf DOCK & STORAGE MARATHON JUST Reduced!! WAS ISLAMORADA BR, 1 BA condo, Old $800/mo. MM31 Indus- property – Fishermen’s EFFICIENCY trial Rd. 305-522-5841 $169K, NOW $159K waterfront 1/1 Mobile Town. Pool, gated. Point, Marathon. 305-289-8965 Home, great cond. furn/ $1700/mo. Avail. Aug. $625. F/L/S COMMERCIAL SPACE $800/mo. 305-849-7705 unfurn, beautiful quiet Annual Lease only. 1200 Sq. ft., $1000/mo ‡ – MTHN-Marine Storage:

Call John, 267-221-6042 A A Dry Slip The Boat 305-743-2300 boat trl, campers, any street, central A/C, dock LONG KEY Cozy newer util. outside storage avail. House, Marathon. Marathon BUY A LOT / clean storage ok on space, Airstream Lane, efficiency $675 mo incl Marathon Efficiency MM 53.5, Ocean Side. 35-B. Handles 10’X 38’. PAY A LITTLE! 2/1, wheels. $3 ft yr; $4 ft 6 mo $1000/mo 954-557-3179 util F/L/S. Marsha Martin, A/C, shared laundry 305-743-7277 Call 1-315-783-2431 or oceanview, scrn porch. $5 ft mo. Emil 731-3386 LITTLE TORCH 2/1, Coldwell Banker Schmitt room. Avail Aug 1st COMMERCIAL WARE- 315-938-5972 Owner fin. $135K w/$10K Propellers RH&LH, newly remodeled, on RE, 305-289-6522 $750mo F/L/S. 731-9117 HOUSE SPACE, approx. Live a board marina down. 305-393-9590 24x24, nibral, 4 blade, Open Canal, unfurn. LONG KEY MM 68.5 Marathon efficiency 800 sq. ft. 10701 6th Ave. MM 92.5 Oceanside. 3 $1200/mo F/L/S. No Gulf, Mthn. 743-5438 33 ft PROWLER TRL 2’’ shaft. 937-902-2400 Large 1/1 apt, $850 mo. 26th St., $575/mo., slips avail. Deep water. – ‡ 101 11th St. Ocean fishees aol.com pets. 941-380-2139 Also, huge 2 Br, 2 full ba, F/L $300 sec. Water Marathon Quaint retail 853-5604 or 619-0475 LITTLE TORCH KEY incl.Call 305-394-3923 office commercial space Breeze Park West. $6K Stone Crab Certs, 1650, C/A. $1400/mo. Some Marathon - Great – $5 ea; MM 27.9 Coral Shores, Marathon Large 1BR, 1 for rent. 850 SF, highway 941-809-0594 or pets ok. 305-304-7530 Location! 452 63rd St, Lobster Certs ‘‘B’’ 478 2/1, quiet on swimming BA, new dock, W&D inc. frontage/visible. 941-756-0213 - MM 47 MARATHON 1/1 ground Gulf. Tiki, elec & wtr. Up – $45 ea. 305-393-1071 canal $925/mo ‡ util. Utilities also included. (305) 923-3855 unit duplex, tiled. 5th St. to 3’ draft. $300/mo., no or 743-7626 305-304-6053 (mid-town) quiet neigh- $1075/mo. PINK PLAZA CENTER liveaboards. 743-9083 305-664-1982 WANTED: Marathon 2/1. Mobile in ‡ MM103 FOR LEASE A A borhood! $800 util. Marathon liveaboard STONE CRAB TRAPS RV park w/ many ameni- Call 305-395-13515 Marathon, Little Venice 1000 sq ft Medical Office slip. Private parking. ties. Laundry fac, screen – ISLAMORADA-Vacation CALL MARATHON 1/1 Partly 1/1, nicely furn., land- $12.00 per sq. ft. Washer & dryer. porch, waterviews. $850 Villas Starting at $249K. 239-877-1456 furn. 125th St. $850 mo scaped/fen, granite cntrs. Up to 5000 sq. ft. Office $450/mo. 910-540-6567 mo ‡ util. 305-393-9590 – 2/1, Remodeled, w/ tile plus util. F/L/S. $850/950/mo cbl/water $12 per sq ft. Mrthn Liveaboard MARATHON-26TH ST. incl. 954-295-0717 Individual executive floors & S/S appl. Hurri- Call Mike 757-630-0004 cane Impact Windows/ Docks covered deck 2/1, canal, dock, yard, after 4:40 pm. Marathon unfurnished, 1 offices 100 - 150 sq. ft. area, pvt bathhse. Free NO Dogs, F/L/S, – $250 -$350 per mo. Doors. Community boat MARATHON 1/1 Unfurn. large BR, living room W/D for res. Move In $1100/mo ‡ elec. Lve. 515 244-1005 ramp/pool. Trades Con- Garden Apt. $850/mo. kitchen, centrally located. Special $450! 731-3386 Message 973-347-7060 WAREHOUSE SPACE sidered. Century 21 All Washer/Dryer Hk-up. No $800/mo inc. water and Up to 4000 sq ft. avail. Keys, Ralph Sanchez MARATHON KEYS RV Smoker/Dogs. F/L/S. garbage. 305-393-9345 305-304-0090 A A – Drive-in or loading dock. end of park. Priv 1/1, Year Lse. 305-731-6131 furn., dock, scrn porch. Marathon’s lowest rate! A A Wanted autos all years. MARATHON NO smoke/pet $750‡util 1BD, 1BA. John 305-522-0066 Cars, vans, trucks. AAAA 34’ CRUSADER, Com- Large ground floor apt on Running or not. 720-277-1601, Dave mercial boat, $28K.1400 canal, with W/D. $875 mo MM63 - CONCH KEY Call 305-332-0483 Marathon Keys RV Park 1/1 Furn & util inc. On the ‘‘B’’ Cert’s $50 each. incl util. Avail now. 1987 SUZUKI SAMARI, 93 E. 1/1. Full size BA & Call 305-923-6609 water. $795 mo. F/L/S. 1400 Traps $15 each. kitchen, furn., $950/mo 706-463-2333 or 706- OBO 305-962-0755 Very Good condition, ‡ MARATHON 1BD new tires, 4WD, 41,467 util. Cable inc. Ref req. 397-2087, hhf–vol.com A A AA Dave buys permits Unfurn. $995 incl water. original miles, $4500. No pets. 305-743-7277 So Atl Snapper, Grouper, Call 305-289-0666 or MTHN High & Dry on the 24’ AQUASPORT-150hp 305-289-0285 MARATHON-SMALL Gulf reef, K/Mack, shark,

6th Floor, great views, A A 305-849-0466 Yamaha, Cutty Cabin, 1995 HANDI-CAP Grand furnished trailer. pool, tennis and walking sword, tuna. $$$ in 48 Bimini Top, New Fish Caravan, 62885 Miles, $550/mo incl water & distance to the beach A Sellers, List for as hours! 904-262-2869 Finder, Trailer. $2700, All elec., Runs Great!! elec. 23rd St. Ocean. $1350. 305-731-6739 low as 1.5% Buyers get AAAA Marathon 508-916-8796 Call Mark 743-1883 up to $5000 rebate. Good Tires! $3500 MARATHON 2/1 MTHN STUDIOS, gated, 26’ Edgewater Marlin 743-5045 or 731-0975 MM 106 Bayside Nice, keyswiderealty.com duplex. On canal,. pool, dkge avail. Very 250-4S Yamaha, 08, 61 well kept 2/2 Dbl wide MH 305-745-8815 KEYS Porch, tiled floors, W/D, protected. $900-$1200. hrs, ICOM, Garmin, for rent $1300 mo. Marathon Harbor Dr. dock $1350/mo. 1 Mile to Cable & utils incl. 305- Continental, Covered 786-306-8525, Nice 2/1, near airport/ Sombrero Bch 323-7537 743-9322, 240-4969 Key Largo, $35K, 786-390-7084 boat ramp. Lrg fenced yd. NET ROOM FOR RENT New appliances. 850-443-0281 Marathon, $150/week, $250K FIRM. 743-0116 References Required. .COM 305-743-7277 MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 24

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PUBLIC NOTICE (05-09) All interested parties are notified that an application dated 16 Bridge- adjacent to proposed posed project. South Florida Water Management District has March 2009, revised on 29 May 2009, has been received from the bridge - existing structure has a gap) issued an Environmental Resource Standard General Permit LPA Group, Inc. on behalf of the Florida Department of dated May 19, 2009 satisfying water quality certification pur- Transportation, District Six and the Florida Department of Existing Structure Proposed Concrete Bridges (2) suant to Section 401, Public Law 92-500, 33 USC Section 1341, Environmental Protection (FDEP) by the Commander, Seventh Horizontal: 26 feet between Horizontal: 26 feet between as amended. No parklands, wildlife refuges, critical habitat for Coast Guard District, for approval of location and plans for a pilings, normal to the axis pilings, normal to the axis of threatened or endangered species will be affected by the proposed bridge conversion over a navigable waterway of the United of the channel the channel. project. States. The bridge owner is the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. West Concrete Bridge The existing Old FEC Railroad corridor has been determined to Vertical: 14.09 feet above Mean Vertical: 15.14 feet above be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic WATERWAY AND LOCATION: Kemp Channel, on the Old High Water (existing US Hwy 1 Mean High Water Places (NRHP). In compliance with the National Historic Florida East Coast Railroad (FEC) corridor adjacent to U.S. Bridge - Existing structure Preservation Act of 1966, Section 106 (16 U.S.C 470) coordina- Highway 1 between Cudjoe Key and Summerland Key on Mile has a gap) tion between the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), Marker 23.5 to 23.8, Monroe County, Florida. FHWA, lead federal agency and FDEP has been completed. East Concrete Bridge SHPO concluded that the proposed project will not adversely CHARACTER OF WORK: The proposed project consists of Vertical: 14.68 feet above Mean Vertical 15.14 feet above affect the Kemp Channel Bridges. No residential or business dis- preservation of a segment of an abandoned railway corridor High Water (existing US Hwy 1 Mean High Water placements are anticipated in association with the proposed including a bridge conversion for use as a pedestrian crossing Bridge - Existing structure bridge conversion project. adjacent to the U.S. Highway 1 Bridge. FDEP is proposing to has a gap) replace three gaps within the existing structure with one steel and SOLICITATION OF COMMENTS: two concrete pedestrian bridges (Kemp Channel Pedestrian ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: Bridges). The overall length of the three bridges will be 116 feet Mariners are requested to comment on the placements of a bridge between abutments. The out to out width of all three bridges will The Federal Highway Administration, the lead federal agency, protective fendering system and other navigational safety issues, be 11 feet 6 inches. The project also includes repairing and resur- had determined that the proposed action is a Programmatic including need for clearance gauges and extent of nighttime nav- facing the existing structure and adds railings in missing areas. Categorical Exclusion for the purposes of the National igation past the bridge site. The project will serve as part of the FDEP Office of Greenways Environmental Policy Act. The documents are available for and Trails, Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail and be used for review at the above address, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. Interested parties are requested to express their views, in writing, various recreational activities. The steel pedestrian bridge will to 5:00 p.m. The bridges are located in the floodplain. The 100- on the proposed bridge project including its possible impact on exhibit navigational lights marking the navigational channel for year flood level is 13.6 feet, mean sea level (MSL) at the pro- minority and/or low income population, if any, giving sufficient boaters. Lane closures on U.S. Highway 1 Bridge may be required posed steel bridge, while elevation of the low member of the detail to establish a clear understanding of their reasons or sup- to place structural members and proprietary pedestrian bridges. bridge is 15.62 feet, mean sea level. At the west concrete bridge port of or opposition to the proposed work. Comments should be the 100-year flood level is 10.6 feet, MSL, while elevation of the sent to Commander (dpb), Seventh Coast Guard District, 909 MINIMUM NAVIGATIONAL CLEARANCES: low member is 14.7 feet, MSL. At the east concrete bridge the S.E. 1st Avenue, Suite 432, Miami, Florida 33131 and should be 100-year flood level is 9.6 feet, MSL, while elevation of the low mailed to arrive on or before 30 days from the date of this notice. Existing Structure Proposed Steel Bridge member is 14.7 fee, MSL. These comments will be made part of the case record. Horizontal: 88 feet between Horizontal: 88 feet between pilings normal to the axis of the pilings, normal to the axis of There is no fill associated with the construction and repair the The project manager for this bridge permit application is Miss channel the channel proposed Kemp Channel Pedestrian Bridges. It has been con- Evelyn Smart and may be contacted at (305) 415-6989; by e-mail firmed by the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) that the pro- at [email protected]; or by regular mail at the above address. Vertical: 16 feet above Mean Vertical: 16 feet above Mean posed project has no in water work, therefore no ACOE Section High Water (existing US Hwy 1 High Water 10 permit is required. No wetlands will be impacted by the pro- Permit application drawings: