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Chef Andrew Tsang is capitalizing on the nature of foodies who appreciate the quality food produced by experienced chefs, untethered from brick-and-mor- tar kitchens. For the full story, see page 18. THERESA JAVA/Keys Weekly 2 UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016 UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016 LOCAL CHATTER 3
GABRIEL SANCHEZ [email protected] HON RO T T We all forget, it happens. It’s ok to forget certain things, like to switch out the Inaugal A A laundry or to call back that friend. What’s not ok — is forgetting something R R A important when you go out on the boat. It could be as harmless as forgetting the Y case of beer everyone was relying on, or as disastrous as someone forgetting the M drain plug. So as a public service announcement, the Weekly asked locals … What’s one thing you G shouldn’t forget on the boat? O G L N $40,000 F O U T I Hole-In-One-Prize Sat, Dec 10th Florida Keys Country Club “A chum bag. I had to use my cast net once and it’s hell cleaning it,” said Capt. Turkee Bill Hartman, 4 Man Scramble of Tackle Center. $400 per team, For sponsorship info, call Mike Leonard $125 per person 305-743-7368 All proceeds to bene t Call (305) 743-3433 local projects and to register your team scholarships.
Florida Keys Contractors Association Capt. Donnie Lange, of Tack- le Center in Islamorada, said, “That’s an easy one. Beer.”
Michael Merrit, of Worldwide Sports- man’s Bayside Marina, said, “A radio. Though when I’m working I’m listening to channel 16, you still have to have tunes. I’ll usually play some classic rock.”
“Fuel. It’s often overlooked, but you can ask a captain from Sea Tow and they’ll probably tell you that fuel is the num- ber one call they receive,” said Mike Goldberg of Key Dives.
Capt. Rick Stanczyk, out of Bud N Mary’s said, “Bait. There’s only been one time that I’ve had the misfortune of leav- ing my shrimp at the dock. Thankfully I had a buddy who was out and brought me some of his extra.” 4 NATURE UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016
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Editor Sara Matthis [email protected] REEF BUILDING Director, Sales & Marketing Lesley Aaron Clusters of staghorn corals are thriving at a restoration site on White Banks Reef. ALEX [email protected] The project’s first year will NEUFELD/Coral Restoration Foundation begin with a Pilot Study involving Account Executives close to 10,000 corals being out- Hollie Will Keys group awarded $2.1 million from NOAA planted across 20 reefs, includ- [email protected] ing North Carysfort, Molasses, Anneke Patterson oral Restoration Founda- outplanted strategically to increase Sombrero, Coffins Patch, Ameri- [email protected] tion has been awarded the amount of genetic diversity for can Shoal, and Western Sambo. $2.1 million in funding these once dominant coral species. This followed by monitoring Classifieds Lynda Sheaks from the National Oceanic The grant awarded by NOAA will al- throughout the year will identify [email protected] andC Atmospheric Administration low Coral Restoration Foundation to eight best suitable reef sites for (NOAA) to restore eight reefs along take the next leap in restoration ef- the remainder of the project and Staff Writers Kristen Livengood the Florida Reef Tract to levels out- forts and will contribute to advanc- will span the entire Florida Reef [email protected] lined in NOAA’s Acropora Recovery ing the organization’s overarching Tract from Key West to north of Plan. Out of 17 coastal habitat goal of saving our world’s oceans. Monroe County. The project will Hays Blinckmann restoration organizations that Spanning almost 150 miles result in over 50,000 previously [email protected] were selected for funding through along the coast of South Florida and dominant coral species, elkhorn Gabriel Sanchez NOAA’s Community-based Resto- the Florida Keys, the Florida Reef and staghorn, being outplanted [email protected] ration Program, Coral Restoration Tract is the third largest barrier reef to restoration standards in Theresa Java Foundation is the sole recipient for in the world. Barrier reefs provide NOAA’s Acropora Recovery Plan. [email protected] a coral reef restoration project. The habitat for marine life, but are criti- The scale of this project is $2.1 million grant will be distrib- cally important for humans as well. unprecedented and shines a Office Manager uted over three years and will be They provide storm and erosion light not only on the urgency of Lynn Ritli [email protected] matched dollar for dollar by Coral protection for coastal communities, saving our reefs. Restoration Foundation. support the tourism industry, create Coral Restoration Founda- Design / Web Master Based out of Key Largo, Coral thousands of jobs, and produce tion is a 501(c)(3) organization Travis Cready Restoration Foundation operates food for millions of individuals. Sad- based in Key Largo, FL work- [email protected] the world’s largest reef restoration ly, since the 1970’s, the populations ing to restore our coral reefs, program. With six offshore coral of two key reef building species, educating individuals on the Design / Pre-Press Javier Reyes nurseries in South Florida housing staghorn (Acropora cervicornis) and importance of our oceans, and [email protected] over 50,000 corals at a time, the elkhorn (A. palmata), have declined using science to further research foundation uses innovative tech- by 92-97 percent due to various fac- and monitoring techniques. To Se habla español Keys Weekly Newspapers niques to grow threatened coral tors. As a result, these species are get involved or learn more, visit (ISSN 1944-0812) are a species which are later outplanted now listed as threatened under the coralrestoration.org. community newspaper group on to reefs. Clusters of corals are Endangered Species Act. — Contributed published every Friday by Keys Weekly Newspapers, 9709 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050. Subscription rates are $100.00 per year outside of Monroe County. Please call for all other subscription rates including over- seas mail.
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‘Tis better to give, than receive Toys for Tots & Holiday Helpers collecting gifts for local children
JASON KOLER everyone helps everyone else. All the [email protected] toys that are raised go to local kids,” Burkel added. very year, thousands of Toys for Tots drop-offs include any deserving children through- of the Islamorada Fire Stations, Capital out Monroe County benefit Bank or Ocean Sotheby’s Real Estate. from the charitable work of In Key West, the major player is Etwo leading organizations who work Wesley House Family Services which tirelessly to ensure that every boy organizes the Holiday Helpers of the and girl makes it onto Santa’s Nice Florida Keys toy drive. List. Spokesman Jeremy Wilkerson “A lot of the list comes off the relies on a partnership of 10 agencies school’s free and reduced lunch to collect toys for families who, for a list – about 5,000 to 8,0000,” said number of reasons, may not have the Toys for Tots volunteer Kyle Burkel. resources to provide for their children “We raise more toys per capita that during the holiday. any other Toys for Tots Drive in the They accept new, unwrapped toys country.” at any of their offices throughout the The drive, part of the Marine Keys plus any Centennial Bank or Keys Corps national Toys for Tots pro- Federal Credit Union branch, Royal gram, culminates with a Poker Run Furniture and Womankind. and Parade on Saturday, Dec. 17. Both organizations are also accept- The ride leaves Gilbert’s Resort in ing checks. Key Largo at 11:30 a.m. and con- For more information on the Poker cludes at the Oceanview Inn and Run contact Sgt. Lou Slagle at 305- Sports Bar in Islamorada. 401-0149. The Wesley House can be “The Keys being what they are, reached at 305-809-5000. 6 COMMUNITY NEWS UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016
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Light up Key Largo Grant writing Trolley Tour Workshop is set
The Key Largo Chamber of The Florida Keys Community Commerce will be the starting College and Grant Writing USA will point for the Light Up Key Largo present a two-day workshop in Key Trolley Tours staged on successive West on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. Tuesdays. On Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 5-6 from 9 to 4 p.m. The tuition is $455 8, Dec. 12, and Dec. 16, about 20 for instruction, workbook, and alumni decorated stops will be staged for website access. Use the discount code guests to view the holiday decora- “Chamber” to receive a $30 discount tions. Guests also have the op- off registration price. Seating is limited, portunity to disembark and shop. online reservations are necessary. Tours begins at 5:45 p.m. and Tuition payment not required at time cost $20 per person, per tour. For of enrollment. Contact Janet Darling of tickets, call 954-830-4545 or email Grant Writing USA at 888-290-6237. [email protected]. Or visit islandtimetrolley.com Businesses stage appreciation party Nazarene Church hosts movie night The local businesses of the Tradewinds Shopping Plaza will host The Nazarene Church is hav- a customer appreciation party for pa- ing a movie night on Saturday, trons on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 5:30 to Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. The fundraiser is 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy Win for the little Canes an effort of Living Waters charity the music, food and wine, games, raf- to assist community members to fles, and prizes. Raffles prizes include The Upper Keys Hurricanes B-Team beat their rivals from Marathon in obtain necessary medications. For 42-inch flat screen television smart their final game of the season at Coral Shores High School recently. In the more information contact Minister phones, and more. photo running with the ball is #42 Isaac Holmes and blocking are #32 JD Eveyln Hardee at 305-809-6173. Davis and #62 Tyler Born. CRYSTAL SEBBEN/Contributed UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016 CSHS STUDENT OF THE WEEK 7
The Upper Keys Weekly is proud to partner with Coral Shores High School fac- ulty and students in choosing “The Student of the Week.” Recipients are cho- Rosenberg Eye~Florida Keys sen on a myriad of qualifications ranging from academic standing, athletics, outstanding achievements, community involvement, individuality and moral Stanley Rosenberg, M.D. fortitude. We thank our future leaders and CSHS for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Cane Pride.” Blade Free Laser Cataract Surgery What organizations and activities • Improve Your Vision are you involved with at CSHS and why are they important to you? • Reduce Dependency on In sports I play junior varsity football and varsity soccer. I also play in band, Glasses & Contact Lenses. and play concert jazz, rock, and march- Call Our Surgical Coordinator at ing. 305-852-3686 for an Appointment Today! Who has been your biggest inspira- tion at CSHS and why? Located at 92140 Overseas Hwy, Ste 1 Definitely Coach Hearst. He was one Tavernier, FL of my football coaches. When I played he helped me learn the game very well and helped me earn my starting posi- tion. He also helps me in school and comes to my classes. I know if I ever need anything, I can ask him.
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Resurrecting InTune wood Top 10 Trending Songs Retired school teacher is an ‘upcycler’ THERESA JAVA 1. Chantaje [email protected] Shakira ariano Leone takes old wooden items and makes them new again, creating vibrant 2. This Town Mfunctional furniture. His craft is Niall Horan upcycling — breathing new life into discarded items. For example, he builds shelves out of pallets or 3. Satisfied tables from old fencing or benches Sia out of old decking. Then Leone paints “Keysy” images as a focal point using bright colors. For his commissioned pieces, 4. Minnesota Leone said he works in reverse; he Lil Yachty doesn’t take any money upfront. “People are good about hav- Shores High School, with stop. This is it,” Leone said, ing their own ideas. They usually providing the drive to then added laughing, “I’ve 5. Million Reasons tell me what they like — ibis, mahi create. (He also credits his met more people in the Lady Gaga mahi, flamingos — and we go from wife Valli, of 48 years, and last five years creating art there,” he said. their personal art collec- than I did as teacher.” Everyday, Leone cranks the old- tion. She is a writer and Leone’s work can be ies station and goes to work where published author – and found at resurrection- 6. 24k Magic his woodpile is mountainous. His their faith in God.) After wood.com. His artwork is Bruno Mars children often hum the “Sanford years teaching special on display at the Redbone and Sons” theme song when he education, social studies Art Gallery in Islamorada, arrives. But this “hyper Italian from and vocational studies, Morada Way Art Walk once 7. Aint Tryin New York” doesn’t mind. It keeps he was a dismal failure at a month, Artisan’s Market Future him busy, and five years ago when retirement. in Key West once a month, he participated in his first craft fair “I tried volunteering, the Key Largo Gallery, and and sold everything, it only fueled then fishing everyday, felt The Art Box. Contact Marty his passion to create. lukewarm about golfing… Leone at 305-321-5466 for 8. PILLOWTALK Leone credits his long teach- But I realized I needed to more information. Zayn Malik ing career, eight years of it at Coral continuously work, non- 9. Me and Your Mama Childish Gambino I have never wanted to give up performing on stage, but 10. Love on the Brain one day the tours will be over. Rihanna — Mick Jagger — billboard.com UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016 ENTERTAINMENT 9
Libations
Snook’s Anthony Frisone thinks Winona Richardson is ‘tops.’
SNOOK’S rum, blue curacao, Coco Lopez and pineapple juice. (Richardson loves this libation; she drinks them herself.) “It’s BAYSIDE really sweet and they go down easy. THERESA JAVA It pairs well with the coconut shrimp [email protected] appetizer.” When she’s not working, she newbie to the Keys, drinks coin style margaritas, which Winona Richardson has means no sour mix, just straight lime worked at Snook’s Bayside juice. Restaurant and Grand When not behind the bar, Richard- TikiA Bar since June this year. She son kayaks everyday on the bay. She and her husband sold everything, went to college for nursing, pre-med, packed their cars, and aside from a and pre-veterinarian science, “just four-hour nap she took in Nash- about everything.” She doesn’t know ville, drove 30 hours straight to get what her future holds, but she loves here with their three dogs and cat the view at Snook’s. on board seeking “a different pace.” Richardson works full-time, almost Manager Anthony Frisone said, everyday, but sometimes takes a day “She’s tops, doesn’t get better than off on Wednesdays. Visit her at the bar her.” and ask for the Blue Kokomo. Snook’s Her favorite drink to serve is is located at 99470 Overseas Highway the Blue Kokomo. It takes coconut in Key Largo.
Live Music
SNAPPER’S SKIPPERS DOCKSIDE RPM -Friday, Nov. 25 Bobbe Brown - Friday, Nov. 25 RPM -Saturday, Nov. 26 Scott Meyer - Saturday, Nov. 26 Frank C -Sunday, Nov. 27 Scott Meyer - Sunday, Nov. 27 Steven Venini - Monday, Nov. 28 Lee Sharp - Monday, Nov. 28 Billy Davidson -Tuesday, Nov. 29 Bob Bonnen - Tuesday, Nov. 29 Rob Smith - Wednesday, Nov. 30 Ronnie Molyneaux - Wednesday, Nov. 30
GILBERT’S BAYSIDE GRILLE Baga Trix - Friday, Nov. 25 Luke Sommer Glenn -Friday, Nov. 25 Shane Duncan - Saturday, Nov. 26 Terry Hanck -Saturday, Nov. 26 The Regs - Sunday, Nov. 27 The Outer Band -Sunday, Nov. 27 Bobbe Brown -Tuesday, Nov. 29 Dave Bowman -Monday, Nov. 28 Scotty Meyer -Wednesday, Nov. 30 Steve Webb -Tuesday, Nov. 29 Colbert Ultra Lite -Wednesday, Nov. 30 LORELEI’S CABANA BAR AND RESTAURANT HOG HEAVEN Brothers of Others - Friday, Nov. 25 Mavis Jamb - Friday, Nov. 25 Steve Venini Band -Saturday, Nov. 26 Mavis Jamb- Saturday, Nov. 26 Webb & Davidson -Sunday, Nov. 27 The Carousers -Monday, Nov. 28 Dennis Holmes - Tuesday, Nov. 29 Webb & Davidson -Wednesday, Nov. 3 10 COMMUNITY O I Y C EN NEWS UPPERM R ON KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016
Advent Calendar of Kindness The Keys are a giving, volunteering community. There’s so much going on — locals helping locals — that it’s hard to keep it straight. So, the Keys Weekly created a little cheat sheet, an advent calendar we’re calling it. Help out with one, or five, of the charitable calls to action below. Cut out this page and hang it on the fridge. Let’s make it merry! — Weekly Staff report
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 27 28 29 30 Dec 1 2 Southernmost 3 Coconut Cast- Buy the Buy a Christmas aways Jump Up Salvation tree for charity from 1 to p.m. Army bell — Marc House at Pincher’s Crab ringer a in Key West, Shack, Key West, bottle of Lions Club in to benefi t Kids water Marathon Come First
4 5 6 7 8 9 Lighted Bike Pa- 10 Lighted Bike Michelle Franck Let the tourists Sparkle Street Drop off an rade for Wesley Parade for and Lisa Ziels driving yellow Party for Wesley unwrapped toy Actually House at Key Wesley House are elves’ for 31 Mustang convert- House for BVMP (or a check at park within Largo Commu- in Key Colony needy Marathon ible into traffi c in Key West; POSH Wesley House the lines nity Park; cookies Beach (Dec. ‘tweens and teens; Event at Audubon offi ce for Holi- today while with Santa at 7 in Bayview gift cards needed; House for FKSPCA, day Helpers shopping Credit Union in Park 30 -731- 931 Key West Key West
11 12 13 14 15 16 Participate in 17 Drop off an un- Marathon Pay for someone Toys for Tots wrapped toy (or KAIR Donate volunteers needed Giftwrap your Grand Vin else’s toys on Poker Run & a check to any $30 for one to pack and ship boss’ desk; it hosts a Trolley layaway at Kmart Parade; bring Islamorada fi re family Christmas care packages to will make the Ride to benefi t toy; fi rst stop at station for Toys meal; call 305- military overseas; rest of the BVMP in Key Gilbert’s Resort for Tots in the 7 3- 8 cash ok too; call staff smile West and last at Upper Keys 30 -731-60 0 Oceanview Inn
18 19 20 21 22 23 By one of 00 24 Babysit for a friend Take some cheer Get Refrain from Let the iguana Call a long- raffl e tickets — just because (wine, cookies, Santa exchanging cross the road distance sold to win a etc. to an a new knowing looks relative; don’t $1,000 Publix gift elderly neighbor bottle with other locals gloat about the card; fundraiser and spend some of rum in the long line Keys weather benefi ts United at Publix time chatting Way
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Hugs for everyone! UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016 GIVING 11
Live Music | Open 4:20 – Midnight Tues – Sat RAW BAR Grilled Oysters | 16 Oysters Grilled Taps & Canned – 150 Bottled Beers
Chris Hopwood, left, and Maria Hopwood take a break from flower ar- ranging. The store generates funding to help Keys kids. Maria’s flowers help many Champion of children works tirelessly to help local children
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as all proceeds help children.) Hour 4:20-6:30 | Raw Bar Bar | Happy Full [email protected] Her store has various types of orty years ago, Maria orchids, roses, tulips, daisies, and Hopwood received the many other tropical flowers for ultimate gift —a second sale. chance at life. Given six Through flower sales, SMOKED, BAKED & FRIED monthsF to live, Hopwood says primarily, plus donations and her recovery would not have sponsorship, Maria’s Hope and My Favorite Joint been possible if not for the com- Prosperity has expanded the WE passion of others. She said it outreach. APPRECIATE was a summons to serve those “We realized there was a OUR who are not as fortunate. growing need, and that we had Make Your CUSTOMERS! “After I recovered, I made a to grow ourselves. Every year 25%25% OFFOFF promise to God to help Ameri- we give out more than $100,000 Holiday Party ENTIREENTIRE BILL!!BILL!! can families because I felt that in donations, scholarships, Reservations DECEMBERDECEMBER 1st1st this country gave me my life and supplies, and materials,” said Now! thruthru 17th17th health back,” said Hopwood. Hopwood. (Dinner(dinner only)Only) And so began her work. Hopwood’s influence has She started by simply help- trickled down the Keys to Mara- ing single parents, bringing com- thon and Marathon High School’s Ranked #1 Restaurant in the Florida Keys on fort to troubled families around Dr. Christina Belotti. Belotti is the the Upper Keys by buying food teacher sponsor for Keys to Be
and clothes, and devoting time the Change at Marathon High Fresh Local Seafood | Daily Specials to motivating their children. School. In Marathon, students Now she delivers beautiful flow- focus on homelessness and pov- Voted Best Lunch and Best Seafood in er arrangements to Upper Keys erty with a strong focus on stu- families as a way to continue the dents in special circumstances. the People’s Choice Awards of the Lower promise she once made. Her “That’s how we tied in with Keys and Key West kids and grandchildren, some of Maria, we partnered with her them in England, pitch in too. last month and had her speak at Her nonprofit, Maria’s Hope our meeting,” said Belotti. “She and Prosperity, was officially came to us last year because she founded in 2011. Her larger mis- wanted do something for gradu- sion is to assist under-privileged ating seniors. For class night, she students go on to college. donated five lap tops and two Through flowers sales, Hop- scholarships to students.” wood has gathered the funding But her outreach goes needed to support her initiatives beyond the Keys. Every Tuesday, in Monroe County. Her flowers Hopwood sends supplies to
are available at the nonprofit’s orphaned Haitian and Domini- | Cocktails Special Lunch $10 Blue Plate show room near Lazy Days can children. Every year she also Restaurant, or by delivery. coordinates a supply shipment (Hopwood hopes locals will to Cuba, as well. consider her flowers for their next ceremony or special event, 305-745-8880 | MM 22.5 Oceanside, Cudjoe Key | Lunch 11-2:30 * Dinner 5-10 12 UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016
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Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar 139 Seaside Avenue, MM 94.5, Key Largo • (305) 852-5956 • www.SnappersKeyLargo.com SNAPPERS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT offers quality dining with a Florida Keys feel at moder- ate prices in a casual atmosphere. Both locals and visitors alike are treated to a truly enjoyable Keys experience when visiting Snappers. Open daily from 11am, Sunday Brunch 10am. 9 OCEANFRONT • DAILY CHEF’S SPECIALS • LIVE MUSIC OCEANFRONT 5 Pilot House’s macadamia panko-encrusted fish is a popular choice. CHEF’S FARE: SIMPLICITY The original Harvey sandwich is deli- Professional brings cious. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter flavor to cuisine at damia panko crust then topped with Pilot House mango pineapple salsa. The fish is for important announcements like water served with coconut rice and fresh outages and precautionary water boils. THERESA JAVA vegetables and has gained notoriety [email protected] — it was featured on “Diners, Drive- Ins and Dives” on the Food Network. Tap Water, The BEST Drink in Town! here’s a new head chef at In the future, he may add Find out more: FKAA.com or 305-296-2454 Pilot House, Luigi Maestri. snapper livornese to the menu. Compared to most stereo- It’s a simple recipe, baking the fish typical restaurant chefs, in garlic, tomatoes, capers, black he’sT a little different —soft-spoken, olives and lots of fresh parsley then unassuming and seemingly relaxed. finished with a fresh beurre blanc LAZY LOBSTER NOW OPEN! Maestri joined Mark Charles at the sauce. Maestri also spoke of add- MM 102 • Bayside • Key Largo • 305-451-0565 Pilot House two months ago bringing ing a house-made pesto sauce to his 15 years experience and skill to the menu and how much he loves Lazy Days the kitchen. tiramisu. Originally from “I pay very much attention to Colombia, Mae- the details. I like colorful dishes,” stri is Latino and said Maestri. Italian. (His Italian Maestri has been a professional accent intensifies chef since 2001. He also trained as ISLAMORADA when speaking a commercial pilot. When Maestri MM 79.9 Ocean 305-664-5256 of that food.) As isn’t in the kitchen, he voraciously www.lazydaysrestaurant.com for recreating the reads new recipes, and cookbooks. menu, he said He likes watching the TV shows Chef Luigi … not yet. He’s “Chopped” and “Hell’s Kitchen.” He implemented small said he leads a “boring life” with Enjoy Relaxing Oceanfront Dining While Feasting On Exquisite changes for now his wife, who he’s been with for 25 Seafood Dishes Prepared By Chef Lupe & Bernardo. and wants to hone in on consistency years, but admits he once sampled Local Fish Delivered Daily By Keys Captains and presentation, and integrate snake on a camping trip. Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials! • Cook Your Own Catch! more local flavors and foods. “Luigi is a great fit for our opera- Lunch Begins at 11 am, Dinner Begins at 4 pm “It is stone crab season, and we tions here. He’s got the proven tal- Happy Hour 4 - 6 Daily (Bar Only) have the freshest seafood available ent to take us to the next level. We here in the Keys,” he said. Fresh are still offering our great menu and herbs and spices keep the flavors fresh seafood, but he’s going to do simple, while kicking up the quality. what he does and make it better,” Maestri, who will be turning said general manager Mark Charles. 46 years old next week, believes in The Pilot House is open ev- healthy foods. He said the hogfish eryday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. MARATHON • MM 47.3 snapper available at Pilot House is weekdays and open until 11 p.m. (725 11th Street, Ocean) 305-289-0839 extremely fresh and good for you. weekend nights. It’s located at 13 www.lazydayssouth.com He said a great option on the menu Seagate Boulevard in Key Largo. Call is the macadamia crusted hogfish, 305-451-3142 for more information. Lazy Days South prepared by first pan sautéing, fin- ishing in the broiler with citrus maca- Exquisite Oceanfront Dining with Amazing Sunset Views 14 UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016
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8. Last book you read? I only read on vacation. But it was “Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched SUPER the World.” 9. Favorite gift? A painting of an an- gry cat that’s in the front office. It was DOCTOR given to me by a patient. 20 Questions with 10. Favorite restaurant in Key Dr. Mahoney West? Mangia, Mangia! THERESA JAVA 11. Favorite restaurant in the Up- [email protected] per Keys? Every single one of them since I don’t have time to cook often, which I do love. r. Joanne Mahoney has been practicing 12. Best vacation? Cat Island with my Internal Medicine for friends who live there. 30 years now. She took theD slow route through medi- 13. What scares you? Being helpless cal school; first starting out as a to change an outcome for a patient. I medical technician, then went on wouldn’t say scared really, but sad. to become a physician’s assistant, and then decided to become a 14. What always makes you happy? medical doctor. I love my pets. My animals they are She’s the medical director always there for me. with Hospice VNA, the Rural Health Network in Key West, the 15. What’s your favorite “trans- Plantation Key Nursing Center 1. What inspired you to 5. Top three favorite al- planted plant?” China berry tree. and Key West Health and Rehabil- become a doctor? My family bums? Moody Blues’ “Ques- itation. Mahoney said that nurses doctor as a child and my fa- tion of Balance” definitely, 16. Favorite guilty pleasure? Ice are her “best friends,” and without ther as a teen. Bonus that it’s “Stairway to Heaven,” and cream. them and other support staff, she a recession-proof profession! any Kenny G album. couldn’t do what she does. 17. Coffee or tea? Green tea. “We live in a very giving com- 2. What’s the biggest fish 6. What is your favorite car munity,” Dr. Mahoney said. you have caught? I’ve aside from an Accord? I’d 18. Do you have a health regimen? Dr. Mahoney spends a week- caught a 50-pound sailfish take a Jaquar, XJE. They’re Swimming and a different daily exer- end a month in Key West to ac- but I lost a 100-pounder on really sleek looking. cise. commodate her many jobs. And the line. she’s also an avid angler and has 7. Favorite movie? “Gone 19. If you could perpetually be any had the same fishing mate and 3. Are you squeamish With The Wind” or “Shaw- age, which age? I would be 50 — old friend since Coral Shores High when having your blood shank Redemption,” that’s enough to know better and still young School. Yes, she is a true Conch. drawn? No, but I hate shots a good one. It’s about being enough to enjoy all life has to offer. — at least it’s over quickly. good to people and having it come back to you later in life. Finish this sentence. 4. What’s the last play you saw? “Naked Boys Singing.” 20. When I go, I will go … with the It was hysterical! knowledge that I did my best in all the circumstances of my life. I hope God has a nice suite for me. 16 TRIBUTE UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016
Florida Keys State Representative Holly Ras- chein became friends with Madruga in 2008 Manny Madruga and served with him on the board of Leader- graduated from ship Monroe County. University of Miami law school.
“This is a black mark on our precious, small community. This is going to be a long healing process because he touched so many lives in so many ways. “
—Holly Raschein
Raschein says Madruga was a pillar in the state’s capitol when it came to advocating for the legal field. “He would have been a great judge, state attorney, state representative or whatever he wanted to do,” she added. “He was a true gentleman and statesman.”
BRITT MYERS FRIENDS [email protected] Late prosecutor REMEMBER touched many lives in the Keys would receive a text reading MANNY “HH,” which was Manny’s code for happy hour. It was typically a Monday or Tuesday and it was understood we would meet at the Brewery. And it was equally MADRUGA understood I would have to endure relentlessI taunts ranging from his supe- rior billiards abilities to how the Miami Hurricanes were the greatest program in college football history (and Manny could win any argument — especially those pertaining to Canes football). But these weekly sessions are what I will miss the most about Manny Madruga. If you knew Manny, he had sheepish grin Two days after his friend’s passing, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office General Counsel Patrick McCullah was still reeling and fighting back tears at the loss of his friend and colleague. He and Madruga first met in 1995 as prosecutors with that accompanied his jabs, but it was the State Attorney’s Office. As trial partners, they became fishing buddies and eventually best friends while working that same endearing trademark that together on a number of cases including the high-profile murder case of Jeffery Wallace. made Manny, a tenacious prosecutor, one of the most approachable figures in the room. And perhaps that was Manny, a “I just can’t get my head around it,” he said. “I spoke with paradox. Inside the courtroom, he was a fierce prosecutor with an unrivaled him the night before and we were actively talking about a job passion for the law. Just after graduat- search. I just wish he would have given me or someone else a ing from the University of Miami Law chance to talk to him.” School, Manny joined the Monroe —Patrick McCullah County State Attorney’s Office and shortly after prosecuted his first murder trial at the age of 26. Manny went on to prosecute some of the highest profile McCullah says he will remember Madruga as a great trial lawyer. “One of the best I have ever known.” cases in the history of the county and in UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016 TRIBUTE 17
2009 he was honored with the Gene Berry Memorial Award from “I am really upset with Manny,” Smith told the Weekly days after his friends passing as he worked through a range of emotions. “He the Florida Prosecuting Attorney’s Association — its highest honor. was just such a great guy.” Yet Manny’s legacy outside of work was equally impressive. An investigator with the Public Defender’s Office, Smith worked Madruga served on dozens of boards and devoted his time to alongside Madruga as a police officer with the Key West Police countless non-profits, including the Boys and Girls Club, MARC Department since 1990. House, Masonic Lodge, Key West Ambassador Program, Sunset Rotary and countless others. Today, a recent picture with members of Manny’s Leadership Monroe County Class serves as his profile picture on Facebook. He “This was a straight up guy who took great pride in staying connected with that particular group, was never vindictive,” Smith said. which is where I met Manny in 2007. Just recently, he told me, “Af- ter all of these years, it makes me proud that our class still has the “I am still trying to wrap my head most representation at Leadership functions.” Sure, Manny was around it. I am still trying to believe always competitive, but he also cared about preserving relation- ships. that Manny Madruga did this.” Manny had many friends, but one of his closest friends was his ex-wife, Ani. Manny would often remark that one of his proudest, —Scott Smith and most thankful, achievements was that he and Ani remained close after their divorce. It was during one his stories about Ani that he once choked up. He was remarking on the early days and how she was incredible mother. It was the only time I ever saw him cry.
Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay met Madruga back in 1990 when he was a patrol sergeant and Madruga was a junior prosecutor. Together they served on many boards and volunteered count- less hours at community events too numerous to list. Ramsay had recently offered Madruga a job with the Sheriff’s Office.
“His passion was to make our community cleaner and safer and get the bad guys off the street,” Ramsay said. “Manny was a great guy; a friend to the Sheriff’s Office and to me personally. This is a devastating loss.”
—Rick Ramsay
Family was sacred to Manny. In his last months, he spent Manny posted this pic- weekends in Miami tending to his mother as she rehabbed from ture of his daughter to Doug and Sue Harrison served on an illness. I would often invite him out to watch a game or shoot his Facebook account in the MARC Board of Directors with 2014 with the following some pool, but Manny would text back that he was heading to Madruga for a number of years. caption: ‘Birthday dinner his mom’s. He never once treated it as a duty. Instead, he would with the most special Doug recalls a particular Christmas return to “HH” with updates on his mother’s progress and how person in my life. Happy party where the board could not get proud he was of her determination. I don’t think he ever stopped Birthday, Natalie. Madruga off the serving line. to realize it, but his descriptions about his mother were reflections “Finally after several at- of his own fortitude and character. tempts Manny poured sauce on Above Hurricane football and deer hunting in South Georgia, my shoe and said, ‘Health De- Manny cherished trips to see his daughter Natalie in college. Some There will partment only lets clean shoes of Manny’s favorite stories involved something simple, such as be a mass this on the line,’” Doug said with a some dinner in Orlando with Natalie, but those were their stories Friday at St. faint laugh. and not mine to tell. I can simply tell you that Manny loved his Mary’s at 3 p.m. “Like everyone else, this daughter as much as any father could. There will be a caught us totally flat-footed,” Sue My stories are like so many others who knew Manny. He celebration of added. touched countless lives in a myriad of social and professional life to follow at “We all feel like something circles. The themes of these memories will all share a common de- Duval Square at has been taken away from us. nominator about a man whose artistry was words … yet he led by 4:30 p.m. I keep thinking it is about me, example in life. I don’t know how much love a person can give, but but it not about me.” Manny gave every day — to so many people. And while we may never know exactly why our friend took his own life, I will always believe that Manny gave until he could give no more. And like all of —Doug & Sue Harrison us, I simply wish I could have one more text reading “HH.” 18 BUSINESS UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, Nov. 26 • International Sand Art Compe- tition from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Casa Marina, Key West. • Light Up Key Largo Tree Lighting Festival at 5 p.m. at Murray Nelson Government and Cultural Center, Key Largo. • Pops in the Park, Music in America Concert at 4 p.m. at Founders Park, Islamorada. MOBILE • Polynesian Luau & Pig Roast at Snooks Bay Restaurant, Key Largo.
Sunday, Nov. 27 • Holiday lights celebration and Santa visit starting at 5:30 p.m. at MENU Marathon Community Park.
Tuesday, Nov. 29 • Light up Key Largo Trolley Tour at 9 p.m. at Key Largo Chamber of Com- merce.
Wednesday, Nov. 30 • Free meditation class at 7 p.m. at The Long Walk Home, Key Largo. • Movies Under the Stars at 7 p.m. at Cheeca Lodge & Spa, Islamorada. Chef Drew offers catering, pop-up restaurants and classes from his mobile food trucks. THERESA JAVA/keys Weekly • Innocent Souls Vietnam 1968 presentation at 5 p.m. at Florida Keys History & Discovery Center, Islamo- THERESA JAVA Tsang’s CDIC offers all the Tsang may be a new busi- rada. [email protected] traditional holiday sides as well ness owner, but he’s a well-sea- as some of the newer trendier soned chef. He’s been executive Thursday, Dec. 1 Seasoned chef items like Peruvian blue whipped chef at Snapper’s, Green Turtle, • Annual Holiday Open House potatoes, sweet potato gratin, suc- Marker 88 and Pierre’s. And Party at 4 p.m. at Garrett Chiropractic, follows new cotash and white chocolate bread he’s had screen time on cooking Islamorada. business model pudding. He also offers colossal shows like “Cutthroat Kitchen” • Marrvelous Pet Rescue Yappy stone crab claw platters. and “Man vs. Child.” Hour at 6 p.m. at Buzzard’s Roost Res- hef Andrew Tsang is The mobile catering venture Aside from taking on a new taurant, Key Largo. bringing big-city culi- started out as a bet over drinks business, Tsang teaches culinary • Sail the Keys Ribbon Cutting cer- nary ideas to the Keys. with former Snapper’s Waterfront classes at Corks and Curds in emony at 5:30 p.m. at Smuggler’s Cove, As proprietor of Chef Restaurant owner, Howard Kol- Key Largo the second Tuesday Islamorada. Drew’sC Island Catering, or CDIC, benheyer. Tsang bet that if they of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. • Village Council Meeting at 5:30 Tsang is the proverbial new kid offered mobile catering, it would The meal prepared is paired with p.m. at Founders Park Community on the block, in a truck, set to become wildly successful. So, they wine or champagne for students. Center, Islamorada. celebrate his one-year anniver- did. Then, Kolbenheyer sold the The next class is scheduled for sary in January. restaurant and Tsang went on Dec. 13. Thursday, Dec. 1 through Dec. 3 The start-up mobile cater- independently with the catering. What else? Tsang, along • Islamorada Sailfish Tournament ing has had a successful first with Molina, creates pop-up registration at 6 p.m. at Whale Harbor, year. This past week has been restaurants. The duo is set to Islamorada. busy for Tsang. He’s been filling create a five-beer pairing menu orders by stuffing chicken into The start-up mobile at Florida Keys Brewing Company Friday, Dec. 2 ducks and fitting them both into catering has had a in December. “It’s basically where • Book club discussing “Cross turkeys to make “turduckens.” successful first year. we can plan an elaborate menu Creek” at 10 a.m. at Marathon library. And somewhere in there, there that isn’t at a restaurant. It can be • 12th annual Holiday Festival at 4 is Cajun sausage stuffing. “It’s a This past week has anywhere,” Tsang said. The only p.m. at Founders Park, Islamorada. lot of work, but they’re so good, been busy for Tsang. thing that changes is the location it’s worth it,” Tsang said. He’s been filling and the menu. The pop-ups offer Saturday, Dec. 3 “It’s labor-intensive, it’s ramen noodle bars, sushi bars, • TRI Key West at 7 a.m. from Higgs a two-man job,” said Emilio orders by stuffing Kosher meals, “anything and Beach. Molina, sous chef. Tsang said he chicken into ducks everything.” • Yard sale at 8 a.m. at The Long filled about two-dozen orders and fitting them both Chef Drew Tsang can be Walk Home, Key Largo. for Thanksgiving and he hopes reached at 305-853-6206. For • Maria’s Hope & Prosperity to double that for Christmas. A into turkeys to make more information, visit chef- Holiday Dinner & Auction at 3 p.m. at stuffed turducken feeds 10-15 ‘turduckens.’ drewsislandcatering.com. Smuggler’s Cove Marina, Islamorada. people easily. • Movie night at 7p.m. at Church of the Nazarene, Key Largo.
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ROTARY ON THE MOVE
rank Derfler, president of the Rotary Club of the Upper Keys, bot- tom photo, presented two checks totaling $1,000 to Plantation Key School staff: Tina Cash, left, Kelli Brower and Lara House. The money will be used for an innovative literacy program for studentsF in grades K-8 called “PKS Readers are Leaders.” The program encourages students to read books of their choosing and provides incentives in hopes the students will become lifelong readers. The donation was made possible through a grant received from Community Foundation of the Florida Keys that was matched by Upper Keys Rotary. The club also inducted a new member. Traci Ryan, right in the top photo, is pictured with Derfler and Membership Chair John Gallant. Ryan has been in the hospitality industry for more than 30 years and currently serves as the area sales manager for Islamorada Resort Com- pany, which includes Pelican Cove, Amara Cay Resort, La Seista Resort and Postcard Inn. She has lived in the Upper Keys for nearly five years, moving from St. Petersburg where she was involved with sales and ca- tering. Originally from Utica, NY, she lives in Islamorada with her fiancé Richard Ratloff and two furry cats. — Contributed 20 UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2016
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PART TIME POSITIONS Fly Tackle & Retail Sales Detention Deputy Trainee: Associate Installation & Service Technicians & The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is accepting Preliminary General Apparel & Retail Get your foot in the door to an awesome future. The demand for Broadwave products and services continues to grow, giving YOU a great opportunity to Applications for a Detention Deputy Trainee Academy Sales Associate grow your career. starting January 31, 2017. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will pay for your new career (tuition, books and salary). Apply in Person, As one of our Communications Technicians, you'll connect customers to our Preliminary Applications must be completed and received Call or Send Resume many state-of-the-art o erings while building a solid foundation for your profes- by November 18, 2016. Applicants may apply on line at sandy@ oridakeysout tters.com sional future. In this entry-level role, you will work independently in customers' www.keysso.net or contact Charles Slebodnick at cslebod- 305-664-5423 homes and outdoors to install Broadwave products and services or troubleshoot [email protected] or 305 292-7044. EEO/AAP. reported issues as quickly as possible. During these visits, you'll build rapport Mile Marker 81.2 with customers to ensure a positive experience each and every time. As you develop expertise in all of our o erings, you will be given opportunities to advance throughout our organization. Tellers • HR Representative In addition to STRONG communication skills, our Installation & Service Techni- cians must have the following: Accountant I • Credit Analyst II • Ability to lift and move up to 80lbs Portfolio Analyst Full & Part • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends Consumer Loan Manager • Ability to work well under pressure Time • Ability to perceive differences in wire and cable colors Loan Processor • Loan Closer • Ability to complete on-the-job and/or classroom training as required to Positions. remain on the job We offer 401k, 401a, profit sharing, educational reimbursement, • High school diploma or the equivalent is required health/dental plans, short/long term disability, and life insurance, as Apply in well as paid time off and holidays for full time employees. Meet 275lbs weight limit due to safety restrictions Person. • Must reside in the Lower Keys Grassy Key • Satisfactory results from a background/employment history investigation • Qualification on pre-employment screening Outpost - • Up to 2 years of related experience is a plus, but not required Apply Online @KeysBank.com 58152 Valid state driver’s license and non-negligent driving record 305-296-8535 Overseas Equal Housing Lender • Member FDIC • EOE-M/F/V/D Hwy. Please send resumes via email at [email protected]
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