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The Mistletones performed at the Trade Winds Plaza for locals attending the third annual Customer Appreciation Party. The all- student a cappella group is gearing up for their inaugural Christmas show on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Coral Shores High School Performing Arts Center. GABRIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly 2 UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 9 2016 UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 9, 2016 LOCAL CHATTER 3

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When the final slice of pumpkin pie has been consumed, and the Black Friday shoppers have spent their last dime, that’s the signal to cue up the . Roasting chestnuts over an open fire, while listening to Frank Sinatra’s “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” with your sweetie is what the holidays are all about. There are a few songs, however, that after a few decades of listen- ing to over and over, have lost their luster. Holiday DJs, listen up; the Weekly asked locals … What song could you do without this holiday season?

Chelsea White, of Diver’s Direct, said, “All of them.”

“’;’ it gets old. Enough with the bells already,” said Carice Walker, of Subway.

“’;’ it’s overplayed,” said Michelle Newton, of Floral and Gifts. Now open TO THE PUBLIC!

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the Tortugas and Sand Key are free with the download, while others need to be purchased. So far the company has a handful of downloads for dif- 91831 Overseas Hwy. Tavernier, FL 33070 ferent locations, but plan on merging Office: 305.743.0844 them on to one platform. www.keysweekly.com Their exploration team spent 10 hours a day, for three weeks, canvas- Publisher Jason Koler ing sites and collecting data in the [email protected] Keys. The team used side scan sonar and remote operated vehicles to Publishing Partner Britt Myers gather information. They dove, took [email protected] The remote operated vehicle, or dive pictures and captured data on sites robot, aids Ocean Maps in charting from Key Largo to to build Editor dive sites with accurate underwater Sara Matthis the 3-D models. [email protected] topographical data. “Right now divers rely on memory or hand drawn maps. Our app gives Director, Sales & Marketing you actual geographic data that is to Lesley Aaron [email protected] scale,” said Tyrell. “We hope to increase safety by making the experience less Account Executives overwhelming. If you have some idea Hollie Will of what you’ll encounter, it’ll be easier [email protected] See under the Sea to orient yourself once you’re in.” Anneke Patterson The next features Ocean Maps [email protected] New app charts Keys’ underwater terrain plans to introduce are a customizable GABRIEL SANCHEZ route feature, and a virtual community Classifieds [email protected] Lynda Sheaks to shares photos, hotspots, and cus- [email protected] ustrian diver Thomas tom routes with other users. Custom Nemetz was out sailing routes allow users to make their own Staff Writers Kristen Livengood when he had an epiphany. tracks or remap wrecks if a storm [email protected] “Why don’t they have maps reorients the site, for example. ofA the ocean floor?” he wondered. Ocean Maps debuted the product Hays Blinckmann Previously, companies like at the Dive Equipment and Marketing [email protected] Google attempted ocean mapping, Association (DEMA) event in Las Vegas Gabriel Sanchez but featured only general terrain this past November. That was where [email protected] charting, according to Paige Tyrell, Capt. Tuck Hall, of Ocean Divers in Theresa Java marketing assistant of Ocean Maps. Key Largo, first stumbled across the [email protected] That was then, this is now. booth and saw possibilities in the new “Ocean Maps allows users to technology. Office Manager see color coordinated depth lines, “I think there’s lot of potential Lynn Ritli [email protected] hotspot with photos, toggle various there. The map of the wrecks were views, read overall site descriptions, pretty well done and I think as a tool Design / Web Master obtain temperature and visibility, for briefing dives it holds promise,” Head of exploration Stefan Zadny, right, Travis Cready and read about ocean life present,” said Capt. Hall. [email protected] looks over data collected from a testing said Tyrell. “Perhaps the coolest site on Attersee Lake, Austria. However, Hall says the app still has feature is Dive Mode, which virtu- a little more to go before it becomes a Design / Pre-Press Javier Reyes ally simulates the dive.” Keys. necessity. “The reef maps and resolu- [email protected] The app has four views: terrain, Starting in September, the Ocean tion are not as polished as the wrecks, underwater, depth, and dive mode. Maps team mapped 70 sites in the and the description and positional ac- Se habla español Keys Weekly Newspapers Only a year old, the small Aus- Keys, including Hens and Chickens, curacy of wrecks needs a little adjust- (ISSN 1944-0812) are a trian-based company has charted Alligator Reef, Sand Key, Spiegel Grove, ment.” community newspaper group 120 sites in the Red Sea, along with the Christ of the Abyss, Duane and Ocean Maps is available on both published every Friday by Keys Weekly Newspapers, Attersee Lake in Austria and Kreide- Bibb. Google Play and the iTunes store for 9709 see Lake in Germany, and now, the On the app, simulation dives like free, and is seeking more feedback Marathon, FL 33050. Subscription rates are $100.00 from locals. per year outside of Monroe County. Please call for all other subscription rates including over- seas mail.

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he Monroe County Board of • Continue the inclusionary hous- County Commissioners held ing study for non-residential develop- a special meeting Tuesday in ment to supply affordable housing for Marathon to focus on the af- the employees it needs to operate fordable/workforceT housing shortage • Direct staff to review legal, in the land-limited County. financial and legislative issues on the The BOCC was presented with development of a property tax incen- 33 recommendations established by tive for homeowners who rent a law- a 14-member Affordable Housing fully established existing market rate Advisory Committee (AHAC) that also unit to a member of the workforce included Commissioner Sylvia Murphy within the very low, low and median and Commissioner Heather Car- affordable housing income limits and ruthers. The Committee was estab- rental rates. lished by County ordinance in 2015 While many places have problems and met monthly for a year. with affordable housing, Monroe The BOCC approved or sup- County has the unique challenge of ported most of the 33 recommenda- its geography and environment. The tions, which addressed financing, state limits growth in Monroe County monitoring, illegal rentals, community because the island chain has been outreach and the County’s unique designated an Area of Critical State dilemma of having limited affordable Concern. The County only has 692 allocation units to provide to builders affordable allocations remaining. under state mandate. Already in the pipeline are more than While the BOCC commissioners 15 projects whose developers have agreed that trying to “solve” the com- applied for or have indicated they will plex problem would take a concerted apply for affordable allocation units. community wide effort, Commis- If all the projects in the pipeline sioner Carruthers said: “We did make are developed, only 162 affordable progress.” allocations would be left, said Mayte Among the recommendations Santamaria, Monroe County Direc- that the BOCC approved or sup- tor of Planning and Environmental ported: Resources. • Amend the definition of work- “There are no easy solutions,” force housing in the Land Develop- Santamaria said. “The Board took ment Code to mean individuals time today to review, debate and or families who derive at least 70 listen to the community on various percent of their income from work strategies and incentives. The Board done in Monroe County or who are then directed staff to move forward gainfully employed supplying goods with the ones they think could provide and or services to county residents more affordable housing in the Keys.” and visitors. -Contributed District surveys on school start times In response to parents’ concerns, well. The online version is available in School Board members have pro- English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. If posed that the district conduct a sur- you are unable to complete the sur- vey to get input on school start times. vey at home, you may go to the Par- It is important that parents complete ent Education Center at each school the survey to express their thoughts to complete the survey on a comput- on this important topic. Only one er or you can complete a paper and survey is needed even if you have pencil version as stated above. School children in more than one school. The staff will advise you how to complete survey will direct you to questions the paper and pencil version. The regarding both schools. deadline for completing the survey is The preferred method is to take Tuesday, Dec. 22. The survey link is the survey online; however, paper http://surveys.hanoverresearch.com/ and pencil versions of the survey will s3/School-Start-Times-Survey. be available at your child’s school as -Contributed 6 COMMUNITY NEWS UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 9 2016

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MarineLab to host May the microplastic awareness seminar As a member of the Florida Micro- plastic Awareness Project, MarineLab is holiday offering a community outreach educa- tional event on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. It will be at the MarineLab facility force be located at 51 Shoreland Drive in Key Largo, MM 103.2 oceanside. Participants will learn about the impact that micro- with you! plastic has on the ocean and the adverse effect on the plankton, fish and shellfish that may eat them or take them in over is host- their gills. Participants are encouraged ing a Key Largo Chamber of to bring a one-liter sample of canal or Commerce event on Tuesday, nearby water to examine for evidence of Dec. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m for microplastics. The seminar will also cover members only. The event is microplastics in common household toi- free for members and will fea- letries and other items. A small $5 dona- ture food by Chef Wesley, plus tion is suggested to help offset the cost drinks. The Island Time Trolley of the materials consumed in the lab. Call is standing by to drive mem- MarineLab at 305-451-1139 to sign up. bers to the event for $15 each. The ride down and back in- Children’s Christmas Party cludes some holiday cheer and at the Elks Lodge snacks. The trolley will depart from the Key Largo Chamber The Tavernier Elks Lodge will host a of Commerce MM 106 at 5:15 children’s Christmas party on Saturday, p.m. For more details, call 305- Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will 451-1414. enjoy milk, cookies and lunch with the children. There will be cookie decorating, kid’s crafts and caroling. The Elks Lodge is located at MM 92.6 in Tavernier. UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 9, 2016 SEEN AROUND TOWN 7

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5 ART OUTSIDE Council of the Arts celebrates the holidays SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly n Sunday afternoon, 1. Upper Keys artist Kathleen Denis a handful of repurposed an old canvas, turned it 6 artists spread on its side, and found new inspira- outO at The Bait Shack es- tion. Last year, property owners tate in Marathon to paint Sheila and Steve Cook purchased her work to hang in the home. plein air. The occasion was one of two Florida 2. Council of the Arts Keys Council of the Arts Executive Director Elizabeth Young, holiday membership left, Susan Server and Reen Stan- 7 parties (the other is in house mingle at the event. Key West on Wednes- day, Dec. 14). Dozens 3. Robert ‘Pasta’ Pantaleo of the 6. Irie Island Eats’ Mike, Natalie and Chris have a giggle in between serv- of guests were able to Upper Keys paints in the rain forest ing sumptuous eats. watch the artists paint, garden by a shimmering pool of water. while enjoying bites by 7. Virginia Dillon, left, and Liz Mont- Irie Island Eats and music 4. Amy and Peter Rosasco, left, Ga- omery of Key Colony Beach explore by guitarist Matt Jampol. nine and Theo Derleth and Rita Felts the garden paths. Membership in the Flor- support the arts in the Middle Keys. ida Keys Council of the Arts entitles members to 5. B.J. Royster chats with Marathon’s many benefits, and the Deputy City Manager George Gar- pleasure of promoting rett. arts in the Florida Keys. —Weekly Staff report 8 ENTERTAINMENT UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 9 2016

InTune

GABRIEL SANCHEZ BOBBE BONNEN [email protected] Top 10 Trending on Twitter obbe Bonnen has remained the 1. Merry Christmas talented and humble musician whose authentic style mirrors Mariah Carey his personality since he began Bhis musical journey. Growing up in South during 2. Home for Christmas the 1960s listening to the classics, Bon- NSYNC nen lived during some of music history’s most significant moments. “I remember where I was when I first 3. Ashanti’s Christmas heard Don Mclean’s ‘American Pie,’” said Ashanti Bonnen of the iconic American classic. “I pulled off the road and thought to my- self, ‘Wow, look what he’s done.’” 4. Santa Hooked Me Up By the time he started playing on B2K South Beach in the late ‘80s, an acous- tic guitar was all the young musician needed. Bonnen enjoys playing songs 5. Santa Claus Lane that take a minimalist’s approach, like Hillary Duff those by James Taylor or Paul Simon. “I grew up in the classic rock period Bonnen zeros in on a note while entertaining patrons at with the Stones, Beatles, and Led Zeppelin,” Skipper’s Dockside in Key Largo. 6. 8 Days of Christmas said Bonnen. “So, I gravitate more towards events and private parties, but makes time to Destiny’s Child songs that have enjoyable melodies, like songs perform at various local venues around the did back then.” islands. Instead of trying to drive the dance floor, Bonnen continues playing acoustic guitar, 7. My Kind of Christmas Bonnen utilizes songs that highlight the best but has incorporated harmonica, vocal harmo- Christina Aguilera elements of his playing, and pair well with the nies, and a little technology to add dimension tone of his voice, to make enjoyable harmonies. to his sound. A few years after he started playing music, His favorite songs to cover include hits 8. This Christmas Bonnen was offered a job at Hawks Cay Resort from Jimmy Buffet, Tom Petty, Steven Stills, Neil 98 Degrees on . From there, his performances Young, Jason Mraz, Bob Marley, and Steve Earle. took him from the Marriot in Key Largo, to Aside from talent, Bonnen is also a source Ocean Reef, to Cheeca Lodge & Spa, where he for music history, which he enjoys talking 9. Snowed In still performs. about between sets with friendly locals. Hanson These days, he mostly plays corporate 10. Merry, Merry Christmas New Kids on the Block The most important days, more than — billboard.com any Grammy award thing or anything, is the day that you're responsible for snacks after the game. — Garth Brooks

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Libations Live Music SNAPPER’S Joey Shalling - Friday, Dec. 9 Joey Shalling - Saturday, Dec. 10 Frank C. - Sunday, Dec. 11 Steve Venini - Monday, Dec. 12 Rob Smith - Wednesday, Dec. 14 Rick Merrill - Thursday, Dec. 15 Rick Merrill - Friday, Dec. 16

GILBERT’S Loose Cannons - Friday, Dec. 9 Chain Reaction - Saturday, Dec. 10 Apache Dragon - Sunday, Dec. 11 Bobbe Brown - Tuesday, Dec. 13 Scotty Meyer - Wednesday, Dec. 14 DJ Reggae Ronnie - Thursday, Dec. 15 Owner Robbie Whitehurst has big Rough Shot - Friday, Dec. 16 boat parade plans for the club. THERESA JAVA LORELEI’S CABANA BAR [email protected] AND RESTAURANT Steve Venini Band - Friday, Dec. 9 The Dropouts Band - Saturday, Dec. 10 Caribbean Club Webb & Davidson - Sunday, Dec. 11 The Carousers - Monday, Dec. 12 Robbie Whitehurst has Dennis Holmes - Tuesday, Dec. 13 been working at the Caribbean Webb & Davidson - Wednesday, Dec. 14 Club since 1963. “I had to cut Webb & Davidson - Thursday, Dec. 15 the grass back in those days; Sweetwater - Friday, Dec. 16 when my family took it over,” he said. Robbie and his two SKIPPER’S DOCKSIDE sisters, Kathie and Kristy, still Bobbe Brown - Friday, Dec. 9 run the historic club. Lee Sharp - Saturday, Dec. 10 Robbie said, “Beer is a Scott Meyer - Sunday, Dec. 11 hot commodity, especially on Lee Sharp - Monday, Dec. 12 a hot day. But in the morn- Bob Bonnen - Tuesday, Dec. 13 ings we are famous for our Ronnie Molyneaux - Wednesday, Dec. Bloody Marys.” They use fresh 14 squeezed limes, and Robbie Scott Youngburg - Thursday, Dec. 15 invites patrons to squeeze Bobbe Brown - Friday, Dec. 16 their own. The long-standing estab- BAYSIDE GRILLE lishment also proudly claims to Luke Sommer Glenn Band - Friday, Dec. 9 be the only bar left that does Steve Venini Bayside Band - Saturday, Rum Runners in a blender, Dec. 10 the old-fashioned way. Robbie The Outer Band - Sunday, Dec. 11 finds other ways to keep busy, Dave Bowman - Monday, Dec. 12 too. Steve Webb - Tuesday, Dec. 13 “When not bartending, I Steve Venini - Wednesday, Dec. 14 work on the boat ramp, the Steve Venini Bayside Band - Thursday, pool table, the pool sticks … al- Dec. 15 ways something. Right now I’m Luke Sommer Glenn Band - Friday, Dec. 16 working on my boat so I can participate in the parade,” he SNOOK’S said, referring to the Key Largo Yishka - Friday, Dec. 9 Boat Parade set for Saturday, Ashba - Saturday, Dec. 10 Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Yishka Reggae Man - Sunday, Dec. 11 On that night, the Carib- The Freddie’s - Monday, Dec. 12 bean Club has set eight water- Ashba – Tuesday, Dec. 13 front tables available for $100 Bobbe Brown - Wednesday, Dec. 14 a piece to benefit Hospice. Scott Meyers - Thursday, Dec. 15 Robbie said each table comes Yishka - Friday, Dec. 16 with a bottle of champagne, “the kind that has a cork.” “We hope to make $1,000 for Hospice. Hospice does a great job, they make it com- fortable for everyone’s final ride,” said Robbie. 10 SEEN AROUND TOWN UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 9 2016

1 2 3 Snow piles up at Founders Park Islamorada Chamber hosts 4 5 12th annual Holiday Festival ounders Park was awash with Yule-tidings this past Friday for the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce’s annualF Holiday Festival. The scene included a 35-foot tall Christmas tree complete with falling snow, a rum bar spreading holiday cheer, vendors, a 30-ton snow mountain, lighted holiday parade fun activities for the kids and an appearance by the jolly old guy himself, Santa. 6 The amphitheater’s stage featured a pet parade, costume contests, holiday music and per- formances by students of On Your Toes dance studio. — Weekly Staff report

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1. Snowballs in the Keys are unlike any in the world.

2. Islamorada Chamber of Commerce President Ken Gentes takes in the holi- day spirit with daughter Patricia Hann and granddaughter Ashlynn. Sources say Gentes’ wish list includes wire nuts, Styrofoam cups, some ice for his beer and a gang of elves to help with the tree.

3. Corley, 12, and Layne, 8, goof off 7 with mom Margie and dad Cale Smith.

4. Five-year-old twins Natalie and Naiya Cornaire are requesting tiny toy mel, Joseph “Buddy” Koler, Holly “Sug- dishes from the big man in the red arplum” Raschein, and Kate “Ruby“ 7. New to this year’s event was the suit. DeLoach. gingerbread house contest. Bringing in the most money for the event was 5. Florida Keys State Representative 6. Key Largo residents Beth and Jason the Hemingway House submitted by Holly Raschein and her gang of elves Harrington take in the sights of the Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop. enjoyed the dance performances season with their brood. Pictured are of On Your Toes dance studio: Erin Gabrielle, left, Beth, Jackson, Nicky, “Sprinkles” Muir, Jennifer “Tinsel” Zem- Jonah, Jtwain, Nicho. UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 9, 2016 GIVING 11

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HAYS BLINCKMANN Full Bar | Happy Hour 4:20-6:30 | Raw Bar Bar | Happy Full [email protected] “We really took the ey West is known for a lot of great firsts, Special Olympics and this one is no ex- inspirational quote SMOKED, BAKED & FRIED ception. Florida Keys of ‘Let me win, but Community College is if I cannot win let My Favorite Joint the first Florida com- me be brave in the WE munity college to have a Special K attempt’ to its full APPRECIATEOUR OUR Olympics flag football team. In meaning.” their inaugural year, the United CUSTOMERS! Flag Football team has already Make Your —Gaby Torelli 25%25% OFFOFF been crowned champions. The Holiday Party ENTIREENTIRE BILL!!BILL!! team, thanks to a group of dedi- Reservations DECEMBERDECEMBER 1st1st cated athletes and student part- Now! thruthru 17th17th ners, brought home silver medals (Dinner(dinner only)Only) in November from the Fall Classic headed to Orlando having never State Tournament in Orlando. really played another team. “The athletes are so caring “We had to make quite a Ranked #1 Restaurant in the Florida Keys on and I felt like they really looked up few stops to see to everyone’s to me, when little do they know, I comfort,” said Torelli, adding the

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GABRIEL SANCHEZ Registration-packet pickup for [email protected] Sunday’s half marathon and 10K will be at Florida Keys Brewing Co. on Fri- he second annual Islamorada day, Dec. 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. Late race Half Marathon and 10K is set entries can also register that evening for Sunday, Dec. 11, at 7 a.m. or the following morning at 10 a.m. at But the lesser known “Beach the Islander, a Guy Harvey Outpost. andT Beer Mile,” may end up stealing Space is limited, so hasty registra- the show among thirsty athletes. The tion is encouraged. Beer mile, which places four beer sta- The Beer Mile kicks off the week- tions throughout a mile course, is set end races from the beachfront of for Saturday, Dec. 10 at noon. the Islander Resort. The first wave of This year, roughly 1,000 runners competitive runners departs the start- will represent 40 different states and ing line at noon followed by a wave of a few countries throughout all the social runners at 12:30 p.m. races. Race founders, and Coral Shores Each beer station will be serving alumni, Robbie McClung and Eli Bailin, easy-drinking beer along with water organized the Beach and Beer Mile and Gatorade. with the intention of adding something “Were happy to take a real popular fun for locals to precede Islamorada’s event like the Beer Mile, and put a Keys premier destination running event. twist on it,” said McClung. “The half marathon and 10K is for Entry is $35 for the Beer Mile, but more serious runners, so the Beach locals can show their IDs at registra- and Beer mile will be a fun departure tion for a $10 discount. All participants from the usual race environment,” said receive a complimentary t-shirt. Bailin. “It’s for locals, friends, or family, Visit Islamoaradahalfmarathon. who came to root on their loved ones, com to register, or visit Florida Keys Runners from the inaugural Islamorada Half Marathon and 10K line up, anxiously await- but want to get in on the action.” Brewing Co. to register in person. ing the start of the race.

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SAVE THE DATE

Friday, Dec. 9 • Knives, Forks & Spoonbills at 6:30 Anchors p.m. at Old Road Gallery, Tavernier. Nothing says the Keys Saturday, Dec. 10 Amara opens like a giant flamingo • A Lignumvitae Key Christmas catama- Aweigh pool to locals inflatable in the pool. ran rides at 9 a.m. at Robbie’s Marina, Islamorada. • Children’s Christmas Party at 11 a.m. at Elks Lodge No. 1872, Tavernier. Sundays • Pets and Piña Coladas at 11:30 a.m. at Keys Kritters, Key Largo. • Beer Mile at noon from the Islander, Islamorada. • Christmas in Key Largo at noon at Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Café. • Santa’s Stop, Shop & Sip benefitting the homeless at noon at Key Largo Lions Club. • Pops in the Park, Holiday Suites at 4 p.m. at Founders Park, Islamorada. • Lighted Bike Parade benefiting Wes- ley House at 5:30 p.m. from Key Largo Community Park.

The Tidal Wave — Ama- Sunday, Dec. 11 ra’s signature cocktail. • Islamorada Half Marathon and 10k at 7 a.m. at Islander Resort, Islamorada.

Monday, Dec. 12 • Local Planning Agency at 5:30 p.m. at Founders Park Community Center, Islamorada. GABRIEL SANCHEZ • Light Up Key Largo Trolley Tour at [email protected] 5:45 p.m. at Key Largo Chamber of Commerce. mara Cay Resort has a new pool and a new Tuesday, Dec. 13 program. Locals are • Landscape Advisory Committee now welcome to spend Meeting at 2 p.m. at Village Admin AnchorsA Aweigh Sundays lounging Center & Public Safety Headquarters, at Amara Cay’s new 3,200-square- Islamorada. foot, zero-entry pool. It’s free, of • REEF Fish & Friends Seminar at 6 p.m. course. at REEF Headquarters, Key Largo. With 125 pool chairs, there Connect Four is just one of many games Amara Cay Resort has for fun-loving guests. is plenty of room for tourists and Wednesday, Dec. 14 locals alike to enjoy all-day food pool-side service such as appetizers, time guests. • Key Largo Chamber of Commerce and drink specials with a revolving smoothies, frozen drinks, beer, and “I think it’s spectacular, there’s no members’ luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at mix of live entertainment and DJs. wine. The Tiki bar’s signature drink, comparison with the old pool and the the Pilot House, Key Largo. The spacious deck area can hold “The Tidal Wave,” comes in a collector new one. It’s absolutely stunning and • Free meditation class at 7 p.m. at The 250 guests comfortably. cup. the view is wonderful, they’ve done a Long Walk Home, Key Largo. “It’s a balancing act between Guests can also enjoy the beach- great job,” said John Fellgraff, whose • Movie Under the Stars at 8 p.m. at guests and tourists. We want locals front and pier with a spectacular view son lives in the Keys and whom they Cheeca Lodge & Spa, Islamorada. to feel comfortable and guests to of Alligator Lighthouse. And, locals can frequently visit. enjoy themselves on their stay,” call ahead to reserve one of the 12 His wife, Judy, raved about the Thursday, Dec. 15 said General Manager Kara Lund- slips on the pier. staff and attention to detail. • Key Largo Chamber of Commerce gren. “We want everyone to have Amara Cay’s staff enjoys seeing “The people here are so accommo- Members in Motion at 5:30 p.m. at Key fun and come enjoy what we like poolside guests’ smile, so they surprise dating and friendly. That’s a big reason Largo Chamber. to call, our ‘casual elegance.’ them with treats. In the past, they’ve why we come back. They remember • Village Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. In the cooler months, the brought out popsicles, eucalyptus who you are and look to meet every at Founders Park Community Center, Wave Pool is kept at a comfort- infused face cloths, and frozen grapes want and need you could have,” said Islamorada. able 84 degrees, and during the to hand out. Judy. “Somebody really has a sense of • ARTWALK at 6 p.m. at Morada Way hot summer, it’s chilled. The Wave Just beyond the Tiki bar, construc- design, and it reflects in the interior Arts & Cultural District, Islamorada. Pool is handicap accessible and tion is under way on a new lawn area part of the resort as well. It’s great.” • Cancer support group at 6 p.m. at the maximum depth of the pool is for yard games. Amara already has In January, Amara Cay is launching Mariners Hospital main conference only 5 feet, so no diving. At night, games like Connect Four and life-size its New Moon Parties. Admission is $15 room. color changing mood lights add to chess for guests, along with pool floats, and a complimentary drink is included. the relaxing ambiance. and a “Beach Read” book program. The event will also welcome local DJs Thursday, Dec. 15 The deck features Wi-Fi and The new accommodations have and live entertainment to perform. Lower Keys Community Choir at 7:30 received positive feedback from long UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 9, 2016 15

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Shop and visit with Santa

On Saturday, Dec. 10, the Upper Keys Community Resource Council and Florida Keys Outreach Coalition will host an event to support home- less prevention services in the Upper Keys. The public is invited to stop by the Key Largo Lions Club from noon to 4 p.m. at MM 99. Organizers have planned face painting, cookie deco- rating, a gift wrap station and silent auction, plus live music and photos with Santa. Stop, shop and sip with Santa.

Light up Key Largo Trolley Tour

The Key Largo Chamber of Com- merce will be the starting point for the Light Up Key Largo Trolley Tours staged on successive Tuesdays. On Dec. 12, and Dec. 16, about 20 decorated stops will be staged for guests to view the holiday decora- tions. Guests also have the op- portunity to disembark and shop. Tours begins at 5:45 p.m. and cost $20 per person, per tour. For tickets, 2 call 954-830-4545 or email Jeanne@ islandtimetrolley.com. Or visit island- timetrolley.com Interfaith service PROS SPEAK to honor the homeless

On December 21, the longest Upper Keys professionals night of the year, at noon there will volunteered at Plantation be a memorial service to remember our neighbors who have died in 2016 Key School’s Career Day. while homeless or at risk of home- lessness. The interfaith service will Several guest speakers were on hand from be held at Settler’s Park, MM 91.8 a wide range of career choices, including Bank oceanside at noon. It will be about of America Relationships Manager Loretta 30-40 minutes. Thompson, Publix Customer Service Manager Mary Akers, 20-year volunteer and life transi- Garden Club tion coach Carolyn Campbell, Restaurateur John to meet Jan. 17 Beddell from City Hall Café, Jeremy and Luke from Everglades Alligator Farm, PKS School The Garden Club of the Upper Nurse Kerry Biondoletti, Herschoff, Lupino and Keys will hold its next monthly meet- Yagel Attorney Rob Stober, and Bahia Honda ing on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. Park Ranger Keely Kesler-Final. “We truly appre- at the Francis Tracy Garden Center, ciate the volunteers’ service and commitment MM 94 bayside. The presenter will be to the future of our youth,” said PKS Guidance Tricia Keffer, who is the the graduate Counselor Laurie Beaton, who coordinated the program at FIU. She will be speaking program. on the topic “What a Landscape Ar- -Weekly Staff Report chitect Does, and Tropical Hardwood Hammocks.” 1. “A major goal for us in the community is to help Open to the public, bring a develop our future workforce,” said Bank of Ameri- bagged lunch. For more information ca’s Relationship Manager Loretta Thompson, who please call Kathy at 305-519-0135. engaged PKS middle school students at the event. “We appreciated the opportunity to participate.”

Send event information to the- 2. Life transition coach Carolyn Campbell described [email protected] her work to School students during last week’s Career Day. UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 9, 2016 CSHS STUDENT OF THE WEEK 17

The Upper Keys Weekly is proud to partner with Coral Shores High School faculty and students in choosing “The Student of the Week.” Recipients are chosen on a myriad of qualifications ranging from academic standing, athletics, outstanding achievements, community involvement, individuality and moral fortitude. We thank our future leaders and CSHS for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Cane Pride.” CAITLIN YOUNG JUNIOR

What organizations and activities are you involved with at CSHS and why are they important to you? I’m involved in NHS, Interact, video club, and this year’s drama production. They’re important to me because they can help me express myself and build character as well as bonding and aid- ing others.

Who has been your biggest inspira- tion at CSHS and why? It’s not just one person. It’s a collection. I find inspiration through my friends, teachers, family – inspiration is always present.

What class do you think has best prepared you for life after high school and why? TV productions, because in today’s modern society technology and media are constantly developing, and I be- lieve that field holds more jobs for our generation. Also, this is my passion THEME: HAPPY HOLIDAYS and what I wish to pursue. ACROSS DOWN 1. Romans’ cleansing hangout, pl. 1. Shiny on top? Instagram or Snapchat? What’s your 6. Bartender’s Triple ____ 2. Lab culture PROS SPEAK 9. Legal wrong 3. “Trade” without one vowel favorite filter? 13. Be in harmony 4. Sunny prefix Instagram. I like the pictures to remain 14. *”And to ____ a good night” 5. Sowing machine natural. 15. Fraction 6. Author Bellow 16. Big dipper 7. *North Pole worker What are the biggest challenges fac- 17. Flying saucer? 8. Bring to an end ing the Keys? What would you do to 18. To stand forth 9. De Niro’s ride, 1976 meet these challenges? 19. *Hanukkah spinning top 10. Relating to ear It’s not only the Keys, though it affects 21. *C.C. Moore’s character 11. Classic board game 23. *”____ the fields we go laughing all the way” 12. *Marines’ giftee us severely, but environmental is- 24. Actor Wilder, 1933-2016 15. Checks out again at the library sues are the biggest challenge. Pol- 25. Fast-food staple 20. Muse of love poetry lution, global warming, cutting down 28. Unpleasant road display? 22. Blast maker our mangroves, tearing up seagrass, 30. *How many days of Christmas? 24. Herbalist’s bitter cure touching coral, and coral dying due to 35. Pinocchio, e.g. 25. *New Year stemware rising PH levels are all part of it. I will 37. *Like Tim Cratchit 26. ____ mortis use glass bottles, reusable bags, and 39. Iron setting 27. Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin meeting spot 40. Like Andersen’s duckling 29. *Stocking stuffer not litter. Just be mindful! 41. Many times 31. Tallest volcano in Europe 43. World’s longest river 32. “Gone with the Wind” actress What are your plans after high 44. Bellhop, technically 33. Monetary worth school? 46. Fork prong 34. Mideast V.I.P. Go to Florida State University and per- 47. Malaria symptom 36. Whiskey grain, pl. haps get a master’s degree. 48. School supplies staple 38. Strong desires 50. Pale gray 42. India’s first Prime Minister 52. H in HMS 45. Sales lure Do you think you will make the Keys 53. “____ there, done that” 49. *Prominent Christmas color your permanent home? 55. R in rpm 51. Like directory pages Why or why not? 57. *Tournament of Roses tradition 54. Bone-chilling No, I love this place and am always go- 60. *Burning block 56. Relating to velum ing to call it home, but I love traveling, 64. Lacy neckwear 57. Legal prefix adventure, and change. I see myself 65. Poe’s Morgue, e.g. 58. In the sack moving a couple times in my life. 67. Guanaco’s cousin 59. Learning method 68. Mountain ridge 60. Those voting “yes” 69. Retirement plan 61. *A Christmas present given on the 26th Finish this sentence: Living in the 70. Cowboy movie 62. Black cat, e.g. Keys has taught me… 71. ____ farewell, past tense 63. Needlefish, pl. ... about community. 72. Ensign, for short 64. Mike Tyson’s punch 73. Small songbirds 66. Big coffee holder 18 BUSINESS UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 9 2016

Everdew can be found throughout Eu- rope, in Miami north to Melbourne and Tampa and in New York, as well. Locally it can be found in several places:

• In Key West: Date and Thyme, Eaton Street Seafood Market, Mellow Ventures, Key West Bait and Tackle, Bad Boy Bur- rito, Fausto’s on Fleming, Sugar Apple, Drink Shatki Yoga, Casa Marina, Glazed Dough- nuts, and a few convenience stores. the • In the Lower Keys: Baby’s Coffee, Good Food Conspiracy, Cone Republic, and Shell gas stations on Summerland, Sky Ramrod and Big Pine Key, • In Marathon: Food for Thought and KRISTEN LIVENGOOD Everdew water Curley’s Coffee. [email protected] made in the Keys • In the Upper Keys: Islamorada Brew- ing Company and Hilton Hotel in Key atching water vapor straight from Florida Keys’ skies, Everdew Everdew is a locally sourced water can’t get any more pure, or any more homegrown. water for an active lifestyle. Founders Maria Ershova and Duane Orridge, Big Pine Key residents for the past four years, came up with the idea brainstormingC using their business and engineering backgrounds. Using the water vapor as its “There isn’t a lot of manufacturing down here, so we are pretty lucky main ingredient, Everdew Everdew has crucial electrolytes and es- to produce here,” said Orridge. The two traveled the world before bottled water is made in Big sential minerals added. “We stay healthy when settling in the Keys, surmising that this climate was most perfect for Pine Key and sold around the our cells are mineralized well and oxygenated,” water production. world. Ershova said. “Compared to other bottled water brands on the market, Everdew Jenny Sullivan, owner of Cone Republic, an is proud that it originates from the cleanest eco-source of water avail- ice cream food truck located in Big Pine Key, able in the world — the sky” said Ershova, who lives an active lifestyle sells Everdew at her shop. “It perfectly comple- and knows hydration is essential to her wellbeing. “No chloride, fluo- ments the holistic, local lifestyle I promote ride, or sodium makes any appearance in our water.” here,” she said, offering compotes and toppings According to the business partners, most bottle water comes from made from organic fruits grown down the the ground or the faucet. Everdew’s water making process is simple – street at Grimal Grove. “Local is best.” warm, humid air and a cool, clean environment. Water is pulled from “We want to start a trend where people the moisture in the environment; its by-product is fresh air. look at where their water is from, and the qual- “The Keys are perfect for this — a Caribbean climate, clear skies ity,” said Orridge. “We have a great local follow- and sweeping sunsets — the best ingredients for our water,” said ing, which is really cool.” Ershova. More information on the product, visit drinkeverdew.com Team Relentless wins Islamorada Sailfish Tournament 172 sailfish released last weekend econd-generation charter cap- dents Ken Longaker, Robert Helms and tain Paul Ross of Islamorada led Brandon Hopper. McLean contributed his anglers aboard Relentless to eight of the 14 sails to earn the high- the win of the Islamorada Sail- point angler trophy. Sfish Tournament that ended Sunday, A field of 21 boats and 96 anglers Dec. 4. The tournament kicked off the tallied a total of 172 releases over the renowned triple-crown Florida Keys three-day tournament, according to Gold Cup Sailfish Championship series. organizers. Upper Keys anglers Fenton Langs- The remaining two events in the ton and Jimmy Hendrix, with James and Gold Cup Series include the Cheeca Debbie David of Fort Lauderdale, re- Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament leased 15 sailfish. Six sails were caught set for Jan. 19-21 and the Islamorada within 40 minutes Sunday which led Fishing Club Sailfish Tournament Jan. the team to the overall win and trophy. 25-26, when an overall series cham- Second place, with 14 released sail- pion is to be crowned. fish, went to Capt. Robert Collins at the —Contributed helm of Last Dance, fishing with Matt 1st Place team Relentless with tournament director Dianne Harbaugh and Santa Claus. McLean of Naples, and Islamorada resi- UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 9, 2016 GIVING 19 THE GIFT OF SELF These organizations need holiday help VALERIE KOLESSAR www.keysweekly.com

t’s the most, wonderful time of the year, right? Sadly, not for everyone. The magic of Christmas is nothing more than a bitter memory for those whose circumstances are less fortunate than ours. TheI elderly, infirm in nursing homes far away from family. The homeless. The sick. The lonely. And the list goes on. Why not share some of your holiday cheer with them? Embrace the true spirit of the season by contrib- uting time, talent, or gifts to those in need. Yours may be the only smile they see this Christmas. • The staff at Mariners Hospital in the Upper Keys Holiday Helpers of the Florida Keys makes every effort to get patients home for the holi- days, and recognize home is where the greatest need Tis’ the Season to Give exists. Several social agencies offer services for the homebound and their caregivers. And they can all use HAYS BLINCKMANN extra hands this time of the year. [email protected] Visit an hour with a homebound person to allow a caregiver to squeeze in a little shopping of their own. very year the Wesley House’s annual toy Deliver food to someone who would otherwise go hun- drive provides hundreds of Keys kids gry. Offer support to families facing the loss of a loved much needed presents under the tree — Drop off your un- one. but it’s not just about the toys, it’s about wrapped toys at any With locations throughout the Keys, your closest Ethe families. There is specific reason the toys are Holiday Helper location Visiting Nurse’s Association, Hospice, Meals on Wheels unwrapped. Each year, the Wesley house opens or Center for Independent Living is only a phone call up a “shop” for one day and parents are allowed away. It may be the most important call you make this to come in and hand pick the unique gift, that season of giving. one of kind thing that is just right for their child. • Key West Rehabilitation Center distributes The experience is personalized so families can holiday gifts to those who call the facility home. The feel good about what’s under the tree and have “We make greatest need this year is lotion for the women, co- a true Christmas. logne for the men, and blankets for everyone. Or share Holiday Helpers of the Florida Keys Families sure every your talents with the residents as a group by leading a accepts referred families in need for the pro- holiday sing-a-long. Call Sara at 305-296-4888 to make gram. To refer a family that may need assis- child has a arrangements. tance, call Wesley House, KWPD, Monroe County • Keys Area Interdenominational Resources, best Sheriff’s Dept., Kids Come First, Monroe County present.” known as KAIR, has been serving Marathon’s needy School District, Healthy Start, ELC, Salvation —Jeremy Wilkerson, of Wesley House since 1998. They work in partnership with other agen- Army, Samuel’s House, and Upper Keys YMCA cies and organizations to help return people to produc- program. tive lives. In 2012, they began overseeing Independence Another way to give is to “adopt” a whole Cay to extend their services to the area’s homeless. family and provide anything from presents to They accept donations of every type – time, cash, food, food during the holidays. clothing, in-kind donations – they can use whatever you The “shops” will take place Saturday, Dec. 17 have to offer. A wish list and methods of donating are in Key West, Sunday, Dec. 18 in Marathon, and detailed on their website at KairOnline.net. Thursday, Dec. 22 in Key Largo. All organizations • Folks at Marathon’s DAV Chapter 122 assemble will be accepting referrals and unwrapped toys packages for community members deployed on active up until then so … give, give, give. military duty both stateside and overseas. A donation box is located on their premises during normal operat- ing hours beginning at 10 a.m. Items most needed are clothing, dehydrated food like jerky, toothpaste, tooth- brushes, toothpicks, music CDs, and movie videos. Local disabled vets can use a little help, too. Dona- tions of money or gift cards can brighten the day of someone feeling lost and forgotten. The Chapter col- lects those, too. Some of you may be reading this and think, sounds great but I’m already stretched out. No worries! Need exists all year long, not just during the holidays. Charity has no season. Your gift is appreciated no matter when it arrives.

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Marina, Bar & Grill DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER 58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL NOW HIRING: Teaching... Learning...Caring LINE COOK Full-Time (Habla Espanol) Dolphin Research Center is seeking an experienced Medical Detention Deputy Trainee: Vacation Pay Technician. Responsibilities include assist in medical procedures, Health Insurance with The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is accepting Preliminary NO COST to employee treatments, monitor animal health, implement treatment plans, routine Applications for a Detention Deputy Trainee Academy Overtime Available lab procedures. Must have BS or BA, certified vet tech or equivalent starting January 31, 2017. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will pay for your new career (tuition, books and salary). Apply in Person: experience. Benefits include medical, life & disability insurance, 401(k), Preliminary Applications must be completed and received 1200 Oceanview paid vacation, sick & holidays & so much more. Job description available Avenue by December 15, 2016. Applicants may apply on line at at www.dolphins.org. E-mail a cover letter, DRC application and your www.keysso.net or contact Charles Slebodnick at cslebod- (Off 15th Street) resume to [email protected]. EOE [email protected] or 305 292-7044. EEO/AAP. Marathon (305) 743-5317 HIRING! CoCo’s Full & Part Now Hiring In Key West Time General Positions. TELLER – Part-time Apply in Sweet Store We are looking for experienced, friendly, outgoing applicants Person. Savannah’s with excellent customer service skills to assist customers in Bake Shop Grassy Key is now hiring for NOW HIRING: handling transactions. Must be flexible and able to work Satur- Part-time Deli and/or Retail Sales. Outpost - evening shifts. days. Teller experience and/or excellent customer service skills Apply in person at required. To apply, please go to www.my100bank.com, then 58152 Please Apply In Person 50 Coco Plum Drive, Marathon click Careers. For assistance contact [email protected]. Overseas 8919 Overseas EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled Hwy. Hwy in Marathon 305-743-7743

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S segeenaains HIRING FOR THE Immediate opening for a NS FOLLOWING POSITIONS: HVAC Service Technician Upper & Middle Keys. General Manager Great Pay • Paid Holidays • Sick Pay • Medical Insurance • Paid Vacation Servers, Busperson, Bartender and Food Runners. Apply in person 171 Hood Ave • MM 91.5 • Tavernier Please apply on line at www.spottswood.com/careers p 305-852-2960 • f 305-852-0656 or on site 13201 Overseas Highway. EOE m/f/d/v UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 9, 2016 23 let’s do business - (305) 743-0844

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Martha Roca, Air Methods patient; baby Jacob Roca; Jo Thevenet, flight nurse; Leo Mijares, flight paramedic; and Gary Glover, pilot Baby born in flight

This summer, the LifeNet Key West crew picked up Martha Roca, who was just 26-weeks pregnant, from a nearby hospital to transport her to Miami for pregnancy complications. They were surprised when she told them halfway through the flight,“this baby is coming.”

Thanks to the calm strength of the medical crew, including Jo Thevenet, flight nurse, and Leo Mijares, flight paramedic, baby Jacob was born in flight at just two lbs. Gary Glover, pilot, handled the situation smoothly and was successfully able to bring Martha and Jo Thevenet and baby Jacob Roca Jacob to the care they both needed.