Need A Loan? Call Us ! 305-296-8535 KeysBank.com Ani Brian Kurt Brian Lori Madruga Barroso Lewin Kelly Bailey (305) (305) (305) (305) (305) 308-3210 393-4669 304-4187 393-6446 304-6991 NMLS#: 812674 NMLS#: 812460 NMLS#: 812476 NMLS#: 812475 NMLS#: 812459 Member FDICMember Equal Housing Lender WWW.KEYSNET.COM SATURDAY,JANUARY 19, 2013 VOLUME 60, NO. 6 ● 25 CENTS U.S. SUPREME COURT Court: Houseboat not a boat By JESSE J. HOLLAND people around the country “capable of being used” and people or things on water,” Associated Press who make their home on High court rules 7-2 in favor the court was concerned with Breyer said. “And we conse- floating structures in mari- of liveaboard on the mainland practical possibilities, not quently conclude that the float- The U.S. Supreme Court nas, bays and coves. merely theoretical. ing home is not a vessel.” ruled Tuesday that a main- The high court ruled 7-2 County should not have been vessels that are “watercraft or “We believe that a reason- Justices Sonia Sotomayor land Florida man’s floating for Fane Lozman, who affected by maritime law. other artificial contrivance able observer, looking to the and Anthony Kennedy dis- home was a house, not a argued that the gray, two- Justice Stephen Breyer, used, or capable of being home’s physical characteristics sented, with Sotomayor say- boat, and not covered under story craft about 60 feet long who included a picture of used, as a means of trans- and activities, would not con- ing Breyer’s opinion creates maritime law, in a case that that he towed to the marina in Lozman’s craft in the opin- portation on water.” The key sider it to be designed to any could affect thousands of Riviera Beach in Palm Beach ion, said maritime law affects words, Breyer said, were practical degree for carrying ● See Homes, 2A TROUT LANDS A GROUPER CRIME FRONT Judge sets Major League Baseball’s Mike Trout (front), Zecca trial centerfielder for the Los Angeles Angels and the 2012 American for Feb. 25 League rookie of It’s unclear whether Zecca’s the year, catches Attorney also attorney, Miami-based William and releases a added to case Aaron, will request more time huge goliath to prepare for trial or if Zecca is grouper while for forfeiture considering a plea agreement. fishing off Key Aaron hasn’t returned repeated West Jan. 12.Trout By RYAN McCARTHY messages for comment since was fishing on [email protected] Zecca’s arrest. On Jan. 10, a federal grand the ‘Coolwater’ The U.S. Attorney’s jury handed down the four- skippered by Office is moving quickly in count indictment against Capt. Bill Wallace the prosecution of Marathon Zecca. The gun count stems in 60 feet of water resident Dennis Zecca, co- from Zecca giving the inform- about 25 miles owner of a marina and a for- ant — a convicted felon — a west-northwest of mer U.S. Coast Guard 9mm Beretta to carry out Key West using Station Islamorada com- Schmitt’s killing. mander federally charged The cocaine counts stem 50-pound-test with murder for hire, conspir- from a U.S. Drug Enforcement conventional acy to possess and attempt to Administration investigation tackle. Last possess with intent to distrib- out of which the alleged mur- season,Trout hit ute cocaine, and transfer of a der-for-hire plot was hatched. .326 in 139 games firearm to a convicted felon. Federal authorities have said with 30 homers, U.S. District Judge Jose Schmitt was not involved in 83 runs batted in Martinez, who has taken over the drug case but haven’t said the case from Magistrate what motive Zecca would and 49 stolen Lurana Snow, signed an order have to kill him. bases. He scored Thursday setting a Feb. 25 However, in open court, 129 runs. trial date, with a Feb. 21 “cal- prosecutor Benjamin Coats endar call” pretrial hearing. said that for the murder for Photo courtesy Zecca’s Dec. 21 arrest for hire, Zecca had “associates JESSICA TARA COX unsuccessfully attempting to and co-conspirators in this pay $20,000 or a kilo of offense” who haven’t yet cocaine for the murder of been identified. MOSQUITO CONTROL Marathon Realtor Bruce Zecca pleaded not guilty Schmitt sent shockwaves on Jan. 14 and is being held through the Keys. The person without bond. he allegedly recruited for the Thursday, Martinez issued Salary cuts again up for talks hit — an employee of the an order to counsel for each Marathon Marina and side requiring them to “file quadruple sure the issue of something that should be treasurer each earn $22,038. Boatyard, which Zecca co- speedy-trial reports every 20 This time, board members’ salaries is done. I don’t want to make That doesn’t include fully owns — turned out to be a 4 versions addressed at next week’s this an elitist board where funded health benefits. federal informant. ● See Zecca, 2A board meeting in Key West. you discourage people from The first salary-related considered Wednesday’s agenda has wanting” to run for it, item is to simply reduce the four separate salary-related Goodman said. “What I salary of commissioners by By RYAN McCARTHY items, three of which are would propose is to every 10 percent. Goodman and CHOPPED IN THE UPPER KEYS [email protected] related to a 10 percent pay year knock this thing down” Bridges are sponsoring it. cut that most board members 10 percent “until it gets rea- Then there are individual Florida Keys Mosquito believed they took in sonable for the time spent.” items calling for the same 10 Control Board commission- October. In reality, they Commissioners earn percent reduction, but with ers Jack Bridges and Phil never approved it. $21,438 per year, while the Goodman are making “I kind of believe this is chairman and secretary- ● See Mosquito, 2A ROCKLAND KEY Issues remain for planned shopping center Key shopping center might During a two-hour hearing Neugent said. “It’s unfair to More traffic, not cause serious delays, says Wednesday in Key West, ask county residents to pick building size a project consultant. commissioners voiced wor- up the tab for a development “With such a big project, ries about how the center near that’s going to generate a lot unresolved there are going to be a lot of mile marker 9 could affect of money for someone.” questions,” Owen Trepanier, traffic, mass transit, neighbor- Commissioner Sylvia Photo by ANDY NEWMAN By KEVIN WADLOW a land-use consultant repre- ing landowners and demand Murphy said she doubts the Judges at the inaugural Key Largo and Islamorada Food & Senior Staff Writer senting site owner Steven for affordable housing. center would result in predict- Wine Festival’s ‘Chopped’team charity competition evaluate [email protected] Henson and developer “You’re fixing to create ed “marvelous benefits” like a scallop appetizer entry prepared by Chef Nate Bohning David Garfunkel, said something with jobs that jobs and sales tax revenue. A cluster of questions and Friday. “Going back and clearly will demand housing,” “We are not going to have and Patti Stanley at the Marker 88 restaurant in Islamorada. concerns raised by Monroe forth is part of the process.... Mayor George Neugent said. more tourists because of this The cooking-contest winners were Skip Bradeen and Florida County commissioners about We’re working really fast on “Somebody is going to Keys Islander Executive Chef Andy Niedenthal. For many a planned enormous Rockland this property.” have to pay for these things,” ● See Rockland, 2A more photos, go to www.KeysNet.com/photos. INDEX Printed on 100% Classifieds . .10B recycled newsprint Chart Room’s Living . .3B CONTENTS © 2013 In L’Attitudes future KEYNOTER PUBLISHING CO. Business . .7A At the Marathon The iconic Chart Room bar Community Theatre, you’ll Opinion . .6A at the Pier House Resort find ‘Five Women Wearing has served some legends Sports/Outdoors . .1B the Same Dress.’ Story, 7B — and now its future is in question. Story, 4A Crossword . .6B 7786790 22222 2A Saturday, January 19, 2013 KeysNet.com Keynoter NEWS BRIEFS Board salaries MOSQUITO CONTROL Emergency food money available return to fore Health care costs Monroe County has been From Mosquito, 1A Lord-Papy then awarded $10,966 through the refused, along with com- again go to board Federal Emergency Manage- different dates of enact- missioners Bill Shaw and ment Agency’s Emergency ment. Bridges’ version Steve Smith, to consider request to discuss a 10 per- Chairman Jack Bridges Food and Shelter Program. calls for a retroactive cut Goodman’s request to dis- Staff would cent pay cut for commission- said he would support The chairman of the coun- to Oct. 1, when he says cuss the pay cut. start paying ers, it received little traction. Goodman’s measure. ty’s Emergency Food and commissioners believed Republican Jill Goodman has argued time “Twenty-five dollars per Shelter Program, Rev. they approved it. Cranney-Gage won Lord- some portion and again that almost all pri- month is not too much to pay Stephen Braddock, encour- Goodman’s version Papy’s seat in November vate-sector employees con- for your insurance,” he said. ages nonprofits providing calls for a Jan. 1 effective and will be sworn in By RYAN McCARTHY tribute toward the cost of Commissioners Steve emergency food help to date, mainly to avoid con- Wednesday. The obvious [email protected] their health-care plan. Smith and Bill Shaw voiced apply for funding. fusion with retired 20-year swing vote did not return Mosquito Control employees concern about the employee calls for comment Friday Qualifying organizations commissioner Joan Lord- Florida Keys Mosquito are covered 100 percent by contribution.