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The Keys
Blast from Ed Krane & Friends : Week of Oct 3, 2016
A few of the Great Staff at Reef Relief and some new position assignments
The Searle Brothers Nursery 18th. Annual Fall Extravaganza Sale
Artisan & Live Art Performer Hazel Griffiths returns to The Blast
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MCSO Honors Deputy Josh Gordon at Marlin's Park |
MCSO Catches Nasty Miserable Low Life Lobster Violators ( More on Both in the weekly MCSO Feature) |
KWLS "We are delighted to announce the winners of our Key West Literary Seminar 2017
Teacher and Librarian Scholarships!" See all 18 and Detailed Bios in one of Our Lead Features
One of the many Acts at The Key West Theater (More in their weekly Section)
Next Mystics and Maestros from Katie Sotak "AKA Kiki Bug" and her Artisan Friends Oct 13 at Hard Rock to Benefit Aids Help with Kristen Livengood Presenting "The Queens of KW" as part of her Campaigning for Fantasy Fest Queen
Our weekly City of KW Section; Above Mayor Cates Honors the Accomplishments of the KW Soccer Team.
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Hi Everyone; The Keys Blast going out weekly to over 7540 Keys Citizens and Businesses/Organizations plus Hundreds Additional Readers Downloading the Issues on our weekly Facebook Companion Page. This is the Third Issue of the 2016/2017 season I may take a few weeks off during the next few months; of course to our Contributing Editors "Friends" : Please make sure to continue sending us material.
Ed Krane 954-448-4324 EK10@AOL.COM
This week in The Keys Blast From Ed Krane & Friends : Reef Relief Adds some staff +Volunteers Needed, Searle Brothers Nursery 18th Annual Fall Extravaganza, Encore Feature : Art from Hazel Griffiths, Last Hometown Key West of the 2016 Season is on 10/17, City of KW and MCSO Weekly Section ; Inc. Fla. Marlins Honoring an MCSO Officer, Pics of 18 Teachers and Librarians Receiving KW Literary Seminar Scholarships, Key West Theater Schedule Inc. Marshall Tucker Band, Mystics and Maestros Festival Oct. 13 at Hard Rock, Johnny White &
WWW.MILEZEROKEYWEST.COM shares a few more Photo Galleries, Next Week Video from GianCarlo Espinosa and the Patriot Honor Ride, The Blast Welcomes 2 New Restaurant Sponsors : Ocean Grill and Bar / NY Pasta Garden, KWBG Pajama Party Pics, Gallery on Greene's Andy Thurber Reception/Exhibition 10/22, National Parks & Fla. Keys Eco. Dsc. Ctr. Dry Tortugus Artists in Residence Presentation, TSKW First Thursday Featuring Susann & Bob D'Antonio "Parade Lab Costume Creations" & "In/Visible" by Abiy T. Frew,
WWW.BLUEPAPER.COM , Carole McCardle Art, Carol Tedesco's Photos from "Custom Made" at KWAHS + Many of their Upcoming Event Descriptions, CFFK Accepts Nominations for Volunteer of the Year, Fringe Theater Open Auditions Oct 8 & 9, KWFF Nov 16-20, Charity Bingo Night on Mondays at Green Parrot for KWAHS, Commissioner Romero's Community Meeting 10/19, KW Orchid Society Meeting 10/16, KW Library Schedule of Classes,
WWW.ABSOLUTELYAMZINGEBOOKS.COM , The Blast Back Issue Links, FKSPCA Schedule of Events, All our Eco/Green/Nature/Conservation Editors Reports, Mangia-Mangia Giving Back to All the Deserving Non Profits, Our Weekly KWBG & KW Chamber Sections with many Great Events, "Out of the Darkness" Walk for Suicide Awareness 11/6, Mixer at TWKW 10/12, Larry Smith, Womankind 15th. Anniversary Party 11/12, Last Stand, FKCC, Our Keys-Well- & Q Magazines, United Way tells us about "Stuff The Bus",
Preserve Island Life tells us about some Green events for Oct., LKMC Job Fair 10/13, SouthernMost Coconut Castaways, TDC's "Keys Traveler", Our Extensive Weekly "Music" and "Theatre Sections and so Much More
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"WEBSITES OF NOTABLE INTEREST" Link at the very end (Over 300).
Thanks To our Contributing Editors that Greatly Enhance The Blast ; & thanks to our readers. Ed Krane EK10@AOL.COM 954-448-4324. Editor's Note : There are Hundreds of Links in each issue; simply Click the Websites/FB Links and Varied Links & Instantly the Info. will appear .
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NEXT WEEK BOY GENIUS GIANCARLO ESPINOSA (Social Media Guru and Videographer) will have Video from this past weekend's Patriot Honor Ride. The culmination of a 2500 Mile Trip for Vets; right here in Key West WWW.PATRIOTHONORRIDE.COM
The name of GianCarlo's companies are Digitech KW & Events in KW (where there are so many awesome videos) 2011 Flagler Ave. 305-600-7836
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Matt and Peter Arnow sent over these pics from the most recent KWBG Mixer held at Hard Rock : The Pajama Party
More from The Key West Business Guild in their Weekly Section
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We are delighted to announce the winners of our 2017
Teacher and Librarian Scholarships!
Each year we award individuals who are making a positive impact upon readers in their communities. We hope that participation in our literary community will inspire fresh engagement with literature in schools and libraries around the country.
Scholarship winners receive a full waiver of the Seminar registration fee and are provided financial assistance toward lodging costs. Click this LINK that KWLS was nice enough to allow us to send to all our readrs and now just subscribers to KWLS ( you should Subscribe ; great material) http://us12.campaign-archive1.com/?u=679e3544090644e82d709ebf2&id=811e1ac2a4
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"Cloaks of Dragons"
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A Commissioned "Soul Scape" work for Barry
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"Evolution of the Universe"
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"Roccos" Soul Scape"
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"Emergence"
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"Strange Roots"
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"Dream Among The Flowers"
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Hazel Griffiths A possible Guest Star at Katie's Next Mystics & Maestros Scheduled Oct 13; Probable Venue Hard Rock Cafe ; this month to benefit Aids Help CC
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The 18th Annual Fall Plant Extravaganza at SEARLE BROTHERS NURSERY INC.
6640 SW 172nd. Ave. , SW Ranches , Fl. 33331 ( Same group that has amazingly great stock at really LOW Prices at the West Martello Tower Sales Oct 7 &8 8a-5p, Oct. 9 9a-4p. Oct. 14&15 8a-5p, Oct.16 9a-4a WWW.RAINFORESTCOLLECTION.COM
Palms@Rainforestcollection.com Jeff Searle 954-658-4317 Office 954-434-7681
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We hope you can join us for the Dry Tortugas National Park Artists in Residence Presentation at
6:00 PM on October 4th at the
Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center in Key West !
Thanks to the Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center and NPS at Dry Tortugas National Park, we are able to give these programs. Says Superintendent Pedro Ramos -
"The Artist in Residence Program will help us usher in the National Park Service's Centennial, and will also offer artists and visitors alike views of Dry Tortugas National Park in new and innovative ways."
Filmmakers Carter McCormick and Paula Sprenger, picked after NPAF's competitive selection process, are both experts in digital camera work and their passion is recording the interaction of the natural world and the humans who are closest to it. Says Sprenger: "In my work I look to showcase the grandeur of nature in comparison
to the individual human spirit." Their work
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taken them to different places like Costa Rica, Belize, Panama, Ghana and other countries, looking for the unusual in the usual - what goes unseen to the naked eye.
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The Studios of Key West has First Thursday on Oct 6 Featuring the Opening of two Exhibitions on display Oct 6-27
In/Visble by Abiy T. Frew and Parade Lab Costume Creations by Bob and Susann D'Antonio. MORE IN THEIR WEEKLY SECTION
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The Keys Blast from Ed Krane & Friends welcomes The Ocean Grill and Bar (305-296-4300 1075 Duval St.) and The NY Pasta Garden (305-292-1991 1075 Duval St).
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All Photos by GianCarlo Espinosa
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Shrimp and Grits - Jumbo local shrimp over fontina cheese grits with a roasted corn and bacon butter sauce
Scalouper - Fresh Diver Scallops fused with black grouper over lobster risotto with stir fried vegetables and a fresh mint puree
Wahoo Ceviche - With Florida Orange and scotch bonnets
Lea Fettis and John - Chef & Owners
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In the next Issue Artist Carol McArdle sends us some of her new works . Hit LINK1 for her Fall Art E-Newsletter
281 Front St. 305-295-6616
Here are some Carol Tedesco Photos from the Opening Reception "Custom Made" 125 Years of The Custom House
The exhibit will offer opportunities to enjoy the architectural marvel's finery: the grand staircase of carved wood, 20-foot high ceilings textured in intricately molded plaster, arched windows and doorways, eleven fireplaces, and an immense wraparound porch that provided shade to residents and visitors conducting business in the building. Visitors can also explore rare artifacts including sections of the building's original woodwork, a Collector of Customs' letter book, nineteenth century customs forms, views of the original floor plans, and materials used in the edifice's restoration, part of a 9-year, $9-million-dollar project spearheaded by the Society that began in the early 1990s.
THIS IS A NOT TO BE MISSED EXHIBITION
Michael Gieda, Cori Convertito, Patrick Tierney, Shirrel Rhoades
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Linda Grist Cunningham and Sheila McCullen
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Robert Ramsay, Don Whitehead, & Marsha Peters
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David Salay, Breanne Erickson, Meghan and Shelli Johnson
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Southernmost Post 3911,
2200 N Roosevelt Blvd.,
305-294-9968
Office: 305-414-8310
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We're now accepting nominations for our community's Volunteers of the Year who will be honored at the
2017 Unsung Heroes Luncheon. All Monroe County 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofits are invited to submit nominations, which are
due December 16th. The Unsung Heroes event is set for
Friday, January 27th, 2017 at the KW Marriott Beachside.
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The Crew at Fringe Theater
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for a Really Interesting Press Release on the 2016 Key West Film Festival
ALSO CLICK
RED LINK2
for their latest Release
KWFF 2016 Opening Night
is just over two months away. KWFF kicks off our
FIFTH edition this November 16-20, 2016
. As your travel plans start to take shape, we wanted to put a few items in your inbox:
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BRIEF NOTES
A Note from Curator Cori Convertito. Join us for CHARITY BINGO NIGHT at the Green Parrot Bar. Bingo cards are only $1 each and there are great prizes to be won including Rob O'Neal giclees, gift certificates from Duece's "Off The Hook" Restaurant, Starbucks,, and Camille's Restaurant,
and a bottle Stoli vodka. All monies raised goes to support the exhibition department.
Wed. Oct 19 at Marriott Beachside Hotel 6pm. Commissioner Romero's Community Meeting. As with previous meetings, this one is targeted to last 1 hour. This will give attendees time to reach their chosen location for viewing the presidential debate which is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM EDT.
Among the topics will be Hospital Matters, Funding for Youth, and Mosquitos. I'll send out an agenda as we get closer to the date.
You are welcome to share this note with others.
I encourage you to be involved in making our City better.
The KW Orchid Society begins its 2016/17 Speaker series Sunday, Oct. 16 , 1:30 at W. Martello Gardens, Higgs beach with Yolanda and Segundo Questa of Quest Orchids, a popular and repeat visitor to KWOS. Plants for sale , raffles, audience show and tell orchids and more will be on display. All are welcome to participate. Bring your blooming orchids to win a prize and find out more about them. For more info, www.keywestorchidsociety.org or Marie, 305 509 7744.
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Dear Friends,
I hope this email finds you well and excited about the South Florida Symphony's upcoming season featuring great music of the Masters, international guest artists and some of the most beloved music in the repertoire.
Since the Symphony's inception I have been adamant about providing as many services for children as we do adults. I am proud that we have kept up this tradition and that we have also grown in our Music Education. We will be doing childrens concerts this season in Monroe, Palm Beach, Broward and Dade Counties. Our Music Education budget is $250,000. Due to Space Constraints ; please click below
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The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton Street, Key West, Florida
MONDAY, October 17, 2016, FROM 5:00 - 7:30 PM
Hometown's Second and Final Question and Answer Forum for candidates on the November 8, General Election Ballot is approximately three weeks before the Election. Key West and Monroe County voters will have to make judgments regarding Monroe County State Attorney. State Representative, U.S. Representative, Utility Board, Group 3, Mosquito Control Board, District 3 and the Referendum questions submitted to the voter regarding effectiveness trials in Key Haven/Monroe county.
THIS WILL BE HOMETOWN'S FINAL EVENT OF THE 2016 POLITICAL SEASON AND IT'S A MUST-SEE POLITICAL EVENT!
The panelists for the October 17, Forum will be Larry Kahn, Editor, the Keynoter,; Naja Girard of Key West The Newspaper (The Blue Paper-; Kay Harris, Editor, Key West Citizen newspaper; and Nancy Klingener, Florida Keys reporter for WLRN--South Florida's public radio station.
For a full list of all known candidates and their pictures as well as other campaign information regarding registration and videos of prior Hometown events, visit our website www.hometownkeywest.com. You'll find direct links to YouTube, all of the other items and much more.
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Open Poetry Mic Night
The Key West Library at 700 Fleming St presents an Open Poetry Mic Night on October 12
th at 6:30pm.
This showcase, sponsored by Key West Island Books and Seastory Press, will feature members of the Key West Poetry Guild, however all poets are encouraged to attend. You must be at least 18 years old to attend or participate, present your original work and each poet may read for no more than five minutes per round. For more information, contact the Key West Library at 305-292-3595.
Monday and Wed. Mac Classes;
October 3rd Mac Computer OS Basics
Whether your Operating System is Yosemite, El Capitan or another, the basics are the same! Learn the Mac OS Basics on your Mac. Bring your laptop!
Wednesday October 12th - iPad
This class is recommended for anyone who doesn't already know the bells and whistles of the iPad. IOS 9 is the most advanced mobile operating system. Send voice iMessages, answer your iPhone on your iPad and the latest security for all your data.
Wednesday October 19th Photos
Organize, edit, track Faces and Places of your photos. Create slideshows, books, calendars, etc. Photos is in every Mac device. Learn the basics of Photos and see what you can create!
Wednesday October 26th iPad/iPhone Photos
Photos on your mobile devices has replaced iPhoto. Manage, edit, create albums, delete and share right on your device.
Allison Rich,
Monroe County Public Library,
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Here are a few recent issues; to look back on as well as
send the Links to friends
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9/21- Survivor Premier Party @ Looe Key Tiki Bar
10/4- Mangia Mangia Benefit
10/25- Cocktails for Animal Tails @ Rick's (Fantasy Fest event)
11/10- Wining for Animals @ Double Tree Grand Key Resort
Are you looking to Spay or Neuter your pet? We have available space in our upcoming clinic on Tuesday October 4th and Wednesday October 5th. When you get your pet Spayed or Neutered at our clinic we also include a microchip and rabies shot. Please contact us directly at (305) 294-4857 for additional questions or stop by our Key West shelter.
For our upcoming clinic we are looking for washable electic blanket donation. Electric blankets help warm animals while after they have gone through surgery and it helps to wake them up. If you have a new or used electric blanket to donate, please bring it to 5230 College Rd. We have also added it to our Amazon Wishlist. We sincerely appreciate your continuous generosity
The Next Mystics and Maestros is for AIDS Help Oct 13 6-9p at Hard Rock Cafe:
"Mystics & Maestros" teamed up with the Keys Weekly writer, Kristen Livengood, who is campaigning for Fantasy Fest Queen by throwing an all female inspired arts/craft show and Fashion Show.. / "The Queens of Key West" Benefit for Kristen Livengood's Fantasy Fest Queen Campaign for Aids Help. If this is something you're interested in setting up at, please let me know, and I will add you to the lineup! Contact Katie at: Ksottak@Gmail.com or text 772-646-3343.
305-780-7313. Works by William, Katie, Alaina Plowdrey, Elizabeth Chamberlain, and a few additional Brilliant Artisans.
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Go down to their second Feature for some interesting material on some new Reef Relief staff. This Feature has the folloing
Key West, FL, September 28, 2016 - Reef Relief is looking for volunteers to help with our many projects throughout the year. Reef Relief, in partnership with the City of Key West has a storm water education project that provides three types of volunteering needs. The volunteering options include: Storm drain stenciling, distributing educational door hangers to residents, and marine debris removal events. If your company is looking for a way to give back to the community or an individual that can donate just a few hours of time, please contact us and we will happily plan a special activity for you or your group. For more information about volunteering or to register call Reef Relief at 305-294-3100 or email reefrelief@gmail.com.
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PLANT STORE OPEN YEAR ROUND ; GREAT STOCK AT GREAT PRICES 9a-5p
33 E. Quay Rd. 305-809-4750 Truman Waterfront ; next to Fort Zachery Taylor Park
MCSO ANIMAL FARM OPEN 2ND & 4TH SUNDAY 1-3PM
5501 COLLEGE RD.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office Animal Farm is open to the public
from 1 - 3 p.m. (2nd & 4th. Sundays) Please join us and visit with the animals. The farm is free of charge; donations are welcome.
The Sheriff's Office Animal Farm has over 150 animals, most of which were abandoned, abused or otherwise surrendered by their owners. The animals at the farm include farm animals like pigs, goats, a steer, horses, a donkey, turkeys and rabbits. The farm also has a number of more exotic animals including a lemur, kinkajous, sloths, a family of Patagonian cavies, alpacas, an Emu, pythons, a bearded dragon, prairie dogs, a skunk and a chameleon.
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All 5 Key West Playhouses. Go to the end of our Issue for Greater Details and additional Links; and/or hit the Links below
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You must try the Creamy Marinara Sauce ; and the Best by Far Chocolate Cake in the Keys.
MANGIA-MANGIA 900 Southard St. 305-294-2469
Mangia-Mangia Non-Profit Organization Night ( Many Choice Dates still Available) 20% of sales go to the Non Profit Organization. 5:30-9:00PM. All are welcome ( you don't have to work for the group to attend; just enjoy great food and help out Great Organizations).
Oct. 4 FKSPCA
Oct. 10 Nutcracker Key West.
Oct. 17 Habitat for Humanity
Oct. 18 Botanical Garden Education Department.
Oct. 24 CO-OP
Right now a few choice dates left
The last three Issue we had some Brilliant Nature Photography Exhibitions from Mac Stone; below are links for his works and additional info. on him; Just Brilliant. Also here are the three past issues where we have much of his work : Sept 19
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Mary Lou Hoover from GNO writes "I am pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Out of the Darkness walk for suicide awareness and prevention. We have scheduled the walk for Sunday, November 6th. Registration will begin at 12:00 Noon and the walk will commence shortly after 1:00 PM. The walk registration and sign-up will begin at the Monroe County Sheriff's Office on College Road and the walk will follow the College Road loop, starting and ending at the Sheriff's Office.
Monroe County continues to have the State's highest suicide rate of all counties in Florida. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will be working with us to reduce the rate of suicide by 20% by the year 2025. Support of this walk will bring the issue of suicide out of the shadows and into the light. We invite you to join us for this time of healing and in remembrance of those we have lost to suicide."
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Exhibit@TWKW.ORG 10a-5pm M-Sat
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Wow what an amazing line up of talent performing..Of course ; go to their website for the complete line up and details ; here are just a few dates Marshall Tucker Band 12/3/16, Colin Hay 2/11/17, and The Nighthawks Featuring Bill Blue and Larry Baeder BECOME A MEMBER!
After a great inaugural season, we are excited to announce that the Key West Theater will be offering Membership opportunities to our devoted patrons beginning October 1st, 2016 through September 30th, 2017. Membership benefits range from discounted tickets, to pre-sale concert tickets, to hosting your own private event!
Memberships are on sale now! Some are limited (i.e. 48 Hour Concert Pre-Sale)
As a non-profit organization, membership support is vital to our operations & the artistic vision of the theater. We took off from the ground running & the momentum hasn't slowed down. We are committed to providing, along with the Rams Head Group, top tier concerts, theatrical productions, comedy, variety specials and locally produced Key West events. Your support will never go unnoticed and we can't thank our Key West community enough!
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The Blast uses Constant Contact for production/creation, database maintenance, and delivery. Their system and support are excellent.
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WWW.DATEANDTHYME.COM
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The Keys Blast certainly can't give you all the upcoming events ; and other publications Provide links to more extensive Calendar of Events Like TDC, Florida Keys Council of the Arts, & Mile Zero. Jenna Stauffer excites/informs us on her TV Shows. Lynda Frechette has most of the entertainment schedules and news covered. I check the Mile Zero Calendar every day to see what events I may not know about that I want to cover/attend.
http://www.milezerokeywest.com/calendar/ . Also Johnny White Creates many Photo Galleries each week. Go to the next link to see many of his Photo Galleries :
http://www.milezerokeywest.com/category/gallery/ . Of course Mandy, Todd, Kay and the Gang at The Citizen have so much Info. ( I Read my On-Line Subscription Everyday); and of course The Weekly, Conch Color, The Blue Paper, Konk Life, Our-Keys, Keynoter, Q Magazine Provide KW with Great Info as well... Here are just 2 of the many new galleries.
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BodyZone Fitness Center. Go to website for class schedule; as well as this link CLASS SCHEDULE
2740 N. Roosevelt Blvd. (Winn Dixie Plaza) 305-292-2930 Now Open at 5:30AM
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A year membership is $530 plus tax .
3 month membership is $205 plus tax. Day pass is $13.95 which includes tax. All Classes are Complimentary with Membership.
BodyZone is nearly 10,000 square feet with weights, cardio and 3 classroom areas. We offer a complimentary fitness evaluation and orientation to the gym with one of our Personal Trainers.
Most classes are complimentary with membership. Non members are welcome to come and take classes.
Aging Boldly is a class offered on Saturday's at noon by Dean for anyone 50 and older. It focuses on stretch, flexibility, strength and balance
Yoga is offered three days a week at the gym on Mondays and Fridays at 11 and on Wednesday at 11.
Spinning is taught on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 615 pm. . Zumba is now offered Monday and Wednesday at 7 pm and Friday at 6 pm. Sandra has a class that is loved by many! Come and check it out! Total Body Circuit is taught by Brad on Mondays at 900 am and is a great way to start off your week. This class will tone and define your body.
On Saturday's at 11 we offer a Kids Zumba class. While you work out, let your kids work out too! This class is complimentary to members. Non members are welcome and pay only $10 for this class.
All of our pricing is located on the website also.BodyZone can be found on Facebook at
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Check out their great coupons & look for their weekly section about Food/Healthy Living from Date & Thyme's Charlie Wilson. Also read their Magazine "WELL" (new Issue out any day) ALL about Health/Green/Eco/Healthy Food/Exercise for Mind & Body and so much more.
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WWW.MOTE.ORG Over the Summer of 2016 : We won't be Updating the Links to their Current Issues. However below will provide for some great Nature / Reef Readings
Check out this E-Newsletter they just over about Nesting Sea Turtles LINK28
Demolition at Summerland Key to make way for new Mote Complex Hit LINK19
Just added
LINK26 : MOTE Honors Volunteers and also receives an FPRA Image Award for Communications Efforts
"Demolition making way for MOTES's New Lab in The Keys" hit
LINK25 ; and "Otters & Their Waters"
LINK26 ; & LINK27 Special Lecture Series from Dr. Andrea Tarnecki
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30th Annual Run for The Turtles makes Great Strides in Helping Endangered Sea Turtles. Hit LINK25 for Complete MOTE E-Flyer on this and many additional Features |
Above artist rendering of new Complex being built on Summerland Key
MOTE Scientists Identifies First US Black Groper Spawning Site ; Hit LINK24 |
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LINK22 about Otters; and Greenhouse Gas can Escape the Deep Ocean in a Surprising Way Hit
Here are a few E-newsletters released the past week ; some of the topics are Red Tide Monitoring, Global Environmental Study & Dolphin Calf Rescued
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New Issues released last 2 weeks Inc. New Underwater Robot & Sustainable Seafood Challenge.
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LINK20 (Donating to Save Coral Reefs)
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305-809-4700X236 33 East Quay Rd,
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary protects 2,900 square nautical miles of critical marine habitat, including coral reef, hard bottom, sea grass meadows, mangrove communities and sand flats, as well as shipwrecks and maritime heritage resources. NOAA and the state of Florida manage the sanctuary.
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Shrimp Dinner Special $12.99 with Two Sides Good Until Oct 9; Click Green Link for
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Entertainment Schedule Next Week : Days Noon-5p, Nights 6p-10p.
Day Schedule : M. Roger Koleka, Tues. Bobby Enloe, Wed. Roger Jokela, Thur. Wyatt Hurts, Fri. "Emily", Sat. Wyatt Hurts, Sun. Bobby Enloe. Nigh Schedule : M. Wyatt Hurts, Tues. Nina Newton, Wed. Douglas Fowler, Thur. Bobby Enloe, Fri. Nina Newton., Sat., Bobby Enloe, Sun. Douglas Fowler.
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On Friday, September 23rd, dozens of dedicated United Way volunteers distributed over $30,000 worth of school supplies to 15 Keys schools benefiting the over 8000 students throughout the district.
Through generous donations from businesses and individuals up and down the Keys, UWFK was able to give out 5,500 packages of notebook paper, 2,500 boxes of crayons, 7,500 folders, and much more! Supplies are distributed to schools for children who may lack access to the resources they need to succeed in the new school year.
The 2016 Stuff the Bus drive wouldn't have been such a success without the help of our generous community supporters. The single largest contributor are Publix Supermarkets in the Keys, donating 11 pallets of supplies through their "Tools for Schools" fundraiser. Additional sponsors of the 2016 Stuff the Bus campaign contributing over $250 worth of supplies or donations include: Big Pine and the Lower Keys Rotary, Key Largo Rotary, Cadence Investments, Hard Rock Café, Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, Hawk's Cay Resort, Florida Keys Electric Cooperative, Metropolitan Community Church, Key West Sunset Rotary, Shell World, Oropeza & Parks, Girls Night Out, The Westin, Marathon and the Lower Keys Association of Realtors, Iberiabank, the Upper Keys Rotary, Last Key Realty, Freewheeler Realty, Mariners Hospital, Shear Paradise Salon, Upper Keys Sailing Club, Upper Keys BPW, Florida Keys Board of Realtors, and the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce.
Steve Estes, President of the Big Pine and Lower Keys rotary states, "Big Pine and Lower Keys Rotary expends much of its time and efforts, as well as considerable financial resources, on programs and projects benefitting the youth of our community. The Stuff the Bus Campaign is a worthy recipient and one we would like to continue to support into the future. It is programs like Stuff the Bus that help us leverage our constrained resources to provide as much help as we can to as many as we can."
This year, UWFK collected so many school supplies that they will distribute a second round of Stuff the Bus school supplies in January. Thank you to everyone who donated! Your continued support enables our organization to help children in Monroe County lead positive and productive academic careers.
Donations to support the work of UWFK and our local nonprofit partner agencies are accepted year-round. If you would like to make a donation, you can access our online giving portal by clicking the "Donate" button at
http://www.keysunitedway.org
. Thank you for helping us become the leader in community caring!
Just a few of our Notable Websites of Interest in Our Part 2 Link at The very end of this Blast
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Paulette Summers sends regards and sent us a link to get weekly FDOT info. Roads and FDOT Construction Projects. To reach out to her : Psummers@MrgMiami.com 786-510-3921
305-294-2587
Next Business After Hours Oct. 20 at TSKW 533 Eaton St. 5:30-7:30PM Members Only Please
Next General Membership and Luncheon at Westin KW Resort and Marina Oct 26 Noon
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Next Luncheon : Oct 5 Marriott Beachside . Special Guest Chris Hamilton KW Bicycle / Pedestrian Transportation Coordinator. Next Mixer Oct. 12 Venue TBA
WWW.KWBGONLINE.ORG
305-294-4603
Q Magazine from Neil Chamberlain
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Scott Pridgen Executive Dir.
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Alison Morales Kerr from The Fla. Dept. of Health in Monroe Co. sends regards; and this info below. She can be reached at 305-809-5607 Alison.Morales@FlHealth.gov
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FLORIDA KEYS HEALTHY START COALITION 305-293-8424
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. Please Go to our Facebook Companion Page for the ALL the Photo Galleries and Complete Issues from this past season
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Randy Detrick; just sent this over :
JOB FAIR Thursday, October 13: Please Tell Your Friends,
Neighbors and Family
Opportunities available at our Job Fair on Thursday, October 13th from 4PM-9PM. Clinical and non-clinical positions available, including: RN's, case managers, CNA's, medical technologists, admitting clerks, physical therapists and many more. Competitive pay and excellent benefits. To be held in the main hospital at 5900 College Road, Key West. www.LKMC.com/jobs Please help us get the word out about this important event!
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The team won the Bronze Medal at the 2016 American Youth Soccer Organization's National Tournament. The U12 group consisted of 24 teams traveling from as far as Hawaii, California, Michigan and Illinois. The Key West team competed in several tournaments around the state, taking first place in the Hurricane Cup, where they proudly representing the City of Key West and earned the invitation to participate in the 2016 National Tournament.
"These outstanding young men are an example of successes that can be accomplished through commitment, team work and good sportsmanship," reads the proclamation.
Mayor Craig Cates presented the award to the entire team: Jonathan Bahri, Gregory Barnes, Karel Bublak, Aaron Cassidy, Jack Castillo, Michael Cates, Jaxon Duplessis, Drake Fowler, Matthew Fowler, Jonathan Gvili, Logan Kirchner and Beckham McLeod. In addition, the commission gave a special thank you to the Head Coach Alex Yanovych and Assistant Coaches Clive McLeod and Jose Bahri.
The team reciprocated the recognition by presenting Mayor Cates with a team jersey.
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WWW.MYFWC.COM Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission 888-404-3922.
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Green eNewsletter: September
September is Land Conservation Month and we wanted to tell you more about the birds and the bees! See below for some great earth-hugging events!
-Alison, Sustainability Coordinator, City of Key West
AHiggins@Cityofkeywest-fl.gov
Go to their Facebook site to find out about some amazing Programs for Businesses for a GREEN Certification.
IMPORTANT NOTE : Alison sent over much info. on many Green/Eco events in The Keys. Please go to their Section Further down for just a few of the events; Of course go to their FB Page for more Info..
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Florida Keys Council of the Arts
Click Below link for their extensive Calendar of Events of the Arts for all of the Keys
http://keysarts.mhsoftware.com/
Thank You Shannon Lynch for the Extensive Arts Calendar of Events.
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Click
PHOTO LINK
for the TDC's Amazing Photo Galleries. Below is one of the many current Features
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Deputy Josh Gordon was selected by Sheriff Rick Ramsay to be honored at the Marlins Heroes Monday event Monday night in Miami. He and his family were treated by the Marlins baseball team to VIP seats and parking and Josh was recognized during the game.
Deputy Gordon was shot on duty last October attempting to apprehend a robbery suspect on Stock Island. He was saved from serious injury by his bullet proof vest.
Thanks to the Marlins' organization for their recognition of the heroes in our local communities!
PLUS
Follow us on Twitter @mcsonews and on Facebook at MCSO - Florida Keys. All of our press releases can be found on our blog at floridakeyssheriff.blogspot.com,
In the photo: Deputy Hager measures a lobster and finds it noticeably short.
Marine violations.
On Sunday Lower Keys Marine Deputy James Hager charged three people with lobster violations.
While on boat patrol near the Seven Mile Bridge bayside, Deputy Hager conducted a vessel stop. An inspection of the boat revealed nine obster, seven of which were undersized. 53 year old Juan Nunez Medina of Hialeah was charged with possession of undersize lobster and possession of over the limit lobster.
On a separate case, Deputy Hager was checking on two divers without a dive flag near North Pine Channel bridge on the bayside. An inspection of their catch revealed 10 lobster, eight of which were undersize. 44 year old Taek Lee of Coral Springs and 59 year old Jaytee Lee of Illinois were both charged with possession of undersize lobster & harvesting lobster in the water without a measuring device.
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Chef Hubbard, Eden, & Bill send regards. Due to Space Constraints ; GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK FOR COMPLETE LIST OF CLASSES AND SEMINARS
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Bayview Park Green Market every Thursday 9a-2pm. Call Jason for Vendor Space and details of all 3 Markets at 561-929-0237 and LINK1 for their FB Page.
Amazing News : The Bayview Park Green Market 9a-2pm Every Thursday has a LARGE WATER SLIDE that will be NO CHARGE during the ENTIRE Green Market.
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281 Front St. 305-295-6616
Key West Art & Historical Society Celebrates Fantasy Fest with Temporary Exhibit. Oct 5-30
Join the Key West Art & Historical Society in celebrating Fantasy Fest with Fantasy Island, an exhibition that spotlights the world-renowned island festival that draws more than 50, 000 party-goers to the Keys and its colorful 37-year history.
The brainchild of Frank Romano, Joe Liszka, Tony Falcone, and Bill Conkle, Fantasy Fest was created in 1979 as a remedy to boost tourism with a two-day celebration and parade. Over the decades, it has grown into a ten-day extravaganza with a variety of activities such as balls, costume contests, parades and themed parties, and is also a major fundraiser for AIDS Help.
Fantasy Island
is co-curated by Dennis Beaver and will
focus on the themes from each year's celebration, the former Kings and Queens of Fantasy Fest, the fundraising efforts on behalf of AIDS Help and the diverse objects and images that make Key West the place to be each October. There will be a special event in conjunction with the exhibit on Thursday, October 20 to celebrate all Fantasy Fest Candidates.
For more information, contact curator Cori Convertito, PhD at
cconvertitofarrar@kwahs.org
or 305.295.6616 x112. Your Museums. Your Community. It takes an Island.
September 30, 2016.- (Key West, FL). Get Ready for Halloween and Zombie Bike Ride with these Creative Workshops at Fort East Martello Museum
Looking to explore your Halloween gore with some theatrical make-up tips or celebrate the spirits of those you love, Day-of-the-Dead style? Enjoy a day at the Garrison at Fort East Martello Museum with two family-friendly workshops presented by Key West Art & Historical Society on October 15.
A perfect preparation-day for the upcoming Zombie Bike Ride, "Scars & Scabs, Wounds and Gore" offers hands-on skills using latex and household products to transform participants into the undead. Artist and teacher Crystal Smith will offer you step-by-step instructions on everything you need to know to make life-like wounds, scabs, and scars, with small kits included to take home. "Wounds and Gore" runs from 10:00AM to 12:00PM on October 15, and is $15 per session for members and $20 for non-members which includes all supplies.
"Sugar Skulls for Families" teaches participants the story behind the Mexican tradition Dia de Los Muertos while participants decorate their own calavera de azúcar -a sugar skull dedicated to a loved one that has passed on. "Sugar Skulls for Families" is
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM and is $5 per skull for members of $7.50 for non-members.
The Garrison at Fort East Martello is the creative classroom hub for Key West Art & Historical Society's educational workshops, with a full roster of sessions offered for adults, youth, and families throughout the year. Detailed descriptions and registration information for "Scars and Scabs, Wounds and Gore," "Sugar Skulls for Families," and other upcoming sessions can be found by calling Adele Williams, Director of Education at 305.295.6616 extension 115 or emailing
awilliams@kwahs.org.
Register now for your spot in these limited space classes.
Your museums. Your community. It takes an island.
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ALSO PARASAIL , BOAT RENTALS, SAFARI TOURS, REEF SNORKELING TRIPS
Of Course ; they also have their extremely inexpensive 2hr. Dinner cruise 7 days a week : $59 for Adults, $39 for 12 -5 YO, & NC for 5 & Younger
  
  
 
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305-809-3776
Solid Waste Coordinator for The City of Key West Dee Dee Green
tells us : "City code
in reference to placing carts out for collection : Carts may be placed curbside after 4pm the evening before your collection day, and need to be taken off the street by 8pm the same day of collection. This applies to Key West proper. You can take your plastic bags and small pieces of styrofoam back to Publix or Winn Dixie who have collection bins located by the entrances". No Plastic bags or Styrofoam in the Blue Containers. Hit this LINK4 for the Recycle/Waste Pages from the City of KW
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804 Whitehead St. (corner Petronia & Whitehead) BlueMacawKeyWest@Gmail.com
Just steps from Duval, at the entrance of historical Bahama Village,
Blue Macaw offers local fusion cuisine along with an array of Caribbean cocktails in a tropical setting with live music dail
y. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner among lush foliage, water fountains, and the Key West sunshine. Relax at our tiki bar with our signature Rum Punch or indulge in our famous Bloody Mary Bar while drifting off to the tunes from local musicians
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Happy Hour 4-7pm daily. Live Music 12-3 & 4-7 daily. Build your own Bloody Mary Bar
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Key West & Lower Keys Habitat for Humanity 305-294-9006
for Lower Keys Habitat for Humanity
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One of The September & October E-Newsletter is out; Hit
LINK1 for complete E-Newsletter
1st. Thursday Oct 6 6-8PM Receptions and Exhibitions on from Oct 6-27
IN/VISBLE by Abiy T. Frew
Classically trained as a figurative painter, Abiy T. Frew pushes the limits of representation and paint to maximize their expressive potential. Surfaces are built up and scraped down; pigment is applied in gentle washes or with aggressive strokes.
In the context of a global refugee crisis, Frew's latest series, "IN/VISIBLE" starts with the notion of chiaroscuro ("light and shadow") and explores the personal and political dimensions of displacement, absence and belonging.
more
sponsored by Croissants de France
PARADE LAB
COSTUME CREATIONS by BOB and SUSANN D'ANTONIO
For over 20 years, artists Bob and Sue D'Antonio collaborated on the legendary, grand-prize winning costumes that dazzled audiences at Pretenders in Paradise, one of the premier events of past Fantasy Fests. A selection of some of their finest super-sized works will be on display this month in the Sanger Gallery.
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UDSON VALLEY ART TOUR -
2 SPOTS LEFT!
Oct 10-14 2016
$1,800/person, single supplement $400
Limit 20 people.
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Sign up for the E-Newsletters from the New "Books on Books" at TSKW
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Here is the Link from THE RECENT TWO ISSUES where we had about 80 photos from Miranda : Issue Aug 8
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Forgotten Felines 305-743-2520
Forgotten Felines is an all volunteer organization which provides food and veterinary care to homeless and abandoned cats in the Middle and Lower Keys. They also place adoptable cats in loving homes and strive to educate the public about the importance of proper care and spay/neuter of pets. In the nearly two decades of its existence, Forgotten Felines has spayed/neutered more than 3,000 cats. They also maintain a number of daily feeding stations which service several hundred homeless cats.
Interested in becoming a Forgotten Felines volunteer or to make a donation should call (305) 743-2520 OR 305-515-2759. Jerry Dykhuisen sends regards and this end of the year report :
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IMPORTANT HEALTH INFO FROM ERIC ELLOIE
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Key Accents 804 Caroline St. 305-293-8555
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WWW.TURTLEHOSPITAL.ORG 305-743-2552 2396 OS HWY. MARATHON
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(L)Spring Break turtle style at the world renowned Turtle Hospital in the heart of the Florida Keys. Children of all ages delight in a close encounter with this ancient species. Over 300 visitors a day are making their way to the Turtle Hospital to meet and learn more about interesting sea turtle patients.
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cliff@MarathonFlorida.com Go on line for some entertaining Middle Keys Local Programming; to get involved in TV88 call Cliff at 305-587-9830.
Cliff sends regards to The Keys Blast readers and tell us : Florida Keys Television has started providing channels for businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout The Florida Keys. Those channels can be found by going to www.MarathonFlorida.com
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Reef Relief is thrilled to announce the new staff to join the 2016-2017 team! Reef Relief is expanding our Discover Coral Reefs School Program to new schools in the Monroe Country School District, and we are launching our new Family Education Program. This means all hands on deck for our new staff!
Picture Caption: (From Left to Right) Carly Shabo, Laurel Zaima, Alex Risius, and Jamie Stafford.
Assistant Program Director: Carly Shabo
Carly began working for Reef Relief immediately after receiving her Bachelors of Science degree in Marine Biology from the College of Charleston. After a successful initial summer in the Coral Camp for Kids Education Intern position, Carly completed 2 years as the Education Coordinator and was recently promoted to become Reef Relief's Assistant Program Director. Her love for the ocean, passion for education, and commitment to conservation have inspired her to continue working to improve, protect, and preserve the local ecosystems.
Education Coordinator: Laurel Zaima
Laurel grew up in Michigan, and moved down to Florida to attend the University of Miami. She graduated from the Rosentstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science with a degree in Marine Science and Biology. She continued to migrate south after graduation, and joined the Reef Relief team as a spring intern in 2016 for the Education Program. She quickly fell in love with the island life and made Key West her home. Upon completing her Reef Relief internship, she joined the staff as the Education Coordinator and is responsible for running the Discover Coral Reefs School Program in the Monroe County School District and the Coral Camp for kids.
Fall 2016 Education Intern: Alex Risius
Alex recently graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Environmental Science and a specialization in Conservation Biology. Although Alex has lived in Michigan her entire life, she quickly found her love for the ocean after studying abroad in the Caribbean. She is very excited to intern for the education program and to be involved in Reef Relief's positive impact for the Florida Keys!
Fall 2016 Stormwater Campaign Intern: Jamie Stafford
Jamie was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and she will graduate from Oklahoma State University with a Masters in Environmental Science upon the completion of her internship. Jamie has always dreamt of working with a conservation organization. With a background in international business and a strong interest in global sustainability, she has found a great fit with Reef Relief's Stormwater Education Outreach Project. Jamie decided to come all the way down to Key West to join the Reef Relief's efforts to preserve our coral reef.
Reef Relief is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to improving and protecting our coral reef ecosystems. Find out more at http://www.reefrelief.org or call 305-294-3100.
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Raquel Crummitt
District Manager Florida,
JSA Promos and Print
North Florida: 904-994-5824,
South Florida and Florida Keys: 305-414-8949,
raquelc@jsapromos.com ,
www.brownandbigelow.com
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