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Chamber Ambassadors: Anne O’Bannon, Mike Puto, Sandra Bradshaw, Kristen Livengood, Trish Hintze, Jill Bell, Simone Stanton and Christina McIntyre

SOLE WATERSPORTS 61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key, FL 33050

Tel: [email protected]

HYDROSHIELD FLORIDA KEYSKeyswide, FL


CUTTING EDGE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTIONKeyswide, State FLTel: 904-813-8334

[email protected]

CLOUDS IN MY COFFEE CATERINGMarathon, FL


KEYS BOAT FURNITURE30313 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine, FL 33042


CAPITAL BANK2348 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050

Tel: 305-289-7000 Fax: [email protected]

FLORIDA KEYS COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN'S ASSOC.PO Box 501404, Marathon, FL 33050


NATIVE IRRIGATION92329 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070


PLANTATION TREE & LANDSCAPE92329 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070


Business After HoursChamber After Hours

February 13th 5:30-7:30pm

Chamber Luncheon • Feb. 19th

Please welcome our new members!

Must RSVP. Space is limited. See flyer insert for guest speakers.

Held as a fundraiser for the tiny historic island called Pigeon Key in the tropical Florida Keys, this two-day juried event attracts exemplary artists and quality buyers from across the globe. The festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, February 2 & 3 at the Marathon Community Park, MM49, Marathon FL. and offers more than 50 fine artists and craftsmen, delicious local cuisine, live art and auction by preeminent celebrity artists. Enjoy historical elements, entertain-ment, children’s activities and educational programming highlighting the Pigeon Key Foundation’s important preservation, research and marine biology projects. We hope you’ll make plans to join us in this celebration of art, history and community. Admission is only $7 for both days (and no charge for kids 12 and under). Every dime stays local to help the Foundation carry out its mission to promote and preserve History, Education and Research.

Chamber Email/Internet Marketing Program

Member MeetingsMember Referral Program

In Other News... Please call/email and let us know about upcoming events or community news for our newsletter, social media pages and online calendar. Or take advantage of our advertising opportunities with a flyer or ad space! 305-743-5417 or [email protected].

Or Submit Your Own Event! Now YOU can submit your own events to our online calendar. Visit www.floridakeysmarathon.com and Click to Submit Your Event or call the Chamber for details.

Please email or call for more information on our newest marketing program! We will be sending out monthly email blasts to a growing list of visitors (14,000+) and travel writers (300+). The email blast will consist of up to 20 business listings (includes picture/logo, contact info and website link) as well as a calendar of events. This blast is a great way to get noticed by travel writers and potential visitors. The cost is only $35/month to participate. (305) 743-5417 or [email protected]

Anytime a current member of the Chamber suc-cessfully refers another business to join, they will receive $25 in “Chamber Bucks!” Chamber Bucks can be used to attend monthly luncheon meetings or for advertising opportunities through our web-site or newsletter.

Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 12:00pm at the Florida Keys Country Club

BPW/Marathon meets the 1st Thursday of each month. 5:30pm at the Hyatt/Faro Blanco Lighthouse Grill

Zonta Club meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 5:30pm at the Florida Keys Country Club

Habitat for Humanity meets the 3rd Monday of every month at 6pm at new office 8055 O/S Hwy

Marathon Lions Club meets the 4th Monday of every month at the Elks Lodge

Keys AHEC Senior Fitness Classes (ages 55+) at Key Colony City Hall Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 8am Call 305-743-7111 ext 204

Keys AHEC Free Quit Smoking Help Tues 10:30am & Thurs 5:00pm in Gulfside Village

Check our “Where to Play” section of the Chamber’s website for yoga, paint classes, live music, local themed nights and more!

Chamber Member RecapNew Members This Month: 9Total Members: 542Visitor Center RecapTotal Members: 103

Monthly StatsDecember 2018Total Visitors 1,986Without Reservations 41%Top State FLTop Country Canada

Check out the "Where to Play" section of the Chamber's website for yoga, dance, paint classes and more!

Executive Membership Circle

Starfish Level The Art Studio

Angelfish LevelIberia Bank • First State Bank • Hawks Cay • Florida

Keys Media • Mt. Sinai Cardiology of the KeysIsla Bella Beach Resort • Florida Keys Electric Co-op

Marathon Marina & Boatyard

Seahorse LevelCentennial Bank • BB&T Bank

Keys Federal Credit Union • D’Asign SourceFishermen’s Community Hospital

Weekly Newspaper • Marlin Bay Yacht Club

Chamber Luncheon Hosted by Havana Jack's

Chamber CEO Daniel Samess and Director of Monroe County

Veterans Affairs Cathy Crane

Chris Todd Young of Habitat for Humanity with Jimmy Anderson of American Cancer Society

Josh Mothner of Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate with Chamber Director

Jeff Smith of First State Bank

Kim Crouthamel of First State Bank with Victoria Brisson of DDAI and

Julie Johnson of TimeOut Magazine

Monroe County Legislative Affairs Director Lisa Tennyson with

guest speaker Monroe County Commissioner

Heather Carruthers

Public Information Officer at Monroe County Kristen Livengood with

Jeanine Christiansen, Sandra J. Bradshaw and Erika Goodman of the Marathon

Chamber of Commerce

Sabrina Jo of Tarpon Harbour and Susan Adaska with Cheryl Roll of

Great Locations

Every Friday!10am-2pm Appliance & furniture sale to benefit Habitat for Humanity1700 Overseas Hwy For info: 305-743-9828 ext.3

Thru Feb 2Marathon Community Theater presents: Drinking HabitsThursday-Saturday 8:00pm showtimewww.marathontheater.org or call 305-743-0994

Thru Feb 14Have a heart this Valentine’s Day!Adoption fees for ALL dogs waived now through Valentine’s Day at Florida Keys SPCA Marathon and Key West campuses. www.fkspca.org

Feb 1City of Marathon 3rd Annual Flag Retirement CeremonyConducted by Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts6pm at Oceanfront Park behind Marathon City HallFor info: Frank 305-304-8343

Feb 1History of Diving Museum - Dive Into Art4pm-6pm Celebration reception and ribbon cutting for the new featured exhibitLight refreshments providedwww.divingmuseum.org Feb 248th Annual Florida Keys Health Fairs9am-2pm Free Services and ScreeningsMarathon Middle High School, Big Pine United Methodist Church and Key West High SchoolFor more info: 305-243-4898 Feb 2Kuban KeysinoPresented by BPW/Business Professional Women of MarathonMarathon General Aviation. Self-parking available.Cocktail hour 6pm-7pm Gaming 7pm-10pmPrizes Awarded 10pm-10:30pmProfessional Gaming Tables & Dealers$75/person includes 2,500 gaming chips, heavy hors d’oeuvres and two free drinksCash bar available.Dress in your best tropical Cuban attire. Eat and drink Cuban delicacies. Enjoy Cuban rhythms and a cigar bar. Win fantastic prizes in our Grand Finale Raffle!Seating is limited. Tickets available at Eventbrite.com or Sea Level Spa in MarathonFor sponsorship opportunities, call Mallory 813-846-6759

Feb 2-325th Anniversary Pigeon Key Art FestivalA Big Show for a Tiny Island10am-5pm at Marathon Community ParkAdmission is only $7 for both days (and no charge for kids 12 and under).50 fine artists and craftsmen, delicious local cuisine, live art and auction by preeminent celebrity artists. Event proceeds from the event are to benefit the Pigeon Key Foundation.

Feb 4Florida Keys Concert Association presents:American Chamber Players7:30pm at San Pablo ChurchThe ensemble, consisting of piano, violin, cello, viola and flute, performs familiar masterpieces as well as modern American works. www.floridakeysconcerts.com

Feb 5Keys Fishing Seminar SeriesFishing/Artificial Reefs presented by Capt. Chris Johnson of SeaSquared ChartersHyatt Place Conference Center. Free admission. Prizes & Giveaways. Call 305-743-5305

Feb 7Friends of the Marathon Library Speakers’ Series1:30pm refreshments & meet the speaker at St. Columba Episcopal ChurchTavernier attorney Jay Hershoff, the son of a plumber, earned his law degree from the University of Miami and has practiced law in South Florida for nearly five decades. Jay practiced criminal law during the wildest days of pot and cocaine smuggling, and rubbed elbows with the colorful characters who thrived during those times. Like every lawyer, Jay has fascinating stories to tell.Putts for Paws Miniature Golf Tournament for Charity305-743-4800

Feb 94th Annual Putts for Paws Miniature Golf Tournament12pm-4pmGolf for a great cause at Boondock’s Grill Play as a team of two in the tournament to win medals and prizes.Music, doggy obstacle course, animal talent show, silent auction and more! Proceeds benefit the Florida Keys SPCA animal adoption and training programs in the Middle Keys. Team winner’s grand prize is a vacation package valued at $1,000 courtesy of Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club. Teams of 2 are $100.For info: Tara 305-743-4800 or [email protected]

Feb 11Mission Nutrition6pm-7pm at Island YogaJoin holistic health coach, Summer Herd, the second Monday of each month for our monthly nutrition workshop series. Must pre-registerwww.simplewholehealth.co

Florida Keys Concert Association presents:The Naughton Twins7:30pm at San Pablo ChurchThe two 29-year-old pianists bring unity to their art form in a way only identical twins can. These two lovely and extraordinary performers are graduates of The Juilliard School and the Curtis Institute of Music.www.floridakeysconcerts.com

Feb 12Business Breakfast ForumPresented by Marathon Chamber of Commerce8am-8:45am at Courtyard Marriott Conference RoomMeeting #1 Topic: Open forum/discussions & how can the MarathonChamber help your business$15/person includes breakfast & beverageRSVP 305-743-5417 or [email protected]

Feb 13Chamber Business After Hours5:30pm-7:30pm hosted by Crane Point Museum & Nature TrailFood, refreshments, raffle, networking and touring the beautiful hammocks of Crane Point

Feb 14Friends of the Marathon Library Speakers’ Series1:30pm refreshments & meet the speaker at St. Columba Episcopal ChurchValentine's Day brings Hays Blinckmann, author of "In the Salt", to charm us with stories about her husband becoming a father, her children and her observations gleaned from living in Key West and writing for the Keys Weekly. Hays is an oil painter, lover of all things German, her husband, children and Bundesliga who spends her free time developing a font for sarcasm, testing foreign wines and failing miserably at home cooking

Feb 14Happy Valentine’s DayBe sure to check out local restaurants for Valentine’s Day specials or your local watering hole for some anti-Valentine’s Day celebrations!

MARATHON EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

MARATHON EVENTS & HAPPENINGSFeb 15Marathon Garden Club monthly meeting1pm “Learn About Bromeliads” with Tom GuiceGuests welcome. For info 305-743-4971

Feb 15-16Marathon Community Theatre: A Gallery ReadingThe Drawer Boy by Michael Healey8pm Tickets $12www.marathontheater.org

Feb 16-173rd Annual Coral Head Music FestPresented by American Legion Riders 154Live concert at Marathon Community Park 12pm-11pmNationally recognized bands are to perform, as well as Keys favorites for a 2 day music fest. ALL proceeds benefit charities, including Project: Vet Relief, Relay for Life and Wesley House Family Services. 2 Full Days $50 Advance Tickets $40 per day at the gate VIP tickets availablewww.coralheadmusicfest.com

Feb 174 Year Anniversary Festival12pm-10pm at Florida Keys Brewing CompanyLive music all day, food trucks, art vendors, face painting, 3 new beer releases and backyard beer games. Pet friendly eventPort Side Play Date Package available

Feb 18Florida Keys Concert Association presents:Camerata RCO7:30pm Marathon High SchoolThese young talented members of the great Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam also love the energy and intimacy of a chamber orchestra

Feb 19Chamber Membership Luncheon12pm-1pm at Florida Keys Steak & Lobster HouseGuest speaker: City of Marathon Mayor John BartusTopic: State of the City$16/person MUST RSVP 305-743-5417

Feb 20History of Diving Museum: Immerse Yourself Series7pm The Sunken WWII Bomber presented by John Christopher Fine

Feb 21Friends of the Marathon Library Speakers’ Series2pm at San Pablo Church Community RoomCome early for light refreshments and meet the speakers Monsignor Terence Hogan and Mary Ross Agosta of the Archdiocese of Miami will speak to us about Pope Francis, his life and teachings.

Feb 21 Florida Keys Concert Association presents:Spanish Brass7:30pm at Marathon High SchoolSpanish Brass is one of the most dynamic and admired brass groups on the international music scene. They have played in some of the most prestigious venues and festivals around the globe.www.floridakeysconcerts.com

Feb 231st Annual Native Taxi Keys Classic Golf Tournament8am registration 9am shotgun startFlorida Keys Country ClubTo benefit the Domestic Abuse ShelterScramble format $100 entryAwards, prizes, raffles, million dollar shotFor info call Stan 305-434-2433

Feb 28Friends of the Marathon Library Speakers’ Series1:30pm light refreshments & meet the speaker at St. Columba Episcopal Church. Our own Bill Becker of U.S. One Radio will tell us about his many experi-ences during his decades in the Keys.

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We always strive to provide beneficial, useful services and tools for our valued members. After all that’s why we are here right? Your Board and I are excited to roll out a new event that we believe will be a great tool for you and your business. We are calling it Best Practices Business Breakfasts, and our first one will be Feb. 12th at the Courtyard Marriott at 8:00AM. This will serve as yet another function where we will delve into important topics that effect your business, and discuss best practices, but not with your traditional speaker. We will break up into tables and each table will have a subject-matter-expert or facilitator who will help guide discussions, and members can then share ideas with each other, share knowledge, experiences, successes, and failures at their discretion. Also, this will hopefully attract those of you that just cannot make our monthly luncheons and evening networking events due to scheduling conflicts. We hope to see many of you there on Feb. 12th, please contact our offices to RSVP, cost is only $15/person and includes a full breakfast.

Now that we are in February this is where we begin recruiting our Marathon Seafood Festival volunteers. Marathon’s biggest and best event is not possible without our beloved volunteers. We are also accepting sponsorships for the festival as well. Sponsorships are a great way to expose your business to our 15,000+ event guests, as well as the tens of thousands of visitors to our event website, on which all our sponsors are featured (www.MarathonSeafoodFestival.com). Please contact us for more info on volunteering and/or being an event sponsor. See you March 9th-10th for your 43rd annual Original Marathon Seafood Festival!

Have a great February everyone, remember to get that someone special a great Valentine’s Day gift at one of our many great local (chamber-member) retail shops. Please also remember to send in your membership renewal dues that were mailed out last month. We greatly appreciate your membership with us and look forward to continuing to serve, support, and advocate for your business. Do not hesitate to contact me to help you in any way.

Most Respectfully,

Daniel Samess, M.S. • CEO Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce • (305) [email protected] • www.FloridaKeysMarathon.com • www.RelocateToTheFloridaKeys.com • www.MarathonSeafoodFest.com

What: Quarterly meetings over breakfast, with a specific topic introduced at each meeting pertaining to best business practices within that topic (i.e.: HR/hiring practices, management/motivating staff, finance, legal, etc.) Will have round top tables set up for chamber members to sit at. Each table will have at least one (1) subject matter expert and/or facilitator (based on meeting’s topic) to help guide, lead discussions, as well as provide feedback, advice, etc. Meeting #1 Topic: Open forum/discussions & how can the Marathon Chamber help your business When: 8:00-8:45AM Meeting #1: February 12, 2019 Where: Courtyard Marriott Conference Center/Room (2146 Overseas Hwy, Marathon) Cost: $15.00 per member (includes breakfast & beverages) Program Goals:

To inform, empower, and educate business-members via peer-to-peer/roundtable discussions led by subject matter experts.

To provide our members with another opportunity to learn from fellow members, professionals in various fields, while engaging with each in a positive, like-minded environment.

Further connecting GMCC members to our member-benefits, especially those that may not be able to make our other meetings (luncheons, business after hours) due to scheduling conflicts.

Steve Hurley-ChairmanDDAI/David Douglas Associates, Inc

11400 Overseas HwyMarathon, FL 33050 • 239-220-0848

[email protected]

Mike Kiraly-Chairman ElectCentennial Bank


[email protected]

Chris Todd-Young-Past ChairmanHabitat for Humanity8055 Overseas HwyMarathon, FL 33050

305-743-9828/cell [email protected]

David Peck-TreasurerKeys Federal Credit Union


[email protected]

Sara Matthis-SecretaryThe Weekly Newspaper


[email protected]

Yunior Rodriguez-DirectorHawks Cay Resort61 Hawks Cay Blvd

Duck Key, FL 33050 • [email protected]

Jeff Smith-DirectorFirst State Bank of the Florida Keys


[email protected]

Paul Lebo-DirectorO.F.F./Organized Fishermen of Florida

PO Box 500723Marathon, FL 33050

305-743-6727

Karen Thurman-DirectorFaro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club

1996 Overseas HwyMarathon, FL 33050

[email protected]

Brandi Card-DirectorIsland Pilates and Massage11400 Overseas Hwy #114

Marathon, FL 33050305-942-6921

[email protected]

Patrick Stevens-DirectorWolfe Stevens PLLC2955 Overseas HwyMarathon, FL 33050

305-743-9858/[email protected]

Jamie Atkins-DirectorMiracle Ear of the Florida Keys

5701 Overseas Hwy #5Marathon, FL 33050

[email protected]

Greg Konrath-DirectorMarathon Garbage Service, Inc


[email protected]

Daniel Samess, CEOMarathon Chamber of Commerce


305-743-5417/cell [email protected]

Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce • 2018/2019 Board of Directors

Florida Rental by OwnersEstablished in 2017, FLARBO’s aim is to help visitors search and find a dream Florida Keys vacation rental on Florida Rental By Owners (FLARBO). It prides itself on the three “no’s” — no traveler fees, no booking fees, and no communication barriers. For owners, the service offers a way to manage their vacation rental properties. “Booking directly with our verified owners always gets you the best price,” said FLARBO co-founder Michele Totino. “We are successful and experienced vacation rental owners who were tired of the huge corporate giants negatively affecting our businesses.”She said FLARBO is built for owners who want to take back control of their rental processes; and for travelers who wish to avoid the huge booking fees incurred on large online travel agencies.“We’re a little bit different and our clients like it,” Totino said. “Everything we do is geared towards the owner and traveler. We focus on what the property managers and owners want, and we provide the advertising platform to drive bookings to their homes.”

Phone Number: 1-877-735-2726Website: https://www.floridarentalbyowners.com/Email: [email protected]

HydroShieldSurface Protection & Restoration. HydroShield offers services to help property owners protect and restore hard-to-clean surfaces such as granite, glass, porcelain, tile and grout. “Our key to success would be having integrity, a positive attitude, and standing behind our products and services,” said owner Traci Driscoll. Driscoll said HydroShield applications create a transparent hydrophobic barrier that chemically bonds to surfaces at the molecular level — eliminating microscopic peaks and valleys where the corrosion begins. The result is an ultra-smooth transparent barrier that protects glass, granite, marble, traver-tine, quartzite, ceramic tile, porcelain and grout from the harmful effects of environmental pollutants. It also protects against bacteria growth in surface pores, hard water minerals, harsh cleaners, and corrosion. As it is chemically bonded, it cannot be chipped, peeled, or scratched.“Maintenance will be cut by 75 percent and you can eliminate harsh cleaning chemicals which are unhealthy to you and our environment,” Driscoll said. “We can also restore glass and grout, making your home look new again!”Hyroshield operates throughout the Keys, and was established in 1995.

Phone Number: 305-735-4212Website: www.HydroShieldFloridaKeys.comEmail: [email protected]

The UPS Store

Established in 2006, The UPS store provides many services for small businesses — faxing, printing, wide format blueprints, posters and banners, notarizing, brochuring, copying, etc.Owners Sharon and Arno Silva pride themselves on being community-oriented and involved. They participate in the Marathon Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce and Arno is the AYSO Soccer Regional Commissioner. Sharon earned her degree in Graphic Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art and is a graphics and print specialist.There are two fully staffed stores, one in Marathon and one in Key Largo. The Marathon store recently added a second blueprint/wide format machine to keep up with demand. And, since Office Depot closed in Marathon, the UPS Store is stocking some basic supplies from reams of paper, to paper clips, envelopes and file folders.

Owners: Sharon & Arno SilvaBusiness: The UPS StoresLocations: Marathon & Key LargoPhone: 305.743.2005

Every "ing" for small business

faxingprinting

notarizingblueprinting

brochuringcopying

direct-mailingdesigning

flyeringshreddingfreighting

packingbusinesscarding

laminatingmenuing

enlarging

And, of course,shipping.

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