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Don’t believe everything you read in the papers.

These classic cars — the 1977 Jimmy GMC ‘Desert Fox’ and the 1978 Suburban Silverado — belong to an Islamorada native and were customized at the HardKore Chop Rodz in Miami. He is one of many auto enthusiasts expected at Island Fest’s car show this weekend at Founders Park. See story, page 7. JOY GRANT/Contributed

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Now that spring has arrived, it’s time to start planning some much needed spring cleaning. A good start would be sorting and tossing out all the useless junk you’ve accrued over the year. The deep cleaning synonymous with spring cleaning can be stressful, but it’s either that or risk your home winding up on an episode of “Hoarders.” This sort of undertaking requires a plan, however. So the weekly turned to locals and asked…

What’s your strategy for some much needed spring cleaning?

Ashley Rhyne, of DJ’s Diner and Seafood Grill, said, “I have a 12-year-old, so I’ll handle the hard stuff and let her handle my light work.”

Denny’s Owner Hany Haroun said, “Everybody in my family takes their own room. My wife and I are taking our closet, taking everything out and start over again. Sometimes I hire a guy to clean the downstairs, because if it’s left to me, I won’t throw anything out.”

“Take out everything from the house and get everything new,” joked Marquis Adams, of Denny’s.

Denny’s Marquis Lawson said, “No strategy needed, just do it.”

“Just go through the house, throw things out I don’t need, then deep clean the rooms,” said Samantha Anderson of Denny’s.

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Upper Keys Center- Thursday, April 6 at 5:30 p.m.

Key West Campus- Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m.

Prospective students will meet faculty, staff and current students and learn about academic and career training programs; financial aid and scholarship opportunities; learning support resources; and student clubs and activities. Parents and family members will participate in a talk about guiding and supporting soonto-be college students. The regular $30 application fee will be waived for those who submit an application during one of the events.

At the Key West event, the College will introduce its new associate’s degree in engineering technology - renewable energy technician. Developed through a grant from the National Science Foundation, the new program features a specialization in solar, wind, and water power technology.

Classes in the degree will begin in August, pending the expected approval from the College’s accrediting agency, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, in June.

Those planning to attend an open house are asked to R.S.V.P. at www.fkcc.edu/open-house. More information is available from FKCC recruiter Christina Leahy at 305809-3207 or christina.leahy1@fkcc. edu.

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he Coral Shores competition cheerleading team took home first place from the Contest of Champions national competition in Orlando on March 4. With nearly 60 other teams in the high school category, Coral Shores won first place overall in their division with a perfect routine consisting of stunt and jump sequences, dances and a cheer for school spirit.

The squad prepared for the competition by practicing almost daily since January. The team also put in time to raise money for all the travel costs. They washed cars, had bake sales, and put together a community yard sale to raise the funds.

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Conservation club tidies up shore

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tudents from Coral Shores High School’s Teens 4 Oceans club held a cleanup in the Snake Creek Marina area on March 26. The main goal of the club is to have young teens involved in preserving the ecosystem, said club President Kaitlin White. The club, which has had three cleanups this year, is also focused on educating the younger students on ocean conservation.

“I believe that people have the power to alter an ecosystem, whether they plan to or not. Our club hopes to alter in a positive way, protecting it by making it cleaner and safer for wildlife,” said White.

Over at Key Largo School, students seem to already understand the importance of doing their part.

Mrs. Pamela Caputo’s 1st chapter of Help End All Litter cleaned up trash this weekend too. The group holds cleanups once a month, with the usual haul being eight trash bags worth.

“My students always feel good about themselves after our adventures and I can tell that it has made a difference when I see them randomly picking up garbage at school,” said Caputo.

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n Mar. 28, the Florida Keys Board of Realtors held its annual bingo game at the Island Resort’s Blue Water Tiki. Along with the traditional bingo rules, hosts Claude Kershner and Jennifer Miller stipulated a few other rules for the games. Four corners, “X”, and the outside borders of the bingo card were all winning combinations at one point. Nearly two dozen prizes were given out, including gift cards, bottles of wine, and artwork from Pasta Pantaleo. The event benefited the organization’s scholarship programs.

With the end of the academic year fast approaching, the board will now begin interviewing scholarship applicants, getting to know them, and finally awarding students based on individual merit.

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GABRIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly 1. Jennifer Miller, left, and Claude Kershner IV channel their best Bob Barker and Vanna White to play host.

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Air ambulance sets record Trauma Star service has airlifted 200-plus this year O n March 26, Monroe County’s Trauma Star air ambulance service had the busiest day in its history.

In a four-hour period, Trauma Star responded to two vehicle accidents 53 miles apart, and a stabbing, transporting five people to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. A sixth person was airlifted by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s Air Rescue.

As of March 26, Trauma Star’s two medically equipped helicopters – which can carry up to two people – have transported 202 people in 2017. Of these 202 cases, 50 involved picking up victims in the field as opposed to a Keys hospital. The breakdown of the 50 field transports: 38 trauma, 7 heart attacks and 5 strokes.

“The Trauma Star program always is busy during peak tourist season in the Keys, but this year already is proving to be exceptionally busy,” said Monroe County Fire Rescue’s Andrea Thompson, Captain of Trauma Star and Emergency Medical

Trauma Star 1 lands at Sugarloaf School in the Lower Keys on March 26 to transport two victims of a nearby motorcycle crash to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. MONROE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE/Contributed

Services. “We have our second helicopter in operation for a daily 12-hour shift to ensure our community has this life-saving service when it is needed.”

Sunday’s busy night began at 6 p.m. when Trauma Star 1 (the program’s newer helicopter, purchased last year) responded to a motorcycle accident on Sugarloaf Key. The 43-year-old male driver and 29-year-old female passenger – both of Key West – were airlifted to Miami. They were both in serious but stable condition, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The story so far: Trauma Star helicopters have airlifted 202 people from the Keys through March 26, 2017: January: 72 February: 49 March: 81

At about 7:15 p.m., Trauma Star got its second call of the night. This time, there was a head-on collision just south of MM 70 on U.S. 1 on Long Key. Three people in the crash needed to be airlifted: a 42-year-old male and 37-year-old female, both from Georgia, and a 27-year-old female from Miami.

Trauma Star 2 (the program’s second helicopter) transported two of the victims and Miami-Dade’s Air Rescue helicopter transported the third. All were in serious but stable condition, according to FHP. Trauma Star 1 was returning to the Keys from Ryder Trauma Center when it got another call at about 9:55 p.m. to transport a male stabbing victim, in his 20s, from Big Pine Key. Monroe County Fire Rescue transported the victim to Trauma Star’s Marathon headquarters, where he was transferred to Trauma Star 1, which took him to Ryder Trauma Center. He died later from his wounds.

“A day like Sunday shows how important Trauma Star is to the residents and visitors of the Florida Keys,” Thompson said. “I want to thank our flight crews for doing such an amazing job.”

Trauma Star is a joint operation of Monroe County Fire Rescue and the Monroe County sheriff’s office. Each helicopter crew consists of a pilot, flight medic and flight nurse.

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SAVE THE DATE April 1-2 • 26th annual Florida Keys Island Fest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, at Founders Park at MM 87.

Saturday, April 1 • 7 Mile Bridge Run at 7 a.m. Prepare for traffic in the morning.

• Native Plant Day from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, MM 102.5 • Contest for homemade boats.

Load-in time is 10 a.m., display judging is 11 a.m., and the race will start at 1 p.m. Founders Park, Islamorada.

• The Florida Keys Quilters meet on the first Saturday of each month at the Key Largo Library Community Room at 10 a.m.

• Islamorada history trolley tours from 10 and 11:30 a.m. from Islamorada Moose Lodge, MM 81.

• Fools for Schools scholarship fundraiser event from 3 to 7 p.m. at Puerto Vallarta, MM 86.

• Coral Restoration Foundation gala at 6:30 p.m. at Ocean Reef Club, Upper Keys.

Tuesday, April 4 • United Way free tax prep from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Center for Independent Living, Key Largo.

Wednesday, April 5 • Art Guild of the Purple Isle at 9:30 a.m. at Tavernier Elk Lodge.

• “Bloodline” mini-binge, featuring two episodes at 2 p.m., Discovery Center, Islander Resort, MM 82, Islamorada.

Thursday, April 6 • Florida Keys Community College open house, Upper Keys Center, at 5:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. at fkcc.edu/openhouse.

• Cancer support group at 6 p.m. at Mariners Hospital, MM 92.

Friday, April 7 • The Florida Keys Quilters host a Sit and Sew every Friday at 10 a.m. at the Key Largo Library Community Room.

• Our Place in Paradise Grand Opening Celebration from 6 to 9 p.m in Islamorada.

Saturday, April 8 • Contractor’s Association Golf Tournament at 7 a.m. at Florida Keys Country Club.

• PTA color run at 9 a.m. from Key Largo School.

• Fund-raiser at to benefit mammal responders, 5:30 p.m. on the grounds of Dolphin Plus Bayside, MM 101.9, bayside.

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eff Hynes has been active in the antique car scene for 37 years. He’s been in car shows before, but this year will be his second time at the All-American Road Vintage Cruisers Car Show, happening at the 26th annual Island Fest on April 1 and 2.

When he first pulled into the Florida Keys in 2000, Hynes had brought his two classic Jaguars and antique Ford pickup. The first – a fully restored 1960 Jaguar XK-150 Convertible in British racing green with a tan interior and top, was a beautiful car in every respect. The next, a 1964 Jaguar Mark 2 Sedan with burgundy exterior and grey interior, screams elegance. Finally, his red 1949 Ford F-1 pickup truck is “old enough and simple enough for me to keep and drive it until they take my license away,” he laughed.

Though Hyde had competed in car shows in Colorado before moving to the Keys, he recalls more than 20 vehicles at last year’s show that caught his attention.

“I’m looking forward to seeing what the other people bring. There was a pretty good selection of antique and exotic cars last year,” he said.

Over the years, he’s owned about 20 vehicles, ranging from his first car – a 1936 Plymouth Coupe he bought in high school – to a Volkswagen Camper van, 1958 Pontiac Bonneville, and a Studebaker Hawk.

Also at Island Fest will be the “What Floats Your Boat” homemadeboat race. The boat race pits homemade vessels against each other for a handful of hilarious awards. The race is set to begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday. For kids, there will be sand castle building, arts and crafts, and a hula hoop contest. Musical performances by Tim Charron, Seranation, David Feder, the DelSol Band, Island Vibes, and Pit Bull of Blues are scheduled. Ten artists will also be creating original plein air masterpieces throughout the festival grounds.

Jeff Hynes’ red 1949 Ford F-1 Pickup is polished and show ready.

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While reading an article in the Wall Street Journal years ago, Hyde glanced over a list of various investments that people should take up to avoid the recession of the early 1980s.

“One of the things listed were classic European cars,” said Hyde. “A lot of people ended up buying those cars on pure speculation. … But when I saw the value going up on the vehicles, I decided to purchase the Jaguars.”

Last year, Hyde sold the last of his two Jaguars, the XK-150, at the car show. But that’s only after it won the funkiest foreign car award. Now he and his wife drive a Subaru –and they love it.

“It’s a great hobby,” said Hynes of collecting and maintain so many vehicles in a lifetime, “though it’s probably a little less expensive to maintain antique American cars.”

Hyde says that this is the first time since his 20s (he’s in his 70s) when he hasn’t owned a convertible. He hinted that the summer was coming quickly, and it looked like he was getting the itch again. But don’t worry – he’ll be at the show with his red Ford F-1 pickup truck. And no, it’s not for sale.

The show is on both April 1 and April 2. Contact the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce to enter the show.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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RISING STAR Sanders focused on expanding horizons

Jade Sanders’ commanding voice and talent give her a bright future. JENNIFER GLASS/Contributed

GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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outh Florida’s Jade Sanders is a freshfaced talent with a high ceiling in the country music world. Her powerful voice and catchy lyrics fetch instant comparisons to some of today’s top stars.

Sanders’ father was her first guitar teacher, and for her 10th birthday, got her a guitar. After

learning her first three chords, she just started writing her own originals. At age 12 she performed in public for the first time while living in Mississippi.

Now 18, she’s written more than 100 songs. Some of her originals are currently being aired on Thunder Country 100.3FM and Today’s Country K99.1FM. Her song writing process is built on of her chord choice. Singles, like her hit “You and I,” come to Sanders as ideas that are quickly fleshed out into full songs.

She was able to write “You and I” in one shot, and without many changes. At times Sanders will create a story in her lyrics, like in the song “Shotgun Rider.” The music video is worth a watch on her website, www.jadesanders.net Sanders said she’s focused on expanding her musicality, co-writing, and working with new musicians. She’s excited about meeting new artists and producers when she visits Nashville this August.

It’ll be her fourth time in Music City and Sanders is also eyeing a radio tour up the Florida coast and North Florida in the near future.

For now, Sanders is just enjoying life’s journey and letting new ideas come naturally. Gigging in the South Florida country scene and Florida Keys has kept her grounded, and Sanders said she digs the Keys vibe, adding, “the weather is always amazing.”

Sanders is scheduled to play every Wednesday and Thursday in April at the Lazy Lobster. Starting in June, Sanders and her band will be at Hog Heaven at least once a month until December.

Check her website and Facebook for events scheduling.

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Live Music SNAPPER’S Rick Merrill - Friday, March 31 Rick Merrill - Saturday, April 1 Rick Merrill - Sunday, April 2 Steve Venini - Monday, April 3 Bill Davidson - Tuesday, April 4 Kevin Hurley - Wednesday, April 5 Ray Jaworski - Thursday, April 6

Buffy Sherman slays on Bloodline and behind the bar. GABRIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly

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Buzzards Roost “Bloodline’s” most recognizable bar, Key Largo’s Buzzards Roost has it all. Good food, dockside view, and refreshing drinks. And what better way to enjoy it, than a Smashed Buzzard from “Bloodline’s” most recognizable bartender, Buffy the “Bar Slayer” Sherman. The roost’s signature libation is made with light rum, coconut rum, blue curacao, pineapple juice and fresh coconut milk.

Sherman was featured as a bartender in the second season’s fourth episode of the Netflix series, and as a waitress in season three. The coolest part, though?

“I hung out with Linda Cardellini (Meg Rayburn) for a few hours. She was so much fun,” said Sherman.

Born and raised in Tavernier, Sherman said she’s been fortunate enough to have the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico as a playground while growing up. Being a Keys kid, her favorite hobbies have always been diving, fishing and entertaining.

“I love to have all my friends over and cook the day’s catch for everyone. That’s my favorite thing to do,” she said with a smile.

Even though she’s gotten a lot of recognition for her cameo on “Bloodline,” Sherman said people wouldn’t normally guess she’s actually really shy. Just not camera-shy.

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Islamorada Fire Department’s Jason Luna, left, and Mike Hampson demonstrate the added capability the LUCAS compression device gives emergency medical responders. No mannequins were harmed in the staging of this demonstration.

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HELP FOR RESCUE Responder campaigns for life-saving equipment GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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W Fire Fighter Jason Luna wears the portable carrier for Islamorada Fire Department Station 19’s newest life-saving device — the LUCAS Chest Compression System. The device frees up emergency medical responders so they can perform other live-saving measures.

hen Islamorada Fire Rescue Volunteer Larry Zettwoch was challenged at a monthly CPR class to raise half of the $19,000 needed to buy a LUCAS Chest Compression System, he didn’t balk. The challenge, originally levied by Caloosa Cove Resort and Marina and Safari Lounge’s Sergio Rivera, was that if Zettwoch could raise half the cost of the device, Rivera would cover the other. So Zettwoch took a grass roots approach to making it happen for Fire Station 19 and its responders.

“I just talked to people. I went to a couple homeowner association meetings, handed out flyers that I put together and explained to people that it was tax-deductible, and that the money donated would only be used for the LUCAS,” said Zettwoch.

The original plan was to have 200 people donate $100 each, said Zettwoch.

“A lot of families donated $100, which was perfect,” said Zettwoch.

“Individuals and business like Robbie’s,

Caribee Boat Sales and Marina, Caloosa Cove Resort and Marina, the Eatons, and Rose Duke and family went above and beyond in their contributions.”

Zettwoch says that while some supporters doubled or tripled their initial contributions, ultimately there are too many to people to name and thank.

Once the Islamorada Village Council learned of the fundraising campaign at its March 9 meeting, it committed Village dollars to procuring and training its Emergency Medical Responders on the new equipment.

By March 15, the complete $19,000 had been raised, with donations for the device still pouring in. In the end, more than 65 individuals and businesses gave donations. All the donations came from individuals with direct connections to Lower Matecumbe Key. In all, the donations totaled more than $32,000.

With the acquisition of the device, all three of Islamorada’s Fire Departments are now equipped with the LUCAS compression system. Its addition to the station brings much needed capability, said Fire Chief Terry Able.

“It frees up a responder to do other life-saving interventions. Keep in mind that it takes a minimum of two people doing compressions, because once the first person gets tired they have to switch out. So that is a constant rotation of staff and as they get fatigued, the effectiveness of the compressions decrease,” said Able. “With the LUCAS it never tires, it has 45 minutes of use per battery, we carry two, and we can plug it in as well.”

Though the full cost of the device had been collected, Rivera still felt compelled to support Islamorada’s first responders. So he donated $10,000 to the village to help fund Pediatric Medical Trauma and Emergency Training for the department personnel.

At a March 15 event in which the village thanked the Lower Matecumbe community for its contributions, Sergio’s brother, Peter Rivera, presented a check for the money raised to Islamorada Village Manager Seth Lawless.

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Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar 139 Seaside Avenue, MM 94.5, Key Largo • (305) 852-5956 • www.SnappersKeyLargo.com SNAPPERS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT offers quality dining with a Florida Keys feel at moderate prices in a casual atmosphere. Both locals and visitors alike are treated to a truly enjoyable Keys experience when visiting Snappers. Open daily from 11am, Sunday Brunch 10am.

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PRINCELY PERFORMANCE A burlesque tribute to late artist

Lux Lacroix as Prince. CONTRIBUTED

L

ess than a year after his death, Key West Burlesque pays tribute to Prince, one of the greatest recording artists of all times, in Erotic City: a burlesque tribute.

Key West Burlesque will perform “Erotic City: a burlesque tribute to the artist Prince” on Friday, April 7 at 8 p.m. at The Village Square at the Trading Post. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Tatah Dujour will host the show, which features award-winning burlesque performer, Lux Lacroix and her Prince act. She is joined by an all-star cast of Key West burlesque favorites including Jenna Beth, Count Chocula, Chief Peach, Zurima and the Key West Burlesque dancers.

Tickets are available at The Village Square. More information is available from www.keywestburlesque.com —CONTRIBUTED

Lux Lacroix. CONTRIBUTED

Jenna Beth. CONTRIBUTED

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Thank You! Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys thanks all of our fine sponsors:

Whale Harbor • Bumby’s Restaurant • Dan Webster & Edward Don & Company • Eagle Brands - Budweiser • Florida Keys • Commercial Fisherman’s Association • Key Largo Fisheries • Keys Fisheries • Ocean View • Cheeca Lodge & Spa • Michael Thaler & Premier Beverage • Shrimp Improvement Systems • Sysco • US Foods • Gordon Food Service • City Hall Café • Green Turtle Wine & Spirits • Amy Slate’s Amoray Dive Resort • Backcountry Cowboys • Banyan Tree • Pete & Lani Blackwell • Bloom • Blu Bamboo • Blue Heaven Cottage • Bumby’s • Capt. Steve Leopold • Caribee Boat Sales • Casa de Campo Resort & Villas • Cheeca Lodge Resort • Chef Emilio Molina • Chef Michaels • Crossland Gallery • D’Asign Source • DePaula • D-Luxe Boutique • Dolphin Research Center • Dolphins Plus • Dr Susanna May • Drift Island Collective • Elena Madden Studio Gallery • Elena Madden Studio Gallery • Eye Candy Salon • Florida Bay Outfitters • Florida Keys Aquarium • Florida Keys Brewing • Florida Keys Dentist • Florida Keys Fisheries • Florida Keys History & Discovery Center • Florida Keys Jewelry • Florida Panthers • Froggies Gym • Grannies Bed Bone and Spa • Green Turtle Wine & Spirits • Hard Rock Café • Hydro Shade • Hilton • Treetops Hilton • Islamorada Carpet • Islamorada Fishing Club • Islamorada Mercantile • Islamorada Pool Co. • Island Coin Laundry • Janna and Jack Vandelaar • Jeanne Harstad • Jet Pack Watersports • Just Hair by Brenda • Key Largo Yoga • Key Largo Massage • Key Largo Salon & Day Spa • Keys Advernture Watersports • Little Palm Island Resort and Spa • Lookout Lodge • Lovers Boutique • Mandara Azul Salon • Mariners Wellness Center • Morada Bay • Ocean Reef Club • Ocean Sotheby’s • Old Tavernier • Pasta • Purple Island Parasail • Rapids Water Park • Redlands • DePaula Jewelers • Riva Yamaha South • Robert B. Morgan • Seaside Glassworks • Shell World • Sky & Sea Spa Key Largo • Skydive Miami • Steven and Kathy Holmes • Stogies’s Cigars • The Conch House • The Fairmont Southampton • The Fish House • The Moorings • Tropical Optical • Trump National Doral • Ucumbe/Miss Monroe • whistle Stop • Wyland Galleries • Kathleen Denis • Lazy Days • The Lorelei • Rick Freeburg • Forest Tek • Rick Freeburg • The Other Side • Jamie Nicole • Zero Dress Code • Key Largo Chocolates • Ocean Gardens • Florida Keys Fun Fishing Charter • Key Lime Pie Factory • Paddle The Florida Keys • John Ribble • Café Moka • DEX Imaging • Islamorada Fitness • The Big Chill • Beach House Gardens

Thanks to the Volunteer Committee: Billy Gilbert • Jeanna Witt • Jeanne Harstad • Kali Evans • Laurie Kean • Lisa Coakley • Leah Make • Lisa Thornhill • Liz Marquardt • Lonell Rice • Michele Abramoff • Pete Blackwell • Michele Carnohan • Gail Revok • Dan Webster • Stacy Krupa

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AGAIN!

Another Gigantic Nautical Flea Market this weekend; traffic delays expected Weekly Staff Report

“W

e’re doing it again!” exclaimed Upper Keys Rotary President Frank Derfler at a recent club meeting.

Last month, the club raised more than $250,000 for local scholarships and, since a majority of the club agreed with Derfler’s progressive comments that “no student should have to pay for college,” they decided to throw another event together – for this weekend.

(Don Horton was the lone dissenting vote.)

“Everyone knows what to do,” said Rotarian Nicole Kraus. “We called the vendors and all 200 will be back except for “Stingray Steve.”

“This is my gift to the community,” added Derfler. “My swan song, if you will.”

Thousands of bargain hunters of all ages and interests flock to

browse and buy among more than 200 vendor booths. Secondhand and show-price deals can be found on boats, boat parts, electronics, marine products, nautical gear, dock equipment, accessories and clothing for waterborne sports and recreation.

No box of loose parts is left unturned as attendees search for an oddball fitting or deep discounts on fishing gear, rods, reels, line and lures or tools.

Due to a scheduling conflict with the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce’s 26th annual Island Fest, the Flea Market will only take place over an eight hour period on Saturday, April 1 beginning at 8 a.m.

Admission to the open-air event is free, although a $5 donation to a local scholarship fund is suggested.

Money raised benefits the Upper Keys Rotary Foundation Scholarship fund.

Event information: giganticnauticalfleamarket.org/aprilfools

BRIEFLY Tourists to sit on Marathon Council For the first time, two Marathon City Council seats will be filled by tourists.

Under a change scheduled for a vote this week, Keys visitors staying at least five nights in Marathon will be eligible to seek one of the two two-year “guest” seats on the city council.

“Let’s face it,” said Councilman John Bartus, who proposed the change, “we’re spending their money. It’s only right that they get a seat at the table.”

The city council is expected to approve the change at its April 1 meeting, scheduled to begin when Freddie Bye takes his first break at the Brass Monkey. The measure will require the removal of two current council members. That removal, under the plan, would follow the same procedure as the recently enacted procedure for choosing a mayor.

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TDC explores new marketing initiatives Agency seeks to attract new visitors Weekly Staff Report

$40 million is a lot of money. Every year, the Tourist Development Council collects that in bed tax revenues from Florida Keys visitors.

Most would say the money is spent wisely and drives the economic engine of the county. Others think it could be spent better. At a meeting on Tuesday, the TDC voted to try some new marketing campaigns to improve the visitor experience while silencing some of their harsher critics. Below is a short synopsis of the four microplans:

• CORPORATE SUBSIDIES. Big corporations like Payless shoe store, Sears, and Kmart are on the brink of bankruptcy and as more of the big retailers close, they are leaving gaping holes in the Keys’ commercial infrastructure.

Big Pine resident Cleophis Rankdale has been a proud member of the Radio Shack battery club for years.

“Those tourists fund Fantasy Fest,” said Rankdale. “And my remote control needs weird batteries.”

The subsidy amounts are still being worked out, but are reportedly generous. “People WANT to buy those useless beach umbrella screws for the sand, and there’s just nowhere else that sells them except Kmart,” said the same source. “You can’t get that from the artisans at Mallory Square.”

• New law enforcement uniforms. In an effort to seem less forbidding to carefree visitors on vacation, the TDC has approached the Monroe County sheriff’s office regarding new uniforms: Short shorts, in the traditional forest green, paired with Vibram Five Finger toe shoes for better mobility.

“I’m just worried that my badge is going to tear the thin fabric of our dri-FIT® racer-back tanks when I try to pin it on,” said MCSO Captain Jonathan Crane. “And where am I going to put my gun?”

• Endorsements. To reach a younger and more hip audience, the TDC has signed an endorsement deal with Monroe County Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, 81, who has agreed to push the Keys on her Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat accounts (#NoKeysHaters). She will also create a TDC-funded video at the Southernmost Point to the tune of Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy.” “I think the first person I will call is Miami rapper Pit Bull,” Sylvia said. “If anyone has his MySpace page, beeper number, or street address so I can write him a letter, I would appreciate it if they passed it along.”

• More traffic. TDC officials worry that some members of groups traveling to the Keys are missing “the good stuff.” And, so, they are planning a campaign to suggest to visitors traveling as a group that each person bring their own car, or Segway, provided it can achieve speeds of 30 mph. “Some people worry this will create extra traffic,” said Marathon Councilman John Bartus, who uses his “down time” in traffic to beat his high score at Candy Crush. Bartus has written to the software game developers, encouraging them to add a feature wherein users can tag their location — i.e., #StuckOnOverseas.

“Check-ins are good,” said Bartus.

BRIEFLY City offers solution to Triangle Traffic After five years of continuous traffic jams, accidents and aggressive driving incidents surrounding the northern “triangle” roadway leading in and out of Key West, City officials recently announced a handful of proposed solutions.

Recently, city officials discovered the lights along Cross Street and MacDonald Avenue, both under county jurisdiction, were not synchronized with city stoplights.

“I think this was something Sunny McCoy did as a joke back in the ’80s,” said Commissioner Jimmy Weekley.

“Problem is, we all forgot about it.”

However, the city has proposed several ideas that could provide immediate relief to commuters. At an upcoming April 11 meeting, the city will review an idea proposed by local resident Jay Hall.

“I live in the Golf Club and I’ve always grabbed my newspaper from those guys in the middle of the triangle,” said Hall. “And then it hit me.

We could have those guys operate the red lights as they sell newspapers.”

If passed, City Manager Jim Scholl says, the city could consider a similar “no nonsense” approach to other issues facing the city such as constructing underground tunnels and overhead bridges to make crosswalks safer. City officials anticipate a response from the state Department of Transportation in two years, or as soon as 18 months.

‘Turtle Highway’ plan before Congress An eight-lane elevated toll road that would run from Key Largo to Key West is part of a federal infrastructure plan expected to be introduced soon in Congress.

The route, to be called the Turtle Highway, is projected to cost $110 billion. It would be built using funds from the Mexican government’s repayment to the U.S. for building a wall along the border between the two countries.

The superhighway is part of a massive infrastructure proposal scheduled to be introduced on April 1 by the White House. (Thank you, Trump.)

Officials say the elevated highway would be built above existing roads and bridges in the Keys.

The existing route, U.S. 1, would be generally limited to use by Keys residents, although visitors would be allowed to use it with an “Iguana Pass,” obtained at service plazas along the elevated route. Those passes are expected to cost $500 per year. Revenue from the passes would go to the Tourist Development Council.

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ANIMAL RIGHTS GROUP FIGHTS FOR MOSQUITO SANCTUARY 32-acre preserve would cost $12 million Weekly Staff Report

“H

ow is the life of a deer more endearing than that of a mosquito?”

That’s what Nancy Bitzman, chairman of LCILB (Love Comes in Little Bites) is asking Monroe County Commissioners.

LCILB, which calls itself a for-profit animal rights group, has been fighting against “mosquito cruelty” in coastal areas since 1989. Currently, the group is seeking a $12 million “mosquito sanctuary” along 32 acres centered between Rockland Key and Big Coppitt.

“The Florida Keys are guilty of the mass genocide of billions of innocent creatures,” said Bitzman. “What we are proposing is no different than the Key deer sanctuary on Big Pine.”

In addition, the LCILB, based out of Berkley California, has proposed a $4 million dollar mosquito protection net that would cover the proposed land area, along with demands that limit air, auto and foot traffic to the area.

Let them bite you! Give their children a chance!

However, many argue the mosquito sanctuary will cost millions in wasted tax dollars and is a direct conflict with the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District, which currently works to eliminate mosquitos in the county.

“First I had to fight against GMOs in my back yard,” said Key Haven resident Jim Wilson, where GMOs were literally proposed for his back yard.

“And now these guys want to place a mosquito factory just above our neighborhood. What’s next? An iguana sanctuary?”

LCILB has discussed a phase two to go along with the mosquito proposal, which would include added rights for iguanas. Over the last decade, the group has successfully imposed mosquito, rat, snake and roach sanctuaries in areas such as Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, Trenton in New Jersey, and Flint, Michigan.

“We have to be sensitive to their demands and take this very seriously,” said Monroe County Mayor George Neugent. “We are currently reviewing their proposal and trying to find a compromise suitable for both sides.”

Monroe County Commissioners have until July of 2017 to counter the group’s proposal. After that time, Bitzman says the county will be subject to severe legal penalties and national scrutiny.

“I always hear people brag about ‘one human family’ in Key West,” said Bitzman. “Well, I guess the mosquitos didn’t get the memo. How would the Keys look to the rest of the world if everyone knew they slaughtered innocent creatures?”

Currently, Mayor Neugent believes a compromise for the sanctuary can be made for a fraction of the cost, with the mosquito sanctuary located just above Key Haven.

“I believe this can be a burden shared by Key Haven residents,” said Neugent. “After all, they brought this on us by placing national attention on the GMO opposition.”

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JAM SESH AT THE BAY Talented bunch share stage

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Island Community Entertainment’s premier outdoor music festival, Bay Jam, returned for another year of toe-tapping fun from some of the Upper Keys’ most talented musicians.

True to its promise of inviting quality performers, Bay Jam featured nine acts throughout the day. Under the direction of David Feder, musicians from the various acts also came together for a jam session. The collaboration was totally improvised. “Bloodline” star Norbert Leo Butz also performed at the festival, much to the delight of the crowd. Proceeds from the event benefit Island Community Entertainment’s local arts and music scholarships.

— Weekly Staff report

PATRICK FOLEY/Contributed 1. Schuyler Fisk (Sissy Spacek’s daughter) sings hauntingly beautiful songs.

2. Talented Keys guitarist and singer Bill Todd is accompanied by David Feder.

3. Chris Lute, guitarist for the Steve Venini Band, is one of the ‘best guitarists in all of the Keys.’

4. One of the largest Bay Jam crowds, ever, gathers to listen to the Norbert Leo Butz band.

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5. As expected, ‘Bloodline’ star Norbert Leo Butz, center, is a crowd favorite with his strong vocal performance and talented band.

6. Local kids make good use of the climbing wall.

7. Feder performs with his son Nyan, a gifted musician in his own right.

CSHS STUDENT OF THE WEEK

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / MARCH 31, 2017 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.”

What class do you think has best prepared you for life after high school and why?

I would probably say my culinary class.

I’ve learned how to run a culinary business and how to apply for work in this career. Even though it isn’t what I want to do in the future, it will certainly help me in many other career choices.

Instagram or Snapchat? What’s your favorite filter?

I don’t usually use social media, but of these I generally use Snapchat. When I do use it, I don’t take pictures of myself, therefore I don’t have a favorite filter.

What are your plans after high school?

Besides going to the University of Florida, I’m not sure. I don’t know what I want to become or even what subject path I want to take.

Do you think you will make the Keys your permanent home? Why or why not?

I won’t make it my permanent home.

The kind of place I want to live in has a lot less heat and has a major city nearby.

Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me… how to run a business.

SOPHOMORE

Who has been your biggest inspiration at CSHS and why?

Mr. Ellsworth because he is the only teacher I’ve seen that can be kind and strict at the same time, which is a rare combination. I thoroughly enjoy his class.

JERI GOLDBERG

What organizations and activities are you involved with at CSHS and why are they important to you?

I’m in Key Club. I love helping the community and Mrs. Truesdale, who could always use more funding for the club.

I also am in the Anime Club. I do a lot outside of school so I don’t have a lot of time to hang out with friends. So the club is one of the best opportunities I have.

THEME: OUTDOOR FUN ACROSS 1. Big Ben’s face 6. “C’____ la vie!”

9. Hefty competitor 13. Water-resistant wool cloth 14. William F. Cody, ____ Buffalo Bill 15. Domenikos Theotokopoulos, a.k.a. El _____ 16. Food-borne bacteria 17. Bro to sis or sis to bro 18. Bat dwelling?

19. *It lights up the sky 21. *S’more cooker 23. Turkish title of respect 24. Sensational promotion 25. *Take a first aid one on a camping trip 28. Lover of Aeneas 30. *____ and field 34. Singular of #26 Down 36. Lagerlˆf’s “The Wonderful Adventures of ___” 38. Where there’s trouble?

40. Ripped 41. Labored breaths 43. 43,560 square feet 44. *Done to get in a race 46. Stash in the hold 47. Multicolored horse 48. Type of car 50. Greek Hs 52. *Picnic invader 53. Make like a cat 55. Nuke 57. *High ride 61. *Requires luring 65. Roundish 66. Variable, abbr.

68. “Roots” author 69. Shoe binders 70. Shoshonean 71. Discrimination against seniors 72. Soon, to a bard 73. The day before 74. “The Second Coming” poet

DOWN 1. Staff leader 2. Places 3. Carbon monoxide lacks this 4. “The Late Show” guest 5. Stabbed 6. No problem 7. *Used on powder and water 8. Brindled kitty 9. Tennis great Steffi 10. First name in jeans 11. Maple, to a botanist 12. Doctor’s order 15. Genus in plural 20. What Pinocchio was doing?

22. Make a choice 24. Gun sleeve 25. *On a string 26. Paintings in an Orthodox church 27. Layered cake 29. “Days” in Havana 31. At a great distance 32. Served hot in winter 33. God’s revelation to Muhammad 35. Financial aid criterion 37. Dick and Jane’s pet 39. *Camping abode 42. Mbabane native 45. *Shoot this?

49. Teresa of Calcutta, e.g.

51. Move sideways 54. A variety show 56. Bacteriophage, informally 57. French novelist …mile 58. Popular Russian name 59. Little bit, in Mexico 60. Right to a property 61. “Born ____,” movie 62. Pelvic parts 63. Home on a limb 64. Fitness centers 67. *For any terrain

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Captain Needed for 85' Motor Yacht Full time Captain needed for a private 85' Symbol Yachtfish based out of Marathon, Fl with travel to the Bahamas and Fort Lauderdale. Must have min. 150 ton license, current STCW 95 and previous experience. Proficient maintenance, communication and fishing skills required. Interested applicants please email MCrews@DAsignSource.com

Office spaces Spaces Available 5000 up to 10,000 square feet in Cudjoe Key. Parking spaces also available. Located on US 1, Cudjoe Key. 305-304-0776

Rewarding stable jobs with excellent benefits!!!

P/T & F/T Housekeeping P/T Landscaper P/T Front Desk Positions available, apply in person or call (305) 289-1414 Must have transportation

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HELP WANTED Cooks • Server Assistants Marine Mechanic • Spa Coordinator P/T Overnight Kitchen Cleaner/Maintenance GREAT COMPANY BENEFITS Please apply in person at 28500 Overseas Highway, Little Torch Key

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KEY WEST KIA A Wellings Automotive Company

AUTOS FOR SALE

EMPLOYMENT

1963 Pontiac Grand Prix -almost entirely original parts and interior. Blue inside and out. Great condition. $9,500. For more details or more pictures, call 305-733-7901. Located in Marathon.

NOW Seeking RN’s, SLP’s, PT’s, CNA’s, LPN’s, AND OTR’s F/T and P/T, 12 hours shifts. We offer a competitive wage and benefits program.

Also seeking PRN PTA & PRN SLP. To apply for position, please submit your Resume to: BOL@PLANTATION KEYNC.COM.

WELLINGS AUTOMOTIVE

GREAT DEAL 2012 Lincoln MKZ. Black exterior with tan leather interior & wood grain.

Only 39,000 miles. Asking $14,500. Call Nicole for additional info 305407-5180.

9200 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL (305) 509-7499 www.KeyWestKia.com

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Call us and SAVE, SAVE, SAVE 2015 CHEVY CRUZE LTZ $14,990, 2015 JOURNEY $14,990 2016 Chev Malibu Ltd $15,990 2014 Mustang Conv. premium $16,990 2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER LIMITED $19,990 2016 DODGE CHALLENGER $19,990 2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab $22,990 2016 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Pickup $23,990 2015 Mercedes c300 4matic $27,990 All with low miles and ready for quick delivery!

Tax, tag and DOC fee not included in sale price.

KEY WEST KIA A Wellings Automotive Company 2826 North Roosevelt Blvd.

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EMPLOYMENT

D’Asign Source is looking for a Tile Installer Helper.

Must have a reliable truck or van to carry tools, materials, and supplies.

Must be well equipped with all tools needed.

Starting pay $15hr, overtime available + benefits.careers@ dasignsource.com Pancho’s Marina & Fuel Dock in Marathon is looking for a cashier.

Please call 305-7432281.

Long Key - Part-time Cleaner.

Needed immediately. Daytime position. Clean small office.

Must pass background check and drug screen. Paid $30 hour. Contact Bob. rnlundygvpm@ gmail.com 816-7380285 Driftwood Pizza & Subs is looking for General Managers, Cooks and Drivers. Apply within. 10875 Overseas Highway, Marathon Part-time Receptionist Nights & Weekends. Plantation Key Nursing Center, Tavernier, FL. To apply for position, please submit your resume to BOL@ PLANTATIONKEYNC.COM Florida Keys Diesel Repair, Inc. located at 531 107th Street, Marathon, is looking to hire a Parts Manager.

Please contact us at 305-289-2070.

NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah’s is now hiring for AFTERNOON & EVENING shifts.

Please Apply In Person. 8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon LOOKING FOR Wait Staff, Food Runners & Hosts. Established busy restaurant must apply in Person.

Sparky’s Landing, Key Colony Beach

Advertising sales professional sought for temporary position for local tourism-centric creative printed publication.

Could turn into longer-term.

Compensation well above typical potential.

Key West and Lower Keys.

For more details contact sales@ wanderingdog creations. com or call 305-495-2820.

Seeking stable happy energetic personality for PT sales position in fun gift shop.

Must be year-round Marathon resident; retirees welcome.

Stop in to schedule appointment at 11528 Overseas Highway Marathon Looking for i n d e p e n d e n t w o r k e r . M u s t have vehicle Great pay and training included.

Call 305-304-7995 Servers & Bartenders Needed Full Time Please apply during business hours. Key Colony Inn, 700 W. Ocean Dr. Key Colony NOW HIRING Lunch & Dinner Shifts, Full Time Only with Experience. Apply in person, Grassy Key Outpost, MM 58 EXP. HELP ONLY needed for all positions. Apply in person Mon-Fri 1011am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd. Marathon

FISHING MISC. ALL TYPES OF PERMITS! Rock Shrimp, King Fish, Atlantic Snapper, Grouper Gulf, 6 Pack Reef & Pelagic. Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line pkg. Many other permits avail.

We buy, sell & broker all types of permits.

Call before you buy or sell! Please call for prices. Licensed & Bonded. All permits guaranteed valid for transfer. Many ref’s avail. John Potts Jr. 321-784-5982 or 3 21 - 3 0 2 - 3 6 3 0 w w w. s h i p s u s a . c o m

FOR RENT COMMERCIAL

FOR RENT- COMM.

LEGAL NOTICES SHELBA S. HALL, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Commercial property for rent 8900 ft. of retail space in Old Town Marathon, 1757 Overseas Highway.

Royal Furniture, Call Ryan 305-481-1791.

FOR RENT RESIDENTIAL Annual, 1/1 ground level condo overlooking Boot Key Harbor, Furnished, everything included (water, eletric, cable, wifi. $1750 per month.

Laundry in Unit and pool. Dockage avail., $100/month. Bonnie@ American Caribbean 305-743-7636

FOR SALE HOUSEBOAT OPEN HOUSE: SAT & SUN

12 - 4PM HOUSEBOAT 1BR/1BA Floating home in Key West City Marina. 47’X16’. Quiet, secure, off-street parking, washer/dryer, small boat dockage at no extra cost. Slip included. $125,000.

9 7 0 - 2 3 0 - 0 4 0 6

FOR SALE RESIDENTIAL Duplex For Sale in Marathon.

2BD/1BA each side. Excellent condition, long term tenants. $399,000 Financing available.

Call 305-664-1286

HOBBIES / COLLECTIBLES PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive watches and Pilot watches. Old model Military clocks & watches.

Call 305-743-4578

LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 17-CP000015-M Lower Keys IN RE:

ESTATE OF

The administration of the estate of Shelba S. Hall, deceased, whose date of death was July 11, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: March 24, 2017.

Personal Representative: Shelley C. Hall 200 W. Line Street Calhoun, GA 30701 Attorney for Personal Representative: /S/ Dawn Ellis My Florida Probate, P.A. Dawn Ellis, for the firm Attorney for Personal Representative E-mail Address: dawn@myfloridaprobate. com Florida Bar Number: 091979 P.O. Box 952 Floral City, FL 344360952 352/726-5444 Publish: March 24 and March 31, 2017 The Weekly Newspapers

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 17-CP-17-M Middle Keys

Telephone: (305) 7436022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@ rewarnerlaw.com

IN RE: ESTATE OF MICHAEL RAY FREEMAN, Deceased.

The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Michael Ray Freeman, deceased, whose date of death was March 4, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: March 31, 2017.

Personal Representative: Ronald B. Freeman 10455 Overseas Highway Marathon, Florida 33050 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway Marathon, FLORIDA 33050

Publish: March 31 & April 7, 2017

NOTICE TO PATIENTS OF JOHN CASSEL, M.D., P.A. All medical records for patients of John M. Cassel, M.D., deceased, will be disposed of or destroyed one (1) month from the last day of the fourth week of the publication of this notice, no later than May 16, 2017. His practice was located at 6141 Sunset Drive, Suite 100, South Miami, FL 33143. Dr. Cassel also practiced at The Medical Center at Ocean Reef, 50 Barracuda Lane, Key Largo, FL 33037. If you were a patient of Dr. Cassel’s practice, you may obtain your records by writing to Eduardo G. Barroso, M.D., P.A., the custodian of the practice’s medical records, 6141 Sunset Drive, Suite 100, South Miami, FL 33143, prior to May 16, 2017.

Publish: March 17, March 24, March 31 and April 7, 2017 The Weekly Newspapers Notice of Application Workshop for Monroe County Human Service Organizations (HSO) Monroe County BOCC will be holding the following workshops to provide instruction on the new HSO electronic application process for Fiscal Year ’18: Marathon – April 7, 2017 - 1:00PM, Marathon Gov’t Center, BOCC Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, 2798 Overseas Highway Key West – April 10, 2017 – 10:00AM, Harvey Gov’t Center, BOCC Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, 1200 Truman Avenue FY18 funding will be available to eligible 501(c )(3) organizations. All interested parties are encouraged to attend a workshop. For additional information contact Laura deLoach-Hartle, Grants Administrator, 1100 Simonton Street, Room 2-213; Key West, FL 33040; 305-292-4482; deloachhartle-laura@ monroecounty-fl.gov ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 2924441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center - Program Director The Domestic Abuse Shelter (DAS), a crisis center for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, has an opening for a full-time Program Director. Candidates need to be willing to work a varied schedule that could include nights, weekends, and rotating holidays to ensure coverage of the 24-hour emergency shelter facilities. Responsibilities include the day to day supervision and management of DAS residential facilities and outreach programs.

The Program Director possesses at minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree and two years of experience providing direct services for survivors of domestic violence, or high school/equivalency and four years providing direct services for survivors of domestic violence. Two years of successful supervisory experience in a domestic violence and/or sexual assault agency is required. The candidate will have knowledge of the root causes of violence against women and oppressed groups, proven experience training staff, and excellent organizational skills. Those who identify as survivors of violence or abuse are encouraged to apply.

This position is based in Monroe County in the Florida Keys. To apply, please send required: Cover letter, resume, salary requirements and three references to DASjobs@fcadv.org.

Domestic Abuse Shelter is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse populations to apply. If accommodation is needed in order to participate in the application process, please email us at DASjobs@fcadv.org

Marina Store Clerk Bartender, Servers, Busperson, and Food Runners.

Please apply on line at www.spottswood.com/careers or on site 13201 Overseas Highway. EOE m/f/d/v

The Turtle Hospital in Marathon

ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER

Is seeking a full-time Educational Program Guide/Gift Shop Sales.

Public speaking & retail sales experience and marine turtle knowledge helpful. Send resume to: turtlehosp@aol.com

Keys Federal Credit Union • Marathon Shores We are looking for an energetic individual with a great attitude to assist our members with their banking needs. At least three years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.At least three years customer service and one year cash handling experience, excellent 10-key skills, and good credit required. HS diploma or equiv. required. Spanish fluency a plus.

Visit www.keysfcu.org for more information.

Fax your application to 305-293-6056. E.O.E.

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DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER !

Immediate opening for a HVAC Service Technician Upper & Middle Keys.

Great Pay • Paid Holidays • Sick Pay • Medical Insurance • Paid Vacation

Apply in person 171 Hood Ave • MM 91.5 • Tavernier p 305-852-2960 • f 305-852-0656

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

for the following positions:

Truck Helpers CDL Drivers Diesel Mechanics Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

THE MOORINGS

MM 81.5 Seeking self-motivated people for

General Housekeeping Fax Resumes to 1-305-664-4242 or pick up an application at 123 Beach Rd. Islamorada

We Buy Gold Locally!

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn

is now hiring for Afternoon & Evening Shifts.

Townsquare Mall Marathon

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning...Caring

Dolphin Research Center has an entry level full-time position for an IT Technical Specialist. Successful candidate will have good problem solving skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Windows OS, G-Suite Enterprise, pleasant attitude, ability to work well with others and must be able to lift 30 pounds. Some weekends required. Benefits include medical, life & disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, sick & holidays & so much more!

Job description available at www.dolphins.org. Email your resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE

Management positions @ Fairvilla's Sexy Things (524 Front Street, Key West Florida 33040) Applicants must be open minded & personable with the ability to lead others.

Should enjoy interacting with customers, and be a responsible self-starter with computer skills & the ability to focus on details.

Reply to this job posting by sending all of the following to Cherie@fairvilla.com: Letter of interest on the available position • Current resume & your availability & include your favorite joke PLEASE NOTE: Emails that only include a resume without a letter of interest will NOT be considered. • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

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let’s do business - (305) 743-0844 Rent the Legendary Keys Cruisers $45 per week includes baskets-locks-lights

We also rent Kayaks

Free Delivery, Free Pick Up & Free Snow Removal Marathon and Key Colony Beach

305-743-3204

www.bikemarathonbikerentals.com

NEW & REPAIR

305-664-0099 www.TikiHuts.com

STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

Karen Raspe, P.A. karen@acresales.com 305.393.9010

9141 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, FL 33050

Kitchen Cabinets Sales REAL Wood Cabinets at Particle Board Prices KitchenKorner/Fred's Beds 1333 O/S Hwy, MM 53.5 • 305-743-7277

Floor & Wall Tiles Porcelain/Planks Marble Carpets Quartz & Granite Countertops

Lic#SP-3562

We Do Installations!

Licensed & Insured

FREE ESTIMATES

DOT PALM, Inc. LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES

SP 3636

TREE CLIMBER WANTED F R E E E S T I M AT E S

U.S.1 & 109th St, Marathon

FREE

(Across from Beall’s Outlet)

289-3019

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LEARN HOW TO DANCE Big Kahuna Tiki Huts New Builds - Tiki Bars - Rethatching

305-340-5007

Seminole Exemption - Insured palmhuts@yahoo.com www.PALMHUTS.COM

FL License# CBC1259971

Ballroom & Latin Dance Private & Group Lessons First Lesson Free!

Theo & Ganine’s DANCE CENTER 305-766-3428 Gulfside Village #40

Gift Certificates Available

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