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GONZALEZ BROTHERS APPROVED FOR LANDSCAPING CONTRACT KATIE ATKINS

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he Marathon City Council awarded Gonzalez Brothers the contract to continue providing landscaping services to the Middle Keys city. Gonzalez Brothers has had the job since 2007. The contract is typically good for three years.

At $408,050 it was not the lowest bid, but scored highest on the city’s matrix. Marathon’s process for accepting bids is different from that of other municipalities, which tend to accept the lowest. The lowest bidder in this case was Homestead-based BrightView Landscaping at $319,796. The most expensive was bid at $725,000 per year.

“I see Gonzalez Brothers as the second lowest bidder, and there is a two-point difference between them on the matrix and a $90,000 difference,” Councilman Mark Senmartin said.

Public Works Director Carlos Solis and City Manager Chuck Lindsey explained the Gonzalez Brothers contract was chosen because of its score.

“A panel goes and reviews the documents that we’re given and makes the best decision with the information they have,” Lindsey said.

The bids were reviewed by three city staff members — the fire chief, the parks director and Solis — on experience, qualifications, client references and cost.

Councilman Dan Zieg said there was risk in hiring the lowest bidder.

“As we know, we like to support our local businesses and the Gonzalez brothers have proven their value,” he said.

“I vote to save the taxpayers $90,000,” Senmartin said.

Zieg, Mayor Michelle Coldiron and Vice Mayor John Bartus voted in favor of the contract, while Senmartin voted against it.

“The city manager will set the terms of the contract and it’ll come back to council once we’ve worked out all the details,” Solis said.

In other news: • The council re-upped the city’s First Time Home Buyer loan program and unanimously agreed to re-fund the program, created in 2010, in the amount of $100,000. It provides a $10,000 loan from the city to assist with the costs of buying a house in the area from Conch Key south to Big Pine Key. • The Parks and Recreation Department is in the process of coming up with a report on repairs and improvements to Sombrero Beach following the damage sustained during Hurricane Irma. There are massive piles of sand on the beach, which were sifted for debris after the storm.

“The dunes are pretty, but they’re disintegrating,” said Parks and Recreation Director Jimmy Schmidt. “We have to plant some sort of sea oats to keep it whole.”

The council also discussed replacing grass at Marathon Community Park and directed staff to research the best timing and options.

• In its second vote to finalize the rules, the council unanimously affirmed food trucks are allowed to operate from dusk to dawn, for eight hours. Also, truly mobile vendors like ice cream trucks may stay in the right of way for up to 15 minutes. There will be seven licenses allowed citywide. Permit fees have not yet been determined.

MR. LINDSEY GOES TO WASHINGTON On Thursday, April 12, City of Marathon Manager Chuck Lindsey will be addressing the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C. He will be testifying in front of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. He is the only speaker from the Keys who was invited to attend.

“I was asked to tell Marathon’s story and speak about our readiness,” Lindsey said on April 10. “I’m honored to represent our city and its residents to highlight everyone’s outstanding efforts responding to the aftermath of Irma, our recover efforts thus far and the challenges we face preparing for the next storm.”

In addition to Lindsey, other speakers include Jamie Miller of the Mississippi Development Authority, Jennifer Pipa of the American Red Cross of Central Florida, two rear admirals (NOAA and Coast Guard) and a member of the National Transportation Safety Board.

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Officials stress need for FEMA, state reimbursement of Irma costs KATIE ATKINS

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aiting for money from the state and federal government for costs incurred during Hurricane Irma is “like playing cards with a 5-year-old.”

Those were the words of Cynthia Hall, assistant county attorney, during a heated meeting on April 9 with representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and state Division of Emergency Management at the Marathon Government Center.

“We don’t know what the rules are and they seem to be changing all the time. It’s tough to know what information to give you to fix the problem,” Hall told Wesley Maul, director for the state Division of Emergency Management.

Hall and other officials were stressing the need for reimbursement as they struggle with the possibility of a busy upcoming hurricane season, starting June 1.

Cities and towns countywide have depleted reserves, are taking out lines of credit and face the possibility of tax hikes as they await a combined $150 million in reimbursements.

The process goes like this: What’s called a “project worksheet” is submitted to FEMA, which then labels it “obligated,” or approved. Then the reimbursement money is sent to the state to be disbursed, but that has not happened.

Maul said the process can take years.

“There are widespread failures and we’re trying to figure out how to reduce the threat to our communities from federal de-obligation,” he said.

De-obligation is when money is given to a municipality and then owed back to FEMA if spent incorrectly.

“What I see is that the system is failing us,” said Marathon City Manager Chuck Lindsey.

Maul said the state department is doing everything it can to “shake the cobwebs off” and streamline the process to get Monroe County municipalities the money they so badly need.

Statewide, Maul said, the department expects about 10,000 Irma project worksheets to be submitted.

Five hundred have already been submitted in Monroe County, he said.

Ten of those local projects have made it to the review phase.

The other 490 projects are still either under project development at a local phase or have been submitted to FEMA. Zero have been reimbursed.

“So now, as we move into the next hurricane season with depleted reserves, we’re at tremendous risk,” Lindsey said. “We need the reimbursement to come now.”

(For more, see John Bartus’ column on page 34.)

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SARA MATTHIS

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HOSPITAL LOOKS FOR FUNDING Baptist divulges costs as fundraising begins and tax district is proposed

On April 11, Marathon City Council agreed to draft a resolution in support of a new taxing district to support the rebuilding of Fishermen’s Community Hospital, which was destroyed by Hurricane Irma. According to members of the Baptist Fishermen’s Hospital Foundation, the same issue will be discussed this week at the Key Colony Beach Commission meeting. The matter will have to go before the Monroe County Commission, which has the final say about raising taxes.

The goal, according to what was discussed at the Marathon City Council meeting, is to raise about $10 million over the next 10 years, with a .5 mill or less tax rate. On a non-homesteaded property assessed at $300,000, that would mean a tax increase of about $150 a year. The proposed taxing district would likely extend from MM 47 to MM 63, encompassing Key Colony Beach and Duck Key. Similar taxing districts exist in the Keys such as the Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance taxing district and a Key Largo fire and medical taxing district.

They are assessed at 2.1 per mill and 1.0 per mill, respectively, during the 2017 tax year. (The Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance taxing district does not include properties in the City of Marathon.)

Foundation members are laying the groundwork for the facility’s rebuilding, the cost and the tax by divulging the institution’s financial status.

“Fishermen’s Community Hospital is losing $1 million a month right now,” said Bob Belcaster, who is co-chairing the capital campaign along with Jim Rifkin. “It’s pretty serious.”

The losses come on top of the investments Baptist Health South Florida already made in the Middle Keys hospital, according to Jay Hershoff, chairman of the Mariners and Fishermen’s Hospital Foundations. Before it even assumed ownership, it provided a $3 million line of credit to the cash-strapped hospital. Then, when it assumed ownership of Fishermen’s Hospital on July 1, its first move was to pay off a $5.8 million mortgage held

by CenterState Bank. Then it spent $4.1 million to pay off vendors, including the previous management firm, Quorum, that was owed back pay.

“We were not happy with the way (Quorum) was conducting themselves,” said Hershoff. “It was terribly mismanaged. Nonetheless, the money was given to them and we also paid what was owed to entities like Mt. Sinai Hospital for services already provided to patients who transferred there.

“The day we took over, Baptist had invested about $13 million,” Hershoff said.

The losses from that day to Sept. 30, 2017 amounted to another $4 million in operating costs, he said, and from October to the end of February, it was almost $6 million.

“As of April 1, Baptist is $24 million in the hole,” he said.

The hospital has also incurred costs to provide temporary housing and stipends for employees, according to Mike Leonard, chairman of the Baptist Fishermen’s Foundation, and continues to honor doctors’ contracts to provide services. Once the hurricane emergency period ended, Baptist assumed the cost of the rented field hospital — $3,500 per day. The price tag on the custom, hardsided inpatient temporary hospital to be delivered and erected this summer is $3 million.

Leonard said it’s important to understand these numbers in light of the $40 million brand new hospital Baptist Health South Florida said it intends to build in Marathon. Baptist managers have tasked the foundation with raising $15 million of that locally.

“Our bogie is $15 million; it’s a big number,” Leonard said. According to the foundation, private individuals and businesses have already pledged $4 million.

Another $1 million or $1.5 million is expected to be collected in the next month or so, Belcaster said.

Right now, the funds are being pledged in one-on-one meetings and at invite-only parties. Some donors will qualify for a membership in the Founders Society, a concierge service that entitles members to expedited services at not only Baptist hospitals, but also a network of hospitals across the country with reciprocal agreements such as MD Anderson.

Leonard said the investment by the community is only a match to what Baptist Health South Florida has already demonstrated commitment.

“Whether the business is for profit or non-profit, you have to make enough money to pay your bills. We are $1 million short every month and Baptist keeps taking that on the chin. Baptist has been extraordinary. They do exactly what they say they are going to do,” said Leonard.

“And the parent company needs to have a strong balance sheet to assure uninterrupted service in a catastrophe. And we did have a catastrophe in Irma and Baptist didn’t miss a beat.”

“The Middle Keys community is going to have input as to what our hospital is going to look like,” Leonard added. “And the $15 million will ensure we get what we want.”

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Operators recognized this week SARA MATTHIS

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City Council Michelle Coldiron, Mayor John Bartus, Vice-Mayor Steve Cook, Councilmember Mark Senmartin, Councilmember Dr. Daniel Zieg, Councilmember

City Manager Chuck Lindsey City Attorney David Migut

Please note that more than one Marathon City Council/Board/Committee member may participate in the meetings listed. To view the City of Marathon’s full calendar, please visit www.ci.marathon.fl.us/calendar

Planning Commission Meeting 4/16/18 • 5:30pm City Hall Council Chambers, 9805 Overseas Hwy.

Evaluation Committee Meeting 4/18/18 • 1:30pm City Hall Council Chambers, 9805 Overseas Hwy. • Committee Meeting

City Council Meeting 4/24/18 • 5:30pm City Hall Council Chambers, 9805 Overseas Hwy. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at any meeting or workshop noted herein, he or she will need a record of the proceedings and for such purposes he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City of Marathon complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a disabled person requiring special accommodations or assistance, please notify the City Attorney at (305) 289-4130 of such need at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance. 4/11/18/hp

his week, the nation is recognizing Public Safety Telecommunications Week, honoring those otherwise known as 9-1-1 operators.

“Our communications officers are a crucial part in our efforts to keep this community safe,” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay. “They talk with people in crisis on a regular basis; they keep track of our deputies and detectives and make sure they are safe; and they do it all so well we sometimes take them for granted. This week is a time for us all to remember how hard they work, and how much they do.”

In the islands, this is a function of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, but it’s important to note that they work well and often with all the other agencies, from Key West Police Department (which has its own 9-1-1 call center) to Fish and Wildlife – and their counterparts on the mainland, too.

“Depending on the tower it ‘pings’ off, we sometimes get calls from the Everglades,” said MCSO Lt. Charlene Sprinkle, who oversees the division. “Then we transfer the call to the appropriate number.”

It is a very complicated job, and incredibly stressful. The communications officers have six monitors in front of them and the computer mouse is flitting between screens almost faster than the human eye can track.

The newbie on the 17-person telecommunications team already has two years under her belt. Two years.

“The most important takeaway is that these calls can be life and death. There’s nothing more important than that,” said Salisha LaPompe.

Terri Devooght has been on the job for 28 years. She remembers when telecommunicators kept track of officers and calls with a punch card system. She said that over the years, the nature of the calls has changed too.

“More violent domestic situations, major crashes. We get a lot of those,” Devooght said.

Every call gets answered — more than 44,000 emergency calls in any given year but also non-emergency calls between officers or agencies to verify bits of information. The operators also check to see if persons encountered by law enforcement officials are wanted in this county, or anywhere else in the United States or Canada. It also dispatches all the calls for EMS and fire rescue in Monroe County. The operators also “flight follow” every single Trauma Star flight of critically injured or ill patients to the mainland.

“They track the fuel levels, the estimated time of arrival, destination, crew and even patient status,” Sprinkle said.

The communications division is “customer oriented,” said Sprinkle, adding she follows a policy set by then-Sheriff Rick Roth. “If they call you and want to know why the grass is growing up and not down, you send a deputy.”

Many times, their job is something akin to a bloodhound. For example, the first notice of a migrant landing in the Lower Keys was a 9-1-1 call.

The caller kept repeating “Cuba” over and over again and the signal was garbled. Using the tools available, the communications division was able to send the right people to the approximate right area.

“We were able to get a GPS location off the call,” said LaPompe.

It takes months and months of work to become a certified 9-1-1 Public Safety Officer. There are currently a few positions open. For more information, email csprinkle@keysso.net.

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NO BABY Old cell phones, even if they do not have service with a carrier such as AT&T, can still make 9-1-1 calls as long as the phone is charged.

Unfortunately, many families give the “old” phone to a toddler to play with as a toy, who promptly misdials 9-1-1.

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The communications department can track smart phone users to within 100 yards. In a rural setting, that is very helpful. If, for example, the caller is in an apartment block, that is more difficult.

The number of screens in front of each 9-1-1 operator. One is to dispatch officers or EMS; another to make and monitor radio calls; others show tower locations, officer locations and any information available about the caller if he or she is using a landline or VoIP number.

9.1.1 what’s your emergency?

PUNCH CARD COMING SOON

Monroe County is about six months away from a 9-1-1 texting service. Its use will only be appropriate in situations like an active shooter or hostage type situation or for hearing-impaired callers.

THE 5 “W’s”

Where? What? Who? Why? Weapons? Those are the five answers 9-1-1 operators must establish when taking the 9-1-1 call. The “where” always comes first, so operators can immediately dispatch the right help. After that, they need the callers to stay on the line so they can determine matters like officer safety.

Thirty years ago, the 9-1-1 operators used punch cards to keep track of officers responding to calls.

The number of pages in the Emergency Medical Dispatch book operators use when callers have a medical emergency. It covers everything from abdominal pain up to unconscious/fainting.

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Average daily number of emergency calls to Monroe County’s communications center. There are many more non-emergency calls.

To pass the 9-1-1 exam, operators must prove they can type more than 4,000 keystrokes per hour.

PLEASE. JUST. PLEASE. You think retailers and tour operators get the strangest calls? Nope.

Monroe County staff say they’ve fielded calls like “How long should I cook the turkey?” and “I lost my wallet.”

769 This is the starting salary of a 9-1-1 operator in Monroe County. There are “shift differentials,” where operators can make more money by covering the night or afternoon shifts.

The number of hours of study and practice required to earn a 911 Public Safety Telecommunications Certificate. They must also pass a state exam.

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7 Mile Bridge Run, Inc

Donations from 36th Annual 7 Mile Bridge Run 2017 MHS Athletic Department ................................. $22,000 MHS Football........................................................ $6,000 MHS Boys Soccer ................................................. $2,500 MHS Boys Basketball........................................... $2,500 MHS Baseball ........................................................ $2,500 MHS Girls Soccer ................................................ $2,250 MHS Girls Volleyball ......................................... $2,250 MHS Cross Country............................................ $2,500 MHS Track ............................................................ $3,000 MHS Weightlifting............................................... $2,500 MHS Tennis .......................................................... $1,500 MHSSoftball .......................................................... $2,250 MHS Girls Basketball .......................................... $2,250 MHS Swim Team ................................................. $3,000 MHS Cheerleading............................................... $2,500 MMS Golf Club ................................................... $2,500 MHS PE Department ........................................... $2,500

MHS Band ............................................................. $2,500 MHS Drama Club ................................................ $1,000 MHS Digital Design ............................................. $1,500 Monroe Cty Educ Coalition.............................. $1,500 Switlik 1st Grade .................................................. $1,000 Switlik Mrs. Wonderlin ...................................... $500 Switlik 3rd Grade ................................................ $1,000 Switlik 4th Grade ................................................ $1,000 Switlik 5th Grade................................................. $750 Switlik Mrs. Martinez.......................................... $500 Switlik Counseling ............................................... $500 Switlik Science Program ..................................... $500 Switlik Media Center .......................................... $2,000 Switlik Spanish Program..................................... $250 Switlik Mrs. Woodbury .................................... $500 Switlik Mrs. Ferrise.............................................. $500 Switlik Mrs. Bryk ................................................. $2,000

Switlik Music......................................................... $1,500 Switlik Literacy Program.................................... $500 KCB Fishing Derby .............................................. $500 MCSO Explorers Post 906 ................................. $1,500 City of Marathon Fire Rescue .......................... $500 Southernmost Runners Club ............................. $500 Marathon Community Theater ....................... $1,000 MYC Educational Foundation........................... $1,500 MHS Project Graduation ................................... $600 Switlik Jog-a-thon ................................................ $2,000

Total Donations ..........

$92,100

In addition to donated entries to Mariners Hospital and KAIR

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There are certain events that are normal in the Keys, like running seven miles across a bridge on a hot April morning. Obviously, it seemed like a good idea at the time and then it kind of stuck — just like the lionfish population. For runners, this can be a really big deal, and for others, heh, they’ll find out what happened later, after sleeping in and brunch. Regardless, each year residents face the conundrum: to run or not to run?

REASONS TO DO 7 MILE BRIDGE RUN • The copious amount of selfies taken before and after that you get to post immediately on social media.

• The really cool compression socks you get to wear.

• Forever, for the rest of your life, whenever you cross the bridge, you can say, “You know, I ran across this bridge.” Cue eye roll.

• Got a big case of the “Self Right-chies” when someone commented that yoga was better than running.

• Even your therapist thought you wouldn’t do it.

• For the beginning “bounce” when the herd of people crossing the first expansion joint makes the bridge jump.

Better than a trampoline.

• For the free beer.

• To beat the snot out of your sister’s time.

HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com

REASONS NOT TO DO THE 7 MILE BRIDGE RUN

• You own a car.

• You can’t make fun of Facebook posts unless you are home looking at Facebook posts.

• C’mon, admit it, you can’t beat the bus.

• Your favorite bartender Andy talked you out of it with Ketel One. • Your therapist offered to do it with you.

• No place to do hill (hump) training.

• Lack of a good group costume idea.

• This may be the year your sister beats your time.

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Coral Shores High seniors Will Coffin and Mason Baker were fishing with Coffin’s uncle, Dave Tolhurst, near Conch Reef in the Upper Keys.

“Will’s uncle looks over and points out a boat upside down about 500 yards away from us,” Baker said. “We pulled anchor, called the Coast Guard and putted over to it.”

In the water by the boat were four adults, a 4-year-old and a 3-month-old strapped to his mother’s chest. Everyone except the owner of the 22-foot capsized boat waited for the Coast Guard with Coffin and Baker.

“The baby was crying but the little boy was happy. We picked

Coral Shores High seniors Mason Baker, left, and Will Coffin. JASON KOLER/Keys Weekly

their coolers up out of the water and they still had food in them, so I gave him some food,” Baker said.

He’d never been in a rescue situation prior to Saturday.

“When we saw the baby, we knew this could be a serious situation. Something had gone wrong, but it wasn’t as bad as we thought.”

What caused the boat to capsize has not been released by the Coast Guard. Neither have the names of those who were on it, but the family was reportedly from Melbourne, Fla. No injuries were reported.

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ENGAGEMENT In 2013, Jeremy Shinn dropped to one knee on the hump of the 7 Mile Bridge mid-run to propose to his now wife Amy. Amy was caught totally off guard, even though Shinn, a little faster than her, didn’t leave her in his dust. Shinn, who graduated from Marathon High School in 1998, was just worried he would lose the ring out of his pocket before the hump. The two were married later that year at Sunset Park on Key Colony Beach and on their second wedding anniversary their son Evan was born. Due to injuries, the couple won’t be on the bridge this year, but have fond memories for the run.

BEER CHUGGING The year was 2010, or was it 2007?

The details are a little foggy. Less than two miles in, the hump of the bridge is home to many running selfies in April, but it was a lot of Jager at a Christmas party at The Hurricane that sealed two runners’ fate. “The hardest part was running that far with a beer in my pocket,” said Todd Spano, who bet buddy Neil Cataldo he could beat the bus.

“At that point, drinking the beer was more about survival than the bet,” said Cataldo, whose only bridge training took place at The Brass Monkey.

Spano implies that Cataldo may not have drunk his beer. “I finished a few minutes before him, which therefore means I won the bet,”said Cataldo, deflecting the allegations and claiming he sipped the beer over a couple miles rather than chugging.

Neither Spano nor Cataldo has run the bridge since. “We can’t ever top that.”

Neither has paid up on the $50, $100, or whatever beer tab that might had been up for grabs.

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SEVEN MILES OF HIGHLIGHTS (Actually, 6.79 of them…)

KRISTEN LIVENGOOD kristen@keysweekly.com

When 1,500 runners take off on Saturday, April 14, to run across the 7 Mile Bridge, they may create highlights to rival these.

RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY The accounts are all about the same: disappointment. In 2012, the race was canceled due to rain and lightning – the only cancellation in 36 years. Some didn’t even get out of bed that morning, while others “waited anxiously while we were being pelted by rain,” according to one person’s account. Another was just mad because her very fast friend was five months pregnant that year; “this was my only chance in life that I could have maybe beat her.” The result? Everyone ended up drinking (except the pregnant lady) at Sunset Grille, which amounted to an overall success.

THE DUDE IN THE FIREFIGHTER GEAR Some wear tutus, or cute socks, or funny shirts, but it’s the guy who runs in full firefighter garb carrying an American flag who leaves everyone in awe. Although The Weekly couldn’t track down the name of the guy, who has been seen in several races during the past few years, he is probably the most talked about runner on the bridge. Heard from inside the bus: “Don’t even think about picking that guy up, he’s already 6.5 miles in!” Each year, he finishes the bridge and we are just glad we don’t have to wash his bunker gear.

THE YOUNG AND THE NOT SO YOUNG 6 and 84. That’s the ages of the youngest and oldest to finish the bridge without being picked up by the bus.

Dave Wilson, who was 84, of Lake Worth holds a time of 1:22:51 and Cullen Sayer-Coleman, who was 6 at the time, beat his brother Fisher’s age, by mere months making him the youngest. We also should throw a big high-five to Roger Fisher of Key Colony Beach, who, at 79, finished the bridge last year in under an hour – he’s running again this year. There are three 79-year-old women competing April 14, along with an 81-year-old man. Just remember that while you are sitting on your couch…

THE “BIG YELLOW SCHOOL BUS” IN THE ROOM “It’s really not that bad,” said one runner, who wishes to remain anonymous. “There’s AC, you get a sweet window seat, and you still get a medal.”

Out of the 1,500 registered runners, an average of 150 to 200 runners don’t actually cross the finish line via foot; they cross it via school bus. (Editor’s note to all runners: if you see Kristen Livengood, make sure you are in front of her – she’s come in dead last to cross the line via foot twice, seconds away from the 1:30:00 cut off time; last years’ time: 1:29:54.) If you are pushing the limit and are asked by a polite police officer to get on the bus, just do it, or they will take your number and you will never be able to run again … we’ve seen it happen.

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Feel like running across a bridge in the Florida Keys without waking up early or breaking a sweat? Join the fourth annual Cow Key Channel Bridge Run on Sunday, April 15. It is the only Zero K bridge run ever. The event is free, but T-shirts and number bibs are available online at cowkeybridgerun.com; a portion of the proceeds benefits the Monroe County Sheriff’s Animal Farm. The theme this year is “icows of rock.”

(Check out the merch including the “discow inferno” tank tops.

Travolta would be jealous.)

The bridge is about 300 feet long. Runners will gather near the Overseas Heritage Trail on the Key West side and finish on the Stock Island side. A water station will be located mid-bridge (ahem), and volunteers and signs will let participants know that cars drive on roads and that if they walk in front of moving cars it will hurt really bad. (Seriously, participants must stay on the path.)

Free parking is available at the main garage of the Marriott Beachside. Participants are encouraged to buy a beverage or snack at the resort, to continue this friendly partnership. The racers are invited to “graze” beginning at 10 a.m. on the bay side of the Key West end of the bridge.

The race has five heats starting with the fastest runners, followed by pets with humans, relay teams, the “stampede” main event, and finishing with the slowest walkers who must maintain forward motion to keep from being disqualified.

The Cow Key Channel Bridge Run started as a joke four years ago. We are still laughing. This is serious fun.

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To our BUYERS and SELLERS. We hope you enjoy your new homes.

Kim Rabito-Show- Represented the Sellers of 303 Sombrero Blvd. #207, Marathon FL 33050

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he double-masted French steamer S.S. Louisiana after it was driven onto Sombrero Reef by hurricane-force winds and heavy waves on Oct. 17, 1910.

All 600 passengers and crew were rescued by the U.S. Revenue Cutter Forward. Merritt and Chapman Derrick Wrecking Company eventually freed the vessel by dynamiting the reef until enough coral was removed to create a small channel. The job was not completed until February 1911. As for the lighthouse, the original construction site had been Coffins Patch Reef.

Work on the iron structure was still in the beginning stages when a hurricane blew through on Aug. 29, 1856 and destroyed the work platform. After the storm, further plans for construction were put on hold. It was decided that Sombrero Key, also known as Dry Bank, would be a better location.

In John Lee Williams’ early account of Florida (1837), he described Kay Sombrero (Sombrero Key) as, “the easternmost islet on the reef. It is situated six or seven miles N.E. from Bahia Honda, and four miles S.W. from Knight’s Key, the western key of the Vaccas group.

It is but a patch of rock, covered with a few mangroves and pieces of wreck.”

Work began on the light in 1857. Sombrero Key Lighthouse was completed in 1858. At 160 feet from the tip of the tower to the Atlantic floor, it is the tallest of the lights marking the Florida Reef. BRAD BERTELLI, Curator Keys History & Discovery Center. Photo: Florida Memory Project.

Jayne Castro and Jose Luis Castro welcomed their “new little Conch,” Penelope Jayne Castro, on Valentine’s Day. Penelope was born at 1:13 p.m. on Feb. 14, 2018, in Key West. She weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Her mom is senior trainer at Dolphin Research Center. Her father is senior property accountant for Hawks Cay. Maternal grandparents are Armando Mandy and Della Rodriguez of Marathon. Paternal grandparents are Antonio and Zaida Castro of Naples, Fla. Penelope also has cousins Rylee Bryson and Skylar Rodriguez attending Stanley Switlik and looking forward to lots of babysitting.

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Friday April 13 • “Before The Bridge Runâ€? Pasta Dinner at 6 p.m. $8 at the DAV, Marathon • 4-5-6 Dice Game with Barbie Bell at 6 p.m. at the DAV, Marathon Saturday, April 14 • 7 Mile Bridge Run, 7:20 to 9 a.m.

(Bridge closes at 6:45 a.m.) • Shrimp Road Seafood and Craft Beer Festival from noon to 5 p.m. at Stock Island Marina. • Little Sprouts “planetsâ€? program for kids aged 3 to 5 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Crane Point Museum, Marathon. $10. • BAR Games at 6 p.m. at the DAV, Marathon • Leadership Monroe County graduation at 6 p.m. at Florida Keys Country Club, Marathon.

Sunday, April 15 • NASCAR Sunday at noon at the DAV, Marathon • Story Slam “Sit right back and I’ll tell you a taleâ€? at 7 p.m. at Marathon Community Theatre. $10.

Monday, April 16 • Acoustic jam from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Marathon library. • Queen of Hearts at 7 p.m. at the DAV, Marathon Tuesday, April 17 • Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council meeting from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hyatt Place, Marathon. Public comment from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. • Bar Bingo with Jen & Greg at 6 p.m. at the DAV, Marathon Wednesday, April 18 • Silent movie free showing “Silent Screamâ€? at 6 p.m. at Marathon library.

Wednesday, April 18 • Show Me the $ with Barbie Bell at 6 p.m. at the DAV, Marathon Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 • “Rumorsâ€? – A Reading at 8 p.m. at Marathon Community Theatre. $12.

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On Saturday, April 14, from 10 to 11 a.m., children can learn about landing a person on another planet and more.

Crane Point Museum and Nature Center will present “How do we explore other Planets?� for children ages 3-5. The program will provide the opportunity to learn about how we can land a person on another planet and how we can explore with robots.

The program is part of a NASA and the National Institute for STEM Education curriculum to start STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education at an early age. Children will participate in hands-on activities such as a landing on Mars, decoding messages sent through space, how to make a robot move from across space and more.

Cost for the program is $5 per child. More information is available by phone at 305-743-8889.

BANKS PROMOTED Keys Federal Credit Union has promoted Maria Banks to branch manager in Marathon Shores.

Banks joined Keys FCU in 2017 and has been in local banking for more than 14 years. She is a volunteer for Relay for Life, The Strides Walk, Body Language Dance Studio and serves on the board for the Marathon Recreation Center. She is also on the committee for the inaugural Havana Nights event to be held in October. “I love this island community and working for Keys FCU enables me to help locals meet their financial goals,� she said. CONTRIBUTED

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lly Claire was all smiles at her Big Pine Key house on Angelfish Road on April 6 as Habitat for Humanity of the Lower Keys volunteers made repairs.

They were busy cutting drywall, hanging doors and painting new walls.

Swimmer Diana Nyad was one of those volunteers. She and Bonnie Stoll of EverWalk, a national walking initiative, were in Key West from Monday to Friday leading 10mile walks daily.

“Bonnie and I came here to do a walk and thought, ‘Let’s not do our usual thing where we walk all day long. Let’s walk 10 miles then volunteer for Habitat,’” Nyad said.

She swam from Havana, Cuba, to Key West in 2013 and said she fell in love with the city and lived there for four years after her 111mile swim.

“All my life I’ve read about the good works of Habitat. Living in the Keys, we came to know the generosity of spirit here,” Nyad said, adding it “broke my heart” to see the Keys devastated by Hurricane Irma.

“You just want to go help, but sometimes you’re in the way,” Nyad

said. “But one of the jewels of the United States is that you can say, ‘What can we do to help?’”

Claire said her house was basically a wading pool before volunteer groups showed up to help.

The U.S. National Guard helped with the floors along with Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers and mold remediation teams with nonprofit All Hands and Hearts.

Then, Nyad and the EverWalk team worked all last week on other interior improvements.

“I could not have saved my house without the volunteer groups who helped with this demo.

I’m deliriously happy,” Claire said.

EverWalk volunteers gather in front of Elly Claire’s Big Pine Key home.

Claire, front row, fourth from left, said she was “deliriously happy” with the repairs. CONTRIBUTED

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or someone paying close attention, Hurricane Irma-damaged homes tucked into Marathon’s oceanside neighborhoods can be overlooked.

The insides of these houses, however, tell a different story. With the help of a few different agencies, repairs are being made one house, one nail, one sheet of drywall at a time.

Five U.S. Coast Guard volunteers, through Habitat of Humanity for the Middle Keys, were volunteering last week at the 27th Street home of Gloria Goodman.

The two-bedroom house built in 1965 had water damage and blownout windows.

Neil Tweardy, disaster recovery coordinator for Habitat of the Middle Keys, talked over the sound of volunteers hanging drywall in Goodman’s living room.

“This is a house that the STEP program has already worked on,” he said.

That’s the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power program (STEP). It was a $10 million grant program in the Keys, providing up to $20,000 in repairs to more than 100 homes damaged but not destroyed by the storm. The program ended March 31, but volunteers and Habitat workers are picking up where the STEP left off.

“On this level, Gloria’s house is the first one we’ve repaired to this extent,” Tweardy said. “We’re working on po-

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tentially five or six more in the Middle Keys.”

At Goodman’s house, all of the electric wiring has been redone and new drywall is going in along with new windows.

“We’ll do the floors at some point too,” Tweardy said.

Habitat is looking for more volunteers to help with repairs like those at Goodman’s.

“I’m very grateful for Habitat’s volunteers, the STEP program and the help of my friends. I can’t thank them enough,” Goodman said. “It’s been a long, hard struggle.”

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he taste of a hand-tossed pizza crust is easy to detect upon first bite.

Pizza fanatic or not (and who isn’t?), it’s the foundation of a good pie, and it’s new at Triton Seafood Restaurant in Marathon, MM 53.

In the 10 months since Marvin Cerda and his wife, Juanita, opened the doors, they’ve had a busy dinner crowd.

Now, they’ve added lunch specials, a new-and-improved happy hour menu and – surprise – pizza.

There are the classics: Fourcheese, vegetarian and Hawaiian. And then there are unique options like conch fra diavolo pizza, fresh conch with spicy red sauce, or arugula and shrimp pizza.

The arugula pomodorini e granna pizza, with cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese, is something new and different to the taste buds.

“Come in for lunch. There are many choices for $8.95,” Marvin said.

“The happy hour prices are amazing.”

From 4 to 7 p.m., draft beers are $3, domestic bottles are $2.50 and imports are $3.50.

There are also new 50-cent chicken wings and meatballs, and jumbo buffalo shrimp, jalapeno poppers and conch fritters for 75 cents each.

Triton opened in July 2017 in the former Nowhere Grill across from Beall’s.

Of course, there are the menu favorites like fresh seafood and old Italian favorites.

“We have everything we know to be good, and popular with our guests,” he said.

He’s spent 13 years cooking in Florida at a variety of restaurants The best seller by far, Juanita said, is the Rigatoni Vodka Lobster. Other popular dishes include the Fettucine Juanita with shrimp and lobster, the Triton Seven Seas combo platter and the Meat Lover Rib Eye topped with grilled onions, mushrooms and drizzled with white truffle oil.

Triton serves good meals at reasonable prices and is at 11399 Overseas Highway in Marathon. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Friday. The number is 305-998-4392.

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Spaghetti dinner raises funds for Class of 2019 The public is invited to attend a spaghetti dinner on Sunday, April 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Marathon. Proceeds from the event benefit Marathon High School’s class of 2019 who are raising funds entering their senior year. The cost is $10 per person and guests can dine in or carry out. The lodge is located at 8239 Overseas Highway in Marathon. CONTRIBUTED

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BLONDE A Students bring ‘Legally Blonde’ to stage KATIE ATKINS

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KATIE ATKINS/Keys Weekly & CATHY WALTERS /Contributed 1. The jury scene has lots of surprises.

2. Ariana Patterson stars as “Elle Woods.”

3. Anthony Proudnik, a.k.a. “The Dude,” delivers another top-notch comedic performance.

4. This movie classic has been remade into a musical and opens at a sorority house.

arathon High School students are gearing up for what director Lynn Cox calls “The most ambitious production we’ve ever undertaken.”

The PG-13-rated “Legally Blonde,” which shows Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. at Marathon High School (tickets are $10), has the biggest set and the most musical numbers ever performed under her direction.

“This is my eighth show at the school,” Cox said.

The musical is based on the Broadway play and 2001 movie in which Elle Woods is dumped by her boyfriend and follows him to law school.

Marathon senior Ariana Patterson plays Elle in her last drama club production. She’s been in every play and musical since she was in sixth grade and said it has been an “amazing journey.”

“Ariana adapted the Broadway choreography that we purchased and I’m really proud of her,” said Cox. “She knows everybody’s lines and everyone’s dances plus her own.”

She thanks the students, parents and community members who helped build the set over the last three months.

“They’ve been here, more or less, three nights a week working on this set,” she said.

“That’s been really special for me, personally.”

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MARATHON WEEKLY / APRIL 12, 2018 The Marathon Weekly is proud to partner with Marathon Middle School and students in choosing “The Student of the Week.” Recipients are chosen on qualifications including academic standing, athletics, outstanding achievements, community involvement, individuality and moral fortitude. We thank our future leaders and MMHS for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Fin Pride.”

What organizations and activities are you involved with at MMS and why are they important to you? I am involved in baseball, soccer and football. They are important to me because they keep me active and they are fun.

Which class or teacher has best prepared you for life after high school and why?

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What advice would you give other students? Keep on top of your work and do your best.

What do you hope to be remembered for at MMS? To be the best student athlete I can be.

What are your plans after high school? To attend college and play a sport.

If you had to build a time capsule to be opened in 100 years, what would you place inside? A cellphone, a letter, and shoes just to see how much they have changed.

What three things would you like to accomplish before your 10-year reunion? I want to have finished college, started a family and have a well-paying job.

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570 97th Street Ocean, Marathon 3bed 2bath up with 1/1 guest quarters downstairs. Interior staircase allows access to both levels easily. This is a sweetheart vacation rental set up. House features brand new 5v metal crimp roof 2017, exterior hardiboard siding and whole house exterior has just been painted. The upstairs features an open kitchen, dining, and living room area with vaulted ceilings, stainless steel appliances, and a gas stove. Three bedrooms, including the master suite complete with a walk-in closet, separate jacuzzi tub, and stand up shower.

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339 25th Street, Marathon Built in 2005 with metal roof, this stilted single family home in the gated community of Sisters Creek is one of the largest square foot units you will get anywhere near this price range. Property is stilted so insurance costs are minimal. Approximately $3k per year max for all 3 policies. Complex has security cameras, pool, paved courtyard, and house is 3 beds 2.5 baths with 2 covered porches, large downstairs storage/workshop area. Tile floors throughout, carpet upstairs, inside washer and dryer, attic storage, Master bedroom with dual closets and master bath. Property is meticulous, landscaping is gorgeous, tons of palms and shade. $309,000

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RECOGNITION The Community Foundation of the Florida Keys held its annual Partners in Paradise luncheon on April 6, honoring Academy Award winning producer and wife Jon and Julie Landau for creating the Landau Family Hurricane Relief Fund, the Florida Panthers for donating more than $250,000 to Keys recovery and the Lower Keys Medical Center for providing assistance and donations in the aftermath. CFFK helped facilitate and distribute more than $1 million to 74 nonprofit partners for hurricane relief with the help of these individuals and organizations. DAN LEATHERMAN/ Key West Casual Weddings

The Monroe County Tourist Development Council has funding available to governmental entities and non-profit organizations for capital projects.

The facility must have the primary purpose of promoting tourism and must fall into one of the following categories: Convention Center, Sports Stadium, Sports Arena, Coliseum, Auditorium, Aquarium, Museum, Zoological Park, Nature Center, Fishing Pier, Beach or Beach Park Facility The deadline for receipt of applications is May 1, 2018 and applications must be downloaded from Demandstar (www.monroecountybids.com) For more information please call the TDC Administrative Office at (305) 296-1552 and ask to speak with Ammie or Maxine

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KEYS HEALTH

MARATHON WEEKLY / APRIL 12, 2018 GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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READING THE SIGNS Identifying early indicators can help with autism

hroughout the country and the Florida Keys, April is celebrated as Autism Awareness Month. Local groups like the Autism Society of the Keys are encouraging parents to stay vigilant for early indicators.

By understanding developmental benchmarks at different ages, parents can monitor how their child is progressing. For children with autism, early detection can make a huge difference on how the early part of their lives plays out.

“I’m a huge believer in early intervention. I don’t think my son would be the kid he is today if we hadn’t started when we started,” said Anita Gibbs, mother of 4-year-old Achilles.

How kids play, learn, speak, move and act reveal important clues about their development. Though children progress at their own pace, by specific ages certain developmental milestones should be met.

If children aren’t meeting those milestones, it might be time to talk to a pediatrician.

“Usually the pediatrician is the first one who has an inkling,” said Amanda Alfonso, who owns Amy’s Angels. “They can refer him to a neurologist to see why they aren’t performing certain tasks, like grasping things, for example,” said Alfonso. Amy’s Angels Healthcare Inc. and similar agencies help habilitate developmentally disabled children.

Children can demonstrate behavioral cues that hint at autism as early as six months. However, a diagnosis is not typically made until 18 months. That’s because symptoms of autism can appear and fade away within the first two years of a child’s life. Children demonstrating developmental delay can catch up to their peers within those first two years.

On the other hand, children meeting their milestones can begin to regress in their development within that time. It’s also important to consider that some high functioning children with autism aren’t diagnosed until they begin attending school and social issues arise.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents routinely screen their infants for autism as part of 18-month and 24-month wellbaby examinations. Often, children younger than 2 are more likely diagnosed with developmental delay until further tests are done to determine if whether they definitively have autism.

“We first found out that there was something not quite right at 18 months. We had taken him to a pediatrician, who told us we had to take him to the neurologist,” said Gibbs.

“Within 20 minutes they determined he had autism. At that time he didn’t do anything, he didn’t talk, he didn’t babble, he didn’t look you in the eye, or play with other kids.”

Once a child has been diagnosed with autism, a nationally board certified behavioral analyst is able to work with parents and the child to develop therapy geared to improving specific skills. The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapists apply different techniques to make changes in behavior.

“The therapy really helps them to adapt day-to-day to socialize and behave,” said Alfonso. “They can integrate with others in school, and caregivers see that they are calmer and concentrate better. It has to be a consistent routine. They need to have a set routine, a time to play, a time to do homework. There has to be a level of discipline.”

Part of the therapy is improving a child’s level of social, emotional, communication, language, cognitive, and physical ability. Therapists and analysts have the ultimate goal of developing life skills the children will need to lead more productive and independent lives. Therapists encourage parents to participate as much as possible by reinforcing the exercises they’ve begun.

Achilles started his behavioral therapy at 21 months, working four hours a day five days a week until he was almost 3-1/2 years old. Achilles learned how to communicate with pictures first, then words, then sentences. He often tells his mother he loves her, and that she’s his best friend. Now 4-1/2, Achilles still does

The Autism Society of Keys joins Marathon’s City council to proclaim April Autism Awareness Month in Marathon. KATIE ATKINS/ Keys Weekly

The Gibbs family hasn’t let Achilles’ diagnosis of autism slow them down from enjoying family time out, thanks to the help of ABA therapy. ANITA GIBBS/Contributed

his therapy five days a week, but now he’s down to two hours. With kindergarten approaching soon, his occupational therapist is working on issues with his motor skills to prepare him to start writing.

“Now he’s a completely different kid (since starting therapy); he talks, he has his own personality, he learns like everybody else,” said Gibbs. “If parents aren’t doing the same thing as the therapist, it’s not going to be as successful, though.”

Alfonso said that for many parents a diagnosis of autism can be difficult to accept. Parents worry about the quality of life their children are going to have. But for parents like Gibbs, autism comes with a silver lining.

“If it wasn’t for autism I don’t think he would be the same way.

He’s caring and sweet and concerned about others,” she said. “He’s taught me a lot more than I could ever teach him, to slow down and be patient.”

The Autism Society of the Keys will host its Light It Up charity dinner on Saturday, April 28 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott in Marathon. Tickets are $50 for adults, and $20 for kids 12 and under. For tickets and info, call Jill Campbell at 305-942-5172.

POTENTIAL INDICATORS OF AUTISM Social and Emotional Shy and withdrawn Doesn’t smile at people Overwhelmed by big group Overwhelmed by change Unfounded fears Crying for no reason Screaming for no reason Doesn’t like to be touched Language/Communication Very limited vocabulary Very little to no verbal communication Repeating the same phrase Cognitive (learning, thinking, problem solving) Loses skills once had Obsessing with objects Sensitive to loud noises Sensitive to bright lights Movement/ Physical Development Inability to crawl Inability to walk Inability to grasp objects Cannot stand, even when supported Doesn’t learn gestures Doesn’t point to things Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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And still not a penny for local governments…

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n April 9, a sizeable group of local government officials met with representatives of FEMA and the Florida Department of Emergency Management (DEM) to discuss our issues seven months post-landfall. (See Katie Atkins’ report on page 5.) I’m not sure what they expected, but I don’t think they were prepared for the Category 4 storm of discontent they received.

The meeting began with a presentation — including diagrams and flow charts — on how the federal reimbursement dollars wind their way through FEMA and the state before they are distributed to local governments. At this point, let me explain that all the cleanup efforts post-Irma have been paid for by us, the local municipalities and Monroe County. The president declared us a federal disaster area before the winds quit blowing, and got the Congress to authorize millions of dollars at 100 percent reimbursement for the first 30 days after the storm. While Texas got more than $650 million and Puerto Rico received $1.5 billion in federal aid, only $35 million has come to Florida — and none of that has come to the Keys.

Local county and municipal officials replied that we’ve done and paid for the cleanup ourselves, depleted our reserves, and taken out lines of credit — all knowing that the next hurricane season starts in less than two months.

What happens if we get hit again and aren’t able to recover? And when can we expect the already-appropriated funds to make their way through the labyrinthian bureaucracies and offer us the relief we have been promised?

The FEMA and DEM officials couldn’t give us definitive answers, but still touted this “new and improved” system as a way to prevent “deobligation” — when the feds have to take back money that shouldn’t have been allocated. Marathon City Manager Chuck Lindsey made great points about how the millions of dollars spent on improving our local nearshore water quality (through wastewater and stormwater utility projects) have been totally wasted because of the debris still sitting in our canals. He explained that we did our part in getting the Keys cleaned up and open quickly to protect our residents and local economy, and now it was time for the state and FEMA to be there for us.

Key Colony Beach City Manager Chris Moonis wondered why FEMA could swiftly distribute $350 million in

individual assistance but couldn’t do the same with local governments.

After a little more frustrating back and forth, and a lot of eye-rolling over the bureaucratic explaJOHN nations, the wheels came off the bus.

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When they explained that they did what they did because of the rules and procedures in place, many of us were quick to respond. I reminded the visiting officials that the people who lost their homes and still needed a place to live — the working people who make up our island communities and who were hit the hardest — don’t really care about the rules and procedures. There is real human need and it is still unmet.

Key West City Manager Jim Scholl probably summed it up the best. Citing his 28-year professional military background, said, “I know all about rules and procedures. I also know about exceptions. And we need the people down here who can make the exceptions — I don’t care if you have to get [FEMA Administrator] Brock Long down here to do it.”

I wish I could tell you that I had a great feeling coming out of this meeting. Within the past two weeks, we had visits from Gov. Rick Scott, Sen. Marco Rubio, and the group of FEMA and DEM officials. We got to tell them our stories, and show both our recovery efforts and our debris-laden canals. We let them know of the real human need and the ongoing exodus of our workers who have no place to live.

I am just hoping somebody listened.

John Bartus performs live Thursdays at Sparky’s Landing, Fridays and alternate Sundays at the Lighthouse Grill at Hyatt Place Faro Blanco, Saturdays at the Key Colony Inn, and Mondays at the Sunset Grille & Raw Bar. www.johnbartus.com

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On selected New and Used Kayaks, Paddleboards and Canoes.

We will also begin taking deposits on our rental equipment for our end of season sale in July Don’t Miss Out!

Over 400 boats & SUPs in stock.

Come in and “try before you buy!”

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Monday thru Saturday Open House

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PLAY BALL POOL AND

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We have DIRECTV’s Extra Innings Package!

Over 90 out-of market games every week!

BASEBALL IS BACK !!

DJ Luis Jams at our Oceanfront Poolside Tiki Bar from 1-5 and Bahama Boyz LIVE on the Deck from 5-9 pm Grilled on the Pool Deck • World Famous Cheeseburgers • Lobster Mac & Cheese Bacon Burger • BBQ Baby Back Ribs • Bacon Wrapped Lobster • Grilled Ribeye Sandwiches • Grilled Bratwurst • Blackened Dolphin Sandwiches • BBQ Bacon Wrapped Shrimp & Scallops • Chili Cheese Dogs Drink Specials • $2 Coors Light Drafts • $5 Orange Crush Specials • $2 Jello Shots

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MARATHON WEEKLY / APRIL 12, 2018

GOOD CAUSE 1

Annual Pops Stiglitz tourney a hit

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pril 7 saw another successful Pops Stiglitz Coed Softball Tournament at Marathon Community Park.

Ten teams played in the fourth annual tournament, with proceeds going to scholarships for Marathon and Key West High School students. Keys Federal Credit Union came in first place, followed by Keys Fisheries in second and First State Bank in third place.

Since the first tournament, almost $40,000 has gone to Keys students for scholarships.

—Weekly Staff Report

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KATIE ATKINS/Keys Weekly 1. Giovani Vargaz slides into third base safely for First State Bank as Armando Rojas tries to tag him out for the Key West Pawn Shop team.

2. Laura Chaplin-Taylor, left, Daashia Cochran and Megan Gardner stop for a quick photo. They were on the First State Bank team, which ended the tournament in third place.

3. The winning Keys Federal team consisted of Amanda Tufenkjian, Samantha Sanchez, Paul Sanchez, Kelley Struyf, Bobby Lowe, Chris Hall, Jonathan Cruz, Taylor Konrath, Troy Curry, Daniel Garcia, Michael Arencibia and Robert Medio.

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OPEN HOUSE Saturday & Sunday 10 – 2 11320 2nd Ave, Ocean • Marathon

Monday 4:30 Johnny Live Taco Tuesday $2 Each for Beef, Chicken or Pork 6 – 10 PM

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Wednesday

Ladies Ladies Night Night Team Trivia 9 PM Johnny Live

Come see this 2 bedroom/2 bath ocean side home in Little Venice! Fully renovated with new metal roof and fresh paint!

Great deep-water access with 55 ft of dockage. This property is a great buy! Refreshments served. $525,000

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GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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gabriel@keysweekly.com

BUILD W OUT

ith a little help from the Miami Dolphins and its partners, Ocean Studies Charter School has a new playground. About 200 eager volunteers showed up to build day, which took place on April 7.

Since Hurricane Irma struck the Keys, the team, the Dolphins Foundation, and the cheerleaders have concentrated on assisting impacted residents.

“All the benefits from our calendar are being put toward rebuilding efforts in the Keys,” said Dolphins cheerleader Adrianna of the calendar shot at various locations in Key Largo and Key West.

Like many, Ocean Studies Charter School’s priorities after the storm were recovery and relief. Fundraising for a planned new playground were sidelined. The school’s previous playground was removed before the storm due to safety concerns.

Then KaBOOM!, a charitable organization dedicated to build children’s playgrounds, reached out.

“Learning about the opportunity to apply for a grant with KaBOOM! was exciting and heartwarming. The more we learned about their mission, and the mission of the Dolphins, we were blown away and grateful to be selected,” said Ocean Studies Charter School’s Abbie Freeman.

In February, Ocean Studies students helped design their “dream” playground. The ideas students proposed were incorporated into the project’s build. Along with KaBOOM!, the Dolphins Foundation stepped in with volunteer support. The Dolphins Foundation’s “Special Teams” volunteer network transported two busloads of volunteers from Hard Rock Stadium on build day.

“Mr. Ross and the Miami Dolphins organization committed a million dollars in the aftermath of Irma. We’ve completed the relief and recovery part of the plan, and are in the rebuild part of the process,” said Jennifer Jehn, executive director of the Miami Dolphins Foundation. “Now, it’s all about making sure that the South Florida community knows that we’re going to be there for them when disaster hits and in the long run.”

The playground itself is 1,800 square feet, divided into two parts.

“Each has its own designs and pieces picked by the kids,” said KaBOOM! Project Manager Jacob Stachler. “They wanted two separate (areas) for their favorite playground game, freeze tag. So we have two sides with a monorail as a base and now they can play their favorite playground games back and forth.”

Along with the playground, an educational garden and 600 square feet of artificial turf were also installed. As a way to keep local kids active and playing, Ocean Studies Charter School has announced it will open the playground to the public seven days a week. Playground hours on weekdays are 6 p.m. to sunset. Hours on weekends are sunrise to sunset.

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Miami Dolphins help rebuild Ocean Studies playground GABRIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly & Contributed 1. Cheerleaders, Dolphins Foundation Staff, Ocean Studies principal Abbie Freeman, students, T.D., and Offensive Tackle Eric Smith celebrate a special day.

2. Volunteers chill out on the mulch pile during a break.

3. Miami Dolphins cheerleaders break out the shovels and get to work.

4. Dolphins’ mascot T.D. meets with Ocean Studies Charter School students to gather ideas for the playground.

5. KaBOOM! volunteers carry a portion of slide.

6. Volunteer Brittany moves a mountain of mulch.

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CLASSIFIEDS & LEGAL NOTICES

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Parts Counter Fiberglass Repair • Service Writer Technicians • General Labor Apprentice Candidates

THEME: EARTH DAY ACROSS 1. Caprese birthplace 6. Vigor 9. Opera house box 13. Completely dedicated 14. *Earth Day month, acronym 15. Boiling kettle emission 16. Dog collar attachment 17. Lao-tzu follower 18. Think tank output 19. *Greenhouse gas 21. *Green transportation 23. U.N. labor issues org.

24. Copper coin 25. Unit of electrical resistance 28. Short for “and elsewhere” 30. Take for ransom 35. Blow up 37. *What exhaust pipes do 39. Cabbage 40. “I’m ____ you!”

41. Alternative to talkers 43. Russian autocrat 44. Must-haves 46. Was aware of 47. Giant Himalayan 48. Put on a pedestal 50. “Team” homophone 52. Say it to agree 53. Hallway permission 55. Mouth piece 57. *Homemade fertilizer 61. *Marked with different recycling codes 65. Shylock’s practice 66. O in OPEC 68. Œle de la CitÈ river 69. Blackthorn fruit, pl.

70. Future fish 71. Mixed breed dogs 72. One trick animal?

73. Rain byproduct 74. “Bye” to Banderas

DOWN 1. “____ down!”

2. Sheltered, nautically 3. ____ du jour 4. Hindu sage 5. Get a lungful 6. Toupee spot 7. *Federal org.

8. Exploratory spacecraft 9. “____ and the Tramp” 10. Crude group 11. Hockey score 12. Highland tongue 15. Target of crime 20. Prominent 22. Desk well content 24. Grisham novel “The ____” 25. *Diminishing layer 26. Sharpens 27. Sacred song 29. In a frenzy 31. Half-rotten 32. Offensively curious 33. Winged 34. *The ____ Agreement 36. Pie a la ____ 38. *Oxygen generator 42. Excellent, old fashioned 45. Indian soldiers in Great Britain’s army, e.g.

49. More, in Madrid 51. Unwholesome atmosphere 54. *Nature’s rage 56. Impostor 57. Intersection of two arcs 58. Capital of Norway 59. Negatively charged particle 60. The hunted 61. Same as pleaded 62. South American monkey 63. Sean Penn’s movie “____ the Wild” 64. ____pool or ____pit 67. Debtor’s letters

WE ARE HIRING FOR: FT or PT Guest Services FT or PT Photo Tech

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FT or PT Café

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Full-Time Marketing

2 years experience, social media, personable, cash handling Aquarium Encounters 11710 Overseas Hwy

Marathon area Companion Position P/T M-F with travel

Florida Keys Mosquito Control District

Background screening and references needed.

Is accepting applications for the following positions: Middle Keys Field Inspector Lower Keys Field Inspector IT Specialist (Middle Keys) Fog Operator (seasonal- All Locations)

Call Corinne at (305) 432-8384

For more information visit current openings at www.keysmosquito.org

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars-Vans-Trucks.

Running or Not. $CASH$ 305-332-0483

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

Key West, FL (305) 295-8646 www.KeyWestKia.com

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

Call us and SAVE, SAVE, SAVE 2016 Ford Focus 5 door $10,990 2012 KIA Sorento $12,990 2016 Hyundai Sonata $13,990

SERVICE DEPT NOW OPEN SERVICING ALL MAKES AND MODELS 2016 Dodge Challenger $20,990 2016 Dodge Ram Quad Cab $22,990 2017 Ford F150 Eco Boost $26,990 MANY MORE TO CHOOSE FROM!

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.

Key West, FL (305) 295-8646 www.KeyWestKia.com

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

Call us and

SAVE SAVE SAVE

EMPLOYMENT City of Marathon Job Opening: Full-time Marina Technician. EOE www. ci.marathon.fl.us TELLER - BILINGUAL KEYS FEDERAL CREDIT U N I O N - M A R AT H O N SHORES. Full time position. Cash handling experience and excellent customer service skills required. Good credit and HS diploma or equiv. required.

Bilingual Spanish preferred. Excellent pay & benefits. Visit www. keysfcu.org. EOE

First State Bank of the Florida Keys has the following Career Opportunities available: KEY WEST: Branch Manager, Customer Service Representative, Full & Part Time Tellers.

MID/UPPER KEYS: Treasury Management Representative II. KEY LARGO: Customer Service Representative, Lender-Upper Keys.

Apply Online @ KeysBank.com/ Careers Offering: 401K, 401A, profit sharing, health/dental plans, educational reimbursement, short/ long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off, and holidays for full-time employees.

Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, EOEM/F/V/D HELP WANTED: PT/FT Server and PT Cook at small Tiki bar located on the water. Apply in person at Barnacle Barneys located behind Bluegreen Resort, 1688 Overseas Hwy, MM48, Marathon (305)743-7928 Construction help needed in Marathon area. Knowledge in concrete/spalling repair.

General carpentry - pay based on experience. Must have transportation.

Call Bob 561-248-5080 Open Job Positions: Restaurant Manager, Wait Staff, Bartenders, Kitchen Staff, Apply in person or call for details: Key Colony Inn Marathon (305) 743-0100 Now Hiring: SWEET SAVANNAH’S is now hiring for Afternoon and Evening shifts.

Please apply in person 8919 Overseas Hwy. Marathon

EMPLOYMENT Experienced Help Only needed for all positions. Apply in person Mon-Fri 1011am at Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, Knights Key Blvd. Marathon Get Well Paid and Trained.

Looking for Self MotivatedReliable Person to Work Outdoors, Must Have Vehicle. Call (305) 304-7995 HOBBIES/COLLECT.

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

Call 305-743-4578 HOMES FOR SALE

REDUCED:TRAILER FOR SALE: Tiny House/Mobile Home, Park Model, Canal Front in Galway Bay, Marathon.

Lot rent $1,034/mo.

Asking $45,000 See MarathonYardSale. com & search Tiny House. 305-900-0113 DUCK KEY - BRAND NEW 3BR, 2BA home on dry lot.

Consider owner finance, offers and/ or trades. 305-4811316 LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 18-CP000032-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JAN MICHAEL JACOBSON Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JAN MICHAEL JACOBSON, deceased, whose date of death was FEBRUARY 5, 2018 and whose social security number was XXX-XX-3959 is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative.

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

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 WITHIN 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.

The following personal property of JO ANN WILMOT, will, on the 25th day of April, 2018, at 10:30 a.m., on property located at 1361 Overseas Highway, Lot No. F-7, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida 33050, be sold for cash to satisfy storage fees in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 715.109: 1987 HYLI park trailer VIN#:19LBA02R8HA86 0287 Title#:0044094598

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 SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this notice is April 5, 2018.

Personal Representative: THELMA PINE 3838 Arlington Avenue Mims, FL 32754 Attorney for Personal Representative: JOHN M. THOMSON, Esq. JOHN M. THOMSON, P.A. Attorney for Personal Representative 100 Almeria Avenue, Suite 310 Coral Gables, Florida 33134 Telephone: 305-4435444 Florida Bar No.: 081206 E-Mail: JMTLAW59@ aol.com Publish: April 5 and April 12, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of PLANK THE PIER, located at 21 EAST OCEAN DRIVE, KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA 33051, intends to register the said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: BARBARA TATARCHUK

PREPARED BY: Gayle Cason Lutz, Bobo, & Telfair, P.A. 2155 Delta Blvd, Suite 210-B Tallahassee, Florida 32303 Published: April 12, 2018 and April 19, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Wheatons Towing gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 04/30/2018, 10:00 am at 101500 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes.

Wheatons Towing reserves the right to accept or reject any and/all bids.

1HGCG5641XA028556 1999 HONDA 3N1BC1AP5BL453802 2011 NISSAN Published: April 12, 2018 and April 19, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Wheatons Towing gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 04/28/2018, 10:00 am at 101500 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes.

Wheatons Towing reserves the right to accept or reject any and/all bids.

1B3LC46K78N266488 2008 DODGE Published: April 12, 2018 and April 19, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

Published: April 12, 2018

FILE NO.: 2018-CP17-M

The Weekly Newspapers

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF FRANK JOHN TLSTOVIC, Deceased.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

LEGAL NOTICES The administration of the Estate of FRANK JOHN TLSTOVIC, deceased, whose date of death was October 01, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, File No.: 18-CP-17-M, 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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 the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served 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 April 12, 2018.

CYNTHIA F. CIVIL, ESQ. Personal Representative / Attorney Florida Bar No.: 0082988 CYNTHIA F. CIVIL, P.A. 5196 Overseas Highway Marathon, Florida 33050 305-743-5884 305-743-3108 facsimile Email: cfc@ccivillaw. com Publish: April 12 & April 19, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2017-CP262-K

LEGAL NOTICES IN RE: THE ESTATE OF SUSAN PAUL, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of SUSAN PAUL, deceased, whose date of death was March 04, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, File No.: 17-CP-262-K, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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 the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served 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 April 12, 2018.

John W. Prosser Personal Representative 74 Pelican Lane Big Pine Key, FL 33043 CYNTHIA F. CIVIL, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No.: 0082988 CYNTHIA F. CIVIL, P.A. 5196 Overseas Highway Marathon, Florida 33050 305-743-5884 305-743-3108 facsimile Email: cfc@ccivillaw. com Publish: April 12 & April 19, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 18-CP000038-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ROBERT ROY LOWRY, JR., Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ROBERT ROY LOWRY, JR., deceased, whose date of death was SEPTEMBER 8, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

LEGAL NOTICES Secondary: Robert@ hellerlawgroup.com Publish: April 12 and April 19, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers PUBLIC NOTICE TO SELL Notice to sell 1965 36’ Houseboat, HIN FLZ F9923K565 currently owned and documented by Mark St. Germain. Vessel located at Sombrero Marina, 35 Sombrero Boulevard, Marathon, FL 33050. Sale will be held at 8:00am on May 6th, 2018.

LEGAL NOTICES 2018 The Weekly Newspapers The Weekly Newspapers are in full compliance with Chapter 50 of the Florida State Statutes on Legal and Official Advertisements. The Weekly Newspapers are distributed from Key Largo to Key West.

To place your legal or public notices, please call (305) 743-0844, Fax (305) 743-0866 or E-mail: anneke@ keysweekly.com

Publish: April 12 and April 19,

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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 the first publication of this notice is April 12, 2018.

Personal Representative: BARBARA CHARLENE BERKEY 852 Bear Creek Trail Victor, MT 59875 Attorney for Personal Representative: ROBERT S. BERAHA, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 632481 HELLER ESPENKOTTER, PLLC 2701 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Suite 301 Coral Gables, Florida 33134 Telephone: (305) 7773765 Fax: (786) 749-5296 E-Mail: probate@ hellerlawgroup.com

MM 81.5

Seeking self-motivated people for

• General Housekeeping • Reservation Associate Email Resumes to: info@mooringsvillageandspa.com or pick up an application at 123 Beach Rd. Islamorada

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

for the following positions:

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

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

PUZZLE SOLUTION

Assistant Store Manager

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.

THE MOORINGS

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE

Full Time/ Exempt • Set Schedules Great Benefits!

Fun work environment Apply: www.ronjonsurfshop.com Or send resume to: KWMgmt@rjss.com EOE/DFWP

Bluegreen Vacations

Plantation Key Nursing Center

located in Tavernier, is seeking

C.N.A.

12 HR Shifts-Nights $500 Sign On Bonus to All New CNA Applicants

F/T & P/T LPN and RN

$1500 Sign On Bonus to All New LPN & RN Applicants

We offer a competitive wage and benefits program.

To apply for position, Please submit your Resume to BOL@PLANTATIONKEYNC.COM

The Hammocks at Marathon SE BUSCA PERSONA PARA LIMPIEZA DE HABITACIONES

Room Attendants Uso de equipos de limpieza

BONO DE $1.000.00 UNA GRAN COMPAÑIA CON GRANDES BENEFICIOS Plan De Seguro Médico, Dental y de Visión, 4 semanas de Vacaciones, Cuenta de Retiro 401k, Potencial de Crecimiento y muchos beneficios más!!!

APLICA HOY MISMO: jobs.bluegreenvacations.com

LLÁMANOS HOY:

305-289-6700

Air Conditioning Service Technician / Installer Appliance Service Technician Competitive wages & benefits 100% medical • Matching 401K Vacation • Paid Holidays

Drug Free

Apply at:

2735 Overseas Highway Marathon 305-289-1748

HERON HOUSE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY IS REOPENING! And looking for 3 Direct Care Workers to help our clients with daily tasks, appointments, cooking and life skills. Must be a caring individual with clean driver’s license. No experience necessary. 2 shifts available. We will train on the rest! Coco Plum Dr. location.

The Guidance/Care Center, Inc, a division of

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

MARATHON

Maintenance Specialist Driver (CDL req.)

Care Coordinator (Primary Care) LPN Nurse Practitioner (PT) Peer Specialist (PT/FT) Program Coordinator (Primary Care) Registered Nurse Outreach Specialist (thru Nov) also KW

KEY WEST

Therapist (Childrens) Care Coordinator (MIND prog) Client Advocate (GED or HS req)

KEY LARGO

Driver (CDL req.)

Background/Drug Screening Required. www.careers.westcare.com to apply.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 CAPTAIN FOR DIVING OPERATION

44 yrs. Established Diving Center and Vocational School has Immediate opportunity for a USCG licensed individual. Full or part time positions are available. Responsibilities include vessel operation, scheduling, maintenance and customer relations. USCG Master License required. Dive master certification preferred or will train.

HALLS DIVING CENTER AND CAREER INSTITUTE –MARATHON CALL 305-743-5929 For application and to arrange interview with Bob Brayman or Randy Botteri

The Hammocks at Marathon™

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES

HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS IN MARATHON:

$1,000.00 Sign-on Bonus!

Front Desk Agent • Night Auditor Room Attendant • Laundry Attendant Houseperson

• Maintenance Supervisor • Maintenance Shift Technician • Activities Supervisor • Room Attendants • Limpiesa de Habitaciones

Please apply on line at www.spottswood.com/careers or on site at 13201Overseas Highway, Marathon.

GREAT BENEFITS:

EOE m/f/d/v

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match & much more

TO APPLY:

Sparky’s Landing NOW HIRING

Wait Staff, Food Runners, Hosts, and Back of House Positions. Great opportunity to work year round!

Please apply in person daily at 3pm.

MM 53.5 Overseas Hwy-Adjacent to Holiday Inn Express

The Turtle Hospital in Marathon Join our team! Full and part-time Educational Program Guides/Gift Shop Sales. Public speaking & retail sales experience helpful. Send resume to: turtlehosp@aol.com

Online >

Season has hit, both full or part time positions available at Hyatt Place at Faro Blanco Resort.

In Person >

Line Cook, Servers, Dishwashers, Host, Maintenance, Landscaper, Public Area Attendant, Night Auditor, Dock Hand and Bussers.

jobs.bluegreenvacations.com The Hammocks at Marathon 1688 Overseas Highway-Gulf Side Mile Marker 48-Marathon

Excellent Benefit Package

Or Call >

Apply in person at 1996 Overseas Highway or online at www.spottswood.com

We are an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.

EOE/m/f/d/v

Carlos at 305.743.9009 ©2017 Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. All rights reserved.

We now have an opening!

FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME

SERVER Apply in person

S.S. Wreck MM59, Grassy Key (next to Dolphin Research Center)

Open Tues-Sun 11am

DETENTION DEPUTY TRAINEE: The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is accepting Preliminary Applications for a Detention Deputy Trainee Academy starting June 2018. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will pay for your new career (tuition, books and salary). Preliminary Applications must be completed and received by April 27, 2018. Applicants may apply on line at www.keysso.net or contact Charles Slebodnick at cslebodnick@keysso.net or 305 292-7044. EEO/AAP.

Now Hiring for Breakfast

Hospitality / Hotel / Beach Resort

Front desk agent needed for Continental Inn condo rental office

Accepting applications for all shifts Apply in person at

NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY FOR MONROE COUNTY HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Castaway Waterfront Restaurant 1406 Oceanview Ave, Marathon

EOE m/f/d/v

Electronic applications for Monroe County Fiscal Year 2019 are now available to eligible 501(c)3 organizations. The new application is available on the Monroe County website on the Human Services Advisory Board page at: http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/318/Human-Services-Advisory-Board Applications must be submitted electronically before midnight, Sunday May 20th 2018. Applications are reviewed and funding recommendations are made by the Human Services Advisory Board, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. All HSAB meetings are open to the public. For questions contact Janet Gunderson at Gunderson-Janet@monroecounty-fl.gov or 305-292-4470.

• Full Time/Part Time/Must Work Weekends • Customer Service, excellent communication and office skills required • Charismatic, well spoken, organized, prompt and willingness to learn • Knowledge of reservation software a plus • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus not mandatory eMail Resume to: admin@marathonresort.com and plascjak@gmail.com.

Apply in person at Continental Inn 1121 west Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach (305) 289-0101

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HERE TODAY, HERE TOMORROW.

YOUR LOCAL ROOFER!

MASTER INSTALLER FOR FIRESTONE ROOFING PRODUCTS

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We are here to help our friends & neighbors.

Call us when you are ready and we will be there for you.

METAL • TPO • SHINGLE • FLAT • MAINTENANCE PROGRAM • COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL MARATHON 3988 Overseas Highway 305-743-4400

Visit us at www.keysallarearoofing.com CCC #1326177 Licensed + Insured

KEY WEST 5511 5th Avenue • Stock Island 305-743-4400

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WE’VE MOVED!

The Visitor’s Center…not Pigeon Key to Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club 2010 Overseas Highway Call for tour information (305) 743-5999

Only $12 Includes: Guided Tour Museum Ferry Boat Ride

www.pigeonkey.net • (305) 743-5999

Let’s go Fishing!

MARATHON LADY DOCKS U.S.1 at Vaca Cut Bridge Mile Marker 53 Marathon, FL

305.743.5580

Marathon Lady • 73’ Party Boat www.MARATHONLADY.net

Want to Attract more Business?

You can have this spot for only $95!

Feed Sharks!

We also have Tarpon, Turtles, Alligators, Sting Rays, Touch Tanks, Fish, and other fun stuff to see!

Call Lesley at 305-395-9895

305-407-3262 • 11710 O/S Hwy • MM 53 • www.floridakeysaquariumencounters.com

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

Island Physical Therapy Center IMMEDIATE OPENING

NOW HIRING

Marathon, Big Pine, Key West and Stock Island Locations

SEEKING AMAZING TALENT

ASSISTANT MANAGERS

Current Job Openings:

Immediate Openings available at all locations.

AM Cook/PM Cook

Licensed Massage Therapist Licensed Nail Technician Great pay and benefits.

Key West's friendliest staff and working environment.

APPLY IN PERSON AT ZERO DUVAL

$12-$16 per hour

Full-time front desk receptionist/office manager Medical office experience and computer skills are required. Please forward resume to islandpt@att.net, fax to 305-289-0706, or in person at 13365 Overseas Highway, Suite #103, Marathon.

MANAGER TRAINEES $30-50K per year, based on experience

FT Employees are eligible to participate in our health, dental, vision, Life Insurance. PTO and Profit Sharing is available to every member of our team (conditions apply).

HOW TO APPLY: Go to mytomthumb.com or call Cleveland (786) 295-5307.

D’Asign Source is seeking the following professionals.

Overtime and benefits are available.

For full details & additional openings, please visit DAsignSource.com/careers

Construction Foreman Experience in high-end residential— finish carpentry, drywall, windows/ doors, understanding of building systems & construction techniques.

JOB OPENINGS MAINTENANCE ENGINEER SECURITY GUARD GUEST SERVICE AGENT AYS AGENT NIGHT AUDITOR Excellent Benefit Package EOE M/F/D/V SCAN FOR JOB

Apply on line at Spottswood.com/careers

Keys Auto Center is now part of the Warren Henry Auto Group. "Automotive News: Best Dealership to work for" for five years in a row!

We are now hiring for the following positions: • AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN • SERVICE PORTER • TOW TRUCK DRIVER • SALES CONSULTANT ( FULL OR PART-TIME) • SERVICE CONSULTANT • EXPRESS SERVICE TECHNICIAN BILLING/TITLE CLERK (FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME) RECEPTIONIST ( FULL OR PART TIME) Apply online at: careers.warrenhenryauto.com We offer health, dental, vision, life, disability & 401K contribution!

PUT YOUR CAREER IN GEAR! 1618 N. Roosevelt Blvd • Key West, FL 33040 • 305-294-5126 EOE/ADA

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

Field Technician Install, maintain, test and repair electrical/electronic systems and components in the field—including irrigation systems & pool equipment.

Finish Carpenter Framing & drywall repairs, kitchen & bathroom remodeling, etc. Must present high attention to detail; the finish work must be perfect!

Electrical Technician Wyland's Flagship Gallery in Key West is looking for motivated, personable art consultant who wants a long-term career in Key West's most established, successful gallery with widely acclaimed artists and international name recognition.

Base plus commissions to begin; sign-on bonus; tremendous potential.

We will train the right person to succeed.

Please send resume to 623duval@wylandkeywest.com or call 305-292-4998 and ask for the store manager.

Installation of low-voltage and high-voltage electrical experience required. Must have excellent computer and organization skills.

Landscape & Outdoor Environments Sales/Design Assist clients with their outdoor designs and decor. Determine needs, help with selections, process sales orders, prepare project designs/plans, follow through until delivery and/or completion to customer’s satisfaction.

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let’s do business - (305) 743-0844

Serving Monroe, Dade & Broward Including Airports & Ports.

SUV, Van & Limousine options available Call us for special events.

305-743-7454

fkes2011@gmail.com floridakeysexpressshuttle.com

STORAGE / PARKING DOCKAGE GATED / OPEN 8-6

SOLAR DONE RIGHT! CALL US FOR A FREE HOME ESTIMATE

We also service and sell: Marine A/C, Refrigeration, Watermakers, Batteries, Solar Systems, Anything Electrical!

• SINCE 1976 •

305-289-1150

305-900-0121 Florida Solar Contractor CVC 56734

www.saltenergy.net www.saltservice.net 2992 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050

Tewes Mortgage

Your local, residential lending expert!

Call 305.495.6000

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

for a FREE Consultation

Brian Tewes

Customer service is my strength Brian@tewesmortgage.com

NMLS# 375025 Tewes Mortgage NMLS# 1453791 NMLSConsumerAccess.org

www.TewesMortgage.com

Licensed & Insured Contractor # CACO53827

ARTIC TEMP, INC.

Rachel Sanderson

Property Manager & Sales Associate

Cell: 305-393-3076 Email: rachellynnes94@gmail.com

Let our 40+ years of experience go to work for you!

“A Conch You Can Count On”

For professional, competitive travel planning Call Debbie or Lani at 305 743 7575

vacationrentalsofthefloridakeys.com 11287 Overseas Hwy, Marathon FL 33050

Business hours: MON-TUE-THU-FRI 9am to 4pm Appointments by request.

SignBoss

305-453-6970

2315 OVERSEAS HWY MARATHON, FL MARATHONSIGNBOSS.COM @MARATHONSIGNBOSS

BUDDY@MARATHONSIGNBOSS.COM

Only $35 Puts Your Business Card Here

Business Cards Published In 10,000 Copies Weekly

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Residential, Commercial & Marine Ice Machine - Sales - Service Phone: (305) 743-5288

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

Lic#SP-3562

Fax: (305) 743-6887

We Do Installations!

Licensed & Insured

FREE ESTIMATES U.S.1 & 109th St, Marathon (Across from Beall’s Outlet)

289-3019

The Weekly Newspapers www.KeysWeekly.com

305-743-0844

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let’s do business - (305) 743-0844 VACATION RENTALS

Angel Lewis

305-390-2315 WWW.KEYSRENTALSONLINE.COM

NEW & REPAIR

305-664-0099 www.TikiHuts.com

STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

Liz Samess Interiors

COMPANIES

Design, Decorating, Drafting, & More…

General Contractors & Engineers

Liz Samess Interior Designer

SPALLING REPAIRS

(954) 801-7883 Email: interiordesignbyliz@gmail.com CELL:

CONCRETE RESTORATION

EC 13005589 CGC 1521939

CGC 1515665 • CFC 1428730

New Construction • Remodels • Additions & More!

Marathon, FL 33050

Barbara Sanchez Home & Offices Expertly Cleaned Fast Dependable Service “We Clean Your Place, Like it Was Our Place”

Excellent References Upon Request

305-766-0819 305-924-0179

Sportfishing Adventures

Dolphin-Tuna-Wahoo-Billfish-Snapper-Grouper-Shark Deep Sea –Off Shore-Reef-Wrecks-Gulf

info@johnnymaddoxcharters.com

305-481-3259

CERTIFIED MARINE SURVEYS MASTER MARINE SURVEYOR SERVING ALL THE KEYS

e-mail:

5177 Overseas Highway

(Between Office Depot & Main Post Office)

www.marathonhairandnailsalon.com

MARCH HARE MARINE SERVICES

cell:

Manicures • Pedicures Acrylics • Gelish • Facials • Waxing

Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-1631

Keys Fisheries Market & Marina Mile Marker 48.5, Marathon End of 35th Street Bayside

office:

Nails by Ivis

305-743-3368 305-240-4487 mhms@juno.com CAPTAIN DAVID A. FOLEY

“SHUT YOUR WINDOWS, SHUT YOUR DOORS, YOU AIN’T GONNA BE HOT NO MORE”

Specializing in Color and Highlights Haircuts Keratin Treatments 5177 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 (Between Office Depot and Main Post Office)

305-289-1631 www.marathonhairandnailsalon.com

Wholesale/Retail

Satisfaction Guarantee “Fresh off our Boat”

LARGE BLUE CRABS North Key Largo

Great Prices, Good Service, Good People Joel & Bonnie Cadbury Licensed & Insured Lic # CAC056987

Call the Experts!

305-289-1748

2735 OVERSEAS HWY MARATHON, FL 33050

305-879-1793 Ana Sawley

Free Local Delivery

Ocean Reef Key Largo, Islamorada

LICENSED CFC1427241

10700 5TH AVENUE GULF P. O. BOX 500995 MARATHON, FLORIDA KEYS 33050

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Serving Lunch, Dinner & Happy Hour

Italian Cuisine & Pizza

LIVE MUSIC Every Friday 6 PM – 9 PM

LUNCH SELECTIONS STARTING AT ONLY $8.95!

• NEW – Brick Oven Pizza!

• Fresh Italian Specialties • and MORE!

DINNER & NIGHTLY SPECIALS NEW, EXPANDED HAPPY HOUR 4 pm – 7 pm Every Day! HAPPY HOUR MENU

DRINKS

All Draft Beers All Imported Bottled Beer ALL Domestic Bottled Beer House Wines House Cocktails

EATS

Meat Balls Chicken Wings Jumbo Buffalo Shrimp Jalapeno Poppers Conch Fritters

$3.00 $3.50 $2.50 $3.50 $3.50

$.50 $.50 $.75 $.75 $.75

Open 7 Days • 10 AM to 10 PM 11399 Overseas Hwy • Marathon • 305-998-4392