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MARATHON WEEKLY / MAY 24, 2018

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3719 SEAGRAPE, BIG PINE Open Water Views and Dockage 2/2 | 1,280 sf | $699,000 | MLS: 580206

371 STIRRUP KEY, MARATHON Immaculate Bay Front Pool Home 4/2.5 | 2,625 sf | $2,095,000 | MLS: 580200

601 W OCEAN #102B, KEY COLONY The Cay Condo – Beautiful Beach 2/2 | 1,234 sf | $349,000 | MLS: 580123

1200 75TH W OCEAN, MARATHON Open Water, Protected Dockage 3/2.5 | 2,284 sf | $1,295,000 | MLS: 580057

310 3rd ST, KEY COLONY BEACH Concrete Stilted ½ Duplex 2/2 | 1,031 sf | $369,000 | MLS: 579952

550 83RD ST, MARATHON Excellent Starter Home 3/2 | 2,112 sf | $784,900 | MLS: 575176

557-559 49th OCEAN, MARATHON Half or Full Waterfront Duplex 2/1 | 960 sf | $399,000 | MLS: 579379

965 OCOTILLO, FLAMINGO ISLE Single Family with Guest Quarters 2/2 | 1,200 sf | $699,000 | MLS: 579233

905 75th St W, MARATHON Established Neighborhood w/ Park 3/2 | 1,408 sf | $459,000 | MLS: 579164

718 50th ST GULF, MARATHON Townhome Style - Immaculate 3/2.5 | 1,340 sf | $399,000 | MLS: 579055

7949 GULFSTREAM, MARATHON Spacious POOL Home w/ Views 4/3 | 2,465 sf | $614,000 | MLS: 578693

130 COCO PLUM #401 Treasure Cay Condo w/ Dockage 2/2 | 1,360 sf | $649,000 | MLS: 577868

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104 Bimini Drive, Duck Key Unparalleled views even for the most finicky, discerning eyes. Plentiful water flow yields plethora of fish at the dock. Expansion potential in front and/or rear of this wonderfully unique property.

Search for a larger lot, search for a longer dock, search for a better view and here it is...

4/3 • 2,715 SF • $1,874,888

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1140 Bulevar Del Palmas, Marathon Elegantly updated with wonderful open water views of Sister's Creek. Perfect for the boater, diver and fisherman ... only 3 minutes to the open ocean! Designer kitchen with granite counters on the breakfast bar and desk. Bright & open concept design of the dining & living rooms, plus beautiful open water views. Also permitted sleeping, living, kitchenette & full bath on lower level. Entertain by the pool & spa.

Plenty of room for your toys on this 140+ ft concrete dock and 24k lb boat lift. Even a covered porch for dining or watching the sunset. This is an oversized lot with a two car garage, storage room & huge paved driveway for all of your toys, RV and trailers ....Yes, this beauty has it all & more!

2/3 • 2,423 SF • $1,795,000 • MLS# 578337

305 13th Street, Key Colony Beach Amazing, open floor plan with 1st floor master suite, gorgeous views of lush landscaping, pool w/spa and of the clear, deep canal. Perfectly located for the fisherman, boater or diver, just 2 minutes to the open ocean & the open gulf. You can see Vaca Cut from your patio & dock.

Great home for a big family, for entertaining, for weekly vacation rentals or corporate retreat.

Eighty feet of canal frontage with concrete seawall and 50 foot step down dock. It is my pleasure to share this tropical gem with you!

3/2 • 2,579 SF • $1,590,000 • MLS# 579747

98 Calle Ensueno, Marathon Custom built on exclusive Sombrero Isle, this large residence is within walking distance to Sombrero Beach. With a signature timeless look, featuring a dramatic 2-story living room, formal dining room and gourmet kitchen, all leading to the expanded pool balcony with lovely canal views. The private master suite is huge and encompasses the entire 3rd floor.

The lower level has a bonus room which would be a great home office or workout / yoga room plus full bathroom. Plenty of covered parking for all of your toys or outdoor living areas, your options are endless. This could be your island retreat here in Paradise!

3/3.5 • 3,430 SF • $1,556,000 • MLS# 578936

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821 W. Ocean Drive, 6, KCB,Turtle Cays Simply gorgeous, end unit, town home with elegant furnishings & designer touches throughout. Soaring, coffered ceilings , custom kitchen and baths, open floor plan on main level with lg balcony with ocean views. Large master suite with private balcony & ocean views. 3 bedrooms plus another office or sleeping area on the 2nd floor. All impact windows & doors, concrete construction & metal roof. Big garage with high ceiling & plenty of room for storing your bikes, kayaks, jet skis, fishing and dive gear...whatever is needed to make this your weekend getaway, retirement or vacation home. Gated community of only 10 town homes, pool and beach. Come and see this impressive beauty in Key Colony Beach, the gem of the Florida Keys. Boat House SLIP 58B included at full price!

3/2.5 • 2,304 SF • $1,099,000 • MLS# 578783

799 W. Ocean Drive, 304, KCB, Castillo Del Sol Open ocean views are everywhere in this 2 bedroom, 2 full bath condo with large loft and storage room. New kitchen with engineered quartz countertops, new tiled baths, new white tiled floors, new impact windows and doors.

Yes, all of the work is done and all you have to do is move into this oceanfront beauty. Great large patio surrounding pool and gorgeous sandy beach. In Key Colony Beach where you can bike or walk to restaurants, marina, tennis, pickle ball, horseshoes, bocce ball, post office & Sunset Park!

2/2 • 1,650 SF • $890,000 • MLS# 578979

450 12th Street, Key Colony Beach SELLER SAYS "MAKE ME AN OFFER!" Immaculate home with Florida Charm! Wide open, L-Shaped floor plan with wonderful canal views. Big Kitchen with sitting room which leads out to the patio, 75 ft concrete dock with step down, dock ladder & fish cleaning station.

Master suite has lovely canal views & slider to the patio too. Lots of storage in garage & new central air. Come see this lovely east facing home, just 5 minutes to the open ocean and gulf!

2/2 • 1,578 SF • $749,000 • MLS# 579167

301 10th Street, Key Colony Beach WOW...this is gorgeous! Completely updated with new stainless appliances, quartz counters & white cabinets in the kitchen, wood/tile floors throughout, impact windows & impact sliders, new designer bathrooms & master bath enlarged. Big screened porch and great views of the 100 ft wide canal. Built above flood! Lots of parking for all of your toys too. This is could be your perfect weekend getaway, retirement home or vacation rental in paradise on the wonderful island of Key Colony Beach!

2/2 • 960 SF • $615,000 • MLS# 579755

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610 11th Street, Key Colony Beach The ORIGINAL OWNERS have updated this east facing beauty for you, so all the work has been done. Great, open floor plan with new kitchen with stainless appliances & center breakfast bar (will be complete soon), new tiled baths & tiled floors. 37.5 ft of concrete dock with wood stepdown. Covered parking or patio, lots of space for parking RV, Jet ski or trailer.

Located perfectly for the fisherman or boater, just 5 minutes to the open ocean and gulf. If you want your piece of paradise on the fabulous island of Key Colony Beach, come see this one & make it your own!

2/2 • 1,184 SF • $525,000 • MLS# 578880

3 7th Street, Key Colony Beach Come, see & be impressed. All the updating will be done for you: all new drywall, kitchen & bathrooms. Perfect location on 200 ft wide canal & across from golf course. Unique garage, with laundry & storage room. BIG BOAT? No Problem! You can dock up to a 50 ft boat & be only 5 minutes to the open ocean & open gulf! Come, see be & impressed with island life in the city of Key Colony Beach where you can walk or bike to Sunset Pk, golf, tennis, pickle ball, bocce ball, horseshoes, playgrounds, post office, marina, shops & restaurants.. Time to stop looking & start living in Paradise!!

2/2 • 812 SF • $490,000 • MLS#578533

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1500 Overseas Highway, 304, Marathon Reduced price and sellers are ready to sell!.This hidden gem, has a custom updated kitchen & designer bathrooms,plus gorgeous, open gulf views. An open concept floor plan take advantage of the gulf views from almost every room. Relax on one of the 3 balconies and watch the wildlife & boats cruise by. This condo is fully furnished with decorator touches throughout. The fisherman, boater & diver will love the Deeded 37 ft dock with ladder & dock box, community ice machine, with immediate access to the gulf, yet just minutes to the open ocean. Here it is, everything you need & more in Paradise!

2/2 • 1,137 SF • $599,000 • MLS# 579807

95 Coco Plum Drive, 4C, Bonefish Yacht Club VERY, VERY MOTIVATED SELLERS - BRING OFFER!. Minor IRMA damage in foyer & it has been repaired. Wonderful open water views welcome you to this large townhome with elegant furnishings and custom upgrades. This would be a great weekly rental w/3 en-suite bedrooms, screened porch, huge master suite with private balcony, soaking tub & big walk-in closet custom kitchen & dining rooms plus covered parking and storage. Just steps away you can relax by the pool or under the tiki hut or play tennis. This is what paradise is all about! Elegantly furnished with wonderful open water views.

3/3 • 1,857 SF • $599,000 • MLS# 575660

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Two more running for Marathon City Council KATIE ATKINS

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ith five and a half months to go until Election Day, two more Marathon residents have put their names on the ballot for Marathon City Council.

There are two nonpartisan council seats up for grabs this November with the top two vote-getters winning.

The two latest candidates are Luis Gonzalez and Sarah Bruno.

Incumbent Mark Senmartin, running for a third term, announced his candidacy last month along with George Neugent, who is serving his last of five four-year terms representing District 2 on the Board of County Commissioners.

Gonzalez has lived in Marathon for nearly three decades and raised his three children here with wife Jackie. Born and raised in Key West, he is co-owner of Gonzalez Brothers Landscaping, which currently has a contract with the City of Marathon, at $408,050 per Luis Gonzalez year for three years with possible extensions.

“I’ve spoken to a lawyer, of course. I have the right to run for office but would have to recuse myself from votes concerning my business,” he said.

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Gonzalez said it’s the hometown feel and tightknit community that make him love Marathon so much.

His two main priorities serving on City Council would be continued hurricane recovery and affordable housing.

“The direction is positive with the current council, but I feel there are some disconnects. With my team-building skills I could help bridge the gap and at the end of the day, I want every citizen to be the priority,” he said.

Gonzalez has been involved in youth sports for the entirety of his time living in Marathon.

“I look forward to the challenge of being on City Council because I feel that my reputation and my commitment to this community since 1989 shows,” he said. More than a decade ago, Gonzalez ran for a school board seat but was defeated by sitting member John Dick.

Bruno has lived in the Keys since 1985 and graduated from Marathon High School in 2000.

She lives on Grassy Key and has worked at Fishermen’s Hospital for the past 15 years as a patient financial representative. Her main focus if elected, she said, would be affordable housing.

“I know we need affordable Sarah Bruno housing and I don’t think anybody is doing anything actively to solve the problem,” she said. “We are supposed to get those 1,300 new affordable allocations, and most likely 300 of those would come to Marathon.

If we don’t use those responsibly … well, it’s our last chance to do something about our affordable housing crisis.”

Although this is the first time she’s run for office, she said she feels a strongly about helping other residents.

“I have a strong connection with the working class people. I know where they live; I know their financial situation,” she said.

She also wants to concentrate on cost savings at the city level and on hurricane preparation. On cost saving, she said, “We need to examine all the contracts that we have within the city for services and make sure were getting back the best services for the money that we are spending.”

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Team Hang On, composed of Bowman, St. Petersburg resident Meaghan Faletti, Nikkie Cox and Grayson Shepard of Apalachicola, caught 1,115 lionfish while diving 37 miles off Pensacola.

They use what’s called a Zookeeper, a capturing device, which can net up to 80 pounds of fish in one dive.

Keys Fisheries-sponsored Team Hang On came in second place at the tournament, turning in 1,115 of the spiny invasives. Last year, the girls and Shepard came in first with 926 fish.

The tournament, held May 19 and 20, was part of Pensacola’s Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day Festival.

Lionfish have no natural predators, largely due to their array of venomous spines. They eat voraciously and breed constantly, threatening local fish species and the reef at large.

“We had heavy seas and lightning on the first day, and then the second day was picture perfect,” Bowman said.

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this tournament are so high – it’s a lot easier to dive when you don’t have a small watercraft advisory.”

The turnout was phenomenal, said organizer Andy Ross, adding that 99 people competed in the event and together brought in 9,619 fish.

In first place was Destin-based team Florida Man, led by Alex Fogg, which hauled in a record-shattering 2,403 fish.

“I’d like to go on the record and say Alex is the Michael Jordan of lionfishing and we are merely the LeBron.

The only reason I ever win anything is because Alex Fogg chooses not to participate,” Bowman said. “He’s done more for lionfishing than anyone I’ve ever known.”

Whole Foods is a big buyer of lionfish, which is where most of the tournament fish went.

Faletti is a former biological scientist with the FWC and Cox is an environmental specialist with the state Department of Environmental Protection.

From now through September, there are numerous derbies throughout Florida where divers and snorkelers compete to bring in the most lionfish for cash prizes. To find out more, go to www.myfwc.com/fishing.

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1. Bowman with her Zookeeper. 2. Team Hang On took second place at the Lionfish World Championship May 19-20. From left are Meaghan Faletti, Nikkie Cox, Grayson Shepard, and Rachel Bowman.

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MARATHON WEEKLY / MAY 24, 2018

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TO THE KEY REAL ESTATE (SINCE 1990)

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Thursday, May 24 • Wing Night at 6 p.m., JR Jones Pirate Karaoke at 7 p.m. at DAV, Marathon.

• Free flood claim reviews from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Angler and Ale, Duck Key. Friday, May 25 • 4-5-6 Dice at 6 p.m. at DAV, Marathon.

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Saturday, May 26 • Free flood claim reviews from noon to 6 p.m. at Sweet Savannah’s, Marathon.

• Mote Marine speaks about lobster at 3 p.m. at Marathon library.

Sunday, May 27 • NASCAR Sunday at noon at DAV, Marathon.

• 3M Model Group at 2 p.m. at the DAV, Marathon • End Of The Month Pot Luck & Drawings at 6 p.m. at the DAV, Marathon Monday, May 28 • Memorial Day. • Hamburgers & Hot Dogs at 1 p.m. at the DAV, Marathon • Bingo (Public) at 7 p.m. at the DAV, Marathon Tuesday, May 29 • Bar Bingo w/Jen & Greg at 6 p.m., Queen of Hearts at 7 p.m. at DAV, Marathon.

• National deadline for the Man in the Sea International Art competition.

Wednesday, May 30 • Show Me the Money at 6 p.m. at DAV, Marathon.

• Free movie showing “Begin Again” at 6 p.m. at Marathon library.

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Friday, June 1-3 • 4th annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament. Registration ends June 1, visit skipperstournaments.com June 1-7 • Florida sales tax waived for hurricane relief supplies.

Thursday, June 7 • Early registration for kid’s summer soccer program from 5:30-7 p.m. at Marathon Community Park. $40.

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MARATHON HISTORY BRAD BERTELLI

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Sombrero Key Lighthouse was constructed under the command of George G. Meade, a Lieutenant in the Army Corps of Topographical Engineers. During the Civil War, Meade would be promoted to General and command the Union Army of the Potomac. He would help defeat Robert E. Lee at the second Battle of Gettysburg. The lighthouse would be the last navigational beacon built to mark the Florida Reef before the war. Like every lighthouse marking the reef, Sombrero Key had been manned by a civilian crew until 1939, when all United States lighthouses were integrated into the U.S. Coast Guard under the Presidential Reorganization Act. In November 1960, Boatswain Mate First Class Furman C. Williamson was given the assignment of Officer-in-Charge of Sombrero Key Lighthouse. Like so many people, Williamson was afraid of the barracudas that have apparently lurked beneath the iron structure forever. He explained to reporter John Watts in a March 24, 1960 newspaper article, “There is no restriction against swimming, but we just don’t dare take a chance.” Brad Bertelli is curator at the Keys History & Discovery Center. Photo: Florida Memory Project.

MARATHON WEEKLY / MAY 24, 2018

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Members of MERC would take part in Community Emergency Response Training, CERT, which is 32 hours of training for dealing with a disaster.

“I’ve had people say that MERC members will only use it to eople who live in the Keys come back into the Keys early and might know how to sit back and relax more than go take care of their own homes,” he said. “I’m good with that others throughout the because the CERT concept is, you country, but not when a major come in and help yourself first, disaster hits. then help your neighborhood, They spring into action and then help your community, then fix problems fast, oftentimes the help your county.” problems of others before their CERT sessions will entail first own. And those who want to aid, what it means to be truly selfbe part of the solution in future sufficient and how to help somedisasters made it clear to county officials on May 21: they’re ready. one in a major trauma situation.

Graduates of CERT will be “We need you,” said Monroe given what Senterfitt called a County Emergency Management “golden ticket of reentry” which Director Marty Senterfitt. will go on the dashboard of your car and grant reentry after roads and bridges are cleared and safe.

“At the most basic level, what “At the most basic I’m suggesting is we develop level, what I’m community emergency response teams,” Senterfitt said. suggesting is we “We’re 10 days away from hurdevelop community ricane season. How soon can you emergency response start?” asked Tommy Ryan. Ryan is teams.” a Big Pine Key resident and candi— Marty Senterfitt, date for County Commission.

Monroe County Emergency “I’m ready to engage immeManagement Director diately, but my question is how can we do it efficiently?” Senterfitt said, adding the CERT training is supposed to be 40 hours long and he’s compressed it to 32 with the About 50 people, mostly from Big Pine Key and Marathon, goal to train trainers first.

Those who were at the meetattended the first public meeting at Marathon Government Center ing Monday night will be emailed, and Senterfitt is relying on people ahead of creating the Monroe to spread the word so classes Emergency Reserve Corps, or can start as soon as possible. The MERC. It came as a suggestion goal is to have 20 to 30 people in from the county’s task force to each four-hour class with classes revamp the reentry process. spread throughout the Keys.

“It doesn’t have to be a hurricane,” Senterfitt said, citing examples like the need for volunteers in the past to spread To sign up, go to information about Zika virus, New www.monroecounty-fl.gov/ World screwworm or even to help volunteermonroe. with the logistics of the Big Pine

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MARATHON WEEKLY / MAY 24, 2018

KATIE ATKINS

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WHERE TO GO FROM HERE 1,300-unit road will be long

tand in front of a mirror in the dark, say “thirteen hundred” out loud three times, and Monroe County’s ghost of affordable housing will appear to have a talk about the current crisis.

Joking aside, 1,300 is the number of new affordable housing permits directed from Gov. Rick Scott for the Florida Keys, announced just two weeks ago.

In those two weeks, the mood among county officials has taken a hesitant turn, while others, especially those rallying for more affordable housing, are asking, what’s the holdup?

County officials say it’s a threepronged problem, all relating to overdevelopment of the Keys. They say it will be a quality-of-life issue on top of a safety problem should there be a mass evacuation in the event of a hurricane.

People living in the eventually developed units would be required to evacuate earlier than the rest of the county, which would be difficult to enforce, officials say.

Accepting the units could also open the floodgates to more units coming for the Keys, thus the possibility of more development. These have all been cited as examples during Board of County Commission meetings.

“Those are all valid concerns,” said state Rep. Holly Raschein, who lauded the governor’s initiative as a solution for Monroe in its time of need. “These are optional, and if at the end of the day they don’t feel they’re needed, then they don’t have to accept them.

But I know there are a number of municipalities that do want to have this option. Anywhere I go, people talk about the housing crisis, so this is the state’s offer, one of hopefully many offers. They’re trying to be helpful in our time of need.”

At the same time, commissioners spend hours discussing what to do about the affordable housing crisis, which was bad enough before Hurricane Irma and has only worsened.

“None of us can find the employees that we need, and if we find them, they can’t [afford to] stay here,” said Rockland Key LLC developer Joe Walsh at the first emergency BOCC meeting about the 1,300 units.

He urged the county to accept the units in a show of taking control over its own destiny.

“Turning down an opportunity to add additional affordable housing, to me, is a bad first step in trying to address those takings issues,” Walsh said.

He was talking about what will happen when there is no more development allowed in the Keys after 2023, and who will pick up the tab for potential “taking” lawsuits as a result of the state-mandated ROGO, or rate of growth ordinance.

“We’ve heard over and over again Monroe County wants to be in charge of its own affairs, and Monroe County gets treated as if it’s not qualified to make its own decisions about what to do with development rights,” he said, adding the county could amend its comprehensive plan to “square the circle” in how those units will be used.

“We’ve heard over and over again Monroe County wants to be in charge of its own affairs, and Monroe County gets treated as if it’s not qualified to make its own decisions about what to do with development rights.”

—Joe Walsh

Marathon City Planner George Garrett said municipalities could potentially accept units from the state on their own. Marathon requested 300 from the state in November, yet each different municipality would qualify for up to 300, except for Key Colony Beach and Layton, which are eligible for 100.

County attorney Bob Shillinger said each city in Monroe has the opportunity to amend its own comprehensive plans to accept up to 300 of this “new breed of ROGOs.” “They can make their decisions independent of what the county decides to do with respect to its comprehensive plan,” he said.

If a municipality accepts some of the 1,300 units, can they be changed down the road from affordable units to market-rate development units? No, because the 1,300 units will be deedrestricted affordable, Garrett said.

What about the county’s 555 unallocated affordable housing units and 1,000 market-rate units it can distribute?

“The state created a rule for each of us (local governments) that indicated how many units we received after the last hurricane evacuation modeling. Within those rules, for example, the county is required to set aside a certain percentage of the units awarded as affordable ROGOs,” said Christine Hurley, assistant county administrator. “In reality, only DEO can approve a change of an affordable to market-rate units.”

“As Christine stated, a comprehensive plan change would be necessary to change that ratio. Such a proposed change would be submitted to DEO for approval or rejection,” Shillinger said.

The next step is for the Florida Cabinet to approve the 1,300-unit initiative.

“It’s my understanding the DEO and governor will be requesting this at the next cabinet meeting on June 13,” Hurley said.

The County Commission has delayed accepting the 1,300 units until more details are available from the state.

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TAKE STOCK GRADUATES 58 STUDENTS Class of 2018 futures look bright KRISTEN LIVENGOOD kristen@keysweekly.com

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he Monroe County Education Foundation celebrated the accomplishments of 58 Take Stock in Children senior scholars on May 19 at the annual graduation ceremony. With a collective weighted grade point average of 3.69, two-thirds of this year’s class will attend a Florida university, while others will go out of state or into the military.

With its mission is to provide students with the financial resources to attend college, the Monroe County Education Foundation board continues to focus on providing students with the tools and skills necessary to complete a degree, diploma, or certificate.

Program Coordinator Chuck Licis highlighted the importance of Take Stock’s college and career readiness efforts: “This year’s class is ready to take the next step, to pursue their college goals and career dreams.”

Each student is paired with a mentor throughout his or her time in the program. The mentor meets with the student on campus weekly.

Most students joined the program in seventh grade.

MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL Mentor (and Weekly staffer) Kristen Livengood and graduate Evelyn Cisneros

KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL Mentor Sue Puskedra with graduate Sabrina Gaston

CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOL Graduate Chandler Rowland with mentor Terry Abel

From the first-person perspective, I think it’s a mutually beneficial relationship being a mentor to a student. I feel fulfilled knowing that I helped a student receive a full scholarship just by chatting with her weekly at the school. Take Stock in Children is such an important program because in addition to the scholarship, the program allowed Evelyn to visit colleges and be a part of workshops and seminars to broaden her horizons.

Cisneros heads off to Florida Atlantic University in June, and I will miss hearing the high school gossip and watching her grow into the woman she’s become in the past few years. Being a part of the process, from applying to colleges to comparing homecoming dresses, has been a beautiful experience. Luckily, I know I will have sent her to college with important “life skills” and will see her when she is visiting home, probably at the sandbar.

Cisneros graduated from the Take Stock program with some of her best friends last weekend. “Our friendship helps each one of us push each other,” she said. “We have always tried to motivate each other and remind each other of important due dates and study together.”

Graduate Sabrina Gaston met her mentor Sue Puskedra, who does estate sales in the Lower Keys, when she was in seventh grade. Six years later, Puskedra gets teary-eyed when she talks about Gaston leaving for college. “Who will I eat sushi with next year?” asked Puskedra, who added she will miss their weekly lunch meetings.

Gaston is heading off to Florida SouthWestern College in Fort Myers with her Take Stock in Children scholarship. “I am so fortunate to have Sue in my life not only as my mentor, but as a friend,” said Gaston. “I am an open book with her, and she has taught me many life lessons that will follow me throughout my life.”

The two had similar backgrounds growing up, which helped with their connection. “I can’t believe how much Sabrina has flourished since I met her,” said Puskedra.

Starting with Take Stock in Children and coming from a family of five children, Chandler Rowland says the scholarship takes a lot of burden off his family. “This gives my parents a little piece of mind,” he said.

He started the program in ninth grade with his mentor Terry Abel. “Terry taught me a lot of things, most importantly to be determined and willing to work hard to achieve my goals,” said Rowland, whose twin brother also graduated from the program last Saturday. “One of the highlights for me was having someone who wasn’t your parents to talk to about school without feeling the pressure of your parents’ feelings.”

Rowland heads off to Florida Gulf Coast University and plans to pursue an engineering degree.

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he Monroe County Board of County Commissioners held its first Budget Meeting for Fiscal Year 2019 on Wednesday at the Marathon Government Center. At this early stage of the process, the meeting was for preliminary discussion of the budget and no decisions are made.

County staff is working on a budget with a goal to maintain the same level of service and continue with planned capital projects and resiliency efforts while absorbing the impacts of Hurricane Irma.

Monroe County’s Director of Budget and Finance Tina Boan presented the County’s current fiscal situation.

She told the Commissioners that the State of Florida has validated another $1.5 million in FEMA reimbursement for the County and the County should be receiving it soon. The County previously has received $604,000 in FEMA reimbursement. This leaves another $33 million that the County already has submitted to FEMA for reimbursement but is still waiting to have it go through the process. (After FEMA approves reimbursement for submitted projects, those “obligated” funds go to the State for its approval process before being sent to the County).

Monroe County consultant Bill Slater, with Tidal Basin, explained that there has been a “perfect storm” that has led to the slow reimbursement. FEMA rolled out a new delivery model last year just as it was being overwhelmed with submissions from several major hurricanes and wildfires across the country and Puerto Rico.

The State of Florida also decided not to expedite FEMA funding and instead is requiring 100 percent validation before sending FEMA money to local governments and entities.

To date, Monroe County is the only entity in Florida that has received FEMA reimbursement from Irma.

Boan also presented positive news for the budget that comes from the Property Appraiser’s preliminary estimate that taxable property values for the 2019 Fiscal Year will be about $26.1 billion. This is an expected 5.3 percent increase from the previous year despite the destruction of more than 1,500 homes in the Keys due to Irma.

New construction and rising property values are making up for the property losses.

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he Florida Keys real estate market has momentum after Hurricane Irma.

“Everyone thought we were going to have a ton of distressed properties,” said David Grego, president of the Middle and Lower Keys Real Estate Association. “The truth is, whatever was available got bought up pretty quickly.”

The same sentiment is echoed throughout the Florida Keys chain. There wasn’t enough inventory before the storm, and there still isn’t afterwards.

“We are still showing an all-time low on listed properties for our inventory and our average days on the market is 112, well below previous years,” said Jo Ann Cook, broker for RE/MAX in Marathon. “We definitely have more buyers right now than we do properties to sell.”

Based on the data collected by the real estate association, the Middle Keys market has stabilized after the hurricane. The number of new listings this January was 146, compared to last year’s 224.

Reinforcing the lack of inventory and motivated buyers, 76 listings were sold this January compared to 57 from last year.

“We are selling more properties than are being replenished by new listing inventory,” Cook said.

Regarding distressed properties, “we are still getting a few calls every day, but there are very few on the market right now and people are not doing fire sales on these listings,” said Cook.

Cook anticipates an active selling season based on the number of inquiries and web hits being received compared to last year. “Last year we had a very strong July and August for sales and I am hoping for the same this year,” she said.

“I believe the continued story in the Keys and nationwide for 2018 will be fewer homes available among strong buyer demand, which places upward pressure on home prices.”

— Will Langley, Berkshire Hathaway Knight and Gardner

Patti Stanley, broker associate at Moorings Realty in Islamorada, said it’s a positive seller’s market right now. Last month, she had four closings in 12 days. She said from a homeowner, agent, and construction standpoint, the most frustrating thing is the permitting process. “Some are staying away from properties that need work because the process takes so long,” she said.

She added that it has been a long time since a storm has been thrown into this market.

“The strong survived,” she said referring to the houses with no damage. “That gives buyers a lot of confidence when looking for properties.”

Grego said there were plenty of differences between Hurricane Wilma and Hurricane Irma. “In 2005, the market was a lot different and already on a decline,” he said at a recent Marathon Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

“It wasn’t until 2013 that the market stopped dropping.”

Nationwide, the inventory of homes on the market has fallen to the lowest point in the last decade and home sales are down 3 percent.

Will Langley, principal broker at Berkshire Hathaway Knight and Gardner in Key West and president of Key West Association of Realtors, said the statistics are very interesting when looking at them island by island. “You can absolutely correlate the market activity to the impact of Hurricane Irma,” he said.

For Key West, it continues to be a story of low supply and high demand. Total residential properties on the market are down 9 percent year over year for Key West, whereas for Big Pine Key, the inventory is up 11 percent. “In a typical year, these numbers trend closer together,” said Langley. “The good news on Big Pine is that while the supply is up, so is the demand.”

Another important number monitored is the average sale price. The average sale price for Big Pine is down from $420,061 last year to $348,471 this year. In most other areas, the average sale price is up.

Cudjoe Key is up the most significant, followed by Summerland Key, Geiger Key, Sugarloaf, Saddle Bunch and Key West. Key West falls just about even with last year’s average sale price of $782,773.

Interest rates also have an effect on the real estate market. The average interest rate for a 30-year fixed loan is 4.75 percent, up from 4.125 percent this time last year. “We expect interest rates to rise, but historically they remain low,” said Langley.

“I believe the continued story in the Keys and nationwide for 2018 will be fewer homes available among strong buyer demand,” Langley said, “which places upward pressure on home prices.”

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KEYS SCHOOLS

MARATHON WEEKLY / MAY 24, 2018

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ost Monroe County schools were constructed during a period when educators and families valued “openness” — campuses that felt inclusive and encouraging; the opposite of incarceration. And while many have gates at the front of the school, the sides and the rear of the building are wide open. All three Monroe County high schools, for example, are located on the water, with only a fringe of mangroves separating the campus from the ocean.

“Perimeter fences weren’t something parents or educators wanted 10 years ago,” said Pat Lefere, the school district’s executive director of operations and planning.

The Monroe County School District and Monroe County Sheriff’s Office are conducting security assessments at all district schools before moving on to Keys charter schools. The examinations will include what physical safety measures can be taken immediately.

“There’s not a lot of lowhanging fruit that would be visible to the person watching from the outside,” said Lefere, “but thanks to our taxpayers and the half-penny tax that can be used for safety and security, we have the financial ability to make some improvements.”

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“We’ve spent $500,000 in the last five years on security upgrades — perimeter security, fencing projects and working towards single point of access on all our campuses,” said Lefere. “For example, starting this summer we will be replacing cameras at the three high schools to replace the older systems with ones that have more capability and a clearer, better image.”

Patty Thompson is the director of school safety at Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

It’s a new position, established in the last few months. She said part of the assessment process will cover how existing security measures can be aligned with new technology.

“We’re considering everything from the low tech — like rubber door stops or parking stickers — to electronic doors that have a master override,” Thompson said. On the mainland, some schools require students to carry “smart” ID cards that can, for example, reveal their current location or give them access to only certain areas.

Metal detectors, Lefere said, are probably not the solution for Monroe County.

“If you have a metal detector, you also need an X-ray machine to screen the bags.”

Lefere said that could require two employees, one to handle each function.

What the assessments will accomplish, most likely, will be a more standardized plan for all schools. What happens at any particular school, currently, generally involves decision making at the school level.

For example, at most schools, office receptionists let parents – and visitors they recognize – through the doors without an ID check. Strangers usually must go through an identification process.

“There’s no mandate on that from the district level,” Lefere said.

Another example of customized security is the “Text Tips” program at Sugarloaf School — developed by a parent — where students can text safety concerns to a telephone number. The anonymous tips could include topics like threats of violence, drugs on campus, bullying, or even thoughts of suicide. This week the district announced a plan to roll out the Text Tips program for every district school.

It’s likely students and parents and teachers will all deal with additional security measures, especially those outlined by the state legislation, when kids return to school next fall. There will be more security gear, new protocols, and more police presence in the form of a fulltime school resource officer at every school.

In recent weeks, there’s been much discussion about school resource officers (SROs) in Keys schools. The only three district schools without a full-time officer serve only elementary education age children. But, after a May 8 school board meeting in Marathon at which parents lamented the lack of security at Stanley Switlik Elementary, Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay added an officer for the last two weeks of school at the expense of MCSO. Two elementary schools in Key West are staffed part-time by officers from the Key West Police Department.

Next year that will change, with the enactment of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act – state legislation in response to the tragedy at a Florida school that claimed 17 lives in February. It requires the district to assign at least one officer to each school, designate a “school safety specialist” to serve as liaison, and have a threat assessment team at each school.

The cost of an SRO including salary, equipment, training and benefits is estimated at $100,000 per year in the Keys.

According to Superintendent Mark Porter, the sheriff’s office bears about 65 percent of the SRO cost for officers it provides, and the Key West Police Department bears about 35 percent.

The state legislation sets aside $97 million to staff officers at each school but it’s unclear how much will go to each district, and the Keys school board has drafted a millage rate referendum question to appear on the August ballot. It could generate up to $1.8 million to help pay for the SRO program in the Keys.

“If we can get the referendum passed to cover SROs, or supplement paying for SROs, we can move those resources over to mental health,” Porter said.

Monroe County School Board member Mindy Conn said, “Mental health is the first step to safety and security. We need psychologists, social workers. Personally I will be pushing for more of that on all our campuses. Treating the individual is our best protection from having some type of tragedy.”

Coming soon: Pick up a copy of the Keys Weekly to read about existing and coming improvements to students’ mental health.

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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

Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting 39th Street Stormwater Improvements Project 5/31/18 • 1:30pm Marathon City Hall, 9805 Overseas Hwy.

Firefighter Pension Board Meeting 6/5/18 • 5:00pm Marathon Fire Station, 8900 Overseas Hwy.

City Council Meeting 6/12/18 • 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. 5/23/18/hp

HERE TO HELP Insurance fraud seminars ongoing

Paralegal Daniel Jugo, left, and attorney Michael Howard Moore are holding town hall meetings throughout the Keys this week to help with post-Hurricane Irma insurance problems. They provide free help open to all residents affected by flood or wind damage and were at Sweet Savannah’s in Marathon on May 22 representing Weisbrod Matteis & Copley out of Fort Lauderdale. Richard Malafy and John Campbell of Campbell & Malafy are also there to help.

Today, Thursday, there will be a town hall meeting at Angler and Ale on Duck Key from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 25, there will be a town hall meeting at No Name Pub, No Name Key, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with the final town hall meetings on Saturday, May 26, at Sweet Savannah’s from noon to 6 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. KATIE ATKINS/Keys Weekly

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Annette Thompson’s bottle in 2015, shortly before its 13-nautical-mile journey from the south end of the Seven Mile Bridge to Marathon High School, where it was found last week. CONTRIBUTED

MESSAGE WITHIN A MESSAGE

Students find bottle with note inside KATIE ATKINS katie@keysweekly.com

W

hen Annette Thomas threw a corked bottle with a message inside over the south end of the Seven Mile Bridge in 2015, she had just lost a close friend.

His name was Dana Johnson, a teacher from Harrison, Maine, who Thomas says was a remarkable man and kind soul.

So it was fitting to her that the bottle was found by four Marathon High School students last week while cleaning the mangroves as an environmental project.

“I stumbled across it in this big trash pile,” said sophomore Helena Hanley.

She and three other students tried to uncork the bottle and in doing so broke it. Inside, they found a $10 bill and the message, which told of

Johnson’s death at 58 from early onset Alzheimer’s and frontotemporal lobe degeneration.

Monday, a tearful Thomas told the Weekly from Maine about Johnson’s battle with the disease and how heartbreaking it was to his friends and family.

Dana’s wife, Debbie, said the experience brought to light how difficult the process of even being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s can be for a young person.

Doctors told Dana it was just stress causing his memory lapse, but the disease was progressing.

“About two years later, he went to pick up our son from school and drove past it for an hour, then called me and said ‘I don’t know where I am,’” Debbie said.

The couple ended up traveling to California and Massachusetts seek-

THE MESSAGE READS: This in memory of Dana Johnson, born April 21, 1957, passed through on October 4. 2015, in Freeport, Maine.

Dana was a wonderful husband to Debbie, an amazing father to Jenna and Tucker, an excellent fourth-grade teacher, a superb friend, but mostly, a lovely human being.

Full of adventure, a love of all things outdoors, possessing a quiet, dry wit and kindness, Dana was good company for all fortunate to share his time.

Dana passed from early onset Alzheimer’s and frontal-temporal disorder at the ripe young age of 58. He cares for others even in his passing, donating his brain to be studied by researches in San Francisco.

But Dana shall be remembered and defined, not by Alzheimer’s, but by his shared love and generosity.

So, if you came upon this, please favor us by toasting a drink to honor Dana.

ing help, and shortly after, Dana was diagnosed.

“By that time, the hardest thing was he never really understood that he was sick,” Debbie said. “He was so gentle spoken - he was like a natural teacher, just calm and quiet. Alzheimer’s ripped away his personality.”

If the Marathon High students finding the bottle can somehow bring awareness to early onset Alzheimer’s, it’s a positive for Debbie. She volunteers with the Alzheimer’s Association in Maine, lobbying for research funding to fight the disease which took her husband, and encourages families fighting the same battle to reach out to the Monroe County chapter at 800272-3900. There are support groups Keyswide.

As for the $10 bill, Thomas said she put it in the bottle so that whoever found it could buy a couple beers in Johnson’s name. He loved Guinness.

Hanley said she plans on putting it in the offering plate at San Pablo Catholic Church.

She’s not the first one to find a message in a bottle at Marathon High.

Two other bottles have been found in the mangroves behind the school in the last five years.

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Denise Abella Jane Newhagen

Jennifer Alfonso Kristine Pabian

Mairen Alzamora Chester Sparks

Taya Anzano Annie Briening

Taylor Berces Monica Munoz

Michael Cassidy Steven Cohen

Raven Cromwell David Parkhurst

Nalani Disdier Amy O’Connor

Tracey Estele Mary Sheerin

Olivia Fettis Patricia Patten

Sabrina Gaston Sue Puskedra

Meilyn Guas Perez Tammie Murray

Aidana Gumarova-Mercier Paunece Scull

Carson Hughes Ollie Iarrobino

Kolby Kelleher Jeremy Wilkerson

Liam Khan Frederic Greenberg

Joanne Louis Hannah Johannes

Makaylah Lyons Cheryl Robertson

Patrick Matysik Alyson Crean

Cesia Mendez Jacquie Gallagher

Maikol Morales Lindsay Moore

Kelsey Morris Piper Smith

Anna Mott Sidney Goldman

Ange Esther Nafrere Carol Fisk

Dawn Rengiil Amy Lynch

Jayda Roberts Melissa Schreur

Lorry Saint-Vil Mona Clark

Jade Vaughn Mardee Rath-Eamilao

Yennifer Alpizar Jeanine Christiansen

Joshuwa Brown Teresa Smith

Claudia Cabrera Christina Gonzalez

Evelyn Cisneros Aleman Kristen Livengood

Milaydis Cruz Natalie Ardis

Thalia Diaz Janene Sclafani

Julissa Herrada Diane Culver

Jennifer Iglesias Ashley Baron

Natalie Mendoza Ruth Olson

Esteban Sainz Beth Pinkus

April Sullivan Sherry Alana

William Ayala-Gonzalez Erin Fry

Tatiana Ayala-Gonzalez Diana Ruiz

Josef Borski Jim Leenhouts

Anthony Cosme Jeanna Witt

Ashley Day Danielle Hill

Ricardo Donoso-Garcia Jason Rafter

Nicole Dotschay Beatriz Bronis

Rebecca Galvan Anna Richards

Sofia Gonzalez Nicole Kraus

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Edgar Gutierrez Brandon King

Jade Hanson Francine Swadley-Lemay

Lorena Perez Carolyn Campbell

Jakob Pooley Monica Hane

Julia Prieto Jennifer Weiden

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58 New 20I8 Graduates in Monroe County!

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OUR INVALUABLE 2018 MENTORS Marie Adams Suzanne Alexander Dale Allen Denise Anderton Toni Appell Bill Archer William Arias Ashley Arrabal Jermy Ashby Jill Baker Albi Balliu Brian Barroso Maria Bassett Cris Beaty Ana Beaty Miriam Bedrick Robin Beede Mary Bell Cindy Bensen Erika Biddle Loie Blackstone Bill Bradbury Jaclyn Brisebois Bette Brown Joy Brown Taylor Spenser Bryan Bill Buzzi Meggin Cabot David Campbell-O'Dell Raymond Casamayor Cecile Cates-Gegg Kim Caton Shelli Chase Mona Clark Wendy Coffman Michelle Coldiron Dennis Coleman Tammy Collins Ranya Cooke Dan Cornell Michael Cornn Kimberly Cournoyer Jonathan Crane Anthony Culver Julie Cuneo Spencer Curry Susan Curry Melinda D'Aiuto Sherry Davis Karen DeMaria Debbie DeMeo Andrea "Trice" Denny Frank Derfler Lucille DeRuvo Eric Detwiler Kathy Diaz Kathryn Divoll Brenda Duley Greg Eagle Holly Elomina Andrew Engelmeyer Samantha Farist Pamela Feeser John Feldman Lisa Feliciano Deanna Ferrari Michael Ferrari Phyllis Foster Peary Fowler Bruce Franck Michelle Franck Tim Gaffney Anita Garcia Bob Gayler Kathleen Gillis Bill Goldner Joey Gonzalez

Yvonne Gonzalez-Quevedo Vicki Goodman William Goodwin Linda Gower Margot Griffin Stephanie Griffiths Angela Gruetzmann Eva Hamilton Claudia Hamrick Ben Harrison Elliot Hart Zully Hemeyer Alison Higgins Susan Hill Terri Hill Dawn Hire Jay Holmes Carrie Jo Howe Suzanne Howze Thomas Hoyne Olwen Iarrobino Raymond Jansen Catherine Jansen Hannah Johannes Jackson Kaufelt Sam Kaufman Ashley Keeney Amy Kehoe Bill Kelly Susan M. Kent Taylor Kilpatrick Patricia King Judie Klitenick Robert Kurz Laura Kyer Jenna Lane David LaRochelle Peg Laron Joan Leggett Martin Lehmann Victoria Leigh Mike Leonard Karine Leroy Jerry Lieberman Martin Liz Liz Logan Linda Louchheim Jessica Lugo Elizabeth Lyne Robin Lynne Rashon Lyons Loretta Mackay Jo Marcus Christie Martin Nancy Masry Christina Mattheessen Frederick Matthews Kerry Maxwell Kathleen McCarthy Gordon McIntosh Patricia McMackin Cynthia McPherson Eric Mealus James Meenan Diane Middlesworth Steve Miller Richard Miller Mike Mongo Lorrie Monteiro Donna Moore Ranae Moore Alicia Murchie Claire Murray Amber Naz Melissa Nicholas Sheila Novak Joy Nulisch Timothy O'Connell

Geoff Peattie Larry Perll Elesia Perry Miros Petru Diana Platt Erica Poole Jane Porter Kevin Pribramsky Gabriel Price Steve Purciello Mike Puto Florence Quenin Kathleen Ragusea Lisa Ramos Jean Reed Ruth Reiter Robert Rhode Tray-Ci Roberts Heather Roberts Jaymie Robinson Mark Roby Raymond Ruzek Faye Saenger Ariel Sanchez Ann Sandlin Manuel Santana Rewa Schroth Denise Schwarz Kathryn Schweiss Stephanie Scuderi Adam Season James Sheagren Blair Shiver Wende Shoer Raquel Silvestro James Simcic David Smith Jeff Smith Janet Sneath Carl Stevens Chelsey Stewart Anne Sullivan Persephone Summers Mary Taylor Valerie Taylor M.J. Taylor Krystal Thomas Christine Trovato Nicholas Trovato Esther Tupino Bob Tweedy Nicole Twyman Cindy Urban Damian Vantriglia Donatella Vanucci-Kelly Heather Vargas Dana Vega Robert Vozzella Cathy Walters Maryann Warren Donna Webb Kristin Wejebe Nikki Wellings Thomas Wentz Larry White Don Whitehead Tabitha Whitman Thelma Whyms Katrina Wiatt Carolyn Wightman Camille Wiley Jacquelyn Williams Mike Williams Monica Woll Tim Wonderlin Theresa Yong Joanne Zimmerman Michele Zofchak

The Dillard Foundation Clayton & Edward B. & Joan T. Mary Ellen Beattie Knight Foundation Bergstrom Foundation Keys Children's Foundation Dr. Bill & Beverly Goldner Key West Sunrise Rotary Jeffrey Johnson Club of the Conch Republic Karen Kamfjord Monroe County Key Colony Beach Sheriff's Office Community Association Ocean Reef Community Key West Woman's Club Foundation Nancy LaTendresse Johh R. Padget & Dr. Jeffrey Leeds Jacob Gelt Dekker Manley deBoer Lumber Co. Clark & Jean Shannon Lila Jo Miller Upper Keys Rotary Jane Packard Dr. Edward Pitts & Ken & Dee Meeks Marilyn Miller The M. Pat Miller Lawrence Plummer & Foundation Prudence Churchill Rotary Club of Marathon Preferred Properties of Key West American Legion Post 145 Pribramsky & Co., CPA's B & I Contractors Phyllis Rose & Bruce Cohen Laurent de Brunhoff Evan & Celeste Schettig Barbara Corns Gwenn Smith Brad & Hume Gile Timothy & Anne Sullivan Greater Marathon Truman & Co. Chamber of Commerce Joseph Tucker Andy & Philip & Donna Wheeler Stephanie Griffiths Key West Rotary Club Warren Abbey Annette Liggett & Larry & Carol Abramovitz Perry Johnston Amber Acevedo Frederick & Robert N. Alfandre Barbara Marcus Foundation One Blood Althea Allen The Pantano Family Dale Allen Foundation Theresa Axford William Regardie Miriam Bedrick Rotary Club of Key Largo Michael Berman The Sexton Family Debra Butler Foundation Suzanne & Trisons Foundation Hugh Campbell The Whitcomb Family Raymond & Foundation Lynne Casamayor Tom Wilson Tom & Cathy Cawley Campbell M. Cawood Centennial Bank CenterState Bank The Clements Family Noreen Collins Charitable Trust Noemi Coltea Denny & Teresa & Louis Condas Elena Ellerman Christine Connelly James Haymaker Paul Cottle Lynn Kaufelt Lisa Cowen The Kids Fund Sheldon Davidson & The Kirby Family Susan Server Foundation Carmella Fabrizio Victor Li First State Bank The Lookout Foundation Timothy Gaffney Old Island Restoration Julie Gagnon Foundation Manuel Garcia The Gardens Hotel Margo Alexander Wilma Garrison Matt Babich & Todd German Debbie Brittin Goldman's Bagel Deli

Bryan Green & Tony Konrath Hemingway House Museum Mary Henderson Historic Tours of America, Inc. Dr. Dennis & Beverly Howley John Jamison Mark Jones M. Gordon Keiser Keys Contracting Services Francis & Peggy Kirwin David LaRochelle Peg Laron Mark & Lisa Laskow Martin Lehmann Laura Lietaert Los Cayos Apparel Lillian Luning Leotis Mahone Joelna Marcus James & Mary Beth McCulloch Roger & Cindy McVeigh Eric Mealus Melamed Foundation Wanda Menendez Daniel Metzler Richard Miller Margaret J Moates Lorel Molina Jan Moore Fausto Morales Gail Murray Anne Padget Caridad Pazo Mary Petersen Mark & Jane Porter Faustine Rivers Rosa Rossique-Rios Neal Ruchman Richard Russell F. Samaha Stephanie Scuderi Seeley Family Gift Fund Anne Shaver & Susanne Woods Mary Sheerin Lynn Sherman Robert & Patricia Simpson Stuart Steele The Stentzel Foundation Strunk Ace Hardware Susie’s Estates Joy Taylor Teget Family Daniel & Cindy Urban Thomas & Jane Vetter Douglas Walker LIV Trust George & Barbara Webb William & Katrina Wiatt Jeremy Wilkerson

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150 Tingler Lane, Marathon Enjoy the healthy Keys lifestyle at ''Corona Del Mar'', a One of a Kind Luxury Oceanfront Property! The indoors and outdoors blend together in perfect harmony. You won’t want to leave the 270 degree panoramic ocean views! Home is designed with spacious, open-concept, low maintenance living. Solid, weather-resistant construction. Main home renovation completed in 2013. New, independent master suite, breezeway and pool completed in 2015. $3,495,000

65821 Overseas Highway, 231, Long Key DIRECT OPEN WATER! 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath mobile home with deck and back patio overlooking the open Gulf - This is one of the most private units in the whole complex! This home did NOT flood during Irma, some skirting is missing but will be repaired quickly.

Community features include: 24 hour security, marina, mini store with food, bait, and tackle, swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, community boat ramp, community dockage, laundry and bath houses, and the list goes on!! $299,000

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496-498 88th Street Ocean, Marathon This is the lowest priced waterfront full-duplex in the entire Middle Keys! CBS construction, centrally located in Marathon, turn-key and completely remodeled. Each side is a 1 bed 1 bath, with a total of 75' seawall dockage, located only 3 homes in from open water, with room for a pool. Weekly rentals are allowed! $619,000

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Close to Cabana Club with membership pool, bar, restaurant, and beach! Currently active in a vacation rental program. $626,000

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496 88th Street Ocean, Marathon Most affordable waterfront in Marathon, Waterfront half duplex completely remodeled. 37.5 feet of seawall, 3 homes in from open water, only 1 minute till you can open your boat to full throttle, Centrally located in Marathon, Weekly rentals allowed, Other half for sale also ,No HOA fees, room for pool, concrete structure, turn key, easy to show, call for appointment. $309,000

521 11th Street, Key Colony Beach EXCLUSIVE OCEANFRONT BEACH MEMBERSHIP CONVEYS WITH HOUSE! OFFERED FULLY FURNISHED! 75 feet of concrete seawall w/ step down dock, power, water and swim ladder on approx. 100 foot wide canal. 2bed 2bath up with permitted legal downstairs 3rd bathroom. Lower Level Mother-in-Law/guest quarters. Enjoy having the entire 8250 sf lot to yourself. No sharing on this 75' concrete seawall. All yours. Plenty of room for boatlift, pool, additional square footage, 360 degree wrap around balcony that faces due West for sunsets just about every night. Home has been meticulously maintained with new carpet, kitchen, paint, most of the windows have been replaced as well. $879,000

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310 25th Street, Marathon Above flood, waterfront, 3 bed/2 bath, single-family modular home, built in 2013 with 25' of dockage, all impact doors and windows, granite countertops, and tile floors throughout. Located on a canal in Boot Key Harbor, you are right around the corner from 3 gas docks, 5 restaurants, and access to the gulf and ocean within 10 minutes. This place is clean, updated, and move in ready with low insurance costs. Perfect for a primary residence, second home, or investment property! $419,000

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8037 Shark Drive, Marathon Stilted CBS home on an a big 10,425 sqft lot with huge fenced in backyard and tons of parking for multiple cars, trailers, and RVs. Located in a great central Marathon neighborhood - Recently voted the #1 ''Best of Marathon'' best neighborhood to live in in Marathon!

This 2 bed, 2 bath property also features and hot tub, large back deck overlooking the fenced in yard, covered vehicle parking and a huge storage area/workshop downstairs. Most of the windows are newer, French doors downstairs are impact rated. Freshly pea rocked yard.

Public boat ramp located right around the corner. $409,000

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498 88th Street Ocean, Marathon Most affordable waterfront in Marathon, Waterfront half duplex completely remodeled. 37.5 feet of seawall, 3 homes in from open water, only 1 minute till you can open your boat to full throttle, Centrally located in Marathon, Weekly rentals allowed, Other half for sale also ,No HOA fees, room for pool, concrete structure, this unit is south side unit-closest to ocean, turn key, easy to show, call for appointment. $319,000

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840 & 850 Shelter Bay Drive, Key Colony Beach Full duplex in one of the best locations on KCB, with open water views, located right across the street from the park and around the corner from the KCB golf course! Each unit has 2 large bedrooms and 2 baths with Dade Pine vaulted ceilings and terrazzo floors throughout. Tons of new features - new grass, new pearock, freshly painted, new water heater, new washer and dryer, and new appliances. Property features also include a concrete seawall complete with water and electric at the dock, a cut in boat slip large enough for 2 boats, and a step down dock on the side for a 3rd boat, an oversized 15k + sq ft lot with tons of parking and room for 2 pools. $1,399,000

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216 Tropical Avenue, Grassy Key Charming ground level Keys cottage with 300 sq ft screened-in porch and fenced in yard. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new bathroom fixtures, tile floors throughout, and a large separate washer/dryer room right out the back door with a separate half bath. Large enclosed storage. South side of property adjoins conservation lots which will never be built on so you'll only have neighbors on 1 side. Adjoining lot to the north is 7500 sq ft vacant parcel, also for sale (MLS 578633). Currently going through BPAs and is 54 on the BPAS list w/ 56 points. You can update the plans for higher score and have permit within approx 6-12 months.

Own both parcels for a 15k sq ft lot. $249,000

249 Avenue D, 308 • 15 Kingfisher Lane, Key West • 258 W Seaview Drive, Duck Key 11284 3rd Ave Ocean • 570 97th Street Ocean • 1111 30th Street Ocean

65821 Overseas Highway, 244, Long Key Situated Directly on the Gulf of Mexico, this 2bed/2 bath above flood home features a large covered east facing back patio overlooking the gulf. Property features jet ski lift, boatlift, golf cart, paver stone drive and a low-to-no maintenance yard. Direct access to water and flow through canal make it a haven for tarpon, and all kinds of fishing directly off the dock. Inside features tile floors throughout, gas stove, dishwasher, brand new a/c, and views that are literally unobstructed. Property is pristine and is offered fully furnished as a complete package. You won't have to do anything except show up. $849,000

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RANDOM THOUGHTS At no time in this column should a rational thought process actually occur

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t’s been more than eight months since Hurricane Irma ravaged our islands. My house is still a construction zone. I am one of the lucky ones. I’m living in my house, and I have no real complaints (‌except that I weigh too much and my doc thinks my blood pressure is too high). Oh‌ and I can’t think about a damn thing about which to write!

Sure, there are a lot of serious issues in local and national politics.

There is always music — but my editor would have my head served up to her on a plate if I submitted another “Songs I Don’t Want to Hear� column.

So‌ Welcome to this week’s intentionally disjointed column, totally afflicted with the malady that is its namesake.

I will make you this one promise: next week’s offering will have a real unified theme. For now, we’ll all have to settle for some mindless rain-soaked rambling.

If you have lived in the Keys for a while, and especially if you ever worked in the hospitality industry, then you’ve likely heard some amusing and amazing questions and statements from our visitors. One of the more common is often uttered by those who spent the first night or three of their visit somewhere between Key Largo and Stock Island: “Tomorrow, we’re going down to the Keys.� Yes, we know they really are referring to Key West.

No, your factual explanations will never totally sink in. Just let them believe that they’re actually going somewhere different.

Just as fun as hearing the questions can be coming up with answers to them! Let’s now try and come up with some creative answers – if you don’t like mine, feel free to come up with your own!

Q: Are the coconuts in the trees real? A: No, we hang them just for show.

Q: Are the alligators/crocodiles real? A: Yes, but they’re tame and enjoy it when you hand-feed them raw chicken parts.

Q: How far is it between mile markers? A: 1.61 kilometers.

Q: Does the water go all the way around the island? A: Only at high tide.

Q: How many sunset cruises do you run each day? A: Six, starting at noon.

Q: Do you take American money here? A: Yes, but it’s only worth half as much as it is back home.

Q: Does Hemingway still hang out in Key JOHN West? A: Yes, you BARTUS can find him most afternoons at the is a City Council old Sloppy Joe’s bar member and Vice ‌ sitting next to Mayor of the City of Marathon. John Elvis. is also a musician Q: Is there a who performs viewing/feeding/ around town at petting area for various establishthe Key deer? A: It’s ments. next to the Iguana Land theme park north on Wilder Boulevard.

Q: Are the iguanas free? A: Sure!

Take as many as you like!

Q: Have you eaten an iguana?

What does it taste like? A: A chocolate sundae‌ but a bit gamy.

Q: What time does the 7:30 boat leave? A: 8:13.

Q: Can you drive to the reef? A: Sure! Let me get you directions‌ (Then watch as they drive right off the boat ramp into the water.)

Q: Are the gay people real or just actors? A: No, they just get their costumes at the start of their shifts.

(And this was a serious question asked by someone who really thought “the gays� weren’t real people.)

Q: Do you live here in the islands?

A: No, they bus us down with the gay actors.

But it’s not just here! Visitors to other destinations also ask stupid questions! In Alaska, they have docks on the ocean where visitors can board vessels to take them closer to the rapidly receding glaciers in the valleys they cut over the millennia. Imagine being a tour guide on the boat, guiding visitors as they look up to the mountains surrounding them and the nearby glacier. And then you get this (actual) question: Q: What’s the elevation where we’re at? A: Sea level.

John Bartus performs 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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MARATHON WEEKLY / MAY 24, 2018

GRADUATION SEASON Pep rally and dinner highlight seniors

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n May 17, Marathon High School celebrated the almost-graduation of its seniors with a special rally.

The students decorated carts with the colors of their new schools or institutions and pushed each other around the gymnasium. Then students challenged teachers in “dizzy bat,” blindfolded and handless pie consumption, toilet paper mummifying and a free throw.

On May 19, some of the seniors celebrated with family at a special dinner at Sunset Grille & Raw Bar. The festivities continue next week with class night on May 29 and graduation on May 31.

—Weekly Staff report

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SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly 1. The best-decorated cart during the senior pep rally is awarded to Matthew Pinkely, bottom, and Logan Neller. They are headed to the Coast Guard.

2. Jessie Schubert, right, and Jordy Mejia make up one of four student-teacher teams competing during the pep rally. The duo was tasked with handless pie eating while blindfolded.

3. Marathon High School teacher Jeanette Maresma, front, is the senior class sponsor. She was in attendance at the dinner hosted by Sunset Grille & Raw Bar on May 19.

4. The Francks, left, and the Culmers, right, are celebrating the respective graduations of Zach and Randy.

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5. Takara McKnight, Jisett Rodriguez, Randy Culmer and Jonathan Rojas show their support for Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville, Florida.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

MARATHON WEEKLY / MAY 24, 2018

SPORTS, SAILS AND SCHOOL

SPRING EXHIBITION GAME BETWEEN MARATHON AND KEY WEST ‘ADDS JUICE’ TO PRESEASON

NEW DOCTOR Marathon has another success story in Christopher Garrett. A 2008 graduate of Marathon High School, he recently added a medical degree from Florida State University. He’s already moved to the middle of the state to begin a residency in orthopedic surgery at Orlando Regional Medical Center, typically a five-year gig. (His undergraduate degree was in exercise science, also from FSU.) His dad George Garrett, the City of Marathon’s deputy city manager and director of planning, said he’s so proud. “He’s pretty cool. And I want to say thank you to Beth Pinkus, as well.” The retired elementary school educator taught the “Alpha” class at Stanley Switlik Elementary. CONTRIBUTED

FLYING FLAGS Capt. B.J. Meyer aboard the Silent Hunter catches a record 65 sailfish on May 22 with Kevin McKeon, Mike Taute and Cody Darby plus Anthony and James, whose last names were not available. On his Facebook page, McKeon also gave a shout-out to the captain and crew of another boat: “Also congratulations to the Main Attraction and everyone on that boat today releasing 61 sails. Pretty work, boys.” CONTRIBUTED

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he rivalry between the Key West Conchs and Marathon High Dolphins was on full display on May 20 in Key West at the spring exhibition game.

“Healthy rivalry” were the words of Key West coach John Hughes, who said the entire purpose behind the annual game is to add a little spice to spring practice.

“That spring game adds a little juice, especially when it’s Marathon and Key West,” he said. “It just makes sense to keep it local with Marathon.”

Marathon coach Mac Childress agreed.

There was no score kept, but each team got 36 plays on offense and 36 plays on defense during the informal scrimmage.

Key West scored five times against Marathon, which scored twice.

“I thought we competed exceptionally hard and I think our younger guys got a good taste of varsity experience,” Childress said. “Our older guys really played physical football, which was a definite positive for our team. When we play teams our same size we’re going to impose our will.”

The focus now for the Dolphins will be the weight room for the rest of the summer.

“I want them in there three to five times a week, focusing on eating right, getting healthy and building that brotherhood,” Childress said, adding the first scheduled game is Aug. 24 at home against Miami Christian School.

As for the Conchs, their first scheduled game is Aug. 16 against the Chiefs of Cardinal Gibbons, a 5A team.

Key West is a Florida High School Athletic Association Class 4A team and is also in the South Florida Football Conference.

Marathon is an independent team in the South Florida Football Conference but plays some of the same teams as Key West.

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As first reported in March in the Keys Weekly, 40 cats were surrendered at the Marathon FKSPCA late on Feb. 27. Eleven weeks later, they’ve been examined and treated and most are ready to be “re-homed.”

All 40 cats were treated upon initial intake, which took seven staff and four volunteers a total of 14 hours to complete.

Dr. Kyle Maddox of Keys Animal Hospital worked for five hours during the initial intake to determine which cats needed immediate medical attention and hospitalization. Of 32 healthy cats, 24 cats had to be spayed or neutered before being introduced into the Marathon shelter’s cat colony. All told, nearly $5,900 was spent on medical care for all 40 cats.

After an additional period of observation, 28 cats were made available for adoption — 23 at the Marathon campus and five in Key West (at the FKSPCA and Dog 30). Super volunteer Jen Magnussen (aka “the cat whisperer”) at the Marathon campus has done wonders helping many of these kitties feel safe interacting with people again. Nine of the cats have already been adopted.

In addition to the remaining hoarding-case cats, the Marathon campus has 31 others available for adoption, and the Key West campus has 28 available. May is “Free Cat Adoption” month at the FKSPCA, so please stop by either campus to visit our kitties. Readers can also preview them on the website: www. fkspca.org/adopt/cats.

— Judy Manning volunteers in the Marathon office of the FKSPCA.

Blue is a handsome male kitty, mostly white with an orange tail and cap. He’s got beautiful blue eyes, and is probably about 3 years old. CONTRIBUTED

Casey is a sweet orange and white tabby, who just loves being petted. She’s probably about 5 years old.

Dancer is a gorgeous female tuxedo kitty who is very friendly and loves to learn new behaviors, such as doing a “high five.” She is still quite young, at about 6 months old.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

MARATHON WEEKLY / MAY 24, 2018

What goes around...

A look at the realities of recycling in the Keys, but keeping it clean KRISTEN LIVENGOOD kristen@keysweekly.com

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ho knew China used to take about 75 percent of America’s recycling? They didn’t care if it was dirty, or discolored or if the pizza grease was still in the bottom of the cardboard box. But now things are changing.

Recycling is a commodity — just like wheat, oil, iron, silver, copper, sugar and coffee. It’s the basis of something that can be turned into something else. Residents recycle to help the environment, cities or municipalities collect it as a public service, and after that the bottles and cans enter the free market. And that market fluctuates.

“Basically, supply of recycled materials has grown and the demand hasn’t followed,” said Waste Management’s Greg Sullivan. “Domestic markets aren’t the same as the Chinese markets. And, when China would take 40 percent contamination, domestically they only want 100 percent pure product.”

Knowledge is key. Pure products mean no tableware, no mirrors, no pizza boxes, no Corona bottles with the lime still in it.

“The education component is huge now,” said Sullivan. “Just look at the top of the recycle bin to see what you can and cannot put in the bin.”

Marathon Garbage Service’s Greg Konrath echoed Sullivan’s sentiments.

“People in Marathon do a pretty good job of recycling correctly,” he said. “If the recycling is contaminated, my guys will leave it in the bin. If you want to recycle, make an effort to recycle correctly.”

Both Waste Management and Marathon Garbage Service try to keep recycling information handy.

“If there is garbage in it, it’s garbage,” said Konrath.

Waste Management serves customers living in Key West all the way up to the 7 Mile Bridge.

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employees at Marathon Garbage Service.

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vehicles at Marathon Garbage Service.

The City of Key West is considering mandatory commercial recycling.

8,500

2.7

million tons a year: amount of aluminum recycled in America

2.4 billion tons a year: amount of plastic recycled in America.

Number of residences served by Marathon Garbage Service.

60%

Percentage of Middle Keys residents who recycle.

334

pounds: amount of paper average person recycles per year.

27%: Most glass jars and bottles produced in the U.S. contain about 27 percent recycled glass.

60%: Amount of lead in car batteries, making them good recycle items.

130,000

number of old computers thrown out on an average per day in the U.S.

350,000

Number of old cellphones thrown out on an average day in the U.S.

THINGS YOU CAN’T RECYCLE Paper plates, plastic bags (they get stuck in the machine). aerosol canes, window glass, toys, tires, hoses, dishes, Styrofoam (the pieces are broken up too small and blow out of the machine), ceramics, greasy pizza boxes, unrinsed plastic or glass. The sorting machine runs 24-7 and has to be shut down about every four hours to clear plastic bags and other “non-recyclable” items. Most local grocery stores will let you return the plastic bags, or better yet, bring your own bags when grocery shopping.

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Mechanic - Upper Keys, small engine, part or fulltime. Long term employment. 305-852-0600

Marathon: 2/2 Condo, waterfront, pool. AND 1/1 Condo, waterfron, pool. Call 305-731-3113

Established Criminal Defense Law Office with offices in Marathon and Key West seeking parttime/full-time secretary that is detail oriented.

Position includes scheduling, answering phones, filing, and correspondence with clients. Reliable person with office experience required and knowledge of the legal system a plus.

Please contact 305-2899397 or email a resume to kris@halschuhmacher. com for consideration.

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

Lot rent $1,034/mo. Asking $37,500 See MarathonYardSale.com & search Tiny House. 305-900-0113

Leonard Richford Jr. Storage Auctioneer, Executive Administrator for U-Haul Company of Miami, Will be offering for sale under the Judicial Lien Process,

By Public Auction, the following storage units. The Terms of the sale will be cash only.

U-Haul Company does reserve the right to refuse any bids. The sales will Begin at 3:00 p.m. and continue day by day until all units are sold.

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Top wages paid, guaranteed 40 or more hours per week.

Overtime paid. Free medical benefits and paid vacations. Apply in person at Burdines, 1200 Oceanview Ave (off 15th St), Marathon.

305-743-5317.

Ask for Edwin, Sergio or Randy.

First State Bank of the Florida Keys: Career Opportunities: Key West: Customer Service Representative; Full & Part Time Tellers; IT Technician; Business Banker; Loan Closer.

Islamorada: Assistant Branch Manager. Key Largo: Customer Service Representative.

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, EOE-M/F/V/D GET OFF THE ROCKMAINE COAST Seasosonal Jobs at the happy Clam in Beautiful St George Opening for exp. Line Cooks, Bartender/ Server. We have a 5 star rating and specialize in German and Seafood. Were Busy.

Mooring balls available.

Housing or RV site included. Inquire at gregcor inna@aol. com or text 850-3767137 TELLER (Part Time) KEYS FEDERAL CREDIT U N I O N - M A R AT H O N SHORES Cash handling experience and excellent customer service skills required. Good credit and HS diploma or equiv. required.

Schedule is Monday – Wednesday – Friday. Excellent pay!

Visit www.keysfcu. org. EOE Local Utility seeking WWT Plant Operator Trainee. Must have HS Diploma or equivalent and valid Florida Driver License. Mechanical abilities and troubleshooting skills highly desired. Must live within 50 miles of Key Largo. Email resume to: KeyLargoEmployment @gmail.com EOE

T R A N S A C T I O N COORDINATOR needed for busy real estate team located in Lower Keys.

Please email your cover letter and resume to Dawn Reams (dreams@ cbschmitt.com).

Landscaping company seeking full-time laborers in Marathon. Call 305395-8294 Pancho's Fuel Dock in Marathon is looking for a part-time cashier. Please call 305-743-2281.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR –Key Largo. Only if you have a proven record as a positive, extremely reliable, self-starter capable of interacting with and supporting a wide range of individuals and diverse job requirements. Strong computer knowledge and competency required. Full Time Position.

Please email resume to keyshumanresources61@ gmail.com –reference #1004 in email.

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 Experienced Help Only needed for all positions.

Apply in person MonFri 10-11am at Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, Knights Key Blvd. Marathon Get Well Paid and Trained.

Looking for Self Motivated-Reliable 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.

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DUCK KEY - BRAND NEW 3BR, 2BA home on dry lot. Consider owner finance, offers and/or trades. 305-481-1316

RV LOTS FOR RENT Attn.

Contractors: Lazy Lakes RV Resort Summer Long Term Special - $1,100.00 Moves you in! (New tenants only) 6 mo. lease, metered electric, full hook up, clubhouse, Direct TV Setup, laundry facilities, swimming pool, shower & bathroom house, 15 min. from Key West. MM 19.8 This offer expires May 31, 2018. Call us today at 305-797-5184

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SINGERS WANTED Do you like to sing?

Island Harmony, a women’s acapella group that sings 4-part harmony in the barbershop style is looking for women who like to sing to join our chorus. No experience necessary! All voice parts welcome! Join us for rehearsal on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm in the back hall at Martin Luther Chapel, 325 122nd Street Gulf, Marathon, FL 33050, behind NAPA. Just stop by on Tuesday evening.

For more information, call Kathryn at 305-731-9579 or email kathrynrummery@ gmail.com.

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE U-HAUL COMPANY OF MIAMI Notice is here by given that on JUNE 19th,

103530 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Fl. 33037. Names And Last Known Addresses are as Follows: CARLOS SERRA UNIT #0013 $ 1,384.82 Published: May 24, 2018 and June 14, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No: 2018-CA000159-P THE MONEY SOURCE, INC., Plaintiff, vs.

THE UNKNOWN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF THEODORE RYZNAR A/K/A THEODORE A. RYZNAR; APRIL BRACKNEY; DENISE HALL; UNKNOWN HEIR, BENEFICIARY AND DEVISEE #1 OF THE ESTATE OF THEODORE RYZNAR A/K/A THEODORE A. RYZNAR, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIR, BENEFICIARY AND DEVISEE #2 OF THE ESTATE OF THEODORE RYZNAR A/K/A THEODORE A. RYZNAR, DECEASED; UNKNOWN PARTY IN POSSESSION 1; UNKNOWN PARTY IN POSSESSION 2; THE LANDINGS OF LARGO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.; DOMINGO CARRODEGUAS; CARMEN D. CARRODEGUAS, Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Unknown Personal Representative of the Estate of Theodore Ryznar a/k/a Theodore A. Ryznar Last known address: 98322 Windward Avenue, Key Largo, FL 33037 Unknown Heir, Beneficiary and Devisee #1 of the Estate of Theodore Ryznar a/k/a Theodore A. Ryznar, Deceased Last known address: 98322 Windward Avenue, Key Largo, FL 33037

LEGAL NOTICES Unknown Heir, Beneficiary and Devisee #2 of the Estate of Theodore Ryznar a/k/a Theodore A. Ryznar, Deceased Last known address: 98322 Windward Avenue, Key Largo, FL 33037 April Brackney Last known address: 3060 Edgefield Drive, Waterford, MI 48328 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following described property in Monroe County, Florida: Condominium Unit No. 9832-2, Phase C, of The Landings of Largo II, a Townhome Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in Official Records Book 1029 at Page 884, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, as amended, together with an undivided share in the common elements appurtenant thereto. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on Anthony R. Smith, the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is Sirote & Permutt, P.C., 1201 S. Orlando Ave, Suite 430, Winter Park, FL 32789, on or before thirty (30) days from the date of first publication of this Notice, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; or a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.

Please contact Cheryl Alfonso, ADA Coordinator, 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida, 33040, (305) 292-3652, Fax (305) 292-3435, Email: ADA@keyscourts. net, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said Court at Monroe County, Florida, this 10 th day of May, 2018.

KEVIN MADOCK as Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe

LEGAL NOTICES County, Florida BY: Laura Vorhes Deputy Clerk Publish: May 24 and May 31, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 442018 CP000066 A001PK IN RE: ESTATE OF EDWARD D. MILLER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Edward D. Miller, deceased (the “Decedent”), whose date of death was March 20, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court 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. 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 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 May 24, 2018.

Personal Representative: Michael J. Miller One Logan Square Suite 2000 Philadelphia, PA 191036996 Edward J. Miller

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LEGAL NOTICES

8511 West Chester Pike Upper Darby, PA 19082

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois 60516

Attorney for Personal Representative: Lawrence A. Klitzman Attorney Klitzman Law Group, PLLC Florida Bar Number: 312878 1391 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway Sunrise, Florida 33323 Telephone: (954(3844421 Facsimile: (954)389-3579

Attorney for Personal Representative: RODOLFO SUAREZ, JR., ESQ. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 013201 2950 SW 27 Avenue, Ste. 100 Miami, FL 33133 Telephone: (305) 448244 E-Mail: rudy@ suarezlawyers.com

Publish: May 24 and May 31, 2018

Publish: May 24 and May 31, 2018

The Weekly Newspapers

The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Wheatons Towing gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 06/01/2018, 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.

FILE NO.: 18-CP-00005-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MARIE SESTAK, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of MARIE SESTAK, deceased, whose date of death was November 29, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this notice is May 24, 2018.

Personal Representative: KATHLEEN PHILLIP 6036 BROOKBANK ROAD

IHGCG5641XA028556 1999 HONDA 3N1BC1AP5BL453802 2011 NISSAN Published: May 17, 2018 and May 24, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers

Bluegreen Vacations Monroe County BOCC is looking for applicants for a variety of maintenance positions currently available throughout the Keys- Key West, Marathon & Key Largo.

The Hammocks at Marathon

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE: 4 - MAINTENANCE WORKER 2 positions - $33,635.23 - $52,134.60/40 HPW 3 - MAINTENANCE WORKER 5 positions - $39,215.77 - $60,784.43/40 HPW

SE BUSCA PERSONA PARA LIMPIEZA DE HABITACIONES

ROADS & BRIDGES: 3 - MAINTENANCE WORKER 4 positions - $37,259.64 - $57,752.43/40 HPW Positions available include custodial, landscaping, maintenance mechanical, plumber, heavy equipment operator & more. All applicants must have a valid driver’s license, those applying for Roads & Bridges must have a valid CDL. To apply, please contact Ken Clarke at Clarke-ken@monroecounty-fl.gov.

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT WWW.MONROECOUNTY-FL.GOV. 305-292-4557.

HOUSEKEEPER needed for a small resort in Marathon.

30-40 Hrs. Must be able to work weekends.

(305) 433-1255 for more info.

General Manager

Full Time / Exempt Competitive Pay / Great Benefits!

Fun work environment Accepting apps. through 5/30 Apply: www.ronjonsurfshop.com Or send resume to: KWMgmt@rjss.com EOE/DFWP

Notice of Seizure Tavernier Mini Storage, 135 Hood Ave, Tavernier, FL 33070, will sell or otherwise dispose of the contents of the following unit to satisfy the delinquent storage lien.

All contents in: Unit A-11 – Bruce Angelillo Sale of all Goods, June 4, 2018 at 10:00AM. Publish: May 17 & May 24, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers

Florida Keys Mosquito Control District Is accepting applications for the following positions: Mechanic Technician IT Specialist (Middle Keys) For more information visit current openings at www.keysmosquito.org

Hospitality / Hotel / Beach Resort

Front desk agent needed for Continental Inn condo rental office • 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

We Buy Gold Locally!

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn Townsquare Mall Marathon

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

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THE MOORINGS MM 81.5

Seeking self-motivated people for

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

Office Manager

Preferred Proficiencies ( but not limited to ) • Office Administration • Bookkeeping / QB • PR & Marketing • HR

Operations Manager

Qualifications & Responsibilities • Arborculture • Horticulture • Customer Relations • Project Management Benefits and Bonuses are available.

Please email resume to: office@LaIslaTree.com

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

for the following positions:

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

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

PARALEGAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT, COUNTY ATTORNEY, MARATHON, ATAT021 Monroe County BOCC is looking for applicants with strong attention to detail, proficient computer knowledge, and ability to multi-task. Primary function: Provide paralegal support to the, Growth Management Division for the County Attorney’s office. Qualifications: High School Diploma, GED, plus 1-year business college. Paralegal degree or certification preferred. Experience: 5 to 7 years paralegal or legal assistant, paralegal degree or certification along with 2 years other but related experience may be substituted. $45,722.18 - $70,869.39/40 HPW. To apply, please contact Ken Clarke at Clarke-ken@monroecounty-fl.gov.

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT WWW.MONROECOUNTY-FL.GOV. 305-292-4557.

Veteran’s Preference Available; E.O.E

Air Conditioning Service Technician / Installer

- Key West

dynamic individual for the management of Facilities

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

Drug Free

Apply at:

2735 Overseas Highway Marathon 305-289-1748

Responsibilities include maintaining the buildings, equipment and grounds throughout the Keys Apply online today @ KeysBank.com/careers

Member FDIC

EOE•M/F/V/D

HERON HOUSE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY IS REOPENING!

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

And looking for 1 more Direct Care Worker 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”

IS Islamorada seeks part time lifeguards. Lifeguarding is a dynamic, challenging & rewarding job! Lifeguards are responsible for patron safety in & out of the pool and provide high quality customer service to the public at the Ron Levy Aquatic Center. Position also involves light maintenance duties and maintaining the pool chemistry. To apply please visit: http://www.islamorada.fl.us/departments/human_resources/jobopportunities.php.

The Village participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and contributes 7.92% of the employee’s time worked. Islamorada, Village of Islands is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants selected for life safety positions will undergo a pre-employment drug screen. If you need an accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify the Human Resources Manager at 305-664-6448. Islamorada, Village of Islands and the State of Florida do not tolerate violence in the workplace. Preference shall be given to certain veterans and spouses of veterans as provided by Chapter 295, Florida Statutes. We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

NO 5:30 hold at 8 the

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

MARATHON

Maintenance Specialist Driver (CDL req.)

Care Coordinator (Primary Care) LPN Peer Specialist (PT/FT) Registered Nurse Outreach Specialist (thru November)

Marathon area Companion

M A R I NA , BA R & G R I L L NOW HIRING: EXPERIENCED

Position P/T M-F with travel

COOKS

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Background screening and references needed.

TOP WAGES PAID. GUARANTEED 40 OR MORE HOURS PER WEEK. OVERTIME PAID. FREE MEDICAL BENEFITS & PAID VACATIONS.

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

Call Tina at (305) 852-3282

KEY WEST

Care Coordinator (MIND prog) Client Advocate (GED or HS req) Outreach Specialist (thru November)

Driver (CDL req.)

APPLY IN PERSON. ASK FOR EDWIN, SERGIO, OR RANDY.

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Call or Email Us Today for Your Free Estimate!

Text KEYS to 90407 for our Catalog

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Sandra Rodriguez (305) 923-1911 10895 7th Ave Gulf, Marathon Congratulations to Our Buyers

We Offer A Full Array of Services to Help You Maintain Healthy Teeth

• Veneers • Crowns • Implants • Fillings • Root Canals • Whitening Christopher D. Golden, D.M.D. Big Pine Key • 305-872-4272 & www.keysdentist.com

MARATHON • MM 47.3 (725 11th Street, Ocean) 305-289-0839

Services:

- Pylon Installation - Seawalls - Sheet Driving

- Dock and Pier Construction - Dredging - Shoreline Repair and Reconstruction - Hurricane Repair

Immediate Availability!

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R NEW UNDE SHIP R OWNE

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Enjoy Relaxing Oceanfront Dining While Feasting On Exquisite Seafood Dishes Prepared by Our Culinary Team

Reservations Recommended

Amazing Sunset Views Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials!

We Cook Your Own Catch!

Lunch Begins at 11 am Dinner Begins at 4 pm Happy Hour ~ 4-6 Daily (Bar Only)

• EAT IN • CARRY OUT • WE DELIVER

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Open Monday through Saturday 11 AM – 9 PM | Closed Sundays

10875 Overseas Hwy, Suite 140 MM 52.5 • Marathon

Look for New Recipes & Men Items and MORu E Coming Soon!

ONLINE ORDERING @ WWW.DRIFTWOODPIZZAANDSUB.COM

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CoCo’s General Store NOW HIRING: Apply in person at 50 Coco Plum Drive, Marathon 305-743-7743

The Hammocks at Marathon™

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES

HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS IN MARATHON: Front Desk Agent • Night Auditor Room Attendant • Laundry Attendant Houseperson

$1,000.00 Sign-on Bonus!

• Maintenance Shift Technician • Housekeeper • Limpiesa de Habitaciones • Guest Services Associate/ Relief Night Auditor

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

EOE m/f/d/v

GREAT BENEFITS:

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

TO APPLY: Online >

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

jobs.bluegreenvacations.com In Person >

The Hammocks at Marathon 1688 Overseas Highway-Gulf Side Mile Marker 48-Marathon

Both full or part time positions available at Hyatt Place at Faro Blanco Resort.

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

Excellent Benefit Package

Or Call >

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

Andre at 305.743.9009 We are an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.

EOE/m/f/d/v

©2017 Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. All rights reserved.

EOE m/f/d/v

City of Key Colony Beach

Sales Associates Full & Part Time / Set Schedules Starting Wage $12.00 per hour Great Benefits!

Fun work environment Apply: www.ronjonsurfshop.com EOE/DFWP

Now Hiring for Breakfast Accepting applications for all shifts Apply in person at

Administrative Assistant

We now have an opening!

FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME

SERVER BARTENDER

$Bonus Pay$ • Apply in person

The City of Key Colony Beach is accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant. Front desk responsibilities including, but not limited to, answering a multi-line phone system and providing exceptional customer service. Provide administrative support to the City Administrator, City Clerk, Building Official and Police Chief. Education requirement: Minimum High School graduate with two years of work experience in customer service and administrative support.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Applicants must possess strong communication skills. Salary: $18.00 per hour based on experience. Bi-lingual preferred. Full benefit package. Contact City Hall for an application at 305 289 1212 ext.2.

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

Open Tues-Sun 11am

WE ARE HIRING FOR: Part Time Photo Tech

Photoshop experience preferred.

Cashier responsibilities, must be able to multi task.

Full or Part Time Guest Services

Answer phones, take reservations and greeting Customers with a smile.

Cashier responsibilities, must be able to multi task.

Castaway Waterfront Restaurant 1406 Oceanview Ave, Marathon

Application Deadline: June 8, 2018

Application available at www.keycolonybeach.net Mail application and resume to: City Clerk, PO Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 Equal Opportunity Employer

Aquarium Encounters 11710 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

SUDOKU SOLUTION

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Immediate opening for a HVAC Service Technician NOW HIRING

Marathon, Big Pine, Key West and Stock Island Locations

Upper & Middle Keys.

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

Apply in person

ASSISTANT MANAGERS $12-$16 per hour

SEEKING AMAZING TALENT Current Job Openings:

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

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

Immediate Openings available at all locations.

Full-time Front Desk Agent Full-time Bell/Valet Attendant Part-time Boutique Associate Full-time 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

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

Accounts Payable Specialist Highly motivated strategic thinker with exceptional computer and interpersonal skills, familiar with a variety of accounting practices and procedures. Must be extremely detailoriented with the ability to multi-task.

Should have 2+ years accounting exp. with progressive responsibilities.

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

Isla Bella Beach Resort, opening early 2019, on Knights Key, MM 47 Marathon, FL is looking to immediately hire a very special person to be our

Sales and Catering Manager 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 • TOW TRUCK DRIVER • SALES CONSULTANT ( FULL OR PART-TIME) • EXPRESS SERVICE TECHNICIAN • SALES PORTER 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

Field & Site Technician Ability to install, troubleshoot, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and components in the field, including irrigation and pool systems.

Finish Carpenter

Previous experience in resort sales and catering or event management is required.

Focusing on the details of how interiors of high-end homes and resorts come together. Doors, trim, cabinetry, bathrooms and kitchens. An understanding of how other trades work within is required as teamwork is paramount.

Excellent benefits and exciting opportunity to open what is soon to be the Florida Keys’ Premier Luxury Resort.

Construction Foreman

Please email resume to dkrech@islabella.com

Experience in high-end residential—including finish carpentry, drywall, windows/doors, understanding of building systems and construction techniques from concept to completion of job.

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CERTIFIED MARINE SURVEYS MASTER MARINE SURVEYOR SERVING ALL THE KEYS

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Marathon: 305-743-7636 Ramrod Key: 305-735-4962 www.ACREsales.com

220 A 50th Street, Marathon 2/1 • 840 SF • Half Duplex • New Fence Deep Water Dockage • Large Back Yard MLS# 578725 • $387,000

390 4th Street, Key Colony 2/2 • 960 SF • East Facing Half Duplex Updated Kitchen • 30’ Concrete Seawall MLS# 579749 • $489,000

351 9th Street, Key Colony 3/2.1 • 2,052 SF • Half Duplex • 37.5’ Dock Large Covered Patio • Room for a Pool MLS# 580083• $716,000

120 Sunrise Drive, Marathon 21,026 SF Lot • Gated Community Ocean Front • 100’ Protected Concrete Dock MLS# 577709 • $489,000

LYNN B. LUCAS • 305-393-0559

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GINGER HENDERSON • 305-731-5751

1515 Sombrero Blvd. #2D, Marathon 3/2.1 • 2,440 SF • All Water Facing Rooms Marathon’s Most Sought After Complex MLS# 579822 • $750,000

1217 Sombrero Blvd. #25, Marathon 2/2 • 969 SF • Beautiful Harbor Views Charming Condo w/ 40’ Boat Slip MLS# 579827 • $429,000

14 Man O War Drive, Marathon 2/2 • 834 SF • Half Duplex • Ocean View Concrete Dock • Separate Laundry Room MLS# 580162 • $425,000

6099 Overseas Hwy #4W, Marathon 2/1 • 520 SF • Additional Storage Covered Patio • Laundry Room MLS# 580137 • $189,000

GINGER HENDERSON • 305-731-5751

GINGER HENDERSON • 305-731-5751

KATHRYN RUMMERY • 305-731-9579

KATHRYN RUMMERY • 305-731-9579

6099 Overseas Hwy #4E, Marathon 1/1 • 384 SF • Completely Remodeled Impact Windows • Metal Roof • Large Lot MLS# 580134 • $189,000

300 N Anglers Drive, Marathon 10,000 SF Lot • Active Dock Permit Vegetation & Land Survey Available MLS# 579691 • $354,000

311 Sombrero Beach Rd, Marathon 10,000 SF Lot • Active Dock Permit Walking Distance to School, Beach & More MLS# 579692 • $354,000

261 12th Street, Key Colony 3/2.1 • 2,980 SF • Fabulous Floor Plan Screened Porch • Pool • Concrete Dock MLS# 577485 • $998,500

KATHRYN RUMMERY • 305-731-9579

KIM RABITO-SHOW • 305-304-8591

KIM RABITO-SHOW • 305-304-8591

JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902 KIM RABITO-SHOW • 305-304-8591

We are pleased to announce that Kasey Fey has now joined the ACRE family as a Licensed Agent!

Call Kasey today and put her to work for you!

109 Santa Barbara, Marathon 2/2 • 1,600 SF • Custom Built • Metal Roof Trex Dock w/ Davits • Impact Windows & Doors • MLS# 580229 • $822,500

104 Sunset Drive, Marathon 4/3 • 2,274 SF • Stunning Gulf Views Additional Lot Included • 164.94’ of Waterfront MLS# 579483 • $1,475,000

LINDSAY RABITO-LEONARD • 305-481-4571

LINDSAY RABITO-LEONARD • 305-481-4571

Kasey Fey 631-384-0222 kasey@acresales.com