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41 7th Street, Key Colony Beach New Metal Roof with double insulation, New Electrical, New Plumbing, Granite counters, all new appliances, new floors, new impact slider, new screened in porch, new a/c, 2 completely updated baths, east facing unit, located on a 200 foot wide deep draft canal able to accommodate approx 45 ft boat, unit is super clean and turn-key, nice shade on the east facing porch in the evenings, no neighbors across the 200 foot wide canal adds privacy, and you’re right across the street from the par 3 golf course, city park, bocce ball court, tennis courts, and a little extra trailer parking for owners.

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130 Coco Plum Dr 401, Marathon Top Floor unit! Solid concrete building, concrete roof, enclosed Garage that walks right out to your Deeded boat lift and slip on its 200 foot wide canal and deep water dockage. Concrete pool located canal side and Coco Plum Beach just a short ride away. Entire complex has gone through major upgrades and is in pristine condition. Interior features tile throughout with carpet in bedrooms, beautifully updated master bathroom, a/c new in 2016, impact windows and sliders, wine cooler, granite counters, tile backsplash, newer appliances, screened in porch with wide open views of the canal, interior washer/dryer and office. Furniture is negotiable, this unit is turn-key. Call for appoint. $605,000

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161 3rd Street, Key Colony Beach Stilted, concrete construction with a metal roof and covered parking for two vehicles. Over 1400 SF of living space upstairs with vaulted ceilings, tons of natural light, tile floors throughout, an updated kitchen with glass subway tile backsplash, both bathrooms updated, separate washer dryer room, and private balcony off the master suite with ocean views. Concrete seawall with 30' dockage.

Close to Cabana Club with membership pool, bar, restaurant, and beach! Currently active in a vacation rental program. $599,000

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1325 East 79th Street, Marathon Completely remodeled home in central Marathon on a large lot with screened-in pool & private sandy beach area, 60' dock, & water views from every room. Tons of upgrades & new appliances including all new kitchen with porcelain tile backslash & touchless faucet, brand new AC, impact windows, all new paint, newly restored terrazzo floors throughout, new garage door, new pool equipment, new landscaping, & all new grass yard. Garage serves as a well lit, clean, storage area that takes you to the interior, large washer/dryer room complete with AC, cabinets, & counter space. The great features don't end there.. Outside you have a private outdoor shower with a hot & cold water & covered deck area that has electric & drain lines installed to make for an easily added outdoor kitchen. $819,000 N THO ARA IN M

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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57434 Gibson Street, Grassy Key All Concrete home. Columns size 16 x 16, stronger pre-stressed floors, No middle columns (OPEN under the house no middle columns). All concrete stairs on the side of the house to maximize parking, Ceiling height – 8' Plus, Metal roof, Stucco on walls, columns and underneath the house. CGI Hurricane impact windows.

Custom Kitchen. Sign a contract by June 30th and pick your own interior/exterior colors, kitchen colors, floor and bath tile. ETA of completion Aug 1st 2018. $504,000

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11625 5th Avenue Ocean, Marathon Iconic parcel of the popular Little Venice sub. This Double Lot in Little Venice sub has not been available since 1996. Located just 3 lots in from the open water and with views all the way out to Vaca Cut and the Atlantic Ocean. Downstairs is 2/2 with brand new kitchen with granite counters, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and updated baths. Upstairs is a 1/1 guest studio with 432 sf of bedroom, kitchenette, and bathroom. Each unit opens up onto an EAST facing ocean side deck with amazing views of the sun rises in the morning and shade protection in the evenings. 50’ dock has been completely replaced since Irma with deep water access. Close to bait shop, fuel docks, the ocean and gulf. Property can be sold furnished and is turn-key, just bring your boat! $975,000

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88th Street Ocean, Marathon Waterfront Duplex Lot with 2 Building Rights. Existing structure would need demo but Build 2 brand new units here without waiting for permits. New construction duplex on this lot located 3rd in from open water would not only provide lowest possible insurance rates and open water views but would be a money maker from a vacation rental stand point. Just imagine a 6bed 4bath duplex with pool on each side, Potential rental income would be about 5k per week and around 35 weeks per year for approximately 175k gross. Duplex lots are very rare in the city of Marathon. $619,000

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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

605 Sombrero Beach Rd 202, Marathon HURRICANE SURVIVOR - No damages to the condo, not even to the screened-in porch! Centrally located near the grocery store, shops, and restaurants and just a 5 minute walk to Sombrero Beach. This is an end unit condo with tons of natural light, tile floors throughout, and a screened-in patio overlooking the water right off the living room. The complex features first-come concrete dockage, a pool, elevator, tons of parking and is pet friendly! $288,000

5th Avenue Ocean, Marathon No waiting to build, this lot comes with a Market rate Building right and 60 feet of concrete seawall. Immediate ocean access and just 3rd property in from open water. Lot is 50x55. Little Venice lots can apply for a variance which reduces the setbacks for building so inquire to agent about details. Water access from this flow through canal is perfect for avid fisherman, the canal has good depth and is approximately 60 feet wide. Weekly rentals allowed. $412,000

393 83rd Street, Marathon BUILD NOW! Permit included, Remains of mobile home still on lot.

Sold As Is - Buyer to demo. The Building right can be transferred to another lot if desired restrictions apply. $152,000

12411 Overseas Hwy, 33A, Marathon Best valued dry rack slip at The Boat House Marina! Due to the location of this slip in the building, it will accommodate more than the standard 37'3'' length x 9'10'' width x 10'8'' height. This top quality marina in Marathon is located right next to Vaca Cut Bridge with immediate access to the Ocean and Gulf and features fuel docks, unlimited in/out and cleaning services, on site dock masters, video surveillance, is built to withstand 155mph winds, plus owners have access to the community pool! This complex did great during Irma with minimal-to-no wind damage! Trailer storage also onsite for additional fee. $64,500

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

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. $399,000

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115 Stirrup Key Woods Rd, 4A1, Marathon Why rent when you can own?.This stilted townhouse style condo is the LOWEST PRICED 2 bedroom condo in the entire Middle Keys, and is located in the heart of Marathon near the airport with great walking and biking paths nearby. The unit is clean with ample inside storage and tandem parking for 2 vehicles below building with adequate depth in parking bay for low height boat on trailer. Each building consists of 4 units with 16 total units in the complex. The complex is pet friendly, with restrictions, with several mature hammocks that provide great shade throughout the area. $229,000

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From community to family: A year we won’t forget Baptist Health joined the Middle Keys community a year ago, when Fishermen’s Community Hospital became part of our organization.

Shortly afterward, Hurricane Irma tried unsuccessfully to shatter the spirit of the Keys with her destruction. Today, we are proud to be celebrating our one-year anniversary with you. In our year together, we have witnessed your incredible strength, love and resiliency.

Simply put, we acquired much more than we imagined when we brought Fishermen’s Community Hospital — and you — into our family. As we begin our second year together, we cheer to good health and good friends.

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According to a German environmental research group, 90 percent of the world’s plastic pollution comes from 10 rivers in Asia and Africa. The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research said the Amur, Ganges, Hai, Indus, Mekong, Pearl, Yangtze and Yellow rivers in Asia, as well as the Niger and Nile rivers in Africa should be the focal point of contamination cessation efforts.

MORE MONEY, MORE PROJECTS TDC awards money for Middle Keys projects KATIE ATKINS

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illions of annual visitors means millions in capital improvement dollars for local nonprofits and municipalities, and this year it means just over $1.6 million for Middle Keys projects.

Monroe County District Advisory Committees met countywide last week and approved funding for capital improvements in each of the five districts. The money comes from the bed tax levied on hotel rooms and vacation homes.

“We had many organizations come forward and we did the best we could to make something happen for everybody,” said Vicki Tashjian, chair for the Middle Keys DAC III, and candidate for Monroe County Commission.

The county was awarded the most at $800,000 for cottage repairs on Pigeon Key after Hurricane Irma barreled over the small island and nearly destroyed the former railroad worker camp.

“The $800,000 will be used to lift the honeymoon cottage (built in the 1940s) and the commissary (1908) off the ground, reset on repaired foundations and make all necessary repairs to restore the buildings,” said Kelly McKinnon, executive director of the Pigeon Key Foundation. “All the work will be done to ensure histori-

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cal accuracy, as they are both on the National Register of Historic Places.”

The city of Marathon was awarded a total of $727,820 for three different projects, $350,000 less than the amount applied for.

The Community Park amphitheater needs upgrades and the athletic fields need new sod. The bathrooms at the park need to be repaired as well.

Irma caused severe damage to Sombrero Beach, which is still not back to normal. Part of the park was destroyed and the bathrooms needed repairs. For Sombrero Beach projects, the city was awarded $117,420, the full amount applied for. The city’s Oceanfront Park had walkway damage, a portion of which is still taped off. That award totaled $76,400.

Florida Keys Land and Sea Trust was awarded $11,235 for parking area improvements at Crane Point Hammock, along with $6,349 to install electric power to the Pullman train car along U.S.1 and $26,250 to install a platform and station to the car. Work on those projects will start in October.

The 82-foot-long train car was moved in December from its former home on Knights Key to the museum at mile marker 50 bayside.

The Coral Restoration Foundation was awarded $63,563 for coral restoration in the Middle Keys, while the Dolphin Research Center was awarded $4,275 for gutters.

Bed tax revenue fund took a hit in the months post-Irma, especially in Is-

lamorada and Marathon (DACS III, and IV). That will affect funding for future projects. County officials say DACs will feel the hit in the upcoming fiscal year, which starts Oct. 1.

Come visit Stepping onto Pigeon Key is like taking a step back in time. The island’s structures survive as reminders of Henry Flagler’s incredible vision to link Miami to Key West with the construction of the Overseas Railway. Today the five-acre island exists as a world renowned marine science and research facility, historical landmark and tourist attraction.

Guests arrive via the Pigeon Key ferry operating out of the Hyatt/Faro Blanco Resort. The $12 fare includes all-day admission to the island with three scheduled trips arriving and departing daily.

“Our tour guides are experts when it comes to the island and Flagler’s railroad,” said Pigeon Key Foundation Executive Director Kelly McKinnon. “Once you step into one of the historic buildings, it’s easy to understand why the project was such an accomplishment.”

Currently the state of Florida, Monroe County and city of Marathon are fulfilling an agreement to restore the 2.2-mile section of bridge that connects Marathon to Pigeon Key. Once the rehab is complete the bridge will reopen to pedestrian and bicycle traffic.

“We are regular visitors because you can take a cooler and snorkel equipment and spend the entire day exploring the coastline, swimming off the dock and relaxing in the shade of the bridge,” said local attorney Patrick Stevens.

The Pigeon Key Visitors Center is located at MM 48, in front of the Hyatt/Faro Blanco Resort. For more information, please visit www.pigeonkey.net or call 305-743-5999.

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NOTICE OF HUD FUNDING COMMUNITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 2018 NOFA CONTINUUM OF CARE COMPETITION

The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition has been posted to the HUD Exchange. Please read the NOFA before applying to the CoC. The Renewal and New Project applications are available in e-snaps. Renewal projects should go into e-snaps and begin the process.

New projects that have never registered in e-snaps will need to do so in order to complete a new project. Renewal and new projects must be submitted to the MCHS COC via e-snaps on or before 8:00 PM on Friday, August 17, 2018.

Please send any questions to mark.lenkner@monroehomelesscoc.org.

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PERSON-TO-PERSON PAYMENTS GROWING

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ending money with the click of a button on your iPhone would have been a foreign language for many mere years ago. Today, it’s as easy as emoji pie.

“I use it any time I owe money, since I rarely carry cash,” said Monroe County Public Defender Robert Lockwood. “Not everyone has caught onto it, but if they have the knowledge and technology to accept it, I use it.”

He says the beauty of apps, including Venmo, Apple Pay, Cash, Circle Pay, Square Cash, and Zelle, is there are no fees on either end of the transaction (although some charge a fee for using a credit card). He prefers using Apple Pay, claiming it’s by far the easiest if the other person also has an Apple phone. Samsung and Android also have pay options.

J.C. Holmes of Mariner’s Hospital uses the app about five to 10 times a week. Last year while campaigning for Good Health Clinic’s Big Kahuna, he used any avenue available to raise funds for the nonprofit. Although he used the fundraising app on Facebook, which took a percentage, he pre-

ferred sending donors a link to the cash.me app.

“Most people don’t carry cash anymore,” said Holmes. “It’s the easiest way to share costs with friends when going out or even splitting the cost of gifts for family members.”

Holmes also uses the app when accepting payments from friends for just about anything. In November while planning a dinner where the attendees would be chipping in, he simply sent a text with the link so those involved could pay. “It’s a safe and secure way to send funds instantly,” he said.

Banks seems to like the feature also. “For instance, if I send you $100, it’s a bank’s dream that you will just leave it in there for a few days before accepting, or

accept it and not transfer it to your banking account,” said Lockwood, who has researched most of the available money apps. “When it sits in there, the money is floating; I think banks like that.”

“Just Venmo me” is catching on about as fast as using Google as a verb. Venmo is a hit with college kids who are living away from mom and dad or for splitting dinners or cab fares.

Cathy Crane of Big Coppitt uses Venmo to pay her daughter Kristin’s rent in Tallahassee. “I just log in, find her landlord, key in the amount, verify and just like that, her rent is paid,” said Cathy. “I also use it to request payment from Kristin’s roommates for their share of the utilities. Once they pay, I get a notification or I can send a reminder.”

Person-to-person payments is an online technology that allows customers to transfer funds from their bank account or credit card to another individual’s account via the Internet or a mobile phone.

P2P transactions appear to happen instantaneously, but there’s actually a processing delay of several days, and the person sending you money can cancel the transaction or reverse it during that time. Use the apps exclusively to transfer money back and forth with people you know and trust, such as your friends and family members.

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By Sara Matthis & Katie Atkins June is over, the most popular month for weddings in the U.S. With that behind us, we think it’s a good time to talk about bad weddings. In the Marathon office of the Keys Weekly, we’ve talked about the “basement wedding,” and the “karaoke wedding.” We set out to find more tales of really bad, cringe-worthy, shoulder-shrugging and weird-grimace worthy nuptials. We asked …

WHAT’S THE WORST WEDDING YOU’VE EVER ATTENDED? Without a doubt, “My own” was the most popular answer, to which Alissia Quenrud agreed. “I was young and stupid and didn’t know any better, but it’s okay because now I’m with the best guy ever.” Aw, shucks.

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“I was a bridesmaid in one that I had to wear a hoop skirt and carry a parasol,” said Sarah Brawer of Marathon. “I still have nightmares!”

Talking about it, she said, serves to lessen the horror over time.

What could go wrong at an underwater wedding? Well, um, everything. Patrick Duong, who used to work at a dive shop, had this tale: “For the bride and groom it was no problem. For everyone else, it was not a good time.” He said one woman panicked and had to come back to the boat, another guy almost fell and had to be pushed back into the water to avoid injury, and a third threw up into a trash can on the boat.

I don’t think I’ve ever been to a bad wedding,” said Deidre Morris. “I always drink enough to make it a good wedding.” Love this girl.

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MARATHON WEEKLY / JULY 5, 2018

PLAZA GRILL

By Chef Heather MacDonald

Featuring Local Seafood • Great Variety of Small Bites • Great Steaks

Reasonably Priced in an Elegant Setting Full Bar – Great Wine List Open for Dinner, Tuesday – Saturday 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m

From 5:00 - 6:30 PM All Entrée Prices on the Menu - $19.00 YOU HOOK-EM We Cook-em

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Boar’s Head Turkey, all types $5.99/lb

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YOUR CHOICE Titos Vodka,Dewars Scotch, Johnnie Walker Red & Tanqueray Gin

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Bacardi or Captain Morgan Spiced Rum

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Gordon’s Gin or Vodka

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Robert Mondavi Woodbridge Wines

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Tito’s Vodka Case of 6

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Kendall Jackson Chardonnay

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Ketel One Vodka or Bombay Sapphire

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TO THE KEY REAL ESTATE (SINCE 1990)

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THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS !!

MONROE COUNTY AMONG HEALTHIEST STATEWIDE We’re not kidding KATIE ATKINS

MARATHON STILTED WATERFRONT DUPLEX

2 bedrooms and 1 ½ baths each side. Fully furnished.

Breezy verandas to relax on. Two 50’ deep-water boat slips on a protected basin. Minutes to Ocean or Gulf.

Vacation rental license in place with good rent record.

Walk to restaurants, banks, grocery store and post office.

WATERFRONT MOBILE 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths located on a very wide and deep water dockage canal just off Boot Key Harbor with quick access to ocean or Gulf. Fully furnished in move-in condition and licensed for vacation rentals. See it today. $335,000

$785,000 ML579919

WALK TO BEACH 4bd/4ba on a 21,435 sq ft lot in an area of fine homes.

New roof, impact windows, wood grain tile floors, granite countertops, stainless appliances. Swimming pool. Great open water lake views. Fully furnished. Fenced and gated. Garage and loads of parking. 111 ft dock and davit. Deep water. 5 minutes to ocean. $1,900,000 ML578872

RENTAL PROPERTY Mobile home and efficiency apartment. Convenient to everything. Great rental income. $229,000 ML576279

(305) 743-2300

Karen Farley-Wilkinson, Bill Wilkinson

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irst, the good news: Monroe County has among the best health rankings across Florida’s 67 counties and has improved its spot from 10th best to seventh best, year over year.

The bad news? Monroe’s clinical care ranking falls near the bottom statewide, along with a severe housing problem and a high rate of self-reported binge drinking.

The Florida Department of Health recently released its 2018 assessment of the county’s state of health, determined by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation using the most recent information from nonprofits, health-care facilities, schools, local police departments and others.

Seeing as how the most comprehensive statistics were gathered a year before Hurricane Irma, it will be a while before the effects of the storm are known on these rankings.

Factors that contributed to Monroe ranking in the top 10 included quality of life, good health, a lower and improved percentage of adult smokers, and a lower obesity rate than some of the healthiest counties across the U.S. Rates of physical inactivity were low, and the county’s access to exercise opportunities was 100 percent, compared to 87 percent across the state.

Another positive number is Monroe’s low unemployment rate at 3.2 percent, on par with the best-performing U.S. counties and better than the statewide rate of 4.9 percent.

On the dark side, Monroe’s excessive drinking rate is double that of the healthiest counties in America, and 8 percent higher than the rest of Florida.

The percentage of driving deaths involving alcohol was 31 percent compared to the statewide rate of 26 percent, but in Monroe there has been no consistent trend. It has spiked and dropped over the years.

“Alcohol is a tough nut to crack in the sense that it’s tolerated in the Keys and it’s sort of part of the ethos here,” said county Health Department administrator Bob Eadie. “Most people think well, it’s a just a tourist issue because people are coming here to have a good time and unwind, but there is a residual effect.”

Eadie said well over 25 percent of high school students admit to binge drink on occasion, which affects education.

“Then, if you’re going to be stopping people for DUIs and things like that, that requires a lot of law enforcement time and court expenses,” he said. “Alcohol and drug abuse will rip a community apart.”

A high rate of medically uninsured residents contributed to the county’s ranking at 39 out of 67 counties for clinical care, down two points from last year.

Other problem areas include a high percentage of children living in poverty — 18 percent — and length of life. Severe housing problems are much more common in the Keys than statewide, with 29 percent of households having at least one of four problems: overcrowding, high housing costs or lack of a kitchen or plumbing.

“The effects of Irma are still rolling through the Keys and you couldn’t have had a better response from federal, state and local government, but by the same token, with recovery now, we need to get help to people faster,” Eadie said.

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Percent of households with overcrowding, high housing costs, and/or lack of a kitchen or plumbing.

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WEEKLY INTERVIEW

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SARA MATTHIS

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dd Marathon Rotary Club president to the list. George Garrett, who is also the City of Marathon’s planning director and deputy city manager, is the newly installed head of the civic club that was responsible for this week’s fireworks. (Thank you!)

Garrett was born in California and has a bachelor’s in biology and chemistry from the University of California, Santa Cruz and a master’s in zoology from the University of Rhode Island. He arrived in the Keys in 1986 for what was intended to be a brief sabbatical helping a fellow student with a research program. Garrett fell in love with the Keys permanently.

And so he started at the state Department of Natural Resources working on, in essence, what would become the beginnings of the Florida

Keys National Marine Sanctuary, although the state program had a different name and fell apart politically before coming to fruition.

Then Garrett worked for Monroe County as a permitting biologist, and then the director of environmental resources and then director of marine resources. It wasn’t until 2007 he signed on with the young City of Marathon. Garrett is married to Marlisa, and father to Christopher who recently graduated from medical school.

“I would say that I have devoted my professional life to water quality issues; that’s what I find most satisfying,” he said.

We had a couple of other questions:

MAN OF SCIENCE

An interview with George Garrett

Full name? George Stanley Garrett.

What is the hardest part of your current job? Trying to balance competing interests and get the best solution that you can.

And, right now, returning the Keys to some semblance of normalcy after Hurricane Irma.

How do you spend the majority of your day? On the phone, talking to the public, a lot of time talking to our consultants, particularly our lobbyists, and other agencies.

Any particular issue that’s got your attention right now? The mooring field in Boot Key Harbor.

We need some flexibility on how we manage it.

When you were little, what did you want to grow up to be? A research biologist or field biologist.

Proudest achievement?

My son. No question.

What was your first job? In high school I worked at the Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco.

What’s on your bucket list? At this point, I don’t know. I would love to learn to fly and travel more.

Name a pet peeve. Unannounced “drop-by’s” to my office.

What TV show are you watching right now? For new stuff it’s “Madam Secretary;” old stuff is “NCIS.”

I have devoted my professional life to water quality issues; that’s what I find most satisfying.

Latest book you’ve read? I’m in the middle of Madeleine Albright’s “Fascism: A Warning.”

The last two books I read before that were Ronan Farrow’s “War on Peace” and George Crile’s “Charlie Wilson’s War.” What’s your favorite quote?

From Thomas Jefferson’s first inaugural address in 1801: “All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression.”

What would you take to a deserted island? Oh geeze … probably a boat with a sail.

Favorite guilty pleasure? Coffee milkshake.

What’s something most people don’t know about you? I enjoy woodworking, specifically building furniture.

Lunch with one famous person, dead or alive, whom do you choose? Franklin D. Roosevelt.

What do you do off the clock?

I ride my bike or dive. I’ve been freediving a lot lately with my son, Christopher.

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onroe County became the Florida Territory’s sixth county when it was established in 1823. The county was named after the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe.

Historically, Monroe County stretched from the Dry Tortugas north to the southern shore of Lake Okeechobee and west to the Gulf of Mexico. In 1828, Key West would become the county’s first incorporated city. The second city to incorporate is not so obvious and will likely come as a surprise, but then Monroe County once represented a much greater piece of real estate. Taking that into consideration, it makes more sense that on Aug. 12, 1885 Fort Myers became Monroe County’s second incorporated city.

Because Key West had been the largest city in the vast county, it became home to the county seat. The location proved all fine and good for residents of Key West, but for those living in other parts of the county, traveling to the courthouse was inconvenient at best. It was not long before residents from communities at Key Vaca, Indian Key, and Key Biscayne began to petition the Florida Territory’s Legislative Council for the creation of a new county and a more centrally locat-

ed county seat. The Legislative Council voted for the creation of a new county in January 1836 and the establishment of a new county named Dade was approved on Feb. 4, 1836. The county was named in honor of Major Francis L. Dade, who had been killed the year before in an attack during the second escalation of the Seminole War. Monroe County’s new boundary ended at Bahia Honda, with the Middle and Upper Keys becoming part of Dade County. The county seat was established at Indian Key, though court proceedings would not be limited to the Indian Key location. At least once a year the county court convened on Key Biscayne. Three justices of the peace were appointed and included William Cooley, Lemuel Otis, and the former mayor of Key West, William Whitehead, who had since moved to Key Vaca. According to the records of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Lemuel Otis was recognized as the first county sheriff in 1829. The county seat would move to the mainland and the burgeoning community of Miami in 1844. In 1866, the county lines were again redrawn and the Middle and Upper Keys between Key Largo and Bahia Honda returned to Monroe County.

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ELECTION 2018

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KATIE ATKINS

katie@keysweekly.com

MEET THE CANDIDATES

RASCHEIN HAS TWO CHALLENGERS FOR DISTRICT 120 SEAT

Florida’s House of Representatives District 120 seat undoubtedly has some unique problems. Nearshore water quality tops the list of concerns for Democratic candidate Steve Friedman, who will face incumbent Rep. Holly Raschein in the November general election. Raschein is seeking re-election to represent Monroe County and southern Miami-Dade County, a seat she’s held since 2012. Not much information has been made available about her Aug. 28 Republican primary challenger Jose Peixoto, who did not respond when contacted. He has had three unsuccessful runs for the 26th Congressional District of Florida since 2012.

HERE’S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE CANDIDATES.

STEVE FRIEDMAN Democrat Where he lives: Islamorada

HOLLY RASCHEIN ** Incumbent Republican Where she lives: Key Largo

Top 3 issues 1. Accelerating Everglades restoration 2. Funding for public schools 3. Hurricane recovery • Reducing flood insurance for homeowners • Enhancing hurricane evacuation plans

Top 3 issues 1. The environment/water quality • Accelerate Everglades restoration and projects that will help get more clean, fresh water south and into Florida Bay • Fight for support and funding to fight invasive species like lionfish • Combat threats to our coral reefs including coral disease and emerging threats like ocean acidification • Push for continued Florida Keys Stewardship Funding for canals, wastewater, stormwater and land acquisition

Education: BA, Spanish and Latin American studies, Drake University MA, Latin American studies and community and regional planning, University of New Mexico Reason for running: “As a professional fishing guide for 18 years, I’ve had the privilege of being able to make a living working on the water. I have a keen understanding of how a robust environment propels a robust economy,” said the married father of two. “I’m running for state Representative of District 120 because of my frustration with politicians’ failure to prioritize our failing nearshore and offshore waters.”

Bottom line: “We are out of time for broken promises.”

More information: www.captainsteve4florida.com JOSE F. PEIXOTO, Republican did not respond

2. Hurricane Recovery • Continue to work on solutions to our workforce housing crisis • Build more resilient communities by utilizing technologies like solar • Make Florida a more attractive place to work and live by providing non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ Floridians 3. Public Safety/Mental Health • Continue to implement the legislation passed last session and ensure our local districts have the funds they need to support those initiatives and fund mental health resources at a level that ensures these resources are available, even in unique counties like Monroe.

Education: BA, political science, Florida State University Reason for running: “Our community was hit by Hurricane Irma and I think it is my responsibility to continue to fight to bring home funding for projects and for our ongoing recovery while I have the ability to do so,” she said. “This will be my final term in the legislature which puts me in the place of most influence as a senior legislator and I want to use that opportunity to benefit my constituents and my community.”

Bottom line: #HollyWorks for the Florida Keys More information: hollyraschein.com

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Taking a turn FIRM changing direction in windstorm rate battle KATIE ATKINS

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he word “affordable” does not mean in the Florida Keys what it means elsewhere in the state and country.

It’s a fairly loose term, especially when it comes to housing, and now, windstorm insurance, according to Fair Insurance Rates Monroe, or FIRM. The group has been challenging the Office of Insurance Regulation for about 10 months over what it says are “unjustifiably high rates” from Citizens Insurance for windstorm insurance. Rate hikes were approved for statewide policyholders in December, but not for Monroe, as it was reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. That saved Monroe County policyholders about $4 million, according to FIRM. “Basically, we’ve been fighting the rate increases since we began years ago,” said FIRM president Mel Montagne.

On June 29, FIRM announced its motion to the First District Court of Appeal had been denied. The motion was filed to get the court to reconsider the rights of policyholders and challenge the Office of Insurance Regulation for approving the rates. Even though Monroe did not see rate hikes, the rates and future hikes are still unreasonable, FIRM says. Windstorm rates for the Keys are the highest in the state and as an area of critical state concern, housing costs are less affordable to boot, Montagne said.

The next step would be to appeal to the Florida Supreme Court.

“We had to take it as far as we could just for the sake of the people here in Monroe County,” Montagne said. “It’s not economically viable to continue to fight on to the Supreme Court. We were told it would cost in the neighborhood of $100,000, and we’ve already spent a good $75,000 to get as far as we did.”

Why is Citizens paying for “non-weather water losses” and what, exactly, is that? In the tri-county area, Citizens sells multi-peril policies — both a wind damage and homeowners insurance policy. (In the Keys, it’s less expensive to get separate policies.)

Essentially, the claims are for plumbing accidents.

“Just Google ‘AOB abuse,’” said FIRM president Mel Montagne. “You will find a plethora of information.”

AOB stands for assignment of benefits — when a homeowner hires a public adjustor to fight Citizens. Officials say this type of claim most often present as a lawsuit, before the insurer has even received a claim. According to Citizens, 76 percent of water loss claims in 2016 were submitted as a lawsuit, up from 2.5 percent of water claims in 2012.

According to Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, 28,000 AOB property insurance claims were filed in 2016. It’s a marked increase: up 46 percent between 2010 and 2015, according to the state Office of Insurance Regulation, and the average claim costs more than $32,000.

“Imagine a leak in a kitchen. That means new tile and cabinets,” said Montagne. “Then imagine you can’t find matching tile, so you have to re-do the whole house. There are hundreds, if not thousands of these lawsuits.”

Montagne said this type of exposure for Citizens means all claim holders, including those in Monroe County, are paying.

— Sara Matthis

Now, FIRM’s board of directors has decided that the nonprofit’s limited funds will be spent more effectively seeking legislative solutions.

FIRM has contracted with lobbying firm Capitol Access in Tallahassee for assistance in getting its message to the Legislature and Cabinet members.

“The statute enabling the creation of Citizens, the quasigovernmental insurance carrier of last resort, mentions the word ‘affordable’ six times in the first paragraph of the (rate) legislation,” Montagne said. “It will be one of our priorities to ask the Legislature to define this concept and hold Citizens accountable.”

Citizens has cited “skyrocketing non-weather water losses in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties” as reasons for jacking up rates in those three counties. “Given the latest data, rates in those counties would have to nearly triple to pay for non-weather related water losses and the litigation expenses that often accompany these claims,” it says on the Citizens website.

“We were able to able to get a rate pause and now the Citizens board has opted to not approve anything related to 2019 rates until December of this year, so I anticipate if they do approve them, those rates won’t go into affect until May 2019 and we’re obviously going to be fighting that,” Montagne said.

OBITUARY

Stacie Kidwell 1954-2018 On June 27, 2018, Stacie Kidwell passed away in her Marathon, Florida, home surrounded by family and friends.

She was born on Jan. 2, 1954 to parents Edith and Wesley Bittel of Ellis, Kansas. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Bob Kidwell, and her brothers Gene (and Julie) of Oklahoma and David (and Holly) in Kansas. She is also survived by her stepchildren Jennifer and Jim (and Andrea), three grandchildren, and her three-legged kitty cat, Peggy.

Stacie moved to the Keys 20 years ago from northeast Maryland. Her passions and interests included deep-sea fishing in Maryland, Florida, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama and Hawaii. She only lacked a white marlin in order to secure the billfish grand slam.

She and her husband also traveled extensively and visited Costa Rica, Panama, Canada, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii and New Zealand. She enjoyed skiing in Colorado at both Vail and Aspen.

Stacie Kidwell was also a champion trapshooter. In the 1990s, she was a Delaware state champion in the women’s single division. She was also a lifelong member of the American Trapshooting Association.

In addition, she was a member of the Marathon Chamber of Commerce, Business and Professional Women, and various real estate professional groups.

Services will be held later this month at St. Columba Episcopal Church in Marathon; details to come.

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HEROES REEF Partnership between vets and students prevails

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escribing the devastation of Hurricane Irma at Heroes Reef as ground zero, Dr. Michael Crosby of Mote Marine on Summerland Key prepped the 13 combat-wounded veterans and 18 Scubanaut student scientists about the area. “If you have seen this reef before, brace yourselves, because it isn’t going to look anything like it did before.”

With coral diseases running rampant throughout the Keys, the 31 “citizen scientists” planted 300 staghorn coral fragments not affected by the bleaching. “It takes hundreds of people to make a reef,” said Crosby in his welcoming speech, thanking those in attendance.

Dr. David Vaughn of Mote explained that what was once a quarter-acre plot of sea bottom may have spread miles due to the hurricane since the pieces that broke off could have implanted in other areas.

After the dive, the group reconvened at Mote Marine for a barbeque.

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KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly 1. Completed coral planting.

2. Scubanaut instructors urged the students, aged 10 to 18, to ask the veterans questions. “You are going to see a lot of metal legs; this is a good opportunity to find out what makes these guys tick,” they said.

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3. Army veteran Luke Murphy and Scubanaut Vivian Foisy work together to plant their plot of sea bottom with coral. Although Murphy lost his leg 12 years ago, that didn’t stop him from learning how to dive last year.

4. Air Force Lt. Col. Maren Calvert, center, with Scubanaut students on Captain Hook’s boat heading out to Heroes Reef.

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5. The Heroes Reef crew before setting out to plant coral at Mote Marine on Summerland Key. 6. “I never thought I would be allowed to touch coral,” said Calvert. “It’s almost slimy and hard to stabilize.”

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City of Marathon City Council Agenda

Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Hwy., Marathon Tuesday, July 10th, 2018 5:30 P.M.

SAVE THE DATE Thursday, July 5 • Wing Night at 6 p.m. at DAV, Marathon.

Friday, July 6 • Free movie “Descendants 2” at 4 p.m. at Marathon library.

• Line-Dancing Class, free pizza at 6 p.m. at DAV, Marathon.

• Free kid’s (ages 4 – 12) fishing program from 6 to 8 p.m. at Crane Point Museum, Marathon.

Saturday, July 7 • Underwater Music Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Looe Key Reef.

• Art class for young adults from 1 to 3 p.m. at Marathon library.

• Author Courtney Macias discusses “Journeys Through Irma” book from 3 to 5 p.m. at Marathon library.

Sunday, July 8 • NASCAR Sunday at noon at DAV, Marathon.

• 3M Model Group at 2 p.m. at DAV, Marathon.

• Car show at 4 p.m. at Overseas Pub, Marathon.

Monday, July 9 • Bingo (Public) at 7 p.m. at DAV, Marathon.

Tuesday, July 10 • Lionfish huntress Rachel Bowman presents from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Marathon library.

• Bar Bingo at 6 p.m., Queen of Hearts at 7 p.m. at DAV, Marathon.

Wednesday, July 11 • Show Me the Money at 6 p.m. at DAV, Marathon.

Thursday, July 12 • Wing Night at 6 p.m. at DAV, Marathon.

Friday, July 13 • Free movie: “Free Willy” at 4 p.m. at Marathon library.

• Free kid’s (ages 4 – 12) fishing program from 6 to 8 p.m. at Crane Point Museum, Marathon.

• Line-Dancing Class at 6 p.m. at the DAV, Marathon Saturday, July 14 • Southernmost Coconut Castaway Jump Up from noon to 4 p.m. on Summerland Key. Sunday, July 15 • FIRM golf tournament at 7 a.m., Key West Golf Club.

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(* Denotes Item Is Passed By Consent Upon Approval Of Agenda) Public Comments taken on all items and at 6:30pm time certain for items not on the agenda or as soon as possible thereafter or after the last agenda item; whichever comes first.

City Council Items *A. Approval of Minutes B RE Numbers (Councilmember Zieg) C. Community Announcements City Manager Report A. Freebee Transportation Presentation B. Public Works Report C. Wastewater Utility Report D. Code Compliance Report E. Annual Review of Vacation Rental Fees F. Insurance Update G. Property Purchase FY18-19 General Fund Proposed Budget Review A.

Resolution 2018-63, Determining The Proposed Millage Rate, And The Current Year Rolled-Back Rate, And The Date, Time And Place For The First And Second Budget Public Hearings As Required By Law; Directing The Finance Director To File Said Resolution With The Property Appraiser Of Monroe County Pursuant To The Requirements Of Florida Statutes And The Rules And Regulations Of The Department Of Revenue Of The State Of Florida; And Providing For An Effective Date.

Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings: A.

Resolution 2018-64, Approving A Request For An Extension Of A Development Agreement For Boat Works Investment, LLC, For The Redevelopment Of An Existing Boat Repair Marina Facility With Boat Slips, And Existing Commercial Floor Area, Located At 700 39th Street Gulf; Which Is Legally Described As Part Of Block 2 And All Of Block 5, Lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19, Marathon Beach, Key Vaca, Monroe County, Florida Having Real Estate Numbers 00103480-000100, 00337270-000000, 00337280-000000, 00337290-000000, 00337300-000000, 00337310-000000, 00337330-000000, 00337380-000000, 00337390-000000, And 00337470-000000, Nearest Mile Marker 48.5.

B.

Resolution 2018-65, Approving A Request For An Extension Of A Development Agreement By Holiday Inn Express And Suites, Seeking The Expansion Of The Holiday Inn Express Through The Proposed Development Of An Additional 27 Hotel/Motel Units On Property Which Is Legally Described As Part Of Government Lot 2, Fat Deer Key, Monroe County, Florida, Having Real Estate Numbers 00100260-000100 And 00100260-000102, Nearest Mile Marker 54.

Ordinances for Second Public Hearing and Enactment A.

Ordinance 2018-04, Amending Chapter 103 “Zoning Districts”, Article 3 “Use And Intensity Tables”, Updating Table 103.15.1 “Uses

By Zoning District” As It Pertains To Boat Ramps; Providing For The Repeal Of All Code Provisions And Ordinances Inconsistent With This Ordinance; Providing For Severability; Providing For Inclusion In The Code Of Ordinances, City Of Marathon, Florida; And Providing An Effective Date.

Ordinances for First Public Hearing A.

Ordinance 2018-05, Relating To Floodplain Management, Making Revisions To The City Of Marathon Code Of Ordinances, Appendix A (Land Development Regulations); Amending Chapter 107, Article 12 Of The City Code; Providing For The Repeal Of All Code Provisions And Ordinances Inconsistent With This Ordinance; Providing For Severability; And Providing For An Effective Date.

B.

Ordinance 2018-06, Repealing Chapter 106, Article 7 Of The City Code Of Ordinances; Providing For The Adoption Of A New Article 7, Entitled “Archaeological Resources,” To Include New Requirements For Review, Provisions For The Dig Process, Applications And Verification Procedures; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Repeal All Ordinances Or Parts Of Ordinances Found To Be In Conflict, And Providing For Inclusion In The Code; And Providing For An Effective Date.

C.

Ordinance 2018-07, Repealing Chapter 106, Article 5 Of The City Code Of Ordinances; Providing For The Adoption Of A New Article 5, Entitled “Historic Structures And Sites,” To Include New Requirements For Documentation Of Historic Resources, Provisions For Local Landmarks And Districts, Creation Of A Preservation Board, Review Procedures; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Repeal All Ordinances Or Parts Of Ordinances Found To Be In Conflict, And Providing For Inclusion In The Code; And Providing For An Effective Date.

Resolutions for Adoption *A. Resolution 2018-66, Urging The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”) And The Cooperative Institute For Marine And Atmospheric Studies (“CIMAS”) To Take All Necessary Steps To Retain The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Headquarters On Virginia Key; And, Directing The City Clerk To Transmit This Resolution To NOAA, CIMAS, The University Of Miami's Rosenstiel School Of Marine And Atmospheric Science (''RSMAS"), Florida International University (“FIU”).

B.

Resolution 2018-67, Approving An Interlocal Agreement Between Monroe County, Florida And The City Of Marathon, Florida, For Hurricane Irma Marine Debris Clearing And Related Services Under USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Grant.

C.

Resolution 2018-68, Approving a purchase of land from Gary Murphy In an Amount Not To Exceed $1,880,000; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute the Agreement And Expend Budgeted Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date.

D.

Resolution 2018-69, Rescinding Resolution 2018-50 And Approving A Revised Interlocal Agreement Between Monroe County And The City Of Marathon Transferring Eighteen (18) Affordable Housing Residential Allocations For A Project In The Ownership Of St. Columba Episcopal Church; Requiring That All Market Rate ROGO Exempt Residential Units Must Be Sold Within The Unincorporated Area Of Monroe County, Florida; And Providing An Effective Date.

*E.

Resolution 2018-70, Authorizing A “Sole-Source” Purchase Pursuant To The City’s Purchasing Policies And Procedures And Approving The Purchase of failover computer systems for four (4) wastewater treatment facilities from Integrated Controls Incorporated (the City’s SCADA computer/software provider, In An Amount Not To Exceed $44,392.00; Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into Agreements In Connection Therewith, Appropriating And Expending Budgeted Funds; And Providing For An Effective Date.

The public hearings will commence at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as business permits, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the discussion; or, written comments may be sent to the City of Marathon, c/o City Clerk, 9805 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050. 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 such hearing or meeting, one will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA Assistance: Anyone needing special assistance at the City Council hearing due to disability should contact the City of Marathon City Attorney at (305) 289-4130 at least five days prior thereto. Please contact the City Clerk at clavierd@ci.marathon.fl.us if you would like to receive any of the items on the agenda by email.

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FOUR HUNDRED AND NINETEENTH WEEKLY SUNDAY FUNDAY JULY 8, 2018

MARGARITA & MOJITO MADNESS PARTY

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Club installs new president

George Garrett is the new president of the Marathon Rotary Club. The civic group held its installation banquet on June 29 at the Florida Keys Country Club. The tight-knit group was looking forward to the annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration it hosts, and celebrating the new president. (See story, page 10.)

—Weekly Staff report

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1. The nine-person board includes, clockwise from top left, Peter Rosasco, John Johnson, Mike Puto, Mike Leonard, Jill Campbell, Charlotte Quinn, outgoing president Leigha Fox, incoming president George Garrett and John Bartus.

2. Accompanied on June 29 by Lorna Sanchez, Brian Tewes is a faithful Rotarian.

3. Broadwave’s Dwayne Webster and wife Kelly support the local club’s civic endeavors.

4. Keith Douglas, Diane Douglas, David Grego, C.M. Bishop and Dennis Bishop chat during the cocktail hour.

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The start of summer in the Florida Keys means it’s time for a new bathing suit or five (you can never have enough in South Florida, period).

Searching for this summer’s top styles and patterns resulted in three top trends to try: high-neck tops, florals, and sleeves, caplet and/or off the shoulder. And then there’s the convenience of long-sleeve, SPF tops.

Hey, no one can argue the convenience of not having to reach for the sunscreen on the sandbar all day long. Try one of these summer styles.

Treat yourself.

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Anne Cole Wonderful To Stripe high-neck tankini top $68 Anthony’s Ladies Apparel MM50 in Gulfside Village Plaza Anthonysfla.com

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COOL STUFF

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

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A look at what they're doing on the mainland

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Kim Rabito-Show- Represented the Sellers of 300 N. Anglers Drive, Marathon FL 33050

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His bio describes him as a standup comic, mixed martial arts fanatic, and psychedelic adventurer and his topics cover all of that and more. The format is simple — Rogan and a guest talking anywhere from 35 minutes to more than an hour, depending on how well it’s going. He has fitness experts, scientists, veterans, psychologists, actors and other comedians on the show. Many ideas are being exchanged, some of which you may want to incorporate into your own life. Great for long drives. podcasts.joerogan.net | free

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“Calypso,” the latest by humor writer David Sedaris, is as good as all of his other works. (But if you’re a newcomer, please start with one of his earlier books so as to draw out the pleasure.) Readers in their late 40s and early 50s will find the topics resonate — aging, aging parents, etc. But there is some startingly weird shit in here — French culottes and plans to feed a tumor to a snapping turtle.

Sedaris reads his own work in the Audible version of “Calypso,” and we recommend that one.

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Financial news is generally pretty boring. But not on NPR’s Planet Money, sort of a channel within a channel. There are features like “the indicator,” short bits that focus on a number, sort of like the Keys Weekly number of the week — (yes, we’re guilty) — such as 37 to describe teenage unemployment or 10.1 to describe “gigging.”

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Our day’s drive takes us south to an actionpacked two blocks in Old Town Key West. A small stretch of Eaton Street, to the east and west of Duval, is an artist’s haven. Catch a movie and some world-class entertainment, take a stroll through a gallery and stock up on some new reading material. It’s a neighborhood for both creative kids and adults.

NEXT ISSUE: We will highlight some things to do and see in the Upper Keys.

SEE: THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST With creative spaces for exhibitions, performances, instruction and art making, the Studios of Key West offers a cultural platform that lives up to the island’s creative history. On the corner of Simonton and Eaton streets, it houses a 200-seat professional theater, nine studios for practicing artists, and two classrooms, including a cutting-edge digital media lab. Nonprofit store Books & Books is a “community center for readers and writers,” according to its website.

DO: KEY WEST THEATER Catch a live performance at the Key West Theater, including locally produced events, top-tier music, theatrical productions and comedy. At 512 Eaton St., the building has a rich history – it was built in 1848 as the First Baptist Church of Key West – and has been transformed into one of the best performing arts centers on the island. You’ve heard concert spaces described as “intimate?” Well, this one qualifies. Also, it’s the ultra-cool site of the Bubbas Awards on July 21.

BUY: GLAZED DONUTS & COFFEE At the southernmost donut shop in the country, grab a sweet treat and a little caffeine boost in between shows. Try the classic glazed or switch it up with a maple bourbon with candied bacon donut. Then, there’s the Keys favorite, of course: Key lime. USA Today put the donut shop at 420 Eaton St. on its top 10 unique restaurants Keys-wide.

NEARBY: The Tropic Cinema shows classic movies and independent films along with new-release blockbusters. After the show, pop across the street for a cocktail at The Saint Hotel’s Pillar Bar. It’s an exclusive, trendy hideaway.

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Chica Libre 115 miles

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27 hours 48 minutes 1 world record Victoria Burgess takes on the straits, and one world record, too SARA MATTHIS

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addleboarder Victoria Burgess made the trip from Cuba to Key West in under 30 hours this past week and, in the process, became a Guinness Book of World Records winner.

There are 267 SUP (Stand Up Paddle) records, but Burgess is the first woman to make the crossing between the islands on a stand-up board.

Burgess started paddling competitively about four and a half years ago. She’s won a bunch of races including placing sixth in the 2016 world championships — a 33-mile crossing from the island of Molokai to Oahu under challenging conditions that included 10-foot seas.

“I used to surf when I was in my 20s,” said Burgess, 32. “I gravitated toward ocean paddling because I don’t like flat water.”

She undertook the endurance crossing she said, as a way of staying in the game even if she’s not racing fulltime. She said she likes the navigational aspect of it. (Plus, it’s hard to compete with the athletes who train and race for a living, unlike Burgess, who is a fulltime employee of the Pompano Beach Fire Department.)

The Keys Weekly gave her a couple of days to recover from her June 26-27 endeavor, and then we grilled Burgess, 34, like a cheese sandwich. We. Had. So. Many. Questions.

Keys Weekly: Quick bio, please.

Victoria Burgess: Born in New York, moved to Florida at age 5. Grew up in and around Broward County. I was a firefighter and paramedic, but now I am a fire inspector — it’s more of a 9 to 5 job; I like the regular schedule.

KW: Did you see anything on the crossing?

VB: Not really. There were more wind and seas — about 2 to 4 feet — than predicted, so I couldn’t really look around. I had to paddle on my left side about 90 percent of the time.

And there was a squall at some point and the weather kicked up for about two hours.

KW: Can you tell us about the trip over to Cuba, and your crew?

VB: Capt. Bob Olin and the Sunluver Charters of Key West, plus another captain named Chris. My personal support crew included my boyfriend Rory, a friend Jake who is also a paramedic, a friend Bob who is also a retired Marine and lifeguard, and a videographer, Erin Dean. We left Key West on Sunday evening and got there Monday afternoon. We had enough time to check in, do a couple hours of sight-seeing, and I left from the Hemingway International Yacht Club at 7:15 a.m. on June 26.

KW: Did you nap?

VB: No. I tweaked my right knee bracing myself against the waves so I had to sort of hop down and sit on the board with my feet in the water to eat and rest. But, because of my job, I’ve been able to function 1,000 percent on very little sleep for years.

KW: What type of board?

VB: I used one of my sponsor’s boards.

The ECS is based out of Australia. This particular board is a stock model with a pointy nose, more volume, and light; it’s made out of carbon fiber.

KW: Did you wear shoes?

VB: I had some five-finger toe shoes ready in case there were jellyfish, but I didn’t need them.

KW: Exactly how long did it take?

VB: 27 hours and 48 minutes.

KW: What did you eat?

VB: I ate every hour and snacked every half hour. My meals were peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, chicken burritos and pasta Alfredo. Snacks were sugary stuff like Oreos and bananas. I drank water with a supplement of caffeine and carbs. I think I consumed about 10,000 calories in the crossing, but I didn’t cramp or run out of energy.

KW: Did you listen to music?

VB: Well, my GPS tracker and earphones fell in the water about two and a half hours out.

It just plunked, and it was gone. (That’s when her GPS tracking website stalled.) I thought, “My parents are going to kill me.” But I had a Bluetooth speaker I could hear from the boat and we played music. But I didn’t get to listen to all the podcasts I had downloaded.

KW: Your longest training run was 12 hours, and this crossing took you almost 30 hours.

What do you tell yourself about that gap as you’re paddling?

VB: It’s all mental and I did that training — yoga and relaxation. I get in a zone. I did have a struggle about an hour after it got dark, but I made myself keep going. I kept telling myself, “This is what you’ve been practicing for.”

And having the right nutrition helped, too.

KW: What other training?

VB: Well, I’m a sports nutritionist so I paid attention to that. I also do weight training, run, crossfit and yoga. I worked out on my lunch break, and paddled after work, building up to the long runs on the weekend.

KW: You branded this crossing as Chica Libre; can you tell us about that?

VB: It means “free girl.” I work with lots of women and train women. I know it’s hard — there are days I would rather eat lunch than go work out. My grandmother died in January. My dog died a month and a half ago. It’s hard to train. We all go through challenges and we tend to make excuses that hold us back for one reason or another. I wanted to show that no matter what you’re doing, you don’t have to do that. You can free yourself from holding back. You can free yourself from the negative stuff.

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hen our Founding Fathers set out to design a new nation after our successful American Revolution, they drafted a Constitution that outlined the branches, limitations, and responsibilities of that government. That document provoked a very bitter fight among the states during its ratification; subsequently, Congress presented 12 articles of amendment to the states.

Articles 3 through 12 were eventually ratified as the first 10 amendments — our Bill of Rights.

The Founders in that first Congress (and so many since) believed these amendments necessary to enshrine and protect essential liberties and freedoms for the people and the states. The amendment that tops the list is the First Amendment, which simply states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.�

So when the current leader of the Free World states that the press is “the enemy of the American People,� and when alt-right idiots like Milo Yiannopoulos say, “I can’t wait for the vigilante squads to start gunning journalists down on sight,� the events that happened last week at the Annapolis Capital Gazette do not shock so much as sadden.

Yes, there are biased media outlets. Yes, there are “journalists� who opine more than report. But the vast majority of people who call themselves journalists and reporters are individuals committed to finding the truth and telling the story. They certainly aren’t getting rich at their profession. They do, however, provide an essential public service by holding a light up to governments and institutions large and small and speaking truth to power.

As a candidate and elected official, I know what it’s like to be the victim of biased or inaccurate reporting, and I know that reporters are sometimes ignorant of all the facts. I can also say that those incidents were very isolated, and that none of our current local journalists has ever done anything like that to me. Again, the vast majority of reporters, editors, publishers and producers understands the absolute necessity of getting the story right.

As one of the founders of this very newspaper, I appreciate and defend the need for a free and unfettered

press. Thomas Jefferson believed in a free press so much that he wrote, “The basis of our governments being the opinion of the people, the very first object should JOHN be to keep that BARTUS right; and were it left to me to decide is a City Council member and Vice whether we should have a government Mayor of the City of Marathon. John without newspais also a musician pers, or newspapers who performs without a governaround town at various establish- ment, I should not hesitate a moment ments. to prefer the latter.

But I should mean that every man should receive those papers and be capable of reading them.� (By the way, that last sentence is an often-overlooked point about responsible participation in a democratic republic.)

So when a gunman walks into a newspaper office in Annapolis and murders four journalists and a sales assistant, one can’t help but feel that this was also an attack on one of the pillars of our republic. And in the current climate of uncivil discourse, it shouldn’t be a huge surprise that the newspaper received death threats and emails celebrating the shooting following the attack.

Again, when the president states that the press is “the enemy of the American People,� and when other idiots say stuff about vigilante squads gunning down journalists, is it surprising that sick individuals take these encouragements as justification for their murderous actions?

In the middle of our celebration of American independence, it would do well for all of us to remember that the freedoms that so many have fought and died for are really important. And sadly, five Americans in Maryland aren’t around to celebrate July 4 this year simply because they chose to exercise these freedoms and work as part of a free press. Condolences to their family and friends, and shame on those who vilify our free press. In the aftermath of the shooting, a photographer for the Annapolis Capital Gazette wore a t-shirt with these important words: “Journalism matters today more than ever.� — 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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KEY COLONY INN WE ARE NOW OPEN WITH OUR FULL MENU! Fabulous Dinner Specials

Happy Hour

Featuring Fresh Seafood, Fine Steaks and Delicious Pastas Full Bar and an Extensive Wine List

Monday – Friday 3 pm – 5 pm Sat. & Sun. 11 am – 5 pm $4 House Wine • $3 Well Drinks $2 Long Necks • $2.50 Import

Local's Appreciation Lunch

NOW FROM 3-5 PM:

Sat. & Sun. 11 am - 2:30 pm $7.95 $2.50 Mimosas & $2.50 Bloody Marys

$5 Happy Hour Food Menu

Bruschetta • Caprese Salad • Ahi Tuna • Conch Fritters Cocktail Shrimp • Calamari • Mussels • Mozzarella Sticks

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5 pm – 6 pm • $15.95 Includes: Soup or Salad, Entrée, Dessert & Glass of Select Wine

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Music

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DISCOVER THE ANTHONY’S WOMAN IN YOU.

Thursday, July 5 - Sunday, July 8 P In-Store & Online! p

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Cannot be combined with any other discount. No adjustments made on previously purchased merchandise. A clearance item is one that has been reduced at least twice and has a price ending of $.97.

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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

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

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

We will train the right person to succeed.

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

EARN EXTRA MONEY

Housekeeper for a small relaxed resort in Marathon.

Work for Sat & Sun only.

Please Call 305-433-1255

D’Asign Source is seeking the following professionals.

Overtime and benefits are available.

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

Home Décor Sales Specialist

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

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

Drug Free

Apply at:

2735 Overseas Highway Marathon 305-289-1748

HERON HOUSE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY IS REOPENING!

Plantation Key Nursing Center

located in Tavernier, is seeking

C.N.A.

12 HR Shifts-Nights

C.N.A. starting rate 12.25 $500 Sign On Bonus to All New CNA Applicants!

F/T & P/T LPN and RN

LPN starting rate 23.

RN starting rate 26.50. $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

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

is now hiring for Afternoon & Evening Shifts.

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

We Buy Gold Locally!

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn Townsquare Mall Marathon

Assists customers on the sales floor, determines needs, designs and proposes solutions, helps with selections, processes sales orders, follows through until delivery and installation to customers’ satisfaction.

Buyer & Inventory Manager Responsible for the research, selection, and maintenance of inventory for showroom sales, including the creative setup and rearrangement of displays.

Finish Carpenter 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.

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

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

JOB OPENINGS

MARATHON

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER SECURITY GUARD GUEST SERVICE AGENT TELEPHONE AGENT NIGHT AUDITOR

Maintenance Specialist Driver (CDL req.)

Care Coordinator (Primary Care) LPN Peer Specialist (PT/FT) Registered Nurse (PT/FT) Client Advocate (GED or HS req) Behavioral Health Tech (PT/FT) Background/Drug Screening Required. www.careers.westcare.com to apply

Excellent Benefit Package EOE M/F/D/V SCAN FOR JOB

Apply on line at Spottswood.com/careers

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KEY WEST KIA

A Wellings Automotive Company

2826 North Roosevelt Blvd.

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

WELLINGS AUTOMOTIVE

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

Call us and SAVE, SAVE, SAVE 2016 Hyundai Sonata 3 To Choose From Ready To Go!! $13,990 2017 Jeep Compass 2 To Choose From Loaded, Low Miles!! $15,990 2017 Dodge Journey 4 Dr, Fully Loaded, Smart Buy, 1144P $16,990 2016 Ford Mustang Convertible Completely Loaded Black Beauty!! $18,990

SERVICE DEPT NOW OPEN SERVICING ALL MAKES AND MODELS 2016 Jeep Renegade Special Edition Loaded, Removable Tops, Push Start $19,990 2017 Ram 1500 Pickup 4 Dr, Fully Equipped, 1142P $24,990 2017 Chev Impala Premium 4 Dr, Fully Equipped, Ready To Go!! $24,990 2016 Jeep Wrangler Auto Trans, P/S, P/B, Hard Top, Like New. $25,990 MANY MORE TO CHOOSE FROM! All with low miles and ready for quick delivery!

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

KEY WEST KIA

A Wellings Automotive Company 2826 North Roosevelt Blvd.

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

WELLINGS AUTOMOTIVE

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

Call us and

SAVE SAVE SAVE

AUTOS WANTED

EMPLOYMENT

HOMES FOR RENT

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars - Vans - TrucksRunning or Not. $ C A S H $ 3 0 5 - 3 3 2 - 0 4 8 3

COOKS needed.

Experienced. 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. 305743-5317. Ask for Edwin, Sergio or Randy.

First/Security required.

Call 305-664-5023

described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL on the 7th day of August 2018 at 10:00am.

of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Leonard S. Anthony 14820 Naranja Lakes Blvd., Apt P, Homestead, FL 33032 2016 $ 2,088.30 $ 1.03 C02-47 Carl S. Blockhus Zaida M. Blockhus 114 Split Cedar Lane, Huntsville, AL 35806 2016 $ 2,088.30 $ 1.03 B02-14 Five Star Platinum World Wide Vacation Sales LLC a Deleware Limited Liability Company 1013 Centre Rd., Wilmington, DE 19805 2016 $ 5,911.85 $ 2.92 A06-52 Linda J. Kahn a/k/a Linda Kahn Bruce Kahn 2305 Magnolia Dr., N. Miami, FL 33181 2016 $ 2,133.36 $ 1.05 Eugene Kahn 2305 Magnolia Dr., N. Miami, FL 33181 2016 $ 2,133.36 $ 1.05 A05-04 Claude Maisonneuve Doris Maisonneuve Box 72, Girouxville, AB T0H1S CA 2016 $ 4,861.78 $ 2.40 B05-43 Doris McCoy Euclid O. Oneale 16701 SW 102 Pl., Miami, FL 33157 2016 $ 1,545.98 $ 0.76 B03-18 Jose O’Farrill Jose Ortiz 2207 Oldfield Dr., Orlando, FL 32837 2016 $ 2,009.69 $ 0.99 C02-10 Craig W. Peters Donna L. Peters 16115 E. Aquaduct Dr., Loxahatchee, FL 33470 2016 $ 2,060.21 $ 1.02 B03-25 Timmie L. Terry Carolyn S. Terry 2305 NW 80th St., Miami, FL 33147 2016 $ 2,088.30 $ 1.03 A10-13 Rick Weaver Julie Weaver a/k/a Julie M. Rush 145 Sir Scott Ct., Lawrenceville, GA 30044 2016 $ 3,111.21 $ 1.53 Gerald Rush a/k/a/ Gerald R. Rush 7401 SW 168th St., Miami, FL 33157 2016 $ 3,111.21 $ 1.53 A05-43 Jonathan West Mindy Pervis 3855 Lavilla Ave, North Port, FL 34286 2016 $ 2,088.30 $ 1.03

EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED: Full-Time Crew Man for Lobster Boat in Marathon.

Experience preferred.

Hard work - Great pay!

Start ASAP. Call after 5pm (305) 289-0792 Temporary Maintenance Technician at the Keys Marine Laboratory, Layton, FL. The KML supports academic programs and research conducted by scientists and students from Universities/ Colleges throughout Florida, the U.S., and Internationally.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for dayto-day general repairs and maintenance at the KML facility including buildings, structures, and equipment. Primary purpose is to perform maintenance work and assist other staff as needed.

To apply for this position visit: h t t p : // w w w. u s f . e d u / administrative-services/ human-resources/ careers/browse- applyfo r- j o b - o pen i n g s.a s px Job Opening Number 17226 Mechanic needed – full-time.

Freeman Automotive, 10455 Overseas Hwy, Marathon. 305-743-2646 Construction help needed in Marathon area.

Knowledge in concrete/spalling repair. Must be able to lead & direct others & complete work on engineer plans. General carpentry - pay based on experience. Must have transportation. Call Bob 305-712-0007 Administrative AssistantKey West: Small nonprofit supporting the Keys now accepting applications for administrative/ front desk position.

Responsibilities include correspondence, data entry, database m a n a g e m e n t and scheduling.

Q u a l i f i c a t i o n s include meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel or similar programs. $15/ hr. plus benefits. 37.5 hrs./week.

M-F, 9-5.

Email resume with cover letter to cffk@cffk.org Teacher: Grace Jones in Marathon is looking for a caring, qualified, professional full-time teacher. Please call Iris (305) 743-6064 to set up an appointment.

Sands of Islamorada Hotel has immediate openings for a Housekeeper and Front Desk Person. Call for Details and Appointment Interview: 305 962-5243 SE BUSCA-Sra. De Limpieza para hotel en Islamorada. (305) 9625243 City of Marathon - Job Opening: Full Time Marina Technician AND Turtle Nest Surveyor.

EOE FULL BENEFITS www. ci.marathon.fl.us

WANTED: FULL-TIME Vacation Rental Assistant in Marathon area. Must have excellent customer service skills, computer skills, valid driver’s license and own transportation.

Opportunity for a d v a n c e m e n t , weekends required.

Pay will be based on experience level. Please email resume to info@ m a r a t h o n .v a c a t i o n s TELLER (Part Time) KEYS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION - MARATHON 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 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.

Landscaping company seeking full-time laborers in Marathon. Call 305-3958294 Open Job Positions: Restaurant Manager, Wait Staff, Bartenders, Kitchen Staff, Apply in person or call for details: Key Colony Inn - Marathon (305) 743-0100 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.

Call 305-743-4578

S m a T E HOMES FOR RENT 2BR/2BA in Marathon.

Oceanview, long-term, newly remodeled, W/D. $2,950/mo.

F/L/S Call 954-732-0987

1BR/1BA Cottage, $1,200/monthly + Electric; 1BR/1BA Duplex $1,700/monthly + Utilities.

Centrally located Islamorada MM 80, 6 Month Lease,

ED

HOMES FOR SALE DUCK KEY - BRAND NEW 3BR, 2BA home on dry lot.

Consider owner finance, offers and/or trades. 305481-1316

OFFICE FOR RENT Professional Office Space Big Pine Key 1480 Sq Ft--Very nicely laid out for a business/ professional office. Must see to appreciate the awesome US1 frontage, well-kept building and paved parking. Located in The Big Pine Professional Building, 29872 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key. Call or text 305393-7595. We will return your call or text after 5:00PM same day.

RV LOT FOR RENT LOT FOR RENT-30’X130’ concrete slab. Electric, water & sewer hookup. $1250/month or $400/ week.

Keys By The Sea-Marathon.

Call Julia 262-716-8987 GERS WANTED

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.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018-37 Notice is hereby given that EDWARD R HUNT C/O WTCINVESTOR LLC AS AGENT holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2013/1370 Alt Key No: 1394173 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2013 RE: 00319720-000000 Description of Property: BK 1 LT 21 KNIGHTS KEY VILLAGE KNIGHTS KEY PB5-84 OR771-1505 OR802-1095 OR823283 OR1476-1527/28 OR1419/20REST OR286499/100 Name in which assessed: ROYAL CREST HOMES LLC All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property

Dated this 1st day of June, 2018.

KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Published: June 14, June 21, June 28, and July 5, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION Case No: 13-CA001088-P NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will, on the 16TH DAY OF JULY 2018 AT 11:00AM on THE FRONT STEPS OF THE MONROE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 500 WHITEHEAD STREET in the City of KEY WEST Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: LOT 107, PORT LARGO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 3, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA. Pursuant to the FINAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT entered in a case in said Court, the style of which is: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for GSR Plaintiff, vs.

John M. Lombardi; Unknown Spouse of John M. Lombardi; Unknown Parties in Possession #1; Unknown Parties in Possession #2; UNITED SATES OF AMERICA, Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 13-CA-001088-P WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 3 rd day of June, 2018.

KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Jennifer Zemmel Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date

Submitted By: ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHE, LLP 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite 360 Boca Raton, Florida 33431 (561)998-6700 (561)998-6707 Publish: June 28 and July 5, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers Notice of Sale To: All members of the general public including all persons listed below, record owners, their heirs, guardians and assigns, of the unit week(s) as showing thereon, all located in and governed by that certain: Declaration of Condominium for FLORIDA BAY CLUB OF KEY LARGO, a condominium, recorded in O.R. Book 871 at pages 1215, et seq.

Public Records, Monroe County, Florida.

Based upon default in assessment payments and pursuant to the Claim of Lien of FLORIDA BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. a Florida not-for-profit corporation, recorded at O.R. Book 2900, Page 1048, in the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida RESORTS LEGAL, P.A. f/k/a STAACK & SIMMS, P.A. d/b/a TIMESHARE TRUSTEE WILL CONDUCT A SALE OF EACH AND EVERY UNIT WEEK LISTED BELOW BEGINNING AT 09:30 A.M. ON JULY 20, 2018, AT 103500 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, Florida 33037.

Unit/Week Owner Name Co-Owner Name Address Year of Default Amount Due Per Diem A06-49 Leonard Anthony 14820 Naranja Lakes Blvd., Apt P, Homestead, FL 33032 2016 $ 2,088.30 $ 1.03 A08-27 Leonard Anthony 14820 Naranja Lakes Blvd., Apt P, Homestead, FL 33032 2016 $ 2,088.30 $ 1.03 B06-07 Leonard S. Anthony 14820 Naranja Lakes Blvd., Apt P, Homestead, FL 33032 2016 $ 2,088.30 $ 1.03 B01-36 Leonard Anthony 14820 Naranja Lakes Blvd., Apt P, Homestead, FL 33032 2016 $ 2,088.30 $ 1.03 B02-36 Leonard Anthony 14820 Naranja Lakes Blvd., Apt P, Homestead, FL 33032 2016 $ 2,088.30 $ 1.03 C01-49

Obligors and junior lienholders listed above may cure the default and redeem the timeshare interest by paying the amounts secured by the Association’s lien on their unit week(s) as stated above, together with trustee’s fees and interest through the date of payment in cash or certified funds to TIMESHARE TRUSTEE

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LEGAL NOTICES

at any time prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Sale on the above date.

Publish: June 28 and July 5, 2018

GOVERN YOURSELVES ACCORDINGLY. RESORTS LEGAL, P.A., d/b/a TIMESHARE TRUSTEE 900 DREW STREET, SUITE 1 CLEARWATER, FL 33755 PHONE: (727) 441-2635 FAX: (727) 461-4836 Website: www. staacklaw.com Published: June 28 and July 5, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE # 18-CP-0134-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JOHN L. PEKARIK, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of, JOHN L. PEKARIK, deceased, whose date of death was November 7, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: June 28, 2018.

Personal Representative: BRADLEY H. PEKARIK 36887 N. Ridge Road Ingleside, Illinois 60041 Attorney for Personal Representative: Gregory A. Martoccio, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 0770841 Martoccio & DeFilippo, P.A. 3380 Woods Edge Cir., Ste. 104 Bonita Springs, Florida 34134

The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE # 18-CP-78-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF NELLIE PERDOMO, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of, NELLIE PERDOMO, deceased, whose date of death was 1 May 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the CoPersonal Representatives and the Co-Personal Representatives’ attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: June 28, 2018.

Co-Personal Representative: Brian Smith 1520 Aqueduct Lane Key Largo, Florida 33070 Co-Personal Representative: David Smith 90 Nugget Rd. Dahlonega, GA 30533 Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives: Tom Woods, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 0525197 116 Porto Salvo Drive Islamorada, Florida 33036 Phone 305.664.2200 Fax 2205 Primary: tom@ tomwoodslaw.com Publish: June 28 and July 5, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

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FILE NO.: 15-CP-11-P IN RE: ESTATE OF YAMIEN M. JOULWAN, Deceased.

NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on April 5, 2018, there was placed on deposit in this office, funds received from Darlene Polansky, as Personal Representative of the estate of Yamien M. Joulwan, deceased in the amount of $7,082.52.

Said funds are all of the assets due to: UNKNOWN whose last known address was: UNKNOWN and said assets remain unclaimed.

Unless said funds are claimed on or before six (6) months from the date of this notice, said funds will be forwarded to the State of Florida, pursuant to Florida Statutes 733.816.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have set my hand and official seal at Plantation Key, Florida on June 18, 2018.

KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Robin E. Readmond Deputy Clerk Publish: June 28 and July 5, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers Environmental Public Meeting Notice The Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) of Naval Air Station Key West invites local community members to their annual meeting to discuss the environmental status and cleanup activities at the Air Station. The meeting will be held on July 25, 2018 at 6 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Florida Keys EcoDiscovery Center, 35 East Quay Road, Key West, FL 33040. The RAB is composed of community members and representatives of the Navy, State and Federal Regulatory Agencies.

Technical experts on the environmental program at the Air Station will be present at that time to address any concerns regarding specific cleanup activities.

Community members are welcome to engage in an informal question and answer session following the business portion of the RAB meeting. Free parking is available at the EcoDiscovery Center for attendees’ convenience.

Documents on the Naval Air Station Key West environmental program are available for public review at http://go.usa. gov/KSDJ by selecting the Administrative Records link under Naval Air Station Key West.

Individuals without a computer or internet access can use any of five Monroe County Library locations for free internet access and computer resources.

For more information, please contact Ms. Trice Denny, Public Affairs Officer for the Air Station, at 305-293-2027.

Publish: July 5, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE AIR PERMIT Florida Department of Environmental Protection South District Office Draft/Proposed Permit No. 0870004-009-AV Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. Charles A. Russell Generation Facility Monroe County, Florida Applicant: The applicant for this project is Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. The applicant’s responsible official and mailing address are: Gregory S. Newberry, Chief Executive Officer and GM, Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association, Inc., Charles A. Russell Generation Facility, P.O. Box 377, Tavernier, FL 33070.

Facility Location: The applicant operates the existing Charles A. Russell Generation Facility, which is located in Monroe County at 3421 Overseas Highway (U.S. 1), Marathon, Florida.

Project: The applicant owns and operates the existing Charles A. Russell Generation Facility, which is an electric utility. The existing facility consists of of eight existing non-emergency engines, two emergency diesel powered engine/ generators, and two emergency propane fired engine/generators.

The applicant applied on June 14, 2018 to the Department for a Title V air operation permit revision to delete emission Unit No. EU010, a propane fired 30 kW (30 HP) Emergency Generator and replace it with new Emission Unit No. EU014, propane fired 20 kW (30 HP) Emergency Generator. The new generator is a (RICE) SI engine that is regulated by rule 40 CFR63 Subparts ZZZZ and JJJJ. This is a revision to Title V Air Operation Permit No. 0870004-008-AV. Permitting Authority: Applications for Title V air operation permits are subject to review in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 403, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Chapters 62-4, 62-210, and 62-213 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The proposed project is not exempt from air permitting requirements and a Title V air operation permit is required to operate the facility. The South District Office is the Permitting Authority responsible for making a permit determination for this project. The Permitting Authority’s physical address is: D.E.P South District, 2295 Victoria Avenue, Suite 364, Fort Myers, Florida 33902. The Permitting Authority’s mailing address is: D.E.P. South District, P.O. Box 2549, Fort Myers, FL 339022549. The Permitting Authority’s telephone number is (239) 344-5600.

Project File: A complete project file is available for public inspection during the normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except legal holidays), at the address

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indicated above for the Permitting Authority. The complete project file includes the draft permit, the Statement of Basis, the application, and the information submitted by the applicant, exclusive of confidential records under Section 403.111, F.S. Interested persons may view the draft/proposed permit by visiting the following website: https://fldep.dep.state. fl.us/air/emission/apds/ default.asp and entering the permit number shown above. Interested persons may contact the Permitting Authority’s project review engineer for additional information at the address or phone number listed above.

interests are affected by the proposed permitting decision may petition for an administrative hearing in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Petitions filed by any persons other than those entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within 14 days of publication of the Public Notice or receipt of a written notice, whichever occurs first.

Under Section 120.60(3), F.S., however, any person who asked the Permitting Authority for notice of agency action may file a petition within 14 days of receipt of that notice, regardless of the date of publication. A petitioner shall mail a copy of the petition to the applicant at the address indicated above, at the time of filing. A petition for administrative hearing must contain the information set forth below and must be filed (received) with the Agency Clerk in the Office of General Counsel, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, Agency_ Clerk@floridadep.gov before the deadline. The failure of any person to file a petition within the appropriate time period shall constitute a waiver of that person’s right to request an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a party to it. Any subsequent intervention (in a proceeding initiated by another party) will be only at the approval of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C.

or modification of the agency’s proposed action including an explanation of how the alleged facts relate to the specific rules or statutes; and, (g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action the petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency’s proposed action. A petition that does not dispute the material facts upon which the Permitting Authority’s action is based shall state that no such facts are in dispute and otherwise shall contain the same information as set forth above, as required by Rule 28-106.301, F.A.C.

Notice of Intent to Issue Permit: The Permitting Authority gives notice of its intent to issue a revised Title V air operation permit to the applicant for the project described above. The applicant has provided reasonable assurance that continued operation of the existing equipment will not adversely impact air quality and that the project will comply with all appropriate provisions of Chapters 62-4, 62204, 62-210, 62-212, 62213, 62-296 and 62-297, F.A.C. The Permitting Authority will issue a final permit in accordance with the conditions of the draft/proposed permit unless a response received in accordance with the following procedures results in a different decision or a significant change of terms or conditions.

Comments: The Permitting Authority will accept written comments concerning the draft/proposed Title V air operation permit for a period of 30 days from the date of publication of the Public Notice.

Written comments must be received by the close of business (5:00 p.m.), on or before the end of this 30-day period by the Permitting Authority at the above address.

As part of his or her comments, any person may also request that the Permitting Authority hold a public meeting on this permitting action. If the Permitting Authority determines there is sufficient interest for a public meeting, it will publish notice of the time, date, and location in the Florida Administrative Register (FAR). If a public meeting is requested within the 30-day comment period and conducted by the Permitting Authority, any oral and written comments received during the public meeting will also be considered by the Permitting Authority. If timely received written comments or comments received at a public meeting result in a significant change to the draft permit, the Permitting Authority shall issue a revised draft/ proposed permit and require, if applicable, another Public Notice.

All comments filed will be made available for public inspection. For additional information, contact the Permitting Authority at the above address or phone number.

Petitions: A person whose substantial

A petition that disputes the material facts on which the Permitting Authority’s action is based must contain the following information: (a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency’s file or identification number, if known; (b) The name, address, any email address, telephone number and any facsimile number of the petitioner; the name, address, any email address, telephone number, and any facsimile number of the petitioner’s representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner’s substantial interests will be affected by the agency determination; (c) A statement of when and how each petitioner received notice of the agency action or proposed decision; (d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact.

If there are none, the petition must so indicate; (e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action; (f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes the petitioner contends require reversal

Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means that the Permitting Authority’s final action may be different from the position taken by it in this written notice of Intent to Issue Air Permit. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by any such final decision of the Permitting Authority on the application have the right to petition to become a party to the proceeding, in accordance with the requirements set forth above.

Mediation: Mediation is not available in this proceeding.

EPA Review: EPA has agreed to treat the draft/proposed Title V air operation permit as a proposed Title V air operation permit and to perform its 45-day review provided by the law and regulations concurrently with the public comment period, provided that the applicant also transmits an electronic copy of the required proof of publication directly to EPA at the following email addresses: R4TitleVFL@epa.gov.

Although EPA’s 45-day review period will be performed concurrently with the public comment period, the deadline for submitting a citizen petition to object to the EPA Administrator will be determined as if EPA’s 45-day review period is performed after the public comment period has ended. The final Title V air operation permit will be issued after the conclusion of the 45-day EPA review period so long as no adverse comments are received that result in a different decision or significant change of terms or conditions.

The status regarding EPA’s 45–day review of this project and the deadline for submitting a citizen petition can be found at the following website address: http:// www2.epa.gov/caapermitting/floridaproposed-title-v-permits.

Objections: Finally, pursuant to 42 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 7661d(b)(2), any person may petition the Administrator of the EPA within 60 days of the expiration of the Administrator’s 45-day review period as established at 42 U.S.C. Section 7661d(b) (1), to object to the issuance of any Title V air

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES operation permit. Any petition shall be based only on objections to the permit that were raised with reasonable specificity during the 30-day public comment period provided in the Public Notice, unless the petitioner demonstrates to the Administrator of the EPA that it was impracticable to raise such objections within the comment period or unless the grounds for such objection arose after the comment period. Filing of a petition with the Administrator of the EPA does not stay the effective date of any permit properly issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 62-213, F.A.C. Petitions filed with the Administrator of EPA must meet the requirements of 42 U.S.C. Section 7661d(b) (2) and must be filed with the Administrator of the EPA at: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Mail Code: 1101A, Washington, DC 20460.

For more information regarding EPA review and objections, visit EPA’s Region 4 web site at http://www2.epa.gov/ caa-permitting/floridaproposed-title-v-permits.

Publish: July 5, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2018-CP-33-M IN RE: THE ESTATE OF BARBARA FAE MICHIE, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of BARBARA FAE MICHIE, deceased, whose date of death was April 30, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, File No.: 18-CP-33-M, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

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ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

is: July 5, 2018.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

Attorney for Personal Representative: CARA HIGGINS Attorney Fla. Bar No. 0734241 HORAN & HIGGINS, LLP 608 Whitehead Street Key West, FL 33040 Telephone (305) 294-4585 Facsimile (305) 294-7822 E-Mail: cara@ horanhiggins.com

The date of first publication of this Notice is July 5, 2018.

Curator: The Coral Gables Trust Company Curator 255 Alhambra Circle, Suite 333 Coral Gables, Florida 33134 Attorney for Curator: CYNTHIA F. CIVIL, ESQ. Florida Bar No.: 0082988 CYNTHIA F. CIVIL, P.A. 5196 Overseas Highway Marathon, Florida 33050 305-743-5884 305-743-3108 facsimile Email: cfc@ccivillaw.com Publish: July 5 & July 12, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2018-CP-129-K JUDGE TIMOTHY J. KOENIG IN RE: ESTATE OF JON CHARLES McINTOSH, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JON CHARLES McINTOSH, deceased, whose date of death was March 12, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida, 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

Personal Representative: DONALD K. McINTOSH 5 Liberty Avenue Lexington, MA 02420

Publish: July 5 and July 12, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 18-CP-61-K Lower Keys IN RE: THE ESTATE OF HARRY IHOR IWANYCKYJ aka IHOR IWANYCKYJ aka HARRY J. IWANYCKYJ, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Harry Ihor Iwanyckyj, deceased, whose date of death was May 17, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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 July 5, 2018.

Personal Representative: Michaelene K. Iwanyckyj 3904 Mary Road Big Pine Key, Florida 33043 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney

LEGAL NOTICES Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway Marathon, FLORIDA 33050 Telephone: (305) 7436022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-Mail: richard@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: July 5 and July 12, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 18-DR-218-M Division: Family ROMAN ABREU PUJOL, Petitioner, and ILIANA SANTANA GOMEZ, Respondent, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: ILIANA SANTANA GOMEZ Respondent’s last known address: UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on ROMAN ABREU PUJOL, whose address is 6099 Overseas Highway, Lot 42W, Marathon, FL 33050, on or before August 6, 2018, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.)

Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: June 25, 2018 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Mandy Morris Deputy Clerk Publish: July 5, July 12, July 19, and July 26, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers

THEME: PRO SPORTS ACROSS 1. *MLB pitcher who retired with 321 saves 5. Bean house 8. Babies down under 12. Singes in “La PlanËte des singes” 13. Foolhardy challenge 14. 24-____ gold 15. Horizontal wall beam 16. Land o’ blarney 17. Analyze 18. *Stanley Cup sport 20. Fanatic’s quality 21. Street art 22. Have a bawl 23. Wear out 26. Maliciously satisfied one 30. Poor man’s caviar 31. Send, as in troops 34. Prefix meaning “left” 35. Resoundingly successful 37. Be unwell 38. Give a green light 39. “I’m ____ you!”

40. Rudolph or Hermey, e.g.

42. 1950s’ “I Like ____” 43. Mended by a cobbler 45. *a.k.a. association football 47. Hauling truck 48. Sanrio’s “____ Kitty” 50. Great Depression drifter 52. Most pleasing to the eye 56. Saintly glows 57. Owl’s cry 58. Stringed instrument 59. Like old cracker 60. Prefers 61. *The Browns and Indians play near this lake 62. Hurt a muscle 63. Don’t waste 64. College dwelling

DOWN 1. Epiphany guests 2. *Type of matchup 3. Dry as dust 4. Cause of wheezing 5. “Snorkel” wear 6. Type of window 7. Say it isn’t so 8. *Known for its diamonds 9. Celestial bear 10. Figure of worship 11. Chester White’s home 13. King’s order 14. If you can hum, you can play it!

19. Beat the Joneses 22. Stallone’s nickname 23. Spring holiday honoree 24. *Yankees manager 25. Not rights 26. *Know for its tour 27. Opposite of ecbatic 28. Call forth 29. One of the crew 32. *When athletes get this, they become pros 33. Fleur-de-____ 36. *It includes safeties and ends 38. Coral reef island 40. Feline sound 41. Specks in the sea 44. Like change in a pocket 46. Folded like a snake 48. *Popular colloquial sport name 49. Be theatrical 50. Rwanda’s majority 51. Kind of surgeon 52. Cabbage in France 53. EU currency 54. Recipe direction 55. Team homophone 56. Nile viper

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

Immediate Openings available at all locations.

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.

ANGELICA NURSERIES, INC

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

A wholesale grower of trees and shrubs, located in Kennedyville, Maryland seeks 25 U.S. workers for temporary/seasonal heavy manual field work. The employment period starts August 06, 2018 and ends on November 18, 2018. The scheduled work week is 40 hours, 8 hours per day Monday through Friday. Available work may exceed 55 hours a week. Angelica guarantees that available work will exceed 3/4's of the scheduled total over the employment period. The work is heavy manual labor related to the growing and/or harvesting of field grown nursery stock.

Workers need to have a minimum of three (3) months of prior experience working in a B & B tree/shrub nursery. Other requirements include the ability to bend, crouch, reach, to lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds over the course of the day. The pay rate is $12.24 per hour. All employees are required to take a drug test when they start working to remain employed.

Work tools, supplies and equipment are provided without cost to the worker. For non-local workers, Angelica also provides free dormitory style housing, reimburses transportation and subsistence expenses to the work-site no later than 50% of the employment period is completed, and pays return transportation and subsistence expenses when the employment period is completed. Apply for this job at the nearest State Workforce Agency in your area under Job Order #846750.

is now hiring for Afternoon & Evening Shifts.

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

We Buy Gold Locally!

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn Townsquare Mall Marathon

I AM LOOKING TO BUY CERTIFICATES FOR LOBSTER TRAPS CALL GARY AT 305-731-5321

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Book Online @flkeysbliss.com (C) 305-340-9391 call or text 6799 Overseas Highway Suite 1 Marathon, FL 33050

SOLAR DONE RIGHT! CALL US FOR A FREE HOME ESTIMATE

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

• SINCE 1976 •

305-289-1150

Florida Solar Contractor CVC 56734

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

Tewes Mortgage

Your local, residential lending expert!

Call 305.495.6000

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

for a FREE Consultation

Brian Tewes

Customer service is my strength Brian@tewesmortgage.com

NMLS# 375025 Tewes Mortgage NMLS# 1453791 NMLSConsumerAccess.org

www.TewesMortgage.com

Licensed & Insured Contractor # CACO53827

ARTIC TEMP, INC.

Rachel Sanderson

Property Manager & Sales Associate

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

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

“A Conch You Can Count On”

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

vacationrentalsofthefloridakeys.com 11287 Overseas Hwy, Marathon FL 33050

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

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

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

Fax: (305) 743-6887

YUSMANI’S TIRES & AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Serving all of Monroe County Tires & Auto Repair Service WE COME TO YOU!

Yusmani Carrillo, Owner 305-853-6757 • YusmanisTires@gmail.com

Only $35 Puts Your Business Card Here

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

Lic#SP-3562

We Do Installations!

Licensed & Insured

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

289-3019

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Angel Lewis

305-390-2315 WWW.KEYSRENTALSONLINE.COM

NEW & REPAIR

305-664-0099 www.TikiHuts.com

STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

Liz Samess Interiors

COMPANIES

Design, Decorating, Drafting, & More…

General Contractors & Engineers

Liz Samess Interior Designer

SPALLING REPAIRS

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

CONCRETE RESTORATION

EC 13005589 CGC 1521939

CGC 1515665 • CFC 1428730

New Construction • Remodels • Additions & More!

Marathon, FL 33050

Barbara Sanchez Home & Offices Expertly Cleaned Fast Dependable Service

-Stump Grinding -Fencing -Yard Maintenance

Free Estimates Licensed & Insured • Lic # SP 4354

305-394-3865

jsstumpworks@gmail.com

Sportfishing Adventures

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

info@johnnymaddoxcharters.com

305-481-3259

CERTIFIED MARINE SURVEYS MASTER MARINE SURVEYOR SERVING ALL THE KEYS

e-mail:

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

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

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

Call the Experts!

305-766-0819 305-924-0179

Nails by Ivis

Manicures • Pedicures Acrylics • Gelish • Facials • Waxing

5177 Overseas Highway

(Between Office Depot & Main Post Office)

www.marathonhairandnailsalon.com

MARCH HARE MARINE SERVICES

cell:

Excellent References Upon Request

Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-1631

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

office:

“We Clean Your Place, Like it Was Our Place”

-Lot Clearing -Bobcat Services -Hurricane Clean-up

305-289-1748

2735 OVERSEAS HWY MARATHON, FL 33050

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

305-289-1631 www.marathonhairandnailsalon.com

LICENSED CFC1427241

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

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BUSINESS OPOURTUNITY REDUCED TO $250,000

201 7th St. KCB Conveniently located 1/1 with extra parking space and view of golf course!

Key Colony Beach Realty, Inc.

www.keysproperties.com

Keys Recycling Center Turn-key business with equipment. Possible seller financing!

Financials available upon request!

Aimee Kornetti Realtor

Cell 305-600-9726

aimeekornetti@gmail.com

keycolonybeachproperties.com