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SHREK ON STAGE Youngsters perform at MCT | P.24

HOSPITAL TAX County discusses support | P.4

TEACH A KID

Training, practice make perfect | p.12

KNOW THE RULES

Get educated before you get wet | p.24

PLAY BY THE RULES Lobster mini-season is next week; be nice | P.32

LIVELIHOOD For many Keys families, this isn’t a sport | p.8

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ON THE COVER Jacob Reed (baby Shrek) rehearses the opening scene of “Shrek Jr., the Musical” as his “parents” — Derek Lujam and Mia Triosi look on. The show takes the stage this weekend at Marathon Community Theater. See story, page 24. SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly

TAXING DISTRICT APPROVED BOCC: No-go on public referendum

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ublic speakers came out in droves Wednesday to tell county commissioners they want a referendum in the Middle Keys’ new hospital taxing district, but they will not get it.

The board voted last month to move ahead with creating the 23-mile taxing district at 0.5 mills or less for a maximum of 10 years without a public referendum. Again, Wednesday, the board approved the taxing district unanimously.

It will cover properties between MMs 40 and 63, including Duck Key and Key Colony Beach, and will be reviewed each year by the BOCC. “Because you had a 5-0 vote they are beginning to design a hospital like we talked about. The plans are being started,” Jay Hershoff, chairman of the Mariners and Fishermen’s Hospital Foundations, told commissioners.

There were two other options for commissioners to choose from in June.

One was to put a referendum for the taxing district on the August primary election ballot, the proceeds of the tax then going to brick-and-mortar construction and the taxing district being in place for 10 years. The other was a bond referendum. Commissioners went with the option that did not require a referendum.

On a non-homesteaded property assessed at $500,000, the new hospital tax would mean a tax increase of about $250 a year.

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“The next step is for the county to negotiate an agreement with Fishermen’s that says specifically you’re only eligible for the money if you do certain things.”

—Cynthia Hall, assistant county attorney

“Delay is just not an acceptable factor for me,” said Mayor David Rice, echoing many of the speakers who said Marathon urgently needs a hospital built.

Baptist Health South Florida bought the hospital at MM 49 oceanside a year ago; it was destroyed by Hurricane Irma.

More than half of the roughly 30 public speakers Wednesday supported the taxing district. Most of the questions from opponents revolved around how much money Baptist already has in its coffers and whether the taxing district is necessary. “We want a referendum,” was repeated again and again.

The tax will be collected on the bills that come out next fall and the money raised by the tax must be used for indigent charity care.

In the meantime, a hard-sided inpatient temporary hospital will open any day now, and it came at a cost of $5 million.

Baptist managers have tasked the foundation with raising $15 million locally of the $40 million it will cost to build the hospital.

So far, $5.4 million has been raised, Leonard said Tuesday.

“By the end of the year, we expect to have $10 million raised,” said Mike Leonard, chairman of the Baptist Fishermen’s Foundation.

Hospital staff reports Fishermen’s has been losing about $33,000 a day, or $1 million a month, since Baptist bought the hospital. That’s on top of the $24 million in debt it incurred in buying the hospital.

“This is the process of basically setting up the bucket into which the tax dollars would be collected,” said Cynthia Hall, assistant county attorney. “The next step is for the county to negotiate an agreement with Fishermen’s that says specifically you’re only eligible for the money if you do certain things.”

Marathon City Council and Key Colony Beach must pass ordinances

by December for the county’s taxing district ordinance to take effect.

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DERBY DONATION Iris Coe, back left, the executive director for Grace Jones Day Care Center, and Joey Raspe of the Key Colony Beach Fishing and Boating Club pose with children at the day care center to mark the donation of $4,000 to the day care center from the Key Colony Beach Fishing Derby.

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MARATHON WEEKLY / JULY 19, 2018

KATIE ATKINS

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HOW MUCH DOES AIRBNB OWE THE KEYS? Local part of bed tax on vacation rentals goes uncollected t’s just like Uber: exploding in popularity in the last decade and making it easier for travelers to get where they’re going, or in this case, stay where they land.

It seems innocent enough. Find a room or house on a vacation rental website like Airbnb, VRBO, or HomeAway, pay, and stay.

According to Airbnb’s website, nearly 70,000 visitors to the Florida Keys last year did just that, resulting in $13.6 million in host income.

But just like with ride-sharing service Uber and its 2016 battle to operate in Monroe County, vacation rental websites and their ever-increasing presence in the Florida Keys pose issues.

Perhaps the most important is the loss of tax revenue. In Monroe County, vacation rentals pay a so-called “bed tax” — 12.5 percent of the value of the rental. For example, a $1,400 per week three-bedroom, two-bath home rental on a canal would generate $175 in taxes. In December 2017, the Monroe County Tax Collector collected almost $3.5 million in bed tax. Of that, $1,036,000 was generated by vacation rentals, not hotel rooms. The county sends 7.5 percent of that to the state, and 5 percent stays local. The local money goes into the Tourist Development Council fund that advertises the Keys as a destination, and pays for brick and mortar projects of a touristy nature.

The problem is that Airbnb isn’t paying the 5 percent Monroe County tax on properties it manages for homeowners. Since

2015, however, Airbnb has collected the 7.5 percent state tax on behalf of hosts and remitted the amount to the state Department of Revenue.

Airbnb has offered Monroe County a compliance agreement in the past, according to Monroe County Attorney Bob Shillinger, but won’t divulge the other pertinent data — how many rentals, for how much — that would help county officials calculate the exact amount owed.

“We were never comfortable signing one. It was pretty much akin to, ‘Trust us. We’ll pay every“We were never thing we owe ya,’” comfortable signing he said. But Airbnb one. It was pretty would not turn over its client data in order much akin to, ‘Trust us. for the tax collector to We’ll pay everything do an audit. “To date, we owe ya.’” they have not agreed — Monroe County Attorney to any of the auditing Bob Shillinger terms the tax collector would find acceptable to enter into a compliance agreement with.”

County Tax Collector Denise Henriquez said Airbnb “wants to give us a large amount of money and say ‘Here it is.’ I wouldn’t be able to do an audit, I don’t know who to audit and they won’t supply any of that information.” continued on the next page

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Airbnb public affairs representative Benjamin Breit said the company has agreements in place with 39 counties in Florida to collect the local bed tax from homeowners renting their homes. But not Monroe County.

“And it’s not just Florida where we do these agreements. We’re closing on 400 jurisdictions, big, small and everywhere in between.

Never once have we agreed to turn over that very personal data,” he said. “Talk to the tax collectors in any of the 39 counties where we’re remitting tourist taxes. They’ll tell you it’s easy, and they’re all very happy.”

The rules and length-of-stay ordinances vary in municipalities throughout the Keys, but a homeowner must have the county license on top of, say, the Marathon or Islamorada license. The licenses help local officials track the taxes owed.

“Someone who says, ‘I’m just going to rent my house out and I can make some money,’ gets on one of those sites and says ‘Hey, I have a house to rent or a liveaboard,’ they don’t understand they have to have a transient rental license in the city for that to be legal,” said Key West City Manager Jim Scholl.

Without taxing agreements in place with rental websites, the county and municipalities are left to look for illegal rentals on their own and impose fines and fees for bed taxes owed. Both Monroe County and the Monroe County tax collector have separate software systems and personnel dedicated to finding illegal rentals and assess fines to homeowners.

“I created my own system and my staff goes on to those sites every day looking for illegal rentals. We are finding them every day,” Henriquez said.

Once they are found, a notice is sent to the homeowner. If there is no response, a lien can be put on the home, and bank accounts can be seized.

“If we identify a piece of property that is renting illegally and they have reviews on their home on one of those websites, we can go back 36 months,” she said. “We just found someone that was renting and we have reviews that go back to 2012. We can only go back 36 months, so we’re sending them an assessment for tax plus penalties, a bill for over $10,000.”

In 2017, there were 1,245 cases of illegal rentals countywide.

The issue of Airbnb is not just a problem in Monroe County and not just an issue of missing tax money or illegal rentals. It’s also about the

“We just found someone that was renting and we have reviews that go back to 2012. We can only go back 36 months, so we’re sending them an assessment for tax plus penalties, a bill for over $10,000.”

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quality of life and affordable housing. According to Politifact.com, a 2015 study by the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy, an advocacy group for working families, concluded Airbnb was exacerbating the lack of affordable rental units in Los Angeles. The group also did a 2014 study that found rents were growing faster in Los Angeles neighborhoods with the highest Airbnb listing density. In New Orleans, full-time residents of the Marigny neighborhood have taped signs in their windows that read: “No Airbnb; Save Our Neighborhood.” Like Los Angeles, the full-time residents of some New Orleans neighborhoods say the working class families are being displaced by visitors as rents go up.

The city of Marathon also has staff looking for illegal vacation rentals daily.

“We embrace vacation rentals.

They’re good for our economy. But we need to balance the rights of the property owner to have a vacation rental with the rights of those who live around the vacation rental,” said City Manager Chuck Lindsey.

In 2018, the state legislature narrowly voted down HB 773 and SB 1400, which would have prohibited municipalities from regulating vacation rentals “based solely on classification, use or occupancy.”

“I was one of the deciding votes to kill the bill, so I voted no,” State Rep. Holly Raschein said. “There wasn’t enough comfort language if you will, and there certainly wasn’t a carve-out for the Keys.”

Many in the Keys oppose the idea of the state setting vacation rental law. To that end, Monroe County, Village of Islamorada and the City of Marathon co-authored an amendment to the bills, or a “carveout.” It would exempt state Areas of Critical Concern, which includes the Keys. (There are four Areas of Critical Concern in Florida, but only Monroe County has a substantial population.)

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ne of the challenges to living on these islands, both for the Indians who predated Christopher Columbus’ arrival to the New World and the early pioneers who once farmed here, was potable water. The first people relied on the natural springs that once dotted the island chain.

The early pioneers built cisterns to collect and store rainwater. Today we simply turn a handle and water from the Biscayne Aquifer flows. It is considered some of the highest quality groundwater available in the United States.

An aquifer is defined by Merriam-Webster as “a water-bearing stratum of permeable rock, sand, or gravel.” The Biscayne Aquifer consists largely of highly porous limestone and was named for its proximity to Biscayne Bay. The underground water source flows beneath portions of Monroe, Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties and reaches depths of up to 240 feet below sea level.

The Florida Keys Aqueduct Commission was formed in 1937.

When the U.S. Navy required more freshwater than it could manufacture at its base in Key West, it joined forces with the FKAC to build a pipeline. They

also acquired 353 acres of pine rockland west of Florida City on which to create the wellfield and necessary facilities to bring the water to the surface and pump it down the Keys. To reach Key West, 130 miles of 18-inch pipe was laid in trenches, underwater, or attached to automobile bridges connecting the islands. The Navy paid two-thirds of the extensive bill and the FKAC one-third.

When the project was completed, the first water to pour down the pipeline reached Key West on Sept. 22, 1942. Over the years improvements have been made, including booster pumping stations created on Key Largo, Long Key, in Marathon, Ramrod Key, and Stock Island. The pipes, too, have grown in size over the years, at least some of them.

From the wellfield the pipeline measures 36 inches. By the time it reaches Key West, the pipeline is still 18 inches.

Today the facility operates under the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and is responsible for 1,086 miles of pipes that cross 45 bridges to supply the Florida Keys with 17 million gallons of water every day. To appreciate the magnitude of the FKAA operation, keep in mind that it takes about 10 days for a drop of water to travel through the system of pipes all the way to Key West.

Brad Bertelli is curator of the Keys History & Discovery Center.

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ittle Money” and “Coco” will be fitted with small transmitters and returned to their ocean home on Friday, July 20 at 8:30 a.m. from Sombrero Beach in Marathon. Little Money is a 365-pound adult female green (the second largest turtle ever to be treated at the Turtle Hospital) and Coco is a 215-pound adult male loggerhead. Tour de Turtles uses satellite telemetry and the public is encouraged to follow them online at tourdeturtles.org; also, these are the only rehabilitated animals in the “race.”

Little Money was found by a boater beached on Money Key in late June. It took two Turtle Hospital staff members and three FWC officers on two boats to rescue the animal. Little Money was treated at the Turtle Hospital for gastrointestinal issues. Because Little Money is a mature female, there is a chance she may come back to shore to nest this season!

Coco was rescued nine miles offshore of Marathon in the Florida Bay in late February. Coco was very thin and edematous, covered in barnacles and algae. X-rays at the Turtle Hospital revealed a severe intestinal impaction and pneumonia. It is a rare opportunity to track an adult male sea turtle. Male turtles do not normally return to land after they hatch out as babies.

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Sadly, a few do. As a public service, the Keys Weekly offers up a few more “don’ts.”

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6. No matter how many “sodas” you’ve had, it’s never a good idea to break out the flare gun.

7. Show up with nothing more than a pack of rolling papers, a can of Pringles and an empty beer koozie.

8. Discuss politics, religion or hurricanes.

9. The first rule of the sandbar is you don’t give sandbar coordinates to tourists.

10. The second rule of the sandbar is YOU DO NOT GIVE SANDBAR COORDINATES TO TOURISTS!

COMMUNITY NEWS

MARATHON WEEKLY / JULY 19, 2018

SAVE THE DATE This week • Audio book sale for $2, while supplies last, at Big Pine Key library.

Thursday, July 19 • Preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. at Marathon library. • Wing Night at 6 p.m. at DAV, Marathon. • Card Sound closed at 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. on Friday, July 20 due to construction.

Friday, July 20 • Sea turtle release at 8:30 a.m. from Sombrero Beach, Marathon. • Free movie showing “Tangledâ€? 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. • Al-Anon program meets at 6 p.m. every Friday and Monday at St. Columba church, Marathon. • Line-Dancing Class at 6 p.m. at DAV, Marathon. Free pizza! • Memorial service for Stacie Kidwell (1954-2018) at 7 p.m. at St. Columba Church, Marathon.

Saturday, July 21 • Women’s Day presentation and afternoon dive with History of Diving Museum. • Summer reading program: WordPress workshop for teens at 6 p.m. at Marathon library. • The Bubba Awards at 7 p.m. at Key West Theater.

Monday, July 23 • Al-Anon program meets at 6 p.m. every Friday and Monday at St. Columba church, Marathon. • Florida Keys Community College Fast Track to Fall event at 6 p.m. at Marathon High School. • Summer reading program family event “Tampa Taiko Japanese Drum Performanceâ€? at 6:30 p.m. at Marathon library.

Tuesday, July 24 • Story time for babies and toddlers at 9:30 a.m. at Marathon library. • Summer reading story time for school aged kids at 1:30 p.m. at Marathon library.

Thursday, July 26 • Preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. at Marathon library.

Friday, July 27 • Free movie showing “We Bought a Zooâ€? at 4 p.m. at Marathon library.

To see Keyswide events, sign up for The Weekly’s Friday e-mail blast at keysweekly.com.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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o I saw in the paper that Marathon was awarded some DAC money for projects here in town. I think some of that money should go toward a long-awaited community pool for the working resident families here. I understand this money was mostly “tourism� based, but we have a lot of hardworking year-round residents here who would love to enjoy a swimming pool as well. I’d hope they would also have a splash park/kiddie pool for babies/toddlers, and a play ground. I was talking to quite a few of my friends (mom friends as well as play groups) about Sombrero Beach needing to put a splash park in the common area between the restrooms and volleyball court, where the rinse off showers are already located to keep the sand out of the drainage system. I’d like to get a petition going and have the residents in favor of this sign.

Susie Wocel, Marathon

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For the first time we have a chance to build the best welcome center in the Keys, in a perfect location to benefit our local businesses. There are many reasons to use that land for a welcome center, including the fact that it is located at the entrance of the city, with a location with water and beautiful views. Tourists can take pictures, and there is plenty of space for parking vehicles of all sizes. It might even retain tourists in this city.

All the visitors centers in the Keys are based in small buildings that do not offer anything close to what we can do in that location. The transfer of the current visitor center and Chamber of Commerce to that location will illuminate this town.

If the tourists who are renting in town want to use the public ramp, they can drop off their boat and park their trailer on the property that they are renting.

I feel that we have the right place and the right time to make it happen, as Marathon is growing fast. A new welcome center will be a big improvement for our town!

Think about it.

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IT’S AN OARFISH SARA MATTHIS

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n June 22, an oarfish was found floating off the Lower Keys. According to Capt. Ian Fannin, the 10-foot fish was barely alive. The captain, who works at Sea Base, immediately transported it to Mote Marine Laboratory’s Dr. Rob Nowicki and it was then forwarded to the Marine Vertebrate Collections of Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.

“This is a under-studied group of fish,” said Allison Delashmit, who handles public relations for the lab.

“It’s extremely unusual to find.”

Six fun facts about oarfish: • The longest confirmed oarfish measured 36 feet long.

• The flesh has the consistency of gelatinous “goo.”

• The fish inhabit open ocean, in depths ranging from 660 to 3,300 feet.

• They don’t eat people. Small shrimp and other crustaceans are on the menu, strained rather than chewed.

• They propel themselves by undulating the dorsal fin, while keeping the body straight. The dorsal fin runs down the entire length of the fish.

• In Japan, an oarfish that washes up on shore may signal an impending earthquake. Also, they are likely the origins of the “sea serpent” myth common in many cultures.

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eadership Monroe County is hosting class recruitment socials for prospective candidates this month for Class XXVII of the program. Leadership Monroe County, which starts Sept. 28, builds relationships for constructive alliances among Florida Keys leaders. Last week, the first social was held at Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden.

The second meet-up will be held on Friday, July 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Crane Point Museum in Marathon and the third event will be held on Friday, July 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Cheeca Lodge in Islamorada. —Weekly Staff report 1. Marathon City Councilman and Art Studio owner Steve Cook, left, Marathon Deputy City Manager George Garrett, and Monroe County Fire Department’s Mike Card hangout at the Key West meet and greet.

PARTY ON FRIDAY Past and future members of Leadership Monroe County are invited to a recruitment social on Friday, July 20 at 6 p.m. at Crane Point Museum in Marathon. There will be finger food and a cash bar, plus free parking. Community members who seek leadership development, and a hands-on tutorial to becoming an ambassador to the Keys, are encouraged to apply to become a member of class XXVII.

Keys Strength and Conditioning Keys Strength and Conditioning is a functional training facility with a strong commitment toward personalized service and individual attention for those seeking to create a healthier, happier lifestyle.

Established in Marathon in 2014, the owners, Chris and Liz Kuck, say being authentic in their approach to each individual’s health and fitness needs is their key to success.

2.Recent graduates of class XXVI Charlene Sprinkle, Mallory Jones and Joanne Zimmerman catch up at the event.

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“If you’re looking to increase the quality of your life and energy levels to building a stronger mind and body, from novice to expert, our facility is for you,� said the Kucks, who between the two have degrees in sports management, exercise science, and nutrition.

With morning and evening classes, drop ins are welcome, as well as monthly and yearly commitments. Classes range from high intensity interval training, personal training, power and strength, endurance training, olympic weightlifting and athlete development.

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STORM SURGE BRINGS THE TALENT

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Team combines the best of Marathon and Key West KRISTEN LIVENGOOD kristen@keysweekly.com

“A

t first we didn’t have the right chemistry,” said Storm Surge basketball player Josh Conn of Key West High School. “It didn’t take long for us to start figuring it out since we are the top players in the county.”

Coaches John Ryan and Demetrius “DR” Roach, a Marathon High School coach and a Key West High School coach, volunteered their time this summer to bring the best of the best players together. “We want to get these kids better as a whole and help them get recruited,” said Ryan of the 10 Storm Surge teammates.

“Our talent pools are small but when we combined the two areas, we found great talent.”

Certification as a member of the Amateur Athletic Union allows the players to compete in NCAA-sanctioned camps. “We are getting a late start,” said Ryan, “but, we already have people asking about our kids at these tournaments.”

Their goal: Get the kids playing more basketball in an organized setting to establish more growth.

“We’re trying to eliminate the bad blood and create a healthy rivalry between the schools,” said Ryan.

He and coach DR have been buddies for years, always having basketball as a common denominator.

Conn, who is going into 11th grade, said the summer program

has advanced his shooting and helped him develop as a player. “You see and play with some of the best players in the country in these tournaments,” he said.

The new team went 1-2 at the last tournament, but that isn’t worrying any of the players. “We could have won every game if we were in shape and played better team ball,” said Conn.

“We have another tournament coming up that we plan on bringing a trophy back to the Keys.”

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HEALTH

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CLINIC EXPANDS TERRITORY Good Health Clinic to open office in Marathon SARA MATTHIS

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THEME: SINGERS AND SONGWRITERS ACROSS 1. “____ of time” 6. Federal Communications Commission 9. Frosh, next year 13. “Vamos a la ____” 14. *Don McLean: “A long, long time ____...”

15. Par on a short golf hole 16. Whatsoever 17. Steadfast Soldier’s material 18. Art class support 19. Classical music composition, pl.

21. *One of his hits is a stadium favorite 23. *Paul McCartney’s 2013 album 24. Fat Man or Little Boy 25. Cul de ____ 28. Prince of India 30. *”I Will Always Love You” creator 35. “Goodness gracious!”

37. *Chuck Berry’s “____ Over Beethoven” 39. Bird-made fertilizer 40. Beginner 41. Interior designer’s field 43. Come clean, with “up” 44. Meat jelly dish 46. Ad staple 47. What refugees do 48. *Best selling artist in 2000s in U.S. 50. Type of tide 52. Pig pen 53. #34 Down, alt. spelling 55. Bird word 57. *King of Pop 61. *Bruce Springsteen 65. “Farewell” from Emmanuel Macron 66. Bonanza find 68. Cone shaped dwelling 69. Dust-related allergy trigger, pl.

70. “Days of ____ Lives” 71. *Soul singer-songwriter Hayes 72. Pavlova’s pas 73. X 74. Smallest units of life

DOWN 1. Pampering places 2. Chorus member 3. Indian flatbread 4. *He’s “Tangled Up in Blue” 5. Salt merchant 6. *”____” Domino 7. Computer-generated imagery 8. Urban dwelling 9. A fake in bed 10. Guesstimate phrase 11. Hammer part 12. Retained 15. Lipton package 20. Grammy, e.g.

22. Mischievous little rascal 24. Theater tier 25. Caterpillar hairs 26. Discrimination against seniors 27. Plural of carpus 29. *Piano man 31. 1600s neck wear 32. Chinese weight units 33. Beginning of illness 34. Offensively curious 36. “How you ____?”

38. Opera house box 42. House pest 45. Population count 49. Cow call 51. Kind of license 54. Condescending one 56. Falstaffian in body 57. Impromptu performances 58. Miners’ passage 59. Give a quote 60. *Neil Young: “____ on rockin’ in the free world” 61. Type of seabird 62. October stone 63. *”Kiss From a Rose” singer-songwriter 64. Abbreviated seconds 67. “The Murders in the ___ Morgue”

“O

n the first day we open, we want to have a full day of appointments,” said Kate Banick, executive director of the Good Health Clinic.

The clinic has operated in Tavernier since 2003 and is opening a satellite office in Marathon on Tuesday, August 21. Its mission is to help community members who can’t afford health insurance.

Banick said support from United Way of the Florida Keys and Direct Relief International will enable the clinic to be open twice a week, for a trial period of two years. The office will be located on the ground floor of the Bayview Medical Center at 13365 Overseas Hwy., in the same building as Dr. John O’Connor.

“We have some clients who come to our Tavernier office from Marathon and even Key West. We think we would see even more if transportation was not an issue. Will there be lines out the door? We don’t know. But it’s the right time, post-Hurricane Irma, to assess the need down there,” Banick said.

Before Hurricane Irma, almost a quarter of Middle Keys residents were without health insurance.

Leah Stockton of United Way of the Florida Keys said the entity was eager to partner with the Good Health Clinic in an “impactful” way in the Middle Keys.

“This will allow people to have medical care who would otherwise have to choose between paying rent and going to the doctor,” Stockton said.

The satellite office in Marathon will provide the same primary care offered in Tavernier including disease management, family planning, prescription assistance, diagnostics and access to specialists as needed.

Banick said she is very grateful to work in a community that supports Good Health Clinic’s mission. Private citizens fundraise and donate money to keep the doors open with events like the annual “Big Kahuna” contest in the Upper Keys, where the candidate who brings in the most funds wins the title. In addition, Good Health Clinic has a good relationship with Baptist Health South Florida that operates the hospitals in Tavernier and Marathon.

“We have great partnerships with Baptist,” Banick said. “There are times when we can utilize their imaging facilities and share information about patients’ care with the volunteer provider network.”

Appointments will be available beginning Aug. 21 and the clinic will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. However, Good Health Clinic encourages potential patients to call 305-946-1314 or email info@ thegoodhealthclinic.org to apply for eligibility now. Additional information and applications are online at www. thegoodhealthclinic.org.

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ON THE STAGE

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Kids perform ‘Shrek Jr., the Musical’ this weekend SARA MATTHIS

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AUDITION The public is invited to audition for “Leading Ladies,” the opening show for the new Marathon Community Theatre season. The tryouts are on Aug. 4-5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more details, call or text director Marilyn Tempest at 305-731-4480.

sara@keysweekly.com

t’s a lovely labor of love, this summer camp. Now in their seventh year, directors Kara Pascucci and Devin Clarke undertake the arduous task of herding cats — uh, directing children in a stage performance.

With about one jillion kids running around in a darkened theater, each with his or her own personalized questions, it’s a testament to the dedication of these self-described best friends.

The results are, as always, lovely.

This year, the team of youngsters is taking on the tale of “Shrek Jr., the Musical,” with the help of assistant director Jenn Mixon-Eick and a handful of theatrically experienced teenagers from Marathon High School. The plot follows the DreamWorks film pretty closely, with a few adaptions making it suitable to the stage. (For those who have been living under a rock, or boulder: “Shrek leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek Jr. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.”)

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1. Expect good things from Ria Rodriguez, who has all the “snap” of a good dragon.

2. David Rodriguez plays the Mad Hatter.

3. Sara Gonzales (Pinocchio) and Jack Dunn (a pig from Three Little Pigs) huddle backstage during a recent rehearsal.

4. This production has extra value: THREE Fionas. Kayleigh Reed (adult Fiona), Rylee Rodriguez (teen Fiona) and Haley Price (child Fiona).

5. Director Devin Clarke gives Aiden Judd (Shrek) some stage direction.

“The program teaches the kids to run a show,” said Jeanette Gierula, MCT’s general manager. “But the whole community comes out for the shows.

These kids are really funny, really good actors. I’m always surprised by the town’s talent — from the youngest kids all the way up to the adults.”

The show is Friday and Saturday, July 20-21. The curtain is at 8 p.m., and doors open at 7 p.m. for refreshments.

The production lasts two hours, with an intermission. Get your tickets now ($10 each), because it’s selling out. Call 305-743-0994 or visit marathontheater.org.

6. Sadly, this will be Ashley Eick’s (Donkey) last performance on the MCT stage. Eick and her family, who are very involved in the Marathon Community Theater, are leaving town at the end of the month.

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SUMMER OF 2018

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Located a mere 15 miles from Key West, Lower Sugarloaf Key is quiet, but has plenty to offer for a day of fun. What started as a pineapple grove and haven for spongers, pirates and pioneers eventually turned more toward a residential fishing community with a fire department, lodge, and a few other entities on the island like a marina, auto shop and real estate office. At first glance, many just drive past the treasures the little island holds.

NEXT WEEK Join us as we “take a little trip” to Islamorada.

EAT: Sugarloaf Lodge and Tiki Bar The lodge and its tiki bar overlook the Great White Heron refuge and the backcountry. The restaurant offers pizza, subs and tacos, and the tiki’s Sugarloaf Punch is a hit with locals and visitors needing a refreshing cocktail. What’s in the punch?

Rum, lots and lots of rum, so make sure you bring a designated driver if road tripping and wanting to taste what the punch is all about!

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DO: Sugarloaf Jumping Bridge Too afraid to jump out of a plane?

How about just jumping off a bridge? Located at the end of residential Sugarloaf Boulevard, oceanside, the jumping bridge is the perfect stop to picnic and follow through with the saying, “If your friends jumped off a bridge…” To find, drive to where the road takes a hard right, park a short distance away, and climb through the yellow barrier to the left. Follow Old U.S.1 – yes, that’s pretty cool – to the bridge, about a six-minute walk. We haven’t touched the bottom once while jumping.

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SEE: The fallen bat tower Hurricane Irma wrecked a lot of things in the Lower Keys, including the Perky Bat Tower. Down the same road as Skydive Key West, gulfside, the tower was a failed project to help with the mosquito problem. According to Sugarloaf historian Jerry Wilkinson, Perky bought 1,000 bats and hired a batkeeper. The legend has it that the bats woke up at the first sunset and never returned.

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PLAN: Skydive Key West This is a must-do. There is something about jumping out of a plane above the Florida Keys and Sky Dive Key West, located on Lower Sugarloaf Key, is known as “the most scenic drop in America.” For $245, get a literal bird’s-eye view of the islands from 10,500 feet. Then make the free fall at 120 miles per hour followed by a five-minute sightseeing tour before landing on the grassy field below. To make a reservation or learn more, visit skydivekeywest.com.

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WEEKLY INTERVIEW

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ELECTED

Meet Sue Woltanski, the newest Monroe County School Board member SARA MATTHIS sara@keysweekly.com

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hen Ron Martin announced his retirement, Sue Woltanski, a Tavernier resident, threw her hat in the ring. She ran unopposed and was essentially elected to office when the qualifying period ended on June 22. Consequently, few Keys residents know her story.

It’s a good one.

She is a public school advocate, retired pediatrician and mother of two public school children in the Florida Keys. She has served as a charter school board member and on multiple committees in the Monroe County School District.

Woltanski received her undergraduate degree from University of California-Santa Barbara, a master’s in exercise physiology from UCDavis and her medical degree from the University of Michigan. And so while she doesn’t have a specific degree in education, she certainly has lots of it. And she comes from a family of educators and advocates stretching back for generations. Her father was the assistant superintendent of schools back in California, her maternal grandfather was a college professor, her paternal grandfather served on a school board and her paternal grandmother was a schoolteacher. Oh, and Woltanski’s husband — an emergency room doctor in Homestead — was raised by educators as well.

Keep reading …

Full name? Sue Woltanski.

You were raised by educators; what was the dinner table conversation like? Oh, sports.

I’m one of four kids. We were all swimmers and my dad was a coach — hence the degrees in physiology. Both pharmacology and physiology is the study of the human body in action.

How did you come to the Keys?

My father-in-law was sick from a lung infection in the 1940s. When they had exhausted all of the modern medicine available, they left Detroit for warmer weather.

It was one of those winters when even Miami was cold, so they kept driving south to the Keys. They spent years vacationing here, and eventually they built a home. We have lived here full-time since 2008.

How did you come to love the Keys? (Laughing) Oh, I grew up envying the people on “Flipper” as probably everyone did in the ’60s. I remember telling someone I wanted to live in Florida when I was about 10 years old. In fact, when we moved to the Keys I wanted to install an old crank horn in the living room so I could tell guests that’s how I call my dolphin.

Do you have children? Yes, Allie, 15, is at Coral Shores High School and Zach, 12, is at Treasure Village Montessori.

Why run for office? I started attending school board meetings.

After one presentation in 2015, I got a call from retired school board member Ron Martin. He and his wife, Brenda, planted the seed that I should seek office. I see a real threat to public education because of some very bad legislation. There’s a way to protect the Keys, but only if the school board and school district recognize the threat.

Are you against charter schools? No, my son attends one. Charter schools are born out of a real community need or parents who prefer a certain style of education. What I’m against is the privatization of schools. What I’m against is a bill that went into affect on July 1, 2017, which allows out-of-state corporations to open charter schools in direct competition with low-scoring public schools, which mostly means poor schools. It’s really an out-of-state real estate business that we don’t own.

What are your thoughts on testing? The problem is that we use test scores in inappropriate ways — to decide whether a kid goes on to fourth grade, or to evaluate teachers. It has corrupted our whole system because the stakes are so high.

Our school grades are based on test scores and we have all these hoops the district and teachers must jump through. But at the end of the day, all we’ve done is teach kids to jump through hoops. For students with special needs … they don’t benefit from that instruction. And for very bright kids who could have passed that test with no instruction, they are also being neglected.

What difference can the leaders and community make at a local level? We need more programs like the Keys’ “Project 127” which studies the dropout level and takes steps to address it. And we need to listen to the needs and desires of the community with free after-school programs and internships. Then we need to reward the schools that have met our goals which will include school grades — but that doesn’t have to be 90 percent of the measure, it can be more like 25 percent.

What is the most frivolous line item in the Monroe County School District budget? I don’t know if it qualifies as “frivolous” but it really bothers me that we spend money on tablets and computer programs for preschoolers and kindergartners.

Young children do NOT need MORE screen time and learn best from human interaction.

Name the current, and last two, books you’ve read? I’m currently reading Jodi Picoult’s “Small Great Things.” Before that I read several travel books related to African safaris (hoping to go next summer) and “Girl on a Train.”

What is your nerdiest passion? I’m afraid all of my passions are nerdy. I love natural history museums.

If you could sit down to lunch with any person, dead or alive, who would you choose and why? Abraham Lincoln; maybe he could give me hope regarding our divided nation.

Which TV or movie character do you identify with? Linda Belcher from “Bob’s Burgers.”

Are you related to Mike Wozowski?

No, but my niece is a dead ringer for Boo. Finish these sentences …

My autobiography would be titled … “The Education of a Warrior.”

The Keys are like … a theme park where the attractions are real.

I live by the motto … if you change nothing, then nothing will change.

COMMUNITY NEWS

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MARATHON HIGH PLANS

Already, 18 classrooms have been installed in what used to the open soccer field at Stanley Switlik Elementary. Next to come down will be the main building that housed the school office. SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly

MIDDLE KEYS SCHOOL PROJECTS UNDERWAY

Next to Marathon High School, the former nursing home Marathon Manor has been demolished to make way for an athletic facility.

Once a nursing home, the building has been vacant for more than a decade since it was purchased by the Monroe County School Board for $7.4 million. The $5 million athletic facility plan calls for a full-size track with a football field in the center of the former Manor property. The student parking lot will be raised, a softball field created, and the baseball field will be improved in the existing athletic field footprint. “We’re looking at probably a 9- to 15-month project,”said Doug Pryor, facilities manager for the Monroe County School District, adding it could be complete by fall 2019. “We’re still in the bidding process of selecting the contractor who will do the work, so nothing has kicked off yet. Our goal is to go in and maybe do the student parking lot first.”

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ust like that, 18 temporary classrooms have gone up on the campus of Stanley Switlik Elementary School as work on the school resumes.

The $37 million project is well underway, said Doug Pryor, facilities manager for the Monroe County School District.

“Right now, we’re at the site work stage and have the temporary campus there and we’re getting the site work set up and then we go into the final part of it, the construction phase,” he said.

Registration for students is happening at Marathon High School for another week, until the classrooms are certified for occupancy.

“We’re linking that into the rework of the parking lot,” Pryor said.

“That’s ongoing and we’ll have that complete by the end of July. The construction of the first new building will commence in about two weeks, and then in the first week of August, we’ll starting demolition of the administration building.”

The main classroom building, which houses the library and was built in 1971, will be torn down and rebuilt. It will be a two-story building with a media center as the “heartbeat” of the school, Johnson said.

There will also be a new building for administration.

The cafeteria, built in 2000, will be revamped along with the 29,000-square-foot classroom building named after Sue Moore and constructed in 1997. Moore was one of the first teachers in Marathon.

The plan is to have the Switlik project finished by August 2020, Pryor said.

$34M PLANTATION KEY SCHOOL PROJECT ALMOST DONE The new Plantation Key School at MM 89 bayside could be complete by the end of October. The groundbreaking for the K-8 school, housing almost 700 students, happened in January 2017 and has gone through several delays because of, you guessed it, Hurricane Irma. Students have been learning out of the old school on the same property. “We expect a complete move-over to the new facility around Dec. 3,” said Doug Pryor, facilities planner for the Monroe County School District. “New furniture for the school has already been ordered and that’s due to come in at the end of October.” Students will be ready for move-in around the first of January 2019.

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PRAISE THE MANGO

ANNUAL EVENT RAISES MONEY FOR KID’S PROGRAMS

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Key West Mango Festival Bayview Park Saturday July 21 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. mangofestkeywest.com

GERMAN FORERO/g4photo.com 1. The Mango Man Jesse Hammers works hard to raise money for PAL. 2. The judges, Florida Keys Community College’s Jonathan Gueverra, Key West Police Chief Donnie Lee, and Dennis Wardlow try all the mango delights.

3. Mango tasting is the highlight of the event.

4. Mango cocktails are a huge hit on a hot summer day.

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ango ceviche, mango salsa, mango key lime pie, mango lemonade…mangoes, mangoes, everywhere.

About a month ago, the Facebook posts started popping up, “I lost my tree during Hurricane Irma, if anyone has any extra mangoes, please send them my way.”

Here’s your chance. Key West’s Mango Festival, on Saturday, July 21, will not only have mango trees ready to plant at home, but all the mangoes – in every way, shape and form – to kick the cravings right in the taste buds. And the best part: by supporting this event, mango lovers will also support the Police Athletic League’s free kids programs, like summer camps and jujitsu programs.

“Mango season is an exciting season in our community,” said Key West Police Detective Jesse Hammers, who sits on the PAL board and created the event to raise money for the kid-based programs. “It’s been a tough year for mango trees, but we are resilient. That’s the theme this year, resiliency.”

Last year, the event raised about $13,000. Hammers hopes this year to bring in more than

$15,000. More than 40 Key West police officers donate time to PAL, which provides a safe place where kids can go after school and on the weekends. It encourages teamwork and strong self-esteem. PAL supports many athletic endeavors, as well as computer classes and educational activities. Hammers hopes in the future to raise enough funds to start a PAL culinary and agricultural program for local kids.

At least 10 local restaurants – think Ocean Key Resort, Kermit’s and Mr. Z’s – will have food for tasting, as well as four categories to compete in: appetizer, main entree, dessert, and cocktail. Grimal Grove will have mango trees for sale, and trees from the Redlands will be available. A highlight is the barbeque pit grilling mango-inspired grub and the frozen mango daiquiris.

Music will be jamming at the event thanks to police officer DJ Igor. Local artisans will also have crafts available, and, of course, there will be lots of things for kids to do.

To become a sponsor, vendor, or to donate to the silent auction, call Hammers at 305809-3874.

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ON THE WATER

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COMMON COURTESY Now is the time for sense, and graciousness t seems that common courtesy and common sense are uncommon virtues that come with the excitement of getting on the water. As the tarpon migration continues, and divers are entering the flat summer waters in higher numbers, we come into our busiest time of year in the Keys. Our boat traffic in marinas doubles, and even triples. There are several easy things we can do together to make cleaner, more beautiful, and safer waterways for us all here in the Florida Keys.

• Be prepared. Do the checks of your vessel before leaving your house or mooring slip. After Hurricane Irma, boat launches and moorings are still not 100 percent. Space is at a premium. When launching, be prepared to dump in your vessel and move along — a courtesy to those in line behind you. Being polite and helpful to people can help things move along faster then you can imagine.

• Share boating knowledge.

Remember that not everyone is as an experienced captain as you are.

• Be courteous to those around you. Now that we are on the water, it’s time to turn up the volume on that sound system to drown out those triple 350hp motors and throttle down, right? No. Take a moment and remember that sound carries over water.

Also we are responsible for our wake

and the damage it causes.

We all share the waterways with paddleboards, kayaks, small vessels and swimmers. I was vividly reCAPT. BEN minded of this firsthand recently as I TRAINER was ending my day is a Tavernier coming through charter captain of Tavernier creek. I 12 years, spesaw a young local cializing in the boy in a jon boat, backcountry fishing of the Keys for by himself, throwthe past two. He’s ing a cast net for a combat veteran who mainly fishes bait along the mangroves. A large vesother veterans sel with no regard including those with disabilities. to anyone or thing leatherneckbackaround it came countryfishing. through the creek com at top speed — throwing the young man and his net overboard. Luckily, we were close enough to lend a hand to the shaken boy, get his net safely back in his boat and the kid headed home.

All it would have taken to avoid this situation completely would be for the large vessel to come down off step for 30 seconds and pass with caution.

Many of our waterways are narrow and have blind corners. It’s not like driving cars — there are no lanes and anything or anyone could be around the corner. So let’s slow down, and use good judgment.

Although many operators and captains know the rules of the road, many do not. Some people with little or no boating experience rent boats and just don’t understand the boating etiquette. No one has the right of way on the bottom of the ocean; avoid collision at all costs.

When fishing in the backcountry or out front on the reef, etiquette is held to the highest of standards. It’s your job as an angler or captain to talk to locals and fishing shops to find out what the local etiquette is: • A good rule of thumb for distance is put your hand about a foot in front of your face, open your fingers to a one-inch gap, and if a boat can fill the inch you are probably too close.

• Watch the direction of the angler’s cast when approaching a boat. The first person occupying the area should have seniority. This is the same for fishing areas with current and fishing with a chum slick. It can be frustrating when you have spent all that money on chum only to have a boat come and anchor directly down current from you in your chum slick.

Always try and set up directly to the side or up current from the vessels already fishing an area.

• Divers and snorkelers also require the same, especially while passing. Make a responsible effort to stay 100 feet from anyone with a dive flag up and come down to idle speed within 300 feet.

• Where we live and play is one of the most stunning ecosystems on the planet. Every waterway is teeming with life from mangrove nurseries, to reptiles, birds, and mammals.

Let’s help keep it that way. Having the utmost respect for these habitats will guarantee they remain intact for future generations to enjoy. Secure your trash, and pick any up that you may find; it’s not always convenient but it’s the right thing to do.

Common courtesy on the water doesn’t mean just a wave as another boater passes by. It’s on all of us to be the eyes, ears, and stewards of the ocean. Be safe and enjoy the fabulous Florida Keys. Consideration goes a long way and a balance between fun and safety will make sure everyone has a great day on the water.

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CHANGE OF COMMAND ‘Hakuna Matata’

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KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly 1. Marathon’s new Commander Timaree Sparks, left, takes over for Robert Gonzales at the Coast Guard station.

2. Gonzales and Sparks say goodbye and hello to the station personnel.

3 The Gonzales family makes the move to Houston, Texas after a four-year stint in Marathon. On the itinerary: a stop at Disney World. Gonzales quoted several Disney movies in his outgoing speech.

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4. Commander of Sector Key West Francisco Rego, left, gives Gonzales his new duty orders.

5. Katherine Gonzales made many friends as a teacher at Stanley Switlik, many of whom attended the ceremony last week.

6. The Turtle Hospital’s Bette Zirkelbach welcomes Sparks’ daughters Sadie and Teagan to Marathon and invites them to meet some of the recuperating turtles.

Station Marathon helps with many of the local sea turtle rescues.

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“To the community of Marathon, thank you for making us always feel at home.

—Robert Gonzales, US Coast Guard.

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One of their latest variations of their running shoe, the Air VaporMax 2 Flynit, features a toe-to-heel air sole and patented Flynit fabric designed to conform to the natural contours of the foot. $190 | Nike.com

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My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James’ 4th solo album, “Uniform Distortion,” is a refreshing blend of retro sounds and contemporary rock vibes that have defined him as one of the most prolific writers in the modern music era. Fans of any genre will be instantly hooked.

Download songs like “Throwback” and “Just a Fool” and enjoy. jimjames.com and streaming services

“I BITE.”

Wes Anderson’s latest masterpiece, “Isle of Dogs,” uses stop-animation (think those old Christmas specials)

he mastered in “Fantastic Mr. Fox” (2009) to tell the heartwarming story of a young boy searching for his lost dog, Spots.

The story is set in the fictional Japanesse city of Megasaki, where the catloving Kobayashi dynasty has banished all dogs to the neighboring “Trash Island.” Starring numerous A-listers like Bryan Cranston and Scarlett Johansson along with many of Anderson’s regular collaborators including Bill Murray, Jeff Goldblum and Ed Norton, the film is a consummate Anderson character study. Note to the viewer: The humans in this story speak only in their native tongue (occasionally translated via bilingual interpreter, foreign-exchangestudent, or electronic device). All barks have been rendered into English. $19.99 | iTunes

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KEYS FEDERAL CELEBRATES CREDIT UNION OF THE YEAR Chamber hosts after-hours event

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eys Federal Credit Union celebrated several milestones at last week’s Marathon Chamber of Commerce after-hours event. The credit union welcomed new CEO Maggie Sayer as well as the 2018 Credit Union of the Year designation from the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions. Keys Federal is hosting several more community appreciation events during the next month to celebrate the designation.

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KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Keys Weekly 1. Marathon Chamber of Commerce CEO Daniel Samess has Keys Federal Credit Union CEO Maggie Sayer verify the 50/50 winner at the event.

2. Simone Stanton and Chef Flavor are enjoying the summer and the chamber after-hours.

3. A round in the Blizzard of Dollars is a highlight of Keys Federal events. Guests get to keep the money they catch!

4. Margie and Dennis Casey of Casey Electric and Jerry and Julie Harbin of Crown Merchants chat at the event.

5. Chamber President Chris Todd-Young looks up Habitat for Humanity information with Sarah Cizmas of Edward Jones.

6. Jennifer Tacey of Hawks Cay wins 15 seconds in the Blizzard of Dollars. She said she’ll remember next time not to wear a dress!

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EMPLOYMENT

HOUSING FOR RENT

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ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

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

hrs./week.

M-F, 9-5.

Email resume with cover letter to cffk@cffk.org

Bay, Islamorada. Pool, Beach, Tennis, Gated. $1700/month Yearly or 6 month lease. 786-3853489

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.

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.

UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MARK WILE; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF PATRICIA J WILE; TENANT #1; TENANT #2; PATRICIA J WILE, Defendant

EMPLOYMENT Bartender - Part-time at DAV Apply in person after 3pm.

7280 Overseas Hwy, M a r a t h o n Looking to hire independent reporter in Marathon area. Email: captltwardflkeys@ yahoo.com.

305-3951434 Local Utility seeking a Collection System Technician. Must have HS Diploma or equivalent and valid Florida Driver License.

General maintenance & repair of wastewater collection systems skills highly desired. Must currently live within 50 miles of Key Largo. Email your resume to: keylargo employment @gmail.com. EOE Local Utility seeking WWT Plant Operator Trainee.

Must have HS Diploma or equivalent and valid Florida Driver License.

Mechanical abilities and troubleshooting skills highly desired. Must live within 50 miles of Key Largo. Email resume to: KeyLargoEmployment@ gmail.com EOE Medical Assistant needed for part-time position every Friday from 8am-5pm in our Marathon office. Please call Lisa Voss @ Florida Spine Specialists at 305294-9680.

Security Guard needed part-time in Marathon area. Must have Driver’s License. Keys Security, Lic# B2000155. Call 305743-3143.

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

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

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

Open Job Positions: Restaurant Manager, Wait Staff, Bartenders, Kitchen Staff, Apply in person or call for details: Key Colony Inn - Marathon (305) 743-0100

Mechanic needed – full-time.

Freeman Automotive, 10455 Overseas Hwy, Marathon. 305-743-2646

PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive watches and Pilot watches.

Old model Military clocks & watches.

Call 305-743-4578

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

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

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ROOM FOR RENT: Use of home, on water, located in Marathon.

Single only. Long-term. $1000/month plus security. 305-393-6056 .

Apt. for rent in Old Town.

1BR/1BA furnished. $2500/month incl. all utilities. 6 mo. minimum lease. Call 615-482-5037 2 BR/1.5BA in Executive

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

Centrally located in Islamorada, MM 80, 6 Month Lease, First/Security required.

Call 305-664-5023 House for rent on Ramrod Key. 3/2, Unfurnished, W/D, Fenced Yard, Pets allowed with security deposit. $2,500/month F/L/S call 305-304-2000 RENTED IN LESS THAN A WEEK!

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.

HOMES FOR SALE

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.

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Marathon – Condos for Sale! 2/2 waterfrontpool. 1/1 waterfrontpool. Call: 305-731-3113 DUCK KEY - BRAND NEW 3BR, 2BA home on dry lot.

Consider owner finance, offers and/ or trades. 305-481-1316

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.

YARD SALES Sat & Sun July 21 & 22 from 8am-5pm.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY EXTRAVAGANZA anything and everything Christmas.

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LEGAL NOTICES 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

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 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.

AMENDED 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-CP33-M, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the curator and the curator’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

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 July 12, 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 12 & July 19, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION Case No: 14-CA000028-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 26TH 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 4, BLOCK 5, ROCK HARBOR ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, AT PAGE 187, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A 1106 GRAND ST, KEY LARGO, FL 33037 Pursuant to the FINAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT entered in a case in said Court, the style of which is: JP Morgan Chase Plaintiff, VS. Mark Wile; MARK HERRE;

And the Docket Number of which is Number 14-CA-000028-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 of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

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: July 12 and July 19, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 18-CP-103-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JANE K. HORNE, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Jane K. Horne, deceased, whose date of death was March 4, 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

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES 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 12, 2018.

Personal Representative: Guy A. Willis 2432 Flagler Ave. Key West, Florida 33040 Attorney for Personal Representative: Lauren Y. Detzel Florida Bar Number: 253294 Brian M. Malec Florida Bar Number: 41498 DEAN MEAD 420 S. Orange Ave. Suite 700 Orlando, FL 32801 Telephone: (407) 841-1200 Fax: (407) 423-1831 E-Mail: Idetzel@ deanmead.com E-Mail: bmalec@ deanmead.com Secondary E-Mail: probate@deanmead. com

LEGAL NOTICES TRACY ANN STRATTON 566 Quaker Hill Road Magnolia, Delaware 19962 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 Publish: July 12 and July 19, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: CP-K-18-000150

Publish: July 12 and July 19, 2018

IN RE: ESTATE OF FRANCES S. VAN DERVEER, Decedent.

The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2018-CP-166-K JUDGE TIMOTHY J. KOENIG IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVID LEE VERMILLION, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DAVID LEE VERMILLION, deceased, whose date of death was June 3, 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 is: July 12, 2018.

Personal Representative:

The administration of the estate of FRANCES S. VAN DERVEER, deceased, whose date of death was December 24, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, File Number CP-K-18000150 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 is: July 12, 2018.

Personal Representative: Richard A. Van Derveer Attorney for Personal Representative: J. Eric Virgil, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0988898 Stacy B. Rubel, Esq. Florida Bar No. 84628 THE VIRGIL LAW FIRM 201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 705 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Telephone (305) 448-6333 Facsimile (305) 602-9269

LEGAL NOTICES E-Mail: eric@virgillaw. com stacy@virgillaw.com estephany@virgillaw.com

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NOTICE OF HEARING TO IMPOSE AND PROVIDE FOR COLLECTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS

Publish: July 12 and July 19, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 2018-DR-643-K Division: Family ORIEL GREAUX, Petitioner, and ANETRA CHRISTIAN, Respondent, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: ANETRA CHRISTIAN 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 ORIEL GREAUX, whose address is 1250A David Porter Road, Key West, FL 33040, on or before August 13, 2018, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, 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: July 7, 2018 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Mandy Morris Deputy Clerk Publish: July 12, July 19, July 26, and August 2, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers

Notice is hereby given that the City of Marathon, Florida, will conduct a public hearing to consider the imposition of special assessments against certain parcels of property located in the City. The hearing will be held at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, on August 14, 2018 at the City of Marathon Council Chambers, 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida, for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed Assessment Area and assessments. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the City at (305) 289-4130, at least five days prior to the public hearing. All affected property owners have a right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections with the City within 20 days of this notice. If a person wishes to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at the hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made.

The assessments have been proposed to fund the on-going maintenance of stormwater collection and treatment facilities. The assessment for each parcel of property will be based, in part, on the number of equivalent residential units attributable to such parcel. The maximum annual assessment is estimated to be $120.00 per ERU. A more specific description is set forth in the Preliminary Assessment Resolution adopted by the City Council on July 27, 2010. Copies of the Preliminary Assessment Resolution and the preliminary Assessment Roll are available for inspection at the offices of the City Manager, located at 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida.

The assessments will be collected on the non-ad valorem tax bill, as authorized by Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes.

Failure to pay the assessments will cause a tax certificate to be issued against the property which many result in a loss of title. If you have any questions, please contact Stormwater Utility at (305) 289-5005.

CITY OF MARATHON, FLORIDA Publish: July 19, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF HEARING TO IMPOSE AND PROVIDE FOR COLLECTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR SERVICE AREAS 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 AND 7 (Including Little Venice and the Supplemental Assessment Program)

Notice is hereby given that the City of Marathon, Florida, will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the existing wastewater assessments against certain parcels of property located in the City and approve the special assessment roll for service areas 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 (including Little Venice and the Supplemental Assessment Program). The hearing will be held at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, on August 14, 2018 at the City of Marathon Council Chambers, 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida for the purpose of receiving public comment on the assessments and their collection on the tax bill. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the City at (305) 289-4130, at least five days prior to the public hearing. All affected property owners have a right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections with the City within 20 days of this notice. If a person wishes to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at the hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made.

The Assessments were originally imposed in 2008, 2009, and 2011 to fund construction of wastewater collection and treatment facilities. The assessment for each parcel of property is based, in part, on the number of equivalent dwelling units attributable to such parcel, and, in part, on the number of connections attributable to such parcel. Unless prepaid, the annual assessment will include your share of the principal, interest and collection cost. The maximum annual assessment is estimated to be $415 per EDU and $93 per Connection for Service Areas 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7, and Little Venice is levied at $308.82 per connection. A more specific description is set forth in the Initial Assessment Resolution adopted by the City Council on June 24, 2008 and June 9, 2009. Copies of the Initial Assessment Resolution, the plans and specifications for the wastewater collection and treatment facilities, and the preliminary Assessment Roll are available for inspection at the offices of the City Manager, located at 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida.

The assessments will be collected on the ad valorem tax bill, as authorized by Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. Failure to pay the assessments will cause a tax certificate to be issued against the property which may result in a loss of title. The City Council intends to collect the assessments in not to exceed twenty (20) annual assessments, the first of which was included on the ad valorem tax bill mailed in November 2009. Future annual assessments may be prepaid at the option of the property owner.

If you have any questions, please contact the Wastewater Utility at (305) 289-5005.

CITY OF MARATHON, FLORIDA Publish: July 19, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

THE MOORINGS MM 81.5

Seeking self-motivated people for

• General Housekeeping • Reservation Associate • Beach Attendant

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.

Email Resumes to: info@mooringsvillageandspa.com or pick up an application at 123 Beach Rd., Islamorada

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

Office Manager

Air Conditioning Service Technician / Installer

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

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

Drug Free

Apply at:

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

F/T HOUSEKEEPER We offer a competitive wage and benefits program.

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

119 Captain’s Court, Plantation Key, FL (MM90) 11AM • SATURDAY • JULY 21, 11AM • SUNDAY • JULY 22

Thomasville & Tommy Bahama Furniture • Dining Room Set • 3pc Sofa • Recliner • TV’s • Bookcases Art • Jewelry • Bronzes • Additional Items Cash/Credit Cards/15% BP AuctionCompanyofAmerica.com AB1 &1144/AU2/305-573-1616

WE ARE HIRING FOR: Part Time Café Help

Hours are 9:30-5 on Wed and Thursday. Duties include taking orders from customers, handling cash, cooking and serving. Must be 18 yrs. or older.

Full or P/T Guest Services

Answer phones, take reservations and greeting Customers with a smile. Cashier responsibilities, must be able to multi task.

Dive Instructor

Responsible for safety of guests & marine life during Coral Reef Snorkel Encounters.

Aquarium Encounters 11710 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

2735 Overseas Highway Marathon 305-289-1748

HERON HOUSE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY IS REOPENING!

Plantation Key Nursing Center

PUBLIC AUCTION-FL KEYS

And looking for 1 more Direct Care Worker to help our clients with daily tasks, appointments, cooking and life skills.

Must be a caring individual with clean driver’s license. No experience necessary. 2 shifts available. We will train on the rest!

Coco Plum Dr. location.

The Guidance/Care Center, Inc, a division of

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

Hospitality / Hotel / Beach Resort

Front desk agent needed for Continental Inn condo rental office

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

is now hiring for Afternoon & Evening Shifts.

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

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

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

MARATHON Registered Nurse (PT/FT) Provide care to clients admitted to in-patient unit Behavioral Health Tech (PT/FT) Assist RNs with admission, care, & discharge of clients Peer Specialist & Drop In Technician (PT) Counselor (FT) Provide services to Personal Growth Center Clients Maintenance Specialist (FT) Handle Maintenance requests, perform inspections

KEY WEST Children’s Behavioral Health Therapist Provide Services to Out-Patient Children Children’s Case Manager Provide Services to Out-Patient Children

Background/Drug Screening Required.

TO APPLY: www.westcare.com/page/get-involved_02F Then search location EOE M/F/D/V

CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH Full-Time Position Open • Maintenance Worker For: City Building and Grounds Maintenance. Hourly position: $20.00 per hour with 6 month review. Full Benefit Package including Health Insurance, FRS Retirement, Paid vacation, sick and holidays, etc.

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Valid driver’s license. Ability to operate mowing equipment and various power tools. 2 yrs. experience.

Pick-up an application at City of Key Colony Beach City Hall, 600 West Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051. 305 289-1212, Option 2 or on-line at www.keycolonybeach.net; “City Documents” ; “Forms”; “Employment Application” Equal Opportunity Employer

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M-Sat

11 AM – 2 AM Closed Sun

Full Menu Available 11 AM Until 2 AM Most Major Insurance Companies Accepted

*Early Bird BOGO 4-6 PM

*Order Online

Marathongrillandalehouse.com Full Menu Available 11 AM – 2 AM

*Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials

Taco Tuesday $2 Each for Beef, Chicken or Pork 6 – 10 PM

Tim Dee & Jim Hill It only takes a capful of water to breed over 300 mosquitoes.

Help protect your friends, family and neighbors from mosquito-borne diseases by walking around your yard and dumping water out weekly!

For service requests or fish, www.keysmosquito.org or 305.292.7190

Text KEYS to 90407 for our Catalog

SOLD Sandra Rodriguez, Realtor (305) 923-1911 431 50th Street Gulf, Marathon Congratulations to Our Buyers

Wednesday

Ladies Ladies Night Night Team Trivia 9 PM

100 Craft Beers 30 On Tap

Thursday Thursday WING WING NIGHT NIGHT 6 – 10 PM • 35¢ Wings

Friday Prime Rib

Tim Dee & Jim Hill

Saturday

10 PM Late Night Dance Party Presented by

DJ Maja

Late Night Everynight!

Full Menu Till 2 AM Happy Hour 10-Midnight

5800 Overseas Highway • Gulfside Village Plaza MM 50

Marathon • 305-743-5888

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

HELP WANTED Plumbing Service Technician

• WILL TRAIN • Must have driver’s license with clean record, be willing to work and have the ability to learn.

Fax resume to: (305) 853-0902 or pickup an application at our office: 93911 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier.

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

FULL TIME OPENINGS

LINE SERVICE PERSONNEL

Greet and fuel aircraft.

Prior aviation experience preferred.

Clean driving record required.

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

Front Desk Agent • Night Auditor Room Attendant • Laundry Attendant Houseperson Please apply on line at www.spottswood.com/careers or on site at 13201Overseas Highway, Marathon.

EOE m/f/d/v

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Coordinate aircraft transactions.

Prior customer service experience a plus.

Competitive wages, excellent benefits, and a fun work environment.

Castaway Waterfront Restaurant 1406 Oceanview Ave, Marathon

HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS IN MARATHON:

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

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

Excellent Benefit Package

Contact Kris Later kris.later@marathonaviation.com (305) 743-3717

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

EOE/Drug-free workplace

EOE/m/f/d/v

The Hammocks at Marathon

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES $1,000 Sign-on Bonus!

• Front Desk Associate/ Relief Night Auditor • Maintenance Technician • Common Area Attendant

We Buy Gold Locally!

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn

EOE m/f/d/v

We now have an opening!

FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME

SERVER BARTENDER

$Bonus Pay$ • Apply in person

S.S. Wreck MM59, Grassy Key

Townsquare Mall Marathon

(next to Dolphin Research Center)

Open Tues-Sun 11am

GREAT BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 4 Weeks Paid Time Off 401(k) with Company Match & much more

JOB OPENINGS MAINTENANCE ENGINEER SECURITY GUARD GUEST SERVICE AGENT TELEPHONE AGENT NIGHT AUDITOR

TO APPLY:

Online > jobs.bluegreenvacations.com In Person > The Hammocks at Marathon 1688 Overseas Highway, Gulf Side, Mile Marker 48, Marathon Or Call > Andre at 305.743.9009

eoe

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

Apply on line at Spottswood.com/careers

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Long Term Rentals

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

SEEKING AMAZING TALENT Current Job Openings: FT General Maintenance Engineer Lic. Nail Technician Great pay and benefits.

Key West's friendliest staff and working environment.

APPLY IN PERSON AT ZERO DUVAL

Sales Associates

Full Time & Part Time $12.00 per hour/ Great Benefits!

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

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

for the following positions:

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

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

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

2BR/1BA 1/2 Duplex $1600/mo. Pets ok.

NOW HIRING

Marathon, Big Pine, Key West and Stock Island Locations

ASSISTANT MANAGERS $12-$16 per hour

2BR/1BA Condo $1950/mo. No pets.

2BR/2BA Canal-front Home with ocean views- furnished. $2250/mo.

1st, last and security deposit required.

Call 305-743-8328

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.

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

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

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

NEED EMPLOYEES? HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your classified ad here for only $55/week in 30,000 copies from Key Largo to Key West. Call (305) 743-0844 Today!

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

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let’s do business - (305) 743-0844

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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 •

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Florida Solar Contractor CVC 56734

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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

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

Lic#SP-3562

DISSATISFIED WITH YOUR INSURANCE SETTLEMENT? WE REOPEN PRIOR CLAIMS, EVEN IF YOU SETTLED OR MADE REPAIRS

DON’T PAY US UNLESS WE RECOVER MORE MONEY FOR YOU DEAL DIRECTLY AND CALL NOW

ALLIED ADJUSTER SERVICES 305-389-8852 Public Adjuster for Irma, Matthew, Sandy, Wilma, Georges THIS IS A SOLICITATION FOR BUSINESS. IF YOU HAVE HAD A CLAIM FOR AN INSURED PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE AND YOU ARE SATISFIED WITH THE PAYMENT BY YOUR INSURER, YOU MAY DISREGARD THIS ADVERTISMENT.

Only $50 Puts Your Business Card Here

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We Do Installations!

Licensed & Insured

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

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

Angel Lewis

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NEW & REPAIR

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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

GARAGE DOOR

Barbara Sanchez Home & Offices Expertly Cleaned Fast Dependable Service

SERVICE AT ITS BEST!

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

Excellent References Upon Request SALES, SERVICE, INSTALLATION - RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

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Sportfishing Adventures

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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!

Manicures • Pedicures Acrylics • Gelish • Facials • Waxing

5177 Overseas Highway

(Between Office Depot & Main Post Office)

www.marathonhairandnailsalon.com

MARCH HARE MARINE SERVICES

cell:

Nails by Ivis

Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-1631

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

office:

305-766-0819 305-924-0179

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

12 Bay Drive, Saddlebunch

30463 Hawk Lane, Big Pine

601 92nd Street Ocean, Marathon

2341 Sombrero Blvd, Marathon

3/1 • 1,370 SF • Concrete Seawall Private Boat Ramp • Tile Throughout Custom Cabinetry • Large Florida Room Covered Paver Patio • 2015 Roof MLS# 580977 • $489,000

3/2 • 1,882 SF • 73’ of Concrete Dockage 2 Car Garage • Enclosed Storage Area Offered with Adjacent 7,500 SF Lot No Neighbors on Either Side MLS# 581016 • $697,000

3/2 • 1,144 SF • Centrally Located Split Floor Plan for Added Privacy 2 Storage Sheds • Metal Roof • Porch Well Maintained Interior • New A/C Unit MLS#580969 • $237,000

3/2 • 2,293 SF • Canal Front Pool Home Beautifully Updated • 15k lb. Boat Lift 40’ of Dockage • New Metal Roof Impact Windows & Doors • Large Deck MLS# 580727 • $1,150,000

KAREN QUIST • 305-942-3151 MICHELE ADAMS • 305-849-1270

WALTER CEBALLOS • 305-562-0819

ALICIA LUND • 305-431-0577 LYNN B. LUCAS • 305-393-0559

TERESA YEIDER • 305-879-5474 BRENDA TORRELLA • 305-481-0555

1575 Yellowtail Drive, Marathon

7203 Gulf of Mexico Blvd, Marathon

390 4th Street, Key Colony

5081 Sunset Village Dr, Duck Key

2/2.1 • 900 SF • Overlooks Tom’s Harbor Steps Away from Newly Remodeled Pool Stainless Steel Appliances • Covered Porch Licensed Rental • Close to Marina MLS#580990 • $459,000 LYNN B. LUCAS • 305-393-0559

2/2.1 • 1,759 SF • Furnished • Large Tiki 2/2.1 • 1,602 SF • Condo in Gated Complex 2/2 • 960 SF • East Facing Half Duplex 60’ of Concrete Dockage • Metal Roof Double Master Suites • Tennis Courts • Gym Updated Kitchen & Baths • Tile Floors Easy Boating Access to Gulf & Ocean Resort Size Heated Pool & Spa • Club House Partially Furnished • 30’ Concrete Seawall Licensed Rental w/ Future Bookings Tropically Landscaped Grounds Easy Boating Access • Above Flood MLS#577855 • $699,000 MLS# 580618 • $240,000 MLS# 579749 • $481,500 LYNN B. LUCAS • 305-393-0559

LYNN B. LUCAS • 305-393-0559

LYNN B. LUCAS • 305-393-0559

Little Conch Key, A Private Island

102 N. Indies Drive, Duck Key

4 +/- Acre Private Island • 2 Luxury Balinese Inspired Homes, 4,152 SF Each • 2 Pools 16 Transient Rights • 6 Market Rates Rights • 6 Vacant Lots • Great Development Opportunity or Leave as Private Island Estate • Only 15 Min. to Airport, Dining, Shopping & More!

MLS# 579430 • $13,000,000

3/3 • 1,872 SF • Ground Level • Above Flood • 199’ of Open Water Frontage Over 110’ of Concrete Seawall Dockage • Private Boat Ramp • Garage Cathedral Ceilings • Coral Rock Fire Place • Spacious Grounds • Tiki Hut MLS# 580842 • $1,475,000

GINGER HENDERSON • 305-731-5751

LYNN B. LUCAS • 305-393-0559 JODY OWEN • 305-923-1902