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SPREADING KINDNESS

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hildren and adults took part in painting “kindness rocks” at Maid 2 Order restaurant in Tavernier on Oct. 14. The event, hosted by Amberly Bowles of the Florida Keys Rocks Club, provided kids and adults with rocks and painting supplies. Maid 2 Order provided food, and agents with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations were on hand to show off their service boat. The painted rocks will be placed throughout the community for people to find and enjoy the artwork or affirmation. Some rocks may contain a hashtag on the back that you can share with the internet or possibly earn you a free meal at a local restaurant.

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DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly 1. Jacobo Gutierrez, 5, searches for a rock to paint during a painted kindness rocks event at Maid 2 Order restaurant in Tavernier.

2. Sofia Clinton-Dri, 6, left, Luxe Goodrich, 6, and her sister Lela Goodrich, 8, participate in a painted kindness rocks event at Maid 2 Order restaurant in Tavernier.

3. Maid 2 Order sous chef Merv Dean shows a rock to chef and restaurant owner David Fulmer that she painted in his likeness.

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NUMBER OF THE WEEK One in five Florida residents is an immigrant, while nearly one in eight is a native-born U.S. citizen with at least one immigrant parent, according to the American Immigration Council.

About 380,000 immigrant business owners accounted for 30.7 percent of all self-employed Florida residents in 2015 and generated $5.6 billion in business income.

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t’s a common antibiotic for treating bronchitis and other bacterial infections in humans, and now scientists are experimenting with amoxicillin to see if it can treat stony coral tissue loss disease in the Keys.

The Board of County Commissioners heard an update at Wednesday’s meeting in Marathon about the coral disease that has been spreading through South Florida reefs for the last four years.

Its rapid progression and high rates of mortality among Florida Keys corals have been alarming for biologists, who say they’re doing everything they can to stop the disease from destroying entire colonies of stony corals.

John Hunt, program administrator for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, told the BOCC that antibiotics are being tested on a small scale on infected corals.

“We’ve gotten approval to start using amoxicillin that we mix up in certain types of epoxies, and it delivers it to the coral, not to the water,” he said, adding the water and sediment are further tested to make sure the antibiotic has not spread to surrounding areas. “We’re trying to treat corals at the individual level, but not on a large scale yet.”

The process involves mixing the adhesive with the antibiotic in powder form and “mushing it onto the coral,” Hunt said. “It hardens on the outside and tends to release the antibiotic into the coral.”

Whether it will work as a cure for the infection is unknown, but it’s worth a try, Hunt said.

“We’ve lost the ability for corals to recover unless we take action,” he said.

The trials are happening in spots off of Marathon and the Lower Keys.

Back in late 2014, coral disease incidents were reported near Key Biscayne by staff of the state Department of Environmental Protection and area scientists. In a year’s time, nearly 55 linear miles of reef experienced widespread disease, according to the environmental agency. By 2016-17, the disease continued to spread as far north as Palm Beach County and south to Lower Matecumbe.

Overseas Traffic Representatives from Aecom gave a presentation on traffic data in and out of the Keys. Using cellphone data from 2016-17, Jillian Scholler did a study on where Keys visitors come from and where they’re going and found: The use of a personal vehicle to get to the Keys went from 19 percent to 26 percent year over year among people traveling Keyswide.

A majority of visitors to the Keys live in Florida.

In the winter months, Marathon had a higher percentage of visitors than Key Largo, and in the summer months, Key Largo had a higher percentage of visitors than Marathon.

From 2016 to 2017, about 30 percent of visitors in the Keys were from out of state, a majority from the Northeast in the wintertime, and from Georgia and Texas in the summertime.

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Eric Carlson, left, and Ken Davis discuss the issues at an Oct. 11 forum in Islamorada.

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CIVIL I EXCHANGE Village council forum covers top Upper Keys issues KATIE ATKINS katie@keysweekly.com

slamorada residents are just as passionate about Upper Keys issues as the five candidates vying to represent them in two seats on the village council.

The Islamorada Chamber of Commerce had a chance to showcase candidate views at its Oct. 11 forum at Founders Park Community Center.

Peter Bacheler, incumbent Cheryl Meads and Dave Purdo are running for seat 2 on the five-member council, while Eric Carlson and Ken Davis are running for seat 4 in the nonpartisan, at-large election. Voters had the chance to hear where the candidates stand on issues like housing, bed tax funding, election restructuring, and other current issues like the plastic straw ban and FDOT’s plans for a pedestrian bridge.

HOUSING All candidates stressed the need for more workforce housing, with Purdo suggesting the village invest in property to build it. Bacheler said he wants to provide incentives to build affordable housing, and eliminate application fees and building permit fees for contractors. Carlson agreed with Bacheler, while Meads said, “We’re doing everything we can, and have a great affordable housing committee working to fix it.” Davis said he’s been talking to the U.S. Coast Guard about a housing study, and he’d like to see resorts get more involved in providing housing for employees.

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Pete Bacheler, left, and Dave Purdo, right, are challenging incumbent Cheryl Meads for seat 2.

BED TAX Last year, the village supported Monroe County Commissioners when they restricted unused bed tax funds from being used for advertising. When candidates were asked whether they would support reversing the measure and increasing advertising, especially post-Hurricane Irma, Davis, Bacheler and Meads said yes, they’d like to see Islamorada advertised more. Carlson and Purdo said Islamorada is not ready for an influx of visitors. “Until the village is completed, I don’t see advertising something that’s half-finished,” Carlson said. “Until we get back on our feet from Irma, I’m not in favor of that,” Purdo said.

ELECTION RESTRUCTURING Candidates were asked a two-part question about proposed changes to the way council members are elected, and creating districts to be represented. Meads said she’s up for any changes the community wants, while Bacheler said he’s in favor of the system in place. Purdo suggested staggered terms with the top votegetters winning. Carlson said he would not object to longer terms, and agreed with Davis, who said there is no need for geographic districts in Islamorada.

“I think we should stagger the terms,” Davis said. “Catastrophic would be replacing five people in one year.”

All except Meads said they support a referendum on the November ballot to stagger terms. “And I don’t mind running every two years,” she said.

BRIDGE & STRAWS Next year, FDOT will fund the construction of a $3 million pedestrian bridge at Founders Park. Plastic straws have also been a hot topic, since the council proposed banning them this summer.

Carlson, Davis and Meads said they support the bridge, while Bacheler and Purdo said they do not. “I’m totally against it. I think it’s a waste of money,” Purdo said. “I don’t think the bridge has been vetted enough. I think we need to hear more,” Bacheler said.

Carlson said he approves of a village program not allowing straws at Founders Park to see if it works in the rest of the village; Davis said recycling needs to be “attacked at a greater level than plastic straws”; Bacheler and Meads did not elaborate on how they feel about a straw ban; and Purdo said recycling needs to go beyond plastic straws. “If we’re going to introduce something, let’s make all the stores start using paper bags instead of plastic,” Purdo said.

A full video of the forum can be viewed at islamorada.fl.us.

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John Jacob Housman was known as the Wrecker King of Indian Key. JOHN WESLEY JARVIS

hen it comes to wreckers in the Florida Keys, none is more colorful than John Jacob Housman. One of nine children, Housman was born on Staten Island in 1799. The son of an oysterman, he grew up sailing New York’s harbors and lake passages. Housman’s father sufficiently believed in his son’s seamanship to declare him master of his 56-foot schooner the William Henry. In 1822, the young Mr. Housman decided on a change of scenery, hoisted the sails on the William Henry, and set his compass for the West Indies.

Housman subsequently encountered the Florida Reef. The boat suffered damage. He was forced to seek safe harbor and repair at Key West.

Housman would stay in Key West and enter the wrecking industry, though he and Key West would not get along. Their argument was brought to public light in the wake of the salvage of the ship Revenge in 1825. At the conclusion of the operation, Housman sailed away with the salvaged cargo on a northern heading. When word reached Key West, people who knew Housman were convinced he was taking the salvaged items to Charleston, S.C. The laws governing the Florida Territory stipulated that all items salvaged in territorial waters were to be taken to ports at either St. Augustine or Key West for adjudication. When the William Henry arrived in St. Augustine, Housman discovered that Key West resident Fielding A. Browne had charged he had “defied the civil and military authorities of this place to proceed to Charleston to dispose of his cargo.” Browne went so far with his charge of theft that he compelled Captain Brown of the U.S. revenue cutter Florida to chase down Housman and place him under arrest. Fielding A. Browne, by the way, would go on to become Key West’s second mayor.

Innocent of the charges, Housman responded to Browne’s statements in a letter dated Oct. 29, 1825 and published in the East Coast Herald. In the letter he threatened to “take another occasion to lay before the public, a history of the impartial and disinterested conduct of the gentlemen of many avocations at Key West, in their disposal of property falling under their control, and it will then be fairly understood whether there was more wisdom or folly in my giving preference to a decision at St. Augustine over one at Key West.”

Housman would later move his base of operations north to Indian Key where he would be remembered, at least in lore, as the Wrecker King of Indian Key. Brad Bertelli is curator of the Keys History & Discovery Center.

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Part 4

WHAT HAPPENS IN

By Frank Greenman & Sara Matthis

n a little more than five years, new development will come to a grinding halt in the Florida Keys. At least, that is what the State of Florida has decreed for the islands it has designated an “Area of Critical Concern.” Beginning in 2023, it will no longer issue NEW building permits for Keys municipalities.

None. Zilch. Zip. Nada. If this comes to pass, what happens next? Will landowners sue because the state (and local governments) is gutting the value of their investment by preventing them from building their dream home on their vacant lot? Will that raise taxes?

What will happen to real estate values?

Will builders be out of business? The ramifications are wide and far-reaching. The future starts now.

— Frank Greenman is a retired general land use attorney living in the Florida Keys.

He practiced for 38 years, as well as was one of the first councilmen elected to the City of Marathon, established in 1999.

Sara Matthis is the editor of the Weekly Newspapers.

#1 How we got to this point (Sept. 27, 2018) #2 The hurricane evacuation model’s influence on development (Oct. 4, 2018) #3 What the “takings” lawsuit might look like (Oct. 11, 2018) #4 Options to avert chaos (Oct. 18, 2018) #5 In conclusion … (Oct. 25, 2018) ast week, the installment detailed the most-talked-about, and worst-case, scenario come 2023 when the state no longer allows new development in the Keys — the takings lawsuits. Using the high side of the equation, there could be as many as 10,000 buildable lots left in the Florida Keys. In 2018, the average lot cost is $200,000. The value of the buildable lots, then, is approximately $2 billion in 2018.

If there is no policy change between now and 2023, it is likely the affected property owners would sue the state and local governments for an illegal taking of their property, and obtain judgments. If the state refuses to contribute to the settlements, then local governments would be subject to collection. In this case, local governments could raise taxes, reduce services, and borrow money to pay the judgments and the Keys fall into a feudal/dependent status with the state for minimum services, while high taxes stifle investment and harm business and property owners. Yikes.

But nature abhors a vacuum and a couple of factors could change the landscape before 2023. The first is the new census scheduled for 2020. Much of the rate-of-growth restrictions are based on population and demographics.

The second is the new state leadership that will be put in place in the midterm election next month. Here are some other scenarios to head off chaos.

Please send your thoughts and comments about this issue to sara@keysweekly.com. Comments will be gathered and published, as space permits, with the author’s name and hometown. All of the articles will be available at keysweekly.com as they publish.

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SCENARIO NO. 1: BUY ’EM OUT. Working on the plausible assumption that property owners who can’t build would rather be bought out than have to sue and await an iffy outcome, the county could step up its land-buying efforts. Since 1988, the Monroe County Land Authority has spent $100 million buying both conservation and affordable housing plots. The state also makes funds available through the Stewardship Act and the Florida Forever program. The result is a large reduction in the number of affected property owners, and a more manageable risk to tax dollars. The other option is what’s called accessory use, or as the county calls it “less than fee.” The properties remain on the tax roll, but government purchases and retires the building right. Property owners can leave the lot vacant for privacy, or get permits for secondary uses such as a garage or pool.

A flexible addendum to this program would be setting aside certain tracts of land that could support residential growth, and trading rights on this tract for properties that can’t be built on in the rest of the county.

ALTERNATE SCENARIO NO. 2: IT’S THE STATE’S PROBLEM. When 2023 rolls around, local governments could continue to issue permits in defiance of the state. If the state wants to stop building in the Keys, the theory goes, let the state enforce it. This also may reduce the liability exposure of local governments, which would not be taking a property owner’s right to build. However, the state may not sit idly by while this hot potato gets passed to them. The state could sue the local governments to enforce its sovereignty, and also obtain a judicial determination of the Keys governments’ liability in the taking cases.

ALTERNATE SCENARIO NO. 3: IF IT AIN’T BROKE, DON’T FIX IT. For more than 30 years, local governments have improved building codes, enforced environmental restraints, and otherwise followed a state-approved comprehensive plan. The 2023 moratorium, imposed in 1992, is increasingly out of date and arbitrary. With the improvements in sewage, storm water regulation, transportation, and hurricane preparedness, there is no need for the draconian prohibition on building. The state could lift the rate-of-growth restriction that would stop all new development, and continue to manage the time-release of new building allocations.

ALTERNATE SCENARIO NO. 4: FIX THE EVACUATION MODEL. If the state is going to premise a building moratorium on efficient hurricane evacuation, then the need for a better model is paramount.

There is a wide gap between the reality of hurricane evacuations and the hurricane evacuation model used as a growth management tool.

As the current evacuation model calculates 3,500 persons evacuated per hour, and the number of vacant lots is estimated to be somewhere between 3,500 and 10,000, it would only take 1 to 3 hours more (based on the evacuation models used) to evacuate if all unimproved property were developed. With a recalculated model, the additional evacuees may fold into existing plans without any effect on public safety.

ALTERNATE SCENARIO NO. 5: MORE “GIFTS.” The state’s gift of an additional 1,300 affordable housing allocations — awarded after Hurricane Irma — reduced the scale of the crisis facing the Keys. Not only does it provide an avenue to build new affordable housing that meets hurricane code, it also prolongs the moment the Keys run out of building allocations, even if they are only “beneficial” in that a property owner who wants to build a mansion may be legally satisfied with an affordable, deed-restricted building right. The most recent gift of affordable building rights issued by the state comes with “strings,” such as different evacuation requirements and ownership stipulations. Whether or not these can be enforced is currently in question, as is the state and local governments’ will to enforce such rules.

To see the number of allocations remaining for Layton and Key Colony Beach, please see the full story online at www.keysweekly.com *These tallies do not include the “1,300” extra affordable housing units offered by Gov. Rick Scott in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

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CALCULATING A MOVING TARGET

How many allocations and lots are left?

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rying to determine how many building allocations are left, and how many lots will be “exposed” in 2023 when the state stops issuing building rights, is a little bit like skeet shooting. The target is constantly moving.

The Weekly asked local governments to tally up what’s left, but the result is not a perfect number, for a variety of reasons. One, not every entity is counting lots or the number might not be up-to-date. The second is that every allocation that is handed out may not result in a completed home or building.

To wit: “Our (allocations) are in various states of being requested, awarded, issued, completed and c’o’ed,” said Emily Schemper, acting senior director of planning and environmental resources in Monroe County.

Some building permits are issued, but never constructed. The permit expires and is either put back into the pool or set aside for a process called “administrative relief.” In other cases, especially in the case of affordable housing developments, the projects may need some type of preliminary approval in the form of permits, before the officials can apply for financing. If the financing falls through, the affordable housing allocations go back into the pot.

With those caveats, here’s what is left to be issued before 2023*: MONROE COUNTY Affordable building rights: 550 Market rate building rights: 630 Buildable lots: 8,700 “The last time we did a count of privately owned parcels in unincorporated Monroe County was in 2012,” said Emily Schemper, acting senior director of planning and environmental resources in Monroe County. “Since that time, some of the parcels have received building allocations, some land has been donated to the county, and some lots purchased by the county or state.”

The number of buildable lots above does not reflect all of the $100 million Monroe County has spent since 1988 acquiring conservation lands and lands for affordable housing. The county also instituted a “less than fee” program (see scenario No. 1).

KEY WEST Affordable building rights: 271 Market rate building rights: 271 Vacant lots: 200 The city’s last count of vacant lots was conducted eight years ago, in some cases by volunteers. According to City Planning Director Patrick Wright, it is “very rough.” The city also has a sepa-

rate pool of what it calls “beneficial use” building rights (other municipalities call them administrative relief). There are just over 100 — enough to satisfy the approximate number of vacant, residential lots in city limits. And, all unused market rate allocations can be converted into affordable housing permits (although the inverse is not true).

“With the foresight of our predecessors, we preserved those allocations for beneficial use,” said Key West City Manager Jim Scholl. Key West also seems to have enough affordable housing allocations left to build on the larger parcels of land on Stock Island and the Truman Annex. City leaders also see the benefit of transferring affordable building allocations to places like Big Coppitt (The Quarry project), that would serve residents who work in Key West, but reside outside of it. “When the city chooses to do so, it will benefit the city,” Scholl said. “We’re not going to transfer building rights to Key Largo.”

MARATHON Affordable building rights: 14 Market rate building rights: 87 Buildable lots: 797 City of Marathon estimates there are about 400 vacant parcels that qualify as conservation lots — basically unbuildable.

City Planning Director George Garrett said there are 70 allocations in the administrative relief pool.

The City of Marathon has already begun the process of amending its land use and comp plans to accept Gov. Rick Scott’s “gift” of an extra 300 units for affordable housing. Already, the Seaview Commons project has applied for 64 of those, specifically from the anticipated windfall.

ISLAMORADA Affordable building rights: 40 Market rate building rights: 121 Lots: 525 The Village of Islamorada is addressing the “no new development” deadline in a variety of ways — purchasing property for conservation, affordable housing and incentives for affordable housing development. Village Manager Seth Lawless estimates the city has about 500 lots that will be vacant come 2023, but the data on how many of those lots are “buildable” — in other words, not environmentally sensitive — is not available.

Lawless said the village is experiencing increased interest in affordable housing developments. “They are mostly small and medium sized projects, up to about 50 units,” he said.

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PICTURE OF THE WEEK

WINTER WAVES

During the winter it’s not uncommon to hop in at the reef and find yourself immediately surrounded by moon jellyfish. At times it seems like these guys can come out of nowhere and seem to run on forever. They come in waves and can be so thick that swimming through while avoiding stings is close to impossible. As a photographer, they offer some of my favorite photo opportunities all year; just gotta remember to wear a wetsuit or rash guard and have a bottle of vinegar on board for sting relief.

IAN WILSON/Keys Weekly

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t sounds super creepy but is all too real. It’s called “video voyeurism” and it is happening in the Keys. Recently, a male sales clerk was arrested for allegedly recording women customers in a bathroom at a Circle K at MM 92.

By chance, a teenage girl found a cell phone inside a toilet paper dispenser and reported it. The clerk was arrested.

But this hasn’t been the only alleged case.

“There are a small number of cases but definitely an uptick,” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay. “It’s like a needle in a haystack, so catching them is a fluke, but video voyeurism is happening.”

The sheriff warns no public bathroom is 100 percent safe.

It isn’t just women being targeted.

Last June, a 32-year-old Big Pine Key man was arrested for allegedly placing a video camera in the stall of a men’s bathroom on Big Pine. In 2017, an Islamorada man allegedly taped a 21-year-girl in his condo; another man, wanted for 14 accounts of alleged voyeurism in the Upper Keys involving two underage victims, was arrested in Washington state.

“They aren’t just using smart phones, but pinhole cameras with bluetooth the size of erasers that can be easily hidden,” said Ramsay. Some cameras are made to look like coat hooks. He warns men and women to take two minutes to check any bathroom, public or private, and look for anything that seems oddly angled or slightly out of place.

“It’s people with the slightest bit of control, like store employees, homeowners and even roommates. They can be pretty bold about it.” While public bathrooms are obvious, there have been cases in private homes, as well as libraries and schools throughout the state. Ramsay advises that if there is suspicion, do not confront the store employee or homeowner but leave and contact law enforcement to handle the situation.

Video voyeurism is defined as when a person uses an imaging device to secretly view someone in a private area without permission. For those over 19, it is a third degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison, and with a prior conviction, it is a second degree felony with a penalty of up to 15 years in prison.

“It’a part of life now; everyone has access to a camera, so be cautious and suspicious,” said the sheriff.

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Video voyeurism in the Keys HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com

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Under Florida Statute 810.145, the crime of video voyeurism is committed when a person motivated by amusement, entertainment, sexual arousal, gratification, or profit intentionally uses an imaging device without permission to secretly view: Another person dressing, undressing, or privately exposing their body; or under or through another person’s clothing, for the purpose of viewing the other person’s body or undergarments.

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Your place for family fun since 1976

Come join us at mm 77.5

305 664-8070

learn more @

robbies.com KEYS HISTORY & DISCOVERY CENTER PRESENTS

HOW TALL TALES RESHAPE LOCAL HISTORY Brad Bertelli,

New Locatio This Lec n! ture Only!

Presented By

Curator, Florida Keys History & Discovery Center

Join Discovery Center Curator Brad Bertelli as he explores some of the different ways Upper Keys history has been reshaped by local legend and tall tales. When the Seminoles attacked Indian Key in 1840, were they just out to kill Housman because he told the government he would kill them all for $200 each? Were Flagler’s railroad workers really fed manatees corralled at the Cowpen Keys? The Purple Isles, where exactly did this mythical name originate, and how did a colorful story replace the name of a 60-foot schooner built on Plantation Key? From unreliable narrators to barstool historians, join Bertelli as he talks through some of the facts behind the “history” of these local tales and a few more.

Wednesday, October 24

Doors open at 5 p.m., Presentation at 6 p.m.

Keys History & Discovery Center Ocean Sotheby’s International Realty 81888 Overseas Hwy. Resort, On the property of the Islander Bayside, Islamorada Islamorada, MM 82 Oceanside RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED - 305-922-2237

Cost: Members free; $10 for non-members, includes cost of admission to exhibit.

Light appetizers and cash bar available.

For membership information and more, go to www.keysdiscovery.com Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

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VENDOR & EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

moteoceanfest.org Underwater and outdoor enthusiasts, ecotravelers and families are encouraged to join us for:

Mote's Islamorada Ocean Fest: A Community Celebration Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Founder's Park | 87000 Overseas Highway | Islamorada, FL 33036

Conservation and Environmental Exhibits Raffle Food Shopping Children's Fishing Clinics Live Performance by Howard Livingston & the MM24 Band

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TVM STUDENT OF THE WEEK

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / OCTOBER 18, 2018

JORDAN LUBIS SEVENTH GRADE

The Upper Keys Weekly is proud to partner with Treasure Village Montessori School faculty and students in choosing “The Student of the Week.” Recipients are chosen on qualifications including academic standing, athletics, outstanding achievements, community involvement, individuality and moral fortitude. We thank our future leaders and TVM for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Seadragon Pride,” and for giving us a glimpse into their world.

RV there yet?

What is something most people don’t know about you? I like to joke around with my friends outside of school.

And I’m a speed reader.

What organizations and activities are you involved with at TVM and why are they important to you? I like soccer. It’s a nice sport to play and watch.

Who is your all-time favorite teacher and why? Perhaps Ms. Hess … there are so many good teachers.

What are your plans after high school? To go to a top ten school and travel.

What does “a good education” mean to you? One that will be meaningful to get me far.

• 55+ Community on the Ocean • Full hook-up RV sites • Rents starting at $950 per/month • Free Wi-Fi • Call for information or to make an appointment (305) 451-2911

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What is the dumbest rule at your school? It’s hard, because I respect the rules. But we’re not allowed on the playground after fifth period.

What is something you know now that you didn’t know when you were younger?

I have a passion for language.

What do you hope to be remembered for at TVM? Being polite and committed to my education.

What is one favorite way to spend your spare time? Learning languages and reading.

Will you make the Keys your permanent home? Why or why not? I don’t believe so. I think I’ll move to a bigger city.

What four things would you like to accomplish before your 10year reunion? Obtain a degree, travel, live in a foreign country, speak other languages.

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / OCTOBER 18, 2018

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / OCTOBER 18, 2018 Look for the Mermaid at MM 82 Bayside!

You’re here….so are we!

Open for business and looking forward to seeing you.

- The Lorelei staff Breakfast Menu 7 am – 10:45 am 7 Days a Week Lunch & Dinner 11 am – 10 pm 305-664-2692 • www.loreleicabanabar.com

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Social Starters • Handcrafted Burgers/Sandwiches Big Salad Burger Bowls • Frozen Treats • Specialty Cocktails OPEN FOR LUNCH AND DINNER DAILY FROM 11:30AM-10PM

Located at Amara Cay Resort 80001 Overseas Highway, Islamorada amaracayresort.com (305) 664-0073

Islamorada Oct. 20th

Islamorada Zombie Pub Crawl

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Housekeeping Management Services for Hotels, Schools and Local Businesses

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History • Environmental Education • Research Daily Historical Tours At 10am, 12pm, & 2pm Environmental Education Programs • Summer Camps • Research (305) 743-5999 • www.pigeonkey.net

Call us at 305- 305-0393 or email actualmanagement@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook

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Fall Savings abound at your local Kmart!

Whether you need a costume for the neighbor’s Halloween party or decorations to make the house feel like Fall, We have you covered!

We have pumpkins and the tools you need to create the masterpiece the whole neighborhood will be jealous of! And don’t forget the little ones who can’t wait for the Candy! We have a large supply of everyone’s favorites!

Find us at Tradewinds Plaza 101499 Overseas Hwy Key Largo, Florida MM101 305 451-5017

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COMMUNITY NEWS

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / OCTOBER 18, 2018

In your 30s and don’t have a lot of time for workouts?

Cardio • Stretching • Ab Work • Strength Conditioning Affordable group classes and convenient private instruction available.

@ CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOL Drug testing, suspensions and fights SARA MATTHIS

sara@keysweekly.com

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102 Seminole Blvd. Tavernier FL, Suite 2 • (305) 453-0801

Travis W. Bennett, DMD

102965 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

305-451-2616

Sandy M. Brito, DMD

90290 Overseas Hwy, Suite 108, Tavernier, FL 33070

305-852-5099 www.EveryoneLovesaGentleDentist.com My Listing 105 Leserra Lane

Just Sold!

Keith Allen

Each Office is Individually Owned and Operated

SELLING THE KE YS WITH EASE! 305-481-5544 realkeys@bellsouth.net www.c21schwartz.com

Covering All The Keys From Key Largo To Key West Upper Keys Weekly 91760 O/S Hwy, Ste 3 Tavernier, FL 33070 305.363.2957

Marathon Weekly 9709 O/S Hwy Marathon, FL 33050 305.743.0844

Key West Weekly 5450 MacDonald Ave, Ste 5 Key West, FL 33040 305.453.6928

DRUG TESTING

By the end of the fall sports season, the Monroe County School District will have drug-tested 124 student athletes — roughly 30 at Coral Shores High School, 20 at Marathon High School and 50 at Key West High school. Students are tested in groups of eight, and no more than 15 percent of a particular team (volleyball or football, for example) are tested at one time.

According to district spokesperson Lynsey Saunders, “all tests have come back negative.” The one positive result came from a student who acknowledged beforehand having a prescription for the substance and provided proof.

The Monroe County School District is conducting a one-year trial of student athlete drug testing. After receiving the school board’s approval, the district announced it would distribute 200 tests evenly throughout the district, based on student athlete population at each high school.

Students must consent to drug testing. No consent means no sports participation. This includes consenting to further random testing at any time “upon reasonable suspicion.”

SPORTS SUSPENSION

Because of a fight that broke out on Oct. 5 between the Marathon High School and Coral Shores High School football teams, 13 students have been reprimanded by the Florida High School Athletic Association. At Coral Shores, three students received a one-game suspension, one student received a three-week suspension and two students received a six-week suspension.

At Marathon High School, five students received a one-game suspension and two students received a six-week suspension.

Both schools were fined. Coral Shores was fined $900 and Marathon High School was fined $1,000.

District spokesperson Lynsey Saunders said the FHSAA issued a formal reprimand with administrative probation through 2019-2020. Students must also go through a sportsmanship program.

SEEN AROUND TOWN

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / OCTOBER 18, 2018

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COMING HOME

Coral Shores takes game from Berean

T

he pageantry of homecoming at Coral Shores High School – including a wedding proposal – was backed up by a win on the football field against Berean Christian, when the Canes emerged winners by a score of 35-27.

—Weekly staff report DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly

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1. Coral Shores High School 2018 Homecoming King Valente ReynosoHeaton and Queen Yaire Mollineda pose during halftime against Berean Christian on Oct. 12. CSHS went on to win 35-27.

2. The Coral Shores High School 2018 Homecoming Court, from left, Tara Amador, Dylan Scheu, Allie Ancheta, Robbie Prosek, Queen Yaire Mollineda, King Valente Reynoso-Heaton, Sarah Kelley, Zybo Marchetti, Isabella Olsen and Michael Signorelli poses during halftime against Berean Christian.

3. Coral Shores’ Hunter Slate (7) scrambles for the loose ball in the second half against Berean Christian.

4. Yaxel Valladares runs for a Coral Shores touchdown in the second half against Berean Christian.

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5. Coral Shores junior varsity player Carlos Magdang makes the tackle on the quarterback keeper in the second half against Berean Christian.

6. Coral Shores wide receiver Josh Goodwyn (20) runs upfield after a catch in the second half against Berean Christian.

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BUSINESS

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / OCTOBER 18, 2018

OPEN FOR BUSINESS Olive Morada co-owners Jennifer Miller, at left center, and Jen White, at right center, participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Joel Young, president of the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce, pictured to the right of White, during the grand opening of the olive oil and vinegar store at 82245 Overseas Highway in Islamorada on Oct. 11. The store features 45 varieties of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and four varieties of extra virgin olive oil. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly

THE DOCTOR IS IN!

Hurricane Preparedness Pruning

Dr. John Sheldon and Island Vision Care are ready to serve all your eyecare needs.

• Coconut Palm Trimming • Tree Pruning and Removals • Tree Replacements • Landscapes - Designed and Built • Dump Truck and Bobcat Services • Stump Removal

Ocean Reef to Key West Islamorada, Florida Keys

305 853-6849 • LaIslaTree.com • Office@LaIslaTree.com • Lic # SP4353

Located at MM 50.5 next to Herbie’s Restaurant Serving the Florida Keys since 2005 Open 9 a.m - 5 p.m Mon - Fri • 305-743-2020 • 6400 O/S Hwy., Marathon

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THEY’VE PROVED WHAT THEY’RE MADE OF, AND IT’S ALL HEART. AND BEARDS.

When Hurricane Irma struck Marathon, Florida, the guys at Florida Keys Air Conditioning— with a big assist from Gemaire Distributors—set aside their own losses to help get their community back up and running. That’s why we’re proud to name them one of four inaugural winners of the Building a Higher Standard distinguished dealer award.

LARRY SMORGALA OWNER

FLORIDAKEYSAC.COM

JOHN MAHONEY OWNER JOHN MURPHY OWNER

140 49TH STREET OCEAN • MARATHON, FL 47842

(305) 289-9515

FURNITURE • INTERIOR DESIGN • WINDOW TREATMENTS

Stunning design. Worry-free installation. Amazing results!

3 KEYS LOCATIONS KEY LARGO

MARATHON

KEY WEST

305-451-5700

305-743-4397

305-295-6400

MM 99 in the Median

MM 50 Oceanside

Next to Publix, Searstown

www.RoyalFurnitureAndDesign.com

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

Absolute Auction Tues, October 30th @ 11AM

The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. a division of

2171 N Dixie Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33060 “Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

Behavioral Health Therapist (3565)

(3) 2 Glass Door Coolers, (2) Delfeild 2 Door S/S Freezers & Coolers, Asst.

Sandwich Prep Tables, Ice Cream Freezer, Perlick Keg Cooler, True Keg Cooler, 3 & 6 Hole Steam Tables, Asst. Fryers, (2) Bizerbia Fryers, Digital Scales, Single Dr S/S Coolers & Freezers, 36” & 48” Griddles, 24” & 36” Char-Broilers, Asst. Pizza Prep Tables, Large Quantity of Small Wares, Rolling Salad Bar, Imperial 10 Burner w/ DBL Convection Oven, Asst. 6 Burner Ranges, 6’ Open Case, U/C Coolers, (2) 50lb Ice Makes, Paddle Boat, & MORE….

MARATHON

www.neverettauctions.com Toby Neverett Auctioneers

KEY LARGO

OCEAN KEY RESORT & SPA IS HIRING! FT Front Desk Agent FT Line Cook

PT Night Auditor

Licensed Nail Technician

Licensed Massage Therapist Full-Time or Part-Time Bell Valet Attendant

Competitive pay, tons of employee perks, and great benefits!

Apply online at: noblehousehotels.com/careers Or in person at: Zero Duval St.

Driver (2995) Behavioral Health Tech (PT-2282; FT-2357) Personal Growth Center Counselor (2461) PGC Drop in Technician (PT-2435) Heron Direct Care Worker (PT-3558) Registered Nurse (PT-3559; FT-3980) Care Coordinator (3568) Maintenance Specialist (2437)

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

We Buy Gold Locally!

is now hiring for Afternoon & Evening Shifts.

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Townsquare Mall Marathon

JOB OPENINGS CHIEF ENGINEER GUEST SERVICE AGENT TELEPHONE AGENT NIGHT AUDITOR

KEY WEST

Excellent Benefit Package EOE M/F/D/V

Background/Drug Screening Required.

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

Apply on line at Spottswood.com/careers SCAN FOR JOB

HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS IN MARATHON:

NOW HIRING

Marathon, Big Pine, Key West and Stock Island Locations

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

561-706-7218 • au872 ab628

Behavioral Health Therapist (2952) Adult Behavioral Health Therapist (2625)

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

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

Contents of Catering Company, New & Used Equipment & More.

ASSISTANT MANAGERS $12-$16 per hour

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

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.

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

Line Cook, Banquet Servers, Host, Housekeepers, Dock Hand, Night Auditor, and Food Runners.

Excellent Benefit Package Apply in person at 1996 Overseas Highway or online at www.spottswood.com EOE/m/f/d/v

EOE m/f/d/v

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• CLASSIFIEDS • 305.743.0844

M A R I NA , BA R & G R I L L

NOW HIRING:

Full-time LINE COOK Experience preferred. Overtime Pay available. Free Health Insurance & Vacation Pay. Apply in person. Ask for Edwin, Sergio or Randy. Habla espanol.

1200 Oceanview Avenue (off 15th Street) Marathon (305) 743-5317

We need a detail-oriented, working construction foreman and carpenters. Will pay up to $30/hr for the foreman with the right skill set.

Only hard-working, motivated individuals need apply. All work in the Upper Keys. Call 305-522-4166.

NOW HIRING

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE

Duties include blowing of property, raking of leaves, spraying, occasional trimming of hedges and other maintenance may be necessary.

for the following positions:

P/T Morning Landscaping/Maintenance

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

F/T or P/T Dive Instructor

Truck Helpers CDL Drivers Diesel Mechanics

Please apply in person at

Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

Dive instructor needed to safely guide our guests through in-water encounters. Need to be able to enjoy working with people and have a passion for marine life.

Aquarium Encounters 11710 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

THEME: HALLOWEEN ACROSS 1. Accumulate 6. To and ____ 9. Audition tape 13. October, e.g.

14. Adam’s body part 15. Mountain climber’s spike 16. Weasel’s aquatic cousin 17. Gentry’s “___ to Billie Joe” (1967) 18. Agitate 19. *Stanley Kubrick’s “The ____” 21. *Ghost or ghoul 23. “____ ____ Clear Day You Can See Forever” 24. Clothing joint 25. *Nighttime radar flyer 28. European sea eagle 30. Not wholesale 35. In the sack 37. Popular dieter’s foe 39. Laundromat setting 40. Carrying bag 41. Enjoy, as in food 43. Parks on a bus 44. Made a mistake 46. In 1492, it sailed the ocean blue 47. Outback birds 48. Stadiums 50. ____pit 52. Hitherto 53. Genuflecting joint 55. Feather glue 57. *She played Laurie Strode 60. *Dead one 64. Bipolar disorder phase 65. Marienbad, e.g.

67. Blind alternative 68. Give the boot 69. Breathing matter 70. Famous Bolshevik 71. London art museum 72. “Owner of a Lonely Heart” band 73. Not slouching

DOWN 1. Andy’s radio partner 2. Sweater eater 3. Dead against 4. Kind of pad 5. Sacred spot 6. *”Eye of newt, and toe of ____...”

7. Relieve from 8. Falstaffian in body 9. Christian of haute-couture 10. Evening purse 11. Lion’s share 12. Single 15. Kindergartener’s textbook 20. Drug agents 22. “____ for the course” 24. Nonprofit’s purpose 25. *”Psycho” motel proprietor 26. Terminate, as in mission 27. “Four” prefix 29. Indian flatbread 31. Homemade swing seat 32. Societal breakdown of moral standards 33. October edition of “Vogue,” e.g.

34. Minimum 36. Ownership document 38. *____-chilling 42. Haile Selassie’s disciple 45. Stalin’s order, e.g.

49. “Wheel of Fortune” request 51. Equestrian’s seat 54. Op-ed piece 56. More raw 57. Vena ____ 58. g or cm 59. *”The Vampire Chronicles” author 60. *Christine and such 61. Weather ____ 62. Homer’s “Iliad” 63. Monthly due 64. Came together 66. Crusty dessert

The Hammocks at Marathon

Now Hiring for a Guest Services Manager at The Hammocks at Marathon

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

is now hiring for Afternoon & Evening Shifts.

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Responsibilities: • Guarantee guest satisfaction by managing daily operations of the guest services desk activities, implementing processes related to the daily operation of guest services and its coordination with internal departments.

• Coordinate Activities, assist the Resort Manager with the accounting of the resort and act as a Human Resources representative when needed. Accountable for meeting and exceeding all company Standard Operating Procedures.

• Be visible, and able to work all shifts as need dictates.

• Responsible for hiring, training, coaching, annual reviews and managing a staff of 6+.

• Assist in strategic business vision and planning and acts as Manager on Duty in absence of Resort Manager.

Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), 2years as a Supervisor, 1 Year Management, Required to attend departmental training sessions, Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Apply online at www.bluegreenvacations.com/careers or email resume to andre.pyfrom@bluegreenvacations.com

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

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

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HUMOR

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / OCTOBER 18, 2018

Text KEYS to 90407 for our Catalog

SOLD Cheryl Lee-Talbert, Realtor (305) 731-6720 105 Leserra Lane, Islamorada Congratulations to Our Buyers!

40’ Floating Home

20’ Beam Plywood Panels 1 Bedroom/2 Bath Large Loft

bradford-marine.com/floatinghome

Contact Mitch Flinn for more information 512.818.9727 • Mitch@Bradford-Marine.com

SURVIVAL TIPS FOR THE KEYS ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE 1. If you must kill a zombie, kill it with kindness. The irony will make it easier for everyone.

2. Sexy zombies drink free!

3. Learn the difference between a zombie and someone that just got their medical marijuana card.

We provide a variety of services: • Cosmetic & Restorative • Extractions • Oral Cancer Screening • Oral Surgery • Preventive dentistry (regular hygiene) • Dentistry • Teeth Whitening

• Orthodontics (braces and invisalign) • Endodontics (root canals) • Dental implant restoration • Partials and dentures • Crowns, bridges & veneers • Children’s Pediatrics

New Patients Welcome • Financing available 103400 Overseas HWY Ste 234 Key largo, Fl 33037 located In The Pink Plaza MM 103

305 453-9105 www.overseas-dental.com Alvaro Maya DMD DN17357 Follow us on

Always face life with a smile

7. When approached by a zombie, try to find common ideas and experiences that will open dialogue and facilitate mutual understanding.

8. Befriend Greg Sullivan immediately and get protection from Waste Management.

4. Zombie apocalypse dream team: a big bottle of Purell and your uncle in the NRA.

9. Remember: zombies are afraid of fire and cruise ship passengers waving coupons.

5. Note: Emotional support animals will be eaten and reanimated first in order to provide support for loss of emotional support animal.

10. Everybody meet in Key West—The Cow Key Channel Bridge is up for demolition anyway!

6. You only have to be faster then your “friend” — choose slow ones. Or ones with weaker livers.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 AUTOS WANTED

KEY WEST KIA

A Wellings Automotive Company

2826 North Roosevelt Blvd.

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

WELLINGS AUTOMOTIVE

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

Call us and SAVE, SAVE, SAVE 1994 CADILLAC DEVILLE 47K MILES, NICE CAR $1,990 2012 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED 59K MILES, LOADED $9,990 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HATCHBACK, 53K MILES $10,990 2013 FORD MUSTANG PONY PACKAGE, 55K MILES $12,990

SERVICE DEPT NOW OPEN SERVICING ALL MAKES AND MODELS

2017 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4 49K MILES $13,690 2017 JEEP COMPASS 30K MILES, WELL EQUIPPED $13,990 2017 DODGE JOURNEY SXT 3RD ROW SEATING, 43K MILES FULLY LOADED $15,990 2017 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 41K MILES, LOADED $15,990 2017 GRAND CARAVAN SPORT 49K MILES, LOADED $16,290 2018 RAM 1500 PICKUP 4 DR, 12K MILES $25,990

MANY MORE TO CHOOSE FROM! All with low miles and ready for quick delivery!

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

KEY WEST KIA

A Wellings Automotive Company 2826 North Roosevelt Blvd.

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

WELLINGS AUTOMOTIVE

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

Call us and

SAVE SAVE SAVE

ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars - Vans - TrucksRunning or Not. $ C A S H $ 3 0 5 - 3 3 2 - 0 4 8 3 We buy Cars Trucks SUVs etc.... Anything from $1000 - $100,000. ..CASH..

No Junk.

Call Sam 239-5954021. We come to you.

EMPLOYMENT The Island Gift Shops (Marooned In Marathon 1 & 2) are looking for happy responsible employees to complement our current staff. PART TIME HOURS in a fun environment (good fit for second job) and retirees are welcome! Apply in person at Marooned In Marathon, 11528 Overseas Highway.

Busser needed - evening shift.

Apply in person at Frank's Grill at 11400 Overseas Highway, Townsquare Mall, Marathon.

305-289-7772 Full-time Pool Mechanics needed. 3-5 yrs. exp. Req. We offer 401K, Medical/Dental/ Vision Insurance. Competitive pay – based on exp. 305-3672005 julio@reeftropical.com Bayshore Clothing is looking for positive team players to join our island inspired clothing/ gift boutique. PT & FT positions available. $14/hr starting pay with performance based increase offered. Apply in person at 8911 Overseas Hwy. Marathon 305-743-8430 Full-time LINE COOK Experience preferred. Overtime Pay available. Free Health Insurance & Vacation Pay. Apply in person. Ask for Edwin, Sergio or Randy. Habla espanol. 1200 Oceanview Avenue (off 15th Street) Marathon (305) 743-5317 Construction Foreman wanted. Need Vehicle. Pay commensurate with experience.

Call 305-304-7995 Like Working Outdoors? Are You Self-Motivated? ReliableLooking for a steady job? Must have vehicle. Pays Well, will Train.

Call 305-304-7995 Teacher: Grace Jones in Marathon is looking for a caring, qualified, professional full-time teacher. Please call Iris (305) 7436064 to set up an appointment.

Full-Time Position - Marathon.

Data Entry Assistant neede for a leading real estate company.

Good to moderate computer skills (Microsoft Office) required. Please email resume to keyshumanresources61@ g m a i l . c o m Full-Time Administrative Assistant for construction company in Marathon.

Knowledge of construction business a plus.

Send resume and salary history to: swfauto@gmail.com NOW HIRING: Form Carpenter and Heavy Equipment Operator needed in the Upper Keys.

Contact 305-852-3002 or email: admin@ cbtconstruct.com City of Marathon - Job Openings: Right of Way Technician and Parks & Rec. Maintenance Worker. EOE FULL BENEFITS www.ci.marathon.fl.us Medical Assistant needed for part-time position every Friday from 8am-5pm in our Marathon office. Please call Lisa Voss @ Florida Spine Specialists at 305-294-9680.

EMPLOYMENT Established Criminal Defense Law Office with offices in Marathon and Key West seeking part-time/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 305-289-9397 or email a resume to kris@halschuhmacher. com for consideration.

Landscaping company seeking full-time laborers in Marathon. Call 305-395-8294 Open Job Positions: Restaurant Manager, Wait Staff, Bartenders, Kitchen Staff, Apply in person or call for details: Key Colony Inn - Marathon (305) 743-0100 SWEET SAVANNAH’S is now hiring for Afternoon and Evening shifts. Please apply in person 8919 Overseas Hwy. Marathon Experienced Help Only needed for all positions. Apply in person Mon-Fri 10-11am at Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, Knights Key Blvd. Marathon

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LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY,

LEGAL NOTICES FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION: CASE NO. 2018-CA-665-K VASSILI KRAVTCHOUK, Plaintiff,

LEGAL NOTICES Publish: September 27, October 4, October 11 and October 18, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers

vs.

ARMANDO CACERES, and ROW ROW CAB, INC., a Florida Profit Corporation Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Andy Connel as Registered Agent c/o Row Row Cab, Inc. 800 14th Street Key West, FL 33040 (last known address) Current address unknown Current residence unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a lawsuit for a Personal Injury case has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on JOHN MARSTON, Esquire, attorney for plaintiff, at 1011 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida 33040, on or before October 30, 2018 and file the original with the clerk of this court immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

Dated this 21st day of September, 2018.

KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE COURT By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: September 27, October 4, October 11 and October 18, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION: CASE NO. 2018-CA-665-K VASSILI KRAVTCHOUK, Plaintiff, vs.

ARMANDO CACERES, and ROW ROW CAB, INC., a Florida Profit Corporation Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Karen Guttman as President c/o Row Row Cab, Inc. 800 Catherine Street Key West, FL 33040 Current address unknown Current residence unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a lawsuit for a Personal Injury case has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on JOHN MARSTON, Esquire, attorney for plaintiff, at 1011 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida 33040, on or before October 30, 2018 and file the original with the clerk of this court immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

Dated this 21 day of September, 2018. st

KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE COURT By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 18-DR-1016-K Division: Family Law DONNA HART, Petitioner, and SHANNA FERGUSON, Respondent, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TEMPORARY CUSTODY

BY EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBER TO: SHANNA FERGUSON Respondent’s last known address: 29023 Palmetto Drive, Big Pine Key, FL 33043 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Family Law/ Custody has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on DONNA HART, whose address is 29023 PALMETTO DRIVE, BIG PINE KEY, FL 33043, on or before October 29, 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: September 26, 2018 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Jaquelyn Fonseca Deputy Clerk Publish: September 27, October 4, October 11 and October 18, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers N THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2018-CA-323-P SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF

LEGAL NOTICES 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 29TH day of October, 2018 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, 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: PARCEL 1: Lot 42, Block 8, HARBOR COURSE SOUTH SECTION FOUR, OCEAN REEF PLAT NO. 19, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 7, Page(s) 54, of the public Records of Monroe County, Florida. (40 Cinnamon Bark Lane) PARCEL 2: Lot 41, Block 8, HARBOR COURSE SOUTH SECTION FOUR, OCEAN REEF PLAT NO. 19, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 7, Page(s) 54, of the public Records of Monroe County, Florida. (42 Cinnamon Bark Lane) PARCEL 3: Lot 40, Block 8, HARBOR COURSE SOUTH SECTION FOUR, OCEAN REEF PLAT NO. 19, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 7, Page(s) 54, of the public Records of Monroe County, Florida. (44 Cinnamon Bark Lane) PARCEL 5: Lot 35, Block 8, HARBOR COURSE SOUTH SECTION FOUR, OCEAN REEF PLAT NO. 19, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 7, Page(s) 54, of the public Records of Monroe County, Florida. (47 Cinnamon Bark Lane)

LEGAL NOTICES property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Publish: October 11 and October 18, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 442018 CP 000193A001KW IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBERT A. LEIBY, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ROBERT A. LEIBY, deceased, whose date of death was June 8, 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.

Pursuant to DEFAULT FINAL JUDGMENT AS TO FORECLOSURE entered in a case pending in said Court, the 27 TH day of August, 2018

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

Style of which is:

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

LONDON FINANCIAL COMPANY, LLC Plaintiff VS. CINNAMON CAY, LLC; CINNAMON PRIME, LLC; ALLEGIANCE PARTNERS, INC.; OCEAN REEF GROUP, LLC; OCEAN REEF GROUP III, LLC; SOUTH BAY HOLDINGS, LLC; WEISSON HOLDING, LLC; SELECT INDUSTRIES P.L.C.; OCEAN REEF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.; ERNESTO WEISSON; CHRISTINA ESCOBAR; ROBERTO G. CORTES; ROSA CALERO; ANY OTHER PARTIES IN POSSESSION, et al Defendant And the Dock Number of which is Number 44-2018-CA-323-P WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 12TH day of September, 2018.

KEVIN MADOK, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the

The date of first publication of this notice is: October 11, 2018.

Personal Representative: Vincent T. O’Neill 419 28th Street West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Attorney for Personal Representative: TAMMIE B. MASSEY, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0025143 Mettler Randolph Massey Ferguson Carroll & Sterlacci, P.L. 340 Royal Palm Way, Suite 100 Palm Beach, FL 33480 Telephone: 561-833-9631 / Fax: 561-655-2835 Personal E-mail: tmassey@ mettlerlaw.com Legal Service E-mail: legalservices@mettlerlaw. com Publish: October 11 and October 18, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION: CASE NO.: C K 18 302 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

ROBERTO S. BLANCO; MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA; RONALD EUGENE BERRY; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2 IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated the 18th day of September, 2018, and entered in Case No. CA K 18 302, of the Circuit Court of the 16TH Judicial Circuit in and for Monroe County, Florida, wherein FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION is the Plaintiff and ROBERTO S. BLANCO MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA RONALD EUGENE BERRY UNKNOWN TENANT #1; and UNKNOWN TENANT #2 IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY are defendants. KEVIN MADOK, CPA as the Clerk of the Circuit Court shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the, KEY WEST COURTHOUSE (ALL SALES), 500 WHITEHEAD STREET, KEY WEST, FL 33040, 11:00 AM on the 31st day of October, 2018, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 25, BLOCK 18, JOLLY ROGERS ESTATES, AS PER PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 34, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA 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. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in a court proceeding or event, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Cheryl Alfonso, 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida, 33040, (305) 292-3423, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days: if you are hearing or voice impaired call 711.

Dated this 20th day of September, 2018.

KEVIN MADOK, CPA Clerk Of The Circuit Court By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: October 11 and October 18, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 18-CP-73-M

LEGAL NOTICES IN RE: ESTATE OF BENJAMIN E. ROBERTS, JR., Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Benjamin E Roberts, JR, deceased, whose date of death was July 5, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD 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: October 11, 2018.

Personal Representative: Cheryl Jarrett P.O. Address: 720 Swan Avenue Miami, FL 33166 Attorney for Personal Representative: Kathleen Hendrickson Florida Bar Number: 379921 5701 Overseas Highway #12 Marathon, Florida 33050 Telephone: (305) 393-2598 E-mail: KHendrickson.atty@ gmail.com Publish: October 11 and October 18, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2018-CP-207-K IN RE: ESTATE OF LARRY B. FRANKLIN, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Larry B. Franklin, deceased, whose date of death was January 14, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 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

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

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.

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

25, 2018

Defendant(s).

The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF SALE

The date of first publication of this notice is: October 18, 2018.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2018-CP-58-K

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: October 18, 2018.

Personal Representative: Judy Kay Franklin 2531 Ransdell Avenue Louisville, KY 40204 Attorney for Personal Representative: Mary Elizabeth Anderson Florida Bar No. 103239 Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP 500 W. Jefferson St., Ste. 2800 Louisville, KY 40202 Publish: October 18 and October 25, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2018-CP-44 IN RE: ESTATE OF CLARENCE JOHN THOMSON, III, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Clarence John Thomson, III, deceased, whose date of death was October 19, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH

Personal Representative: Deborah Anne Thomson 12 Baltistan Ct. Baltimore, MD 21237 Attorney for Personal Representative: LAW OFFICES OF STEPHEN K. MILLER, P.A. Stephen K. Miller, Esquire FL Bar #: 9172 101 Northwest 75th Street, Suite #1 Gainesville, FL 32607 Publish: October 18 and October 25, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2018-CP000109-P IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES E. LORENTZ, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JAMES E. LORENTZ, deceased, whose date of death was July 31, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice has been 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. Petitioner/Personal Representative: Cynthia Anne Pass 75 Jean La Fitte Drive Key Largo, Florida 33037 The date of first publication of this Notice to Creditors is: October 18, 2018.

Law Offices of/Billing Name: Sean P. O’Connor, Esq. Counsel for Petitioner Florida Bar No. 684252 303 N. Krome Avenue, Suite 100 Homestead, Florida 33030-6018 Tele: 305.245.3230 Fax: 305.245.3282 EMail: oconnorlaw211@ gmail.com Publish: October 18 and October

LEGAL NOTICES

IN RE: ESTATE OF CHARLES JAMES ODOM, JR., Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Charles James Odom, JR., deceased, whose date of death was August 9, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 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 PERIOD 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: October 18, 2018.

Personal Representative: Amanda Csontos 23 Harvest Drive Pittsgrove, NJ 08318 Attorney for Personal Representative: Kathleen Hendrickson Florida Bar Number: 379921 5701 Overseas Highway #12 Marathon, Florida 33050 Telephone: (305) 393-2598 E-mail: KHendrickson.atty@ gmail.com Publish: October 18 and October 25, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION Case No: 13-CA-001088-P U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-5F Plaintiff, -vs.John M. Lombardi; Unknown Spouse of John M. Lombardi; United States of America

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to order rescheduling foreclosure sale or Final Judgment, entered in Civil Case No. 13-CA-001088-P of the Circuit Court of the 16th Judicial Circuit in and for Monroe County, Florida, wherein U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-5F, Plaintiff and John M. Lombardi are defendant(s), I, Clerk of Court, Kevin Madok, CPA, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash AT THE MONROE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 500 WHITEHEAD STREET, KEY WEST, FL 33040, AT 11:00 A.M. on November 5, 2018, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: LOT 107, PORT LARGO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 3, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA. 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. Florida Rules of Judicial Administration Rule 2.540 Notices to Persons With Disabilities If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Cheryl Alfonso, ADA Coordinator, Court Operations Manager, 502 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, 305-295-3652 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

SPANISH: Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita alguna adaptación para poder participar de este procedimiento o evento; usted tiene derecho, sin costo alguno a que se le provea cierta ayuda. Favor de comunicarse con Cheryl Alfonso, Coordinadora de A.D.A Court Operations Manager, 502 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, 305-295-3652 por lo menos 7 días antes de que tenga que comparecer en corte o inmediatamente después de haber recibido ésta notificación si es que falta menos de 7 días para su comparecencia. Si tiene una discapacidad auditiva ó de habla, llame al 711.

KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki kokobé ki bezwen asistans ou aparêy pou ou ka patisipé nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bezwen péyé anyen pou ou jwen on seri de èd.

Tanpri kontakté Cheryl Alfonso, Co-ordinator ADA, Court Operations Manager, 502 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, 305-295-3652O'mwen 7 jou avan ke ou gen pouou parèt nan tribunal, ou imediatman ke ou resevwa avis sa-a ou si lè ke ou gen pou-ou alé nan tribunal-la mwens ke

LEGAL NOTICES 7 jou; Si ou pa ka tandé ou palé byen, rélé 711.

KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Gwen Douglass 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: October 18 and October 25, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2018-CP000109-P IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES E. LORENTZ, Deceased.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE AND ALL OTHER PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the administration of the estate of JAMES E. LORENTZ, Deceased, late of Monroe County, Florida, File Number 2018-CP-109-P, is pending in the Circuit Court of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, in and for the State of Florida, at the Monroe County Courthouse, 16th Judicial Circuit, 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070. The name and address of the personal representative of the estate and the petitioner/personal representative’s attorney is set forth below.

Any interested persons are required to file with this court: (a)All claims against the estate WITHIN THREE MONTHS OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE and (b) any objection by an interested person on whom notice was served that challenges the validity of the will, the qualifications of the petitioner/personal representative, venue, or jurisdiction of the court within the later of three months after the first publication of the notice or thirty days after the date of service of a copy of the notice on the objecting person.

ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. Petitioner/Personal Representative: Cynthia Anne Pass 75 Jean La Fitte Drive Key Largo, Florida 33037 First publication of this notice of administration will be made on the 18th day of October 2018.

Law Offices of/Billing Name: Sean P. O’Connor, Esq. Counsel for Petitioner Florida Bar No. 684252 303 N. Krome Avenue, Suite 100

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES Homestead, Florida 33030-6018 Tele: 305.245.3230 Fax: 305.245.3282 EMail: oconnorlaw211@ gmail.com Publish: October 18 and October 25, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Handy Dandy Cleaning Services located at 424 26th Street, Marathon, Florida 33050 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Katrina Taylor Published: October 18, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Wheatons Towing gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 10/27/2018, 10:00 am at 101500 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. Wheatons Towing reserves the right to accept or reject any and/ all bids.

5LMEU68H84ZJ04236 2004 LINCOLN Published: October 18 and October 25, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2018-CP000097-P IN RE: ESTATE OF ERIC KREBS A/K/A ERIC M. KREBS , Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of The Estate of ERIC KREBS A/K/A ERIC M. KREBS, deceased, whose date of death was February 25, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE

LEGAL NOTICES TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: October 18, 2018.

Personal Representative: TATIANA ROMANOVA A/K/A TATIANA ROMANOVA KREBS 100125 Overseas Highway, Unit B Key Largo, FL 33037 Attorney for Personal Representative: Carolina Leyva, Esquire Florida Bar No.: 106467 777 Brickell Ave., STE 500 Miami, FL 33133 Telephone: (305) 721-2917 Publish: October 18 and October 25, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 18-CP-200-K IN RE: ESTATE OF LOUIS JOHN O’KEEFE, JR., Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Louis John O’Keefe, deceased, whose date of death was January 16, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 530 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: October 18, 2018.

Personal Representative: Charlotte A. Wenzel 22345 Augusta Ave Port Charlotte, Florida 33952 Attorney for Personal Representative: Daniel J. Endrizal, III Attorney Florida Bar Number: 300860 1533 Hendry St., Ste 301

LEGAL NOTICES Ft. Myers, FL 33901 Telephone: (239) 728.8555 Fax: (855) 802.5195 E-Mail: daniel.endrizal@ earthlink.net Secondary E-Mail: djendrizal@earthlink.net Publish: October 18 and October 25, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 18-CP-195-K IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVID NORMAN BELL, JR., Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DAVID NORMAN BELL, JR., deceased, whose date of death was June 26, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 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: October 18, 2018.

Personal Representative: SAMUEL LEWIS SCHRAGER 607 Ocean Drive, Apt. 11J Key Biscayne, FL 33419-2320 Attorney for Personal Representative: ROBERT C. STOBER, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 104043 Hershoff, Lupino & Yagel, LLP 90130 Old Highway Tavernier, FL 33070 Publish: October 18 and October 25, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 18-CP-000093-P IN RE: ESTATE OF

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STEPHEN JOSEPH RHODES, Deceased.

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.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS GIVEN, pursuant to Fla. Stat. Sect. 733.2121 and Fla. Prob. R. 5.241, that the administration of the Estate of STEPHEN JOSEPH RHODES, deceased, whose date of death was April 2, 2018, Case No. 18-CP000093P, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the 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: October 18, 2018.

Personal Representative: Cynthia Van Loon 8352 Walker Street Buena Park, CA 90623 Attorney for Personal Representative: Michelle M. Thomas Florida Bar Number: 981567 ADRIAN PHILIP THOMAS, P.A. Las Olas Square, Suite 1050 515 East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 Telephone: (954) 764-7273 Legal-service@aptpa.com mthomas@aptpa.com

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 PERIOD 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: October 18, 2018.

has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy to your written defenses, if any, to this action on Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC, attorneys for plaintiff, whose address is 2001 NW 64th Street, Suite 100, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309, and file the original with the Clerk of the Court, within 30 days after the first publication of this notice, either before or immediately thereafter, November 20, 2018, otherwise a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of ISLA MARINA, located at 85920 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, ISLAMORADA, FLORIDA 33036, intends to register the said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk of the Court

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Maylene Abad Attorney Florida Bar Number: 0054399 CUNNINGHAM MILLER PA 2975 Overseas Hwy MARATHON, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-9428 Fax: (305) 743-8800 E-mail: mabad@ floridakeyslaw.com Secondary E-Mail: service@ floridakeyslaw.com

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The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION: CASE NO. 2018-CA000319-K WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, v.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 18-CP-000076-M

TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OR BENEFICIARIES OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH GUNN, DECEASED RESIDENT: Unknown LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 205 JULIA STREET, KEY WEST, FL 33040-7552

The administration of the estate of Larry Eugene Shaffer, deceased, whose date of death was August 11, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

the said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Publish: October 18 and October 25, 2018

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following described property located in MONROE County, Florida: LOAN NO. 0044743078 ALL THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF MONROE STATE OF FLORIDA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 9 IN SQUARE 7 OF TRACT 10 ACCORDING TO A DIAGRAM RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK ONE, PAGE 40, OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECORDS.

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COMMENCING AT A POINT ON JULIA STREET 43 FEET FROM THE CORNER OF EMMA STREET AND RUNNING IN A N.W.’LY DIRECTION 79 FEET 7 INCHES; THENCE IN A N.E.’LY DIRECTION 50 FEET; THENCE IN A S.E.’LY DIRECTION 79 FEET AND 7 INCES TO JULIA STREET THENCE N.W.’LY ALONG JULIA STREET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING.

Publish: October 18 and October 25, 2018

OSCAR ERNEST GUNN A/K/A OSCAR E. GUNN, JR, et al Defendant(s)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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Personal Representative: Jeffery M. Shaffer

Publish: October 18 and October 25, 2018

IN RE: ESTATE OF LARRY EUGENE SHAFFER, Deceased.

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