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START YOUR DAY

OLD KEY WEST WITH A TWIST OF SOMETHING NEW. A KEY WEST ICON SINCE 1886.

AND END YOUR DAY WITH A KEY WEST ICON

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / DECEMBER 27, 2018 SARAH THOMAS

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he season for indulgence is coming to a close… wait a second, we live in Key West, the island where indulgence is always in season!

But since we aren’t tourists and need some equilibrium, the new year is a good time to reconsider our priorities. Whether you call them “resolutions,” “goals,” or “pipe dreams,” we were curious what Key Westers hope to have on the horizon for 2019. We asked locals:

Do you have a New Year’s Resolution—for yourself or anyone else?

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YEAR IN REVIEW

KEY WEST WEEKLY / DECEMBER 27, 2018

NUMBER OF THE WEEK Congratulations, folks, we made it through 52 weeks of 2018. In just four days, we start over at Week 1 of 2019. Give yourself a pat on the back and check your pay stub to see how much you actually earned.

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IN MEMORIAM

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ey West lost some incredibly important members of our community this year: teachers, travelers, parents and friends.

We could fill all of the pages of the paper with tributes, but we still wouldn’t be able to do them all justice. Instead, we’ve chosen to offer a small space of memorial to two luminaries who had a particularly notable impact on Key West. Join us in honoring Jon McIntosh and David Wolkowsky, and know that we have many other beautiful souls in our hearts and minds from 2018.

and reflected the personality of Key West. He leaves behind paintings of Keys waters gracing public buildings and homes and logo designs glaring brightly from businesses. He was coowner of Lucky Street Gallery, which will continue in his honor supporting contemporary art in Key West. Tosh’s humor, kindness and great passion for the community will be remembered by many and missed by all who shared a laugh with him. — Hays Blinckmann

Staff Writers

Sara Matthis sara@keysweekly.com Anneke Patterson anneke@keysweekly.com

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David Wolkowsky with friend Jimmy Buffett. NICK DOLL/Nick Doll Photography

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SAVE THE DATE Dec. 28-29 • Self-guided Key West Home Tours to benefit Old Island Restoration Foundation.

Monday, Dec. 31 • Dachshund Walk, Fleming Street between Whitehead and Duval streets, at noon, Key West.

• ‘THE DROPS’: A conch shell, a pirate wench, and drag queen Sushi drop at midnight celebration of New Year’s Eve from Sloppy Joe’s, Schooner Wharf, and 801 Bourbon, respectively, Key West.

Sunday, Jan. 6 • Locals’ Day at Key West Botanical Garden. Free admission for residents.

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JJ Grey and Mofro are embarking on a 25-city tour, kicking off at Key West’s Sunset Green Event Lawn on Dec. 29. CONTRIBUTED

Saturday, Jan. 5 + Sunday, Jan. 6 • Studios of Key West presents “Darius.” 8 p.m.

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ON THE COVER

Jon McIntosh. HAYS BLINCKMANN/ Keys Weekly

Artist Jon McIntosh, affectionately known as Tosh, passed away suddenly March 12 due to complications with pneumonia. His loss resonated throughout Key West as he left behind a legacy of artistic contributions. His witty political and editorial cartoons documented true local life for decades

David Wolkowsky, revered developer and “Mr. Key West,” passed away on Sept. 23. He was 99. Wolkowsky developed the Pier House Resort, helped rescue iconic watering holes Sloppy Joe’s and Captain Tony’s Saloon, and revitalized much of the downtown Mallory Square area. Wolkowsky was perhaps most famous as a patron of artists, writers and musicians, famed for giving young Jimmy Buffett his first Key West gig, and encouraging the careers of Truman Capote, Tennessee Williams, and John Malcolm Brinnin.

Said longtime friend and mentee Arlo Haskell: “What I admired most about David was his sense of style — not just his eye for architecture, vintage cars and straightforward, elegant clothes, but the way he moved through the world, who he was and how he dealt with people. He was funny and sly, and everything was off to one side a little bit. You couldn’t always be sure, right away, if he was joking or telling it straight, or even whether or not you’d heard him right (because no one talked like David), but you never forgot what he said.” — Sarah Thomas

Monday, Jan. 7 • Master gardener plant clinic from 9 a.m. to noon at Gato Building, Key West.

Saturday, Jan. 12 • Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride, departs from Boca Chica at 11:45 a.m.

Monday, Feb. 4 • Master Gardener plant clinic from 9 a.m. to noon at Gato Building, Key West.

Monday, March 4 • Master Gardener plant clinic from 9 a.m. to noon at Gato Building, Key West.

Monday, March 18 • Master Gardener plant clinic from 9 a.m. to noon at Gato Building, Key West.

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

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YEAR IN REVIEW

KEY WEST WEEKLY / DECEMBER 27, 2018

TOP HEADLINES

5 times the Florida Keys made national news

By Sara Matthis

FIREFIGHTER SAVES A KEY DEER

Jen Shockley cuddles the deer she rescued on Big Pine Key. CONTRIBUTED

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o doubt, firefighters are heroes. Who hasn’t seen photos of a first responder carrying a scared kitty to safety, or giving mouth-to-mouth to a small dog? But an endangered Key deer fawn? That’s a four on the magnitude scale of cuteness. Monroe County Fire Rescue’s Jen Shockley made headlines on April 22 during the wildfires on Big Pine Key. “I jumped into the flames and saved the little guy,” Shockley said. “He was all by himself and running for his life into the fire.”

News channels from ABC and CBS, plus USA Today and Miami Herald, picked up the story and ran with it.

SHELL THIEF GETS JAIL TIME

Fish and Wildlife Commission Officer John Martino shows some of the Queen conch that were found in plastic containers in Key West. FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION

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t’s one of those things that mainlanders just don’t understand. “No molestar las conchas!” In July, a Texas woman was sentenced to 15 days in prison for taking 40 Queen conchs from the waters of the Florida Keys and transferring them to buckets filled with water in the front driveway.

It is illegal to harvest the shells, which contain a living organism. Although Florida is a huge consumer of conch fritters, the delicacy is imported from the Bahamas.

News outlets as far away as Dallas and New Orleans reported on the thievery.

‘CHICA LIBRE’ PADDLES THE STRAITS

The 10-foot specimen, found alive, was transported to a lab for study. MOTE MARINE LABORATORY/Contributed

‘WHAT THE HECK IS THAT?’

O It’s a vast ocean. Victoria Burgess paddled from Cuba to Key West, accompanied by her support crew on a sailboat.

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mainlander made history in late June when she became the first woman to cross from Cuba to Key West on a standup paddleboard. Victoria Burgess — a Pompano Beach Fire Rescue inspector — made the trip in under 30 hours and, in the process, became a Guinness Book of World Records winner. There are 267 SUP (Stand Up Paddle) records, but Burgess is the first woman to make the crossing between the islands on a stand-up board. In an exclusive interview with the Weekly, she said: “It’s all mental and I did that training — yoga and relaxation. I get in a zone. I did have a struggle about an hour after it got dark, but I made myself keep going. I kept telling myself, ‘This is what you’ve been practicing for.’

And having the right nutrition helped, too.”

Other journalists couldn’t wait to tell her story, too, including a bunch of glossy magazines devoted to the sport.

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 an under-studied group of fish,” said Allison Delashmit, who handles public relations for the lab.

“It’s extremely unusual to find.”

Fun facts about oarfish: • 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.

• They are likely the origins of the “sea serpent” myth common in many cultures.

Mote Marine Laboratory published the story in its newsletter, and it was picked up by online sources like floridagofishing.com.

O Sloan Bashinsky, center, takes “a phone call from God” during a debate in Key West. DAILYMAIL

BASHINSKY TAKES IMPORTANT PHONE CALL AT DEBATE

n July 23, Key West mayoral candidate Sloan Bashinsky “took a phone call from God” during a Hometown debate in Key West.

In the “conversation” he told the Almighty that he, too, thought cuts to the Boys and Girls Club funding was crazy. A perennial candidate, Bashinsky did not win the election. He netted 50 votes in the seven-way race. Teri Johnston was elected to the post in the November runoff.

The story was published on the U.K.’s Daily Mail website. The top comment came from Chad of North Carolina: “He always calls at the most inopportune times.”

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / DECEMBER 27, 2018

• TAX TALK • TAG TALK •

JANUARY • Taxes paid in January will receive a 2% discount.

• As of December 18, 2018 the current tax roll is 75% collected.

The total collected at that time was $211,712,035.51.

• The Monroe County Tax Collector’s office will be closed Monday, January 21, 2019 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. • Reminder Mobile Homes expired on December 31st come in and renew your decal.

• Buying a State fishing and hunting license made easier, with the new Fish-Hunt-FL Application for Android, Apple and Windows smart phone devices.

• Remain Anonymous Report ILLEGAL Vacation Rentals email mail@monroetaxcollector.com or call 1-855-422-4540

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YEAR IN REVIEW

KEY WEST WEEKLY / DECEMBER 27, 2018

SARA MATTHIS sara@keysweekly.com

THE ‘1,300’ AND 2023 AFFORDABLE HOUSING, DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS COME INTO FOCUS

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slamorada was the most recent Keys municipality to accept its share of the “1,300” — affordable home building rights granted by Gov. Rick Scott to the Keys following Hurricane Irma. Scott said his purpose in granting the extra rights was to alleviate the workforce-housing crunch in the Keys. Many have said it was a problem before the storm, but a crisis after.

“The Keys Workforce Housing Initiative will provide much-needed access to workforce housing, allowing businesses the opportunity to grow while providing a plan to ensure Keys residents can evacuate safely before a storm,” Scott said.

The village council voted 4-1 on Dec. 13 to begin the process of amending its comprehensive plan to accommodate the additional units.

Key West and Marathon have also accepted 300 building rights each. The state Department of Economic Opportunity must ratify the language next.

Monroe County has yet to do so. It is still under study, according to Monroe County attorney Bob Shillinger.

“We’re going to be watching to see what arguments are raised,” said Shillinger.

Shillinger is referring to an administrative challenge against the City of Marathon, the first municipality to accept the extra building rights.

In November, Cecelia Mattino filed a document alleging the additional development will impact hurricane evacuation and that residents of the new units aren’t necessarily part of the workforce, nor are the units truly affordable.

The case will be heard by an administrative law judge from the state Department of Administrative Hearings. Mattino is represented

by attorney Robert Hartsell; attorney Richard Grosso — a well-known challenger of Florida growth management policy — is also on the legal team. If the challenge is rejected, an appeal could be filed with the First District Court of Appeals in Tallahassee.

The extra building rights come with stipulations. Anyone who lives in the yet-to-bebuilt homes must agree to evacuate 48 hours before a hurricane hits the Keys — or 24 hours earlier than other residents. How that will be enforced and what exceptions (police officers or first responders) will be made have yet to be fully addressed.

Some local leaders have said they wish to accept the 300 and decide later whether or not to issue the permits. Besides defending their decision to allow for more development, holding onto those rights also has to do with ending development in the Florida Keys and potential “takings” lawsuits. Monroe County and local municipalities are stuck between two competing policies — the need to build more affordable housing, and the need to protect the taxpayer from expensive “takings” lawsuits come 2023, when the state has said it will issue no more permits for new development in the Keys.

Both the U.S. and Florida constitutions prohibit the government from “taking” private property without just compensation. However, the definitions of a “taking” and “just compensation” are determined by the government. For instance, in order to be eligible for just compensation, the government must have taken “all beneficial use” of the property.

So while it may seem like a no-brainer to issue as many affordable-housing building allocations as soon as possible to address the housing crisis in the Florida Keys, there is also a reason to hold on to them — or as some say, “hoard” — to protect against future takings lawsuits wherein a property owner could theoretically be legally appeased with an affordable-housing right deemed “beneficial use.”

YEAR IN REVIEW

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The Bad Monkey is BM’s Spirit Animal.

An interview with the Bad Monkey author himself, Carl Hiaasen, before he visits Books and Books in Key West in February. See page 25.

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A newly- curated collection by artist Peter Max is going on display at the Key West Gallery on Duval Street through Feb. 11. And, yes, he has been the Official Artist of five NFL Super Bowls. PETER MAX/ Contributed

KEY WEST ARTIST REMEMBERED P. 25

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MAURA AND I WANT TO THANK OUR AMAZING TWO FRIENDS FAMILY! Seven days after hurricane Irma we were open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cw colt played live the same day. How? Because the people at two friends sweated and scrubbed, refinished and fixed - doing whatever it took to make sure we were open for business. Their efforts allowed live music and smiles to return, which helped so many more.

Two Friends Patio owners Danny and Maura Hughes with Father John Baker and Father Rumin just days after Hurricane Irma.

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TOURISM SNAPSHOT

A LOOK AT THE NUMBER OF HEADS IN BEDS | P.4

FIGHT OF LIFETIME

KEYS BASED BOXER HAS TITLE FIGHT ON SHOWTIME | P.43

CONGRESSIONAL SEAT

Day trip to Cuba

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This year, we were proud to watch The Weekly grow — from new staff in the Upper and Lower Keys, to celebrity interviews (ahem, John Waters and Jimmy Buffett), to beautiful photographs and cover designs.

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Here, we showcase some of our favorite cover images from Key West Weekly throughout 2018.

Now, we’ve set the very high bar that we plan to surpass in 2019 (Thanks, Irene!).

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LIVINGSTON TAYLOR ON SONGWRITING | P. 18

JIMMY BUFFETT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW | P. 24

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2017 Bubbas: Key West People’s Choice Awards: Nominated for Best Restaurant, Best Family Owned Business, Best Breakfast, Best Bartender, Best Happy Hour and Best Bloody Mary.

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BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER • KARAOKE • DAILY LIVE MUSIC

1. Jan. 26: Carl Hiaasen in Key West 2. Feb. 2: Original art by Peter Max 3. March 29: Studios’ “Come as You Art” 4. June 7: The Bubbas 2018 5. July 12: Day Trip to Cuba 6. Aug. 23: Rick Springfield performs 7. Oct. 4: Mermaids Ashore!

8. Oct. 11: Beauty of Breast Cancer Survivors 9. Nov. 1: Jimmy Buffett Interview 10. Nov. 14: Emilio Estevez on Film 11. Dec. 6: Holidays with John Waters 12. Dec. 20: Ralphie for Christmas

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / DECEMBER 27, 2018

PROTESTERS URGENTLY NEEDED! PICKET SIGNS PROVIDED Join the KEY WEST RIP-OFF RAPID RESPONSE TEAM and protest the cosmetics shops that harass you on Duval Street, rip off unsuspecting tourists, and violate our city code. Fight back by joining a good, old-fashioned sidewalk protest against the businesses that give all of Key West a bad name.

Sidewalk protests have proved extremely effective in discouraging customers from even entering these shops, much less buying any of their overpriced products.

Join local citizens in this consumer revolt by signing up for a 90-minute shift on the picket line. Protest signs, leaflets and instruction all provided.

BE A LOCAL HERO AND VOLUNTEER TODAY! Email keywestrrt@gmail.com right now and volunteer to do your part for this long-overdue citizen consumer action!

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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

COMEDY SCENE STUDY WITH DENNIS ZACEK SATURDAYS JAN 12-FEB 23 + WED FEB 27, 10AM-12PM Explore such forms as farce, realistic comedy, and high comedy.

THE ART OF STRINGS WITH DENISE NATHANSON WEDNESDAYS JAN 23-FEB 13, 10-11:30AM Learn the historical highlights of a beautiful musical medium.

SUNDAY MORNING PROSE WITH ROSALIND BRACKENBURY SUNDAYS JAN 27-FEB 10, 10AM-12PM ntensive and encouraging memoir and fiction sessions for writers

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / DECEMBER 27, 2018

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BALLOT BATTLES TOP POLITICAL STORIES OF 2018

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braham Lincoln once said “the ballot is stronger than the bullet,” and 2018 was a year of tight races and tough competition — from the Florida Keys to the nation’s capital. We had tight regional upsets, as well as heated mayoral campaigns, culminating in the election of iconic Keys women Mayor Teri Johnston of Key West and Michelle Coldiron of Marathon. Johnston and Coldiron beat competitors Margaret Romero and Tommy Ryan, respectively. Who else flared up on our political radar in 2018?

STATE REPRESENTATIVE SEAT: RASCHEIN OVERCOMES FRIEDMAN Moderate Republican Holly Raschein came under criticism as Democratic fishing charter Captain Steve Friedman took her to task on her environmental record and loyalty to special interest groups. Raschein fired back with her victories in affordable housing and the Stewardship Act (which secured funding for water projects).

Raschein ultimately kept her seat for a fourth term, taking 53 percent of the vote to Friedman’s 46 percent.

Holly Raschein, now in her fourth term, speaks with her constituents. KEYS WEEKLY

NEWCOMER MUCARSEL-POWELL BESTS CURBELO In perhaps the biggest upset in Monroe County, Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell took the House seat from incumbent Carlos Curbelo, winning 50.7 percent of the vote to his 49.3 percent, in a key “battleground victory.” She also was part of a historic national victory: the 2018 election marked the first time more than 100 women will be serving in the House of Representatives. As reported by the Weekly Dec. 20, Mucarsel-Powell has already visited Key West to discuss her stance on hot-button issues like gun control and immigration.

SLIM MARGIN: DESANTIS

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell didn’t waste time getting her message across in Key West. HAYS BLINCKMANN/Keys Weekly

BEATS GILLUM Andrew Gillum swept into Florida, igniting Democrats’ dreams of the second coming of Obama, with his easy rhetoric and optimistic charm. However, Gillum’s campaign was upset by Republican Ron DeSantis, who ran on a platform about bolstering the economy and education while tightening up on immigration. The race was incredibly tight and was one of three elections that were subject to a statewide recount. Ultimately, DeSantis took 49.6 percent of the vote to Gillum’s 49.2 percent.

THE (LATEST) FLORIDA RECOUNT The recount itself was a big political story of 2018, though ultimately the results were confirmed. Florida yet again made national headlines, with stories of emailed votes and overheated voting machines compromising the integrity of our elections. There was a machine recount followed by a hand recount, presided over in Monroe County by Supervisor of Elections Joyce Griffin. Most examined? The Senate race, in which Gov. Rick Scott was reported to have defeated incumbent Bill Nelson in Monroe County by only one vote: 18,021 to 18,020.

PRESIDENT TRUMP VISITS THE KEYS While President Trump has been called many names that we won’t print here, he stands as Commander in Chief of the United States, and his trip to Key West in April was subject to much scrutiny. Trump was the first sitting president to visit Key West in 55 years, and his trip was motivated by a meeting with the Joint Interagency Task Force South, which battles drug trafficking. The president was greeted by the cheers of adoring fans, as well as protest signs from critics. He said of his trip to Key West: “It was an education.”

President Trump greets military personnel upon arriving in Key West last April.

HAYS BLINCKMANN/Keys Weekly

MOST PUBLICIZED AMENDMENT OF THE 2018 ELECTION: AMENDMENT 4 Floridians voted to reinstate voting rights to convicted felons who have served their sentences. Despite being approved by 64.6 percent of state voters, Governor Ron DeSantis is delaying it going into effect until lawmakers pass “implementing language.” When enacted, the amendment will extend (or reinstate) voting rights to some 1.4 million Floridians.

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EXPERTS LOOKING TO MITIGATE DISEASE OUTBREAK

A sizable effort has been ongoing to find the source of the disease, which appears as a white circle around diseased tissue in the center. CONTRIBUTED

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he research and work in the wild continue in a bid to mitigate impacts related to coral disease along the Florida reef.

Dr. Abigail Clark, staff biologist at Mote Marine Laboratory, said there are several different types of coral disease that historically impacted the reef track in the Florida Keys.

However, the current outbreak as it relates to stony coral tissue loss disease is unlike anything scientists and experts have seen before.

In South Florida, Clark said, it was discovered in 2014 off the shores of Miami-Dade County. It spread north as far as Martin County. Clark said it’s so devastating that it impacts 20 species of stony corals and can cause up to 100 percent mortality.

“It’s not only broad in species, but it also moves at a rapid rate — again unlike anything we’ve ever seen,” she said. “Since the onset in 2014, it has spread quite a bit of distance.”

While its progression has slowed a bit in the Keys, Clark said it’s in their backyard at Mote and just west of Looe Key. The only areas not impacted so far are the lower regions of the Keys and Key West.

“They’re in a vulnerable zone, but it hasn’t experienced disease down there,” she said. “It’s pretty record-breaking in that it has traveled such a long geographic distance this past four years.”

Clark said scientists don’t yet know the disease’s origin. However, it’s believed that corals are already stressed, given the gamut of effects like pollution and freshwater runoff.

“It’s a multi-factorial cause that started this disease,” she said.

There’s a strong and inspired group of researchers and managers who are working to treat corals faced with disease in hopes to restore the reef. Clark said they recognize they can’t stop it, but they can mitigate the impacts, noting that promising treatment options were discussed during the first coral reef symposium at Ocean Reef in December.

The gathering brought scientists and groups from around the world to provide several updates from on researched-focused efforts.

Locally, there are several initiatives underway, including antibiotic treatment testing in the lab with trials looking promising.

Clark said researchers are taking information and applying it to colonies in the wild.

CORAL DISEASE TIMELINE • Fall 2014: Isolated sites with significant coral disease were reported near Virginia Key (Miami-Dade County) • Fall 2015: Widespread disease was confirmed as far north as Pompano Beach and down to Biscayne National Park.

• Summer 2016: The disease continued to spread to Palm Beach County to the Upper Florida Keys (Lower Matecumbe).

• Spring 2017: Reports of widespread disease were confirmed as far north as St. Lucie Inlet in Martin County and to the southern boundary of the Upper Florida Keys.

• Spring 2018: The disease expanded into the Lower Florida Keys.

SOME CORALS RESTORED Mote scientists have restored some 43,000 corals to Florida Keys reefs, monitored their progress and led controlled lab studies investigating why some corals resist threats.

Mote Marine Laboratory and partners will restore 70,000 coral “seeds” across 130 acres of depleted Florida

reefs over three years — prioritizing coral genetic varieties resilient to disease and climate change impacts — thanks to a grant of nearly $1.5 million from the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and partners.

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GOOD DEEDS Monroe County Property Transfers

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Century 21 Schwartz American Caribbean Real Estate Star Properties Ocean Sotheby's International Moorings Realty

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Key Largo

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599,000.00 $ 649,000.00 $

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83201 Old Hwy, #207 83201 Old Hwy, #317

Gail's Island Realty

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495,000.00 $

450,000.00

Island Breeze Realty Key Colony Beach Realty Coldwell Banker Schmitt Florida Keys Real Estate RE/MAX All Keys

Island Breeze Realty Island Breeze Realty Outside Of MLS Outside Of MLS RE/MAX All Keys

12/12/2018 12/14/2018 12/11/2018 12/14/2018 12/17/2018

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt Sellstate Island Properties Coastal Collection BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Brown Harris Stevens Miami Beach Club Brokers Century 21 All Keys Island Group Realty Royal Palms Realty Coldwell Banker Schmitt Truman & Co. Truman & Co.

Coldwell Banker Schmitt 12/13/2018 Coastal Collection 12/17/2018 Coll & Coll Inc 12/19/2018 Key West Luxury Real Estate 12/14/2018 Key West Vacation Prop & Realty 12/17/2018 BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 12/14/2018 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. (KW)12/17/2018 Bascom Grooms Real Estate 12/17/2018 American Caribbean Real Estate 12/18/2018 Outside Of MLS 12/18/2018 Coldwell Banker Schmitt 12/14/2018 Keller Williams KW Compass 12/17/2018 BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 12/19/2018

Key Colony Beach Marathon

479,000.00 479,000.00 469,900.00 564,500.00 559,900.00

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$ $ $ $ $

Upper Matecumbe Key

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Sold Price

Overseas Hwy Oceana Coconut Lagoon Bay Harbor

1981 1971 1957 2014 1986

Style Condo Single Fam Single Fam Single Fam Single Fam

Tot Beds Wtrfrnt MM 2 2 3 3 3

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105 105 101 100 95

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0 4 3 2 3 5 3 3 3 2 0 4 3

Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No No No Yes No No

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$ 184,000.00 $ 420,000.00 $ 399,000.00 $ 995,000.00 $ 2,695,000.00

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / DECEMBER 27, 2018 the geographic reach of our operations with an ideal location in America’s southernmost city.” The 100-room resort, which sold for $36.5 million, will undergo renovations over the next year, as OTO Development is known to maximize potential of purchased properties via redevelopment and renovation. Look forward to the reemergence of this property — no doubt with a glamorous makeover — in 2019.

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LAY OF THE LAND

TOP REAL ESTATE DEALS OF THE YEAR

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he Keys have long been a competitive real estate market—after all, islands don’t get any bigger.

From waterfront dream estates to commercial buildings ripe for development, Keys real estate has boomed in recent years. We’ve checked in with prominent Realtors Will Langley of Berkshire Hathaway Knight & Gardner Realty of Key West and Brian Schmitt of Coldwell Banker Schmitt of Marathon for the scoop on the hottest deals of 2018. Despite a difficult hurricane season, Langley said, “Irma allowed for new buyers to come along.” From the idiosyncratic to the wildly expensive, these are the most memorable of the market. What to expect in 2019? “The thing that we’re keeping an eye on is the supply,” said Langley, “if more properties come on the market, will the demand keep up?”

Poolside at the Lighthouse Court, one of six guesthouses sold in the record-breaking deal. HISTORIC INNS OF KEY WEST HISTORIC KEY WEST INNS This deal made Florida real estate history, with the sale of a collection of six historic inns in Key West, numbering 222 rooms in total, for a whopping $109 million. The inns that were sold were all Old Town properties: the Key Lime Inn, Lighthouse Court, Albury Court, the Merlin House, the Chelsea House and the Cypress House. The collection went to KHP Capital Partners.

Will Langley, who was part of the team at Berkshire Hathaway that brokered the deal, calls it “the most unique sale in all of last year,” and he notes that it was brokered by “all local Realtors.”

A palm-shaded drive leads the way to a wise investment. COLDWELL BANKER/ Contributed STOCK ISLAND ON THE RISE As kid sister to Key West, Stock Island is becoming a serious real estate market in her own right. The $8.7 million sale of 5700 Laurel Avenue, brokered

by Brian Schmitt of Coldwell Banker, is proof positive. Encompassing residences, parking, and undeveloped land, many Stock Island buyers see one very promising thing: possibility.

The Best Western Key Ambassador to debut in 2019 as an even better western resort. BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY KNIGHT & GARDNER/Contributed THE BEST WESTERN KEY WEST The Best Western Key Ambassador Resort Inn was built in the 1950s and is an iconic South Roosevelt fixture. Corry Oakes, CEO of OTO Development, said in a statement, “This purchase extends

PRIVATE PARADISE IN ISLAMORADA One of the most notable residential sales of the year, this oceanfront estate has an incredible 400-plus feet of waterfront, with a 200-foot dock, a private beachfront, 4.3 acres of upland and some of the deepest oceanfront dockage in the Keys. The property, which sold for $5.83 million, boasts tropical gardens with rare native flora and the original old Florida-style home built in 1934. It wasn’t the most expensive sale of the year, but perhaps the one most swoon-worthy for those of us with residential real estate dreams.

Like one’s own private Jurassic Park … without the dinosaurs. TEAM KAUFELT FLEMING STREET DREAM Private gardens? Check. Outdoor entertaining space? Check. Ambiance that strikes a balance between luxe lodge and tropical rainforest? Check. A highly sought-after and notable sale in Old Town, 908 Fleming Street was sold for $5 million by mother-son team Lynn and Jackson Kaufelt, or “Team Kaufelt” of Truman & Co. realty. The gorgeous sprawling home with modern finishes throughout is emblematic of private tropical living with the convenience of downtown. The striking design, from funky painted columns to exposed wood beams, makes it a memorable deal of the year.

This sprawling Islamorada residential property boasts a 200-foot dock. BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY KNIGHT & GARDNER/ Contributed

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ort Jefferson, the largest completely brick structure in North America, was originally designed to protect the shipping lanes between New Orleans and New York. Work began on the fort in 1846. When the walls were completed, they encompassed 11 of Garden Key’s 16 total acres. Never totally completed, it still took some 16 million bricks.

Most of the back-breaking work was done by slaves rented out by their Key West owners for $20 a month. While hundreds of cannons fortified the walls, the interior was cultivated with rich topsoil and a soft emerald mat of Bermuda grass. In 1888, the fort was formally turned over to the Marine Hospital Service and for a time the structure was used as an isolation ward.

Twenty years later, in 1908, the Dry Tortugas were declared a wildlife refuge, in part, to protect nesting sooty terns. It was Jan. 4, 1935, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt traveled by boat to the Tortugas and declared them a National Monument. The monument was designated Dry Tortugas National Park in 1992.

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

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What can we anticipate being the most talked about issues of 2019?

THE SUNSCREEN BAN Local officials are considering outlawing oxybenzone sunscreen sales in Key West because of research pointing to its damage to coral and marine life.

Dr. Craig Downs — whose research helped fuel Hawaii’s ban — presented his findings to the City Commission, arguing for new legislation. On Jan. 15, researchers from the sunscreen and cosmetics industries will plead their case.

MT. TRASHMORE The giant, nearly 80-year-old landfill on Stock Island has amounted to a whole lot more than a hill of beans … to the tune of a projected $70 million to $190 million for cleanup, according to Engineer John Paul Castro. Until a decision, locals continue to debate what could be done with that promising tract of land… buried under a mountain of trash.

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KEY WEST BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN Commissioners are hearing a proposal on Jan. 15 on a new bicycle and pedestrian plan, which has already been much discussed around town.

The plan is an effort to make transportation safer and more environmentally friendly, lowering traffic deaths and congestion.

RETAIL ON DUVAL STREET Grumblings about unethical selling practices of cosmetic shops continue, and city government is aiming to crack down on irresponsible retailers. Also on the horizon? The potential for new medical marijuana shops: local news outlets reported in early December that Key West’s inaugural pot shop is set to open at 130 Duval Street.

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acksonville isn’t exactly considered the bayou, but JJ Grey’s voice might make you think otherwise. The Jacksonville native still lives on a farm with a grove of 50 pecan trees — that is, when he’s not on tour, and he will be, for the first two months of 2019. Grey and his uber-talented band Mofro will be kicking off their 25-city tour in Key West on Saturday, Dec. 29, at Sunset Green Event Lawn. It feels appropriate: Key West is a Florida town that oft draws comparisons with New Orleans, a place of evident influence on Grey’s music. But Grey and Mofro have a style all their own — certainly soulful, and certainly commanding, but by way of an old screen door opening to a back porch. We had the opportunity to chat with the man behind “The Sweetest Thing,” and the earthshaking live shows from Red Rocks to Bonnaroo.

As a Jacksonville native, you come from an incredible North Florida pedigree of musicians — The Allman Brothers, Tom Petty, Molly Hatchet, the list goes on.

What elements of the people and culture do you feel have influenced you? I listened to all of that stuff coming up as a kid.

It’s played a huge part in my life, whether I know it or I don’t. And the land shaped me just as much as anything else — there’s something about the place. The less I try to make the music sound a certain way, the more it sounds like where I’m from. My part is to stay out of the way of the forces bigger than me. If I pay too much attention to it, then I’m not letting life here do its thing. For me, music is just like a conversation, and everyone sounds different. Some might have a Southern accent, some are from the West Indies, some are from Cuba. I just do music with a Southern accent.

Mofro defies any clear genre.

You play funk, rock, blues, country… how would you describe your music to someone who hadn’t heard it? I don’t know how to describe it. I can only tell you what I hope it is. For me, it’s like looking at yourself in the mirror.

Sometimes you have an idea of what you look like, but it seems like there’s a veil between you and you. For me, it’s the same with the music. I just want to share an

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THE SWEETEST THING JJ GREY AND MOFRO BACK IN THE ISLANDS honest moment, a clear moment.

Music is just a way to get there. The more you let go and let that happen, the more honest the moment becomes. For me, a show is that — just sharing an honest moment.

But, if I could take a picture of my grandmother’s porch, or better yet her kitchen, and that’s what Mofro would look like for me.

—JJ Grey

You’ve shared the stage with so many great acts, and your touring schedule is expansive. Are there any particular moments that were, well, kind of magical?

Yeah, you know, it happens a lot.

It’s sort of surreal. It’s almost 18 years I’ve been on the road. And it doesn’t get old. Someone asked me recently: “Do you get tired? Do you not want to play fan favorites any more?” I’ve never gotten tired, I’ve never thought about being tired. Playing Red Rocks the last two times, you have these moments that you sort of “wake up” and you aren’t thinking and you aren’t doing anything, and the music is sort of playing itself.

Your voice — where does it come from? Somewhere before your vocal chords. That moment at Red Rocks, my voice isn’t singing, something else inside me is singing. I almost don’t have to sing, and they are so good, I get caught listening.

You’re known for being a solid family man. How do you manage it with the touring lifestyle?

I just fly home every chance I get.

And I have rules that I’m not gone past a certain amount of days. It makes it more expensive, because you stop and go home, and the airline tickets … but a lot of the guys that play have families too. When I was young and I first started hard touring, I’d be gone eight weeks at a time, and I’d come home and my son was two inches taller, and that’s not going to happen again.

So, what’s the advice that you would give to your former self?

What should the young JJ hear?

That’s easy. It would be to not take it so serious and get out of my own way. Quit waiting for the hammer to fall, because it’s kind of candy ass to do that. More things go wrong like that, and really in retrospect, nothing went wrong. Everything really went right. Sometimes I felt sorry for myself. That’s one thing I could say: ditch all that stuff.

Start acting like a grown human being. You’ve got to grow up and get your ass kicked a little bit. It took a long time to realize complaining doesn’t change anything. It’s like when you’re stuck on the side of the road, and your car gets stuck, and you cuss a while, then you’ve got to figure out how to get the car out … it’s funny how in life sometimes, you just keep kicking the tire.

What’s your ultimate Southern Rock Festival line up? Oh wow.

Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tony Joe White, Galactic, North Mississippi Allstars, Derek Trucks, The Lee Boys, and of course Jerry

ALL EYES MEDIA/Contributed Reed. Oh, let’s get some reggae groups too: Yellowman, Toots and the Maytals.

Our publisher’s 7-year-old son asked what “Mofro” looks like.

So, where does Mofro come from, and what does it look like? It was inspired by a buddy of mine at the lumberyard; he used to call me that all the time.

I’d come into the lumberyard, and he’d say “What’s up Mofro?” and he helped me cool my jets when I was mad all the time, so shoutout to my lumberyard days. But, if I could take a picture of my grandmother’s porch, or better yet her kitchen, and that’s what Mofro would look like for me.

Please finish these sentences.

The last song I listened to that inspired me was … Lianne La Havas singing “Say a Little Prayer for You” in Paris live. Her singing inspired me to get better as a singer.

The last time I cried was … Well, my eyes water up during shows. It ain’t necessarily because I’m sad.

The last time I came to Key West was … Last year, I think it was in December, not long after Irma, was the last time I came to Key West.

JJ Grey and Mofro will be back playing in Key West on Saturday, Dec. 29 at 7 pm. Get tickets at: www.keywesttheater.com

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n a place renowned for its luxurious vacation homes, the developers of The Reserve at Sombrero Beach have upped the ante by requesting the services of esteemed designer, Christopher Elwell, owner of Royal Furniture and Design.

With his extensive background dating back to 1990, Elwell has designed, remodeled, and repositioned thousands of homes throughout the Florida Keys, Key West and the country. Known for his can-do attitude and amazing attention to detail, Christopher has been a long sought- after designer for owners looking for a visionary’s touch.

Mr. Elwell was tasked with not only the interior design but identifying “the vision” for the Elysium Residence, located at 449 Sombrero Beach Rd; the first Estate Villa being offered at The Reserve. (“Elysium”) meaning Paradise and the tone setter for Elwell’s vision, Christopher explains, “by choosing a ‘Coastal Chic’ design, I thought ‘you’re in paradise’ and I want you to feel that, not only outside your home, but also continue that feeling inside. We are bringing the outside in and taking advantage of the amazing views of the water and the lush landscaping.”

When you pull up to The Reserve at Sombrero Beach, the developers want you to expect something spectacular. The furniture, all selected by Royal Furniture and Design, is a mixture of upholstered fabric pieces, distressed woods in multiple finishes and some brushed metal accents.

It feels very coastal chic, elegant, yet comfortable.

Elwell says, “I think the design is just perfect for this unique development. The buyers will be the ones enjoying an inside and outside lifestyle to include boating, swimming, and relaxing at the end of a long, fun day. The interior will allow them to be very proud of their interior design, yet feel casual enough to relax and put their feet up when need be. The coastal chic décor will make them feel comfortable and relaxed whether they are entertaining friends or using the home themselves.”

The developer of The Reserve declares, “We are very excited to have Chris working on the Elysium Residence and know how extremely talented he is at walking into a completely empty room and transforming it into a great livable space. Given his background with homes in the Keys, we knew he would be a perfect fit, and would be able to give our clients exactly the comfort and aesthetic level they are looking for when buying in the Keys.”

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2018

was a banner year for Key West Weekly — we were thrilled to get to chat with some of the biggest names in music, comedy and film.

The best interview subjects are often the most candid, pulling back the public persona and offering some insight into the human himself (in this case it was all “hims” — we promise to fix this in 2019, ladies!). These extraordinary men offered wisdom and humor that we document here with:

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2. Emilio Estevez (Nov. 15, 2018), on his father, Martin Sheen: “Dad’s been arrested 68 times for nonviolent protests; he’s stood up for so many injustices. So now I always ask the question to myself, ‘what can I do?’”

3. Louie Anderson (interviewed Sept. 20, 2018): “I would like to say I don’t work at it, but I do, very hard.”

4. Carl Hiaasen (Jan. 26, 2018): “When material gets this rich, the country gets strong. It’s like we have gone back to Mark Twain and Will Rogers; the folk tradition of satire will get this country back to where it should be.”

5. Rick Springfield (Aug. 23, 2018): “I’ve always been pretty honest about my depression.

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6. Michael McDonald (Feb. 23, 2018): “I’ve told my son from time to time, when he’s laughing at the Family Guy thing and kind of ribbing me, ‘Hey, someday when your music becomes less relevant to your listeners, your comic value might be your real value.’”

7. Jim Breuer (March 16, 2018): “Politics can be summed up in one word: manipulation!!!”

8. Kevin Nealon (April 19, 2018), on his time with Saturday Night Live: “There are certain aspects I do miss, like being topical and creating on the fly, the live aspect — but the schedule was grueling.”

9. Coffee Butler (Nov. 22, 2018) on his “Coffee” nickname: “When I was playing in the Bahamas, Alan and Linda Merrill said, ‘You can’t say you’re called Coffee because you grind so fine. It’s because you’re so stimulating.’”

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10. Jimmy Buffett (Nov. 1, 2018) on today’s Key West: “I never thought it would be what it’s become, but I’m not ashamed of any part of it. I made some mistakes along the way, but today, it sure seems like an extension of what it was to us.”

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ISLAMORADA, MARATHON YET TO RECEIVE FEMA REIMBURSEMENTS FOR IRMA

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lmost 16 months after Hurricane Irma slammed into the Keys, two local municipalities have yet to be reimbursed anything from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Although Marathon and Islamorada have a FEMA stamp of approval designating some of the expenditures as “obligated,” the ball is with the state’s Division of Emergency Management, where it has rolled to a stop. The two-step process is proving problematic.

The City of Marathon estimates the storm damage at just under $34 million. It has submitted $22.9 million to the feds and is awaiting action from the state. Last week, in an opinion piece, Marathon Mayor John Bartus had strong words for the former state DEM director, Wes Maul.

“Inept is one of the nicest things I can say about his job performance. Thankfully, Maul has resigned, and hopefully a new administration will lead to a new DEM direction. Time will tell,” Bartus wrote.

Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis has announced that state Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Coral Springs, will serve as director of Florida’s Division of Emergency Management. Moskowitz is an elected member of the state House of Representatives in the 97th District, which includes northern Broward County. Moskowitz’s credentials for the position include serving as general counsel for AshBritt Environmental, a disaster management company.

The Village of Islamorada is in the same situation as Marathon. Both municipalities submitted the bulk of the costs associated with debris removal and emergency protective measures. The president and Congress authorized immediate 100 percent reimbursement funds for the first 30 days post-Irma, with the expectation that immediate needs would be immediately funded.

When that didn’t happen, the City of Marathon took out a $10 million line of credit to cover its costs. But major projects — like the reconstruction of Sombrero Beach — cannot proceed until FEMA reimbursement comes in, city staff said.

“The city has more expenditures to submit, and in some cases recovery projects have stopped due to a lack of funds,” said Marathon’s Finance Director Jennifer Johnson.

FEMA and the state DEM have reimbursed Monroe County and the City of Key West for some of their expenditures.

Monroe County has $6.5 million in hand, and Key West has $1.9 million. That’s not quite 16 percent of the costs the government agencies submitted for damage that occurred 15 months ago.

That’s progress from the situation Keys governments faced six months ago. In June, the Weekly reported that only Monroe County had been reimbursed at all and the total received was $1 million.

“So of the $35 million in requests, we’ve received about a million?” asked Mayor David Rice of Monroe County Finance Director Tina Boan at the end of June, to which she replied yes.

Marathon Received $0 of $22.9 million submitted to FEMA. Islamorada Received $0 of $8 million submitted to FEMA. Key West Received $1.9 million of $9.5 million submitted to FEMA. Monroe County Received $6.5 million of $43.8 million submitted to FEMA.

In May, Tidal Basin consultant Bill Slater told the county a “perfect storm” has led to the slow reimbursement. FEMA rolled out a new delivery model last year just as it was being overwhelmed with submissions from several major hurricanes and wildfires across the country and Puerto Rico. The state of Florida also decided not to expedite FEMA funding and instead is requiring 100 percent validation before sending FEMA money to local governments, Clark said.

“They used to expedite 50 percent of the claim, and then figure it out later,” said Monroe County Administrator Roman Gastesi in March on the advance of “upfront” money, “but they are not doing that any more.”

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heats a JUULpod, which contains 0.7 mL with 5 percent nicotine by weight, approximately equivalent to 1 pack of cigarettes or 200 puffs. Remember ack in May, the Keys Weekly thinking a Virginia Slim wasn’t that bad reported on the growing use due to its size? and harmful effects of eAnd the theory that vaping is cigarettes, Juul and vaping in safer? Not exactly. There is potential general. On Dec. 17, a federally funded for carcinogenic exposure, according survey by researchers at the University to National Center for Biotechnology of Michigan was released showing a Information, because of heating the rise in vaping among teens from 2017 e-liquid with metal coils. “Our findings to 2018. The study found the use of indicate that e-cigarettes are a potennicotine e-cigarettes by high schoolers tial source of exposure to toxic metals doubled in that one year. That means (chromium, nickel and lead), and to twice as many teens are now using metals that are toxic when inhaled a nicotine product than the previous (manganese and year. In the 44 years zinc).” Basically, custhe study has been tomers are potenconducted, never tially inhaling lead has there been such “We (FDA) share to get nicotine, and a dramatic increase. the belief that these that doesn’t sound Overall, 45,000 products should never too smart. students were asked be marketed to, sold about vaping, and 1 to, or used by kids – So what attracts in 5 high schoolers and we need to make the kids? E-cigasaid they vaped in every effort to prevent rettes are easy to the past month. The kids from getting hide, don’t smell as FDA has previously hooked on nicotine.” strong as cigarettes, declared the use of FDA Commissioner and the newest vere-cigarettes as an Scott Gottlieb, M.D. sion, the JUUL, looks epidemic, and it’s like a flash drive getting worse.

— not a cigarette The survey at all (kids refer to further found that nicotine vaping increased from 3.5 per- it as “juuling”). E- cigarettes can be bought online, even on eBay, to avoid cent to 6.1 percent among 8th grade Florida’s legal age limit of 18, and are students and 8 percent to 16 percent relatively affordable ($49.99 for a JUUL in 10th graders. starter kit). And for added attraction, While the use of marijuana they come in fun flavors like cinnamon, generally stayed the same, inhaling chocolate, mango and tutti-fruiti. It’s a it through a vaping device increased. far cry from stealing your grandfather’s One in 4 high schoolers said they used filterless Camel and passing out from marijuana in the past year. This means the taste. Technology simply streamroughly 1.3 million more kids vaped lined addictive substance use for kids, this year than last. and it’s worked.

E-cigarettes supposedly were Tellingly, Marlboro just invested designed to be a healthier option for nearly $13 billion in Juul. Being hooked tobacco products. The devices heat a liquid into an aerosol to be inhaled, de- on e-cigarettes isn’t any less difficult than being hooked on regular livering smaller doses of nicotine than cigarettes. What is old school and still in a cigarette and, bonus, there is no second-hand smoke. But are they safe? works with kids? Education, vigilance and common sense — don’t smoke.

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Snap!

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OUR FAVORITE PHOTOS

From parades to powerboats, it was a photo-worthy year in Key West. Some we snap ourselves (well, many — you’ll see us playing “paparazzi” at events); some we are granted by professional photographers; and others are submitted by the citizens who make this town so photogenic. Check out a few of our favorite glimpses of Key West in 2018.

— Weekly staff report

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1. Feb. 28: The Papio Kinetic Sculpture and Art Bike Parade honors rebel metal artist Stanley Papio. Here, previous winner Virginia Wark of Key West takes off on hers, in an issue in which we announced the opening for 2018 entries. CONTRIBUTED 2. May 17: Will Benson, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Volunteer of the Year, paddles out in our beautiful shallows. WILL BENSON/Contributed

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3. Feb. 2: Key West hosts its first Photography Festival, with locals and visitors alike, including the uber-talented Mark Hedden.

MARK HEDDEN/Contributed 4. Nov. 15: Helicopters hover above, while the Key West Powerboat races rage on. The 38th Annual World Championship Superboat Races brought speed and spectacle to our waters. BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly 5. Dec. 20: Handsome hounds in their holiday finery at Higgs Beach prance for the Parade of Paws, benefitting the FKSPCA. TIFFANY DUNSMORE/FKSPCA 6. Dec. 1: Fantasy Fest King Larry Blackburn and Queen Bernadette Restivo lead locals from City Hall to the Key West AIDS Memorial to honor loved ones lost. HAYS BLINCKMANN/Keys Weekly

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7. Feb. 28: Legendary vocalist Michael McDonald visits Key West and plays the Sunset Green Event Lawn (and references his “Family Guy” alter ego in our interview). TIMOTHY WHITE/Contributed 8. June 13: In the change of command ceremony for the U.S. Coast Guard, Key West Sector, outgoing Capt. Janszen inspects the platoon one more time before handing off the command to Capt. Francisco Rego. JULIE AMBOS/Studio Julie 9. May: Spring is fawn season and drivers were reminded to be extra careful on Big Pine Key and the Lower Keys for these adorable little guys. VALERIE PREZIOSI/Contributed

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10. Oct. 25: The Annual Zombie Bike Ride brings fun (and fear!) with creepy clowns among the thousands of participants in 2018. HAYS BLINCKMANN/Keys Weekly 11. Nov. 22: Local musical legend Coffee Butler releases a new album for his 90th birthday, called “A Mother’s Love.” RALPH DE PALMA/Contributed 12. Nov. 1: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum visits Key West. HAYS BLINCKMANN/Keys Weekly

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NOW HIRING: Heavy Equipment Operator needed in the Upper Keys. Contact 305-852-3002 or email: admin@ cbtconstruct.com City of Marathon - Job Openings: Building Inspector/ Plans Examiner, Building Permit Technician, Parks & Rec. Maintenance Worker and Utilities Maintenance. EOE FULL BENEFITS Also hiring: Part-time (Temporary) Scanner. 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.

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Ready for occupancy January 1st. $2,100.00/month F/L/S 239-476-2301 mike@mg1fl. com 1BR/1BA House with detached Studio Apartment for rent in Key Largo (near Ramada Inn).

Fenced parking for boat/RV/ 2-3 cars. $1,450/month F/L/S House is for sale-month to month lease. 216-509-4400

COMMERCIAL SPACE Office Space ON US-1 for Rent in Marathon.

6 rooms & 1 bathroom. 1700 SF . $2800/month. 305-588-1021

MISC. FOR SALE

LEGAL NOTICES Maria Partington / Senior Coordinator CEB Monroe County Building Department / # 138367 Publish: December 27, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers

LEGAL NOTICES MERLE MILLER UNIT#1264 $627.12

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GREGORY WOOD UNIT#1177 $562.60

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

KATHLEEN GUARIGLIA UNIT#1639 $934.50

Notice is hereby given that on 1/4/19 at 10:30 am, the following mobile home will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S. 715.109:

DANIEL ZUST UNIT#1223 $466.08

1980 HOME #0361128N

ELENA VIGIL FARINAS UNIT#1570 $1,221.86

Regulation sized Pool Table $1000.00 OBO Duck Key 3 0 5 - 4 8 1 - 1 3 1 6

Last tenants: Etoral E Arroway & Richard Lloyd Balkin.

VACATION RENTAL

Sale to be held at Roy’s Trailer Park Inc- 402 Appelrouth Ln, Key West, FL 33040, 305-293-8888.

PHILIP BANGERT UNIT#1670 $522.17

Publish: December 20 & 27, 2018

DENNIS ELLIS UNIT#1714 $758.20

WANTED WANTED: 2BR/2BA for January, February, March 2019. References available.

410-629-9232

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING MONROE COUNTY CONTRACTORS EXAMINING BOARD MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Notice Is Hereby Given To Whom It May Concern that on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, the Monroe County Contractors Examining Board (“CEB”) will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Second Floor, BOCC Room, Marathon, Florida commencing at 9:30 A.M. This meeting is to hear the following: any person(s) to come before the board; any reports from Monroe County Assistant Attorney; any reports from Monroe County Building Official; any reports from Staff; board review of applications for a certificate of competency license and/ or testing; any old or new business to come before the board at this time.

PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE SECTION 286.0105, be advised that, if a person decides to appeal the decision made by the Contractors’ Examining Board with respect to any matter considered at today’s hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special recommendations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator's Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”.

NOTICE: It shall be the responsibility of each Respondent or other person addressing the Board to bring an interpreter if the party is not able to understand or speak the English language.

Rick Griffin, Building Official/ Board Secretary

The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE U-HAUL COMPANY OF MIAMI Notice is here by given that on January 14th, 2019, Leonard Richford Jr. Storage Auctioneer, Executive Administrator for U-Haul Company of Miami, Will be offering for sale under the Judicial Lien Process, By Public Auction, the following storage units. The Terms of the sale will be cash only.

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

103530 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Fl. 33037.

Names And Last Known Addresses are as Follows:

BRANDI WOLF UNIT#1769 $320.51

Publish: December 27, 2018 and January 3, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE U-HAUL COMPANY OF MIAMI Notice is here by given that on January 15th, 2019, Leonard Richford Jr. Storage Auctioneer, Executive Administrator for U-Haul Company of Miami, Will be offering for sale under the Judicial Lien Process, By Public Auction, the following storage units. The Terms of the sale will be cash only.

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

PHILIP BANGERT UNIT #1334 $740.00

103530 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Fl. 33037.

Names And Last Known Addresses are as Follows:

FELANTIS BRUNSON UNIT #1524-71 $616.40

PHILIP BANGERT UNIT#0007 $514.40

CRYSTAL WHITMER UNIT#1655 $1,045.40

Publish: December 27, 2018 and January 3, 2019

STACY LOPEZ UNIT#1194 $682.88 GABRIEL ROBLES UNIT#1171 $562.60 FRANCO MICCICHE UNIT#1344 $528.36 RYAN JENKINS UNIT#1783 $402.24 PHILIP BANGERT UNIT#0007 $514.40 JENNIFER DAVIS UNIT#1573 $627.08 RICHARD FERNANDEZ UNIT #1182 $473.87 VICTOR CALDERON UNIT #1189 $466.08 CHRISTOPHER RICHERT UNIT#1529 $321.10 KATHARYN SPERRY UNIT#1017 $326.68 CAROL COOPER UNIT#1196 $342.58 KATHLEEN GUARIGLIA UNIT#1619 $854.50

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following:| FULL MAINTENANCE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar

by Onvia at www. demandstar.com OR www. monroecountybids.com.

The Public Record is available at the Monroe County Purchasing Office located in the Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, Room 2-213, Key West, Florida.

All responses must be sealed and must be submitted to the Monroe County Purchasing Office.

Publish: December 27, 2018

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following:| LOWER KEYS JANITORIAL SERVICES MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar

by Onvia at www. demandstar.com OR www. monroecountybids.com.

The Public Record is available at the Monroe County Purchasing Office located in the Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, Room 2-213, Key West, Florida.

All responses must be sealed and must be submitted to the Monroe County Purchasing Office.

Publish: December 27, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following:| UPPER KEYS AND MARATHON JANITORIAL SERVICES MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar

by Onvia at www. demandstar.com OR www. monroecountybids.com.

The Public Record is available at the Monroe County Purchasing Office located in the Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, Room 2-213, Key West, Florida.

All responses must be sealed and must be submitted to the Monroe County Purchasing Office.

Publish: December 27, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 24, 2019, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: BIG COPPITT GULF VIEW BOAT RAMP IMPROVEMENTS

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ties may claim an interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other Claimants; Unknown Parties in Possession #2, if living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s) who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown Parties may claim an interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other Claimants Defendant(s).

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 pou-ou 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 7 jou; Si ou pa ka tandé ou palé byen, rélé 711.

Unknown Parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s) who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown Parties may claim an interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other Claimants Defendant(s).

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

Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar

by Onvia at www. demandstar.com OR www. monroecountybids.com.

The Public Record is available at the Monroe County Purchasing Office located in the Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, Room 2-213, Key West, Florida.

All responses must be sealed and must be submitted to the Monroe County Purchasing Office.

Publish: December 27, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 5, 2019, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: WEST MARTELLO BRICK AND MORTAR RESTORATION MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar

by Onvia at www. demandstar.com OR www. monroecountybids.com.

The Public Record is available at the Monroe County Purchasing Office located in the Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, Room 2-213, Key West, Florida.

All responses must be sealed and must be submitted to the Monroe County Purchasing Office.

Publish: December 27, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION Case No: 2017-CA-000372-P U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee, Successor-in-Interest to Bank of America, N.A., as Trustee, Successor to Lasalle Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-WF Plaintiff, -vs.John Emmett Gannaway a/k/a John E. Gannaway; Unknown Spouse of John Emmett Gannaway a/k/a John E. Gannaway; Unknown Parties in Possession #1, if living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s) who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown Par-

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to order rescheduling foreclosure sale or Final Judgment, entered in Civil Case No. 2017-CA-000372-P of the Circuit Court of the 16th Judicial Circuit in and for Monroe County, Florida, wherein U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee, Successor-inInterest to Bank of America, N.A., as Trustee, Successor to Lasalle Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-WF1, Plaintiff and John Emmett Gannaway a/k/a John E. Gannaway 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 January 9, 2019, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: LOTS 12 AND 13, BLOCK 25, AMENDED PLAT OF KEY LARGO PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 62, 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

Kevin Madok,CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Monroe County, Florida Gwen Douglass DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT Submitted By: ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHÉ, LLP 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite 360 Boca Raton, Florida 33431 (561) 998-6700 (561) 998-6707 Publish: December 20 and December 27, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION Case No: 2016-CA000891-K Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007QH4 Plaintiff, -vs.William F. Wood, Individually and as Trustee of the Wood Family Joint Revocable Trust; Robin J. Wood, Individually and as Trustee of the Wood Family Joint Revocable Trust; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homecomings Financial, LLC (f/k/a Homecomings Financial Network Inc.); Unknown Parties in Possession #1 as to 2323 Harris Avenue (Main Front House), If living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s) who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown Parties may claim an interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other Claimants; Unknown Parties in Possession #2 as to 2323 Harris Avenue (Main Front House), If living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s) who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown Parties may claim an interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other Claimants; Unknown Parties in Possession #1 as to 2323 Harris Avenue (Rear Unit)If living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s) who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown Parties may claim an interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other Claimants; Unknown Parties in Possession #2 as to 2323 Harris Avenue (Rear Unit)If living, and all

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to order rescheduling foreclosure sale or Final Judgment, entered in Civil Case No. 2016-CA-000891-K of the Circuit Court of the 16th Judicial Circuit in and for Monroe County, Florida, wherein Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-QH4, Plaintiff and William F. Wood, Individually and as Trustee of the Wood Family Joint Revocable Trust 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 January 8, 2019, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: ON THE ISLAND OF KEY WEST AND KNOWN ON THE KEY WEST REALTY COMPANY'S FIRST SUBDIVISION NUMBER ONE, OF A PART OF TRACT TWENTY ONE (21) AND SALT POND LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5 AND NOW KNOWN AS LOT 7, SQUARE 30. THE DIAGRAM OF SAID SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 43, 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.

Kevin Madok, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Monroe County, Florida Shonta McLeod DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT Submitted By: ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHÉ, LLP 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite 360 Boca Raton, Florida 33431 (561) 998-6700 (561) 998-6707 Publish: December 27, 2018 and January 3, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 18-CP-000149-P IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN PURDY DUFFY, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JOHN PURDY DUFFY, deceased, whose date of death was JUNE 5, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, File Number 18-CP-000149-P, 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 attorneys 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 the 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. NOT WITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this notice is December 20, 2018.

LEGAL NOTICES Personal Representative: LYNN ICKES-DUFFY Attorneys for Personal Representative: BART H. CHEPENIK, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 0038962 Primary E-mail: bchepenik@ ctllp.com Secondary E-mail: probateservice@ctllp.com MONIQUE M. SADARANGANI, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 105534 Primary E-mail: msadarangani@ctllp.com Secondary E-mail: probateservice@ctllp.com Chepenik Trushin LLP Attorneys for Personal Representative 12550 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 805 Miami, Florida 33181 Telephone: (305) 981-8889 Facsimile: (305) 405-7979 Publish: December 20 and December 27, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2018-CP-150-P IN RE: ESTATE OF ANTHONY FERNICOLA, SR., Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ANTHONY FERNICOLA, SR., deceased, whose date of death was November 1, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070.

The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court 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: December 20, 2018.

Personal Representative: ANTHONY FERNICOLA, JR. 40821 North Courage Drive Anthem, AZ 85086 Attorney for Personal Representative: MEGHAN E. MILLER, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 1003898 JAMES S. LUPINO, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 244481 Hershoff, Lupino & Yagel, LLP 90130 Old Highway

LEGAL NOTICES Tavernier, FL 33070 Publish: December 20 and December 27, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE 16TH CIRCUIT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 18-CP-000100-P JUDGE: SHARON I. HAMILTON IN RE: ESTATE OF JOAN F. MAHONEY, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The ancillary administration of the Estate of Joan F. Mahoney, deceased, whose date of death was July 13, 2017, File No. 18-CP-000100-P is pending in the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, Plantation Key Courthouse, 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070.

The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. The date of first publication of this notice is December 20, 2018.

Pursuant to Section 733.702 of the Florida Probate Code, all creditors and those having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, upon whom a copy of this notice has been served are required to file their claims with the above named 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 having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, are required to file their claims with the above-named court within 3 months after the date of the first publication of this notice.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED 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. Co-Personal Representative: Steven D. Mahoney, CoPersonal Representative 31 Pryor Lane Lake Placid, Florida 33852 George D. Mahoney, CoPersonal Representative 3058 New Williamsburg Drive Schenectady, New York 12303 Attorneys for Personal Representative: POLLACK, POLLACK & KOGAN, LLC Bretton I. Pollack, Esq. Courthouse Tower, Suite 2050 44 West Flagler Street Miami, Florida 33130 Telephone: (305) 373-9676 Facsimile: (305) 373-9379 Publish: December 20 and December 27, 2018 The Weekly Newspapers

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / DECEMBER 27, 2018

The Key West Weekly is proud to partner with Key West High 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 KWHS for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Conch Pride” and congratulate all of the outstanding students of the week.

What is something most people don’t know about you? Something most people don’t know about me is that I went to Sigsbee for middle school.

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What is something you know now that you didn’t know when you were a freshman? Looking back, I did not know how strong I would grow as a person.

What organizations and activities are you involved with at KWHS and why are they important to you? I was in Conchettes, peer mentoring, French Club, water girl, Beta Club, Executive Board, and Student Council. These organizations are important to me because they keep me involved, and they are fun ways to give back to our community and school.

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My plan is to get my degree in hospitality at FKCC and become a flight attendant and travel the world.

What do you hope to be remembered for at KWHS? I hope to be remembered for being kind to everyone and enjoying others’ company as well as having fun in school activities.

What is one favorite way to spend your spare time? I enjoy going out with my friends to catch up on each others’ lives.

Will you make the Keys your permanent home? I love Key West, but no, I want to explore and experience other states. My plan is to move to Colorado.

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NEED EMPLOYEES? CAREER OPPORTUNITIES KEY WEST Assistant Branch Manager-Winn Dixie Full & Part Time Tellers Treasury Management Representative II

KEY LARGO

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

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COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE ON US-1 Over 7,700 sq. feet of commercially zoned one story concrete building with the best of both worlds! 150' of highway frontage on Overseas Highway, in Marathon with both front and side parking make this a fantastic location. FDOT shows +-6 million cars pass this location annually, growing every year!

Would be great for storefront, multi-unit office space, a restaurant, medical office. A perfect place for your business, or businesses. Call 305-394-5777 for additional details.

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“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

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Crisis Counselor (4277) Peer Support Specialist (4279) Behavioral Health Therapist (4796)

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Driver (2995) CDL required Behavioral Health Tech (PT-2282) PGC Drop in Technician (PT-2435) Heron Direct Care Worker (PT-3558) Registered Nurse (PT-4234, 4395) Register Nurse (Per Diem-3799) Care Coordinator (3568) Maintenance Specialist (2437) Peer Specialist (4172) Advocate (4708) License Practical Nurse (2667)

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Adult Behavioral Health Therapist (3566) Adult Case Manager (4786) Research Assistant (4785)

Background/Drug Screening Required.

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

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!

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let’s do business - (305) 453-6928 Cooper’s Paint & Body & Auto Mechanics

305-294-5581 6391 3rd Street Key West, FL 33040

Since 1952

mlcooper@cooperspaintbody.com

Our Business is Environmentally Friendly!

NEW & REPAIR

305-664-0099 www.TikiHuts.com

STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

To order call 908.797.9430

Delivering groceries, beer, wine & spirits and other provisions to you in the Florida Keys from Marathon to Key West.

Corporate accounts welcome, call (908) 797-9430 Ravi.Vaithinathan@tendbar.us - www.tendbar.us Please remember, you must be 21 to purchase alcohol.

Roller Maintenance Track Maintenance Door Alignment Security Pins Safety Locks Handles

We Also Repair & Replace Patio Door Screens

Operating Since 2004 Appliance and Air Conditioning

Sales - Service - Installation 1700 N. Roosevelt Blvd #2, Key West

305-998-8953

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Insured • Professional • Reliable

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KEY WEST,

inc.

y’s www.KeysSlidingGlassDoorRepair.com And Sliding Glass Door Repair

New & Used / Sales & Service Propellers, Shafts, Struts, Rudders

Only Laser Scanner in the Keys No Need to Send Your Prop to the Mainland & Waste Valuable Fishing Time Outboard Shafts 305-292-0012 Inboard and Outboard Straightened on Boat 6003 Peninsular Ave. Stock Island-FL Free Propeller Analysis

propdrkw@gmail.com

Painting the Keys since 2003

Sewer Connections 305

872-1876

• New Construction • Remodeling • Irrigation

305

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• Heavy Equipment • Solar Lic## RF11067168

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Property Management 305.296.6996

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cell: e-mail:

849-1302

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office:

305

Monthly & Yearly Rentals Vacation Rentals

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Accounting | Bookkeeping | Payroll Tax Return Preparation Services More than 25 yrs. experience 305-797-2684 | accountant@collcpa.com

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in Key West since 1997

Serving Monroe, Dade & Broward Including Airports & Ports.

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

305-743-7454

fkes2011@gmail.com floridakeysexpressshuttle.com

5216 US HIGHWAY ONE, KEY WEST

PAYROLL · WORKERS’ COMP · HR Brent’s Cell: 941.626.0423 | Email: Brent@integrityel.com

YOUR LOCAL PAYROLL SOLUTION www.integrityel.com

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FRANK J. PLA

305-922-2165 FRANK122162@YAHOO.COM

AFFORDABLE MODULAR HOMES Hurricane Rated Homes On Your Lot New Homes Starting at $219,000 (If you have flood insurance you may be eligible for $30,000 in increased cost of compliance funding.)

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Se Habla Espanol

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