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SARAH THOMAS

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ast week, we reported on a jackass tourist from Maryland named William Hunter Hardesty, after a video of him jumping on a pelican went viral. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission caught wind of it and issued a warrant for his arrest. The pelican is a federally-protected species. Well, Hardesty couldn’t help himself from boasting about the incident to some folks in Ocean City, Maryland … who then called the police. State troopers arrested him on March 15, and he’s been sent back to the Monroe County Jail to be held on $80,000 bond. We’re not sure what the courts will decide, but we asked locals:

What type of punishment should the pelican guy get?

“I’d go totalitarian government on him. $10,000 fine, and six months or 1,200 hours of community service, minimum.”

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“Honestly, I think he’s already served his punishment. … Key West hates this tourist, and now America does too!”

— Leah Peeks

“I think he should have to work with Key West Life Rescue or Reef Relief so he has to dedicate a month of his time to cleaning it up. What’s jail going to do? He’ll still be a douche.”

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NEED TO KNOW WHAT FEMA FLOODPLAIN MAPS MEAN FOR THE KEYS SARAH THOMAS sthomas@keysweekly.com

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he FEMA floodplain maps have been looming on the horizon for South Florida and the Keys like a storm cloud. The preliminary maps drawn up by FEMA are projected to be unveiled in April. Scott Fraser, the city’s FEMA coordinator and floodplain administrator, sat down to talk about what citizens should be aware of in the coming months. Fraser and Steve Russ, vice president of the board of directors of FIRM (Fair Insurance Rates for Monroe County), presented a comprehensive assessment of the floodplain map projections at the March 20 city commission meeting.

Here’s what Key West residents should know: THESE FEMA MAPS ARE THE FIRST MODEL OF THEIR KIND. “This is the first time they are coming out with a completely new model, a high-end process, and South Florida is the first to try,” Fraser said. “They say this is the first time they can accurately predict the water inland. Almost every hurricane they have data on, they ran it through their model.” Note: the model did not include Hurricane Irma, which would likely have had a negative effect on insurance rates for Lower

The dark blue is the new x zone, the light blue is the former x zone with higher projected elevation, the red and orange are areas of higher projected stillwater elevation.

and Middle Keys residents but perhaps a positive one on rates in Key West.

THE X ZONE IS SHRINKING. The X zone in old town Key West encompasses the highest elevation in town. It has historically been considered a zone that is “safe” from flooding, and currently, there is no mandatory flood insurance for residents or business owners in the X zone. However, that is likely to change with these floodplain maps go into effect, the preliminary drafts of which show an x zone reduced by 2/3 in size.

HOW BIG A DIFFERENCE IS THERE IN THESE MAPS VS. PREVIOUS FLOOD MAPS? A big one. The new preliminary maps show considerable increases in water elevation during storms. For example, there is a projected 10-foot difference in the previous floodplain maps and the new ones at the corner of Elizabeth Street and Truman Avenue. 86 percent of buildings in Key West will show flood level increase, and 2,378 buildings have been brought into flood zones.

WHAT CAN WE DO? Get flood insurance now. It will be significantly more expensive after the new maps are adopted. Also look into getting an elevation certificate, either from the city or a land surveyor.

FEMA will offer a 90-day period for individuals and municipalities to appeal the accuracy of the maps.

“Not by saying ‘my house has never flooded,’” said Fraser. “There’s only one thing that will have a successful appeal in any way, and that’s science or data.” That’s why the city is working with FIRM, a grassroots organization, to look at variables like how the reef or using different data models may affect the flood elevation projections.

“FIRM has already aggressively reached out to a professional hydrologist and engaged him to start looking at other models. The model FEMA is using is most disadvantageous to the city,” said Fraser.

ARE OLD FLOOD INSURANCE RATES GRANDFATHERED IN AFTER THE NEW MAPS ARE ADOPTED? Kind of. For people who already have flood insurance, “They’ll be Continued on page 35.

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FLOODPLAIN MAPPING, TRUMAN WATERFRONT ON AGENDA

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he city commission met on March 20 at City Hall. Here’s a recap of the top items on the agenda: FLOODPLAIN MAPS UPDATE The top item of discussion was the update presented by the city’s floodplain administrator, Scott Fraser, and Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe’s (FIRM) Steve Russ. Russ and Fraser presented slides demonstrating the magnitude of difference between the current FEMA flood maps and the projected ones to be proposed next month, or as late as June.

“We need to understand the implications and know what our moves are,” Mayor Teri Johnston said. “We started FIRM in 2006 — wind and flood go hand in hand — and we’ve been heavily involved in flood elevation all these years.”

Johnston said the city has to be well prepared for FEMA’s appeal period, in which the city can, and will, challenge FEMA’s floodplain map calculations.

(Full article page 4) VULNERABLE ROAD USER ACT This item essentially is positioning the commission to support legislation coming up for a house vote in Tallahassee. Commissioner

Samuel Kaufman is sponsoring a resolution urging the Florida legislature to enact the “Vulnerable Road User Act,” which creates heavier criminal penalties for drivers who cause injury to a bicyclist or pedestrian. This vote also encourages two pieces of legislation in the Florida House, which would outlaw some types of wireless communication.

DOWNTOWN SURVEILLANCE The commission voted on a major expenditure of nearly $400,000 to go forward with installing security cameras in four areas of Key West. These include downtown, Duval Street, Mallory Square and Outer Mole (cruise ship docking site).

TRUMAN WATERFRONT AMPHITHEATER MANAGEMENT The city has been seeking management for the Truman Waterfront Amphitheater, the newly developed high-volume venue and park. The deal outlines hiring a firm that would handle administration, financial management, marketing outreach, venue operations, and liaising with city services.Two management companies, Rams Head Promotions and We’ve Got the Keys, offered the city proposals. The vote had not been taken at press time.

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SAVE THE DATE Through March 28 • With the Grain: Contemporary Approaches to Wood Art. Part of the Tom Majors Tribute to Wood program, Studios of Key West and various locations.

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HOME TO FOUR GENERATIONS KEY WEST HISTORY

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n 1807, John Huling Geiger was born in St. Augustine.

As a young man, he ventured to Key West where he found work as a pilot for Commodore Porter’s West Indies Squadron. He married Lucretia Saunders and they had 11 children – eight daughters and three sons – though three of these children died during childbirth.

Geiger became a successful wrecker working the Florida Reef and one of Key West’s wealthiest residents. As such, he felt he should have a home that reflected his stature in the community and built a home on the corner of Whitehead and Greene Streets with what was then an unobstructed water view.

The house was constructed between 1846 and 1849 and provided a home for four generations of Geigers, who lived under its roof for 110 years. When the last Geiger, Captain William Bradford Smith, passed away in 1956, the home, long since neglected, was slated for destruction. Mitchell and Frances Wolfson intervened. They brought the home back to its former glory and wired it for electricity.

On March 18, 1960, the Wolfsons dedicated the house as a public museum named the Audubon House.

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

Friday, March 22 • Fabulous Flower Friday from 5 to 6 pm at Petals and Vines, Key West.

• Florida Keys SPCA spring social at 5:30 p.m. for VIP, 6:30 p.m. general admission, The Key West Golf Club.

• Grand Opening of I.C. Doubles Cocktail Craftery and Kitchen at 7 p.m., 203 Duval St., Key West.

Saturday, March 23 • Positive Step of Monroe County Benefit all day at Lilly Pulitzer, 600 Front Street, Key West.

• Key West Community Sailing Center’s inaugural Youth Sailing Regatta.

Registration from 9 to 9:45 a.m.

• Funeral in honor of Manuel Cabeza, eulogy by Commissioner Clayton Lopez, at the Key West Cemetery at 5 p.m.

Thursday, March 28 • Dance Key West’s “Meet me at the Barre” at 7 p.m., Henry & Eli’s Side Street Pub, Key West.

Friday, March 29 • International Mermaid Day at 5 p.m. at Havana Cabana, Key West.

Saturday, March 30 • Mya O’Malley book signing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Books & Books, Key West.

• Brews & Beats 2nd annual beer fest from 4 to 8 p.m. at Sunset Green Event Lawn, Key West.

Thursday, April 4-7 • 2nd annual Key West Yoga and Wellness Fest.

Saturday, April 6 • 4th annual ReMARCable Dance Project at 4 p.m. at the Studios of Key West.

Sunday, April 7 • Keys Chorale Spring Concert at 4 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, Key West.

April 9-23 • The Connection Project: A Mosaic of the Keys at Royal Furniture, 3326 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West.

Friday, April 12 • Key West Theater Grand Gala with live music and open bar, 6 to 10 p.m. at Key West Theater.

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HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com

UPDATE FROM REP. DEBBIE MUCARSEL-POWELL

Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in the U.S. House. SEBASTION SILVA/Contributed

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n news from the hill: on March 14, U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell shared some significant achievements in her first three months representing our district. She is moving forward on the issues that she committed to during her South Florida campaign, like supporting common sense gun control and environmental efforts. The House Democrat has recently joined two very high-profile committees, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Judiciary.

Locally, Mucarsel-Powell plans on meeting in the Keys with the Army Corp of Engineers this week to discuss water quality and leaky septic tanks (Miami-Dade has roughly 90,000 tanks).

“I am leading efforts to get stronger funding. It’s a request to deal with the leaky septic and Miami-Dade. It’s a part of the Florida Keys Water Quality Improvement Program,” said Mucarsel-Powell, who also is concerned with the poor water quality from Lake Okeechobee reaching us in the Keys.

“I asked for the meeting in the Keys because they need to hear from us. It’s an important opportunity for residents to weigh in, because we have footed the bill down here.”

Mucarsel-Powell is also focused on the coral disease affecting our reefs, and constituents from the Keys have visited her office about the situation.

“I am working with Mote Marine,” she said. “My focus is to

obtain funding to support coral research along the coast. Especially funding research and providing support to find answers to why the reefs are dying from this bacteria. It’s a critical issue, and we aren’t talking about it daily.”

At a federal level, the representative has been involved with the House introducing the Equality Act. With strong support from both the House and Senate, Mucarsel-Powell expects it to pass. The bill modifies existing civil rights legislation to ban discrimination against LGBTQ people as a national nondiscrimination law.

“This country was built on freedom and equality, and it’s time we finally pass this bill so that we guarantee LGBTQ Americans are not discriminated against because of who they choose to love,” she said.

Mucarsel-Powell also helped introduce, through the Judiciary committee, the Dream and Promise Act, HR6, providing “dreamers” — beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) — a path to citizenship.

“These people are our neighbors, our friends, part of

our community, and have been here for decades,” she said.

“They need to stop living in a state of limbo and know they can legally remain here. They have all been vetted. We need to allow them to participate in our economy and provide services we need, as nurses, educators and health-care providers. I am very excited about that bill.”

The first bill Mucarsel-Powell co-sponsored — the For the People Act of 2019, HR 1 — has passed the House. “It’s the largest anti-corruption voter protection bill that has ever passed through the House. It was a vote to take dark money out of politics. It stops voters from being purged off the rolls. We have

had a lot of those problems in Florida.”

“It restores faith in democracy,” she said.

She also co-sponsored the Background Checks Act of 2019, or HR 8, which passed the House; the proposal is a step toward tighter gun control.

“That was another huge achievement for me and our community, because I made a promise I was going to do everything I could to pass common sense gun reform laws. HR 8 is the biggest piece of gun reform legislation passed in the past 25 years through the House.”

“I don’t stop,” MucarselPowell said. “I take advantage of every moment in D.C. I go back to the main reasons why I ran: issues important to Florida, like health care and gun control.”

Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell helping to support the Dream and Promise Act.

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STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE

Report shows households barely getting by JIM McCARTHY

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aying for the basic needs is a struggle for many in the Keys.

Per the United Way of the Florida Keys, 42 percent of households in Monroe County are having a hard time paying for housing, childcare, food, transportation and health care.

During a recent Islamorada Village Council meeting, United Way of the Florida Keys President and CEO Leah Stockton visited to present the latest ALICE (Asset-Limited Income-Constrained Employed) report that examined 2016 data. Stockton explained that ALICE households are the backbone of the community, but aren’t earning enough to cover needs such as food and housing. The report says ALICE survival family income is $34.46 per hour, yet local starting salaries are $11.83 per hour for food service staff, $10.13 an hour for cashiers and $16.19 for early childhood teachers.

“They work hard to provide critical services in the community but due to the high cost of living, they don’t earn enough to make ends meet,” Stockton said.

Stockton said the bare minimum to get by in the Keys, without any savings or assets, is $68,900 for a family of four, which is more than double the federal poverty guideline, $24,250 for a family of four. Housing makes up 44 percent of a person’s budget, and child care can cost up to $200 a week. A single person needs to make $27,192 to survive, more than double the federal poverty level of $11,770 for a single adult.

A stability budget, which includes savings and increased budget for housing and other needs, is $42,228 for a single person and just over $119,600 for a family of four. The stability budget reflects a more secure situation to achieve a better quality of life.

Within the Keys, 48 percent of families in households were considered ALICE in 2014. Today, it’s at 42 percent.

Actual figures show the number of ALICE households at 13,467 in 2014 and 12,734 in 2016. Stockton said the ALICE individuals are teaching children

BY THE NUMBERS • The biggest driver of a family's budget in Monroe County is the high cost of housing. Even based on the survival budget’s use of 40 percent of fair market value for a single efficiency unit, housing accounted for 44 percent of a single person’s monthly budget at $999.

• Fifty-four percent of Keys families with children are considered ALICE or are living below the federal poverty line.

Statewide, wages have not increased to compensate for the rising costs of living. In Florida, 67 percent of jobs pay less than $20 per hour, yet $27 per hour is needed to cover the basic costs of living according to the statewide Florida survival budget.

• Stock Island has the highest percentage of combined ALICE and poverty level families at 63 percent, followed by Tavernier (54 percent) and Marathon (53 percent). The lowest percentage is North Key Largo at 22 percent.

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the ABCs, serving the morning cup of coffee or drawing blood at the doctor’s office.

“There’s a significant disparity between what a family needs to earn and what the current wages are for critical positions in the community,” she said. “This should matter to all of us because it affects the quality of life for all of us in the community.”

Breaking down ALICE households by area, the report, with 2016 data, showed more than 2,000 ALICE households in Islamorada. In Tavernier, the number is more than 700 and in Key Largo, the total is about 4,000. In Marathon, the figure totaled 3,000, and at Big Pine Key, data showed just over 2,000. While ALICE households may have a good job, the high cost of living and unexpected life events can leave these people vulnerable.

How do ALICE households survive? Stockton said they use short-term strategies that often are harmful in the long run. ALICE households rely on social services and nonprofits for help with items from food and adequate roofing to childcare.

“They skip preventative health care, home maintenance and bill paying,” she said. “ALICE individuals often have to make tough choices such as ‘am I going to be able to pay rent or will I be able to send my child to the dentist for needed services.’”

Stockton acknowledged that data within the report is pre-Irma and noted that ALICE households are now one crisis away from homelessness. Any accumulated savings these households had were used for evacuation and repairs.

“Living situations have become more unstable, our already overburdened rental market has become even more so and we’re seeing more people are living in substandard conditions because that’s what they need to do to get by,” she said. “The United Way and many nonprofit-based organizations here in the Keys are doing our part, but the community need is greater than ever before.”

Food pantries are reporting a 15 percent increase in services, while more than 1,000 households are still in disaster case management, Stockton said.

Many families continue to rebuild their homes and get their lives back on track.

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AGENCIES TEST RESPONSE TO AN ACTIVE SHOOTING

EXERCISE IN EMERGENCY

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est assured, Keys: first responders and government entities don’t plan to be taken off guard if there is an emergency at the harbor. The question “what would happen if …” was answered on March 14 as the Florida Keys Area Maritime Security Committee hosted a full-scale active shooter drill at the Key West Ferry Terminal. Bystanders and residents may have been confused as fire engines, ambulances and police officers zoomed to the scene, creating a remarkably realistic situation. Acting victims lay on the ground covered in “blood,” as first responders tended to them, and even “press” people who got too close were told to step back. It was intended to be as real as possible, to test all responding agencies — federal, state, and local — in case of a real maritime emergency.

“We always are trying to enhance response and update the internal plan,” said David Ambos, chief of contingency planning and port security specialist for the U.S. Coast Guard. “We then generate a report, update measures and take from lessons learned.” Updating would include possibly adding agencies to be involved or looking at response times from agencies outside the city limits. Evaluators from the Coast Guard were on hand to generate separate reports for each agency to improve procedures. The last full-scale update was postponed due to Hurricane Irma.

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The drill was a massive interagency undertaking, involving more than 100 participants. The agencies that would likely respond in a real emergency at the harbor are Customs and Border Protection, FBI, Coast Guard, Navy, Florida Emergency Operations, FWC, Highway Patrol and local responders like the Key West city manager, Key West Fire and Rescue, port director, Key West Police Department, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Monroe Fire and Rescue. The Lower Keys Medical Center was also included in the exercise.

“Everyone works very well together. The interagency cooperation is great, no major problems,” said Ambos, who has been evolving the plan for several years. The first agency on hand would take charge so, in essence, every agency needs to be prepared.

For example, the fictional story on Thursday was an off-duty police officer, first on the scene, killing a shooter.

Public information officers were in a command room answering mock phone calls about the emergency. Reporters called in throughout the drill demanding information, and later, a test press conference was held by the heads of agencies with FBI running point. They answered real-time questions about the shooter and securing the harbor.

Every real-time situation was then evaluated and discussed by all agencies.

“When a significant event takes place, federal, state and local agencies establish a unified command to oversee the response,” said Capt. Francisco Rego, Coast Guard federal maritime security coordinator. “Exercises like this build cohesiveness between agencies within the port, strengthen our ability to form a coordinated response, and ultimately improve response times and effectiveness,” 1. KWFD is responding to victims at the harbor, assessing them by the severity of the injury and taking them to Lower Keys Medical Center.

HAYS BLINCKMANN/Keys Weekly 2. Multiple agencies coordinate during the drill to help victims.

3. The KWFD acts as it would during a real situation down at the Ferry Terminal.

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OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY MARCH 23 | 2-4PM

217 Truman Ave | Key West Classic Conch 2bd/2ba ''Mermaid House'' just steps from Duval, dining, parks, & the SoMo Point.

Quintessential Key West home w/hardwood flrs and private POOL. Main floor offers a master w/huge walk in closet & full bath. Granite kitchen, spacious living area, upper suite w/bath & balcony w/tree top pool views. Features central AC, split bedroom floor plan, attic, & rear deck for entertaining with privacy fence. $739,000 NEW PRICE!

HOSTED BY ROBERT WRIGHT LISTED BY BASCOM GROOMS IV 305.295.7511 www.BascomGrooms.com

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SUNDAY MARCH 17 | 11AM-2PM

200 Key Haven Road | Key Haven This luxurious home features over 5,300 sq ft of Florida living space, high ceilings with water views from most rooms. Accordion-style sliding glass doors open the house to its extensive outdoor space and 86’ ft seawall. A boaters delight! 19,647 sq. ft. lot | 3,651 sq. ft. home | 1,617 sq. ft. covered porch | 4 bedrooms | 4.5 bathrooms | attached 2-car garage | all new Bosch appliances | outdoor covered bar | heated pool & spa/jacuzzi $2,849,000 NANCY SWIFT CPA, REALTOR 305.849.2455 nswift@location3keywest.com 201 Front St # 310, Key West, FL 33040

CHRIS BELLAND, BROKER

OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY MARCH 24 | 12-3PM

La BRISA CONDOS | 1901 S Roosevelt Boulevard, 204S | Key West You have the ''package deal'' here with a beautiful waterfront view in the distance, a well-run condo association with terrific amenities and ease of lifestyle in a secured building with elevator.

Beautiful open floor plan which all of the units do not have. Bathrooms have been completely renovated. Great remodel of the kitchen: solid custom built cabinets, stylish glass tile back splash, all upgraded Kenmore Elite appliances. Larger open, tiled, breezy veranda & more!

$756,900

Each office independently owned and operated

OPEN HOUSE

ROBIN MITCHELL BROKER-ASSOCIATE 305.797.9099 robin.mitchell@kw.com

SUNDAY MARCH 24 | 11AM - 3PM

1401 Newton St. | Key West Just listed! Four great Condo's at the Meadows' Mahogany House.

Unit 1: 1/1, lower level, 10' ceilings, all new kitchen and floors | $399,000 Unit 2: 1/1, two great porches + over 800'' private decks/garden | $399,000 Unit 3: 1/1, + 2 bonus rooms, screened porch and over 600' private deck/garden | $479,000 Unit 4: 1/1, with Cathedral Ceilings, loft, treetop views, private deck | $429,000 CHELLEBE BLADES OWNER/BROKER

305.394.4750 www.RealtyExecutivesKeyWest.com 3706 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 208, Key West Blades@RealtyExecutives.com

FEATURED HOME

FEATURED PROPERTY 2601 South Roosevelt Boulevard | Key West Key West by the Sea is located directly across from beautiful Smathers Beach, the longest stretch of beachfront in Key West. You will find a securely gated community of 8 tropical acres. The condominiums are divided among three strong concrete buildings laid out so that each unit has either ocean, salt pond or pool & garden view. $589,900 - $645,000

33 Key Haven Rd | Key Haven | Phase 1 Sunset Bay Stunning NEW waterfront estate within one mile of Key West. This impressive 4BR 3 Bath, 2400 Sq. Ft, luxury home boasts a lot size over 27,000 Sq. Ft, over 1300 Sq. Ft of covered porches, high ceilings, heated pool/spa and amenities galore. A designated boat slip in the private Key Haven Estates Marina is included for easy boating access to Gulf and Atlantic Ocean.

PRICE REDUCTION $1,949,000 $1,899,000 DEBBIE SWIFT BATTY 305.509.1958

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FEATURED HOME

281 Trumbo Rd. | Unit #205 | Key West Experience Luxury 5 Star Living! This 3bd/3.5ba Townhome will surpass your highest expectations in the Luxury Steamplant Condominium.. Viking Chef’s kitchen, floor to ceiling walls of glass, custom concrete Construction, private elevator, state of the art security, private rooftop terrace and pool.

Two car deed covered parking spaces.

$2,495,000

97 Bay Drive, Saddlebunch Key PARADISE FOUND! Spectacular open water views from this stunning 3bd/2ba home featuring a serene master bedroom suite and private sun deck. Lush tropical landscape, peaceful and private! Expansive waterfront terraces afford the perfect space for chic relaxed living and entertaining. Enjoy ocean breezes by the impressive heated pool.

Just 15 Miles from Key West.

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28308 County Road | Little Torch Key Boaters Paradise! 3bd/2ba custom built canal front home on a 9,000sf lot. Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, screened porch, pool, carport, enclosed storage, Azek dock and fish cleaning station.

616 Caroline Street #5 | Key West Beautifully renovated condo in the heart of Old Town. Fully furnished designer 1bd/2ba 2nd floor unit w/ private balcony overlooking the pool, spa and lush tropical gardens.

$765,000

$625,000

$1,375,000

TERRI SPOTTSWOOD JOHN M. SPOTTSWOOD III RAYMOND J. VAZQUEZ

LEIGH ANN ROACH 305.587.4535 leighann@keysrealestate.com keywesthomesinc.com

305.587.3407 TSV@TrumanAndCompany.com www.KeyWestHomeTeam.com

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FEATURED PROPERTY 618 Free School Lane | Key West Newly constructed designer dream home. In the perfect Key West location: at the end of a charming lane in the center of Old Town! Unmatched architectural details, professionally landscaped exterior living spaces and gardens, coveted off-street parking for multiple cars, impact resistant doors and windows, built to the latest standards, 3 bedrooms all with stone en-suite baths, vaulted ceilings throughout, walled swimming pool reminiscent of an Italian sunken garden. Come see this hidden, one-of-a-kind gem! $5,497,900 JIMMY D. OLSON 401.439.7021 (primary) 305.296.7078 (office) jimmy.d.olson@kw.com www.jimmyolson.kw.com

Each office independently owned and operated

Luxury Steamplant Condominiums | 281 Trumbo Road | Unit 203 | Key West 3 bedrooms | 3.5 bath | 2,851 int sq ft | 4,749 tot sq ft. Exceptional opportunity to own a beautiful and unique residence with 3 deeded parking spaces. Includes all furniture, furnishings and art collection. A private elevator takes you from the gated, secure parking garage, to living areas and up to the personal rooftop terrace and pool. Two covered balconies, soaring 14 ft ceilings, skylights and elegant decor. $2,349,000

201 Front St # 310, Key West, FL 33040

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Monroe County Property Transfers

GOOD DEEDS

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Listing Office

Selling Office

Sold Date

The K Company Realty Century 21 Schwartz Century 21 Schwartz Water Vista Realty Star Properties The K Company Realty Keys Country Realty RE/MAX All Keys American Caribbean Real Estate Island Equity Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Outside Of MLS Shoreline Properties Keys Country Realty Outside Of MLS - FKBR RE/MAX All Keys Real Estate The K Company Realty RE/MAX All Keys American Caribbean Real Estate Century 21 Schwartz

3/15/2019 3/18/2019 3/15/2019 3/15/2019 3/19/2019 3/14/2019 3/15/2019 3/15/2019 3/15/2019 3/14/2019

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

290,000.00 449,900.00 350,000.00 539,000.00 574,000.00 549,000.00 885,000.00 245,000.00 428,000.00 399,999.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

290,000.00 440,000.00 325,000.00 475,000.00 535,000.00 550,500.00 875,000.00 216,220.00 405,000.00 480,000.00

RE/MAX All Keys

RE/MAX All Keys

3/18/2019

$

420,000.00 $

420,000.00

Ocean Sotheby's International

Ocean Sotheby's International

3/13/2019

$ 1,425,000.00 $ 1,375,000.00

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Ocean Sotheby's International

Alexandria Properties Ocean Sotheby's International

3/15/2019 3/14/2019

$ 650,000.00 $ 600,000.00 $ 1,025,000.00 $ 1,025,000.00

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt

BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Coldwell Banker Schmitt

3/15/2019 3/17/2019

$ $

439,000.00 $ 580,000.00 $

422,000.00 580,000.00

BHHDS Keys Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Schmitt

3/19/2019

$

599,990.00 $

600,000.00

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt RE/MAX All Keys Coco Plum Real Estate RE/MAX All Keys RE/MAX All Keys The New Home Spot RE/MAX All Keys The New Home Spot BHHS Keys Real Estate Coldwell Banker Schmitt Hawks Cay Resort Sales

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Hawks Cay Resort Sales LLC BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty BHHS Keys Real Estate Coldwell Banker Schmitt BHHS Keys Real Estate The New Home Spot, Inc. RE/MAX All Keys BHHS Keys Real Estate Moorings Realty Florida Keys Real Estate Group Coco Plum Real Estate Hawks Cay Resort Sales

3/13/2019 3/15/2019 3/15/2019 3/15/2019 3/18/2019 3/15/2019 3/15/2019 3/14/2019 3/14/2019 3/15/2019 3/14/2019 3/13/2019 3/15/2019

$ 435,000.00 $ 425,000.00 $ 68,500.00 $ 55,000.00 $ 425,000.00 $ 425,000.00 $ 349,000.00 $ 345,000.00 $ 175,000.00 $ 180,000.00 $ 439,000.00 $ 430,000.00 $ 44,000.00 $ 44,000.00 $ 1,875,000.00 $ 1,800,000.00 $ 1,249,000.00 $ 1,125,000.00 $ 774,900.00 $ 764,900.00 $ 435,000.00 $ 410,000.00 $ 419,000.00 $ 402,250.00 $ 440,000.00 $ 409,000.00

12690 12411 10855 101 10877 905 451 3 103 231 1536 2600 2600

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Rose Dell & Assoc Coldwell Banker Schmitt

BHHS Keys Real Estate BHHS Keys Real Estate Sellstate Island Properties

3/19/2019 3/13/2019 3/18/2019

$ $ $

485,000.00 $ 324,900.00 $ 420,000.00 $

455,000.00 315,000.00 400,000.00

30834 Minorca Dr 30354 Palm Dr 29034 Rose Dr

Coldwell Banker Schmitt

The K Company Realty

3/18/2019

$

763,900.00 $

725,000.00

Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Shoreline Properties

3/15/2019

$

699,000.00 $

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Key West Properties

BHHS Keys Real Estate Key West Properties

3/15/2019 3/15/2019

$ $

Bascom Grooms Real Estate

Preferred Properties

3/15/2019

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Ocean Sotheby's International Ocean Sotheby's International Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Anchor Line Realty Keller Williams KW Compass Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coastal Collection Sellstate Island Properties RE/MAX Advance Realty BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Truman & Co. Old Town Realty Keller Williams KW Compass

Key West Luxury Real Estate Coastal Collection Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coastal Collection BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Doug Mayberry Real Estate Truman & Co. Truman & Co. Keller Williams KW Compass

Key Largo

Plantation Key

Upper Matecumbe Key Lower Matecumbe Key Duck Key

Key Colony Beach Marathon

Big Pine Key

Little Torch Key Ramrod Key

Summerland Key Big Coppitt Key Stock Island

Key West

List Price

Sold Price

Street # Street Name 21 228 39 19 1540 97652 206 241 500 200

Abaco Rd Upper Matecumbe Rd Pompano Ave Snapper Ave Ocean Bay Dr, #13 Overseas Hwy, HH24 Bristol Ct Hispanola Rd Burton Dr, #5209 Harborview Dr, PH 4

Yr Blt

Style

1980 1975 1966 1979 1993 1975 1991 1985 1991 1976

Single Fam Mobile Hom Single Fam Single Fam Townhouse Condo Single Fam Mobile Hom Condo Condo

TotBds Wtrfrnt MM 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2

No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes

106 106 105 104 100 97.5 93 93 92.5 92

1984 Single Fam

2

No

89

37 Redfish Ln

1960 Single Fam

4

No

83

149 Venetian Dr 424 Palm Dr

1962 Single Fam 1982 Single Fam

2 2

Yes Yes

74.5 74

1998 Townhouse 1985 Single Fam

2 3

Yes No

61 61

1988 Single Fam

2

Yes

53.5

1989 2006 1972 1980 1962 1977 N/A 2016 2004 2016 1978 2004 2004

2 0 6 3 1 3 0 5 5 4 2 2 2

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

53.5 53 53 52.5 52.5 52 52 50 49.5 49.5 49.5 48.5 48.5

1979 Single Fam 1976 Single Fam 1984 Single Fam

2 2 2

Yes No Yes

30.5 30.5 29

28565 Arica Rd

2009 Single Fam

3

Yes

28.5

682,000.00

831 Indies Dr

1980 Single Fam

2

Yes

27.5

690,000.00 $ 449,000.00 $

667,000.00 425,000.00

381 Caribbean Dr 197 Caribbean Dr

1983 Single Fam 1985 Single Fam

3 2

Yes Yes

25 25

$

499,000.00 $

499,000.00

2010 Single Fam

3

No

10

3/18/2019 3/15/2019 3/15/2019

$ $ $

49,000.00 $ 475,000.00 $ 150,000.00 $

39,000.00 400,000.00 137,000.00

5950 Peninsular Ave, #H-7 5950 Peninsular Ave, #670 5031 5th Ave, #44

2011 1-5 Acres 1996 Boat Slip 2014 Mobile Hom

0 0 2

No Yes No

5 5 5

3/15/2019 3/15/2019 3/15/2019 3/18/2019 3/19/2019 3/18/2019 3/15/2019 3/13/2019 3/15/2019 3/14/2019

$ 429,000.00 $ 415,000.00 $ 774,900.00 $ 755,000.00 $ 549,000.00 $ 505,000.00 $ 725,000.00 $ 700,000.00 $ 699,900.00 $ 699,900.00 $ 399,900.00 $ 380,000.00 $ 1,699,000.00 $ 1,650,000.00 $ 995,000.00 $ 940,000.00 $ 3,000,000.00 $ 2,290,000.00 $ 649,000.00 $ 649,000.00

3930 1424 1800 702 1409 2407 1414 800 529 202

1991 1938 1987 1972 1943 1958 1946 1890 1899 1991

3 4 2 2 3 3 2 2 8 2

No No No No No No No No No No

3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 0

125 Rolling Hill Rd

5016 Sunset Village Dr 101 San Remo St 99 Coral Ln Overseas Hwy, #54 Overseas Hwy, #65B 6th Avenue Gulf Stirrup Key Woods Rd Overseas Hwy, #60 75th Street Ocean 92nd St Ibis Ln 52nd St Sombrero Beach Rd, #1 Eastward Ho Ln Overseas Hwy, #69 Overseas Hwy, #30

18 Riviera Dr

Roosevelt Blvd, W402 Petronia St Atlantic Blvd, C130 Florida St Truman Ave Staples Ave Albury Fleming St, A2 Caroline St Southard St

Townhouse Boat Slip Duplex Single Fam Condo Single Fam Lots Single Fam Single Fam Half Duple Single Fam Townhouse Townhouse

Condo Duplex Condo Single Fam Single Fam Single Fam Single Fam Condo Commercial Condo

Based on information provided by the KWAR MLS for the period of March 13th to March 20th, 2019

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WHAT ARE THEY DOING IN TALLAHASSEE? Florida Keys Day participants focus on local issues

SARA MATTHIS

sara@keysweekly.com

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lorida Keys Day is an annual event. Every year, dozens of island residents from all walks of life descend on Tallahassee to lobby issues specific to Monroe County. Started as a Leadership Monroe class project by Rep. Holly Raschein, 10 years ago, the pilgrimage continues to this day.

In the state Capitol, accustomed to its share of influencers, the Florida Keys Day are singular because no other county has a similar event.

There are seminars scheduled, but many residents schedule “side bars” to reach the highest levels of state government. In 2019, it’s a crowd of new faces — not only from the Keys, but also new state leaders working with Gov. Ron DeSantis.

WAYNE CARTER, CEO,Middle and Lower Keys Association of Realtors Wayne Carter is doing double duty in Tallahassee this week.

He’s a participant in the Florida Keys Day, but there is also a congregation of Realtors in the state capital.

“We’re able to cover both areas,” he said. “We’re focusing on water quality, natural resources and encouraging allocation of funds for Everglades restoration.”

Carter is paying special attention to HB 902 & SB 447, a bill that would further codify open and expired building permits: and also HB 447 & SB 902 regarding the private property rights of homeowners; preempting the regulation of vacation rentals to the state.

THERESA FABER, board secretary FIRM (Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe) “Carve out” are magical words for Keys influencers operating in Tallahassee. Theresa Faber and other local policy makers contend the Keys are special for a variety of

reasons, different from the rest of the state and deserving of special rules. Faber and the team for FIRM are watching two bills — SB 1476 and HB 1145. Both would limit Citizen wind insurance hikes to 5 percent a year in Areas of Critical Concern, i.e., the Keys.

“Both these bills go to committee this week. We’ve been meeting with everyone we can to make sure they support those bills,” she said.

MARK GREGG, board member, Florida Bay Forever This isn’t Mark Gregg’s first rodeo. As a former mayor and councilman in the Village of Islamorada, Gregg is in Tallahassee to support Everglades restoration.

“The budget includes numerous improvements to the waterflow and I’m very optimistic,” he said, “but they have to make it to the finish line, be included in the final budget.” Gregg said the pervasive attitude in Tallahassee is one of bipartisan support for Everglades restoration. He said he’s most enthused about plans for the reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee and funding for a scientific center to study the causes of blue-green algae blooms and red tide.

JONATHAN GUEVERRA, President, Florida Keys Community College The number one priority for Jonathan Gueverra in Tallahassee is to push, for the third straight year, a name change for the community college.

While FKCC offers baccalaureate programs, it needs a “state college” moniker to go with it. He said the traction is favorable this year, perhaps because the North Florida Community College has joined the struggle.

“Equally important is the issue of funding,” Gueverra said. FKCC receives 68.5 percent of the funding it “should,” while other institutions top out at 90 percent. “If we could get 78 percent of our funding, that would mean an additional $1.1 to $1.2 million.” Gueverra said the funding is critical for special offerings like the programs for construction apprenticeship and classes for those with intellectual disabilities. “If we can’t sustain them, we hurt ourselves and the community,” he said.

Gueverra is traveling with three FKCC students — a baccalaureate student, a retired colonel from the Marines who went through the college’s diving certification and now studies marine life, and a student with intellectual disabilities.

MICHAEL KIRALY, president-elect, Marathon Chamber of Commerce “I’ve been attending meetings concentrated on issues at the forefront for Keys residents — wind insurance and how Citizens manages reimbursement and capping costs,” said Kiraly, a Centennial banker. “The new department heads and chairs seem to be more progressive and open to getting more things done. They understand the Keys are a different animal.”

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Court This elected official is fighting a budget battle.

“This funding issues goes back 10 years,” said Madok, Clerk of the court in Monroe County. SB 1076 would allow the county offices to retain certain revenues from the previous year, plus addresses deposits into the Clerk of the Courts Trust Fund rather than the general revenue fund.

“It’s a moving target, but we’re encouraged,” he said.

Monroe County Commissioner Sylvia Murphy bestows honorary Conch status upon Gov. Ron DeSantis during Florida Keys Days. KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Contributed

KEYS SCHOOLS

KEY WEST WEEKLY / MARCH 21, 2019 SARAH THOMAS

sthomas@keysweekly.com

FKCU’S FINANCIAL FITNESS CHALLENGE MOVES TO REGIONAL

BIG BRAINS WIN BIG

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lorida Keys Federal Credit Union’s annual Financial Fitness Challenge tested local high schoolers’ knowledge to establish financial literacy.

The Key West finals were on March 13, and the Keys Weekly-sponsored team Big Brains, made up of students Chase Floyd, Finn Pond and Verity Pond, took the prize — and $1,500. From quantifiable questions on taxes, inflation and debt to questions about budgeting with your

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spouse and discretionary spending on apps, the kids went head-to-head. Competition was tough, with multiple rounds going into “sudden death,” scores rising high and friendly trash-talking exchanged.

Which question stumped teams the most? One asking in which scenario a person should invest in life insurance. The good news? These students won’t have to worry about that for a long time.

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SARAH THOMAS/Keys Weekly 1. The Big Brains appear appropriately smug after their big win.

2. Coach Melissa Alsobrooks, moderator Juli Lewis, Chase Floyd, Finn Pond, Verity Pond, FKCU’s Mary Lou Carn and Sara Evans are all smiles as they present the winnings.

The teams — The Conchs, The Saving Conchs, Meme Team and Big Brains — competed in four rounds, with Big Brains triumphing in the finals. Team member Chase Floyd said a big lesson was “safety in keeping your records and tax documents,” and learning how to protect yourself from identity theft.

Juli Lewis, the director of the Southeastern Credit Union Foundation, came from Tampa to moderate the competition. She created the Financial Fitness competition three years ago when she joined the foundation, dedicated in part to financial education. Lewis was accompanied by Keys Federal Credit Union’s Mary Lou Carn and Sarah Evans.

“It’s pretty awesome, because we have the support of the (foundation),” said Mary Lou Carn, “and together, we get to do some great things with the kids to prepare them for real life, teach them how to pay bills and, if they budget well, they may be able to stay here in the Keys.”

Carn concluded that by educating young people, “it is beneficial to employers and parents as well,” because the next generation is financially able to stay in the Keys.

Each high school had a regional competition last week, and the top three teams will compete at the regional level on March 27-28. The Keyswide winners will receive an additional $1,500 and go on to compete online against other teams in Florida. The Financial Fitness Challenge culminates in a live contest between the top two Florida and Alabama teams in Orlando. Each level means more prize money. Their Keys communities will be cheering them on.

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SOMETHING FISHY AT THE BIGHT

HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com

Boaters will no longer be able to just pick up and drop off passengers at the Half Shell Raw Bar. HAYS BLINCKMANN/Keys Weekly

TENANTS MAD AND NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANY MORE

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umblings started more than a year ago about the abuse of the courtesy dock down at the Key West Bight Historic Seaport. Longtime paying tenants of the Bight began noticing outside charter fishermen and Airbnb workers using the dock for commercial use, not as intended, and taking advantage of the $5 dockage fee, when leaseholders pay thousands of dollars yearly for commercial use of the Bight as a whole.

The courtesy dock is located in front of The Half Shell Raw Bar and was intended to be convenient for restaurant goers. It became apparent by the sheer volume of passengers at the dock daily that operators of Airbnb shuttle boats and charters — both fishing and recreational companies — moored or docked outside the Bight had found the loophole. In doing so, these charters and shuttles can advertise the convenience of an Old Town pickup without any of the overhead the regular tenants pay. Keeping their boats offshore or on Stock Island is far cheaper, but also they are creating more competition for the legitimate leaseholders.

On March 13, at the Key West Bight District Management Board meeting, the topic finally came to a head.

Doug Bradshaw, port and marina services director, stated, “It is happening; they are utilizing the dock. I’ve discussed it with legal, and currently it’s a public dock, and they can utilize it.” So, there is a legal loophole.

Paul Mottice, known as “Captain Moe” and owner of the Lucky Fleet, has leased at the Bight for 19 years and said to the board, “It’s creating a bonfire and putting me out of business.” He has counted more than a hundred boats using the dock and cited city ordinance 8236 that says, “All operators of charter boats and vessels docked at the city marina shall execute a lease with the city.” Many have interpreted the ordinance to mean only those tenants with leases shall have commercial rights to the docks at the marina. Moe argued it puts him at an economic disadvantage.

Commercial fisherman Lee Starling told the board he has been at the Bight for 40 years, well before the city purchased it. He claimed the city has stopped caring for its long-term tenants, “As soon as the bond got paid off, the ideals went out the door.” The tenants feel they have invested in the Bight, paid their dues, and the result is no protection from other businesses using the space.

Bight board member and tenant liaison Barry Gibson, fortunately, did let the discussion end with the words of another board member Kathryn Ovide, who agreed it was unfair. She made the point if they were charging the ferry per passenger to load and unload but these boats only five dollars per pickup, it didn’t add up. The board weighed the options of changing the city ordinance to restrict the use of the courtesy dock and clamp down on commercial versus recreational use.

After the meeting, Gibson said, “Persistence has paid off; nobody wants to hurt the tenants, and the city has stepped up.

The board values the tenants at the Bight and under no circumstances should they suffer.”

The city marina has not had to go as far as to petition city commission for a new ordinance, but changed the rules and regulations of the docks starting March 18. The pier by the Half Shell Raw Bar will no longer be available to just anyone, but there still will be a usable courtesy dock adjacent to the dock master building at the fuel dock.

Moving the courtesy dock will allow the dockmaster a better chance to enforce the rules and keep an eye on those abusing the loophole.

Left: This will now be the former courtesy dock for boaters at the Half Shell Raw Bar. Right: The new courtesy dock will be located at the fuel dock adjacent to the Dockmaster.

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eople eager to savor the flavors of the multifaceted Florida Keys can do so at the 24th annual “Taste of Key West,” a tempting tasting set for 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 15.

The eclectic feast takes place at Mallory Square, the waterfront home of Key West’s world-renowned nightly sunset celebration. Foodies can stroll edibles and drinkables, including seafood, tropical and Caribbean flavors, European dishes, vegetarian offerings and desserts and buy tickets based upon what looks best.

“Two years ago, the unavailability of Truman Waterfront, our venue for many years, was a blessing in disguise,” said Scott Pridgen, executive director of A.H. of Monroe County, which stages the 3-hour festival of food and drink. “It forced us to re-invent the event and it became our fresh start for something so full of on-the-spot offerings!”

Restaurants and food vendors from across the Lower Keys and Key West donate their staffs’ time and talents to create small plates for the openair event.

In addition to the scrumptious food, wines from across the globe are provided by Republic National Distributing Company and a vast selection of beers is also offered.

A kids’ zone is planned to entertain young attendees.

General admission is free.

Food/beverage tickets and packages are now available for purchase at www.keystix.com.

There, for $25, you can obtain a foodie voucher to be redeemed for a collectible, imprinted wine or print glass and $20 in food/ beverage tickets. Other specially-priced packages are also available, including Date Night and Company options.

Money raised helps benefit The SMART Ride 16, the mid-November bike ride from Miami to Key West that annually benefits participating Florida agencies that specialize in health care and assistance for people living with HIV/AIDS. This year’s agencies include AH, Pridelines, Broward House, Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Metro Wellness and Community Centers, Miracle of Love, Inc. and Compass Community Center.

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The facility must have the primary purpose of promoting tourism and must fall into one of the following categories: Convention Center, Sports Stadium, Sports Arena, Coliseum, Auditorium, Aquarium, Museum, Zoological Park, Nature Center, Fishing Pier, Beach or Beach Park Facility, Channel, Estuary or Lagoon, Public Facilities in Accordance with Conditions Set Forth in the Florida Statute The deadline for receipt of applications is April 24, 2019 and applications must be downloaded from Demandstar (www.monroecountybids.com) For more information please call the TDC Administrative Office at (305) 296-1552 and ask to speak with Ammie or Maxine

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BEHIND THE BLONDE

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EMBRACING IMPERFECTION

THE SEARCH FOR PEACE WITH OUR OWN BODIES

KIRBY TRAHAN www.keysweekly.com

I stare at my perfect baby girl, playing so innocently on the rug with her favorite stuffed doggie, no cares in the world. My heart is filled with love. Yet in a moment, I’m transported to feeling sadness.

Why? Because it’s just a matter of time. I’m not sure that I’ve met another female, no matter what size, who loves her body completely and without criticism. This idea scares me deeply for my daughter. How will she navigate the natural tendencies we already have to critique and compare ourselves and our bodies with the added facade of filters and Photoshop that rule our current world?

A memory flashed into my mind: I pulled my car down a side street, grabbed my bags of fast food and walked into the woods. For the next 10 minutes, I stuffed my face with fried chicken, fries, burgers, tacos and downed it with a Diet Coke. It tasted so good. Then, I took one more look around to make sure I was still alone and stuck my fingers down my throat.

Leaving trails of vomit all over the dirt, adding fingers to get it all out and make sure all the shameful calories were removed from my body and nothing was left. I felt lightheaded and dizzy as I made my way back to the car to head home for dinner with my family. I was 15.

Meet Kirby Trahan.

I look further back. I’ve always been “bigger” than my mom. I was in elementary school when I realized this. She never told me I was. But she hated her own body and told me that.

She hated the body that fit into jeans two sizes smaller than I ever would.

She was then and barely is now a size zero. I look back at pictures from then, and of course at myself now, and get lost in how irrational the idea is that I ever felt so turned off by my body.

I became bulimic around 10 years old. I couldn’t suppress my appetite like my mother, so I had to get rid of the food that would make me any “bigger” than I already was. By high school, it became a sport. A hidden talent. I’d go to my favorite spots and gather food like the world was ending, eat it all secretly and then rid it from my disgusting body.

Why is it so damn hard to accept every inch of ourselves? Why can’t we look in the mirror naked and appreciate the perfectly imperfect bodies we are so lucky to have?

I’ve finally learned to love my body. It took years of opening up and discussing our sickly skewed reflections with close girlfriends, and ultimately, therapists, to find my peace.

Two kids later, I know how strong I am and am proud of what my body can do. Being female is powerful. I’m sure I will battle the rest of my life to stay off the devil that is a scale, but I can now look at myself—all of myself— and be ok with it.

Wear your stretch marks like the warrior queen you are. Rock that two-piece regardless of your lack of a six pack. Wear that sexy lingerie, or refuse to, if the brand advertisements tell women they have to look like Gisele to do so.

I started putting notes on my bathroom mirror that remind me every morning why I’m beautiful and worthy. I Read it. I Believe it. I make sure to take those words with me every day and remember to love myself.

Every imperfect inch.

Kirby Trahan moved to Key West from New England in 2011 and never plans to shovel a driveway again. She is the midday DJ on FM 97.7, enjoys triking around the island with her two toddlers in tow and credits music and therapy for keeping her somewhat sane.

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TRACK TEAM TREKS TO KEY WEST

Key West High School hosted the Marathon High track team on March 14 for a meet with Marathon and Coral Shores high schools. Marathon has been a team without a home track, but that should all change next year with the new Marathon High athletic field. “We are a young team who are eager to get on our school’s track next spring,” said Marathon track coach James Murphy. “We are five races into the season and getting faster each week.” We love our Marathon neighbors, but here’s hoping the Conchs stay a step ahead.

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3. Isabell Kingsley takes first place in the triple long jump with a jump of 23 feet 11 inches.

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4. Jackson McDonald makes the high jump look easy.

1. They may be called “Marathon,” but this Conch is one step ahead on the 100 meter.

5. Evan Patterson passes the baton to Jordan Haven in the 400 x 1 Relay.

2. Marathon and Key West battle it out in the girls’ 100 meter.

6. Two female runners neck and neck in the 800 meter race.

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MILITARY HISTORY

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FLYING HIGH BLUE ANGELS FEATURED IN SOUTHERNMOST SPECTACULAR SARAH THOMAS

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The Naval Air Base’s “Southernmost Spectacular” on March 30-31 is an event that Keys residents anticipate every year with excitement. This year’s theme is “Women in Aviation.” (See opposite page.) Emma Harlow, heading Marketing and Sponsorship for the Naval Air Station’s events, said “So many women in the aviation world have done air shows together — it’s a small group, but we get to know each other intimately.” Harlow is pleased to feature aviators and performers like Patty Wagstaff and Julie Clark, who has performed for 40 years.

The air show will be held on the Boca Chica Air Field at MM 8. The famed Blue Angels dazzle the crowds with truly spectacular feats of flight, and they are joined by other flight demonstration teams showcasing maneuvers used in aerial combat. The Navy also opens up the base to delicious food vendors, live music and attractions like helicopter rides. The Naval Air Base has been a part of the Keys community since 1917, and it’s a special opportunity for a peek (up) into their operations.

FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FROM NAS:

Show schedule: • March 30-31, 2019 • Gates open at 9 a.m.

• Air Show starts at 10:30 a.m.

• Blue Angels Fly at 2:30 p.m.

• General Admission and parking are free Additional info: How do I get there?

Where can I park?

Northbound traffic enters at marina gate MM 7. Southbound traffic enters at main gate MM 8. VIP pass holders, ride share vehicles enter at commercial gate MM 9. Note that all ride share vehicles are required to ONLY use the gate at MM 9. If a ride share vehicles enters through any other gate they will not be able to exit the base since MM7 and MM8 are strictly entrance gates. Once you enter the base you will be guided to the nearest available parking area. For questions specific to parking different types of vehicles, contact the security office at 305-293-2506.

What can I bring?

Chairs and blankets are permitted and recommended for general spectator seating. Strollers, carriages and wagons are permitted, but cannot take up aisle space in the seating areas. No pets other than service animals. No drones. Camera bags and diaper bags are allowed but subject to search. No outside food or beverages (no coolers) are allowed into the air show, other than baby bottles (non-glass) and small snack items for infant children.

ATM Keys Federal Credit Union will have ATMs on site during the air show. The mobile unit will be in the second row of vendors, centrally located.

Helicopter rides Helicopter rides will be offered throughout the two-day air show and rides will conclude when the U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform at 2:30 p.m. each day. The helicopter is able to accommodate three people per ride. Each ride is 4 minutes and cost is $39 per person. There is a single rider option for $34.

Info & medical tent NAS Key West Naval Branch Medical Clinic along with an information tent will be located on the far west and east side of the second row of vendors.

Stop by to find out what is available at the event and where things are located. The medical tent is available for lost and found and medical attention. We encourage our guests to stay hydrated, bring sunscreen and hats or umbrellas. The tarmac gets quite hot and people will be susceptible to heat exhaustion and sunburns.

Kids’ zone Air Show Entertainment will be providing a kids’ zone filled with inflatable rides, slides, a bungee jump and bounce houses. Tickets will be available for purchase to participate. The free Home Depot Workshop will be on site along with face painting and henna

by Jennifer Montgomery; fees apply.

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TOUCHING THE SKY

WOMEN AVIATORS CELEBRATED AT NAVAL AIR SHOW HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com

Women in aviation meet & greet Come and meet the civilian female pilots and performers of the Southernmost Air Spectacular along with a number of women from the Navy and other organizations. The booth will be located along the first row of vendors next to the MWR merchandise tent.

Food & beverage vendors Two beer tents will be available to the general public, located on the far east and west side of the first row of vendors. Beverages will include water and soda for $2 and the following beer and wine for $5: Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Goose Island IPA, Stella Artois, COPA cabernet sauvignon, COPA pinot grigio and Pulpoloco sangria. Full service bars are only available inside the Flightline Club Chalet, the Sponsor & Corporate Chalet and the CO’s distinguished visitors tent.

A variety of food booths and food trucks will be located on the first row of vendors, available for the general public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A full list of the vendors: • BJ’s Events: Greek menu & hot dog stand • Caroll’s Corn Crib: Gyro, cheesesteak, funnel cake & fries • Cactus Jack’s Grill: Cajun/Southwest & Mexican • Chubbs Hot Dog Stand: hot dogs & sausage • Clemente’s Trolley Pizzeria: pizza & cannoli • Freund Family Foods: Slush factory & nachos, corn dogs, funnel cake • Kennedy Café: Gyro, sesame chicken, croquettes & cupcakes • Turtle Kraals: BBQ, lobster egg rolls & ceviche • Santillo Enterprises: Cheesesteak, burgers, corn dogs, nachos, tenders • Scoopers: Ice cream & frozen lemonade • The Raw Machine: smoothies, juice, wraps & salads • Zeny’s Concessions: Cheesesteak, tenders, nachos, Italian sausage, corn dogs & fries

“There’s more to life than being a passenger,” said Amelia Earhart, the first female pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Other women listened and agreed. This year’s Key West Southernmost Air Spectacular, Saturday and Sunday, March 30 and 31, is celebrating women in aviation, from historical figures to the exciting pilots of today. March is Women’s History Month, coinciding with Naval Air Station’s most popular community event, the famed air show. NAS officials thought it would bea great time to honor women aviators who have made a difference.

Lt. Cmdr. Barbara Allen Rainey is the inspiration of the 45th anniversary of the first female Naval pilot,. In 1974, Rainey was the first of her class to earn Gold Wings and designated the first female aviator. Also, she became the first jet-qualified woman in the U. S. Navy, flying the T-39. In 1982, Rainey died at the age of 33, crashing a plane while practicing landings to avoid other aircraft. She did not live to see the multitude of women who have served all military branches, excelling in aviation.

The air show will host numerous civilian aerial acts by women. See Patty Wagstaff, a six-time member of the U.S. Aerobatic Team, who has won This year’s poster design was inspired by gold, silver and bronze medals the vintage imagery and illustrations that in Olympic-level international portray these amazing women like Amelia aerobatic competition and is Earhart, Jacqueline Cochran, Sally Ride the first woman to win the title and many more. Featured is the Lockheed of U.S. aerobatic champion.

Electra, the model that Amelia Earhart flew Julie Clark, a former airline pilot on her ill-fated around-the-world expediwho has been flying for 50 tion in 1937. The poster will be available to purchase at the air show and guests can years, will maneuver a restored bring it to the V.I.P. tent and have it signed Beechcraft T-34 Mentor in a by a special female aviator. CONTRIBUTED choreographed routine. The allwomen skydiving team, Misty Blues, will perform parachute acrobatics. Kate Shelton belongs to the rare breed of wing walker, and Kate Kyer has been an aerobatics flyer for 22 years. These women love aviation and take it to new heights.

“This is great for the young women in our community,” said Trice Denny, public affairs officerfor Naval Air Station Key West. “I feel like the timing is right.” She credits Emma Harlow of NAS for initiating the idea.

Each day there will be a special meet-and-greet section with current military female members Cmdr. Andrea Ragusa, Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron HM-15; executive officer, Lt. Col. Yadira Greeson, Air Force Southern; and Cmdr. Holly Harrison, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron HSC-26, commanding officer. (Meet women who fly helicopters! How cool!)

“Women are working at all levels in the fleet, not just aviators,” said Denny, who looked at the overall event celebrating all women in all areas of aviation and the military.

As Earhart also said, “Decide whether or not the goal is worth the risks involved. If it is, stop worrying.”

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my Lay is a spitfire with a positive attitude and brilliant smile. Who better to successfully run a high-intensity catering company, Catered Affairs, for the past seven years? Alongside husband and chef Bill Lay, she now has taken a more significant role managing, marketing, heading PR and social media for all their popular restaurants: La Trattoria, Virgilio’s and Benihana, in addition to Catered Affairs. It’s a big job to keep up with, but making people happy with great food and a memorable Key West experience is the job for Amy Lay. That said, she didn’t plan any of the life she now loves.

The Maryland native was a former gymnast, cheerleader and coach. Which actually can come in handy leading service in high-energy, high-stakes settings like weddings.

She thought about being a teacher, but that didn’t seem the right fit for the self-described “yes” girl, who rarely says “no” to anyone she can help.

Lay moved here in 1999 and paid her Duval dues slinging drinks at Irish Kevin’s for eight years before meeting Bill and joining him in both business and life. “I think he fell in love with my talent of opening 10 beers all at once!”

Together they make a great team, serving Key West with exceptional style.

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Full Name? Nickname? Amy Lee Lay – nicknames Lady, Boss Lady, Momma, Dog Mom, and then I guess many names that people call me but are probably not suitable for print.

Do you have a life credo or motto? I never really had one until recently I came across a quote that I fell in love with – it’s from a Peanuts clip – Charlie Brown says to Snoopy “We only live once,” and Snoopy replies “Wrong, you only die once, you live every day.”

How did you get into the food industry? Well, it surely wasn’t from being in the kitchen growing up! My mom and grandma are amazing cooks, but I was always kicked out of the kitchen for being in the way. I didn’t get into the service industry until I moved to Florida in 1999. I went from food in baskets in bars to our amazing food at La Trattoria, Benihana and Catered Affairs – a pretty big change.

What’s it like being behind the scenes in such a foodie town? I’m not a food snob at all. Give me a good burger, and I’m happy! But I have a great appreciation now for simple recipes that do not mask the flavor of the food. There is nothing better than hearing someone rave about the food from either the restaurant or Catered Affairs. I just had a bride email me a year after the wedding, saying that guests are still raving about their wedding food.

Working with husband Chef Bill Lay is … Like riding a roller coaster.

Lots of ups and downs, twists and turns, but in the end, you want to hop on and go for another ride (agh! – that could sound bad). In all seriousness, he is amazing to work with and be married to. It has just taken me over 12 years to understand that when he says, “OK – honey, this is the last place I open,” to just nod my head and wait a few months. I can’t wait to see what is next.

How do you stay peaceful in a crazy town like Key West? I stay away from drama. I worked at Irish Kevin’s for over eight years, and that was crazy. I did my time on Duval Street and loved every minute of it. But in “Crazy Key West,” I honestly owe my sanity to being drama-free and escaping to the beach now and then.

What’s the most illegal thing you’ve done? My parents will be asking for a copy of this, so: nothing, I’m an angel. But it’s not illegal if you don’t get caught, right? Yes, I am over 40 years old and still worried what Mom and Dad think.

What’s your favorite food? Maryland crabs What job would you be terrible at? Anything that I had to do slowly. I am a high-energy, fastpaced person, so anything that would require me to move or work slowly would be the death of me.

What skill would you like to master? Golf – is that a skill? It would make my hubby very happy.

If invisible in Key West, what would you do?

Get people to walk faster up and down Duval Street. I mean, I appreciate the beauty on our island as much as everyone else – but come on, people. My late grandmother could run circles around you all!

Who is your alter ego? Tia Torres – that’s the chick from “Pit Bulls and Parolees” – A bad ass b***h with a love for animals and seeing the best in everyone!

Favorite guilty pleasure? A pint of ice cream topped with Bailey’s.

If you could grant Key West one wish, what would it be? More reasonable priced housing for all of us.

What quirks do you have? Greeting my dogs when I walk into my house before my husband.

In my defense, I work with him every day, and they are at home by themselves.

Lunch with one famous person, whom would you choose? Bruce Willis – well, it would have to be more of a romantic late night dinner date.

Sorry, Bill.

Finish these sentences...

My friends and family would describe me as … as the Energizer bunny that keeps going and would help anyone out.

My autobiography would be titled … “The Miller Lite Drinking Crazy Dog Lady.”

I can never refuse … a cold Miller Lite and some Maryland crabs and an invite to sit my ass on a beach chair with a good book.

When I go, I will go … happy and smiling.

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I.C. Doubles Grand Opening Party 203 Duval Street Friday, March 22 at 6:00 p.m.

Featuring: music by Kristen McNamara and Jay Miner, dancing by Mon Amour, and a ribbon cutting with King Paul of Fantasy Fest.

ack at the turn of the 20th Century, 203 Duval St. was home to the Island City National Bank. It helped fund the development of Duval Street, and the bank even printed its own money. It was built in 1901 and open until 1914.

On Friday, March 22, that building will enjoy its grand opening as I.C. Doubles—the “I.C.” borrowed from Island City—a “cocktail craftery and kitchen” offering a nod to its historic past.

Owner Patrick DeKeyrel has always had an eye for history; he wrote the text of about 50 of the markers around town for the Key West Historical Project with the help of historian Tom Hambright, so it was a natural fit.

“I loved sitting in the library with Tom,” said DeKeyrel, formerly head concierge at Ocean Key, from which many locals know his face. “I have a true passion for Key West history, and you start finding the threads, the names start overlapping, and you put pieces together than haven’t been put together for 50, 100 years.”

When he saw the “For Rent” sign at 203 Duval Street in January, DeKeyrel felt opportunity had knocked. He recruited a team with its own Key West History, including Jeff Victor, former executive chef at the Marker (previously at Sunset Key) and former district manager at Republic National Shawna Allen (previously … well, everywhere). They even got long-time local and daughter of the legendary Captain Tony, Toni Tarracino, to tend bar.

“I am deliberately tapping into Key West history,” DeKeyrel said. “It’s in keeping with the love of Key West locals.”

The décor of I.C. Doubles reflects that design, as do the cocktails and cuisine. The wall behind the bar boasts a replica bank vault, and they have two prints of replica bills in the style of those printed. There is glass from the original front doors displayed, as well as historic Key West maps and photographs flanking the walls.

“There were huge pieces of history happening when the bank was open,” said DeKeyrel.

“Sponging, wrecking, cigar factories, and in that era we were one of the richest cities in America, and by 1920, we became one of the poorest.”

The design of I.C. doubles “evokes some of that opulence … thanks to wrecking, during that time period, women were dressed in the finest silks from Paris, and we had the finest Italian suits for the men.”

“But it’s still Key West,” he laughs. “That’s what I love about Key West: we are a speck that has no natural resources, and yet it’s always been and continues to be a focal point, throughout the decades, that evolves and changes and never loses its importance.”

And historically, there is nothing Key Westers have loved more than food and drink.

“With the beverage program, we have really tried to stick to classic cocktails to match what we’re doing here historically, rather than focusing on the current trend of craft cocktails,” said Allen, the bar manager extraordinaire. “We’re doing an old fashioned, a sidecar, a sazerac,

and we’re doing those drinks in their true form.”

They do indulge in a few riffs, true to Key West as well. There’s a salted negroni using sea salt from Salt Gallery, a pineapple Scotch-based cocktail inspired by a “blood and sand,” the first cocktail made using scotch. Allen said, “I wanted to take a classic scotch cocktail and add a tropical element.” Don’t worry, there’s a mojito on the menu, but instead of soda, the bartenders top it with bubbly.

The menu is Cuban-inspired small plates, like Cuban nachos with a Swiss cheese mustard sauce and the “Spiny Devil Sandwich,” deviled egg salad with lobster on Cuban bread. Victor is also making fresh chicharrones with a home made garlic-lime dip as one of the bar bites. Going forward, I.C. doubles will feature $5 happy hour plates and cocktail specials. Affordability is envisioned as part of the local draw.

“I also want this to be a kind of safe haven for people who live here,” said Allen, “to know they can get a nice glass of wine and enjoy the energy of the 200 block but in a different setting.”

And while you’re enjoying that glass of wine, don’t worry if you hear stray footsteps or the occasional odd noise.

The Key West Paranormal Society did an overnight paranormal investigation of the building. “Some of the inhabitants have decided to stick around, including Sharky the Sharpei,” DeKeyrel said. “But it’s haunted with all friendly spirits — they never felt anything negative.”

There’s nothing more Key West than spirits … and, well, spirits.

1. The lively local crew at the soft opening, from which all the proceeds will go to Michelle’s Foundation, benefitting children of Key West. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly 2. Island City National Bank, anchoring the 200 block in this photo from the early 1900s. MONROE COUNTY LIBRARY 3. Shawna Allen and Patrick DeKeyrel take a brief moment to kick back and enjoy their handiwork.

4. The new façade of I.C. Doubles reflects the old history.

5. Chef Jeff Victor tossing up some fresh chiccharones hot out of the fryer.

6. Kristen McNamara will perform at the grand opening on March 22.

7. Classic cocktails and new inventions will be stirred, shaken, and poured at the bar.

8. Bartender Cassie McGee shakes it up at the soft opening of I.C. Doubles.

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THE ‘BEST’ GRADUATION Leadership Monroe County invites public to the bash

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raduation for the current Class XXVII of Leadership Monroe County is set for Saturday, April 6, at 5:30 p.m. at Playa Largo Resort and Spa, in Key Largo. The party is open to current and past members of the program, plus members of the public who are interested in learning more and applying to become a part of next year’s class. Call 305394-3804 for further information and reservations.

Leadership Monroe County is an educational non-profit community leadership organization, that graduates about two dozen students a year. The program is aimed at residents who are active in leadership roles within the private sector, government or community organizations. Through a series of one-, two- and three-day sessions over seven months, participants examine fundamental public and private segments throughout the county to inform and help them make quality leadership decisions which they can incorporate into their respective companies and organizations.

The program also provides an environment for mutual awareness on community issues, which class members confront. Sessions began in September 2018 with subsequent classes throughout Monroe County.

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grandfathered into new maps instead of slammed into them.”

Homeowners with mortgages who newly find themselves in flood zones will be required to purchase flood insurance, as will businesses owned by federally backed agencies (or some other stipulations).

“If somebody has a policy now and their flood zone changes, they will have incremental changes every year, but if you

don’t have a policy, you’ll go right into the max,” said Fraser.

WHAT DOES FEMA SAY ABOUT IT? Not much, yet. Fraser had to submit a Freedom of Information Act request to get preliminary projections, maps and data from the agency.

To learn more, visit FIRM at https://firmkeys.org/

1 Leadership Monroe County is an independent non-profit, established in 1992 to address the rapidly changing needs and concerns of the county, develop a group of well-educated leaders, help guide the community in a positive direction, and foster countywide effective and nonpartisan alliances, It is governed by a countywide 17-member board of directors. Officers are elected LMC alumni: President Henry Rosenthal, Vice President Lynn Goodwin, Secretary Mindy McKenzie and Treasurer Bruce Halle, with Program Coordinator Michael Shields.

Declaring their class as “Rock Stars,” Class XXVII members are: Ashley Arrabal Nikki Bell Nick Bourassa Rachel Brown Spenser Bryan Matt Bussard Dee Dee Green Bonnie Helms Caroline Horn Steven Hudson Jacqueline Luhta Kathleen McKinney Mallory Morton Karen Neely Amy Pierce Christine Poist Brian Shea David Turner Phil Underwood Darcy Wadsworth Mimi Young Kim Youngblood

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1. The timeline of how the maps will go into effect.

of Truman, an area that will no longer be in the X flood zone.

2. This image shows the difference between the previous (2005) stillwater flood map elevations, and the new (2018) calculations

by FEMA in midtown.

4. The X flood zone will shrink by about 2/3 in FEMA’s proposed maps.

3. This image shows the projected stillwater level on the 600 block

5. These increases are projected to apply to 86% of the buildings in Key West; these are not final the maps.

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GAUGING THE PROBLEM — PART 1 —

SARAH THOMAS

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aradise has its problems, and homelessness in the Keys is one of them.

While some transient people seek out the Keys’ warm weather, many of Monroe County’s homeless have lived here for years. Perhaps they lost a job, fell back on rent, are escaping domestic violence or struggling with addiction. Essentially: many the homeless people we see in the Keys were our neighbors a few months or years ago.

The Monroe County Continuum of Care (CoC), the lead agency for homeless services in the Florida Keys, just released its annual “point in time” census of the homeless population.

“This count is mandated by HUD and gives us a snapshot of the homeless population at a given time,” said CoC’s executive director, Mark Lenker. (See graphic).

“The cold weather, and the choppy water which prohibited the Upper Keys from surveying boats, may have made the Upper Keys count artificially low,” Lenker noted.

As of Jan. 29, the CoC also had 164 clients in emergency shelters and 116 in transitional housing, for a total count of 515 homeless in Monroe County.This is higher than in 2018 but lower than 2017.

“We know that Hurricane Irma likely depressed the 2018 count as some homeless took shelter in Miami and did not return,” said Lenker.

These numbers aren’t high, considering the population of the Florida Keys is about 73,000. That means we are doing something right in keeping our population housed — and that hasn’t always been the case.

“There have basically always been homeless people in the Keys, and the culture was probably less compassionate in the ‘60s and ‘70s,” said Commissioner Sam Kaufman, who is chairman of the board of the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition (FKOC). “I came in the late ‘90s, at a time when there was a significant issue.” Kaufman, who as a public defender in Miami was part of what the Miami Herald billed as “the dream team for the homeless,” noted that in the early 2000s, the Bridle Path on Smathers Beach was essentially a tent city. “There were people sleeping on Duval Street in much larger numbers too,” he said.

If there isn’t emergency and transitional shelter, more homeless people end up sleeping in public spaces. 4LIBERTY/Contributed

That’s when Keys Overnight Temporary Shelter (KOTS) was constructed, and over the years, organizations and individuals have made a concerted effort to house the Keys’ homeless. Two women who have been a huge part of that effort are Elicia Pintabona, executive director of the Southernmost Homeless Assistance League (SHAL) and Stephanie Kaple, executive director of the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition (FKOC).

SHAL has a contract with the city to run KOTS, which houses between 108 and 120 homeless clients any given night, and is again up for movement to a new location in September 2019. While KOTS was intended to be temporary, emergency shelters are necessary, even if the Keys don’t have a huge homeless population.

“Point in time data has shown us that there is a homelessness problem throughout Monroe County,” Pintabona said, “and the issue with those that are anywhere other than the Lower Keys is that they are unsheltered. Our partners in Marathon and the Upper Keys do a great job, but shelter is not as readily available.”

KOTS doesn’t just provide shelter, either.

“We try to get them linked with benefits,” Pintabona said, “like food stamps, a cell phone, employment services, a work uniform, transitional housing opportunities like FKOC, and basic things like getting them a local ID which is now $8.75.”

Transitional housing — moving clients from an emergency shelter like KOTS into a apartment or dorm-like housing with an eye for independence — is FKOC’s territory.

“We provide steps to permanent housing,” said FKOC’s Stephanie Kaple. “We have emergency temporary 90 day housing with very strict rules; then we have transitional housing with fewer roommates and kitchen access; when we move to a third phase, you can just have one roommate, a night job, and we give you opportunities to make mistakes in a safe environment.”

So if these organizations are doing such good in the communities, what’s the problem?

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“The problem is,” Sheriff Rick Ramsay said, “nobody wants a homeless shelter close to their business, close to their home, close to their kids.”

“You get a lot of NIMBY,” said Pontabina, “which is ‘not in my backyard.’”

The city had agreed to move KOTS to the property where Easter Seals once was on College Road, but affordable housing took precedence. “At least everyone is trying to be part of the solution, and it’s hopeful, but the city thinks KOTS should stay, and that’s been the response for 15 years,” he said. Ramsay said he thought the Easter Seals property was a “good solution” for the new KOTS location but acknowledged that “they want to do affordable housing because it’s more of a crisis need.”

Affordable housing is a crisis need — and it dovetails with the homelessness problem. Kaple highlights the problem of wages not matching cost of living in the Keys.

“A lot of people presume that the people in the shelter are unemployed,” she said, “But most clients have a full-time job if not a second or third part-time position.

They are underemployed.” Getting homeless people into jobs that can sustainably allow them to pay rent — not to mention childcare — in the Keys is a huge feat. The organizations that feed into the CoC also compete with each other for grants.

Pintabona said, “Part of the problem is that right now, it’s a well-maintained issue. If it was a huge problem, it would have a huge will. But this problem actually needs support desperately.”

A male dorm at KOTS. JOHN TEETS/ Contributed

One is that all of FKOC’s 172 beds are also in Key West, meaning many homeless in the Middle and Upper Keys find unconventional shelter in places like the mangroves. Marathon does have Keys Area Interdenominational Resources (KAIR), which provides social services, and Independence Cay, offering a dozen beds for men, but there are not close to the resources available in Key West.

The second concern is that the county has been pressing the city to move KOTS for 15 years. It is on county property at the Sheriff’s Department, which has voiced complaints, and neighboring Sunset Marina condo owners filed a lawsuit with the city for KOTS being next door to their gated community. While KOTS is cheaper for taxpayers — a night at KOTS is under $10 while it’s more than $100 at the jail — there are still occasional issues with clients on the sheriff’s property, a case in point being last week with a man stealing the sheriff’s office’s American flag.

FLORIDA KEYS CONTINUUM OF CARE’S 2019 “POINT IN TIME.”

Unsheltered Date

In ES*

In TH*

235

164

116

57

212

182

101

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292

218

121

Lower Keys

Middle Keys

Upper Keys

Total

2019

122

74

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2018

102

53

2017

143

96

*in Emergency Shelters *in Transitional Housing

Read Part 2 of Homeless in Paradise next week.

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THE ARTS

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WRITER’S WORKSHOP FACULTY ANNOUNCED KEY WEST LITERARY SEMINAR’S NEW CLASS

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ey West Literary Seminar this week announced new and returning faculty, and opened enrollment, for its Writers’ Workshop Program, taking place Jan. 13–17, 2020 in Key West.

Joining for the first time are New York Times bestselling author Francine Prose; Florida author Lauren Groff, named one of Granta magazine’s Best of Young American Novelists; 2017 Guggenheim Fellow Christopher Castellani; novelist and nonfiction writer Fernanda Eberstadt; American Academy of Arts and Letters Award recipient Claire Messud; PEN Award finalist Krystal A. Sital; and bestselling author Luis Alberto Urrea.

Returning for the program are two-term U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins and Pulitzer Prizewinning poet Gregory Pardlo.

Workshop details and scholarship information (see box) are at kwls.org.

THE LINEUP: CHRISTOPHER CASTELLANI’S fourth novel, “Leading Men,” explores Tennessee Williams’ complex literary and personal relationships. “The Art of Perspective,” Castellani’s analysis of point of view in fiction, was published as part of Graywolf’s prestigious “Art Of ...” series in 2016. He has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship, and is on the faculty of the Warren Wilson College MFA Program and the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference.

BILLY COLLINS is a twoterm U.S. poet laureate and the author of 12 collections of poetry. A member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, he has received fellowships from the New York Foundation for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Guggenheim Foundation. His poems appear regularly in “The Best American Poetry.”

FERNANDA EBERSTADT has published five novels, including “The Furies and Rat,” as well as the nonfiction book “Little Money Street,” about Gypsy musicians in France. Her articles have appeared in the New Yorker, Vogue, the New York Times Magazine, Granta, and frieze, among others. A visiting lecturer at the University of Michigan’s MFA program, she is working on a book about the body and political prophecy.

LAUREN GROFF is the author of five books, including “Florida,” which was a finalist for the National Book Award, and “Fates and Furies,” which was a finalist for the Kirkus Prize.

Her work has appeared in the New Yorker, the Atlantic, Harper’s, and five editions of “The Best American Short Stories.” She has been a Guggenheim and Radcliffe fellow, and was named one of Granta magazine’s Best of Young American Novelists.

CLAIRE MESSUD’S five novels include “The Emperor’s Children,” named one of the 10 best books of the year by the New York Times Book Review, and, most recently, “The Burning Girl,” which was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in fiction. A recipient of Guggenheim and Radcliffe fellowships, she teaches at Harvard University and contributes to the New York Review of Books and the New York Times Book Review.

GREGORY PARDLO’S collection “Digest” won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. His other honors include fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the New York Foundation for the Arts. He is poetry editor of the Virginia Quarterly Review and teaches in the MFA program at Rutgers University-Camden.

FRANCINE PROSE is the author of 21 works of fiction. Her novel “A Changed Man” won the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, and Blue Angel was a National Book Award finalist. Her nonfiction books include “Anne Frank: The Book, the Life, the Afterlife” and “Reading Like a Writer.” She has received fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers at the New York Public Library; and she is the former president of PEN American Center.

KRYSTAL A. SITAL is the author of the memoir “Secrets We Kept: Three Women of Trinidad.”

A PEN America Literary Award finalist and Hertog fellow, her work has appeared in ELLE, the New York Times, New York Times Magazine, Salon, Catapult, Today’s Parent, LitHub, Brain Child and the Caribbean Writer. She teaches in the MFA program at Sierra Nevada College at Lake Tahoe.

LUIS ALBERTO URREA was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize in nonfiction and is the bestselling author of 17 books. He won an American Academy of Arts and Letters Award, and his latest novel, “The House of Broken Angels,” was named one of the best books of the year by NPR, the American Library Association, San Francisco Chronicle, Newsday, and Kirkus Reviews.

— Contributed WORKSHOP FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial assistance scholarships are available to writers who wish to participate in the Writers’ Workshop Program.

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The Bucket List

LOCAL PICKS FOR BEST OF KEY WEST

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he Weekly has teamed up with local author David Sloan to sneak peek his new book “The Key West Bucket List,” coming out in the spring. Each week, we’ll feature an item on the bucket list (hey, you can even tear out the page, take it to town and check the item off yourself), which can serve as a daring weekend diversion.

MAKE FRIENDS AT THE PRISON WHAT’S THE DEAL? You’ll miss your prison friends when you are in Key West, but the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will help you find new ones. Coco the Skunk, Layla the Silver Fox and Mo the Sloth are total animals, and you can visit them all at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Animal Farm (keysso.net/farm). The place started as a safe haven for abandoned animals and has grown into a beautiful sanctuary for domestics and exotics. It is the world’s only prison zoo, and the animals don’t carry shanks.

DO IT IF: You want to call a friend from jail without asking for bail money.

SKIP IT IF: You have an outstanding warrant for your arrest.

LOCAL ADVICE: The Animal Farm is open the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. If you can’t make it, consider sending the animals something from their Amazon Wish List. Follow the link from keysso.net/farm.

I DID IT: #kwbucket #jailbird

DID YOU KNOW? A portion of proceeds from the annual Cow Key Channel Bridge Run Zero K benefit the MCSO Animal Farm. The next run is Sunday, April 7. Register online and order the Tshirt at cowkeybridgerun.com.

Say hi to this guy at the animal farm, with Farmer Jeanne Selander.

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10. Don’t buy into Wofford. The Terriers have become a sexy Cinderella pick, but they have come up short against major conference teams outside of South Carolina this season. And sure, they have won 20 in a row, but running through the Southern Conference doesn’t equate to a battle-tested team.

WATCH | Captain Marvel Even those who don’t understand every nuance of the Marvel Universe will still enjoy “Captain Marvel,” if for no other reason than that the hero is a down-to-earth woman. Well, despite being an extraterrestrial Kree warrior who rediscovers her human worth. Brie Larson holds her own with Annette Bening, Ben Mendelsohn, Jude Law and Samuel L. Jackson — plus a prerecorded cameo of the late Stan Lee. But the cat upstages them all. Go see “Captain Marvel,” in theaters now.

9. Don’t pretend that Bill Raftery’s quirky catch phrases are cute.

The CBS analyst started screaming out words like “Onions!” during a time that Stuart Scott and other ESPN greats began coining catch phrases on Sports Center.

Raftery is a great commentator, and we love the guy. But there just isn’t a need for Tourette-like outbursts every time someone makes a decent bucket in the middle of a second round game.

8. Don’t count on Virginia to repeat history. As the first #1 seed to ever fall to a 16 seed last year, look for the Cavs and Coach Tony Bennett to make a deep run into this year’s tournament.

Sorry Gardner Webb, this one will not be pretty, as the Cavs have something to prove.

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7. Don’t write off Georgia State, Montana, Belmont or Murray State in the first round. If you are looking for upsets, these 14, 15, 11 and 12 seeds are wellcoached and poised to cause trouble for teams looking ahead in the first round. (Note: Checkout Murray State’s Ja Morant if you get a chance to watch).

6. Don’t overlook how inviting the East bracket looks for Duke.

The top team in the nation has few threats looming in the early rounds, with an inevitable showdown in the Elite 8 against the 2 seed, Michigan State. However, how sweet would it be to see a second round challenge from the Knights?

5. Don’t miss the Bobby Hurley show. Yes, that Bobby Hurley from Duke, who won two national titles as a player. Now the coach at Arizona State, will have a play-in game with St. Johns, led by none other than the legendary Chris Mullin. And should Hurley’s Sun Devils get past St. Johns—look for a showdown with a Buffalo team he helped recruit as the former coach.

4. Don’t think this can’t be Gonzaga’s year. Sure, they are coming off of a major upset loss against Saint Mary’s, but wins against Duke and narrow losses to Tennessee and North Carolina show that Coach Mark Few’s bunch may finally be due for a title run.

3. Don’t go to work during Thursday’s and Friday’s first round games. This is arguably the best day of the year for sports fanatics, jammed packed with 32 games and filled with upsets, bracket busters and “shining moments.” At the very least, make sure your phone or PC is out of the boss’s line of sight during your work day.

2. Don’t miss a chance to see some games. If you live in the Florida Keys, a drive (or flight) to Jacksonville for the first and second rounds will offer an unforgettable experience. Maryland, Belmont, LSU and Yale will produce at least one nail-biter … if not three memorable games.

1. Don’t allow your hatred for Duke to cause you to miss Zion Williamson. When you are watching this guy in the NBA next season (and hoping your team can draft him), you will wish you had witnessed the 6-foot-7 freshman put on a show in his only season as a college player. There are few Zion Williamsons who come along — and this kid is special.

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1. The Pile High Club Nachos live up to their name.

SARAH THOMAS/Keys Weekly 2. Executive Chef Michael Torres welcomes guests and locals to try his Cuban-inspired comfort fare.

3. Local catch tacos, topped with roasted corn and shredded red cabbage.

PIG OUT BLIND PIG FOOD TRUCK SERVES UP COMFORT

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estled between 24 North and The Gates Hotel is the expanse of Sunset Green event lawn, and less conspicuously, the Blind Pig food truck.

The Blind Pig is technically the hotel restaurant of the Gates, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, while the Toasted Coconut is the restaurant of 24 North. The sister hotels cohost events on the lawn, and that’s when the Blind Pig really shines, dishing out high-end comfort food to the masses.

4. Signature Blind Pig smoked pulled pork sandwich. Belly up!

5. The Blind Pig food truck is parked in a shady spot by the Sunset Green Event Lawn off North Roosevelt.

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That said, the time to visit it is really a regular old (sunny, Key West) day. Sit outside and soak up the greenery and enjoy fare that scratches the itch for comfort. Executive Chef Michael Torres describes the fare as “fabulicious,” with an island-style approach and a Cuban influence.

On the menu? Favorites like the nachos (“The Pile High Club”) with generous melted cheese, black olives, jalapeños and guacamole, which can be topped with chicken or pork, as well as the “Pillow Fight,” pillowy pretzel bites with a creamy cheddar dipping sauce and spicy mustard.

It’s almost like being at your favorite ballpark — if it had a great chef and ocean view.

Standouts are the signature sandwich, the Blind Pig, which Torres describes as “smoked pulled pork, aged and seasoned twice: first in

a mojo, then in a barbeque sauce, topped with caramelized onions and Swiss cheese.” The vegetarian winner on the menu is definitely the Golden Goddess, an unexpected twist on a grilled cheese with “pears marinated in orange juice and red wine, reduced for caramelization, grilled with goat cheese and American cheese” on buttery toast. It’s exceptional.

The Blind Pig also has a full taco menu, from carne asada to local fish and shrimp, all served with interesting and flavorful accoutrements like fire-roasted corn and house made bajaremoulade. They serve breakfast starting at 7 a.m.

“Bling Pig” is Prohibition-era slang for a speakeasy, in keeping with the rum-running theme at Rum Row, the bar at the Gates. But there’s no need for discretion when you drop by this little roadside joint—just bring an appetite and ask for extra napkins.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 19-DR-54-M Division: Family MARK TIPSORD, Petitioner, and MARY TIPSORD, Respondent, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: MARY TIPSORD Respondent’s last known address: 145 JADE STREET, ROTONDA WEST, FL 33947 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on MARK TIPSORD, whose address is P.O. BOX 510784, KEY COLONY BEACH, FL 33051, on or before APRIL 1, 2019, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

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

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

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

Dated: February 21, 2019 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shakia Mitchell Deputy Clerk Publish: February 28, March 7, 14 and 21, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

David Perets 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 April 1, 2019, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: LOT 76, “AMENDED PLAT OF RIVIERA SHORES, FIRST ADDITION”, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5 PAGE 88 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 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.

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 1st day of March, 2019.

KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: March 14 and 21, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FORPROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

CASEY RHIANNON GELSTON Obligor TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Casey Rhiannon Gelston 909 North Conant Avenue Crystal River, FL 34429 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Windward Pointe Condominium described as: Unit 5521, Week 50, Annual Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $7,374.06, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $2.64 times the number of days that have elapsed since March 4, 2019), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

David Cramer, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: March 21 and 28, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $4,874.57, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $1.68 times the number of days that have elapsed since February 8, 2019), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

David Cramer, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: March 14 and 21, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

12221 Overseas Highway Marathon, FLORIDA 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: March 21 and 28, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

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 March 14, 2019.

Personal Representative: Craig R. Ryerson 220 Imperial Drive Edwards, CO 81632 Attorney for Personal Representative: Patrick A. Sadowski Email Address: pasadowski@ eastmansmith.com Florida Bar No. 101752 510 S. Main Street Findlay, Ohio 45840 Telephone: 419-424-5847 Publish: March 14 and 21, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

Fort Myers, FL 33966 Telephone: (239) 418-0169 Fax: (239) 418-0048 E-Mail: josh@dorceylaw.com Secondary E-Mail: dee@dorceylaw. com Publish: March 14 and 21, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION Case No: 2017-CA-000155-K NOTICE OF SALE The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as successor in interest to JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust 2006-AR4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-AR4 Plaintiff, -vs.David Perets; Parrish Anne Marie Handa a/k/a Parrish Handa; JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.; Unknown Parties in Possession #1; Unknown Parties in Possession #2; Unknown Parties in Possession #3; Unknown Parties in Possession #4Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to order rescheduling foreclosure sale or Final Judgment, entered in Civil Case No. 2017-CA-000155-K of the Circuit Court of the 16th Judicial Circuit in and for Monroe County, Florida, wherein The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as successor in interest to JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust 2006-AR4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-AR4, Plaintiff and

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

All contents in: Unit B-8 – Dave Golie Sale of all Goods, April 8, 2019 at 10:00AM. Publish: March 21 & March 28, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 18-001704

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 18-001713 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

STEVE CHOOYOUNG KIM Obligor TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Steve Chooyoung Kim Unit 1D Chester Court 5 Tung Shan Terrace/11111 Midlevels East Hong Kong YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Beach House Condominium described as: Unit E32, Week 34, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 19-CP-24-P Upper Keys IN RE: ESTATE OF MARTIN J. MCGREEVY, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Martin J. McGreevy, deceased, whose date of death was February 21, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, 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: March 21, 2019.

Personal Representative: Ellen Leonard P.O. Box 865 Palmetto, Florida 34220 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 19-CP-000014-P IN RE: ESTATE OF EDWIN J. DETTLING, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of EDWIN J. DETTLING, deceased, whose date of death was June 14, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, 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: March 21, 2019 Personal Representative: NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY Thomas M. Lara, V.P. 1515 Ringling Blvd., Suite 1100 Sarasota, FL 34236 Attorney for Personal Representative: FRANK T. PILOTTE, ESQUIRE Florida Bar Number: 0239801 MURPHY REID, L.L.P. 11300 U.S. Highway One, Suite 401 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33408 E-SERVICE: fpilotte@murphyreid. com eservice@murphyreid.com Telephone: 561-355-8800 Publish: March 21 and 28, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 19-CP-000012-P IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVID R. RYERSON, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of David R. Ryerson, deceased, whose date of death was June 21, 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 19-CP-000022-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DONALD J. FLEMING a/k/a DONALD JAMES FLEMING Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Donald J. Fleming a/k/a Donald James Fleming, deceased, whose date of death was December 15, 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: March 14, 2019.

Personal Representative: Kurt A. Brimmer 480 3rd Street SW Naples, Florida 34117 Attorney for Personal Representative: Joshua O. Dorcey Florida Bar No. 0043724 The Dorcey Law Firm, PLC 10181-C Six Mile Cypress Pkwy.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 19-CP-17-P IN RE: ESTATE OF GERALDINE MAE THURN, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of GERALDINE MAE THURN, deceased, whose date of death was December 29, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME 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: March 14, 2019 Personal Representative: Nancy Carol Kitchens 544 Plante Street P.O. Box 371070 Key Largo, FL 33037 Attorney for Personal Representative: Urban J. W. Patterson, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 382035 Urban J. W. Patterson, P.A. P.O. Box 783 Islamorada, FL 33036 Telephone: 305-664-5065 Publish: March 14 and 21, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 19-CP-08-P IN RE: ESTATE OF MICHAEL CARROLL ORDNER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of MICHAEL CARROLL ORDNER, deceased, whose date of death was November 7, 2018, File Number 19-CP-08-P, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives’ attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must

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file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME 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: March 14, 2019 Personal Representatives: Peter J. Ordner 123 Gumbo Limbo Dr Key Largo, FL 33037 Thomas R. Ordner 123 Gumbo Limbo Dr Key Largo, FL 33037 Attorney for Personal Representatives: Urban J. W. Patterson, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 382035 Urban J. W. Patterson, P.A. P.O. Box 783 Islamorada, FL 33036 Telephone: 305-664-5065 Publish: March 14 and 21, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

available for review by contacting Beth Bergh, Monroe County Land Steward, at bergh-beth@ monroecounty-fl.gov or 305289-2511.

Dated at Key West, Florida, this 12th day of March, 2019.

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: March 21, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

(d)A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so indicate; (e)A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts that the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action; (f)A statement of the specific rules or statutes that the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action, including an explanation of how the alleged facts relate to the specific rules or statutes; and (g)A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action that the petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency’s proposed action.

The petition must be filed (received by the Clerk) in the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, or via electronic correspondence at Agency_Clerk@dep.state.fl.us.

Also, a copy of the petition shall be mailed to the applicant at the address indicated above at the time of filing.

Time Period for Filing a Petition In accordance with Rule 62110.106(3), F.A.C., petitions for an administrative hearing by the applicant and persons entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within 14 days of receipt of this written notice. Petitions filed by any persons other than the applicant, and other than those entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within 14 days of publication of the notice or within 14 days of receipt of the written notice, whichever occurs first. The failure to file a petition within the appropriate time period shall constitute a waiver of that person’s right to request an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a party to it.

Any subsequent intervention (in a proceeding initiated by another party) will be only at the discretion of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C. Extension of Time Under Rule 62-110.106(4), F.A.C., a person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department’s action may also request an extension of time to file a petition for an administrative hearing. The Department may, for good cause shown, grant the request for an extension of time. Requests for extension of time must be filed with the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, or via electronic correspondence at Agency_ Clerk@dep.state.fl.us, before the deadline for filing a petition for an administrative hearing. A timely request for extension of time shall toll the running of the time period for filing a petition until the request is acted upon.

Mediation Mediation is not available in this proceeding.

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will be received electronically via E-Builder by the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) until 2:00 p.m., local time on the 11th day of April and then will be opened via FKAA’s online bid portal in E-Builder. Members of the Public are welcome to attend the electronic bid opening at 2:00PM at the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority Headquarters Building located at 1100 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL 33040. Bidders are not required to attend in person. Any bids received after the time and date specified will not be considered.

The proposed project consists of removal and disposal of existing roof material and insulation as well as full replacement of same.

Drawings and Specifications may be obtained on Demand Star

by Oniva at www.demandstar. com/supplier or call toll free 1-800-711-1712, they will also be available at www.fkaa.com under “Bid Opportunities”. They are also available via E-Builder’s Bid Portal for this project which can be found at https://bidders.e-builder.net/ landing?bidpackageid=66e6dd70901c-40f3-80e5-149537a4e96d This is also the link through which bids must be submitted.

A mandatory Pre-bid Meeting is scheduled on March 27, 2019 at 2:00PM at the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, J. Robert Dean Water Treatment Plant located at 35400 SW 192nd Avenue, Florida City, FL 33034.

Each proposal must be submitted in the prescribed format and accompanied by a bid bond executed on the prescribed form, payable to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, in an amount not less than 5 percent of the amount bid.

The Contract, if awarded, will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest combined unit cost-lump sum price proposal, accepted by the FKAA. All bid bonds, contract bonds, insurance contracts, and certificates of insurance shall be either executed by or countersigned by a licensed resident agent of the surety or insurance company having his place of business in the State of Florida, and in all ways complying with the insurance laws of the State of Florida. Further, the said surety or insurance company shall be duly licensed and qualified to do business in the State of Florida.

In order to perform public work, the successful Bidder shall hold or obtain such Contractors’ and Business Licenses as required by State Statutes.

Before a Contract will be awarded for the work contemplated herein, the FKAA will conduct such investigation as is necessary to determine the performance record and ability of the apparent low bidder to perform the size and type of work specified under this Contract. Upon request, the Bidder shall submit such information as deemed necessary by the FKAA to evaluate the Bidder’s qualifications.

The FKAA reserves the right to reject all Proposals where the FKAA deems rejection to be in its best interest, or to reject any Proposal not in compliance with the Contract Documents. The FKAA reserves the right to waive any informalities and irregularities in said Proposals.

Firms are hereby placed on formal notice that neither the FKAA Board of Directors, nor any employees of the FKAA are to be lobbied either individually or collectively concerning this project.

The Governing Board of Directors of the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids, in whole or

in part, to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid, and to award to any party considered to be in the best interest of the Authority.

FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDUCT AUTHORITY By Kent Nelson Deputy Executive Director of Operations Publish: March 21, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

with the insurance laws of the State of Florida. Further, the said surety or insurance company shall be duly licensed and qualified to do business in the State of Florida.

In order to perform public work, the successful Bidder shall hold or obtain such Contractors’ and Business Licenses as required by State Statutes.

Before a Contract will be awarded for the work contemplated herein, the FKAA will conduct such investigation as is necessary to determine the performance record and ability of the apparent low bidder to perform the size and type of work specified under this Contract. Upon request, the Bidder shall submit such information as deemed necessary by the FKAA to evaluate the Bidder’s qualifications.

The FKAA reserves the right to reject all Proposals where the FKAA deems rejection to be in its best interest, or to reject any Proposal not in compliance with the Contract Documents. The FKAA reserves the right to waive any informalities and irregularities in said Proposals.

Firms are hereby placed on formal notice that neither the FKAA Board of Directors, nor any employees of the FKAA are to be lobbied either individually or collectively concerning this project.

The Governing Board of Directors of the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid, and to award to any party considered to be in the best interest of the Authority.

FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDUCT AUTHORITY By Jolynn Reynolds, P.E. Manager of Engineering Publish: March 21, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

available via e-Builder’s Bid Portal for this project which can be found at https://bidders.e-builder.net /landing?bidpackageid=880451b7 -e6d7-4540-a400-bc033a979589.

This is also the link through which bids must be submitted.

A mandatory Pre-bid Meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, March 27th at 10:00am at the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority’s David C. Ritz Booster Pump Station at 821 Largo Rd, Key Largo, FL 33037.

Each proposal must be submitted on the prescribed form and accompanied by a certified check or bid bond executed on the prescribed form, payable to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, in an amount not less than 5 percent of the amount bid.

The Contract, if awarded, will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest combined lump sum price bid, accepted by the FKAA. All bid bonds, contract bonds, insurance contracts, and certificates of insurance shall be either executed by or countersigned by a licensed resident agent of the surety or insurance company having his place of business in the State of Florida, and in all ways complying with the insurance laws of the State of Florida. Further, the said surety or insurance company shall be duly licensed and qualified to do business in the State of Florida.

In order to perform public work, the successful Bidder shall hold or obtain such Contractors’ and Business Licenses as required by State Statutes.

Before a Contract will be awarded for the work contemplated herein, the FKAA will conduct such investigation as is necessary to determine the performance record and ability of the apparent low bidder to perform the size and type of work specified under this Contract. Upon request, the Bidder shall submit such information as deemed necessary by the FKAA to evaluate the Bidder’s qualifications.

The FKAA reserves the right to reject all Proposals where the FKAA deems rejection to be in its best interest, or to reject any Proposal not in compliance with the Contract Documents. The FKAA reserves the right to waive any informalities and irregularities in said Proposals.

Firms are hereby placed on formal notice that neither the FKAA Board of Directors, nor any employees of the FKAA are to be lobbied either individually or collectively concerning this project.

The Governing Board of Directors of the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid, and to award to any party considered to be in the best interest of the Authority.

FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDUCT AUTHORITY By Jolynn Reynolds, P.E. Manager of Engineering Publish: March 21, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Monroe County Tourist Development Council – District Advisory Committee Meetings DAC 1 will meet on Wednesday April 10, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at the Margaritaville Resort in Key West.

DAC II will meet on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mote Marine Laboratory in Summerland Key. DAC III will meet on Wednesday April 10, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. at Hyatt Place in Marathon.

DAC IV will meet on Tuesday April 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Islander Resort in Islamorada.

DAC V will meet on Tuesday April 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo.

All DAC meetings are open to the public.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in these proceedings, 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”.

Publish: March 21, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 5:00 pm at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, Monroe County staff will be holding a public hearing pursuant to Section 259.032, Florida Statutes, with regard to the following: MONROE COUNTY CONSERVATION LANDS PROPOSED 10 YEAR LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE STATE-OWNED CONSERVATION PARCELS MANAGED BY MONROE COUNTY UNDER STATE LANDS LEASE NO. 4549 An electronic copy of the proposed management plan is

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE PERMIT The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of its intent to issue a substantial revision to permit number, FLA014720 to the City of Key Colony Beach, John Deneale, PO Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051. This revision to the City’s domestic wastewater facility will authorize the replacement of the UV disinfection system and revise the minimum UV Light Dosage limit requirement. The Department has assigned permit file number FLA014720-019-DW2P to the proposed project.

The intent to issue, draft permit conditions, and application file are available online and can be accessed through the Department’s Information Portal at: http://prodenv.dep.state.fl.us/ DepNexus/public/electronicdocuments/FLA014720/ facility!search or are available for public inspection during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at the Department’s South District Office, 2295 Victoria Ave, Suite 364, Ft. Myers, Florida 33901.

Please contact the Department at phone number (239) 344-5600 if you have any questions or are experiencing difficulty viewing the electronic application.

The Department will issue the permit, unless a petition for an administrative hearing is timely filed under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., before the deadline for filing a petition.

On the filing of a timely and sufficient petition, this action will not be final and effective until further order of the Department.

Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the hearing process may result in a modification of the agency action or even denial of the application.

Petition for Administrative Hearing A person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department’s action may petition for an administrative proceeding (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Pursuant to Rules 28-106.201 and 28-106.301, F.A.C., a petition for an administrative hearing must contain the following information: (a)The name and address of each agency affected and each agency’s file or identification number, if known; (b)The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner; the name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner’s substantial interests are or will be affected by the agency determination; (c)A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the agency decision;

NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID FKAA PROJECT # 7031-18AC FLORIDA CITY ROOF REPLACEMENTS Proposals for Project 7031-18AC

NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID FKAA PROJECT # 4072-17 SIGSBEE PARK WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM ASSESSMENTProposals for FKAA Project 4072-17 – SIGSBEE PARK WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM ASSESSMENT will be received electronically via e-Builder by the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) until 2:00 p.m., local time on the 10th day of April, 2019 and then will be opened via FKAA’s online bid portal in e-Builder. Members of the Public are welcome to attend the electronic bid opening at 2:00 PM at the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority’s Headquarters Building located at 1100 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL 33040. Bidders are not required to attend in person.

Any bids received after the time and date specified will not be considered.

The proposed project is primarily composed of the cleaning, televising and inspection of approximately 20,000 (+/-) linear feet of gravity wastewater collection piping and appurtenances and is intended to produce an accurate inventory and data condition record, including certain rehabilitation work as specified. The Sigsbee Park Wastewater Collection System is located on Dredger’s Key at the intersections of North Roosevelt Boulevard and Kennedy Drive in Key West, FL. The Work is located entirely on property owned by the U.S. Government.

Drawings and Specification may be obtained on Demand Star

by Oniva at www.demandstar. com/supplier or call toll free 1-800-711-1712, they will also be available at www.fkaa.com under “Bid Opportunities”. They are also available via e-Builder’s Bid Portal for this project which can be found at https://bidders.e-builder.net/ landing?bidpackageid=193d76d5ae85-4d2c-9327-63b5d0f12c35.

This is also the link through which bids must be submitted.

A mandatory Pre-bid Meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, March 26th at 10:30am at the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority’s Headquarters located at 1100 Kennedy Dr., Key West, FL 33040.

Contact Justin Dacey, FKAA Assistant Engineer, at 305-2952151 or jdacey@fkaa.com with technical or bidding questions.

All questions are to be directed in accordance with Paragraph 5 of the INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS. Each proposal must be submitted on the prescribed form and accompanied by a certified check or bid bond executed on the prescribed form, payable to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, in an amount not less than 5 percent of the amount bid.

The Contract, if awarded, will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest combined lump sum price bid, accepted by the FKAA. All bid bonds, contract bonds, insurance contracts, and certificates of insurance shall be either executed by or countersigned by a licensed resident agent of the surety or insurance company having his place of business in the State of Florida, and in all ways complying

NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID FKAA PROJECT # 1152-17–PHASE III — CR-905/ HIGHWAY U.S. 1 TRANSMISSION PIPELINE CROSSING Sealed Proposals for FKAA PROJECT # 1152-17–PHASE III — CR-905/ HIGHWAY U.S. 1 TRANSMISSION PIPELINE CROSSING in Key Largo, Florida will be received electronically via e-Builder by the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) until 2:00 p.m., local time on the 10th day of April, 2019 and then will be opened via FKAA’s online bid portal in e-Builder. Members of the Public are welcome to attend the electronic bid opening at 2:00 PM at the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority’s Headquarters Building located at 1100 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL 33040. Bidders are not required to attend in person.

Any bids received after the time and date specified will not be considered.

The proposed Project generally consists of the construction of approximately 970 feet of 18-inch and 16-inch steel potable water transmission main in Key Largo near the David C Ritz booster pump station. Construction includes installation of transmission main isolation valves, air release valve, pressure reducing valve, valve and meter vaults, water main system connections, and associated facilities. In addition, a surge mitigation system shall be installed at the meter building near the entrance to Ocean Reef Club development.

Drawings and Specification may be obtained on Demand Star

by Oniva at www.demandstar. com/supplier or call toll free 1-800-711-1712, they will also be available at www.fkaa.com under “Bid Opportunities”. They are also

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used. Cars - Vans - Trucks- Running or Not. $ C A S H $ 3 0 5 - 3 3 2 - 0 4 8 3 AUTOS FOR SALE

Red 1986 Corvette convertible.

Has its idiosyncrasies (it’s 33 years old!) but it sure is fun to drive, especially in the Keys. 118,000 miles. New transmission at 78,000, according to previous owner (a police officer in Illinois). New A/C compressor and condenser; new U-joint; roof is 4 years old; new tires. Automatic transmission.

AM-FM CD AUX USB stereo with remote and detachable face. Get it before I drive it back to Illinois. Located in Marathon. $7,500 obo. 217649-0007.

BOATS FOR SALE

1971 35’ Erickson S/V Mark II –Bruce King Design, Racer/Cruiser Rigged Sloop, extra sails, misc. extras. 12’ Beam, 6’ Draft Lead Keel, 3 GM Yanmar Diesel, 8’ fiberglass row boat incl. Book value $25k, Asking $15,000 OBO. Located in Marathon. Call Debbie 305-399-0515.

SELL YOUR BOAT HERE - Line ads start at $25/ week for 5 lines of copy!

Call 305-743-0844 to get your boat SOLD!! SOLD!! SOLD!!

REDUCED 2000 HydraSports 230CC w/225HP Johnson. 470 hours. Many extras. Located in Big Pine Key. $10,000. 734-904-2818 SOLD REDUCED: 2009 J14 Carolina Skiff-Mercury 25HP motor, trailer, custom cover. Located in Marathon. $3,750.

205746-6489 SOLD BOAT/SLIP FOR SALE

Boat and Slip - Hi-Dry Slip at Marathon BoatHouse - 2004 Wellcraft 21CC 150HP Yamaha $22,000 Both 305-289-5467 EMPLOYMENT

The Advocate DUI Program is hiring a PartTime Position. Office Clerical for 2 - 3 days a week, Customer Service and Computer Skills required. Office located in Marathon at Town Square Mall. Contact Gary at (305) 394-4522 Sea Dell Motel hiring Evening Desk Clerk.

Some basic computer

EMPLOYMENT skills needed. Personable & outgoing.

Great working environment.

5000 Overseas Hwy, Marathon. 216-509-4400 Full-Time Program Associate- Middle/Upper Keys Area - The Monroe County Coalition, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit with a focus on substance abuse prevention in Monroe County, has a full-time contractor position available. Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs. Must be able to work flexible hours and local travel. Excellent pay. A preferred applicant is one who is professional, reliable, organized, driven and proficient. Prevention training opportunity to work towards a Florida Certification Board prevention certification.

Bilingual is a plus.

Interested parties may send resume to Susan Moore at prevspec@aol. com.

Experienced Bartender needed for DAV - Disabled American Veterans.

Please inquire at the DAV Hall at 7280 Overseas Highway, Marathon or call 305-743-4705 or 305-481-3259. We would love to interview you!

Experienced Diesel Technician wanted.

Tools and experience is a must. Electronic engine diagnostic experience preferred.

Opportunity for growth and training available for qualified applicants. Florida Keys Diesel Repair, 531 107th Street, Marathon. 305-2892070 City of Marathon - Job Openings: Building Inspector/Plans Examiner and Firefighter/Paramedic.

EOE FULL BENEFITS Also hiring: Part-time (Temporary) Scanner. w w w.ci.marathon.fl.us FOOD FOR THOUGHT Organic Cafe hiring kitchen staff. Experience preferred, but willing to train. Apply in person. 5800 O/S Hwy. #23 Marathon BIKE REPAIR NEEDED. Regular maintenance for 8 spin bikes in Marathon. $$.

Call 305-775-9909.

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.

EMPLOYMENT

HOMES FOR RENT PETS. F/L/S 305-610-8002

Landscaping company seeking full-time laborers in Marathon.

Call 305-395-8294 Key Colony Inn NOW HIRING AM/PM SERVERS. Apply in person: 700 Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL or call for details: (305) 743-0100

1BR/1BA House with detached Studio Apartment for rent in Key Largo (near Holiday Inn). Fenced parking for boat/RV/ 2-3 cars. $1,500/ month F/L/S House is for sale-month to month lease.

216-509-4400

SWEET SAVANNAH’S is now hiring for Afternoon and Evening shifts. Please apply in person 8919 Overseas Hwy. Marathon

1BR/1BA Duplex $1,700/monthly + Utilities.

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

Call 305-664-5023 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri

Experienced Help Only needed for all positions.

Apply in person MonFri 10-11am at Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, Knights Key Blvd.

Marathon

NEED TENANTS? Line ads start at $25/week for 5 lines of copy!

Call 305-743-0844 today to get your property RENTED!

NEED EMPLOYEES? Line ads start at $25/ week for 5 lines of copy!

Call 305-743-0844 today HELP WANTED: PT/FT Cook and PT Server at small Tiki bar located on the water. Apply in person at Barnacle Barneys located behind Bluegreen Resort, 1688 Overseas Hwy, MM48, Marathon (305)743-7928 HIRED HOBBIES/COLLECT.

PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive watches and Pilot watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305-743-4578 HOUSING FOR RENT

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Plantation Key condo furnished with modern coastal décor. Pool and sauna. Electric and cable are tenants responsibility. $50 background fee for association approval.

No pets per association. $2000 month.

F-L-S. Available April 1, 2019 Call 305-664-7328 Marathon Waterfront rental - 2BR/2BA, Central AC, W/D included. Full furnished. 50’ Dock. No pets/No smoking. $1,500/ month F/L/S. 443-520-9485 Marathon 1/2 Duplex 2BR/1BA. New construction.

Central AC, W/D in unit. $2,000/ month F/L/S. 305-664-1204 Marathon Duplex Ef f icienc y/K itchenet te - fully furnished incl. all utilities incl. cable for $1,200/month. 2BR/ Large available for $1,700/ month + utilities. Laundry available.

Possible furnished, dockage.

Section 8 accepted. NO

2BR/1.5BA - 1/2 Duplex.

Centrally located in Marathon. Furnished, W/D, dock, waterfront, covered parking. Long term - min.

6 month lease. Avail April 1. $2,100/month + utilities & security. 305-743-6463 RENTED HOUSING WANTED

RENTAL WANTED - In Key Colony Beach - long term - 6months/1 year. 2-3 Bedrooms & boat dock.

931-580-7116 LOT FOR SALE

Lot for Sale: Sombrero Beach Road - 75’ X 100’ canalfront, oceanview. 312-617-5665 SOLD IN LESS THAN A WEEK! RV FOR SALE

NEW 2019 RV Trailer for sale. Never occupied, sleeps 4, electric fireplace, hardwood flooring, one slide-out, power awning, outside refrig. & stove built-in, LED lighting, and more. Premier waterfront lot in well-maintained park in Marathon. Boat dock at your door with FREE 6-month dockage. $42,900 – lot rent not included. Call (305) 743-6020 RV LOT FOR RENT

Large RV Lot for rent in Marathon. Full hook up. $750/month plus utilities.

3 0 5 - 9 4 2 - 0 7 8 9 YARD SALES

Key By The Sea Annual Yard Sale.

200 participating units.

Saturday, March 23rd, 9:00am-2:00pm only.

6099 Overseas Highway, Marathon

305.743.0844

NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY FOR MONROE COUNTY HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Electronic applications for Monroe County Fiscal Year 2020 are now available to eligible 501(c)3 organizations. The new application is available on the Monroe County website on the Human Services Advisory Board page at: http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/318/Human-Services-Advisory-Board Applications must be submitted electronically before noon, Friday April 26, 2019. Applications are reviewed and funding recommendations are made by the Human Services Advisory Board, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. All HSAB meetings are open to the public. For questions contact Janet Gunderson at Gunderson-Janet@monroecounty-fl.gov or 305-292-4470.

Meeting Notice Monroe County Land Authority The Monroe County Land Authority Advisory Committee will meet in the Monroe Regional Service Center located at 2796 Overseas Highway, Suite 104, Marathon, Florida on March 27, 2019 beginning at 9:00 AM. The agenda is available online at www.monroecounty-fl.gov or by contacting the Land Authority office at 295-5180.

ADA ASSISTANCE If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in these proceedings, 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".

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •

305.743.0844 CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH

FULL TIME OPENINGS LINE SERVICE PERSONNEL Greet and fuel aircraft.

Prior aviation experience preferred.

Clean driving record required.

CUSTOMER SERVICE Coordinate aircraft transactions.

Prior customer service experience a plus.

Competitive wages, excellent benefits and a fun work environment.

Contact Kris Later kris@marathonaviation.com (305) 743-3717 EOE/Drug-free workplace

Full-Time Position Assistant City Clerk

The Turtle Hospital Systems Specialist

The Turtle Hospital has a PT/ FT opening for a Systems Specialist.

Major duties consist of: maintenan ce,

repair and cle aning for water filtrations systems, water quality monitoring, Habitat maintenance and cleaning. Must be physically fit, able to lift 75 pounds and work outdoors. Handyman skills and knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems required.

Compensation dependent on experience. Stop by to complete an application or email your resume to turtlehosp@aol.com The Turtle Hospital, 2396 Overseas Highway, Marathon 305-743-2552

Retail Store Co-Manager

Roofing Warehouse Manager Needed • Manage all yard operations • Ensure accurate receiving of inventory / stock • Ensure safe handling of materials • Load and unload trucks safely, efficiently and accurately • Review all receiving paperwork • Perform general maintenance of warehouse • Ensure customers are treated in a professional and timely manner • Ensures accuracy of all paperwork • Performs other duties as assigned

Professional Skills • • • • • • •

Ability to operate lifts Knowledge of products and materials Leadership qualities Written and verbal communication skills Ability to prioritize many tasks Ability to keep inventory counts Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors under adverse weather conditions • Must be able to handle all types of building products • Must be able to lift 1-75 lbs repeatedly throughout the day • Must have valid drivers license.

Experience

• Warehouse experience • Supervisory experience • Lift Operation Experience Apply at Keys All Area Roofing, 3988 Overseas Highway, Marathon

Excellent opportunity to be well compensated and work for an established retailer of thirty years. $40,000 starting salary plus benefits including commissions, health insurance, paid time off, 401k plan, profit sharing and employee merchandise discounts.

Please call 786-351-0208 or 305-453-9604.

Like working in a fun, fast paced environment?

Starting pay averaging $14.00/hour.

New retailer now hiring Part-Time & Full-Time Retail Associates to work in our Marathon & Key West locations.

Full-Time Benefits: Commissions, Health Ins., Paid Time Off, 401k Plan, Profit Sharing, Generous Employee Merchandise Discounts.

Part-Time Benefits: Flexible Schedules, Generous Employee Merchandise Discounts.

Please call 786-351-0208 or 305-453-9604.

Duties include but are not limited to: full charge bookkeeping includes accounts payable, multiple bank reconciliations, deposit coding, payroll processing including funding federal deposits and filing quarterly reports, credit card reconciliations, petty cash disbursements and reconciliations.

Process rental applications, schedule safety inspections and issue business tax licenses. Administer property manager certification course and issue certifications. Attend committee meetings and record and transcribe minutes of proceedings. Provide staff support to code enforcement and law enforcement officers. Respond to public questions and requests.

Provide administrative support to City Clerk.

Salary: $48,000 minimum, DOQ Benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance; Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays; and Retirement Qualifications: Business-related Associates Degree; requires high level of financial/accounting skills; must be proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; excellent customer service skills; ability to multi-task, ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; requires a high degree of initiative and independent judgment; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with commission, staff, and public.

Application form can be found at www.keycolonybeach.net; see “City Government” then “Forms” Equal Opportunity Employer Submit resume and application by mail or in person to: City of Key Colony Beach City Hall 600 West Ocean Drive & 7th St. P.O. Box 510141 Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 Or email to clerk2@keycolonybeach.net

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305.743.0844

NEW 2019 RV TRAILER FOR SALE Never occupied. Sleeps four, electric fireplace, hardwood flooring, one slide-out, power awning, outside built-in refrigerator and stove, LED lighting and more.

OCEAN KEY RESORT & SPA IS HIRING! • FT Assistant Controller • FT Engineer • FT Front Desk Agent • FT Sous Chef • FT Reservations Agent • FT Bell Valet Attendant • PT Shirt Shack Sales @ at Sunset Pier

Apply online at: https://www.noblehousehotels.com/careers Apply in person at: Zero Duval St. Come see why our employees love to call Ocean Key home!

Great pay, amazing benefits, & an awesome team!

EOE

Shell World Key Largo, seeking engaging, dependable, experienced person(s) to work with the team at Mile Marker 97.5, Full-time and part-time opportunities available, some weekend and evening hours. Opportunities for advancement, great benefits, competitive salary and flexible hours.

Please stop by and fill out application or Fax resume to 305-852-9639.

SUDOKU

Top pay for Trim Carpenter.

Must have own tools/transportation and bilingual a plus. Call Sammy @ 305-522-4166.

Full or Part Time Guest Services

NOW HIRING:

Townsquare Mall Marathon

SOLUTION

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

is now hiring for Afternoon & Evening Shifts.

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

*Lot rent not included.

Answer phones, take reservations, greet customers with a smile.

Cashier responsibilities, must be able to multi task.

Part-time Deli and/or Retail Sales.

Must be available on weekends.

Apply in person at 50 Coco Plum Drive, Marathon 305-743-7743

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn

Call (305) 743-6020

NOW HIRING

CoCo’s General Store

We Buy Gold Locally!

Located on premier waterfront lot in well-maintained park in Marathon. Boat dock at your door with FREE 6-month dockage. $42,900*

Full or Part Time Dive Instructor

Responsible for safely guiding guests through in-water encounters.

Must enjoy working with people and have a passion for marine life.

Part Time Café Help

Duties include taking orders from customers, handling cash, cooking and serving. Must be 18 yrs. or older.

Part Time Morning Landscaping & Maintenance Please apply in person at Aquarium Encounters 11710 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. a division of

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

Immediate opening for a HVAC Service Technician

KEY LARGO

Upper & Middle Keys.

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

MARATHON

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

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

Peer Support Specialist (4279) Behavioral Health Counselor (5655)

Driver (2995) CDL required Behavioral Health Tech (PT-4377) PGC Drop in Technician (PT-2435) Heron Direct Care Worker (PT-3558) Register Nurse (Per Diem-3799) Maintenance Specialist (2437) Peer Specialist (4172) The Heron Night Manager (contract, 4929) Maintenance Coordinator (5728)

KEY WEST

Adult Behavioral Health Therapist (3566) Case Manager (4786) Background/Drug Screening Required.

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

Apply in person

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE We are now hiring for the following positions:

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

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • Housekeepers Needed for Continental Inn, Key Colony Beach Full Time or Part Time / Must work weekends Spanish speaking ok – English a plus Must be authorized to work in the US Apply in person at the

Continental Inn (9:00 – 5:00)

1121 West Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach 305-289-0101

We Buy Gold Locally!

305.743.0844

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

is now hiring for Afternoon & Evening Shifts.

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Sports Officials Needed Baseball, Softball, Football, Volleyball, Soccer, & Basketball

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn

Levels: Youth, Middle, & High School Contest pay $45-65 per contest, Plus Travel & Insurance w/ registration.

MM50 (MHS) to MM105 (KLS) Background check required.

Townsquare Mall Marathon

For more information email Board@Midkeysofficials.com www.KeysRefs.com Call 305.360.3054

The Hammocks at Marathon

Bungalows Key Largo NOW HIRING Bartenders Servers Room Attendants Line Cooks Bellman Reservations Sales Agent Spa Coordinator

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

JOB OPENINGS GUEST SERVICE AGENT TELEPHONE AGENT NIGHT AUDITOR Excellent Benefit Package EOE M/F/D/V

SCAN FOR JOB

Apply on line at Spottswood.com/careers

• Housekeeper

GREAT BENEFITS:

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

PART TIME POSITION AVAILABLE $1,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Part Time Guest Services/Relief Night Auditor

TO APPLY:

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

Bungalows Key Largo is an EOE

Or Call > Andre at 305.743.9009

NOW HIRING

NOW HIRING Key Largo, Tavernier & Marathon Locations

EOE m/f/d/v

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus!

If you have a passion for guest service and hospitality, please apply online at www.bungalowskeylargo.com

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

Line Cook, Servers, Host, Housekeepers, Night Auditor, Reservations Agent and Food Runners.

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES

ASSISTANT MANAGER / MANAGER DEVELOPMENT CANDIDATES $15 per hour 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.

eoe

Front Desk; Doormen/Greeters; Spa & Retail; Activity Coordinators; Housekeepers; House-Person; Public Area Attendant; Laundry Attendant; Host; Bartender; Servers; Bar Backs; Food Runners; Cashier; Line Cook; Pizza Cook; Pantry Cook; Stewarding; Storeroom attendant and more.

Please stop by for application or contact us at 305.481.9451 Isla Bella Beach Resort 1 Knights Key Blvd, (MM 47) • Marathon, FL, 33050

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KEYS CHORAL ARTS

PRESENTS

BROADWAY, MADRIGAL & CLASSICAL MUSIC

Serving the Keys for 20 Years!

ARTISTIC CONCRETE DESIGN

GOT CONCRETE? We can Preserve, Protect & Beautify ANY Concrete Surface For more information go to www.keysdecoconrete.com or call 305-923-0654

Concert highlights include, Now is the Month of Maying, Sing We and Chant It, The Shower and The Blue Bird.

Classical music lovers will appreciate Dona Nobis Pacem and Beati Quorum Via. Conductor: Tim Peterson.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 4PM ST PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH | 401 DUVAL ST PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AT KEYSCHORALARTS.ORG OR AT THE DOOR. TICKETS: $30.

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HELP US SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT BY CUTTING BACK ON PLASTIC BAGS ONE BAG AT A TIME. HOW? IF YOU HAVE ANY SPARE TNT RECYCLABLE BAGS, PLEASE BRING THEM BACK ON SUNDAY AND MONDAY NIGHTS

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We have given out over 35,000 recyclable bags and we hope you are using them to do your grocery shopping or for the kids lunches or many other uses.

If you have some just sitting around please bring them back on our return the bags nights.

We will donate them to the food banks in town for deliveries to their clients.

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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? I have lived in 18 different places throughout my life.

What does a “good education” mean to you? A good education is one where you want to go to school to learn, not because you have to.

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What’s the dumbest rule at your school? The best?

Dumbest is no earbuds, best is zero tolerance for bullying.

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

Mr. Whaley is a very good teacher.

What organizations and activities are you involved with at KWHS? I swim and play lacrosse.

Both of these sports have taught me that I will only get out of life what I put into it.

What are your plans after high school? I am going to play lacrosse at Wells College in New York and study European history.

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Who is your all-time favorite teacher and why? Mrs. Woods because she tolerates most of my off-topic rants.

What do you hope to be remembered for at KWHS? I hope to be remembered for the compassion that I actively try to practice.

What is one favorite way to spend your spare time? Reading in my spare time is what I normally do.

Will you make the Keys your permanent home? I am not really sure if the Keys will be my permanent home, as I’ve always enjoyed the cold significantly more than the heat.

What three things would you like to accomplish before your 10-year reunion? Spend a year doing something to give back to others (like Peace Corps); write a book (about what, I’m not sure exactly, but I consume so much literature, maybe I can give some back); buy a house.

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