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August 29, 2019

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rom her discovery in 1521 by Ponce de Leon, our 2- by 4-mile little piece of paradise has had many historic moments. Although Key West and the Florida Keys officially became part of the United States in 1822, It wasn’t until 1912 that Henry Flagler’s overseas railway connected us to the mainland. From there, we saw the origination of Pan American Airlines in 1926 (providing air service to Havana); the marks of Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams; and the birth of Fantasy Fest in 1979! Thanks to Conch Republic Days, who can forget our brief secession as the Conch Republic in 1982? 1985 brought us Mel Fisher’s discovery of the 1622 Spanish galleon Atocha, and many Conchs wear the coin around their neck today. The list goes on … and it begs the question:

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CWA STRIKE COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA CHALLENGE AT&T

Some 20,000 AT&T workers in the Southeast who are members of the Communication Workers of America (CWA) union are striking because of what they say are unfair labor practices. Two thousand of those workers are lining the streets outside of AT&T facilities from Pembroke Pines to Key West. Here in Key West, you’ll see workers outside the AT&T facilities on United and Southard Street.

If you’ve had trouble with service — including the call center, instillation and repair, landline telephone, Ethernet and fiber optic connections, the strike may be the reason.

“It’s an unfair labor practices strike,” said Christopher Walterson, AT&T employee and president of the Communication Workers of America Local 3122, which stretches from Key West to Pembroke Pines. “(Workers) went out because AT&T violated the NLRA (National Labor Relations Act), because they didn’t have anyone at the bargaining table that could make a decision,” he said. “So, we filed separate charges against the company.”

The other incident that prompted the regional strike took place in Miami, where union workers were doing their jobs while wearing a sleeve with the CWA emblem on it and the words “I pledge.” The workers were disciplined

by AT&T and asked to leave and not return while wearing union apparel. “I’d hope to see AT&T allow us to act within our rights and wear union-branded apparel and send someone to the bargaining table who can make decisions.

But until that, we’ll be out indefinitely.”

Their contract expired Aug. 3, and according to union sources, AT&T has refused to bring top executives to negotiation meetings who have the power to agree to any significant changes to workers’ contracts. Walterson called an emergency membership meeting to address both the contract

Workers picket outside the AT&T facility on United Street. CONTRIBUTED.

issue and the apparel issue. The workers have been striking since last Thursday, Aug. 22.

Walterson says that up and down the Keys, and on the mainland, the communities have turned out to support the striking workers and encourage their demands for fair terms.

“We’ve had very good community support, our brothers and sisters with Teamsters and the transporta-

tion unions have pitched in to help us out — even to keep us hydrated and healthy on the picket line.”

That’s not the only support the CWA has seen. Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont stopped by a CWA march outside an AT&T Southeast office in Louisville to address the workers. At presstime, AT&T had not responded to our request for comment.

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MONROE COUNTY

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SARA MATTHIS sara@keysweekly.com

WET ‘DRY RUN’ LOCALS PRACTICE DRILLS WITH APPROACH OF HURRICANE DORIAN “We’ve started what we call the battle rhythm,” said Martin Senterfitt, Monroe County’s director of Emergency Management. “It’s like a timeline that we began when the storm was eight days out.”

He describes the Hurricane Dorian “dry run” as a checklist that begins with a phone tree, touching base with the section chiefs of the incident command system, a structure that provides order and outlines duties in times of disaster.

Senterfitt also said he’s been in touch with the weather service, more than the prescribed amount, and fielded calls from Tallahassee. Cities and counties around Florida render mutual aid by sending trained, incident-command professionals to areas affected by storms.

“Tallahassee has called us, not because they think we will be affected, but because they want to know who they can move where, based on where the storm hits,” Senterfitt said. “Right now, Florida is like a giant chessboard with pieces laid out all over the state.”

Cynthia Hall is Monroe County’s Assistant Attorney. She’s also the county’s emergency operations logistics chief, constantly recruiting members to her team.

“It’s very important to have a similar command structure, used by every emergency management agency in the country. We’re better trained and we know what to do,” she said. “In the event of a future storm, we’ll have to bring in fewer outside resources, although we will always need help.”

Key West Fire Chief Michael Davila is also ensuring the island is in order for the impending season — and anything that could happen in the coming days.

“We take storms very seriously in the city,” he said. While Hurricane Dorian is not an immediate cause for alarm in the Lower Keys, that doesn’t mean the city is resting on its laurels. “We participated in a countywide video conference call today (Aug. 27), where Jon Rizzo with NOAA provided their current projections emphasizing that things can and will change with time. We will continue to monitor and have regular conference calls until the storm is no longer a threat.”

Davila is also overseeing fueling of all vehicles and generators that could be called into service, in a concerted effort to prepare for whatever the season, and this storm, may bring. He projects that they will know more Thursday, since the storm is expected to be past Hispaniola.

Regardless of intensity or lack thereof, however, “preparation is always a good idea.” At presstime, Hurricane Dorian had maximum sustained winds of 75 mph as it moved over Puerto Rico; only the Upper Keys are in the cone of uncertainty. The National Hurricane Center is forecasting it will grow into a major hurricane (Category 3 or more), due to make landfall along the Space Coast of Florida late Sunday.

Please monitor its progress at nhc.noaa. gov.

— Sarah Thomas contributed to this report

“Right now, Florida is like a giant chessboard with pieces laid out all over the state.”

— Monroe County Director of Emergency Management Marty Senterfitt, regarding the state’s preparations to respond to Tropical Storm Dorian.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

KEY WEST WEEKLY / AUGUST 29, 2019 DR. STANLEY SACK B

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HURRICANE PREP FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN O

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KEEPING THEM SAFE

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es, it’s that time of year again. Actually, it’s been that time of year for a few weeks.

But a few of Dr. Stanley Sack us may have been a little complacent due to the relative lack of storm activity to date. We can only hope that the inactivity continues. But since we all know what can happen, it’s wise to give some thought to kid-focused hurricane prep as we say goodbye to summer and get into our fall routines.

There are many, many good hurricane references that are available (Including the Weekly’s gorgeous hurricane guide —Ed.). That said, some of them are a little light on kid care during storms. What I hope to do here is rectify that by giving you a couple of things to think about while this season rolls around.

When we’re talking about making good on our plans to protect kids — in particular, infants and young children — it’s helpful to review what’s different about them: • Some of our more reckless visitors aside, they are more prone to behaviors that can cause injury, which is a consideration when new dangers are out there. In particular, remember that infants and young children can get into trouble in a very small amount of water.

• Their higher metabolisms mean more food and water per pound of kid.

• They are more easily affected if exposed to toxic chemicals and infections. (And keep in mind: if they’re not immunized, their risk is greatly multiplied in this situation.)

• Our youngest can’t control their temperatures as well, which can lead to hyperthermia in non-A/C environments, and even hypothermia if they’re exposed to lots of water.

Finally, remember that although adults can choose to take the risk of riding out the storm, kids can’t make that choice, and it really is our job to keep them safe. I was very happy to see that although about half my friends without children stayed during Irma, almost all my families with kids evacuated.

In terms of your child-appropriate hurricane kit, in addition to what’s in a lot of the other manuals, here are a few things to think about including: • Copies of all shot records. Even better, a concise medical record on everyone, especially if there’s a chronic illness among the bunch.

• Adequate infant formula—and if you’re breastfeeding, it’s worth giving consideration to postponing weaning until the season is over.

• Plenty of diapers and wipes!

• We don’t use a lot of over-thecounter medicines in young children any more, but a fever reducer (acetaminophen, ibuprofen) is still appropriate, as is a supply of children’s electrolyte solution (such as Pedialyte) for diarrhea.

• Band-aids and antibiotic cream for boo-boos are good ideas. For infants, a nose bulb and some saline nose drops for colds.

Children over the age of 1 can have a honey-based cold med, and children over 6 can use ageappropriate over-the-counter cold meds. When in doubt, check with your provider.

• An appropriate supply of your child’s prescriptions. Since weather changes and mold can trigger asthma, it’s important to have meds for that condition if your child suffers from it — and now’s a great time to make sure their baseline control is good.

Having lived through a couple of hurricanes myself (Irma and Bob), I have a healthy respect for them, and it’s never too early to prepare.

Keep the information handy, glance at it now and then, and choose something each year — Pride flags?

Fireworks? Hemingway lookalikes?

— that will jog your memory and goad you into being ready.

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• The 2nd Installment for the 2019 Real Estate Property taxes are payable September 1st and due by September 30, 2019.

• Local Business Tax renewals for 2019/2020 will be delinquent after September 30, 2019. Penalties begin on October 1, 2019.

• The Monroe County Tax Collector’s offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2019 in observance of Labor Day. • Per Monroe County Ordinance 23-85(c) every owner, manager, rental agent or association engaged in the business of renting accommodations (residential or commercial) on a daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, must pay for each rental an amount of $20.00 per year.

• Property that is rented for less than 30 days at a time is required to have a transient rental license from the Dept. of Business & Professional Regulations

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MONROE COUNTY

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Judge rules against plaintiff over website accessibility JIM McCARTHY

jim@keysweekly.com

On Aug. 23, a federal judge in Miami turned the tables on a plaintiff and lawyer who were suing a South Florida gas station for failure to provide closed captioning on the TV screens embedded in gas pumps that provide entertainment as customers fill their tanks.

The judge, Paul C. Huck of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, described the plaintiff and lawyer’s behavior as “unethical and sanctionable … conducted in bad faith,” and said he would impose “additional sanctions on both.”

While upholding the Americans with Disabilities Act offers standards to which municipalities and businesses should strive to comply, the federal judge’s actions will no doubt bring a sigh of relief to many Keys residents. For months now, there have been rumblings about hush-hush settlements from not only businesses, but also municipalities, which have been charged with flouting the Americans with Disabilities Act because content on websites isn’t completely accessible to hearing- or vision-impaired users. Complaints ranged from the lack of closed captioning on videos posted to websites, to pdf documents that are incompatible with screen-reading technology. At least 12 Keys restaurants have been sued, including four Key West restaurants in June alone: Salute, Azur, El Meson de Pepe and The Conch Republic Seafood Company.

Key West City Attorney Shawn Smith said: “While the goals of the ADA are laudable, the objectives of some of the individuals and attorneys filing them are not altruistic and instead intent on merely generating revenue.” Smith offered the example of Juan Carlos Gil, a visually-impaired Miami resident who sued the county for not having a website that was ADA-compliant and ultimately settled. “The lead attorney in the recently settled Gil case, Scott Dinin, is facing scrutiny in another unrelated case involving a different plaintiff,” said Smith. “In that matter, the presiding judge opined in open court that Attorney Dinin and his client were not motivated by a sense to right wrongs perpetrated against the disabled, but were in façt ‘a joint venture to abuse the ADA just to generate fees; and not only to generate fees, but to split those fees, in violation of the Rules of Ethics.’ The judge found that it was ‘done in bad faith’ and to ‘legally extort those owners.’”

Like the Gil case, in many cases, a plaintiff-lawyer team will file dozens of cases at once. Monroe County has settled two such cases.

‘One was so vague, so lacking in any type of detail, that I refused to settle,” said Monroe County Assistant Attorney Cynthia Hall. “I refused to settle and was prepared to litigate the case. I was in the process of telling the plaintiff’s attorney when he voluntarily dismissed with prejudice, which means he can never re-file.”

She said the tide is starting to turn.

“Federal courts are beginning to show a healthy degree of skepticism about the legitimacy of these sorts of cases,” Hall said.

Of the three cases against Monroe County, two involved the same lawyer, Scott Dinin, mentioned in the federal court order here.

The reason the cases haven’t disappeared completely is that there is not a set of rules for how to make a website accessible. A lot has changed since President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act during a ceremony at the White House on July 26, 1990. Just look at the rapid technological developments in those nearly 30 years with the Internet and websites and phones and tablets.

Websites play a vital role in the modern commercial world. Amazon and eBay are the go-to for many to purchase goods; smartphone applications offer dinner at the doorstep with the tap of a button. People are now their own travel agents, booking their stays and cruises online.

Maneuvering through a website isn’t easy for everybody, however, especially those who can’t see, hear or handle a mouse or phone. That has been the impetus for the waves of ADA lawsuits in recent years against websites across the country, including those here in the Keys where visitors often outnumber residents.

Since the ADA does not explicitly address online compliance, it is largely up to the courts to determine how

standards apply to websites, leaving a gray area for businesses until lawyers come knocking.

Not only have businesses been hit with ADA lawsuits, but governmental entities have been subject to them as well. Monroe County has fielded two, settling for $10,000 and $15,000. In February 2017, the city of Marathon settled with Eddie Sierra, who is deaf, after he filed a complaint regarding the lack of closed captioning on videos posted to the web by the city. A settlement was reached in the amount of $8,117.50 and included providing captioned videos to Sierra, who also filed lawsuits in Lauderdale by the Sea, Doral and Flagler Beach.

Just recently, Islamorada also settled with Juan Carlos Gil, who alleged that he couldn’t educate himself about the quality of life and governmental functions since the village didn’t have electronic documents accessible for the blind and visually impaired. Islamorada Village Attorney Roget Bryan said settlements like Gil’s are the direct result of technology evolving and national laws failing to keep up.

“We’ll do our best to maintain the best practices and standards because there’s a lack of regulation in this area nationwide that a lot of corporations and local governments are struggling to keep up with,” he said. “Talking to colleagues at the state level, they all come and ask how we’re coping and managing.”

Hall said it’s imperative that the federal government issue rules.

“They have been invited to do so ... but haven’t taken up the responsibility.

I think we will see legislation at the federal or state level, or regulations issued by a state or federal agency, and that’s what needs to happen,” she said.

Bryan said the village is in better compliance than others around the state, with a gold standard recognition for closed captioning and a fully accessible website.

MONROE COUNTY

KEY WEST WEEKLY / AUGUST 29, 2019

“We’re starting to see the tide turning.”

— Cynthia Hall, Monroe County attorney, on courts dismissing frivolous cases.

Key West, too, has committed to being compliant, as evidenced by the launch of closed captioning for all video of city meetings.

“We have had to respond to a few ADA lawsuits over the years,” said Key West City Attorney Shawn Smith. “Our most recent claim regarding our website was settled last week with a payment of $1,500, and our agreement to review and correct any non-compliant items over the next several years. Obviously the city’s goal is to full comply with the ADA requirements and avoid unnecessary litigation,” he said.

“We want to do the right thing, but sometimes are not completely aware of all the nuances involved across multiple departments.”

In response to those very issues, a cottage industry is springing up around website compliance in regard to the ADA. Marc Dubin is a Big Pine Key resident who’s founder of ADA Expertise Consulting. A former Justice Department attorney responsible for nationwide enforcement of the ADA for over a decade, he’s now working and assisting businesses, as well as state and local governments, in understanding and complying with the ADA. Lawsuits pertaining to the ADA and the web come in waves with the same, general language against businesses, Dubin said. And while the ADA

was written before the Internet was so widely used, he said, the Justice Department still applies the regulations that require effective communication and nondiscrimination by a business.

“Efforts were made by the Clinton administration to write regulations, but they withdrew them,” he said. “The current administration doesn’t have any proposed. That’s why businesses are saying that they don’t have to do anything because there are no regulations. That’s certainly an argument and one made in federal court in other parts of the country. In South Florida, that’s failed.”

Dubin said the Justice Department has adopted an international standard when addressing the accessibility of websites. It’s known as Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, or WCAG 2.0, and it’s used to determine whether there’s an ADA violation.

One of the major issues that Dubin noted is the web designer’s knowledge of the ADA and international standard that the Justice Department uses for the standard of accessibility.

“The web developer’s goal is to get more clicks and more views on the website,” he said, “but they don’t have the expertise in ADA. The business community usually says ‘how are we supposed to know what to do? We’re not experts. That’s our contract with the web developer.’”

While he doesn’t develop websites, Dubin and his team of experts conduct a thorough review of the website. And they don’t use an automated tool.

“We have our experts go page by page, manually testing each page used by communities of the deaf, blind or those who can’t use the website other than (with a) keyboard,” Dubin said.

“We tell them what’s in compliance and what’s not.”

Dubin said he doesn’t assist plaintiffs bringing ADA lawsuits in the Keys.

More, he helps local businesses in defense of the suits.

“I made that commitment when I started this business,” Dubin said. “I am trying to be helpful and I’m trying to educate the business community.”

— Sara Matthis and Sarah Thomas contributed to this report

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Monroe County Property Transfers

GOOD DEEDS

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Listing Office

Selling Office

Sold Date

List Price

Sold Price

Coldwell Banker Schmitt BHHS Freewheeler Realty Ocean Sotheby's International American Caribbean Real Estate Postcard Properties RE/MAX All Keys LoKation Real Estate BHHS Freewheeler Realty Coldwell Banker Schmitt Anchor Realty of FL BHHS Freewheeler Realty

Outside Of MLS Outside Of MLS - FKBR LoKation Real Estate American Caribbean Real Estate Island Equity Real Estate RE/MAX All Keys LoKation Real Estate BHHS Freewheeler Realty Coldwell Banker Schmitt Anchor Realty of FL BHHS Freewheeler Realty

8/16/2019 8/16/2019 8/16/2019 8/16/2019 8/15/2019 8/20/2019 8/16/2019 8/20/2019 8/19/2019 8/20/2019 8/16/2019

$ 370,000.00 $ 595,000.00 $ 110,000.00 $ 300,000.00 $ 485,000.00 $ 1,200,000.00 $ 595,000.00 $ 875,000.00 $ 170,000.00 $ 649,000.00 $ 399,000.00

$ 360,000.00 $ 578,000.00 $ 110,000.00 $ 325,000.00 $ 480,000.00 $ 1,075,000.00 $ 570,000.00 $ 845,000.00 $ 170,000.00 $ 625,000.00 $ 343,000.00

BHHS Freewheeler Realty Ocean Sotheby's International

BHHS Freewheeler Realty RE/MAX All Keys

8/16/2019 8/16/2019

$ $

$ $

Real Living Cypress Realty

Real Living Cypress Realty

8/16/2019

$ 1,795,000.00

$ 1,600,000.00

Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Ocean Sotheby's International

8/21/2019

$

789,000.00

$

720,000.00

Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Outside Of MLS

8/15/2019

$

485,000.00

$

430,000.00

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Island Breeze Realty BHHS Keys Real Estate Coldwell Banker Schmitt Island Breeze Realty

American Caribbean Real Estate BHHS Keys Real Estate BHHS Keys Real Estate Island Breeze Realty Vacasa Florida

8/15/2019 8/15/2019 8/19/2019 8/16/2019 8/15/2019

$ 1,599,000.00 $ 243,000.00 $ 1,850,000.00 $ 309,000.00 $ 649,000.00

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Century 21 Island Life BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Horizon Homes Realty Keller Williams KW Compass

8/16/2019 8/20/2019 8/15/2019 8/16/2019

$ $ $ $

Keller Williams KW Compass Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Keller Williams KW Compass Coldwell Banker Schmitt

8/16/2019 8/19/2019

Coldwell Banker Schmitt A Key Real Estate Inc.

Century 21 Island Life Key West Luxury Real Estate

BHHS Keys Real Estate

Key Largo

Plantation Key

Upper Matecumbe Key Lower Matecumbe Key

515,000.00 885,000.00

485,000.00 849,500.00

Street # 12 325 BK1 LT5 1500 178 9 97652 98750 94825 94825 500

Street Name Grassy Rd Lance Ln Bass Ave Ocean Bay Dr, N-4 Ocean Shores Dr Mutiny Pl Overseas Hwy, S1 Overseas Hwy Overseas Hwy, #133 Overseas Hwy, #258 Burton Dr, #1306

168 Coral Ave 292 Woods Ave

Yr Blt

Tot Bds

Wtrft

MM

1975 Mobile Hom 1981 Mobile Hom Lots 1983 Townhouse 2016 Single Fam 1995 Single Fam 1975 Condo 1995 Commercial Lots 2019 Single Fam 1991 Condo

3 2

3 2

Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No No No Yes

106 105 104 100 99 98 97.5 97 94.5 94.5 92.5

1979 Single Fam 1979 Single Fam

3 4

No Yes

90.5 89.5

Yes

82.5

82647 Old Hwy

3 3 3 2 0

1-5 Acres 1978 Single Fam

3

Yes

74.5

65821 Overseas Hwy, #211

2007 Single Fam

3

No

65.6

$ 1,575,000.00 $ 233,000.00 $ 1,600,000.00 $ 309,000.00 $ 562,500.00

57437 2000 12020 11229 7885

Morton St Coco Plum Dr, #303 Overseas Hwy, #8 2nd Avenue Ocean Overseas Hwy

1979 1975 1960 1972 1958

3 1 9 2 0

Yes Yes Yes No No

58.9 54.5 53.5 53 51.5

50,000.00 279,000.00 595,000.00 499,000.00

$ $ $ $

37,200.00 285,000.00 545,000.00 476,000.00

N/A 30436 29121 27989

Lambert Dr Date Row Iroquois St Gulf Blvd

Lots 1970 Single Fam 1984 Single Fam 1972 Single Fam

2 2 3

No No Yes Yes

30.5 30.5 29 29

$ $

479,000.00 524,000.00

$ $

430,000.00 510,000.00

771 Carolyn Ave 647 Heck Ave

2019 Single Fam 1991 Single Fam

2 3

Yes Yes

28.5 28.5

8/16/2019 8/19/2019

$ $

519,000.00 475,000.00

$ $

500,000.00 460,000.00

1984 Single Fam 2006 Single Fam

2 3

Yes Yes

27.5 27.5

Keller Williams KW Compass

8/21/2019

$ 1,150,000.00

$ 1,080,000.00

556 Caribbean Dr

1974 Single Fam

3

Yes

25

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Century 21 Island Life SGL

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Outside Of MLS

8/19/2019 8/16/2019

$ 779,000.00 $ 1,400,000.00

$ 725,000.00 $ 1,050,000.00

23046 Tarpon Dr 21025 Hamilton Ave

1977 Single Fam 1983 Single Fam

3 6

Yes Yes

23 21

Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Coldwell Banker Schmitt

8/16/2019

$

$

17214 La Brisa Ln

1992 Single Fam

2

Yes

17

Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Atlantic Realty Group

8/15/2019

$ 1,345,000.00

$ 1,290,000.00

9 Bay Dr

2014 Single Fam

4

Yes

15

Century 21 All Keys Island Group Realty Beach Club Brokers

Preferred Properties BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Island Group Realty

8/16/2019 8/16/2019 8/16/2019

$ $ $

599,000.00 245,000.00 174,000.00

$ $ $

580,000.00 242,000.00 160,000.00

1966 Single Fam Lots 1990 Mobile Hom

3 2

Yes Yes No

10 10 10

Equestrian Sotheby's International KW Vacation Prop & Realty Coldwell Banker Schmitt

RE/MAX All Keys BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Coastal Collection

8/19/2019 8/19/2019 8/20/2019

$ $ $

775,000.00 599,000.00 199,000.00

$ $ $

750,000.00 580,000.00 192,500.00

1980 Condo 2004 Townhouse 2015 Mobile Hom

2 3 2

Yes No No

5 5 5

Key West Luxury Real Estate Century 21 Island Life Keller Williams KW Compass BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Keller Williams KW Compass Royal Palms Realty Coastal Collection Rob Severin Real Estate Co

Key West Luxury Real Estate Richard Padron And Assoc Keller Williams KW Compass Truman & Co. Keller Williams KW Compass Coastal Collection Coastal Collection Rob Severin Real Estate Co

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$ 4,350,000.00 $ 599,000.00 $ 489,000.00 $ 539,900.00 $ 889,000.00 $ 825,000.00 $ 520,000.00 $ 2,195,000.00

1968 1998 1998 1958 1984 1968 1933 2016

7 3 2 3 2 0 2 4

Yes No No No Yes No No No

4 4 4 3 2 2 1 0.5

Long Key

Marathon

Big Pine Key

Little Torch Key Ramrod Key

Summerland Key Cudjoe Key

Sugarloaf Key

Saddlebunch Key Big Coppitt

Stock Island

Key West

689,000.00

660,000.00

121 Nautilus Dr

Style

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Marathon resident finds debris that could be part of a Russian rocket TIFFANY DUONG www.keysweekly.com

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very few weeks, Tim Green paddles from his home near Sombrero Beach toward “Treasure Island” to collect driftwood for his artwork. “I make freestyle art out of things I find in the water. So, I’m always scanning,” he explained.

Pointing to his pool deck, Green said, “I was laying here on a lawn chair on a Sunday afternoon, and I looked out and saw what I thought was a huge piece of driftwood. I paddled out to see what it was, and it looked like a wing.” Green jumped on the piece and realized it floated. He called his wife, and the two used rope to tie the piece to their paddleboards and bring it to their house. Initially, he thought it was part of an airliner. “I was thinking, ‘How cool would that be?’”

Turns out, much cooler.

Unsure of what to do next, Green posted pictures of the cylindrical piece on social media, asking for leads. “It really turned into quite a conversation,” he said. His network speculated that it was likely a part of a spaceship or cylindrical booster. One commenter explained the mathematics to figure out the circumference. “Turns out the piece is probably one panel of four that covered a cylinder with a 59-foot circumference,” he said. “People thought it might be from a Titan Rocket booster that launched out of Cape Canaveral. The wildest guess was part of a space shuttle.”

This led Green to a whole new set of questions. Seeing the mass of shells and sea life that had overgrown the piece, Green guessed it had floated for ages. He said he wondered how long it had been floating in the ocean and, if it originated on Florida’s Space Coast, how it got to the Keys. Green sent an inquiry to NASA, hoping to find out more. The Keys Weekly reached out, too.

Mike Ciannilli — the Apollo, Challenger, and Columbia Lessons-Learned program manager at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center — couldn't answer Green’s questions without seeing the piece in person, but did tell Keys Weekly one thing in a phone interview: “It is 100% definitely NOT shuttle-related or NASA-related from our rocket program.”

So what exactly is this big piece of potential space debris?

Ciannilli said he’s intimately acquainted with all aspects of the U.S. shuttle system and NASA rockets, and has learned quite a bit about other country’s space systems as well.

“Looking at the structure and past photos and data we have, it looks like it could be related to the Russian space program — a Soyuz rocket maybe,” Ciannilli said, adding the debris probably floated up from French Guiana in South America, where the Russians have a space center. He said it’s not the first time the U.S. has found this type of debris, nor likely the last.

When Tim Green picked up the space debris, he had to use his truck to eventually pull it up on his boat ramp. Due to the large size and light materials, Green originally thought it might be an airplane wing. A representative of NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center said it likely originated in the Russian space program based in South America. TIFFANY DUONG/Keys Weekly

WHAT TO DO IF YOU’VE FOUND SPACE DEBRIS 1. Notify local law enforcement. They can contact federal agencies to identify the piece and to provide instructions for safe recovery.

2. Contact NASA Public Affairs and the main newsroom front office at 321-867-2468. If needed, law enforcement and NASA can contact the Department of Defense, which might conduct an investigation.

3. Do not try to sell or pawn any pieces, as that is a serious federal offense.

Ciannilli clarified that without analysis of the metals and alloys, no one could confirm exactly what the debris was. “The markings on that bear some resemblance to past Russian spacecraft we’ve seen. We can’t say definitively, but that’s an educated inference,” he said.

Greg Harland, a NASA public affairs officer, said rocket pieces show up on beaches all over the world. He said the public should notify law enforcement immediately for a variety or reasons, from safety to cloak-and-dagger stuff.

“There might be inert gases or fuel cells attached to rockets, and we don’t want anyone to get hurt,” Harland said.

“Space is intriguing and space is awesome, but it also shouldn’t be the thing that kills you.”

If authorities determine the space debris is unremarkable, it could be a case of finders-keepers, Harland said. “But … this is space technology. There are only five or six nations in the world that launch things into space. So, think how valuable those technologies are to adversaries who haven’t yet figured them out.”

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American space debris is covered by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Finding it isn't a problem, but trying to sell or pawn it would be, Harland said. Since rocket and space technology implicates U.S. national security and foreign policy, exporting such technology to a foreign national is be a "very serious federal offense" under ITAR and could get a U.S. citizen looking for a quick buck "in a big pot of hot water."

Green was surprised by the revelations and isn’t quite sure what comes next. “I’m fascinated something from so far away and intended for space could end up off Marathon,” he said.

It may be that the authorities come to collect it, or it may become an arresting piece of “yard art” and the tale of a lifetime.

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ENVIRONMENT

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SARAH THOMAS

sthomas@keysweekly.com

WHAT FEMA FLOOD MAPS MEAN FOR RESIDENTS, REAL ESTATE

WHEN THE WATER RISES

Even the higher elevation of Old Town sees routine flooding that America’s Wetland Foundation predicts will increase by 300-900% in the next 80 years. CONTRIBUTED

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he much-anticipated day has finally arrived: the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released its draft floodplain maps, which will affect how insurance rates are calculated in the Keys.

Municipalities have posted online draft maps where citizens can search by address. Key West’s is found on the city website, by going to the Building Department, then “New Flood Maps” and “Draft Flood Maps.”

Now that the draft maps are published, Monroe County and Keys municipalities will have an opportunity during a comment period to respond to the maps and, if they find adequate reason to do so, appeal them. Mayor Teri Johnston, who attended the Aug. 21 presentation of the draft floodmaps assures citizens: “We have a number of city and county employees, along with FIRM and the expert consultants contracted to assist staff, as we analyze the anticipated impacts of the draft flood maps for our residents and business community. We are committed to minimizing the effects of the map changes and to identify new mitigation strategies for Key West after the maps go into effect.” Johnston is part of a chorus of voices, including Commissioner Heather Carruthers and FIRM president Mel Montagne, urging: “If you do not currently have flood insurance, please be proactive and purchase it.” Rates are projected to increase after the comment period.

After the comment and appeals period, government sources estimate the finalized Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs — confusing, we know) will go into effect in the summer of 2020.

The most drastic change in Key West is the shrinking of the “X Zone,” the area of Old Town with the highest elevation where homeowners are not required to hold flood insurance. The X Zone is projected to be approximately one third of its current size, which means two thirds of those properties, if not fully paid off, will be required to pick up flood insurance.

Beyond individual property owners, the real estate industry is in the forefront of those most affected by changes. Will Langley, president of the Key West Association of Realtors, said that while homeowners are at the center of the conversation, commercial property owners are getting hit even harder.

“Flood insurance commercially is going up astronomically,” said Langley. “I have a commercial property on North Roosevelt, and in 2017 the flood insurance was $6,900 a year, in 2018 $8,500, and in 2019 $10,600. This makes it more expensive to do business down here if you aren’t elevated. So at some point, instead of spending $10,600 a year on flood insurance, why don’t we think about hardening the structure, raising the structure?”

Langley is anticipating the changes to come for the Keys real estate market. He invited Val Marmillion, managing director of America’s Wetland Foundation, to deliver a presentation on sea level rise to the association of Realtors.

Marmillion presented those same findings to the BOCC at its Aug. 21 meeting.

While the new FEMA floodplain maps are the current cause for concern, Marmillion urges residents and city officials to look farther into the future to plan for the steady, and inevitable, rise of sea levels.

“There is a new normal we are facing with sea level rise,” said Marmillion. “This is beyond a real estate issue … but there is some good news with the bad news: I think we have a great opportunity to lead into 2100.”

He said that Monroe County is ahead of most coastal communities in America in our planning for adaptation. He cited natural defenses of the Keys: sand, seaweed and plants like mangroves. America’s Wetland Foundation also offers maps that look to the future: while their projection of 2040 puts some parts of Midtown and New Town underwater in Key West, in 2100, they project the majority of the island will be underwater.

Marmillion said that in order to address this huge issue facing our community usefully, we have to de-stigmatize talking about it. The narrative of a plummeting real estate market and devalued 30-year mortgages make us wary to even discuss it. Yet, it’s of chief importance in property owners’ minds.

“According to their surveys, only about 50% of Americans express concerns about climate change,” said Marmillion, “but 100% express concern about maintaining their property value.”

According to the report, the concern is warranted. Included are numbers from a joint Zillow/Climate Center/NOAA study predicting a six foot sea level rise by 2100, which will result in the loss of 2 million homes and $900 billion of real estate. That said, the presentation also offers models to demonstrate how home owners will mitigate property value loss as well as overarching plans to harden and innovate coastal communities to encroaching waters.

Becoming a “sea safe community” means adopting a plan that includes designs for water storage with permeable surfaces and stormwater collection and removal; integrating water in parks and mixed use developments; grow green infrastructure assets like our natural canopies, native grasses and dunes; lead in adaptive development with floating homes and raised housing; enhance insurability via storm windows, building foundations and elevation.

“We tend to think in short-term horizons, but we need to think in long-term horizons, and this has given us the blueprint to do that,” said Commissioner Heather Carruthers.

“The reality for the Keys is that, just like we’ve hardened our infrastructure for wind, we’ll have to harden our infrastructure for water, from raising roads to one-way flow valves, to elevating homes and commercial property,” said Langley, who is also on The Key West Bight Board. “There are things that the city and county are doing and need to continue to.”

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DON’T GET CUT OFF THIS HURRICANE SEASON

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INTERNET | WIFI | PHONES | CAMERAS The new draft FEMA floodplain maps show significant changes in designation. Here, the crescent shaped “X” flood zone in Old Town is a third of its previous size.

Proposed adaptations that could make coastal communities like Key West livable, aka adopting “the new normal” for the future. AMERICA’S WETLAND FOUNDATION

Langley mentions “success stories” of concrete slab homes being elevated. While it’s not a cost-effective option now, Langley said that government grants and loans are places the community might look for financial aid in shoring up our structures against rising water.

He also posits that a national natural disaster insurance program protecting not just coastlines but also areas vulnerable to fires and tornadoes, etc. should be part of the national political dialogue.

In the meantime, should homeowners and future homebuyers in the Keys panic?

Langley says no.

“The X Zone of Old Town is dramatically shrinking. But do I think banks are going to start offering shorter term loans?

No, but I do think the demand of X Zone homes will remain constant.” The larger concerns, in his eyes, are properties and roads that are not elevated in New Town and the Lower and Middle Keys.

“As the Florida Keys,” he said, “we are all in this boat together, from insurance companies to renters to homeowners to bankers to real estate. I think we have the opportunity to be the leader in the world of this.”

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A TRUCE IN THE KEY LIME CRUST WARS?

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rguments erupt and ALL CAPS fill the comment sections of social media when someone dares to ask if a pastry crust or a Graham cracker crust should cradle a David Sloan real slice of a Key lime pie. The emotional responses are largely personal, and while passion is part of what makes Key West’s native dessert so revered, the “Because that’s how Nana did it!” response fails to acknowledge the fascinating history that led to the great crust debates of the 21st century. Let’s venture back into the Key Lime Pie Hole and consider the untold evolution of Key lime pie crust.

Key lime pie started her journey some time after sweetened condensed milk arrived on the scene in 1856. Pastry crust has existed since at least 1545, but historians believe the earliest Key lime pie was more pudding than pie. Key West’s sponge fishermen are credited with creating the dessert by mixing sweetened condensed milk, lime juice and stale bread or crackers. The passage of time prevents these fishermen from chiming in on the “original crust” argument, but it is safe to assume they were not baking pastry pie shells on the sponge skiffs. This addition was saved for landlubbers.

The first known published Key lime pie recipes came out in the 1930s. The earliest called for a Graham cracker crust, but other recipes from the ’30s called for “crumb or pastry crust according to preference.” These recipes suggest that all crusts are created equal, but basing an argument on published recipes discounts spoken word, family tradition and undated recipe cards, all of which play an important role in the story of Key lime pie. Talk to any Key West native who grew up enjoying lime pie prepared with a pre-1930s family recipe and it will become crystal clear that a pastry crust was the original Key lime crust on the island. Story after story confirms it. But, with time, that exclusivity would vanish.

The classic crust is actually the flaky pastry crust, now rarely observed in the wilds of Key West.

BAKING BITES

1928 marked a major turning point in the evolution of Key lime pie. Monroe Boston Strauss, the world’s leading pie expert, was looking for a crust that would “eliminate soaking and assure a crisp, well-baked crust for custard pies.“ He invented a rolled-in Graham cracker crust as a solution. The Overseas Highway opened the same year, followed by roadside diners serving local flavors to the new wave of travelers seeking a taste of the tropics. Turtle steaks and Key lime pie became favorites, but commercial Key lime pie preparation presented challenges home cooks never considered, and the Graham cracker crusts offered solutions. Time is money, and Graham cracker crusts took less time to prepare. They also stored longer than pastry crusts and didn’t get soggy under the moisture of the wet custard. On top of that, customers loved the taste. This combination of ease, economics, and customer satisfaction made Graham crackers the pie base of choice in our island restaurants, and soon there was a new King of Crusts in the Florida Keys.

A lot of the “old-timers” in Key West today are transplants who arrived after 1928.

Most of them had their first taste of Key lime pie in a cafe along the Overseas Highway. A sweet Graham cracker crust is locked into their mind as the first and the original and, to them, that will always be the way a real Key lime pie should be prepared. Conch families with several generations under their belts hold proudly to their heritage and know the only real Key lime pie has a light, flakey pastry crust. In a sense, both sides are right, as those are the real versions to them.

But the fact is that a tourist today would be

hard-pressed to find a slice of Key lime pie served with a pastry crust in a Florida Keys restaurant. They’ll probably never experience a pastry crust, never compare the two crusts in a taste test, and many will never even know pastry crust is an option — the original one at that. In the Key lime world, the Graham cracker crust shows no sign of giving up her crown.

It’s part of the evolution most foods experience, but somewhere along the way, crust discussions devolved into the expectation that our own preference should dictate how a pie is served or the degree to which others enjoy it. Food is deeply personal, but something as special as Key lime pie should bring people together instead of pushing them apart.

The next evolution of Key lime pie is happening now. Crusts prepared with cookies, nuts, cereals and pretzels are popping up around town and setting a standard for first-time visitors and future generations.

One day someone may argue that bacon is the original crust, but we’ll be armed with the facts. Pastry crusts came first; Graham cracker crusts were the innovation. But in the end, there is really no wrong way to prepare a Key lime pie. Perhaps now we can stop arguing and get back to the important question: Should real Key lime pie be topped with whipped cream or meringue?

Love & Limes David Sloan is the author of The Key West Key Lime Pie Cookbook, co-founder of The Key Lime Festival and a leading authority on Key lime pie: david@phantompress.com

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PASTRY CRUST

TIPS & TRICKS • Resist premade frozen crusts. There is no reason to be intimidated by pastry crusts.

• Refrigerate all of your ingredients first, even the flour and salt.

• Use a mixture of cake flour and all-purpose flour for the best crust. Too much cake flour will make the crust delicate. Too much allpurpose flour will make it tough.

• Always combine dry ingredients first.

• Butter should be quite cold. If it starts to soften, chill it before continuing.

• For a flakier pie, substitute half of the butter for shortening.

• Mix until dry ingredients combine with butter to form very small pea shapes before adding water.

• Pockets of fat create flaky layers. Use two knives to cut butter into the pastry and allow some of the pea-sized

portions to remain.

• The addition of ice water should bind the peas into a single pastry ball.

• Substitute sour cream for water to create a flakier crust.

• Substitute egg for water to create a wellbound, durable crust.

• When rolling dough, lift periodically to prevent sticking. Flour dust your rolling surface and rolling pin.

• Roll dough around rolling pin to transfer to the pie pan without damaging it.

• Brush your crust with egg whites and refrigerate for 20 minutes before baking to add extra protection from a soggy crust.

• Spice up your pastry crust with some of the items on the secret ingredient page. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and most dry spices work well. So do crushed nuts, cookies and cereals.

CLASSIC PASTRY CRUST

• Easy to make.

• Serves: 8 INGREDIENTS • 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour • 1 tablespoon white sugar • 1/8 teaspoon salt • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled • 3 tablespoons ice water DIRECTIONS • Combine flour, sugar and salt in a medium bowl.

• Divide butter into 8 slices. Work into dry ingredients with fingers until pea sized balls form.

• Add ice water and mix with fork. Form into flat disk, wrap in plastic and refrigerate 45 minutes.

• Preheat oven to 425°F • Roll dough to 12” diameter and lay in 9” pie pan.

Trim edges.

• Bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes. Let cool before filling.

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SAVE THE DATE Aug. 29-Sept. 4 • Key West Brewfest Friday, Aug. 30 • Friday Morning Plogging at White Street Pier at 8 a.m. Key West.

Saturday, Aug. 31 • Belly Flop Contest at the Marker at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 1 • End of Summer Block Party at Azur at 6 p.m.

• Blue Bill and Tim Carter Guitars and Banjos at Key West Theater at 7 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 2 • Labor Day. Wednesday, Sept. 4-8 • Womenfest, Key West.

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Thursday, Sept. 5 • 2020 Census information seminar from 2 to 4 p.m. at Key West City Hall.

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ey West is known for its colorful stories, some being the result of too much sun and some the result of too much rum.

Key West’s premier paranormal expert David Sloan once reported on what he considered to be the island’s first documented ghost sighting. The only account of the ghost, according to Sloan, was recorded in the Shenango Valley Argus on Aug. 29, 1874. The Greenville, Pennsylvania newspaper stated, on page three in its Matters of Interest column, “Key West has a ghost covered with hair and about the size of a horse.”

Closer examination of the sighting might reveal an alternative explanation. Based on the size and description of the “ghost,” it may have been one of the earliest sightings of a Skunk Ape — sometimes called Florida’s Bigfoot — in the Keys. It would not be an unheardof account. A prolonged and detailed Skunk Ape sighting on Key Largo was reported in a number of newspapers in 1977. When asked about the phenomenon, Sloan commented, “I heard about a group in town who used to study Skunk Ape sightings in the Keys, but their last member passed and I’m not sure if their group is still active.”

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

Saturday, Sept. 7 • All in for the SPCA at Silver Palms Inn and Suites, 4 to 7 p.m., Key West.

• Family Academic Day at Bayview Park, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Key West.

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Sunday, Sept. 8 • Drunken Drag Brunch at Mangoes from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Key West.

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Saturday, Sept. 14 • Photos for Fido from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Florida Keys SPCA Key West.

• Mojitos in the Moonlight at 7 p.m. at Southernmost Mansion, Key West.

Monday, Sept. 16 • Plant clinic from 9 a.m. to noon at Gato Building, Key West.

Wednesday, Sept. 18 • 5th annual Spayghetti and No Balls Dinner Hosted by the FKSPCA from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at La Trattoria Oceanside, Key West.

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

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MILITARY SPOTLIGHT

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What is your job at your unit? Why is it important to the unit? I am an electrician’s mate. I help troubleshoot electrical equipment and inspect equipment that the Mohawk needs to complete our mission.

How many years have you been in military? How many years at this unit? I have been in the Coast Guard for two and a half years. I’ve been at the Mohawk for only nine months.

Ever been to Florida Keys/ Key West before your current assignment? I have never been anywhere in Florida before my arrival in Key West.

Did you choose Key West or were you just assigned here? I chose the Mohawk out of Electrician’s Mate “A” School.

What were you first thoughts when hearing you were coming to the Keys? I was pretty excited! I was stationed on Lake Erie for my first unit, and it was nice going to a place where it is sunny all year long.

Hobbies? I love to hike, play soccer and go to the beach.

Favorite things to do? My favorite things to do in the Keys are walk around Duval Street and looking at all the merchandise.

What do you like most about the Keys? There are great fishing opportunities!

What do you like most about your assignment? The Mohawk has a pretty tight crew, always ready for things that come our way.

What would you change about living here in Key West if you had the power to do so? I wouldn’t change anything!

I enjoy my time around the Keys.

Any advice to give other military seeking assignment here? Save up your money before you get here if you plan on living in this economy. … You need first and last payment and security deposit!

What do you like most about living here? I love the beautiful weather all year long.

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KEYS DRINKS

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AN ALE OF A GOOD TIME BREWFEST RETURNS TO KEY WEST

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ey West’s cup runneth over with refreshing rosés, gin-spiked coolers, and of course, rum by the gallon.

But sometimes, considering the sweltering late summer temperatures, a person just wants a cold brew. The craft beer scene comes to the rescue in Key West Aug. 29 – Sept. 2 as the 10th annual BrewFest rolls into town. Breweries great and small, from across the globe, will stream their frothy concoctions onto the island for four straight days of beer bliss.

The annual nonprofit festival, which is organized by the Key West Sunrise Rotary and a committee from the Southernmost Beach Resort as a fundraiser, has been consistently successful. Last year, the signature event, the tasting at Southernmost Beach Resort, sold out 1,500 slots in less than two hours. Thanks in large part to those 1,500 dedicated drinkers, the festival was able to generate a donation to the Key West Sunrise Rotary Club that surpassed $45,000.

The only thing better than imbibing on malty, hoppy goodness on a hot sunny day is knowing that every brew sipped contributes to a worthy cause. The Key West Sunrise Rotary Club, established in 1988, prides itself on bringing the ethos of Rotary International to the Southernmost Point in the U.S. Rotary, a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, colleagues and leaders, was founded on the idea of putting “service above self.” (See box.)

BrewFest joins this history by cementing its place as a strong local partner to the Key West chapter of Rotary. The fermented funds from this weekend’s festivities will help the Rotary’s continued commitment to action, specifically to projects located in the Florida Keys. The festival invites revelers to join in celebrating “civilization’s oldest traditions: sun worship, beer and food appreciation, and support of a good cause.”

The Labor Day weekend festival consists of beer dinners, tap takeovers, brunches, happy hours, pool parties, late-night fetes, seminars and the Signature Tasting Festival event, with close to 200 beers on tap. The event, which has been bringing the barley to Key West for a decade, chose the appropriate theme this year of “Tasty Brews and Ocean Views.” At no point in the weekend will that statement feel more a propos than at the main tasting event on Saturday, where vendors will be set up to sling hundreds of varieties of brews right at the water’s edge.

While craft converts are already counting the days to the festival, others may be feeling a tad hesitant. Lagers and tannins and barleys — oh my! In the past few years, beer has surged in popularity, ushering in the next phase of niche culinary knowledge. Like wine before it, beer possesses its own language and a wealth of nuances. As anyone who’s ever rested on a barstool in Brooklyn can attest, the litany of terminology alone can be intimidating. It can be tempting

to linger in the comfort zone, and while no one would argue that there’s anything wrong with drinking a cold Budweiser on a sandbar, there is a whole world of brews waiting to be explored. John Lapolla, founder of Bitter and Esters, a home brewing education center in (yup) Brooklyn, advises those new to beer to ask questions and explore.

“Because of the changing landscape of beer, we rely on education,” said Lapolla.

Anyone with a passing interest in beer should bring their curiosity to the tasting on Saturday. Vendors will be on hand to answer questions, make recommendations and steer newcomers in the right direction.

These brewers love their jobs and love their products, which means the tastings create their own brand of socialization. Whether someone is going to BrewFest on a first date or with a gaggle of girlfriends, after a couple samples, conversation becomes effortless and even the skunkiest brew starts to show its charms. Ah, behold the magic of beer.

With any luck, after a few rounds, even the greenest beginner will leave with a new “go-to” beer they can call upon next time they find themselves in a pub. Of course, if the worst-case scenario involves drinking an old-guard domestic beer on the beach while soaking up sunshine and chatting with friends — well, things could be much worse.

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TAP TAKEOVERS (THURSDAY-SUNDAY)

Cigar City at Mary Ellen’s Funky Buddha at Tiki House Shipyard at Green Parrot Drink Like a Local (various Florida beers) at General Horseplay

THURSDAY, AUG. 29 OPENING PARTY Rum Row at The Gates Hotel 3824 N. Roosevelt Blvd.

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DUVEL AND BOULEVARD BEER DINNER Bagatelle 115 Duval St. 7 p.m. $99 (eventbrite.com)

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

DRINKING FOR A GOOD CAUSE

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otary prides itself as being a problem-solving engine, tackling persistent issues, such as literacy, health, threats to peace, and access to sanitary water.

The organization grew from a seed planted by Paul Harris, a Chicago attorney who, in 1905, envisioned an environment in which professionals from diverse backgrounds could gather to exchange ideas, form meaningful partnerships and give back to their communities. The name was derived from the group’s early practice of rotating meetings among the offices of its members. Just 16 years after establishing its Chicago charter, the group already had clubs on six continents. During World War II, Rotary clubs in Austria, Germany, Italy, Japan and Spain were forced to disband, but

many continued to meet informally in living rooms, offices and basements, despite the risks.

After the war, the organization regrouped and rebuilt, creating a force that was stronger than ever before. This next generation went on famously to fight the polio epidemic. What began in 1979 as a mission to immunize 6 million children in the Philippines ultimately contributed to the near-eradication of the disease.

Today, polio remains endemic in only three countries — down from 125 in 1988.

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BUY| Canned wine What a time to be alive! Beverage makers are offering specialty wines and cocktails in cans. Crafters Union has a pinot grigio, a rosé and a blended red that taste just fine, crisp and uncompromised. Another Weekly staffer has sampled the Fling canned cocktails, such as the margarita and the mai tai. Why cans? Well, the convenience. Pop them into the go-bag when out kayaking or paddleboarding. Available at online liquor stores for about $7 each.

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7. Pauly, the Palm Tree

6. Spanky, the Wood Rat

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ENVIRONMENT

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RESTORATION BLUEPRINT Proposal would preserve fragile marine environment TIFFANY DUONG

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n a much-anticipated Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council meeting in Marathon on Aug. 20, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries presented an extensive proposal to preserve and steward our fragile marine environments. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement, better known as the “Restoration Blueprint,” focuses on three areas of suggested change: management, zoning, and restoration.

Sarah Fangman, sanctuary superintendent, prefaced the four “alternatives” contained within the blueprint by reminding everyone that while no one perfect solution exists, a collaborative solution would emerge from the process.

Alternative 1, the “status quo” action, allows for no additional actions to be taken in terms of regulations or management. Fangman said this alternative does not guarantee that marine resources will remain “status quo,” just that sanctuary management plans will.

Alternatives 2, 3, and 4 each, to varying degrees, would: (1) expand the sanctuary boundaries, (2) update sanctuary-wide regulations, (3) modify existing and create new marine zones, (4) update marine zone-specific regulations, and (5) revise the sanctuary management plan.

Fangman noted, “I think we can all agree that our way of life and our economy are all tied to our ocean resources.

I suspect we will start to disagree on exactly what we need to do to make those ecosystems more healthy. That said, we must work together and we must take steps to address this.”

Beth Dieveney, a policy analyst with the sanctuary presented the sanctuary’s Regulatory and Marine Zone Preferred Alternative. Known as “Alternative 3,” it is neither the most nor least restrictive.

Andy Bruckner, a research coordinator with the sanctuary, presented the environmental consequences, both biological and physical, of Alternative 3.

Bruckner emphasized how the proposed regulations and actions were intended to minimize physical impact and allow for species populations and biodiversity to rebound within protected areas and “spill-over” to benefit fishing and other areas.

The next steps in the process will be SAC and public comment, state partner coordination, and Agency and Fishery Management Council consultations.

These will result in a final environmental impact statement and public comment, and finally with revised rules and zones.

NOAA and the sanctuary continue to invite public comment to ensure the proposal can meet as many needs as possible while still effectively stewarding marine resources.

NOAA and sanctuary staff recognized their many partners in the effort, including SAC members and their constituents.

In the years leading up to the blueprint’s release, public meetings have been held in hopes of capturing and addressing advisory council and community concerns.

Fangman thanked everyone for their willingness to participate in those talks.

“I hope that you see your voices and fingerprints in what we present to you today and that you hear what you’ve contributed in this process,” she said, adding that she hoped they remain engaged and active in voicing their concerns now that the blueprint had been shared.”

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council member Dave Makepeace asks questions during the advisory council discussion session. TIFFANY DUONG/Keys Weekly

SEVERAL KEY ASPECTS OF THE FOUR “ALTERNATIVES” ARE SUMMARIZED BELOW: Alternative 1 - “Status Quo” - no additional actions are taken in terms of regulations or management.

Alternative 2 - expand sanctuary boundaries to include Tortugas; update 3 existing sanctuary-wide regulations and propose 4 new; propose new marine zones (including Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and sanctuary Preservation Areas (SPAs) and converting Ecological Reserves (ERs) and Special Use Areas (SUAs) into Conservation Areas (CAs) and proposing new CAs); eliminating exceptions to and updating existing marine zone regulations (more protective than Alternative 1); and proposing a new management plan.

Alternative 3 (sanctuary preferred) - expand sanctuary boundaries to include Tortugas; update 4 existing sanctuary-wide regulations and propose 4 new; propose new marine zones (including WMAs, SPAs, and CAs); eliminating exceptions to and updating existing marine zone regulations (more protective than Alternatives 1 and 2); and proposing a new management plan (same as Alternative 2).

Alternative 4 - expand sanctuary boundaries to include Tortugas and Pulley Ridge; update 4 existing sanctuary-wide regulations and propose 4 new; propose new marine zones (including WMAs, SPAs, and CAs); eliminating exceptions to and updating existing marine zone regulations (more protective than Alternatives 1, 2, and 3); and proposing a new management plan (same as Alternative 2).

SAC member Will Benson, whose constituents include many fishermen, voices his concerns about unclear wording in the proposal and asks for clarification. The new plan could include changes to zoning, no-wake zones, and trolling areas, which would affect fishermen.

U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell stopped by the SAC meeting and NOAA Restoration Blueprint presentation to offer her support in any way she can and to encourage her constituents to participate in the process.

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Sarah Fangman, superintendent for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, welcomes and briefs U.S Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell before the congresswoman’s comments to the Sanctuary Advisory Council members.

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he Florida Keys’ representative in the U.S. House is lending her support and encouragement to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s newly-released Restoration Blueprint.

On Aug. 20, Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell stopped by the sanctuary’s advisory council meeting in Marathon. MurcaselPowell said she’s “encouraged” upon her first read of the plan due to its breadth and depth of coverage. The Restoration Blueprint contains four alternatives for change with proposed updates to the sanctuary boundary, regulations and marine zones. It synthesizes lessons from more than 20 years of experience in science, management, education and local community involvement.

The congresswoman implored everyone in the room to remain engaged with the review process because the focus of the plan — the marine environment in the Keys — is of the utmost importance.

“We have the third-largest barrier reef in the world and the only coral reef in the contiguous United States,” she said.

“But we also have seagrasses, mangroves, fisheries and so many other important marine resources.”

The congresswoman expressed her support for the goals of the blueprint and the sanctuary. “The main point we need to consider is the long-term effect on our community and our environment. The environment is the most important and pressing issue we have in Monroe County.

My priority in Congress is to protect our environment,” she said.

Murcasel-Powell urged everyone to attend the public hearings and to participate in the process. She concluded by offering her continued support. “Please let me know what I can do at the federal level to assist. I have sponsored several bills that provide funding to protect our coral reefs. Reach out to my office and let me know what matters to you.

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n Aug. 27, the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West hosted its annual Trade Show & Hospitality Expo at the Marriott Beachside. Vendors from across the Keys, state, and even country showcased products, services and innovative ideas, bringing engaging booths and displays to the trade show floor. The lodging association represents 80% of all lodging units in the Keys, and hosts the only hospitality trade show.

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A SERIOUS TOPIC, A RELAXED EVENING ‘A TOAST TO ANTHONY BOURDAIN’ ADDRESSES SUICIDE PREVENTION

The late chef Anthony Bourdain. MILLER MOBLEY

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hat passes for paradise for one person may feel like a trap for another. On Monday, Sept. 9, a group in the Keys community is hosting an evening to consider what makes suicide such a prevalent cause of death in “paradise.” Monroe County has the highest suicide rate in the state of Florida—surpassing the state average by a mind-boggling 82%.

On average, the Keys saw 21 suicides per year between 2012 and 2017. After Hurricane Irma roared through the Keys, those numbers jumped even higher.

Many factors specific to the Keys may be contributing. Key West in particular has a unique combination of a high cost of living, a history of steadfast determinism — which makes asking for help difficult — and a culture that offers easy access to drugs and alcohol.

Additionally, a recent University of Miami study found a correlation between housing insecurity and suicide risk. Renters face a substantially higher statistical risk than home owners in Monroe County, an area in which more than 19% of the population pays more than half their income for housing.

While the numbers and the stories hit close to home, suicide is a broader issue reaching far beyond the Keys. One of the most public cases that shocked the nation was when celebrity chef and television star Anthony Bourdain took his life in June 2018. From afar, Anthony Bourdain was living the ideal life, reveling in travel, good food, companionship and wealth (to a lesser degree than many previously speculated). News of his death, just days before his 62nd birthday, changed the collective dialogue on suicide and mental health. If someone like Bourdain could suffer in silence, there’s no doubt that average individuals may also be carrying unseen traumas.

In order to celebrate the life of Bourdain, and to maintain the momentum of important conversations on suicide prevention, Matt’s Stock Island Kitchen & Bar is hosting a toast to the late chef and his legacy on Monday, Sept. 9. The event, presented with the support of Mission 22, a non-profit combatting the ever-rising veteran suicide rate, takes place during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and features an entirely free spread of delicious food. FishBusterz, Cusano’s Italian Bakery, Halpern’s Steak, Gary’s Seafood of Central Florida and Fresh Point South Florida are

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helping provide the best ingredients for a ceviche bar, pig roast and other delectable offerings. The toast is sponsored by Mount Gay Rum, which will provide tastes of the four winning cocktails from their Aug. 19 Battle of the Bartenders competition.

A Toast to Anthony Bourdain also will feature live music, a cash bar and silent auction with all proceeds from the event benefitting the Guidance Care Center (GCC). The center is a Keys-based nonprofit founded in 1973 with a mission of providing high-quality and cost-effective behavioral health care services for children, youth, and adults from all walks of life. In 2018, GCC served more than 14,000 individuals, working with schools, law enforcement, hospitals and other agencies to provide over 32,000 services.

Events like ‘A Toast...” illustrate the fact that residents of the Keys take the One Human Family ethos seriously. Sometimes that means providing a safety net for neighbors and friends. Other times it means simply pausing to sit down together, break bread and raise a glass — something a man like Bourdain would certainly appreciate.

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call the suicide hotline 24 hours a day at 800-273-TALK (8255).

A Toast to Anthony Bourdain Matt’s Stock Island Kitchen & Bar 7001 Shrimp Road Monday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m.

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egistration is open for the third annual Books & Books Summer Art Contest.

In previous years art submitted to the contest was shown in the second floor gallery of The Studios of Key West for the month of October, and one grand prize winner was selected to hang in the store.

“For year three, we’re doing things a little differently.” said Books & Books manager Emily Berg.

“For the last two years we’ve been thrilled with the beautiful work that has been submitted to the contest.

We only wish we could share more of the work with our customers throughout the year.”

Registration fee for the 2019 contest includes a 4x12 canvas, which contestants will use to create a unique piece of art. All of the submitted work will show in the store for one week while visitors vote in person and online for their favorite designs.

The three canvases with the most votes will appear on special edition Books & Books bookmarks given out with every purchase.

Artists will even have the option to include their website and social media handles on the bookmark.

“Our hope is to share the work of Key West’s talented local artists with tourists that visit the bookstore throughout the year,” said Berg, “and also to have some new and visually appealing marks to give out with purchases.”

In addition to having their work appear on a bookmark, one grand prize winner will have their canvas shown in the bookstore through the end of the year.

Registration fees are reduced to $10 now through Tuesday, Sept. 20 and free for Books & Books Loyalty Club Members. For more information and to sign up, contact Books & Books or visit booksandbookskw. com/art-supplies/art-contest.

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or Christina Velardi, the inspiration for Cocky Key West was born, quite literally, from the sight of a chicken crossing the road.

“I was near Harpoon Harry’s and saw this rooster walking across the street, and he looked so cocky, and I thought it would be so cool to make a shirt that said #cocky and throw a rooster on it.” Velardi, a self-taught screen printer, did just that. The screen she made that night, her original iteration of the Cocky Key West rooster, now hangs proudly behind the counter of her new space. She has joined the collective of artists and craftspeople at the recently opened Art Shack, a makers compound occupying the former COAST space on Stock Island.

Collaborating with former partner and designer Nikki Sharp, Velardi grew the Cocky business slowly, selling hats and T-shirts at The Key West Artisan Market and attracting a cult following among locals and tourists alike. “It comes down to the comfort of the shirts, their softness. I want people to wear something beautiful that I have designed. I put a lot of love and a lot of time into them.”

Sharp and Velardi have since parted ways, with the latter launching her own brand of apparel, KW Supply Company, this summer.

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Velardi maintains an online store but prefers the human exchange of an in-person sale. “I love learning about my customers. I don’t push my website as much as I should because I really enjoy seeing people and connecting with them.” Having a space where customers could interact with her and her designs was important to Velardi, who makes her products on site. “I’ve always wanted people to be able to come in and see me print.”

Branded with chicken feet and built from scratch, the Cocky Key West collection is well-suited to the coral-hued shipping container it now calls home.

“Everything is repurposed,” she says. The aesthetic of Stock Island speaks to Velardi, who lives nearby. “There’s a strangeness to Stock Island. It’s my style. I don’t need much, and I think this place allows you to live simply and artistically. This property is an extension of that.”

Hailing from Long Island, Velardi began making yearly pilgrimages to Key West a decade ago. “I would cry every time I left.”

A self-described history nerd, she moved to the Keys permanently in 2015, leaving her job as a successful property manager. “I had a moment when I knew I couldn’t sit behind a desk for the rest of my life. I had to get out.

I had to get here.” Velardi downsized, living for a time in a mobile home on the property of Mama’s Garden Center. The bootstrap ethos of the Keys and the close community it fosters were a revelation.

“It’s a totally different lifestyle down here. People manage to live with very little, and they’re happy and so proud.” Velardi created her tagline, “Humble Living. Island Pride,” as a testament to that spirit. “There’s something about this place that makes people feel alive.”

Cristina Velardi in her Stock Island shop and studio. REDA WIGLE/Key West Weekly

Her next project may take her off the island: the full-scale renovation of a vintage Airstream trailer she affectionately calls Herman. With a rebuilt frame courtesy of Bone Island Welding, Herman is poised to take Velardi and her rescued road dog Rosemary beyond the Keys. Though her future includes extensive travel, Velardi plans to keep Key West as her home base. “I’ll never permanently leave Key West. My heart is here.”

Shop hours for Cocky Key West can be found on the brand’s Instagram page.

Velardi and her Cocky wares will also join in when the Key West Artisan Market returns to Higgs Beach in October.

Full Name? Nickname? The nickname list is ever-growing, and usually touches upon my small stature. The most important was the one given to me by my parents …

Neen. When I first started talking, that is how I would say my name. The list of nicknames from friends and family is as follows: CrisTINY, Short Round (a military term), Shorty, Short Stack, Tapeworm, V, Little Bit.

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

What is your astrological sign and do you match the description? I am a bona fide Virgo. Through and through. I feel connected to the Earth, and often find peace in rural environments. I am also a perfectionist in many ways and can put a lot of stress on myself in my crusade to make things “just right.”

Do you have a life credo or motto? “There is no passion to be found in playing small — in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” — Nelson Mandela. I believe in living an abundant life.

What is your greatest fear?

My greatest fear is not finding someone who I can give the love I have to offer.

What’s on your bucket list?

Visiting all 50 states in my Airstream on a long road trip. Being “free” to roam.

What is your idea of perfect happiness? Having my dog, my family, my health and my passions … and being able to share this with someone.

Do you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert? I am a little of both. I have always been the girl in the quiet elevator that sparks up conversation. I love human connection … even the brief ones. On the flip side, I love to have my alone time, and cherish these moments as well.

Which TV, movie or superhero character is your alter ego? Whichever one possesses the most prominent case of ADD. I always identify myself to other people as the “human Dory.” Maybe not a superhero to most … but, she helped save Nemo last time I checked.

What would your last meal be and who would cook it?

My Mother’s breaded chicken cutlets. Anyone who knows me knows I would kill someone over one of those.

House on fire: what three items would you grab? Even though Rosemary isn’t an “item,” per se … she would be the one and ONLY thing I would think to grab. Everything else could be replaced.

If invisible what would you do? If I was invisible I would go for a long drive just to freak people out.

What landscape do you find most inspiration in or around?

Very sunny, GREEN ones … surrounded by plants, grasses, trees and life. Especially the aqua blue-green landscapes on the water.

Favorite guilty pleasure?

Carbs. Pastas, breads and the starchiest of foods.

What is your most marked characteristic? My hair. It’s big.

If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, who or what would it be? My dog, Rosemary.

Lunch with one famous person, whom would you choose?

Jim Carrey, circa 1994.

Finish these sentences…

My perfect day in Key West … is spent exploring under the sea.

My autobiography would be titled … “I Learned the Hard Way.” I had to ask my best friend of 33 years on this one, and he hit the nail on the head.

I can never refuse … a hug.

When I go, I will go … with a full heart. I have been very lucky to be surrounded by the most incredibly loving people.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT FY2020 COMMERCIAL RATES FOR COLLECTION, DISPOSAL, AND RECYCLING IN MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA To Whom It May Concern,

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the County Commission with respect to any matter considered at the hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim recording is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the County Administrator at (305) 292-4441, at least 48 hours prior to the date of the hearing. If hearing impaired, contact the Florida Relay Service Number, 711 (TDD) for assistance.

Publication Dates: August 29, 2019. Publications: The Weekly Newspapers

Number of Cans 2

3

4

5

6

Rate Element Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling Total with Increase

WASTE MANAGEMENT OF FLORIDA, INC. COLLECTION RATE INCREASE: DISPOSAL RATE INCREASE: Number of Pick Ups Per Week 2 3 17.86 26.79 26.81 40.15

4 35.71 53.53

5 44.67 66.96

6 53.60 80.34

44.67 27.16 40.14

66.94 40.15 60.20

89.24 53.60 80.34

111.63 67.00 100.41

133.94 80.56 120.94

67.30 35.71 53.75

100.35 53.60 80.70

133.94 67.00 107.55

167.41 89.36 134.46

201.50 107.17 161.32

89.46 44.67 66.95

134.30 67.00 100.41

174.55 89.36 133.91

223.82 111.85 167.32

268.49 128.94 197.60

111.62 53.60 79.81

167.41 80.56 120.49

223.27 107.17 160.64

279.17 134.09 200.79

326.54 160.82 240.97

133.41

201.05

267.81

334.88

401.79

WASTE MANAGEMENT OF FLORIDA, INC.

b) CONTAINERIZED PICKUP RATE SCHEDULE Size of Containers 1

2

3

4

6

8

Rate Element Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase

3

4

5

6

Rate Element Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase

2

4

6

8

1.20% 1.20%

Rate Element Collection Disposal Recycling ** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling ** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling ** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling ** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling ** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling ** Total with Increase

1 52.53

COLLECTION RATE INCREASE: DISPOSAL RATE INCREASE: Number of Pick Ups Per Week 2 3 4 88.50 124.52 158.38

5 192.99

6 227.67

7 264.82 296.58

52.53 88.50 84.73

88.50 158.38 169.46

124.52 227.67 254.20

158.38 296.80 338.92

192.99 361.03 423.66

227.67 429.94 508.41

561.40 496.58 593.12

173.23 122.06 123.15

327.84 227.67 246.32

481.87 330.42 369.47

635.72 429.93 492.63

784.69 529.80 615.80

938.35 629.57 762.60

1089.70 729.48 889.70

245.21 158.38 169.46

473.99 296.80 338.92

699.89 429.94 508.41

922.56 563.10 677.87

1145.60 696.25 847.34

1392.17 829.31 1016.80

1619.18 942.59 1186.27

327.84 227.67 254.20

635.72 429.94 508.41

938.35 629.57 762.60

1240.97 829.31 1016.80

1543.59 1029.00 1271.00

1846.11 1228.67 1521.22

2128.86 1428.31 1779.42

481.87 296.80 338.92

938.35 563.10 677.87

1392.17 829.31 1016.80

1846.11 1095.44 1355.75

2300.00 1333.76 1694.70

2749.89 1627.89 2033.63

3207.73 1894.16 2372.17

635.72

1240.97

1846.11

2451.19

3028.46

3661.52

4266.33

KEY’S SANITARY SERVICE

a) CAN PICKUP RATE SCHEDULE Number of Cans 2

3

4

5

6

Rate Element Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase

b) CONTAINERIZED PICKUP RATE SCHEDULE Size of Containers 1

2

3

4

6

1 47.52 42.36

COLLECTION RATE INCREASE: DISPOSAL RATE INCREASE: Number of Pick Ups Per Week 2 3 4 78.33 109.37 138.04 84.73 127.09 169.46

5 170.04 211.83

6 197.44 254.20

7 228.34 296.58

89.88 78.09 85.46

163.06 138.12 169.46

236.46 194.98 254.20

307.50 256.64 338.92

381.87 302.74 423.66

451.64 369.63 508.41

524.92 426.25 593.12

163.55 109.37 127.09

307.58 203.16 254.20

449.18 293.23 381.29

595.56 380.33 508.40

726.40 467.74 635.51

878.04 539.41 762.60

1019.37 642.52 889.70

236.46 138.12 169.46

457.36 256.64 338.92

674.52 369.63 508.41

888.73 482.94 677.87

1103.25 596.04 847.34

1302.01 708.80 1016.80

1532.22 822.15 1186.27

307.58 197.44 254.20

595.56 369.63 508.41

878.04 539.49 762.60

1160.81 708.80 1016.80

1443.38 878.83 1271.00

1725.60 1048.50 1521.22

2008.42 1193.10 1779.42

1.20% 1.20%

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451.64

878.04

1302.09

1725.60

2149.83

2569.72

2972.52

256.64 338.92

482.94 677.87

709.08 1016.80

935.28 1355.75

1161.57 1694.70

1387.81 2033.63

1614.11 2372.56

595.56

1160.81

1725.88

2291.03

2856.27

3421.44

3986.67

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE, INC.

a) CAN PICKUP RATE SCHEDULE Number of Cans 2

Size of Containers 1

3

A Public Hearing will be held to adopt the FY2020 Commercial rates for collection, disposal and recycling in Monroe County, Florida, as follows: Thursday, September 05, 2019, at 5:05 P.M. at the Harvey Government Center, 1200 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida 33040 or as soon thereafter as it may be heard. The following schedules reflect the proposed monthly rates for Commercial Waste Generators for the various franchise areas:

a) CAN PICKUP RATE SCHEDULE

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE, INC.

b) CONTAINERIZED PICKUP RATE SCHEDULE

COLLECTION RATE INCREASE: DISPOSAL RATE INCREASE: Number of Pick Ups Per Week 2 3 4 21.03 31.57 41.96 26.80 40.14 53.53

1.20% 1.20% 5 52.50 66.95

6 63.06 80.34

47.83 31.46 40.14

71.71 47.38 60.20

95.49 63.06 80.34

119.45 78.80 100.41

143.40 94.61 120.49

0.00

71.60 41.96 53.75

107.58 63.06 80.70

143.40 84.09 107.55

179.21 105.07 134.46

215.10 126.11 161.32

0.00

95.71 52.50 66.95

143.76 78.80 100.41

191.64 105.07 133.91

239.53 131.49 167.32

287.43 157.69 200.79

0.00

119.45 63.05 80.34

179.21 94.61 120.49

238.98 126.11 160.64

298.81 157.69 200.79

358.48 189.26 241.00

0.00

143.39

215.10

286.75

358.48

430.26

0.00

Rate Element Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase

3

4

5

6

2

3

4

**Rates for recycling services are not reflected in these tables. Those charges are based on a collection fee of $6.84 per cubic yard and a processingfee of $1.09 per cubic yard; there is no disposal fee for recycling services. Monthly charges will depend of the specific level of service.

6

Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase

8

Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase

6 61.17 79.08

46.73 30.58 39.52

70.10 45.95 59.26

93.57 61.17 79.08

117.02 76.63 98.83

140.25 92.02 118.60

0.00

70.10 40.88 52.69

105.21 61.17 79.08

140.25 81.71 105.39

175.46 102.22 131.78

210.62 122.59 157.99

0.00

93.57 51.12 65.90

140.25 76.63 98.83

187.10 102.22 131.78

234.00 127.66 164.66

280.58 153.30 197.60

0.00

117.02 61.17 79.08

175.46 92.02 118.60

234.00 122.59 157.99

292.32 153.30 197.60

350.90 183.78 237.18

0.00

140.25

210.62

280.58

350.90

420.96

0.00

5 188.01 208.47

6 221.69 250.16

7

93.16 86.52 83.38

169.90 154.33 166.78

246.62 221.69 250.16

321.11 289.03 333.53

396.48 353.57 416.92

471.85 418.35 500.32

0.00

169.90 121.54 125.08

321.11 221.69 250.16

471.85 321.36 375.25

622.56 418.35 500.32

770.49 515.34 625.41

918.67 612.27 750.48

0.00

246.62 154.33 166.78

471.85 289.03 333.53

696.61 418.35 500.32

918.67 547.65 667.10

1140.75 676.89 833.88

1362.75 806.37 1000.64

0.00

321.11 221.69 250.16

622.56 418.35 500.32

918.67 612.27 750.48

1214.75 806.37 1000.64

1510.77 1000.20 1250.79

1807.01 1194.18 1500.98

0.00

471.85 289.03 333.53

918.67 547.65 667.10

1362.75 806.37 1000.64

1807.01 1064.98 1334.19

2250.99 1323.44 1667.74

2695.16 1582.14 2001.29

0.00

622.56

1214.75

1807.01

2399.17

2991.18

3583.43

0.00

OCEAN REEF CLUB, INC.

Rate Element Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase

Rate Element Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase

5 51.12 65.90

KEYS SANITARY SERVICE

1.20% 1.20%

1 51.47 41.69

b) CONTAINERIZED PICKUP RATE SCHEDULE Size of Containers 1

COLLECTION RATE INCREASE: DISPOSAL RATE INCREASE: Number of Pick Ups Per Week 2 3 4 20.35 30.58 40.88 26.38 39.52 52.69

COLLECTION RATE INCREASE: DISPOSAL RATE INCREASE: Number of Pick Ups Per Week 2 3 4 86.52 121.54 154.33 83.38 125.08 166.78

a) CAN PICKUP RATE SCHEDULE Number of Cans 2

1.20% 1.20%

1.20% 1.20%

COLLECTION RATE INCREASE: DISPOSAL RATE INCREASE: Number of Pick Ups Per Week 2 3 4 22.24 33.22 44.29 26.80 40.12 53.53

5 55.41 66.95

6 66.48 80.34

49.04 33.22 40.14

73.34 49.75 60.20

97.82 66.48 80.34

122.36 83.04 100.41

146.82 99.77 120.49

0.00

73.36 44.29 53.75

109.95 66.47 80.70

146.82 88.67 107.55

183.45 110.83 134.46

220.26 133.06 161.32

0.00

98.04 55.41 66.95

147.17 83.04 100.41

196.22 110.83 133.91

245.29 138.45 167.32

294.38 196.51 200.79

0.00

122.36 64.40 77.85

183.45 96.68 116.75

244.74 128.93 155.67

305.77 160.91 194.57

397.30 193.19 233.53

0.00

142.25

213.43

284.60

355.48

426.72

0.00

OCEAN REEF CLUB, INC.

1.20% 1.20%

1 55.04 41.27

COLLECTION RATE INCREASE: DISPOSAL RATE INCREASE: Number of Pick Ups Per Week 2 3 4 92.50 130.56 166.15 84.73 127.09 169.46

1.20% 1.20% 5 202.50 211.83

6 239.15 254.20

7 534.51 296.58

96.31 91.73 84.73

177.23 164.36 169.46

257.65 236.54 254.20

335.61 308.48 338.92

414.33 377.93 423.66

493.35 447.26 508.41

831.09 516.62 593.12

176.46 129.14 127.09

333.82 236.54 254.20

490.74 343.35 381.29

647.40 447.26 508.40

801.59 551.25 635.51

955.67 655.35 762.60

1109.74 759.24 889.70

256.23 164.36 169.46

490.74 308.48 338.92

724.64 447.26 508.41

955.66 586.03 677.87

1186.76 620.33 847.34

1417.95 863.35 1016.80

1648.94 1002.17 1186.27

333.82

647.40

955.67

1263.90

1467.67

1880.15

2188.44

236.44 254.20

447.26 508.41

655.35 762.60

863.35 1016.80

1071.43 1271.00

1279.51 1521.22

1487.52 1779.42

490.64

955.67

1417.95

1880.15

2342.43

2800.73

3266.94

308.48 338.92

586.03 677.87

863.35 1016.80

1140.86 1355.75

1418.30 1694.70

1660.80 2033.63

1932.43 2372.56

647.40

1263.90

1880.15

2496.61

3113.00

3694.43

4304.99

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magine having the brass to actually run rum from Key West to Cuba. Sound crazy?

Maybe, but that is exactly what Paul Menta, a practitioner of all things rum, recently carried out in his quest to create the perfect mojito at Key West First Legal Rum Distillery Chef Distilled on Simonton Street Key West.

“It takes some huevos to bring rum from Key West to Cuba, as they have amazing rum,” said Menta. “We wanted to say thank you for the 80-some years they’ve run rum to Key West and the Florida Keys.”

In return, Menta and his “rum chefs” were granted access to some of the most notable (and some not so notable) mojito bars in Cuba, as they trained to create the perfect Cuban mojito.

Menta and his team are now fusing authentic Cuban mojito recipes with the distillery’s award winning rum, such as their Original, Key Lime and Green Coconut distilled flavors. And beginning this September, locals can participate in free mojito classes — using a signature kit and fresh, authentic ingredients.

“A mixture of oil in the mint leaf adds the perfect blend to the ingredients,” said Menta. And never shake — this is a common misconception, and it just displaces everything.”

Moreover, locals can hang on to their mojito and the full recipe for free. And if they want to take a snazzy mojito kit home (equipped with muddler and all), Menta is throwing that in for a mere $5 (retails for $16).

“We just wanted to do something fun in September,” said Menta. “This is about locals. We are locals and we wanted something that could bring groups, couples, businesses, etc. together and have fun doing something out of the box.”

For more, visit www.keywestlegalrum.com or call 305-2941441. Key West First Legal Rum Distillery Chef Distllled is located at 105 Simonton St. Key West.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on September 5, 2019 at 5:05 P.M., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Harvey Government Center, 1200 Truman Avenue, Key West, Monroe County, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider the adoption of the following County ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AMENDING NROE COUNTY CODE PROVIDING FOR REVISED TOLL RATES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”. Live Closed Captioning is available via our web portal @ http:// monroecountyfl.iqm2. com for meetings of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners.

Dated at Key West, Florida, this 21st day of August, 2019.

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: August 29, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

meetings on the Florida Keys Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study. The upcoming meetings are scheduled as follows: Date: September 11, 2019 5pm-7pm Location: Key Largo BOCC Room Murray Nelson Government Center 102050 Overseas Hwy Key Largo, FL 33037 Date: September 12, 2019 5pm-7pm Location: Key West Commission Room Harvey Government Center 1200 Truman Avenue Key West, FL 33040 The purpose of the meeting is to provide the public an opportunity to learn more about the project alternatives and provide comments on the alternatives and the feasibility study. The format of the meeting will be an informal open-house hosted by Monroe County, where the public can attend any time during the meeting hours and staff from the USACE and Monroe County will be available to answer questions.

The USACE plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment to evaluate environmental impacts from reasonable project alternatives and to determine the potential for significant impacts.

The public is invited to submit comments at the meeting and/or submit comments by October 12, 2019 to Kimberly Koelsch, USACE, via email/mail/telephone at Kimberly.C.Koelsch@ usace.army.mil ATTN: Kimberly Koelsch, Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, Fort Norfolk, 803 Front St., Norfolk, VA 23510. (757)201-7837.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Florida Keys Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study Public Informational MeetingThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and non-Federal Sponsor, Monroe County invite the public to attend two informational

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Double Tree Grand Key Resort in Key West.

The Visit Florida Keys Corporation will also convene during this meeting.

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LEGAL NOTICES August 29, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers DISTRICT V ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC V) (From Mile Marker 90.940 to the Dade/ Monroe County Line and any Mainland portions of Monroe County) of the MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Has an opening for an “At Large” representative - Any resident who is not directly involved in a tourism business and who shall represent the general public and shall live or work within the tax collection district for which they are applying (The operative word within this description is directly. This word means someone who is not in business, nor whose business or economic activity are dependent upon tourists) Any person wishing to participate on the District V Advisory Committee of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council within the district so noted above, may request an application from the Administrative Office by calling (305) 296-1552 and submit an application to the address shown below: Department DAC Monroe County Tourist Development Council 1201 White Street, Suite 102 Key West, FL 33040-3328 Fax #: (305) 296-0788 Deadline for receipt of application at the above address is Friday, September 27, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. A resume may be attached to the application.

Publish: August 29, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Wheatons Towing gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 09/24/2019, 10:00 am at 101500 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes.

Wheatons Towing reserves the right to accept or reject any and/ all bids.

JS1GN72A0V2103147 1997 SUZUKI Publish: August 29 & September 5, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Wheatons Towing gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 09/13/2019, 10:00 am at 101500 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes.

Wheatons Towing reserves the right to accept or reject any and/ all bids.

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N1436 McCune Lake Dr. Sarona WI 54870 2017 1,754.40 0.8772 Obligors and junior lienholders listed above may cure the default and redeem the timeshare interest by paying the amounts secured by the Association’s lien on their unit week(s) as stated above, together with trustee’s fees and interest through the date of payment in cash or certified funds to TIMESHARE TRUSTEE at any time prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Sale on the above date.

GOVERN YOURSELVES ACCORDINGLY. RESORTS LEGAL, P.A., d/b/a TIMESHARE TRUSTEE 900 DREW STREET, SUITE 1 CLEARWATER, FL 33755 PHONE: (727) 441-2635 FAX: (727) 461-4836 Website: www.staacklaw. com Publish: August 22 & 29, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

amounts secured by the Claim of Lien, for a total amount due as of the date of the sale of $3,572.67 (“Amount Secured by the Lien”).

The Obligor has the right to cure this default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest up to the date the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $3,572.67. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Any person, other than the Obligor as of the date of recording this Notice of Sale, claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale of the above property, if any, must file a claim. The successful bidder may be responsible for any and all unpaid condominium assessments that come due up to the time of transfer of title, including those owed by the Obligor or prior owner.

If the successful bidder fails to pay the amounts due to the Trustee to certify the sale by 5:00 p.m. the day after the sale, the second highest bidder at the sale may elect to purchase the timeshare ownership interest.

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: August 29 & September 5, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to the sale is the failure to pay assessments as set forth in the Claim(s) of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in Official Records Book 2935 Page 1277 of the public records of Monroe County, Florida. The amount secured by the assessment lien is for unpaid assessments, accrued interest, plus interest accruing at a per diem rate of $1.53 together with the costs of this proceeding and sale and all other amounts secured by the Claim of Lien, for a total amount due as of the date of the sale of $4,469.28 (“Amount Secured by the Lien”).

The Obligor has the right to cure this default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest up to the date the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $4,469.28. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Any person, other than the Obligor as of the date of recording this Notice of Sale, claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale of the above property, if any, must file a claim. The successful bidder may be responsible for any and all unpaid condominium assessments that come due up to the time of transfer of title, including those owed by the Obligor or prior owner.

If the successful bidder fails to pay the amounts due to the Trustee to certify the sale by 5:00 p.m. the day after the sale, the second highest bidder at the sale may elect to purchase the timeshare ownership interest.

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: August 29 & September 5, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF SALE To: All members of the general public including all persons listed below, record owners, their heirs, guardians and assigns, of the unit week(s) as showing thereon, all located in and governed by that certain: Declaration of Condominium for FLORIDA BAY CLUB OF KEY LARGO, a condominium, recorded in O.R. Book 871 at pages 1215, et seq. Public Records, Monroe County, Florida.

Based upon default in assessment payments and pursuant to the Claim of Lien of FLORIDA BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. a Florida not-for-profit corporation, recorded at O.R. Book 2966, Page 105, in the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

RESORTS LEGAL, P.A. f/k/a STAACK & SIMMS, P.A. d/b/a TIMESHARE TRUSTEE WILL CONDUCT A SALE OF EACH AND EVERY UNIT WEEK LISTED BELOW BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M. ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2019, AT 103500 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, Florida 33037.

Unit/ Week Owner Name Co-Owner Name Address Default Year Amount Due Per Diem A01-43 Albert L. Libby Marie Libby 8775 SW 144th St. Miami FL 33176 2016 1,782.43 0.891215 A07-12 Jennie M. Joy Individually and as Trustee of The Jennie M. Joy Revocable Trust dated March 14, 1996 19221 SW 92nd Rd. Miami FL 33157 2017 1,754.40 0.8772 A07-37 Richard Lloyd Wymer Mary Louise Sutliff 13900 Carlton Dr. Davie, FL 33330 2017 1,754.40 0.8772 B01-24 William M. Miller Alfredia Miller 1065 NW 52nd St. Miami, FL 33127 2017 1,754.40 0.8772 B04-31 Roy Cubero 16332 SW 95th Ln. Miami, FL 33196 2017 1,754.40 0.8772 B04-44 Helen Rivera Daniel Rivera 400 Loxley Ct. Titusville, FL 32780 2017 1,417.35 0.708675 B06-27 Paul A. Zahurance

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 18-001738 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

AMANDA LAFONTAINE Obligor TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TO: Amanda Lafontaine, 12 Newman Street, Manchester, CT 06040 Notice is hereby given that on September 23, 2019 at 9:30 AM at La Concha Hotel, 430 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040, the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest at Beach House Condominium will be offered for sale: Unit F22, Week 25, 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, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to the sale is the failure to pay assessments as set forth in the Claim(s) of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in Official Records Book 2935 Page 1277 of the public records of Monroe County, Florida. The amount secured by the assessment lien is for unpaid assessments, accrued interest, plus interest accruing at a per diem rate of $1.14 together with the costs of this proceeding and sale and all other

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 18-001740 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

RICHARD ALLEN WOJCIECHOWSKI; JULIE MARIE WOJCIECHOWSKI Obligor TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TO: Richard Allen Wojciechowski, 10519 Weybridge Drive, Tampa, FL 33626 Julie Marie Wojciechowski, 10519 Weybridge Drive, Tampa, FL 33626 Notice is hereby given that on September 23, 2019 at 9:30 AM at La Concha Hotel, 430 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040, the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest at Beach House Condominium will be offered for sale: Unit A21, Week 27, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 18-001746 SUNSET HARBOR RESORT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

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FLORIDA CORPORATION Obligor TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TO: PTC Financial Corp., a Florida corporation, 4140 Clearview Terrace, West Palm Beach, FL 33417 Notice is hereby given that on September 23, 2019 at 9:30 AM at La Concha Hotel, 430 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040, the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest at Sunset Harbor Resort Condominium will be offered for sale: Unit 111, Week 41, Sunset Harbor Resort, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1376, Page 1093, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to the sale is the failure to pay assessments as set forth in the Claim(s) of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in Official Records Book 1454, Page 984 of the public records of Monroe County, Florida. The amount secured by the assessment lien is for unpaid assessments, accrued interest, plus interest accruing at a per diem rate of $2.95 together with the costs of this proceeding and sale and all other amounts secured by the Claim of Lien, for a total amount due as of the date of the sale of $7,406.48 (“Amount Secured by the Lien”).

The Obligor has the right to cure this default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest up to the date the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $7,406.48. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Any person, other than the Obligor as of the date of recording this Notice of Sale, claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale of the above property, if any, must file a claim. The successful bidder may be responsible for any and all unpaid condominium assessments that come due up to the time of transfer of title, including those owed by the Obligor or prior owner.

If the successful bidder fails to pay the amounts due to the Trustee to certify the sale by 5:00 p.m. the day after the sale, the second highest bidder at the sale may elect to purchase the timeshare ownership interest.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH

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By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in court proceedings you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Not later than five working days prior to the proceeding, please contact the Court Administrator’s office, at the Freeman Justice Center, 302 St. 2nd Floor, Key West, FL 33040.

Telephone: (305) 2923423 or via the Florida Relay Center. To make calls through the Florida Relay Center, you may dial 7-1-1 or use the following toll free access numbers: 1-800-955-8771 (TTY); 1-877-955-8260 (VCO); 1-800-955-8770 (Voice); 1-800-955-1339 (ASCII); 1-877-955-5334 (STS); 1-877-955-8707 (French Creole – available from 8 a.m. – 2 a.m. daily) Publish: August 29 & September 5, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

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: August 29, 2019.

Ancillary Personal Representative: KATHERINE HATCHER 490 Upland Rd. Bay Village, OH 44140 Attorney for Ancillary Personal Representative: ROBERT W. ANTHONY, Esquire Florida Bar No. 346918 FASSETT, ANTHONY & TAYLOR, P.A. 1325 W. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL 32804 Telephone: 407-872-0200 Facsimile: 407-422-8170 Email: ranthony@ fassettlaw.com Publish: August 29 and September 5, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

RUSSELL C. STEVRALIA 19594 Caloosa Street Sugarloaf Key, FL 33042 Attorney for Personal Representative: ERICA HUGHES STERLING, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 0519049 SPOTTSWOOD, SPOTTSWOOD, SPOTTSWOOD & STERLING, PLLC 500 Fleming Street, Key West, FL 33040 Tel. (305)294-9556 | Fax (305)504-2696 Primary: Erica@ SpottswoodLaw.com Secondary: DClynes@ SpottswoodLaw.com Publish: August 29 and September 5, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

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PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 19-CP-000083-P IN RE: ESTATE OF CAROL J. SHOUB, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of CAROL J. SHOUB, deceased, whose date of death was November 30, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Hwy., Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: August 22, 2019.

Personal Representative: Christine Mullholand 679 E. 2nd Avenue, Unit 10 Durango, CO 81301 Attorney for Personal Representative: Anthony A. Velardi, Esq. Florida Bar No. 113917 Patricia Gessel, Esq. Florida Bar No. 84328 Patricia Gessel, PL 99530 Overseas Hwy., Suite 2 Key Largo, FL 33037 Telephone: (305) 453-5277 Fax: (305) 453-4985 E-Mail: Anthony@ keylargolaw.com & Alonso.at12@aol.com Publish: August 22 & 29, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: CAK18720 DIVISION: Civil Windward Pointe II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs.

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NOTICE OF ACTION AS TO COUNT(S) II AGAINST DEFENDANT GIOVANNI RESTREPO AND MARIA INES RESTREPO To: GIOVANNI RESTREPO 5160 40TH STREET NORTHEAST NAPLES, FL 34120 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA MARIA INES RESTREPO 5160 40TH STREET NORTHEAST NAPLES, FL 34120 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and all parties claiming interest by, through, under or against Defendant(s) GIOVANNI RESTREPO; MARIA INES RESTREPO, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property herein described; YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to enforce a lien on the following described property in Monroe County, Florida: COUNT II Unit 5613, Week 27, Even Year Biennial 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”).

Contract No.: 2-15517 has been filed against you; and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on NICHOLAS A. WOO, Plaintiff’s attorney, P. O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH 43216-5028, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on the 22 day of 08, 2019.

Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Civil Division

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2019-CP00044-A IN RE: ESTATE OF DORIS C. YORK, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the ancillary estate of DORIS C. YORK, deceased, whose date of death was January 4, 2018, and whose social security number is XXX-XX-XXXX, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. The names and addresses of the ancillary personal representative and the ancillary’s personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s ancillary 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 ancillary 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 19-CP000013-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF SALLY T. STEVRALIA, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of SALLY T. STEVRALIA, Deceased, whose date of death was February 13, 2018, File Number 19-CP000013-K, is pending in the Sixteenth Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s Estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s Estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is August 29, 2019.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE # 19-CP-73-P IN RE: ESTATE OF MARY ILENE DRUM, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of, MARY ILENE DRUM, deceased, whose date of death was May 20, 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: August 29, 2019.

Personal Representative: Daniel Fulford 14160 NE 16th Ct. North Miami, Fl. 33181 Attorney for Personal Representative: Tom Woods, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 0525197 116 Porto Salvo Drive Islamorada, Florida 33036 Phone 305.664.2200

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION PLANTATION KEY FILE NO.: 19-CP-000081-P IN RE: ESTATE OF JEROME S. ROTH Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JEROME S. ROTH, deceased, whose date of death was June 23, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE 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: August 22, 2019.

Personal Representative: Stuart M. Roth 15449 Strathearn Dr. Delray Beach, Florida 33446 Attorney for Personal Representative: Kenneth Edelman Attorney Florida Bar Number: 796689 Edelman P.A. 2255 Glades Rd., Ste. 301E Boca Raton, FL 33431 Telephone: (561) 395-0500 Fax: (561) 338-7532 E-mail: Kedelman@ edelmanpa.com Seconday E-Mail: wcooper@edelmanpa. com; mmorris@ edelmanpa.com Publish: August 22 and 29, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 19-CP-56-M Middle Keys IN RE: ESTATE OF JULES I. BECKWITT, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Jules I. Beckwitt, deceased, whose date of death was June 20, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE

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County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME 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: August 22, 2019.

Personal Representative: Charlene P. Helba 120 Fireside Drive McMurray, Pennsylvania 15217 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway Marathon, FLORIDA 33050 Telephone: (305) 7436022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@ rewarnerlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@rewarnerlaw. com Publish: August 22 & 29, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on GLORIA LUZ VARGAS ARANGO, whose address is 109 DUVAL ST, APT B 2ND FLOOR, KEY WEST, FL 33040, on or before September 22, 2019, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 530 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter.

If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the 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 addresses 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 this 19th day of August, 2019 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Jaquelyn Fonseca Deputy Clerk Publish: August 22, 29, September 5 and 12, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

this Court at 302 FLEMING STREET, KEY WEST, FL 33040, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

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

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address 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: August 6, 2019 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Calvin Joseph Deputy Clerk Publish: August 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

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

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

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Captain Pip’s Marina & Hideway NOW HIRING: DOCK HAND with mechanic abilities.

Great starting pay. Drop off or mail application to: 1480 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 Or email: captpips@aol.com

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

Annual Rental in Key Colony Beach - 16 Clara Blvd. 1BR/1BA Duplex, newly remodeled, tile, W/D, a/c, No Smoking. $1,250/ month. F/L/S 216-288-8443 RENTED IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK!!

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 19-DR-728-K Division: Family GLORIA LUZ VARGAS ARANGO, Petitioner, and CADIR MEDINA CAMPO, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: CADIR MEDINA CAMPO Last Known Address: UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 19-DR-600-K Division: Family KERRY ANN GRAHAM JAMES, Petitioner, and GARFIELD HOWELL JAMES, Respondent, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: GARFIELD HOWELL JAMES Respondent’s last known address: 3732 PHASE 2 ROSSEAU DR, CORNWALL COURTS, ST JAMES JAMAICA 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 KERRY ANN GRAHAM JAMES, whose address is 913 A FORT STREET, APT. 104, KEY WEST, FL 33040, on or before SEPTEMBER 10, 2019, and file the original with the clerk of

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 2004 Toyota Camry XLE Sedan, 4 door, Silver, Cold A/C, 130k miles, sunroof, stereo radio, low mileage tires. Located in Marathon. $4,500 OBO 9 4 9 - 4 2 3 - 4 7 0 9 2013 Chrysler Convertible - Snowbird car. Only 18k miles, original owner, located in Marathon. $7,500 Text Angie at 409-370-0025 SOLD!!!

BOATS FOR SALE 2015 SeaFox Viper with a 200 Yamaha motor-100 hours just serviced, float on trailer, Garmin740s plotter/ depth finder, infinity blue tooth sound system, and vhf radio. Asking $38,900 OBO 305-393-1415 ‘95 Intrepid CC 28’ ‘98 Yamahas X225 - low hours. Too many options to list. Appraisal was $72,400 w/trailer. Asking $55,000 OBO. Located in Marathon.

Please call after 1pm (305) 743-6505

REDUCED 2000 HydraSports 230CC w/225HP Johnson. 470 hours. Many extras. Located in Big Pine Key. $10,000. 734-904-2818 SOLD

BOAT DOCKAGE Boat Dockage - 45 ft - Behind private house off Boot Key Harbor in Marathon. $15-$20/ ft. 30/50 amp avail. Call James 409-370-0025

EMPLOYMENT The 16th Judicial Circuit is seeking applicants for a Full-time Probation Officer in Marathon. This is responsible and professional work that ensures the effective supervision of defendants placed on misdemeanor probation and Back on Track supervision.

The core responsibilities of the position are to supervise defendants placed on misdemeanor probation or Back on Track supervision, to monitor compliance with court orders and prepare required documents and to make recommendations to the Court. Strong working relationships must be developed with members of the Judiciary and other related agencies and the public.

Salary is $37,500.00 annually, plus Monroe County benefits.

See complete job description at www.Keyscourts.net.

Interested applicants should submit a resume and a State of Florida Application to Personnel@Keyscourts.net or Personnel, 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida 33040. State of Florida applications and complete job description can be found at www.Keyscourts. net. The successful applicant will be required to pass a complete background check.

Applications are being accepted until the position is filled. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, disability or sexual orientation. EOE. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/ selection process, please notify us in at advance at 305-292-3423; to make call through the Florida Relay Center, you can dial 7-1-1 Plumbers in Paradise is looking for Experienced Service Plumber.

Fax Resume to (305) 853-0902 or email to bcenterprisesinc@msn. com or Apply in person at 93911 Overseas Highway, Tavernier Security Guard needed Full-time in Islamorada. Must have Driver’s License.

Keys Security, Lic# B2000155.

Call 305-684-0033.

Marathon Seawalls and Docks looking for Laborers w/CDL License. Please come to 210 20th Street to fill out application. 305-289-9393 Help wanted - Big Time Bait and Tackle competitive wages and working 30-40 hrs a week.

Contact manager Erich Yankovich 239-910-0878 Construction Supervisor needed in Upper Keys- Must have ability to schedule & organize multiple people & trades. Send resume to admin@cbtconstruct. com 305-852-3002 Experienced Carpenters needed in Upper Keys. Must have valid Driver’s License, Tools & Transportation.

3 0 5 - 8 5 2 - 3 0 0 2

Experienced Help Only needed for all positions.

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

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

Call 305-743-0844 today Superior Electric Hiring: Office Assistant Must have Quickbooks experience Bilingual a plus . Apply in person at 7849 Overseas Hwy, Marathon.

HIRED IN LESS THAN FIVE WEEKS! Looking for Crew Man for Lobster boat in Marathon area. Experience preferred.

Call after 5pm 305-2890792 and leave a message.

HIRED IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK!!

HOBBIES/COLLECT. IMMEDIATELY HIRING: Hideaway Cafe on Grassy Key: Food Runner, Busser, Dishwasher & Prep. Call for appointment 305-2891554.

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. 305-289-2070 City of Marathon - Job Openings: Building Inspector/Plans Examiner, Code Compliance Officer, Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee , Planner/ Sustainabilty Coordinator, Seasonal Customer Service Rep - Marina.

EOE, FULL BENEFITS w w w. c i . m a r a t h o n . f l. u s 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.

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

Furnished Room & Bath for rent in Marathon.

Available now. Full size bed. For Single Person Only. W/D, WIFI, Cable.

Shared living rm & kitchen.

No Alcohol/Drugs. $1000/ month incl. all util. $500 Security 305-850-9259 rlmcnavy59@gmail.com RENTED IN LESS THAN 3 WEEKS!

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT in Marathon: Office/Retail Space, 1500sf w/additional 2 covered porches incl. Open water views, US-1 frontage, $2700/month. Also small Office Space $500/month.

Wifi & Utilities included.

Onsite storage & or yard space avail prices by size.

Call 305-743-7277

PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches. Call 305-743-4578

Small office space available for rent. On U.S. 1 in Tavernier.

Conveniently located to everything. 305-394-0530

HOMES FOR RENT

RV LOT FOR RENT

Long-term rental available in Marathon August 1st.

1BR/1BA unfurnished 1/2 Duplex. $1,500/month + utilities.

F/L/S 305-481-6887

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w/private bathroom. TV, Waterfront, Pool/Jacuzzi, Laundry. $800/mo. incl. utilities.

305-280-3869.

RV Large Lot for Rent in Marathon. Includes 30 ft dock, $1,400/month + util. Key RV, 6099 Overseas Hwy #15-E. 760-5657210 or 760-574-4915

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

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305.743.0844

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER 58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning...Caring

The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. a division of

Dolphin Research Center currently has an exciting career opportunity for a full-time position in the Accounting Department. Reports directly to senior mgmt, position is responsible for accuracy, integrity & timeliness of organization’s financial & accounting records, reporting & disclosure. Duties include preparation of monthly & year-end financial statements & analysis, cash mgmt, budgeting/forecasting, capital budgeting/depreciation, & mgmt reporting. Position supervises a staff, is directly responsible for A/P & A/R,, Bank Reconciliations & Payroll. Successful candidate will be a hands-on self-starter able to work effectively in team-oriented environment & familiar w/all aspects of general accounting, & financial reporting & analysis. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & 5 - 8 yrs related exp (or equivalent exp) is required. Knowledge of MAS200 preferred. CPA and/or non-profit experience a plus. Should have experience in management with good people skills. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), vacation and paid holidays. Job description available at www.dolphins.org. E-mail your resume with salary requirements to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

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Behavioral Health Therapist Care Coordinator Case Manager Research Assistant Prevention Specialist

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RNs and LPNs (3 shifts) Behavioral Health Technicians (3 shifts) Peer Specialist Maintenance Specialist Driver CDL (base location flexible) Crisis Counselor Night Monitor (free housing!)

Personal Growth Center Counselor Behavioral Health Therapist

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER 58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning...Caring

VOLUNTEER RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Full Time/Permanent)

KEY LARGO

Dolphin Research Center has full-time/permanent opening for a Volunteer Resources Administrative Assistant. Duties include but not limited to process applications, assist w/volunteers & interns orientation & training. Must be responsible, organized & comfortable w/multitasking & demonstrate good team player skills. Good communications skills oral/written. Have basic computer skills w/PC-based applications (Windows & Microsoft Office Suite). Benefits include medical, life, disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, sick & holidays. Job description available at www.dolphins.org. E-mail cover letter, DRC application & your resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE

Community Action Team Leader (base location flexible) Background and drug screen req.

GREAT BENEFITS! Check out all available positions at: www.westcare.com EEOC/DFWP

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER 58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning...Caring

Education Registration and Enrollment Specialist Full-Time/Permanent

The Education Registration & Enrollment Specialist is involved from beginning to end with every group, individual student and/or parent who attends DRC Education programs, including on the phone or emailing, describing & promoting the programs, scheduling & registering students. Responsible for clerical responsibilities related to DRC’s Education department and assist with some administrative tasks for Dolphin Research Center Training Institute. Job description available at: www.dolphins.org. E-mail your resume and a DRC application to: drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE

NOW HIRING DOCK HAND

With Mechanic Abilities•Great Starting Pay Drop off or mail application to:

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DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER 58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL

Providing Sanctuary and a Forever Home Since 1984

Dolphin Research Center has open positions for: • Guest Services Staff (Full-Time Permanent) • Visual Communications Staff (Full-Time Permanent) Job description available at www.dolphins.org. E-mail your resume and a DRC application to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE

JOIN OUR TEAM! Now Hiring in Key West

Branch Manager III & Full-Time Teller

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Part-Time Facilities Coordinator/ Wagon Events Planner Apply at www.my100bank.com/careers EEO/AA/M/F/D/V Member FDIC

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

is now hiring for Afternoon & Evening Shifts.

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

We Buy Gold Locally!

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn Townsquare Mall Marathon

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FLIPPERS UP HARRY THE SEA TURTLE SET FREE

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n Aug. 22, curious residents crowded Higgs Beach to witness the release of Harry, an olive ridley sea turtle (uncommon in Floridian waters), which was rescued 6 miles offshore, floating and entangled in a fishing net. Harry sustained serious injuries and was emaciated and had low blood values. Bette Zirkelbach, manager of The Turtle Hospital, described his treatment: “broad spectrum antibiotics, IV nutrition, class 4 laser therapy, wound treatment, vitamins and a healthy diet of fish, shrimp and squid.” Harry made a “miraculous recovery,” and was released with a satellite transmitter for tracking purposes. They look forward to following his journey — you can too, on the turtle tracking page at www.turtlehospital.org.

— Weekly staff report

1. The crowd gathers in anticipation of Harry’s release. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly 2. Bette Zirkelbach and her Turtle Hospital team carry Harry to the ocean.

3. Bette coaxes Harry toward freedom.

4. Harry’s return to the water. We wish him luck!

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STUDENT OF THE WEEK

KEY WEST WEEKLY / AUGUST 29, 2019 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.

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What class has best prepared you for life after high school? I would say biology with Mrs. Smith. It sparked something in my mind, and I now plan to pursue my doctorate in the subject.

What advice would you give to underclassmen? Stick your foot in the door and deal with the rest later. Opportunities are right around the corner. You should bite off more than you can chew; it’s better than going hungry.

What is your favorite social medium, why, and whom do you follow? My favorite would be Reddit, because your feed will consist of popular content in a category you’ve subscribed to, not just popular figures posting things. I follow a number of very specific subreddits that range from financial data to magic tricks.

What do you want to be remembered for at Key West High School? I would like to be remembered for the passion that I have for the word. Any small discussion can lead to me getting excited and ranting.

What three things do you want to accomplish before your 10-year-highschool reunion? 1. I would like to bring some money back into the community that brought me up. 2. I would like to run a laboratory. 3. I would like to shake hands with world leaders.

Will you make the Keys your permanent home? Why or why not? No. I already consider the Keys as one of my homes. I hope I’ll find many more across the globe.

Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me … To hold a sense of pride in your community.

SENIOR

What organizations and activities are you involved with at KWHS? Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to focus on too many organizations/ clubs as I will be graduating with my twoyear degree at FKCC at the same time as my high school graduation, so my sole focus has been keeping up with the workload. I did play on the golf team as an underclassman, which was fun, but I can’t exactly call myself the next “Tiger.”

DANIEL DAVILA

Who has been your biggest inspiration at Key West High School and why? The custodians.

They’re some of the hardest working and most humble people we have at the school. I’ve never caught our custodial staff having a bad day.

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OCEAN KEY RESORT & SPA IS HIRING! • Reservations Agent • Account Payable/ General Cashier • Sous Chef • Shirt Shack Sales @ Sunset Pier

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Great pay, amazing benefits, & an awesome team!

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

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Marathon, Big Pine Key & Stock Island Locations $15 per hour to start 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).

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