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Participants in last year’s Florida Keys Poker Paddle. The fourth annual event happens Sept. 6-8, with the paddle set for 9 a.m. on Sept. 7. DOUG FINGER/Contributed

FUN FOR ALL Poker paddle set for Sept. 7 JIM McCARTHY

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t’s not a race. It’s a poker paddle.

Paddlers, families and those looking for a relaxing yet adventurous weekend can paddle 4 miles along the coast of Islamorada at the fourth annual Florida Keys Poker Paddle. Set for Sept.

6-8, participants paddle at their own leisure, making five stops along the Florida Bay and drawing a card at each, in hopes of getting the best poker hand.

Proceeds from the annual poker paddle go to assist veterans, first responders and their families. This year, organizer Cheryl McBay says funds will be donated to Gold Star Teen Adventures, which provides year-round outdoor adventure programs for the surviving youth of those who’ve lost their lives in the line of duty.

The purpose of the program is to provide healing, mentorship and adventure opportunities.

“This is our second year giving 100% of the proceeds to Gold Star Teen Adventures,” McBay said.

“It's an amazing not-for-profit that gives kids a chance to come down to the Keys to learn how to scuba dive, paddleboard and snorkel.”

On Friday, Sept. 6, from 5 to 9 p.m., stop by Casa Mar, located at MM 90, Oceanside, in Tavernier for a packet pick up at PADDLE! The Florida Keys. Check out the shop and grab a cold drink at Mar Bar.

On Saturday, Sept. 7, the poker paddle kicks off at 9 a.m. at Islamorada Library Beach, 84 Johnston Road, Islamorada. Drop off your gear any time after 7 a.m.

All cars will park across U.S.1 on Old Highway, but make sure to drop off any board, kayaks and gear before parking. Sheriff’s deputies will be on site to help escort people across the road.

Those who rented a paddleboard or kayak can find them on the beach.

From noon to 3 p.m., awards for three poker hands will happen at Florida Keys Brewing Co., 81611 Old Highway. Remember, it’s not a race. It’s a poker paddle.

Free lunch and a beer will be provided in the beer garden.

“Last year, paddlers saw turtles, manatees and dolphins on route,” McBay said. “The route is beautiful, and on the bay, paddlers are protected from the wind.”

A farewell breakfast will take place at Mangrove Mike’s from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and 20 percent off.

There will also be raffle drawings.

Sign up for the poker paddle by visiting www.paddleguru.com.

On Monday, Sept. 2, the registration price will go up.

“It's such a fun event and it's all for a great cause,” McBay said.

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“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 Hurricane Dorian as a “dry run” with 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 hurricane 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 future storms, we’ll have to bring in fewer outside resources, although we will always need help.”

Islamorada Fire Chief Terry Abel said the department preps throughout the year and revises storm plans all the time. He said the department continues to monitor the hurricane.

Per the National Hurricane Center’s forecast, Hurricane Dorian will grow into a Category 3 or better, and it’s due to make landfall along the Space Coast of Florida late Sunday night. Please continue to monitor the National Hurricance Center at nhc.noaa. gov.

—Jim McCarthy contributed to this report.

Thursday, Aug. 29 • Islamorada Village Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Founders Park Community Center, Islamorada.

• Regulators explained by Capt.

Sonny at 7 p.m. at Divers Direct, Key Largo.

Friday, Aug. 30 • CSHS football at 7 p.m. at Florida Christian, Miami.

Monday, Sept. 2 • Labor Day Service at 9 a.m. at Islamorada Hurricane Monument, Islamorada.

Tuesday, Sept. 3 • 2020 Census information seminar from 1 to 3 p.m. at Nelson Government Center, Key Largo.

Wednesday, Sept. 4 • Plant clinic from 9 a.m. to noon at Murray Government Center, Key Largo.

• Special call Islamorada village council meeting for first tentative budget hearing at 5:30 p.m. at Founders Park Community Center, Islamorada.

Wednesday, Sept. 4-8 • Womenfest, Key West.

Sept. 6-8 • Fourth annual Florida Keys Poker Paddle at 84 Johnston Road, Islamorada.

Saturday, Sept. 7 • First Saturday of the Month breakfast at 8 a.m. at Key Largo Civic Club, 209 Ocean Bay Drive, Key Largo.

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

CORRECTION The College of the Florida Keys received permission from the state Legislature two years ago to build 200 more beds. Last week’s article misstated that the college still needed permission.

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BRIEFLY Labor Day Service at Islamorada Hurricane Monument

The Matecumbe Historical Trust will hold its annual Labor Day service at 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 2, in memory of those who lost their lives 84 years ago to the day in the hurricane of Sept. 2, 1935. The service will be held at the Florida Keys Memorial, known locally as the Islamorada Hurricane Monument, located at MM 81.8. The service will include the invocation, presentation of colors, guest speakers State Rep. Holly Raschein and Islamorada Mayor Deb Gillis, recognition of special guests, singing the national anthem and “America the Beautiful” led by vocalist Dan Furmanik. History of the hurricane and monument will be given, followed by the placing of a memorial wreath, taps and a benediction. The service pays tribute to the civilians and war veterans who perished. The wreath is sponsored by Centennial Bank. More information is available from Barbara at 305-393-0940.

Paint-ins to be held at Key Largo library Paint-ins will be held in the Key Largo library’s community room from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4 and Wednesday, Sept. 25. A still life will be set up. Artists can bring in their paints, pencils, watercolors, pastels, etc. and create along with other artists. All levels are welcome.

The library will provide colored pencils for those who would like to use them. The Key Largo Library is located in the Publix Tradewinds shopping plaza, 101485 Overseas Highway, Key Largo. More info at 305-451-2396.

Time to make some ice cream At the Islamorada library's "Let's Make Ice Cream" event at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, children will be taught how to make their own vanilla ice cream. This gathering is free, and the library will provide the ingredients, including an assortment of toppings to enjoy with the freshly made dessert. All ages are okay, as long as the children are accompanied by an adult. Limit: 20 kids. Call 305664-4645 or come by the front desk to register.

Islamorada Library is located at 81830 Overseas Highway.

Tavernier Community Association to meet The Tavernier Community Association will conduct a general membership meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Tavernier Volunteer Fire Department located at 151 Marine Ave., Tavernier.

The meeting is open to the public and audience questions and comments are welcome. The Tavernier Community Association is organized to provide a voice to represent the needs and desires of the Tavernier community.

Bridge Run set for Nov. 9 The First State Bank Key Largo Bridge Run Half Marathon & 4-Mile Run/Walk presented by Keys Weekly is set for Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, with a 6 a.m. start time for the Half Marathon and a 7 a.m. start time for the 4-Mile Run/Walk. As the weekend approaches, the itinerary and excitement of things to do in the community continues to grow. More information is at www.keylargobridgerun. com, on Facebook at www.facebook. com/KLBridgeRun, or in your local Keys Weekly newspaper.

Haunt the Forest looking for participants The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is looking for businesses or organizations to “Help Haunt the Forest” during the 2019 Trunk or Treat and Haunted Hayride event to be held at Founders Park on Saturday, Oct. 26.

The Haunted Forest will be created again this year on property north of Founders Park. Each group will be assigned an area of the Haunted Forest to set up with their own spooky theme. Capt. Corey Bryan is organizing the event. Sheriff's officers and cadets are volunteering to fill the forest as roaming zombies. Hayrides begin at 6 p.m. with the "Not so spooky hayrides" for the little ones until 7 p.m., then everyone can turn up the scariness during the Haunted Forest Hayrides from 7 to 9 p.m.

Groups will be responsible for setting up their section and cleaning up after the event. No vehicles are allowed in the forest; the sheriff's office can help move larger items into the forest with their motorized carts.

The first Trunk or Treat was in 2018. This year’s event will have more activities, double the haunted hayrides, hot dogs, snow cones and more.

You can register at Islamorada. fl.us via the “Help Haunt the Forest” tab. More information is available from Mary Swaney at mary.swaney@ islamorada.fl.us or 305-664-6411.

‘The Voice’ contestant to perform in Islamorada Audra McLaughlin, a top contestant from season 6 of NBC’s “The Voice,” is performing on Monday, Sept. 2 at Heartbreakers Brewhouse, MM 81, oceanside, from 8 to 10 p.m.

The 26-year-old country soul singer/ songwriter was a member of Blake Shelton’s team, and her combination of powerhouse vocals and sweet demeanor took her all the way through the finals. Heartbreakers Brewhouse will be open for its last day of the season from 5 to 11 p.m.

SPORTS RECAP

Volleyball pulls out win over Key West The Lady Canes junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams each came out with victories in road games against Key West on Aug. 22.

The varsity team lost the first set 25-22, but came back strong in the second set, 25-14. The third set went back and forth, with the Canes coming through, 26-24. The fourth set saw long rallies as the Lady Canes won 25-22.

Libero Samantha Martinez had 15 digs and scored 5 aces. Carly Lindback, Riley Dobson and Elise Jordan were shutting down Key West hitters, with Lindback’s 10 kills, Dobson’s 11 kills and Jordan’s 7 kills.

“Defensively, the Lady Canes played well together and the chemistry was great to watch,” coach Kathy EtsHokin said.

“The intensity of the players was contagious,” she continued. “They wanted to win so badly and never gave up. We had a different lineup and we were missing one of our starters, but Ava Swanson stepped up and did wonderful.”

Camryn Ets-Hokin and Emma Brower racked up a total of 11 points from their serves and 33 assists as setters.

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MATECUMBE NAME IS CENTURIES OLD

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edro Menendez de Aviles is one of the more significant Spanish names associated not just with the Sunshine State, but also the Islamorada area.

In May 1565, King Phillip II assigned General Pedro Menendez 800 soldiers and settlers and orders to establish a Spanish presence along the Florida coast. It was Aug. 28, 1565, the Feast Day of St. Augustine, when Menendez and his fleet sighted land. On Sept. 8, Menendez came ashore and established the outpost declared St. Augustine — today considered the oldest continually occupied European city in North America.

Menendez would later cement his place in Florida Keys history when, in a letter written to King Charles II in 1573, he wrote asking for permission to enslave the local Indians who he described as hostile. He identified the Indians as those of Matecumbe. His use of the word Matecumbe in that letter to the King makes it one of the oldest recorded place names in South Florida.

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

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eadership Monroe County, the educational non-profit community leadership organization, announces its twenty-eighth year of programs with the selection of Class XXVIII. The program is aimed at residents who are active in leadership roles within the private sector, government, or community organizations. Through a series of one-, two- and three-day sessions over seven months, participants examine fundamental public and private segments throughout the county to inform and help them make quality leadership decisions which they can incorporate into their respective companies and organizations. The program also provides an environment for mutual awareness on community issues, which class members confront. Sessions begin Sept. 27 in Key West, with subsequent monthly classes, throughout the Keys, culminating with graduation in April 2020.

Leadership Monroe County is an independent non-profit, governed by a countywide 17-member board. Officers are: elected LMC alum president Henry Rosenthal, vice president John Johnson, secretary

CLASS XXVIII MEMBERS ARE: Angela Berube, owner, Conch Republic Body Essentials Jordan Budnik, executive director, Wild Bird Rehab Center Sarah Craven, legislative aide, Florida House of Representatives DeeDee Henriquez, Monroe County tax collector Tricia Hynes, educator Ally Kelley, Realtor, RE/MAX All Keys Realty Alison Kerr, public information officer, Florida Department of Health, Monroe County Cindy Lewis, deputy director, Keys Marine Lab Kimberly Matthews, senior director, strategic planning, Monroe County Jim McCarthy, editor, Upper Keys Weekly Jennifer McComb, incoming CEO, Community Foundation of the Florida Keys Matthew McJunkin, assistant ports director, City of Marathon Chris Moonis, city administrator, Key Colony Beach Heidi Morris, owner, UPS Store, Big Pine Key James Muro, emergency manager, Baptist Health/Mariners & Fishermen’s Hospitals Wil Pena, financial planner, Coastal Wealth Matt Pitcher, detective, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Elizabeth Schut, risk management/HR coordinator, City of Marathon Sherrie Schwab, executive director, Domestic Abuse Shelter David Smith, lieutenant, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Sam Steele, tax manager, Monroe County Tammy Viergutz, branch manager, Centennial Bank Shannon Weiner, deputy director, Monroe County Emergency Management Sean Brandenburg, chief of police, City of Key West — Contributed Lot 4 Preston Street

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Council to consider ‘Russell Cottage’ JIM McCARTHY

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home built after the 1935 Labor Day hurricane and indicative of early Keys wood-frame construction will get Islamorada Village Council’s consideration for historical designation at the Aug. 29 meeting at Founders Park Community Center.

The village’s Historic Preservation Commission is requesting historic designation for the “Russell Cottage,” located today near MM 81, bayside, at Green Turtle Hammock Preserve. Originally located behind the present-day post office, the building was constructed for John A. and Clifton Russell, who operated a post office and grocery store out of a building on Upper Matecumbe’s De Leon Avenue. The foundation is now posted with a marker.

The commission said the Russell Cottage provides an excellent example of Upper Keys architecture after the 1935 hurricane. Brad Bertelli, curator at the Keys History & Discovery Center and HPC member, said few houses from the period remain, which is why the Russell Cottage has been slated for historic designation.

“After the category 5 Labor Day hurricane leveled nearly all of Islamorada, the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, or FERA, in partnering with the Red Cross, came to the area and constructed the more familiar Hurricane, or Red Cross, Houses, for members of the community who lost their homes,” he said. “In addition to the 28 concrete homes built, two wooden structures were also built, with the Russell Cottage being one of them.”

The Russell Cottage is an example of the Florida Cracker Vernacularstyle architecture typified by a wood-frame house. It was widespread in the 19th century and is still a popular design theme for developers.

"Florida cracker" refers to colonial-era English pioneer settlers and their descendants. Since there was no air-conditioning, new immigrants to Florida had to depend on nature to get some relief from the heat.

The cottage is constructed with Dade County pine, which is a strong, dense and durable wood that, once dried, hardens and becomes largely impervious to termites or rot. Metal roofs, raised floors and straight central hallways from the front to back characterize Florida Cracker-style houses. Wide verandas or porches surrounded homes of this style, often wrapping around the entire home, to provide shade for their windows and walls.

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‘CONDUCTED IN BAD FAITH’ Judge rules against plaintiff over website accessibility JIM McCARTHY

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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.”

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 hearingor 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. In many cases, a plaintiff-lawyer team will file dozens of cases at once.

Monroe County has settled two such cases.

‘The third 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 because 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. People are now their own travel agents, booking their stays and cruises online. With smartphone applications, people can order their pizza from Domino’s or a sandwich from Subway.

Maneuvering through a website isn’t easy for everybody, however, especially those who can’t see, hear or handle a mouse or phone.

And it’s led to waves of ADA lawsuits in recent years against websites across the country, including here in the Keys where visitors often outnumber residents.

One Middle Keys businessman, who declined to be identified for the story, said since the ADA does not explicitly address online compliance, it is up to the courts to determine how standards apply to websites. He said he wanted to remain anonymous for fear of calling attention to the business, and opening it up to future lawsuits.

“This type of lawsuit affects every type of business; it’s a serious problem,” he said.

“Anybody with a website is exposed to this and that’s a reality.”

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 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.

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.

“There’s an opportunity for legislation.”

Bryan says Islamorada is in better compliance than others around the state, with a gold standard recognition for closed captioning and a fully accessible website. Bryan said the village is now getting ADA compliant in electronic document publishing.

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.

Read more about the ADA and the web at www.keysweely.com

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STUFFING THE TRUCK Bags full of school supplies filled the Key Largo Fire Department’s truck thanks to the community’s generosity and donations. On Aug. 24, the fire department and Key Largo EMS, along with Kmart, hosted the “Stuff-a-Truck” event at Kmart. For three hours, bags of supplies were coming in. Donations and collections will go to support Key Largo School. Fire trucks were on hand for families and kids to check out. Centennial Bank of Key Largo cooked free hamburgers and hotdogs. Pictured are members of the Key Largo Fire Department and representatives from Kmart and Centennial Bank. JIM McCARTHY/Keys Weekly

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The Monroe County Tourist Development Council has funding available to governmental entities and non-profit organizations for capital projects in Districts II, IV and V. The facility must have the primary purpose of promoting tourism and must fall into one of the following categories: Convention Center, Sports Stadium, Sports Arena, Coliseum, Auditorium, Aquarium, Museum, Zoological Park, Nature Center, Fishing Pier, Beach or Beach Park Facility, Channel, Estuary or Lagoon, Public Facilities in Accordance with Conditions Set Forth in the Florida Statute.

The deadline for receipt of applications is October 7, 2019 and applications must be downloaded from Demandstar (www.monroecountybids.com).

For more information please call the TDC Administrative Office at (305) 296-1552 and ask to speak with Ammie or Maxine.

• 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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How long do repairs , like installing a new phone screen, usually take you? Repairs take 15 minutes to an hour. People will call me up and ask me a price, and I can tell them a million dollars, and they gasp for second. But then when they hear it takes a half hour or so, they come here. Office Depot used to say drop off at 10 a.m. and pick up 7 p.m.

People want it fast. They can’t be without their phone.

What were you doing before you entered the phone fixing business? I worked for Napa for 17 years. I also worked for the county, fixing police cars, for seven years.

Where are you originally from?

Bronx, NY. What brought you to the Keys? I hated the cold living in New York. I had a chance to come to the Keys, and it worked out for the better.

What do you love about the Keys?

The people and the locals. It’s a big difference from New York City. I just like the small town. I’ve been here 22 years. I live by Harry Harris Park.

SCREEN SAVIOR Victor fixes phones fast JIM McCARTHY

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idn’t have a case on that iPhone when it went crashing face first on the pavement?

Did you drop it in water and now the screen won’t respond to your touch? Don’t worry, there’s a screen savior in town.

Inside the Marathon Gas station at MM 90, bayside, in Tavernier, Victor Figueroa is hard at work on a Monday morning repairing two iPhone screens.

The owner of Keys Smartphone Repair, Figueroa provides fast and professional smartphone and tablet repair.

And it’s not just screens. It’s also mics, speakers, batteries, charging ports, among other repairs. If the phone is functioning, there’s no need to hit the stretch for Miami if you need some repairs. At Keys Smartphone Repair, Figueroa has the parts needed to get that phone back up and running.

What’s something people don’t know about you? I’m a pretty open book. I know a lot of people, and a lot of people know me. I’m very social and I’m very friendly.

Full name? Nickname? Victor Figueroa. I have no nickname, but people always call me different names like Vincent, Hector and so on.

How did you get into the phone repair business? My wife, who was my girlfriend at the time, was going to trade up her phone to Sprint. They said they’d give her $300 towards it. She ended coming back to me to talk about it. When she comes home she drops her phone and breaks the screen. She comes back to Sprint and they said, ‘give me $10.’ I said I could fix that. A year later, I went through a course and got certified to fix phones. It’s been great. I’ve always been into tinkering — computers in high school to cars later on and then phones.

How many screens do you fix in a given week?

With screens, it depends. I would say 25-30 a week.

The best story you’ve heard while fixing a broken phone? I had a weird one where a guy said he was taking pictures in Africa and he said he was being chased and it fell out and it got ran over. I got a kick out of that one. I also had a sad, but really nice one, where a woman brought in her phone that she broke and wanted fixed. She said she had her dad’s last voicemail on it. After I fixed it, she turned it on and started crying. It felt good to bring back something sentimental for her.

When you’re not fixing phones, what are you doing? We have a 40-foot RV, so my family and I like to go RVing almost every weekend. We stay local and we usually go Friday to Sunday. It’s a change of pace from the house.

Do you have a favorite spot to go in the Keys? Sunshine Key RV is really nice. It’s big and there’s a lot to do.

What’s your go-to drink after a long day? I like vodka and water.

If you had a superhero power, what would it be? I would say flying, because I love to travel.

Finish these sentences …

My favorite sports team is … the New York Yankees.

My wife would tell you that I like to … be right.

If your phones needs fixing, come to Keys Smartphone Repair because … your phone gets fixed fast.

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HUNTING THE INVADER Lionfish Derby at Postcard Inn set for Sept. 13-15 JIM McCARTHY

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hey’re invasive, tasty and worth hunting for. From Sept. 13-15, Reef Environmental Education Foundation presents the final leg of the 2019 Lionfish Derby Series at Postcard Inn Resort and Marina.

The 10th annual Upper Keys Derby and Festival brings divers near and far in a lionfish hunt as they vie for prize money. At the same time, participants help to preserve native reef fish populations during a fun, competitive event to capture and remove as many invasive lionfish as possible.

“We’re all wanting to get rid of lionfish, but in a fun way. That’s why we have this competition,” said Moose Mussey, lead intern for REEF’s Invasive Species Program. “Team captains have to go to a meeting the night before the fishing starts, but generally most of the team members show up because they want to be updated on the lionfish world, and whether they’ve increased or decreased, and new techniques to hunt.”

Teams hunt for several awards — most caught, the largest and smallest. There’s also a golden fish raffle award. Mussey said teams get the chance to watch event scorers add up their catches.

“A lot of locals take part in this event, but we get people who travel from South Carolina and Georgia as well,” she said.

For over a decade, REEF has joined the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and the dive community to provide hands-on opportunities for “citizen scientists.” These sustainability-focused individuals actively remove the invasive, voracious species introduced to Florida waters during the 1980s, lessening the pressure on existing reef fish ecosystems and providing a healthy new food source for human consumption. Over 40,000 lionfish have been removed during REEF-supported derbies.

At REEF, one of its main programs focuses on invasive species like lionfish. Through REEF’s Volunteer Fish Survey, in which citizen-scientists go out and count fish, Mussey said people started to see invasive species like lionfish showing up.

“They were spotted through our REEF Lionfish are voracious predafish surveys and we figured out that we tors, shown to eat native fish and had a real problem,” she said. “Since we’re crustaceans in large quantities, centered around conservation, we’ve including both ecologically and created programming to remove invasive economically important spelionfish. We have workshops on lionfish cies like snapper. “They always and how to properly handle them. We also want to eat way more than they do educational programming with schools, should,” said Moose Mussey, lead doing things such as lionfish dissection intern for REEF’s Invasive Species and making lionfish jewelry.” program. They’re not known to Lionfish derby teams of up to four have any native predators, and people can register online, for $120 per they’re capable of reproducing team. A mandatory team captains’ will be year-round with unique reproducheld at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13. Its tion mechanisms not commonly focus is on lionfish ecology, best collecting found in native fishes. Lionfish can tools, safe handling and techniques and survive in a variety of habitats in permits and regulations, so all team memfresh and saltwater. They can be bers are encouraged to attend. found in the mangroves and 80Derby participants can hunt from plus feet deep. sunrise to sunset Saturday, Sept. 14, and sunrise to 1 p.m. Sunday Sept 15, collecting lionfish by netting or spearing while on SCUBA, snorkeling or free diving, following all federal and state fishing regulations.

Participants can dive from a private vessel or with a professional dive operator. Islamorada Dive Center is offering a lionfish hunting charter the weekend of the derby for teams that wish to participate but don’t have a boat. Fishing location is not limited.

All fish are to be turned in at the scoring station by 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, at the Tiki Bar at Postcard Inn Resort and Marina, MM 84, oceanside. Games, crafts, raffle prizes, team scoring, live music and other activities are open to public from noon to 4 p.m. REEF staff will offer lionfish fillet and dissection demonstrations, and local Postcard Inn chefs will provide cooking demonstrations and tastings.

More information is at REEF.org or 305-852-0030.

Sisters Colette, 4, and Parker Blanche, 7, practice spearing plush lionfish at the derby in April. Their dad, Steve Blanche, is a local fisherman who came out to support his friends and to appreciate how much good the derby does to clean up local waters from this invasive species. TIFFANY DUONG/Keys Weekly

Ellie Place, the conservation coordinator at REEF, measures lionfish as they come in.

Place was excited to see so many people get involved in conserving marine environments and called the derbies very successful in controlling the lionfish invasion in the Keys.

Randy Klein Gross collects the spines from locally-caught lionfish to make jewelry that brings awareness about this invasive species. "The amazing thing about the Keys is that people rally together to tackle this problem," says Gross.

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What does “a good education” mean to you? I think it means being challenged on what you’re learning and being interested in what you’re learning so you’re not just learning to pass but to gain knowledge.

What is the dumbest rule at your school? The best? I’d say dress code for dumbest. I like that juniors and seniors can go off campus for lunch.

What is something you know now that you didn’t know when you were a freshman? I know how to better prepare for tests.

What organizations and activities are you involved with at Coral Shores and why are they important to you? I’m in cheerleading, soccer, tennis, National Honor Society, Math Club, Interact Club, Environmental Club, UNICEF club and Special Olympics Club.

What are your plans after high school? My plans are to go to a four-year college and go into med school.

What do you hope to be remembered for at CSHS? I hope to remembered for my hard work.

What is one favorite way to spend your spare time? Hanging out with friends.

Will you make the Keys your permanent home? Why or why not? No, I want to go somewhere like a city where there’s more job opportunities. And I also want to experience what it’s like living with four seasons.

What three things would you like to accomplish before your 10year reunion? Have a stable job, have a dog and have a home.

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KEYS SPOTLIGHT

LIVING LEGACY

Museum built out of couple’s diving passion, love for one another JOHN CHRISTOPHER FINE www.keysweekly.com

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he History of Diving Museum at MM 83, bayside, in Islamorada is more than a building to house memorabilia. It’s a living legacy dedicated to preserving history and sharing knowledge about humans in the underwater world.

Its origin stems from an emergency room doctor and a surgeon — a husband and wife from Ohio who took up diving to escape the stresses of medicine.

Sally and Joe Bauer took an interest in scuba diving in the 1960s. In the late 1960s they purchased their first diving helmet, and on that day, they contracted an incurable disease – the collection bug bit them. The helmet was made by Siebe Gorman from the United Kingdom and is now on display at the museum. Collecting diving helmets became a passion for the two. Along the way, they gathered many other pieces of equipment that was, at one time, state of the art — gear that enabled ocean exploration, discovery and underwater work. Joe Bauer died in April 2007, just two years after the couple founded the History of Diving Museum.

“We always planned to have a rotating exhibit, one that can travel,” Sally said. “My husband framed an eight-foot door with that in mind. Our new project will demolish five storage units.”

When Joe and Sally bought a self-storage building to develop the museum, they were not allowed to tear down the units and build everything all at once. The building was remodeled to withstand hurricane winds, a critical requirement in the Keys. It is enhanced with a mural and a diver’s monoplace decompression chamber, hard hat gear and artistic sign outside.

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the Bauers’ collection of some 2,500 rare books about diving and ocean exploration.

The collection of diving artifacts is one of the largest in the world. The library, available to members and researchers, is also unique, with the oldest book dating to 1535. The room is beautifully appointed with dark wood and glass-fronted shelves. The library is used for teaching programs and free seminars held the third Wednesday of every month.

How did two successful physicians go from serving medical needs in Ohio to the Florida Keys? To hear Sally tell it, it was a series of steps. First, scuba diving in the Keys in the mid-1960s, then collecting tropical fish, then starting a salt-water aquarium club in Ohio, then retiring to Islamorada in 1997.

The couple always expanded their collection of antique diving gear. Finally they built and opened the museum in 2005.

One of Sally’s ideas for a traveling exhibit is to feature sponge diving. “Key West sponge fishermen did it by hooking from boats,” she said. “Greek sponge divers out of Tarpon Springs were helmet divers. There was significant and often deadly rivalry between them.

The Greek divers said the hookers were tearing up the bottom.

“Another idea for a traveling exhibit incorporates diving equipment used in advertising,” she continued. “We have an old Pepsodent toothpaste ad from the 1930s that features a secretary wearing a diving helmet to ward off ‘morning breath.’ It is funny and creative how they made these ads.”

Sally is a member of the Women Divers Hall of Fame. She hosted the WDHOF group at the museum recently, with a reception around the swimming pool and beautiful gardens at her home. University students have stayed in the guest house that was once a cottage for her mother. Sally’s life is filled with energy.

“I don’t dive much any more,” Sally says.

“Two problems. I live right by the ocean so we could go out any time; however, when we started the museum, Joe used to say we worked 28 hours a day, 8 days a week.

I’ve always suffered from motion sickness. I thought in my old age it would get better. It didn’t. I look out and if I see one wave, I get sick.”

Sally didn’t dwell on the loss of Joe for long. It was happy memories, not sadness, that she shared. “We did fish studies underwater. We studied sex underwater,” she said.

“We studied the sexual behavior of ornamental aquarium fish. It can’t be done here in the Keys because people collect fish. We did it in Cayman. To this day I can take you to a spot where a male queen angelfish sleeps with his harem of females.”

Sally says descendants of famous helmet makers, a grandson of the Galeazzi family

and grandson of Antony Lerios made some of their favorite diving helmets.

“They came from Greece and mentored under Avgerinos.” Sally picked up her glasses to read inscriptions on the helmets made especially for the Bauers by descendants of great helmet makers from Italy and Greece.

The History of Diving Museum is a living legacy that Joe and Sally Bauer created out of their love for each other and a passion for history and historical diving equipment. The museum houses a unique collection that will be enjoyed by generations of visitors. Programs and events at the museum and Sally’s planned traveling exhibit will continue to generate interest and inspire future pioneers of ocean exploration.

Sally Bauer at her oceanside home. CONTRIBUTED

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‘LEAVE A BIG, HUGE, STOMPING FOOTPRINT’

MUCARSEL-POWELL BACKS NOAA BLUEPRINT REVIEW

Lad Akins, chapter director for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, strives to reinforce the sanctuary’s mandate to balance use and preservation of marine resources.

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newly-formed foundation is setting out to support the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary by connecting people to the ecosystem and inspiring stewardship.

Lad Akins, chapter director of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, recently spoke to the local Key Largo community during Florida International University’s Ocean Life Series lecture at the Murray Nelson Government Center. Akins is a longtime advocate for Florida Keys waters, serving as founding executive director of the Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF). He’s currently the CEO of Blue Earth Conservation. He began the presentation by outlining the goals of the foundation, which formed this year.

“We’re here to support the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary as a nonprofit in ways they cannot do as a governmental organization,” he said. “We want to be a sounding board for the community and the sanctuary.”

The foundation has four main priorities: restoration, community engagement, infrastructure, and compliance. Akins discussed realworld actions the foundation hopes to take within each category. For restoration, the foundation will support current efforts to restore the marine environment through the funding of restoration partners and research, the promotion of successful efforts, and active participation.

Akins made clear that restoration doesn’t mean just corals, but rather the entire reef ecosystem.

To engage the community, the foundation will run public service

announcements, media campaigns, educational talks and perhaps even a dive program to get volunteers into the sanctuary. Akins encouraged community members to become active stakeholders in the management of the sanctuary. Lisa Symons, regional response coordinator with the sanctuary, agreed.

“We’re looking at the community to help us steward these resources.

We need your help to watch out for a particular patch of reef, to remove invasives, and to keep an eye out,” she said. “It’s going to be a long-term project, and we can’t do this without you.”

As for infrastructure improvements, Akins discussed the need for more mooring buoys, vessels, signage letting people know they’re in a sanctuary zone, and an interpretive center that would welcome visitors upon entering the Keys. A rotating buoy system and a mobile phone application were also suggested.

Finally, the foundation will look to use technology, awareness and increased enforcement capacity to bolster regulatory compliance. Akins acknowledged, “Officers don’t have enough people, equipment, and fuel.

We’ll be working with the sanctuary and law enforcement to find out what they need and how we can make their jobs better and more effective.”

Akins concluded the talk with hope and an invitation to everyone in the room to “be a part of the solution.”

“Quite often we are told we want to minimize our footprint; we don’t want to leave a mark on the environment,” he said. “And I would challenge you to leave a footprint. We want to leave a big, huge, stomping footprint so that when we are gone, people will say that we were here and that we made it better than it was.”

“The coral reef ecosystem drives our economy and our local way of life,” Akins continued.

And while coral reefs make up only 0.25% of the seabed, they harbor 25% of nursery life for the ecosystem.

U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell speaks with Amanda Netburn and Lisa Symons from the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary before addressing the Sanctuary Advisory Council members and the public. TIFFANY DUONG/Keys Weekly

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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. Murcasel-Powell 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. I want to be involved.”

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Mayor Deb Gillis is excited to welcome back locals and visitors to Anne’s Beach. JIM McCARTHY/Keys Weekly

From left, County Commissioner David Rice, Ana Hernandez, village procurement and grants administrator, and Mary Swaney, assistant to the village manager and public information officer.

t MM 73.5, oceanside, new boardwalk and pavilions at Anne’s Beach welcome back locals and visitors. And while Irma’s mark is still visible with bare trees, there’s new life for one of the notable visiting spots in Islamorada.

On Aug. 23, the community came out for a ribbon cutting and the official reopening of the beach named after Anne Eaton, Lower Matecumbe resident and environmentalist.

In 2017 before Irma hit, the village of Islamorada was planning to repair and replace deteriorated infrastructure at the facility. Obtaining funds from the Tourist Development Council, the village went ahead and bid the project out. Seventeen days before Irma hit, the village signed a contract for the design.

Then Irma made landfall, wiping out the boardwalk, pavilions and damaging the parking lot. What was initially going to be a repair and upgrade project turned into a complete reconstruction.

“It (Irma) did a lot of the demo work so we didn’t have to,” Mayor Deb Gillis said.

With 1,300 feet of new boardwalk, six pavilions, new parking lots and a restroom facility on the north end, the project came in at $1.6 million. Island Villa Construction and Teak Esslinger were the ones that put the facility back together in a more resilient state.

Among the officials at the ribbon cutting were members of village council, DAC IV Chair Patti Stanley, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Judy Hull, Sara Craven on behalf of state Rep. Holly Raschein and County Commissioner David Rice.

“It’s a wonderful re-addition to your city,” Rice said.

An aerial view of Anne’s Beach in Islamorada. While Irma’s mark is still visible, Anne’s Beach is open with new boardwalk, pavilions, picnic tables, parking lots and restrooms. DAVID GROSS/Contributed

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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

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6

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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

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**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.

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Collection Disposal Recycling** Total with Increase 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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KEYS SPORTS

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / AUGUST 29, 2019

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

CARLY LINDBACK

The Coral Shores High School varsity cheerleading showcases awards received during the NCA Cheerleading competition. CONTRIBUTED

TOP CHANT TEAM

Carly Lindback, a senior standout on the Coral Shores volleyball team, is the inaugural Upper Keys Weekly Female Athlete of the Week. Lindback, who plays opposite hitter, led her team to a huge comeback win over county rival Key West on Aug. 22. She has been a starter and standout for the Hurricanes since 9th grade.

Lindback also stars in the classroom — with a 4.02 weighted grade point average — and she has been widely lauded for her exemplary work in various Upper Keys Foundation community service initiatives. Lindback has been extremely active in her work with Special Olympics each of the past four years and is currently a member of the Special Olympics Club.

In addition to playing volleyball for Coral Shores, Lindback plays club ball for The Tribe in Pompano.

“Carly comes from a family of outstanding athletes,” said volleyball coach Kathy Ets-Hokin. “Her parents understand the value of sports and they are extremely supportive of the team.”

On a related note, Lindback has decided on a college and will be signing her letter of intent in the coming weeks. The Upper Keys Weekly will cover that signing in a future edition.

Cheerleading squad gets an array of awards JIM McCARTHY

jim@keysweekly.com

T

hey’re cheering on the Coral Shores High School varsity football team and igniting the crowd during halftime under the Friday night lights. But before the season even began, the high school varsity’s cheerleaders showed that they’re a team to be reckoned with.

This past summer, the cheerleading team, coached by Dominique Hickory, trekked to the Bonaventure Resort and Spa in Weston for the National Cheerleading Association cheerleading camp. It was no vacation for the girls, as they worked from morning to night during the threeday camp perfecting their skills and learning new cheers, chants and stunts.

Hickory said the girls’ talent and hard work were on full display during evaluation and competition. Best of all, the team came away the top team in the chanting division.

Going up against nine schools of varying sizes and divisions, the cheerleading team received the Team Stunt S.A.F.E. Award, Team NCA accreditations, and overall most improved, which earned the team not just a trophy, but a Gatorade cooler for the sidelines. Not only did they come home with all sorts of awards, but they also received a bid to the national competition in Dallas.

“I cannot tell you the feeling of pride I had for these girls when they were receiving all their awards this year,” Hickory said. “Their faces told me everything. They were proud of what they were able to accomplish at camp.”

Along with team performances, there were individual accomplishments and nominations for perfect cheer, chant, dance, jumps, tumbling, stunts and leadership. Several girls on the cheerleading team were nominated this year, including Emma Kost, Heather Manfre, Annika Needham, Alana Byrd and Julie Powers, who also made the All-American Cheer Team.

“These girls are going to do great things, and I cannot wait to watch them grow into young ladies,” Hickory said.

Hickory’s work also is garnering attention.

For the second year, she was a recipient of the Lawrence “Herkie” Herkimer award for exemplifying unity, kindness, sportsmanship, team spirit, leadership and being an all-around role model to shape and mold the girls into respectful young women.

“I try and instill these values into my team, as I find coaching isn’t just being great at what you do, but also bettering some lives and being an example of respect, community and compassion for all the students and athletes,” she said. “I hope when they too grow up these actions carry on through them.”

GAGE DENNIS Gage Dennis, a senior wide receiver and strong safety for the Coral Shores football team, is the first Upper Keys Weekly Male Athlete of the Week. Dennis, a three-year starter for the Canes, has led the team in receptions each of the first two games, collecting six passes for 42 yards against Coral Park and five passes for 81 yards against LaSalle.

Dennis has received high praise from his coaches for his off-season training and exemplary leadership. Defensive coordinator and associate head coach Herbert James said, “Gage has really stepped up as a leader. He led our off-season training program and transported teammates to workouts on a daily basis.

He’s been a very positive role model on and off the field.

Head coach Alphonso Bryant added, “We are a very young team, so the leadership and example Gage provides is invaluable.”

Dennis was also recognized for his efforts in The Upper Keys Foundation’s community service program.

He has committed numerous hours to coral reef cleanup efforts.

“My family owns Captain Pete’s Pro Shop and I work there every weekend, which has helped me to understand the critical importance of our coral reefs,” he said. He also helped assemble work crews among football teammates after Hurricane Irma. They went “from house-to-house, just helping out any way we could.”

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES

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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.

Publish: August 29 and September 5, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

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.

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

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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

43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: August 29 & September 5, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

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.

Stephanie Carol Miller, et al.

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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.

Personal Representative:

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

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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.

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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

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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

Large RV Lot for rent in Marathon. Full hook up. $800/month plus utilities.

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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

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

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

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

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

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SEASON OPENER

LaSalle tops Canes

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he Coral Shores Hurricanes opened their regular season on Aug. 23 at home against the LaSalle Royal Lions in a nonconference game. Despite a loss, the Canes showed sparkS on the offensive side, led by sophomore quarterback Brian Lesko, freshman running back Chris Cooper, who broke a 65-yard run in the third quarter, and senior wide receiver Gage Deninis. The Canes head on the road on Friday, Aug. 30 to face Florida Christian in a conference game.

— Weekly staff report DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly 1. Coral Shores quarterback Brian Lesko sets to throw while under pressure from LaSalle defender Dominique Vidal during the first quarter at Coral Shores High School.

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2. The Hurricanes’ Nick Berrios is tackled during the game against LaSalle.

3. LaSalle offensive lineman Yaniel Rodriguez makes the block for teammate Deondre Dozier (3) on Hurricane defenders Nick Berrios (9) and David Prouty (52).

4. Hurricanes running back Chris Cooper breaks for a 65-yard run during the game against LaSalle at Coral Shores.

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5. The Hurricanes offense looks to the sideline for the next play.

6. Coral Shores defender Ozain Martinez (62) fights off a block to make the tackle on LaSalle’s Kiondre Glinton (1) during the third quarter.

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CORAL COVE OFFERS PRE-CONSTRUCTION PRICES NOW AND YOU CAN CLOSE BY YEAR'S END. There's still time to make your own finish selections on brand new waterfront houses in Islamorada and be in a completed and closed home by the end of the year.

• Private Pools • Quality Construction • Vacation Rentals Permitted But hurry, construction is moving quickly and we ONLY HAVE TWO UNITS LEFT. Our Model is OPEN • Come Tour Today 81906 Overseas Highway Islamorada, FL 33036 MM 81.5 Call Danny Sanchez at (305) 896-7253 or Ralph Sanchez (305) 304-0090, Century 21, All Keys, Inc. www.coralcoveislamorada.com