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MANDY MILES

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nother holiday season is upon us, and we know adults are thankful for things like their health, family and fantasy football trades. But it’s always fun to see what kids come up with. So when Keys Weekly encountered a well-staffed lemonade stand just off Flagler Avenue two days before Thanksgiving, we asked a supervisory adult if we could take the kids’ pictures, and then we asked the kids…

What are you most thankful for this Thanksgiving?

“I’m most thankful for animals and everything that’s alive.”

— Oliver Nedbal, age 6

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— Mishi Nedbal, age 9

“I’m thankful for my friends, my family, and everything, really.”

— Eva Norwood, age 10

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The South American country of Colombia is Florida’s second-largest export market. With $7 billion in twoway trade, Florida accounts for 24 percent of all U.S. trade with Colombia — more than any other state.

— Source: Enterprise Florida

ON THE COVER More than 50 volunteers from the Key West Police Department, U.S. Coast Guard and Sunrise Rotary Club unloaded more than 500 Christmas trees for the MARC House’s annual tree sale. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly

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SPECIAL DELIVERY TRUCK DELIVERS 500+ CHRISTMAS TREES

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he line of volunteers stretched for more than a block down Seminary Street on the morning of Nov. 26, when a refrigerated truck from North Carolina delivered about 550 Douglas firs for this year’s annual Christmas tree sale.

The MARC House (Monroe Association for Remarkable Citizens) has been selling Christmas trees as its major annual fundraiser for 35 years, said executive director Diana Flenard.

The truck arrived at 8 a.m., and volunteers from Sunrise Rotary, Key

West Police Department and the U.S. Coast Guard had it emptied within 40 minutes.

“Same time next week for the second delivery?” Flenard called out hopefully as the happy elves toted the aromatic trees and stacked them wherever they were told.

The organization that provides training and jobs to adults with developmental disabilities will hold its tree sale from 9 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. every day until all the trees are sold.

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Key West Police Officer Joe Tripp totes two Christmas trees, as Officer Alex Rodriguez and Sunrise Rotarian Jim Scholl continue doling them out to a line of volunteers. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly

a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 and then one last one on Monday, Dec. 9, so the tabletop-sized trees for our auction on Dec. 10 are as fresh as possible,” said Gordon Ross, longtime development director for MARC, who will retire in February. “Each delivery has about 500 to 575 trees, and they’re all from a sustainable Christmas tree farm in North Carolina.”

In addition to the trees, the MARC Plant Store is also overflowing with red and yellow poinsettia, decorated and plain wreaths, mistletoe air plants, tropical Christmas palms and a gift shop filled with ornaments and holiday decorations.

The MARC Plant Store and Christmas Tree Lot are located at 1401 Seminary St. Call 305-852-3282 or go to MarcHouse.org for information.

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THE JOLLY ROGER FLIES AGAIN

KEY WEST HISTORY

The Jolly Roger flies at the Museum of Sunken Treasure. FLORIDA MEMORY PROJECT/Contributed

BRAD BERTELLI

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hile the presence of pirates on the island chain is largely fiction, as there are only a handful of documented cases, it can be confirmed that, once upon a time, an official pirate flag did fly over the Florida Keys. It was neither during the Golden Age of piracy, nor even during the incline of piracy in the early 19th century, but the 1940s.

The bona fide Jolly Roger was discovered off the coast of Ecuador by the father of modern treasure diving, Art McKee. McKee would let the flag fly over his Museum of Sunken Treasure located on Plantation Key in the Upper Keys. The flag would later be acquired by Dick Holt, who did some preservation work on the weathered flag.

Pat Croce purchased the Jolly Roger in 2001 and sent it to the University of Pennsylvania where it was more fully restored to its former glory. Croce would display the flag in Key West, at his Pirate Soul museum. The museum, as well as the flag, has since moved to St. Augustine where it is currently exhibited.

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

SAVE THE DATE See pages 18 and 19 for a list of upcoming holiday events.

Thursday, Nov. 28 • Key West Farmers Market at 10 a.m., Truman Waterfront, Key West.

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A Touch of Grey and a Ton of Music

Saturday, Nov. 30 • Holiday Artisan Fair for Small Business Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Studios of Key West.

• Key West Out of the Darkness Walk for suicide prevention. Register at 10:30 a.m., walk starts at 12 p.m., Truman Waterfront Amphitheater, Key West.

• End Of Hurricane Season lagBurning Ceremony, 5 to 7 p.m. at Truman Waterfront Park, Key West.

• Small Business Saturday.

Sunday, Dec.1 • World AIDS Day & Candlelight Walk, 4:30 p.m., begins at Key West City Hall.

• Key West Artisan Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Higgs Beach.

Wednesday, Dec. 4 • Pearl Jam - A Tribute, 5:30 P.M. at The Green Parrot, Key West.

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Dec. 5-7 • 3rd Annual COAST is Clear Music & Arts Festival, all day at various venues in Key West’s Bahama Village neighborhood.

Thursday, Dec. 5 • Rumors: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute, 8 p.m. at Key West Theater.

Saturday, Dec. 7 • Key West Hometown Holiday Parade, 7 p.m., Truman Avenue Duval Street.

JEANNE KETCHER and HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE MIDDLE KEYS

Friday, Dec.13 • Heart & Bones: A One-Night Art Show, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Mocking Bird Studio, Key West.

Habitat’s mission is to build and create affordable home ownership for hard working families in the Middle Keys.

Saturday, Dec.14 • A Positive Step’s 12th annual 5K Rudolph Red Nose Run at 7 a.m., Southernmost Beach Café, Key West.

Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys counts on Jeanne to paint, help with fundraisers, hang drywall or anything else that is needed.

Keys Weekly, Ocean Wellness Spa, and CFFK.

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COMIC RELIEF POUNDSTONE RETURNS TO KEY WEST THEATER

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he’s quick, sarcastic and so relatably funny, Paula Poundstone creates an instant connection with her audiences everywhere.

Whether she’s making you laugh or making others laugh at you, it’s all in good fun.

Following last year’s successful show, Poundstone returns to the island for one show only on Saturday, Dec. 7 at The Key West Theater. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.

Late arrivals will be subject to severe and public ridicule.

“I remember last year when I was there I was sort of amazed and a little appalled at the ads on the tables for the injections to cure hangovers,” Poundstone told Keys Weekly during an interview last week. “That just blew me away that people actually make plans to drink so much they’ll need an actual injection to feel better.

How does that work?”

A reformed drinker, Poundstone will not lack for material while she’s in Key West. “I’m so glad my good ol’ days are over,” she said. “I hate needles.”

Poundstone is a humorist, author and comedian known for her clever, observational humor and spontaneous wit.

When she isn’t collecting hotel soaps while on tour or paneling on NPR’s #1 show, “Wait, Wait...Don’t Tell Me!” she hosts the popular podcast, “Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone,” a comedic field guide to life, complete with taste tests, cats of the weeks and leading experts in everything from beekeeping to ping pong to prosopagnosia — yes, it’s a real thing, a rather interesting thing, too.

(Go ahead, we’ll wait for you to Google it.)

Poundstone’s stand-up credentials are endless. She also famously provided backstage commentary during the 1992 presidential election for “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and was the first woman to host the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

In 2017, Poundstone released her second book, “The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search For Human Happiness,” in which she offers herself up as a guinea pig in a series of thoroughly unscientific experiments.

Kirkus Reviews called the book “a deeply revealing memoir in which the pathos doesn’t kill the humor — delivers more than it promises.”

The book debuted at #1 on the Amazon Bestsellers List in Humor, and the audiobook was one of five finalists for 2018 Audio Book of the Year. The book was recognized as one of eight semi-finalists for the Thurber Prize for American Humor, the highest recognition of the art of humor writing in the U.S. Poundstone can be heard on the big screen as “Forgetter Paula” in Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out, winner of the 2017 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film. She has also starred in her own series on both HBO and ABC, is included on Comedy Central’s Top 100 Comics of All Time and won an American Comedy Award for Best Female Stand-Up. In February 2019, Poundstone’s stand-up special, “Cats, Cops and Stuff” was named by TIME Magazine and Tig Notaro as one of The 5 Funniest StandUp Specials Ever.

Poundstone lives in Santa Monica, California with, honestly, her 14 cats: Clue, Oreo, Luigi, Jem, Belle, Brittle, Mrs. Feziwig, Wednesday, Severus, Tonks, Theo, Sham Wow, Harrison and Hardy.

— Contributed

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JOHN ANDOLA www.keysweekly.com

ON YOUR LEFT...

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he courtesy warning often alerts a bicyclist or pedestrian of a bicycle that’s approaching from behind and is about to pass on the left.

With an estimated 14% of the island’s population now riding a bike to and from work, officials are taking a closer look at some residents’ concerns.

Traditional bicycles, tricycles, electric bikes, power skateboards, scooters and unicycles, and everything else on wheels share the city’s rights-of-way with pedestrians and motorists. Two-wheeled technology is developing quickly and recent years have seen Key Westers trying it all.

E-BIKE CONCERNS Bikes in general and electric bikes in particular have become a major topic of discussion and concern in the Southernmost City. Many people complain that too many electric bicyclists fail to follow the “rules of the road,” and travel too swiftly and silently to share the sidewalks safely.

Florida law caps the speed for sidewalk use at 20 mph. As long as an e-bike maxes out at 20 mph, it’s allowed on the sidewalk.

The law also states that an electric-assisted pedal bike that maxes out between 20 and 30 mph is considered a Class E moped and requires a license and registration. Those bikes, however, are allowed on sidewalks if only under pedal power, the law states.

It’s these discrepancies and technicalities that are frustrating law enforcement officers and government officials, most of whom have been hearing complaints and concerns about the quick and quiet electric bikes.

Key West Police Chief Sean Brandenburg and Officer Alex Gaufillet, traffic unit coordinator, both acknowledged the messy situation and they share the same concerns as many civilians about the electric-bike technology. But the technology and transportation industries move exponentially faster than government, and state laws don’t keep pace with the marketplace.

CITY TARGETS E-BIKES, SAFE STREETS This bike rack on Smathers Beach is rarely used. JOHN ANDOLA/Keys Weekly

Police and many city commissioners say education is essential to protecting those who use the streets and sidewalks. The police department recently conducted a major bike event at local schools focusing on fun and safety.

Commissioner Billy Wardlow said electric bikes today “go way too fast for being on a sidewalk and the riders seem to have no respect for others. They don’t signal when passing a walker or another biker.”

“We need to have police out there to give these people warnings,” Wardlow said, adding that he would support an increased police patrol with more officers on bicycles patrolling bike lanes, dangerous crossings and locations where electric and other bikes are a pressing concern. Such a program could also monitor and evaluate the new pedestrian and bicycle crosswalks on North Roosevelt Boulevard.

Brandenburg is also in favor of such a plan and said he will consider it for a future annual Florida Department of Transportation grant.

Mayor Teri Johnston also endorses education as the most critical component to bike safety. She said too many bicyclists are not using biking courtesy or following the rules of the road.

All four officials agree that electric bikes are an important, low-cost mode of transportation and each believes that while additional regulation is likely necessary, they should not be prohibited.

ADDITIONAL BIKE PROJECTS Tim Staub, Key West’s long-titled multimodal transportation coordinator for the past eight months, is working on several additional bike and transportation projects.

One goal is to identify all existing bike racks and available bicycle parking, evaluate their usage and prioritize locations in need of one or both facilities.

Staub is also testing and evaluating different safety measures and devices to determine which could be beneficial in Key West’s specific challenges. He is drafting a “rules of the road” brochure and meets monthly with the city’s transportation committee, which recently oversaw the creation of the city’s Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan, which deals with identifying road repairs necessary to improve bike routes and safety. The city is also seeking input from the community about the creation of a Neighborhood Greenway Connecctor along Staples Avenue and Von Phister Street between 12th and Reynolds Streets, called the Crosstown Greenway Connector. Many residents on Von Phister are opposed to the plan, which is still in the planning stages.

Commissioner Mary Lou Hoover has a special interest in the Crosstown Greenway Connector project, as it cuts right through District 5, which she represents.

Hoover emphasized that the project is temporary. It’s focused on trying some traffic elements such as mini-roundabouts and mini-bumps designed to slow traffic and improve safety for bikers and pedestrians.

After a trial period, and with input from the community, only techniques deemed successful will be implemented.

“Our streets and sidewalks pre-date cars,” Johnston said, emphasizing that this year’s city budget includes $4 million to improve streets and sidewalks, which is three times the usual amount allocated for that purpose. Going forward, however, Johnston said a permanent funding source must still be identified for all the major road, bike and transportation improvements being considered, Johnston said.

While we wait for the state Legislature and legislation to catch up with the everquickening electric bikes, perhaps common courtesy could prevail on city sidewalks.

Maybe it could start with a simple, “On your left.”

GIVING

KEY WEST WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 28, 2019

KEY WEST STILL COMMITTED TO SISTER CITY

DORIAN RECOVERY CONTINUES

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n Nov. 24, representatives from Key West Cares and the City of Key West traveled to Green Turtle Cay in the Bahamas for a ceremony at the Green Turtle Club to proclaim the re-dedication of Key West and Green Turtle Cay as sister cities.

Some 200 people attended to witness the continuation of the original proclamation that occurred in November 1977. ThenKey West Mayor Charles “Sonny” McCoy signed the first proclamation and while current Mayor Teri Johnston was unable to attend, she was represented by Mayor Emeritus Craig Cates, the city’s official liaison to the Bahamas.

Others in attendance included individuals and groups that have been operating under the auspices of Key West Cares, a group of Key West locals, community leaders, city officials, church leaders, and national/ international partners who have been working with the Bahamian government to organize and

coordinate Hurricane Dorian emergency aid, particularly for Green Turtle Cay. Since Sept. 6, some 200,000 pounds of relief cargo has been delivered through Key West Cares and its donors via 14 DC-3 flights, three Caravan airplane flights, one barge (with two fire trucks donated by the City of Key West) and three sailing vessel deliveries.

Before the rededication ceremony, Neil Mellies, husband of Colleen Mellies – Key West Cares’ “woman on the ground” in Green Turtle Cay — took photographer Carol Tedesco on a whirlwind tour in his golf cart so she could get photos of some of the progress being made. They only had about 30 minutes in which to do it, but the hope is the photos convey an idea of the progress being made by the herculean efforts of the folks on the ground in Green Turtle Cay and everyone who has supported those efforts through their contributions.

— Contributed

1. Green Turtle Cay looks beautiful from high altitude, but the closer you get, the more you can see the scars of Hurricane Dorian. CAROL TEDESCO/Key West Cares

2. This yellow orb is supplying Internet service for the island of Green Turtle Cay. One resident, Beverly Moffitt, calls it ‘Date night at the ball.’

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GOOD DEEDS Monroe County Property Transfers

Listing Office

Selling Office

Sold Date

American Caribbean Real Estate Century 21 Island Life Outside Of MLS Outside Of MLS Century 21 Island Life Vertical Strategies Real Estate American Caribbean Real Estate American Caribbean Real Estate American Caribbean Real Estate Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Outside Of MLS Outside Of MLS Century 21 Island Life Coldwell Banker Schmitt Tropical Realty Coldwell Banker Schmitt Ocean Sotheby's International BHHS Freewheeler Realty American Caribbean Real Estate Coldwell Banker Schmitt

11/20/2019 11/21/2019 11/22/2019 11/22/2019 11/25/2019 11/20/2019 11/19/2019 11/18/2019 11/22/2019 11/21/2019

Keys Country Realty & Dev. Inc Ocean Sotheby's International

Outside Of MLS LoKation Real Estate

11/25/2019 $ 399,500.00 $ 350,000.00 11/22/2019 $ 1,125,000.00 $ 1,030,000.00

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Outside Of MLS - FKBR Coldwell Banker Schmitt

11/19/2019 $ 11/22/2019 $

190,000.00 $ 465,000.00 $

163,000.00 430,000.00

Island Breeze Realty

Hawks Cay Resort Sales

11/18/2019 $

430,000.00 $

425,000.00

Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Real Estate Sales Force, Inc.

11/21/2019 $

479,000.00 $

442,000.00

Island Breeze Realty BHHS Keys Real Estate RE/MAX All Keys RE/MAX Keys To The Key Florida Keys Real Estate Group

Island Breeze Realty RE/MAX All Keys RE/MAX All Keys Coldwell Banker Schmitt Century 21 Island Life

11/21/2019 11/25/2019 11/22/2019 11/20/2019 11/21/2019

697,000.00 465,000.00 159,000.00 299,000.00 595,000.00

$ $ $ $ $

697,000.00 450,000.00 145,000.00 275,000.00 560,000.00

11507 1400 1135 648 1998

RE/MAX All Keys Coldwell Banker Schmitt

RE/MAX All Keys Keller Williams KW Compass

11/20/2019 $ 11/22/2019 $

379,000.00 $ 104,000.00 $

382,000.00 85,000.00

Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Coldwell Banker Schmitt

11/25/2019 $

275,000.00 $

250,000.00

Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Keyswide Realty.com Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Key Largo

Plantation Key Long Key

Duck Key

Key Colony Beach Marathon

List Price

Sold Price

$ 515,000.00 $ 500,000.00 $ 895,000.00 $ 875,000.00 $ 865,000.00 $ 865,000.00 $ 1,700,000.00 $ 1,700,000.00 $ 400,000.00 $ 385,000.00 $ 1,125,000.00 $ 1,125,000.00 $ 489,000.00 $ 485,000.00 $ 699,990.00 $ 670,000.00 $ 399,900.00 $ 395,000.00 $ 699,000.00 $ 650,000.00

$ $ $ $ $

Street #

Street Name

Yr Blt

Style

2019 2012 1963 2007 1986 2011 2002 1993 2019 1972

Single Fam Single Fam Single Fam Single Fam Single Fam Single Fam Single Fam Single Fam Single Fam Townhouse

3 4 3 3 2 4 3 4 3 2

No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes

105 103 103 103 102.5 102 99.5 98 98 96

120 Riviera Dr 87851 Old Hwy, P-44

1988 1989

Single Fam Condo

2 3

No Yes

90 87.5

65821 Overseas Hwy, #314 65821 Overseas Hwy, #396

1989 Mobile Hom 2007 Single Fam

2 3

No No

65.6 65.6

1999

Townhouse

2

Yes

61

1959

Half Duple

2

Yes

53.5

1955 1997

Single Fam Single Fam

4 4

Yes No No Yes Yes

53 51.5 51 48.5 48

21 1516 490 220 144 105 126 71 211 96000

Pompano Aqueduct Ln Barracuda Blvd Pompano Dr 2nd Lane La Paloma Rd Ocean Shores Dr Jean La Fitte Dr Gasparilla Dr Overseas Hwy, H2

5103 Sunset Village Dr 3 7th St 5th Avenue Ocean Marlin Dr 74th Street Ocean 27th Street Overseas Hwy, A-41

Tot Beds Wtrfrnt MM

1961 Mobile Hom 1983 Condo

3 3

31524 Avenue F 31542 Avenue B

2006

Single Fam Lots

3

Yes No

31 31

27402 Antigua Ln

1989

Single Fam

2

Yes

27.5

11/21/2019 $ 1,249,000.00 $ 1,190,000.00

20995 2nd Avenue

2007

Single Fam

3

Yes

21

Keyswide Realty.com Keller Williams KW Compass

11/18/2019 $ 1,175,000.00 $ 1,160,000.00 11/21/2019 $ 849,000.00 $ 830,000.00

17345 Keystone Rd 480 Point Dr

2014 1989

Single Fam Single Fam

4 3

Yes Yes

17 17

Century 21 Island Life

Century 21 Island Life

11/22/2019 $

485,000.00 $

465,000.00

29 Park Ave

No

13

Conch Realty

Conch Realty

11/18/2019 $

895,000.00 $

918,750.00

41 Cypress Ave

3

Yes

5

BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Robert Slack Truman & Co.

BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Coldwell Banker Schmitt Bascom Grooms Real Estate

11/18/2019 $ 11/22/2019 $ 11/25/2019 $

725.00 $ 229,900.00 $ 455,000.00 $

4,350.00 215,000.00 435,000.00

5570 3rd Ave, C-202 5031 5th Ave, #41 33 D 11th Ave

1963 Commercial 2014 Mobile Hom 1977 Single Fam

0 2 3

No No No

5 5 5

Century 21 Island Life Keller Williams KW Compass Century 21 Island Life BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Keller Williams KW Compass Century 21 Island Life Coastal Collection BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Keller Williams KW Compass Coldwell Banker Schmitt Truman & Co.

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Ocean Sotheby's International Keller Williams KW Compass BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Lokation Real Estate Keller Williams KW Compass Keller Williams KW Compass Truman & Co. Truman & Co. Royal Palms Realty Theo Glorie, Inc Coldwell Banker Schmitt

11/22/2019 11/19/2019 11/22/2019 11/18/2019 11/21/2019 11/22/2019 11/21/2019 11/21/2019 11/22/2019 11/22/2019 11/22/2019 11/22/2019

675,000.00 499,000.00 659,000.00 150,000.00 874,900.00 825,000.00 975,000.00 525,000.00 725,000.00 725,000.00 599,000.00 720,000.00

635,000.00 480,000.00 662,500.00 140,000.00 860,000.00 805,000.00 910,000.00 505,000.00 685,000.00 715,000.00 567,000.00 680,000.00

3526 2601 2109 1801 1617 1800 101 1012 1210 738 1026 812

1979 1967 1953 2016 1958 1984 1994 2002 1943 1948 1938 1928

Single Fam Condo Multi-Unit

3 2 4

Single Fam Condo Townhouse Condo Multi-Unit Single Fam Single Fam Single Fam

2 2 2 2 5 2 2 2

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

4 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1

Big Pine Key Ramrod Key Cudjoe Key

Sugarloaf Key

Saddlebunch Key Key Haven

Stock Island

Key West

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Eagle Ave Roosevelt Blvd, #105A Harris Ave Roosevelt Blvd, #30 Josephine St Atlantic Blvd, #113A Front St Packer St, 7A Packer St Poor House Ln Varela St Olivia St

1992

Single Fam

Based on information found in the Key West Association of Realtors® MLS from November 19th, 2019 to November 25th, 2019.

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 28, 2019 JIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com

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IN FINAL YEAR, RASCHEIN READY TO BRING BACK FUNDING, PASS KEY BILLS

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s the old saying goes, “time flies when you’re having fun. “ For state Rep. Holly Raschein, it couldn’t be truer from her beginnings as a legislative aide in the early 2000s to today as she enters her last year representing the Keys in Tallahassee.

“It’s full of challenges,” Raschein said. “Every day is different and I like that. It’s a little bittersweet, I have to be honest with you, because I’ve been doing this so long as an aide to being elected. It’s kind of been my life, quite frankly.”

Assuming office in 2012, Raschein is in her fourth and final term as the representative for District 120, which encompasses all of the Florida Keys and a portion of south MiamiDade. Serving as the Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee chair, Raschein’s no doubt been busy the past month, as state legislators continue to work through the heart of committee meetings and pound through appropriation requests. Legislative session kicks off Jan. 14, 2020, which is earlier than prior years.

Presenting budget bills and filing legislation, Raschein says she’s put in a number of requests for the local community, including the all-important House Bill 587, or the Florida Keys Property Rights Protection Act. The legislation would split the costs with the state and local municipalities on settlements and legal bills as it pertains to takings lawsuits when the state no longer issues building permits in the Keys in 2023.

“We’re going to get to work on that,” Raschein said. “That’s a must-pass. I won’t feel comfortable having my time in the House come to an end without getting that done, so that’s incredibly vital.”

Also high on her priority list is funding of the Florida Keys Stewardship Act. Since it was

signed into law in 2016, millions of dollars have flowed into the Keys for water quality projects and land acquisition. Last year, $6 million was given to the Keys to protect nearshore waters and lands critical to the delicate ecosystem.

Other projects for Raschein include funding support for various community organizations such as Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition Program, MARC House and Truman Little White House, to name a few.

“Those dollars, while smaller amounts, are incredibly meaningful to these organizations,” she said.

And like last year, Raschein is a sponsor of a bill to provide funds for the United Way tax preparation program that assists ALICE — asset limited, income constrained, employed — families prepare their taxes to help them find savings. A 2018 ALICE report found that around 40 percent of low-income workers struggle to cover essentials.

“That helps them find all savings that are due to them,” she said. “In turn, they put those dollars into our economy.”

THE BUDGET AND SESSION OUTLOOK On Nov. 18, Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled his 2020-21 fiscal year budget. His recommended $91.4 billion in spending includes investments in education, the environment and public safety.

On the environmental side, his plan includes $322 million for Everglades restoration, $100 million for Florida Bay Forever Program and $22 million to combat algae blooms and red tide.

“Obviously, the environment is going to be really important,” Raschein says. “The governor has maintained that as one of his top priorities, which is really good for the Keys.”

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On the education side, giving teachers raises will be a hot topic this year in Tallahassee.

DeSantis’ budget includes $900 million to recruit and retain teachers and principals, $600 million to raise the minimum salary for full-time teachers to $47,500 and $300 million for Florida Classroom Teacher and Principal Bonus programs.

“Our teachers are already at a higher salary rate, so I’m kind of anxious how that’s going to pan out for teachers in the communities like ours,” she said.

Among the other notable topics percolating at the state level are mental health programs, boosting Florida’s correctional system with more positions while implementing a pilot program to alter prison guards’ shifts, and cyber security funding and programming to ensure elections are protected and every vote is counted correctly.

With much work ahead, Raschein prepares to enter her final year in office to make the Keys a better place to live, work and play.

“I’m totally biased, but I think we have the most fantastic and most diverse district in the entire house, and Florida, period,” she said. “There’s a notion that everything is peachy and paradise and wonderful. That’s not necessarily the case all the

time. To understand our housing crisis, or our insurance property rate issues, or our environmental issues, all those things are so innately Florida Keys, and I have just been so honored to be the mouthpiece for those types of topics.”

So far, five candidates have filed for the seat Raschein holds in the 2020 election. Republicans include North Key Largo resident Rhonda Rebman Lopez, Islamorada Councilman Jim Mooney, Key Largo resident Jose Felix Peixoto and Homestead attorney Alexandria Suarez. On the Democratic side, Homestead resident Roy David Walker has filed.

1. State Rep. Holly Raschein assumed office in 2012. Before that, she served as a legislative aide. CONTRIBTUED 2. Holly Raschein walks alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis before last year’s State of the State Address. CONTRIBUTED 3. State Rep. Holly Raschein speaks during the State Affairs Committee meeting last year.

CONTRIBUTED 4. State Rep. Holly Raschein speaks to the Upper Keys Rotary Club about the 2019 legislative session. KEYS WEEKLY FILE PHOTO

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HOLIDAY EVENTS

THE KEYS GET LIT

KEY WEST WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 28, 2019

ERIN STOVER SICKMEN www.keysweekly.com

LIGHTED BOATS, BIKES, BIGHTS BRIGHTEN THE SEASON

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ith an average year-round temperature that hovers near 80, Florida Keys residents have to invent ways to feel festive during the winter holiday season. Merrymakers who find themselves in South Florida in December can’t fall back on crispy air, crackling fireplace aromas, or fat wet snowflakes for atmosphere. We may wear flipflops while the rest of the country is gripped by winter storms, but make no mistake — we work hard for our holiday cheer in this tropical climate. And we do just fine, thank you.

To accomplish peak Christmas, homes and businesses in the Keys deck the halls – and some boat hulls – with plenty of lights.

Here’s a rundown of the specifically “lit” events, followed by a litany of other holiday happenings throughout Key West: THE CITY OF KEY WEST WILL “LIGHT THE BIGHT” AT 6 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27. Those seeking a moment of preturkey holiday cheer should gather on the Harbor Walk Plaza, at the corner of Greene

and Elizabeth streets, for the best view of the official lighting of the “Holiday Harbor Walk of Lights.” The display promises everything from festive ships to a fishing Santa and unforgettable lighted palm trees that define Christmas in the islands.

Nothing truly starts the holiday season in Key West like the HOLIDAY LIGHT TOURS. Gliding through Key West neighborhoods on an open-air Conch Train, typically while wearing a short-sleeved T-shirt, is a glory all its own. Of course, tour veterans know to pack a little extra Christmas “spirit” into a hydroflask. And yes, Santa is watching, so please don’t tell the tour operators you learned that trick here.

For those who prefer their own pedal power, the LIGHTED BIKE RIDE ON WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4, offers the same glimpses of “Griswold-ed” homes, but from a more accessible vantage point. The ride, organized by Wesley House Family Services, offers free entry, but asks participants to

bring one new, unwrapped toy to donate.

Riders gather at Bayview Park at 6 p.m. and depart at 7, which leaves time for photos with Santa. Riders are also encouraged to deck their rides with garland, batterypowered lights, and anything else creative Conchs can cook up. The resulting fleet of cycles is a sight to see, rolling through Old Town Key West on its way to a block party at Mary Ellen’s on Appelrouth Lane.

On Saturday, Dec. 14, Santa takes to the high seas (or at least to Key West Harbor) for the 29TH ANNUAL SCHOONER WHARF BAR/ABSOLUT VODKA LIGHTED BOAT PARADE. Creative captains decorate everything from single kayaks to classic sailing vessels.

There are prime viewing spots all along the harbor. With stars above and reflections below, the annual parade is perhaps the most impressive and popular display in a town that takes holiday lights very seriously.

And now for more Key West holiday happenings, lighted or not:

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FRIDAY, NOV. 29 • MARC CHRISTMAS TREE SALE 9 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. daily until sold out.

SATURDAY, NOV. 30 • Holiday Artisan Market for Small Business. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Studios of Key West SUNDAY, DEC. 1 • I Love Stock Island Holiday Lighting Ceremony, 5:30 p.m. at Fishbusterz Seafood Market • Christmas Community Chorus concert of Handel’s “Messiah” at 7 p.m., Key West United Methodist Church. Free admission.

MONDAY, DEC. 2 • City of Key West Tree Lighting at 6 p.m., Bayview Park, Key West.

TUESDAY, DEC. 3 • Giving Tuesday: Packing of Family Holiday Hunger Packs, 5:30 p.m. at SOS Callahan Community Kitchen, Key West. We are creating custom hunger packs for children and families in Key West. The hunger packs will be distributed before Holiday Break to children who might otherwise be hungry for the week without provided school lunches.

• Peter Mayer’s Stars & Promises 20th Anniversary Christmas Tour, 8 p.m. at Key West Theater.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4 • Key West Lighted Bike Parade, 5 p.m. at Bayview Park. Bring a new unwrapped toy for Wesley House.

FRIDAY, DEC. 6 • Pet pictures with Santa, 6 p.m. at the ”Nautical Christmas Tree” on William Street, Key West. $20 cash donation benefits Boys and Girls Club.

• Self-guided Holiday Historic Inn Tour includes five properties.

• The Holiday-themed “1st Friday on Fleming” at 6 p.m. in the 500 block of Fleming Street, Key West. It’s a buy-local block party hosted by more than a dozen locally owned galleries, shops, bars and eateries.

SATURDAY, DEC. 7 • Key West Hometown Holiday Parade, 7 p.m. at Bayview Park, heads down Truman Avenue to Duval Street.

SUNDAY, DEC. 8 • 3rd Annual Eaton Street Christmas Stroll, 4 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, Key West. Stroll among five venues and hear a performance at each location, including a Keys Choral Arts holiday performance.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11 • A Peter White Christmas feat.

Huge Groove, Vincent Ingall & Lindsey Webster, 8 p.m. at Key West Theater.

FRIDAY, DEC.13 • Stock Island Lighted Boat Parade, 4-10 p.m. at Stock Island Marina Village.

• Self-guided Holiday Historic Inn Tours. Visit keywestinns. com.

• Bad Santa Photos, 8-11 p.m. at 22 & Co., Key West. Nice holiday pictures are taken at the mall, but the closest mall is 126 miles away. Why not be naughty this year and take your Bad Santa picture at 22&Co., courtesy of photographers Tom Flip Photo, Landon Bradbary and Theo Alexander? This is going to be fun.

Adults only.

SATURDAY, DEC. 14 • Parade of Paws & Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Higgs Beach, Key West.

Dog parade starts promptly at 10 a.m. (costumes encouraged, followed by a Holiday Bazaar of local vendors.

• Krampus Walk, 7:30 p.m. at 22 & Co., Key West.

Feeling more naughty than nice?

Do you think that you deserve your proper punishment? Join a few Krampus as we make our way from 22&Co. down to Mary Ellen’s, finishing at the 2¢ Back Bar at General Horseplay.

• 29th Annual Schooner Wharf Lighted Boat Parade, 8 p.m at the Historic Seaport, Key West.

• A Positive Stepo’s Rudolph Red Nose Run 5k at 7 a.m., Southernmost Beach Café.

SUNDAY, DEC. 15 • Key West Artisan Market: Holiday Shop Local, 10 a.m. at Higgs Beach, Key West.

• Christmas on the Farm, 1-3 p.m. at Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm & Petting Zoo, College Road, Stock Island.

TUESDAY, DEC. 17 • Keys Choral Arts Concert, 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Key West.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18 • Artisan Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Higgs Beach, Key West.

• KWAHS Holiday Concert & Bazaar, 5-9 p.m. at Custom House, Key West.

The popular celebration features local artisans, musicians and choirs, food and drinks, free admission to the museum and a holiday light show of magical vector projections on the face of the Custom House.

THURSDAY, DEC. 19 • Christmas Concert, 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Key West.

DEC. 19- 21 • Sugar Rum Cherry: A Burlesque Nutcracker, 8 p.m. at Key West Theater.

A naughty and spirited two-act reverie, inspired by the famed Tchaikovsky holiday classical “The Nutcracker” ballet, is sure to bring laughter to Key West’s holiday festivities. Clara, a young ingénue, celebrates the season with one too many sugar rum cherry cocktails. That night she dreams of sword fights and sailors and a world unlike any other in the “Land of Libations.” The show stars Tatah DuJour, Moana Amour, Jenna Beth and Auroura Natrix.

SUNDAY, DEC. 22 • Lighting of the Menorah, 5 p.m. at Bayview Park, Key West.

Join Rabbi Jacob Zucker and Hebrew School students from Chabad Key West for the lighting opf the menorah on the first night of Chanukah.

• Christmas Rocks! 8 p.m. at Key West Theater. All ages welcome to this unique Christmas concert of classics and unexpected surprises. The Christmas Rocks! band is lead by Joe Tripp & Destiny Montgomery and includes your favorite local musicians.

DEC. 27 & 28 • Old Island Restoration Foundation’s 60th Annual Key West Home Tours “Holiday Style,” 3-7 p.m.

Each tour features five lovely homes and gardens reflecting the varied tastes and originality of their owners.

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KEYS KIDS CONQUER 16 COUNTRIES

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n the summer of 2019, three dozen students from the Florida Keys participated in the Experiment in International Living — international cross-cultural programs that spanned 16 different countries with 23 differently themed programs. The programs place students all over the world for about a month in the summertime and focus on topics such as environmental sustainability, language training, the arts, technology, human rights and other EIL representatives have said that Monroe County has the highest number of students participating of any county in the U.S., outside of the New York City metro area.

Some of the Keys students are Take Stock in Children scholars and other Keys students were selected to receive partial merit-based scholarships from the Monroe County Education Foundation through EIL’s essay contest.

This is the fourth year that area high school students are invited to enter the Experiment in International Living’s essay competition. Thirty winners will receive merit-based scholarships of 50% off to study abroad this summer on one of the EIL programs around the world.

The Experiment was started in the 1930s and became the basis by which the first Peace Corps volunteers were trained. Its mission is to create peace through understanding on a global basis, with a mission that includes the promise, “Experimenters go to learn, not to teach.”

The Experiment hosted a recent homecoming weekend, bringing the student travelers together as a sort of debriefing process. Most of the 2019 travelers gathered on Nov. 17 at the Doubletree Grand Key Resort in Key West to compare notes.

Melissa Martinez said she nearly fell over last year when her son, Kevin, now a sophomore at Key West High School, told her he’d like to spend four weeks of his summer in Mongolia.

“Then he said, ‘Mom, out of all the places in the world, when will I ever get another chance to go to Mongolia?’” Melissa said. “And I knew he was right.”

So he went, and spent four weeks living with a family in a traditional yurt, or tent-like structure, erected in a vast and unfamiliar place whose name has become synonymous with, well, vast and unfamiliar places.

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1. Luis Parrado of Marathon High School explored the expansive dunes of Salta, Argentina during his Experiment in International Living trip that included more than 30 hours of community service.

CONTRIBUTED 2. Kevin Martinez, left, and his little “host brother” in Mongolia overcame language barriers with music.

Martinez was in Mongolia with a group of about 12 students, including another KWHS student, Maryama Akhmetkaliyeva, who had spoken English when she emigrated to Key West three years ago from Kazakhstan.

“I was so quiet, I never wanted to speak because of my accent,” she said. “But I did speak Russian, so when our group missed a flight this summer on our way to Mongolia, we ended up in Moscow for a night, and luckily I was able to help, especially since half our luggage had gotten lost.”

Her accent was barely noticeable as the honor student described her camel ride in the Gobi Desert and her host sister crying when she had to leave.

Luis Parrado from Marathon High School spent the summer in Argentina, where he spent time in Salta, on the Argentinian dunes, an ocean away from one of his Marathon

schoolmates, Christian Ruiz, who was in Spain for the language and culture program. Ruiz instantly learned that the Queen’s Spanish may as well be an entirely different language than the slang-filled Cuban Spanish that Ruiz speaks at home.

Coral Shores senior Caroline Althouse went to Thailand to study “Ancient Temples to Modern Bangkok,” while her classmate Antonio Molina immersed himself in Urban Culture and Technology in Spain, where he learned to appreciate the siesta and late-night schedule.

Other students throughout the Florida Keys related tales of their trips to Japan, South Africa, Morocco, England, Germany, France, Costa Rica and other nations.

“One of the things I learned is how accustomed we are to having everything available,” Akhmetkaliyeva said. “I’m definitely more grateful for everything I have.”

3. Two Key West High School students spent four weeks last summer in Mongolia as part of the Experiment in International Living study-abroad program.

4. During her summer in Mongolia with the Experiment in International Living, Key West High School student Maryama Akhmetkaliyeva rode a camel in the Gobi Desert and did a home stay in a traditional yurt, or tent-like structure.

5. Caroline Althouse of Coral Shores High School immersed herself in Thailand, where she explored ancient temples.

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• Mobile home owners. Your GREEN decal will expire on December 31, 2019. Your new RED decal should be affixed to the lower left corner of the window closest to the street or road providing access to the residence.

• The third installment payment for taxes is due. Taxes paid in December willreceive a 3% discount.

• Mrs. Henriquez and her staff wish everyone a very Happy Holiday. Our offices will be closed on December 25, 2019. The offices will be open on December 31, 2019 until 4:45pm.

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two driving tours that are triggered by geographic location and alert travelers to upcoming scenic, iconic or historical points of interest. There are separate northbound and southbound routes.

The new resource, developed in conjunction with Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay and Keys chambers of commerce, also aims to relieve traffic congestion along the highway.

“We want our visitors to experience the highway that goes to the sea, but do it in a way that makes it safer for them and our residents,” said TDC director Stacey Mitchell. “By giving travelers advance notice and narration of upcoming places, they are more informed and can plan stops accordingly.”

Key West-based Two Oceans Digital, the TDC’s internet marketing agency, spearheaded development of both the app and driving tours.

“Harnessing the technology and capability of the app, the ideal platform for this type of feature, a new way was created for the destination to connect with visitors to enhance their driving experiences,” said Lauren Oropeza, Two Oceans’ digital director of destination marketing.

Keys radio icon Bill Becker, news director at WWUS, voices the commentary that was penned by local writers to make visitors feel they are traveling with a knowledgeable local resident.

To learn more and download the app, visit https://fla-keys. com/app/. The app also is available for free download at the Apple Store and Google Play.

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FEELING THANKFUL

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OLIVIA WILLIAMSON: “I feel extremely fortunate to be able to dive in the FKNMS for work and for pleasure. Living just slightly north of the Sanctuary in Miami, where our reefs are more degraded, it is a privilege to dive and see the diversity of corals, the abundance of fish and other wildlife, and the structure of the FKNMS reefs. I have seen huge coral colonies, several species of sharks, sea turtles, rays and dolphins while diving in the FKNMS, animals that inspire awe and respect for our oceans. The reefs in the FKNMS are beautiful and worthy of protection. I was very excited to win in the NOAA contest, because it felt like a small way to give back to the reefs that I have been so lucky to dive on.”

Instagram: @liv_in_the_moment, @coralreeffutures Twitter: @livwilliamson, @coralreeffuture Website: www.livwilliamson.com

BEHIND THE LENS SCENES FROM FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY TOP NATIONAL CONTEST TIFFANY DUONG

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uring this Thanksgiving holiday, I wanted to take a moment to highlight one of the things I am most thankful for: The place we live.

I moved to the Keys a year and a half ago to dive and to restore our coral reefs. Diving in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) is worldfamous, and I had a hunch that Florida’s warm waters and beautiful reefs would blow my mind.

What I didn’t realize, however, was that this place would endear itself to me in a way that no other place has. When I’m diving here, I feel at home. The water is silky, and the visibility can be stunning in the summer heat. We have species of fish and coral that I couldn’t even dream up if I tried.

And every time I get a glimpse of the sea from a balcony or between mangroves, I feel a small burst of gratitude within me to live here in the Keys and to dive these waters year-round.

In fall 2019, NOAA held a “Get

Into Your Sanctuary” photo contest. The objective was to “Show the world what the ocean and Great Lakes mean to you.” Photos had to be taken in one of the 13 National Marine Sanctuaries and were judged for three categories – sanctuary views, sanctuary life and sanctuary recreation.

When winners were announced, I was stoked to win first place in the Sanctuary Views category for a scene of some corals and a giant Caribbean sea anemone off Molasses Reef.

Browsing the other winners, I realized three of the nine winning photos, including mine, were from the FKNMS. Mike Johnson placed second in the Sanctuary Life category with a beautiful shot of a pair of barracuda swimming through sun rays, and Olivia Williamson topped the Sanctuary Recreation category with a shot of a green sea turtle swimming along with a diver.

When I caught up with the other winners, they expressed similar feelings of gratitude.

There’s no place like the Keys, and here are a few of the most beautiful reasons.

TIFFANY DUONG: “Moving to the Keys and diving in the FKNMS has been one of the best decisions of my life. The blue here is stunning, and I can’t get enough of it. Being surrounded by such beauty every time I peek underwater keeps me calm, inspired and eager to save our precious ocean ecosystems and resources.”

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MIKE JOHNSON: “The fact that I have regular work that brings me back to the FKNMS is something I truly feel fortunate about and am very thankful for! I have been fortunate enough to dive some amazing destinations around the world, yet I still love coming back to dive in the FKNMS. What I love most about diving in the FKNMS is the variety of dive sites. From deep wrecks that allow for great tech diving opportunities to shallow reefs full of life, the FKNMS truly has it all!”

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ALL WRAPPED UP Because sometimes you just need to nestle into comfort. This soft knit throw comes in assorted colors to pair with any couch or room décor. $148 at Besame Mucho, Key West.

he arrival of more than 500 Christmas trees at the MARC Plant Store on Nov. 26 officially heralded the start of another holiday season in the Florida Keys, where the weather outside is delightful and the only ice is in our drinks.

So island residents have no excuse. Get off the couch; put down whatever touchscreen you’re holding and go outside. Join the upright people of the world and start poking around some of our local shops, galleries, outdoor markets, the sunset celebration, heck, even our favorite bars have merchandise sections. And don’t forget the plethora of museum stores in town that offer a skillfully curated collection of gifts. The Key West Art & Historical Society, with its shops at the Custom House, East Martello and Key West Lighthouse, are packed with gifts one won’t find anywhere else in town.

“Our focus is less about the $5 tchotchkes and more about customized, relevant products,” said Dan Ayers-Price, director of retail operations

for the four shops operated

by KWAHS. The society is participating for the third year in Museum Store Sunday, an initiative that wants local residents to think of their local museum stores when doing their holiday shopping.

The Mel Fisher Maritime Museum shop boasts an inventory that’s both relevant and appealing to its visitors.

“We have a magnificent selection of children’s books that we can’t keep in stock,” executive director Melissa Kendrick said.

One of last year’s biggest hits was a children’s book series about a treasurehunting family. “When you’re shopping for books, Amazon is fine if you already have some idea of what you want.

But if you don’t know what you’re looking for, then nothing beats shopping in person where you can pick up a book, read the back cover and especially with kids’ books, see the illustrations inside.”

Certainly, Amazon will get some of our business this year, but let’s share the love locally as well.

A DASH OF MARBLE Marble Salt & Pepper Cellars with Spoon offer a cool and elegant departure from classic shakers. $29.95 at Fast Buck’s at Home, Key West.

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feel good SOOTHING SIPS For the tea-loving sophisticate, consider The Queen’s Guard Tea and Blue Dot Teapot. “Inspired by classic, dew-studded English gardens, the Queen’s Guard is a perfect afternoon tea, celebrating two of our favorite early summer flowers, rose and lavender.” $45. And when it’s time to pour, try the enviable Blue Dot Teapot. $45. Both are available at Besame Mucho, Key West.

SIGNATURE STORIES “The Starless Sea” by Erin Morganstern. Signed first editions available at Books & Books, Key West. The novel is “a timeless love story set in a secret underground world — a place of pirates, painters, lovers, liars, and ships that sail upon a starless sea.”

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Message from the Sheriff Happy Holidays to all, including our visitors! We’ve had a great year here at the Sheriff’s Office and in the Florida Keys. I want to continue that through the Holidays, which always brings more motorists and visitors to our community. And that means more thieves are drawn here as well. I wanted to share a few quick tips that I hope will make your Holiday Season a little less stressful and hopefully crime-free!

Make this a happy holiday season — don’t drink & drive I have instructed Monroe County Sheriff's Office deputies to be out in force watching out for drunk and unsafe drivers during the month of December with the goal of making sure holiday travel is as safe as possible here in the Florida Keys.

We will be concentrating their efforts on drunk drivers, improper passing and other unsafe driving practices throughout the upcoming season in an effort to save lives and make this holiday season a safe and enjoyable one for everyone. Designate a sober driver or take a cab home if you decide to drink. Remember: if you drink and drive and get caught, you will be spending the night in jail.

The Holiday Season is, unfortunately, a time when thieves target residents in myriad ways. As is often the case, most crimes are crimes of opportunity. That means simple precautions, such as locking vehicles and residences, are often the only difference from being unaffected by crime and being a victim. Please lock your doors!

Some other important holiday reminders: • Thieves who target packages left on porches and doors have skyrocketed as sites like Amazon have gained popularity. You can combat this problem by asking neighbors to help keep watch, by mailing to a different location if you know you won’t be home at the delivered day or time as well as request that all packages require a signature to be delivered.

• Use a door bell camera. These technologies continue to drop in price while their ease of use rises. You can link many of them now to your smartphone for real time monitoring.

• Be wary of phone scams! Never give anyone money over the phone using a gift card.

Be particularly wary of anyone calling you claiming to be a law enforcement officer or from the utility company. Never send money to a government entity or a utility over the phone!

• Large displays of holiday gifts should not be visible through the windows and doors of your home or your vehicle.

• If you are gone for an extended period, call your local Sheriff’s Office substation.

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Shoulders back and arrows up, mothertruckers, it’s Sagittarius season. Ruled

by Jupiter, planet of luck and levity, Sagittarians are optimistic, thrilldriven, mind-expanding folk who do not sip gingerly from the cup of life, but instead chug heartily from it, slam their hands down and demand another.

The sign of Sagittarius is represented by a centaur with a drawn arrow. The centaur in mythology is a creature of literal and metaphorical duality; half man and half horse, they were thought to be equal parts rabble-rousing hedonist and philosophical sage.

These vying identities are often present in those born under the sign of Sagittarius, who tend to oscillate between deep thought and reckless action. At their best, Sagittarians are intellectual seekers; ever on the lookout for knowledge, adventure, experience and communion. At their worst, they are loud, blindly optimistic, infuriatingly impatient, restless, demanding and tactless when it comes to communicating difficult truths.

How do we harness the positive power of the pony-legged, arrow bender? By adopting an indomitable approach to getting what we want. After a month of emotional exploration, courtesy of Scorpio season, the Sagittarius sky invites us to take action. For earth signs who favor a slow, calculated approach, this is the time to channel Sagittarius’ relentless, get-shitdone nature. Water signs who tend to take disappointment hard to the feels rather than in stride can learn from Sagittarius season to take failure as a lesson learned rather than a wound incurred. Air signs who tend toward neurotic indecision can benefit from the divisive, proactive energy of this time. Fellow fire signs, rejoice in

is a middle child and Taurus Fire Tiger named after a stigmatic saint.

She divides her time and affections between New Orleans and Key West.

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having your embers stoked by the sun’s position in Sagittarius. For all of us, the power of this season lies in our willingness to set sights, take risks and imagine that all things are possible. May your aim be true.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 – Dec. 21 Visionary painter and fellow Sagittarius Alex Grey maintains, “The purpose of truly transcendent art is to express something you are not yet, but something that you can become.” I bring you this knowledge as a birthday totem to bolster you as you move toward your own becoming.

Notable Sagittarius: Diego Rivera (Dec. 8, 1886) CAPRICORN Dec. 22 – Jan. 19 As the year draws to a close, your focus shifts to closure, karma and forgiveness. Survey what needs addressed, considered, completed. Forgive, atone, release. You are meant to clear the path for what is to come.

Notable Capricorn: Edgar Allen Poe (Jan. 19, 1809) AQUARIUS Jan. 20 – Feb. 18 Aquarians are the astrological sign most likely to be mistaken for extraterrestrials. I mean this as a great compliment, water bearer.

You are unbound by the rules of convention and parameters of normalcy. Your great cosmic challenge is to be patient with, and practice empathy for, your earthdwelling counterparts.

Notable Aquarius: William S. Burroughs (Feb. 5, 1914) PISCES Feb. 19 – March 20 You may find it difficult to envision your goal or life plan in the weeks ahead. This mental cloudiness is encouraging you to explore uncharted waters, unconsidered trajectories and alternate realities.

You can’t see it, my fish friends,

until you open your mind to imagining it.

Notable Pisces: Sidney Poitier (Feb. 20, 1927) ARIES March 21 – April 19 Driven by action more than reflection, you tend to resist dwelling in the past. However, current planetary alignments offer a wonderful opportunity for healing and closure, or in your case, fire sign, cauterization.

Notable Aries: Guy Fawkes (April 13, 1570) TAURUS April 20 – May 20 Uranus, planet of innovation and independence, has set up shop in Taurus for the next seven years. How does this translate for my bull brethren? Your days of people-pleasing, taking one for the team and general martyrdom are over. Kick open that pasture gate and let your freak self frolic.

Notable Taurus: Sid Vicious (May 10, 1957) GEMINI May 21 – June 20 The word nunchucks loosely translates to twins. Originally developed as a farming tool, the nunchucks found a secondary use as a martial arts weapon.

This is a perfect metaphor for you in the weeks ahead, Gemini; repurpose your power and cultivate your defenses.

Notable Gemini: Tupac Shakur (June 16, 1971) CANCER June 21 – July 22 For the people of the crab, the coming weeks are an opportune time to begin regimes of health and fitness. There’s temptation to seek out vice, but the habits you foster now will have a lasting impact. I gently suggest you choose moderation over indulgence. Think cardio over cocaine, mediation over online shopping, beets over booze and journaling

over trolling.

Notable Cancer: Jack White (July 9, 1975) LEO July 23 – Aug. 22 I hereby absolve you of the need/self-appointed obligation to save the day, grant the favor, or answer the phone call in the coming weeks. Practicing empathy with boundaries will not result in anyone loving you less; it might even make some of them respect you more.

Notable Leo: Fidel Castro (Aug. 13, 1926) VIRGO Aug. 23 – Sept. 22 Your relentlessly analytic and at times self-defeating nature prevents you from being aggressive or even forthright when it comes to attraction. Never fear, Virgo, astrological omens indicate that you will soon be pursued by a partner whose charm and certainty will defy your emotional auditing.

Notable Virgo: Joan Jett (Sept. 22, 1958) LIBRA Sept. 23 – Oct. 22 Fellow scale balancer Oscar Wilde argued, “There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.” Before you can even entertain these tragedies, Libra, you must first, and finally, identify your wanting.

Notable Libra: Rayland Baxter (Sept. 29, 1983) SCORPIO Oct. 23 – Nov. 21 Scorpions are the survivalists of the animal kingdom; they can live underwater for up to 48 hours and go a full year without food.

I offer these facts to you as evidence of the indestructability of the Scorpio spirit. You were not built to break.

Notable Scorpio: Drake (Oct. 24, 1986)

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f I told you eating a burger could help save the world, you might color me crazy and tell me to just pass the meat. After all, cows fart methane (a greenhouse gas), and forests that help lower the impacts of climate change are being cut down to create cattle-grazing land and to grow feed for cows. So how does eating more burgers help the planet?

Impossible Foods is a California-based company whose flagship Impossible Burger has taken the world – and even the Keys — by storm. The key difference about this burger is that it doesn’t contain any meat. Yes, you read that right. It’s a meatless burger that cooks and tastes like a traditional beef burger. Sounds, well, impossible, right?

Keys Weekly sat down for an exclusive interview with the food-tech startup, as well as some Keys restaurants and grocery chains serving the new “meat,” to find out more about this innovative new product.

“We developed a product just as delicious, the same or better in health, and with the same culinary experience as meat,” says Rebekah Moses, the head of impact strategy at Impossible Foods Inc. “We’ve made a meatless burger for meat eaters.”

The Impossible Burger isn’t marketed as the next big thing in veggie burgers. Instead, it’s presented as a really delicious burger that happens to be plant-based. “Veggie burgers weren’t intended to capture the carnivore market," said Moses. "The watershed moment for Impossible was creating a burger that tastes like a burger.”

The beef made by Impossible Foods is 50% water (just like traditional ground beef), soy protein, coconut oil, sunflower oil, potato protein and heme.

That last ingredient is leghemoglobin protein, and it’s what makes meat taste like meat. The product is a result of five years of research and development meant to trick the consumer’s senses to forget that they’re not eating meat. Oils and fats allow the Impossible Burger patties to sizzle on the grill similar to how meat burgers do, and the heme tricks our taste-buds into experiencing a meat-like savory satisfaction with each bite. The sum total is a plantbased burger that cooks and eats surprisingly like a beef burger.

Nate Amadon, a resident of Key Largo, was pleasantly surprised by the Impossible Whopper from Burger King. “Honestly, I don’t know if I could’ve noticed that it wasn’t beef if I wasn’t told.

The flame-broiled taste was still there,” says Amadon. “I’m a carnivore, no doubt, but would I try it again? I absolutely would.”

Patrick Unique, the manager of the Burger King on Stock Island, reports similar findings for his store.

Unique started serving the Impossible Whopper four months ago, and his customers couldn’t tell the difference. “They loved it. To me, it tastes even better than a whopper. Flavor-wise, it’s all there and it’s never dry,” said Unique. The southernmost Burger King was among the first in the world to offer the Impossible Whopper, and Unique sells almost

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as many Impossible Whoppers as conventional Whoppers each month. Globally, Burger King’s sales have risen 15% due to the addition of the Impossible Whopper.

M.E.A.T. Eatery and Taproom in Islamorada started serving the Impossible Burger a year and a half ago. Owner and chef Tom Smith prepares the Impossible Burger the same way he does his award-winning traditional burgers, and the results end up so similar that Smith has had over a dozen calls from food pick-up customers claiming they were given the wrong burger – a beef burger instead of the Impossible. “It cooks pretty much just like a regular burger without as much 'shrinkage' in the volume," he said. "People have overwhelmingly loved it.”

The product has helped bring meat eaters and vegetarians to the ta“People really can’t ble together – sometimes literally. On tell it’s not beef. We her first day at work, Shelby Cornell, had many customers the new marketing associate at Coral ordering the food for Restoration Foundation, was taken to pick up, and honestly lunch. The co-workers group included we've had over a a mix of vegetarians and meat-eaters. dozen calls from They ended up at M.E.A.T. because the people claiming we restaurant offers the Impossible Burggave them the wrong er. “Even though I’m not a vegetarian,” burger — a beef said Cornell, “I ordered the Impossible Burger. It tasted so much like a regular burger instead of the beef burger that I forgot what I was Impossible burger.” eating until I was almost finished. Deli– Tom Smith, owner at M.E.A.T. cious is an understatement.”

Eatery in Islamorada This sensory mimicry is precisely what Impossible Foods is going for.

The company was founded by Patrick Brown, a biochemistry professor at Stanford University, with the ambitious goal of reducing the negative climate and biodiversity impacts of beef production. By creating a beef-less burger that even meat-eaters want to eat, Brown hopes to reduce the destructive footprint humans have had on the environment.

“The single most effective way to avoid deforestation from soy is to eat a soy-based burger,” said Moses. “It’s counter-intuitive, but beef is inefficient. It takes about 36 pounds of corn and soy to produce 1 pound of beef, because the animal consumes a lot of food over its lifetime. If you eat a soy-based Impossible Burger, we don’t have to feed the animal. It’s 1-1 efficiency.”

In a company blog, Brown offers up more specific environmental benefits of the Impossible Burger: It requires about 75% less water and 95% less land and generates approximately 87% less greenhouse gases than a conventional burger made from cows.

Impossible Foods hopes to change the world, one burger at a time, by meeting their meat-eating consumers where they are.

“Ninety to 95% of our customers eat meat on a regular basis,” said Moses. “Vegans and veggies are already doing the right thing and eating sustainable, so we wanted to capture the meat market by providing them with an alternative they would want to eat. That way, even if someone isn’t into climate change, if they eat the Impossible Burger, they still do good. We put the tools of climate and biodiversity help into their hands, even if they don’t believe in it, just because it tastes that good.”

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his year marks the 20th anniversary of Peter Mayer’s “Stars & Promises” Christmas show. Mayer, a member of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, admits the response to his annual holiday tour has taken him by surprise. “Initially we went out and just threw instruments in a van and wrote music we really wanted to hear. I thought it was just going to be a fun escapade for a year or two.” Two decades and three holiday albums later, the escapade has become tradition.

Christmas traditions go hand-in-hand with innovation for Mayer, who was raised in India by missionary parents. “We’d haul in a scotch pine in 110-degree weather and my mom would decorate it with cotton to simulate the snow of her Illinois childhood. She pulled off the illusion pretty well, it was really other-worldly.” Mayer’s song “A Junkman’s Christmas” was inspired by his equally inventive father. “One year, my parents made an error in the present count and I was down a few. When my dad realized the mistake, he ran into his office and put together junk; useless broken pieces but ones that would still fascinate a child. He brought them out to me wrapped in newspaper, born anew as gifts.” The story of “A Junkman’s Christmas” was recently translated into an illustrated children’s book. “It turned into this theme of you’re never too old, too worn out, too fargone to be loved,” said Mayer.

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The patchwork ethos of his childhood is reflected in Mayer’s “Stars & Promises” oeuvre, a collection of carols, classic Christmas songs and original material. “We do a version of ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’ as a medley with one of my own called ‘When You Come Home.’ It was an attempt to write my own Christmas song, to tell my own story. I wrote it in Philadelphia when I was really missing home.” As his own songs become part of the Christmas canon, Mayer hopes the message of his music will transcend religious boundaries. “Regardless of the faith that you take part in, I’ve really strived to make ‘Stars & Promises’ inclusive in terms of coming to enjoy the music and the peace and the joy of the season. Our job is to come together and celebrate community and charity and spread that around.”

As the guitarist for Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, Mayer spends a part of each year spreading the spirit of Margaritaville.

What began as a summer gig has turned into a three-decade tenure. “Nothing lasts that long any more,” laughed Mayer. His role as a Reefer brought Mayer and his family to Key West, where they lived for a time and spent a memorable, if not authentically chilly, holiday in Midtown. “We did one Christmas in Key West and we turned the air conditioner down to like 50 so we could feel what it was like to be cold again.”

Out of reverence for the holiday he celebrates in song, Mayer never plays a gig on Christmas Day. Instead, he spends it at home in Nashville with his wife and two children, daughter India and son Brenden. “For us, it’s the one time when phones can’t ring and we’re not pulled away from the family circle,” he said. Taking a literal page from his own mom and dad, Mayer’s Christmas ritual includes reading the letters his now departed parents sent home from India. “We have a big dossier of these years of letters and we

PETER MAYER STARS & PROMISES Key West Theater 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 Tickets available at thekeywesttheater.com

can go back to specific dates and find out what happened around certain times. It’s really neat to read those letters and dip our feet into that history. It reinforces the Buddhist idea that generations talk to each other after what we call death and birth, that time and transformation go on.”

While Key West is familiar terrain to Mayer, next week’s performance of “Stars & Promises” will be the first time he brings his Christmas show to the island. “I think Key Westers will love it. We’re pulling up some local talent with a children’s choir and Scott Kirby. I hope you all come out and enjoy the celebration of love, peace and joy.” Mayer brings his brand of holiday cheer to the Key West Theater Tuesday, Dec. 3.

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The service begins with a candlelight Memorial March from Key West City Hall down White Street to the AIDS Memorial. Marchers will assemble at 4:30 p.m.

A roster of community leaders will perform the traditional reading of the names that are carved into the stone memorial. Ten new names will be added this year.

Scott Pridgen, executive director of AH Monroe, will give the major address and candles will be provided for the march and vigil.

The memorial was recently expanded to accommodate more names with an inspiring design wall by architect Michael Ingram. There are more than 1,100 names currently on the wall, remembering lives cut short by AIDS. The Key West AIDS Memorial was the first of its kind in the United States.

The service and organization of the names is conducted

by Friends of the AIDS Memorial. More information is at www. keywestaids.org.

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However, as the wine and holiday spirits begin to flow, some will have a propensity to bring up past transgressions or grievances likely to make a few guests uncomfortable or simply start a family melee. We at the Weekly are encouraging all our readers to tread lightly this year with these ...

TOPICS THAT ARE SURE TO RUIN THANKSGIVING 10. Ask your creepy Uncle Wayne if the FBI is still monitoring his computer.

9. Encourage your young nephews to construct a skate ramp next to the neighbor’s pool.

8. Remind your husband the 12-gauge warning shot will not only chase away the pesky raccoon, but will also alert the police to cousin George’s location.

7. Every 10 minutes, remind your sister this is not “An Ugly Sweater Party.”

6. Let your Aunt Fran know “you have a guy” who can straighten the family heirloom silverware you just mangled in the garbage disposal.

5. Blame everyone in the room, from your 2-year-old niece to your 90-year-old grandma, for your eating disorder.

4. Tell your dad, “There ain’t enough weed in the world to make this turkey taste good.”

3. Tell your dad, “Popeye’s is way better than this crap.”

2. Tell your dad, “I’m too drunk to taste this turkey.”

1. Ask, “What do you think of the impeachment hearings?”

LISTEN | 9 The new album has been touted as “quintessential” Jason Aldean, with its blistering stadium anthems and cross-pollinated convention busters that his audience has known and loved. The 16-track album released early this month includes the R&B leaning “Got What I Got” and “We Back” — one of the final songs to make the cut. “I Don’t Drink Anymore” combines similar sonic elements with plangent steel guitar.

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KAREN NEWFIELD First and foremost a reader, she has reviewed hundreds of books on her blog www. readingandeating. com. And, more recently, this new Keys resident has also begun writing.

FRED THE TREE

WAY DOWN SOUTH IN THE FLORIDA KEYS ABOVE THE OCEAN LIVES A TREE.

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nce upon a time a seed began to grow out of the highway of the historic, Old Seven Mile Bridge.

This now unused bridge, built in the early 1900s as part of the Florida Keys Over-the-Sea Railroad, filled with concrete and rusting beams couldn’t possibly sustain life. Or could it?

Leigh Guest, a parttime Keys resident, noticed Fred on her very first visit. It amazed Guest that anyone who passed this tree could suppress a smile and a wave. Following her mothLeigh Guest er’s advice, Guest poured her feelings into words and art, and Fred the Tree came to life. Each and every page is an intricate cut paper illustration, sharing Fred’s story.

Guest is also a talented acoustic guitarist, singer, songwriter, performing and living on the road for the last decade. Guest has traveled the United States and abroad entertaining her fans. Shows vary from family-friendly to adult-only, but her tunes bring joy and laughter to all. Check out her latest albums, “42 Bridges” and “Hot Mess,” at www.leighguest.com. And don’t miss the fabulous Fred-inspired song, appropriately named “7 Mile Fred!” All her music can be downloaded on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and Amazon. To add to the fun, Guest has also designed a clothing collection inspired by life in the Florida Keys, 42 Bridges Apparel, featuring fun and stylish T-shirts, tank tops, beach bags and accessories. Find those at www.42bridges.com.

Guest will be donating a portion of book sales to the Turtle Hospital in Marathon.

“Fred the Tree” can be found at various stores and restaurants throughout the Florida Keys such as Food For Thought, Sweet Savannah’s and Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club, just to name a few. You can also pick up the book and meet the author

at the Big Pine & Lower Keys Island Art Festival located at Lower Keys Chamber Grounds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Fred the Tree is a welcome sight as you drive over or under the 7 Mile Bridge. Fred lifts spirits young and old and so does this unstoppable, talented singer, songwriter, and artist, Leigh Guest. Don’t miss the opportunity to see her perform live locally and meet this talented young lady who is sure to make you smile!

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RESTORATION BLUEPRINT Stakeholders weigh in on Sanctuary proposal NOAA’s Restoration Blueprint was introduced at the Sanctuary Advisory Council’s meeting in August, and the community has been buzzing about it since.

The proposal seeks to balance seemingly opposing needs: to bring our marine environments back to health while still promoting the economies and industries depending on those resources.

Four alternatives were presented, but constituents were invited to comment upon as much or as little of the proposals as they wanted — whether that be a specific reef, certain regulations, or an entire alternative. Alternative 3, the sanctuary’s preferred plan, would result in major changes for the sanctuary in terms of expanded boundaries, additional zoning, tighter regulation, and a new management plan.

Keys Weekly spoke with environmentalists and stakeholders in affected industries.

Here’s what the community has to say about the proposed Restoration Blueprint:

The Florida Keys Natio nal Marine Sanctuary Advisory C o u ncil meeting will tak e place Tue sd ay, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m . at the Isla nder Resort 82100 Ove , rseas Hwy. , Islamorad Members w a. ill discuss N OAA’s proposed chan ges to the sa nctuary’s boundaries, marine zon e s, regulations and m anagemen t plan. Pub lic oral and written com ment on the Restora tion Bluepri nt will be accepted a t the meeti n g . Meetings are stream ed live on Y ouTube.

If you have been living in the Keys for the last few years, you have seen the issues the reef is having. If you don’t believe that the reefs and seagrass need help, you have been living with a blindfold on. After reading as much of the NOAA blueprint as I could, I have a few thoughts from a dive operator’s perspective.

I’m just going to go ahead and say it. I want the only commercial operators allowed in ALL protected zones to be Blue Star certified, not just the three areas they are proposing. Commercial boaters all need to be on the same page about educating their customers and promoting conservation of our reefs. If your business is on the water and uses a SPA zone then you depend on the reefs being vibrant and alive. The least you can do is educate your customers and promote the preservation of the reefs you are using. Blue Star certification is free, you can do it online, and the Blueprint discusses having certifications for individual boaters and non-diving operators, again, all for free.

Carysfort, Sombrero, and Sand Key are all high-traffic areas that need protecting. NOAA isn’t some bogeyman intent on kicking locals out of the reefs, they just want to ensure that everyone who enjoys them will know how to protect them.

I don’t like that Key Largo will be made into a no-anchor zone, but I think it’s necessary.

Yes, it is frustrating that we can’t throw an anchor to fish or lobster or explore new places. Yes, if you anchor responsibly in sand it will not damage the reef. But let’s face the facts: most recreational boaters don’t know how to or care to anchor correctly. Just a few weeks ago there was a report about years of Elkhorn coral growth being destroyed by a dragging anchor on Pickles Reef. Who knows how much unreported reef tract is broken apart by anchors? Coral that people pay good money to come down and see year after year can be eliminated in seconds. I have repeat customers that will request the same reef over and over because of the coral quality. Those corals literally give me a paycheck. They are worth the hassle of having to use a mooring ball and not an anchor.

Additional Special Protection Zones and larger SPA zones will create more money from tourists snorkeling and diving. The fish that is caught and eaten has a one-time payout.

The shark that people come down to photograph or swim next to will pay out multiple times over the course of its life and is worth protecting. There will still be plenty of areas to lobster and fish throughout the sanctuary, even with the expanded SPA zones. Additionally, the expanded zones will mean that more fish will grow and breed to be caught in fishing approved areas. SPA zones don’t just benefit themselves, but everywhere around them.

I hope that NOAA will get better funding and support for enforcement of whatever policy they choose. All the regulations in the world will not be enough if there are no boats out informing people and enforcing policies. Even now NOAA and the FWC are seriously underfunded and understaffed. Adding mooring buoys, making Key Largo a no-anchor area, and expanding SPA zones and Blue Star certification will need much more monitoring and enforcement to ensure the reef becomes as beautiful as we all know it can be. I have hope for the future after reading what NOAA plans on doing with the Keys and am optimistic that things can get better for everyone who lives down here.

Captain Travis Ice Captain Travis has lived in Key Largo for nine years. He captains dive boats and knows our sanctuary waters very well. He has been an active diver and conservationist since college.

The Restoration Blueprint is available at floridakeys.noaa.gov/ blueprint. NOAA is taking public comment on the proposals through Jan. 31, 2020. Comments may be submitted online at www. regulations.gov (docket number NOAA-NOS-2019-0094).

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of ROSIE’S KNOTS AND POTS located at 131 ORANGE AVENUE, MARATHON, FL 33050 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: ROSEMARY STAYDUHAR Publish: November 28, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of FLORIDA KEYS CHARTER BOAT ASSOCIATION, located at P.O. BOX 2376, KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33045, intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: FLORIDA KEYS BUSINESS EXCHANGE AND COOPERATIVE, INC Publish: November 28, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Marriott Beachside Hotel in Key West.

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

All Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more County Commissioners may be in attendance.

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

Publish: November 28, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on December 11, 2019 at 1:30P.M., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Murray E. Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider the adoption of the following County ordinance: AN ORDINANCE BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12. OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE (“ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION”) BY CREATING ARTICLE VIII. (“PLASTIC STRAWS AND STIRRERS”) TO PROHIBIT THE DISTRIBUTION OR SALE OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BEVERAGE STRAWS OR STIRRERS COUNTYWIDE, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF A MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE 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

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Dated at Key West, Florida, this 20th day of November, 2019.

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: November 28, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: November 28, 2019 Personal Representative: CHRISTINE L. CUNNINGHAM 82672 Overseas Hwy. Islamorada, FL 33036 Attorney for Personal Representative: Urban J. W. Patterson Email: ujwplaw@gmail.com Secondary Email: ujwplawfirm@ yahoo.com Florida Bar Number: 382035 Urban J. W. Patterson, P.A. P.O. Box 783 Islamorada, FL 33036 Telephone: 305-664-5065 Publish: November 28 & December 5, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

SHIRLEY FAYE ALBURY Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of SHIRLEY FAYE ALBURY, deceased, whose date of death was August 22, 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 SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: November 28, 2019 Personal Representative: GEORGE W. STROUD 238 Apache Street Tavernier, FL 33070 Attorney for Personal Representative: Urban J. W. Patterson Email: ujwplaw@gmail.com Secondary Email: ujwplawfirm@ yahoo.com Florida Bar Number: 382035 Urban J. W. Patterson, P.A. P.O. Box 783 Islamorada, FL 33036 Telephone: 305-664-5065 Publish: November 28 & December 5, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this notice is the 28th day of November, 2019.

Personal Representative: Phyllis Tomlinson Mitchell Law Office of Jack Bridges P.O. Box 1714 Tavernier, Florida 33070 (305) 664-9690 Attorney for Personal Representative: Jack Bridges P.O. Box 1714 Tavernier, Florida 33070-1714 (305) 664-9690 Fla. Bar No. 0175950 Publish: November 28 and December 5, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

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: November 21, 2019.

Personal Representative: Francis U. Paige 15 S. Marina Dr. Key Largo, FL 33037 Attorney for Personal Representative: Amanda Leigh Goodman Attorney Florida Bar Number: 105169 Goodman Breen 3838 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 300 Naples, FL 34103 Telephone: (239) 403-3000 Fax: (239) 403-0010 E-Mail: agoodman@ goodmanbreen.com Secondary E-Mail: gbprobate@ gmail.com Publish: November 21 & 28, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

Personal Representative: KATHLEEN A. BILLINGSLEY SNOW c/o R.T. McDaniel, Jr., Esq. P.O. Box 144555, Coral Gables, FL 33144-4555 Attorney for Personal Representative: R. THORNTON McDANIEL, JR. Email Addresses: thornatty@ gmail.com Florida Bar No. 855715 P.O. Box 144555, Coral Gables, FL 33144-4555 Telephone: 305-815-3777 Publish: November 21 & 28, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will hold a Public Hearing on December 12, 2019 at 9:30 A.M., Key Colony Beach City Hall commission room, to hear a Variance Request from Tutle Florida, LLC, owner of 436 & 438 E. Ocean Dr. Applicant requests a Variance to Code of Ordinances, Chapter 5, Sections 35 (2 & 10), 38, 39 and 44 to install a 4’ x 25’ finger pier and 4 post 20,000 pound boat lift.

Interested parties may appear at the Hearing and be heard with respect to the requested variance.

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at the Variance Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose 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.

If you are unable to attend the Hearing on Thursday, December 12, 2019 but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to: City Commission, P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, or cityclerk@keycolonybeach.net and your comments will be entered into the record.

Rebecca Todd, City Clerk CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH Publish: November 28, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2019-CP-108-P IN RE: ESTATE OF BARBARA F. BETOLOTTI Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of BARBARA F. BETOLOTTI, deceased, whose date of death was August 6, 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2019-CP-121-P IN RE: ESTATE OF THOMAS H. PANKAU Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of THOMAS H. PANKAU, deceased, whose date of death was April 14, 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 SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: November 28, 2019 Personal Representative: BETTY D. PANKAU 12 Dolphin Rd Key Largo, FL 33037 Attorney for Personal Representative: Urban J. W. Patterson Email: ujwplaw@gmail.com Secondary Email: ujwplawfirm@ yahoo.com Florida Bar Number: 382035 Urban J. W. Patterson, P.A. P.O. Box 783 Islamorada, FL 33036 Telephone: 305-664-5065 Publish: November 28 & December 5, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2019-CP-120-P IN RE: ESTATE OF

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 44-2019-CP-127-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ROBERT LYNN MITCHELL, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Robert Lynn Mitchell, deceased, whose date of death was August 10, 2019 and the last four digits of whose social security number is 4474, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 19-CP-75-M DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF PATRICIA L. COMBS, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Patricia L. Combs, deceased, whose date of death was April 29, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME 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: November 21, 2019.

Personal Representative: Michael K. Combs 162 Bayview Ave. Berkley, Massachusetts, 02779 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) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: November 21 & 28, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2019-CP-122-P IN RE: ESTATE OF JUDY A. PAIGE, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Judy A. Paige, deceased, whose date of death was September 5, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 19-CP-115-P DIVISION: UPPER KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBERT LEE SNOW, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ROBERT LEE SNOW, deceased, whose date of death was JULY 28, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, TAVERNIER, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: November 21, 2019.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 19-DR-985-K Division: CIVIL MARLEN HERRERA CABRAL, Petitioner, and RODRIGO A CARRASCO GONZALEZ Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: RODRIGO ALONSO CARRASCO GONZALEZ LOS CLAVELES 374 CERRIELOS SANTIAGE DE CHILE 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: Marlen Herrera Cabral, 6709 Shrimp Road, Apt 209, Key West, FL 33040, USA, on or before December 28, 2019, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at Monroe County Clerk of Court, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida, 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 address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

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

Dated: 11/18/2019 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Jaquelyn Fonseca Deputy Clerk Publish: November 28, December 5, 12 & 19, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 19-DR-979-K Division: Family ANNE PIERMAN LOMONT, Petitioner and ARISTIDI DRAGHICI Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR PETITION OF PATERNITY TO: Aristidi Draghici Respondent’s last known address: Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Petition of Paternity has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on: Anne Pierman Lomont, P.O. Box

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES 5135, Key West, FL 33045, on or before December 21st, 2019, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at Monroe County Clerk of Court, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida, 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 address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

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

Dated: 11/14/2019 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Jaquelyn Fonseca Deputy Clerk Publish: November 21, 28, December 5 & 12, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 18-031720 WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FORPROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

DAVID WAYNE SELLERS Obligor ______________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: David Wayne Sellers 5667 Yale Road Bartlett, TN 38134 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Windward Pointe Condominium described as: Unit 5511, Week 33, Annual Windward Pointe Condominium, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interest holder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $3,632.79, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.00 times the number of days that have elapsed since November 12, 2019), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before

LEGAL NOTICES the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, 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: November 21 & 28, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE CONTRACT NO.: 2-9103 FILE NO.: 18-031550 WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

KENNETH JOSEPH HYDUK; JACQUELINE MAE HYDUK Obligor(s) ________________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TO: Kenneth Joseph Hyduk, 142 Greenward Way South, North Olmsted, OH 44070, United States of America Jacqueline Mae Hyduk, 142 Greenward Way South, North Olmsted, OH 44070, United States of America Notice is hereby given that on January 13, 2020 at 8:30 AM in the offices of La Concha Hotel, 430 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040, the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest at Windward Pointe Condominium will be offered for sale: Unit 5134, Week 5, Annual Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to 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 2959 page 543 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 $0.00 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 $2,221.99 (“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 $2,221.99. 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.

LEGAL NOTICES 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: November 28 & December 5, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE CONTRACT NO.: 2-19545 FILE NO.: 18-031793 WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

GUILLERMO RIVAS Obligor(s) _______________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TO: Guillermo Rivas, 4409 Effie Street, Bellaire, TX 77401, United States of America Notice is hereby given that on January 13, 2020 at 8:30 AM in the offices of La Concha Hotel, 430 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040, the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest at Windward Pointe Condominium will be offered for sale: Unit 5313, Week 32, Odd Year Biennial Windward Pointe Condominium, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to 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 2959 Page 543 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 $0.00 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 $2,591.01 (“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 $2,591.01. 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: November 28 & December 5, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

305.743.0844

LEGAL NOTICES NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE CONTRACT NO.: 2-14771 FILE NO.: 18-032100 WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

JON-ROI VEGA Obligor(s) ________________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TO: Jon-Roi Vega, 30321 Southwest 172nd Court, Homestead, FL 33030, United States of America Notice is hereby given that on January 13, 2020, at 8:30 AM in the offices of La Concha Hotel, 430 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040, the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest at Windward Pointe Condominium will be offered for sale: Unit 5411, Week 34, Annual Windward Pointe Condominium, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to 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 2959 Page 543 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 $0.00 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 $4,214.51 (“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 $4,214.51. 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: November 28 & December 5, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on December 11, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, at the Murray Nelson Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, will hold a public hearing to consider approval of the following County resolution: A RESOLUTION OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA ANNOUNCING NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE COUNTY BEGINNING WITH THE TAX BILL ISSUED IN NOVEMBER 2020 FOR CANAL RESTORATION PROJECTS ON CANALS IN BIG PINE KEY AND KEY LARGO; STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A full copy of the resolution may be obtained by calling the Monroe County Attorney’s Office at (305) 292-3470.

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, F.S., if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board 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 record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made.

ADA Assistance: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the County Administrator's office at (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) days prior to the date of the hearing. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call ‘711.’

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: November 14, 21, 28 and December 5, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

SUDOKU

SOLUTION

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

is now hiring for Afternoon & Evening Shifts.

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

CROSSWORD

SOLUTION

We Buy Gold Locally!

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn Townsquare Mall Marathon

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • AUTOS WANTED

EMPLOYMENT

ALL YEARS! Junk or Used. Cars - Vans Trucks- Running or Not. $CASH$ 305-332-0483

experience preferred.

Opportunity for growth and training available for qualified applicants.

Florida Keys Diesel Repair, 531 107th Street, Marathon. 305-289-2070

BOATS FOR SALE ‘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

EMPLOYMENT UPPER KEYS HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED - Part time, weekends & Holidays a must. Must speak English. Apply in person: MM98, Rock Reef Resort.

Project Manager -Upper Keys Must have ability to schedule & organize multiple people & trades. and pass background check. Send resume to admin@cbtconstruct. com 305-852-3002 Hiring for Clerical position in Upper Keys.

Accounts Payable/ Telephone. Send resume to: admin@cbtconstruct. com 305-852-3002 HIRED!!

EMPLOYMENT

City of Marathon - Job Openings: Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee , Public Works Maintenance Worker.

EOE, FULL BENEFITS www.ci.marathon.fl.us 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 SWEET SAVANNAH’S is now hiring for Afternoon and Evening shifts. Please apply in person 8919 Overseas Hwy. Marathon Experienced help only needed for all positions.

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

Marathon

MIDDLE KEYS Experienced, motivated electricians needed in the Middle Keys.

Contact Meacham Electric at 3054 8 1 - 0 0 5 8 .

The Advocate DUI Program is hiring for a Part time DUI Evaluator position in the Marathon office.

This position requires a Bachelors or Masters degree and experience in the field of substance abuse treatment. Training would be provided in the provision of the the evaluations for each DUI client and the position would require generally two days of assessment appointments.

Contact Gary at 305-394-4522.

Help wanted - Big Time Bait and Tackle competitive wages and working 30-40 hrs a week.

Contact manager Erich Yankovich 239-910-0878 IMMEDIATELY HIRING: Hideaway Cafe on Grassy Key: Food Runner, Busser, Dishwasher & Prep. Call for appointment 305-289-1554 Experienced Diesel Technician wanted.

Tools and experience is a must. Electronic engine diagnostic

Barracuda Grill now hiring experienced Servers for evening shifts. Apply in person 4290 Overseas Highway, Marathon 305-743-3314 HIRED!!

The Hammock House After Care Program @ St. Columba Episcopal Church is looking for an enthusiastic, supportive, compassionate person who has experience caring for children ages 6-13 with a genuine interest in working with children,a positive, friendly, fun attitude and the ability to clean, prepare snack and possibly drive a 15 passenger van. After School hours are 3:30-5:30, and camp when school is out is 9a-3p. We are committed to providing nutritious meals, top quality care and homework help for students in our program. Our goal is to enhance the lives of every child that attends our facility. If you are a patient, caring professional with a background in child care, we hope you will contact us about this position. Drug Free & DCF Background Check is required. Please call 305-743-6412 to apply.

451 W. 52nd Street, Marathon HIRED!!!

EMPLOYMENT LOWER KEYS Busy title agency on Big Pine Key seeking a highly organized, detail and customer service oriented individual, who is computer savvy and can handle a fast paced environment. Duties include managing closing files, coordination with Realtors, sellers, buyers, and lenders, regularly updating all involved parties. Salary, health insurance. Fax resume to 3058 7 2 - 4 0 4 1 .

HIRED!!

HOBBIES /COLLECT. PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & W a t c h e s .

Call 305-743-4578

305.743.0844

HOUSING FOR RENT

OFFICE SPACE

Short term rental in Key Colony Beach, 4BR/4BA - 2 story home with pool, on large canal w/deep dockage. Call 305-743-3338

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 available - prices by size. Call 305-743-7277

3BR / 2 1/2 BA Townhome in Marathon - Sister’s Creek.

Available Jan. 1, 2020. $2,200/ month 618-559-9143 2BR/2BA house for rent available in Marathon. $1,800/ month F/L/S Long term rental but month-to-month OK. Option to purchase.

2 1 6 - 5 0 9 - 4 4 0 0 RENTED!!

Long-term rental available in Marathon.

1BR/1BA unfurnished 1/2 Duplex. $1,500/month + utilities. F/L/S 305-4816887 RENTED!!

Small office space available for rent. Great location on U.S. 1 in Tavernier.

Conveniently located to everything. 305-394-0530

ROGO LOTS FOR SALE

FOR SALE: 2 Marathon ROGO lots with letters. 4 ROGO points. $30,000 Text LOTS to 305-393-2515 and leave name & number.

HOUSING WANTED HOMES FOR SALE

RV LOTS FOR RENT

MIDDLE KEYS MIDDLE KEYS Bay Front 2BR/2BA 4th Floor Unit for sale by owner in Marathon. Million dollar view – you can see 7 Mile Bridge, Ocean & Gulf. 32’ Boat Dockage. Covered Parking. $535,000 (305)916-0536

Local small independent contractor looking to share house in KCB or Marathon.

Willing to pay 1st/2nd/last and small sec. deposit.

References available. Call Brian 610-961-1957

RV Large Lot for Rent in Marathon. Includes 30 ft dock, $1,400/month + util.

Key RV, 6099 Overseas Hwy #15-E. 760-565-7210 or 7 6 0 - 5 7 4 - 4 9 1 5 Large RV Lot for Rent in Marathon. Full hook up. $800/month plus utilities.

305-943-0789

NOW HIRING Front Desk Agent Chief Steward Maitre D’ Houseman Room Attendants Engineering Pizza Cook Host – AM/PM Overnight Prep Cook Bartenders Servers Line Cooks Bellman Reservations Sales Agent Spa Coordinator Massage Therapist If you have a passion for guest service and hospitality, please apply

careers@bungalowskeylargo.com

Bungalows Key Largo is an EOE

HOUSING FOR RENT

UPPER KEYS 3BR/2BA Manufactured Home in Key Largo, Taylor Creek, unfurnished, W/D, large yard & plenty parking.

Sect. 8 ok. $1,800/month F/L/S 786-452-5570

The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. a division of

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

HOUSING FOR RENT

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

MIDDLE KEYS AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN MARATHON: Rooms available for short or long term rentals. Single: $720/ month; Double $1,150/ month; Plus tax; F/L/S. Units provide an ideal option to temporary or long term housing. Furnished with bunk beds, full kitchen with all utensils, tables, desks, coin operated washer & dryer. Residents share the kitchen, bathroom and dining areas. Linens, towels ,consumables, not provided. For information: Bob Brayman 305743-5929 bbrayman@ hallsdiving.com 3BR/2BA Mobile Home with Dock. Unfurn. Sect. 8 ok.

Located in Grassy Key, mm60. $2,000/month F/L/S 786-452-5570 3BR/2BA New Construction Duplex on stilts in Key Colony Beach.

Annual lease.

Call 786-970-4905

D’Asign Source is seeking the following professionals.

Overtime and benefits are available.

For full details & additional openings, please visit DAsignSource.com/careers

Architects

We have openings for Intern Architects, Emerging Professionals, and Production Architects.

Experience in High End Residential design is a plus.

Junior Interior Designer

1+ year experience with basic interior architecture detailing. Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and 20/20 a plus.

Warehouse & Delivery Crew D’Asign Source is looking for a hardworking Warehouse & Delivery Crew member. Must have reliable transportation, be on time and organized. Must have a valid driver’s license. CDL a plus.

KEY WEST

Behavior Health Therapist (Children) Case Manager Crisis Counselor Data Clerk Front Desk Specialist (Bilingual a +)

MARATHON

RNs and LPNs (3 shifts) (PT& FT) (Lead) & Behavioral Health Technicians (3 shifts) Peer Support Specialist (2), (base location flexible) Driver CDL (base location flexible) Crisis Counselor Assisted Living Night Monitor (free housing!)

Assisted Living Direct Care Worker Drop In Technician Care Coordinator (Family)

KEY LARGO

Community Action Team Leader (base location flexible) Adult Case Manager Behavioral Health Counselor Peer Support Specialist

Background and drug screen req.

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

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

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

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

Excellent Benefit Package Apply in person at 1996 Overseas Highway, Marathon or email resume to hr@spottswood.com EOE/m/f/d/v

EOE m/f/d/v

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

SCAN FOR JOB

Please email resume to hr@spottswood.com

Detention Deputy Trainee: The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is accepting Preliminary Applications for Detention Deputy Trainee Academy starting January 2020. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will pay for your new career (tuition, books, salary). Preliminary Applications must be completed and received by December 6, 2019. Starting salary $37,236.

Apply on line at www.keysso.net or contact Charles Slebodnick at cslebodnick@keysso.net or 305 292-7044. EEO/AAP.

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

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

is now hiring for Afternoon & Evening Shifts.

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

OCEAN KEY RESORT & SPA IS HIRING! Sous Chef Front Desk Agent Retail Sales Associate • Licensed Massage Therapist* • Licensed Nail Tech* *FL license required

Apply online at:

www.noblehousehotels.com/careers

Apply in person at: Zero Duval St.

Come see why our employees love to call Ocean Key home!

Great pay, amazing benefits, & an awesome team!

EOE

Dolphin Research Center is Hiring!

Visual Communications Staff Education Program Host School Programs & Outreach Curriculum Specialist Volunteer Resources Administrative Assistant Animal Care & Habitat Apprentice Benefits include medical, life & disability insurance, 401(k) plan, paid vacation, sick time & Holidays Full job descriptions available at www.dolphins.org/career_opportunities

Email cover letter, DRC application & resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org EOE

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

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

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

HOUSEKEEPER 20-30 hours/week. Must be able to work Saturdays & some Sundays.

Call: 305-743-0240 or 305-587-0359 Or apply in person at: Coco Plum Beach and Tennis Club 109 Coco Plum Drive, Marathon

WE ARE HIRING FOR HIGH SEASON! If you have experience in Hospitality, like to interact with our Guests and be part of an amazing Team, come and join us.

Please apply online for some of our open positions: islabellabeachresort.oasisrecruit.com 1 Knight’s Key Blvd (MM 47) Marathon

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12. Excessively showy, slang 13. Turkish monetary unit 14. *Macy’s parade flyer 19. “Haste ____ waste” 22. Little bit 23. ____ PeriÛdica 24. Connected to Lake Michigan 25. September stone 26. Hurtful remark 27. Synonym to #61 Across 28. Telephone company 29. City in Germany 32. Marine eagle 33. Jack-in-the-box part 36. *First Thanksgiving parade (Philadelphia) sponsor 38. What Darwin says we do 40. “No room in the ____ for the travelers weary...”

41. Print from a smartphone 44. Desert mirage 46. ____ Bridge in Venice 48. The ____ of the Bambino 49. What phoenix did 50. Bolted 51. Hurries 52. Hearts and diamonds 53. Claudius’ heir and successor 54. British slang for swindle 55. Computer-generated imagery, acr.

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A MILLION REASONS TO RIDE SMART RIDE RAISES $1.3M FOR AIDS AGENCIES

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articipants in this year’s SMART Ride 16, the 165-mile charity bike ride from Miami to Key West, pedaled their final mile down Key West’s Duval Street on Nov. 16, having raised a total of $1.3 million for seven South Florida HIV and AIDS service organizations.

The Key West-based team of Mile Markers, riding for AH Monroe as one of the recipient organizations, was the top fundraising team in the pack, turning in $187,828.

“The money will be distributed to the seven participating agencies — us, Pridelines, Broward House, Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center, Metro Wellness and Community Centers, Miracle of Love, Inc. and Compass Community Center — in a check presentation on Jan. 12, 2020,” AH Monroe Executive Director Scott Pridgen said. He added that the agencies will use the funds to provide services not covered by other grants and resources, such as non-covered prescription medications, alternative therapies, a nutrition program and emergency services.

— Weekly staff report

LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly 1. Scores of bicyclists complete a 165-mile charity ride from Miami to Key West on Nov. 15.

2. Champagne-spraying supporters welcome the SMART Ride cyclists to Key West on Nov. 15 after a 165-mile ride from Miami.

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3. Teams of riders as well as individuals pedal 165 miles over two days and raise money for seven South Florida HIV and AIDS service organizations.

4. The weather made things difficult for this year’s SMART Ride participants, who arrived in Key West on Nov. 15.

5. SMART Ride bicyclists filmed much of their breathtaking, but brutal ride with helmet- and bikemounted GoPro cameras.

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STUDENT OF THE WEEK

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The Key West Weekly is proud to partner with Key West High School faculty and students in choosing “The Student of the Week.”

Recipients are chosen on qualifications including academic standing, athletics, outstanding achievements, community involvement, individuality and moral fortitude. We thank our future leaders and KWHS for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Conch Pride,” and for giving us a glimpse into their world.

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Who has been your biggest inspiration at KWHS? Mrs. Wood. She’s the reason I love biology and want to pursue a career in science.

What organizations are you involved with at KWHS? Debate Club, Track & Field, tutoring at The Learning Center, Mu Alpha Theta.

Debate helped me improve my public speaking; high jump was one of the most exciting experiences of high school; tutoring allowed me to help others and Mu Alpha Theta challenged me mathematically.

What class has best prepared you for life after graduation?

Calculus.

What advice would you give to underclassmen? Work hard; persevere and have fun.

What’s your favorite social media channel, whom do you follow? Instagram, because I can stay connected with my friends.

What do you want to be remembered for at Key West High School? I want to be remembered for my love of reading and learning.

What three things do you want to accomplish before your 10-year reunion?

I want to travel to every continent; speak Spanish fluently and possibly learn a third language and I want to be an accomplished scientist.

Will you make the Keys your permanent home? Probably not. I’d like to live somewhere with all four seasons.

Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me…

To never leave home without sunscreen and bug spray.

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“I would like to say how glad and thankful I am that we have a surgeon in the Keys who has both a brilliant mind and a compassionate and common sense approach,” says Jan Burch, a Marathon resident and patient of Dr. Botelho’s.

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