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December 19, 2019

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ne of the things that makes the holiday season so special is the memories we make and the traditions we share or start.

We start life a little in awe of the spectacle of the North Pole and everything surrounding the most enchanted day of the year.

Then we grow up and realize that the holiday is truly about love and giving.

So we asked:

What’s your favorite Christmas memory?

“Hanging Christmas lights with my dad.

Every year we decorate with an intricate light display and giant toy soldiers. The best year was while we were outside admiring our work, the mailman handed me my early acceptance letter to my alma mater, the University of Miami.”

— Kevin Pribramsky

“The Christmas after Hurricane Irma, I knew there were so many animals displaced. Having lost my Farley the previous year, I knew it was time. My husband and I drove to Marathon and saw sisters Stella and Luna, who wouldn’t be separated. It was meant to be because I had shown up with two pet carriers!”

— Lisa Gilvary

“It was two years ago, when my son Cole really got into Christmas.

The best part was seeing his appreciation — hugs, kisses and thanks. Plus, he was so happy to give the gifts he had made and bought himself.”

— Megan Belleville

“My second favorite was on vacation in Myrtle Beach with my wife and children before my second deployment to Iraq. I had a chance to call and pray with my estranged, very sick father.

But my FAVORITE was when I proposed to my then-girlfriend and she said yes.”

— Jeffrey Matthews

“When I was young, I lit a candle in the manger outside of church. As I kneeled to light the candle, my dress caught fire!

I never thought I’d be stop, drop and rolling on Christmas! Luckily I walked away unharmed, but with a big burn hole in my dress. I guess you could say Christmas was lit that year!” — Allison Morgan

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Florida is ranked No. 2 in the country as the place to launch a startup, based on states that offer a positive environment to grow a business. The study, reported in the Business Observer, looked at factors like survival rate, corporate tax rate, cost of living index and labor cost.

Only Texas ranked higher.

Key West photographer Nick Doll shared with Key West Weekly one of the images from the recent holiday edition of Photos for Fido. The event raised more than $1,200 for the Florida Keys SPCA. Thank you, Nick!

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National Geographic underwater photographer, treasure diver, charter captain, shipwreck historian and Key West legend Don Kincaid died on Dec. 17. CAROL TEDESCO/Contributed

Key West lost one of its treasured legends on Dec. 17, when diver, underwater photographer and treasure finder Don Kincaid lost his battle with cancer. He was 73.

Upon hearing the news, divers all over town raised a glass to the man who, in 1971, found the first glint of gold from the wreck of the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Atocha, which sank off Key West in September 1622.

“Don was one of those extremely talented and larger-than-life person-

alities who is, was, an integral part of Key West,” said long-time friend and fellow treasure diver Jean “Golden Girl” Thornton. “He was one of my heroes.”

Kincaid’s adventures on the high seas started early. When he was 8, Kincaid and his mother, a Key West Conch who married a Navy man, spent 28 days crossing the Pacific — San Francisco to the Philippines — aboard a troop transport ship. His fascination with photography and shipwrecks started in the Philippines and continued during a stint in the U.S. Army. In 1971, Kincaid returned to Key West and was working in a local camera shop when treasure hunter Mel Fisher’s slide projector broke. “I immediately asked him for a job,” Kincaid said in 2015.

Just a few months later, in July 1971, he rolled off the side of a treasure boat and dove down. “I saw these little shiny, metal links sticking out of the silt, and I started pulling,” he said, remembering a greenish cast on the cold metal.

When he surfaced moments later and looked again, there was nothing green about the chain he held in trembling hands. It was more than 8 feet long and all gold. “Another crew member was on deck taking a whiz off the side of the boat, and when he saw what I had, he peed all over himself,” Kincaid recalled. “But yeah, that was the first gold found on the Atocha site.”

He spent the next two decades or so diving and documenting the recovery of $400 million in gold, silver, emeralds and artifacts for Fisher and National Geographic. Kincaid continued to work with the salvage team and for National Geographic for years. He later served on the board of directors and as a vice president of Fisher’s company.

He operated the Stars & Stripes charter catamaran and served on the board of the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society, the nonprofit that operates the Mel Fisher Maritime History Museum — and inherited Kincaid’s 30,000 images.

“He was a special part of Key West and of my life, and he will be greatly missed by both,” Thornton said.

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Cold weather is wildly inconvenient.

Yes, of course, it’s raw, sharp and jawclenchingly uncomfortable. At least, that’s always been my take on winter.

Growing up at the South Jersey Shore, I lived for summer. I kept a running daily countdown ‘til the next one, starting the first of day school, on the brown paper we Catholic school kids had to use to cover our textbooks.

I know some of you denizens of the cold north will disagree, but I’ve simply never had any use for winter and its bleak, gray landscape.

Aside from the discomfort of the cold, it’s also a huge pain in the ass.

You don’t notice it as a kid. Our mittens were clipped to our sleeves. A grown-up would tug our coat off once we got inside, and it would disappear magically, stowed safely someplace until it was time to go back outside. We were strapped into already-warm cars or bundled snugly in comfy layers against a parent’s warm body.

But as an adult, winter sucks.

We just returned from a long and wonderful weekend in New York City for my parents’ 50th anniversary.

(More on that at a later date.)

has been living in and writing about Key West and the Florida Keys since 1998. She lives in Old Town with her husband, Capt. Stan Miles, a longtime charter fisherman.

They had lived in the city (the only one in this country that needs no further identification or capitalization) in 1969, pre-kids, and treated the whole family to a return to their old stomping grounds. It was perfect, but our first night was freakin’ freezing. And simply inconvenient.

Take, for example, a simple coat.

Now take it on and off a dozen times as you go in and out of places. Coat checks cost money, or you could have it constantly fall off the back of your chair.

Today’s world brings the added issue of using a touchscreen phone with gloves, and don’t get me started on cold toilet seats in the morning.

Hat-hair issues force us to leave it on all night and look like a moron in a warm restaurant.

There’s the runny nose and watery eyes that come from a biting, cold wind.

And there’s the added thrill of cold cars that blow freezing air when you rush the heater dial, and instantly regret it when that Arctic blast hits your face or feet.

I know plenty of people who need Christmas to be cold. I’m not one of them.

Merry Christmas, Key West.

Come on down and warm on up.

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DRINK RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE SMALLEST IMBIBERS

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skim milk after age 2. hose of us who (Low-fat milk may be grew up in introduced before age New England 2 if the toddler’s overawhile back weight or if there is a recall a commercial family history of certain jingle that was popular heart diseases or high around this time of cholesterol.) year. The catchy tune No juice for the announced the longfirst year, then limit anticipated, holiday Dr. Stanley Sack it to ½ to ¾ of a cup arrival of a certain (nowper day. defunct) brand of eggnog on No nondairy milks for the supermarket shelves. first year. After that, if you do My husband knows, when I offer it, work with your child’s start bopping around the house provider to make sure enough singing tunes from ads of the essential nutrients are in the diet. past, there has to be a reason.

Generally, it’s only recommended As if the holidays weren’t enough if there’s a medical reason or a to stir up my memory, there’s strong family desire to follow, for something else: a new report example, a vegan diet. with beverage recommendations Everything else is pretty for young children. much frowned upon: flavored These recommendations, milks, toddler milks, sugar- or which came out as recently as sugar-substitute-sweetened bevthree months ago, come from erages, and caffeine. specialists in nutrition, pediatrics, Now, I am just the messenger pediatric dentistry and cardiovashere, and your child’s health care cular medicine. provider is the best resource as Their report is useful to to what she should or should not parents, as we know childhood be drinking. obesity is increasingly common, As I look at these recommenas are its complications such as early type 2 diabetes. And accord- dations, as nice as it is to have them written down, many are ing to at least some research, similar to what we’ve been saying obesity is linked to consumption all along. For me, the most strikof sugar-sweetened beverages at ing changes are (1) the increased a young age. Drinking the wrong 86’ing of juice, (2) the realization stuff may also lead to dental conthat in some toddlers, low-fat cerns and iron-deficiency anemia. milk may be the best choice, and Finally, we still don’t know much (3) the addressing of those speabout the effects of additives, cialized milks. such as artificial sweeteners, on What all this means is that infants and toddlers. except for a sip of the alcoholOn, then, to the experts’ recfree variety, that eggnog (which I ommendations: don’t see a preponderance of at Breast milk or formula for Key West holiday parties anyway) the first year of life. is now largely off-limits for our No water is necessary for youngest. the first 6 months. Then start Why not celebrate eggnogs gradually introducing it, up to 1½ of days past by finding that jingle to 5 cups a day by age 5. (That, online (there are several versions of course, is a big spread, and on YouTube) and dancing to it has largely to do with what other with your little one? After all, one fluids they’re consuming.)

No regular milk for the first of our health initiatives is to get those toddlers moving! year. Then whole milk for the next year, followed by low-fat or

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KEY WEST HISTORY BRAD BERTELLI

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ecember 19, in the piratical history books, has been an active one in the shallow waters surrounding the Florida Keys. In 1818, the Emma Sophia, sailing from Hamburg to Havana, was sailing between the Bahama and Cay Sal banks when she encountered a pirate schooner. The ship, said to have been 30 tons and armed with one cannon, was manned by a crew of 30 pirates who took command of the Emma Sophia and brought her to a small port formed by “the Florida Isles and the Martyr’s Reef.” The closest naturally occurring deep harbors suitable for such an engagement might have been at Bahia Honda or Knights Key, among a short list of others.

William Savage, a member of the Emma Sophia’s crew, would have his account of the event published in the Boston Daily Advertiser “Marine Journal” on February 3, 1819. Savage wrote, “Davis, the spokesman, drew his knife and swore, that every man should die, unless he found the money, and first he would hang the supercargo. He called for a rope, which he had brought on board, fitted with a hangman’s noose, sent a man up the mizzen yard and rove it and brought the noose down--and one man held it, and another stood ready to hoist. Now, said Davis, tell me where is the money, where are your diamonds, or I will hang you this minute. In vain I repeated I had nothing more but my watch, which I offered and he refused.

Once more, said he, will you tell? I have nothing to tell, said I. On with the rope, said the villain, and hoist away. The fellow with the noose came towards me, and I sprang

overboard. They took me up, after some time apparently insensible. They took off all my cloaths[sic], and laid me on my back on deck, naked as I was born, except having a blanket thrown over me. Here I laid five hours without moving hand or foot. Meanwhile they robbed us of every thing of the least value.”

While no one aboard the Emma Sophia lost their lives, the same could not be said for the second piratical event that occurred on the same date nine years later involving the pirate slaver Guerrero. A letter written on July 31, 1827, from a British officer in Havana to another in London, read in part, “The illicit slave trader from this port… appears to be about to resume its former activity, no less than four Spanish vessels having during the present month sailed are the brigs Guerrero… She is well armed, and has a crew of ninety men; and there can be little doubt that her purpose is to plunder of their cargoes of slaves any weaker vessels that she may fall in with in the coast of Africa.”

On December 19, 1827, Lt. Edward Holland and the 56-man crew aboard the H.B.M. (His Britannic Majesty) Schooner Nimble were patrolling the Florida Straits 250 miles north of Havana when a suspicious looking brig off the coast of Orange Cay, Bahamas was spotted. The noon entry into the Nimble’s log read, “Observed stranger to be a suspicious looking brig. I set topsail, cleared [the deck] for action & fired two guns to bring stranger to whom we observed hauling up to avoid us; made more sail.”

An exchange of cannon and musketry fire occurred between the two ships until the Guerrero feigned surrender by firing a blank and flashing a conciliatory light causing the Nimble to cease fire. The Guerrero attempted another run, only to slam into Carsyfort Reef at full sail.

According to an 1831 edition of the United States Service Magazine, “The masts of the chase were heard to fall with a tremendous crash, followed with a horrid yell from those on board, which left no doubt of her being a Guineaman.” The ship’s hull split open and when the Guerrero filled with water, 41 Africans shackled in the ship’s hold drowned where they were chained. The Niles Weekly Register reported, “The cries of 561 slaves and crew were appalling beyond description.”

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

600K SOLAR PANELS ADDED TO ARRAY KEYS ENERGY RECEIVES SOLAR POWER FROM MAINLAND

Representatives from Florida Municipal Power Agency, Origis Energy and 12 municipal electric utilities announce the expansion of the Florida Municipal Solar Project, which will add 600,000 solar panels to the project for a total of 1.5 million panels by 2023. FMPA/Contributed

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lorida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA), in partnership with 12 municipal electric utilities, including Keys Energy Services, and Origis Energy recently announced plans to expand the Florida Municipal Solar Project by adding 149 megawatts, or 66% more emission-free energy, to one of the largest municipal-backed solar projects in the nation.

The 12 utilities that will receive power from Phase II include: Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, Havana, Homestead, Beaches Energy Services (Jacksonville Beach), Keys Energy Services (Key West and the Lower Keys), Kissimmee Utility Authority, Lake Worth Beach, Mount Dora, Utilities Commission City of New Smyrna Beach, Newberry, Ocala and Winter Park.

FMPA, of which Keys Energy Services is a member, will serve as the project coordinator, and the 12 municipal utilities, which are member-owners of FMPA, will purchase power from the project. There is no up-front cost to the cities for participating. They will only pay for power when it is produced, according to a project press release.

The builder, owner and operator of Phase II is Origis Energy, a global clean energy solutions provider with more than 100 projects totaling over 1.6 gigawatts of developed solar and energy storage capacity.

Phase II of the Florida Municipal Solar Project will consist of two 74.5-megawatt solar farms, one in Alachua County and a second in Putnam County. Combined, the two sites will total some 1,500 acres. Phase I of the project consists of three 74.5-megawatt solar farms with 900,000 solar panels.

FMPA broke ground on Phase I of the Florida Municipal Solar Project in November.

With construction underway, FMPA and its members continue to expand solar power generation. When Phase II of the project is complete in 2023, the utilities will have a total of 372.5 megawatts of zero-emissions energy, which is enough to power 75,000 typical Florida homes.

More information on the Florida Solar Municipal Project or FMPA is at www.fmpa.com.

— Contributed

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / DECEMBER 19, 2019

MANDY MILES mandy@keysweekly.com

LIGHTING THE WAY “A

little light dispels a lot of darkness, and you can’t beat darkness with a stick, only light.”

Such is the prevailing message of Chanukah, said Rabbi Jacob Zucker of Chabad Jewish Center of the Florida Keys & Key West.

The eight-night Jewish holiday this year starts the evening of Sunday, Dec. 22 and ends the evening of Monday, Dec. 30.

Rabbi Zucker will spend much of that time traveling up and down the Keys, spreading the light — and lighting menorahs.

When asked whether he again would light the Grand Menorah on Key West’s Duval Street this year, Zucker replied with no hesitation and just a little laughter, “Absolutely. We’ll be doing it this year and every year until the Messiah comes, and after that, we’ll be doing it in Jerusalem.”

The first menorah-lighting of the season in the Florida Keys will take place on the first night of Chanukah, at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22 in Key West’s Bayview Park, where the menorah, one of the most recognizable symbols of this Jewish holiday, will stand alongside the city’s Christmas tree.

Zucker will be in Tavernier with the Keys Jewish Community Center for another lighting at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 and then he’ll be back in Key West for the Grand Menorah Lighting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26 in the 100 block of Duval Street.

“That event is always a fun, familyfriendly event on Duval Street,” Zucker said. “In addition to the menorahs on Duval Street and at Bayview Park, the city of Key West ordered a brand-new, 9-foot menorah that’s on display in City Hall alongside the Christmas tree,” Zucker said, thanking City Commissioner Sam Kaufman, who is a member of Chabad Jewish Center, for ensuring the inclusion of all religions in the city’s celebrations. Zucker estimated that there are about 800 Jews in Key West alone.

Chabad Congregation and B’Nai Zion, Key West’s two Jewish congregations, have about 200 members each, Zucker estimated. “But then, there’s probably another 400 who identify themselves as Jewish, but aren’t affiliated with a particular congregation,” he said.

CHANUKAH HISTORY LESSON The celebration of Chanukah is as much a history lesson as a holiday, involving wicked rulers and religious heroes. And while the lesson is a complex one, Rabbi Sara Y. Sapadin of New York City wrote a succinct narrative of the holiday and its history for young people.

KEYS CONGREGATIONS SPREAD LIGHT OF CHANUKAH She explained that nearly 200 years BCE (before common era), King Antiochus Epiphanes prohibited the practice of Judaism in Israel, forcing everyone to worship Greek gods and installing Greek idols in the Jews’ Holy Temple in Jerusalem.

A group of defiant and dedicated Jews, known as the Maccabees, were determined to take back their temple and defend their religious freedom.

“With faith and relentless determination as their guides, the Maccabees won a stunning victory over the King’s army,” Sapadin writes.

“The Maccabees successfully took back their temple, removed the Greek idols and held a rededication ceremony, but when they walked into the temple, they found only enough oil to light the menorah, or lamp, for one day – but miraculously, that small amount of oil lasted for eight days, which is exactly how long it took to get new oil.” Hence the eight-night winter holiday celebrating the eight lighted nights of Chanukah.

“With every Chanukah candle we light, we illumine the most important messages of all: that we must always work to find light in the darkness,” she wrote.

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GOOD DEEDS Monroe County Property Transfers

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Florida Keys Real Estate Group Outside Of MLS

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Waterfront Keys Realty Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Vacasa Florida Century 21 Island Life

12/16/2019 12/16/2019

$ $

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460,000.00 800,000.00

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Yes Yes Yes

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81216 Old Hwy 79901 Overseas Hwy #209

1937 1976

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31 30.5 29

27343 St Martin Ln 426 Bay Shore Dr 24394 W Caribbean Drive

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27.5 27 25

701 Spanish Main Dr 715 Sawyer Dr

2003 1987

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Single Fam

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Yes

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Mobile Hom

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Yes

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460,000.00

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2006

Single Fam

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No

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838,500.00

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1975

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Yes

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1963 1953 1986 1987 1987 1954 1938 1938 1994 1923

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WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK

NOW TRENDING In keeping with the spirit, we follow up last week’s three holiday movie recommendations with some of our favorite Christmas tunes. After all, nothing complements the holidays better than the music that defines our memories, moods and traditions. So add these three songs to your playlist and enjoy. And above all — happy holidays!

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veryone in Key West has Popeye’s Chicken fever, with patrons waiting over an hour in lines that for days have stretched down North Roosevelt Boulevard. Whether it’s a fried chicken sandwich or some buttermilk biscuits, the frenzy over the Louisiana-based franchise has consumed the city.

But this isn’t the first time we’ve seen the town go bonkers for a new fast-food chain. In recent years, Taco Bell and Sonic had similar debuts, with the hype and traffic dwindling after a few weeks. So, for those patient enough to wait for a spicy bite of goodness, we commend you for not rearranging your schedule to accommodate your chicken fetish. Yet for those waiting in lines that rival a Disney ride, we offer you...

SIGNS YOU ARE OVERREACTING TO THE POPEYE’S CHICKEN OPENING 10. You’ve searched for a Popeye’s Chicken sandwich on Key West Yard Sale.

9. You bought a series of books on tape just to kill the wait time in the drivethrough.

8. You punched a stranger in the face when he asked, “Why don’t you just go to Wendy’s?”

7. You landed on Keysso. net for bribing a Popeye’s employee.

6. You started speaking with a Cajun accent around the office.

“CHRISTMAS IN HOLLIS” RUN-D.M.C. Not your traditional Christmas tune, which is why we love it. It wasn’t the first holiday rap song.

That title goes to Kurtis Blow’s 1979 “Christmas Rappin’” (also worth a listen), but the RunD.M.C. offering is a fan favorite. It samples the 1968 blues song “Back Door Santa” by Clarence Carter and is about an encounter with ol’ Saint Nick in Hollis, Queens, New York, where Run-D.M.C. grew up. The song is part of their “A Very Special Christmas” compilation album, which donated all proceeds to the Special Olympics. Be sure to watch the video, too!

“GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER” — ELMO N’ PATSY The song was recorded by then husband-and-wife duo Elmo and Patsy and released in 1979. Interestingly, Patsy didn’t sing or play an instrument on the song. Dr. Elmo Shropshire was actually a veterinarian and during the Christmas season had been known to do over 150 radio interviews talking about this cheeky hit. Back when landlines and answering machines were a thing, it was fun to record this onto your machine as the reason you weren’t available to pick up the phone.

5. You missed any of the following to wait in line at Popeye’s: Your kid’s birthday party / work / coronary bypass surgery.

4. You starting wearing a diaper while waiting in line at the drive-through ... “just in case.”

3. You constantly bitch about the crosswalk traffic, but you’ll wait 45 minutes for an $8 spicy chicken sandwich.

2. You act surprised and argue with the DoorDash guy every time he tacks $50 onto your delivery bill.

1. Your wife’s new safe word is “Popeye’s Chicken.”

“LITTLE SAINT NICK” THE BEACH BOYS Leave it to the ultimate surfer dudes to put a skip in your step while listening to this upbeat tune. Off their 1963 Christmas album, it used their hit “Little Deuce Coupe” as the template for this song that envisions Santa’s sleigh as a Nordic hot rod — candy apple red, of course, with a fourspeed stick rather than eight reindeer.

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MANDY MILES

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HOLIDAY HEROES

‘MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT’

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eys Weekly wanted to honor a few of the folks in the Florida Keys who give more than they receive, not only during the holidays, but throughout the year. This year, the Key West Weekly honors Roxanne Posada and Billy Davis for their unwavering commitment to the kids of this community.

ROXANNE POSADA KIDS COME FIRST Roxanne Posada makes magic happen.

As head of the nonprofit Kids Come First, Posada’s goal is to make Christmas magical for every kid in the Keys.

“I’m all about making sure the littlest kids we serve have no idea their gifts came from a generous person in the community,” she said. “They come from Santa and that’s all there is to it.”

Throughout the year, Kids Come First provides new clothes, shoes, school supplies, even prom dresses and class rings for students whose families can’t afford the essentials, much less any extras.

But come Christmastime, Posada moves mountains to make the magic happen. She’s in touch with every school in Monroe County, getting referrals from teachers and counselors who know which kids don’t bother to write a wish list or letter to Santa.

“We give the schools referral sheets and we get an adult to fill it out with the younger kids. Every kid in need gets to fill out a wish list for three or more items,” she said. “Then I have sponsors within this amazingly generous community who get the kids what they want – without taking any credit.”

The credit all goes to the big man in the red suit. (But Posada and her holiday helpers deserve some, too.) To donate or volunteer, text Roxanne Posada at 305-360-1689.

BILLY DAVIS SOUTHERNMOST FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE Fatherhood shouldn’t be optional, because childhood isn’t, and every kid deserves the benefits and support only a father can provide. But too many kids in Monroe County have grown up with no father figure, and plenty of them end up fathering children while still kids themselves.

In Monroe County, between 2010 and 2015, more than 500 young men, aged 16 to 24, became fathers. Also in Monroe County, 34% of kids are growing up in a single-parent household, compared to 31% in the rest of Florida.

Enter Billy Davis, who last year launched the Southernmost Fatherhood Initiative throughout the Florida Keys.

Davis is working to turn absent fathers into involved dads who show up at baseball practices and demonstrate for their daughters the respect they deserve from a man.

The initiative is free to all participants and meets once a week for 12 weeks.

“We’re available to help any dads, from new fathers who are nervous around their new babies, to dads who weren’t around when their kids were babies,” Davis said.

He provides grocery gift cards to the fathers who show up and stay for a few consecutive sessions.

“And it’s encouraging to watch them spend that gift card on their kids and their kids’ mothers,” Davis said. “It really empowers them to be able to take care of the family they created.”

Davis also offers the Fatherhood Initiative in Monroe County jails, where fathers often feel the most helpless. “We caution those fathers not to expect too much too soon from their kids who may start out resenting them for being absent in the beginning. But we try to let them know it’s never too late,” Davis said.

For more information, contact Billy Davis at 305-304-1969 or apsmccrp@ aol.com.

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TIFFANY DUONG

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RECYCLING AFTER THE HOLIDAYS WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN’T RECYCLE FROM CHRISTMAS

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he mistletoe’s hung, the cookies are baked, and the tree is lit. And underneath that tree? Lots of new stuff. Wrapped up in lots of other

stuff.

The tradition of opening presents at Christmas is long rooted in American culture. People love to give and receive colorful gifts decked out in bows and glitter. It brings a lot of joy.

But, after the excitement has subsided, we’re left with a lot of extra wrapping paper, cardboard boxes, decorations, and other stuff that gets tossed in the trash.

The Recycling Center at Stanford University has reported that Americans throw away 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than at any other time in the year. Aside from gift wrap, when you take into account holiday

parties and the tremendous amount of single use plastic cups, plates, and silverware used, it’s no wonder that the season of merriment is also a season of wastefulness. But it doesn’t have to be.

The first step to a more sustainable holiday is to curb consumption. “Refuse” can mean buying less, not using plastic bags for your shopping, or serving your holiday dinner on real plates instead of paper ones. When you wrap presents, use green and eco-friendly gift wrapping options. And lastly, recycle. But do it right.

While recycling rules vary by community and recycling center*, these general guidelines for common holiday items can help take away some confusion. Use it to see what is and isn’t recyclable from the holidays.

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- Brown Kraft paper - Plain wrapping paper, greeting cards and envelopes (can be printed, but no glitter or foil; Generally, “If you can rip it, you can recycle it.”)

- Cardboard and gift boxes (flatten) - Shipping boxes from Amazon (flatten) - Shipping paper - Tissue paper

- Paper grocery bags - Aluminum cans, plastic bottles, glass bottles

- Mail catalogs - Calendars

- Wrapping paper or greeting cards with glitter, glue, foil, and textures - Plastic packing peanuts or bubble wrap - Styrofoam from electronics (dump out the Styrofoam and then recycle the cardboard box) - Plastic preform “blister packs” (the hard plastic around many toys that require scissors to open) - Ribbon, string, bows, and other “tanglers” - - - -

Plastic grocery bags Paper plates and pizza boxes covered with food residue Plastic cups, utensils, and straws Plastic or paper disposable tablecloths (likely have food residue)

- Receipts (coated in plastic) - Tinsel and other holiday décor (or try donating them to other people)

*Recycling in the Keys goes to the Waste Management Reuters Recycling Facility in Pembroke Pines. This list has been approved by its community outreach and education department and works throughout the Keys.

SPECIAL CARE There are a few things that shouldn’t go into recycling or trash bins. These include holiday lights, used batteries, and old electronics. These items should be brought to some retailers for recycling or to hazardous waste drop-off events.

Monroe County accepts Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste at 3 transfer stations (Cudjoe Key, Long

Key, and Key Largo). More information, including dates and times, is available at https://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/239/ Household-Hazardous-Waste.

Islamorada has quarterly household hazardous waste drop-off days: http:// www.islamorada.fl.us/departments/public_works/residential_hazardous_household_collection_program.php

PRO TIP: The police recommend not putting out your recycling right after Christmas.

Thieves have been known to scope recycling to see who’s gotten a new TV or iPhone.

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any know Key West resident Christa Hunt as the saucy, sexy Key West Burlesque performer “Tatah Dujour.” But what they might not know is that this dynamic single mother is also the creator/director/producer of the Burlesque, crafting and overseeing every aspect of the company totally solo, a role she wholly embraces.

This year, Hunt decided once again to mount her dream production of “Sugar Rum Cherry: A Burlesque Nutcracker,” an outrageously cheeky take on the classic Nutcracker holiday ballet.

Her vision will come to life on stage from Thursday, Dec. 19 through Saturday, Dec. 21 at Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St., Key West.

The deliciously naughty two-act holiday reverie is set to a combination of big-band versions of various Nutcracker suites and classic holiday songs. It features local performers, international burlesque superstars and a bevy of sweet “drinks” in the land of libations.

Though Hunt started her career at the beginning of the neoburlesque movement in 1998 in New York City, she found her calling as a producer when she moved to Key West, offering a theatrical take

on the burlesque art form with fully original concepts and scripted parodies — something only a handful of professional burlesque companies do.

“It’s more inspiring for me to write and produce shows with scripts and full concepts than basic variety shows,” she says. “It also allows performers who have dance or theater training, but don’t want to do striptease, to be a part of our shows.”

Hunt’s goal is to have productions that travel with full-time professional dancers and performers, and she’s headed in that direction next April with the Burlesque’s Prince tribute show “Erotic City.”

With “Sugar Rum Cherry: A Burlesque Nutcracker,” this burlesque version of the holiday ballet classic offers a full theatrical production that is uniquely Key West, celebrating “so much of what makes Key West the place it is — drinking, dancing and adult fun,” Hunt said.

Doors at Key West Theater open at 7:30 p.m. “Sugar Rum Cherry: A Burlesque Nutcracker” starts at 8 p.m. The show is sponsored in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. Tickets are available at thekeywesttheater. com or 305-985-0433.

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ERIN STOVER SICKMEN www.keysweekly.com

DOING MORE WITH LESS

2019: TOUGH YEAR FOR HOLIDAY CARRIERS

Left: A postal truck is packed to the brim with holiday deliveries. Right: A USPS carrier always has plenty of treats to make himself more popular with neighborhood dogs. ERIN STOVER SICKMEN/Keys Weekly

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o offense to Santa and his reindeer, but they’ve got nothing on the United States Postal Service (USPS). Every year, the days sandwiched between Thanksgiving and Christmas offer a unique challenge to delivery services handling the millions of online orders placed in those weeks. And 2019 has presented a perfect storm of sorts for FedEx, UPS, Amazon and the USPS. WEATHER Winter storms blew through the North and Northeastern states right after Thanksgiving, causing immediate delays on Black Friday and Cyber Monday orders. There was still plenty of time before Christmas, but as anyone knows, it’s hard to recover from a stumble out of the gate. And sure enough, the early delay caused lingering bottlenecks.

THE MARKET While e-commerce is bullish this year, the U.S. is seeing the tightest labor market in half a century. The major players in the delivery world haven’t been able to hire as many employees as they need and are suffering the repercussions of understaffing.

Inversely, giant retailers with more resources have overstaffed in many cases. Retailers in 2019 were able to offer an average salary bump of 30% over last year, and in October added 137,000 temporary employees, 18% more than last year, for the holiday season.

On the other hand, delivery and transportation companies’ hiring fell 17% over last season.

TIMING This year, Thanksgiving fell on the latest possible date, leaving just 26 days between Black Friday shopping and Christmas morning. The nation hasn’t experienced such a narrow window in six years, when, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce, online spending was only half what it is today.

Due to its isolated location, Key West depends on e-commerce more than other communities.

Locals are masters at supporting small businesses, but they can’t run to Target for a last-minute gift for almost-forgotten Aunt Betty at 10 p.m. And let’s face it, sometimes we just really want that damn Instant Pot. Amazon Prime satisfies whims and compensates for our poor planning.

But all those orders result in more movement for local carriers, particularly the USPS, which handles more Amazon shipments since the company cut ties with FedEx. As the behemoth of holiday shippers, the USPS delivers more packages than any private carrier, roughly 800 million gifts nationwide in just one month.

As I duck into an alleyway with a local postal carrier walking his daily route, I start to really think about the labyrinthine nature of Key West. He may only have 20 addresses on this street, but each one can easily include four apartments or host a secluded motherin-law suite in the back. Taking heavily condensed housing into

account makes it all the more impressive when he casually tells me that everyone on staff is adopting extra routes during season. Each of those routes during the holidays can easily bear 200 packages on a busy day. But my letter-carrying friend takes it all in stride, even offering to cover his ailing coworker’s route for a stint. To make it all happen, he’s at the downtown office at 7 a.m. every day to start his full 12-hour shift. Most of that time is spent on his feet or cruising short distances in a postal truck without air conditioning.

Thankfully, the exhausting elements are balanced by kind patrons and neighborhood dogs, which he happily bribes with treats. “The other day a woman handed me a $50 gift certificate,” he told me. A few days before that, a woman in an office near Shakti Yoga insisted on following him into the yoga studio as he delivered their mail so she could buy him a shot. It was midday and both were at work, so the shot was a nonalcoholic blend of lemon, turmeric, honey and cayenne, but it was just what the doctor ordered. “I was surprised how much it woke me up!” His wife now makes him a version of the shot to start his day.

All told, delivery services distribute more than 2 billion packages during the holidays. Two. Billion.

New automation technology and an increase in sorting facilities will help alleviate some congestion, but it ultimately comes down to hard-working employees pounding the pavement in towns across the country.

May they all have encouraging communities, supportive spouses and a wealth of lemon-cayenne shots. Happy holidays, and thank you, mail carriers, for delivering Christmas in the Keys.

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ore than 30 boats, countless strings of lights and plenty of generator power lit up the night on Dec. 14 in Key West’s Historic Seaport.

Schooner Wharf Bar hosted the 29th annual Lighted Boat Parade and turned the harbor into a holiday wonderland. Santa sailed into town, along with Key West chickens, fish wearing Santa caps, even Snoopy and the Red Baron made a lofty appearance.

The parade is one of Key West’s most popular holiday happenings and this year didn’t disappoint the hordes of locals and visitors who lined the harbor and shared plenty of holiday spirit(s).

— Weekly Staff report

CAROL TEDESCO/Contributed 1. An illuminated Key West rooster perches on the bow of a U.S. Coast Guard boat as part of the 29th annual Schooner Wharf Lighted Boat Parade on Dec. 14 in Key West.

2. The 33-foot Stella Blue takes fourth place in Schooner Wharf’s 29th annual Lighted Boat Parade on Dec. 14 in Key West’s Historic Seaport.

3. The 62-foot Schooner Metani wins second place for the recreation of Snoopy and the Red Baron in Christmas lights.

4. The 38-foot sailboat Aurora wins third place in this year’s Schooner Wharf Lighted Boat Parade on Dec. 14.

5. The Key West Community Sailing Center wins sixth place with its minisailboats trailing the 21-foot Mama Duck in the Dec. 14 Lighted Boat Parade.

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he Key West Chamber of Commerce wrapped up another year in the Southernmost City by honoring the people and projects that made the community a better place to live, work and visit. Key West Police Officer Brian Leahy, Fire Commander Chris Saunders and City Employee Erin Getchel were honored for outstanding service.

Business for Beauty awards for property improvements went to: Realtor Brenda Donnelly of Historic Key West Vacation Rentals, Alonzo’s Oyster Bar, Bayfront Suites, Duval Street Pocket Park, Hampton Inn Key West, Michelle’s Foundation & Keys Learning Center, Irish Kevin’s Bar and The Perry Hotel at Stock Island Marina Village. The Venture Award for investment went to The Quarry apartments.

Nadene Grossman-Orr was named a Key West Star, and Piece of the Rock honors went to attorney Cara Higgins, Key West Cares hurricane relief group, Danny Toppino and the entire Toppino family for generations of community service.

— Weekly staff report

5 MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly 1. Complex marketing director Jenny Lorenz accepts the award on behalf of Stock Island Marina Village.

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2. Commander Chris Saunders is Firefighter of the Year for 2019.

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3. Brian Leahy is named Key West Police Officer of the Year.

4. The Key West Chamber of Commerce honors Edward, Danny and John Toppino for their family’s multigenerational support of the community and the Key West Chamber of Commerce.

5. Bill Lay, right, congratulates Irish Kevin’s Bar on their recent renovations.

6. Michael Halpern holds awards for the Duval Pocket Park and Michelle’s Foundation honoring his late wife.

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7. Erin Getchel is City Employee of the Year.

8. Nadene Grossman Orr receives a Key West Star Award for her work revitalizing Fantasy Fest.

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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 the need 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 in terms of expanded boundaries, additional zoning, tighter regulation and a new management plan.

Keys Weekly spoke with environmentalists and stakeholders in affected industries about NOAA’s Restoration Blueprint.

Here’s what the community has to say:

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‘What can the Sanctuary do then?’

I’ve been watching the declining condition of the environment in the Florida Keys since the ‘70s, studying the science that tries to explain the problems and develops potential solutions since the ‘90s, and listening to everyone’s opinions about what the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary should do about it for nearly 15 years. There are no easy answers, but almost all of us who live here agree that our home waters are truly unique and that our natural resources are extremely valuable. They enrich our lives in countless ways; literally, in the cases of commercial and charter fishermen, diving businesses and the like, but also for those of us who take pleasure in boating, fishing, diving and other ocean activities.

Most of us want the same things from the Sanctuary: a healthier environment and the opportunity to enjoy it, now and for future generations. That’s what Congress tried to ensure with the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act of 1990. “The purpose of this act is to protect the resources of the area … and to manage such human uses of the Sanctuary consistent with this act. Nothing in this act is intended to restrict activities that do not cause an adverse effect to the resources or property of the Sanctuary…”

I have fished, dived, boated, anchored and rested on sandbars without having an adverse effect on Sanctuary resources on a great many days. Other days though, I have unintentionally killed undersized fish, kicked corals with my fins, scarred seagrass meadows with my outboard motor, pulled corals and sponges up with my anchor, or frightened resting seabirds off sandbars. I’m one of the careful ones out there, but these things do happen.

More than a million boaters, divers, snorkelers and anglers use sanctuary waters every year. The majority has little or no local knowledge to keep themselves and our natural resources from harm. Look at the condition of the reefs and shallow seagrass meadows today versus 30 years ago when the sanctuary was established, and far fewer people were using its resources. Look at the photos, or better yet the scientific studies that show we’ve lost half the coral cover and nearly doubled the miles of propeller scarring in this timeframe.

I am 100% onboard with others’ pleas for the Sanctuary to focus on water pollution originating within the Sanctuary and from afar. I’m not hearing the same cries for attention to climate change challenges, but I believe they are on par and just as essential for the Sanctuary to lead on. That said, complete solutions for these problems are not within the Sanctuary’s direct control.

What can the Sanctuary do then? Make boater education mandatory. Strive to field more law enforcement officers in partnership with state and local agencies. Install more mooring buoys and place channel markers in strategic locations where doing so will have more positives than negatives for natural resources. Lead and permit restoration efforts. Expand the Sanctuary’s boundary as proposed.

Finally, get the rezoning right to help limit natural resource damage from local impacts.

This should not eliminate any legal activity on or in the water, but it may limit where that activity takes place. Many members of our community have provided valuable advice about what “right” looks like through the public comment process. Whatever your comment may be, you must get it in before Jan. 31. You can learn more at marinezoningworksforme.org.

Chris Bergh South Florida Program Manager for The Nature Conservancy

Chris Bergh was raised in Key West and has been living on Big Pine Key since 1999. He is the South Florida program manager for The Nature Conservancy, a member of the Sanctuary Advisory Council, and a member of the sanctuary’s Water Quality Protection Program Steering Committee.

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COLLEGE PRESIDENT HOSTS HOLIDAY PARTY

COLLEGE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS SUPPORTS SAMUEL’S HOUSE

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riends, employees and board members of the College of the Florida Keys brought dozens of toys for local children to the school’s recent annual Caribbean Holiday Party at Tennessee Williams Theatre. College President Jonathan Gueverra and his wife, Josephine, hosted the tasty soirée after spending countless hours preparing traditional island eats. The best part? The toys were donated to Samuel’s House, which offers housing and support services to homeless women and intact families.

“The incredible amount and variety of toys we collected exemplifies the generosity of the faculty, staff and friends of the College,” Gueverra said. “We care deeply about helping people in our community and I am proud that our donation will bring holiday joy to the families at Wesley House.”

— Weekly staff report

1. Key West City Commissioner Clayton Lopez and his beautiful wife Pam are long supporters of Samuel’s House and the CFK. CONTRIBUTED 2. Kevin and Yvette Talbott bring style to any party.

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3. Key West City Commissioner Greg Davila takes some time off the air with Mr. Radio, Rick Lopez.

4. Hail to the chiefs: Key West Police Chief Sean Brandenburg is joined by his wife Julie and Key West Fire Chief Mike Davila at the college holiday party.

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5. Key West City Commissioner Sam Kaufman and wife Julia are feeling festive at the CFK holiday party.

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6. New Key West Chamber head Scott Atwell talks shop with the college’s Rachel Oropeza.

7. John Padget tries to convince Josephine Gueverra to give up a few of her secret recipes after sampling her delicious eats.

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That’s where Gary Centonze and Michelle Maxwell belong for a year of bad behavior.

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8. Monroe County Commissioner Michelle Coldiron and Katie Atkins are no strangers to supporting a great cause.

9. Warren Leamard and Rachel Oropeza cozy up with the man of the hour, Jonathan Gueverra, president of the College of the Florida Keys.

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ark Rossi has been all smiles at local holiday events after announcing at a Dec. 16 Southernmost Republican Club meeting that he intends to run for mayor of Key West.

Rossi had not filed paperwork with the Monroe County election office as of Dec. 18, but said he plans to do so after the holidays.

Rossi has experience in city government, having served as a city commissioner alongside current mayor Teri Johnston for part of his 12-year stint from 2002-2014.

He chose not to run for reelection in 2015, and then tried to run for mayor in 2018, but was disqualified for not paying a filing fee on time.

“He was confident he would have won the race,” County Attorney Bob Shillinger said at the time.

Rossi will challenge Johnston, who has said she will seek re-election, as there’s still plenty she wants to do to help the city of Key West.

The position is non-partisan, but Rossi, who owns Rick’s/ Durty Harry’s Entertainment Complex on Duval Street, is a Republican, while Johnston, who owns Affiliated Design, a design and construction company, is a Democrat.

No other candidates had announced plans for a campaign as of Dec. 18.

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SAVE THE DATE Dec. 19-20 • “The Play that Goes Wrong,” 7 p.m. at Tennessee Williams Theatre, Key West.

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

Through Monday, Dec. 23 • Old Town Trolley Lights & Sights Holiday Tour, depart every 15 minutes. Go to trolleytours.com.

Thursday, Dec. 19 • Walk on White Gallery Walk, 6 p.m. White Street, Key West.

• Christmas and Seasonal Concert, 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, Key West.

Friday, Dec. 20 • Literary Walking Tours, 4:30 p.m. at Key West Library.

Saturday, Dec. 21 • Literary Walking Tours, 10:30 a.m. at Key West Library.

• Discovery Saturday Coral Crafts, 10 a.m. at Eco-Discovery Center, Key West.

• Santa visits the Shops at Mallory Square, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. & 3 to 6 p.m., Key West.

• Violins in Motion Children’s Performance, 6:30 p.m. at Harbor Walk of Lights, Key West.

• Speaker Series, 1:30 p.m. at Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden Sunday, Dec. 22 • Lighting of Menorah, 5 p.m. at Bayview Park, Key West.

• Candy Canes & Kayaks, kayak holiday light tour, 5:30 p.m., departs from Sunset Marina, Key West. Info: Bluemoonkayakkeywest.com.

• Holiday Jazz in the Gardens, 5:30 p.m., The Gardens Hotel, Key West.

• Christmas Rocks, 8 p.m. at Key West Theater Tuesday, Dec. 24 • Noche Buena Christmas Eve with Old Island Restoration Foundation, 6 p.m. at the Oldest House Museum and Garden, Key West.

Wednesday, Dec. 25 — Merry Christmas!

• Christmas Day Brunch Sail aboard Schooner America 2.0, 11 a.m., Historic Seaport, Key West.

Dec. 26-31 • Fringe Theater presents An Evening Lost with Lillian Baxter, 7 p.m. at Little Room Jazz Club, Key West.

Dec. 27-28 • Key West House & Garden Tour, 3p.m. Call 305-2949201, Key West.

Saturday. Dec. 28 • Blackhead Smoke, 3 p.m. at Key West Amphitheater.

Sunday, Dec. 29 • Key West Women of Soul, 8 p.m. at Key West Theater.

Tuesday, Dec. 31 • Annual Dachshund Walk, noon, Fleming & Whitehead streets, Key West.

• Key West New Year’s Eve “Drops” at Sloppy Joe’s, Schooner Wharf Bar, Ocean Key Resort, Bourbon Street Pub.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LOCAL DEMS OPPOSE CATES’ APPOINTMENT

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he Monroe County Democrats are disappointed in Governor Ron DeSantis’s choice to interfere and attempt to fix the outcome of a local Monroe County election.

By appointing one of the candidates for the County Commission seat formerly held by Danny Kolhage, the Governor has used his executive power to put his thumb on the scale by creating a false sense of incumbency.

Given that Governor DeSantis has ignored his duty to act in an impartial manner with regards to a local election, we call on Craig Cates to reject this appointment and allow the voters of Monroe County to determine who should hold this seat. Anything less is a direct assault on the democratic process. Let the voters choose!

Signed: Monroe County Democratic Executive Committee

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STRENGTHENING TIES MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE HOSTS HOLIDAY PARTY

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he Military Affairs Committee (MAC) has been strengthening ties between the military and civilian communities for over 50 years. So what better way to celebrate than to bring the MAC members, friends and family to their annual holiday party hosted by the Key West Harbor Yacht Club?

— Weekly staff report

BRITT MYERS/Keys Weekly 1. MAC members and friends welcome new Key West Chamber executive VP Scott Atwell and his daughter Juliana.

2. Former NAS Commander Pat “Sparky” Lefere poses with Joe Caso and Marty Hirsch.

3. THE David Paul Horan is all smiles with the beautiful Jeanna Garrido.

4. Trouble comes in threes. Ask Abe Conn, Juan LLera and John Toppino.

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5. Newly appointed Monroe County Commissioner Craig Cates and wife Cheryl are longtime supporters of MAC. 6. Asst. Public Defender Jimmy Morgan and wife Allison are rarely caught without smiles.

7. Monroe County Senior Planner Matt Massoud and KWPD’s Danyle Massoud are one of MAC’s favorite couples.

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9. Monroe County School Board member Mindy Conn and Olivia Blackburn enjoy catching up.

10. MCSO’s Jon Crane and Michelle Maxwell are definitely up to no good.

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12. Judge Peary Fowler and Sir Jim Reynolds took home the festive award at MAC (Not pictured: Judge Fowler’s festive socks).

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: CUSTOMS FACILITY – TERMINAL ANNEX REPAIRS, RENOVATION & EQUIPMENT KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www.floridapublicnotices. com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar by Onvia at www. demandstar.com OR www. monroecountybids.com. The Public Record is available at the Monroe County Purchasing Office located in the Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, Room 2-213, Key West, Florida.

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

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The administration of the estate of Sergei Proudnik, deceased, whose date of death was October 10, 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: December 19, 2019.

Personal Representative: Elena S. Proudnik aka Alena S. Proudnik 1595 Harbor Drive Marathon, Florida 33050 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: December 19 & 26, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

The date of first publication of this notice is: December 19, 2019.

Personal Representatives: PATRICK L.F. MALONEY PO Box 1346 Marblehead, MA 01945 ROBERT J. MALONEY 190 Burgundy Drive Tavernier, FL 33070 Attorney for Personal Representative: JOE A. CATARINEAU Florida Bar Number: 0517291 91750 Overseas Highway Tavernier, FL 33070 Telephone: (305) 852-4833 Publish: December 19 & 26, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: December 12, 2019.

Personal Representative: Michael J. Geddes 5706 Revere Drive North Olmsted, OH 44070 Attorney for Personal Representative: Lauren N. Richardson Attorney Florida Bar Number: 0083119 2700 NW 43rd Street, Suite C Gainesville, FL 32606 Telephone: (352) 332-7688 E-mail: lrichardson@ boginmunns.com Secondary E-Mail: crowe@ boginmunns.com Publish: December 12 & 19, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

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

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: December 3, 2019 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Jaquelyn Fonseca Deputy Clerk Publish: December 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on January 22, 2020, at 1:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider the adoption of the following County ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA AMENDING SECTION 25-2(a) OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COUNTY ROAD SPEED ZONES; REMOVING THE ESTABLISHED SPEED LIMITS FOR COUNTY MAINTAINED ROADS WITHIN THE CITY OF KEY WEST IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 316, FLORIDA STATUTES THAT WERE INADVERTENTLY RE-INSERTED UPON ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 008-2019; ADDING “CABANAS WAY”, AN ADDITIONAL UNPLATTED ACCESS ROAD CONNECTING TO KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PROPERTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

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

Dated at Key West, Florida, this 11th day of December, 2019.

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: December 19, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF ACCEPTING BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed Bids for the following: The Sale of Eleven (11) CountyOwned Non-Density Reduction Lots on Duck Key with a Deed Restriction Prohibiting the Construction of Habitable Space Parcel ID Minimum Bid RE00379720-000000 $19,600.00 RE00379800-000000 $19,600.00 RE00379820-000000 $19,900.00 RE00380240-000000 $18,800.00 RE00380440-000000 $24,100.00 RE00383270-000000 $19,200.00 RE00383380-000000 $21,600.00 RE00383390-000000 $18,800.00 RE00383780-000000 $19,700.00 RE00383850-000000 $19,800.00 RE00383860-000000 $19,800.00 The minimum bid is set for each parcel based on an appraisal. The detailed listing of the eleven parcels, bidding procedures, and the appraisals may be found at www.monroecounty-fl.gov/ duckkeybids.

Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www.floridapublicnotices. com, a searchable statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar by Onvia at www. demandstar.com OR www. monroecountybids.com. The Public Record is available at the Monroe County Purchasing Office located in the Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, Room 2-213, Key West, Florida. All Bids must be sealed and must be submitted to the Monroe County Purchasing Office before 3:00 p.m. on January 7, 2020.

Publish: December 12 & 19, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 19-CP-83-M DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF SERGEI PROUDNIK, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 19-CP-137-P IN RE: ESTATE OF HELEN E. MALONEY, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of HELEN E. MALONEY, deceased, whose date of death was September 11, 2019, File Number 19-CP-137-P is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Plantation Key Government Center, 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, 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 has been served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME 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 SO FILED 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 19-CP-131-P IN RE: ESTATE OF JERRY L. WALLACE, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JERRY L. WALLACE, deceased, whose date of death was November 6, 2019, File Number 19-CP-131-P is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Plantation Key Government Center, 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, 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 has been served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME 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 SO FILED 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: December 19, 2019.

Personal Representatives: EUGENIA S. WALLACE 176 Bessie Road Tavernier, FL 33070 Attorney for Personal Representative: JOE A. CATARINEAU Florida Bar Number: 0517291 91750 Overseas Highway Tavernier, FL 33070 Telephone: (305) 852-4833 Publish: December 19 & 26, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 44-2019-CP-0065 IN RE: ESTATE OF MONETTE R. TRAICHAL, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Monette R. Traichal, deceased, whose date of death was July 6, 2018, 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

UNITED STATE DISTRICT COURTSOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDAKEY WEST DIVISION “IN ADMIRALTY” CASE NO.: 4:19-CV-10160-KING/ BECERRA In the Matter of the Complaint for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability by Chris Jennett, as owner of the 1981 41’ Morgan Sailing Yacht bearing Hull Identification No. MRY31024M81I, Petitioner.

NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS OF COMPLAINT FOR EXONERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Notice is given that the abovenamed Petitioner has filed a Complaint, pursuant to 46 U.S.C. §30505 et. seq. for exoneration from or limitation of liability for all claims for any damages or injuries, arising out of or occurring as a result of an incident involving the 1981 41’ Morgan Sailing Yacht bearing Hull Identification No. MRY31024M8I on the navigable waters near Islamorada, Florida, on or about April 9, 2019, as more fully described in the Complaint.

All persons having such claims must file their respective claims, as provided in Supplemental Rule F of the Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, with the Clerk of this Court at the United States District Courthouse for the Southern District of Florida, 301 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040 and must serve a copy thereof on attorneys for Petitioner on or before the 31st day of January, 2020 or be defaulted.

If any claimant desires to contest either the right to Exoneration From or the right to Limitation of Liability he shall file and serve on the attorneys for Petitioner an answer to the complaint on or before the aforesaid date unless his claim has included an answer, so designated, or be defaulted.

DATED this 12th day of December, 2019.

James Lawrence King /s/_J. Lawrence King Clerk of Court Publish: December 19 & 26, 2019, January 2 & 9, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 19-DR-1018-K Division: Family LYUBOV BITEMIROVA, Petitioner and BAUYRZHAN BITEMIROV Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: BAUYRZHAN BITEMIROV Respondent’s last known address: MAYSKAYA ST. 5-5 TYULKUBAS RG. SASTOBE VILLAGE, KAZAKSTAN 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: Lyubov Bitemirova, 1661 Dunlap Dr #2, Key West, FL 33040, on or before January 5, 2020, 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2019-DR-264-M Division: Family LAUREN BOHNEN, Mother, and CONSTANTINE FLORAKIS Father.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS Action files: Petition for Termination of Parental Rights TO: Constantine Florakis Respondent’s last known address: 3873 N. Ocean Drive, Riviera, FL 33404 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Termination of Parental Rights has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on: The Manz Law Firm at 5701 Overseas Highway, Suite 7, Marathon, FL 33050, on or before January 13, 2020, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the 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: December 4,2019 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shakira Mitchell Deputy Clerk Publish: December 12, 19, & 26, 2019 & January 2, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION Case No: 44-2019-CA-31-M NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will, on the 7th day of January, 2020, at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and

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best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: LOT 15, BLOCK 2, KEY COLONY BEACH, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 120, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM BEFORE THE CLERK REPORTS THE SURPLUS AS UNCLAIMED. Pursuant to FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORCLOSURE entered in a case pending in said Court, the 13TH day of November, 2019 Style of which is: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS,INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2006-3, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3 Plaintiff VS. GRANT L. GREENWOOD A/K/A GRANT LLOYD GREENWOOD, et. al Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2019-CA-31-M WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 20TH day of November, 2019.

KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Publish: December 19 & 26, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No: 44-2017-CA-204-M NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will, on the 7th day of January, 2020, at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: PARCEL A Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Block 2, VACA VILLAGE, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 106, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

ALSO Lots 1 and 2, PEARCE’S SUBDIVSION, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 161, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

Old State Road 4A contiguous to S’ly of Lots 1 and 2 VACA VILLAGE, a subdivision according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 106, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and lying S’ly of and contiguous to Lots 1 and 2, PEARCE’S SUBDIVISION, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 161, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

PARCEL B Lot 17, Block 2, VACA VILLAGE, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 106, a resubdivision of Lots 7 and 8 of Thompson and Adams Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 24, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, (Parcel A and Parcel B are referred to together as the “Property.”)

Pursuant to AGREED ORDER GRANTING AGREED MOTION TO CANCEL AND RESET FORECLOSURE SALET entered in a case pending in said Court, the 29TH day of October, 2019 Style of which is: CENTERSTATE BANK, N.A., F/K/A CENTERSTATE BANK OF FLORIDA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH COMMUNITY BANK OF FLORIDA Plaintiff, VS. SIDNEY’S AT MARATHON, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, et.al Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2017-CA-204-M WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 30TH day of October, 2019.

KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Publish: December 12 & 19, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, United States of America Rosetta Smith Blake, 3998 Northwest 33 Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, 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 Beach House Condominium will be offered for sale: Unit E13, Week 25, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to the sale is the failure to pay assessments as set forth in the Claim(s) of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in Official Records Book 2959 Page 547 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 $3,269.78 (“Amount Secured by the Lien”).

The Obligor has the right to cure this default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest up to the date the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $3,269.78. 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: December 12 & 19, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

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

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $3,455.51, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.00 times the number of days that have elapsed since December 10, 2019), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

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: December 19 & 26, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers

Project Manager -Upper Keys. Must have ability to schedule & organize multiple people & trades.

Carpenter needed also Both must pass background check. Send resume to admin@cbtconstruct. com 305-852-3002

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.

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 18-032089 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

JOHN SADOWSKI Obligor __________________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: John Sadowski 325 Leslie Lane Lake Mary, FL 32746 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Beach House Condominium described as: Unit C14, Week 30, Beach House

‘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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: CAK18720 DIVISION: CIVIL WINDWARD POINTE II, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, VS. STEPHANIE CAROL MILLER, et. al Defendants.

AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE AS TO COUNTS(S) II Notice is hereby given that on January 13, 2020 at 11:00AM, the below named Clerk of Court will offer for sale at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest: Unit 5613, Week 27, Even Year Biennial Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

The sale is being held pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on November 13, 2019, in Civil Case No. CAK18720, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida.

DATED this 11 day of December, 2019.

KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: December 12 & 19, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 18-001645 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

LOGAN E BLAKE; ROSETTA SMITH BLAKE Obligor ___________________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TO: Logan E Blake, 3998 Northwest 33 Avenue,

AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used. Cars - Vans Trucks- Running or Not. $CASH$ 305-332-0483 BOAT SLIPS FOR RENT

Boat Slips for rent in Marathon. Up to 50’ - 20’ wide. Starting at $750.

Please call 305-304-3610 Liveaboard Boat Slips available in Marathon.

Protected dockage, parking, bathrooms, laundry on premises, pool. $1,200/month incl. utilities.

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EMPLOYMENT UPPER KEYS Administrative Assistant/ R e c e p t i o n i s t .

Local real estate office looking for a responsible person to handle a variety of office tasks. Full time position available immediately.

Contact Amy at 305-664-4444.

Rock Reef Resort hiring P/T Front Desk Associate. $13.00/hour, vacation & incentive pay. Starting 2030 hrs/week, weekends/ holidays a must, some nights.

Requirements: Computer skills (MS Office) user level; PC Reservations system – will train; Non-smoker; Able to multi task within a “small office” operation; Reliable, trustworthy person w/people skills; Reliable transportation.

97850 Overseas Highway, Key Largo (305) 852-2401

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 Experienced help only needed for all positions.

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

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SWEET SAVANNAH’S is now hiring part-time or full-time positions. Must be available for weekend shifts and have a clean driving record for event deliveries.

Position will be crossed trained for FOH, baking and deliveries. Other positions available are day-time sales clerk and part-time baker.

Please apply in person at 8919 overseas Hwy, Marathon Fl. NO CALLS.

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!!

Keys Fisheries hiring Night Receiving Manager, night receivers and freezer help. Apply in person at 3390 Gulfview Avenue, Marathon.

EOE/DFWP We are looking for some Bartenders.

Apply in person at American Legion Post 0154, 4115 Overseas Highway, Marathon 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 experience preferred.

Opportunity for growth and training available for qualified applicants.

Florida Keys Diesel Repair, 531 107th Street, Marathon. 305-289-2070 City of Marathon - Job Openings: Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee , Public Works Maintenance Worker.

EOE, FULL BENEFITS www.ci.marathon.fl.us

HOBBIES /COLLECT. BASEBALL AND SPORTS MEMORABILIA WANTED. Private collector buying pre-1980 sports cards, old programs, pennants, autographs, photographs, ticket stubs, bobbin’ head dolls, etc. Dec. 18-26 only.

Alan 503-481-0719 PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & W a t c h e s .

Call 305-743-4578

HOMES FOR SALE MIDDLE KEYS Oceanview 3BR/2BA Stilted Frame home for sale on Grassy Key. New roof & A/C. $565,000 (3% to realtors) Email: gliders@bellsouth.net

HOUSING FOR RENT MIDDLE KEYS 2BR/2BA Large Apt for Rent. 10828 5th Avenue Gulf, Marathon. $1,850/ month plus utilities. F/L/S. Taking applications.

Call (305) 394-4545

HOUSING FOR RENT MIDDLE KEYS NEWLY AVAILABLE KCB Condo, Direct Oceanfront 1BR/1BA, Seasonal Jan-Feb 2020, $4,400 month. 610-291-6937 or rjhughes01@comcast.net 2BR/2BA Single Family Waterfront Home for rent in Marathon. Fully furnished. $3,100/month includes utilities. Available for 3 months - Jan/Feb/ March.

727-278-1105 House for rent in Marathon – Efficiency with 2 rooms/ Kitchen/Bath - fully furn. incl all utilities inc. cable for $1,400/month. No pets. F/L/S 305-610-8002

1/2 Duplex Studio Apartment for rent.

Centrally located in Marathon, private backyard. $1,400/month includes utilities. F/L/$500 Deposit.

305-731-5588 A F F O R D A B L E 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 New Construction Duplex on stilts in Key Colony Beach.

Annual lease.

Call 786-970-4905 3BR / 2 1/2 BA Townhome in Marathon - Sister’s Creek.

Available Jan. 1, 2020. $2,200/ month 618-559-9143 Long-term rental available in Marathon.

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

F/L/S 305-481-6887!

RENTED!!

HOUSING FOR RENT UPPER KEYS LONG TERM RENTAL in Plantation Lake Estates, Private community, two story 3BR/3BA unfurn. concrete block home, large carport & back yard, homeowners park w/boat ramp/dock, new A/C, W/D, screened in patio. Avail. end of Jan. $2,500/mo.

Best to email: slgrisham@ icloud.com to set up time to see the house or use WhatAp or FaceTime to call: 011+501+614-1234

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • •305.743.0844 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT in Marathon: Office/Retail Space, 1500sf w/additional 2 covered porches incl. Open water views, US-1 frontage, $2700/month. Also small Office Space $500/month.

Wifi & Utilities included.

Onsite storage & or yard space available - prices by size. Call 305-743-7277 Small office space available for rent. Great location on U.S. 1 in Tavernier.

Conveniently located to everything.

3 0 5 - 3 9 4 - 0 5 3 0 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.

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Education Program Host Facilities Maintenance Apprentice School Programs & Outreach Curriculum Specialist Visual Communications Staff Volunteer Resources Administrative Assistant 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

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OCEAN KEY RESORT & SPA IS HIRING! Sous Chef Front Desk Agent Bell/Valet Attendant Retail Sales Associate Apply online at:

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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!

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Behavior Health Therapist (Children/Adult) PT/FT Case Manager Crisis Counselor Data Clerk Front Desk Specialist (Bilingual a +) Care Coordinator

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

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Architects

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

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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.

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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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC && LEGAL NOTICES • • 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICES 305.743.0844 THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH HAS THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. THESE POSITIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

NOW HIRING

Marathon, Big Pine Key & Stock Island Locations $15 per hour to start FT Employees are eligible to participate in our health, dental, vision, Life Insurance. PTO and Profit Sharing is available to every member of our team (conditions apply).

HOW TO APPLY: Go to mytomthumb.com or call Cleveland (786) 295-5307.

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

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SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED! Monroe County School District Salary $15.80- $23.20/hour Key West, Sugarloaf and Upper Keys (3 work locations) • No Experience Required • Benefits • CDL Training Provided work as a Bus Aide while training • Full Time or Flexible Part Time Hours 6 to 9 am or 1 or 2 to 5 pm Apply online: www.keysschools.com

NOW HIRING Front Desk Agent Reservation Sales Agent Bellman Maitre D’ Bartenders Servers Restaurant Host – AM/PM Steward Pizza Cook Overnight Prep Cook Line Cooks Houseman Room Attendants Engineering Spa Attendant Spa Coordinator

FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER This position will consist of Marine Patrol/Code Enforcement and Shift Patrol Coverage. Applicants must possess a current Florida certification as a police officer. Applicants will undergo a thorough background investigation, including drug screening, medical, polygraph and psychological exams. Salary range $52,500 - $55,000 depending on qualifications. The City is an EOE Employer.

Mail resume to: Chief of Police, P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL. 33051 Or call for additional information (305) 289-1212.

FULL-TIME PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR Responsible for planning, developing, managing, directing, and implementing the yearly maintenance and operations of the City’s public water system, parks, streets, Stormwater system, vehicle equipment/maintenance, and City Facilities.

Minimum of 5 years of general construction/municipal experience with at least 3 years of lead/supervisory experience.

FULL-TIME PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER Responsible for city building, street and property maintenance, and improvements. Minimum of two years’ experience in building and grounds maintenance, machinery operation & maintenance or equivalent.

Heavy manual labor required.

Successful applicants must successfully complete a drug screening, criminal background check, and FDMV record review.

Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license or within 30 days if moving from out-of-state. It is the duty of every employee to deal courteously with the public.

Favorable impressions created by courteous public relations develop citizen goodwill and support for the employee and the city as a whole.

The City provides a competitive wage and robust benefits package.

The City is an EOE Employer. Submit resume and application to cmoonis@keycolonybeach.net Find application at www.keycolonybeach.net City Government/Forms/Miscellaneous Forms/Employment Application

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

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

JOB OPENINGS GUEST SERVICE AGENT TELEPHONE AGENT NIGHT AUDITOR BELLMAN

If you have a passion for guest service and hospitality, please apply

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Please email resume to hr@spottswood.com

HOLIDAYS

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WINNER A

nd the results are in! Thanks to everyone who participated in our first-ever Keys Holiday Photo Contest! We wanted to see your photos that capture what the holidays and life in the Keys mean to you, and you delivered! We had everything from ornate palm trees to a row of scuba diving Santas, drag queens in Key West, and even the Grinch himself in Big Pine. It just goes to show you what a special place the Keys are and how creative and fun the people who live here tend to be.

Thanks again, and without further ado, the winners are: 1ST PLACE: HUNTER DEMAURO As the person behind the mask, I personally knew of someone, a friend of mine, that had recently lost her beloved Boxer “Buckeye” and would have been first in line for a photoop… Well, I made the call and invited her, her husband and their adorable little guy, Finley, to the Grinch Party!! HUNTER DEMAURO/Contributed

2ND PLACE: MADALEN HOWARD When MarineLab instructors have a day off, they get right back in the water for holiday dives on the Duane and Spiegel Grove! MADALEN HOWARD/Contributed 3RD PLACE: VIRGINIA WARK A Motley Crew of Santas. Santa Con group shot at the old town hall on Greene Street last year. Locals get together, costumes and a movable party on the street anyone can join in. That’s The Holiday Spirit of Misfit Toys. VIRIGINA WARK/Contributed Until next year, enjoy the sunshine and happy holidays!

— Keys Weekly Newspapers Family

KEYS HOLIDAY PHOTO CONTEST

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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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CHLOE HARTLE Who has been your biggest inspiration at KWHS? Mrs. Gabrielle Flanigan has taken me under her wing and taught me so much about not only athletic training, but life. I don’t know where I’d be without her.

What organizations are you involved with at KWHS? Varsity softball, National Honor Society, Zonta Club, Conch Student Athlete Leadership Team.

What class has best prepared you for life after graduation? AP Government.

What advice would you give to underclassmen? Keep persevering and push through the pain.

What’s your favorite social media channel, whom do you follow? Twitter gives me a laugh and brightens my mood. I follow all sorts of people: Friends, athletes, politicians and celebrities.

What do you want to be remembered for at Key West High School? I’d like to be remembered for my hard work, dedication and Conch Pride, and for being helpful, kind and giving.

What three things do you want to accomplish before your 10-year reunion? I want to have a college degree, a well-paying career and a marriage with at least one child.

Will you make the Keys your permanent home? After college, I hope to return to start my family, but am also open to where job opportunities take me.

Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me … how a community can come together to provide strength and support in times of distress.

SEEN AROUND TOWN

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CITY SIDEWALKS, BUSY SIDEWALKS

LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

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2. Barb Grob of Key West Local Luxe helped customers select the perfect holiday bauble or other fine accessory during the Dec. 6 First Friday on Fabulous Fleming event.

DRESSED IN HOLIDAY STYLE

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s Key West counts down to Christmas, the calendar is packed with fundraisers, parties, shopping opportunities, boat parades and plenty of holiday spirits and goodwill to all.

Recent weeks have featured the First Friday on Fleming holiday shopping extravaganza, which proves what’s possible when a group of small business owners works together. And the LaTeDa Christmas Party on Dec. 11 brought hundreds of Key West residents down to the Duval Street restaurant, guesthouse and cabaret, where they filled a room to capacity with donated new, unwrapped toys for needy families.

‘Tis the season!

— Weekly staff report

1. Christopher Rounds, coowner of LaTeDa, proved it’s better to give than receive by filling a room with donated toys during LaTeDa’s Dec. 11 Christmas party.

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3. Edie Hambright and Julia Davis are always smiling and the LaTeDa Christmas party on Dec. 11 was no exception for the longtime local couple.

4. Monroe County spokeswoman Kristen Livengood relaxed for a bit with Sue Puskedra of Susie’s Estate Sales on Dec. 11 at LaTeDa. 5. The First Friday on Fabulous Fleming offered a holiday shopping, drinking and eating extravaganza just steps off Duval Street.

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6. Stephanie Hellstrom, left, owns La Rubia on Fleming Street, where she sells authentic Panama hats that are actually made in Ecuador.

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THE FUTURE IS IN YOUR HANDS

www.coralrestoration.org info@coralrestoration.org (305) 453-7030

There is no feeling in the world like returning a critically endangered animal to its natural habitat. Thanks to our local dive community, it has never been so easy to come and experience the magic.

Our world’s coral reefs are inching towards extinction with every passing hour. In the last 30 years, we’ve lost 50% of them.

Coral reefs could all be gone by the end of this century. Unless we take action.

Which is exactly what we are doing at Coral Restoration Foundation™. Every. Single. Day. REBUILDING REEFS We have already lost more than 97% of the corals that used to dominate the Florida Reef Tract.

But, as you read this, the Coral Restoration Foundation™ team is out on the water, growing and outplanting corals to save this precious ecosystem.

THE HEART OF THE KEYS This reef is our home, our playground, the source of our incomes, and a structure that protects our houses and businesses from the power of the ocean during storms.

It is imperative that we work to save the Florida Reef Tract. And that’s where you come in.

A WORLD-LEADING EFFORT Coral Restoration Foundation™ is managing the largest coral restoration program in he world.

Since inventing the now famous Coral Tree, we have built and installed the world’s largest Coral Tree Nursery, right here in the Keys. It’s capable of producing more than 40,000 reef-ready corals every year.

These genetically diverse corals are now spawning in the wild, kick-starting the reefs’ natural processes of recovery.

JOIN US TO TAKE ACTION Our dive and snorkel programs give everyone the chance to become immersed in this world of hope. When you join us out on the water, you will visit our worldfamous Coral Tree Nurseries.

Then you will head out to a restoration site where you will personally return a critically endangered animal to the wild.

You will be making an incredible difference for life in the oceans.

And having a great day out while you do it.

So what are you waiting for? Join us today to make a powerfully positive difference for our oceans. Join us to see for yourself that there is hope for our world’s coral reefs.

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