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As the Snickers commercial goes, “you’re not you when you’re hungry.” But who goes hungry when you’ve got a Snickers bar that weighs nearly 4.5 tons?

A Waco plant broke the Guinness World Record for the largest Snickers ever made. That’s equivalent to more than 43,000 single-sized Snickers.

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leven letters of interest filed to the Islamorada Village Clerk’s Office for the vacant council seat will be considered at the beginning of the meeting Thursday, Jan. 23 at Founders Park Community Center.

Since Jan. 9, registered voters within the village have had the opportunity to express their interest for the seat from which Cheryl Meads resigned on Jan. 7. Meads made the decision so she could invest her time, energy and focus as an at-large member of the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board.

Among those submitting interest are three former council members in Chris Sante, who served from 200818; George Geisler, who served as a councilman from 1998-2002; and Jill Zima Borski, who served on council 2008-10. Pete Bacheler, chairman of the Land Planning Agency for the past six years, and Mark Gregg, who serves on the LPA and Achievable Housing Committee, have also filed letters. Eric Carlson, who ran for village council during the 2018 election, has submitted a letter as well.

Others expressing interest include Don Horton, former director of the village building department and code enforcement; Mary Lou Kohne, part-time resident since 2005 and full-time resident since 2017; Capt.

Bill Todd; David Webb, who serves on the village Water Quality Improvement Citizens’ Advisory Committee; and Larry Zettwoch, volunteer firefighter and paramedic with Islamorada since 2012.

Once the new member is selected and sworn in, the council will hear updates from the Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Committee from Lesley Rhyne, vice chair, and the Local Planning Agency from Bacheler.

As for resolutions, council will consider an agreement with Adventure Environmental Inc. for professional services associated with sediment removal within canal 151, Sandy Cove Basin, on Lower Matecumbe. The first phase of sediment removal in two canals approved under the Natural Resources Conservation Service Grant started on May 7, 2019 and was finished by June 6, 2019. In coordination with Monroe County, a request for additional sediment removal was submitted to the NRCS program on June 13, 2019.

The request included five canals within the village with two being selected, canals 151 and 157, Sunset Drive, which commenced on Jan. 7.

Completion of sediment removal within both canals is expected to take eight to 10 weeks.

The project end date for the NRCS grant is currently March 30, 2020.

Council will also consider approving a contract with CBT Construction for demolition of a vacant residence at Green Turtle Hammock Preserve that was once used for environmental education and office space. Following Hurricane Irma in 2017, inspections of the residence conducted by village staff revealed dilapidated conditions, typical of aging waterfront.

In August 2018, the village hired H&G Structures to inspect the building and provide an estimate for renovation of the structure to meet building code, ADA, and public facility requirements. The estimate for renovation was $325,884. The village’s Historic Preservation Commission found that there was no historical significance to the residence and recommended demolishing the structure.

ON THE COVER Coral Shores’ Noah Butler goes after the ball during a rainy Jan. 17 match against Keys Gate. AUSTIN ARONSSON/Keys Weekly

SAVE THE DATE Jan. 24-26 • Island Boat Show at Hawks Cay Resort, 61 Hawks Cay Boulevard, Duck Key. Saturday, Jan. 25 • Native Plant Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at John Pennekamp State Park, Key Largo.

• Mariners Hospital Bougainvillea Ball from 6 to 10 p.m. at Founders Park, Islamorada.

Sunday, Jan. 26 • 12th Annual Ralphie Bra/Pub/ Poker Walk from Sharkeys to Carribbean Club, Key Largo. Registration 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and walk starts at 11 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 27 • Monday Fun Day Lunch & Game for adults 55 plus from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Founders Park.

Tuesday, Jan. 28 • Florida Keys Concert Association performance at 7:30 p.m. at Island Community Church, Islamorada Jan. 28-29 • Tibetan Monk’s Sacred Art Tour in the Upper Keys. More information at Sacred Art Tour 2020 Upper Keys.

Wednesday, Jan. 29 • Painting with a Purpose Seahorse Pair Class from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at History of Diving Museum, Islamorada.

• Delicate Balance of Nature 2020 lecture series with Jake M. Farnum, pest survey specialist with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services at 7:30 p.m. at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Key Largo.

Thursday, Jan. 30 • FEMA Public Flood Risk open house from 9 a.m. to noon at Founders Park Community Center, Islamorada.

Saturday, Feb. 1 • Stargazing with Elizabeth Moore and Jay Elliott of the Florida Keys Astronomy Club at 6 p.m. at the Islamorada Library.

• First Saturday of the month breakfast from 8-10 a.m. at the Key Largo Civic Club, 209 Ocean Bay Dr., Key Largo.

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BRIEFLY Residents can comment On prelim flood maps All Monroe County residents and business owners are encouraged to attend a FEMA public flood risk information open house to learn about their flood risk, view the newly proposed preliminary digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and find out how the information may impact their property. There is no presentation scheduled and the public is welcome to drop in anytime during the open houses. FEMA representatives, Monroe County staff, and a variety of specialists and experts will be available to answer questions. The open house events will take place at the following locations, please attend whichever is most convenient: Thursday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. to noon at Islamorada Community Center at Founders Park, or Thursday, Jan. 30, from 4-7 p.m. at the Murray Nelson Government & Cultural Center in Key Largo. Residents who plan to attend should bring their evaluation certificates, if possible.

KEY WEST DOCTOR BROUGHT SMALLPOX VACCINES AND THE POSTAL SERVICE TO KEY WEST UPPER KEYS HISTORY

Learn about world With new series Learn about the world and the views of others with a Jan. 24 Great Discussions lecture series at the Key Largo Library Community Room from 1-3 p.m. Each event is free and will include a video and guided presentation. The topic will be on the U.S. and Mexico relationship. For more info, call 305-451-2396.

Library talk On mosquitoes The Jan. 27 Keys Connection lecture series will welcome Phil Goodman of the Florida Keys Mosquito Control Board. He will update attendees on how the battle is going with mosquitoes. Find out what is new and get answers to your questions. The meeting, which begins at 10:30 a.m. and goes to noon at the Key Largo Library, is free and open to the public. For more info, call 305-4512396.

Free jazz concert At the library The community is invited to "Flute Juice," a free interactive show/jazz concert on Friday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m. at Islamorada Library's Community Room. The event stars Galen Abdur-Razzaq, a flautist and educator who will teach the history of jazz. All ages welcome, though children should be accompanied by an adult.

Art Guild Weekly meetings The Art Guild of the Purple Isles is full speed ahead this new year with four major shows available for public viewing as well as their next monthly meeting on Feb. 5. Meetings are held the first Wednesday each month until April at the Florida Keys Elks Lodge 1872. Located at MM 92, bayside, Tavernier, the meeting begins with a social at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting at 10 a.m. The meeting is open to all interested in participating in the arts through the Upper Keys. AGPI sponsors “Creative Tuesdays” at the Key Largo Public Library, Tradewinds Plaza, MM 101.4, each Tuesday from 1-3:30 p.m. Bring your own supplies. All artists of all experience levels are welcome. For more information go to www.agpi.us.

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r. Henry Waterhouse and his son left their home in Vermont hoping the warmer climates found in the West Indies would help to fortify the doctor’s health. They would arrive in Key West during the hot summer months of 1828.

A doctor by training and practice, Waterhouse opened an island practice, but also served the community in other capacities. For one, he served as the newly incorporated city of Key West’s treasurer.

From a handful of first-hand observations about his time at Key West, Waterhouse demonstrated himself to be, while perhaps a bit socially awkward, the kind of man who cared about the welfare of the people around him.

When rumors of an outbreak of smallpox were reported at Havana, Waterhouse, understanding the close working relationship between the ports at Havana and Key West, had the foresight to stock up on the vaccine.

Subsequently, it would be posted in the Thursday, March 19, 1829, edition of the local paper that Dr. H.S. Waterhouse “has procured from the government hospital at Havana, a supply of pure, fresh vaccine or Cow Pox Matter to inoculate those for smallpox who may desire it.” Shots became available the following Saturday, on March 21, as advertised, to all those who stopped by his office.

Waterhouse is said to have possessed a vast book collection, considered the largest on the island. Waterhouse is also seemingly compared to the fictional character of Ichabod

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Crane, from Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” published nearly a decade prior, in 1820. Like the willowy Crane, Waterhouse was described as having “a sallow complexion and cadaverous expression, with the contours of his mouth altered by an ill-fitting set of false teeth which he assured his friends were manufactured from the tusk of a hippopotamus. His erudition and flawless diction earned him the nickname of ‘Dr. Syntax.’”

Waterhouse would go on to serve additional community posts, including that of Key West’s first postmaster.

The island’s post office was established at the corner of Caroline and Front streets. He began his post on Feb. 18, 1829. He would resign his duties several years later when he moved to Indian Key sometime in late 1833 or early 1834. The arrival of a doctor at Indian Key must have made him a welcomed addition to the island’s growing population.

Waterhouse replaced Indian Key’s first postmaster, Silas Fletcher. Tragically, Waterhouse’s time at Indian Key would be short-lived. A story in the Key West Register, dated Jan. 24, 1835, reported, “On Saturday last about 9 o’clock p.m. a rumbling noise was heard in a W.N.W. direction from this place and in a short time a violent rush of wind followed which continued near 10 minutes with great force than has ever been felt here for many years.

The schooner Fair America was blown upon the beach, near Browne’s wharf and several boats were injured. To windward the blow was sensibly felt and some damage done, and several lives lost among which we lament to mention the drowning of Dr. H.S. Waterhouse and his little son near Indian Key.” The follow-up to the story would provide additional information. “Dr. Henry S. Waterhouse and his son, residents of Indian Key left the island on Saturday Evening the 17th instant in a boat on an excursion of fishing. The following morning it was discovered that they had not returned — boats were immediately dispatched in search of them, the boat in which they went was very soon discovered bottom upwards, and on further examination during the day, the body of the doctor was found and brought to this island this day interred. No discovery has yet been made of his son. It is the general opinion that the boat capsized in a very severe squall which occurred during the evening they left the Key.” Brad Bertelli is curator of the Keys History & Discovery Center.

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ENVIRONMENT

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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:

The Restoration Blueprint is available at floridakeys.noaa. gov/blueprint. NOAA is taking public comment on the proposals through Jan. 31, 2020.

Comments may be submitted online at www.regulations. gov (docket number NOAANOS-2019-0094).

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his sanctuary “restoration blueprint” is a fatally flawed document that is not supported by the majority of our local residents. This document did not go through an open and honest public process for creation, and that’s why it does not reflect the will of the majority of our residents.

And while this document isn’t one that our residents support, our residents actually care a lot about our marine environment and have good ideas on what the focus of this document should have been.

The public feels that water quality issues, brought on by pollution from the mainland, are the biggest threat to our Florida Keys marine ecosystem.

The public supports more artificial reefs to enhance and support marine life and take the pressure off of coral reefs, additional mooring balls at our reefs and popular dive sites to help reduce anchor damage, and adding channel markers to prevent prop scarring the sea-grasses.

And the public feels that tourists are a major contributing source of the problems.

They’d like to discuss the elimination of the two-day mini-season. And they’re suggesting required certification for tourists renting boats and better education and outreach to make tourists aware of sanctuary rules.

Yet, this current draft of the Sanctuary Restoration Blueprint does nothing to address any of these issues.

Instead, some of the sanctuary’s proposed regulations actually favor high-intensity tourism activities over low-intensity local usage. Many feel that some on the SAC board have used this document to unfairly create advantages for themselves. And, most feel the sanctuary’s proposals to restrict access to local reefs, back-bay sandbars, and waterways, will not solve any problems — but will instead create a new one by transferring and consolidating pressure onto other areas.

Beth Ramsay-Vickrey is a longtime Keys resident; she grew up in Marathon and now resides in the Lower Keys. She represented her district as a county planning commissioner, and sat on the Keys Energy Advisory Board, focusing attention on utility and conservation issues. She currently sits on the Lower Keys Chamber board of directors.

Opposition to the sanctuary’s “preferred plan” at public meetings and on the regulations.org website has been tremendous. Of the more than 450 people who’ve submitted online comments thus far, most are in objection.

Our county and incorporated cities have voiced concerns through resolutions and some chambers of commerce have sent letters of objection. FWC has voiced its jurisdictional objection, and the chair has written that “the Blueprint takes conservation efforts in the wrong direction and not much in the proposal would help the Keys ecosystem or fisheries”.

The public backlash in our county has become so overwhelming that the sanctuary started a “Stand Up for Florida Keys Sanctuary” Facebook page to beg people across the country to submit public comments of support.

How ridiculous is it that because the people of the Florida Keys do not support this Restoration Blueprint, the sanctuary is instead asking people from the northeast, the west coast, the Midwest, anywhere but here, to chime in. They’re asking people outside of the Florida Keys, who don’t operate boats, and who wouldn’t know the difference between a horse-conch and a queen-conch, to support the plans our own Keys citizens have rejected!

This new strategy to develop artificial support for this document does not instill public trust in the sanctuary or this process.

With a document that is so fatally flawed and unsupported, it is crucial that the promised rewrite represents the will and the voice of the majority of our local Keys residents.

For the past few months, the sanctuary has been telling us “they are listening”. The results of this rewrite will let us know if we’ve been heard or ignored.

Beth Ramsay-Vickrey, former county planning commissioner, District 2

To review the Weekly’s coverage of the Restoration Blueprint and community opinions about it, visit https://keysweekly. com/42/category/ sanctuary-blueprint/

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Lifeguard classes At Aquatic Center Signups are underway for the American Red Cross Blended Learning Lifeguarding Course at the Ron Levy Aquatic Center at Founders Park.

Mandatory prerequisite skills tests will be conducted on Sunday, Feb. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon. Prerequisites include those must be at least 15, can do a continuous 300-yard swim front crawl or breaststroke to demonstrate rhythmic breathing, receive a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the pool and do a 2-minute water tread. Those taking the class must complete online modules and attend all in-class sessions to complete the certification.

Course fee is $175. Class max is 10. Must register by Jan. 30. For more info, contact Ezequiel De Leon at 305-853-1685 or email to lifeguards@islamorada.fl.us.

Revised Fit & Fun Expo Islamorada’s Founders Park will host a Fit & Fun Expo on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Great Lawn. There will be a variety of information stations, refreshments and prizes. Also, get your blood pressure and other vitals checked, as well as nutritional advice from the experts and staff at Mariners and Fishermen’s hospitals. For more info, contact Justin Haggerty at 305-853-1685.

FKAA upgrades on Grassy Key main Implementation of the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority’s extensive Capital Improvement Plan continues with upgrades to the Grassy Key transmission main. The $8.3-million project, which commences this week, replaces a 2-mile portion of 30” pipe between MM 58 and 60 on the Overseas Highway. Over time this portion of pipe has begun to succumb to environmental conditions, resulting in interruptions of water service to the Middle Keys. It has also prevented FKAA from providing optimal pipeline operating pressures and contributed to drawdowns of emergency water storage in the Lower and Middle Keys. Motorists may expect lane shifts during construction, but no lane closures are planned. Construction is expected to continue through November 2020. To find out more about the Authority and its Capital Improvement Program go to fkaa.com.

Census reps Coming to town Monroe County will host representatives from the U.S. Census Bureau on Jan. 31 at Marathon Government Center, from 10-11:30 a.m., and Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo, from 3-4:30 p.m., to provide the community with information about the upcoming 2020 Census. After providing information about the census process, privacy of your data, and more, the bureau representative will hold an open question- andanswer session with the public. The county encourages anyone who would like to assist in the census effort or those with questions or concerns to attend and find out more. For questions in advance or to participate in the Monroe County Census effort, please contact Kimberly Matthews at matthews-kimberly@monroecounty-fl.gov or visit www.monroecounty-fl. gov/2020census. For jobs with the Census, apply online at www.census. gov. The 2020 Census will count every person living in Monroe County, the United States, and U.S. territories. The census is conducted every 10 years by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency. The results determine congressional representation and federal funding for states and communities, including Monroe County. By April 1, 2020, Monroe County households will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census and residents will have three options to respond – online, phone or by mail.

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ariners Hospital recently presented registered nurse Christine Helms with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for demonstrating compassion and patient- and familycentered care, which embody the meaning of the DAISY Award and mission of Baptist Health South Florida.

DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System. The nursing recognition program was launched in 1999 in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at age 33 of an autoimmune disease. The DAISY Foundation and Award were created by his family as an expression of gratitude for the nursing care he received during his illness.

Helms was nominated by a patient and family who visited the Mariners Hospital Emergency Department while on vacation in the Keys. In a letter to the hospital, the family praised Helms for explaining what was happening with their loved one in a private, thoughtful and detailed manner. The compassionate nurse then went above and beyond and shared her personal contact information in case they needed additional assistance.

The DAISY Award is presented twice a year at Mariners Hospital and the recipient is chosen by the hospital’s professional development council.

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To Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District customers: The Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District's Board of Commissioners approved a 15% reduction of the monthly wastewater billing rates at the Dec. 10, 2019 board meeting. Customers will begin seeing the lower rates on January bills for December's water usage. Reducing the wastewater billing rates is a board priority. The $33.60 per EDU Base Charge is now $28.56. The $5.27 per 1,000 gallons volumetric charge is now $4.48.

Going forward, the board continues efforts to accomplish early debt elimination six years ahead of schedule, harden assets, reduce our carbon footprint and increase the efficiency of the district's operations.

Projects currently underway are: • Installation of solar arrays to create clean energy, reduce electric and chemical expenses. Solar projects are projected to save approximately $5.4 million over the life of the assets.

• Installation of fire detection and suppression systems to protect district assets and reduce insurance costs.

• Reuse water pilot project.

David Asdourian Chairman, Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JANUARY 23, 2020

REVISED NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDUCT AUTHORITY

MARATHON COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBER, 2ND FLOOR 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050 TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2020

Regular Meeting 10:30 a.m.

The purpose of the Regular Meeting is for the Board to take action on routine business matters for the FKAA and to receive reports on operational aspects of the organization.

All agendas and backup can be viewed on our web site @ www.fkaa.com., or a copy of the Agenda, or any backup, is available upon request from FKAA, Pam Albury, Executive Office Coordinator, 1100 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL 33040, (305) 295-2205, palbury@fkaa.com.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, by phoning (305) 295-2205.

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FACT OR FICTION Common Myths About Habitat for Humanity

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e think we know all about something, someone or an organization.

Often, these conventional beliefs are inaccurate or flatout wrong. Jack Niedbalski, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys, explores some of the common misconceptions about Habitat.

Myth: Habitat for Humanity was founded by former President Jimmy Carter.

Fact: Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 by Linda and Millard Fuller after pioneering a low-cost housing program in rural southwest Georgia. It is an ecumenical Christian housing organization, dedicated to the elimination of poverty and substandard housing worldwide. Jimmy Carter became involved with Habitat for Humanity International in 1984 when he and Rosalyn Carter helped renovate a 19unit building near their hometown.

He has become its highest-profile proponent.

Myth: Habitat for Humanity builds or renovates homes and gives them to people in need.

Fact: In the Upper Keys, Habitat for Humanity builds a home and sells it to a qualified family on a 30-year, no-interest mortgage. The Habitat affiliate has a buy-back option should the family need to sell or leave the area.

Myth: Anyone in need can apply to buy a HFHUK home.

Fact: The potential homeowner(s) must pass a qualification process in order to be put on the list of qualified families. The head of household must work in Monroe County, must partner with Habitat by volunteering a required number of hours for Habitat activities, must demonstrate a need for safe, affordable housing and must be able to pay a mortgage, taxes and insurance. Household income must fall between minimum and maximum levels based on Monroe County guidelines for the number of people in the household.

A Habitat family with Jack Niedbalski, executive director, at a home dedication ceremony. CONTRIBUTED

Myth: Potential homebuyers must be or become a certain religious denomination to qualify.

Fact: Habitat follows a nondiscriminatory policy of homebuyer selection. Habitat home ownership is open to any family regardless of religion. There is no requirement to be a member of, become a member of, or practice a religion.

Myth: Donations to Habitat for Humanity International from Keys residents will eventually end up at their local Habitat office.

Fact: Local Habitat offices are called Habitat affiliates, with each affiliate operating independently as a nonprofit organization. Affiliates coordinate all aspects of Habitat home building in their local area, including fundraising, building site selection, family selection and support, house construction, and mortgage servicing. Almost all of the funds raised for HFHUK’s Building Fund are from the local area. Few funds are allocated from Habitat International, and those primarily occur for recovery from natural disasters. Funds raised in the Keys stay in the Keys.

HFHUK’s Building Fund comes from several sources: individual contributions; donations from businesses in the way of money, products or, services; fundraisers; and profits from the Habitat ReStore in Key Largo. To donate gently used home furnishings to the ReStore, call 305-453-7855.

The next HFHUK fundraiser is its 18th annual Cocktail Party on March 6 at the Conference Center at the Islander Resort. Items are needed for the live and silent auctions that evening.

To donate an item or service, please contact Niedbalski at 305-453-0050 or director@habitatupperkeys.org.

Information and tickets for the cocktail party are at www.habitatupperkeys. org/events.

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U14 TEAM TAKES SECOND IN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Upper Keys U14 soccer team Vortex recently trekked to Okeeheelee Park in Palm Beach to compete against Key West in the AYSO State Championship. The Vortex won the Hurrricane Cup that was held in Islamorada last December. Team Vortex advanced to the finals to play Key West for the championship. The Vortex scored first in the contest and battled tough, but fell to Key West, 2-1.

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ey Largo Yoga is offering two free events for the community.

On Saturday, Feb. 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., kirtan will be offered, and on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. the studio will screen the movie "Mantra - Sounds Into Silence."

Kirtan is an ancient art form that involves up-tempo, lighthearted chanting of sacred mantras. Repetitive chanting of these mantras quiets the mind, vibrationally connects those chanting to each other and offers a pathway to divine love. All are welcome to participate and sing their hearts out within a judgment-free environment.

This is not a musical performance, but prayer offered in the form of song.

Above all, ecstatic kirtan is completely

liberating, inspiring and a boatload of fun! The kirtan will be facilitated by musician "Sarasota Joe" Bruno. Over the last three years, Bruno’s donation-based weekly ecstatic community kirtan group in Sarasota has raised and donated thousands of dollars to local food banks and nonprofits that serve the special needs communities on the Florida Sun Coast. Bruno will accept donations for the kirtan, but they are not required.

A multi-instrumentalist and lifelong musician, Bhakta and vinyasa yoga teacher, Bruno’s kirtans are celebratory, uptempo, joyous and lighthearted, invoking the divine child that dwells within.

The movie “Mantra — Sounds into Silence” is a feature-length documentary that explores the musical and social phenomenon of chant and response meditation. More information is at https://www.mantramovie.com/. Attendees should wear comfortable clothes and bring a favorite blanket or pillow, and popcorn or snacks - even enough to share if you’d like.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JANUARY 23, 2020

‘CONNECT TO PROTECT’ Second annual gala returns to Baker’s Cay

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The 2020 Connect to Protect Gala is slated for Saturday, Feb. 29, with doors opening for VIP guests at 5 p.m. Earlier last year, the DPMMR/Bakers Cay partnership culminated in DPMMR’s inaugural gala, raising nearly $40,000 for marine mammal conservation. The all-inclusive party celebrated DPMMR’s mission to conserve whales and dolphins, with over 150 guests attending. CONTRIBUTED

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n just under two months, Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder (DPMMR) will partner with Baker’s Cay Resort for the second year to bring together the 2020 Connect to Protect gala.

Earlier last year, the DPMMR/Bakers Cay partnership culminated in DPMMR’s inaugural gala, raising nearly $40,000 for marine mammal conservation. The all-inclusive party celebrated DPMMR’s mission to conserve whales and dolphins, with over 150 guests attending.

Hunter Kinney, assistant director of development for DPMMR, said that the hospitality and atmosphere of Baker’s Cay were an integral part of the 2019 gala’s success.

“We’re so lucky to have the partnership with Baker’s Cay for this event,” she said. “As organizers, we want the spirit of our gala to be similar to that of a dolphin, playful and fun.

The team over at ‘The Cay’ really hit the nail on the head when it comes to capturing that spirit.”

Since opening in January 2019, Baker’s Cay has supported many local conservation organizations and

Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder (DPMMR) is a not-forprofit organization headquartered in Key Largo that is dedicated to marine mammal conservation worldwide through their active involvement in education, research, and rescue. The organization covers over 10,000 square miles of marine habitat in the Florida Keys where they are responsible for responding to any whale or dolphin in need of human help. Further, the organization cares for 8 permanent-resident dolphins at their facility headquarters where they connect guests from around the world through their many dolphininteraction programs and demonstrations.

Finally, the organization has many ongoing research projects that directly benefit the conservation of wild whales & dolphins.

has partnered with many of them to bring marine science into their resort experience.

“It is a sincere honor to partner with DPMMR. Their dedication to education and passion for our marine mammals is truly admirable,” said Joy Michelle Boyd, general manager of Baker’s Cay Resort. “We encourage our guests and community to visit DPMMR, enjoy a swim with the most loving dolphins and phenomenal staff and learn about the importance of our marine ecosystem and how they do it all with sustainability in mind.”

The 2020 Connect to Protect gala is slated for Saturday, Feb. 29, with doors opening for VIP guests at 5 p.m. The “all-inclusive” ticket price includes a three-course meal, an open bar for the duration of the evening, silent and live auctions, music and dancing. Some ticket options also include a year-long membership to DPMMR. More information is at www.dpmmr.org/gala.

Nancy Cooper, DPMMR’s president, said, “The gala is our biggest fundraiser of the year and the proceeds from this event have such a huge impact on our ability to provide top-notch care to our family of dolphins and to rescue and protect their wild counterparts.”

DPMMR leases a property in Key Largo specifically for rescue operations, which is necessary to prevent disease transmission for the seven animals that call DPMMR headquarters home. Proceeds from this year’s gala will help cover this annual lease, enabling the organization to continue its rescue mission throughout the Florida Keys. DPMMR is currently seeking sponsors for the 2020 Connect to Protect gala as well as donations for the silent auction, live auction and raffles. Interested parties can contact Kinney at hunterk@ dpmmr.org.

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TAPS AND TUNES Ten bands take to two stages

Some of the best traditional bluegrass and variations from a new generation excited crowds at Founders Park during the eighth annual Baygrass Bluegrass Festival on Jan. 19. Ten bands took to two stages, giving festival attendees a full day of music. Craft beers filled their cups thanks to the 10-plus breweries from around Florida. Proceeds benefit local arts and music scholarships. — Weekly staff report

DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly 1. The Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers play at the ICE Amphitheater as event attendees look on.

2. With his guitar, Nico Meroni, 1, of Key Largo, enjoys the 2020 Baygrass Bluegrass Festival presented by Islamorada Community Entertainment at Founders Park.

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A FESTIVAL OF FLAIR Art Under the Oaks celebrates local fine art and craftsmanship

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2. Generation Gap entertains guests throughout the day, playing songs from a vast span of generations.

3. Candice McCarthy couldn’t pass this up. As a lover of local art, she has been attending Art Under the Oaks for years.

his year’s Art Under the Oaks festival showcased a distinct variety of unique and expert arts and crafts – from metalwork and woodwork, to jewelry, paintings, plant arrangements, photography, clothing, purses, candles, home dÊcor and more. Started 37 years ago as a way to bring the community together by showcasing the talents of local artists, Art Under the Oaks has grown to have more than 110 vendors displaying their own works of art, spread over the grounds of San Pedro Catholic Church. Organized yearly by church and student volunteers, the event also acts as a fundraiser for the church, which has been part of the Keys community for several decades. At this year’s event, the couple thousand attendees who browsed the white tents enjoyed raffles, live entertainment by Generation Gap and the Marathon High School Jazz Band, a bake sale and plenty of food and refreshments. Event chairperson Lynn Clements said the Florida Keys pride themselves on being an art community and Art Under the Oaks provides the perfect opportunity to showcase that distinctive talent. — Weekly staff report

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leven days of the Upper Keys’ finest cuisine and beverage concluded on Jan. 18 with a grand tasting at the Postcard Inn Resort in Islamorada. The Uncorked Food & Wine Festival culminated with featured gourmet and speciality tastings from area restaurants and caterers, and it was complemented by visiting wineries from across the U.S. From casual dining fare at favorite Keys restaurants to fine dining along scenic waterfront views, more than 37 foodie events were held this year.

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AUSTIN ARONSSON/Keys Weekly 1. Ivan Cabrera, left, and Fabian Quintero, of Vine Connections, pour sake.

2. Theresea and Tony Sutter of Key Largo enjoy a glass of wine during Uncorked’s Grand Tasting.

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3. The multi-talented musician Lee Sharp performs during the Uncorked Food & Wine Festival’s Grand Tasting.

4. Samantha Smith, pictured middle, raises her hands as winner of the rum cake eating contest during the Uncorked Food & Wine Festival’s Grand Tasting at Postcard Inn. 5. Attendees stroll along the boardwalk of Postcard Inn during Uncorked’s Grand Tasting on Jan. 18.

The hundreds who attended enjoyed a multi-sensory experience of fine cuisine and world-class wines.

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t the first BOCC meeting of 2020, the county commissioners authorized Mayor Heather Carruthers to execute funding agreements related to FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grants to the owners of five properties in Key Largo, Marathon and Key West. The commissioners held the agenda item to make a further point about funding that’s still available to other property owners under the programs.

“I held these two agenda items for an explanation from Karl. I’m excited about these because we’re getting some real money to help our residents,” Carruthers said.

Karl Bursa, Monroe County’s chief of floodplain regulatory operations, updated the commissioners on the status of the five properties: “These are flood mitigation grants from FEMA. These five projects have been accepted by the DEO and are now in their final approval state,” he said. “This is money that helps residents, individuals elevate above the floodplain. Feds pay for 75% of it, and sometimes more for vets. That’s the bulk of it.”

Commissioner Sylvia Murphy confirmed that the remaining 25% of project funding will come from property owners themselves.

Bursa hopes to expand the successful federal cost-sharing program to others who qualify.

“We hope this will be the first step in a much wider program,” he said. “It’s the spearhead project.”

Additionally, he noted, the mitigation and renovation efforts will be a net benefit to the entire community by removing properties that could inundate neighbors.

“This really helps our entire community,” he said.

Commissioner Michelle Coldiron queried, “Is it too late for residents to apply?” Bursa said that it wasn’t. “It’s a revolving door of funding. The funding pool from Irma is closing down, but Michael still has a pool.”

Bursa explained that his department hopes to continue to pull actively from the funding pool to help Monroe County residents get ahead of the storms by building more resilient buildings that sit above the new floodplain base elevations.

Coldiron continued, hinting at the intent behind some of her questions. “I know a lot of this, but I’m asking for the benefit of the public — is it just for unincorporated Monroe?” Bursa confirmed that the funding is available for anyone in Monroe, both in the municipalities as well as unincorporated county lands.

The commissioners noted that active military, law enforcement and other public service officers are eligible to receive an even higher federal cost-share; all of the approved contracts showed FEMA funding for 83% of total project costs.

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ISLAMORADA

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Utility lines must move for pedestrian bridge project, and it’s going to cost JIM McCARTHY

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onstruction is set for May on a project to get pedestrians safely across U.S. 1 in Islamorada.

Concerns are arising, however, over the costs associated with the Founders Park Pedestrian Bridge at MM 87, specifically over utilities needing to be adjusted to accommodate the elevated walkway.

Founders Park hosts Gigantic Nautical Flea Market, 4th of July festivities and Holiday Fest — all of which see high turnouts, many cars up and down the road and people crossing safely thanks to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. But the area also sees heavy traffic backups.

The Florida Department of Transportation’s project, now estimated at $4.4 million, will construct a permanent elevated pedestrian bridge over U.S. 1. With reconstruction and realigning of the asphalt trail also come pedestrian connections to the elevator and stairs at the bridge. Roadside barrier walls will be installed and existing paved shoulders will be widened.

The project is creating some conflicts as it relates to utilities that need to be moved, and it’s going to cost the shareholders of the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative. FKEC’s overhead and underground facilities are located on the north edge of the FDOT right-of-way next to Founders Park. Per FKEC, they’re in conflict with FDOT’s permanent pedestrian bridge. As a result, rough estimates show that it could cost anywhere from $950,000 to $1.1 million to reconfigure overhead and underground facilities, including a transmission line and underground ductwork and conductor.

More importantly, the price tag to move the infrastructure will not be reimbursed by FDOT, per FKEC. It will be paid by FKEC’s members. FKEC is a member-

owned, not-for-profit electric utility that serves the Upper and Middle Keys.

FKEC says costs are estimates since the final engineering is not finished and the work will be bid out.

Mayor Mike Forster told the Weekly he recently became aware of costs that weren’t anticipated in what was originally a pedestrian bridge project estimated between $1.7 million and $2.9 million. Forster says he’s looking to bring up the matter during Thursday’s village council meeting at Founders Park Community Center.

“I don’t think I can support it (the bridge project) any more,” Forster said.

“Every person who’s a shareholder of our co-op is on the hook to pay for this moving cost.”

“It was a good idea with the right intentions, but now it’s not fiscally responsible to spend millions for a few events we have, even though I think it’s a great thing for our park,” he continued. “To quantify the dollars the co-op has to pay, I just can’t support it.”

Among the other utilities affected are the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority’s piping. Julie Cheon, public information manager, confirmed that 180-linear feet of 18-inch piping will be relocated as it’s in conflict with the bridge project where workers will need to dig. FDOT will take on moving costs due to a pre-existing agreement for an easement.

“It’s a lot less than what originally needed to be done,” Cheon said. “Initially, they were looking to relocate 700 linear feet.”

Estimated costs to move the pipe were not immediately made available

by FDOT. In October 2018, Islamorada council approved plans for a pedestrian bridge. The vote was 4-1, with councilwoman Deb Gillis voting against after hearing community members’ opin-

A rendering of the Islamorada Founders Park Pedestrian Bridge at MM 87. The Florida Department of Transportation confirmed that the project is still on track for a May 2020 start date. Project costs are estimated at $4.4 million. CONTRIBUTED

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ions. Of those speaking who were opposed, some noted that it would be too costly.

“My concern before was the cost, and it wasn’t even $2 million then. It was less than that,” she said. “The constituents I spoke with really didn’t want it.”

Talks among local mayors over pedestrian safety and getting people across U.S. 1 to festivals arose five years ago. What went from a possible mobile pedestrian crosswalk for use from Key Largo to Key West turned into the idea for a pilot program. The targeted spot for the bridge turned out to be Islamorada and Founders Park.

In August 2015, studies were conducted on possible pedestrian improvements at MM 90 near Coral Shores High School and Plantation Key School, Founders Park, North Roosevelt Boulevard and Bessie Road and U.S. 1. An elevated crosswalk for Founders was approved in August 2016. A year later, three bridge configurations were presented.

“All mayors agreed since I was the one who brought it forward, that Founders would be best,” said Forster. “Back then, FDOT did a rating of who’s most deserving, and they had Founders at the top even though PKS and Coral Shores I thought were most deserving because of use. They said there wasn’t enough property for that.

The only choice was Founders.”

With costs skyrocketing, Forster said it’s time to hit the brakes.

“I know I’m one of five votes, but it might be good to slow down the engineering and the extra costs until we talk,” he said.

DIVING

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JANUARY 23, 2020

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hey’re economic drivers and protectors to the natural reef. Look no further than Spiegel Grove in Key Largo and the Vandenberg in Key West.

In Islamorada, leaders in the diving industry want to see that same impact with a shipwreck in the waters. Led by Joe Weatherby of Artificial Reefs International (ARI), a group of divers visited the Jan. 9 meeting of the village council to discuss the benefits and how the village would need to be involved to make it happen.

“I’m very optimistic about the power of artificial reefs,” Weatherby said. “I’ve consistently underestimated results that come from this kind of activity. This is the kind of economic development that comes with no overhead and no costs.”

ARI is bringing more than 25 years of experience in highly competitive, marketdriven industries such as artificial reefing, scuba diving, water sports, fisheries and sailing. Weatherby said, every ship ARI has submerged is deployed properly, is clean and complies with regulations to produce happy tourists and exceptional scuba diving.

In order to do the project, Weatherby told the council that a municipal entity needs to hold the permit. As for project costs, the village wouldn’t need to pay anything.

Weatherby said he’s working with Marathon on a big project that he’s proposing for Islamorada.

“We’re going to go out and pay for and deploy off of Islamorada,” Weatherby said.

Council members including Jim Mooney expressed interest.

“It’s a proven fact that it’s working throughout the Keys,” he said. “I got cool pictures of all of them. I have so many friends who fish and dive these wrecks. It works with the environment. It turned out to be good, creating growth and fish and a habitat for humans and animals.”

UNDERSEA OPPORTUNITY GROUP WANTS TO SUBMERGE SHIP OFF ISLAMORADA

In this May 29, 2011 file photo, divers explore the superstructure of the Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg artificial reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary off Key West. HAIG JACOBS/Florida Keys News Bureau

Capt. Spencer Slate is a dive shop owner of 42 years. He also served as project manager of the Spiegel Grove project. Following the ship’s sinking, NOAA’s Bob Leeworthy and he conducted stops to get head counts.

He said stats they compiled showed more than 70,000 dives in the first 18 months.

“Most dive shops charge $100 for tanks and a dive. TDC rolls that over five times between lodging, food and supplies. It’s contributing almost $80 million a year, and that’s less than 18 months.”

John Bruen, a dive instructor at Key Dives, said they’re looking to sink a military shop that has some historical value to draw people from all over the world.

Annette Robertson explores a portion of the artificial reef Spiegel Grove May 16, 2012, in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, off Key Largo, one day before the 10th anniversary of the former 510-foot, U.S. Navy landing ship dock’s scuttling to become an artificial reef. STEPHEN FRINK/Florida Keys News Bureau

“The goal is to make this project for the whole community of all of Islamorada that will benefit recreational divers, tech divers and fishermen,” he said.

Mark Rusco, a Tavernier attorney who has practiced law since the ’80s, said he’s handled diving-related cases as far west as Guam and as far east as the Virgin Islands.

Rusco spoke to the council about potential liability, of which he said the village would have very little. He said there are two types of liability: personal and environmental.

“If you think about it, millions of dives on Spiegel and others, and having access to that environment, there’s only five to six cases where people filed lawsuits,” he said. “They never named Monroe County, which was the owner of those vessels.”

With the village council’s interest in a dive wreck, Village Attorney Roget Bryan said there’s some due diligence that needs to be done on the staff end.

“We want to make sure we’ve reviewed appropriate documentation,” he said.

Lisa Mongelia, executive director of the History of Diving Museum, told council that everyone’s seen changes to the reefs over time between human activity and storms.

She said an artificial reef will provide some benefits to the natural reef.

“It will give relief to the reef system as it is growing and still bring tourists to Islamorada and the Keys to enjoy what we have under our waters to see,” she said.

Weatherby said approval from the National Marine Sanctuary also would be required.

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FISHING

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JANUARY 23, 2020

SAIL FLAGS UP Variable weather hasn’t stopped the bite

A Mark V dive helmet painting.

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fter celebrating the opening reception of the “Dive Into Art” featured exhibit, the History of Diving Museum will continue the creative flow with “painting with a purpose” classes through mid-March.

The cost to participate in the sessions is $35 for non-museum members and $30 for museum members.

On Wednesday, Jan. 29 and Saturday, Feb. 8, participants can get ready for Valentine’s Day with a seahorse pair painting. Emily Kovacs, community outreach coordinator, will guide participants as they paint. The Jan. 29 class will go from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., and the Feb. 8 class will be from 3 to 5 p.m.

Continuing the theme of reducing and repurposing waste in the environment, the next painting sessions will involve bringing an empty and clean glass jar, aluminum can, or plastic container to create a new repurposed succulent planter. There will be two sessions: Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 29 at 3 p.m. A $10 donation will be collected to cover the materials for the class. Extra containers will be available.

The third “painting with a purpose” session will be painting one of the most iconic diving helmets, the Mark V. These classes will be on Wednesday, March 4 at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 14 at 3 p.m. The helmet is in celebration of the Museum’s 15-year anniversary and will close out the “Dive Into Art” exhibit.

To sign up for any of the painting sessions, call the museum at 305664-9737 or email Kovacs at programs@divingmuseum.org. Everyone is welcome to participate, regardless of ability. A minimum of eight registered people will be required for the class to take place. The Dive Into Art exhibit is on display through March 18.

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We even had several opportunities at big tarpon that we hooked up to a couple times but couldn’t stay glued to.

The ultimate highlight was surely the cobia, though. We found a pack of 40-plus fish in a school migrating across the Gulf that were hungry for anything we threw at them.

We hooked up to six fish in total from 15 to 40 pounds, letting four go and keeping two for dinner. Besides the rough waves and heavy winds, they had the time of their lives and already are booked for next January. That is what it’s all about.

Thank you for reading and remember … The tug is the drug and if you chum they will come!`

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DISTRICT IV ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC IV) (Between the Long Key Bridge and mile marker 90.939) of the MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Has an opening for a TOURIST RELATED BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE - Shall be persons involved in business which is interdependent upon the tourist industry who have demonstrated an interest in tourist development but who shall not be employed in any position within the lodging industry (motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks and other tourist accommodations and whose business is in the tax collection district for which they are applying).

Any person wishing to participate on the District IV Advisory Committee of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council within the district so noted above, may request an application from the Administrative Office by calling (305) 296-1552 and submit an application to the address shown below: Department DAC Monroe County Tourist Development Council 1201 White Street, Suite 102 Key West, FL 33040 Fax #: (305) 296-0788 Deadline for receipt of application at the above address is Friday, February 21, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. The application can be mailed or faxed. A resume may be attached to the application.

Publish: January 23, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

LLC, et.al., NOTICE OF MONITION FOR EXONERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA CASE NO. 4:19-cv-10214-KMM, IN THE MATTER OF: ISLAMORADA WATERSPORTS, LLC; SEVEN MARINE SPORTS; FLYING FISH FLIGHT SCHOOL, INC. f/k/a FLYING FISH, INC.; DAVID B. LANGE, individually; M’LEIGHA LANGE, individually; and JOHN LASH, individually; AS OWNERS OF THE 2017 PERSONAL WATERCRAFT, VIN: YAMA2369L617, PETITIONING FOR EXONERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, Petitioners. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Rule F of the Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida Local Rule F(1), that ISLAMORADA WATERSPORTS, LLC; SEVEN MARINE SPORTS; FLYING FISH FLIGHT SCHOOL, INC. f/k/a FLYING FISH, INC.; DAVID B. LANGE, individually; M’LEIGHA LANGE, individually; and JOHN LASH, individually; as Owners of the 2017 Personal Watercraft, VIN: YAMA2369L617, has caused to be filed a Complaint for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability, pursuant to 46 U.S.C. Section 30501 et. seq., for all claims arising out of or resulting from an incident that occurred on the 2017 Personal Watercraft on May 19, 2017, wherein Philippe Houtakkers, the driver of the 2017 Personal Watercraft, was injured on the navigable waters near Islamorada, Florida after colliding with mangrove branches. All persons having claims arising from the incident involving the 2017 Personal Watercraft, VIN: YAMA2369L617 must file them, as provided in Supplemental Rule F, with the Clerk of this Court, at the United States Courthouse, Southern District of Florida, United States District Court Clerk’s Office, Clerk of U.S. District Court, 301 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida 33040, and serve a copy upon the attorneys for the Petitioners, BRUCE M. TRYBUS, ESQ., JOSEPH G. JACOB, ESQ., COONEY TRYBUS KWAVNICK PEETS, 1600 West Commercial Boulevard, Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 on or before thirty (30) days from the date of the issuance of this notice, or be defaulted.

Personal attendance is not required. Any claimant desiring to contest the claims of the Petitioners must file an Answer to the Complaint, as required

by Supplemental Rule F and mail a copy to Petitioners’ attorneys. Failure to file a claim and/or answer on or before thirty (30) days from the date of the issuance of this notice may result in the waiver of your right to file a claim and/or answer.

Dated January/February ___, 2020.

BRUCE M. TRYBUS, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 972983 JOSEPH G. JACOB, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 1010739 reception@ctkplaw.com; yhall@ ctkplaw.com; tzerof@ctkplaw. com; jjacob@ctkplaw.com COONEY TRYBUS KWAVNICK PEETS 1600 West Commercial Boulevard, Suite 200 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 Telephone: (954) 568-6669 Fax: (954) 568-0085.

Attorneys for Petitioners Publish: January 23, 30, February 6 and 13, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

UNITED STATE DISTRICT COURTSOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDAKEY WEST DIVISION “IN ADMIRALTY” CASE NO.: 4:19-CV-10192-KMM IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPLAINT FOR EXONERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY BY GERVASIO FOLGUEIRA, AS OWNER OF THE 2009 MAKO MARINE MOTORBOAT BEARING HULL IDENTIFICATION NO. MRKR0229I809, Petitioner.

NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS OF COMPLAINT FOR EXONERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Notice is given that the abovenamed Petitioner has filed a Petition, 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 2009 Mako Marine motorboat bearing Hull Identification Number MRKR0229I809 on the navigable waters of Monroe County, Florida, on or about June 27, 2019, as more fully described in the Petition.

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 17th day of December, 2019.

K. Michael Moore /s/_K. Michael Moore United States Chief District Judge Publish: January 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

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: January 23, 2020.

Personal Representative: Barbara Jeane Edgar 306 North Drive Islamorada, Florida 33036 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw. com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: January 23 & 30, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Wheatons Towing gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 2/11/2020, 10:00 am at 101500 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. Wheatons Towing reserves the right to accept or reject any and/all bids.

1FTSS34P25HA10758 2005 FORD Publish: January 23 & 30, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Wheatons Towing gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 02/01/2020, 10:00 am at 101500 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. Wheatons Towing reserves the right to accept or reject any and/all bids.

3N1AB7AP8DL697819 2013 NISSAN Publish: January 23 & 30, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS DL Porter Constructors Inc is currently seeking qualified DBE subcontractor quotes for the KWIA Customs Facility – Terminal Annex Repairs. Plans and specs are available via email (kim@ dlporter.com). All pricing to be submitted to Kevin@ dlporter.com. Bids due Tuesday, January 28, 2020 @ 1:00pm.

Publish: January 23, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA CASE NO.: 4:19-CV-10214-KMM ISLAMORADA WATERSPORTS,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 19-CP-126-P Division: Upper Keys IN RE: ESTATE OF JEANE L. EYSTER AKA MARTHA JEANE LEONARD, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Jeane L. Eyster aka Martha Jeane Leonard, deceased, whose date of death was October 1, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 19-CP-000128-P IN RE: ESTATE OF RUTH CASEY, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Ruth Casey, deceased, whose date of death was August 23, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Hwy., 2nd Floor, Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: January 16, 2020 Personal Representative: Kevin Casey 116 Clover Lane Gibsonia, Pennsylvania 15044 Attorney for Personal Representative: Samantha J. Fitzgerald, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 173762 8551 W. Sunrise Boulevard Suite 301 Plantation, FL 33322 Telephone: (954) 580.3690 Fax: (888) 663.6471 Email: samantha@

305.743.0844

LEGAL NOTICES estateandprobate lawyer.com Publish: January 16 & 23, 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-222-K 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 20th day of April, 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: Unit C23, Week 48, 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 thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

Pursuant to IN REM SUMMARY FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AS TO COUNT(S) VI AGAINST THE ESTATE OF SALLY ANN WALKER, ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIESOR AGAINST SALLY ANN WALKER, DECEASED; AND MERY KATHLEEN SLAVIN, AKA MARY KAY SLAVIN, AS HEIR entered in a case pending in said Court, the 23RD day of December, 2019 Style of which is: BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA Plaintiff, VS. THE ESTATE OF JOHN ERNEST OTTENS, et. al Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2019-CA222-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 26TH day of December, 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: January 16 & 23, 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-218-K 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 20TH day of April, 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: Unit 5122, Week 6, Annual

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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”).

Pursuant to IN REM FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AFTER DEFAULT AGAINST JOAN DYSON JARVIS AS TO COUNT(S) I, UNIT 5122, WEEK 6 entered in a case pending in said Court, the 10TH day of December, 2019 Style of which is: WINDWARD POINTE II, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, VS. JOAN DYSON JARVIS, et. al Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2019-CA218-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 18TH day of December, 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: January 16 & 23, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

GILLERAN, JR., et. al Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2019-CA271-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 18TH day of December, 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: January 16 & 23, 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-271-K 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 20TH day of April, 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: Unit 514, Week 22, Sunset Harbor Resort, Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1376, Page 1093, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

Pursuant to IN REM FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AFTER DEFAULT AGAINST THE ESTATE OF THOMAS J. GILLERAN, JR.; ANY AND UNKNOWN PARTIES WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ADMINISTRATORS OR AS OTHER CLAIMANTS, BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THOMAS J. GILLERAN, JR., DECEASED; AND KELLY DAWN MCMAHON, AS HEIR AS TO COUNT(S) I, UNIT 514, WEEK 22 entered in a case pending in said Court, the 16TH day of December, 2019 Style of which is: SUNSET HARBOR RESORT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA Plaintiff, VS. THE ESTATE OF THOMAS J.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION Case No: 44-2019-CA-597-K 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 20TH day of April, 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: Unit 5732, Week 37, Annual Windward Pointe Condominium, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

Pursuant to IN REM FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AFTER DEFAULT AGAINST TERESA COLEMAN MARTIN AS TO COUNT(S) IV, UNIT 5732, WEEK 37 entered in a case pending in said Court, the 10TH day of December, 2019 Style of which is: WINDWARD POINTE II, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, VS. JANNIELISA ABREU, et. al Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2019-CA597-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 18TH day of December, 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: January 16 & 23, 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-582-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok,

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Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will, on the 20TH day of April, 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: Unit 5714, Week 44, Odd 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”).

Pursuant to IN REM FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AFTER DEFAULT AGAINST JOHN A. JOHNSON AND CONSTANCE L. JOHNSON AS TO COUNT(S) I, UNIT 5714, WEEK 44 entered in a case pending in said Court, the 10TH day of December, 2019 Style of which is: WINDWARD POINTE II, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, VS. JOHN A. JOHNSON, et. al Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2019-CA582-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 18TH day of December, 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: January 16 & 23, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

Windermere, FL 34786 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 A33, Week 3, Beach House 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 $4,787.41, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.00 times the number of days that have elapsed since January 15, 2020), 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: January 23 & 30, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

TO: Douglas E Schmidt 13911 Ridgedale Drive #110 Minnetonka, MN 55305 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 A23, Week 24, Beach House 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 $2,133.02, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.00 times the number of days that have elapsed since January 15, 2020), 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: January 23 & 30, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

Obligor _____________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Carol Germinaro 41 Birch Street Duxbury, MA 02332 Bruce Germinaro 41 Birch Street Duxbury, MA 02332 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Windward Pointe Condominium described as: Unit 5322, Week 16, Annual Windward Pointe Condominium, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interest holder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $2,321.99, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.00 times the number of days that have elapsed since January 14, 2020), 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: January 23 & 30, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

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 interest holder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $6,328.88, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.00 times the number of days that have elapsed since January 14, 2020), 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: January 23 & 30, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

Project Manager -Upper Keys. Must have ability to schedule & organize multiple people & trades. and pass background check. Send resume to admin@ cbtconstruct.com 3 0 5 - 8 5 2 - 3 0 0 2 2

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.

Two housekeepers needed - approx. 30 hrs/week. $13/hr.

Must work some weekends.

Apply in person at Sea Dell Motel, 5000 Overseas Hwy, Marathon.

305-743-5161

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

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 18-031690 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

RON PICHLER Obligor _______________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Ron Pichler 11650 Claymont Circle

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 18-031780 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

DOUGLAS E SCHMIDT Obligor ______________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 18-032095 WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

CAROL GERMINARO; BRUCE GERMINARO

Meeting Notice Monroe County Land Authority The Monroe County Land Authority Advisory Committee will meet in the Marathon Government Center located at 2798 Overseas Highway, Media Room – 1st floor, Marathon, Florida on January 29, 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM. The agenda is available online at www.monroecounty-fl.gov or by contacting the Land Authority office at 295-5180.

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

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 19-017505 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

JOSE DUMERGUE DOMINGUEZ; LOURDES MARIA RODRIGUEZ Obligor ___________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Jose Dumergue Dominguez 8123 Northwest 161st Terrace Hialeah, FL 33016 Lourdes Maria Rodriguez 8123 Northwest 161st Terrace Hialeah, FL 33016 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 A13, Week 25, Beach House Condominium, a Condominium

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

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Construction Company Office Help Wanted in Marathon.

Experience with Quickbooks, payroll, answering phones and customer service, Emailing, permits, Accounts Payable and Receivable , etc. 8-5 and hour lunch. Please fax inquiries to 305-289-9394 and we will contact you to make an appointment!

Receptionist - Full time position with established Marathon law office.

Negotiable salary and benefits. Opportunity for growth. Email resume and references to stevens@ marathonlaw.com.

No walk-ins will be considered.

HELP WANTED IN MARATHON. Personal assistant, computer (MAC) competent, part time, days or evenings. Call 207-483-6146 Keys Fisheries Restaurant now hiring cooks, retail cashier, window cashier and dishwasher. Apply in person 3502 Gulfview Avenue, Marathon.

EOE/DFWP Keys Fisheries Restaurant hiring well qualified Kitchen Manager. Good compensation and benefits.

Apply within 3502 Gulfview Avenue, Marathon.

EOE/DFWP

BOATS FOR SALE 1996 Parker 23’ Cuddy Cabin, 200 Yamaha, 800 hours, professionally maintained, Hard top, full canvas, GPS, aluminum trailer. $14,500. Located in Marathon.

305-743-3075.

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.

305-393-1999

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

EOE/DFWP 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. We are looking for some Bartenders.

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

EMPLOYMENT UPPER KEYS MARC is hiring a Program Coordinator Tavernier location.

FT Position requires oversight of program as well as working with clients. A minimum of an associate’s degree or 2 yrs exp with DD clients. MARC, 1401 Seminary St, Key West, FL, 305-294-9526 x318 Come join our family!

EOE

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

Experienced help only needed for all positions. Apply in person Mon-Fri 10-11am at Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, Knights Key Blvd. Marathon

HOBBIES /COLLECT. PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches.

Call 305-743-4578

HOUSING FOR RENT MIDDLE KEYS Studio apartment available for long term rental.

MM 50, Marathon. $1,500/ mo. F/L/S 305-743-5161 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 2BR/2BA Single Family Waterfront Home for rent in Marathon. Fully furnished. $3,100/month includes utilities. Available for 2 months - Feb. & March.

727-278-1105 NICE 2 OR 3 BEDROOM FURNISHED APARTMENTS IN MARATHON for short or long term rentals. Bedrooms contain beds, dressers and closets. All have fully equipped kitchens with stove, oven, microwave and utensils. 2 bedroom/1 bath can accommodate from 1 to 6 people at $1500.00/ month; first, last and security deposit. 3 bedroom/1 bath; can accommodate from 1 to 6 people; $1800.00/month; first, last and security. Security deposit is $900.00. Share utilities. Nice neighborhood and close (walking) to shopping centers, restaurants and grocery stores.

For information contact: Bob Brayman or Sherry Bailey 305-743-5929 or admin@hallsdiving.com.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN MARATHON: Rooms available for short or long term rentals. Single: $720/month; Double $1,150/month; Plus tax; F/L/S. Units provide an ideal option to temporary or long term housing.

Furnished with bunk beds, full kitchen with all utensils, tables, desks, coin operated washer & dryer. Residents share the kitchen, bathroom and dining areas. Linens, towels ,consumables, not provided. For information: Bob Brayman 305-743-5929 bbrayman@hallsdiving.com

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STUDENT OF THE WEEK

305.664.2692 www.loreleicabanabar.com

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JANUARY 23, 2020

Thur Jan 23 Webb & Davidson 5-9PM Fri Jan 24 Steve Venini Band 5-9PM Magic by Michael Trixx @ Sunset Sat Jan 25 Trip Machine 5-9PM Sun Jan 26 Webb & Davidson 5-9PM Mon Jan 27 The Carousers 5-9PM Magic by Michael Trixx @ Sunset Tue Jan 28 Harry French 5-9PM Wed Jan 29 Webb & Davidson 5-9PM Magic by Michael Trixx @ Sunset

PAY BY TEXT IS HERE! Make payments anytime, anywhere from any cell phone! When the bill is ready you’ll receive a text alert with the bill amount and due date.

Simply reply “OK” to pay, or click the link to view the bill details.

Learn more at MyFkaa.com.

FKAA.com | 305-296-2454

The Upper Keys Weekly is proud to partner with Treasure Village Montessori faculty and staff 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 TVM for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of school pride and for giving us a glimpse into their world.

JOHN POWELL 2ND GRADE What is something most people don’t know about you? I like to make coffee for my mom.

Who is your all-time favorite teacher and why? Ms. Kathie.

She’s nice.

What is your favorite subject and why? Reading, because it’s not very hard like math or language.

What organizations and activities are you involved with at TVM? I play sports on the playground – football, soccer, kickball, basketball.

What is the best rule at your school? To have fun!

What is your favorite food for lunch? Salad.

What do you want to be when you grow up and why?

Pilot. My dad is one.

What do you hope to be remembered for at TVM? That I’m nice.

What is one favorite way to spend your spare time? Play with my friends, pretend and stuff.

Will you make the Keys your permanent home in the future? Why or why not? No. It’s probably gonna be too hot.

And I want to go snowboarding.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •

305.743.0844

HOUSING FOR RENT 3BR/2BA New Construction Duplex on stilts in Key Colony Beach. Annual lease. Call 786-970-4905

UPPER KEYS Key Largo Bayfront 2BR/2BA townhouse w/ spectacular views, in gated community, annual rental only. $2650/mo. F/L/S Call Lisa Karp 305-240-0066 Agent.

KEY LARGO location Three bedrooms & two full bathrooms. Tile floors, washer & dryer, central A/C. $2,300 per month. Long term lease.

305-586-7326 Owner-Agent.

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.

February 1st. $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

HIRING

SERVER/BUSSER Apply at S.S. Wreck 58835 Overseas Hwy. Grassy Key Or call for appt.

305-481-3067

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

Conveniently located to everything. 305-394-0530

SALES STAFF TOP PAY WITH FABULOUS BENEFITS FULL TIME OR PART TIME

Full time benefits include: Major Medical/Hospitalization, profit sharing, 401(k), paid vacation, etc.

We will consider training anyone looking for a secure future with a solid established company.

Apply in person SANDAL FACTORY 5195 or 4801 Overseas Highway, Marathon or email resume to dan@sandalfactory.com

2006 GULFSTREAM Travel Trailer with Slide 0ut.

Conquest Series M-26RLS. $4,900. Can be seen in Marathon. Call 765-277-6400

Full-time & Part-time Deli and/or Retail Sales.

Must be available on weekends.

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

RV LOTS FOR RENT Large RV Lot for Rent in Marathon. Full hook up. $800/month plus utilities.

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

HUGE YARD SALE - St.Justin Church MM 105.5 - Sat Jan 25 from 8a-1p AND Sun Jan 26 from 8a-12noon. Furniture, Household Hardware, Electronics, Books, Jewelry.

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

NOW HIRING:

RV/CAMPER FOR SALE

Saturday, January 25th, 8:30-3:00. Huge Rummage Sale at the Marathon Garden Club (across from Publix at MM 50.) Gently used clothing and household items, plus 20 vendors, plus plants! Info: 305-743-4971

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).

CoCo’s General Store

FOR SALE: 2 Marathon ROGO lots with letters.

4 ROGO points. $30,000 Text LOTS to 305-393-2515 and leave name & number.

FRI/SAT/SUN, JAN. 24 -26 FROM 8AM-5PM. Estate sale of Rick Roth. Many tools & equipment.

Some furniture. All very reasonable. US 1 & Guava Ave, Grassy Key, MM 57.7

$15 per hour to start

Architects

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

Experience in High End Residential design is a plus.

(TWO MARATHON LOCATIONS)

ROGO LOTS FOR SALE

YARD SALES

Marathon, Big Pine Key & Stock Island Locations

NOW HIRING

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

NOW HIRING

D’Asign Source is seeking the following professionals.

Overtime and benefits are available.

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

CROSSWORD

Project Administrator

Assists with construction project timelines, contracts, budget management & other construction administration tasks. Reports on project’s regularly to executives.

Design Administrator

Handles scheduling and deadline software for Architecture/Design Department. Runs reports for project analysis. Assists with billing, permitting and inspections document administration.

HIDEAWAY CAFE At Rainbow Bend Resort on Grassy Key

IMMEDIATE HIRING!

Breakfast Cooks Breakfast Servers Dining Room Captain Dinner Food Runners/Bussers Breakfast & Dinner Positions Call for appointment 305-289-1554

SOLUTION

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

Immediate opening for a HVAC Service Technician

Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Drivers

Upper & Middle Keys.

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

Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

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

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Apply in person

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • •305.743.0844 MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. a division of

Salary Range: $48,247. - $73,876.

Location: Lower Keys

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is looking for a Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic to perform specialized maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, equipment, valves, diesel engines, pumps, treatment units, chemical feed systems, and collection systems at our expanding wastewater treatment facilities. MUST HAVE: high school diploma or GED; AND training in pipefitting, mechanical, pumps and electrical. Must have a valid FL driver’s license and be able to obtain a CDL Class A driver license within 12 months from hire date. Great Benefits! Must complete on-line application found at: http://www.fkaa.com/employment.htm EEO, VPE, ADA

TEMPORARY WASTEWATER WORKER Salary: $20/hour Location: Lower Keys

The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is looking for a Temporary Wastewater Worker. This is a 40 hour a week job, which is expected to last 6 months, with the opportunity to apply for a regular full-time position with benefits as they become available. You will be provided with an FKAA vehicle during work hours. You will be provided with the necessary training needed to safely perform the required tasks to work on our gravity sewer collection system smoke testing and repair project. The work area for this position runs from Layton to Key West. MUST HAVE: high school diploma or GED and a valid FL driver’s license. Must complete on-line application found at: http://www.fkaa.com/employment.htm EEO, VPE, ADA

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

Dolphin Research Center is Hiring!

Accounting Manager Education Program Host Facilities Maintenance Apprentice Media & Marketing Staff 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

Excellent Benefit Package EOE M/F/D/V

SCAN FOR JOB

Please email resume to hr@spottswood.com

MARATHON

RNs and LPNs (3 shifts) (PT& FT) (Lead) & Behavioral Health Technicians (3 shifts) Peer Support Specialist Driver CDL (base location flexible) Crisis Counselor Assisted Living Direct Care Worker (PT) Drop In Technician Research Assistant

KEY LARGO

Behavioral Health Therapist Care Coordinator

www.dolphins.org/career_opportunities

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

JOB OPENINGS GUEST SERVICE AGENT TELEPHONE AGENT NIGHT AUDITOR BELLMAN

KEY WEST

Behavioral Health Therapist (Children) Case Manager Crisis Counselor Front Desk Specialist

PART-TIME & FULL-TIME ASSOCIATES

Florida Keys’ Newest 4 Diamond AAA Resort Is Hiring!

We are looking for part-time & full-time associates that would like to be part of an award-winning team. Many great benefits including employee meal program, resort discounts and more.

Please apply online for our positions: islabellabeachresort.oasisrecruit.com 1 Knight’s Key Blvd (MM 47) Marathon, FL 33050

Background and drug screen req.

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

EXPERIENCED

SERVICE PLUMBER Clean Drivers License, CDL Driver a Plus.

Call for appt to apply in person 305-852-0406 Fax Resume to 305-853-0902

HIRING: 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

EOE m/f/d/v

NOW HIRING HOUSEKEEPERS HOUSEMAN LAUNDRY $13/hr • 9am-3pm • P/T

Please come in and apply in person.

Hampton Inn

13351 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, Fl 33050

Maintenance position with busy non-profit. FT with benefits.

Long-term position w/room for growth. Valid DL required. Must have maintenance or related experience, computer skills and relate well with people. Very physical position, heavy lifting, heat, etc.

Drug-free workplace, EOE. Please send resume and cover letter to sholt@fkoc.org. No phone calls.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC && LEGAL NOTICES • • 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICES 305.743.0844

NOW HIRING OCEAN KEY RESORT & SPA IS HIRING! Banquet Coordinator Spa Receptionist Valet Attendant Front Desk Agent Apply online at:

www.noblehousehotels.com/careers

Apply in person at: Zero Duval St. Come see why our employees love to call Ocean Key home!

Great pay, amazing benefits, & an awesome team!

EOE

MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY: Resort Operations Manager Front Desk Agent Reservation Sales Agent Bellman Servers Steward Overnight Prep Cook Line Cooks Houseman Room Attendants Engineering Spa Attendant Spa Coordinator Water Sports

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

careers@bungalowskeylargo.com

Bungalows Key Largo is an EOE THEME: SUPER BOWL

The Hammocks at Marathon

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES $1,000 Sign-on Bonus!

• Common Area Attendant

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED! Monroe County School District

GREAT BENEFITS:

Salary $15.80- $23.20/hour

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

Key West, Sugarloaf and Upper Keys (3 work locations) • No Experience Required

TO APPLY:

• Benefits

Online > jobs.bluegreenvacations.com In Person > The Hammocks at Marathon 1688 Overseas Highway, Gulf Side, Mile Marker 48, Marathon Or Call > Andre at 305.743.9009

eoe

• 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

ACROSS 1. Wheel stopper 6. “Stinging” Muhammad 9. Greek portico 13. She turned to stone, mythology 14. Loud noise 15. *Like many football fans 16. At full speed 17. VHS successor 18. Omit 19. *Miami ____ 21. *They won their first two Super Bowl appearances 23. Time division 24. Do like phoenix 25. “Swan Lake” steps 28. It often follows tooth or back 30. What oars do 35. Part of a jousting outfit 37. Dickens!

39. Donkey in Mexico 40. Glazier’s unit 41. *Like Bud at a party 43. Farm structure 44. Fraternal letter 46. Miso bean 47. Make wet 48. Unmoved 50. Agitate 52. Tasseled hat 53. Colloquial approval 55. Opposite of paleo 57. *Tonowanda ____, shortestlived team in NFL history 60. *Hard Rock ____ 64. In the buff 65. Rapscallion 67. It’s common?

68. What time does 69. Lawyers’ league 70. Load carrier 71. Extend credit 72. Nonclerical 73. Roommate annoyance

DOWN 1. Angler’s enemy 2. Type of cotton fiber 3. Sound of pride 4. Do like a good citizen 5. Family subdivisions 6. Contributes 7. *54 8. Lemur from Madagascar 9. The only one 10. *Ronde to Tiki or Maurkice to Mike 11. *Gambling ____ 12. Pirate’s “yes” 15. Echo 20. *Popular stadium snack 22. Nile reptile 24. Clergy house 25. *Halftime show sponsor 26. “Encore!”

27. *What halftime performer does 29. 43 Across residents 31. “That hurts!”

32. Measure of alcohol 33. Jagged, as a leaf’s edge 34. *Halftime performer 36. Highway hauler 38. Boxer’s last blow 42. House coat 45. Not seeing eye to eye 49. Tiny Tim’s guitar 51. To the lowest degree, pl.

54. Relating to axis 56. Theater to Socrates 57. Leafy green 58. Similar 59. *Hall of Famers Ed or Andre 60. Neuter 61. Division word 62. ____ agreement 63. BÈbÈ’s mother 64. *Super Bowl owner 66. Wharton degree

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LET’S DO BUSINESS - 305.363.2957 y’s www.KeysSlidingGlassDoorRepair.com And Sliding Glass Door Repair Roller Maintenance Track Maintenance Door Alignment Security Pins Safety Locks Handles

Licensed & Insured #SP33799

ALL KEYS GLASS

We Also Repair & Replace Patio Door Screens

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Windows • Doors

305-743-7800

305-998-8953 Insured • Professional • Reliable

Authorized Dealer

Sales & Installation • Tub & Shower Enclosures Safety & Tempered Glass • Mirror & Mirror Walls Plexi-Glass & Lexan

COMPANIES

General Contractors & Engineers

SPALLING REPAIRS CONCRETE RESTORATION

EC 13005589 CGC 1521939

CGC 1515665 • CFC 1428730

New Construction • Remodels • Additions & More!

NEW & REPAIR

305-664-0099 www.TikiHuts.com

STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

When It Rains It Pours!

Need 7” Gutters? We have 6” & 7” Seamless • Copper Specialists MARATHON

305-743-0506 KEY LARGO 305-852-5356 rainsavergutters@gmail.com

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LIVE $10.00 A POUND TAILS $10.00 EACH

Lisa Feliciano

Residential Loan Officer

99198 Overseas Highway, Suite 11Key Largo, Fl 33037 Phone 305.224.4980, Cell 305.766.0643 NMLS #378048 lfeliciano@centerstatebank.com Your hometown lender… turning houses into homes one client at a time.

Tewes Mortgage

Your local, residential lending expert!

Call 305.495.6000 for a FREE Consultation

Serving Monroe, Dade & Broward Including Airports & Ports.

SUV, Van & Limousine options available Call us for special events.

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SOLAR DONE RIGHT! CALL US FOR A FREE HOME ESTIMATE

We also service and sell: Marine A/C, Refrigeration, Watermakers, Batteries, Solar Systems, Anything Electrical!

• SINCE 1976 •

305-289-1150

Florida Solar Contractor CVC 56734

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Only $50 Puts Your Business Card Here

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Customer service is my strength Brian@tewesmortgage.com

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Let our 40+ years of experience go to work for you!

For professional, competitive travel planning Call Debbie or Lani at 305 743 7575 Business hours: MON-TUE-THU-FRI 9am to 4pm Appointments by request.

Sportfishing Adventures

Dolphin-Tuna-Wahoo-Billfish-Snapper-Grouper-Shark Deep Sea –Off Shore-Reef-Wrecks-Gulf

info@johnnymaddoxcharters.com

305-481-3259

Keys Fisheries Market & Marina Mile Marker 48.5, Marathon End of 35th Street Bayside

The Weekly Newspapers www.KeysWeekly.com

305-743-0844

METAL ROOFING

SPECIALIST 305-664-1010 www.roofer.pro

CSHS SPORTS

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A RAINY DRAW Canes battle through conditions for 1-1 tie

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espite heavy rain and gusty 20- to 25-mph winds, the boys high school conference game between Coral Shores and Keys Gate on Jan. 17 was played with much composure. Caleb Danko (10) of Coral Shores scored with an assist by Noah Butler (3) to start things off in the first half. The lead did not last long, as Jeremey Amador (12) of Keys Gate scored from a free kick, also in the first half. After seeking shelter from the rain and wind during halftime, both teams came out recharged and ready to fight for the lead. A long, aggressive half of play and one yellow card from either team ended in a draw with the score of 1-1. — Weekly staff report

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AUSTIN ARONSSON/Keys Weekly 1. Sophomore Christian Rodriguez (8) goes up and wins a contested header against a Keys Gate player.

2. Coral Shores senior defenseman Noel Quezada (19) and senior midfielder Zack Webb (21) wait for the ball.

3. Spectators seek shelter during halftime of the Coral Shores boys varsity soccer game versus Keys Gate.

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4. A boot by Caleb Danko (10) of Coral Shores goes past the Keys Gate goalie towards the back of the net.

5. Coral Shores goalie Josh Prince scoops the ball up as a Keys Gate attacker closes in.

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