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MANDY MILES

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ne group less concerned than most about the national coronavirus crisis is the crowd of college students here on spring break. For the past week or two, they’ve packed local beaches, bars and hotel pools. On March 11, one group from University of South Carolina was celebrating at Smathers Beach the news that their university had extended their break until April 3 due to the virus.

The Key West Weekly also encountered a group of college seniors from Eastern Kentucky University and asked these soon-to-be college gratuates...

What’s the most important issue for you in the upcoming elections — and do you plan to vote?

“I’ll definitely be voting. And my top issue, as of now, is drug control, specifically the opiate addiction crisis.”

— Logan Jackson

“I’ll be voting. I’d say the legalization of marijuana is my top issue. At the very least for medical purposes, but also in general. It’s not legal in any form in Kentucky as of now.” — Natalie Wilson

“I’m most concerned about the opioid crisis, which has hit the state of Kentucky really hard, and the ongoing situation with coronavirus. And I’ll certainly be voting.” — Jacob Walters

“I’m a senior nursing student, so I’m really concerned about the healthcare industry in general, and specifically about health insurance coverage for everyone. Oh yes, no doubt I’m voting.”

— Natalie Brown

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Dermatologists recommend that you schedule a skin exam once every year. This yearly exam enables your dermatologist to thoroughly check your body for the presence of any suspicious spots. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S., but annual exams can help detect it at its earliest and most treatable stages. This allows your dermatologist to find and remove precancerous lesions before they develop into skin cance This is especially true if you have one or more of the cancer. following risk factors: blonde or red hair, light eye color, skin that freckles or sunburns easily, family history of melanoma, tanning bed use, or if you have more than 50 moles.

After your first exam, the results of subsequent exams will also be compared to the one before it to look for any changes.

Your dermatologist may also make a note of a suspicious spot so it can be monitored over time. Photos may be taken so this skin exam can be compared with the next one. Your doctor may also want to take a small tissue sample of the lesion (a biopsy) to send to a lab for testing.

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This week, the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County has reported one case of dengue, and one fatal case of bacterial meningitis.

In the dengue case, the individual has received medical treatment and is expected to make a full recovery. According to news reports, the meningitis case was a toddler who attended a child care center on the Navy’s Sigsbee Park Annex. The center has been closed and cleaned; students must show proof of a medical clearance to attend when it is reopened.

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he Florida Keys comprise a small but mighty chain of communities, populated by involved citizens—a fact that becomes apparent in election years when signs pop up like spring buds in front yards.

This March, Keys voters head to the polls to cast an initial vote in the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election. Between Key West and Key Largo, there are (as of March 10) 53,510 registered voters, equating to roughly 70% of the population. Of

those voters, 14,441 are considered independent or unaffiliated with a particular political party, while 17,786 are registered Democrats and 21,283 are registered Republicans, a division that matters greatly since, at this stage, Florida voters must stick to party lines, meaning only Republicans can choose the Republican candidates, and only Democrats may choose their party’s candidates.

The Florida presidential preference primary on Tuesday, March 17 determines who leads the charge as the country races toward the presidential election on Nov. 3. While the

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A group of students from University of South Carolina celebrates Spring Break on Key West’s Smathers Beach — and the announcement that classes won’t resume until April 3 due to coronavirus concerns. See page 8.

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sample ballot available for the Monroe County primary still lists 16 Democratic presidential hopefuls, the field has narrowed to two main choices duking it out for delegates: former Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, two contenders who remain the source of heated rhetoric within their own party. Biden has picked up several key endorsements in the past few weeks, and after the half-dozen primaries on March 10 had captured 786 delegates to Sanders’ 645 (Washington had not been finalized). Sanders, on the other hand, remains in the fight thanks to a steadfast group of fervent followers.

While President Donald Trump is essentially guaranteed the nomination of his Republican party, three other names remain on the Republican ballot, though their presence mostly serves to illuminate the complexities of our democratic election process.

When the last presidential election took place in November 2016, the Keys claimed 54,749 registered voters.

Of those, 43,355 (79%) exercised their rights on election day, in early voting and through absentee and provisional ballots. Between the two heavy hitters in that race, Trump took 50.97% of the overall vote, while Hillary Clinton pulled in 44.14%. Leading up to the main event in 2016, the March primary saw just 43% of 53,350 voters turn out to kick off the race. The results of that primary were indicative of later outcomes, with Trump garnering 53.87% of Republican votes and Clinton capturing 55.26% of Democratic votes.

With temperaments running high heading into this year’s cycle, voters are keenly aware that, while statistical information abounds, an election is more than a numbers game. Anyone following the news recently will find more speculative accounts than could be read in a lifetime. For the moment, the most prudent advice for voters is to learn about the candidates and to simply show up at the polls.

For more information on early voting, polling locations, or to register to vote, visit keys-elections.org.

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CITY OFFICIALS NEGOTIATE ADMIRAL’S CUT ACCESS

BRIDGING THE GAP MANDY MILES

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fter years of back-and-forth negotiations and negative responses, city officials have expressed renewed confidence that they can arrange public access to Admiral’s Cut, the small stretch of water the size of a large boat slip that separates the city-owned Truman Waterfront from the privately owned Margaritaville Key West Resort & Marina.

That slice of water is the only obstacle impeding pedestrian access around much of the downtown waterfront area. Access across Admiral’s Cut would allow the public to walk from Truman Waterfront to the shops along Margaritaville Resort’s harborfront pier and beyond that to the city’s Mallory Square.

“We have received an initial proposal from the Tannex Corporation, also known as the Walsh family, who owns the Margaritaville Resort and Admiral’s Cut,” City Manager Greg Veliz told the city commissioners on March 3. “It’s very, very early in the negotiations, but we have received an initial offer that’s not outlandish, so (City Attorney) Shawn Smith and I will arrange a meeting to pursue these negotiations and hopefully turn that into something we’ve all wanted for several years.”

The commissioners thanked Veliz for his pursuit of the waterfront access, and Commissioner Jimmy Weekley reminded the commission of a presentation they had heard several years ago from a young woman who envisioned what she called “The Rainbow Bridge” over Admiral’s Cut. Weekley asked the city clerk to dig up that presentation to consider once negotiations with the resort owners have been finalized.

Also at the March 3 commission meeting, Veliz assured the commissioners that he has been meeting with the city’s fire and rescue officials, who have plans in place to address any potential coronavirus cases in the city.

“If rescue teams arrive on scene of a suspected coronavirus case, they wear additional protective gear and have a list of questions they ask the patient about their symptoms and places they’ve

recently visited to assess the risk level to see if they meet the high-risk criteria,” Veliz said, adding that he had also been in touch with officials at Lower Keys Medical Center, who said they, too, have protocols in place for the virus.

Commissioners also heard a report from Tiffany Pellicier of Key West’s new Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, which Commissioner Sam Kaufman launched a year or so ago to obtain public input and recommendations pertaining to the city’s public parks and recreation spaces.

The advisory board is assembling its budget requests and prioritizing projects for the coming budget cycle. The board is in the early stages of redesigning Bayview Park. Once it obtains sufficient public input, it will contract with a professional design company to finalize plans with a targeted completion in 2022, Pellicier said.

But a few other improvements are already in the works and are expected to be finished between April and July.

The George Mira Field along Flagler Avenue “will be turfed and lined for football and lacrosse,” Pellicier told the commissioners. “So that will become a true multi-use field, and should be completed in April of this year.”

In addition, once the Mira field is finished, the same crews will move on to the Rosa Hernandez Softball Field at the corner of Kennedy and Northside drives.

That field, as well, will be turfed, hopefully by July, Pellicier said.

Additional improvements are being considered for the HAWK Missile site off Flagler Avenue, with J.W. Parks spearheading the plans for upgrades in that area, she said.

“One thing that’s very important to me, as a registered nurse, is shade at these park and recreation facilities,” Pellicier said. “The rate at which kids are being diagnosed with various types of skin cancer is on the rise, and we want to take that into serious consideration when designing these projects and improvements.”

The commissioners thanked Pellicier for her presentation and commended the active and involved board members who have built up some momentum as a new board in preparing recommendations and budget requests for the city.

The Rosa Hernandez Girls’ Softball Field at Kennedy and Northside Drive is slated to be returfed this summer. CITY OF KEY WEST/Contributed

The George Mira Field along Flagler Avenue will be turfed and lined for football and lacrosse in the coming month or so.

Plans will soon be underway to redesign Bayview Park in the heart of Key West. A targeted completion date is in 2022.

“Your board is very strong and your members are very active,” Kaufman commended Pellicier. “They truly know what is needed in these areas, so I want to encourage you to bring us your recommendations. We want to hear what your board’s priorities are, such as for the HAWK Missile SIte and Bayview Park and with regard to shade structures.”

Pellicier acknowledged the progress the new board has made despite many of the involved organizations, such as youth sports leagues, being “mom-and-pop organizations” who aren’t overly familiar with budget cycles.

She also emphasized that the board plans to work with the city’s Art in Public Places board to ensure public art projects at each facility.

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CONCERNS GO VIRAL KEYS HOTELIERS RESPOND TO CORONAVIRUS

Throngs of college students line up to show their IDs at Rick’s/Durty Harry’s Entertainment Complex on Duval Street.

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orona beer seemed a bigger concern than the coronavirus for the groups of college students visiting the Keys for the annual spring break debauchery of sunburn, hangovers and Insta- memories.

And although the Florida Keys marketing experts haven’t targeted the college crowd for several years, local lodging officials are thrilled so many of them chose to make the trek south this year.

“The spring break crowd doesn’t seem to care too much about coronavirus,” Jodi Weinhofer, president of the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys & Key West, said on March 11 following an association board meeting.

Coronavirus and related hotel cancellations topped the discussion during that meeting, she said.

“Our lodging customers are divided into two groups, transient travelers and group travelers,” association president Jodi Weinhofer told Keys Weekly. “Transients are any people not associated with a group event such as a wedding. And it’s true, our members have certainly been seeing cancellations from that market. Europe is on lockdown, so we’re losing our European business right now. We’re seeing cancellations for late March and early April, but fortunately, we’re not seeing everything for the next six months canceled. The group bookings and reservations seem to depend on where the people are coming from and what’s going on in their area. Groups are still considering their options, and are grateful that the properties are giving them options.”

Weinhofer said the association members are handling the uncertainties of the virus with professionalism and flexibility, recognizing the need to let people cancel or postpone their stays until things get settled.

“The good news is our members and hotels understand that they just have to let people cancel,” Weinhofer said. “In general, our clientele is older and wealthier and although we may not have any confirmed cases down here, we don’t know what’s happening wherever they’re coming from. They could be on lockdown. They may be concerned about flying. We don’t know what’s happening with everyone, so I’m glad On March 10, the Florida Department of Health reported 12 confirmed cases of COVID-19. On March 11, that number had jumped to 21 — or nine new cases. As of presstime, Broward has the most reported cases — four.

But of the nine new cases, six originated on the west coast of the state in Collier, Pinellas and Pasco counties, ranging from Naples to north of Tampa. The youngest patient is 29, but most are in their 60s or older. There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Monroe County. To access an up-to-date list, visit floridahealth.gov and look in the left column.

people down here seem to be saying, across the board, that we’ll let you cancel or postpone your reservation.”

Key West and the Florida Keys have some qualities that bode well for the near future, including this summer, she added.

Weinhofer and others in the lodging industry are optimistic that the Keys will continue to benefit from the summertime “drive-down market” that comes mainly from in-state travelers and those from the Southeastern United States.

“We’re a very different destination with a lot of outdoor options and a lot of space between people,” Weinhofer said. “Many people can drive here instead of having to fly.”

The Keys also aren’t an amusement park sort of destination, where people are often crowded together in lines, shuttles, vans and rides, she said.

So the island chain could certainly benefit if people, tired of being cooped up and at home all spring, choose to drive to the Keys rather than take a cruise, go to Europe or visit an Orlando theme park.

“I think all those factors will make us a more attractive option and destination than other places,” Weinhofer said.

“I think, realistically, people down here should feel fairly calm,” Weinhofer said. “But there’s still the uncertainty and the understandable fear of the unknown, not knowing how long this will last or how bad things could get.”

She added that the hotel industry is taking all its cues and direction and getting all its information from the county health department.

Everyone at Wednesday’s board meeting was aware of a recent Facebook post involving an interview with a man in Manatee County, who said he thought he had contracted coronavirus while he was staying in Key West and constantly offering Asian visitors directions to the Hemingway House.

Weinhofer emphasized that Bob Eadie, administrator of the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County had quickly doubted the truth behind those statements.

“Mr. Eadie came right out and immediately said that theory is unlikely because there have been no other cases of the virus in Key West,” Weinhofer said.

“We certainly don’t need mixed messages getting tossed around, so our industry is directing everyone to the health department for the best possible information.”

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With all of our o, I didn’t prevention-based want to thinking caps firmly write that in place, let’s go over column. some rules of the You know, the one road, many of which about the bug (I are also laws: actually don’t even • Realize you can want to mention its be injured anywhere. name) that’s sweepSafety is important ing the world. There’s Dr. Stanley Sack any time you get on a enough information bike. The one injury I’ve had in out there already, and with my life that needed medical atthings changing so fast, whatevtention involved a bike accident er I write might quickly become in my own driveway. (Yes, it was misinformation.

Instead, while a lot of us are a while ago, as evidenced by the fact that it also involved bell in prevention mode, I thought bottoms. But I digress…) it might be a great teachable • The precaution you asmoment to take a look at some sumed I’d mention first, I’ll things folks can do to stave off mention now: helmets, helmets, other bad things. helmets. They’re required by In our neck of the woods, law for every rider younger than the good news/bad news is that 16, but especially in these parts there is a great opportunity should be mandatory for all. for improvement in one area • Realize that traffic laws that has little relation to germs: also apply to bikes. That means bicycle safety.

To put things in perspective, a full stop, Mr. Earbuds, please.

• Speaking of which, earlet’s look at a few statistics. As buds and other distractions are of March 7, we’ve had 164 cases also no-nos. Find solace in the in the United States of the virus that dare not speak its name; 11 hum of traffic, or pretend you can actually hear ocean waves of those cases have been fatal.

In 2018, we had 457,000 bicycle- outside Fort Zach. Or maybe that person you’ve had your eye related injuries and over 1,000 on is actually calling to you. deaths in the U.S. Those rates • I know I was born in a are, well, nothing to sneeze at. different era, but is that text Surprisingly, although children message REALLY so important and adolescents suffer the that it can’t wait 15 minutes greatest number of injuries, until you’re not on two wheels the greatest number of bicyclein traffic? related deaths involves a de• Protect your kids by not mographic that ought to know having them ride on the handlebetter: men in their 50s. bars or some other forbidden Who doesn’t have their and dangerous place. own Keys bicycle story? We’ve Realize there is always all seen them: riding the wrong so much you can do to keep way down a one-way street, yourself and your family safe beer in one hand and cellphone and healthy. And, although part in the other. I myself recently of me wishes they were popular narrowly escaped reduction to enough for it to be so, to my rubble by an earbud-bedecked knowledge, there is currently gentleman who raced through no price gouging occurring with the stop sign at the bike path bicycle helmets. near the Hyatt at the entrance to Key West.

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Selling Office

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Street #

LoKation Real Estate Century 21 Island Life Harbour 99 Properties Barbara Eads Realty Barbara Eads Realty Homelister, Inc. BHHS Freewheeler Realty Island Equity Real Estate American Caribbean Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Century 21 Island Life Island Equity Real Estate American Caribbean Real Estate Broker's Edge Realty Homelister, Inc. Outside Of MLS LoKation Real Estate Broker's Edge Realty

3/2/2020 3/6/2020 3/2/2020 3/5/2020 3/2/2020 3/5/2020 3/6/2020 3/4/2020 3/6/2020

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

500,000.00 225,000.00 415,000.00 390,000.00 175,000.00 560,000.00 690,000.00 1,950,000.00 467,000.00

104350 104000 223 450 101551 1106 128 222 500

Moorings Realty, Inc

Broker's Edge Realty, Inc.

3/9/2020

$

460,000.00 $

430,000.00

Ocean Sotheby's International

Ocean Sotheby's International

3/6/2020

$

89,900.00 $

75,000.00

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt

3/6/2020 3/6/2020

$ $

195,000.00 $ 949,000.00 $

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Ocean Sotheby's International

Robert Slack LLC Ocean Sotheby's International

3/5/2020 3/9/2020

$ $

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Keller Williams KW Compass Realty Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt Century 21 Island Life Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Keller Williams KW Compass Realty Coastal Collection RE/MAX Keys To The Key Keller Williams KW Compass Realty BHHS Keys Real Estate

3/5/2020 3/6/2020 3/6/2020 3/5/2020 3/5/2020 3/5/2020

Keller Williams Realty Premier

Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Sunny Keys Realty Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Key Largo

List Price

1979 Condo

3

Yes

88

103 San Salvador St

N/A

Lots

0

No

61

175,000.00 925,000.00

109 Avenue D, #304 856 Copa D Oro

1974 Condo 1980 Single Fam

1 3

Yes Yes

54.5 49.5

519,000.00 $ 365,000.00 $

515,000.00 350,000.00

190 4th St 251 2nd St

1959 Half Duple 1972 Half Duple

2 2

Yes No

53.5 53.5

$ $ $ $ $ $

190,000.00 419,000.00 589,000.00 379,000.00 420,000.00 559,000.00

$ $ $ $ $ $

158,000.00 405,000.00 560,000.00 360,000.00 410,000.00 535,000.00

20 31125 2228 146 29651 29534

1972 2019 2019 1987 1979 1968

2 3 3 2 2 3

No No Yes Yes Yes Yes

31 31 30.5 30 29.5 29

3/6/2020

$

359,000.00 $

350,000.00

27018 Angelfish Rd

1992 Single Fam

2

No

27

Exp Realty Coldwell Banker Schmitt

3/9/2020 3/9/2020

$ $

469,500.00 $ 750,000.00 $

464,000.00 700,000.00

24820 Park Dr 987 Ocean Dr

2019 Single Fam N/A Vacant Land

3 0

No Yes

25 25

Century 21 Island Life Waterfront Keys Realty BHHS Keys Real Estate Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt Century 21 Island Life

Truman & Co. Coldwell Banker Schmitt BHHS Keys Real Estate Outside Of MLS Century 21 Island Life Coldwell Banker Schmitt Century 21 Island Life

3/4/2020 3/4/2020 3/4/2020 3/6/2020 3/9/2020 3/9/2020 3/9/2020

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

495,000.00 215,000.00 549,900.00 559,000.00 300,000.00 135,000.00 139,000.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

490,000.00 202,020.00 560,000.00 540,000.00 275,000.00 125,000.00 119,900.00

22958 701 22978 23062 701 701 701

1977 1999 1977 1986 1999 N/A N/A

2 2 2 3 2 0 0

Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No

23 23 23 23 23 23 23

Richard Padron And Associates

Coastal Collection

3/9/2020

$

849,000.00 $

849,000.00

17194 Coral Dr

1989 Single Fam

3

Yes

17

Coastal Collection Conch Realty

Keller Williams KW Compass Rob Severin Real Estate

3/4/2020 3/5/2020

$ $

455,000.00 $ 435,000.00 $

455,000.00 396,375.00

12 Riviera Dr 22 Cactus Dr

2007 Single Fam 1975 Single Fam

3 3

No Yes

10 10

Keller Williams KW Compass

Bascom Grooms Real Estate

3/9/2020

$

629,000.00 $

606,000.00

2 Calle Dos

1981 Duplex

4

Yes

9

Equestrian Sotheby's International Sellstate Island Properties

Equestrian Sotheby's International BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty

3/4/2020 3/9/2020

$ $

250,000.00 $ 332,000.00 $

250,000.00 332,000.00

1980 Boat Slip 1989 Mobile Hom

0 3

Yes No

5 5

Bascom Grooms Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Schmitt

3/6/2020

$

659,000.00 $

640,000.00

1963 Single Fam

4

Yes

5

Location 3 Real Estate Preferred Properties BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Keller Williams KW Compass Coldwell Banker Schmitt Century 21 Island Life Banyan Resort Realty Preferred Properties Century 21 Island Life

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

3/4/2020 3/5/2020 3/6/2020 3/4/2020 3/6/2020 3/4/2020 3/5/2020 3/6/2020 3/6/2020

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

2006 1958 1969 1950 1948 1994 1928 1953 1933

4 4 3 3 2 2 4 3 2

No Yes Yes No No No No No No

4 4 3 2 2 1 1 1 1

Marathon

Key Colony

Big Pine Key

Ramrod Key

Summerland Key Cudjoe Key

Sugarloaf Key

Big Coppitt Key Rockland Key Stock Island Key Haven Key West

998,000.00 4,270,000.00 749,500.00 1,247,000.00 1,189,000.00 925,000.00 820,000.00 1,295,000.00 874,000.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

950,000.00 4,000,000.00 695,000.00 1,234,000.00 800,000.00 885,000.00 720,000.00 1,182,747.00 840,000.00

5th St Avenue San Remo Dr Pelican Ln Independence Ave Geraldine St

Port Royal Ln Spanish Main Dr #431 Port Royal Ln Snapper Ln Spanish Main Dr, #154 Spanish Main Dr, #615 Spanish Main Dr, #146

6810 Front St, Parcel10, Slip 14 43 B 9th Ave 34 Key Haven Rd 1028 3810 1724 1530 1414 522 1020 1420 812

Sandys Way Flagler Ave Bahama Dr George St Leon St Porter Ln James St Whalton St Fleming St, #2

Condo Fractional Single Fam Single Fam Boat Slip Single Fam Single Fam Single Fam Condo

Beds Wtrfrnt MM 104 104 102.5 102.5 101.5 98 94 93 92.7

88181 Old Highway Hwy, #24, Slip 36

1976 2007 2017 2007 N/A 1982 1973 2016 1991

Style

Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes

Duck Key

Overseas Hwy B105 & Slip Overseas Hwy, #4 Lignumvitae Dr Lime Dr Overseas Hwy, #12 Grand St Dove Ave Aberdeen Ct Burton Dr, #4409

Year

3 3 3 3 0 4 4 4 2

Plantation Key

529,000.00 249,000.00 435,000.00 409,000.00 185,000.00 585,000.00 729,000.00 1,995,000.00 489,000.00

Street Name

Mobile Hom Single Fam Single Fam Single Fam Single Fam Single Fam

Single Fam Mobile Hom Single Fam Single Fam Mobile Hom Vacant Land Vacant Land

Single Fam Single Fam Duplex Single Fam Single Fam Townhouse Single Fam Single Fam Condo

Based on information found in the Key West Association of Realtors® MLS from March 4th, to March 10, 2020.

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NEW LISTING

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY

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Weekly staff report

A SHORT LIST OF THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT IRELAND

NO. 1

In 2015, the best selling beer in Ireland was … wait for it … Heineken.

Since then there has been a wave of craft beer breweries opening. Still, the independent craft breweries only represent 2.8% of 2017 sales, according to FORA, a news site for Irish entrepreneurs.

200K

The Blarney Stone is one of Ireland’s most famous tourist attractions. About 200,000 kisses are bestowed on the rock every year — set in the wall below the battlements of Blarney Castle in Cork, Ireland. To properly earn the gift of gab, kissers must bend over backwards to kiss the stone. In 2019, one kisser died in a “tragic accident” briefly described in the Irish Independent.

1/1.14

The current rate of exchange is 1 Euro for $1.14.

117 90 MILES

Supposedly, no one is ever more than 90 miles from water in Ireland. That, however, does not mean 90 minutes. The roads are twisty. At its widest, Ireland is about as wide as Florida, but not as long. It is 302 miles long.

The game of Camogie has been played in Ireland since 1903. It is a womanonly sport and looks like a cross between rugby, baseball and lacrosse.

Very intense.

1928 11%

According to census records, 11% of Monroe County residents have Irish ancestry, the second-highest nationality. German ancestry is in first place.

An Irish-American named Austin Cedric Gibbons designed the iconic Oscars statuette (the little gold man). The movie award was then sculpted by George Stanley, a Los Angeles artist. He had a long career as a studio art director, winning Oscars for films such as “The Bridge of San Luis Rey” (1929) to “Somebody Up There Like Me” (1956).

ST. PATRICK’S DAY EVENTS IN KEY WEST • The 42nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Bar Stroll starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 14 at Southernmost Beach Cafe.

• All-Day Party at Shanna Key Irish Pub with live music and drink specials.

• St. Patrick’s Day Green Kayak Tour, 2 to 5 p.m. leaving from Sunset Marina, Stock Island.

• Pool Party at The Perry Hotel, noon to 3 p.m., Shrimp Road, Stock Island.

• Pepe’s Restaurant annual Corned Beef & Cabbage lunch and dinner special.

• Tattoos & Scars Pub Crawl, noon to 6 p.m. starting at 512 Greene St. • Blarney Rubble Irish Band plays 4 to 7 p.m. at The Salty Angler on Duval St. • Waterfront Brewery St. Patrick’s Day Party on the Roof, 1 p.m. Free Tshirts while supplies last.

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3702 Donald Ave | Key West Beautiful, meticulously maintained 3 bed/ 2 bath home with spectacular gourmet kitchen. The floor plan is flexible; currently set up with mother-in-law suite. Corner lot, fully fenced with carport, gardens and a charming pool add to the perfect picture this lovely New Town house represents. $819,900

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HOROSCOPE

KEY WEST WEEKLY / MARCH 12, 2020

WHAT THE STARS HAVE IN STORE

REDA WIGLE What a time to be alive, folks. Spring is springing. The vernal equinox arrives March 19, the earliest it’s been in over a century.

The season it heralds offers the opportunity to begin anew, but not without leaving behind the detritus of the past. Add to this equinox that Saturn, the ringed planet of time, tasks, reality and retribution begins its spin through Aquarius two days later.

The combination of Saturn and Aquarius links the personal to the collective. “I” is usurped by “we.” Our success in this period depends on our willingness to collaborate and dedicate ourselves to a higher purpose.

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

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

PISCES Feb. 19 – March 20 This past Mercury in retrograde was particularly vexing to you, my people of the fish. The good news: retrograde is over and you’ve made it to the other side more fortified than ever. All things are now possible, Pisces, but you may have to assert and promote yourself in ways that feel aggressive and out of character. Remember, or perhaps remind others, all fish have teeth.

Notable Pisces: Ada Calhoun / March 17, 1976 ARIES March 21 – April 19 You may have accumulated extraneous commitments, persons and or possessions as of late, Aries.

Listen closely: the surplus things you are holding are holding you back. You will need all of your energies and both of your hands for the opportunities that await you.

Notable Aries: Jesmyn Ward / April 1, 1977

TAURUS April 20 – May 20 While your zodiac symbol may be a horned bull, Taurus folks are most likely to gore with the sharpened points of their words.

Take heed and hold your tongue, my bull brethren, lest you wound or alienate those closest to you.

What good is having the last word if there’s no one left to hear it?

Notable Taurus: Joseph Beuys / May 12, 1921 GEMINI May 21 – June 20 Gemini poet Federico García Lorca wrote, “If I told you the whole story, it would never end.”

I offer this wisdom/caution to you, Gemini, and urge you to create, if not closings to stories, then clear chapter divisions between them. Without endings, how are you to begin anew?

Notable Gemini: Naomi Campbell / May 22, 1819 CANCER June 21 – July 22 The weeks ahead may leave you feeling unfocused and emotionally unmoored. Resist the lure of temporary pleasures like casual infidelity and skipping work to play online poker in your unmade bed. Your future self will thank you if you persevere with patience and hold steady amidst the rolling waves of restlessness.

Notable Cancer: Wangechi Mutu / June 22, 1972 LEO July 23 – Aug. 22 It’s a time of reckoning for my lion pride. Saturn, the planet of karma and commands, begins its threeyear spin through Aquarius. For Leos, Saturn will have the most glaring impact on your partnerships. From co-workers to lovers to friends and family members, Saturn demands that you evaluate these bonds, assess them for soundness and oust accordingly.

Notable Leo: Vali Myers / Aug. 2, 1930

VIRGO Aug. 23 – Sept. 22 The decidedly unsexy and antiearth sign virtue of temperance is strongly recommended in the days ahead, Virgo. Be responsible with your cash, affection and time. When it comes to love of any kind, rather than seek the new, invest in the known.

Notable Virgo: Nick Cave / Sept. 22, 1957 LIBRA Sept. 23 – Oct. 22 For the sign of scales, it is a lifelong challenge to find balance.

In personal relationships you have a hard time distinguishing between want and obligation, desire and codependence.

If it makes you feel resentful, scale back.

Notable Libra: Mark Rothko / Sept. 25, 1903 SCORPIO Oct. 23 – Nov. 21 Fools rush in and you, Scorpio, are nobody’s fool. If you’re feeling the impulse to make major change, consider exploring, but not committing. Take an interview before quitting your job, send a suggestive text rather than a marriage proposal. Honor your impulses, but temper your actions.

Notable Scorpio: Voltaire / Nov. 21, 1694 SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 – Dec. 21 Now more than ever you are primed for abundance. Planetary alignments in your fourth house of cash and career suggest new avenues for earning, archer. I would normally caution against your notorious impulse to gamble resources. But luck is on your side and playing a little fast and loose with this windfall might be the move.

Notable Sagittarius: Jim Harrison / Dec. 11, 1937

CAPRICORN Dec. 22 – Jan. 19 The time is nigh for creative breakthroughs, Capricorn. But said breakthroughs must be invited by a break from the ordinary. You’ll get some help when Mars and Jupiter conjoin in your sign next week, a planetary coupling that laughs, or in your case bleats, in the face of caution.

Don’t think twice. Your risks will be rewarded.

Notable Capricorn: Issa Rae / Jan. 12, 1985 AQUARIUS Jan. 20 – Feb. 18 As we move into spring, information formerly kept in the shadows will be brought into the light. Your intuition, keen to uncover secrets, true natures and deeper truths, is doing the dragging. These revelations may be uncomfortable and will temporarily disrupt the rhythm of your life. Take heart, water bearer, everything you come to know, you were meant to know.

Notable Aquarius: James Dean / Feb. 8, 1931

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Knights Key Dock. JERRY WILKINSON COLLECTION/Contributed

SAVE THE DATE Through March 26 • The Studios of Key West presents ‘Living Traditions, the School of Mario Sanchez.’

Through March 28 • Waterfront Playhouse presents ‘Priscilla Queen of the Desert,’ 8 p.m.

WASHED OUT TO SEA Hurricane interrupts railroad construction, endangers workers BRAD BERTELLI

www.keysweekly.com

T

he decision to run the Key West Extension of Henry Flagler’s Over-Sea Railroad from the mainland to Key West altered the future of Florida’s southernmost archipelago. The Keys were no longer an isolated collection of islands connected to the outside world solely by boats dependent on tides and weather to bring mail, food staples and visitors. The celebrated arrival of the train to Key West occurred on Jan. 22, 1912. It would come earlier to other islands in the chain. In 1908, Henry Flagler’s train began running service to stations as far south as Knights Key, at the foot of what would become known as the Seven Mile Bridge, with departures scheduled at 5:40 a.m. and 10 a.m. daily.

Knights Key served as the temporary terminus for the railroad until the line was completed to Key West in 1912. It also operated as a major seaport, servicing not just the train, but steamships operating between Flagler’s railroad and Havana — just as Key West would in the years to come.

Work began at Knights Key in 1906. A newspaper clipping dated April 28, 1906 read, “A large number of workmen are now at work at Knights Key. They will build warehouses and docks there with the intention of making the Key a supply station. A large cistern and the big buildings are already on the Key and lumber and material for the other work is being hauled there in large quantities. The docks will be built on the west side and extend out to the 25-foot channel for the accommodation of deep draught vessels.” A story from the Florida Times Union dated Dec. 18, 1906 added, “Because of the large number of vessels visiting Knights Key with materials for the railroad extension work, the Key has recently been made a port of entry with Dr. Cotton as deputy inspector.”

Work on the Knights Key docks was interrupted by an October hurricane that took a devastating toll not just on work being done on the Key West Extension, but also on railroad workers.

The storm was first spotted over the Wind-

ward Islands on Oct. 11. The eye of the hurricane passed over Long Key on Oct. 17.

Near the center of the storm, winds were swirling at an estimated 100 mph. The Category 2 hurricane was tightly wound and it was reported that while a grove of coconut palms were snapped into splinters on Long Key, trees located 20 miles to the north and south remained upright.

Railroad workers housed in quarterboats, large “houseboats,” proved particularly vulnerable in the storm-affected areas.

Two houseboats loaded with 45 men each had been moored off of a work camp on Lower Matecumbe Key. Ripped from their moorings, the vessels were carried out to sea, but no loss of life was recorded.

The same could not be said for quarterboats moored on the Gulf side of the Long Key work camp.

Each housed 150 men. The vessels had been secured with six mooring lines and an anchor. According to Mr. W.P. Dusenbury, the civil engineer in charge of railroad work on Key Largo, it was 5 a.m. when the furies of the storm snapped the anchor chain and the two Long Key houseboats broke free.

One of the boats washed out into the Gulf, but was pushed back on to shore. House Boat No. 4, however, was blown into the Atlantic and out to the Gulf Stream. The vessel was pounded in the storm-driven swells until it splintered. In the end, only 83 men survived. Mr. Dusenbury was discovered clinging to a piece of wood and taken aboard the Austrian steamer Jennie before being transported to Key West.

Though progress was interrupted by the 1906 hurricane, once the Knights Key dock was completed, it stretched 4,000 feet out into the Atlantic and was large enough to accommodate warehouses, an office and depot building, as well as two sets of railroad tracks. Two trains and two ships could use the dock at any one time. A post office and telegraph station opened at Knights Key on May 27, 1908. When the tracks and bridges that finally linked the mainland to Key West were completed and daily service was established, the Knights Key dock became obsolete and was ultimately abandoned and destroyed.

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

Thursday, March 12 • Sign up to volunteer with United Way to evaluate local nonprofits. For information, see keysunitedway.org.

• Community Foundation of the Florida Keys hosts Leadership Success Academy boot camp for nonprofit board members, 1 to 4 p.m. at Marathon Garden Club. Cost $100 for 3 sessions total. Visit cffk.org.

• New York Rockabilly Rockets presents Shake, Rattle & Roll, 8 p.m. at Key West Theater.

• The Studios of Key West presents a workshop of “Repair,” a two-man play, 8 p.m. at The Studios.

Friday, March 13 • Songwriters Speakeasy Series with Finnegan Bell and Chris Weaver, 7 p.m. at Key West Theater.

Through March 14 • Red Barn Theatre presents “Short Attention Span Theater Twilight Zone,” 8 p.m. redbarntheatre.com.

March 14-15 • Original Marathon Seafood Festival, Marathon Community Park.

Saturday, March 14 • Lilly Pulitzer shop at 600 Front St., Key West will donate 10% of all sales to A Positive Step of Monroe County to support the nonprofit’s Idle Hands Youth Summer Employment program.

• Rams Head presents John Mayall, 8 p.m. at Key West Theater Sunday, March 15 • Southernmost Car Club Show & Shine classic car show, noon to 3 p.m. at Sugarloaf Lodge, Mile Marker 17.

• Key West NOW presents a reading of Karen Leonard’s new play “A Flourish of Hat Pins,” 5 p.m, The Bottle Cap, Key West.

• Key West Theater presents The Smallstars, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, March 18 • Keys Medical Group Orthopedics presents a free seminar on “Maintaining Healthy Joints,” 6 p.m. at the DoubleTree Grand Key Resort, Key West. Register online at www.lkmc. com/classes-events/maintaininghealthy-joints-46485.

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10. It could be seen as an attempt to suppress the IrishAmerican vote.

9. Friends don't let friends vote drunk.

8. There are no cup holders in a voting booth.

7. There is much less tolerance for people pinching one another these days — even if they aren’t wearing green.

CONCERNS ABOUT ELECTION DAY OCCURRING ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY

6. Nothing screws up a ballotcounting machine worse than spilling your Guinness in the paper feeder.

LISTEN|BALLADS RULE OK The Screaming Orphans, four sisters from County Donegal in Ireland who grace the stage each year at the Florida Keys Celtic Festival, have 14 fine albums. You won’t go wrong with any of them. This one is loaded with traditional songs, including “Rocky Road to Dublin” and “The Parting Glass.” Wonderful music, most of it up-tempo and some of it in Gaelic, will help tide you over till the 2021 fest.

WATCH|THE COMMITMENTS By sheer force of will, Jimmy Rabbitte assembles a soul band in the slums of Dublin. Touching and hilarious, with one of the best soundtracks ever and an amazing, then-undiscovered 16-year-old lead singer. Pro tips: don’t try to take a shot of Jameson for every f-bomb; also, turn the subtitles on. The Key West and Marathon libraries each had the DVD as of March 11.

5. It gives an unfair advantage to any candidate with the last names Murphy, Kelly, O’Brien, O’Sullivan, O’Conner, McCarthy, Connolly and Lucky Charms.

4. The number of times a poll worker has to say, “Sir, please pull your kilt back down and keep your eyes on your own ballot.”

3. The number of times someone yells out, “By order of the Peaky Blinders!” as they slam down their completed ballot.

2. The number of times the terrorist threat is raised due to someone asking if they can bring their “car bomb” into the polling station.

1. The imminent threat that Bono, Liam Neeson or Conor McGregor wins the write-in vote for your local school board.

READ|A STAR CALLED HENRY An astonishing piece of historical fiction by Roddy Doyle, this novel recounts the often brutal life of Henry Smart, left on his own in Dublin at the age of 9, in the early 20th century. As he grows, he becomes embroiled in events leading up to and including the Easter Uprising. On Amazon. (Doyle also wrote the novel on which “The Commitments” is based.)

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BEHIND THE BLONDE

KIRBY MYERS is a busy mom, radio personality and writer who’s not afraid to write what many of us are thinking.

THE HAPPY SADNESS I

remember telling my mom recently that I was in a state of happy sadness. She naturally looked at me with confusion, and asked how that was possible. But I think many of us can relate to such conflicting emotions.

For me, this “happy sadness” stems from finding my best friend and creating with him a life of passion, laughter, safety and endlessly unconditional love. But all that has been mixed with moments of crushing grief over the massive changes that have occurred in the past year.

The most debilitating change is no longer having my kids full-time. But a deep-rooted unhappiness was preventing me from being a fully present mother, friend and human. I made a choice, and it came, inevitably, with consequences.

I can’t begin to describe the morning emptiness I feel when no kids come running down the stairs. But while listening to the aching quiet, I look over at my husband and can’t believe how lucky I am to have found my person. In these moments, I’m happily sad, and learning to understand it’s not just OK, but actually healthy to give weight to all my emotions.

I also remember making the happily sad decision to return to my job as a radio DJ after having both of my children. The thought of having someone else tend to the tiny beings I created was a heart-wrenching tug of war, and I knew that being their mom was the most important job of all.

But I also recognized that my paying job is one I’ve

cherished passionately since starting my radio career at age 19. It’s also a type of therapy for me and is something I happen to love.

I realized that balance would be key to being the best parent I could. And pursuing my prior passions would provide a continuing sense of self while I navigated the most difficult job in the world, parenthood.

I don’t regret going back to work. And I don’t regret making the unbelievably difficult decision to end my marriage. But just because we don’t regret certain decisions, doesn’t mean they don’t weigh heavily on our hearts and minds.

I don’t pretend to have all the answers and I don’t think any of the biggest, toughest decisions can be made without mixed feelings.

What I do know is that taking care of ourselves is the most important thing we can do. And the choices we make in order to do that, coupled with our emotional responses to those decisions, need to be acknowledged, not suppressed.

That acknowledgment may, at times, lead to a good, old-fashioned cry.

But more importantly, I’ve learned that moments of joy and laughter must far outweigh the tearful times. If those happy moments aren’t more plentiful than the sad ones, things are not OK. If any of this resonates in your own life, as a parent or a person who simply feels torn, check your emotional scale and do what you must to tip it toward the happy. It may not be easy, but the resulting smiles will be worth the effort.

W

e at Keys Weekly have for a long time considered how to best honor the men and women serving in the military. With the help and advice of our community members in the armed forces, we’re thrilled to present our Military Spotlight.

LT. JG GABRIELLE TROISE U.S. COAST GUARD serving aboard USCGC CHARLES SEXTON Why did you join the military? I joined the military to make a difference in the lives of others. I specifically joined the Coast Guard because of the diversity of the missions we perform.

How many years have you been in the military? I attended the U.S. Coast Guard Academy for four years, and have been stationed in Key West for almost two years.

Had you ever been to the Florida Keys/Key West before your current assignment? I had visited Islamorada once and went out on a fishing charter.

Did you choose Key West or were you just assigned here?

Key West was at the very top of my assignment requests.

What were your first thoughts upon learning that you were coming to the Keys? I was beyond excited to move to Key West. It was a surreal feeling. My twin sister, who also is in the Coast Guard, received an assignment to Key West as well. We did not plan on getting stationed together, but were extremely excited and could not believe it.

Hobbies? I like fishing, going to spin class at Bodyzone Fitness and playing volleyball.

Favorite things to do? One of my favorite things to do is play beach volleyball at Higgs Beach in Key West.

Have you been here for a Fantasy Fest? If so, did you attend and what were your initial thoughts? I attended Fantasy Fest my first year stationed here and it was a bit of a shock. I only participated in the Zombie Bike Ride and Tutu Tuesday. Both events were a ton of fun.

What do you like most about the Florida Keys? The weather is my absolute favorite thing about the Keys.

What do you like most about your assignment here? My fellow crew members are some of the best people I have ever met in my life. I am honored to work with them every day.

If you had the power to change one thing about life in Key West what would you change? I’d lower the price of groceries.

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est Martello Tower, the centuries-old, red-brick fortress on Key West’s Atlantic waterfront, hasn’t looked this good, or this strong, since the 1860s, when the Union Army built West Martello to protect Key West’s Atlantic coast and associated shipping supply lines.

“It took about six months, but we’ve just finished a complete historic restoration of the brick and mortar inside and outside West Martello Tower,” said Rosi Ware, president of the Key West Garden Club, which is housed within the walled confines of the Civil War-era fort. “We were thankful to receive a grant from the Tourist Development Council for a little more than a million dollars to do the brick work, which was sorely needed to maintain the structural safety of the building.”

Master bricklayers from Boston-based Contracting Specialists Inc. set up scaffolding all over the property and in many cases lay on their backs to replace the bricks and add new mortar to the historic archways that mark the entryway.

“The Gardens and the Key West Garden Club were, in fact, open throughout the construction, but it looked as if we were closed,” Ware said. “But that’s all over. The scaffolding is gone and everything is open and new again. The contractors were a joy to work with and actually finished the job a month early.”

Continuing preservation plans include the installation of an exhibit in the “powder room” of West Martello, which is nothing like the residential half-bathrooms that today are known as powder rooms.

The powder room at West Martello contained the military’s gunpowder supply, and as such was even more heavily fortified than the rest of the structure, to protect the highly explosive black powder.

“There’s such a fascinating history with the powder room, and with the whole fort, which did house soldiers as well as livestock when it was active in the 1860s and ’70s and beyond,” Ware said. “And we pride ourselves on offering something for everyone, because while many people are happy to explore the gardens, we also offer a rich history lesson, ammo bunkers and war stories for folks who aren’t as interested in plants and flowers.”

That said, a visit to West Martello Tower wouldn’t be complete without stepping outside to explore the butterfly garden, the stand of native fruit trees and the perfume garden that’s filled with the fragrant scents of jasmine, Vietnamese gardenia and the ylang ylang tree, which produces the main ingredient in the iconic Chanel No. 5 perfume, Ware said.

The fort and garden club are open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The property is also a popular event venue for weddings and other gatherings. Admission is free, but donations to the nonprofit organization that makes it all possible are greatly appreciated.

4 1. The striking, arched entrance to West Martello has been completely restored. LYNNE BENTLEY-KEMP/Key West Garden Club 2. Master bricklayers from Boston recently spent six months restoring the historic brick and mortar at West Martello Tower. LYNNE BENTLEYKEMP/Key West Garden Club 3. The copper flashing and masonry atop West Martello Tower were recently replaced, thanks to a grant from the Tourist Development Council. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly 4. A historic gun turret now holds a variety of plants cultivated by Key West Garden Club. MANDY MILES/ Keys Weekly

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WEEKLY INTERVIEW

KEY WEST WEEKLY / MARCH 12, 2020 MANDY MILES

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ony Sands admits he doesn’t have Frank Sinatra’s famous blue eyes, “Unfortunately, I have green eyes, but hopefully my vocals make up for that,” said Sands, who has been performing ol’ blue eyes’ songs and impersonating the icon’s voice, mannerisms and style for more than 30 years on stages up and down the East Coast from Key West to Atlantic City and out west in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada.

Sands, who grew up in South Philly listening to his parents’ Sinatra records, will perform his “That’s Life” concert with a six- or eight-piece big band on Thursday, March 19 at Key West Theater.

Sands recently spent some time with The Weekly discussing his craft, his audience and his genuine love for Sinatra’s timeless songbook.

How and when did your passion for singing start? I grew up in a South Philly Italian neighborhood listening to my parents play their Frank Sinatra albums all the time. I started singing his songs when I was as young as 11.

Then I sang in bars and nightclubs in my teens and 20s, and realized my first love was the Sinatra songbook, so I started singing those songs in piano bars.

Were your parents huge fans as well? Oh yes. I remember when we used to come down to Florida for vacations, one year my folks got tickets to see Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin at the Fountainbleu Hotel in Miami. I was so upset when they said I was too young and wouldn’t be allowed in. I was only 13 or so at the time.

What do you consider your first “big break?” I got discovered by the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City and ended up performing there five nights a week for three years.

In addition to singing Sinatra’s songs, you also emulate his style and mannerisms. How difficult is that to achieve? When you truly love something, you really get into doing the artist and trying to think about what he would do and how he would act. I really get into how I think Sinatra would have felt when performing certain songs.

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What about the man and/or the music has captivated you for so long? I was always attracted to his music because when Frank sang, he always painted a picture so the lyrics told a story that people could relate to.

How have your audiences responded over the years? Oh my god, they’ve been so fantastic. Frank knew how to tell a story in a song and you have to bring that to your audience. I try to express how Frank would have sung something, because if I don’t feel it, the audience won’t buy it. You have to put 100% into every song.

Did you ever get the chance to see Frank Sinatra perform live? I did. It was in 1969 or ’70, when I was about 17. I had saved up my money to take a date to see Frank Sinatra at the old Latin Casino near Cherry Hill, New Jersey. That’s where a bunch of the big guys used to play before the casinos came to Atlantic City.

Was it everything you had hoped?

It absolutely was. And 10 minutes into the show, Dean Martin walked onto the stage to join Frank. Those guys used to drop in on each other all the time. It was fantastic.

years ago, a guy came up to me and said he had loved the show, but said he imagined I’d only be doing it for another five years or so, given the age of the audience and the songs.

But here I am more than a decade later. And just recently, a woman in her 30s came to the show and brought her two teenagers. They all knew all the songs and loved the show. It all starts in the home. My folks played Sinatra, and plenty of people are still listening to his music.

Do you have blue eyes? I don’t. My eyes are green. I tried wearing contacts a few times, but they never felt comfortable. Hopefully my vocals make up for that.

Have you had formal voice training? I’ve had some voice lessons at an early age, but I’m blessed in that it’s not difficult for me to sound like Frank. That sound comes naturally to me, and doesn’t require me to change much. And fortunately for me, Frank’s own voice changed and deepened when he was in his 30s and 40s. His voice lowered an octave or so and that’s when it really started to resonate. Although he’d been performing since he was 15 or 16, he really came into his own later on.

Do you ever get tired of singing the same songs? Never. I could do these songs forever. And if the day ever comes that I do get sick of them, I may as well hang up the microphone.

Have you performed in Key West before? Yes, I loved it down there.

We were there last January, and I’ll be performing with a lot of the same musicians from Miami. Key West is a great town and Key West Theater is a great venue for my show.

Really? So you never get sick of singing “New York, New York?”

Never, I swear. We end most shows with it, and to hear the audience get involved, especially the New Yorkers, I’ll never tire of that song or the audience’s response.

How much longer do you think you’ll be doing these Sinatra shows? I love this so much. I’ll be doing this for as long as my voice holds out. It keeps me busy and I could honestly do it every single day. I love it that much.

Frank Sinatra died in May 1998, do you fear your audience is aging as well? Are the days numbered for his music to have such a broad appeal? It’s funny. About 10 or 15

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Kate’s year for study turns into more than she ever imagined and she is forced to make impossible choices. Always a fan of a magical Irish setting, the accent alone will melt your heart and have you feeling the grá (love) in no time at all.

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by Ronald Balson Private detective Liam Taggart has been in Chicago for many years. One day he receives a devastating phone call from his cousin Janie in Ireland. Sadly, the man who raised him, Uncle Fergus, has passed away. Although Liam had not been back to Northern Ireland in 16 years he decides he must return for the funeral and make amends with the family he dearly misses. After the will is read, Liam is shocked to learn he is the trustee of a complicated beneficiary chain and that Fergus was mysteriously murdered. Liam extends his stay and works hard to regain the confidence of the family while trying to keep them safe. He must unravel these buried secrets of a bitter blood feud which may lead them straight to the killer. Filled with suspenseful twists and turns and the violent history of Ireland’s Troubles, Liam, star detective, is finally on his home turf.

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by Cecilia Ahern Holly Kennedy spent the last seven years trying to build a new life for herself. After her husband’s tragic illness, Holly felt like she, too, had disappeared.

With help from friends, family and a year of P.S. I Love You letters, Holly finally found her way back. She works in her sister’s shop, has a sexy tree-trimming boyfriend and can see the future more brightly than ever. As a favor for her sister’s podcast, Holly reflects in public for the first time about her unexpected year of letters and adventures she received from Gerry when he died. After the broadcast, a small group of terminally ill people form a club to create something similar for their loved ones and they want Holly’s help, instantly threatening the progress she has made. More than a decade after the bestseller “P.S. I Love You,” (book & movie!) get ready to laugh and cry in Dublin with one of my all time favorite Irish authors.

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LOCALS MAKE MUSIC KEY WEST RECORD LABEL RELEASES FIRST 2 ALBUMS

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he new Key West-based record label, Conch Town Music, this week celebrates the release of its first two albums by local artists Bill Blue and Juliana MacDowell.

Legendary Keys bluesman Bill Blue’s album, “The King of Crazy Town,” came out on March 6 and has been getting “heavy airplay, rave reviews and top 20 chart positions in the USA, UK, Europe, Eastern Europe, Australia and even Africa,” said record producer Ian Shaw.

Blue will play a celebratory sound check set at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12 at the Green Parrot Bar in Key West.

“It’ll be a great, fun gig,” says Blue. “I’m looking forward to playing the new songs in front of a home audience.”

Guitarist Matt Backer, who has played with Joe Cocker, Julian Lennon and Elton John, features prominently on “Crazy Town” and will come from London to play the Green Parrot show. The band will also include drummer Randy Morrow, bass player Kim Jade, backing vocalists Michelle Dravis, MacDowell and trumpet and sax players Tom Levecchia and Nathan Hengst.

MACDOWELL’S LATEST MUSIC Conch Town Music also will welcome MacDowell’s newest album, “Leaving Home,” on Friday, March 13.

MacDowell will play a more intimate show for her record release in the Backspace at The Key West Theatre on Wednesday, March 18, accompanied by Matt Backer and Randy Morrow. Tickets are $20 to $40 and are available at thekeywestheater.com. The higher-priced

tickets are closer to the stage and include canapes and a meet-andgreet with MacDowell before the show.

The talented singer and songwriter has won songwriting awards for two of the songs from her new CD and the video for her new single “Marry You” has just premiered online with the prestigious American Songwriter magazine.

The Conch Town Music team includes British record producer Ian Shaw, photographer Ralph De Palma and local businessmen Danny Hughes and Mat Smith.

“We’re really happy with the positive global response we’re getting to Bill and Juliana, but right now, it’s all about Key West and the Keys,” said Shaw, who produced both albums. “We truly believe music is the lifeblood of Key West and makes a major contribution to the town’s economy.”

“We have many really talented artists here locally and the quality and breadth of the music gets better and better every year,” Shaw added. “We’d like to give more musicians a big push, but we need Key West locals to get behind us.

If everyone in The Keys bought a Bill Blue CD or download in the next week or pre-ordered Juliana’s record, we’d get those artists onto a major music chart. And it would show the rest of the world that Key West can compete musically with Nashville, Austin, Los Angeles and New York.”

Bill Blue’s album is available at billblue.online, CDBaby, Amazon, ITunes, Apple Music, Spotify and all streaming services. Juliana MacDowell’s album is available to pre-order at julianamacdowellmusic.com and on ITunes. Go straight to the record label’s online shop at conch-town-music.myshopify.com/.

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n 1989, local adventurer and explorer Jack S. Grove accidentally discovered the shipwreck of the vessel Acadia at Ducie Atoll, an uninhabited islet in the Pitcairn Island group.

The Acadia and the Pitcairn Islands are involved in the history of the infamous H.M.S Bounty, of “Mutiny on the Bounty” fame. On April 28, 1789, mutineers seized control of the Bounty and set it ablaze to sink in Bounty Bay in the Pitcairn Islands. On the shores of those remote islands, the mutineers and the Tahitian women they took with them founded Pitcairn.

Some descendants still live on the islands to this day.

In 1881, another ship, the Acadia, sank after going aground at Ducie Atoll in the Pitcairn Island group. The 11 survivors escaped to Pitcairn, where some remained and married the descendants of the Bounty mutineers.

A young Jack Grove, snorkeling on a reef near Ducie Atoll while working as a divemaster and naturalist on a nearby ship, discovered the anchor of the Acadia and became immersed in the history of the island group and its inhabitants.

In April 1989, Grove salvaged the anchor of the Acadia to celebrate the bicentennial of the muti-

Jack Grove and his business partner Mike Messick co-founded Zegrahm Expeditions to bring travelers and adventurers to remote places like the Pitcairn Islands. Grove’s first-hand accounts and personal adventures over 15 visits to the islands provide guests with plenty to take in. CONTRIBUTED

Howard A. Grossman, MD, FACP and Theresa Dryden, APRN

A young Jack Grove (center, red bandana) poses with the recovered anchor from the Acadia on the dock at Pitcairn during the successful recovery effort for the anchor in 1990. From the dock, Pitcairners dragged the anchor, using the only heavy-duty top-end loader on the island, to the top of the big hill overlooking Bounty Bay, where the anchor rests today. CONTRIBUTED

ny on the Bounty and the founding of Pitcairn. The Tavernier resident has gone back to the island group 14 times.

On the last such journey, his team found the mast of the Acadia inside the lagoon at Ducie Atoll, high above the watermark.

“This means the Acadia sank right in front of the monument we erected,” said the excited explorer.

Grove talks through the fascinating ways the mast could have ended up inside the almost-landlocked lagoon, still wondering.

“Birders found it several years ago on a trip I was on. They told me about it, but had no pictures of it because there were no birds on it,” laughs Grove.

On a future mission, Grove hopes to retrieve the mast from Ducie Atoll. He’s already received permission from the Pitcairn government to do so.

“I’d love to see the mast in the new museum on Pitcairn,” says Grove. “The (Acadia’s) anchor is on top of the hill at Bounty Bay, overlooking where the original settlers came ashore off the H.M.S. Bounty.”

Grove is thankful for his many exploits on the islands and looks forward to returning soon to help piece together more of its storied history.

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Fringe Theater board president Janet Bengel, managing artistic director Rebecca Tomlinson and hosts Christian Caceres and Bradley Brewer enjoy the backyard fundraiser for Fringe Theater. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

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Feb. 29 Backyard Music fundraiser for Fringe Theater featured cold drinks and hot live music by Carmen Rodriquez and Larry Smith.

Hosts Christian Caceres and Bradley Brewer opened their beautiful backyard to the theater crowd for an evening that featured gourmet food, an open bar, live music and a celebration of Fringe Theater’s continuing efforts to make live theater accessible to the masses by staging performances at a variety of interesting and unexpected venues around town.

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Rosi Ware and Harrell Odom share a laugh near the food table at a recent Fringe Theater fundraising event.

The lush backyard of Christian Caceres and Bradley Brewer provided the ideal venue for the fundraiser.

Carmen Rodriguez and Larry Smith provided the musical entertainment for the evening.

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magination and creativity will appear on the catwalk April 1 at the Curry Mansion Inn with a presentation of one-of-a-kind works of wearable art, designed by some of Key West’s most creative minds.

Organized by members of the Mystick Krewe of Key West, this third annual fashion extravaganza and auction, Pose, will showcase designs fashioned from feathers, paper or flowers.

Featuring Christopher Peterson and a panel of celebrity judges and models, the show will benefit the Kids Come First charity and other local school children who need help paying for hot lunches. Sponsorships by local business and community members allow the Krewe to donate 100% of funds raised through ticket and design sales directly to the charities.

Established in 2015, the nonprofit organization embraces the long-standing traditions of Mardi Gras krewes in New Orleans by focusing on service to community through a variety of annual fundraising events that directly benefit local interests and charities.

Among the Krewe’s events is its annual Mardi Gras Ball, which this year brought more than 250 costumed guests to the Key West Amphitheater for a night of mirth and merriment.

Following Hurricane Irma, Krewe founders Juan Pisani and

2 Valsin Marmillion conceived the idea to produce a fashion show to raise funds for local service industry members affected by the storm. The Blue Tarp Fashion Show featured an array of designers who turned blue tarps into fashion statements and raised over $40,000 for Sister Season Fund.

Last year’s show theme was “reuse, recycle, repurpose,” which found the catwalk awash in designs made from a collection of repurposed products.

The 2020 event takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1 at the historic Curry Mansion Inn on Caroline Street.

General runway seats for $75 include beer, wine and light nibbles.

A VIP reception for $250 will start at 5:30 p.m. and includes a top-shelf open bar and sumptuous appetizer buffet. Tickets are available online at squareup.com/store/kreweofkeywest or at Curry Mansion Inn. More information is at www.kreweofkeywest.com.

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1. This model doesn’t leave home without her American Express gold cards. KERI PICKETT/Contributed 2. One 2019 fashion show participant recycled bottle caps into evening wear.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, that on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at 1:30 P.M., at the Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider the following: A public hearing to consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the renaming of Nautilis Street to Nautilus Street in the Subdivision of Duck key – Section 3 – Part 1, Plat Book 5, Page 82, in Duck Key, directing staff to erect signage and provide this resolution to the County’s GIS database to reflect the renaming of the road to Nautilus Street.Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Dated at Key West, Monroe County, Florida, this 9th day of March, 2020.

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: SENIOR NUTRITION CENTER BUILDING DEMOLITION MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www.floridapublicnotices. com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar. com OR www.monroecountybids.com.

The Public Record is available at the Monroe County Purchasing Office located in The Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, Room 2-213, Key West, Florida.

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Publish: March 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA AIRPORT MAINTENANCE STORAGE FACILITY Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www.floridapublicnotices. com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar. com. The Public Record is available at the Monroe County Purchasing Office located in the Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, Room 2-213, Key West, Florida.

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Publish: March 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name KEY LARGO LAW, located at 99530 OVERSEAS HWY., SUITE 2, KEY LARGO, FL 33037 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

BY: ANTHONY A. VELARDI, PLLC Publish: March 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 20-CP-000008-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF RICHARD NECKLES, DECEASED. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of RICHARD NECKLES, deceased, whose date of death was November 22, 2019, and whose Social Security Number was XXXXX-XXXX, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is: March 5, 2020.

Personal Representative: ROBIN J. HOYT 3421 Northwest 25th Way Boca Raton, Florida 33434 Attorney for Personal Representative: L. EDGAR BARNHILL III, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 338631 2799 Northwest Boca Raton Boulevard Suite 214 Boca Raton, Florida 33431 Telephone: 561-998-7999 Publish: March 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 20-CP-000003-K IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES TYLER HENDRICK, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JAMES TYLER HENDRICK, deceased, whose date of death was August 17, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL, 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

LEGAL NOTICES 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: March 5, 2020.

Personal Representative: Donna M. Bosold 2641 Gulfview Drive Key West, FL 33040 Attorney for Personal Representative: Victoria Miranda, Esquire Florida Bar No. 1015363 Email: VMiranda@HLYlaw.com HERSHOFF, LUPINO & YAGEL, LLP 9350 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 1470 Miami, FL 33156 Publish: March 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2019-CP-000168-K IN RE: ESTATE OF STACEY M. LOPEZ, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Stacey M. Lopez, deceased, whose date of death was July 11, 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 or demands against the decedent’s estate 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: March 5th, 2020.

Personal Representative: Jacqueline Figueredo 2 North End Road Key Largo, Florida 33037 Attorney for Personal Representative: Millicent B. Athanason, Esq. Law Office of Millicent B. Athanason, P.A. 9020 Rancho Del Rio Drive, Suite 101 New Port Richey, Florida 34655 FBN: 0796956; Email: athanasonlaw@gmail.com (727)376-9100 (Telephone) (727)376-9101 (Telefax) Publish: March 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 44-2020-CP-3-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF EDGAR LEO GARRIGAN, III, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Edgar Leo Garrigan, III, deceased, whose date of death was October 23, 2019 and the last four digits of whose social security number is 5104, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this notice is the 5th day of March, 2020.

Personal Representative: Jack Bridges Law Office of Jack Bridges P.O. Box 1714 Tavernier, Florida 33070 (305) 664-9690 Attorney for Personal Representative: Jack Bridges P.O. Box 1714 Tavernier, Florida 33070-1714 (305) 664-9690 Fla. Bar No. 0175950 Publish: March 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 20-CP-000005-P IN RE: ESTATE OF JEFFREY R. LEONIA, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JEFFREY R. LEONIA, deceased, whose date of death was November 18, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 50 High Point Rd, Plantation Key, FL 33070.

The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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Personal Representative: Maria Caruso Martin 12406 Lockford Lane Naples, Florida 34119 Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert K. Miller, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 359173 Cunningham Miller Rhyne PA 10075 Overseas Hwy PO Box 500938 Marathon, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-9428 Fax: (305) 743-8800 E-mail: rmiller@ floridakeyslaw.com Secondary E-Mail: service@ floridakeyslaw.com Publish: March 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: March 5, 2020.

Personal Representative: Wendelin Olivia Heffron 90303 North Miami Ave Miami Shores, FL 33150 Attorney for Personal Representative: JOE MIKLAS, P.A. 88765 OVERSEAS HWY TAVERNIER, FL 33070 Florida Bar No. 163915 Email Addresses: joe@ floridakeyslawoffice.com Publish: March 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 20-CP-0000-12-P IN RE: ESTATE OF BRIAN JOSEPH KIEFER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Brian Joseph Kiefer, deceased, whose date of death was January 10th, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: March 5, 2020.

Personal Representative: Dennis Anthony Kiefer 1627 Yardley Drive West Chester, PA 19380 Attorney for Personal Representative: JOE MIKLAS, P.A. 88765 OVERSEAS HWY TAVERNIER, FL 33070 Florida Bar No. 163915 Email Addresses: joe@ floridakeyslawoffice.com Publish: March 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 20-CP-0000-13-P IN RE: ESTATE OF HUGUETTE BRULOTTE WALDO, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Huguette Brulotte Waldo, deceased, whose date of death was November 12th, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2020-CP-09-P IN RE: ESTATE OF MARIA LUISA DELATORRE Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of MARIA LUISA DELATORRE, deceased, whose date of death was October 25, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: March 5, 2020 Personal Representative: LESLIE DELATORRE FONTAO 3 Paradise Road Key Largo, FL 33037 Attorney for Personal Representative: Urban J. W. Patterson Email: ujwplaw@gmail.com Secondary Email: ujwplawfirm@ yahoo.com Florida Bar Number: 382035 Urban J. W. Patterson, P.A.

LEGAL NOTICES P.O. Box 783 Islamorada, FL 33036 Telephone: 305-664-5065 Publish: March 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2020-CP-000015-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF EVELYN ANN ORTEGA, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of EVELYN ANN ORTEGA, Deceased, whose date of death was June 8, 2019, File Number 20-CP-000015-K, is pending in the Sixteenth Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s Estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s Estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is March 12, 2020.

Personal Representative: MANUEL PATRICK ORTEGA Attorney for Personal Representative: ERICA HUGHES STERLING, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 0519049 Spottswood, Spottswood, Spottswood & Sterling, PLLC 500 Fleming Street, Key West, FL 33040 Tel. (305)294-9556 | Fax (305)504-2696 Primary: Erica@ SpottswoodLaw.com Secondary: DClynes@ SpottswoodLaw.com Publish: March 12 & 19, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 19-DR-290-M Division: Family MARLIN RAQUEL JARA, Petitioner and YORDANY RODRIGUEZ MARMOL Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: YORDANY RODRIGUEZ MARMOL Respondent’s last known address: Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on: Marlin Raquel Jara, P.O. Box 522437, Marathon, FL 33052, on or before March 20, 2020 and file the original with the clerk of this Court at Monroe County Clerk of Court, 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

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

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these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

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

Dated: February 18, 2020.

Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shakia Mitchell Deputy Clerk Publish: February 20, 27, March 5, & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

GERARD JOSEPH BURCKHARD (DECEASED)MARGARET PATRICIA BURCKHARD Obligor _________________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Margaret Patricia Burckhard 523 Melrose Court The Villages, FL 32162 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 5712, Week 27, Annual Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to 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 $2,313.81, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $ 0.00 times the number of days that have elapsed since March 3, 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: March 12 & 19, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interest holder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $3,426.68, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $ 0.00 times the number of days that have elapsed since March 2, 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: March 12 & 19, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 19-CA000726-K DIVISION: Civil Windward Pointe II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs.

Frank John Sittnick Jr., et al.

Defendants. __________________/ NOTICE OF ACTION AS TO COUNT(S) III AGAINST DEFENDANT KENNETH LEE HEARNS, AKA KENNETH L. HEARNS AND BETTY ANN HEARNS To: KENNETH LEE HEARNS, AKA KENNETH L. HEARNS 223 WALNUT AVENUE APARTMENT #1 ROXBURY, MA 02119 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BETTY ANN HEARNS 223 WALNUT AVENUE APARTMENT #1 ROXBURY, MA 02119 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and all parties claiming interest by, through, under or against Defendant(s) KENNETH LEE HEARNS, AKA KENNETH L. HEARNS; BETTY ANN HEARNS, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property herein described; YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to enforce a lien on the following described property in Monroe County, Florida: The following described real property: Unit 5314, Week 30, Old 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 attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”); Subject to that certain Ground Lease by and between Grantor and Key Wester Limited, a Florida Limited Partnership dated December 13, 2001, a short form of which was recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 840, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and any amendments thereof (“Ground Lease”), and subject to easements and restrictions of record.

Contract No.: 2-14594 has been filed against you; and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on NICHOLAS A. WOO, Plaintiff’s attorney, P. O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH 43216-5028, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on the 20th day of February, 2020.

Kevin Madok CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Civil Division By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in court proceedings you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Not later than five working days prior to the proceeding, please contact the Court Administrator’s office, at the Freeman Justice Center, 302 St. 2nd Floor, Key West, FL 33040. Telephone: (305) 292-3423 or via the Florida Relay Center. To make calls through the Florida Relay Center, you may dial 7-1-1 or use the following toll free access numbers: 1-800-955-8771 (TTY); 1-877-955-8260 (VCO); 1-800-955-8770 (Voice); 1-800955-1339 (ASCII); 1-877-955-5334 (STS); 1-877-955-8707 (French Creole – available from 8 a.m. – 2

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 18-031526 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

GEOFFREY STAGGERS; KYLE A. STAGGERS Obligor _________________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Geoffrey Staggers 542 Porta Rosa Circle Saint Augustine, FL 32092 Kyle A. Staggers 542 Porta Rosa Circle Saint Augustine, FL 32092 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 E11, Week 40, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interest holder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $3,433.02, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.00 times the number of days that have elapsed since March 3, 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: March 12 & 19, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 19-022904 WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 19-023018 WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

EDWARD JOSEPH ENGEL; MARGARET EILEEN ENGEL Obligor _________________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Edward Joseph Engel 28348 Nautica Lane Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Margaret Eileen Engel 28348 Nautica Lane Bonita Springs, FL 34135 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 5121, Week 40, Annual Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 19-023060 WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

MAUREEN FRANCES GRADY Obligor ___________________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Maureen Frances Grady 8131 Creekside Village Drive Mechanicsville, VA 23111 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 5114, Week 11, Annual Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to 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 $2,221.50, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.00 times the number of days that have elapsed since March 3, 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: March 12 & 19, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

305.743.0844

LEGAL NOTICES a.m. daily) Publish: March 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 19-CA000830-K DIVISION: Civil Windward Pointe II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs.

Lise S. Haupt, et al.

Defendants. __________________/ NOTICE OF ACTION FOR COUNTS V AND VI AGAINST DEFENDANT ANTONY OSWALD WILSON AND ROSEANNE ISABEL WILSON To: ANTONY OSWALD WILSON 2513 SCABBARD DRIVE CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78414 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ROSEANNE ISABEL WILSON 2513 SCABBARD DRIVE CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78414 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and all parties claiming interest by, through, under or against Defendant(s) ANTONY OSWALD WILSON AND ROSEANNE ISABEL WILSON, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property herein described; YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to enforce a lien on the following described property in Monroe County, Florida: COUNTS V & VI Unit 5714, Week 30, Odd Year Biennial Windward Pointe Condominium, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

Contract No.: 2-16873 has been filed against you; and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on NICHOLAS A. WOO, Plaintiff’s attorney, P. O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH 43216-5028, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on the 4th day of March, 2020.

Kevin Madok CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Civil Division By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in court proceedings you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Not later than five working days prior to the proceeding, please contact the Court Administrator’s office, at the Freeman Justice Center, 302 St. 2nd Floor, Key West, FL 33040. Telephone: (305) 2923423 or via the Florida Relay Center. To make calls through the Florida Relay Center, you may dial 7-1-1 or use the following toll free access numbers: 1-800955-8771 (TTY); 1-877-955-8260 (VCO); 1-800-955-8770 (Voice); 1-800-955-1339 (ASCII); 1-877955-5334 (STS); 1-877-955-8707 (French Creole – available from 8 a.m. – 2 a.m. daily) Publish: March 12 & 19, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

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CASE NO.: 19-CA000830-K DIVISION: Civil Windward Pointe II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs.

Lise S. Haupt, et al.

Defendants. _________________/ NOTICE OF ACTION FOR COUNTS XI AND XII AGAINST DEFENDANT SHANNON RAY WRIGHT AND KRISTI LEIGHAN WRIGHT To: SHANNON RAY WRIGHT 413 RED CUT ROAD WEST MONROE, LA 71292 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA KRISTI LEIGHAN WRIGHT 413 RED CUT ROAD WEST MONROE, LA 71292 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and all parties claiming interest by, through, under or against Defendant(s) SHANNON RAY WRIGHT AND KRISTI LEIGHAN WRIGHT, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property herein described; YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to enforce a lien on the following described property in Monroe County, Florida: COUNTS XI and XII Unit 5122, Week 34, Annual Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844 Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

Contract No.: 2-15938 has been filed against you; and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on NICHOLAS A. WOO, Plaintiff’s attorney, P. O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH 43216-5028, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on the 4th day of March, 2020.

Kevin Madok CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Civil Division By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in court proceedings you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Not later than five working days prior to the proceeding, please contact the Court Administrator’s office, at the Freeman Justice Center, 302 St. 2nd Floor, Key West, FL 33040. Telephone: (305) 2923423 or via the Florida Relay Center. To make calls through the Florida Relay Center, you may dial 7-1-1 or use the following toll free access numbers: 1-800955-8771 (TTY); 1-877-955-8260 (VCO); 1-800-955-8770 (Voice); 1-800-955-1339 (ASCII); 1-877955-5334 (STS); 1-877-955-8707 (French Creole – available from 8 a.m. – 2 a.m. daily) Publish: March 12 & 19, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

Defendants. _______________/ NOTICE OF ACTION AGAINST DEFENDANT JAMES CONSTANTINE, AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MARY ITA CONSTANTINE To: JAMES CONSTANTINE, AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MARY ITA CONSTANTINE 8806 CASTLEBAY DRIVE CHARLOTTE, NC 28277 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and all parties claiming interest by, through, under or against Defendant(s) JAMES CONSTANTINE, AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MARY ITA CONSTANTINE, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property herein described; YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to enforce a lien on the following described property in Monroe County, Florida: Unit 514, Week 34, Sunset Harbor Resort, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof as recorded in Official Records Book 1376, Page 1093, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (hereafter the “Declaration”).

Contract No.: 1-8483 has been filed against you; and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on NICHOLAS A. WOO, Plaintiff’s attorney, P. O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH 43216-5028, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on the 21st day of Februar, 2020.

Kevin Madok CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Civil Division By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in court proceedings you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Not later than five working days prior to the proceeding, please contact the Court Administrator’s office, at the Freeman Justice Center, 302 St. 2nd Floor, Key West, FL 33040. Telephone: (305) 292-3423 or via the Florida Relay Center. To make calls through the Florida Relay Center, you may dial 7-1-1 or use the following toll free access numbers: 1-800-955-8771 (TTY); 1-877-955-8260 (VCO); 1-800-955-8770 (Voice); 1-800955-1339 (ASCII); 1-877-955-5334 (STS); 1-877-955-8707 (French Creole – available from 8 a.m. – 2 a.m. daily) Publish: March 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 19-CA000856-K DIVISION: Civil Sunset Harbor Resort Condominium Association, Inc., a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of Florida, Plaintiff, vs.

The Estate of Mary Ita Constantine, et al.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 19-CA000894-K DIVISION: Civil Beach House Condominium Association of Key West, Inc., a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of Florida, Plaintiff, vs.

The Estate of Vincent Joseph McHugh, et al.

Defendants. _________________/ NOTICE OF ACTION FOR COUNT II AGAINST DEFENDANT JENNY CATHERINE HALL, KATHERINE HALL, AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF DANIEL EDWARD HALL AND ALEXANDRA HALL, AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO THE ESTATE

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OF DANIEL EDWARD HALL To: JENNY CATHERINE HALL 2070 HILLS MILLER ROAD DELAWARE, OH 43015 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA KATHERINE HALL, AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF DANIEL EDWARD HALL 2070 HILLS MILLER ROAD DELAWARE, OH 43015 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ALEXANDRA HALL, AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF DANIEL EDWARD HALL 2070 HILLS MILLER ROAD DELAWARE, OH 43015 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and all parties claiming interest by, through, under or against Defendant(s) JENNY CATHERINE HALL, KATHERINE HALL, AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF DANIEL EDWARD HALL AND ALEXANDRA HALL, AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF DANIEL EDWARD HALL, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property herein described; YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to enforce a lien on the following described property in Monroe County, Florida: COUNT II Unit F11, Week 50, 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”).

Contract No.: 3-5525 has been filed against you; and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on NICHOLAS A. WOO, Plaintiff’s attorney, P. O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH 432165028, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on the 6th day of April, 2020.

Kevin Madok CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Civil Division By: Deputy Clerk NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in court proceedings you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Not later than five working days prior to the proceeding, please contact the Court Administrator’s office, at the Freeman Justice Center, 302 St. 2nd Floor, Key West, FL 33040. Telephone: (305) 292-3423 or via the Florida Relay Center. To make calls through the Florida Relay Center, you may dial 7-1-1

or use the following toll free access numbers: 1-800-955-8771 (TTY); 1-877-955-8260 (VCO); 1-800-955-8770 (Voice); 1-800955-1339 (ASCII); 1-877-955-5334 (STS); 1-877-955-8707 (French Creole – available from 8 a.m. – 2 a.m. daily) Publish: March 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

Grace Jones Daycare in Marathon needs a cook/ cleaner. Hours 7:30a-1:30p Mon-Fri. Job entails simple menu and care of the facility.

Please call Iris (305) 743-6064.

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

Call 305-743-4578

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

BOATS FOR SALE S2 Yacht - 26’ Sail with 2 Sails, on trailer - ready to go. Great for live aboard.

Located in Tavernier. $7,000 305-664-7648 $7,990 - 1997 Bayliner 19’ CTR Console, 2015 150 Suzuki, 4 stroke, 207 hours, professionally maintained, 2 chart plotters, 1 fish finder, live well, 4 storage compartments.

Located in Marathon.

Valued $15,900. John 732-668-7060 1965 Bruiel Express Sportfish - Built for Charter Fishing in the Keys. $14,000 or Best Offer. Excellent hull condition. 2 Detroit 6V53 engines one fresh rebuilt.

Twin Disk 506 transmissions one fresh. We’ve just installed: 1 New trany, 2 new 1 1/2 in shafts,2 new shaft logs, 2 new rebuilt struts, 2 new props nibril, New bottom paint, 1 engine new rebuild 5hrs.

Located in Marathon. Call 305-481-3259 for details.

BOAT SLIPS FOR RENT Boat Slip for rent in Tavernier. Oceanside, deep water access, protected basin.

Up to 60’ Sail or Motor Cat. Call for pricing. 305-664-7648 Boat Slips for rent in Marathon.

Starting at $750. For best rates call 305-304-3610.

EMPLOYMENT 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

Front Desk - Part Time.

Condo position. Excellent customer service, local knowledge, willingness to work weekends. Resume to admin@marathonresort.com We are looking for some Bartenders.

Apply in person at American Legion Post 0154, 4115 Overseas Highway, Marathon Come join our family and have fun at work! Busy, family-owned restaurant needs full and/or part time host or hostess. Greet Guests • Manage Reservations • Answer Phones. Great pay, hours and perks! Apply in person or email us at lobstercrawl@gmail.com.

Castaway Restaurant, End of 15th St., Oceanside 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.

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. City of Marathon - Job Openings: Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee , Fleet Mechanic, Recreational Specialist and Street Maintenance.

EOE, FULL BENEFITS www.ci.marathon.fl.us Key Colony Inn NOW HIRING AM/PM SERVERS. Apply in person: 700 Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL or call for details: (305) 743-0100 Experienced help only needed for all positions.

Apply in person Mon-Fri 1011am at Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, Knights Key Blvd.

M a r a t h o n

NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY FOR MONROE COUNTY HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Electronic applications for Monroe County Fiscal Year 2021 are now available to eligible 501(c)3 organizations. The new application is available on the Monroe County website on the Human Services Advisory Board page at: http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/318/Human-Services-Advisory-Board Applications must be submitted electronically before noon, Friday April 24, 2020. Applications are reviewed and funding recommendations are made by the Human Services Advisory Board, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. All HSAB meetings are open to the public. For questions contact Janet Gunderson at Gunderson-Janet@monroecounty-fl.gov or 305-292-4470.

305.743.0844

HOUSING FOR RENT 2BR/2BA in Marathon partially furnished. Small pet ok (under 20 lbs).

Fenced patio. $2,300/ month F/L/S 305-587-7925 AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN MARATHON. Shared 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 for 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 are not provided. For information: Bob Brayman 305-743-5929 bbrayman@hallsdiving.com 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 Islamorada, 3BR/3BA House, Private community, two story, unfurnished, concrete block home, Screened in patio, large carport & back yard, homeowners park, w/ boat ramp/dock, new A/C, W/D, LONG TERM RENTAL in Plantation Lake Estates. $2,500/mo. Contact email: slgrisham@icloud.com

THEME: MARCH MADNESS

HOUSING WANTED WANTED: Annual Rental 2BR/2BA, ground level. Prefer Key Colony Beach on canal.

Would consider purchase or option to buy. Call 931-5807116. If no answer, please leave message.

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

Also small Office Space $500/month. Wifi & Utilities included. Onsite storage & or yard space available - prices by size. Call 305-743-7277 Small office space available for rent. Great location on U.S. 1 in Tavernier.

Conveniently located to everything.

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MISC. FOR SALE Coleman Roadtrip Gas BBQ Grill. $69.00 ($182.00 new - used 3 times).

New Screened Tent - never been used. Call for details.

Moving- must sell. Located in Marathon. 765-277-6400

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ACROSS 1. Cutlass or Delta 88, for short 5. Passports and driver’s licenses 8. Bit of smoke 12. Narcotics agent, for short 13. Type of coffee maker 14. Sashay 15. Austin Powers’ antagonist 16. Creole cuisine staple 17. Designer Calvin 18. *Last year’s winning coach 20. Red-encased cheese 21. Prepared 22. Drunkard’s sound?

23. Source of white meat 26. They are often grand 30. “Ever” to a poet 31. Mrs. Potts of “Beauty and the Beast” 34. Cough syrup balsam 35. Russians, e.g.

37. A shot could prevent it 38. Up and about 39. Lake ____caca, South America 40. Plant disease 42. *Member of University of Utah team 43. Autumnal zodiac sign 45. Rooster, e.g.

47. Rare find 48. Campus VIPs 50. Razor-____ 52. *Lowest seed 54. In good health 55. 2017 Oscar-winning animated film 56. “____ for thought” 59. Essential oil derived from iris 60. Nasal input 61. Pre-swan state?

62. *NCAA basketball team with most titles 63. *7 seed opponent in round 1 64. Prospector’s mother

DOWN 1. *Top seed 2. Abbreviation on a bathroom door 3. Precedes drab 4. Part of an eyeball 5. Vexed 6. Eastwood’s _____ Harry 7. Quarrel 8. *Lowest seeded team to win championship 9. Part of ideal 10. Fit for a skinny one 11. Mightier than sword?

13. Give to St. Vinny’s 14. Yarn store unit 19. Does like Matryoshka 22. *An airball doesn’t do it to either rim or net 23. Outdoes 24. Thing of the past 25. One of the Muses 26. *Final ____ 27. India’s sacred flower 28. *Like last eight 29. More sure 32. Like Bob Ross’ hair 33. Layer 36. *Cavaliers’ state 38. Make amends 40. Slow-witted 41. Demosthenes, e.g.

44. Waits for approval, e.g.

46. Being of service 48. D in LED 49. Former prisoner 50. Rigid necklace 51. Catapult 52. One from Glasgow 53. Canceled 54. Olden-day French coin 57. Goes with borrowed and blue 58. Indigo extract

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

Administrative Clerk - 30hrs/week at the Keys Marine Laboratory (KML), Layton, FL. KML supports research and academic programs conducted by universities/colleges throughout Florida, the US, and internationally. Duties include greeting scientists, faculty, and students; preparing invoices and correspondence; data entry; courier and delivery services; assist with scheduling and group arrivals.

To apply for this opening visit: https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/ and search for Administrative Clerk job opening 24631

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GEORGE THOROGOOD ROCKS KEY WEST

L

egendary blues man George Thorogood, backed by his rowdy band of Destroyers, heated up a (relatively) cool night on March 8 in Key West.

Fans filled the Sunset Green Event Lawn for the show that featured classics such as “One Bourbon, One Scotch and One Beer,” along with “Who Do You Love?” and, of course, “Bad to the Bone.”

In a recent interview with The Weekly, Thorogood said, “I can’t sing, but you don’t have to be a great singer. If you can admit your limitations, then you know your strengths... People would rather have a really great song sung really badly than a really awful song sung really well.”

People at the Sunset Green seemed to enjoy both the singing and the songs performed by one of music’s most enduring performers.

— Weekly staff report

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The Key West Weekly is proud to partner with Key West High School faculty and students in choosing “The Student of the Week.” Recipients are chosen on qualifications including academic standing, athletics, outstanding achievements, community involvement, individuality and moral fortitude. We thank our future leaders and KWHS for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Conch Pride,” and for giving us a glimpse into their world.

JOSE PICHARDO SENIOR

What organizations are you involved with at KWHS? Wrestling, because it’s important to stay in good physical shape, and Fire Academy because it’s important to help others around you stay safe.

What class has best prepared you for life after graduation? Fire Academy, because it’s what I want to pursue after school.

What advice would you give to underclassmen? If you choose to do something, see it through if you truly enjoy it.

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FIRM KEYS

What do you want to be remembered for at Key West High School? I want to be remembered for excelling in Fire Academy and all of my core classes.

What three things do you want to accomplish before your 10-year reunion? I want to have my own house. I want to live somewhere other than Key West, and I want to have my own family to love and support.

Will you make the Keys your permanent home? No. I love Key West and most of my family lives here, but I want to go out and see the world and experience what it has to offer.

R E E T N U L O V OF THE WEEK THERESA FABER

What’s your favorite social media channel, whom do you follow?

Instagram, because there is a wide variety of inspiring people with different stories. I follow Athlean-X.

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