Upper Keys Weekly 20-0806

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Welcome home, Zane!

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SAFE QUARTERS South Florida Coast Guard boats find safety in Islamorada | P. 34 ZANE'S HOME Young boy with MIS-C released | P. 12 INSIDE

COVID TESTING TYPES Examining the best options | P. 10

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MONROE COUNTY VOTER’S GUIDE

Coast Guard response boats from South Florida stations and the CGC Carter Hudson dock at the Coast Guard Station in Islamorada to steer clear of Hurricane Isaias.

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NUMBER OF THE WEEK The percentage of Floridians who say they are less likely to evacuate for a storm this year for fear of contracting the coronavirus, per a poll by AAA. The poll further found that more than a quarter of residents, 29%, say they would not leave their homes if they were warned to evacuate. “The coronavirus just complicates matters even more for those preparing for what is forecast to be an active hurricane season,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA.

FOR UPDATES, WATCH THE WEB Events related to the coronavirus are changing rapidly as national, state and local governments make decisions aimed at controlling the spread of the virus. For updated information, please see keysweekly.com.

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COUNTY OFFERS RENTAL, MORTGAGE RELIEF $840,000 available for residents who are behind because of COVID-19 onroe County will be distributing funding totaling $838,069 to Monroe County residents who are behind in their mortgage or rent payments due to COVID-19 hardships. This is a countywide program and is inclusive of the municipalities. Anyone who rents or owns in the Florida Keys may be eligible.

Anyone who has been economically affected due to COVID-19 is eligible and the level of assistance will be considered individually based on need.

Documents needed for eligibility include the application, a copy of the applicant’s driver’s license or identification card, a lease or deed in the name of the applicant, a statement from the landlord or bank showing the applicant is behind in payments, and a notarized self-certification of income and assets.

Of the $838,000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation set aside $638,069 to help those

who fall under the 120 percent area median income range, meaning a single person can make $84,600 or less, or $120,840 per year for a family of four. The county moved $200,000 in CARES Act funding to help those who may not qualify under those conditions. The application will apply for both funding sources.

The application packet is available at www. monroecounty-fl.gov/covidhousingassistance.

Once completed with the proper documents, it can be returned via email, fax, or to drop boxes located at the social services office at the Tradewinds Shopping Center in Key Largo, the Marathon Senior Center/Meal Site, or the Gato Building in Key West. Additional funding for rental and mortgage assistance as well as a business assistance program may be made available at a later date.

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CORRECTION The election for Key Colony Beach Commissioner takes place in November, not the August primary as stated in the July 30 issue of the Keys Weekly.

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ELECTION 2020

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VOTE BY MAIL Postal and election supervisors respond to questions about mail-in ballots

D

ue to the pandemic, voting will look a lot different in 2020.

Among the concerns is the efficacy and reliability of voting by mail, which has been called into question by national leaders including POTUS. The Keys Weekly reached out to Debra Fetterly, with the U.S. Postal Service covering the Alabama and South Florida districts, and the Keys’ Supervisor of Elections Joyce Griffin. To see the full versions of both these stories, please see keysweekly.com

By Sara Matthis & Mandy Miles ON MAILING BALLOTS: Are the Post Offices in Monroe County fully staffed? If not, how many positions are open? The Postal Service is flexing its available resources to match the workload created by the impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Does the Post Office make any operation changes in anticipation of the return of mail-in ballots either in August or November? The USPS is committed to delivering election mail in a timely manner. We employ a robust and proven process to ensure proper handling of all election mail, including ballots.

This includes close coordination and partnerships with election officials at the local and state levels. In addition to a 2020 Official Election Mail Kit (Kit 600), which was distributed to 11,500 election officials in March, the USPS will be sending a letter in the near term to election officials in states that have deadlines for requesting and casting mail-in ballots that, under our reading of their election laws, appear to be incongruous with the Postal Service’s delivery standards.

If a Monroe County resident mails a ballot in the Keys, is it processed at a Miami mail center before returning to the Keys? How many days does that take? Yes, Monroe County ballots are processed at the Miami Processing and Distribution Center. The service standard is two days. All available mail and packages are being delivered each day.

The Postal Service recommends that domestic, non-military voters mail their ballots at least one week prior to their state’s due date to allow for timely receipt by election officials.

What challenges does the likely increase in mail-in ballots pose for the local Post Office? The Postal Service’s financial condition is not going to impact our ability to process and deliver election and political mail. The Postal Service has ample capacity to adjust our nationwide processing and delivery network to meet projected election and political mail volume, including any additional volume that may result as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our network is designed to handle increases in volume and deliver that mail in a timely manner.

Additionally, the Postal Service has long-standing processes to align workforce to workload, including contingencies to respond to events like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Does an official mail-in ballot require postage? Yes. Not only is proper postage required by federal law, but it also helps ensure timely processing and delivery by the Postal Service. If a return ballot is nevertheless entered into the mailstream with insufficient or unpaid postage, it is the Postal Service’s policy not to delay the delivery of completed vote-by-mail ballots. In cases where a ballot enters the mailstream without the proper amount of postage, the Postal Service will collect postage from the appropriate board of elections.

ON THE ELECTION: The president’s stated concerns about mail-in ballots being potentially fraudulent has stirred up confusion.

What’s the difference between mail-in ballots and absentee ballots? There is no difference between the two. “Voting rights experts say there is no difference between the terms mail-in voting and absentee voting, and some jurisdictions such as Florida have scrubbed the latter term to avoid confusion among voters,” according to a July 30 article by Andrew Desiderio in Politico.

Forty-two states and the District of Columbia will allow any voter, regardless of age, health or location on Election Day, to vote by mail should they choose to do so.

The remaining eight states, including the large states of Texas and New York, require a valid excuse for a voter to request a voteby-mail ballot for November.

How many mail-in ballots have been requested in Monroe County for the Aug. 18 election? More than 18,000.

When is the latest a Keys voter can request a mail-in ballot? Such requests can be made online at keys-elections.org until Saturday, Aug. 8.

When does it need to be mailed back? Right away. Or it can be dropped off at any of the three elections offices in the Keys. There are vote-by-mail drop boxes at all early voting locations that are being watched by a poll worker, so voters can just drive by and drop their ballot. (Also, see the fourth answer on the opposite side of the page.)

Who gets a ballot in August? Because the Aug. 18 election is a primary, voters from Stock Island through the north end of the county will not get a ballot if they are not registered as a Democrat or Republican. All Key West voters will get a ballot because the city’s mayor’s race is nonpartisan.

When is early voting? It has already started and runs through Saturday, Aug. 15.

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Dear South Florida Residents: We, the undersigned, are physician leaders of Baptist Health South Florida. We want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the citizens of South Florida for facing the threat of the novel coronavirus in March and April by staying home and paving the way for a safe recovery. Your actions prevented our hospitals from becoming overwhelmed and allowed us to treat those who needed lifesaving care. Overwhelmed hospitals potentially prevent us from providing vital, lifesaving care for you or your loved ones in your time of need.

As physicians in the South Florida community, we are entrusted to help you and your loved ones battle cancer, prevent and treat heart attacks and strokes, deliver babies, mend broken bones and more. Now, we are seeing firsthand the devastating effects of COVID-19. The current surge of COVID-19 infections in our community is real, and we need the people of South Florida again to take action against the virus in order to protect not only the lives, but also the livelihoods, of our families, friends and neighbors.

By wearing masks and practicing social distancing, we, as individuals and as a community, can take control of the virus by preventing the spread to our fellow citizens.

These simple public health measures have profound lifesaving and economic impact. By wearing masks and practicing social distancing, we can exert our power over the virus, controlling its spread and speeding a vital economic recovery.

Wearing a mask and practicing social distancing, as vital elements of public safety, are no different than obeying traffic signals and stopping for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

We do it for the safety of others. We do it to provide the environment that allows people and businesses to flourish. We do it for our fellow human beings to be safe and feel safe.

As a nation, we have used our intellect to defy gravity and send men to the moon; we have used our ingenuity to rebuild after hurricanes and our compassion to lift our neighbors out of homelessness. We can use these same passions to overcome the challenges of COVID-19. Wield your power, wear a mask. Demonstrate your ingenuity and find creative ways to socialize at a distance. Show your compassion and protect the vulnerable of our community who may suffer severe illness and death if we allow the virus to spread to them. The virus is genetically programmed to spread from person to person if given the opportunity. Let’s deny the virus the opportunity to spread.

As your community’s physicians, we know that COVID-19 will not disappear on its own. Controlling this pandemic demands the unified action of each of us, applying the same scientific principles we practice every day in our healthcare settings.

You have honored your doctors by trusting us with your lives. Trust us now when we tell you that this fight is real and we need your help.

Be powerful! Be smart! Show your love! Wear a mask!

We will get through this together.

Michael S. Aronsohn, M.D. President and Chief of Staff Boca Raton Regional Hospital

Rafael Fernandez, M.D. President of the Medical Staff Doctors Hospital

Yvonne Turner Johnson, M.D. Chief Medical Officer South Miami Hospital

Tracey Patricoff, M.D. President of the Medical Staff South Miami Hospital

Charles A. Augustus II, M.D. Chief Medical Officer Homestead Hospital

Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., FACC Chief Population Health Officer Baptist Health South Florida

Zulma M. Berrios, M.D., MBA, CPE, FAAPL Chief Medical Officer West Kendall Baptist Hospital

Louis Gidel, M.D., Ph.D. Chief Medical Informatics Officer Baptist Health South Florida

Leonard A. Kalman, M.D. Executive Deputy Director and Chief Medical Officer Miami Cancer Institute

Sergio Segarra, M.D., MBA, FACEP Vice President, Medical Affairs Chief Medical Officer Baptist Hospital

Barry T. Katzen, M.D., FACC, FACR, FSIR Chief Medical Executive Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute Chief Medical Innovation Officer Baptist Health South Florida

Michael Sheehan, M.D. Chief Medical Officer, Employee Health Plan Associate Chief Population Health Officer Baptist Health South Florida

Jack A. Ziffer, M.D., Ph.D., FACC, FAHA, FASNC, MSCCT Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer Chief Physician Executive Baptist Health South Florida

Albert Tano, M.D. President of the Medical Staff West Kendall Baptist Hospital

Michael Zinner, M.D., FACS CEO and Executive Medical Director Miami Cancer Institute

Jack S. Cooper, M.D. Chief Medical Officer Doctors Hospital

Daniel S. Goldman, M.D. Chief Medical Officer/ Vice President of Medical Affairs Bethesda Hospital East

Doured Daghistani, M.D. President of the Medical Staff Baptist Hospital

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CORONAVIRUS

TYPES OF TESTS

There are pros and cons to different COVID-19 tests SARA MATTHIS

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sara@keysweekly.com

s speed of the essence? Do you need to know if you’ve already had the coronavirus?

Testing for COVID-19 has been rapidly evolving since the virus was first detected in the U.S. At one point, more than 100 different tests were in use and the federal government has been testing the tests, so to speak, looking for the most accurate results.

The latest type of test to hit the streets is an antigen test, and it delivers the fastest results — in less than an hour. However, many health care providers suggest backing it up with a diagnostic molecular test (called PCR), as it is considered the gold standard.

But the PCR test only detects current infections and can’t tell whether a patient has had COVID-19 in the past.

What type of test a patient might need is best determined with the help of a caregiver.

COVID-19 testing, by federal order, is supposed to be free — the consultation to determine whether testing is needed, administering the test, and receiving the results — for insured and uninsured patients. Insurance companies cover the cost for the insured, and the government pays for the uninsured. However, there are many details that could derail this situation — such as the type of test (PCR or rapid detection) requiring other tests prior to the COVID-19 test, being treated out of network, etc. Patients should ask about their financial responsibilities up front.

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Type of test

Diagnostic Molecular Test (PCR)

Antibody Molecular Test (Serological)

Antigen Rapid Detection Test

Detects genetic material from the virus

Detects antibodies (y-shaped molecules) made by the immune response to disable a virus or mark it for destruction.

Detects specific proteins on the surface of the virus.

(This is the newest type of COVID19 testing.)

A nasal or throat swab; some saliva tests.

Finger stick or blood draw.

A nasal or throat swab.

A series of chemical reactions “copy” viral genetic material. If there is no infection, there is no virus to copy.

Test measures whether the patient’s antibodies bind to the novel coronavirus.

Chemicals fragment the virus and then antibodies attached to a plate detect those fragments.

What the test tells you

If you are infected now.

If you were infected in the past. It’s possible to have a current infection and test negative, because it takes 1 to 3 weeks for the body to produce antibodies.

If you are infected now.

What the test doesn’t tell you

A negative result doesn’t guarantee immunity in the future or show if you’ve had COVID-19 in the past.

It’s unclear if antibodies provide protection, how long immunity lasts, or what level and kind of antibody response is protective.

A negative result doesn’t guarantee immunity in the future or show if you’ve had COVID-19 in the past. Also, a health care provider may order a molecular test (more accurate) to back up the results.

Popular brands makers of the test

ID NOW (Abbott) Xpert Xpress (Cepheid) Accula (Mesa Biotech) Cue (Cue) Quest LDT (Quest) Roche DT (Roche) Hologic Panther

Abbott, Roche, Euroimmun, DiaSorin, BioRad, Chembio, Cellex

Sofia FIA (Quidel) BD Veritor (BD)

How long do results take?

Depending on location, same day or up to one week.

Depending on location, same day or up to 3 days.

One hour or less.

Generally no.

Sometimes a second antibody test is needed for accurate results.

Positive results are generally accurate; but negative tests need to be confirmed with a molecular test.

What the test does

How the test is performed

Detection

Does the test need to be repeated?

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CORONAVIRUS

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BOY BATTLING MIS-C RETURNS HOME MOM APPRECIATIVE OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT JIM McCARTHY

jim@keysweekly.com

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fter a little over two weeks in the hospital, the young Upper Keys boy diagnosed with MIS-C, a rare syndrome connected to COVID-19, is home.

On Aug. 2, Zane Wampler turned 9 years old. Two days later, he was released from Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and traveled with his mom, Leah, and dad, Zack, back to their residence in Tavernier.

“We still have a lot of followups and visits with specialists, but now that he is able to take his medication by mouth, we were able to taper them down at home,” Leah wrote on her Facebook page on Aug. 4.

“As scary as it is for me to bring him home, we are over the moon excited to have our family all back together.”

Wampler said her son never expressed symptoms associated with COVID-19, and three swab tests came back negative. It was a positive antibodies test for COVID-19 that led doctors to believe young Zane has a syndrome found in children that’s linked to the illness.

Positive results from an antibody test show that the child’s immune system developed blood

proteins (antibodies) that fought the COVID-19 virus. The Mayo Clinic says this blood test is the only indication that the child was ever infected — meaning the child may have fought the infection without ever having shown signs or symptoms of COVID-19.

Still, some children with MISC are currently infected with the coronavirus, usually confirmed by detection of the virus on a swab taken from the nose or throat. Children with MIS-C need to be treated in a hospital and some in a pediatric intensive care unit.

Zane ultimately was taken, via ambulance by the request of his local doctors, to the children’s hospital in Miami. Between 20 and 30 doctors saw Zane as they all worked together to combat the syndrome.

Wampler says the prayers, love and support from her family, the tight-knit Keys community, old and new friends from all over the world have been felt and heard.

“We are so happy he’s home,” Wampler told the Weekly on Aug. 5 Ironically, Wampler says Zane was brought home from the hospital nine years ago on Aug. 4, 2011.

1. Zane Wampler stands in front of a banner that’s filled with birthday messages from friends and Keys community members. Zane turned 9 on Aug. 2. Contributed

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2. Zane sits up on his bed inside Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami. Contributed 3. In a wagon, Zane gets wheeled out of the hospital on Aug. 2. Ironically, his mom, Leah, says he was carried out nine years ago on Aug. 4, 2011.

Contributed 4. Victor Figueroa Jr. is pictured writing a happy birthday message on Zane’s banner. Contributed

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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Boats prepare to cross the starting line at the 2019 Race World Offshore Key West Championships on Nov. 10, 2019. The coronavirus forced organizers to cancel the 2020 races.

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COVID CANCELS POWERBOAT RACES Key West halts special event permits through 2020

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he November powerboat races in Key West are canceled.

“I received word from race organizers today that this year’s powerboat races are canceled,” Key West City Manager Greg Veliz told city commissioners at their Aug. 4 meeting.

The 2020 Race World Offshore Key West Championships had been scheduled for Nov. 8-15 at the city’s Truman Waterfront.

“Race World Offshore is incredibly saddened to cancel the 2020 Race World Offshore Key West Championships,” the event website states. “We have been closely monitoring the situation and after much consideration, have decided that this is what’s best for the offshore racing community ... as a precaution to protect our teams, fans, and the city of Key West. This is not a decision we made lightly, but the health and safety of our fans are our primary concern.

RWO is continuing to monitor and work with Clearwater officials.”

Next year’s Key West races are scheduled for Nov. 7-14, 2021.

Also at their Aug. 4 meeting, city commissioners voted unanimously to cancel all city events requiring a special event permit through 2020. Prior decisions had canceled events through Fantasy Fest in late October.

The latest decision will affect the Veterans Day parade on Nov. 11; the Key West Business Guild’s rescheduled Pride events Nov. 21 and 22; the Key West Triathlon on Dec. 5; the holiday tree and menorah lighting on Nov. 30 and the Christmas parade on Dec. 5.

“In all fairness to the city and event organizers, it was time for us to make a decision,” Veliz said. “Obviously, no one wants to forgo Veterans Day or the holiday events, but with the current landscape, it wouldn’t be responsible for us to plan to bring people together like this.”

Commissioner Sam Kaufman suggested perhaps Veterans Day can be recognized with something other than a parade. And Commissioner Clayton Lopez acknowledged that social distancing simply would not be possible at the popular Christmas parade.

The commission voted unanimously to cancel the events, and to prohibit further applications for special event permits from the city. Veliz pledged to continue to monitor the situation and consider potential safe alternatives for the holidays.

In other city news, the commission agreed to ask state transportation officials to make the temporary traffic light at U.S. 1 and College Road north on Stock Island a permanent one to better enable left turns. The temporary light has been installed during the Cow Key Bridge construction.

sublease agreement is in place between the village of Islamorada and Florida Department of Transportation at the popular day-trip destination known as the Fills. With the village now in control of the area, local officials are preparing to submit a master plan for the three small islands connecting Lower Matecumbe and Upper Matecumbe Keys.

During village council’s July 30 meeting, Public Works Director A.J. Engelmeyer discussed a list of items the village will look to include in its plan to FDOT. In a bid to control parking and provide more safety to bikers and pedestrians, the village will include plans to install barriers along the Fills, which spans from MM 77.5 to 79.8.

Village council received three potential options for fencing that included cable, timber with rope and guardrail. Engelmeyer told council members that a cable barrier would be a less intrusive and visible option. It would also be less expensive than other options with an estimated cost around $322,000.

Other notable items the village will look to include in its wish list to the state are public bathroom facilities for each parking location, a permanent boat ramp and a proposed no-swim zone in the launch area to prevent potential accidents. Vista lookouts and docks to peer out at the water will also be included in the plan for FDOT’s consideration.

“With this list, we’re going ahead and engineering on paper a master plan draft,” Engelmeyer said. “Then I’ll submit to FDOT for their review. From this list, we can actually move forward with projects. The installation of the barrier obviously is our No. 1 priority to get rid of cones and barriers and everything else we have out there.”

Councilwoman Deb Gillis asked when the village would receive approval on its master plan and when new barriers could be placed, knowing FDOT is preparing to initiate a shoreline stabilizaBarriers and cones keep motorists from tion project at the Fills and Sea parking freely on Tea Table Key in IslamoOats Beach. Engelmeyer said that rada. KEYS WEEKLY FILE PHOTO the shoreline project will start in the fall, and what area will see work first will be up to the contractor.

“It depends on the restrictions they give to us to install barriers,” Engelmeyer said. “We could possibly install quite a bit of it, but they’ll need access to the shoreline to be able to install rip rap and everything going to stabilize that (shoreline). We could potentially work with them and close (areas) off in phases and do certain areas that don’t require any access on their part.”

Vice Mayor Ken Davis asked if the village’s barrier project could be added to FDOT’s shoreline stabilization work. Engelmeyer said they could reach out to the contractor FDOT chooses to get a quote.

“That could make the Jersey barriers a possibility,” Davis said, adding he’d also like to see hedging in front of the barrier of choice.

Councilman Jim Mooney said the village should examine an adopta-parking area program that’s similar to that of an adopt-a-highway, as it would defray costs.

“If I wanted to pay for six grills or whatever that number worked out to be, it would be on me and not the taxpayers to clean up once a month,” he said. “I do believe people would step up, and in return, you’d get a plaque that says ‘sponsored by.’”

In April, village council approved a five-year sublease with FDOT to maintain the Fills. Mooney said the village set out to maintain and gain some stability at the Fills, while at the same time providing an experience for people to enjoy the heritage trail and scenic highway.

“Here’s a chance for us to be in charge for a change, not be behind the 8-ball,” he said. “This is our time to shine. It’s taken 22 years to get here.”

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BRIEFLY USDA: ‘China seeds’ are just seeds According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the mystery seeds being mailed to the U.S. from China were just that, seeds. According to the department’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, some of the seeds were revealed to be mustard, cabbage, morning glory, sage, rosemary, etc.

According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, more than 1,200 residents reported receiving unsolicited packages that were labeled as jewelry or art. Officials maintain this is part of a “brushing” scam where online retailers seek to boost their ratings with “verified” purchases sent to real addresses.

Free COVID-19 testing set for the Keys The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County will be hosting free community-based COVID-19 testing events in Key West, Big Pine Key, Marathon and Tavernier. Appointments are required. To schedule, call 786910-9764 or email TestingMonroe@ flhealth.gov.

Big Pine Key: Moose Lodge at 21 Wilder Rd., Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Marathon: Ruth Ivins Center at 3333 Overseas Hwy., Friday, Aug. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Tavernier: Roth Building at 50 High Point Rd., Monday, Aug. 10, Tuesday, Aug. 11, and Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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For patients who need to be tested sooner, and are currently experiencing symptoms, schedule care with a medical provider or emergency room rather than waiting for testing at community events. Remember to call a provider ahead of the visit to ensure protocols are followed. For local information about available testing in Monroe County, visit www.tinyurl.com/c19monroe.

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n 1986, after nearly 50 years of studying and teaching dance, Daryl retired and moved to Key Largo, Florida. She had built a home there in 1976 with her husband Bill. The studio has continued on in her name and still thrives.

Daryl enjoyed her retirement with frequent overseas trips, visiting more than 50 countries. In Key Largo she volunteered at Pennekamp State Park and participated in Upper Keys Garden Club, Civic Club, and Wild Women on the Water. After hurricane Irma flooded the house in September 2017 she moved to Asheville, North Carolina and spent her remaining years there.

Daryl’s devotion to her first love, Bill Stone, was enthusiastically and romantically returned. Her commitment to her sons, Brad and Brent, knew few bounds. She unfailingly shared her love and, among many other gifts, instilled an invaluable sense of self-worth and confidence.

And to her many grandchildren, she will always be the family matriarch — the one to whom adventure, love and incredible Key lime pie will be connected.

Your impact far exceeds your time on this earth, Mom. There is most certainly mercy that your last difficult years have finally come to a close. Beyond that, though, many will continue to be influenced by your gifts – whether they knew you personally or through the imprint you passed on to those you directly influenced.

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You are free to once again dance, Mom. Daryl is survived by her son Brad Stone MD, Asheville, North Carolina; daughter-in-law Valerieann, Asheville, North Carolina; grandson Philip (Captain), Fort Bragg, North Carolina; granddaughter Autumn (PA-C), Annapolis, Maryland; son Brent, McLean, Virginia; daughterin-law Linda, McLean, Virginia; grandson Nicholas, New York City, New York; grandson Alexander, New York City, New York; and longtime companion Melvin Johnson. She is preceded in death by husband William Stone of Toledo, Ohio, and grandson Russell Stone, Asheville, North Carolina.

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From left, Lola, Tango and Bailey have lived at Duval Square for up to 17 years, but are currently in exile due to a dispute with the condominium association board. MANDY MILES/ Keys Weekly

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HOUSING SHORTAGE AFFECTS MORE THAN HUMANS Condo board exiles restaurant’s resident birds

KEY WEST / MARATHON / UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / AUGUST 6, 2020

Humans aren’t the only Key West residents struggling to find long-term housing these days.

Bailey, Tango and Lola, the birds that have lived in the outdoor courtyard at New York Pasta Garden for up to 17 years, have been exiled by the condominium association that governs Duval Square.

The compound that stretches from Duval to Simonton streets houses first-floor businesses and second-floor residences, the majority of which are vacation rentals, said Chef Lea Fettis, who bought New York Pasta Garden in August 2019 with business partner Shukhrat Rakhimov. The men inherited the birds from the former owner, who died.

“Bailey, the red bird, is a greenwing macaw who’s lived here for 17 years,” Fettis said. “Tango, the red and blue macaw, has been here for eight years and Lola, the African gray, has been here more than four years. I have literally hundreds of photos from visitors with Lola. We’ve tried to work with the condominium association with this, but everything they do is secretive. They won’t even return my emails, but are constantly taking photos of all the businesses around here.”

Fettis received a letter on July 9 from the law firm that represents the condo board, informing him the birds are a violation of the restaurant’s lease, “even though we took over the restaurant ‘as-is,’” Fettis said. “I’ve never heard a single complaint from people, and we started taking the birds home at night rather than leaving them in the courtyard in case they’re too loud at night. But that wasn’t good enough. I’ve also offered to pay additional rent for use of the common area. But the birds are currently in exile.”

Fettis has met with Key West attorney Michael Halpern, and plans to answer the condo board’s letter with a lawsuit. “These condo boards, all over town and all over the country, are holding people ransom with their bully tactics and overreach,” Fettis said.

“Life is hard enough during this pandemic and the state of affairs in the world without having to worry about losing your business or your home for such frivolous reasons,” Fettis told the Keys Weekly. “Since the lockdown began, this condo association has threatened to revoke our lease on three separate occasions for doing things that have been standard in the restaurant for 30 years, such as not breaking down Sysco boxes in a timely fashion.

“I understand the concern, but threatening multiple people's livelihoods for such things in the midst of this pandemic is unconscionable. Especially when you haven't missed a rent payment.”

The July 9 letter from the board’s attorneys states that Fettis’ failure to remove the birds constitutes “a violation of your lease, which prohibits you from doing anything which constitutes a violation of the laws and requirements of any public authority and/ or annoys or inconveniences other persons occupying Duval Square….”

The birds remain in exile until the matter is settled by the courts.

WILDLIFE

KEY WEST / MARATHON / UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / AUGUST 6, 2020

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STILL RECEIVING PATIENTS BIRD CENTER STAYS ACTIVE THROUGH PANDEMIC

Bayleigh MacHaffie, wildlife rehabilitator, with a juvenile brown pelican. CONTRIBUTED

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hile facilities remain closed to visitors due to the coronavirus pandemic, bird rehabbers at the Wild Bird Center continue to stay busy tending to injured wings and limbs.

The Keys Weekly recently spoke with Jordan Budnik, executive director, about activities at the Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary, located at 93600 Overseas Highway, Tavernier and Mission Wild Bird Hospital, located at 92080 Overseas Highway, Tavernier.

The Covid-19 lockdown has been hard on businesses in our community.

How is the Bird Center holding up? As a nonprofit organization, we are solely funded by individual and foundational donations.

That being said, we feel the same financial pressure that many in our country are under right now. The hospital is still open to receiving patients and we are busy taking care of injured birds. The collisions with windows or cars, swallowed hooks and domestic cat attacks have not stopped. Wildlife still needs us and we still intend to answer that call.

Can people visit the sanctuary yet?

Not yet. The sanctuary is still closed to the public. Although it is outside, the boardwalk is narrow and social distancing cannot be guaranteed. Combine that with the local COVID case numbers and we feel it is best to remain closed for now. We are still caring for the approximately 100 non-releasable sanctuary animals behind the scenes. When we do reopen, we will make sure to post on our website, social media and in the Keys Weekly! Our official reopening date is to be determined. Private tours of the sanctuary for school groups can be scheduled upon request. This is limited to groups of 10 and under at a time and masks are mandatory.

Can people still bring sick and injured birds to you? Yes! So many members of the community believe that because we are closed to visitors, our rehabilitation hospital has stopped operating. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Our hospital has been even busier than usual for this time of year.

We have measures to keep people safe when they drop off birds at our hospital.

People are asked to first call our emergency line at 305-852-4486 ext.1 to give us patient information over the phone so that we can fill out paperwork ahead of time. Individuals dropping off an injured bird wait outside instead of coming inside the hospital, and masks are worn by staff at all times. We can also dispatch staff to go pick up a bird if you cannot come to us.

How are you handling the loss of donations to the sanctuary? Sanctuary donations are a large part of our annual income.

We have cut back on spending or pushed back projects that we wanted to accomplish this year. For example, our interns live on-site. That intern house needs improvements but that’s not happening right now. We also have medical cage improvements that are on hold, as are our hopes to secure a new rescue vehicle. We rely more on online fundraising, mailedin contributions, and foundations than we ever have before.

The mourning dove is one of the most common species hospital rehabilitators see.

Jordan Budnik is executive director of the Wild Bird Center in Tavernier.

Loggerhead shrike babies are predatory songbirds.

What can people do to help the Bird Center and other nonprofits? Give in any way that you can. Share social media posts or tell your friends and family about a nonprofit that you love. Donating even something as simple as towels or fresh fruit helps. For those that can give financial support, we encourage you to help your local nonprofits.

The CARES Act has also given every taxpayer the ability to deduct a charitable contribution of up to $300 from their 2020 taxes without itemizing. That kind of contribution could really help your favorite charity right now.

For more information on the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, visit www.keepthemflying.org.

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KEY WEST / MARATHON / UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / AUGUST 6, 2020

THIS SUMMER, SKIP THE FERTILIZER

In Summer 2019, Lower Matecumbe experienced a sargassum bloom that was exacerbated by high nutrients in the water from many sources (agricultural runoff, pet waste, decaying plant matter, fertilizer, etc.). ROBERT MOSER/Contributed

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here’s one garden project that you should skip this summer: fertilizing.

As a resident of the Keys, you may be thinking “I haven’t used fertilizer in years — my yard is a bunch of rocks!”

And that may be true. But, maybe you live in a condo with nice landscaping or maybe you frequent a community park with a grassy field.

These places are likely using fertilizer. During South Florida’s rainy summer months, fertilizer is more likely to run off into waterways before plants can use it. It is a waste of time and money — and it creates pollution for the environment.

Fertilizers are rich in what are known as “nutrients,” like nitrogen and phosphorus. Plants need these nutrients to grow. But when too many nutrients are used, they can run off into the water, and create prime conditions for algae blooms.

Algae blooms can turn the water green, smell bad, and cause harm to people, wildlife, the environment and the economy of the Keys. Some recent research even suggests that excess nutrients may be exacerbating sargassum blooms.

Florida Bay is already feeling the stress from algae blooms. In 2015, about 22,000 acres of seagrass meadows died in the Bay after a drought, which likely helped feed algae blooms that appeared shortly thereafter. Recent studies have shown that nearby Biscayne Bay is at a tipping point for nutrient pollution. That is, Biscayne Bay could shift from a seagrass-dominated bay into an algae-dominated one, which would fundamentally alter the biodiversity and ecosystem services of the Bay. Not to mention, algae can have consequences for our coral reefs — too much algae can cloud the water column and affect the coral’s ability to survive.

We simply cannot afford to put our resources at risk. The Florida Keys supports more than 77,000 residents and approximately 5.5 million tourists — contributing to the $4.7 billion economy. (Office of National Marine Sanctuaries 2019; Key West Chamber of Commerce 2018.) Roughly 60 percent of our economy is tied to tourism activities such as

boating, fishing and diving. These industries rely on healthy ecosystems to thrive. Addressing nutrient pollution is an investment in the economy we’ve built.

While nutrient pollution can come from a variety of sources (including animal waste, sewage spills, decomposing plant matter and agricultural runoff), it can also come from fertilizer use. In fact, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary addresses algae blooms and nutrient pollution as threats to the marine sanctuary specifically in its Restoration Blueprint. Some municipalities have responded to this call to action. The Village of Islamorada has already joined 139 cities and 32 counties across the state that have passed fertilizer ordinances. This summer is the first that will be “fertilizer-free” within village limits in an effort to protect our water quality. In fact, the village is the only municipality in Monroe County that has taken this action to address fertilizer runoff.

Absent legislation, here are some fertilizing tips you can keep in mind to protect our waters: • Skip summertime fertilizer use from June through September.

• Avoid fertilizers with phosphorus in them — look for 0% phosphorus on the bag!

• Remember to go slow! Use fertilizers with 50% slow release nitrogen.

• Never apply fertilizers within 15 feet of a waterway or storm drain.

As a resident of the Florida Keys, I’m committing to go fertilizer-free this summer. Clean water is central to our way of life — and addressing fertilizer runoff is just one piece of a very complex pollution puzzle. I hope you’ll join me — skipping the fertilizer is an easy way to do your part to protect the water you love.

For more information, please visit www.miamiwaterkeeper.org/fertilizer.

Kelly Cox General counsel Miami Waterkeeper www.miamiwaterkeeper.org

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Boutique women’s treatment center in Key Largo specializes in trauma recovery TIFFANY DUONG

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hen Dr. Laura Tanzini started Kinder in the Keys (KIK) Treatment Center in July 2018, she already had been in the trauma-therapy industry for 30 years.

After a vacation to the Keys, she ended up staying five months. She left before Hurricane Irma but felt the need to come back to the islands.

KIK was born and has been offering unique, integrated treatment approaches to health and wellness ever since.

“Trauma is anything that causes a loss or a grief for people,” Tanzini said.

Traumatic experiences can include getting a bad grade in school or the loss of a pet, to abuse, molestation or rape. It also can include natural disasters, like Hurricane Irma, and the aftermath of recovering and rebuilding, Tanzini said.

Even after traumatic events have ended, deep parts of the mind continue to respond to similar triggers, she said. Repressed feelings from the trauma can block new relationships and healthy behaviors and affect thinking and emotions.

Tanzini and the therapists and practitioners at KIK work to help clients resolve past traumas and remove the blocks those have created in various

areas of their lives. Through trauma resolution workshops that KIK specializes in, clients are given the opportunity to “rewrite past pain,” altering present and future choices and outcomes, the feature added.

KIK’s clients are adult women recovering from trauma and traumarelated disorders like anxiety, depression, PTSD or eating, obsessive-compulsive and panic disorders.

The healing program focuses on renewal and developing necessary coping skills to deal with past traumas.

Clients can opt for an intensive outpatient program, partial hospitalization, short term residential (less than 30 days) and long term residential (longer than 30 days). Clients come from around the country (and locally too) and usually stay for 4 to 8 weeks, Tanzini said.

The program caters to the individual needs of each client.

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a different trauma, and they may need different therapies. Because we are small, we can do a lot of individualized treatment.

We practice all kinds of different modalities.”

KIK takes advantage of its location in the Keys to offer a full range of services and therapies, including dolphin therapy with resident dolphins at nearby Island Dolphin Care, service dogs and miniature horses that patients interact with, music and art therapy (sometimes from within the on-site pool), and outings into the community to local beaches, Key West and Shell World.

KIK also works with local dive shops and captains to take clients out for snorkeling on local reefs.

“We have a local painter who comes on hot days and sits in the water and helps our clients paint,” Tanzini added. “I love watching the women get strong balancing on paddle boards doing warrior poses. We also have two health practitioners who help them cook very good, healthy food — all organic, nonGMO.” She noted, “Above all, this is a place people can go to heal.”

The one thing KIK doesn’t offer is substance abuse treatment like 12-step programs. It’s not uncommon for those recovering from drug and alcohol abuse to also have gone through traumatic experiences before or during their addiction, but KIK recommends potential clients learn to manage and cope with their substance abuse before engaging in trauma work.

“Otherwise, it’s useless,” Tanzini said. “It can be a past issue, but it can’t be an active issue.”

Tanzini believes KIK is the only women-only trauma-treatment center in the country that doesn’t allow substance-abuse.

For many who have gone through traumas, 12-step-style programs are ineffective or inappropriate treatments, and no other center she is aware of offers this approach to trauma resolution. This also allows KIK to offer medicine management, which is prohibited at many addiction centers, Tanzini said.

Tanzini’s goal for all her clients is that they live happy, healthy lives free of panic attacks, abnormal depression, PTSD and flashbacks, she said. She also hopes that when something bad happens, they can fall back on the coping mechanisms they learned at KIK. KIK accepts insurance or private payments. For more information on KIK, call 800-545-4046 or email info@kinderinthekeys.com.

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special virtual meeting is set to consider the second reading of an ordinance that proposes to create a vessel exclusion zone north of Port Antigua and White Marlin Beach on Lower Matecumbe Key. Calls for a meeting solely to discuss the subject came after members of the public weren’t able to voice their views during a July 16 meeting of Islamorada Village Council.

Around 15 people were able to speak when the ordinance came up for consideration, but a Zoom capacity limit of about 100 people prevented others from joining in to speak. As a result, council members unanimously agreed to defer the issue to a future meeting, which is set for Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 5:30 p.m.

Village officials say they have “significantly increased” the capacity so all public members can be heard. According to Rick Hoskins, Port Antigua resident, there were anywhere from 40 to 60 members wishing to speak who couldn’t join the July 16 meeting.

As for the proposal, Village Attorney Roget Bryan said the ordinance isn’t proposed to regulate any of the upland beach area along any portions of the swim area. Bryan said it’s purely regulating the navigable waters, waterward from the mean high water line. Per chapter 327 of Florida statutes, Bryan said the village has the authority to create certain boating-restricted areas, for the purposes of vessel safety.

“This is being designated as a public swim area, not a public bathing beach,” he said. “There is indeed a southern, or landward boundary from the area, and it is the mean high water line. That’s where it starts and goes waterward.”

Attorney Paul Savage spoke to council members on behalf of 29 local homeowners adjacent to the proposed swim zone, 27 in the Port Antigua community and two in the White Marlin Beach community. Savage said everyone understands the issue out on the water to be a serious problem. The proposal, however, isn’t the correct regulatory tool as it’ll create a public beach and draw more people and more trespassers.

“He (the village attorney) says it’s clearly marked that there’s an upland boundary when in fact it’s not,” he said. “It doesn’t say anything in the text that it’s an upland boundary. There’s a ragged, undefined edge along the beach which basically makes this a public beach. The village is formally and officially saying in its code and in its map that this is going to be a public beach.”

The ordinance passed unanimously on first reading.

Issues have continued off the beach where boaters anchor to enjoy a day on the water. Boat traffic and activity have increased in the area over the years, leading to noise, trashing and trespassing.

The meeting may be viewed live on Comcast (within Islamorada only) on the Comcast local government channel 77, streamed live on the Village website or by Zoom webinar at https://zoom.us/j/91106564166.

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Rick and Aileen Black opened up The Cookshack in early July and already have regulars. TIFFANY DUONG/Keys Weekly

FINGER-LICKIN’ FUSION! New food truck serves up southern barbeque with an island twist

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here’s a new food truck in town, and it’s mighty delicious.

Rick and Aileen Black realized one of their dreams when they opened up their new food truck, The Cookshack, just a few weeks ago.

“We’re really excited,” Aileen said. “This has been five years in the making. We’ve been wanting to do this a long time.”

Rick comes from a Tennessee family who owned barbecue restaurants in the South for 35 years. Their slow-smoked meats have won awards, cook-offs and titles such as “Best of the Best” in the county.

Talking about his family’s recipes, Rick laughed but refused to share: “I grew up smoking meats. There’s things we keep secret.”

Aileen has lived in the Keys since she was 11, loving island favorites like shrimp and fish tacos, mango, cilantro and anything fresh and tropical.

To fulfill Rick’s dream of cooking and sharing his food, the Blacks bought a food truck in November. Because of the pandemic, it’s taken them much longer to launch than they would have liked. That all changed in July when they got their permits to operate, and they had doors open at 7 a.m. the very next day. It’s a purple-and-pink-painted truck inspired by the Islamorada sunset, and it’s serving up some really innovative grub at Isla Marina on Snake Creek in Islamorada.

The food is a perfect mix of their backgrounds, with briskets, pulled pork and other smoked barbecue infused with a little South Florida mango barbecue sauce, tropical avocado ranch and fresh-made red cabbage slaw.

The menu changes constantly, based on what Rick feels like creating and cooking. The one thing that doesn’t change is that everything is made in-house and fresh.

Aileen said, “My husband is the actual chef. He loves to cook and share his dishes with people to see their reactions. We come up with cool ideas for food, and we can’t wait to share it with others.”

Rick describes his signature brisket as “mouth-watering delicious,” and Aileen opted for “so freaking awesome.” The pulled pork is a 20-hour smoked Boston butt topped with homemade slaw on a brioche bun with a tangy homemade barbecue sauce. Equally tantalizing is the blackened mahi sandwich, a Keys favorite, with their own Cookshack-twist: mango barbecue sauce and a tropical avocado ranch.

The duo plan to start sourcing their fish from local fishermen to help the community they love and to give their customers the very freshest, best fish. Rick is already dreaming up smoked meatloafs and cuban sandwiches with a twist — smoked pork instead of mojo.

Grateful, Aileen said they already had regulars calling them daily after just one week in business. The Cookshop partners with Isla Marina, on which it sits, and boaters who are coming in to gas up or buy bait can also pick up some fantastic fusion food to take with them. The marina also plans to add a back deck with a table and chairs where you can sit and enjoy your tropical barbecue while looking out on the water.

“It’s been amazing so far,” Aileen said. “We are so grateful. Friends have come out to support us and try our dishes, and then they come back! We’ve been busy, all by word of mouth.”

Thinking back on the permitting challenges during the pandemic, Aileen said that they were actually really glad to be launching right now.

“People are scared to dine in restaurants and be around people,” she said. “This is the perfect opportunity for people to come get food and not have to stay. It piggybacks off people getting delivery, and gives people options and a safe environment.”

Rick summed it up: “We’re happy to be here and happy to cook.

Hope you like it.”

The Cookshack is located at Isla Marina (85920 Overseas Highway, bayside, Islamorada) and is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For the menu and more information, call 305-764-7242.

Shrimp tacos topped with red cabbage, cilantro, queso fresco cheese, tropical ranch avocado and a mango barbeque sauce are an easy upgrade to a Keys classic. “A little tropical flavor and Caribbean twist: the south Florida infusion,” said Aileen Black. TIFFANY DUONG/Keys Weekly

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KEY WEST / MARATHON / UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / AUGUST 6, 2020 FKMCD aerial crews are flying numerous missions via helicopter over Key Largo as needed to apply both larvicide and adulticide products. FLORIDA KEYS MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT/Contributed

NEW DENGUE CASES REPORTED Upper Keys resident describes experience

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he current dengue outbreak in the Upper Keys isn’t over, as the Florida Department of Health confirmed four new cases on Aug. 3.

The number of those who’ve come down with dengue fever has been on an uptick since mid-June, when a mosquito-borne illness advisory went into effect after a case of dengue was reported to the health department on June 19. It was only the second reported case in the Keys at that time.

With the four new cases, the total confirmed number has grown to 26.

As health officials continue to assess the outbreak, the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District continues its intense mosquito control activities from Key Largo to Tavernier. The spraying continues while staff goes door-todoor to check for standing water — a prime breeding spot for mosquitoes that carry the disease.

“FKMCD is still extremely busy executing its disease response plan, which includes activity centered around source reduction, aerial mosquito treatments, ground mosquito treatments and mosquito surveillance,” said Chad Huff, the district’s public information officer. “On the ground, truck missions to kill adult mosquitoes in the target area are being conducted as necessary. The location of these spray missions are dictated by observations made by mosquito surveillance. FKMCD aerial crews are flying numerous missions via helicopter over Key Largo as needed to apply both larvicide and adulticide products.”

Health officials say the four latest cases were locally acquired. The individuals received medical treatment and are expected to make a full recovery, as are the other 22.

Dengue fever is not contagious; it is transmitted by the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito. Symptoms of dengue appear within 14 days of a bite by an infected mosquito.

Dengue can present as a severe flu-like illness

with severe muscle aches and pain, fever and sometimes a rash. Usually, there are no respiratory symptoms.

The Keys Weekly spoke with Upper Keys resident Tom Bartlett on his recent experience with dengue. Bartlett lives just north of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo, between MM 102.5 and 103, with his wife, Sarah, and newborn. Bartlett said it was mid-June when people he knew started to get sick. Bartlett said the number of people he’d normally see out walking quickly subsided as they were inside, feeling unwell.

“No one knew it was dengue at that point in time,” he said. “Was it COVID or was it something else? There were some ladies in the neighborhood who were doing some research.

Looking at symptoms, it kind of started to allude to maybe dengue.”

When did you know that it was indeed dengue and not some other illness?

It wasn’t until later in June that there started to be confirmation, and people went and got a blood test. At that point it wasn’t like it was being reported. It was more word of mouth in that South Creek Village (located near MM 103, oceanside). Luckily, that neighborhood is well connected as far as communication goes.

Did you get sick? Did any of your family come down with it? I actually got it on the tail end when everyone was getting sick in mid-June. My girlfriend, Sarah, who just had the baby, she had it. It’s not confirmed, but everything I went through, she did. She had the fever. She had muscle aches. She was out for a week, but she was still taking care of the baby. We were trying to really nail down what happens with the baby now … is the baby OK? I was one of the last few to pick up dengue. It was easy dealing with it for me because I kind of had an idea what was going on when other people didn’t.

What was the experience like? Did it put you down for a period of time? The experience was similar for Sarah and me. I developed a fever on July 5. It was a mild fever of 99.5 to 100. I had no energy. When I say that,

every day I get out and ride my bike and go for a run. That day, I was like, ‘Man, I don't feel like doing anything.’ That’s when I realized, OK, let me take my temperature and see what’s going on. For the next two days, I developed a 101102 fever and muscle aches. But it was manageable. You can manage it with Tylenol. It felt like you had a mild flu. By day three and four, I was in bed. My body hurt from head to toe.

Did you have to go to the doctor? Did the health department reach out to you?

They did. That Monday, July 6, I went and got COVID-tested and tested for dengue. At that point, the health department called days later to do a questionnaire on where I'd been, what my activities were, my age and stuff like that.

Then, I actually emailed Dr. Mark Whiteside (medical director of the health department).

He actually called me to ask questions about my experience and what was going on. He’s been in the neighborhood multiple times. He’s kind of advising people through this and questioning to find out where it came from. People at the health department in Tallahassee have even called to interview us.

Have you seen mosquito control out and about? Yes, they’ve done a good job in my opinion. They’ve gone door-to-door. They’ve sprayed in our backyard multiple times. When all this was going on, they were basically coming through the neighborhood like a SWAT team.

How would you describe this whole experience of not only having to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, but also this dengue outbreak with a young one as well?

It was Sarah and I putting our minds together and really every two hours doing an assessment on where we were and what we thought we needed to do, like if we needed to get more medical attention or something.

Because we weren’t exactly experienced with COVID. We were constantly checking the baby and checking each other. That’s really what it was. It was kind of sitting on edge to see what popped up next and making a decision. Luckily, it never got out of control or got too dramatic.

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rowing up along the Florida shores, Devon Pharo always looked to the ocean. His passion for the blue is true, and it’s translated into a career researching and working in the Florida Keys waters and reefs.

Born in Stuart, Pharo attended the University of Florida in Gainesville for undergraduate and graduate studies. He majored in biology and minored in wildlife ecology and conservation. With admiration for wildlife and habitat conservation, Pharo placed emphasis on marine species and environments. His academic studies ultimately took him to the Florida Keys. That led him to become a marine biologist on the restoration ecology team with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Research Institute (part of FWC) in Marathon and a full-time resident in the Upper Keys since 2018.

“The ocean has been a constant presence in my life,” Pharo said. “My mom and dad both instilled a love of the water and natural world in me. When I obtained my scuba certification, my fascination with the underwater world led to a career in marine science.”

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ull name? Have a nickname? Devon Pharo, no nicknames that have stuck.

What have you been doing throughout the pandemic?

My field work has of course slowed since the pandemic started, but I’m staying busy working from home. I’m mostly analyzing data and working on scientific publications with coworkers. On my days off, you can find me fishing in the backcountry of Florida Bay or diving out at the reef with friends. My wife and I have also been teaching our dog utterly pointless but entertaining tricks.

What about the job do you enjoy? Making a difference on the Florida Reef Tract, whether it’s outplanting hundreds of corals with my team or surveying the reef for disease. It’s also rewarding to speak with the community and help people understand what is happening to the reef and how humans have affected the situation, but also how we can turn it around and make it better.

What kinds of challenges are you seeing out there with our environment? We’ve been tracking the stony coral tissue loss disease and it has had a major impact on the coral community throughout the Florida Reef Tract.

We also see a lot of damage from anchors, as well as countless old anchors laying all over the reef.

It’s really important that boaters

are aware where they drop anchor when fishing or diving. As with anywhere around the state, water quality is another major factor when discussing the state of various aquatic environments. Agricultural and wastewater runoff from local sources and South Florida can make its way down the Everglades and into Florida Bay, creating ideal conditions for algal blooms to occur. Regions of the bay struggle with these blooms that can decimate sponge communities in the shallow hard-bottom habitats.

What do you enjoy most about working in the Keys? The ocean! Working as a marine biologist in the Keys gives me the opportunity to dive different sections of the reef from Key Largo to the Lower Keys. It’s nice getting to explore such a wide expanse of our underwater environment.

(And then on my time off I get to explore these spots recreationally.)

When you have some down time, what do you like to do? I’m a very social person, I love going on trips with my wife, Lynea, hanging out with good friends, enjoying Islamorada’s parks, beaches, and of course, Florida Keys Brewing Company.

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Have a favorite spot in the Keys to hang out? On land, we usually take the dog and hang out at Windley Key State Park, but if it’s on the water, I’d say the backcountry of the Everglades.

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? The fjords of Norway if I had to name one, but pretty much everywhere.

If you could take anyone out to dinner, dead or alive, whom would it be? Charles Darwin or Steve Irwin, tough choice.

If you could have a superhero power, what would it be? Breathe underwater (of course).

If you wrote an autobiography, what would the title be?

“Wild Life.”

Who’s been your biggest inspiration throughout your journey? My wife, family and friends.

What is one thing that always, always makes you happy? Hanging out with good friends.

Favorite guilty pleasure? Nonfiction books about the Golden Age of piracy, and also historical fiction about pirates. But I really don’t feel guilty about it.

What’s your favorite movie or TV show? “Black Sails.”

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My friends would tell you that I like to … Live life! Loudly and more enthusiastically than most…

Life in the Keys is … what you make of it; there’s a lot to love about this community.

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FLEET FINDS SAFE QUARTERS AWAY FROM STORM An aerial view of U.S. Coast Guard Station Islamorada where several Coast Guard response boats and a cutter from Miami recently relocated to as part of hurricane protocols. They’ve since returned to their stations. DAVID GROSS/Contributed

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everal U.S. Coast Guard response boats and a cutter from South Florida stations recently relocated to the U.S. Coast Guard Station Islamorada as part of protocols that are in place to protect Coast Guard assets in hurricane zones.

Five 45-foot response boat-mediums left stations from Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Lake Worth to Islamorada on Aug. 1 to evade Hurricane Isaias. Each boat brought along three to four Coasties. In addition, the CGC Cutter Hudson made its way to the station to dodge the storm.

Based in Miami, the Hudson maintains the aids to navigation in the Florida Keys.

One important mission entrusted to the Coast Guard is the care and maintenance of maritime aids to navigation. Much like drivers need stoplights, street signs and universally accepted driving rules, boaters need equivalent nautical “rules of the road.” The Coast Guard is responsible for ensuring this network of signs, symbols, buoys, markers, lighthouses and regulations is up to date and functioning properly so recreational and commercial boaters can safely navigate the maritime environment.

Scott Goss, commander of the Coast Guard Station Islamorada, said stations in Islamorada and Key West serve as good strategic locations for boats and cutters in the path of storms. With access to both coasts,

they’re able to move to the east or west coast depending on where the storm is tracking.

“If the forecast shows that it’ll hit the east coast, they can go and evade it on the west coast, and vice versa,” he said.

The boats and the Hudson have since returned to their respective stations with Isaias long gone from the Florida coast. Goss said stations on the mainland and in the Keys work very close in situations of looming storms.

“They’re our brothers and sisters who have the same qualifying and training as we do,” he said. “We’re able to move our boats up there as they can down here. It’s plug-andplay and a standardized response to evade storms.”

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PASÍON PROJECT P “To dance is to be out of yourself.

Larger, more beautiful, more powerful…

This is power, it is glory on earth and it is yours for the taking.”

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NICK DOLL & MARKY PIERSON/Contributed 1. Master Braz Dos Santos, a celebrated Lambada dancer, welcomes students to Pasión Project dance studio, 523 Southard St. 2. Jade Whitley and Brad Meccia teach a variety of dance classes for singles and partners.

3. Instructor Taylor Tarn specializes in aerial arts and other dance and fitness classes at Pasíon Project.

amela Connolly wants to teach the world to dance, and she’s found a way to do it virtually — at least for now.

“No one should sit on the sidelines, or stand against the wall watching while others dance,” said Connolly, an accomplished actress, dancer, television star, psychologist, author and owner of Key West’s new Pasíon Project boutique dance studio, 523 Southard St. (She’s also married to comedian extraordinaire Billy Connolly, but that’s a story for another day.)

Pasión Project offers private and group dance lessons and fitness classes for all ages and experience levels. The studio offers aerial arts, balance and movement classes, ballroom, swing and a wide variety of Latin dances.

“I am thrilled to support the dance aspiration of others and be able to offer this unique dance curriculum in Key West with such terrific, professional instructors,” said Connolly, who appeared on the original, British incarnation of “Dancing with the Stars” and did several skits on “Saturday Night Live.” “We are also the first dance studio to specialize specifically in presenting and teaching Lambada in the United States.”

At the helm of that class is Master Braz Dos Santos, “the world’s most celebrated Lambada dancer,” according to Connolly, and star of the international dance show, “Brazouka.” Since his relocation to Key West, dancers have traveled from around the world to attend his 50-hour certification courses for dance instructors.

“No one has two left feet,” Connolly said. “You just need the right teacher, and of course, a desire to dance, which I believe is inside all of us.”

The Pasión Project studio faculty members also include: Tybaldt Ulrich, Jade Whitley, Brad Meccia, Amber La Bomba, Jorge Enrique Valerp, Jeff Mumford, Taylor Tarn and Dr. Michelle Gibson.

Classes include Argentine tango, swing, Carolina shag, bachata, hustle, all ballroom styles, country line dance and country swing, Brazilian zouk, Lambada, salsa shines, salsa and more. The Pasíon Project studio is also a fully equipped aerial arts studio with stretch, flexibility and injury-prevention classes.

When the pandemic prevented Connolly from opening the studio as planned in May, she set to work converting the space into a state-of-the-art virtual dance studio to inspire amateur and professional dancers online via Zoom. Instructors are trained to use the technology to teach, to show themselves from the rear and to use cameras at foot level to show close-up shots of their feet. When the doors open for live, physically distanced classes, students can choose between live or virtual learning. Private lessons are available for those who would like to avoid public interaction and/or desire one-on-one instruction.

“Like most business owners viewing the future as uncertain, we will always retain a virtual element, including a library of dance instruction videos available 24 hours per day,” Connolly said. “I’m keeping my fingers crossed that Keys residents and visitors will enjoy and support this ‘Keys Strong’ local business.”

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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e are so excited that Clear the Shelters has been extended through the entire month of August,” said Tiffany Dunsmore, FKSPCA’s development director. “This will give us even more time to give all animals waiting for their ‘furever’ homes a second chance at a new life while we ‘Clear the Shelters’ this month.”

This is the sixth consecutive year that NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations have presented their popular pet adoption campaign to communities nationwide in partnership with affiliate stations and shelters/rescues. Since 2015, NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations’ Clear The Shelters campaign has helped more than 410,000 pets find new homes.

The Florida Keys SPCA will host this adoption event through its Love Is Blind Adoption Program. Because both locations in Key West and Marathon are closed due to COVID-19, anyone interested in adopting a pet can go to www. fkspca.org/adopt, click on the photo of the pet you are inter-

ested in adopting and fill out the adoption questionnaire. An adoption counselor will contact you. Once a match is made, the FKSPCA will arrange a curbside pick-up for the big reveal of your new furbaby at home.

This year’s Clear The Shelters’ “Adopt & Donate” campaign features returning partners WeRescue and GreaterGood.org, and new partner 24PetWatch. Individuals interested in donating to a shelter/rescue may visit GreaterGood.org’s Clear The Shelters donation site ClearTheSheltersFund.org or the FKSPCA’s website at www. fkspca.org. Also, 24PetWatch is enabling shelters to increase their exposure through 24Petshelter.com/cleartheshelter, a free website providing a full list of participating shelters and their adoptable pets along with a link to contact them.

Visit ClearTheShelters.com for more information.

Follow the effort on Twitter @ClearTheShelter, and on social media using the hashtags #ClearTheShelters and #DesocuparLosAlbergues.

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EDUCATION

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“MOONSHOT” LANDED CFK STUDENTS’ ‘NEPTUNE RISING’ WINS NATIONAL COMPETITION

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he College of the Florida Keys’ 11-member student team won the “Moonshot Award” at the first-ever “Powering the Blue Economy” national Marine Energy Collegiate Competition. The project was announced as the winner at a virtual awards ceremony on July 23, which was originally scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C. The contest, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, was created to encourage bright young minds to develop theoretical technology to power the emerging “blue economy,” a term that refers to the interplay of economic, social and ecological sustainability of the ocean.

“We are incredibly proud of these students and the impressive work they put forth,” said Jonathan Gueverra, CFK president. “This award is indicative of the quality of our institution, which is tied directly to the quality of our students, our graduates, our employees, and our relationship with industry partners.”

The Neptune Rising project conceptualizes an offshore marine aquaculture (fish farming) and power production operation. The 600 meter by 125 meter floating facility is designed to function in the waters of the Florida Current, some 35 kilometers (about 21 miles) due south of Key West.

Students in CFK’s engineering technology, marine science, aquaculture, and business programs collaborated over eight months on the project. They set out to address multiple ecological problems, including: climate change and ocean acidification caused by fossil fuel production; damages to the marine ecosystem caused by poorly-managed offshore aquaculture; and the growing need for sustainable global food production. Their work began with numerous group meetings on the Key West campus, but the pandemic forced them to use technology to complete the project online. Despite the challenges, the team fine-tuned operation details, engineered equipment, estimated energy and aquaculture production output and calculated financial projections. Their ultimate Neptune Rising proposal addresses each problem they set out to alleviate and with an initial estimated startup cost of $900 million, the operation would turn a profit of $15 billion after 30 years (the expected lifespan of the man-made offshore floating facility).

Neptune Rising is designed to harness multiple forms of marine renewable energy including: ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC), hydrokinetic energy, offshore wind and offshore solar.

It would generate enough clean power to run the entire aquaculture operation and enough excess power to light up the entire Florida Keys and much of South Florida. The marine aquaculture component in Neptune Rising would allow the cultivation of multiple fish and valuable marine products like pearls in a single, integrated system where one species feeds off the waste of the other, exactly as in nature.

The cold, nutrient-rich waters from the OTEC would be used to grow phytoplankton, zooplankton and sardines, to feed the target species of bluefin tuna, the most valuable fish in the ocean. Waste from the tuna would cascade to lower levels in the system, providing energy to pearl oysters, seaweed, and corals. In turn, the oysters and seaweed filtering properties clean the ocean waters flowing through the system.

The tuna would be sold for human consumption while the pearls from the oysters would be used for the jewelry industry. The seaweed would be sold in the aquarium trade and to cattle farms as a methanereducing cattle feed. Finally, coral grown in Neptune Rising would be donated for local coral reef ecosystem restoration and sold in the aquarium trade.

The students virtually presented their Neptune Rising project in a 15-minute pitch and animated tour of their facility to judges on July 9.

The CFK team was the only state college in the competition, competing against 15 other research universities like Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Virginia Tech and University of California Berkeley.

“This was an amazing opportunity for our students to compete against some of the brightest young minds in the country, while demonstrating to the marine renewable energy industry how to lower energy production costs by using what we call energy synergy, meaning a single floating platform for all kinds of energy and aquaculture production. The concept is simple, if you are going to pay to build a structure, then you should maximize the space to produce as much revenue as possible,” said Patrick Rice, CFK’s chief science and research officer and team advisor.

Rice plans to take the student team to show off their award-winning Neptune Rising project to industry leaders in marine renewable energy at the first-ever joint convention of the National Hydropower Association and the International Council on Ocean Energy in Washington, D.C. next year.

— Contributed The computer-aided design of CFK student-designed Neptune Rising Project, an offshore marine aquaculture (fish farming) and power production operation: A) coral aquaculture for restoration, B) seaweed sector to provide food for the fish and for terrestrial cattle farming, C) pearl oyster culture to clean the water flowing from D) the Bluefin tuna for seafood market, E) one of two 40 m hydrokinetic energy converter (one out of water the other submerged) capable of a continuous output of 23 MW of electricity, F) and G) offshore wind energy and solar to offset operational energy needs, H) Oceanic Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) capable of over 100 MW of continuous electric energy output. COLLEGE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS/Contributed

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The Key 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 regular dose of “Conch Pride,” and for giving us a glimpse into their world.

HEAVEN RODRIGUEZ KWHS, SENIOR ELLA HALL

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What KWHS teacher has had the most influence on you? I’ve had band class with Gary Hernandez every day for the past three years.

He has taught me strong leadership skills and lessons I can use throughout my life.

What class, so far, has best prepared you for life after high school? Band has prepared me most because of its team-building and leadership skills.

What was the biggest challenge of online learning for you during the pandemic? Spreading out my schoolwork was my biggest challenge.

I wanted to do everything in the morning rather than later in the day.

What’s one piece of advice you’d give incoming freshmen? Make friends, and be sure of those who are important to you.

What are your plans/goals after graduation? After high school, I

would like to hopefully travel and work during the summer break, and then go straight to college in the fall.

What three things would you like to have accomplished by your 10year high school reunion? I would like to have a house I built from the ground up, a successful job I’m happy in, and have traveled to at least three other countries.

Where do you get most of your news? Mostly from the television station CBS. What local, national or global issue concerns you most? The lack of equal access to health care nationally and globally concerns me the most.

Do you plan to make the Keys your permanent home after high school or college? I do not plan to make the Keys my permanent home after college. I would prefer to go somewhere with a lot of land, so I can have animals.

SCHOOL STARTS AUG. 19 FIRST FEW WEEKS, AT LEAST, WILL BE VIRTUAL

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onroe County School students will return to school — virtually — on Wednesday,

Aug. 19.

The start date was negotiated between school district officials and the teachers union, United Teachers of Monroe. The later start date will give teachers some extra time to prepare for the school year,

which will start virtually for the first few weeks — at least until Sept. 11, officials said.

Teachers will report for planning and preparation beginning Thursday, Aug. 6.

This virtual start was decided upon with advice from the local health department due to the virus spread in the community, and the proximity of neighboring counties with very high

1 OF 20 WINNERS HAS KEY WEST TIES

NETFLIX DONATES $40 MILLION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

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he granddaughter of Key Wester Hortense BurgohyEdwards has been selected as one of 20 high school graduates nationally to receive an inaugural scholarship financed by a $40 million donation by the cofounder of Netflix and his wife to the prestigious all-female Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia.

Burgohy-Edwards’ granddaughter, Aliyah Webster, graduated in June with top-tier academic honors from Ocean Lakes High School Math and Science Academy in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She is a recipient of the Dovey Johnson Roundtree Presidential Scholarship, which was funded by philanthropists Patty Quillin and her husband, Reed Hastings, chairman and CEO of Netflix. These billionaire donors have aligned their resources with social action by donating a total of $120 million to the historically black colleges Spelman and Morehouse, as well as to the United Negro College Fund. This gift is the largest-ever contribution by an individual to

virus counts. The district will periodically reevaluate these factors, with the first reevaluation period scheduled for Sept. 7-11.

“We are watching other districts that have made the decision to return to in-person learning to see how they do. One district in another state had to close a school the first day due to a significant exposure,” Superintendent Theresa Axford said, adding that she understands the true hardship this situation is causing many families.

More information available Individual schools will contact parents and students via the ConnectEd

support scholarships at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

The scholarship is named for one of Spelman’s most accomplished alumni.

As a result of this donation, over the next 10 years, 200 incoming first-year college students, including 2020 scholarship recipient Aliyah Webster, will be able to attend Spelman College with a full, four-year scholarship from Quillin and Hastings, who are committed to educational equity.

Webster, whose mother, Kim, is a native of Key West, graduated near the top of her class with a cumulative 4.42 GPA and will begin her freshman year at Spelman College this month. Webster plans to major in biochemistry and is committed to using her interdisciplinary STEM background to become a leader in the effort to develop cures for debilitating diseases. She is the daughter of proud parents Gary and Kim Webster, who reside in Virginia Beach.

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automated messaging system. Additional information will be posted on school websites and social media pages.

Teachers will be reaching out to the families of their students.

Students in middle school and high school will be receiving Google Meet invitations for orientations and other return-to-school needs and requirements.

For students who need help with technological resources, to update your phone number for ConnectEd calls, or for answers to your individual questions, contact your child’s school directly.

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KEYS SCHOOLS

KEY WEST / MARATHON / UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / AUGUST 6, 2020 ELLA HALL

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COVID COMPETES WITH HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL NO GAME PLAN FOR THE UNKNOWN

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he COVID-19 health crisis has pushed back the official start of high school football season to Aug. 24.

John Hughes, Key West High School junior varsity and varsity football coach, hopes that’s the only delay, but he’s preparing his team as best as he can manage for the continuing unknowns.

“Practices haven’t been football-related.

It’s just been strength and conditioning.

That’s all we’re allowed to do. Not even basic drills. We’ve been working in the weight room with three different groups, and we go to the stadium to do speed drills,” Hughes said.

Will Andrews, a varsity senior, said he’s had some trouble adjusting to the new requirements at practice. “When we’re lifting and running, we have to wear a mask, which makes it harder to breathe. Plus it gets in the way,” Andrews said.

Fifty miles up the road, Victor Segura, a junior at Marathon High School, is also melancholy about the pandemic’s possible impact on his season.

“It doesn’t feel real,” Segura said. “This was supposed to be my best season, and I was hoping to get college offers this year. I was ready to be a leader and still am.”

Hughes, the Key West coach, is dealing with similar sentiments.

“It’s tough keeping them motivated and believing there is going to be a season, especially the seniors, since they saw what happened in the spring last year,” Hughes said. “There is a chance we won’t play. That possibility is there, and it scares them.”

This whole situation is unprecedented, but Hughes has been doing plenty of research and has some modifications that could make it possible for students to play the ultimate contact sport safely: long sleeves, gloves, protective masks and wiping down the football between plays. Hughes said additional modifications are being discussed, but he hopes the game won’t get “too watered down.”

At the top of the Keys, Richard Russell, athletic director at Coral Shores High School, said the players’ and staff’s health and safety is the top priority, but so is that of their immediate and extended families.

Sarah Eckert, athletic director at Key West High School, also has been closely monitoring statewide and national discussions of high school athletics for the fall.

“We need to get over a lot of hurdles in order to have a season,” she said, adding that football could have a higher risk of spreading the virus than other sports with less contact and no huddles. “Between now and the tentative Aug. 24 start date, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) will hold another board meeting, and part of the discussion will be whether they need to postpone the start of football season even further.”

Adding to the complications are the varying scenarios in other counties, where most of the Keys’ competitors are located.

“We still have to coordinate with Dade, Broward and Palm Beach, as well as Lee and Carter counties on the west coast,” Hughes said. “If they’re not ready to start on the 24th, then we can’t start.”

Despite a potentially bleak outlook, KWHS varsity senior Max Ryan chose a positive perspective.

“I think these practices have been going pretty well. I’ve improved a lot over them, and I think it’s the same for others,” Ryan said, hoping for an eventual light at the end of the viral tunnel.

“It’s a very fluid situation,” Hughes said.

“There’s no game plan, we’re just going to have to adapt.”

— Ella Hall, a sophomore at Key West High School, is a summer intern with the Key West Weekly.

1. From left, Jacob Lavallee, Max Ryan and Ricardo Camay run onto the field at Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium for a 2019 home game. MAX RYAN/Contributed 2. At Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium, James Reynolds (front) and Adrian Horner (back) jump hurdles. COACH JOHN HUGHES/Contributed 3. From left, Max Ryan, Cam Watson and Marqus Williamson perform a speed drill at Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium. COACH JOHN HUGHES/Contributed

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SHANNON PITCHFORD www.keysweekly.com

Living through a pandemic before their 20s: We asked Keys graduates about their plans for continuing their college education amid coronavirus. This is one C you DON’T want to get.

ORIANA MENDEZ Hometown: Marathon College: University of Florida Major: Finance What are your plans for the fall semester? I’m moving back up to my apartment. … I can’t really get out of the lease, so that’s one of the reasons I’m going back.

SARAH KELLEY Hometown: Islamorada College: Full Sail University Major: Bachelor’s degree in creative writing

Are you concerned about the quality of education? All of my classes will be online, unfortunately. It’s hard to come up with a routine and stay on top of things if everything’s online, so it does make it more of a challenge.

What are your plans for the fall semester? I’m planning to live in Orlando while taking my online classes and simultaneously pursuing extracurricular activities outside of my primary schoolwork.

Are you concerned about the quality of education? I am not concerned about the quality of my education online due to the fact that Full Sail has formulated its own online curriculum, which is designed to hold the same quality of education as the in-person classes. All of my classes are online until January 2021.

Do you have any concerns about returning to campus? I do not have concerns about how COVID will affect my social life because I live off campus and the social scene at Full Sail does not parallel that of a traditional university. When I inevitably return to campus, I will most likely wear a face mask and reduce social interactions to maintain my health and the safety of others.

ZYBO MARCHETTI Hometown: Islamorada College: SUNY Maritime Major: Marine operations What are your plans for the fall semester? My plans for the fall semester are to go back to campus in New York City. All of my classes are in-person, none are online.

Do you have any concerns about returning to campus? I am definitely concerned about others going back to campus. I don’t know how my school will monitor or prevent the spread of the virus, but I will wear my mask in all public areas and use a lot of hand sanitizer.

Would you still choose to go back to campus regardless? I feel like I definitely would because you’re paying for it. My sorority is going to do mostly virtual events, especially for recruitment. I don’t want to miss out on the college experience. We only get four years and everybody says it goes by quick. So, I’m trying to get the most out of it.

Do you have any concerns about how COVID-19 will affect social life on campus? I’m definitely worried about people or myself catching COVID, but I feel like it’s a part of life now. You can protect yourselves with masks and take the necessary precautions. It should all be OK, I think.

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AARON TIPSWORD Hometown: Marathon College: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Major: Aerospace engineering Aaron will be living on campus and taking in-person classes for the fall semester.

Do you have any online courses? None online, I don’t think they’re offered.

(Embry-Riddle) has been rolling with the in-person idea from the start.

Do you have any concerns about returning to campus? I think in-person classes have an inherent risk, but I don’t do great with online classes, so I’m okay with it. Online would be good, but I couldn’t take a full 16 credits.

Do you have any concerns about how COVID-19 will affect social life on campus? I feel like people will spread COVID after being on campus for a few weeks and we’ll be sent back home. I’m just going to sit in my dorm because I have no desire to further expose myself. I’m going to wear a mask, keep my hand sanitizer on me always, be careful about touching surfaces, and try my best to keep my distance from people.

BLAKE WILSON Hometown: Key West College: Bucknell University Major: Political science What are your plans for the fall semester? We resume classes mid-August and we will be there until the start of Thanksgiving break. Our final exams are remote so we will have online instruction for about a week after Thanksgiving, followed by the online exams.

Are you concerned about the quality of education? If we get sent home again, I will have concerns about my education.

Finishing up the year online was really difficult for me. My school didn’t offer any online classes prior to being forced to, so it was new for everyone on campus — including professors. It’s hard to maintain the difficult course material without that personal connection.

Do you have any concerns about returning to campus? I am not extremely concerned about going back, given the precautions the school is taking. We have two rounds of mandatory testing before we go back to school, and then once we arrive will be tested biweekly. They are really determined to keep us on campus and healthy.

Do you have plans to minimize the risk of catching COVID-19? I think the precautions my university is taking are going to help a lot. I’m hoping if we all follow the guidelines, we can return to somewhat of a normal college lifestyle. This is definitely not something I ever expected to experience in my lifetime. It’s now more than ever we need to function with unity.

KINGSTON YOUNG Hometown: Key West College: University of Florida Major: Computer science engineering Kingston Young will not be returning to campus in the fall. “It was a really hard decision to make, but for me personally, it didn’t make much sense to return right away.” He said he plans to return to campus once the virus rates in Florida stabilize.

Are you concerned about the quality of education? I’m definitely concerned. I will be taking some very important classes for my major this upcoming semester, and while I am sad that I will not receive the same immersive experience that UF gave me my freshman year, I feel very fortunate to be in a major that can easily be taught online.

Do you have any concerns about going back to campus? I am pretty pessimistic about the reopening of campus. I don’t see a scenario where the virus could be contained in Gainesville. For the most part, I am concerned for the older professors returning to campus as well as the parents of some students who will possibly be exposed to the virus.

Do you have any concerns about how COVID-19 will affect social life on campus? Right now, I am involved with research in the computer science department with my mentor, Dr. Ragan, and I will miss the running club as well as finding a fun filmmaking club to join. I’m just hoping this is the first and last semester of this disaster. I miss normal school too much to go through another COVID-filled semester.

— Shannon Pitchford, a sophomore at Florida State University, is an intern with the Marathon Weekly.

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College of the Florida Keys nursing students practice clinical skills on campus last year. AMBER ERNST-LEONARD/ Contributed

he College of the Florida Keys recently accepted its largest-ever nursing class, crediting the pandemic for much of the new and renewed interest in nursing as a vocation.

“Nurses are heroes and their jobs are pandemic- and recessionproof,” said Carla Fry, the college’s director of nursing.

“Of course, we also credit our solid reputation, with a better-thanaverage pass rate for a registered nursing license, and program expansions that now include a bachelor’s degree,” added Amber Ernst-Leonard, spokeswoman for the college.

The school’s nursing department interviewed 147 applicants and accepted 97 for its largest class so far. There are 53 nursing students in Key West and 44 in the Upper Keys, and for many, this is their first foray into college, ErnstLeonard said.

“Those students won’t start their actual nursing courses until spring, but they are indeed accepted in the major,” Fry said. “We typically start with 30 to 40 nursing applicants and accepted students.

With 146 applicants in the nursing program this semester, the fall class is richly diverse and highly qualified.”

Classes, labs and clinicals will be virtual for the fall in the interest of safety and out of respect for the school’s clinical partners, who are

exhausted after working long hours in these troubling times, Fry said.

“I have many years of experience running virtual programming and the faculty are well-prepared,” she said. “We will use enhanced, interactive digital technology to simulate the patient/provider interaction and develop critical thinking.

Though students will be conducting skills and clinical experiences from home, they will be dressed in their scrubs and attending video conferences before and after each lesson with their instructors. Demonstration of clinical competence and skills mastery will be attained through use of virtual case studies.”

Students also will video themselves performing various essential tactile skills.

“We are going to incorporate patient actors for the first time as well, particularly for students to practice collecting health histories,” Fry said. “New nursing students will be assigned a peer mentor as well as a college adviser so they have a touchstone and feel supported.

Personal connections and social interaction are extremely important, and we must prepare our next generation of nurses for the challenges that lie ahead. Nurses are innovators by nature. They have to be. So adapting to a rapidly changing environment is not foreign to any of us.

Our talented, experienced nursing faculty are poised and ready for an amazing fall semester.”

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WEEKLY INTERVIEW

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Mark Wahlberg, third from left, enjoys a Red Sox moment with relatives at Boston’s Fenway Park. KATIE PIEPIORA/Wahlburgers

SUPERSTAR FAMILY OPENS SOUTHERNMOST WAHLBURGERS BRITT MYERS

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ey West is no stranger to marquee celebrities. For decades, American presidents, writers, musicians and actors have sought refuge within the island’s vibrant landscape and iconic culture.

But when one of the world’s most recognized A-list actors sets up shop along the city’s Historic Seaport, even an island that prides itself on having immunity to starstruck nostalgia is now buzzing about the arrival of Mark Wahlberg.

To be fair, it’s not just Mark Wahlberg who’s behind the family’s newest restaurant location in Key West, which also marks their 46th Wahlburgers on the globe. Chef Paul Wahlberg is typically credited with ownership of the casual burger and bar restaurant alongside Mark and their notable brother Donnie, who has forged his own celebrity path for over four decades. The brothers also captivated American audiences for 10 seasons with A&E’s hit television series aptly titled “Wahlburgers.”

MARK WAHLBERG CHATS WITH KEYS WEEKLY

But it is Mark who is a celebrity among celebrities. He is an international phenomenon, from his early days as a model and hip hop star, to one of the most celebrated actors and respected producers in the industry.

Aside from film, he has launched an array of successful business ventures, while earning the endearing reputation as a committed husband, father and philanthropist.

As the Wahlburgers name is drawn into the fabric of Key West dining experiences, the Keys Weekly caught up with Mark to discuss everything from having his nails painted by his daughter to the dawn of a New England Patriots era without Tom Brady.

Why is Key West an important destination for Wahlburgers and how does it fit with the brand’s vision? We’re always looking for locations that align with our key brand pillars — food, family and fun. Key West is the perfect location for bringing a top-notch experience to life for our guests with those key elements in mind.

What should Key West and the Keys know about Wahlburgers and what makes it unique or different from other casual dining locales and bars (and possibly other Wahlburgers locations)? Having the opportunity to open a Wahlburgers at the boardwalk of the world-renowned Historic Key West Seaport is pretty special. We love the relaxed yet vibrant culture of Key West and the opportunity it gave us to play with dishes that have a local flare. We are really looking forward to welcoming everyone through the doors and becoming a part of this community.

What are your personal favorites at the restaurant? What’s a hidden secret? My notso-secret favorite (because it says so on the menu) is the plant-based Impossible Burger.

The burger itself is incredible because it really tastes like beef. And my brother Paul has made it special for Wahlburgers, adding some heat by topping it with chili spiced tomatoes.

Really everything is delicious and add Wahl Sauce to just about anything on the menu and you’ve just taken your meal up a few notches.

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Superstardom has nothing on family when it comes to the Wahlbergs. KATIE PIEPIORA/Wahlburgers

How would you describe Wahlburgers today and how has it evolved from you and your brother’s original vision? If you ask Paul, his vision was to have one location. But we saw the potential for something so much bigger.

At 46 locations with the opening of Key West, it’s become a bit of a phenomenon. You look at the comments on our social media pages and people all over the world are asking us to bring one to their city or neighborhood. But it’s always incredibly important to us that we connect with that local community and make sure we’re adding value.

As a father, what does the restaurant have to offer to families? Has your family (and brothers’ families) influenced any of the elements of the restaurant? Family has had a huge influence on the restaurant and the menu. Paul has recreated some of the recipes my parents would make for us growing up with a chef-inspired twist. My Mom’s macaroni salad recipe is even on the menu. For us, the three key pillars are food, family and fun — we should always be delivering in those areas. Not to mention, Key West is the ultimate vacation spot for families, and our waterfront patio is an awesome location to make memories with yours.

You have an array of locations, but how unique is the Key West location in relation to the historic significance of the building and waterfront? It’s pretty unique and I think the team there has done an incredible job making sure it fits in with the area. The outdoor bar is a spot you could belly up to and really take in the beauty of Key West while enjoying a delicious cocktail and fish tacos — and that’s unique to this location.

If you could go incognito in Key West, what would your perfect day look like? No doubt I would have to get out on the water. Spending time with friends or family just relaxing and being off the clock.

Do you ever see yourself spending more time in Key West? We know you are a fitness fanatic, but what other Key West-themed activities do you enjoy? (Golf, fishing, boating, etc.) I love to golf and do a lot of it when I’m not working. Definitely need to hit up the course and then spend the afternoon out on the boat.

What current projects can you tell us about right now, whether it be an upcoming film, business project or other ventures? I’m currently filming a movie in Berlin and also launched an apparel line, MUNICIPAL, just a few weeks ago. Always have a few projects in the works.

We have to ask, because Key West has a large contingent of Boston sports fans.

What is your prediction for the Patriots in the upcoming season and what word(s) will come to mind when you first see Brady in a Bucs uniform? Oh man, it’s going to be weird to see him in anything but Patriots gear at first, but he gave us New England fans so many incredible years. I wish him the best of luck in this next chapter. We’ll miss him, but I think we are in good hands with Cam coming onto the team, and the talent across the team runs deep.

Looking forward to seeing how things play out for them this season.

You are one of the most recognizable figures on the planet, with a career spanning from successful musician to producer to blockbuster actor. However, you are known as one of the most humble guys in the business. With so many monumental accomplishments, what do you want your legacy to be on this planet? At the end of the day, I really want to be remembered as a great father and a great husband. My family is what is most important, and they keep me grounded.

You’ve broken the mold and proven that an A-list celebrity can be a model husband and father. What is the secret to balancing the demands of your career and your family? It’s important to me to carve out time in my week to spend quality time with my family, whether that’s date night with my wife, playing basketball with my boys or even letting my youngest daughter paint my nails (yes, that happened in quarantine).

Do you ever watch your own movies? If so, which one do you go back and watch the most? And what other men and women in the business do you enjoy and respect the most? I can’t say I watch my own movies very often, but “The Fighter” is one I’m personally very proud of. There are so many incredibly talented men and women in the business that I’m a fan of – Octavia Spencer and Peter Berg are excellent, just to name a few!

Do you think we’ll ever see a Wahlberg film based here in Key West? You never know. It’s a beautiful spot and I certainly wouldn’t say no to spending a little extra time down here.

Finally, your career has encompassed several generations and different genres (from your music, an assortment of movies, producing “Entourage” and so on). What is the most cliché character or role that some fan yells at you in an airport or restaurant?

Any that make you cringe, or some that you love? I’ve been so blessed to work on so many great projects with a ton of talented people.

People love to ask me about ”Boogie Nights,” and they like to repeat lines from Ted — the white trash names scene is a classic.

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ill and Kim Geary knew a visit to the new Wahlburgers restaurant in Key West was a “must-do” as soon as they realized it was scheduled to open in the Southernmost City.

Their son Robby, a 9-year-old super-fan from Tampa, who “idolizes Mark Wahlberg,” wanted to share a picture he drew of Wahlberg with the staff at the new Key West restaurant.

“We had recently been to the Orlando location and it was closed,” Robby’s mother, Kim Geary, said.

“Robby was heartbroken, so when he saw there was a Key West location opening, we knew we had to go.”

The Key West staff added them as honored guests to the location’s inviteonly opening.

“Robby immediately showed Sima (Sima Sayyad is a Wahlburgers trainer from Frisco, Texas) the picture he drew of Mark and said how much he loves the ‘Wahlburgers’ show,” Kim Geary said.

Sayyad graciously introduced the Geary family to Jim Oboyski, Wahlburgers vice president of operations, who also saw Robby’s drawing.

“I noticed Jim quietly walk away on his phone, saying, ‘Hey boss,’” said Kim. “Less than a minute later, Jim was handing the phone to Robby with Mark Walhberg live on FaceTime.”

Immediately, Robby was in shock when he saw his role model, Wahlberg, live on the phone. Although Wahlberg was filming a new movie in Germany, he spent more than five minutes talking with one of his youngest fans — even giving Robby a tour of his hotel room in Berlin.

“We talked about Tom Brady going to the Bucs (Robby’s favorite team) and he told me he was shooting a movie in Berlin,” said Robby. “I told him how I watch his TV show all the time and I asked him about coming to Tampa to see Brady play.”

While it’s unclear whether Robby and Wahlberg will cross paths again, Kim Geary says her son was “in heaven” after speaking with his favorite star and it was “a memory

Robby Geary, 9, drew this amazing picture of his favorite actor, Mark Wahlberg, a week before the family’s visit to Key West.

he will never forget.”

Robby has already told his buddies at his local rec center all about his celebrity encounter. He said his favorite Wahlberg film remains “Daddy’s Home 2” with co-star Will Ferrell. When asked what Robby would like to tell Mark Wahlberg about the star’s incredible gesture, Robby paused and said, “I would just tell him I hope to meet him in person one day and that he is my favorite.”

After hearing about the star’s enormous heart and gracious appreciation for his young fan, it’s hard to imagine Wahlberg not being on anyone’s favorite list for years to come.

Wahlburgers is located at 700 Front St., Key West.

Robby Geary shows off his homemade Wahlburgers artwork from his home in Tampa. Robby recently received the call of a lifetime from his idol, Mark Wahlberg. CONTRIBUTED

LOBSTER MINI-SEASON

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CORAL HARVESTED ILLEGALLY

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Lower Keys Sgt. Evan Calhoun conducts resource inspections

SHERIFF’S OFFICE REPORTS NO MAJOR VIOLATIONS DURING MINI-SEASON

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obster mini-season came and went in the Florida Keys with no major violations, accidents or injuries, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

Still, the office made more stops, arrests and citations than a year ago.

In total, sheriff’s deputies conducted more than 780 vessel stops and resource checks on water and land in Monroe County. That’s up from the 597 stops and inspections deputies made during the 2019 mini-season.

Five arrests were made during the two-day season — up from the three made by deputies last year. Forty-nine citations were issued by the sheriff’s office, many for possession of undersized lobster or over-the-bag limits.

That’s slightly up from the 40 notices issued last year for court appearances for undersized and over-the-bag limit violations.

Among the violations seen by deputies this year, a South Carolina man was cited for possessing a queen conch, a protected species. A Maryland man was issued a notice to appear in court as he was found to be in possession of three undersized mangrove snapper. A total of 166 warnings were issued.

Eight sheriff’s boats were used, including one unmarked vessel and four Yamaha WaveRunners, which are donated for use every year to the Sheriff’s Office by Riva Motorsports & Marine of the Keys in Key Largo. The OH-58 helicopter and special land-based details of deputies to check bridges, canals and right-ofways, were all deployed by Sheriff Rick Ramsay for the 2020 mini-season.

“I wanted a strong presence out there this year on air, land and water,” Ramsay said.

“The helicopter is a great tool as it provides an effective deterrence to law breakers as well as being at the ready for search and rescue missions. We employed a very large, multipronged approach and the figures reflect that.”

Data provided by the sheriff’s office doesn’t include figures from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, Key West Police Department, Key Colony Beach Police, Florida Highway Patrol or the U.S. Coast Guard.

Renter on Key Largo issued court notice

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n July 29 at about 08:30 p.m., investigator Chris Mattson of the FWC received information that renters at Landings of Largo (located on Key Largo) had large specimens of staghorn coral drying out on their balcony. Mattson and officer Brett Swenson of the FWC went to investigate. They found a man named Christopher Curlee of North Carolina had the coral.

Mattson contacted Lt. Josh Peters of the Coral Trafficking Task Force, a partnership between the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Florida International University (FIU). Photographs of the coral were sent to the task force. Cristina M Gomes, assistant director of the Tropical Conservation Institute, Institute of Environment, and Robert Tomasetti of the Department of Biological Sciences of FIU positively identified the coral as Acropora Cervicornis (Staghorn Coral). This species is protected under the Endangered Species Act and is unlawful to possess.

Curlee was issued one notice to appear for violating the Endangered Species Act. The staghorn coral was seized for genetic testing by the task force to determine which specific reef of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary it was harvested from, due to the lack of genetic diversity left in this endangered species.

— Contributed

FWC MAKES CASE IN TAVERNIER FOR ILLEGAL LOBSTER HARVEST

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n July 29 at about 12:30 p.m., Lt. Joshua Peters of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was on water patrol in uniform on an unmarked vessel equipped with blue lights and siren. He was patrolling Key Haven Basin, inside the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

He saw two vessels at anchor atop a known and previously documented site of artificial habitat. This site was thoroughly documented with photographs and video during Operation “Bugging Out.” He approached the vessels and witnessed several occupants from both vessels actively harvesting Florida spiny lobster from the artificial habitat.

Peters ordered everyone in the water back to their respective vessels and conducted a marine fisheries inspection.

The inspection revealed that the two vessels were owned and operated by Coastal Outfitters Inc. of Tavernier. In total they had 11 paid passengers among the two boats, eight of whom were actively harvesting from the artificial habitat. The captains were identified as Donald Wayne Webb Jr. of Tavernier and Thomas Salvatore Giamo of Homestead. Giamo did not have a valid

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential with him at the time of the boarding. He told Peters he had forgotten it. On July 31, Peters contacted USCG Sector Key West and verified Giamo does not have a Merchant Mariner Credential.

Interviews of the harvesters/occupants were conducted in which they admitted that all of the lobsters on board the two vessels were harvested from this artificial habitat.

They said they had no idea it was illegal to harvest lobster from artificial habitat and that they had booked a charter to take them on a lawful trip because they were not local and did not know all of the rules and regulations. Because they were harvesting lobster from artificial habitat under the direction of Giamo and Webb, the two captains were given notices to appear for misdemeanor violations of harvesting lobster from artificial habitat.

The two vessels were in possession of 39 lobsters, all of which were harvested from artificial habitat. The case will be forwarded to a Coast Guard investigator with regard to Giamo conducting charters without the appropriate Merchant Mariner Credentials.

— Contributed

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COOL STUFF

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WATCH | IMMIGRATION NATION With unprecedented access to ICE operations, as well as moving portraits of immigrants, the docuseries takes a deep look at U.S. immigration today. The six-show series on Netflix shines light on the Trump administration’s expansion of ICE, the immigration court that’s managed out of the Department of Justice instead of the judicial branch and how asylum seekers are being held up from months to more than a year.

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By Chanel Cleeton “In 1935 three women are forever changed when one of the most powerful hurricanes in history barrels toward the Florida Keys. For the tourists traveling on Henry Flagler’s legendary Overseas Railroad, Labor Day weekend is an opportunity to forget the economic depression gripping the nation. Over the course of the holiday weekend, the women’s paths cross unexpectedly, and the danger swirling around them is matched only by the terrifying force of the deadly storm threatening the Keys.”

ith the recent opening of Wahlburgers restaurant in Key West, much speculation and buzz has hit the island regarding (not if…but) when the Wahlberg brothers will show up.

While Donnie is a household name and Paul runs the kitchen, there are few celebrities who rival the star power of Mark Wahlberg.

So should you bump into Mark at Key West’s newest and trendiest burger joint and bar, allow us to give you some pointers on what not to say to one of Hollywood’s favorite A-listers.

10. “I loved you alongside Ben Affleck in ‘Good Will Hunting.’”

9. The words “funky” or “bunch.”

THINGS NOT TO SAY IF YOU MEET MARK WAHLBERG IN KEY WEST

8. Scream out “VICTORY!” in your best Johnny Drama voice.

7. Ask him to reenact “that scene” from “Boogie Nights.”

6. Try to speak in a Boston accent, even though you’re from Georgia.

5. Tell him you thought he was the best New Kids member besides Jordan … and Joey.

4. “Yankee Clipper.”

3. Anything about the cruise ship referendums.

2. “Dude, what the hell did you say to Brady?”

1. Ask him to sign that Calvin Klein pic you keep in your wallet.

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City of Marathon City Council Agenda Tuesday, August 11, 2020 5:30 P.M.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06 and Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, this meeting will be held virtually via Zoom Meetings.

Members of the public who wish to view the City Council Meeting may do so by watching local via the web at: www.youtube.com/channel/UCFimq7DjLHNolPgqbKTaftQ/live Members of the public who wish to comment on matters before the City Council may do so by either: (1) Calling (305) 289-4130, or emailing cityofmarathon@ci.marathon.fl.us with your name, address, and phone number where you can be reached during the meeting on August 11th by 4:00PM; or (2) Calling (301) 715-8592, and upon receiving voice prompt, dialing Meeting ID: 996 8627 9888 and Password: 363569. Members of the public who participate in the meeting through this option must mute themselves until called upon to speak.

City Council Items *A. Approval of Minutes B. Creation of Intergovernmental Task Force to Address Lobster Mini-Season Issues (Councilmember Bartus) C. Marathon’s Part in COVID Epidemic (Councilmember Senmartin) D. City Attorney Discussion/Selection (Councilmember Zieg) Citizens' comments on agenda items not scheduled for public hearing and items other than those appearing on the agenda [Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 2 minutes per speaker.] TIME CERTAIN TO 6:30 PM OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THEREAFTER OR AT THE CONCLUSION OF ALL COUNCIL BUSINESS; WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings: All testimony, including public testimony and evidence, will be made under oath or affirmation. Additionally, each person who gives testimony may be subject to cross-examination. As the August 11 City Council Meeting will be conducted via videoconference, any person who gives testimony for any Quasi-Judicial Hearing must identify themselves. All persons who wish to give testimony are encouraged to be sworn in advance of the City Council meeting on August 11th at 3:00PM by joining a Zoom call at the link below: https://zoom.us/j/94198135746 If you refuse either to be cross-examined or to be sworn, your testimony will not be considered as record evidence, but you may provide comment during the public comment section of the meeting.

The general public will not be permitted to cross-examine witnesses, but the public may request the Council to ask questions of staff or witnesses on their behalf. Persons representing organizations must present evidence of their authority to speak for the organization. (Councilmember’s to communicate ex parte communication.)

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Resolution 2020-36, Consideration Of A Request By Seaview Commons II For A Conditional Use Permit Pursuant To Chapter 102, Article 13 Of The City Of Marathon Land Development Regulations (LDRs) Entitled “Conditional Use Permits,” Proposing The Mixed Development Of Six (6) Market Rate And Sixty (60) Affordable Housing Residential Units With Amenities; For Property Located At The Southeast Corner Of Pescayo Ave., Coco Plum, Marathon, Florida, Which Is Legally Described As Lying Within Township 66S, Section 5, Range 33E; Key Vaca, Marathon, Florida; Having Real Estate Numbers 00363550-000000 And 00363560-000000. Nearest Mile Marker 54.

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Resolution 2020-44, Consideration Of A Request For A Conditional Use Permit For Guillermo Torres, Pursuant To Chapter 102, Article 13 Of The City Of Marathon Land Development Regulations (Code) Entitled “Conditional Use Permits” For The Development Of A Property Into Multifamily Housing, Office And Retail; Located At 10155 Overseas Hwy; Which Is Legally Described As Part Of Government Lot 2 And Bay Bottom South Of And Adjacent Part Government Lot 2, Key Vaca, Having Real Estate Number 00104460-000000, Nearest Mile Marker 52.5.

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First Hearing Of A Request By Seasons, Inc. (With Approval Of The Owner, Crystal Cove Market Site, LLC) By The City Council Of The City Of Marathon, Florida For A Conditional Use Permit And Development Agreement Pursuant To Chapter 102, Articles 8 And 13 Of The City Of Marathon Land Development Regulations (LDRS) Entitled “Development Agreement” And “Conditional Use Permits” Respectively, Proposing The Development Of Twenty-Six (26) Transient Residences (Two & Three Bedroom) And Eighteen (18) One-Bedroom Hotel Style Transient Units With Amenities; Seeking To Sever The Connection With The Conditional Use Permit And Development Agreement Identified In Resolutions 2019-55 And 2016-72 (Crystal Cove Housing Partners, LP) In Favor Of The Project And Agreements Proposed Herein; For Property Located At 881 50th Street, Gulf, Marathon, Florida, Which Is Legally Described As Lying Within Township 66s, Section 6, Range 32e; Key Vaca, Marathon, Florida; Having Real Estate Number 00327150-000100. Nearest Mile Marker 50 (49.75).

D.

First Hearing of A Request By Grassy Key Resort Group, LLC For A Modification To Their Conditional Use Permit (Resolution 2019-46) And Development Agreement (Resolution 2019-47) Pursuant To Chapter 102, Articles 13 Respectively Of The City Of Marathon Land Development Regulations (LDRs); Seeking A Modification To Their Site Plan For The Redevelopment Of An Existing Hotel Resort And Commercial Uses On Property Located At 58070 And 58182 Overseas Highway, Which Is Legally Described As Township 65, Section 24, Range 33; Bk 36 Lots 1-2-3-4, Part Lots 5-6 (Parcel A) And Westerly 15ft Unnamed St Adj Lot 1 Res B-C-C 8/11/61 And Adj Portion Of Flagler Street And Grassy Key Bay Bottom Adjacent Lots 1-2-3, Lot 12 And Part Lot 13 In The Crain’s Subdivision, Grassy Key, Marathon, Florida: Having Real Estate Numbers As Stated In The Resolution. Nearest Mile Marker 58.5.

E.

First Hearing Of A Request By Knight’s Key Investors, LLC And Knight’s Key Road, LLC For The Expansion Of An Existing Conditional Use Permit (Resolution 2015-94) And Development Agreement (Resolution 2015-96), Pursuant To Chapter 102, Articles 13 8 Respectively Of The City Of Marathon Land Development Regulations (LDRs), Seeking The Addition Of Ninety-six (96) Transient Residential Units (Hotel Rooms), Restaurant Space, And A Water Feature On An Existing 199 Room Resort Facility With Restaurants, Spas, Retail Space, And Pools; With Existing Densities Of Approximately 9.91 Transient Residential Units Per Acre; Located At 1 Knight’s Key Blvd; Which Is Legally Described As Lot 1 And Part Of Lot 2 And Bay Bottom East Of And Adjacent To Government Lot 2, Section 8 And 17, Township 66 South, Range 32 East, Knights Key, Monroe County, Florida; Having Real Estate Number 00101800-000000, Nearest Mile Marker 47.; And Providing For An Effective Date.

Resolutions for Public Hearing and Adoption A. Resolution 2020-46, Impose And Provide For Collection Of Wastewater Special Assessments For Service Areas 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 And 7 (Including Little Venice And The Supplemental Assessment Program) For Fiscal Year Commencing October 1, 2020; Approving The Assessment Roll; Providing For Collection Of The Assessments; And Providing For An Effective Date B.

Resolution 2020-47, Imposing The Annual Stormwater Utility Special Assessments For Fiscal Year Commencing October 1, 2020; Approving The Assessment Roll; Providing For Collection Of The Assessments; And Providing For An Effective Date.

Ordinances for Final Public Hearing and Enactment A. Ordinance 2020-02, Amending The City Of Marathon’s Land Development Regulations, Chapter 103, Article 3, Table 103.15.2, To Allow Uses Designated As “Permanent RVs” To Be Utilized As “Transient Residential Units” (RV Lots), Meeting All Requirements Of Such Uses, And That Hold No Monetary Value As Transient Units, And Cannot Be Transferred As Transient Units, To Be Allowed On Properties Zoned Residential Mobile Home (R-MH) or Mixed Use (MU) That Also Allow Permanent Florida Building Code Compliant Residences; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Repeal Of Conflicting Provisions; Providing For The Transmittal Of This Ordinance To The State Department Of Economic Opportunity For Adoption; And Providing For An Effective Date.

B.

Ordinance 2020-03 Amending Chapter 36, Article 4, “Water And Mooring Fields,” Modifying Sections 36-81 And 36-83 To Allow Mooring Within The City Marina By Mooring Agreement; To Otherwise Prohibit Mooring On Any City Dock, Appurtenance To A City Boat Ramp, Or Any City Facility Located Adjacent The Water; And To Prohibit The Launching Of Vessels Twenty-Six (26) Feet Or Longer From The Boat Ramp Located At Aviation Boulevard And Harbor Drive; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Repeal All Ordinances Or Parts Of Ordinances Found To Be In Conflict, And Providing For Inclusion In The Code; And Providing For An Effective Date.

Resolutions For Adoption *A. Resolution 2020-48, Approving A Second Amendment To The Contract Between The City And The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office For Local Police Services In An Amount Not To Exceed $1,891,057.00 For FY 2020-2021; Authorizing The City Manager And City Attorney To Finalize The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract; Authorizing The Mayor To Execute The Contract And Expend Budgeted Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date *B. Resolution 2020-49, Approving The Professional Service Agreement Between The City And Cardno, Inc. For Preparing Plans And Specifications For The Repair Of Three Bridges, Coco Plum Bridge, 116th Street Bridge, And 112th Street In An Amount Not To Exceed $92,803.00; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Contract And Expend Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date. *C. Resolution 2020-50, Approving Change Order No. 3 To Contract Between The City And H&R Paving, Inc. In The Current Amount Of $1,779,474.29 For Construction Of The Aviation Blvd.

Multi-Use Trail Project; Increasing The Contract For Quantities Balancing At The End Of The Project; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Change Order And Expend Budgeted Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date. *D

Resolution 2020-51, Approving An Amendment To The Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) Between The Monroe County School District Division Of Career And Technical Education (MCSD) And The City Of Marathon, Florida, For MCSD’s Fire Academy At Marathon High School To Continue To Provide Fire Fighting Training To High School And Adult Students At An Amended Amount of $50,000 per Year; and Providing For An Effective Date.

*E. Resolution 2020-52, Approval Of A Correction Resulting From A Scriveners Error For An Interlocal Agreement (ILA) Between The City Of Marathon, Florida And Monroe County, Florida Approved Previously As Resolution 2020-039, Agreeing To Allow The Transfer Of Twenty (20) Affordable Housing Allocations From Property Owned By The Monroe County School Board (MCSB) (RE Nos. 00104600-000 & 00104620-000000) In Marathon To Property Owned By The MCSB Located On Upper Sugarloaf Key (RE No. 00118050-000000) For The Purposes Of Developing Workforce Housing At That Location; Providing For The Provision Of This Resolution And ILA To The MCSB And Monroe County, Florida; And Providing For An Effective Date. *F.

Resolution 2020-53 Approving A Grant Agreement Between The City And The Florida Department Of Environmental Protection To Complete A Project To Enhance The City’s Coastal Resiliency to Sea Level Rise And Specific Flood Events; Authorizing The Mayor To Sign Said Agreement; And Providing For An Effective Date

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at such hearing or meeting, one will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA Assistance: Anyone needing special assistance at the City Council hearing due to disability should contact the City of Marathon City Attorney at (305) 289-4130 at least five days prior thereto.

Please contact the City Clerk at clavierd@ci.marathon.fl.us if you would like to receive any of the items on the agenda by email.

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THE MORE THINGS CHANGE…

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Art in Public Places holds ‘how-to’ workshop How can an artist apply to become "Pre-Qualified" for Monroe County Art in Public Places, and how can an applicant improve a proposal for the review process? Find out at a workshop offered ​virtually through an online Zoom meeting on Monday, Aug. 10 at 3 p.m.

Sign up for the free meeting software at Zoom.com and email director@keysarts.com to be added to the group.

The Meeting ID is 838 2408 0286, and the passcode is 083011.

This workshop is provided for those who wish to participate in the current "Request for Qualifications" which is available at www.keysarts. com. Application deadline for the RFQ is Thursday, Sept. 3rd, 2020, at 3 p.m.

Get scary with scarecrow contest The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden kicks off its second annual Scarecrows in the Forest event with a call to students, community amateur artists, not-for-profits and business/creative professionals to create their own scarecrows for display in the garden. Cash prizes will be awarded with ‘Best in Show’ chosen by garden visitors.

All Scarecrow entries will be on display from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30. Scarecrow creators are encouraged to use natural or recycled materials.

There will be three entry categories: 1) School age individuals or groups; 2) Not-for-profit groups and 3) Business/creative professionals and amateur individuals. Cash prizes will be awarded of $100, $50 and $25 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category. A Best in Show $100 prize will be chosen by garden visitors. Registration is through Saturday, Aug. 15. Set up in the garden is Aug. 15-30. Details, tips for making scarecrows and a registration form are available at www. keywest.garden, emailing mmcrae@ keywest.garden, or calling 305-2961501.

The garden is located at 5210 College Road, on Stock Island.

‘Community Wins’ replaces Royal Fantasy Fest campaign The Community Foundation of the Florida Keys (CFFK) has granted $20,000 to launch the new Community Wins initiative supporting emergency housing assistance in the Keys, thanks to a matching gift from the Edward B. and Joan T. Knight Foundation. CFFK is managing the new Community Wins Fund that will benefit residents served by four Keys health and human services nonprofits. CFFK’s challenge grant of $10,000 to Community Wins was

immediately matched by a $10,000 gift from the Knight Foundation.

“We’re thrilled the very caring Knight Foundation accepted our challenge and agreed to unite with us in helping our residents in most need,” said Jennifer McComb, president and CEO of the Community Foundation.

“Community Wins is a win-win-win for our workers who are unemployed or underemployed right now, landlords who have invested in workforce housing, and compassionate donors who are able to help keep our workforce here in the Keys.”

Community Wins, created by A.H. of Monroe County to replace its annual royal campaign for the King and Queen of Fantasy Fest this year, will be split equally among A.H. Monroe, Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, The Sister Season Fund, and Samuel’s House.

Funding will be used for Keys residents in dire need of housing assistance due to the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

CFFK and the charitable nonprofits hope those who can will join other individuals in assisting with urgent housing needs. Every donation counts, no matter the dollar amount. Contributions can be made at cffk.org/communitywins or checks can be made to CFFK and mailed to 300 Southard St., Ste. 201, Key West, FL 33040 (please note “Community Wins” in the memo field).

With the cancellation of this year’s Fantasy Fest, AH’s annual royal campaign evolved into this initiative for 2020. “Seeing firsthand our community’s financial challenges forced us to rethink our 8-week fundraiser,” said Scott Pridgen, executive director of AH. “This represents a unique opportunity to care for our own. This year, the entire community wins!”

First State Bank congratulates Golembeski First State Bank of the Florida Keys congratulates Karen Golembeski, AVP/ Appraisal Review Officer, on her 10th year with the bank.

Golembeski joined First State Bank in 2010 as senior credit analyst; that year she transferred to senior special asset analyst, and was promoted to loan administration officer in 2011 and again in 2012 to special assets manager, then to lending compliance officer in 2013 before assuming her current position.

Golembeski is a Florida state-certified general real estate appraiser, and a licensed Florida real estate broker.

She has 18 years banking experience, and holds an associate’s degree in business administration and management from Farmingdale College.

Cracked Conch Café celebrates 40 years

(This column is the first in a hopefully semi-regular series about Keys places that have stayed mostly the same as things have changed all around them.

Now and again it’s JOHN good to celebrate BARTUS some of our islands’ stalwart businesses is a City of Marathat have survived thon councilman. He also is and thrived.)

In late 1979, Joe a musician who DaConda and Boyd performs around town. For more Robbins signed a see johnbartus. lease-purchase deal com on a restaurant site that had started as a Royal Castle burger joint. After Royal Castle folded, it turned into a Chinese place called Kam Sum, and then morphed into Surf and Turf. They all failed, and by 1979, the site had been vacant two-and-a-half years.

On Jan. 15, 1980, the Cracked Conch Café opened in that very location. Sombrero Resort’s Bill King was their first customer. And ever since, the Conch has remained open every day — only closing seven days out of the restaurant’s more than 40 years in business. “Five of those days were right after Hurricane Irma,” Joe says.

“Strangely enough, we still had a landline. People were lined up down the bar and outside the restaurant just to be able to call and let families know they were all right.”

Through all the other storms, the Conch remained open. “Sometimes we’d have to close for a bit if water got a little too high,” Joe remembers. “I forget which storm, but after one hurricane, we were the only place in town open for five days.”

The Cracked Conch has witnessed a good bit of Keys history. Joe also remembers the crazy days in the midst of the Mariel Boatlift. “There were people in here with briefcases filled with cash, tens of thousands of dollars,” Joe says. “They were buying passage for their family members in Cuba from local captains.” Crazy days, indeed.

The secret of Joe’s success at the Conch has to start with consistency.

They’re always open, and the food is always good. I first ate there in 1984, loving their Cracked Conch Café sandwich at first bite. The conch is so good … but there’s a lot more to the restaurant than just the tasty mollusk.

The Conch is a great breakfast place (breakfast served until 4 p.m.).

It’s a great lunch place. And it’s a great dinner-and-drinks place as well. “We got our full liquor license back in ’86,” Joe recalls. “After that, we were open every day until midnight. And we used to do our best business between 10 p.m. and midnight after all the other places closed. They just sent them here.”

These days, the Cracked Conch closes at a civilized 9 p.m. About 20 years ago, Joe revived the breakfasts he left out for a few years after getting the full liquor license. And sometime after that, Joe broke down and enclosed and air-conditioned the interior.

But even in the summer, the Flying Iguana patio is still comfortable and popular.

No matter the time of day, conch is always on the menu. From the Conch Omelet and the Conch Benedict for breakfast, to the Cracked Conch sandwich and appetizers as well as two different conch chowders, to multiple tasty conch specialties for dinner, a conch-loving diner just can’t go wrong.

There are plenty of other options for those who may not enjoy conch as much as I do.

Locals and visitors have raved about the Conch for decades, as in this online review: “I just wanted to let you know that without question, your Cracked Conch rivals the finest I’ve ever eaten. I’ve NEVER had better anywhere in the country. I’ve enjoyed conch on many Caribbean islands & none were superior to yours.”

Joe’s staff plays a big part in keeping the Conch a favorite of locals and visitors. As Joe relates, “We’ve had so many great staff members … cooks that have worked 30-35 years. And we’ve had waitstaff that have worked here, gone and raised a family, and have come back after the kids were grown!”

It’s good to know that throughout the decades of changes we’ve seen in the islands, the hammers still beat tenderness into the conch at the Cracked Conch Café in Marathon. The Conch is one of the places where you can go and still experience the Keys of yesteryear. For those of us who have been here forever and seen the changes, it’s just really good to have a place where nothing much has changed.

Catch John Wednesdays at Herbie’s, Thursdays at Sparky’s Landing, this Friday at his Social Distancing Concert on Facebook Live, and Saturday at the Key Colony Inn. www.facebook.com/john. bartus

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WHAT THE STARS HAVE IN STORE

REDA WIGLE Welcome back to Leo season, star children. In the Tarot, Leo corresponds to the card of Strength.

A fierce lion is depicted under the serene presence of a woman in white, a marriage of physical ferocity and gentle power. Venus, the planet of love and relationships, enters Cancer this week. Venus is at its most unabashedly tender, and while I encourage sweetness and caretaking in all incarnations, I ask that you not neglect the primary relationship of your life, the one you cultivate with yourself.

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.

LEO July 23 to Aug. 22 Uranus goes retrograde this month, inspiring you to liberate yourself from whatever or whoever is preventing you from existing as your highest self. Heed the words of your fellow lion, James Baldwin, “You have to go the way your blood beats. If you don’t live the only life you have, you won’t live some other life, you won’t live any life at all.”

Notable Leo: Cees Nooteboom / July 31, 1933 VIRGO Aug. 23 to Sept. 22 A shaman tells one hunter he would find a single elk if he climbed the nearest mountain.

He tells a second hunter he would find a dozen in the same location.

Why the two different predictions?

The first hunter would never have believed he was capable of so much good fortune. The lesson: Your ability to have directly corresponds with your ability to believe you can have.

Notable Virgo: Rita Dove / Aug. 28, 1952

LIBRA Sept. 23 to Oct. 22 Fellow Libra, writer and illustrator Shel Silverstein credited his creativity to a lack of success with girls and baseball in his early years. How much better and brighter the world is because of that! If you accept your failings as a way to narrow your focus, what gifts will be born from what you lack?

Notable Libra: Víctor Jara / Sept. 28, 1932 SCORPIO Oct. 23 to Nov. 21 I recently met a Scorpio who sleeps beneath a copper replica of the Great Pyramid. He said the triangulation provides a conduit that allows him to remember dreams and tap into energy sources. The magic and the benefit come from his faith in it.

Whatever totem or canopy you choose will similarly reflect the power you already possess.

Notable Scorpio: Albert Camus / Nov. 7, 1913 SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 to Dec. 21 A fellow Sagittarius and old flame once wrote me a love letter in his own blood. Mentally unsound? Probably. Among the most memorable gestures of my life? Definitely. I share this story, archer, to illustrate that bold actions lend themselves to a kind of immortality. Whatever you do, do it in a way that is unmistakably your own, and remember that in the bank of memory, a little blood goes a long way.

Notable Sagittarius: Gordon Parks / Nov. 30, 1912 CAPRICORN Dec. 22 to Jan. 19 As Victoria Erickson writes, “Transformation isn’t sweet and bright. It’s a dark and murky, painful pushing. An unraveling of the untruths you’ve carried in your body. A complete up-

rooting, before becoming.” The becoming may be arduous labor, but what comes next will be sweeter, better and brighter than you can imagine.

Notable Capricorn: Recy Taylor / Dec. 31, 1919 AQUARIUS Jan. 20 to Feb. 18 Indie filmmaker and fellow Aquarius Jim Jarmusch’s advisers at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts deemed his final project a failure and refused to award him a degree. Jarmusch later released that same project as “Permanent Vacation,” his award-winning first feature film. Take heart in the knowledge that going your own way pays off in the long run.

Notable Aquarius: Babe Ruth / Feb. 6, 1895 PISCES Feb. 19 to March 20 A favorite Pisces recently confessed that the onslaught of emotions she has been experiencing lately have left her feeling like a turtle on its back. Her fourpoint plan for getting right side up? Breathe, don’t panic, ask for help — and recognize that need is not a weakness, but evidence of our humanity and the invitation we give others to express their own.

Notable Pisces: Kurt Cobain / Feb. 20, 1967 ARIES March 21 to April 19 Irish satirist Jonathan Swift wrote, “Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.”

For too long you’ve struggled to make others see what is so clearly apparent to you. Mercury, planet of communication, is moving through your fifth house, rams, meaning whatever you’re transmogrifying from vision into being will finally be seen for the shining achievement it is.

Notable Aries: Selena / April 16, 1971

TAURUS April 20 to May 20 No one doubts your work ethic, Taurus. Yet, if you treat everything you do in your waking life as a privilege of being alive rather than an obligation of being an adult, you’re likely to cull any sense of drudgery. Heed the words of Naomi Williams: “It is impossible to feel grateful and depressed in the same moment.”

Notable Taurus: Harvey Keitel / May 13, 1939 GEMINI May 21 to June 20 Geronimo, famed Apache warrior and fellow Gemini, once heard a voice in the wilderness that assured him no gun would ever kill him. He survived countless attempts on his life and though he died a prisoner of war, his death came from pneumonia, not gunfire. What you accept as truth manifests as reality. Arm yourself accordingly.

Notable Gemini: Breonna Taylor / June 5, 1993 CANCER June 21 to July 22 Fellow Cancer and “Taxi Driver” screenwriter Paul Schrader said in an interview that he created the character of vigilante cabbie Travis Bickel to save himself from becoming that character.

I trust this choice will resonate with you, moonchildren. What demons are asking not for exorcism, but creative expression?

Notable Cancer: Jake LaMotta / July 10, 1922

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE U-HAUL COMPANY OF MIAMI Notice is here by given that on August 17th, 2020, Leonard Richford Jr. Storage Auctioneer, Executive Administrator for U-Haul Company of Miami, Will be offering for sale under the Judicial Lien Process, By Public Auction, the following storage units. The Terms of the sale will be cash only. U-Haul Company does reserve the right to refuse any bids. The sales will Begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue day by day until all units are sold. The names of whose units will be sold are as follows: 103530 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL. 33037. Names And Last Known Addresses are as Follows: William Parent Unit 1425 $1,835.22 Francis Baggott Unit 1207 $465.00 Pamela Brame Unit 1534 $1,016.00 Stacie Clatterbaugh Unit 1578 $1,726.09 Les Burke Unit 0024 $593.40 Anthony Aromandi Unit 1354 $593.40 William Parent Unit 1165 $850.36 Publish: July 30 & August 6, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: KCB RESTAURANT, INC. Publish: August 6, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

Below are the various options available to the public to view the live meeting and/or to make public comments on certain agenda items during the public portion of the meeting.

The Public is strongly encouraged to watch the meeting on Monroe County’s MCTV on Comcast Channel 76 or AT&T Uverse Channel 99.

Also, if citizens have a Roku streaming device, they can search for and add “MCTV” to their personal channel lineup.

Monroe County’s “MCTV” is also provided via the Monroe County mobile apps for iOS and Android and through our streaming web portal @ https://monroe-fl.vod.castus. tv/vod?live=ch1&nav=live.

Citizens can listen to audioonly from their phones by dialing (646) 518-9805 or (669) 900-6833 and, when prompted, enter the Webinar ID# 982 2806 0317 followed by the # key.

The public can watch the meeting online by visiting the County’s meeting portal @ http://monroecountyfl. iqm2.com/Citizens/Default. aspx and selecting the “Watch Live” banner to view with live closed-captioning on an integrated page that includes the agenda/agenda backup.

If a person wishes to comment on a particular item on the public portion of the agenda, when the Zoom Webinar monitor and/or the Mayor calls for speakers on the item on which you wish to comment: a) If phoning in: dial *9 to “raise your hand” to be recognized by the Zoom Webinar monitor; b) If watching the meeting online: click on/open the live Zoom webinar link that appears in both the published agenda and agenda packet: https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/98228060317. When prompted, enter your email address and name to join the Webinar and then select the “raised hand” feature that appears at the bottom of the Zoom Webinar screen to be recognized by the Zoom Webinar monitor.

The Zoom Webinar monitor will request the agenda item # on which you wish to comment and will enable your participation when the Mayor calls for public speakers on your item. To report problems with the broadcast, please call: (305) 872-8831.

Prior to the August 19, 2020, BOCC Meeting, a person may submit written or other physical evidence for consideration at the meeting; submit to Liz Yongue via email to: Yongue-Liz@ monroecounty-fl.gov. The documents must include the sender’s name, address, phone number and email address.

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

DATED at Key West, Florida, this 4th day of August, 2020.

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Court and ex officio Clerk of

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Driftwood Marina & Storage, Inc. located at 13900 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 will proceed with Section 328.17(1), Florida Statutes, on the following vessels located at our facility for unpaid storage and repair balance.

Unless said vessel redeemed from said marina by payment as allowed by law, the described vessel will be sold to satisfy the lien. If the vessel is not redeemed and that vessel remains unclaimed, or for which the charges for storage services remain unpaid, will be sold free of all prior liens. This is not a public invite to view vessels.

This is an attempt to collect unpaid storage charges. Once the date has expired and only then, may you visit the facility and gain information about the vessels. Any person attempting to board these vessels prior or without our permission, shall be charged with trespassing.

These vessels will be sold commencing on or after, 1:00 p.m. on the 21st day of August 2020.

Everett and Sarah Gardner Doc vessel #514686 with no Hull Number.

Publish: August 6 & 13, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Wheatons Towing gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 08/22/2020, 10:00 am at 101500 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes.

Wheatons Towing reserves the right to accept or reject any and/all bids.

1GCCS1443TK168802 1996 CHEVROLET Publish: August 6 & 13, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of KEY COLONY INN, located at PO BOX 510168, KEY COLONY BEACH, FL 33051-0168,

PUBLIC NOTICE On July 10, 2020, Philip Von Kahle, assignee for the benefit of creditors, filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission seeking consent to assign the license of station WKEY-FM, Key West, Florida, from Philip Von Kahle to Spottswood Partners II, LTD. The General Partner of Spottswood Partners II, LTD is Spottswood Partners, Inc. The limited partners of Spottswood Partners II, LTD are: John M. Spottswood, Jr.; William B. Spottswood, FGS Dynasty Trust 1; John M. Spottswood, Jr. Dynasty Trust; Robert A. Spottswood Dynasty Trust; Florence G. Spottswood; and William B. Spottswood Dynasty Trust.

A copy of this application is available for public inspection on the FCC’s public inspection website at: https://publicfiles. fcc.gov/.

Publish: July 23 & 30, and August 6, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on August 19, 2020, at 1:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider the adoption of the following County ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AMENDING SECTION 19-4 OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE PROVIDING FOR REVISED TOLL RATES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearing or meetings, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made of the proceedings, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order No. 20-69, extended by Executive Orders No. 20-112, 20-139 and 20-179, Monroe County Emergency Directives 20-06 and 20-10, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the August 19, 2020, Public Hearing will be conducted via Communication Media Technology (“CMT”), using a Zoom Webinar platform. The County will provide updates on changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings on the County Website at: www.

MonroeCounty-FL.Gov.

LEGAL NOTICES the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: August 6, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DL Porter Constructors, Inc is currently seeking qualified DBE subcontractor quotes for the Florida Keys Marathon Airport – Terminal Building Rehab & Security Site Lighting Rehab.. Plans and specifications are available via email (kim@dlporter.com ).

All pricing to be submitted to Kevin@dlporter.com no later than Monday, August 10, 2020 @ 1:00pm.

Publish: July 16, 23, 30 & August 6, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers PUBLIC NOTICE Florida Keys Land & Sea Trust, Inc, (FKLST) is accepting bids for architectural/engineering services in reference to a Historic Restoration grant issued to the FKLST for the historic restoration of the Crane House located on Crane Point Hammock property. For additional information or a tour of the project building, contact Charlotte Quinn at 305-393-9501, address: 5550 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 Publish: August 6, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: ART IN PUBLIC PLACES – BIANNUAL REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 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 In response to Covid-19, the Monroe County Purchasing Department has implemented a new electronic process for receiving and opening sealed bids. Monroe County is committed to continuing to receive and process competitive solicitations while maintaining the health and safety of our employees and those who attend bid openings. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/ physically delivered bids/ proposals/responses WILL NOT be accepted.

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00P.M., on September 3, 2020. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents.

Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: AIPP Biannual Request for Qualifications 09/03/2020 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that

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the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB, please email: omb-purchasing@ monroecounty-fl.gov. The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on September 3, 2020. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,, 4509326156 (New York) +16699006833,, 4509326156 (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 (New York) +1 669 900 6833 (San Jose) Publish: August 6, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

JAMES ERIC HACK Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JAMES ERIC HACK, deceased, whose date of death was June 30, 2020, 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: August 6, 2020 Personal Representative: RICHARD A. HACK 40 High Point Road, Apt 1 Tavernier, FL 33070 Attorney for Personal Representative: Urban J. W. Patterson, Esq. Email: ujwplaw@gmail.com Secondary Email: ujwplawfirm@yahoo.com Florida Bar Number: 382035 Urban J. W. Patterson, P.A. P.O. Box 783 Islamorada, FL 33036 Telephone: 305-664-5065 Publish: August 6 & 13, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

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 FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: August 6, 2020.

Personal Representative: Raven Price 111 East 7th St., Unit B Port Angeles, WA 98362 Attorney for Personal Representative: Tom Woods, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 0525197 116 Porto Salvo Drive Islamorada, Florida 33036 Phone 305.664.2200 Publish: August 6 & 13, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 20-CP-000065-K DIVISION: PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF TIMOTHY J. KEELER Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Timothy J. Keeler, deceased, whose date of death was December 24, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Freeman Justice Center, 302 Fleming 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 on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: August 6, 2020.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Audrey Patrone Peartree Email Address: apeartree@ harrisbeach.com Florida Bar No. 108246 Harris Beach, PLLC 99 Garnsey Road Pittsford, New York 14534 Personal Representative: Paula Ludwig 106 Brookside Circle Greenville, South Carolina 29609 Publish: August 6 & 13, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2020-CP-68-P IN RE: ESTATE OF

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE # 44-2020-CP-000058-P IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM PRICE, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of, WILLIAM PRICE, deceased, whose date of death was 30 March 2020, 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, 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 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2020-CP-040-M IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBERT O’BRIEN, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of ROBERT O’BRIEN, Deceased, whose date of death was May 23, 2020, File Number 2020-CP-040-M, is pending in the Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All persons of whom this notice is served and who have objections that challenge the validity of the will, the qualifications of the petitioner, venue, or jurisdiction of this Court are required to file their objections with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All creditors of the decedent and any other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice 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 DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the 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, DEMANDS AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is July 30, 2020.

Attorney for Personal Representative: JOHN CAMPBELL

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES Florida Bar # 443972 CAMPBELL & MALAFY 10887 Overseas Highway Suite #201 Marathon, Florida 33050 305-743-2492 305-743-2432 (fax) Personal Representative: LINDA PRESZ Care of: CAMPBELL & MALAFY 10887 Overseas Highway Suite #201 Marathon, Florida 33050 305-743-2492 305-743-2432 (fax) Publish: July 30 & August 6, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 20-CP-000050-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY CHARLES VAN HUELE, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Jeffrey Charles Van Huele, deceased, whose date of death was April 5, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division; the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

Personal Representative: Peter Rosasco, CPA 8085 Overseas Highway Marathon, Florida 33050 Attorney for Personal Representative: Nicholas W. Mulick Email Address: reception@ mulicklaw.com Florida Bar No. 0337757 Nicholas W. Mulick P.A. 91645 Overseas Highway Tavernier, Florida 33070 Publish: July 30 & August 6, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 20-CA-000410-K JUDGE: Bonnie J. Helms JOSEPH T. RESOR, III and JENNIFER RESOR Plaintiffs, vs.

ADELINE SCHONECK a/k/a MARY ADELINE SCHONECK, deceased, her unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors,

305.743.0844

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

AUTOS WANTED

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against the aforesaid parties; and all unknown natural persons, if alive, and if dead or not known be dead or alive, their several and respective unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, or other parties claiming by, through or under those unknown natural persons; and the several and respective unknown assigns, successors in interest, trustees or any other person claiming by, through, under or against any named Defendants; and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming under any of the above-named or described Defendants or parties or claiming to have any right, title or interest in and to the lands hereinafter described, Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION TO: ADELINE SCHONECK a/k/a MARY ADELINE SCHONECK, deceased, her unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against the aforesaid parties; and all unknown natural persons, if alive, and if dead or not known be dead or alive, their several and respective unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, or other parties claiming by, through or under those unknown natural persons; and the several and respective unknown assigns, successors in interest, trustees or any other person claiming by, through, under or against any named defendant; and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming under any of the above-named or described defendants or parties or claiming to have any right, title or interest in and to the lands hereinafter described, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Complaint has been filed against you by the Plaintiff in the above-styled court for the purpose of quieting title to the following described property situate and being in Monroe County, Florida: A parcel of land on the Island of Key West and known as part of Lot Six (6), of Square Two (2), Tract Eighteen (18) according to George W. Nichols subdivision of said Tract recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 42 of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, said parcel being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: COMMENCING at the intersection of the Southeasterly right of way line of Seminary Street with the Southwesterly right of way line of Whalton Street (aka Frances Street) and run thence Southeasterly along the Southwesterly right of way line of the said Whalton Street for a distance of 69.37 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue Southeasterly along the Southwesterly right of way line of the said Whalton Street for a distance of 2.63 feet to the Northerly corner of the lands described in Official Record Book 3001 at Page 2459 of the said Public Records of Monroe County, Florida; thence Southwesterly and at right angles along the Northwesterly boundary line of the said lands for a distance of 90.00 feet to the Westerly corner of said lands; thence Northwesterly and at right angles for a distance of 2.63 feet; thence Northeasterly and at right angles for a distance of 90.00 feet back to the Point

of Beginning.

YOU ARE REQUIRED to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Erica H. Sterling, Esq., Spottswood, Spottswood, Spottswood & Sterling, PLLC, Attorney for Plaintiffs, whose address is 500 Fleming Street, Key West, FL 33040, on or before the following date: September 9, 2020, and to file the original with the Clerk of the Court either before service on Plaintiffs’ 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 this 28th day of July, 2020.

Kevin Madok As Clerk of the Court Monroe County, Florida By: Tori Perez As Deputy Clerk Publish: July 30, August 6, 13 & 20, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 20-DR-452-K Division: Family GIRANNE SAINTUS, Petitioner and JEAN LEON NOEL Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: JEAN LEON NOEL Respondent’s last known address: 6500 MALONEY AVENUE, LOT 61, KEY WEST, FL 33040 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: GIRANNE SAINTUS, whose address is B5 8TH AVENUE, KEY WEST, FL 33040, on or before August 31, 2020 and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 530 Whitehead Street, Key West FL 33040 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: None Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address.

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

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information.

Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: July 2, 2020 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Amber Dameron Deputy Clerk Publish: July 30, August 6, 13 & 20, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

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

well under pressure and remain professional in a fast paced environment.

Schedule includes days, nights, weekends and holidays. $14.00 /hour.

Apply at 102401 Overseas Highway, Key Largo

Shelter Bay Marine in Marathon hiring Qualified Mechanics.

Contact Steve at 305-743-7008

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 20-DR-276-P Division: Family DAVID KULKASKI, Petitioner, and GALINA KULKASKI, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: GALINA KULKASKI Respondent’s last known address: 260 SHADY OAK, PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854 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: DAVID KULKASKI, whose address is 311 WOODS AVENUE, TAVERNIER, FL 33070, on or before August 29, 2020 and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 88820 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, PLANTATION KEY, FL 33070 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.

The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: None Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address.

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

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information.

Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: July 28, 2020 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Jennifer Zemmel Deputy Clerk Publish: July 30, August 6, 13 & 20, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

CROSSWORD

EMPLOYMENT Marathon Electric Full-time position available, Experience preferred. Apply in person at 10690 Aviation Boulevard, Marathon or call 305-743-5805 Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center (Tavernier, FL) NOW HIRING: Nonprofit Administrative Assistant $16/hour. Parttime. Looking for a driven worker with a positive attitude and exceptional organizational skills. Job duties include assisting the Executive Director in filing office paperwork, donor database upkeep, data entry, scheduling meetings and programs, maintaining inventory, and collaborating on fundraising efforts.

Send a resume and cover letter to jordan@ keepthemflying.org The Fish House Restaurant now hiring an Assistant Server/Busser Looking for a high energy, highly motivated, reliable person to join our team!

Must be able to work days, nights, weekends and holidays. Duties include bussing tables, taking drink and food orders, cleaning bus tubs, some bartending. Must be 18 years old or over. Must be mature and work well in a fast paced environment. $5.85 per hour plus tips.

Apply at 102401 Overseas Highway, Key Largo The Fish House Restaurant now hiring a Cashier/Host/Hostess Looking for a mature and reliable person to join our team!

Responsibilities include cashiering, making change, ringing guest checks, handling credit card transactions, seating and greeting. Position also includes answering the phone and taking to go orders. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Candidate must be able to work

SOLUTION

Sweet treats while you work. Sweet Savannah's is now hiring a full-time and part-time baker assistants.

No experience needed, will train.

Competitive pay. Please apply in person at 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon or send email to kate@sweetsavannahs.com Looking for Crew Man for Lobster boat in Marathon area. Experience preferred.

Call after 5pm 305-2890792 and leave a message.

City of Marathon - Job Openings: Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee , Street Maintenance, Building Permit Tech and Temporary Utilities Maintenance Worker.

EOE, FULL BENEFITS www.ci.marathon.fl.us Come Join Our Family and Have Fun At Work! Hiring: Host, Hostess & Servers Full &/or part-time. AM & PM Shifts. Apply in person at Castaway Restaurant, end of 15th Street, Oceanside, Marathon or email: lobstercrawl@gmail. com.

Superior Electric Hiring Office Assistant. Must have Quickbooks experience.

Bilingual a plus . Apply in person at 7849 Overseas Highway, Marathon.

PLACE YOUR HELP WANTED AD HERE! Only $25/week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 to place your ad today!

Help wanted - Big Time Bait and Tackle competitive wages and working 15-25 hrs a week.

Contact John 239-209-7682

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

SERVE ON THE OCEAN FT/PT Ocean front private swim club is seeking customer service oriented server. Serve on pool deck, beach and/or bar lounge.

Open year round, 10am 7pm daily. Full time/Part time. Small friendly staff.

Above average hourly wage plus tips. Apply in person or call April (305) 393-0631..

LINE COOK, PT, Perfect second job!

Looking to pick up some extra hours? This is a perfect second job for night time cooks. Position hours (approximately) 123pm. Our Ocean Front Swim Club is open 10am 7pm daily. Located in Key Colony Beach, hourly $15.

Beautiful environment, small friendly staff, open year round.

Apply in person, email resume or call 305 393-0631 ask for April.

Caregiver – Mary Brown.

Over 20 years experience.

Assistance with every day maintenance.

Doctor appointments, meds, bath, sitting, etc.

I have transportation and references. 786-339-5811

HOBBIES/COLLECT. PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches.

Old Model Military Clocks & Watches.

Call 305-743-4578

HOUSING FOR RENT 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 House in Marathon, Gated, Large 2BR/1 1/2 BA, quiet, dock avail for sep fee, drapes/blinds, $1,800/ mo plus util. F/L/S No Pets. Year lease -available Sept 1st. 305-610-8002

Sweet treats while you work!

Sweet Savannah's is now hiring a full-time and part-time baker assistants.

No experience needed, will train. Competitive pay.

Please apply in person at 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon or send email to: kate@sweetsavannahs.com

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • •305.743.0844 HOUSING FOR RENT Conch House in Marathon - 600SF Studio Suite w/ separate dining, walkin closet, kitchen, quiet, dock available for sep fee.

Seasonal - 6 mo furnished all incl. queen bed, $1,850/ mo. Lease - unfurnished $1,250/mo plus utilities.

Furnished all incl util, cable, linen $1,550/mo. F/L/S No Dogs 305-610-8002 3BR/2BA Stilt Home for rent on Duck Key. Long term.

Available August 1st.

Call 3 0 5 - 4 8 1 - 1 3 1 6

BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY HORTICULTURE ASSISTANT Part-time & full-time positions available.

Begins with early morning prep hours with flexible four-day schedules.

Dedicated, responsible personality, outgoing, a good teamplayer and enjoys working with the public.

Offering medical, dental, vision, 401K, Aflac, personal time off & paid vacations.

1316 Duval Street

open daily A F F O R D A B L E 9:00 am to 5:00 pm HOUSING IN MARATHON. Rooms available for short or long term rentals. Single: $720/month; Double: $1,150/month; Plus tax; F/L/S.TheUnits provide anAqueduct Authority is looking for a D.S.O. to perform Florida Keys Ideal option for temporary entry-level, or long termsemi-skilled housing. work, involving the repair and maintenance of FKAA water Furnished with and bunk beds, distribution transmission systems. Employee must ensure safe work practices, full kitchen with all utensils, maintain flow, and test the water supply. Qualifications: H.S. diploma or GED; tables, desks, water coin operated supplemented by 1 yr previous experience training as apositions pipefitter with a public washer & dryer. Residents Part-timeand/or and full-time available shareutility, construction the kitchen, comp, or plumbing company.

Must have a valid FL CDL “A” for Gift Shop and Gallery sales.license bathroom and dining 12 mos of hire date. Must obtain a FDEP Level 3 license w/in 18 mos of hire date. areas.w/in Linens, towels, Friendly, outgoing personality consumables are with not Salary: $19.80/hr. excellent benefits.

Location: Middle Keys. Apply online provided. For information: with a proven track record preferred.

Bob at: http://www.fkaa.com/employment.htm Brayman 305Flexible five-day schedules.

743-5929 bbrayman@ EEO, VPE, ADA hallsdiving.com

SALES ASSOCIATE

Offering medical, dental, vision, 401K, Aflac, personal time off & paid vacations.

1316 Duval Street open daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR

SERVICE MANAGER / DIESEL MECHANIC – KEY WEST

Monroe County School District

New facility on Stock Island opens in July Salary Range up to $35.43 Experience Required, Certification Preferred, Must Obtain CDL class B license with P and S endorsements Apply online: www.keysschools.com For more information call 305-293-1400 ext. 53400

DIESEL ENGINE MECHANIC NEEDED FULL TIME – KEY WEST Monroe County School District

Marina Attendant Engineers/Grounds Administrative Asst. to Engineering Staff Accountant Front Desk Agents/PBX Housekeeping Supervisor Housekeeping Line Cook –Daytime/Evening Bartender Food Runner/Busser Host/Hostess Servers Outgoing, friendly, open availability, flexible, will train, great benefits.

New facility on Stock Island opens in July Salary Range up to $25.63 Experience Required, Certification Preferred, Must Obtain CDL class B license with P and S endorsements Apply online: www.keysschools.com For more information call 305-293-1400 ext. 53400

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED! Monroe County School District

Salary: $19.80/hour Location: Lower Keys

The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is looking for a D.S.O. to perform entry-level, semi-skilled work, involving the repair and maintenance of FKAA water distribution and transmission systems. Employee must ensure safe work practices, maintain water flow, and test the water supply. Qualifications: H.S. diploma or GED; supplemented by 1 yr previous experience and/or training as a pipefitter with a public utility, construction comp, or plumbing company. Must have a valid FL CDL “A” license w/in 12 mos of hire date. Must obtain a FDEP Level 3 license w/in 18 mos of hire date.

Salary: $19.80/hr. with excellent benefits.

Location: Middle Keys. Apply online at: http://www.fkaa.com/employment.htm EEO, VPE, ADA

NOW HIRING

Salary $17.15 – $24.15/hour Key West, Sugarloaf, Marathon and Upper Keys (4 work locations) No Experience Required, Benefits, CDL Training Provided – work as a Bus Aide while training, Full Time or Flexible, Part Time Hours - 6 to 9 am or 1 or 2 to 5 pm Apply online: www.keysschools.com

Apply in person Monday-Friday 9a-5p at: Postcard Inn Beach Resort & Marina 84001 Overseas Highway, Islamorada Or send your resume to: Recruitment@holidayisle.com

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

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

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

DAYCARE TEACHER Grace Jones Daycare is a well-respected day care facility in Marathon looking for additional staff. We are dedicated to providing memorable experiences, quality child care, and excellent learning opportunities. This is YOUR opportunity to join our team of energetic and friendly teachers. We are looking for a caring, qualified, and professional full time teacher to join us in creating a positive learning environment. If you are, or wish to become, a qualified and passionate early childhood teacher, call the Executive Director, Kelly Ullrich, at 305-743-6064 during normal work hours.

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

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

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

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC && LEGAL NOTICES • • 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICES 305.743.0844 The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. a division of

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

NOW HIRING RESTAURANT HOST SERVERS BARTENDERS FOOD RUNNER PUBLIC AREA ATTENDANT HOUSEMEN ROOM ATTENDANTS BELLMEN LINE COOK SOUS CHEF BAKER APPLY AT:

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

IS HIRING! KEY WEST

Case Manager (Forensic) Substance Abuse Counselor Behavioral Health Therapist (Children) Front Desk Specialist

MARATHON

Care Coordinator Behavioral Health Therapist (Children) RNs and LPNs (3 shifts) (PT& FT) Peer Support Specialist Drop In Technician (PT) Research Assistant *Assisted Living Night Monitor (FREE HOUSING!) *Assisted Living Direct Care Worker (PT) *Behavioral Health Technicians (3 shifts) (PT/FT)

*No experience necessary. Will train.

A caring heart & helpful hands required.

Ability to work some evening or weekend shifts a plus. If you’ve wanted to get into the medical field but don’t have the education, this is the job for you!

bungalowskeylargo.com/careers

Background and drug screen req.

GREAT BENEFITS!

Bungalows Key Largo is an EOE

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

THEME: WHO SAID IT? ACROSS 1. Involuntary twitch 6. World’s oldest national broadcaster 9. Pilgrimage to Mecca 13. Pacific island greeting 14. “____ the ramparts...”

15. Prefix relating to sun 16. Not so crazy 17. Maiden name indicator 18. Greet the day 19. Mentally prepared for something scary 21. *”There’s no place like home” 23. Liveliness 24. Answer to this clue, e.g.

25. Winter bug 28. Hatha or bikram 30. Incense burner, in a church 35. Bubonic plague spreaders 37. Bottle plug 39. Part of TNT 40. Bad luck predictor 41. *”D’oh!”

43. Cleopatra’s necklace 44. Red Cross supply 46. Have supper 47. Female crab, or crybaby in Australia 48. Belonging to Cree, e.g.

50. Byproduct of combing wool 52. Be nosey 53. Spilled the beans 55. Band booking 57. *”I have always depended on the kindness of strangers” 61. *”The caged bird sings of freedom” 65. Acoustic output 66. Polar toy-maker 68. Oodles 69. *”Everyone wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be Cary Grant.”

70. “Funny or ____” 71. Tutor’s student 72. Withered 73. Use a Singer, e.g.

74. Not be frugal

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aylee Lansden brims with confidence as she glances at her artwork drawing of her favorite actress, Vanessa Morgan in the show “Riverdale.� It’s one of many pieces she’s created since taking up art.

The young Upper Keys student, who enters sixth grade at Plantation Key School, took up drawing at an early age.

She says she took more of an interest around third grade. Art is one of Lansden’s passions, and it clearly shows as she discusses her work and what she’s preparing to do next. Along with paper, she also uses her iPad as another medium for her work. “I do something new every day,� she says. “I can’t even count how many I’ve drawn and painted.�

Lissa Lansden, her mother, says her daughter holds quite the talent. “I’m absolutely blessed to have her. She’s just the perfect child.�

The Weekly recently sat down to learn more about Caylee, her passion and how she goes about her work.

What kind of pieces do you like to

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create? I mainly like to draw humans and paint landscapes.

How long would you say it usually takes you to finish a piece? It takes a couple hours. It’s a little longer and harder on the iPad when you have a stylus in your hand.

How do you come up with your ideas? What’s your next project? I usually go on Pinterest or search Google to find my ideas. I think I might do another one of my favorite actresses.

Where do you see yourself going with your art passion? I want to do it as a side job. I want to have a main job and have this as a side job and a hobby.

When you’re not drawing and painting, what are you doing? I like to play with friends. I also like to game, dance and go to the skate park.

Are you excited to go back to school? Yes, I am. I miss seeing people and going to art class. With sixth grade, you get to switch classes. So I’m excited about that (when classes return to inperson).

Besides art, what other subjects are you interested in? I like history and science class. I definitely love history.

Have a favorite movie/ TV show? I like to watch “Outer Banks.� For movies, I just watched “It.� I just started watching those. I’m going through a horror movie phase.

Do you have a favorite spot you like to go to? This little beach by my house.

Do you think you’ll stay in the Keys after school? I would at least like to stay in Florida, maybe not in the Keys, but somewhere in Florida.

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The young artist also uses her iPad to draw.

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