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EXPERIENCE COUNTS! MARK GREGG * Islamorada Village Council 2000-2004 Mayor, Vice Mayor, Councilman * Islamorada Land Planning Agency 2000-2002 and current member since 2018 * Achievable Housing Committee current member since 2017 * Florida Bay Forever Founding Board Member

Islamorada Council Members Mike Forster, Deb Gillis and Jim Mooney ALL agree: "Mark Gregg is the most experienced, most knowledgeable and most qualified candidate for Seat 2 of the Village Council.

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS VIOLENT CRIMES IN Monroe County AT AN ALL TIME LOW Total Reported Violent Index Crimes, Monroe County, Florida,

by Offense and Year. Updated 06/2020 Year 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Population 83,401 83,789 84,743 85,646 87,030 79,589 80,588 81,140 80,537 81,236 82,413 80,510 78,987 76,081 77,925 76,887 72,670 72,897 73,560 74,044 74,206 76,047 76,889 73,940 76,212

Murder 1 1 5 5 1 3 3 2 5 1 1 1 4 4 3 6 3 3 2 0 2 2 9 2 2

Rape 33 34 38 48 26 38 40 38 32 47 46 46 40 45 31 32 26 36 35 28 35 33 19 29 36

Robbery 122 87 74 85 35 105 111 100 97 91 69 103 68 90 80 82 68 66 52 61 30 33 29 23 34

Aggravated Total Violent Assault Index Crime 374 530 462 584 495 612 427 565 282 344 413 559 350 504 311 451 266 400 307 446 230 346 292 442 321 433 250 389 293 407 220 340 254 351 276 381 294 383 295 384 290 357 213 281 235 292 210 264 210 282

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000 Population 635.5 697.0 722.2 659.7 395.3 702.4 625.4 555.8 496.7 549.0 419.8 549.0 548.2 511.3 522.3 442.2 483.0 522.7 520.7 518.6 481.1 369.5 379.8 357.0 370.0

SOURCE: Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Crime in Florida, Florida uniform crime report, 1995-2019 [Computer program].

Tallahassee, FL: FDLE. Florida Statistical Analysis Center.

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NUMBER OF THE WEEK The number of students in the Monroe County School District who have been infected with COVID-19 since the start of October. This week, eight new cases were reported. Coral Shores High School has the most cases with six students. Marathon Middle High School has three cases. There are also three teachers — one each at Horace O’Bryant, Poinciana and Sigsbee — who have coronavirus, and two district staff members. To learn more, visit keysschools.com and click on the COVID-19 Dashboard link on the left side of the page.

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ampaign contributions — from the thousands to the millions — generated numerous television ads and political mailers, which piled inside mailboxes. Text messages crammed cellphone inboxes, and candidate signs were seen just about everywhere along U.S. 1.

Funds garnered by the campaigns flew in a presidential election year that, to date, has seen a 52% voter turnout in Monroe County.

Early votes total 10,610, and vote-bymail counts are at 19,503 as of Oct. 27.

According to latest campaign finance reports, a contentious race for the U.S. House’s 26th District saw the most dollars raised between the campaigns for Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell and Republican challenger and current Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez. Contributions for Mucarsel-Powell’s run totaled $5.7 million, while Gimenez gathered just over $1.7 million in campaign contributions. As of Oct. 14, Mucarsel-Powell’s camp spent $5.5 million. Gimenez’s campaign spent around $1.6 million.

At the state level, hundreds of thousands of dollars paid for ads, mailers and other campaign commu-

nication in races for the Florida State Senate’s 39th District, which covers Monroe County and south MiamiDade, and the Florida State House’s 120th District, which represents the Keys and portions of Miami-Dade.

Republican state senate candidate Ana Maria Rodriguez received a little over $812,300 in campaign contributions, while Democrat Javier Fernandez’s campaign received around $501,000.

The campaigns for Republican state house candidate Jim Mooney and Democratic candidate Clint Barras each raised around $253,000.

Republican incumbent and current State Attorney Dennis Ward secured just over $91,822 in campaign contributions, while Democratic challenger Donald Barrett’s campaign received a little more than $27,900.

Republican Craig Cates’ campaign raised the most funds among Monroe County Commission candidates running for seats at $125,043.

Cates is running for Monroe County Commission’s District 1, which covers Key West, against Democrat Annalise Mannix, whose campaign received just over $23,000 in campaign contributions.

The Republican candidate for District 5, Mike Forster, raised the second most among county commission candidates with just over $57,000,

followed by the campaign for current District 3 commissioner, Democrat Heather Carruthers, with a little more than $26,960.

Forster is running against Jose Peixoto, a non-party affiliate, whose campaign raised around $9,400.

Carruthers is squaring off against Republican Eddie Martinez, whose campaign garnered $12,600 in campaign contributions.

Campaign funds have also been flying in the races for Islamorada Village Council. Seat 2 candidate Cheryl Meads, a former council member, raised $92,733 to date.

The next closest is Meads’ opponent, Mark Gregg, with around $18,500 in contributions received.

In Seat 3, Joseph “Buddy” Pinder’s campaign raised around $14,900 while Jenny Bell-Thomson’s campaign received $10,745. In Seat 5, contributions for Larry Zettwoch’s campaign are around $14,200 while David Webb’s campaign has received just over $5,400.

In Seat 1, Pete Bacheler’s campaign raised around $9,100 while Frank Lavin’s campaign raised around $8,400.

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NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2020 Monroe County Certified Tax Roll has been received from the Monroe County Property Appraisers and is now open for collection in the offices of the Monroe County Tax Collector. Taxes are collected for the following: All Monroe County Taxing Authorities All Municipalities within Monroe County All Special Taxing Districts South Florida Water Management District Collection begins on November 1, 2020 at the following locations: KEY WEST

Historic Truman School, 1200 Truman Ave., Ste. #101 - 295-5000 Monday thru Friday 8:00AM - 4:45PM

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Sub Courthouse, 3015 Overseas Hwy. - 289-6034 Monday thru Friday 8:00AM - 4:45PM

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DISCOUNTS ARE ALLOWED AS FOLLOW: NOVEMBER 4% | DECEMBER 3% | JANUARY 2% | FEBRUARY1% MONROE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS P.O. BOX 1129, KEY WEST, FL. 33041-1129

VICE MAYOR DEB GILLIS Islamorada Village Councilwoman for 8 years, Resident 27 years Islamorada needs Council people who understand the Keys.

• People who are dedicated to our cause, not their cause.

• People who will sacrifice time and energy.

• People who will listen to and tell both sides of the story.

• People who are willing to make tough decisions for the good of the community, not a small vocal group.

• People who will agree to disagree and then support the will of the Council.

• Islamorada is not the place for name calling or dirty politics.

• We need leaders who stand by their goals and not attack others.

Past Councils have worked very hard to stay on track to make Islamorada successful. We got the community up and running after Irma and kept all of us safe during the early days of the Pandemic.

ISLAMORADA is a unique place to live and work.

I support local candidates that I know and trust: Pete, Mark, Jenny, Larry VOTE LOCAL Political ad paid for and approved by Deb Gillis, PO Box 484 Islamorada, Fl 33036.

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FOR MONROE COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 I have been a resident of the Keys for ten years, married to my wife, Maria, for 28 years, and we have 4 girls. As a life-long Republican, I believe in America and the U.S. Constitution, small business entrepreneurship, less government interference and lower taxes.

MY PRIORITIES AS YOUR COUNTY COMMISSIONER ARE TO: Listen to the residents’ concerns.

Manage with fiscal responsibility.

Protect our environment and quality of life.

Promote workforce housing.

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• Former Chief Assistant State Attorney of Monroe County • Former Division Chief, Upper Keys State Attorney’s Office • 24 years experience as criminal trial lawyer • Private law practice (12 years) • Over 50 jury trials • Florida Bar Grievance Committee (2007-2009)

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ISLAMORADA CANDIDATE

QUESTION OF THE WEEK FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS, RUNNING MEETINGS JIM McCARTHY

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our seats are up for grabs on the Islamorada dais in this year’s election, with current council members either running for other offices, terming out or choosing not to seek reelection. As a result, new faces will be seen come November.

This is the final candidate question forum by the Upper Keys Weekly, which for the last several weeks has posed a question to each candidate in the race on a village issue. To view those responses, visit keysweekly.com and search “Islamorada council election.”

Candidates were asked to answer the following two questions as they relate to village business and conducting council meetings. Candidates had the opportunity to respond to each question in 100 words or less. (Answers are as submitted.)

If elected, what will be the first order of business that you'll bring when a new council convenes for the first time?

If elected and chosen as mayor, how would you run the council meetings?

SEAT 1 PETE BACHELER The first order of business should be to get started on the documents required to obtain the Village Manager’s applications. Then the staff should put out the newspaper ad for the manager opening.

A committee of local volunteers from the Village should be set up to review the applications. The committee will pare down the applicants to the final 3-5 persons best qualified for the position. Those selects will go to the Council to interview in person. Upon completion, the Council in a public hearing will choose the new Village manager.

I would run the Council hearings by following the agenda promulgated by the planning director, Village Manager, Village attorney, and other staff members as required for the hearing. The outline form works well.

The management of the meeting is a little more complicated. Time management is the most important and includes the time of the public speakers and individual council members. Control is the key issue here as runaway speakers or council members waste the time of all concerned. Only two candidates have this experience.

FRANK LAVIN I would start the process to repeal Ordinance 20-02.

I would like to incorporate a half hour of community interaction before starting the formal meeting. I would ask that council members have read through the entire agenda and have done all their due diligence, before voting on the items presented. Run the meetings as if you were running a multi-million dollar corporation.

SEAT 2 CHERYL MEADS My first order of business when the new council convenes would be to have a discussion about the replacement of the city manager, the halting of the pedestrian bridge construction, repeal of Ordinance 20-02 , a discussion about the standing committees of the Village and their membership composition, ways to increase the amount of affordable housing units in the community, and restoring transparency by ensuring that all meeting minutes and videos are placed online.

If chosen as Mayor, I would run the meetings in an efficient manner such that public comment and resident input is prioritized and not limited. I want to work to ensure that the voice of the residents is not silenced or forced to wait hours to be heard on a particular item.

MARK GREGG I will ask the Council to concentrate on solving our affordable housing crisis. I’ll ask the Council to begin the process of planning how we can best use the 300 new workforce rental units allocated to the Village by the state. I’ll ask the Council to begin the process of adopting a new ordinance that allows homeowners to use existing enclosed living space as an Accessory Dwelling Unit as allowed under Florida Law. I’ll ask the Council to consider changes to our land development regulations to make it easier for business owners to create on site employee housing.

Having served as Mayor during my first term on the Council, I learned that a careful balance between business like efficiency and careful consideration for public input is the best approach.

Relaxing formalities and increasing opportunities for public comment is essential so that everyone has a full and fair opportunity to be heard. Controversial items should be set aside for a special call meeting.

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SEAT 3 JENNY BELLTHOMSON I would call for a charter review committee.

I am not qualified to be mayor; I would hope we elect someone with more than just a couple years of experience on the council so that person could be appointed mayor. I would, however, continue the board’s practice of encouraging citizen input and ask that items be time certain as often as possible. I would want meetings to be available through all different types of media even when face-toface meetings are allowed again, and I would ask that accommodations be made for those who are hearing impaired, whether through live closed-captioning or enhanced volume capabilities.

BUDDY PINDER

If elected I will suggest we have a workshop to discuss how we move forward quickly and efficiently with the issues that the community cares about and how we can change issues that are problems to the community.

If chosen as mayor I sure would make certain that the residents of Islamorada know they are extremely important to the council, give them much time and respect, provide more opportunities for them to voice opinions and get involved with the local government. They know what makes Islamorada special to the families here. We need to listen.

SEAT 5 DAVID WEBB The agenda for the new council members will be daunting. Project reviews, Village Manager search, continuing fall-out from the pandemic all must be addressed in a timely manner. As someone who has taken the reins of organizations from others in the past, there are some protocols I feel are critical to establish the trust and respect of the citizens of our community. First and foremost, a careful review of actual Village expenditures compared to budget projections along with a look at the last audit will be essential.

In addition, any substantiated inappropriate access given to individuals with business coming before council must be examined.

The primary function of the monthly council meeting is to conduct formal and required business and to develop guidance for the Village staff. Public comment is required but offers very little chance for residents to provide timely input. If elected it is my intention to reach out to the community on a regular basis prior to making decisions about significant projects. Townhall type gatherings where people can speak freely and express support for or against proposals before the council as well as referendums where appropriate are needed to provide elected officials and the citizens they represent the ability to form real consensus.

LARRY ZETTWOCH For some time, it has concerned me that we have five open seats and an Interim Village Manager.

When elected, I will make a motion in the initial meeting to begin proceedings to commence a review of the Village Charter and associated code to update election proceedings for future elections to provide direction regarding the death of candidates; and, in the interest of organizational stability, stagger council elections so that we never again have five council seats up for election concurrently.

Having attended meetings for over a year and observing empty chambers two-thirds of the way through proceedings, I think it will be important to manage the meeting agenda time constraints more effectively. It is important that members of the public who want to participate in their government by attending meetings do not become discouraged and dissuaded from participating because meetings are simply too long. Shorter meetings would provide better, more reliable access to residents. I’ve also recently come to appreciate the role Zoom can play in resident access to participation.

That will become a staple moving forward.

Hear 4 U launches ‘Hear 4 the Holidays’ On Nov. 1, Dr. Michelle Couture-Souvenir and Hear 4 U Audiology will launch “Hear 4 the Holidays,” where someone will win a complimentary pair of hearing aids and premium care.

This is one way in which Couture-Souvenir and Hear 4 U Audiology are giving back this holiday season in Monroe County where clinics are located. Local residents are invited to nominate someone they believe would benefit from better hearing at www.heardrmichelle.com/competition and www. hear4uaudiology.com/competition throughout November. The competition will finish on Nov. 30, with the winner then invited to a comprehensive hearing assessment and a personalized fitting.

“We feel so privileged to serve people across South Florida, and ‘Hear 4 the Holidays’ will let us help someone hear with clarity for years to come,” said Couture-Souvenir, owner of Dr. Michelle and Hear 4 U Audiology. “We know the pandemic has made it difficult for people to prioritize hearing care. But the holiday season is a time when everyone should be able to enjoy precious moments with their loved ones.

“Hearing aids have the power to dramatically improve someone’s perception of sounds, letting them become full members of their community, often after long periods of feeling isolated,” she continued.

“The widespread use of face masks, which prevent lip reading, has led many to realize that they have a hearing loss during the pandemic.”

Recently, researchers have highlighted how the coronavirus can affect hearing more directly.

Recent reports and research – from the U.S. and the UK – show that the virus can cause sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL), where a person loses hearing almost instantly.

As a result, it’s vital that people take a comprehensive hearing assessment during their coronavirus recovery period and seek urgent assistance if they witness sudden deafness.

Couture-Souvenir is accepting in-person consultations at her Key West clinic, as well as offering her non-contact virtual appointments service, which she created at the start of the pandemic.

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LAWSUIT VOLUNTARILY DISMISSED IN ISLAMORADA’S SEAT 4 CASE

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6 BOXES TO CHECK

EXPLANATION OF THE STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS ON THE BALLOT Florida voters will have a say on six constitutional amendments, one of which governs how constitutional amendments must be presented to voters.

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lawsuit filed against the Monroe County Elections Office that sought to have ballots counted in the race for Islamorada’s seat 4 was voluntarily dismissed by plaintiff Eric Carlson.

Carlson filed a notice of voluntary dismissal without prejudice on Oct. 21 in the case that was filed in the 16th Judicial Circuit Court in the Upper Keys on Sept. 22. The lawsuit requested the county elections office and the elections supervisor count all votes cast in Islamorada’s seat 4 race between Henry Rosenthal and the late Ken Davis in the November general election. Davis qualified for the election before the Aug. 11 deadline, as did Rosenthal.

On Sept. 12, Davis died after suffering from heart failure and massive stroke. He was elected to the dais in 2018 and had recently served as vice mayor. He was seeking re-election.

With Davis’ death, R. Joyce Griffin, county elections supervisor, told the Weekly that votes cast in the race would not be counted. A notice went out to village voters informing them that a “candidate in the race for the office of Village Council Seat 4 has passed away, resulting in an unopposed candidate.” The notice went on to state that a vote cast in the race will not change the outcome as the remaining candidate is deemed by law to be elected for that race.

The lawsuit contended that neither death, incapacity nor disqualification of a candidate is referenced in Florida statute as instances resulting in creating an unopposed candidate. Carlson’s lawsuit requested an emergency hearing. The case was sent to Circuit Judge Tim Koenig in Key West, who reviewed the pleadings and determined on Sept. 25 that an emergency hearing wasn’t necessary.

A 12-page response by County Attorney Bob Shillinger, who represented the elections office and the elections supervisor, on Sept. 24 asked the court to dismiss the matter. Within the defense’s response, it was stated that had the village charter complied with Florida statute by having a provision that spelled out the process for addressing the circumstance at hand, there would be no controversy.

“Unfortunately, the village charter is silent on this point,” the response stated. “In the absence of direction provided by clear language in the charter, the supervisor has turned to Florida law and guidance from the Division of Elections.”

The defense’s response alluded to a 1953 Florida Supreme Court ruling that “when votes are cast for a person known by the voters to be deceased, they shall be treated as void and thrown away and are not to be counted in determining the result of the election.”

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n recent years, Florida voters have faced a slew of constitutional amendments. In 2018, there were a dozen. In 2016, there were four. In 2020, Florida voters are expected to check the box on 6 amendments.

There are pros and cons to deciding state law this way. According to Florida TaxWatch, amendments to the state’s constitution are used as a substitute for legislation. Proponents of amendments say they are needed because the legislature can take too long to pass new law.

Voters will be the judge. (Literally, take a look at amendment 4.)

AMENDMENT 1 Citizenship requirement to vote in Florida elections The two key phrases are “every citizen” and “only a citizen.”

Right now, the constitution guarantees the right to vote to “every citizen of the United States.” The state constitution would be revised to “only a citizen.” It doesn’t really matter, though, because noncitizens are already barred from voting under Florida law.

AMENDMENT 2 Raising Florida’s Minimum Wage This amendment would gradually increase Florida’s minimum wage from the current $8.56 an hour (or $5.54 for tipped employees) to $15 an hour by 2026. Under the proposed initiative, minimum wages increase but the tip credit remains constitutionally frozen at $3.02. This results in doubled labor cost to employers ($15 minus $3.02 = $11.98/hour).

AMENDMENT 3 All voters vote in primary elections for state legislature, governor and cabinet If it passes, every voter gets to put a check next to his or her favorite candidate in the primary election, regardless of party affiliation, and the top two vote getters face off in the general election.

The amendment would apply only to state officials — legislature, governor and cabinet positions such as attorney general. Currently, Florida has a closed primary system. For example, only Democrats can vote for Democratic candidates in the primary election.

AMENDMENT 4 Voter approval of constitutional amendments If passed, future constitutional amendments or revisions would need to be approved by 60% or more of voters.

It would also require the amendment to appear on two ballots (different election years) to pass, instead of one.

AMENDMENT 5 Limitation on homestead assessments The homestead assessment — also known as the Save Our Homes benefit — would give homeowners three years to transfer tax breaks to a new property.

Currently, the law only gives homeowners two years to transfer the tax credit.

AMENDMENT 6 Ad valorem discount for spouses of certain deceased veterans who had permanent, combat-related disabilities.

If passed: When a veteran with combat-related disabilities dies, the homestead property tax discounts would carry over to the spouse until he or she remarries or sells the property. If the spouse sells the home, the same discount could carry over to the next property.

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Ana Maria Rodriguez: A CHAMPION FOR THE FLORIDA KEYS “I understand the challenges facing the Florida Keys. That's why I'll fight to protect its natural resources and quality of life.”

– Ana Maria Rodriguez Voted for record funding for water quality projects to benefit South Florida, the Everglades, and Florida Bay Voted for marine science funding to combat red tide and harmful algal blooms Voted for programs to convert septic to sewer to reduce pollution from leaching septic tanks Voted to help municipal water utilities to invest in upgrades to aging infrastructure to reduce sewage spills and discharges that harm our estuaries and coral reefs

Ana Maria Rodriguez She's One of Us Paid political advertisement paid for by Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee, 2640-A Mitcham Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308.

The Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee endorses and urges you to vote for Ana Maria Rodriguez, Ileana Garcia, and Gayle Harrell.

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ELECT PETE BACHELER FOR VILLAGE COUNCIL SEAT 1 EARLY VOTING BEGINS OCTOBER 19 8:30AM TO 5:30 PM. Drop Boxes for returning vote by mail ballots are at all 5 early voting sites.

COMMON SENSE FOR AN UNCOMMON COMMUNITY peteforcouncil.com Dedicated to fulfilling the Mission of Islamorada by protecting and supporting our unique natural resources, preserving and improving life in the Village of Islamorada while planning for the future to ensure our quality of life.

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Florida Bay. IAN WILSON/Keys Weekly File Photo

NONPROFIT LAUNCHES VIRTUAL PADDLE TO SEND WATER SOUTH

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local nonprofit is launching a virtual paddle to support sending much-needed water south to Florida Bay. “Send it South” is both a solution and call-to-action for Islamorada-based nonprofit Florida Bay Forever Save Our Waters. It is the solution to the woes of a perpetually parched bay, and has been the singular phrase to call for expedited Everglades restoration and change the status quo in water management. In the case of the Send it South Challenge, the phrase takes on the new meaning of a virtual month-long paddling fundraiser to benefit the organization and raise awareness for Florida Bay. “There are billions of gallons of water currently being discharged from Lake Okeechobee that are not being stored, cleaned and conveyed south to Everglades National Park and Florida Bay,” said Executive Director Emma Haydocy.

“There is no better time to launch the virtual Send it South Challenge for our supporters to echo calls to send water south and paddle for a healthy estuary.”

The Send it South Challenge is a month-long virtual paddle race with the goal of paddling 26 miles between Nov. 15 and Dec. 15. The distance mirrors the mileage from Flamingo to the Upper Keys and represents how connected the

Florida Keys are to Florida Bay and the greater Everglades. November and December mark the early dry season transition for the subtropical ecosystem and signify the last chance to build resilience for the estuary before the long dry down.

“Florida Bay Forever was born from the devastating impacts of the seagrass die-off event of 2015.

While the momentum has shifted in the direction of Everglades restoration, there is still much work to be done to ensure that we have a hydrated and healthy bay for future generations,” said board president Capt. Steve Friedman. “We are thrilled to host an event that gets people out on the water to raise awareness for a great cause.”

There are three course options depending on paddling experience, ranging from 3.5 to 99 miles. Registration is $45 per paddler. Proceeds from registration will fund Florida Bay Forever’s ongoing ecosystem restoration education and outreach initiatives. More information is at floridabayforever.org/send-itsouth-challenge or from Haydocy at 786-572-7051, or via email to info@floridabayforever.org.

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BLUEPRINT DEVELOPMENT Public comment on updated restoration plan not expected until spring 2021 JIM McCARTHY

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pdates to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s Restoration Blueprint aren’t expected to go back to the public for comment until 2021.

More than a thousand comments were gathered from the blueprint’s release on Aug. 20, 2019, up to a public input deadline of Jan. 30, 2020. The sanctuary, which spans from south of Miami to Dry Tortugas, contains seagrass beds, coral reef colonies, mangrove-fringed islands and marine species.

The blueprint looks to address the threats of hurricanes, disease, rising ocean temperatures and human interactions, through management activities, boundary expansions and marine regulations. Four alternatives are outlined in the blueprint, with alternative 3 being the sanctuary officials’ preferred option.

On Oct. 20, Beth Dieveney, policy analyst for the sanctuary, provided a brief update on the blueprint to Sanctuary Advisory Council members. Development of a draft rule and updated management plan is underway, with further vetting and clearing through the sanctuary expected to be complete by spring 2021.

Since receiving the final comments, Sarah Fangman, sanctuary superintendent, said officials have been going over every comment and proposal and evaluating the input received from the public and agencies.

“What you will see when that (updated management plan) comes out is the reflection of comments received,” she said.

“We have come up with some proposals we are now vetting with state partners and our own agency.”

From the initial information received back, Fangman said not all are 100% in agreement with proposals such as regulations and boundaries.

“We do have a few items still we are discussing, negotiating where we ultimately will land on some of those issues,” she said.

“That is when we will call it final

Sanctuary Superintendent Sarah Fangman, along with sanctuary staff Andy Bruckner and Beth Dieveney, responded to over 2 hours’ worth of questions from the audience on Oct. 7, 2019 at Coral Shores High School auditorium. TIFFANY DUONG/Keys Weekly

internally and run it through a final vetting process before going to the public.”

In Key West, concerns were raised during an October 2019 forum regarding changes to popular recreational areas such as Snipe Point and Marvin Key. The sanctuary emphasized in an informational brochure that, “NOAA is not proposing to limit access to backcountry shallows and sandbars where there is historical recreational use, such as at Snipe Point and Marvin Key.” In the Upper Keys, boaters expressed their displeasure during a forum last year over the idea of closing Carysfort and Sombrero reefs.

Fangman admitted in her presentation that the original proposal was not clear about what “limited entry” means with regard to local access.

She said the absence of that language has led people to conclude that “we meant to ban local people. And that’s not what we want at all. That’s not our intention.”

Residential concerns were raised over proposed no-motor zones on the oceanside of Marathon, which runs from Vaca Cut to Tingler Island and is

bisected by 10 channels.

With concerns came support for protecting and preserving resources that bring one million visitors to the Keys every year and generate more than $4 billion in tourist dollars. Elizabeth Jolin, local captain and member of Florida Bay Forever, said the Keys are experiencing a paradigm shift caused by a serious decline in the health of natural resources.

“Change is painful and almost always inconvenient — but we know that the alternative, in this case, would be worse,” she wrote during a Weekly forum last year regarding the Restoration Blueprint.

C.J. Sweetman, regional wildlife and fisheries scientist for Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation’s marine fisheries management, told SAC members on Oct. 20 that they’re continuing to move forward on a draft rule regarding spawning aggregation management near Western Dry Rocks. It’s expected to go before the FWC Commission in December.

“We’ll be providing a recommendation for proposed management action at Western Dry Rocks during that time,” he said. “I’m unsure of the exact

nature of what it is going to be, but it will be more than likely a seasonal closure of some sort at this location.

We are still working with stakeholders to evaluate potential months that can be considered, which would give us so to speak the best bang for our buck over there to maximize the benefit for protecting this area.”

Workshops in the Keys are expected in 2021 to garner stakeholder feedback.

Based on public and agency input received, Dieveney said there are agreements on the need for more mooring buoys and channel markers, habitat restoration, enforcement and education and outreach.

“These are areas of the draft management plan that we are taking a careful look at and will be further updating and fleshing these elements,” she said.

Dieveney said other major topics heard through the process include managing visitor-use areas, responding more rapidly to the threats facing natural resources and being more effective in real-time management.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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BRIEFLY

County awaits state guidance for second round of funding for small businesses and nonprofits The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners approved a second round of $1 million in CARES Act assistance for small businesses that have been hurt by COVID-19. The Monroe County CARES Business Assistance Program consists of a one-time fixed-amount grant to qualifying Monroe County-based small businesses with up to 25 employees to aid in their recovery from COVID-19 interruptions.

The application period will be announced pending potential further guidance from the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) regarding the CARES Act funding regulations, which is expected to be announced in the next week. The county will keep those interested in the program updated as more is learned. In the meantime, should a business wish to pre-prepare required documents, unless guidance from FDEM changes, the requirements can be viewed at www.monroecounty-fl.gov/bizcares.

Business grant amounts will be based on the number of the applicant’s employees as of Feb. 29, 2020. They are as follows: • Self-employed, sole proprietors (1 employee): $2,500 • 2-10 employees: $5,000 • 11-25 employees: $7,500 Small businesses throughout Monroe County, unincorporated and throughout the cities, are eligible.

Applications will be accepted and funded based on when a fully completed application is received until the funds are expended on a first-come, first-serve basis. The application period will be made live after receiving FDEM guidance. Round 2 will done completely with an online application.

Businesses or business owners funded in the first round are not eligible for a second grant or additional funding for any other business they may own as the county would like to help as many affected businesses as possible. Businesses that applied but were not funded in the first round can reapply in the second round.

“We cannot stress enough how important it is to read the Frequently Asked Questions document and to turn in a fully completed application,” said Legislative Affairs Director Lisa Tennyson, citing the many applications that had missing required documents and were not funded in Round 1.

Local chambers of commerce also offered to help any local businesses in their area with application questions, even if they are not members.

In the first round, Monroe County released all $1 million to 259 small local businesses that were affected by COVID-19. Businesses received grants based on completed applications submitted on a firstcome, first-serve basis. The application period was open from Sept.

5-21 with 577 total applications. Funded businesses included retail, food, galleries, charter fishing, salons, photographers, pool service, and fitness centers.

The commissioners also approved a grant program for COVID19-affected nonprofits that will be announced later this month pending guidance for the FDEM. To be eligible, local nonprofits must be located and serve in Monroe County, and have been in continuous service, excluding any COVID-19-related closures, in the Florida Keys since at least March 1, 2018. More details to follow as they become available.

Monroe County CARES Act funding has also earmarked $315,000 for food assistance programs and pantries throughout the Keys for: Star of the Sea Foundation.

Metropolitan Community Church.

Florida Keys Outreach Coalition.

Burton Memorial United Methodist Church.

Healthy Start Coalition (baby food and nursing supplies).

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Founders Park presents ‘Spooktacular Snapshot’ The village of Islamorada’s Founders Park is presenting “Spooktacular Snapshot” for Upper Keys residents to get into the Halloween spirit, with three categories that include Howl-o-Ween Pets, Pumpkin patch (best pumpkin carving) and best costume. Participants may submit only one photo per category.

Photos must be family-friendly and appropriate. Photos must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2. To participate, take your family-friendly photos, email them to justin.haggerty@islamorada.fl.us with the subject “Halloween 2020 Photo Contest.” Be sure to include a description, name and contact information. Visit the park’s Halloween 2020 Contest photo album on the Islamorada, Village of Islands Facebook page. Vote for your favorite photo by hitting the “like” button.

Winners will be announced on Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. and contacted via email.

First-, second- and third-place winners will each receive a Publix gift card.

Key Largo Park baseball fields closed Both baseball fields located at Key Largo Community Park, 500 St. Croix Place, will be closed through mid-December while Monroe County Facilities Maintenance refurbishes the fields and replaces the sod. The county will provide a reopening date when the work is completed and the sod is established on the fields. The intention is to have both ballfields reopened by January so there are no delays to the beginning of T-ball and baseball season.

Community-based testing now offered regularly The Florida Department of Health is offering free COVID-19 testing to all Monroe County residents on a regular basis. Appointments are required. To schedule one, please call (786) 910-9764 or email TestingMonroe@flhealth. gov. No walk-ins allowed. Must be a Monroe County resident with valid ID. Locations are: Key West: Gato Building at 1100 Simonton Street (Half Moon Driveway on Virginia Street Side) – Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon and Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m.

Tavernier: Roth Building at 50 High Pt. Rd. – Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m.

Marathon: Ruth Ivins Center at 3333 Overseas Hwy – Thursdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

United Way launches system to assist through pandemic United Way of Collier and the Keys is launching a virtual Remote Crisis Case Management System to help residents of Collier and Monroe Counties cope with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic by orking with the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition. In Monroe County, individuals and families should visit www.

KeysHelp.org to apply in English, Spanish and Creole. Residents can securely fill out an online application including uploading needed documents to complete the process quickly and safely. Additional community resources and information are also available at the website.

Currently, the RCCM platform enables Keys families and individuals affected by COVID‑19 to apply for assistance with food, medical bills, childcare, communication and transportation expenses and prescription needs (up to $250 per household per month) by connecting with case managers at the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition. Additional services and organizations will be added in the coming months.

Since March, the number of residents seeking assistance with critical needs more than doubled.

Calls for help have grown dramatically, as the ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income Constrained and Employed) families that United Way of Collier and the Keys serves have been heavily affected by the pandemic’s economic toll.

Responding to the tremendous need for assistance the pandemic has caused, community members and local businesses have generously given to charitable organizations to aid fellow residents. Without the RCCM platform, though, a family might need to contact several organizations delivering aid and visit all of them in person to fill out separate applications before connecting to the resources they truly need.

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COCKTAILS WITH THE CURATOR A virtual program, “Cocktails with the Curator,” being offered by Keys History & Discovery Center on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6-7 p.m., Cathy Salustri via Zoom, brings works out of Gulfport, Florida, a special guest travels across with the addition Florida on foot, of author Cathy bike, boat, or Salustri. car to places Salustri, a the Interstate travel writer bypassed long and author, ago, as well as who penned those spots where “Backroads of natural beauty has survived the Paradise,” will join the center’s onslaught of overpopulation. curator, Brad CONTRIBUTED Bertelli, for this open questionand-answer happy hour about all things Keys history.

The program is free to attend but capacity is limited. Advanced registration is required at www. keysdiscovery.com/curatorconnections. Priority access is for museum members with session seats being assigned exclusively to members until the Monday before the event at 9 a.m. When the member priority access window closes, any non-members who have registered will be given remaining slots in the order in which they registered.

Registrants will receive a confirmation e-mail with a link to join the session when the virtual seat is assigned.­­ “Cocktails with the Curator” and “Community Views,” another program with Bertelli, resulted from the extended stay-at-home order. They will continue as part of the regular program offerings by Keys History & Discovery Center.

Recorded “Cocktails” programs are available on demand on the Florida Keys History & Discovery Center YouTube channel, which houses the Discovery Center’s digital media offerings.

In addition to Facebook and YouTube, Keys History & Discovery Center can be found on Instagram @flkeyshistorydiscovery and Twitter @keyshistory.

More information is at 305922-2237 or by e-mail to info@ keysdiscovery.com.

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MarrVelous Pet Rescues is set to host a “Strutt for Mutts” fundraising fashion show on Nov. 20, and it promises to be a “howling” good time. CONTRIBUTED

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arrVelous Pet Rescues (MPR) is set to host a “Strut for Mutts” fundraising fashion show on Nov. 20, and it promises to be a “howling” good time. Local vendors are providing outfits for pre-recorded fashion shows with live auction, silent auction, and other fun raffles and prizes.

Shell World is featured as the “Big Dog” sponsor. The event goes from 7 to 9 p.m.

This idea came as a workaround solution to fundraise during the COVID-19 pandemic. MPR typically hosts its well-known “Spayghetti and No-Balls” gala in November, but without a certain level of comfort and safety decided to take its fundraising efforts online.

“This way everyone can participate and have fun, no matter their comfort level with the current state of life in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic,” said Joy Martin, president and chairwoman of the board of directors for MPR. Guests can register at MarrVelous’ website, MPRescues. org/S4M, to attend the virtual festivities. The cost is $30 to attend, and each guest will receive

a goodie bag to enjoy during the event. Space will be limited to 100 participants.

Participating stores are Miss Monroe Boutique, Wear With All, Wild Lily Boutique and more. Other boutiques or stores interested in joining in on the fun by donating an outfit for auction may contact MPR to make arrangements.

MarrVelous Pet Rescues is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing immediate, necessary counsel, care and treatment for animals abandoned, stray or in need. Using temporary shelter in foster homes until permanent adoption into a compatible, loving and caring home is achieved, they also promote education for responsible animal care, spay & neutering, microchipping and training.

MarrVelous Pet Rescues was responsible for over 100 pet rescues and adoption in 2019 and is slated to exceed that number in 2020. MPR is raising money toward its capital fund with a longterm goal of a dedicated office, as it is currently housed at the American Caribbean Real Estate Offices as a temporary solution.

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United set to launch Houston-Key West flights United Airlines will begin new daily nonstop service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Key West International Airport (EYW) on Dec. 17.

The service, on United’s Embraer E175 aircraft, will offer seating for 70 passengers, with 58 main cabin and 12 first-class seats. The seasonal flights, a new market with United for the Florida Keys, are scheduled to run through March 27.

Beginning Nov. 6, United also will launch new nonstop service five times weekly into Key West from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Those flights will operate Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

On Dec. 17, United will increase IAD flights to daily service.

United also has daily nonstop service to Key West from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and New Jersey’s Newark Liberty (EWR) international airports.

For more information visit United Airlines at united.com or call 800-864-8331, or visit Key West International Airport at eyw. com or call 305-809-5200.

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A Volvo SUV slowly drives through an inundated North Blackwater Lane at Key Largo’s Stillwright Point on Oct. 21. A black van behind it turns around. EMILIE CALDWELL STEWART/Contributed

Water fills both sides of the barrier near the corner of North Blackwater Lane and Sexton Way in Stillwright Point, Key Largo on the morning of Oct. 22. EMILIE CALDWELL STEWART/Contributed

BARRIER MITIGATING SOME FLOODING IN Barricades not proving successful in Stillwright JIM McCARTHY

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t least one Key Largo community is seeing a bit of improvement after barricades were installed to mitigate saltwater on the road from tidal flooding.

As for the other community plagued by inundated roads, the temporary solution doesn’t appear to be yielding the results residents hoped for.

On Oct. 2, county crews and U.S. Flood Control officials installed 24-inchhigh water filled control barriers on Shaw Drive and Adams Drive in the low area adjacent to the mangroves in Twin Lakes. Pumps were also placed at the corner of Crane Street and Shaw Drive.

Residents and county officials know the dam between the road and the bay’s tidal waters is not a permanent fix. In the words of resident Stephanie Russo and county Engineering Services Director Judy Clarke to commissioners on Oct. 21, the barrier appears to be working for the community.

“In the intersection where we typically see the deepest water, even with all the rain they’ve been having, there was about 5 inches of water on the road,” Clarke said. “Normally this time of year with king tide, if it hadn’t been held back by the barrier, we’d see 10-12 inches

of standing water. It’s not perfect, but I would say it’s a successful interim solution in these areas. “ Russo took a moment to thank the county and Clarke for installing the dam that’s been “effective at preventing the water coming over the side of the road.”

With less water on the road, Russo said, it’s become apparent that the saltwater is bubbling up from underground near manhole covers and telephone poles.

Russo asked if there are any possible short-term remedies to shore up the spots where the water’s coming up as discussions continue over ways to fund a long-term fix in the way of drainage and road raising.

A pilot project aiming to address long-standing flood issues in the Twin Lakes community needs $7.1 million.

With studies and reports complete, and time and money spent, funding is the next critical step. But as the public and commissioners heard during a Sept.

8 budget hearing, the Twin Lakes and Sands Subdivision (Big Pine Key) pilot project was in a list of infrastructure projects not currently funded.

“We continuously have saltwater on the road unfortunately mixed with rainwater since the beginning of September, so we’re still driving through saltwater,” Russo said.

Clarke said the challenge is the fact that groundwater is higher than the road surface.

“Unless we paved the whole area, it’s going to come up from shoulders and that sort of thing as well,” she said.

“I think it would go sideways and come up wherever we’d have an impervious surface.”

Talks date back 10 years when concerns rose over sea level rise and the need for a resolution over inundated roads. Fast forward to late 2015 and early 2016, when Twin Lakes residents dealt with more than a month of sustained and continuous saltwater flooding.

That led the board of county commissioners to make Twin Lakes and the Sands subdivision in Big Pine Key as the pilot project to study, design and implement a solution to address flooding issues. Commissioners in January 2017 received an engineer’s report and recommendations on a design. It included elevation of roads within Twin Lakes to about 5 inches to extend the life of the road to 2040. Roads identified included Shaw Drive, Crane Street and Adams Drive. As for the Sands Division, the report recommended a road elevation to about 11 inches.

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A county worker pumps water from the road on Sexton Way in Stillwright Point, Key Largo to the other side of the barrier toward the mangroves. Stewart said the county’s been pumping water every weekday. EMILIE CALDWELL STEWART/Contributed

Water covers the corner of Crane Street and Adams Drive in Twin Lakes. Residents say water is bubbling up from the ground.

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Water on Crane Street in Twin Lakes, which residents say is bubbling from the ground. FRANK GARCES/Contributed

TWIN LAKES STILLWRIGHT POINT Twelve days after Twin Lakes saw barriers go up, county crews and U.S. Flood Control descended upon Stillwright Point where they placed the orange blockers along North Blackwater Lane and Sexton Way. Crews picked a good day to install the barriers, with tidal flooding on the roads the lowest in some 30 days, resident Jan Darden noted.

Water from tidal flooding didn’t stay off the road in the days that followed. Pictures taken by resident Emilie Caldwell Stewart last week showed water covering North Blackwater Lane and Sexton Way. On Oct. 21, Stewart informed county commissioners of the result.

“This morning is just hellish. There’s just no other way to describe it,” she said. “You cannot get a small car or a standard car through. I was so hopeful a week ago today (Oct. 14), but that seems to be the reality that it’s not feasible with us.”

Stewart went on to say another month of tidal flooding “is just crazy,” and that residents inside Stillwright Point don’t “have a way of life right now.”

“I had a neighbor ask me, ‘I have a package to go to the post office. … Because I'm lucky enough to have gotten out to buy a Jeep, I can take it to the post office for them.”

A year ago, a little more than 90 days passed before Stillwright Point residents were able to stand in the middle of roads and streets without water touching their feet. It all stemmed from a king tide that left roads and streets inundated for months.

At times, water on roads exceeded 1 to 2 feet, causing problems for elderly and handicapped residents. Fast forward to Sept. 19, 2020, and tidal flooding returned inside the community at MM 105, bayside.

A county commission meeting in August saw input on an application for $21 million in grant funds through the Community Development Block Grant program for general infrastructure to elevate and improve drainage within the Stillwright Point subdivision, which comprises some 185 homes. The project would include reconstructing and elevating 1.5 miles of road by up to 1.75 feet or higher in some areas, installing a stormwater collection system, pump station, wet wells, pumps, piping, electrical controls, emergency generator and an injector well. An application has been submitted.

Resident George Smyth acknowledged to commissioners that residents were happy with the county’s short-term try at installing dams. As for a long-term solution, Smyth said he feels the engi-

neering group that put the project together is leading the county down the wrong path in choosing the most expensive method. Smyth, in talks with state officials, said the proposal is “out of line with other grants.”

“We can’t go any further with our representatives in all the places, the U.S. Senate and everywhere because we’re out of line in our costs,” he said. “The only way to rectify, we feel, is to have a separate engineering group look at what’s been proposed and come up with something more responsible and innovative to be used, rather than use this moon-shot methodology of injection wells. It’s beneficial for taxpayers overall and it is much lower cost to maintain going forward.”

Clarke said the analysis and dollar figure for the project was part of the sea level rise vulnerability project countywide.

She said the consultant provided a “very high level cost estimate” based on the scope of work for the Stillwright project.

“There’s no design. It’s at a very early stage. With no apologies, those levels of cost estimate are conservative. We would not on purpose pick the most expensive method. Our sea level rise vulnerability study is to evaluate any and all, and we’re proceeding with that for the county.”

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A stunning pink sun setting over the water. BERYN HARTY/Contributed Missy & Bosley are our “kids,” and Missy survived cancer, so 2 years ago “Pink” was our theme for the Dachshund Parade in Key West. NICOLE GREGO/Contributed

Haven Marina Management lit their new sign in Key Largo pink in support of breast cancer awareness. BRIAN MUNDEY/Contributed

Pookie enjoys salt air and water view on Ramrod Key. KATHRYN WHEELER/ Contributed

A stunning pink sunset is reflected in pools of water. NANCIE FLYNN/ Contributed Lisa Merritt of Tavernier caught this big Yellow Eye. DONNA HANSON/ Contributed RuthAnn Vester and her husband at the Key West Breast Cancer awareness walk in 2018. “Cat” the Dog was decked out in her hot pink tutu as well. RUTHANN VESTER/Contributed

Fantasy Fest Flamingos. BILL KLIPP/ Contributed

Sunrise on the 7 Mile Bridge.

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Flamingos at the Miami Zoo. DEBRA HOLLIS/Contributed

Stormy sunset in Marathon. MARIE KUBIN/Contributed

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e’re collecting our favorite shots of the Keys and featuring the photographers in the newspaper and on our social media channels. Our themes next month are “SALUTE OUR VETS” for Veteran’s Day and “GRATEFUL” for Thanksgiving. Send us your pictures of the veterans you’d like to honor and of what makes you feel grateful with a caption about why.

Gia, in her happy place off Duck Key, loves the wind and sun! LAURIE KEILING/Contributed

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SEEN AROUND TOWN

AHEAD OF SCHEDULE Roof closed on courthouse, detention center

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hovels hit dirt in October 2019 as officials marked a groundbreaking on the new state-of-the-art Plantation Key Courthouse and Detention facility at MM 88.8, bayside. A year later, the structure’s shell is up and enclosed. A topping ceremony on Oct. 23 celebrated the completion of the roof structure. Builders from Biltmore and county project managers provided a tour of the two-story structure that will house the 16th Judicial Circuit of Florida, Monroe County Clerk of the Court, State Attorney’s Office, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Monroe County Public Works. The building will feature an entryway with a waterfall in the main lobby for those coming in to get married. Three courtrooms are located on the second floor as well as the clerk’s office. A holding center and jail cells make up the sheriff’s offices portion of the building. The project’s 48,420 square feet was anticipated to take about 30 months to complete. Project managers say it is ahead of schedule, however. Costs are around $30 million.

— Weekly staff report

COMMUNITY NEWS

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By: Cortney Benson and Tiffany Duong

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slamorada dive shop Key Dives hit the water earlier this month for a cleanup dive, this time with a huge helping hand. The Florida National High Adventure Sea Base, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) hopped aboard the BSA Burglar and met Key Dives' Giant Stride out at an Islamorada dive site named "Turtle Truk" for a joint cleanup effort.

Key Dives owner Mike Goldberg had found the site while on a lionfish hunt. Mike couldn’t help but notice an abundance of derelict fishing debris while on an otherwise beautiful drift dive across the site, he said.

"We have to get back to that site to clean it up,� Goldberg said.

The cleanup collaboration was the brainchild of Stephanie Schneider, a current instructor candidate with a Sea Base-sponsored course led by PADI course director Michael Casey.

Schneider earned her divemaster with the Islamorada shop and has participated in several of the monthly dives with a purpose. During her instructor development course, Schneider joked with Casey that the group should join a cleanup as a “study break.�

"I'm all over that,� Casey responded.

The mission was born, and the two organizations quickly settled on “Turtle Truk� as their trash target.

It was Sea Base’s first cleanup dive, and their team of 15 included instructor candidates, staff instructors, course directors and Sea Base employees.

Cortney Benson is the “engine� behind Key Dives’ massive conservation efforts, according to Goldberg. First as the marine conservation coordinator and now as the operations manager, she has pushed the shop to lead nationwide Dive Against Debris cleanup efforts, and they’ve picked up nearly 12,000 pounds of debris off local reefs. The efforts align with the shop and their sister organization I.CARE’s goal of restoring Islamorada’s depleted coral reefs.

Darcy Justin, a first-time cleanup diver and IDC candidate with Sea Base, said, "I am eager to see what a cleanup dive entails. I think we will find a lot of rope and fishing debris, maybe 100 pounds of trash."

In total, the Sea Base divers and 14 volunteers and staff from Key Dives removed 120 pounds of rope, anchors, monofilament, fishing hooks and other debris.

1. New diver Alex Ford enjoys her first dive against debris.

CONTRIBUTED 2. Key Dives’ Giant Stride meets BSA’s Burglar at Turtle Truk, a dive site in Islamorada.

3. Dan Steadman, Cortney Benson and Justin Benson gather before taking off on a trash hunt.

4. Key Dives’ dedicated local divers enjoy another day of reef conservation.

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Who is your all-time favorite teacher and why? My favorite teacher is Ms. Bobbi. She is my favorite teacher because she is really funny, generous and just a great teacher in general.

What is your favorite subject and why? My favorite subject is math because I love to do quick math in my head.

What organizations and activities are you involved with at TVM? I am in the running club. I play tennis and baseball.

What is the best rule at your school? The best rule at TVM is that we encourage people to stick for someone that is getting bullied.

What’s your favorite food for lunch? My favorite lunch is quesadillas with cheese, steak and salsa.

What do you want to be when you grow up and why? I want to become a professional tennis player because I’ve played tennis for six to seven years.

What do you hope to be remembered for at TVM? I hope to be remembered as a kind and loving person.

What is one favorite way to spend your spare time? I usually play basketball with my brother or ride my bike.

Will you make the Keys your permanent home in the future?

Why or why not? I think the Keys will not be my future home. This is because the houses are expensive and it is very hot.

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ENVIRONMENT

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Federal and state officials break ground on the Central Everglades Planning Project on Oct. 21. CONTRIBUTED

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project designed to improve water flows south to Everglades National Park is underway following a groundbreaking ceremony among federal and state officials on Oct. 21 in western Miami-Dade County.

Shovels hit dirt on the first contract for the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) South, which calls for the construction of culverts and a gap and backfilling an agricultural ditch just north of Tamiami Trail. The contract was awarded to Kiewit Infrastructure South Co., of Omaha, Nebraska for $40,502,895.

It’s expected to be complete by the end of 2024.

Officials said the contract is the outcome of years of interagency planning and coordination among the South Florida Water Management District, stakeholders and members of the public who have been collaborating to improve the quantity, quality, timing and distribution of water in south Florida. CEPP is broken down into three phases and is integrated with the EAA Reservoir Project, which will send clean water south to the parched southern Everglades and Florida Bay and reduce damaging discharge events from Lake Okeechobee.

The CEPP-North project adds ways to flow more water into the central Everglades. The CEPP-South project removes barriers to water flow and adds outlet capacity so that the central everglades can be connected to Everglades National Park through the Tamiami Trail bridges. The CEPP New Water project will provide seepage management features that will keep the new water inside Everglades National Park and allow increased flows to Florida Bay.

EVERGLADES RESTORATION PROJECT BREAKS GROUND

U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony of the Central Everglades Planning Project on Oct. 21.

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Among those who spoke during the groundbreaking was U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, who acknowledged her pleasure over the Florida delegation’s bipartisanship in securing $200 million for Everglades restoration in 2019. This year, Mucarsel-Powell said they’re well on their way to securing an additional $250 million.

“This funding will go a long way to ensuring that we get more and more restoration projects, like we’re seeing today, online so we can keep the Everglades wet, so we can send fresh water south to Florida Bay, and so we don’t have to suffer nearly as much from the extreme and dangerous harmful algal blooms we’ve been seeing in recent years,” Mucarsel-Powell said.

The president’s Water Subcabinet and Task Force joined the U.S Army Corps, Gov. Ron DeSantis and other representatives in the groundbreaking.

One of the task force’s primary goals is “getting water right” by restoring distribution of freshwater. The task force reviewed challenges in implementing key components of CERP (Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan) and other priority Everglades restoration projects.

The Trump Administration’s Water Subcabinet consists of six agencies who collectively manage and direct the nation’s water resources. Represented by agency officials at the assistant secretary/administrator-level,

the Water Subcabinet is directed to coordinate and collaborate on cross-cutting issues affecting water supply, water quality, water infrastructure, water forecasting, flood control, water sector workforce and use.

“President Trump established this Water Subcabinet so we could more effectively exchange information, coordinate restoration science and resolve conflicts,” said Tim Petty, task force chair who serves as Department of the Interior’s assistant secretary of water & science. “Restoring the Everglades by improving water infrastructure, movement, quality and timing is a top priority.”

DeSantis said his administration has prioritized the protection and restoration of Florida’s environment.

“That’s why we’ve invested nearly $800 million for Everglades restoration projects and have worked to reduce harmful discharges to our estuaries and send more water south, he said.

“I was honored to attend (the) groundbreaking and I thank the men and women who work every day to keep Florida’s environment pristine.”

HALLOWEEN

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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

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he trunk or treating and other Halloween events are proceeding in the Upper Keys this weekend. Throw on a costume, find a mask and enjoy the activities and events.

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL CELEBRATION AT WILD BIRD CENTER This year, the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center is splitting up its Owl-O-Ween celebration into some festivities at the Sanctuary, located at MM 93.6, bayside, and some virtual activities.

Visit the sanctuary on Friday, Oct. 30 between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. to trick-or-treat via a socially distanced candy chute, steal a spooky photo inside one of its haunted enclosures, and participate in a scavenger hunt. Staff will also be there with some special live animal presentations throughout the night. Masks are mandatory. For more info, visit Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center’s Facebook page.

ELKS LODGE TO HOST TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT Elks Lodge 1872 In Tavernier will host a Trunk or Treat event on Friday, Oct. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be candy, hot dogs and prizes for best decorated trunk and best kids costume. Thunder Country’s Dougie Hitchcock will also be broadcasting live. More information is at the Florida Keys Elks Lodge 1872 Facebook page.

HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES AT JOHN PENNEKAMP John Pennekamp State Park will be full of magic on Halloween. Beaches and trails will be open from 8 a.m. until sunset.

From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., swing by the park ranger station for a trick

or treat surprise, then go into the park to take photos at the photo stations. Share your photos on Facebook or Instagram using #johnpennekamp for a chance to win a state park prize pack.

Families also have the chance to take part in virtual scavenger hunts and challenges.

These activities are included with the regular park admission.

Family-appropriate costumes are encouraged.

HALLOWEEN PARTY AT ISLAMORADA MOOSE A Halloween party is set for Saturday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. at the Islamorada Moose Lodge. There will be a costume contest and prizes for best female, best male and best couple costumes. A prime rib dinner will go from 5-9 p.m. More information at Islamorada Moose Lodge’s Facebook page.

TRUNK OR TREAT AT SENOR FRIJOLES Stop by Senor Frijoles, MM 103.9, bayside, for trunk or treating and a costume parade on Saturday, Oct. 31. The trunk or treating begins at 3 p.m. with a costume parade at 5 p.m. An after party will be held at Cactus Jack’s at 10 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from the event benefit Key Largo School. More information at Senor Frijoles - Key Largo’s Facebook page.

STAYING SAFE THIS HALLOWEEN

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he Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is reminding motorists and residents that although COVID-19 may limit the number of trick-ortreaters this year, some families and communities may decide to continue the tradition.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reminds everyone that if you may have COVID-19 or you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should not participate in in-person Halloween festivities and should not give out candy to trick-or-treaters.

Anyone can visit www.cdc.gov for more information on lower risk ways to celebrate the holidays. More information is at the Florida Department of Health at orange.floridahealth.gov.

Motorists should be aware that popular celebration and/or trick-or-treating hours are generally from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., so be especially alert during those times. If your children are going trick or treating on Halloween (the above COVID-19 related suggestions taken into account as well): Make sure kids wear lightcolored costumes with plenty of reflective tape so they are visible to cars and trucks. Take a flashlight along for added visibility.

Look left, right and left again when crossing the street.

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tronic devices away so there are no distractions.

If possible, have kids go trick or treating while it is still light outside.

Kids should be accompanied by an adult, or an older brother or sister.

Enter homes only if you're with a trusted adult.

Only visit well-lit houses.

Don't stop at dark houses.

Never accept rides from strangers.

Kids should not sample candy until it has been checked by an adult for possible tampering.

Notify a deputy if suspicious or harmful items are found in your child’s collection of treats.

Kids should stay away from homes with dogs loose in the yard.

Having a Halloween party is a good alternative to the tradition of trick or treating. It gives kids an opportunity to have a good time in a supervised and safe atmosphere.

Tips for people driving on Halloween: Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may dart in front of cars when crossing the street.

Take extra time and look carefully for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs.

Enter and exit driveways slowly and carefully.

Eliminate any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.

Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances.

And a few tips for pet owners: Don't leave your pet out in the yard on Halloween. There are plenty of pranksters who will go out of their way to tease pets and you don’t want your dog to bite a trick-or-treater who might venture too close.

Trick-or-treat candy is not for pets: Chocolate is poisonous to many animals, and tin foil and cellophane candy wrappers can be hazardous if swallowed by your pet.

Be careful your cat or dog doesn't dart out through the open door when you open it for trick or treaters.

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BETTER TOGETHER

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Earlier this year, I had the privilege of working with dedicated volunteers from Key Largo to Key West as we served much needed food to deserving families affected by the COVID shutdown.

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An Open Letter On Why Don Barrett Should Be Elected State Attorney In my 26 plus years of working in the criminal justice system in Monroe County, I have witnessed many significant and recurring problems with the ability of Dennis Ward to understand his obligations and effectively represent the people of our County.

Lack of Knowledge & Experience. When Mr. Ward was first elected, he seemed unaware of the ethical rules and, in an effort to educate him on his ethical duties (specifically that it was his responsibility to ensure that his Attorneys were properly trained and followed the ethical rules of the Florida Bar Rules), I directed Mr. Ward to the sole source for the rules that prosecutors must follow. Unfortunately, Mr. Ward did not even know what they were. This is akin to a Christian Pastor not knowing what the Bible says. The reason for this may be impacted by the fact that, despite previously being an Assistant Public Defender and in private practice, Mr. Ward has never conducted a felony trial in his life.

Lack of Training for New Attorney's. Although the vast majority of his attorneys seem to want to do what is right, due to the lack of any coherent system to train new lawyers, they are forced to find their own way in fulfilling their very important duty. As a result of not properly training his lawyers and forcing them to go forward on cases that should have never been brought, I and many others have had great success in litigating against Mr. Ward's Office. Although I wish I could say that it was solely due to my skill and experience, the reality is that the main reason I have won the majority of cases I have taken to trial during Mr. Ward's most recent tenure is due to the shortcomings discussed in this letter.

A Prosecutor's Ethical Duty. Prosecutors have a duty to seek justice - that is a just result based on the circumstances of each individual case. It does not include "sending a message" and enacting one size fits all policies. The fact that Mr. Ward has a policy of seeking a conviction and jail time for anyone and without regard to any individual circumstance for having more than 2 undersized lobsters, while very good for business, is simply wrong. The fact that the vast majority of those people investigated for such an offense only receive a citation instead of being taken to jail, is evidence that, even the officers conducting the investigations, do not think that jail is an appropriate sanction.

Lack of Oversight. The lack of training and oversight - a responsibility of the elected state attorney - has led to an enormous expenditure of wasted time by the judges, the Public Defender's Office, our law enforcement agencies, and the many people forced to appear for jury service. When the State does not fulfill their basic duties (such as providing names of all witnesses, providing the evidence that must be disclosed pursuant to the law, or properly assessing their cases at the beginning), defense lawyers must file motions and set hearings - even proceed to trial - to force prosecutors to do what should have been automatically done. This mentality also led Mr. Ward into keeping one of his top attorneys on the payroll while she was being investigated for - and eventually being suspended for withholding evidence and lying about it to the defense attorney and the court .

Improper Influence. As attorneys we are not allowed to use publicity to try and influence those who are going to decide criminal cases. Despite these prohibitions, Mr. Ward utilized social media as well as the radio to pack a courtroom with people adverse to the issue at hand and then bragged about doing so at a recent political forum.

It is worth noting that three appellate judges were ''troubled" by Mr. Ward attending the trial and sentencing of a man that his Office prosecuted. In that case Mr. Ward refused to recuse his office from prosecuting the man even though Mr. Ward was consulted on the case when he was a private lawyer, and the man had provided confidential information to him (Knespler v. State, Case#: 3D18-1592) Failure to Hold People Accountable / Inaction in Public Corruption. Those who can recall his first campaign may remember that Mr. Ward ran on a platform of aggressively prosecuting public corruption. More recently, after having served two nonconsecutive terms as State Attorney, Mr. Ward has faced repeated questioning about the lack of public corruption cases. There are two examples that perhaps illustrate why Mr. Ward is having to answer these lingering questions. First, I provided incontrovertible proof to Mr. Ward that one of his Agents provided false information on a sworn affidavit. Second, another one of his Agents provided untruthful testimony (stating he was unaware of studies that show that a large percentage of US currency has drug residue on it after having been provided such a study) in a jury trial in front of one of his own prosecutors. In the first case, despite the other evidence that could have led to a conviction, the case was dropped. In the second case, the defendant was acquitted by a jury.

The Impact of Failures. One case in particular demonstrates the carnage that can result from the failure to do what is right, and what is required. In this case the State initially filed a sworn charging document that failed to state a crime (as it did not list the name of the victim or with who that person was affiliated) and was on the wrong form. The day before trial (9 weeks later), the State finally realized the fatal omission and filed an amended charging document. As a result of the State failing to file the amended charge timely, in addition to having to hold hearings in front of two different judges, approximately 20 jurors had to come back the next day for a special / unscheduled jury selection.

Once the trial finally got under way the judge was forced to declare a mistrial due to the state violating the rules of procedure by failing to properly list a witness. This caused 20 people to have to waste two days of their lives. When the prosecutor was required to explain himself to the judge for all the problems created by Mr. Ward's office's ineptitude, he responded by not being truthful with the court. Although the Judge stopped short of calling the prosecutor a liar, she did admonish the prosecutor and directed him to be more candid with the court.

In a subsequent hearing that could have resulted in this case being dismissed in its entirely, Mr. Ward himself came to court and personally argued that all the problems were somehow all my fault and that his employee had done nothing wrong. Eventually, despite many prior complaints to Mr. Ward about the specific prosecutor, the case was dropped and the prosecutor left the State Attorney's Office. However, due to the manner in which this particular prosecutor conducted himself, when the attorney departed, Mr. Ward had to hire two new attorneys to contend with the backlog of cases due to the problems created by the inexperience and misguided actions of the prosecutor.

Why I (and many others including previous State Attorneys) support Donald Barrett. While I enjoy success as much as the next person, I took an oath to uphold the Constitution.

While the issues I have discussed often lead to the enrichment of criminal defense lawyers and increases our winning percentages, it also results in a gross deviation from the manner in which our system of justice is designed to operate.

When our system is not functioning properly, it results in people being charged with crimes they should not be charged with, citizens acquiring unnecessary and life-altering criminal records that inhibit their ability to support themselves or their families, the unnecessary expenditure of limited judicial resources, an increased cost to the taxpayers for unnecessary litigation costs, increased costs of additional prosecutors, and the waste of very valuable time and risk involved for the men and women in law enforcement.

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PUBLIC HEALTH

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SCARS CHILDREN

BUT THEY CAN RECOVER WITH THE RIGHT KIND OF CARE

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ach year, thousands of Florida children enter foster care due to domestic violence. Each October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, children’s advocates like me remind the public that this scourge devastates children, families, and communities – and we must respond.

For children, witnessing intimate partner violence can cause lifetime harm. It makes them more prone to addiction and at greater risk for dating violence, academic problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, aggression and chronic physical health and developmental problems. They find it harder to interact well with peers, partners and, ultimately, with their own children. They worry about the safety of their parents, which no child should have to do. Yet, millions of children witness the abuse of a parent or caregiver each year.

According to studies, men who batter their wives also batter their children 30 percent to 60 percent of the time.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement data for 2019 show 105,298 domestic violence incidences and 66,069 domestic violence arrests. According to the Department of Children and Families, there were 87,546 allegations of household violence or intimate partner violence received by the Florida Abuse Hotline. Violent households often involve substance abuse or mental illness as well, and the combination heightens the harm done by each. Child witnesses of intimate partner violence are at increased risk to become abusers or victims themselves.

The cycle must be broken, and that is what we are trying to do at the guardian ad litem program. We know the

single most critical factor in how children weather their exposure to domestic violence is the presence of at least one loving, supportive adult in their lives. Guardian ad litem volunteers represent abused and neglected children in dependency court. We know their challenges. We also know children can recover from trauma given the right services and supports, and we advocate for trauma-informed, evidencebased screening, assessment, and treatment. We also work to support the child’s relationship with his or her non-offending parent. For most children, a strong relationship with that parent is a key factor in helping them heal. As their advocates, we work to tell children the violence is not their fault and to show them they are lovable, competent, and important.

Help us break the cycle.

To learn more about the guardian ad litem program or become a volunteer, please call 305-292-3485 or visit www. guardianadlitem.org.

To get help, call the domestic violence hotline at 1-800500-1119, or find your local domestic violence program at www.myflfamilies.com/serviceprograms/domestic-violence/ map.shtml. Florida’s 41 certified domestic violence centers served more than 10,000 victims between March and June 2020, and they remain open and available to serve.

— Alexsa Leto is the guardian ad litem director for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, serving Monroe County.

A PLEA TO PARENTS MAKE SAFE SLEEP FOR INFANTS A PRIORITY

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t the Department of Children and Families (DCF), we are working hard – not only to protect children from abuse and neglect, but also to prevent families from experiencing any kind of crisis in the first place.

A heartbreaking situation that we see far too often is infant death resulting from unsafe sleep practices. Sleep-related death in Florida is regularly the No. 1 cause of death for children younger than a year old. So far this year, more than 20 child fatalities have been reported to DCF that were determined to be sleep related, including a 2-monthold in Hillsborough County, who was found unresponsive while sleeping in bed with his mother; an 8-month-old baby from Seminole County who was found unresponsive on a futon, where he was placed to sleep; and in Miami-Dade County, a nearly 4-month old who was found unresponsive, wedged between the bed and another mattress that was there to protect him from hitting the wall. In Monroe County, no sleep-related infant deaths have been confirmed in 2020, and DCF wants to keep it that way.

While accidents happen, most, if not all, of these tragic cases could have been prevented if safe sleep practices were in play. The Florida Department of Health’s “Child Abuse Death Review Annual Report” found that a staggering 58% of all sleep-related deaths in 2019 took place in an adult bed. Bedsharing is a common practice that can end tragically.

While some believe this creates a stronger bond between parent and child, the risks far outweigh the benefits.

Safe sleep focuses on three critical areas – putting babies to sleep alone, on their backs, in a crib, bassinet, or portable crib instead of a parental bed, couch, or soft surface.

Prevent Child Abuse Florida, the advocacy and prevention

service unit within The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, offers the following ABC guidelines for creating a safe sleep environment: Alone: Do not put pillows, blankets, crib bumpers, toys, soft objects or loose bedding in a baby’s sleeping area. It is also critical to ensure strings, like window blind cords, are far out of the baby’s reach.

Backs: In 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics began recommending that all babies be placed on their backs to sleep. Deaths from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) drastically declined after this recommendation. “Back to Sleep” should always be followed unless under direction from your child’s pediatrician.

Cribs: Babies should never sleep in adult beds or on couches and recliners, with or without a caregiver. Prevent Child Abuse Florida recommends placing an infant to sleep in a safe sleep environment with a firm mattress and snug-fitting sheet.

It is also now recommended for families to keep the baby’s crib, bassinet or other safetyapproved sleeping surface in the parental room for the first year of life to reduce the risk of SIDS. The ABCs of Safe Sleep highlight the top preventative measures to stop the No. 1 cause of infant fatalities. Be sure to discuss your safe sleep instructions with everyone who cares for your baby. Remember, many infant deaths can be prevented by creating the right sleep environment. For more information and tools, visit www.ounce.org/safe_sleep.

— Patricia Medlock, assistant secretary for child welfare at the Department of Children and Families

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TROOPER MEMORIALIZED Section of highway honors Luther P. Daniel

The helipad atop the Victor E. Clarke Emergency Center in Miami means patients can exit the aircraft and be whisked down an elevator for care. Previously, patients landed in a parking lot helipad and took an ambulance to the emergency room. Contributed

SARA MATTHIS

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T

rooper Luther P. Daniel was the first Florida Highway Trooper killed in the line of duty. It was Dec. 5, 1941, just two days before the Pearl Harbor attacks.

Daniel had stopped a Georgia prison escapee who had been speeding in a stolen car. He was shot in the head during the stop just north of Homestead, Florida, after just six months on the job.

Daniel left behind a wife and a son, Bill Daniels, who still lives in Key West.

“They never forgot me. The Florida Highway Patrol never forgot me. I remember that Christmas when I was 9 years old, I had more gifts than any kid in Key West, and they were all from troopers,” said Bill, 88, of the continued support of the law enforcement officers as he grew up.

The remarks were made at a special ceremony inside the Monroe County Sheriff’s Hangar

Trooper Luther P. Daniel

Key West resident Bill Daniels has a seat of honor at a ceremony to rename a section of highway in honor of his father, Trooper Luther Daniel, who was killed in the line of duty in 1941. SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly

SHORTER FLIGHTS TO CARE Baptist Hospital adds helicopter deck above ER

on Oct. 22 and attended by the state director of FHP, Col. Gene Spaulding, FHP Lt. Kathleen McKinney, Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay, sheriff deputies, local troopers and FWC officers. The occasion was the unveiling of a section of U.S.1 on the mainland near Cutler Bay that is now known as the Trooper Luther P. Daniel Memorial Highway.

Before becoming an FHP trooper, Daniel served two years as a motorcycle cop with the Key West Police Department. Daniel graduated from the third class of the FHP academy. At the time, there were about 59 troopers to serve the entire state. In 2020, there are close to 2,000.

“You will always remain in our thoughts and prayers,” Spaulding told Bill.

“I believe in the partnerships we have formed in Monroe County,” Ramsay said. “The good guys are right here in this room. Every day on the job, law enforcement officers take a risk, but we are stronger together.”

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elicopters can now land directly on the rooftop of the Victor E. Clarke Emergency Center at Baptist Hospital in Miami, where an emergency medical team is standing by to whisk patients directly down an elevator and into a treatment room.

This greatly reduces the amount of time it takes to get treatment for potentially life-threatening conditions such as heart attacks and strokes.

Previously, patients arriving via helicopter had to be transported in an ambulance from a helipad in the parking lot to the emergency department, adding a few minutes to the process.

“This new helipad is going to be a game-changer for our community in terms of providing timely care,” said Maday Rafuls, vice president of operations at Baptist Hospital.

“Our teams are excited to be able to provide the most efficient emergency care, especially for strokes and heart attacks.”

“When patients arrive via helicopter, usually they are critically ill,” said Dr. Leo Huynh, medical director of the emergency department at Baptist Hospital. “Time is of the essence, and our emergency teams now have the most efficient system to care for them.”

Residents and visitors in the Florida Keys who suffer emergencies needing acute care can be transported via helicopter to Baptist Hospital within a 30-minute window. Fishermen’s Community Hospital in Marathon and Mariners Hospital in Tavernier, both part of Baptist health, are equipped to stabilize patients before sending them via helicopter to Baptist Hospital.

Private residents who need transport to Baptist Hospital may also benefit from the new helipad.

“With significant philanthropic support from the community, we were able to transition our ground helipad to the rooftop of the Victor E. Clarke Emergency Center on the Baptist Hospital campus,” said Alex Villoch, chief executive officer, Baptist Health Foundation. “We extend our gratitude to our generous donors who helped make this possible.”

Baptist Hospital is designated as a comprehensive stroke center by the Joint Commission, indicating the hospital has the resources, staff and training necessary for the treatment of the most complex stroke cases. Doctors refer to the “golden window” as the period of time – usually less than three to four hours – when a stroke can still be treated before the brain suffers lasting injury.

— Contributed

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KEY WEST AIRPORT RECOVERING, EYEING ENHANCEMENTS As flights are returning to Key West International Airport, planners are working on projects to meet an expected increase in demand.

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nly a handful of air passengers were hopping off flights at Key West International Airport due to the coronavirus pandemic. Numbers are rebounding, however, and on track to surpass 2019 figures.

With the introduction of additional flights and more passengers forecasted, county officials are moving forward on plans to improve the airport facility’s capacity with additional seating, baggage claim conveyors and plane parking.

Monroe County Director of Airports Richard Strickland told county commissioners during a recent meeting that passenger numbers during the pandemic were down to nine people exiting a plane at Key West. In May, passenger numbers were as low as 485 compared to 1,629 the year before.

Fast forward to October: daily scheduled seat numbers are expected to be around 1,400. That’s slightly down from 1,534 the year prior. By November, those numbers are expected to meet and exceed 2019 figures.

“We have been tracking as the No. 1 recovery airport in the nation,” Strickland said. “It goes week to week between us and Punta Gorda. As we continue to go through this, we continue to accelerate.”

Needs for Concourse A enhancements are driven by increased numbers of peak departures and arrivals as well as increased passengers and

baggage per flight. Earlier this month, United Airlines resumed its daily, nonstop service from Key West to Chicago O’Hare and Newark Liberty international airports. In addition, United is set to launch nonstop service five times a week between Key West and Washington Dulles International Airport.

United Airlines is also beginning new, daily nonstop service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Key West International Airport (EYW) on Dec. 17.

The service, on United’s Embraer E175 aircraft, will offer seating for 70 passengers, with 58 main cabin and 12 first-class seats. The new seasonal flights, a new market with United for the Florida Keys, will run through March 27.

The airport expects air traffic to increase by an average annual rate of 2.4 percent over the next 20 years. By 2035, the airport is expected to be at or near capacity, with 1.1 million to 1.2 million passengers per year.

“We’re going to wind up needing the additional hold room space,” Strickland said. “For those who have traveled out here we all know what the old room looks like. That hold room was from 1957 and is about 4,000 square feet.”

A master plan completed in 2018 outlined proposed short- and longterm upgrades to the facility. The project shows six new gates that would go up to the new terminal. Strickland said the plan is to increase the lounge room space to 18,000 square feet for passengers, with new concessions areas, bathrooms and a new security checkpoint area. Baggage claim conveyors would also be added.

“You need more bag claim devices to handle the load of the luggage that’s got to be put on them,” he said. “During the peak times, we need more bag makeup space going out to the aircraft.

We have a capacity shortfall that’s going to occur.”

The timeline would begin with selection for a design team, which is slated for the end of 2020. Project design would continue through 2021 and end in 2022. Strickland said construction would then commence and continue through 2023 and 2024, with a proposed completion by the end of 2024.

“That end of construction is trying to get that new concourse A online before you get into the busy season of 2024 in November through May. Instead of going through another season under construction, the goal would be to be done by October 2024, hopefully before Fantasy Fest of that year.”

County commissioners approved a grant agreement for funding in the amount of $300,000 for planning studies. Commissioners also approved a resolution of a grant agreement for $840,000 for design, to be funded 50% by the Florida Department of Transportation and 50% by airport operating funds or passenger facility charges.

Strickland said no general county dollars are going toward the project.

Funding would come from FAA and FDOT grants and passenger facility charge revenues, among other sources.

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KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, & UNDERSTANDING. Keep Taxes Low

Protect Quality of Life

Fiscal conservative Craig Cates knows that our families and businesses cannot afford higher taxes.

We must protect our special way of life in the Florida Keys.

Our tourist economy and fragile environment need to be properly balanced and residents needs put first.

Defend Our Environment Knowledge Experience Understanding

As the Mayor of Key West, Craig Cates worked with Mote Marine to expand their research operation in the Keys helping to preserve the Florida Keys’ fragile coral reefs.

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Craig and Cheryl Cates have been married for 49 years and raised their three daughters here in the Florida Keys. Mayor Emeritus of Key West, Craig has been an active member of the Military Affairs Committee, the Board of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, Honorary Reef Relief member, Ex-officio member of the Key West Vietnam Living Memorial and past member of MARC House and Sunrise Rotary. He was awarded the Key West Business Guild’s Richard Heyman Award in 2013, recognized again for his support of the wounded warrior project in 2013-2018, and was the winner of “The Bubbas” People’s Choice Award as the “Best Elected Official” for five consecutive years. In 2014, Craig was selected by Rural Leaders Magazine as one of Small Town America’s Top 100 Most Influential People.

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l Carlos Gimenez

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State Senator: District 39

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l Ana Maria Rodriguez State Representative: District 120 l James “Jim” Vernon Mooney Jr County Commissioner: District 1 l Craig Cates County Commissioner: District 3

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WILDLIFE

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GRABBING GATORS

FWC, Everglades Alligator Farm complete ‘critical’ field training on safe alligator handling By: Maritza Thibos and Tiffany Duong

FWC Officer Lizz Brown works with a 4-foot alligator to learn safe capture, handling and release techniques.

MARITZA THIBOS PHOTOGRAPHY/ Everglades Alligator Farm

"We don't get a chance to work with alligators daily, so this training is critical for our field experience."

— Officer Michael McKay

L

ast week, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers attended an all-in, hands-on training at Everglades Alligator Farm on how to properly and safely handle alligators.

According to FWC, there are an estimated 1.3 million alligators in Florida today. While alligators have been found throughout Florida’s marshes, swamps, rivers and lakes for centuries, in more recent years, as development has overtaken their natural habitats, alligator-human interactions have increased. It is not uncommon to find an alligator in a residential pool or garage.

While longtime residents have learned to coexist, sometimes alligators get large enough to pose a risk, and FWC officers are called upon to mitigate removal. FWC is also occasionally called upon to capture crocodiles that wander into inhabited areas or when no one else is available to respond.

In order to ensure the safety of all involved, the Everglades Alligator Farm training covered how to handle alligators properly and safely.

“These trainings are a great way for us to be able to give back to the community, and help prepare our local FWC officers,” said Everglades Alligator Farm CEO Matthew Thibos. “We take priority in safety for both the animals and humans involved in any interaction, and respect is key.”

Everglades Alligator Farm is South Florida’s oldest alligator farm in the area. As such, they are no strangers to training and have conducted similar safety courses for zookeepers on the west coast and FWC locally. This training was a special event that the farm and FWC collaborated on.

Alligator farm handlers led the training. Their techniques come as second nature after years of daily interaction with alligators. Capturing methods actually originate from Seminole tribes who captured alligators for food but needed to bring them back alive so that the meat wouldn't spoil. The Everglades Alligator Farm does not process its alligators for meat or leathers.

The training began with the basics in handling and capturing small alligators under 4 feet in length and then releasing them. This size of alligator hardly poses a risk, but some do need to be relocated at times, Thibos said.

“These smaller gators look harmless and cute but their teeth are very sharp and they can be feisty; always, always, watch those fingers near their head when taping their mouth,” handler Liz Sokol said.

FWC officers Jorge Larios and Dylan Weichhan safely capture and remove an alligator during a training exercise at Everglades Alligator Farm. MARITZA THIBOS PHOTOGRAPHY/Everglades Alligator Farm

The alligator pond at Everglades Alligator Farm contains over 300 alligators.

MARITZA THIBOS PHOTOGRAPHY/Everglades Alligator Farm

The real challenge came in training with the larger, far more dangerous 6- to 10-foot gators that weigh over 120 pounds. These animals are more likely to be the source of complaints at FWC dispatch and require FWC officers’ help.

The capstone of the training was learning how to anticipate an alligator's sudden movement and their range of peripheral view. Alligators' eyes are placed to the sides of their head, so the best way to approach them is from behind where they cannot see, explained the handlers.

"If their jaws happen to catch your flesh, you must at all cost, avoid any movement,” Sokol said. “The slightest movement will turn a bite into a tear, and, with an alligator bite, the ER will not close it up for you."

Alligator bites are typically treated by surgical debridement to reduce the risk of a bacterial infection.

The remainder of the training focused on how to capture and release an alligator safely, something

the officers have to do routinely when they are called to assist with an alligator. Each officer worked through the exercises of trapping, taping the mouth, lifting and releasing a 6-foot alligator. The officers worked as teams and learned that clear communication is key to a successful and safe capture.

FWC dispatch officers had the chance to complete the training alongside law enforcement officers. This helps them understand what their team members on the field must accomplish so that if and when the occasion arises, all members of the team can communicate effectively and keep the public, officers and the alligator safe.

"We don't get a chance to work with alligators daily, so this training is critical for our field experience," said Officer Michael McKay. If you encounter a wild alligator near you, do not approach or feed it; it is illegal and dangerous.

Call FWC's nuisance alligator hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR. For more information about Everglades Alligator Farm or to book a tour, visit https://everglades.com/ or call 305-247-2628.

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(that also appears in both the published Agenda and Agenda Packet). When prompted, enter your email address and name to join the webinar. When the Mayor calls for speakers on the item(s) you wish to comment on, or when the Board is nearing your item(s) as the meeting progresses, select the “Raised Hand” feature that appears at the bottom of the Zoom webinar screen to be recognized by the Zoom webinar host.

The Zoom webinar host will request the item # you wish to speak on and enable your participation when the Mayor calls for public speakers on your item. To report problems with the broadcast or participation in the Zoom webinar, please call (305) 872-8831.

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator's Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”. Live Closed Captioning is available via our web portal @ http://monroecountyfl.iqm2. com/Citizens/Default.aspx for meetings of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners.

Dated at Key West, Florida, this 22nd day of October, 2020.

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: October 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

live closed captioning on an integrated page that includes the agenda and agenda backup.

If a citizen has a Roku device, they can search for and add “MCTV” to their personal 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 audio only from their phone by dialing (646) 518-9805 or (669) 9006833 and, when prompted, enter the Webinar ID# 929 7515 9065 followed by the # key.

The public can comment during the live Public Hearing either by phoning in or by connecting to the live Zoom webinar link using the following instructions: a) To comment on an item by phone: Dial (646) 518-9805 or (669) 900-6833 and, when prompted, enter the Webinar ID# 929 7515 9065 followed by the # key, then *9 to “Raise your hand” to be recognized by the Zoom webinar host. b) To comment on an item using the live Zoom webinar link: Open this live Zoom webinar link @ http://www.monroecountyfl.gov/BoccMeetingNov17 (that also appears in both the published Agenda and Agenda Packet). When prompted, enter your email address and name to join the webinar. When the Mayor calls for speakers on the item(s) you wish to comment on, or when the Board is nearing your item(s) as the meeting progresses, select the “Raised Hand” feature that appears at the bottom of the Zoom webinar screen to be recognized by the Zoom webinar host.

The Zoom webinar host will request the item # you wish to speak on and enable your participation when the Mayor calls for public speakers on your item. To report problems with the broadcast or participation in the Zoom webinar, please call (305) 872-8831.

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator's Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”. Live Closed Captioning is available via our web portal @ http://monroecountyfl.iqm2. com/Citizens/Default.aspx for meetings of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners.

Dated at Key West, Florida, this 22nd day of October, 2020.

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: October 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Monroe County Voluntary Home Buyout Program.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about November 18, 2020, Monroe County will authorize the State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) to submit a request to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBGDR) funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, for the purpose of conducting voluntary home buyouts of residential properties damaged by Hurricane Irma in the Florida Keys. The Voluntary Home Buyout Program was created to purchase residential property in high risk areas impacted by Hurricane Irma. The program will be funded through a $15,000,000 CDBG-DR grant.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Monroe County has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required.

Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR). The ERR will be made available to the public for review either electronically or by U.S. mail.

Please submit your request by U.S. mail to Cynthia Guerra, Monroe County Voluntary Home Buyout Program, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037 or by email to Buyouts@ monroecounty-fl.gov. The ERR can be accessed online at the following website https://www. monroecounty-fl.gov/1133/ Voluntary-Home-BuyoutProgram.

PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Cynthia Guerra, Monroe County Voluntary Home Program, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037.

All comments received by November 16, 2020 will be considered by the Monroe County Voluntary Home Buyout Program prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION Monroe County certifies to the State of Florida DEO that Cynthia Guerra in his/her capacity as Acquisition Manager consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. DEO’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Monroe County to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS The State of Florida DEO will accept objections to its release of fund and Monroe County’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of Monroe County Cynthia Guerra; (b) Monroe County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24

CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the State of Florida DEO; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the State of Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity at 107 East Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. Potential objectors should contact the State of Florida DEO to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Cynthia Guerra, Acquisition Manager, Monroe County Certifying Officer Publish: October 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS Cualquier individuo, grupo o agencia puede proveer comentarios por escrito sobre el ERR a Cynthia Guerra, Monroe County Voluntary Home Program, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037.

Todos los comentarios recibidos hasta el 16 de noviembre de 2020 serán considerados por el Programa de Compra Voluntaria de Vivienda del Condado de Monroe antes de autorizar la solicitud de liberación de fondos. Los comentarios deben indicar a cuál aviso en específico responden.

CERTIFICACIÓN AMBIENTAL El Condado de Monroe certifica al DEO del Estado de Florida que Cynthia Guerra en su calidad de Gerente de Adquisición da su consentimiento a aceptar la jurisdicción de los cortes federales si una acción legal fuera iniciada para hacer cumplir responsabilidades relacionadas al proceso de revisión ambiental y que estas responsabilidades se satisfagan. La aprobación de la certificación por parte DEO del Estado de Florida satisface sus responsabilidades bajo NEPA, y las leyes y autoridades relacionadas, y permite que el Condado de Monroe utilice los fondos del Programa.

OBJECIONES A LA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS El Estado de la Florida DEO aceptará objeciones a su liberación de fondos y la certificación del Condado de Monroe por un periodo de quince días a partir de la fecha anticipada de recibo o la fecha en que en efecto se reciba la solicitud de liberación de fondos (lo que ocurra más tarde) solamente si estas se basan en una de las siguientes posibles razones: (a) la certificación no fue firmada por Cynthia Guerra, Certificador Oficial del Condado de Monroe (b) el Condado de Monroe omitió un paso o no tomó una decisión o determinación que es requisito de la reglamentación de HUD en 24 CFR Parte 58; (c) el beneficiario de la subvención u otros participantes en el proceso de desarrollo comprometieron fondos, incurrieron en gastos o llevaron a cabo actividades no autorizadas por 24 CFR Parte 58 antes de que el Estado de la Florida DEO apruebe la liberación de fondos; o (d) otra agencia federal actuando de acuerdo con 40 CFR Parte 1504 sometió una determinación de que el proyecto no es satisfactorio desde el punto de vista de calidad ambiental. Las objeciones deben prepararse y someterse de acuerdo con los requisitos procesales (24 CFR Parte 58, Sección 58.76) y dirigirse a al Estado de la Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity al 107 Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. Objetores potenciales deben contactar al Estado de la Florida DEO para verificar la fecha en que en efecto finaliza el período para objeciones.

Cynthia Guerra, Gerente de Adquisición, Oficial Certificador del Estado de Monroe.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on November 17, 2020 at 1:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, at the Harvey Government Center, 1200 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider possible amendments to the following County Ordinance, the County’s mask ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 032 - 2020 AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE

BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 014-2020, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 022-2020 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 024-2020 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 026-2020, TO MANDATE THAT INDIVIDUALS WEAR A FACE COVERING IN PUBLIC IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM COUNTY-WIDE REQUIREMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF A MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF FINES BY THE CLERK; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE AND SUNSET DATE. The public can participate in the November 17, 2020 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL via Communication Media Technology (“CMT”) using a Zoom Webinar platform by following the detailed instructions below. The public is strongly encouraged to watch the meeting on Monroe County’s MCTV on Comcast Channel 76, AT&T UVerse Channel 99 or on the County’s web portal @ http:// monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/ Citizens/Default.aspx. Simply select the “Watch Live” banner to view the live meeting with live closed captioning on an integrated page that includes the agenda and agenda backup.

If a citizen has a Roku device, they can search for and add “MCTV” to their personal 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 audio only from their phone by dialing (646) 518-9805 or (669) 9006833 and, when prompted, enter the Webinar ID# 929 7515 9065 followed by the # key.

The public can comment during the live Public Hearing either by phoning in or by connecting to the live Zoom webinar link using the following instructions: a) To comment on an item by phone: Dial (646) 518-9805 or (669) 900-6833 and, when prompted, enter the Webinar ID# 929 7515 9065 followed by the # key, then *9 to “Raise your hand” to be recognized by the Zoom webinar host. b) To comment on an item using the live Zoom webinar link: Open this live Zoom webinar link @ http://www.monroecountyfl.gov/BoccMeetingNov17

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on November 17, 2020 at 1:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, at the Harvey Government Center, 1200 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider the adoption of the following County ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CREATING A NEW SECTION 20-80 OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE; REQUIRING PROPERTY OWNERS TO REMEDY ANY DELETERIOUS DISCHARGES OR INFILTRATION AND INFLOW IN WASTEWATER SYSTEMS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE MONROE COUNTY CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The public can participate in the November 17, 2020 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL via Communication Media Technology (“CMT”) using a Zoom Webinar platform by following the detailed instructions below. The public is strongly encouraged to watch the meeting on Monroe County’s MCTV on Comcast Channel 76, AT&T UVerse Channel 99 or on the County’s web portal @ http:// monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/ Citizens/Default.aspx. Simply select the “Watch Live” banner to view the live meeting with

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Date of Notice: October 29, 2020 Monroe County Florida Voluntary Home Buyout Program 102050 Overseas Highway Key Largo, FL 33037 (305) 453-8756 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural

AVISO DE DETERMINACIÓN DE NO IMPACTO SIGNIFICATIVO Y AVISO DE INTENCIÓN DE SOLICITAR LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS Fecha de notificación: 29 de octubre de 2020 Monroe County Florida Voluntary Home Buyout Program 102050 Overseas Highway Key Largo, FL 33037 (305) 453-8756 Estos avisos satisfacen dos requisitos procesales distintos pero relacionados para las actividades que llevará a cabo el Programa de Compra Voluntaria de Vivienda (Voluntary Home Buyout Program), del Condado de Monroe.

SOLICITUD PARA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS En o alrededor de 18 de noviembre de 2020, el Condado de Monroe autorizará al Departamento de Oportunidad Económica del Estado de Florida (Department of Economic Opportunity, DEO) a someter una solicitud al Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (por sus siglas en inglés, HUD) para la liberación de fondos del Bloque de Desarrollo Comunitario – Recuperación de Desastres (Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery, CDBG-DR) bajo el Título 1 de la Ley de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de 1974, en su forma enmendada, con el propósito de llevar a cabo compras voluntarias de propiedades residenciales dañadas por el huracán Irma en Los Cayos de Florida. El Programa de Compra Voluntaria de Viviendas fue creado para comprar propiedades residenciales en áreas de alto riesgo afectadas por el huracán Irma. El programa se financiará a través de un subsidio de CDBGDR de $15,000,000 DETERMINACIÓN DE NO IMPACTO SIGNIFICATIVO El Condado de Monroe ha determinado que el proyecto no tendrá un impacto significativo en el medio ambiente humano.

Por lo tanto, no es necesaria una Declaración de Impacto Ambiental bajo la Ley Nacional de Política Ambiental de 1969 (NEPA, por sus siglas en ingles). La información adicional del proyecto está contenida en el Expediente de Revisión Ambiental (ERR, por sus siglas en ingles). El ERR se pondrá a disposición del público para su revisión, ya sea electrónicamente o por correo postal de los Estados Unidos.

Por favor envíe su solicitud por correo postal a Cynthia Guerra, Monroe County Voluntary Home Buyout Program, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037 o por correo electrónico a Buyouts@monroecounty-fl. gov. Se puede acceder al ERR en línea en el siguiente sitio web https://www.monroecounty-fl. gov/1133/Voluntary-HomeBuyout-Program.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Friday, November 6, 2020, at 5:00 P.M., Historic Markers, Inc. will receive and open responses for the following: 1. Key West Map 2. Museum Management 3. Multi-Media Development 4. Museum History Curator Review Information on RFP’s can be found on home page at kwhmt. org. The bid openings for these solicitations will be held virtually, via the internet, at 5:00pm, November 6, 2020. All submissions will be delivered to director@kwhmt.org. Please do

LEGAL NOTICES not mail or attempt to deliver in person any bids. Mailed/ physically delivered bid/ proposals/responses WILL NOT be accepted.

Publish: October 29, 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. Plans and specifications are available via email (kim@dlporter.com) All pricing to be submitted to Kevin@dlporter.com no later than Monday, November 2, 2020 @ 1:00pm.

Publish: October 29, 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 – 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 Wednesday, December 2, 2020 @ 1:00pm.

Publish: October 29, November 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FL 7th & 8th Street Retention Pond Improvements Sealed Bids for the 7th and 8th Street Retention Pond Improvements will be received, from qualified and experienced companies, by the City of Key Colony Beach, Office of the City Clerk (City Hall), 600 W. Ocean Drive, P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051, until 2:00 p.m. local time on December 3, 2020, at which time the Bids received will be opened and read. The bids may be received electronically by email to cityclerk@keycolonybeach. net until 1:00 p.m. local time on December 3, 2020.

The Project consists of removing existing soil and grass components from the retention pond to the top of the existing marl material and aeration of the existing marl materials in compliance with all applicable local, State, Federal laws and regulations. Bids will be received for a single prime contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum basis as indicated in the Bid Form.

The City, at its sole discretion, will decide which proposal is best overall for the City. Submittals received after this deadline will not be considered. The complete submittal must be mailed or delivered, at the above address, in a sealed package, clearly marked on the outside 7th & 8th Street Retention Pond Improvements.

To receive a copy of this RFP, including requirements, contact Gerard Roussin the Building Official at (305) 289-1212 Ext. 110 or email building2@keycolonybeach.net.

The City of Key Colony Beach reserves the rights to negotiate with any or all companies submitting proposals. Small and minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit bid proposals.

The CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, persons with disabilities, or limited English proficiency.

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, November 25, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: MOBILE RETAIL MERCHANDISE OR SERVICE CONCESSION AND/ OR A FOOD CONCESSION AT HIGGS BEACH MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices.

Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar by Onvia at www.demandstar.com OR www.monroecountybids. com. The Public Record is available upon request.

In response to Covid-19, the Monroe County Purchasing Department has implemented a new electronic process for reviewing 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/ proposal/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 3:00 P.M. on November 25, 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: Mobile Retail Merchandise, Service and/or Food Concession at Higgs Beach 11/25/2020 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB or otherwise be rejected or undeliverable to OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on November 25, 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# US (New York) +16699006833,, 4509326156# US (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Publish: October 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

responses for the following: FLORIDA KEYS MARATHON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SECURITY SITE LIGHTING REHABILITATION MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices.

Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar by Onvia at www.demandstar.com OR www.monroecountybids. com. The Public Record is available upon request.

In response to Covid-19, the Monroe County Purchasing Department has implemented a new electronic process for reviewing 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/ proposal/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 3:00 P.M. on 12/08/2020. 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: Florida Keys Marathon Airport Security Site Lighting Rehabilitation 12/08/2020 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB or otherwise be rejected or undeliverable to OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on December 8, 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# US (New York) +16699006833,, 4509326156# US (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Publish: October 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices.

Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar by Onvia at www.demandstar.com OR www.monroecountybids. com. The Public Record is available upon request.

In response to Covid-19, the Monroe County Purchasing Department has implemented a new electronic process for reviewing 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/ proposal/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 3:00 P.M. on December 10, 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: Bimini Drive Bridge #904603 Replacement Project 12/10/2020 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB or otherwise be rejected or undeliverable to OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on December 10, 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# US (New York) +16699006833,, 4509326156# US (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Publish: October 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

for all claims for any damages or injuries, arising out of or occurring as a result of an incident involving the 2012 31’ Ocean Pro Motorvessel bearing Hull Identification No. CNX31122K112 on the navigable waters near Key West, Florida on or about July 17, 2020, as more fully described in the Complaint.

All persons having such claims must file their respective claims, as provided in Supplemental Rule F of the Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, with the Clerk of this Court at the United States District Courthouse for the Southern District of Florida, 301 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040 and must serve a copy thereof on attorneys for Petitioner on or before December 18, 2020 or be defaulted.

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

DATED this 21st day of October, 2020.

Angela E. Noble UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA By: Esperanza Buchhorst Deputy Clerk Publish: October 29, November 5, 12 & 19, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, Tuesday, December 8, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, December 10, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: BIMINI DRIVE BRIDGE #904603 REPLACEMENT PROJECT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can

UNITED STATE DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA KEY WEST DIVISION “IN ADMIRALTY” CASE NO.: 4:20-cv-10113-JLK In the Matter of the Complaint for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability by Sunset Watersports, Inc. as owner of the 2012 31’ Ocean Pro Motorvessel bearing Hull Identification No. CNX31122K112, Petitioner.

NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS OF COMPLAINT FOR EXONERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Notice is given that the abovenamed Petitioner has filed a Complaint, pursuant to 46 U.S.C. §30505 et. seq. for exoneration from or limitation of liability

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 20-CP-66-M IN RE: ESTATE OF LAURENCE R. KAHN, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of LAURENCE R. KAHN, deceased, whose date of death was July 18, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: October 22, 2020.

Personal Representative: Richard D. Kahn 6 Dover Drive Burlington, Massachusetts 01803 Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert K. Miller, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 359173 Cunningham Miller Rhyne PA 10075 Overseas Hwy

305.743.0844

LEGAL NOTICES PO Box 500938 Marathon, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-9428 Fax: (305) 743-8800 E-mail: Service@floridakeyslaw. com Secondary E-Mail: rmiller@ floridakeyslaw.com Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2020-CP-96-P IN RE: ESTATE OF KENNETH BROOKS DAVIS Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of KENNETH BROOKS DAVIS, deceased, whose date of death was September 12, 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: October 22, 2020 Personal Representative: CHARLOTTE PORTER DAVIS 112 Bayview Isle Drive Islamorada, Florida 33036 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: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 20-CP-000090-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF RICHARD ALAN CRAIG, Deceased.

NOTICE OF FORMAL ADMINISTRATION The administration of the estate of RICHARD ALAN CRAIG, deceased, whose date of death was January 29, 2020, File Number 20-CP-000090-P, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Monroe County Plantation Courthouse, Probate Division, 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, Florida 33070.

The estate is _X_ Intestate, or __ Testate. If the estate is testate, the dates of the decedent’s will and any codicils are ___. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s

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attorney are set forth below.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All persons on whom this notice is served who have objections that challenge the validity of the will, the qualifications of the personal representative, venue, or jurisdiction of this Court are required to file their objections with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. The date of first publication of this notice is: October 22, 2020.

Personal Representative: ASHLEY MUWWAKKIL 13 Werwich Court Chapin, SC 29036 Attorney for Personal Representative: MATTHEW WADE TORRES, ESQ. Petitioner’s Attorney, FBN: 81728 BABUN & TORRES, P.A. 13831 SW 59 Street, Suite 101 Miami, Florida 33183 Phone (305) 387-7725 Fax (305) 271-8894 Email/Eserve: babuntorrespa@ msn.com Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 20-CP-76-M DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVID FORREST TURNER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of David Forrest Turner, deceased, whose date of death was September 3, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: October 29, 2020.

Personal Representative: Michael Barber 800 35th Street Ocean Marathon, Florida 33050 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney for Rose Jacilla Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw. com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: October 29 & November 5, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 20-CP-000090-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF RICHARD ALAN CRAIG, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of RICHARD ALAN CRAIG, deceased, whose date of death was January 29, 2020, File Number 20-CP-000090-P, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Monroe County Plantation Courthouse, Probate Division, 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, Florida 33070.

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

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice 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 (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (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 THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED 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: October 22, 2020.

Personal Representative: ASHLEY MUWWAKKIL 13 Werwich Court Chapin, SC 29036 Attorney for Personal Representative: MATTHEW WADE TORRES, ESQ. Petitioner’s Attorney, FBN: 81728 BABUN & TORRES, P.A. 13831 SW 59 Street, Suite 101 Miami, Florida 33183 Phone (305) 387-7725 Fax (305) 271-8894 Email/Eserve: babuntorrespa@ msn.com Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 20-CP-243-K Division: Lower Keys IN RE: ESTATE OF FRANKLYN W. MENSER Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Franklyn W. Menser, deceased, whose date of death was September 14, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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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: October 29, 2020.

Personal Representative: Elizabeth J. Menser 17015 Kingfish Lane West Sugarloaf Shores, Florida 33042 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw. com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: October 29 & November 5, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

Telephone: (305) 981-8889 Facsimile: (305) 405-7979 Publish: October 29 & November 5, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

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 addresses 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 this 9th day of October, 2020 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Jaquelyn Fonseca Deputy Clerk Publish: October 15, 22, 29 and November 5, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: December 16th, 2020 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 22ND day of September, 2020 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: October 22, 29, November 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 22ND day of September, 2020 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: October 22, 29, November 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 20-CP-000101-P IN RE: ESTATE OF JACKIE M. PORITZKY, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JACKIE M. PORITZKY, deceased, whose date of death was APRIL 16, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, File Number 20-CP000101-P, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, Florida 33070.

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

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice 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 the 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. NOT WITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this notice is October 29, 2020.

Personal Representative: JILLIAN HAINER-JONES Attorney for Personal Representative: BART H. CHEPENIK, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 0038962 Primary E-mail: bchepenik@ ctllp.com Secondary E-mail: probateservice@ctllp.com Chepenik Trushin LLP Attorneys for Personal Representative 12550 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 805 Miami, Florida 33181

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 20-DR-7-K Division: Family RICHARD SANDERS-FOX, Petitioner, and ERIN SANDERS-FOX, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: ERIN SANDERS-FOX Last Known Address: 3330 NORTHSIDE DRIVE, 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 RICHARD SANDERS-FOX, whose address is 3333 DUCK AVENUE, K202, KEY WEST, FL 33040, on or before November 17, 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.

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 addresses 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 this 13th day of October, 2020 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Jaquelyn Fonseca Deputy Clerk Publish: October 15, 22, 29 and November 5, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 20-DR-643-K Division: Family OSCAR ALCIDES CARRANZA MEDINA, Petitioner, and BIANCA LUISA PERALTA, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: BIANCA PERALTA Last Known Address: UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on OSCAR ALCIDES CARRANZA MEDINA, whose address is 319 VIRGINA ST, KEY WEST, FL 33040, on or before November 17, 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.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2020-16 Notice is hereby given that CAZENOVIA CREEK FUNDING II LLC holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2018/1824 Alt Key No: 1681393 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2018 RE: 00555060-000000 Description of Property: LT 3 ROCK HARBOR YACHT HAVEN KEY LARGO PB4-80 OR536-635E OR540-18 Name in which assessed: DUYOS RAFAEL E JR All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: December 16th, 2020 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 22ND day of September, 2020 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: October 22, 29, November 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2020-17 Notice is hereby given that SAMUEL HARTMAN holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon.

The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2016/1781 Alt Key No: 1645818 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2016 RE: 00526580-000000 Description of Property: BK 15 LT 2 AMD PLAT OF PB3-62 KEY LARGO PARK KEY LARGO OR71-439 OR940-409/10 OR940-411/12 OR1948-1265 OR1948-1266AFF OR2053-2075 Name in which assessed: GURNEY JOSEPH A ESTATE All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2020-18 Notice is hereby given that CAZENOVIA CREEK FUNDING II LLC holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2018/1689 Alt Key No: 1633038 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2018 RE: 00513740-000000 Description of Property: PARADISE POINT COVE KEY LARGO PB4-55 LT 7 N OF CANAL OR411-806 OR798-654 OR8191408 OR1005-1063 OR2525-1738D/C Name in which assessed: RAINES CAROL ANN All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: December 16th, 2020 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 22ND day of September, 2020 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: October 22, 29, November 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2020-19 Notice is hereby given that VINMAS HOLDINGS, LLC holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon.

The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2018/1687 Alt Key No: 1632856 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2018 RE: 00513550-000000 Description of Property: BK 3 LT 6 PARADISE POINT PB3-16 KEY LARGO OR7-287/288 OR782-1101 OR816-748 OR8601917Q/C OR860-1919 Name in which assessed: WALDORF GERT ESTATE WALDORF ANNE All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: December 16th, 2020

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2020-20 Notice is hereby given that 5T WEALTH PARTNERS LP holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon.

The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2017/1739 Alt Key No: 1631973 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2017 RE: 00512660-000000 Description of Property: BK 10 LT 9 BOWENS ADDN TO RIVIERA VILLAGE PB2-107 KEY LARGO G57-181 OR444-151 OR2187-2131/32P/R Name in which assessed: ORTIZ CHARLES L All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: December 16th, 2020 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 22ND day of September, 2020 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: October 22, 29, November 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2020-21 Notice is hereby given that PLEASANT VALLEY CAPITAL LLC – 18 US BANK % PLEASANT VALLEY CAPITAL LLC- 18 holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon.

The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2018/1670 Alt Key No: 1630659 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2018 RE: 00511340-000000 Description of Property: BK 4 LT 16 REVISED AMENDED PLAT OF RIVIERA VILLAGE PB280 KEY LARGO OR141-180/81 OR817-1177 OR1767-2290 OR1791-241 OR2688-2461/62C/T Name in which assessed: SCHOENROCK BERNARD ANTHONY All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: December 16th, 2020 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 22ND day of September, 2020 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: October 22, 29, November 5 &

LEGAL NOTICES 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2020-23 Notice is hereby given that EMERALD TAX SBMUNI CUST FOR holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2018/1238 Alt Key No: 1459291 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2018 RE: 00376220-000000 Description of Property: AMENDED PLAT OF DORSETT SUBD PB2-153 GRASSY KEY PT OFGOV LOT 1 SEC 19 TWP-65S RGE-34E LOT 8 OR330-533 OR381-1062 OR704-660 OR1074-2492 OR1074-2493 OR1074-2494 OR2407-2379 OR2434-1749 Name in which assessed: TRAVERS BETTY B C/O TRAVERS ROBERT All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: December 16th, 2020 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 22ND day of September, 2020 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: October 22, 29, November 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2020-25 Notice is hereby given that MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon.

The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2018/1047 Alt Key No: 1428272 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2018 RE: 00350540-000000 Description of Property: SEA CREST HEIGHTS PB3-60 KEY VACA LOT 6 AND S25 FT LOT 5 OR199-286 OR199-16 PROB12-105 OR756-1795 L/E OR837-1585AFF OR931-283D/C OR957-929 OR1399-2460 OR1680-947 OR2332-1220AFF OR23321221/23 OR2818-2307/08 OR2875-934/35 Along with MOBILE HOME TITLE NR: 3733444 YEAR MAKE: 1969 VEHICLE ID NR: F2228 Name in which assessed: NORTH GEORGIA PROPERTIES LLC All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: December 16th, 2020 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 22ND day of September, 2020 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk

LEGAL NOTICES Publish: October 22, 29, November 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2020-26 Notice is hereby given that FIG FL18 LLC FCM AS CUSTODIAN FOR FIG FL18 LLC AND SECURED PARTY holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2018/771 Alt Key No: 1315273 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2018 RE: 00246221-011400 Description of Property: BK 5 LT 4 PINE KEY YACHT CLUB ESTATES BIG PINE KEY PB6-98 OR531-183 OR56470 OR560-871 OR1097-1483 OR1111-365 OR1476-1748 OR1625-25 OR2673-1157/58 OR2676-1217/19C OR27461658/60 Name in which assessed: LEON J LUIS All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: December 16th, 2020 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 22ND day of September, 2020 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: October 22, 29, November 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2020-27 Notice is hereby given that EMERALD TAX SBMUNI CUST FOR holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2018/704 Alt Key No: 1265942 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2018 RE: 00202630-000000 Description of Property: BK 5 LT 23 BREEZESWEPT BEACH ESTATES PB4-143 RAMROD KEY OR547-516 OR837-1986 OR837145/TRUST OR855-793 OR9791774 OR1063-383 OR1442-1942 OR1613-1911 OR2450-1471/72 OR2540-996 OR2579/137/144 Name in which assessed: CSK EDUCATIONAL FUNDING LLC All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: December 16th, 2020 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 22ND day of September, 2020 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: October 22, 29, November 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2020-28 Notice is hereby given that EMERALD TAX SBMUNI CUST FOR holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2018/696 Alt Key No: 1263974 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2018 RE: 00200670-000000 Description of Property: SUMMERLAND ESTATES PB2-167 SUMMERLAND KEY PT LOT 25 (TRACT L) OR540659 OR1024-1994 OR10241995/1996 OR1024-1997/AFF Name in which assessed: WESTDALE LEONARD E JR All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: December 16th, 2020 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 22ND day of September, 2020 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: October 22, 29, November 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2017/543 Alt Key No: 1170933 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2017 RE: 00136700-000100 Description of Property: KEY HAVEN FIFTH ADDITION RACCOON KEY WLY 30FT LOT 7 BLK 6 PB5-10 OR434-933/939 OR715-85 OR750-524 OR750525 OR829-1536/1537 OR1056-657 OR1594-1305/06 OR2139-1713 OR2412-243/61F/J OR28361136/37 Name in which assessed: MCPHERSON BENJAMIN N All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: December 16th, 2020 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 22ND day of September, 2020 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: October 22, 29, November 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2018/205 Alt Key No: 8781512 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2018 RE: 00066180-000605 Description of Property: LAS SALINAS CONDOMINIUM UNIT W403 OR1147-2459/61 OR1532-1385 OR1619-254/56R/S OR2350-1567/69(ORDER) OR2357-1185/87TR Name in which assessed: SANTOS BRETT DYLAN SPECIAL NEEDS TR 02/18/2003 All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: December 16th, 2020 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 22ND day of September, 2020 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: October 22, 29, November 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

was recorded December 29, 2009, in Official Records Book 2446, Page 975 in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, (the “Mortgage”); and WHEREAS, the Mortgage was assigned to the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the “Secretary”),

by Assignment recorded October 12, 2017 in Official Records Book 2874, Page 1539, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage is now owned by the Secretary; and WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of Section 9 of the Mortgage in that Mortgagor has abandoned the Property hereinafter defined and the Mortgage remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this Notice and no payment has been made to restore the loan to current status; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of August 12, 2020 is $742,440.09 plus accrued unpaid interest, if any, late charges, if any, fees and costs; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage to be immediately due and payable; and WHEREAS, Unknown Tenant(s) may claim some interest in the property hereinafter described, as a/the tenant(s) in possession of the property, but such interest is subordinate to the lien of the Mortgage of the Secretary; and NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of the undersigned as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on September 1, 2020 in Official Records Book 3041, Page 0934 of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, notice is hereby given that on November 24, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (the “Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: Lot 11, Block 1, YACHT CLUB ISLAND ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF DUCK KEY, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 82, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida Commonly known as: 322 E Seaview Drive, Marathon, Florida 33050 The sale will be held at 322 E Seaview Drive, Marathon, Florida 33050. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $742,440.09 plus interest from August 12, 2020 at a rate of $69.73 per diem (subject to increases applicable under the Note), plus all costs of this foreclosure and costs of an owner’s policy of title insurance.

There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his/her/its pro-rata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale.

When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling ten (10%) percent of the bid amount in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. Each oral bid need not be accompanied by a deposit. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of ten (10%) percent of the bid amount must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is non-refundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within thirty (30) days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause

shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyancing fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them.

The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for fifteen (15) day increments for a fee equal to Five Hundred and NO/100 Dollars ($500.00) per extension, paid in advance.

The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due.

If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within, the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD Field Office representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD Field Office Representative, offer the Property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder.

There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant.

The amount that must be paid if the Mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is the principal balance set forth above, together with accrued, unpaid interest, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement.

Date: October 7, 2020 HUD Foreclosure Commissioner Michael J Posner, Esquire Ward, Damon, Posner, Pheterson & Bleau 4420 Beacon Circle West Palm Beach, Florida 33407 Tel: 561.842.3000 Fax: 561.842.3626 Direct: 561.594.1452 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH Sworn to, subscribed and acknowledged before me this 7th day of October, 2020, by mean of [XX] physical presence or [__] online notarization, Michael J Posner, Esquire, HUD Foreclosure Commissioner who [XX] is personally known to me or [__] produced ________ as identification.

Notary Public, State of Florida Sandra D. Heck My Commission GG 280088 My Commission Expires: 12/13/2022 Unless you, within thirty days of your receipt of this notice, dispute the validity of the debt claimed in this letter, or any portion of the debt, we will assume that the debt alleged in this letter is valid. If we receive notice from you within thirty days of your receipt of this notice that the debt claimed in this notice, or any portion of the debt, is disputed, we will obtain verification of the debt and will forward that verification to you.

Also, upon request to us within thirty days of your receipt of this notice, we will provide the name and address of the original creditor of the debt claimed in this notice, if different from the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

Publish: October 15, 22, & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

3.5143 A10-35 James Doyle Tina Doyle 182 Central Ave. Deer Park, NY 11729 2018 $7,028.60 3.5143 If you fail to cure the default as set forth in this notice or take other appropriate action with regard to this foreclosure matter, you risk losing ownership of your timeshare interest through the trustee foreclosure procedure established in section 721.855, Florida Statutes. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT AS A MATTER OF LAW TO SEND TO THE TRUSTEE WRITTEN NOTICE THAT YOU OBJECT TO THIS PROCEDURE. UPON THE TRUSTEE’S RECEIPT OF YOUR OBJECTION, THE FORECLOSURE OF THE LIEN WITH RESPECT TO THE DEFAULT SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE ONLY. You have the right to cure your default in the manner set forth in this notice at any time before the trustee’s sale of your timeshare interest. If you do not object to the use of the trustee foreclosure procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment even if the proceeds from the sale of your timeshare interest by the TRUSTEE are insufficient to offset the amounts secured by the lien.

RESORTS LEGAL, P.A., d/b/a TIMESHARE TRUSTEE 900 DREW STREET, SUITE 1 CLEARWATER, FL 33755 PHONE: (727) 441-2635 FAX: (727) 461-4836 Website: www.staacklaw.com Publish: October 29 & November 5, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2020-29 Notice is hereby given that CAZENOVIA CREEK FUNDING II LLC holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2018/662 Alt Key No: 1245020 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2018 RE: 00188681-044000 Description of Property: LT 438 VENTURE OUT CUDJOE KEY PB6-56 OR537-250 OR1280138 OR1345-415 OR1381-1085 OR1381-1086 OR1527-2157/58 OR2865-1424/25 Along with Mobile Home TITLE NR: 75833450 VEHICLE ID NR: JACFL20265A YEAR MAKE: 1999 Name in which assessed: MORIARTY MICHAEL All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: December 16th, 2020 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 22ND day of September, 2020 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: October 22, 29, November 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2020-30 Notice is hereby given that JOSE LUIS SPECHT COMPANY 401K PLAN holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2020-31 Notice is hereby given that MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon.

The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2018/535 Alt Key No: 1193054 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2018 RE: 00147910-000000 Description of Property: BK 7 LT 8 ROCKLAND HAMMOCK SEC 2 EAST ROCKLAND KEY PB3-153 OR125-87-88 OR760-595 OR816-1862/63 OR1308-1182/83L/E Along with Mobile Home TITLE NR:2335741 YEAR MAKE: 1996 VEHICLE ID NR:DB6TS5881 REG NR:237402760 Name in which assessed: JOHNSON JOSEPHINE JEAN All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: December 16th, 2020 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 22ND day of September, 2020 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: October 22, 29, November 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2020-32 Notice is hereby given that PLEASANT VALLEY CAPITAL LLC – 18US BANK % PLEASANT VALLEY CAPITAL LLC – 18 holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon.

The Certificate Number and year

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2020-33 Notice is hereby given that MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon.

The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2018/59 Alt Key No: 1018511 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2018 RE: 00018050-000000 Description of Property: KW PT LOT 4 SQR 9 TR 4 (LT11 L-130) P-60 OR9-247 OR115-54 OR208-182 OR212-414/415 OR621-801 0R2744-973LET/ADM Name in which assessed: MCKENZIE WILLIAM ESTATE C/O FREEMAN LINDA P/R All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: December 16th, 2020 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 22ND day of September, 2020 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: October 22, 29, November 5 & 12, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers This Instrument Prepared By/ Returned to: Michael J Posner, Esq., HUD Foreclosure Commissioner Ward, Damon, Posner, Pheterson & Bleau 4420 Beacon Circle, Suite 100 West Palm Beach, Florida 33407 HECM# 095-1439703 PCN:00384240-000000 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on December 10, 2009, a certain Mortgage was executed by William E. Wade and Erica Natalie Wade, his wife as Mortgagor in favor of MERS as nominee for Financial Freedom Acquisition LLC which Mortgage

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO FORECLOSE To: All persons listed below, their guardians, heirs and assigns, record owners of the unit week(s) as showing, all located in Monroe County, Florida comprised of Unit Weeks as more particularly defined in and governed by that certain: Declaration of Condominium for FLORIDA BAY CLUB OF KEY LARGO, a condominium, recorded in O.R. Book 871 at pages 1215, et seq. Public Records, Monroe County, Florida.

You are hereby given Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose on behalf of THE FLORIDA BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. a Florida not-for-profit corporation.

You may cure the default and redeem the timeshare interest by paying the amounts secured by the Association’s lien on your unit week(s) as showing below in cash or certified funds to Timeshare Trustee™ at any time prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Sale.

Unit/ Week Owner Name Co-Owner Name Address, City, State Zip Default Year Amount Due Per Diem A05-47 Sophia Fite 135 Raven Hollow Dr. North Wales, PA 19454 2018 $6,105.48 3.05274 B02-01 Dewey H. Meeks III Erin D. Meeks 1110 Maikai Dr. Merritt Island, FL 32953 2019 $6,040.58 3.02029 A08-31 Bernard L. Kwakernaat Anahit Kwakernaat 4243 Charing Cross Rd. Sarasota, FL 34241 2019 $6,040.58 3.02029 B06-45 Luis I. Garrido Flor M. Garrido 18391 NW 76th Pl. Hialeah, FL 33015 2018 $7,028.60 3.5143 C02-52 James C. Hauser Charlene E. Hauser 4448 SW 27th Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 2019 $6,040.58 3.02029 A10-35 Thomas E. Pinger Margaret E. Pinger 457 E. Glaucus St. Encinitas, CA 92024 2018 $7,028.60

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 20-008697 SUNSET HARBOR RESORT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

THOMAS G. SPONENBERG Obligor ___________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Thomas G. Sponenberg 3620 Pelham Road #288 Greenville, SC 29615 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Sunset Harbor Resort Condominium described as: Unit 231, Week 15, Sunset Harbor Resort Condominium Resort, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof as recorded in Official Records Book 1376, Page 1093, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (hereafter the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES Lienholder in the amount of $2,849.29, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.87 times the number of days that have elapsed since October 8, 2020), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 20-008756 WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

ROBERT EDWARD MOLAN; DANA OWENS-MOLAN Obligor ____________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Robert Edward Molan 1027 Henry Drive Alabaster, AL 35007 Dana Owens-Molan 1027 Henry Drive Alabaster, AL 35007 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Windward Pointe Condominium described as: Unit 5711, Week 19, Even Year Biennial Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $2,549.41, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.74 times the number of days that have elapsed since October 8, 2020), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish:

LEGAL NOTICES October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 20-008759 WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

WILLIAM MANSO; ELIZABETH DIANE MANSO Obligor ___________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: William Manso 3415 Indian Creek Drive Apartment 501 Miami Beach, FL 33140 Elizabeth Diane Manso 3415 Indian Creek Drive Apartment 501 Miami Beach, FL 33140 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Windward Pointe Condominium described as: Unit 5513, Week 22, Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $2,561.73, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.74 times the number of days that have elapsed since October 8, 2020), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 20-008805 WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

YAWEN CHELSEA CHENGORNICK; GEORGE STEPHEN GORNICK Obligor ____________/

305.743.0844

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LEGAL NOTICES

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TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Yawen Chelsea Chen-Gornick 1208 Shetland Court Yardley, PA 19067 George Stephen Gornick 1208 Shetland Court Yardley, PA 19067 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Windward Pointe Condominium described as: Unit 5212, Week 20, Windward Pointe Condominium, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $2,555.15, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.74 times the number of days that have elapsed since October 8, 2020), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $2,662.96, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.78 times the number of days that have elapsed since October 8, 2020), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $2,676.54, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.79 times the number of days that have elapsed since October 8, 2020), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 20-008853 WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

LE ROY HENDERSON, JR.; SUSAN LYNN BUTLER Obligor __________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Le Roy Henderson, Jr. 168 South Street Eatontown, NJ 07724 Susan Lynn Butler 168 South Street Eatontown, NJ 07724 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Windward Pointe Condominium described as: Unit 5333, Week 1, Annual Windward Pointe Condominium, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 20-008882 WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

GILBERT YVO ROSS; FRANCISCA ROSS Obligor __________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Gilbert Yvo Ross 682 Metropolitan Avenue Staten Island, NY 10301 Francisca Ross 682 Metropolitan Avenue Staten Island, NY 10301 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Windward Pointe Condominium described as: Unit 5614, Week 11, Even Year Biennial Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 20-008884 WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

CIRO PERRONE; MARIA AGNESE PERRONE Obligor ____________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Ciro Perrone 109 Columbia Avenue Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 Maria Agnese Perrone 109 Columbia Avenue Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Windward Pointe Condominium described as: Unit 5624, Week 19, Annual Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $2,549.41, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.74 times the number of days that have elapsed since October 8, 2020), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028

LEGAL NOTICES Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 20-008913 WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

NANCY JANE GAVLIN Obligor ____________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Nancy Jane Gavlin 2810 Little Country Road Parrish, FL 34219 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Windward Pointe Condominium described as: Unit 5621, Week 40, Annual Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $2,721.03, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.74 times the number of days that have elapsed since October 8, 2020), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 20-008940 WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

CYNTHIA ROSALIE BAUER; PAUL REHN BAUER Obligor _____________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO:

LEGAL NOTICES Cynthia Rosalie Bauer 1700 Southwest 78th Avenue Davie, FL 33324 Paul Rehn Bauer 1700 Southwest 78th Avenue Davie, FL 33324 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Windward Pointe Condominium described as: Unit 5222, Week 3, Annual Windward Pointe Condominium, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $2,662.96, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.78 times the number of days that have elapsed since October 8, 2020), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 20-008954 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

PHILLIP GEORGE MURRAY Obligor ___________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Phillip George Murray 11428 Icarus Circle Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Beach House Condominium described as: Unit D21, Week 32, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $2,461.14, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.74 times the number of days that have elapsed since October 8, 2020), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 20-008997 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

JOHN EDWARD SANDERS Obligor ____________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: John Edward Sanders 2205 Armsdale Road Jacksonville, FL 32218 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Beach House Condominium described as: Unit F23, Week 39, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $2,541.90, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.74 times the number of days that have elapsed since October 8, 2020), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown,

LEGAL NOTICES Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 20-009099 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

GUY MEIDHOF; TERI MARGARET MEIDHOF Obligor _____________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Guy Meidhof 1255 CYPRESS STREET FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731 Teri Margaret Meidhof 1255 CYPRESS STREET FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Beach House Condominium described as: Unit A33, Week 23, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $2,562.26, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.75 times the number of days that have elapsed since October 8, 2020), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 20-009130 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

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RAY ALAN GEORGE; SUZANNE CUNNINGHAM GEORGE Obligor _____________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Ray Alan George 3852 MEMBERS CLUB Boulevard Southeast SOUTHPORT, NC 28461 Suzanne Cunningham George 3852 MEMBERS CLUB Boulevard Southeast SOUTHPORT, NC 28461 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Beach House Condominium described as: Unit A13, Week 22, Beach House Condominium, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $2,679.95, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.75 times the number of days that have elapsed since October 8, 2020), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

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

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $2,625.12, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.73 times the number of days that have elapsed since October 8, 2020), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $2,549.94, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.75 times the number of days that have elapsed since October 8, 2020), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 20-009195 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

SCOTT MORSE Obligor ____________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Scott Morse 930 Northeast 16th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Beach House Condominium described as: Unit B13, Week 43, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $2,551.74, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.74 times the number of days that have elapsed since October 8, 2020), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Beach House Condominium described as: Unit D33, Week 24, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $2,575.58, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.75 times the number of days that have elapsed since October 8, 2020), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 20-009137 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

DARREN MARTIN LATTER; DUNCAN MILBURN Obligor ____________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Darren Martin Latter 44 WATERLINE CRESCENT BULIMBA BRISBANE, QLD 4171 Australia Duncan Milburn 44 WATERLINE CRESCENT BULIMBA BRISBANE, QLD 4171 Australia YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Beach House Condominium described as: Unit A33, Week 12, Beach

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 20-009139 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

DAVID ALAN FORMELLA Obligor _____________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: David Alan Formella 1911 BALMORAL Street JOLIET, IL 60431 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Beach House Condominium described as: Unit A12, Week 21, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 20-009185 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

LEE VAN MIDDLESWORTH; VANESSA VAN MIDDLESWORTH Obligor _____________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Lee Van Middlesworth 246 Glenwood Drive Mooresville, NC 28115 Vanessa Van Middlesworth 246 Glenwood Drive Mooresville, NC 28115 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Beach House Condominium described as: Unit A32, Week 27, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $2,582.55, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.74 times the number of days that have elapsed since October 8, 2020), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 20-009197 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

MINH CHAU THI LE; DAT VAN DINH; CRYSTAL DINH Obligor ___________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Minh Chau Thi Le 521 Mota Drive Bay Point, CA 94565 Dat Van Dinh 521 Mota Drive Bay Point, CA 94565 Crystal Dinh 521 Mota Drive Bay Point, CA 94565 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL

NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 20-009203 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

THOMAS H. MCDONALD, JR. Obligor _____________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Thomas H. McDonald, Jr. P.O. Box 39233 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33339 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Beach House Condominium described as: Unit F13, Week 33, Beach House Condominium, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • •305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $1,257.14, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.19 times the number of days that have elapsed since October 8, 2020), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 20-009208 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

AARON MODIANO Obligor _____________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Aaron Modiano 325 Northeast 21st Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Beach House Condominium described as: Unit B22, Week 21, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $2,554.90, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.74 times the number of days that have elapsed since October 8, 2020), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish:

LEGAL NOTICES October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 20-009516 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

HECTOR JAIME BERNAL; BEATRIZ SORAYA BERNAL Obligor _____________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: Hector Jaime Bernal 15573 South West 95th Street Miami, FL 33196 Beatriz Soraya Bernal 15573 South West 95th Street Miami, FL 33196 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Beach House Condominium described as: Unit F32, Week 37, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $2,554.70, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.74 times the number of days that have elapsed since October 8, 2020), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 20-009629 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs.

WILLIAM ALAN TUFFIASH Obligor ____________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: William Alan Tuffiash 1040 Whitman Street Allentown, PA 18104 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a

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TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Beach House Condominium described as: Unit A32, Week 45, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $2,591.25, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $0.75 times the number of days that have elapsed since October 8, 2020), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued.

Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: October 22 & 29, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

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

Old Model Military Clocks & W a t c h e s .

Call 305-743-4578

OFFICE SPACE

FLORIDA KEYS DIESEL - MARATHON

NOW HIRING: Diesel Technician position available.

Competitive compensation package. Experience in the marine field preferred but not necessary. Experience with Caterpillar and Cummins Marine Engines a plus.

Diesel Mechanic Assistant position available.

Looking for a motivated candidate willing to learn a new trade or expand current skills. Company willing to train.

Qualified applicants please call 305-289-2070 or email resume to neil@allkeysdiesel.com . Drug Free and valid Drivers License a must.

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED! Monroe County School District

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

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

Dolphin Research Center has a FT opening for an Accounting Clerk: Responsible for daily, weekly & monthly accounting processes. Must be a responsible, organized and motivated individual who demonstrates excellent “team player” skills.

Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), vacation and paid holidays & much more. Job description available at www.dolphins.org. Email your resume & application to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE

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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”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

NOW HIRING

IS HIRING!

RESTAURANT HOST

Behavioral Health Counselor

SERVERS

KEY WEST Case Manager (Forensic, Adult)

BARTENDERS FOOD RUNNER PUBLIC AREA ATTENDANT LAUNDRY ATTENDANT ROOM ATTENDANTS BELLMEN LINE COOK SOUS CHEF BAKER APPLY AT:

KEY LARGO

Substance Abuse Counselor Behavioral Health Therapist (Children) Behavioral Health Therapist (Adult) FL LCSW,LMHC, LMFT Engagement Specialist (Suicide Prevention) Crisis Counselor

MARATHON

Behavioral Health Counselor Admission/Utilization Review Specialist Care Coordinator Behavioral Health Therapist (Children) RNs and LPNs (3 shifts) (PT/FT & per diem) Peer Support Specialist Drop In Technician (PT) Driver (CDL preferred) *Assisted Living Direct Care Worker (PT/FT) *Behavioral Health Technicians (3 shifts) (PT/FT & per diem) *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.

Bungalows Key Largo is an EOE

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

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

NOW HIRING

Marathon, Big Pine Key & Stock Island Locations $15 per hour to start

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

FT Employees are eligible to participate in our health, dental, vision, Life Insurance. PTO and Profit Sharing is available to every member of our team (conditions apply).

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

READY FOR A CHANGE? A NEW CAREER AWAITS IN AN ESTABLISHED COMPANY.

$50,000 salary plus commission and benefits for qualified candidates.

Send your confidential resume to britt@keysweekly.com.

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

Licensed & Insured #SP33799

ALL KEYS GLASS

We Also Repair & Replace Patio Door Screens

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Windows • Doors

Authorized Dealer

305-743-7800

305-998-8953 Insured • Professional • Reliable

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

MARATHON

SOLAR DONE RIGHT! CALL US FOR A FREE HOME ESTIMATE

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

• SINCE 1989 •

305-289-1150

Florida Solar Contractor CVC 56734

When It Rains It Pours!

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

www.saltenergy.net www.saltservice.net 2992 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050

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

FRESH FLORIDA LOBSTERS FROM THE NICHOLS CREW DIRECT TO YOU

MM63 -MM74 | 305.393.1415

LIVE $10.00 A POUND TAILS $10.00 EACH

STONE CRABS ON REQUEST

Tewes Mortgage

Your local, residential lending expert!

Call 305.495.6000

Kitchen Cabinets Sales REAL Wood Cabinets at Particle Board Prices KitchenKorner/Fred's Beds 1333 O/S Hwy, MM 53.5 • 305-743-7277

for a FREE Consultation

Brian Tewes

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info@johnnymaddoxcharters.com

Serving Monroe, Dade & Broward Including Airports & Ports.

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

Serving Key Largo to Key West

Cell: 305-363-8330 Office: 305-735-4626 will@cecflk.com www.CECFLK.com

305-743-7454

fkes2011@gmail.com floridakeysexpressshuttle.com

Will Campbell President

305-481-3259

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

The Weekly Newspapers www.KeysWeekly.com

P.E. Lic. No: 79269 5800 Overseas Hwy. Unit 32 Marathon, FL. 33050

305-743-0844

ARTIC TEMP, INC. Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Residential, Commercial & Marine Ice Machine - Sales - Service Phone: (305) 743-5288

Floor & Wall Tiles Porcelain/Planks Marble Carpets Quartz & Granite Countertops

Lic#SP-3562

Lisa Feliciano

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Licensed & Insured Contractor # CACO53827

Residential Loan Officer

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

Fax: (305) 743-6887

We Do Installations!

Licensed & Insured

FREE ESTIMATES U.S.1 & 109th St, Marathon (Across from Beall’s Outlet)

289-3019

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CHERYL MEADS ALWAYS READY TO LEND A HAND, DEFEND THE VULNERABLE & REBUILD COMMUNITIES

Whether it be her and her family’s missionary and humanitarian efforts in the Philippines, building schools and water treatment centers in Uganda, working with the Tim Tebow Foundation to lift up children, and philanthropic efforts in our own community, Cheryl Meads knows all too well that service to one’s fellow man exceeds a title in public office.

CHERYL MEADS: SCIENTIST. PHILANTHROPIST. CHANGEMAKER.

ON NOVEMBER 3RD, LET’S ELECT A PROVEN ADVOCATE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY TO SERVE US IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT. Political ad, Paid for by Cheryl Meads, Non Partisan, for Islamorada Village Council Seat 2.

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VOTE

JIM MOONEY FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE

A FIGHTER FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT AND OUR WAY OF LIFE The Keys has always had to fight for everything it gets.

No one will fight harder for us than Jim Mooney.

EARLY VOTING ENDS OCT. 31 E L E C T I O N DA Y: NOV. 3 Clean air, waterways, and our lands are critical to the health of our families and our Keys economy.

Jim Mooney is the environmental champion we need making sure our voice is heard at the capitol.

A lifelong resident of the Keys, Jim Mooney will keep up the fight to restore our reefs and improve nearshore water quality, because so many depend on these natural resources for their livelihood.

Jim will advocate for science-based solutions that keep the Florida Bay in balance and prevent future seagrass die-offs and algae blooms.

ElectJimMooney.com Political Advertisement Paid for and Approved by Jim Mooney, Republican, for State Representative District 120