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NEW VILLAGE DAIS EXTENDS EVENT PERMIT SUSPENSIAON TO SPRING Gigantic Nautical Flea Market among major events affected JIM McCARTHY

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ive new Islamorada council members sworn into office went right to work at their first meeting by extending a permit suspension for special events in the village to April 1 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Before the council made its decision on Nov. 19 inside the community center at Founders Park, the Florida Health Department’s Bob Eadie told the dais he doesn’t foresee any significant improvement that would allow large gatherings to occur safely in early 2021. That means major in-person events like Gigantic Nautical Flea Market won’t go on at Founders Park in February.

Donning masks and standing 6 feet apart, council members were sworn into office one by one as a small

crowd of family members and village officials inside the center looked on.

Council members subsequently walked to their seats where plastic dividers and hand sanitizer awaited them.

The public and a majority of village staff watched from their computers at home in what was a hybrid-style format.

A discussion toward the latter part of the meeting ensued among council, village leaders and the county’s health officer over the continued suspension of temporary use permits for special

Former Mayor Mike Forster is honored for his service by current Mayor Buddy Pinder during council’s Nov. 16 meeting. JIM McCARTHY/Keys Weekly

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events and large gatherings by nonprofits within the village and at Founders Park. Prior to the new members’ arrival, the former council enacted a measure in August that put a halt to special events and gatherings in the village and the park. It went through Oct. 31 as a precautionary measure in response to the pandemic, which recently has seen new cases growing.

Key events in Islamorada like the swim to Alligator Lighthouse and Tour De Reef Bike Ride were canceled. With organizers requesting temporary use permits for upcoming events, the council agreed the time isn’t right to group scores of people together just yet. Discussion keyed in on the Gigantic Nautical Flea Market, a notable Upper Keys Rotary Club event at Founders that attracts hundreds of vendors and thousands of people — all while generating a quarter-million dollars for students’ higher education on an annual basis.

In his remarks to the council, Eadie noted the uptick in cases in Monroe County and the likelihood that it will “only get worse,” especially after Thanksgiving. Seventythree new cases were reported by the health department on Nov. 16 and 38 the day before — more than half coming from Key West.

Eadie attributed that to visitors in bars and restaurants and those not wearing masks.

While Eadie noted that it’s OK for the Rotary club to continue planning, he said he’s “very pessimistic” the Keys will be in a position for a large-scale, outdoor event.

“It would be a high-risk event because you’re bringing a great deal of people, well in excess of 50 people, and they’re in a confined area,” Eadie said. “I would want to really see that the spread of the virus was really in control before I can tell you I think it’s a good thing to go forward and have these events.”

Joe Roth, a member of the Upper Keys Rotary, explained to the council that the club’s plan for the event was to increase separation and spread out food and drink opportunities to limit large congregations in one place. In addition, the plan included spacing out vendors, using twice the area the flea market usually takes up at the park in combination with limiting the number of vendors — and potentially the number of shoppers.

“Clearly we don’t want to have an event that’s going to be dangerous, and we certainly understand

Councilman David Webb speaks during council’s meeting on Thursday at Founders Park Community Center. JIM McCARTHY/ Keys Weekly

Henry Rosenthal is sworn into office as village councilman by Judge Sharon Hamilton.

Mark Gregg is sworn into office as village councilman by Judge Sharon Hamilton.

Buddy Pinder is seated at the center of the dais after a unanimous vote by the council to name him mayor.

Pete Bacheler is seated following the council’s unanimous vote to name him vice mayor.

that and we wouldn't be a part of that either. But I think the consensus on our side is if there’s a way to do it safe, and if there’s a way to mitigate some of these things and still have an event, that’s what we're trying to keep the door open to,” he said.

Roth said the club has a “rainy day” fund for instances where weather, or in this case a pandemic, affects the event. However, the money from that fund for scholarships wouldn’t have the same impact compared to the funds generated from the weekend-long flea market, Roth acknowledged.

Councilman David Webb asked if there’s any consideration for a different date later in the year when the council might have more confidence in a change in the pandemic’s status. Roth said vendors tend to travel in a circuit of events with the Nautical Flea Market a part of that.

“Of course, what’s going on today has kind of thrown that (in) upheaval, and they might be attending one event and not attending another because it’s canceled.

This year’s strange,” he said. “But historically speaking, it’s really hard to change that date because their whole schedule is predicated on a number of events that happen in a sequence, and we’re just one of those in a sequence.”

Other major upcoming events, including the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Fest next month and Baygrass Bluegrass in January, were canceled by organizers. Pops in the Park, which holds monthly concerts at the park beginning in January, was waiting on the village council’s decision.

In hearing Eadie, Councilman Mark Gregg said he didn’t get the feeling the pandemic is ending any time soon.

“I don’t want them (event organizers) to think if it's still bad we’re going to suddenly change our minds,” he said. “I don't want to make a decision that ends in a funeral.”

Webb agreed with Gregg’s sentiments.

“I would hope that maybe there might be some possibility the event could be rescheduled if we gave you an earlier definitive decision that it wasn’t going to be in February. That might give you more flexibility and leverage with your own groups and vendors to make other plans,” he said.

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CARRUTHERS FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING ELECTION RESULTS CLAIMS EDDIE MARTINEZ IS INELIGIBLE TO HOLD OFFICE DUE TO RESIDENCY VIOLATION

KEY WEST FACES MASK CHAOS

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ormer County Commissioner Heather Carruthers filed a lawsuit on Nov. 23 challenging the results of the Nov. 3 election in which she lost the District 3 County Commission race to Eddie Martinez.

The lawsuit, filed against Martinez, Supervisor of Elections Joyce Griffin and the county’s canvassing board, claims that Martinez did not live in the County Commission District 3 on Election Day, and is therefore ineligible to hold the office, according to the Florida Constitution.

“Carruthers further seeks a judgment of ouster of Martinez and a revocation of his commission as Monroe County Commissioner District 3,” the lawsuit states.

The complaint asks the court to direct Griffin and the canvassing board to “vacate the results of the Nov. 3 general election for Monroe County Commissioner District 3 and certify Carruthers as the winning candidate.”

Carruthers’ attorney Bernadette Restivo writes in the 13-page lawsuit that Martinez “did not legally reside in District 3 on Election Day.” The suit claims that Marti-

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nez was registered to vote using an address of 1100 Truman Ave., Key West, which is located in District 3; however, the suit claims, that address is not a residential dwelling, but rather the business address and a commercial property that houses Martinez’s land surveying business.

When contacted by the Keys Weekly, Martinez said the Truman Avenue property includes a residential apartment.

“I’m shocked and saddened that she can’t accept that she lost,” Martinez said Monday evening. He had not yet seen the lawsuit. “It’s a shame she’s wasting everyone’s time and she better stay away from investigating my family and what school my kids attend.”

“Martinez changed his address to 1009 Simonton St., Key West with the supervisor of election on Nov. 5,” the suit claims.

Further, the complaint states that Martinez slept at the Marriott Beachside Hotel on Election Night, not at 1100 Truman Ave. The Beachside Hotel is not in District 3, but rather District 1, the lawsuit states.

“Carruthers files this action as a post-election contest to disqualify Martinez and challenge his eligibility to serve as Monroe County Commissioner District 3,” the lawsuit states.

ey West’s mask madness has gotten ugly, with business owners and residents turning against city officials — and each other — in their efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 and prevent business closures.

A Facebook group called “No To Key West Outdoor Mask Mandate” has formed in opposition to the city commission’s Nov. 19 passage of an emergency ordinance requiring masks whenever someone leaves their residence.

Restaurant owner Joe Walsh’s businesses — Jack Flats, Waterfront Brewery, Caroline’s and Fogarty’s — have received 10 of the 13 citations issued by code compliance officers for non-mask compliance. Walsh told the city commission on Thursday that he has a “don’t ask don’t tell” mask policy in place because the way to prevent infection is by keeping sick people away from others. Walsh said he ensures his employees are paid and fed during their quarantine period. Of his 463 employees, his restaurants have seen 12 positive cases and have quarantined 62 workers, Walsh told Keys Weekly on Nov. 20.

“The city is overly simplifying things by saying that wearing masks keeps people safe,” he said. “It’s giving people an artificial sense of security that masks will prevent infection. The way to prevent infection is by keeping sick people away from other people, not by telling sick people to wear masks and go to work.”

Business owner Marie Pierre Sanders agrees with Walsh about the mask requirement and accused city officials at Thursday’s special meeting of disregarding the governor’s executive order that prohibits penalties for individuals not wearing masks.

“What makes you, Madame Mayor and city officials, think you’re above the governor’s executive order?” she asked. “Our island is being destroyed by your actions and people are turning against each other.”

Longtime resident Christine Russell reminded the commissioners they

were elected to represent — and protect — everyone, “not just the business owners.”

Other restaurant owners have pleaded with city officials not to let the actions of a “few bad actors” prompt the city to enact a shutdown of all businesses, most of which are working to comply with the mandate.

“The division that’s happening in this town is not good,” said Bill Lay, who owns La Trattoria, Virgilio’s and La Trattoria Oceanside. “Close to 100% of businesses are trying to comply, but the bridges between people are growing longer, not shorter.”

Restaurant owner Danny Hughes of Two Friends Patio Restaurant suggested in writing that the city “use the tools that it has” by enforcing its lease with Walsh for the city-owned property he leases at Waterfront Brewery.

“With the resurgence of COVID cases in Key West, the city commission has re-enacted one of the most onerous mask ordinances in the country,” Hughes wrote. “Requiring a mask when walking outside alone has no basis in science, which has already been proven. Why not enforce the existing ordinances — and the existing leases that are in place — to try to reverse the resurgence of COVID-19? The majority of the business community has responded admirably to the pandemic, but there are a few ‘bad actors’ that geometrically drive the number of cases upwards. It is unconscionable to punish the majority of businesses with a shutdown for the sake of a few businesses that we do not hold accountable under the terms of their leases. In short: Use the tools you’ve got before buying new ones.”

Walsh said that the city’s code case against Waterfront Brewery for mask non-compliance was dismissed on Nov. 19.

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COMPLAINTS AGAINST NURSING HOME SUSTAINED IN RESIDENT’S CARE JIM McCARTHY

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tephanie Matlock Fouts is relieved her mother no longer lives in a local nursing home where she suffered rashes, a pelvic fracture and weight loss, among other ailments dating back to August.

Despite now receiving care in a different facility, Matlock Fouts says, her mom is no longer the same as before her health started to deteriorate a few months back. A recent report by the Agency for Health Care Administration sustained complaints she brought over her mom’s care against the nursing facility in Tavernier that led to her hospitalization.

Issues go back to mid-August when 81-year-old Nancy Fouts fell out of her bed inside her room on the second floor at Crystal Health & Rehab Center, located at 48 High Point Road.

No injuries were sustained from the incident, but another fall occurred some 16 days later, leading her to suffer a pelvic fracture. She was subsequently brought down to the first floor for rehab.

It wasn’t until a Facetime call Matlock Fouts had with her mother in late August that she started noticing her mother’s deteriorating health. Matlock Fouts questioned staff, who assured her she was fine and in good health.

By late September, Matlock Fouts noticed some serious problems over her mom’s appearance. That night, Matlock Fouts was informed her mother was vomiting. She asked the nurse how much she weighed. Fouts was told 123 pounds. Months before, Matlock Fouts said, she weighed around 140 pounds.

Based on reviews of the facility, observations and interviews, AHCA concluded the facility failed to provide new interventions for “resident one” in the facility, whom Matlock Fouts identified as her mother, after her fall.

Per the report, initial interventions to prevent the fall from happening again were documented as frequent checks every two hours, keeping the door slightly open for monitoring and educating use of the call bell. But the prevention plan didn’t provide a plan to keep her bed at the lowest position when she was in it, nor did it involve use of mats to prevent potential injury.

As for her mother’s weight, a dietitian recommended she receive no-sugar shakes twice daily for an additional 400 calories and 14 grams

of protein. Records show, however, that the no-sugar shakes were never ordered by facility staff. Per the report, the facility’s director of nursing said the communication system between the dietitian and nursing staff was broken.

Further, the nursing director said she and her staff were not reading the emails sent by the dietitian, leading to a delay in the ordering of the shakes.

On Sept. 29, Nancy was transported to the emergency room at Baptist Hospital in Homestead after she was found to have gastrointestinal bleeding. It wasn’t the only issue Nancy had, as Matlock Fouts said her mom’s liver enzymes and kidney enzymes were elevated. She had renal failure, and her weight was around 100 pounds. Matlock Fouts said her mother also had a pressure injury stage 2 to the sacrum, which is an open ulcer, or bedsore.

She also has deep tissue injuries to her heels and elbows.

“All I want is proper care for any resident who’s at that facility,” Matlock Fouts said. “If it takes my voice to make that happen, then that’s all that matters to me because that facility is not being run correctly in my opinion.

I fear there’s going to be continued neglect unless someone’s had accountable.”

The nursing facility said licensed and registered nurses were re-educated on completing weekly weighing when recommended by the registered dietitian. The facility, within its corrective action plan, also said that nurses were re-educated on the importance of appropriate interventions in place to prevent resident falls and injury.

“Licensed/registered nurses will receive ongoing quarterly education, ensuring appropriate interventions are completed and documented in clinical record,” the facility states.

Matlock Fouts added that she’s waiting for a report on an investigation from the state Department of Children and Family Services. She is also among several who are suing the facility for neglect of a loved one inside the facility.

Matlock Fouts said her mother has no desire to walk and eat.

“She’s not the mother who I knew prior to her pelvic fracture,” she said.

Some 18 inspections were conducted by AHCA during 2020 that range from complaints to monitoring and fire, life and safety. Deficiencies were cited on 11 of those inspections, with four corrected.

CASES INCREASE, RECATEGORIZED AS KEYS ENTER SNOWBIRD SEASON

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wo COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Monroe County over the last week, bringing the total to 27 since March when the pandemic emerged in the Keys.

Seventy-six new cases were confirmed to the Florida Health Department in Monroe County over the last weekend. And as a result of local contact tracers’ work, 321 cases in the Keys were recategorized from “missing city” to the person’s location at the time of the positive test.

Since March 20, cases out of Key West have approached 1,800, while confirmed COVID-19 cases in Key Largo are nearing 400 and 300 in Marathon. Cases are just over 3,140 as the Keys enter holiday and snowbird seasons.

With the holidays approaching and more people traveling, Bob Eadie, health officer for the Florida Health Department in Monroe County, is placing emphasis on wearing masks, social distancing and avoiding crowds to decrease chances of exposure to COVID-19.

“Is it concerning about Thanksgiving and the travel that’s going on? Yes. And I understand people are really experiencing the pandemic fatigue for all of this, so they want to see their loved ones and they’re traveling,” he said.

“But activities like that without taking precautions really open the whole population to a much worse situation than we

had the first time around.”

Increased cases have brought increased contact tracing efforts. Eadie said it’s manpower-intensive to call several people who may have been in contact with a confirmed case.

New guidelines on Nov. 23 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, however, state that case investigation and contact tracing should not be pursued if more than 14 days have elapsed since the specimen collection. The CDC goes on to urge health departments to prioritize case investigations of people who tested positive for or were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past six days.

“It’s concentrating on priority cases in a way, and I don’t know how they’re going to define that … just in the sense that with so much of the spread of the COVID virus, traditional contact tracing is just not effective as it could be, having so many cases to follow up,” Eadie said. “You need to figure out how we mitigate what’s going on in (the) community because it’s here, and you can’t prevent it from being here now, so how do you make sure it has the least impact?

That’s really where we are right now throughout the country and Monroe County as well.”

As of Nov. 24, six people were hospitalized at Lower Keys Medical Center with COVID-19. Fishermen’s and Mariners hospitals had none.

Eadie said while a vaccine is coming, it won’t be widely available to the public until late spring and early summer.

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By Sara Matthis, Jim McCarthy and Mandy Miles.

‘HOPING THINGS GET BETTER IN YEAR 2021’ TDC ALLOCATES MONEY FOR KEYS EVENTS

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robably the best predictor of what 2021 holds for the Florida Keys is the Tourist Development Council’s calendar and funding plan. The budget has been approved, and it looks a lot like years past.

“The same organizers are applying, but we didn’t have as much money to give out this time,” said Vicki Tashjian, chair of the DAC III in the Middle Keys. For example, in 2019, the Key West Songwriters Festival received $150,000 in seed money. In 2021, it’s $100,000.

While the budget reflects a best-case scenario, already several big events in the Upper Keys have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic — Holiday Fest in December and Baygrass Bluegrass in February. The Gigantic Nautical Flea Market will be virtual in 2021, but in a normal year is the second or largest event in terms of attendance in the Florida Keys.

In November, organizers of the Marathon Seafood Festival asked the Marathon City Council permission to continue planning for the event normally held in March.

“We’re planning and hoping things get better by the time of the event,” said Marathon Chamber of Commerce CEO Daniel Samess.

In conversations with Bob Eadie, the county’s top health administrator, Samess said they will be looking for low positivity rates and numbers trending down.

“If we go ahead, the event will be in complete compliance and reliant upon the department of health’s guidance and blessing, as well as local municipal measures that may be in place,” he said.

Samess said that if a TDC-funded event is canceled due to the pandemic, organizers have the ability to return the money or postpone it.

“We have options. None of them are ideal, but it is what it is,” Samess said.

The Harbor Walk of Lights at Key West’s Historic Seaport is part of Key West Holiday Fest, which received $35,000 in tourism event funding.

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The 2020 Sombrero Beach Run took place, and it’s on the books for early March as well. WEEKLY FILE PHOTO

KEY WEST The Key West District Advisory Committee (DAC I) allocated $749,000 to 29 festivals, boat races, triathlons, parades and other events slated for 2021.

Most of the events were canceled this past year and organizers plan to come back strong in 2021.

Fantasy Fest received the largest allocation of $120,000, with the Key West Songwriters Festival receiving $100,000 and the powerboat races getting $75,000. The Key Lime Festival got $35,000 and other events received $10,000, $17,000 or $25,000.

Key West event funding allocations • CFK Swim Around Key West — $10,000 • Conch Republic Independence — $17,000 • Fantasy Fest — $120,000 • Florida Keys Seafood Festival — $10,000 • Hemingway 5K Run & Paddleboard Race — $10,000 • Kelly McGillis Classic (Flag Football) — $10,000 • Key West Brew Fest — $17,000 • Key West Film Festival — 17,000 • Key West Food and Wine Festival — $17,000 • Key West Half Marathon & 5K — $25,000 • Key West Holiday Fest — $35,000 • Key West Lobsterfest - 25th Annual — $10,000 • Key West Pride 2021 — $25,000 • Key West Songwriters Festival — $100,000 • Key West Triathlon (TRIKW) — $17,000 • Key West Whiskey Festival — $10,000 • Mango Fest Key West — $10,000 • Mile 0 Fest — $50,000 • New Year’s Eve Shoe Drop — $17,000 • Ocean Fest - 11th Annual — $10,000 • Papio Kinetic Sculpture Parade — $10,000 • Rams Head Presents — $35,000 • RWO Offshore World Championship — $75,000 • SMART Ride 18 — $10,000 • Southernmost Marathon — $10,000 • Tennessee William Birthday Celebration — $10,000 • The Key Lime Festival — $35,000 • Tropical Heat 2021 — $10,000 • Womenfest 2021 — $17,000

LOWER KEYS • DAC II in the Lower Keys has allocated $52,500 for destination events. It supports events in Key West, as well as the Lower Keys.

• Fantasy Fest — $20,000 • Key West Food and Wine Festival $5,000 • Key West Half Marathon & 5K — $7,500 • Mango Fest Key West— $5,000 • Underwater Music Festival — $15,000 MARATHON • DAC III covers events in the Middle Keys and also supports events that have a countywide draw, such as Fantasy Fest. The Seafood Festival was one of the last big events to go on in 2020 in mid-March and shortly thereafter, the Keys were closed to tourism.

• Fantasy Fest — $30,000 • Heroes Salute Weekend — $10,000 • Island Boat Show — $10,000 • Original Marathon Seafood Festival — $40,000 • SMART Ride 18 — $10,000 • Sombrero Beach Run — $10,000 • Taste of the Islands — $20,000 ISLAMORADA • DAC IV, which covers Islamorada, allocated $85,000 for 2021 events. The annual Swim for Alligator Lighthouse, organized by Friends of the Pool Inc., received $30,000. This year’s swim to the lighthouse was scheduled for September, but was canceled due to coronavirus. The event is expected to return Sept. 9 to 12. The Islamorada Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Beach N’ Beer Mile put on by Islamorada Running Company LLC received $20,000. The event is set for Dec. 9, 2021. No funds were provided for the annual Fantasy Fest in Key West.

Other Islamorada funding allocations • 30th annual Island Fest — $15,000 • Keys Lionfish Derby & Festival 2021 — $10,000 • 4th Annual Ocean Fest by Mote — $10,000 KEY LARGO • DAC V covering Key Largo approved $95,000 in event allocations for 2021. The annual Orange Bowl Swim Classic and Winter Training and Jacobs Aquatic Center, put on by Upper Keys Community Pool Inc., received $40,000. The group approved $10,000 for Fantasy Fest.

Other Key Largo funding allocations • Key Largo Brew on the Bay — $15,000 • Key Largo Bridge Run — $15,000 • REEF Fest 2021 — $15,000

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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Keys History & Discovery Center members Patricia Witchel and Bill McDonough enjoyed “A Night for the Museum: Together From Home” with neighbors in their condo complex on Nov. 14. The event raised more than $66,000 for Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation, which operates the museum. CONTRIBUTED

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he fourth annual signature event, “A Night for the Museum: Together From Home,” was a virtual success, raising more than $66,000 to support the operations of Keys History & Discovery Center in Islamorada.

Attendees participated from the comfort of home or with a small group of friends. The virtual gala, in support of Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation, was held Nov. 14.

During the event, participants heard from special guests including James Beard, chef Michelle Bernstein, meteorologist Max Mayfield, guide and International Game Fish Association hall of fame honoree Stu Apte, and “Storm of the Century” author Willie Drye, as well as foundation partners and museum members. For those who chose it, a gala-to-go kit included a four-course gourmet meal, specialty cocktail, bottle of wine and floral centerpiece.

The event included an online silent auction as well as a live auction and paddle raise led by auctioneer Senator Aaron Bean. Micro-fundraisers leading up to the event featured a cocktail class with Islamorada Brewery & Distillery and a wine tasting with sommelier Tom Smith.

“The planning of a virtual event is significantly different than that of an in-person gala,” said executive director Jill Miranda Baker. “It was a herculean undertaking which included the production of a 42-minute video with messages of support from celebrity guests, museum partners and members. I’m proud of the dedicated work put in by our events & membership manager Erin Muir and the event committee members.”

Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation formed in 2013 to develop and operate Keys History & Discovery Center. The not-for-profit organization’s board is composed of community-minded volunteers with a passion for preserving and sharing the unique history and environment of the Florida Keys, particularly that of the Upper Keys.

— Contributed

Key Largo road project to begin next month In an effort to preserve county roads and prolong pavement life, Monroe County is continuing the pavement preservation program it initiated last spring. On Dec. 7, Pavement Technology Inc. will begin treating roads in the Lake Surprise Estates and Sexton Cove subdivisions that were resurfaced in 2016, as well as Grouper Lane, which was recently resurfaced as part of a drainage improvement project. The project should take about three days to complete. This treatment will extend the life of the pavement up to eight years. The project will not take place on U.S. 1 and will not affect traffic along U.S. 1.

During the treatment period, the road will not be accessible to vehicles for about 30 minutes. Access for emergency vehicles will remain and the contractor will work to minimize inconvenience to residents. The contractor will also place signs the day before in the neighborhoods scheduled to be treated.

The process involves applying a liquid rejuvenator to recently paved roads early in the pavement lifecycle to extend the life and minimize more costly repairs such as milling and resurfacing. The rejuvenator is sprayed on the road and allowed to penetrate the asphalt fully before a light coating of manufactured sand is placed over it to provide short term friction and act as a blotting agent. The following day all treated roads are swept with a vacuum sweeper to remove the sand.

The product is environmentally safe and applied in such a way as to create no runoff into the ocean.

In April, the crew treated 55 miles of county-maintained side and residential roads from Lower Sugarloaf to Little Torch Key that were resurfaced as part of the Cudjoe Regional Wastewater Project. County-maintained residential and side roads in Big Pine Key will be scheduled in early 2021.

Harry Harris Park ballfields to see refurbishing, resodding The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners agreed to an expedited process to refurbish and resod the ball fields at Harry Harris Park, MM 92.6, in Key Largo. The intention is to start the process as soon as possible to coincide with the completion of the work being done currently at the ball fields at Key Largo Community Park.

Parents from local leagues asked that Harry Harris Park fields also be done.

The intention is to open the Harry Harris Park’s fields by the beginning of baseball season starting on Feb. 1, 2021. Work is expected to start in late December, without too much overlap

with the Key Largo Community Park ball field closures.

The two ball fields at Key Largo Community Park, 500 St. Croix Place, are closed through at least midDecember while they are refurbished and until the sod has time to establish.

A reopening date will be announced for Key Largo Community Park fields with the tentative plan to have them reopened by January with no delays to the beginning of T-ball and baseball season.

Keys History & Discovery Center announces winter programs Keys History & Discovery Center has announced its winter program offerings. These include lectures, recurring Facebook live streams, and Curator Connections programs – Cocktails with the Curator and Community Views.

The lectures cover a range of topics and are offered live virtually via GoToWebinar. Cocktails with the Curator is an open question-and-answer happy hour about all things Keys history led by curator Brad Bertelli and offered via Zoom. Community Views is a narrated pictorial presentation with Bertelli sharing photos of early days in Upper Keys communities, via GoToMeeting.

Advance registration is required for the virtual lectures and curator programs. For lectures, go to https:// www.keysdiscovery.com/lectures. For Curator Connection’s programs, go to www.keysdiscovery.com/curatorconnections. December programs: Tuesdays, Dec. 1, 8 and 15, 10 a.m. Discover History! Facebook. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m. History of Lignumvitae Key: Story of a Tree & Real Estate Speculation, with author Peter Jutro. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 6 p.m. Community Views: Upper Matecumbe Key Post 1935.

Monday, Dec. 14, 1 p.m. Exhibit: Coral Reef Exploration (on Facebook).

Lignumvitae Key presentation includes efforts to develop the island Keys History & Discovery Center Presents…History of Lignumvitae Key: Story of a Tree & Real Estate Speculation, a live virtual lecture on Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 6 to 7 p.m., presented by Peter Jutro of Cornell University.

Jutro will talk about Lignumvitae Key, an island whose early history is shrouded in mystery. He will discuss the Lignumvitae tree, after which the island was named, and which was once extensively exploited for a fascinating medicinal purpose. It is also an island that remained undeveloped despite repeated efforts, particularly by an owner who was also a successful real estate speculator.

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Monroe County recently finished building a tiny home at 41 Judy Place in Key Largo and invited the public to have a look at an open house on Nov. 21. CHARLOTTE TWINE/Keys Weekly

BIG THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES Tiny home prototype provides an affordable option CHARLOTTE TWINE www.keysweekly.com

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ationwide, the tiny home trend is here to stay. Over the past decade, the movement has spawned at least a half-dozen reality TV shows, launched who knows how many “I bought a tiny home” blogs, and taken over our Instagram feeds.

According to AARP.org, the tiny home, which can be anywhere from 100 to 400 square feet, “reflects the state of the U.S. economy, the stillstruggling housing market and a growing conservation ethic to reduce and reuse.” Consequently, local governments have started to take on tiny home projects to address the needs of their tax-paying citizens.

Plus, they are so darn cute.

Monroe County recently finished building a tiny home at 41 Judy Place in Key Largo and invited the public to have a look at an open house on Nov. 21. Keys Weekly stopped by for a tour and to ask Assistant County Administrator Kevin Wilson, who was helping to run the open house, about the project.

“The reason this project started was following Irma, small lots with trailers were destroyed, so we wanted an affordable replacement option for those homes,” he said. He pointed out that replacing a home on a lot after a storm in Monroe County can be challenging to landowners, due to zoning and floodplain regulations, as well as the cost.

Assistant County Administrator Christine Hurley, who was also at the open house, agreed. “The county commission was like, ‘This has to end.’”

The Key Largo tiny home is one home in a pilot project the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners approved in December 2018. The commissioners wanted to be creative in finding products that are windand flood-resistant for homeowners to consider as replacements after a disaster or losing their home. The

Cornerstone Tiny Homes prototype is a hurricane-rated structure that could be used as an alternative replacement of mobile homes after a disaster. The model home is a little less than 400 square feet, and starts at $85,000 (for the home, without the land).

Wilson said the total cost for the Judy Place house was about $110,000 including the landscaping, driveway and foundation.

“Depending on your flood regulations, you may need to raise this house up,” he said. Both the house and lot are currently owned

by Monroe County.

The prototype has a porch, a kitchen, a bathroom and a combo laundry room/bedroom. Buyers beware: You may want to consult those reality TV shows and blogs for storage ideas, because there is only one closet. “(Potential buyers) can watch as many TV shows as they want; they say it always looks bigger,” Cornerstone Tiny Homes CEO Brett Hiltbrand said about the size of the model home that his company built at Judy Place. “They don’t photograph well. You’re not going to raise a four-person family in here.

But 50 to 70% of people in need of affordable housing are one- to twoperson households.”

Licensed contractor Hiltbrand, who has built “normal” size homes for many years but has focused on tiny homes for the past six years, has seen an explosion of interest in his product, which he said is the only small-footprint home that is Florida building-code compliant.

His company is also expanding: it has 12 employees and is moving to a larger facility.

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A buyer from Key West was driving up to the open house that day to put down a deposit, Hiltbrand said, and a landowner in Big Pine Key had just called. “It’s ‘Gotta get my mother out of the nursing home and into the backyard.’ It’s also forward-thinking for counties and cities to address affordable housing.”

Wilson pointed out, “The housing authority is in charge of affordable housing. The county hopes the housing authority will be inspired by this project.”

Cornerstone Tiny Homes COO Kim Hiltbrand said, “We can build these quickly.” Usually the project takes three months, but with the pandemic making materials hard to source, now it takes four.

“Everything is all done here, such as plumbing and electric. You just have to hook up water, sewer, electricity and [build] the foundation.”

She added that depending on the county you live in, she has heard of the homeowner needing only two inspections. So basically plug in and play.

“After the open house, we’ll ask for county employees who are interested to put their names in a hat,” said Wilson. The winner plucked out of the hat will get the Judy Place house. And, presumably, they will go on to create their own reality TV show or blog.

The next open houses for the tiny home at 41 Judy Place will be from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 12.

More information on Cornerstone Tiny Homes can be found at www.cornerstonetinyhomes. com.

The tiny home kitchen contains a fridge, oven, cupboard space, overhead microwave and countertop with a sink.

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GIFT GUIDE

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 26, 2020

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Paper-cutting artist Lucy Hawk uses a scalpel to create intricate designs and Key West scenes from paper. Originals and prints are available, along with notecards and other items. SACRED SPACE, Key West. $45

For the next few weeks, the Keys Weekly will feature a local gift guide (plus some irresistible online finds) for the purposes of making the holidays simple and bright. This page is devoted to the homebody on your list — the person who wants to end 2020 by cozying the home nest.

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If you love Coastal Living magazine, then these handblocked pillows are going to match your vibe. Low Country Linen is a popular brand with a Keys message. MISS MONROE, Islamorada. $68

Flat and non-dripping, the Flatyz candle comes with its own steel stand.

Designs range from abstract cats to colorful butterflies. UNIQUES BY KENNEDY, Marathon. $16

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There are hundreds of these sweet little notes of wisdom, hilarity and straight-to-the-heart goodness. From the ancient poet Rumi to Muppet master Jim Henson, these small signs convey big thoughts. SOUL HOUSE, Key West. $3-$15

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KEYS SPORTS

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SWIMMING SENSATIONS Four compete in states in what was a unique season JIM McCARTHY

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igh school fall sports athletes competed in a unique and unprecedented season due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Look no further than the Coral Shores swimming team.

Rather than a normal swim slate that sees several meets, Coral Shores swimmers competed in one virtual dual meet against Key West. Then came district championships, regionals and states.

The season may have been abbreviated, but it was no doubt a memorable one for the swim team, which saw 42 athletes coming out, according to coach Jon Olsen. Of those swimmers, four recently made the trek to Stuart, where they competed at the state championship among some of the best in the state after qualifying during regionals.

Competing at states in the 4x100 freestyle relay were senior Zoe Marchetti, sophomores Corley Smith and Olivia Sargent and freshman Vicky Pena. The four, who’ve been a part of Olsen’s swimming club for several years, placed 15th in the District 12-1A Championship on Nov. 14. Marchetti individually qualified in the 100-meter backstroke and placed 12th at states, while Smith individually qualified and placed 19th in the 200-meter freestyle and 18th in the 500-meter freestyle.

Canes swimmers competed against the best in a division with top level prep schools from across the state. Swimming among traditional swimming powerhouses, Olsen said the Canes were one of two public schools competing in the division.

1 “These are schools that actually recruit their swimmers from all over the world, not only in the country, so these are swimmers who are training like a division 1 college program and they’re still in high school,” Olsen said. “It was us and Cocoa Beach High School as the two public schools in the division competing at that level.”

While the pandemic may have canceled meets, the pool at Founders Park in Islamorada remained open as the swimmers continued their training. Olsen conducts a year-round swim club program out of Founders and Jacobs Aquatic Center in Key Largo. Olsen said he has roughly a dozen swimmers who train throughout the year, and he considers the four girls and several male swimmers to be among that core group. Olsen credited their commitment day-in and day-out, as well as the parents who get them back and forth to the pool each day.

“It’s just a commitment and their consistency to training,” he said. “Being part of a year-round program is tough, especially when they get to be that level — it’s an everyday commitment.

We’re training five days a week.”

Olsen said he gets a thrill out of seeing the swimmers grow. He calls them his extended family, having spent a great deal of time with them in the pool.

“I spend more time with other people’s kids than my own kids,” Olsen

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jokingly said. “My youngest son just graduated from Coral Shores last year. We get to form a pretty strong relationship with not only the kids, but their families as well.”

Overall, Olsen said the future of Canes swimming is bright, given the number of swimmers who came out in a pandemic year and the talent in the group.

“I think the immediate future for our girls team especially.

They're just going to get better and better over the course of these next five years,” Olsen said.

“I fully expect my girls team even to place top 10 overall in the state in the next couple years.”

1. Coral Shores swimmers take to state championships in Stuart on Nov. 14 and 15. Pictured are Vicky Pena, freshman; Corley Smith, sophomore; Zoe Marchetti, senior; Olivia Sargent, sophomore; and coach Jon Olsen. MARGIE SMITH/ Contributed 2. The Coral Shores girls relay team competes in the 4-by-100 freestyle relay at states in Stuart on Nov. 14 and 15. BRIAN SARGENT/Contributed 3. Corley Smith jumps off the block in the 200-meter freestyle during state championships in Stuart on Nov. 14 and 15. BRIAN SARGENT/ Contributed

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KEYS SPORTS

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he Coral Shores High School football team finished the regular season on a strong note, routing local rival Marathon by a score of 42-6 at Barley Memorial Stadium on Nov. 19. The Canes scored 28 points in the first half to take a commanding lead. They didn’t stop there as they scored two more touch-

CANES HANDLE DOLPHINS IN FINALE GAME

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downs in the second half. All players saw time on the field against Marathon as the returning players look to build momentum into next year. The Canes, which finished the season 5-3, will lose eight seniors from the team, including running standout Lucas Dennis. Coach Alphonso Bryant said he was blessed that the team was able to play eight games during the pandemic. “None of the kids contracted COVID. We were cautious about that the entire time,” Bryant said. Junior running back Chris Cooper eclipsed 1,000 yards on the season, and Bryant said he wasn’t surprised by that. “He was really into it this year,” Bryant said. “He came out of the gates swinging.” The Canes will also be returning quarterback Brian Lesko, who will enter his senior season next year.

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DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly 1. Coral Shores tight end William Godtel scores a touchdown against Marathon.

2. Coral Shores running back Lucas Dennis leaps for the touchdown.

3. Coral Shores running back Chris Cooper runs upfield against the Marathon defense.

4. The Coral Shores football team celebrates its 42-6 win over Marathon at Coral Shores High School.

5. Marathon’s No. 30 fumbles the football on a run against Coral Shores.

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 26, 2020

HAPPY HOLIDAZE! ALL LOCATIONS CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING DAY

KEYS HISTORY & DISCOVERY CENTER PRESENTS

History of Lignumvitae Key: Story of a Tree & Real Estate Speculation Presented by Peter Jutro, Ph.D., Cornell University

Join Dr. Jutro as he talks about Lignumvitae Key, an island whose early history is shrouded in mystery. He will discuss the Lignumvitae tree, after which the island was named, and which was once extensively exploited for a fascinating medicinal purpose. It is also an island that remained undeveloped despite repeated efforts, particularly by an owner who was also a successful real estate speculator. Hear about the work of the island’s caretakers from the mid-1950s through the early 1990s, Russ and Charlotte Niedhauk, as well as that of the wealthy Florida patrician and conservationist Nathaniel Reed, who also fought to save it from development, leading to the State of Florida taking ownership.

Wednesday, Dec. 2, 6-7 p.m.

A live virtual lecture.

Sponsored by Anonymous from Key Largo.

The lecture is free for members and $5 for non-members.

Advance registration is required. To register, go to www. keysdiscovery.com/lectures. This program utilizes program utilizes GoToWebinar. For more information on this platform, go to www.keysdiscovery.com./virtual-platforms.

For additional details, e-mail info@keysdiscovery.com or call 305-922-2237.

Keys History & Discovery Center is operated by Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.

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KEYS SCENES

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 26, 2020

“Try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” Maya Angelou. Rainbows are something I am always grateful for. This one was at Tavernier Creek. MELINDA VAN FLEET/ Contributed Mark Belile served as a tank turret repairman in the Army from 1984 to 1988. He was stationed in Germany.

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Robert A. Young Jr. is a Vietnam veteran who served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1968 to 1972. MARY WARD/Contributed

Rochester grateful after a day in the beautiful Keys. TERESA HOLMES/Contributed

A stunning sunset view of the 7 mile bridge. DANIEL EIDSMOE/Contributed

Coast Guard Academy Cadet Jackie Tidd dives between the American flag and the Marine Corps flag on the Spiegel Grove. KURT TIDD/Contributed

Pinecone wearing his skull bandana as he sniffs for buried treasure near Florida Bay. STACEY HENDERSON/ Contributed

Lucy soaking up the beautiful day in paradise on our boat. SUSAN MARCHETTI/Contributed

Taking a drink by our backyard pool near Sombrero Beach. C.M. BISHOP/ Contributed

Bella on the par 3 golf course on Key Colony Beach. Owner Matt Howell thanks the Marathon FKSPCA and Tara Vickery for all they do and for bringing Bella into his life. MATT HOWELL/Contributed

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ur theme for DECEMBER is HOLIDAYS AT HOME. Since many of us cannot travel to be with loved ones this year, we wanted to hold our favorite memories near. Send us your favorite holiday moments from years past or this one to make this season merry and bright.

Photos, captions and photo credit can be emailed to tiffany@ keysweekly.com.

Sunrise on Boot Key Harbor. LORETTA ALKALAY/Contributed

Grateful for Lucia’s smiles and coconuts in Key Largo – some of our favorites! MARI NOVO/Contributed

“SALUTE OUR VETS” AND“GRATEFUL”

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No third party may own or control any materials the photo contains, and the photo must not infringe upon the trademark, copyright, moral rights, intellectual rights, or rights of privacy of any entity or person.

Any person agrees, by submitting photos, that photos submitted can be used by the Keys Weekly for any and all purposes, including but not limited to advertising, charity work, sales, future editorial, print in the newspapers or online or on social media posts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and any other social media platforms as may come about.

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THANKSGALLEY DINNER

table she inherited from her late mother and regularly filled with invited guests. Her desire to feed people was bolstered by support from Glad Tidings Church and the Island Family Holiday Meal was born. “Pastor Carey gave me permission to use our church fridge as I shop, which made it much easier to prepare dishes ahead of time. On Thanksgiving, I put two tables together in our aft cabin.

It’s the best view ever to eat and count your blessings.”

On a hot day, cooking on board can raise the temperature inside a boat to an uncomfortable level.

Jeffers avoids that with a roaster for the turkey, plugged in and placed outside on the aft deck. Side dishes are made in her “tiny oven” or microwave, then transferred to crockpots and chafing dishes. Previously frozen desserts or freshly baked additions from Key West Cakes round out the meal. Growing in scope each year, the meal has even had an impact on the year-round

Cooking a traditional meal in an untraditional place

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hose who spend their days — and holidays — on liveaboard boats in the Florida Keys know a secret.

Everyone, even the landlubbers among ERIN STOVER us, knows how a SICKMEN day on the water can make a simple is artistic director taco and beer taste at The Studios of Key West. Her wife, otherworldly. But daughter and the full-timers also crazed terrier put know the power up with her sayof a salty breeze ing yes to nearly when it comes to everything. seasoning an entire Thanksgiving dinner.

The thought of a perfectly brined and browned turkey, or a heap of buttery potatoes, accentuated by a chilled white wine and a view of the harbor, would have anyone salivating. Like so many things in life, though, the reward takes effort. Keys residents, like New Yorkers, are accustomed to managing their lives from the confines of smallerthan-average living spaces. For those who live on boats, the challenges (and benefits) are magnified. A boat-based Thanksgiving is a truly next-level undertaking.

A typical galley, boat-speak for “kitchen,” will feature a two-burner propane stove, a sink attached to freshwater tanks, and a downsized fridge. The whole setup is gimballed, which means everything is secured, but allowed to sway a bit when the boat rocks. But galley real estate is a precious commodity, so the most valuable pieces serve dual purposes.

Combination bottle opener and can opener? Check. Fewer pans, fewer utensils, more ingenuity, more adaptability.

Key West artist Fran Decker is not one to shy away from a challenge.

She and her late husband, Bob, spent nearly a decade adventuring around the world on their sailboat, the Double

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Terry Jeffers preps the Thanksgiving turkey aboard the family’s boat. CONTRIBUTED

Decker, so all celebrations and holidays took on a watery tone. The Deckers were anchored in Bermuda one year just before Thanksgiving when a hurricane struck. They hunkered down to ride out the storm, hitting the seas again on Thanksgiving Day, which they spent eating a canned turkey pie.

Subsequent Thanksgiving celebrations were a tad more traditional. “For seven years, I cooked small turkeys in our propane oven,” Fran said.

Bigger is not necessarily better and the best dishes don’t come from the most elaborate recipes when preparing meals on a boat. In fact, for those less concerned with aesthetics, some galley chefs suggest chopping a turkey breast, or spatchcocking (splitting, flattening) a whole bird. Of course, the actual meal is the least significant element of a holiday that’s synonymous with family and community.

Julie Jeffers is known around the bight for her Thanksgiving spreads that are headquartered around the large

Carolyn Shearlock and her husband Dave currently live in Marathon, but spent six years cruising the Sea of Cortez and Central America aboard their boat, Que Tal. Those years, along with her mom’s lessons in cooking from scratch, and her dad’s expertise as a butcher, built a foundation of knowledge, turning Shearlock into a nautical chef (though not in her own modest words). Her website, TheBoatGalley.com, and its accompanying cookbook share endless insights and allow others to learn from what she calls her “spectacular failures” along the way. She offers specific tips and recipes for a liveaboard thanksgiving feast at theboatgalley.com/thanksgiving-on-theboat/.

The Jeffers’ Thanksgiving Day spread.

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structure of their home. “Bless my hubby for tearing out cupboards to install a full-size fridge this past year,” says Julie. The Jefferses continue each year to prepare a full Thanksgiving dinner for their marina “family” — friends anchored out nearby, individuals working at the seaport and members of the homeless community. Julie notes that one of the most important items to have on hand that day is plenty of to-go packaging — “to share homemade meals with our neighbors without kitchens!

“Sadly, 2020 is going to be much different. We’re planning a small intimate feast, just the five of us and three dogs, around my parents’ big family table. My heart can always feel them smiling down.”

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Everything ultimately just works out. And the community. Everybody cares. Nobody wants to see anyone twisting in the wind.

Everybody here is pretty much looking out for each other.

A TRYING YEAR THROUGH THE WORDS OF LOCALS

Do you practice social distancing personally? Oh, yes.

‘Everything ultimately just works out’

Do you practice social distancing at work? Oh, I work alone, so yeah. It’s a one-man operation.

Has the social distancing caused stress? Sure. Um, well, I mean, unless you’re paired off with a significant other. I wasn’t big on going to bars to begin with.

There’s that.

CHARLOTTE TWINE www.keysweekly.com

Editor’s note: A coronavirus pandemic that saw some of the first cases in the Keys in March changed life in a way no one could have imagined. A checkpoint kept visitors away from the island chain for a time, affecting many jobs, from servers to hoteliers. Policies were changed to address coronavirus spread in the community.

Ultimately, the Keys reopened to visitors as workers in the tourist industry returned to work. Each week, the Weekly will highlight a local to share their 2020 year. This week, Charlotte Twine met up with Jesse Hayes, 37, who is a commercial fisherman for lobster and stone crab based out of Islamorada.

Describe the year 2020 in one word. (Long laugh.) Aw, Jesus. One word? Give me a second, please.

I’ll come back to it.

Okay. But why is 2020 so difficult to describe? It’s been so f------ chaotic. Like for business.

Between the trade wars and the coronavirus, obviously. Those are two big factors. My business has faced a lot of attrition this year.

It seems to be coming from all angles, really. The industry itself doesn’t have too many friends these days. Primarily, the lobster industry is supported by Chinese markets. When the trade wars started and they started slapping more and more tariffs on American seafood imports, they basically handicapped our industry. I mean, we opened up at four dollars a pound for lobster this season; that’s just awful. At the end of the day, with all this monkey business with our fisheries, you pay more for a cheeseburger than a goddamned lobster, which seems backwards from any angle.

Do you think the social distancing works? Yes. Did you notice any physical symptoms from stress? No. My social skills have slipped a bit. I’m not interacting as I used to. That’s a factor. Nothing real terrible.

What was your worst moment of 2020? There have been a lot of those.

(Laughter) The absolute worst? (Sigh.)

I was scheduled to go to Alaska, where I’m from. This was scheduled a year in advance. It was October 10. The day before I was leaving, I was really anxious. I didn’t wanna think about that.

Do I just go to my best good buddy’s wedding? Do I try to play it safe and wear a mask, do the distance thing, regardless of how difficult that may be?

The day before I was leaving, my mom tested positive, and all these tests from my circle were testing positive. So I’m going up there, and I’m not going to be able to see anybody? Why? To show my buddy I love him? That’s not very realistic. So I canceled the day before.

That was certainly stressful.

Do you know anyone who got sick from COVID-19? Oh, yeah, plenty.

Half my family in Anchorage. One of my brothers still has some lingering after-effects. He has a hard time doing anything for more than an hour before he has to lay down. He’s in his thirties.

Do you know anyone who died from COVID-19? Yes. In Anchorage. A guy in his 60s I used to drink with occasionally. A guy in his 50s I used to go bird hunting with. I have an aunt in her 60s who’s in the hospital right now, and things are improving but not looking good.

Did you experience financial stress in 2020 due to the pandemic? Of course. Yeah. The seafood market over all just s--- the bed when COVID broke out. The stone crab market went from really strong overnight to shutting down. I’m fortunate that the fish house took the best care of its fishermen that it could.

What got you through the stress?

That sense that everything was gonna work out okay. I’ve seen some pretty difficult times in my life, as f----- up as 2020 is. Has 2020 been a massive setback? Absolutely. Has it aged me?

Sure, why not? Is it the worst of times?

Absolutely not. I still have a house, the dog’s healthy, my boat’s running good.

What was your best moment of 2020? Yeah, I had plenty of good moments. You know, basically, any day where I can sit with my dog and smoke my pipe when the sun comes up and then go to work and work hard and go home with some product to show for it, those are the best days. Doesn’t matter what year it is.

Did you gain the “Quarantine 15”? I don’t even know what that is.

A lot of people gained weight during the self-isolation. Have you? With my occupation, it’s necessary to work every day. If food production stops, people will starve. So my work never stopped, even when the markets went to s---. It’s intensely physically demanding. I started cooking at home more, so I’m actually eating better.

Let’s circle back to that one word for 2020. “Challenging.”

Any further thoughts on 2020?

Yes. Eat fish.

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As we set down our cell phones to take a break from Facebook and Tik Tok, here are 10 everyday things from your lifetime that your children will never know.

EVERYDAY THINGS FROM YOUR LIFETIME THAT KIDS WILL NEVER KNOW 10. Compact discs (already) 9. Movie theaters 8. Cable television 7. Javan rhinos & Amur leopards 6. Anything with wires (headphones, chargers...etc)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Wheatons Towing gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 12/05/2020, 10:00 am at 101500 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes.

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

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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 January 7, 2021. 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: Fla. Keys Marathon Airport Terminal Re-Roof Rehab 01/07/2021 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 January 7, 2021. 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: November 26, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00 P.M. on January 6, 2021. 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: Hurricane Irma Marine Debris Monitoring & Related Services 01/06/2021 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 January 6, 2021. 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: November 26, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: Marine Debris Removal and Related Services from Canals 01/05/2021 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 January 5, 2021. 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: November 26, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

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 7, 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: November 26, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Wheatons Towing gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 12/07/2020, 10:00 am at 101500 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes.

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

1N4AL3AP2HC476209 2017 NISSAN Publish: November 19 & 26, 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 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 – Hangar Rehabilitation. Plans and specifications are available via email (kim@dlporter.com).

All pricing to be submitted to Kevin@dlporter.com no later than Monday, November 30, 2020 @ 1:00pm.

Publish: November 12, 19 & 26, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: FLORIDA KEYS MARATHON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL RE-ROOF 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

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: HURRICANE IRMA MARINE DEBRIS MONITORING AND RELATED SERVICES 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

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: MARINE DEBRIS REMOVAL AND RELATED SERVICES FROM CANALS AS A RESULT OF HURRICANE IRMA 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 January 5, 2021. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, December 7, 2020, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: HARRY HARRIS PARK BASEBALL FIELD SOD REPLACEMENT 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 December 7, 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: Harry Harris Park Baseball Field Sod Replacement 12/07/2020 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING QUARTERLY MEETING NOTICE: LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED The Monroe County Local Coordinating Board (LCB) will be holding its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on Friday, December 4, 2020 via Zoom from 10:00 am – 11:30 am. Members of the public are invited to attend.

Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8739 9016613?pwd=aWxjSVYwb3ZQa Ct6TnBRVFFjdFJhdz09 Meeting ID: 873 9901 6613 Passcode: 719691 Call-in Number: (312) 626-6799 Access Number: 87399016613# Passcode: 719691# The primary purpose of the Coordinating Board is to provide information and advice to the Community Transportation Coordinator on the coordination of services provided to the transportation disadvantaged population of Monroe County, pursuant to Chapter 427.0157, Florida Statutes.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting due to a disability or physical impairment, and any related questions or inquiries concerning this meeting should be directed to Tenesha Avent, Community Health Specialist, at the Health Council of South Florida, Inc. at (305) 592-1452 at least 72 hours prior to the date of the meeting.

Publish: November 26, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Florida Keys Council of the Arts Notice of Upcoming Meetings The Florida Keys Council of the Arts will hold the following meetings via Communications Media Technology using a ZOOM webinar platform. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public input will be: JOIN ZOOM via the Zoom app and use each meeting ID and password listed.

Meetings are open to the public and all are invited to attend.

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Development Committee Meeting Monday, Nov. 30th at 3:00 pm Meeting ID: 844 5450 0354 Passcode: 201324 Membership Committee Meeting Thursday, Dec. 3rd at 11:00 am Meeting ID: 878 0130 3500 Passcode: 561677 Art in Public Places Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 15th at 4:00 pm Meeting ID: 898 6342 0796 Passcode: 726253 Publish: November 26, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Monroe County Tourist Development Council will convene on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Marathon Government Center.

Public Participation will be via Communications Media Technology (“CMT”) using a Zoom webinar platform.

Due to Covid-19 and social-distancing guidelines established by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), members of the public are to attend the meeting and participate via CMT by using the Zoom webinar or dialing in on the phone numbers provided below.

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/87145471473 Meeting ID: 871 4547 1473 One tap mobile +13017158592,, 87145471473# US (Germantown) +13126266799,, 87145471473# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 871 4547 1473 Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at PaciniMaxine@monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m.

– 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on December 11, 2020.

The Visit Florida Keys Corporation will also convene during this meeting.

All Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more County Commissioners may be in attendance.

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.

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Publish: November 26, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS Monroe County, Florida (the “County”) hereby provides notice, pursuant to section 197.3632(3)(a), Florida Statutes, of its intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments to be levied within the County, for the cost of providing roadway improvements, and sea level rise improvements commencing for the Fiscal

LEGAL NOTICES Year beginning on October 1, 2021 and continuing until discontinued by the County.

The County will consider the adoption of a resolution electing to use the uniform method of collecting such assessments authorized by section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, at a public hearing to be held at 1:30 P.M. on December 9, 2020 at the Commission Chambers, Murray Nelson Government Center BOCC Room, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida and via Communication Technology Technology (“CMT”), using a Zoom webinar platform as set forth in more detail below.

Such resolution will state the need for the levy and will contain a legal description of the boundaries of the real property subject to the levy.

Copies of the proposed form of resolution, which contains the legal description of the real property subject to the levy, are on file at the Clerk of the Courts, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Due to COVID-19 and in consideration of the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the December 9, 2020, Public Hearing will also be conducted via Communication Media Technology (“CMT”), using a Zoom Webinar platform @ https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/96823206145. The County will provide updates for changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings on the County Website at: www.MonroeCounty-FL.Gov. Below are the various options available to the public to view the live meeting and/or to make public comments on the public hearing.

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# 968 2320 6145 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 @ https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/96823206145 (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) on which you wish to comment, 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 monitor will request the agenda item # on which you wish to comment and will enable your participation when the Mayor calls for public speakers on your item. To report problems with the broadcast, please call: (305) 872-8831.

A person may submit written or other physical evidence on a particular agenda item for consideration at the BOCC meeting to: Lindsey Ballard, via email to: ballard-lindsey@ monroecounty-fl.gov, or by mail to: County Administrator’s Office, 1100 Simonton Street, Suite 205, Key West, FL 33040.

The documents must be received by 3:00 P.M. on Monday, December 7, 2020, and must include the submitter’s name, address, phone number, email address, and the agenda item number to which the documents refer.

In the event any person decides to appeal any decision by the County with respect

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Artists and attendees grateful for safe, in-person event

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he Morada Way Third Thursday Art Walk returned on Nov. 19 as an in-person event to the Arts District. During the coronavirus shutdowns, the event was suspended and then went virtual. For this first return to a physical event, there were many changes in place to ensure safety: outdoor seating, socially-distant tables, masks and a limit of 10 vendors. While there were no crowds, which everyone was grateful for, many expressed their excitement for the return of the monthly event and their use of these “trial runs” to get used to in-person events again before busy season.

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TIFFANY DUONG/Keys Weekly 1. Local artist Brittany Parker livepaints an abstract, colorful piece at her booth at the Art Walk.

2. Coral Restoration Foundation interns sell loyalty cups at Art Walk that benefit the local non-profit and earn 15% off lifetime at Florida Keys Brewing Co. 3. Patrons in masks talk to local artist Jessica Ann Hessing about her latest collection while touring her studio on Morada Way. 4. Florida Keys Brewing Co. arranges seating outdoors for patrons to encourage safe, socially-distant consumption.

5. Local musicians play for the crowd at one of three stages along the Art Walk.

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to any matter relating to the consideration of the resolution at the above-referenced public hearing, a record of the proceeding may be needed and in such an event, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the public hearing is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the County Administrator’s Office at (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 A.M and 5:00 P.M. prior to the date of the hearing; 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 3rd day of November 2020.

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: November 12, 19, 26 & December 3, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

968 2320 6145 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 @ https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/96823206145 (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) on which you wish to comment, 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 monitor will request the agenda item # on which you wish to comment and will enable your participation when the Mayor calls for public speakers on your item. To report problems with the broadcast, please call: (305) 872-8831.

A person may submit written or other physical evidence on a particular agenda item for consideration at the BOCC meeting to: Lindsey Ballard, via email to: ballard-lindsey@ monroecounty-fl.gov, or by mail to: County Administrator’s Office, 1100 Simonton Street, Suite 205, Key West, FL 33040.

The documents must be received by 3:00 P.M. on Friday, December 4, 2020, and must include the submitter’s name, address, phone number, email address, and the agenda item number to which the documents refer.

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, F.S., if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made.

ADA Assistance: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the County Administrator’s office at (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) days prior to the date of the hearing. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call ‘711.’

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: November 12, 19, 26 & December 3, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

TO PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS THAT REQUIRE INSPECTIONS EVERY 180 DAYS TO MAINTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT’S VALIDITY TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE (FBC) AND OTHER PERMIT TYPES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE MONROE COUNTY CODE; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Due to COVID-19 and in consideration of that certain Resolution adopted as Item R-6 at the Board’s November 17, 2020, public meeting and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) social distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the December 9, 2020, public hearing will also be conducted via CMT using a Zoom Webinar platform @ https://mcbocc. zoom.us/j/96823206145. The County will provide updates for changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings on the County Website at: www.MonroeCounty-FL.Gov. Below are the various options available to the public to view the live meeting and/or to make public comments on the public hearing.

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# 968 2320 6145 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 @ https:// mcbocc.zoom.us/j/96823206145 (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) on which you wish to comment, 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 monitor will request the agenda item # on which you wish to comment and will enable your participation when the Mayor calls for public speakers on your item. To report problems with the broadcast, please call: (305) 872-8831.

A person may submit written or other physical evidence on a particular agenda item for consideration at the BOCC meeting to: Lindsey Ballard, via email to: ballard-lindsey@ monroecounty-fl.gov, or by mail to: County Administrator’s Office, 1100 Simonton Street, Suite 205, Key West, FL 33040. The documents must be received by 3:00 P.M. on Friday, December 4, 2020, and must include the submitter’s name, address, phone number, email address, and the agenda item number to which the documents refer.

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, F.S., if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m., no later than five

(5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”. Live Closed Captioning is available via our web portal @ http://monroecountyfl. iqm2.com for meetings of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners.

Dated at Key West, Florida, this 19th day of November, 2020.

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: November 26, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

b) To comment on an item using the live Zoom webinar link: Open this live Zoom webinar link @ https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/96823206145 (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) on which you wish to comment, 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 # on which you wish to speak 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) 2924441, between the hours of 8:30a.m.—5:00p.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 20th day of November, 2020.

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: November 26, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

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 DATED OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is November 26, 2020.

Personal Representative: Brian W. Stewart 4372 Stockton Court Marietta, Georgia 30066 Attorney for Personal Representative: JoAnn F. Kucklick, Esq. Florida Bar No. 991317 PO Bo 56376 Jacksonville, FL 32241 Telephone: (904) 719-8334 Publish: November 26 & December 3, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

estate of Robert Scott Kirby, deceased, whose date of death was October 8, 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: November 26, 2020.

Personal Representative: Robert S. Kirby, Jr. 134A New Leaf Lane Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913 Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert K. Miller, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 359173 Cunningham Miller Rhyne PA 10075 Overseas Hwy PO Box 500938 Marathon, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-9428 Fax: (305) 743-8800 E-mail: service@floridakeyslaw. com Secondary E-Mail: rmiller@ floridakeyslaw.com Publish: November 26 & December 3, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY RESOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on December 9, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, at the Murray Nelson Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037, and also via Communication Media Technology (CMT) using a Zoom webinar as described below, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, will hold a public hearing to consider approval of the following County resolution: A RESOLUTION OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA ANNOUNCING NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE COUNTY BEGINNING WITH THE TAX BILL ISSUED IN NOVEMBER 2021 FOR CANAL RESTORATION PROJECTS ON CANALS 82, 83 AND 84 IN KEY LARGO; STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A full copy of the resolution including the legal description of the properties affected may be obtained by calling the Monroe County Attorney’s Office at (305) 292-3470.

Due to COVID-19 and in consideration of the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the December 9, 2020, Public Hearing will also be conducted via Communication Media Technology (“CMT”), using a Zoom Webinar platform @ https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/96823206145. The County will provide updates for changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings on the County Website at: www.MonroeCounty-FL.Gov. Below are the various options available to the public to view the live meeting and/or to make public comments on the public hearing.

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#

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on December 9, 2020 at 1:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at the Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037, and also via Communications Media Technology (CMT) using a Zoom webinar as described below, intends to consider the adoption of the following County ordinance: AN ORDINANCE BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AMENDING MONROE COUNTY CODE SECTION 6-103, ELIMINATING THE 60-DAY PERMIT EXPIRATION FOR DEMOLITION PERMITS; THE INABILITY OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL TO EXTEND A DEMOLITION PERMIT; AND OUTDATED WORDING RELATED

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on December 9, 2020, at 1:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider possible amendments to the following County ordinance, the County’s mark 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 December 9, 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 U-verse 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 phones by dialing (646) 518-9805 or (669) 9006833 and, when prompted, enter the Webinar ID 968 2320 6145 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 968 2320 6145 followed by the # key, then *9 to “Raise your Hand” to be recognized by the Zoom webinar host.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 20-CP-000260-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF KEVIN LEE STEWART, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Kevin Lee Stewart, deceased, whose date of death was October 8, 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 DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 20-CP-000070-M IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBERT PERRY, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ROBERT PERRY, deceased, whose date of death was August 2, 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: November 26, 2020.

Personal Representative: Joseph M. Perry 499 M-72 Kalkaska, Michigan 49646-8570 Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert K. Miller, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 359173 Cunningham Miller Rhyne PA 10075 Overseas Hwy PO Box 500938 Marathon, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-9428 Fax: (305) 743-8800 E-mail: Service@FloridaKeysLaw. com Secondary E-Mail: RMiller@ FloridaKeysLaw.com Publish: November 26 & December 3, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 20-CP-80-M IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBERT SCOTT KIRBY, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2020-CP-92-P IN RE: ESTATE OF WALTER F. BERSTLER JR. Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of WALTER F. BERSTLER JR., deceased, whose date of death was March 24, 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

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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: November 19, 2020.

Co-Personal Representative: WALTER F. BERSTLER III. 230 S Dillwyn Rd, Newark, DE 19711 Co-Personal Representative: CARLEE D. MOKSHEFSKY 506 Schick Rd., Aston, PA 19014 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: November 19 & 26, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

WILLIAM A. MULLEN, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of William A. Mullen, deceased, whose date of death was September 5, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN 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: November 19, 2020.

Personal Representative: Douglas A. Mullen 515 E. Carefree Highway, No. 1047 Phoenix, AZ 85085 Attorney for Personal Representative: Jerome L. Wolf, Esq. Attorney for Douglas A. Mullen Florida Bar Number: 399302 KATZ BASKIES & WOLF PLLC 3020 North Military Trail Suite 100 BOCA RATON, FL 33431 Telephone: (561) 910-5700 Fax: (561) 910-5701 E-Mail: jerry.wolf@katzbaskies. com Secondary E-Mail: eservice@ katzbaskies.com Publish: November 19 & 26, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

pages 1215, et seq. Public Records, Monroe County, Florida.

Based upon default in assessment payments and pursuant to the Claim of Lien of FLORIDA BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, recorded at O.R. Book 3032, Page 1022, in the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

STAACK, SIMMS & REIGHARD, PLLC, d/b/a TIMESHARE TRUSTEE™ WILL CONDUCT A SALE OF EACH AND EVERY UNIT WEEK LISTED BELOW BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M. ON DECEMBER 22, 2020, AT 103500 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, Florida 33037.

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 3.5143 A10-35 James Doyle Tina Doyle 182 Central Ave. Deer Park, NY 11729 2018 $7,028.60 3.5143 Obligors and junior lienholders listed above may cure the default and redeem the timeshare interest by paying the amounts secured by the

Association’s lien on their unit week(s) as stated above, together with trustee’s fees and interest through the date of payment in cash or certified funds to TIMESHARE TRUSTEE™ at any time prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Sale on the above date.GOVERN YOURSELVES ACCORDINGLY. STAACK, SIMMS & REIGHARD PLLC, 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: November 19 & 26, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 20-CA-000063-K DIVISION: Civil Sunset Harbor Resort Condominium Association, Inc., a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of Florida, Plaintiff, vs.

Paula C. Quilitzsch, et al.

Defendants.

Notice of Sale as to Count(s) I Notice is hereby given that on December 7, 2020 at 11:00AM, the below named Clerk of Court will, at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest: Unit 213, Week 46, Sunset Harbor Resort, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof as recorded in Official Records Book 1376, Page 1093, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (hereafter the “Declaration”).

(Contract No.: 1-1789) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

The sale is being held pursuant to the Order to Reschedule Sale, entered on November 6, 2020, in Civil Case No. 20-CA-000063-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida.

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 17TH day of November, 2020 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: November 19 & 26, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 20-CP-000098-P IN RE: ESTATE OF CYNTHIA DROPKIN DEXTER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Cynthia Dropkin Dexter, deceased, whose date of death was June 14, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Plantation Key Courthouse, 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME 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: November 19, 2020.

Personal Representative: Zeb Dropkin 5660 Strand Ct., A32 Naples, Florida 33410 Attorney for Personal Representative: Justin Stivers Email Addresses: service@probatefirm.com paralegal@probatefirm.com Florida Bar No. 109585 The Probate Law Firm 1395 Brickell Avenue, Suite 800 Miami, FL 33131 Telephone: 305-456-3255 Publish: November 19 & 26, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 20-CP-000103-P IN RE: ESTATE OF

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Place your Boat For Sale ad here. Only $25.00/ week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today and Sell Your Boat!

EMPLOYMENT Project Manager/ Coordinator needed in Upper Keys. Must have own transportation. Some computer experience a plus. Call 305-852-3002

Serve/Bartend on the ocean FT/PT Ocean front private swim club is seeking customer service oriented Server/Bartender.

Serve on pool deck, beach and/or bar lounge. Open year round, 10am-7pm daily. Full time/Part time.

Small friendly staff. Above average hourly wage plus tips. Apply in person at Cabana Club, 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call April (305) 393-0631.

Looking for a daycare teacher. Will get trained and certified through the daycare if needed. MonFri Full time position avail.

Contact Banana Cabana Academy at banana. cabana@att.net with resume or call 305-745-1400 to schedule an interview.

Seeking Security Guard in Middle Keys. FT & PT $20/hr.

Must have security license.

Call Ralons Security 7 8 6 - 6 1 5 - 5 5 2 2 Keys Fisheries looking to hire pie makers, process food workers, lobster processors and fork-lift driver to expand the production of the products that we are now selling to

Bridge Operator position available in the Snake Creek Drawbridge, located in Islamorada.

Paid training will be provided.

Payrate: $10.50/hr. Email resume to jschultz@ fdi.team or call Jeff Schultz at 708-214-0311.

Boat rental company in Marathon needs mechanic with knowledge of outboard motors Call 305-481-7006 City of Marathon - Job O p e n i n g : Street Maintenance.

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

Place your Employment ad here. Only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy.

Call 305-743-0844 today and get the job filled!

Absolute Auctions Woodlands Country Club Tuesday December 1st @ 11AM 3 Large Kitchens, 100’s of Small Wares, Catering Items, Hot & Cold Buffets, Carving Stations, 100+ of Matching China & Glassware, Keg Cooler, Back Bar, Assorted Coolers, Metro Racks, Liquor Step, Wine Racks, Stainless Steel Tables, Mixers, Sinks, 2600lb Cuber, Complete Jade Line, Large Dishwashing Station & MUCH MORE. Tuesday December 8th @ 11AM 400 Dining Room Chairs, 100+ Tables, 2 Locker Rooms, Contents of the Pro-Shop, Décor, Mirrors, Office Furniture, Partitions Chandeliers, Lighting, Elevator, Piano & MUCH MORE...

INTELLIGENCE ANALYST-MARATHON

Public Bidding Online @ Proxibid.Com/TobyNeverett In-Person bidding is INVITATION ONLY!

Our Intelligence Analyst functions in support of Monroe County Sheriff’s Office HIDTA investigations. Work involves On-Line queries using commercial and proprietary databases to identify criminal activity. Also, preparation of subpoenas, organizational charts and timelines. Ability to accurately analyze and evaluate large volume of information required.

For Private Showing or to Request an Invitation call Toby @ the number below.

Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience. Salary $48,985.00. Applicants must fill out preliminary application at www.keysso.net . Email resumes to cslebodnick@keysso.net or fax to (305) 292-7159. Contact Charles Slebodnick at (305) 292-7044. EOE/AAP

Toby Neverett Auctioneers www.neverettauctions.com 561-706-7218 * au872 ab628

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC && LEGAL NOTICES • • 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICES 305.743.0844 EMPLOYMENT Digital Marketing Consultant needed. Great growth opportunities.

Will train right person.

Key West Office, more at TwoOceansDigital.com/ jobs HIRED IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK!!

Part-time clerical help needed in Marathon. 24 hrs per week. Filing, Customer Service, some computer work. Email: dbabbe@ a cc u ra te e l e v a to r s. co m HIRED IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!!

Boat rental company in Marathon hiring Boat Cleaning & Detailing Person. Call 305-481-7006 HIRED IN LESS THAN ONE MONTH!!

The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. a division of

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

The Turtle Hospital in Marathon Immediate openings: full and part-time Educational Program Guides/Gift Shop Sales. Public speaking & retail sales experience helpful. $12.00/hour to start Send resume to: turtlehosp@aol.com

HOUSING FOR RENT Trailer For Rent - 1BR/1BA 28' trailer w/slide-out. $1,200/month F/L/$600 security. Includes parking, Wi-Fi, Direct TV, water & garbage, you pay electric.

No pets. No smoking.

Background check required.

Come in person to view property Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. 2525 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050

OFFICE SPACE Beautiful Office Space available for rent now on US1 in Tavernier @ MM92. Call 305-394-0530 Place your Office Space For Rent ad here. Only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy.

Call 305-743-0844 today and rent your space!

YARD SALES A BIG Treasures & Trash Yard Sale - Rain or Shine - This Fri & Sat from 8am3pm and Sunday from 10am-2pm. Something for everyone. Bargains galore.

All must go! 419 Sombrero Beach Road- Mask Required.

IS HIRING!

RESTAURANT HOST

Behavioral Health Counselor Client Advocate

SERVERS BARTENDERS FOOD RUNNER PUBLIC AREA ATTENDANT

ROOM ATTENDANTS BELLMEN 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.

LINE COOK SOUS CHEF BAKER APPLY AT:

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

bungalowskeylargo.com/careers

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

Bungalows Key Largo is an EOE

Place your Home For Rent ad here. Only $25.00/ week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today and rent your house!

Long-term, 2BR/2BA Condo in Key Colony Beach. Furnished, screened patio, includes water, sewer, basic cable and ocean accessibility. $2,000/ month Call 716-913-3576 RENTED IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!!!

NOW HIRING

LAUNDRY ATTENDANT

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

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

KEY LARGO KEY WEST

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

MARATHON

Behavioral Health Counselor 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) *Night Monitor (FREE HOUSING!!!!) *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!

Background and drug screen req.

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

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE

FULL TIME OPENING LINE SERVICE PERSONNEL Greet and fuel aircraft Prior aviation experience preferred Clean driving record required Competitive wages, excellent benefits, and a fun work environment

Contact Kris Schluter kris@marathonaviation.com (305) 743-3717 EOE/Drug-free workplace

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

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

NOW HIRING

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

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

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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

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

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

Key West 305-292-2666

MARATHON

305-743-0506

KEY LARGO

305-852-5356

rainsavergutters@gmail.com

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!

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

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

Customer service is my strength Brian@tewesmortgage.com

NMLS# 375025 Tewes Mortgage NMLS# 1453791 NMLSConsumerAccess.org

www.TewesMortgage.com

Sportfishing Adventures

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

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

Only $50 Puts Your Business Card Here

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

BOOKS

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KAREN NEWFIELD ... a reader and now a writer, has hundreds of book reviews at: www. readingandeating.com. For questions and comments, email karen@newfield. org.

THE GRATEFUL READER

IF FOOTBALL ISN’T YOUR THING, HERE ARE SOME GREAT THANKSGIVING READS

T

his is not the year to get everything you want. This is the year to appreciate everything you have. These incredible stories of hope, love and faith will inspire you to stay focused on the abundance that is already present in your life. Reading is the gift to fill this holiday season.

THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY

By Matt Haig Nora Seed faces a life-and-death decision. Her dreams have been shattered repeatedly. Family disappeared. Friends long gone.

There is nothing left to live for — or so she thinks. One night Nora enters the Midnight Library. Her sweet childhood school librarian, Mrs. Elm, greets her as if no time has passed at all. Each book in this cavernous room is filled with the life Nora could have had, her alternate universes. An Olympic swimmer, rock star or simply falling in love. While disappointment overwhelmed her in the present, every missed opportunity could have led to happiness. As Nora faces the ups and downs of her past decisions she accepts the challenge to find her best life. It is never too late to appreciate what you may have had in your hand all along.

LOVE YOUR LIFE

By Sophie Kinsella Ava believes in true love. While her friends in London obsess over swiping in the latest dating app, she knows her soulmate is out there waiting to meet her.

Ava joins a weeklong writing retreat in a charming Italian monastery. She is determined to focus on her novel and soak up the delicious food and sunshine.

The attendees do not use their real names, nor do they talk about their home life. Ava falls madly in love with a fellow attendee named Dutch. As soon as they begin to explore what life is like outside their little bubble, all the things Ava feared come crashing down. Along with her quirky friends and devious dog, Harold, this high-strung young woman will take you on the perfect laugh-out-loud romantic adventure.

A BORROWED LIFE

By Kerry Anne King Mrs. Elizabeth Lightsey has been the pastor’s wife for the majority of her adult life. As a young girl from a troubled home, she was happy to attract the attention of Thomas. When this handsome man of the church proposed, she envisioned a respectable life filled with the love of an entire congregation. Through the years it became impossible to know who the real Liz was any more. When Thomas unexpectedly dies, Liz is more relieved than sad. Thomas’ verbal abuse had worn her down for the last 26 years. Liz tries to repair her relationship with Abigail, the daughter she regrets was molded in Thomas’s eyes. She is determined to do whatever it takes to rediscover her passions through the community theater, new friends and throwing her mattress to the curb. At almost 50 years old, it’s finally time to find faith in herself.

A KNOCK AT MIDNIGHT

By Brittany K. Barnett Brittany K. Barnett is an American heroine. Those of us who are unaware of her mission and the widespread atrocities she is up against will be shocked by the horrors within the system.

Brittany grew up in the South.

Her family didn’t have much, but was filled with love and support even when times were tough. As a law student at SMU, Brittany dove deeply into cases of wrongful incarceration and draconian judicial structures that left thousands serving life sentences with no parole. She met with prisoners and their families fighting for them as if they were her own. This corporate lawyer worked pro bono every moment she could squeeze out of her day to fight for freedom and second chances. Brittany’s words of hope will remain with you long after the final page.

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