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Marathon’s holidays are merry & bright | Inside

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MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 24, 2020

Jody Owen, P.A. 305-923-1902

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5087 Sunset Village, Hawk’s Cay

2/2.1 ● 900 SF ● Overlooks Tom’s Harbor ● Active Rental Pool just steps from back porch ● Private Master Balcony Updated Kitchen ● Great investment property MLS# 592677 ● Offered at $469,000

Lots 5 thru 9 Overseas Hwy, Grassy Key 2.86 acres of upland ● 8.28 acres of bay bottom 300 +/- Linear feet of ocean frontage ● RL zoned Updated boundary and vegetation surveys available MLS# 591535 ● Offered at $1,250,000

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7006 Harbor Village, Hawk’s Cay

2/2 ● 900 SF ● Spa Villa Unit ● Active Rental Large Waterfront Patio ● Beautiful canal views Updated Kitchen ● In-ground Spa ● Great investment property MLS# 592256 ● Offered at $417,000

235 W Seaview Dr., Duck Key

4/3 ● 1,740 SF ● Open Floor Plan w/ Split Bedroom Layout Large porch ● All Impact Resistant Windows & Doors Stainless Appliances ● Soft Close Cabinetry ● 9’ Ceilings MLS# 592627 ● Offered at $695,000

330 Cocoanut Ave., Grassy Key

2/2 ● 960 SF ● Complete Privacy ● New Roof in 2018 Large Walk-in Closet ● Wrap-around decks and porches Large Storage ● Garage ● Pantry ● Call for Appointment MLS# 592935 ● Offered at $435,000

185 13th St., Key Colony Beach

3/2 ● 2,126 SF ● Concrete construction ● updated Kitchen Tile Flooring ● In-ground Pool ● 53’ Dock w/ Lift Screened Porch ● Garage ● Laundry ● Would be a great Rental MLS# 589655 ● Offered at $1,259,000

102 Sunrise Dr., Sunrise Isle, Marathon

Lots 5 thru 9 Overseas Hwy, Grassy Key 2.86 acres of upland ● 8.28 acres of bay bottom 300 +/- Linear feet of ocean frontage ● RL zoned Updated boundary and vegetation surveys available MLS# 591535 ● Offered at $1,250,000

BEACHFRONT with endless Atlantic views. This 4 bed home is located on a gated Sunrise Isle of only 20 home sites and overlooks a sandy beach on one side and protected canal dockage on the other. On the main level is the open concept kitchen w/ breakfast nook, formal dining room completed w/ wainscoting, large living room w/ two story windows offering breathtaking views from every angle, two guest suites w/ private balconies, a half bath and laundry. The top floor hosts the master suite w/ large custom bath with views, sitting room, mezzanine office space w/ fireplace and another guest suite w/ private balconies. Amenities include: 98' dockage, marble and hardwood flooring, impact windows/doors, custom heated pool, elevator, whole house generator, lg. garage & storage, and much more.

4/4.1 ● 4,440 SF ● MLS# 593160 ● Offered at $3,185,000

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MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 24, 2020

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MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 24, 2020

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The number of days left before we say goodbye to what was one hell of a year. We exit 2020 with encouraging news, however, as COVID-19 vaccines are now being distributed with frontline workers and the vulnerable the first in line. Here’s to better and brighter days as we raise our glasses and soon ring in the new year.

Landry Sayer and William Chapman wait their turn on the Marathon Community Park’s amphitheater stage to perform in a holiday program on Dec. 17.

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Organizers of the annual Original Marathon Seafood Festival have cancelled the event that was scheduled to take place in March 2021 due to coronavirus concerns. WEEKLY FILE PHOTO

ANOTHER EVENT CANCELED Marathon Seafood Festival out for ’21

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he Original Marathon Seafood Festival, scheduled for the middle of March 2021, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Historically, it is the third-largest event in the Florida Keys, behind Key West’s Fantasy Fest and the Upper Keys’ Gigantic Nautical Flea Market.

The event is put on by the Marathon Chamber of Commerce and the Marathon chapter of Organized Fishermen of Florida (OFF).

“We were both hoping cases would be looking better by then, but that's just not the case, and with the planning and resources required to put on such a large event, there is just too much at stake in terms of safety and resources,” said Chamber CEO Daniel Samess. “Many of our volunteers are over 60 years old and we would never want to put them or anyone at risk.”

In a press release, the chamber said it has started planning a new and different event for the summer of 2021

that will include the same elements that make the seafood festival popular — food, live music, vendors and libations. Stay tuned to the Keys Weekly for details as they become available.

“We understand the economic impacts and value our event represents,” said Paul Lebo, who serves on the Marathon Chamber board and the OFF board of directors. “Additionally, it allows both the Marathon Chamber and OFF to award over $30,000 in scholarships each year as well support local youth sports, the chamber’s continuing education grants, as well as supporting our local commercial fishing industry here in the Keys.”

Lebo and Samess said the Original Marathon Seafood Festival will return in 2022. More information is at marathonseafoodfestival.com or floridakeysmarathon.com. ­— Weekly staff report

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MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 24, 2020

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MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 24, 2020

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MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 24, 2020

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City of Layton

P.O. Box 778, Long Key, Florida 33001

Notice of City of Layton Monthly Code Enforcement Hearings For 2021 The City of Layton Code Enforcement Magistrate will meet for Regular Monthly Code Enforcement Hearings at Layton City Hall located at 68260 Overseas Hwy Long Key FL at 1:00pm as follows:

FOR THE FLORIDA KEYS & THE WORLD Heavenly Creator, Help us remember that the jerk who cut us off in traffic last night is a single mother who worked nine hours that day and is rushing home to cook dinner, help with homework, do the laundry and spend a few precious moments with her children.

Help us to remember that the pierced, tattooed, disinterested young man who can’t make change correctly is a worried 19-year-old college student, balancing his apprehension over final exams with his fear of not getting his student loans for next semester.

Remind us that the scary-looking bum, begging for money in the same spot every day (who really ought to get a job!) is a slave to addictions that we can only imagine in our worst nightmares.

Help us to remember that the older couple walking annoyingly slowly through the store aisles and blocking our shopping progress is savoring this moment; knowing that (based on the doctor’s report she got back last week) this will be the last year that they go shopping together.

Remind us each and every day that ... of all the gifts you give us, the greatest gift is love. And remind us that it is not enough to share that love with those we hold dear.

Open our hearts not to just those who are close to us, but to all humanity. Let us be slow to judge — and quick to forgive, show patience, and promote peace, unity, empathy and love.

— Author unknown

• Wednesday, January 13, 2021 • Wednesday, February 3, 2021 • Wednesday, March 3, 2021 • Wednesday, April 7, 2021 • Wednesday, May 5, 2021 • Wednesday, June 2, 2021 • Wednesday, July 7, 2021 • Wednesday, August 4, 2021 • Wednesday, September 1, 2021 • Wednesday, October 6, 2021 • Wednesday, November 3, 2021 • Wednesday, December 1, 2021 The proposed agendas will be available at the City Administrative Office or by email at cityhall@cityoflayton.com. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Should a person decide to appeal any decision taken at the meetings, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made (Section 283.0105 F.S. 1995) Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should anyone require special seating or other accommodations, please call 305-664-4667 prior to the meeting so that arrangements may be made.

Mimi Young City Clerk

City of Layton

P.O. Box 778, Long Key, Florida 33001

Notice of City of Layton City Council Regular Monthly Council Meetings For 2021 The City of Layton City Council will meet for Regular Monthly Council Meetings at Layton City Hall located at 68260 Overseas Hwy Long Key FL at 7:00pm as follows: • Thursday, January 14, 2021 • Thursday, February 4, 2021 • Thursday, March 4, 2021 • Thursday, April 1, 2021 • Thursday, May 6, 2021 • Thursday, June 3, 2021 • Thursday, July 8, 2021 • Thursday, August 5, 2021 • Thursday, September 2, 2021 • Thursday, October 7, 2021 • Thursday, November 4, 2021 • Thursday, December 2, 2021 The proposed agendas will be available at the City Administrative Office or by email at cityhall@cityoflayton.com. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Should a person decide to appeal any decision taken at the meetings, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made (Section 283.0105 F.S. 1995) Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should anyone require special seating or other accommodations, please call 305-664-4667 prior to the meeting so that arrangements shall be made.

Mimi Young City Clerk

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HOLIDAYS 2020

MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 24, 2020

SARA MATTHIS

sara@keysweekly.com

OUR KEYS’ CHRISTMAS CHARACTERS

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or 2020, the Keys Weekly staff launched an ambitious project — a contest to nominate our favorite locals in the image of famous Christmas characters. We were looking for local versions of the Grinch, Clark Griswold, Kevin McCAllister, etc. And y’all — and by y’all we mean our readers — interpreted and executed it in true Keys fashion. And by that, we mean you went fishing apparently. Nevertheless, we are persevering because this idea has legs and we intend to resurrect it in 2021. Here are the two Marathon winners of 2020:

Kevin Johnsen

Hammer Runyon

Nominated by Jeanine D’Amico Kevin Johnsen and Buddy the Elf have a lot in common. Both approach life with a supernatural amount of zest, zeal and common sense for situations involving danger. Buddy does a double bounce on the couch and launches himself at the Christmas tree to put the star up. Johnsen hand feeds 300-pound bull sharks or “plays” with waterspouts … just because.

“It’s either feeding the sharks or watching dolphin play around the boat. There’s never a dull moment,” he said, laughing. Johnsen operates Florida Keys Reel Adventures out of the Middle Keys. His customers praise him for the professional and fun outings that still impart a ton of environmental information about what makes the Keys special.

And, yes, in 2013 he filmed himself and a buddy getting up-close and personal with the waterspouts. Then, in 2016, with the same amount of planning, a bunch of friends decided lastminute to enter and decorate a boat for the annual Boot Key Harbor lighted boat parade. They won, of course.

The Keys Weekly hereby proclaims Kevin Johnsen to be the Keys’ Buddy the Elf of 2020.

Nominated by Kathy Hill Burnett He has a first name, but nobody knows it. Hammer works for the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Marathon. He does a tremendous job putting up the municipal holiday lights around Marathon, but what he does to his own domicile … well, it sort of defies explanation. He has about 40 statuettes of Santa spread around his home, a full Christmas village that is his “pride and joy” and Christmas lights all over his house. In fact, they are beginning to spread — the lights at the end of his dead end street in Marathon are also his work. For this reason, and many others, he was nominated in the Martha Stewart category — someone who would rather die than use a plain old bed sheet in place of a tree skirt. (There’s something glorious about nominating a man named Hammer for the Martha Stewart award, who habitually wanders around in a muscle tee.)

“I have more plans for next year,” he said, pointing to a blank spot … on the roof … clearly lacking a blow up

Buddy the Elf

Martha Stewart

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MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 24, 2020

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MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 24, 2020

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KN-95 masks are a new reality for frontline workers, and the city of Key West’s code compliance officers have requested additional ones while they enforce the city’s 10 p.m. curfew on New Year’s Eve. CONTRIBUTED

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ome of Key West's Code Compliance officers have grave concerns about the city's expectations with regard to their enforcement of the city’s 10 p.m. curfew on New Year's Eve, according to some who contacted the Keys Weekly, but asked not to be identified.

The officers said they met briefly on Dec. 16 with city officials to discuss their concerns and then sent a petition via email outlining their concerns and requests to their supervisor, Code Director Jim Young, Assistant City Manager Patti McLauchlin and director of human resources Samantha Farist.

The petition seeks appropriate personal protective gear for COVID, including KN-95 masks and hand sanitizer, body armor or other protective uniforms, additional training such as pressure point control tactics that police use, reimbursement for COVID testing costs and hazard compensation for curfew duties they say will place them squarely in harm's way of both COVID and defiant drunks on Duval Street.

The code officers, who have written numerous citations to enforce the city’s mask mandate in recent weeks, have endured profanity and verbal harassment, spitting and at least one physical confrontation, Young told the city commissioners at a meeting in November.

But the code officers, who typically investigate illegal vacation rentals and unpermitted construction, don’t receive any of the same training as sworn police officers when it comes to de-escalating heated situations. Code officers don’t carry guns, and have not been allowed to carry pepper spray.

Meanwhile, some of the people they’ve encountered downtown in recent weeks have been armed, the officers wrote in their letter to officials.

Upon receiving the petition, Young told the Keys Weekly, “The city of Key West takes their concerns very seriously and will do everything to ensure that all employees have the necessary training and tools to perform the tasks they are assigned.”

McLauchlin also followed up on the letter, and met immediately with Young, City Manager Greg Veliz and Mayor Teri Johnston to go through each concern individually.

“I think we’re all a little anxious about New Year’s Eve,” McLauchlin said. “And we are all very concerned with our employees’ safety, particularly as they’re out there on the front lines.

We’ve spent thousands of dollars on additional masks for our personnel and I’ve made it mandatory that our code officers walk with a sworn police officer when downtown for the holidays. On New Year’s Eve, they’ll also be with a firefighter as well.”

McLauchlin could not discuss the officers’ requests related to their pay, as that involves collective bargaining agreements with the officers’ union.

MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 24, 2020

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MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 24, 2020

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MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 24, 2020

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MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 24, 2020

School Readiness and VPK Early Care and Education Partners in Monroe County • MM 1 - Gonzalez Family Day Care Home 301 WHITE ST. APT. 1C KEY WEST, FL 33040 • 305-896-1636X

• MM 30.2 - Big Pine Academy Early Learning Center 30070 POND LANE, BIG PINE KEY, FL 33043 • 305-872-2432

• MM 1 -The Learning Center of Key West, INC 201 TRUMAN AVE. KEY WEST, FL 33040 • 305-292-0440

• MM 48.6 - Stanley Switlik Elementary 3400 OVERSEAS HWY, MARATHON, FL 33050 • 305-289-2490

• MM 1.1 -Boys and Girls Clubs of the Keys Area, Inc. 1316 REYNOLDS ST. KEY WEST, FL 33040 • 305-296-2258

• MM 49.2 - Grace Jones Community Center, Inc. 230 41st ST. GULF, MARATHON, FL 33050 • 305-743-6064

• MM 1.2 - Inez Martin Child Care Center 1100 VARELA, KEY WEST, FL 33040 • 305-809-5055

• MM 49.4 - Kreative Kids Christian Academy 4711 OVERSEAS HWY, MARATHON, FL 33050 • 305-743-7165

• MM 1.3 - Montessori Children’s School Of Key West 1221 VARELA, KEY WEST, FL 33040 • 305-294-5302

• MM 51 - Marathon Lutheran 325 122ND ST, MARATHON, FL 33050 • 305-735-4762

• MM 1.6 - Horace O’Bryant Elementary 1105 LEON, KEY WEST, FL 33040 • 305-296-5628

• MM 51 - Community Cooperative Preschool Inc. 550 122ND ST. OCEAN, MARATHON, FL 33050 • 305-735-4762

• MM 2 - Barbara Alvarez Family Day Care Home x 2689 N. ROOSEVELY BLVD. #4 KEY WEST, FL 33040 • 305-731-9476

• MM 82.4 - Islamorada Child Care 82681 OVERSEAS HWY, ISLAMORADA, FL 33036 • 305-910-7228

• MM 2 - Sunbeam Christian School 1311 5th ST. KEY WEST, FL 33040 • 305-294-6018 x325 • MM 2.5 - Maria Lamadrid Family Day Care Home 1524 5TH ST. KEY WEST, FL 33040 • 305-294-6311

• MM 86.6 - Treasure Village Montessori Charter 86731 OVERSEAS HWY, ISLAMORADA, FL 33036 • 305-852-3482

• MM 2.5 - Moreno Family Day Care Home 1659 REORDAN CT. APT. 4 KEY WEST, FL 33040 • 305-296-3247

• MM 87.6 - St. James Children’s Center 87500 OVERSEAS HWY, ISLAMORADA, FL 33036 • 305-852-2161

• MM 2.5 - Key West Preschool Cooperative, Inc. 2610 FLAGLER AVE. KEY WEST, FL 33040 • 305-296-4749

• MM 89 - Plantation School 100 LAKE ROAD, TAVENIER, FL 33070 • 305-853-3281

• MM 2.7 - Grace Lutheran School 2713 FLAGLER AVE. KEY WEST, FL 33040 • 305-296-8262

• MM 92.9 - Burton Memorial Child Development Center 93001 OVERSEAS HWY, TAVERNIER, FL 33070 • 305-852-0250

• MM 3.2 - Poinciana Elementary School 1407 KENNEDY DR. KEY WEST, FL 33040 • 305-293-1630

• MM 93.2 - Dolphin Montessori Children’s Inc., South 735 GROUPER LANE, KEY LARGO, FL 33037 • 305-453-3787

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• MM 98.8 - First Baptist Church, Jack Hill Child Care 99001 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL 33037 • 305-451-2125

• MM 3.8 - NAS Key West Youth Center V-187 ARTHUR SAWYER RD. KEY WEST, FL 33040 • 305-293-2098

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HOLIDAYS

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LISTEN UP, SANTA Keys kids have a Christmas message

ANDREW, 4 Grace Jones Community Center Santa, I hope you can deliver this year: Andrew wants a backhoe.

“To dig,” of course. Oh, and Dad would like a golf ball. You’ll know it’s his house by the Paw Patrol ornaments on the tree.

This is one of the best parts of working at a newspaper.

Every year, we get to talk to kids about the big man in the red suit — Santa.

Since about 1994, I’ve been transcribing their answers for this publication and others. I am still scarred by the little girl who told Santa that her mother needed new underwear. And I still giggle thinking about the little boy who confessed to a misdeed previously blamed on his brother.

Every year, this article imparts a little innocent joy. I especially love when the kids can’t think of a thing they may want for themselves, but have ready answers for what Santa should give mom, or dad, or their siblings.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

OLIVIA, 4 Grace Jones Community Center

JACQUELINE, 5 Stanley Switlik Elementary

Rainbow lights are the thing at Olivia’s house in Marathon, Santa. She would like some Christmas clothes for herself.

Please use the door, there’s no chimney, Santa.

Santa, Jacqueline has only seen you once, at Grace Jones Community Center. You scared her, so please work on that. Last year you brought her a “unicorn squad where you open the little wrappers,” and this year she would like a Barbie house.

Also, your tractor is really fast,

EVA, 4 Grace Jones Community Center

EVAN, 5 Stanley Switlik Elementary

JAKE, 5 Stanley Switlik Elementary

Eva says her mom wants a Frozen Elsa water bottle for Christmas. Santa, you shouldn’t find this at all suspicious; have faith. Also, her older sister, Nina, wants some clay. For her special Christmas meal she would like to eat cereal.

Evan and his brother JJ want Nerf guns to have a Nerf war, Santa.

His other brother would like a “cooking thing” and his baby sister would like a Barbie. He sometimes gets in trouble for not listening to his mom, Santa, but knows she wants chocolate for Christmas … so, please, cut him a little slack.

You’ll find Jake at his grandmother’s house on Christmas morning, Santa. Look for the cookies with sprinkles. His older sister, 12, would like a doll. What kind of doll? “A nutcracker doll,” Jake told us.

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JAMES, 5 Stanley Switlik Elementary

MAYA, 7 Stanley Switlik Elementary

WESTLEY, 6 Stanley Switlik Elementary

Santa, please don’t make any final decisions — James’ mom hasn’t made her Christmas list yet. But, James would like a new backpack in “Pokemon color.”

Do your best, Santa.

Santa, all Maya wants is “a good Christmas with all my family.”

Aww. Plus she is on the “nice list” because she gets A’s on her tests. Santa, load her up!!!!

Westley has simple needs. Last year, Santa, you brought him a remote control car. This year he would like a bigger remote control car. Please make sure to say hello to the cat, Jingles.

GIL, 6 Stanley Switlik Elementary

MYERLEE, 6 Stanley Switlik Elementary

As for occasionally landing on the “naughty” list, Gil is pretty philosophical: “Sometimes that happens,” he said. But think big, Santa. He wants a golf cart.

“I am on the NICE LIST,” Myerlee was quick to tell the Keys Weekly.

So, please note that, Santa. For Christmas, she would like a doll, a doll house and doll food. Also, please bring her grandmother a “cookie box.”

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office will be out in force watching out for drunk and unsafe drivers this month through New Year’s Eve with the goal of making sure holiday travel is as safe as possible here in the Florida Keys.

Deputies will be concentrating their efforts on drunk drivers, improper passing and other unsafe driving practices in an effort to save lives and make this holiday season a safe and enjoyable one for everyone.

The sheriff’s office recommends designating a sober driver or taking a cab home if you decide to drink alcoholic beverages.

Whatever you choose to do, don't drink and drive. Remember: if you drink and drive and get caught, you will be spending the night in jail.

Also, be aware that the holidays are often rife with reports of scams and theft. Be wary of those collecting money over the phone, particularly if they ask for donations with gift cards. That should always be a red alert.

Residents should know that government agencies (as well as law enforcement agencies and utility companies) will always send you notification of an issue via the mail or in person. Always be alert on the phone. Ask for proof via a letter in the mail.

Never give personal information over the phone.

Never make any sort of purchase or monetary transaction with/using gift cards online or via the phone. Gift cards are a giveaway you are being scammed.

Residents should never give personal, monetary or gift card information over the phone.

Anyone with information about any crimes should contact the sheriff's office at 305-2927000. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-471-8477. Tipsters can remain anonymous and if a tip leads to an arrest in the case, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward. Tips may also be submitted online at www.floridakeyscrimestoppers.com Tips can also be submitted via social media such as Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using the @CrimeStoppers305 hashtag.

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 24, 2020

CURING A SINKING FEELING Police chief saves the day – and pictures MIKE HOWIE

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he boat parade was almost over.

We had a great spot, at the end of the Seventh Street canal on Key Colony Beach. The boats, many with intricate displays that must have taken days to set up, floated right past us, turning from front view to side (and a couple of them doing a 360) before moving back up the canal.

I was starting to get into the holiday spirit. And all I’d had to drink was one non-alcoholic beer.

I was mostly using my camera, but I wanted to take a few pictures with my phone as well. So I pulled the phone from its pocket in the camera bag, took a few shots and set it in my lap, taking a few more with my camera. At the end of the parade, I leaned over and put the camera back in the bag. Then, thinking we might stop for one actual drink before the traffic cleared, I stood up.

I heard the “plunk” first, and then watched, horrified, as the still-lighted screen of my phone sank to the bottom of the canal.

People who know me well will tell you that I am rarely more than an arm’s length from my phone. I don’t really use it for work, but I use it for everything else: email, texts with my family and friends, Facebook, Instagram, some games when I have a few minutes to kill.

That may not convey to you the anguish I felt in the moment. I pride myself on keeping my phone safe. A case is the first accessory I get for a new phone. I often choose shirts to wear because they have a pocket for the phone. I’m probably a little cocky about how careful I am with it.

Still, I wasn’t worried about the phone. I wasn’t happy about it – at all – but I have a backup. I could get a new SIM card from my provider and be back up and running in a few days.

But this phone had a separate storage card where all my photos were.

Lots of photos. That’s the other thing I use my phone for. I take pictures on my daily walks. My family.

My friends. Sunsets from a variety of locations, in the Keys and elsewhere.

I had just stopped last week at Anne’s Beach and took some photos from a nice little solitary stroll there.

All I could think about on the drive home from the boat parade were those photos. And the recent prompts from Amazon Prime to use its free

Key Colony Beach Police Chief Kris DiGiovanni. CONTRIBUTED

Julie Howie celebrates her 89th birthday last August. MIKE HOWIE/Keys Weekly

backup service. Which I had ignored.

I didn’t sleep well that night. At midday the next day, I drove back to the city parking lot by the canal.

Walked over and looked down and hey, in several feet of reasonably clear water, I saw the black outline of what I knew was my phone.

I love to look at the water, but I don’t boat, don’t fish and don’t swim.

So the phone might as well have been on the bottom of the ocean.

But I walked across the parking lot to the police department’s temporary building. A door opened, and a man in uniform said, “Can I help you?”

“I don’t know if anyone can,” I said, and explained my predicament. I mentioned that there were pictures of my mother on the phone.

And that’s when a remarkable thing happened.

Kris DiGiovanni, the chief of police who had opened the door, said he had an idea.

We walked behind the post office, and I pointed down in the water. He saw it instantly, and walked to the police boat poised at the dock. He grabbed a pole, a short-handled net, and some tape.

He secured the net to the pole and knelt on the concrete, dipping the net into the water.

I watched, transfixed.

He almost had it on the very first try, but the phone flipped away, making the water murky for a moment.

DiGiovanni then lay straight out on the concrete and stretched again, this time bringing the net out of the water – with the phone nestled inside.

I think I thanked him, but I was just so ecstatic I couldn’t be sure.

When I emailed DiGiovanni later that day to thank him again, he tried to redirect the praise: “I would like to think that any of the Key Colony Beach police officers would have done the same. … I don’t expect any recognition in something that I would do for everyone in this city.”

“Good luck with your phone,” he said. “I hope you are able to save the photos of your mother.”

The phone is toast. After letting it dry out with some desiccant for three days, nothing happened when I plugged it in.

But here’s the surprise: I was able to get the microSD card and the SIM card out. I left them on a paper towel on the counter, where they stayed overnight.

The next morning, I plugged the SIM card into my backup phone. “No service,” it said. Sigh.

Let’s try the universal trick: turn it off and on again.

Holy cow, the backup phone works with a SIM card that spent 16 hours in salt water.

And if that works, hey, maybe the storage card…

Plugged that into an adapter and holy cow times two: the pictures are all there.

So, to Chief DiGiovanni, let me say it again: thanks very much. Got a little holiday spirit after all.

Mike Howie is the copy editor of the Keys Weekly.

BRIEFLY Foundation grants $20,000 to aid Keys students in need The Community Foundation of the Florida Keys (CFFK) granted $20,000 to give assistance to elementary and middle school students in need throughout the Keys whose families continue to be economically affected

by COVID-19. The grants were awarded to eight Keys schools and will supply essential items, supplies and holiday gifts for young students at risk.

The appropriations to the schools are from CFFK’s Florida Keys Emergency Relief Fund. The grants are part of $1.3 million in ongoing support provided by CFFK and its donors this year to Keys nonprofits for food, supplies, housing assistance, and other programs and services for families, children, seniors, service workers, and others.

“In these times of such significant needs that we see everyday throughout our schools, the Monroe County School District is very happy to accept these generous grants from the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys,” said Theresa Axford, superintendent of Monroe County Schools. “They will make the holidays brighter for our students and families who most need support in all of our Elementary and K-8 schools.”

The eight schools receiving $2,500 each through these holiday grants are: - Gerald Adams Elementary School, Stock Island - Horace O’Bryant School, Key West - Key Largo School, Upper Keys - Plantation Key School, Upper Keys - Poinciana Elementary School, Key West - Stanley Switlik Elementary School, Middle Keys - Sugarloaf School, Lower Keys - The Basilica School of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Key West First State Bank congratulates Castillo Mia Castillo, assistant branch operations manager, is celebrating her 15th year with First State Bank.

Castillo was hired in 2005 as switchboard operator, promoted to call center representative in 2006 and customer service representative in 2008 before assuming her current position in 2017.

“Mia is an integral part of our Simonton office team,” said First State Bank’s Leslie Concepcion. “We applaud her customer service and teamwork skills and wish her continued success for many years to come.”

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ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON ONE OF FIRST IN KEYS TO GET Some of the first Pfizer vaccines to protect against COVID-19 were distributed to parts of Florida earlier this week. Among the people to receive a dose during the initial rollout on Dec. 16 was a Keys orthopedic surgeon.

Derek Papp has been with Baptist Health South Florida’s hospitals in Homestead and Tavernier for two years. Working in the emergency room and intensive care unit, and conducting surgery on COVID patients throughout, Papp fell into a high-risk category that allowed him to be one of the first health care workers to receive the vaccine.

Papp first learned of the vaccine’s availability through communication he received the week before. On Dec. 16, Papp drove up to the Hilton Miami Dadeland, where a conference center was set up for vaccinations.

“I picked the first day available because I wanted to get it done and I didn’t want to wait around,” Papp said. “They’re not distributing it to the hospitals. They’re doing it all at one place for doctors and nurses to get vaccinated.”

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine received emergency use authorization from the Federal Drug Administration on Dec. 11. The vaccine contains a small piece of the SARS-CoV-2 virus’s mRNA that instructs cells in the body to make the virus’s distinctive “spike” protein.

When a person receives this vaccine, their body produces copies of the spike protein, which does not cause disease, but triggers the immune system to learn to react defensively, producing an immune response against SARS-CoV-2.

Development of the vaccine happened in less than a year, and clinical trials were able to safely and effectively speed up mobilizing resources and cutting-edge technologies.

“The FDA’s authorization for emergency use of the first COVID-19 vaccine is a significant milestone in battling this devastating pandemic that has affected so many families in the United States and around the world,” said FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn.

Papp said he was excited to obtain the vaccine, as it was a chance to “get some freedom back.” Papp will have to go back in three weeks to get a booster shot.

romising treatments coming from initial emergency and experimental COVID-19 therapies have developed into clinical trials that are launching this month at Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida.

The institute is leading a trial using mesenchymal stem cells ― cells derived from umbilical cord lining tissue ― for critically ill patients with respiratory failure induced by SARS-CoV-2.

It is also the location of the phase 2, BLAZE-4 trial, which continues work on bamlanivimab, a monoclonal antibody recently awarded Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) status by the Food and Drug Administration for those with mild COVID-19 symptoms.

“It’s exciting to lead these nextgeneration clinical trials,” said Dr. Guenther Koehne, principal investigator, director and chief of stem cell transplantation, hematologic oncology and benign hematology at the Institute. “We have learned much about COVID-19 since the pandemic began last winter and our hope is that these trials will lead to tremendous treatment options for a wide range of patients.”

Early in the pandemic, Miami Cancer Institute received single-use emergency approval from the FDA to give mesenchymal stem cells to several COVID-19 patients who were critically ill. The patients recovered. The stem cells aid in healing by regenerating damaged lung tissue. The formal, phase I/IIa trial opening now is for hospitalized patients who are receiving oxygen therapy or who are on ventilation support and are not showing improvement with other therapies.

“In our early experience with these umbilical cord lining stem cells, we had very promising results,” Koehne said.

“We are very hopeful that the clinical trial will give us evidence that this treatment can save the lives of patients who experience respiratory failure due to COVID-19.”

The Florida Department of Health is allocating bamlanivimab for EUA use and Baptist Health has a limited supply. Miami Cancer Institute participated in the monoclonal antibody’s phase 1 study, BLAZE-1, which led to the EUA. Now the institute is enrolling patients in the phase 2 study, BLAZE-4.

Bamlanivimab can be given as an IV infusion to COVID-19-positive patients who are not hospitalized and have mild symptoms. It must be administered within 72 hours of a positive test result. It works by prohib-

Dr. Guenther Koehne, chief of Blood & Marrow Transplantation and Hematologic Oncology, Miami Cancer Institute. CONTRIBUTED

iting the virus from anchoring to ACE2 receptors, which are proteins on the surface of many cells that allow the SARS-CoV-2 virus to enter and infect cells. In the initial study, it showed a subsequent hospitalization rate of 1.7 percent among those who received the drug versus a 6 percent hospitalization rate among those who received a placebo.

The BLAZE-4 trial is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of bamlanivimab (also known as LY3819253) both on its own and in combination with another monoclonal antibody specific to target the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 to prevent the virus from entering into the epithelial cells (LY3832479). There are five arms to the trial. Arm 1 is a placebo. Arms 2, 3 and 4 consist of bamlanivimab plus a second monoclonal antibody (both given in different dosages). Arm 5 is bamlanivimab alone.

“As a physician-scientist, I won’t settle for the standard of care. I am always looking for better. This is a promising step forward,” Koehne said.

“We have reached a new level of sophistication ― trying to treat the virus before it makes you really sick.” The first trial showed that bamlanivimab may reduce viral load, symptoms and risk of hospitalizations and emergency room visits associated with COVID-19 and this trial may further improve the outcomes. “Despite the prospect of having COVID-19 vaccines in the future, which are intended to prevent from getting sick, we need to stay focused on the treatment of those individuals that are symptomatic from the virus,” Dr. Koehne added.

More information is at baptisthealth.net/cancer-care/clinical.

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e’ve all heard this saying, and the popular adage actually refers to the astrological idea of planetary alignment, the indication that good or bad things might happen. It is often associated with celestial positioning at someone’s birth. The most well-known example is the “Star of Bethlehem,” which, biblical legend has it, graced the night sky and guided the wise men across the desert in the days when Christianity began 20 centuries ago.

So, have you been feeling a little more hope lately? Maybe it’s the news of the vaccine or maybe it’s something more? Perhaps, some good planetary juju?

In the past few weeks, Jupiter and Saturn moved closer and closer to each other. On Dec. 21, just after sunset, the two planets aligned and appeared as one bright, beautiful star — the Christmas star.

Physically, it actually was a planetary “great conjunction,” where Earth moved into a place where Jupiter and Saturn appeared to be aligned, said Keys astronomer Jay Elliott. Jupiter’s 12-year orbit and Saturn’s 29-year one overlapped and actually brought the planets closer together, from our vantage point on Earth.

Despite visually coming together in the night sky, the two giant planets remain separated by a vast distance: five astronomical units (AU) — 92 million miles, or the distance of Earth to the sun, Elliott explained.

The last time a great conjunction like this happened was in 1283, about 800 years ago, said NASA

solar system ambassador Elizabeth Moore. There was also one in 2000, but it was so close to the sun that we couldn’t see it, she said.

“There’s another coming 80 years from now,” Moore told the Keys Weekly. “It’s not like it doesn’t happen, but it is a unique experience because it happened at the winter solstice, which gives us the longest night of the year, and because it (was) close to Christmas.”

Many speculated this same conjunction was indeed the “Star of Bethlehem” of biblical fame, due to its brightness. Forbes even called it a “once-in-10-lifetimes” event.

“That whole theory, being the possible cause of the ‘Christmas Star’ in the Bible, that’s unique,” Moore expanded. “It’s been a while since a conjunction happened near Christmas and it’s really cool.”

Several conjunctions of various planets occurred “within 10 years of the chronological point now taken as the beginning of the Christian era,” the Encyclopaedia Britannica says, adding historical fuel to the speculative fire that Monday’s event might indeed have been special.

On the solstice, the two planets appeared just one tenth of a degree apart – about the thickness of a dime held at arm’s length, according to NASA. Their visual proximity made them shine extra bright, just in time for Christmas. Following the conjunction, you’ll still be able to see the planets very close, moving farther from each other each day, Elliott said.

So, whether or not you believe this was actually the “star” that graced the Bethlehem sky or just two giant balls of gas that happen to be swinging by to say hi to each other and us, one thing remains true: sometimes it’s nice to believe.

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DUNN FAMILY DRESSES UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS very animal has a story, of course,” said Catherine Dunn, known far and wide for her love of animals. Sensing where this conversation might be going, she quickly adds, “Mike brings home more animals than I do!”

Dr. Mike Dunn is the veterinarian at Keys Animal Hospital.

“He shows up with his patients all the time. My kids have all administered intravenous fluids at some point,” Dunn said, laughing.

That said, it’s nearly impossible to pin down how many animals are living at their

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Marathon home at any time. The family takes in lots of rescues, and there’s no deadline set for when they have to leave. She works particularly closely with an organization in West Palm Beach called Rescue Life to rehome pigs, which the family has a particular penchant for.

So … how many animals?

“Well, the ones that we feed every day and bathe, 13. We have 13 animals,” she said.

Robbed of the annual Santa and animal photo shoot at the Keys Animal Hospital every year, Dunn and her four kids staged their own Christmas photo shoot.

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5 1. Holly was rescued from New Smyrna Beach, liberated from a ghastly end as snake food. Snakes need to eat, too … but not this chicken.

2. Cheese has been with the family for a while now. “He’s just a dapper duck. He likes to dress up,” Dunn said.

3. Tink is 5 years old and an accomplished artist, a regular “Pig-asso.” Seriously, she loves to paint and is often the star of classroom visits (regular and in person).

4. Fergus is a rescue in reindeer antlers.

A former patient at the clinic in need of a new home, Fergus just came home with Mike Dunn one day and stayed.

5. For the purposes of this photo shoot, Charley, 7, is the elfin zookeeper. “She’s a good helper,” Dunn said.

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HINDSIGHT 2020

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CHARLOTTE TWINE www.keysweekly.com

A TRYING YEAR THROUGH THE WORDS OF LOCALS ‘After the shutdown, it’s been the best summer we ever had’

Editor’s note: A coronavirus pandemic that saw some of the first cases in the Keys in March changed life in ways 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 who spent some time to share their 2020 year. This week, Charlotte Twine met up with Cap. Richard Stanczyk, 75, who is a semi-retired captain and owner-operator of Bud n’ Mary’s Marina.

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escribe the year 2020 in one word. Different.

Can you give an example of the moment you realized that it was “different”? The first introduction I had to this, I was actually working. Our business, a sport fishing marina, has a main office. We have accommodations, offshore charter boats, backcountry guides, tackle stores, a dive shop, fuel, dockage, all that kind of thing. We take deposits on trips. We had a guy call who said he wanted a refund because of the coronavirus. I thought there was something wrong with this guy. I thought he was just trying to get out of a fishing trip. We have a policy about refunds.

He was quite upset over that fact. I ended up refunding his deposit. That was the first time I became aware that this had potential. That was my first introduction to COVID or coronavirus or pandemic, whatever you want to call it.

Probably in March.

What was your worst moment of 2020? It’s not going to be what you want to hear (chuckles). This was absolutely no stress to me. People around me were stressed. Interestingly enough, as COVID shut the Keys, what happened was that I no longer had to deal with the public, and I was able to fish when I wanted to. I had quality time with my family, not having the stress of running the business. This is after 42 years. I had a bit of a cushion.

I had less stress about having to worry about 42 boat captains and feeding 15 employees. That would have been my biggest concern. As it turned out, most everybody took advantage of government programs available. Everybody was able to make it to the other side.

But maybe we haven’t made it to the other side yet. Everybody’s hoping this vaccine eventually works. … What’s interesting is we had some of the best business we ever had. People wanted to get out of big cities. After the shutdown, it’s been the best summer we ever had. Even now — we’re still going. Traditionally, it’s a slow time. This year it was not the case. The day after Thanksgiving was one of the biggest days we ever had. You couldn’t park on our property.

Do you know anyone who got sick from COVID-19? You’ve seen the movie “Close Encounters”? I’ve heard about a lot of people, but I knew only one in my inner circle. And he got very sick.

My brother’s girlfriend’s parents had it.

And they got through it with no problem.

Fifteen employees and 42 boat captains, 60 families without incident.

It doesn’t make sense to me.

Do you know anyone who died from COVID-19? No. Did you experience financial stress in 2020 due to the pandemic?

I did not feel stressed. I just can’t worry about money. It’s not healthy. And the government handed us a lot of money for payroll protection. That really carried us through.

What got you through the challenging year? My boys working 24/7 provided us with a chance to spend quality time together as a family.

Do you practice social distancing personally? I try my best.

Do you practice social distancing at work? I’m basically the bookkeeper now (laughs). I stay in a little office. I go between my boat, office and condo. I would never go in without wearing a mask. We don’t allow anybody in without a mask in the main office.

Do you think the social distancing works? Social distancing is well-advised. Does it work? That’s a hard one.

According to professionals I listen to.

Did you notice any physical symptoms from stress? I’m a person of faith. I didn’t experience physical symptoms. I have an extended family, and we all provide one another with a lot of support.

Richard Stanczyk, 75, is a semi-retired captain and owneroperator of Bud n’ Mary’s Marina.

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What was your best moment of 2020? It just happened a few days ago. My younger son presented me with a little granddaughter.

There was a little stress related to this.

My daughter-in-law made four runs to Miami, and she was told to turn away and go home. And on the fifth one, she finally had the baby. We were worried she was going to be born early. But she is okay, and she has a full head of hair. And we caught the biggest fish of my life — a 25-pound snook — yesterday. That was a highlight for me. I got to spend a lot of time in the back country during COVID with my son, Capt. Rick Stanczyk, my older boy.

Did you gain the “Quarantine 15”? Actually, I did gain weight (laughs). And it’s not easy to lose it when you’re my age. I’m a sugarholic, without question. My favorite thing is cake and Snickers bars.

Any further thoughts on 2020?

I want to see it in the rearview mirror (laughs). It’s not for me, personally, but I see so many people around me who really are struggling. I’d like to return to some sense of normalcy if that’s possible.

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THE UNPUTDOWNABLES OF 2020

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any people have read more books this year than ever before. There are dozens of top seller lists created by publishers, not actual readers, and it can be overwhelming to choose. Let me save you some time! These five picks will keep you up late into the night. These are the books of 2020 that shouldn’t be missed.

THE HENNA ARTIST

By Alka Joshi Lakshmi is alone in the city of Jaipur in the 1950s.

This simple young woman escaped her arranged marriage and will do anything for a better life and brighter future. Lakshmi is both an artist and a healer.

If one good thing came out of her violent marriage, it was her mother-in-law, who taught her the many secrets of natural medicine. This captivating story will take you through the crowded streets of India and the caste system that keeps Lakshmi down. Appreciating every moment of her hard won independence, Lakshmi is thrown for a loop when her former husband reappears and some of the jealous ladies are more concerned with their reputations than the truth. Colorful novel filled with the tastes and traditions of another place in another time.

AMERICAN DIRT

By Jeanine Cummins Lydia lives a fairly quiet life in Acapulco, Mexico. She runs a quaint bookstore and adores her husband Sebastian and their young son, Luca. Content with her comfortable routine, Lydia is surprised when an enigmatic stranger befriends her in the bookstore. Javier and Lydia share an unexpected literary and spiritual connection and she treasures both his visits and flattering intellect.

As a journalist her husband runs a risky article exposing the local drug cartel that keeps their city steeped in violence and fear. When Lydia accidentally discovers the head of the cartel is her treasured friend Javier, her once peaceful life is ripped to shreds. Fleeing with Luca, Lydia does everything she can to get them out of Mexico. Heart-stopping suspense that will have you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last.

THE LAST FLIGHT

By Julie Clark Claire married a powerful man, a politician through and through. A whirlwind romance a decade earlier has now become a sham.

Rory’s cruel words have become physical and Claire is exhausted. This beautiful independent woman once had a career and good friends, Rory has taken that all away. As she represents the family business, Claire finds herself at JFK airport on another Cook Foundation trip. Last minute changes alter her route and Claire’s meticulously crafted plan to disappear through Canada is upended. When an unexpected opportunity falls at her feet, she cannot resist. She switches places and tickets with a complete stranger, a woman named Eva who also yearns for escape. As this thriller takes off in the most unexpected ways, freedom is just within reach. The question is … for whom?

THE BOYS’ CLUB

By Erica Katz Gorgeous, smart, recent Harvard grad Alex Vogel is taking New York by storm. She has just begun a dream job at one of the top law firms in Manhattan and moved into a swanky apartment with her longtime beau. The junior associate class has very few women and none make it into the competitive Mergers and Acquisitions department. Alex, a former athlete, cannot resist going for the gold. As she slowly drowns in the insane work hours, Alex feels an adrenaline rush with every successful deal she helps close, not to mention the unavoidable chemistry with her handsome boss.

With all morals out the window, Alex must decide how far she is willing to go down the rabbit hole of Big Law and big bucks to find the truth.

KAREN NEWFIELD

THE GIRL WITH THE LOUDING VOICE

By Abi Dare There is nothing Adunni loves more than going to school. As a 14-year-old girl living in a small village in Nigeria, she dreams of becoming a teacher.

When her mama passes away, her father quickly arranges her marriage as third wife to the old man who drives taxis. School is no longer an option and Adunni sees her future slipping away. Surviving verbal and physical abuse, Adunni escapes to the big city of Lagos where she becomes a housemaid.

While scrubbing floors with a toothbrush, Adunni decides she must embrace her louding voice. Realizing a slave does not always wear chains, Adunni is desperate to finally be heard.

With help from a new friend, she can once again dream of a future. This is a wholly original and deeply moving story of resilience and hope.

... a reader and now a writer, has hundreds of book reviews at: www.readingandeating.com.

For questions and comments, email karen@newfield.org.

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NOW TRENDING The best of 2020; it wasn’t all crap.

WAYS TO GET IN TROUBLE BEFORE 10 P.M. ON NEW YEAR’S EVE Some places don’t want to see you out after 10; some of us look at 9 p.m. as midnight.

Whichever camp you’re in, we have suggestions for you: 10. Put the empty rum bottle back in the cupboard. Don’t tell anyone it’s empty.

9. Send every text in ALL CAPS. At 10:01 p.m., switch back to normal upper and lowercase.

8. Show everyone “the moon” from the top of the Lobster Trap Tree.

7. Wear a painted face mask. And nothing else.

6. Donuts in the harbor.

LISTEN | Phoebe Bridgers NPR listeners picked Phoebe Bridgers’ “The Punisher” as the best album of the year. If sad songs are your thing, this is your girl. Bridgers is an American indie singer and songwriter from Los Angeles. Give it a listen if you still have a few tears to leak for 2020.

READ | The Office “The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s,” by Andy Greene, is an indepth look at the popular television show with lots of insider info and cast interviews. It ranks first in comedy, according to vulture. com. The bit about the “Fire Drill” episode that aired after the 2009 Super Bowl will have you googling YouTube for another giggle.

5. Prank call the cops repeatedly with the message that “this is their second notice their car warranty is set to expire.”

4. Scrape your nails down every chalk sidewalk sandwich board.

3. Ask your girlfriend if she’s gained weight.

2. Carry around a roll of Mentos. Every time you see an open bottle of champagne, drop one in.

Run. 1. Walk your dog 251 feet from your residence.

WATCH | His House Rotten Tomatoes has ranked “His House” in the No. 1 position for 2020.

(In case you’re wondering, “Mulan” was ranked last in place No. 219.) It combines real horrors (war-torn countries whose citizens find it safest to flee) with real scary horrors (a sinister spirit living in the young couple’s new home in England). Yeah, 2020 was scary.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! And to all a good night

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erry Christmas to all of you from all of us here at the Weekly Newspapers.

To help keep you in that holiday spirit, I’ll present some festive Christmas quotes from wise people throughout the ages.

• “Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas ... perhaps ... means a little bit more!” – Dr. Seuss, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”

• “How many observe Christ’s birthday! How few, His precepts!” – Benjamin Franklin • “Want to keep Christ in Christmas? Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, forgive the guilty, welcome the unwanted, care for the ill, love your enemies, and do unto others as you would have done unto you.” – Steve Maraboli • “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – Norman Vincent Peale • “In the old days, it was not called the Holiday Season; the Christians called it ‘Christmas’ and went to church; the Jews called it ‘Hanukkah’ and went to synagogue; the atheists went to parties and drank. People passing each other on the street would say ‘Merry Christmas!’ or ‘Happy Hanukkah!’ or (to the atheists) ‘Look out for the wall!’” – Dave Barry • “The Supreme Court has ruled that they cannot have a nativity scene in Washington, D.C. This wasn't for any religious reasons. They couldn't find three wise men and a virgin.” – Jay Leno • “My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?” – Bob Hope • “The main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live.” – George Carlin • “A lovely thing about Christmas is that it’s compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together.” – Garrison Keillor • “If my Valentine you won’t be, I'll hang myself on your Christmas tree.” – Ernest Hemingway

A KEYS CHRISTMAS SONG

Marathon musician John Bartus pens and plays his own

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ongtime Florida Keys singer-songwriter and Marathon City Council member John Bartus has released a new Christmas single, “Happy Holidays (My Own Damn Christmas Song).”

Inspired by a real-life encounter, John wrote the acoustic Americana Christmas song in response to those who have a somewhat narrow-minded view of the holiday season.

“I wished someone ‘Happy Holidays’ a few years back,” Bartus says. “He looked at me like I had six heads and said, ‘Where we come from, we say Merry Christmas!’” The song is a commentary about both the special time and true meaning of the holiday season as well as those who really believe that there’s a war on Christmas.

Bartus recorded the song in his own studio, performing all the instruments and vocal tracks. The song is available worldwide on all the major download and streaming services like Apple/iTunes, Amazon, Pandora, Spotify, and more. Bartus will also have CD copies of the single available for sale at his live performances. “Happy Holidays” is also the lead-off single from his forthcoming CD, After The Storm.

To listen, visit johnbartus. hearnow.com.

• “‘There are many things from which I might have derived good, by which I have not profited, I dare say,’ returned the nephew. ‘Christmas among the rest. But JOHN I am sure I have BARTUS always thought of is a City of MaraChristmas time, thon councilwhen it has come man. He also is round — apart a musician who performs around from the veneration due to its sacred town. For more name and origin, if see johnbartus. com anything belonging to it can be apart from that — as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow-passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys. And therefore, uncle, though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good, and will do me good; and I say, God bless it!’” – Charles Dickens • “One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day.

Don’t clean it up too quickly.” – Andy Rooney • “What kind of Christmas present would Jesus ask Santa for?” – Salman Rushdie • “Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall.” – Larry Wilde • “Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.” – Peg Bracken • “I wish we could put up some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar of it every month.” – Harlan Miller In the spirit of all that’s good on Christmas, I’d like to invite you to join me for a special Christmas Night Acoustic Concert on Facebook Live at 7:30 p.m. on… well, Christmas Night! I’ll be playing some of my favorite holiday music, and I’ll bet it’s some of yours as well. Find the concert at my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/john.bartus Catch John Wednesdays at Herbie’s, Thursdays at Sparky’s Landing, Fridays on Facebook Live for the Social Distancing Concerts, Saturday afternoon at Boondocks and Saturday night at the Key Colony Inn, and this Sunday at Boondocks. Music available wherever you get your streaming. www. facebook.com/john.bartus

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The annual pass allows unlimited trips for the registered two-axle vehicle through the Card Sound Toll Plaza. The pass can be used from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2021. The cost for the 2021 calendar year is $375 payable by check or credit/debit card. Credit cards will include an additional $7.50 convenience fee.

There is also a monthly rebate program for frequent users who drive two-axle vehicles.

These trips will automatically receive a 40 percent rebate on the registered SunPass account after any calendar month that at least 28 one-way trips through the toll are made. Drivers do not need to sign up for this program, the rebate is automatic.

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MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 24, 2020 SARA MATTHIS

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OVID-19 wrecked Marathon Marina Resort’s normal holiday festivities — Santa cruising the docks with hot chocolate — like cardboard left out in the rain. (More on that later.) So the resort’s general manager Susan Pritchard dreamed up a contest for school age children: make a boat out of cardboard.

“We’ll announce the winners on our Facebook page,” she said. The stakes are high — the winners will receive a Kindle Fire tablet. “The rules were simple. It had to be made out of cardboard, and it had to be decorated for the holidays. If nothing else, it’s a way for softies like us to get a tablet in the hands of a child.”

Yeah, us too. We love our readers.

Marathon Marina has 111 slips, and some of the contestants are liveaboards there right now. It was recently honored at The Docks Expo 2020 and will be featured in the Marina Dock Age magazine as the 2020 U.S. Small Marina of the Year.

Here are the contenders: 1. This entry is a bit of a mystery, believed to originate somewhere in the Frozen north. Mom of Athena Beasley said she’s looking at their version of “Santa’s Candy Lane.” CONTRIBUTED 2. Look closely, folks. This is a picture of a boat in a boat. Lyla and Macy, the dog, named their vessel “Holiday.” CONTRIBUTED 3. Warren and Leona made a twodimensional pirate ship in a festive red.

Check out the details on the mast; bling and bandannas makes everything better.

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4. This is a children’s contest. (Ahem, R.D. Goodman.) Still River was all smiles piloting this craft built around her Power Wheel complete with spinning propellers.

Dad and buddies put a lot of effort into this creation and are to be commended.

CONTRIBUTED 5. Liam is a liveaboard at Marathon Marina Resort. He was off to a very good start building this on the dock when a squall popped up. Before rain could ruin the project, mom shot these photos. CONTRIBUTED 6. Extra props to Lennox for the fabulous decoration of her vessel. The 11-year-old and her family are stopping in Boot Key Harbor for a while aboard their full-size vessel Aeolus. CONTRIBUTED 7. Haley and her family are perennial visitors of Marathon Marina’s RV park. Her colorful creation even has a T-top. Very good, Haley. Very good. CONTRIBUTED

GIFT GUIDE

MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 24, 2020

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This is it folks, the last of the Keys Weekly gift guides to help our readers make the holidays simple and bright. We’re supporting local, small businesses and hope everyone else will too. The gifts on this page are easily acquired, wrapped and presented. Merry Christmas to all!

ODDS & ENDS Marathon tends to think of D’Asign Source as the place to get “big” stuff — like chairs and couches.

But it has a huge assortment of small items that are elegant and coastal. Pick up an elaborate King Neptune doll, a candle or a glittering dolphin ornament. D’ASIGN SOURCE, Marathon, prices vary.

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JEWELRY Amanda Jorgensen has a display at Shady Palm Art Gallery that features pottery and wood cut art.

These tiny turtle earrings caught our eye, but she also has some humorous Christmas ornaments, too. SHADY PALM ART GALLERY, Marathon, $13

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MELAMINE SERVEWARE ACCENT PLATES Whether at a house at the beach or in town, this Sea Life design brings home the feel of the ocean.

The set of four melamine serveware accent plates can be used for bread, salad, dessert, or even displayed on a wall. SHELL WORLD, Key Largo. $36.99 BREAK OUT THE BUBBLY You’ll be a welcome addition to any holiday gathering when you’re carrying a bottle of Veuve Clicquot.

The brand’s Yellow Label is the signature of Veuve Clicquot’s quality and style, recreated every year thanks to its priceless collection of reserve wines. Its brilliant yellow label reflects the champagne’s bright personality and impeccable winemaking credentials. FAUSTO’S, Key West. Approximately $50.

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This year’s Christmas card. TERESA HOLMES/Contributed

It’s not Christmas until Cameron puts up the ol’ Lobster Trap Christmas Tree at Cudjoe Sales Fisherman Warehouse. It’s been a rough year for everyone in the Keys, but the commercial fishermen we support have supported us through it all.

This time of year makes me appreciate the people of the Florida Keys, and just how special it is to live here.

DENISE ROWLAND/Contributed Enjoying the sun and the season.

TAMARA ALVAREZ/Contributed

Dete Israel, left, owner of Salon Dete, and Whitney MacEachern, owner of Cirque Salon Studios of Key Largo, pose for a pre-event photo at the third annual “Jingle and Mingle.”

WHITNEY MacEACHERN/Contributed

Maynard the manatee mailbox wishes y’all a safe and merry Christmas.

JUDI GORMAN/Contributed Ella likes to make cards for people every year and this year her card to Frank’s Grill pretty much sums up 2020.

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Katie and Chase at the fishing buoy Christmas tree in Historic Seaport Square in Key West. SANDY SCHNEIDER/Contributed

At the Oechsle household in Marathon, tradition is important. For 15 years, Jeni Oechsle has faithfully attended to her advent calendar. Mom Janet says she doesn’t miss a day.

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A lighthouse at Wahoo’s in Islamorada decked out for the holidays.

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Enjoyed our Hanukkah menorah candle lighting tradition, made warmer and brighter by using my childhood menorah from my parents’ home growing up. LYNN DILS/ Contributed

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ur theme for JANUARY is FRESH STARTS. January always brings new year’s resolutions, fresh hopes, lots of workout gear purchased with the best intentions, and clearing of bad juju and holiday ham. Send us your favorite interpretation of a fresh start, whether that’s a new haircut, a snapshot of you at the gym, or a picture of you from the first day of work.

We’re kicking 2020 way outta here and celebrating all the good things that 2021 has to offer us.

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

Rules, schmules • All photos must be original work and feature something in the Keys.

• Photos can be images that have been published before.

• 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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Welcome Christmas. Bring your cheer, Cheer to all Whos, far and near.

Christmas Day is in our grasp

So long as we have hands to grasp.

Christmas Day will always be Just as long as we have we.

Welcome Christmas while we stand Heart to heart and hand in hand.

— Dr. Suess, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 24, 2020

“FIRST STOP, KEY LARGO; NEXT STOP, HOLLYWOOD!” DAN SAFETY MOVIE SHOOT COMES TO THE KEYS

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lived in Los Angeles for 15 years and I never stepped foot on a movie set, let alone starred in anything.

Recently, though, I found myself in Key Largo, personally scouted for and filming a new safety TIFFANY video for Divers Alert Network (DAN).

DUONG Actually, I take that is a self-made back. There was that one mermaid who time years ago when I loves all things accidentally wandered cheesy (romantic into a CSI (Crime Scene and dairy) and thrives in the 3 am Investigation) TV set in hour. She believes downtown L.A. A notin leaving it all on empty body bag lay in the field and has the alleyway that I always never met a (mis) shortcutted through to adventure she didn’t love. get to my building. I saw it and screamed. Heart racing, I backed away, straight into a set hand who tried to assure me everything was okay while holding a half-eaten donut. When the bludgeoned body in the bag sat up due to the commotion, I just about died.

Turns out, CSI was filming near to my house, and I had wandered onto the set on break. That was the start and end of my very obscure run in with Hollywood … until now.

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About a month ago, several friends reached out to me about a DAN video shoot in the Keys. They were looking specifically for diverse divers to reflect their many offices, including some newly-acquired in the far East.

Turns out, it’s all about who you know in this industry — scuba and movies. There aren’t that many Asians in the Keys’ dive community, so I had three different scuba buddies tap me for the role. One gracious friend said they were looking for beautiful Asians to help while another mentioned just being Asian and breathing as the minimum requirements. Either way, I decided this could be my “big (little) break” and a really fun way to contribute to an organization I believe in.

DAN is the diving industry’s largest association dedicated to scuba diving safety and a mainstay for watermen and women in the Keys. I’ve been a member since my early dive days, so to be cast in the latest safety video had me “fan-girling,” to say the least.

This was the fifth time they tried shooting the video. Wendy Berry, the video’s producer, told me how she and her husband, Ken, the producer and director, tried the shoot twice in California, where they live. Both were canceled due to pandemic shutdowns. Jim Gunderson, DAN’s assistant director of training, suggested the Florida

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Keys as an alternate location. The first time they tried to fly out to the Sunshine State, a California wildfire dangerously near the Berrys’ home prevented them from getting their gear or clothes. Our notoriously fickle winter weather (a.k.a. Tropical Storm Eta) put the kibosh on try two. Finally, just before Thanksgiving, the (Hollywood) stars aligned, and we began filming at John D. Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.

“I would come back to Key Largo in a heartbeat,” Ken said. “We are very familiar.

That’s part of the reason we chose the Keys: we knew what to expect. And, we could use a local videographer and local talent.”

The local videographer was none other than Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Frazier Nivens, who knows these waters and the islands’ people as well as he knows the sharks he’s most famous for documenting.

The amateur talent was mostly local, including dive instructors from Key Largo and Marathon and regular weekend dive customers from Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Oh, and me — little, Asian, breathing, diving me.

Shalini Nemani, who works in biotech technology, and Christian Hernandez, who works for an insurance company, drove in from Tampa after hearing the call for more diverse talent.

“I’m a big champion for diversity and inclusion, for fostering that sense of be-

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longing,” Nemani said. “I was happy to join because I want to see more people like me in this field, because it’s truly wonderful.”

Nemani detailed how she couldn’t swim last year but is now scuba diving. She’s set her sights on a triathlon in the future.

“It’s been a journey in self-discovery. I never realized how much I love the water until I embraced this sport,” she said, donning gloves and her pocket mask to get ready for her next scene.

Adam Parks, the aquatic manager at Jacobs Aquatic Center in Key Largo, is also a dive instructor at Nova Southeastern and one of the hired guns. For him, being a part of the videos that he regularly uses to teach made it all worth it.

“I can’t wait to teach DFA (Diving First Aid for Professional Rescuers) pro courses at my pool and say, ‘You should watch this guy, see what he says and watch what he does.’ It’ll build my credibility within the class for sure.”

Because the video updates DAN’s first aid training, shooting it served as a great safety refresher for essential skills to have around the water. The finished product will be part of the online training curriculum at dan.diverelearning.com as well as part of the DAN courses available in most countries, Gunderson said.

Aside from being on-site to properly demonstrate skills like CPR, oxygen administration and first aid for hazardous marine life injuries (read: bites), Gunderson also used “all the tricks” from his years in community theatre to make our falls realistic, our injuries believable and our rescues accurate. He embodied the perfect balance of safety and theatrical danger.

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“For me, this isn’t work any more. This is so fun,” he said. “I love this stuff. I’ve won five costume contests. You should see my Halloween decorations.”

We learned the recipe for realistic fake blood (half a teaspoon of flour, 1 tablespoon of corn syrup, a quarter teaspoon of red food coloring, and one drop of blue food coloring) and that movie-set barf is recreated using oatmeal cookies and orange Gatorade.

Hot dogs make for great choking props, and they really do say “Action!” on set.

I texted my family pictures of myself with a head injury after purportedly tripping on a rock while walking back to the beach after snorkeling.

“Look how real the fake blood is!” I said.

“Mom, don’t worry, it is FAKE!,” I was sure to emphasize.

Gunderson and the Berrys said I fell very naturally, which didn’t surprise me at all.

“I’m really clumsy,” I replied. “I’m just pulling from real life.”

My best friend found this hilarious, noting that my “special talents” have finally come in handy and that I was now getting paid for my clumsiness.

The entire experience was a blast from start to finish. Many scenes started with jibes like, “Okay, are you gonna choke yet?” when a victim was taking too long to get to the point or questions like “Do you mind going into cardiac arrest for this one? We’re probably going to cut your shirt open.”

Local Sarah Abbott, a nurse at Mariners and a longtime Keys diver and kiteboarder, was eager to “get bloody” for a barracuda bite reenactment. Nate Fosness, a local dive instructor, demonstrated how to deploy a tourniquet on Abbott.

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“Yes! I get to get bloody this time,” Abbott said. “I’m a nurse. Of course I’m down.”

For the Berrys and Gunderson, they “couldn’t be happier” with how the shoot turned out, noting that everyone and everything “exceeded expectations.” The trio and Nivens have all worked together on various dive-related projects before and the Berrys actually met on the set of this same video shoot 15 years ago.

Ken smirked, “Typical story: director hires model, falls in love with model.”

As the shoot came to a close, I had a feeling that the good-natured atmosphere of the set was not something I would’ve experienced on an L.A. set. It felt like friends hanging out, laughing while painting on fake blood and fake-reviving each other from the brink of heat stroke and near-drowning.

Ken affirmed this feeling. He said, “In coming to the Keys to work, the laid back feel translated to how we worked. Everyone came to work and everyone was helpful; nobody was a prima donna. For me as director, the laidback Keys vibe took away some pressure.”

As I asked him about the last few days as talent, Hernandez told me, “I thought this could be a fun experience, and it has been.

And look, you got my first interview. This will be huge when I’m big in Hollywood.”

“Yeah, yeah. Hollywood — Florida!” his friend Nemani didn’t miss a beat.

While I won’t be turning in my laptop for an actor’s trailer anytime soon, I’ll leave you with a quote from Breaking Bad actor Aaron Paul: “Thank you, Hollywood, for allowing me to be part of your group.”

And that’s a wrap.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The District II Advisory Committee (DAC II) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform.

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LEGAL NOTICES call “711”.

Publish: December 24, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The District V Advisory Committee (DAC V) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the January 12, 2021 regular meeting of the District V Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform. If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL.Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: By joining the Zoom Meeting via weblink: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/86076498346 Meeting ID: 860 7649 8346 • By joining the Zoom Meeting via one tap mobile: One tap mobile +19292056099,, 86076498346# US (New York) +13017158592,, 86076498346# US (Washington, D.C.) 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: 860 7649 8346 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 Pacini-Maxine@ 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 January 8, 2021.

All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or 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. - 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”.

Publish: December 24, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 20-CP-000091-M IN RE: ESTATE OF DIANE MARIE FILETTO, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Diane Marie Filetto, deceased, whose date of death was November 11, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate

LEGAL NOTICES

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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: December 24, 2020.

Personal Representative: Joseph Paul Filetto 7676 Cedar Drive Pasadena, Maryland 21122 Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert K. Miller, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 0359173 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: December 24 & 31, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

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

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

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

Dated this 3rd day of December, 2020 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shakia Mitchell Deputy Clerk Publish: December 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2020-DR-628-K Division: Family DANIEL ARIC HYLTON, Petitioner/Husband, and MIROSLAVA PATAKYOVA, Respondent/Wife.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: MIROSLAVA PATAKYOVA Last Known Address: 1992 SEIDENBERG AVENUE, KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Cynthia F. Civil, Esq., CYNTHIA F. CIVIL, P.A., Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 5196 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050, on or before January 10, 2021, and file the original with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Family Division, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 20-CA-208-P NEPTUNE ATLANTIC BOAT LIFTS, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, Plaintiff, v.

CARLOS MICHAEL AGUERA, individually and as Co-Trustee of the Carlos and Ana Aguera Revocable Trust Dated February 6, 2019, and ANA C. AGUERA, as Co-Trustee of the Carlos and Ana Aguera Revocable Trust Dated February 6, 2019, Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Carlos Michael Aguera, as Co-Trustee of The Carlos and Ana Aguera Revocable Trust Dated February 6, 2019 20221 SW 48th Place Southwest Ranches, FL 33332 Last Known Address YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a claim of lien on the below described real property in Monroe County, Florida has been filed against you: Lot 33, Port Antigua Plat No. 1, according to the Plat thereof, Recorded in Plat Book 6, Page(s) 13, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida Parcel ID 00394486-003300 You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the Complaint on Plaintiff’s attorneys, John. W. Annesser, Esq., Annesser Armenteros, PLLC, 2525 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Suite 625, Coral Gables, Florida 33134, (786) 600-7446, service@ aa-firm.com, jannesser@aa-firm. com, mconkey@aa.firm.com and lconley@aa-firm.com, on or before January 18, 2021, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorneys or immediately thereafter, otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or petition.

DATED on December 11, 2020.

Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk As Clerk of the Court By: Riza Tabag As Deputy Clerk Publish: December 24 & 31, 2020 and January 7 & 14, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 20-CA-208-P NEPTUNE ATLANTIC BOAT LIFTS, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, Plaintiff, v.

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

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BOATS FOR SALE

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CARLOS MICHAEL AGUERA, individually and as Co-Trustee of the Carlos and Ana Aguera Revocable Trust Dated February 6, 2019, and ANA C. AGUERA, as Co-Trustee of the Carlos and Ana Aguera Revocable Trust Dated February 6, 2019, Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Carlos Michael Aguera, Individually 20221 SW 48th Place Southwest Ranches, FL 33332 Last Known Address YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a claim of lien on the below described real property in Monroe County, Florida has been filed against you: Lot 33, Port Antigua Plat No. 1, according to the Plat thereof, Recorded in Plat Book 6, Page(s) 13, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida Parcel ID 00394486-003300 You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the Complaint on Plaintiff’s attorneys, John. W. Annesser, Esq., Annesser Armenteros, PLLC, 2525 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Suite 625, Coral Gables, Florida 33134, (786) 600-7446, service@ aa-firm.com, jannesser@aa-firm. com, mconkey@aa.firm.com and lconley@aa-firm.com, on or before January 18, 2021, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorneys or immediately thereafter, otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or petition.

DATED on December 11, 2020.

Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk As Clerk of the Court By: Riza Tabag As Deputy Clerk Publish: December 24 & 31, 2020 and January 7 & 14, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

service on Plaintiff’s attorneys or immediately thereafter, otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or petition.

DATED on December 11, 2020.

Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk As Clerk of the Court By: Riza Tabag As Deputy Clerk Publish: December 24 & 31, 2020 and January 7 & 14, 2021 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-208-P NEPTUNE ATLANTIC BOAT LIFTS, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, Plaintiff, v.

CARLOS MICHAEL AGUERA, individually and as Co-Trustee of the Carlos and Ana Aguera Revocable Trust Dated February 6, 2019, and ANA C. AGUERA, as Co-Trustee of the Carlos and Ana Aguera Revocable Trust Dated February 6, 2019, Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Ana C. Aguera, as Co-Trustee of the Carlos and Ana Aguera Revocable Trust Dated February 6, 2019 20221 SW 48th Place Southwest Ranches, FL 33332 Last Known Address YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a claim of lien on the below described real property in Monroe County, Florida has been filed against you: Lot 33, Port Antigua Plat No. 1, according to the Plat thereof, Recorded in Plat Book 6, Page(s) 13, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida Parcel ID 00394486-003300 You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the Complaint on Plaintiff’s attorneys, John. W. Annesser, Esq., Annesser Armenteros, PLLC, 2525 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Suite 625, Coral Gables, Florida 33134, (786) 600-7446, service@ aa-firm.com, jannesser@aa-firm. com, mconkey@aa.firm.com and lconley@aa-firm.com, on or before January 18, 2021, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 20-CA-000247-K DIVISION: Civil Beach House Condominium Association of Key West, Inc., a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of Florida, Plaintiff, vs.

Pamela Loriene Hutchinson, et al.

Defendants.

Notice of Sale as to Count(s) I Notice is hereby given that on January 13, 2021 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 B34, Week 37, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”). (Contract No.: 3-9855) 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 Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on December 10, 2020, in Civil Case No. 20-CA-000257-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida.

KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: December 24 & 31, 2020 The Weekly Newspapers

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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.

Keys Fisheries looking to hire Process Foods Manager, pie makers, process food workers, lobster processors and forklift driver to expand the production of the products that we are now selling to various large supermarkets.

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Diesel Mechanic Assistant position available.

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

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

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MARATHON

305-743-0506

KEY LARGO

305-852-5356

rainsavergutters@gmail.com

Phone: (305) 743-5288

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

Fax: (305) 743-6887

We Do Installations!

Licensed & Insured

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

Lic#SP-3562

Rachel Sanderson

QUICK & RELIABLE OPEN WATER MARINE SERVICES

Rachellynnes94@gmail.com 305.393.3076

SALES

JARED FRANK

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Lic# ENG II 305E

Butch and Barbara Hewlett

289-3019

OWNER

(305) 289-1551 towboatusmarathon.com

Liz Samess Interiors

Design, Decorating, Drafting, & More…

Liz Samess Interior Designer

(954) 801-7883 Email: interiordesignbyliz@gmail.com CELL:

305-394-5530 bnbfishing@comcast.net 3900 Overseas Hwy, Marathon FL 33050

Marathon, FL 33050

Only $50 Puts Your Business Card Here AIMEE

KORNETTI REALTOR ®

Cell 305-600-9726 aimeekornetti@gmail.com keycolonybeachproperties.com

Key Colony Beach Realty, Inc.

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MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 24, 2020

Marathon Garbage Service, Inc. 305.743.5165 NEW YEAR'S SCHEDULE

Let’s keep the Keys Clean!

RECYCLE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS

There will be no pickups on New Year's Day, Friday, January 1 Recycling and garbage collections regularly scheduled for Friday, January 1 will be picked up Thursday, December 31

Plastic Bottles & Containers #s 1-7 Plastic lids and caps are OK!

Paperboard Boxes Office Paper Newspapers Magazines Catalogues

Aluminum & Metal Cans Clean foil and foil containers

Phone Books Paperback book Junk Mail Cereal Boxes Corrugated Cardboard

LOCATION

PICK-UP DAY

Knights Key

Tuesday

11th - 30th Ocean Side 12th- 52nd Gulf Side

Thursday

48th St Ocean - 74th St Ocean Side 60th, 61st, & 70th Gulf Side

Wednesday

75th - 117th Ocean & Gulfside Behind Airport & Aviation Including Stirrup Key

Friday

Sombrero Beach Road

Wednesday

Sombrero Blvd & Flamingo Island

Thursday

Vaca Cut- Coco Plum

Saturday

Grassy Key, Duck Key, & Conch Key

Saturday

Key Colony Beach

Tuesday

Long Key - Layton

Thursday

Paper Milk, Juice Glass Bottles & Jars (green, brown & clear only – no lids)

and Soup Cartons (emptied and rinsed)

THESE ITEMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED PAPER PLATES | PLASTIC BAGS | AEROSOL CANS WINDOW GLASS | TOYS | TIRES | HOSES | DISHES STYROFOAM | CERAMICS | OIL CONTAINERS