Key West Weekly 21-0408

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ON THE COVER Key West will band together for an April 17 benefit concert for legendary blues man Bill Blue, who is fighting cancer. RALPH De PALMA/ Key West Soul

WHAT JUST HAPPENED? CITY MANAGER & HOUSING AUTHORITY TOP RECENT COMMISSION MEETING MANDY MILES

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id you catch all that?

Key West officials answered several high-profile questions at the March 31 city commission meeting. Here’s the rundown: WILL THE CITY EXPAND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD FROM FIVE TO SEVEN SEATS? No. The commission voted 5-2 against the expansion. Mayor Teri Johnston and Commissioner Sam Kaufman favored the seven-member board.

The community was also divided.

Many of Johnston’s supporters called for new ideas, enhanced expertise and greater diversity on the board. Others criticized the condition of public housing complexes operated by the housing authority and the lack of transparency on the board.

“Four-year terms become lifetime appointments on this board,” resident Tom MIlone said. “It seems the housing authority is a secret society...out of touch with transparency and the need for a community perspective.”

Several well-known community leaders and business owners spoke in support of the status quo while repeating the adage, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

Attorney Nathan Eden wrote, “A knee-jerk reaction to a problem which has not been verified to exist is always unwise. I advise keeping politics of any nature out of the Housing Authority venue.”

Ed Swift wrote, “The five-member board should be saluted not burdened by two more board members, and two more opinions on each and every vote.”

Residents Monroe Holloway, Natalia Duke and others favored the expansion.

“The status quo is no longer acceptable,” Holloway wrote. “Additional commissioners with backgrounds in public engagement, social services, housing, finance and management are needed to bring fresh perspectives, increase strategic and mission-related transparency as well as encourage more stakeholder participation. Expansion of the commission would also provide an opportunity for appointments that better reflect the racial, cultural, gender, and age diversity of our community.”

Peter Batty, who was recently hired to handle communications for the housing authority board, committed to the commission that he would pursue the creation of resident advisory boards for public housing communities.

WHO WILL BE IN CHARGE WHEN CITY MANAGER GREG VELIZ LEAVES ON APRIL 16?

Patti McLauchlin.

The commission voted unanimously to appoint Veliz’s second-incommand, McLauchlin, as interim city manager and to increase her annual salary from $156,000 to $185,000 while she’s in the position.

“She’s coming into COVID, budget discussions and collective bargaining agreements,” Mayor Teri Johnston said.

THEN WHAT HAPPENS? HOW WILL THE CITY FIND A PERMANENT CITY MANAGER? We don’t know yet. The commission began discussing the search for a new city manager, but ultimately postponed the discussion until the meeting on Tuesday, April 13.

Resident Tom Milone suggested the commission limit the search to the state of Florida.

The conditions at some of the city’s public housing complexes were under fire during a March 31 discussion about the Key West Housing Authority board. LANCE HILL/Keys Weekly

“I just want to be open to exceptions,” Johnston said, reminding the commissioners that Katie Halloran, the planning director, was hired from out of state.

HOW MUCH WILL THE CITY PAY VELIZ FOR HIS UNUSED LEAVE TIME? Half of what Veliz requested, although no dollar figures were discussed during the meeting. The commission voted 5-2 to pay Veliz for half of the proposed amount of hours he had accrued in unused annual and sick leave. Johnston and Kaufman opposed, pointing out that the city needs to rein in the accrual of leave time and enforce the provision in some employees’ contracts that caps the amount of accrued leave time the city will pay upon the employee’s departure.

The discussion included concerns about another 77 city employees who also have accrued more than the allowed cap of 960 hours of leave time.

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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? CITY COMMISSION TO RETHINK DUVAL MAKEOVER ON APRIL 13

The Monroe County Tourist Development Council has funding available to governmental entities and non-profit organizations for capital projects.

The facility must have the primary purpose of promoting tourism and must fall into one of the following categories: Convention Center, Sports Stadium, Sports Arena, Coliseum, Auditorium, Aquarium, Museum, Zoological Park, Nature Center, Fishing Pier, Beach or Beach Park Facility, Channel, Estuary or Lagoon, Public Facilities in Accordance with Conditions Set Forth in the Florida Statute The deadline for receipt of applications is April 27, 2021 and applications must be downloaded from Demandstar (www.monroecountybids.com) For more information please call the TDC Administrative Office at 305-296-1552 and ask to speak with Ammie or Maxine.

The revitalization of Duval Street may have hit a snag. Key West officials will consider ending the city’s contract with the company that was going to spearhead the process. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

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he company hired to handle the Duval Street revitalization project has changed several of its key staff members, and the City Commission on Tuesday, April 13 will consider terminating its contract with KCI Technologies.

“The City Commission finds that KCI Technologies has promulgated changes to staffing and approach to the project that are not in the best interests of the City of Key West,” a proposed resolution states.

The contract allows the city to terminate the contract with or without cause at any time.

The commission also will hear a presentation about House Bill 639, which is pending in Tallahassee, that would force liveaboard boaters to move their vessel every 90 days. They’ll also consider a resolution that opposes the bill.

The commission on April 13 also will finalize the process for finding a new city manager. Officials will finalize a job description for the position and “direct a professional process for the search.”

Mayor Teri Johnston on March 31 asked interim city manager Patti McLauchlin to bring forward some potential executive search companies for the commission to consider on April 13.

The commission will also appoint members to an advisory screening committee to evaluate city manager applicants and establish a committee to spearhead the city’s charter review process and district boundary review process.

The Key West City Commission meets at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13 at City Hall.

A full agenda is available at cityofkeywest-fl.gov.

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Sammy Hagar and The Circle will rock Key West May 23 at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater. CONTRIBUTED

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SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE PLAY COFFEE BUTLER AMPHITHEATER MAY 23 MANDY MILES

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he world knows Sammy Hagar as the Red Rocker, the 11-year frontman of Van Halen (after David Lee Roth) and the guy who “can’t drive 55.”

But he’s also a best-selling author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, restaurateur, liquor producer, media personality, husband and father.

Hagar, now 73, has been performing and recording rock music since 1967, but still hasn’t taken his foot off the gas. (Apparently, slowing down isn’t an option for someone with 25 Ferraris in his “garage.”)

Sammy Hagar and The Circle will rock Key West’s Coffee Butler Amphitheater on May 23.

Tickets go on sale at noon Friday, April 9 at thekeywestamp.com, but Key West locals can download a code for a special local pre-sale on Thursday, April 8. Visit thekeywesttheater. com for details.

“After being shut down for a year due to COVID, Rams Head is thrilled to welcome Sammy Hagar & The Circle to the stunning Coffee Butler Amphitheater for an epic night of live music,” said Brianna Gangi, marketing director of Rams Head Presents - Key West, which manages the city’s Coffee Butler Amphitheater and hosts all-star acts at The Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St. “With plenty of food, booze and artisan vendors, and a one-in-a-million view of the Gulf of Mexico, Coffee Butler Amphitheater is ready to welcome music lovers back through the gates and rock the island.”

For nearly 40 years, Hagar has been one of rock music’s most dynamic and prolific artists. From breaking in with the pioneering hard rock band Montrose and a multi-platinum solo career, to his ride as the frontman of Van Halen, the “Red Rocker” has set the tone for some of the greatest rock anthems ever written with songs like “I Can’t Drive 55,” “Right Now,” and “Why Can’t This Be Love.”

He’s earned the highest respect of the music industry with a Grammy Award and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside Van Halen.

“Space Between,” his debut album with The Circle, entered the U.S. Billboard 200 chart at No. 4 in May 2019 and debuted at No. 1 on four Billboard charts, including: #1-Top Album Sales, #1-Top Rock Albums, #1-Hard Rock Albums and #1-Independent Albums.

Rock legend Sammy Hagar still ‘can’t drive 55,’ and will perform live in Key West on May 23.

The band toured throughout 2019 in support of the album, earning universal praise from fans and critics. The Circle kicked off 2021 with the release of “Lockdown 2020,” an album collection of their massively popular Lockdown Sessions, featuring raw and raucous compact covers of classic hits that they had jammed to backstage, but never planned to record. Recorded remotely by each band member during the COVID stay-at-homes, the digital music videos which include hits like The Who’s “Won‘t Get Fooled Again,” Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds,” AC/DC’s “Whole Lotta Rosie” and David Bowie’s “Heroes” had already reached an online audience of more than 30 million before the album’s release.

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SUMMER SCHOOL FOR EVERYONE? Officials ponder a special session CHARLOTTE TWINE

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onroe County officials are working on a special summer school session that would be open to all students as a way to regroup after a historic and challenging pandemic year. The details should be finalized by the end of April.

“We’d like to give students an opportunity to re-engage in school and enjoy themselves — a range of offerings to tickle their imaginations and interests. Our kids have had a difficult time during COVID,” schools superintendent Theresa Axford told Keys Weekly.

“Typically, summer school is geared toward recovery and remediation,” said Amber Archer Acevedo, coordinator of community relations for the school district. “This one will be expanded to all students to encompass a wide array of other types of activities and formats. We know students have lost time in the classroom and with their peers.”

While Axford emphasized that the details of summer school are still being brainstormed, the district has settled on a name for the expanded session: Monroe Summer BEACH (Becoming Engaged and Confident Healthy Kids) program.

The summer school will still include remediation and credit retrieval for the students who need it, but it may now also involve new creative offerings that will be inspired by teachers’ interests.

“For example, if an elementary teacher really loves art, they can put together a program,” said Acedevo, pointing out that the district doesn’t want to put more pressure on teachers after their challenging year.

“Another program could be a reading club or a physical activity. Then parents can look and say, ‘Hey, I’d like my kid to go here.’ We anticipate in two weeks — by the end of April — being able to put this information out to parents so they can see what’s available for their kids.”

Axford cautioned that the district is still working out details like the length and time of the school sessions, but one possible schedule is two four-week programs: June 7 to July 2 and July 6 to July 30. The age groups would range from kindergarten to 12th grade.

“Some other districts in the state are requiring summer school, but that might not go over big with the high school kids,” said school board member Sue Woltanski. “I think it’s more needed in the younger kids.

Not necessarily academically, but emotionally.”

Woltanski said some kids may even ask their parents if they can go to summer school when they see that their friends are going.

“When I first moved here to Monroe County in 2008, the summer school program was required for some kids but it was also offered for anyone who wanted to go,” she said. “And my daughter was super jealous, because they went bowling every Friday. Funding has made it difficult.”

Woltanski said the summer school could possibly be paid for with CARES Act funding, and that Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran has stated his intention of using the funding to close “achievement gaps,” which are test scores among different socioeconomic groups.

She also pointed out that this week is crucial for decision-making about summer school due to thirdgrade testing taking place during that time. Florida has mandatory third-grade retention if children don’t score high enough.

“This year, because of COVID, there's been a national movement: Should we even have testing? Last year, school districts canceled spring testing and school grades, and let kids be promoted to fourth grade through course work.”

An announcement should be imminent of how districts would use the third-grade reading test score.

“Should we be retaining third grade kids for (failing)?” Woltanski asked. “I don’t think so. Should we be providing them with a school session to help them catch up? Maybe.

This week will determine what the state has to say.”

COVID CASES CONFIRMED DURING SCHOOL REOPENING WEEK

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ecky Herrin, Monroe County School District’s communications coordinator for COVID-19 response, told Keys Weekly that eight COVID cases were confirmed last week, resulting in students in two classes being told by the district to stay home or risk exposure to the virus. Six of those cases were in children, while two were teachers.

The week starting March 29 was intended to be the school district’s official reopening to a pre-COVID five-day in-person class schedule.

“One first-grade class was excluded due to possible exposure last week,” Herrin told Keys Weekly in an email. “One pre-K class was excluded (April 5).”

Herrin also said the district doesn’t give out specifics about which classes/ schools the cases were in. But the “COVID Dashboard” link on KeysSchools. com, which keeps a tally of confirmed cases, indicated that between March 29 and April 5, six cases were at Key West High School, including five students and one teacher; one case was a teacher at Plantation Key Elementary School in Tavernier; and one case was a student at Stanley Switlik Elementary School in Marathon.

But Axford emphasized that teachers and students are content with how the reopening went.

“I met with principals last week,” she told Keys Weekly. “Everything’s going great. Children are maintaining social distance at 3 feet, which is the new CDC recommendation, and wearing masks. And teachers are maintaining 6-foot distance, and everyone is hand washing. Things are going very, very well. We’re pleased, and the teachers are pleased. And students are happy.”

— Charlotte Twine

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By Jim McCarthy, Sara Matthis and Mandy Miles

VACCINE SUPPLIES TRICKLE IN

Health providers for low-income, uninsured finally obtain a few shots

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etween mass vaccine clinics and pharmacies coming on line, a little more than 25,700 COVID-19 shots have entered the arms of Keys residents.

Health care providers are beginning to obtain their initial vaccine shipments following a longer than anticipated wait. And while clinics like Good Health Clinic are pleased to receive the first package, dose totals aren’t quite to the number requested.

With offices in Tavernier and Marathon, Good Health Clinic received its first round of COVID-19 doses on April 5. The clinic originally put in a request for 1,000 shots to the Florida Shots program, which helps healthcare providers with the vaccinations for their patients.

Doses received in the first package totaled 100.

“We’re hopeful that they’re going to be sending more soon,” said Kate Banick, executive director for the Good Health Clinic, which serves more than 3,600 of the uninsured and low income in the Keys. “We’re also working with the department of health with some of the vaccines they received to distribute them to our patients.”

Rural Health Network of Monroe County is a community-based nonprofit that provides health care services to those in the Lower Keys. On March 26, the organization received 200 doses of the Moderna vaccine.

“We’re still waiting on 200 more second doses for those same patients,” said Elizabeth Baker, human resources director of Rural Health Network. “Last time, we got an email and a tracking number and the doses arrived the very next day.”

Nevertheless, Baker said, the vaccination process for 200 people 50 and older went “flawlessly.” She recommends calling the organization or visiting online to learn about additional vaccine opportunities.

Community Health of South Florida Inc. (CHI) provides primary health care to residents in the Upper and Middle Keys, in addition to its clinics on the mainland. CHI’s Marianne Vinizio said vaccines were administered to staff in January and eventually to

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patients once they received additional doses. A total of 236 people in the Keys received a vaccine through CHI, which is a federally-qualified health center. On the mainland, it has vaccinated 4,594 patients.

The vaccines are offered in Marathon on Mondays, when the clinic is typically closed, and on Saturday in Tavernier, staying open later to accommodate the vaccine patients. CHI is offering the Moderna vaccine, but Vinizio said it just received its first batch of Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

“Initially, everyone was experiencing challenges,” Vinizio said. “We put the orders in and we are receiving them. Across the board, we’re hoping to get smoother, more frequent shipments.”

Florida began receiving vaccines in late December, with Moderna vaccines delivered to more than 220 hospitals. Pfizer vaccines were making their way to the state not long after that.

Priority went to those over 65 who were Florida residents. Nationwide, more than 70% of the 65-and-older population have received a vaccine since then, according to recent data. Health care workers and first responders were also given preference as the initial rollout continued.

Eligibility expanded to those in their 50s and 40s last month as more vaccines trickled into the state. Anyone 18 or older can sign up beginning this week to receive a one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot or the two-dose Moderna or Pfizer vaccines.

More than 6.4 million Florida residents have received a vaccine. Of those, 3.7 million have completed their series.

Through a federal COVID-19 vaccine program, Publix, Winn-Dixie, Walgreens and CVS pharmacies began to receive doses. Publix announced in February that all store pharmacies in the Keys would be receiving doses, albeit in limited quantities. Reservations for shots went fast when they opened. Winn-Dixie pharmacies in Tavernier and Key West also came online, and eventually, CVS and Walgreens pharmacies were administering vaccines.

With pharmacies obtaining doses each week, local health care providers like Good Health Clinic are also hoping to see some more. Banick said the 200 doses received will be administered this week and the next.

“We’re hoping that more vaccines are coming in installments, but we don’t know when or how many are coming,” Banick said.

The Florida Health Department of Monroe County said it will be distributing some vaccines not only to municipalities, but also to local doctors’ offices that signed up through Florida Shots. Alison Kerr, public information officer, said a survey was conducted in December to see what offices are willing to administer shots.

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ABOVE & BEYOND

KEY WEST FIREFIGHTERS AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES REBUILD FIRE-RAVAGED HOME OF SENIOR CITIZEN

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t was just before 4 a.m. on a cool night in January 2019 when fire destroyed Alelia Butler’s mobile home on Galveston Lane. The senior citizen barely escaped with her life, but lost everything else.

The Key West Fire Department, led by Capt. James Barroso, local construction companies and generous volunteers stepped in to help.

Several members of the fire department not only extinguished the fire, but also helped refurbish the home.

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After about seven months of construction, the home is nearly finished. Volunteers gathered at Ms. Butler’s house to celebrate its completion and give her a $500 donation from Manley deBoer and the fire department’s union.

Barroso thanked the dozens of volunteers and business owners who stepped in to ensure Butler once again has a home.

— Contributed

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• As of March 31st, the current tax roll is 92% collected, or $285,578,249.47 • Real estate and tangible tax installment plan applications are due

by April 30, 2021. To qualify, taxes must be over $100.00.

• Real estate tax payments postmarked after March 31st must be in certified funds and include a 3% interest on the March amount • Tangible tax payments postmarked after March 31st will accrue a 1.5% interest per month and a $10.00 collection fee • Services for original passport applications are now offered at the Tax Collector’s Office in the Harvey Government Center

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• The Key West Driver License Office is closed for repairs and will reopen on April 19th • The Big Pine Key Satellite Office will be open M-F from 8:00-4:00 pm until April 16th • Tourist development tax collections for March 2021 were the highest since April 2019 at $6,762,648.18

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WASHED AWAY: ALLIGATOR KEY, SOMBRERO KEY, LOOE KEY Over time, some land masses have disappeared

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ne of the things distinguishing the Keys from Florida’s sand-based barrier islands like Captiva, Sanibel, and Anna Maria Island is their construction. By and large, the Florida Keys are based on limestone pedestals, set in their ways and relatively unmoved by the forces of wind and tide. As with everything, there are exceptions. For instance, in the Dry Tortugas, tidal forces, storms, and currents cause the sandy Middle Key to appear and disappear periodically.

Outside of the Dry Tortugas, not every key has survived the test of time. Three of these keys bear the notable names of Alligator, Sombrero, and Looe. As noted on the U.S. Coast Survey conducted by A.D. Bache (1848-1852), Alligator Key was located offshore of the Matecumbe keys. That area is recognized as home to Alligator Reef and Alligator Lighthouse today. A story involving the island was featured in an 1874 edition of Lippincott’s Magazine. Alligator Key was described as “…about a mile and a half long, elevated but two or three feet above the sea, and bordered with a growth of mangroves, upon which grow oysters and other mollusks.”

A group had been traveling to Key West aboard a ship that stopped at Alligator Key for turtles and eggs. When the group ventured ashore, they waited for the lumbering reptiles to heave, slap and splash out of the Atlantic-facing shallows and onto the sandy island. That night, two turtles lumbered ashore. No one approached as the turtles dug their

nests, deposited their eggs, and labored to cover them up.

As the two exhausted mothers made their way back to the surf, one was captured BRAD and turned on BERTELLI its back. The ... is the curator other escaped for Islamorada’s into the warm, Keys History & clear Atlantic.

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Over time, A published author of six books, Alligator Key his favorite subwas subject jects are Indian to tidal and Key and skunk storm forces, apes. erased from its offshore hold and left off nautical charts.

It would not be the only one. The easternmost key along the island chain was once a small spit of land referred to in some records as Dry Banks and identified in others as Sombrero Kay. J.W. Norie wrote of the island in his “Sailing directions for the Gulf”: “5 miles S. 1/4 E. from the west end of Cayo Vaca, there is a small sandy kay on the reef, called by the Spaniards Cayo Sombrero; this is the easternmost kay on the reef.”

Sombrero Key was not the last island in the chain to disappear. One of the most popular snorkeling reefs in the Lower Keys is not called a reef but, instead, Looe Key.

Insert of a U.S. Coast Survey by A.D. Bache (184801852) showing Alligator and Sombrero Keys. FLORIDA MEMORY PROJECT/Contributed

In John Lee Williams’ early account of Florida, he described Kay Sombrero as “the easternmost islet on the reef. It is situated six or seven miles N.E. from Bahia Honda, and four miles S.W. from Knight's Key, the western key of the Vaccas group. It is but a patch of rock, covered with a few mangroves and pieces of wreck.”

Today, this is the general area of the Sombrero Key Lighthouse and the reason why the word “key” is part of the lighthouse’s name. At 142 feet, Sombrero is the tallest of all the lights marking the Florida Reef.

Sombrero Key was not the last island in the chain to disappear. One of the most popular snorkeling reefs in the Lower Keys is not called a reef but, instead, Looe Key. Not a speck of land is in sight. It has not always been the case. In 1744, the 44-gun H.M.S. Looe hit a shallow reef offshore of Ramrod Key. It was dark. They were sailing by starlight. To the men on watch, one moment it appeared to be clear sailing, and the next, they saw the frothy white of waves breaking over a reef.

Alarms were sounded and evasive actions taken, but the Looe’s rudder struck the reef, broke off, and the ship, unable to steer, was pounded by swells and beaten against the coral beds. Rather than go down with

the ship, 274 sailors escaped to a nearby spit of land. The ship’s captain noted “a small beach of an islet was approximately 300 yards long and 100 yards wide.”

The small stretch of land became known as Looe Key. The land has since disappeared, and today the shallow coral reefs are recognized as Looe Key. It is home to one of the more offbeat Florida Keys events, the Looe Key Underwater Music Festival. Bill Becker, then a disc jockey and news director at U.S. 1 Radio, 104.1 FM, and Dr. Fred Troxel conceived the event in 1985.

Scuba divers and snorkelers are invited out to the reef to swim with the fish, explore the corals and listen to Jimmy Buffett tunes broadcast through a series of strategically placed underwater speakers. In addition to Buffett tunes, reggae, and the Beatles’ “Octopus’s Garden,” there are public service announcements from the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary promoting diver etiquette and coral reef awareness. Get ready, the annual event is held on the first Saturday after the Fourth of July, and summer is just around the corner.

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ill Blue is a Key West musical icon. The blues master moved to the island from Richmond, Virginia in the early ’80s and began his journey to becoming the modern-day godfather of the Key West music scene. Over the decades, Blue has entertained BEN thousands of locals and tourSOLOVE ists. One of the world’s best slide guitarists, he has dazzled crowds ... is a local radio from The Green Parrot to the Key personality and music promoter West Theater while playing every who loves to share venue along the way. His memohis passion for rable performances as part of the music.

Sunday Ramble, as well as his full band concert performances at the Key West Theater are legendary. Blue’s lasting influence on Key West’s continuing musical story takes a backseat to no one.

In 2019, Blue began to have trouble with his vocals. He was losing his voice for some reason, but continued to perform and showcase his brilliant songwriting and guitar work. Doctors were puzzled as to the cause of his vocal struggles, until they discovered a tumor in his throat. Surgery was required and, as a tragic result, the surgeons had to remove Blue’s voice box.

Over the past 30 years, Bill Blue has brought thousands of hours of joy to his fans in Key West and has long served the community he loves at benefit concerts and other special events. It is now time for our One Human Family to do what we do best: Help one of our own.

Blue’s record label, Conch Town Music, will host a benefit concert — the Bill Blue Most Exceptional Benefit Concert — on Saturday, April 17 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Key West Amphitheater to help and honor the legendary bluesman. Doors open at 4 p.m.

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“We all know Bill as an elder, an icon of the Key West music community,” said fellow Conch Town Records recording artist Ericson Holt, who will headline the show with an all-star band. “He was an established headliner with an international following when I started in the business, and I’m grateful that my path eventually led me to Key West and playing on the great recordings that he’s made here in the last few years.”

Blue’s two most recent albums “Mojolation” (2013) and “The King of Crazy Town” (2020) are exceptional blues albums. Both were produced by Conch Town Music’s Ian Shaw, who will direct the benefit concert and its four hours of great live performances.

Performers include Ericson Holt, CW Colt, Juliana McDowell, The Happy Dog, The Shanty Hounds, Tony Baltimore, Tony Roberts, Claire Finley, Ray West, Kim Jade and others. This is a show you do not want to miss. Tickets are on sale now through keywestconcertseries.com. Proceeds will go to help Blue ease some of his financial struggles.

“I think everyone knows that even with good insurance, a serious illness like Bill has been going through can become a huge financial burden,” Holt said. “Please tell all of your friends to come join us on April 17 for a beautiful night of music at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater and help raise some serious funds for a great guy.”

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‘2 X 2’ + MORE THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST FEATURES PONEMONE, MANOSALVAS, PISCOPINK THROUGH APRIL 29

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he three galleries inside The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St., will feature artists Scott Ponemone, Olga Manosalvas and Kyla Piscopink through April 29.

To help keep art accessible during this challenging time, The Studios is offering a number of new ways to enjoy its exhibitions this season. In addition to regular gallery hours (noon to 4 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday), The Studios is offering private tours to couples and small groups.

The perfect opportunity to enjoy art safely, bookings begin with a rooftop mimosa at The Studios’ historic art deco building on Eaton Street, and continue with a tour of the galleries.

The April exhibition lineup features artists Scott Ponemone, Olga Manosalvas and Kyla Piscopink.

In the XOJ Gallery, Ponemone presents “2 x 2,” a watercolor series exploring human interactions that ties in perfectly with Key West’s One Human Family ideal. Each painting in the series presents the unique dynamic between two persons at the moment when Ponemone (the artist and a stranger) greets them and asks them to be models for his art.

Manosalvas is known for her colorful paintings and sculptures that depict island dwellers, Mardi Gras revelers and voodoo queens with a distinct voice of the tropics. Her latest works explore a more monochromatic plane, capturing her figures in tones and highlighting sections of skin pigments and fabrics for added emphasis.

In the Zabar Project Gallery, Piscopink presents “Pisces.” The dancers in Piscopink’s photographs inhabit an ethereal underwater dream world, offering both an escape from the day-to-day, and a deep connection to nature, the human form, imagination and profound spiritual forces.

More information on the current exhibitions and private bookings is at tskw.org or 305-296-0458.

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Artist Scott Ponemone’s show ‘2 by 2’ is a watercolor series that explores human interaction.

Pictured here are Michael and Josh.

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Housing boom much? Homes seem to be moving off the market in the Keys faster than toilet paper moved off the shelves last spring. If you’ve been wondering about this market, we’re here to help.

SIGNS THE FLORIDA KEYS REAL ESTATE BUBBLE IS READY TO POP 10. You keep trying to explain to friends in your hometown that the 800-squarefoot “fixer upper” you purchased for $750,000 was a great deal.

9. Your Realtor keeps bitching that her McLaren doesn’t have enough space for a second car seat.

8. There are fewer than 700 homes listed for sale in the Keys … and over 5,000 Realtors.

7. It is easier to get a COVID vaccine than it is to own a home in the Florida Keys.

6. Your monthly mortgage, property taxes and insurance payments leave you with just enough money to be absolutely broke.

5. You’ve closed on four separate home equity loans against your primary property … in the last six months.

4. Your new neighbor, a Saudi prince, asked if you would mind pet-sitting his falcon on Friday evenings.

3. You sold your home for 4 times more than you paid for it … and yet you still can’t afford to buy something else in the Keys.

2. Your Realtor, who lost eight properties in 2010, swears “this real estate bubble won’t end for at least another two years.”

1. Your Realtor’s business card reads, “If it ain’t a cash offer … your ass need not bother.”

Keys readers are very specific — they want a Target, a Costco and a HomeGoods.

The responses come on the heels of an announcement that two Keys Kmarts are closing. CONTRIBUTED

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ast month, the Keys learned that the Kmart stores in Marathon and Key Largo will be closing. Immediately, locals began imagining (or wishing for) its successor. The Keys Weekly conducted its own poll for a definitive answer — not just in the “Big Box” category, but other national offerings such as fast food and grocery store chains. (This list takes into consideration that we are already well-served by Publix, Winn-Dixie, The Home Depot, Walgreens, CVS, etc.)

— Weekly staff report What big box store should open in the Keys?

• Target 57% • Walmart 39.5% • Amazon fulfillment center 3.5% What warehouse club should open in the Keys?

• Costco 57.7% • Sam’s Club 25.6% • BJ’s Wholesale Club 16.7% What general goods (home store, electronics, etc.) store should open in the Keys?

• HomeGoods 57.5% • Michaels 19.4% • IKEA 12% • BrandsMart USA 11%

What fast food chain should open in the Keys?

• Chick-fil-A 42.4% • Panera Bread 29.8% • Pollo Tropical 15.9% • Chipotle Mexican Grill 12%

What chain grocery store should open in the Keys?

• Trader Joe’s 38.1% • Whole Foods Market 22.8% • Aldi 22.8% • Walmart Neighborhood Market 16.3% What chain outdoor shop should open in the Keys?

• Dick’s Sporting Goods 51.4% • Cabela’s 36.9% • Academy Sports + Outdoors 11.7% What chain dine-in restaurant should open in the Keys?

• Texas Roadhouse 25.1% • The Cheesecake Factory 21.6% • Olive Garden 20.1% • Carrabba’s Italian Grill 11% • Bonefish Grill 11% • Buffalo Wild Wings 11.3%

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An F/A-18 Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122 “Flying Eagles” comes in for a landing after training at Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field. DANETTE BASO SILVERS/NAS Key West

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he U.S. Navy will conduct a field carrier landing practice (FCLP) operation at Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field with Super Hornet fighter jets that come from Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia to train.

The landings will take place Friday to Sunday, April 9 to 11, from 7 to 10 p.m.

“Residents in the neighborhoods around Boca Chica Field will notice an increase in jet noise during the training periods,” states a press release from the Navy.

“We try to get this information out to everyone as early as possible so residents can plan accordingly,” said Capt. Mark Sohaney, Naval Air Station Key West commanding officer.

The Boca Chica air field will be reconfigured to simulate an aircraft carrier so pilots can practice takeoffs and landings.

The training is required for all Navy and Marine Corps aviators before actual landing practice on at-sea aircraft carriers. Boca Chica Field has two runways that are painted and lighted to simulate the deck of an aircraft carrier. A third runway is painted but not lit.

“This type of training provides aviators with realistic carrier landing practice,” said Sohaney.

“It’s high intensity for the aviators, sailors working the field and even the local communities who will notice an increase in noise and flight activity during the evenings this weekend.”

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COLLEGE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS HOSTS EVENT FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, PARENTS The College of the Florida Keys is offering a virtual event for high school seniors and their parents to learn more about the opportunities available at CFK. Topics will include: academic programs, including bachelor’s degrees in business, hospitality, marine science and nursing; the guaranteed credit transfer to Florida universities with an associate in arts degree; how to pay for college, with cost comparisons, financial aid, scholarships and payment plans; the new Upper Keys Center in Key Largo opening in August; and how to apply to CFK. Attendees of the “High School to CFK” event will receive a code to waive the college’s $30 application fee. To learn more about the event and to register, go to cfk.edu and click on the “Events” link at the top.

For more information, contact Marissa Owens at recruiter@cfk.edu or call 305-809-3207.

GOVERNOR APPOINTS 3 TO FKAA BOARD On April 2, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Antoinette Appell, Robert Dean and Nicholas Mulick to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority board of directors.

Key Colony Beach’s Appell is a former Monroe County School District paraprofessional who has served on the FKAA board since 2009. She has been involved with the Marathon Garden Club and San Pablo Catholic Women’s Club, and earned a diploma as a licensed practical nurse from the Sandusky School of Practical Nursing.

Dean, who is from Key West, is the owner and director of Dean Lopez Funeral Home. He also served in and received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army.

Dean has spent time on the FKAA board of directors, in the Key West Housing Authority board and as a Key West City Commissioner. He earned a degree in mortuary science from Worsham College.

Tavernier resident Mulick has been an attorney in private practice since 2003. He has volunteered for the Florida Keys Community College District board of trustees, Rotary Club of the Upper Keys and the Upper Keys Little League board of directors. Mulick earned a bachelor’s degree from William Paterson University and a law degree from Rutgers Law School.

TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANICAL GARDEN TO HOST NATIVE PLANT SALE The plant nursery at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, 5210 College Road, will offer native trees, shrubs, vegetables and vines for sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 17. Special offers include Everglades tomatoes, which produces sweet, intensely flavored, dime-sized tomatoes yearround in the Keys.

Some 165 species of plants are available with an inventory totaling more than 2,000 plants that attract birds and butterflies in one- to 10-gallon pots. Members receive a 15% discount.

Face masks are required and social distancing protocols will be strictly followed. For more information call 305-296-1504 or visit www. keywest.garden.

KEY WESTERS RAISE MONEY FOR POPULAR BARTENDER HURT IN DEVASTATING ACCIDENT Bartender Mark Hanna has been a staple at the Hog’s Breath Saloon on Duval Street for decades and has been doing what he can to stay afloat until the island could reopen.

On March 30, while bicycling to work, Hanna was hit by a taxi that was going 40 mph. He sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to Miami, where he underwent a series of surgeries. Doctors were able to stabilize him, but the impact of the accident nearly severed one of his lower legs, and he has a long and painful road ahead of him.

A GoFundMe account has been set up to help him pay his medical bills and other expenses as well as support him during his difficult time.

So far, Key Westers have donated nearly $30,000 to help Hanna.

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Key West’s Pride celebration takes place June 2-6 with a diverse array of events and venues. CONTRIBUTED

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ith Key West Pride approaching, the Key West Business Guild invites local artists to submit a symbol of pride in their medium of choice. All submissions will be entered in the art competition, then auctioned off, with proceeds to benefit the guild and their efforts with the LGBTQ+ community. Artwork must be completed and submitted to the guild at 808 Duval St. by Friday, May 28, to be photographed and posted for the start of Key West Pride the following week. For more information, contact Dorian at 305-731-3446 or email dpattonevo@gmail.com.

The Key West Business Guild will hold an April mixer at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14. Hosted by Nail Bar & Lounge, 1075 Duval St., the gathering will be an evening of membership and networking, and will include food, wine, beer and raffles. The indoor/ outdoor venue will have plenty

of parking, and the hosts ask that masks be worn. Tickets are $10 for guild members and $20 for non-members. To prepay, go to gaykeywestfl.com, click on the “About Us” link, then scroll down for the list of mixers.

The guild is also raffling tickets to raise money for the installation of a bench at the Key West AIDS Memorial. Halfway toward its goal, the guild will inscribe the bench with tributes. Raffle tickets are available through the May 5 guild luncheon, and prizes include original photographs by Larry Blackburn Photography. Tickets are $10 each or six for $50, and are available at the visitors center at 808 Duval St. The raffle will take place at the May luncheon, and contestants do not have to be present to win.

For more information about the Key West Business Guild, call 800-535-7797 or go to gaykeywestfl.com.

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he Keys Weekly Newspapers checked in with the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) to ask for an update on the Oxitec mosquito trial set to begin soon.

According to the agency, the boxes of genetically modified mosquito eggs have yet to be deployed.

In late February, the Keys Weekly reported on FKMCD’s plan to use 15 sites between MM 10 and MM 93.

Now, the rollout will begin with six locations, the agency said in an April 5 email.

Previously, the FKMCD has said it will not release the specific physical location of the trial sites. “Since most will be situated on private property at owner request, FKMCDOxitec will NOT be providing specific addresses due to privacy concerns and protection of project integrity.”

Both Andrea Leal, executive director of the FKMCD, and Phil Goodman, chairman of the FKMCD, said one reason to keep the locations private is to protect the integrity of the trial. Goodman said he doesn’t want “unruly” opponents of the trial to disrupt the experiment. “We want to get meaningful data to regulators so they can determine if it works or not,” he said.

Oxitec and FKMCD employees are partnering on the trial release of the mosquito, beginning with a list of homeowners who have volunteered to have a “box” installed on their property. Oxitec and FKMCD personnel have been going door-to-door in neighborhoods to gauge interest. Leal said those who have been selected to have a box on the property, and neighbors, will be notified before the start of the trial.

“We have heard from many residents who want to host a box, and a few who do not want to host a box, but not from residents who are concerned about a neighbor’s property,” said FKMCD spokesperson Chad Huff.

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COUNTY: SOFTWARE WILL HELP BUILDING PERMIT HANG-UPS BOCC invites public to discuss solutions for backlog CHARLOTTE TWINE

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t a BOCC March 31 workshop, Mayor Michelle Coldiron’s announcement at the start of the proceedings gave a hint about the frustrations that staff and the public have had about Monroe County’s building permit review process.

“I’m going to caution you all,” she said. “I love our staff. I know the commissioners here appreciate how hard our staff works, that they’re spread thin. This meeting is not going to be a bash of our staff … and I will use my gavel.”

But in the end, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners — along with staff and some industry professionals who attended the workshop — discussed solutions to help the county’s permit-review process, which is overseen by the building and planning/environmental departments, run more smoothly.

The solutions include new software, eliminating the COVID-era drop box, rehiring staff who were laid off during COVID and regular meetings between officials and the public.

Christine Hurley, assistant county administrator who oversees the county’s building and planning/environmental departments, gave a presentation to outline current permit-review procedures.

She said permit applications are currently received on paper and routed physically to multiple stops, extending the time that they are typically reviewed in a first round to 35 days. Consequently, the county is sitting on a backlog of 1,100 incomplete permit applications.

“It’s not a pretty sight behind the doors, where all these things are sitting,” she said.

In addition, due to COVID restrictions, a dropbox was instituted for the public to hand in their applications, as opposed to the building department’s front desk. Hurley said that after an application is put in the dropbox, it isn’t added into the computer system for one or two weeks.

The staff anticipates that the elimination of the dropbox on April 12 will make the application-intake process faster. But personnel also highly recommend a new software package for office computers, so applications can be seen by departments simultaneously rather than having to wait for a physical routing of hard copy.

Per Hurley’s presentation, the software implementation will cost $625,000 during 2021, but more payments over the following four years will bring the total cost to over $1 million.

“It’s going to be expensive.

But it’s like all new things, particularly if they occur on computers,” Commissioner David Rice said. “I think that will be a bigger solution than any single issue we could choose.”

Hurley also said COVIDinspired budget cuts in October 2020 led to 11.5 building positions and 6.5 planning/environmental positions being axed.

Meanwhile, total permit intake went up 4 percent from Oct. 1, 2020 to Jan. 31, 2021.

The building department staff recommended rehiring customer service reps, floodplain inspectors and plan examiners, while the planning/ environmental department needs to rehire senior environmental planners.

Hurley also broached the idea of completely new staff: an inspector just for unlicensed contractors and a “permit ombudsman” for Key Largo and Marathon “when designers and contractors get to the end of their wits,” she said.

But planning/environmental department staff also wanted the public to understand that an old-fashioned routing system isn’t the only problem. The county is subject to a lot of red tape because it is home to eight endangered species. If a property owner has one of those species potentially making its home on their parcel, then the permit review becomes more complicated.

At one point, staff screened a map with a dizzying collage of multicolored squares detailing the endangered species-related workflow of permit review.

“This was eye-opening in terms of all the additional hoops we have to jump through, due to the federal Endangered Species Act,” said Coldiron.

Rudy Krause of Rudy Krause Construction was one of the industry attendees.

“When a job is held three to four weeks (for permit review), it’s hard for a smaller contractor to hold onto employees,” he said, suggesting that the county hold more building department meetings every few months to discuss problems, as was done in the past.

“The most frustrated people are the customer service reps on the front line,” said Hurley. “Imagine how they feel every day coming into that. We’ve lost two people in Stock Island last week.”

“I’m going to propose bringing a resolution forward for our next commission meeting, to put together an advisory committee of the industry and the private sector and residents to advise us,” said Commissioner Craig Cates. “This is not going to end today. This is the beginning.”

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OPINION: AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS UNDER ATTACK IN FLORIDA Realtors oppose siphoning of housing trust funds

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his is your wake-up call, Florida, and we need your help to save affordable housing. Last week, Senate President Wilton Simpson and Speaker of the House Chris Sprowls unveiled legislation, HB 5401 and SPB 2512, to permanently redirect two-thirds of the housing trust funds each year to sea level rise and wastewater infrastructure projects.

That’s some serious money that won’t be available to teachers, firefighters, nurses and other first responders for housing assistance. If this legislation passes, 66% of the $423 million available in the housing trust funds will go toward priorities other than housing.

This is unacceptable.

For nearly 30 years, the State Housing Initiative Program has received $2.6 billion from the housing trust funds that has helped 217,000 households with down payment and closing cost assistance, among other housing programs. A $423 million investment into housing programs next year would create 33,000 jobs and more than $4.9 billion in positive economic impact.

That’s sound policy as we seek to restore our economy to a prepandemic state.

Monies for the housing trust funds come from a portion of the documentary stamp taxes charged on every real estate transaction. In 1992, Realtors advocated for this tax — 10 cents per $100 of value — on the condition that all monies collected went to housing programs.

But for years, that hasn’t happened.

During years of budget shortfalls, legislators swept more than $2.3 billion collected for the housing trust funds into general revenue. And now, when the people of Florida are experiencing pandemic-related challenges

that include a critical shortage of affordable, attainable housing, there’s a plan to permanently reduce these vital “trust” funds to the lowest level of all.

The idea of permanently redirecting two-thirds of the housing trust funds is concerning during a pandemic. Housing has been our refuge, office, childcare and more. Essential workers, our first and last line of defense, would be left with one less option to secure housing, be it down payment or rental assistance.

Florida Realtors is the voice for millions of property owners who have paid into the housing trust funds. On their behalf, know that we appreciate the need to fund other priorities. But affordable housing IS a priority now more than ever in this post-pandemic economy. Affordability housing IS a priority for the elderly on fixed incomes and low-income families. Affordable housing IS a priority for teachers, firefighters, first responders and others who serve our communities. Our essential workers have guided us through the pandemic, and housing trust funds should be available to help them achieve the American dream of homeownership.

In 1992, lawmakers created a dedicated trust fund for housing purposes. HB 5401 and SPB 2512 would permanently change this dedicated funding source.

Visit affordablehousingfl.org today to tell your elected leaders to honor the intended purpose of the trust funds and support affordable housing by voting no on HB 5401 and SPB 2512.

— Submitted by Wayne Carter of the Middle and Lower Keys Association of Realtors and Lynda S. Anthony of the Florida Keys Board of Realtors.

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AND THE BAND PLAYS ON...

38 SPECIAL ROCKS THE KEY WEST AMP

38 Special rocks The Key West Amphitheater on April 3. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

“H

old on Loosely” and “Caught Up in You” were just two of 38 Special’s Southern rock anthems that brought the crowd to its feet Saturday night at the Key West Amphitheater.

The show marked the return of “big music” to the island.

After more than three decades together, 38 Special still plays its classics, such as “Rockin’ Into the Night” and “Fantasy Girl,” in over 100 cities a year.

“We never wanted to be one of those bands that had maybe gotten a little soft or complacent over the years,” said guitarist and vocalist Don Barnes. “We’re a team, and it’s always been kind of an unspoken rule that we don’t slack up, we stack up. We go out there every night to win.”

Completing the team is keyboardist/ vocalist Bobby Capps, drummer Gary Moffatt, bassist Barry Dunaway and guitarist Jerry Riggs.

“When those lights go down and we all walk up those steps to the stage and hear that crowd roar, it’s a real rush to the head,” Barnes said. “It feels like we’re getting ready to strap ourselves in and it just takes off from there.”

— Mandy Miles 38 Special’s singer and guitarist Don Barnes has been a part of 38 Special for more than 30 years and still plays 100 cities a year.

Guitarist and vocalist Jerry Riggs is the newest member of 38 Special, and has enjoyed a long career with various bands since the early ’80s.

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RUNNING THE BRIDGE

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Whether you are a spectator or competitor, the 40th Annual 7 Mile Bridge Run will be a mini marathon to remember!

BORN TO RUN

by Christopher McDougall

KAREN NEWFIELD First and foremost a reader, she has reviewed hundreds of books on her blog www. readingandeating. com. And, more recently, this new Keys resident has also begun writing.

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This book is about running. The physiology, history, biology, love of it, hate of it and injuries a runner endures. Award-winning journalist Christopher McDougall is an avid runner, endlessly experiencing outdoor adventures and battling common injuries. As his inquiring mind searches for a quick fix to stop the pain, he discovers the world of ultra-marathoners, or extreme distance runners. He encounters a tribe in Mexico whom he calls the Running People. The Tarahumara Indians are a timid, isolated group who spend their lives running for the joy of it. They are capable of running for days through the wilderness, traveling hundreds of miles with only a little food, small amount of water and rarely an injury. McDougall meets an array of interesting characters throughout his journey, changing the way he runs, what he eats and his perspective regarding his passion, running. The reader most definitely does not have to be a runner to enjoy this eye-opening and exhilarating book.

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by Scott Jurek Challenged to break the speed record (FKT - Fastest Known Time) running the 2,189-mile Appalachian Trail, athlete Scott Jurek would have to run nearly 50 miles a day every day for 46 days. After many accolades and more than 20 years competing, speaking and writing, Jurek felt he was at a point in his life that craved another challenge. This world-renowned distance runner sets out in the spring of 2015 with his best friend/wife Jenny, to accomplish this demanding feat. While Jenny would provide supplies, meals and directions she also assisted Scott through injury, sleeplessness, bad weather and unwelcome strangers. Narrated by both Jenny and Scott, this memoir beautifully describes the depths of their marriage and the magnificent terrain they pass through. Quite a few quirky spectators meet up with them along the way, offering motivation and advice. The physical demands strip Scott of every ounce of his energy but once again he proves to athletes everywhere how the mind controls so much of our bodies. A beautiful trip through nature, this tale of friendship and perseverance will inspire runners and non-runners equally to follow their own lifelong dreams.

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by Elise Hooper Sports pioneers of the twentieth century, Betty Robinson, Helen Stephens and Louise Stokes were among the few female athletes headed to the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Nazi Germany. After years spent fighting to be part of their local track and field teams, these fast and feisty female runners overcame adversity at every turn. Repeatedly told their sex was too fragile to compete, reprimanded for unladylike behavior and facing racial discrimination, the three women, along with many others, spent years proving their abilities and strength on and off the track. With a tiny taste of success in 1928 and 1932, the women were training hard to make the U.S. proud and refute Adolf Hitler’s theories of Aryan racial superiority. As the politically charged Berlin Games became a powerful propaganda tool for Nazi Germany, the athletes who initially had considered boycotting continued to strive for greatness. Narrated by their personal histories and newspaper clippings, “Fast Girls” shares these untold historical stories of champions who paved the future for female athletes everywhere.

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / APRIL 8, 2021 An adult northern gannet off the coast of Florida.

RICHARD HARLOW HATTAWAY/Contributed

NORTHERN GANNETS: POINTY-HEADED MOUTHBREATHERS OF THE SEA

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he wind was up, so it was likely to be “sporty” crossing the Northwest Channel, but as I cleared the anchorage behind Wisteria Island and moved through the first set of channel markers, it was surprisingly calm. I kept waiting for waves to break over the bow and they didn’t.

About halfway to Mule Key, a low line of birds came towards me – big, white, fast-moving. I got a little excited, threw the engine into neutral, and felt MARK the stern lift as the wake caught up to the boat.

HEDDEN The lead bird rose up over the water, and all the birds behind him rose, too, then he dropped down, ... is a photographer, writer, and and all the birds behind him also dropped, as if trying semi-professional to illustrate a sine wave. birdwatcher. He I felt confident in my abilities as I reached under has lived in Key the console and found my camera without even lookWest for more ing, throwing the strap over my shoulder, flicking on than 25 years and may no longer the power switch, and raising it to my eye. There was be employable in only darkness in the viewfinder, and I had the crystal the real world. He clear memory of sliding the battery into the charger is also executive the night before and telling myself, “Remember to director of the Florida Keys Audu- grab this in the morning.” bon Society.

I counted 13 of them, all adult northern gannets, as they crossed in front of the bow and kept moving until they disappeared. I scrambled to find my dry bag and dig through it to find another battery.

A second line of gannets – nine of them this time – passed so close I could have leaned out and brushed their feathers as they passed.

I finally found a battery and loaded it, then sat there, bobbing on the waves, ready — for real this time — for a third line to cross.

Northern gannets are pelagic birds. If you’re not on the water or near the ocean’s edge, you’re not likely to see them.

But it wasn’t like I’d never seen northern gannets before. I’d once seen thousands of them during a single February weekend in Virginia. I have this incredibly vivid memory of speeding across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, looking out the car window and seeing so many of them out over cold water that I wondered if it would be possible to calculate the number of gannets by cubic kilometer.

I’ve also seen northern gannets dozens of times traveling back and forth to the Dry Tortugas, though those birds are usually sitting in the water, two or three at a time, and mostly immatures.

My friend Carl used to talk about getting up early, going out to White Street Pier, setting up his scope, and watching good numbers of gannets pass, small shapes on the distant horizon.

I’ve tried that myself, though I never manage to get there early enough or have the patience to stare at the empty ocean long enough.

Two things struck me about those birds in the channel. First, northern gannets are just stunning to see in flight, with plumage so white you can only think of formal wear or maybe bright snow on a clear morning, and a shape so tapered and sleek it brings to mind supersonic jets. The black pointed wingtips just add visual drama to the whole operation.

There’s a weightiness to gannets, a solidity to their flight that moves them through the air like a train down a track. They are large enough that people in olden times considered them shortneck geese.

It seems inelegant, at this point, to call them pointy-headed mouth breathers, but that’s exactly what they are. Their body mass and hollow bones mean they don’t sink well, so in order to feed and catch fish 60 feet below the surface, they dive from heights over 100 feet and hit the water at speeds up to 60 miles per hour.

Their bodies have adapted by covering their nostrils with bone and keratin to keep water from shooting into their lungs, and by developing inflatable air sacs in the head and torso that help absorb the impact.

The second thing that struck me was the birds’ focus, intensity and organization. They weren’t just cruising around looking for fish. They weren’t whiling away the winter hours; it was a headlong effort, a mission. My suspicion is they were migrating, heading back to one of the six colonies in Canada where the New World’s population of northern gannets breed.

If you read the older accounts of the birds, ornithologists weren’t quite sure what they were doing around here. The book “Birdlife of Florida,” published in 1994, described the species as rare to uncommon in South Florida, and their movements and occasional summer presence in Florida as “puzzling,” and goes on trying to make sense of several decades worth of jumbled directional sightings and band recoveries.

It was the technology and the information they had at the time.

In the 2010s a group of Canadian scientists attached lightweight photosensitive geolocators to 40 birds to track them when they left their breeding colonies. A little more than a quarter of them flew from North Atlantic waters to overwinter in the Gulf of Mexico.

It’s a small sample size, and it would be dodgy business to extrapolate with confidence that we’re getting 25% of the 200,000 to 300,000 northern gannets that are estimated to live in the New World, either flying around or over Florida every winter. But it’s safe to say there are a lot more gannets in these parts than people think.

After those two sets passed me the other day, a third set never appeared. I eventually throttled up the boat and headed toward the Lakes, worried about all the birds I was missing as they flew behind me.

(Special thanks to Richard Harlow Hattaway for providing this week’s photo of a northern gannet.)

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REJOINING LIFE — ALREADY IN PROGRESS So… are you going to get the vaccine?

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s of this past Monday, all Floridians 18 years of age and older are eligible to receive any FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine, and people 16-17 can get the Pfizer vaccine. A little over a year after the pandemic shut us down, this is what so many of us have been waiting for: a chance to live our lives again. So much of everyday living that we took for granted may be just a little closer to available on a largescale basis again. I, for one, can’t wait.

Travel — a little later this year, vaccination card in hand, I will board a plane and take off for a new destination. Yes, I will still wear a mask on the plane and in public indoor spaces.

And I won’t even complain (much) about airport security.

Concerts and events — come July, I’ll be able to attend an actual concert by one of my favorites, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit. I’ll be able to attend a songwriters’ workshop in Nashville that was delayed over a year by COVID. I’ll sweat my you-know-what off on the Marathon Amphitheater stage at the Florida Keys BrewBQ event.

I’ll finally get to see the James Taylor & Jackson Browne concert I’ve had tickets for since December 2019. And if we can do it safely, it will be really great to have a July 4th celebration at Sombrero Beach.

To me, the COVID-19 vaccine means freedom. I won’t have to worry about catching the vile contagion that has taken more than a half-million American lives and caused so much suffering for so many. I won’t have to worry if I have an asymptomatic case and could possibly infect others.

I won’t have to worry about spending time indoors with other people. I’ll be able to travel, play and listen to live music with others, attend a sporting event, hug a friend.

There are three versions of the vaccine available in the U.S.: the twoshot Moderna and Pfizer, and the one-shot Johnson & Johnson. All three are effective at preventing the disease and will significantly reduce (and virtually eliminate, according to the experts) serious illness, hospitalizations, and death from COVID cases.

And aside from some minor side effects that have been reported, all three available vaccines are safe.

They don’t contain the COVID-19 virus. They don’t contain nanoparticle tracers so the Deep State can track your movements (they can already easily do that with your cell phones).

And they won’t cause an appendage

to grow out of your forehead.

From the CDC: “COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 JOHN vaccines, and BARTUS these vaccines will undergo the most is a City of Maraintensive safety thon councilmonitoring in man. He also is U.S. history. CDC a musician who performs around recommends you town. For more get a COVID-19 see johnbartus. vaccine as soon as com you are eligible.”

I got my second Moderna shot nearly two weeks ago. Outside of some very minor soreness where I got the shot, I had no other side effects. I could barely feel the injection itself. The only outside-the-norm effect I can report is the desire to do a happy dance now and again.

There is no requirement — federal, state, or local — that will force anyone to get a vaccine. It’s still a matter of personal choice. Why anyone who is eligible for a vaccination would refuse one, however, just boggles my mind. Airlines, mass transit, events, and other such gatherings may require a vaccination card or a negative test before allowing anyone to board an aircraft or gain admission. I don’t have a problem with that.

Since the pandemic basically shut the world down a little over a year ago, there has been a lot of fear. All of us were afraid of contracting the virus as we saw friends and family dealing with serious illness, complications and even the deaths of our loved ones. But there is a way past the fear and isolation we’ve come to know. Nearly 170 million doses of COVID vaccines have been administered in the United States, with more than 62 million Americans fully vaccinated.

And there have been incredibly few complications. It’s really simple — the more we get vaccinated, the more we get our lives back.

I want to live again. How about you?

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HOW TO SLOW TIME Oral health, exercise and sleep are important components to aging

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DR. JOHN WOLTZ … is a preventative health physician with Baptist Health Primary Care in Marathon.

s it possible to get older without aging?

Many newspaper articles have been written about a book recently published by aging-research scientist Andrew Steele. In it, Steele presents a look into the research and successes underway in the field of aging and presents some easy lifestyle fixes that we can all do to help slow the aging process.

First, let’s separate aging from age. Age is a number, and they never get smaller. Aging, on the other hand, is a decline in our abilities, mental, physical, both macro scale as in muscle strength and at the micro scale as in immune function. The trick is to slow the decline as much as possible. None of us will make it out of here alive, but quality of life is the key to enjoying whatever amount of time

we do have.

Scientists are working very hard to slow and reverse aging. It’s not farfetched to think some of our children may be healthy way past their 100s; I personally believe that the first 150-year old has been born already. But what can we do to maximize our abilities as we age? Ironically, we have been taught these things already.

Oral health is a significant key. Poor oral hygiene leads to a low-level elevated inflammatory response. This is shown to increase risk of heart disease, dementia and decreased immune response. Get back to your dentist, brush your teeth twice a day and floss. It really is that easy.

Exercise is another major component. At a chromosomal level, exercise has been shown to correlate with longer telomere lengths. Telomeres are very important pieces of our DNA; they allow it to replicate. When chromosomes run out of telomeres, the DNA (which means ultimately the cell) is done replicating and dies. Exercise also boosts collagen levels (proteins in between the body’s organs that hold it together and hold onto water); as it decreases, we wrinkle and become more susceptible to injury.

Another benefit of exercise is that it increases mitochondria in muscle cells. Mitochondria give muscles their energy.

Lastly, sleep is very important. Like the three bears, there is a sweet spot, and that is no less than 7 hours and no more than 11 hours a day. Sleep allows the brain to detoxify and that helps prevent forms of dementia.

The good news is just do what your mom has been telling you all of your life: brush your teeth, go outside and play, and get to bed on time. The ironic thing about slowing the aging process is that it helps you get older!

Have a great week, and be healthier today than you were yesterday!

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LONG-TERM INVESTMENT

READY. SET. RACE.

40TH ANNUAL BRIDGE RUN SET FOR APRIL 17

NEW TAKE STOCK COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

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ore scholarships will be available for more people in Monroe County, thanks to moves by the Monroe County Education Foundation.

“Take Stock in Children is expanding in Monroe County,” said Bryan Green, president of the Monroe County Education Foundation (MCEF). “Strengthening the alliance with the Florida Prepaid College Foundation has been an objective, and it has come to fruition.”

The immediate result will be the availability of 50 additional four-year college scholarships, said Chuck LicisMasson, executive director of the Monroe County Education Foundation and the Take Stock in Children Monroe program, which will be accepting applications until June 30.

The household income threshold levels are being raised, enabling more students to be eligible. “The Florida Prepaid College Foundation recognized the unique economic challenges for low-income households in Monroe,” LicisMasson explained. The new eligibility levels are expanded to household annual incomes up to $60,000 for a family of four.

Eligible students currently in grades six through 10 are encouraged to apply. “Priority will be given to high-achieving students with limited financial resources available for college expenses,” Licis-Masson said.

“The usual requirements for Take Stock applicants will apply, including family tax returns for the last three years. All enrollees will be required to have a non-family mentor who will guide them once a week.”

“Our agreement with the Florida Prepaid College Foundation provides a 1:1 match for all local donations.” Green said, “About $20,000 of local funding will be needed to purchase the contract for each student to cover tuition and fees for four years in any of Florida’s 12 universities and 28 colleges.

Florida Prepaid has promised to match whatever we do locally; so the sky’s the limit.”

“We will work hard in April, May and June to raise the funds and identify the eligible students so this expansion will impact the greatest number of Monroe’s students on the verge of launching their higher education plans,” Licis-Masson said.

John Padget, president emeritus of MCEF, Key West education activist and philanthropist, joined Superintendent Theresa Axford in celebrating the expansion of Take Stock.

“Take Stock has proven itself over 20 years, and we are thrilled with these expansion plans,” Padget and Axford said.

Take Stock in Children is the flagship program of the Monroe County Education Foundation. Nearly 800 scholarships have been granted to Monroe County students since 2000. More than 90% of those students have earned a college degree or career certificate — well above the national average.

For additional information or to access the financial application, visit monroecountyedfound.com/eligibility or contact the Take Stock in Children office at 305-293-1546.

— Contributed

For only the second time in the race’s history, it will be run from west to east across the 7 Mile Bridge. Also, no spectators will be allowed. WEEKLY FILE PHOTO

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ark your calendars for Saturday, April 17.

That’s the day of the 40th annual 7 Mile Bridge Run. Two important notes on that: that portion of U.S.1 will be closed to vehicular traffic from 6 to 9 a.m. And, for only the second time in its 40-year history, the race will be run from west to east.

Only those who were registered for the postponed 2020 race were eligible for this year’s registration and race officials are expecting about 1,000 runners. Limited parking will be available at Knights Key, beginning at 4:30 a.m., and runners will then be bused to the start line on the west side of the bridge in buses filled to half capacity.

Runners coming from the Lower Keys may be dropped off at the turn lane into Veteran’s Park, located on the oceanside of the west end of the bridge. There is no parking or spectator viewing area available on either side of the bridge.

Runners enjoying stays at Isla Bella, Faro Blanco, Marriott Blue Waters or Tranquility Bay are

encouraged to walk to the parking area on Knights Key where buses will be waiting to take them to the start line. The last bus to leave Knights Key for the start line will be sent at 5:45 a.m.

Racers begin running the span at 6:45 a.m. at the west end of the bridge in waves of 10 socially-distanced masked runners and have roughly 80 minutes to cross the bridge before straggler buses pick up any who may not be finishing within the allotted time. The 7 Mile Bridge will reopen promptly at 9 a.m.

Packet/bib/shirt pickup is on Friday, April 16, at Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club in Marathon from noon to 8 p.m. Pickup will be done by drive-through and runners will be asked to wear masks, practice social distancing, and stay in their vehicles.

The proceeds of the event benefit Middle Keys youth at the Marathon schools with an emphasis on athletics and well-care.

— Weekly staff report

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A busy bee. JO MARY/Luky Brit

Nature, sunset, Coco Plum Beach. DAN EIDSMOE/Contributed

Crystal clear conditions at Alligator Reef Light. CAITLYN MARIE/ Contributed

Railroad vine at Long Key State Park.

MATT HOWELL/Contributed Nothing prettier than a Florida sunset. DAVID BINDER/Contributed

Snail on Panama orange in our Key West ‘yard.’ LAURA KNIGHT/Contributed

What can I say, I give in easily to this kind of ‘pier pressure.’ JESSE KOBLENTZ/Love & Light Photography

Life On The Rock - a Sunday Funday snorkel at Fort Zachary State Park.

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Now I know why the chicken crossed the road… CINDY FOXX/Contributed

A full moon in the Keys sky.

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WHAT A COLORFUL WORLD

HOBBS’ ART MATCHES PERSONALITY

K

ey West artist Pam Hobbs’ work is as colorful and fun as her bubbly personality.

Imagine the most whimsical of poems by Shel Silverstein mixed into an illustrative world from the mind of Dr. Seuss himself. Now add a splash of the most vibrant colors and patterns you can imagine with the chroma (vivid) oil paints.

Personally, I cannot even talk to Hobbs without smiling and I can’t look at a single one of her paintings without this same level of joy. I find myself wanting to jump inside one of her paintings for a little nap on the beach or perhaps just for a tropical mixed drink.

Hobbs is a fixture around Key West, and her paintings are found on almost every corner. As unbelievable as it seems, she is not a born-andraised Conch. Hobbs is originally from New Jersey, later moving to Kansas before making a “short visit to Key West.” Four decades later, her little visit to the island continues but now she is as much a local as anyone in Old Town.

Hobbs began her artistic career studying crafts, fabrics and weaving, but later drew on the colors of the tropics to evolve into painting. Her subjects range from landscapes to local architecture, a common choice for artists here in the Keys.

What is unusual, however, is the way she depicts everything from the sky to palm trees, Old Town shotgun houses to even recognizable Key West mansions and landmarks. Her style is bold, free and radiates happiness.

Hobbs’ work is on display in Key West at Guild Hall Gallery on Duval Street, Art on Duval, Key West Art Center on Front Street, and 7 Artists Gallery on Simonton Street. Hobbs works her magic in her studio at The Studios of Key West on Eaton Street, where she regularly welcomes guests. You can also visit her online at pamhobbs.com.

The cost of her artwork ranges from very reasonably priced prints ($50 or less) to originals that sell for several hundred dollars and larger originals fetching thousands. Most of Hobbs’ art (both canvas prints and originals) is accentuated by her one-ofa-kind, hand-painted frames.

Here’s my recommendation: If you’re in Key West, grab that slice of Key lime pie, soak up a sunset at Mallory Square and then take home a painting by Pam Hobbs as the perfect souvenir.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Miro Health located at 500 Burton Street, Tavernier, FL 33070, intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Shenly Glenn Publish: April 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Island Bay Resorts Florida, located at 92530 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070, intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

LEGAL NOTICES By: Motor Holdings-Florida, LLC a Nevada limited liability company Publish: April 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Top Form Solutions, located at 92410 Overseas Highway, Suite 6, Tavernier, FL 33070, intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Onshore Therapy, PLC 92410 Overseas Highway, Suite 6 Tavernier, FL 33070 Publish: April 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Silver Tide Charters, located at 27 Barcelona Drive, Key West, FL 33040, intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Silver Tide LLC, Bryson Shaaber, Manager Publish: April 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Islamorada Law, located at 99530 Overseas Highway, Suite 2,

ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 5:30 P.M., the Local Planning Agency of Islamorada, Village of Islands will hold a public hearing at Founders Park Community Center located at 87000 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida and via Communications Media Technology. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69 and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) social distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the April 12, 2021 Local Planning Agency Meeting will also be conducted utilizing Communication Media Technology (CMT) via a Zoom video conferencing application. For additional information regarding options for viewing the meeting and participation through public comment please contact the Village Clerk at 305-664-6412 or via email at clerk@islamorada.fl.us.

The purpose of the public hearing is to consider the following items: AN ORDINANCE OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; AMENDING ARTICLE V “SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT USE AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS”, DIVISION 6 “LANDSCAPE STANDARDS”, SECTION 30-815 TO SPECIFICALLY AMEND AND ADD BUFFERYARD STANDARDS RELATING TO DRIVEWAYS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL CODE PROVISIONS AND ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE UPON APPROVAL OF THIS ORDINANCE BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. AN ORDINANCE OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 34 “NATURAL RESOURCES,” ARTICLE II “WATER CONSERVATION” SECTION 34-31 “PURPOSE” SECTION 34-33 “DEFINITIONS” SECTION 34-34 “HOURS OF IRRIGATION; AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEMS” SECTION 34-35 “PROHIBITIONS” SECTION 34-36 “EXEMPTIONS” OF THE VILLAGE CODE TO REVISE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL CODE PROVISIONS AND ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE UPON THE APPROVAL OF THIS ORDINANCE BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. A copy of the items may be reviewed at the Village Administrative Center and Public Safety Headquarters, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida.

Affected parties may appear at the public hearing via the Zoom video conferencing tool for the public hearing, be heard and submit evidence with respect to the application.

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, anyone wishing to appeal any decision made by the Islamorada Village Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, prepared by a court reporter at the appellant’s expense; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

ADA Assistance: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the office of the Village ADA Coordinator at (305) 664-6448 (TTY 664-8890) at least three days prior thereto.

Two or more committee members from various committees may be present at this meeting.

Ty Harris Development Services Director

LEGAL NOTICES Key Largo, FL 33037, intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: AV LAW PLLC Publish: April 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Wheaton’s Service Center, located at 101500 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037, intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Key Largo Service Center, Inc Publish: April 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Wheaton’s Towing, located at 101500 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037, intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Key Largo Towing, Inc Publish: April 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Wheatons Towing gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 04/23/2021, 10:00 am at 101500 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes.

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

2C4RDGCG1CR218939 2012 DODGE JTHHP5BC8G5004974 2016 LEXUS Publish: April 8 & 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Florida Keys Council of the Arts Notice of Upcoming Meetings The Florida Keys Council of the Arts will hold the following meetings and workshops via Communications Media Technology using a ZOOM webinar platform. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public input will be: JOIN ZOOM via the Zoom app and use each meeting ID and password listed.

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

Questions, or to RSVP, please email Liz Young at director@ keysarts.com Grant Committee Meeting Apr 9, 2021 1:00 PM Join Zoom: Meeting ID: 860 3045 5997 Passcode: 422893 Cultural Umbrella Application Workshops Apr 14, 2021 11:00 AM Join Zoom: Meeting ID: 880 1829 5790 Passcode: 984645 Apr 15, 2021 1:00 PM Join Zoom: Meeting ID: 897 2351 7007 Passcode: 124487 Art in Public Places Committee Meeting Apr 20, 2021 4:00 PM Join Zoom: Meeting ID: 892 1755 6508 Passcode: 136533 Executive Committee Meeting Apr 29, 2021 2:00 PM Join Zoom: Meeting ID: 815 6751 7607 Passcode: 368332 Publish: April 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Monroe County Tourist Development Council will convene on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Marathon Government Center.

Public Participation will be via Communications Media

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Technology (“CMT”) using a Zoom webinar platform.

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

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/81001142268 Meeting ID: 810 0114 2268 One tap mobile +13017158592,,81001142268# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,81001142268# US (Chicago) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at PaciniMaxine@monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m.

– 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on April 23, 2021 The Visit Florida Keys Corporation will also convene during this meeting.

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

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

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subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB or otherwise be rejected or undeliverable to OMB-BIDS@ monroecounty-fl.gov, in advance of the bid opening, please email: omb-purchasing@ monroecounty-fl.gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on May 20, 2021. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 450 932 6156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,,4509326156# US (New York) +16699006833,,4509326156# US (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Publish: April 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB or otherwise be rejected or undeliverable to OMB-BIDS@ monroecounty-fl.gov, in advance of the bid opening, please email: omb-purchasing@ monroecounty-fl.gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected. Bid deposits of 10% of the bid must be mailed to Monroe County Purchasing Office, 1100 Simonton Street, Room 2-213, Key West, Florida prior to the bid opening.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on April 22, 2021. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,,4509326156# US (New York) +16699006833,,4509326156# US (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Publish: April 1 & 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: MONROE COUNTY ART IN PUBLIC PLACES-PLANTATION KEY COURTHOUSE AND DETENTION CENTER MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar by Onvia at www. demandstar.com OR www. monroecountybids.com. The Public Record is available upon request.In response to Covid-19, the Monroe County Purchasing Department has implemented a new electronic process for reviewing and opening sealed bids. Monroe County is committed to continuing to receive and process competitive solicitations while maintaining the health and safety of our employees and those who attend bid openings. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/ physically delivered bids/ proposal/responses WILL NOT be accepted.

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00 P.M. on May 20, 2021. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: Monroe County Art in Public Places- Request for Proposals Plantation Key Courthouse & Detention Center 05/20/2021 Files that do not contain this

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed bids for the following: THE SALE OF THREE (3) COUNTYOWNED NON-CONSERVATION DENSITY-REDUCTION LOTS ON DUCK KEY WITH A DEED RESTRICTION PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF HABITABLE SPACE MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices.

Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar by Onvia at www.demandstar.com OR www.monroecountybids. com. The Public Record is available upon request. More information may be found at www.monroecounty-fl.gov/ duckkeybids.

In response to Covid-19, the Monroe County Purchasing Department has implemented a new electronic process for reviewing and opening sealed bids. Monroe County is committed to continuing to receive and process competitive solicitations while maintaining the health and safety of our employees and those who attend bid openings. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/ physically delivered bids/ proposal/responses WILL NOT be accepted.

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00 P.M. on April 22, 2021. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: Sale of 3 County-Owned Density-Reduction Duck Key Lots 04/22/2021 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-31-M DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN V. KORNETTI Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of John V. Kornetti, deceased, whose date of death was March 8, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: April 8, 2021.

Personal Representative: John A. Kornetti 550 109th Street Gulf Marathon, Florida 33050 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw. com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: April 8 & 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 20-CP-000170-K IN RE: ESTATE OF LUCAS C OVERCAST, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Lucas C Overcast, deceased, whose date of death was April 22, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. The names and address of the Curator of the Estate is set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: April 8, 2021.

Curator for the Estate of Lucas C Overcast: Justin Stivers E-mail Addresses: service@probatefirm.com josh@probatefirm.com Florida Bar No. 109585 The Probate Law Firm 1395 Brickell Avenue, Suite 800 Miami, FL 33131 Telephone: 305-456-3255 Publish: April 8 & 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-28-M DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF PHILIP SPIEGEL aka PHILLIP SPIEGEL aka PHILIP M. SPIEGEL aka PHILIP MORTON SPIEGEL BRODY, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Philip Spiegel aka Phillip Spiegel aka Philip M. Spiegel aka Philip Morton Spiegel Brody, deceased, whose date of death was April 11, 1992, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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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. HENCE, NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING ELSE IN THIS NOTICE, ALL CLAIMS FILED IN THIS ESTATE WILL BE BARRED SINCE MORE THAN TWO YEARS HAVE ELAPSED AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH. The date of first publication of this notice is: April 1, 2021.

Personal Representative: Richard E. Warner 12221 Overseas Highway Marathon, Florida 33050 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw. com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: April 1 & 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

this notice is: April 1, 2021.

Ancillary Personal Representative: Robert N. Thompson, Jr. 12226 Wayside Road Indianapolis, IN 46256 Attorney for Ancillary Personal Representative: Anthony A. Velardi, Esq. Florida Bar No. 113917 Patricia Gessel, Esq. Florida Bar No. 84328 Patricia Gessel, PL 99530 Overseas Hwy., Suite 2 Key Largo, FL 33037 Tel: (305) 453-5277 Fax: (305) 453-4985 E-Mail: anthony@keylargolaw. com & alonso.at12@aol.com Publish: April 1 & 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA By: Mary Etienne Deputy Clerk U.S. District Courts Publish: April 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 19-CA-000597-K DIVISION: CIVIL JUDGE TIMOTHY KOENIG Windward Pointe II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Plaintiff, vs.

Jannielisa Abreu, et al.

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE AS TO COUNT(S) COUNT I Notice is hereby given that on May 3, 2021 at 11:00AM, 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 5711, Week 17, Even Year Biennial Windward Pointe Condominium, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”). (Contract No.: 2-17897) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

The sale is being held pursuant to the Order to Reschedule filed February 25, 2021, in Civil Case No. 19-CA-000597-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida.

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 5TH day of March, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: April 8 & 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: PROBATE FILE NO.: 21-CP-000022-P IN RE: ESTATE OF R. N. THOMPSON A/K/A ROBERT NILE THOMPSON, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of R. N. Thompson a/k/a Robert Nile Thompson, deceased, whose date of death was June 5, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Hwy., Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA KEY WEST DIVISION IN ADMIRALTY CASE NO. 21-cv-10007-JEM IN THE MATTER OF: THE COMPLAINT OF KEY WEST JETSKI, INC. AS OWNER OF THE YAMAHA PERSONAL WATERCRAFT (HULL ID# YAMA2116I920) ITS ENGINES, TACKLE, APPURTENANCES, EQUIPMENT, ETC. IN A CAUSE FOR EXONTERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, Petitioner.

MONITION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: THE MARSHALL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA: WHEREAS, a Complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, on the 13th day of January, 2021 by the Petitioners, KEY WEST JETSKI, INC., as owners of a Yamaha Pleasure Watercraft bearing the Hull Identification Number YAMA2116I920, have filed a Complaint pursuant to Title 46, United States Code, Sections 30501-30502, claiming the right to Exoneration From or Limitation of Liability for all claims allegedly resulting from an accident which occurred on or about July 14, 2020 in the navigable waterways of Key West, Florida, as more fully set forth in the Complaint. For those reasons and causes set forth in the Complaint, Petitioners pray for the issuance of a Monition and Injunction, and that all persons or corporations claiming for any and all loss, damage, injury or destruction caused by or resulting from the incident set forth in the Complaint be cited to appear and file their respective claims with the Clerk of this Court, and to make due process thereof and citing them to file their answers to the Complaint and all proceedings to be had, and if it shall appear that Petitioner is not liable for any loss, damage, destruction or injury, it may be so finally decreed by this Court; YOU ARE THEREFORE COMMANDED TO CITE ALL PERSONS OR CORPORATIONS in respect to which Petitioner seeks limitation to file respective claims with the Clerk of this Court and to serve on or to mail to the attorneys for Petitioners, Campbell Johnston Clark, LLP, 2600 Douglas Road, Suite 508, Coral Gables, FL 33134, copies thereof on or before the 3rd day of May 2021, and citing such claimants to appear and answer the Complaint herein on or before the last named day or within such further time as the Court may grant, and once completed to then make return to the Court together with this Writ.

Dated at Miami, Florida on this 23rd day of March, 2021.

Angela E. Noble

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA KEY WEST DIVISION IN ADMIRALTY CASE NO. 21-cv-10018-JEM IN THE MATTER OF: THE COMPLAINT OF KEY WEST JETSKI, INC. AS OWNER OF THE YAMAHA PERSONAL WATERCRAFT (HULL ID# YAMA2116I920) ITS ENGINES, TACKLE, APPURTENANCES, EQUIPMENT, ETC. IN A CAUSE FOR EXONTERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, Petitioner.

MONITION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: THE MARSHALL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA: WHEREAS, a Complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, on the 3rd day of February, 2021 by the Petitioners, KEY WEST JETSKI, INC., as owners of a Yamaha Pleasure Watercraft bearing the Hull Identification Number YAMA2116I920, have filed a Complaint pursuant to Title 46, United States Code, Sections 30501-30502, claiming the right to Exoneration From or Limitation of Liability for all claims allegedly resulting from an accident which occurred on or about June 28, 2020 in the navigable waterways of Key West, Florida, as more fully set forth in the Complaint. For those reasons and causes set forth in the Complaint, Petitioners pray for the issuance of a Monition and Injunction, and that all persons or corporations claiming for any and all loss, damage, injury or destruction caused by or resulting from the incident set forth in the Complaint be cited to appear and file their respective claims with the Clerk of this Court, and to make due process thereof and citing them to file their answers to the Complaint and all proceedings to be had, and if it shall appear that Petitioner is not liable for any loss, damage, destruction or injury, it may be so finally decreed by this Court; YOU ARE THEREFORE COMMANDED TO CITE ALL PERSONS OR CORPORATIONS in respect to which Petitioner seeks limitation to file respective claims with the Clerk of this Court and to serve on or to mail to the attorneys for Petitioners, Campbell Johnston Clark, LLP, 2600 Douglas Road, Suite 508, Coral Gables, FL 33134, copies thereof on or before the 3rd day of May 2021, and citing such claimants to appear and answer the Complaint herein on or before the last named day or within such further time as the Court may grant, and once completed to then make return to the Court together with this Writ.

Dated at Miami, Florida on this 23rd day of March, 2021.

Angela E. Noble UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA By: Philip Curtis Deputy Clerk Publish: April 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2021-01 Notice is hereby given that VINMAS HOLDINGS, LLC VINMAS HOLDINGS, LLC holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2018/1686 Alt Key No: 1632848 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2018 RE: 00513540-000000 Description of Property: BK 3 LT 5 PARADISE POINT PB316 KEY LARGO G69-167 OR750937D/C (CASE #83-1136) OR9322011/2012PR OR933 Name in which assessed: MCDOWELL TREVA ALBERT WILLIAM SUTTON RICHARD MURRAY KATHRYN GIBBS ODA JANE All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: May 19th, 2021 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 1st day of March 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2021-02 Notice is hereby given that VINMAS HOLDINGS, LLC VINMAS HOLDINGS, LLC holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2018/1685 Alt Key No: 1632821 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2018 RE: 00513520-000000 Description of Property: BK 3 LT 3 PARADISE POINT PB316 KEY LARGO OR75-278 Name in which assessed: MCNELLY ELWOOD W MCNELLY CATHERINE W All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: May 19th, 2021 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 1st day of March 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2018/1453 Alt Key No: 1563005 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2018 RE: 00459470-000000 Description of Property: BK 4 LT 4 KEY LARGO TRAILER VILLAGE KEY LARGO PB4-43 OR627-854 OR981-1203P/R OR998-804AFF OR998-805D/C OR998-802/03 OR1525-1327 OR1667-159 OR1667-160 OR2537-1180 along with MOBILE HOME: TITLE NUMBER: 1170962 YEAR: 1962 VEHICLE NUMBER: 50101494 Name in which assessed: GARCIA MAURICO GARCIA DEISY All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: May 19th, 2021 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 1st day of March 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2021-03 Notice is hereby given that FCAP AS CUSTODIAN FOR FTCFIMT, LLC FL TAX CERT FUND I MUNI TAX, LLC holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2018/1637 Alt Key No: 1619477 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2018 RE: 00501610-000000 Description of Property: BK 2 LT 10 KEY LARGO BEACH PB2-149 KEY LARGO OR543867 OR719-764/65 OR894-28 OR1023-293 OR1583-1100 OR1583-1101/02 OR2270829/30 OR2541-2005/09C/T OR2584-702/03 OR2725-561 OR2725-562 OR2858-574/75 OR2976-1153 Name in which assessed: GARCIA DOMINGA All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: May 19th, 2021 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 1st day of March 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2021-06 Notice is hereby given that MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2018/573 Alt Key No: 1202738 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2018 RE: 00157130-000000 Description of Property: BK 3 LT 22 AND 23 GULFREST PARK PB4-119 BIG COPPITT KEY OR506-803 OR764-1599 OR1070-342D/C OR25721558D/C OR2583-704 OR26081013/14 along with MOBILE HOME: TITLE NUMBER: 3648224 VEHICLE NUMBER: MF2979C YEAR: 1969 Name in which assessed: BUIRLEY ANITA LYNN BUIRLEY KENNTH All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: May 19th, 2021 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 1st day of March 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2021-05 Notice is hereby given that MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK

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SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORID CASE NO: 14-CA-000074-M SABADELL UNITED BANK,

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N.A., Plaintiff, v.

G. BEN THOMPSON; D.A.N. JOINT VENTURES III, LP; MONROE COUNTY; FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA; SUNTRUST BANK, Defendants.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION Plaintiff holds a lien for the total sum superior to all claims or estates of defendants G. BEN THOMPSON; D.A.N. JOINT VENTURES III, LP; MONROE COUNTY; FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA; SUNTRUST BANK, on the following described property located in Monroe County, Florida and described as: Parcel 1 Lots 4 and 5, Block 12, KEY COLONY SUBDIVISION NO. 4, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 23, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

Parcel 2 All that land lying Northerly of and adjacent to Lots 4 & 5, Block 12, Key Colony Subdivision No. 4, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 23, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida being within the waterward boundary line described below: DESCRIPTION OF THE WATERWARD BOUNDARY LINE AS OF JULY 1, 1975, SAID LINE LYING ON AND ADJACENT TO FLORIDA BAY AND NORTHERLY OF LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 12, "KEY COLONY SUBDIVISION NO. 4", A SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 23, MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PUBLIC RECORDS, IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 66 SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST, KEY VACA, CITY OF MARATHON AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE CENTERLINE INTERSECTION OF MARGARET AVENUE (ALSO KNOWN AS 113th STREET) AND VIRGINIA ROAD (ALSO KNOWN AS 6th AVENUE, GULF), AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, BEAR SOUTH 77 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST (BEARING BASIS FOR THIS DESCRIPTION), ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF VIRGINIA ROAD, FOR A DISTANCE OF 250 FEET, TO THE INTERSECTION OF SAID CENTERLINE WITH THE SOUTHERLY PROLONGATION OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 4; THENCE BEAR NORTH 12 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY PROLONGATION AND ALONG THE SAID EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 4, FOR A DISTANCE OF 99.96 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE INTERSECTION OF SAID LINE WITH THE MEAN HIGH WATER LINE OF SAID FLORIDA BAY AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE BOUNDARY LINE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED; FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, BEAR ALONG SAID MEAN HIGH WATER LINE ON THE FOLLOWING (73) COURSES, L1 SOUTH 78 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 0.59 FEET; L2 NORTH 40 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 10.06 FEET; L3 NORTH 10 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 9.26 FEET; L4 NORTH 15 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 34 Parcel 1 Lots 4 and 5, Block 12, KEY COLONY SUBDIVISION NO. 4, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 23, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

Parcel 2 All that land lying Northerly of and adjacent to Lots 4 & 5, Block 12, Key Colony Subdivision No. 4, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 23, of the Public Records of

Monroe County, Florida being within the waterward boundary line described below: DESCRIPTION OF THE WATERWARD BOUNDARY LINE AS OF JULY 1, 1975, SAID LINE LYING ON AND ADJACENT TO FLORIDA BAY AND NORTHERLY OF LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 12, "KEY COLONY SUBDIVISION NO. 4", A SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 23, MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PUBLIC RECORDS, IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 66 SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST, KEY VACA, CITY OF MARATHON AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE CENTERLINE INTERSECTION OF MARGARET AVENUE (ALSO KNOWN AS 113th STREET) AND VIRGINIA ROAD (ALSO KNOWN AS 6th AVENUE, GULF), AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, BEAR SOUTH 77 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST (BEARING BASIS FOR THIS DESCRIPTION), ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF VIRGINIA ROAD, FOR A DISTANCE OF 250 FEET, TO THE INTERSECTION OF SAID CENTERLINE WITH THE SOUTHERLY PROLONGATION OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 4; THENCE BEAR NORTH 12 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY PROLONGATION AND ALONG THE SAID EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 4, FOR A DISTANCE OF 99.96 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE INTERSECTION OF SAID LINE WITH THE MEAN HIGH WATER LINE OF SAID FLORIDA BAY AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE BOUNDARY LINE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED; FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, BEAR ALONG SAID MEAN HIGH WATER LINE ON THE FOLLOWING (73) COURSES, L1 SOUTH 78 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 0.59 FEET; L2 NORTH 40 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 10.06 FEET; L3 NORTH 10 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 9.26 FEET; L4 NORTH 15 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 34 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 6.18 FEET; L5 NORTH 59 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 19 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 32.47 FEET; L6 NORTH 57 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 21.84 FEET; L7 NORTH 27 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 8.26 FEET; L8 NORTH 32 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 24 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 8.18 FEET; L9 NORTH 16 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 01 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 18.68 FEET; L10 NORTH 12 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 13.39 FEET; L11 NORTH 15 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 37 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 29.88 FEET; L12 NORTH 18 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 18.73 FEET; L13 NORTH 09 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 42.49 FEET; L14 NORTH 15 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 38.82 FEET; L15 NORTH 01 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST, FORA DISTANCE OF 15.99 FEET; L16 NORTH 30 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 43.79 FEET; L17 NORTH 49 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 26.63 FEET; L18 NORTH 69 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 41.10 FEET; L19 NORTH 85 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 19 SECONDS WEST, FORA DISTANCE OF 53.07 FEET; L20 NORTH 36 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 61.02 FEET; L21 SOUTH 78 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 27.61 FEET;

L22 SOUTH 27 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 20.98 FEET; L23 NORTH 78 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 9.79 FEET; L24 NORTH 49 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 47 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 6.74 FEET; L25 NORTH 75 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 54 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 12.26 FEET; L26 NORTH 88 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 29.39 FEET; L27 SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 39.85 FEET; L28 SOUTH 79 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 08 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 31.78 FEET; L29 SOUTH 71 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 47.75 FEET; L30 SOUTH 50 DEGREES 04 MINUTES OS SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 21.17 FEET; L31 SOUTH 42 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 24.70 FEET; L32 SOUTH 20 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 35.92 FEET; L33 SOUTH 16 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 65.86 FEET; L34 SOUTH 03 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 22 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 13.64 FEET; L35 SOUTH 06 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 47 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 21.10 FEET; L36 SOUTH 02 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 23 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 16.54 FEET; L37 SOUTH 45 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 21.15 FEET; L38 SOUTH 63 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST, FORA DISTANCE OF 19.28 FEET; L39 SOUTH 78 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST, FORA DISTANCE OF 41.11 FEET; L40 SOUTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 31.82 FEET; L41 NORTH 79 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 22.87 FEET; L42 NORTH 13 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 01 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 28.69 FEET; L43 NORTH 05 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 16.81 FEET; L44 NORTH 23 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 15.21 FEET; L45 NORTH 09 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 14.99 FEET; L46 NORTH 21 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 34 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 8.04 FEET; L47 NORTH 08 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 15.64 FEET; L48 NORTH 20 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 30.31 FEET; L49 NORTH 74 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 3.19 FEET; L50 NORTH 72 DEGREES 16S 56 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 4.93 FEET; L51 NORTH 16 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 49 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 14.33 FEET; L52 SOUTH 79 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 5.00 FEET; L53 SOUTH 61 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 10.77 FEET; L54 SOUTH 03 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 11.67 FEET; L55 SOUTH 35 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 7.77 FEET; L56 SOUTH 13 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 32.31 FEET; L57 SOUTH 09 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 3.27 FEET L58 SOUTH 23 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 9.36 FEET; L59 SOUTH 13 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 26 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 24.86 FEET; L60 SOUTH 07 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 12.32 FEET; L61 SOUTH 56 DEGREES 35

MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 2.30 FEET; L62 SOUTH 13 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 7.01 FEET; L63 SOUTH 30 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 3.74 FEET; L64 SOUTH 14 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, FORA DISTANCE OF 32.19 FEET; THENCE ALONG A CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 5.32, AND A DELTA ANGLE OF 87 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 09 SECONDS, DEFLECTING TO THE LEFT, FOR AN ARC LENGTH OF 8.13, WITH A CHORD WHICH BEARS L65 SOUTH 21 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 7.36'; L66 SOUTH 63 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 44.35 FEET; L67 SOUTH 38 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 56 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 32.27 FEET; L68 SOUTH 04 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 12 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 3.22 FEET; L69 NORTH 89 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 6.94 FEET; L70 SOUTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 0.84 FEET; L71 SOUTH 47 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 1.73 FEET; L72 NORTH 88 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 4.59 FEET; L73 SOUTH 01 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 20.57 FEET; TO THE INTERSECTION OF SAID MEAN HIGH WATER LINE WITH THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF AN EXISTING BOAT BASIN, NEAR THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID LOT 5, AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, SAID INTERSECTION BEING THE POINT OF TERMINUS OF THIS DESCRIPTION. SAID POINT OF TERMINUS BEING SOUTH 88 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 306.76 FEET, FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Also being described as all of that property conveyed to the Mortgagor in a Warranty Deed recorded in Official Records Book 1953, Page 986, and in a Quit Claim Deed recorded in Offcial Records Book 2492, Page 1393, Public Records of Monroe County.

Official Records Book 2107, Page 1169, et seq., as further amended by that certain Fourth Amendment to Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 2321, Page 1671, et seq., all of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida and all amendments and exhibits thereto.

Unit Number: Annual Use Period: 102 13, 18, 27, 35, 39, 47 106 15, 17, 21, 22, 24, 27, 37, 44, 51 107 06, 14, 15, 20, 24, 30, 34, 35, 37 108 05, 08, 23, 35 109 02, 27, 28, 29, 36, 51 110 15, 34, 39, 41 112 15, 48, 52 113 05, 34, 40, 51, 52 114 13, 18, 25, 27, 41, 47 115 20, 28, 31, 45, 51 206 06, 22, 26, 27, 39, 52 207 50 208 01, 45, 50 209 37, 48 211 05, 42, 52 212 17, 20 213 03, 15, 20, 45 214 01, 05, 06, 19, 39, 44 215 03, 12 217 23, 38 218 21, 28 219 25 220 07, 39, 44, 50 221 17, 19, 44 222 44, 51 223 18, 22, 27, 44, 51 224 16, 34 225 14, 15, 20, 29, 33, 50 TO: Unit Owner(s) Last Known Address Annual Timeshare Use Period(s): Amount due: Eugene E Costella 7A Dove Court Croton on Hudson, NY 10520 223-18 $5,596.02 with a per diem amount of $2.76 from December 1, 2020 Sally Hill Henderson 10130 Falls Road Potomac, MD 20854 223-51 $5,596.02 with a per diem amount of $2.76 from December 1, 2020 Betty C Smith 514 West Liberty Avenue Covington, TN 38019 223-27 $5,483.64 with a per diem amount of $2.70 from December 1, 2020 Daniel W Brown and Beatrice L Brown 628 E Bay Avenue Barnegat, NJ 08050 224-16 $5,483.64 with a per diem amount of $2.70 from December 1, 2020 Robert V Waite and L. Roy Custer 2401 E Jolly Road, Apt 3 Lansing, MI 48910 225-50 $5,483.64 with a per diem amount of $2.70 from December 1, 2020 William J Watson and Theresa M Watson 2665 Greenstone Blvd, Apt #814 Auburn Hills, MI 48326 225-33 $5,483.64 with a per diem amount of $2.70 from December 1, 2020 Thomas B Mills and Carol Ann Gregory Mills

1507 E Sugar Mountain Road Bushkill, PA 18324 225-20 $5,483.64 Peter Leuthold and Joyce K Cunningham 2072 Halycon Blvd Montgomery, AL 36117 114-27 $5,435.47 with a per diem amount of $2.68 from December 1, 2020 Connie Harris 216 Montreal Circle Birmingham, AL 35211 114-25 $5,435.47 with a per diem amount of $2.68 from December 1, 2020 Timothy J Mobley 7740 Goldenrod Brighton, MI 48116 206-39 $5,435.47 with a per diem amount of $2.68 from December 1, 2020 Robert W Cabo and Sophie C Cabo 8 Sander Court Middle Island, NY 11953 206-06 $5,435.47 Johnny L Ilis and Dorette A Ilis 8218 Squires Place Drive Houston, TX 77083 206-26 $5435.47 with a per diem amount of $2.68 from December 1, 2020 214-39 $5,435.47 with a per diem amount of $2.68 from December 1, 2020 Steven M Hill and Lynn C Hill 13731 Helen Benson Blvd Davidson, NC 28036 208-45 $5,435.47 with a per diem amount of $2.68 from December 1, 2020 Rana Unger 3716 State Route 22 SE Washington Court House, OH 43160 212-20 $5,435.47 with a per diem amount of $2.68 from December 1, 2020 Jerome Blackmore and Julia Blackmore 1384 High Noon Drive Windsor, ON N9G 3B6 Canada 213-45 $5,435.47 James D Elsesser and Sharon L Elsesser 171 Beacon Street Carrabelle, FL 32322 217-23 $5,435.47 with a per diem amount of $2.68 from December 1, 2020 Joel Destefano and Diane Destefano 283 Cardiff Court, Unit D Ridge, NY 11961 218-21 $5,435.47 with a per diem amount of $2.68 from December 1, 2020 John W Detwiler and Jean L Detwiler 195 Azalea Circle Limerick, PA 19468 219-25 $5,435.47 with a per diem amount of $2.68 from December 1, 2020 Robert M Randolph 4405 S Sandusky Avenue Tulsa, OK 74135 221-19 $5,435.47 with a per diem amount of $2.68 from December 1, 2020 Tracy Kapacs 1806 Dickson Avenue Scranton, PA 18509 224-34 $5,435.47 with a per diem amount of $2.68 from December 1, 2020 Charles D Calhoun and Mary S Calhoun 200 Etowah Ridge Trail SE Cartersville, GA 30120 225-14 $5,435.47 with a per diem amount of $2.68 from December 1, 2020 225-15 $5,435.47 with a per diem amount of $2.68 from December 1, 2020 Penelope Henry 47 Tuffnels Way Herts, Harpenden AL53HA United Kingdom

220-07 $5,291.20 with a per diem amount of $2.61 from December 1, 2020 Robbie A Walker and Karin T Walker 8705 Waynick Drive Raleigh, NC 27617 214-44 $5,210.92 with a per diem amount of $2.57 from December 1, 2020 Pedro A Echeverria and Maria C Echeverria Camoens Ave, Sta. Eduvigis La Trinidad, Caracas, Venezuela 1080 115-45 $5,162.80 with a per diem amount of $2.55 from December 1, 2020 Joseph E Hamilton, Jr and Emma K Hamilton 630 Light Street, Apt 735 Baltimore, MD 21230 207-50 $5,162.80 with a per diem amount of $2.55 from December 1, 2020 Joseph M Porrello and Frances R Porrello 7 Kilfoyle Avenue Fords, NJ 08863 208-50 $5,162.80 with a per diem amount of $2.55 from December 1, 2020 Anthony A Lovegrove and Josephine Lovegrove Old House Lodge, Ardingly Road West Hoathly, West Sussex RH19 4RA United Kingdom 213-03 $5,162.80 with a per diem amount of $2.55 from December 1, 2020 Michael L Dunn and Kathleen A Dunn P.O. Box 83 Chester, NY 10918 215-03 $5,162.80 with a per diem amount of $2.55 from December 1, 2020 Richard A Knepper and Cheryl L Knepper 7036 E Lake Road Erie, PA 16511 220-44 $5,162.80 with a per diem amount of $2.55 from December 1, 2020 Diane F Haberkorn 8344 S Ingleside Avenue Chicago, IL 60619 222-44 $5,162.80 with a per diem amount of $2.55 from December 1, 2020 Ted A Brooks and E. Thomas Merryweather, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of W. Henry Thomas and Lisa Thomas Keene P.O. Box 253 Cambridge, MD 21613 217-38 $5,148.89 with a per diem amount of $2.55 from December 1, 2020 Manfred Heinrich and Yasmin Heinrich Gudailu 2000, Royal Garden Townhouse, House No. 41 Shanghai, China 206-22 $5,066.49 with a per diem amount of $2.50 from December 1, 2020 Wilbur L Hunter and Gladys B Hunter 7505 River Road 10C Newport News, VA 23607 218-28 $5,002.36 with a per diem amount of $2.47 from December 1, 2020 John M Santiago and Martha B Santiago 10713 El Toro Drive Riverview, FL 33569 220-50 $5002.36 with a per diem amount of $2.47 from December 1, 2020 Scott T Brady 425 Tralee Court Statham, GA 30666 223-44 $5,002.36 with a per diem amount of $2.47 from December 1, 2020 Roger A Stettler and Kristine M Christenson 1824 W Summer Street Appleton, WI 54914 113-51

Publish: April 8 & 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION/ SALE FOR NON-JUDICIAL TIMESHARE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to an action for nonjudicial foreclosure of timeshare units on the Claim of Lien, which is dated January 6, 2021 and was recorded January 19, 2021, in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida in Official Records Book 3069, Page 1504 as Instrument Number 2299878, Florida, I will sell, to the highest and best bidder for cash, at COCONUT MALLORY MARINA AND RESORT Manager’s Office, 1445 S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040 on the 28th day of APRIL, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., the following described real property located in MONROE County, Florida, to-wit: Annual Timeshare Periods as set forth below in COCONUT MALLORY MARINA AND RESORT, a Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, as recorded in Official Records Book 1482, at Page 977, et seq., as amended by that certain First Amendment to Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 1492, at Page 148, et seq., as further amended by that certain Second Amendment to Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 2085, at Page 1036, et seq., as further amended by that certain Third Amendment to Declaration of Condominium recorded in

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES $4,874.04 with a per diem amount of $2.40 from December 1, 2020 Jerry Hawn 11245 Portside Drive Jacksonville, FL 32225 213-20 $4,841.88 with a per diem amount of $2.39 from December 1, 2020 214-01 $4,649.38 with a per diem amount of $2.29 from December 1, 2020 Alex La Vallee and Elizabeth Anania 3 Thomas Lane Hope Valley, RI 02832 102-13 $4,649.38 with a per diem amount of $2.29 from December 1, 2020 Geraldine M Wegner 4601 Highway 57 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54325 208-01 $4,003.84 with a per diem amount of $1.97 from December 1, 2020 Daniel K Martinez Soto 511 East San Ysidro Boulevard Unit C-185 San Ysidro, CA 92173 211-52 $4,003.84 with a per diem amount of $1.97 from December 1, 2020 Gene M Kidd and Joyce A Kidd 6913 Highland Park Drive Nashville, TN 37205 102-35 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 Mark D White and Stephanie W White 2500 Dowd Street Richmond, VA 23235 102-47 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 Shawna Jenny and Lorraine Pederson 200 Burton Road Edmonton, AB T6R 1P1 Canada 102-39 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 Denis-Kam York and Ingrid Lyndel York P.O. Box 58624 Karen Park Pretoria 0118 South Africa 106-37 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 Kathryn S Dietzel 15825 Patrick Avenue Omaha, NE 68116 106-22 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 Ronald G Brajkovich and Shirley W Brajkovich 142 Hausman Road Green Lane, PA 18054 106-15 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 Kreg N Dietzel and Nancy F Devereaux 96072 Nassau Lakes Circle Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 106-21 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 Nigel Dawson 50 Holyoake Avenue Warsley, Manchester M28 3DL United Kingdom 106-24 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 John Scott Coles and Linda Lee Dew 6349 Cook Road Swartz Creek, MI 48473 106-51 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 Harvey A Kuntz and Janice D Kuntz 31161 Woodland Way Calgary, AB T3R 1G7 Canada 107-37 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 Anthony Durham and Margaret Durham

LEGAL NOTICES P.O. Box 621 Mauldin, SC 29662 107-35 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 Paul Schely P.O. Box 71384 Los Angeles, CA 90071 107-30 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 Gary Rodney 18 Girilang Avenue Vaucluse, NSW Australia 2030 107-20 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 James Allen Watson and Linda Knotts Watson 816 Kay Street Lenoir, NC 28645 107-20 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 Norbert H King and Tanna Hopkins King 6613 12th Avenue W Bradenton, FL 34209 102-18 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 Wilfried Duenser and Margit Duenser Rennfeld 18B Kitzbuhel, Austria 6370 107-14 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 107-15 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 David J Serret and Vivian N Serret 5951 NW 151st Street #43 Miami Lakes, FL 33014 108-35 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 Ann R Ogden 92 Pindo Palm Street W Largo, FL 33770 108-23 $3,902.6 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 20207 Donald R Collins and Deloris L Collins 8327 Golden Prairie Drive Tampa, FL 33647 109-51 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 107-34 $3,573.09 with a per diem amount of $1.76 from December 1, 2020 Robert Rutten and Josee Simons Dennenstraat #19 Hamburg, 3945 Germany 109-28 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 109-29 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 Dan F McConkey and Joan E Wipperman 1025 Braithwaiter Drive, RR #6 Chemainus, BC V0R 1L4 Canada 109-02 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 Viola Rizzo and Anthony Rizzo 24 Cromwell Hill Road Monroe, NY 10950 110-34 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 Darius L Taylor, Sr 250 N 9th Street Darby, PA 19023 110-15 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 Gerald McQuirter and Wendy L Williams 9029 S Greenwood Avenue Chicago, IL 60619 112-52 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020

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Aggie Laden Polatty 1849 East 1st Avenue, Unit 202W Crestview, FL 32539 112-15 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 Frances Allen and Jeffrey Gundel 12 Charles Blvd Delmar, NY 12054-2402 113-40 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 Robert Bernier and Tammy Nave 6937 Kelvin Terrace Pensacola, FL 32503 113-05 $3,902.67 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from December 1, 2020 Clarence Beckley P.O. Box 10 St Columbans, NE 68056 108-08 $3,870.56 with a per diem amount of $1.91 from December 1, 2020 Darryl Buxton and Regan Spencer 126 Easy Street Winnipeg, MB R2N 2Y4 Canada 107-06 $3,822.46 with a per diem amount of $1.89 from December 1, 2020 Mark S Currier and Frederick S Currier 6 Glebe House London SE162EP England 109-36 $3,822.46 with a per diem amount of $1.89 from December 1, 2020 Kay Louise Bowers, as Trustee of the Wallace and Kay Bowers Family Trust Dated February 21, 2006 5900 Canyon View Drive, #203 Paradise, CA 95969 102-27 $3,816.12 with a per diem amount of $1.88 from December 1, 2020 Roma Ann Mos Potter 349 Polk Road 73 Mena, AR 71953 106-27 $3,816.12 with a per diem amount of $1.88 from December 1, 2020 James T Morris and Mary M Morris 1308 10th Street Holly Hill, FL 32117 108-50 $3,816.1 with a per diem amount of $1.88 from December 1, 20202 Paul Vernon Pardue 3029 Evans Road Apex, NC 27502 110-41 $3,816.12 with a per diem amount of $1.88 from December 1, 2020 Raymond Lawrence 2340 Shore Drive Morehead City, NC 28557-9406 112-48 $3,816.12 with a per diem amount of $1.88 from December 1, 2020 Michael K Williams and Kathy E Williams 3174 A Beecher Drive Palm Harbor, FL 34683 113-34 $3,816.12 with a per diem amount of $1.88 from December 1, 2020 Jason A Kendrick 4412 Alpharetta Street Valdosta, GA 31605 114-41 $3,816.12 with a per diem amount of $1.88 from December 1, 2020 Barbara Frazier P.O. Box 585585 Orlando, FL 32858 115-28 $3,816.12 with a per diem amount of $1.88 from December 1, 2020 Lehman D Jones 20010 Joeling Lane Marthasville, MO 63357 115-20 $3,816.12 with a per diem amount of $1.88 from December 1, 2020 Thomas A Mayo and Patricia Bardshar 623 Fairmount Drive North Port, FL 34287 209-48

$3,816.12 with a per diem amount of $1.88 from December 1, 2020 Albert Carr 6999 Kevin Court Lithonia, GA 30058 212-17 $3,816.12 with a per diem amount of $1.88 from December 1, 2020 Allen L Capron 110 East Main Street Shiremanstown, PA 17011 214/19 $3,816.12 with a per diem amount of $1.88 from December 1, 2020 Walter J Spiegelberg and Adell Joan Regal 3930 S Roosevelt Blvd, Apt 112S Key West, FL 33040-5181 220-39 $3,816.12 with a per diem amount of $1.88 from December 1, 2020 Richard T Echols, Jr and Debra Echols 13555 Birwood Detroit, MI 48238 222-51 $3,816.12 with a per diem amount of $1.88 from December 1, 2020 James A Rollins 4176 Wilhite Road Sevierville, TN 37876 109-27 $3,758.28 with a per diem amount of $1.85 from December 1, 2020 Valerie Coplen 124 Brook Court Springtown, TX 76082 110-39 $3,758.28 with a per diem amount of $1.85 from December 1, 2020 Bobby N Moran and Penny P Moran 3605 3rd Street Vero Beach, FL 32968 206-27 $3,714.30 with a per diem amount of $1.83 from December 1, 2020 William T Jackson 1263 Gondola Street Boynton Beach, FL 33426-3434 211-05 $3,714.30 with a per diem amount of $1.83 from December 1, 2020 Kenneth R Walter and Kimberly H Walter P.O. Box 1708 Naples, FL 34106 223-22 $3,714.30 with a per diem amount of $1.83 from December 1, 2020 Terri L Kilmer 2050 Jackson Court Geneva, FL 32732 211-42 $3,597.88 with a per diem amount of $1.77 from December 1, 2020 Brian J Morris C/O Natalie S Boukzam, Esq 980 N Federal Highway, #110 Boca Raton, FL 33432 215-12 $3,597.88 with a per diem amount of $1.77 from December 1, 2020 James Graves and Marilyn Caves a/k/a Marilyn Graves C/O R Bradley Skinner, Esq 160 Adventureland Drive Altoona, IA 50009 106-44 $3,485.53 with a per diem amount of $1.72 from December 1, 2020 Bryan J Bacz and Shelby J Bacz C/O Karl F Longenbach, Esq 425 West Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 115-51 $3,485.53 with a per diem amount of $1.72 from December 1, 2020 Miguel Armendariz and Laura J Armendariz 431 East 7th Street Port Clinton, OH 43452 115-31 $3,485.53 with a per diem amount of $1.72 from December 1, 2020 William D Saunders and Sandra S Saunders 1223 9th Street Huntington, WV 25701 225-29 $3,485.53 with a per diem amount of $1.72 from December 1, 2020

David R Pena and Jennifer L Willis 9595 East Thunderbird Road, #1141 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 114-13 $3,229.00 with a per diem amount of $1.59 from December 1, 2020 Alan G Morritt and Ofelia Morritt C/O Morton Thayer 1263 Riverside Avenue Somerset, MA 02726 221-17 $3,394.76 with a per diem amount of $1.67 from December 1, 2020 John M Cicero 1687 State Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32117 221-44 $3,228.72 with a per diem amount of $1.59 from December 1, 2020 Charles Kevin White 7238 Della Drive Orlando, FL 32819 113-52 $3,193.22 with a per diem amount of $1.57 from December 1, 2020 Goldie H Boyer, individually and as Trustee of the Goldie H Boyer Living Trust Dated May 14, 2008 4807 Orchard Street Harrisburg, PA 17109 106-17 $2,897.32 with a per diem amount of $1.43 from December 1, 2020 114-47 $2,897.32 with a per diem amount of $1.43 from December 1, 2020 William P Thomas and Janet Usher Thomas 2043 Deer Island Road Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 206-52 $2,897.32 with a per diem amount of $1.43 from December 1, 2020 Leonard N Cross and Judith D Cross 910 Washburn Avenue Sherwood, MI 49089 209-37 $2,897.32 with a per diem amount of $1.43 from December 1, 2020 Brian R Bennett and Kathy S Bennett 1115 Falling Water Lane Sumter, TN 37663 213-15 $2,897.21 with a per diem amount of $1.43 from December 1, 2020 Roger L Adema and Diana L Adema 960 Olreana Road White Lake, MI 48386 214-05 $2,897.21 with a per diem amount of $1.43 from December 1, 2020 214-06 $2,897.21 with a per diem amount of $1.43 from December 1, 2020 George T Anderson and Miriam R Anderson 16 Lorelei Avenue Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 114-18 $2,872.32 with a per diem amount of $1.42 from December 1, 2020 The assessment lien created by the Claim of Lien was properly created and authorized pursuant to the timeshare instrument and applicable law, and the amounts secured by said lien are as set above.

You may cure the default at any time prior to the public auction by paying the amount due, as set forth in this notice, to the undersigned Trustee at the address set forth below.

THIS NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION/SALE is dated this __19th_ day of __MARCH____, 2021.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of this NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION/SALE FOR NON-JUDICIAL TIMESHARE FORECLOSURE has been furnished by regular First Class U.S. Mail to each of the obligors at the above listed addresses on this _19th__ day of _MARCH__, 2021.

THOMAS L AVRUTIS, ESQUIRE TRUSTEE FOR COCONUT MALLORY MARINA AND RESORT

LEGAL NOTICES TIMESHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC 201 Fletcher Avenue, Second Floor Sarasota, FL 34236 Telephone (941) 955-7715 Facsimile (941) 953-7625 Email: john @vacationfla.com Publish: April 8 & 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars - Vans - TrucksRunning or Not. $CASH$ 305-332-0483

AUTOS FOR SALE 2007 LXR Cadillac, 14,000 miles, Silver, Located in Key West, $34,000. Call 419-467-0788 1964 Corvair Convertible.

Execellent shape.

Located in Marathon. $4,500 Call 508-400-6292 Place your Car For Sale ad here. Only $25.00/ week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today and Sell Your Car! 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. Runs well, cold A/C, new tires. Located in Key Largo. $1,950 305-8523471 or cell 305-393-1587 SOLD IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK! Keys Cruiser - 2006 Chrysler Sebring. Runs, A/C works, located in Key Largo. $1,500.00 OBO 305-304-4989 SOLD IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK! 2001 XK8 Jaguar Red Convertible. 74k miles.

Excellent condition.

Located in Upper Keys. $6,000 Call 305-766-6804 SOLD IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!

BOATS FOR SALE 1989 Grady White Seafarer 22' In storage 3 years. $4,500. 2525 Overseas Highway, Marathon 305-289-9884 12' Aluminum boat with trailer plus 6hp Nissan motor +60 lb. thrust electric motor. Located in Marathon. $2,200 3 0 5 - 3 9 5 - 1 0 1 5 1999 World Cat 27' with twin 175 Suzuki motors.

Runs good. Dual stations.

Located on Duck Key. $40,000 OBO 305-481-1316 2005 21' Triumph Chaos.

Great fishing boat, has electronics, center console w/T-top.

150 4-stroke Yamaha engine w/800 hours. New dual axle Rocket trailer. Located in Marathon. $15,000 330-219-6774 SOLD IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!

BOATS FOR SALE 1973 36' Dufour Fiberglass Hull Sailboat.

Located at 15th Street Marina in Marathon Contact Marina Manager, Ronnie at 305-3930383. Asking $4,000.00.

SOLD IN LESS THAN THREE WEEKS!!!

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

Call 305-743-0844 today and Sell Your Boat!

BOAT CREW Need Crew Member.

Cruising the Florida Keys April 21- May 4 on smaller boat. Looking for female (40-70 yrs) for crew/companionship.

Bruce 239-728-1039

EMPLOYMENT The Cabana Club, a ocean front private swim club, is seeking a part time line cook. Club is open 10am - 7pm daily. Located in Key Colony Beach. Hourly pay commensurate with experience.

Beautiful environment, small friendly staff, open year round. Apply in person, email resume or call 305 393-0631 ask for April.

Digital Marketing C o n s u l t a n t .

Great growth opportunities.

Will train right person.

Key West Office, more at TwoOceansDigital. c o m / j o b s The Art Studio/Coffee Loft hiring full time barista/ art studio staff. 40hrs a week. Apply in person 12535 Overseas Hwy, Marathon or (305)289-9013 Marathon FT Receptionist/

Admin Assistant, Bishop, Rosasco & Co, CPA’s – Strong computer, customer service, reliable, pass background check a must. QuickBooks a plus.

Benefits.

Email resume, salary requirements to tara@keyscpa.com.

EOE Charter Captain/Mate Busy fishing charter business in Marathon looking for experienced fishing Captain/Mate.

Busy boats and location.

Offshore, Inshore, Reef/ Wreck. Send text or call 305-481-3259 LPS Contracting NOW HIRING: State-Licensed Land Surveyor & Field Techs.

Located in Marathon, FL. Email: info@ LPS-Contracting.com Call: 305-240-9882 Come Join Our Family and Have Fun At Work! Hiring: Host, Hostess & Servers Full &/or part-time. AM & PM Shifts. Apply in person at Castaway Restaurant, end of 15th Street, Oceanside, Marathon or email: lobstercrawl@gmail.com.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • EMPLOYMENT

HOBBIES/COLLECT.

OFFICE SPACE

NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah's is now hiring for all shifts. Please apply in person at 8919 Overseas Highway in Marathon.

PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches.

Old Model Military Clocks & Watches.

Call 305-743-4578

Beautiful Office Space available for rent now on US1 in Tavernier @ MM92. Call 305-394-0530

The Marathon Yacht Club is looking to hire a Sous Chef to assist our Executive Chef. Please call us at 305-743-6739 to schedule an interview.

The Marathon Yacht Club is looking to hire a Lead Server. The lead server will be responsible for overseeing the servers and training new staff.

Full time - competitive salary and guaranteed 20% gratuity in the tip pool. Call 305-743-6739 to schedule an interview.

HOUSING FOR RENT 2BR/2BA Large Apt. 10824 5th Avenue Gulf, Marathon. $1,900/month plus utilities.

F/L/S. Taking applications.

Call (305) 394-4545 Place your Home For Rent ad here. Only $25.00/ week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today and rent your house!

HOUSING WANTED Carpenter and Laborer needed in Upper Keys.

Must have valid driver's license and transportation.

Call 305-852-3002 Full-time Construction Workers needed.

Superintendents, Carpenters, Painters and Laborers. Top dollar for the right individuals. Start tomorrow. Apply in person, Dooley Construction, MM 88.5 Oceanside Fl Keys Diesel - Marathon now hiring: Diesel Technician - Competitive compensation package.

Exp in the marine field preferred but not necessary. Exp w/ Caterpillar and Cummins Marine Engines a plus.

Diesel Mechanic Assistant position available.

Motivated candidate willing to learn a new trade or expand current skills.

Company willing to train.

Qualified applicants please call 305-2892070 or email resume to neil@allkeysdiesel. com . Drug Free and valid Drivers License a must.

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

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

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

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

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

Digital Marketing Consultant needed. Great growth opportunities.

Will train right person.

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

House, pet, babysitter or roommate. Mature professional female - nonsmoker - seeks temporary accommodation while teaching in Marathon. 202-531-9878

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

Call 305-743-0844 and get your office space rented!

YARD SALES MOVING SALE - Sat. April 10 from 9am-12 noon. 235 Buttonwood Avenue, Key Largo, MM101 Bayside. Furniture, household items and tools. Everything must go!

305.743.0844

NOW HIRING Floor Manager Daytime Host Experienced Servers Experienced Bartenders High volume restaurant in Key Largo.

Apply in person at Snooks Bayside, 99470 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL

1,082 SF office space.

Renovated Corner Unit for rent in Islamorada. $ 3 , 0 0 0 / m o n t h Call 305.712.8888

F/T and P/T Bartenders for BlueWaters Pool Bar $10/hour Great Tips Health Benefits & Room Discounts Sign-on bonus Poolside setting with Gulf View

NOW HIRING! SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $ 1,500 NEEDED: INSTALLERS, APPRENTICES AND SERVICE TECHNICIANS PAY RANGE: $15  $30 PER HOUR BASED ON EXPERIENCE LOOKING FOR A LONGTERM CAREER? COME JOIN OUR TEAM, WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING: Competitive pay | Work Life Balance Continued Training | Opportunity for advancement Paid time off | Medical | 401K

Hosts Waitstaff Bartenders Bar Backs Bussers Line Cooks Dishwashers

Law Office of Patricia Gessel in Key Largo is hiring a

DAYCARE TEACHER

Please submit your resume to anthony@keylargolaw.com

Fitness Center Manager, FT

ED Tech, Emergency Department, FT Environmental Tech, Housekeeping, FT, $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Floor Technician, Environmental Services, $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Mechanic, Facility Operations, FT Phlebotomist, Laboratory, FT, $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Apply at careers.baptisthealth.net 786-243-8507

NOW HIRING:

Apply in person at Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, 7 Knight’s Key Blvd, Marathon

Must have real estate closing and title insurance experience and be able to communicate with clients, realtors, lenders and attorneys.

Spanish speaking a plus but not required. Salary commensurate with experience.

Customer Service & Membership Coordinator, Wellness Center, PT

Clinical Partner, Multispecialty Acute Care Center, FT

Apply in Person, Start Today!

Courtyard Marriott Marathon 2146 Overseas Hwy 305-289-2100

FULL-TIME REAL ESTATE LEGAL ASSISTANT

Cook, Dietary, Per-Diem

Fishermen's Community Hospital — Marathon

Apply via email: Joey@ellingtonac .com Call to schedule a meeting for employment 321.482.3158

NOW HIRING:

Mariner's Hospital — Tavernier

Security Officer, Security/Safety, Per-Diem

Place your Yard Sale ad here. Only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 and get your stuff sold!

OFFICE SPACE

OPEN POSITIONS:

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

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

Dolphin Research Center is Hiring!

• Visual Communications Staff • Guest Services Staff • Facilities Maintenance Apprentice • Education Program Host Benefits include medical, life & disability insurance, 401(k) plan, paid vacation, sick time & holidays.

Full job descriptions available at www.dolphins.org/career_opportunities

Email cover letter, DRC application and & resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org EOE

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • •305.743.0844 Busy Key Largo Dive Center has immediate openings for

BOAT CAPTAINS D’Asign Source is seeking the following professionals.

Overtime and benefits are available.

For full details, please visit DAsignSource.com/careers

Working Warehouse Manager Manage all Customer & Job deliveries, pickups and inventory. Must be organized, have good communication & basic computer skills.

Project Administrator Assists with construction project timelines, contracts, budget management & other administration tasks. Reports on project’s regularly to executives.

Interior Designer Apply knowledge & creative skills to projects at our high-end design center. Must possess an interior design background and history of achievement in quality projects.

$1,500 SIGNING BONUS

Experience Required. Paid per trip plus tips & sales commission.

Send resume to resumes@rainbowreef.com Dynasty Marine Associates, Inc. www.dynastymarine.net Located in the Florida Keys, is a highly-respected supplier of Caribbean marine life to public aquariums and zoos throughout the world.

FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT/LOGISTICS Duties to include invoice and inventory entry, booking airline shipments, creating and filing paperwork for international shipments, scheduling inspections needed for international shipments. Must be proficient in Microsoft word, outlook and excel. This position requires high attention to detail and the ability to multitask. Compensation will be dependent on experience with performance-based incentive program.

Benefits package including vacation, sick days, holidays and 401K PSP retirement plan. Please send cover letter and resume to sales@dynastymarine.net for consideration. No phone calls please.

NOW HIRING:

Accounting Coordinator Banquet Coordinator Reservations Agent Night Audit/Front Desk Agent Bell/Valet Fine Dining Busser/Runner Fine Dining Host/Hostess Licensed Massage Therapist (now offering sign on bonus!)

Licensed Nail Technician Spa Coordinator Maintenance Manager Apply online at: www.noblehousehotels.com/careers Apply in person at: Zero Duval St.

Great pay, amazing benefits, & an awesome team!

EOE

Home Care Agency Founded in 2007

NOW HIRING! Experienced personnel from Key Largo to Key West!

RN/LPN P/T , O/T & Speech Therapists Social Workers Private Duty Aides

Please email your resume to: Vanessa@amerihealthhomecare.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

Of�ice (305) 596-0137 AHCA License #299992897

Landscape Design An outdoor design specialist that works well with clients— producing designs and selections.

Follows through with support for install teams.

Architects We are seeking architectural staff at all levels—Intern Architects, Production Architects, and Project Architects. Experience in High End Residential design is a plus.

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST WESLEY HOUSE FAMILY SERVICES is seeking Senior Financial Analyst. This position has the responsibility for maintaining and reporting on the agency’s grant contracts. Provides support services for the accounting and administrative functions of the Wesley House Family Services, Inc. Finance Department under direct supervision of the Controller. Develops, maintains and reports on Utilization models. Serves as backup for Raisers Edge program.

Bachelor’s degree required in accounting or business and five years of experience with heavy emphasis on bookkeeping and general office skills. We offer competitive benefits package. Interested candidates can email resume to: HR@wesleyhouse.org. Wesley House is an EEOC employer and Drug Free Workplace.

City of Key Colony Beach

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

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

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

HIRING

SERVER HOSTESS/FOOD RUNNER Apply at S.S. Wreck 58835 Overseas Hwy. Grassy Key

Or call for appt. 305-481-3067

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED! Monroe County School District

FULL TIME POSITION

Police Officer The City of Key Colony Beach is accepting applications for a FULL TIME Police Officer. Applicants must possess a current Florida certification as a police officer. Applicants will undergo a thorough background investigation, including drug screening, medical, polygraph and psychological exams. Salary range $52,000 — $55,00 depending on qualifications.

Mail resume to: Chief of Police P.O. Box 510141 Key Colony Beach, FL. 33051

Or Call for additional information—305-289-1212 Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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

NOW HIRING RESTAURANT HOST

KeysBank.com

Join Our Team!

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

SERVERS BARTENDERS FOOD RUNNER PUBLIC AREA ATTENDANT LAUNDRY ATTENDANT ROOM ATTENDANTS BELLMEN LINE COOKS SOUS CHEF BAKER

WATERSPORTS MAINTENANCE APPLY AT: bungalowskeylargo.com/careers Bungalows Key Largo is an EOE

Dolphin Research Center is Hiring!

• Visual Communications Staff • Guest Services Staff • Facilities Maintenance Apprentice • Education Program Host

Key West Information Technology Technician Maintenance Technician Full Time Teller Part Time Floating Teller Commercial Loan Processor Residential Loan Processor

Marathon

Benefits include medical, life & disability insurance, 401(k) plan, paid vacation, sick time & holidays.

Full job descriptions available at www.dolphins.org/career_opportunities

Email cover letter, DRC application and & resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org EOE

Full Time Teller

Apply Online at KeysBank.com/Careers We offer 401k, profit sharing, educational reimbursement, health/dental plans, life insurance, holidays and paid time off for full time employees.

EOE-M/F/V/D

Member FDIC

Equal Housing Lender

Outdoor Private Estate Houseman (Islamorada) Full time, Tu – Sat 7am - 3pm

The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. a division of

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00/hr. depending on experience Benefits: Holidays & PTO

KEY LARGO

Job Description and tasks include but are not limited to: Maintain cleanliness of all outdoor common areas, outdoor furniture & pool

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

IS HIRING!

Case Manager (Adult, PT) Substance Abuse Counselor (PT) Client Advocate

KEY WEST

Case Manager (Adult, Forensic) Prevention Specialist Motivational Support Specialist (base location flexible) Substance Abuse Counselor Behavioral Health Counselor (Children) Engagement Specialist (Suicide Prevention) Behavioral Health Therapist (Adult) FL LCSW,LMHC, LMFT

MARATHON Maintenance Specialist

Research Assistant Housekeeper Engagement Specialist (Suicide Prevention) Driver (CDL required) (FT Temporary) Behavioral Health Therapist (Children) RNs and LPNs (3 shifts) (PT/FT & per diem) Drop In Technician (PT) *Assisted Living Direct Care Worker (PT/FT) *Behavioral Health Technicians (3 shifts) (PT/FT & per diem) *No experience necessary. Will train.

A caring heart & helpful hands required.

Ability to work some evening or weekend shifts a plus.

If you’ve wanted to get into the medical field but don’t have the education, this is the job for you!

Background and drug screen req.

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

NOW HIRING

Marathon, Big Pine Key & Stock Island Locations

Some requirements are • English speaking • Your own vehicle • Pass background check & drug screen

Send resume & references to: Resume c/o Post Net 88005 Overseas Hwy, Suite 10, Box # 162 Islamorada, FL 33036

City of Key Colony Beach

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

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

FULL TIME POSITION

Police Officer The City of Key Colony Beach is accepting applications for a FULL TIME Police Officer. Applicants must possess a current Florida certification as a police officer. Applicants will undergo a thorough background investigation, including drug screening, medical, polygraph and psychological exams. Salary range $52,000 — $55,00 depending on qualifications.

Mail resume to: Chief of Police P.O. Box 510141 Key Colony Beach, FL. 33051

Or Call for additional information—305-289-1212 Equal Opportunity Employer

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LET’S DO BUSINESS - 305.453.6928 Licensed & Insured #SP33799

GENERAL CONTRACTORS & ENGINEERS

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Overseas Market Key West

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We Also Repair & Replace Patio Door Screens

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Appliance and Air Conditioning

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Insured • Professional • Reliable

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

Tewes Mortgage

Your local, residential lending expert!

Call 305.495.6000

SOLAR DONE RIGHT! CALL US FOR A FREE HOME ESTIMATE

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

for a FREE Consultation

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• SINCE 1989 •

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305-289-1150

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

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When It Rains It Pours!

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

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Will Campbell President

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION NOW!

NEW LUXURY WATERFRONT HOME

PRIVACY & LUXURY OLD TOWN KEY WEST

41 Key Haven Road

4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath • 2,560 Interior Sq. Ft. Porches 1,068 Sq. Ft. • 29,158 Sq. Ft. Lot $2,749,000 Custom Package Includes: • New Luxury Home and Large ½ Acre + Lot • 45’ Boat Slip in Private Key Haven Estates Marina • Observation Deck Behind Home • 15 x 30 Foot Heated Pool with Sun Shelf Overlooking the Water • Travertine Pool Deck • Tropically Landscaped and Irrigated Yard • Driveway Pavers and Fenced Yard • 10’ Ceilings and 8’ Doors Throughout • Luxury Kitchen and Bath Finishes • Generous Covered Porches • Elevated Home with Garages

CALL FOR A SHOWING OF A SIMILAR COMPLETED MODEL HOME

281 Trumbo Rd 202 - Key West Steamplant Spectacular Harborside End Unit in the Key West Steamplant. The privacy offered by the unique architecture of the Steamplant begins the moment you step into your personal elevator for a ride from the gated garage up to your living areas. The first impression is breathtaking – expansive, light-filled and water views. The spaciousness of the largest of only 19 units is enhanced by high ceilings, walls of impact glass and expansive covered balconies. Take your elevator up to your private rooftop terrace for a dip in the splash pool, cocktails at sunset and fabulous water views.

Interior 3,433 SQ. FT. | Total 4,708 SQ. FT. $3,900,000 | 3BD | 4BA | 3 deeded parking spaces

Debbie Swift Batty Realtor, CAM 305-509-1958

Nancy Swift Realtor, CPA 305-849-2455

Nancy Swift Realtor, CPA 305-849-2455

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FAMILY, FOOD & FUN

DELIVERY AVAILABLE TO KEY WEST & STOCK ISLAND

Join us daily 4-6pm for $3 small plates, domestic drafts, wine & liquor!

And don’t miss our Live Music! Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 5-8pm