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HELP WANTED FLORIDA KEYS FACE SEVERE STAFFING SHORTAGE | P. 8

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LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP

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The Keys Weekly explores the staffing challenges that are frustrating many local employers as they struggle to find and retain qualified workers. See page 8.

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reg Veliz had tears in his eyes by the time the city commission meeting ended at 10 p.m. April 13.

It was the last such meeting for the city manager, who leaves his city hall office on Friday, April 16 to work as deputy director of the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority.

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At his last city commission meeting on Tuesday, City Manager Greg Veliz thanked the commissioners, while also thanking and apologizing to his wife, Terri, for the time he spent away from the family. Veliz’s last day is Friday, April 16. KEYS WEEKLY FILE PHOTO

Veliz was promoted to city manager in August 2019, after serving as assistant city manager to predecessor Jim Scholl.

His tenure saw unprecedented difficulties, locally and globally.

On Tuesday night, all seven of his bosses thanked him sincerely for his dedication to the city and the sacrifices he made for it.

“You always fought for the health and safety of this community,” Commissioner Jimmy Weekley said.

Mayor Teri Johnston acknowledged their relationship “was probably the most challenging,” she said.

“But you came in every day and we made it work. … Your years as city manager were in dog years. I can’t even fathom how difficult it was for you, your family and friends. … FKAA is lucky to have you.”

Commissioner Clayton Lopez told Veliz, “I can only say, much respect. You came through, and you did not disappoint. And I thank you for one of your first acts as city manager, your selection of our assistant city manager in Patti McLauchlin.

You’re leaving us in good and capable hands.”

McLauchlin will work as interim city manager during the search for Veliz’s replacement.

The commission will work with Slavin Management Consulting, a Georgia-based company that helps government agencies find qualified executive leaders, to find candidates with experience working in Florida.

In addition to hiring the consultants, the commissioners each will appoint one Key West resident to a screening committee that will interview, review and make recommendations about the top candidates.

Veliz remained silent during the commissioners’ discussion of the city manager search process, but at the end of the meeting, offered some advice. “When I hear you talk about job descriptions, I beg you, you’ve gotta find someone who gives it up for the city,” Veliz said. “It is a 24-hour job sometimes.

Patti (McLauchlin) gives it up. (City Attorney) Shawn (Smith) gives it up.

People around here give it up for this city.”

Veliz then pointed to the back of the commission chambers, where his wife, Terri Veliz, sat.

“Every time I gave it up for the city, that lady back there, she paid.

And I have to apologize to her and thank her for all the sacrifices she made,” Veliz said.

LIVEABOARD BILL Their T-shirts declared, “I am not a derelict,” and their message Tuesday to the Key West City Commission was clear: “We are not the problem.”

More than a dozen residents who live on boats anchored off Key West pleaded with city officials to oppose pending bills in Tallahassee that would force them to pull anchor and move their vessels every 90 days.

Commissioners spent the bulk of Tuesday’s five-hour meeting listening to liveaboard residents, who were there to ask local lawmakers to oppose House Bill 639 and its companion, Senate Bill 1086, which are pending in Tallahassee.

If passed, the bills would force liveaboard residents to pull anchor and move their vessels every 90 days in an effort to prove their boats are seaworthy and not derelict vessels. continued on page 10

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pottswood. The surname as synonymous with Key West as Hemingway represents a legacy of leadership, innovation and community dedication, and those who capably carry the name today continue the tradition.

Today’s elder Spottswood leaders — Jack, Robert, Bill and their sister Fawnie — grew up on Caroline Street with a father who thought fervently of the future while working also to protect Key West’s people and preserve the island’s valuable past.

John M. Spottswood, who fathered and raised Jack, Robert, Bill and Fawnie, with their mother, Mary, is often remembered for his eight years in the Florida Senate. But before that, he served as Monroe County sheriff from 1952 to 1963 and held statewide leadership positions within the Florida Sheriffs Association and served on the editorial board of the Sheriff’s Star monthly newspaper.

John Maloney Spottswood will be inducted into the Florida Law Enforcement Hall of Fame at a May 16 ceremony in Tallahassee, said Bill Spottswood, who prepared a biography and career highlights about his father. Bill Spottswood’s sister, Fawnie, also discussed her father at length when a bust of him was dedicated at the Key West Historic Memorial Sculpture Garden next to Mallory Square in the late ’90s.

“Our father would regularly tell us, his children, to think in terms of generations, lifetimes, to look to the future and to plant oak trees,” Fawnie said during that dedication. “He used to say that no one plants oak

trees any more because they take 100 years to grow. My father planted oak trees, for he saw the future and that’s what mattered to him.”

Bill Spottswood was in his early 20s when his father, John M. Spottswood, died in 1975 at the young age of 55.

“He’d had heart surgery in Miami,” Bill said. “Today, it would be an in-and-out procedure, but back then there were complications. Imagine what else he could have done if he’d another 20 or 30 years.”

Sheriff and Senator John Spottswood managed to build an impressive resume in his relatively short life.

He was born in 1920 and entered adulthood just before World War II, during which he served as a U.S. Army captain. Upon returning to Key West, he was elected sheriff in 1952 and helped establish the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch in Tallahassee. Spottswood also proposed and brought to fruition the first-ever statewide law enforcement standards to set the bar equally high for all such protectors of the public.

Spottswood’s interests were as diverse as his hometown. One of his first business ventures was the establishment of WKWF radio station in Key West in 1947. He was able to connect a network of radio stations from Key West to New York that enabled President Harry S Truman to hear his daughter’s radio debut from the LIttle White House in Key West.

Bill Spottswood recalled his father telling the story of how he was invited to listen to the broadcast with the president.

John Spottswood and President Harry S. Truman enjoy time in Key West as friends and colleagues.

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“My dad used to say, he sat on one end of the couch with the president and a Navy admiral. They listened to the broadcast, and when it ended the president asked my dad, ‘John, how did you like that? Did you enjoy yourself?’ And my dad replied, ‘No sir, I didn’t. Because if there was any sort of interruption or disconnection between here and New York, I was afraid you’d kill me.’”

Ten years later, in 1957, Spottswood privately funded the construction of the transmission towers that brought cable television to the Florida Keys.

“He saw cable changing the future of our lives,” Fawnie Spottswood said. “He would say, back in the early ’60s, ‘You think I’m crazy, but one day, you will be reading newspapers on TV. You’ll be ordering groceries on TV and more.’”

Spottswood also used his influence in the Senate to put Key West on the map, literally. The island chain was often left off of Florida maps. When Spottswood introduced a bill to authorize commercial air service at Key West International Airport, he did so only after securing agreements from the commercial airlines that they would agree to put Key West on the maps that hung behind all airline ticket counters at every airport in the nation.

John Maloney Spottswood put his beloved hometown on the map in more ways than most can count and the generations who succeed him proudly carry on the family’s traditions and their father’s motto: “Some people like to fish; some people like to hunt and some people collect objects. I don’t have a hobby. I have a town. My hobby is my town.”

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HELP WANTED? HELP NEEDED Keys businesses have more job openings than applicants

By Jim McCarthy, Sara Matthis and Mandy Miles

Island visitors and traveling residents fill the terminal at the airport in Key West, where business owners say staffing shortages are more dire than ever. LANCE HILL/Keys Weekly

While Key West enjoys a robust tourism recovery, several resorts and hotels are seeking bellhops, valets, pool attendants, front desk agents and housekeepers. LANCE HILL/Keys Weekly

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ervers, retail associates, dockhands, front desk associates — the list of employment opportunities goes on and on in the Florida Keys.

“Now Hiring” signs and Facebook posts seeking job candidates aren’t new to the island chain — with living costs soaring and burnout among those working more than one job.

But workforce shortages are becoming so severe that some employers are offering more pay and added benefits. The availability of affordable housing remains a challenge.

“I think it’s probably our biggest problem for our businesses,” said Judy Hull, executive director of the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce. “Everyone’s looking for workers, but there’s no employee pool.”

The same is true for many businesses at the other end of the island chain in Key West, where it’s not feasible for workers to live in Homestead or Miami and commute to jobs in the Upper Keys.

“What workers?” asked bar owner and former Key West city commissioner Mark Rossi, who employs about 80 people in various positions at his Rick’s/Durty Harry’s entertainment complex on Duval Street. “You can’t find staff. There’s no one here, and it’s gotten worse since the pandemic started, much, much worse.”

Job postings in the Upper Keys reached into the hundreds for April. Resorts are seeking everything from front desk associates

to maintenance workers, while Starbucks needs baristas and stores like Winn Dixie search for customer service employees.

Hotels need everything from food and beverage managers to bartenders and front desk attendants. Around 100 restaurant jobs are open in the Upper Keys.

As of April 13, the employment website Indeed.com showed listings for 663 full-time jobs within 10 miles of Key West. Positions run the gamut from police dispatchers and pool attendants to boat mates, bartenders, art framers, receptionists, front desk agents and lab technicians.

“It’s pretty much across the board,” Hull said. “If you called almost any business from banking, lodging, water sports and insurance, everyone is searching.”

At Key West’s Casa Marina and The Reach resorts, managing director John Trovato and HR director Greer Cornell acknowledged the staffing challenges that followed employee furloughs during the COVID shutdown. As part of the Hilton Worldwide network, Cornell said, the company offers “excellent health benefits” and employee housing based on availability.

“We also have a very aggressive recruiting program underway that includes a signing bonus for new hires and a finder’s fee bonus for team members that refer a new hire – both of which are paid out after 90 days of successful employment,” Cornell said.

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Winn Dixie in Tavernier has been seeking cashier and grocery associates for several weeks.

Lorelei in Islamorada has been seeking workers for several positions since the beginning of April.

Key Largo Chamber of Commerce president Elizabeth Moscynski related similar workforce shortages in Key Largo, especially within the lodging industry, where more than 60 jobs await applicants. Moscynski attributes the workforce crisis in the Keys to several factors.

“After the COVID exodus last year, many folks left the area and they’re not coming back. The cost of living is too high,” she said. “And some folks are opting to stay on unemployment.”

Robert Goltz took the helm of the Key West Chamber of Commerce this week, and said he is still educating himself about the workforce challenges, “but it’s absolutely on my radar as a top priority.”

Marathon Chamber of Commerce CEO Dan Samess said he doesn’t see unemployment benefits having a big impact on the Keys’ lack of employees; rather, he said, he thinks the workforce has shrunk.

“I feel like it’s more of a supply issue rather than people sitting at home because they are collecting unemployment,” Samess said. “And I do think we lost some people when COVID-19 hit, especially when we shut down. People went back to the mainland to live with family or friends rather than continue to pay high rents and expenses down here.”

Samess said he believes that of the workers who did leave, most were younger.

“Younger people were less in a position to weather this unique storm,” he said. “It’s still eerie.

After Hurricane Irma, we could see the destruction; but with the pandemic, the effect on our economy is invisible.”

Johnny Maddox, who has a charter fishing fleet in the Middle Keys, said many captains and mates went back to the mainland at the height of the pandemic shutdown.

“The ones that are still here are running double duty on a couple of boats,” Maddox said.

He said it’s not uncommon to schedule a mate to work, only to have him cancel because “he’s got a better offer down the street.”

Maddox said he’s going out of his way, literally, to get helpers on the boat, including offering transportation. He said he’s posted many want ads for captains and mates on Facebook and industry websites. One consistent worker spends a week in West Palm and comes down to the Keys the following week.

“I get five charters back to back and it’s worth his while. Plus, he has friends in town so he can

stay with them,” Maddox said. “We are blessed with the amount of business we have right now.

I just feel that the struggle to find good help is always going to be there because of the cost of living in the Keys.”

Chris Gratton of Keys Contracting Services said the lack of employees is responsible for the entire company’s pivot over the last two years.

And though COVID-19 played a role, the overriding cause is a lack of qualified employees.

“We’re becoming more and more of a management type company, where we oversee the project and hire the subcontractors from the mainland,” said Gratton. He said the company went from a high of 65 employees to the 20 it has now. He said Keys Contracting Services is steering away from the smaller one- and two-day jobs, such as replacing doors or building a deck, for bigger projects because he just doesn't have the staff.

“This employee shortage isn’t just in my line of work, it’s everybody,” Gratton said. “My wife and I just returned from a trip and on the drive down the Keys we saw it. Listen, restaurants have always had signs out front looking for wait staff. But now the sign lists hostesses, line cooks, servers, bartenders. This is going to get really tough.”

Ocean Studies Charter School principal Trisha Woods said it’s often difficult to find teachers, given the cost of housing and availability of a place that’s more than one bedroom and one bathroom.

Woods said the majority of the teachers are coming back next year. The school in Key Largo is expanding with new sixth grade classes, and the challenge to find two teachers is on.

“The pandemic hasn’t affected that,” she said.

“It’s an ongoing problem because rent is so high.”

Flowers and bouquets fill Maria Estrada’s Upper Matecumbe shop. While she’s out delivering, her husband is usually in the back room preparing flowers. And that’s pretty much it in the way of workers at the moment for Estrada.

“You can see I have no employees,” she said.

“I need someone to work in the flower shop, but I can’t find anyone.”

Dawn Basler, owner of Island Time Day Spa in Tavernier, has been trying to hire a massage therapist for eight weeks now. No applications have come in yet.

“It’s very frustrating,” she said. “It’s like everyone is on unemployment. Unfortunately, if we don’t find a therapist, our company won’t make it.”

JOB FAIR NEXT WEEK The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) invites the community to join students and alumni seeking employment at its annual job fair on Tuesday, April 20 from noon to 2 p.m. in the courtyard of the Key West Campus. Face masks and social distancing are required at the outdoor event.

Job seekers are encouraged to come prepared with resumes and “dressed to impress” the wide range of local employers that are looking for qualified candidates to join their organizations.

The following businesses will be present: • AT&T • Barbary Beach House • Casa Marina • Centennial Bank • CFK Summer Adventure Camps • Firefly and Tiger Bar • First State Bank • Grace Lutheran School • Guidance Care Center Inc. • Hyatt Centric Key West • Key West Police Department • Monroe County Sheriff’s Office • Ocean Key Resort and Spa • Opal Collection (Opal Key West, Sunset Key, Laureate, Capitana) • Parrot Key Hotel & Villas • Pat Croce & Company Half Shell Raw Bar

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More than a dozen residents who live on boats anchored off Key West asked city commissioners on Tuesday to oppose a bill that’s pending in Tallahassee that would force them to move their vessels every 90 days.

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Many speakers acknowledged that derelict, or abandoned, vessels are a significant problem in the Florida Keys, including to the liveaboard residents. Such boats often are left to sink, rot or break free from a shoddy anchor to threaten other boats, waterways and personal property.

But they emphasized that existing laws — if properly enforced — would address the problem without affecting responsible owners living on viable vessels.

Jeep Caillouet, a longtime liveaboard resident, tells the Key West city commission on Tuesday that the permanent liveaboard residents are not part of the derelict vessel problem. MANDY MILES/ Keys Weekly

“I’ve been trying to understand how moving every 90 days helps anyone with anything. It does nothing,” said liveaboard resident Amanda Spindle. “Please give some thought as to why you’ve heard absolutely no one advocating for moving every 90 days.”

Major Rob Beaton with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission assured the city commission, “The vast majority of these people here tonight are not the problem.

They’re engaged. But FWC will remain heavily engaged with the public and with the city if this bill passes. There’s a lot of tension because it’s an unknown. We’d workshop this issue and get some of the unofficial leaders of the boating community involved in the rulemaking process to implement these new regulations. We’re at least well over a year out. The way the language is currently written, the timer doesn’t start until the additional mooring balls are in place.”

ast week, Tavernier resident Tom Raffanello announced his candidacy for Monroe County Commissioner, District 4, to challenge incumbent David Rice in 2022. Rice is a longstanding member of the BOCC, with four four-year terms under his belt. Both Rice and Raffanello are registered as candidates with the Monroe County Supervisor of Elections.

The district includes part of Marathon, through Plantation Key with a small west end of Tavernier.

“I’m excited about it,” Raffanello told Keys Weekly. “I’ve got a lot of energy, and I want to learn more and listen to the people.”

“A lot of energy” is right. When he ended his 32-year career with the Drug Enforcement Administration in 2004, he was a special agent in charge, Miami Field Division. He commanded the DEA’s largest field division, which includes 22 offices throughout Florida and the Bahamas; directed the activities of 900 special agents, task force officers, intelligence analysts, diversion investigators and administrative employees; and oversaw a discretionary budget of $15 million.

Other career highlights: “I served for Congress in the ’90s as the DEA’s chief of congressional affairs. I worked with Joe Biden’s office on the crime bill.

It’s when I got hooked on politics. I was there during Waco, through Nicaragua, several intense situations. I learned a lot and met wonderful people. And a lot of people who weren’t so wonderful. I learned how laws are passed, how the budget process is done, and how influential lobbyists can be. And I learned that people shouldn’t be in offices for most of their adult life.”

During his DEA career, Raffanello moved to Florida several different times, including once during the early ’80s on temporary duty during the Mariel boatlift, then as a supervisor investigating Colombian cartels and Miami drug trafficking.

“I worked as chief investigator in the Noriega case,” he said. “It was something.”

He was transferred for a time to Washington, D.C., then back to Miami in 2002 as special agent in charge of Florida and the Bahamas.

He landed in the Florida Keys 12 years ago as a retired family man. He had a mandatory retirement at age 56 from the DEA.

Tom Raffanello, candidate for Monroe County Commissioner, has 32 years of experience in the Drug Enforcement Administration. CONTRIBUTED

“I got married at 60. And even though I’m 73, I have a 12-year-old daughter and a 10-year-old son.

The school system here is one of the best in the state. We love the Keys.”

Raffanello describes himself as a conservative. “I’m a registered Republican. I worked for Ronald Reagan,” he said. “I think you need to participate at the local level to affect good, positive change in the community. For me, running for county commissioner was the next logical step.”

He sees affordable housing, traffic and safety as crucial issues.

“We need to make sure affordable housing is for the workforce and citizens with limited income. I’m not sure we’re doing that right now.

What I would do is see what issues have not been resolved, such as affordable housing, safety and hurricane evacuation. I want to talk to the people. I’m a decision maker and a problem solver. If you have a problem, I see my responsibility is to offer suggestions of how to solve it. I have a track record of 20 years as an executive manager.”

And Raffanello wants everyone to know he’s not a fan of raising taxes. “I’ve handled budgets over 200 million dollars, and I had to make decisions all the time. Being a conservative, I think low income taxes are imperative. ... If I had seen that there was a proposed tax increase, I would question it. It’s incumbent on you to figure out a different way.”

More information is available via email to Tom4theKeys@gmail. com or by phone at 305-440-2375.

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DON’T MISS THE BOAT — LITERAL PAINTINGS OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE HELEN SANDOW’S WHIMSICAL PAINTINGS ILLUSTRATE IDIOMS

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fun distraction recently became an obsession for watercolor artist Helen Sandow, who took a break from her self-described “serious paintings” to create a series of “Illustrated Idioms,” combining figurative language with literal images.

“Idioms often pepper our conversations, adding color and description to our speech,” said Sandow, whose Illustrated Idioms series will fill the display window at Artists in Paradise gallery on Big Pine Key April 15 through May 15.

“We’ve all heard expressions like ‘two peas in a pod,’ ‘cold feet,’ or ‘bite the bullet,’ but many people don’t know they’re called idioms,” Sandow said. “I don’t even know if schools are teaching the term anymore.”

A 5-year-old boy in Sandow’s neighborhood helped inspire her Illustrated Idioms series.

“He’s a bright, outgoing and friendly child, and we often talk while I walk my dog, Peaches,” Sandow said. “One day, he showed me two leaves he had picked up and asked which was prettier. They looked nearly the same to me, so I told him the leaves were almost two peas in a pod. He asked me

what that meant, and it occurred to me as a watercolor artist that I could paint a literal picture of the figurative language. I wanted to interpret what the idioms say in a humorous way.”

Sandow also adds a three-dimensional element to every painting, including real eggshells in her painting of “walking on eggshells,” and broken miniature dishes under the feet of a bull in a china shop.

Sandow has won numerous awards for her realistic paintings and is compiling the Illustrated Idioms into a colorful children’s book, with a foreword written by an English professor at University of South Florida who specializes in idioms.

“I want to encourage parents and their children to see how valuable idioms are to our language and to teach children that laughter and learning can go hand in hand,” Sandow said.

Each 11- by 14-inch painting in the Illustrated Idioms series is an original painting in a colorful matte and white, metal frames. They sell for $135 and will be available at Artists in Paradise Gallery, 221 Key Deer Blvd., Big Pine Key.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT PONDERS STATE GRADES

TOMMY ROBERTS STADIUM PROJECT SET FOR NEXT SPRING

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onroe County school officials say they are undecided about whether to seek the annual letter grade assigned to the district by the state, until they see what other districts plan to do. The district’s letter grade affects staff bonuses and state funding.

At the April 13 meeting, the school board also heard that the long-awaited renovation of Key West High School’s Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium is still a year away.

Sstate Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran told school districts in an April 9 emergency order that the state is waiving some course requirements due to the pandemic: High school seniors in Florida will be able to graduate this year and third graders can move on without passing the normally required state assessments.

The order also gives districts the choice to keep the pre-pandemic letter grades given to individual schools, on which staff bonuses and state funding are based, unless the district wants to apply to the state for new grades.

The state order is intended to address a wide range of pandemic-related setbacks students have faced over the past school year.

In March, Monroe County announced there will be no midterms and no final exams for high school seniors this year.

At the April 13 meeting, board chair John Dick asked Superintendent Theresa Axford, “What about the school grades? What do you think you’re going to do with that?”

“I’m going to listen to other superintendents from around the state,” Axford told the board. “We’re going to get our score reports on our school grades and then we have 30 days to decide whether we want to opt in and get a school grade or not. So I want to hear what other superintendents are doing and look at what our performance is. I just know that there’s been nothing consistent this year. ... We need to look at that very carefully. I would not like to lose our A-rated district status because we plunged in and decided to opt in for a grade when all other districts in Florida don’t do it.”

Patrick Lefere, the executive director of operations and planning for the school district, made a presentation about the Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium renovation, a project that has been long in the works. The proposed schedule: bids will be opened May 6, interviews on May 13, recommendation to award June 1, board approval June 22, with construction to commence in spring 2022.

Regarding the construction start date, District 1 board member Bobby Highsmith said, “It seems like a long time to wait.”

Lefere replied, “We wanted to get baseball season down and then roll in.”

“I don’t understand why we are not starting in the fall?” asked District 3 board member Mindy Conn.

“We need time to get through the design process,” said Lefere. He also explained the scope of the work: a new football/baseball field with artificial turf; bleachers with new concrete pads and additional seats; an athletic building with new bathrooms, weight rooms, athletic equipment storage; two concessions; new entrances; environmental remediation; and stormwater management.

Extensive renovations are planned for Key West High School’s Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium, but work won’t begin until spring 2022. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly

The soil remediation of the field is required by the EPA. The field was built near a former dump, and contaminants could be exposed during the remediation. The public will be informed at that point.

IN OTHER NEWS: • The board passed the Monroe County School Operational Audit for School Year Ending June 30, 2020, overseen by the state.

“This is not a bad audit,” board chair John Dick told Keys Weekly before the meeting.

Among the findings: District controls over safe-school officer services and related payments could be enhanced; district schools did not always conduct required emergency drills; contrary to State Board of Education rules, the district did not always provide for required mental health awareness personnel training and student instruction.

• The board also approved a description of a new job, the safety and security director, who will ensure the safety and security of district students and staff, as well as plan and implement drills.

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ARIES March 21 to April 19 As we transition from the infernal power of your ruling season into the earthbound energy of Taurus, you may find yourself feeling stagnant, holding on to a large, woven basket of unspent frustrations and directionless ire. I have an earthly outlet for you, Aries: exercise. Whether it’s sex or sport or sporty sex, sweat it out to let it out.

Notable Aries: Andrei Tarkovsky/ April 4, 1932

is a middle child and Taurus Fire Tiger named after a stigmatic saint.

She divides her time and affections between New Orleans and Key West.

TAURUS April 20 to May 20 In her poem “How to Keep Going in Antarctica,” poet and fellow Taurus Bernadette Mayer advises: “Do not be afraid of your own heart beating/Look at very small things with your eyes & stay warm /Nothing outside can cure you but everything’s outside.” You, too, could do well with some time spent out of doors and in the fearsome dark of your own solitary company.

Notable Taurus: David Byrne / May 14, 1952 GEMINI May 21 to June 20 You operate at two speeds, Gemini, relentless and utterly spent.

The challenge is not amending this modality, but properly preparing for it. When the energy is there, spend it wisely by directing it toward worthwhile pursuits.

When it’s not, allow yourself the grace of a reboot. Lie in the dark with your phone turned off. The only way to balance the extremes you operate between is to honor them through intentional, honest surrender.

Notable Gemini: Judith Wright / May 31, 1915

WHAT THE STARS HAVE IN STORE

CANCER June 21 to July 22 The sun is illuminating your 11th house of friendship and collaboration. Aim high and widen your circle. Be on the lookout for strangers interested in your professional elevation and personal evolution. You need the energy of others to support your far flung, star reaching, possibly even delusional, schemes and dreams. It took a proverbial “we” for Jefferson Airplane to build their city on rock n’ roll, dig?

Notable Cancer: Lucille Clifton/ June 27, 1936 LEO July 23 to Aug. 22 Former poet laureate and fellow lion Stanley Kunitz wrote, “When you think of what has been given to the world by your fugitive presence, you think of your art, whatever it may be, as the gift you have made. That work is not an expression of the desire for praise or recognition, but the deepest manifestation of your gratitude for the gift of life.” In regard to your own fugitive presence, Leo, give thanks for and through everything that you do.

Notable Leo: Herta Müller / Aug. 17, 1953 VIRGO Aug. 23 to Sept. 22 This week, Venus, planet of silk sheets and boxed chocolate, enters Taurus and your ninth house of philosophy and mind expansion. This energy encourages you to investigate the way you love and the language you use to define it. Is the way you love the way you are? What archetype do you perpetuate when it comes to love? Are you interested in expanding your personal definitions of gender and sexual attraction? Cue the questions, cut loose the inhibitions and cast wide the net of possibility, Virgo.

Notable Virgo: Claude McKay / Sept. 15, 1889

LIBRA Sept. 23 to Oct. 22 Le sigh, Libra, when the going gets tough, you go backward, looking to the past, and those in it, for support. Repeat after me, “There is nothing behind me.”

I understand this is a terrifying notion, but also a wildly liberating one. If you want to move forward, stop holding yourself back.

Notable Libra: Sherman Alexie / Oct. 7, 1966 SCORPIO Oct. 23 to Nov. 21 With Mercury illuminating your seventh house of intimate partnerships, there’s never been a finer time to express your feelings via an old fashioned love letter. Write it to an ex, the person closest to you, those you want to be closer, or perhaps the partner you have yet to find but know you deserve. Follow the advice of 18th century philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, “To write a good love letter, you ought to begin without knowing what you mean to say, and to finish without knowing what you have written.”

Notable Scorpio: Amy Levy / Nov. 10, 1861 SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 to Dev. 21 Eager to learn and never at a loss for enthusiasm, you’re a natural student, archer. Yet, the lesson you may find hardest to learn, and the one you need to master now more than ever, is stillness. The knowledge you need lives on the other side of forced focus and rapt observation. Follow the lead, and the eyeline, of American photographer Walker Evans, “Stare. It is the way to educate your eye.

Stare, pry, listen, eavesdrop. Die knowing something. You are not here long.”

Notable Sagittarius: DMX / Dec. 18, 1970

CAPRICORN Dev. 22 to Jan. 19 When writer and fellow Capricorn Paul Bowles was a newborn, his father tried to kill him by leaving him exposed on a NYC window ledge during a snowstorm. Unsurprisingly, their relationship remained chilly for its entirety. Our greatest traumas can become the foundation for our best stories.

What doesn’t kill you makes you interesting.

Notable Capricorn: Alfred Stieglitz / Jan. 1, 1864 AQUARIUS Jan. 20 to Feb. 18 With a mess of planets in your sixth house of structure and daily routines, the time is now to get right with your life and get rid of physical and psychic debris. You need less than you think and could be served by a stripping down and cutting back. To quote Kiwi poet Hone Tuwhare, “people who walk around in the rain naked don’t get wet: they get washed.”

Notable Aquarius: Melvin Tolson / Feb. 6, 1898 PISCES Feb. 19 to March 20 Now is not the time for restraint, Pisces. Silence the doubts that keep you from making, being, doing, progressing. It is fear and it is beneath you as soon as you recognize that you are above it.

If you waver in your confident commitment to creating, heed the words of Romanian sculptor and fellow fish Constantin Brâncuși, “You are as good as you ever will be at the moment.”

Notable Pisces: Sasha Grey / March 14, 1988

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Hurricane forecast does not paint a cheery picture SARA MATTHIS

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s usual, Colorado State University issued its hurricane forecast first. Phil Klotzbach is calling for 17 named storms, eight hurricanes, and four major hurricanes. In 2020, the team called for 8 hurricanes but 13 developed.

The university experts say it will be another abovenormal hurricane season.

The university’s research team also calculated the probability a major hurricane would hit Florida: • U.S. East Coast including peninsula Florida: 45% (average for last century is 31%) • Gulf Coast from the Florida Panhandle westward to Brownsville: 44% (average for last century is 30%) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will release its hurricane forecast at the end of May. But NOAA has made a change to what it means to have an “average” hurricane season. The old average was derived from the number of named storms during the 30-year period between 1981 and 2010, or 12. The new average of named storms calculates the average between 1991 and 2020, or 14.

NOAA’s new average reduces the number of hurricanes from seven to six, and major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher) stays the same at three.

2021 will not be the year that the hurricane season begins two weeks early — May 15 instead of June 1. And no final decision has been made whether that will happen ever. However, beginning on May 15, NOAA will begin issuing normal tropical weather outlooks — two weeks earlier than usual.

Last year was a phenomenally active hurricane season. There were 30 named storms, including 13 hurricanes and 6 major hurricanes .

In 2020, the World Meteorological Organization resorted to naming the “extra” nine tropical storms with letters from the Greek alphabet, such as Zeta.

That won’t happen again, as officials said it was too confusing. Instead, officials have an extra 21 regular names set aside, just in case, ranging from Adria to Will.

According to AccuWeather, Florida faces a heightened risk of hurricanes this year. That weather service said the Bermuda High is weakening, which may cause storms to curve north, instead of swing under Florida into the Gulf of Mexico.

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KEY WEST TEACHER NAMED OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR RUTH HOLLAND IS DEDICATED TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

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ey West High School veteran teacher Ruth Holland has been selected by the Florida Division on Career Development and Transition (FL DCDT) as the recipient of the Debra Husted Memorial Award for Outstanding Educator for the many hours she has spent providing exemplary transition services to her students.

The Debra Husted Memorial Dreams Can Come True Award is given to an educator who exemplifies tenacity and caring and has a strong belief in the ability of individuals with disabilities. It requires the recipient’s circle of involvement to be wide and influence many facets of the student’s lives. Holland meets these requirements in a multitude of ways, and has affected the lives of hundreds of students during her career in the Monroe County School District (MCSD).

“There aren’t enough awards available to recognize Ruth Holland for all of her incredible contributions to students,” said Superintendent Theresa Axford. “That being said, I am thrilled that she has received this recognition on the state level as a testament to her amazing work.

“I am honored to receive this recognition, especially because it is for work that I love,” said Holland. “The letters that others wrote on my behalf really touched my heart.”

Holland has devoted her career to promoting independence and self-advocacy for young adults with special needs.

Her career with MCSD started in the late 1990s; she will retire after this school year.

Her accomplishments include founding the “Transition to Independence, Employment and Success” (TIES) in collaboration with MCSD, Vocational Rehabilitation, the United States Navy through Sigsbee Naval Base, and other community partners. The program helps students who need it to remain in public schools until the age of 22 and helps them develop specific job skills and soft-skills as well as life skills through internships and apprenticeships in the community.

Veteran teacher Ruth Holland has received a statewide award for teachers of students with disabilities.

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Her students have the opportunity to learn to drive, use the public transportation system, and can be seen employed in local stores, restaurants and other jobs where they continue to grow. Her efforts help prepare students to be successful in a work environment and in life when they leave her program.

Holland has said, on many occasions, “The day before a student’s 22nd birthday should feel just like the day after their 22nd birthday – seamless transition into the community.”

Another of Holland’s accomplishments is the bridge between TIES and the College of the Florida Keys so students can take college classes. This includes meeting with the college advisor for appropriate class placement, setting up assistance programs, writing grants and working with the students and their families as they begin their college classes.

Holland’s commitment to her students does not end in the classroom. Her involvement with Special Olympics at the district and state level helps the students gain selfconfidence as athletes and helps them make connections with other students in their community. he has recruited volunteer coaches and community sponsors to facilitate the growth and expansion of Special Olympics from Key West to Key Largo.

Holland makes herself available to students and families as they navigate changes in school, changes at home and changes in life.

Her background includes expertise in job development and placement services for students with disabilities, collaborating with community agencies, adaptive technology, and transitional services.

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PEACE, LOVE & PLANET EARTH THAT HIPPIE BAND ROCKS EARTH DAY IN KEY WEST

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isconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson saw the ravages of the 1969 Santa Barbara, California oil spill. He saw the Cuyahoga River catch fire from pollutants in downtown Cleveland. The Los Angeles smog was thick enough to obscure the iconic Hollywood sign.

So Nelson created the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, when 20 million mostly young Americans took to the streets to protest for a cleaner environment.

Fast forward 51 years, and more than a billion people will celPeace and love from That Hippie Band. RALPH DE PALMA/ ebrate Earth Day in 192 countries Contributed and on every continent. The planet needs more help than everyone on it still needs this magical music era.

The 50th Earth Day in 2020 was the cleanest ever after COVID locked down the planet. Emissions were down as much as 45%. People in India could see the Himalayas for the first time, NASA satellites documented changes worldwide.

The Grand Canal of Venice was crystal clear.

On Thursday, April 22, a special celebration of the 51st Earth Day will feature a fugitive band of hippies from the ’60s who have been hanging out performing in Key West. They all used to have long hair, smoked weed, and could play any ’60s song anyone could remember.

Gary Hempsey and “That Hippie Band,” will help you remember all those songs from the Age of Aquarius. The Beatles, Grateful Dead, Rolling Stones, Jefferson Starship, and some Crosby, Stills, & Nash will be rediscovered.

This is a Rams Head Production at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, 2021. Doors open at 5 p.m. Music and fun begin at 6 p.m.

Wear your coolest hippie clothes (oxymoron intended) and join the Earth Day celebration with Gary Hempsey and That Hippie Band. Reef Relief will be on display along with the Conch Republic Marine Army, and the Key West Parrot Heads will all help the celebration.

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Gary Hempsey and That Hippie Band will take Key West back in time to the Age of Aquarius for an Earth Day jam at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 22 at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater in Key West. RALPH DE PALMA/Soul of Key West

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KEY WEST’S CRUISE SHIP REDUCTIONS LOOK LESS LIKELY 3RD SENATE COMMITTEE APPROVES BILL THAT VOIDS LOCAL INITIATIVE

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oth sides of Key West’s cruise ship debate descended April 14 on Tallahassee, where a third and final senate committee approved a bill that voids Key West’s vote to significantly reduce the number of large cruise ships that visit Key West.

Senate Bill 426, entitled “State Preemption of Seaport Regulations,” and its identical companion bill in the Florida House, will head next to the full floor of the state legislature for a final vote.

Key West Mayor Teri Johnston and 19 other supporters of the Safer Cleaner Ships Committee, including treasurer Arlo Haskell, boarded a chartered flight to the state capital early April 14 to implore the senate’s Rules Committee to vote against SB 426, which was filed by Sen. Jim Boyd from the Bradenton area. The Rules Committee approved SB 426 with a 12 to 5 vote.

Key West business owners Michael Halpern and Danny Hughes also flew to Tallahassee to speak in support of the bill that prohibits the port of Key West from regulating the number, size and type of ships that can call there. The bill expressly prohibits “a local ballot initiative or referendum from restricting maritime commerce.”

Sixty percent of Key West voters approved just such a ballot initiative in November 2020, calling for restrictions on the size of cruise ships and the number of people

who can come ashore every day.

If approved by the full Legislature, Boyd’s bill will nullify that initiative despite impassioned pleas from more than a dozen Key West residents.

Halpern told the Rules Committee on April 14 that he represents legendary museums of Key West, including the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, Truman’s LIttle White House and the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum, as well as businesses such as the Butterfly Boutique, “all of which have been severely damaged by the ban on cruise ships.

“Make no mistake,” Halpern continued.

“This referendum bans 95% of cruise ships from Key West. There are no cleaner, safer ships because the initiative bans the safest, cleanest ships, such as the Disney ships and the new Virgin Voyages cruise ships.”

Halpern quoted some social media comments from Safer Cleaner Ships supporters, saying they wanted to see “more upscale shops, and a less crowded downtown to make room for better-spending tourists rather than the lowest common denominator of tourism.”

“I say to this senate subcommittee,” Halpern continued. “There is no lowest common denominator when it comes to tourism in Florida. Nobody is more or less important to Florida because of the income or assets they have.”

Mayor Teri Johnston told the committee that Key West is one of the most inclusive cities in the world and the goal is not to exclude any groups of people. Rather, she said, the intent is to provide a better quality of life and improved visitor experience for residents and overnight guests.

Johnston also said the city’s sales tax revenues have rebounded to 97% of 2019 levels.

“This was a voter initiative,” Johnston said. “This is their voice. I’m imploring you, please don’t turn a blind ear. This is democracy at its best.”

Arlo Haskell said the Key West committee “supports the governor’s call to lift the no-sail order on cruise ships. All we are saying is send us your smaller ships. The Great Florida Reef is on life support with 90% of it dead or dying. … I’m begging you, please don’t wreck the reef.”

After the committee voted favorably on Boyd’s bill, the Safer Cleaner Ships contingent headed to the governor’s mansion for a press conference asking Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto SB 426 if it passes the full legislature.

Haskell said he was surprised by the Rules Committee’s vote, but posted on Facebook that their fight was not over.

Twenty Key West residents got up early April 14 to board a chartered flight to Tallahassee, where they spoke against the bill that would void their efforts to ban large cruise ships from Key West.

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / APRIL 15, 2021 A screen capture from a video feed of a white-tailed eagle’s nest. LATVIAN NATURE FUND/Contributed

DRAMA IN THE VERY DISTANT TREETOPS

MARK HEDDEN ... is a photographer, writer, and semi-professional birdwatcher. He has lived in Key West for more than 25 years and may no longer be employable in the real world. He is also executive director of the Florida Keys Audubon Society.

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ertain aspects of your life are hard to explain.

For instance, I would not want to answer to a jury of my peers why I wasted so much time last week staring slack-jawed at the drama taking place in a pine tree in Eastern Europe. I’ll start by blaming Davis.

He’s Latvian, and the kind of friend who, if you call him up, tell him you’re making a movie for a 72hour film challenge, and ask him to put on a Grim Reaper costume, run around the beach and try to catch a football that he can’t see, he’ll do it, no ques-

tions asked.

A few years ago, Davis sent me a link to a webcam that’s mounted on a white-headed eagle’s nest in Latvia. It was nice of him to think of me, though nest cams can often be rather boring.

But I clicked to be polite.

The nest was in a tree that towered above all the other trees in a Latvian forest. The white-tailed eagle who sat on it looked a lot like our bald eagle, but with a mousy, light-brown head instead of a white (bald) head. According to the commentary, a mix of English, Russian and Latvian, this was the female, Milda, named for the goddess of peace.

There wasn’t much action on screen. Sometimes her feathers would rustle in the breeze. Sometimes she moved her head to look around. But I liked the sound.

I’ve never been diagnosed with ADD, but I have my suspicions. The slightest distraction can send my brain tearing down the road like a dog that snapped its leash. Music can quell my neurological wanderlust — unless it’s too boring or too engaging.

The Latvian eagle cam was just a damn pleasant stream of real-life ambient noise — a soothing soundtrack of distant bird calls and gentle breezes. I listened to it often. OK, a lot.

Milda’s mate was called Raimis. Apparently you could tell them apart by the spots on their tails. Like most eagles, the parents seemed to be sharing the work. They’d been together on the same nest since 2017.

Eventually I started to recognize their calls. The staccato, close-to-the-mic would be the one on the nest saying, “Hey, I’m tired of sitting on these eggs. Come take your shift.” The distant stuttering bark meant one of them was coming back to the nest.

If I acted quickly, I could click over and watch a small dot on the screen grow to a full-sized, 10-pound bird of prey that would land in an impossibly deft manner on the edge of the nest.

But when I tuned in last week for a little Latvian nature zen, something had changed. Milda was on the nest, crouched over her three eggs, giving a low, plaintive call. I know we shouldn’t assign human emotions to animals, but it was hard to take it as anything other than despair.

I headed to the comments.

Raimis, the male, had been gone for two days.

Some commenters were hopeful that Raimis was out there somewhere, injured or trapped, heroically trying to get back to Milda. Some thought he was dead, or too gravely injured to return.

The eagle’s absence was alarming and significant, not so much as a love story (though one was being written in the comments), but as a biological roadblock.

A single eagle is unable to fledge one chick on its own, let alone three. She had to eat, but leaving the nest left it vulnerable to predation. Owls, crows, other eagles — any of them could take out a clutch in minutes.

If the eggs did hatch, she would need to spend even more time away from the nest, hunting for her hungry, but vulnerable chicks. A crow or a heron might swallow them whole. An owl might drag one off in his talons to feed it piecemeal to his own offspring.

Most of the knowledgeable folks were convinced that in a day or two, when the hunger built, she would abandon the nest, fly off and live to breed another year. It’s what eagles always did.

I kept checking the cam even after the sun set and the screen turned to dark digital static. But she stayed, steadfast.

She didn’t leave the next day, or the day after that, or that week even. On the eighth day, though, she did leave, but returned six hours later with a full crop, having eaten. She hunkered down again.

There was more debate. Were the eggs even viable after so many hours unbrooded? How could this not end tragically?

Villains appeared – two other eagles who wanted the nest site.

They would circle overhead, yelling, and she would yell back, firing her resolve up at them like an ack-ack gun. Once in a while one of them would land in a branch above the nest and try to menace her, though they would never go in for a physical attack, as female eagles can be 20%-25% bigger than males. They would no doubt get their asses kicked. Hours would be spent in a Latvian standoff.

People started demanding that the Latvian Fund for Nature, which runs the camera, do something. Have someone climb up the tree to feed her. Send food up with a drone. The knowing folks patiently explained why that was a bad idea.

More things have happened than I have space to describe here.

Windstorms. Snow. Other interlopers.

Still, Milda sits there, probably no longer expecting Raimis to return, but unwilling to give up until she has to, and maybe not even then.

You can view the Latvian Fund for Nature’s white-tailed eagle nest cam at: markhedden.com/eagle

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n late February, Lee Brice, one of country music’s most transcendent stars, performed live at Hawks Cay Resort’s “Keys To Country Live Music Series.” Just over 200 fans sat in lawn chairs under a picturesque island sky, as moonlight bounced across the glassy waters of Tom’s Harbor on Duck Key. But for Hawks Cay, and much of the Middle Keys, hearing one of the biggest stars in the nation was more than just a memorable evening. It was proof that Marathon and the Middle Keys can, and do, showcase world-class music in the Florida Keys.

Brice’s performance was the second installment of “Keys To Country.” A month prior, Easton Corbin, another country icon, headlined the inaugural event, immediately raising eyebrows across the Keys and beyond.

“We decided back in December to make ‘Keys To Country’ happen,” said Sheldon Suga, vice president and managing director at Hawks Cay Resort. “Our team witnessed the success of our Heroes Salute and we have a special group of people here.

So once it was proposed in December, I said ‘let’s do it!’”.

The resort’s Heroes Salute, an annual outdoor tribute to military, fire and rescue, law enforcement and all medical personnel, has raised tens of thousands for Firehouse Subs’ public safety foundation, which provides vital equipment to local fire stations in Islamorada and Conch Key. “This is a wonderful community. I live in it and always want to be a part of it,” said Suga. “We take a lot of pride in supporting local charities. Producing Keys to Country can be a delicate balance, particularly with limited seats during social distancing.

We want to offer locals and our guests an opportunity to attend, but during these difficult times we are trying to figure it out like everyone else.”

Suga says the Keys to Country series is more of an “adultcentric” event that celebrates the unique bond among the 280 employees at Hawks Cay — all of whom Suga is proud to say he knows by name.

For now, the event offers about 200 seats, but without social distancing restrictions, the Hawks Cay event lawn can accommodate up to 500 seats. And while the series doesn’t necessarily share the same philanthropic vein as their Heroes Salute, Suga says bringing national country music stars to the Middle Keys will only help bolster the Middle Keys.

“It’s not just about us,” said Suga. “It’s about bringing attention to the Keys and putting eyes on us as a destination.”

Hawks Cay Resort brings national country acts to the Middle Keys for its Keys to Country Live Music Series. BRITT MYERS/Keys Weekly

Country superstar Lee Brice, center, performed in February at Hawks Cay’s Keys to Country with his brother, Lewis Brice, left, and Key West’s Nick Norman. RALPH DE PALMA/Soul of Key West

The next Keys to Country shows take place Friday, April 23 and Saturday, April 24, featuring The Warren Brothers, who have written hits for the likes of Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley and Blake Shelton. Their songs have also been recorded by Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, Billy Currington and many others.

No matter how bright the star power from the Hawks Cay stage, Suga maintains it all comes down to his workers.

“Right now we just want to offer everything for the guest experience, no matter who is here,” he said. “Even Keys to Country is a guest experience. We have a unique staff culture and it really is about taking care of each other and looking out for one another. That’s the significant difference we can all make.”

For more on the Keys to Country Live Music Series visit hawkscay.com and stay tuned for additional names and lineups.

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or those who have spent time driving up and down the Keys, they have seen the green and white road signs announcing the names of the scores of islands stitched together by the asphalt and bridges used to build the Overseas Highway. Some of the islands are better known than others.

Anyone with even a whiff of familiarity with the Keys recognizes names like Key West and Key Largo.

Islands connected by the highway like Knights Key, Big Pine, Bahia Honda, maybe even Ramrod Key, have less familiar names.

That last one, Ramrod Key, found in the area of MM 26, was named after the ship Ramrod that wrecked on the reefs offshore in the early 1800s. Certainly, Marathon and Islamorada are familiar names, but no matter how many travel writers label them keys, Marathon Key and Islamorada Key are not real places. Marathon and Islamorada are both umbrella terms for collections of islands.

Considering the long, long list of islands making up the Florida Keys archipelago, and there are hundreds of them, some interesting name choices have been made. Concentrating on just those islands beginning with the letter “d,” some prime examples are the Desolation, Don Quixote, and Dildo keys.

The Desolation Keys are located northwest of Boca Chica Key. Boca Chica is the second to last island along the highway before reaching Key West — Boca Chica, Stock Island, Key West.

The Desolation Keys are 2.5 miles north of the road. As is the case with nearly every island in the chain, Desolation was not their only name.

On an 1861 U.S. Coast Survey, the islands were identified as the Dissolution Keys. The U.S.

Coast & Geodetic Survey Chart no. 169, dated 1878, noted Desolation Keys. In 1909, U.S. Coast Survey Chart no. 585, “Key West Harbor & Approaches” also designated the islands as Desolation Keys.

They have also been BRAD called the Grassy Keys. The name Grassy Keys should BERTELLI not be confused with ... is the curator the more familiar Grassy for Islamorada’s Key. Grassy Key is one of Keys History & the islands linked by the Discovery Center.

A published auhighway and probably best thor of six books, known because it is home his favorite subto the Dolphin Research jects are Indian Center at MM 59. Locals Key and skunk know the island was home apes. to Milton Santini, the man who caught and trained the television star Flipper (her real name was Mitzi).

Mitzi, by the way, is buried on the grounds of the Dolphin Research Center.

Another curious choice of names is Don Quixote Key, located about one mile north of Horseshoe Beach. The beach is one of those places that locals have been chilling at for decades. It is found on West Summerland Key. In terms of the Overseas Highway, West Summerland is the island between Bahia Honda and Big Pine Key. In a 1935 report to The U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey, “This small key lies to the south of No Name Key. The origin of the name is obscure, and the name is rather unusual. It is fairly well established locally.”

One of the more attention-grabbing names of all the Florida Keys is Dildo Key. Located seven miles south-southeast of Flamingo, the provocative name might not stem from the

Dildo Key is named after Cerus pentagonus cactus; it’s also known as triangle cactus, night-blooming Cerus or the dildo cactus. CONTRIBUTED.

first thought that jumps to mind. An interesting thing about the word dildo is that it is a surprisingly old word that has been used to describe a phalliclooking object used for its imagined purpose all the way back to 1598.

In the case of Dildo Key, the name is based on something of a pricklier nature — Cerus pentagonus, a cactus sometimes called the triangle cactus, Night-Blooming Cerus, or the dildo cactus. The climbing cactus, readily found on the island, produces small, red fruits about two inches long that are a kind of dragon fruit. High in magnesium and fiber, dragon fruit is also known as pitahaya and strawberry pear.

Not to end this in the dumper, but the Dump Keys cannot be ignored for reasons Upper Keys backcountry fishing guides have understood for decades. The Dump Keys are between Plantation Key and Snake Bight and are, apparently, great places for fishing guides making the run to Flamingo and Cape Sable to make a comfort stop.

Appropriately, the two islands were known as the Sh*t Keys for years. The name changed to the more readerfriendly Chit Keys, and is now marked on maps and charts as the Dump Keys.

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The Milky Way in the Florida Keys.

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From my back yard with the beautiful moon and the ocean. MARTINA DRESSLER/Contributed

Key deer buck on Watson Trail, Big Pine Key. MARY STELLA/Contributed

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BUY | NIMBLE Still in the pre-production stage, this Nimble machine looks like it has a lot of promise. Essentially, it’s a robot that will paint your nails. It’s a cube, about a foot square, that uses 3-D mapping technology to paint nails “flawlessly,” according to the manufacturer.

The product is listed on Kickstarter, and consumers can buy in now with a $229 investment, which includes one set of polish. According to the website, construction is set to begin this summer, and the product will be to market in January 2022.

9. Stupid federal requirements — like furnishing a legitimate social security number.

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8. Candidates find it difficult to schedule interviews when they are already working three other jobs.

7. Millennials need “creative hours and less intrusive job parameters.” Translation: “I want to work full-time for 22 hours a week with an immediate 401(k), unlimited company credit card and 12 weeks vacation with travel expenses. Oh, and did I mention I’m more of an ‘ideas guy?’”

6. Those pesky drug tests.

5. The COVID shots are an elaborate conspiracy by “them” and “Big Brother” to turn everyone into lazy socialists.

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3. Remember when all those people moved away when businesses shut down?

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2. There’s no vaccine for “Keys Disease.”

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READ | K.E. BREENE Color us surprised, but these supernatural romance books by K.E. Breene have us hooked! She has about eight series of books out there right now (they read more like serials, though, in that they track the same characters throughout). Two favorites are the Demigods of San Francisco and Leveling Up. It’s light fare, and funny, but with well-developed characters and editing and some steamy stuff, too. The books have plenty of detail about the “real abilities” of necromancers, beserkers and gargoyles. Read most of them for free with a subscription to Amazon Prime.

LISTEN | BORN HERE LIVE HERE DIE HERE Luke Bryan’s seventh album makes plenty of room for popinformed bite in tracks like “What She Wants Tonight” and “One Margarita,” but he’s also focused on slightly more seasoned vantage points like “Where Are We Goin.’”

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An Army Corps of Engineers study of sea level rise vulnerability identifies 2,028 Key West homes in need of elevation, 400 structures for floodproofing and seven critical infrastructure floodproofing projects. FLORIDA KEYS NEWS BUREAU/Contributed

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study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers nears completion as various governments confront coastal storm and flood vulnerability in the Florida Keys.

With recommendations for shoreline stabilization along U.S. 1, voluntary home raising and structure floodproofing, fortifying the Keys from future storms and flooding is estimated at $2.6 billion.

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners recently gave the go-ahead to sign a letter of support to accept the $3 million, federally-funded feasibility study, which started in 2018. A final version of the study was presented to government officials from the county, and more recently, Islamorada village council members. Rachel Haug, senior planner for the USACE, joined the village council’s April 8 meeting via Zoom to outline recent notable changes, costs and a timeline for the project.

One of the bigger changes, as seen in the final plan, surrounds mandatory structure acquisition.

While included in earlier versions, Haug said the measure isn’t in the final plan.

“It was a sticking point for folks,” she said.

Nearly 4,700 homes in the Keys are recommended for elevation, while a little over 1,000 com-

mercial structures and 53 critical infrastructure buildings were identified for floodproofing.

The plan identifies 2,028 Key West homes in need of elevation, 400 structures for floodproofing and seven critical infrastructure floodproofing projects. Structure elevation costs are around $900 million, while floodproofing of structures is estimated at $5.5 million. Critical infrastructure floodproofing is around $2.7 million for the Key West projects.

Haug said the federal government is expected to fund 65%, or $1.7 billion, of project costs. The remaining $893 million will need to be funded by the state, county, local municipalities and other non-federal sources.

With Congressional authorization of the project anticipated within the Water Resources Development Act of 2022, Haug said the plan is to garner funding to start pre-construction and engineering design for U.S. 1 shoreline revetment.

By 2025, a first construction contract would be awarded for building. Projects identified within the study will be phased through 10 years, with completion expected in 2035.

“Obviously for a project this big, we will need to phase that construction,” Haug said. “We’re not just going to elevate thousands of homes and flood-proof in a year.”

BRIEFLY APRIL 17 EVENTS WILL AFFECT TRAFFIC The Seven Mile Bridge Run returns on Saturday, April 17, after a hiatus due to COVID-19. Motorists and residents throughout the island chain need to plan accordingly, as the bridge will be shut down in both directions from 6 to 9 a.m. Saturday. No spectators will be allowed. For more information go to 7mbrun.com.

Officials advise being across the Seven Mile Bridge by 6 a.m. to avoid being stuck on one side or the other. Traffic flow will resume at about 9 a.m.

Delays are expected, so motorists should travel accordingly and with patience.

Key West Transit reminds the community that the bridge closure will affect the Lower Keys Shuttle.

Shuttle service will be delayed until after 9 a.m., when the bridge reopens. Service leaving Marathon, heading south, will begin at 9:21 a.m. starting at the Fairfield Inn at mile marker 53.5 and continue its scheduled route. Service leaving Key West, heading north, will begin at 9:26 a.m., starting at Whitehead & Eaton Streets and continue its scheduled route.

KEYS ENERGY INSTALLS NEW SELF-SERVE KIOSK Keys Energy Services (KEYS) recently installed a self-service energy bill payment kiosk at 1001 James St., Key West. The kiosk allows customers to securely pay bills 24/7, 365 days a year.

Customers will need to enter the account number listed on their energy bill or can look up their account using the service address or phone number associated with it.

The payment kiosk accepts cash, checks, debit and credit cards, but will only accept bills and does not dispense change for cash payments. Any overpayments will be applied to the account.

Lynne Tejeda, KEYS’ general manager and CEO, said the utility’s drop box for customers paying with checks and various online options are still available.

KEYS’ customers wishing to use the bill payment kiosk can find it near the base of the handicap ramp outside of KEYS’ Service Building at 1001 James St., Key West. Additional payment options can be found at KeysEnergy.com/ Payment-Options.

KEY WEST RECOGNIZES WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH The Key West City Commission has proclaimed April as World Autism Awareness Month. Police Chief Sean Brandenburg and Fire Chief Alan Averette accepted the proclamation for autism advocate Mike DiMauro, who attended the meeting via Zoom.

DiMauro thanked the commission for the recognition and for joining in a worldwide effort to raise awareness.

Both chiefs and their departments are strong advocates of autism awareness and work closely with the Autism Society of the Keys (ASK). Ambulances and police cars now contain sensory boxes to help comfort anyone in crisis with autism. Last year several police cars were wrapped with autism awareness puzzle pieces, and the school resource officers’ cars remained wrapped. And this is the second year that officers are wearing blue badges to raise awareness. Members of the fire department have printed special autism awareness shirts featuring the familiar puzzle pieces and use them to raise funds for ASK. Autism spectrum disorder affects an estimated one in 54 U.S. children and one in 45 U.S. adults.

It is a complex condition that affects each person differently, resulting in unique strengths and challenges. Autism can cause challenges with verbal and nonverbal communication, social interaction, and repetitive behaviors. It can affect anyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic background.

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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 Fishtrips.com, located at 1361 Overseas Highway, E17, Marathon, FL 33050, intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Shawn O. Reese Publish: April 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Reel Finatic Sportfishing, located at 599 E. 109th St Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050, intends to register said name with the

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By: Josenin Nunez Publish: April 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Jetsurf Watersports, located at 5409 Overseas Highway, #326, Marathon, FL 33050-2710, intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

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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

Lien, Foreclosure of Lien on the following described vehicle owned by Accents Decorative Finishes Inc, 2000 Peterbilt Dump Truck, Vin# 1NPFLB0X8YN511098. Vehicle to be sold on 5/3/2021 at 10:00 am at JC Rentals LLC at 92425 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070. JC Rentals LLC reserves the right to accept or reject any and/all bids.

Publish: April 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

address is FRIDAY May 14, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. A resume may be attached to the application.

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ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on April 21, 2021, at 1:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway., Marathon, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider the adoption of the following County ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 18-27(h) OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE TO AMEND THE FEES FOR USE OF THE BOAT RAMP AND NON-COUNTY RESIDENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Please note that public participation in these meetings may be conducted via Communications Media Technology (“CMT”). The connection information for members of the public who wish to attend or participate in the Public Hearing(s) via a Zoom virtual platform will be posted on the Monroe County website at @ http:// monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/ Citizens/Default.aspx.

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

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in these proceedings, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 2924441, between the hours of 8:30a.m.—5:00p.m., prior to the scheduled meetings; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call “711”. Live Closed-Captioning is available via our web portal @ http://monroecountyfl.iqm2. com/Citizens/Default.aspx for meetings of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners.

Dated at Key West, Florida, this 7th day of April, 2021.

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: April 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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 6, 2021. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: Key West Lighthouse Museum A/C Upgrade 05/06/2021 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size.

Should your bid documents exceed 25MB or otherwise be rejected or undeliverable to OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening.

Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on May 6, 2021. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,,4509326156# US (New York) +16699006833,, 4509326156# US (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Publish: April 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

PUBLIC NOTICE TO SELL Please take notice that in accordance with Florida Statutes 328.17, 713.78, 715.109, JC Rentals LLC, claims a Notice of Possessory

ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 5:30 P.M., the Village Council 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 29, 2021 Village Council 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: FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, CONSIDERING THE REQUEST OF AEC BUILD ON BEHALF OF BOYS SCOUTS OF AMERICA TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FROM THE RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY (R1) ZONING DISTRICT TO THE RESIDENTIAL DUPLEX (R2) ZONING DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY MILE MARKER 73.8 WITH REAL ESTATE NUMBER 00391020-000000, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; 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 item 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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE TO SELL Please take notice that in accordance with Florida Statutes 328.17, 713.78, 715.109, Tavernier Mini Storage Inc, claims a Notice of Possessory Lien, Foreclosure of Lien on the following Vessel described as a 1976 20’ Shamrock Boat VIN #SHA6C374M77C & 1994 Trailer VIN# 4866WAS2150005994 owned by Earl Gordon Young.

Vessel & trailer to be sold on 5/3/2021 at 10:00 am at Tavernier Mini Storage Inc 135 Hood Ave, Tavernier, FL 33070.

Tavernier Mini Storage Inc reserves the right to accept or reject any and/all bids.

Publish: April 15 & April 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 15TH STREET MARINA MARATHON, LLC GIVES NOTICE OF THE INTENT TO SELL OR DISPOSE OF THE FOLLOWING ABANDONED VESSEL ON MAY 26, 2021, 9:00 AM AT 890 15TH STREET, MARATHON, FLORIDA 33050.

Pursuant to Florida Statute 328.17, 15th Street Marina Marathon, LLC reserves the right to remove vessel from auction prior to auction date.

15th Street Marina Marathon, LLC reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

Vessel Name: Diamond Girl Hull Number: RGMH1129C787 Pennsylvania Registration: PA 6304 DG 1987 Regal 25’ Owner: David Paul White Publish: April 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers DISTRICT II ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC II) (From the City Limits of Key West to the West End of the Seven Mile Bridge) of the MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL has an opening for a TOURIST RELATED BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE - Shall be persons involved in business which is interdependent upon the tourist industry who have demonstrated an interest in tourist development but who shall not be employed in any position within the lodging industry (motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks and other tourist accommodations and whose business is in the tax collection district for which they are applying.

Any person wishing to participate on the District II Advisory Committee of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council within the district so noted above, may request an application from the Administrative Office by calling (305) 296-1552 and submit an application to the address shown below: Department DAC Monroe County Tourist Development Council 1201 White Street, Suite 102 Key West, FL 33040-3328 Deadline for receipt of application at the above

DISTRICT II ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC II) (From the city limits of Key West to the west end of the Seven Mile Bridge) of the MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL has an opening for a LODGING INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE – shall be owners or operating/general managers of motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks or other tourist accommodations which are subject to bed tax in the tax collection district for which they are applying.

Any person wishing to participate on the District II Advisory Committee of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council within the district so noted above, may request an application from the Administrative Office by calling (305) 296-1552 and submit an application to the address shown below: Department DAC Monroe County Tourist Development Council 1201 White Street, Suite 102 Key West, FL 33040 Fax #: (305) 296-0788 Deadline for receipt of application at the above address is Friday, May 14, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. A resume may be attached to the application.

Publish: April 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Advertising Contract Negotiation Meeting of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council (TDC) for the Professional Advertising Services RFP will meet on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. 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 comment will be: Advertising Contract Negotiation Meeting Time: May 3, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/83622730688 Meeting ID: 836 2273 0688 One tap mobile +13126266799,, 83622730688# US (Chicago) +19292056099,, 83622730688# US (New York) For more information please contact the TDC Administrative Office at (305)296-1552 or email Maxine Pacini at Maxine@flakeys.com.

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

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”.

Publish: April 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: KEY WEST LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM AIR-CONDITIONING UPGRADE 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.

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

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES 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 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

LEGAL NOTICES Miami, FL 33131 Telephone: 305-456-3255 Publish: April 8 & 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2021-CP-000029M DIVISION: A001MR IN RE: ESTATE OF EDWARD WOOD Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of EDWARD WOOD, deceased, whose date of death was January 10, 2021, File Number: 2021-CP-000029M, Division A001MR 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 WITHIN 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 this Notice is: April 15, 2021.

Personal Representative: Kelye Peterson 7472 Greenway Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32224 Attorney for Personal Representative: Barry J. Fuller, Esquire Florida Bar No. 161927 Fuller & Associates Attorneys, PLLC 735 North Palmetto Avenue Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043 Telephone: (904) 264-0585 Facsimile: (904) 264-1714 Primary Email: bfuller@lawfuller. com Secondary Email: twegmann@ lawfuller.com Publish: April 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 21-CP-86-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF CHARLOTTE ANN GOLDEN a/k/a ANN GOLDEN, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of CHARLOTTE ANN GOLDEN a/k/a ANN GOLDEN, deceased, whose date of death was February 11, 2021, Case: 21-CP-86-K is pending in the Circuit Court, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. The names

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

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is: April 15, 2021.

Personal Representative: CATHERINE DENICE NIX c/o Samuel J. Kaufman Law Offices of Samuel J. Kaufman, P.A. 3130 Northside Drive Key West, Florida 33040 Attorney for Personal Representative: Samuel J. Kaufman, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0144304 Law Offices of Samuel J. Kaufman, P.A. 3130 Northside Drive Key West, Florida 33040 Email designation for service: Service.Probate@ samkaufmanlaw.com Telephone: (305) 292-3926 Fax: (305) 295-7947 Publish: April 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is: April 15, 2021.

Person Giving Notice: Robert F. Giaccone 52 Flagler Street East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816 Attorney for Person Giving Notice: David A. Hook, Esq. E-mail Addresses: courtservice@elderlawcenter. com samantha@elderlawcenter.com Florida Bar No. 0013549 The Hook Law Group, P.A. 4918 Floramar Terrace New Port Richey, Florida 34652 Publish: April 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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 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

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

Ownership Interest: Unit 5623, Week 47, Annual Windward Pointe Condominium, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

(Contract No.: 2-15070) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

The sale is being held pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on February 25, 2021, in Civil Case No. 19-CA-000874-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida.

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 4TH day of March, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: April 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 21-CP-000093-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF FRANK CASPER GIACCONE, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (summary administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of Frank Casper Giaccone, deceased, by the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040; that the decedent’s date of death was November 14, 2019; that the total value of the estate is $12,500.00 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: NAME Fairuzana Giaccone ADDRESS 52-40 39th Drive, Apt. 2M Woodside Hamlet, NY 11377 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702.

ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-65-K IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN HERMAN ETMANCZYK, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of John Herman Etmanczyk, deceased, whose date of death was February 16, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands 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 15, 2021.

Personal Representative: Linda A. Etmanczyk 29108 Tulip Lane Big Pine Key, Florida 33043 Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert K. Miller Attorney Florida Bar Number: 359173 Cunningham Miller Rhyne PA 10075 Overseas Hwy PO Box 500938 Marathon, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-9428 Fax: (305) 743-8800 E-Mail: service@floridakeyslaw. com Secondary E-Mail: rmiller@ floridakeyslaw.com Publish: April 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers 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 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 19-CA-000874-K DIVISION: CIVIL JUDGE TIMOTHY KOENIG Windward Pointe II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Plaintiff, vs.

Justin Russell Wyatt, et al.

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE AS TO COUNT(S) I AND II 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 19-CA-000830-K DIVISION: CIVIL JUDGE TIMOTHY KOENIG Windward Pointe II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Plaintiff, vs.

Lise S. Haupt, et al.

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE AS TO COUNT(S) I AND II 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 5612, Week 3, Annual Windward Pointe Condominium, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

(Contract No.: 2-16287) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

The sale is being held pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on February 25, 2021, in Civil Case No. 19-CA-000830-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida.

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 4TH day of March, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: April 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 19-CA-001051-K DIVISION: CIVIL JUDGE TIMOTHY KOENIG

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Jerry H. Sensibaugh, et al.

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE AS TO COUNT(S) 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 5533, Week 49, Annual Windward Pointe Condominium, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

(Contract No.: 2-20819) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

The sale is being held pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on February 25, 2021, in Civil Case No. 19-CA-001051-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida.

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 4TH day of March, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: April 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 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) VIII 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 5733, Week 37, Annual Windward Pointe Condominium, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

(Contract No.: 2-20696) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

The sale is being held pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on 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 4TH day of March, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

LEGAL NOTICES MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: April 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 19-CA-000830-K DIVISION: CIVIL JUDGE TIMOTHY KOENIG Windward Pointe II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Plaintiff, vs.

Lise S. Haupt, et al.

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE AS TO COUNT(S) XIII 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 5314, Week 38, Even Year Biennual Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (hereinafter the “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 (hereinafter the “Declaration”). (Contract No.: 2-12540) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

The sale is being held pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on February 25, 2021, in Civil Case No. 19-CA-000830-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida.

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 4TH day of March, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: April 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 19-CA-000726-K DIVISION: CIVIL JUDGE TIMOTHY KOENIG Windward Pointe II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Plaintiff, vs.

Frank John Sittnick Jr., et al.

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE AS TO COUNT(S) 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 5422, Week 29, Annual Windward Pointe Condominium, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

(Contract No.: 2-14821) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if

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any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

The sale is being held pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on February 25, 2021, in Civil Case No. 19-CA-000726-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida.

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 4TH day of March, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: April 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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

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

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

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 19-CA-000830-K DIVISION: CIVIL JUDGE TIMOTHY KOENIG Windward Pointe II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Plaintiff, vs.

Lise S. Haupt, et al.

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE AS TO COUNT(S) XI AND XII 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 5122, Week 34, Annual Windward Pointe Condominium, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844 Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

(Contract No.: 2-15938) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

The sale is being held pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on February 25, 2021, in Civil Case No. 19-CA-000830-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida.

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 4TH day of March, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: April 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 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

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 PB3-16 KEY LARGO G69-167 OR750-937D/C (CASE #83-1136) OR932-2011/2012PR 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 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:

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 2021-05 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: 2018/1453 Alt Key No: 1563005 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2018 RE: 00459470-000000

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

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

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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.

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 $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 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

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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 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.

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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 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 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

305.743.0844

AUTOS WANTED

BOAT CREW

EMPLOYMENT Marathon FT Receptionist/

ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

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

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

AUTOS FOR SALE 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 1985 President 41' Cabin Cruiser.

Great liveaboard. Located in Marathon. Sold as is. $6,000 Call 305-731-4760 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 1989 Grady White Seafarer 22' In storage 3 years. $4,500. 2525 Overseas Highway, Marathon 305-289-9884 SOLD IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS! 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! Place your Boat For Sale ad here. Only $25.00/ week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today and Sell Your Boat!

EMPLOYMENT Marathon Elks Lodge looking for Bartender.

Please call Rose at 305-393-9881 Nail Tech & Massage Therapist needed at Vista Beauty Bar in Marathon.

Contact Julie at 305-504-3825 PT Receptionist/Admin.

Asst. needed in Marathon.

Must be professional & provide excellent customer service.

To apply, please call 954-4560009 ext. 4, or 305-9044501 or email: Mutchnik. kimberly@gmail.com Experienced Electric & Low voltage Techs wanted immediately 401k/insurance/PTO Email: admin@ checkelectricllc.com Call: 305-292-3369 Property Manager, Full Time, KCB, Sea Isle Condo, Comp 65K-67K Resume to HardingThomasL@ aol.com, 734-476-0531, 1101 West Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys ReStore is hiring a part time furniture mover 2 days a week. Must have a valid drivers license, be able to lift 75+ lbs and pass a background check.

Pay starts at $17/hour with opportunity for $20/ hour after 6 months. Call 305-453-0050 x 1 for more information or to apply.

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 3930631 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.com/ jobs 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

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.

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

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.

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.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • EMPLOYMENT

OFFICE SPACE

YARD SALES

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.

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

YARD SALE Saturday, April 17 from 9a-3p. Power & hand tools, fishing gear and few household items.

1140 Bulevar de Palmas, Marathon

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!

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!

YARD SALES

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!!

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

Old Model Military Clocks & Watches.

Call 305-743-4578

HOUSING FOR RENT 2BR/2BA Large Apt. 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!

CLEANERS NEEDED IN MIDDLE AND UPPER FLORIDA KEYS All equipment and products supplied. $20 per hour and payment within 2 days of job. Must pass same-day background check before starting with Prohousekeepers. Reply to ronnie@prohousekeepers.com with your name, phone and cleaning experience. May also text to 305-345-5165.

Law Office of Patricia Gessel in Key Largo is hiring a

FULL-TIME REAL ESTATE LEGAL ASSISTANT 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.

Please submit your resume to anthony@keylargolaw.com

NOW HIRING: Hosts Waitstaff Bartenders Bar Backs Bussers Line Cooks Dishwashers

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

DAYCARE TEACHER NOW HIRING! SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $ 1,500

HOUSING WANTED

NEEDED: INSTALLERS, APPRENTICES AND SERVICE TECHNICIANS

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

PAY RANGE: $15  $30 PER HOUR BASED ON EXPERIENCE

LOT FOR SALE

305.743.0844

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

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.

Our award winning resort is currently hiring for the following hourly positions:

Front Desk Agent Maintenance Prep Cook Bartender Server & Food Runner Room Attendant

Great Wages, Paid Health Benefits (hourly positions) and Travel Benefits. Hiring Bonus.

Apply in person at Courtyard Marriott Marathon, 2146 Overseas Hwy or email resume to jtyson@shanercorp.com • 305-289-2100

NOW HIRING:

FT Accounting / HR Coordinator Monday – Friday Schedule

Process daily deposits, reconciliations, payroll, general cashiering and other hotel accounting duties. Accounting/office manager experience preferred. Great Pay, Health and Travel Benefits.

Email resume to jtyson@shanercorp or apply in person at Courtyard Marriott Marathon, 2146 Overseas Hwy 305-289-2100

NOW HIRING:

Director of Food & Beverage

Our award winning resort is expanding our F&B operation and we seek an experienced manager with strong beverage background to oversee our all-day dining Bistro, outdoor Pool Bar and Grill and events. Great Salary, Health and Travel Benefits.

Email resume to jtyson@shanercorp or apply in person at Courtyard Marriott Marathon, 2146 Overseas Hwy 305-289-2100

LOT FOR SALE 100' x 100'

- Venetian Shores, MM 86, Snake Creek Bridge views.

Asking $1.3 Million. Call 561-579-8399 Place your Lot For Sale ad here. Only $25.00/ week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today and sell your lot!

OFFICE SPACE 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

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

NOW HIRING:

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 Apply in Person, Start Today!

Courtyard Marriott Marathon 2146 Overseas Hwy 305-289-2100

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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

$1,500 SIGNING BONUS

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

Working Warehouse Manager

Send resume to resumes@rainbowreef.com

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

Dynasty Marine Associates, Inc. www.dynastymarine.net

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.

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:

F & B Supervisor/Manager Maintenance Manager Bell/Valet Front Desk Agent Night Audit Spa Coordinator LMT - sign on bonus offered!

Licensed Nail Technician - sign on bonus offered!

Line Cook Dinner Host/Hostess (Greeter) 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 Designer An outdoor design specialist that works well with clients— producing designs and selections.

Follows through with support for install teams.

Finish Carpenter Framing & drywall repairs, kitchen & bath remodeling, etc. Must present high attention to detail; workmanship must be very high quality.

Architects Architectural staff at all levels.

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

Royal Furniture in Key West is looking for motivated, hardworking people to join our sales team COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS

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

Call Jeff: 305-395-2685 Salary $17.15 – $24.15/hour Key West, Sugarloaf, Marathon and Upper Keys (4 work locations)

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

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

HIRING

www.RoyalFurnitureAndDesign.com

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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NOW HIRING RESTAURANT HOST

KeysBank.com

Join Our Team!

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

Key West

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

Full job descriptions available at

Information Technology Technician Maintenance Technician Full Time Teller Part Time Floating Teller Commercial Loan Processor Residential Loan Processor Marathon Full Time Teller Islamorada Assistant Branch Operations Manager

www.dolphins.org/career_opportunities

Apply Online at KeysBank.com/Careers

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

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

SPALLING

ALL KEYS GLASS

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Windows • Doors

305-743-7800

Authorized Dealer

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

EXPERTS

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Overseas Market Key West

NOW HIRING!

Sewer Connections 305

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• New Construction • Remodeling • Irrigation

y’s www.KeysSlidingGlassDoorRepair.com d n A Sliding Glass Door Repair Roller Maintenance Track Maintenance Door Alignment Security Pins Safety Locks Handles

We Also Repair & Replace Patio Door Screens

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305

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• Heavy Equipment • Solar Lic## RF11067168

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

Appliance and Air Conditioning

Sales - Service - Installation 1700 N. Roosevelt Blvd #2, Key West 305-294-0090 • www.kolhages.com

Insured • Professional • Reliable

Sportfishing Adventures

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

info@johnnymaddoxcharters.com

305-481-3259

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 •

Customer service is my strength Brian@tewesmortgage.com

305-289-1150

NMLS# 375025 Tewes Mortgage NMLS# 1453791 NMLSConsumerAccess.org

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Serving Key Largo to Key West

Serving Monroe, Dade & Broward Including Airports & Ports.

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

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