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KEY WESTER RESCUES WINDBLOWN BIRDS FROM CUBA | P. 8
CRUISE BILL STILL UNDERWAY
HOUSE REPS. VOTE TO VOID KEY WEST’S SHIP LIMITS | P. 5
LET FREEDOM RING CONCH REPUBLIC CELEBRATES HISTORIC SECESSION | P. 10
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Florida women are choosing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at higher rates than Florida men. Statewide as of Wednesday, women made up about 57% of fully vaccinated people, compared to 43% of men, according to the Florida Department of Health. In 66 of Florida’s 67 counties, women are outpacing men when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines. Glades County in south central Florida is the only exception. [Source: Tallahassee Democrat]
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Public housing officials in Key West are in the process of changing the name of J.Y. Porter Place apartments in light of concerns about Porter’s Ku Klux Klan connections. The complex will be named for Lang B. Milian, the city’s second black commissioner. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly
KLAN CONNECTION PROMPTS HOUSING BOARD TO RENAME PORTER PLACE APARTMENTS
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he board of the Key West Housing Authority on April 19 voted unanimously to change the name of J.Y. Porter Place public housing apartments in light of concerns about Porter’s connections to the Ku Klux Klan. The same board is also committed to making its meetings more accessible to the public and to creating a resident advisory board to give residents of public housing a voice. The J.Y. Porter Place housing complex at the end of White Street will be renamed, as proposed by City Commissioner Clayton Lopez, for Lang B. Milian, the second black man ever elected to the Key West city commission in 1971. Key West elected its first black city commissioner, Robert Gabriel, in the first decade of the 1900s. A public housing complex in Bahama Village is named for him. Following the April 19 namechange vote, housing authority commissioner Annette Mobley told Lopez, “You’ve been making me smile all day with this.” City Commissioner Sam Kaufman had brought Porter’s KKK connection to the housing board’s attention in October and initially
met with resistance from three of the five board members, who dismissed Kaufman’s suggestion and questioned whether J.Y. Porter or his son was a local Klan leader. Lopez followed up with a letter on April 16 to the housing authority board that recognized the commissioners’ decades of honorable service, but also expressed regret over the potentially divisive name. Lopez wrote that despite the contributions of Dr. Porter as the state’s first health officer, “the darker side of that history” must also be recognized. “I would like to offer a possible solution in the hope of avoiding further division in our community over this issue,” Lopez wrote, suggesting the complex be named for Milian. “Doing this would keep the historic perspective we all love, while casting no further aspersion on the name of Dr. Porter,” Lopez wrote. “It would again allow us to concentrate on those issues that unite us and on which we can work together, rather than those that separate us and divert our attention from our greater missions of service to our neighbor.”
After publicly criticizing the housing authority board for its lack of accessibility and failure to provide online links to its meetings, Kaufman thanked the board on April 19. “This is a great day for Key West,” Kaufman told the board. “We are One Human Family and now my kids will learn about what you did for them. The message you’re sending to the community (with the name change) is wonderful.” The name change will not be finalized until the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) approves it. But the Key West Housing Authority’s executive director, Randy Sterling, said he will bring the matter to HUD’s attention in the coming weeks. At the close of the housing authority board meeting, the board’s new director of communications, Peter Batty Sr., told the board and the public that they are moving forward with increased public access, virtual meeting links and the creation of an advisory board to address concerns from residents of the city’s public housing complexes.
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KEY WEST WEEKLY / APRIL 22, 2021
HOUSE RULES
Committee votes to void Key West’s cruise ship reductions State Rep. Spencer Roach speaks on April 19 in support of the House bill he sponsored that, if passed, will void the Key West vote that would significantly reduce the number of cruise ships that visit Key West. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly
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he bill that would nullify Key West’s voterapproved cruise ship reductions is making its way through the Florida House of Representatives and its committees. The bill already passed three state senate committees and, on April 19, passed the House Commerce Committee. The committee voted 13-5 to support House Bill 267, which prohibits the port of Key West from restricting maritime activity based on the size, type or capacity of ships. During Monday’s 90-minute debate, the bill’s sponsors, Rep. Spencer Roach of the Fort Myers area, and Rep. Tyler Sirois of Merritt Island, said the creators of Key West’s local referendum “are engaging in economic elitism in an attempt to remake Key West in the mold of Martha’s Vineyard,” adding that the Key West Committee for Safer Cleaner Ships is trying to cherry-pick the type and wealth of tourists who visit Key West. State Rep. Bob Rommel, a Republican who represents part of Collier County, said, “It sounds like Key West is trying to discriminate against a certain type of tourist.” On the other hand, representatives who opposed the state bill questioned the propriety of the state dismissing the will of local voters.
“Is it the position of the bill’s sponsors that local government should not be able to decide how much is too much in their own backyard in terms of tourism and cruise ships?” Rep. Joe Geller, Democrat of Aventura, asked. Roach and Sirois also told the committee the local referendums “set a dangerous precedent that could have severe economic impacts.” A representative of the Sierra Club called the state bill “an anti-environment, government overreach bill.” The bill’s next House committee hearing will be determined later this week. Leaders of the Safer Cleaner Ships committee, which orchestrated the Key West referendums, posted on its Facebook page that the addition of the cruise ship issue to the House Commerce Committee agenda was done with just a half-day’s notice, thus preventing a Key West contingent from speaking against the bill in Tallahassee, which 19 of them did last week during a state senate committee vote. When the senate version of the bill passed the last senate committee, the Safer Cleaner Ships representatives, including Key West Mayor Teri Johnston, demonstrated outside of the governor’s mansion in Tallahassee, asking Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto the bill if it passes both chambers of the state legislature.
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SCHOOLS ON TAP TO GET $20 MILLION IN FEDERAL AID School district is receiving COVID stimulus payments, part of which will go toward expanded summer school CHARLOTTE TWINE
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ust as many U.S. citizens have been receiving stimulus payments from the federal government throughout this pandemic, the Monroe County School District has received emergency relief funds to address the impact that COVID-19 has had at its elementary and secondary schools. According to Amber Archer Acevedo, coordinator of community relations for Monroe County School District, the district so far has received $1.3 million for the first round of stimulus payments. The district has also applied for and will probably be approved for a $5.8 million secondround stimulus payment. In the near future, MCSD will have the opportunity to apply for a third stimulus payment, this one for the biggest amount yet: $13 million. In addition, an expanded summer program, open to all students called the Monroe Summer BEACH (Becoming Engaged and Confident Healthy Kids), has been given an official green light by the district. The stimulus payments come from the U.S. Department of Education, which doles them out to state educational agencies. The states in turn give the stimulus payments to the school districts that apply for them in a grant-like process. This money is called
the ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Relief) Fund. Beverly Anders, MCSD’s executive director of finance and performance, said the $1.3 million stimulus (called ESSER I funds) was used to pay for personal protection equipment and cleaning supplies for staff and students, costs to deliver food to students during the summer, virtual curriculum and additional furniture and tents that allowed all students and staff to be socially distanced. Anders also said the ESSER II funds (the $5.8 million stimulus) will be used to help pay for summer school, all forms of before- and after-school tutoring, mental health education and training, as well as social workers and additional counselors to address student learning gaps and social issues stemming from the pandemic. The $5.8 million payment will also be used for the expanded summer school open to all students, the Monroe Summer BEACH program. Acedevo said the summer school will still have a typical curriculum to address the students who need remediation and credit retrieval, but expanded offerings funded by ESSER II — art, theater and physical activities — will be announced soon. “We have not applied yet for the $13 million ESSER III funds as they have not become available from the state yet,” said Anders. “We haven’t put a plan together yet for how that will be spent at this point.” “The ESSER funds will be used to address learning losses and the mental health needs of our students,” said Superintendent Theresa Axford. “We are grateful for the funds that will allow us to focus on areas of critical concerns related to the effects of the COVID pandemic.”
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KEY WEST WEEKLY / APRIL 22, 2021
RACING PIGEONS OFF COURSE KEY WEST’S JIM HALE AND FBI TAKE AN INTEREST SARA MATTHIS
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im Hale is doing his level best to catch as many racing pigeons as he can, but it’s slow going. Social media is alive with tales of these birds spotted in the Florida Keys. The pigeons are wearing stamped bands that read “Cuba,” or “FCI” or “FCC.” He’s taking the birds back to his pigeon loft in Key West, and feeding them proper racing food so the birds will have the strength to fly home when released. “These pigeons cannot survive on Froot Loops or Cocoa Puffs, and bird seed doesn’t have enough protein to sustain them” or give them the stamina they need for the 100-mile trip across the ocean, back to Havana, Hale said. Racing pigeons can’t survive in the wild because they are domesticated animals that are at risk from starvation, cars, cats and dogs. In the past five days, he’s managed to corral 19 of the Cuban birds. This isn’t the first time it’s happened, either. One year he collected 78, though he can’t remember the year. Hale has a lot of experience with this sort of phenomenon — he’s been racing pigeons for three decades. Most likely, he said, the birds were blown off course by a strong storm two weeks ago. Spring, Hale said, is prime racing season. For Cubans, the racing pigeons are a big investment and why he’s so intent on collecting the birds and getting them strong enough to be released. “Cubans don’t have a whole lot. They might win a year’s salary in a single pigeon race. The owners probably spend more money on the pigeons’ food than they spend feeding their own family,” he said. Hale said he’s heard that, in Cuba, trying to lure away another owner’s racing pigeon is not uncommon. And some of the birds could end up on a dinner plate as the country faces food shortages made worse by the pan-
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A few years ago, Key West’s Jim Hale was able to nab this Cuban racing pigeon, fatten her up, and release her to (hopefully) fly home. “She was a really nice hen, a world-competition level pigeon,” Hale said. Cuban racing pigeons are identified by the stamps on the leg bands that read “Cuba,” “FCI,” or “FCC.”
demic, he said. It’s clear that Hale worries about the people who share his passion, who have no way of knowing what has happened to their birds. Hale’s advocacy has attracted the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He said an agent called this week and asked him a lot of questions. He said she seemed satisfied with his answers. And, no, he’s not sending secret messages via pigeon, thankyouverymuch. The questions are probably warranted, however, because homing pigeons are so useful. During the Cold War, the CIA’s Office of Research and Development created a camera small enough to be strapped to the breast of a pigeon for spying purposes. And homing pigeons have been used to carry messages since the time of Julius Caesar in ancient Rome. Sending war messages via pigeon was common during World War I and World War II, too. When the birds have regained their strength, on a clear and sunny morning, Hale said, he’ll put on some loud Latin music and open the doors to the pigeon loft. “They don’t come with a story, so I don’t know exactly why they are here,” Hale said. “I jokingly told the FBI agent that I was going to put a happy face sticker on the birds and release them. I want the Cuban owners to know that somebody took care of them and let them go.” Locals who spot a homing pigeon should try to catch it, then give Hale or a bird center volunteer a call to come collect it. “I had one call about a pigeon in the rafters. If they can’t catch it, I probably can’t either,” Hale said. Hale is at 305-923-4970; the Key West Wildlife Center, 305-292-1008; Marathon’s Wild Bird Center, 305-7438382; or Tavernier’s Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, 305-8524486.
Photograph taken by itinerant photographer A.V. Rabenau of a group of Overseas Railway workers on Pigeon Key in 1910. (The subjects’ mustache game is on point!) KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY/Contributed
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nder Construction: Glass Plate Negatives of A.V. Rabenau,” an exhibit of vintage photographs, is opening Friday, April 30 in the Bumpus Gallery at the Custom House Museum in Key West. Curated by Cori Convertito, the exhibit features black-andwhite prints from the original glass plate negatives taken by an itinerant photographer known as A.V. Rabenau. The negatives were acquired by the Key West Art & Historical Society in late 2020 from a private collector. The collection consists of over 60 early 20th century glass plate negatives taken by Rabenau during a visit to the Florida Keys. Little is known of the photographer, but his work suggests he was an experienced professional. He visited the Florida Keys during a pivotal time in its history – the construction of the Overseas Railway. The “dry plate” negatives are not dated, but it is probable that he paid a visit to the island chain some time between 1909 and 1911. “From about 1870 to 1920, many photographers used fragile glass plates to portray daily life,” said Convertito. “Plates were sold in boxes, factory-coated with a gelatin emulsion of silver bromide, available through mail order or at stores in large villages such as Key West. The photographer
loaded one negative at a time into their camera, made the exposure, and stored the negative until he or she developed it in a home darkroom.” Significant portions of Rabenau’s images are staged portraits of the men, women and children living and working on Pigeon Key. Others are portraits of Key West residents taken when the photographer had a temporary studio on the island. “The negatives speak to a special time and place in Florida Keys history,” said Convertito. “Rabenau never published his photographs, meaning the museum’s recently acquired collection brings never-beforeseen images to light. You will not find his striking portraits anywhere else. They are a treasure.” “Under Construction: Glass Plate Negatives of A.V. Rabenau” has its public opening on Friday, April 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. Social distancing and masks will be required, in order to adhere to local and CDC guidelines. The exhibition runs until September 2021 and is sponsored by the Helmerich Trust and the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. More information is available from Convertito at 305-295-6616, x112 or cconvertitofarrar@ kwahs.org, or at kwahs.org/ exhibitions. — Contributed
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KEY WEST WEEKLY / APRIL 22, 2021
CHARLOTTE TWINE
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Monroe County Guidance/Care Center provides suicide prevention training
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ometimes our friends here in the Keys are gripped by such overwhelming moods and problems that they need help from others. In fact, the emotional black cloud can be so blinding, so confusing, suicide might seem like a viable op-
tion. Recently, a 60-year-old male, let’s call him Mike, came to the Guidance/Care Center in a crisis. He had severe alcohol use, depression, anxiety, feelings of guilt and low motivation. Mike was admitted to GCC Marathon as an inpatient, then was connected to relapse prevention and psychiatric treatment after his discharge. He now attends group and psychiatric appointments regularly. Mike reports that his depression and anxiety have decreased and he feels much better. He has maintained sobriety, stable housing and employment since his discharge. “Although sometimes a crisis does require an inpatient stay, it is not hopeless,” said Maureen Dunleavy, a licensed mental health counselor and regional vice president of the Guidance/Care Center Inc. “Our community neighbors can get through with a little help.” Dunleavy told Keys Weekly that since 2014, Monroe County has seen some of the highest suicide rates in the state. Then Hurricane Irma hit in 2017, and the U.S. Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) did a study to show the impact of natural disasters on suicide rates. The upshot? Natural disasters have a huge impact on people between 40 and 60 years old, with renters being in the highest risk group. “Socioeconomic status doesn’t matter — just that you are a renter, and you don’t see a way out. We try to keep people from drinking when they feel that way.” During this COVID year, Dunleavy saw national data about anxiety and substance abuse going up, so the clinic applied for funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for a suicide prevention campaign. “We won an $800,000 grant last year, to be used for free mental health services and free suicide prevention training,” she said.
Monroe County residents can reach out for help when they are having a difficult time. Call the Guidance Care Center at 305-434-7660, option #8.
Dunleavy and the GCC are on high alert this spring. Studies have shown that not only does Monroe County have some of the highest suicide rates in Florida, but also that spring is a particularly vulnerable time. “There are fewer holidays in the springtime and fewer chances to connect with others. There’s also Seasonal Affective Disorder, add to that the pandemic, and hurricane season is coming.” To combat this stressful time in the spring, Dunleavy and the GCC presented a suicide prevention webinar in April, with another scheduled for May. The free, live 60-minute suicide prevention training will be offered from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 14. Called a “Lunch and Learn BlueJeans Webinar Event,” the topics will include identifying suicide risk, warning signs, communication and actions to assist. The impact of COVID-19 on mental health and practical coping methods will be presented and discussed. Participants are encouraged to prepare questions about how to approach discussion with others about suicide. And because we all love success stories, Dunleavy gave Keys Weekly another reason for hope via email: “A 43-year-old female was admitted to GCC Marathon due to anxiety, depression and daily alcohol use. Following discharge, she was connected to therapeutic, psychiatric and case management services. She has been utilizing coping skills, maintaining sobriety and is experiencing decreased symptoms of depression and anxiety. Even through the rest of this pandemic and while experiencing serious life stressors, she has been effectively coping now.” Register for the webinar by email to training@westcare.com, using the subject line “GCC Suicide Prevention+Date.” If you are thinking of self-harm and suicide, or simply need help, you are not alone. Call the Guidance Care Center at 305-434-7660, option #8. The GCC has walk-in clinics in Key Largo, Marathon and Key West.
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KEY WEST WEEKLY / APRIL 22, 2021
A TRIBUTE TO TRIBUTE BANDS
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he current situation surrounding the pandemic has caused many folks to get creative in how they go about their BEN business. Conch SOLOVE Records founder and TV88 execu... is a local radio tive producer Cliff personality and music promoter Rydell is no difwho loves to share ferent. his passion for “I have a music. need to keep putting on events,” said Rydell. “I just had to find a way to put on something unique involving my passion for documenting great music.” Due to safety and restrictions, it had become difficult to pull off the typical large-scale live music events that Conch Records is known for hosting. Cliff reached out to his friend Ray West, a talented local musician, to help him brainstorm an idea. They decided that documenting a tribute band could be fun and interesting. But they would need a headliner. Having previously met Michael Allman, son of Allman Brothers founder Gregg, Rydell decided to approach him about being the subject of a film documenting the making of a great tribute band. Allman graciously accepted the invite. He would come to Marathon to perform his late father’s music, backed by a band made up of some of the best Florida Keys musicians. West and Rydell began to discuss who would make up the tribute band. “One thing led to another,” recalls Rydell. The talent pool in the Florida Keys is deep, so narrowing down the musician list was difficult. “Suddenly, it occurred to us to spend an entire day filming with several tribute bands. It was a stroke of genius.” They reached out to Ric Ara, lead guitarist and co-founder of The Lady A Blues Band. Ara had previously toured and performed in an Eric Clapton tribute band. Ara was all in and the idea started to turn into a plan.
On April 11, Conch Records/TV88 set up a live recording studio at the Florida Keys Country Club in Marathon. Five tribute bands were on the slate to perform. The first act was Marathon councilman and former mayor John Bartus, who performed an impressive one man/one guitar tribute to Pink Floyd. The second act was Ara and Lady A Band and their spectacular tribute to Clapton. The third performance was a four-piece band fronted by bassist Jeff Dalton and guitarist Walter Yarborough, joined by keyboardist Vince Bergamo and drummer Jannick Kjaer, who performed a mind-blowing rendition of the Iron Butterfly hit “In-A-Gadda-DaVida.” Taking the stage as the fourth act were Wayne Sorbelli, Karri Daley, Francois Gehin and David Warren, who put on an electrifying tribute to Led Zeppelin. The finale was an allstar band made up of West, Bergamo, Robert Douglas, Robert Tucker and dual drummers Kjaer and Daniel Clark fronted by Michal Allman. They performed a magnificent hour-long set of Allman Brothers Band music. I was fortunate and flattered to be asked to host and emcee the event. I introduced all the acts and interviewed each of them after their set. It was truly a remarkable event. There was a small live audience that included event sponsors who made it all possible to pull off the show. Conch Records plans to release six separate short films, one dedicated to each tribute band and a sixth one that will show the makings of such an incredible event. The film series, “The Making of a Florida Keys Tribute Band,” will air on several outlets including Facebook, YouTube, and conchrecords.com. A plan is also in place to show the films in local theaters. Stay tuned and in tune. BEN’S LIST Great Rock Documentaries 1. “Runnin’ Down a Dream” Tom Petty 2. “Echo in the Canyon” Laurel Canyon era of music 3. “The Other One” Bob Weir ~ Grateful Dead 4. “That Little Ol’ Band from Texas” ZZ Top 5. “Under the Influence” Keith Richards
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CONCH REPUBLIC: 39 YEARS OF OUTRAGEOUS INDEPENDENCE
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onch Republic Independence events will take place through Sunday, April 25, featuring sunset sails, bar crawls, pool bar crawls, a Saturday street fair and a host of other outrageous activities. Visit conchrepublic.com for a full schedule and online registration for individual events. “The city has been extremely supportive of these events,” said producer Jim Gillernan. “Key West Mayor Teri Johnston felt safe enough to come to our Wearable Art Fashion Show at Key West Theater because we’ve strictly followed protocols and we didn’t embarrass the city.” Here’s how the whole Conch Republic craze started, according to conchrepublic.com: “The Conch Republic (also known as Key West and the Florida Keys), like many nations, was born from trouble. This trouble started in the dark days of March 1982, when the federal government placed a Border Patrol roadblock at the Last Chance Saloon in Florida City. “A 17-mile traffic jam immediately ensued as the Border Patrol stopped every car leaving or entering the Keys, supposedly searching for illegal drugs and immigrants who might be hiding under the front seats, in glove compartments and in trunks. “The media started reporting on the unprecedented action of the Border Patrol within the United States. After all, most everyone believed that the Florida Keys were indeed part of the United States. As the stories of the traffic jam spread across the nation and the world, visitors started canceling reservations to come to the Keys. “Community leaders started to gather around Mayor Dennis Wardlow to decide what to do. The lifeblood of a budding tourism industry was threatened and there was talk of secession, more for publicity than political reasons. At the urging of attorney David Paul Horan, an injunction was filed against the government’s action in federal court in Miami.
“The court refused to prohibit the federal government’s Border Patrol from treating the Keys like a foreign country. When the Key West delegation left the courthouse, they were met by a gaggle of world press asking ‘What are you going to do, Mr. Mayor?’ and Mayor Wardlow answered, ‘We are going to go home and secede,’ and thus the Conch Republic was born. “On April 23, 1982, the Conch Republic flag was raised over city hall and the Schooner Western Union, under command of Capt. John Kraus, went forth into the harbor and ‘attacked’ the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Diligence with water balloons, Conch fritters and stale Cuban bread. The Diligence fought back with fire hoses and thus commenced the Great Battle of the Conch Republic. Prime Minister Wardlow immediately surrendered and demanded foreign aid from the United States. (We’re still waiting for the check.) The roadblock was quietly removed and the glorious Conch Republic remained in its wake. “Note: The secession and subsequent creation of the Conch Republic should not be viewed as a revolution against the United States of America. It was quite the opposite — a protest against the folly of zealotry resulting in the people of the Florida Keys being alienated as Americans. “The United States Coast Guard, the object of the first and only act of military aggression by the Conch Republic government, was never considered an ‘enemy.’ The U.S. Coast Guard Diligence was merely a target of opportunity. Let no one ever get the impression that the U.S. Coast Guard has ever been considered anything other than a good friend. “The Conch Republic exists as a sovereign state of mind, which signifies our vision of the America of which we are proud to be a part.” — Contributed
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KEY WEST WEEKLY / APRIL 22, 2021 MANDY MILES
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MEAT AT THE MOOSE
Micah Woerner designed the new Moose Pit to look and taste like a comfortable backyard barbecue. His pit beef, turkey and ham are slow-cooked in a giant charcoal grill.
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Jason Thompson of the Hog’s Breath Saloon picks up a pit beef sandwich and drenched wings from Micah Woerner’s Moose Pit at the Key West Moose Lodge. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly
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icah Woerner is on a roll — as a Key West sandwich master. He got locals hooked last year on his Little Whitehouse Subs, with the essential South Jersey sub rolls, sky-high sliced meats, fresh toppings and clever names. (Not to mention his partner, Joy Terwilliger’s daily cupcake selections.) Woerner now has expanded his empire to include one of his own hometown favorites from his native Baltimore — two-handed pit beef sandwiches. (There’s also pit turkey and pit ham.) You’ll need both hands — and plenty of paper towels. Forget those tiny, takeout napkins and flimsy forks. These sandwiches — pit beef, pit turkey and pit ham with cheddar, onions and homemade sauce — demand and deserve your full attention.
In addition to pit beef, turkey and ham sandwiches, Micah Woerner’s new Moose Pit at the Moose Lodge offers burgers, chicken sandwiches and 14 flavors of crispy wings.
The Moose Pit’s pit beef sandwich is as close as one can get to an Arby’s beef-and-cheddar sandwich — with twice the meat and without the 100-mile drive.
“And then maybe a nap afterward,” Woerner said, laughing while expertly slicing a half-pound of pit beef that then heads to the grill, where it’s melted with cheddar and onions if desired. His new Moose Pit is located in the back of the Key West Moose Lodge that faces Eisenhower Drive. Head around back to Pearl Street for the backyard barbecue spot. “The Moose Lodge wanted to upgrade its food offerings and I wanted a place to do pit beef,” Woerner said. “I’m really excited to be here. We just opened a month ago and people are already finding us and coming back. “The front of the lodge is reserved for Moose Lodge members, but Woerner’s backyard Moose Pit is open seven days a week to the public. We do takeout, and picnic tables here. Plus we’re setting up cornhole and other games to really make it comfortable.”
“Pit beef is a Baltimore favorite,” Woerner said. “It’s a unique version of barbecue that includes slow-cooking meat on a charcoal grill and then slicing it really thin. Our classic sandwich is called The Baltimore featuring pit beef, onions and tiger sauce. And our other most popular sandwich is the Key West with pit beef, cheddar and homemade island sauce. It’s as close as you can get to an Arby’s sandwich, but with more meat and without the 187-mile round trip.” Woerner said there’s a true Key West/Baltimore connection with pit beef. “Boog Powell, who was a star baseball player from Key West, later went on to play for the Baltimore Orioles,” Woerner said. “And now he owns three locations of Boog’s Pit Beef in Ocean City, Maryland and at Camden Yards baseball stadium and the Ravens’ stadium.” But there’s no need to go that far for the giant, juicy sandwich. The new Moose Pit, 700 Eisenhower Drive, is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. Online ordering is coming soon, but for now, call 305-395-2955.
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Gay is the author of four books of poetry: Against Which; Bringing the Shovel Down; Be Holding; and Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, winner of the 2015 National Book Critics Circle Award and the 2016 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. His new poem, Be Holding, was released from the University of Pittsburgh Press in September of 2020. His collection of essays, The Book of Delights, was released by Algonquin Books in 2019.
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KEY WEST WEEKLY / APRIL 22, 2021
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n recent years, the world of photography has seen a bit of a renaissance. The age of camera phones and digital photography sprouted a significant uptick in images posted on countless platforms and apps. Few of us can say we do not like to share our photos – maybe even oversharing on occasion, or so we’re told. Being a 24/7 digital clicker, a SHANNON P. social-media addicted selfie-master, or filtering WILEY one’s face into a youngShannon Wiley is er, sexier image with the a native Floridian aid of a phone or pad, born in Hialeah, hardly makes a photogFlorida. He’s an rapher. Even with all the artist, muralist, graphic designer, nifty tricks and treats teacher and coach. the digital world has He currently lives bestowed upon modern in Marathon with society, most of us are his two children. light-years from being Besides painting, he enjoys all the classified as professional wonders of the photographers. Florida Keys. HIs A professional phowork is for sale at tographer sees composiGuild Hall Gallery tion, seeks the correct in Key West and at Shady Palm Gallight and shadow, finelery in Marathon. tunes the aesthetics and focuses on things like asymmetrical balance, contrast, reflection and more, to direct the viewer’s eye and capture emotions. This is something we know when we see, but can seldom define. CJ Groth is a highly trained and incredibly skilled photographer who lives right here in our little island paradise. Groth was born in Iowa and discovered photography MF_KWWeeklyAd_1.pdf
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in her youth when her brother bought her first Nikon camera and delivered it from Japan. She earned a master’s degree in journalism and an MBA and spent years working in corporate America before her fortuitous arrival in Key West. Groth is a full-time professional photographer and a 30year resident of the Keys. She lives and works in Key West but has a breadth of subject matter that includes far more than just our beautiful backyard. Some of Groth’s masterful photos in her Cuba collection are brilliant and perfectly halt time, capturing the essence of historic Havana. Her wildlife depictions and tropical sunsets are majestic. “I never know when I’ll see something that will just speak to me, which is why I always carry my camera,” Groth said. “It is my hope others will feel the same connection with the subject when they see my work.” Her work differs from that of most photographers since Groth combines the best of darkroom (process) and digital photography, enhancing color as only she can. Groth has served as chair of the Florida Keys Council of the Arts and won many honors and awards for her images over the years. She currently shows at Guild Hall Gallery on Duval Street where she has been a fixture since 1998 and exhibits larger works at Art on Duval, a Procaccini Gallery. More information is at www.keywestphotos.com.
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he musical lineup read like a Who’s Who of the Key West music scene. Dozens of performers, producers and sound technicians shared their sound and donated their time and talent for the April 17 Bill Blue Most Exceptional Benefit Concert, which raised money to help legendary bluesman Bill Blue, who lost his voice to cancer. Performers included CW Colt, Barry Cuda, Mick Kilgos, Kim Jadę Fry, Gabriel Wright, Chris Rehm, Adrienne Z, Claire Finley, Ray West, Tony Baltimore, Tony Roberts, Dani Hoy, Joey Marchiano, Kenny Fradley, The Happy Dog, Larry Baeder, Gary Hempsey, Ericson Holt, Julianna MacDowell, Ray Spence, Mike Ault, Tommy Tangie, Jersey Slim, Dora Gholson, Francise Gehin, Randy Morrow, Jesse Wagner, Jeff Clark and Turner Harrison. Bill Hoebee of WAIL 99.5 radio station emceed the event at Key West’s Coffee Butler Amphitheater. The evening included original music, shared stories about Bill and live covers of Bill Blue songs. — Weekly staff report
7 NICK DOLL/Nick Doll Photography 1. A Key West sunset provides the perfect backdrop at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater. 2. Radio personality Bill Hoebee emcees the Bill Blue Most Exceptional Benefit Concert on April 17. 3. A mainstay of the Key West and New York music scene, Larry Baeder does what he does best.
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4. Legendary drummer Mick Kilgos pays tribute to his longtime friend Bill Blue. 5. Happy to once again be attending live music events, the grounds of Key West’s amphitheater included food, drinks and vendor booths. 6. From one music man to another, Barry Cuda pays tribute to Bill Blue. 7. Sound technician JL Jamison ensures stellar sound for the April 17 benefit concert.
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CHARLOTTE TWINE
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TASK FORCE TACKLES MINI-SEASON
County and state officials and business owners created a group to brainstorm how to have a smoother lobster season
Female lobster. DAVID GROSS/Contributed
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f you ever want a conversation to get heated on a community Facebook page, lob out this question: “Hey, do you think we should have lobster mini-season?” Then buckle up and enjoy the ride. Keys Weekly did a search on “lobster mini-season” on a local Facebook page, and we saw a post that said, “I just want to remind people that mini-lobster season is not for taking small lobster.” Commenters responded, “I wish they would do away with mini-lobster season,” and “We never go out for mini stupid season. I hide. Too many amateurs on the water with no regard to safety.” Also: “I say close mini-season down so the local fishermen actually have a chance this year.” Due to the event’s consistent controversy, Monroe County Mayor and Commissioner Michelle Coldiron and Marathon City Councilman John Bartus spearheaded a lobster mini-season task force via Zoom on March 8. The discussion was about making rules and regulations more uniform countywide and therefore mitigating the impact of the event.
On April 21, Coldiron was scheduled to present the task force’s findings to the Board of County Commissioners. (However, as of press time, she had not been able to present and discuss the topic during a packed meeting.) “This update is because we are trying to see what we can do to make lobster mini-season safer for the environment and the residents,” Coldiron told Keys Weekly. “It is in no way for us to cancel it. During COVID, it all came to a head, with many wanting to cancel the lobster miniseason. And we couldn’t. It’s controlled by FWC.” Canceling mini-season is not an option, so, Coldiron said, the March 8 task force came up with several long- and short-term solutions to make the annual event go more smoothly. The 31 attendees were representatives from local municipalities and stakeholder groups and included: Roman Gastesi, Monroe County administrator; Major Chad Scibilia, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office; Teri Johnston, Key West mayor; George Garrett, Marathon city manager; Ron Sutton, mayor of Key Colony Beach; Andy Newman, Tourist Development Council public relations; Bill Kelly, Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen’s Association; CJ Sweetman, FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management; John Hunt, FWC program administrator; Michael Goldberg, owner of Key Dives; Mark Gregg, Village of Islamorada councilman; Lt. Kathleen McKinney, Florida Highway Patrol; Elizabeth Moscynski, director of Key Largo Chamber of Commerce; and many more. Coldiron said the biggest complaints about mini-season from her residents are the crowds and the garbage on the side of the roads and in nearshore waters. Some short-term solutions to address this: portable restrooms, garbage receptacles and help from transportation officials to manage the activities and number of visitors who pull off on the side of Overseas Highway or crowd boat ramps. Bartus was impressed with TDC’s Andy Newman and Julie Botteri’s idea to have an English-language and a Spanishlanguage campaign on television and the internet to remind tourists of mini-season rules that locals know but they may not: “6 lobsters per day is your limit” or “If you get caught with too many lobsters, you go to jail.”
Coldiron and Bartus said longer-term goals include asking FDOT to put dynamic signs on the side of the road with similar messages about rules and working with the FWC to create a tag system for the six lobsters that are allowed per person. Another potential idea: unifying the rules through the county. At present, different rules exist in different municipalities on when/where swimmers are allowed to snorkel within the residential shorelines, and the volunteer law enforcement who help during mini-season may not be familiar with the different rules. And the Facebook comment mentioned above, “I say close mini-season down so the local fisherman actually have a chance this year,” implies that residents are worried that the lobster taken during the mini-season depletes the population and ruins the catch for commercial fisherman. Coldiron asked experts including John Hunt, FWC program administrator, if miniseason affects the spiny lobster population for commercial fishermen. “The scientists said it is not negatively impacting the real season,” she said. So why is the FWC so adamant about mini-season anyway? Per a 1992 sun-sentinel.com article: “The mini-season began about 10 years ago to give sport divers a chance to catch lobster before commercial fishermen deploy their lobster traps.” “There have been so many problems in the past prior to mini-season,” FWC Captain David Dipre said. “The state said there’s a ‘user conflict.’ (The fishermen) put their private property in front of everybody, and that property is vandalized. So the state said, ‘Give the recreational guys a shot, and give six per person per day.’ Then in that way, you won’t have user conflict. I don’t want the commercial fishermen to see that and feel that they have to take action on that. Let’s keep the recreational season separate from the commercial season.”
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MANDY MILES
All Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies carry NARCAN nasal sprays that are used to treat an increasing number of opioid overdoses in Monroe County.
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DRUG MONEY FUNDS NEW SAFETY GEAR
SHERIFF BUYS 100 PORTABLE DEFIBRILLATORS, OPIOID OVERDOSE KITS & MOBILE EMERGENCY KITS
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onroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay recently made it easier for his deputies to serve, protect and save lives in more ways than one. Ramsay spent about $130,000 of confiscated drug dealer money to buy 100 new portable automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) and dozens of doses of NARCAN, which treats opioid and heroin overdoses. “In the past 12 months alone, NARCAN has been used 19 times to save the life of someone who has overdosed on heroin or opioid pills,” Lt. James Sheagren said. “And that’s just the sheriff’s office-owned NARCAN. That figure doesn’t include NARCAN used by fire/rescue personnel. So yes, unfortunately, it’s been on the rise in recent years. Our guys have been carrying NARCAN for the past three years, and we just got a bunch of additional doses.” The easy-to-use nasal spray is dispersed into a patient’s nostrils, much like Afrin or other sinus sprays, Sheagren said. “It often takes two doses, one up each nostril, to revive a patient, but it works. I’ve seen people sit straight up, when 30 seconds before, they were purple and unresponsive.” The AEDs are now included in every patrol car. The sheriff’s office has about 150 of them, while the school district and Key West police and fire/rescue units all have them as well. “We used to have to switch out the AEDs when we came on duty, but that meant we wouldn’t have access to one if we came upon an emergency on our way to or from work,” Sheagren said, adding that all deputies have been trained on the AEDs, which include detailed and easy-to-follow instructions about where to place the adhesive pads on a patient’s chest. The kits also come with scissors in case clothing needs to be cut off, and a razor to shave a man’s chest. “These units also recognize the weight of the patient, so they can be used on kids and adults. They basically jump start the heart to ‘reset’ it, like unplugging a computer and plugging it back in.” As part of the negotiations for the AEDs, Ramsay also received — at no additional charge — 10 new mobile rescue boxes that contain dozens of first aid items to treat everything from a heart attack to a broken bone. The boxes also contain a talking touchscreen tablet that asks questions of the user about the emergency situation and directs them to a specifically labeled item in the box.
Left: Lt. James Sheagren demonstrates one of the 100 portable AEDs, or automatic external defibrillators for each patrol car and substation. The devices are easy to use and are proven to save lives. The machines were purchased with money confiscated from drug dealers, not money collected from taxpayers. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly
“For example, if someone has a severely bleeding injury, we open the box and click on the diagram of the body to show where the injury is located, and we indicate whether it’s a broken bone or a bleeding injury,” Sheagren explained. “The screen will ask questions about the injury, then direct the user to one of the tourniquets that’s included in the box. It will speak aloud instructions and show diagrams about how to properly position and tighten a tourniquet. And if the tourniquet doesn’t stop the bleeding, it will direct you to use a QuikClot specially treated bandage, which is also labeled and included in the box that can be refilled regularly with whatever items need to be replenished.” The mobile rescue boxes have been placed at each sheriff’s substation, the three jails, courthouses and other facilities Keyswide. “These AEDs, NARCAN and rescue boxes will help deputies get a head start on life-saving actions,” Sheriff Ramsay said. “We certainly can’t replace our friends at fire/rescue, but often a deputy is the first on the scene of any incident, and in these situations, every minute counts.” Ramsay emphasized that the $130,000 spent on the new safety gear came from seized drug money, and not the taxpayers. “Our goal continues to be to provide the best level of service to all our citizens, not just in terms of criminal investigations, but in life-safety situations as well,” Ramsay said.
The user-friendly Mobilize Rescue System emergency boxes use a touchscreen to walk a user through treatment of any traumatic injury or emergency, from a heart attack to a gunshot wound. The screen then shows which item in the box should be used for each application.
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VALHALLA: UPSCALE RESORT DETAILS UNVEILED MOST ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE STAND-ALONE COTTAGES OR HOUSES
The resort has eight different stand-alone unit configurations ranging from studios with 379 square feet of interior space to two-story homes with four bedrooms and four baths of 3,700 square feet. CONTRIBUTED
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t was a “no,” but not a “hard no.” On April 19, Marathon’s Planning Board voted down a hotel project proposed for Crawl Key between Marathon and Grassy Key. For the board, it was a first look at a very detailed, very upscale project called Valhalla Resort, put forward by Johnny Morris Signature Resorts. Morris is the founder of Bass Pro Shops, which also owns Cabela’s sporting stores. Although the board voted 4-1 to deny the project (see opposite page), some of the board members were nevertheless impressed with the project. “It’s a magnificent project,” said Planning Board member Mike Leonard. “I love this project, it’s like putting Palm Island Resort at Valhalla.” Planning Board member Matt Sexton agreed. “It’s a stunning project,” said Sexton. The development has been in the works for more than 15 years. Property records show that Floridian Holdings LLC bought up most of the properties where the resort is planned in 2005. At the time, there were a handful of houses accessible by Banana Boulevard off Overseas Highway. Now only one of those parcels is privately owned by someone else. Those homeowners spoke in favor of the project on April 19, with the provision that they would be able to access their property conveniently. The proposed layout of Valhalla Resort has operations clustered near U.S.1 — the check-in desk as well as housing for services like laundry and delivery. That is also where guests would park vehicles — the rest of the resort would be traversed by golf carts and pedestrians. Currently, that land is designated as a conservation area and is the main concern of the planning board (see opposite page). Most of the resort would be clustered on the acreage closest to the ocean on land that
is already properly zoned. That includes the former Valhalla motel on the tip of Ocean Drive, and Valhalla Island — the two areas are bisected by a canal. In all, developers are proposing to build a 110-unit resort. Of those, 29 are standard hotel rooms in the proposed lodge, and the rest are split among 50 villas, cottages and homes. The resort has eight different standalone unit configurations ranging from studios with 379 square feet of interior space to two-story homes with four bedrooms and four baths of 3,700 square feet. All of the models have at least one porch and most have an outside shower, while most have both aft and forward decks, making the unit’s footprint roughly twice as large. The different models are scattered throughout the resort, so as not to have clusters of large homes stacked together, but a range of options side by side. The design was presented by Nunzio Marc Desantis Architects of Dallas, Texas. (There is no apparent relationship between the architectural firm and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.) The resort plans call for a 12,000-squarefoot spa that includes retail space, a hair salon, jacuzzi, steam rooms, saunas and “cold pools.” There is also a women’s locker room and men’s lounge. The one-story building is a courtyard design, with a long pool in the center. The proposed lodge is three stories tall with 29 rooms. It’s a 30,000-square-foot space, which also includes a 1,000-squarefoot service yard. In addition, there’s a plan for a fitness building to occupy 3,400 square feet with space for free weights and cardio. The developer has made room for 163 parking spaces, which are required by the city. The proposed resort buildings meet the height requirements in the Florida Keys
Area of Critical Concern, except the lodge. As designed, it measures 54 feet tall, although the added height only encompasses architectural design features and can be waived by the order of the city manager. As with any new development in the City of Marathon, the resort must provide workforce housing that equals 20 percent of the square footage devoted to hotel rooms and cottages. The developer has more than 8,000 square feet of workforce housing that must be increased by more than 5,000 square feet to meet the city requirements. In the middle swath of acreage (60 acres, total), the wetland would be left largely alone, although the developer proposes to build some raised boardwalks. The resort appears to have most of the transient rental unit (hotel room) building rights, but not all. Neither approval by the planning board nor the Marathon City Council guarantees those rights and the developer must buy them on the open market. Johnny Morris founded Bass Pro in 1971 in Springfield, Missouri. Currently, the company’s holdings include Bass Pro Shops and its flagship shop known as Outdoor World. In 2017, Bass Pro bought Cabela’s, another outdoor retailer, for $5.5 billion. Forbes estimates Morris’ net worth at about $4.1 billion. There are about 170 retail shops — including Bass Pro shops and Cabela’s — in the U.S. and Canada. Bass Pro’s holdings also include two resorts and a nature preservation area, also in Missouri. Big Cedar Lodge and the Lodge at Top of the Rock were built within the past decade. Bass Pro Shops also owns White River Marine Group, which manufactures and distributes boats under nine brand names, including Mako, which is popular in Florida. Bass Pro also owns the Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, where guests pay admission to enjoy daily adventures.
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PLACES TO GET STONED IN THE KEYS (Disclaimer: This a satirical piece. Anyone caught conducting or participating in illegal activities in relation to this topic cannot hold the Keys Weekly and its affiliates liable for legal recourse, damages, arrest, public scrutiny, dry mouth, extreme munchies, shortterm memory loss, acute paranoia and a keen interest in nature shows and Ska music riffs. We are also not responsible for individuals who haven’t laughed in the past 36 months, can’t take a joke, hate the sound of children’s laughter and love nothing more than being offended by most anything outside of their personal ideologies and understanding.)
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8. The Square Grouper or My New Joint restaurants and bar. Don’t tell Lynn Bell we encouraged this at her establishments, but with names like these, how can they not be on this list? 7. The golf course. There’s nothing like 18 holes over a solid nine hours (and the course rangers will love you). 6. Sweet Savannah’s in Marathon. An oasis of ice creams, pies, cookies and sweets. You get the point. 5. Comedy Key West: Even without the devil’s lettuce, these are some funny people and a great experience — but we “know some people” who can vouch for this enhanced good time. 4. Any body of water in the Florida Keys: You live in the Keys for a reason (just pick up your trash). 3. Any bar that conducts dildo races or hires Landon Bradbary to host an event. We’re not saying any names. 2. The Bubbas: Key West People’s Choice Awards. You’ll need weed to laugh at the two dipshit emcees at this event. 1. Mt. Trashmore in Key West. We’ve never been up there, but it would only make sense to enhance your experience atop a green mountain of waste made of explosive methane gases … on second thought, take this one off the list.
Michael Moreland, Chad Calendine and Jon Grimes had a photo finish to a great day on the water off Key West on April 19. The trio from Nashville, Tennessee, were fishing aboard their 55-foot Hatteras, the Friend Ship, when they fought and caught four large tuna and several other fish. CONTRIBUTED
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very year, Earth Day celebrates all things wild on this big blue planet of ours. Here in the Keys, there’s no shortage of amazing places and animals. From our turquoise blue seas to our hardy mangrove forests, our resilient coral reefs to our incredible chain of misfit islands, there is so much beauty to behold and protect. Here are some of our favorite ways to get involved on this Earth Day and beyond:
Reef Relief’s cigarette collection contest will end on Earth Day. Bring cigarettes to the center for tallying. REEF RELIEF/Contributed.
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KEY WEST Apr. 22, 12 p.m to 2 p.m. at the Reef Relief Center (631 Greene St., Key West) - Cigarette Cleanup Challenge: Cigarette butts are some of the most common marine pollutants. Help by going into your neighborhood and collecting as many discarded cigarettes as possible. Turn them in on Earth Day at the Reef Relief Center. There are prizes for the top participants. For more information, email reefrelief@ gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook. com/events/507413053758487. Apr. 22, 5 p.m. at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater - Earth Day Jam with That Hippie Band: “It will be like Woodstock without the mud.” Celebrate the 51st Earth Day with Key West’s own fugitive band of hippies from the ‘60s. Local nonprofits Reef Relief, Conch Republic Marine Army and the Key West Parrot Heads will be there to join band members in celebrating the planet, as they help you remember all the songs from when the environmental era first began: The Beatles, Grateful Dead, Rolling Stones, Jefferson Starship, Crosby, Stills & Nash and more. Wear some hippie clothes and get back into the groove. April 22, Earth Day at Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden - Enjoy extended hours and free admission. The garden is extending its closing time and offering free admission from 4 to 6 p.m. Earth Day is celebrated worldwide and the day is set aside to promote environmental protection and the concept of peace. The Key West Tropical Forest, established in 1936, is also celebrating its 86th anniversary and is honored to be the steward of protecting the environment in its 15-acre endangered ecosystem. The garden is located at 5210 College Road on Stock Island.
April 24, 6 to 10 p.m. LL’s Lunar Beach Bash at LL’s Test Kitchen, Stock Island - Celebrate the full moon a few days after Earth Day, with live music, a DJ, fire dancers, food and drinks. VIP seating is available upstairs, featuring a buffet and cash bar. General seating is $39 per person. VIP seating is $55 per person. Ticket prices include the pig and fish roast and entertainment. All beverages are additional. Buffet will close at 8:30 p.m. April 25, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Tunaskin Beach Keepers Island Cleanup, 604 Duval St. - Join us for a day of fun and cleaning up the community. You may choose a time slot during online registration. Gloves and cleanup supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring gloves/bags/pickers if you would prefer. After check-in, head in any direction to clean up; there are no boundaries. Registration is $10. Register at tunaskin. co/beach-keepers-club/. VIRTUAL/FLORIDA KEYS Apr. 28 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 30th Annual “Delicate Balance of Nature” lecture series: The Parks Friend Group will feature Dr. Frank Ridgley, DVM, head of Zoo Miami’s Conservation and Research Department and a research associate at Florida International University. The free, virtual discussion of the Florida panther will divulge this apex predator’s secrets, explain why its survival remains at risk and discuss what we can do. To attend, register online https://flpanther.eventbrite.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/PennekampCSO. May 1 to 9 - FWC’s Florida WildQuest: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting the first Florida WildQuest, a unique scavenger hunt experience on wildlife management areas throughout the state. Grab your mobile phone and go on a wild adventure to discover some of Florida’s best wilderness. Prizes available. Visit https://floridanaturetrackers.com/.
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THE FLORIDA KEYS NAME GAME: THE STATE’S EDITION
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issouri and Ohio keys are situated in the Lower Keys and, at least in terms of the Overseas Highway, are linked one after the other. Missouri Key is in the area of MM 39 and sandwiched between Ohio Key and Little Duck Key. Railroad workers reportedly named both during the construction of the first conduit to connect Key West to the Florida mainland, Henry Flagler’s Over-Sea Railroad. Workers hailing from those particular states likely chose the names. The islands have known other names. Missouri Key has been called Little Grassy Key and Grassy Island. Ohio Key is sometimes called Sunshine Key because the Sunshine Key RV Resort and Marina occupies much of the island. After Ohio Key, there is something of an anomaly in the Florida Keys, Bahia Honda. While the island chain is not BRAD world-renowned for its beaches, BERTELLI most rules have exceptions, and ... is the curator Bahia Honda’s Sandspur Beach is for Islamorada’s nothing short of exceptional. In Keys History & 1992, Dr. Beach himself, Stephen Discovery Center. Leatherman, declared it the Best A published author of six books, Beach in America. (Leatherman his favorite subis a recognized expert in coastal jects are Indian research at Florida International Key and skunk University.) apes. Whether traveling by train in the old days or driving along the Overseas Highway today, the next island in the chain is recognized as West Summerland Key. Just north of the Spanish Harbor Bridge that connects West Summerland to Big Pine Key is Big Mangrove Island. On Florida East Coast Railway survey maps, Big Mangrove Island is identified as Iowa Key and named for the same reason Missouri and Ohio keys earned their stately monikers. Not all of the islands named after states in the Florida Keys stem from the railroad years.
U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey AssisVermont Key, for instance, appears on the 1855 U.S. Coast Survey’s “Sketch Showing tant Superintendent F. H. Gerdes, assistant to Superintendent Alexander Bache, the the Positions of the Beacons on the Florida great-great-grandson of Benjamin Franklin, Reefs.” Two years later, Abner Doubleday, surveyed the Florida Keys from Biscayne the man who absolutely did not invent Bay to the Dry Tortugas. He identified Cayo baseball but was a career officer in the U.S. Ratones as Virginia Key, noting it was “about Army, was sent on assignment to the Florida 3 miles long and 1 mile wide, a wooded area Keys. In an 1857 report, he, too, identified with a fine Atlantic beach; Southern passage the island as Vermont Key. called Bear Cut with 4 feet water.” Charles Smith, the first man to begin There is one last island in the chain that, official government surveys of the island during the railroad era, bore a state’s name. chain, used the more familiar Windley The small island can be found on the Gulf Island—reportedly after a local man. Fishing side of the Seven Mile Bridge just before guide William H. Gregg’s 1902 guidebook reaching Little Duck Key. Today the island is named it Windy Island. During the railroad’s called Little Money Key. On early railroadconstruction, records indicate that between era survey charts, Plantation Key it was identified as and Lower MateDelaware Key. It has cumbe Key there also been known as were two islands Cerion Key, named identified as the for the presence of Umbrella Keys. the land snail Cerion Railroad workers incanum, once found filled the narrow in abundance on the gap separating island. This island the two islands. has one other name The now-single isassociated with it, at land is recognized least according to my as Windley Key. wife and me. The northWhenever driving ernmost of the over the Seven Mile Florida Keys is Bridge, we look over found between at the island and call Key Biscayne it Hoo Key, named for and the souththe cat I moved to the ernmost point of Florida Keys with 20 Miami Beach. On years ago. His proper modern charts it name was Alex, is called Virginia Alexander Von Kitten. Key. It was not He had several nickthe first name asnames, including the sociated with the name Ally-Hoo given island. In William Little Money Key. CONTRIBUTED to him by Michelle. Roberts’ 1763 Alex died several work “First Discovdays before we were married on April 26, ery and Natural History of Florida,” he writes, 2009. We began to imagine this little island “To the north hereof (Cayo de Biscayno) is where the rainbow bridge delivered his lies the small island of Cayo Ratones, about sweet spirit to romp and roam as he chases four miles in length, on which there is an lizards. Over the years, it has become known Indian town, called Pueblo Ratones, which is to us as Hoo Key. Also, Happy Anniversary, the only settlement of Indians that we have honey. It’s been 12 great years. any account of on the Martyres.” While the Florida Keys were once home to several Indian villages, with the largest being on Upper Matecumbe Key, the aboriginal people had all but disappeared from the island chain by the mid-18th century.
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On April 17, 2021, the efforts of hundreds of people culminated in the success of the 40th Annual 7-Mile Bridge Run. The Marathon Runners Club wishes to say THANKS to all of those people who participated in the planning and execution of the run, as well as the dedicated law enforcement officials who so efficiently carried out their traffic control responsibilities.
Monroe County Commission Mayor Michelle Coldiron Mayor Pro Tem David Rice Commissioner Craig Cates Commissioner Eddie Martinez Commissioner Mike Forster
Marathon City Council Mayor Luis Gonzalez Vice Mayor Mark Senmartin Councilmember John Bartus Councilmember Steve Cook Councilmember Daniel Zieg Florida Department of Transportation, Monroe County School Board & Monroe County Parks Dept., Monroe County Public Works Dept. & Ferrovial
Thanks to the following good people who worked tirelessly on the traffic control and safety aspects of the race: Sheriff Rick Ramsay, Capt. Don Hiller Lt. Mark Jones, Sgt Trevor Wirth, Capt. Patty Thompson, Lieutenant Tom Walker, FWC Officers Fishermen's Hospital Emergency Medical Personnel Monroe County Fire Rescue City of Marathon Fire Rescue
Thanks to all the captains and their teams! Aid Station #1 - Cindy Perry Aid Station #2 - Riet Steinmetz and Boy Scouts Aid Station #3- Gerald Clairmont Aid Station #4 - KFCU and “Over The Hump” Gang Aid Station #5 - Isla Bella/Faro Blanco Crew Julie Elgersma - Supply Disbursement Tina Belotti - Start Line Denise Pankow- Finish Line Starting Water Line Station - MHS "I Promise" crew Dave Daniels - Safety Team and T-shirts The Sayer Family Bobbie & Chuck Bayles & Family Luis Gonzales Don Scotten Family Kevin Freeman - Mile Markers Art Stephens Wendy Houser Pete Worthington - Communication Team Numbers Afternoon Crew MHS & MMS Coaches & Teams Marathon City Park Hammer and Dwayne “Murph” and Lance Best Packet Pickup and Stuffing Team
We wish to acknowledge contributions made by:
Mike Puto Sue Corbin Zoltan Polgar & Agency 44 Larry & Renee Gary Graves Marathon Electric Sign & Light Pat Kersey Don & Son Fence Co. Split Second Timing Florida Keys Electric Co-op Denise & Chris Pankow Southernmost Runners Club Bill Becker Goal Line Embroidery & Action Wear - Terri Labrada Key West Visitor Center Sunshine Key RV Resort & Marina A Key Real Estate Big Pine Motel Big Pine Key Fishing Lodge Bank of America Crane Point Hammock Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce Marathon Lumber Tom Wright CM & Dennis Bishop Sunbelt Rentals Richard Malafy UPS Store
Thanks to everyone for Your Patience and understanding!
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THE PARIS APARTMENT By Kelly Bowen When Aurelia Leclaire walks through the door of a lavish apartment she recently inherited, she is both shocked and astounded. Her grandmother not only left Lia an apartment that no one knew of, but it has been deserted since 1943. The apartment is overflowing with magnificent couture, jewelry and priceless art. One particular landscape leads her to contact Gabriel Seymour in London, a well-known art restorer and appraiser. Quickly arriving in Paris, Gabriel is shockingly handsome and much younger than Lia ex-
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pected. The two share instant chemistry. Some clues suggest the unimaginable — that grandmother was a Nazi sympathizer — but after digging deeper, they discover her long-buried secrets and, as fate would have it, the mystery draws them to Gabriel’s own family in England. Narrated by the brave women of the past and Lia’s unwavering determination to put the pieces together, we travel through wartorn Europe and modern-day Paris. Filled with history, art and a budding romance between delightful characters, “The Paris Apartment” is absolutely magnifique.
THE LIGHT OF PARIS PARIS IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA By Eleanor Brown By Jean McKinlay Madeleine is in a sad unfulfilling marChelsea Martin is a successful fundriage. Her handsome, successful husband raiser at the American Cancer Coalition had everything on paper that her mother in Boston. Following her mother’s death always dreamed of — and Madeleine seven years earlier, Chelsea threw herself finally succumbed to the pressure that into work and quickly rose to the top. marriage would be the key to happiness. Intelligent, organized and an admitted Over the years her controlling husband workaholic, there was little room in Chelbecame increasingly demanding and sea’s life for anything trivial — like friends, Madeleine found her own stifled dreams romance, fun or flirting. After an unexhad long since faded. What was meant to pected marriage announcement from her be a weekend assisting her mother with traditional mathematician father, Chelsea some packing became an extended stay becomes desperate to rediscover her old and unexpected escape to the small town self. It is hard to believe she was once the where she was raised. After adventurous young person discovering her grandmother’s traveling through Europe enjoydiary and reading about her ing a gap year and falling madly extraordinary adventures in in love, not once, but three Paris, Madeleine creates her times! Chelsea realizes that own affair. Finding the conshe is ready to open her rigid fidence to dig deeper, Madschedule and her heart to find eleine rediscovers the art she the ones that got away. Searchonce loved, opens herself to ing for past loves — Colin in friends and the many possibiliIreland, Jean Claude in Paris ties landing at her feet. Narratand Marcelino in Italy — proves KAREN ed between the past and the to be more complicated than NEWFIELD present, this delicious story she could have imagined. If you delivers hope of finding one’s have ever wondered where ... a reader and true self. Captivating writing that girl has gone, you too will now a writer, has hundreds of book and dreamy settings are your fall in love with this adorable reviews at: www. ticket to a wonderful getaway, and heartwarming romantic readingandeatno passport required. comedy. ing.com. For questions and comments, email karen@newfield. org.
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KEY WEST WEEKLY / APRIL 22, 2021 A white-eyed vireo seen during a recent wave of migrant birds at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park. MARK HEDDEN/Keys Weekly
MIGRATION IN THE KEYS: A PRIMER
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.
You want to see signs of rain when you wake — puddles that weren’t there the night before, maybe wet streets. You don’t want it to have rained too early in the evening. Sometime between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. is best, though later still works. You want the birds that left Cuba and parts south just after sunset to have hit the weather over the Keys, to know their migration was done for the night, and to set down. You want it to rain enough that, after the birds have given up on the evening’s long-haul flight, they don’t keep moving forward on short hops. That’s how it works in my head, at least. The birds may not feel the same way. From mid-April to mid-May is prime migration time on planet Earth. Hundreds of millions of birds are moving themselves across the planet, trying to get from their winter habitat to their breeding habitat to secure real estate, find a mate (could be their steady from last year, could be someone new), build a nest and hatch some chicks. In the New World, some of these birds take the land route from South America, up through Mexico, to California, Texas, Arizona, dispersing across the continent, some going as far as Alaska, the Northwest Territories and the Arctic. But some veer off from the Yucatan and shoot out over the Gulf of Mexico, aiming for Louisiana and Mississippi. If the wind is blowing hard from the north or from the northwest, some of those birds get pushed east and, if they’re lucky, end up here. Nobody really knows what percentage of ill-fated birds are doomed to end up in the ocean — 10%? 50%? — although there are people with strong opinions and solid theories as to why they are right. Most of the birds we see here start in Cuba. They may have island hopped up from South America or the Southern Caribbean islands recently, or they may have wintered in Jamaica, Puerto Rico or even Cuba. But they gather up most visibly in Cuba. Every night just after sunset, masses of birds take off from our southernmost neighbor and fly across the Florida Straits. If the weather is clear, a few come down, but most of them keep going, flying as far as they can up the Florida Peninsula, the risks greatly reduced once they clear the ocean. But if the weather is bad, many will come down in Key West and the Keys. Other than the geographical postage stamp that is the Dry Tortugas, we’re the first place of safety. They guide themselves by the stars or by dead reckoning or by the feel of the earth’s magnetic field pulling at the iron deposits in their skulls, and sometimes by a combination of all those things.
In the earliest days of radar, blips appeared on the screens that were neither weather nor airplanes. In tribute to their ethereal and undefined nature, technicians just called them angels, letting the mystery be. Eventually they realized they were mostly birds, though also sometimes insect swarms or dust storms. With the birds, it was often mass migration in action. In the 1990s the NEXRAD system came along — 160 highly refined doppler radar stations spread around the country, with data feeds that could be accessed online. The science got a lot more precise. You can now track migrating birds on radar. Occasionally the Key West bureau of the National Weather Service will post an animated image of it on their Facebook page — a cloud of birds forming over Cuba just after sunset, and then moving en masse across the Straits. A few websites and blogs offer good tutorials on how to read the radar yourself. (See markhedden.com/radar for links.) A few years ago, the National Audubon Society, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and several other scientific entities created BirdCast (birdcast.info) that linked the data from NEXRAD stations across the country to show real-time radar images of bird migration and predict where the birds might travel. At 12:55 a.m. the other evening, an estimated 244.8 million birds were in flight across the country. “Whoa,” I said aloud, though no one was in the room. If you enter your town or ZIP code into the BirdCast site, it will predict how busy the migration is likely to be in your area for the next three nights. While we’re getting to the point of being able to predict when, where, and how many birds will migrate, it is still essentially a grab bag of which species will migrate when. Mostly you’ll see wood warblers — small, often-brightly colored songbirds that flit about on the ground and in the bushes and trees. (There are 39 species of warblers that have been seen in the Keys, so I’m not going to list them.) But there are also plenty of swallows, thrushes, buntings, vireos, cuckoos and the occasional Caribbean rarity, such as a Bahama mockingbird or Western spindalis. The technology is great, but there are few things better in the birding world than waking up to a wet sidewalk and heading to a place like Fort Zach or Indigenous Park, and letting yourself be gobsmacked by the wonder of it all. There’s no substitute for ground truthing.
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MOSQUITO PROJECT REPRESENTS 10 YEARS OF LOCAL SUPPORT Once you’ve had the COVID-19 vaccine, you’ll know that public-private collaborations to solve public health challenges work. By Grey Frandsen 10 years after the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) first invited Oxitec to the Keys, and in efforts to find effective methods for controlling the invasive, disease-spreading Aedes aegypti mosquito, FKMCD and Oxitec are for the first time preparing to release Oxitec’s safe and environmentally sustainable non-biting male mosquitoes in a field project approved by the United States’ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State of Florida authorities. The project was commissioned by FKMCD, approved by the elected commissioners of the FKMCD and is managed by a joint steering committee comprising government and Oxitec scientists. We’ve established a project independent advisory board made up of local leaders and global experts and have support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in evaluating plans and data. Most importantly, we have support from residents in the Florida Keys. In fact, we have far more requests from residents to participate in this project than we have spaces for! It isn’t a surprise. Having carried out an unprecedented level of public engagement, and after a majority of Keys residents voted in favor of the project in 2016, this collaboration represents the best of
what public-private collaborations can do to solve growing challenges to public health in our country. Once you’ve had your COVID-19 vaccine – developed with biotechnology through public-private partnership you’ll benefit from precisely the type of work we’re embarking on in collaboration with the FKMCD. We’re honored to be part of this project, promoting innovation and progress to solve a growing public health challenge. Safe, breakthrough technologies, delivered within a constructive, transparent, and collaborative public-private framework help to save lives. We should applaud the intent, be humbled by the challenge, be steadfast in our commitment, and be proud of our endeavors. We invite anyone with interest in this project to learn more on the project website keysmosquitoproject.com, videos of 12 open webinars on keysmosquitoproject.com/ resources, and a list of 100+ scientific peer reviewed publications on www.oxitec.com/ en/our-technology. If anyone has any additional questions, we stand ready to answer them, and can be emailed here: florida@oxitec.com. Grey Frandsen is the CEO of Oxitec.
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ey bills await consideration as legislative session in Tallahassee draws to a close. The last day is scheduled for April 30, and the race is on to get bills approved for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature. Members in the House and Senate continue to mull funding requests for key environmental projects to measures that create civil liability protections for individuals and businesses against COVID-19-related claims. Among the notable requests is $20 million for the Florida Keys Stewardship Act, which supports ongoing water quality projects and land acquisition in the island chain. Passed by the legislature and signed into law in 2016, the state’s investment in the Keys environment totals more than $30 million. Last year, however, $10 million in stewardship funding was cut by Gov. Ron DeSantis to offset the state’s financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only did DeSantis’ budget proposal include full funding for the Stewardship Act this year, it’s also garnering support from members in the House and Senate, said state Rep. Jim Mooney. He said a lot of work went on in both chambers to get funding into the budget. “At first, we had nothing. It’s a matter of being persistent with the right tone and the right attitude,” Mooney said. “We hope the governor will sign it.” Language within a House bill that proposed to designate Monroe County as an anchoring limitation area was removed during an April 19 meeting of the State Affairs Committee. An initial draft proposal of House Bill 639 had it so vessels could only anchor in the same location for a maximum of 90 days. The rule proposal would not apply to vessels anchored in an approved and permitted mooring, but it would have significantly affected boats outside Keys mooring fields, such as those that have long been anchored around Wisteria Island off Key West.
“For Monroe County, my take on it was that there’s workforce housing out there and buoy systems. I think it’s a heavy lift to accomplish all the goals at once,” Mooney said. Language was also added to the House bill that would have overturned a decision last year by Islamorada Village Council to create a vessel exclusion and swim zone off Islamorada’s White Marlin Beach. Enacting a boating-restricted area off the beach addressed ongoing issues associated with party boats anchoring in shallow water near Port Antigua and White Marlin Beach where homes and private property sit. Language was included in the House bill authorizing municipalities and counties to establish a boating-restricted area by ordinance within the portion of the waterway within their jurisdiction. It stated, however, that a municipality or county could not establish a “vesselexclusion zone for public bathing beaches or swim areas within the waterway.” “I got that squashed,” Mooney said. “Ana Maria (Rodriguez) is still working to get that taken out in the Senate. I think when it’s all said and done we’ll be OK on the Senate side.” The bill, which also created a derelict vessel prevention program through Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation, was laid on the table for first reading on April 20. Wind insurance legislation also remains a key concern among Keys officials. Specifically, House Bill 305 proposes to remove the Citizens 10% rate cap and cost to consumers for reinsurance, whether purchased by Citizens or not. Senate Bill 1574 bill removes the rate cap on policies with more than $700,000 in coverage. A 2013 bill reduced Citizens coverage from $1 million to $700,000 except for Monroe County, where the Office of Insurance Regulation determined there is no reasonable degree of competition. According to FIRM, not only does the legislation not exempt Monroe County, but it also targets policyholders who already pay the highest rates in the state. “During the period from 2003-2020 Monroe County has had in-force premiums of $1.3 bil-
lion and losses of $4.9 million, generating a loss ratio of 37.25%,” FIRM states. “The gross annual profit that Monroe County has paid to Citizens is over $44 million for the last 17 years.” FIRM and the Monroe County legislative team have shared their concerns with Rodriguez and Mooney on such bills. In talks with fellow members and groups, Mooney said rates will likely hold steady or see a slight increase. “It won’t be astronomical,” he said. As for funding requests, Mooney continues the push to secure $500,000 for the Monroe County Mobile Vessel Pump-Out Program. Awaiting consideration in the House Appropriations Committee, funding assists sewage pumpout service to vessels anchored in the waters of the Florida Keys. Funding also helps boaters comply with state and federal no-discharge laws. Mooney said a request of $1 million for Mote Marine Laboratory to develop successful coral restoration technologies won’t see passage this year. A request of $500,000 for Key Colony Beach’s city hall complex repair from Irma also won’t get through, Mooney said. “This is the third session since Irma. Their ask wasn’t out of line,” Mooney said regarding Key Colony Beach’s request. “Maybe with the federal funds coming in for infrastructure, they’ll get some chance to get some grant money at the top.” ONLINE SALES TO BE TAXED Approved by the House and Senate on April 8, Senate Bill 50 requires out-of-state retailers to collect and remit sales tax on purchases made by Floridians. The bill adds a 6% tax on online purchases, and it’s estimated to bring in $1 billion in revenue annually. The bill passed through the House via a 93-24 vote and a 27-12 vote in the Senate on April 8. State Rep. Jim Mooney and state Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez voted “yes.” Signed by the governor on April 19, the bill goes into effect July 1.
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FKMCD-Oxitec Mosquito Project Launching Soon! Thank you to the Florida Keys community for your interest and support. Oxitec has a long-standing partnership with the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District and will evaluate the effectiveness of Oxitec mosquitoes to control the invasive, disease-spreading Aedes aegypti mosquito in the Florida Keys. The first of Oxitec’s just-add-water mosquito boxes will be placed soon and Oxitec’s non-biting male mosquitoes will begin to emerge in May. The Aedes aegypti makes up just 4% of the mosquito population in the Keys, but is responsible for virtually all of the disease transmission. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes transmit dengue, Zika and other diseases in people and heartworm and other deadly diseases in our animal family. Oxitec’s safe, non-biting male mosquitoes will be released in small areas to demonstrate their effectiveness controlling the invasive Aedes aegypti.
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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of FL Keys Villa located at 14800 NW 42nd Avenue, Suite #8, Opa Locka, FL 33054, intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. By: Keys Real Estate Investments, LLC Publish: April 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers
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Meeting Notice Monroe County Land Authority The Monroe County Land Authority Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting using Communications Media Technology (CMT) in the form of a conference telephone call on April 28, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Members of the public wishing to access the meeting should call 888-585-9008 and enter access code 177-166-577. The meeting agenda is available online at www.monroecounty-fl.gov. For additional information or to submit written or other physical evidence for consideration at the meeting, contact Dina Gambuzza via phone at 305-295-5180; via email at gambuzza-dina@monroecounty-fl.gov; or via mail to Monroe County Land Authority, 1200 Truman Avenue, Suite 207, Key West, FL 33040. 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) 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".
NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY Electronic applications for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) program for Monroe County’s Fiscal Year 2021-2022 are now available to eligible 501(c)3 organizations. The Byrne/JAG grant program focuses on improving the criminal justice system. JAG funds may be used to implement programs such as: (1) law enforcement; (2) prosecution, courts and indigent defense; (3) prevention and education; (4) corrections, community corrections and reentry; or (5) mental health programs. The application is available on the Monroe County website on the Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board (SAPAB) page at: www.monroecounty-fl.gov/ 323/Substance-Abuse-Policy-Advisory-Board. Applications for eligible projects are due in the Office of Management and Budget no later than 5:00 PM on April 30, 2021. The Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board advises the County Commission on the uses of these and the Clerk’s Drug Abuse Trust funds. For questions, please contact Janet Gunderson, Grants Coordinator, 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida 33040; 305-292-4470; Gunderson-Janet@monroecounty-fl.gov.
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cal Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL.Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: Join Zoom Meeting https://us01web.zoom. us/j/81964270645 Meeting ID: 819 6427 0645 One tap mobile +19292056099,, 81964270645# US (New York) +13017158592,, 81964270645# US (Washington DC) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at Pacine-Maxine@monroecountyfl.gov, or by calling (305)2961552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on May 7, 2021 All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance. ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”. Publish: April 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers
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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 PUBLIC MEETING Meeting Notice The District I Advisory Committee (DAC I) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular scheduled meeting on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the May 12, 2021 regular meeting of the District I Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform. If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL.Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/85057758442 Meeting ID: 850 5775 8442 One tap mobile +19292056099,, 85057758442# US (New York) +13017158592,, 85057758442# US (Washington DC) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at Pacine-Maxine@monroecountyfl.gov, or by calling (305)2961552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on May 7, 2021 All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance. ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations
PUBLIC MEETING Meeting Notice The District II Advisory Committee (DAC II) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the May 11, 2021 regular meeting of the District II Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform. If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL. Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/88998857584 Meeting ID: 889 9885 7584 One tap mobile +19292056099,, 88998857584# US (New York) +13017158592,, 88998857584# US (Washington DC) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at Pacine-Maxine@monroecountyfl.gov, or by calling (305)2961552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on May 7, 2021 All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance. ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”. Publish: April 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers PUBLIC MEETING Meeting Notice The District III Advisory Committee (DAC III) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the May 12, 2021 meeting of the District III Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform. If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Lo-
PUBLIC MEETING Meeting Notice The District IV Advisory Committee (DAC IV) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the May 11, 2021 meeting of the District IV Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform. If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL.Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/82145052387 Meeting ID: 821 4505 2387 One tap mobile +13017158592,, 82145052387# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,, 82145052387# US (Chicago) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at Pacine-Maxine@monroecountyfl.gov, or by calling (305)2961552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on May 7, 2021 All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance. ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a
PUBLIC MEETING Meeting Notice The District V Advisory Committee (DAC V) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the May 11, 2021 meeting of the District V Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform. If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL. Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom/ us/j/88679716312 Meeting ID: 886 7971 6312 One tap mobile +19292056099,, 88679716312# US (New York) +13017158592,, 88679716312# US (Washington DC) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at Pacine-Maxine@ monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on May 7, 2021 All District Advisory Committee Meetings/workshops 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 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-34-M IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBERT F. MUTSCHLER, JR., Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Robert F. Mutschler, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was February 3, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon,
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Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: April 22, 2021. Personal Representative: Kristen Martinez 5850 Moss Mill Road Egg Harbor City, New Jersey 08215 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 22 & 29, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers
this notice is: April 22, 2021. Personal Representative: JENNIFER D. SCOTT 992 Sunrise Road Petal, MS 39465 Attorney for Personal Representative: DANIEL BENSIMON, ESQ. Email Addresses: Dbensimon@dorotbensimon. com Florida Bar No. 36837 2000 Glades Road, Suite 312 Boca Raton, Florida 33431 Telephone: (561) 218-4947 Publish: April 22 & 29, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers
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 22, 2021. Persons Giving Notice: DENISE A. PETERSEN #4 Kathleen Court Havertown, PA 19083 Attorney for Persons Giving Notice: Christopher B. Waldera, P.A. Christopher B. Waldera Florida Bar No: 980810 Attorney for Personal Representative 5800 Overseas Highway, Suite 7 Marathon, Florida 33050 Telephone: (305) 289-2223 Facsimile: (305) 289-2249 email: cwaldera@aol.com Publish: April 22 & 29, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers
Christopher B. Waldera, P.A. Christopher B. Waldera Florida Bar No: 980810 Attorney for Personal Representative 5800 Overseas Highway, Suite 7 Marathon, Florida 33050 Telephone: (305) 289-2223 Facsimile: (305) 289-2249 email: cwaldera@aol.com Publish: April 22 & 29, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers
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 22, 2021. Persons Giving Notice: Ronald Smith 10893 7th Avenue Gulf Marathon, Florida 33050 Attorney for Persons Giving Notice: Christopher B. Waldera, P.A. Christopher B. Waldera Florida Bar No: 980810 Attorney for Personal Representative 5800 Overseas Highway, Suite 7 Marathon, Florida 33050 Telephone: (305) 289-2223 Facsimile: (305) 289-2249 email: cwaldera@aol.com Publish: April 22 & 29, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers
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
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 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 CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-000061-K IN RE: ESTATE OF EARL BERNHARDT, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Florida estate of EARL BERNHARDT a/k/a HERMAN EARL BERNHARDT, deceased, whose date of death was December 6, 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 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
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NUMBER: 21-CP-000066-K IN RE: ESTATE OF LEONARD LANKAY LIEW CHIN, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of, LEONARD LANKAY LIEW CHIN, deceased, whose date of death was February 26, 2020 is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, the address of which is Clerk of the Court, Probate Division, Freeman Justice Center, 302 Fleming Street, Key West, FL 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 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 22, 2021. Personal Representative: Louise Young 37 Pine Grove Lane Hockessin, DE 19707 Attorney for Personal Representative: Tom Woods, Esq. Florida Bar No. 525197 116 Porto Salvo Drive Islamorada, FL 33036 Tel: 305-664-2200 tom@tomwoodslaw.com Publish: April 22 & 29, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NUMBER: 18-CP-68-M IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JOHN J. WOODS, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JOHN J. WOODS, deceased, whose date of death was March 2, 2018, 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
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NUMBER: 18-CP-00022-M IN RE: THE ESTATE OF LOIS E. KINNEY, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of LOIS E. KINNEY, deceased, whose date of death was January 14, 2018, 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 22, 2021. Persons Giving Notice: TAMMY KINNEY BLACK 731 Hertford Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27104 Attorney for Persons Giving Notice:
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NUMBER: 21-CP-000016-M IN RE: THE ESTATE OF RICK L. BAKER, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of RICK L. BAKER, deceased, whose date of death was May 12, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court 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 22, 2021. Persons Giving Notice: Megan Baker 133 Brady Circle East Steubenville, OH 43952 Attorney for Persons Giving Notice: Christopher B. Waldera, P.A. Christopher B. Waldera Florida Bar No: 980810 Attorney for Personal Representative 5800 Overseas Highway, Suite 7 Marathon, Florida 33050 Telephone: (305) 289-2223 Facsimile: (305) 289-2249 email: cwaldera@aol.com Publish: April 22 & 29, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NUMBER: 21-CP-00019-M IN RE: THE ESTATE OF RICHARD ELGERSMA, JR. Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of RICHARD ELGERSMA, JR., deceased, whose date of death was October 18, 2019, 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
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
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 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 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)
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
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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
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
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
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-CA000830-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 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-CA000597-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
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 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-CA000726-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 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA KEY WEST DIVISION IN ADMIRALTY CASE NO. 21-cv-10007-JEM IN THE MATTER OF: THE COMPLAINT OF KEY WEST JETSKI, INC. AS OWNER OF THE YAMAHA PERSONAL WATERCRAFT (HULL ID# YAMA2116I920) ITS ENGINES, TACKLE, APPURTENANCES, EQUIPMENT, ETC. IN A CAUSE FOR EXONTERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, Petitioner. MONITION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: THE MARSHALL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA: WHEREAS, a Complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, on the 13th day of January, 2021 by the Petitioners, KEY WEST JETSKI, INC., as owners of a Yamaha Pleasure Watercraft bearing the Hull Identification Number YAMA2116I920, have filed a Complaint pursuant to Title 46, United States Code, Sections 30501-30502, claiming the right to Exoneration From or Limitation of Liability for all claims allegedly resulting from an accident which occurred on or about July 14, 2020 in the navigable waterways of Key West, Florida, as more fully set forth in the Complaint. For those reasons and causes set forth in the Complaint, Petitioners pray for the issuance of a Monition and Injunction, and that all persons or corporations claiming for any and all loss, damage, injury or destruction caused by or resulting from the incident set forth in the Complaint be cited to appear and file their respective claims with the Clerk of this Court, and to make due process thereof and citing them to file their answers to the Complaint and all proceedings to be had, and if it shall appear that Petitioner is not liable for any loss, damage, destruction or injury, it may be so finally decreed by this Court; YOU ARE THEREFORE COMMANDED TO CITE ALL PERSONS OR CORPORATIONS in respect to which Petitioner seeks limitation to file respective claims with the Clerk of this Court and to serve on or to mail to the attorneys for Petitioners,
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA KEY WEST DIVISION IN ADMIRALTY CASE NO. 21-cv-10018-JEM IN THE MATTER OF: THE COMPLAINT OF KEY WEST JETSKI, INC. AS OWNER OF THE YAMAHA PERSONAL WATERCRAFT (HULL ID# YAMA2116I920) ITS ENGINES, TACKLE, APPURTENANCES, EQUIPMENT, ETC. IN A CAUSE FOR EXONTERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, Petitioner. MONITION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: THE MARSHALL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA: WHEREAS, a Complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, on the 3rd day of February, 2021 by the Petitioners, KEY WEST JETSKI, INC., as owners of a Yamaha Pleasure Watercraft bearing the Hull Identification Number YAMA2116I920, have filed a Complaint pursuant to Title 46, United States Code, Sections 30501-30502, claiming the right to Exoneration From or Limitation of Liability for all claims allegedly resulting from an accident which occurred on or about June 28, 2020 in the navigable waterways of Key West, Florida, as more fully set forth in the Complaint. For those reasons and causes set forth in the Complaint, Petitioners pray for the issuance of a Monition and Injunction, and that all persons or corporations claiming for any and all loss, damage, injury or destruction caused by or resulting from the incident set forth in the Complaint be cited to appear and file their respective claims with the Clerk of this Court, and to make due process thereof and citing them to file their answers to the Complaint and all proceedings to be had, and if it shall appear that Petitioner is not liable for any loss, damage, destruction or injury, it may be so finally decreed by this Court; YOU ARE THEREFORE COMMANDED TO CITE ALL PERSONS OR CORPORATIONS in respect to which Petitioner seeks limitation to file respective claims with the Clerk of this Court and to serve on or to mail to the attorneys for Petitioners, Campbell Johnston Clark, LLP, 2600 Douglas Road, Suite 508, Coral Gables, FL 33134, copies thereof on or before the 3rd day of May 2021, and citing such claimants to appear and answer the Complaint herein on or before the last named day
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 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-CA000874-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-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,
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 Windward Pointe II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Plaintiff, vs. 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-CA001051-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
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-CA000830-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
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-CA000830-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
LEGAL NOTICES 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: 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 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2021-03 Notice is hereby given that FCAP AS CUSTODIAN FOR FTCFIMT, LLC FL TAX CERT FUND
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305.743.0844
LEGAL NOTICES
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AUTOS WANTED
BOATS FOR SALE
EMPLOYMENT
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EMPLOYMENT
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 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
ALL YEARS! Junk or Used. Cars - Vans - TrucksRunning or Not. $CASH$ 305-332-0483
1999 World Cat 27' with twin 175 Suzuki motors. Runs good. Dual stations. Located on Duck Key. $40,000 OBO 305-481-1316
Marathon Elks Lodge looking for Bartender. Please call Rose at 305-393-9889
staff, open year round. Apply in person, email resume or call 305 3930631 ask for April.
NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah's is now hiring for all shifts. Please apply in person at 8919 Overseas Highway in Marathon.
AUTOS FOR SALE
1989 Grady White Seafarer 22' In storage 3 years. $4,500. 2525 Overseas Highway, Marathon 305-289-9884 SOLD IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!
Luxury Salon & Spa in Ocean Reef seeking Stylists, Nail Technicians, Estheticians, & Massage Therapists. Email: Boni@oohlalaorc.com
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
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 Description of Property: BK 4 LT 4 KEY LARGO TRAILER VILLAGE KEY LARGO PB4-43 OR627-854 OR981-1203P/R OR998-804AFF OR998-805D/C OR998-802/03 OR1525-1327 OR1667-159 OR1667-160 OR2537-1180 along with MOBILE HOME: TITLE NUMBER: 1170962 YEAR: 1962 VEHICLE NUMBER: 50101494 Name in which assessed: GARCIA MAURICO GARCIA DEISY All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: May 19th, 2021 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 1st day of March 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2021-06
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
FULL TIME OPENING CUS TOMER S ERV I CE RE PRE S ENT A T I V E Coordinate aircraft transactions with customers and the line service technicians Professional customer service skills and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and overtime as needed, are required
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 Quality carpenter for custom home construction. Quality pay for quality work. Tools & transportation a must. Key Colony Beach. 305-360-7911 Full or part-time litigation paralegal needed in Tavernier. Bilingual a plus. Salary is commensurate with experience. Email resume to Jeff Vastola at jvastola@vastolalegal.com.
Nail Tech & Massage Therapist needed at Vista Beauty Bar in Marathon. Contact Julie at 305-504-3825 Experienced Electric & Low voltage Techs wanted immediately 401k/insurance/PTO Email: admin@ checkelectricllc.com Call: 305-292-3369 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
FULL TIME OPENING L I NE SERV I CE P E RSONNE L Greet and fuel aircraft Prior aviation experience preferred Clean driving record required Pay rate $17-$19/hr depending on experience, excellent benefits, and a fun work environment
Pay rate $17-$19/hr depending on experience, excellent benefits, and a fun work environment
Contact Will Zimdars will@marathonaviation.com
Contact Will Zimdars will@marathonaviation.com
EOE/Drug-free workplace
EOE/Drug-free workplace
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 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.
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
OPEN POSITIONS: Mariner's Hospital — Tavernier Fitness Center Manager, FT Line Cook, Per-Diem Patient Experience Advocate, FT Security Officer, FT
Fishermen's Community Hospital — Marathon Environmental Tech (Housekeeping), FT, up to $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Floor Technician, FT, up to $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Food Service Worker (Diet Concierge), FT, up to $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Patient Experience Advocate, FT Phlebotomist, FT, up to $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
Apply at careers.baptisthealth.net 786-243-8507
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OFFICE SPACE
YARD SALES
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.
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
Yard Sale #4 of 5 - SAT. APR 24 from 8am-1pm RAIN OR SHINE. Getting closer to moving – all new items. Inflatable rubber boat, rods & reels, tools, painting drop cloths, pictures, dishes, pots & pans, mirror, counter stools, bedroom wicker furniture, tall book shelf, palm tree room divider, oriental room divider and many other items. Also selling 26 1/2 ft. Tiara Pursuit 1986 w/ tower - less than 600 hrs on engines. 1134 Bulevar De Palmas, Marathon (Take Sombrero Beach Rd. to beach approx. 2 miles then turn right on Avenida Primiceria and follow signs.)
Serve/Bartend on the ocean FT/PT Ocean front private swim club is seeking customer service oriented Server/Bartender. Serve on pool deck, beach and/or bar lounge. Open year round, 10am-7pm daily. Full time/Part time. Small friendly staff. Above average hourly wage plus tips. Apply in person at Cabana Club, 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call April (305) 393-0631. Place your Employment ad here. Only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today and get the job filled! Digital Marketing Consultant needed. Great growth opportunities. Will train right person. Key West Office, more at TwoOceansDigital.com/ jobs HIRED IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK!!
HOBBIES/COLLECT. PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches. Call 305-743-4578
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 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!
LOT FOR SALE 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 Beautiful Office Space available for rent now on US1 in Tavernier @ MM92. Call 305-394-0530
NOW HIRING FOR 3 POSITIONS Certified Public Accountant Full Charge Bookkeeper Receptionist/Admin Assistant Located in Marathon. Health insurance & paid time off. Please send resume & salary requirements to: Human Resources, 8085 Overseas Hwy, Marathon tara@keyscpa.com. For an application call 305-743-6586. EOE.
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
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
305.743.0844
NOW HIRING! SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $ 1,500 NEEDED: INSTALLERS, APPRENTICES AND SERVICE TECHNICIANS PAY RANGE: $15 $30 PER HOUR BASED ON EXPERIENCE LOOKING FOR A LONGTERM 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.
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
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 Clerk
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
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
Absolute Auction Contents of the Boca Raton Resort Hotel Rooms Thursday April 29th @ 11AM 290 NE 181st St., Miami Gardens, FL 33162
Preview begins @ 9AM morning of sale D’Asign Source is seeking the following professionals. Overtime and benefits are available. For full details, please visit DAsignSource.com/careers
Bid Live or Online @ Proxibid.Com/TobyNeveret Entertainment Centers, Bed Side Tables, Dressers, Chairs, Mattresses, Duvet Covers, Duvets, and more.
Working Warehouse Manager
561-706-7218 * au872 ab628
Manage all Customer & Job deliveries, pickups and inventory. Must be organized, have good communication & basic computer skills.
Project Administrator
Toby Neverett Auctioneers www.neverettauctions.com
Busy Key Largo Dive Center has immediate openings for
Assists with construction project timelines, contracts, budget management & other administration tasks. Reports on project’s regularly to executives.
BOAT CAPTAINS
Interior Designer
Experience Required. Paid per trip plus tips & sales commission.
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.
Landscape Designer An outdoor design specialist that works well with clients— producing designs and selections. Follows through with support for install teams.
$1,500 SIGNING BONUS
Send resume to resumes@rainbowreef.com
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.
We are now hiring for the following positions:
Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Drivers Applicants must apply in person to be considered. 4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
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
Dynasty Marine Associates, Inc. www.dynastymarine.net Located in the Florida Keys, is a highly-respected supplier of Caribbean marine life to public aquariums and zoos throughout the world.
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.
City of Key Colony Beach
MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE
F & B Supervisor-Manager Maintenance Manager-Chief Engineer Engineer-General Maintenance Human Resources Coordinator Bell/Valet Front Desk Agent Night Audit Spa Coordinator LMT, Nail Tech, Esthetician – Sign on Bonus Offered! Line Cook & Pastry Cook Dinner Host/Hostess (Greeter)
AHCA License #299992897
FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT/LOGISTICS Finish Carpenter
NOW HIRING:
HIRING
SERVER HOSTESS/FOOD RUNNER Apply at S.S. Wreck 58835 Overseas Hwy. Grassy Key
Or call for appt. 305-481-3067
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED! Monroe County School District
FULL TIME POSITION
Police Officer The City of Key Colony Beach is accepting applications for a FULL TIME Police Officer. Applicants must possess a current Florida certification as a police officer. Applicants will undergo a thorough background investigation, including drug screening, medical, polygraph and psychological exams. Salary range $52,000 — $55,00 depending on qualifications. Mail resume to: Chief of Police P.O. Box 510141 Key Colony Beach, FL. 33051
Or Call for additional information—305-289-1212 Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary $17.15 – $24.15/hour Key West, Sugarloaf, Marathon and Upper Keys (4 work locations) No Experience Required, Benefits, CDL Training Provided – work as a Bus Aide while training, Full Time or Flexible, Part Time Hours - 6 to 9 am or 1 or 2 to 5 pm Apply online: www.keysschools.com
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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC && LEGAL NOTICES • • 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICES 305.743.0844
NOW HIRING RESTAURANT HOST
KeysBank.com
Join Our Team!
DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER 58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning...Caring
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 www.dolphins.org/career_opportunities
Email cover letter, DRC application and & resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org EOE
Information Technology Technician Maintenance Technician Full Time Teller Part Time Floating Teller Residential Loan Processor Customer Service Rep/Universal Banker Marathon Full Time Teller Islamorada Assistant Branch Operations Manager
Apply Online at KeysBank.com/Careers We offer 401k, profit sharing, educational reimbursement, health/dental plans, life insurance, holidays and paid time off for full time employees. Member FDIC
EOE-M/F/V/D
Equal Housing Lender
The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. a division of
“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”
THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.
IS HIRING! KEY LARGO
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 $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.
Royal Furniture in Key West is looking for motivated, hardworking people to join our sales team COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS
Call Jeff: 305-395-2685
www.RoyalFurnitureAndDesign.com
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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
2728 North Roosevelt Blvd. Overseas Market Key West
NOW HIRING!
Sewer Connections 305
872-1876
• 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
305-998-8953
305
296-BLUE
• Heavy Equipment • Solar Lic## RF11067168
PC 606
Proud member of:
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CONCRETE REPAIR INSTITUTE
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
Brian Tewes
• SINCE 1989 •
Customer service is my strength Brian@tewesmortgage.com
305-289-1150
NMLS# 375025 Tewes Mortgage NMLS# 1453791 NMLSConsumerAccess.org
www.TewesMortgage.com
Florida Solar Contractor CVC 56734
Serving Key Largo to Key West
Serving Monroe, Dade & Broward Including Airports & Ports. SUV, Van & Limousine options available Call us for special events.
Only $50 Puts Your Business Card Here
305-743-7454
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When It Rains It Pours! Need 7” Gutters? We have 6” & 7” Seamless • Copper Specialists
Key West 305-292-2666
MARATHON
305-743-0506
KEY LARGO
305-852-5356
rainsavergutters@gmail.com
Cell: 305-363-8330 Office: 305-735-4626 will@cecflk.com www.CECFLK.com
www.saltenergy.net www.saltservice.net 2992 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050
Will Campbell President
P.E. Lic. No: 79269 5800 Overseas Hwy. Unit 32 Marathon, FL. 33050
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UNDER CONSTRUCTION NOW!
NEW LUXURY WATERFRONT HOME
PRIVACY & LUXURY OLD TOWN KEY WEST
41 Key Haven Road
4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath • 2,560 Interior Sq. Ft. Porches 1,068 Sq. Ft. • 29,158 Sq. Ft. Lot $2,749,000 Custom Package Includes: • New Luxury Home and Large ½ Acre + Lot • 45’ Boat Slip in Private Key Haven Estates Marina • Observation Deck Behind Home • 15 x 30 Foot Heated Pool with Sun Shelf Overlooking the Water • Travertine Pool Deck • Tropically Landscaped and Irrigated Yard • Driveway Pavers and Fenced Yard • 10’ Ceilings and 8’ Doors Throughout • Luxury Kitchen and Bath Finishes • Generous Covered Porches • Elevated Home with Garages
CALL FOR A SHOWING OF A SIMILAR COMPLETED MODEL HOME
281 Trumbo Rd 202 - Key West Steamplant Spectacular Harborside End Unit in the Key West Steamplant. The privacy offered by the unique architecture of the Steamplant begins the moment you step into your personal elevator for a ride from the gated garage up to your living areas. The first impression is breathtaking – expansive, light-filled and water views. The spaciousness of the largest of only 19 units is enhanced by high ceilings, walls of impact glass and expansive covered balconies. Take your elevator up to your private rooftop terrace for a dip in the splash pool, cocktails at sunset and fabulous water views.
Interior 3,433 SQ. FT. | Total 4,708 SQ. FT. $3,900,000 | 3BD | 4BA | 3 deeded parking spaces
Debbie Swift Batty Realtor, CAM 305-509-1958
Nancy Swift Realtor, CPA 305-849-2455
Nancy Swift Realtor, CPA 305-849-2455
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FAMILY, FOOD & FUN
DELIVERY AVAILABLE TO KEY WEST & STOCK ISLAND
Join us daily 4-6pm for $3 small plates, domestic drafts, wine & liquor!
And don’t miss our Live Music! Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 5-8pm