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SESSION NEARS CLOSE IN TALLAHASSEE Bills related to the Keys moving through legislature JIM McCARTHY

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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. continued on page 6

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RESIDENTS REMINDED TO KEEP LEAVES OUT OF CANALS

esidents in the village of Islamorada are reminded not to sweep or blow leaves or other vegetation into canals, water bodies or wetlands or into stormwater drains. Many homeowners who live along canals and shorelines incorrectly assume that vegetation will naturally and harmlessly decay in the waterway. Leaves and yard waste blown or dumped into the waterways are now lying on the bottom decomposing, using up the oxygen in the water. As the plant matter decomposes, important dissolved oxygen for the plants and animals is used up. Additionally, blowing of vegetative material into canals and waterways can increase nutrient loading which fuels the growth of algae, leading to harmful blooms. Islamorada homeowners can place up to six cans of yard waste (vegetation) at the curbside for weekly collection. Want to try your hand at composting your yard waste? Learn about composting on the UF/IFAS Extension Services website. — Contributed

ALLIANCE SEEKS TO KEEP RESIDENTS APPRISED OF VILLAGE ISSUES JIM McCARTHY

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recently-formed “alliance” is setting out to keep Islamorada residents up to date and informed on the various matters happening in the village. Creation of the Islamorada Community Alliance began last year by residents Cheryl Meads, former councilwoman and current South Florida Water Management District governing board member; longtime resident Capt. Ed Davidson; resident Sue Miller; John Kocol, former Island Hammock Pet Hospital owner; and Tom Raffanello, resident who’s running for county commission. Raffanello said the ICA’s mission focuses on the people by giving them the necessary information on everything from village government to issues surrounding vacation rentals and traffic. He also said the ICA is dedicated to the village’s unique ecology and lifestyle. “Our constituents are the residents of Islamorada. Their issues are our issues,” he said. “We don’t have an agenda. We reflect (the community’s) agenda. We just give them the facts on what’s happening with these different issues.” Through the ICA, he said, an educated public is a “public that won’t let things get by them.” “Things should all be transparent. We all agree to that,” he said. “And sometimes in the past they haven’t been.” The ICA is optimistic with the current council, Raffanello said. He also commended councilman Henry Rosenthal for his work on the canceled pedestrian bridge project by Founders Park. The group will continue to back things that are good for the people and environment, he said. “We’re not trying to force anything. We just want to get behind things that make sense, and we want to support the residents in what they want,” he said. The ICA is chartered as a nonprofit that’s funded through member donations. The group doesn’t accept

VACANT ISLAMORADA MANAGER POSITION SEES 80+ APPLICANTS JIM McCARTHY

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search for the next Islamorada village manager yielded more than 80 candidates from 30 states. A candidate evaluation is underway by the village-hired consultant firm, Colin Baenziger & Associates, to whittle the number down. Then-manager Seth Lawless resigned for health reasons last summer. That led to the naming of village Finance Director Maria Bassett as acting village manager. Recruitment started on March 12 and concluded April 9 with 82 applications received by Baenziger. Interested candidates reside as far west as Washington and north as New Hampshire, and backgrounds range from city manager and county administrator to business manager and sheriff’s deputy. A noticeable number of candidates hold manager or administrator positions with governments. About 12% are women. In a memo, Baenziger states that there are two strong minority candidates. “In terms of quality, we are evaluating the candidates right now and it appears we have 10 to 15 very strong candidates,” he said. “We have now begun our background work to determine whom we will recommend you consider to be your next village manager.” A little more than 20 candidates are from Florida. One applicant is a Florida Keys resident, Capt. Steve Friedman. Vice Mayor Pete Bacheler said he prefers a candidate who’s worked in a coastal environment and has experience with an area of critical state concern like the Keys. Not only that, Bacheler said, the village needs someone who’s going to stay for a while. “I would like to have somebody with experience in a town twice as big as ours,” he said. “We’ve got a little bit of growing pain, and we need somebody to handle that.”

The search for an Islamorada village manager yielded more than 80 candidates. Selection of the next village manager is expected in early June. KEYS WEEKLY FILE PHOTO

Councilman Mark Gregg said he will be paying close attention to background, experience and performance in seeking the next village manager. Dealing with natural disasters and working through budgets are other qualities Gregg will be looking for. “It’s super important as a village manager to be able to deal with people, so I’ll be looking for a customer-service-oriented person,” he said. “I think of it as a business. Someone who can be a leader, someone staff looks up to and respects and responds to input he/she provides. And just like a manager has to make his customers happy, he has to make his employees happy too.” Gregg went on to say that he’s looking forward to hiring a village manager — and soon. All five council members are new, seated last November. Council members have been operating for the past four-and-half months with Bassett overseeing day-to-day village operations. “We’ve been holding back on things because we all want to start fresh and a new vision and long view with a village manager,” he said. Once candidate evaluations are complete, Baenziger expects to recommend six to 10 candidates for the village council’s consideration. Semi-finalists will be presented on May 10. Baenziger will meet with the village council virtually on May 20 to discuss the candidates and consider finalists. The council could make its selection on June 2 and contract negotiations would follow.

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SESSION NEARS CLOSE IN TALLAHASSEE 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 “vessel-exclusion 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 billion 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.

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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TOMMY ROBERTS STADIUM PROJECT SET FOR NEXT SPRING CHARLOTTE TWINE

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onroe County school officials say they are undecided about whether to seek the annual letter grade assigned to the district by the state, until they see what other districts plan to do. The district’s letter grade affects staff bonuses and state funding. At the April 13 meeting, the school board also heard that the long-awaited renovation of Key West High School’s Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium is still a year away. Sstate Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran told school districts in an April 9 emergency order that the state is waiving some course requirements due to the pandemic: High school seniors in Florida will be able to graduate this year and third graders can move on without passing the normally required state assessments. The order also gives districts the choice to keep the pre-pandemic letter grades given to individual schools, on which staff bonuses and state funding are based, unless the district wants to apply to the state for new grades. The state order is intended to address a wide range of pandemic-related setbacks students have faced over the past school year. In March, Monroe County announced there will be no midterms and no final exams for high school seniors this year. At the April 13 meeting, board chair John Dick asked Superintendent Theresa Axford, “What about the school grades? What do you think you’re going to do with that?” “I’m going to listen to other superintendents from around the state,” Axford told the board. “We’re going to get our score reports on our school grades and then we have 30 days to decide whether we want to opt in and get a school grade or not. So I want to hear what other superintendents are doing and look at what our performance is. I just know that there’s been nothing consistent this year. ... We need to look at that very carefully. I would not like to lose our A-rated district status because we plunged in and decided to opt in for a grade when all other districts in Florida don’t do it.” Patrick Lefere, the executive director of operations and planning for the school district, made a presentation about the Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium renovation, a project that has been long in the works. The proposed schedule: bids will be opened May 6, interviews on May 13, recommendation to award June 1, board approval June 22, with construction to commence in spring 2022. Regarding the construction start date, District 1 board member Bobby Highsmith said, “It seems like a long time to wait.” Lefere replied, “We wanted to get baseball season down and then roll in.” “I don’t understand why we are not starting in the fall?” asked District 3 board member Mindy Conn. “We need time to get through the design process,” said Lefere. He also explained the scope of the work: a new football/baseball field with artificial turf; bleachers with new concrete pads and additional seats; an athletic building with new bathrooms, weight rooms, athletic equipment storage; two concessions; new entrances; environmental remediation; and stormwater management.

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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.”

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 22, 2021

THE FLORIDA KEYS NAME GAME: THE STATE’S EDITION

A look at how various islands got their names

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. BRAD While the island chain is not BERTELLI world-renowned for its beaches, most rules have exceptions, and ... is the curator Bahia Honda’s Sandspur Beach is for Islamorada’s nothing short of exceptional. In Keys History & Discovery Center. 1992, Dr. Beach himself, Stephen A published auLeatherman, declared it the Best thor 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 apes. University.) 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 and it Hoo Key, named for the southernmost the cat I moved to the point of Miami Florida Keys with 20 Beach. On modyears ago. His proper ern charts it is name was Alex, called Virginia Key. Alexander Von Kitten. It was not the first He had several nickname associated names, including the with the island. In Little Money Key. CONTRIBUTED name Ally-Hoo given William Roberts’ to him by Michelle. 1763 work “First Alex died several Discovery and days before we were married on April 26, Natural History of Florida,” he writes, “To 2009. We began to imagine this little island the north hereof (Cayo de Biscayno) lies the is where the rainbow bridge delivered his small island of Cayo Ratones, about four sweet spirit to romp and roam as he chases miles in length, on which there is an Indian lizards. Over the years, it has become known town, called Pueblo Ratones, which is the to us as Hoo Key. Also, Happy Anniversary, 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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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

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 mini-season 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.”

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 22, 2021

Mike Goldberg, Key Dives owner, removes debris during a dive cleanup last year. TIFFANY DUONG/Keys Weekly

CLEANING THE SEAS Blue Star Operators removed 13,000 pounds of debris in 2020

he National Marine Sanctuary Foundation announced that it will grant funds for underwater marine debris removal to 10 Blue Star Dive Operators in the Florida Keys in 2021 through the “Goal: Clean Seas Florida Keys” initiative. The foundation is granting a total of $51,621 for scoping and removal dives in the Keys in 2021 through a grant from the NOAA Marine Debris Program. Established in May 2018, the “Goal: Clean Seas Florida Keys” initiative aims to remove underwater marine debris from Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. “Goal: Clean Seas Florida Keys” is a partnership among the sanctuary, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, and sanctuary-recognized Blue Star Diving Operators — who are educated dive professionals and recreational divers trained in best practices to remove and recycle of marine debris, perform scoping dives to identify debris hotspots, and engage the public in marine debris awareness and prevention through education and outreach. “The purpose of ‘Goal: Clean Seas’ is to empower the community to act as stewards of the environment,” said Sara Rankin, Florida Keys chapter director for the sanctuary foundation. “The coral reefs in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary are still suffering from the destruction caused by Hurricane Irma, but our results over the past year show that we are making progress.

“I am proud that our eight Blue Star Dive Operator partners removed 4,642 pounds of debris and 9,339 feet of line last year, and I know we can accomplish even more with 10 dive operators now on board,” she continued. “We look forward to working with all of these outstanding dive operators to protect and restore our treasured reefs.” The eight dive operators that have participated and will continue as part of “Goal: Clean Seas Florida Keys” are DiveN2Life, The Dive Shop at Ocean Reef, Key Dives, Horizon Divers, Rainbow Reef, Pirates Cove, Forever Young and Island Ventures. In 2021, they will be joined by two new operators in the Keys: Sailfish Scuba and Florida SeaBase. “I am grateful for the leadership and commitment of Blue Star operators and National Marine Sanctuary Foundation who are meeting our goal of clean seas in the Florida Keys,” said Sarah Fangman, superintendent of the sanctuary. The foundation now partners with two sanctuaries, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, to train and equip community partners — local businesses and industries that rely on the marine ecosystem — to conduct specialized removals and empower long-term conservation of these sites. — Contributed

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 22, 2021

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

PLASTIC DEBRIS IS CHOKING THE OCEAN

s we celebrate Earth Day, please be more careful with plastic bags and foam cups. And be sure to not let helium balloons loose. The photographs I took underwater on my recent dive tell more than anything I can write about when it comes to plastic debris. This comes from a person who uses plastic all the time. It is not natural, as it is not something found in nature and cannot easily be degraded by natural processes. All of that you have heard before. Like me, you recognize the importance of plastic in our lives and use the convenience every day. Everything is wrapped in plastic. It preserves and keeps food and medical supplies clean. Plastic lets us take things and wrap them safely away from moisture and dust. That you also know. It is all part of everyday life. I have used the same plastic bag that I received in a store package to protect my camera for a year now. The plastic is still good, still keeps my camera safe from rain. The obvious we see everywhere results from slovenly conduct. We get something wrapped in plastic and throw the waste out. It goes into landfills. Ever pass a landfill? See all the plastic waste, some flying in the wind, some sticking out of mounds a worker is trying to cover with a bulldozer, some in moats floating around the landfill.

We enjoy the fun of having helium filled balloons, as they’re great for parties to celebrate occasions. When they’re let loose into the environment, they eventually deflate and drift over the ocean and become plastic debris. They may not look like jellyfish to you, but they do look like a meal to marine turtles. Once ingested, the plastic becomes stuck in turtles’ intestines and the victimized endangered species dies a tortured death. Foam cups allow people to take hot or cold drinks on the go for eventual disposal. But what happens to foam once it gets into the ocean? It floats around for a long time, thrown about by waves, storms and wind. It gathers tar that has been released into the ocean either by natural deposits coming out of the Earth or from fuel leaks, and it eventually breaks up into tiny marbles that went into making the cup. The result is a tasty looking cupcake for fish that’s harmful and fatal to marine life. Plastic chokes coral. It covers the living organism, preventing light penetration, preventing coral polyps from extending and feeding. There is a small percentage of live coral coverage in the Florida Keys today — when I was diving as a kid there was 90% live coral coverage. Disease is wiping out hard corals. Do not add to the dilemma by letting plastic bags loose in the ocean. John Christopher Fine — avid diver

Plastic sits at the bottom of the water in the Florida Keys. JOHN CHRISTOPHER FINE/Contributed

COMMUNITY CLEANUP TARGETS AREA SHORELINE

group of community residents teamed up with Shoreline Restoration Services, I.CARE and founders Mike Goldberg and Kylie Smith, as well as Coastal Waters Revitalization Inc. for a shoreline cleanup on the oceanside, off the Old Highway in Islamorada, on April 18. A debris pickup to celebrate Earth Day, one ton of debris was collected during the morning at the village preserve at MM 86. Buckets for the cleanup were provided by Islamorada Pool Company. Audrina Ennis, of Shoreline Restoration Services who coordinated the event, has picked up trash in the community for the past six years. Her nonprofit in Shoreline Restoration Services started a little over a year ago. Cleanups take place every month. For more information, visit Shoreline Restoration Services’ Facebook page. AUDRINA ENNIS/Contributed

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‘BLESSING IN DISGUISE’ Lost artwork shipment draws community response CHARLOTTE TWINE

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magine this: You are a fine-arts painter during the pandemic. Quarantined at home, you cast about for something to do, just like the rest of the world. Then — bingo — you stumble onto a new painting technique and become obsessed. Feverishly perfecting your work and making print after beautiful print, a gallery owner falls in love with your paintings, then requests a shipment so they can be displayed in the gallery. You roll up all your paintings in a tube and confidently ship all paintings via FedEx — dutifully requesting tracking information and insurance. Then the entire shipment is lost. The paintings are never found, and FedEx throws up its hands, saying nothing can be done. This nightmare happened to Lisa Lee Herman, a gyotaku artist and owner of Islamorada’s Gallery of the Arts. “It’ll be six weeks tomorrow,” she told Keys Weekly with a sigh. “I don’t think I’ll ever be over it. But it’s a blessing in disguise. It’s been awesome that the community has rallied. I feel so loved.” Originally from Fort Lauderdale, Herman is a lifelong artist and fisherwoman who took a gamble by moving to the Florida Keys and starting the Gallery of the Arts in November 2016. During the pandemic she fell in love with gyotaku, a traditional Japanese art form that dates to the mid-1800s and originated because fishermen wanted to record their catches. Once Herman taught herself how to do it, she networked with locals in the fishing industry. They would call her when they had a special catch so she could

Artist Lisa Lee Herman at Gallery of the Arts, her studio/display space in Islamorada.

practice her art. With the just-caught catch right in front of her – even right on a dock — she washes the fish with non-toxic paint. She presses a special Japanese paper on top, then gently peels it off. She has made such prints of everything from mahi to African pompano. About two months ago, Herman sold 12 of these paintings for thousands of dollars to Gigi SireyjolHorsley, the owner of Paysage Home, a gallery space in Wilmington, North Carolina. Herman shipped one tube of all 12 paintings from PostNet in Islamorada, then watched the shipment every day using the FedEx online tracking. FedEx’s site said the paintings were delivered to Paysage on Friday, March 4. So Herman expected to call the gallery on Monday, March 7, to firm up details. No dice. To Herman’s dismay, the gallery told her that they never got her paintings. Seeing that the FedEx tracking information recorded the shipment as being delivered, Herman tried to get to the bottom of the mystery. “I’ve been on the phone with 40 different employees. FedEx said that it was delivered on that Friday. But I tell them it wasn’t. And the only response I get is, ‘Take it up with claims.’” Herman learned that the last place that the tube was scanned was in Wilmington, NC, a mere few minutes’ drive from the gallery. “I’ve asked them, ‘Can you go around the route and ask if anyone’s seen it?’ And they said, ‘Yeah, we could, but it’s not part of our policy. Take it

Artist Lisa Lee Herman shows off a gyotaku print made from a just-caught fish. This was recently documented in the film Art Loft on PBS.

As part of the gyotaku process, Herman brushes the just-caught fish with a wash of non-toxic paint before making a print.

up with claims.’ And claims has not called me back.” Not to be deterred from fulfilling her agreement to Paysage, Herman emptied out her gallery of the rest of her gyotaku paintings, drove to Wilmington from the Keys with her fiance and delivered them safely during a whirlwind 24-hour trip. Like a dog on a bone, Herman even stopped at the FedEx facility in Wilmington where the paintings were last seen and asked for help. Employees told her the same thing, “Take it up with claims.” The paintings are still lost. Herman may get some insurance money back for a nominal amount, but she points out that they have sentimental value that money can’t buy. For example, one of the lost paintings was of the largest dolphin caught in the Fish for Holly sailfish tournament. But Herman said she knows the situation could have been worse; the lost shipment could have been a crucial delivery of medicine for a family member. And she keeps in mind that so many people have had difficult times during the pandemic. And there’s a silver lining. Her network has come through. After posting a call for fish on social media, friends including the Postcard Inn tackle center, Yabba Dabba Doo Charters, Charisma Sportfishing, Capt. Perry Scuderi, Capt. Matt Bellinger, Capt. Tony Young and many more beckoned her when they had a fish for her to print. “I want everyone to know how appreciative I am of the community rallying together,” Herman said. “Literally, my walls went from blank to stocked in a few weeks. Just mind-blowing.” And perhaps the best part is the practical lesson she learned. “I’ll never send more than two pieces in a tube again. Ever,” she said emphatically. “And if I get another art show, I will either drop it there myself or fly in there myself.” Keys Weekly reached out to FedEx for a comment on the lost shipment. A press representative responded that they are investigating the situation and will be in touch when they have more information. Gallery of the Arts is located at 88975 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, oceanside, and is open for visits Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, go to Galleryoftheartsislamorada. com. For pricing information on paintings, call Herman at 954-2615167.

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 22, 2021

CONSERVATION TIP Remember: good dive etiquette equals healthy corals. Proper buoyancy, keeping your gear streamlined and practicing proper fin kicks keeps our corals intact and in good condition.

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ERIC BILLIPS is the owner, captain and instructor at Islamorada Dive Center. He specializes in scuba, rebreather, spearfishing and captaining in the Florida Keys.

THIS WEEK’S DIVE REPORT Conditions improved this week, and the seas were kind to us divers. Visibility was stunning close to 80 feet! If that doesn’t make for happy divers, I don’t know what would. On one of our regular trips to the wreck of the Eagle, we were lucky enough to spot two bull sharks swimming around the perimeter of the wreck. Spotting sharks is always exciting, but bull sharks are especially amazing creatures to swim with. Having sharks in our oceans is healthy and a sign that the ecosystem is doing well.

NEXT WEEK’S DIVE REPORT There are some thunderstorms rolling through towards the end of this week, but, like all watermen know, we live and die by the wind here, not the rain. The winds stay down until the weekend, when they’re calling for it to pick up a bit. This weekend is not only Earth Day, but also the 8th annual REEF Lionfish Derby. The “locals” tournament and diver removal is one of the most effective ways to keep invasive lionfish off our reefs. Islamorada Dive Center and other dive shops in Key Largo and Islamorada will be running some charters on Saturday for derby participants. Call the shop and visit https://www.reef.org/events/earth-day-lionfish-derby for more derby information.

CONSERVATION UPDATE In Islamorada, any Saturday is a great day to go outplant coral. Through community partnerships that are continually growing and expanding, dive and snorkel shops like Islamorada Dive Center partner with I.CARE to restore our reefs. Last Saturday, we planted roughly 50 coral seedlings with Scuba Adventures from Naples with us. These baby corals were put down on Rocky Top ridge and will continue to grow and fuse together, creating the reefs of the future. This upcoming Saturday, Key Dives will run the coral planting charter trip. If you haven’t joined on one yet, sign up. We’d love to show you how Islamorada takes care of its own!

I.CARE partnered with Shoreline Restoration Services for a pre-Earth Day shoreline and beach cleanup across from Founders Park. In 3 hours, volunteers pulled out so much trash from our mangroves and waterline. Cleanups keep debris from entering our oceans! See page 13 for more on the cleanup.

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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 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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• Apr. 22 - 24 at Rainbow Reef Dive Center (100 Ocean Dr., Key Largo) Earth Day Eco Fair and Conservation Dives: • Apr. 22 at 8:30 a.m. - Coral Restoration Foundation coral outplanting scuba diving: CRF and Rainbow Reef will outplant critically endangered corals back onto the Florida Reef Tract. Learn about corals and help restore them with your own two hands. All tools and necessary education will be provided. • Apr. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Earth Day Eco Fair: Free EcoFair at Rainbow Reef featuring Project Aware, Scuba Diving Magazine, Hülya Swim, BeautyCounter, Lionfish Jewelry and more. • Apr. 23 at 12:45 p.m. - Dive Against Debris scuba diving: Rainbow Reef’s regular Dives Against Debris scuba charter. Marine debris is one of the biggest threats to ocean health and coral reef recovery. Help by removing it. • Apr. 24 at 8 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. - Lionfish Derby scuba diving: Rainbow Reef will participate in REEF’s Lionfish Derby, and divers can catch invasive lionfish to participate. Reservations required for all dives. Call Rainbow Reef at 305-451-7171. • Apr. 22 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Key Dives (79851 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada) - Upcycled Marine Debris Paint & Sip: Key Dives has been collecting thousands of pounds of marine debris from our oceans. This Earth Day, they’re putting all that trash to good use — as a canvas for an Earth Day Paint & Sip. The event is free. Paint, brushes and canvas provided. Just BYOB! Donations will benefit the non-profit I.CARE. Contact Alyssa Panzer at 305-664-2211 or email conservation@keydives.com to sign up. • Apr. 23 - 25 at REEF headquarters (98300 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo) REEF’s Earth Day Lionfish Derby: The 8th annual Florida Keys “Locals” Lionfish Derby has been designed to encourage safe social distancing while still facilitating removing lionfish from our reefs. Fishing is allowed in Monroe County waters only. Local dive shops are offering lionfish charters. Sharkey’s Pub will offer lionfish tastings and drink tickets through the weekend. For more information, visit https://www.REEF.org/events/earth-day-lionfish-derby or email lionfish@REEF.org. • Apr. 23 at 8 a.m. at Publix (101437 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo) - Community Cleanup: Meet at Publix for a community cleanup. Starts at 8 a.m. Gloves, sanitizer and other supplies will be on hand. Please bring a mask. • Apr. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Harry Harris Park and Pennekamp State Park - 1st Annual Marine Debris Derby: Help collect marine debris in a fishingstyle derby benefitting Ocean Studies Charter School and inspired by former student Pascal Weisberger. Kickoff at 9 a.m. at Ocean Studies with a free breakfast from The Juice House, and then a coastal cleanup. Come back to Ocean Studies at noon for the weigh-in, prizes, a large native plant donation sale, recycled art auction, interactive painting for Kids, food trucks, music and more. Students receive pledge donations based on how much trash they collect and money benefits the middle school expansion project. Social distancing and masks required on school grounds. For more information, contact Jessica.Martinez@keysschools.com. • Apr. 30 to May 2 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Windley Key State Park - 2021 City Nature Challenge: Help South Florida and Windley Key State Park participate in this annual challenge to find and document nature. Download the iNaturalist app and make wildlife observations. Rangers at Windley Key can answer questions and give hints.

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FICTITIOUS NAME Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section § 865.09, Florida Statutes. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Southernmost Financial located at 2432 Flagler Ave in the County of Monroe in the City of Key West, Florida, 33040, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. By: Shamrock Home Loans, Inc. Publish:

LEGAL NOTICES April 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers PUBLIC NOTICE TO SELL Please take notice that in accordance with Florida Statutes 328.17, 713.78, 715.109, JC Rentals LLC, claims a Notice of Possessory Lien, Foreclosure of Lien on the following described vehicle owned by Accents Decorative Finishes Inc, 2000 Peterbilt Dump Truck, Vin# 1NPFLB0X8YN511098. Vehicle to be sold on 5/3/2021 at 10:00 am at JC Rentals LLC at 92425 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070. JC Rentals LLC reserves the right to accept or reject any and/all bids. Publish: April 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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.

NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY We are announcing potential funding from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for Aftercare Services, a component of the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) grant program. The goal of the RSAT grant program is to break the cycle of drugs and violence by reducing the demand for, use of, and trafficking of illegal drugs. This is a competitive grant application, FDLE awards RSAT funding to the applications that receive the highest score. If awarded by FDLE, the budget period will likely be for a twelve (12) month period; January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022. The application to propose Aftercare Services is available, to eligible 501(c)3 organizations, on Monroe County’s website on the Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board (SAPAB) page: www.monroecounty-fl.gov/ 323/Substance-Abuse-Policy-Advisory-Board. The SAPAB advises the County Commission on the uses of funds from FDLE. 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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PUBLIC NOTICE TO SELL Please take notice that in accordance with Florida Statutes 328.17, 713.78, 715.109, Tavernier Mini Storage Inc, claims a Notice of Possessory Lien, Foreclosure of Lien on the following Vessel described as a 1976 20’ Shamrock Boat VIN #SHA6C374M77C & 1994 Trailer VIN# 4866WAS2150005994 owned by Earl Gordon Young. Vessel & trailer to be sold on 5/3/2021 at 10:00 am at Tavernier Mini Storage Inc 135 Hood Ave, Tavernier, FL 33070. Tavernier Mini Storage Inc reserves the right to accept or reject any and/ all bids. Publish: April 15 & April 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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

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

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

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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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

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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NIGHT TARPON FISHING WITH CAPTAIN JIMMY JOHNSON MARCH THRU MAY WE HOOK UP OR YOU DON'T PAY FLY FISHING IS ALSO AWESOME AT NITE! Call or email for reservations 305.393.2500 | jimmy@captainjimmyjohnson.com

Dinner on the shore of Florida Bay. CONTRIBUTED

HABITAT’S ‘HELP US BUILD IT’ CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY

KEYS HISTORY & DISCOVERY CENTER PRESENTS . . . Spring Season sponsored in loving memory of Bernadine “Bernie” Cooper

great white sharks from the keys to canada A RESEARCH & CONSERVATION SUCCESS STORY Presented by Dr. Bob Hueter, Mote Marine Laboratory Senior Scientist Emeritus & OCEARCH Chief Scientist The great white shark is an iconic marine creature and a star of books and movies, but surprisingly little has been known about its life and habits in the northwest Atlantic Ocean. Through an exquisite combination of more than 20 research projects over expeditions beginning in 2012, the nonprofit organization OCEARCH has pioneered a breakthrough in our understanding of this magnificent predator in the Atlantic & Gulf of Mexico. Join Dr. Hueter as he explains all that has been learned about the white shark population, and how we have learned it, over the past decade. Spoiler alert: The Florida Keys plays an important role in the life story of this great fish in the northwest Atlantic. Lecture sponsored in memory of Robert L. Mitchell

Wednesday, April 28, 6-7 p.m. A live virtual lecture. The lecture is free for members and $5 for non-members. Advance registration required at www.keysdiscovery.com/lectures. This program utilizes GoToWebinar. For more information on this platform, go to www.keysdiscovery.com/virtual-platforms.

For additional details, e-mail info@keysdiscovery.com or call 305-922-2237. Keys History & Discovery Center is operated by Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.

group of supporters met on the shores of Florida Bay on a beautiful Keys evening in early April to create Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys’ (HFHUK) “Help Us Build It” campaign. A steel drum played during a champagne reception while the sun set on the intimate gathering at Dolphin Point Villas. After sunset, the guests sat for a three-course meal prepared by Chef Michael’s. To top it off, guests drank from beautifully hand-painted Riedel glasses created by local artist Araña from Finders Keepers Coconuts. It was a lovely evening to launch the fundraising efforts toward the cost of the foundation for the Keys Heights development. Keys Heights, which recently broke ground in Islamorada, is HFHUK’s most recent affordable housing endeavor consisting of four three-bedroom, twobath homes. The goal of the campaign is to raise $1 million to cover the cost of this project. “The generosity that night was overwhelming, and we are extremely thankful,” said David Helwig, HFHUK board president. “This group has set the stage for this campaign, and we encourage others to participate. Every donation helps, and all contributions go directly back into the local community to build affordable homes.” The “Help Us Build It” campaign is a new undertaking for HFHUK, necessitated by the inability to hold its annual Cocktail Party due to COVID restrictions. This event traditionally is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser, according to Lindsay Fast, executive director.

The foundation dinner event was the first phase of the “Help Us Build It” campaign. Building on that, HFHUK is soliciting room and building material sponsors. Those looking to sponsor, donate and support can visit https:// hhuk2021.ggo.bid . During the month of July, an online auction will be hosted with various items up for bid. Monetary donations to HFHUK may also be made at www.habitatupperkeys.org. “Help Us Build It” will continue through the fall, culminating in a thank-you reception at the completed project with all of the campaign supporters. “This multifaceted campaign is the first time we’ve done something like this. The foundation dinner event was a fabulous success — raising nearly 20% of our goal — but there’s definitely more fundraising to be done. We need lots more support from the community and local businesses to ‘Help Us Build It’ because we weren’t able to hold the ever-popular cocktail party this year,” Fast said. — Contributed

Pictured from left are Rick and Jessy Gudoian and Lisa & Bob Coakley.

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 22, 2021

• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • EMPLOYMENT

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 LONGTERM CAREER? COME JOIN OUR TEAM, WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING: Competitive pay | Work Life Balance Continued Training | Opportunity for advancement Paid time off | Medical | 401K Apply via email: Joey@ellingtonac .com Call to schedule a meeting for employment 321.482.3158

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

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

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 22, 2021

• 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

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

Project Administrator

Bid Live or Online @ Proxibid.Com/TobyNeveret Entertainment Centers, Bed Side Tables, Dressers, Chairs, Mattresses, Duvet Covers, Duvets, and more.

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

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 ofPolice 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

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 22, 2021

• 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

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 22, 2021

LET’S DO BUSINESS - 305.363.2957 y’s www.KeysSlidingGlassDoorRepair.com d n A Sliding Glass Door Repair Roller Maintenance Track Maintenance Door Alignment Security Pins Safety Locks Handles

Licensed & Insured #SP33799

ALL KEYS GLASS

We Also Repair & Replace Patio Door Screens

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Windows • Doors

Authorized Dealer

305-743-7800

305-998-8953 Insured • Professional • Reliable

305.896.3599 OUT DOOR LIVING SPACES

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

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

Key West 305-292-2666

CALL US FOR A FREE HOME ESTIMATE

We also service and sell: Marine A/C, Refrigeration, Watermakers, Batteries, Solar Systems, Anything Electrical! • SINCE 1989 •

305-289-1150

SP3102

Florida Solar Contractor CVC 56734

MARATHON

305-743-0506

KEY LARGO

305-852-5356

rainsavergutters@gmail.com

SOLAR DONE RIGHT!

FREE ESTIMATES | WILL NOT BE UNDERBID

When It Rains It Pours!

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GENERAL CONTRACTORS & ENGINEERS

SPALLING EXPERTS

Proud member of:

INTERNATIONAL

CONCRETE REPAIR INSTITUTE

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Your local, residential lending expert!

Call 305.495.6000

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

for a FREE Consultation

Brian Tewes

Customer service is my strength Brian@tewesmortgage.com

NMLS# 375025 Tewes Mortgage NMLS# 1453791 NMLSConsumerAccess.org

www.TewesMortgage.com

Sportfishing Adventures

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

info@johnnymaddoxcharters.com

Serving Monroe, Dade & Broward Including Airports & Ports. SUV, Van & Limousine options available Call us for special events.

Serving Key Largo to Key West

Cell: 305-363-8330 Office: 305-735-4626 will@cecflk.com www.CECFLK.com

305-743-7454

fkes2011@gmail.com floridakeysexpressshuttle.com

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 22, 2021

’CANES SPORTS STANDOUT 1

’CANES SOFTBALL REGULAR SEASON DRAWS TO A CLOSE

he Upper Keys Weekly is proud to partner with the Coral Shores athletic department to highlight this week’s “Canes Sports Standout.” Recipients are chosen on qualifications of academic excellence, academic standing and community involvement. We thank our future leaders and the CSHS athletic department for allowing us to share a little “Hurricane Pride.”

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he Coral Shores girls softball team took to the diamond for the final regular season game against Ferguson High School on April 16. Ferguson’s bats powered the team to victory, 18-4. All runs from the ’Canes offense came in the fourth inning. The softball team finished the regular season with a record of 6-7. For a full gallery of pictures, visit keysweekly.com. — Weekly staff report DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly 1. Ferguson High School’s Michelle Ramirez crosses home plate for the score as Coral Shores catcher Haley McShane and pitcher Madde Langley try to make the play during their game.

LUCIA RODRIGUEZ A three-sport athlete in varsity basketball, cross country and track, Rodriguez said her experiences have taught her to work hard and never settle. A captain of the basketball and cross country teams, Rodriguez’s accomplishments include being a three-time MVP and an offensive player of the year in basketball. Her favorite sport is basketball, having played since she was 8 years old. Her memorable moment was during the senior night basketball game when she scored her 1,000th point. Rodriguez plans to attend a four-year college to major in a science-related field. Her advice to younger student-athletes? “Always work hard to reach your goals and enjoy every moment because these four years fly by,” she said.

2. Coral Shores pitcher Madde Langley throws against Ferguson High School. 3. Coral Shores softball player Kailee Reinoso is safe at first base against Ferguson High School's Michelle Ramirez. 4. Ferguson High School softball pitcher Kathryn Almond pitches against Coral Shores High School. 5. Ferguson High School's Olivia Monzon slides safely into home plate against Coral Shores High School softball catcher Haley McShane.

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 22, 2021

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.

Please join us for

The 13th Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) – Oxitec Public Educational Webinar:

Mosquito Project at Launch: Next Steps

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28TH at 5PM In this webinar we will focus on deliverables, what to expect now through the summer and how the success of the project will be measured. The second half of the hour-long webinar includes questions and answers with attendees. Register here: keysmosquitoproject.com/events

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FKMCD-Oxitec Mosquito Project Retains Broad Base of Support in the Keys

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31 out of 33 Monroe County precincts supported the project in the November 2016 Referendum

Learn more: keysmosquitoproject.com

FEDERAL & STATE OVERSIGHT:

EVALUATION PLAN & DATA REVIEW:

PROJECT INDEPENDENT ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

DR JORGE REY

University of Florida – IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory

DR DOUG MADER Veterinary Specialist Fellow, Royal Society of Medicine

BOB EADIE

Monroe County Department of Health

SHERRI CRILLY

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