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April 29, 2021

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Despite the popularity of Key West’s outdoor airport, the new concourse will feature glass-enclosed bridges, or jetways, to facilitate arrivals and departures. MONROE COUNTY/Contributed

NEW CONCOURSE WILL EXPAND KEY WEST AIRPORT

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espite the beloved island charm of Key West International Airport, the days of passengers walking across the tarmac when arriving and departing soon will be gone.

Richard Strickland, Monroe County airports director, presented plans at a meeting on April 27 for a new concourse at the Key West airport that will include a new security checkpoint, new gates, a new “hold room” for departing passengers, new concessions, a new baggage claim area and glass-enclosed jet bridges, or jetways, to connect the planes with the building.

The targeted completion date is October 2024.

“There will be much more space to spread out and the new design overall will enhance the customer experience and the services we can provide,” Strickland told the crowd of about 75 people at the Marriott Beachside Hotel. “People won’t all be crunched together and on top of each other while waiting to depart or while waiting for their baggage. It’s the right amount of facility for the projected numbers of passengers we’re dealing with.”

Strickland estimated the final price tag of the new concourse to be “south of $80 million,” but none of it will be from local taxpayers, Strickland said.

“It’s true, and that’s important,” Monroe County Mayor Michelle Coldiron told the Keys Weekly the morning after the meeting. “This project will be funded entirely with federal aviation grants and user fees paid by airline passengers.”

Coldiron said the county commissioners have been hearing updates about the expansion project during their regular meetings, and public input is always welcome.

“I completely understand. We all don’t want things enclosed, and we like our small-town airport, but it really is a liability issue, having people walk outside and across the tarmac,” Coldiron said.

Concerns from the crowd on April 27 centered on the impacts of the guest experience during construction, as well as general concerns about the constant increase of tourists and airplanes coming to Key West.

“How much is too much?” former city commissioner and Duval Street bar owner Mark Rossi asked during the meeting. “It’s a quality of life issue, Mr. Director, and I’m putting you on notice. I feel like I live at an airport with planes coming and going constantly.

When is enough going to be enough? I’m not opposed to tourism, obviously, but come on.”

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CRUISE SHIP BILL VEERS OFF COURSE BOTH SIDES AWAIT LEGISLATIVE OUTCOME

An upcoming $80 million expansion at Key West International Airport will eliminate the liability of passengers walking across the tarmac when arriving and departing.

The future of cruise ships in Key West remains uncertain, at least until the Florida Legislature adjourns on Friday, April 30. CONTRIBUTED

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Richard Strickland, Monroe County airports director, presents renderings of the new concourse at Key West airport that is slated for completion in October 2024.

Strickland acknowledged that “phasing will be critical to minimize the impacts during construction,” and said that “air travel is considered interstate commerce, which is protected by federal law. So I can’t tell an airline, ‘No, you can’t fly in here.’”

Another attendee complained that planes never used to take off before 7 a.m., “but now I’m woken every morning at 6:08 a.m.”

Strickland said, “We don’t get to tell the airlines when they can come and go, but we can try to work with them. And we’re going to be holding noise meetings in the coming months to look at maps and noise impacts.”

Key West resident Tony Falcone asked Strickland if the expansion plans could include extended awnings over the passenger drop-off and pick-up spots outside. “Right now, when you’re departing Key West, or when you first arrive, and it’s raining, you’re loading and unloading your luggage in the rain, because the curbside areas aren’t covered, as they are at all other airports.”

Strickland said he would look into that request.

he future of large cruise ships in Key West is up in the air, or, rather, adrift at sea — at least until the Florida Legislature adjourns on Friday, April 30. But even then, anything can happen.

Interested parties — on both sides of the controversial issue — have been holding their collective breath all week.

A bill by state Sen. Jim Boyd that’s intended to quash Key West’s voterapproved initiative to ban large cruise ships was moving swiftly through Sen. Jim Boyd state house and senate committees for the past month or so. But each committee approval brought more questions about the bill that prohibits certain seaports from restricting ships based on size, cargo, capacity or other measures. The bill also expressly nullified any voterapproved referendums that seek to do the same.

Boyd’s bill seemed destined to pass the full chambers of the legislature, and it did ultimately pass the Florida Senate.

Then the House convened and the tide turned.

Amendments to the bill were proposed and on April 26, the bill hit rough waters.

That day and again on April 27, the House “T.P.’d,” or temporarily postponed, the bill’s hearing, which is often a death knell for pending legislation. A national news story about a $995,000 political donation from Key West’s cruise port owner Mark Walsh to Gov. Ron DeSantis also stirred up additional concerns.

The bill appeared dead, or close to it.

But Arlo Haskell, treasurer of the Key West Committee for Safer Cleaner Ships, which led the island’s voter referendum against big ships, said his team wasn’t about to start celebrating, as “there are lots of tricks still that can be used to bring it back for a vote. It’s been an incredible couple of days,” he said.

Then, on the afternoon of April 28, Haskell got word from his group’s lobbyists in Tallahassee that Sen. Boyd had “snuck his ports bill,” Haskell said, into a statewide transportation bill, Senate Bill 1194.

Its inclusion in a broader transportation bill means the prohibition of local authorities to restrict access to certain ships would apply to all Florida seaports, not just Key West.

But it could also mean it has a better chance of passing.

As of Wednesday afternoon, no one knew with any degree of certainty what would happen until the final gavel adjourns the 2021 Legislative session.

“Our lobbyists keep saying crazy things can happen,” Haskell said.

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COLLEGE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS INTRODUCES NEW MASCOT

The College of the Florida Keys unveils its new official mascot, Shel the Tuga, short for tortugas, the Spanish word for turtle. CONTRIBUTED

‘SHEL THE TUGA’ CELEBRATES RETURN OF COLLEGE SPORTS

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here is a new face — and flippers — on the campus of The College of the Florida Keys: Shel the Tuga.

The college’s new mascot, the Tugas, is an abbreviation of “tortugas,” the Spanish word for turtle.

The fictional sea turtle mascot sports CFK’s colors: an ocean blue body with lightning bolts and a sunset-orange shell. The college’s marketing team worked with local graphic designer Seth Mularz to create the design.

The introduction of the Tuga comes as athletics return to campus after a 45-year hiatus. Women’s and men’s swim teams made their competition debut earlier this semester at both in-person and virtual swim meets. In 2019, the College joined the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), a requirement to operate and compete in sanctioned athletic events.

The Tuga will be the face of CFK athletics and, officials hope, a source of collegiate spirit for students, alumni, employees and the Keys community.

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“A strong and swift ocean navigator, the Tuga represents the culture and values at CFK,” states a college press release. “Among them is the widely shared passion for the ocean and environment.

CFK’s marine-oriented programs, including a recently added bachelor’s degree in marine resource management, attract students from all over the world to study for various marine-related careers in and on the waters of the Keys.”

Like sea turtles in the wild, CFK students and alumni play fundamental roles in the health of coral reefs, seagrass and other ecosystems.

While nearly all species of sea turtles are endangered, they have existed on Earth for more than 100 million years. The strength and resiliency of the Tugas’ reallife counterparts reflect the spirit and tenacity of the student body of the small island college.

The development of the mascot was based on college-wide input, including rounds of nominations, voting and focus groups.

The college’s previous mascot

was the Wrecker, which had not been embraced for many years. The Tugas’ Spanish-inspired name is symbolic of the Keys’ Hispanic heritage and the college’s diverse student body. Shel, the name of the mascot character, is a nod to the famous poet and Key West resident Shel Silverstein.

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The College of the Florida Keys hosted a recent TugaPalooza party to celebrate the school’s new mascot, Shel the Tuga.

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OXITEC TO BEGIN PLACEMENTS IN KEYS

COMPANY ANNOUNCES 6 LOCATIONS FOR MOSQUITO-CONTROL EXPERIMENT The Aedes aegypti mosquito represents a fraction of the Florida Keys’ mosquito population, but is responsible for several mosquito-borne illnesses. Oxitec’s pilot project in the Keys aims to reduce the population by releasing genetically modified mosquitoes that will prevent new generations. WIKIPEDIA/Contributed

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he Florida Keys Mosquito Control District and Oxitec Ltd. on April 23 released an advisory outlining some of the plans for its Florida Keys pilot project: Project managers anticipate that during the last week of April and first week of May, release boxes, non-release boxes and netted quality control boxes will be placed in six locations: two on Cudjoe Key, one on Ramrod Key and three on Vaca Key. “Throughout all release locations fewer than 12,000 mosquitoes are expected to emerge each week for approximately 12 weeks. Untreated comparison sites will be monitored with mosquito traps on Key Colony Beach, Little Torch Key and Summerland Key. This marks the start of the U.S. EPA-approved project to evaluate this solution to control the invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito species.

Oxitec’s non-biting male mosquitoes will emerge from the boxes to mate with the local, biting female mosquitoes. The female offspring of these encounters cannot survive, and the population of Aedes aegypti is subsequently controlled.

The Aedes aegypti mosquito makes up about 4% of the mosquito population in the Keys, but is responsible for virtually all mosquito-borne diseases transmitted to humans. This species of mosquito transmits dengue, Zika, yellow fever and other human diseases, and can transmit heartworm and other potentially deadly diseases to pets and animals.

“An important part of FKMCD’s mission is to protect residents in the Florida Keys from the disease-transmitting mosquito, Aedes aegypti,” said Andrea Leal, executive director of the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District. “As we are seeing development of resistance to some of our current control methods, we are in need of new tools to combat this mosquito. And given the unique ecosystem we live in, those tools need to be safe,

environmentally friendly and targeted.

That is why we are collaborating with Oxitec on this project. With full approval from the U.S. EPA and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and with support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and an independent advisory board, we are pleased to announce that this project will soon be underway.”

“We are immensely thankful for FKMCD’s continued partnership,” said Oxitec CEO Grey Frandsen, “and for the strong public support this project has received from Florida Keys residents. This truly is a public-private partnership driven by support for new, environmentally-sustainable solutions to combat disease-transmitting mosquitoes. While next week’s releases represent a landmark release of Oxitec mosquitoes in the U.S., we’re focused on demonstrating the value this technology can have for Florida Keys residents, communities and business owners, while protecting the Keys’ beautiful and sensitive habitat that we all value so much.

With outstanding support from local residents, and with full clearance from the federal and state regulators, it’s time to get to work.’”

Oxitec’s Aedes aegypti technology Oxitec’s non-biting male mosquito was designed to control the invasive, disease-spreading Aedes aegypti. It has successfully provided significant suppression of the wild Aedes aegypti in other geographies and does not persist in the environment or cause harm to beneficial insects like bees and butterflies.

This technology also removes all requirements for adult mosquito-rearing and releases, and eliminates the potential for female releases. Combined with other innovations, this technology is anticipated to reduce up to 90% of costs associated with traditional insect release programs.

Similar projects in the Brazilian city of Indaiatuba found that Oxitec’s mosquito suppressed disease-carrying Aedes aegypti by up to 95% in urban, dengue-prone environments following 13 weeks of treatment, as compared to untreated control sites in the same city.

More information is at keysmosquitoproject. com.

— Contributed by Oxitec Ltd.

SAVE THE DATE Sunday, May 2 • Hog’s Breath Saloon will host an all-star benefit for longtime bartender Mark Hanna, who was severely injured when hit by a taxi. The event will feature live music and drink specials from noon to 5 p.m. at the Hog’s Breath Saloon, 400 Front St., Key West.

Monday, May 3 • Monroe County Master Gardeners will host a free plant clinic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Key West Garden Club, 1100 Atlantic Blvd.

Tuesday, May 4 • Community Foundation of the Florida Keys offers free, online grant-writing workshop at 2 p.m. for Keys nonprofits. Make proposals more appealing to reviewers. Visit cffk.org for info and Zoom link.

Through Wednesday, May 5 • Keys Energy Service will use aerial drones to inspect the electricity tieline in the Lower Keys from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. The utility advises drivers on U.S. 1 to focus on the road, rather than the drones operating near the power lines.

Saturday, May 8 • Samuel’s House women’s shelter will host a brunch sail aboard the 75-foot luxury catamaran SV Argo Navis from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ticket proceeds will benefit Samuel’s House programs. Call 305-509-1771 for reservations.

May 23-26 • Beyond the Teams fundraising mission: Retired Navy SEALS kayak from Key West to Fort Pierce, stopping each evening to raise money for struggling veterans and their families.

Visit beyondtheteams.org/2021mission/ for information.

June 2-6 • Key West Pride festivities.

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126 KWHS STUDENTS SENT HOME FOR COVID CONTACT TRACING CHARLOTTE TWINE charlotte@keysweekly.com

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t the April 27 Monroe County School District board meeting, Superintendent Theresa Axford announced that more than 100 Key West High School students have been quarantined in just the fourth week of the school district’s reopening to five days of in-person instruction.

“The social distancing at 3 feet, which is what we’re able to do now with more students returned to school, has become a problem when there is a positive case and contact tracing goes on,” she told the assembled board members.

“There are 126 students who are out at Key West High School right now, not because they are positive for COVID but because of contact tracing.”

Contact tracing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is the process of notifying contacts of exposure, addressing questions and concerns, referring for COVID testing, encouraging self-quarantine, monitoring of symptoms, and assessing the need for additional supportive services during the quarantine period (14 days from last exposure).

According to the Monroe County School District website’s COVID-19 Dashboard link, 12 students, one teacher, and one staff member have been confirmed to have contracted COVID-19. Eight students are at Key West High School, three students and one teacher are at Key West’s Horace O’Bryant School, one student is at Key Largo School and one staffer is with the MCSD administration.

Axford emphasized she has been working closely with the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County, including medical director Dr. Mark Whiteside and administrator and health officer Bob Eadie.

She read aloud a communication from Whiteside: “The CDC continues to endorse a quarantine for 14 days, and the local health department makes the final decisions about how long quarantine should

last based on local conditions and needs. Here is our local situation: We have a high level of transmission in the community. Over 100 positive cases per 100,000 population per week. Since the beginning of the year, over 50 percent of the new cases in Florida are the UK variant, B117, which is known to be more transmissible, just as potentially deadly and much more likely to affect younger age groups than the original strain. It is still thought to be covered by the vaccines, though. We are currently seeing a rapid increase in schools in Monroe County related to sports, extracurricular activities and increased classroom spread.”

Axford said that though the Department of Health’s opinion is that Monroe County should not change current isolation or quarantine policies, vaccine clinics will be started in all high schools, by choice, for juniors and seniors.

When possible, principals will increase social distancing and moving classrooms that seem to be congested. Events like proms and luaus will take place outside.

The district is going to “up the ante and being careful and making sure students are following guidelines,” according to Axford.

“I do not want to shut everything down going forward,” Axford insisted. “I do not believe that would be good for kids. But I do believe that schools can put in place procedures to protect students under our care.”

Axford may have her work cut out for her in terms of convincing parents that the right procedures are in place. At one point in the meeting, a parent phoned in to say how much her children hate wearing their masks. “I feel this should be optional. Don’t make it mandatory for my kids,” she insisted.

She explained that her son and daughter are uncomfortable that they can’t see the teacher smiling, and her daughter’s skin breaks out under the mask.

“Why is it mandatory?” the mother asked. “My kids have great immune systems. My daughter is doing a regression of learning.”

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COMMISSIONER TAKEN ABACK ON LIBRARY SPENDING DURING COVID LIBRARY DIRECTOR SAYS SERVICES AVAILABLE AND EXPANDED

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hat began as a request for the Key Largo Library payroll from last year — when the COVID-19 pandemic began — quickly morphed into a bigger question for County Commissioner Mike Forster on compensation within the library system.

Discussion brought forth by Forster lasted more than an hour during the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners’ April 21 meeting in Marathon. Forster said he received pre- and post-COVID payroll for the library and was “taken aback by the dollar figure,” and not at ground level staff for the five libraries, but at the administrative and support staff level.

“I feel it’s top heavy and that more assets should be used on the ground level,” Forster said in his opening remarks.

Library reopenings began last month with branches in Big Pine Key and Key West welcoming patrons through the door six days a week in late March. Along with in-person visits, curbside service is also provided to residents.

Libraries in Islamorada and Key Largo are open for in-person visits three days a week.

Upper Keys residents still have the ability to go inside to check a book six days a week with the Islamorada branch on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and the Key Largo branch open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Curbside service is available at both locations six days a week.

Goodbye week for the old Marathon Library ends April 30, as books get moved to a new facility for a June opening.

Base salaries, which don’t include benefits, within the Monroe County Library System was $2,095,421 before Covid. Administration and support staff totaled $572,715 followed by the Key West Library, $448,679.

During COVID, the total base salary within the library system went to $1,902,475, with administration and staff support salaries totaling $588,397 and pay for personnel at the Key West Library totaling $429,186. Payroll throughout the library system post-COVID totals $1,996,015.

Forster said figures he received depicted compensation that included benefits, which the county traditionally calculates by taking the salary and adding 30%. Pre-COVID payroll including benefits, he said, was $3 million. During COVID, it totaled more than $2 million.

Figures provided in a slide presentation

by County Library Director Kimberly Matthews show the library payroll during normal operations at $2.5 million when adding in the 30% for benefits.

In addition to payroll figures before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, Matthews showed that the five libraries from Key West to Key Largo were providing service six days a week for 55 operating hours. While patrons weren’t able to check out books the traditional way inside a branch, Matthews said operations were maintained every day with telephones answered and accounts serviced. She said around 800 people called and signed up for e-cards, while digital usage increased by 30%.

Matthews also explained how exchanges with patrons changed from the traditional book check-out to people calling in to see what was on the shelf — and stopping by either five minutes or five days later to pick it up. What’s usually a five-minute interaction between librarians and visitors increased to 15, and in some cases, 30 minutes, Matthews said.

“We started this concierge reader advisory.

Once we found something, we’d go to the shelf and check it out and hold it and put it on the shelf,” she said. “Then they’d notify us that they’d be arriving at the building, go back and retrieve the item and take it to their car.”

The countywide furlough went from April 16, 2020 to June 1, 2020. A total of 16 library employees were furloughed. Those who were furloughed could use leave they had accumulated, Matthews said, and operations were affected with curbside delivery not available at that time.

“We didn’t see any reduction to our payroll as a result of the furlough because most used the leave they had in stock,” she said.

Matthews also provided a breakdown of library administration support payroll, which shows the library director and systems administrator totaling $165,837. Technical services, which acquires, catalogues, delivers and collects library items, totaled $194,047. The Florida History Department, which Matthews called the “sixth branch” and said “could live in its own facility” totals $128,146.

“For whatever reason, it is lumped in with us,” she said.

No action was taken by the board of county commissioners following the discussion. Forster said he wanted to make fellow commissioners aware of his concern and felt it was right to bring it up in the lead-up to budget time.

The Key West branch of the Monroe County Library on Fleming Street houses the Florida History room and countless historical archives. MANDY MILES/ Keys Weekly

“I just think there’s a redundancy on some of the positions on the top level, but I’m not a librarian, and I’m going to rely on Kimberly,” Forster said. “I even mentioned when we’re routed for getting out books to Key Largo and Marathon … can we incorporate that and send different packages to the library and have a person who does that specifically. It’s just streamlining the organization chart to make it more efficient.”

Forster also acknowledged that he never intended to close libraries. He said he was taken aback by the number of emails generated from Big Pine Key just 12 hours before the agenda item was posted to the county website.

“Nowhere in that heading did it say your library is going to be closed,” he said. “Somebody put out the narrative in that area that ‘I’m coming for your library is going to be closed.’

That couldn’t be further from the truth.

“At previous county commission meetings, I kept fighting for them to open,” he continued.

“And we kept delaying because of COVID and best science and best management practices.”

While operations were affected by COVID, Matthews said the number of days the libraries were closed to the public was zero.

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was three syllables away from victory. G-50 was all I needed.

My knees bounced up and down, my ankles wound around the rungs of my stool. I was in the zone.

Singularly focused. OK, fixated. I was a yellow lab, and G-50 was the tennis ball in my master’s upraised hand.

It was drag queen bingo this past Sunday at Marylin’s Restaurant & Pub, 320 Grinnell St. (Yes, fine, it’s the old Finnegan’s Wake, but come on, it’s been a half-dozen other things since then. Let’s start calling it Marylin’s.)

Their drag queen bingo on Sundays is one of my new favorite Key West pastimes.

And for the next five weeks or so, it benefits our furry friends at the Florida Keys SPCA. What better way to justify day-drinking on a Sunday?

I joined my colleagues Irene de Bruijn, Stephanie Mitchell and her 11-year-old son, Jack, at a high-top table at noon on Sunday. We ordered bottomless mimosas for $20, at least three mango martinis (I stopped counting), mojo pork spring rolls, creamy conch chowder, a burger and conch fritters.

Then came Epiphany, brassy, sassy and gorgeous, with cool shoes and the quick-witted, smart mouth one expects from a drag queen who’s calling bingo for a bunch of well-lubricated reprobates who skipped church.

Bring a thick skin, but don’t be scared. Everyone knows how to play bingo. And if you miss a number, never fear, Epiphany will repeat it (after a mild scolding). But give a drag queen a mic and no one is safe from the fierce banter, innuendo and some

drops stuff, breaks things and falls down more than any adult should.

She’s married to a saintly — and handy — fisherman, and has been stringing words together in Key West since 1998.

harmless, humorous jabs at the crowd.

Though a longtime Sunday staple at the 801 Bar in Key West, the Marylin’s event is actually pretty family-friendly, aside from some adult language ( nothing worse than what your kids have heard from you while trying to park downtown).

Drag queen bingo, or gay bingo, started in the early ’90s in Seattle, where Judy Werle was dreaming up inventive new fundraisers for the Chicken Soup Brigade, which helped people with AIDS. “I checked out places where people gathered and spent money, because I figured if you had that, you could redirect the money to a good cause,” says Werle.

That logic led her to bingo halls. “They were totally full of obsessed people,” she told Time magazine in 2007. “But it was also extremely boring. So we decided to liven it up in the way only gay men can.”

Add in some drag queens, and you’ve turned the bluehaired bastion that once filled church basements into a charitable phenomenon — with cocktails and quick comebacks.

Alas, I didn’t get my G-50 before someone else bellowed “BINGO” on Sunday. I, of course, hated that person, but just for one shameful instant.

Another game started, my drink was refilled, Epiphany skewered someone for a premature exclamation, the SPCA got some cash and life moved on happily that Sunday. Bingo!

(Bingo starts at noon every Sunday at Marylin’s. It’s free to play, with donations encouraged and raffle prizes available.)

The Key West Weekly crew spent Sunday afternoon at Marylin’s Restaurant & Pub, eating, drinking — and waiting for G50 during the weekly drag queen bingo fundraiser. STEPHANIE MITCHELL/Keys Weekly

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MORE ISLAND NAMES AND SOME MONKEY BUSINESS Origin of Keys names can be as unusual as those who live on them

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here are 1,000 origin stories behind the names given to the Florida Keys, and countless people have contributed to them. One of those was Charles Brookfield. He was born in 1903 in Philadelphia.

At 21, he ventured to Miami and immersed himself in the history of South Florida and the Keys. In 1926, Brookfield built a boat designed to navigate the local reefs, shoals and seagrass shallows. He named the 26-foot vessel with a draw of 26 inches Manatee.

The following year, in 1927, the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey hired Brookfield (and his boat) to assist on a survey that would update the government’s outdated nautical charts. The project took several years, and, as a result, Brookfield had a hand in the naming of, among others, Bob Allen, Bottlepoint, Bradley, Calusa BRAD and Manatee keys.

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A published aufamily to Tavernier in 1939, Allen thor of six books, studied the endangered roseate his favorite subspoonbill and, when spying on jects are Indian them, camped out on an island Key and skunk that kind of looked like a bottle, apes. hence the name Bottlepoint Key. Bradley Key, located about one mile west-southwest of Flamingo (an Everglades outpost at the edge of Florida Bay), was named in honor of Guy Bradley, who was hired as a wildlife officer to enforce laws against plume hunting in the Everglades. Those hunters murdered him on July 8, 1905. Calusa Key, found eight miles due north of Lignumvitae Key, was not named for some ancient tribal reason but simply to honor the Calusa people.

The rhesus monkey, namesake of Monkey Key. WIKIPEDIA/Contributed

The Manatee Keys are found about seven miles north of Snake Creek, the pass separating Plantation and Windley keys.

Snake Creek is also home to the last of the Overseas Highway’s drawbridges. Fortunately, it is only raised at the top of every hour, so delays, though inconvenient, are not just some random occurrence. The Manatee Keys were not named for the Sunshine State’s loveable sea cows but after Brookfield’s vessel, Manatee.

In the northernmost Keys is an island recorded on Spanish charts as Las Tetas.

Found in Biscayne Bay, the island is located between Elliott and Boca Chita keys. A 1743 chart identifies it as Restinga de las Tetas which, in English, basically translates to something along the lines of “coastal forest of the tits.” William Roberts’ 1763 “First Discovery and Natural History of Florida” used the simplified moniker Las Tetas.

The cartographer Bernard Romans confirmed the island was called Las Tetas (and also The Paps) on his 1774 chart. Romans noted that there were two hills on the island.

Because hills are not a common feature associated with the hundreds of islands making up the archipelago, the “hills” were probably mounds associated with a former aboriginal presence. In J.W. Norie’s “Piloting Directions for the Gulf of Florida, Bahama Banks, & Islands,” published in 1828, he noted: “Next to the northward of Elliot’s Kay is a little island, having two small hills on it, whence the Spaniards have called it Las Tetas, or The Paps.” Today, the island is known as Sands Key.

There is an island in the Upper Keys located west of Tavernier Creek that was officially named rather late on the local history timeline.

In 1992, the island was named Kalteux Key after Tavernier’s Franklin James Kalteux (19001983), who moved to the area in 1951. Kalteux, nicknamed “Mr. Tavernier,” worked to develop Plantation Yacht Harbor Resort and the Tropical Atlantic Shores subdivision. In 1992, the U.S. Board on Geographic Names, with a push from Florida Senator Bob Graham and Mr. Kalteux’s stepson, Jerald Lee O’Cathey, officially named the island Kalteux Key in his honor.

A little farther down the island chain, one of the more talked-about outer Keys, and one that was connected by neither Flagler’s Over-Sea Railroad nor the Overseas Highway, used to be called Cayo Cagumas. At least that was what it was called on early Spanish charts. “Cagumas” is a Spanish word for the loggerhead turtle. The island is part of the Lower Keys and is located on the oceanside of the Overseas Highway, two miles south of Cudjoe Key. The 1868 U.S. Coast & Geodetic Chart identified the island as Loggerhead Key. Though the island is recognized on modern charts as Key Lois, it has another, less official name: Monkey Key. In 1973, Charles River Laboratories began using the 100-acre island as a commercially operated breeding colony for rhesus monkeys. The monkeys were destined for experimental use. Then, they ate all the mangroves, were determined to be an ecological nightmare, and were removed in 1999.

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60-day legislative session in Tallahassee is nearing the end. While some bills related to election administration and social media are making progress, other pieces of legislation are stalling — not to mention a $100 billion budget that still must be approved. Session is set to end Friday, April 30, as legislators work to get their bills to the finish line.

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SENATE BILL 90 — ELECTION ADMINISTRATION Passing through the Senate via a 23-17 vote on April 26, the bill sponsored by Dennis Baxley, who represents Sumter, Lake and Marion counties, puts tighter regulations on vote-bymail ballots. The bill ends the 24/7 drop boxes and requires monitoring in person by an election official. And those voting by mail must request a mail-in ballot every election cycle, instead of every two years under current law. In addition, legislation would require a voter to provide a valid Florida driver’s license number, state identification number or the last four digits of their Social Security number when requesting a mail-in ballot or changing party affiliation. The bill awaits House consideration.

SENATE BILL 7072 — SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS Co-introduced by state Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez, who represents the Keys, the bill would create a violation for social media deplatforming of a political candidate or journalistic enterprise, and requires a social media platform to meet certain requirements when they restrict speech by users. The bill would prohibit social media platforms from deplatforming candidates for political office and allows the Florida Elections Commission to fine a social media platform $100,000 per day for deplat-

forming statewide candidates, and $10,000 per day for deplatforming all other candidates. Additionally, if a social media platform knowingly provides free advertisements for a candidate, such advertisement is deemed an in-kind contribution, and the candidate must be notified.

The bill passed the Senate via a 22-17 vote on April 26. It now awaits House consideration.

HOUSE BILL 1119 — WATER SAFETY AND SWIM CERTIFICATION Known as the Edna Mae McGovern Act, the bill cosponsored by state Rep. Jim Mooney, who represents the Keys, would require each public school to provide each parent of a student initially enrolling in the school with information on the important role water safety education courses and swim lessons play in saving lives. The information must include local options for age-appropriate water safety courses and swim lessons that result in a certificate, including courses and lessons offered for free or at a reduced price.

Schools have flexibility to provide the information electronically or in hard copy. The bill specifies that the information must be provided to the student, and not the parent, if the student is 18 or older or is under the age of 21 and is enrolling in adult education classes. Legislation sits in the House Education and Employment Committee.

SENATE BILL 900 — CHILD WELFARE Sponsored and filed by Rodriguez, legislation expands the list of entities that have access to child abuse records and requires assessments if the total number of children in a family foster home exceeds six, excluding the family’s own children, before placement of a child. Current state law requires

an over-capacity waiver assessment when the number of children in a foster home exceeds five, including the foster parents own children, while the federal language allows up to six children to be placed in a foster home, excluding the foster parents own children, before being considered over-capacity.

Legislation passed unanimously through the Senate on April 22.

A similar bill in the House awaits consideration.

HOUSE BILL 1563 — AUXILIARY CONTAINERS, WRAPPINGS AND PLASTIC BAGS Co-sponsored by Mooney and other House members, legislation requires the Department of Environmental Protection to update its report on retail bags and submit a report to the legislature by a specific date. The bill asks DEP to review and update its 2010 report on retail bags and analyze the need for different regulation of auxiliary containers, wrappings or disposable plastic bags used by consumers to carry products. Legislation requires DEP to submit an updated report with conclusions and recommendations to the Florida legislature no later than Dec. 31. Among the states in the U.S. with strong plastic bag laws are California, which imposed a statewide ban in 2014; Hawaii, which prohibit non-biodegradable plastic bags at checkout; and New York, which recently banned bags. The bill sits in the Environment, Agriculture and Flooding Subcommittee.

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BY DECEPTION’ Dear Editor, It is astonishing how average people could subject others to risky experiments not of their choice, under the false pretense of “science.”

Oxitec/Mosquito Control are doing just that. Their op-ed from Thursday, April 22, (at left) is an example of their half-truths and outright lies, persuasion by deception hoping that most of us in the Florida Keys are fishing or on our second margarita.

In order of items in their oped: QUOTE: “...preparing to release Oxitec’s safe and environmentally sustainable biting male mosquitos in a field project approved by the EPA and State of Florida authorities.”

FACTS: Sounds legitimate, right?

However, repeated requests for Oxitec to show the independent, corroborated studies that might prove this claim, resulted in silence. This is a pretty bold claim.

How could they get away with stating it is safe with support from the EPA and state agencies, but unwilling to provide the independent corroborated studies proving Oxitec’s claim?

Why the deception?

We now learn that these independent studies were not required by the EPA, nor any of the state agencies! This is alarming in itself.

Our residents want to see verification of Oxitec’s safety claims by someone other than Oxitec.

No federal, state or local government agency, or representative, pursued this, except for Congressman Carlos Gimenez (and he is yet to receive an answer).

Why the deception?

QUOTE: “...Steering Committee made up of government and Oxitec scientists.”

FACTS: The public has never been informed who these government scientists are on this “Steer-

ing Committee.” Dr. Stan Zuba attempted to introduce one of these government scientists at a recent Islamorada Village Council meeting, but it was quickly discovered that the “Florida Keys Mosquito Control scientist,” was in fact employed by and representing the interests of Oxitec.

Why the deception?

QUOTE: “We’ve established a project independent advisory board made up of local leaders and global experts and have support from the CDC.” FACTS: From Dr. Lyle R. Petersen, director of the CDC’s Division of Vector Borne Diseases, April 19, 2021: ”Thank you for your email.

As previously mentioned, we do not have oversight in these trials and will not be conducting any testing or health assessments.”

Why the deception?

QUOTE: “Majority of the Keys residents voted in favor of the project in 2016.”

FACTS: Oxitec fails to mention that there were two referenda in 2016.

One referendum was trial area site-specific, and was soundly defeated in Key Haven.

The other question was Keyswide and asked a very general question about a different technology, the prior prototype OX513a, which was not approved by the EPA nor any state agency.

These referenda were over five years ago and were specific to a different prototype of Oxitec “technology,” or “junk science,” if you prefer to call it what it is.

Why the deception?

Please contact as many public officials as you can, especially the Board of the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District, and demand that we deserve proof of the claims made by Oxitec, from a source other than the manufacturer.....Oxitec!

Thank you, Ed Russo, President Florida Keys Environmental Coalition

Key West gets $9 million for infrastructure projects Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on April 23 the award of more than $9 million to the City of Key West through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida mitigation general infrastructure program. The program allows local governments to develop largescale infrastructure projects to make communities more resilient to future disasters.

Key West is one of 15 communities to receive funding.

The award provides Key West with $6.3 million to design and construct a pump-assist injection well at the intersection of Fogarty Avenue and 3rd Street to address flooding in a low-lying area that collects significant runoff.

Another $3 million will go to installing tide valves at 40 stormwater outfall points of discharge to address saltwater flooding of roadways, sidewalks, and lowlying properties caused by high tides.

Aerial drones to inspect power line for Keys Energy Services Keys Energy Services will conduct aerial drone inspections of the electric transmission line (tieline) throughout Key West and the Lower Florida Keys from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Wednesday, May 5.

The use of aerial drones will help save on costs as well as pose less of an inconvenience to the public.

Keys Energy customers should be aware of the drone flying close to the tieline. Motorists are advised to drive safely while this work is in progress, and keep their focus on the road and not the drone flying overhead.

Support Samuel’s House by having brunch on the water Samuel’s House, a safe and sober residential resource and support services for homeless women and intact families, will host a fundraising brunch sail on the 75-foot luxury sailing catamaran SV Argo Navis from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 8.

Tickets include a two-hour sail and brunch experience that includes bloody Marys by Paul from The Saint Hotel paired with a skewer of French toast sticks in

real Vermont maple syrup, Key West pink shrimp, quiche, lobster, meatballs cooked in bacon jam, spicy Pickle Baron green beans and pepper jack cheese.

Ticket purchases will help fund the Samuel’s House mission.

Dress up in linen and beautiful blue tones and join the Samuel’s House staff while enjoying a decadent and unique brunch experience. Seating is limited and guests are encouraged to make reservations by calling 305-509-1771.

Sheriff warns of spike in Amazon text scams A member of the Florida Keys Crime Watch team reported a scam this week involving Amazon.

The resident received a text purportedly from Amazon stating they had won a company raffle.

The resident called Amazon and learned it was a scam. This report comes as news of several different Amazon-related scams are being reported throughout the country. There has been a spike in such scams since the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

If you get a notification from Amazon, notify the company.

Never give personal/financial information over the phone.

The scam comes on the heels of fresh reports of another scam/ lie again hitting Monroe County: A family member is in some trouble and needs your money. All residents should be wary of any unknown third party caller requesting money because a loved one is supposedly in trouble. Always hang up and call that loved one to make sure they’re OK. Never send money over the phone. Legitimate law enforcement does not operate in such ways.

Scammers have been cloning legitimate law enforcement and other government office phone numbers in an effort to appear legitimate. Some residents have reported getting calls from someone posing as Sheriff Rick Ramsay. Thieves also often say there is a warrant for your arrest for missing jury duty or some other legal issue, and that you can resolve the issue by paying over the phone. Never pay over the phone. Hang up and call the number back.

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REDA WIGLE Welcome to the space between horns, star children.

We’re living in the perpetually stoned, usually nude and always hungry season of Taurus. Sex and snacks and sunshine abound when bulls rule. Unfortunately, laziness, fixed negative patterns, materialism and overindulgence share the same pasture. Taurus season invites us to enjoy earthly delights while challenging us to surrender old habits, wasted doubts and limiting belief structures.

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

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

TAURUS April 20 to May 20 Happy solar return, my bull babies!

Your charge (pun intended) in your ruling season is to show others how to live honestly, deliciously and without apology. Avant garde filmmaker and fellow Taurus Maya Deren writes, “It is not morbidity which draws crowds to scenes of disaster or unusual joy. It is the desire to participate in a moment when life breaks through to some higher level of intensity so that one’s own life might take fire from that sudden spurted flame.” May you bear that torch.

Notable Taurus: Dennis Rodman / May 13, 1961 GEMINI May 21 to June 20 Blinded as a teen by a dynamite explosion, composer Moondog lived beyond the bounds of convention. Dressed in full-horned Viking regalia, he took to the mid-century streets of New York City selling poetry books and playing music on instruments of his own invention.

His unperformed opus, “Cosmos,” is a nine-hour symphony that calls for a cast of 1,000 performers and musicians. You’ll never be able to conform, so you would do well to create.

Notable Gemini: Vince Lombardi / June 11, 1913

CANCER June 21 to July 22 With warrior planet Mars moving through your sign you could/ should feel a surge of power and a shocking aversion to making others feel comfortable. You know more intimately than any other sign that vulnerability and release are shows of strength, not evidence of weakness. Mars asks you to mobilize these personal strengths and show others what can be won by being laid bare.

Notable Cancer: Julian Assange/ July 3, 1971 LEO July 23 to Aug. 22 You’re not shy around a spotlight or a headshot, Leo, but you can be intensely private about personal matters. Current planetary placements are asking you to consider what circumstances have left you with your guard held high and whether the time has come to slowly and discerningly lower it. Perhaps the best place to start practicing is with a qualified stranger, someone without a stake in your secrets, but with a healthy interest in your self-improvement.

Notable Leo: Sam Elliott / Aug. 9, 1944 VIRGO Aug. 23 to Sept. 22 Unexpected opportunities are seeking you, Virgo, and a divergent path might soon appear.

To capitalize on these insistent mysteries you must forgo your punishing ideas about progress, perfection and purpose. Just because the value of something is not immediately tangible does not mean it is not worth pursuing. Trust in the words and wisdom of Swedish poet Lars Noren, “Maybe this road/leads nowhere but someone/is coming from there.”

Notable Virgo: Léo Ferré / Aug. 24, 1916

LIBRA Sept. 23 to Oct. 22 As an air sign your mind moves restlessly, punishingly. While you may not be able to control the velocity of your thoughts, you can influence their quality.

English poet and fellow Libra Thomas Traherne writes, “As nothing is more easy than to think, so nothing is more difficult than to think well.” Feed yourself with books and starve yourself of screens and cheap influences.

Ignore the sound of lowly voices, most especially your own. Live well, think well.

Notable Libra: Cherríe Moraga / Sept. 25, 1952 SCORPIO Oct. 23 to Nov. 21 You long to be understood and struggle with feeling that you will never be truly seen. A stellium in Taurus, your opposite sign, provides an opportunity to subvert that narrative. If you can coax yourself out of your cave, powerful connections are there to be made. As Confucius reminds us, “A good man does not worry about not being known by others, but rather is concerned about not knowing them.”

Notable Scorpio: Naomi Mitchison / Nov. 1, 1897 SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 to Dec. 21 Do you feel like what you want and what you need are just beyond your reach? Fellow Sagittarius and abstract painter Arnulf Rainer is here to alleviate your pains: “Only an ‘almost,’ a ‘nearly,’ is possible.” Aiming for almost is a finer fate than settling for not even close.

Notable Sagittarius: Gioconda Belli /Dec. 9, 1948 CAPRICORN Dec. 22 to Jan. 19 If you feel real rage in the coming weeks, sea goat, don’t fight, stifle or misdirect it. Fellow Capricorn Laura Riding writes, “Anger is precious because it is

an immediate, undeniable clue to what our minds (so much more cautious in rejection and resistance than our bodies) will not tolerate.”

Notable Capricorn: Forugh Farrokhzad / Dec. 29, 1932 AQUARIUS Jan. 20 to Feb. 18 An Aquarius friend of mine, pointing at the recent full moon, said, “I want to go there. No matter how broken or heavy your body is, you’re weightless and free on the moon.” There’s a lesson to be gleaned in the musings of this would-be astronaut. Rest assured, water bearer, you can find levity without leaving earth.

If you are free in your mind, you are free enough.

Notable Aquarius: May Ziadeh / Feb. 11, 1886 PISCES Feb. 19 to March 20 Don’t be alarmed by the pervasive sense of optimism that finds you this month, Pisces, and do your best not to talk yourself out of it. Instead, live for a while in the possibility that you are exactly where you are meant to be and that you are not only needed in the world, but essential to its continued evolution.

Notable Pisces: Kofi Awoonor / March 13, 1935 ARIES March 21 to April 19 Upon hearing of the assassination of JFK, Beat poet and fellow Aries Bob Kaufman took a legendary decade-long vow of silence. The day the Vietnam war ended, he broke it by walking into a coffee shop and reciting a poem to a room full of strangers. I bring you his story as you embark on a challenging season of transition, ram. It is only in quiet that you can contemplate, cultivate, make sense and make peace.

Notable Aries: The Undertaker/ March 24, 1965

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Want something new to listen to? How about a trilogy album from a country star? Something to watch? A beautifully filmed crime drama set in the 1970s. A little magic? Try a mix of gold and potion.

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resident Joe Biden is getting ready to unveil another $1.8 trillion plan to support education, child care and paid family leave during his first address to Congress this week. The massive package, dubbed the “American Families Plan,” is supposed to provide an equitable recovery from the COVID pandemic.

The plan includes $1 trillion in spending and $800 million in tax credits for the middle class.

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9. The Child Tax Credit doesn’t apply to your 28-year-old son who refuses to move out until he finds a management position “that provides a healthy work/life balance.”

8. You make a lot of money.

7. The proposed universal daycare for 3and 4-year-olds will cripple your company’s labor force.

6. You have a lot of kids. But a lot of other women claim them as dependents.

5. You have already used the “dead grandma,” “sick aunt,” and “injured hamster” excuses at work, so the “Paid Leave” clause is pretty much worthless for you.

4. The phrase “enhanced IRS enforcement” causes instant sweats and dry mouth.

3. Your life savings is currently wrapped up in Bitcoin or Gamestop.

2. You define “middle class” the same way Monroe County defines “affordable housing.”

1. You still believe “trickle down” makes it all the way down.

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he first Earth Day was a protest of 20 million people, mostly hippies. The 51st Earth Day, which occurred on April 22, was celebrated by a billion (with a B) protesters across 192 nations on all seven continents,” said Key West photographer Ralph De Palma after attending the Earth Day Jam, a concert

by That Hippie Band at Key West’s Coffee Butler Amphitheater.

“That Hippie Band was on fire,” De Palma added. “Every song they played was a huge ‘60s hit. They covered 20 different gold-record artists in a single show. Will Hoppie did a Woodstock version of Joe Cocker’s ‘With A Little Help From My Friends.’ Emily Springsteen did a full-throated version of Janis Joplin’s ‘Mercedes Benz’ and Gary Hempsey, with the harmonies of everyone, did justice to ‘Teach Your Children’ by Crosby, Stills & Nash.”

The show also included song lyrics from Key West writer Shel Silverstein’s “Where the Sidewalk Ends.”

And perhaps the best news of all — they’ll be back next year for the 52nd Earth Day Jam. “Come on, people now, smile on your brother….”

— Mandy Miles/Keys Weekly

THAT HIPPIE BAND ROCKS EARTH DAY IN KEY WEST

That Hippie Band rocks Earth Day in Key West on April 22 at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater. The band, formed by Gary Hempsey, takes listeners back to the Age of Aquarius, performing hits by 20 different gold record artists, including Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker, and Crosby, Stills & Nash.

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A male blackpoll warbler seen recently in Key West.

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THE BLACKPOLL CONUNDRUM

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male blackpoll warbler is easily identified by the black cap that makes it resemble Moe from the Three Stooges or, arguably, me, intermittently, from 1970 to 1982, though I was a less snappy dresser. Female blackpolls, which don’t have a cap, are a little trickier, and every spring I experience a moment of avian vertigo when I see the first one of the year and can’t remember what it is. Then I notice the legs.

Most warblers have rather unremarkable legs and they range from black to yellow-greenish, but blackpolls of both sexes have these bright yellowpinky-orange gams that are hard to miss. Once you clue into it, you can’t really confuse them with anything else, though compared to photos, the distinction is a little more obvious in real life.

I’ve been seeing blackpolls around town for the last week or so — maybe one out of every 20 warblers I come across. (They really like the lacy, smallMARK leafed branches of acacia trees.) They tend to be the HEDDEN caboose of the migration train, so that ratio will most ... is a photogralikely increase until mid-May, when it will seem as if pher, writer, and there are more blackpolls than anything else. semi-professional I try not to freight birds with too many human birdwatcher. He notions, but whenever I see a blackpoll, it is hard has lived in Key not to think of them as both tiny exemplars of West for more than 25 years and high-endurance bad-assery as well as harbingers may no longer of ornithological dispute. In my mind it is the blackbe employable in poll conundrum, even though it sounds a bit like a the real world. He bad spy novel that could be made into a good Matt is also executive Damon movie. director of the Florida Keys AuduThe general paradigm in bird migration is that bon Society. birds take more risks in the spring than in the fall.

In the spring, they’re competing, trying to get north and to their breeding grounds as quickly as possible to secure a good territory, find a mate and raise a clutch or two of offspring.

In the fall, they want to make good time, but really, once they get to their wintering grounds, they’re mostly going to loaf, so the pressure is off, or at least greatly reduced.

Warblers are songbirds, and the Keys are kind of a migratory nexus for many of them – their last stop before they leap over to Cuba and the Caribbean on the way south, and the first stop when they come out of the Caribbean on the way north. Most of the species we see come through in both seasons.

We never really see blackpolls in the Keys in the fall, though.

In fact, hardly any blackpolls are seen anywhere south of Cape Hatteras in the fall, which is weird for a bird that primarily breeds in Northern Canada and Alaska and winters predominantly in Colombia and Venezuela. Sightings data make it pretty clear that they migrate up through the Caribbean in the spring with many other warblers, but how do they get to South America in the first place?

I’m not sure who first proposed it, but eventually a hypothesis developed that the birds, which were seen in the greatest numbers in New England that time of year, just flew straight across the ocean, a distance of 1,600 to 2,000 miles, something that could require multiple days of non-stop flight. Which seemed kind of impossible for a 6-inch bird with a 9-inch wingspan. How could they even have the energy?

For some people it was the only clear answer. For others, there had to be some other explanation.

The leader of the trans-oceanic camp was a man named Dr. Ian C.T. Nisbet. The leader of the skeptics camp was Dr. Bertram G. Murray Jr. For close to three decades the two battled it out on the pages of scientific journals over how these small birds were getting to South America.

Nisbet and his collaborators built the case for overseas flight, citing radar tracking, moon watching, banding recoveries, tower kills, mist net reports, and observations by ship captains, birders and scientists in places like Bermuda and Puerto Rico. Murray essentially said “Bah!” and went on to deconstruct Nisbet et al’s hypotheses, criticizing their small sample sizes, and offering the occasional alternative hypothesis, including the suggestion that maybe birders and scientists in the southern states were misidentifying all the blackpoll warblers as yellow-rumped warblers.

In 1988 Murray published a paper that seemed intended as a door slam, writing, “There is no unequivocal evidence that any blackpoll warblers migrate over the sea directly from New England to South America and all evidence is consistent with the hypothesis that blackpoll warblers migrate to South America through the southeastern United States.”

In 1995 Nisbet and several co-authors clapped back with a paper that called Murray out by name in the title – “Transoceanic Migration of the Blackpoll Warbler: Summary of Scientific Evidence and Response to Criticisms by Murray” – and accused him of misstating and misrepresenting some information, outright ignoring dozen of published papers, and relying on “outdated, unreliable, and/or undocumented” facts. That seemed to end the dispute, as neither Murray nor Nesbit published anything more on the matter.

While few things in science are ever taken as gospel, the theory that blackpoll warblers migrate straight across the ocean from New England to South America is pretty well accepted at this point. (It’s thought that a small number of them may take the less direct southern route.) This was bolstered in recent years by studies in which very small electronic geolocators were attached to blackpolls in Nova Scotia and Vermont just before the fall migration.

Birds were tracked flying directly from New England to Puerto Rico – 1,400- to 1,700-mile flights that took two-and-a-half to three days. The birds then continued on to South America.

A later study showed that birds that bred in Alaska and Western Canada, instead of taking the more direct overland route through Central America, flew up to 3,000 miles across the continent to the northeastern Atlantic Coast, and then made the trans-oceanic flight. Mist net captures (and releases) show the birds usually double their weight before the flight, then burn it off in transit.

It’s hard to figure out the cost-benefit analysis of such a risky southbound route, which may be the driving force behind some scientists’ earlier incredulity. But it’s harder to see a blackpoll warbler flitting around in the trees at Fort Zach and not view them with a serious amount of awe and respect.

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QUESTIONS WITH KATIE ATKINS

THE JOURNALIST WHO JUMPED INTO POLITICS

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hen a journalist makes the leap into politics, it raises eyebrows among those of us who run in these circles. Kind of like when a Coke employee moves to Pepsi ... when a Red Sox player joins the Yankees … or when a DC character crosses over to Marvel. You get our drift. Well, this is exactly what Katie Atkins did.

She majored in journalism at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania, graduating in 2010. From 2013 to 2016, she earned her chops as a reporter at The PostJournal, close to Buffalo, New York. Atkins was hired, sight unseen, for The Keynoter.

She later made a move to Keys Weekly.

Yet, when she was offered a job as executive aide to Mayor Michelle Coldiron, Atkins took the opportunity without missing a beat. To her, the change made absolute sense.

“It’s funny, because I was never involved in politics until I became a reporter,” Atkins explained. “I had a county legislature beat, which was very involved. My interest grew so much over a period of three years.

I loved it.”

Herewith, 20 questions for Katie Atkins...

Age? 32.

Where are you from originally? Jamestown, New York.

Where do you live currently? Tavernier.

Do you think you’ll ever run for office?

People ask me if I ever want to be a commissioner. I always say I’d much rather support one.

What is your best quality? My work ethic.

What is a typical day like? Our schedule is jam-packed with so many meetings. We might be meeting with a constituent or going on a hospital tour at the new Fisherman’s Hospital. With COVID, it was Zooms all day, but now we’re going back to in-person. (Coldiron) is very involved on a bunch of boards and committees, all while we’re preparing for a regular BOCC meeting.

What is your favorite part of your day? When I’m able to tell someone there’s a solution to their problems.

We have gotten so many phone calls that say, “I’ve exhausted all efforts to get my mom a vaccine. I don’t know what to do. Can you please help me?”

“Yes I can.” It was nice to be able to tell people that we can get them vaccinated this week.

What is your least favorite part of your day? When I do not have a solution to a problem, which just means we have to search harder to find one.

Fortunately, county staff does an excellent job at that.

What accomplishment are you the most proud of? The fact that I completely started a new life here in the Keys. And I have continued to just rise above each challenge.

There have been many, I will say that. It has not been easy.

What about the Florida Keys makes you the happiest? A flat calm day on the water. My boyfriend and I have a boat, a Hydra-Sport.

What advice would you give to an ambitious young lady? Nothing is impossible.

What is your secret talent that no one knows about? I am an orchid whisperer.

I never thought I had that talent at all, but I moved to a place that had orchids and I revived them all. I realized that maybe I do have a green thumb.

What was the last thing you ordered on Amazon? I don’t remember. Let me look really fast … (Looks at orders on device.)

Ziplock bags! That’s so boring. (laughs) Did you watch Bridgerton on Netflix?

I watched three episodes. Not enough to draw me in.

What’s your perfect day at home?

(Sighs) Sleeping in and ordering pizza. And going on that boat.

Executive aide Katie Atkins recently took a tour of the new Marathon Library facility.

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Here’s a truly controversial question: Brownies. With nuts or without? Without. Hands down.

Who would be your favorite dinner party attendants, living or dead? Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel, and my boyfriend, Bill, who I would choose over any of the other people. He’s great.

What is your favorite movie? Shawshank Redemption.

Where would you most like to go in the world? Rome.

Whom would you most like to meet?

Stevie Nicks. And I’d like her to be at that dinner party as well (laughs).

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KEYS STUDENTS EARN AWARDS AT STATE SCIENCE COMPETITION

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2nd annual Jeff Leonia Classic is this weekend Jeff Leonia loved the grouper season opening day more than any other day in the year. CONTRIBUTED

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he grouper and hogfish seasons both open this Saturday, May 1. Celebrate the day by joining the 2nd Annual Jeff Leonia Reel & Steel Classic, the only fishing/spearfishing tournament in the Keys. There’s a 7 a.m. start, and weigh-ins and afterparty will take place at Angler House Marina (80500 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada).

Jeff Leonia was an avid waterman and captain in the Upper Keys.

His passing in November 2019 left a legacy of living large and loving big that his friends and family continue to honor to this day.

Leonia’s friend and fellow captain Tony Young, of Forever Young Charters, said, “I think of Jeff every day, whether I am on the water or not. I would give anything to catch one more fish with him.”

Grouper opener was Jeff’s favorite day of the year, Young said.

Fittingly, the annual tournament in Leonia’s honor invites fishermen and divers out on the water to enjoy that day.

Tournament rules allow for fishing anywhere in Monroe County. Prize categories include men’s and women’s divisions for scuba spearfishing, freedive spearfishing

and rod/reel. First through third place wins will go to the highest aggregate weight (in pounds) of the largest grouper and hogfish (combined) per person.

The not-for-profit tournament will also raise money for The Keys Sea Camp for kids, which encourages young anglers and divers to explore and enjoy the ocean like Jeff did. A foundation established in Leonia’s honor — the Live Like Jeff Foundation — will host the camp.

The tournament website explains that Jeff’s “happy place” was “on a boat somewhere in the ocean” and that the event is their way to honor his passions for fishing and spearfishing, with all proceeds going towards his other passion, teaching kids.

“This tournament is an opportunity to bring our community together and raise money to get the next generation on the water,” Young told the Weekly. “Jeff would have loved nothing more than seeing the community get together and catch big fish, share memories, and support the youth.”

Registration is $150 and will be capped at 100 participants. Weighins will be individual, not team. For more information and to register, visit https://jeffstourney.com/.

ive entries by Keys students earned state recognition in the virtual State Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF).

Sebastian McCoy, from Key Largo School, placed third in the junior division for his “Lighting Up the Sky” experiment and received a nomination to Broadcom Masters Middle School Science Competition.

Special award designations at the state level were earned by Robert Aleman of Key Largo School; the duo of Kevin Nguyen and Nathaniel Cabrera from Sigsbee Charter School; and the trio of Laira Gomer, Diana Diaz and Brook Barrow of Coral Shores High School.

Eight projects were submitted for the state fair competition based on the results of the Monroe County School District’s (MCSD) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fair held earlier this year. Participation at the fair included 189 students who submitted individual or team projects to be judged in the eighth annual showcase. The online judging platform used for this year’s virtual fairs created a shift in format of the traditional entry style. Students had to create videos or slideshows to showcase their projects.

“Teachers and students took on the challenge of virtual participation and flourished,” said MCSD science coordinator Melissa Alsobrooks.

“They produced some of the best projects we have ever had and the judges were very impressed.”

Judges for the MCSD STEM fair were from Florida International University, the Dolphin Research Center, College of the Florida Key, National Weather Service, Reef Relief, Coral Restoration Foundation and Key West Botanical Garden. Evaluation criteria included research methods and procedures, data analysis, and communication/presentation skills. The district STEM fair yielded three grand award winners at the elementary level, and four grand award winners in both the middle school and high school levels. The grand award winners from middle and high school had the opportunity to enter the next level of competition after refining their projects and preparing them for state guidelines.

State finisher Sebastian McCoy, from Key Largo School, with his virtual project ‘Lighting Up the Sky.’ CONTRIBUTED

MCSD HIGH SCHOOL GRAND AWARD WINNERS: • Aidan Austin – Coral Shores High School. Topic: How did the Keys closing affect our oceans?

• Ryann Castle – Coral Shores High School. Topic: The true definition of green buildings.

• Nina Bowen – Key West High School.

Topic: The effects of high concentrations of nitrates and phosphates in runoff.

• Laira Gomer, Brooke Barrow, Diana Diaz – Coral Shores High School. Topic: Rockin’ Rocket experiments.

MCSD MIDDLE SCHOOL GRAND AWARD WINNERS: • Robert Aleman – Key Largo School.

Topic: Does Bisphenol A leach into soil after being heated?

• Sebastian Jeanpierre – Horace O’Bryant School. Topic: Which mask is the safest?

• Sebastian McCoy – Key Largo School.

Topic: Lighting up the sky.

• Nathanial Cabrera and Kevin Nguyen – Sigsbee Charter School. Topic: Sound barriers.

MCSD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRAND AWARD WINNERS: • Alex Rudolph – Ocean Studies Charter School. Topic: Fertilizer in the ocean.

• Sawyer Hill – Poinciana Elementary Topic: Water rocket.

• Autumn Dawn Bodziak – Ocean Studies Charter School. Topic: Dissolving fish hooks.

• The full listing of science fair participants and projects, including the winners at the state and local level, is at keysschools.com.

— Contributed

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A UNIVERSE IN 88 KEYS The piano: inspiring great music since 1700

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he piano was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori sometime around 1700, and it has inspired centuries of musicians and composers ever since. It was originally called the pianoforte, because it could play soft (piano) or loud (forte).

Keys activate hammers, which strike strings stretched in tune on a massive metal frame atop a soundboard and enclosed in a wooden case. The harder you strike a key, the louder the note sounds. But this is where the simplicity of the instrument ends.

My mother got an antique upright piano when I was a kid, and it remained drastically out of tune for its entire life in our house. (I offered to get it tuned, but she liked it the way it was.) It dated from the 1800s, and the black keys were real ebony, while the white keys were covered in actual ivory. I started playing around with that instrument years before I picked up my first guitar.

Guitars, however, were much more portable back in the 1970s. I fell in love with the guitar, and it became my primary instrument. But I still loved the piano as well.

When I started playing professionally, there weren’t many options for easily portable stage pianos. Digital pianos were still a few years off. I did play a number of electronic pianos on stage, but none of them sounded particularly good — or would ever have been confused with a real piano.

The closest a stage pianist could get in a semi-portable fashion was the Yamaha CP-70 or CP-80 electric grand piano (or similar models from Kawai and Helpinstill) — basically a moveable small grand piano in pieces (in road cases) with electric pickups. They had their own particular sound and they often needed tuning after each move.

They were easier to move than a real grand piano, but they still weighed around 300 pounds.

In 1986, the stage piano world changed. Keyboard manufacturer Roland introduced the RD-1000 digital piano, and put those same sounds in a rack-mounted module they named the MKS-20. It was revolutionary — I could use one of my existing portable keyboards connected to this amazing module that put out a wonderful (for the time) acoustic piano sound.

Now, keyboards with good piano sounds are easily within reach of even the casual player. I have a stage piano with a full 88-key weighted (like a real piano) keyboard that puts out a very convincing acoustic piano sound through speakers — and it weighs just 24 pounds. In the studio world, most digital audio workstations that record-

ing professionals use also come with some amazing acoustic piano samples, some of which can take up gigabytes of storage to accurately reproduce the best SteinJOHN ways, Bosendorfers, BARTUS Yamahas, and even antique pianos that is a City of MaraMr. Cristofori might thon councilrecognize. On a man. He also is modern recording, a musician who performs around it’s very hard to tell town. For more if it’s a real piano or see johnbartus. a digital one. com Still, there’s nothing like sitting behind an honest-to-goodness grand piano. The feel of the keys, the sound of the hammers hitting the strings, the air that surrounds and enhances the vibrations coming from the strings and the soundboard — the best digital pianos just can’t reproduce these. Playing a real grand piano is akin to a religious experience. If I had the space to own and maintain a real grand piano, I’d probably be a much better piano player — I’d play it all the time.

If you’re wondering where this musical meandering is going, I’ll make it as clear as a crystal Steinway: I get to play a real grand piano (a beautiful Yamaha) for this week’s Facebook Live online concert Friday night. A couple of friends — I won’t mention their names (but their initials are Lorna Sanchez and Brian Tewes) — have a real nice grand piano in their home. Lorna plays, and she graciously offered to allow me to play her piano for my online concert. I’ve played that piano before, and it sounds really nice. Really nice. I jumped at the chance.

It doesn’t hurt that Brian and Lorna have some really nice bourbon and scotch around the house as well.

I am really looking forward to this Friday’s Social Distancing Concert. With the easy availability of COVID vaccinations and a semblance of normalcy returning to our lives, audiences for these Facebook Live concerts aren’t as big as they were a year ago. But we still have a community of friends and virtual family who gather each week for these. I hope you’ll join us at 7:30 p.m. Friday! You can find me at www. facebook.com/johnbartus.

— Catch John Wednesdays at Herbie’s, Thursdays at Sparky’s Landing, Friday on Facebook Live, Saturday afternoon at Boondocks and Saturday night at the Key Colony Inn. Music wherever you get your streaming or downloads.

WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? The importance of remembering it all works out

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dare to say we are all afraid of something at some point or another. The tired saying goes, “Fear keeps us safe.” Yes, I think the expression is tired. Maybe MELINDA it’s new to you, but VAN FLEET I hear that saying a lot, and I find it Melinda Van tiring.

Fleet is a consulHow is fear tant, coach and keeping us safe? Is speaker who helps sales executives avoiding something and their teams. new or uncomfortMore informaable safe? I feel not tion is at www. trying something goodkarmasucnew leaves people cesscoach.com. stuck. Fear leaves us stuck in the same pattern, routine, relationships, etc. And stuck doesn’t feel good. I don’t know about you, but I like to feel good.

Now, please don’t misunderstand and run out into traffic or swim amidst a school of sharks. So, let’s not go all “Frogger” on me. Remember that video game, Frogger? I was never very good at it.

I was talking to someone, Anne, this past week. Anne admits she is a people pleaser. Anne signed a contract without reviewing it, and now she regrets signing the contract. The contract is with a sales company she represents along with a few other companies. Her fear of losing this particular commission-based sales position led her to hurry up and sign the contract. About the same time, she also took an additional sales position which has more long-term potential. The values of the second company are in line with how she feels and deserves to be treated.

However, she is still afraid. Anne is fearful of embodying this new opportunity and going for it. I understand because I have been there too. The clarity of my experience and how much time I wasted being fearful led me to know how she feels. It’s tough. We get so caught up in lack of thoughts about money that we often end up settling.

We play small in something we should be embodying. We forget to realize that it will work out and be OK. I remembered a story Anne told me about her house. They had overextended a financial commitment, and it was very stressful. But lo and behold, some assistance came through, and it all worked out.

The better road is to take a moment, breathe and remember something that worked out in your favor. PEXELS/Contributed

I think she forgot the power of her previous story. If Anne had remembered her experience, it would have given her the faith to move forward and perhaps not have signed the contract out of fear.

We often forget positive things that have happened for us. We get caught up in the here and now, the present moment, and get fearful about the future.

Heck, I turned 50 a few weeks ago, and when I get stuck, I still need to remind myself of positive events.

The better road is to take a moment, breathe and remember something that worked out in your favor. Then trust and expect it will also work out this time. This practice will also build your confidence.

My husband, Ryan, asked me something this morning. It’s a business decision he needs to make which has bothered him for quite a while. We have tried to tweak a few things, but still, it hasn’t worked out. He shared his thoughts to get my feedback.

What was my feedback?

Let that piece of the business go.

Trust the challenge you are fearful of will open more doors in the right direction.

Remind yourself of all the times in the past which have worked in your favor.

Make sure the “What if’s” you are saying (out loud or in your head) are positive, not negative.

He is taking action tomorrow, and it will all work out. I know it.

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COUNTY COMMISSION LOOKS TO LIGHTEN COVID PROTOCOLS CHARLOTTE TWINE charlotte@keysweekly.com

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lot can happen in 411 days.

For example, during the April 21 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, emergency management director Shannon Weiner said that Monroe County has been in “Covid Operations” for 411 days.

Weiner’s portion of the meeting was a public hearing to consider changes to the county’s mask ordinance.

Unless rescinded or extended by the board, the ordinance would sunset on June 1, 2021, subject to quarterly review.

The general consensus of the BOCC, with firm backing from health officer and administrator Bob Eadie of the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County, was that masks should stay on through that sunset. But the board gave a nod to county staff to look at ways to meet again in public gatherings, such as Fourth of July events, with safe protocols.

“I agree we need to start opening up our events. I also agree we need to continue with our mask ordinance,” said Commissioner Craig Cates. “I can say that probably no family has probably been more affected than mine. So I know how difficult it is.

But we still have to live our lives.

We’ll have to continue on and be as safe as you possibly can. So I support moving forward with these events.”

Cates’ wife, Cheryl, died on Dec. 2, 2020, at Jackson Memorial Hospital after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Cates and his daughter Crystal had tested positive for the virus as well.

Eadie said the latest research suggests that in areas where citizens are vigilant about wearing masks, incidents of transmission of COVID are remarkably lower.

Monroe County’s new cases have dipped a little lower: April had 14 new cases per day, while March had 16 cases a day, said Weiner.

“I’m saying that yes, I think we’re in the fourth quarter, but we’re in the fourth quarter — not at the end of the game. We need to be vigilant,” said Eadie. He pointed out huge spikes of COVID in Michigan as well as in many places in the world.

“And there’s a lot of travel in the Keys,” he said.

According to Weiner, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that groups of people from the same household who have been fully vaccinated can gather.

“In Monroe County, we’ve had 31,830 people vaccinated, approximately 42 percent of our total population. We’re somewhere around 78 percent for the 65-and-over population,” said Weiner.

Mayor Michelle Coldiron suggested entertaining a discussion to approve the annual July 3rd public gathering on Big Pine Key, although no decision was made.

“We are apparently moving toward a day when we are going to lighten up restrictions,” said Commissioner David Rice. “One of the things that has occurred to me is there are some of these events like the Fourth of July fireworks that serve as a good experiment. If two weeks later you see a spike, that’s a pretty good signal that you need to back away.”

Eadie said that with the organizers of the recently completed 7 Mile Bridge Run, “we had discussions about how they could have that event and also be as safe as they possibly could. And they did that. They changed things around. ... My point is, if you are in a small group and you know people have been vaccinated, it’s perfectly fine to start having that social interaction.

The biggest concerns are when you bring in a big group of people, you increase the risk.”

The commissioners then directed County Attorney Bob Shillinger to look at unwinding restrictions with safety in mind for county facilities such as libraries, as well as outdoor events and parks.

“If we encounter issues, we can bring those back (to the BOCC) in May,” Shillinger said.

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NEW SHOWS MAY 6-27

FLORIDA YACHTS CHARTERS PARTNERS WITH THE MOORINGS IN KEY WEST

ARTISTS KRISTYN LAMOIA, DEBORAH MITCHELL & LETTY NOWAK FEATURED

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rt inspired by science, fantastical illustrations, and large-scale oil portraits fill The Studios of Key West’s galleries from May 6-27.

In the Sanger Gallery, Miami artist Deborah Mitchell uses colordrenched works to explore change in wildlife corridors, depicting mammals, birds, botany and landscapes layered with correlated scientific data. The goal is to encourage discussion to inspire interest in restoring ecosystems and combating climate change, habitat loss and invasive species.

In the Zabar Project Gallery, Kristyn LaMoia invites viewers to experience a surreal inner world replete with fantastic, sometimes funny inhabitants. The clean, delicate style of her work balances her perceptions of a sprawling otherworldliness.

A selection of works by Letty Nowak will be shown in the XOJ Gallery. With her latest endeavor JAG Gallery off the ground, which Keys Weekly describes as being “like a super cool younger sibling who somehow has clout and cred way beyond her years,” Nowak is once again ready to share her own art with the community.

The Studios of Key West is offering a number of ways to enjoy their exhibitions this season. In addition to their regular gallery hours (Tue-Sat, noon-4pm), The Studios is offering private tours to couples and small groups. The per-

Hole in the Donut by Deborah Mitchell The unspoiled Marquesas Keys off Key West are a pristine boating destination.

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

The exhibitions will be on view May 6-27. More information can be found at www.tskw.org, or by calling 305-296-0458.

May exhibitions at The Studios are sponsored by S/V Argo NavisHindu Charters, Thirsty Mermaid, and Moondog Café and Bakery.

— Contributed

he waters of the Florida Keys have long drawn sun-seeking travelers. For many, the turquoise waters surrounding the island chain of the Florida Keys and beyond have always been an idyllic bareboat yacht charter destination.

Bareboat yacht charter has been a small niche tourism industry in Key West until just the last year. This sustainable industry has gained momentum and brings avid, experienced sailors and cruisers to Florida Keys waters for multi-day charter vacations.

Recognizing this, Key West is now home to the newest Moorings base. The Moorings is the worldwide leader of yacht charter travel with over 50 years in the industry. Florida Yachts Charters has partnered with the Moorings to promote Key West alongside the Moorings’ other bareboat charter destinations worldwide. The Florida Yachts Charters team will continue to offer the same boutique charter experience clients have come to know and expect from the local owners and operators.

Setting off from Key West, guests are transported to what feels like a whole new world above

and below the water. The Florida Keys sits along the third largest barrier reef in the world, and the only barrier reef in the United States.

Passengers can cruise behind reef-protected waters and get up close and personal with healthy, protected coral reefs, abundant with sea life; catch a glimpse of dolphins and sea turtles along the way; and spend the night in protected anchorages under the stars, then explore the uninhabited and remote islands fringed with white sand beaches to the West, beyond Key West.

Cruises include the 70-mile trip from Key West to Dry Tortugas National Park and Fort Jefferson, the largest brick masonry structure in the Western hemisphere, set on an island in the middle of the Straits of Florida. The archipelago’s coral reefs are the least disturbed & healthiest in the United States and the national park is teeming with life. At night, the sky comes alive as this national park is also rated as one of the best places for stargazing. The Dry Tortugas is a group of seven remote islands; the jewel in the crown is Loggerhead Key, accessible only by private vessels.

— Contributed

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ey West wrapped a week of outlandish events to celebrate 39 years of the Conch Republic’s independence, which is summarized at conchrepub-

lic.com: “The Conch Republic was born on April 23, 1982, in response to a United States Border Patrol blockade of the Florida Keys.

Since the United States insisted on treating the Keys like a foreign country, then-Mayor Dennis Wardlow ‘seceded’ from the Union.

Today we stand proudly as a community of who have a ‘Sovereign State of Mind’ and as the ‘People who seceded where others have failed.’”

Events included a boat parade, an art stroll, a pool bar stroll, sunset cruises, a fashion show, wine tastings, a street fair and an absinthe-tasting party at the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum.

— Mandy Miles/Keys Weekly

LONG LIVE THE CONCH REPUBLIC EVENTS CELEBRATE KEY WEST’S SECESSION

Jackie Gwidt of Breakthru Beverage hides the labels of featured wines during the April 20 Where in the World blind wine tasting at Hugh’s View, the rooftop venue at The Studios of Key West.

Key Westers Paul Murphy and Julie Hanson host the Art of Wine Gallery Tour and Wine Stroll along Duval Street on April 21. Proceeds from the event benefitted Key West’s Sister Season Fund, which helps service industry workers who are unable to work pay bills during illness or injury.

The annual Conch Republic Wearable Art Fashion Show on April 17 at Key West Theater features the latest island lifestyle looks worn by local influencers on the runway. A portion of the proceeds from fashion sales benefit the Conch Republic Foster Children’s Fund.

A sunset boat parade on April 23 celebrates the Conch Republic’s independence in Key West Harbor.

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This photo from the Channel 2 Bridge between Craig Key and Anne’s Beach in April of 2013 perfectly encapsulates the Keys’ saying: “If you don’t like the weather here, wait 10 minutes.” SUSAN SORENSEN/Contributed A spring sunset in the Keys. MATT HOWELL/Contributed The sunsets here feel like we are looking through the gates of heaven.

JACQUELINE CRUZ/Contributed

Mother nature working hard.

BETH HOWE/Contributed

An Easter dove tried to bring nature inside! JOHN AND VALERIE KOLESSAR/ Contributed

Sunset Special at Marker 88 Restaurant. CAITLYN MARIE/Contributed

Orchids are always blooming in the Keys. ROBYN MUNCE/Contributed

This little guy is happy to see me!

REV. JOLI MON/Contributed

Our cat Indy has a new friend - a manatee who visits him on our boat on Stock Island. DOUG HEYMAN AND KAT MURPHY/Contributed

Everyday beauty of the Keys. JEFF BONACCI/Contributed

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ur theme for APRIL is MOTHER NATURE. In MAY, we’re celebrating MOMS! Send us pictures of any moms you want to celebrate and/or the human, furry, plant kids that they love to take care of! And if you see a Key Deer doe and fawn or a favorite pet and her littles, send us a pic!

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

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• Photos can be images that have been published before.

• No third party may own or control any materials the photo contains, and the photo must not infringe upon the trademark, copyright, moral rights, intellectual rights, or

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• Any person agrees, by submitting photos, that photos submitted can be used by the Keys Weekly for any and all purposes, including but not limited to advertising, charity work, sales, future editorial, print in the newspapers or online or on social media posts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and any other social media platforms as may come about.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING: MONROE COUNTY CONTRACTORS EXAMINING BOARD MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Notice is Hereby Given To Whom it may concern, that on Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 the Monroe County Contractors Examining Board (CEB) will hold a scheduled meeting at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Second Floor, BOCC Room, Marathon, Florida commencing at 9:30 A.M. This meeting is to hear the following: any person(s) to come before the board; any reports from Monroe County Assistant Attorney; any reports from Monroe County Building Official; any reports from Staff.

Monroe County Facial Covering Ordinance 026-2020 remains in effect. Guidelines established to contain the spread of the

COVID-19 virus, the Monroe County Contractors Examining Board (“CEB”) will review Certificate of Competency Trade Applications via Communication Media Technology (“CMT”) using Zoom Webinar platform, during the scheduled meeting.

Zoom Webinar information will be made available on the Monroe County Web Calendar.

PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE SECTION 286.0105, be advised that, if a person decides to appeal the decision made by the Contractors’ Examining Board with respect to any matter considered at today’s hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special recommendations 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”.

NOTICE: It shall be the responsibility of each Respondent or other person addressing the Board to have an interpreter if the party is not able to understand or speak the English language.

Rick Griffin, Building Official/ Board Secretary Maria Partington, Senior Coordinator – CEB Board Monroe County Building Department

ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 5:30 P.M., the Local Planning Agency of Islamorada, Village of Islands will hold a public hearing at Founders Park Community Center located at 87000 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida and via Communications Media Technology. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69 and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) social distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the May 10, 2021 Local Planning Agency Meeting will also be conducted utilizing Communication Media Technology (CMT) via a Zoom video conferencing application. For additional information regarding options for viewing the meeting and participation through public comment please contact the Village Clerk at 305-664-6412 or via email at clerk@islamorada.fl.us.

The purpose of the public hearing is to consider the following item: AN ORDINANCE OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 20-02 RELATED TO TRANSFER OF RESIDENTIAL DENSITY; AMENDING CHAPTER 30, “LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE IV “ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES,” DIVISION 12 “TRANSFERS OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS” OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY SPECIFICALLY AMENDING 30-503 TO CLARIFY AREAS ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFER OF RESIDENTIAL DENSITY WITHIN THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL CODE PROVISIONS AND ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE UPON APPROVAL OF THIS ORDINANCE BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. A copy of the item may be reviewed at the Village Administrative Center and Public Safety Headquarters, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida.

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

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

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

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

Ty Harris Development Services Director

LEGAL NOTICES Publish: April 29, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - Monroe County Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board (SAPAB) The Monroe County Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board (SAPAB) will meet Friday, May 7, 2021 at 9:30 A.M. via Communications Media Technology. The annual SAPAB meeting will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform.

The SAPAB will review applications and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioner’s for the FDLE Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program, Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program and the Drug Abuse Trust Fund program. Grants are for projects to improve the criminal justice system, some activities include drug treatment/enforcement, prevention/education-related programs, and mental health programs.

The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: By joining the Zoom Meeting via weblink: https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/91545944255 Or iPhone one-tap: US: +16465189805,, 91545944255# or +16699006833,, 91545944255# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 646 518 9805 or +1 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 915 4594 4255 International numbers available: https://mcbocc.zoom. us/u/abUxyNuOHf For a copy of the agenda or other information contact Janet Gunderson, Grants Coordinator, in writing at 1100 Simonton St., Room 2-213, Key West, FL 33040; by phone at 305-2924470; or by email at GundersonJanet@monroecounty-fl.gov. If members of the public wish to submit written documentation, the documentation must be submitted to Janet Gunderson prior to the meeting and no later than May 5, 2021 by 5:00 P.M. The public is advised that some or all of the members of the Monroe County Commission may attend the meeting and discuss items that may come before the Commission.

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 29, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH NOTICE OF VARIANCE HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday May 19, 2021 at 9:30 A.M., Key Colony Beach City Hall commission room, to hear a Variance Request from Crawl Key Development, owner of Lot 11 Block 3 15th Circle. Social distancing, the wearing of a facial covering and other Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Florida Department of Health (FDOH) guidelines pertaining to COVID-19 will be followed and observed.

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LEGAL NOTICES This meeting will be available virtually via Zoom Meetings.

Members of the public who wish to attend virtually may email cityclerk@keycolonybeach.net or call 305-289-1212 option 2 for further instructions on attending via Zoom Meetings.

Applicant requests a Variance to Land Development Regulations Chapter 101, Section 10 (5) and Section 10 (8) for a 15 feet rear set back variance for a porch and a 4’ 0” height variance for a new one dwelling unit residence.

Current setback is restricted to 50 feet and current building height is 30’0”.

Interested parties may appear at the Hearing and be heard with respect to the requested variance.

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at the Variance Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

If you are unable to attend the Hearing on Wednesday May 19, 2021 but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to: City Commission, P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, or cityclerk@ keycolonybeach.net and your comments will be entered into the record.

Rebecca Todd, City Clerk CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH Publish: April 29, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH NOTICE OF VARIANCE HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday May 19, 2021 at 9:30 A.M., Key Colony Beach City Hall commission room, to hear a Variance Request from Centko Jill Rev Trust 10/10/2019, owner of 185 & 195 15th Circle. Social distancing, the wearing of a facial covering and other Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Florida Department of Health (FDOH) guidelines pertaining to COVID-19 will be followed and observed.

This meeting will be available virtually via Zoom Meetings.

Members of the public who wish to attend virtually may email cityclerk@keycolonybeach.net or call 305-289-1212 option 2 for further instructions on attending via Zoom Meetings.

Applicant requests a Variance to Land Development Regulations Chapter 101, Section 10 (8) for a 4’0” height variance for existing one dwelling unit residence and addition. Current building height is 30’0”.

Interested parties may appear at the Hearing and be heard with respect to the requested variance.

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at the Variance Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

If you are unable to attend the Hearing on Wednesday May 19, 2021 but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to: City Commission, P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, or cityclerk@ keycolonybeach.net and your comments will be entered into the record.

Rebecca Todd, City Clerk CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH

LEGAL NOTICES Publish: April 29, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers DISTRICT V ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC V) (From Mile Marker 90.940 to the Dade/Monroe County Line and any Mainland portions of Monroe County) of the MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL has an opening for a LODGING INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE – shall be owners or operating/general managers of motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks or other tourist accommodations which are subject to bed tax in the tax collection district for which they are applying.

Any person wishing to participate on the District V Advisory Committee of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council within the district so noted above, may request an application from the Administrative Office by calling (305) 296-1552 and submit an application to the address shown below: Department DAC Monroe County Tourist Development Council 1201 White Street, Suite 102 Key West, FL 33040 Fax #: (305) 296-0788 Deadline for receipt of application at the above address is Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 5:00pm. A resume may be attached to the application.

Publish: April 29, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: MARINE VESSEL PUMPOUT SERVICE MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices.

Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar by Onvia at www.demandstar.com OR www.monroecountybids. com. The Public Record is available upon request.

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

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00 P.M. on June 8, 2021. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents.

Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: Marine Vessel Pumpout Services 06/08/2021 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB or otherwise be

LEGAL NOTICES rejected or undeliverable to OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on June 8, 2021. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,, 4509326156# US (New York) +16699006833,, 4509326156# US (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Publish: April 29, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2020-CP-237-K IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBERT COHEN, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of ROBERT COHEN, Deceased, Date of Death: June 18, 2020, File Number 2020-CP-237-K, is pending in the 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 INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All persons of whom this notice is served and who have objections that challenge the validity of the will, the qualifications of the petitioner, venue, or jurisdiction of this Court are required to file their objections with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All creditors of the decedent and any other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is April 29, 2021.

Attorney for Personal Representative: JOHN CAMPBELL Florida Bar # 443972 CAMPBELL & MALAFY 10887 Overseas Highway Suite #201 Marathon, Florida 33050 305-743-2492 305-743-2432 (fax) Personal Representative:

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES MARY COHEN Care of: CAMPBELL & MALAFY 10887 Overseas Highway Suite #201 Marathon, Florida 33050 305-743-2492 305-743-2432 (fax) Publish: April 29 & May 6, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-28-P DIVISION: UPPER KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN J. CASTRONUOVO Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of John J. Castronuovo, deceased, whose date of death was February 22, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN 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 29, 2021.

Personal Representative: Susan Castronuovo 16 Lynnwood Drive Loudonville, New York, 12211 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: April 29 & May 6, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-39-P DIVISION: UPPER KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBERT E. PAGE III Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Robert E. Page III, deceased, whose date of death was March 27, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or

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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 29, 2021.

Personal Representative: Robin S. Page 87465 Old Highway Apt 107 Islamorada, Florida 33036 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: April 29 & May 6, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

Representative: Urban J. W. Patterson, Esq. Email: ujwplaw@gmail.com Secondary Email: ujwplawfirm@ yahoo.com Florida Bar No. 382035 Urban J. W. Patterson, P.A. P.O. Box 783 Islamorada, Florida 33036 Telephone: 305-664-5065 Publish: April 29 & May 6, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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 §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 the first publication of this notice is the 29th day of April, 2021.

Personal Representative: Lisa Albury c/o Law Office of Jack Bridges, P.A. P.O. Box 1714 Tavernier, FL 33070-1714 (305) 664-9690 Attorney for Personal Representative: Jack Bridges Fla. Bar No. 175950 P.O. Box 1714 Tavernier, FL 33070-1714 (305) 664-9690 jack@jackbridges.us linda@jackbridges.us Publish: April 29 & May 6, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2021-CP-27-P IN RE: ESTATE OF ELIZABETH L. SCHWALBERT Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ELIZABETH L. SCHWALBERT, deceased, whose date of death was March 11, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: April 29, 2021.

Personal Representative: EVERETT JOHN CASPER, JR. 1129 Caloosahatchee Drive Moore Haven, FL 33471 Attorney for Personal

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2021-CP-36-P IN RE: ESTATE OF CHRISTINE A. NICHOLLS Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of CHRISTINE A. NICHOLLS, deceased, whose date of death was January 8, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: April 29, 2021.

Personal Representative: LYNDA E. GARGANO 123 Tavern Dr. Tavernier, FL 33070 Attorney for Personal Representative: Urban J. W. Patterson, Esq. Email: ujwplaw@gmail.com Secondary Email: ujwplawfirm@ yahoo.com Florida Bar No. 382035 Urban J. W. Patterson, P.A. P.O. Box 783 Islamorada, Florida 33036 Telephone: 305-664-5065 Publish: April 29 & May 6, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2021-CP-26-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF PAUL EVERETTE ALBURY, JR., Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of Paul Everette Albury, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was October 16, 2020 and the last four digits of whose social security number are 4796, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070. The names

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, 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

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LEGAL NOTICES 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 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 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 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

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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

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: 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 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:

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 e state 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: 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-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

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

D’Asign Source is seeking the following professionals.

Overtime and benefits are available.

For full details & additional openings, please visit DAsignSource.com/careers

Interior Designer Warehouse & Delivery Crew Must have reliable transportation, be on time and organized. Must have a valid driver’s license. CDL a plus.

Pay rate $17-$19/hr depending on experience, excellent benefits, and a fun work environment

Landscape Designer

Contact Will Zimdars will@marathonaviation.com

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

Finish Carpenter

EOE/Drug-free workplace

Architects - All Levels

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

Contact Will Zimdars will@marathonaviation.com EOE/Drug-free workplace

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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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •

NOW HIRING FOR 3 POSITIONS

The Turtle Hospital in Marathon Immediate openings: full / part-time Office Assistant Send resume to: turtlehospitalmarathon@gmail.com

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

305.743.0844 AUTOS WANTED

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

DAYCARE TEACHER 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

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

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

ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

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

BOATS FOR SALE 1985 Albemarle 27' Express Twin V-8's with Volvo Duo-prop. Used regularly in Marathon. $6,000 Call 305-743-0783 1998 Zodiac Inflatable Boat 11'2" plus 50hp 4-stroke outboard engine. Has been stored inside.

Located in Key Colony Beach. $5,000 Call 305-743-7300 1999 World Cat 27' with twin 175 Suzuki motors.

Runs good. Dual stations.

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

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

150 4-stroke Yamaha engine w/800 hours. New dual axle Rocket trailer. Located in Marathon. $15,000 330-219-6774 SOLD IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS! 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 Immediate openings for experienced plumbers and helpers (with or without experience - we will train the right person). Must have a valid driver's license & clean driving record.

Please apply in person at 10700 5th Avenue Gulf, Marathon or email resume to: eerpinc@gmail.com Experienced electricians needed in Marathon area. Email resume to superelectrickey@aol.com Experienced Boat Yard Help Wanted in Marathon.

Call 305-735-4594 Property Manager, Part Time -Two Days per week, 12 hours per week, KCB, Sea Isle Condo, Hourly Rate of $23. Resume to HardingThomasL@ aol.com, 734-4760531, 1101 West Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach Pool service hiring PT 4/days a week cleaning pools & water testing. Marathon area.

Call 305-395-0000 The Marathon Yacht Club is looking to hire a Bartender/ Server. Hourly pay and guaranteed 20% gratuity.

Private club - friendly atmosphere.

Tues-Sat 4p-10p. Call 305-743-6739 to schedule an interview.

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.

Marathon Elks Lodge looking for Bartender.

Please call Rose at 305-393-9889

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • •305.743.0844 EMPLOYMENT Luxury Salon & Spa in Ocean Reef seeking Stylists, Nail Technicians, Estheticians, & Massage Therapists.

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

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

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

Great growth opportunities.

Will train right person.

Key West Office, more at TwoOceansDigital.com/jobs The Art Studio/Coffee Loft hiring full time barista/ art studio staff. 40hrs a week. Apply in person 12535 Overseas Hwy, Marathon or (305)289-9013 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: StateLicensed Land Surveyor & Field Techs. Located in Marathon, FL. Email: info@ LPS-Contracting.com Call: 305-240-9882 Come Join Our Family and Have Fun At Work! Hiring: Host, Hostess & Servers Full &/or part-time. AM & PM Shifts. Apply in person at Castaway Restaurant, end of 15th Street, Oceanside, Marathon or email: lobstercrawl@gmail.com.

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

EMPLOYMENT Carpenter needed in Must have license and Call

and Laborer Upper Keys. valid driver's transportation.

305-852-3002

Full-time Construction Workers needed.

Superintendents, Carpenters, Painters and Laborers. Top dollar for the right individuals. Start tomorrow. Apply in person, Dooley Construction, MM 88.5 Oceanside Fl Keys Diesel - Marathon now hiring: Diesel Technician - Competitive compensation package. Exp in the marine field preferred but not necessary. Exp w/ Caterpillar and Cummins Marine Engines a plus.

Diesel Mechanic Assistant position available.

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

Company willing to train.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOW HIRING:

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 SALES Islamorada yard sale! Sat & Sun, May 1st & 2nd, 8am2pm, MM74, 404 Palm Drive.

Kitchen items, decorations, pictures, queen metal bed frame (like new), end table, lamps, shelves, medium dog crate, clothes/accessories, small electronics, pull up bar, rug set, DVDs, and lots more!

EXPERIENCED BOAT YARD HELP WANTED 305-735-4594

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

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

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

City of Key Colony Beach

F & B Supervisor-Manager Maintenance Manager-Chief Engineer Engineer-General Maintenance Bell/Valet Attendant Front Desk Agent Night Audit/Night Security LMT, Nail Tech, Esthetician - Sign on Bonus Offered!

Hot Tin Roof Server/Bartender Food Runner/Busser/Barback Apply online at: www.noblehousehotels.com/careers Apply in person at: Zero Duval St.

Great pay, amazing benefits, & an awesome team!

EOE

Home Care Agency Founded in 2007

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

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

Please email your resume to: Vanessa@amerihealthhomecare.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

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

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

Old Model Military Clocks & Watches.

Call 305-743-4578

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

OFFICE SPACE

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE

FULL TIME POSITION

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

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

Or Call for additional information—305-289-1212

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

Or call for appt. 305-481-3067

Equal Opportunity Employer

Busy Key Largo Dive Center has immediate openings for

We are now hiring for the following positions:

BOAT CAPTAINS

Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Drivers

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

Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

Send resume to resumes@rainbowreef.com

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

HIRING

$1,500 SIGNING BONUS

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED! Monroe County School District

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

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

NOW HIRING RESTAURANT HOST

KeysBank.com

Join Our Team!

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

Key West

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

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

Dolphin Research Center is Hiring!

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

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

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

Information Technology Technician Maintenance Technician Full Time Teller Part Time Floating Teller Residential Loan Processor Customer Service Rep/Universal Banker Marathon Full Time Teller Islamorada Assistant Branch Operations Manager

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

Member FDIC

EOE-M/F/V/D

Equal Housing Lender

The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. a division of

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

IS HIRING! KEY LARGO

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

KEY WEST Case Manager (Adult, Forensic)

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

MARATHON

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

A caring heart & helpful hands required.

Ability to work some evening or weekend shifts a plus.

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

Background and drug screen req.

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

NOW HIRING

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

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

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

Call Jeff: 305-395-2685

www.RoyalFurnitureAndDesign.com

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

GENERAL CONTRACTORS & ENGINEERS

SPALLING

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Overseas Market Key West

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We Also Repair & Replace Patio Door Screens

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Appliance and Air Conditioning

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Insured • Professional • Reliable

Sportfishing Adventures

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

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When It Rains It Pours!

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

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Will Campbell President

P.E. Lic. No: 79269 5800 Overseas Hwy. Unit 32 Marathon, FL. 33050

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Join us and Fish for a Cause!!

“FUN and FESTIVE Tournament” “Fantastic tournament for first timers”

May 7th ~ Registration Closes @ 5pm For Registration and Rules go to: www.MothersDayDolphinTournament.com

May 8th ~ Fish for a Cause!!!!

Weigh-in: 330pm to 6pm @

HEAVIEST DOLPHINS WIN!!!!

An Angler Tournament - 4 Winning Categories: Pro, Weekend Warrior, Ladies & Jr. Entry Fee Donations:

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For Questions Call 305-743-9828

www.MothersDayDolphinTournament.com Our Wonderful Sponsors and 2021 Build Partners :

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FAMILY, FOOD & FUN

DELIVERY AVAILABLE TO KEY WEST & STOCK ISLAND

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

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