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A boat launches on July 7 at the Harbor Drive boat ramp in Marathon. The council will consider limiting launches to boats on trailers with fewer than three axles. SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly

COUNCIL LOOKS AT HARBOR BOAT RAMP Proposal: no launches for boats on trailers with 3 or more axles

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ust in time for summer boating season in Marathon, the city is tightening up one of its ordinances that relates to the ramp in the neighborhood behind the airport. The ramp at the corner of Aviation Boulevard and Harbor Drive is frequently congested with trucks towing boat trailers, lined up to use the ramp, and often block neighborhood traffic. On Tuesday, July 13, the City of Marathon is going to add a few words to an ordinance it passed last year prohibiting the launch of boats that are 26 feet or longer. Specifically, the ramp cannot be used to launch any vessel transported on a trailer of three axles or more. “Short of going out there with a tape measure, it might be hard to know exactly how long a boat is,” said City of Marathon attorney Steve Williams. “So, by adding the six or seven words, we can tell if a boat is too big to be there.” During lobster mini-season, Marathon’s three boat ramps are well used. The one at the top of Marathon, near

Key Colony Beach, often requires a lane of Overseas Highway to be closed with cones in order to accommodate the line of trucks and trailers waiting to unload, or pickup, a boat. The 33rd Street ramp also accommodates a lot of truck and boat trailer traffic. Enforcement of the three-axle trailer requirement at Harbor Drive is vague: “Enforcement shall be carried out using protocols acceptable to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office with potential assistance from citizen volunteers.” Also, violating this policy could mean a $50 fine. Gonzalez, Thompson for the win? Mayor Luis Gonzalez and “Lynny” Del Gaizo-Thompson have both filed for the Nov. 11, 2021 election in the City of Marathon. The qualifying process for the candidates runs Aug. 3-10, 2021. If no other candidate files before then, there will be no election and both candidates will be elected to office — Gonzalez as an incumbent, and Thompson filling the seat of Marathon Councilman Mark Senmartin, who has reached term limits set by the city charter.

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COUNTY OFFICIALS DISCUSS FEDERAL FUNDING, BROADBAND AT CONFERENCE The Florida Association of Counties took place while Elsa approached CHARLOTTE TWINE charlotte@keysweekly.com

onroe County Mayor Michelle Coldiron, Commissioner Mike Forster and legislative affairs director Lisa Tennyson had a full week last week. Hurricane Elsa had us in her sights, and the commissioners had to make critical decisions about safety issues, not to mention mull the potential cancellation of Fourth of July celebrations. But the three officials also had another significant item on their plate: They were attending the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) conference in Orlando. The hot topics at the meeting included broadband access for the entire state and another wave of federal funding in response to the pandemic. Coldiron said the conference was productive, with good breakout sessions. “All 67 counties had representation,” she told Keys Weekly. “The largest attendance ever, with over 500 participants.” The mayor felt that perhaps the large attendance was due to a post-COVID enthusiasm to meet in person and to discuss the issues that all counties encountered during the pandemic. For example: Internet access. “Statewide, it became very apparent during the epidemic how important broadband is,” she said. “When the pandemic hit, not everybody had internet capabilities in their homes. We saw that with children and school. … We’re blessed in Monroe County with only small spots without internet access. In rural Florida, there are miles and miles that don’t have internet access. We want the entire state to have broadband.” Coldiron said the hope is that the FAC will get a larger legislative voice on all issues, such as broadband. Attendees also discussed the new wave of federal funding in the American Rescue Plan, ac-

Monroe County Commissioner Mike Forster, left, Mayor Michelle Coldiron and legislative affairs director Lisa Tennyson attend the Florida Association of Counties conference in Orlando. CONTRIBUTED

cording to Tennyson. The plan passed in May, with a total of $1.9 trillion to be given out nationally and $350 billion set aside for Florida state and local governments. “Our allocation from the treasury will be $14.4 million. That will come to the county $7.2 million this year and $7.2 million next year,” said Tennyson. “We haven’t made the determination for allocations for this money for different reasons,” she explained. “One, money is flowing, and two, the federal treasury has yet to issue guidance and rules. And three, we have until 2024 to encumber the funds and until 2026 to expend the funds given. The landscape of pandemic needs is different than it was six months ago. Those deadlines give us time to be more judicious and careful. We’re not in crisis mode.” Coldiron was also thrilled that Tennyson was honored within the conference by the Small County Coalition of Florida, of which Monroe County is a member. Tennyson was recognized for her advocacy that Monroe County receive part of the federal funding called the CARES Act that was released in 2020. At first, that money was only going to Florida governments with

populations higher than 500,000. Tennyson noticed that $1.2 billion was left over in the Florida local government pot after all the money was distributed, so she pitched to the state to distribute that money to smaller governments. Thus, thanks to Tennyson, Monroe County received $13.3 million that it almost missed out on, and that money was distributed to food banks, local businesses and cities, among other entities, for COVID-related expenses. The mayor was also happy that Forster attended his first FAC conference, and that staff from the county’s legal department attended the Florida Association of County Attorneys conference: Bob Shilllinger, Derek Howard and Joe DiNovo. And the county’s director of engineering Judith Clarke attended the Florida Association of County Engineers Conference, as well. “My phone was blowing up all weekend from other commissioners (that we met): ‘What do you need with Elsa?’” Coldiron said. “The benefit is when we have an item we want the legislative body to support, I can call these county commissioners and say, ‘Can you call your county House rep?’ This conference is great for building collaboration.”

BRIEFLY Firefighters host ‘Beat the Heat’ events Monroe County Fire Rescue will host its annual “Beat the Heat” events this summer for children of all ages throughout Monroe County. Monroe County firefighters and firetrucks will provide a gentle stream of misting water in a safe environment. Children are asked to wear bathing suits, water shoes and sunscreen, and to bring a bottle of water and a towel. Monroe County Fire Rescue will provide snow cones and fire prevention material. All the events are from 10 to 11 a.m. The dates include: Layton Community Baptist Church, July 10; Big Pine Community Park, July 17; Sugarloaf School, July 24; Stock Island at Bernstein Park, July 31. D’Asign Source giveaway: free plants, accessories and more To show appreciation for the community’s resilience and creativity in the face of COVID-19, D’Asign Source is hosting a Revamp & Replant Community Giveaway Day on Saturday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The company will be giving away free plants, shrubs, trees and palms; hardscape, landscape and construction materials fixtures; and various showroom accessories. To keep things regulated, staff will run a “one person out, one person in” shopping process to discourage dawdling. If a large item that can’t be carried out is selected, staff will tag the item and bring it to the back gate on 1st Avenue Gulf while the customer gets a car/truck to pick it up. First come, first serve. One selection only. Monroe County residents only. All items are as is. No holds. Load at your own risk. Rain or shine. D’Asign Source is located at 11500 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, MM 53. More information is at Facebook.com/ DAsignSource. Meeting about U.S. 1 traffic to be held virtually July 14 A public meeting for the development of the transportation master plan will be held virtually Wednesday, July 14 at 5 p.m. via Zoom. Monroe County is in the process of preparing a plan that will provide future direction for U.S. 1 within Monroe County. The goal of this meeting is to gain input and feedback from locals and visitors on transportation issues. Zoom Details: https://mcbocc. zoom.us/j/95765060438.

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ur truism of the week: The best place to be is in the center of the cone four or five days out; inevitably, the track will shift. And that’s what happened with Tropical Storm Elsa — she kept inching west, passing well clear of the Southernmost City. The storm’s heavy weather, located to the east of center, gave the Keys a good powerwash and the opportunity to fine-tune our hurricane preparedness. Stay vigilant, friends. — Weekly Staff Report

HIGHEST WIND GUST Key West International Airport 70 mph at 11:50 a.m. on July 6 HIGHEST RAINFALL Key West International Airport 3.67 inches rain recorded on July 6 (record breaking daily amount, topping 1986 total) — National Weather Service Key West, preliminary numbers

A young man takes a selfie on Higgs Beach on July 6 as Tropical Storm Elsa passes Key West. MARK HEDDEN/ Keys Weekly

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City of Marathon City Council Agenda

9805 Overseas Hwy., Marathon • Tuesday, July 13, 2021 5:30 P.M. (* Denotes Item Is Passed By Consent Upon Approval Of Agenda) Public Comments taken on all items and at 6:30pm time certain for items not on the agenda or as soon as possible thereafter or after the last agenda item; whichever comes first.

City Council Items *A. Approval of Minutes B. Annual Review of Vacation Rental Fees C. Government TV Station Update (Councilmember Zieg) D. Quay Property Update Discussion (Councilmember Zieg) E. FY21/22 General Fund Budget Discussion 1.

Resolution 2021-45, Determining The Proposed Millage Rate, And The Current Year Rolled-Back Rate, And The Date, Time And Place For The First And Second Budget Public Hearings As Required By Law; Directing The Finance Director To File Said Resolution With The Property Appraiser Of Monroe County Pursuant To The Requirements Of Florida Statutes And The Rules And Regulations Of The Department Of Revenue Of The State Of Florida; And Providing For An Effective Date

City Manager Report *A. Park and Recreation Report *B. Marathon Fire Rescue Report *C. Building Report *D. Public Works Report *E. Marina Report *F. MCSO Marathon Substation Report G. Grants Update H. 2021 Smart Ride Bicycle Miami to Key West Event November 19-20 Citizens' comments on agenda items not scheduled for public hearing and items other than those appearing on the agenda [Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 2 minutes per speaker.] TIME CERTAIN TO 6:30 PM OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THEREAFTER OR AT THE CONCLUSION OF ALL COUNCIL BUSINESS; WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings: A. Resolution 2021-35, Consideration Of A Request By Florida Keys Animal Encounters, LLC For A Conditional Use Permit Pursuant To Chapter 102 Article 13 Of The City Of Marathon Land Development Regulations (LDRs) Entitled “Conditional Use Permits”, For The Expansion Of The Previously Approved Sea Life Amusement Park And A Marine Educational Facility, To Include A 15,200 Square Foot Warehouse, Office, And Lab Space, At 11710 Overseas Highway, And Legally Described As Part Of Government Lot 4, Section 5, Township 66 South, Range 33 East, Key Vaccas, Monroe County, Florida, Having Real Estate Number 00104130-000000. B.

Resolution 2021-46, Approving The Request As Submitted By Season’s, Inc. For A Final Plat Pursuant To Chapter 102, Article 10 Of The City Of Marathon Land Development Regulations (LDRs) Entitled “Subdivision Of Land/Plats And Re-Plats,” Particularly, For A Portion Of 50th Street Gulf, Which Is Described As Thompson And Adams Subdivision Pb2-24, Gov Lot 1 Section 10, Twp 66s, Range 32e; And Pt Lots 5-6, Pt Of Lot 1 Overseas Hwy And Bay Bottom Adj To Lots 5-6, Chancery And Bk 1, Pt Of Lots 1 And 9, All Of Lots 10-11-12 And 13 Vaca Village Pb2-106, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, Having Real Estate Number 00327150-000100. Nearest Mile Marker 50.

Ordinances for Second Public Hearing and Enactment A. Ordinance 2021-16, Amending Chapter 100, Article I (“General”), Chapter 101, Article III (“Planning Commission”), And Chapter 102, Article 17 Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Marathon By Amending Sections 100.06, 100.09 & 101.02; Amending Section 102, Article 17 In Conformance Therewith Providing For The Repeal Of All Ordinances Or Parts Thereof Found To Be In Conflict; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Transmittal Of This Ordinance To The State Department Of Economic Opportunity After Final Adoption By The City Council; Providing For Inclusion In The Code Of Ordinances And Providing For An Effective Date. Ordinances For First Public Hearing A. Ordinance 2021-17, Amending Chapter 36, Article IV, “Water And Mooring Fields,” Modifying Section 36-83 To Prohibit The Launching Of Vessels Twenty-Six (26) Feet Or Longer And Any Vessel Transported On A Trailer Of Three (3) Axles Or More From The Boat Ramp Located At Aviation Boulevard And Harbor Drive; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Repeal All Ordinances Or Parts Of Ordinances Found To Be In Conflict, And Providing For Inclusion In The Code; And Providing For An Effective Date. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 14TH AT 8:30 AM. Resolutions For Adoption *A. Resolution 2021-47, Approving An Interlocal Agreement Between The City Of Marathon And Monroe County For The Reimbursement From Boating Improvement Funds For Recreational Boating Related Projects Within The City Of Marathon; Authorizing The Mayor To Execute The Interlocal Agreement On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date *B.

Resolution 2021-48, Approving A Contract for Sludge Dewatering and Disposal Services To Synagro South LLC, for the period of two years with a possible one-year extension; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Contract And Expend Budgeted Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date.

*C. Resolution 2021-49, Approving Contracts for Liquid Sludge Hauling and Disposal Services To Mike Haack Excavating, Inc. and Revinu, Inc. for two years with a possible one-year renewal; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Contract And Expend Budgeted Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date *D. Resolution 2021-50, Approving a Third Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Marathon and James (Jack) Bridges for Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Services and Providing For An Effective Date. *E

Resolution 2021-51, Approving A Residential Lease Between The City And A Monroe County Sherriff’s Officer For A Period Of Two Years; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Lease; And Providing For An Effective Date

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Resolution 2021-52, Approving Amendment Six to the Interlocal Agreement Between The City Of Marathon And Monroe County For Funding Of Ferry Service To Pigeon Key; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Inter-Local Agreement And Expend Budgeted Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date

*G. Resolution 2021-53, Accepting The Responsible Bid And Approving A Contract Between The City And Zabatt Engine Services, Inc.. In An Amount Not To Exceed $397,197.02 For The New Generator At The City Marina And Station 14 Generator Replacement; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Contract And Appropriate Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date H.

Resolution 2021-54, A Request To The City Council Of Marathon By Truman Real Estate Enterprises, LLC To Abandon A Portion Of The Public Right Of Way Known As Flagler Street, Located At And Adjacent To Block 1 Lots 19, 20, And 21 Crains Subdivision, Sub Plat Book 1, Page 51, Having Real Estate Number 00366990-000000, Monroe County Florida, Nearest Mile Marker 59.

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at such hearing or meeting, one will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA Assistance: Anyone needing special assistance at the City Council hearing due to disability should contact the City of Marathon City ADA Coordinator at (305) 289-5022 at least five days prior thereto. Please contact the City Clerk at clavierd@ci.marathon.fl.us if you would like to receive any of the items on the agenda by email.

City of Marathon Special Call City Council Meeting 9805 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, Fl • Wednesday, July 14, 8:30 am

Final Hearing of Ordinance 2021-17, Amending Chapter 36, Article IV, “Water And Mooring Fields,” Modifying Section 36-83 To Prohibit The Launching Of Vessels Twenty-Six (26) Feet Or Longer And Any Vessel Transported On A Trailer Of Three (3) Axles Or More From The Boat Ramp Located At Aviation Boulevard And Harbor Drive; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Repeal All Ordinances Or Parts Of Ordinances Found To Be In Conflict, And Providing For Inclusion In The Code; And Providing For An Effective Date.

The public hearings will commence at 8:30 am p.m., or as soon thereafter as business permits. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the discussion; or, written comments may be sent to the City of Marathon, c/o City Clerk, 9805 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at such hearing or meeting, one will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA Assistance: Anyone needing special assistance at the City Council hearing due to disability should contact the City of Marathon City ADA Coordinator at (305) 289-5022 at least five days prior thereto.

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FKEC's category 5 storm-rated Emergency Operations Annex was added to the south end of the existing building extending toward the facility's grid-connected solar array. CONTRIBUTED

BUILDING NAMED FOR MIKE PUTO

FKEC completes expansion and dedicates facility

Standing with FKEC directors and chief officers, FKEC Board President Karl Wagner (left) surprises board vice president Michael Puto (right) unveiling the name of the addition to be the Michael H. Puto Emergency Operations Annex. CONTRIBUTED

lorida Keys Electric Cooperative recently held the first board meeting in the completed addition of the Marathon Operations Center. The 4,200-square-foot one-story expansion increases FKEC’s capabilities to feed and house crews after a major storm and offers a more functional space for meetings and training. Before the meeting, FKEC board members and staff unveiled the name of the building addition: the Michael H. Puto Emergency Operations Annex. A surprised Puto thanked his fellow board members and FKEC staff for the honor. Representing Marathon members for 28 years, Puto is the longest-serving of FKEC’s directors. He was the board secretary for 18 years and is now the vice president. Puto has been Marathon city manager, county commissioner, vice mayor and mayor of Monroe County, and was appointed to the 16th Judicial Nomination Commission. He has received more than 50 community service awards and is a certified emergency manager.

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DITCHING DIESEL, PIGEON KEY POWERS UP Connecting to the power grid offers new opportunities ANTHONY GUNTERT www.keysweekly.com

With a commercial-grade kitchen, dining/training room, and mezzanine, the expansion improves FKEC’s self-reliance after a significant hurricane. The construction also further increases the strength of the entire building to category 5 storm-rated. “The new facilities in Marathon mirror our capabilities already in place at our Tavernier Operations Center,” said CEO Scott Newberry. “In the immediate days after Hurricane Irma, FKEC employees were able to prepare food to feed over 250 storm restoration workers at the Tavernier building. We now have the same food preparation capabilities in Marathon and more indoor space to accommodate employees and storm restoration assistance crews.” The addition extended the west end of the building toward the facility's grid-connected solar array. FKEC also paved additional property behind the Marathon building to make it more functional for a post-storm restoration basecamp if needed. In 2019, permitting was approved, and FKEC broke ground on the addition to the original building, constructed in 2005. As with all FKEC construction projects, the co-op considered sustainable materials and implemented energy-saving measures where possible. FKEC MARATHON BUILDING HIGHLIGHTS • 4,200 square-foot one-story addition with mezzanine, commercial-grade kitchen, and dining/training area. • The mezzanine provides additional protected warehouse storage. • The highly efficient commercial-grade kitchen is designed to use minimal water and energy and includes dry storage, freezers, coolers, meal prep and cooking areas. • The kitchen can produce 200 meals at a time. • The dining/training room comfortably seats 80 people, and is equipped with the latest technology for improved meeting capabilities. • The facility has power generation, fuel, water, food, and food preparation facilities to operate for at least three days without outside assistance. • The entire facility is category 5 storm-rated. — Contributed

or years the historical island of Pigeon Key has met all its electrical needs through a set of large, labor-intensive diesel generators. The site of a popular summertime marine biology camp, the island’s organizers were always unhappy with their reliance on burning fossil fuels when one of their primary missions was making sure the beautiful ecosystem in their Keys home was as pristine and healthy as possible. “We’ve always been preaching environmentalism and sustainability, yet we were burning these diesel generators,” said Kelly McKinnon, executive director of Pigeon Key Foundation. Henry Flagler’s famous Seven Mile Bridge, under a section of which Pigeon Key resides, has been under extensive renovations since late 2017 to repair years of punishing South Florida weather and wear. After close to seven months of the construction crews relying on large, unwieldy generators, the Florida Department of Transportation decided to punch a power connection through the bottom of the bridge to save both money and time, giving McKinnon an idea. Just last month, after a flurry of phone calls, McKinnon said he was able to work out a deal with the bridge contractors to run a power line just a bit farther down to Pigeon Key, a plan that saved countless hours of organizational work and what would likely have been a much larger amount of funds than the $500,000 the finished project is expected to cost. After years of trying to attain a cleaner power source for the island, in 2013 McKinnon successfully lobbied for, and secured, the money for a large solar array on the island, installed by local company Sea Air Land Technologies, that promised to provide more than 90% of the island’s electrical needs at the time. While everyone on and off the island was excited for this new development and the reduction of their reliance on generators, McKinnon knew that much more needed to be done, especially if the island were to do something it hadn’t in a while: grow. The camp, the old bunkhouses and the museum all eat up not-insignificant amounts of power, and even with the new solar panels, a small diesel generator was still needed to

pick up the occasional slack. Kelly said he was thinking of the island’s future, drumming up plans not only to eliminate the last of the diesel, but also to actually connect Pigeon Key to the rest of the Keys by using a unique opportunity. McKinnon said that of the many people involved in helping this project become a reality, the support of the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative was invaluable in helping keep the normally soaring costs of Keys construction low. FKEC representative John Stuart spoke on the cooperatives’ consultations on everything from cost effectiveness to the sizing of materials and the best vendors from which to find fair deals. Most importantly, the FKEC was able to install a meter on the Knight’s Key side of the bridge to make it an official part of the Marathon system. With a grant of $300,000 from the TDC, a loan from First State Bank and the guidance of the FKEC, Pigeon Key has been able to meet all its electrical needs without a combustion engine for the first time since Flagler. “That’s something we’re proud of here on the island,” said McKinnon. “We’re also grateful we no longer have to lug heavy loads of diesel to the island every weekend.” “The stars all aligned to get (the power) in there,” he said. “The county has tasked us with really maximizing the potential of the island now that the bridge is coming back on line. There was no way to do that without bringing a power line down. I want this to be the hub for Monroe County’s cultural, scientific, environmental life. If you want to put something on, you’ll want to have it at Pigeon Key; it’ll be the best place to do anything.” Pigeon Key is leased from Monroe County to the Pigeon Key Foundation to give historical tours, host marine biology summer camps and act as a site for scientific research. With a real possibility of hosting weddings, festivals and high-end events like Ted Talks sometime in the near future, Pigeon Key’s new connections have opened the proverbial gates for positive growth on a hardy little island full of history and a true knack for change.

The site has been redeveloped into commercial space by Design Center. SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly

MARATHON WEEKLY / JULY 8, 2021

FROM THIS TO THAT

Marathon has new commercial space

Hurricane Irma tore the roof off Nick’s Gym. CONTRIBUTED

ne of the enduring scars of 2017’s Hurricane Irma is no more in Marathon. When the storm ripped through the Keys, it tore the roof off Nick’s Gym located just west of Vaca Cut. And so it sat and sat and sat. “I live across the street. Every time I pulled out onto the road, I had to look at it,” said Andrew George of Design Center, a general contracting and engineering firm. “Once I was in a meeting with City of Marathon officials and I said, ‘Someone needs to buy that and fix it.’ And they said, ‘Maybe you should do it.’” And so George did. Although he’s constructed commercial buildings for other businesses in the Keys, this is his first private endeavor. The 6,800-square-foot building has been configured into six units and christened Marathon Plaza. George said he bought the property for $535,000 and invested about $800,000 in the rebuild. The project took about 8 months to complete. Fun fact: Marooned in Marathon, a souvenir and gift shop next to the former Nick’s Gym, was spared by Hurricane Irma and continued to operate out of the location next door for years. Marooned in Marathon has since relocated to Town Square Mall and has a second location across Overseas Highway from Key Colony Beach. — Weekly staff report

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ridgette Tatum said she’s ready to perform at the July 17-18 Florida Keys Brew BQ festival in Marathon, no matter how hot it is compared to her home outside of Nashville. “I call it a ‘water weight’ show,” she said, laughing. “By the time I’m done performing, I’ll have lost all that water weight.” Tatum wrote the 2009 country hit “She’s Country,” made famous by Jason Aldean. She has a ton of other hits, too, but she’s also a very talented and award-winning music producer. In 2019 and 2020, she was named best producer in the Nashville Industry Music Awards (NIMA). The Keys Weekly had a chance to speak with Tatum about her life, her successes and fishing. Here she is in her own words: My feelings about “She’s Country” are mixed. I remember when I got the news that Jason Aldean had optioned the song and it all happened so fast — he was going to record the song, shoot a video and perform it at the Country Music Awards all in the space of a week. To be at the CMAs and be able to watch your song performed on the stage, that was pretty phenomenal. It was very exciting. But then the wolves show up and change something that had been pure and natural up to that point. Now? I’m grateful. God gave me something that has sustained us for years; the song still does its job. I look at the song from the perspective of a parent. I’m proud of that “kid” that grew up big. I got a rough deal as a kid, growing up in South Carolina. But I was well taken care of by my “other” father Jesus Christ. I got my start in gospel music in South Carolina. I was inspired by a local gospel band and Jerry Reed and Roger Miller. When I was 15, my grandmother bought two guitars at a yard sale. She gave my cousin the better guitar because she didn’t think I would be as serious about music. I thought, “Really?” We had enough money for two guitar lessons. I learned how to play Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide,” and took it from there. When I was still a teenager, I spent the day with a cowboy from Texas, a friend of my mother’s. To this day, I don’t think he knows what a massive influence that day had on my life. I rode a horse, I met bow-legged people and listened to his mixtape of Clint Black and Garth Brooks. Brooks’ “If Tomorrow Never Comes'' changed my vision of

“I never wanted George Strait to shut up so bad.” — Bridgette Tatum, on waiting for one of her idols to stop speaking at the Country Music Awards so Jason Aldean could perform her hit, “She’s Country.”

songwriting which I had already been doing for years. Right now I’m finishing some production work on Dave McElroy’s album “Vibin’” that is set to come out soon. (McElroy is best known for his hit “Trucker Hat.”) And I’m doing some work with Priscilla Block and Ashley Cooke — both of them are TikTok stars and they absolutely blew up during the pandemic. Working with them is pretty cool and interesting. I am very proud of my NIMA awards. There’s not enough females in this business. A lot of women in Nashville are over in the corners, and I want them to know they are way more capable. I want them to see my wins, and realize they can do it too. Women can absolutely do that and more. The dream was never music; that was always going to be my job. The dream was watching my horses out in a field. I have been blessed that God lets me live here on this farm outside of Nashville. I’ve been putting it back together a little bit at a time. I am living inside my dream. I have two horses — Buttermilk and Jack. They’re both boys and sweethearts. People have asked me, if you could only play one more song ... I would pick my “Hold On To Me.” It’s closer to my gospel root for sure. Lots of people respond to that song, but every song has a purpose. They break your heart, heal your heart, make you dance or make you raise a beer. They all do different jobs. I love fishing. I love it, love it, love it. I can’t wait to go fishing in the Florida Keys. I love being out in the middle of the ocean. You don’t need your phone. It’s you and the sky and the water and whoever is on the boat. There’s nothing like catching just what we need and taking it somewhere they’ll cook it for you. That’s some good eating right there. That’s a good day.

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A pineapple fountain adorns the entrance to the new Fishermen’s Community Hospital. The pineapple is the symbol of Baptist Health South Florida, which operates seven hospitals and about 50 outpatient and urgent care centers in the state.

OFFICIALLY OPEN Fishermen’s grand opening comes four years after the purchase

Drew Grossman, CEO of Fishermen’s Community Hospital and Mariners Hospital, wields the golden scissors, center, as Mike Leonard, chairman of the Fishermen’s Baptist Foundation Council, second from left, looks on. CONTRIBUTED Drew Grossman said the new hospital is a boon to patients and their families, as well as the staff who persevered during the rebuilding.

he ribbon-cutting on July 1 celebrated the culmination of Baptist Health South Florida’s commitment to the Florida Keys community's health and well-being since its purchase of Fishermen’s Hospital four years ago. The celebration was hosted by Drew Grossman, chief executive officer of Fishermen’s Community Hospital, alongside Baptist Health executives and community leaders. “Baptist Health is heavily investing in communities throughout South Florida to ensure access to high-quality care for all who need it,” said Grossman. “This new facility is an extension of our commitment to providing the best healthcare to all residents and visitors in the Keys.” Fishermen’s Community Hospital has been caring for the Florida Keys community since it opened in 1962. The hospital was closed in September 2017 when Hurricane Irma caused extensive damage to much of the area. A field hospital was quickly opened to provide uninterrupted care to the community. In July 2018, Baptist Health replaced the field hospital with a modular facility. “This day has significant meaning,” said Jay Hershoff, chair of the hospital’s Board of Directors. “Not only is it a celebration of the completion of the hospital, but on this day four years ago, Baptist Health made a commitment to the Keys community with the acquisition of Fishermen’s. In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Baptist never wavered in its commitment to the Keys community and immediately got to work making a plan to replace the damaged facility.” With the completion of the new, 37,330-square-foot facility, Fishermen’s Community Hospital provides specialized services such as 24/7 emergency care with telestroke services to give stroke patients immediate access to board-certified neurologists, an on-site helipad, six inpatient beds, including two intensive care beds with 24/7 monitoring, nine emergency department beds, five additional recovery beds, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation and laboratory services. In addition, Fishermen’s is now home to the southernmost branch of Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health, providing patients with high-quality oncology care close to home. — Contributed

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‘THANKS TO JIP I JUST CELEBRATED 32 MONTHS CLEAN’ KEY WEST MAN CHANGED HIS LIFE IN MONROE COUNTY’S JAIL REHAB

ohn (his name has been changed to protect his identity) is a fifthgeneration Conch from Key West who just couldn’t stay clean. Since he was 19, he tried countless times to stay sober. But drug addiction had him in its grip, with three rehab stays and multiple scrapes with the law on his record. “I used to be able to justify things by saying I was a functioning user,” John told Keys Weekly. “I used to get up and go to work. And that’s where I got the highest — at work. And as the years progressed, my addiction got worse and worse and worse. I made it okay with myself by saying, ‘Well, I’m not bothering anybody, so it’s okay.’” Finally, in his mid-50s, John was brought before Judge Mark Jones in Key West. “I was so beat up this last time. I was forced back. I was stealing for dope. I never expected to get that far in trouble,” he said. Jones offered him a deal: prison or a year’s stint in Monroe County’s Jail In-House Drug Abuse Treatment Program, also known as JIP. JIP has been around since 1992 and operates within the Monroe County Detention Center. The program is funded through grants from Monroe County and Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and it is run by the Guidance/Care Center. This spring, the Board of County Commissioners voted to accept a grant of $133,334 from FDLE with a 25% match requirement of $33,334 for the men’s rehab program, while the board approved a grant application for $55,199 from the FDLE for JIP’s female rehab program. The program helps 100 inmates per year. Each individual who enters the program receives individual counseling, group counseling, drug testing and case management.

John chose JIP but was a little skeptical that it could help — this was his second time around with the program. But when he did his intake interview with substance abuse counselor Kristin Flores, something felt different. “I answered my intake, and an addict knows how to get around that,” he confessed. “But I thought, ‘I’m praying for a chance.’ I basically lost it and cried my eyes out and said, ‘I have to do something this time.’” Flores took John under her wing. “I buckled down with her. She helped me find out the real reason I was using,” he said. “I can’t say enough about her. She said the work was all done by me. But if she didn’t guide me, I wouldn’t be here today.” As part of JIP, John attended two rehab classes with eight to 10 students a day — with topics such as relapse prevention and triggers — and one private counseling session a week. After JIP, John lived in a Key West halfway house and stayed in communication with Flores. He joined a 12-step program and now sponsors three men and helps them stay clean. John also has now changed professions and has gradually gathered together a staff of six at his workplace who are all in recovery. “It’s been a heck of a long journey for me, and thanks to this program I feel like I found a missing piece of the puzzle. I just celebrated 32 months clean. I just turned 57. Since I was 19 years old, I haven’t had this much sobriety in my life,” he said. But John admits that JIP gets a bad rap. “Guards say, ‘Oooo, they’re in the program again,’” he said. “Usually, whatever charges you have, you get a choice from the courts: The JIP program plus six months’ probation or three years in prison. So everyone jumps on the program.”

John said that it also doesn’t help that half those in the detention center are not part of the program, but drug users who are not trying to quit. In the FDLE grant application for the JIP program, Monroe County staff said that “South Florida, including Monroe County and the Florida Keys, continues to have the unfortunate distinction of being designated as a high-intensity drug trafficking area and, as such, is a leading illicit drug importation area. This has increased the availability of illicit drugs in Monroe County resulting in drug abuse rates higher than both the state and national averages.” Maureen Dunleavy, regional vice president for Guidance/Care Center, admitted that not everyone who attends JIP responds positively to the program. “When you need treatment and you’re at a critical point in your life, you’re able to see it and get it. Some people get it, some don’t. Rock bottom is different for everyone,” she said. “Hopefully, if you’re ready, it’s an opportunity and you can take advantage of that. That’s a personal choice you can make. JIP has done amazing work and has really helped our community. You have access to treatment that in other parts of the country you don’t get. You’re just doing time.” Meanwhile, John wants to spread the word to addicts in trouble in Monroe County that JIP works. “I can’t say enough about JIP. This is important to me: that maybe someone will get something out of reading this story and say, ‘Let me give this a try.’ For a man I did a lot of crying. You have to grab a hold of that chance and spill your guts.”

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ave you called your favorite airline lately? If so, you likely heard something like, “Due to heavy call volume, wait times are currently longer than normal. Rather than wait on hold, we can call you back in the order you called. Your current wait time is ... nine hours.” We can’t make this stuff up. Even after a busy holiday travel weekend, this is still the current recording that most airlines are happy to offer. But do not fret. Always here to help (and offer some hands-on experience) the Keys Weekly has a solution to your wait time woes. Here are…

THINGS YOU CAN DO WHILE WAITING FOR AIRLINE CUSTOMER SERVICE TO CALL BACK 10. Complete that 50,000-piece puzzle of the Sistine Chapel that your jackass neighbor regifted you last Christmas. 9. Watch a Judd Apatow film in almost all of its entirety. 8. #Titos 7. Tell your wife you’ll need a quiet place to wait on hold for the next eight hours as you relocate to JJ’s Dog House. 6. Post your disapproval on social media while tagging an airline who could give two shits.

5. Rewatch the last two seasons of GOT and when someone from the airline finally calls back, insist they refer to you as “Lord of the North” as you demand an upgrade to Comfort Plus. 4. Call your mother back. 3. Create a podcast series and title it, “I would rather eat burnt hair than try to reach customer service at an airline right now.” 2. Learn a foreign language, so you can leave a hateful review in both English and Mandarin. 1. Binge-read an archive of your local weekly paper’s incredibly stupid Top 10s.

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HARVESTING LOBSTER TRAPS FOR ART Lori and Barry Gaukel of Shady Palm Art Gallery in Marathon have a special project this time of year: harvesting wood from old lobster traps to make into souvenir frames. It’s hot, but rewarding, work! CONTRIBUTED

BPW SPEAKERS Sheryl Schwab, left and Jennifer Powell were the featured speakers at the July 1 meeting of the Marathon chapter of Business and Professional Women at the Hampton Inn. The two discussed volunteerism and fundraising, specifically for the Domestic Abuse Shelter. DAS is also participating in the national “Clothesline Project” campaign to raise awareness of domestic violence. The Marathon shelter was destroyed in 2017 and the capital campaign is ongoing to replace it. PATTI CHILDRESS/Keys Weekly

Dept of Health reminds residents to ‘Drain and Cover” The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County and the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District remind residents and visitors that it is important to "Drain and Cover” to prevent mosquitoes from breeding and biting. Everyone is encouraged to take simple precautions to protect themselves and their neighbors from mosquito-borne illnesses. To protect against mosquitoes, the public is urged to take basic precautions to help limit exposure. These measures include intact windows and screens and the use of air conditioning, keeping the area around your residence free from containers that collect water, wearing protective clothing, appropriate use of insect repellents after applying sunscreen, and spraying out bromeliads and croton plants on a regular basis. Residents are reminded to drain all standing water frequently and designate individuals to share this key responsibility within the business or household. The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District’s inspectors are available to help rid property of existing mosquitoes as well as assist with mosquito prevention during the rainy season ahead. More information is at 305-2927190 or www.keysmosquito.org. 13 Cubans rescued at sea; some people still missing The U.S. Coast Guard and a good Samaritan vessel rescued 13 people after their boat capsized off of Key West as Tropical Storm Elsa approached, the agency said, according to The Associated Press. The nine men and four women were taken aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Thetis on Tuesday afternoon, 26 miles southeast of Key West, the agency said in a news release. Crew members interviewed the survivors, who said they had left Cuba with 22 people aboard the boat around 8 p.m. Monday. They told the Coast Guard that seven men and two women were missing in the water. The crew from the Western Carmen vessel contacted watch standers at the Coast Guard’s Sector Key West around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday to report they had found four people in the water. Tropical Storm Elsa crossed Cuba before entering the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday morning, and battered the region with wind and rain. Crews from the Coast Guard cutters Thetis and William Trump remained in the area to search for the missing people, the agency said.

SAVE THE DATE Saturday, July 10 • Cancer Fundraiser for Kathy Elmore at the Overseas Pub & Grill, Marathon, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., featuring raffles, silent auction and more. Donate at Spot.fund/helpkathyfightcancer. • City of Marathon Parks and Recreation “Fishing Fun” event, 10 a.m. till noon, ages 4-14 at Oceanfront Park, Marathon. • Monroe Fire Rescue’s “Beat the Heat” event for kids of all ages from 10-11 a.m. at Layton Community Baptist Church • D’Asign Source giveaway beginning at 10 a.m. at Marathon store. Sunday, July 11 • 37th Annual Underwater Music Festival at Looe Key Reef, in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Broadcast on local station US1 104.1 FM. July 17-18 • Florida Keys Brew BQ, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Marathon Community Park near MM 49. $5/$50 VIP. Saturday, July 17 • Rams Head presents Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, 8 p.m. at Key West Theater. Monroe Fire Rescue’s “Beat the Heat” event for kids of all ages from 10-11 a.m. at Big Pine Community Park. July 18-21 • The 2021 Del Brown Permit Tournament headquartered at South of the Seven Restaurant, Sugarloaf Key. https://delbrown.com. July 20-25 • Hemingway Days in Key West. July 21-24 • The Key West Marlin Tournament headquartered at Stock Island Marina Village. Wednesday, July 21 • History of Diving Museum virtual talk by Lauren Maples on dive safety in space training from 7 to 8 p.m. https:// divingmuseum.org/. Friday, July 23 • Sublime at 7 p.m. at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater, Key West. July 24 • The Hemingway 5K Sunset Run & Paddleboard Race at 3 p.m. from Truman Waterfront Park, Key West. website.

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ropical Storm Elsa stayed far enough away to “save” Fourth of July for Florida Keys residents and visitors. (Keys officials and weather experts were in constant communication over the weekend to monitor conditions and had plans in place.) The festivities in Marathon went off without a hitch at Sombrero Beach where the Marathon Rotary Club set up to sell beverages and food to beachgoers. Later, after dark, the skies over the beach were alight with colorful firework displays. One of the worries going into any holiday weekend in the Middle Keys is the traffic at the city’s boat ramps. On July 2, the situation at 33rd Street was orderly, with most captains pulling boats out of the water to avoid the weather. — Weekly Staff report

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hree students have completed 36 weeks of intensive study and hands-on work and earned occupational associates degrees in marine mammal behavior, care & training from Dolphin Research Center Training Institute. The experience and knowledge they received prepares them to work at marine mammal facilities or other zoological institutions anywhere in the world. The graduates are Bianca Cheung, Josie Koren, and Jessica Massie. All three have also been hired by Dolphin Research Center. Koren has joined the animal care & habitat department; Cheung and Massie will work as seasonal staff in animal care and training. “We could not be prouder of the graduates and the phenomenal effort they devoted to their program over the last several months. They truly earned their degrees and will be outstanding marine mammal trainers and caregivers wherever they work,” said Noelle Belden, dean of the training institute. The institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and licensed by the State of Florida Commission for Independent Education. Founded in 2012 and originally called College of Marine Mammal Professions, it enrolls a small number of students for each school term, which runs from early September to mid-May. Most graduates are working in animal care and training or related fields around the country. Students for the 2021-2022 school term have already been selected. The application period for 2022-2023 opens Sept. 1. More information, including prerequisites, curriculum, and costs, is at www. dolphininstitute.edu, or 305-289-1121, Ext. 215. — Contributed

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THE FLORIDA TERRITORY, PIRATES AND THE STATE’S BICENTENNIAL

n 1818, the Emma Sophia “was boarded on December 19, by a piratical schooner of 30 tons, 1 gun, 30 men, between Bahama Bank and Cay Sal Bank. The ship was sent to a small port formed by the Florida Isles and the Martyr’s Reef, and was plundered to the tune of $5,000.” William Savage had been in charge of the ship’s cargo. ... is the curator In an excerpt from a letter for Islamorada’s written by Savage and printed Keys History & in the Boston Daily Advertiser’s Discovery Center. “Marine Journal” on Feb. 3, A published author of six books, 1819, he detailed his firsthis favorite subhand account of the events jects are Indian of that horrifying day. Savage Key and skunk wrote, “Davis, the spokesman, apes. drew his knife and swore, that every man should die, unless he found the money, and first he would hang the supercargo. He called for a rope, which he had brought on board, fitted with a hangman’s noose, sent a man up the mizzen yard and rove it and brought the noose down — and one man held it, and another stood ready to hoist. Now, said Davis, tell me where is the money, where are your diamonds, or I will hang you this minute. In vain I repeated I had nothing more but my watch, which I offered and he refused. Once more, said he, will you tell? I have nothing to tell, said I. On with the rope, said the villain, and hoist away. The fellow with the noose came towards me, and I sprang overboard. They took me up, after some time apparently insensible. They took off all my cloaths(sic), and laid me on my back on deck, naked as I was born, except having a blanket thrown over me. Here I laid

five hours without moving hand or foot. Meanwhile they robbed us of every thing of the least value.” “The Florida Isles and the Martyr’s Reef,” as William Savage identified them, were about to become the property of the United States through the Adams-Onis Treaty. Terms of the deal, which would transfer the Spanish territory of La Florida to the United States, were negotiated between John Quincy Adams, secretary of state under President James Monroe, and Luis de Onis, a foreign minister to King Ferdinand VII of Spain. While the agreement was drafted and signed in 1819, it was not delivered to Washington and officially proclaimed until Feb. 22, 1821. It was not until July 10 that the exchange of flags symbolizing the transfer of ownership occurred. With this in mind, 2021 is Florida’s bicentennial. Florida was a little different 200 years ago. The Adams-Onis Treaty added a wild frontier to the American territories. Substantial in size, though sparsely populated, the purchase included two properties, known as East Florida and West Florida. Also included in the treaty were the Florida Keys and the third-largest barrier reef system in the world, the Florida Reef. Because initially there was no formal government attached to the region, Monroe appointed Andrew Jackson the territory’s first military governor. The capitals of East Florida and West Florida were located in St. Augustine and Pensacola. The two were joined to create a unified Florida Territory on March 30, 1822. The territory’s governing body, the Legislative Council of the Territory of Florida, was formed on April 17. William Pope Duval was appointed the first territorial governor. One of the early decisions

was to create a territorial capital midway between St. Augustine and Pensacola. In 1824, Tallahassee was chosen. The government understood that the waters were patrolled by undesirables threatening the country’s commercial enterprises being transported between New Orleans and East Coast markets. The pirates of the West Indies proliferated in the waters where the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico mixed with the Caribbean Sea. The confluence became known as the West Indies. The same year negotiations for the Adams-Onis Treaty began, the government took a closer look at attacks against American merchants sailing between New Orleans, New York, and European markets. On March 3, 1819, “An Act to Protect the Commerce of the United States, and Crimes of Piracy” was signed into law. The act authorized Monroe to create a unit of the Navy that would become the West Indies Squadron. The mission of this specialized force was to combat piracy and the slave trade. James Biddle was named the squadron’s first commander. He would not prove an effective leader. Navy Secretary Smith Thompson replaced Biddle with Commodore David Porter. Porter was assigned command of the West Indies Squadron on Feb. 1, 1823. Porter was told to establish a military depot at Thompson’s Island (more commonly known as Key West) unless he could identify a more suitable locale. Porter could not, and the American flag was raised over the Navy depot known as Allenton at 8 in the morning on April 6, 1823. In salute, 17 guns were fired.

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through, setting his boat adrift. The collision with his nearest downwind neighbor rudely rousted him out of bed and into action. The radio CAPT. MIKE blows up in the BARBER harbor transmitting the imminent Capt’n Mike has danger. Keeping an undergraduate the spirit that degree in marine no major calamtechnology and 50 years of sailing ity is caused by a single mistake, the oceans of the world. Currently, he started both he visits the engines to back Florida Keys reefs off of the boat he conducting eco has collided with, tours. having forgotten that his dinghy is on a short painter behind him. He backs over the dinghy, damaging both prop shafts and is now disabled at the whims of the wind. In the end, those souls who maintained a storm watch would mobilize to secure his boat safely, but only after he collided with four other vessels. The only thing he did right was to have a paid-up insurance policy. Otherwise his bill would have been many tens of thousands of dollars. Our boats spend most of the time in port. Most boat damage and deaths occur in port because we feel safe. It seems to me that if being in port is the most dangerous place we would be more vigilant, checking all vessel systems more regularly. But that’s just me. Capt’n Mike www.Whensday.us

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HURRICANE NAME FACTS Why we’ll never have another Greek alphabet storm

efore the embers could cool from the Independence Day fireworks, the Keys got a visit from our first tropical event of the 2021 season: Elsa. Thankfully, Elsa wasn’t much of a system as she passed our islands on her way north. The season, however, is just beginning. Elsa is already the fifth named storm in this young season, with Ana, Bill, Claudette, and Danny having come and gone. Ana actually formed on May 22, more than a week before the official start of the season. But these systems don’t always play by the rules — and in a few instances, these storms kept forming even after running out of the names allocated for the year. Last year was the busiest Atlantic hurricane season on record, with 30 named storms, 14 hurricanes, and seven major hurricanes. Eleven of them made landfall in the United States, and there were two Category 4 storms in November: Eta and Iota. Both of these caused extreme damage to Nicaragua. After last year’s season, the WMO Hurricane Committee decided to quit using the letters of the Greek alphabet to name storms that formed after official names had all been used. A main rationale for this decision is that Eta and Iota, the two November Category 4 storms, would have been retired as Eta (2020) and Iota (2020). Starting this year, there is a secondary list of given names that can be officially retired if the storms are bad. Looking back over the history of the worst storms to impact the Florida Keys, their names have a little something in common. With the exception of the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 that was nameless, most of the big tropical events that landed here have ended with the letter A: Donna (1960), Wilma (2005), and Irma (2017). Betsy (1965) and Georges (1998) were outliers, but they were offset by the extra 2005 hurricanes named Katrina and Rita. I’m really not suggesting that there is any kind of connection here at all, just as plane crashes and celebrity deaths don’t come in threes. This year, the National Hurricane Center has forecast an above-average hurricane season, with a projected total of 13-20 named storms, 6-10 hurricanes, and 3-5 major hurricanes. If that holds true, they won’t run out of the official remaining names of Fred, Grace, Henri, Ida, Julian, Kate, Larry, Mindy, Nicholas, Odette, Peter, Rose, Sam, Teresa, Victor, and Wanda. And I’m not suggesting that a fall hurricane

could disrupt Major League Baseball’s World Series just because Peter and Rose are consecutive names on the list … but it is just a bit interesting. In case we do JOHN have a really active BARTUS season, there is a list of alternate is a City of Maranames that replace thon councilthe Greek alphabet man. He also is names from the a musician who performs around past. The list consists of a number town. For more see johnbartus. of more modern com names, and almost sounds like the roll call from this year’s first grade class: Adria, Braylen, Caridad, Deshawn, Emery, Foster, Gemma, Heath, Isla, Jacobus, Kenzie, Lucio, Makayla, Nolan, Orlanda, Pax, Ronin, Sophie, Tayshaun, Viviana, and Will. If we look back at the two most recent major hurricanes to impact the Keys, they both ended with “-ma” — Wilma and Irma. I’m not suggesting anything here, but… there’s a Gemma on this year’s extended list. All joking aside, hurricane season is upon us, and now’s the time to finish your plan for both sheltering in place and evacuation if mandated. Local emergency managers and local governments have their plans in place in the event we are affected by a hurricane, and these plans are better off having been battle-tested by Irma nearly five years ago. Each agency has its own Incident Command System (ICS) in place; each ICS is “a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of emergency response providing a common hierarchy within which responders from multiple agencies can be effective.” The ICS sets up how the agency or government entity will function in the aftermath of an emergency, designates essential personnel and their functions, and coordinates how different agencies and entities will work together. Having a good ICS in place helped Marathon recover quickly from the immediate impacts of Irma, and will serve us well in the future should the need arise. So this year, please stay safe, listen to the emergency managers, and hope that Elsa was the only tropical event we’ll see locally this year. 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. www. facebook.com/john.bartus

UV RAYS ARE BOTH BAD AND GOOD

Spread out your ‘dose’ of exposure

s the 4th of July fades into the long days of summer, it’s appropriate that July is the UV Safety Awareness Month. Like most things in life, there are really two sides to UV. I thought this might be a good time to look at the risks AND benefits of getting a little sunshine. In full disclosure, I am not a dermatologist, if you have some skin issues or lesions that DR. JOHN concern you, go see your dermatologist or WOLTZ primary care provider. Sunshine is full of warmth here in the … is a preventative Keys, but it also is full of ultraviolet (UV) rahealth physidiation. Specifically UV-A and UV-B. In a nutcian with Baptist shell, UV-A is a longer wavelength radiation Health Primary Care in Marathon. that can penetrate into the middle layers of the skin; UV-B has a shorter wavelength that only penetrates the outer layer of skin. Essentially, UV-B causes sunburns, while UV-A can cause reactive oxygen molecules (think ozone) which can damage skin cell membranes and damage DNA. This doesn’t guarantee skin damage, premature aging or skin cancers, though. Many other factors affect whether or not you are at increased risk — genetics, skin type and dose are very influential. If you happen to be pale and burn easily, with a family history of skin issues, and you want to spend all day at Sombrero Beach in your Speedos and no sunscreen … well, you may want to think through that plan again. Another interesting tangent to dose is how long it took to reach that dose; i.e., if you use sunscreen and avoid the intense hours of the day (10 a.m. to 3 or 4 p.m.), then you can spread your dose over many days versus the poor soul who got to Sombrero at midday and is visiting from Iceland. You know, the guy at the bar who is redder than a Tampa Bay Buccaneers flag. Given skin cancer (which I would need a whole column to cover), aged skin, damage to the eyes and the acute sunburn, does sun exposure do anything good for us? Quite a bit, actually. One of the villains I mentioned above, UV-B, is also a good guy, kicking off the process that makes vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential for many processes in the body, from bone health and calcium management to reducing inflammation, assisting in cell growth, neuromuscular and immune function and glucose metabolism … phew! Sun exposure is also important for those of us who suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Skin exposure as well as visual exposure helps reverse SAD. One of the best things about sun exposure is that it means you are outside, exercising, enjoying nature, interacting with others, whatever, which is definitely healthier than being inside. Don’t be scared of the sun, wear your reef-safe sunscreen (apply every two hours or after water exposure, including sweating), wear a hat, sunglasses, put that UV protective long sleeve shirt on while outside (especially at midday) and enjoy paradise. Have a great week, and be healthier today than you were yesterday! — Do you have a health topic to suggest to the doctor? Email sara@keysweekly.com.

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WHAT THE STARS HAVE IN STORE We remain in the soft saltwater belly of Cancer season, and all thoughts are on feelings, what rises to the surface and what has kept us from it. Emotions are heightened during this cycle and we should allow them their elevation and honor them through creative expression. Cancer season invites us to be the kind of delicate, determined creature that feels acutely and creates urgently. Get to it.

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.

CANCER June 21 to July 22 When Mercury, planet of communication, enters Cancer on July 11, you may find yourself in deep and out far in terms of conversations. Now is not the hour to isolate or self soothe. Express yourself without hesitation and give the grace of earnest listening to others. Consider the words of poet Neil Hilborn, “Whatever you’re feeling right now there is a mathematical certainty that someone else is feeling that exact thing. This is not to say you’re not special, this is to say thank god you aren’t special.” Share in the struggle for it is in it that we find each other. Notable Cancer: Angela Merkel/ July 17, 1954 LEO July 23 to Aug. 22 As you prepare for your illustrious solar return at the end of this month, your focus might shift to reflection and endings of all kinds. What have you lost, learned, longed for and leaned on this year, Leo? As the sun casts itself on the road ahead, forgive yourself for your failures and light a peace pipe to the past. Heed the words of poet Robert Browning, “How sad and bad and mad it was — but then, how it was sweet.” Notable Leo: Annie Oakley/ Aug. 13, 1860

VIRGO Aug. 23 to Sept. 22 Tired of city life and the limited dimensions of the music industry, singer and fellow Virgo Kelis decamped with her family to a remote California farm, where she now raises her own food and contributes to a television series about the culinary benefits of cannabis. I offer you this story of success as a kind of parable. Hold tight to the knowledge that what you seek can’t be found, it must be grown. Notable Virgo: Barry White/ Sept. 12, 1944 LIBRA Sept. 23 to Oct. 22 For all your prodigious charms and easy conversation, there is a real beating part of you that fears getting too close to others. Planetary placements are asking you to assess whether your boundaries are barriers to intimacy. Consider the sage lyrics of fellow Libra Bruce “The Boss” Springsteen, “That feeling of safety you prize, well it comes with a hard, hard price. You can’t shut off the risk and pain. Without losing the love that remains. We’re all riders on this train.” Ride the rails, take the risk. Notable Libra: William Faulkner/ Sept. 25, 1897 SCORPIO Oct. 23 to Nov. 21 Lightning without thunder is impossible, as thunder is the sound created by lightning passing through air. I bring you this lesson in weather as a metaphor for your own electrified power, Scorpio. Meaningful power without reflection is impossible as reflection is the tune of power acknowledged, honored, and measured. May your own be seen, felt and harnessed for the greater good. Notable Scorpio: Dorothy Day/ Nov. 6, 1897 SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 to Dec. 21 Now is not the time to reflect on what you’ve accomplished and

achieved but instead to move with hungry determination towards the horizon line of the unknown and the unclaimed. In the words of the poet Paul Eldridge, “Praises for our past triumphs are as feathers to a dead bird.” Keep yourself alive and aloft, archer. Notable Sagittarius: Rita Moreno/Dec. 11, 1931 CAPRICORN Dec. 22 to Jan. 19 Buddhist philosopher and fellow Capricorn Daisaku Ikeda writes, “Be strict with yourself and generous with others.” As warrior planet Mars moves through your house of mergers and acquisitions I hope you will heed Ikeda’s advice. It will serve you to be exacting in your commitment to serving others in the resolute pursuit of shared abundance. Notable Capricorn: Zenobia/ Dec. 23, 245 AQUARIUS Jan. 20 to Feb. 18 Recently, on the lip of a jumping bridge I met a linebacker, motivational speaker and fellow Aquarius by the name of Max. I was struggling for courage when he sagely advised, “We should all be afraid and we should all jump.” I hope Max’s poem for living resonates with you, water bearer, and reminds you that it ain’t brave if you’re not afraid. Notable Aquarius: Johnny Rotten/Jan. 31, 1956 PISCES Feb. 19 to March 20 How are you whiling away your days and killing your hours, Pisces? Arthur Schopenhauer writes, “Each day is a little life: every waking and rising a little birth, every fresh morning a little youth, every going to rest and sleep a little death.” As you move through the micro and macro cycles of death and regeneration be grateful for the simple and profound opportunity to open your eyes each morning and begin again. Notable Pisces: Desi Arnaz/ March 2, 1917

ARIES March 21 to April 19 Chiron, the celestial body synonymous with pain and healing, enters your sign this month. Chiron calls on all of us, but particularly those of the Aries ilk, to outface our trauma. The root of survival comes from the Latin for “beyond.” In this transit, may you find the wholeness of living by retracing your steps through the forest of all that has conspired to break you. Notable Aries: Johann Sebastian Bach/March 31, 1685 TAURUS April 20 to May 20 A friend recently revealed that he appraises all relationships as one person reaching and the other settling. As you continue to work on creating and maintaining boundaries, may I gently suggest you put some thought and energy into your own personal standards? What are you willing to endure to be kept company and what are you willing to concede for comfort? Notable Taurus: Reggie Jackson/ May 18, 1946 GEMINI May 21 to June 20 You should never have to argue your own worth, Gemini, but you may need to gently remind those around you that you go to great lengths and should be justly rewarded. As Mercury, planet of communication, moves into Cancer, it highlights the area of your chart associated with capital. Communicate your value clearly and without defense. If you need more, ask for it. In the immortal words of Yo Gotti, “Respect ya hustle, get ya money, baby, win.” Notable Gemini: Nathan Hale/June 6, 1755

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Frankie Flemming located at 218 Whitehead Street, Unit 4, Key West, FL 33040 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. By: Frankie F Makeup, LLC Publish: July 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

be heard, at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider the following: ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO ELITE MEDICAL TRANSPORT INC. FOR THE OPERATION OF A CLASS A ALS AND BLS AMBULANCE TRANSPORT SERVICE AS WELL AS A CLASS B NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT SERVICE FOR INTER-FACILITY TRANSPORTS WITHIN MONROE COUNTY, FOR THE PERIOD JULY 22, 2021 THROUGH JULY 21, 2023. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearing or meetings, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made of the proceedings, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Please note that public participation in these meetings may be conducted via Communications Media Technology (“CMT”). The connection information for members of the public who wish to attend or participate in the Public Hearing(s) via a Zoom virtual platform will be posted on the Monroe County website at: http:// monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/ Citizens/Default.aspx. ADA Assistance: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this meeting, 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”. Live Closed Captioning is available at our web portal @ http://monroecountyfl. iqm2.com/Citizens/Default. aspx for meetings of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners. DATED at Key West, Florida, this 28th day of June, 2021. KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: July 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

THE REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLIC HEARING OR NOTICE TO CURRENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN THE EVENT OF A RENEWAL APPLICATION; INCREASING THE RENEWAL FEE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION IN THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Please note that public participation in these meetings may be conducted via Communications Media Technology (“CMT”). The connection information for members of the public who wish to attend or participate in the Public Hearing(s) via a Zoom virtual platform will be posted on the Monroe County website at @ http://monroecountyfl.iqm2. com/Citizens/Default.aspx. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in these proceedings, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30a.m.—5:00p.m., prior to the scheduled meetings; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call “711”. Live ClosedCaptioning is available via our web portal @ http://monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/Citizens/ Default.aspx for meetings of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners. Dated at Key West, Florida, this 2nd day of July, 2021. KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: July 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

BOTH CLASS A AND CLASS B APPLICANTS; REQUIRING BOTH CLASS A AND CLASS B APPLICANTS PROVIDE AN AUDIT OF THE APPLICANTS ANNUAL OPERATING STATISTICS; PROVIDING FOR A LIFE SAFETY INSPECTION OF THE BUSINESS LOCATION OF BOTH CLASS A AND CLASS B APPLICANTS PRIOR TO BEGINNING OPERATIONS; REQUIRING NOTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY OF ANY CHANGE TO THE BUSINESS LOCATION AND PROVIDING FOR CANCELLATION OF THE COPCN FOR FAILURE THEROF; REQUIRING MONROE COUNTY TO OBTAIN E-MAIL ADDRESSES FOR ALL EXISTING CERTIFICATE HOLDERS HOLDING CLASS A OR CLASS B CERTIFICATES IN MONROE COUNTY AS OF JULY 1, 2021 TO REQUEST E-MAIL ADDRESSES FOR NOTICE PURPOSES AND SETTING FORTH E-MAIL NOTICE AS THE PREFERRED DELIVERY METHOD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Please note that public participation in these meetings may be conducted via Communications Media Technology (“CMT”). The connection information for members of the public who wish to attend or participate in the Public Hearing(s) via a Zoom virtual platform will be posted on the Monroe County website at @ http:// monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/ Citizens/Default.aspx. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in these proceedings, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30a.m.—5:00p.m., prior to the scheduled meetings; if you are hearing or voiceimpaired, call “711”. Live Closed-Captioning is available via our web portal @ http:// monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/ Citizens/Default.aspx for meetings of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners. Dated at Key West, Florida, this 2nd day of July, 2021. KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: July 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

on July 21, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider the adoption of the following County Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA AMENDING SECTION 2-700(B) OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT MEMBERS OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (AHAC) BE APPOINTED BY RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Please note that public participation in these meetings may be conducted via Communications Media Technology (“CMT”). The connection information for members of the public who wish to attend or participate in the Public Hearing(s) via a Zoom virtual platform will be posted on the Monroe County website at @ http:// monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/ Citizens/Default.aspx. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in these proceedings, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30a.m.—5:00p.m., prior to the scheduled meetings; if you are hearing or voiceimpaired, call “711”. Live Closed-Captioning is available via our web portal @ http:// monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/ Citizens/Default.aspx for meetings of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners. Dated at Key West, Florida, this 21st day of June, 2021. KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: July 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead St., Key West, FL, 33040. This is an intestate estate. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. The fiduciary lawyer – client privilege in Florida Statutes Section 90.5021 applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. Any interested person on whom a copy of the Notice of Administration is served who challenges the validity of the will or codicils (if any), venue, or jurisdiction of the court is required to file any objection with the court in the manner provided in the Florida Probate Rules WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BY LAW, which is on or before the date that is three (3) months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on that person; any objection that challenges the validity of the will, the venue, or the jurisdiction of the court. The three (3) month time period may only be extended for estoppel based upon misstatement by the personal representative regarding the time period within which an objection must be filed. The time period may not be extended for any other reason, including affirmative representation, failure to disclose information, or misconduct by the personal representative or any other person. Unless sooner barred by section 733.212(3), all objections to the validity of a will (if any), venue, or the jurisdiction of the court must be filed no later than the earlier of the entry of an order of final discharge of the personal representative or one (1) year after service of the Notice of Administration. The persons who may be entitled to exempt property under Section 732.402, Florida Statutes, will be deemed to have waived their rights to claim that property as exempt property unless a petition for determination of exempt property is filed by such persons or on their behalf on or before the later of the date that is four (4) months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on such persons or the date that is forty (40) days after the date of termination of any proceedings involving the construction, admission to probate, or validity of the will or involving any other matter affecting any part of the exempt property; and That an election to take an elective share must be filed on or before the earlier of the date that is six (6) months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on the surviving spouse, or an attorney in fact or guardian of the property of the surviving spouse; or the date that is two (2) years after the date of the decedent’s death. That under certain circumstances, and by failing to contest the will (if any), the recipient of the Notice of Administration may be waiving his or her right to contest the validity of a trust or other writing incorporated by reference into a will. Personal Representative: AGUSTIN ARROYO P.O. Box 281 Brooksville, FL 34605 Attorney for Personal

Representative: ANDRE J. PATRONE, Esquire Florida Bar No. 348724 PATRONE, KEMP & BENTLEY, P.A. 12661 New Brittany Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33907 Telephone: (239) 278-1800 andre@apatronelaw.com debbie@apatronelaw.com JULIAN D. GONZALEZ, Esquire Florida Bar No. 1007967 PATRONE, KEMP & BENTLEY, P.A. 12661 New Brittany Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33907 Telephone: (239) 278-1800 julian@apatronelaw.com debbie@apatronelaw.com Publish: July 1 & 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Southernmost Arcades located at 1217 Washington St., Monroe County in the City of Key West, Florida 33040 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Key West, Florida this 5th day of July, 2021. By: Founding Ground Fathers Llc Publish: July 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Florida Keys Council of the Arts Notice of Upcoming Meetings The Florida Keys Council of the Arts will hold the following workshops, meeting and orientation via Communications Media Technology using a ZOOM webinar platform. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public input will be: Art Builds Community Grant Application Workshop #1 Tuesday, July 13th at 10:00 am via zoom Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 831 0937 4126 Passcode: 652092 Art Builds Community Grant Application Workshop #2 Monday, July 19th at 4:00 pm via zoom Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 859 1832 7875 Passcode: 033512 Board of Directors Retreat Workshop Thursday, July 22nd at 9:00 am via zoom Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 826 2416 3454 Passcode: 953851 Art in Public Places Committee Meeting Monday, July 26th at 4:00 pm via zoom Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 858 5647 9095 Passcode: 474199 Board Advisors Orientation Tuesday, August 3rd at 3:00 pm via zoom Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 825 7545 6924 Passcode: 954287 JOIN ZOOM via the Zoom app and use each meeting ID and password listed. Meetings are open to the public, and all are invited to attend. Questions, or to RSVP, please email Liz Young at director@ keysarts.com Publish: July 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at 1:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the item may

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT OF COUNTY ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on July 21, 2021, at 1:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider the amendment of the following County Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 11-173 OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE; REQUIRING BOTH CLASS A AND CLASS B APPLICANTS PROVIDE AN E-MAIL ADDRESS, PROVIDING FOR NOTICE FROM THE COUNTY TO BE DELIVERED BY E-MAIL AND REQUIRING THAT THE E-MAIL ADDRESS BE KEPT CURRENT BY THE APPLICANT FOR BOTH CLASS A AND CLASS B APPLICATIONS; INCREASING THE NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE FOR

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that

IN THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-136-K IN RE: ESTATE OF CECILIA M. BARCELO, Deceased. The administration of the estate of CECILIA M. BARCELO, deceased, File Number 21-CP136-K, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County,

IN THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-136-K IN RE: ESTATE OF CECILIA M. BARCELO, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of CECILIA M. BARCELO, deceased, whose date of death was April 8, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 21-CP-136-K; the address of which is 500 Whitehead St., Key West, FL 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CREDITOR 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: JULY 1, 2021. Personal Representative: AGUSTIN ARROYO P.O. Box 281 Brooksville, FL 34605 Attorney for Personal Representative: ANDRE J. PATRONE, Esquire Florida Bar No. 348724 PATRONE, KEMP & BENTLEY, P.A. 12661 New Brittany Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33907 Telephone: (239) 278-1800 andre@apatronelaw.com debbie@apatronelaw.com JULIAN D. GONZALEZ, Esquire Florida Bar No. 1007967 PATRONE, KEMP & BENTLEY, P.A. 12661 New Brittany Blvd.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES Fort Myers, FL 33907 Telephone: (239) 278-1800 julian@apatronelaw.com debbie@apatronelaw.com Publish: July 1 & 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 20-CP-000091-P JUDGE GARCIA IN RE: ESTATE OF GARY JOSEPH LUSTIC, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of GARY JOSEPH LUSTIC, deceased, whose date of death was June 12, 2020, and whose Social Security Number is ***-**-2841, 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 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: July 1, 2021. Personal Representative: Jennifer Lustic 7 Sunset Drive, Unit 1 Key Largo, FL 33040 Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven K. Schwartz, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 187976 STEVEN K. SCHWARTZ, P.A. 20801 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 506 Aventura, FL 33180-1400 Telephone: 305-936-8844 Ext 106 Telefax: 305-936-1804 E-mail: Steve@ stevenkschwartzpa.com Publish: July 1 & 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 19-CP-000143-P IN RE: ESTATE OF SHARON M. PLEZIA, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Sharon M. Plezia, deceased, whose date of death was October 8, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation

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Key, 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 who have 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 the 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) YEAR OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is July 1, 2021. Personal Representative: Scott Cycan 56473 Jewell Rd. Shelby Township, MI 48315 Attorney for Personal Representative: David Hutchison, Esq. Florida Bar No. 997420 Hutchison & Tubiana, PLLC P.O. Box 371262 Key Largo, Florida 33037 Tel: (305) 451-0013 Fax: (305) 451-0024 info@floridakeyslegal.com Publish: July 1 & 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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: July 1, 2021. Personal Representative: Ian A. Laux 420 Thumper Thoroughfare Key Largo, FL 33037 Attorney for Personal Representative: Anthony A. Velardi, Esq. Florida Bar No. 113917 Patricia Gessel, Esq. Florida Bar No. 84328 Patricia Gessel, PL 99530 Overseas Hwy., Suite 2 Key Largo, FL 33037 Tel: (305) 453-5277 Fax: (305) 453-4985 E-Mail: anthony@keylargolaw. com & alonso.at12@aol.com Publish: July 1 & 8, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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COUNT(S) III AND IV Notice is hereby given that on August 2, 2021 at 11:00AM, at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest: Unit 5711, Week 42, Annual Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”). (Contract No.: 2-20765) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. The sale is being held pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on April 29, 2021, in Civil Case No. 20-CA-000071-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida. WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 28TH day of May, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: July 8 & 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: PROBATE FILE NO.: 21-CP-000056-P IN RE: ESTATE OF LYNNEA M. LAUX A/K/A LYNNEA MARIE LAUX, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of LYNNEA M. LAUX A/K/A LLYNNEA MARIE LAUX, 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 Hwy., Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-51-M DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF JEAN W. GOFF Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Jean W. Goff, deceased, whose date of death was May 23, 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: July 8, 2021. Personal Representative: Christopher W. Goff 3405 Channel Side DR SW Supply, North Carolina 284622192 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-000065-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM F. WILLSON, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of WILLIAM F. WILLSON, deceased, whose date of death was May 3, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, 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 the first publication of this notice is July 8, 2021. Personal Representative: PETER WILLSON 501 Chamberlain Lane Oakville, CA-ON L6J6A2 Attorney for Personal Representative: DAN P. HELLER, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 472220 HELLER ESPENKOTTER, PLLC 2701 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Suite 301 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Telephone: (305) 777-3765 Fax: (786) 749-5296 E-Mail: probate@ hellerlawgroup.com Secondary: dan@ hellerlawgroup.com Publish: July 8 & 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 20-CA-000071-K DIVISION: CIVIL JUDGE MARK WILSON Windward Pointe II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Plaintiff, vs. The Estate of Maria Castillo, et al. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE AS TO

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 20-CA-000084-K DIVISION: CIVIL JUDGE TIMOTHY KOENIG Windward Pointe II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Plaintiff, vs. Byron L. Patterson, et al. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE AS TO COUNT(S) I Notice is hereby given that on August 2, 2021 at 11:00AM, at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest: Unit 5613, Week 43, Odd Year Biennial Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”). (Contract No.: 2-19086) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. The sale is being held pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on April 29, 2021, in Civil Case No. 20-CA-000084-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida. WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 28TH day of May, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

LEGAL NOTICES MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: July 8 & 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 20-CA-000155-K DIVISION: CIVIL JUDGE TIMOTHY KOENIG Windward Pointe II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Plaintiff, vs. Devin Richard Schaer AKA Devin Schaer, et al. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE AS TO COUNT(S) I Notice is hereby given that on August 2, 2021 at 11:00AM, at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest: Unit 5613, Week 42, Odd Year Biennial Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”). (Contract No.: 2-20759) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. The sale is being held pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on April 29, 2021, in Civil Case No. 20-CA-000155-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida. WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 28TH day of May, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: July 8 & 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 20-CA-000084-K DIVISION: CIVIL JUDGE TIMOTHY KOENIG Windward Pointe II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Plaintiff, vs. Byron L. Patterson, et al. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE AS TO COUNT(S) II Notice is hereby given that on August 2, 2021 at 11:00AM, at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest: Unit 5714, Week 17, Odd Year Biennial Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records

LEGAL NOTICES Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”). (Contract No.: 2-20934) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. The sale is being held pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on May 26, 2021, in Civil Case No. 20-CA-000084-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida. WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 9TH day of June, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: July 8 & 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 20-CA-000597-K DIVISION: CIVIL JUDGE BONNIE J. HELMS Beach House Condominium Association of Key West, Inc., a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of Florida Plaintiff, vs. Cornelius Cordner Clarke, et al. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE AS TO COUNT(S) I Notice is hereby given that on August 2, 2021 at 11:00AM, at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest: Unit C34, Week 4, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”). (Contract No.: 3-7760) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. The sale is being held pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on April 29, 2021, in Civil Case No. 20-CA-000597-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida. WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 28TH day of May, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: July 8 & 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 20-CA-000545-K DIVISION: CIVIL JUDGE MARK WILSON Beach House Condominium Association of Key West, Inc.,

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a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of Florida Plaintiff, vs. Kevin Michael Westerkamp, et al. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE AS TO COUNT(S) I Notice is hereby given that on August 2, 2021 at 11:00AM, at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest: Unit B14, Week 3, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”). (Contract No.: 3-7693) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. The sale is being held pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on April 29, 2021, in Civil Case No. 20-CA-000545-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida. WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 28TH day of May, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: July 8 & 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida. WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 9TH day of June, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: July 8 & 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

Unit 234, Week 32, Sunset Harbor Resort, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1376, Page 1093, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”). (Contract No.: 1-20566) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. The sale is being held pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on May 26, 2021, in Civil Case No. 20-CA-000081-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida. WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 1ST day of July, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: July 8 & 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 20-CA-000571-K DIVISION: CIVIL JUDGE TIMOTHY KOENIG Sunset Harbor Resort Condominium Association, Inc., a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of Florida Plaintiff, vs. Robert Vaughn Gibbs, et al. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE AS TO COUNT(S) III Notice is hereby given that on August 2, 2021 at 11:00AM, at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest: Unit 514, Week 8, Sunset Harbor Resort, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1376, Page 1093, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”). (Contract No.: 1-10180) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. The sale is being held pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on May 26, 2021, in Civil Case No. 20-CA-000571-K, pending in

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 20-CA-000545-K DIVISION: CIVIL JUDGE MARK WILSON Beach House Condominium Association of Key West, Inc., a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of Florida Plaintiff, vs. Kevin Michael Westerkamp, et al. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE AS TO COUNT(S) II Notice is hereby given that on August 2, 2021 at 11:00AM, at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest: Unit B21, Week 46, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”). (Contract No.: 3-8503) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. The sale is being held pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on May 26, 2021, in Civil Case No. 20-CA-000545-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida. WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 1ST day of July, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: July 8 & 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 20-CA-000081-K DIVISION: CIVIL JUDGE MARK WILSON Sunset Harbor Development Partnership, a Florida general partnership Plaintiff, vs. The Estate of Mary Ita Constantine, et al. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE AS TO COUNT(S) I Notice is hereby given that on August 2, 2021 at 11:00AM, at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest:

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2020-CA-545-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will on the 2ND day of August 2021 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Unit C23, Week 22, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”). Pursuant to IN REM SUMMARY FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AS TO COUNT(S) VI entered in a case pending in said Court, the 10TH day of June 2021 Style of which is: BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA Plaintiff VS. KEVIN MICHAEL WESTERKAMP, et al. Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2020-CA545-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 1ST day of July, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming as interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim

LEGAL NOTICES within 60 days after the sale. Publish: July 8 & 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 20-CA-000545-K DIVISION: CIVIL JUDGE MARK WILSON Beach House Condominium Association of Key West, Inc., a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of Florida Plaintiff, vs. Kevin Michael Westerkamp, et al. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE AS TO COUNT(S) IV Notice is hereby given that on August 2, 2021 at 11:00AM, at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest: Unit E21, Week 30, Beach House Condominium, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”). (Contract No.: 3-5886) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. The sale is being held pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on June 24, 2021, in Civil Case No. 20-CA-000545-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida. WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 1ST day of July, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: July 8 & 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 20-CA-000571-K DIVISION: CIVIL JUDGE TIMOTHY KOENIG Sunset Harbor Resort Condominium Association, Inc., a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of Florida Plaintiff, vs. Robert Vaughn Gibbs, et al. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE AS TO COUNT(S) II Notice is hereby given that on August 2, 2021 at 11:00AM, at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest: Unit 521, Week 36, Sunset Harbor Resort, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1376, Page 1093, Public

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Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”). (Contract No.: 1-6280) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. The sale is being held pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on June 24, 2021, in Civil Case No. 20-CA-000571-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida. WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 1ST day of July, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: July 8 & 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

ALL YEARS! Junk or Used. Cars - Vans - TrucksRunning or Not. $CASH$ 305-332-0483

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2020-CA-244-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will on the 2ND day of August 2021 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Unit F13, Week 37, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”). Pursuant to IN REM SUMMARY FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AS TO COUNT(S) I entered in a case pending in said Court, the 14TH day of June 2021 Style of which is: BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA Plaintiff VS. THE ESTATE OF FRED JOHN TOWLES, et al. Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2020-CA244-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 2ND day of July, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming as interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Publish: July 8 & 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

AUTOS FOR SALE 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport, Silver, 90,000 miles, runs great, cold A/C. Located in Marathon. $2,300 OBO 305-417-0871 SOLD IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!! Place your Car For Sale ad here. Only $25.00/ week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today and Sell Your Car!!

The Cabana Club, an 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

BOATS FOR SALE 1999 World Cat 27' with twin 175 Suzuki motors. Runs good. Dual stations. Located on Duck Key. $40,000 OBO 305-481-1316 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! 1993 Hewes Redfish 18' - 115 hp - newly rewired Yamaha 2-stroke, Lowrance HDS8 Chart Plotter, Minn Kota remote trolling motor and Trailer. Located in Marathon. $14,000 OBO 970-331-4511 SOLD IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!!

BOAT SLIP FOR SALE Indoor / Dry Boat Storage Rack / 155 Wind Code The Boat House Marina Condo - Marathon, FL. 36.5L X 12.7W X 16.2H Max Boat Size. $225K / FSBO/ No Realtors / Avail. Now. RGC2RGC@ yahoo.com (M) 412-848-1272

EMPLOYMENT NOW HIRING TOP PAY & BENEFITS Experienced Electricians & Low Voltage Techs E m a i l : c h e c k @ checkelectricllc.com Call: 305-292-3369 Jill of All Trades hiring PT cleaners Key Largo thru Islamorada. Great pay + bonus for weekends! Please message/call Sheri 786.649.9337

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Charter Captain/Mate Busy fishing charter business in Marathon looking for experienced fishing Captain/Mate. Busy boats and location. Offshore, Inshore, Reef/Wreck. Also part-time Boat Cleaner needed for afternoons. Send text or call 305-481-3259 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. 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 305-289-2070 or email resume to neil@allkeysdiesel. com . Drug Free and valid Drivers License a must. 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 or call 305-852-8000

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

PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches. Call 305-743-4578

LOT FOR SALE 100' x 100' - Venetian Shores, MM 86, Snake Creek Bridge views. Asking $1.3 Million. Call 561-579-8399

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! The Marathon Yacht Club is looking to hire a Fulltime and Part-time Office Assistant. Computer and people skills required. Accounting/Bookkeeping experience desired. Please call for an interview appointment 843-696-5217 HIRED IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!! Help Wanted-Lawn M a i n t e n a n c e Drug-Free, Apply in Person at Dot Palm 5200 Overseas Hwy, Marathon FL 33050 305-7433090 HIRED IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!!

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HOUSING FOR RENT 1 Person Small Efficiency for rent in Key Largo. No Pets. F/L/S $850.00/ month includes water & electric. 954-214-4970 Place your Housing For Rent ad here. Only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today! 2 BR / 1 BA Unfurnished home available in Marathon. Long term. $2,200.00/month First/Last 305-417-0346 RENTED IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK!! MM96 Buttonwood Bay 2BR/2.5BA furn. townhome. $2750/mo F/L/S app fee $60. No pets/smoking. Tropic Homes year lease. Debbie Taylor 305-394-9787 RENTED IN LESS THAN 2 WEEKS!!

HOUSING FOR SALE 3 Market Rate Units + RV for sale in Marathon. 1.5 acres waterfront w/ potential dockage. Potential redevelopment for 10 additional market rate units. MM 54. $1.9 million 305-928-9057

Place your Lot For Sale ad here. Only $25.00/ week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today and Sell Your Lot!!

LOTS WANTED Lots needed for speck homes, with or without building rites. We are willing to do the work for you! No realtors please. 305-240-9882 info@lps-contracting.com

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Busy, established Marathon bar/restaurant seeking qualified, hard working people to fill the following positions:

Line Cook, Dishwasher, Server, Bartender, Busser, Runner, & Host Please inquire to marathonalehouse@gmail.com or text or call 609-408-0400

OFFICE SPACE Beautiful Office Space available for rent now on US1 in Tavernier @MM92. Call 3 0 5 - 3 9 4 - 0 5 3 0 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 Place your Office Space For Rent ad here. Only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today! today and Sell Your Stuff!!

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

NOW HIRING: Houseman OR Housekeeper

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

Great pay, benefits and tips! Stop in to fill out an application at: Alexander's Guesthouse 1118 Fleming Street, Key West 10am-7pm

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

Busy Key Largo Dive Center has immediate openings for

BOAT CAPTAINS $1,500 SIGNING BONUS

Experience Required. Paid per trip plus tips & sales commission. Send resume to resumes@rainbowreef.com

Our award winning resort is

currently hiring for the following hourly positions:

ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR

Previous hotel experience required.

EVENING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 3 pm – 11 pm

NOW HIRING: Housekeeping Room Attendants – wages vary Cooks – wages vary

***Sign on bonus of $500 after 30 days of full-time employment & an additional $500 after 90 days Please apply online for our positions: islabellabeachresort.oasisrecruit.com or call # 786 638-8046 and ask for Human Resources 1 Knight’s Key Blvd (MM 47) Marathon, FL 33050

EOE • M/F/Vet/Disability

ROOM ATTENDANTS

$500 Bonus after 90 days.

Great Pay, Health & Travel Benefits. Apply in person at:

Courtyard Marriott Marathon, 2146 Overseas Hwy, Marathon FL 33050 or email resume to jtyson@shanercorp.com • 305-289-2100

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

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305.743.0844 SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED!

CES KEY WEST & MARATHON

Monroe County School District

Is hiring for all FULL-TIME positions:

Warehouse / Driver Counter Sales Branch and Operation Managers with Electrical/Distribution Experience

To apply please contact us or email resume to: CES Key West Ph. (305) 783-5135 Em. Keywest0628@Cityelectricsupply.Com CES Marathon Ph. (786) 652-2542 Em. Marathon0542@Cityelectricsupply.Com

BE A PART OF KEYS HISTORY Pigeon Key Foundation seeks part time historic tour guide. Upbeat, friendly and confident professional with ability to multi task and work outdoors in all seasons. Pigeon Key is a drug free work place. Please complete application at pigeonkey.net or email chris@pigeonkey.net.

SEEKING SECURITY GUARDS IN MARATHON Ralons Security 786-615-5522

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN Location: Middle Keys – Lower Keys

Join the winning Technical Services Dept team at the FKAA for future growth opportunities and an excellent working environment

MUST HAVE an active Journeyman Electrician License. Duties: Install, inspect, test, repair, and maintain all new and existing generators, motors, transformers, motor controllers, and associated equipment throughout our system, with base location in the middle keys. Minimum qualifications: Journeyman’s License, emphasis on electronics, industrial electrical, pneumatics, controls, building automation, fire alarm and HVAC systems, load calculations, conduit requirements, thorough knowledge of NEC requirements, minimum 6 yrs experience. Must be able to operate and use computers with various software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite. Must have a valid Florida driver’s license. Must be able to communicate and comprehend the English language. $55,876. - $88,506. DOQ On-line app: http://www.fkaa.com/employment.htm Deadline: Open until filled. EEO, VPE, ADA

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

NOW HIRING:

Apply in Person, Start Today! Courtyard Marriott Marathon 2146 Overseas Hwy • 305-289-2100

Lic# B1500167

Hosts Waitstaff Bartenders Bar Backs Bussers Line Cooks Dishwashers

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

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

FT & PT avail. $16-$18/hr Must have D License

NOW HIRING:

Salary $17.15 – $24.15/hour Key West, Sugarloaf, Marathon and Upper Keys (4 work locations)

TEMPORARY MARINE PUMPOUT WORKER  KEY WEST 40 hours per week • $27.00 per hour Monroe County BOCC is seeking an applicant with a dynamic personality and who is quick to adapt, a competent multi-tasker, and can communicate effectively for a new temporary position. Primary function is to assist marine captains with pump-out services for anchored vessels. Qualifications: Florida driver’s license, fluent in English (Spanish fluency helpful), and 1 to 2 years boating experience (USCG Captain’s License helpful). Must be able to swim. To apply, please contact Monroe County HR at: Careers@monroecounty-fl.gov. APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT: WWW.MONROECOUNTY-FL.GOV. 305-292-4557. Veteran’s Preference Available; E.O.E

CoCo’s General Store

NOW HIRING: Full-time & Part-time Deli and/or Retail Sales. Must be available on weekends. Apply in person at 50 Coco Plum Drive, Marathon 305-743-7743

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CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH Full-Time Position D’Asign Source is seeking the following professionals. Overtime and benefits are available. For full details & additional openings, please visit DAsignSource.com/careers

CITY CLERK Serves as City Clerk for the City and Commission. Maintains city records. Supervises City elections. Coordinates activities of commission, committees, and citizens. Provides financial services including monthly financial statements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and audit support. Coordinates annual budget process. Provides Risk Management and Human Resources services for city. Provides support to other city departments. Reports to and works closely with City Administrator to support daily operations.

Landscape Designer

Architect Lead AV Technician Finish Carpenter Interior Designer Landscape Designer Draftsperson Warehouse & Delivery Associate

Shell World Key Largo, seeking engaging, dependable, experienced person(s) to work with the team at Mile Marker 97.5, Full-time and part-time opportunities available, some weekend and evening hours. Opportunities for advancement, great benefits, competitive salary and flexible hours. Please stop by and fill out application or Fax resume to 305-852-9639.

$58,000 minimum, DOQ AnSalary: outdoor design specialist that works well Medical, with clients— Benefits include: Dental, and Life Insurance; Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and producing selections, and Holidays;designs, and Retirement processing sales.

Qualifications: Business-related Associates Degree; Experience working in government at a responsible level; knowledge of Microsoft Office and Quickbooks; familiar with use of internet; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Lead AV Technician ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with commission, staff, and public. Requires a high degree of initiative and independent judgment. AV and Home Automation

installations. ofatelectrical/ ApplicationKnowledge form can be found www.keycolonybeach.net; see “City Government” electronic components. then “Forms” Equal Opportunity Employer

Warehouse & and Delivery Crew Submit resume application by mail or in person to: Must have reliable transportation, be City of Key Colony Beach City Hall on time and organized. Must have a 600 West Ocean Drive & 7th St. validP.O. driver’s license. CDL a plus. Box 510141 Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 Attn: City Administrator Or email to cityadministrator@keycolonybeach.net

CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH Full-Time Position

ASSISTANT CITY CLERK Duties include but are not limited to: bookkeeping: includes accounts payable, multiple bank reconciliations, deposit coding, payroll processing including funding federal deposits and filing quarterly reports, credit card reconciliations, petty cash disbursements and reconciliations. Process rental applications, schedule safety inspections and issue business tax licenses. Administer property manager certification course and issue certifications. Attend committee meetings and record and transcribe minutes of proceedings. Provide staff support to code enforcement and law enforcement officers. Respond to public questions and requests. Salary: $51,000 minimum, DOQ

Part time & Full time Opportunities! Bell Staff-Relief Concierge Engineer General Maintenance

Valet Parking Attendant Front Desk Agent Housekeeping Room Attendant Laundry Attendant Line Cooks Food Runner/Barback Sunset Pier Server Reservations Agent Relief Night Security LMT, Nail Tech, Esthetician Sign on Bonus Offered!

Apply online at: www.noblehousehotels.com/careers Apply in person at: Zero Duval St.

Great pay, amazing benefits, & an awesome team! Ocean Key Resort and Spa is EOE.

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

Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Drivers Applicants must apply in person to be considered. 4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance; Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays; and Retirement

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

Qualifications: Business-related Associates Degree; requires high level of financial/accounting skills; must be proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; excellent customer service skills; ability to multi-task, ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; requires a high degree of initiative and independent judgment; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with commission, staff, and public. Application form can be found at www.keycolonybeach.net; see “City Government” then “Forms” Equal Opportunity Employer Submit resume and application by mail or in person to: City of Key Colony Beach City Hall 600 West Ocean Drive & 7th St. P.O. Box 510141 Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 Attn: City Administrator Or email to cityadministrator@keycolonybeach.net

PT CASHIER PT DOCKHAND Apply in person Pancho’s Fuel 1280 Oceanview Avenue, Marathon

305-743-2281

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NOW HIRING BOGIE & BACALL'S SEA SENOR Restaurant Host Servers Bartender Food Runner

Restaurant General Managers

KITCHEN TEAM Pastry Chef Chief Steward Overnight Cook Fine Dining Chef Restaurant Chef

HOUSEKEEPING TEAM

Day & Overnight Houseman Room Attendant Public Area Attendant AM & PM Supervisors

OPERATIONS TEAM

Bellman Watersports Reservations/Front Desk Agents AM & PM Shifts Available Apply At: www.bungalowskeylargo.com/ careers

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

Dolphin Research Center is Hiring! IT Technical Specialist (Part Time, Permanent)

Accounting Manager (Full-Time/Permanent)

Visual Communications Staff (Full-Time/Permanent)

Human Resources Assistant (Part-Time/Permanent)

Guest Services Staff

(Full-Time/Part-Time, Temporary/Permanent)

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 & resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org EOE

Bungalows Key Largo is an EOE

THEME: SUMMER OLYMPICS

The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. a division of

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

IS HIRING! KEY LARGO

Behavioral Health Counselor Substance Abuse Counselor (PT)

KEY WEST

Behavioral Health Therapist (Children) Peer Support Specialist Crisis Counselor Case Manager (Adult, Forensic) 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 Care Coordinator

Maintenance Specialist Housekeeper Engagement Specialist (Suicide Prevention) Behavioral Health Therapist (Children) RNs and LPNs (3 shifts) (PT/FT & per diem) Advocate (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.

COMPETITIVE PAY! EXCEPTIONAL 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.

ACROSS 1. Welsh dog breed 6. With juice, or au ____ 9. Pirate’s yes, pl. 13. What a subordinate does 14. Cigarette residue 15. Chimney cleaner 16. Coffin holders 17. “Sheep be true! ___-ramewe!” 18. Poisonous Christmas berry 19. *First U.S. city to host Summer Olympics 21. *Swimmer with most Olympic medals 23. Part of a min. 24. *Field hockey’s stick and ball, e.g. 25. Gayle King’s network 28. Capital of Latvia 30. *Canoeing: slalom and ____ 35. Rhine tributary 37. Building annexes 39. A in AV 40. Three-ply cookie 41. *Madison cycling, e.g. 43. *Light ball tap, in volleyball or tennis 44. What hoarders do 46. Not happening (2 words) 47. Half-rotten 48. *Martial art debuting in Olympics in 2021 50. Make a plaintive cry 52. Short for although 53. Luau instruments 55. Street in Paris 57. *____ horse in gymnastics 60. *One of pentathlon events 64. Kentucky Derby drink 65. Rock in a glass 67. Small Asian ungulate 68. Spy’s cover 69. Not a win nor a loss 70. Run off to marry 71. Pat dry 72. Eastern Standard Time 73. Between shampoo and repeat

DOWN 1. Corn units 2. Final notice? 3. Rod attachment 4. Greek sandwiches 5. Federal Reserve in relation to U.S. currency 6. *Boxing moves 7. *All-time Olympic record holder in medal count 8. Popular fitness magazine 9. Military no-show 10. Crowd-sourced review platform 11. Mature elvers 12. I do this with my little eye 15. Tibetan mountaineer 20. Slipperier 22. ____-been 24. London’s Tyburn Tree, e.g. 25. Kick the bucket 26. Thailand’s neighbor 27. Give sheep a haircut 29. A valley in Scotland 31. “Ant-Man” leading actor 32. Dostoevsky’s “The ____” 33. Beethoven’s famous symphony 34. *2021 Olympic host 36. Civil Rights icon 38. Long adventure story 42. ____ welcome! 45. Tree cutters’ leftovers 49. ____ out, as in victory 51. One suffering from tuberculosis 54. Chosen few 56. Food safety threat 57. *Threat to muscles 58. Mixture 59. Source of protein 60. Pedal pushers 61. Golf club 62. Midday slumbers 63. High school club 64. #6 Down, sing. 66. Post-Soviet Union union

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Residential, Commercial & Marine Ice Machine - Sales - Service Phone: (305) 743-5288

Fax: (305) 743-6887

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SOLAR DONE RIGHT!

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Barbara Sanchez

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We Also Repair & Replace Patio Door Screens

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When It Rains It Pours! Need 7” Gutters? We have 6” & 7” Seamless • Copper Specialists

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

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841 W Ocean Dr. - Key Colony Beach

4 Bedrooms - 3 Full & 1 Half Bathroom - 3,788 SF Main Bonus: 1,377 sf 1 Bedroom & 1 Full Bath In-Law Apartment - 4+ Car Garage Gated Oceanfront Estate - Gorgeous Sandy Beach - Infinity Pool $7,900,000

CALL ME SO I CAN ADD YOU TO MY LIST OF RECENTLY SOLD PROPERTIES OVER $54 MILLION SOLD IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS!

101 E Ocean Dr. #201, Key Colony Beach $1,350,000 • Buyers

1140 Bulevar De Palmas, Marathon $2,200,000 • Sellers

180 - 200 12th St, Key Colony Beach $2,275,000 • Sellers

96 Avenue C #6, Coco Plum $775,000 • Sellers

731 9th St, Key Colony Beach $825,000 • Sellers

351 5th St, Key Colony Beach $1,150,000 • Buyers & Sellers

807 Corte Del Sol, Marathon $1,300,000 • Sellers

755 W Ocean Dr. #7, Key Colony Beach $380,000 • Buyers & Sellers

799 W Ocean Dr #204, Key Colony Beach $685,000 • Sellers

581 E Ocean Dr. #8, Key Colony Beach $562,500 • Buyers

821 W Ocean Dr. #6, Key Colony Beach $845,000 • Sellers

2143 Yellowtail Dr, Marathon $977,500 • Sellers

699 89th St, Marathon $780,375 • Sellers

340 - 350 E Ocean Dr, Key Colony Beach $845,000 • Sellers

12411 Overseas Hwy, Marathon $63,000 • Buyers

320 9th St, Key Colony Beach $895,000 • Pending • Buyers & Sellers

790 10th St, Key Colony Beach $1,100,000 • Sellers

481 11th St, Key Colony Beach $1,400,000 • PENDING

755 W. Ocean Dr. #3, Key Colony Beach $375,000 • Buyers & Sellers

175 13th St, Key Colony Beach $1,550,000 • Sellers

116 Sunrise Isle, Marathon $1,800,000 • PENDING

IF IT IS TIME TO BUY OR SELL CALL KAREN RASPE 3 0 5 - 3 9 3 - 9 0 1 0 • karenraspe@bellsouth.net • www.KarenRaspe.com ©2019 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.® Equal Housing Opportunity.