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FIERY EXCHANGE OVER EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS PROPOSAL Discouraging outside conversations over quasi-judicial matters shut down JIM McCARTHY

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ith the oath of office administered by Village Clerk Kelly Toth, new Islamorada Village Manager Greg Oravec proceeded to his seat next to the council — ready for his first meeting on July 1.

A tense exchange ensued not long New Islamorada manager Greg Oravec takes the oath of office from Village Clerk afterward among members of the Kelly Toth. JIM McCARTHY/Keys Weekly dais and residents in the gallery over a proposal that looked to discourage July 1 inside the Founders Park Com- was a ‘Bubba deal’ or a backroom discussion of quasi-judicial matters deal.” munity Center over an amendment outside a public hearing.

During meetings, council memthat looked to prohibit oral comA proposal altering the way bers publicly disclose the commustakeholders and those interested in munications with a council member nications they have with people or on a quasi-judicial matter. Further, quasi-judicial matters communicate parties before each quasi-judicial any communications on such matwith council members outside of a matter is brought forth. While it hearing was ultimately shut down by ters would require a submission in removes presumption of prejudice, writing at least two days in advance three council members. of the hearing. Gregg, an attorney of Gregg said, it does not have an “efAt the request of Councilman fect on the constitutional rights of 37 years, explained that the objecMark Gregg a few months before, somebody who claims they were tive was to avoid a legal problem a memorandum was provided to violated because they weren’t parand an ethical problem when discouncil members by the village atcussing such matters outside a hear- ticipating in a one-on-one conversatorney that delved into a court case tion that they had no knowledge of, ing. Gregg read a statement from related to quasi-judicial procedures, they had no opportunity to listen or the Jennings case handed down by known as “Jennings Rule.” It stems participate.” the third district court of appeal. from the case Jennings vs. Miami“It’s so simple for us to just tell “Ex parte communications are Dade, which brought the proposisomeone you’re not declined access inherently improper and are an tion that elected officials shouldn’t to council. If you have something anathema to quasi-judicial proceeddiscuss matters like zoning changes you want to share with us you think ings. Quasi-judicial officers should outside a public hearing. might help us in our decision or avoid all such contacts where they A section of current village code influence us, just send it in writing,” are identifiable,” he read. “Those pertaining to quasi-judicial procehe said. conversations irrevocably are taintdures outlines means of ex parte Two council members and a ed, so as to make an ultimate judgcommunications, which can include number of public speakers took ment of the agency unfair, either written, oral or graphic communiissue with the proposal. Councilman as to an innocent party or public cation with a councilmember that Henry Rosenthal said the village has interest that agency was obligated may relate to or could influence an operated the same way with quasito project.” application. It also includes visiting judicial matters for 20 years without “It’s wrong and unfair to do it,” the site of the application, receivproblem. He said the village is abidhe continued. “I’m just asking the ing expert opinions or independent ing by state statute and the Jennings council to raise the bar a little bit. investigations by councilmembers.

Rule.

It’s my desire to protect the village Direction by the council to bring “To have somebody meet with council and the village government forth a proposed ordinance durme and speak to me with the idea and village in general from a lawsuit ing an April 29 meeting resulted in that I may be writing this down, with arising from someone saying there tense back-and-forth discussions on

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their approval, and then it becomes public knowledge, I can’t concede that. I just can’t,” he said. “What you say cannot be used against you. What you’re saying right now, yes, it can be used against you. I want to talk to everybody in this town and I want to have the privilege of knowing they’re protected with what they say.”

Mayor Buddy Pinder said when a property changes zoning, it’s publicly advertised. Opponents have the right to speak. Village Attorney Roget Bryan said the case and what Gregg is speaking to targets communication, regardless of the side, which happens outside of quasi-judicial hearing.

“I know there’s been a lot of stuff in this village … there’s not been transparency. I feel if we can’t talk to people about this, my whole thing is transparency. Let’s let everyone know what we’re doing,” Pinder said. “If someone wants to talk to us about it either way, for or against, we can’t do it. And we have to tell them they have to put in writing. The theory is if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.”

Councilman David Webb said the proposal tries to make it easier to be transparent and accurate.

“If you’re at (a restaurant) having a two-hour lunch with a developer who has a big project and you fade in and out of conversation, and talking about fishing half the time and the project half the time, there’s no way you’re going to be able to comply with the law and document what he said and you Mayor Buddy Pinder and Councilman said,” Webb said. “If someone Mark Gregg converse before the July 1 was opposed to that, and they meeting inside Founders Park Community happened to have seen you at Center. JIM McCARTHY/Keys Weekly (the restaurant), and that issue comes before the council … if the prejudice wasn’t cured in the way Mark wants to do, there could be a lawsuit.”

Capt. Ed Davidson said there are flaws in the proposal as it “does not address the underlying problem.” He said the simple cure would be a policy to immediately post applications, such as rezoning, that enter quasi-judicial hearings for public viewing once staff complete their initial work.

“All you gotta do is have a policy to post a forthcoming application as soon as it’s ready for review,” he said. “Then the public has all kinds of advance notice, and they can participate in negotiations over time, which they have no opportunity to do now. And that solves your real problem.”

Davidson acknowledged to council members that they only need to disclose that the conversation happened and with a brief summary, not full disclosure of the contents and substance.

There were moments of heated discussion between Pinder and Webb, as well as from the public to council members.

“I know things are very emotional, but if you see us as your enemy, I don’t know what to say,” Webb said. “I’m stunned we’re drawing conclusions that it’s cutting communication on quasi-judicial issues.”

Former councilwoman Cheryl Meads said the village attorney never asked her to disclose the content of a conversation over quasi-judicial matters.

“Sometimes I over-disclosed who I spoke to, but he never in all those years in all those quasi (matters) never once asked any of us to talk about the nature of the discussion,” said Meads, who’s also a member of the Islamorada Community Alliance. Several members from the new group spoke, including Davidson, John Kocol and Sue Miller.

Pinder made a motion to leave current ex parte communication procedures related to quasi-judicial proceedings in place. That passed with support from Rosenthal and councilman Pete Bacheler.

Webb and Gregg voted against Pinder’s motion.

Indian Key boat ramp remains closed to the public. DAVID GROSS/ Keys Weekly

RAMP REMAINS CLOSED Repair work at boat launch could last until end of the year JIM McCARTHY

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boat ramp visitors and locals once used at the Fills is still closed due to damage sustained earlier in the year. Repair work could last through the end of the year before reopening to boaters.

With allotted parking and stiff fines, the scenes of cars packing onto every inch of open space, the crowds of people packing along the shoreline and chaos are no longer witnessed at the Fills. At Indian Key boat ramp, activity at the boat launch came to halt in February when a contractor placed equipment into the water and disturbed the hard pack surface at the entrance.

An evaluation by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection found that restoration must be complete before the area reopens to the public.

“The restoration is the responsibility of the contractor that created the damage,” reads a village statement. “The contractor is working with an environmental consulting group to create the necessary restoration plan.”

The plan now requires approval and permitting from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and will also require permitting with the Army Corps of Engineers and authorization through the National Marine Sanctuary.

Permitting and restoration work will take months to complete — possibly lasting until the end of the year. The ramp and parking area remain closed to the public until the restoration project is completed.

As for management of the Fills, the three small islands connecting Upper and Lower Matecumbe Keys, council members selected CPH Inc. as consultants earlier in the year to develop a master plan. While authorized to control parking and access, the village is also required to submit a management plan for each agency’s approval. A request for proposals for an engineering firm went out in January and produced three responses.

An evaluation committee composed of the acting village manager, public works director, assistant to public works director and environmental resources manager recommended CPH Inc. at a cost proposal of $55,000.

The village is subleasing the property from the Florida Department of Transportation and Department of Environmental Protection. Any improvements to the area would need to receive FDOT approval before the village could move forward with an engineered project.

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JULY 8, 2021 CHARLOTTE TWINE charlotte@keysweekly.com

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

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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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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JULY 8, 2021 An aerial view of Alligator Light, off Islamorada, on the afternoon of July 3.

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BOATS AND VEHICLES APLENTY No major incidents reported on water or land during Fourth weekend

JIM McCARTHY

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Boats pack the sandbar off of Islamorada’s Whale Harbor on July 3. DAVID GROSS/Keys Weekly

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raffic volume on U.S. 1 and the navigable waters were noticeably high, but major incidents remained low in what was a busy Fourth of July weekend in the Upper Keys.

Vehicles packed the southbound lanes as visitors made it to their hotels, rentals and campgrounds late last week. On the water, boats took to Islamorada sandbars and Alligator Lighthouse through the weekend with weather conditions favorable during the day — uncertainty and concern surrounding Tropical Storm Elsa didn’t stop the crowds from coming down.

Waters on the bayside saw scores of boats as the sun set, to watch fireworks displays off Founders Park in Islamorada and Rowell’s Park in Key Largo.

Florida Fish & Wildlife Officer Bobby Dube said the water was extremely busy, but no major boating accidents were seen. A few boating incidents with no injuries were reported, as well as a handful of boating under the influence arrests.

“For the most part, it was manageable,” Dube said. “There were no big fights or melees at the sandbar.”

Dube said numbers show the number of registered vessels in Florida continue to increase, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2020, the Florida HSMV reported nearly 26,000 registered vessels deemed for pleasure in Monroe County. Data shows more than 900,000 registered boats in the state of Florida.

“Everyone is out there with paddleboards, wave runners, kayaks and boats,” he said. “They’re out there on the water and the fresh air.

“I went on the boat on Saturday (July 3) to Alligator Reef Light,” he continued “In my 32 years, I’ve never seen that many boats there in all my days.”

FWC investigators made a lobster arrest on July 4 after a Miami man was spotted throwing a spiny lobster head in the bayside waters near Robbie’s Marina. Investigators Chris Mattson and Billy Thompson were in plain clothes as they patrolled in an unmarked vessel. Around noon, they spotted the man, identified later as Armando Espinosa, putting on a dive mask as another individual brought him a spear.

After roughly 45 minutes of surveillance, the investigators saw Espinosa throw a spiny tail lobster head.

Mattson and Thompson approached Espinosa from land and found an undersized, wrung spiny lobster tail in his pocket. Espinosa was charged with spearfishing in the Keys, catching spiny lobster out of season,

possession of an undersized spiny lobster tail, no measuring device, possessing a wrung lobster tail and failure to have a fishing license or a lobster stamp. He was taken without incident to the Plantation Key Jail.

On the road, a few accidents were reported in the Upper Keys over the holiday weekend. Traffic was slowed for a time on July 2 following a crash near MM 88. Another crash at MM 98 slowed vehicles.

A portion of U.S. 1 north in Key Largo was closed on July 4 as floats and vehicles decorated in red, white and blue paraded from Anthony’s at MM 98.2 to Laguna Drive. Using orange cones, a southbound lane was utilized for northbound traffic for a period of time.

With a 10 a.m. kickoff, the procession ended around 11 a.m. Traffic was flowing not long after that.

Traffic was congested through Islamorada, as seen on other major holidays and busy weekends, but there were no major crashes witnessed, said Capt. Derek Paul.

“Traffic was Islamorada traffic,” he said. “But other than that it was uneventful.”

Paul, too, noted the large number of boats not only on the sandbar, but also White Marlin Beach where a new swim zone was enacted in late May. “There were a lot of boats and a lot of people, but it was kind of like Memorial Day weekend. It was very relaxed, considering,” he said.

A Homestead couple was arrested on the morning of July 4 after they reportedly attacked two deputies inside Hog Heaven Sports Bar & Grill.

It all began around 1 a.m. as two deputies went to break up a fight.

Police say one of the men involved in the fight, Floyd Leach, grabbed a male deputy from behind and placed him in a choke hold, then began hitting him in the face. The deputy took Leach to the ground.

As the two deputies placed Leach in handcuffs, Rebecca Leach reportedly kicked a female deputy in the head and the other deputy in the hand. Rebecca Leach was then placed under arrest and taken to jail.

Calls and complaints surrounding fireworks in residential neighborhoods flowed in through the weekend. It’s one problem 911 communicators deal with every holiday weekend, as non-emergency fireworks calls inundate lines and affect response times on more serious calls. What further complicated matters was a state bill signed last year that made it legal for Floridians to set off real fireworks on the Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

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THE FLORIDA TERRITORY, PIRATES AND THE STATE’S BICENTENNIAL

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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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CELEBRATING FREEDOM 2

1 DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly 1. Grand marshal and former member of the Florida House of Representatives Holly Raschein waves during the 45th Key Largo Fourth of July Parade.

2. Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay walks the parade route and waves to parade goers. Ramsay also took time to shake hands and greet people as he made his way on U.S. 1.

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3 4. A kid on the FWC boat squirts a parade spectator with water.

5. Participants and parade goers during the 45th Key Largo Fourth of July Parade.

6. Children run after the candy thrown by parade participants on floats and fire fighters in their trucks.

3. Rodolfo Sanchez enjoys a ride on his bike as the Maid in Keys float pulls him along the parade route.

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Parade brings joy and excitement to Key Largo

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loats decorated to the theme “Celebrating Freedom” and vehicles decked out in red, white and blue made their way up U.S. 1 for the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce’s 45th Fourth of July Parade. With candy thrown to children also came squirt gun wars between parade participants and spectators. Grand marshal Holly Raschein rode in a red Corvette driven by Dennis Caltagirone, chairman of the chamber board. Float winners included All American Towing for best business, Coastal Water Revitalization for most beautiful, Florida Keys Board of Realtors for best theme, and Upper Keys Republican Club for most patriotic.

— Weekly staff report

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REACHING THE ‘FANELLI’ Retiring sheriff’s captain looks back on career JIM McCARTHY

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apt. Don Fanelli could tell stories for hours on his law enforcement career that spans 35 years.

He remembers the days working in Ohio before shuttering mills and a downward economy led him and some other friends to land employment in the Florida Keys. He recalls his time getting acquainted with the island chain, and he looks back fondly on the years he’s worked for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

Fanelli’s one of the first K9 officers in the Keys, and he’s also the one who spent most, if not all, of his time overseeing the checkpoint in Key Largo during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic.

Fanelli’s career is full of memories serving the Upper Keys community, and his time within the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office brought long-lasting relationships with fellow deputies and area residents.

September will mark Fanelli’s final month serving with the Sheriff’s Office. Then, it’s on to retirement. The Keys Weekly had a chance to speak with Fanelli about his career.

Here he is in his own words: There were a bunch of us from Ohio who came down here, and it was a culture shock to say the least.

We were in a city atmosphere for the most part, and now we have this in the Keys where people are coming up to you and giving you letters asking for forgiveness because judges required them to write letters to arresting deputies as apology letters. It was a different time.

You get these letters and it was weird because you’d arrest someone in Ohio and you’d never see them again. Here I am at Winn Dixie one time, I'm hearing “Deputy Fanelli” and there’s this guy coming toward me. I was like, “oh man.” I recognized the face, but I'm thinking “oh man I'm going to have to take care of this; he’s pissed off because I arrested him.” He ended up coming up with an apology letter and I accepted it.

There was a pirate mentality when I moved here. It was a lot different. Bars were open 24 hours. We had a lot of people coming and going. I remember there were guys who’d come work here and would be here a day and leave because it was an island atmosphere.

It was busier then. We had more batteries and stuff because of the bars. But the experience in Monroe County, I was going to leave after one year. I wasn’t too sure about it, but I ended up staying.

Lt. Chuck Kellenberger holds the American flag next to Capt. Don Fanelli following the removal of the checkpoint last year. CONTRIBUTED

When I was in patrol, I didn’t like dealing with people who were arrested. That’s not how I grew up and worked five years in Ohio. I didn’t really care for that. But, throughout the years, I became more mature and understood the importance of not only using those as contacts on the street, but when I became a zone commander and captain, the contacts in the community are obviously invaluable.

I started under Billy Freeman, and he was about treating the community well. From there on out it was Allison DeFoor and Rick Roth and Bob Peryam and now Rick Ramsay.

You look at sergeants in northern states: They don’t move. You’re there 15-20 years before you become sergeant, and that’s what you retire as. I’m very thankful and humbled by the position I have. I never expected to be a district commander in my career, and probably many people who I work with (a laugh follows).

I started out as patrol. I became a field training officer. From there, I went to the zone commander and field training supervisor. I was in K9 and got my K9 instructor’s license. I was an instructor for a short time. Of course, I became patrol sergeant, and from there district lieutenant and captain when I was transferred to Islamorada. Then I transferred back to Key Largo and have been here 12-13 years.

I wish I would have gotten to know people Capt. Don Fanelli in the Lower and Middle Keys. It just happened every time I got promoted it was in the Upper Keys. So I ended up staying here. I’ve enjoyed every moment of it. It’s just an awesome experience.

It’s extremely difficult to police when the majority of criminals are not from the area. Our criminals, the majority of major cases we have, are coming from the mainland. That requires more work, skill, interview techniques and contacts. For that, I don’t want to say we’re the busiest district. But we’re busier than, say, Islamorada.

I gotta say almost one of the same things that Corey Bryan (former captain who retired last year) said: “You start to feel like a dinosaur after a while. I don’t know, it’s a gut feeling. There’s nothing I can pinpoint.

There’s nothing that I dislike or hate. Part of me comes to work and says, “I don’t want to leave this yet.” This is what I've known since I was 18 years old.

I’m in no hurry to leave the Keys. Leaving 35 years of acquaintances and good friends, if I break down on the bay in my boat, I have people who I know who can get me. Those relationships take years.

Our plans are to go up to Citrus County and start experiencing relaxation and kayaking and bicycling. I love riding my motorcycle, but I haven't done that seriously down here because of the increase in traffic. I want to ride where you can be relaxed, not where you have to be on alert every second.

No one accomplishes anything, I believe, simply by themselves.

You have to have somebody to help you out. I’ve had great assistants.

The community and my staff and everybody I’ve had the opportunity to work with have been great.

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e at Keys Weekly want to honor the men and women serving in our local military installations. With help and advice from our community members in the armed forces, we’re proud to present our Military Spotlight.

MATT JAMEs COAST GUARD STATION ISLAMORADA COMMANDER/ CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER-4 Why did you join the military? I wanted to serve my country and earn money for college. I originally wanted to become a physician.

How many years have you been in the military? I enlisted in 1995, starting my 27th year soon.

Had you ever been to the Florida Keys before your current assignment? Only for port calls or operational stops while assigned to cutters homeported in the Northeast.

Did you choose the Keys or were you assigned here? I asked to leave my staff position early so I could complete one final operational tour before retirement. I was fortunate enough to screen for another command and was assigned to take command of Station Islamorada.

What were your first thoughts when hearing you were coming to the Keys? I wouldn’t need to wear a dry suit anymore. I’ve been stationed in cold water locations for much of my career. I was excited to thaw out a bit.

Hobbies? My family is pretty soccer-centric. We watch a lot of Premier League, MLS and other leagues. Both kids played or play, I coached, and we may become a family of referees in the near future. I am also resuming my graduate studies.

Favorite things to do? Cook and cycle. My wife and I try to visit local breweries and wineries whenever possible.

Have you ever attended Fantasy Fest and if so what were your initial thoughts? I inadvertently walked into the middle of Fantasy Fest in 1999 when my cutter pulled into Key West for storm avoidance.

It was a fun surprise to turn the corner and walk into the middle of a giant party.

What do you like most about the Keys? I love the easy access to water and the boating culture.

What do you like most about your assignment? I am very fortunate to have another opportunity to lead Coasties and serve a great community. This will be it for me, so I’m trying to squeeze all the fun out of it that I can.

What would you change about living here if you had the power to do so? The housing market this year was a tough one for many of us. We were fortunate to land a great rental property, but it was a pretty big change in lifestyle for us. Hoping things cool down a bit in the near future so my junior crewmembers can find more reasonable housing or have shorter commutes.

Any advice for other military seeking assignment here? Come ready to roll. Most Coast Guard stations are busy, but the operations here are particularly dynamic. Pack the sunscreen, too.

What do you like most about living here? This is a terrific community, I have really enjoyed meeting and working with everyone.

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LEADERSHIP MONROE COUNTY OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR CLASS XXIX

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ave you ever wondered why a single pipeline provides our water from Florida City on the mainland? Are you curious about our economic drivers, our county and municipal government, or the role of the U.S. military in the Keys?

Leadership Monroe County (LMC) provides a series of in-depth, immersive one- and multi-day sessions, over an eightmonth period, into the issues and policies that affect the present and help to determine the future.

“This is a unique program for residents who have active leadership roles in the private, public or nonprofit sectors in the community and who aspire to become more informed and effective leaders,” said Chuck Licis-Masson, LMC board president.

“The program offers an unparalleled opportunity for

community leaders to experience and learn alongside a dedicated, committed group of peers and, through their engagement, measurably increase their future impact within the community,” he said.

Leadership Monroe County is a non-profit education organization. Established in 1992, LMC provides a program that includes the history of the Keys while examining various sectors of the county, including tourism and the economy, the environment and natural resources, government, education, military, the law and judiciary, emergency management, arts and culture, health care and human services.

More information is at 305394-3804, apply@leadershipmonreocounty.org or www.leadershipmonroecounty.org.

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Leadership classmates Sam Steele and Danise “DeeDee” Henriquez walk alongside Key Largo students during an education session.

Outgoing president for the Upper Keys Rotary Club Jill Miranda Baker, and incoming Rotary president Terry Abel. CONTRIBUTED

ABEL TAKES GAVEL AS ROTARY PREZ Several Rotarians recognized

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t the meeting of the Upper Keys Rotary Club on June 30, incoming President Terry Abel took the gavel. Outgoing President Jill Miranda Baker highlighted the accomplishments of the previous 12 months and honored several members for their dedicated service to the club and the community.

Successes included raising more than $86,000 through a scholarship appeal to replace the money that would have been raised through the canceled annual Gigantic Nautical Flea Market. This, in part, allowed the club’s foundation to award more than $145,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors and current college students.

Funding was also provided to United Way’s Stuff the Bus campaign, Treasure Village Montessori supporting its

middle schoolers’ participation in the Pathfinders program, Rise Against Hunger to feed those in need in South Florida, and to fight the COVID-19 outbreak in India.

Two Rotarians – Karly Venezia and Kate Banick – were presented with Service Above Self awards for their outstanding efforts with the Scholarship Appeal and managing the individual donations and sponsors.

Rising Star awards went to Jordan Budnik and Kate DeLoach in recognition of their hard work, enthusiasm and dedication to the club during the past year.

The Upper Keys Rotary, established in 1967, meets weekly at noon at Capt. Craig’s Restaurant, MM 90. More information is at KeysRotary.com, on Facebook or from Abel at 305-360-1917.

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JULY 8, 2021 CRF Science Program Manager Amelia Moura documenting recently outplanted star corals. ALEXANDER NEUFELD/Coral Restoration Foundation

CARYSFORT REEF GETS CRITICAL RESTORATION FUNDING

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oral Restoration Foundation was recently awarded a grant of just under $2 million by United Way of Collier and the Keys (UWCK) to expand work at Carysfort Reef off northern Key Largo over the next five years.

This competitive grant is part of UWCK’s Revitalizing the Florida Keys through Reef Restoration and Beyond initiative, with support from the United Arab Emirates. This funding was the first significant investment in restoration work on sites covered by “Mission: Iconic Reefs” — one of the largest reef restoration efforts in the world.

Coral Restoration Foundation will secure a one-to-one match of the awarded funds, culminating in almost $4 million for restoration efforts.

Grant efforts will prioritize restoration progress toward “Mission: Iconic Reefs,” financial impacts to Monroe County families living paycheck to paycheck, volunteerism and engagement with students studying marine science.

UWCK’s goal is to revitalize the coral reefs — a lifeblood of the Florida Keys economy — while supporting sustainability through education. Restoring the local reefs will improve coastal protection and provide economic stability for residents, furthering UWCK’s efforts to create thriving communities by improving the financial stability of Keys families.

Since the 1970s, coral reefs in the Keys have suffered dramatic declines with nearly 90% of live corals lost.

Through “Mission: Iconic Reefs”, NOAA, CRF, UWCK and other partners are undertaking a first-of-its-kind approach to restore corals at seven ecologically and culturally significant reef sites in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

“For a community that is highly dependent on its natural resources, this is a pivotal moment, with United Way and partners beginning this work for the benefit of generations to come,” said Steve Sanderson, UWCK president and CEO.

According to Scott Winters, Coral Restoration Foundation CEO, “Mission: Iconic Reefs and this significant investment in the plan by UWCK and the UAE are testaments to all our achievements of the last few years — especially at Carysfort Reef. But this work is about much more than just reef restoration.

It’s about building socio-economic resiliency in our communities that rely on coral reefs. The economy of the Keys relies on a healthy coral reef to support tourism and the commercial fishery, but the process of restoring these reefs will also generate employment. Work on coral restoration at this scale is a catalyst for building community resilience by improving livelihoods and diversifying the local economy.”

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Staghorn corals thriving at the iconic Carysfort Reef. ALEXANDER NEUFELD/Coral Restoration Foundation

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An I.CARE participant celebrates after successfully planting endangered staghorn corals back onto the reef. TONY TIMPANO/Tony Timpano Ocean Imaging

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THIS WEEK’S DIVE REPORT Conditions this past week were fantastic! There was amazing visibility with a slight breeze, making the ERIC dive experience above and below the surface extremeBILLIPS ly pleasant.

We had our eyes on Elsa, but didn’t think she’d is the owner, be much of a threat here in the Upper Keys. So far, it captain and seems as if we’ve been spared. instructor at Islamorada Dive Speaking of Elsa, this past weekend we certified AlCenter and Florida lison Banks, the meteorologist for NBC 2 in Fort Myers.

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between the boat and the dock, remove everything loose off the boat or stow it in a locked compartment, and remove Bimini tops, isinglass and electronics. A little preparation will help ensure your boat weathers the storm and will be ready for you to enjoy, as soon as the skies clear.

CONSERVATION UPDATE On Saturday, we had another amazing day of planting corals. It always feels good to put in a day’s work for the reef. Conservation and ocean optimism never get old.

As an added bonus, our shop’s photographer was out there to get some amazing shots of participants doing their part to restore the reef.

Properly preparing your vessel for any storms ensures minimal damage to your boat and the surrounding environment.

This Saturday, Key Dives will host the coral planting trip.

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n JULY, we’re highlighting what SUMMER in the Keys means to you. We’re thinking: BBQs, sandbar trips, scenes from diving, family vacations and even a hurricane party or two. Send us the shots that make you smile and think about this sunny season.

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

Rules, schmules: All photos must be original work and feature something in the Keys.

Photos can be images that have been published before.

No third party may own or control any materials the photo contains, and the photo must not infringe upon the trademark, copyright, moral rights, intellectual rights, or rights of privacy of any entity or person.

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

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THE REINVENTION OF TIKI WATER SPORTS Fifty-year-old company changes with the times and adds a powerboat sales division CHARLOTTE TWINE

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ob Chester, president and CEO of Tiki Water Sports, stood on the side of the July 1 ribbon-cutting gathering for his company’s reopening. He looked like a proud papa.

“This is a great turnout,” he said, looking around at the party, which was attended by Key Largo and Islamorada chamber members and staff, as well as friends and family. Revelers were there to celebrate the expansion of Tiki Water Sports with its TCB Boat Sales and Service division. It was co-founded

by Chester’s new partner, chief operating officer Alexis Alba.

“Alex has been a tremendous addition,” Chester told Keys Weekly. “We’re trying to open it up. Before, we sold only kayaks, stuff to repair boats and Tohatsu outboards. Now we’re going to sell HFC Sea Chaser and Carolina Skiff powerboats as well.”

And Chester was also feeling a bit sentimental. “My father and I bought this business in 1982,” said.

At that point, the operation was called Glander Boats, run by a man named Dooley Glander who made sailboats so meticulously that 40 or 50 years later, you can still find them on the water. After they purchased the business, the Chesters still made sailboats, but they added a small craft called the Tiki Wave Rider to its inventory. In the 1990s, the family had to get scrappy, as the sales for sailboats were down and different kinds of kayaks were becoming popular. So the company brought in the production of other fiberglass products such as dock boxes and piling caps in order to keep their staff employed.

And now comes Tiki Water Sports 2.0: Powerboats. Otherwise known as TCB Boat Sales.

Back in March, hastened by a pandemic-inspired furlough, Alexis Alba retired as director of operations for Cheeca Lodge. And he was looking for another venture.

“I’ve always had an interest in boating before this,” Alba explained. “I have a 100 ton captain’s license from the U.S. Coast Guard, and I’ve always had boats and captained yachts.”

He had been friends with Chester for years, as they had met at a chamber event and Chester had also provided the watersports equipment to the area hotels. The duo clicked.

They have a similar disciplined work ethic: Chester is a retired Navy man who served in Vietnam, and Alba has merchant mariner credentials through the USCG. “So Bob and I started working on getting contracts with Sea Chaser and Carolina Skiff, and now we are the exclusive dealers in the Florida Keys,” said Alba. “Bob only sold sailboats, paddleboards, and kayaks before.

We’re both very structured and disciplined, both the same way and with the same business goals. We’re focusing on great service and a great product.”

Back at the party, the multi-talented Alba ran around and took photos of the attendees with a huge camera (he’s also a photographer). Both Chester and Alba happily chatted with guests, who numbered 70 or 80. They noshed on food, drank beer and even took time to climb aboard a Sea Chaser or two to check them out.

The future looks bright for Tiki Watersports and TCB Boat Sales.

“We’re grateful to all the vendors who came out, as well as the Islamorada and Key Largo chambers,” said Alba.

Tiki Water Sports and Key Largo Chamber staff gathered to cut a ribbon and celebrate the company’s reopening and expansion. From left: Linsey Helm-Alba, Tiki Water Sports COO Alexis Alba, Tiki Water Sports president and CEO Bob Chester, Jovan Chester, Key Largo Chamber of Commerce board member Ruth Schrader-Grace and vice president Eileen Eadie, and Tiki Water Sports staff member Jake Leon. CONTRIBUTED

Friends and partners of Tiki Water Sports’ new expansion into TCB Boat Sales, Alexis Alba, left, and Bob Chester, pose in front of their new inventory. CHARLOTTE TWINE/Keys Weekly

Tiki Water Sports started years ago as Glander Boats; the Chester family bought the business in 1982. CHARLOTTE TWINE/Keys Weekly

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abitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys (HFHUK) has hosted its annual cocktail party in the Upper Keys every March for nearly 10 years. This year, however, HFHUK was forced to cancel the event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In lieu of the annual cocktail party, HFHUK has rolled out the “Help Us Build It” campaign, hoping to raise $1 million.

For the entire month of July, as a part of the campaign, HFHUK is hosting an online auction to help raise money to build affordable housing, specifically four units at Keys Heights in Islamorada.

The online auction has a number of items available, from a golf cart donated by Riva Motorsports to kiteboarding lessons from oTHERside Boardsports. Other items include unique bottles of wine from the Landau family wine cellar, a wine suitcase to fly with said wine, dinner with Pasta Pantaleo, art, hotel stays and even a ride for six on the Cruisin’ Tiki.

“There is a nice variety of items in our auction, so be sure to check it out and bid often,” said Lindsay Fast, executive director for Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys.

The auction is at www.habitatupperkeys.org/auction through July 31.

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Meeting about U.S. 1 traffic to be held virtually July 14 A public meeting for the development of a 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 transportation master 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.

The study's objective is to identify transportation needs, develop goals and objectives, and develop an action plan to meet those goals. The action plan will identify potential short-term (1-5 years), mid-term (6-10 years) and long-term solutions (10-20 years). These solutions may include road, signal, sign, and marking improvements to address traffic issues and/or solutions addressing the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists and public transit. The final plan will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners and the public at a future public meeting.

Public hearing set for turnpike project The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 20, for proposed improvements that include widening Florida’s Turnpike, a Turnpike ramp over the Palm Drive and U.S. 1 intersection, a new partial interchange at Lucy Street/SW 328 Street in Homestead, as well as access modifications.

These improvements are being proposed to enhance safety, address year 2045 traffic needs, enhance emergency evacuation and improve accessibility and mobility.

The department will provide several options to participate in the public hearing. You may participate in-person at the Homestead-Miami Speedway Champions Club located at One Ralph Sanchez Speedway Blvd, Homestead; virtually/ online via a computer, tablet, smartphone, or by telephone in listen-only mode.

The hearing will begin as an open house at 5:30 p.m. A formal presentation will begin promptly at 6 p.m. followed by a public comment period.

More information is at www.TurnpikeSouthMiamiDade.com. Registration works best in Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Firefox web browsers.

Persons wishing to submit written or verbal comments may do so at the hearing or may contact the project manager, Jazlyn Heywood, via email at Jazlyn.Heywood@dot. state.fl.us or by phone at 407-264-3298.

Lecture dives into space training safety Lauren Maples, a dive operations specialist with the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory at the NASA Johnson Space Center, will give a presentation on July 21 at 7 p.m. about the similarities and differences between underwater training and space training. To RSVP for a Zoom link, email programs@divingmuseum.org.

RESIDENT’S SUPPORT RESULTS IN SHERIFF’S VISIT Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay recently presented Islamorada resident Stanley S. Hayden Jr. with the Florida Sheriff’s Association’s Distinguished Service Award for his 30 years of donations and support to the FSA, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and law enforcement.

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Christmas in July set for Humane Society A Christmas in July event is scheduled to benefit the Upper Keys Humane Society on Saturday, July 24 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Key Largo Moose Lodge.

Attendees will be asked for a $10 donation at the door, which gives them a chance at a grand door prize and access to a buffet of appetizers. The evening will include a silent auction of items from artists, local businesses and restaurants.

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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

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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-

SAVE THE DATE Saturday, July 10 • Cancer Fundraiser for Kathy Elmore at the Overseas Pub & Grill, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., featuring raffles, silent auction and more. Donate at Spot. fund/helpkathyfightcancer.

• Monroe Fire Rescue’s “Beat the Heat” event for kids of all ages from 10-11 a.m. at Layton Community Baptist Church.

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 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.”

July 20-25 • Hemingway Days in Key West.

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/.

July 22 • Islamorada Village Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Founders Park Community Center.

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.

July 31 • New Year’s Eve in July Party at 7 p.m. at Florida Keys Elks Lodge, Tavernier.

August 12 • First day of school for students of Monroe County School District.

August 21-22 • Vintage Dive Days with various activities, venues and times, hosted by the History of Diving Museum and NAUI, Islamorada. https://divingmuseum.org/.

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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 MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AMENDING SECTION 11-175 OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE; CLARIFYING INCONSISTENT LANGUAGE

BY SPECIFICALLY EXEMPTING

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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This Saturday - July 10th!

THU JULY 8 Webb & Davidson 6-10p FRI JULY 9 Steve Venini Band 6-10p Michael Trixx @ Sunset SAT JULY 10 Dennis Holmes 11-3 Jeffrey James Gang 6-10p SUN JULY 11 Glenn H 11-3 Webb & Davidson 6-10p MON JULY 12 The Carousers 6-10p Michael Trixx @ Sunset

305.664.2692 www.loreleicabanabar.com

TUE JULY 13 Dennis Holmes 6–10p WED JULY 14 Webb & Davidson 6-10p Michael Trixx @ Sunset

Revamp & Replant

GIVEAWAY DAY!

20 Locally Brewed on Draft Authentic Mexican Food Truck Live Music Huge Outdoor Beer Garden Open Daily 11-11 11pm 11

Covid-19 impacted us all but the Florida Keys and its people are resilient and will continue to persevere.

In appreciation of our amazing community’s strength, creativity and DIY approach—we’re hosting a Revamp & Replant Giveaway Day for Monroe County locals!

81611 Old Hwy,, Islamorada MM81.5

Saturday, July 10, 2021

10 am - 4 pm @ D’Asign Source INCLUDING FREE: Plants: Shrubs, Trees & Palms Hardscape, Landscape & Construction Materials Fixtures • Various Showroom Accessories

July 17. & 18, 2021 .

Saturday 11am- 10pm Sunday noon 5pm

Mouth watering BBQ

Over 20 Craft beer

Full details at DAsignSource.com/giveaway-day Monroe County residents only.

First come, first serve. One selection per entry.

All items are as is. No warranties.

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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

Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: July 8 & 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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

305.743.0844

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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

CROSSWORD

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

SOLUTION

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HOBBIES/COLLECT.

LOT FOR SALE

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!!

HOBBIES/COLLECT.

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

305.743.0844

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

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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We Do Installations!

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More than a restaurant...

Full Menu Take Out Available

Great Food • Cool Cocktails • Spectacular Sunsets • Nightly Music • Cruisin’ Tikis

305-453-5004 • www.snooks.com • Key Largo MM 99.8 Southbound Lane at Traffic Light • Behind the Sandal Factory Outlet

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Priced $7,125,000

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