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NO PARKING AT HARBOR DRIVE BOAT RAMP, EITHER Marathon calls special meeting to get the law passed before lobster season SARA MATTHIS

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n July 14, Marathon City Council met at 8:30 a.m. to ratify an amendment to an ordinance it heard only the night before, at the regularly scheduled meeting. The fast action was to have the law in place before the start of lobster mini-season, which is July 28-29.

In 2020, the City of Marathon passed a law stating that the boat ramp at Aviation Boulevard and Harbor Drive would be open only for launches of a boat 26 feet long or less.

That proved problematic — lacking a measuring tape, it's often difficult to determine the length of a boat. So on July 14, the city amended the law to say that no boat on a trailer of three axles or more may use the boat ramp.

Owners of the vessels, or the trailers, can be fined.

That boat ramp has two parking spaces for trucks and trailers. Going forward, those will be blocked off on weekends, including national holiday weekends, the week of lobster miniseason, etc. The law also says parking can be prohibited at any time, on a case-by-case basis as determined by the city manager. “Closure shall begin at 6 p.m. on the night before any of these periods and end at 7 a.m. the morning after any of these time periods. Vehicles found parked at the ramp parking spaces during these periods shall be towed.”

The Harbor Drive boat ramp is located in one of the most populous Marathon neighborhoods.

On busy weekends, it is common for a line of traffic to form at the boat ramp. City Manager George Garrett said that when one boat owner is trying to park a truck and trailer, and another is trying to launch a boat, it creates a traffic snarl.

“And sometimes the trailer and truck are too long, and hang out into the street,” said Councilman Mark Senmartin, who lives in the same neighborhood.

Owners of boats or trailers in violation can be fined $50.

There have also been instances where trucks and trailers are parked on the Aviation Boulevard right-of-way, owned by the city. The council also asked city staff to tow any vehicles found on the right of way.

During lobster mini-season, the City of Marathon will staff informational booths at the other two, larger boat ramps in Marathon — at the Quay on at the east end of Marathon and at the boat ramp at 33rd Street. Staff will be handing out informational pamphlets developed by the Tourist Development Council as part of an educational campaign. Local law enforcement from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Key Colony Beach will help direct traffic at 33rd Street and the Quay.

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KEY LARGO RESORT SOLD Maryland-based company acquires Baker’s Cay for $200 million

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Key Largo resort that reopened in January 2019 following damage from Hurricane Irma was recently acquired by a Maryland-based lodging real estate investment trust.

Host Hotels & Resorts announced on July 6 that it purchased the 200-room Baker’s Cay Resort for $200 million in cash from Curio Collection.

Combining tropical adventure with relaxation, the eco-friendly resort sits on 13 acres. It was once a pineapple plantation owned by Capt. Ben Baker.

James Risoleo, president and CEO for Host Hotels, said the company is pleased to acquire its first hotel in the Keys.

“After a complete $63 million renovation and repositioning in 2019, Baker’s Cay shows like a new resort,” he said. “Additionally, the Florida Keys market benefits from excellent supply-demand dynamics owing in part to strict development ordinances.”

Amenities include a private beach, pool and beachside dining, a dock, a salon and a boutique. The resort also welcomes guests’ pets. Watersports and unique culinary experiences are also offered to guests.

Baker’s Cay Resort is carrying out eco-waste efforts through various reuse and recycle initiatives. As of March 2018, the property was the first resort in the Keys to commit to Reef Relief’s “Skip the Straw” campaign, eliminating single-use plastic straws on-site.

As owners of luxury and upper-upscale hotels, Host Hotels & Resorts has 78 properties in the United States and five properties internationally, totaling some 47,400 rooms.

The purchase of Baker’s Cay comes as more travelers come to the Keys with a COVID-19 pandemic calming. Hotel occupancy rates that were once high in the Keys are coming down a bit. Nightly rates for higher end resorts were as high as $1,000 during holiday weekends. Daily room rates in the Upper Keys range anywhere from $150 to more than $300 this month.

“Our occupancy is way beyond where it should be right now,” Jodi Weinhofer, president of the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys & Key West, told the Keys Weekly in June. “But as soon as occupancy drops, hotels will lower their rates. For now, they’re riding this wave and trying to recoup what they lost during the pandemic closures. It’s not that they’re being greedy, but as a business you don’t want to leave money on the table when people are willing to pay it, and are filling these rooms.”

The acquisition of Baker’s Cay is the latest notable resort transaction to occur in the Upper Keys. In February, Hobbs & Curry Family Limited Partnership sold the 139-room, 24-acre, Islander Resort in Islamorada. It was sold to a joint venture of Lubert-Adler Real Estate Funds and Hersha Hospitality Management, both based in Philadelphia, and Loci Capital, based in Tampa. A purchase price wasn’t disclosed.

“This transaction is emblematic of the unprecedented investor interest in Florida lodging properties today, especially those on or near the coast,” said Nick Plasencia, of The Plasencia Group, the lodging investment advisory and consulting firm that represented Hobbs & Curry in the sale. “The state’s resilient economy and lodging outperformance has piqued the interest of sophisticated investors across the country looking to invest in assets just like these.”

BRIEFLY County can no longer accept anonymous code complaints The Monroe County Code Compliance Department can no longer investigate anonymous code compliance violation reports due to the passage of Senate Bill 60 by the Florida Legislature. The bill changed state law to prohibit the investigation of anonymous reports of potential violations of municipal property codes, effective July 1, 2021.

The person reporting the issue is now required to supply their full name and address, and this information will become part of the public record.

This applies to submissions made by phone, email, online or in-person to the Code Compliance Department.

For more information about code compliance, visit www.monroecountyfl.gov/codecompliance.

Meeting for parents of MHS athletes set Marathon HIgh School will have a fall athletics meeting on Monday, July 26 at 6 p.m. in the gym. Both parents and students are invited to attend and will be provided information regarding the upcoming season and pertinent paperwork that will be needed.

“We hope to see you there and look forward to a return to normalcy this year,” said MHS Athletic Director Lance Martin.

United Way grants funding to Marathon after-school program United Way of Collier and the Keys granted $4,500 in funding to The Hammock House to help support their 2021-2022 free after-school and camp programs. The grant will help fund daily activities, including after-school homework help, tutoring, snacks, literacy improvement and enrichment activities like gymnastics, art, music lessons and Mutt-i-grees — a unique program that bridges social and emotional learning with service animals.

The Hammock House provides 36 weeks of free after-school care, camps when school is out of session, and transportation from Stanley Switlik elementary school to the program each school day.

For more information on The Hammock House, please contact St. Columba Episcopal Church at 305-7436412 or by email at stcolumbamarathon.office@gmail.com.

SAVE THE DATE 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. 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 28-29 • Lobster mini-season runs from 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday through midnight on Thursday with a 6-lobster per day maximum in Monroe County.

Aug. 10 • Marathon City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.

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

Aug. 17 • Marathon Chamber Luncheon at noon at Castaway Restaurant.

Aug. 25 • Fee-Free Day at Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks to commemorate the National Parks’ 105th birthday.

Sept. 1-5 • Key West WomenFest at multiple venues and times around Key West.

Sept. 2-6 • The 10th annual Key West Brewfest at multiple venues and times around Key West.

Sept. 9-12 • The Florida Keys Lionfish Derby and Festival by REEF at the Postcard Inn Resort & Marina in Islamorada beginning at 6:30.

Sept. 13 • Marathon Chamber After Hours is a free members-only event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Keys Federal Credit Union.

Sept. 17 • Constitution/Citizenship Day serves as both a celebration of the signing day of the United States

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#SOSCUBA Cubans in the Keys tell of the struggle 90 miles away

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By Sara Matthis, Jim McCarthy and Mandy Miles n July 11, thousands of protestors in Cuba took to the streets in at least five cities, and were joined by thousands more in South Florida on July 12. This is the largest protest in memory since 1956. The hashtag “#SOSCuba” is trending on Twitter and everyone from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to entertainers Gloria Estefan and Pitbull is voicing support for Cuban people.

“Up with liberty. This is the closest we’ve come to liberty in 62 years of dictatorship,” said Robert La Fe, from his cigar shop in Marathon. He said he urges the United States to intercede.

On July 13, peaceful supporters of their brothers and sisters in Cuba gathered in Marathon in front of Juice Paradise Cafe. In Key West, they rallied the night of July 11 at the Southernmost Point, only 90 miles from Havana, then again on Tuesday, July 13 at the historic San Carlos Institute on Duval Street.

The institute was founded in 1871 “as the cradle of Cuban independence,” said its board president Rafael Penalver, a South Florida attorney whose family fled the Castro regime just before Penalver’s 10th birthday. “The San Carlos stands as a symbol of the Cuban people’s perseverance in their struggle for independence. In 1892, Jose Marti gave a speech at the San Carlos, calling it La Casa Cuba, where he united the Cuban exile community.”

As of presstime July 14, there were plans in the Upper Keys to gather at Denny’s Latin Cafe and drive south in a car parade. (See keysweekly.com for more from the Upper Keys event.)

In televised speeches, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has blamed the recent unrest on the United States. He took office three years ago, hand-picked by former President Raul Castro, brother of Fidel. Diaz-Canel said many of the Cuban protests have been manipulated by social media from the U.S. and called for Communist Party supporters to confront “provocations.”

Locals, many with immediate family members in Cuba, say the situation in the island nation has deteriorated. The pressures of COVID — as an illness rampant in Cuba, as well as the decline it prompted in the Cuban economy that relies on international tourism blocked by the pandemic — have resulted in very reduced medical care and food shortages in Cuba.

And, while Cuba used to depend heavily on cheap gas from Venezuela to run utilities, that support has also ended, as that South American country is facing its own economic challenges. That has resulted in regular outages of electricity and water supply that predated the protests.

“Florida supports the people of Cuba as they take to the streets against the tyrannical regime in Havana.

The Cuban dictatorship has repressed the people of Cuba for decades & is now trying to silence those who have the courage to speak out against its disastrous policies.”

— Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

A Marathon man holds a sign that reads ‘Down with Diaz-Canel’ and ‘Homeland and Life.’ The second slogan is a revision of Fidel Castro’s slogan of ‘Homeland or Death.’ The saying ‘Patria Y Vida’ took off in February, based on a U.S. rap song decrying the conditions in Cuba. GINA REYES/Contributed

“There’s no milk for the kids,” said La Fe, who has three grandchildren and one sister living in Cuba, whom he left behind 30 years ago to come to the U.S. Alexa Gonzalez, of Key Largo, received a phone call from her second cousin in Havana on the evening of July 12. Gonzalez’s family, which includes her mom, dad, little sister, grandparents, cousins and uncles, said her second cousin is the only family member in Cuba at the moment.

Gonzalez said the phone call lasted two minutes with her second cousin before it was cut off.

“She was freaking out,” Gonzalez said.

“She said that they (the police) were throwing everyone onto the streets. They were walking around and they’ll come and attack you. If they find out you’re talking about the U.S., or anything, they’ll come and take your phone and take you to jail.”

Gonzalez also said that kids ages 16 to 19 are being forced to be part of the Cuban military. If they object, “they’re threatening to kill them for being a traitor to the motherland.”

With the call cut off, Gonzalez said she’s hoping to hear from her cousin again, and soon.

“I really hope that she doesn’t die because that’s how things are looking now,” she said.

Cuban American and Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez said the despotic Castro regime in Cuba has deprived its people of economic liberty and life for the past six decades. Nuñez, who’s a frequent visitor to the Keys with a home in Islamorada’s Executive Bay, said the message seen from across the island is an outcry of shortages of basic necessities.

“I stand in solidarity with the freedomseeking people of Cuba calling for the end of communist dictatorship,” she said in a statement. “The Castros’ continued repression won’t keep the Cuban people from peacefully demanding their God-given rights.”

In Key West, Cuban-American business owner George Fernandez, whose family also fled the Castro regime, said, “It’s difficult to think that Cuba, our sister island, is only 90 miles away, but a world apart in ideology. The recent developments in Cuba are unfortunate in that peaceful demonstrations by the citizens have prompted the government to brutally suppress their voices. My thoughts and prayers are with all my Cuban brothers continued on the next page

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On July 14, supporters of the movement in Cuba gathered in Key West, three days after spontaneous protests erupted 90 miles to the south in five major cities. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

Marathon residents rally in front of Juice Paradise. GINA REYES/Contributed

The Key West rally took place in front of the San Carlos Institute, established in 1871 ‘as the cradle of independence.’ Another rally took place in Marathon the same day. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly Supporters of the struggle in Cuba rally on Duval Street on July 13.

Locals are reporting that family members in Cuba cannot afford to purchase what food is available and medical facilities are under-supplied.

LYDIA CUERVO/ Contributed

The hashtag #SOSCuba started trending on Twitter on July 11 when social media captured the unrest in Cuba.

Since then, internet and phones in the island nation have been largely nonfunctional, and many Keys locals report they are unable to communicate with family in Cuba. GINA REYES/Contributed from page 7

and sisters at this time, who stand together in their mission to bring their dreams of liberty, democracy and human rights once and for all to our sister island nation.”

Penalver called the protests “a pivotal, grass-roots movement from people crying out for an end to the Castro regime.

These are people who have lost their fear. They don’t want aid or physical good, but basic freedoms and basic rights. Unequivocally, the United States should demand an end to the regime. The formula for the continuing Castro regime has been to hold onto power at any cost.

“The shortages we’re hearing about are symptoms of the illness that is the dictatorship and the lack of freedom,” Penalver said, adding that the recent uprising made him fearful for the Cuban people, but “hopeful that the world will finally see their plight.”

“I’ll never forget my classmate’s father, who was tried by the kangaroo courts, and then shot by firing squad,” Penalver said. “When I think of the life I’ve lived in this country, compared to the lives my friends lived in Cuba, there’s just no comparison. There’s just been too much bloodshed and oppression, all so one family could hold onto power.”

Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay told the Keys Weekly that there was an emergency management meeting on July 12 for top law enforcement. Authorities are on alert that the number of chugs trying to cross the Straits, or U.S. residents trying to cross to Cuba on rescue missions, could increase. Ramsay said Homeland Security and the Border Patrol are monitoring the situation. “The crowds in the Keys are large, but peaceful.

And they are staying out of the roadways, unlike what happened in Miami on the Palmetto Expressway,” he said, referring to protestors blocking the freeway, expressly forbidden under a law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in April, and adding that such actions can sometimes cost the movement support.

“Here, in the Keys, they are staying off the roadway. Which we want, for their own safety,” he said.

Stories of what’s happening in Cuba bloomed on July 11, then suddenly disappeared on July 12 from the internet. One Cuban woman working at a grocery store in Marathon said, “They’ve cut the phones, they’ve cut the internet,” referring to Cuban authorities. Ramsay confirmed the situation. “We know that Cuba shut down internet and phones in an effort to suppress what’s really happening,” Ramsay said.

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Broadwave’s Jordan Smith said Cuban authorities absolutely have the controls to cut internet access. Broadwave operates in the Florida Keys, offering high-bandwidth Internet access, advanced Wi-Fi capabilities and point-to-point private line services. Smith has visited Cuba and is familiar with the technological landscape.

“It’s 100% done (restricting phone and internet access),” said Smith. “I’ve seen it while I was visiting. They control the internet feed into Cuba and the filtering they do there is insane. They can shut down any sort of access they want — cell phone or WiFi. This is why you can be arrested for using a satellite phone in public. They want to control all forms of communication.”

On July 12, Cuban-Americans in the Keys and U.S. media outlets were reporting that in-country Cubans could no longer access Facebook or WhatsApp. However, as of midday on July 13, there were posts on Twitter that seemed to be recent. Searching #SOSCuba revealed one message that appeared to originate in Cuba asking for support and prayers, while elaborating they were able to get the message out by connecting to a virtual private network (VPN).

Yaimara Perez, also of Marathon, said she spoke to her sister in Cuba two days ago. Normally, she corresponds with her mother six or seven times a day via WhatsApp, but heard nothing on July 12. The following day, again, no communication.

“When I spoke to my sister two days ago she told me her feet were hurting. When I asked why, she told me she has to walk two miles each way to get water for the household. The water utility, the turbines operating them, completely shut down 15 days ago. She needs water for everything, including to brush her teeth,” said Perez, visibly upset.

Sources like the Washington Post and Wall Street Journal have blamed the shutdown of water plants and electric utilities in Cuba on the decreasing supply of cheap gas from Venezuela, a political ally facing its own economic crisis.

Shortages of food, medicine The food shortage is perhaps even worse. A local law-enforcement official who interacts with Cuban refugees who are interdicted while trying to reach U.S. shores said, simply, “They’re starving. That’s why they are coming.”

Recently, Acela Valdes spent $400 in U.S. dollars to deliver a 100-pound sack of rice, a 20-pound pork leg and 50 pounds of black beans to family in Cuba through a special export-import service. (The retail value of those items is about $245, the balance is for the delivery fee.) Valdes said the cost of one pound of rice at Cuban stores is about 70 pesos.

According to Reuters, Cuba traditionally imports by sea around 70% of the food it consumes.

Perez said Cubans are paid salaries in Cuban pesos, but the stores in Cuba only accept “convertibles” currency.

“You can only buy products with convertibles, but you are paid in pesos. How is that going to work?” she asked.

The Associated Press reported that one of its photographers was beaten by Cuban police earlier this week. On July 14, major news outlets

“The dark of night is when the regime in Cuba carries out the abduction of leaders of the opposition to the evil socialist dictatorship. But this is a leaderless, grassroots & nationwide movement.

The anger has been building up for months & it’s just getting started.”

— U.S. Senator Marco Rubio

in the U.S. reported that one protestor had been killed in Cuba. On July 13, a Twitter video shows a horse-drawn cart arriving in a mad dash at a Cuban hospital, allegedly carrying a protester who was shot by Cuban police. Another tweet, marked sensitive, shows a photo of a 13-year-old boy who was shot in the head, allegedly by Cuban police.

Post-COVID but pre-protest, Cuban Americans were gathering medical supplies for family members in Cuba who needed surgery or hospital care.

Acela Valdes, the Marathon woman who shipped food to family, said her nephew in Cuba recently required a simple surgery.

“When you go to the hospital in Cuba, you take your own bedsheets, your own pillow, even the light bulb for your room,” Valdes said. “Family brings the gauze and the syringe and even the medicine. It’s shameful.”

“As a humanitarian organization with a core mission of protecting lives at-sea, we echo the message of many U.S. leaders in support of the Cuban people exercising their fundamental right of freedom of expression and assembly, but also remind anyone considering a migrant voyage not to take to the sea. The transit is dangerous and unforgiving as nearly 20 lives were tragically lost in recent weeks as a result of these dangerous voyages.

The Coast Guard along with our local, state and federal partners are monitoring any activity that may indicate increases in unsafe and illegal maritime migration in the Florida straits, including unpermitted vessel departures from Florida to Cuba.”

— Rear Admiral Eric C. Jones, United States Coast Guard District 7

Throughout the pandemic, Cuban officials touted their altruism and ability to send medical professionals to areas of the world hard-hit by COVID-19. But according to a Wall Street Journal opinion piece, it’s all about profit where the benefitting countries pay Cuba for the service in dollars or Euros, with the state pocketing most of the receipts. Cuba was singled out in the annual State Department report on trafficking: “ … a government policy or government pattern to profit from labor export programs with strong indications of forced labor, particularly its foreign medical missions program … Cuba capitalized on the pandemic by increasing the number and size of medical missions and refused to improve the program’s transparency or address labor violations and trafficking crimes despite persistent allegations from observers, former participants, and foreign governments” of Cuban abuses.

Perez said she regularly sends anywhere from $200 to $850 a month to family in Cuba.

The Trump administration changed the law on remittances — money sent from U.S. residents to family in Cuba — to $1,000 per quarter. Now, Perez buys Euros to send to Cuba. Still, she’s paying a higher fee per transaction, or searching for a trusted friend to deliver money from the U.S. to Cuba.

Gonzalez, the woman whose call to a cousin was cut short, said she’s never been to Cuba. She said she refuses to go and live like a tourist while families there are struggling.

“My hope is that the Cuban people take over and show them that they won’t back down, and that they’re sick and tired of it, and that somebody listens,” she said.

Desperate refugees Since late May, some 21 Cubans have been declared dead or missing after capsizing near the Keys, trying to reach shore in two separate accidents; 21 of the passengers were plucked from the water and returned to Guantanamo.

Although the Obama administration ended the “wet foot, dry foot” policy that would allow Cubans who reached U.S. soil to apply for U.S. citizenship, Cubans still try to make it here. Their hope is to arrive safely, and slip into South Florida unnoticed.

Since October, the Coast Guard has interdicted 554 Cubans and returned them to Cuba. The numbers are on the rise. That’s more than the number who were caught crossing the seas during the entire year of 2018 (259) and 2019 (313) and 10 times higher than those who crossed and were interdicted in 2020 (46). Unless the refugees require medical attention, they are kept aboard Coast Guard cutters and repatriated within days.

Yaimara Perez has been in the U.S. for more than five years and said she was desperate to leave Cuba. She said as soon as she arrived, she prioritized learning English to apply for citizenship, which she now has.

“Learning English was my best option in this county — I had to learn and learn and learn — so I could put in the papers to ask for my mom to immigrate here,” Perez said. “She is 66 years old.”

She continued, “We need to be free. We have to continue, we have to keep going. I don’t want this to just be about July 11. I want to see July 12 and July 13 and July 14 so that we can see change in Cuba.”

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Dallas Cook, left, Matt Pitcher, Spook Roussin, Randy Botteri and Tyler Blanton model the latest in grilling fashion for the upcoming Florida Keys Brew BQ. SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly

For more information about Brew BQ, see pages 16-17.

he real heroes of this weekend’s Florida Keys Brew BQ, July 17-18, are the amateur chefs. They are setting up on Friday at the park for a sleepless night of tending the grill. Ten teams have signed up for bragging rights, a little cash, and a very cool trophy for the best pulled pork, the best brisket or the best overall.

The competition is serious; the competitors, not so much.

“I recommend lots of lighter fluid,” said Matt Pitcher, tongue in cheek.

“I’m just trying not to make anybody sick,” said Spook Roussin.

“That’s an awful lofty goal,” replied Pitcher.

The conversation among the Keys-based pit bosses took place recently at Overseas Pub and Grill.

Eventually, mellowed out by a beer or two, they began asking the serious questions.

“Does anybody know the rules?” asked Roussin.

“There are rules?” asked Randy Botteri, somewhat alarmed.

“Listen, guys, it’s very important to remove every bit of fat from the meat before putting it on the grill,” said Pitcher with a straight face.

Dallas Cook, super quick on the uptake, said “What?! Oh, wait …”

Griller Tyler Blanton was largely silent during the entire exchange, confident about one salient fact: Naming his team “The Butt Stuff,” would forever be etched in Keys lore.

Kidding aside, these selfless grillers are putting themselves on the line for two days of fun at the inaugural Florida Keys Brew BQ. In all, 10 teams have signed up and every team must cook both dishes, which will be judged by a group of local professionals who burned every single one of their taste buds on Totino’s Pizza Rolls the night before.

The amateur grillers will be located to the west of the amphitheater stage. Stop by to say hello and encourage their developing comedic routines.

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MARATHON WEEKLY / JULY 15, 2021 A yellow-billed cuckoo seen recently on Boca Chica Key. MARK HEDDEN/Keys Weekly

THE SECRET LIVES OF YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOOS

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MARK HEDDEN ... is a photographer, writer, and semi-professional birdwatcher. He has lived in Key West for more than 25 years and may no longer be employable in the real world. He is also executive director of the Florida Keys Audubon Society.

t would be tough to be a yellow-billed cuckoo in the Florida Keys if you viewed yourself through the eyes of a birdwatcher, because, well, you’d always just be a damn disappointment.

This is what I was thinking when I saw one fly across the road on Boca Chica the other day.

The disappointment wouldn’t be your fault. It would be the fault of the very similar-looking attention hog, the mangrove cuckoo. That’s the one birdwatchers always want to see.

It’s not because they are terribly beautiful or charismatic creatures – they are various shades of brown and white and always look a little hunched.

While some of their brown tones are really quite nice, they’re not in the visually stunning class of, say, flamingos or frigatebirds.

Mangrove cuckoos command the attention of birdwatchers because they’re so rarely seen. The excitement they generate is in exact proportion to their scarcity. They are primarily a Caribbean and South American species. In North America they can only be found in extreme South Florida. Traditionally, people come to the Keys to find them, though they can also be found in parts of the Everglades and Sanibel

Island.

Their scarcity is compounded by their skulkiness. These sneaky birds spend their lives avoiding attention of any kind. As a result, if you go looking for them, even in a place you know they nest, you are likely to fail.

Arguably the yellow-billed cuckoo is a better looking bird.

Where the belly of a mangrove cuckoo is kind of a dingy, tobaccotinged taupe, the yellow-billed cuckoo’s is a clean, dress-shirt white. Where the mangrove cuckoo’s wingtips are a slightly dark shade of umber, the yellow-billed cuckoo’s are reddish and tinged with a warm cinnamon glow. (The wingtips are usually my go-to for telling them apart.)

Yellow-billed cuckoos are a bit less skulky and a lot more common, breeding across the eastern two-thirds of the U.S., from the Keys to the Canadian border. I’ve actually seen hundreds of them in a single day during migration.

Disappointing birdwatchers with their commonness probably doesn’t bother yellow-billed cuckoos much. As the kids say, they DGAF. They’ve got their own lives to live.

The cuckoo family is a cosmopolitan one, with species of cuckoos found on every continent but Antarctica. The name comes from the call of the common cuckoo of Europe, which is probably the most well-known bird call in the world – two simple, clear notes that sound just like the name, and are easy to replicate with small bellows and pipes inside an ornately carved clock.

Even before the clocks, though, the name was somehow associated with craziness and mental incapacity, which always struck me as strange, as there are so many bird calls that sound so much crazier. (See: pretty much any species of gull. Also: peacocks.)

While cuckoos are not, in actuality, innately prone to delusions or diminished mental capacity, they can be viewed as devious, immoral creatures – at least in human terms. Consider their oft-used breeding tactic of brood parasitism, or laying their eggs in the nests of other species of birds and tricking them into raising them.

Fifty-six of the 127 cuckoo species in the world practice this to varying degrees. The common cuckoo, for instance, is all in. It doesn’t build nests and it doesn’t form pair bonds, instead mating with multiple partners. (The word “cuckold” is derived from this

fact, though inaccurately and no doubt somewhat misogynistically, it’s used as a pejorative for males being cheated on by females.) The female common cuckoo expends far more energy scouting suitable host nests than worrying about whom it mates with.

Common cuckoos are known to lay their eggs in the nests of over 100 different species of birds. To ensure the success of their chicks they use a few evolutionary dirty tricks – the cuckoo chicks hatch earlier and grow more quickly than the host species’ chicks.

The cuckoo chicks then often lift the other eggs up with their rumps and push them out of the nest, thus ensuring a greater share of care and feeding from the duped parents. A common cuckoo will lay eggs in 12 to 22 different nests each year.

Here in the Keys, mangrove cuckoos may or may not be brood parasites. They are so secretive, and so little is known about their lives and habits, it is impossible to say.

At first glance, yellow-billed cuckoos live largely respectable lives of avian domesticity. They’re thought to be monogamous, or at least serially monogamous. Males and females build the nest together, usually selecting a site well concealed by foliage. The female usually lays between one and six eggs, and the parents split brooding duties during the day, taking two-hour shifts, unless it is raining.

Then they wait for it to stop before switching. (The males tend to do the brooding at night.)

The parents also share the job of feeding their young, though not for long. These birds can raise a clutch in just 17 days – eggs are incubated for 9 to 11 days, and the fledglings depart the nest 7 to 9 days after that. It’s mind-bogglingly fast.

This speed allows them to live a double life as “facultative, interspecific brood parasites,” a.k.a. birds that lay their eggs in other species’ nests, but only when the situation is right. Yellow-bills have been known to hijack the nests of American robins, gray catbirds, wood thrushes, other songbirds, and several species of doves.

What triggers this is still unclear, but it is thought to occur when there is an unusual abundance of food – for instance, during the hatch year of 17-year cicadas.

It makes you think: maybe they deserve a little more attention than they get in these parts.

Got a bird question you’re dying to ask, or even just mildly curious about? Email “Ask the Bird Geek” at mark@markhedden.com.

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EVENTS ARE BACK Inaugural Florida Keys BrewBQ on tap this weekend

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y friend and luthier Dean Nickless (he builds amazing acoustic guitars and takes great care of my herd) recently shared a pertinent bit of wisdom with me. He told me about the two main side effects from the COVID-19 vaccines, and they are: relief and euphoria. He’s not kidding. As Monroe County is in the top three counties statewide for total vaccinated population, we are getting back to our version of normal. That’s a really great thing.

As we come out of the pandemic, it’s so wonderful to have real honestto-BBQ-goodness events back. There’s a big one on tap for this weekend — the inaugural Florida Keys BrewBQ. A celebration of barbecue, craft beer, and community, the BrewBQ also has some pretty good live music on tap as well.

Adrienne Z and I kick off the event at noon on Saturday as Jade Storm unplugged. We’re both local singersongwriters, and we’ll be playing a mix of our originals with some really cool covers. Adrienne sings like an angel and writes amazing songs; she’ll be playing songs from her best-selling CD, “Chameleons.” I’ll be playing songs from my brand new “After The Storm” CD as well as my “Keys Disease” and live CDs, and I’ll have plenty of copies there for sale.

The really great thing about playing with Adrienne is being able to sing harmony with her. I’ve been told we have a really nice vocal blend, and as a singer, it’s just really wonderful to be able to sing harmony.

Beginning at 4 is the set from Nashville singer-songwriter-producer Bridgette Tatum. She was recently profiled in these pages; suffice it to say that she’ll bring her songs and talent (as well as her #1 country hit for Jason Aldean, “She’s Country”) to the BrewBQ stage.

That evening, get set to rock out with Rock Show. This band played our most recent Seafood Festival, and they lit up the stage with note-perfect renditions of your favorite classic rock

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John Bartus & Adrienne Z – Noon Bridgette Tatum – 4 p.m.

Rock Show – 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 18 Terry Cassidy and Mike Bailey – Noon The Original Lady A Blues Band – 2:30 p.m.

EVENT PARKING: Marathon Community Park (200 36th St., oceanside) & neighboring lots HOURS: Saturday, July 17, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, July 18, noon to 5 p.m.

ADMISSION: $5 • Children under TO 12 are free • VIP passes available LOCAL TAXI AVAILABLE THE COMMUNITY PARK

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faithfully recreates everyone’s favorites, from Pink Floyd to Guns N’ Roses. High energy, high velocity, high impact rock and roll will be the perfect complement to savory barbecue and is a City of Maracold craft beer. thon councilBy the way — man. He also is did I mention that a musician who performs around there are going to be 20 craft beers town. For more featured? Not only see johnbartus. that, but big barbecom cue rigs from Battle Rig BBQ, Pig In And Pig Out, and local favorites the Green Turtle Inn BBQ rig will serve up that smoky savory goodness. And some south-of-the-border barbacoa and street tacos will be served up fresh by the local Marathon folks from La Isla Tacos. Between the craft beers and all the food choices, it’s a good idea to make plans to attend both days to be able to sample everything. Now, back to the music.

Sunday’s musical show kicks off

native Cassidy made his way to Key West for a two-week vacation and never left. His island lifestyle brought inspiration when it came to writing songs which can be described as Island folk music. Bailey, originally from the Jersey Shore, is also a guitar player, singer and songwriter. His inspiration stems from listening to the music of the ’60s. About five years ago, they got together during open mic sessions at Boondocks and they’ve been playing together ever since.

What would a BrewBQ festival be without some blues? The Original Lady A Blues Band takes the stage at 2:30 p.m. for some amazing classic blues and rock. Featuring the Original Lady A on vocals and Ric “Bluesfuze” Arra on lead guitar and vocals, this band will go from gritty heartfelt blues to some amazing Eric Clapton covers. They’ve been entertaining around the world and in South Florida for many years — we’re lucky to have them as part of the BrewBQ. This new summer event is hosted by the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce, and is brought to you by the City of Marathon and the event’s

resume a somewhat normal existence again, and this event can be the kickoff party for getting back to our sunny tropical lifestyles.

I really hope you can come out to the BrewBQ this weekend.

It’s going to be a lot of fun, and the Keys deserve a great new event to celebrate our resilience, our perseverance, and our sense of community. Besides, there’s barbecue and craft beer. And great live music. I hope to see you this weekend!

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

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LET’S GO SHOPPING

Florida Keys Honey: As well as providing hive capture and relocation throughout the Keys, the Pirate Hat Apiary sells a wide range of bee-made products, from wildflower honeys to beeswax candles and body lotions. The company’s passion for protecting and serving the honeybee has expanded into a successful business spanning from Southern Miami to the lower Keys.

Honey Meadery: Bringing a modern Keys take to brewing what’s thought to be humanity’s oldest alcoholic drink, Keys’ Meads was born through owner and founder Jeff Kesling Jr.’s love of honey and desire to provide a delicious alternative to beers and wines. Keys’ Meads also provides in-house tastings of its unique flavor varieties such as chili, coffee and blueberry.

Brew BQ will feature booths selling art and goods

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he beer and barbecue are great, don’t get us wrong. But so is the chance at a little retail therapy.

Many of the vendors setting up at Florida Keys Brew BQ also frequent the Original Marathon Seafood Festival and their wares are known and appreciated by locals. The Keys Weekly has highlighted a few below; stop by and give ’em some love.

Coffee Cares: With a focus on fairness and equality in all areas of the business, Islamorada Coffee Roasters provides unique, air-roasted Arabica coffees to the Keys accompanied by the peace of mind that every part of a purchase is as healthy and planetconscious as possible.

Helpful Hemps: Nature’s Botanicals provides the beautiful combination of premiere Cuban rolled cigars with the healing and relaxing powers of Havana hemp.

With Delta-8 and hemp products ranging from pre-rolls to gummies to prime bud, Nature’s Botanicals aims to assist with anxiety, stress and wellness.

7 Sins: For anyone craving an even better variation of that favorite of hangover cures, 7 Sins Bloody Caesar Mix’s awardwinning concoctions use the finest natural ingredients and a secret family recipe to create the ultimate refreshing drink.

They also make a range of rim salts and Bloody Mary veggies to spice up any dish or cocktail.

Muerto Mermaid Art & Apparel: Selling a myriad of products from prints to shirts to stickers, Migdalia is a talented artist whose designs explore an awareness of the connections between femininity and independence.

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LIGHTS ON

Pigeon Key celebrates flippin’ the switch

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n July 8, the Pigeon Key Foundation hosted a special party on the island in the middle of the 7 Mile Bridge. The facility — historic and educational and open to the public — recently acquired electric utility access. Previously, the island depended on generators and then solar power, but now with “pole power” it can regear toward hosting larger events that require bigger draws from the grid. (Operations on the island will continue to use partial solar power.) Partygoers were a blend of Pigeon Key board members and supporters.

The good news keeps coming: the apparel company MANG recently announced it will partner with the foundation to replant 1,000 mangroves on Pigeon Key on Tuesday, July 27 to mitigate soil loss. MANG grows the mangrove seedlings at a South Florida nursery.

Kelly McKinnon, executive director of the Pigeon Key Foundation, estimated that the island lost about 80% of its mangroves to Hurricane Irma. MANG, which plants a mangrove for every product it sells, is donating all the seedlings at no cost to the Foundation.

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2. Mike Puto, left, and Larry Benvenuti roost at the table of swag.

3. Randy Mearns set up the celebratory fireworks on Pigeon Key.

4. Kelly McKinnon, executive director of the Pigeon Key Foundation, addresses the guests from atop a cooler.

5. Among the guests are Melody Spiering DiCosta and Bettye Chaplin, who both lived on the island when it was a functioning toll station for the newly constructed Overseas Highway.

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FREE TO LOCALS D’Asign Source invites the public to pick and choose

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n July 10, D’Asign Source in Marathon invited the public to the Marathon compound to choose one wonderful, free thing. The company handed out more than 2,000 items — palms, landscaping materials, small furniture and more. The crowd made a peaceful line at the “Revamp and Replant” event and patrons entered as others exited. “COVID-19 impacted us all, but the Florida Keys and its people are resilient and will continue to persevere,” said a statement from company executives, who added the event was in appreciation for the community’s strength.

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4 1. Third-generation D’Ascanios of D’Asign Source — Nicholas guiding the palm with his brother Franco driving the forklift — help load goodies in the back of locals’ trucks. CONTRIBUTED 2. Sadie Segard, left, is accompanied to the sale by Claire Segard and Christy Meier.

Well camouflaged (behind the plants) are two more locals.

3. Some of the goods were in the yard behind the D’Asign Source store in Marathon.

4. One eager shopper lays claim to a large, potted plant.

5. A drone shot captures the public’s excitement surrounding the Revamp and Replant event hosted by D’Asign Source in Marathon.

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SHORT, TIGHT LINES The City of Marathon teaches kids to fish

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he fishing clinics are back on the regular schedule for Marathon kids.

Hosted by the City of Marathon at Oceanfront Park behind City Hall, the kids receive some expert instruction and chatted with FWC officers about the rules and regulations. The kids received a free pole and swag bag.

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2. FWC Officers Justin Salazar, left, and Courtney Carroll look to be having almost as much fun as the kids.

3. Bella, right, and friend are delighted with their bags of goodies. Each child also took home a new rod and reel.

4. FWC Officer Justin Salazar shows a youngster where to find answers.

5. Beck, right, ventures onto the rip rap for a closer shot at the fish.

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Florida Keys Table

he Florida Keys boast some of the most iconic eateries and bars in the world.

Creative culinary minds elevate local seafood to new levels and celebrate contemporary fusion, Cuban, Caribbean, Asian, French and other international influences. Our chain of islands is one of the world’s top food and drink destinations.

In addition to the eats, the skilled professionals who define our local hospitality industry do much more than mix unique cocktails and serve delicious meals. These men and women

are also our ambassadors, social directors, travel advisors and unlicensed — but often effective — therapists.

To celebrate our unique culinary culture, Keys Weekly brings you this bi-weekly feature to highlight the food, libations and local personalities that define our “must-try” destinations across the Florida Keys. Whether you’re a first-time tourist or fifth-generation local, be sure to indulge in something new or revisit a familiar favorite. And above all, support the local owners and employees who are vital to our Keys communities.

MUST-TRY Mexican Street Corn Dip appetizer Square Grouper, Cudjoe Key The dish started as a special appetizer, but repeated requests from customers earned it a top spot among the restaurant's featured appetizers, said Square Grouper owner Lynn Bell.

Made with a blend of cheeses, spices, corn off the cob, herbs, lime and Square Grouper's own signature smoked-poblano hot sauce, the dip is served warm with house-made chips (and reheats beautifully back at home later.)

KEYS COCKTAIL Key Lime Margarita Marathon Grill and Ale House “We sell a lot of these,” assistant general manager Tiffany Scibilia said.

Ingredients: KeKe Key Lime Pie Cream Liqueur, Milagro silver tequila, triple sec and sour mix.

The glass is then rimmed with Key lime syrup. “You can also take it up a notch with coconut syrup. It’s really refreshing with a bite.”

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Heather Morelli, bartender Sandbar Rooftop, Islamorada Hometown: Manhattan, New York Lived in Keys since: January 2021 Favorite drink to make: “Margaritas, because I like to drink them.”

Favorite drink to drink: “Margaritas made with fresh lime, an orange slice, triple sec and a splash of sour mix.”

Favorite off-work activities: “I like to be out on the water, boating, swimming or paddle-boarding.”

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‘THE SUPPORT HAS BEEN HUMBLING’

Good Samaritans drop off huge checks at Kathy Elmore’s cancer fundraiser CHARLOTTE TWINE charlotte@keysweekly.com

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avernier couple Kathy and Ben Elmore have been floored by the reaction of the Keys community to her cancer diagnosis.

At the packed July 10 day-long fundraiser that was organized for her at Marathon’s Overseas Pub, bar manager Andy Sharf said, Good Samaritans would drive up to the gathering, run in with a check for thousands of dollars to give to the Elmores, then drive away.

“The support we have received has been humbling,” said Ben, who is a road-patrol sergeant for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. He previously told Keys Weekly that it’s been hard to ask for and receive help after his wife Kathy’s surprising Stage IIIC colorectal cancer diagnosis at age 33. Just the out-of-pocket maximum for the insurance has cost the family thousands of dollars.

In May, mom-of-two and tax collector employee Kathy was hit with recurring stomach pain. The pain was so severe, she went to Mariners Hospital to have it checked out. Doctors said she had an abscess, so she had immediate surgery to have it drained.

But the pain unexpectedly came back.

The doctors prescribed exploratory surgery. On May 15, she received the unexpected Stage III cancer diagnosis.

Her family is shocked, especially since she’s so young and not a smoker.

“I have no family history of this type of cancer,” she said.

The cancer appears to be random.

An intense treatment plan started immediately. Kathy wears a port to administer chemotherapy. After a few more weeks of that she’ll receive radiation therapy, all in hopes to shrink the tumor before surgery to remove it in a few months.

The community comes together for Kathy Elmore Day at the Overseas Lounge. From left: Becky and Chris DiGiovanni, Sgt. Trevor Wirth, Taron Wirth, Sgt. Ben Elmore, Kathy Elmore, Tax Collector Sam Steele, Aileen Galvan and Angie Lecoumpte. SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly

Meanwhile, the expenses started adding up, such as that out-of-pocket maximum and medical supplies. Also, Kathy has had a loss of income from her tax collector’s job because she has run out of sick days, though she is extremely grateful that her boss, Sam Steele, is very patient about her needing time off.

“I personally want to thank everyone who showed up to support us, donated, bought raffle tickets and bid on silent auctions,” said Ben about the fundraiser. “Thank you to our friends, family and co-workers who came out and spent time with us, including Sheriff (Rick) Ramsay, Tax Collector

Sam Steele and Monroe County Mayor Michelle Coldiron. A big thank you to Andy Sharf for organizing this event and our friend Stephanie for all of her help through this process.”

Ben was also moved that “our friend Josh Madden drove 1,100 miles from Louisiana to be at the event and played music there.”

The Overseas Pub fundraiser lasted from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. The bar staff donated 100 percent of their tips from that day, while a silent auction included fishing charters and hotel stays as well as other prizes from businesses up and down the Keys. Bands played from 4 to 10 p.m., and deejays spun from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The Elmores’ friend Stephanie was in charge of hawking tickets for the 50/50 raffle. She pointed out that the couple who won the raffle, Chuck and Cindy Bell, donated all the money right back to the Elmores.

“It was heartwarming to see, even from strangers” said Stephanie. “And the servers and the staff were so nice.”

“We were able to raise a good chunk of money to help offset Kathy’s medical bills and have a good time while doing it,” said bar manager Sharf, pointing out that the Elmores now have enough to pay for next year’s out-of-pocket insurance maximum and then some.

“There were multiple thousanddollar handshakes that day,” he said, half jokingly.

Sharf noted that Keith and Susie Anderson, who won the three-day, two-night stay at Marathon’s Faro Blanco Resort, donated their win to the Elmores, as well.

“That was the norm, not the exception,” Sharf said. “I get burned out living here in the Keys sometimes, but the community renews my spirit.”

To donate to Kathy Elmore’s crowdfunding campaign, go to Spot. fund/helpkathyfightcancer.

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CONGRATULATIONS To our BUYERS & SELLERS. We hope you enjoy your new homes.

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CATCH HIS DRIFT? C.J. GEOTIS WINS 2021 KEY WEST WRITERS GUILD AWARD

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he Florida Keys Council of the Arts, in conjunction with the Key West Writers Guild, recently announced that C.J. Geotis has won this year’s writing award for his manuscript, “DoubleEdged Sword.”

Geotis is a lifelong fisherman who followed his dream 21 years ago to the Florida Keys. He served as the deputy city manager and ports manager of Marathon for four years.

His volunteer work includes serving on the board of the Marathon Community Theater.

For 14 years he has written a local fishing column. Many of his columns emphasize the fact that relationships and friendships are often more important than the catch. He is currently in the final stages of writing his first full-length novel, “The Double-Edged Sword.” Geotis lives in Marathon with his wife, Loretta. Contact him at fishstoriescj@comcast.net.

This year marks the 18th annual award for the cash prize, which is supported by an endowment of the arts council.

Past winners include Kristina Neihouse, Dale Dapkins, Lisa Mahoney, Joanna Brady Schmida, Richard DeGrasse, Harry Schroeder, the late Elizabeth Warner, Eddie Goldstein and Rusty Hodgdon.

Fishing enthusiast and writer C.J. Geotis is the 2021 winner of the Key West Writers Guild annual award. CONTRIBUTED

The manuscript was anonymously reviewed in a competitive field of submittals and selected by three judges: Anne Shaver, Kevin Assam and Craig Jolly.

Local writers with works in progress are encouraged to apply for the 2022 award of $2,000. To qualify, one must be a resident of Monroe County, a member of the Key West Writers Guild, and working on either a novel or a work of nonfiction. Applicants must read from their work at two meetings of the Key West Writers Guild. Membership is paid annually, and meetings are held at 9 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. More information is at keysarts.com.

— Contributed

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CONGRATULATIONS To our BUYERS & SELLERS. We hope you enjoy your new homes.

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ara Whitehead will take the reins as principal of Poinciana Elementary for the 2021-22 school year, Monroe County School District Superintendent Theresa Axford announced.

“I have watched Tara Whitehead in the classroom as a teacher and I could see her great talent and the deep level of understanding in the learning process she displayed,” Axford said. “I am pleased to see her move into the principal role at Poinciana Elementary.

Her love of students, her skills of positive behavior management, her willingness to invest time working and supporting teachers and her knowledge of classroom pedagogy will be an asset in this new role.”

Whitehead earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Kent State University and a master’s in educational leadership from the University of North Florida.

She began her teaching career in Jacksonville, where she taught third through fifth grade and enjoyed watching her students’ eyes light up when they mastered their work.

In 2011, she moved to Key West, and began working with the Monroe County School District as a substitute teacher.

The next year, she joined the staff at Key West High School, where she taught earth space science.

Her desire to support all stakeholders in the school community was a driving force in her making the move to assistant principal role at Key West High School, where she was an integral part of moving the school forward. She made the transition to Poinciana Elementary assistant principal last year.

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“Tara is an upbeat person who always has a positive outlook on things,” said Poinciana first-grade teacher Robin Black.

“One of the things I admire most is the way she makes everyone feel valued and respected. I’m looking forward to a great year with her as principal.”

As a member of the Key West community, Whitehead is committed to providing the best academic and social environment for the students at Poinciana.

“I believe in cultivating positive relationships with teachers, staff, parents and families to increase the support and academic achievement for our students,” Whitehead said. “My passion and beliefs for a quality and equitable education for all students will be a driving force to continue the success at Poinciana Elementary.”

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IN PRAISE OF (NEW) LIBRARIES

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ore than books and bricks, the public library offers services beyond the imagination. The cornerstone of any community, libraries provide technology, clubs, gaming, meeting spaces and universal access to information. In honor of the spectacular new Marathon Public Library, grab your card and pick up one of these new releases!

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THE OVERDUE LIFE OF AMY BYLER

By Kelly Harms What mom wouldn’t love a “Momspringa?!” When cardigan-toting, soft spoken school librarian Amy Byler is offered a ticket to attend a reading conference in New York City, she jumps at the chance to have a desperately needed break. Three years ago her husband went on a business trip to Hong Kong and, shockingly, never returned. Without a moment to spare, Amy is busy raising her two children and working full-time; she has become an expert at hiding her pain and denying herself any private life at all. When the “hot librarian” at the conference not only loves her ideas but invites her to coffee, Amy quickly reinvents herself via her best friend Talia, who runs a popular woman’s magazine. Talia’s brilliant creation of #Momspringa is born and Amy’s trip is extended, offering her a full makeover including highlights, spin classes and Twitter dates. Her three days turn into weeks and this quiet librarian is ready to jump-start a brand new chapter of her life.

Absolutely unputdownable, laugh-out-loud beach read for any mom, book lover and believer in second chances.

THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN

By Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray Belle da Costa Greene works as a librarian at Princeton University. A lovely young woman, she spends her days surrounded by books and rare manuscripts, history and art. In 1905, a friend refers Belle for a position as directress of his uncle’s private library. Working closely with the most powerful financier on Wall Street, J.P. Morgan, changes Belle’s future forever. Beautiful, intelligent and trusted, she acquires worldwide treasures and helps to create one of the preeminent collections in the world. Rubbing shoulders with famous art dealers and gallerists, Belle becomes the most successful businesswoman of her time. But there is something Belle is hiding. Behind the silk curtains she is part of an African American family that has passed as white. As Belle’s father spent his life advocating for equal rights, her mother quietly changed the family’s name and history to reflect Portuguese descent and smudged their lineage enough to quiet any rumors. As the sole support of the family, Belle became expert at hiding her identity. She knew in her heart that Mr. Morgan would not overlook his racial prejudice. It became Belle’s lifelong mission to bury her secret while solidifying the future for The Morgan Library. Historical fiction at its very best.

THE PARIS LIBRARY

By Janet Skeslien Charles Excited to begin her first job, Odile Souchet enters the American Library in Paris. It is 1939 and the world around her is crumbling. Her father thinks she should already be married, her twin brother Remy goes off to war and Odile begins a romance with a handsome French policeman.

As Paris falls to the Nazis, these dedicated librarians fight back the only way they know how — with books. They deliver books to those no longer able to enter the library. A deal is made with the inspector to protect the books as libraries are looted and destroyed. Books are sent to soldiers in hospitals and on the front lines. In 1983, Odile is a widow living in Montana. For years, her reserved French manner has kept neighbors at a distance. Across the way, young Lily is desperately trying to survive her awkward adolescence and seeks an unexpected friendship with Odile.

She wants to learn French and ultimately discovers the truth of Odile’s difficult past. Based on actual events and alternating chapters between the past and present, “The Paris Library” is a passionate portrait of family, friendship and the unmistakable connection that books bring into our lives.

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NO DETENTION FOR ONE KEY DEER Little guy was hanging around Sugarloaf school

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aw enforcement reported no detention for one Key deer roaming the grounds of Sugarloaf Middle School recently.

Florida Fish & Wildlife Officer Daniel Jones was sent to the school when a Key deer was seen inside the fence roaming the grounds. Jones arrived along with a Monroe County sheriff’s deputy and Florida Highway Patrol trooper.

The officers worked as a team to corner the Key deer in a hallway at the school. Jones ended up catching the deer as it went to jump by him, and walked it to the nearest exit.

The state trooper made a lasso to secure the deer in case it tried to escape and run into traffic. The uninjured Key deer was released back into the woods nearby.

— Weekly staff report

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LEMUEL OTIS, MONROE COUNTY’S FIRST SHERIFF?

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or every prominent early Key West resident immortalized on buildings and street signs, scores of lesser-known residents go virtually unrecognized. One of these individuals is Lemuel Otis. In what may be the earliest record of Otis in Key West, an 1826 document identified him as master of the schooner Amanda Malvina. Like many who have come to the Florida Keys, it seems like he visited the island and decided to stay.

By 1828, Otis is referred to as Key West’s jailer. He was, apparently, only a part-time resident, as the same year Otis is recorded as living on Indian Key and doing a little farming on nearby Tea Table Key. Accounts of Otis would begin appearing in newspapers, repeatedly, in 1829. In one event, Charles Greene was indicted for resisting when Otis attempted to serve a legal paper. The event likely occurred in Key West.

In another event that year, one that found Otis on the other end of the judicial spectrum, he was arrested for assault and battery on a man named Culling E. Arledge. According to Florida Territory documents, “There having been no writ issued in the cause, it is ordered by the Court that it be stricken off the docket and dismissed.”

On Nov. 15, 1829, one newspaper account states that Otis was indicted for the crime of permitting Pely Messer and Henry Webb, prisoners in his custody as jailer, to escape. 1829 is also the year that the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office identifies Lemuel Otis as the county’s first sheriff. The circumstances surrounding that designation are a little fuzzy. As the formal position of sheriff is an elected position, the documentation asserting the fact has proven as elusive as a Skunk Ape. Certainly, he was affiliated with some degree of law enforcement.

What is also clear is that he was not above the law and capable of being arrested.

For a variety of reasons, his name would continue to appear in newspaper accounts.

One of the more notable instances was a declaration he made regarding his wife. Otis exchanged wedding vows with Henrietta in December 1834. The two were living on Indian Key, where Otis is said to have worked as a carpenter. It would prove a short-lived union.

Born in Germany circa 1818 and a child (by today’s standards) at the time, there is no indication as to the source of her need to depart their marital bed.

On July 25, 1835, Mr. Otis filed the following public announcement in the Key West Register: “Whereas my wife Henrietta has quitted my bed and board, I hereby forewarn all

persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, for I will not pay any debts of her contracting.”

When she left, Henrietta moved to Key West.

She remarried to lighthouse keeper Benjamin Kerr in 1838. They would divorce, BRAD too, but she would continue BERTELLI to live on the island. She would die on Key West in ... is the curator 1901. for Islamorada’s Back on Indian Key, Otis Keys History & is listed in an 1836 Election Discovery Center.

A published auNotion announcing the thor of six books, posts of Monroe County his favorite subClerk, Sheriff, and Coroner. jects are Indian The election was held on Key and skunk Feb. 1, 1836. Three voting apes. precincts were identified, one at each of the three major settlements: Key West, Indian Key and Cape Florida. At Indian Key, the voting center was held at Jacob Housman’s general store.

Residents Housman, Charles Howe, and Lemuel Otis served as inspectors.

While there are no references to Otis acting as the sheriff, he has been identified as a justice of the peace from 1836-1842. It is important to keep in mind that, as of 1836, Indian Key was no longer part of Monroe County.

In terms of the island chain, Monroe County stopped at Bahia Honda. Above Bahia Honda, the islands had become part of the newly formed Dade County. It seems that if Otis was living in Dade County, he was likely serving the county of Dade and not Monroe.

With that idea in mind, according to Ter-

On Nov. 15, 1829, one newspaper account states that Otis was indicted for the crime of permitting Pely Messer and Henry Webb, prisoners in his custody as jailer, to escape.

ritorial Papers of the United States dated Feb. 17, 1840, there is documentation identifying Lemuel Otis serving as the Dade County sheriff. Whether or not Otis formally served as the first Monroe County sheriff or not, it has been documented that he served as, if not the first, then one of the first Dade County sheriffs.

Otis would barely survive 1840. In the early morning hours of August 7, 1840, he was sleeping in a small room above Housman’s general store. When Indians attacked the island during the Seminole War, Otis attempted to escape the store and was struck in the leg by a musket ball. Wounded, he managed to make his way to the island’s edge and climb into one of the Indian canoes. Loss of blood from the gunshot made him too weak to paddle, so the canoe just floated away until it was discovered the following day afloat by a Navy ship. Lemuel Otis made a full, though not lengthy, recovery.

Eighteen months later, on March 2, 1842, he died for unrelated reasons.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES

ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 5:30 P.M., the Islamorada, Village of Islands Village Council will hold a public hearing at Founders Park Community Center located at 87000 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider the following items: FIRST READINGS AN ORDINANCE OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, CONSIDERING THE REQUEST OF ANDREAS B. HOPMAN TO AMEND THE VILLAGE’S FUTURE LAND USE MAP FROM RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM (RM) TO MIXED USE (MU) FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, LOCATED ON UPPER MATECUMBE KEY, WITH REAL ESTATE NUMBER 00404690-000200, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE UPON THE APPROVAL OF THIS ORDINANCE BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (SEE MAP 1).

AN ORDINANCE OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, CONSIDERING THE REQUEST OF ANDREAS B. HOPMAN, TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FROM SETTLERS RESIDENTIAL (SR) TO HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (HC) FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, LOCATED ON UPPER MATECUMBE KEY, WITH REAL ESTATE NUMBER 00404690-000200, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE UPON THE APPROVAL OF THIS ORDINANCE BY THE STATE

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LEGAL NOTICES July 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE O F PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH AMENDING LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ARTICLE III. DISTRICT REGULATIONS ARTICLE VIII. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2021 AT 9:30 A.M., the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida will hold a public hearing at City Hall commission room located at 600 W. Ocean Dr., Key Colony Beach, FL, to review and take public comments on the proposed amendments to the Land Development Regulations, Article III. District Regulations, Section 101-10 – R-1A One

LEGAL NOTICES dwelling unit residence district, Section 101-11 – R-1B One dwelling unit residence district, Section 101-12 – R-2A Two dwelling unit residence district, Section 101-13 – R-2B Two dwelling unit residence district, Section 101-14R-C Two dwelling unit residence district, Section 101-15 – R-3 Multiunit residence district, Section 101-16 – RH Resort hotel district, Section 101-17 – B-1 Neighborhood business district, Section 10118 – PB Public buildings and grounds districts; and Article VIII. Floodplain Management, Section 101-95 Site Plans and Construction Documents.

This meeting will be available virtually via Zoom Meetings.

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

LEGAL NOTICES attending via Zoom Meetings.

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

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

If you are unable to attend the Hearing on Thursday, August 12, 2021 but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to: City Commission, P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, or cityclerk@ keycolonybeach.net and your comments will be entered into the record.

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (SEE MAP 1) .

NOTICE OF HEARING TO IMPOSE AND PROVIDE FOR COLLECTION OF STORMWATER SERVICE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AN ORDINANCE OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, CONSIDERING THE REQUEST OF MICHAEL MURPHY, TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FROM NATIVE RESIDENTIAL (NR) ZONING DISTRICT TO HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (HC) ZONING DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE EAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF OVERSEAS HIGHWAY AND CORAL AVENUE, AT APPROXIMATELY MILE MARKER 88.7, WITH REAL ESTATE NUMBERS 00415850-000000 AND 00415860-000000, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE UPON THE APPROVAL OF THIS ORDINANCE BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (SEE MAP 2).

AN ORDINANCE OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, CONSIDERING THE REQUEST OF MICHAEL MURPHY, TO AMEND THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP FROM RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION (RC) TO MIXED USE (MU) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE EAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF OVERSEAS HIGHWAY AND CORAL AVENUE, AT APPROXIMATELY MILE MARKER 88.7, WITH REAL ESTATE NUMBERS 00415850-000000 AND 00415860-000000,, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE UPON THE APPROVAL OF THIS ORDINANCE BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (SEE MAP 2).

Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will conduct a public hearing to consider imposing stormwater service assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2021, against properties located within the incorporated area of the City, to fund the cost of stormwater management services, facilities and programs provided to such properties and to authorize collection of such assessments on the tax bill.

The public hearing will be held at 9:30 a.m. on August 12, 2021 at the City Hall Auditorium, 600 West Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed assessments. All affected property owners have a right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections with the City Commission within 20 calendar days of the date of this notice. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. It is the policy of the City of Key Colony Beach to comply with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons who need accommodations in order to attend or participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk at 305-289-1212 at least 48 hours prior to this meeting in order to request such assistance.

The Stormwater Service Assessments are proposed to fund the City's cost to provide Stormwater Management Services in the area shown above. The Stormwater Service Assessments are imposed upon each lot and parcel within the City for services and facilities provided by the stormwater management utility. For purposes of imposing the Stormwater Service Assessment, all lots and parcels within the City are classified into the following two customer classes: (1) Residential, which includes vacant properties zoned residential and (2) Commercial, which includes governmental, hotels and other.

A copy of the items may be reviewed at the Village Administrative Center and Public Safety Headquarters, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida.

Affected parties may appear at the public hearing, be heard and submit evidence with respect to the applications.

The Stormwater Service Assessment imposed shall be the rate of sixty-five dollars ($65.00) per residential unit or residential vacant lot or one hundred thirty dollars ($130.00) per commercial parcel. The total annual stormwater assessment revenue to be collected within the City of Key Colony Beach for the upcoming fiscal year is estimated to be $102,750.

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

Copies of the ordinance and other legal documentation for the assessment program are available for inspection at the City Clerk's office, located at City Hall - 600 West Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051. If you have any questions, please contact the City at 305-289-1212, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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

The assessments will be collected on the ad valorem tax bill to be mailed in November 2021, as authorized by section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. Failure to pay the assessments will cause a tax certificate to be issued against the property which may result in a loss of title.

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

CITY COMMISSION OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA

Ty Harris, Development Services Director

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE OF MEETING FOR INTERVIEW OF TOP RANKED RESPONDENT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK SERVICES FOR MONROE COUNTY KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CONCOURSE A AND TERMINAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM NOTICE IS HEREBY PROVIDED that a meeting of the Selection Committee to conduct an interview of the top ranked respondent to the Request for Proposals for CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK SERVICES FOR MONROE COUNTY KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CONCOURSE A AND TERMINAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Will be held on July 22, 2021 commencing at 3:00 p.m. at the Key West International Airport, 3491 South Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, Florida In accordance with Section 286.0113 of the Florida Statutes, the interview with the firm is exempt from the Public Meeting requirement.

On July 22, 2021 commencing at 4:15 p.m., a meeting of the Selection Committee will be convened for the purpose of reviewing the total scores (written plus interview) and determining a final ranking.

This meeting is open to the Public. The meeting will be held at the Key West International Airport, 3491 South Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, Florida.

Dated at Key West, Florida, this 9th day of July, 2021.

Roman Gastesi, County Administrator Publication date: July 15, 2021 The Official website of Monroe County, Florida www.eyw.com and Demandstar. com ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing impaired or voice impaired, call “711.”

Publish: July 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING: MONROE COUNTY CONTRACTORS EXAMINING BOARD MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Notice is Hereby Given To Whom it may concern, that on Tuesday, July 23, 2021 the Monroe County Contractors Examining Board (CEB) will hold a scheduled meeting at the

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LEGAL NOTICES

Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Second Floor, BOCC Room, Marathon, Florida commencing at 9:30 A.M. This meeting is to hear the following: any person(s) to come before the board; any reports from Monroe County Assistant Attorney; any reports from Monroe County Building Official; any reports from Staff.

The Monroe County Contractors Examining Board (“CEB”) will review Certificate of Competency Trade Applications and public participation in this meeting may be conducted via Communication Media Technology (“CMT”) using Zoom Webinar platform, during the scheduled meeting.

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

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

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special recommendations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”.

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

Rick Griffin, Building Official/ Board Secretary Maria Partington, Senior Coordinator – CEB Board Monroe County Building Department Publish: July 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at PaciniMaxine@monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m.

– 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on July 30, 2021.

All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Meeting Notice The District I Advisory Committee (DAC I) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular scheduled meeting on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the August 4, 2021 regular meeting of the District I Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform.

If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL.Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/87664324679 Meeting ID: 876 6432 4679 One tap mobile +13126266799,, 87664324679# US (Chicago) +19292056099,, 87664324679# US (New York) Please contact Maxine Pacini

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Meeting Notice The District II Advisory Committee (DAC II) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the August 3, 2021 regular meeting of the District II Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform.

If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL.Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/89840061154 Meeting ID: 898 4006 1154 One tap mobile +19292056099,, 89840061154# US (New York) +13017158592,, 89840061154# US (Washington DC) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at PaciniMaxine@monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m.

– 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on July 30, 2021 All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired,

LEGAL NOTICES call “711”.

Publish: July 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Meeting Notice The District III Advisory Committee (DAC III) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the August 4, 2021 meeting of the District III Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform.

If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL.Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/84769251654 Meeting ID: 847 6925 1654 One tap mobile +13017158592,, 84769251654# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,, 84769251654# US (Chicago) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at PaciniMaxine@monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m.

– 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on July 30, 2021 All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”.

Publish: July 15, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Meeting Notice The District IV Advisory Committee (DAC IV) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the August 3, 2021 meeting of the District IV Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform.

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Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL.Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/87439019452 Meeting ID: 874 3901 9452 One tap mobile +19292056099,, 87439019452# US (New York) +13017158592,, 87439019452# US (Washington DC) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at PaciniMaxine@monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m.

– 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on July 30, 2021 All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”.

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All District Advisory Committee Meetings/workshops of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”.

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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 FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 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 15, 2021.

Personal Representative: APRIL C. LUMPKIN 29680 Flying Cloud Avenue Big Pine Key, Florida 33043 Attorney for Personal Representative: LEONARD E. MONDSCHEIN, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 189899 The Elder Law Center of Mondschein and Mondschein, P.A. 10691 N. Kendall Drive, Suite 205 Miami, Florida 33176 Telephone: (305) 274-0955 Fax: (305) 596-0832 E-Mail: Lenlaw1@aol.com Secondary E-Mail: Lenlaw1@ bellsouth.net Publish: July 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Meeting Notice The District V Advisory Committee (DAC V) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the August 3, 2021 meeting of the District V Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform.

If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL.Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/81280166750 Meeting ID: 812 8016 6750 One tap mobile +13126266799,, 81280166750# US (Chicago) +19292056099,, 81280166750# US (New York) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at PaciniMaxine@monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m.

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: HARRY HARRIS PARK WILKINSON’S POINT AND BEACH JETTY HURRICANE REPAIRS MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices.

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

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

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00 P.M. on August 26, 2021. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: Harry Harris Park Wilkinson’s Pt. & Beach Jetty Hurricane Repairs 08/26/2021 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB or otherwise be rejected or undeliverable to OMB-BIDS@ monroecounty-fl.gov, in advance of the bid opening, please email: omb-purchasing@ monroecounty-fl.gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on August 26, 2021. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-57-M DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF CYNTHIA L. CHAPMAN Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Cynthia L. Chapman, deceased, whose date of death was December 16, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court 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 15, 2021.

Personal Representative: Gregg M. Chapman 7707 Gulfstream Blvd.

Marathon, Florida 33050 Attorney for Personal Representative: Richard E. Warner Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw. com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: July 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-169-K IN RE: ESTATE OF DOROTHY STRICKLAND BAUER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DOROTHY STRICKLAND BAUER, deceased, whose date of death was April 27, 2021 is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-000066-P JUDGE LUIS GARCIA IN RE: ESTATE OF ROLLIN S. REITER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of Rollin S. Reiter, deceased, whose date of death was January 7, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Monroe County Clerk of Court, Plantation Satellite Branch, 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is July 15, 2021.

Personal Representative: Jefferson J. Reiter 256 Merton Avenue Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 Attorneys for Personal Representative: Neil R. Chrystal, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 578185 Candice J. Palte, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 118840 DUNWODY WHITE & LANDON PA 550 Biltmore Way, Suite 810 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Telephone: (305) 529-1500 Fax: (305) 529-8855 E-Mail: nchrystal@dwl-law.com E-Mail: cpalte@dwl-law.com Secondary e-mail: xnunez@ dwl-law.com khuffman@dwl-law.com Publish: July 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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

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

and Android devices, and it may also be accessed via desktop computer. No account or fee is required. Please visit ZOOM Help Center at https://support/zoom. us to familiarize yourself with the service. If you are unable to use the ZOOM link, to appear telephonically, you may call (301) 715-8592 and enter the ZOOM Meeting ID of 370 437 2256. The Court has set aside fifteen (15) minutes for this hearing.

UNDER SECTION 63.089, FLORIDA STATUTES, FAILURE TO TIMELY FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE AND THE PETITION WITH THE COURT AND TO APPEAR AT THIS HEARING CONSTITUTES GROUNDS UPON WHICH THE COURT SHALL END ANY PARENTAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE OR ASSERT REGARDING THE MINOR CHILD. PARA TRADUCCION DE ESTE FORMULARIO AL ESPANOL LLAME A LA OFICINA DE INTERPRETES DE LA CORTE, AL 813-272-5947 DE LUNES A VIERNES DE 3:00 P.M. Y 5:00 P.M. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provisions of certain assistance. Please contact the Clerk of Circuit Court, Circuit Civil Division, Hillsborough County Courthouse, 800 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa, Florida 33602, Telephone No. 813-2768100, within 2 working days of your receipt of this document; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8771.

WITNESS my hand a seal of said Court on this 6th day of July 2021.

CINDY STUART CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Hillsborough County, Florida By: Samantha Herrmann Deputy Clerk Publish: July 15, 22 & 29 and August 5, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

17 day of June 2021 Style of which is: AMERANT BANK N.A., FORMALLY KNOWN AS MERCANTIL BANK, N.A. Plaintiff VS. RAFAEL L. FERNANDEZ, et al.

Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2021-CA77-P 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.

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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-CA000084-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 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-CA000084-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 FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-000067-P JUDGE LUIS GARCIA IN RE: ESTATE OF DORIS R. REITER, Deceased.

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

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN 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 15, 2021.

Personal Representative: Jefferson J. Reiter 256 Merton Avenue Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 Attorneys for Personal Representative: Neil R. Chrystal, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 578185 Candice J. Palte, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 118840 DUNWODY WHITE & LANDON PA 550 Biltmore Way, Suite 810 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Telephone: (305) 529-1500 Fax: (305) 529-8855 E-Mail: nchrystal@dwl-law.com E-Mail: cpalte@dwl-law.com Secondary e-mail: xnunez@ dwl-law.com khuffman@dwl-law.com Publish: July 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA FAMILY LAW DIVISION CASE NO.: 21-DR-008215 DIVISION: I IN RE: THE PROPOSED ADOPTION BY STEPPARENT OF: R.W.A.L. DOB: JULY 16, 2009 NOTICE OF ACTION, NOTICE OF PETITION, AND NOTICE OF HEARING TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS PENDING ADOPTION TO: CHRISTOPHER DAGGETT Caucasion Male DOB: August, 1969 Current Residence: UNKNOWIN Last Known Address: 1040 Cape May Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Termination of Parental Rights Pursuant to an Adoption has been filed, and you are required to serve a copy of your written response, if any, to it on Mary Greenwood McDermott, Esq., 1038 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, Florida 33511, Petitioner’s attorney, within 30 days after the date of first publication of this notice. You must file our original response with the Clerk of this court, at the address below, either before service on Petitioner’s attorney, or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

Clerk of the Court 800 E. Twiggs Street Tampa, Florida 33602 NOTICE OF PETITION AND HEARING TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS PENDING ADOPTION A petition to terminate parental rights pending adoption has been filed. A copy of the petition is being served with this notice.

There will be a hearing on the petition to terminate parental rights pending adoption which will take place on August 26, 2021, at 3:15 P.M., in front of the Honorable Denise A. Pomponio, Circuit Judge, of the Hillsborough County Courthouse, via ZOOM, https:// zoom.us/j/3704372256 Meeting ID 370 437 2256. The ZOOM App is available for free for IOS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA 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 6TH 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 Number 15 of Lake Surprise, a Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 1034, Page 596, and all exhibits and amendments thereof, in the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, together with an undivided share of the common elements of the condominium declared in the Declaration Of Condominium to be appurtenant thereto together with all appurtenances thereto, including without limitation the rights or exclusive use of those areas, spaces or portions of common elements of the Condominium declared in the Declaration Of Condominium to be limited to common elements, with such property having a common address of 15 Mangrove Lane, Key Largo, Monroe County Florida, and bearing Monroe County Florida real property tax identification number 00083740-000115.

Pursuant to FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered in a case pending in said Court, the

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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 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-CA000071-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) I Notice is hereby given that on

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-CA000155-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-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-CA000597-K, pending in the Circuit

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LEGAL NOTICES

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

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-CA000571-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

following described Timeshare Ownership Interest: 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-CA000081-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

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-CA000545-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-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) 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-CA000545-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-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)

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-CA000545-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

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 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

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 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-CA000571-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

305.743.0844

LEGAL NOTICES 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.: 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 WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

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

BOATS FOR SALE

EMPLOYMENT

1999 World Cat 27' with twin 175 Suzuki motors.

Runs good. Dual stations.

Located on Duck Key. $40,000 OBO 305-481-1316

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

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 MISC FOR SALE Rhodan GPS Anchor trolling motor, 24V, 80lb, 54” shaft, white, Line-X, Model # BW8054LX Brand new in unopened carton. Won at a CCA auction. SELL: $1000 CASH. Located in Key Colony Beach. Phone: 804-731-3070

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. Reduced to $199,998 / FSBO/ No Realtors / Avail.

Now. RGC2RGC@yahoo. com (M) 412-848-1272

BUSINESS FOR SALE Lobster Business For Sale.

Includes 45' #1, 892TI, 2400 Trap Certificates, 1300 Traps, 100 5X6 pallets, 2016 Cat 6K Diesel Fork Lift, Live Wells & much more. $470,000 305-289-0792 Leave message if no answer.

EMPLOYMENT Support Worker for group home. Aid residents w/ Meals, Meds, Shopping.

No Exp req. 3 shifts (PT/ FT) $16 + eve or weekend differentials. Westcare.com Key West - Lead Carpenter Recruiting experienced lead carpenter with ability to read plans and has strengths in all aspects of carpentry especially rough framing, Hardie siding, windows, stairs, trim, cabinetry.

Submit resume to: bshapiro@ elevencbuilders.com CGC-040138

AUTOS FOR SALE

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

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!!

Jill of All Trades hiring PT cleaners Key Largo thru Islamorada.

Great pay + bonus for weekends!

Please message/call Sheri 786.649.9337

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!!

BOATS FOR SALE 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!

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

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.

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

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 WantedLawn Maintenance Drug-Free, Apply in Person at Dot Palm 5200 Overseas Hwy, Marathon FL 33050 305743-3090 HIRED IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!!

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HOBBIES/COLLECT.

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED!

PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches.

Call 305-743-4578

HOUSING FOR RENT 1 Person Small Efficiency for rent in Key Largo.

No Pets. First/Last $850/ 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!

Monroe County School District

Key West - Lead Carpenter

Recruiting experienced lead carpenter with ability to read plans and has strengths in all aspects of carpentry especially rough framing, Hardie siding, windows, stairs, trim, cabinetry. Submit resume to: bshapiro@elevencbuilders.com CGC-040138

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!!

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

currently hiring for the following hourly positions:

FRONT DESK SUPERVISOR

Previous hotel experience required.

EVENING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

CES KEY WEST & MARATHON Is hiring for all FULL-TIME positions:

$500 Bonus after 90 days.

with Electrical/Distribution Experience

Great Pay, Health & Travel Benefits.

Warehouse / Driver Counter Sales Branch and Operation Managers 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

Apply in person at:

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

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

38'6" 2016 Wildwood Lodge FVWW RV Unit located in Bluefin RV Park in Key Largo. 2 Bedroom. $39,500 8 6 3 - 6 6 0 - 9 0 6 5

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in Marathon

SAT JULY 17 from 8A-3P Community of Port Antigua MM74.5 Individual Yard Sales held throughout the neighborhood!

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

Houseman OR Housekeeper Great pay, benefits and tips!

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

Apply in Person, Start Today!

Courtyard Marriott Marathon 2146 Overseas Hwy • 305-289-2100

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

Send resume to: Turtlehospitalmarathon@gmail.com

NOW HIRING:

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

NOW HIRING:

full -time Educational Program Guide /Gift Shop Sales. Public speaking & retail sales experience helpful. 4

YARD SALES

NOW HIRING:

CoCo’s General Store

Beautiful Office Space available for rent now on US1 in Tavernier @MM92. Call 3 0 5 - 3 9 4 - 0 5 3 0

RV FOR SALE

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

ROOM ATTENDANTS

OFFICE SPACE

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

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

3 pm – 11 pm

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

Our award winning resort is

NOW HIRING: Hosts Waitstaff Bartenders Bar Backs Bussers Line Cooks Dishwashers

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

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OPEN POSITIONS AT BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA

KeysBank.com

Join Our Team!

• Environmental Tech (Housekeeping) $2K-$5K Sign-On Bonus • First Cook, $2K Sign-On Bonus • Fitness Center Manager • Floor Technician, Environmental Services $5K Sign-On Bonus • Food Service Worker, $5K Sign-On Bonus • Line Cook • Mechanic

Key West Maintenance Technician Full Time Teller Accountant Treasury Management Representative Administrative Assistant Big Pine

• Medical Staff Asst, $2K Sign-On Bonus

Full Time Teller

• Patient Experience Advocate

Marathon/Islamorada Full Time Floating Teller

• Pharmacy Technician • Phlebotomist, $2K Sign-On Bonus • Physical Therapist • Pool Physical Therapist • Security Officer Apply and learn more: careers.baptisthealth.net or call 786-243-8507

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

Member FDIC

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.

EOE-M/F/V/D

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

Equal Housing Lender

Sweet Savannah’s Bake Shop

is now hiring for Afternoon & Evening Shifts.

Please Apply In Person 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Part time & Full time Opportunities!

Pool Bartender 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

Busy Key Largo Dive Center has immediate openings for

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

BOAT CAPTAINS $1,500 SIGNING BONUS

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

Send resume to resumes@rainbowreef.com

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

305-743-2281

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SEEKING QUALIFIED DIVER

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

Bungalows Key Largo is an EOE The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. a division of

Dynasty Marine Associates, Inc. in Marathon, Florida is currently seeking a qualified DIVER to fill a new full time position. This is an excellent opportunity to grow with an existing business in an interesting field. The job requires hard work and long hours - approximately 50-60 hours per week. Individuals must be willing to accept diving in low visibility, cold water and rough conditions. A successful applicant should have at least 100 logged dives and knowledge of marine life is preferred. Compensation is dependent on experience with performance based incentive program. Benefits package including vacation, sick days, holidays and 401K PSP retirement plan. Please send cover letter and resume to sales@dynastymarine.net for consideration. No phone calls please.

Dynasty Marine Associates, Inc.

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

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)

NOW HIRING:

Human Resources Assistant (Part-Time/Permanent)

Guest Services Staff

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

Housekeeping Room Attendants – wages vary Cooks – wages vary

Benefits include medical, life & disability insurance, 401(k) plan, paid vacation, sick time & holidays.

***Sign on bonus of $500 after 30 days of full-time employment & an additional $500 after 90 days

www.dolphins.org/career_opportunities

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

Full job descriptions available at

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

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN Location: Middle Keys – Lower Keys

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

IS HIRING! KEY LARGO

Substance Abuse Counselor (PT)

KEY WEST

Prevention Specialist Behavioral Health Therapist (Children) Peer Support Specialist Crisis Counselor Case Managers (Adult, Forensic, Children ) Motivational Support Specialist Substance Abuse Counselor Behavioral Health Counselor Engagement Specialist (Suicide Prevention)

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

MARATHON Admissions Specialist

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 Night Monitor (FREE HOUSING!) *Assisted Living Support Worker (PT/FT) *Behavioral Health Technicians (3 shifts) (PT/FT & per diem) *No experience necessary. Will train.

A caring heart & helpful hands required.

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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

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.

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