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CONSTRUCTION STARTING AT ROWELL’S WATERFRONT PARK Key Largo’s long-awaited project gets green light CHARLOTTE TWINE

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es, you’re reading this right, and no, you don’t have to rub your eyes: construction at Rowell’s Waterfront Park is beginning in the next month, according to Kevin Wilson, assistant administrator for Monroe County.

Wilson is the supervisor of planning and execution for all county capital construction.

“We’re happy to be getting started and keep adding value to the community,” Wilson told Keys Weekly.

He detailed the first phase of the construction that will take place within a few weeks in Key Largo’s eight-acre park at MM104.5, bayside: restrooms at the southwestern corner, a walking path around the north end, a parking lot and a relocation of the entrance so it aligns with the cut in the highway’s median.

Key West’s Charley Toppino & Sons, who also worked on the Truman Waterfront Park project in Key West, will be handling the project.

Phase One will cost $1.4 million, $500,000 from the Tourist Development Council and $900,000 from the county.

This master plan of Rowell’s Waterfront Park was unveiled in June 2019 and created with suggestions from residents. CONTRIBUTED

“The county is actively seeking grant money for future phases of the project,” said Wilson, who said the master plan for the park, unveiled in June 2019, is still a goal.

It includes a dog park, a splash pad for children, a nautical-themed playground, a swimming area, a snorkeling area with 6-foot depth, a shaded nature path, non-motorized boat access and docking, an “art in public places” backdrop to buffer Tamarind channel and plantintense landscaping buffers on north and south perimeters. The design included suggestions from residents.

The master plan also shows a park pay station/pay booth to charge nonresidents. But the park will remain free to locals. However, Wilson noted that a tendency with construction phases is that design ideas change.

“Every time a couple years pass, people rethink what they want,” he said.

The Board of County Commissioners bought Rowell’s Marina in December 2013 with the intention of making it into a public park.

Littlejohn Engineering Associates began the design phase in December 2016.

Wilson said the Rowell’s Waterfront Park project only hit delays of a month or two once the master plan was unveiled in 2019.

“There were six or eight months of design, a couple of months for permitting and a couple months for the bids contract. Then there was a bid challenge,” he said.

Wilson is not sure of the schedule of the first phase of construction. “That’s up to the contractor.

But we do want to maximize keeping the park open to the public,” he said.

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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 and, 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 medi-

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 5

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. continued on page 8

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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.”

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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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hree Rotarians in the Upper Keys were recently recognized for their time, energy and services devoted to their respective clubs.

The Upper Keys Rotary Club named Michael Johnson its Rotarian of the Year during the club’s annual meeting on June 30. Outgoing president Jill Miranda Baker highlighted Johnson’s quiet leadership and focus on member retention and recruitment while also serving on various club committees as well as with Rotary District 6990.

Johnson is the general manager of the Boy Scouts of America’s Florida Sea Base with locations in Islamorada; Summerland Key; Marsh Harbour, Bahamas; and St. Thomas and St. Croix, USVI, offering 18 different water-based adventures.

The Key Largo Rotary Club recently named Cheryl Powers its Rotarian of the Year. She was handed the award by outgoing president Laura Lietaert during a recent meeting at Playa Largo Resort. Powers received the award for all her work and for embodying the Rotary mantra “Service Above Self.”

Powers is the director of marketing and sales for Sea Tow in Key Largo, which provides 24/7 service on the water.

Barbara Cimmarusti was named Rotarian of the Year by the Key Largo Sunset Rotary Club during its installation dinner on June 26. Cimmarusti was recognized by the club for her volunteerism during the Key Largo Boat Parade last December, food drives during the COVID pandemic and for stepping up to become the club’s public relations chair.

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The Upper Keys Rotary meets weekly at noon at Capt. Craig’s Restaurant, MM 90. More information is at KeysRotary.com, on Facebook or from president Terry Abel at 305-3601917. The Key Largo Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at Playa Largo Resort. More information is at Key Largo Rotary’s Facebook. The Key Largo Sunset Rotary Club meets every first and third Monday at 6 p.m. at Denny’s in Key Largo. More information is at Key Largo Sunset Rotary Club’s Facebook.

— Weekly staff report

Key Largo Sunset Rotarian Barbara Cimmarusti is presented the Rotarian of the Year award from Lisa Feliciano, past president.

Key Largo Rotarian Cheryl Powers receives the Rotarian of the Year award from Laura Lietaert, past president. CONTRIBUTED

Upper Keys Rotarian Michael Johnson is presented the Rotarian of the Year award

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Saltwater flooding in the Twin Lakes neighborhood in 2019.

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$5.4 MILLION FOR TWIN LAKES FLOODING EARMARKED IN HOUSE Key Largo neighborhood may get funding CHARLOTTE TWINE

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n September 2020, Carlos Gimenez was running for Congress when he visited the flooded Twin Lakes neighborhood in Key Largo with his wife, Lourdes, at the invitation of neighborhood resident and activist Stephanie Russo. Afterward, his staff had to wash the saltwater from their cars.

“We saw for ourselves what they are subject to,” Gimenez, who a few weeks later won election to the U.S. House, told Keys Weekly. “I can see where the homeowners are being affected, and we need to take care of it. I’m happy it made this first step. It's good news.”

Monroe County’s $5.4 million community project funding request, also known as “an earmark,” for the Twin Lakes flooding mitigation project is in a bill before the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee.

“We still have a ways to go, but this is a significant step,” said Lisa Tennyson, director of legislative affairs for the county.

She explained the next steps that have to happen before the $5,484,300 is in the county’s hands and the engineering project can begin.

“The House has to pass a bill, then the Senate. If the passed bills are different, they have to be conferenced.

Then that is a bill that goes on to pass and gets the President's signature,” Tennyson said.

To make matters more nail-biting, “earmarks” are a controversial topic for many politicians, as they are seen as profligate spending.

Gimenez wanted to give hope to Twin Lakes residents.

“We will keep them updated as to the progress of the appropriations. Bill making is like sausage making, right?

We will keep on top of this and press this. And we have friends who will help this cause at this point,” he explained.

“We have friends on the Senate side.

Hopefully that'll help us.”

He also wanted to thank Lucille Roybal-Allard, subcommittee chair, and ranking member Chuck Fleischmann for their inclusion of the Twin Lakes project on the bill.

In turn, Twin Lakes resident and activist Stephanie Russo acknowledged the congressman’s role in this project.

“We are grateful for Rep. Gimenez’s recognition of Twin Lakes as one of the most impacted and vulnerable neighborhoods in Monroe County for sea level rise in urgent need of FEMA’s attention,” said Russo.

“The county and Rep. Gimenez have worked hard in support of this earmark request in the House’s Homeland Security appropriations bill. This is only the first step though. We hope FEMA Administrator Hon. Deanne Criswell takes him up on the request to meet with us, see firsthand our northern Keys neighborhoods and work together to help provide funding to improve this dire situation through BRIC (Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities) or other programs. ” Per Gimenez’s paperwork submitted for the bill, “The project in the Twin Lakes Subdivision of Key Largo will mitigate 4,633 linear feet of county roadways and construct a ‘pump and treat’ storm water drainage system including construction of drainage structures, wet wells, pollution treatment device, and a related elevated pump station. This strategic investment will minimize risk and reduce losses along three roads in the community, Shaw Drive, Crane Street and Adams Drive. … 123 of 233 homes – almost 54 percent – that will be protected by the Twin Lakes project are estimated to be low to moderate income.”

The total cost of the project will be $7,312,399. The county is required to match 25% at $1,828,100, leaving the federal request at $5,484,299.

“We are not in control of this process. We’ll follow the appropriations process through the summer,” said Tennyson. “But every step we make in this process is significant.”

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SEEKING PARKING

Village mulls property purchase to alleviate road congestion JIM McCARTHY

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raffic and parking concerns in Islamorada prompted village council members’ consideration of a potential property on Upper Matecumbe Key. Concerns were expressed during a recent council meeting, however, over where the money would come from for property located at 81981 Overseas Highway. The dais is set to gather on Wednesday, July 21, at 5:30 p.m. for a special meeting to discuss whether to put in an offer before a looming deadline.

At a previous meeting in April, council members directed staff to investigate the property that has a suggested price tag of $2.15 million.

It’s listed by Retail Net Real Estate, and an offering deadline is next Wednesday, July 21.

Mayor Buddy Pinder, who brought forth discussion at a July 1 meeting, acknowledged the village’s parking limitations, especially on Upper Matecumbe Key where a majority of businesses are located. Pinder said business owners have expressed frustration over cars parking in their spots to go to other places.

“I thought we could do a parking lot, a public-private partnership where the village gets a check from it,” he said. “It would be a park-and-ride like Freebee, which picks them up there and they can get delivered to Florida Keys Brewing Co. or Islamorada Beer Company or the (Green) Turtle or wherever they’re going to go so it’ll take traffic off the road.”

Village Manager Greg Oravec said the council should be asking two questions: “Can you purchase it and should you purchase it?”

“As to can you, there's money in the general

fund. In absence of having a strategic plan and vision and priorities, it gets to be hard to evaluate whether or not this is the greatest priority,” he said.

Oravec said a local business owner is among the group of interested bidders for the property. Oravec said if the bidder is lucky to obtain the property, he would make it available to the village at his cost. In turn, he would take any commercial development rights associated with the property as part of conveyance.

Oravec went on to ask whether parking in the village was a bigger priority than affordable housing. He suggested a parking structure with affordable housing on top.

Councilman Pete Bacheler said the village purchases of property have come without a strategic plan or a direction.

“All I’m suggesting is we have to be careful,” he said. “There’s an old expression: Property rich and money or cash poor. It does you no good to have property all over the place if you can’t do something with it.”

Councilman Mark Gregg said he wouldn’t support using the village’s reserve to buy property.

“It’s been the policy of the council since day one that we have reserves to account for contingencies, primarily from a hurricane,” he said. “If we’re going to raid that to make this purchase, I wouldn't support that.”

Finance Director Maria Bassett suggested the dais let someone else buy the property and take the risk. If it works, she said, the village can examine a public-private partnership.

Councilman David Webb expressed the idea for a parking garage. He said businesses for the

Property at 81981 Overseas Highway contains a 13,747-square-foot building.

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last 20 years have been encouraged to come and develop, yet there was no requirement for providing parking.

“It was not until we got Bass Pro and Publix and big box stores were there any serious declarations of them purchasing land for the purpose of accommodating parking,” he said.

“We can't go back and tell businesses, ‘You can’t park on easements or neighbors' front yards because that was not part of the deal.”

Village Planning Director Ty Harris said he’s fielded numerous calls inquiring about the property. In research of the site, he said the property would generate some serious traffic if developed into another retail store.

“When I’ve been getting community input, 1a and 1b are illegal vacation rentals and traffic,” Harris said.

Harris added that the only sections of failing road in the Keys are in Islamorada. “(Traffic studies) use a blended model and take the entire Keys into account, and we hover around 43-44 mph, which is why you’re able to redevelop,” he said. “If we just use Islamorada, you wouldn’t be able to do anything. You’d be failing in Upper Matecumbe and in front of our building.

A regular scheduled meeting of Islamorada Village Council is still slated for July 22 at 5:30 p.m.

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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 BRAD not pay any debts of her BERTELLI contracting.”

When she left, Henri... is the curator etta moved to Key West. for Islamorada’s She remarried to lighthouse Keys History & keeper Benjamin Kerr in Discovery Center.

A published au1838. They would divorce, thor of six books, too, but she would continue his favorite subto live on the island. She jects are Indian would die on Key West in Key and skunk 1901. apes.

Back on Indian Key, Otis is listed in an 1836 Election Notion announcing the posts of Monroe County Clerk, Sheriff, and Coroner. The election was held on Feb. 1, 1836. Three voting 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

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.

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 Territorial 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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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JULY 15, 2021 Baker’s Cay beach, top, and the lobby entrance to Baker’s Cay Resort in Key Largo. CONTRIBUTED

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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 200room 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 supplydemand 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.”

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CHARTING TO NEW WATERS

Construction underway for middle school JIM McCARTHY

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onstruction of a second-story, middleschool wing at Key Largo’s Ocean Studies Charter School is moving quickly in anticipation of completion later this

year.

Students attending the NOAA-recognized Ocean Guardian School entered classrooms at a new facility at MM 100, bayside, last year. Before that, Ocean Studies operated out of a facility in Tavernier.

Fast forward to late May. Students waved goodbye to their teachers as they prepared for summer break and camp season. By June 1, CBT construction crews were at the school beginning work on the school’s second story for students in sixth through eighth grades.

At the corners of the facility’s second floor, four classrooms will be constructed for ELA, math, civics and multi-purpose use. A courtyard with seating in the middle will give students the ability to eat and learn in the open air.

Ocean Studies principal Trisha Woods stood in amazement as she viewed the progress to the school's second phase of construction — the first being the first floor for students in kindergarten to fifth grade. Woods said the tentative completion date is the Friday before Thanksgiving break.

“The changes have all taken place so quickly, but it’s so much fun,” Woods said. “The biggest thing for me is being able to see our fifth graders be able to continue with us through eighth grade. For me, that’s the biggest thing — not losing them.”

Students at Ocean Studies Charter School are immersed in Florida Keys science through hands-on learning and exploration out on the waters. Woods said students moving into middle school will enhance their education.

“They’re going to take the comparison of what they learned about in the Florida Keys and the environment down here and start to compare it on a national and global level. Hopefully, they will pursue that when they move on to Coral Shores.”

Work to bring a new school for students, teachers and staff began in November 2018 with a capital campaign kickoff in a bid to buy a facility, build classrooms and equip a marine science lab and an outdoor space to learn and play.

By December 2019, Ocean Studies had scoped out various sites and decided to buy the Fountain Plaza building. Renovations started in March of that year. Project costs totaled around $3 million.

Ocean Studies Charter School will be welcoming sixth graders this coming school year.

In the 2022-23 school year, students in seventh and eighth grade will be in classrooms.

Enrollment for grades K-6 has reached its cap of 160 for the coming school year. In 2022, enrollment will grow to 180.

Once construction of the middle school is complete, Woods said, phase three will begin, to build an outdoor marine science lab in the hammock area next to the school. The school is also looking at installing an outdoor playscape area.

“We want to utilize that space and have kids exploring in there and learning about spaces in the hammock,” she said.

Ocean Studies Charter School is a nonprofit chartered by the school board to provide education to all eligible students in Monroe County.

Ocean Studies’ vision is to create a foundation for students to become scientists, mathematicians, writers, free thinkers, guardians of the waters and responsible citizens of the world.

A second phase of construction for a middle school is underway at Key Largo’s Ocean Studies Charter School.

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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.

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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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UNDERSEA ENTERTAINMENT Museum’s pop culture exhibit runs through December

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istory of Diving Museum’s collection of antique diving helmets, equipment and ocean discovery exhibits make for an educational and entertaining visit. Added to the experience is an ongoing exhibit containing a collection of movie memorabilia, famous books and television shows featuring diving, for visitors to check out.

Museum founders Joe and Sally Bauer created a concept to use the facilities and collections to teach and inspire young and old about ocean exploration and discovery. Having set the compass course, HDM’s curators, program specialists and docents create new exhibits from the museum’s collections, as well as from on-loan artifacts, that give visitors a new experience every time.

The current featured exhibit, with the theme “Diving In Pop Culture,” includes movie memorabilia, themes from famous books, television programs that featured diving, music, games and ocean collectibles. There is a permanent display of the giant squid as visitors pass into the museum’s Jules Verne section where the submarine “Nautilus” descends beneath the waves.

Drawing upon that theme, the new exhibit expands on the legendary voyage “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.”

HDM’s curators, program specialists and docents create new exhibits from the museum’s collections, as well as from on-loan artifacts, that give visitors a new experience every time.

Those who remember actor Lloyd Bridges’ television series “Sea Hunt” will be able to reminisce as the story is told with dive equipment movie stars used in productions. Posters from feature films bring back memories of the French movie “Le Grand Bleu,” “The Abyss” and other box-office hits. There is even an original “Popeye the Sailorman” film in its well-preserved box.

Over time, commercial ventures have used divers and diving to sell products. Ads popularized scuba diving and pivoted on the beauty and adventure beneath the waves to sell viewers their wares. Many aspects of diving in promotions are on display.

Innovation in diving created a recreational activity that has drawn millions to explore under the sea. Pioneers in underwater photography made it possible to make motion pictures using wellknown celebrities. Underwater photography enhanced magazine layouts and brought undersea discovery into the homes of people that never put on masks and fins to witness the world beneath the waves.

“Diving In Pop Culture” will run until Dec. 31. The History of Diving Museum is located at MM 83 in Islamorada.

More information is at www. divingmuseum.org or 305-6649737.

BRIEFLY FDOT work underway near Burton Drive in Tavernier The Florida Department of Transportation has started a $2.7 million project at the intersection of Overseas Highway and Burton Drive in Tavernier. The project consists of repaving and restriping existing pavement; adding new signals and lighting at the intersection; realign Burton Drive to provide 90-degree intersection crossing at the northbound and southbound legs of Overseas Highway and modifying existing Shell Gas Station and Circle K convenience store driveway.

Storm hole drains will be adjusted, and enhancements will be made to pavement markings, pedestrian ramps, signs and detectable warning surfaces. New crosswalks will be added to the east leg of Burton Drive northbound at Overseas Highway.

Temporary lane closures will occur during construction, which will take place at off-peak hours.

Florida Python Challenge offers chance to win $10,000 The Florida Python Challenge is underway, and this year participants have a shot at winning $10,000. More than 450 people signed up for the competition to remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades ecosystem.

The annual competition encourages people to get directly involved in Everglades conservation through invasive species removal.

Participants in both the professional and novice categories can win prizes for removing the most and longest Burmese pythons. The $10,000 ultimate grand prize will be awarded to the eligible participant who removes the most pythons as part of the 10-day competition, courtesy of Virtual Business Services.

People interested in competing can still register through the last day of the competition, Sunday, July 18 at FLPythonChallenge.org. There is a $25 registration fee and participants must complete a free online training to compete.

Visit FLPythonChallenge.org to register for the competition, take the online training, learn more about Burmese pythons and the Everglades ecosystem, and find resources for planning your trip to south Florida to participate in the Florida Python Challenge.

Burmese pythons are not native to Florida. They are found primarily in and around the Everglades ecosystem in south Florida where they prey on birds, mammals and other reptiles. A female Burmese python can lay 50 to 100 eggs at a time. Since 2000, more than 13,000 Burmese pythons have been removed from Florida. More information is at MyFWC.com/Python.

Enrollment open for ‘boot camp’ of Community Foundation The Community Foundation of the Florida Keys is accepting registrations for its 2021 Leadership Success Academy (LSA), a “boot camp” for nonprofit board members. The foundation’s signature training program returns Aug. 19 and 20 to coach individuals working with or serving in an advisory capacity with a nonprofit organization or other community group.

The training sessions will be held at the Tennessee Williams Theatre in Key West, 5901 College Road, on Aug. 19 and 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.

The cost of the program is $100 per person, or $200 for three people from one nonprofit, and includes all sessions, course materials and lunches. Those who participate in both days will receive a certificate of completion. Registration is available online at cffk.org/lsa.

“This is the 13th year of our program and we’ve trained more than 500 nonprofit leaders from throughout the Keys from over 100 different nonprofits,” said Jennifer McComb, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys. “Our leadership development program is for people who want to effect positive change during their term on a board. Many board members who have completed our program have learned to ask more questions, think outside the way things have always been done, and take steps to move the organizations they care about to the next level.”

Coaches for the 2021 LSA Program include Alex Counts, author and founder of the Grameen Foundation; Wendy Gentes, chief development officer for Baptist Health Foundation; Kimberly Matthews, strategic planning expert; and Community Foundation chair Susanne Woods, author, scholar and leadership expert. The first day will focus on leadership styles and board member roles, and the second day will focus on nonprofit finance, fundraising, communications, and strategic planning.

The sessions will also include a special book signing event with Counts, author of “When In Doubt, Ask for More: And 213 Other Life and Career Lessons for Mission-Driven Leaders.”

LSA participants will receive a free copy of the book, thanks to the G. Ross McKee Jr. Charitable Fund.

The Leadership Success Academy is made possible thanks to donors holding funds with the Community Foundation. Centennial Bank is sponsoring the lunches for participants.

More information is available at cffk.org or 305-292-1502.

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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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Wheatons Towing gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 08/03/2021, 10:00 am at 101500 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes.

Wheatons Towing reserves the right to accept or reject any and/ all bids.

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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

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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

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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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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,

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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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NO HIDING HERE

NO DETENTION FOR ONE KEY DEER

Miami man found in hiding with 27 outof-season lobsters

Little guy was hanging around Sugarloaf school

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Miami man is facing a number of charges after officers found him hiding in a bush with what they say was a container full of out-of-season spiny lobsters.

Florida Fish & Wildlife Officer Josh Stallings was out surveilling Whale Harbor Bridge in Islamorada on July 10. At about 11 p.m., he spotted a man carrying a dip net south across the bridge.

Stallings and FWC Officer Jessica Diaz found a man trying to stay out of sight in bushes. They found Thanh Doan, 47, with a clear plastic container holding 27 out-of-season spiny lobster, 16 smaller than the legal minimum size of a 3-inch carapace. Doan was arrested and taken to the Monroe County Jail. He faces misdemeanor charges for possession of spiny lobster, for carrying and transporting spiny lobster out of season and 16 misdemeanors for possession of undersized spiny lobster.

Lobster mini-season is the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July. The daily bag limit in Monroe County is six. Carapace must be larger than 3 inches, measured in the water.

Possession and use of a measuring device is required at all times. Harvest of lobster is prohibited in John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park during mini-season and in Everglades National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park, notake areas in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, in the Biscayne Bay/ Card Sound Lobster Sanctuary, and in the five Coral Reef Protection Areas in Biscayne National Park during both the two-day mini-season and regular season.

— Weekly staff report

Florida Fish & Wildlife Officer Josh Stallings following a lobster resource arrest near Whale Harbor Bridge in Islamorada. FWC/ Contributed

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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

JIM McCARTHY

jim@keysweekly.com

CODE RED Blooms causing mass fish kill in Tampa

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red tide bloom is wreaking havoc in the greater Tampa area.

More than 600 tons of dead fish have been scooped up by crews since the toxic algae appeared on the Florida Gulf Coast in June. Shorelines continue to see piles of dead fish.

According to Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, the red tide organism known to cause the most issues, Karenia brevis, was detected in more than 50 samples collected from Pinellas, Hillsborough and Sarasota counties. Documented fish kills suspected to be related to red tide were also reported in Manatee and Pasco counties.

Respiratory irritation was also reported over the past week in Pinellas and Sarasota counties.

Intense blooms aren’t usually seen in the summer, Richard Stumpf, an oceanographer at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, told NPR. They’re usually witnessed in the fall and diminish in January.

The most recent early bloom was in 2018.

“While red tide has existed for centuries, we know that excess nutrients in our coastal water bodies exacerbate and encourage the presence of harmful algal blooms, including red tide,” said Mark Rains, Florida’s chief science officer.

Officials with FWC and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection met with county officials in southwest Florida on July 13 to view the fish kills firsthand and discuss efforts to combat red tide. The state is preparing to issue funding for Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.

“Algal blooms have the ability to impact environmental health as well as the economic health of our

A map shows red tide blooms in the Tampa Bay area. FWC/Contributed

communities,” said Shawn Hamilton, DEP Interim Secretary. “Effectively addressing these impacts requires an all-hands-on-deck approach at both the local and state levels.”

Red tide remains concentrated in southwest Florida, as far north as Port Richey and south as Englewood Beach.

In 2019, the state created the Center for Red Tide Research at FWC and has dedicated more than $14.5 million to it since then. A Senate bill signed into law

by Gov. Ron DeSantis established the Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative. It’s a partnership between FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory to develop technologies and approaches to control and mitigate red tide and its impacts. The bill provides a $3 million annual appropriation to the initiative for six years, totaling $18 million.

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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.

Publish: July 15 & 22, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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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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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‘THE SUPPORT HAS BEEN HUMBLING’

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

T

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.

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 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

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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305.743.0844

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

I

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

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A caring heart & helpful hands required.

Ability to work some evening or weekend shifts a plus.

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

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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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The greater your storms, the brighter your rainbow. CAITLYN MARIE/Contributed

This photo gives a good view of the reef under the sea at the Sombrero Reef Lighthouse.

DANIEL EIDSMOE/Contributed

Summer sunset begins on Long Key. MATT HOWELL/Contributed

Captain and first mate “Skiff” headed out of Vaca Cut. SUSAN MCKEE/Contributed

Palms at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. LU DODSON/Contributed

Enjoying the water in Marvin Key. JULIE HARBIN/Contributed

TIFFANY DUONG

tiffany@keysweekly.com

I

n JULY, we’re highlighting what SUMMER in the Keys means to you. For AUGUST, we’re going FISHING! Summer in the Keys is famous for stellar fishing. Whether you’re out in the flats or backcountry, trolling for Mahi, or fishing off one of our beautiful bridges, send us pictures of you with your catch or the people who make these summer experiences great. Spiny lobster season also opens, so send us your wild, caught, or cooked bugs! We’re getting hungry just think-

ing about it!

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

Rules, schmules: All photos must be original work and feature something or someone related to the Keys.

Photos can be images that have been published before.

No third party may own or control any materials the photo contains, and the photo must not infringe upon the trademark,

copyright, moral rights, intellectual rights, or rights of privacy of any entity or person.

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

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AND

THANK YOU

to the community, attendees, volunteers (including those from the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce and from Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys), Islamorada’s Parks and Recreation Staff as well as our sponsors and partners

for making the Independence Day Celebration at Founders Park a HUGE Success!

Proceeds from the event will be used to support efforts of the Foundation, particularly those related to youth in our community.

www.KeysRotary.org