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STATE SAYS PARENTS DON’T HAVE TO QUARANTINE KIDS Feds protect school districts using COVID-19 protocols CHARLOTTE TWINE

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he Florida Department of Health has issued a new emergency rule declaring that parents now have a choice whether or not to quarantine a child who has been exposed to COVID-19 and is not showing symptoms. A quarantine is no longer mandatory.

In addition, in a display of escalating tension between the federal government and the state of Florida, the U.S. Department of Education has started awarding state-penalized school districts funding from an initiative called Project SAFE. The funds are meant to protect the districts that are mandating protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 but are penalized by Florida for doing so.

The emergency rule announced

by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sept. 23 states, “Because of the importance of in-person learning to educational,

social, emotional, and mental health and welfare, removing students from the classroom for lengthy quarantines should be limited.

Under Florida law, parents and legal guardians have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, healthcare, and mental health of their minor children and have the right to make healthcare decisions for their minor children.”

The Monroe County School District (MCSD) released a response: “MCSD will comply with the Emergency Rule, signed by new State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo.

The district urges all parents, particularly those with students who are known to have been exposed to COVID-19, to continue to monitor those students closely for symptoms of COVID-19 and to keep them home if they show any symptoms at all.”

"Our main goal is to keep students and school staff safe from disease so they can continue to attend

school every day," said Superintendent Theresa Axford. "We need everyone to work together toward that goal. We encourage everyone to continue to wear masks while indoors, practice safe distancing, cleanliness, and to be vaccinated if eligible. These are the steps we know will help us to reach our goal of keeping our schools healthy and operating at their full capacity."

Ladapo, who was appointed

by DeSantis on Sept. 21, said the governor and he share a similar vision when it comes to weighing the costs and benefits of public health policies. He said the recent rule is an example of that.

“We must make sure that we are doing what is right for parents and for students,” he said. “There’s not a single high-quality study that shows that any child has ever benefited from forced quarantining policies, but we have seen demonstrable and considerable harm to children. It’s important to respect the rights of parents.”

School board member Sue Woltanski, who has continuously expressed concern about the COVID-19 rates in Monroe County and advocated for wearing masks in schools per American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations, expressed her thoughts about the state’s emergency rule.

“The new rule came out yesterday, and all the schools were notified today and parents were notified by robo calls,” she said. “We’re counting on parents to keep kids at home if they show symptoms of COVID and continue to encourage people to wear masks. My advice to people is that this is one more reason kids should be wearing masks in schools while COVID rates are high in the community.”

The chairman of the school board, John Dick, agrees with the emergency rule.

“I think it's a good thing,” he said. “I think parents can have

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more control over what's going on with their child. They can take their temperature and keep the child at home if they have a slight fever or symptoms of the flu. Because from last year's quarantining, we found there really wasn’t a spread amongst the children.”

The complete emergency rule can be found on the Florida Health Department’s website. A Florida Health Department report released Sept. 24 recorded 56,325 new cases of COVID-19 across the state between Sept. 17 and Sept. 23. That’s down from the previous week, when the state reported 73,847 cases and Sept. 3 when 100,033 new COVID-19 cases were seen.

Monroe County saw 188 new cases of COVID-19, according to the recent report. Meanwhile, 383 people received a vaccine.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Education announced on Sept. 23 that it has “awarded the school board of Alachua County $147,719 in funding under the new Project to Support America’s Families and Educators (Project SAFE) grant program.

“This is the first award under Project SAFE, and funding will support the Florida school district’s efforts to protect students as they return to safe, in-person learning,” the department said, “despite the state’s actions to prohibit implementation of strategies to limit the spread of COVID-19 consistent with science-based guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Project SAFE program was announced as part of President Biden’s COVID-19 Action Plan to combat COVID-19 and safely reopen schools for in-person learning.

“As part of the program, school districts have been able to apply to the Department of Education to restore funding withheld by state leaders — such as salaries for school board members or superintendents who have had their pay cut — when a school district implemented strategies to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in schools.”

For the week of Sept. 27, the positive COVID-19 cases in the Monroe County School District saw a big drop from the previous week as of presstime. Per the district’s COVID-19 statistics dashboard on its website, there are 8 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the school district so far this week, all students: two each in Coral Shores High School and Plantation Key School, and one each in Gerald Adams Elementary, Horace O’Bryant School, Sigsbee Charter and Treasure Village Montessori. Last week, there were 44 confirmed cases in the school district, 37 of whom were students, four were teachers and three were staff.

In total throughout the school year, there have been 336 positive cases: 282 students, 28 teachers and 26 staff.

"The district is working hard to keep students and staff safe under the current circumstances, and I think the relatively low number of cases in our schools show our efforts have been, so far, effective," said school district COVID-19 spokesperson Becky Herrin.

— Jim McCarthy contributed to this report

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LEGISLATIVE SESSION NEARS

FUNDING AND HOME RULE AMONG MESSAGES TO STATE OFFICIALS

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tate Rep. Jim Mooney and state Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez met with municipalities up and down the Keys via Zoom on Sept.

28 to hear their requests and priorities with another legislative session in Tallahassee approaching.

Full funding for the Florida Keys Stewardship Act, tackling derelict vessels and maintaining home rule were among the common messages local governments told Mooney and Rodriguez to advocate for as they prepare for the session in January.

Last year’s session, at a closed state capital due to COVID-19, saw the legislature approving and Gov. Ron DeSantis subsequently signing a budget, which included $20 million in stewardship funding and $5 million for land acquisition.

Keys officials are again asking for full funding for a program that supports local water quality projects and land acquisition.

“I hate to ask you to do it all over again, but we need you to do it all over again,” Monroe County legislative affairs director Lisa Tennyson said.

She also discussed a continuing push to combat derelict vessels off the Keys waters. Last session, the Florida House and Senate passed a bill that allowed for 90-day anchor limits.

While calling it an effective strategy, Tennyson acknowledged that it would be hard to enact with a condition in the bill for Monroe County to place 300 mooring balls.

Local officials examined mooring sites following the state bill that requested 300 more mooring buoys. It doesn’t go into effect until the county approves, permits and opens new moorings for public use, at least 250 moorings, within a mile of the Key West Bight City Dock and 50 at the Key West Harrison Bight Mooring Field.

“We worked closely with stakeholders and cities and talked about the need for new balls there, but not 300,” she said.

On the funding side, Tennyson said the county is looking to secure funding through a new Florida program for coastal resiliency projects. Monroe County is placing six projects in the program portal, and those include the Key Largo communities of Twin Lakes and Stillwright Point where flooding during king tides is seen.

“Those projects are important to us,” Tennyson said.

Wind insurance rate caps that are seeing 1% increases over five years and protecting local control over vacation rentals were also highlighted during the delegation meeting.

Key West Mayor Teri Johnston is seeking help from state officials to secure some funding for a new crushed glass repurposing effort. She said the city produces an incredible amount of

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glass through crushed beer bottles that’s transported some 176 miles for disposal.

“We have a real opportunity to repurpose glass in Key West and Monroe County,” she said.

Johnston, too, relayed the importance in securing more funding for the Florida Keys Stewardship Act. She also discussed the Sadowski Trust Fund and affordable housing.

“We just attended a Housing Authority meeting, and you want to know how bad affordable housing is?” Johnston said. “We have a waiting list of 128 years. That includes locals and those outside of Key West requesting housing.”

Marathon City Manager George Garrett said his list of issues for upcoming session is in line with Monroe County’s agenda, including local regulation over vacation rentals.

“We will certainly continue to fight for it,” he said. “If we have to go on the defense to protect our ability to do that, then we will.”

Islamorada, too, is seeking to protect its grandfathered vacation rental ordinance. The village also asked state officials to preserve the village’s vessel exclusion zone off White Marlin Beach to maintain residents’ quality of life.

Entering his second year as state representative, Mooney ventured to Tallahassee where committee meetings kicked off last week. He received his committee assignments by the house speaker, and they include Pandemics and Public Emergencies, State Affairs, Infrastructure and Tourism Appropriations, Early Learning and Elementary Education, Finance and Facilities, Post-Secondary Education and Lifelong Learning, Environment, Agriculture and Flooding.

Mooney and Rodriguez were also assigned to serve as members of the State Redistricting Committee in the House and Senate. Entering her second year as state senator, Rodriguez said she’s excited to be part of a redistricting process that takes place every 10 years.

“We’re just excited to get the session started and hear the priorities,” Rodriguez said.

Regular session convenes Jan. 11, 2022.

The 60-day session concludes March 11, 2022.

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NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATES ‘DEVASTATING’ Homeowners could see $3,200 jump JIM McCARTHY

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onroe County homeowners could see a hefty hit to their bank accounts if new flood insurance rates imposed by FEMA take effect Friday, Oct. 1. That's according to Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe, a nonprofit watchdog group, which said recently that flood insurance rate increases could range anywhere from $100 to $9,000 annually.

“Rate increases of this size will be devastating to the economies of coastal communities, like Monroe County, and the increases could force homeowners to drop coverage — an action that would then compel the lender to force-place flood coverage, or even worse, lose their homes,” Mel Montagne, FIRM president, said in a statement.

FEMA’s latest National Flood Insurance Premium (NFIP) Risk Rating 2.0 calculates premiums based on the value of policyholders’ homes and the flood risk of individual properties.

Through the risk rating, FEMA said it will reduce disaster-related suffering and costs by leveraging best practices, technology and flood-risk modeling and mitigation efforts.

According to FEMA, 96% of current policyholders will see either an immediate decrease or $20 less per month in their premiums under the new pricing system. But FIRM said its database analysis shows something vastly different.

“Monroe County flood policy owners could expect increases averaging $3,200 annually,” FIRM states. “FIRM’s rate analysis is thousands of dollars higher than FEMA’s projected increases and contradicts them sharply. FEMA has said rates should increase about $240 annually for almost 93% of Monroe County policy holders.”

FIRM developed its database using privacy-coded Monroe County residences with and without elevation certificates. The database includes 48 single-family homes and condos, which are classified as commercial.

The properties were run through the new FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 software to calculate the new and significantly higher premium rates.

Montagne said FEMA contends that Risk Rating 2.0 provides more accurate and transparent flood insurance pricing. However, the “untested proposal” is a huge, unregulated rate

A bar graph comparing FEMA’s projections of flood insurance rate changes in Monroe County under the new system compared with analysis by FIRM after analyzing 48 properties. FIRM/Contributed

increase causing millions of flood policy holders to face extremely significant premium increases.

Over the last 50 years, FEMA said it has collected $60 billion in NFIP premiums, but has paid $96 billion in costs, including losses, operating expenses and interest. As a result, taxpayers and policyholders are adversely impacted when the program does not generate the revenue needed to pay claims.

Florida accounts for the largest number of NFIP policies in the country at just over 1.3 million. Texas is second with a little more than 661,800. In Monroe County, there are 30,799 active NFIP policies. Of those, 90.1% will see an increase, while 9.1% will see a reduction or no charge.

“A key part of developing nationwide preparedness is transforming the NFIP to ensure disaster survivors and communities can recover more quickly and more fully following flooding events,” FEMA said. “Under Risk Rating 2.0, rate increases will not continue indefinitely.”

FEMA acknowledges, however, that each policyholder will be affected differently under the new pricing plan based on individual flood risk.

“Some premiums will go up, some will go down, and some will stay about the same,” FEMA states.

Monroe County Legislative Affairs Director Lisa Tennyson said the county’s closely monitored FEMA’s development and planned implementation of Risk Rating 2.0 since its introduction several years ago.

“The impacts are heavily skewed against coastal communities, and we will continue to be a part of the nationwide discussion and its effects on Monroe County policyholders,”she said.

“Protecting affordable flood insurance is the number one federal legislative priority for Monroe County.”

Montagne said details surrounding FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0 are “confus-

ing” and “limited.” And he said they’ve offered very little transparency or explanation as to how the new flood insurance rate methodology will work.

FEMA plans to implement Risk Rating 2.0 on Friday, Oct. 1, for new businesses and on April 1, 2022, for all flood policy renewals.

Per federal statutes, NFIP annual increases are capped at 18% for primary residential properties and 25% for second homes and commercial properties. The Risk Rating 2.0 increases cannot exceed the rate caps; however, Tennyson stresses that the current annual rate caps are already unaffordable for most Monroe County homeowners.

“Nationwide, the average policy is about $800; in the Florida Keys, people are paying $3,000, $4,000 and$5,000 for their policies. Annual rate increases of 18% are unsustainable,” she said.

“Monroe County’s main focus will continue to be on lowering the rate caps to under 10%.”

Policyholders in unincorporated Monroe County will see a 35% discount that will continue to be applied after Risk Rating 2.0 goes into effect. That’s due to Monroe County’s participation in the Community Rating System.

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio signed onto a letter with fellow Democratic and Republican senators urging FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell to delay the new NFIP rating system. The letter states that FEMA’s estimating 900,000

policyholders, or nearly 20% of all policyholders, will drop out of the program over the next 10 years in large part due to unaffordable premiums.

“In light of this information, we are extremely concerned about the administration’s decision to proceed forward with the implementation of this program without first determining an alternative that avoids the prospect that hundreds of thousands of families will be inclined to forfeit flood insurance on their homes.”

U.S. Rep Carlos Gimenez also signed onto a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy that expressed concern over the rate hikes.

“Our constituents and those involved in implementing FEMA's rate hikes need more time to get the answers they deserve,” the letter says. “The additional burden of up to double-digit rate hikes by FEMA for our constituents, especially those in lowand moderate-income communities, is too much for them to bear.”

John El-Koury, Realtor with Coastal Realty, said he’s set to do a closing with first-time home buyers within the next week. If they in fact close next week, flood insurance would be $600. The week after that? $3,800.

“For somebody who’s a first-time buyer, that’s a lot of money,” he said.

“It’s crazy.”

FIRM said the new rating system won’t use flood maps and zones to determine a homeowner’s premium rate. It will use a series of models that will fundamentally change a property’s individual flood risk assessment and therefore its premium.

Data of first-floor elevation, replacement cost value, construction type, foundation type and more are determined by FEMA’s undisclosed “internal data sets,” rather than elevation certificates. And FIRM said FEMA has no guidelines for appealing the information that its tools have provided.

FIRM has joined other concerned organizations, including the Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance based in Louisiana, in encouraging FEMA to delay the implementation of Risk Rating 2.0 until both methodology and rate structure effects are more thoroughly reviewed.

Montagne encourages Monroe County home and business owners to contact their insurance agents to determine the rate increases for their specific properties. He also suggested they have an elevation certificate and have flood insurance in place to help offset anticipated increases. Contacting members of Congress asking for their assistance in delaying implementation is also important, he said.

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Best Key Lime Pie: Sweet Savannah's of the Florida Keys Best Fish Sandwich: Brutus Restaurant & Seafood Market Best Fine Dining: Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House Best Ethnic Food: La Isla Taco Grill Best Cup of Coffee: Curly's Coffee & Marina Best Breakfast: Marathon Bagel Co. Best Lunch: Irie Island Eats Best BBQ: Irie Island Eats Best Bar: Overseas Pub & Grill Best Bartender: Cheddar @ Overseas Best Happy Hour: Sparky's Landing Best Live Music Venue: Dockside Boot Key Harbor Best Waterfront Dining: The Island Fish Company & Tiki Bar Best Pizza: Driftwood Pizza Best Margarita: Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House Best Late Night Spot: Brass Monkey Best Food Delivery: Driftwood Pizza, Pasta, & Subs Best Taco: La Isla Taco Grill Best Seafood: Keys Fisheries Best Steak: Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House Best Food Truck: Irie Island Eats Best Restaurant: Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House

OUR COMMUNITY Best Place to Take the Kids: Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters Best Event: Marathon Seafood Festival Best Bathroom: Marathon Library Best Sunset: Keys Fisheries Best Place to Have a Wedding: Sunset Park Best Elected Official: Sheriff Rick Ramsay Best Tourist Attraction: Dolphin Research Center Best Local Celebrity: Freddie Bye Best Non-Profit Organization: Florida Keys SPCA Best Place to Take a Date: Hideaway Café Best Band: 79th Street Band Best Place to Take a Selfie: Sombrero Beach Best Summer Camp: Pigeon Key Best Sport Coach: Mac Childress Best Educator: Mary Coleman Sayer

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Best Resort/Hotel: Grassy Flats Resort & Beach Club Best Accounting Firm: Sue Corbin, P.A. Best Law Firm: Wolfe Stevens PLLC Best Gift Shop: Marooned In Marathon Best Fishing Guide: Capt. Mike Macko Best Dive Shop: Captain Hooks Marina & Dive Center Best Bait & Tackle Shop: The Tackle Box Best Customer Service: Island Tire Best New Business: Bongo's Botanical Beer Garden & Cafe Best Healthcare Professional: John P. O'Connor Best Landscape Company: Alex Landscaping & Lawn Services Inc. Best Auto Repair: Island Tire Best Photographer: Matie Photography Best Marina: Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club Best Vet: Dr. Mike Dunn Best Realtor: Ally Kelley Best Real Estate Office: Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. Best Bank: Keys Federal Credit Union Best Salon: Sea Level Spa & Salon Best Contractor: Keys All Area Roofing Inc. Best Jewelry Store: The Midas Touch Jewelry Store Best Clothing Store: DK’S Beach Boutique Best Place to Work Out: Keys Strength & Conditioning Best Family Owned Business: Royal Furniture Best Business: D'Asign Source

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FRESH FACES

Huge number of first-time winners set 2021 Best of Marathon Awards apart 2021 was the ultimate year for newcomers at the Best of Marathon Awards, with first-time winners in a staggering 28 categories. Congratulations to our new winners, from established businesses to up-and-coming establishments.

The complete list of first-time award winners in 2021 includes: Best Ethnic Food: La Isla Taco Grill Best Breakfast: Marathon Bagel Company Best Margarita: Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House Best Live Music Venue: Dockside Boot Key Harbor Best Food Delivery: Driftwood Pizza, Pasta, & Subs Best Taco: La Isla Taco Grill Best Food Truck: Irie Island Eats Best Steak: Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House Best Seafood: Keys Fisheries Best Sunset: Keys Fisheries Best Place to Have a Wedding: Sunset Park, Key Colony Beach Best Local Celebrity: Freddie Bye Best Band: The 79th Street Band Best Bathroom: Marathon Library Best Place to Take a Selfie: Sombrero Beach Best Summer Camp: Pigeon Key Best Sports Coach: Mac Childress Best Educator: Mary Coleman-Sayer Best Resort/Hotel: Grassy Flats Resort Best Accounting Firm: Sue Corbin, P.A. Best Fishing Guide: Capt. Mike Macko Best Customer Service: Island Tire Best New Business: Bongo’s Botanical Beer Garden Best Landscape Company: Alex Landscaping & Lawn Service Best Auto Repair: Island Tire Best Photographer: Matie Photography Best Realtor: Ally Kelley Best Contractor: Keys All Area Roofing, Inc. — Weekly staff report

Ally Kelley, left, capitalized on a booming real estate market en route to her first title as 2021’s Best Realtor.

Dion Watson, right, and the team at Keys All Area Roofing ended the evening as 2021’s Best Contractor.

Island Tire captured 2021’s Best Customer Service and Best Auto Repair titles, wresting both from long-time winners.

After this year’s upcoming Stone Crab Eating Contest, guests can enjoy 2021’s Best Sunset and Best Seafood at Keys Fisheries.

Simone Mullis, left, Duane Webster, and Jenn Leigh celebrate Dockside Boot Key Harbor’s first win as Marathon’s Best Live Music Venue.

Kelly McKinnon, left, and Casey Howley-Brigham accept the first ever Best Summer Camp award on behalf of Pigeon Key.

Matt Sexton, celebrates after his businesses took home 2021’s Best New Business and Best Hotel Awards. Sexton was also honored as the 2021 Henry Flagler Settler’s Award winner.

In addition to capturing 2021’s Best Margarita for the first time, the team at Florida Keys Steak & Lobster house received the first-ever Best Steak award. The restaurant took home four total awards on the night, also winning Best Fine Dining and Best Overall Restaurant.

Tony Piscetello’s Driftwood Pizza, Pasta & Subs took the first win in the brand new Best Food Delivery category.

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X2 IRIE ISLAND EATS took home three awards this year with Best Food Truck, Best Lunch and Best BBQ. Representing Irie are owner Chris Lordi (right) and Richard Cabral.

LA ISLA TACO GRILL showed up and showed out with two awards for Best Ethnic Food and Best Taco.

Representing La Isla are Jerry Rojas and Oscar Solis (right).

X2 ISLAND TIRE had a good night taking home two awards, for Best Auto Repair and Best Customer Service. Representing Island Tire are Ryan (left) and Nicole Grego.

MULTIPLE AWARD WINNERS There is nothing more satisfying than going home with a Best of Marathon award or multiple awards. This year we had five businesses take home more than one award at Best of Marathon 2021. Congratulations!

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FLORIDA KEYS STEAK AND LOBSTER HOUSE was a top-three finalist in many, many categories but closed the deal on Best Fine Dining, Best Margarita, Best Steak and Best Restaurant. Representing the restaurant are Cara O’Neil, left, Bianca Zambrano, owner Maria Ely, and Bianca Ceja.

DRIFTWOOD PIZZA had a successful night, taking home two awards for Best Pizza and Best Food Delivery. Representing Driftwood are owner Tony (left) and Caitrin Piscetello.

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EVERYONE WINS AT THE BEST OF MARATHON Annual event brings community together for a purpose

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he excitement of the Best of Marathon reached its crescendo this past Saturday night when the winners of the 2021 people’s choice awards were announced at the Marathon Community Park.

For the first time ever, the Best of Marathon was held al fresco — under bistro lighting, more than 200 business leaders, elected officials and Marathon Rotarians celebrated the recent accomplishments of our community.

Since 2013, the Best of Marathon has served as a fundraiser for the Marathon Rotary Club, with 100% of sponsorships, tickets, drink and raffle sales going directly to the club to support scholarships for local youth and other community projects.

This year’s haul for the Marathon Rotary Club looks to be north of $10,000.

“Marathon is a generous community,” said Rotary president Duane Webster. “When the calls for donations went out, they were answered quickly.”

Sponsored by Centennial Bank, Promotions Guy, the Florida Keys Electric Co-op and Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate also stepped in at the last minute to help offset the additional costs of moving the venue outdoors.

In addition, the food was catered by an array of local restaurants including Irie Island Eats, Sparky’s, Sweet Savannah’s, Driftwood Pizza, La Isla Taco Grill, Overseas Pub, Brutus Seafood

and the Marathon Grill & Ale House.

Coca Cola, Marathon Liquor and Deli, Florida Keys Brewing and Bongos Beer Garden provided a full bar and locally brewed beer while the 79th Street Band donated their time and talents to get the crowd warmed up.

Later in the evening they won “Best Band” for their first win at the Best of Marathon.

The evening included jabs at notables in the audience and recognition of several Marathon residents by the Marathon Rotary Club and Keys Weekly Newspapers for their contributions and dedication to the community.

Among the notables were Jim Rifkin and Jane Packard who were honored as Philanthropists of the Year for their work on the new Fishermen’s Hospital. Crane Point, Design Center, Coldwell Banker Schmitt, Matt Sexton, George Garrett and Suzie Curry were also recognized for their work. (Read more on page 20.)

After Marathon Mayor Luis Gonzalez spoke about the resilience of the Marathon business community, those in attendance witnessed some familiar faces such as Sparky’s Landing, Dr. Mike Dunn and the Seafood Festival keeping their 14-year streak alive.

New winners included Ally Kelley for “Best Realtor,” La Isla Taco Grill for “Best Taco,” and All Area Roofing for “Best Contractor.” (See page 10.)

“It was a great night for everyone,” added Webster. “Marathon is a great place to run a business and raise a family, and the Best of Marathon is a great example of what makes a small town great: the people.”

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1. Crane Point’s Charlotte Quinn helps attendees check in and find their tables with Sandy Koler and Linda Johnson.

2. Though “Best Vet” nominee (and 14 x winner) Dr. Mike Dunn could not attend in person, his staff made sure that both he and his celebrity lookalike Neil Patrick Harris, aka “Doogie,” were there in spirit….and cardboard.

3. Stanley Switlik PTO president Leandra Hutchinson, left, and Kelly Vaughn were in attendance to cheer on Best Realtor nominee Sam Williams, who previously won the award in 2017 and 2018.

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e’ll be honest. This one was hot at first.

With less than a month before the 2021 Best of Marathon Awards, the venue change to Marathon Community Park left a bevy of hanging question marks. But as it always does, the evening came together in a fond celebration of the very best this town has to offer. Beginning just before sunset and continuing into the evening under a web of twinkle lights, the fields at the park set the stage to honor the standout individuals, businesses and organizations that best characterize Marathon.

4. Moose Vandervoort of the 79th Street Band entertains the crowd during the cocktail hour.

5. Keys Weekly’s Alex Rickert, left, and Patti Childress serve as the welcoming committee and help usher guests to their tables.

6. Stanley Switlik’s vice principal Sarah Adams, left, and principal Christine Paul were on hand to celebrate the occasion.

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Dare we say, Best Bartender winner Cheddar was the darling of the evening at the Best of Marathon awards ceremony. The longtime beloved mixologist snagged his FIFTH award as Best Bartender in Marathon, despite having worked for at least four different establishments: Cabana Breezes in 2011, Key Colony Inn in 2014, Faro Blanco and Overseas Pub in 2018, and Overseas Pub in 2019 and 2021. Clearly, he has a loving and demented group of fans who follow him around. With his antics at the ceremony, we could see why. When a winner wasn’t available at the ceremony to accept an award, Cheddar jumped in front of the step-and-repeat for many a photo opp with many award plaques — for example, making monkey poses with the award plaque for the Brass Monkey’s Best Late Night Spot win. So what’s the secret to Cheddar’s appeal?

Overseas Pub manager Andy Sharf gave us some insight: “He is a hard-charging man among men. Women want him and men want to be him … that beard though…”

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STORE YOUR BOAT WITH US! On September 10th, 2021 many tears were shed. The amazing Jill Bell left our Earthly world for our Heavenly world. There are no words to express this terrible loss in our community and our hearts. We pray for and with everyone who had the blessing of knowing Jill to continue on and honor her by living life as she did; a life filled with love, laughter, faith and fun. She loved her family and friends without measure.

Jill graciously gave so much of her time to others and multiple organizations such as the Marathon Chamber of Commerce as an Ambassador, Relay for Life, Strides and many more.

Habitat Middle Keys was Blessed to be one of her passions. She joined our family in 2012 as a volunteer, became a Board Director and served as our Board President from 2015 to 2017. In 2018 she retired as Board President to become our first Volunteer Manager as we embarked on Hurricane Irma repairs. Jill was instrumental in our organization for the past 9 years and was a vital part of all of our successes.

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COMMUNITY AWARDS PHILANTHROPIST OF THE YEAR: Jim Rifkin and Jane Packard This award is intended to honor compassionate individuals who support community organizations without fail or accolades. By all accounts, completion of our brand new Fishermen’s Hospital in Marathon would not have been possible without the work of Jim Rifkin and Jane Packard. Introduced to the project mere days before Hurricane Irma, Jim and Jane came on board to support the effort shortly after the storm, and have been described as the most significant volunteers and contributors for our new hospital. From Jane’s involvement on the foundation board to Jim’s work on the capital campaign committee, the pair eat, sleep and breathe Baptist Health. Due to a combination of their own donations, their efforts in soliciting donations from others for the capital campaign, and their efforts in recruiting doctors and other volunteers, Fishermen’s Hospital became a reality, exceeding its campaign goal of $15 million by $1.1 million. Jim and Jane are described as great listeners who are respectful and treat everyone like family.

PHIL SADOWSKI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AWARD: ANDREW GEORGE This award is presented to a developer, individual, or business exemplifying a strong commitment to community development, while setting a new standard of excellence in construction. Our winner this year is known for his slogan: “locals building for locals.” From replacing houses obliterated by Hurricane Irma with safer, stilted homes that provide more space and increase surrounding property values, to larger projects like the Royal Furniture building, the work of Andrew George and Design Center is already well-established within Marathon. The recently completed Marathon Plaza, known for years as simply a roofless reminder of Irma’s devastation, is a stunning retail restoration for locals and visitors alike that only adds to his reputation.

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he Best of Marathon Community Awards began in 2008 under the guidance of the Marathon Jaycees as a way to honor certain individuals or entities who have simply made Marathon a better place to call home.

Named for iconic Marathon families and residents, these awards are a gesture of gratitude for those who inspire us to do better by our fellow man and are now a fitting tribute to the Rotary Club’s mission to “unite dedicated people to exchange ideas, build relationships, and take action.concerned.”

The Marathon Rotary Club plays an important role in the community whose presence can be felt at the Rotary Children’s Park, at the July Fourth celebration on Sombrero Beach and other community activities. Its membership consists of business leaders, elected officials, executives and essential and high ranking personnel in the public and private sectors. The club is currently meeting at the Florida Keys Country Club every Wednesday for lunch. Contact a member to learn more or find the club on Facebook. ­— Weekly Staff Report community goes beyond the finished product; he is equally dedicated to the process and the professionals who make it happen. Roughly half of Andrew’s employees live in properties that he has bought and rehabbed, an example of an increasingly rare commitment to workforce housing. For those who don’t live in the properties, Andrew has helped multiple employees buy homes at affordable prices and redo them. His storefront provides customers a chance to discuss the inevitable issues that arise during any major construction project, and if there is a problem, he is going to fix it.

ROBIN TANNER PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD: DON HILLER This award is presented to the outstanding public servant who consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty. Don Hiller embodies this ideal not only in his professional life, but in his personal life as well. When asked about Don, the first response from Duane Webster was, “I just like the guy.

I’m a good judge of character, and that guy is genuine. He’s not out to get anyone, he’s out to help the community.”

After serving one year on the board of the Pigeon Key Foundation, Don became its chairman, and he has held the seat ever since. Described as a “rock star board member,” Don always has a solution when issues arise; either he has “a guy” and comes up with a fantastic solution, or he simply does it himself. From bringing in other influential board members to earning donations and grant awards for his own actions, Don has established himself as a community hero in Marathon. Even as the captain of the county police force and the Police Chief for Marathon, Don has maintained a realistic approach when solving dilemmas: “Go ahead and do it. Who’s gonna stop you?”

HENRY FLAGLER SETTLER AWARD: MATT SEXTON This award is presented to a resident whose vision and determination have made Marathon a better place to live.

For the past 10 years, Matt Sexton’s dedication to Marathon, and Grassy Key in particular, has provided an exemplary standard for sustainable, community-focused development.

While visitors today may see the finished and still-growing products at Grassy Flats and the numerous attractions at The Lagoon on Grassy Key, they may be unaware of his tireless efforts over the last decade to arrive at this point. His own workers can attest that “he doesn’t take shortcuts. It has to be the best, or nothing. That goes for the food, the staff and the environment.” Though the area he manages is impressive, his employees also attest that, “his leading by example is huge. He might be the owner, but he’s

out there 25/8 busting his butt with everyone, doing the dirty work to make the vision happen.” His commitment to affordable housing by providing as much as possible for his workers, as well as his dedication to sustainability with solar panels, food grown in tower gardens, and much more, round out this man’s complete dedication to our community and land.

MOST COMMUNITY MINDED BUSINESS: COLDWELL BANKER SCHMITT REAL ESTATE CO. As its name implies, this award is given to a business that has proven its dedication to the local community here in Marathon. Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. has consistently embodied this ideal, in large part through the donations of its well-established charitable foundation. The majority of the company’s agents and staff show a constant commitment to the foundation’s work by donating a portion of each paycheck to its endeavors, knowing that the money will exclusively be used to support causes within the Florida Keys community. As a sponsor of numerous local events, including this Best of Marathon celebration, the business is always willing to step in when needed to make sure that any outstanding needs are covered. “If we ask, they give,” said Duane Webster, president of the Marathon Rotary Club. “The money is great, but a good portion of it is Sam Williams taking the extra step to make sure that we have everything covered.” With a lastminute change to this year’s venue, there was a concern that the majority of the funds raised by this year’s event would simply go to covering costs. “We didn’t want to put on this event to just pay for itself,” Webster added. “I didn’t know how we were going to do this, but Coldwell Banker stepped up.”

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MIKE PUTO MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD: GEORGE GARRETT Personal friends of City Manager George Garrett simply “can’t say enough good stuff about him.” Garrett exemplifies everything about a charitable Rotarian; he gives, and gives, and gives, with not only his time but his money. In addition to everything he does for the City of Marathon, Garrett is deeply ingrained in several local organizations. He has made his dedication to our marine environment a focal point of his life as he serves as the chair of the Sanctuary Advisory Council. As a board member at Crane Point, he has been an integral part of the attraction’s success. Garrett’s dedication to the Rotary and everything it stands for is evident as he served not one, but two consecutive terms as president.

Most importantly, with a last-minute venue change for these Best of Marathon Awards, George performed a feat never before accomplished: bringing liquor to the Community Park.

DANIELS FAMILY BEAUTIFICATION AWARD: CHARLOTTE QUINN The Daniels Family Beautification Award honors an individual or company who has made the greatest aesthetic impact in Marathon. If you’ve driven past Crane Point within the last three years, you most likely noticed the addition of the train car that spent years on Knight’s Key. Between a fresh coat of paint, landscaping, and new lighting, the car highlights the entrance to Crane Point and provides a dash of history to a previously empty area.

The project is the brainchild and labor of love of Charlotte Quinn and Lynn Voit. Described as a woman with a “huge heart” who “always goes above and beyond,” Quinn’s involvement in Marathon extends far beyond Crane Point’s grounds. Known fondly as the “scrubwoman who scratches her butt”

in Marathon Community Theatre productions, she is also heavily involved in Zonta Club and the Rotary Club, and can get more done in a day than just about anyone. Her passion for everything she does is also passed on to the children who visit her summer camps, as they may as well be her own by the time they’re done.

KAY GRADICK WOMAN OF THE YEAR: SUSAN CURRY The 2021 Kay Gradick Woman of the Year Award goes to a courageous breast cancer survivor who performs an incredible feat each year in service of those fighting the same battle. The long-time owner of Stout’s restaurant in Marathon, Susan Curry is now renowned for her yearly participation in Castaways Against Cancer, a grueling 160-mile kayak trek from Key Biscayne to Key West intended to raise funds to combat cancer. Since the event’s inception 22 years ago, it has raised $1.2 million. Described by her friends and colleagues as a rare individual whose life revolves around her ability to help others, Susan is also heavily involved with the annual Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, Relay for Life, and Habitat for Humanity. A former recipient of the Unsung Hero Volunteer of the Year Award through the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys, she served as a volunteer for Habitat long before their volunteer program was even established. She is a woman who puts everyone else first and always comes through. Ladies and gentlemen, your 2021 Kay Gradick Woman of the Year is Susan Curry.

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his past Friday, the Marathon Rotary Club held a social at Bongos Beer Garden on Grassy Key. Served a signature blue libation dubbed “the Rotary,” club members sampled Bongo’s charcuterie under shaded palms. The Rotary Club looks to “unite dedicated people to exchange ideas, build relationships, and take action.” For more info, reach out to a club member, visit their Facebook page or join the club for lunch at the Florida Keys Country Club on any Wednesday.

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Photos by JASON KOLER/Keys Weekly 1. Marathon Rotarian John Bartus chats with two Marathon icons - DRC Founder Mandy Rodriguez and Turtle Hospital Founder Ritchie Moretti.

2. Marathon Rotarians John Dick, Mike Puto and Charlotte Quinn exchange ideas with Ritchie Moretti and Marathon Mayor Luis Gonzalez and his wife Jackie.

3. Marathon Rotary Club President Duane Webster (left) spearheaded the social with help from Bongos director of sales Corinne Dean. The bartenders pictured in back are Michael and Dilon.

4. Marathon Rotarian Tyler Blanton (left) with prospective members, from left: Matt Pitcher and Robyn & Chris Still.

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GOVERNOR APPOINTS RASCHEIN TO COUNTY COMMISSION SEAT Former state official says announcement ‘bittersweet’

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ormer state Rep. Holly Raschein is back serving Florida Keys constituents, this time as a county commissioner.

Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Raschein, of Key Largo, to the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners’ District 5 seat on Sept. 24. Raschein, who served eight years as state representative and serves as government relations director for AshBritt, will fill the seat of Mike Forster, who passed away from COVID-19 on Sept.

6. Raschein submitted her application to the governor’s office for Forster’s seat on Sept. 13.

Raschein will serve through 2022.

An election will then take place for the remaining two years of the term for District 5, which serves Key Largo and Tavernier.

Raschein told the Weekly that it’s a bittersweet appointment for her. She said she was made aware of DeSantis’ decision an hour before the announcement went public. She was officially sworn in Sept. 28.

“It’s surreal, and it hit me Monday afternoon when I had a moment of meditation and thinking about Mike and this amazing community,” Raschein said.

Raschein had known Forster since her early days in politics as a legislative aide. Forster’s public service began in the early 2000s as an Islamorada Local Planning Agency member. He would then serve five terms, or 12 years, as an Islamorada council member before going on to become a county commissioner in November 2020.

“A brilliant public servant was taken from us far too early, and no one will ever fully fill the shoes of Mike Forster,” Raschein said. “But the people of Monroe County deserve Mike’s legacy to be continued, and I am deeply humbled and grateful that Governor DeSantis is entrusting that task to me.”

Among those recommending Raschein to DeSantis was Monroe County Mayor Michelle Coldiron.

“I thought that people in the Upper Keys right now are hurting because of the loss of Mike. Holly and Mike’s philosophies are similar, and people who voted for Holly also voted for Mike all these years,” she said. “It made perfect sense to appoint Holly.”

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Monroe County District 5 Commissioner Holly Raschein is sworn in by Deputy Clerk Jennifer Belz. Her son, Drake, was present at the ceremony. CONTRIBUTED

Serving as a member of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation board of directors, Raschein is also on the boards of the Mariners Hospital Foundation, Leadership Monroe County, and Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition. She’s a past member of the Florida Defense Support Task Force and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Florida State University and master’s in public administration from Florida International University.

“I have spent almost my entire adult life serving the Florida Keys,” she said. “Our people gave me that privilege for eight years in the (state) Legislature, and I will use their gift to continue our common fight for a better environment and more resilient community.”

Coldiron said she foresees Raschein being ready once commissioners gather for a regularly scheduled meeting on Oct. 20 at the Marathon Government Center.

“I know Holly; she will do what I did, which is have lots of meetings with staff, meet with department heads and hear directly from departments on what their issues are,” she said. “She’ll read up on the travel study we’re doing, ROGOs and what county commissioners voted on to spread them out to 2024 and 2026. She’ll also see where our priorities are and then decide her priorities too.”

Raschein, who will be at the Oct. 20 meeting, said she’s keeping Forster’s executive assistant, Corie McGraw-Abel.

“Mike had a lot of irons in the fire, and I want to stick to that promise and continue his projects,” Raschein said. “She knows what’s been going on since Mike brought her on board, and there’s no better choice than her.”

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onroe County Fire Rescue received a $5.6 million Federal Emergency Management Agency SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) grant to staff five currently understaffed firehouses in the Florida Keys adequately. The grant will provide 24 new positions for four firefighters on duty per shift at all Monroe County firehouses, rather than three.

The grant will be spread equally across three years to pay for additional firefighters’ salaries and benefits.

Monroe County Administrator Roman Gastesi says Chief Steve Hudson has successfully completed the last task on the Callahan Plan, a plan implemented by retired Chief James Callahan to improve fire rescue operations over his 15 years of county service.

“This shows that Chief Hudson has his pedal to the metal moving Monroe County Fire Rescue forward to enhance fire rescue operations throughout the Florida Keys,” Gastesi said. “Having four firefighters at each station will decrease response times, adding a further level of safety for all of our residents and visitors.”

Monroe County firefighters follow a “two-in, twoout” policy mandating firefighters enter a burning building only when they can always maintain voice or visual contact with another firefighter. In addition, two firefighters must be outside the building and ready to initiate a rescue if those inside run into trouble.

“Providing appropriate minimum staffing for fire suppression and other life-threatening emergency incidents will minimize firefighter injuries, civilian injury and death, and property losses in the county,” Hudson said. “Additionally, this grant will improve our future ISO rating, benefiting the community through reduced insurance premiums.”

The nine Monroe County Fire Rescue stations in unincorporated Monroe County have an ISO rating of 3.

The ISO scores fire departments on how they are doing against organizational standards to determine property insurance costs. The ratings are done from 1 to 10, with 1 being the highest score. Monroe County Fire Rescue also staffs two Trauma Star helicopters in rotation for medical flights to the mainland.

There are currently 120 full-time firefighter positions assigned to 24-hour emergency services. Starting on Feb. 27, 2022, there will be 144 firefighter positions.

In 2020, Monroe County Fire Rescue responded to 4,500 emergencies.

To apply for one of the 24 open firefighter/EMT positions, visit www.monroecounty-fl.gov/jobs. Starting pay is $47,450 a year plus benefits.

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ired of overcrowded departure areas and an outdated baggage claim at Key West International Airport? Not for long.

Monroe County has selected a jointventure firm, MV2A Gulf Keystar, as the lead contractor for an estimated $80 million airport expansion with a targeted completion date of October 2024.

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

“I completely understand. We all don’t want things enclosed, and we like our smalltown airport, but it really is a liability issue, having people walk outside and across the tarmac,” County Mayor Michelle Coldiron said following a meeting earlier this year, when airports director Richard Strickland presented the expansion plans.

He said the project will include a new concourse at the Key West airport that also will include a new security checkpoint, new gates, a new “hold room” for departing passengers, new concessions, a new baggage claim area, a new rental car facility and glassenclosed jet bridges, or jetways, to connect the planes with the building.

Monroe County has hired NV2A Gulf Keystar, a joint venture of the Miami-based NV2A Group and the Key West-based Gulf Keystar, to expand Key West International Airport. The project will add enclosed jetways, a new concourse, baggage services, concession areas and rental car facilities. MONROE COUNTY/Contributed

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

Now that it has been selected, NV2A Group describes the project on its website, which states: “The future Concourse A complex at Key West International Airport consists of an open, modern and efficient concourse building totaling 48,802 square feet including spaces for gates/hold rooms, circulation, restrooms and support areas.

“The building’s design by McFarland Johnson … features a single-story concrete structure with clerestory windows on the south side … to allow natural lighting and

give a sense of transparency while enhancing the passenger experience. The new concourse will be accessed from the main terminal by an extended pedestrian bridge.

Below the new concourse, there will be an additional baggage area and device, airline ramp spaces, and ramp equipment storage.

“Additionally, the existing landside terminal building will be renovated and improved to accommodate an expanded security checkpoint with four lanes and added support spaces at the existing restaurant location. Concourse A will provide expanded concession opportunities within the new construction. A new extended passenger bridge located beyond security will connect the existing landside terminal building with the new Concourse A. It will also provide passengers with direct access to the lowerlevel baggage claim area. At the existing ground level Concourse, a planned baggageclaim expansion will provide efficiency to support the increased baggage operations.

“A new rent-a-car facility area and baggage service offices will be provided within the ground level expanded baggage claim hall and airline ramp level support offices will be centralized at the ground level.”

Design work has already begun, and an official groundbreaking will likely occur in summer 2022.

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HOW CAN MARATHON INCREASE AFFORDABLE WORKPLACE HOUSING?

In the weeks leading up to the Nov. 2 election for Marathon City Council, Keys Weekly will be asking each of the four candidates a question and printing their answers. Marathon Council elections are at-large, meaning that regardless of the number of candidates, the top vote getters are elected to the two open seats in November. Absentee ballots went out on Sept. 23, while early voting starts Monday, Oct. 18. For more information, call the Supervisor of Elections at 305-2923416 or email info@keys-elections.org.

This week’s query delves deep into Marathon’s affordable workforce housing challenges. The question: The city just awarded 307 deed-restricted affordable housing allocations that came from former Gov. Rick Scott. There are no more new affordable allocations left. How can the city protect, enhance and increase affordable workforce housing in Marathon?

CANDIDATE FORUM SET Join us at the 2021 Marathon Candidate Forum, which covers our 2021 City of Marathon Election, on Thursday, Sept. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. It will be held at the Marathon Government Center BOCC Room (limited seating due to Covid restrictions, masks required in the building). Also available on Comcast Ch. 76, AT&T Uverse Ch. 99 and MCTV. Go to www.monroecounty-fl.gov/121/ Monroe-County-Television for more info on the broadcast.

Responses are as submitted by the candidates.

GREG COLDIRON Affordable housing never is. My solution would be to award allocations to an experienced construction entrepreneur with two requirements: 1) Local workers face no income restrictions to qualify for this housing and local employers have first crack at these new housing units for their employee housing.

2) Rents would be restricted to $900 for a 1- bedroom, $1100 2 bed, and $1300 for a 3 bed.

Builders have confirmed that 1 bath, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom housing can be constructed “turn key” and code compliant for as little as $200 per square foot.

The City, County, School System, and Resorts etc. all want affordable housing and will donate land. Financing would be simple and below market as every bank in the Keys would want to participate in such a noble undertaking.

No cost building allocations + no cost land + favorable financing = true workforce housing! The financial numbers work! There is a reasonable cash-on-cash return for the investor. This can be done.

It will take political fortitude and Leadership to make this a reality.

TREVOR WOFSEY It would take a thousand words to answer this question; I'll start with protecting affordable housing. The biggest threat to protecting housing for people who live and work here is the city's Transferable Building Right (TBR) Ordinance.

The rule is good, but it used to require anyone who transferred a TBR to pay a $60,000 transfer fee if they did not replace the transferred right with an affordable unit. The city reduced that fee to $20,000 after the crash in 2008. It was a good idea during the financial crisis but now it encourages buying a property that is currently affordable, tearing it down, and transferring the building right to a waterfront property to build a vacation rental. Raise the fee back to $60,000 to discourage those types of transfers. And what about cramming too many renters into small trailers and unpermitted downstairs enclosures. There is a lot more to discuss.

LUIS GONZALEZ The city received 300 early evacuation work force allocations, in order to accommodate the entire list of requests we borrowed seven from our administrative relief allocations. The need for work force housing is imminent.

All of the allocations that have been awarded must break ground within one year or their award will be revoked.

Moving forward we still have 37 affordable allocations plus approximately 30 administrative relief allocations. I would like to see the majority of the allocations remaining go to affordable home ownership for our community.

This can be done by working with organizations like Habitat for Humanity.

LYNNY DEL GAIZO Marathon is in the forefront of affordable housing in the Keys and I applaud that. Yes, there are 307 more deed-restricted allocated units, which the City would like to see built as soon as possible for our long term work force. I believe we need more enforcement to oversee those units of the people who qualify. I'd like to see an addition of Habitat for Humanity Homes in our City for the long term locals, now that's the enhancement for this community.

People want affordable HOMES to call their own too! I can take one of my old homes and turn it into affordable housing and take the building right for a new home as can others, another creative approach. As I drive through Marathon, I see old empty businesses that would make nice affordable units and beautify US1. Affordable Housing is the #1 issue I hear daily. Without work force housing our businesses suffer.

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1. “Chef Flavor” Stanton and his wife Simone prior to the event. Chef Flavor was nominated as “Best Sports Coach,” which ultimately went to Mac Childress.

2. Clockwise from left, Sandy Robinson, Liz Samess, Kate Koler, Missy & Jason Richards, Tony & Caitrin Piscetello chat it up before the event.

Over 200 people attended the Best of Marathon this past Saturday night.

3. Keys Weekly publisher Jason Koler continues the evening’s celebration after the sun sets.

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4. Guests included Andy Niedenthal, left, Kim Gregory, Jessie Vandervoort, Ryan Schraffenberger, Lindsey & Mike Leonard and Karen Thurman.

5. Monroe County Mayor Michelle Coldiron with Sheriff Rick Ramsay and Key West’s Gary Centonze.

6. From left, Alicia and Arthur Hrytzay, Detective Tyler Blanton and his wife Marie Blanton mingle before the event.

7. City Councilman and Rotarian John Bartus slings drinks behind the bar.

Bartus was up for “Best Elected Official” and “Best Local Celebrity” having previously won best official (20162018) and best celebrity (2013-2018).

He was unceremoniously snubbed in 2021.

8. Kate Chapman, Leslie Christensen and Allison Sayer discuss important city matters.

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READ | “PERIL” “The transition from President Donald J. Trump to President Joseph R. Biden Jr. stands as one of the most dangerous periods in American history. But as internationally bestselling author Bob Woodward and acclaimed reporter Robert Costa reveal for the first time, it was far more than just a domestic political crisis.

“This study of Washington takes readers deep inside the Trump White House, the Biden White House, the 2020 campaign and the Pentagon and Congress, with vivid, eyewitness accounts of what really happened. “‘Peril’ is supplemented throughout with never-before-seen material from secret orders, transcripts of confidential calls, diaries, emails, meeting notes and other personal and government records, making for an unparalleled history.”

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‘ADORABLE’ 11-MONTH-OLD STEALS OUR ATTENTION WATCH | LULARICH Amazon’s docuseries “LuLaRich” details the rise and fall of LuLaRoe, a leggings empire. Yes, a leggings empire. But the four episodes are bingeingly good, with all the latest must-have elements for a streaming documentary: big personalities, outrageous behavior, gullible victims and bizarre details. Leggings with a hamburger printed on the crotch, anyone?

Oh, and let’s not forget the clothing that smelled like “dead farts.” In the end, LuLaRoe was the victim of its own ambition, growing too fast and ending up with pyramid-scheme lawsuits. In other words, Must See TV.

LISTEN | THESE THINGS HAPPEN TOO Bay area rapper G-Eazy says he “really went crazy, goddamn it,” on his latest album with the likes of Lil Wayne, Demi Lovato and Anthony Hamilton, to name a few. And Apple Music said it’s hard to know whether he’s referring to his actual sanity or just puffing out his chest to celebrate the heights of music stardom he’s seen. The album offers support for either premise, the Bay Area MC dedicating plenty of time to the stresses he knows as a hiphop star (“Wanna Be Myself,” “I, Me, Myself,” “Breakdown”) and also how good it is to be G-Eazy (“Instructions,” “Origami,” “Solar Eclipse”). Listen on Spotify or Apple Music.

It happened again. We were going about our workday, minding our own business, when a grenade of cuteness exploded in our vicinity. We were about to write a brief about county business when we spied an email with the subject line, “Adorable?” Unable to resist its power, we clicked.

It read: “Say Hello to Barrett and be happy! I think he is adorable, but I am biased. Also thought I would send a smile your way – at least that is my reaction whenever I see my little darling’s smile!”

This was sent in by his grandma Diana Mucha, otherwise known as “Oma,” which is German for grandmother. Apparently, Barrett is 11 months old and his parents are Elise Mucha Reid of Brutus Restaurant and Scott Reid of Wicked Charters. Fun fact: He used to chase the dogs around the couch in the family room in his walker. Complaints about this cuteness (or more examples of cuteness) can be emailed to charlotte@keysweekly.com. CONTRIBUTED

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COAST GUARD NABS 2 SMUGGLERS

INTERDICTION IN CARIBBEAN BRINGS SEIZURE OF $7.5 MILLION IN COCAINE

The Coast Guard Cutter Kathleen Moore crew apprehended two smugglers Sept. 25, 2021, in waters south of the Dominican Republic. RICARDO CASTRODAD/Contributed

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he Coast Guard Cutter Reef Shark transferred custody of two smugglers and offloaded some 250 kilograms of cocaine at Coast Guard Base San Juan on Sept. 25, following Key West-based Coast Guard Cutter Kathleen Moore’s interdiction of a go-fast smuggling vessel in the Caribbean Sea. The apprehended smugglers are Dominican Republic nationals, who were charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine aboard a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. The cocaine seized has an estimated wholesale value of approximately $7.5 million dollars. U.S. Coast Guard Special Assistant United States Attorney Jordan H. Martin is in charge of the prosecution of this case.

The interdiction resulted from multi-agency efforts in support of U.S. Southern Command’s enhanced counter-narcotics operations in the Western Hemisphere and coordination with the Caribbean Corridor Strike Force (CCSF).

During a routine patrol on Sept.

22, a U.S. Maritime Enforcement Aircraft (MEA) detected a suspect go-fast vessel, about 145 nautical miles south of the Dominican Republic. Coast Guard watchstanders in Sector San Juan diverted the cutter Kathleen Moore to carry out the interdiction. With the assistance of the cutter’s small boat, the crew of the Kathleen Moore interdicted the 25-foot vessel that was carrying two men and 10 bales of suspected contraband onboard, which tested positive for cocaine.

“The crew did a great job working with interagency partners and Coast Guard watchstanders

preventing this drug smuggling gofast from making landfall,” said Lt. Andrew R. Collins, cutter Kathleen Moore commanding officer. “We are glad to help keep these drugs off the streets, and we will continue to work diligently with fellow Coast Guard units and our interagency partners to stop these drug-smuggling attempts in the high seas.”

The seized drugs and detainees were transferred to the Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez and then to the Coast Guard Cutter Reef Shark for transport to Puerto Rico, where federal law enforcement agents from the Caribbean Corridor Strike Force received custody.

Cutters Kathleen Moore and Heriberto Hernandez are 154-foot fast response cutters respectively homeported in Key West and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Cutter Reef Shark is an 87-foot coastal patrol boat homeported in San Juan.

The CCSF is an initiative of the U.S. Attorney’s Office created to disrupt and dismantle major drug trafficking organizations operating in the Caribbean. CCSF is part of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force that investigates South American-based drug trafficking organizations responsible for the movement of multi-kilogram quantities of narcotics using the Caribbean as a transshipment point for further distribution to the United States. The initiative is composed of HSI, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Coast Guard, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Puerto Rico and Puerto Rico Police Department’s (PRPD) Joint Forces for Rapid Action.

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TOO OLD TO ROCK AND ROLL? Definitely not too old to die!

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ay back in the day (well, 1976), UK rock band Jethro Tull released a song (and album) titled Too Old to Rock ‘n’ Roll: Too Young to Die! That was 45 years ago; Jethro Tull (now Ian Anderson and some really great musicians) has begun a European tour that will last through November of next year. I saw them perform about 13 years ago, and they were nowhere close to “too old to rock and roll.”

Some of that sentiment may have stemmed from the distrust of the older generation that Boomers growing up in the Vietnam era possessed. “Don’t trust anyone over 30” and “Hope I die before I get old” were popular sentiments among hippies and flower children — until they (we) passed the age of 30 and started growing old. As the resident “senior columnist” here at the Weekly Newspapers, I’m happy to report that those of us old enough to remember the Vietnam era certainly haven’t decided to head out to pasture. I also attest that our age and experience more than qualify us to keep rocking.

As mentioned in a previous column, live performance is probably the best way — in some cases, the only way — for a musician to get paid for his or her music. As we struggle out of this pandemic, past one determined anti-vaxxer at a time, some acts are coming back to live shows. We already saw Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, and James Taylor with Jackson Browne this year. A number of other artists are finally touring again, and for that I am grateful.

One of the biggest tours right now is the Rolling Stones “No Filter” Tour, which started up recently in St. Louis.

This is their first tour without longtime drummer Charlie Watts, who, along with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, had played on every Stones tour since 1963. Charlie passed away last month at 80; he had encouraged the Stones to go out on the road with replacement drummer Steve Jordan before he died. Mick, Keith, and Ron Wood honored their former bandmate with an emotional tribute and dedicated this tour to him.

Mick Jagger still pranced and strutted around the (very large) stadium stage like it was still 1975, not seeming to have lost a thing to time. (He’s 78.)

Keith and Ron still wield their guitars like twenty- or thirty-something rock stars, and they bring along some amazing musicians and singers to flesh out their sound. I dare any whippersnapper out there to tell Keith Richards

that he’s too old to rock and roll. At the rate he’s going, he may outlast all of us and dance on our graves. And Mick has hinted that the Stones may embark on a 60th anniverJOHN sary tour next year.

BARTUS The Doobie is a City of MaraBrothers are on thon counciltheir 50th Anniverman. He also is sary Tour, featuring a musician who original members performs around Tom Johnston and town. For more Patrick Simmons, see johnbartus. with famous recom placement Doobie Michael McDonald in the band as well.

Woodstock alumnus and guitar legend Carlos Santana is on tour with his eponymously named band, and this tour will continue into next summer where they’ll be joined by Earth, Wind & Fire.

Donald Fagen is resurrecting Steely Dan for a tour next year. Hall and Oates are out now and still kicking out the jams well into their 70s. Foo Fighters are rocking out arenas, and Guns N’ Roses are doing the same.

KISS is on their (alleged) farewell tour, with 42 dates booked into next year.

Bob Dylan just announced his worldwide Rough & Rowdy Tour beginning in November and stretching through 2024. Other “ancient” rockers on tour include Rod Stewart, Eagles, Elton John, Aerosmith, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Def Leppard, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Eric Clapton, Pearl Jam, Chicago, Styx, Ozzy, Yes, Jimmy Buffett, Foreigner, and the Beach Boys.

88-year-old Willie Nelson has tour dates stretching into April of next year.

Willie will turn 90 in 2023; I wouldn’t bet against him playing a 90th birthday show. And why shouldn’t he?

All the musicians mentioned here still bring it to the table just about as well as they ever did — and in some cases, better. It’s a gift to those of us who love the music that they still really want to come out and play. It’s a gift I don’t take for granted.

As an aging musician myself, I admire all those who keep playing. I’m inspired to do the same — I have no intention of ever laying down the guitar. As Mick Jagger sings, “If you start me up I’ll never stop!”

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TEN FOR THE PRICE OF ONE Marathon Community Theatre’s Carol Burnett skits bring hilarious variety to the stage

Antics abound in this cast’s rendition of ‘The Carol Burnett Skits.’ ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly

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f you find yourself with a short attention span during traditional theatrical productions, fear not: MCT’s newest main stage production packs 10 shows into one.

In a departure from its typical programming, the theatre elected to replace its first main stage production, usually a “straight play,” with a collection of beloved skits from the “Carol Burnett Show.” Featuring an ensemble cast, the show includes eight separate skits, interspersed with the antics of “The Old Folks” during scene changes.

When asked why he chose to deviate from the norm in order to bring the collection of sketches to the stage, director Jim Zimmerman’s answer was simple: “Because it’s funny. Everyone knows Carol Burnett.” The cast’s love for Burnett’s original work drove the majority of them to audition for the show, and carries through to the final production. “I grew up on that stuff; I watched it every week. I’m looking forward to the nostalgia,” said actress Donna Nussenblatt.

One of the many elements of the original sketches that the cast hopes to draw from is the actors’ ability to improvise within each skit’s framework. “I just loved the way that they never knew what these guys were going to do on a live show,” said actor Jerry Nussenblatt. “They rehearsed it one way, but they never knew what they were going to do once they hit the stage. The actors were always trying to break each other up.” Although the cast says that learning lines and getting “off book” with a condensed rehearsal schedule proved difficult, they are now confident that their final weeks of rehearsals have allowed them to hide some extra laughs up their sleeves. “We’re cracking each other up; we’re all just having fun with it,” said actress Charla Garrison.

Ready for her first performance on the MCT main stage, newcomer Barbara McCann Bain adds, “I’ve met so many nice people. It’s unreal; there’s a nice camaraderie between all these people, and they’re very encouraging.”

Most may think that acting in a few short skits

From left, Jimmy Ashcraft, Dakota Mertyris and Terry Israel sort out their marital issues in ‘Divorce American Style.’

Arnie Steinmetz, left, and Cheryl Wilcox provide hilarious interludes as ‘The Old Folks.’

Barbara McCann Bain, left, and Sandra Vandusen fight over the right to speak the opening line in ‘The Coffee Commercial.’

is a less daunting task than portraying a character in a two- or three-hour show, but according to the cast and production staff, this isn’t exactly the case. Shorter skits present unique challenges that actors may not typically face in longer productions. “The challenge is timing,” said Zimmerman. “Not the timing of changing the set or getting the props in order, but the timing of the actors doing what they’re supposed to be doing.” With limited time to assume their roles (most skits are less than 10 minutes long), the importance of being in character from the second the lights go up is paramount. “You don’t have any character development throughout the whole thing,” Zimmerman said. “The characters are already there. They have to be who they are as soon as they start talking. From there, it’s quick wit to make it funny.”

After so many nightly rehearsals with an empty auditorium, the cast is itching to showcase the finished product with a live audience. Those who have taken the stage before know that the interplay between the actors’ humor and the crowd’s reaction lend an entirely different life to the show, one that fuels it to climb to new heights. “The satisfaction for me is partly hearing the audience roar with laughter,” said Jerry Nussenblatt.

“Everyone will feel so much better about what they’re doing and the work they’ve put in when they hear these people laughing their heads off.”

Though some MCT productions may cater to a younger or older audience, the production team believes the skits should be fun for ages 8 to 80. “It’s good, clean, fun humor,” says MCT newcomer Sandra Vandusen. Donna Nussenblatt adds, “The grandmothers will remember the original, and there are a lot of period references that they’re going to get. The kids will get the rest of the funny stuff.”

“The Carol Burnett Show Skits” runs from Friday, Oct. 1 through Saturday, Oct. 23. With the exception of the first weekend, which features a Friday, Saturday and Sunday performance at 8 p.m., shows will run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. A special matinee performance will take place on Sunday, Oct.17 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $28 plus tax and are available at www.marathontheater.org or by calling the box office at 305-743-0994. The theatre is back to full capacity. Masks are highly recommended but not required.

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KIDS LEARN FIRE SAFETY, PREVENTION MONROE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE, SPARKY THE FIRE DOG VISIT SCHOOLS

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St. Columba Episcopal Church Monroe County’s Fire Rescue team and Sparky the Fire Dog visit Big Pine Academy during last year’s Fire Prevention Week. The same school visits will take place in the coming weeks. MARY MOELLER/ Monroe County Fire Rescue

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onroe County Fire Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years — to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” The sounds of fire safety include smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. The campaign works to educate everyone about necessary actions to keep themselves and those around them safe from fire.

Monroe County Fire Rescue will be doing outreach programs for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 3-9, in nine schools and daycares in Monroe County Fire Rescue’s jurisdiction to teach children the sounds of fire safety. There will also be a meet and greet with Sparky the Fire Dog and a fire truck tour.

“Understanding the sounds of an alarm makes a difference between a working detector or one that will potentially fail.

Look for the lights, listen to the beeps, and change your batteries regularly,” Monroe County Fire Marshal RL Colina

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said. “When you hear an alarm activate, always put your plan into action and get out. We can all do our part in saving lives.”

According to NFPA, roughly 3 out of 5 fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

Safety tips for smoke alarms - Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home.

- Test smoke alarms at least once a month using the test button. Change batteries twice a year. A good reminder is when the clock “falls back” and “springs ahead.”

- Make sure everyone in the home understands the sound of the smoke alarm and knows how to respond.

- Practice several ways on how to exit the house in case of a fire.

- Designate a meeting place outside of the home away from danger.

For more information about Fire Prevention Week, visit .fpw.org.

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ATHLETE

Loud, proud, and pleasing the crowd! The MHS cheerleaders are sure to add to the crowd energy. WENDY SIPE/Contributed

LINEBACKER COLE MCDANIEL

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is senior season is off to a running start. Cole McDaniel, linebacker and number 7 on the field, has had a significant impact on the Marathon Dolphins. McDaniel has been putting in the work to become a better player, and it shows. In his first game he led the team in tackles.

McDaniel, a multi-sport athlete, dedicated to baseball but passionate about football, claims football as his favorite sport to play. “I feel everyone is on the field for a reason,” he said. “People aren’t going to join to get pushed around and bruised for nothing. I love the sport, because I know it won’t be easy.” Although McDaniel has been playing the sport since the second grade, he took a few years off to focus on baseball. His junior year, however, he made varsity and is happy that he did.

“I really like the team I’m on, the players, the coaches, and the whole aspect of playing high school football with all of my friends,” he said “I wish I had more of that quality time.”

This past Friday, Sept. 24, McDaniel was thrown into a new position. With not even one day of practice under his belt, he played as the varsity quarterback due to the fact that both the starter and second string players were out.

“I didn't view it as a challenge, I saw it as an opportunity,” says McDaniel. “It wasn’t to prove myself, or establish dominance, but more to see how I would perform under pressure.”

Team captain Aaron Dolton was impressed with McDaniel’s skills, he says. “After never really possessing a leadership position before, he has done a great job stepping up.” He speaks for the team when he says, “We were excited to see him play, as he brought a new energy to that position.”

Coach Sean Roussin mentions how McDaniel is very energetic and light hearted; he knows how to see the good in bad situations.

McDaniel believes “Attitude is how you carry yourself after you lose and win. If you can continue to have a positive attitude even after you have lost, that is how you know you’re a good athlete.”

Be sure to come cheer on number 7, and all the Dolphins, at the next home game, Friday, Oct. 8. Deck out in pink, as the theme will be a pink out to support breast cancer awareness.

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he afternoon of Sept. 28 was a busy one for Fins sports, as both the golf and volleyball teams played against the Key West Conchs. Alas, despite a strong showing, both Fins teams fell short: the volleyballers lost their game 3-0, while Conch golfers took first and second with scores of 43 and 44 in individual match play.

— Weekly staff report BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly For more game photos visit ShadyPalmPhotography.com 1. Marathon High School golf team members Summer Haines, left, Casey Horvat, Billy Martin, Fisher Coleman-Sayer and Jack Horvat participate in an individual match play game against Key West on Sept. 28.

2. Billy Martin attempts a bunker shot during the game, for which he shot 54 and took sixth place.

3. Summer Haines shows off her elegant swing during her best performance of the year thus far, shooting 59.

4. Coach Kevin Freeman motivates the team during a time out.

5. Rylan Chapa (1) displays a power serve.

6. Riley McDonald (13) comes through with defense at the net.

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STOP TRASHING MARATHON!

First Landry Sayer Clean the Curb Day unites volunteers in city-wide cleanup effort

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n May, 6-year-old Landry Sayer petitioned the Marathon City Council to “Stop Trashing Marathon!” Sick of seeing litter piled up on the side of the road during her daily walks with her dog, Landry filmed a video demonstrating the extent of the problem to present at the council meeting.

Mayor Luis Gonzalez pledged to organize a city-wide cleanup, and on Sept. 25, the community helped Gonzalez follow through on his promise during the inaugural Landry Sayer Clean the Curb day. Teaming up with Sheriff Rick Ramsay, Marathon Fire Chief John Johnson, and their respective staffs, dozens of volunteers began at Coco Plum beach at 7:30 a.m. before moving to the neighborhoods behind Bealls Outlet and the east end of Aviation Blvd. From run-of-themill litter like single-use plastics and paper waste to larger items such as electrical boxes and intact tires, the sheriff’s office trucks were piled high with trash collected by the cleanup task force. ­— Weekly staff report ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly 1. Sheriff Rick Ramsay lends a hand to Landry’s efforts.

2. From left, Sean Sayer, Landry Sayer, Ginger Sayer, Sutton Sayer, and Allison Sayer earned custom T-shirts as Landry’s original cleanup crew.

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3. Judah Grostefson, left, and Landry Sayer remove electrical waste found at the side of the road.

4. Luna Oakley-Fauber, left, and Landry Sayer are gloved up and ready to tackle some trash.

5. Marathon Mayor Luis Gonzalez applauds Sayer’s determination and thanks volunteers for supporting her cause.

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ISLA BELLA NAMED A TOP 15 RESORT HOTEL Isla Bella Beach Resort has been named one of the Top 15 Resort Hotels in Florida by Travel + Leisure magazine. Properties included in the 2021 list all found innovative ways to deliver exceptional hospitality to their guests, with more people than ever before taking trips closer to home.

The resort is being recognized for its on-site programming, water activities, various food and beverage outlets, extensive Spa menu, wedding offerings, and more. Always looking to make improvements, the resort is heading into the busy season having converted one of its five pools into an adult-only pool. As a result of the increase in demand as families reunite following time apart, an additional pool is also available for buy-out. The resort has also put in a miniature golf course and is working to add balcony dividers, only adding to privacy without obstructing any ocean views. The property’s sister resort, Oceans Edge Resort & Marina, which is also owned by EOS Investors, made an appearance on the same Travel + Leisure list as well. CONTRIBUTED

BRIEFLY Church seeking donations to repair infrastructure damage In 1948, when the population in Marathon was 500, a group of Christian men and women from many denominations built a nondenominational church. As the community grew, other churches emerged. That original church structure is now the home of Marathon Community United Methodist Church.

The church has assisted the Marathon community in many ways large and small, through the housing of KAIR and the sponsorship of offices for the Irma Disaster Recovery Team, allowing hundreds of Keys families to repair and rebuild from devastating hurricane damage.

The church’s trustees are working very hard to maintain the facilities, and have accomplished a great deal, but the church now needs the community’s help. There is serious infrastructure damage due to spalling. The estimated cost of repairs is north of $150,000, and this financial need has prompted a community-wide fundraising effort.

The church would sincerely appreciate any donation community members may consider contributing to the cause of preserving and restoring our historical heritage. The church is blessed to have a matching offer for any contributions made. Please

consider supporting this cause by making your donations by mail to 3010 Overseas Hwy. in Marathon, or online at www.marathonumc.com.

Marathon Library continues bevy of activity offerings Marathon’s new library continues its slate of public offerings this week: Ongoing through Sept. 30, poster exhibit: September 11, 2001 - the Day that Changed the World.

Friday, Oct. 1: Photography (adults), 11 a.m.; Arts & Crafts, 3:30 p.m.; First Friday Fidget Fumble-Fidget Toy Trade, 4 p.m.; Teen Twist, Fun for Tweens Ages 8-12, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 2: Easy Yoga (adults), 10 a.m.; Saturday Stories: Weekend Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Family Movie Matinee ‘Frankenweenie,’ 3 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 4: Chess & Games Club, 3:30 p.m.; Dungeons and Dragons for Preteens, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 5: Get Creative with Art (adults), 9:30 a.m.; Mahjong for new and experienced players, 10 a.m.; Preschool Storytime Ages 3-6, 10:30 a.m.; Science is Fun Club, 3:30 p.m.; Adult Dungeons & Dragons, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 6: Cosmic Kids Yoga & Movement Ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m.; Code and Robots Code Club (kids), 3:30 p.m.; Dungeons & Dragons for Teens, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 7: 3D Printing Open

Lab, 10 a.m.; Babytime story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m., Kids Built: After School Activities Program Lego Club, 3:30 p.m.; Sewing Basics - Make a No-Sew T-Shirt Trick or Treat Bag, 5:30 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Department considers skate park reconstruction The City of Marathon Parks and Recreation Department will be holding a Zoom meeting to discuss the proposed reconstruction of the skate park at Community Park. The city is applying for a Florida Recreation and Development Assistant Program grant to complete this project. This meeting will be for public input on the design and features of the skate park and is open to any community member who wishes to attend remotely.

The meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. Those wishing to access the meeting may do so by visiting ci.marathon.fl.us. The Zoom link can be found in the Meetings & Agendas tab under “Public Zoom Meeting: Skate Park Reconstruction.”

Alternately, interested parties may call 1-929-436-2866 and enter meeting ID 834 4226 4635.

Please e-mail lequieus@ ci.marathon.fl.us if you would like a copy of the link.

National Wildlife Refuge Week celebrates the beauty of the outdoors The Florida Keys Wildlife Society and the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges wish all a happy National Wildlife Refuge Week from Oct. 10-17. Join us as we celebrate the outdoors in the Florida Keys and enjoy the flora, fauna and wildlife of the refuges. Learn more about this program celebrated across the National Wildlife Refuge System at https://www.fws.gov/refuges/events/ National-Wildlife-Refuge-Week.html.

The schedule of activities in the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges is as follows: Tuesday, Oct. 12: Let’s Go Paddling! Morning kayak trip in the Lower Keys. Friday, Oct. 15: Morning bird watching & walking trip in the Lower Keys, plus a sunset photo walking tour in the Lower Keys. Saturday, Oct. 16: native plant giveaway for Native Plant Day. Sunday, Oct. 17: Let’s Talk Trash!

Join us for a clean-up in the Lower Keys.

All events will follow CDC safety guidelines and social distancing recommendations. Local event details can be found at https://floridakeyswildlifesociety.org/outdoor-week-2021/. Events and activities are subject to change and cancellation based on the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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First, let me thank Marathon Weekly for presenting a forum that allows the public to show their appreciation for all who serve this great town.

Best Overall Restaurant Best Margarita Best Steak Best Fine Dining

Congratulations to all of the winners in every category.

Many thanks to those who voted for the Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House. We will display our 4 plaques with pride.

Lastly, I want to thank my employees for working incredibly hard, day and night to make our restaurant such a success!

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WHAT THE STARS HAVE IN STORE

REDA WIGLE LIBRA Sept. 23 to Oct. 22 Happy solar return, Libra! As a gift to yourself this year, decide on one single thing you want. This want must belong solely to you, to exist beyond the demands and expectations of your loved ones. I need you to want this enough to defend it from compromise of any kind, as concessions are temporary solutions that pave the long road to resentment. Refuse that course and stand instead, unflinching, in the power of your own desire.

Notable Libra: Halsey/Sept. 29, 1994

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

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

SCORPIO Oct. 23 to Nov. 21 Everybody hurts, as the song says, but for you, Scorpio, the ache often lingers. As Libra season and mercury retrograde dredge the sea of your hurts and lay heavy on the triggers of your past, I bring you the hard-boiled wisdom of Bruce Lee: “Pain will leave once it has finished teaching you.” Until then, attend to it like the ghostly guest lecturer it is, listen patiently, bring it praise, feed it fear and let your gratitude for the lessons it bears be the key to its banishment.

Notable Scorpio: Travis Barker/ Nov. 14, 1975 SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 to Dec. 21 I recently took a moonlight bike ride with Erika, a timeless Sagittarius. She confided, “I am constantly in love. I fall in love with strangers, smiling children, with my garden.

I stay in a state of perpetual appreciation.” As fall takes form and doubts take shape, fall in love as routinely as possible. In the presence of absolute wonder, despair has no home.

Notable Sagittarius: Don Cheadle/Nov. 29, 1964

CAPRICORN Dec. 22 to Jan. 19 Mercury retrograde asks you, sweet, stubborn sea goat, to reflect upon your associations of value and worth. Hurl yourself into self-expression whether it is writing a novel or decorating the birthday cake of a stranger. The cosmos is conspiring to teach you that creativity exists beyond currency and time well spent cannot be monetized. Lose yourself in something and come back rich in the right way.

Notable Capricorn: Zayn Malik/Jan. 12, 1993 AQUARIUS Jan. 20 to Feb. 18 You are the master of nothing but your own trajectory toward wholeness, water bearer. To move toward totality, resign yourself to being a student of others. Take it from boundary-breaking, fasterthan-sound and tougher-thannails Chuck Yeager: “There is no such thing as a natural born pilot.

Whatever my aptitudes or talents, becoming a pilot was a lifetime’s learning experience. The eagerness to learn how and why is everything.” May you come hungry but humble to the days ahead.

Notable Aquarius: Katharine Ross/Jan. 29, 1940 PISCES Feb. 19 to March 20 Libra season asks you fish folk to evaluate the relationship you have with yourself and your own innate potential. You’re not a competitor, Pisces, but you are a contender.

Take it from certified bad bitch Erykah Badu who maintains, “I’m only in competition with my last level.” The time is nigh to break on through to the higher version of you.

Notable Pisces: Madam Lalaurie/March 19, 1787

ARIES March 21 to April 19 The sun in Libra asks you to consider the ways you have been marked and made by your other halves. What patterns have you developed, and defenses have you mastered? If you are seeking a new way of being and the strange shore of a different kind of intimacy, apply the wisdom of fellow Aries and damn American legend Louis L’Amour: “A ship does not sail with yesterday’s wind.” May you be cast by and toward brand new breezes.

Notable Aries: Alec Baldwin/ April 3, 1958 TAURUS April 20 to May 20 Bring on the balance, my bull babies. The sun in fellow velvetwearing, Venusian-ruled Libra, beckons you to explore the relationship you have with rewards and punishment, recklessness, and restriction. There’s an energy of scarcity at hand when indulgence takes over, which it often does for your ilk. If you wholeheartedly believe that the good times, and their spoils, will find you again, there’s no need to overdo it.

Notable Taurus: Joan Miró/ April 20, 1893 GEMINI May 21 to June 20 I was recently kept company by the wisdom and perfect eyebrows of a Gemini by the name of Jared.

He confided that in relationships he considers the effect someone has on his central nervous system. Do they make his heart race or steady? Does he feel fight or flight impulses? How does his body respond to the proximity of theirs? As Libra season brings relationships into focus for you, Gemini, consider the practice of young Jared. For a sign known to be more cerebral than physical, listen first and only to the reaction of your corporeal form.

Notable Gemini: Albrecht Dürer/May 21, 1471

CANCER June 21 to July 22 Moon children tend to view their homes not as places to gather, but caves in which to retreat from the world. Yet, Libra season asks that you roll aside the rocks and make room by your proverbial fire for friends and those auditioning for the role. I’m not suggesting you be social; I am insisting you be hospitable. And, if you’ll allow it, metaphor follows pragmatism: to let someone in, you must open the door.

Notable Cancer: Sky Brown/ July 12, 2008 LEO July 23 to Aug. 22 You thrive on striving, Leo, and find oxygen in accomplishments and the afterglow they afford you.

Yet, you are often hard on yourself and wrestle feelings of unworthiness in the space between those moments. There is wisdom to be found in seeing your soaring peaks and lowly valleys as pieces of the same topography of your selfhood. You can’t have, and wouldn’t be able to appreciate, either without the presence of the other.

Notable Leo: Dua Lipa/Aug. 22, 1995 VIRGO Aug. 23 to Sept. 22 British comedian and fellow Virgo Stephen Fry writes, “Heightened self-consciousness, apartness, an inability to join in, physical shame and self-loathing — they are not all bad. Those devils have been my angels. Without them I would never have disappeared into language, literature, the mind, laughter and all the mad intensities that made and unmade me.”

As Libra season encourages you to reflect upon, and retreat into, the reaches of yourself, I hope you will find inspiration in isolation and halos amid horns.

Notable Virgo: Ruby Bridges/ Sept. 8, 1954

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Karen Represented the Buyers & Sellers of: 400 11th Street, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051

Sold for $785,000

JUST SOLD Karen Raspe 305-393-9010 cell 305-743-7636 office KarenRaspe@bellsouth.net A member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC

Sam Jindra is the Key West representative of Fourth & Pride vodka, which is available in more than a dozen Keys locations. CONTRIBUTED

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City Council Luis Gonzalez, Mayor Mark Senmartin, Vice-Mayor John Bartus, Councilmember Steve Cook, Councilmember Dr. Daniel Zieg, Councilmember

City Manager George Garrett City Attorney Steve Williams

Please note that more than one Marathon City Council/Board/Committee member may participate in the meetings listed. To view the City of Marathon’s full calendar, please visit www.ci.marathon.fl.us/calendar

Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) Grants Public Meeting 9/30/21 • 5:00pm • Marathon City Hall, Council Chambers 9805 Overseas Hwy.

Skate Park Reconstruction Public Zoom Meeting

10/7/21 • 7:00pm • Please email: lequieus@ci.marathon.f.us for a copy of the link

Firefighter Pension Board Meeting

10/11/21 • 5:00pm • Marathon Fire Rescue, 8900 Overseas Hwy

City Council Meeting

10/12/21 • 5:30pm • Marathon City Hall, Council Chambers 9805 Overseas Hwy.

2nd Round application period for Rebuild FL Voluntary Home Buy-Out Program Public Meeting 10/15/211 • 5:30pm • Marathon City Hall, Council Chambers 9805 Overseas Hwy.

Planning Commission Meeting

10/18/21 • 5:30pm • Marathon City Hall, Council Chambers 9805 Overseas Hwy.

City of Marathon BPAS/ROGO Education Class

10/19/21 • 3:00pm • Marathon City Hall, Council Chambers 9805 Overseas Hwy.

Code Compliance Hearing

10/21/21 • 2:00pm • Marathon City Hall, Council Chambers 9805 Overseas Hwy. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at any meeting or workshop noted herein, he or she will need a record of the proceedings and for such purposes 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. The City of Marathon complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a disabled person requiring special accommodations or assistance, please notify the City ADA Coordinator at (305) 289-5022 of such need at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance. 9/29/21/hp

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hat are the owners of a legendary Manhattan dive bar — a gay dive bar — to do when their bar has to close due to COVID interruptus?

They start making their own premium vodka — and selling it in Key West, of course.

At least, that’s what Jesse Weinberg did when, after more than 30 years, his family had to close their Boiler Room bar on East 4th Street in the Village for an extended period.

Jesse Weinberg’s parents, Neil and Gina, opened the Boiler Room in 1991, quickly creating a second home for artists, drag queens, outcasts and friends with a comfortable pool table and familiar jukebox.

“I grew up around the bar and in that whole scene, which was an amazing experience,” he told the Keys Weekly on Sept. 28 from New York City. “We had previously developed our own Fourth & Pride beer — an IPA and an ale — but then came the shutdown. So we decided to go back to the drawing board and spent all of 2020 developing our own premium vodka with a proprietary blend of grapes and corn,” rather than the usual rice, corn, rye or wheat, he said.

“We wanted a tasteful product, not just in terms of physical taste,

but we wanted to do things right and give back to the LGBTQ+ community and its allies,” Weinberg said. “We just launched in early 2021. Then we came to the Keys in April and May. We needed an area that was still thriving during COVID, and that had a nice diverse community. Key West and the Florida Keys were an obvious choice.”

Despite the plethora of vodka brands on the market, free samples of Fourth & Pride in Key West, happily provided by company representative Sam Jindra, have met with surprised smiles and eyebrows raised in delight at the liquor’s smooth drinkability.

“Fourth & Pride was founded in recognition of the spirit, vitality and camaraderie of the famous East Village Pride Bars and their patrons, which openly welcome like-minded people of all orientations seeking to come together and imbibe with pride,” states the company’s website, the vodka’s name an homage to the Boiler Room’s Manhattan address at 86 E. 4th St. and the gay pride movement that started less than a mile from it. “Born less than one mile from the birthplace of Pride itself, Fourth & Pride is on a mission to change behaviors, conversations and lives for the better, one sip at a time.”

The company donates 5% of all sales to LGBTQ+ partner organizations that “work tirelessly to advocate, strengthen and advance the community.”

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NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO FORECLOSE To: All persons listed below, their guardians, heirs and assigns, record owners of the unit week(s) as showing, all located in Monroe County, Florida comprised of Unit Weeks as more particularly defined in and governed by that certain: Declaration of Condominium for Florida Bay Club of Key largo, a condominium, recorded in O.R. Book 871 at pages 1215, et seq. Public Records, Monroe County, Florida.

You are hereby given Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose on behalf of THE FLORIDA BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. a Florida not-for-profit corporation. You may cure the default and redeem the timeshare interest by paying the amounts secured by the Association’s lien on your unit week(s) as showing below in cash or certified funds to Timeshare Trustee™ at any time prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Sale.

UnitWeek A01/31 A01/41 A01/48 A09/44 A05/01 A05/01

Owner Name David L. Brooks Francisco U. Espaillat Don E. Drinkhahn Don E. Drinkhahn Joseph F. LaTorre Charles R Nagel

Co-Owner Name Mae L. Brooks Dionna Olexa Espaillat Glenda E. Drinkhahn Glenda E. Drinkhahn Ruth Myers-LaTorre Marjory Rayline Nagel

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If you fail to cure the default as set forth in this notice or take other appropriate action with regard to this foreclosure matter, you risk losing ownership of your timeshare interest through the trustee foreclosure procedure established in section 721.855, Florida Statutes. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT AS A MATTER OF LAW TO SEND TO THE TRUSTEE WRITTEN NOTICE THAT YOU OBJECT TO THIS PROCEDURE. UPON THE TRUSTEE’S RECEIPT OF YOUR OBJECTION, THE FORECLOSURE OF THE LIEN WITH RESPECT TO THE DEFAULT SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE ONLY. You have the right to cure your default in the manner set forth in this notice at any time before the trustee’s sale of your timeshare interest. If you do not object to the use of the trustee foreclosure procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment even if the proceeds from the sale of your timeshare interest by the TRUSTEE are insufficient to offset the amounts secured by the lien.

STAACK, SIMMS & REIGHARD, PLLC, d/b/a TIMESHARE TRUSTEE™ 900 DREW STREET, SUITE 1 CLEARWATER, FL 33755 PHONE: 727-441-2635 FAX: 727-461-4836 Website: www.staacklaw.com

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FL FL SC SC NJ FL

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FL FL FL CO CO FL FL

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2020 2020 2018 2020 2020 2020 2020

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$6,173.53 $6,173.53 $4,606.89 $6,173.53 $6,173.53 $6,173.53 $6,173.53 $4,345.01 $5,014.76

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Individuall & as Trustees of The Charles R. Nagel and Marjory Rayline Nagel Family Trust Under Trust Dated May 6, 1993 A06/14 A07/49 A08/49 A06/24 C02/02 C02/02 A06/25 A06/25 A06/37 A07/46 A08/30 A08/43 B03/41 B03/41 A08/44 A08/51 A08/51 A08/51 A08/51 A09/12 C01/47 A09/16 A10/15 A10/15 B01/17 B01/17 B02/37 B05/02 A10/34 B01/10 B01/10 B01/10 B01/10 B01/11 B01/26 B01/30 B01/30 B01/31 B02/06 B02/06 B02/22 B02/22 B02/51 B02/51 B03/51 B04/17 B05/08 B05/10 B05/18 B06/26 B06/33 B06/51 C01/14 C01/29 C02/52

Robert Abernethy Wendy Abernethy 625 Maple Oak Cir #109 Robert L. Abernethy Wendy Abernethy 625 Maple Oak Cir #109 Robert Abernathy Wendy Abernathy 625 Maple Oak Cir, #109 E. Ralph Foote Janet S.Foote 2726 E 132 2nd Pl Ralph Foote Janet S. Foote 2726 E 132 2nd PL Jeffery A. Reed 5558 NW 200 Terr Michelle Blades Risha Golby PO Box 2752 Real Estate Restyle, LLC a Florida Limited Liability Company Guillermo Madero Teresa C. Madero 16078 Arcaro Ave Richard Black Penny Black 251 NW 67th Ave John W. Harrell Jr. 18360 SW 57th St Maria Hjaltadottir Holtsvegur 29 Maria Hjaltadottir Holtsvegur 29 Judith S. Abell 12251 SW 191 Terrace Willie D. Ragin Gloria A. Ragin PO Box 172235 Richard Lovett Rosie Lovett 24355 SW 142 Ave Florida Bay Club 103500 Overseas Highway David Sherman Brenda Sherman 4470 NW 74th Ave Lynette Vaughn 718 New River Dr Alfio Cavallaro Nancy S. Cavallaro 18475 SW 280 ST Alfio Cavallaro Nancy S. Cavallaro 18475 SW 280th St Weston Rocheford Becky Rocheford 2979 Las Calinas Blvd Magnus Kristjansson Jonina Kristjansdottir Reynilundur 5 Malcolm R. Becker Dorothy Becker 4570 Young Rd. Magnus Kristjansson Jonina Kristjansdottir Reynilundur 5 Alex T. Hayes Thongchua M. Hayes 206 Martha St. Alan Hayes Rachel Hayes Magnus Kristjansson Jonina Kristjansdottir Reynilundur 5 Magnus Kristjansson Jonina Kristjansdottir Reynilundur 5 Todd Dambach Natalia Dambach 3211 11th Ave N. Merrick A. Pavlick Helen L. Pavlick 5550 Painted Mirage Rd. Ste320 James M. Patton Gudrun M. Patton 16040 SW 103rd Pl Time No More, Inc a Georgia Corporation PO Box 138 Timetravel Traders, Inc. a New Jersey corporation 52 Waverly Pl Mitzi H. Hopper 2640 S 6th St #D Juan C Plaza Jr. Blanco P. Plaza 442 Harbor Point Blvd Jennifer Plaza Odila Costa 2126 B Pierce St. Norberto Perez-Urria 815 W 69 Pl. Juan Villalobos Rosa Villalobos 1001 SW 100 Court Timothy Henderson Susan Henderson 1703 Oak Hill Rd Harold J. Starling 10101 NW 26th Ave. Thomas P. Cason Sr. Lynne R. Cason 5150 Cypress Links Blvd Thomas P. Cason Jr. Samuel A. Stanley Patricia A. Stanley 1981 NW 180 St. John M. Rodriquez Wendy M. Rodriguez 16 Robert Ave Joseph N. Provost 35 Morningside Dr. Thomas M. Patience 232 Dalton Dr Rubbie L. Laughlin Jr. Dorothy H. Laughlin 19841 NE Miami Ct Mark E. Franklin Nancy L. Franklin 17003 Longleaf Dr Juan Ly Carmen R. Ly 2612 SW 32nd Ave Sherry Lynn Rorabaugh 152 Villiage Green Ave Grace M. Sita 100 Mountain View Dr Enrique M. Fueyo Elizabeth Fueyo 3312 W Knights Ave Melvin H. Rosenthal Arlene R. Rosenthal 3437 36th St N. Juanita Jones Debra Recupero 11394 SW 226th St Roberta J. Beasley 19615 119th Ave James E. Hauser Charlene E. Hauser 6800 SW 40th St , #360 Estate of Charlene Hauser

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33713 89149 33157 30528 07747 62703 32835

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2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Keys All Area Roofing & Construction, Inc. located at 12235 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Keys All Area Roofing Publish: September 30, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

& Press located at 1048 82nd Street Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Stacie Gonzalez Publish: September 30, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of J & S Print

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Clever Adults Therapy Center located at 1 Bowen Drive, Suite 1, Key Largo, FL 33037 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State,

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By: Clever Kids Therapy Center, Inc. Publish: September 30, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

Dated at Key West, Florida this 28th day of September, 2021.

By: Mathew Smith Publish: September 30, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of CONCH TOWN RECORDS located at 1423 Boca Chica Road, Monroe County in the City of Key West, Florida 330406355 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The Monroe County Tourist Development Council will convene on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Marathon Government Center.

Public Participation will be via Communications Media Technology (“CMT”) using a Zoom webinar platform.

Due to Covid-19 and social-distancing guidelines established by the Center for Disease Control (CDC),

members of the public are to attend the meeting and participate via CMT by using the Zoom webinar or dialing in on the phone numbers provided below.

Monroe County Tourist Development Council Meeting (TDC) Time: October 19, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/83558908653 Meeting ID: 835 5890 8653 One tap mobile +13017158592,, 83558908653# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,, 83558908653# 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)2961552 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 September 10, 2021 The Visit Florida Keys Corporation will also convene during this meeting.

All Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more 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 TO REGISTERED VOTERS Pre-election test of the automatic tabulating equipment for the November 2, 2021, City of Marathon Election, as required by Florida Statute 101.5612, will be held at the Marathon Government Center, BOCC room, 2798 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, Fl, on Friday, October 8, 2021, at 11:00 a.m.

AVISO A LOS VOTANTES INSCRITOS La prueba preelectoral del equipo de tabulación automática para la Elección de la Ciudad de Marathon, 2 de noviembre del 2021, según lo exige el Estatuto de Florida 101.5612, se llevará a cabo en Marathon Government Center, BOCC room, 2798 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL, el viernes 8 de octubre a las 11:00 a.m.

R. Joyce Griffin, Supervisor of Elections 530 Whitehead Street #101, Key West, Florida 33040-6577

VOTE BY MAIL / ABSENTEE BALLOTS

ARE NOW BEING MAILED The elections office has started mailing the Vote by Mail Ballots for the November 2, 2021, Marathon City Election. If you requested to have ballots mailed to you and have not received your ballot, please call the Supervisor of Elections offices at 305.292.3416, 305.289.6017 or 305.453.8740.

You may still request a Vote by Mail Ballot. For your request to be complete the following information is needed: the voter’s name, address, date of birth, Florida Driver’s License number or last 4 numbers of your social security number, address where the ballot should be mailed, and signature if the request is in writing. Please include your daytime phone with your request. You may call the office with your request at: 305.292.3416, 305.289.6017 or 305.453.8740. Email requests may be sent to info@keys-elections.org. A request for Vote by Mail / Absentee ballot to be mailed must be received prior to 5:00 p.m. October 23, 2021.

LAS BOLETAS DE VOTO POR CORREO/VOTO SIN PRESENTARSE YA SE ESTÁN ENVIANDO POR CORREO POSTAL La oficina de elecciones comenzó a enviar por correo postal las boletas de voto por correo para las elecciones del 2 de noviembre del 2021. Si solicitó que se le envíen boletas por correo y no ha recibido la suya, llame a las oficinas del Supervisor Electoral a los números de teléfono 305.292.3416, 305.289.6017 o 305.453.8740.

Aún puede solicitar una boleta de votación por correo. Para que su solicitud esté completa, se necesita la siguiente información: el nombre del votante, la dirección, la fecha de nacimiento, el número de licencia de conducir de Florida o los últimos 4 números de su número de seguro social, la dirección donde se debe enviar la boleta por correo y la firma si la solicitud es escrito. Incluya su teléfono durante el día con su solicitud. Puede llamar a la oficina con su solicitud al: 305.292.3416, 305.289.6017 o 305.453.8740. Las solicitudes por correo electrónico se pueden enviar a info@keys-elections.org. Se debe recibir una solicitud para que se envíe por correo / boleta de voto en ausencia antes de las 5:00 p.m. 23 de octubre de 2021.

R. Joyce Griffin, Supervisor of Elections 530 Whitehead Street #101, Key West, Florida 33040-6577

NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON THE CITY OF MARATHON FIREFIGHTER PENSION BOARD Notice is hereby given that the Marathon City Council is soliciting applications from those interested in filling a vacancy on the Marathon Firefighter Pension Board; the terms of the City Council appointed member will be 2 years. The volunteer membership on the Board is open to voter registered City of Marathon residents. The Board meets once a quarter or as needed at the Marathon Fire Station or other noticed location. Members will be required to file Ethics Form 1.

Application forms are available in the office of the City Clerk, or online at www.ci.marathon.fl.us/application. Completed applications must be filed with the office of the City Clerk no later than 3:00 pm, October 20, 2021.

City of Marathon REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR SPECIAL MAGISTRATE SERVICES The City of Marathon, Florida, is soliciting qualifications from licensed Florida attorneys to provide services in accordance with City of Marathon Ordinance 2017-03 and Florida Statutes Chapter 162.

The City is seeking the services of qualified individuals interested in providing Special Magistrate services for the City. The Special Magistrate shall serve a term of one (1) year from the date of appointment by the Marathon City Council.

Special Magistrates may be reappointed for an additional one (1) year term at the discretion of the Council. There shall be no limit on the number of terms a person may serve as a Special Magistrate.

To be considered, please submit three (3) sealed statements of qualifications (“Qualification Package”) in one sealed envelope entitled “RFQ # 102721DC Special Magistrate” to the City Clerk, 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050 by 11:00AM on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Late submittals and facsimile or email submissions will not be considered. The respondent shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission. Information submitted in response to this RFQ will become the property of the City and is subject to Florida public records law.

Qualification Packages shall be prepared, addressed and submitted in compliance with detailed instructions as set forth in the RFQ documents. RFQ documents may be examined and obtained online at www.demandstar.com.

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to waive irregularities, technical errors and formalities, and to award the contract as it deems will best serve the interest of the City.

Prospective respondents shall not contact or otherwise communicate with City Staff or City Officials except as follows: Inquiries, clarifications, or interpretations of the RFQ package shall be made in writing prior to October 20th to the City Clerk, cityofmarathon@ci.marathon.fl.us

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 1:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Monroe County Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider the following: A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE “HURRICANE IRMA VOLUNTARY HOME BUYOUT PROGRAM”: The State of Florida has allocated $15 Million to Monroe County through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Voluntary Home Buyout Program. The goal of the program is to reduce the risk of flooding through the purchase of properties impacted by Hurricane Irma. At the Public Hearing scheduled for October 20, 2021, at 1:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monroe County is seeking citizen participation to identify additional interested parties to sell their homes to the County through the Voluntary Home Buyout Program.

Information about the program is available at www.monroecounty-fl.gov/ homebuyout and pending Board Approval, interested individuals will be able to register for the program at www.monroecounty-fl.gov/ homebuyout.

Public participation will be via Communications Media Technology at: Zoom webinar: https://www.monroecountyfl.gov/BOCCMeetingOct20.

To report problems with the broadcast or Zoom webinar, please call (305) 872-8831.

The October 20, 2021, Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL will be a hybrid format with the County Commission meeting live at the Monroe County Government Center in Marathon. The public will be able to participate via Communication Media Technology (“CMT”) using a Zoom Webinar platform.

The meeting will commence at 9:00 A.M and the Public Hearing will commence at 1:30 P.M.. Below are the various options available to the public to view the live meeting and/or to make public comments on certain

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agenda items during the public portion of the meeting.

The public is strongly encouraged to watch the meeting on Monroe County’s MCTV on Comcast Channel 76 or AT&T UVerse Channel 99. Also, if a citizen has a Roku device, they can search for and add “MCTV” to their personal lineup. Monroe County’s “MCTV” is also provided via the Monroe County mobile apps for iOS and Android and through our streaming web portal @ https://monroefl.vod.castus. tv/vod/?live=ch1@nav=live Citizens can listen to audio only from their phone by dialing (646) 518-9805 or (669) 900-6833 and, when prompted, enter the Webinar ID# 894 3023 1994 followed by the # key.

The public can watch the Zoom webinar on the County’s web portal, as done prior to COVID-19, by visiting the County’s meeting portal @ http://monroecountyfl.iqm2. com/Citizens/Default.aspx and selecting the “Watch Live” banner. This option allows you to view the live meeting with live closed captioning on an integrated page that includes the agenda and agenda backup.

The public can comment on a particular item(s) on the public portion of the agenda either by phoning in or using the live Zoom webinar link (see instructions for each option below). a) To comment on an item by phone: Dial (646) 518-9805 or (669) 900-6833 and, when prompted, enter the Webinar ID# 894 3023 1994 followed by the # key, then *9 to “Raise your hand” to be recognized by the Zoom webinar host. b) To comment on an item using the live Zoom webinar link: Open this live Zoom webinar link @ https://www.monroecountyfl.gov/BOCCMeetingOct20 (that also appears in both the published Agenda and Agenda Packet). When prompted, enter your email address and name to join the webinar. When the Mayor calls for speakers on the item(s) you wish to comment on, or when the Board is nearing your item(s) as the meeting progresses, select the “Raised Hand” feature that appears at the bottom of the Zoom webinar screen to be recognized by the Zoom webinar host.

The Zoom webinar host will request the item # you wish to speak on and enable your participation when the Mayor calls for public speakers on your item. To report problems with the broadcast or participation in the Zoom webinar, please call (305) 872-8831.

A person may submit written comments or other physical evidence on a particular agenda item for consideration at the BOCC meeting via email to Liz Yongue @ yongueliz@monroecounty-fl.gov, County Administrator’s Office, no later than 3:00 P.M. on Monday, September 13, 2021.

The email must include the submitter’s name, address,

phone number and email address and the agenda item number the documents/ comments are regarding. For additional assistance, please call (305) 292-4441 or email your inquiry to: yongue-liz@ monroecounty-fl.gov.

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decided to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, such person 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: Monroe County will make reasonable accommodations and services necessary for sensoryimpaired and disabled citizens at the public meeting.

Additionally, language translation services may be offered upon request and availability; if you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodation 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., prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call “711”.

Live Closed Captioning is available via our web portal @ http://monroecountyfl.iqm2. com/Citizens/Default.aspx for meetings of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners.

Dated at Key West, Florida, this 24th day of September, 2021.

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: September 30 & October 7, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

propiedades impactadas por el Huracán Irma. En la Vista Pública pautada para octubre 20 del 2021 a la 1:30pm, o tan pronto el asunto se audicione, el Condado de Monroe está buscando participación de los ciudadanos para identificar personas interesadas para vender sus hogares al Condado a través del Programa Compra de Hogar Voluntario. Información sobre el programa está disponible en www.monroecounty-fl. gov pendiente de aprobación por el Comité; personas interesadas podrán registrarse para el programa en www. monroecounty-fl.gov/ homebuyout.

La participación pública será por medio de comunicación tecnológica en: Zoom Webinar: https://www. monroecounty-fl.gov/ BOCCMeetingOct20. Para reportar problemas con la transmisión o el Zoom Webinar, por favor llame al (305) 872-8831.

La reunión del 20 de octubre del 2021, de la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de la Florida, será en un formato híbrido con la Comisión del Condado en una reunión en vivo en el edificio de Monroe County Government Center en Marathon. El público podrá participar por medio de comunicación tecnológica utilizando la plataforma de Zoom Webinar. La reunión comenzará a las 9:00 am y la Vista Pública comenzará a la 1:30 pm. Abajo encontrarán varias opciones disponibles para el público para observar la reunión en vivo y/o hacer comentarios en algunas partes de la agenda durante la porción pública de la reunión.

Se recomienda fuertemente que observen la reunión en el canal de la televisión del Condado de Monroe (MCTV por sus siglas en inglés) a través de Comcast canal 76 o AT&T Uverse canal 99.

También, si el ciudadano tiene el dispositivo Roku, pueden buscar y añadir “MCTV” a su menú principal. MCTV del Condado de Monroe es también provisto a través de la aplicación móvil del Condado de Monroe (Monroe County apps) para iOS y Androide, y a través de nuestra transmisión del portal Web en https:// monroefl.vod.castus.tv/ vod/?live=ch1&nav=live.

Los ciudadanos pueden escuchar el audio solamente del teléfono llamando al (646) 518-9805 o (669) 900-6833 y cuando conteste, entre el ID del Webinar 894 3023 1994 y luego la tecla de #.

El público puede ver el Webinar de Zoom en el portal de la web del Condado como se ha hecho antes del COVID-19 visitando el portal de la reunión del Condado en http://monroecountyfl.iqm2. com/Citizens/Default.aspx y seleccionando la opción “Watch Live”. Esta opción le permite ver la reunión en vivo con subtítulos en una página integrada que incluye la agenda y agenda “backup”.

El público puede comentar en ítems particulares en la porción pública de la agenda,

igualmente por teléfono o utilizando el enlace de Zoom Webinar (vea instrucciones para cada opción debajo). a) Para comentar en un ítem por teléfono: llame al (646) 518-9805 o (669) 9006833, y cuando conteste la grabación, entre el número de identificación del Webinar 894 3023 1994 seguido por la tecla de #, luego oprima *9 para “levantar su mano” para ser reconocido por el que controla el Webinar de Zoom. b) Para comentar en un ítem utilizando el enlace del Webinar de Zoom en vivo: Abra este Webinar de Zoom en vivo en el enlace: https:// www.monroecounty-fl/ BOCCMeetingOct20 (Esto también aparece en ambas, la Agenda publicada y el paquete de la Agenda).

Cuando obtenga respuesta, entre su dirección de e-mail y su nombre para conectarse al Webinar. Cuando la Alcaldesa llame a los oradores de los ítems en el cual usted desea comentar, o cuando la Junta esté cerca de su ítem a medida que la reunión progresa, seleccione la opción “Raise Hand” que aparece en la parte de debajo de la pantalla del Webinar de Zoom para que sea reconocido por el que maneja el Webinar de Zoom.

El que controla el Webinar de Zoom le preguntará cual número de ítem usted desea discutir, y activará su participación cuando la Alcaldesa llame al participante del público en su ítem. Para reportar problemas con la transmisión o participación en el Webinar de Zoom, por favor llame al (305) 872-8831.

La persona debe someter por escrito lo comentarios o alguna otra evidencia en el ítem en particular de la agenda para consideración en la reunión de la Junta de los Comisionados a través de e-mail atención Liz Yongue a yongue-liz@ monroecounty-fl.gov, Oficina del Administrador del County no más tarde de las 3:00 pm del lunes, septiembre 13 del 2021. El e-mail deberá incluir el nombre del remitente, dirección, número de teléfono, dirección de correo electrónico y el número de ítem en la agenda de documentos/comentarios a que se refiere. Para asistencia adicional, por favor llame al (305) 292-4441 o envíe por e-mail su petición a: yongueliz@monroecounty-fl.gov.

Conforme a la Sección 286.0105, Estatutos de Florida, Se notifica que, si una persona decide apelar cualquier decisión tomada por la Junta con respecto a cualquier asunto considerado en dichas audiencias o reuniones, dicha persona necesitará un registro de los procedimientos y que, para tal fin, tal persona puede necesitar asegurarse de que se realice un acta literal de los procedimientos, que incluya el testimonio y las pruebas en las que se basará la apelación.

ASISTENCIA ADA: El Condado de Monroe hará las adaptaciones razonables y los servicios necesarios para los ciudadanos con

impedimentos sensoriales y discapacitados en la reunión pública. Además, se pueden ofrecer servicios de traducción de idiomas a pedido y disponibilidad; Si usted es una persona con una discapacidad que necesita adaptaciones especiales para participar en este procedimiento, comuníquese con la Oficina del Administrador del Condado, llamando al (305) 292-4441, entre las 8:30 am y las 5:00 pm, antes de la reunión programada; si tiene problemas de audición o de voz, llame al “711”. Los subtítulos en vivo están disponibles a través de nuestro portal web @ http:// monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/ Citizens/Default.aspx para las reuniones del Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Monroe.

Fechado en Key West, Florida, el 24de Septiembre del 2021.

KEVIN MADOK, Secretario del Tribunal de Circuito y ex oficio de la Junta de Condado Comisionados del Condado de Monroe, Florida Fechas de publicación: September 30 & October 7, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

Solicitations for On Call Professional Engineering Services 11/18/2021 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: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on November 18, 2021. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,,4509326156# US (New York) +16699006833,,4509326156# US (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Publish: September 30, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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 November 30, 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: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ON CALL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CANAL RESTORATION AND RESILIENCE PROGRAMS 11/30/2021 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 OMBBIDS@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 November 30, 2021. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,, 4509326156# US (New York) +16699006833,, 4509326156# US (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Publish: September 30, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICIA DE VISTA PÚBLICA POR LA PRESENTE SE ENVIA UN AVISO A QUIEN PUEDA INTERESAR que el miércoles, octubre 20 del 2021 a la 1:30 pm, o tan pronto el asunto se pueda presentar, en Monroe County Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, La Junta de Comisionados del el Condado de Monroe de la Florida, intenta considerar lo siguiente: UNA VISTA PÚBLICA EN RELACIÒN AL “HURACÁN IRMA PROGRAMA COMPRA DE HOGAR VOLUNTARIO”: El Estado de la Florida ha asignado $15 millones para el Condado de Monroe a través de Asistencia en bloque para el desarrollo comunitario: recuperación ante desastres por sus siglas en inglés (CDBG-DR) Programa Compra de Hogar Voluntario. La meta de éste programa es reducir el riesgo de inundaciones a través de la compra de

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS FOR ON CALL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES 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 November 18, 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: Request for Competitive

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ON CALL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CANAL RESTORATION AND RESILIENCE PROGRAMS 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

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office

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will receive and open sealed responses for the following: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN, PERMITTING, AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING INSPECTION SERVICES FOR CANAL RESTORATION PROJECTS RELATED TO THE MONROE COUNTY CANAL WORK PLAN 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 November 17, 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: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN, PERMITTING, AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING INSPECTION SERVICES FOR CANAL RESTORATION PROJECTS RELATED TO THE MONROE COUNTY CANAL WORK PLAN 11/17/2021 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: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet,

at 3:00 P.M., on November 17, 2021. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,,4509326156# US (New York) +16699006833,,4509326156# US (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Publish: September 30, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY,FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 44-2021-CP-000252A001-KW IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN B. HILL, a/k/a JOHN B. HILL, SR., a/k/a JOHN BAXTER HILL, a/k/a JOHN BAXTER HILL, SR., Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JOHN B. HILL, also known as JOHN B. HILL, SR., also known as JOHN BAXTER HILL, also known as JOHN BAXTER HILL, SR., deceased, whose date of death was August 3, 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 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 PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: September 30, 2021.

Signed on this 23rd day of September, 2021.

Personal Representative: JOHN B. HILL, JR. Attorney for Personal Representative: CHARLES IAN NASH, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No. 296619

LEGAL NOTICES NASH & KROMASH, LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 440 South Babcock Street Melbourne, FL 32901 Telephone: 321-984-2440 Primary e-mail: cinefile@nlaw.com Secondary e-mail: Charlie@nlaw.com Publish: September 30 & October 7, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2021-CP-00103 IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN FRANCIS THOMPSON deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified than an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of JOHN FRANCIS THOMPSON, deceased, File Number 2021CP-00103, by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070; that the total cash value of the estate is $0 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Laurie Thompson 5 Goodsell Rill Road Redding, CT 06896 Timothy J. Thompson 4167 Crescent Court Naples, FL 34119 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 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 within three months after the date of first publication of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: September 30, 2021.

Attorney for Petitioner(s) Kirk A. Jaslow, P.A. Florida Bar 438146 Marcus Centre, Suite 218 9990 S.W. 77th Avenue Miami, FL 33156 (305)670-3055 kajaslowpa@bellsouth.net Publish: September 30 & October 7, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY,

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FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-81-M DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF KEVIN SCOTT WARD Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Kevin Scott Ward, deceased, whose date of death was July 27, 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: September 30, 2021.

Personal Representative: Joyce C. Corbin 23355 Jerry City Rd. Custar, Ohio 43511 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: September 30 & October 7, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: September 23, 2021.

Personal Representative: Brian G. Becker 5 Ivanhoe Circle Greenville, South Carolina 29615 Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert K. Miller, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 359173 Cunningham Miller Rhyne PA 10075 Overseas Hwy PO Box 500938 Marathon, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-9428 Fax: (305) 743-8800 E-Mail: service@floridakeyslaw.com Secondary E-Mail: rmiller@ floridakeyslaw.com Publish: September 23 & 30, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is: September 23, 2021.

Personal Representative: CAROL ANN HARK c/o Samuel J. Kaufman Law Offices of Samuel J. Kaufman, P.A. 3130 Northside Drive Key West, Florida 33040 Attorney for Personal Representative: Samuel J. Kaufman, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0144304 Law Offices of Samuel J. Kaufman, P.A. 3130 Northside Drive Key West, Florida 33040 Email designation for service: Service.Probate@ samkaufmanlaw.com Telephone: (305) 292-3926 Fax: (305) 295-7947 Publish: September 23 & 30, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

DATED: September 3, 2021 Kevin Madok Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Lisa M. Pierce Deputy Clerk Publish: September 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-105-P IN RE: ESTATE OF THOMAS M. BECKER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Thomas M. Becker, deceased, whose date of death was August 15, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 21-CP-248-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF CHARLES ZABRISKIE, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of CHARLES ZABRISKIE, deceased, whose date of death was August 1, 2021, Case: 21-CP-248-K is pending in the Circuit Court, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA FILE NO.: 21-CA-000240-K PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JOHN LEE PEPPARD Deceased.

NOTICE OF ACTION TO: JOHN LEE PEPPARD, and ALL OTHER PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN LEE PEPPARD WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES OR OTHER CLAIMENTS YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition for Order Declaring Death of John Lee Peppard, a Petition for Summary Administration and a Petition to Determine Beneficiaries has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to Jessica Yero, Esq., attorney for Petitioner, at 1440 Coral Ridge Drive, #303, Coral Springs, FL 33071, and file the original with the clerk of this court on or before October 12, 2021 a date which is not less than 28 and not more than 60 days after the first publication of this notice, either before service on the Petitioner or immediately

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 21-DR-337-P Division: Family MARILYN J. ARIAS, Petitioner, and ALVARO A. ARAYA Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: Alvaro A. Aranya Last Known Address: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Marilyn J. Arias, whose address is 18 Miami Drive, Key Largo, FL 33037, on or before October 30, 2021, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter.

If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: NONE Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address.

(You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information.

Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: 9/22/2021 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Jennifer Zemmel Deputy Clerk Publish: September 30, October 7, 14 & 21, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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Daniela is a super mom and an amazing wife. CHRIS MERRELL/Beyond Traditional Fitness Personal trainer and fitness coach Chris Merrell of Beyond Traditional Fitness believes in healthy lifestyle shifts and community. CONTRIBUTED

Capt. Shannon Fountain of the vessel Blue Heron hauls in an impressive dolphin off Key West. MANDY MILES/ Keys Weekly Richard Bush and friends had a great day on the water with Johnny Maddox Charters Sportfishing Adventures Show Me The Mahi. CONTRIBUTED

Emma Haydocy passionately communicates the importance of Everglades restoration to our Florida Keys community with stakeholders and elected officials and advocates for the protection and preservation of our fragile environment. FLORIDA BAY FOREVER/ Contributed

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Upper Keys Weekly Editor Jim McCarthy and Ashley Schmidt go for their advanced open water certification with Islamorada Dive Center Instructor Chad. Jim says, ‘Chad’s the man when it comes to knowing what size BCD you need and weight you should have. The guy knows his stuff.’ CONTRIBUTED

n SEPTEMBER, we celebrated the people who are amazing at what they do! In OCTOBER, we’re welcoming the FALL. Send us pictures of your favorite Autumn things — kids/fur-babies in Halloween costumes, falling leaves and pumpkin patches, Fantasy Fest, and all things pumpkin spice! If it reminds you of the seasons changing, we wanna see it!

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

In full lionfish regalia, Cassandra Clark is dressed to kill — literally. KURT TIDD/Contributed

Kathy Shirley and Kat Wheatley of Key Largo Yoga always manage to soothe the mind, body and soul with their teaching and guidance. CONTRIBUTED

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •

305.743.0844

AUTOS WANTED

BOATS FOR SALE

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

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ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

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

12' Jon Boat w/ 6 hp Nissan motor, and trailer.

Located in Marathon. $1,400 305-395-1015

Place your BOAT FOR SALE ad here. Only

Join Our TEAM! Busy Vacation Rental business in Marathon is looking for a team player.

Have fun at work with flexible hours and excellent pay.

Customer service to guests and homeowners.

Please reach out via email to Scott@ IslandBreezeVacations. com for the full job description and income information.

TAVERNIER ACE HARDWARE is hiring 1 FULL TIME employee (4 full day shifts per week.)

Please email: Stacey@ thehardwarestore.com

BOATS FOR SALE

City of Marathon – Job Openings: Right of Way Technician, Marina Custodian/Maintenance, Marina Technician/Pump Out Captain, and Utility Maintenance Worker. Full Benefits. EOE Please see City website for details www.ci.marathon.fl.us

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

HOBBIES/COLLECT.

1994 Mako 241, 2016 Twin Mercury 4 stroke, trailer included.

Located in Marathon. $45,000 305-395-0000 30' C & C Sailboat for sale in Key West. $3,500 305-399-9525

$25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today and Sell Your Boat!

BUSINESS FOR SALE Mobile A/C Business For Sale. Residential, marine & RV's. In business for over 16 years in the Middle Keys.

Email: diver329@aol.com 305-240-4030

Groundskeeper/ Maintenance person, KCB, Sea Isle Condominium, 20 hrs. per week, $20 per hr., apply by e-mail to HardingThomasL@ aol.com, text or call 734-476-0531.

Absolute Auction RESTAURANT NEVER OPENED Tuesday October 5th @ 11AM 320 NE 183rd St., Miami, FL 33179

Moved for your convenience!

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Bid Online @ Proxibid.Com/TobyNeverett

Toby Neverett Auctioneers www.neverettauctions.com 561-706-7218 * au872 ab628

CENTENNIAL BANK IS HIRING! MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR MARATHON/KEY WEST GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Solicits residential first mortgages through contacts with Realtors, builders, and developers.

Interview loan applicants and makes credit decisions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four year college degree, plus 4 years related experience and/or training, and 2 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

To apply, please visit our careers page: www.my100bank.com/ careers

RN’s needed for Crisis Stabilization Unit. PT/FT/ per diem. Open 24/7. Day & night avail with shift diff.

Drug screen. w e s t c a r e . c o m The Marathon Yacht Club is looking to hire part time Bartenders/ Servers. $12/hr and guaranteed 20% gratuity - Employee Meals Private Club - Friendly Atmosphere - Tuesday Saturday 4pm to 10 pm - Call 305-743-6739 to schedule an interview.

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

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

Place your EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED ad here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today!!

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

Call 305-743-4578 HOMES FOR SALE MARATHON. 2 duplexes for sale. Non Waterfront, Year round rentals, each building 4 Bedrooms 2 Baths, good rent roll.

Close to shopping, Post Office & restaurants.

3 0 5 - 6 6 4 - 1 2 8 6 Marathon - For Sale: 1.5 acre -suitable for up to 10 houses. On site: House, Duplex and Mobile Home.

Waterfront - oceanside, dock possible, gated.

Zoned MU. Appraised $1.9 million.

305-610-8002

SEEKING SALES ASSISTANT

Currently seeking a qualified SALES ASSISTANT to fill a new full-time position. This is an excellent opportunity to grow with an existing business in an interesting field. The successful applicant must be proficient in Microsoft word, outlook, and excel. A background in marine biology, or a working knowledge of marine animals, would be preferred.

Duties to include invoice entry, customer communication and tracking, creating and maintaining customer accounts, and some customer service. This position requires a high attention to detail and the ability to multitask. Compensation will be dependent on experience. Benefits package including vacation, sick days, holidays and 401K PSP retirement plan. Please email cover letter and resumes 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.

FLORIDA KEYS MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT is accepting applications for the following positions:

MECHANIC – MARATHON ON-CALL PILOTS IT ASSISTANT For more information visit: keysmosquito.org/current-openings

Plantation Key School Crossing Guard Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has an opening for a Plantation Key School Crossing Guard.

4 hour work days with split shifts of 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon.

Hourly rate is $17.57. Applicants must fill out the online preliminary application at: www.keysso.net. Contact Charles Slebodnick at 305-292-7044. EEO/AAP

Busy Key Largo Dive Center has immediate openings for

BOAT CAPTAINS $1,500 SIGNING BONUS

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

Send resume to resumes@rainbowreef.com

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in Marathon

full -time Educational Program Guide /Gift Shop Sales. Public speaking & retail sales experience helpful. 4 Send resume to: Turtlehospitalmarathon@gmail.com

PART-TIME CASE MANAGER POSITIONS FOR BUSY NON-PROFIT 28 hours per week. Two positions open one serving Emergency Shelter and one Mentally Ill Adults. Must have excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills. Must be compassionate and professional. Bachelor’s degree and field experience a plus. Drug free workplace, EOE. Please send resume and cover letter to sholt@fkoc.org. No calls.

and cover letter to sholt@fkoc.org. No phone calls.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • •305.743.0844 HOUSING FOR RENT Marathon - For Rent 1 small bedroom efficiency Conch House AND 1 large bedroom Conch House. Very quiet, gated property. Dock available. Year lease No Pets. 305-610-8002 Place your HOUSING FOR RENT ad here. Only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today!

LOT FOR SALE LOT FOR SALE 100' x 100' - Venetian Shores, MM 86, Snake Creek Bridge views. Asking $1.3 Million. Call 561-579-8399 MISC. FOR SALE Jet Ski Engine 1100cc for sale in Marathon. Direct injection marine engine.

Runs. $600.00 305-2899 8 8 4 SOLD IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK! OFFICE/COMMERCIAL

SPACE FOR RENT 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 Commercial Building US 1 frontage for lease in Marathon. 2550 sq ft of office & warehouse space w/overhead door. Parking in front and secured parking & storage area with secured fencing in back.

Call 305-743-4400 Beautiful Office Space available for rent now on US1 in Tavernier @MM92.

Call 305-394-0530 RV SITE FOR RENT RV Site For Rent in Marathon. Full Hookup.

Very quiet, gated property. Dock available.

No pets. 305-610-8002 RV Large Lot for Rent in Marathon. Available Nov. 1. $1,600/month + util.

Key RV, 6099 Overseas Hwy #15-E. 760-5657210 or 760-574-4915 Place your RV SITE FOR RENT ad here. Only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today!

FULL TIME OPENING CUS TOMER S ERV I CE RE PRE S ENT A T I V E Coordinate aircraft transactions with customers and the line service technicians Professional customer service skills and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and overtime as needed, are required Pay rate $17-$19/hr depending on experience, excellent benefits, and a fun work environment

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

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

OPEN POSITIONS AT BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA PHYSICIAN PRACTICE MEDICAL ASSISTANT or EMT, PRIMARY CARE $3,000 Sign Bonus, Upper Keys, FT, Shift Varies - 115394

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

PHYSICIAN PRACTICE MEDICAL ASSISTANT or EMT, PRIMARY CARE $3,000 Sign Bonus, Marathon, FT, Shift Varies - 114744

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED!

PHYSICIAN PRACTICE MEDICAL ASSISTANT or EMT, PRIMARY CARE $3,000 Sign Bonus, Marathon, FT, Shift Varies - 116074

Monroe County School District

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

PHYSICIAN PRACTICE PATIENT REPRESENTATIVE 2, PRIMARY CARE Marathon 2 Office 1, FT, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM - 115026 PHYSICIAN PRACTICE PATIENT REPRESENTATIVE 2, PRIMARY CARE Marathon 2 Office 1, FT, Shift Varies 116052 APPLY AND LEARN MORE: careers.baptisthealth.net or call 786-243-8507

Our award winning resort is currently hiring for the following hourly positions:

FULL TIME OPENING L I NE SERV I CE P E RSONNE L Greet and fuel aircraft Prior aviation experience preferred Clean driving record required Pay rate $17-$19/hr depending on experience, excellent benefits, and a fun work environment

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

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.

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

EVENING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Previous hotel experience required GREAT PAY, HEALTH & TRAVEL BENEFITS Apply in person at: Courtyard Marriott Marathon 2146 Overseas Hwy, Marathon Or email resume to: jtyson@shanercorp.com, 305.289.2100

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

Join Our Team!

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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

PART TIME AND FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES W/FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES HOUSEKEEPING Room Attendants, Laundry and Public Area

Careers Available In: Retail & Online Banking • Accounting • IT Maintenance • Business Development

Housekeeping Supervisor

Excellent Starting Salary

KITCHEN STAFF Cooks, Dishwashers, Food Expo and more!

Quarterly Cash Profit Sharing Great Hours - Closed Sundays

SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED FOR ALL HOUSEKEEPING AND KITCHEN POSITIONS!

Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

F & B POSITIONS Greeter, Server, Runner and more!

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RELIEF NIGHT SECURITY/ NIGHT AUDIT

Entry Level - Management Positions Available

SPA LMT’s and Nail Techs

APPLY TODAY!!!

Online at www.noblehousehotels.com/careers In person at Zero Duval St.

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Ocean Key Resort and Spa is EOE.

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Equal Housing Lender

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

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

IS HIRING!

TOUR GUIDES NEEDED

KEY LARGO Behavioral Health Counselor, FT (Children) Substance Abuse Counselor (PT)

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MARATHON Admissions Specialist

Care Coordinator Maintenance Specialist Housekeeper Engagement Specialist (Suicide Prevention) Behavioral Health Therapist (Children) RNs and LPNs (3 shifts) (PT/FT & per diem) Advocate (PT) *Assisted Living Night Monitor (FREE HOUSING!) *Assisted Living Support Worker (PT) *Behavioral Health Technicians (3 shifts) (PT/FT & per diem)

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

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BROKER ASSOCIATE, REALTOR®

Direct: 305.209.5166 Office: 305.743.8328

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