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COULD KEY WEST FIND A CRUISE SHIP COMPROMISE?

CITY COMMISSIONERS CONSIDER MEETINGS, MEDIATION, NEGOTIATION; ATTORNEY REPORTS CONFLICT MANDY MILES mandy@keysweekly.com

ity lawmakers changed the course of Key West’s cruise ship conversation on Oct. 5, introducing words like, “compromise,” “mediation,” “stakeholders,” “discussion” and “input from all sides” — ideas that had been raised by some business owners 19 months ago. Commissioner Greg Davila suggested a meeting of all stakeholders, including Safer Cleaner Ships, which led the voter-approved 95% reduction in cruise ship traffic, and the owners of Pier B, the privately owned cruise dock that has given the city 25% of its cruise ship revenue for nearly 30 years. City Attorney Shawn Smith has repeatedly warned about a costly lawsuit from Pier B if the city infringes on its business and revenue.

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“I know we can do something (to regulate ships) at Mallory Pier and the Outer Mole, but Pier B being private property is different. I wouldn’t want someone telling me what I can do with my property.” — Commissioner Billy Wardlow

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“If we can get Safer Cleaner Ships in the same room as Pier B, that’d be good,” Commissioner Greg Davila said. “I don’t think discussion is ever a bad thing.” Commissioner Sam Kaufman said, “I think we should invite all parties to formal mediation,” while Commissioner Billy Wardlow said what has been on several people’s minds for months, “I know we can do something (to regulate ships) at Mallory Pier and the Outer Mole, but Pier B being private property is different. I wouldn’t want someone telling me what I can do with my property.” Ships agent John Wells, who founded Caribe Nautical more than 25 years ago, has estimated that if the city turns large ships away from the two docks it controls — Mallory and Outer Mole — and allows them to continue visiting Pier B, there would be a 60% to 65% reduction in Key West’s annual cruise ship traffic, compared to the 95% reduction that would occur at all three docks.

“We want to satisfy the will of the people, but we have other people — including the state — who could take action against us,” Commissioner Clayton Lopez said. “I am always in favor of getting as much information and input as we can.” Commissioner Jimmy Weekley then said, “SCS has done a fabulous job. Now the ball’s in our court. Whichever attorney we hire, we’re the client, not SCS. We appreciate what SCS has done; now we’ve got to do our duty.” ATTORNEY CONFLICTS The compromise conversation occurred following City Attorney Shawn Smith’s report to the commissioners about the hiring of outside counsel to help draft and defend the city’s reduction in cruise ship traffic against anticipated lawsuits from Pier B and other affected business owners.

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t’s the opposite of the limbo, but in a much more elite-sport sort of way. Physics, gravity and propulsion all combine (somehow) to propel a pole vaulter over a stick that’s suspended impossibly high in the air. Elite pole vaulters Garrett Starkey and Alexandra Pevtsova, who also got married in Key West last year, were back on the island on Oct. 5. The pair was practicing at Key West High School in preparation for January’s Pole Vault in Paradise event at Higgs Beach. Key West resident and former pole vaulter Steve Hanes founded Pole Vault in Paradise as a fundraiser for the high school’s track-and-field team. The event features elite athletes from all over the world, an official runway, pole and landing pit and a high-flying demonstration of the sport. The athletes are always trying to beat their own personal bests or a state or world record, Hanes said, which makes for a great spectator event that draws hundreds each year. “And this year we’re hoping to draw even more elite athletes given the possibility of cash prizes,” Hanes said. A LITTLE HISTORY Pole vaulting has been around since the ancient Greeks, according to worldathletics.org. But in the 16th century, it was used in a more practical way to propel people over natural obstacles, like wet marshes in the Netherlands, says Wikipedia.

“Artificial draining of these marshes created a network of open drains or canals intersecting each other. To cross these without getting soaked, while avoiding tedious roundabout journeys over bridges, a stack of jumping poles was kept at every house and used for vaulting over the canals.” Modern pole vaulting that involved height challenges was started by gymnasts in Germany in the 1800s. Early athletes used bamboo poles that have since been replaced by steel, fiberglass and now carbon fiber of varying lengths and weights depending on an athlete’s own weight, height and running speed. “Men’s pole vault has featured at every modern Olympic Games with the United States winning every Olympic title from 1896 to 1968 (if we discount the 1906 intercalated Games). Bob Richards (1952 and 1956) is the only man in history to win two Olympic pole vault titles. Women only made their Olympic pole vault debut in 2000, when American Stacy Dragila struck gold,” Wikipedia states, adding, “It is typically classified as one of the four major jumping events in athletics, alongside the high jump, long jump and triple jump. It is unusual among track and field sports in that it requires a significant amount of specialised equipment in order to participate, even at a basic level. A number of elite pole vaulters have had backgrounds in gymnastics, including world record breakers Yelena Isinbayeva and Brian Sternberg, reflecting the similar physical attributes required for the sports. Running speed, however, may be the most dominant factor. Physical attributes such as speed, agility and strength are essential to pole vaulting effectively, but technical skill is an equally if not more important element. The object of pole vaulting is to clear a bar or crossbar supported upon two uprights (standards) without knocking it down.”

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“My concern all along is the effect on private property,” Smith said. Joe Jacquot, the attorney nominated by Safer Cleaner Ships, told Smith last week that he has “conflicts with the cruise lines.” Safer Cleaner Ships treasurer Arlo Haskell has said those conflicts shouldn’t be a problem because no cruise lines have formally opposed Key West’s cruise ship reductions. “Even if we’re not sued by the cruise lines, they would almost certainly be one of the witnesses in a lawsuit,” Smith told the commissioners on Oct. 5. “What do you want me to do? You told me to hire the outside counsel that Safer Cleaner Ships wanted. I can’t do that.” Smith added that he had received a recommendation from a respected attorney, and the commission directed him to reach out to that attorney while also raising the subject of compromise with Pier B. ADDITIONAL LEGAL CONCERNS The outside attorney isn’t the only legal issue surrounding the cruise ship dispute. John Wells of Caribe Nautical sent a letter to the city on Oct. 4 outlining an “alarming situation” that occurred when Mayor Teri Johnston “unilaterally imposed the cruise ship restrictions on the Port of Key West without any official action taken by the city commission and in violation of state law. Two meetings between city officials and cruise line executives resulted in immediate cancellation of long-established cruise ship berth reservations.” Wells pointed out that state law voided Key West’s cruise ship referendums and the city has not yet passed ordinances to replace those voided referendums, meaning the mayor “unilaterally acted to dictate city policy regarding the November referenda restrictions, which have been invalidated under state law, without an approving vote of the city commission.” Smith told the commissioners that Wells’ letter and the concerns raised in it also concern him. Smith was not involved in the meetings with cruise line executives, who had asked the city to approve the companies’ new COVID policies, which is a new requirement mandated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Furthermore, I must advise the city commission and city attorney that the actions of the mayor and city officials are specifically in direct violation of the state law” that voided the city’s cruise ship referendums and prohibits any other initiatives that restrict maritime commerce. Smith said he had forwarded Wells’ letter to the mayor and commissioners. The letter was also attached to Tuesday’s agenda. Johnston said she had not received the letter. The rest of the commission said they had received it. Smith said he would resend it to Johnston. The commission did not discuss the matter any further on Oct. 5.

CONDO CONCERNS CONTINUE CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL SENDS WARNING TO SANTA CLARA MANDY MILES mandy@keysweekly.com

hree weeks after avoiding a condemnation order, a Key West condominium complex received a sternly worded warning from the city’s building department about the condo board’s and its engineer’s failure to act on urgent repairs. Key West City Manager Patti McLauchlin updated the city commission about the situation at their meeting on Oct. 5, moments after Chief Building Official Raj Ramsingh had emailed Thomas Cheever, Santa Clara Condominiums’ engineer, and condo board vice president Travis Doll. (Ramsingh said he does not have contact information for board president Oliver Kofoid.) “The building department is taking this issue very seriously and unfortunately it doesn’t seem you (Thomas Cheever) or the board members are doing the same,” Ramsingh wrote. “As of today, there is no life safety protection in place to prevent someone from getting seriously injured or killed if any concrete breaks loose and falls. There is no shoring in the south stairwell.” Ramsingh also criticizes Cheever for “showing no interest” in hearing from two men with in-depth knowledge of the building’s design and history. “One of them even helped design the building. This in itself really makes me question whether I should have accepted your engineering evaluation of a building you had seen once for a few hours,” Ramsingh wrote. Ramsingh had previously held a condemnation hearing for Santa Clara, 3312 Northside Dr., on Sept. 13, when he gave the condo board and engineer Cheever a temporary reprieve from condemnation, provided the parties would immediately remedy some urgent life-safety issues at the deteriorating building. “I will not condemn the building, but this is still not off the table,” Ramsingh told the condo association board, unit owners and some of their tenants who were present at the Sept. 13 hearing. “I don’t want these necessary repairs to fall by the wayside as has occurred in the past.” The building’s former engineer, JL Sanders, had withdrawn from his position with the 111-unit Santa Clara, citing significant safety concerns and large-scale repairs. “Due to the extent of the repairs needed, I really am not in a position to continue. They need a firm with more capacity than me,” Sanders said on Sept. 13. In response, the Santa Clara condo board in early September hired Tampa-based engineer Thomas Cheever, who completed

Santa Clara Condominiums were not condemned at a hearing on Oct. 4, but the owners were put on notice that repairs must begin immediately. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly

Exposed rebar and failing concrete in the south stairwell and throughout the building present severe concerns at Santa Clara.

a three-hour site visit and submitted a report to the city dated Sept. 11, Ramsingh said at the hearing. “There is no doubt, the building has suffered significant damage over the years,” Cheever said at the hearing. “It’s clear the board has been ignoring this for years. I’ve never seen such systematic deterioration that’s apparent at Santa Clara. But I can say with certainty that it can be repaired. “I found nothing to substantiate any threat of partial or catastrophic collapse. That said, should there be a significant weather event, the building should be re-evaluated.” Current estimates place the cost of repairs between $8 million and $10 million, according to the most recent engineering report. The condo board was expected to pass a special assessment on Sept. 16 that would collect additional fees from each owner to fund the repairs and repay a bank loan. It was unknown as of presstime on Oct. 6 whether the special assessment had been passed or whether the bank financing had come through. At the end of the Sept. 13 hearing, Ramsingh gave the association and Cheever 15 days to submit a plan to address the most pressing life-safety concerns, including the danger of falling debris from concrete spalling. He also gave the board 45 days from Sept. 13 to submit a complete repair plan.

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here will be no leniency.” That’s the message Monroe County school officials are sending when it comes to criminal behavior associated with social media dares and stunts. The latest round of “TikTok Challenges,” also known as “Devious Lick Challenges,” (after the screen name of the creator) which circulate on the popular smartphone app, dare students — typically in middle and high school — to commit certain offenses, including “smack a school staff member” and “jab a boob.” The challenge for December states, “Deck the halls and show your b*&ls in the school halls.” “The biggest thing is for parents to be aware that this is occurring and to monitor their children’s online activity,” said Amber Acevedo, a longtime Monroe County principal and current public information officer for the Florida Keys school district. “It could be on TikTok today, and another platform tomorrow, but these are criminal offenses. Some of them are actually felony sex offenses that will have severe and lasting consequences. These are decisions that could affect a student’s life history.” The level of aggressiveness is increasing and if some of the crimes are committed on school grounds, the penalties are enhanced, Acevedo added. “There will be no leniency for these acts. Parents and students need to hear that and know that right now,” she said, adding that the school district had made the state attorney’s office aware of the situation. “Slap a teacher, go to jail. Pretty simple,” State Attorney Dennis Ward told the Keys Weekly. “I’ll keep you in there for as long as I can keep you in there.” Ward said his office hadn’t received any cases pertaining to Tik Tok challenges as of Oct. 5. In schools across the country, TikTok bathroom challenges have left floor tiles smashed, urinals stolen and soap dispensers missing. Those who vandalize schools in Monroe County will pay a price, Ward said.

“If you go and vandalize school bathrooms, I don’t think your parents will be too happy because they’re going to have to pay for redoing the bathrooms, every penny that it costs the school district,” he said. “I’ll ensure the parents pay that. As far as the child, we’ll look at some type of community service and maybe even psychological evaluation.” Ward said TikTok management needs to police itself. “They need to take these kinds of things down or not let them go up in the first place,” Ward said. “But I don’t think their management is interested in doing that.” But there is a bright side… Sigsbee Charter School in Key West was the site of two bathroom vandalism incidents in the past month. But the school has turned the negativity and criminality of the TikTok challenges into a positive initiative while making parents aware of the concerns and potential consequences. “The Devious Lick Challenge is a prime example of the influence that social media has on our students,” Sigsbee Principal Eli Jannes told the Keys Weekly on Tuesday. “We knew we had to address the challenge proactively. However, we did not want to empower those behind the challenge by giving it more attention. We decided to put our energies into creating our own challenges that would give attention to the type of behavior we want to see in our school community.” School officials spoke to students how the vandalism sends a hurtful message to members of the maintenance staff who work hard to keep the school clean and safe. “The students also learned about how our maintenance staff help out at our school in several ways — by teaching ukulele, posing as our living Elf-on-the-Shelf and coaching basketball. They then wrote notes, drew pictures or created banners to support and appreciate these staff members,” Jannes said. The school also turned the “Smack a staff member” challenge into its new “Helpful Hands,

Middle and high school students often use the popular smartphone app TikTok to circulate ‘challenges’ that have escalated into criminal behavior that will not be tolerated in Monroe County schools. CONTRIBUTED

Not Devious Ones” campaign that challenged each student to make a pledge to be helpful to one or more staff members, Jannes said, adding that the students are writing their pledges on paper hands, and the school’s S.A.V.E. Promise Club is turning them into wreaths for classroom doors. “I don’t think any of my classmates would do anything like smack a teacher. My class is really kindhearted,” Sigsbee sixth grader Jack Mitchell told the Keys Weekly. “We have respect for our teachers. But some younger kids might not understand how hurtful these things can be. We do have some homophobic older kids who have bullied kids for being gay or just different. So it’s great that we now have the S.A.V.E. Promise Club that’s all about antibullying and suicide awareness.” The school has not encountered any further issues with the challenges, “and many of our students feel as though they are able to contribute in a positive manner to keeping our community respectful and responsible,” Jannes said.

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Mark Hedden’s photography exhibition at the Custom House Museum explores the characters, costumes and revelations of Key West’s past Fantasy Fest events. MARK HEDDEN/Keys Weekly

he Key West Art & Historical Society has announced the opening of “A Mixed Up, Muddled Up, Shook Up World,” an exhibition by photographer Mark Hedden featuring images of Key West’s past Fantasy Fest events. An opening reception will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8 in the Bumpus Gallery at the Custom House Museum, 281 Front St. Hedden, who has lived in Key West for close to 30 years, says he has yet to “figure out” the city’s annual October bacchanalia. A few years ago he decided to start approaching the event through the practice of street photography, trying to take it all in with a dispassionate eye and a willingness to let unexpected narratives unfold before the camera. “As a photographer, I’m really interested in public and private spaces, and public and private behavior,” said Hedden, a columnist and contributor for the Keys

Weekly. “Fantasy Fest, and all the official and non-official events that happen that week, takes all of that and throws it into a blender. There’s an amazing drama to it all and an amazing banality. I tend to think of a photograph as a story, and I was looking for the stories. “What people present to the world about themselves during Fantasy Fest can be amazingly revelatory. A lot of costumes don’t hide personalities so much as reveal them,” Hedden said. “Fantasy Fest is an amazing petri dish for those revelations, fueled by myriad potent catalysts, such as sexuality, gender identity, age, body type, race and politics,” he added. “It’s a mix of the high and the low, the earthy, the ethereal and the cheap.” The exhibition runs until Nov. 7 and is sponsored by the Helmerich Trust and the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. — Contributed

lex Rickert has joined the Keys Weekly Newspapers as the editor of the Marathon Weekly. As most newspaper editors do, the 29-year-old Rickert spent his entire childhood and college years preparing for a career as a dolphin trainer. A Boston man at heart, he moved from his hometown of East Greenwich, Rhode Island to study biology at Northeastern University. Along the way, he was able to get a taste of the marine mammal training world with co-ops at Sea Life Park Hawaii, Mystic Aquarium’s beluga program, and the New England Aquarium penguin colony. After graduation in 2015, Rickert loaded up his car, hitched a Jet Ski to the back, and drove down the coast to Dolphin Research Center in order to make good on his promise in his sixth grade yearbook: “future dolphin trainer.” He spent six incredible years learning from dozens of adorable gray faces before electing to focus on different goals. He credits the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, in which he helped many individuals and organizations rebuild, as the fire that forged his lasting bond with the Marathon community. He is particularly proud of his involvement with the Marathon Community Theatre, where he now serves as the vice president of production after taking the stage in six shows and rebuilding a large portion of the playhouse and cinema after the storm. Outside of his theatrical engagements, he spends most of his free time resolving civil disagreements with sharks while spearfishing with the Pearl Dive Team. Rickert was thrilled to be presented with an unexpected opportunity after contributing to the Marathon Weekly with freelance pieces since 2018. “We’re very pleased to bring Alex onboard, and we're excited to see his creativity and ability to connect with people on full display for years to come,” said publisher Jason Koler. “He’s a great writer and talented. He cares, and I know he’ll do a good job.” Already boasting the largest newspaper circulation in the Keys, Keys Weekly is the only locally owned and operated publishing company in South Florida — and fastest growing. Within the last three years, the Keys Weekly media company has nearly doubled its staff and opened a third office. The company produces three weekly community newspapers, owns the premier travel and news website in the Florida Keys and publishes a myriad of specialty magazines. Have any stories Alex needs to know about? E-mail him at alex@keysweekly.com. Bonus points if you can carry on a conversation about the Patriots, Taylor guitars, or his childhood obsession with vacuum cleaners. — Weekly staff report

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ey West residents and visitors showed their support for women and their reproductive rights by taking to Duval Street on Oct. 2 with fists raised in defiance, chanting a chorus of “My body, my choice.” The event was held in solidarity with other marches throughout the country and comes on the heels of the criminalization and near-total ban of abortions passed in Texas earlier this year. The reproductive and human rights of women in Florida are in similar peril as nearly identical legislation was introduced by state Republican lawmakers last month. Mayor and avowed feminist Teri Johnston presided over opening ceremonies, addressing the issue and the crowd that gathered at the pocket park on upper Duval. The congregation then took to the street, escorted by police and tailed by a donated trolley. Protesters of all gender identities marched the length of Duval Street in the midday sun, drawing support from spectators and a particularly rigorous round of whooping applause from the brunch crowd at La Te Da. Passing 801 Bourbon, the sound of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” provided an apropos soundtrack that inspired an impromptu singalong. Spectator support was mostly positive, save for a flaccid attempt by a sunburned tourist in

a tank top to incite the chanting of “F&*k Joe Biden.” One of the marchers swiftly reminded him, “You do you, dude, but I’m pretty sure he’s happily married.” The march ended at Mallory Square with speeches from organizer Kathryn Norris of Florida Keys Indivisibles. “We are here because each of us should be able to make our own decision to have an abortion with dignity and respect,” Norris told the crowd. “Abortion is health care. We need to stop the stigma and end the criminalization of pregnancy, abortion and reproductive autonomy.” She urged the crowd to support the establishment of a local chapter of Ruth’s List, an initiative that recruits, trains and elects pro-choice women to office in Florida. Bert Sise, chair of the Florida Keys Democrats, thanked volunteers, the Key West Police Department and trolley driver Luanne for their help in securing and supporting the Women’s March. Sise recalled marching for reproductive rights for the last five decades. “What we’re doing here today is the greatest nonviolent tool for overthrowing the government. Use it. We need to take over this country, but we’re going to do it legally. They want to put us back in the kitchen, barefoot and pregnant — we’re not going back. We’re not going back on 50 years of progress.”

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1. Several hundred women — and men who support their power, strength and freedom — take to Duval Street on Oct. 2 for a Humankind Unite march for women’s reproductive rights and global equality. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly 2. Lily Stockton holds her handmade sign on Duval Street. REDA WIGLE/Keys Weekly 3. Erika Biddle, Reda Wigle and Elle Fernandez make their voices heard at the Humankind Unite Women’s March on Oct. 2 in Key West. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly 4. Key West Mayor Teri Johnston kicks off the women’s march. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly 5. Erin Mayer marches for reproductive rights in Key West. CHRIS MASSICOTTE/Contributed 6. Jennifer Powell marches on Duval Street with pride and power. LARRY BLACKBURN/ Keys Weekly

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COVID CASES ON THE SLOWDOWN Eadie says no ‘great deal’ of in-school infections JIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com

COVID-19 surge during the summer is slowing down in Florida and the Keys, according to data by the Florida Health Department that shows five weeks of continual decreases in new reported cases. A little more than 37,770 positive cases were reported to the health department in the latest report issued Oct. 1 for data spanning Sept. 24 to Sept. 30. Total cases are down from the previous week, when 56,368 cases were reported and the week before that when 73,782 cases were confirmed. New cases peaked during the week of Aug. 20, when the health department reported 151,821 cases in Florida. Like the rest of the state, cases in the Florida Keys are continuing to drop. A little over 130 positive COVID-19 cases were reported in Monroe County between Sept. 24 and Sept 30. That’s down from the some 500 cases reported between Aug. 6 and Aug. 12 and 386 reported between Aug. 20 and Aug. 29. While encouraged with the recent decline, Monroe County’s top health officer, Bob Eadie, said COVID’s history shows two-month cycles of increases and decreases in cases. Eadie said there are some epidemiologists who believe this could be the end of the rapid increases in COVID-19. But the disease hasn’t vanished. “I’m encouraged by what I’m seeing as a trend, (but) I don’t think we should declare victory yet and say that COVID has gone away,” he said. “It definitely hasn’t, but there’s real room for optimism now.” Eadie said the number of residents at risk for infection is diminishing, with 80% of the county’s population, or 54,824 people, vaccinated. However, he said the disease will hang around longer with people coming in and out of the Keys and a number still not vaccinated. “You perpetuate the spread of the disease when you get people coming in large numbers from disparate locations. That increases exposure,” he said.

Data by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control shows just over 1,300 COVID-19 tests performed in the county in the last week, down 25% from the previous week. A number of free testing sites are available to residents. A Curative testing van remains at Islamorada’s Founders Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for walkup appointments. CHI and Good Health Clinic are offering free testing in Marathon. Tests are also available at CVS pharmacies in Stock Island, and Key Largo and Advanced Urgent Care facilities in Key West, Marathon and Key Largo. Four COVID-19 patients were receiving treatment at Lower Keys Medical Center on Oct. 5. None were in the intensive care unit and nor receiving ventilator care. Baptist Health South Florida had 3 patients with COVID-19 in Monroe County and 156 patients with COVID-19 across its system as of Oct. 6. That’s a 75% decrease in hospitalizations at Baptist hospitals. “While we are experiencing a steady decline in the number of COVID-19 cases, we continue to encourage the community to get vaccinated and remain vigilant,” said spokeswoman Gina Halley-Wright. Thirteen students were out of school dealing with COVID-19, per data on the Monroe County School District’s dashboard as of Oct. 4. Eadie said area schools aren’t seeing a great deal of in-school infections, and around 45% of 12- to 18-yearolds are vaccinated. “Most of what we can see is infections coming from outside schools,” he said. “We have had some outbreaks, but still nothing that has been major or has given us a whole lot of concern. Children can get COVID, but fortunately it does not seem to impact them in an adverse way like it would others.” A little over 19 million Florida residents have received a COVID-19 vaccine. Of that number, 1.9 million vaccinations were administered to those 12 to 19 years old. More than 4.5 million citizens ages 65 and older were vaccinated, while 1.4 million people ages 60-64 received a shot. CDC continues to recommend people aged 65 years and older, residents aged 18 years and older in long-term care settings, and people aged 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions should receive a Pfizer booster shot.

BARE FANNY Vegetation removal from West Fanny Key sparks outcry ALEX RICKERT

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hen Marathon resident Bob Williams set out on Sept. 19 for his daily swim around East and West Fanny Key, two small islands on the gulf side just off the south end of Marathon, he was met by a surprising and unavoidable obstacle: a barge and backhoe clearing vegetation off the center of the island. Confused, Williams quickly returned to shore and grabbed a GoPro, only to find the barge pulling away by the time he returned to the island. Multiple posts shared to Facebook sparked an outcry among community members, and Williams placed a call to Marathon City Manager George Garrett the next day. “I’ve seen many examples of fringe clearing to improve a water view for new homes, but this incident was particularly egregious because of the density of birds,” Williams said. “Egrets, herons, frigate birds, pelicans and cormorants were all nesting there. This is devastating to a healthy and viable rookery.” Upon learning of the incident, Garrett contacted both the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to establish separate but cooperative investigations. After visiting the island with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and observing from the surrounding waters, Garrett directed the code department to issue a citation. “They absolutely needed, and did not seek, a building or clearing permit,” Garrett confirmed. “That’s a permit that would have been difficult, or nearly impossible, to obtain. It was absolutely a violation of our code.” A special magistrate’s hearing has been set for Thursday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. In a statement, DEP added to Garrett’s comments. “The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is investigating reports of illegal mangrove clearing on West Fanny Key, which is a vacant offshore island. DEP has no record of an application for a permit to conduct the activities described above, and at this time, our investigation remains active and ongoing.” After obtaining access to the site

Though only from a distance, Bob Williams captures imagery of a barge and backhoe clearing Fanny Key. BOB WILLIAMS/Contributed

with FWC investigators on Sept. 28, the department stated that it is in the process of drafting a warning letter. “The department is in the process of finalizing its Compliance Inspection Report, which will be made publicly available and posted to our public database once completed,” DEP continued. “Also, the department is in the process of drafting a warning letter, which will require the responsible parties to meet with DEP to review possible violations of Section 403, Florida Statute and provide the department the necessary facts to complete its regulatory review. The department is committed to enforcing Florida's environmental laws and holding violators accountable. We will continue to share information as we progress through this enforcement process.” In the initial stages of the investigation, photographs of the island taken immediately after Hurricane Irma, which wiped away most of the Keys’ greenery, called into question whether the vegetation on the island was living at the time of the clearing. However, personal photos and satellite imagery taken since the storm have confirmed that the island was home to many living trees and plants. According to Williams, he and many others fear that the fines resulting from the clearing may not be enough to deter similar actions in the future. “After three decades of being here in the Keys, I’ve seen similar stuff on a much smaller scale. I’m tired of seeing the fines become a cost of doing business,” he said. Per the Monroe County Property Appraiser’s website, the Fanny Key islands were last sold in 2015 to a couple from California, and are currently valued at $3.3 million. Keys Weekly attempted to contact the couple for comments, but received no response. FWC officials ask anyone with further information to contact David Dipre by email at david.dipre@myfwc.com or by calling 305-684-8711.

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10. For the first time in five years, you had an actual meal with your kids that involved eye contact, spoken words and a semi-general interest in one another’s day. 9. Ironically, 2 million antivaxxers spontaneously combusted without an outlet (used by hundreds of millions) to passionately combat “conformity” and “sheep.” 8. For about six hours, “influencers” took a moment to reflect and realized, “Oh shit, I’ve been wasting my life.” 7. Your iPhone sent you a message that read: “Congratulations! Your average screen time is down 825%.” 6. Millions of 30-something males figured out they can still do “leg day” at the gym without live-streaming it on Facebook.

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / OCTOBER 7, 2021 A young peregrine falcon migrates through the Florida Keys. MARK HEDDEN/Keys Weekly

POLKAS, GINGER ALE AND THE FASTEST ANIMAL ON THE PLANET

rank wanted ginger ale, and it was a good idea to give Frank a mixer with his bourbon; otherwise, there was a chance he’d get too happy and start singing “The Pennsylvania Polka” again. (“It started in Scranton / It’s still number one / bup bup bup bup…”) It is a terrible, terrible song, not something you want to hear in your own home, even on the back deck. MARK My wife was heading out to get the soda, but HEDDEN she’d done most of the organizing for the small, outdoor gathering we were having, so I said I’d go, if only ... is a photograto alleviate a little guilt. pher, writer, and semi-professional So I was standing in the parking lot of the White birdwatcher. He Street Fausto’s, a.k.a. The People’s Fausto’s, the other has lived in Key evening, holding a six-pack of Canada Dry, when I saw West for more than 25 years and my first peregrine falcon of the season. I’ve been buried deep in a couple of big projects, may no longer be employable in so most of my birding of late has been incidental. the real world. He Occasionally I will hear a weird noise, or see some is also executive motion in the periphery, and I’ll think, “Oh yeah, birds, director of the Florida Keys Audu- I remember them. I should really make more of an effort to …” And then I’d get distracted by something bon Society. else. But that peregrine. It was maybe 50 feet up, in the last light of the day. I mean, the really good, golden-hued light, the kind photographers wait all day for, the kind you can’t quite fake in Photoshop yet. The bird flapped a couple times, not the full-bore flap that will rocket them across the sky, but more of a wingtip flap that reminds you of the way a gondolier moves a boat up a canal, the way the effort doesn’t seem enough to earn the velocity. I’ve seen a few thousand peregrines in my life. Possibly tens of thousands. But they always stop me in my tracks. Every. Damn. Time. They are eternally worthy of wonder. At this point in my life, I can pretty much recite my “Wonders of the peregrine falcon in the Florida Keys” litany in my sleep: peregrine falcons are the fastest animals on the planet. Drop any other animal off the side of the Empire State Building and the peregrine falcon will fall out of the sky faster. (The peregrine will also be the one most likely to survive.) They can form their body into a near perfect teardrop shape, adjusting it as they fall. They have these structures in their nostrils called tubercles that function as baffles, basically keeping the air pressure from all that speed from over-stressing their lungs. They have been clocked in a stoop at 242 mph. Peregrine falcons are found on every continent except Antarctica. In the 1970s in the United States, breeding peregrines were wiped out east of the Mississippi due to the use of organochloride chemicals, such as DDT, used as pesticides. It made the shells of their eggs fragile, causing them to collapse when the falcons brooded them in the nest. After DDT was outlawed, ornithologists, biologists, falconers and others came together to form groups like the Peregrine Fund to raise peregrines in captivity and re-release them into their old habitats across the U.S. It was a herculean effort, but one of the better environmental success stories. In the 1980s, someone realized they were seeing a lot of peregrine falcons in the Florida Keys in the fall. (There’s a rumor that it was well-known serious birder and future Secretary of the Treasury Hank Paulson, but it’s an unconfirmed rumor. On the odd chance you’re reading a column about birds and wildlife in the pages of a weekly Florida Keys newspaper, Mr. Paulson…)

Sometime after that, a group of birders and ornithologists organized by the Audubon Tavernier Science Center in Tavernier (now called the Everglades Science Center) spread out in teams up and down the Keys to stare up into the sky and see if there was some kind of migration going on. This whole thing was considered something of a fool’s errand at the time, because it was a well known fact that hawks and falcons would not fly over large bodies of water, and why would birds migrate through the Florida Keys if they were unwilling to cross large bodies of water? The counts showed that there were, in fact, a large number of hawks, falcons and other raptors migrating through the Keys. And also, that they were willing to fly over the water. And also that the best place to see the biggest numbers of these birds was Marathon. (The short version as to “why” is that, while they are willing to fly over water, it is riskier to do so, so they fly over land as long as possible. Once they reach Marathon, though, they tend to think, “eh, close enough,” and start crossing over to Cuba. A good number still make it as far south as Key West, though, before lighting out over the waves.) Since 1998, there has been a seasonal hawk watch every fall at Curry Hammock State Park. (The counters will be there until at least mid-November this year. Stop by.) There have been several iterations, but the latest, and most long term, is the Florida Keys Hawkwatch, where they count every bird they can that flies past. It has created a large and invaluable data set about how many birds of which species migrate through, and when they do it. One of the more mind-boggling facts that this project has shown is that the Florida Keys, specifically Marathon, is the peregrine falcon capital of the world. Year after year, more peregrine falcons are counted there than at any spot on the planet. They average about 2,500 every year, but it fluctuates. (In 2015 they counted 4,559, including 1,506 in a single day.) Why every citizen of Marathon is not legally required to have a peregrine falcon tattoo somewhere on their body I do not understand. That one I saw in the Fausto’s parking lot the other day was my first of the season, but they had counted 566 so far for the season at the hawk watch, 35 of them that day. Still, that bird, in that light, was an unexpected reminder that such things exist whether you’re paying attention or not. It put a little spring in my step. It was possible I would even be willing to let Frank sing the “Pennsylvania Polka” again.

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BRADY SHOVES ASIDE BASEBALL PLAYOFFS

keep thinking about baseball and the World Series, but then my mind shifts to football. Did you watch any or all of Tampa Bay’s (or Tom Brady’s) narrow vic... a veteran sports tory over the New England Patriots (or Coach columnist, says Bill Belichick) on Sunday, Oct. 3? the only sport Played in New England, the game was he doesn’t follow is cricket. That billed as the most anticipated NFL game leaves plenty ever. And the 19-17 Buccaneers’ victory over of others to fill Brady’s former team lived up to the advance his time. thinking. And if New England kicker Nick Folk ralphmoro1936 had converted a late-game, 56-yard field goal @gmail.com attempt, we might instead be talking about Mac Jones, the Pats’ rookie quarterback who did everything but win the game. Bonk! The 56-yard attempt was long enough, but bounced back off the crossbar, much to the delight of those rooting for Brady. No, Brady did not produce a spectacular game, not even a “good” game. Instead, he gave us an exciting game. If Jones continues to grow as the Pats’ quarterback, New England could be right back in the hunt. After the weekend’s games, the Arizona Cardinals look to be football’s best team. Unfortunately for fans of South Florida, the Miami Dolphins are far from the best. Sunday’s final score of 27-17 looks presentable, but, hey, “we” were playing the inept Indianapolis Colts. A victory was called for. Let’s talk baseball. I’m still mystified by this season’s “changes.” How about you? Have you accepted putting runners on second base for each extra inning? To me, that’s softball, not baseball. I suppose all the double-checking of umpires with the replays gets the “right” answer, but I’ve also seen incorrect reviews. Not many, but enough for us to know the reviews aren’t always right. What about the one-game wild cards? As you read this, we’ll all know if the Yankees or Red Sox advanced in the American League and the Cardinals or Dodgers in the National. One game after playing 162 on the way to the World Series. In the NL West, it was pretty obvious that Los Angeles and San Francisco were the top teams. After the wild card games, the next round is the division series, which is best 3-of-5. The league championship series follows; first team in each league to win four games advances to the World Series, where it again takes four wins to take the title. I pick the Dodgers and the Houston Astros, with the Astros banging their pans to the championship. Why? Why not? They cheated their way to the championship a few years ago with no consequences. What’s to keep them from cheating away again?

RALPH MORROW

While we’re at it (baseball, that is), let me vent on the Miami Marlins. I like the Marlins. I watch most of their games on television. They have some nice players, players like Jazz Chisholm that I enjoy watching. However, there are players I’d like Miami to keep. Yes, I realize when Derek Jeter took over, the team’s farm system was in shambles. But repairs have been made. Maybe they could let the roster build for a few years and see what they’ve got. Sure, dump some players, like from the roster of catchers. It’s a shame that while baseball and football had some fun, Sunday’s NASCAR race at Talladega got rained upon. But that meant people like me were able to watch the rescheduled race on Monday. I haven’t yet bought into the “stages,” but I’m a race fan. I’ll get into it. I like it when the Hendrick team of Chevrolets are in the mix, but when it’s down to the late laps, I can always find someone to root on. When Monday’s race was rained on with Bubba Wallace in the lead, I was all for it raining until the following Sunday. But that wasn’t necessary, as it rained just long enough for Wallace to become the second African-American to win on NASCAR’s top circuit. Yes, I’ve also been following the Women’s NBA. The players are getting better and better. Don’t think the ladies league is competition for the men. They aren’t. As long as you don’t wait for dunks and other fiery activity, you’ll get some enjoyment from the sport. I’m also eager for the NBA, Miami Heat and LeBron James to get back in action.

KEY WEST SPORTS WRAP-UP

Key West High grad Mekhi Sargent wasn’t on the Tennessee Titans’ roster Sunday, Oct. 3, when he was left off the active list in the Titans’ overtime loss to the New York Jets. Meanwhile, the KWHS football team got its third victory against two losses when the Conchs topped Gateway Charter at Fort Myers, 48-13, on Oct. 1. Gateway is in its first year of varsity football. Key West plays at Killian Saturday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. The Lady Conchs’ volleyball team wrapped a pair of losses in two tournaments around a victory over Marathon. On Sept. 25, Key West lost to Treasure Coast and Cardinal Newman at the Varsity Palm Beach Tournament. And on Oct. 1, Key West lost to Gulliver Prep and Lourdes Academy at the Florida Christian Tournament. All scores were 2-0. On Sept. 28, at Key West Senior Night, the Lady Conchs topped the Dolphins, 3-0.

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t the dawn of the new millennium, the city of Key West adopted the inclusive, equitable slogan “One Human Family” as its official philosophy. Now, Janiece Rodriguez and Chris McNulty are putting that philosophy into much-needed practice with the formation of their LGBTQIA+ youth group, Queer Keys. The team maintains that despite its reputation as a gay tourist destination, Key West is lacking resources for the local queer population, youth and otherwise. McNulty, who relocated pre-pandemic from Cleveland, where he served as the community engagement coordinator at the city’s LGBT Community Center, was surprised to learn Key West did not offer similar programming. “I was shocked. Key West is gay friendly but it’s not LGBTQIA+ friendly.” Rodriguez, who moved to Key West from Miami in 2019, was similarly dismayed by the island’s lack of services and support. “When I got here, I got the LGBT resource book and I started calling the list of health care providers. I was uninsured and looking for mental health work and hormone therapy and no one provides that.” When McNulty, an accomplished astrologer, read Rodriguez’s birth chart, all signs and stars pointed to the potential for collaboration and meaningful change. “We were having conversations about wanting to do something to help the community and decided we were going to make this happen because it didn’t exist,” said McNulty. Rodriguez and McNulty are joined at Queer Keys’ weekly meetups by Becky Kavoussi, a licensed therapist and social worker. “The fact that we have a safe space for these kids to gather is so inspiring,” said Kavoussi. “I love that the youth who show up are shaping the direction we are heading as an organization.” Youth outreach is only the beginning of what Rodriguez and McNulty envision. “Our goal is to have a fully programmed LGBT Center with senior programming, trans wellness programming, education, legal resources, training for businesses, a clothing closet, everything. But you have to start somewhere. We started the youth group because those are the people that need help.” Rodriguez’s own youth has been a catalyst for her involvement with Queer Keys. “I have that real life experience on the front-

lines of social injustice. Being trans, I’ve been through sex work and I’ve been incarcerated, I’ve been through that system. Getting to this point was an insane, intense experience. This life can either make you a phoenix or completely destroy you.” Having risen from the ashes, Rodriguez is heartened by what she sees as forward momentum among the younger generation. “I’m so surprised by the kids. They’re so comfortable with their labels and being fluid. That confidence, that comfort, that’s brand new to me and it is so beautiful.” For Rodriguez, providing a safe and encouraging space for that beauty is of critical importance. “There’s nothing for youths to do in Key West. It’s a bar town and kids get sucked into that lifestyle. We offer something to do and somewhere to be social. It’s what’s needed here.” The drop-in group offers free food, open discussion, creative activities and absolute acceptance. “Here in this hour and a half, you can be yourself. You don’t have to worry about us judging you or questioning you or making you answer for anything,” added McNulty The freedom to be extends to the freedom to do for Rodriguez and McNulty, “We let the kids run the meeting. At the end of each one we ask them what they would like to do next, and we make it happen.” So far, the group has experimented with karaoke and makeup application with tie dye, soap making, slam poetry, knitting and a Halloween dance on the calendar ahead. Built on the foundations of confidentiality, respect, a pledge to agree to disagree, the absence of shame and the dedication to self-love, the group meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays at their temporary location at the Old Stone Coffee House at 600 Eaton St., on the grounds of the United Methodist Church. While they search for a permanent location, Rodriguez and McNulty are grateful for the space and advocacy of the United Methodist Church. “Bridget Thornton, the pastor, is really cool. At her last parish, the last thing she did was baptize a trans person with their new name. She was like, ‘I’m all about this, use our space, whatever you need, it’s all for you.’” That generosity of spirit mirrors the response the pair have received from Key West as a whole. “There’s something special about

Janiece Rodriguez and Chris McNulty of Queer Keys. REDA WIGLE/Keys Weekly

this island. It has held me through really hard times. I was broken and this island was like, ‘We see you’re going through a hurricane, what supplies do you need?’ That’s the mentality of this place. When I started talking about this project everyone was like, ‘What do you need?’ The more I talk about it the more people want to help,” said McNulty. The decision to use the word queer in the naming of the organization was an important one for Rodriguez and McNulty, “You don’t have to identify yourself as something while you’re figuring it out. … The fluidity in queer is important, especially for young folks.” Interested young folks can drop into Queer Keys at 6 p.m. every Thursday at the Old Stone Coffee House behind the United Methodist Church at 600 Eaton St. More information, including how to donate, is at the Queer Keys’ pages on Facebook or Instagram. KEYS WEEKLY WRITER REDA WIGLE JOINS THE NEW YORK POST Please join the Keys Weekly in congratulating, but sadly bidding farewell to, Reda Wigle, our longtime Barstool Astrology author, damn talented wordsmith for magazines and cool news features and, all around, one of the coolest chicks in Key West. Reda has accepted a job with the New York Post as a full-time astrology writer, so her stories this week will be her last for the Keys Weekly. All the best, Reda. Thanks for all your work, words and ideas. You’ll always have a space at the Keys Weekly. — Mandy Miles, editor

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SHANNON HAMMETT Bartender at Castaway Waterfront Restaurant, Marathon How long have you been in the Florida Keys? Two years. What is your favorite part of the job? The customers and the people I work with. It’s a pleasure and an honor to be part of owner John Mirabella’s team. It’s grown so much since my husband, chef Bo Hammett, and I have come here. What’s the best life advice you’ve ever gotten? Be kind. Always be kind. And keep moving forward. What do you do to relax during your downtime? We love to fish. Every Wednesday night is our date night, and we have a nice dinner. What’s the last thing you watched on Netflix? White Lotus. And we were so tired, we fell asleep. What’s the last thing you ordered on Amazon? (Laughs) Pee pads for our dog. Extra large.

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By Jennifer Robson Antonina Mazin lives with her beloved father in Venice, Italy. He is a prominent doctor who has spent his life caring for their tight-knit community. As the Nazis approach in the fall of 1943, Dr. Mazin knows he must send his only daughter away if she is to survive the approaching danger. A narrative is arranged. Antonina Mazin becomes Nina. She is “married” to Nico Gerardi, a farmer in the countryside. This handsome young man and former priest will keep Nina safe through the war and she will pose as his new wife helping out on the family farm. Manual labor is not an easy transition for Nina, a city girl through and through. Eventually Nico’s unassuming family, who have no idea of Nina’s actual identity, begin to trust this beautiful, smart girl and accept her into their lives. As the war inches closer to their village, the local Nazi officials grow suspicious of Nico’s travels. Much to Nina’s surprise, she is falling helplessly in love with the kindest man she has ever known. Happiness seems just within reach as the horrors of World War II surround them. Beautifully written saga filled with history, family and the magnificent hills of Italy.

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By Katherine Ashenburg Editing one of the most well known columns in a premier Washington, D.C. paper keeps Liz on her toes. My Turn features essays (selected anonymously by Liz) that reflect the daily lives of their faithful readers. Lately, she has been reaching out of her comfort zone, choosing pieces that dangerously rock the editorial boat of her quiet and mostly uneventful life. Having relocated to D.C. post-divorce 10 years ago, Liz relies on a small group of quirky friends, her college aged son and her column to sustain a semblance of normalcy. She keeps busy doing yoga, Italian lessons and book club, sprinkled with an array of unappealing affairs. When her ex-husband’s new wife submits an emotional and very personal essay, Liz begins a secret communication, threatening all of the bottled-up anger she has harbored for a decade. As a journalist, Liz is a bit of a know-it-all endlessly searching for a way to accept, forgive and fall in love once again. Delving into the painful memories of her marriage while coping with her mother’s severe dementia brings the agonizing truth sharply into focus. A quiet story that moves quickly, this Canadian author does not mince words.

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By Robyn Harding The Adler family lives in a fashionable upscale community in Portland, Oregon. Thomas Adler is a successful Realtor and Viv, with her impeccable taste, has just created her own decorating/design firm. One typical hot summer morning, they awake to find their house was egged. Disregarding the event as neighborhood kids acting out, they begrudgingly clean the mess and move on with their day. Next a smoke bomb is tossed on their lawn, the tires are slashed on Thomas’ car and someone has purposely set their hedges on fire. The Adlers’ relatively quiet lives are turned completely upside down. But why? Thomas recently attended an out-ofcontrol bachelor party and is receiving threatening messages. Daughter Tarryn, a mouthy, troubled teen, spends her time exploring a dangerous online community. Soccer star Eli announces he is dropping out of college. And Viv silently punishes herself for the unexplainable pilfering she cannot control. As each family member narrates a chapter, it is clear someone is responsible. But who? The Adlers struggle to keep it together while they question their own culpability, friendships and the importance of maintaining the perfect family facade. Fast-paced dysfunctional family secrets at its best.

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HARD HATS AND SUNKEN SHIPS

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rt “Silver Bar” McKee is a celebrated Florida Keys treasure hunter. He was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey, on Nov. 2, 1910, and always loved the water. As a young man, he worked as a lifeguard at a New Jersey public pool. When an August storm poured for four hours and dropped 11 inches of rain on and around Bridgeton, two area lakes were overwhelmed, the earthen dams created to contain them cracked and a wall of water pushed down the Cohansey River. The 1934 flood destroyed the bridges connecting the east side of Bridgeton to the west side. The event changed McKee’s life. A hard hat diver was hired to help clear the river of debris. McKee was hired as his assistant and worked as the diver's line tender to make sure there was a constant flow of oxygen. Art was hooked. He wanted to be a hard hat diver. McKee moved to Homestead, Florida, in 1937, where he worked as a lifeguard, saved up some money, and bought a used hard hat diving rig. In 1938, a local fisherman named Reggie Roberts asked McKee if he wanted to see a shipwreck that he had spotted off Key Largo, between Rodriguez and Tavernier keys. The ship was the Capitana, the lead military escort of the ill-fated 1733 Treasure Fleet that was wrecked along the reef line of the Upper Keys by a September hurricane. That wreck was later identified as the Spanish galleon El Rubi. The discovery of El Rubi and subsequent ships from the 1733 fleet has been marked as the modern rediscovery of the lost ships from this tragic fleet. The exploration of that wreck facilitated the progression of Art McKee, lifeguard and hard hat diver, to Art McKee, the father of modern-day treasure hunting. Art McKee was not the first hard hat diver to explore the warm, clear shallows surrounding the Florida Keys, nor the first to salvage sunken ships. He shared that history with the Danishborn Carl Herluf Holm, who, at 12 years of age, ran away from his Copenhagen school and attempted to join an expedition venturing out toward the North Pole. It did not take long for those in charge to discover that Carl was four years shy of the minimum crew age of 16. Though the boy was

Art “Silver Bar” McKee. JERRY WILKINSON COLLECTION/Contributed

returned to his home, he continued to run away. So, at 14, his father entered him as an unpaid apprentice aboard a Danish navy ship. By 16, he had become the Danish navy’s youngest hard hat underwater diver. Like McKee, Holm found his way to South Florida and settled in the Miami area. He also formed the U.S. Marine Salvage Company. In a 1929 article from The Miami News, Holm confessed, “I love the sea bottom. … I can’t keep away from it. Sometimes I just stop my work ‘down there’ and sit down on a rock to look about. It is fairy land.” According to a 1934 article published in The Miami News, Holm and his crew were investigating a shipwreck discovered near the Florida Reef in the shallow waters surrounding the Florida Keys. Though it was not revealed near which of the islands Holm and his salvage company were exploring, the reason they chose those particular shallows was a familiar one. Some local fishermen had cast their nets near a white, sandy bottom, and the net’s little woven

squares had become entangled on unsuspected debris. Upon closer examination of the area, two cannons and BRAD ship timbers BERTELLI were reported ... is the curator sticking up from for Islamorada’s the bottom’s Keys History & sandy surface. Discovery Center. Holm brought A published author of six books, his hard hat divhis favorite subing gear and the jects are Indian U.S. Marine SalKey and skunk vage Company apes. to investigate the wreck site. While iron cannons and other unidentified artifacts were recovered, there was no silver, and the ship’s identity was never revealed. It could have been one of the ships destroyed by that September hurricane in 1733 or any one of the hundreds, if not thousands, of other ships wrecked along the Florida Reef. While McKee went on to become synonymous with salvaging ships from the Spanish fleet and earning the honorary title of Father of Modern Treasure Hunting, Holm possibly etched out his own place in the history books. According to the author and local historian Charles Brookfield, in 1934, Carl Holm reportedly dislodged the iron ring famously driven into Black Caesars Rock and used by at least two pirates named Black Caesar. He also sent it to the Smithsonian Institute. On several occasions, I have reached out to the Smithsonian, as well as to individual curators working for the museum, in hopes of finding corroboration about the donation. Without providing additional information, the institution has no way of tracking down the artifact. Also, after 1934, newspaper articles were written about the infamous pirate of Elliott Key named Black Caesar that sometimes mentioned the iron ring or, in some cases, iron rings. These writers claim to have seen the ring still attached to the rock, though it has now long since disappeared. It looks like the whereabouts of the iron ring will remain just another twist in the legendary tale of the pirate Black Caesar and Carl Holm a footnote in the history of the Florida Keys.

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WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS ‘THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW’

fter an 18-month hiatus, the Waterfront Playhouse on Mallory Square will rise from the depths of COVID and raise the curtain on the “wacky and tacky” cult musical “The Rocky Horror Show.” This production played a soldout run at the Waterfront Playhouse in 2019 and will feature most of the same cast. Directed and choreographed by Tom Thayer, with set design by Michael Boyer and lighting by Kim Hanson, the show features Christopher Peterson in the role of that sweet transvestite Frank N. Furter. Peterson, the star of La Te Da’s Eyecons, most recently appeared on the Waterfront stage in “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” which was the last production at the Waterfront before the COVID shutdown. That lovable duo, Brad and Janet, will again be played by Key West favorites Arthur Crocker and Belle Jampol. Crocker also appeared in “Priscilla Queen of the Desert” while Jampol has been entertaining Key West as lead singer for Coconut Victrola. Magenta, Riff Raff and Columbia will be played by Jillian Todd, Donovan Pavlicek and Carolyn Cooper. Ross Pipkin will dance into the role of Eddie. John McDonald will return as Dr. Scott and Tony Konrath will again play the Narrator. Joshua Lawson will play the role of Rocky. Lawson has worked in many facets of entertainment and was most recently dance captain and actor/singer in “Beach Blanket Beagle”at Cedar Point Theme Park as well as a mainstage dancer traveling to Asia aboard Princess Cruises. “The Rocky Horror Show” is a rock-and-roll parody of B-movie horror flicks and tells the tale of Brad and Janet who, on a fateful night, stumble across Dr. Frank N. Furter and his unveiling of his newest creation, Rocky. Filled with hit songs and plenty of audience participation, this musical has become an international cult favorite. “Participation bags” will be on sale prior to entry to the theater. The bags, which include “Time Warp” dance instructions, flashlight,

how many germs are on your wet dish towels. The trick is to know when to wash, in a nutshell, at every change of event: before and after won’t eat potluck. prep, after handling I will bring in anything raw, before food. If someone you eat, after toilet brings in comuse (yours or baby/ mercially prepared toddler/patient), after food or store bought packaged items, I will … is a preventative playing with fido or health physishooing the cat off eat a little of those, cian with Baptist the counter (don’t but I won’t touch Health Primary something made Care in Marathon. get me started), after using trash can, after in someone else’s blowing your nose — kitchen. Crazy, right? generally all of the time. Also A few years ago, when we wash surfaces and utensils lived in Ohio, my brother was (dry with a paper towel; don’t visiting from South Carolina. wipe down with that nasty My mother invited Mindy and wet rag you call a dish towel), me up for her homemade wash fruits and veggies. Don’t spaghetti. She had meatballs. wash meat, poultry or eggs, Never in 50 years had my they will be sanitized by fire. mother made meatballs. She — Next is the simplest had “purchased” them from step: keep things separate. a church fundraiser. I did not While it is ok to mix food on have a meatball. I explained your plate while eating, until to her (as someone who they are prepared and served, spent years in public health keep them separate – in the and actually has a degree in shopping cart, in the refrigit) that she has no idea what erator, on different cutting the cook’s kitchen looks like, boards, in different pans. cleanliness, current health — Cooking to the right status, etc. temperature is just a bit In the most ironically opharder to do. Foodsafety. portune moment of my life, gov has a link to a minimum my brother made a sound, temperature chart. After it’s and proceeded to pull a cooked, keep it at 140 degrees 12-inch-long hair out of his Fahrenheit or hotter until mouth, embedded in a piece of meatball. My mother imme- served. — Lastly, when done, diately got up and threw out quickly get the food into a the meatballs. container and refrigerate. So, I won’t eat potluck. I Under 40 degrees Fahrenheit will eat leftovers, and Mindy is the correct temp for the and I will prep food in adfridge, 0 degrees or colder for vance. The trick is to prepare your freezer. There is a chart correctly and store correctly. for this also. Foodsafety.gov has 4 steps for Did I mention I won’t eat food safety. potluck? — The first step, and Have a great week, and be honestly, the one you should healthier today than you were be doing most, is hand washing. Plain soap and water; you yesterday! don’t need antibacterial soap. Twenty seconds each time you wash, and in my opinion, use a paper towel to dry. Imagine

Editor’s note: This column includes a disgusting example of what can happen if you disregard it.

Christopher Peterson returns to Waterfront Playhouse for ‘The Rocky Horror Show,’ opening Thursday, Oct. 14. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

card, noise makers, party hats and newspapers are all you need to participate with this production. (No other items are allowed.) The show runs at 8 p.m. Oct. 14-16, 20-23 and 26-29. Tickets are $50 and $60 and are available at waterfrontplayhouse.org or 305294-5015. Limited tickets are available, as the Waterfront Playhouse is limiting the size of the audience. Masks are required. If you have forgotten yours, extras will be available at the box office window. Every guest must present written proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test that is no older than 72 hours. — Contributed

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BUSINESS MINDS KEY WEST BUSINESS GUILD HOSTS LUNCHEON 1

embers of the Key West Business Guild on Oct. 6 heard from Margie Smith and Julie Brown of the Small Business Development Center during the guild’s monthly luncheon at the Marriott Beachside Hotel. The SBDC, Smith explained, is primarily funded by the Small Business Administration and helps small business owners in areas such as disaster relief, SBA loan applications, marketing strategies, workforce development, launching a start-up and business continuity. Since January 2020, the Florida Keys SBDC helped 370 local business owners navigate disaster loan applications. “Keys businesses have obtained close to $15 million in capital and SBDC has helped with seven new business launches in 2021,” Smith reported. — Weekly staff report

MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly 1. Key West City Manager Patti McLauchlin and her able assistant Dorian Patton enjoy the guild luncheon.

2. Guild president Chuck Licis-Masson, right, welcomes new members to the organization: political candidate Adam Gentle; restaurateur Tricia Coyne and television, film and radio producer Michael Kirk. 3. Misha McRae of the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden and Alan Beaubien of the Marriott Beachside Hotel wait in the buffet line.

4. Margie Smith of the Small Business Development Center describes the services her organization offers to business owners during the Oct. 6 Key West Business Guild luncheon. 5. Chuck Licis-Masson sends Realtor and property manager Charles Lee to the buffet line to get the luncheon started. 6. Key West Police Chief Sean Brandenburg, with banker and guild board member Jacqueline Luhta, shows off his new pink badge in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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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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Zip 33055 32825 29669 29669 08401 34491

Default Year 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020

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Per Diem 2.263355 3.086765 3.086765 3.086765 2.94631 2.94631

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2.263355 2.263355 2.263355 2.585745 2.585745 2.585745 3.086765

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FL FL FL FL FL NC FL FL FL

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35045

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2.263395 3.10549 2.585745 2.263355 2.263355 2.263355 2.48423 3.086765 3.086765 3.086765 3.086765 3.086765 3.086765 3.136765 2.56449 2.56449 3.086765 3.086765

$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

3.086765 3.086765 2.303445 3.086765 3.086765 3.086765 3.086765 2.172505 2.50738

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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2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2019

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Florida Keys Council of the Arts Notice of Upcoming Meetings The Florida Keys Council of the Arts will hold the following workshops, meeting and orientation via Communications Media Technology using a ZOOM webinar platform. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public input will be: JOIN ZOOM via the Zoom app and use each meeting ID and password listed. Meetings are open to the public, and all are invited to attend. Questions, or to RSVP, please email Liz Young at director@ keysarts.com Grants & Development Committee Meeting Time: Oct 15, 2021, 10:00 AM Eastern Time Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 812 7847 6495 Passcode: 649090 Membership Committee Meeting Time: Oct 18, 2021, 04:00 PM Eastern Time Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 890 1428 4950 Passcode: 960101 Art in Public Places Committee Meeting Time: Oct 19, 2021, 04:00 PM Eastern Time Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 843 1545 1878 Passcode: 346902 Board of Directors Meeting Time: Oct 21, 2021, 04:00 PM Eastern Time Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 821 4278 7229 Passcode: 588205 Publish: October 7, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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 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

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 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

of Monroe County, FL by attending in person or via Communication Media Technology (“CMT”) using a Zoom Webinar platform by following the detailed instructions below. The public is strongly encouraged to watch the meeting on Monroe County’s MCTV on Comcast Channel 76, AT&T U-verse Channel 99 or on the County’s web portal @ http:// monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/ Citizens/Default.aspx. Simply select the “Watch Live” banner to view the live meeting with live closed-captioning on an integrated page that includes the Agenda and Agenda Backup. 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:// monroe-fl.vod.castus.tv/ vod/?live=ch1&nav=live. Citizens can listen to audioonly from their phones 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 comment during the live Public Hearing either by phoning in or by connecting to the live Zoom webinar link using the following instructions: 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://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/89430231994 (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) on which you wish to comment, 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 # on which you wish to speak 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. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA ASSISTANCE: If

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

NOTICIA DE VISTA PÚBLICA POR LA PRESENTE SE ENVIA UN AVISO A QUIEN PUEDA INTERESAR que el miércoles, octubre 20 del

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on 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 Hwy., Marathon, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider adopting the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AMENDING MONROE COUNTY CODE SECTION 22-127(e), ESTABLISHMENT OF ADVISORY BOARD, IN ORDER TO ALLOW FOR THE DUCK KEY SECURITY DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS TO BE HELD ON AN ALTERNATIVE DATE OTHER THAN THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY OTHER MONTH AS NEEDED; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The public can participate in the October 20, 2021, meeting of the Board of County Commissioners

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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 8:30a.m.—5:00p.m., prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voiceimpaired, call “711”. Live Closed-Captioning is available via our web portal @ http:// monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/ Citizens/Default.aspx for meetings of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners. Dated at Key West, Florida, this 7th day of (October), 2021. KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: October 7, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

web portal @ https:// monroe-fl.vod.castus.tv/ vod/?live=ch1&nav=live. Citizens can listen to audioonly from their phones 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 comment during the live Public Hearing either by phoning in or by connecting to the live Zoom webinar link using the following instructions: 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://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/89430231994 (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) on which you wish to comment, 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 # on which you wish to speak 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. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings, he will need a record of the proceedings and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30a.m. – 5:00p.m., prior to the scheduled 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 5th day of October 2021. KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: October 7, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY RESOLUTION| NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on October 20, 2021, at 1:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon FL 33050, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider the adoption of the following County resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SALE OF THE MONROE COUNTY WASTEWATER SYSTEM TO FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDUCT AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN FINDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 125.3401, FLORIDA STATUTES; APPROVING THE ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The public can participate in the October 20, 2021, meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL via Communication Media Technology (“CMT”) using a Zoom Webinar platform by following the detailed instructions below. The public is strongly encouraged to watch the meeting on Monroe County’s MCTV on Comcast Channel 76, AT&T Uverse Channel 99, or on the County’s web portal @ http:// monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/ Citizens/Default.aspx. Simply select the “Watch Live” banner to view the live meeting with live closed-captioning on an integrated page that includes the Agenda and Agenda Backup. If citizens have 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 21-CP-000104-P IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM F. LANGE, JR., Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of WILLIAM F. LANGE, JR., deceased, whose date of death was July 7, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Plantation Key Government Center, 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: October 7, 2021. Personal Representative: DORCIE D. LANGE 198 Plantation Blvd. Islamorada, FL 33036 Attorney for Personal Representative: VICTORIA MIRANDA, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No. 1015363 E-Mail: VMiranda@HLYlaw.com JAMES S. LUPINO, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No. 244481 E-Mail: JLupino@HLYlaw.com HERSHOFF, LUPINO & YAGEL, LLP 9350 S Dixie Highway, Suite 1470 Miami, FL 33156 Publish: October 7 & 14, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 21-CP-265-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DAVID MARTIN COTTAR, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DAVID MARTIN

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COTTAR, deceased, whose date of death was August 31, 2021, Case: 21-CP-265-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 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: October 7, 2021. Personal Representative: DAVID M. COTTAR, JR. 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: October 7 & 14, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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: October 7, 2021. Personal Representative: James Brogdon Nichols, Jr 7 Trowbridge Court Simpsonville, SC 29681 Attorney for Personal Representative: Bruce A. McDonald Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 263311 Suite B, PMB # 137 707 E. Cervantes St. Pensacola, FL 32501-3286 Ph. 850-776-5834 bamcdonald@pensacolalaw. com Publish: October 7 & 14, 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 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

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, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-000069-M IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES BROGDON NICHOLS, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of James Brogdon Nichols, deceased, whose date of death was August 15, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-28-M DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF PHILIP SPIEGEL aka PHILLIP SPIEGEL aka PHILIP M. SPIEGEL aka PHILIP MORTON SPIEGEL BRODY, Deceased. NOTICE OF ACTION (formal notice by publication) TO: All parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the assets and estate of PHILIP SPIEGEL aka PHILLIP SPIEGEL aka PHILIP M. SPIEGEL aka PHILIP MORTON SPIEGEL BRODY YOU ARE NOTIFIED that Petition for Determination of Beneficiaries has been filed in this court. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on petitioner’s attorney, whose name and address are: RICHARD E. WARNER, 12221 Overseas Highway, MARATHON, FL 33050 on or before November 22, 2021, and to file the original of the written defenses with the clerk of this court either before service or immediately thereafter. Failure to serve and file written defenses as required may result in a judgment or order for the relief demanded, without further notice. Signed on this 1st day of October, 2021. KEVIN MADOK As Clerk of the Court By Shakia Mitchell Deputy Clerk Publish: October 7, 14, 21 & 28, 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, 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

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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

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

IIN 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 20-CA-000571-K DIVISION: CIVIL JUDGE TIMOTHY KOENIG Sunset Harbor Resort Condominium Association, Inc., a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of Florida Plaintiff, vs. Robert Vaughn Gibbs, et al. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE AS TO COUNT(S) I Notice is hereby given that on November 1, 2021 at 11:00am, at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest: Unit 532, Week 21, Sunset Harbor Resort, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof as recorded in Official Records Book 1376, Page 1093, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (hereafter the “Declaration”). (Contract No.: 1-18606) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. The sale is being held pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on August 26, 2021, in Civil Case No. 20-CA000571-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida. WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 14TH day of September, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: October 7 & 14, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2020-CA-553-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will, on the 1st day of November, 2021 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Unit 5821, Week 17, Annual Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”). Pursuant to IN REM SUMMARY FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AS TO COUNT(S) I entered in a case pending in said Court, the 22ND day of September 2021 Style of which is: WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FORPROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA Plaintiff, VS. THE ESTATE OF RICHARD CHARLES MCNULTY, et.al Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2020-CA553-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 24TH day of September, 2021 KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Publish: October 7 & 14, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2020-CA-545-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will, on the 1st day of November, 2021 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe

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County, Florida, to wit: Unit F22, Week 20, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”). Pursuant to IN REM SUMMARY FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AS TO COUNT(S) III entered in a case pending in said Court, the 8TH day of September 2021 Style of which is: BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA Plaintiff, VS. KEVIN MICHAEL WESTERKAMP, et. al Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2020-CC545-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 14TH day of September, 2021 KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Publish: October 7 & 14, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

Plaintiff, VS. THE ESTATE OF FRED JOHN TOWLES, et. al Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2020-CC244-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 15TH day of September, 2021 KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Publish: October 7 & 14, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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

The Marathon Yacht Club is looking to hire a Line Cook. $18/hr - Employee Meals - Private Club Friendly Atmosphere - Varying Hours - TuesdaySaturday 10am to 10pm - Call 305-743-6739 to schedule an interview.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 20-CA-000071-K DIVISION: CIVIL JUDGE MARK WILSON Windward Pointe II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Plaintiff, vs. The Estate of Maria Castillo, et al. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE AS TO COUNT(S) I AND II Notice is hereby given that on November 1, 2021 at 11:00am, at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest: Unit 5523, Week 28, Annual Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”). (Contract No.: 2-9513) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. The sale is being held pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered on August 26, 2021, in Civil Case No. 20-CA000071-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida. WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 14TH day of September, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: October 7 & 14, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2020-CC-244-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will, on the 1st day of November, 2021 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Unit F13, Week 37, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”). Pursuant to ORDER TO CANCEL AND RESCHEDULE SALE AS TO COUNT I entered in a case pending in said Court, the 5TH day of August 2021 Style of which is: BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA

BOATS FOR SALE 1994 Mako 241 Center Console, 2016 Twin Mercury 4 stroke, Trailer included. Located in Marathon. $39,000 305-395-0000 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 $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today and Sell Your Boat!

Mobile A/C Business For Sale. Residential, marine & RV's. In business for over 16 years in the Middle Keys. E m a i l : diver329@aol.com 3 0 5 - 2 4 0 - 4 0 3 0

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. TAVERNIER ACE HARDWARE is hiring 1 FULL TIME employee (4 full day shifts per week.) Please email: Stacey@ t h e h a rd wa re s to re. co m 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 NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah's is now hiring for all shifts. Please apply in person at 8919 Overseas Highway in Marathon.

EMPLOYMENT Paralegal wanted in Key West – certification unnecessary. Must have litigation office experience and be reliable. 25 hours a week, excellent pay. Email resume to marston@keywestlaw.net 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 w w w. c i . m a r a t h o n . f l. u s 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. 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. c o m / c a r e e r s

Immediate openings for experienced plumbers and helpers (with or without experience - we will train the right person). Must have a valid driver's license & clean driving record. Please apply in person at 10700 5th Avenue Gulf, Marathon or email resume to: eerpinc@gmail.com Charter Captain / Mate Busy fishing charter business in Marathon looking for experienced fishing Captain/Mate. Busy boats and location. Offshore, Inshore, Reef/ Wreck. Also part-time Boat Cleaner needed for afternoons. Send text or call 305-481-3259 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. 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.

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

Beautiful Office Space available for rent now on US1 in Tavernier @MM92. Call 305-394-0530

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

HOUSING FOR SALE 1.5 acres oceanfront lagoon, 120' X 640' parcel, existing 3+ MR, 5 meters, suitable up to 10 villas/ homes, boat access, ocean bayview 2nd Floor. Located in Marathon. $4.299 million. 3 0 5 - 9 2 8 - 9 0 5 7

RV SITE FOR RENT RV Site For Rent in Marathon. Full Hookup. Very quiet, gated property. Dock available. No pets. 3 0 5 - 6 1 0 - 8 0 0 2

Place your RV SITE FOR RENT ad here. Only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today!

Place your RV SITE FOR RENT ad here. Only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today

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 5 6 1 - 5 7 9 - 8 3 9 9 DRY LOT ON DUCK KEY for sale. 106 S. Bahama Drive. Call 305-481-1316

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 Marathon Commercial Space. US1-MM50. Ideal location at Mid Town Center-next to Wendy's. 2,800 sq ft divided into offices, kitchen, 2 restrooms, 2nd floor, elevator, plenty of parking. Contact Jim Chaplin. 305481-7557. jim@ chappytimes.com

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

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Duties to include: • Provide administrative support (legal or real estate closing background would be preferred but not required) • Additional tasks as needed and required • Proficient in computer systems, including Outlook, Word and Excel • Strong organizational skills • Strong work ethic • Team player Excellent Benefits Package EOE M/F/D/V Apply online at www.spottswood.com/careers

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.

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

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

NOW HIRING Full or Part Time Guest Services

Answer phones, take reservations, greet customers with a smile. Cashier responsibilities, must be able to multi task. Please apply in person at

Aquarium Encounters 11710 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED!

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

Monroe County School District

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 PHYSICIAN PRACTICE MEDICAL ASSISTANT or EMT, PRIMARY CARE $3,000 Sign Bonus, Marathon, FT, Shift Varies - 114744 PHYSICIAN PRACTICE MEDICAL ASSISTANT or EMT, PRIMARY CARE $3,000 Sign Bonus, Marathon, FT, Shift Varies - 116074 PHYSICIAN PRACTICE PATIENT REPRESENTATIVE 2, PRIMARY CARE Marathon 2 Office 1, FT, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM - 115026

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

PHYSICIAN PRACTICE PATIENT REPRESENTATIVE 2, PRIMARY CARE Marathon 2 Office 1, FT, Shift Varies 116052

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

APPLY AND LEARN MORE: careers.baptisthealth.net or call 786-243-8507

SEEKING SALES ASSISTANT

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

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.

BOAT CAPTAINS

Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Drivers

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

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

Busy Key Largo Dive Center has immediate openings for

We are now hiring for the following positions:

Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

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

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