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n the morning of Oct. 4, surgeon Derek Papp glided out of the glass doors of the sparkling new Fishermen’s Hospital entrance to chat with hospital CEO Drew Grossman on the sidewalk outside. He had just completed the first surgeries performed at the new facility, post-Irma rebuild: two shoulder arthroscopies, including a rotator cuff repair and a rotator cuff augmentation. “They were successful,” Papp said about the procedures. He was smiling and cool as a cucumber, as confident and unflustered as George Clooney in an episode of ER. He gave final instructions to his patient, who was being wheeled outside to a waiting car curbside and gently assisted inside. The glossy facade of a new facility. A state-of-the-art operating suite. The unharried doctor. This new reality for Fishermen’s Hospital was a mere daydream after Irma in 2017, when the facility was crammed into trailers after its destruction. And now, the sky is the limit for what the new building can provide for Keys locals. “People know we’re here, but now they can truly come here for ER and outpatient surgeries,” said Grossman. “We’re here to stay. Our goals are more recruitment, more surgeons and physicians. It’s really about the services we can provide here to prevent the community from going to the mainland.” The CEO pointed out that the old Marathon library building next door will be turned into a medical arts complex for physician’s offices. “One of the biggest challenges is recruitment, from a staffing standpoint,” Grossman said. “Living in the Keys is expensive. You can sell the palm trees and sea life, but there’s a price to pay.” Papp is currently the director of the Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, and he comes down to perform surgeries at Mariners and now at Fishermen's. And more proce-

Staff preps before the first surgery in the new operating room. BAPTIST HEALTH/Contributed

dures are scheduled: He has two knee scopes planned at Fishermen’s at the end of the month. The surgeon discussed that he was able to use up-to-date techniques in Fishermen’s brand-new operating suite. “The rotator cuff augmentation has been in vogue for the past five years or so,” he said. “It’s pretty new technology. We want to be able to take care of the people of the Middle Keys and south so they don’t have to go too far. Fishermen’s Hospital has a lot of great people who have worked hard to make this happen.” In addition to the operating suite, the new 37,330-square-foot Fishermen’s Community Hospital now provides specialized services such as 24/7 emergency care with telestroke services to give stroke patients immediate access to board-certified neurologists, an on-site helipad, six inpatient beds, including two intensive care beds with 24/7 monitoring, nine emergency department beds, five additional recovery beds, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation and laboratory services. In addition, Fishermen’s is now home to the southernmost branch of Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health, providing patients with high-quality oncology care close to home. Fishermen’s Community Hospital has been caring for the Florida Keys community since 1962. In July, at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the hospital’s reopening, Grossman said, “Baptist Health is heavily investing in communities throughout South Florida to ensure access to high-quality care for all who need it. This new facility is

an extension of our commitment to providing the best healthcare to all residents and visitors in the Keys.” The enhanced stroke services is a particular coup for local residents, considering that the American Stroke Association lists stroke as the number five cause of death in the United States. To increase survival and limit long-term effects of a stroke, a patient has up to 4.5 hours from the onset of symptoms to receive intravenous treatment. A ride sitting in traffic to a Miami facility or even a helicopter lift may take time away from critical care. With the new technology, as soon as a patient with stroke symptoms enters the Fishermen’s emergency department, the attending team issues a stroke alert and connects with an on-call neurologist at Miami Neuroscience Institute. The patient’s diagnostic imaging results are promptly sent to the consulting physician for review. But hey, let’s not forget the fountain with changing-color lights, the focal point outside the new building — and a long way from the sight of a group of trailers surrounded by debris, which the property had a few years ago. Grossman noted that the new fountain with the pineapple sculpture will have different colored lights to celebrate different occasions. For example, the water will be pink for October, Breast Cancer Awareness month. And it was recently orange for World Patient Safety Day. Grossman pointed at the fountain and smiled. “I want people to drive by and look at the fountain and say, ‘What color is it today?’”

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THE HARD Candidate forum addresses pressing challenges facing the City of Marathon ALEX RICKERT

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andidates vying for the open seats on Marathon’s City Council gathered on Sept. 30 to tackle a wide variety of issues, in a forum presented by the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce and the Weekly Newspapers. Each candidate was offered the chance to answer 12 questions designed to show their insight on the issues foremost in the minds of Marathon residents. The questions and candidates’ responses to four of the 12 questions are below; please note that answers have been edited for length. For a full recording of the forum with all questions, please visit monroe-fl.vod.castus.tv/vod. The Questions: 1. Given the vacation rental (VR) situation, are you in favor of trying to put a cap on VRs, and would you consider having our City Attorney write a letter to the State Attorney General to get a formal legal opinion on our city’s ability to amend our VR ordinance, which would then potentially allow us to cap VRs? 2. What affordable housing efforts has the city implemented that have been successful? Mov-

ing forward, what are some initiatives, programs or ideas you have to improve our current workforce housing situation? 3. In 2017, a non-binding referendum passed by voters for the city to research the costs and viability of a community pool. However, the city is currently planning for a splash pad. Which community asset would you prefer to support: a community pool or splash pad? 4. The Fishermen’s Community Hospital special taxing district was put in place in 2018. This is to be reviewed and renewed every year. Has Baptist fulfilled its obligation with this, and should you be elected, would you vote to continue this special taxing district? GREG COLDIRON 1. Vacation Rentals have been a double edged sword. It's made it more difficult to live here and raise a family, but property owners certainly have rights also. There is something called home rule, which we can’t seem to get through the legislature. This past year, we couldn't even get it out of a committee. Having said that, what we can do is enforce our existing ordinance. There should be a 24-hour rental agent with a complaint number that someone actually answers. If that doesn't work, there’s supposed to be a code enforcement person that answers the phone. That doesn't seem to be working. We shouldn't be

forced to call the sheriff's department. I mean, really, does a three bedroom house need six dually pickup trucks and four watercraft trailers? We need to enforce our existing vacation rental ordinance. 2. We've had some successes, but they've really been few and far between. We want workforce housing. We don't want to build places for people to come down here and live without being productive members of our community. Whatever permits are left should be awarded to construction entrepreneurs. I would argue that none of us here tonight can survive in Marathon unless our middle class thrives. 3. With me, the trouble is that pools are dangerous, expensive, they have to be staffed, there’s a lot of maintenance, a lot of chemicals, and they’re not very green. The 500-pound gorilla in the room for the swimming pool is liability insurance. Marathon would have to self-insure and take that risk. One catastrophic accident could bankrupt our town. I think a splash pad is a great idea and a good compromise. It can be used almost every day of the year. 4. Yes. We simply can't live here without a hospital. I own a lot of workforce housing here in Marathon. I bought blighted, abandoned properties and rehabbed them and turned them into true workforce housing. So I pay more property taxes than most people. Yet I supported the hospital financially and lobbied and supported the special taxing district.

LYNNY DEL GAIZO 1. We’re unified as locals on the issues of vacation rentals. They bring us business, but have affected our neighborhoods. My biggest thing is the management of them. The managers get paid 20% to handle them; I just want them to enforce the rules that we already have in place. I don’t like that I’ve had to bring in barrels every day from my neighbors that rent, but I also know that the cleaning business is making $30 an hour to clean those instead of the $5 or $10 they were making 15 years ago. I don't want to cite everyone, but I want compliance. 2. I know that when people ask about workforce housing, they're not really talking about living in an apartment. They want a home to raise their family. What I would like to see is more Habitat for Humanity that makes this viable, or maybe a corporation or construction company that builds a four-plex or townhouse of some kind because they don't cost as much to build. Either we refurbish some of the old homes and the places on the other end of town, or build little homes on stilts, 2/2s for the workforce. A workforce just doesn't want to live in an apartment. Help them get the first time homeowner’s loan and help them get into these homes. 3. I will admit I did not vote for the pool when it was on the ballot. I like the parks and the green space, but I think we can do more with what we have. For example, Marathon Com-

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QUESTIONS munity Park’s amphitheatre could benefit from a concert promoter. I know so many locals who travel to Key West to go to the concerts that are owned by the city, or the splash pad. If you ask me if I like the pool or the splash pad, a few years later, my answer would be the splash pad. When people pay taxes, they want to see what they're getting for their money. So I personally think that we need to make more fun things to do. 4. I agree that we do need the hospital for personal health and for visitors. I think we need to keep a good eye on the finances every year. I think I would keep my eye on the taxes for the people who don’t have insurance. But I think it's good to have it. I was for it; I went to all the fundraisers. I just think we should see how much we are spending on people that don't have insurance and re-look at it every year. LUIS GONZALEZ 1. Vacation rentals are definitely an economic engine that help tremendously in this community. It's a big trickle down effect. But we have a responsibility to our neighborhoods, and for our residents, their quality of life is important. We have to increase enforcement at the city level. The bottom line is that the code department needs to work with the rental agents and hold them accountable. They're the ones that are reaping the profits. They're the ones that need to be accountable for the destruction that the tenants are causing.

Candidates for Marathon City Council answer questions at a forum sponsored by the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce and the Keys Weekly. The election is Tuesday, Nov. 2, with early voting beginning on Oct. 18. The top two vote-getters will win; the city council is a non-partisan body. ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly.

We can’t survive without a hospital, not only for our residents, but for our visitors. Being part of the hospital facility with our tax money gives us the opportunity to interject when there’s an issue. We have some skin in the game.

2. The city of Marathon has done a lot. We currently have 775 units on the ground. I think that is spectacular. I think we're probably amongst the leaders in this county. I would like to see a good portion of the allocations we have saved for Habitat for Humanity, because they truly work for affordable homeownership. And as a city as a community, we need to support organizations like Habitat for Humanity, because those are the ones that provide roots in the ground. 3. The splash pad is something that I want to see move forward. The referendum question of the pool came up in 2017. It did win, but it won by a slight margin of about 1%. Therefore, I think a true question needs to be put out to referendum at the next midterm election that reads, “Would you be in favor of contributing to the building and operation of a community pool on your tax bill?” Until then, I am not in favor. 4. I've always been a supporter of the hospital. They did have a little issue this year. The issue was fixed. I will look at the financial report, and I will continue supporting the hospital.

TREVOR WOFSEY 1. I'm tired of hearing we can't fix the vacation rental problem. Vacation rentals play a very important role in our community. But we need to enforce the rules on the books to make sure our neighborhoods’ quality of life doesn't suffer. When we finally get a chance to make our own rules again, we can then talk about maybe putting a cap on them or any number of other possible solutions. Right now the best and most efficient use of our time to solve this problem is to enforce the existing rules. 2. I don't think the phrase affordable housing means anything to anyone anymore. No one knows what it means; it's lost its definition. I'm concerned about housing for people who live and work here. We need more housing, but I'm not in favor of another layer of bureaucracy in this city to build and manage it. For right now, we need to enable private industries to step up to build housing. The city shouldn't build it, but should help get it built. The single most important thing we can do first is to raise the transfer fee of a transferable building right back to $16,000 to discourage people from buying an affordable property, tearing it down, and trans-

ferring that right to a waterfront lot to build another vacation rental. 3. If done properly, a pool or splash pad can happen and be a great asset and benefit to the city. I don't want to burden the taxpayers of our city, but there are other funding mechanisms for community goals. There's grant money, TDC money, and user fees. There are responsible ways to do this. People voted for this pool, and won. 4. My understanding was that in the beginning, they called it an indigent care taxing district. I thought I heard that it was being used as skin in the game for building the new hospital. It left a bad taste in a lot of people's mouths with the confusion in the beginning. They did a beautiful job. We definitely need the hospital. I've been there, I take my kids there. The staff is fantastic. We will review their financials yearly. And we'll take it from there.

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MARATHON CITY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS BOAT RAMP FEES, VENDORS AND LIMITING HOME ELEVATIONS

Stanley Switlik assistant principal Sarah Adams, left, accepts CFFK’s Dolphin Pride Award check from CFFK’s Kevin Bowes and Lavarski Smith. CONTRIBUTED On Oct. 12, Marathon City Council members will be discussing the safe placement of vendors on the street in front of the beach, as seen in this photo. KEYS WEEKLY FILE PHOTO

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n tap for the upcoming Marathon City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at city hall: a breakdown of the logistics of the city-owned boat ramp launch fees. “At the last meeting, we asked staff to come up with a plan for implementing the structure,” Mayor Luis Gonzalez told Keys Weekly. “It’s something that’s in the infant stage. How are we going to implement it? Will there be staff? A kiosk?” The discussion item was first placed on the Aug. 10 agenda of the Marathon City Council by Councilman Dan Zieg. At the time, he proposed to charge visitors $50 per “round trip” — boats going in the water and boats coming out of the water — and a $10 annual permit for locals to launch. “Residents would need special treatment in this matter; maybe we could charge $10 for an annual permit to launch. They would need to have a driver’s license with a Marathon address and a boat registration and trailer registration that matches it,” Zieg said at that meeting. If Marathon were to charge fees at city-owned ramps, it would not be the first. The City of Crystal River began charging fees in August. That city is also charging for daily parking.

Also on the agenda: a second hearing of Ordinance 2021-21, which is about limiting access of mobile vendors on Sombrero Beach Road immediately adjacent to Sombrero Beach. If the ordinance passes through the second hearing, it will be enacted. “When you have mobile vending on the strip at the beach, it’s very busy,” Gonzalez said. “When the kids see snacks and ice cream, they run into the street. I’d rather prevent that and keep it at the beginning of the beach.” In addition, council member John Bartus told Keys Weekly that he is happy that Ordinance 202124 is appearing for its first hearing on Oct. 12. “I’ve been pushing for this,” he said, explaining that the ordinance is to protect the affordability of ground-level homes. This ordinance would amend a city code that orders residents to elevate their homes if they accumulate more than 50 percent damage over three years. “FEMA only requires one year,” noted Bartus. He would like the same for Marathon residents. If a home gets damaged by 30 percent one year, the following year the recorded damage percentage will be “reset.” This ordinance will lessen the possibility that a homeowner will have to rebuild their structure.

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on the Dolphin Pride awards align with the Classroom Champions themes of goal setting, feedback, leadership, perseverance, community, optimism, healthy living, and emotions. Donors also may contribute at any time to these awards (donors should note Dolphin Pride in the notes area) and the foundation will double those donations. More information is at cffk.fcsuite. com/erp/donate/create?funit_ id=1068 — Contributed

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City Council Items *A. Approval of Minutes B. Red Ribbon Week Proclamation (Mayor Gonzalez) C. Fitness Court Art Contest Finalist D. Building Inspection Ordinance 2021-18 Discussion (Councilmember Zieg) E. Request to Waive Fees and Allow Beer and Wine at the Celtic Fest to be held at Community Park January 8th and 9th.

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City Manager Report *A. Park and Recreation Report *B. Marathon Fire Rescue Report *C. Building Report *D. Public Works Report *E. Marina Report *F. MCSO Marathon Substation Report *G. Wastewater Report *H. Code Report I. Boat Ramp Launch Fees J. Legislative Priorities K. Allowing Beer and Wine at a November 6th Private Event at Community Park Ordinances for First Public Hearing A. Ordinance 2021-19, Amending The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) From Residential Medium (RM) To Mixed Use Commercial (MU-C) For Property Described As Part Gov’t Lot 1 And Part Gov’t Lot 2, Part Parcel 3 And Adjacent Bay Bottom South Of And Adjacent Part Gov’t Lot 1, Key Vaccas, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, Having Real Estate Number 00104260-000000; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Repeal Of Conflicting Provisions; Providing For The Transmittal Of This Ordinance To The Department Of Economic Opportunity; And Providing For An Effective Date Upon The Approval Of This Ordinance By The Department Of Economic Opportunity. (Tabled August 10, 2021) B.

Ordinance 2021-20 Amending The Zoning Designation From Residential Medium (RM) To Mixed Use (MU) For Property Described As Part Gov’t Lot 1 And Part Gov’t Lot 2, Part Parcel 3 And Adjacent Bay Bottom South Of And Adjacent Part Gov’t Lot 1, Key Vaccas, Marathon, Monroe Co., Florida, Having Real Estate Number 00104260-000000; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Repeal Of Conflicting Provisions; Providing For The Transmittal Of This Ordinance To The State Department Of Community Affairs; And Providing For An Effective Date Upon The Approval Of This Ordinance By The State Department Of Economic Opportunity. (Tabled August 10, 2021)

Ordinance 2021-23, Amending The Comprehensive Plan By Amending The Existing Property Rights Element To Include Further Protections Of Private Property Rights; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Repeal Of Conflicting Provisions; Providing For The Transmittal Of This Ordinance To The Department Of Economic Opportunity; And Providing For An Effective Date Upon The Approval Of This Ordinance By The State Department Of Economic Opportunity.

Ordinance 2021-24, Amending The Code Of Ordinances Chapter 6 Entitled “Buildings And Building Regulations” Article III Entitled “Building Code” Sections 6-25 And 6-26 Entitled “Amendments To The Florida Building Code, Building” And “Amendments To The Florida Building Code, Existing Building” Respectively, Amending The Cumulative Period For Substantial Damage And Substantial Improvement; And Amending The Land Development Regulations Chapter 110 Entitled “Definitions”, Article 3 Entitled “Defined Terms”; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Repeal Of Conflicting Provisions; Providing For The Transmittal Of This Ordinance To The State Department Of Economic Opportunity; Providing For The Transmittal Of This Ordinance To The Florida Building Commission; And Providing For An Effective Date Upon The Approval Of This Ordinance By The State Department Of Economic Opportunity.

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Ordinance 2021-22, Amending Chapter 102, Article 6 (“Comprehensive Plan Amendment”) To Account For Changes In Florida State Legislation Since Initial Adoption; Providing For The Repeal Of All Ordinances Or Parts Thereof Found To Be In Conflict; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Transmittal Of This Ordinance To The State Department Of Economic Opportunity After Final Adoption By The City Council; Providing For Inclusion In The Code Of Ordinances And Providing For An Effective Date.

Resolutions For Adoption *A. Resolution 2021-94, Awarding Change Order #2 for the Engineering Design and Permitting for the Service Area 3 Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion Upgrade and ACOE Grant Projects under Work Authorization 2019-105WW To Weiler Engineering Corporation.; Increasing the Contract Amount of $215,395.00 to $425,730.00 Authorizing the City Manager To Execute The Contract And Expend Budgeted Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date. *B.

Resolution 2021-95, Approving A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) As A Form Of Mutual Aid Agreement Requested By Monroe County And The State Of Florida To Join With Together With Other Local Government Units As A Participant In The Florida Memorandum Of Understanding Regarding Opioid Litigation For The Purposes Of This Agreement Described In Exhibit “A”; And Providing For An Effective Date.

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Resolution 2021-96, Approving Cyber Security Software In The Amount Of $54,420 Annually; Authorizing The Waiver Of Bidding Procedures; Authorizing The City Manager To Expend Budgeted Funds; And Providing An Effective Date.

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Resolution 2021-97, Approving and Ratifying The First Extension to the Professional Services Agreement Between The City Of Marathon And Professional Practice Support, Inc., Third Party Healthcare Billing Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager To Execute The Extension And Expend Budgeted Funds; And Providing For An Effective Date.

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Resolution 2021-98, Approving the First Amendment to the Fire Rescue – EMS Medical Director Agreement With Professional Emergency Services, Inc., In An Amount Not To Exceed $50,715; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Amendment And Expend Budgeted Funds; And Providing For An Effective Date And Providing An Effective Date.

Resolution 2021-99, Approving Payment for Invoice 20216029 from Nationwide Plumbing Services in An Amount Not to Exceed $109,868.00 for the EMERGENCY repairs to the force main on US1; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Contract And Appropriate Budgeted Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date.

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Resolution 2021–100, Approval Of An Easement Agreement Between The City Of Marathon And Marathon Shopping Center 1718, LLC For An Easement In A Portion Of The Kmart Shopping Center For Installation Of A Bus Shelter; Authorizing The Major To execute The Easement Agreement; And Providing For An Effective Date.

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Resolution 2021-101, Approving Agreement No. MV423 For CVA 21-026 With The Department Of Environmental Protection Clean Vessel Act Grant Program And Authorizing Acceptance Of $90,435.57 In Grant Funding For Operations Of Equipment, Maintenance, Repairs, Pump Out Signage And Educational Material; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Agreement; Providing For Conflicts; Severability; And An Effective Date.

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Tik Tok Terror SCHOOLS, STATE ATTORNEY WILL PROSECUTE ONLINE DARES

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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” chal-

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

lenge into its new “Helpful Hands, 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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huck Licis-Masson, a Key West local, has been the executive director of the Monroe County Education Foundation since 2012. His passion for not only the mentees, but also the mentors and Take Stock coaches, is evident. He keeps the big picture in mind as he works toward helping mentees achieve their goals and dreams. The Weekly sat down with LicisMasson to learn more about Take Stock, what mentors do and the impact on Keys students. One of the biggest questions I get asked regarding being a mentor is what a mentor is not. A mentor is not a tutor or an ATM providing funds or a ride like an Uber driver driving the Take Stock scholar around from event to event or home to school. A mentor is a kind caring adult, could be someone who's working or retired, may or may not have completed college, but is interested in helping a student through middle school and high school via weekly mentor meetings that only last about 30 to 45 minutes. Mentors help the students learn self-advocacy skills, how to navigate school, classes, responsibilities as they increase from year to year in terms of academics, perhaps job responsibilities, personal responsibilities and how to interact with people positively. In addition, they are instrumental in public speaking, where they help the students come out of their shell if they are shy and reluctant to talk to adults. Through the weekly practice mentor sessions, our students tend to become more confident and self-assured. Also, being an active listener to the student, asking a couple of questions and then allowing the students to run with those questions and talk about their life, goals and where they would like to go. Some essential skills a mentor can share with a mentee are self-confidence and presenting oneself, making eye contact with the person, speaking directly to the person. And this helps not only with their classes and job interviews, but also when they have a scholarship or college interview. Then also working with different teachers and individuals when they do head off to college. Another very important skill is learning time management and how to

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Mentor Stephanie Scuderi with her mentee Cresaria Del Pino at 2019 TSIC graduation. CONTRIBUTED

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handle and juggle responsibilities. And those responsibilities as they become a young adult leaving high school and going into college. Then being an active listener. So, learning how to listen and participate in the conversation, formulate one's own opinions and back them up — then supporting those opinions. You can have an opinion on one thing or another, but how do you support your opinion? A common challenge a mentee struggles with can vary from student to student. Some students struggle with academics and find some of the coursework challenging. We push our students to continuously raise the bar and strive towards advanced placement courses and do enrollment courses when possible—and doing more than they feel comfortable doing in some cases. It's about stretching their limits and learning how to do those challenges. Our mentors and coaches help the students to ensure they're not out of their realm. They were placed in a course for a reason based on test scores and previous accomplishments. They can do the work and learn how to navigate it while having a support network because they will experience it in college. They will have to figure that out on their own and learn how to meet those challenges, maintain the course work and earn the grades. As they grow older, handling how to take on jobs and learn how to balance work life with academic life, athletics, and home. How do you enjoy all of that and ensure that there's enough time for life’s necessities? Some of my favorite mentee success stories are when we'd take our students on college tours. We would make it a multi-day trip. It’s incredible seeing some of our quiet, reserved mentees open up after meeting peers from the other high schools on the trip. They come into their own, and it helps them come out of their shell. They have the opportunity to meet other Take Stock high schoolers and also alums. For the first time, they can envision themselves on that college campus as a student. The other side of the coin is seeing the accomplishments of a mentee when they're in college and earning a degree. And then it comes back, and they're happy and proud of what they succeeded in doing, earning the degree and entering a career of their choice. Overall, finding that happiness and success always warms my heart. The ultimate win is when the student applies and is accepted to several universities and then chooses. I am so proud to be part of the Take Stock in Children program because it allows me the opportunity to help students succeed and strive for opportunities that may not otherwise be there for them. My history is in teaching. I've been a teacher before I was an administrator, and when I was an assistant head of administration at this school in Saint Louis, that was very rewarding, but at the same time, there are many challenges. In this particular role that I'm in, I enjoy working with the students, supporting a fantastic team of coaches who work directly with the students and the mentors, and seeing the progression, the journey, from contract signing to graduation. Interested in making an impact and becoming a mentor? Take Stock is accepting applications for mentors who are passionate about helping a young adult on their journey to college. Visit monroecountyedfound.com for more information and an application.

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he recreational and commercial stone crab harvest seasons start Oct. 15 and remain open through May 1, closing May 2, 2022. The minimum claw size is 2 7/8 inches. As a reminder, all plastic and wood stone crab traps will need to be outfitted with a 2-3/16-inch escape ring before the 2023/2024 season. Recreational Trap Registration Recreational harvesters who are age 16 and older and fish with traps are required to complete an online, no-cost recreational stone crab trap registration each year. To register, visit GoOutdoorsFlorida.com, sign in, click the “Click here to get a License!” tile, scroll down to the “Saltwater Fishing” section, and select “Recreational Stone Crab Trap Registration.” Upon completion, each person will receive unique trap registration numbers that must be included on each trap along with the owner’s full name and address. This information must be legible and permanently attached to each trap. Other tips and regulations Care should be taken when removing the claws so as to not permanently injure the crab. Claws may not be taken from egg-bearing stone crabs. Stone crabs may not be harvested with any device that can puncture, crush or injure a crab’s body, including spears or hooks. Recreational harvesters may take a daily bag limit of 1 gallon of claws per person or 2 gallons per vessel, whichever is less, and may use up to five stone crab traps per person. Recreational and commercial traps may be baited and placed in the water Oct. 5 but traps may not be pulled and claws may not be harvested or possessed until Oct. 15. Traps that are not being fished should be removed from the water to avoid ghost fishing, a process in which marine species get caught in the trap for extended periods of time and are not harvested. Stone crab regulations are the same in state and federal waters. More information on harvesting stone crabs for recreation, trap specifications, commercial stone crab regulations and licensing is at MyFWC.com/Marine. Keep up-to-date with saltwater and freshwater fishing regulations on your phone by downloading the Fish Rules app in the App Store or Google Play. Learn more at FishRulesApp.com.

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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 with FWC investigators on Sept. 28,

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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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The boys cross country team has worked its way to a team average time of 19:28.88, earning 1st place in the last two meets. JAMES MURPHY/Contributed

CROSS COUNTRY (5K TIME) MHS @ Palmer Date of meet: Oct. 3 Male: Pedro Zapata- 17:59.62 Vaclav Bursa- 19:12.00 Jakub Bursa-19:22.00 Ladies: Mikkel Ross- 22:34.90 Rain Banks- 25:30.40 Ava Merryman- 26:39.10 Maeve Merryman- 26:51.97 The cross country teams’ regional championship is right around the corner, beginning Nov. 5. “Barring injury, we are confident that both the boys and girls teams will advance to Regionals in Boca Raton”, said coach James Murphy. Currently Mikkel Ross is leading the girls team with a season best time of 22:34 and Pedro Zapata is leading the boys with a season best of 17:59. “We have been running well as a team. The girls’ average time has been around 25:41 all season and as the weather cools we are hoping to drop that average by at least another minute.” said Murphy. “Coach Joey Gonzalez and myself are really proud of the team this season. After having the majority of the team graduate last season, we figured we would have a few years of rebuilding ahead of us. Instead, we have the largest team we’ve had in a decade. There are 28 runners, who compete against each other every day and keep improving together. We were not expecting to make another run at the state tournament, but with the work these kids are putting in, it may be a reality,” said Murphy.

FOOTBALL MHS vs Westminster Christian Date of game: Oct. 2 • Carlos Lezcano- 3 tackles and a forced fumble. • Malachi Hawkins- 12 carries/60 yards and 4 tackles. “We have a few true warriors that play hard no matter the score, and I’m very proud of them for that. We’ve had a lot of adversity this season with injuries and players having to step up and play different positions. The sport of football reveals character and provides life lessons that can only be learned on the field,” said head coach Mac Childress.

VOLLEYBALL MHS vs Coral Shores Score: loss Date of game: Oct. 5 • Rylan Chapa- 4 kills, 3 aces, 5 serves. • Lillian Guo- 3 kills, 5 aces, 3 serves. • Madison Elwell- 8 serves, 2 assists. • Emily Suarez- 5 kills, 3 serves.

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hat do you enjoy about being a part of five sports? I enjoy the team aspect, and being active in school activities. I am also very competitive, so that fuels my passion for sports. How long have you been playing sports? I have always been active in sports. I started at the age of 4 and I have worked to get better every year since then. My favorite sport would have to be track. This is because I love the different events. If you’re not good at one race, you can redeem yourself, and be even better in the next race. Describe one of your best moments in athletics. In 2019 my team and I weren’t expected to make it to states. The top four teams would advance to the state championship from our region, and we placed fourth. I can't even explain the joy we all felt; we trained so hard for hours, and it finally paid off. Every year since, we have made it our goal to make it to states, and we have. Coach Murphy says... “Today is death day.” The funniest part about it, though, is that he says this every day. What it means, in short, is that the practice is going to be awful.

Student-athlete extraordinaire Mikkel Ross does not shy away from hard work. She is a five-sport athlete who is winning on and off the track. Besides being a star on the cross country, golf, weight lifting, soccer and track teams, Mikkel is enrolled in all honors and AP classes and has maintained a 4.2 grade point average while doing so. Not to mention Ross has taken on responsibility within the school, as she is the sophomore class president. Out of all her sports, Ross said track and cross country are her favorites. “I love the different events. If you’re not good at one race, you can redeem yourself, and do even better in the next race.” Ross has broken the school record for the mile twice. The first time was in 8th grade, and then again her freshman year. She also broke the school's 4x4 race record last year at regionals. “The team and I placed one away from advancing to states, so this year I better keep up my tradition by continuing to break records.” Ross believes that her attitude plays an important role in her successes. She says,“You can’t just expect to win. You have to want to win; you can't go into it thinking that you will win. Oftentimes when you do this, you end up losing.” Ross has an important role on the cross country team — she is team captain. She says, “I train all year long, so I know a lot about running and have become really good at giving pointers to my teammates.” As of right now, in her sophomore year, Ross’ times are good enough to get her committed to a D2 school. Time will only tell the bright future she has ahead of her.

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arathon Middle School football team played host to the Ransom Everglade Raiders on Oct. 2. The game was tied at 12 late in the fourth quarter, but the Raiders scored to win 20-12. “It was great playing at home for the first time in two years. We have a great group of kids this year. They come to practice and work hard,” said head coach Tom Junker. “Our motto is to get better every day. The amount we have improved from our first game was very noticeable.” Marathon Middle School’s next home game is Thursday, Oct. 14 at 4:30 against Florida Christian. — Weekly staff report

BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly For more game photos visit ShadyPalmPhotography.com 1. Marathon’s Jayden Rosete (10) shakes off a Raider. 2. Josh Wall (11) blocks for eighth grader Shamar Wright (21). 3. Marathon head coach Tom Junker addresses the team. 4. Marathon Fire Rescue’s Trace Goodwin, a four-year varsity Dolphin linebacker, shares a few observations with a couple young linebackers. 5. Dolphin safety Charles Apollony (22) puts a hit on a Raider ball carrier. 6. Josh Wall (11) picks up some Dolphin yardage. 7. Shamar Wright (21) scores a Marathon touchdown.

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ven when she was a little girl, Cheryl Cottrell always wanted to be a nurse. Always. She would play nurse with her dolls and read the “Nurse Sue Barton” series of books. She even considered being a missionary nurse through her Southern Baptist church. “That didn’t happen. I was too strong-willed,” recalled Cottrell with a laugh. “But we can be missionaries in our own backyard.” Which is, in the end, exactly what she did. After growing up in the Upper Keys and graduating from Coral Shores High School, Cottrell studied to be a nurse and followed her calling, practically in her own childhood backyard in the Keys. She received her associate’s degree in nursing from MiamiDade South, a bachelor’s degree in nursing from FIU and a master’s degree in health service administration from Barry University. Along the way, she put in 45 years at both Mariners Hospital and Fishermen’s Community Hospital, now a part of Baptist Health. She rose from a nursing assistant to vice president of nursing services and chief nursing officer. And now, at age 70, she is retiring. Her last day as a nurse will be Dec. 18. But one gets the feeling that her love for nursing runs so deep, she might not be able to stop. “I'm glad I made the decision (to retire),” she said. “It was a hard decision to make. I’ve worked since I was a teenager. Really, I’ve already started to think about whether I’d volunteer somewhere, maybe one day a week. I love what I do, I love being a nurse and a nurse administrator. I work with a great bunch of people. I think we have the best nurses in all of South Florida. My peers in Miami may disagree.” Drew Grossman, CEO of Mariners Hospital & Fishermen’s Community Hospital, pointed out her unflagging devotion to both her profession and the Keys in his announcement of her retirement.

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“In addition to her daily position, Cheryl is actively involved in Upper Keys community and business organizations,” he wrote. “She has been on the board of directors of Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition since 1992. Also served as the hospital representative on both Key Largo and Ocean Reef chambers of commerce. Today, she continues her membership in the South Florida Organization of Nurse Executives, American Nurses Association and Florida Nurses Association. ... (Cottrell has) served Baptist Health and the Keys community with the utmost dedication, commitment and a legacy that will be hard to match.” Melanie O’Neill is director of nursing services at Mariners and Fishermen's and worked with Cottrell for 22 years. O’Neill witnessed firsthand Cottrell’s commitment to her work. “She’s very humble and goes out of her way,” O’Neill said. “There are so many examples of that. She’ll come in and relieve the nurses. So whatever patient comes through, she makes sure she gets them cleaned up. She does it all the time. It's just amazing that she has no issues getting in the trenches with all of us. She’ll come in the hospital in the middle of the night so she can help people in the community deal with the illness of their loved one. It's almost like she’s on call 24/7. Gayle Maimo, director of cardiopulmonary services at Mariners, worked with Cottrell for 16 years and got to know her well. “She's a very dynamic woman. Very. She's got pictures in her office of her family. She's religious and does a lot for the community. I was impressed she was very involved with Leadership Monroe County while having a busy family life,” said Maimo, pointing out that her coworker and friend is not afraid of hard work that others may consider below their station. “Once, here at Mariners, they didn’t have enough housekeepers to clean,” Maimo remembered. “And she would get out and mop the floors. She would do whatever is needed to do. If you see her now, she wears sneakers with a dress.” “I don’t want to cry, but I'm going to miss her,” said O’Neill. “She’s put other hospitals first for so long, I’m praying she enjoys her time now. Once, she couldn't go on a hike with her sister because something was going on in the hospital. So I pray she takes time for himself now. She is a wonderful, wonderful leader.” The good news is, she’s not going anywhere. For the time being — until she’s compelled to volunteer, like she’s already predicted — Cottrell is going to spend her retirement with her adult children, their spouses and her five grandchildren. “For me, it’s been a privilege to work in this community and make friends with the people I work with and the people I've grown up with,” she said. “It is scary retiring, but I have lots of things I can catch up on. I still live in Key Largo. I live in paradise. Someone asked me if I’ll move. And I think, ‘Well, my house is paid for, and my grandchildren are here.’ So no, I'm not moving.”

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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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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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HARD HATS AND SUNKEN SHIPS

Two avid treasure hunters find their way to the Keys

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 Danish-born 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

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

minimum crew age of 16. Though the boy was 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 ship timbers were reported BRAD sticking up from BERTELLI the bottom’s ... is the curator sandy surface. for Islamorada’s Holm brought Keys History & his hard hat Discovery Center. diving gear and A published authe U.S. Marine thor of six books, his favorite subSalvage Compajects are Indian ny to investigate Key and skunk the wreck site. apes. 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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FOUR YEARS LATER… Tom Petty is still greatly missed

ct. 2 marked the fourth anniversary of Tom Petty’s passing. He died just one week after the end of his and the Heartbreakers’ 40th Anniversary Tour. The Heartbreakers were one of the best bands America ever produced, and the loss of Tom’s music is still something I feel nearly every day. I saw Petty three times on that 2017 tour, the last time on July 29 in Philadelphia. I did have tickets for what ended up to be his last show ever at the Hollywood Bowl, but … Irma. On the anniversary of his passing, I’d just like to share some personal memories of the music, and the nearly 30 times I got to see him in concert. The Shows — Tom & Co. sure knew how to put on a concert. The first Heartbreakers show I saw was in Tampa in 1990. The music was amazing (as it was in every show of theirs I saw). There was a big (fake) tree, large crystal chandeliers, a suit of armor that came alive at one point in the show, and a psychedelic harmonica that started the song “Psychotic Reaction” and didn’t end until Tom had been chased around the stage by multiple former presidents. Tom’s sets and lighting were always on the leading edge of concert tech, and his sound was always topnotch. And his opening acts? It seems that one almost had to be a card-carrying Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member to open for the Heartbreakers. Crosby, Stills & Nash … Jackson Browne … Joe Walsh … Mavis Staples … ZZ Top … The Black Crowes … Joe Cocker … Steve Winwood … all these acts were happy to hit the road as Tom’s opener. The Guitars — The Heartbreakers Clubhouse (located somewhere in Los Angeles) was rehearsal hall, recording studio, and instrument repository of the band. Vintage guitars, amplifiers, basses, keyboards, and drums were all stored and maintained there, waiting to be put to use on stage or for recording. And boy, did they have guitars… walls of guitars (hundreds) of all makes and models. It must have been fun for the band to decide which guitars to take on any particular tour. Unlike a lot of bands who tour with less expensive road guitars, Tom, Mike and Scott took the good guitars on the road. From vintage Fenders and Gibsons to one-of-a-kind (and totally irreplaceable) Martin, Gibson, and Guild acoustic 6- and 12-strings, going to a Heartbreakers concert was always

a great experience for a guitar player. A concert-goer could often see the exact guitar that was originally used to record those classic songs. The red Guild JOHN 12-string that Tom BARTUS played in the “Face is a City of Marain a Crowd” video thon councilshowed up on man. He also is nearly every tour. a musician who There were Mike performs around Campbell’s vintage town. For more Gibson Les Pauls, see johnbartus. his ancient Fender com Esquire, and that cool white Fender Jazzmaster from “You Got Lucky.” Of course, vintage Rickenbacker and Fender electric 12-string guitars always showed up to offer their signature jangle sound. And there was the matched pair of Gibson Firebirds that Tom and Mike played on “Running Down a Dream.” The Heartbreakers toured with enough guitars to open a music store, and guitarists who attended their concerts often had to wipe away the drool. The Music — Whether written alone or in collaboration with Mike Campbell, Tom Petty left an amazing legacy of music. Petty was a songwriter’s songwriter, a minstrel storyteller disguised as a rock star. There was the rocking urgency of “Refugee” … the reflective beauty of “Southern Accents” … the joy of “Free Fallin’” and “Into the Great Wide Open” … and just about anything from the Wildflowers album. Tom’s later work showed his maturity as a songwriter, from “Like a Diamond” on The Last DJ to “Good Enough” from Mojo and “Forgotten Man” from Hypnotic Eye. He never fell out of love with crafting an exceptional song, and was an advocate for rock and roll until his untimely passing. The world is a better place for the nearly 67 years that Tom Petty was around. Heartbreakers (and Traveling Wilburys and Mudcrutch) music will live on forever. I’m just sorry that I’ll never again get to experience another Heartbreakers concert. Like Tom, they truly were the stuff of legend. Catch John Thursdays at Sparky’s Landing, Friday on Facebook Live, and Saturday night at the Key Colony Inn. Music wherever you get your streaming or downloads. www.facebook.com/john. bartus

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

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NEW KID ON THE PAGE

Alex Rickert takes the reins as Marathon Weekly editor

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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OUR DARKEST NIGHT

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.

AN ODE TO O’CANADA With the Canadian Thanksgiving celebration taking place on Monday, Oct. 11 (it’s always the second Monday of October), we bring you a selection of offerings from our neighbors to the north.

HER TURN

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.

THE PERFECT FAMILY

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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THIS WEEK’S FISHING REPORT We are starting to see some big vermilion snappers in the deeper water, as well as yellow eye snappers, on the deeper rock piles from 220 to 450 feet. Also, I’ve been hearing reports and seeing some large schools of ballyhoo along the reef line, and some sailfish. The black grouper fishing has been pretty good, and larger flag yellowtails are showing up along the reef. My favorite depth for fishing both species is between 75 and 100 feet of water. The colder it gets, the better the black grouper fishing gets. And remember, black grouper season closes Jan. 1, so keep an eye out for colder days.

TROLLING TIP — WAHOO FISHING Don’t be afraid to troll ballyhoo or lures without wire leaders when targeting wahoo. Running long shank hooks or double hooks will keep you connected. I prefer 60-pound mono or fluorocarbon leader to No. 9 long shank hooks when trolling ballyhoo for wahoo. Also, don’t forget to download the free Good Karma Sportfishing app. It has everything from reef weather, solar/lunar, exclusive fishing reports and more.

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Marathon library holds costume exchange, other events Marathon library will be accepting costume donations for the exchange through Saturday, Oct. 16, the day on which the exchange happens. Other upcoming activities include: Friday, Oct. 8: Photography (adults), 11 a.m.; Arts & Crafts, 3:30 p.m.; Tween Twist, Fun for tweens ages 8-12, 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9: Saturday Stories: Weekend Storytime, 10:30 a.m.; Family Movie Matinee, 3 p.m., ‘Hocus Pocus.’ Monday, Oct. 11: Closed for holiday Tuesday, Oct. 12: Get Creative with Art (adults), 9:30 a.m.; Mahjong for new and experienced players, 10 a.m.; Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m.; Blow Off STEAM with Science Fun, 3:30 p.m.; Adult Dungeons & Dragons, 5 p.m.; Tibetan Buddhist Meditation, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13: Easy Yoga (Adults), 10 a.m.; Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventures, 10:30 a.m.; Sewing Open Lab: we will have the machines out or bring your own, 12-5 p.m.; Blow Off STEAM with Kids, Code and Robots Code Club, 3:30 p.m.; Dungeons & Dragons for Teens, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14: 3D Printing Open Lab, 10 a.m.; Babytime Story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m.; Kids Build: After School Activities Program Lego Club, 3:30 p.m.; Sewing Basics — hand sewing — ages 10 and older, 5:30 p.m. Marathon cancer walk changes for COVID The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk of Marathon will be different this year. Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the ACS and the Strides committee decided to change the format of the walk. The walk will be on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 7 to 11 a.m. Four locations have been provided for smaller socially distant groups to walk together. At the Sombrero Beach location, parking and bathrooms will be available starting at 7 a.m.; at Coco Plum Beach, parking and bathrooms available starting at 7:30 a.m. Attendees are advised to bring their own water bottle, not plastic. Another location will be at Crane Point Hammock, the 2nd gate directly across from McDonald’s. There will be no admission fee, and the walk is a little more than a mile. Attendees who want to do the Crane walk should be there at 8 a.m., socially distanced. Lastly, there will be a walk location on Duck Key. Contact Julie Johnson 305-481-2614 for that info. Groups should be in 10 or fewer and dress in pink. The organization asks that masks be worn while con-

gregating. #MarathonGoesPink will be used on social media, so make sure to share photos with Strides. For more info, call Shayne at 305-481-0861 or Suzy at 305-289-0015. Free webinar informs about suicide prevention The Guidance/Care Center is using federal COVID grant funds to provide a free monthly training on mental health and suicide prevention. This onehour webinar is to help anyone in the community learn practical information about mental health, the impact of COVID and what can be done to prevent suicide. The targeted audience is any Monroe County resident who wants to learn more about mental health and how they can support those in need. This webinar will be offered during lunchtime on Friday, Oct. 15 and on Tuesday, Nov. 30 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The presentation will be given by regional vice president Maureen Dunleavy, who has lived and worked in the Keys for many years. She understands the challenges of our locals and targets this population. To register, send an email to training@westcare.com and in the subject line, type GCC Suicide Prevention 10/15/21 or 11/30/21. (Choose desired date to attend.) Sex-trafficked children to receive care Voices for Florida announced that the More Too Life Inc., an anti-human trafficking organization, was awarded a contract to provide Open Doors Outreach Network services to sex trafficked children and young adults ages 10 to 24 in the Southeast Florida region. More Too Life anticipates it will begin accepting referrals in early 2022 to provide Open Doors services in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Voices for Florida's Open Doors Outreach Network is the state’s leading around-the-clock network for helping sex-trafficked children and young adults. Victims are supported by a team of professionals, including survivor-mentors, regional advocates, clinicians and victim services coordinators who work together to help victims heal by providing emergency stabilization, individualized wellness plans, ongoing support and more. Since 2017, the organization has served over 1,200 sex-trafficked child and young adult victims. For more information, visit voicesforflorida.org.

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If you are the only one making any sense, we’ve got a book for you. If you want to be on the edge of your seat watching a police drama, we’ve got you covered. And if you want to hear new life in classic songs, well, we’ve got Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett.

id you find yourself with a little extra time one day this week, at least when you weren’t googling to see why you couldn’t use your social media apps? You’re not alone:

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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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FLORIDA KEYS TABLE FOOD, DRINKS & PEOPLE

menu. The skilled professionals who define our local hospitality industry do much more than mix creative cocktails and serve delicious meals. These hard-working men and women are ambassadors, social directors, travel advisors and unlicensed — but often effective — therapists. To celebrate our unique culinary culture, Keys Weekly brings you this bi-weekly feature

to highlight the food, libations and local personalities that define our “must-try” destinations across the Florida Keys. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a fifth-generation local, your options are endless. Indulge in something new or revisit a familiar favorite. And above all, support the local owners and loyal employees who are vital to our Keys communities.

KEY LARGO FISH TACOS Capt. Craig’s Restaurant, Tavernier For good food, prices and service, drop in to Capt. Craig’s for lunch favorites like the Key Largo fish tacos. Inside the corn tortillas are slaw, shredded cheese, baja sauce and pico de gallo. Located at MM 90.1 in Tavernier, the restaurant is known for delicious and creative sandwiches; the seafood menu features fresh local grouper, yellowtail snapper and mahi-mahi as well as Florida Keys specialties and creative dinner choices along with innovative fresh salads, an excellent selection of wine and the coldest draft beer anywhere. Capt. Craig’s is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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.

STRAWBERRY BASIL LEMONADE Sloppy Joe’s Dockside at The Perry Key West Neighborhood lemonade stands would have been a lot more profitable if this version was available. Decidedly adult and perfectly refreshing, the Strawberry Basil Lemonade from Sloppy Joe’s Dockside at The Perry Hotel is made with Grey Goose Strawberry & Lemongrass Essence vodka, with muddled, fresh strawberries, fresh basil and real lemon juice. “The sweetness from the strawberry really blends well with the fresh lemon juice and basil,” said bartender Matty Weinmann. Sloppy Joe’s Dockside at The Perry is located on the waterfront at The Perry Hotel and is open from 3 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The hours will expand as the weather cools off, so check their website and Facebook for updated hours.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •

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

Amount Due $4,526.71 $6,173.53 $6,173.53 $6,173.53 $5,892.62 $5,892.62

Per Diem 2.263355 3.086765 3.086765 3.086765 2.94631 2.94631

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

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

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •

305.743.0844

LEGAL NOTICES

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!

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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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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

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NOW HIRING Full or Part Time Guest Services

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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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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.

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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