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According to AAA, Florida gas prices increased a total of 27 cents over the course of two weeks in October. However, prices at the pump finally hit a plateau at around $3.31 per gallon throughout the past 12 days. The price for U.S. crude settled at $83.57 per barrel. That was 19 cents less than the week before, and the first weekly loss in 10 weeks. The price of crude increased a total of 12% in October, rising from $75.88 to a high of $84.65 early last week.

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Luis Gonzalez, right, and Trevor Wofsey congratulate one another after their Marathon City Council election victories were made official. ALEX RICKERT/ Keys Weekly

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MARATHON HAS SPOKEN Luis Gonzalez and Trevor Wofsey win two open seats on Marathon City Council ALEX RICKERT

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hen results of early voting came rolling in, Luis Gonzalez had a good feeling about his initial lead. And yet, it was still too early to call.

“Elections are trends,” he said as he waited outside the Marathon Elks Lodge with his family, refreshing the election results on their phones every few seconds.

When all five precincts added their tallies to the early and absentee numbers, however, the trend would prove true, as Gonzalez and Trevor Wofsey won the two available seats on the Marathon City Council.

Out of 1,848 ballots cast, with voters able to choose one or two candidates, Gonzalez finished as the top vote-getter with 1,282 votes (41% of all votes submitted). Wofsey ended the night with 879 votes (28.1%). Jody “Lynny” Del Gaizo received 648 votes (20.7%), while Greg Coldiron finished with 319 votes (10.2%).

“It’s very, very simple. I’d like to thank all of the voters for coming out and I’d like to thank the candidates for running a clean race,” said Gonzalez.

“To the candidates who weren’t successful, please keep working. Your ideas were good ones.”

Gonzalez went on to thank his supporters who aided him in netting such

a high percentage of votes. “Not only today but throughout the campaign, we had a wave of teal and black that just took over Marathon. Thank you to the entire city of Marathon. I love you guys!”

Wofsey echoed Gonzalez’s remarks on what appears, by all accounts, to be a clean campaign. “Everyone played nice, and there was no October surprise. It was good, because we all still have to get along and live with each other tomorrow, and we seem to have a good rapport with each other,” said Wofsey.

Shortly after the results were finalized, Wofsey joined Gonzalez at his victory celebration, telling the crowd, “I think Marathon got it right this time. A family man and a working man. We’re moving Marathon forward.”

Though the result was not what he had hoped for, Coldiron graciously accepted Marathon’s decision. “I thought that my committee did an outstanding, dedicated job and that we ran a very aggressive and professional campaign,” he said. “I was expecting the race to be much closer than it was, but the people voted and made their decision, and I am 100% behind that.”

Del Gaizo was similarly thankful, stating, “I didn’t win a seat on the City Council, but I did win in meeting new people, learning about our city, and what it takes to run for City Council.

Congratulations to Luis and Trevor. I’m positive that they have the best inten-

4 1. Luis Gonzalez thanks the crowd at his victory celebration. ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly 2. Trevor Wofsey, left, paid a visit to Luis Gonzalez’s victory party to thank voters.

3. The entire Gonzalez family celebrates.

4. Trevor Wofsey, left, celebrates his election win with his wife Paige, daughter Morgan, and son TJ. JASON KOLER/Keys Weekly

tions to move our city forward. You’ll be seeing me again!”

The voter turnout, tracked live for the first time on the Monroe County Supervisor of Elections website, settled on a final porportion of 29.37%. Of the 6,293 eligible registered voters in the election, 4,445 chose not to cast ballots.

The election also saw a significant number of “bullet” votes, in which only one candidate was selected on a ballot instead of two. With 3,128 votes cast from 1,848 ballots, 568 ballots (30.7%) were cast with only one candidate selected.

“I was very pleased with the election. Everything went smoothly, and I was very pleased with our new equipment,” said Monroe County Supervisor of Elections Joyce Griffin. Griffin also noted that voter turnout was up ever so slightly from Marathon’s last “off-year” election in 2019, which saw a 29.07% turnout.

The newly elected councilmen will take their seats at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 9.

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Revisions Was To Remove A Proposed “Sunset Clause” And A Limitation On The Use Of Permanent RV Sites For Functional RVs And Travel Trailers; Providing For The Repeal Of Conflicting Provisions, Providing For The Transmittal Of This Ordinance To The State Department Of Economic Opportunity; Providing For The Advertisement For A Second Hearing Upon DEO’s Approval, And Providing For An Effective Date.

City of Marathon City Council Agenda 9805 Overseas Hwy., Marathon Tuesday, November 9, 2021 5:30 P.M.

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Ordinance 2021-26, Approving A Revision To Land Development Regulation (LDR) Ordinance 2020-02 Correcting An Error In The Adopted Ordinance Language; Said Correction Is Made Based Upon Revisions To The Proposed Ordinance Language Provided To The City Council At Its Hearing Dated December 10, 2019; Said Revisions Were Motioned And Approved Unanimously By The City Council At The December 10, 2019 Council Meeting; The Effect Of The Council Approved Revisions Was To Remove A Proposed “Sunset Clause” And A Limitation On The Use Of Permanent RV Sites For Functional RVs And Travel Trailers; Providing For The Repeal Of Conflicting Provisions, Providing For The Transmittal Of This Ordinance To The State Department Of Economic Opportunity; Providing For The Advertisement For A Second Hearing Upon DEO’s Approval, And Providing For An Effective Date.

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Ordinance 2021-27, Amending The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) From Residential Medium (RM) To Mixed Use-Commercial (MU-C) For The Property Described As Block 2, Lot 2 First Addition to Seacrest, Key Vaca Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, Having Real Estate Number 00339240-000000; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Repeal Of Conflicting Provisions; Providing For The Transmittal Of This Ordinance To The State Department Of Economic Opportunity; And Providing For An Effective Date Upon The Approval Of This Ordinance By The State Department Of Economic Opportunity.

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Ordinance 2021-28, Amending The Zoning Designation From Residential Medium (RM) To Mixed Use (MU) For The Property Described As Block 2, Lot 2 First Addition to Seacrest, Key Vaca, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, Having Real Estate Number 00339240-000000; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Repeal Of Conflicting Provisions; Providing For The Transmittal Of This Ordinance To The State Department Of Economic Opportunity; And Providing For An Effective Date Upon The Approval Of This Ordinance By The State Department Of Economic Opportunity.

(*Denotes Item Is Passed By Consent Upon Approval of Agenda) Public Comments taken on all times and at 6:30pm time certain for items not on the agenda or as soon as possible thereafter of after the last agenda item; whichever comes first.

Resolution 2021-102, Accepting The Results Of The Municipal General Election Held November 2, 2021 For The Election Of Two At Large City Council Seats; And Providing For An Effective Date A. B.

Swearing in of Council Members Mayor and Vice Mayor Selection

City Council Items *A. Approval of Minutes B. Veterans Day Proclamation C. Building Inspection Ordinance 2021-18 Discussion (Zieg) D. Baseball Field Discussion (Gonzalez) E. Landry Sayer Clean Up Day Discussion (Gonzalez) F. Fire Pension Board Council Appointment City Manager Report *A. Park and Recreation Report *B. Marathon Fire Rescue Report *C. Building Report *D. Grants Update *E. Marina Report *F. MCSO Marathon Substation Report *G. Wastewater Report *H. Code Report I. Discussion and Direction regarding 107.58-107.62 J. Update Regarding Vehicles for Hire K. Recognition of Donation from Baptist Hospital L ENS Contract ($51,000) M. MT Causley Contract ($475,300) Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings A. Resolution 2021-103, A Request For A Conditional Use Permit And Plat Approval Pursuant To Chapter 102 Article 10 And Article 13 Of The City Of Marathon Land Development Regulations (LDRs) Entitled “Subdivision Of Land/Plats And Re-Plats,” And “Conditional Use Permits” Respectively, For A Plat And Site Plan Approval As Submitted By Seaview Commons LLC For Vacant Land On Pescayo Ave, Which Is Described As Lot 1, Block 6 of Coco Plum Beach, Fat Deer Key Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, Having Real Estate Number 00363510-000000.

Nearest Mile Marker 54.

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Resolution 2021-104, A Request For A Final Plat Approval Pursuant To Chapter 102 Article 10 Of The City Of Marathon Land Development Regulations (LDRs) Entitled “Subdivision Of Land/Plats And Re-Plats,” For A Plat And Site Plan Approval As Submitted By Seasons 16 LLC For Property Which Is Described As, The Westerly Part Of The West Half Of Block 8 Lot 11, Coco Plum Beach Subdivision, Fat Deer Key, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, Having Real Estate Number 00363910-000000.

Resolution 2021-105, Amending And Replacing City Of Marathon, Florida Resolution 2020-92 And The Development Agreement Attached Thereto To Conform To The December 8, 2020 City Council Vote Regarding Approval Of A Request By Boat Works Investments, LLC (Compass Pointe) For A Revision To The Approved Development Agreement (Resolution 2006-185 & Associated Extensions, Resolutions 2016-32, 2017-46, & 2018-64), Pursuant To Chapter 102, Article 8 Of The City Of Marathon Land Development Regulations (“The Code”) Entitled “Development Agreement”, In Consideration Of A Recently Approved Conditional Use Permit (Resolution 2018-88) Involving Boat Works Investments, LLC And Tri-Star Affordable Development, LLC; This Revision Thereby Considering The ApprovalOf Twenty (20) Market Rate Dwelling Units, 15,000 Square Feet Of Commercial Square Footage, And Thirty-Four (34) Wet Slips; On Properties Located At And Adjacent To 39th Street Gulf And 747Through 999 41st Street Gulf And 3905 Louisa Street, Which Are Legally Described As Part Of Block 2 & All Of Block 5, Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14,15, 16, 17, 18 & 19 And Filled Bay Bottom North Of And Adjacent ToMarathon Beach Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 1 Of Lincoln Manor Subdivision, Key Vacca, Monroe County, Florida, Having RealEstate Numbers 00337270-000000, 00337280-000000, 00337290-000000, 00337300-000000, 00337310-000000, 00337330-000000, 00103480-000100, 00337380-000000, 00337390-000000, And 00337470-000000. Nearest Mile Marker 49.

Ordinances for Second Public Hearing and Enactment A. 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.

Ordinances for First Public Hearing A. Ordinance 2021-25, Approving A Revision To Comprehensive Plan Ordinance 2019-16 Correcting An Error In The Adopted Ordinance Language; Said Correction Is Made Based Upon Revisions To The Proposed Ordinance Language Provided To The City Council At Its Hearing Dated December 10, 2019; Said Revisions Were Motioned And Approved Unanimously By The City Council At The December 10, 2019 Council Meeting; The Effect Of The Council Approved

Resolutions For Adoption *A. Resolution 2021-106, Approving A Professional Services Agreement Between The City And Government Services Group, Inc. For Professional Services Related To The City’s Annual Non-Ad Valorem Wastewater and Stormwater Special Assessment Programs, In An Amount Not To Exceed $46,500 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, and $42,000 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, and Fiscal Year 2024-2025; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Agreement And Expend Budgeted Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date *B.

Resolution 2021-107, Approving And Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Culver’s Cleaning Company For Cleaning Services At Marathon City Hall, Fire Station And Utility/Public Works Building In An Amount Not To Exceed $53,300 Per Year; And Providing For An Effective Date

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Resolution 2021-108, Amending The City’s Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget; And Providing For An Effective Date.

*D.

Resolution 2021-109, Authorizing The Sole Source Purchase Of (2) Power-PRO XT MTS High (Cots) With (2) ProCare Power-PRO Prevent Service Agreements In An Amount Not To Exceed $33,687.86; Authorizing The City Manager To Appropriate Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date.

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Resolution 2021-110, Urging The Miami-Dade Board Of County Commission And Florida Department Of Economic Opportunity To Deny The Proposed Development Master Plan (Comp) Amendment Application CDMP 20210003, And Providing An Effective Date.

*F.

Resolution 2021-111, Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Release Of Unity Of Title On Behalf Of The City In The Form Attached To This Resolution Concerning Property Described As Part Of Government Lot 1, Section 9, Township 66 South, Range 32 East, On Key Vaca Monroe County Florida Having Real Estate Number 00102290-000000 And A Part Of Government Lot 1, Section 9, Township 66 South, Range 32 East, On Key Vaca Monroe County Florida; And Providing For An Effective Date.

*G.

Resolution 2021-112, Authorizing The City To Extend The Agreement With Ronald L. Book, P.A. For Professional Consulting And Lobbying Services Before The Legislature Of The State Of Florida; Authorizing The City Manager To Expend Budgeted Funds, And Execute The Extension Agreement; And Providing An Effective Date

*H.

Resolution 2021-113 Accepting The Responsible Bid And Approving A Contract Between The City And Cekra, Inc.; In An Amount Not To Exceed $526,127.00 For Bridge Repairs For The Coco Plum Bridge, 116th Street Bridge, And 112th Street Bridge; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Contract And Appropriate Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date

*I.

Resolution 2021-114, Approving And Accepting A $8,856.00 Grant From The Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services For (6) Full Sets Of Turnout Gear; And Providing For An Effective Date.

*J.

Resolution 2021-115, Approving an Agreement between the City of Marathon and Jeff Vastola for Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Services; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Agreement on Behalf of the City; and Providing for an Effective Date.

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at such hearing or meeting, one will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA Assistance: Anyone needing special assistance at the City Council hearing due to disability should contact the City of Marathon City ADA Coordinator at (305) 289-5022 at least five days prior thereto. Please contact the City Clerk at clavierd@ci.marathon.fl.us if you would like to receive any of the items on the agenda by email.

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THOSE Honoring veterans WHO in the Keys SERVED

In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, and the Keys’ deep-rooted relationship with the military, Keys Weekly honors local veterans of all ages, who have served all over the world, from Iraq and Bosnia to Korea, Kosovo, Vietnam and everywhere in between. We thank you for your service and your dedication to our freedom, on Veterans Day and every other day of the year.

JOHN SCHAEFER Age: 59.

Which branch did you serve in?

U.S. Navy, Navy Reserves and Army Reserves.

What rank did you achieve? E5 petty officer 2nd class.

Unit you were attached to? USS Independence, an aircraft carrier. It was ’82 to ’85, three Mediterranean cruises, when I was age 19 to 23.

What inspired you to join the military? I was working for a friend’s dad, who was a surveyor in Ohio. It was brutally cold. We went by a recruiting billboard and it said, “You can work in paradise,” or something like that. And we signed up.

What was the best part of your service? Port calls on the Mediterranean and going through the Suez Canal. On Christmas Day in Israel, we did a tour through Bethlehem. And also the camaraderie: A guy from my hometown in Ohio joined a month after I did.

How did serving change you? Coming from a small town in Ohio, I had no grasp on the real world. After you join, you grasp the privileges, how well you got it. And it made me a good worker.

I would see what would need to be done and do it, rather than the minimum. I got a really solid work ethic.

What do you tell young people who want to serve? I’d encourage it, whichever direction they feel pulled in. You learn a lot no matter which service you’re in.

Biggest surprise after becoming active duty? We would lose pilots on every cruise. They would crash. One time, the catapult pushed him straight into the water. Another time, on a port call, a guy started drinking and jumped off a building. It was a build-up of stress. Once we went without a port call for 90 days. When they do that, they stop the boat and party. We were jumping off the ship and into the water. And I developed a respect for Mother Nature.

We were in the Mediterranean when Grenada happened, and we went through bad storms. The waves were breaking over the flight deck. I got seasick, and I had to lie across a vent (for some air). They called an emergency muster that I didn’t hear, and they thought I went overboard.

Favorite military movie? “Top Gun.” Give me “Top Gun” any day.

What do you do now in the Florida Keys? I’m a mailman. I deliver for Amazon six days a week, 10 hours a day, at least. I’m thinking about retiring in July.

CHARLIE ESTRELLA Age: 59 Which branch did you serve in? U.S. Army What rank did you achieve?

Spec 4.

Unit you were attached to? 101st Airborne Division, Battalion 327. I was stationed in Kentucky from 1980 to 1984. I didn’t go into live action, but I was rotated into battalion on 24-hour notice. I was deployed to Puerto Rico for jungle training, then Alaska for arctic training. Wow, I hated that, it was cold.

What inspired you to join the military? Watching my friends getting into trouble. I’d gotten into a little trouble. I was 17. I had to go to court. The judge said, “You gotta do something with your life. What about the Army? You’ll get a clean slate here.” So I enlisted in the Army at age 18, the day of my birthday.

What was the best part of your service? Becoming a man. Once I got to basic training, I rolled into Georgia from Rhode Island on a bus, and I hadn’t eaten for 24 hours, and a sergeant was screaming at you. You were broken down and they start you from the ground up. You can’t be a punk. I became a man. I needed it, big time. Or I’d be in jail, I imagine.

How did serving change you? I thought I knew everything about the world. That went in a 180. When I stepped off that bus, it was a lot different.

What do you tell young people who want to serve? I almost feel like every able body should go in for two years. Everybody would benefit from that time of discipline. You don’t take anything for granted any more.

Biggest surprise after becoming active duty? How fast, how high you had to jump from helicopters. That was my duty in the 101st Airborne. We had to fly in helicopters with belay ropes on Blackhawks. On Blackhawks you sit facing out the door on both sides. You jumped or rappelled. It was very intense. I learned to love it.

Favorite military movie? “The Dirty Dozen.”

What do you do now in the Florida Keys? I work at Marathon City Marina.

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KENNETH BELL Age: 74 Which branch did you serve in? Marine Corps.

What rank did you achieve?

E5 Sergeant.

Unit you were attached to?

VMCJ1, First Marine Air Wing, Vietnam.

What inspired you to join the military? I was drafted. A lot of us were gung ho. Half were not. I was gung ho.

What was the best part of your service? I traveled all over the world. Vietnam and back. Hawaii, Bangkok, Thailand, China. A little New England boy, and I’d never been anywhere.

Is there a part of the service that you think about often? Yeah.

I should have stayed in the Marine Corps. They would have made me an officer if they re-upped my contract. There are a lot of benefits to being in the military — health insurance, a real nice pension plan. And it involved an awful lot of people I really liked.

What do you tell young people who want to serve? I would say jump on it. It’s a real good career, a good pension.

Biggest surprise after becoming active duty? I didn’t know what was going on. I was in TET. The TET offensive. They almost got me about six times.

Favorite military movie?

“Platoon.”

What do you do now in the Florida Keys? I’m the financial treasurer of the American Legion Post 154 here in Marathon, as well as its adjutant service officer and judge advocate.

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JOHN ALLAN Age: 61 Which branch did you serve in? U.S. Navy.

What rank did you achieve?

E4 petty officer, 3rd class.

Unit you were attached to?

I was on the USS Stein, Hull No. FF1065. I was in the Pacific Ocean, mostly out of San Diego.

What inspired you to join the military? I was young. 19. I just wanted to get away. I thought we were going to war with Iran back then (1979).

What was the best part of your service? I think going places, seeing things. I went to Japan, the Philippines, Korea, Singapore. I sailed across the Indian Ocean, far enough to see Africa.

How did serving change you? I developed good habits in me, little stuff like getting up and showing up.

What do you tell young people who want to serve? I encourage it. Honestly, there are a lot of benefits you get out of it, like the VA. Parents worry about their children joining, then let them ride a motorcycle. I don’t think they think things through.

Biggest surprise after becoming active duty? The big thing is: The ocean looks the same wherever you go. Two-thirds of the world is water.

Favorite military movie?

“The Sand Pebbles” with Steve McQueen and Richard Crenna.

What do you do now in the Florida Keys? I’m a retired carpenter.

DANIEL PERKINS Age: 59.

Which branch did you serve in? U.S. Army.

What rank did you achieve?

I was in the Army two years, in the armored division. A tank driver.

I was also a National Guard tank instructor, a commander for Disabled American Veterans and a service officer for DAV Chapter 122, Marathon.

What inspired you to join the military? I had a decision: jail or army. It was the best thing I ever did. Straightened my stuff out.

What was the best part of your service? Following in my father’s footsteps. He was in the Korean War and won a Purple Heart and the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Is there a part of the service that you think about often? Always, the guys who fought: Desert Storm, Afghanistan, Iraq. It really affected my nephew. He has PTSD. He was a great Marine.

What do you tell young people who want to serve? Fight for your country. That’s why you have a free country.

Biggest surprise after becoming active duty? The discipline made me be the person I am today. If I wouldn’t have done that, I would have been a criminal.

Favorite military movie?

“Pearl Harbor.” A friend of mine was there when it happened. His father was stationed there. He remembers the planes flying over, and he shot them with a toy gun.

What do you do now in the Florida Keys? I worked for D’Asign Source for 14 years. I spray bugs now for A&B Exterminators.

There are between 6,500 and 7,000 full-time veterans in Monroe County. About 2,000 to 2,500 veterans come down to the Keys during season.

EDWARD JOHN Age: 92 Which branch did you serve in? U.S. Army.

What rank did you achieve?

PFC. Unit you were attached to?

82nd Airborne in the Korean War. What inspired you to join the military? I volunteered. I was a young kid. My mother’s youngest brother was a Marine.

What was the best part of your service? I was a bodyguard for Miss North Carolina (1951), Lu Long Ogburn. And she won third in the Miss America contest. I was surprised. I thought I was going to be digging ditches.

Is there a part of the service that you think about often? No. I ain’t going back there.

What do you tell young people who want to serve? Listen to your superiors. They’ll carry you through.

Biggest surprise after becoming active duty? I think about later, when I became a bodyguard in the Presidential Protection Division. I’m a retired federal agent. I was a bodyguard for the Queen of England and three presidents: Nixon, Ford and Carter.

Favorite military movie? The “Band of Brothers” HBO series.

What do you do now in the Florida Keys? I chase my wife around the house. I don’t have any trouble catching her, but I forget what I was chasing her for.

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BOBBY WELLSBY Age: 51 Which branch did you serve in? Marine Corps. Once a Marine, always a Marine.

What rank did you achieve?

Corporal CLP. Combat engineer. I was a grunt with a brain.

Unit you were attached to?

2nd Marine Division, 2nd Company Support.

What inspired you to join the military? I was inspired by medieval times and the knights.

The modern knight is a Marine.

People should be able to live without fear. If someone is living with fear, we go and help. Marines are the first in and the last out.

What was the best part of your service? When I was doing refugee work and knowing children were being taken care of in humanitarian camps in Northern Iraq. Out of all the stuff I had to do, that’s what broke my heart.

Is there a part of the service that you think about often?

Brotherhood. Family. Like coming in here (American Legion Post 154), you know you can always get help. It’s a dysfunctional family, but we still love each other.

What do you tell young people who want to serve?

Remember to honor your country, and your mother and father, whether they are together or not.

And honor thyself and family.

We are all sinners in God’s eyes.

We can all repent with family and friends.

Biggest surprise after becoming active duty? My first deployment. I joined before my birthday in November, trained in December, then went to the Gulf.

It was like, bam, bam, bam. It was a recognition of the real world.

Favorite military movie? For inspiration, “Cadence” with Charlie Sheen. For funny, “Top Gun.” What do you do now in the Florida Keys? I’m an ordained minister. And anything anybody needs, I’ll be there for the church, the Legion. At least 75 percent of people in town have my number.

DAVID DOLQUEIST Age: 50 Which branch did you serve in? Marine Corps.

What rank did you achieve?

Corporal E4.

Unit you were attached to?

3rd Battalion, 9th Marines. I was in Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Somalia.

What inspired you to join the military? I’m from a family of military going back to World War I. What was the best part of your service? Camaraderie. It’s a family. People you meet in the military are lifelong friends. I’m still in touch with the 3rd battalion.

Is there a part of the service that you think about often? No, not really. Though I’m forever a Marine. Once you’re a Marine, you’re always a Marine. And that’s part of Marine Corps history.

It makes you stand taller, act prouder.

What do you tell young people who want to serve? Do it. My son, Cade, just joined the Marines.

He’s joining one week after graduation. Like me, he wants to follow the family. It was his decision. I just guided him. My youngest son, Reed, will follow the same path, I believe. It’s almost like a calling in our family.

Biggest surprise after becoming active duty? Honestly?

We all knew what we were getting into.

Favorite military movie? I don’t really watch movies but “Full Metal Jacket.”

What do you do now in the Florida Keys? I own an AC and plumbing company (Dolqueist Air Conditioning & Plumbing), and I fish with the kids.

JOHN DICK Age: 74 Which branch did you serve in? U.S. Army.

What rank did you achieve?

Specialist Fourth Class (SP-4).

Unit you were attached to?

I was in the 20th Engineer Battalion, attached to the 4th infantry division. Vietnam.

What inspired you to join the military? I was drafted. But we came from our Brooklyn neighborhood, and we answered the call.

What was the best part of your service? The day I flew out of Vietnam.

Is there a part of the service that you think about often? I reflect on combat situations. I’m lucky I made it through. A lot of them didn’t.

What do you tell young people who want to serve? It’s a great respect to this country. They should be proud to be Americans, and Americans will be proud they served in the armed forces.

Biggest surprise after becoming active duty? You get surprised the first time you’re under attack, but it’s not like they didn’t tell us. But it’s a wake-up call. And going around the world is interesting. In Vietnam, it rains for six months, then not for six months. Once, I saw two tigers in one evening in the forest.

Favorite military movie?

“Patton.”

What do you do now in the Florida Keys? I’m the chairman of the school board. That's what I do.

GEORGE JAMES DOWLING Age: 69 Which branch did you serve in? I was a Merchant Marine.

What rank did you achieve? I was a captain, and I ran cargo.

What inspired you to join? I joined at age 20. I grew up in Rhode Island, and I always liked to be on boats.

What was the best part of your service? Traveling all over the world. I liked Thailand. The Mediterranean. Ibiza. Majorca. Jordan. The Middle East.

What’s your favorite memory? I turned 21 in Grenada, Spain. I hit every bodega on the street. Two days later, when I sobered up, I was in Tangiers, Morocco, a different continent.

What do you tell young people who want to be a Merchant Marine? If you like to travel, go.

What do you do now in the Florida Keys? I'm retired. I don’t do a damn thing. I used to run a lot of boats, from 1985 to 1994.

RETIRED VA NURSE HAS FOND MEMORIES OF HER PATIENTS Marathon resident HENNY JOHN, age 78, was a VA nurse for over two decades in Milwaukee, from 1976 to 2000. She shares her thoughts of that time: “I loved it. It’s a unique patient.

They have such a camaraderie for each other. We had big wards. If someone wanted something to drink, someone would say, ‘Can you give him something to drink?’

In most hospitals, you don’t know each other. The Milwaukee VA hospital specialized in paraplegics, quadriplegics and open heart surgery. Depression and alcoholism were the worst things they had.

I felt close to them in age. The Vietnam War, you know. I have so many pleasant memories as a nurse, and I loved all of them.”

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What rank did you achieve? E5 infantry. I was a grunt. And proud of it.

Unit you were attached to? 3rd battalion, 5th Marines, and I worked closely with 3rd Force Recon. I joined 1967 to 1969, and I was in Vietnam during the TET Offensive. I got there, and a few months later we had a party. It was not fun.

What inspired you to join the military? I thought it was only fair that I served my country in partial payment for opening the doors and allowing my family from Cuba to come to this country.

What was the best part of your service?

My service is mostly in combat. I got a medical discharge. The best part is the camaraderie. They were brothers. We gave our lives for each other.

You know what? There wasn’t a black, a white, a yellow. We were all the same color.

How did serving change you? I was a Boston inner city street punk, and it made me into a man.

Boy, oh boy, they straightened me out real quick.

What do you tell young people who want to serve? Yes. I like other countries that have mandatory two years, because it does change you.

But I think serving is the ultimate sacrifice to keep the democracy we have.

Biggest surprise after becoming active duty? We were well-trained, and they put us in combat and we relied on our training. Thank goodness for that. Combat is akin to police work.

A lot of down time, then chaos in a matter of seconds. You never know how you’re going to act in combat until it happens. It’s perplexing. “They’re actually really trying to kill me, and I’m trying to kill them too.” That was crazy. You rely on training and muscle memory.

Favorite military movie? “Full Metal Jacket.”

The most real.

What do you do now in the Florida Keys? I work (as chief operating officer and co-founder of the Dolphin Research Center) and raise children.

I have the most amazing job and the most amazing family there is. I’m the luckiest. We were not treated well when we came back (from Vietnam).

We were not used to being baby killers. It hurts, it really hurts. Here’s the silver lining: We learned how to treat our heroes. At the DRC, we got an award for helping Wounded Warriors. Vets stood

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FIGHTER SQUADRON VFC-111 IS KEY WEST’S HOME TEAM

THE SOUND AND THE POWER MANDY MILES

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e hear them more often than we see them, depending on weather and altitude, but their sound is always unmistakable, approaching like a rising wall of power and supersonic speed that, yes, interrupts the occasional phone call, but never fails to impress.

Sure, we all look up when we see the fighter jets cutting across the sky, independently or in pairs, their supersonic speed outrunning their sound. And after a few years of residency here, we all draft our own improvised, though perhaps less than accurate, version of what these planes and their pilots are doing in the blue sky above our island chain.

But what do we really know about the F-5 Tiger-II fighter jets and their pilots that are a permanent feature in Key West’s backyard at Boca Chica Field and Naval Air Station Key West?

“I’ve heard people say the craziest things about what we do here,” said Cmdr. Matt Pearce, public affairs officer for the resident adversary squadron at Naval Air Station Key West. “One person swore we were practicing dropping bombs. I swear that’s not the case.

Never. Ever. Ever.”

VFC-111 is the home team around here.

Except they play the bad guys.

As an adversary squadron, the pilots of VFC-111 are the instructors who play the enemy during crucial air-to-air combat training.

The squadron became known as the Sun Downers since its establishment in World War II, given its commitment to downing Japanese planes, identified by their giant red sun insignia.

But let’s be real, my fellow children of the ’80s. Most of us learned everything we know about “air combat maneuvering — dogfighting,” from the movie “Top Gun.” To put it in terms we can understand, VFC111 are Viper and Jester, seasoned and expert pilots flying different, or dissimilar, aircraft than the aviators they are training.

The Keys Weekly recently caught up with Pearce, who gave a tour of the Boca Chica

The fleet of F-5 Tiger-II fighter jets is based at Naval Air Station Key West and used by adversary squadron VFC-111. MANDY

airfield, the hangar, the “ready room” for preand post-flight briefings, and their classrooms, complete with those miniature models of jets attached to sticks that allow the pilots to twist, turn and invert, mimicking aerial maneuvers in a classroom before they’re in the air.

The VFC-111 instructors fly their F-5 Tiger-IIs against F-22s, F/A-18 Super Hornets, F-22 Raptors and other fighter jets from other squadrons that visit NASKW, usually for two weeks at a time, training with VFC-111 and taking advantage of Key West’s flight-friendly weather and conveniently located air space, said Pearce, who owns a home, and is raising his kids, in Key West.

I had every intention of conducting a professional interview with Pearce, taking notes and asking intelligent questions while zipping around the airfield at Boca Chica on a golf cart.

But then, something happens, and our “Top Gun” movie quotes kick in.

As surely as someone of our generation (there’s one in every crowd) will sing the name “Roxanne” in the same shrill voice as the Police song, someone else will make “Top Gun” references when touring a naval air station.

“There’s the requisite ‘Negative, Ghost Rider, the pattern is full.’”

I won’t deny it. I was that guy a few weeks ago. Let’s just say my enthusiasm eclipsed my professional intentions.

Thankfully, Pearce was a patient instructor and an enthusiastic tour guide, eager to let the Keys community know who VFC-111 is and what they do in our backyard at Boca Chica.

For example, the pilots of VFC-111 this

Fighter pilot Matt ‘Yort’ Pearce is commander of the Key West-based adversary squadron VFC-111, which ‘plays the bad guys’ to train visiting fighter squadrons in air-to-air combat. MANDY MILES/Keys

month have grown mustaches and are donating the money raised to fight prostate cancer.

Many of these guys live here. Most are reservists, no longer on active duty. While some have made Key West and the Lower Keys their permanent homes and get involved in the community, others commute from as far away as Salt Lake City, Utah to pursue their passion as fighter and train the next generation of young lions in the fleet, said CDR Derek “Baffle” Ashlock, commanding officer of VFC-111.

They just happen to have one of the coolest jobs on the planet.

(Go ahead, you know you can’t resist. Start singing Kenny Loggins. “Revvin’ up your engine/ Listen to her howlin’ roar/ Metal under tension/ Beggin’ you to touch and go/ Highway to the danger zone….”)

Godspeed, guys, and thank you for your service.

One of the resident F-5 Tiger-II fighter jets takes off from NAS Key West’s Boca Chica Field during the last day of training before potential bad weather resulting from Tropical Storm Eta in November 2020.

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Renowned oceanographer sits in the window of the Aquarius underwater research laboratory. SYLVIA EARLE/Contributed

NatGeo explorer Mireya Mayor has been called the “Female Indiana Jones” and “Her Wildness.” MIREYA MAYOR/Contributed

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SYLVIA T EARLE & MIREYA MAYOR Renowned explorers on protecting the land and sea

wo pioneering female explorers recently sat down with Keys Weekly to share insights from lives in the field as well as their hope and advice for the Florida Keys.

Sylvia Earle, famed oceanographer and National Geographic Explorer in Residence, is better known as “Her Deepness.” The living legend has led hundreds of research expeditions and spent more than 7,000 hours underwater. She was also NOAA’s first female chief scientist.

Mireya Mayor, Earle’s terrestrial counterpart, lovingly called “Her Wildness,” is also no stranger to exploration. A primatologist and explorer, she co-discovered the world’s smallest primate: a species of mouse lemur in Madagascar. She served as National Geographic’s first female and first female Hispanic wildlife correspondent.

Here’s what they had to say: Keys Weekly: How did you begin exploring?

Sylvia Earle: I think everyone starts out exploring as a child — all of us.

We want to know everything about everything. ... Often, that curiosity gets discouraged as we grow up. … I do what all kids and scientists do, I just never quite grew up.

KW: How do exploration and conservation connect? Do we need both?

Mireya Mayor: We need both. ...

Exploration leads you to new places, new animals, new discoveries. Conser-

vation is there to protect those places, those animals, those people….Both are crucial to protecting our planet.

KW: What are you most proud of being known for?

SE: Maybe I’ll get there someday.

Maybe it’s the next thing.

MM: I’m very proud of the trajectory I've taken into this field. I don't have the typical scientist background, and that's what I embrace. I'm a former Miami Dolphins cheerleader. Then I became known as the “Female Indiana Jones” — “Her Wildness.” I co-discovered the world's smallest primate species. And I’m a mom of six, a title I'm incredibly proud of.

KW: Do you have a favorite exploration memory?

MM: Trekking over 1,000 miles with the Masai has to be one of the most unbelievable experiences and memories of my life. I learned so much from them. When we go into ancient forests, we see trees; they see a medicine cabinet, a grocery store.

KW: You’ve been to Aquarius (an underwater scientific laboratory in Islamorada). Tell us about it.

SE: To really get to know individual animals, to realize their personalities and to see their place in the system around them and see how the system around them affects them, you need the gift of time. FIU gives us this within the ocean, with Aquarius. I've saturated at least 10 times. … It’s really a step in the right direction.

KW: What’s the most pressing environmental concern that we have?

SE: For the oceans, it’s what we put in (plastics) and take out (marine life). ... If we ... understood the hole in the ecosystem that you created when you consumed (the fish), that it doesn't recover — we might think twice instead of just casually dining on what is marketed as delicious. And maybe it is delicious, but it sure doesn't taste so good when you know the truth.

MM: For me, climate, climate, climate. In order to fix the climate, you have to preserve the land and the oceans. You have to stop emissions and encourage carbon recapture.

KW: Any advice from your life in the field?

SE: Protect nature. Protect the diversity of life all around us, on the land and in the sea. Respect them. View the world through their eyes, if you will, and even through the viewpoint of those who don't have eyes — like corals or mangroves. And do it as if your life depends on it, because it does.

MM: Realize how little we really need. I've spent most of my life in some of the poorest countries in the world, with people (who) western society would deem to have little to nothing. And yet, they're not just surviving, they're thriving. ... I learned: We don't have to waste and over-consume, and we can still be happy. The things that really matter in life are not things.

KW: What message do you want to share?

SE: Think about what we're taking out of our life support system. Think about what we're putting into our life support system, the ocean. And, make your choices: Do you want to be a part of the solution or the problem?

MM: The strong message for me is that humans are inextricably a part of the problem that we're facing with the natural world. But, we are just as inextricably connected to the solution. There are solutions. There is hope. And, it’s really not that hard; it doesn't have to be complicated. …

It can be little daily things that every person does that contribute to a much healthier planet. ... We all have to work together.

KW: What is one step people can take?

SE: Start with your backyard. Think about what you do in your little space in your jurisdiction. If you have a lawn, plant wildflowers and native trees.

MM: People can remain engaged and help with science and research.

Attend university events. Learn what scientists are working on. If local, volunteer. If you can, support conservation plans and efforts. It makes a tremendous difference.

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A HISTORY OF SERVICE

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n Oct. 27, Monroe County’s bench gained its newest judge as Jimmy Morgan was sworn in by Judge Mark H. Jones.

“I always identified him as an outstanding person, not just as a lawyer but as a human being in terms of his character, his commitment to duty and his diligence,” said Jones.

A graduate of the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law, Morgan said he has had “a history of service” from a young age. A former student body president in high school and fraternity president in college, he served more than eight years with the United States Marine Corps as a prosecutor upon graduation from law school.

“When I graduated from law school, I had always been in awe of those who had served our country,” said Morgan. “I thought, ‘Maybe I should stop just admiring these guys and do it myself.’”

Morgan credits his days in the Marines, and mentorship from senior officers, as experiences that helped shape him and provide a genuine sense of the nature of justice. He enjoyed learning the prosecution function as he was tasked with special victims cases. “A lot of those victims were the voiceless,” said Morgan. “You’re able to be the voice for them and find some measure of accountability.”

After resuming civilian life, Morgan took his first opportunity to head to Key West, where he joined the public defender’s office.

“I thought, if I’m going to learn the defense function, it would be interesting to serve those who truly can’t afford legal representation, people who probably need the protections the most,” he said.

Even with a prosecution background, Morgan said, he came to love defense work as well. “It was a commitment to service, but I also had great peer mentors who were closer to my age. When you spend time in both the prosecution and the defense function, you get an idea of what it’s all about.”

It was in Key West that Morgan had the opportunity to practice in front of Jones, who served as chief judge at the time. “Being a judge

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After gaining experience on both sides of the courtroom, Morgan said he found himself anticipating and predicting the outcomes of cases, whether or not they were in his favor. It was at this point that he believed he was ready for the next step. “There comes a point when you’re looking left and looking right and you say, ‘okay, I kind of get it,’” said Morgan. “You have to put yourself in the best position possible to move on to the next phase. I feel like I did that by investing time and energy and effort in learning one skill at a time.”

By his own estimation, years of experience in both prosecution and defense, coupled with Marine Corps training that allowed him to make decisions under duress while in active duty, prepared him for the challenges of presiding over cases. “In the Marine Corps, lawyers are line officers, and they can take command of marines and go into combat. I was a decision maker,” he said.

When appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Morgan was thrilled to accept the new position. “It was a true honor to receive the governor’s appointment,” he said. “It’s great to be sitting on the bench alongside the judges who serve Monroe County. There are some great people and great lawyers here who’ve committed themselves for decades.”

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SEGREGATION REFERENCE SPARKS MHS INVESTIGATION Monroe County School District responds to racially charged graffiti ALEX RICKERT alex@keysweekly.com

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racially charged message left on a Marathon High School water fountain has prompted an investigation and discipline from Monroe County School District administrators.

As reported to Keys Weekly, a Marathon High School football player labeled locker room water fountains to designate separate fountains for “white” and “colored” students, a reference to the days of racial segregation. Upon discovery, the incident was brought to the high school administration, and an investigation was launched.

When the incident was first reported, questions of whether the action qualified as a hate crime arose. The Florida Department of Education defines a hate crime as “an act, or attempted act, to cause physical injury, emotional suffering or property damage through intimidation, harassment, racial/ ethnic slurs and bigoted epithets, vandalism, force or the threat of force, motivated all or in part by hostility to, among other factors, the victim’s real or perceived race or color. ... Creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment. The motivation behind the act is the key element in determining whether an incident is hate-related.”

The DOE website lists, among other examples, “student spray paints anti-gay slogans on bathroom walls” as a relevant example.

According to the MHS student handbook, a hate crime is listed as a Level 4 (out of 5) Dangerous or Violent Behavior, carrying possible disciplinary consequences of, among others, restorative practices as well as suspension or expulsion.

However, Amber Acevedo, Monroe County School District’s coordinator of community relations, confirmed that, “in talking to all parties involved, with all of the information they gathered, (investigators) determined the action did not meet the threshold of a hate crime.”

Acevedo cited two specific factors that, among others, played

into the evaluation: the act did not target a specific named individual, and investigators felt the responsible student’s motivation was not consistent with a hate-related offense.

In a statement shared with Keys Weekly, Monroe County School District Superintendent Theresa Axford wrote, “The incident at Marathon High School was very serious and after investigation, the student received an appropriate serious consequence. The district policy is to do a thorough investigation of such occurrences and determine intent on the part of the students involved. Once that is determined, along with a consequence, sensitivity counseling is provided so that students understand that words and actions matter and that phrases that harm another’s selfesteem or make them feel insulted or demeaned are not acceptable.”

Though the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act prohibits school officials from discussing specific details of the investigation and discipline for the student responsible, Acevedo said that, in her estimation, “the disciplinary action was appropriate for the results of the investigation.”

A few MHS students, who declined to be identified for fear of retaliation, indicated that while the incident was unusual, it wasn’t entirely unexpected. “I’ve heard words like that thrown around a lot,” said one student. Others indicated that while they knew the action was unacceptable, some students may have perceived it as a joke.

While the incident raised concerns that similar language or treatment of racial divides is a common occurrence at MHS, administrators insisted the case was an isolated incident, rather than the norm. “I don’t think it’s prevalent or habitual,” said Acevedo, a former Key West High School principal and MCSD educator for 36 years. “In talking to (Marathon High School principal Wendy McPherson), this is not something that is a regular occurrence. It is out of the ordinary.

I do not recall any major incidents like this, and in my current position, nothing similar has occurred.”

ONE-HIT WONDERS Getting that second radio hit is harder than it seems…

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etting a song on the radio and into the Top 40 is not an easy thing. Millions of bands and musicians have recorded likely hundreds of millions of songs, but only a comparative few get to the charts. And just because a band got there once is no guarantee that they can get there again. Modern recorded music has many of these one-hit wonders, and we’re going to take a look at a few of the more notable.

1. Vanilla Ice, “Ice Ice Baby.” Robert Matthew Van Winkle (Ice’s real name) found a winning formula by sampling part of Queen and Bowie’s “Under Pressure.” This was the first rap song to reach number one on the charts.

Seems like that would be an easy follow up, right? Sample another groove and keep churning out the hits. Except … it didn’t happen that way. Ice could never figure out how to get back to the Top 40 — but he did go on to real estate and reality TV. He worked that hit for all it was worth.

2. A-Ha, “Take On Me.” This song had everything going for it — a great synth-pop groove, a band with a superphotogenic lead singer, and one of the most amazing music videos ever. Why this band couldn’t repeat the magic might say a lot about their other material. Sadly, we’ll never know.

3. Marc Cohn, “Walking In Memphis.” Marc is a gifted singer-songwriter who has written a lot of really good songs. Sadly, only one became a huge hit. Still, he has survived and thrived as an artist for all these years. Just goes to show that a musician doesn’t need a radio hit to make a living … but it sure helps.

4. Chumbawamba, “Tubthumping.”

This song was a major earworm in the late 1990s, heard literally everywhere all the time. The lyrics are disjointed and the song makes not one lick of sense (unless it’s that everyone should get hammered to the point of falling down), and no one quite knows why it’s titled “Tubthumping.” But people will still sing along when they hear that chorus: “I get knocked down …” Chumbawamba, sadly, did not get back up again.

5. The Knack, “My Sharona.” This is a truly annoying song that leaves no doubt as to why there wasn’t a followup hit. It’s right up there in the annoying department with…

6. Right Said Fred, “I’m Too Sexy.”

Or …

7. Men Without Hats, “The Safety Dance.”

8. ? and the Mysterians, “96 Tears.” Give a few guys a Farfisa organ and a garage (actually, their manager’s JOHN living room), and BARTUS you just might end up with a number is a City of Maraone hit like these thon councilguys. man. He also is 9. Norman a musician who performs around Greenbaum, “Spirit town. For more In The Sky.” Norsee johnbartus. man saw Porter com Wagoner play a gospel song on TV and thought to himself, “I can do that.”

Having a friend in Jesus has kept Mr. Greenbaum in the green for more than a half-century, and his gospel song was a bigger hit than any of Porter’s.

10. Sir Mix-A-Lot, “Baby’s Got Back.” I just can’t figure out why there was never a follow-up to this … but check out Richard Cheese’s version of this song — heck, check out Richard Cheese’s version of any song. Trust me on this.

11. Queesnryche, “Silent Lucidity.”

This is another band with a large following and killer songs that only saw one of them crack the charts. Check out the live version of this song on YouTube recorded at the MTV Video Music Awards from that year.

12. Tommy Tutone, “867-5309/ Jenny.” Pity the poor people who actually had this phone number while this song was on the charts.

13. Benny Mardones, “Into The Night.” While there was no follow up hit to this song about an adult male in an inappropriate relationship with a 16-year old girl, this godawful song hit the Top 40 twice, in 1980 and 1989.

14. Bertie Higgins, “Key Largo.”

Close to home, but Islamorada through Key West were left out of any sequels or follow ups.

These are but a few of the hundreds of musicians, bands, and acts that made the Top 40 … once. As unflattering as that may sound, each of these acts had legitimate radio hits — and that’s something no one can ever take away.

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MARATHON WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 4, 2021 A gray-tailed tattler seen in Tavernier last week.

MARIAH HRYNIEWICH/ Contributed

ON TATTLERS AND KARMIC STANCES

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’ve done stupider things, but driving north on U.S. 1 on Fantasy Fest Friday to chase a bird, when I knew I was just going to have to come back down in all that traffic, was at least in my top 50 – for the third decade of the new millennium, anyway.

MARK It was worrisome how thick the traffic was just HEDDEN on upper Sugarloaf before noon, and I knew it would only get worse. ... is a photographer, writer, and For a while, with the cancellations of the parades, semi-professional marches and bike rides, it seemed like Fantasy Fest birdwatcher. He 2021 would be recorded in history with an asterisk has lived in Key next to it. But I was downtown the night before, takWest for more than 25 years and ing pictures, and it was full-on crazy, as crowded as I may no longer had ever seen, with people improvising whatever fun be employable in they could. You had to wonder how many more folks the real world. He were driving down from Miami to improvise even is also executive more fun. director of the Isak Dinesen once advised aspiring novelists to Florida Keys Audubon Society. write every day, without hope and without despair.

I’ve taken it on as kind of a mantra for all sorts of nonliterary activities – go out and do the thing, or at least try to, but don’t get too emotionally caught up in it. It seemed an especially fine maxim when facing hours of bumper-to-bumper purgatory.

Still, the bird, it tasked me.

The bird had been seen at Harry Harris Park in Tavernier.

When first reported, it was listed as a wandering tattler, a shorebird with one of my favorite names because it seemed the entire ornithological community had ganged up to label the species a peripatetic blabbermouth, a homeless narc.

The “tattler” part came from the fact that the species tends to call a lot, though opinions vary as to whether it’s tattling to hunters where all the birds are, or tattling to all the other birds that there are hunters around. The “wandering” part comes from the fact that they do like to roam, though mostly on the West Coast, and never as far as Florida. While it was a great sighting for the Keys, I’d seen a bunch of them in Oregon and California, and it wasn’t enough to overcome my innate anti-chasing inertia.

But then the internet bird ID sleuths got on the case, and started analyzing leg colors, tail feathers and supercilia. They decided it was not, in fact, a wandering tattler, but rather the exponentially more rare gray-tailed tattler, a species that breeds in Siberia, winters in Australia, and occasionally shows up in Alaska.

According to eBird, there had been only two other sightings of the species in the lower 48 states – one that hung around Nantucket for three days in 2012, and one that flew over an uninhabited rocky island off the coast of Maine in 2017, and was seen and photographed by one guy, who just happened to be out there doing research.

The Tavernier bird had been seen steadily all week – people had been putting up great photos – but a small front had come through early Friday morning, which was my first chance to go see it, and bad weather will sometimes chase a rare bird off, so I waited to see if it was reported later in the morning.

When it was, I texted my pilot friend Craig to see if he would fly me up, and he pointed out that Tavernier didn’t have an airport. When I suggested he land on the highway, he texted back a lot of mealy-mouthed stuff about safety, legality, fines and getting his license revoked, then suggested I make friends with a helicopter pilot.

So I got in the car. Two-and-a-half-hours and 10 chicken McNuggets later, I was at Harry Harris Park.

There was a baker’s half-dozen other birders standing around, spread out along the gulfside shoreline, which wasn’t a good sign.

If the gray-tailed tattler was apparent, everyone would have been bunched up together, looking at the bird. But one of the guys there said they’d seen the bird about 45 minutes before, and it seemed to have a pattern. It worked its way down the shoreline, disappeared farther down out of sight for a while, then came back and started all over again, kind of like a typewriter working itself across the page.

I set up on a rock and began my vigil in a small cove with a wrecked sailboat with “Ship of Fools” painted on the transom.

There was quite a bit to see. Boats were coming in and out of the boat ramp. A Cooper’s hawk shot up and into the top of a buttonwood and gave me the stink eye. Ruddy turnstones disappeared in and out of the rocks. An influencer having her moment walked out onto the pier in a long, flowing dress as two people followed her around with cameras. Osprey made their complaints.

A great white heron slow-stepped through the shallows.

Occasionally I would get up from my rock and walk down to the end of the park and back, stopping to talk to the other birders, asking if they’d had any luck, but knowing by their dispositions before we even spoke, that they had not.

After three hours I realized it was time to head back, and I was fighting off the feeling that karma had gone all Lucy Van Pelt on me again, making me commit to actually wanting something, before pulling away the football of me actually getting it. But that’s a bad way to think.

I wasn’t going to have a chance to drive up again for at least another week, but it was possible the bird could be there. It was possible the bird would stay all winter. Weird stuff happens in the Keys. It’s why we live here.

Got a bird question you’re I got into the car and drove dying to ask, or even just back to the highway, merging mildly curious about? with the line of other cars, withEmail ‘Ask the Bird Geek’ at out hope and without despair. mark@markhedden.com.

And honestly, the traffic wasn’t all that bad.

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ancy Heise, a full-time Marathon resident since 2014, is continuing on her artistic journey, recently winning another jewelry art challenge, the Alliance for Metal Clay Arts Worldwide challenge.

“It was such an incredible honor to be recognized by three world renowned international jewelry artisans, all past winners of the Saul Bell Design Award,” said Heise.

Heise’s art medium is precious metal clay, which originated in Japan in the 1990s. It’s a combination of small particles of metal mixed with an organic binder and water. The pieces are carved and filed and then fired in a kiln. Nancy’s winning pieces are wearable art jewelry composed of 99.9% fine silver with 22 or 24K gold overlay accents.

In the past year working from home in her Stirrup Key water view studio, Heise has turned this from a part-time expensive hobby to a full-time passion creating pendants and earrings.

“I spend several days on a piece striving for perfection and paying attention to fine detail,” said Heise, “constantly challenging myself with each new creation.”

Her pieces are posted to her Facebook page and can be found by searching for: https://www.facebook.com/finequalityhandmadejewelry — Contributed

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nternationally renowned artist Wyland is known for his stunning paintings, sculptures and other works of art that celebrate marine life. Recently, he visited Dolphin Research Center (DRC) to collaborate with marine life — some of the nonprofit organization’s dolphin family members.

Wyland begins the process by having the dolphin artist “paint” first. He then studies their splashes of paint and is inspired to continue, bringing the piece to full life. Wyland shows his collaborators their canvases, invites them to add more, and then finishes off the art before signing both of their names.

Also an avid conservationist, the artist has been a friend and supporter of DRC for upwards of 40 years.

The unique paintings created during Wyland’s visit were offered via auction to support the DRC marine mammal family care and home as well as their research, education, conservation, and manatee rescue efforts.

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BRIEFLY Free legal clinic scheduled at Marathon library Legal Services of the Florida Keys is conducting a pop-up legal clinic at Marathon library on Friday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Services include mortgage foreclosure, landlord/tenant issues, mobile homes, predatory lending and consumer issues, special education for children, divorce, disaster assistance benefits, reemployment assistance, IRS tax disputes, Medicaid and health care access, disability benefits, food stamps/cash assistance, veterans benefits/discharge upgrade and community development. Preregistration is required. Apply online at legalservicesmiami.org, by phone at 866-686-2760 or at a kiosk within the library. Income and residency restrictions apply. Marathon library is located at 3490 Overseas Hwy., Marathon, FL 33050.

Volunteers needed for the Salvation Army The Salvation Army Red Kettle has been an American icon for 125 years across the country and around the world, with collections running through the holidays. The organization is looking for volunteers to “ring the bell” during this holiday season. If locals would like to help the community, volunteers are needed for two locations in Marathon. Shifts are two hours. Sign up for one shift only or for multiple shifts starting the day after Thanksgiving and running through Christmas Eve. Funds collected stay in the community and help to provide food, shelter, utilities assistance and more to individuals and families in need.

The Salvation Army contributed over $2 million to more than 400 families in Monroe County alone for Hurricane Irma recovery. The organization currently offers social services and longterm family assistance called Pathway of Hope.

More information is available at 305-797-1704.

Local doctor announces competition for free hearing aids Dr. Michelle Couture-Souvenir, owner of Dr. Michelle and Hear 4 U Audiology, launched her competition “Hear for the Holidays” on Nov. 1, which gives one person the opportunity to win a free pair of hearing aids and access to premium audiological care.

Residents are invited to nominate someone close to them by filling out a form on the website heardrmichelle. com throughout November.

On Nov. 30, the nominations will be closed, and the winner will be invited into the clinic to have a comprehensive hearing assessment and a custom fitting of new brand-new hearing aids.

“We know that many people in South Florida are going to be struggling this holiday season, particularly those with hearing loss,” said CoutureSouvenir. “Our Hear for the Holidays giveaway is one way we can give back to the community, allowing them to hear in time for the holidays.

Couture-Souvenir is accepting new patients at her six locations and caters to a range of lifestyles, backgrounds and budgets.

Marathon library offers games, a movie and more Marathon library’s calendar this upcoming week is bursting with activity.

Friday, Nov. 5: Photography (adults), 11 a.m.; First Friday Fidget Fumble — Fidget Toy Trading Fun, 4 p.m.; Tween Twist, Fun for tweens ages 8-12, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 6: Easy Yoga via Zoom, 10 a.m. (adults); Saturday Stories: Weekend Storytime, 10:30 a.m.; Family Movie Matinee, 3 p.m., TBD. Monday, Nov. 8: 3D Printing Open Lab 10 a.m.; Chess & Games Club, 3:30 p.m.; Dungeons & Dragons for Preteens, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 9: Get Creative with Art (teens/adults), 9:30 a.m.; Mahjong for new and experienced players (adults), 10 a.m.; Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m.; Blow Off STEAM with Science Fun, 4 p.m.; Dungeons & Dragons for groups (adults), 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 10: Cosmic Kids Movement & Yoga Adventures, 10:30 a.m.; Sewing Open Lab: we will have the machines out or bring your own, 3 to 6:45 p.m.; Dungeons & Dragons for Teens, 3 p.m.; Blow Off STEAM with Kids, Code and Robots Code Club, 4 p.m.; Dungeons & Dragons for Groups (adults), 5 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 11: Babytime story time for ages 0-2, 10:30 a.m.; Kids Build: After School Activities Program, 3:30 p.m., Sewing Basics, 5 p.m.

Switlik School celebrates military and first responders Stanley Switlik Elementary School will be holding its 20th annual Red, White and Blue Day on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. at the Switlik School courtyard. Veterans, active-duty military and reservists, first responders and the U.S. will be celebrated.

The public may submit the names of those serving in the military or a veteran; veterans who have passed may be honored as well. Names, photos (optional), rank/specialty and branch of service can be sent to Kathy DePastino, Stanley Switlik Elementary School, 3400 Overseas Hwy., Marathon. Pastino is at 305-289-2490 ext. 59308, or marydepastino@keysschools.com.

COUNTY LOSES FIRE STAFF TO BROWARD COUNTY NEW FIRE CHIEF: KEEPING EMPLOYEES IS ‘PRIMARY GOAL’

New Monroe County Fire Chief Steven Hudson hopes that programs like Hot Shots, meant to groom staff who already live in the Florida Keys, will help with the county’s fire staff turnover rate. Here, the fourth Hot Shots class is seen beginning a new program on Sept. 1. MARY MOELLER/Monroe County Fire Rescue

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onroe County Fire Chief Steven Hudson confirmed to Keys Weekly that his department has lost between 10 and 12 staff members within the last two to three months, all to the same fire department in Broward County.

The top reason for the mass exodus was the generous compensation package that was offered.

“We continue to try not to give up,” said Hudson about the recent high turnover. “That is not in my nature.”

He acknowledged that many fire rescue staff have difficulty dealing with Monroe County’s high cost of living and housing, particularly if they have a family.

Hudson said, “We keep a keen eye on our turnover. We put our blood, sweat and tears in our employees. Our primary goal is our employees, our most important resource.”

As the county’s new fire chief, sworn in on May 19, Hudson has taken action to address the problem. He pointed out that on Sept.

15, county commissioners voted to approve a new compensation package, which had been negotiated with the union representing fire rescue staff, giving them a 7.86% raise.

“This compensation package makes us more competitive than the previous five years,” he explained. “Our commissioners have stepped up to the plate to reward and retain our employees.”

More good news: the FEMA SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response) grant will be adding 24 firefighters to the department starting Feb. 28, 2022,

with four staffers going to each fire house in the county.

And Hudson is hoping the county’s homegrown training program, now starting its fourth class, will continue to have a positive impact.

“We developed the Hot Shots program to cultivate young men and women who are already here with housing, perhaps second-generation. And it has helped.”

The program graduates about 20 to 25 students per class, though the students have to continue to get paramedic certification before they can be hired.

“We’re hoping that has a positive impact as life goes forward,” he said.

Indeed, on Oct. 20, Monroe County Fire Rescue swore in six new firefighter/EMT members who are all Hot Shot program graduates.

The Broward County salary was challenging to compete with, said Hudson. Broward was opening a new fire house called Coconut Creek, staffing it from the ground up with 60 to 80 personnel. The Monroe County fire rescue staff, most of whom were stationed below the Seven Mile Bridge, were offered compensation equal to a six-year-level employee, even to staffers who were in their first year.

Hudson said he understood why his staff were attracted to the high salary. “God bless them. They have children and life has to have a balance.”

However, he is keeping a positive attitude and hoping that the combination of the almost 8 percent salary bump, the Hot Shots program and the FEMA staff members “is a winning recipe. I’m really optimistic this will retain all our employees.”

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ner is Aquarium Encounters, taking home the award over other nominees Dolphin Research Center, the Turtle Hospital and the 7 Mile Bridge Run. “I just want to thank all the chamber members for making us the top tourist attractor again this year,” said owner Ben Daughtry. “We really value being a part of the chamber and knowing we’re an important part of this town.”

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he Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2021 winners of the Chamber Business Awards. Nominated from the community by the chamber board, the eventual winners were chosen by votes from chamber members. “These awards represent the best of the best,” said chamber CEO Daniel Samess. The following businesses have set an exemplary standard in Marathon with their unique contributions to our community. Keys Weekly will feature four of the eight winners this week, with the rest included in next week’s issue. ­— Weekly staff report CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD: This award is presented to a business that consistently goes above and beyond regarding customer service. 2021’s award goes to Keys Animal Hospital, taking home the win over fellow nominees Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Food 4 Thought, Dolphin Research Center and Suburban Propane. “I’m thrilled to receive the award because it shows that all the hard work and care that my staff strives to provide for the community has been noticed,” said Dr. Mike Dunn. “We will continue to always maintain a high level of customer service for years to come.”

BUSINESS BEAUTIFICATION AWARD: This award goes to a business that is dedicated to continuously improving their property, making our U.S. 1 corridor and community look that much better. Crane Point Hammock & Nature Center takes home the 2021 award, edging nominees Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Marathon Plaza, and Fairfield-Marriott Inn & Suites. “This award means the world to all involved with Crane Point,” said CEO Charlotte Quinn.

“To win two years in a row … wow. Votes from chamber members and businesses are especially rewarding.”

TOURIST ATTRACTOR AWARD: The Tourist Attractor Award is given to a business that provides high quality activities for our visitors while helping to put Marathon and the Middle Keys on the map as a premier destination. 2021’s win-

NEWCOMER AWARD: The Newcomer Award recognizes a new business that came in and didn’t miss a beat in providing amazing service and high quality products, as well as being community minded and involved. 2021’s award goes to Overseas Media Group (OMG), a digital marketing company offering website design, social media marketing, search engine optimization, and content creation. “Thank you to the Marathon Chamber Board of Directors, Daniel Samess and the membership for voting for OMG,” said COO Annie Briening. “We are extremely grateful to be working with the businesses and locals of the Marathon community and to be recognized with the Newcomer Award.

We are so proud of our team and what we have accomplished over the past 12 months. We look forward to working with you all in the future!”

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1. CEO Charlotte Quinn, left, and board member Lynn Voit accept 2021’s Business Beautification Award on behalf of Crane Point Hammock & Nature Center.

2. From left, co-owner Jason Koler, Maison Benitez, COO Annie Briening and Cecil Mderede accept the 2021 Newcomer Award for Overseas Media Group.

3. Owner Ben Daughtry’s Aquarium Encounters wins the 2021 Tourist Attractor Award.

4. Dr. Mike Dunn and Keys Animal Hospital take home 2021’s Customer Service Award.

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FLORIDA KEYS TABLE T

FOOD, DRINKS & PEOPLE

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

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

But our magnetic appeal goes beyond the

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.

BLOODY MARYS Pepe’s Cafe, Key West No Key West morning is complete with a bloody Mary from Pepe’s, made with its homemade mix and as much spice as you like.

The Florida Keys’ oldest restaurant also serves mimosas and screwdrivers made from fresh orange juice that’s squeezed to order.

LOADED NACHOS Tacos Jalisco 2 food truck, Islamorada Food truck Tacos Jalisco 2 and Florida Keys Brewing Company in Islamorada make a perfect team. Parked right next to the bar, customers can buy a beer on tap then mosey a few steps for fresh Mexican food to pair with their drink. “The nachos are bomb,” said Cheryl McBay, co-owner of FKBC. She’s referring to the Loaded Nachos. Tacos Jalisco co-owner Taimary “Tiny” Ruiz said, “All ingredients are handmade. We reduce the queso from a block to cream. All produce is from local stands, and the corn tortillas are fried here. And every chip has everything on it. You want sloppy, messy, make-you-get-inthere nachos.”

CARA O’NEILL Server at Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House, Marathon How long have you been in the Keys?

I was born and raised on a sailboat at 47th Street in Marathon.

How long have you worked at Florida Keys Steak & Lobster? Nine years.

What’s your favorite part of the job?

I am so grateful everyday to be a part of this team! Our staff is a family. This restaurant is a second home to all of us and Maria (Ely) is the best boss ever! And, of course, our amazing customers. They are my friends — we’ve been through it all together from hurricanes to pandemics.

What’s the best life advice you have ever received? Every obstacle is an opportunity for growth.

What was the last TV show you streamed? Dr. Death. He was a bad, bad doctor.

What was your last order on Amazon?

Accessories for my daughter’s Halloween costume. She was a zombie bride, so we got fake blood.

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TRAVELING, ROMANCE AND A FUGITIVE FAMILY: BEST SELLERS FOR NONFICTION NOVEMBER.

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By Alexandra Brown & David Brown When Alexandra and David began dating it was immediately clear they had a lot in common. Both in their early 30s, immersed in thriving careers and spending long weekends with friends and family. The idea of quitting the rat race and taking time off to travel the world went from a game of bucket list bingo to an actual plotting map taped to the wall. The young couple found themselves negotiating one destination for another and wondering if this fantasy could actually become reality. With careful planning and heaps of imagination, Alexandra and David prepared to circumnavigate the globe. In this entertaining and engaging account, they share how they tackled each objective from practical advice to stay on budget to learning how to pace yourself after arriving in a new city, which can be both exhilarating and frustrating.

Narrated in essays with beautiful photos, their passion leaps off the pages as they lovingly share their experiences in this delightful memoir. My valuable takeaway: “vacation” and “traveling” are two different things. It is probably smart to know before you go!

YOUR BLUE IS NOT MY BLUE

By Aspen Matis Aspen met Justin on an adventurous trek of the Pacific Crest Trail, traveling from Mexico to Canada. Swept off her feet, Aspen was thrilled to share her life with this handsome, mysterious man 10 years her senior who saved her in the woods. Quickly accepted by his family, the newlyweds explore the hills of Justin’s youth and the nonconformist beatnik scene of Northern California. Young and in love, Aspen doesn’t question their finances or future plans. She is living in the moment, enjoying newfound adult freedom and letting the days arrange themselves with Justin leading the way.

The couple soon ventures to NYC so Aspen can return to college and focus on her writing career. Slowly, their wandering thru-hiker existence is filled with responsibilities and exorbitant monthly rent to pay. As Aspen’s world begins to expand, Justin’s light slowly fades. A few years later, one dark November morning, Justin is off to attend a close friend’s funeral — and never returns. Aspen is left to pick up the shattered pieces of her young life. This descriptive memoir is heartbreaking, brave and beautiful.

NOWHERE GIRL

By Cheryl Diamond Harbhajan, meaning “song of God” in Sanskrit, was 4 years old when it became clear that her family was uncommonly different. Repeatedly changing identities, continents and even religions, their only consistency was their family unit. Harbhajan idolized handsome older brother Frank, tolerated her angry sister Chiara and was completely devoted to her parents — intelligent, free spirits who simply floated around the world “appearing” to live a spiritual existence. Little did she know that they would spend the next two decades on the run because in actuality her charismatic father was a wanted criminal and her beautiful mother was desperate to escape her complicated past. With little formal schooling, it is amazing how quickly Harbhajan and her siblings learned random subjects while she and Frank excelled at a variety of athletics her parents obsessively required.

As Harbhajan morphed into Crystal and Cheryl she began to analyze her father’s increasingly unhealthy temper and abusive manipulations. Cheryl finally reached her limits when her health declined and she miraculously found the strength to reinvent herself once again. This fast paced, well written narrative is hard to put down.

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With seven trick-or-treat events alone, paired with nearly a dozen other fundraisers, costume contests and other happenings, Marathon saw new events invented during the pandemic persist to pair with the city’s more traditional Halloween parties. From Duck Key to the community park, enjoy a sampling of the spookiest that Marathon had to offer. Full galleries will be available soon at keysweekly.com.

—Weekly staff report 1. Cameron Jones makes an appearance as the Little Mermaid at Grassy Key’s trickor-treat event. CONTRIBUTED 2. Maya Christensen, left, and Abbigail Stevens are a perfect pair of electric jellyfish.

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3. Brian Shea’s tribute to Vincent Van Gogh was on point as he took home the win in the City of Marathon costume contest.

ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly 4. Marathon Community Theatre’s cohort of Maresa Casey, left, Donna Nussenblatt, John Journell, Joanne Zimmerman, and Trish Hintze went all out for their booth at Zonta’s drive-through trick-or-treat. ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly

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5. Gulfside Village’s trick-or-treat event was organized by Marathon Grill & Ale House’s Simone Mullis. Ali, left, Stacey, and Aunt Liz staff Ale House’s table at the event. ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly 6. Junior officer Martin Ornelas handles his suspect Leonel Ornelas. PATTI CHILDRESS/ Keys Weekly 7. Houses behind the airport, Marathon’s largest trick-or-treat destination, put their Halloween decorating skills to good use.

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8. The Tuna Drive foam pit was a hit among trick-or-treaters young and old.

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9. Charlotte Dunn, left, and Ella Dunn help with Crane Point’s Halloween Pet Parade.

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Two Conchs Marina located at 11587 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Jack Carlson on behalf of Two Conchs 39 LLC November 4, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

under the fictitious name of SHILOH’S BOWTIQUE located at 46 Gumbo Limbo Avenue, Monroe County in the City of Key Largo, Florida 330372004 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated at Key Largo, Florida this 1st day of November, 2021.

By: Rebecca Marie Arcia Publish: November 4, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

(Encompasses the city limits of Key West) of the MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL has an opening for a LODGING INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE – shall be owners or operating/general managers of motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks or other tourist accommodations which are subject to bed tax in the tax collection district for which they are applying.

Any person wishing to participate on the District I Advisory Committee of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council within the district so noted above, may request an application from the Administrative Office by calling (305) 296-1552 and submit an application to the address shown below: Department DAC Monroe County Tourist Development Council 1201 White Street, Suite 102 Key West, FL 33040 Deadline for receipt of application at the above address is Friday November 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. A resume may be attached to the application.

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recreational vehicle parks or other tourist accommodations which are subject to bed tax in the tax collection district for which they are applying.

Any person wishing to participate on the District IV Advisory Committee of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council within the district so noted above, may request an application from the Administrative Office by calling (305) 296-1552 and submit an application to the address shown below: Department DAC Monroe County Tourist Development Council 1201 White Street, Suite 102 Key West, FL 33040 Deadline for receipt of application at the above address is Friday, November 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. A resume may be attached to the application.

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ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on December 16, 2021. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,,4509326156# US (New York) +16699006833,,4509326156# US (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) There will be a mandatory pre-bid conference on Monday, November 15, 2021, at 4:00 P.M., in the Office of the Airport Director, Key West International Airport, 3491 S. Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, FL 33040 Publish: November 4, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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# 860 9612 7118 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.monroecounty-fl.gov/ BOCCMeetingDec8 (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 26th 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 28, November 4, 11 & 18, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

INTENT TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE COUNTY BEGINNING WITH THE TAX BILL ISSUED IN NOVEMBER 2022 FOR CANAL RESTORATION PROJECTS ON CANALS 82, 83 AND 84 IN KEY LARGO; STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The public can participate in the December 8, 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 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# 860 9612 7118 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# 860 9612 7118 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.monroecounty-fl.gov/ BOCCMeetingDec8 (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

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Florida Keys Legal Support located at 19 Avenue D, Key Largo, FL 33037 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Florida Keys Coastal Products, LLC November 4, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of KEYLUM, located at 1114 DUVAL STREET, KEY WEST, FL 33040, intends to register the said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: KEYLUM, LLC Publish: November 4, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business

NOTICE OF SALE: Best Lien Services Inc. located at: 7290 SW 41 St., Miami, FL 33155, will sell at a reserve public sale on November 24, 2021 at 9:00 am the following vehicles at said location to satisfy lien pursuant to Chapter 713.78 of the Florida statues: 2004 FORD UT1FMZU63KX4UA42441 Location: G C Mechanical Services, 13333 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050 P#: 813-410-3698 Sum to redeem vehicle is: $5,206.99 Owner/Lienholder may recover vehicle pursuant to f.s.713.78. Any person(s) claiming any interest in the above vehicles/vessels should contact: Best Lien Services, 7290 SW 41 St., Miami, FL 33155 (1-866-299-9391) at least 1 week prior to the lien sale, all sales are with reserve 20% buyers premium.

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DISTRICT IV ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC IV) (Between the Long Key Bridge and mile marker 90.939) of the MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL has an opening for a LODGING INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE – shall be owners or operating/general managers of motels, hotels,

NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida (“the County”) hereby provides notice, pursuant to Section 197.3632(3)(a), Florida Statutes, of its intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments, for the cost of providing certain wastewater capital improvements and connections, to be levied within the unincorporated area of Monroe County encompassing the Stock Island, Key Haven, Big Coppitt, Lower Sugarloaf through Big Pine Key, No Name Key, Long Key, Duck Key; excluding Indies Islands, and three (3) parcels on Boca Chica: RE# 122870-000000, 0122880-00000, and 122890-000000 for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2022 and continuing each year until discontinued by the County. The County will consider the adoption of a resolution electing to use the uniform method of collecting such assessments authorized by Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, at a public hearing to be held on December 8, 2021 in the Commission Chambers, Murray E. Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Mile Marker 102 and by Communications Media Technology (CMT). Such resolution will state the need for the levy and will contain a legal description of the boundaries of the real property subject to the levy. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Please note that public participation in these meetings may be conducted via Communications Media Technology (“CMT”). The connection information for members of the public who wish to attend or participate in the Public Hearing(s) via a Zoom virtual platform will be posted on the Monroe County website at @ http://monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx.

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 accommodation in order to participate in these proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning 305-292- 4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”.

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: NON-EXCLUSIVE ON-AIRPORT RENTAL CAR CONCESSIONS AT THE FLORIDA KEYS MARATHON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar by Onvia at www. demandstar.com OR www. monroecountybids.com. The Public Record is available upon request.

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

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00 P.M. on December 16, 2021. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: Non-exclusive on-airport rental car concessions at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport Monroe County, Florida 12/16/2021 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size.

Should your bid documents exceed 25MB or otherwise be rejected or undeliverable to OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening.

Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY RESOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on December 8, at 1:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Murray Nelson Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL, 33037, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider the adoption of the following County resolution: A RESOLUTION OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ELECTING TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NONAD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE COUNTY WITH THE TAX BILL ISSUED IN NOVEMBER 2022 FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND SEA LEVEL RISE AND FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECTS; STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The public can participate in the December 8, 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 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# 860 9612 7118 followed by the # key.

The public can comment

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY RESOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on December 8, 2021, at 1:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Murray Nelson Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider the adoption of the following County resolution: A RESOLUTION OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA ANNOUNCING NOTICE OF

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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 21st 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 28, November 4, 11 & 18, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-84-M DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF TRINA TRENKENSCHUH Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Trina Trenkenschuh, deceased, whose date of death was September 9, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: November 4, 2021.

Personal Representative: Nancy D. Warner 57365 Morton St Marathon, Florida 33050 Attorney for Personal Representative: Richard E. Warner Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw.

LEGAL NOTICES com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: November 4 & 11, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-270-K IN RE: ESTATE OF MARCIA L. ROOT, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Marcia L. Root, deceased, whose date of death was August 10, 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 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: November 4, 2021.

Personal Representative: Deborah S. Giamatti 1857 Narcissus Avenue Big Pine Key, Florida 33043 Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert K. Miller, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 359173 Cunningham Miller Rhyne PA 10075 Overseas Hwy PO Box 500938 Marathon, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-9428 Fax: (305) 743-8800 E-Mail: service@ floridakeyslaw.com Secondary E-Mail: rmiller@ floridakeyslaw.com Publish: November 4 & 11, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-000089-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JOSEPHINE T. KOZASH, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JOSEPHINE T. KOZASH, deceased, whose date of death was October 16, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the

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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 the first publication of this notice is November 4, 2021.

Personal Representative: ROBERT KOZASH 102 Zane Grey Creek Drive Long Key, Florida 33001 Attorney for Personal Representative: RODOLFO SUAREZ, JR., ESQ. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 013201 Suarez Law Datran 1 9100 South Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1620 Miami, FL 33156 Telephone: (305) 448-4244 Email: rudy@suarezlawyers. com Publish: November 4 & 11, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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 November 4, 2021.

Personal Representative: Henrietta Perez 312 Northside Drive, Apt. No. 209 Key West, Florida 33040 Attorney for Personal Representative: Gina R. Chevallier, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar Number: 97300 2600 South Douglas Road, Suite 507 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Telephone: (305) 974-1490 Fax: (305) 974-1965 E-Mail: gina@chevallierlaw. com Publish: November 4 & 11, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 44-2021-CP-000114A001-PK IN RE: ESTATE OF BRUCE DOUGLAS FINK Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of BRUCE DOUGLAS FINK, deceased, whose date of death was July 9, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. 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 28, 2021.

Personal Representative: Audrey Mullinix 118 Atlantic Road NPB, FL 33408 Attorney for Personal Representative: Daniel J. Probst, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 896888 Brookmyer, Hochman, Probst & Jonas, P.A. 800 Village Square Crossing, Suite 214 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Telephone: (561) 624-2110 Fax: (561) 656-2099 Primary E-mail: dan@ probstlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: roe@ probstlaw.com Publish: October 28 & November 4, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

All creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is October 28, 2021.

Personal Representative: LINDA NOELLE BAXTER 221 Avenida Central Indialantic, Florida 32903 Attorney for Personal Representative: EDMOND L. ELEY 1310 W. Eau Gallie Boulevard, Suite D Melbourne, FL 32935 (321) 259-7822 Florida Bar No. 0216623 Email: eleylaw@cfl.rr.com eleylawassistant@cfl.rr.com Publish: October 28 & November 4, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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 28, 2021.

Personal Representative: JENNIFER SUE DERMER 124 South Drive Islamorada, FL 33036 Attorney for Personal Representative: STEVEN WARM, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No. 314544 3867 SW 93rd Terrace Gainesville, FL 32608 Telephone: (352) 373-8279 Email: sw@stevenwarm.com Publish: October 28 & November 4, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 20-CP-000290-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MARIANO PEREZ, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of MARIANO PEREZ, deceased, whose date of death was July 6, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 302 Fleming 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 21-CP-000117-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ROBERTA MAY PINDER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Roberta May Pinder, deceased, whose date of death was August 19, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division; the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the co-personal representatives and the co-personal representatives' 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 November 4, 2021.

Personal Representatives: Joseph B. Pinder III 102 E. Ridge Road Islamorada, Florida 33036 Henry D. Pinder P.O. Box 586 Tavernier, Florida 33070 Attorney for Personal Representatives: Nicholas W. Mulick E-mail Address: reception@ mulicklaw.com Florida Bar No. 0337757 Nicholas W. Mulick P.A. 91645 Overseas Highway Tavernier, Florida 33070 Telephone: (305) 852-9292 Publish: November 4 & 11, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-000274-K IN RE: ESTATE OF CASI DELLA BAXTER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the ESTATE OF CASI DELLA BAXTER, deceased, whose date of death was September 9, 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 21-CP-000096-P IN RE: ESTATE OF LEON ROBERT DERMER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of LEON ROBERT DERMER, deceased, whose date of death was June 13, 2021, File Number 21-CP000096-P, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Plantation Key Courthouse, 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, 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, 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 FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 21-DR-568-K Division: Family STEPHANIE FACEY, Petitioner, and MARSHALL LEE HUDSON Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: Marshall Lee Hudson Last Known Address: Unknown 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 Stephanie Facey, whose address is 3920 S. Roosevelt Blvd, Apt. 206 N, Key West, FL 33040, on or before November 22, 2021, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 500 Whitehead St., Key West, FL 33040 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

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

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

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

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

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

Dated: 10/13/21 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Tori Perez Deputy Clerk Publish: October 21 & 28, November 4 & 11 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

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305.743.0844

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LEGAL NOTICES

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AUTOS WANTED

EMPLOYMENT

HOBBIES/COLLECT.

FAMILY DIVISION CASE NO.: 21-DR-000662-K IN RE: MARRIAGE OF KARLA JAMES, Petitioner/Wife, and JACQUES STRYDOM, Respondent/Husband.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: JACQUES STRYDOM ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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: KARLA JAMES, Petitioner/Wife, C/O Barroso Law, PLLC, Yanae M. Barroso, Esquire, 3158 Northside Drive, Key West, FL 33040, on or before December 6, 2021, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at: Monroe County Clerk of Court, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter.

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

The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: None.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

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

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

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

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

Dated: 11/2/21 KEVIN MADOK, CPA, Clerk CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: November 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”). (Contract No.: 2-16950) 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 September 29, 2021, in Civil Case No. 19-CA-000891-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida.

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 13TH day of October, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: October 28 & November 4, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 20-CA-000553-K DIVISION: CIVIL JUDGE BONNIE J. HELMS Windward Pointe Condominium Association of Key West, Inc., a corporation not-for-profit under the laws of the State of Florida Plaintiff, vs.

The Estate of Richard Charles McNulty, et al.

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE AS TO COUNT(S) III Notice is hereby given that on December 6, 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 5132, Week 13, 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 attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”). (Contract No.: 2-12232) 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 September 29, 2021, in Civil Case No. 20-CA-000553-K, pending in the Circuit Court in Monroe County, Florida.

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 13TH day of October, 2021 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: October 28 & November 4, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, VS. DEBBY CHUMLEY SMITH, et al.

Defendant.

And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2021-CC64-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 21ST day of October, 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 this 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 28 & November 4, 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 FOH Manager. Friendly atmosphere. Private Club.

Salary + share in tip pool.

Responsible for managing wait and bar staff, ordering and inventorying bar supplies and serving at times. Please call 305743-6739 to schedule an appointment for interview.

BASEBALL AND SPORTS MEMORABILIA WANTED. Private collector buying sports cards, old programs, pennants, autographs, photographs, ticket stubs, bobbin’ head dolls, etc.

Call Alan 503-481-0719

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 19-CA-000891-K DIVISION: CIVIL JUDGE MARK WILSON Windward Pointe II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Plaintiff, vs.

Alejandra Brito, et al.

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE AS TO COUNT(S) I Notice is hereby given that on December 6, 2021 at 11:00am, at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest: Unit 5711, Week 37, Odd Year Biennial Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2021-CC-61-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will on the 6TH day of December, 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 133, Week 36, Sunset Harbor Resort, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1376, Page 1093, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (hereafter the “Declaration”).

Pursuant to IN REM FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AFTER DEFAULT AS TO COUNT(S) I entered in a case pending in said Court, the 28th day of September 2021 Style of which is: SUNSET HARBOR DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP, A FLORIDA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP Plaintiff, VS. CHRISTOPHER RAY GRAY, et al.

Defendant.

And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2021-CC61-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 21ST day of October, 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 this 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 28 & November 4, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2021-CC-64-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will on the 6TH day of December, 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 5614, Week 44, Odd Year Biennial Windward Pointe, A Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

Pursuant to IN REM SUMMARY FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AS TO COUNT(S) I entered in a case pending in said Court, the 28th day of September 2021 Style of which is: WINDWARD POINTE II, LLC, A

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2020-CC-242-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will on the 6TH day of December, 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 112, Week 8, Sunset Harbor Resort, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1376, Page 1093, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (hereafter 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 28th day of September 2021 Style of which is: SUNSET HARBOR RESORT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA Plaintiff, VS. CHARLES LANNING WILLIAMS, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO MARA WILLIAMS, et al.

Defendant.

And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2020-CC242-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 21ST day of October, 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 this 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 28 & November 4, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

BOATS FOR SALE 2001 25' Parker with tower. In water - ready for sea trials. Trailer included if needed.

Located in Marathon. $49,000 Call 973-332-6618 Waverunner Yamaha FX Cruiser 2004 w/trailer.

Fresh water PA boat, 350 hours, nice condition, fully serviced. Located in Marathon. $4,000 OBO 215-205-8344 12' Jon Boat w/ 6 hp Nissan motor. Located in Marathon SOLD! 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!

EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted - Big Time Discount Bait and Tackle in Marathon- competitive wages and working 30-40 hrs a week. Contact George 305-289-0199 Full-time Bookkeeper needed in Upper Keys to work remotely. Must know QuickBooks.

Salary based on experience. 305-962-0000 Marathon Moose Lodge is looking for a cook. Hours are Tuesday - Saturday 2-8pm. Please apply in person @ 11601 1st Ave Gulf, Marathon, Fl 33050.

Pay $15.00 - $20.00 depending on experience.

City of Marathon Current Job Openings: Marina Custodian/ Maintenance and Marina Technician/Pump Out Captain. Full Benefits. EOE Please see City website for details www.ci.marathon. fl.us NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah's is now hiring for all shifts. Please apply in person at 8919 Overseas Highway in Marathon.

Immediate openings for experienced plumbers and helpers (with or without experience - we will train the right person).

Must have a valid driver's license & clean driving record. Please apply in person at 10700 5th Avenue Gulf, Marathon or email resume to: eerpinc@gmail.com

The Marathon Yacht Club is looking to hire a part time Bookkeeper - 16 - 20 Hrs per week - Must learn to operate Club Management software - Please call 305743-6739 to schedule an appointment for interview.

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.

Charter Captain / Mate Busy fishing charter business in Marathon looking for experienced fishing Captain/Mate.

Busy boats and location.

Offshore, Inshore, Reef/ Wreck. Also part-time Boat Cleaner needed for afternoons. Send text or call 305-481-3259 Come Join Our Family and Have Fun At Work!

Hiring: Host, Hostess & Servers - Full &/or parttime. AM & PM Shifts.

Apply in person at Castaway Restaurant, end of 15th Street, Oceanside, Marathon or email: lobstercrawl@gmail.com Fl Keys Diesel - Marathon now hiring: Diesel Technician -Competitive compensation package.

Exp in the marine field preferred but not necessary. Exp w/ Caterpillar and Cummins Marine Engines a plus.

Diesel Mechanic Assistant position available.

Motivated candidate willing to learn a new trade or expand current skills.

Company willing to train.

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

Place your EMPLOYMENT ad here. Only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy.

Call 305-743-0844 today!

HOBBIES/COLLECT. PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches.

Old Model Military Clocks & Watches.

Call 305-743-4578

HOMES FOR SALE Duplex for sale.

2nd Avenue Gulf, Marathon 305-481-1316

HOUSING FOR RENT 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 DRY LOT ON DUCK KEY for sale. 106 S. Bahama Drive. Call 305-481-1316

OFFICE/COMMERC. SPACE FOR RENT Marathon Commercial Space. US1-MM50. Ideal location at Mid Town Center-next to Wendy's.

2,800 sq ft divided into 11 offices, reception area, kitchen, 2 restrooms, 2nd floor, elevator, plenty of parking.

Contact Jim Chaplin.

305-481-7557. j i m @ c h a p p y t i m e s. c o m 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 Beautiful Office Space available for rent now on US1 in Tavernier @MM92.

Call 305-394-0530

RV SITE FOR RENT RV Large Lot for Rent in Marathon. Available Nov. 1. $1,600/month + util. Key RV, 6099 Overseas Hwy #15-E. 760-565-7210 or 7 6 0 - 5 7 4 - 4 9 1 5 RENTED IN LESS THAN ONE MONTH!!

Place your RV SITE FOR RENT ad here. Only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-7430844 today!

YARD SALES Yard Sale Sat. Nov. 6 from 8a-2p. Albums, cigar boxes, dive boxes, clothes, some furniture, baby crib & misc. household items. 17 Kyle Way East, Marathon (in Knight's Key) Place your YARD SALE ad here. Only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy.

Call 305-743-0844 today and get your stuff sold!

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RESIDENTIAL INSPECTOR/ASST. BUILDING OFFICIAL REPORTS TO: Building Official HOURS: 7:00am to 4:00pm or as set by Building Official SALARY RANGE: $68,000 - $78,000 depending on qualifications MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Building Inspector must have the physical, and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities, and duties of the job illustrated. The job description herein provides for the range of duties to be performed for this position. It is not intended to reflect all duties that are required within this position.

JOB DESCRIPTION: A Building Inspector performs construction inspections on development projects, in accordance with relevant state and local codes, standards, approved plans, and manufacturer specifications and requirements.

An Inspector plays an important role in ensuring that approved development is safe and meets the standards set forth in the Florida Building Code and the City of Key Colony Beach.

DUTIES: • Performs daily requested inspections and re-inspections, if necessary, in accordance with Florida Building Code, and City of Key Colony Beach Codes and Regulations.

• Prepares written lists of violations and departures from approved plans and/or manufacturer specifications/requirements.

• Posts Stop Work Orders as directed, or when necessary for unpermitted or illegal work.

• Enters inspection results and comments in a timely manner into City approved permitting system.

• Assists Building Official in daily operations of the Building Department • Performs Safety Inspections on all rental properties (Fire Safety Inspector 1 License required within the 1st year of employment)

305.743.0844

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

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

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

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.

Pay rate $17-$19/hr depending on experience, excellent benefits, and a fun work environment

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

• Assists Building Official with input on yearly budget for Building Department.

• Prepares and Assists Code Enforcement Officer with monthly reports or code cases to be heard by Code Board.

• Office duties including scanning and filing of all permits.

• Obtains and Coordinates information as requested by City Manager and Commissioners for meeting presentations.

• Completes all additional duties as they are assigned.

FULL TIME OPENING

EDUCATION/SKILLS: • Knowledge of construction codes, standards, and ordinances both State and City of Key Colony Beach.

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques used in the building construction industry.

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications

L I NE SERV I CE P E RSONNE L

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with owners and contractors.

• Ability to perform job effectively and efficiently during times of high volume construction activity.

• Knowledge or ability to learn specialized software related to electronic permitting, plans review, and inspections.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the building construction profession or trades. Must have a valid drivers license at time of employment.

Must have a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Building Inspectors license or the ability to obtain a Provisional License within 120 days of employment. Must have or be able to obtain within one (1) year a Florida Fire Safety Inspector 1 license.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay rate $17-$19/hr depending on experience, excellent benefits, and a fun work environment

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

Submit resume and completed online application to: City of Key Colony Beach City Hall, Attn: City Clerk 600 West Ocean Drive, PO Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 Or email to: cityclerk@keycolonybeach.net Application form: https://keycolonybeach.net/apply-for-a-job

Greet and fuel aircraft Prior aviation experience preferred Clean driving record required

Apply online at mytomthumb.com/employment

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Open for Morning Trips Only Afternoon trips start Saturday, November 20th

MARATHON LADY DOCKS U.S.1 at Vaca Cut Bridge Mile Marker 53, Marathon

305.743.5580

NOW HIRINGrs Educato

OPEN for programs

Marathon Lady • 73’ Party Boat Please make sure to call ahead for reservations.

www.MARATHONLADY.net

MEET SEA TURTLES AT THE TURTLE HOSPITAL

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. CALL 305-743-2552 FOR RESERVATIONS. 2396 Overseas Highway Gulf, Marathon Now accepting online reservations

www.turtlehospital.org

RECONNECT WITH NATURE FAMILY FUN | SNORKEL FROM SHORE | MUSEUM FISHING | GUIDED ISLAND TOUR

2010 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, MARATHON CATCH THE FERRY AT FARO BLANCO

305.743.5999 PIGEONKEY.NET

• 63 ACRES OF TROPICAL HARDWOOD HAMMOCK • 1.4 MILES OF WALKING TRAILS • NATURAL FISH PEDICURE STATION • BUTTERFLY GARDENS

CRANE POINT

Museum & Nature Center

• NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM • THE HISTORIC ADDERLEY HOUSE • BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE BAY • HISTORIC CRANE HOUSE

305.743.9100 • 5550 O/S Hwy • Marathon MM50 at the stoplight • Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Sat Noon to 5 p.m. Sundays • cranepoint.net

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • •305.743.0844 Career With Housing Opportunity

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

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

Assistant Branch Manager

Great Hours & Starting Salary Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time

D’Asign Source is seeking the following professionals.

Overtime and benefits are available.

For full details & additional openings, please visit DAsignSource.com/careers

SIGNING BONUS

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED!

Health Benefits Great Work Environment Paid Vacation

Apply Online at KeysBank.com/Careers

Monroe County School District

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

Coordination and participation in onsite construction process.

Carpenter

6900 Overseas Hwy Marathon 305-296-8535

Must present high attention to detail; workmanship must be very high quality.

Lead AV Technician AV & Home Automation installations.

EOE-M/F/V/D

Member FDIC

Equal Housing Lender

Join Our Team!

Careers Available In:

The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. a division of

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

I

in Marathon

Branch • Accounting • Maintenance Credit • Business Development

IS HIRING! KEY LARGO

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

Behavioral Health Therapist (Children) Behavioral Health Counselor, FT (Children) Substance Abuse Counselor, PT (Adult)

Salaries Starting at $18/hour

KEY WEST

Fun, Fast-Paced Environment

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

Quarterly Cash Profit Sharing

Send resume to: Turtlehospitalmarathon@gmail.com

Great Hours Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE

Tuition Reimbursement Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time

We are now hiring for the following positions:

Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Drivers

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

401K Employer Match

Apply Online! KeysBank.com/Careers

MARATHON Admissions Specialist

Care Coordinator Maintenance Specialist Housekeeper Behavioral Health Therapist (Children) RNs and LPNs (3 shifts) (PT/FT & per diem) Advocate (PT) *Assisted Living Support Worker (PT) *Behavioral Health Technicians (3 shifts) (PT/FT & per diem) *No experience necessary. Will train.

A caring heart & helpful hands required.

Ability to work some evening or weekend shifts a plus.

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

Background and drug screen req.

COMPETITIVE PAY! EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS!!!

Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

Check out all available positions at: www.westcare.com EEOC/DFWP

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Member FDIC

EOE-M/F/V/D

Equal Housing Lender

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DUI Instructor

Part-time - Marathon location

NOW HIRING BOGIE & BACALL'S SEA SENOR Restaurant Host Servers Bartender Food Runner

Restaurant General Managers KITCHEN TEAM Pastry Chef Chief Steward Overnight Cook Fine Dining Chef Restaurant Chef OPERATIONS TEAM Bellman Watersports Receiving/Delivery Auto Detailer Reservations/Front Desk Agents AM & PM Shifts Available Apply At: www.bungalowskeylargo.com/careers

The Advocate DUI Program is looking for a DUI certified Instructor or person eligible to be DHSMV certified to teach DUI classes. The DUI course involves learning about alcohol and drug abuse, driving risk, Florida Laws and prevention measures. Requires a Bachelors degree in human services or related field with 4,000 hours of experience or a Masters degree in human services, law enforcement or related field with 2,000 hours of experience. Ability to present the curriculum in an effective and energetic manner, using didactic and group teaching methods. Starting salary $22 per hour. Contact Marcia at 305-704-0117

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

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

NOW HIRING

OUTDOOR PRIVATE ESTATE HOUSEMAN Islamorada | Full Time | $18.00 +/hr Must have previous houseman or related experience, valid US DL and SSN. Must be able to pass background checks and be a self-starter who can follow directions

NOW HIRING:

ESTAMOS CONTRATANDO Tiempo completo, mantenimiento de exterior en casa privada.

Localizada en Islamorada, a $18.00+/hr. experiencia previa requerida o similar. Licencia valida en EE.UU. y numero de Seguro social. Capaz de pasar verificacion de antecedents y prueba de droga. Emprendedor motivado capaz de seguir instruciones.

F/T and P/T Bartenders & Servers for BlueWaters Pool Bar and Wedding Event Bartenders $10/hour Great Tips Health Benefits & Room Discounts Sign-on bonus Poolside setting with Gulf View

Email resume & references to Lnz777@aol.com or mail to: Resume, c/o Post Net, 88005 Overseas Hwy, Suite 10, Box #162, Islamorada, FL 33036

Apply in Person, Start Today!

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

FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT Dynasty Marine is currently seeking a qualified FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT to fill a new full-time position. This is an excellent opportunity to grow with an existing business in an interesting field.

PART TIME AND FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES W/FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES HOUSEKEEPING CULINARY F&B FRONT OFFICE RESERVATIONS OFFICE SPA TERRE To view job openings, please go to:

Duties to include invoice and inventory entry, booking airline shipments, creating and filing paperwork for international shipments, scheduling inspections needed for international shipments, customer communication and tracking, creating and maintaining customer accounts, and some customer service. All applicants must be proficient in Microsoft word, outlook, and excel. This position requires a high attention to detail and the ability to multitask. Compensation will be dependent on experience with performance-based incentive program.

Benefits package including vacation, sick days, holidays and 401K PSP retirement plan. Please email cover letter and resumes to sales@dynastymarine.net for consideration. No phone calls please.

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

$1,500 SIGNING BONUS

Online at www.noblehousehotels.com/careers In person at Zero Duval St. Ocean Key Resort and Spa is EOE.

Full or Part Time Guest Services

Answer phones, take reservations, greet customers with a smile. Cashier responsibilities, must be able to multi task.

Please apply in person at

Aquarium Encounters 11710 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Busy Key Largo Dive Center has immediate openings for

BOAT CAPTAINS APPLY TODAY!!!

NOW HIRING

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

Send resume to resumes@rainbowreef.com

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

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

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LET’S DO BUSINESS - 305.743-0844 Licensed & Insured Contractor # CACO53827

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MARATHON SEAWALLS & DOCKS Complete Marine Construction Docks

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