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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 4, 2021

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 4, 2021

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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.

The increased cost of crude raises the cost of producing gasoline.

Veteran Pete Bacheler served in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1972. An Upper Keys resident, Bacheler currently serves as vice mayor for the Village of Islamorada. CONTRIBUTED

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Sunset Point Park in Key Largo was recently renamed as Mike Forster Memorial Park. Located within the Bay Harbor and Sunset Point Subdivisions, the park contains a small ramp for boats and watercraft. JIM McCARTHY/ Keys Weekly

MEMORIALIZING MIKE Key Largo park named after the late commissioner JIM McCARTHY

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small Key Largo Park has a new name in honor of the late Mike Forster.

At a recent meeting, Monroe County commissioners approved renaming Sunset Point Park in memory of Forster, who passed away Sept. 6, 2021. The now Mike Forster Memorial Park is located at 20 Sunset Road in Key Largo.

As commissioner, Forster fought to alleviate serious congestion and overcrowding of day trippers and boat trailers within the Bay Harbor and Sunset Point subdivisions, which contain the park on Sunset Drive and another down the road on North Bay Drive.

Not only did the park on North Bay Harbor Drive get shut down from July 4 through Labor Day to give residents in the area peace, but no-parking signs with $200 fines were erected up and down streets to lessen traffic.

Once a hidden gem, the park on Bay Drive has evolved into a popular spot. It’s located next to a larger private park that members of the local homeowners association use.

With a small ramp for boats and watercraft, and just a few spots for boat trailers, Sunset Point Park, now the Mike Forster Memorial Park, remained open as the Bay Drive property stayed closed.

Forster was elected to represent County Commission District 5 in the Upper Keys in November 2020 and had been a long-time Upper Keys resident and businessman. Prior to running for the county commission, he served five terms on the Islamorada Village Council, including two terms as mayor, and was heavily involved in the community.

“The community will remember Commissioner Forster for always stepping up to do whatever it took to get something accomplished, as shown by his wonderful, charitable spirit,” said Monroe County Mayor Michelle Coldiron. “He took the lead on addressing the many issues and safety concerns affecting the surrounding neighborhoods of this park and that will not be forgotten.”

Mike Forster Memorial Park is open daily from sunrise to sunset.

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 4, 2021

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

A section where barriers and delineated parking are erected on the Fills in Islamorada. DAVID GROSS/Keys Weekly

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.”

An aerial view of the Fills, the three small islands that connect Upper and Lower Matecumbe Keys. VILLAGE OF ISLAMORADA/Contributed

SEEKING INPUT Fills community survey online

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he Village of Islamorada is conducting a community-driven master planning process for the Fills, the area composed of Tea Table Fill, Indian Key Fill, and Lignumvitae Key Fill, located between mile marker 79.6 and 77.7. This process is intended to protect public health and safety, conserve natural and historical resources, facilitate appropriate resource-based public outdoor recreational uses and enhance our quality of life.

Through a community input effort, a village council-adopted action plan will be produced that articulates the community’s vision for the Fills and sets forth how it will be brought to life. The village is asking the community to be part of this process by participating in the public workshops and completing the survey.

The survey questions were derived from the input received during the stakeholder meetings and the public input workshop held the first week of October. Through the survey, even more residents and business owners can provide their opinions about the aspects of the master plan that the public has identified as most important to them.

A general comment section is also provided, and people may email input and questions to info@thefillsmasterplan.com. The survey will be open through Nov. 19.

The survey is one of many opportunities for the entire Islamorada community to be a part of the Fills master planning effort.

Participation and input during this process will help to create the community vision for the Fills area, a vision that will be incorporated into the master plan and ultimately achieved through a series of future projects.

Visit the newly created project website TheFillsMasterPlan.com to learn about the background, the master planning process and to stay updated on progress. A link to the community survey is provided on the home page of the TheFillsMasterPlan.com website.

The next in the series of workshops and meetings will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at the Founders Park Community Center. Details will be publicized well in advance of the meeting. The master plan is slated to be finalized in April 2022.

— Contributed

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 4, 2021

By Jim McCarthy and Charlotte Twine

THOSE Honoring veterans WHO in the Keys SERVED

In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, and the Upper 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.

PETER BACHELER Age: 73 Which branch did you serve in?

Navy. 1968-1972.

What rank did you achieve? Petty Officer second class. E5.

Unit you were attached to? I was a submarine sonar technician, and my submarine was homeported at New London, CT, but the ports of call were in Holy Loch, Scotland, and Rota, Spain.

What inspired you to join the military? I was fed up with college and I decided I’d rather do something else. I wanted to use the GI Bill to go back to college, which is what I did.

Also, my father was in the Navy. I learned to scuba dive when I was 10. Sonar was that. I wanted to do something associated with radar. I went from submarine sonar to air traffic control.

What was the best part of your service? Out on a patrol on a submarine, it was a ball. You disappear for 70 to 80 days.

You had your own bunk, stereo speakers, four meals a day, steak, lobster, homemade bread and pies. Our own cook.

Softee ice cream machine. You’d do your job, then you get to play, read or watch movies. We generally played at “Mid Rats” — Midnight Rations.

How did serving change you? I glow in the dark because it was a nuclear submarine.

What do you tell young people who want to serve? If you’re a young man or a woman and in doubt the military is the best for you, you might want to volunteer for something special and difficult in the Navy. You’ll rise faster. I wanted to volunteer for SEAL teams but blisters on my feet prevented that. I went to submarine school out of boot camp. It was great.

Biggest surprise after becoming active duty? The deeper the submarine goes, the more it creaks. It gets compressed, and it creaks.

Favorite military movie? “Hunt for Red October.” “A Few Good Men.” What do you do now in the Florida Keys? I’m the vice mayor of the Islamorada Village Council, and I’m also a private planner.

BRIAN MUNDEY Age: 40 Which branch did you serve in? Army.

What rank did you achieve? E5 Sergeant.

I was an Army Airborne Ranger.

Unit you were attached to? 1-325 Airborne, infantry regiment. In ’05, I was in Afghanistan. In ’06, I was in Iraq. In ’07, I was in Iraq. I did three tours.

What inspired you to join the military? Being an American and seeing what happened to our country in ’01. For me, it was defending our country. I saw Bush say, “We’re going in.”

Next day, I went to a recruiter and said, “Sign me up.”

What was the best part of your service? My brothers.

The camaraderie. You cannot buy that kind of camaraderie.

That’s what it’s all about. The guys to your left and right, you got their back. No matter where you are in life, you can call them and it’s like, “What do you need?”

How did serving change you? It gave me discipline, direction, purpose. I learned so much about myself that I carry to this day. I could talk about that for a couple of hours.

What do you tell young people who want to serve?

Trust your gut. If you feel you have a calling to serve, do it.

Biggest surprise after becoming active duty? When that first bullet goes whizzing past your head, everything changes. Your life flashes before your eyes. But you knew that, though, from your training. And also the bureaucracy.

There was a love/hate relationship with the decisions being made from the top down.

Favorite military movie? “Black Hawk Down.” And you can take it all the way back to “Braveheart.” But honestly, I try not to watch military movies.

What do you do now in the Florida Keys? I work at Haven Marina Management. It’s consulting to hands-on marina management.

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Final Days to Secure Seats!

Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 • 6-11 p.m.

Keys History & Discovery Center and Islander Resort Tarpon Terrace, MM 82 For one night only, guests will gather in the open air to visit 1940s Havana in its heyday as “America’s Playground” where tropical breezes flow and cabaret music excites. Gather your friends to hit the casino tables, enjoy a game of dominoes and toast with a specialty cocktail. Enjoy an elegant dinner, open bars, and dessert. Online and live auctions.

Cost: $150 per person • Cocktail or Themed Attire To reserve your seats now, visit www.keysdiscovery.com/signature-event.

For more information call 305-922-2237 or email info@keysdiscovery.com.

Benefiting Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation, Inc, a 501(c)(3), which operates the Keys History & Discovery Center.

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Sue and Mike Slovich Nancy Kluger and Wolf Raymer Rich and Mary Russell George and Dorothy Hertel Islamorada Investment Management Key Lantern Motel

Jerry M. Layne, M.D., DDS – Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

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The Naz Family Steven and Kathy Holmes Florida Keys Electric Cooperative SouthState Bank Alan and Nancy Zakon Marie DeLuca and Dr. Anthony DeLuca

Jim and Debbie Stine DHorton Construction Co. LLC Keys Holiday Rentals Elaine Schulberg Greg and Vivian Morrison Borland & Associates Insurance

Keys History & Discovery Center On the property of the Islander Resort, Islamorada, MM 82 Oceanside

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MARK BIRK Age: 60 Which branch did you serve in? Marine Corps.

What rank did you achieve?

Lieutenant colonel. I enlisted in 1982, retired in 2012.

Unit you were attached to?

I was in the Marines for 30 years. I retired as a Marine. That’s a lot of units. I went from radio repairment to radio technician then to Central Command. I went to the Gulf War. Somalia. I left before Black Hawk Down. In Somalia, people liked us when we were coming, and when we were leaving, they were throwing rocks at our trucks. Then I was warrant officer, a specialist in communications maintenance.

Then I transferred to limited duty office and went from captain to lieutenant colonel. I was deployed to Iraq four or five times, I don’t remember exactly, as a limited duty officer in charge of a maintenance company that took care of tanks.

Last time, I was stuck there in a staff job in logistics.

What inspired you to join the military? I was going down the wrong road, and this was an option. My brother and dad served in the Air Force. I had a bit of a police record. The Air Force said it would take six months to approve my enlistment. So I walked next door to the Marine Corps. I did good in the test scores, and they said, “You’re good.”

What was the best part of your service? Taking care of people. And I used my GI Bill after I retired. Went to George Mason University at age 50. In two classes, when a teacher was late, they would say, “Take over the class.”

How did serving change you?

Made me mature. I was young and dumb.

What do you tell young people who want to serve? I would say, “Right now, wait. Go to college first. There’s so much you learn at college that you don’t get when you do this.”

Biggest surprise after becoming active duty? When I was in joint command as an enlisted officer, I went to a lot of countries, and their military is not as proficient as ours.

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RUSSELL ELLIS Age: 77 Which branch did you serve in? Marine Corps.

What rank did you achieve?

Corporal E4.

Unit you were attached to?

H&HS — Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron. First Marine Air Wing. I served in Danang, Vietnam for three years. It was 55 years ago today that was my first day in Vietnam (1966). Halloween. A scary day. We did get a rocket attack that night.

What inspired you to join the military? I figured I’d beat the draft by joining the Marines.

What was the best part of your service? The camaraderie.

It lasts and lasts. I’m still in touch with them. Reunions. People coming out of their way to visit. It’s such a rewarding experience to sit down with people you haven’t seen in 40 years.

How did serving change you? I went from being a clothing salesperson to being in Vietnam, Tactical Air Control. I drove up to the draft board in a new car — it was ’65, and I was driving a ’66 Impala — wearing a new threepiece suit. In Vietnam, I’d send the jets up on their mission, and when they’d land, they’d have to call me.

It was quite a change.

What do you tell young people who want to serve? When my son came of age, I told him whatever you decide, I’ll stand behind you.

Biggest surprise after becoming active duty? I was extremely disappointed with how the war was handled. They would send people on a hill, then take them back. The Vietnamese would learn the tactics. In World War II, if you took an island, you stayed there. It hurt to see. We just knew we wouldn’t win. We were there to fight and die.

Favorite military movie? “The Sands of Iwo Jima.”

What do you do now in the Florida Keys? I’m retired concrete construction. I maintain my own home and have an interest in cars.

Linda, my wife, has taken good care of me.

JERRY SMITHBOWER Age: 54 Which branch did you serve in? Navy. 1985 to 1988.

What rank did you achieve?

3rd class petty officer. E4.

Unit you were attached to? I was on three boats: the USS Caloosahatchee, the USS America, and the USS Comte de Grasse. I served mostly in the Caribbean chasing drug runners in and around Jamaica, Colombia.

What inspired you to join the military? Education. I grew up on a pig farm in Pennsylvania. I was the youngest of eight, handme-downs all my life. It was time to change it.

What was the best part of your service? Just being on the ocean. That’s freedom. That’s something you don’t see every day.

There’s a color you see way out, blue water.

How did serving change you? Where I came from, you had a racist upbringing. The military changes you. You don’t see color.

You see brotherhood.

What do you tell young people who want to serve? I really don’t know. I don’t know if I’d put my family through that.

Biggest surprise after becoming active duty? I got a paycheck. I grew up on a pig farm.

The money we made went to buy clothes. That paycheck was the first paycheck I’d ever seen.

Favorite military movie?

“Saving Private Ryan.” I have a lot of respect for the gentlemen who fought those wars.

What do you do now in the Florida Keys? I work for the National Park Service.

BOB JOHNSON Age: 78 Which branch did you serve in? Air Force.

What rank did you achieve?

For veterans, rank should be irrelevant. Even the lowest level service member has been in harm’s way.

Unit you were attached to?

Strategic Air Command, 1960 to 1964. Selfridge Air Force Base, in Michigan.

What inspired you to join the military? I joined for a sense of purpose.

What was the best part of your service? The military owes me absolutely nothing, and I owe them everything for a much better life.

How did serving change you?

From my perspective, it gave me a head start in the business world and a public-service work ethic.

What do you tell young people who want to serve? There’s nothing better for a young man to do than be in the military. It gives a sense of purpose, strong values, self-discipline, patriotism and work ethics.

Biggest surprise after becoming active duty? The Cuban Missile Crisis and how close we were to a thermonuclear war. I remember the days of the blockade.

The entire air force base was silent.

Our motto was, “Peace is our profession.” If not for our military readiness, we’d be living in a different world today. Living in that era affected my view of the importance of democracy and the importance of public service. We spent five days on the highest alert level. The slowest five days of my life.

Favorite military movie?

“Hunt for Red October.” “A Few Good Men.” “Patton.”

What do you do now in the Florida Keys? I’m retired. I work with the American Legion, veterans helping veterans. Every veteran has a story. I’m honored to be with the men in my post. Everyone has stepped up to the plate for God and country. That can’t be said for a lot of groups.

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 4, 2021

BRIAN SAYRE Age: 48 Which branch did you serve in? Navy.

What rank did you achieve?

E5 petty officer second class.

Unit you were attached to?

USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71, a nuclear aircraft carrier. I went on four cruises in four years. I was underway all the time during the Gulf war, from 1991 to 1995. I’ve been to almost every country in the Mediterranean — Egypt, UAE. I was operated on in Bahrain. Flew to Cairo. Got drunk in Germany.

What inspired you to join the military? For me, it’s family.

My biological grandfather was in the Air Force and was one of the first shot down in the Korean war.

There’s a monument in his honor on an Air Force base in Korea. The grandfather that raised me on my dad’s side was a hospital corpsman in the Navy. My grandfather on Mom’s side was also Navy, Korean War. My stepdad is a Marine. My brother just retired from the Air Force. My wife is Army National Guard. A long family lineage.

What was the best part of your service? How we sit here and interact like this? (Waves his hand at the four other veterans at the table.) When the day is done, you can pull up in any country and any city and be like this. Each one has got our backs.

How did serving change you?

It makes you be a man. Makes you be mature. If you don’t do your job, someone suffers.

What do you tell young people who want to serve? I have a son who’s serving in the Coast Guard in Islamorada. My youngest son is processing to join the Air Force. It’s an honor.

Biggest surprise after becoming active duty? I didn’t realize how big the damn boats are. And the U.S. Navy is the most advanced in the world.

Favorite military movie? “The Hunt for Red October.”

What do you do now in the Florida Keys? I work for U.S. Bank as a manager of data analysis.

CHRIS KILMURRAY Age: 50 Which branch did you serve in? Army.

What rank did you achieve and what unit were you attached to? I was Staff Sergeant Aco 2/124th Infantry 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon.

What inspired you to join the military? What inspired me to join the military was the love of my country and the freedoms we have here.

What was the best part of service for you? Serving in Iraq from 2003 to 2004.

What part of your experience in the service do you think about often or that affects your daily life? I often think about the sacrifice made as I served, and the time away from family and friends back home.

What do you tell young people who want to serve? What I tell young people thinking about joining the military is make sure you want to serve. It is not something to take lightly.

Biggest surprise after becoming active duty? No more home cooking!

Favorite military movie?

Wow, there are so many. I would say “12 Strong.” I feel the director got it right when soldiers wanted to go fight after 9/11.

What do you do now in the Florida Keys? I am a Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy patrolling the Key Largo area.

There are between 6,500 and 7,000 full-time veterans in Monroe County.

Approximately 2,000 to 2,500 veterans come down to the Keys during season.

JOHN GALLANT Age: 46 Which branch did you serve in? United States Marine Corps.

What rank did you achieve?

Lance Corporal.

What unit were you attached to? Marine Corps Weather Service Station in Camp Pendleton.

What inspired you to join the military? My grandfather, who survived the bombing of Pearl Harbor on the USS Raleigh.

What was the best part of service for you? Marine combat training.

What part of your experience in the service do you think about often or that affects your daily life? The leadership skills I learned from watching good officers affect my daily life the most.

Team building and collaboration, focusing on the overall mission while ensuring that each part of that mission fits with the ethos of the business. Giving praise and credit to successes to the people working for you. Giving people a sense of pride; in themselves, in who they work with, and in who they work for. Paying attention to the details, but not losing focus on the overall mission.

What do you tell young people who want to serve? If college is an option, do that first, and join as an officer.

Biggest surprise after becoming active duty? Going to meteorology school on an Air Force base in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Favorite military movie?

“Mayor Payne.”

What do you do now in the Florida Keys? I am the broker/ owner for Engel & Völkers Islamorada.

EVIE ENGELMEYER Age: 37 Which branch did you serve in? U.S. Army.

What rank did you achieve?

Captain.

What unit were you attached to? Company Commander of the 60th Ordnance Company out of Fort Carson, CO. What inspired you to join the military? I watched Sept. 11, 2001 happen while I was living overseas (at Ramstein Germany) and I, as most Americans, felt that day was a defining moment in America’s history. My dad served in the Air Force during Vietnam, my oldest sister still serves today in the Air Force and my nephew was commissioned in May to the Space Force.

What was the best part of service for you? The camaraderie and community. I grew up as a military brat so joining was a no-brainer for me. The scholarship didn’t hurt – the Army paid for all of my college, housing and meals.

What part of your experience in the service do you think about often or that affects your daily life? The leadership I got to experience, both in the positions I held and the leadership over me.

There is always something to learn – whether it’s finding the leader you want to be or the discovering the leader you don’t want to be.

The community as well. There was an unspoken, unconditional, community that no matter what you needed, someone was always there for you – personally or professionally.

What do you tell young people who want to serve? Do your research! Find the branch/ career that fits you and your goals.

Go in open minded; it’s going to be an experience like no other.

Biggest surprise after becoming active duty? I don’t think I had any surprises because I was a military brat and then did ROTC in college, I was prepared.

Favorite military movie? I actually stopped watching military movies since I was living the life.

BUT if I had to pick – “G.I. Jane,” simply because she’s a bad a$$.

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 4, 2021 CHARLOTTE TWINE

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ABOUT AIR PLANTS

Local green thumb to speak about his attention-getting garden

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avid Adamusko and Lindi Mallison live in a house on a canal in the Upper Keys with an expansive and eyecatching garden that can be seen by boaters as they pass by. One day, Adamusko watched as a boat slowly chuggied by, turned around and came back. From the deck, a woman yelled to him, “What kind of cactus is that? I live in Arizona and I’ve never seen anything like that.”

Adamusko laughs at the memory. He explained to the woman that he had placed air plants, otherwise known as tillandsia, all over the wall of cacti lining the canal. A cactus, it seems, is the perfect place for air plants to grow. Tillandsia are part of the bromeliad plant family.

Adamusko and Mallison have found other atypical places for air plants to flourish: on top of coral rocks, threaded into a wreath and even wound around a utility pole. The couple love the plants, and they have learned so much about them that Adamusko has been invited by the Florida Keys Orchid, Fern and Bromeliad From top: Lindi Mallison sits in Society to speak at its meeting next week. front of her ‘Floral Reef’ while Longtime society member Karen Beal explained why holding a wreath made from Adamusko was a perfect speaker to invite. air plants. CONTRIBUTED “David never just does something — he does everything to know about something. This is his passion, and Air plants can bloom in vibrant he’s very educated about tillandsias.” red colors, seen here. CONTRIBAnd, she said, his yard straight up “blew my socks UTED off. Just his imagination and spirit of fun make it a great David Adamusko is a passiongarden. Also, he can leave it for months at a time and ate gardener, and has been nobody has to do anything. That’s magic.” invited to speak about the Adamusko and Mallison call themselves “hurricane topic of air plants at the Nov. 9 snowbirds,” so they travel during the hotter months to Florida Keys Orchid, Fern and avoid any potential of having to evacuate for storms. They Bromeliad Society meeting. confirm that they don’t have to arrange to have the air CONTRIBUTED plants tended to while they are away.

“These little guys take care of themselves,” said AdaDavid Adamusko placed air musko. plants, otherwise known as tillandsia, all over the wall of Mallison explained, “The unique thing is it’s a coral cacti lining the canal. CONTRIBrock garden, with no earth, no insects, no stickers.”

UTED Adamusko has been gardening since he was a teenager and is also an educator. He lectured for 25 years at

the Smithsonian Institution about antique furniture. Sharing his knowledge about air plants comes naturally.

“I picked up my first bromeliad at the U-Haul flea market at Adams Cut 16 years ago, and I was fascinated by this little thing. I would continuously propagate them, and now I have bushels of them. I attach them to anything I see. There were coral boulders left over from construction that my bromeliads cover, and my neighbors call it a ‘Floral Reef.’”

Attendees can hear more of Adamusko’s stories, see slides and observe tillandsias up close at the society’s meeting Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. The gathering will be at the Key Largo Civic Club. Regular monthly meetings will restart January on the second Tuesday of the month. For more information, email keysorchidclub@ gmail.com.

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OBITUARY

KEN MEEKS

May 13, 1927-Oct. 8, 2021

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illiam K. Meeks Sr., who all the Keys knew as Ken, was a Southern gentleman who arrived in the Islamorada community in 1974 with the sole purpose of starting a community

bank.

Ken was born in the small town of Wrightsville in southern Georgia, growing up during the Great Depression. He served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Merchant Marines.

His banking career began in Greensboro, North Carolina. When offered a chance to move to Miami to lead the opening of the new Westchester National Bank in 1962, he jumped at the chance as it brought him closer to the saltwater and the great backcountry fishing of Islamorada where he could fish for bonefish and tarpon.

A decade later, with many of his customers coming to Miami from Islamorada, he saw the opportunity to start his own bank. He secured stakeholders, including his future wife Dee, and founded The Islamorada Bank in 1974.

Ken and Dee enjoyed their first date at the original Ziggy’s restaurant in Islamorada and they married on Aug. 25, 1978. They traveled extensively around the globe and, after his retirement, drove around the country in their RV each summer. They were married for nearly 42 years at the time of Dee’s passing in January 2020.

In 1987, The Islamorada Bank was renamed to TIB Bank of the Keys, ultimately expanding to 28 branches including 10 throughout the Florida Keys. In later years, the bank went public, allowing Ken to reach the pinnacle of his philanthropic giving, including significant donations to Mariners Hospital and Baptist Health South Florida where he gained Founders Society status.

An Upper Keys Rotarian since 1975, he served as president from 1979-1980 and remained a member until his passing. In July 2014, he donated $100,000 to the club to help with the fight to end polio worldwide.

The donation was forwarded to Rotary International to support the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Meeks’ favorite cousin contracted polio at the age of 3. He said at the time of the donation, “He was a daredevil who loved to race cars, although his legs were pretty useless. He was my hero and the reason why I decided to contribute my share to fight polio.”

With the opening of the Keys History & Discovery Center in 2014, Ken saw a wonderful opportunity to directly impact the preservation and sharing of the vast and deep history of the Upper Keys. He was one of the first annual members of the organization, soon under-

writing the creation and production of the circa-1840 Indian Key model and kiosk. This gift was reflective of his love of the island.

In the late 1970s, he served as chair of the Indian Key Festival, which highlighted his favorite historic place in the Upper Keys. The annual festival celebrated the history of and brought attention to the island he loved so much. Visitors learned what made the island such an important piece of the community through ranger walks, demonstrations of pioneer life, and a reenactment of the Indian attack that occurred on Aug. 7, 1840.

In 2017, weeks before his 90th birthday, he and Dee pledged $1 million to the museum’s foundation and celebrated with the community as a new sign was unveiled on his birthday. He remained a loyal and giving supporter until the end.

Since 2011, Ken has been an avid supporter of Pastor Tony Hammon’s efforts to provide aid and Christianbased education in Uganda. His support over the years totaled nearly $60,000 that was used to gift milking cows, beds, bikes, shoes and food.

During the summer of 2020, Ken reconnected with his second wife, Maureen Levine of Miami, and her daughter Audree Meeks Barrow, who considers Ken her father. He and Maureen married in June 1968 when Audree was six.

Maureen and Ken spent his final year together enjoying their shared memories, making new ones, and watching out over the Florida Bay. Their love for one another was evident to anyone who was in their company.

Special thanks go out to his longtime physician Dr. Joanne Mahoney and caregivers, Joanna, Clara, Vicky, Diana and Pen Key’s Ian Walborn, as well as the hospice nurses who cared for him in his final days.

He was preceded in death by Dee and his son William K. Meeks Jr., in June 2016.

In addition to Maureen and Audree, he is survived by daughters Beverly Jo Meeks and Susan (Brian) Cline, as well as his beloved cat, Katy Kitty.

A celebration of life will be Sunday, Nov. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Islander Resort’s Tarpon Terrace. His former TIB employees and members of his Keys family are encouraged to share their fondest stories of Ken, of which we know there are hundreds, including about loans granted to purchase homes and start businesses because of his loyalty to the community and its success.

It would be Ken’s great wish to make a tribute gift in his memory to the place that bears his and Dee’s name, the Keys History & Discovery Center, P.O. Box 1124, Islamorada, FL 33036, or KeysDiscovery.com, or to the Upper Keys Rotary Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1514, Tavernier, FL 33070. Contributions are tax-deductible.

An Upper Keys Rotarian since 1975, he served as president from 19791980 and remained a member until his passing. In July 2014, he donated $100,000 to the club to help with the fight to end polio worldwide.

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COFFEE SHOP SUPPORTS ‘CORAL’ AND FRIENDS

Every second Friday of the month is Coral Restoration Day at Rainbow Reef Dive Center.

Join Coral Restoration Foundation’s team of divers for an afternoon restoring our local coral reefs. TIFFANY DUONG/Keys Weekly

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i friends! Reef the fox here with another weekly edition of “Reef’s Report.” I hope everyone had a great Halloween. Our human mom gave us tons of pumpkins and even put a pumpkin costume on Coral. I protested my costume so there will be no photos of that mess circulating the internet.

I have a big announcement: Our friends at One Grind KL came over the other day and we are teaming up with them to help raise money for all of us foxes here. They have created a special drink called the “Foxy Brown.”

It is a brown sugar oat milk espresso drink and a portion of all proceeds from that drink will be donated to us once a month. How cool is that? If you have never visited One Grind, now is the time to do so. They are located at MM 98 between the Tom Thumb and Ballyhoo’s. In the next few weeks mom will be organizing a meet and greet with Coral, so stay tuned to our social media pages to find out when you can go and meet Coral. I did all of my public relations tours when I was a young fox and now that I’m going through puberty, it’s best I just stay out of the limelight for now.

Now for some fun events happening in the coming weeks. Rainbow Reef Dive Center is hosting a Coral Restoration trip on Friday, Nov. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Every second Friday of the month is Coral Restoration Day at Rainbow Reef Dive Center. Join Coral Restoration Foundation’s team of divers for an afternoon restoring our local coral reefs. This is a unique opportunity to use your dive training as a tool to help create a

healthier marine environment and to earn the Project Aware Coral Conservation specialty in the process. You can call to reserve at (305) 451-7171. I am all about restorREEF ing our Reef’s here, THE FOX after all, my name says it all. If I liked Reef is a red fox to swim, I would that was saved go out and help, or from a fur farm.

He now lives in at least cheer the Key Largo with divers on from the his human, Nicole boat.

Navarro.

Florida Keys History and Discovery Center located at the Islander Resort is hosting “A Havana Night at the Museum” on Nov. 13 from 6 to 10 p.m. For one night only, guests will gather in the open air to visit 1940s Havana in its heyday as “America’s Playground” where tropical breezes flow and cabaret music excites. For more information and tickets, visit keysdiscovery.com/signature-event. I want to go. Mom needs to let me go. They are having casino tables and dominoes and I love knocking things off of tables.

Well friends, that is all for this week. Don’t forget to stop by and pick up your “Foxy Brown” drink that helps support me and the other five foxes that call Pawsitive Beginnings home.

You can check us out at pawsitivebeginnings.org and I am still waiting for some emails from you all. Send to reef@pawsitivebeginnings.org Until next time, Reef, over and out!

A client shows off his mutton snapper. CONTRIBUTED

ON THE BITE Patch reefs heating up

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THIS WEEK’S FISHING REPORT Last week we had a lot of green water as I mentioned in last week’s tip. As a result, we had a solid bite of yellowtail in about 75 feet of water. Yellowtail snapper is still one of my favorite fish to catch and eat, so it amazes me when clients aren’t as interested.

We wahoo fished one day last week and went one for three. The bonus was we had a good amount of blackfin tunas mixed in. Another day we targeted mutton snappers and had one lonely vermillion snapper in the mix too.

With this incredible cooldown, check out the shallow water patch reefs — 10-15 feet.

Late afternoon into the early evening should bring mangrove snappers mixed in with mutton snappers. In general, you will enjoy a nice time on the water.

THIS WEEK’S TIP — Run your live ballyhoo deep for sailfish.

Last week with the green water, we trolled baits deep using downriggers. And sure enough, the fish were right below the green water, and we caught a sailfish. So, running your baits deep will be able to help bring up those fish.

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arious community and environmental organizations gathered at Tavernier’s Harry Harris Park for a debris cleanup for International Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 18. Joining in the cause were members of Coastal Waters Revitalization, Boy Scout Troop 912, Ocean Studies Charter SChool, Surfrider and Florida Department of Environmental Protection. In total, 886 pounds of debris were collected from the shores of the park. Of that amount, 60 pounds of glass, 77 pounds of plastic bottles, 88 pounds of wood, and 55 pounds of shoes were gathered. Roughly 80 participants grabbed bags to pick up debris.

— Weekly staff report

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Ownership and current address information are received and certified by the Monroe County Property Appraiser. If you do not receive your tax bill within two weeks, or need additional information regarding property taxes, please call our office at (305) 295-5070.

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More than 800 pounds collected during debris grab CONTRIBUTED 1. A young girl participates in the debris cleanup event.

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2. Participants of the International Coastal Cleanup Day debris pickup at Harry Harris Park stand around garbage collected.

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4. A young cleanup participant shows what he collected during the cleanup at Harry Harris Park.

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NOVEMBER • The 2021 property tax roll is open for collection and bills were mailed out October 29 • The total certified amount of the 2021 property tax roll is $323,875,574.09 • The Tax Collector’s office returned $5,513,707.53 to the taxing authorities for the 2021 fiscal year • Any property that is being rented for less than six months must have a tourist development tax account • As a reminder, online rental platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.)

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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

TIFFANY DUONG

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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. Conservation 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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SPOOKY SCUBA Festive divers ready to head to the reef for a Halloween night dive. ERIC BILLIPS/Contributed

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BILLIPS Because of the gusts, we canceled most trips this week. Luckily, Sunday was nice enough to do our is the owner, scheduled Halloween night dive. We picked one of captain and our favorite sites with eels and nurse sharks. There’s instructor at already something special about night dives, but imagIslamorada Dive Center and Florida ine having a fun dive at night with friends dressed up Keys Dive Center. as ocean critters — so much fun.

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We’re getting to that time of year when the water really cools down and the weather makes conditions a bit “sportier.” This is normal for the late fall and winter in the Florida Keys. It’s also a good time to consider changing your exposure suit to make sure you stay warm in the water.

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Remember: good buoyancy helps to protect sensitive ocean habitats like coral reefs.

Still, there are pockets of beautiful, flat waters that we love to take advantage of. Want to join us?

CONSERVATION UPDATE I.CARE continues to do what they do! They planted more corals this past weekend. In addition, they had an amazing Halloween party and fundraiser at Florida Keys Brewing Co. on Saturday. The costume contest brought some of the most creative sea creatures we’ve seen out of the water. From sharks with attached remoras, deep sea divers and angler fish to a dive against debris, our wonderful ocean-loving community really outdid themselves.

CONSERVATION TIP Awareness is a wonderful way to help the ocean in and out of the water.

If you can’t dive down to help, try talking about what you love about the ocean with friends and family.

Even with colder waters, I.CARE continues to restore the reef. There are really cool projects coming in the future, so stay tuned!

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 4, 2021

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 4, 2021

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hen the United States acquired the Florida Territory, it was a bigger version of Florida than is mapped today. During British ownership (17631783), the territory was divided into East Florida and West Florida. The Apalachicola River served as the line of demarcation. West Florida stretched much BRAD farther west, to the Mississippi River.

BERTELLI When Spain reclaimed the territory in 1783, both Floridas remained intact is an author, speaker, and Flor- after the United States acquired the ida Keys historian. property, at least briefly. John Quincy His latest book, Adams, secretary of state under Presi“The Florida Keys dent James Monroe, and Luis de Onis, Skunk Ape Files,” a foreign minister to King Ferdinand is a fun blend of two of his favorite VII, negotiated the deal. The agreement subjects — Florida is commonly referred to as the Florida Keys history and Treaty. The initial version of the treaty the Skunk Ape. was signed in 1819. It was not until Feb. 22, 1821, that it was delivered to Washington and officially proclaimed. The official and celebrated exchange of flags between the two countries did not occur until July 10, 1821.

The acquisition of the territory included not just East and West Florida but also the Florida Keys and the thirdlargest barrier reef system in the world, the Florida Reef.

The new government understood the importance of the Straits of Florida as a shipping lane but also understood the dangers presented by the system of thousands of coral reefs growing offshore of the Florida Keys. They also understood the real threat that piracy posed in the warm waters of the West Indies.

Attempting to add protections to the shipping lanes, President Monroe, the county’s namesake, initiated his anti-pirate policy authorized as the West Indies Squadron in 1821.

The next thing the government did was pass the 1823 Wrecking Act, requiring that all materials salvaged from territorial waters be brought to a U.S. port of entry. Those waters included those covering the Florida Reef. Three ports of entry had been established in the Florida Territory by 1823. Over in the panhandle, on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, Pensacola served as a port of entry. On the Atlantic side of the territory, Key West and St. Augustine were also identified as U.S. ports of entry.

What had also been recognized early on was that the reefs were significant navigational hazards. The government’s first attempt to mark several of the more dangerous sections of the reef came in the form of lightships. These specifically designed two-masted schooners were anchored at strategic locales along the reef. Each of the schooner’s masts was fitted with lanterns theoretically visible for sev-

eral miles across the reef. The schooners, too, were equipped with bells that would clank and carry over the ocean’s surface with every roll of the tide.

At one time or another, five lightships served along the Florida Reef.

The “Aurora Borealis” marked the Dry Tortugas; “Honey” Lieutenant James Totten of the U.S. marked Sand Key; in Army accompanied the Coast Survey addition to the Key team when the initial study of the West Lightboat, both Florida Reef system was made in 1852. CONTRIBUTED the lightships “Caesar” and “Florida” served time marking Key Largo’s Carysfort Reef. Historically, Carysfort has been considered the most dangerous tract of coral in the barrier reef system.

The lightships were not always effective, as Commander David D. Porter, of the U.S. mail-steamer “Georgia,” pointed out in a letter dated July, 1851. “On the reef near Cape Large, the floating lightship, showing two lights, intended to be seen twelve miles, but they are scarcely discernible from the outer ledge of Carysfort Reef, which is from four to five miles distant. On to [sic] occasions I have passed it at night, when the lights were either very dim or not lighted.”

Some years after the lightships were established, the first Coastal Survey of Florida Reef was performed. The United States Coastal Survey was the first governmentsponsored scientific study of the American coast. The idea was developed by President Thomas Jefferson, authorized

by Congress, and implemented in 1807. The Coast Survey was a civilian agency but employed both Army and Navy officers.

The first survey of the Florida Reef was attended by naturalist Louis Agassiz aboard the Coast Survey schooner “Petrel.” Lieutenant James Totten of the U.S. Army accompanied the Coast Survey team when the initial study of the Florida Reef system was made in 1852. In addition to Agassiz’s study of the reef from a naturalist’s point of view, Totten studied the reef in terms of the need for navigational beacons. Totten was the first to physically mark the Florida Reef and installed 15 screw-pile day markers, or beacons, along the reef line. Each marker was 36 feet high and topped with what was essentially an upside-down barrel painted black. Each barrel was marked with an identifying letter from A-P, except there was no J barrel.

After marking the reef with strategically positioned barrels, the construction of a series of lighthouses began.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY | LUNCH 11-2:30 | DINNER 5 -10

TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY 4:20 -11

WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY | LUNCH 11- 2:30 | DINNER 5 -10 BRUNCH SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11- 2:30

WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY 4:20 - 11

The Upper Keys Weekly is proud to partner with Ocean Studies Charter School faculty and staff in choosing “The Student of the Week.” Recipients are chosen on qualifications including academic standing, outstanding achievements, community involvement, individuality, and moral fortitude. We thank our future leaders and Ocean Studies for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of school pride and for giving us a glimpse into their world.

HEIDI RANGEL SECOND GRADE Who is your favorite teacher and why? Ms. Martha, because she teaches us science.

What is your favorite subject and why? Science, because I like learning about Everglades.

What is the best rule at school? No eating sugar.

What’s one of your favorite things to do at school? I like to read.

What’s your favorite food for lunch?

I like to eat celery.

Do you have a favorite TV show/ movie? I like to watch things about cats.

What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a vet because I want to take care of animals.

What is one favorite way you like to spend your spare time? I like to write stories about cats.

BRIEFLY Young Republicans set to meet this month The Monroe County Young Republicans, a group of link-minded individuals from the age group of 18-40, are interested in individuals who are ready to work together to make a positive change in our Florida Keys. The group hosts a wide variety of conservative interests, ranging from environmental concerns to economic issues. The group will host its first meeting at the Coldwell Banker Schmitt Key Largo Office, 100430 Overseas Highway, on Wednesday, Nov. 10, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Discussions will take place over the club’s plan and what members expect.

For more information, contact Daniel Rodriguez at 305-904-9754 or Melissa Kozak at 267-258-3637.

Orchid Society to discuss air plants The Florida Keys Orchid Society will host David Adamusko on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Key Largo Civic Club. Tillandsia air plants will be the topic and many imaginative ways to incorporate them into your garden.

Enjoy social time, raffles and great information with folks who love beautiful plants. Everyone is welcome.

Voluntary home buyout program registration deadline Florida has allocated $15 million to Monroe County through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Voluntary Home Buyout Program. The voluntary program was created to encourage risk reduction through the purchase of residential property in high flood-risk areas impacted by Hurricane Irma.

Property owners who wish to sell their homes are encouraged to participate, especially if they were damaged by Hurricane Irma and are still in need of repair. The registration period is open until Nov. 19.

Priority properties are in low- and moderate-income areas and eligibility requirements must be met to apply.

Once acquired, any existing structures will be demolished and the property will be used for permanent open space, passive recreation, or to restore natural floodplain functions indefinitely. Property owners who qualify for the program will receive market value for their property.

Interested parties should fill out the Monroe County Voluntary Home Buyout Sign Up Form at www.monroecounty-fl.gov/homebuyout. For more information about the program, contact Cynthia Guerra at 305-453-8756 or email buyouts@monroecounty-fl.gov.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •

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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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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• 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:

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“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

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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

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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

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

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 - 305.363.2957 y’s www.KeysSlidingGlassDoorRepair.com d n A Sliding Glass Door Repair Roller Maintenance Track Maintenance Door Alignment Security Pins Safety Locks Handles

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We Also Repair & Replace Patio Door Screens

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Authorized Dealer

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305-998-8953 Insured • Professional • Reliable

Precision Pavers Belgard Brick | Clean & Seals | Old Castle Coastal WE WILL MAKE YOUR DRIVEWAY LOOK NEW AGAIN Brick Driveway | Patios | Pool | Decks | Retaining Walls

Need 7” Gutters? We have 6” & 7” Seamless • Copper Specialists

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Sales & Installation • Tub & Shower Enclosures Safety & Tempered Glass • Mirror & Mirror Walls Plexi-Glass & Lexan

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When it comes to solar and power storage for your home in the Florida Keys, turn to the Florida Keys Local Experts at SALT Energy.

A division of SALT Service, serving The Keys since 1989

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Keys Fisheries Market & Marina Mile Marker 48.5, Marathon End of 35th Street Bayside

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Floor & Wall Tiles Porcelain/Planks Marble Carpets Quartz & Granite Countertops

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DENTAL CARE YOU CAN

DIVISION OF

Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe Key Largo Dentists, Dr. Travis Bennett and Dr. Sandy Brito are dedicated to quality dental care. At our beautiful offices we offer a wide array of dental procedures including CT scans, implant /gum surgery, implant prosthetics, full mouth restoration, same day in office crowns and bridges, fillings, orthodontics (braces and Invisalign), teeth whitening, smile makeovers and many other services. “No sell dentistry, state of art office with a staff that cares!”

Promotes high-quality inclusive School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten and after school programs, thus increasing all children’s chances of achieving future educational success and becoming productive members of society.

SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM

Dr. Travis W. Bennett, D.M.D. Implant and General Dentistry

KEY LARGO 102965 Overseas Hwy. | 305.451.2616 Monday thru Friday 9AM-5PM

TAVERNIER 90290 Overseas Hwy. | 305.852.5099 Tuesdays and Thursday 9AM-5PM

www.everyonelovesagentledentist.com

Dr. Sandy M. Brito, D.M.D. Family and General Dentistry

IMPLANT COSMETIC FAMILY DENTISTRY

Provides financial assistance to low-income families for early care and education so families can become financially self-sufficient and their young children can be successful in school and in life.

• Provides a voucher that pays for most of the cost of child care or after school programs so parents can work or attend a job training program while children learn • Employers benefit from reduced absenteeism and more productive employees who are less stressed and anxious about their children during work hours • No cost to employers • Eligibility is based on family income level, a family of four with annual income of $39,300 or less would qualify • Children from birth to age 13 may be eligible for services • Children can be placed at a wide range of available programs selected by the family • No waiting list in Miami-Dade or Monroe Counties • Online application and eligibility determination • Participating programs utilize developmentally appropriate curriculum • In partnership with parents, developmental screenings are available to identify potential developmental delays in young children and appropriate service referrals

VOLUNTARY PREKINDERGARTEN (VPK)

Florida was one of the first states in the country to offer free prekindergarten for all 4-year-olds regardless of family income. VPK prepares early learners for success in kindergarten and beyond.

• Free for all 4 or 5 year-olds in Florida • Offers school year (540 hours) or summer (300 hours) program • Parents can choose from different educational settings: private child care centers, public schools and specialized instructional services providers • Children that complete VPK are much better prepared for kindergarten • Manageable class-sizes • Emphasizes reading, math, science, language and social skills

MAIN INDUSTRIES SERVED

RETAIL

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To apply for our services please visit www.elcmdm.org Early Education. Lifelong Success.

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