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November 25, 2021

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ON THE COVER Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada of the Grammy-nominated Black Pumas talk music and life with our own Britt Myers before their Dec. 4 Key West concert. See page 6. JODY DOMINGUE/Contributed

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WATERFRONT HOUSING VOTE RANKLES SOME RESIDENTS CITY OFFICIALS SELECTED PROPOSAL WITH HIGHER COSTS, FEWER OWNERSHIP OPTIONS MANDY MILES

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ey West officials and residents have been planning workforce housing on “the 3.2 acres at Truman Waterfront” for nearly 20 years, since the Navy gave the waterfront parcel to the city. The housing has always been intended to benefit the surrounding Bahama Village community.

At their Nov. 16 meeting, Key West city commissioners discussed the top two housing proposals from groups that responded to a request for proposals. One came from Bahama Village at Fort Street LLC, which includes architect Bert Bender, who designed early housing plans for that space nearly 20 years ago, and Habitat for Humanity, whose sole mission is affordable home ownership.

The other proposal came from The Lofts at Bahama Village, which includes developer Vestcor, the Smith Hawks law firm and AH Monroe, which also has built several successful affordable housing communities in Key West.

A ranking committee composed of community members and city staff gave The Lofts group that includes AH Monroe a higher score than the Fort Street group that includes Habitat for Humanity.

The city commission voted on Nov. 16 to uphold those rankings and pursue negotiations with The Lofts group. Commissioner Clayton Lopez, who represents Bahama Village, and Mayor Teri Johnston both dissented, instead favoring the Fort Street group’s proposal due to the lower housing costs and number of

units that would be available for ownership rather than rentals. Residents of Bahama Village have repeatedly told officials they want more opportunities for ownership rather than rentals.

Community leaders in Bahama Village are now questioning the commission’s vote to pursue The Lofts group’s proposal despite its higher costs and half the number of owned units.

“In the ranking committee’s scoring sheet, one category was about housing costs, unit mix and rents,” Johnston said on Nov. 16. “The Fort Street proposal is providing lowercost home ownership and yet the committee scored the Lofts proposal higher in that category.”

When she asked committee members to explain, Steve McAlearny, in the city’s engineering department, said he gave more points to the Lofts group because their proposal includes 10 more total units, but he did acknowledge the Fort Street group’s lower cost and additional ownership units.

The Fort Street group, with Habitat for Humanity, had proposed 30 ownership units. A 2-bedroom home would cost about $183,000 with a monthly mortgage payment of about $998. The same size home under The Lofts proposal would cost $215,000, or $1,446 per month.

The vote that favors The Lofts group has perplexed and disappointed some Bahama Village community leaders, including Yolanda Mingo, who sits on the Bahama Village Redevelopment Advisory Committee, which represents the interests of that neighborhood.

The BVRAC on Nov. 4 voted to uphold the ranking committee’s scoring, but Mingo told the commission on Nov. 16, “I know we’re up against the clock, but I’m not comfortable with what was put before me at the BVRAC meeting.

Had I known then what I know now, chances are I would not have voted the way I did.”

Another Bahama Village activist, Charles Major, also said he has a bad taste in his mouth about the proposal that was selected, not because he has anything against AH Monroe, he said, but simply because of the costs to Bahama Village residents.

“I feel there’s something dirty based on what took place, and I’m not going to let this go away quietly,” Major told the Keys Weekly on Nov. 22.

Johnston also spoke with the Keys Weekly on Nov. 22 and echoed her concerns about the scoring disparities in the category that ranked each proposal’s housing costs.

“Both organizations — AH Monroe and Habitat for Humanity — are impeccable, but I thought the Fort Street met the needs and the ask of Bahama Village.”

Johnston ended the conversation by saying she’d welcome a partnership between AH Monroe and Habitat for Humanity. “I’d love to explore the possibility and legality of that.”

Although the community has waited nearly two decades for that housing, some in Bahama Village say they’d be willing to wait a little longer if it would mean lower costs and more opportunities for working residents. We’ve likely not heard the last of this discussion.

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2021 BRITT MYERS britt@keysweekly.com

GRAMMY-NOMINATED BAND CHATS WITH KEYS WEEKLY BEFORE THEIR DEC. 4 SHOW

Black Pumas Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada have played at a presidential inauguration, received four Grammy nominations and will take the stage in Key West on Saturday, Dec. 4. JACKIE LEE YOUNG/Contributed

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he growing discussion around whether Key West is the next “Music Town USA” will intensify on Saturday, Dec. 4, when the Black Pumas, who launched in 2017, highlight a star-studded lineup of mainstream musical artists at the COAST is Clear Music & Arts Festival.

Over the past four years, the Black Pumas have received four Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Album of the Year.

And if those credentials aren’t enough to impress the most rigid of critics, a quick Google search of the band is filled with descriptive praise from platforms like Rolling Stone and Billboard, in addition to videos of live performances for Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel and Ellen DeGeneres.

And yet, even as the band collects 200 million streams and their music continues to appear in commercials and

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hit shows, such as the intro for HBO’s “Big Little Lies,” Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada (lead vocals and lead guitar for Black Pumas) are just as authentic and original as their music.

On Dec. 4, the Black Pumas will play Key West during the peak of their meteoric ascent, while returning from a European tour (which included a stop in Australia) that solidified the Austin, Texas-based band’s place as one of the world’s most sought-after acts. For those fortunate enough to have tickets, it will be a historic evening within the equally renowned brick walls of Fort East Martello on South Roosevelt Boulevard.

Read the Keys Weekly’s coverage of the concert, the COAST is Clear festival and its creators at keysweekly.com.

This week, we caught up with Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas to discuss their current European tour, what other unique bands they listen to and what they love about each other.

We’ve included a few excerpts from the interview, but for the full recorded version, use the QR code on the cover of this week’s Key West Weekly, visit keysweekly.com or find our “Florida Keys Weekly Podcast,” Black Pumas episode, on Apple, Spotify and other major outlets.

Your music has been described as psychedelic soul, retro soul and different sounds, but how do you guys describe your music to those who haven’t heard you or can’t apply a label to your unique sound? Adrian: When we have to describe it to people, we’re not great at it and I know psychedelic came up early on and we obviously reference and study the soul greats, but the most important thing to us is that it feels honest and sincere and not a facsimile of a particular era or sound. Obviously, we studied music and continue to be students to this day. We are forever on that path and I don’t know if we’ve quite arrived at exactly what we would describe it as, but it’s just a journey. So yeah, I think soul music is an apt enough term.

Your “Celebrating America” performance during Joe Biden’s inauguration was a special moment that seemed to transcend politics during a time of healing. You guys played before and after names like Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, Foo Fighters and John Legend, but did the momentousness of that moment ever sink in, and what did it mean to you guys? Eric: First and foremost, we are artists and human beings with families who are in the role of leadership in our own households and communities. When you get called to the forefront to grace the stage — that is our political infrastructure in the United States, our home, it is quite an honor just to be there as individuals and as a team. We were honored to be there in that degree. And I think we both know America was in a place that was teeming for change and generally it feels like an interesting time to be alive and the fact that we got to do that, we will be forever honored.

You guys are so much more than a cover song, but your cover of Tracy Chapman’s ‘Fast Car’ comes up a lot.

Why that song and is there a deeper meaning to why you chose to cover it?

Eric: It was just a song that really worked for me and a reflection of where I was energetically and emotionally, wanting to go somewhere and be somewhere, while also experiencing just the pain and the struggle of not having everything set up as it is right now as an artist. Earlier on we would do hometown festivals and that was a song I would bring to the table because we didn’t have such a full set list. And because Adrian liked the song quite a bit, we decided to record it and put it on the deluxe album. It’s also quite special that Tracy Chapman would give us a licensing agreement and I heard that she had only done that for two people including ourselves.

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2021

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WHAT’S UP WITH WISTERIA ISLAND?

FEDS, COUNTY COULD TURN THE 26-ACRE DILEMMA INTO A PARK

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fter spending years in court, asserting its ownership of Wisteria Island, the federal government now wants to give the island to Monroe County and help the county create a park there — eventually.

The process will take years of planning, permitting, zoning changes and, yes, continued litigation. But officials from the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM), which manages the federally owned island, met recently with County Commissioner Michelle Coldiron and County Attorney Bob Shillinger, to start discussions.

Representatives from the federal agency also spoke at the Nov. 17 county commission meeting.

“It’s a spoil island, we know that, but it has a real practical use, and we want to help with that,” BLM District Manager Bob Swithers told the commission, adding that his agency has started contracting for an environmental assessment of the island, including aerial surveys and feet-on-the-ground reports by government workers.

The county commission agenda also included a very preliminary proposal for a county-managed park on Wisteria Island that would preserve native trees and habitat, but also include beach chair, kayak and Hobie cat rentals, concessions, ferry service, a restaurant, a managed mooring field and 24-hour security.

Several residents spoke against the park plan, saying there was no need to install the same tourist attractions and facilities that are plentiful in Key West to the undeveloped island that has no utilities. Resident Diane Beruldsen pointed out how short-staffed the Keys already are, and questioned the wisdom of building a new park and concessions that will require more workers and law enforcement.

Ownership dispute continues Attorney Bart Smith, who represents the local, private company FEB Corp., also spoke at the commission meeting, reminding law-

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makers that his client still claims ownership of the island and is appealing a 2020 judge’s ruling that Wisteria Island belongs to the federal government. A hearing for the case is scheduled for March 2022, Smith told the county commission last week.

“Because title is still in dispute, we think it’s premature and imprudent for the county to move ahead with any actions until the ownership is decided,” Smith said, adding that “the situation on the ground there is not friendly; there’s a lot of crime.”

Sheriff Rick Ramsay has been making that argument for years, and after the county commission meeting on Nov. 17, he told US 1 Radio, “This island is in crisis. BLM has now seen for themselves what’s happening there. The island is unsafe.”

He was referring to the lawlessness of an offshore island, inhabited at various times by up to 45 people who live in makeshift homeless camps on the island, or on derelict vessels anchored just offshore — vessels that have no sewage holding tanks, and are not using the city’s pump-out services, “so feces is going straight into the water,” Ramsay said.

Let’s back up a bit We called it Christmas Tree Island until a decade or so ago, when the ownership dispute reminded us that the man-made island, 645 yards across the harbor from Key West, was officially named Wisteria Island after a federal steamer ship called Wisteria sank when moored at the island, then burned to the waterline.

When the island last made news, the local Bernstein family and their company, FEB Corp., were asserting ownership and filing legal challenges. But in November 2011,

the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) declared the federal government owned the island. The DOI had initially indicated the island did not belong to the feds, as it was made from fill and not naturally occurring.

But subsequent research revealed presidential orders from 1908 and 1924 directing the island be reserved for Navy use, and a 1962 executive order transferring ownership from the Navy to the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Miami Herald reported.

But the legal challenges continued.

In 2020, a federal judge ruled that the federal government owns Wisteria Island, as it was created by the Navy as a fill for dredging operations, and its deed was transferred from the Navy to the Department of the Interior in 1982.

FEB Corp. has appealed that 2020 ruling, and that is the focus of the hearing scheduled for March 2022, FEB attorney Smith reminded county lawmakers on Nov. 17.

Commissioner Holly Raschein acknowledged the ownership quandary and said, “I think the legalities need to be determined.”

She also questioned the expense of installing utilities at the offshore island. “Is BLM going to hand us $100 million to do that?”

Commissioners Craig Cates, Michelle Coldiron and David Rice expressed optimism and support for the potential partnership with BLM, but acknowledged the unanswered question of ownership.

“I’m pleased that BLM has realized Wisteria Island is a gem that needs to be preserved and cleaned up,” Coldiron said. “It’s my understanding BLM, not Monroe County, would fund the cleanup. I feel this will just be a parallel track for us regarding what we can potentially do there.”

Cates also acknowledged the ownership question, but said, “I’m excited it will stay in public hands if that’s how this turns out. But if BLM will clean the island up and allow law enforcement more of a presence there, then I’m glad we’re going in this direction.”

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2021

‘IN THE AIR THERE’S A FEELING OF CHRISTMAS’ MARC HOUSE TREE SALE STARTS HOLIDAY SEASON

FEED THE HUNGRY

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SALVATION ARMY DELIVERS THANKSGIVING MEALS, LAUNCHES RED KETTLE DRIVE MANDY MILES

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wenty-five turkeys, 25 pumpkin pies, 25 boxes of Stove Top Stuffing and a host of other Thanksgiving dinner staples filled the office Tuesday at the Salvation Army in Key West.

The meal baskets were assembled on Flagler Avenue, and then delivered on Nov. 23 to 25 needy families throughout the Keys.

“We’ve been doing this for years for Thanksgiving and Christmas,” said administrator Susan Vandeputte. “Our advisory board members take it upon themselves to donate all the items and assemble the baskets. One person handles each item, so someone donates 25 boxes of stuffing; someone else gets 25 pumpkin pies, and so on. And we got the turkeys from Opal Key hotel.”

The organization gets referrals about needy families from the Salvation Army’s outreach programs as well as from the nonprofit Kids Come First organization, Vandeputte said.

This year’s baskets were donated and assembled by board members Sue Puskedra, Glenn Harman, Dr. Steve Eccher and Bill Setzer.

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t’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the MARC Christmas tree lot on Seminary Street in Key West.

From tabletop trees to towering 12-footers, the Monroe Association for Remarkable Citizens (MARC) kicked off the Christmas season — and its largest annual fundraiser — filling its lot with 1,000 Douglas firs and their accompanying wintry scent.

Two tree shipments arrived this week, with a final delivery arriving Dec. 3.

The MARC Plant Store also has wreaths, ornaments, poinsettias and mistletoe air plants, along with tree skirts and other holiday accessories.

The tree lot is open daily 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., except Thanksgiving Day, until all trees are sold.

Volunteers are still needed to staff the lot. Email plantstore@marchouse.org or call the plant store at 305-296-9556.

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MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly Top: Randy and Amber Archer Acevedo volunteer at the MARC Christmas tree lot. Volunteer slots are still open.

Bottom: Eight-month-old Harrison Guerra is all smiles after ‘helping’ parents Krystin and Carlos select his very first Christmas tree at the MARC House.

Does that ring a bell?

The Salvation Army is gearing up for its busy holiday season, and is seeking volunteer bell ringers for its annual Red Kettle fundraising campaign. The initiative started in 1891, when Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee realized with dismay how many poor people in San Francisco were going hungry.

During the holiday season, he resolved to provide a free Christ-

mas dinner for 1,000 poor and destitute people, but he had to find a way to fund it, states salvationarmyusa.org.

McFee had been a sailor in Liverpool, England and remembered a large kettle called “Simpson’s Pot” that was placed on the pier where boats docked. Passersby would toss a coin or two into the kettle to help the poor.

The next day McFee placed a similar pot at the Oakland Ferry Landing at the foot of Market Street in San Francisco. Beside the pot, he placed a sign that read, “Keep the Pot Boiling.” He soon had the money to see that the needy people were properly fed at Christmas.

Six years later, the kettle idea spread from the West Coast to the Boston area. That year, the combined effort nationwide resulted in 150,000 Christmas dinners for the needy. In 1901, kettle contributions in New York City provided funds for the first mammoth sit-down dinner in Madison Square Garden, a custom that continued for many years.

Today in the U.S., the Salvation Army assists more than 4.5 million people during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

To ring a bell, or to place a kettle at your place of business, call 305-294-6505.

Captain McFee’s kettle idea launched a tradition that has spread not only throughout the United States, but all across the world. Kettles are now used in such distant lands as Korea, Japan, Chile and many European countries.

Everywhere, public contributions to Salvation Army kettles enable the organization to continue its yearround efforts at helping those who would otherwise be forgotten.

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2021

‘WE NEED BUS DRIVERS’

THE SHORTAGE IN THE KEYS REFLECTS A NATIONWIDE CRISIS CHARLOTTE TWINE

Coral Shores High School Principal Laura Lietaert, left, Ocean Studies Charter School Principal Trish Woods, Key Largo School Principal Darren Pais, Plantation Key School Principal Lisa Taylor and Community Foundation CEO Jennifer McComb (not pictured: Treasure Village Montessori Charter School Principal Kelly Mangel).

FOUNDATION GRANTS $12K FOR YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIVE UPPER KEYS SCHOOLS RECEIVE FUNDING

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tudents in five Upper Florida Keys public schools are the beneficiaries of a total of $12,000 in grants through the Upper Keys Future Fund of the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys to support mental well-being of students. Funding will serve several purposes including rewarding good student behavior through fun activities and events to help students develop new skills for problem solving and more. stated, “We are grateful to the Community Foundation for partnering with us, and recognizing the needs of students at this time,” said Theresa Axford, Monroe County school superintendent. “We have seen many different behaviors that have emerged in our students in the post-pandemic era and we know that support for students both financially and emotionally is a critical element of success in moving forward.”

Grants were awarded to Key Largo School, Plantation Key School, Coral Shores High School, Treasure Village Montessori, and Ocean Studies Charter School based on a recommendation by the Upper Florida Keys Advisory Council to the foundation.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines mental disorders among children as “serious changes in the way children typically learn, behave or handle their emotions, causing distress and problems getting through the day.” Nationally, CDC reports

behavioral problems, anxiety and depression as the “most commonly diagnosed” mental disorders in children.

A report issued by Monroe County in 2019 following a Youth Risk Behavior Survey said students reported that: — 66% had one or more adverse childhood experiences with 24% experiencing three or more.

— 32% felt sad and hopeless almost every day for two or more weeks in a row that they stopped doing usual activities.

— And 38% had serious difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions because of mental or emotional challenges.

The Upper Keys Advisory Council has selected mental health of students as an initial focus for its work. The council will host a public symposium on causes, impacts and ways that schools, families and other constituents can help students with mental health disorders. The event will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at the Performing Arts Center at Coral Shores High School.

Donations to the Upper Keys Future Fund will continue work with Upper Keys Schools to strengthen programs that support student mental health. All gifts are currently being matched one-to-one up to $25,000 by the Community Foundation and can be made online at cffk. org/upperkeys.

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ason Thomason, director of transportation for Monroe County School District, is blunt.

“We need bus drivers,” he said.

He explained that the district currently needs to find 10 candidates to fill the empty bus driver positions. Usually, the district has 50 drivers total to serve the needs of 2,000 students.

The empty positions create a busy day for Thomason. He usually has mechanics fill the vacant slots, or he has to pitch in himself and jump behind the wheel of a bus. He also gets creative with the routes.

“With Sugarloaf School, we had to stagger the schedule, doing first the middle school, then the kindergarten route,” he pointed out. “The middle school route is 7:30 and elementary is 8:30. We’re at half capacity with staff in Sugarloaf.”

But the school bus driver shortage is not only in the Keys, it’s “a nationwide crisis,” as Harry Russell pointed out at a recent school board meeting. Russell is the district’s executive director of personnel support and instructional leadership.

“Nationwide, it’s something that’s been building for a long time,” Russell told Keys Weekly.

“We have encouraged kids to go to college, but we’re realizing as a country that there are great jobs that exist without the need of college: electricians, plumbers, truck drivers and bus drivers. We have a great need for these positions, and there’s always a need for people with CDL licenses.”

“A national shortage of school bus drivers that started last year has become so severe that a number of states are taking drastic action, including calling on the help of the National Guard,” said a Forbes article in October. “With the return of in-person schooling, many school districts and bus businesses have attempted to lure back drivers with pay increases and bonuses (one local bus company in Connecticut started offering a $7,000 signing bonus for licensed school bus drivers), and have even started offering money to parents to drive students.”

Russell said the district has discussed giving out signing bonuses but has no plans to do so — yet.

Thomason said the reason for the local crisis is multi-faceted.

“Probably one of the biggest challenges we have is that it has become onerous to get a CDL license,” he said. “But also, too, you have the local culture of the medical use of certain things, and we have random drug testing. That takes out another huge segment of people. Then you throw in the cost of living.”

The work schedule also isn’t for everybody: there’s a shift in the morning of two to three hours, a gap for three hours, then an afternoon shift of three to four hours.

Russell said the gap hours in the middle of the day are problematic.

“What we have done is offer bus drivers the opportunity to pick up an extra 25 dollars an hour during that gap,” Russell said. “They can stay in the school and help security or during lunch time.”

Another challenge? Well, the job is just plain difficult.

“Let’s face it,” said Russell. “You have to like kids. Putting 50 kids at your back while you’re facing forward can be a challenge. You’re navigating U.S. 1, which can be very dangerous. And kids can be kids and be mischievous and do their thing.”

But the job has its rewards.

Thomason said the pay is among the highest in the state, and Russell said another big reward is, well, kids can be kids.

“Many of these kids, the first thing they see in the morning is the bus driver, and at the end of day, it’s the last person they see. You tell them to have a good evening and do their homework,” said Russell.

“There’s no greater reward than seeing kids attain their goals.”

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

DERELICTION OF DUTY & THE ULTIMATE STATE PRE-EMPTION To the astonishment of most, but not all, a bill is being drafted in Tallahassee to dissolve the entity known as the City of Key West, transferring all assets, liabilities and revenues to Monroe County. It’s the ultimate state pre-emption.

Anyone who wonders how this sweeping move came to be need only look in the direction of the mayor, city commissioners and some city administrators. Last year, the commission shirked its duty as port administrators and allowed a malign group of agitators to dictate port policy. Safer Cleaner Ships (SCS), employed subterfuge, disinformation, falsehoods and emotionally charged invective to deceive Key West voters to approve drastic port restrictions. The effectiveness of their propaganda machine would have made Joseph Goebbels blush in admiration. The referenda that subsequently passed canceled 95% of scheduled cruise ships into Key West, effectively crippling the maritime infrastructure in our port and interdicting significant revenue to the city treasury. Rather than the “will of the people,” the referenda passage was the tyranny of the misinformed majority.

If anyone believes that the State of Florida will allow the virtual closure of a commercial deep-water port, they are not paying attention. That aggression simply will not stand.

Accordingly, the state passed legislation last summer that abolished the referenda ship restrictions. Obviously, the mayor, commission and administrators did not pay attention.

Last summer, the SCS-driven tactic of writing ordinances to reinstate the restrictions was formalized by the commission, in defiance of the state legislature.

More insidious was the fact that Mayor Teri Johnston arrogantly and rudely told Virgin Voyages executives that their environmentally state-of-the art ship would not be allowed

in Key West because it is larger than the referenda size restrictions. Likewise, in a Zoom meeting, the city manager refused to consider a Memorandum of Agreement with Carnival Cruise Line that did not include the referenda restrictions. Their actions did not go unnoticed in Tallahassee.

Officials in Tallahassee have either construed their actions as misconduct or, at worst, a breach of state law. Hence the abolishment legislation was drafted last week. Some day, in some hearing or courtroom, they may have to answer for their behavior.

In the meantime, the commission continues to take the ineffectual path of hiring expensive outside counsel to write the restrictive ordinances while contemporaneously pursuing a “mediated” agreement regarding cruise ship traffic.

How can parties to the mediation have faith in the process when the city seeks to impose the ship restrictions via ordinance at the same time? I am one of the parties involved in the mediation and I believe the ordinance process is a betrayal of the mediation effort.

There is a very simple solution at hand to the entire cruise ship fiasco, if only the commission will fully engage in their port management duties rather than continue to kowtow to SCS. The people of Key West deserve conscientious representation from their elected officials. It will take some courage and it will be interesting to see which commissioner, if any, steps forward in a leadership role.

Will the state dissolve the City of Key West? Quite possible, but unlikely. However, the mayor, commissioners and city manager should take note of the state’s “shot across the bow.” Unheeded warnings are often followed by a salvo.

Sincerely, John E. Wells Ships’ Agent, retired

SEASON’S OVER, WORK STILL TO BE DONE FOR CONCHS

RALPH MORROW

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here’s no phone call or even an ... a veteran sports email that columnist, says lets coaches know the only sport their football team he doesn’t follow is cricket. That didn’t make the leaves plenty state playoffs. of others to fill “We learned of his time. it when the brackets ralphmoro1936 were published the @gmail.com Sunday after our Friday, Nov. 5 loss,” said Key West football Coach John Hughes.

The Conchs weren’t included.

“We really knew it after the loss (54-35 to Dade Christian).

We were ranked ninth going into that game, so a lot had to happen for us to move up,” said Hughes, whose team finished with 5 wins and 5 losses overall and 2-1 in District 16-5A, which made them runners-up.

In the past, the district runners-up made the tournament.

This year, it was based on rankings.

So the Conchs’ season is over, but there’s still work to be done.

Hughes said his big job now is placing his seven seniors, five of whom played regularly, in college.

The coach is confident he’ll find offers for all, but he must also find schools that entice the seniors.

“Our players may not want to go to college where it’s cold. Last year, our quarterback, William Andrews, had an offer from a college in Massachusetts, but he chose to go to Florida State as a non-player,” said Hughes.

The rest of this year’s team, the underclassmen, will be lifting weights and training after the holiday break.

Ever wonder what other sports the Florida High School Athletic Association includes? How about bowling in the fall, for which Key West would have to find lanes. Probably too difficult.

When we were discussing his new duties, athletic director Justin Martin mentioned beach volleyball. It’s a spring sport and we have plenty of beaches.

Another potential spring sport candidate is boys weightlifting.

With Key West already offering girls weightlifting, it might be a possibility.

The FHSAA also offers flag football and water polo in the spring.

Key West High School football coach John Hughes will spend the off-season finding college offers for his seniors.

RALPH MORROW/Keys Weekly

Meanwhile, at the college level, Florida’s Big Three football teams — Florida, Miami and Florida State — are having disappointing seasons. And all three coaches’ jobs are on the line.

Florida’s Dan Mullen bit the dust after Saturday’s 24-23 overtime loss to Missouri. That left the Gators at 5 wins, 6 losses and Mullen out of a job that had paid him $7.6 million a year. He’ll get a buyout of $12 million.

The Gators are favored against the Seminoles Saturday.

The winner will be bowl eligible.

The loser will be finished for the season. Florida State (5-6) has won two in a row (Miami and Boston), and a victory Saturday could help coach Mike Norwell keep his job.

His salary is $3.75 million with a buyout of $16 million. His salary was reduced by 20% a year ago because of the pandemic.

Before the season started, much was predicted for University of Miami. There have been a few good victories, including Saturday’s 38-26 triumph at Virginia Tech, which gave the Canes a 6-5 record and made them bowl eligible. A win against Duke this week would help save Manny Diaz’s job.

He earns between $7 million and $8 million over two years with a buyout of $8 million.

Seventy-year-old Butch Davis beat them all by announcing a few weeks ago that this would be his last year at Florida International, and he hasn’t stopped criticizing his bosses since. He is worth about $1.5 million, according to several listings.

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7. “Who farted? And don’t blame the dog.”

6. “Mom, Dad, meet Skyler. I love him and I’m pregnant.”

5. “You’re supposed to completely thaw the turkey first? Who knew?”

4. “I see the kids are eating the special brownies.” (These brownies are usually provided by the quietest uncle in the room).

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2. “Baby, this is delicious. It reminds me of the stuffing my second wife used to make.”

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WATCH | THE BEATLES: GET BACK Director Peter Jackson, best known for the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings trilogies, was given a gift that hard-core Beatles fans would salivate over: access to 56 hours of film taken in 1969 for a TV special that never panned out. While the tape was rolling, the Beatles were writing songs, performing their classic rooftop concert and experiencing relationship strains that would lead to the group’s ultimate demise. Their creative genius and personal charisma shines through.

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2021 A juvenile short-tailed hawk seen in Key West. MARK HEDDEN/Keys Weekly

LOITERING WITH INTENT, 7 MINUTES AT A TIME

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he sky above the parking lot at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden MARK was an empty arena of blue, rimmed by HEDDEN tall trees. The tallest among them was a sausage tree – it had a helpful label, as well as ... is a photograa bunch of seed pods that look like sausages. pher, writer, and semi-professional Those got me thinking about South of the birdwatcher. He Border, that corny and culturally questionable has lived in Key roadside tourist trap in South Carolina, its incesWest for more than 25 years and sant billboards punctuating I-95 for hundreds of miles, one of which implores you to stop may no longer be employable in because, “You never sausage a thing.” the real world. He I was at the garden to commit some sciis also executive ence, not to revel in bad puns, but the puns director of the persist when there aren’t any birds around.

Florida Keys AuduI stood there for the allotted seven minutes, bon Society. spinning around on a regular basis to cover all corners of the sky. Driving there I’d seen a number of turkey vultures in the area, and a small murder of fish crows, but from the parking lot, the allotted survey point, I saw nothing but a couple palm warblers and a late season whitecrowned pigeon.

When the timer went off, I got into the car and drove on.

On Government Road, just behind the airport, the sky was also empty. On the runway, an American Airlines Airbus idled for a moment, until the pilot pushed the throttles forward and started the plane rolling down the runway.

I started the timer and as if on cue, a turkey vulture started circling overhead. Another one arrived a few minutes later, then a few more. None of the birds was part of my purview, but they made me wonder how many raptors had to assemble before they could be considered a kettle. I wasn’t sure if a half-dozen vultures counted.

But then another dark bird caught my eye. If you weren’t paying attention, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was just part of the vulture (near) kettle, but with a modicum of focus you’d see it was not.

Vultures, to me, always look like they’re wearing a poorly fitted cheap suit. This may be a cultural judgment, but this bird was neat and trim, with some sporty, rounded wings that stretched about half the length of the turkey vultures’.

It was a bird I was looking for — a short-tailed hawk.

Short-tailed hawks are some of the rarest birds in the U.S. There are only an estimated 250 breeding pairs, all of them living in Florida. They live and breed in the top two-thirds of the state in the summer, then migrate to the bottom two-thirds of the state in the winter. (Short-tails are much more common in South America, but our population exists isolated from theirs.)

Florida Keys Hawkwatch volunteers count an average of 33 short-tails migrating into the Keys every fall, though those numbers seem to be climbing of late. They counted 65 last year and 105 so far this season.

Since the early 2000s, the folks at the Avian Research and Conservation Institute in Gainesville have also been monitoring short-tailed hawk populations in Florida. Unlike the Hawkwatch, in which counters stay at a single point for months at a time, recording every bird they see that goes

by, the ARCI folks do a series of point counts at different locations, stopping at a spot and looking for short-tails for a prescribed window of time (in this case 7 minutes) before moving on to the next spot.

I’d met up with Gina Kent and Drew Fulton the afternoon before, as they were finishing a series of short-tail point counts for ARCI. I asked them how it was going and they said not great.

It had been raining all day, and hawks hate to fly in the rain, so they’d been hitting spot after spot in the Keys and coming up with no data. They were thinking about trying again the next day, but weren’t sure they would be able to do the whole route, as they had to get back to Gainesville.

I told them that standing in a bunch of different spots around Key West, staring into the sky for 7 minutes at a time, might be in my wheelhouse. I told them I could do it and save them some time. Which is how I ended up on Government Road.

In theory, when doing such things, you are simply supposed to be an instrument, recording data. You saw a short-tailed hawk or two within a window of time, or you didn’t. But it’s difficult to not feel like a failure when you don’t find the things you’re looking for, so I was inordinately happy to see that short-tail flying 300 or 400 feet above Government Road.

I spent a long time following it with my binoculars, trying to see if there were any flecks in the dark plumage of its belly.

When I realized there were not, I marked it on the data sheet as an adult dark morph short-tailed hawk.

I went over to Key West Cemetery, where I mostly saw oversized iguanas resting on the crypts, though one American kestrel was hunting in the grass for palmetto bugs. The last stop was Truman Waterfront Park, where I witnessed a sky unblemished by avifauna of almost any type. (There was one royal tern and a mockingbird.)

While packing up my binoculars, camera and clipboard, I was thinking I was glad to have at least seen the one short-tail.

I was also thinking: Science!

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hen the era of humanity ends, there won’t be a catastrophic event of fire and flood. My bet would ride on the quiet rise of bacteria, parasites, viruses. But this is not a ERIN STOVER nihilistic doomsday tale.

SICKMEN This is a triumphant story of a 150-pound woman Erin Stover Sickversus a vengeful micromen is artistic scopic organism. director at The Studios of Key My tenure as a “runWest. Her wife, ner” (I’m told I should daughter and omit the quotations now, crazed terrier put but I’m not there yet) up with her saystarted with a sweaty, ing yes to nearly everything. gasping, red-faced slog 18 months ago. It hurt. I didn’t like it. I wasn’t good at it — but I kept doing it. I tried to convince myself I was improving while training for a 10k. I told myself I was enjoying it when I trained for a half marathon. By the time I’d foolishly signed up for the Chicago Marathon, I knew I had to be honest with myself. I’d improved from that first painful outing, but this would be a difficult endeavor that challenged all my natural abilities, or lack thereof.

For 22 weeks I lived, and regularly died, by a spreadsheet that told me when to run and how far. Never mind that it was July in the Keys and I could feel my shoes melting to the pavement. I became beholden to those ones and zeros. They told me to run, so I ran.

I logged hundreds of miles, running scorching circles around my island, before being blessed with the chance to work remotely and train in southern California. I ran along the Pacific and marveled at how days could be sunny but not steamy. I signed up for a race that let me run down the middle of the Pacific Coast Highway. I cross-trained with surfing and pilates in the sand. It was bliss, a reprieve for my humidity-saturated lungs. And then, one fateful day about two weeks before the marathon, I was feeling especially spendy. I pulled myself together enough to pass the dress code at the best raw bar in Laguna Beach, where I treated myself to oysters. They were flown in daily from western Canada and were (supposedly) the epitome of briny freshness.

A few days later, I was hit with what I assumed was a bout of food poisoning.

It cleared up and I continued on my way.

When the lethargy set in, it felt like a normal response to the 15+ mile runs I’d been doing regularly at that point. But when I lost my appetite, I knew something was wrong.

I love food. I will happily drink a beer while running a race, then demolish a whole pizza

BUT I FINISHED THE CHICAGO MARATHON — WITH A PARASITE

‘Don’t let the smile fool you. Humans aren’t meant to run 26.2 miles.’

ERIN STOVER SICKMEN/Keys Weekly

afterward. But being a stubborn non-runnerturned-would-be-marathoner, I carried on in denial. I traveled to Chicago for the week leading up to the race. At that point the parasitic hitchhiker I’d picked up in the Hills made its intentions loud and clear. Brick wall clear. I wound up in the hospital, undergoing a litany of tests while insisting to the doctor that I had a race to run in four days. She was kind enough not to laugh in my face. Eventually, I accepted the reality that I might not be running a marathon, despite the best antibiotic carpet-bombing efforts happening in my system. Hotels and races being nonrefundable, I figured I might as well head toward the start line and run what I could, or at least cheer on the others.

Once I was standing shoulder-to-shoulder with 49,999 other runners, though, I felt an undeniable charge. Before I could process my options, I was off with the gun, running under roads and over bridges in a familiar city. I thought I could manage a 5k, so I set a new mental goal. Those 3.1 miles came and went in a blur. On any given day, my most reasonable intention can be toppled with the threat of a good time. I was in trouble here, because nobody throws a party like Chicago.

I ran mile after mile past six-piece bands, drag shows, DJs, cheerleading squads, multicultural celebrations of every stripe, hilarious signs (Boystown won with gems like, “If this was easy, it’d be called your mom”), free champagne, donuts, candy and sandwiches.

I shocked myself when my parasite and I passed the half-marathon mark. New goal: If I make 20 miles, I’ll finish. Avoiding lectures from people more sensible than myself, I

hadn’t let too many people know that I was still attempting the run. Those last few miles, my mom, my wife and two friends were in my ear with encouragement and funny check-ins. At mile 25, an angel disguised as a very fashionable 60-year-old woman handed me an ice cold PBR, the single greatest can of beer to ever grace my life. In the last half-mile, an athlete handed me a Special Olympics (the organization for which I was running and fundraising) flag to carry across the finish line. The tears may have started there, but I was too sweaty to tell. I searched the massive cheering crowds for my mom, kept putting one foot in front of the other and snapped through the finish line with my last jolt of adrenaline.

It was done in an instant. Six months of daily training, a change I never thought I could bring about in my body, an emotional rollercoaster — all over in a specific second captured by my timing chip for all eternity.

I felt contentment and exhilaration like I’d never experienced and was reminded that, at the risk of cliché, it really is the journey. As far as objects are concerned, I’m more proud of my completed spreadsheet than of my medal. I learned I can’t take on the world, but I can defeat an oyster. Start small, fight hard, keep running. And please, heed the warnings about raw seafood.

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‘I’M JUST HERE FOR THE FRIED TURKEY’

The perfectly-fried finished product.

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The most common setup used for frying turkeys is a large propane burner topped with a tall 30 quart pot. If your pot has been used before and banged around from months or years of storage, fill it with water and ensure there are absolutely no pinhole leaks. I have personally been mere minutes from a trip to the emergency room when I realized one of my trusty pots had a slow drip of oil over a lit propane burner.

MEASURE YOUR OIL LEVEL CORRECTLY! I’ll say it again, because it’s that important. As in, the difference between keeping your house and burning it down. MEASURE YOUR OIL LEVEL CORRECTLY! Place the turkey inside your frying pot, and fill the pot with water until the bird is completely submerged. The water should still be a minimum of four to five inches from the top of the pot; if it isn’t, you’re going to need a bigger pot. Remove the turkey, and mark the water level WITHOUT the bird.

Don’t let this be you on Thanksgiving. CONTRIBUTED. DRY. THAT. BIRD. - Water is public enemy number one here. Make sure your pot and turkey are completely dry before adding oil to the pot ALEX RICKERT and beginning the heating/frying process. alex@keysweekly.com On a level surface far from any overhangs, shrubs, or the house, fill your pot with frying oil to the marked line, wipe up any drips, place the pot on the burner, and light the burner. Heat the oil until it is between 250-300º .

When placing the bird in the hot oil, be sure to use a sturdy metal poultry rack or other suitable hanger f you’ve never had a fried turkey before on Thanksand wear heavy-duty flame-resistant gloves. TURN THE giving, trust me: you’re missing out. But when it BURNER OFF FIRST, and slowly lower the bird into the hot comes to giving turkeys a hot oil bath, there is a oil. Ensure that the oil is still a few inches below the edge definite “risk it for the biscuit” factor. According to of the pot and that there are no drips or spills before rethe National Fire Protection Association, deep fryer fires lighting the burner. account for an average of five deaths, 60 injuries, and Raise the oil temperature to between 325 and 350º. It more than $15 million in property damage each year. is normal for the temperature to drop considerably and In an effort to give the men and women of Monroe rise slowly when the bird is first added. In most cases, the County’s fire departments a reprieve this year, Keys pot’s lid is not necessary, as it will raise the temperature Weekly offers these tips to avoid sending your house up An overflow of oil or too quickly and unnecessarily char the turkey skin. in flames in the pursuit of Thanksgiving perfection. But introduction of water can Fry the turkey for between three and five minutes per of course, please note: I’m not a professional, and this is quickly turn into a fireball. pound, or until the breast reaches a temperature of 151º. just an opinion.

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Bring your phone, bring a book, bring a TV if you want, THAW. THAT. BIRD. - One of the two most crucial but once the burner is lit, you’re in for the long haul. DO elements in preventing the Great Thanksgiving Bonfire of NOT leave the fryer unattended for any reason. Keep a 2021 is making sure that your turkey is completely thawed fire extinguisher handy, and if it all goes up in flames, DO NOT use water before frying. Any ice or water left in the turkey as it is lowered into the to put out the fire. You’ll only make things worse. oil will rapidly expand, causing explosive splatters and overflow (think Extinguish the burner, and gently remove the turkey from the hot “water droplet in a pan of bacon grease” times a million). In a refrigeraoil. As it comes out, be prepared to be ridiculed by onlookers for burntor, turkeys will take approximately one day per four pounds to thaw. ing the turkey and ruining Thanksgiving. This bird might look like it was Brine, marinate, spice … it’s up to you. - We won’t disclose any of just rescued from a house fire, but don’t freak out! This is normal. The Grandma’s secret recipes here, but this reporter has found a 12-hour peanut gallery will be begging you for scraps of the crispy skin later. soak in a bath of icy water with a pound each of dissolved brown sugar Allow the bird to rest with a tin foil covering for a minimum of 30 and Kosher salt does the trick beautifully. Keep in mind that any herbs minutes to allow the breast to reach its final cooking temperature of and spices left on the outside of the bird will likely end up charred.

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While you’re at it, remove any plastic pieces and giblets from the turCarve and enjoy! key’s packaging, including the thermometer and leg ties.

BUTTER IT UP! - If you’re frying a turkey for health reasons, you’re doing it wrong. When you are just about ready to fry, get yourself a big syringe full of melted butter, and jab that bird as many times as you can.

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 25, 2021

JOHN FOGERTY TAKES FANS BACK IN TIME

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ock and Roll Hall of Famer John Fogerty, who founded Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1967 and has since enjoyed a diverse and successful solo career, packed Key West’s Coffee Butler Amphitheater on Nov. 19.

Rolling Stone listed Fogerty among its Top 100 songwriters and Top 100 singers.

His songs include “Proud Mary,” “Centerfield,” “Down on the Corner,” “Fortunate Son” and “Who’ll Stop the Rain,” which was inspired, Fogerty says, by the relentless rain at the legendary Woodstock festival.

Fogerty, an outspoken liberal Democrat, continued his political activism in 2004, when he participated in the Vote for Change concert series in support of John Kerry’s unsuccessful presidential run against George W. Bush.

For many in Key West, the show represented an especially nostalgic trip back in time, to the Vietnam conflict, the draft, the Summer of Love, Woodstock, the turbulent ’70s and all the music that defined a generation.

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eys customers with newer Apple products will soon have the ability to avoid a mainland road trip for device repairs at the nearest Apple store.

The question is: should they?

Announced on Nov. 17, Apple’s new Self Service Repair program provides individual consumers with access to genuine Apple parts, tools and repair manuals that allow for repairs of commonly serviced modules in their largest product lines (think: screens, batteries and cameras). Beginning in early 2022, the program will be available first for Apple’s iPhone 12 and 13 lineups, followed by Mac computers featuring Apple’s proprietary M1 chips.

“Creating greater access to Apple genuine parts gives our customers even more choice if a repair is needed,” said Apple chief operating officer Jeff Williams.

Apple has long been notorious for making it difficult to service their products outside of a closed ecosystem of repair technicians.

For years, most devices could effectively only be serviced by Apple itself, either through retail stores or mail-in repair services.

Though independent technicians still provided repairs outside of Apple’s approved network, these repairs were rarely able to use genuine Apple parts, and most services performed by third-party technicians would void warranties and prevent Apple “geniuses” from servicing a device over the remainder of its life.

However, the company’s recent efforts have expanded access to the parts, tools and training necessary to service their devices.

In 2019, the Independent Repair Provider program enabled individual repair shops to service Apple products, eventually adding more than 2,800 providers to a network of 5,000 established Apple authorized service providers.

Still, consumers desired the ability to service their own products. “Right to repair” legislation, enabling consumers to repair their devices through a store or technician of their choosing, has gained heavy momentum as customers fight back against “planned obsolescence” in older devices. The new Self Service Repair program seems to be a concession to these demands.

Although the new program puts the power in the hands of consumers (and may be a boon for former Apple technicians looking to make some cash on the side), many caution strongly against the dangers of self-taught electronics surgery.

“To me, it’s a joke,” said Victor Figueroa, owner of Keys Smartphone Repair. “The average person cannot do this. It’s taken me years to learn and get good at. In the beginning it cost me a lot of money, and I screwed up some phones and had to buy new ones.”

Figueroa particularly pointed to lithiumion battery replacements as cause for concern. “The batteries are very, very dangerous,” he said, explaining that puncturing the old batteries from the poking and prodding during the removal process is extremely hazardous. “I’ve had someone come in here with their hair burned off their face because they accidentally stabbed the battery,” said Figueroa. “In the forums I’m a part of, we’re all laughing at it. There’s so much that can go wrong.”

Figueroa isn’t lying, and part of Apple’s former hesitancy to service devices after they have been touched by non-authorized technicians is well-founded. This reporter has personally watched a friend’s phone spontaneously combust in his hand after improper installation of a replacement battery.

Apple cautions most inexperienced consumers against attempting repairs, stating, “Self Service Repair is intended for individual technicians with the knowledge and experience to repair electronic devices. For the vast majority of customers, visiting a professional repair provider … is the safest and most reliable way to get a repair.”

Though Apple’s exact prices have yet to be announced, Figueroa estimates that for most consumers, it will still be safer, more cost effective and faster overall to visit a third-party repair shop than to buy the tools, parts and repair manuals. And not to worry, folks: he’ll still be there, even if Keys residents botch their first attempts.

“In the end it’s probably better for me,” he said, laughing. “They’ll come see me and I’ll have to undo whatever they did.”

Apple’s Self Service Repair will give users the tools and parts needed to open and repair their device’s most commonly faulty modules. CONTRIBUTED.

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SAVE THE DATE Through Dec. 31 • Key West Harbor Walk of Lights at the Historic Seaport. Revel in a dazzling wonderland of lightbedecked palm trees, Christmas trees, ships, shops, restaurants and watering holes.

‘MY SANDWICH!’ How to make Monica’s famous ‘Moist Maker’ from ‘Friends’ Our list of leftover ideas would be incomplete without arguably the most famous post-Thanksgiving meal of them all. Made popular by the “Friends” episode “The One With Ross’s Sandwich,” Monica’s “Moist Maker” sandwich is good enough to drive Ross “mental” when it is stolen from his work fridge. While we hope a sandwich theft wouldn’t inspire white-hot rage in our readers, here is the recipe for all to enjoy. (For an extra thrill, say the words “MY SANDWICH!” just before taking a bite) INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS:

FOR GRAVY: 3 tbsp. butter 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/2 cup turkey pan drippings 1 tsp. freshly chopped thyme 1 tsp. freshly chopped rosemary 2 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper

Make gravy: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook until golden, 1 minute, then whisk in pan drippings. (If you have more than a 1/2 cup of drippings, use it and reduce the amount of broth!)

Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently until slightly thickened. Stir in fresh herbs, then whisk in broth and return mixture to a simmer.

Season with salt and pepper.

Simmer for 10 minutes, gradually adding more broth if gravy is too thick. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly.

Make herb mayo: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, and fresh herbs.

Spread herb mayo on one side of 6 pieces of bread. Dip remaining 3 pieces of bread into gravy, making sure plenty soaks in.

Build a sandwich by placing turkey on a mayonnaise spread piece of bread, then top with turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, a gravy soaked piece of bread, stuffing, arugula, and another mayonnaise spread piece of bread. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 2 more sandwiches.

FOR HERB MAYO 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp. dijon mustard 2 tsp. freshly chopped parsley 1 tsp. freshly chopped thyme 1 tsp. freshly chopped chives FOR THE SANDWICH 9 slices white bread, toasted 1 lb. leftover turkey, sliced 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes 1 cup cranberry sauce 1 cup leftover stuffing Arugula

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Friday, Nov. 26 • Black Friday Shopping Extravaganza, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Truman Waterfront, Key West.

Monday, Nov. 29 • City of Key West Tree-Lighting Ceremony, 6 p.m. at Bayview Park Tuesday, Nov. 30 • Lighting of the Menorah, 5:30 p.m. at Bayview Park Dec. 1 through 25 • Historic Tours of America Holiday Lights & Sights Home Decorating Contest: Spectators can enjoy the view while residents from Key West to Key Haven enter the competition, with public votes determining the winners. Cash prizes awarded for top three entries.

Thursday Dec. 2 through Jan. 1 • Key West Garden Club decks out the magnificent Civil War-era Fort West Martello with holiday decorations and lights. Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.,1100 Atlantic Ave. Admission is free; donations cheerfully accepted.

Wednesday, Dec. 1 • World AIDS Day remembrance, 5 p.m. at Key West City Hall with a march ending at the Key West AIDS Memorial.

• 8th Annual POSH (Paws Often Steal Hearts) fundraising event for the Florida Keys SPCA: A catered gala at the Audubon House & Tropical Gardens from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 2 • Cheryl Cates Celebration of Life, 6 to 9 p.m. at Key West Amphitheater.

Friday, Dec. 3 • Wesley House Family Services BeLighted Bike Ride and Holiday Village, 4 to 8 p.m. at Coffee Butler Amphitheater. Bike ride departs at 8 p.m.

• Pet Pictures with Santa, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Christmas tree at the foot of William Street at the Key West Bight. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Keys.

• Free pictures with Santa, 6 to 8 p.m. at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, 1316 Duval St. • Casa Marina Christmas treelighting, 6 p.m., 1500 Reynolds St., Key West.

Saturday, Dec. 4 • Visit Santa at the Southernmost North Pole, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. upstairs in The Shops at Mallory, 291 Front St. • Key West Hometown Holiday Parade, 7 p.m. Parade starts at Bayview Park and travels along Truman Avenue and Duval Street.

• Free pictures with Santa, 5 to 7 p.m. at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, 1316 Duval St. Sunday, Dec. 5 • Holiday Classic Car Show, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Conch Republic Seafood Co. parking lot at the corner of Greene and Elizabeth streets, Key West. Attendees are asked to bring an unwrapped toy for the Monroe County Domestic Abuse Shelter.

• Eaton Street Christmas Stroll, 4 p.m. The family-friendly holiday event begins at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and continues to the Old Stone United Methodist Church, The Tropic Cinema for a classic Christmas short film, the Studios of Key West, Key West Theater, and Williams Hall. Includes live musical performances and refreshments.

Admission is free but tickets are required and are available at Key West Theater box office and secureboxoffice.com.

Friday, Dec. 10 • Custom House Holiday Concert & Bazaar, featuring music, choirs, artisans, food, drinks and a holiday light show. 5 to 9 p.m. Free admission.

• Holiday Historic Inn Tours, 6 to 8 p.m. Space is limited, so visit keywestholidayfest.com for tickets or call the Lodging Association at 305-296-4959.

Saturday, Dec. 11 • Annual Parade of Paws & Holiday Bazaar at Higgs Beach / Higgs Dog Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (9 a.m.) Benefits the Florida Keys SPCA. Costumes encouraged.

• Visit Santa at the Southernmost North Pole, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. upstairs in The Shops at Mallory, 291 Front St.

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PROTECTING THE MANATEES FWC, U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE AIM TO CURB RISING DEATHS

MIAMI CONDO COLLAPSE COULD LEAD TO NEW REGULATIONS

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he Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) are working to address a manatee unusual mortality event (UME) along Florida’s Atlantic coast. The agencies are standing up a joint team under the emergency response Incident Command System (ICS).

FWC chairman Rodney Barreto and Shannon Estenoz, assistant secretary for fish and wildlife and parks at the Department of the Interior, met recently to discuss their agencies’ manatee conservation efforts, already well underway in response to the UME and other efforts.

The announcement of the joint incident management team underscores the commitment the Service and FWC share in addressing threats to manatees, especially in light of an FWC announcement on Nov. 17, indicating 1,003 manatees – more than 10% of Florida’s estimated population – have died since the start of 2021.

Responding to the UME requires the joint efforts of numerous federal, state and private partners including the Service, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, St. Johns River Water Management District, Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program, Brevard County, and Florida Power and Light. The ICS provides a common hierarchy that enhances the effectiveness of the response.

“Service and FWC staff, along with the Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership, have been actively responding to the UME and are further strengthening their response as this unprecedented emergency continues to unfold,” said Estenoz. “Setting up a joint incident management team within the ICS framework strengthens the work already underway by streamlining administrative processes and by ensuring responders have the resources they need when and where they are needed.”

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Manatees hang out along a canal in Key Largo. More than 1,000 manatees – more than 10% of Florida’s estimated population – have died since the start of 2021. GABRIELA BARRETO FERNANDEZ/Contributed

FWC staff and their many partners are on the front line in the UME response.

“We take this situation seriously and are committed to working with our partners including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to explore short-term solutions to the die-off, as well as much-needed long-term solutions to restoring the lagoon ecosystem,” said Barreto.

Researchers have attributed the UME to starvation due to the lack of forage in the Indian River Lagoon. Historically, the lagoon has provided essential habitat to manatees year-round, and during the colder winter months many manatees depend on warm water refuges in this area.

The FWC and the Service are working closely with partners to continue investigating the mortality event and exploring a variety of proactive options to assist manatees in the affected area.

The goal is to restore the Indian River Lagoon to a healthy state, which will benefit manatees and other wildlife.

People can help manatee conservation by reporting injured, distressed or dead manatees to the FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888404-3922.

Additional opportunities to help can be found at MyFWC.com/ Manatee and click on “Support Manatee Conservation.”

— Contributed

ollowing the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South, a mid-rise condominium building in Surfside, Florida, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) asked staff to explore options on how to monitor the safe occupation of existing structures in Monroe County.

Staff is developing guidelines and criteria for minimum requirements for structures four stories or more, built before Jan. 1, 2000, with some exemptions. There are 23 properties identified in unincorporated Monroe County, all located in the Upper Keys, that fit the criteria.

Based on information from the Monroe County Property Appraiser and Monroe County’s GIS database, unincorporated Monroe County currently has approximately 870 structures built prior to 2000 that are not single-family or duplex homes.

Of the 870 structures, findings include: • A significant amount of the inventory is more than 30 years old.

• More than 67% are located in the Upper Keys (north of Mile Marker 91, Tavernier area) • 13% are taller than two stories.

• Condominiums represent 32% of the structures.

• Warehouse, one-story stores, multi-family (less than 10 units), hotel/motel, and mixed use-residential commercial represent 31% of the structures.

How unsafe structures are inspected or declared unsafe is outside the scope of the Florida Building Code. Therefore, local jurisdictions may choose to implement property/building maintenance regulations or standards.

While the county has an existing unsafe-structure process, it depends on concerns reported from residents and observers to determine when to initiate an investigation into potentially unsafe buildings, structures, equipment or service systems. The process includes an inspection of the several systems of the building, including structural, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing.

The current review of unsafe structures in unincorporated Monroe County is not a preemptive maintenance program and is not a comprehensive review of the current building inventory.

“Maintenance of the structural integrity of buildings in Monroe County is of critical importance to the health and safety of our residents,” said Rey Ortiz, assistant building inspector for Monroe County.

“The county will continue its current process outlined in the Monroe County Code, while monitoring Miami-Dade County adoptions, as well as any updates to the Florida Building Code or Florida Statutes.”

— Contributed

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ALLIGATOR TALES

Source for stories might have faked it

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he story reprinted in the Boston Globe on Nov. 22, 1896, originally appeared in the New York Sun. Jacob Bethel was visiting New York City from the Florida Keys, where he claimed to be a lighthouse keeper at Alligator Reef Lighthouse.

The stories Bethel told provide interesting glimpses into Alligator Reef Lighthouse and the lives of those tending its flashing light. Bethel is quoted as saying: “I see the red sectors are not so common up this way as they are with us. We’re a little ahead of the north in sectors, maybe because we need them more. They are the red streaks in the lantern, you know. Our light, for instance, has a radius of 20 ¾ miles. In some directions all is clear water, and in others there are dangerous reefs and shoals. The red glass is set in the lantern in such a way that when a mariner is sailing in dangerous water and looks up at the lantern he sees a red light. That is a delicate hint for him to change his course and get out. When he is sailing in clear water he sees nothing but a white light, and knows all is safe. All the principal lights on the Florida reefs have recently been fitted with these red sectors, and they are a great improvement.”

He also had some interesting comments about the change in lantern fuel being stored out at the lights. “I don’t know whether you’ve heard up this way that we are all in danger of having our heads blown off. It’s a fact, of course, you know the government has recently changed the character of oil we burn — put us to use mineral oils. We could store animal oil in the lighthouse safely enough, but such quantities of petroleum as we have to keep on hand put us in constant danger. We are very exposed to lightning, of course, and just suppose the lightning begins to meander among those 70 barrels of oil — what is going to become of Alligator light and its keepers?”

When the first lighthouses were erected along the reef, Carysfort Reef, Sand Key and Sombrero Key, whale oil was used to soak the light’s wick.

Whale oil was derived from New England industries. By the mid-19th century, whale populations had decidedly decreased, and the U.S. Lighthouse Board began looking into alternative fuels. In an 1874 report to the U.S.

Senate, the Lighthouse Board announced it would be switching to lard.

By 1877, the Lighthouse Board had switched to a cheaper form of fuel, kerosene.

It would take time to BRAD convert the nation’s BERTELLI lighthouses to kerosene. As the stories is an author, speaker, and Flor- reprinted in the Bosida Keys historian. ton Globe appeared in His latest book, 1896, the date of the “The Florida Keys original story pubSkunk Ape Files,” lished in the New York is a fun blend of two of his favorite Sun is harder to pin subjects — Florida down, but the fuel at Keys history and Alligator Reef Lightthe Skunk Ape. house was switched to kerosene circa 1882.

The problem with Jacob Bethel’s stories about Alligator Reef Lighthouse is the storyteller. Several Bethels served at the lighthouses along the reef, including Joseph Bethel (1858-1859) and Theophilus I. Bethel (1878-1880). The only Jacob to serve at the lights marking the Florida Reef was a man named Jacob Rain, who was a second assistant keeper at Carysfort Reef Lighthouse for a brief time in 1860.

In 1896, Alligator Reef Lighthouse was staffed by head keeper Edgar J. Russell, first assistant William H. Curry, and second assistant keeper John Watkins for part of the year. He was replaced

by George E. Billberry, who served until 1900. In the history of Alligator Reef Lighthouse, the only man named Bethel to have worked at the post was William A. Bethel, who served as a first assistant (1876-1878).

In 1870, William A. Bethel lived at nearby Indian Key with his parents William H. and Caroline. William did have a younger brother, James R. Bethel. Who then was Jacob Bethel? As it turns out, James is the English version of the Hebrew name Jacob and it appears that the man visiting New York and telling stories about Alligator Reef Lighthouse was William’s brother James who, apparently, went by the name Jacob. While his brother William has a rich history of lighthouse service in the Florida Keys, Jacob or James was a bit of a prankster and seemed to have been living vicariously through his brother while telling lighthouse stories to the New York reporter.

Alligator Reef Lighthouse.

BRAD BERTELLI/Contributed

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KICKIN’ IT ON HOME TURF 1

KEY WEST CELEBRATES NEW ATHLETIC FIELD

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ey West city officials and more than 300 young soccer players celebrated the grand opening on Nov. 20 of the new Matthew Gilleran Field at Truman Waterfront.

The long-awaited, multi-use field will be shared among the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) and other athletic organizations in Key West.

The local AYSO includes 600 young soccer players, officials said at Saturday’s dedication ceremony.

“I want to thank all the soccer moms — and dads — out there, who kept this project front and center and moving it forward,” City Commissioner Greg Davila said.

Commissioner Mary Lou Hoover thanked and congratulated soccer dad and business owner Jim Gilleran for leading the charge for the field, which is named for his late son.

“Jimmy Gilleran has been like a bull, his head down and always going for the red cape,” Hoover said. “And now, today, he’s hit the target. Thank you, Jimmy, for always keeping your eye on the goal.”

Former Key West Mayor and current County Commissioner Craig Cates told the giant crowd, “Everywhere I go, people say, ‘Key West is such a party town,’ but I always tell them, ‘No, we’re a community first.’”

Father John Baker from the Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea blessed the field, saying, “The city of Key West has the wisdom to understand that recreation is not a luxury. It benefits the body, mind and spirit.”

As soon as the ribbon was cut, more than 300 kids in shin guards and uniforms flooded the field, kicking soccer balls and celebrating the new, regulation-sized field.

— Mandy Miles

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1 + 4. More than 300 young soccer players flood the newly dedicated Matthew Gilleran Field Saturday in Key West. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

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2. Local dignitaries and youth soccer officials cut the ribbon as eager kids storm the new soccer pitch. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly 3. The Gilleran family — James Gilleran III, Crystal Henriquez, Daniel Gilleran, James Gilleran and Amora Mendoza — celebrates the dedication of Matthew Gilleran Field, named for their brother and son, who died in 2013. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly 5. The Matthew Gilleran Field at Truman Waterfront is a multi-use, turf field and a regulation soccer pitch. LARRY BLACKBURN/ Keys Weekly

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •

AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE (To amend the Notice of Sale recorded at OR Book 3131 Page 1957 in Monroe County, Florida) To: All members of the general public including all persons on Exhibit “A”, record owners, their heirs, guardians and assigns, of the unit week(s) as showing thereon, all located in and governed by that certain: Declaration of Condominium for FLORIDA BAY CLUB OF KEY LARGO, a condominium, recorded in O.R. Book 871 at pages 1215, et seq. Public Records, Monroe County, Florida.

Based upon default in assessment payments and pursuant to the Claim of Lien filed by THE FLORIDA BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, recorded at O.R. Book 3113, Page 1717, in the Public Records of Monroe County Florida, STAACK, SIMMS & REIGHARD, PLLC, d/b/a TIMESHARE TRUSTEE™ WILL CONDUCT A SALE OF EACH AND EVERY UNIT WEEK LISTED ON THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A” BEGINNING AT 11:00 A.M. ON DECEMBER 19, 2021 AT: 103500 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, Florida 33037.

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Obligors and junior lienholders showing on Exhibit “A” may cure the default and redeem the timeshare interest by paying the amounts secured by the Association’s lien on their unit week(s) as reflected in Exhibit “A” together with trustee’s fees and interest through the date of payment in cash or certified funds to TIMESHARE TRUSTEE™ at any time prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Sale on the above date.

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

Amount Due

Per Diem

33055 32825 29669 29669 08401 34491

Default Year 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020

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

2.263355 3.086765 3.086765 3.086765 2.94631 2.94631

Unit-Week

Owner Name

Co-Owner Name

Address

City

State

Zip

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

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

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

17310 NW 41st Ave 1235 Crane Crest Way 423 Saddlebred Dr 423 Saddlebred Dr 311 Atlantic Ave 10155 S.E. 175th Ln

Miami Gardens Orlando Pelzer Pelzer Atlantic City Summerfield

FL FL SC SC NJ FL

Individuall & as Trustees of The Charles R. Nagel and Marjory Rayline Nagel Family Trust Under Trust Dated May 6, 1993 A06/14 A07/49 A08/49 A06/24 C02/02 C02/02 A06/25 A06/25 A06/37 A07/46 A08/30

Robert Abernethy Wendy Abernethy Robert L. Abernethy Wendy Abernethy Robert Abernethy Wendy Abernethy E. Ralph Foote Janet S.Foote Ralph Foote Janet S. Foote Jeffery A. Reed Michelle Blades Risha Golby Real Estate Restyle, LLC a Flroida limited Liability Company Guillermo Madero Teresa C. Madero Richard Black Penny Black John W. Harrell Jr.

A08/43 B03/41 B03/41 A08/44 A08/51 A08/51 A08/51 A08/51 A09/12 C01/47 A09/16 A10/15 A10/15 B01/17 B01/17

Maria Hjaltadottir Maria Hjaltadottir Judith S. Abell Willie D. Ragin Richard Lovett Florida Bay Club David Sherman Lynette Vaughn Alfio Cavallaro Alfio Cavallaro Weston Rocheford Magnus Kristjansson Malcolm R. Becker Magnus Kristjansson Alex T. Hayes Alan Hayes Magnus Kristjansson Magnus Kristjansson Todd Dambach Merrick A. Pavlick James M. Patton Time No More, Inc Timetravel Traders, Inc. Mitzi H. Hopper Odila Costa Norberto Perez-Urria Juan Villalobos Timothy Henderson Harold J. Starling Thomas P. Cason Sr. Thomas P. Cason Jr. Samuel A. Stanley John M. Rodriguez Joseph N. Provost Thomas M. Patience Rubbie L. Laughlin Jr. Mark E. Franklin Juan Ly Sherry Lynn Rorabaugh Grace M. Sita Enrique M. Fueyo Melvin H. Rosenthal Juanita Jones Roberta J. Beasley James E. Hauser Estate of Charlene Hauser

B02/37 B05/02 A10/34 B01/10 B01/10 B01/10 B01/10 B01/11 B01/30 B01/30 B01/31 B02/06 B02/06 B02/22 B02/22 B02/51 B02/51 B03/51 B04/17 B05/08 B05/10 B05/18 B06/26 B06/33 B06/51 C01/14 C01/29 C02/52

Gloria A. Ragin Rosie Lovett Brenda Sherman Nancy S. Cavallaro Nancy S. Cavallaro Becky Rocheford Jonina Kristjansdottir Dorothy Becker Jonina Kristjansdottir Thongchua M. Hayes Rachel Hayes Jonina Kristjansdottir Jonina Kristjansdottir Natalia Dambach Helen L. Pavlick Gudrun M. Patton a Georgia Corporation a New Jersey corporation

Rosa Villalobos Susan Henderson Lynne R. Cason Patricia A. Stanley Wendy M. Rodriguez

Dorothy H. Laughlin Nancy L. Franklin Carmen R. Ly

Elizabeth Fueyo Arlene R. Rosenthal Debra Recupero Charlene E. Hauser

625 Maple Oak Cir #109 625 Maple Oak Cir #109 625 Maple Oak Cir, #109 2726 E 132 2nd Pl 2726 E 132 2nd PL 5558 NW 200 Terr PO Box 2752

Altamonte Springs Altamonte Springs Altomonte Springs Thorton Thorton Miami Key West

FL FL FL CO CO FL FL

32701 32701 32701 80241 80241 33055 33045

2020 2020 2018 2020 2020 2020 2020

$4,526.71 $4,526.71 $4,526.71 $5,171.49 $5,171.49 $5,171.49 $6,173.53

2.263355 2.263355 2.263355 2.585745 2.585745 2.585745 3.086765

16078 Arcaro Ave 251 NW 67th Ave 18360 SW 57th St

Port Charlotte Hollywood Ft Lauderdale

FL FL FL

33954 33024 33331

2020 2019 2020

$4,526.79 $6,210.98 $5,171.49

2.263395 3.10549 2.585745

Holtsvegur 29 Holtsvegur 29 12251 SW 191 Terrace PO Box 172235 24355 SW 142 Ave 103500 Overseas Highway 4470 NW 74th Ave 718 New River Dr 18475 SW 280 ST 18475 SW 280th St 2979 Las Calinas Blvd Reynilundur 5 4570 Young Rd. Reynilundur 5 206 Martha St.

Garoabaer 210, Iceland Garoabaer 210, Iceland Miami Hialeah Princeton Key Largo Lauderhill Jacksonville Homestead Homestead St Augustine 210 Gardabaer, Iceland Waldorf 210 Gardabaer, Iceland Clanton

$4,526.71 $4,526.71 $4,526.71 $4,968.46 $6,173.53 $6,173.53 $6,173.53 $6,173.53 $6,173.53 $6,173.53 $6,273.53 $5,128.98 $5,128.98 $6,173.53 $6,173.53

2.263355 2.263355 2.263355 2.48423 3.086765 3.086765 3.086765 3.086765 3.086765 3.086765 3.136765 2.56449 2.56449 3.086765 3.086765

Reynilundur 5 Reynilundur 5 3211 11th Ave N. 5550 Painted Mirage Rd. Ste320 16040 SW 103rd Pl PO Box 138 52 Waverly Pl 2640 S 6th St #D 2126 B Pierce St. 815 W 69 Pl. 1001 SW 100 Court 1703 Oak Hill Rd 10101 NW 26th Ave. 5150 Cypress Links Blvd

210 Gardabaer, Iceland 210 Gardabaer, Iceland Saint Petersburg Las Vegas Miami Cleveland Matawan Springfield Hollywood Hialeah Miami Bryant Miami Elkton

1981 NW 180 St. 16 Robert Ave 35 Morningside Dr. 232 Dalton Dr 19841 NE Miami Ct 17003 Longleaf Dr 2612 SW 32nd Ave 152 Villiage Green Ave 100 Mountain View Dr 3312 W Knights Ave 3437 36th St N. 11394 SW 226th St 19615 119th Ave 6800 SW 40th St , #360

Miami Salem Wilmington Raleigh Miami Bowie Miami Jacksonville Clifton Tampa St. Petersburg Goulds Saint Albans Miami

FL FL FL FL FL NC FL FL FL

33177 33017 33032 33037 33319 28540 33031 33031 32095

MD

20601

AL

35045

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FL NV FL GA NJ IL FL FL FL AR FL FL

33713 89149 33157 30528 07747 62703 33020 33014 33174 72022 33147 32033

2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020

$6,173.53 $6,173.53 $4,606.89 $6,173.53 $6,173.53 $6,173.53 $6,173.53 $4,345.01 $4,526.71 $4,526.71 $6,173.53 $6,173.53 $6,173.53 $6,173.53

3.086765 3.086765 2.303445 3.086765 3.086765 3.086765 3.086765 2.172505 2.263355 2.263355 3.086765 3.086765 3.086765 3.086765

FL NH MA NC FL MD FL FL NJ FL FL FL NY FL

33056 03079 01887 27615 33179 20716 33133 32259 07013 33611 33713 33170 11412 33155

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

$6,173.53 $6,173.53 $6,173.53 $4,849.10 $6,173.53 $5,098.08 $5,171.49 $6,173.53 $6,173.53 $6,173.53 $6,173.53 $6,173.53 $4,849.10 $7,192.93

3.086765 3.086765 3.086765 2.42455 3.086765 2.54904 2.585745 3.086765 3.086765 3.086765 3.086765 3.086765 2.42455 3.596465

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 5:30 P.M., the Islamorada, Village of Islands Village Council will hold a Special Call public hearing at Founders Park Community Center located at 87000 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida.

The purpose of the public hearing is to consider the following items: SECOND READINGS AN ORDINANCE OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, CONSIDERING THE REQUEST OF ANDREAS B. HOPMAN TO AMEND THE VILLAGE’S FUTURE LAND USE MAP FROM RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM (RM) TO MIXED USE (MU) FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, LOCATED ON UPPER MATECUMBE KEY, WITH REAL ESTATE NUMBER 00404690-000200, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE UPON THE APPROVAL OF THIS ORDINANCE BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (SEE MAP 1).

AN ORDINANCE OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, CONSIDERING THE REQUEST OF ANDREAS B. HOPMAN, TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FROM SETTLERS RESIDENTIAL (SR) TO HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (HC) FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, LOCATED ON UPPER MATECUMBE KEY, WITH REAL ESTATE NUMBER 00404690-000200, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE UPON THE APPROVAL OF THIS ORDINANCE BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (SEE MAP 1).

FIRST READINGS AN ORDINANCE OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, CONSIDERING THE REQUEST OF MICHAEL MURPHY, TO AMEND THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP FROM RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION (RC) TO MIXED USE (MU) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE EAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF OVERSEAS HIGHWAY AND CORAL WAY, AT APPROXIMATELY MILE MARKER 88.7, WITH REAL ESTATE NUMBERS 00415850-000000 AND 00415860-000000, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE UPON THE APPROVAL OF THIS ORDINANCE BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (SEE MAP 2).

AN ORDINANCE OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, CONSIDERING THE REQUEST OF MICHAEL MURPHY, TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FROM NATIVE RESIDENTIAL (NR) ZONING DISTRICT TO HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (HC) ZONING DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE EAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF OVERSEAS HIGHWAY AND CORAL WAY, AT APPROXIMATELY MILE MARKER 88.7, WITH REAL ESTATE NUMBERS 00415850-000000 AND 00415860-000000, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE UPON THE APPROVAL OF THIS ORDINANCE BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (SEE MAP 2).

A copy of the items may be reviewed at the Village Administrative Center and Public Safety Headquarters, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida.

Affected parties may appear at the public hearing, be heard and submit evidence with respect to the applications.

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, anyone wishing to appeal any decision made by the Islamorada Village Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, prepared by a court reporter at the appellant’s expense; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

ADA Assistance: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the office of the Village ADA Coordinator at (305) 664-6448 (TTY 664-8890) at least three days prior thereto.

Two or more committee members from various committees may be present at this meeting.

Hank Flores, Assistant Director of Planning

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of UNWIND MASSAGE KEY WEST located at 1805 Staples Ave, Suite 101B, Monroe County in the City of Key West, Florida 33040-3633 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated at Key West, Florida this 18th day of November, 2021.

By: Alanda L P Ulger Publish: November 25, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH NOTICE OF CODE AMENDMENT HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY COMMISSION of the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 9:35 a.m., or at the end of the City Commission Organizational Meeting, Key Colony Beach City Hall commission room, to hear amendments to the City’s Code of Ordinances.

The proposed Ordinance to be heard by the City Commission is [Ordinance 2021-470], entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH FLORIDA, AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCE ARTICLE VI – FINANCE, SECTION 2-75 TO INCREASE THE DISCRETIONARY SPENDING THRESHOLD; AMENDING THE LANGUAGE CONTAINING SCRIVENER’S ERROR, REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.” Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. This meeting will be available virtually via ZOOM Meetings. Members of the public who wish to attend virtually may join the Zoom Meeting https://us02web. zoom.us/j/86826825970.

Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection at the City Hall of Key Colony Beach.

The City Commission requests an amendment to the Code of Ordinances Section 2-75 and seeks to amend the discretionary spending threshold of the mayor and/ or city administrator from two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) to five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) without specific prior approval therefore by the City Commission. Interested parties may attend the Hearing and be heard with respect to the requested code amendment.

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at the Code Amendment Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceeding and for such purpose 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.

If you are unable to attend the Hearing on Thursday, December 9, 2021 but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to: City Commission, P.O. Box. 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, or cityclerk@keycolonybeach. net and your comments will be entered into the record.

Publish: November 25, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: November 25, 2021.

Personal Representative: EILEEN F. SYLVESTER 166 Gulfview Drive Islamorada, FL 33036 Attorney for Personal Representative: Urban J. W. Patterson, Esq. Email: ujwplaw@gmail.com Secondary Email: ujwplawfirm@yahoo.com Florida Bar No. 382035 Urban J. W. Patterson, P.A. P.O. Box 783 Islamorada, Florida 33036 Telephone: 305-664-5065 Publish: November 25 & December 2, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is November 25, 2021.

Personal Representative: DENNIS W. STEPHEN 4012 W 300 N Williamsport, Indiana 47993 Attorney for Personal Representative: JOSE L. BALOYRA, ESQ. Attorney for DENNIS W. STEPHEN Florida Bar Number: 84603 201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 501 Coral Gables, Florida 33134 Telephone: (305) 442-4142 Publish: November 25 & December 2, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Please take notice that in accordance with Florida Statute 328.17, MilesHawk Marine, LLC, dba-Shelter Bay Marine claims a possessory lien on the following described vessel owned by Dan and Angela Paffe for unpaid storage fees: a 2002 Regal 32, Texas Registration #TX 2546AX and HIN #RGMVB158C202. This vessel to be sold on or after 8:00am, December 15th, 2021, at Shelter Bay Marine, 77 Coco Plum Drive, Marathon, FL 33050. MilesHawk Marine, LLC, dba-Shelter Bay Marine, reserves the right to reject any and /all bids.

Publish: November 18 & 25, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice of Seizure Please take notice that in accordance with Florida Statutes 328.17, 713.78, 715.109, Tavernier Mini Storage Inc, claims a Notice of Possessory Lien, Foreclosure of Lien on the following Vessel described as a 2013 Lowe Boat AN160S, VIN #LWC05640C313 (Boat Decal TN0036SN 8-152018) and 2013 Karavan Trailer 5KTBS1811DF657506 owned

by Drummond N. Smithson.

Vessel & trailer to be sold on December 6, 2021 at 10:00 am at Tavernier Mini Storage Inc, 135 Hood Avenue, Tavernier, FL 33070. Tavernier Mini Storage Inc reserves the right to accept or reject any and/ all bids.

Publish: November 18 & 25, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, FL. The Visit Florida Keys Corporation will also convene during this meeting.

All Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more County Commissioners may be in attendance.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator's Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call "711".

Publish: November 25, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2021-CP-126-P IN RE: ESTATE OF RONALD SYLVESTER Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of RONALD SYLVESTER, deceased, whose date of death was September 21, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2021-CP-000045-P IN RE: ESTATE OF HILDA STEPHEN Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of HILDA STEPHEN, deceased, whose date of death was February 3, 2021, 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 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 WITHIN 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2021-CP-000181-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ROBERT AIELLO, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of ROBERT AIELLO, Deceased, File Number 2021-CP-000181-K, is pending in the Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040.

The names and address of the Petitioner and the Petitioner’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED 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. FIRST DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS: November 18, 2021.

Petitioner: Mike Wells, Petitioner 5167 Burkett Drive Frisco, Texas 75034 Tel: (972) 458-2588 Attorney for Petitioner: Eric J. Grabois, Esq. Florida Bar No. 10402 Attorney for Petitioner 1666 79th Street Causeway, Suite 500 North Bay Village, Florida 33141 Tel: (305) 891-2029 Fax: (305) 428-2607 Email: eric@graboislaw.com Publish: November 18 & 25, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •

305.743.0844

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-000077-M IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM CLETUS MATTSON, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of William Cletus Mattson, deceased, whose date of death was May 30, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 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 18, 2021.

Personal Representative: William Keegan Mattson 257 Cedar Street Carnies Point, NJ 08069 Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert M. Trinkler, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 972088 ADRIAN PHILIP THOMAS, P.A. 515 East Las Olas Boulevard Suite 1050 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Telephone: (954) 764-7273 Fax: (954) 764-7274 E-Mail: rtrinkler@aptpa.com; legal-service@aptpa.com Secondary E-Mail: yrojas@ aptpa.com Publish: November 18 & 25, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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

$3,687.99 Arly M Drake and William A Drake 905 W Rich Street Columbus, OH 43222 206-32 Odd Years $3,688.54 Alejandro Ramirez and Tamara L Hudnall 1198 Fox Meadow Trail Middleburg, FL 32068 206-18 Odd Years $3,688.54 Gerald P Roepke and Carolyn L Roepke 1319 S 85th Street #1 Milwaukee, WI 53214 212-01 Even Years $3,688.54 111-15 Odd Years $3,688.54 Allen Hewson and Joanne Hewson P.O. Box 650 Powassan, ON P0H 1Z0 Canada 207-16 Odd Years $3,688.54 Davis Ventures, Inc C/O Mark A Davis, President 7810 Gall Blvd #111 Zephyrhills, FL 33541 214-30 Odd Years $3,688.54 Charles Davis and Naomi Davis 114 N Taylor Avenue Neptune, NJ 07720 213-33Odd Years $3,688.54 Vincent Bradley 10167 Red Oak Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70815-1629 209-52 Odd Years $3,688.54 Terri Lyn Peracki and Renae Lee Arnold 16 W 525 Lake Drive Willowbrook, IL 60527 220-24 Odd Years $3,688.54 Julia A Hudson 3319 Duke Street Kalamazoo, MI 49008 111-21 Odd Years $3,688.54 Jody E Powell 5930 Bahama Way North St Pete Beach, FL 33706 111-32 Odd Years $3,688.54 Charles Green and Carmen Smith 10997 Wingate Road Jacksonville, FL 32218 112-16 Odd Years $3,688.54 Radawan R Hall 1845 Hidden Pointe Drive Hickory, NC 28601-8514 113-54 Odd Years $3,688.54 Alice Walden 1253 Blakelea Sevierville, TN 37862 114-23 Odd Years $3,688.54 Gurney A Johnson and Joyce A Johnson 2317 Highland Avenue Ashland, KY 41101 214-28 Odd Years $3,688.54 William J Donnelly and Lise Easter 3478 Valley Oaks Road Lithonia, GA 30038 214-40 Odd Years $3,688.54 Norma Lee Murphy P.O. Box 206 Bath, ME 04530 215-22 Odd Years $3,688.54 Jeffrey L Lurkins and Jeanne K Lurkins 282 E Via Terrenal Green Valley, AZ 85614 218-13 Odd Years $3,688.54 Shendie L Letmate 2300 Seneca Drive York, PA 17404 218-42 Odd Years $3,688.54 Luis Godinez and Naida Soto 3622 S Paulina Street, 2d Floor Chicago, IL 60609 217-12 Odd Years $3,688.54 Barbara Iamele and Eileen Borrelli

96 Warner Road North Haven, CT 06473 217-20 Odd Years $3,688.54 Leslie Lynch and Azizan Lynch 107-49 109th Street Richmond Hill, NY 11419 219-43 Odd Years $3,688.54 Walter I Meeks 583 Ezell Street Sharon, TN 38255 216-07 Odd Years $3,688.54 Bela J Hilf and Eleonore Hilf 1023 Hollywood Avenue Des Plaines, IL 60016 211-14 Odd Years $3,688.54 Adam Woodring and Summer Woodring 814 Guilford College Road, Apt 103 Greensboro, NC 27409 211-46 Odd Years $3,688.54 Betty J Lindenstruth 2040 World Parkway Blvd, Apt 58 Clearwater, FL 33763 210-09 Odd Years $3,688.54 Jeremy K Fischer and Karen S Fischer P.O. Box 6364 Breckenridge, CO 80424 210-20 Odd Years $3,688.54 Jason P Wassmouth and Carole M Wassmouth 43 Gorham Avenue Pembroke, MA 02359 212-32 Odd Years $3,688.54 Frederick N Maclaren and Ronah Y Maclaren 4389 Route 106 Petitcodiac East, NB E4Z 3L6 Canada 207-29 Odd Years $3,688.54 Kurtis J Smuk and Nancy E Smuk 35 Rockhurst Drive Penfield, NY 14526 218-39 Odd Years $3,688.54 Anthony Dallessandro and Victoria Haines 150 SW Wakefield Circle Port St Lucie, FL 34593 214-38 Odd Years $3,715.29 223-26 Even Years $3,722.10 Brannon Hall P.O. Box 4578 Sevierville, TN 37864 210-38 Odd Years $3,715.29 John D Douglas and Edith L Douglas 174A Ravine Lane Storrs, CT 06379 219-39 Odd Years $3,715.29 Darryl J Mason and Janice Page 131 Jennings Avenue Patchogue, NY 11772-2522 217-33 Odd Years $3,715.29 James Jaeger and Hannah Jaeger 4639 Sun Valley Road Walla Walla, WA 99362 209-20 Odd Years $3,715.29 James Dunham 34 Derby Street Hudson Falls, NY 12839 220-17 Odd Years $3,731.37 Nathaniel Lancaster and Karen Lancaster 193 Clarissa Drive Bay Shore, NY 11706 221-20 Odd Years $3,782.79 Timothy Jackson 123A Highway 80 East, #253 Clinton, MS 39056 223-28 Odd Years $3,782.79 Carl Jefferson and Tamica Jefferson 20 Parkview Street, Apt #3 Dorchester, MA 02124 225-38 Odd Years $3,782.79 Randy J Taylor and Dianne Nuta-Taylor

1515 Woods Florence, SC 29505 223-29 Odd Years $3,782.79 Robert A Geddings and Saime T Geddings 625 Water Oak Lane North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 222-14 Odd Years $3,782.79 Donald W Jessamine 235 N Prospect Street Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 220-46 Odd Years $3,782.79 Brian O Ludlow and Joan M Ludlow 3274 Kodiak Street Ottawa, ON K1V 7S8 Canada 220-48 Odd Years $3,782.79 David C Dent and Gabriella A Dent P.O. Box 1474 Boynton Beach, FL 33425 212-37 Even Years $3,790.34 Donald W Dankowich and Juliana N De W TychowskyJ 19 Rippling Creek Drive Sugar Land, TX 77479 223-25 Odd Years $3,828.42 Wayne Hunter and Xiomara Hunter 679 NE Emerson Street Port St Lucie, FL 34983 115-42 Even Years $3,867.89 Mark Kocher and Mary Kocher 4645 Wilmington Pike Dayton, OH 45440 214-15 Even Years $3,868.19 Joseph M McNally and Susan M McNally 11 Lisa Lane Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 224-14 Even Years $3,868.40 Sandra J Bova 3132 Mounds Road Anderson, IN 46016 225-12 Even Years $3,868.40 Miguel A Nevarez and Teresita Nevarez 11419 Blue Crane Street Riverview, FL 33568 106-19 Annual $3,899.75 Wren Funeral Home, Inc 1310 32nd Street North Birmingham, Al 35234 109-49 Annual $3,899.75 Donald J Rosanske and Mary Lou Rosanske 21300 Brinson Ave Apt 102 Port Charlotte, FL 33952 110-49 Annual $3,899.75 William H Willard and Lynda E Willard 2242 Fallsdale Drive Gastonia, NC 28052 112-12 Annual $3,899.75 Barbara Tapley and Brenda Lietzau 317 Circle Drive Vienna, IL 62995 404-23 Annual $3,905.86 Jonathan Walker and Jessica Salazar 496 New York Avenue Baldwin, NY 11510 403-16 Annual $3,905.86 Judy Ann Drummond 114 Faith Street San Francisco, CA 94110 407-45 Annual $3,905.86 Richard R Di Carlo and Sandra J Di Carlo 1288 Brainard Road Cleveland, OH 44124 401-08 Annual $4,002.66 Richard M Figallo 2900 Kerrwood Drive Columbus, OH 43231 211-28 Even Years $4,037.93 Reginald S Harris and Sylvia M Hayward-Harris 2830 Pebble Drive Decatur, GA 33034 212-09 Even Years

$4,037.93 Timothy J Granneman, II Rt 1, Box 3232 Fort Gibson, OK 74434 217-34 Even Years $4,037.93 Robert M Randolph 6014 W County Road 12 Loveland, CO 80537 216-36 Even Years $4,037.93 Kandy Kruse 6801 S La Granderd Unit B16 Hodgkins, IL 60525 406-42 Annual $4,088.07 Dan K Barrett and Terri Barrett 6131 Long Avenue Shawnee, KS 66216 403-19 Annual $4,089.67 Scott Klein P.O. Box 286 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32004 208-20 Odd Years $4,154.41 Charles Kevin White 7238 Della Drive Orlando, FL 32819 113-52 Annual $4,272.47 Jim MacNeil and Karen MacNeil 343 Brooktree Drive Corunna, ON N0N 1G0 Canada 404-09 Annual $4,292.81 Steven Robertson 4400 Washington Avenue, Ste 301 Evansville, IN 47714 401-06 Annual $5,148.54 Teotiste R Wood 1680 Walkley Road Apt 205 Ottawa, ON K1V 6P5 Canada 404-01 Annual $5,430.39 Travis Baynes and Ronnie Drake 2206 Floyd Avenue Richmond, VA 23220 404-06 Annual $5,583.34 Jonathan F Carr and Kimberly M Carr 6033 State Route 81 Greenville, NY 12158 403-22 Annual $5,613.01 Jennifer Dingman and Allister Woodburn 1162 2nd Line Belmont R.R. #1 Havelock, ON K0L 1Z0 Canada 402-38 Annual $5,859.81 David A Tue and Jacqueline S Tue 325 N Tennessee Ave, Unit 4115 Lakeland, FL 33801 401-21 Annual $5,903.35 Jessica M Fields and Eric W Fields 5761 Mildred Lane Milford, OH 45150 404-16 Annual $5,903.35 Doreen M Bodine and Margaret B Loyd 232 Griffey Road Boaz, AL 35956 404-40 Annual $5,903.35 Latisha Soverns and Clayton Soverns 504 Kerri Cove Way, Apt 201 Midlothian, VA 23113 404-17 Annual $5,903.35 Adrian Vorovenci 201 Cowan Blvd Cambridge, ON N1T 1J8 Canada 403-07 Annual $5,903.35 Cornelio Klassen and Maria Klasses 50323 Talbot Line R1 Aylmer, ON N5H 2R1 Canada 403-31 Annual $5,903.35 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED of an action for non-judicial foreclosure of timeshare units on the Claim of Lien on the following described real property, located in MONROE County, Florida, to-wit: Annual Timeshare Periods as set forth above in COCONUT

MALLORY MARINA AND RESORT, a Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, as recorded in Official Records Book 1482, at Page 977, et seq., as amended by that certain First Amendment to Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 1492, at Page 148, et seq., as further amended by that certain Second Amendment to Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 2085, at Page 1036, et seq., as further amended by that certain Third Amendment to Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 2107, Page 1169, et seq., as further amended by that certain Fourth Amendment to Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 2321, Page 1671, et seq., all of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida and all amendments and exhibits thereto. has been filed against you. If you fail to cure the default as set forth in this notice or take other appropriate action with regard to this foreclosure matter, you risk losing ownership of your timeshare interest through the trustee foreclosure procedure established in Section 721.855, Florida Statutes. You may choose to sign and send to the trustee an objection form, exercising your right to object to the use of the trustee foreclosure procedure.

If you would like an Objection form, you should contact the undersigned Trustee, Thomas L Avrutis, Esquire, in writing.

Upon the trustee’s receipt of you signed objection form, the foreclosure of the lien with respect to the default specified in this notice shall be subject to the judicial foreclosure procedure only.

You have the right to cure your default in the manner set forth in this notice at any time before the trustee’s sale of your timeshare interest.

Objections must be made in writing to: Thomas L Avrutis, Esquire TRUSTEE FOR COCONUT MALLORY MARINA AND RESORT TIMESHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.201 Fletcher Avenue, Second Floor Sarasota, FL 34236 within 30 days of the first date of publication of this Notice.

If you do not object to the use of the trustee foreclosure procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment even if the proceeds from the sale of your timeshare interest are insufficient to offset the amounts secured by the lien.

DATED this __15th_______ day of __NOVEMBER______, 2021.

Thomas L Avrutis, Esquire, TRUSTEE TRUSTEE for COCONUT MALLORY MARINA AND RESORT TIMESHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC Publish: November 25 & December 2, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA 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,

NOTICE OF ACTION RE: COCONUT MALLORY MARINA AND RESORT TIMESHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC MONROE County, Florida Non-Judicial Timeshare foreclosure process TO: Unit Owner(s) Last Known Address Timeshare Period(s): Amount due: James David Greiff 1020 Tivoli Lane Naples, FL 34104 211-18 Even Years $3,582.65 Jess W Beatty 39 Redwood Avenue Uniontown, PA 15401 217-21 Odd Years $3,610.93 Allegra Shaw Cannon 150 Melrose Avenue #209 Seattle, WA 98102 209-36 Even Years $3,618.33 Steven A Delponte and Melinda Montalvo 58 Indian Hill Road Shrub Oak, NY 10588 214-42 Odd Years $3,623.35 Christine M Moulton 5614 Cedros Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91411 209-27 Even Years $3,627.24 Thomas F Negus, III P.O. Box 10123 Cranston, RI 02910 223-23 Odd Years $3,629.13 John W Rohana, Carol L Rohana and Sharon L Monjure 2017 Kent Road Folcroft, PA 19032 218-13 Even Years $3,636.14 Larry A Klemz and Jerilyn K Klemz 4904 Knollwood Court Valparaiso, IN 46383 217-09 Even Years $3,645.06 Jackie Jamieson 5534 Route 115 St. Gregoire, NB E4V 2P9 Canada 219-04 Odd Years

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • AUTOS WANTED

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

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

City of Marathon Current Job Openings: Utility Maintenance Worker and Marina Technician/Pump Out Captain. Full Benefits.

EOE Please see City website for details www. ci.marathon.fl.us

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@ g m a i l . c o m

BOATS FOR SALE

2002 21' Sea Hunt Triton 200 hp Verado. No trailer.

Located in Marathon. $20,000 OBO Seller is motivated.

Craig 954-296-0597 giburkey@comcast.net

2003 20' CC Pro Line Sport, 2015 Mercury 150 4-stroke, 2016 All Marine Boat Trailer. Kept on boat lift. Located in Marathon. $26,500 305942-6434 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!

BOAT SLIP FOR RENT

Place your BOAT SLIP FOR RENT ad here.

Only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy.

Call 305-743-0844 today and Rent Your Boat Slip!

EMPLOYMENT

Part-time Case Manager positions for busy non-profit in Key West. 28 hours/week.

Two positions: one serving Emergency Shelter and one serving 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.

Help Wanted - Big Time Discount Bait and Tackle in Marathoncompetitive wages and working 30-40 hrs a week. Contact George 305-289-0199

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 Line Cook. $18/ hr - Employee Meals Private Club - Friendly Atmosphere - Varying Hours - Tuesday Saturday 10am-10pm.

Call 305-743-6739 to schedule an interview.

Place your EMPLOYMENT ad here.

Only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today!

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.

HIRED IN LESS THAN THREE WEEKS!

HOBBIES/COLLECT.

Fl Keys Diesel Marathon now hiring: Diesel Technician - C o m p e t i t i v e 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..

PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches.

Old Model Military Clocks & Watches.

Call 305-743-4578

NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah's is now hiring for all shifts.

Please apply in person at 8919 Overseas Highway in Marathon.

HOMES FOR SALE

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 Full-time Bookkeeper needed in Upper Keys to work remotely. Must know QuickBooks. Salary based on experience.

30 5 -9 6 2 -0 0 0 0 HIRED IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK!!

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

MARATHON - DUPLEX FOR SALE: 2nd Avenue Gulf, Marathon, FL Call 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

DUCK KEY - DRY LOT For Sale: 106 S. Bahama Drive, Duck Key, FL. Call 305-481-1316 OFFICE/COMMERC.

305.743.0844

OFFICE/COMMERC. SPACE FOR RENT

1,082 SF office space.

Renovated Corner Unit for rent in Islamorada. $3,000/month Call 305.712.8888 Beautiful Office Space available for rent now on US1 in Tavernier @MM92.

Call 305-394-0530 Place your OFFICE SPACE

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

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. $3000/mo.

Contact Jim Chaplin.

305-481-7557. jim@ chappytimes.com RENTED!!

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 760- 574- 4915 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 305-743-0844 today!

YARD SALES

YARD SALE Sat & Sun 8-2 31118 Ave I, BIG PINE .

TONS of stuff! Christmas décor, plants, crafts, housewares, appliances, camping gear, shelving.

Place your YARD SALE ad here. Only $25.00/ week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305743-0844 today and get your stuff sold!

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR LOCATION: MIDDLE KEYS

The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is looking for two (2) D.S.O.s to perform entry-level, semi-skilled work, involving the repair and maintenance of FKAA water distribution and transmission systems. Employee must ensure safe work practices, maintain water flow, and test the water supply. Qualifications: H.S. diploma or GED; supplemented by 1 yr previous experience and/or training as a pipefi‫מּ‬er with a public utility, construction comp, or plumbing company. Must have a valid FL CDL “A” license w/in 12 mos of hire date.

Must obtain a FDEP Level 3 license w/in 18 mos of hire date. Salary: $20.52/hr. with excellent benefits.

Apply online at: www.﬍aa.com/employment

EEO, VPE, ADA

TEMPORARY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR LOCATION: MIDDLE KEYS

The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is looking for four (4) temporary D.S.O. to perform entry-level, semi-skilled work, involving the repair and maintenance of FKAA water distribution and transmission systems. This position could lead to a regular, benefited position in the future. Employee must ensure safe work practices. Qualifications: H.S. diploma or GED; supplemented by 1 yr previous experience and/or training as a pipefi‫מּ‬er with a public utility, construction comp, or plumbing company. Salary: $25.00/hr.

Apply online at: www.﬍aa.com/employment

EEO, VPE, ADA

TRANSFER STATION OPERATOR Monroe County Solid Waste Management is looking for a responsible applicant for the Long Key Transfer Station, MM 21.5. The primary function of this position is to weigh vehicles in and out of transfer station and maintain transfer station property.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED, working knowledge of computers and other office equipment, and a Florida Driver’s License Class B CDL within 6 months of hire. This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

An employee in this position is subject to the mandatory Department of Transportation drug testing program which involves random drug testing.

Starting salary: $37,559.76 plus benefits. For more information, contact Human Resources at: Careers@monroecounty-fl.gov or call 305-394-4966.

APPLICATION AVAILABLE AT: www.monroecounty-fl.gov via the position link on our employment page. Veteran’s Preference Available; E.O.E.

TRANSFER STATION OPERATOR Monroe County Solid Waste Management is looking for a responsible applicant for the Cudjoe Key Transfer Station, MM 21.5. The primary function of this position is to weigh vehicles in and out of transfer station and maintain transfer station property.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED, working knowledge of computers and other office equipment, and a Florida Driver’s License Class B CDL within 6 months of hire. This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

An employee in this position is subject to the mandatory Department of Transportation drug testing program which involves random drug testing.

Starting salary: $37,559.76 plus benefits. For more information, contact Human Resources at: Careers@monroecounty-fl.gov or call 305-394-4966.

APPLICATION AVAILABLE AT: www.monroecounty-fl.gov via the position link on our employment page. Veteran’s Preference Available; E.O.E.

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DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER 58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning... Caring

Dolphin Research Center is Hiring!

Media & Marketing Staff Member (Full-Time, Permanent)

Education Program Host (Full-Time, Permanent)

IT Technical Specialist (Part Time, Permanent)

Accounting Manager (Full-Time, Permanent)

Visual Communications Staff (Full-Time, Permanent)

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

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

(Full-Time/Part-Time, Temporary/Permanent)

Facilities Maintenance Apprentice (Full-Time, Permanent)

Benefits include medical, life & disability insurance, 401(k) plan, paid vacation, sick time & holidays.

Contact Will Zimdars will@marathonaviation.com

Full job descriptions available at

www.dolphins.org/career_opportunities

Email cover letter, DRC application & resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org EOE

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED! Monroe County School District

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

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Part-time – Key West or Marathon location 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.

Busy Key Largo Dive Center has immediate openings for

BOAT CAPTAINS $1,500 SIGNING BONUS

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

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

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

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

The Moorings Village is seeking a friendly, self motivated, team player for a multi tasked office position.

Competitive salary and great benefits.

Weekends are a must.

Job types: Full-time & Part-time

Great Hours & Starting Salary

Please email your resume to Lindsey@mooringsvillage.com or call the reception office at 305-664-4708

Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Apply Online at KeysBank.com/Careers

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

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

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

Restaurant General Managers

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

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

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SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED! Monroe County School District

PART TIME AND FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES W/FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT, HOUSEPERSON AND MORE! CULINARY DISHWASHERS AND LINE COOKS F&B SERVERS AND FOOD RUNNERS FRONT OFFICE BELL/VALET RESERVATIONS OFFICE RESERVATIONS AGENT SPA TERRE NAIL TECHS AND LMT’S SALES CATERING SALES MANAGER SCAN TO VIEW JOB OPENINGS.

APPLY TODAY! APPLY ONLINE AT www.noblehousehotels.com/careers APPLY IN PERSON AT Zero Duval St. Ocean Key Resort and Spa is EOE.

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

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.

THEME: THANKSGIVING ACROSS 1. “If all ____ fails...”

5. *Male Thanksgiving bird 8. Yoko’s last name 11. Indian restaurant bread 12. Carhop’s carrier 13. *”Kiss the Cook” garment 15. Homer’s “The Odyssey”, e.g.

16. *Grandpa or Grandma, often 17. Moolah or dough 18. *Pilgrim’s colony 20. Allah’s cleric 21. Arranges into categories 22. Chance’s genre 23. *”Plains, Trains and Automobiles” star 26. Woven containers 30. Kimono sash 31. Aristotle’s school 34. Part of ideal 35. Hurricane feature, pl.

37. Comedian Schumer 38. Teen worry 39. Side of a ruler 40. Left over 42. *When will the guests be here?, acr.

43. Rejuvenate 45. Expression of agreement (2 words) 47. *What Turkey Trot participants did 48. Outdoor entertainment area 50. Messy substances 52. *It makes Thanksgiving wishes come true?

55. Half of diameter, pl.

56. Flu symptom 57. Accompanies relief 59. Leaves out 60. More than a talker?

61. Isaac’s firstborn 62. Skin cyst 63. “____ my party, and I’ll cry if I want too...”

64. Confederate or Union, e.g.

DOWN 1. Compass dir.

2. Arctic native 3. Go yachting 4. Become enclosed in a cyst 5. Freshwater fish 6. Hop-drying kilns 7. *Pumpkin pie at the first Thanksgiving, e.g.

8. Sea World’s performer 9. “Cheers” regular 10. Top seed 12. Like a rosebush 13. Spy name 14. *Kind of squash 19. Toils 22. Truck brand motto: “Guts.

Glory. ____” 23. Lawn trimmer 24. Toe the line 25. Designs on lemur’s tail 26. Purchases 27. #39 Across, pl.

28. T in Ferrari TR 29. Thai restaurant chicken staple 32. Elder’s support 33. Flightless bird 36. *Thanksgiving football game host city since 1934 38. Impromptu 40. Big coffee holder 41. Choice word 44. Desert mirage 46. Makes less tight 48. Lace loop 49. “Angela’s _____,” memoir 50. *Raiders vs. Cowboys, e.g.

51. Scandinavian war god 52. Dry riverbed 53. Not final or absolute 54. Exclamation of surprise, archaic 55. Propel your boat!

58. Color wheel feature

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