Key West Weekly 21-1209

“It’s not going in our yard, Russ. It’s going in our living room.” — Clark Griswold

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December 9, 2021

COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ RESIGNS

JIM SCHOLL VOLUNTEERS TO TAKE HIS PLACE | P. 10

THE COLORFUL WORLD OF PETER MAX

ICONIC ARTIST’S WORKS ARE AVAILABLE IN KEY WEST | P. 4

TRIBUTES TO A BELOVED MASCOT | P. 6 & 39

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THE MOMENT IS NOW

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said a person found 69 pounds of cocaine in the Florida Keys waters over the weekend. The drugs were wrapped in several packages.

As to the value of the cocaine, officials say the packages totaled more than $1 million. Border Patrol agents recovered the drugs with assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard.

ON THE COVER This week’s cover tribute to Mo the Sloth is a drawing by Key Wester Jennifer Potter, creator of the coloring book, ‘Color Me Key West.’ See pages 6 & 39.

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THE COLOR-SOAKED WORLD OF PETER MAX

KEY WEST GALLERY HOSTS ICONIC ART SHOW

“Max, a Pop artist, 84-year-old devoted and loving father, loyal and compassionate friend, Holocaust survivor, animal and human rights advocate, and a victim of Alzheimer’s disease, is being kept in forced isolation in a predatory guardianship in New York City,” the petition says.

The family claims Max is forbidden to see his own children except during short supervised visits and the conservators have gotten rid of his cherished rescue cats.The artist reportedly must get permission to use his own phone and is having all of his medical decisions made “by a for-profit and unfamiliar court-appointed guardian (a lawyer) who has no medical or geriatric training.”

MANDY MILES

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eter Max’s vibrantly colorful paintings have become part of the fabric of contemporary American culture, and are now part of Key West’s own colorful style.

A retrospective collection by artist Peter Max will be on display and available for purchase through Dec. 15 at Key West Gallery, 601 Duval St. With paintings on exhibition in hundreds of museums and galleries worldwide, Max has been called a pop icon, Neo Fauvist, abstract expressionist and the United States’ “Painter Laureate.” The artist has painted the last seven U.S. presidents and the world’s best-loved celebrities. The Key West presentation features Max’s iconic and best-known pieces, including signed posters and prints.

The collection in Key West offers a significant nod to music, the arts and the legacy of the Pop Art genre from the studio of the legendary artist, now in his 80s.

More than 100 works will be on exhibition and available for acquisition, including a globally exclusive presentation of Peter Max posters, circa 1960s-1970s. These are each signed and dated by the artist, and their provenance and rarity is accompanied by a Fall 2021 Exhibition at New York’s renowned Posterhouse Museum.

Many in-gallery receptions are planned and all events are free and open to the public.

More information is at keywestgallery.com or 305-292-9339.

Various and vibrant works by artist Peter Max will be on display and available for sale through Dec. 15 at Key West Gallery, 601 Duval St. CONTRIBUTED

A personal struggle Now 84 years old and battling Alzheimer’s, Max and his family find themselves living a surprising parallel to singer Britney Spears, while battling a conservatorship they call “predatory” that was intended to protect Max and his significant financial assets from himself and others. Max and his family are circulating an online petition and asking supporters to contact their legislators to end such guardianships.

“Since 2019, Peter’s family and friends have been privately waging a legal battle to free Peter from his involuntary isolation at the hands of strangers; restore to him his dignity; and allow him to be surrounded by loved ones at the end of his life. … His health has steeply declined; he appears dangerously over-medicated; and his family and friends fear for his life,” the petition states.

He reportedly has named his children his health care proxies, but all medical information is being withheld from them. Lifelong friends are required to sign non-disclosure agreements before speaking with him, and his estate planning documents have been voided.

“The guardianship of Peter Max has descended into captivity, where protection in theory has become exploitation in practice; a case study of just how much can go wrong when the vast powers of the State are turned against the interests of the person those powers are meant to protect,” the petition states. “It is a textbook example of a predatory guardianship: Isolate; Medicate; Steal the Estate.”

For more information, visit freepetermax.com.

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Yes to not being afraid of the vaccine.

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MANDY MILES mandy@keysweekly.com

‘ANIMALS REALLY DO CHANGE LIVES’ In loving memory of Mo the Sloth

Mo the Sloth in his usual position around Farmer Jeanne Selander’s neck.

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armer Jeanne Selander, who runs the Sheriff’s Animal Farm at the jail on Stock Island, is feeling the heartbreaking loss of the furry slow-moving fella who for 13 years was regularly wound around her torso, like an extra appendage.

Mo the Sloth was one of the most popular fixtures at the animal farm, which is a sanctuary of sorts for an estimated 150 rescued goats, an ostrich, an emu, kinkajous, horses, birds, reptiles, alpacas, rabbits and other critters.

“We are heartbroken to announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved Mo the sloth,” Selander announced Dec. 4 on Facebook. “I cannot even guess how many lives he has touched, and the Farm won’t be the same without him. What a gift it was to be loved by Mo, and it was my honor to have been his keeper and companion for 13 years. I will always be grateful to Peter Parente for bringing Mo into my life, and for trusting me with his care. I will miss his slothy hugs.

There are no words.”

Selander added that Mo was 18 years old when he died, and sloths typically live 20 or more years in captivity.

“Mo passed peacefully in his sleep,” she wrote, adding, “A necropsy will be performed by our farm veterinarian to hopefully shed some light on the cause of death. Our condolences to those of you who grieve with us.”

An open house was held at the Animal Farm on Dec. 5 in tribute to Mo. “We had 350 visitors,” Selander said. “Thank you for the cards, flowers, hugs and the memories of Mo. It was a beautiful day to celebrate the life of a treasured friend. I want all of you to know how much I appreciate the thoughts, the messages and the love.

Many of you whom I met because of Mo have become lifelong friends, and for that I am truly grateful. Mo was proof that animals really do change lives. He was a true ambassador of the farm, and in large part, made it what it is today. I will miss him forever. Much love, Farmer Jeanne”

The Monroe County Tourist Development Council highlighted Selander and the Animal Farm — believed to be the country’s only facility of its kind on jailhouse property — in a September Keys Voices profile: “Jeanne Selander grew up on James Island near Charleston, South Carolina. As a child, she nurtured a small menagerie of animals and got her first pony at age 7. She was an equestrian team member at the College of Charleston.

“During the past 15 years, ‘Farmer Jeanne’ has mentored more than 1,500 low-risk detention center inmates who assist her with animal care. While the farm is a USDA-certified zoo, it’s really more of a sanctuary for abused, neglected and abandoned animals that become “forever residents.

“She has spent nights hunkered down in a sleeping bag in an on-site shed during approaching storms. She’s coaxed horses and alpacas onto an elevator in the jail, where the animals were sheltered in cells (the inmates were evacuated).

“Selander, who admits she gets bored quickly, has trained horses and been a scuba diving instructor, environmental consultant, shrimp farmer on an aquaculture farm and zoo aquarium diver — as well as working at the Key West Aquarium.

“Eventually, Florida Keys veterinarian Dr. Doug Mader convinced her to accompany him on rounds at the sheriff’s facility. It got its start in 1994, when a deputy suggested moving neighborhood ducks to a space underneath the jail to protect them from traffic, and evolved as residents dropped off various animals. Jeanne saw its potential and today is dedicated to sharing it with others. “‘My mission for the farm is to advocate for being responsible pet parents by spaying and neutering your pets, keeping in mind that animals are not disposable — they are a commitment for their lifetime,’ she said. ‘At the farm, I practice what I preach. When animals arrive here, they are home.’”

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The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm mascot, Mo the sloth, passed away at the age of 18 on Dec. 5.

REMEMBERING MO

An animal that changed lives and hearts

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i friends, Reef the fox here with this week’s “Reef’s Report.” This past week has been a sad one for all of the Florida Keys. We lost a very important animal friend in our community.

Mo the Sloth, who lived at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm, passed away and it has left a vacancy in a lot of hearts.

My mom has been volunteering/visiting the REEF animal farm since 2017; that is where she met THE FOX foxes Lana and Rocky, which led to her saving all of us here at Pawsitive Beginnings.

Reef is a red fox Mo was surrendered to the farm 13 years that was saved from a fur farm. ago and quickly became the mascot and could He now lives in often be seen with Farmer Jeanne Selander at Key Largo with events all up and down the Keys. He greeted his human, Nicole visitors at every open house, charmed adults Navarro. and children alike, and would literally pose for photos once he saw those cameras come out, I’m told (kind of like yours truly).

My mom told me that Mo’s favorite food was fruits, like plum and nectarine, and he also loved corn on the cob. I never got a chance to meet Mo when I visited the farm. Something about foxes and sloths probably not getting along.

I’ll tell you all a super secret about animals: we have a magic power. We can change lives and hearts just by being who we are.

Animals don’t judge humans. We don’t care about the past, we don’t know what the future even is, we just take life one day at a time. Moment by moment, and are quite literally just happy to be part of your life. Sure, sometimes we (me) can be sassy and stubborn, but that’s just how it goes. So I’m sure when you lose us, we take a piece of you when we go, but just remember, that feeling is mutual.

So Mo, may you cruise at sloth speed over the rainbow bridge and have all the fruit and corn you can dream of. The other animals that have gone before you will surely be waiting to greet you and I know your human Jeanne will see you again some day.

Thank you for bringing joy to thousands of people all over the world, even if they never met you. We are all better for having known you.

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / DECEMBER 9, 2021 MANDY MILES mandy@keysweekly.com

KEY WEST FINANCE CHIEF TO RETIRE IN FEBRUARY

‘HIS ARE TOUGH SHOES TO FILL’

Key West’s Chief Financial Officer Mark Finigan will retire Feb. 28, 2022. CONTRIBUTED

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he city of Key West will lose its chief financial officer on Feb. 28, when Mark Finigan, who oversees the budget and all financial matters in the city, retires.

Key West City Manager Patti McLauchln confirmed Finigan’s pending retirement to the Keys Weekly on Dec. 6, saying, “It’s a tough goodbye. His are big shoes to fill. He has so much historical knowledge and is a pillar of our team.”

Mayor Teri Johnston said, “Mark is one of the most competent, dedicated employees in the City and we will sorely miss him. He has developed an incredible staff to carry on after he leaves and we are grateful as a community for the strong financial position Mark has helped put us in.

Nothing but best wishes for this gentleman.”

Finigan could not be reached for comment, but McLauchlin said his retirement is effective Feb. 28.

“It’s just time for his next challenge in life,” she said, adding that he’s retiring to work in the private sector.

“Mark is an incredibly important person in the operations of the city of Key West,” City Commission Sam Kaufman told the Keys Weekly. “His expertise and historical knowledge related to the budget and operations, both financial and otherwise, will be very difficult to replace. We all wish him and his family all the best in the future, but he will be greatly missed in City Hall.”

Before becoming finance director, Finigan had worked as one of two assistant city managers under former City Manager Jim Scholl. Finigan was the assistant manager in charge of finances and administration while David Fernandez was Scholl’s assistant city manager in charge of operations.

Finigan returned to the city as finance director around 2015 and has been in that position since.

“I hate to see him go, but I wish him all the best,” said City Commissioner Mary Lou Hoover. “He has been a wonderful asset to our city government.”

Commissioner Greg Davila added, “Mark has been a great asset to the city and one of the most important voices in all major decisions, especially during very challenging times. I will miss him immensely, even though he’s a Florida State fan.”

Another city departure The city of Key West also recently lost its FEMA coordinator and floodplain administrator Scott Fraser, who had had the position since 2007. His last day was Dec. 3.

“Scott’s taking an early retirement. He did a good job and I appreciate all he did,” McLauchlin said.

CITY SEEKS PROPOSALS FOR A RENEWED MALLORY SQUARE LAWMAKERS HONOR & EVALUATE CITY ATTORNEY MANDY MILES

mandy@keysweekly.com

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ey West is officially seeking proposals for a renewed Mallory Square.

City Manager Patti McLauchlin told the city commissioners and mayor on Dec. 7 that the Request for Proposals was to be released the next day.

The Duval Street RFP to improve Duval Street and consider a potential pedestrian-only option would soon follow the Mallory Square RFP, McLauchlin said.

Also at their meeting, Key West lawmakers honored City Attorney Shawn Smith for 15 years of service — and counting — with the city.

Then they approved their evaluations of his performance and asked him to expedite the cruise ship ordinances being drafted.

“Shawn’s been getting a lot of criticism recently, and people need to know that Shawn does things quietly and thoroughly. And whether we agree or not, we need to look to Shawn for legal advice, and I’ve been very confident in that advice. Shawn has been the best city attorney that I’ve worked with in over 30 years with the city,” Commissioner Jimmy Weekley said.

Commissioner Billy Wardlow echoed Weekley’s sentiments, and added, “As you always tell us, Shawn, ‘You may not like the truth, but that’s what you’re going to get from me.’”

Smith’s combined total score on the commissioners’ and mayor’s performance evaluations was a 4.66 out of a possible 5. The six commissioners mainly ranked Smith as a 4 or 5 in each evaluation category, meaning he exceeds expectations or does an outstanding job.

Johnston’s evaluation was the most comprehensive. Johnston scored Smith with 3s, 4s and 5s.

She wrote, “My concern continues to be that the information and advice coming from legal needs to be provided equitably to each commissioner and the mayor to include the city manager so that we are all working and making decisions with the same information.

The Key West city commission on Dec. 7 honors City Attorney Shawn Smith for 15 years of service — and counting — to the city of Key West. CONTRIBUTED

“It has become increasingly important that legal provide every one of our board members with annual training on Sunshine issue, professionalism on the dais as members represent the city of Key West, parliamentary procedures and general rules of good conduct.

We have had a number of issues this past year with board members making discriminatory comments, sexually biased comments and generally unprofessional conversation from the dais. We can do better.

“I have been disappointed with the legal advice that the commission has sought on the resolution of the Dinghy Beach/Beachside issue. This issue is of public concern and has dominated our email communications as well as required the owners of Beachside to publicly defend their position. I believe that it falls on the city’s legal department to determine ownership of Dinghy Beach with the commission taking appropriate action after that ownership determination is made.”

Johnston’s evaluation also was complimentary in some areas, including Smith’s diligence in keeping the commission updated about ongoing state legislative issues and his thorough review of all city contracts.

The Key West city commission will hold a cruise ship workshop at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 13 at City Hall. City Attorney Shawn Smith said the meeting will give people a chance to speak their minds and will let the city commissioners give direction to legal counsel.

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SHIP OUT?

KEY WEST HAS BIG PLANS FOR BICENTENNIAL MARCH 2022 MARKS 200 YEARS

The Norwegian Dawn is seen leaving Boston Harbor in 2014. The ship will visit Key West’s Pier B on Thursday, Dec. 9. CONTRIBUTED

SAFER CLEANER SHIPS COMMITTEE PLANS CRUISE SHIP PROTEST MANDY MILES

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he cruise ship that’s arriving Thursday at Key West’s Pier B may hit some rough water, in the form of a protest on land and sea.

The Key West Committee for Safer Cleaner Ships is planning a demonstration known as “The Rally at Mallory,” from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Dec. 9 while the cruise ship Norwegian Dawn is in port at Pier B. The rally is planned for the adjacent, city-owned property at Mallory Square, which will be just off the bow of the docked cruise ship, although its passengers will depart through Pier B on private property. A flotilla of private boats is also being organized as part of the demonstration.

Plans by local business owners and cruise ship supporters to welcome the ship back to Key West Thursday with a giant Key lime pie have been scrapped due to “concerns about possible issues” regarding the ship protest, said Greg Sullivan, senior district manager at Waste Management and a past president of the Key West Chamber of Commerce. The chamber was not part of the pie plans, said Robert Goltz, executive vice president.

“The time has come for our community to raise its voice against the return of large cruise ships to our harbor,” SCS wrote to its email subscribers on Dec. 7.

“This Thursday, Dec. 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., we are organizing large shoreside and marine demonstrations against the arrival of the 91,000-ton Norwegian Dawn.

“The Norwegian Dawn will be the largest cruise ship to visit Key West since March 2020. The 91,000-ton large cruise ship is 951 feet long, with a draft of 28 feet,

and has a total capacity of more than 3,200 persons. Norwegian Dawn greatly exceeds the size limits enacted by a supermajority of local voters, which were later overturned by the Florida Legislature. The ship is expected to dock at Pier B around 10 a.m.

“Shoreside demonstrations will stay within the boundaries of city-owned land on Mallory Square. As we await the arrival of the ship, the Haskell brothers will offer an update on the committee’s ongoing efforts to permanently limit large cruise ships and will address community questions and concerns. Capt. Will Benson will lead marine demonstrations and is establishing parameters through discussions with U.S. Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC).

“We are protesting the ship and what it represents for our democracy, our environment and our economy, not the innocent passengers it contains. We will not directly interact with, or discourage, the passengers of this ship, nor impede the vessel’s movements, but will peacefully express our opposition to the overturning of our election and the ongoing environmental violations committed by large cruise ships the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. We trust Key West will keep it positive.”

Arlo Haskell, treasurer of SCS, told the Keys Weekly on Wednesday, “We encourage everyone to attend. Whether you voted with the majority or not, this is about Key West standing up to protect its independence and pushing back against the foreign-owned corporations who think it’s their right to pollute our waterways.”

MANDY MILES

mandy@keysweekly.com

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ey West will celebrate its Bicentennial — 200th year — in March 2022, which marks the anniversary of the island becoming a city. A year of events is planned, but the main focus will take place March 19-30, 2022.

A carved granite time capsule will be filled and placed in the city on March 25. The theme of the celebration is the importance of children as the city’s future, said Paul Menta, owner of Key West’s First Legal Rum Distillery, who is helping to organize the celebration.

Menta updated the city commissioners on the plans for the primary weeklong celebration in March 2022 during their Dec. 7, meeting. He outlined events, including drone fireworks, special lectures, ceremonies, a flag-raising at Mallory Square and community celebrations.

“No one is being excluded from this celebration — kids, adults, residents, tourists, even people’s pets are invited,” he said. “Everyone is invited to participate in this. … This year we’ve had a banner year, and I think we all want to keep that going.”

This will be a great way to celebrate our city, our history and our people, Menta said, adding that the city’s Bicentennial celebration, thus far, involves no cost to the city.

“We are looking for city banners to dress up the island a bit in key spots,” he said, hoping Tourist Development Council funding can be pursued for those.

Menta also said the Key West post office has created a specialized, collector’s item cancel stamp, so any mail that comes through the 33040 ZIP code during that week will be canceled with the special stamp.

For more information and an events calendar, visit keywest200th.com.

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / DECEMBER 9, 2021 JIM McCARTHY

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EDDIE MARTINEZ RESIGNS A WEEK AFTER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ARREST

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iting health issues, Eddie Martinez resigned from the Monroe County Commission on Dec. 7. An official resignation letter was sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to a county press release.

Eddie Martinez A representative serving the west end of Key West, Martinez informed officials late last week that he’d be taking a voluntary leave of absence for 30 days. It all comes following his domestic violence-related arrest on Nov. 30 at a family home in Hialeah, where he allegedly threw boxes, a drawer and a pill box at his wife during an argument.

According to arrest reports, Martinez and his wife were at a bar the night before, when an argument ensued. She ended up driving herself back home, and Martinez arrived moments later.

According to the arrest report, Martinez woke up the next morning “in a rage about the incident at the bar” when he started to throw things. Martinez’s daughter ended up hiding in the bathroom and called 911 to report that her parents were loudly arguing and things were being tossed. She told police her father struggles with prescription drug abuse and becomes “regularly violent.”

Speaking to police, the arrest report states that Martinez admitted that he struggles with his prescription drug abuse, but denies throwing or hitting his wife. The police report states that minor bruises were observed on the victim’s legs and right arm.

Martinez is scheduled to be arraigned in court on Dec. 21, according to the MiamiDade State Attorney’s Office.

The Weekly reached out on Dec. 7 to Martinez for comment, but his voicemail said his inbox was full and he did not return a call.

Martinez’s resignation comes a day after news that a resolution was being crafted by Commissioner Michelle Coldiron asking him to step away from the seat.

“It is my utmost desire for Eddie Martinez to receive the help he needs to overcome his current health problems. I wish the best for him and his family,” Coldiron told the Weekly shortly after the news of Martinez’s resignation. “It is imperative for the residents of Monroe County to have five commissioners devoting their full attention to the important issues confronting us, and I look forward to working with whoever the governor appoints to replace Mr. Martinez.”

Commissioner Holly Raschein told the Weekly that she’s grateful to Martinez for sparing Monroe County the turmoil and doing the right thing by resigning.

Eddie Martinez, second from left, poses with the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners earlier this fall. CONTRIBUTED

“I hope this incident reminds us all that domestic violence and substance abuse remains an endemic problem in our community and that we must redouble our efforts to address it,” she said. “I wish Eddie and his family the best in finding peace in their lives.”

Monroe County mayor David Rice indicated that he was relieved to avoid the impending conversation at the Dec. 8 BOCC meeting. “I’m very glad that Eddie made this decision. It takes him and us away from a discussion that I would rather have not had,” said Rice. “I believe he made the right decision, and I wish him well in his personal endeavors.”

The latest occurrence isn’t the first time police were called to a domestic incident involving Martinez. On Jan. 12, Key West police responded to a 1009 Simonton St. apartment for a family dispute between stepdaughter Natalie Guerra, 24, and Martinez.

Martinez told officers he had gotten into an argument with his stepdaughter, who had driven down from her home in Homestead to pick up her younger sisters. Guerra told police her younger sisters had called her because their parents had been fighting for two days and the two younger girls wanted Guerra to come get them, reports state.

Guerra told police Eddie Martinez was “kicking her mother, Maria Martinez, out,” and she had driven down with her fiance to collect her mother and two sisters. But when she arrived, Eddie and Maria Martinez were reportedly getting along better, and Eddie Martinez was refusing to let Guerra take her sisters to Homestead, reports state. That’s when the arguing and a physical altercation ensued.

Guerra’s fiance then reportedly “bearhugged” Eddie Martinez from behind, pinning his arms down. Guerra said she intervened to separate her stepfather and her fiance by “smacking them away,” reports state. No charges were filed by Martinez against his stepdaughter, but she was still arrested on misdemeanor battery charges.

Martinez was elected following a November 2020 victory over Democrat incumbent Heather Carruthers. Carruthers later filed a legal challenge that claims Martinez, who’s a land surveyor with an office in Key West, did not live in District 3 at the time he was elected.

Per state statute, Gov. Ron DeSantis can appoint an interim commissioner to serve until a special election, which can be held in 2022 as part of the regular election cycle next year (August primary, November general). The special election winner will serve the remaining two years of Martinez’s term, until November 2024.

In the 2022 election, four of the five county commission seats will be up for election. By statute, Districts 2 and 4 are normally up for election in gubernatorial election years. The winners of those races will serve until November 2026. In addition to District 3, District 5 will be up for a special election, following the death of Commissioner Mike Forster in early September. DeSantis appointed former State Rep. Holly Merrill Raschein to serve as the interim appointment.

The District 3 and District 5 special election winners will serve until November 2024.

If constituents in District 3 have any questions or issues that need immediate attention, they can reach out to Monroe County staff or another commissioner.

Martinez was a member of the South Florida Planning Council. According to Coldiron, Martinez missed six straight meetings while he was commissioner. During a Dec. 15 county commission meeting, Commissioner Craig Cates was approved as a member of the council.

As for other appointments for the upcoming year, County Attorney Bob Shillinger said “We’ll talk about that next month when we are hopefully full strength.”

Alex Rickert contributed to this report.

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CALL OF DUTY?

JIM SCHOLL IS WILLING TO FILL MARTINEZ’S COUNTY COMMISSION SEAT

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he Dec. 7 resignation of County Commissioner Eddie Martinez, a week after his arrest in Hialeah on domestic violence charges, leaves a hole for the governor to fill on the county commission dais.

Jim Scholl, former commander of Naval Air Station Key West and a two-time Key West city manager, has let the governor know that he is willing to fill the seat.

“This is a bad situation for Monroe County. They’re going to need an eligible appointee who lives in the district, and I just feel like you should always give back if you have the skill

sets and if it’s needed,” Scholl told the Keys Weekly on Tuesday, Dec. 7, the same day Martinez submitted his resignation to Governor Ron DeSantis.

“All I did through the local Republican folks was say that I live in the district and I’d be willing to fill in,” Scholl said. “I just said, ‘Look, this is a really unfortunate situation and if you need a legally eligible candidate, I’d be willing to fill in.’ Some folks down here have passed my bio to the governor.

“The Navy base has great relationships with the county and the city of Key West, and I’d like to think I had something to do with that,” Scholl said. “I think I could jump in and be up to speed pretty quickly.”

t the Dec. 8 Board of County Commissioners meeting, the emergency management department’s director, Shannon Weiner, said that only a limited number of COVID vaccines for children ages 5 and up are available in the Keys.

But she had encouraging news about Omicron, the new COVID variant.

Also discussed: Key West Airport repairs and tourist congestion at two small Key Largo parks.

Bob Eadie of the Florida Department of Health for the county was ill, so Weiner gave his report in his absence. The Omicron variant of COVID, which has made national headlines, is now in 15 states across the U.S. Though Weiner said there is not a lot of info on Omicron yet, she said that individuals seem to not be getting seriously ill, “which is a good thing.”

Weiner also announced that COVID vaccines for children ages 5 and up are “still coming through the federal pharmacy program...and (they are) very limited in the Keys.” She said Eadie plans to conduct a survey with the school board about the demand for the children’s vaccine and then make a plan going forward.

Richard Strickland, director of Monroe County airports, gave an update on Key West International Airport improvements, which have a targeted completion date of October 2024. Some of the pricier repairs in this phase of the design, which is at 30 percent completion: a project to connect the U.S. Customs Building and Concourse A, with an estimated cost of $3 million; a glass curtain wall to withstand 200 mph winds, estimated to cost $3 million; terminal flooring upgrade to terrazzo at $750,000; and an aquarium for $400,000.

One option to avoid the cost and maintenance of the aquarium is to provide a less-pricey fully virtual “Passenger Entry Bridge Experience” into the terminal. Strickland is also concerned about the higher cost of steel for future construction. Steel has gone up 40 percent in the U.S. since the start of the COVID pandemic.

But Strickland emphasized that none of the money for the new concourse, estimated to have a final

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cost of around $80 million, will come from Monroe County taxpayers. The money will all be provided by user fees, and grants from the FAA and FDOT. Next week, Strickland will receive updated cost estimates during a meeting with stakeholders.

Also discussed: solutions for continued tourist congestion at two small Key Largo parks within the Bay Harbor and Sunset Point subdivisions.

The North Bay Drive park had noparking signs with $200 fines installed up and down streets to lessen traffic.

A resident who lives in the area on Sunset Road said at the meeting that “we would tell (a driver) about the no-parking signs and she said, ‘I don’t care — go ahead and fine me.’”

A land-use attorney named Ty Harris, who said he was speaking for homeowners in the area, said the two parks were donated to the county in the late 1940s specifically to be used as roads to access the water, not as a park.

Harris suggested giving the land back to the county, otherwise known as a “replat,” since it was not being used only as a road, per the original donations’ specifications.

A handful of residents from the neighborhood then called or stood up to say, “I support the replat.”

County attorney Bob Shillinger disagreed that the land was not being used properly, and was reluctant to prevent the public from accessing the water. He said one solution, among others, was to hire a tow service for vehicles parked in front of the signs.

“We will need to revisit this and discuss in another meeting,” said Commissioner Holly Raschein.

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STATE SESSION NEARING

Keys representative seeks more funding for environment JIM McCARTHY

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ess than a month remains before a 60-day session of policy and funding discussions in Tallahassee begins. Coming off his first year in office, State Rep. Jim Mooney is hoping to secure funding for infrastructure, education, the environment and other critical projects in 2022.

A 2020-21 legislative session saw Mooney successfully securing full funding for the Florida Keys Stewardship Act. With a $20 million appropriation approved, it was the first year the program received the entire amount requested since it was signed into law in 2016. Funding for the program, which supports ongoing environmental projects in the Keys, will remain a priority in the coming session.

Initial budgets during the last legislative session saw no money for the Stewardship Act in the House and only $2 million in the Senate.

That changed, however, before the conclusion of the session. DeSantis ended up signing a budget into law for the $20 million Stewardship Act funds and an additional $5 million for land acquisition. Mooney said he’ll be working this year to ensure the Stewardship Act is approved for recurring funds.

“We’re going to put forth a bill to try to get recurring funds so we don’t have to fight for it every year,” Mooney said. “If we could get $20 million this year, that would be great.

We’ll see how that plays out. We’re in an Area of Critical Concern, so that always makes things a little easier.”

Mooney is also leading an appropriation in the House for $300,000 for installation of a glass crusher, conveyor and material handling components in Key West. Charley Toppino & Sons Inc. has agreed in principal to partner with the City of Key West to share land and operational resources, to establish glass reuse and material distribution. Waste Management Inc. is willing to collect and deliver recycled glass to the crusher for reuse in the community. The mayor and city commissioners have voiced support for glass reuse, according to the appropriations request.

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Collection and delivery of recycled glass to a crusher for processing into usable materials will eliminate transportation costs to truck glass to landfills, which are located hundreds of miles from Key West. Recycled glass will be collected from residents and businesses, delivered to the glass crusher facility, converted into fill materials and distributed to material yards for use in concrete, asphalt and general fill material.

“That’s already been heard in committee and passed in the first hurdle,” Mooney said. “I can’t wait to see that.”

Key Colony Beach is seeking $2.6 million in state funds for construction of a stormwater collection and disposal system for the southerly drainage basin that extends approximately 1,000 feet north from some intersections of Ocean Drive. The system will be considered a stormwater treatment train consisting of a perforated PVC pipe swale system, followed by baffle boxes with hydrocarbon filter socks, to gravity injection wells. The existing roadway/ shoulder areas will be enhanced with perforated pipe exfiltration trenches.

Engineering study and plans are comState Rep. Jim Mooney plete.

Appropriation requests are also in for a wastewater treatment system and irrigation upgrades at Pigeon Key, $770,175; College of the Florida Keys for completion of the Academy Classroom Facility and Emergency Operations Center, $3 million; and Monroe County for a vessel pump-out program, $300,000.

Mooney is also supporting a funding request of $942,000 for the construction of a Category 5 regional aquaponics facility. The project will see Fresh Ministries and College of the Florida Keys partnering to provide education, workforce training, economic development and food insecurity alleviation.

“The direct services provided to the citizens would be job training, fresh healthy produce, lower cost produce and sustainable incomes,” according to the funding request application.

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ full budget proposal hasn’t been unveiled yet. But he has released several plans, including more than $100 million to support Florida’s National Guard and establish the Florida State Guard, a civilian volunteer force that will assist the National Guard during state-specific emergencies. He’s also proposing $400 million in new funding to increase the salaries of first responders.

SAVE THE DATE 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. • Schooner Wharf 30th annual Key West Lighted Boat Parade, 8 p.m. at the Key West Historic Seaport.

• The Young Dance Collective presents a “Holiday Evening of Dance’’ at 8 p.m. at the Key West Theater, featuring excerpts from “The Nutcracker” and other original contemporary works. Tickets are $25-$50 at keywesttheater.com.

Call the CoffeeMill Dance Studio at 305-296-9982 or go to coffeemilldance.com.

Tuesday, Dec. 14 • Ramshead presents “A John Waters Christmas,” 8 p.m. at Key West Theater.

Dec. 12-17, 20-23 & 26 • Conch Tour Train and Old Town Trolley Holiday Lights Tours: Twice-nightly tours convey caroling passengers through streets and neighborhoods to revel in the magically illuminated city of Key West.

Dec. 15-17 • Sugar Rum Cherry: A Burlesque Nutcracker, 8 p.m. at Key West Theater.

Friday, Dec. 17 • Holiday Historic Inn Tours – Night 2, 6 to 8 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 305-296-4959 or on Keystix.com.

Saturday, Dec. 18 • Annual 5K Rudolph Red Nose Run — Pajamas Edition at 7 a.m. Don your festive holiday jammies and join the run that benefits A Positive Step. The race starts and ends at the Southernmost Beach Café, 1405 Duval St., Key West.

Sunday, Dec. 19 • Key West Artisan Market — Holiday Shop Local, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Indigenous Park, at the foot of White Street, Key West.

• Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden’s children’s concert at 1 p.m. at the garden on College Road, Stock Island. $5 per child with a maximum cost of $10 per family.

• Congregation B’Nai Zion hosts a free movie night, showing “Shoelaces” at 7:30 p.m., 750 United St.

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OXITEC MOSQUITO PROJECT FINISHES RELEASE PHASE

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he Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) and Oxitec say they have finished another phase of the project to evaluate the use of Oxitec mosquitoes in controlling invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.

The Florida Keys have experienced cases of dengue fever as recently as 2020, which emphasizes the importance of controlling this public health threat.

The FKMCD-Oxitec mosquito project team says it has successfully concluded the active release stage. All project release boxes will be removed from their sites in the coming weeks and monitoring will continue, likely until February 2022.

“We are so very appreciative to our Florida Keys communities for getting involved and supporting this groundbreaking project,” said Andrea Leal, executive director of the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District. “We have learned so much in this first season, and it has been exciting to see that male Oxitec mosquitoes were successfully finding and mating with the target females as predicted. This pilot project simply would not have been possible without the dedication and support of so many local residents and community stakeholders and we are grateful to all of them.”

Throughout the project, only Oxitec’s non-biting male

mosquitoes emerged from the boxes and dispersed as expected, mating successfully with invasive pest females.

Public support in project areas, including the volunteer residents who hosted boxes, remains high. More detailed information will be shared in the coming months as data is evaluated by the project steering committee.

“On behalf of the entire Florida Keys community, we’re thrilled to share that our first mosquito releases on U.S. soil have been successful with tremendous public support,” said Grey Frandsen, CEO of Oxitec.

“We are also indebted to the professionalism and commitment of our local partner, the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District. There is no doubt that this represents a landmark achievement as the first crucial step to making our technology available in the U.S. at a time when Aedes aegypti continues to expand its impact across the country. We aim to build on this momentum, continuing to work with world-class partners in Florida and California to deliver accessible, effective, and environmentally friendly solutions to control the increasing threat of invasive, diseasecarrying mosquitoes.”

More information is at keysmosquitoproject.com. ­— Contributed.

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he Christmas tree was made of sand, but still sparkled like the season on Dec. 2, when the Casa Marina Resort hosted its annual tree lighting and toy drive on the grounds of the century-old hotel.

For the month leading up to the tree lighting, the Casa Marina and The Reach resorts collected hundreds of new, unwrapped toys donated by generous Key West locals, visiting guests and resort employees for the Boys & Girls Club of the Keys. The gifts were presented to Judy Leggett, CEO/executive director of the club, who will ensure that underprivileged kids in Key West have something exciting to open on Christmas morning.

Club member Cian Guest pushed the plunger to light the towering 12-foot tree made of sand.

Young club members performed holiday carols and recited holiday poems they had written.

The grounds of the Casa Marina Resort are stunningly decorated and worth a stop during your holiday light tours this season.

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2 ANNIE BRIENING/Overseas Media Group 1. Kids from the local Boys & Girls Club recite Christmas poems at the Casa Marina Resort’s tree-lighting on Dec. 2.

2. Key West Boys & Girls Club members marvel at the number of toys donated to the Casa Marina and The Reach resorts’ second annual toy drive.

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3. Light ’er up & push the plunger Evelyn Summer, resort manager for Casa Marina and The Reach, oversees Boys & Girls Club member Cian Guest as he gets ready to light up the 12-foot sand sculpture Christmas tree on the beach at Casa Marina Resort.

4. Scores of donated toys are arranged under the sand sculpture Christmas tree at the Casa Marina Resort. The toys will be distributed to Boys & Girls Club families in Key West.

5. From left, Casa Marina and The Reach resort managers and directors John Trovato, Andrew Rosuck, Evelyn Summer and Maureen Holden celebrate the successful toy drive and tree-lighting on Dec. 2.

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Scholarships available for Monroe County students to study abroad

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he Experiment in International Living invites Monroe County high school students to apply for scholarships to attend summer study abroad programs. Twenty students will receive merit-based scholarships of 50 percent off to study abroad this summer in one of the Experiment's programs around the globe.

Thirty-seven students participated from Monroe County in summer 2019 (the last time programs abroad were able to run before the pandemic), including 12 students from the nonprofit organization Take Stock in Children.

“Participating in an Experiment program has been a transformational experience for so many students in Monroe County, providing an opportunity for them to be immersed in another culture and learn what it means to be a young leader in today’s global world,” said Christina Thomas, divisional vice president of youth programs for World Learning and The Experiment in International Living. “It also helps with college applications, and many students even identify their future fields of study.”

For summer 2022, seven new programs and internships accredited through The Experiment’s sister institution, the School for

International Training (SIT), offer high school students the opportunity to earn three college credits while studying or interning abroad.

This expansion will provide even more flexibility for students looking to find their career focus, explore their college majors, and earn critical skills – all while forging authentic intercultural bonds and making a real impact in the world.

Scholarship recipients will receive a certificate of recognition from The Experiment in International Living.

Students can apply online at experiment.org for the Monroe County scholarship through Jan. 20, 2022. On the Program Selection page of their applications, students should answer “Yes” to the question, “Were you nominated by your mentoring organization, partner organization, or sending high school?” Then, choose “Monroe County Scholarship” from the picklist.

For 90 years, the Experiment in International Living has been providing intercultural exchanges for high school students. On threeto four- week immersive programs on five continents, students explore the world through hands-on experiences and homestays in local communities through the lens of a specific theme.

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Pictured on the roof of the historic Casa de la Moneda (currency minting house) in Cartagena, Colombia are Bolivia-based Daniel Oropeza Alba, president of the International Committee of Numismatic History and co-founder of the convention; Florida-based Jorge Proctor, archival research expert, numismatist and head of the Cartagena MMXXI academic committee; Key West and Gainesville-based shipwreck coin and coin curation expert and author Carol Tedesco; and Spainbased Glenn Stephen Murray Fantom, historian, numismatist and president of the Friends of the Segovia Mint Society. DANIEL OROPEZA ALBA/Contributed

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wo Florida Keys shipwreck, archaeology and antique coin experts recently spent a week in Cartagena, Colombia, where they participated in Cartagena MMXXI – the 3rd International Convention of Historians and Numismatists.

(A numismatist is a specialist in numismatics, which includes collectors, specialist dealers and scholars who use coins and other currency in object-based research, says Wikipedia.)

R. Duncan Mathewson and Carol Tedesco discussed their work and research from Nuestra Senora de Atocha, the Spanish galleon that wrecked off Key West in 1622 loaded with silver and gold coins, emeralds and other treasure.

Numismatic News reported on the convention, writing: “When the primary cultural deposit of the 1622 galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha was discovered by divers working for treasure hunter Mel Fisher near Key West, Florida in 1985, among its riches was a vast cargo of silver coins, the likes of which had never

been seen before. The discovery also delivered a bombshell surprise of evidence for historians: confirmation that hand-struck silver coins were produced in the Nuevo Reino de Granada – today’s Colombia – as early as 1621, a fact that some had suspected, but none had proof to substantiate.”

“This year, from Dec. 1-5, 400 years after the conflict-ridden establishment of minting houses in both Cartagena and Santa Fe de Bogota, coin experts and history enthusiasts from all over the world, including six from Florida, gathered in Colombia’s seaport city for ‘Cartagena MMXXI – the 3rd International Convention of Historians and Numismatists,’ where they examined and celebrated this fascinating point in time along with other key moments in numismatic history.”

The convention attracted historians and numismatists from more than 20 countries on three contine nts.

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A Viking farewell on Dec. 1 memorialized Paul Worthington, who died Aug. 23, 2020.

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A VIKING SENDOFF FOR A KEY WEST CLASSIC PAUL WORTHINGTON CO-FOUNDED THE HISTORIC SEAPORT & SCHOONER WHARF BAR

The late Paul Worthington, a renowned sailor and co-founder of Key West’s Historic Seaport and Schooner Wharf Bar, in his happy place — on the water. CONTRIBUTED

Paul and Evalena Worthington, seen aboard Schooner America in 2012, arrived in Key West in the mid-’80s and were instrumental in creating the city’s Historic Seaport. Keys Weekly file photo

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aul Worthington — as classically maritime as the tall ships he sailed — looked exactly as a sailor should, and had the seafaring cred to back up every harrowing and hilarious barstool story.

Worthington, who co-founded Key West’s Historic Seaport and the legendary Schooner Wharf Bar with his wife, Evalena, died Aug. 23, 2020 at the age of 72.

A Viking sendoff in his honor took place Dec. 1 in the waters off Key West using a miniature version of a traditional longship, with trademark curves at the bow and stern. The plan was to shoot flames at the replica boat so it burned to the waterline in memory of a seafaring man.

But as the miniature boat capsized preflames, several onlookers swore they could hear Worthington’s signature low chuckle as he watched over the proceedings with amusement, pride — and probably a few suggestions for a better outcome on the water.

“Paul was the love of my life, my guiding light, my greatest supporter, collaborator, cheerleader and my best friend,” Evalena said upon his death. “There was nothing too crazy for us to pursue, and the two of us did it all together, from beginning to end.”

Worthington had already lived a full life on the water in his native New England before arriv-

ing in Key West in the mid-’80s, opening one of the island’s most popular and enduring bars and assembling the largest fleet of classic tall ships in Key West. He and Evalena started Schooner Wharf Bar aboard an old schooner docked in Key West Harbor before expanding and moving into its familiar space at the foot of William Street.

“We filled an Igloo cooler with beer and the top drawer of a filing cabinet held the top shelf liquor,” said Evalena. “It quickly became the ‘living room’ of the waterfront community.”

Paul Worthington’s vision was to create a historic seaport district with a focus on classic tall ships and the maritime history of Key West.

By 1990, he had attracted the largest fleet of historic schooners on the eastern seaboard and helped redevelop Key West’s working waterfront into the vibrant maritime neighborhood it is today.

At Schooner Wharf Bar, Worthington’s dry wit drew listeners closer for every story. But one of his favorites was the night he had to throw a drunk out of the bar three times. The man kept stumbling back in via various entrances. When Worthington finally and firmly told him to return the next day, the perplexed man asked, “How many damn bars do you own in this town?”

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epublican Eddie Martinez tendered his resignation from the Monroe County Board of Commissioners this week, citing health issues as he stepped away from the District 3 seat that includes Old Town in Key West. The Weekly immediately broke the news that former Key West City Manager Jim Scholl has interest in filling in for the remainder of the term, but that decision will be finalized by Florida’s governor in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the debate on who should be appointed will be a topic of discussion on social media channels — and depending on which side of the political fence one favors, there will be a wide range of ideas and debates on who should be the next District 3 County Commissioner.

Until then, the Weekly will continue to provide breaking coverage, along with our civic duty to offer…

WORST GOVERNORAPPOINTED CANDIDATES TO FILL THE DISTRICT 3 MONROE COUNTY COMMISSIONER SEAT 10. Chris Cuomo: needs a job, but might not be the best steward of company resources.

9. Donald Trump: Key West already has a slogan about “One Human Family,” which just has a better ring than “Make Key West Great Again.” However, appointing the Don to a political post in Key West could finally clear up Gov. DeSanits’ path for a presidential run.

8. Antonio Brown: Needs a job, but vaccination policies might pose an issue.

7. Bobby Mongelli: Only because Bobby doesn’t live in the correct district. The rules state that candidates must live in District 3 … or Hialeah.

6. Anyone with more than one “profile article” on Keysso. net.

5. Ghislaine Maxwell: For about 1,000 different reasons.

4. Alf: May not be an American citizen. Plus he sheds, and Commissioner Coldiron is allergic.

READ | THE NEW YORKER’S JEREMY STRONG PROFILE Calling all “Succession” addicts: The New Yorker’s new profile on Jeremy Strong, in its Dec. 13 issue, has caused a splash on Twitter. Strong plays lead character Kendall Roy, the intense heir-apparent of the Roy family empire in HBO’s popular series. And, according to author Michael Schulman, his acting methods are intense, as well, implying that he is difficult to work with. Twitter trolls are now calling String an a------, while longtime friend actress Jessica Chastain is jumping to his defense. We suggest you give the article a read and decide for yourself.

LISTEN | ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU We’ve got to hand it to her: By sheer force of will, Mariah Carey has made Christmas Her Holiday. And the proof is in the (um, Christmas) pudding: “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is at No. 3 on Billboard’s Hot 100 for the week of Dec. 11, 2021, zooming up from No. 12 last week. Don’t roll your eyes. We dare you to listen to this song and not at least hum along.

At this point, we know most of the lyrics by osmosis. We submit, Mariah, we submit.

3. A Democrat: We’re not saying this based on political bias. But if you think DeSantis is going to appoint someone from Team Blue, then we have some specialized Florida Keys snowplows to sell you.

2. Machine Gun Kelly: Has an ongoing feud with Commissioner Craig Cates.

1. The guy who lit the Fox News Christmas Tree on Fire. We have Fred the Tree … don’t need this guy around Fred.

WATCH | HAWKEYE Marvel Studio’s “Hawkeye” is an original new series set in post-blip New York City where former Avenger Clint Barton, AKA Hawkeye, has a simple mission: return to his family for Christmas. A threat from the past appears, however, and Hawkeye reluctantly teams up with Kate Bishop, a 22-year-old skilled archer and his biggest fan, to unravel a criminal conspiracy. Watch now on Disney Plus.

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SAVOR LOCAL SEAFOOD, SALUTE COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN KEY WEST READIES FOR ANNUAL FESTIVAL

KEY WEST PROCLAIMS CASA MARINA DAY

FLAGLER’S HOTEL CELEBRATES 101 YEARS

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or nearly 200 years, Key West’s cuisine has been based around the bounty of the sea. Seafood lovers can feast on fresh local lobster, finfish, shrimp, stone crab claws and more — and salute the hardy fishermen who spend their careers harvesting it — during the Florida Keys Seafood Festival set for Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 15-16.

The 16th annual festival is set for 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Key West’s Bayview Park, located at Truman Avenue and Jose Marti Drive.

Presented by the Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen’s Association, the family-friendly gathering was conceived to showcase regional seafood and generate awareness about the history and significance of the Keys’ commercial fishing industry.

Attendees can purchase and savor offerings that typically include grilled Florida spiny lobster, fried fish baskets or platters, stone crab claws, smoked fish dip, peel-and-eat Key West pink shrimp and

more — all caught, prepared and served by Keys commercial fishermen and their families.

The menu also includes favorite dishes such as conch chowder, ceviche and fritters as well as traditional flan and Key lime pie. Soft drinks, beer, wine and other libations will be available as well.

In addition to the seafood, attendees can expect entertainment by regional musicians and bands, arts and crafts booths showcasing handcrafted wares, raffles and Keys conservation organizations displaying education and marine life exhibits.

Admission is $10 per adult, good for both days, and includes entry in a raffle for $250 worth of seafood. Children under age 12 are admitted free.

Proceeds from the festival benefit the Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen’s Association, its sustainable fisheries management efforts and scholarships for college-bound students from Key Largo to Key West.

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he Key West city commission on Dec. 7 proclaimed Friday, Dec. 31, 2021 as Casa Marina Day in honor of its 101st anniversary and more than a century of historical existence and service to the city, including being used by the military during World War II. The text of the proclamation: “The purpose of this proclamation is to celebrate Casa Marina, a Waldorf Astoria Resort and its 101 years of service to the City of Key West.

WHEREAS, we pay tribute to Henry Morrison Flagler, American industrialist, co-founder of Standard Oil, and founder of the Overseas Railroad, who conceived the resort over a century ago. WHEREAS, we honor the rich history of the resort, including being converted into U.S. Navy office headquarters from 1942-1946 and commandeered by the U.S. military during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. We congratulate the resort staff over the last 101

The proclamation designates Dec. 31, 2021 as Casa Marina Day in honor of the day the hotel opened 101 years ago. CONTRIBUTED

years who have upheld tradition and maintained Casa Marina as a leading leisure resort and dining destination for locals and visitors alike. WHEREAS, the City of Key West looks forward to another century of exemplary resort service and commitment to supporting the local community.”

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on Allen was known in Key West as an entrepreneur, philanthropist and arts patron who transformed the rundown Island House guesthouse into one of the best gay resorts in the world. But Allen also was instrumental in Key West’s tourism, cultural and charitable endeavors.

Allen died Dec. 28, 2020 after a two-year battle with brain cancer. A celebration of his life took place on Dec. 2, 2021 at West Martello Tower, home of the Key West Garden Club.

Before moving to Key West in the late 1990s with his late partner, Marvin Kay, Allen had enjoyed successful careers with Montgomery Ward and Payless Shoes, turning the modest shoe retailer into the nation’s largest. But when he told Payless he was gay, he was fired, his obituary states. Allen sued for discrimination and won.

In 1999, he bought the Island House in Key West. It was a risky renovation, executed to high standards, followed by a smart and energetic marketing campaign, the obituary states.

Allen also helped found the Key West AIDS Memorial and chaired the boards of the Florida Keys Community Foundation, Tropic Cinema and the Tourist Development Council’s District Advisory Council for Key West (known as DAC I).

In 2014, Allen moved to Santa Rosa, California where he met his future husband, Bobi Lorè. Four years later, after a glioblastoma was removed from his brain, the two moved back to Key West.

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1. A Dec. 2 celebration of life at West Martello Tower honors the late Jon Allen, who owned the Island House resort and made immeasurable contributions to the Key West community.

2. Rebecca Tomlinson shares memories of Jon Allen’s wit, wisdom and generosity to Key West.

3. City Manager Patti McLauchlin, Police Chief Sean Brandenburg and former Police Chief Donie Lee pay tribute to Jon Allen on Dec. 2.

4. Alan Beaubien,Kevin Theriault and Dorian Patton pay their respects.

5. Donie Lee, Tony Falcone and Audrey Samz celebrate Jon Allen’s life at the Key West Garden Club.

6. James Braun and Jeffrey Smead of the Island House narrate a slideshow recalling the life and times of the late Island House owner and local philanthropist Jon Allen.

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MILES TO GO

SPORTS & MORE

SHOWS THAT’LL MAKE YOU FEEL SMARTER

MIGUEL MENENDEZ FINDS SUCCESS AT TAMPA JESUIT

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orty-five states and 12 years ... a veteran sports spent trycolumnist, says ing to make it to the only sport the Big Leagues, he doesn’t follow then one more is cricket. That leaves plenty year spent helping of others to fill others reach the his time. same goal. And ralphmoro1936 then it was over. @gmail.com It was time for Ralphie Henriquez to come home.

His middle name is Manuel. So is his father’s. His grandfather’s, too.

And perhaps his great grandfather’s.

That would make him Ralph Henriquez IV. But somewhere along the way, he became Ralphie — a catcher with a world of promise.

Ralphie the catcher in 2005 led Key West to its 11th state championship and days after that, he was a second-round amateur draft selection by the Houston Astros — the 72nd player selected. He was a valued selection, so well thought of that the Astros put a bonus of $485,000 in the 18-year-old’s bank account.

There were some good seasons along the way, good enough that he played in AAA leagues, just one step below the coveted major leagues.

Ralphie’s most noted minor league batting appearance came on June 19, 2008, when ambidextrous pitcher Pat Venditte came in as a reliever for the Staten Island Yankees against Ralphie’s Brooklyn Cyclones.

After walking the first batter, he faced the switch-hitting Henriquez. With Henriquez lined up to bat right-handed, Venditte moved to pitch righthanded. So, Ralphie moved to bat left-handed. They both alternated until the umpire forced Henriquez to bat with his right hand, and let Venditte pitch with his right. Ralphie struck out on four pitches to end the game.

Ralphie played 12 seasons in the minor leagues, with farm teams from the Astros, Mets, Dodgers, Mariners and Pirates, then added another season, in 2017, as a coach in the Atlanta Braves system, primarily as a catching coach in the Gulf Coast League.

It was there that he worked with a 16-year-old prospect from Venezuela.

“He received a bonus of $4 million,” recalled Ralphie, marveling at the way bonuses had jumped since his payday.

“I really enjoyed coaching with the Braves,” he explained. “But the

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next year, 2018, there was too much on my dad’s plate. I told the Braves that I needed to go home.” And so he did, essentially ending his playing as well as his pro coaching career.

Now, he helps his mother, Dee Dee Henriquez, run Waterview Estates, a 14-unit long- and short-term rental operation, two trailer parks down from Boyd’s Campground off Maloney Avenue on Stock Island. His family purchased it in 2013. “We offer seven- and 28-day rentals,” he said.

He’s also not far from youth baseball. He helps his father coach the Conch varsity and travels with Keys youth teams. He has plenty of opportunities to help teenagers. This weekend, he was to be in Port Charlotte, along with three Keys youth teams and coaches Ralph Henriquez, T.J. Niles, Juanito Menendez, Brooks Carey and Doug Mientkiewicz, the latter the Coral Shores High School coach, who spent 13 years in the Majors and is one of five players who won gold medals at the 2000 Olympics as well as playing in the majors.

The teams, while predominantly from Key West, also include players from up the Keys.

Ralphie says his goal was always “Plan A, get to the big leagues. And if that doesn’t happen, Plan B — don’t let Plan A fail.”

He says he’s all right with not getting to the major leagues. “I’m OK with that. I enjoyed every day, every game. I’m good. I worked hard. It wasn’t always about ability. Everybody can’t be Mike Trout.”

“Now,” he says, “I’m just living life in Key West.”

He says it’s different playing in Key West. “Here,” says Henriquez, “you play for a community, the history of the program. Everyone wants to beat Key West in Key West.”

Have you freshened the batteries in drops stuff, breaks your television things and falls remote lately? down more than We’re in the any adult should. throes of a long She’s married to holiday seaa saintly — and handy — fisherson, and once man, and has all the award been stringing luncheons, words together holiday parties, in Key West since fundraisers and 1998. tree-lightings are over, we’ll all deserve a little downtime on the couch.

But first, while I have your attention, I must take a moment to insist you watch “The Social Dilemma” on Netflix. It’s been out for a few years now, but has never been more relevant. It should be required viewing for all internet and social media users. It’s that important. I’m serious. Plus, you’ll feel much smarter than everyone in your news feeds.

Yes, “The Social Dilemma” is on Netflix, but streaming TV can get exhausting. It requires us to choose something, anything, from an overwhelming selection. It demands we take an ACTIVE role in our entertainment experience.

Cable TV (or whatever AT&T & Comcast are calling themselves these days) just sort of happens to you. You can scroll through a guide, or more likely, watch one of your recorded options to fast forward through commercials, but even if you don’t do anything except press the power button, something will always be on the screen.

There remains a non-specific randomness to regular TV. We don’t choose what airs when. The program lineup isn’t a watch list we curated. We’re at the networks’ mercy until we choose to take control, make a selection and change the channel.

I must say, the fact that so many viewers intentionally select shows like “Real Housewives,” “Teen Moms” or any Bigfoot expedition does not speak well for us as an intelligent society.

And whatever our reason (excuse) for watching, (“I know it’s not real. It’s just so ridiculous, I can’t look away…”), we’re still watching. We’re making these talentless morons millionaires. I’d bet my next

paycheck that more Americans recognize the name Erika Jayne than Ahmaud Arbery.

That said, I’m feeling recently encouraged, having happened upon a few new shows that I feel good (even a little smug) about watching: • “True Crime Story: Indefensible.” Jenna Friedman reviews bizarre cases and reveals appalling loopholes in the justice system.

She’s a killer interviewer/reporter AND she wrote for “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.” She has a sharp, subtle wit that makes you feel smart for “getting the joke” and catching her implication when interviewing an imbecile “expert witness” who’s paid by the defense.

It’s on Sundance TV. • “Engineering that Built the World” on The History Channel sheds light on the iconic structures and engineering feats that have transformed our world. From the Golden Gate Bridge to the Panama Canal, Transcontinental Railroad, Statue of Liberty and beyond, the series tells the stories of the people and engineers behind the most epic builds of the past two centuries. These are the unknown tales of rivalries, egos, backdoor politics and the innovations that made the future possible. It’s a huge relief to know people much smarter than I are in charge of building bridges and cutting a hole through a continent for ships.

• “When Big Things Go Wrong” is also on The History Channel.

It tells the stories of what would happen if people like me were in charge of building things like drawbridges, skyscrapers, and giant tankers. But, with enormous size comes enormous risk, and when big things go wrong, they go really wrong. The History Channel’s new series examines the catastrophic result of some of the world’s worst engineering disasters caught on tape. Each episode breaks down shocking footage from collapses and collisions to reveal the shocking answers to the question, what happened? Woven together through innovative graphics, eyewitness accounts and expert knowledge, the series unravels the mystery behind these destructive moments and their lasting worldwide impact.

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here was an extra bit of holiday merriment on Dec. 4 in Key West, when thousands of people turned out for the city’s annual Holiday Parade, after officials reluctantly canceled last year’s event because of COVID. Dozens of festive floats representing churches, businesses, families, friends, city departments and nonprofit organizations made their way down Truman Avenue to Duval Street, throwing piles of candy to throngs of kids. All made a joyful showing for the season.

— Mandy Miles

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3. Jarvis Moore Sr. leads a group from the Historic Union Lodge 47 of Key West in the city’s annual Holiday Parade on Dec. 4. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

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1. Key West kids ride in style. LARRY BLACKBURN/ Keys Weekly 2. Key West’s annual Holiday Parade isn’t complete until ‘the big guy’ makes an appearance. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly 3. Creator extraordinaire Virginia Wark doesn’t disappoint at this year’s parade. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

4. Jarvis Moore Sr. leads a group from the Historic Union Lodge 47 of Key West in the city’s annual Holiday Parade on Dec. 4. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly 5. And to all a good night. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly 6. The Keys Weekly crew never misses a good time.

ANNIE BRIENING/Overseas Media Group 7. Parade patrol provided by Key West Police Department. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly 8. The Grinch spends part of the parade in jail — until his heart grows three sizes. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

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embers and friends of the Key West Military Affairs Committee gathered for a festive holiday celebration on Dec. 6 at La Trattoria Oceanside, which is co-owned by MAC executive committee member Bill Lay. The organization exists to strengthen the ties between the local military and civilian communities.

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2. Mary Lou and Rick Carn enjoy Key West’s Military Affairs Committee holiday party.

3. Windell Lewis and Dave Harris are in the holiday spirit at La Trattoria Oceanside.

4. Jonathan Crane, County Commissioner Michelle Coldiron and Cathy Crane enjoy some holiday cheer.

5. Jolene and Jim “Dagwood” Scholl get cozy.

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s someone wishing for a new squeak toy? Pets and their people lined up at the Key West Historic Seaport on Dec. 3 for the annual All Animal Clinic “Pet Pictures with Santa” event.

Part of the islandwide 2021 Key West Holiday Fest and Key West “Bight” before Christmas celebrations, cash donations for photos benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Key West, and pets received goodies including pet bandanas, doggie treats and toys.

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BLACK CAESAR SECRETS

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story republished in “The Jackson Standard” on April 22, 1858 is one of the oldest on record that addresses a pirate named Black Caesar, who ruled the Florida Reef from an Elliott Key lair. The account appeared in the story, “Jack Weatherwax: The Wrecker of Caesar’s Creek, A Tale Of The Florida Reef in the Olden Time.” The byline read Ned Buntline.

Buntline was a popular storyteller, one of the most popular in the 19th century. He was also one of the most commercially successful writers of his time. A contemporary of Samuel Clemens, more easily recognizable by his pen name, Mark Twain, Buntline was a prolific writer who penned as many as 400 dime novels.

Dime novels were inexpensive melodramatic adventures published in paperback between the 1850s and 1920s.

Like the name Mark Twain, Ned Buntline was a nom de plume.

On March 20, 1821, in the small New York village of Stamford, he was born Edward Zane Carroll Judson. As a boy, he yearned to experience adventure or, at the very least, to write about it. When he was a teenager, he ran off and joined the U.S. Navy and served during the second escalation of the Seminole War (1835-1842). For a time, he served as a midshipman aboard the Ostego. The Ostego patrolled the Florida Keys and was in the area when Indians attacked Indian Key on Aug. 7, 1840. It proved to be the southernmost attack during the Seminole War. Judson resigned from the military in 1842. He would go on to pursue his writing and publishing career. While Judson is most remembered for writing as Ned Buntline, and Buntline might be best remembered for bringing to print the Wild West antics that made William “Buffalo Bill” Cody world-famous, he also did a little writing about pirates, Indian Key and the Florida Keys.

In 1847, Buntline penned two pirate novels. The first was “The Black Avenger of the Spanish Main: Or, the Fiend of Blood.” The story had a Black Caesaresque theme and was about a servant who eloped with his master’s daughter and turned to a life of piracy. The second was “The Red Revenger: Or, the Pirate King of the Floridas.” In Buntline’s opening, he writes, “Off the island of Matecumba, distant perchance a mile from the reef, lay a vessel becalmed, which in her appearance was so strange that we must describe her.”

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Buntline’s story, “Jack Weatherwax: The Wrecker of Caesar’s Creek, A Tale Of The Florida Reef in the Olden Times,” includes a story about Black Caesar. Though the story tells the tragic tale of the wrecker Weatherwax, Buntline also detailed why the creek flowing between Old Rhodes and Elliott keys was named: “Black Caesar’s Creek because it was formerly the hiding place and rendezvous of a noted pirate known as Black Caesar, who was destroyed, and his gang broken up by Commodore Porter’s expedition, in 1822 or 3 — perhaps by the same gallant ‘Old Plug,’ of whom I spoke in the Mercury not long since. It is a dark and crooked lane of water, leading to the inner bay, shaded by shelter on either side by high mangroves, and afforded an excellent hiding place for the pirates, who could suddenly dart out upon the merchant vessels passing up or down the Gulf Stream. Ah, were but all the records of the deeds done by those who once lurked there written, what a thrilling book of horrors that would make! One’s soul shudders to think of the murderous acts performed by the black-hearted pirates, whose motto was — ‘Dead men tell no tales,’ and who only spared young and beautiful maidens, who fell into their hands, for sufferings worse a thousand times than death!”

According to Buntline, Black Caesar’s Creek was named after his version of Black Caesar. He would have certainly heard about the creek during his time serving aboard the Ostego. Being a military man, he would have heard the stories of Commodore Porter and how his squadron basically wiped the West Indies clean of much of the piratical threat faced by merchant ships.

However, Buntline’s account of Black Caesar and of how Black Caesar’s Creek came to be named is not supported by the records of those authorities he claims to have struck the alleged pirate down. Also, by the time Buntline says Porter took care of the pirate, the creek had already been given its peculiar name. Bernard Romans named the creek in his “Maps of East and West Florida,” published in 1775.

While Buntline did not fully understand the local history, he did do a fine job of being a professional spinner of yarns. is an author, speaker, and Florida Keys historian.

His latest book, “The Florida Keys Skunk Ape Files,” is a fun blend of two of his favorite subjects — Florida Keys history and the Skunk Ape.

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he term “celebration of life” is often just a polite euphemism for a subdued memorial for a departed loved one.

But there was nothing subdued about Cheryl Cates — or the gathering that packed Key West’s Coffee Butler Amphitheater.

The Dec. 2 musical celebration of her life, held on the first anniversary of her loss, was a party she would’ve loved — with a purpose to make her proud.

A dozen or so local musicians played tributes to one of the island’s biggest fans of live music while a slideshow of Cheryl’s life streamed on a giant screen behind them.

Friends and relatives shared stories and memories over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

Cheryl Cates was a successful Realtor, devoted mother, community activist and longtime First Lady of Key West, married to her high school sweetheart Craig Cates, former Key West mayor and a current county commissioner.

She died from COVID on Dec. 2, 2020. Their daughter, Crystal, also valiantly battled the virus for several months, but died on June 24, 2021, at the age of 35.

The Cates family has launched the Cheryl Cates Memorial Foundation to continue Cheryl’s legacy of compassion in action by raising money and providing grants to improve the lives of families and kids in Monroe County and meet needs that aren’t addressed by other agencies. For more information, visit cherylcates.org.

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LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly 1. Nicole Cates, Craig Cates and Tammy Cates Berard offer a moving tribute to their wife and mother, Cheryl Cates, on Dec. 2 at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater.

2. ‘Caffeine Carl’ Wagoner — and a dozen local musicians — offer musical tributes to Cheryl Cates in front of a slideshow of her life.

3. Howard Livingston plays the favorite songs of one of his favorite fans.

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4. Al Kelley, Donie Lee, County Commissioners Holly Raschein and Michelle Coldiron and Ron Saunders attend the packed celebration of life.

5. Michelle Maxwell, Sheriff Rick Ramsay and Donny Barrios listen to tunes by Caffeine Carl Wagoner.

6. Rick Lopez of Florida Keys Media and Key West City Commissioner Greg Davila trade memories.

7. Lynda and Bob Frechette pay their respects.

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After the race, enjoy refreshments, prizes and a silent auction, which is also available online at apsmc.org.

Pre-race packet pickup is from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 17 at the Southernmost Beach Café. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate. The first 100 registrants receive a free T-shirt.

The run is brought to you

by A Positive Step of Monroe County – a non-profit organization serving Monroe County’s highest risk kids and their families since 1999 – and the Key West Southernmost Runners Club. Donations are taxdeductible; proceeds benefit APSMC. COVID-19 safety protocols will be observed. Prizes will be awarded for the most festive and unusual pajamas.

Bidding for the silent auction will end right after the race on Dec. 18. Auction items include collectibles from the NFL players association, jewelry from Pacific Jewelry, Mel Fisher’s Treasures and 7 Artists & Friends Gallery. There is also original artwork, restaurant gift certificates and hotel stays.

A Positive Step of Monroe County seeks to identify unmet needs within our community, and to provide innovative, evidence-based services to meet those needs. Our ultimate goal is to improve outcomes for the juveniles and families we serve while protecting the public by reducing juvenile crime and dependency in Florida.

APSMC has various programs including the “Idle Hands” summer youth program and the Southernmost Fatherhood Initiative, serving high-risk fathers who are in or out of jail. APSMC has also recently developed a fill-in-thegaps program to help with the COVID-19 response.

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LIGHTED BIKE PARADE HITS THE STREETS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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hey came on two wheels, three, four — and even roller skates — for the 2021 BeLighted Bicycle Parade, sponsored by Wesley House Family Services.

The parade featured several hundred bicycles, all lighted, decorated and pedaled by folks and families in tutus, Santa costumes, reindeer antlers and everything in between.

Wesley House hosted a holiday village prior to the bike parade at Key West’s Coffee Butler Amphitheater. The bike ride departed the amphitheater at 8 p.m. Friday and headed up Duval Street.

— Mandy Miles

Several hundred bicycles, decorated for the holidays, take to the streets of Key West on Friday, Dec. 3 for the Wesley House BeLighted Bike Parade. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / DECEMBER 9, 2021

MO THE SLOTH LEAVES LASTING LEGACY COLOR YOUR OWN COPY OF MO AND FARMER JEANNE

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ho would’ve thought a sloth would enhance and inspire so many lives in the Florida Keys?

Mo and I quickly became close friends as my obsession and fascination with the twotoed creature grew. Farmer Jeanne and I worked closely for years on fundraising events for the Sheriff’s Animal Farm.

Jeanne would always show up in her uniform with Mo in tow like an extra limb.

The scruffy and coarse-haired animal loved and trusted her. Like all the animals at the farm, Mo knew he was in the best place with the greatest care.

Mo will be greatly missed by all he touched, but hopefully we can all learn to live a little like Mo: Take each mo-

ment slowly and give endless love and inspiration to those you meet. You will be greatly missed, my slow-moving friend. Thank you for bringing me close to so many wonderful people, especially your caretaker, Farmer Jeanne.

For more information, or to make a donation to the Sheriff’s Animal Farm in memory of Mo, visit keysso.net/ farm. An Amazon Wish List has also been started for items the animals need.

Also, feel free to share a photo of your colored version of this page with Farmer Jeanne Selander via email at jselander@keysso.net and with Key West Weekly Editor Mandy Miles at mandy@keysweekly.com.

— JENNIFER POTTER/’Color Me Key West’

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / DECEMBER 9, 2021 A turkey vulture searches for carrion in the Florida Keys. MARK HEDDEN/Keys Weekly

TURKEY VULTURES: NATURE’S NECESSARY FREAK SHOW

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he highway was jammed, though not, as Springsteen said, with broken heroes on a MARK last chance power drive. Mostly it was dump HEDDEN trucks, RVs and rental Mustangs – the usual Overseas Highway stuff, which might have been a ... is a photogradisappointment to the turkey vultures flying overpher, writer, and semi-professional head. They would have appreciated some carnage birdwatcher. He and carrion. has lived in Key According to the folks at the Florida Keys HawkWest for more watch, which ended on Nov. 29, 13,567 turkey vulthan 25 years and tures migrated into the Keys this fall. Driving north to may no longer be employable in Miami, it seemed as if all of them had decided to hang the real world. He out over the road. is also executive There are a couple reasons there were so many director of the of them overhead. One is that to save energy, turkey Florida Keys Auduvultures will often gain altitude by rising up on therbon Society. mals, columns of warm air that swirl hundreds of feet up. Since concrete and tar tend to retain so much heat, highways and parking lots tend to create pretty good thermals, especially in places like Florida. And who would not take advantage of a free ride on an invisible elevator?

Also, turkey vultures don’t tend to spend a lot of time flying over water – there aren’t many thermals there – and since landmasses in the Keys can be so narrow, there’s not much room for them to spread out, and the highway is the central terrestrial feature.

Highways also have a lot of roadkill, a large part of the diet for turkey vultures in the modern world. Though related to hawks and eagles, they are a little less sporting than their cousins.

The details of the turkey vulture’s life history are not for the squeamish.

They are carnivores, though unlike most raptors, everything but, say, one brick of their food pyramid is dead things. While they are technically birds of prey, they don’t seem to have the skills or inclination to kill anything. Physiologically, they lack the strong feet or flesh-tearing bill of a peregrine falcon or a Cooper’s hawk.

If they find small dead animals – squirrels, mice, birds, iguanas – they can eat them pretty quickly post mortem. The same with carrion killed, partially eaten, and abandoned by other predators. But with larger, intact animals with thicker skin – deer, cattle, hogs – things generally need to ripen, and ingress is often made through the softer parts of the anatomy – mouth, nose, eyes, and let’s just say the pelvic region.

Turkey vultures can find their meals by sight, but they mostly use their highly evolved sense of smell. To test this, scientists once left 74 dead chickens in a canopied forest, where they could not be seen. The turkey vultures found 71 of those chickens within three days, with few of them being found when they were fresh, and most of them found after a full day.

Other species sometimes take advantage of their highly adept olfactory senses. Black vultures, who have a weak sense of smell, will often fly higher than turkey vultures, and then follow them in toward the carrion, and then compete with them for a share.

Natural gas companies, trying to find leaks in their pipelines, will sometimes add odorants with scents similar to decomposing corpses into the mix, and then look to see where the turkey vultures congregate.

While they rarely venture away from land, they have been known to feed from the floating corpses of alligators and manatees. When they eat dead skunks, they have been known to swallow the scent gland whole. They have been observed feeding on the feces of coyotes, sea lions and cows, but most likely they were prospecting for insects and undigested bits.

Turkey vultures are, of course, purpose-built for this life. For starters, they don’t have any feathers on their head, which makes it easier to shove their faces into carcasses and pull out the goopy stuff without fouling their plumage.

Also, they have the strongest stomach acid of any animal on the planet – up to 100 times more acidic than a human’s. They can digest just about anything. Things that would sicken or kill most other animals have no effect on them. They are immune to the pathogens that cause rabies, botulism, cholera, anthrax and many other illnesses.

This is good for them as a species, as they occupy a large portion of an ecological niche that does not have a great deal of appeal for other species. But also, they serve a massive good for ecosystems as a whole – slowly decontaminating the world and making it safer for everyone else. This was exemplified in India in the 1980s and ’90s, when the populations of several species of vultures began to crash due to the agricultural use of a drug called diclofenac, which turns out to be one of the few ingestible things lethal to vultures. The decline caused feral dog populations to explode, as well as for drinking water sources to be contaminated, bringing about increases in lethal cases of rabies, anthrax and the plague in humans, and bringing about thousands of deaths.

For all of these reasons, turkey vultures don’t have a lot of predators. Other species tend to leave them alone, maybe not so much out of respect but through avoidance, possibly further inspired by one other revulsive habit of theirs: Turkey vultures practice something called urohidrosis, which is the habit of excreting down their legs in order to cool themselves in hot weather. (It often gives their legs a whitish appearance, when the skin is, in fact, red.)

So if you see them – hanging up there in the sky, or sitting in a tree or by the side of the road – maybe appreciate them for what they do, but don’t get too close. Also, drive carefully.

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SHANNON P. WILEY ... is a native Floridian born in Hialeah, Florida.

He’s an artist, muralist, graphic designer, teacher and coach. He currently lives in Marathon with his two children.

Besides painting, he enjoys all the wonders of the Florida Keys. HIs work is for sale at Guild Hall Gallery in Key West and at Shady Palm Gallery in Marathon.

WHIMSY AND PURE JOY NANCY ADAMS PAINTS THE TOWN AND ‘STEELS’ THE SHOW

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mong the plethora of talent found in and surrounding the island of Key West emerges a new and refreshing style of painter and sculptor. Nancy Adams delivers whimsy and pure joy with her torch-tinted metal birds and acrylic paintings as illuminated as a Mallory Square sunset.

Adams was born along the southern coast of New England and gained a love for water from a very young age. She visited the Florida Keys in her early twenties as a way to escape the hustle and bustle of what she calls her workaholic life.

She once only dreamed of calling these islands her home. Adams met her husband, John “Tuz” Adams, just over 20 years ago when a fortuitous chain of events afforded her an opportunity to show her stuff while painting bottlenose dolphins on his motorhome. After winning him over with her painting, the next logical step was to win his heart, which she did in short order.

Recently, she and her husband finally built a waterside nest in lovely Sugarloaf Key. Upon arriving in our island paradise, the colorful paints and paintbrushes emerged, the welding torch was lit, and her creativity has been, dare I say, on fire.

“As a recent Anne McKee Grant recipient, my current artwork consists of painting the amazing color combinations in land and sky,” Adams said, “and the waterscapes that only the Keys environment seems to offer.” Her paintings range from landscapes

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and seascapes to birds, boats, and botanicals. I refer to Adams as a Renaissance woman, since her skills in painting and drawing are matched by a stellar handling of form in her metal lanterns and repurposed (sustainable) tin-can sculptures.

Furthermore, Adams hand-paints signs and works in the lost art of gold leaf. She told me, “I do love my metalwork, because it’s specifically not precise. It’s raw and flexible. It allows me to focus on 3D shapes and gestures while still keeping it humorous and lighthearted.”

Although she said she never wants to be defined as an artist simply based on an artistic medium, she does favor working with acrylic paint. Her preference stems from the speed at which she can work as she brings bright, bold and imaginative visions to life with a paintbrush as her magic wand.

It is well worth the trip down to Duval Street to visit the Guild Hall

Gallery in Old Town, Key West. There you will discover her wide array of wonderful paintings and sculptures and if you listen closely, at least one will likely speak to you. Adams originals are priced from $200 to $2,000, but she offers reproductions on paper and on ceramic tiles for under $40, making them a perfect gift for the holidays, or ideal souvenirs all throughout the year.

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Chic Filets located at 1998 Overseas Highway #A31, Marathon, Florida 33050 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Beckett Seafood Inc. Publish: December 9, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

view vessels. This is an attempt to collect unpaid storage charges. Once the date has expired and only then, may you visit the property and gain information about the vessels. These vessels will be auctioned Saturday December 18, 2021 at 10;00 am at boat location.

Owner: Cory Drew Schneider 1- 12 foot homemade 2003 fiberglass vessel reg. #FL3567MK 1 - Henry O 1988 15ft. fiberglass vessel reg. #FL9313MK 1 - 21ft. 1973 fiberglass Stamas reg. #FL 0345BA Owner: Warren Russell 1 - 1975 fiberglass 18ft. Mako reg. #FL0887BH Owner: James Ha 1 - 1995 20ft.fiberglass Century reg. #FL8551JC Owner: Aaron Schneider 1-1987 Savage 15ft. fiberglass vessel reg.#FL4033FG Publish: December 2 & 9, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE U-HAUL COMPANY OF MIAMI Notice is here by given that on December 20th, 2021, Leonard Richford Jr. Storage Auctioneer, Executive Administrator for U-Haul Company of Miami, Will be offering for sale under the Judicial Lien Process, By Public Auction, the following storage units. The Terms of the sale will be cash only. U-Haul Company does reserve the right to refuse any bids. The sales will Begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue day by day until all units are sold. The names of whose units will be sold are as follows: 103530 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL. 33037. Names And Last Known Addresses are as Follows: Michael Harrington Unit 1223 $367.08 Marc Baron Unit 1028 $461.75 William Welsh Unit 1730 $989.30 John Scott Unit 1578 $508.95 William Parent Unit 1425 $2,561.85 William Parent Unit 1165 $1,176.98 Publish: December 2 & 9, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Florida Keys Lobster and Stone Crab located at 201 20th street, Marathon, Florida 33050, will proceed with section 328.17(1), Florida statutes on the following vessels located on our property for unpaid storage balance. Unless said vessels redeemed from said property by payment as allowed by law, the described vessels will be sold to satisfy the lien. If the vessels remain unclaimed or for which the charges for storage remain unpaid will be sold free of all prior liens.

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DISTRICT III ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC III) (From the West End of the Seven Mile Bridge to the Long Key Bridge) of the MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Has an opening for an “At Large” representative - Any resident who is not directly involved in a tourism business and who shall represent the general public and shall live or work within the tax collection district for which they are applying (The operative word within this description is directly. This word means someone who is not in business, nor whose business or economic activity are dependent upon tourists) Any person wishing to participate on the District III Advisory Committee of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council within the district so noted above, may request an application from the Administrative Office by calling (305) 296-1552.

All applications should be submitted to the address shown below: Department DAC Monroe County Tourist Development Council 1201 White Street, Suite 102 Key West, FL 33040 The deadline for receipt of application at the above address is Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. A resume may be attached to the application.

LEGAL NOTICES Publish: December 9, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Florida Keys Council of the Arts Notice of Upcoming Meetings The Florida Keys Council of the Arts will hold the following meeting via Communications Media Technology using a ZOOM webinar platform.

The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public input will be: JOIN ZOOM via the Zoom app and use each meeting ID and password listed.

Meetings are open to the public, and all are invited to attend.

Questions, or to RSVP, please email Liz Young at director@ keysarts.com Art in Public Places Meeting Tuesday, December 14, 2021, 4:00 PM Eastern Time Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 829 4860 0323 Passcode: 844802 Publish: December 9, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF INTENT TO SEEK LEGISLATION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is herby given of intent to apply to the Florida Legislature in the 2022 regular or any special or extended legislative sessions for passage of an act relating to the City of Key West as an Area of Critical State Concern to create an exception from the building permit allocation system, as limited by F.A.C. Chapter 2837, for certain developments to serve the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and other governmental employees.

Publish: December 9 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2021-CP-309-K IN RE: ESTATE OF DENNIS LEE KING, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Dennis Lee King, deceased, whose date of death was October 7, 2021, and whose social security number is xxx-xx-8266, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The estate is testate and the date of the decedent’s

Meeting Notice Monroe County Land Authority The Monroe County Land Authority Advisory Committee will meet in the Monroe Regional Service Center (State Building) located at 2796 Overseas Highway, Suite 104, Marathon, Florida on December 15, 2021 beginning at 9:00 a.m. The agenda is available online at www.monroecounty-fl.gov or by contacting the Monroe County Land Authority office at 305-295-5180.

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

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Will and any codicils are October 30, 2019. 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 the decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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: December 9, 2021.

Personal Representative: Michael Troy King 1528 McBrien Road Chattanooga, TN 37412 Attorney for Personal Representative: James J. Dorl, Esq. Florida Bar No. 618403 JAMES J. DORL, P.A. Suite 12 First Professional Centre 5701 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6565 Facsimile: (305) 743-4143 e-mail: jjdorl@yahoo.com Publish: December 9 & 16, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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: December 9, 2021.

Personal Representative: MICHAEL ANTHONY 490 Falstaff Rd. Rochester, NY 14609 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: December 9 & 16, 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-133-P IN RE: ESTATE OF NICHOLAS J. ANTHONY Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of NICHOLAS J. ANTHONY, deceased, whose date of death was September 27, 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 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 44-2021-CP-000086A001-MR IN RE: ESTATE OF JULIET ANTOINETTE CARLSON a/k/a JULIET A. CARLSON Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JULIET ANTOINETTE CARLSON a/k/a JULIET A. CARLSON, deceased, whose date of death was June 25, 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: December 9, 2021.

Signed on this 3rd day of December, 2021.

Personal Representative: JULIANE REALEJO 14 Quincy Adams Road Barrington, RI 02806 Attorney for Personal Representative: WILLIAM C. CARROLL, ESQ Florida Bar No. 957471 Mettler Randolph Massey Ferguson Carroll & Sterlacci, P.L. 340 Royal Palm Way, Suite 100 Palm Beach, FL 33480 Telephone: 561-833-9631 / Fax: 561-655-2835 Primary Email: wcarroll@

LEGAL NOTICES mettlerlaw.com Secondary Email: mstover@ mettlerlaw.com Secondary Email: jcappel@ mettlerlaw.com Publish: December 9 & 16, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 21-CP-294-K Division: Lower Keys IN RE: ESTATE OF STEPHEN WOOD CORNELL III Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of STEPHEN WOOD CORNELL III, deceased, whose date of death was October 22, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

Personal Representative: Greer Wood Cornell 1515 Florida Street Key West, Florida 33040 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@ rewarnerlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@rewarnerlaw.com Publish: December 2 & 9, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-000129-P IN RE: ESTATE OF RICHARD T. FARMER, a/k/a RICHARD THIRL FARMER Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of RICHARD T. FARMER,

LEGAL NOTICES deceased, whose date of death was August 4, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the 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: December 2, 2021.

JOYCE E. FARMER Personal Representative 2 Sunrise Cay Drive Key Largo, FL 33037 GREENBERG TRAURIG, P.A. Attorneys for Personal Representative 333 S. E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 4400 Miami, FL 33131 Telephone: (305) 579-0575 Facsimile: (305) 579-0717 By: DIANA S.C. ZEYDEL, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 63282 Primary e-mail: zeydeld@ gtlaw.com Secondary e-mails: meekerc@ gtlaw.com and FLService@gtlaw.com WILLIAM E. KEENEN, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 98624 Primary e-mail: keenenw@ gtlaw.com Secondary e-mails: meekerc@ gtlaw.com and FLService@gtlaw.com Publish: December 2 & 9, 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-136-P IN RE: ESTATE OF ANGELA R. WITTKE Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ANGELA R. WITTKE, deceased, whose date of death was August 24, 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 ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3

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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: December 2, 2021.

Personal Representative: PAULA S. WITTKE 280 Key Honey Lane Tavernier, FL 33070 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: December 2 & 9, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

11121 Odd; 32 Odd; 52 Odd 11212 Annual; 16 Odd; 48 Annual 11315 Odd; 52 Annual 11423 Odd 11508 Odd; 39 Odd; 42 Even 20618 Odd; 32 Odd; 36 Even 20716 Odd; 29 Odd 20820 Odd; 21 Even 20920 Odd: 27 Even; 36 Even, 52 Odd 21009 Odd; 20 Odd; 38 Odd 21114 Odd; 18 Even; 28 Even; 46 Odd 21201 Even; 09 Even; 32 Odd; 37 Odd 21333 Odd; 21415 Even; 28 Odd; 30 Odd; 36 Even; 38 Odd; 40 Odd; 42 Odd 21522 Odd 21607 Odd; 20 Even; 36 Even 21709 Even; 12 Odd; 20 Odd; 21 Odd; 33 Odd; 34 Even 21812 Odd; 13 Even; 13 Odd; 42 Odd 21904 Odd; 39 Odd; 43 Odd 22017 Odd: 24 Odd; 46 Odd; 48 Odd 22120 Odd 22214 Odd; 17 Odd 22323 Odd; 25 Odd; 26 Even; 28 Odd; 29 Odd; 40 Odd 22414 Even 22503 Odd; 12 Even; 38 Odd 40106 Annual; 08 Annual; 18 Annual; 21 Annual; 32 Annual 40238 Annual 40307 Annual; 16 Annual; 19 Annual; 20 Annual; 22 Annual; 31 Annual 40401 Annual; 06 Annual; 09 Annual; 16 Annual; 17 Annual; 23 Annual; 40 Annual: 43 Annual 40642 Annual 407 45 Annual TO: Unit Owner(s) Last Known Address Annual Timeshare Use Period(s): Amount due: James David Greiff 1020 Tivoli Lane Naples, FL 34104 211-18 Even Years $3,582.65 with a per diem amount of $1.77 from July 1, 2021 Hartmut Kohler and Elaine Kohler C/O Ken B Privett, LLC P.O. Box 97 Pawnee, OK 74058 218-12 Odd Years $3,590.18 with a per diem amount of $1.77 from July 1, 2021 Jess W Beatty 39 Redwood Avenue Uniontown, PA 15401 217-21 Odd Years $3,610.93 with a per diem amount of $1.77 from July 1, 2021 Allegra Shaw Cannon 150 Melrose Avenue #209 Seattle, WA 98102 209-36 Even Years $3,618.33 with a per diem amount of $1.78 from July 1, 2021 Steven A Delponte and Melinda Montalvo 58 Indian Hill Road Shrub Oak, NY 10588 214-42 Odd Years $3,623.35 with a per diem amount of $1.79 from July 1, 2021 Christine M Moulton 5614 Cedros Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91411 209-27 Even Years $3,627.24 with a per diem amount of $1.79 from July 1, 2021 Thomas F Negus, III P.O. Box 10123 Cranston, RI 02910 223-23 Odd Years $3,629.13 with a per diem amount of $1.79 from July 1, 2021 John W Rohana, Carol L Rohana & Sharon L Monjure 2017 Kent Road Folcroft, PA 19032 218-13 Even Years $3,636.14 with a per diem amount of $1.77 from July 1, 2021

Larry A Klemz and Jerilyn K Klemz 4904 Knollwood Court Valparaiso, IN 46383 217-09 Even Years $3,645.06 with a per diem amount of $1.80 from July 1, 2021 John W Sullivan, Jr and Beverly P Sullivan 147 Forrest Drive Marion, AR 72364 216-20 Even Years $3,665.38 with a per diem amount of $1.81 from July 1, 2021 115-39 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Jackie Jamieson 5534 Route 115 St. Gregoire, New Brunswick E4V 2P9 Canada 219-04 Odd Years $3,687.99 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Arly M Drakeand William A Drake 905 W Rich Street Columbus, OH 43222 206-32 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Alejandro Ramirez and Tamara L Hudnall 1198 Fox Meadow Trail Middleburg, FL 32068 206-18 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Gerald P Roepke and Carolyn L Roepke 1319 S 85th Street #1 Milwaukee, WI 53214 212-01 Even Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 111-15 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Allen Hewson and Joanne Hewson P.O. Box 650 Powassan, ON P0H 1Z0 Canada 207-16 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Davis Ventures, Inc C/O Mark A Davis, President 7810 Gall Blvd #111 Zephyrhills, FL 33541 214-30 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Charles Davis and Naomi Davis 114 N Taylor Avenue Neptune, NJ 07720 213-33 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Vincent Bradley 10167 Red Oak Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70815-1629 209-52 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Terri Lyn Peracki and Renae Lee Arnold 16 W 525 Lake Drive Willowbrook, IL 60527 220-24 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Julia A Hudson 3319 Duke Street Kalamazoo, MI 49008 111-21 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Jody E Powell 5930 Bahama Way North St Pete Beach, FL 33706 111-32 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Charles Green and Carmen Smith 10997 Wingate Road

Jacksonville, FL 32218 112-16 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Radawan R Hall 1845 Hidden Pointe Drive Hickory, NC 28601-8514 113-15 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Alice Walden 1253 Blakelea Sevierville, TN 37862 114-23 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 George R Rapciewicz and Renee Rapciewicz 11 Sadie Lane New Egypt, NJ 08533 223-40 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Gurney A Johnson and Joyce A Johnson 2317 Highland Avenue Ashland, KY 41101 214-28 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 William J Donnelly and Lise Easter 3478 Valley Oaks Road Lithonia, GA 30038 214-40 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Norma Lee Murphy P.O. Box 206 Bath, ME 04530 215-22 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Clifford R Simpson and Joy Simpson 6484 Chickasaw Drive Olive Branch, MS 38654 115-08 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Jeffrey L Lurkins and Jeanne K Lurkins 282 E Via Terrenal Green Valley, AZ 85614 218-13 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Shendie L Letmate 2300 Seneca Drive York, PA 17404 218-42 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Luis Godinez and Naida Soto 3622 S Paulina Street, 2d Floor Chicago, IL 60609 217-12 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Barbara Iamele and Eileen Borrelli 96 Warner Road North Haven, CT 06473 217-20 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Leslie Lynch and Azizan Lynch 107-49 109th Street Richmond Hill, NY 11419 219-43 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Walter I Meeks 583 Ezell Street Sharon, TN 38255 216-07 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Bela J Hilf and Eleonore Hilf 1023 Hollywood Avenue Des Plaines, IL 60016 211-14 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Adam Woodring and Summer Woodring 814 Guilford College Road, Apt

103 Greensboro, NC 27409 211-46 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Betty J Lindenstruth 2040 World Parkway Blvd, Apt 58 Clearwater, FL 33763 210-09 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Jeremy K Fischer and Karen S Fischer P.O. Box 6364 Breckenridge, CO 80424 210-20 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Jason P Wassmouth and Carole M Wassmouth 43 Gorham Avenue Pembroke, MA 02359 212-32 Odd with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Frederick N Maclaren and Ronah Y Maclaren 4389 Route 106 Petitcodiac East, NB Canada 207-29 Odd Years $3,688.54 with a per diem amount of $1.82 from July 1, 2021 Anthony Dallessandro and Victoria Haines 150 SW Wakefield Circle Port St Lucie, FL 34593 214-38 Odd Years $3,715.29 with a per diem amount of $1.83 from July 1, 2021 223-26 Even Years $3,722.10 with a per diem amount of $1.84 from July 1, 2021 Brannon Hall P.O. Box 4578 Sevierville, TN 37864 210-38 Odd Years $3,715.29 with a per diem amount of $1.83 from July 1, 2021 John D Douglas and Edith L Douglas 174A Ravine Lane Storrs, CT 06379 219-39 Odd Years $3,715.29 with a per diem amount of $1.83 from July 1, 2021 Linda J Calouro 7 Elaine Street Pawcatock, CT 06379 219-39 Odd Years $3,715.29 with a per diem amount of $1.83 from July 1, 2021 Darryl J Mason and Janice Page 131 Jennings Avenue Patchogue, NY 11772-2522 217-33 Odd Years $3,715.29 with a per diem amount of $1.83 from July 1, 2021 James Jaeger and Hannah Jaeger 4639 Sun Valley Road Walla Walla, WA 99362 209-20 Odd Years $3,715.29 with a per diem amount of $1.83 from July 1, 2021 James Dunham 34 Derby Street Hudson Falls, NY 12839 220-17 Odd Years $3,731.37 with a per diem amount of $1.84 from July 1, 2021 Nathaniel Lancaster and Karen Lancaster 193 Clarissa Drive Bay Shore, NY 11706 221-20 Odd Years $3,782.79 with a per diem amount of $1.87 from July 1, 2021 Timothy Jackson 123A Highway 80 East, #253 Clinton, MS 39056 223-28 Odd Years $3,782.79 with a per diem amount of $1.87 from July 1, 2021

Carnell M Preshon and Jacquelyn W Preshon 24494 Newport Drive Crete, IL 60417 225-03 Odd Years $3,782.79 with a per diem amount of $1.87 from July 1, 2021 Carl Jefferson and Tamica Jefferson 20 Parkview Street, Apt #3 Dorchester, MA 02124 225-38 Odd Years $3,782.79 with a per diem amount of $1.87 from July 1, 2021 Randy J Taylor and Dianne Nuta-Taylor 1515 Woods Florence, SC 29505 223-29 Odd Years $3,782.79 with a per diem amount of $1.87 from July 1, 2021 Robert A Geddingsand Saime T Geddings 625 Water Oak Lane North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 222-14 Odd Years $3,782.79 with a per diem amount of $1.87 from July 1, 2021 Scott D Miller and Brooks A Miller 402 Chestnut Drive Saint Joseph, IL 61873 222-17 Odd Years $3,782.79 with a per diem amount of $1.87 from July 1, 2021 Donald W Jessamine 235 N Prospect Street Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 220-46 Odd Years $3,782.79 with a per diem amount of $1.87 from July 1, 2021 Brian O Ludlow and Joan M Ludlow 3274 Kodiak Street Ottawa, ON K1V 7S8 Canada 220-48 Odd Years $3,782.79 with a per diem amount of $1.87 from July 1, 2021 David C Dent and Gabriella A Dent P.O. Box 1474 Boynton Beach, FL 33425 212-37 Even Years $3,790.34 with a per diem amount of $1.87 from July 1, 2021 Donald W Dankowich and Juliana N De W Tychowsky 19 Rippling Creek Drive Sugar Land, TX 77479 223-25 Odd Years $3,828.42 with a per diem amount of $1.89 from July 1, 2021 Larry E Dunn, Jr and April G Dunn 200 Valley View Church Road Mt Gilead, NC 27306 214-36 Even Years $3,841.65 with a per diem amount of $1.89 from July 1, 2021 Wayne Hunter and Xiomara Hunter 679 NE Emerson Street Port St Lucie, FL 34983 115-42 Even Years $3,867.89 with a per diem amount of $1.91 from July 1, 2021 Mark Kocher and Mary Kocher 4645 Wilmington Pike Dayton, OH 45440 214-15 Even Years $3,868.19 with a per diem amount of $1.91 from July 1, 2021 Joseph M McNally and Susan M McNally 11 Lisa Lane Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 224-14 Even Years $3,868.40 with a per diem amount of $1.91 from July 1, 2021 Sandra J Bova 3132 Mounds Road Anderson, IN 46016 225-12 Even Years $3,868.40 with a per diem amount of $1.91 from July 1, 2021 Miguel A Nevarez and Teresita Nevarez

11419 Blue Crane Street Riverview, FL 33568 106-19 Annual $3,899.75 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from July 1, 2021 Wren Funeral Home, Inc 1310 32nd Street North Birmingham, Al 35234 109-49 Annual $3,899.75 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from July 1, 2021 Farrell T Bullock and Dorothy J Bullock 7 Locust Place Portage, IN 46368 110-32 Annual $3,899.75 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from July 1, 2021 Donald J Rosanske and Mary Lou Rosanske 21300 Brinson Ave Apt 102 Port Charlotte, FL 33952 110-49 Annual $3,899.75 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from July 1, 2021 William H Willardand Lynda E Willard 2242 Fallsdale Drive Gastonia, NC 28052 112-12 Annual $3,899.75 with a per diem amount of $1.92 from July 1, 2021 Barbara Tapley and Brenda Lietzau 317 Circle Drive Vienna, IL 62995 404-23 Annual $3,905.86 with a per diem amount of $1.93 from July 1, 2021 Jonathan Walker and Jessica Salazar 496 New York Avenue Baldwin, NY 11510 403-16 Annual $3,905.86 with a per diem amount of $1.93 from July 1, 2021 Judy Ann Drummond 114 Faith Street San Francisco, CA 94110 407-45 Annual $3,905.86 with a per diem amount of $1.93 from July 1, 2021 Richard R Di Carlo and Sandra J Di Carlo 1288 Brainard Road Cleveland, OH 44124 401-08 Annual $4,002.66 with a per diem amount of $1.97 from July 1, 2021 Michael D’Angelo, III and Anne D’Angelo 163 Carmela Court, Bldg I, Unit #102 Jupiter, FL 33478 208-21 Even Years $4,037.93 with a per diem amount of $1.99 from July 1, 2021 Richard M Figallo 2900 Kerrwood Drive Columbus, OH 43231 211-28 Even Street $4,037.93 with a per diem amount of $1.99 from July 1, 2021 Reginald S Harris and Sylvia M Hayward-Harris 2830 Pebble Drive Decatur, GA 33034 212-09 Even Years $4,037.93 with a per diem amount of $1.992 from July 1, 2021 Timothy J Granneman, II Rt 1, Box 3232 Fort Gibson, OK 74434 217-34 Even Years $4,037.93 with a per diem amount of $1.99 from July 1, 2021 Robert M Randolph 6014 W County Road 12 Loveland, CO 80537 216-36 Even Years $4,037.93 with a per diem amount of $1.99 from July 1, 2021 Kandy Kruse 6801 S La Granderd Unit B16 Hodgkins, IL 60525 406-42 Annual $4,088.07 with a per diem amount of $2.02 from July 1,

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION/ SALE FOR NON-JUDICIAL TIMESHARE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to an action for non-judicial foreclosure of timeshare units on the Claim of Lien, which is dated August 19, 2021 and was recorded September 8, 2021, in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida in Official Records Book 3124, Page 1266 as Instrument Number 2338682, Florida, I will sell, to the highest and best bidder for cash, at COCONUT MALLORY MARINA AND RESORT Manager’s Office, 1445 S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040 on the 29th day of DECEMBER, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., the following described real property located in MONROE County, Florida, to-wit: Annual Timeshare Periods as set forth below 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.

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HOUSING FOR RENT

2021 Dan K Barrett and Terri Barrett 6131 Long Avenue Shawnee, KS 66216 403-19 Annual $4,089.67 with a per diem amount of $2.02 from July 1, 2021 Scott Klein P.O. Box 286 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32004 208-20 Odd Years $4,154.41 with a per diem amount of $2.05 from July 1, 2021 Charles Kevin White 7238 Della Drive Orlando, FL 32819 113-52 Annual $4,272.47 with a per diem amount of $2.11 from July 1, 2021 Jim MacNeil and Karen MacNeil 343 Brooktree Drive Corunna, ON N0N 1G0 Canada 404-09 Annual $4,292.81 with a per diem amount of $2.12 from July 1, 2021 Raymond Lawrence 2340 Shore Drive Morehead City, NC 285579406 112-48 Annual $4,895.37 with a per diem amount of $2.41 from July 1, 2021 Steven Robertson 4400 Washington Avenue, Ste 301 Evansville, IN 47714 401-06 Annual $5,148.54 with a per diem amount of 2.54 from July 1, 2021 Teotiste R Wood 1680 Walkley Road Apt 205 Ottawa, ON K 6PV 6P5 Canada 404-01 Annual $5,430.39 with a per diem amount of $2.68 from July 1, 2021 John Scott Coles and Linda Lee Dew 6349 Cook Road Swartz Creek, MI 48473 106-51 Annual $5,467.00 with a per diem amount of $2.70 from July 1, 2021 Travis Baynes and Ronnie Drake 2206 Floyd Avenue Richmond, VA 23220 404-06 Annual $5,583.34 with a per diem amount of $2.751.92 from July 1, 2021 Jonathan F Carr and Kimberly M Carr 6033 State Route 81 Greenville, NY 12158 403-22 Annual $5,613.01 with a per diem amount of $2.77 from July 1, 2021 Lavonzell T Nicholson and Marquies Gray 4315 Vixen Street New Orleans, LA 70131 403-20 Annual $5,793.12 with a per diem amount of $2.86 from July 1, 2021 Ewalt E Schultz and Deborah Schultz 59259 Albert Lane New Hudson, MI 48165 401-32 Annual $5,859.81 with a per diem amount of $2.89 from July 1, 2021 Jennifer Dingman and Allister Woodburn 1162 2nd Line Belmont R.R. #1 Havelock, ON K0L 1Z0 Canada 402-38 Annual $5,859.81 with a per diem amount of $2.89 from July 1, 2021 David A Tue and Jacqueline S Tue 325 N Tennessee Ave, Unit 4115 Lakeland, FL 33801 401-21 Annual $5,903.35 with a per diem amount of $2.91 from July 1, 2021 David T Moylan and Linda A Moylan

27 School Street Northbridge, MA 01534 401-18 Annual $5,903.35 with a per diem amount of $2.91 from July 1, 2021 Rodney Stephens and Michael Sims 2728 South Hills Riverdale, GA 30296 404-43 Annual $5,903.35 with a per diem amount of $2.91 from July 1, 2021 Jessica M Fields and Eric W Fields 5761 Mildred Lane Milford, OH 45150 404-16 Annual $5,903.35 with a per diem amount of $2.91 from July 1, 2021 Doreen M Bodine and Margaret B Loyd 232 Griffey Road Boaz, AL 35956 404-40 Annual $5,903.35 with a per diem amount of $2.91 from July 1, 2021 Latisha Soverns and Clayton Soverns 504 Kerri Cove Way, Apt 201 Midlothian, VA 23113 404/17 Annual $5,903.35 with a per diem amount of $2.91 from July 1, 2021 Adrian Vorovenci 201 Cowan Blvd Cambridge, ON N1T 1J8 Canada 4307-07 Annual $5,903.35 with a per diem amount of $2.91 from July 1, 2021 Cornelio Klassen and Maria Klasses 50323 Talbot Line R1 Aylmer, ON N5H 2R1 Canada 403/31 Annual $5,903.35with a per diem amount of $2.91 from July 1, 2021

The assessment lien created by the Claim of Lien was properly created and authorized pursuant to the timeshare instrument and applicable law, and the amounts secured by said lien are as set above.

You may cure the default at any time prior to the public auction by paying the amount due, as set forth in this notice, to the undersigned Trustee at the address set forth below.

THIS NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION/SALE is dated this _29th_ day of _NOVEMBER__, 2021.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of this NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION/ SALE FOR NON-JUDICIAL TIMESHARE FORECLOSURE has been furnished by regular First Class U.S. Mail to each of the obligors at the above listed addresses on this _29th_ day of __NOVEMBER____, 2021.

THOMAS L AVRUTIS, ESQUIRE TRUSTEE FOR COCONUT MALLORY MARINA AND RESORT TIMESHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC 201 Fletcher Avenue, Second Floor Sarasota, FL 34236 Telephone (941) 955-7715 Facsimile (941) 953-7625 Email: john @vacationfla.com Publish: December 9 & 16, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

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

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

Craig 954-296-0597 gibur key@comcast.net

SERVE/BARTEND ON THE OCEAN! Oceanfront private swim club is seeking customer service oriented Server/Bartender. Serve on pool deck, beach and/or bar lounge. Full-time/part-time positions available. Open year round, 10am-7pm daily. Small friendly staff and above average hourly wage plus tips. Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach or call April (305) 393-0631.

Fl Keys Diesel - Marathon now hiring: Diesel Technician -Competitive compensation package.

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

Diesel Mechanic Assistant position available.

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

Company willing to train.

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

Apartment for Rent in Key Largo.

2 1/2 rooms + 22' screened porch for 1 person. Fully furnished, all utilities incl. wifi, satellite TV, washer/ dryer.

Quiet, private, off-street parking. 2nd home from ocean. Nonsmoker, no pets. $1,850/ month 305-853-3779 RENTED IN LESS THAN FOUR DAYS!

AUTOS WANTED

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

ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

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

2003 20' CC Pro Line Sport, 2015 Mercury 150 4-stroke, 2016 All Marine Boat Trailer. Kept on boat lift. Located in Marathon. $26,500 305-942-6434 Place your BOAT FOR SALE ad here. Only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-7430844 today!

EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted - Big Time Discount Bait and Tackle in Marathon- competitive wages and working 3040 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

BOATS FOR SALE

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

Come Join Our Family and Have Fun At Work!

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

Apply in person at Castaway Restaurant, end of 15th Street, Oceanside, Marathon or email: lobstercrawl@gmail.com

NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah's is now hiring for all shifts. Please apply in person at 8919 Overseas Highway in Marathon.

Food for Thought in Marathon is hiring! FT and PT positions available, customer service, retail and kitchen prep. Healthy lifestyle and good sense of humor preferred.

Call (305) 743-3297

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

Call 305-743-0844 today !

The Marathon Yacht Club is looking to hire a Dishwasher. $13/ hr - 30-36 hrs/week.

Call 305-743-6739 to schedule an interview.

PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches.

Old Model Military Clocks & Watches.

Call 305-743-4578

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

HOBBIES/COLLECT.

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. SPACE FOR RENT 1,082 SF office space.

Renovated Corner Unit for rent in Islamorada. $ 3 , 0 0 0 / m o n t h Call 305.712.8888 Beautiful Office Space available for rent now on US1 in Tavernier @MM92.

Call 305-394-0530

HOMES FOR SALE MARATHON - DUPLEX FOR SALE: 2nd Avenue Gulf, Marathon, FL Call 305-481-1316

HOUSING FOR RENT

DUI Instructor

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

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.

BOAT CAPTAINS

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.

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

$1,500 SIGNING BONUS

Send resume to resumes@rainbowreef.com

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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

Ralons Security Duck Key $20/hr Class D License

Ralons Security 786-615-5522 Lic# B1500167

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

Apply Online at KeysBank.com/Careers

DYNASTY MARINE IS HIRING Dynasty Marine in Marathon is seeking a hard-working, motivated individual to construct cardboard boxes and perform other jobs related to the shipment of our live aquatic species. Part-time hours up to 25 hours a week. Perfect after school job. Call/text for information.305-849-8377

TEXT “MYTOMTHUMB” TO

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Apply online at mytomthumb.com/employment EOE-M/F/V/D

Member FDIC

Equal Housing Lender

Join Our Team!

DUI Evaluator

Careers Available In:

Part-time – Marathon

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

Branch • Accounting • Maintenance Administrative Support • Underwriting

The Advocate DUI Program is hiring for a part time position. DUI evaluator - 2 days a week, Bachelors or Masters degree with experience in substance abuse field required. Bilingual preferred, not required. Office located in Marathon. Contact Marcia at (305) 704-0117.

The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. a division of

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

IS HIRING! KEY LARGO

Behavioral Health Therapist (Children) Behavioral Health Counselor, FT (Children) Substance Abuse Counselor, PT (Adult) Driver PT/per diem

KEY WEST

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

MARATHON Admissions Specialist

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

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

Salaries Starting at $18/hr

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Fun, Fast-Paced Environment

Tuition Reimbursement

Quarterly Cash Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time

Great Hours

401K Employer Match

Apply Online! KeysBank.com/Careers

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

A caring heart & helpful hands required.

Ability to work some evening or weekend shifts a plus.

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

Background and drug screen req.

COMPETITIVE PAY! EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS!!!

Member FDIC

EOE-M/F/V/D

Equal Housing Lender

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

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

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)

Human Resources Assistant (Part-Time, Permanent)

Guest Services Staff

(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.

Full job descriptions available at

www.dolphins.org/career_opportunities

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

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Pigeon Key is seeking dedicated professionals seeking to make a positive impact in their community. Those individuals who wish to work on a uniquely beautiful island , while promoting our cultural history and preserving the natural Keys environment are encouraged to apply.

Competitive wages based on ability and experience. Applicants will be subject to criminal background check and drug screening.

Positions include: Trolley Operator (CDL licensing course provided for qualified applicant) Tour Guides, Sales Associates, Customer Relations Reps, Maintenance, Rental Associates and more.

Application online at pigeonkey.net - under the Staff icon. Or apply in person at the Pigeon Key Gift Shop, 2010 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL. Questions and completed applications can be emailed to pigeonkey@aol.com

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR

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

SERVE/BARTEND ON THE OCEAN! Oceanfront private swim club is seeking customer service oriented Server/Bartender.

Serve on pool deck, beach and/ or bar lounge. Full-time/part-time positions available. Open year round, 10am-7pm daily.

Small friendly staff and above average hourly wage plus tips.

Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach or call April 305-393-0631.

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED! Monroe County School District

LOCATION: MIDDLE KEYS

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.

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

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

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE We are now hiring for the following positions:

Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Drivers Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

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MESSAGE FROM THE SHERIFF Another busy holiday season is upon us and it’s been met so far with great weather and some outstanding community events and parades!

As your Sheriff, I want to ensure we all have a safe holiday season. While we’re blessed with some of the lowest crime rates in the state, we unfortunately are not crime-free.

Please remember and share these holiday tips: • The Sheriff’s Office will once again be offering the lobbies of its substations and headquarters building as safe zones for residents making online transactions or to anyone buying or selling in person.

County residents who wish to use one of the Sheriff’s Office substation lobbies can do so during working hours between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays.

• Help your neighbor and keep an extra eye on their porch as thieves love to steal boxes from homes.

The use of doorbell cameras can also curb such theft. Have your packages delivered where someone can receive them such as at your place of employment, or to a family member or neighbor.

• Be cautious of text messages from unknown senders offering sales. Online scams are abundant this time of year.

• The Sheriff's Office will be out in force looking for drunk and unsafe drivers this month and into New Year’s Day with the goal of making sure holiday travel is as safe as possible.

These are just a few reminders and steps we can take to make sure we all have a safe holiday season.

FRESH NEW MENU

Happy Holidays to all!

&

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We Also Repair & Replace Patio Door Screens

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FREE UBER

RIDES HOME 1,000s of people ride public transit from the mainland to work in the Keys. Far too often, many encounter challenges catching the bus back home for various reasons that are beyond their control (ex. Working late with little notice, emergencies, etc.).

This FREE PROGRAM, funded by the Florida Department of Transportation, provides FREE UBER (or Taxicab) RIDES home for those individuals.

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Join us daily 4-6pm for $3 small plates, domestic drafts, wine & liquor!

And don’t miss our Live Music! Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 5-8pm