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Hoping everyone is happy, healthy, safe and loved this holiday season.

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Santa Claus sure is one speedy fellow. According to Larry Silverberg, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at North Carolina State University, the big fellow needs to maintain a speed of 5,083,000 miles per hour to deliver gifts across the globe’s 200 million square miles in a single day. Granted, he slows down to 35 mph in Big Pine to avoid hitting Key Deer.

ON THE COVER Dennis and Linda Turner’s “Ricochet” left no doubt, outshining 14 other vessels to capture Best Overall at the 2021 Key Colony Beach lighted boat parade. For full coverage, see page 6. ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly

‘WE NEED FAIRLY PRICED INSURANCE RATES’ Legislators on Capitol Hill are fighting for affordable flood insurance CHARLOTTE TWINE

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n the Upper Keys, a 73-yearold resident has decided to no longer purchase flood insurance, even though the ground floor of her primary home of decades was flooded with three feet of water after Hurricane Irma. Why? “I can’t afford the premiums any more,” she said.

But in written statements to Keys Weekly, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez said they are fighting for lower flood insurance premiums in Congress for their many constituents who live in coastal areas, including in the Florida Keys. In November, Rubio co-led, and Giménez signed on as a co-sponsor for, the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act, which would cap annual premium increases at 9%.

“The bill fixes major problems with the current NFIP program and would make needed reforms to the misguided Risk Rating 2.0. By capping annual rate increases … this NFIP reform legislation would be a huge win for the residents of Monroe County,” said Giménez.

Risk Rating 2.0 is FEMA’s new method of calculating premiums for its National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The calculations are based on the value of policyholders’ homes and the flood risk of individual properties.

According to FEMA, 96% of current policyholders will see either an immediate decrease or $20 less per month in their premiums under the new pricing system.

However, Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe (FIRM), a nonprofit watchdog group, said their database analysis shows something vastly different when looking at the Keys.

“Monroe County flood policy owners could expect increases averaging $3,200 annually,” FIRM said in a statement. “FIRM’s rate analysis is thousands of dollars higher than FEMA’s projected increases and contradicts

them sharply. FEMA has said rates should increase about $240 annually for almost 93% of Monroe County policyholders.”

The first phase of Risk Rating 2.0 “This NFIP reform rolled out on Oct. 1, legislation would 2021, for new flood be a huge win for insurance policy the residents of owners, and the Monroe County,” second phase will U.S. Representa- hit all policy owners tive Giménez on April 1, 2022. told Keys Weekly.

Mel Montagne CONTRIBUTED is the president of FIRM as well as the vice president of sales for Insurance Office of America. He told Keys Weekly that FIRM has been deciphering the effect of Risk Rating 2.0 on new policy holders since October, but “we have had instances here in the office where we've quoted new flood insurance policies to buyers and they’ve gone on to other properties. … At a minimum, current policyholders can expect an 18 U.S. Senator % to 25 % increase Marco Rubio co- in their premiums in led the National April.”

Flood Insurance Per federal Program Reaustatutes, NFIP anthorization Act, which would cap nual increases are annual flood in- capped at 18% for surance premium primary residential properties and 25% increases at 9 percent. CONfor second homes TRIBUTED and commercial properties. Therefore, if the NFIP Reauthorization Act of 2021 succeeds in capping annual premium increases at 9 %, Monroe County homeowners’ bank accounts won’t be as stretched thin.

However, according to Lisa Tennyson, the county’s director of

legislative affairs, the future of the NFIP Reauthorization Act of 2021 is unclear.

“The Senate and the House are busy with other things,” she said. “It's a matter of what gets their attention, and right now NFIP doesn’t compete with that. However, after April 1, when the bulk of policy owners feel impacts of Risk Rating 2.0, the public's response to those impacts could spur movement.”

But Tennyson pointed out that fighting for lower flood insurance premiums can have an image problem on the Hill.

“Opponents argue that the main beneficiaries of affordable flood insurance are wealthy people with upscale homes in coastal communities,” she said. “And of course, we know that not to be true. Teachers, nurses, firefighters, government workers — these are the main beneficiaries of affordable flood insurance.”

Keys Weekly asked both Giménez and Rubio what they would tell that 73-year-old homeowner who has decided to forego flood insurance.

Giménez said, “If she called my office, I would have one of our professional caseworkers walk through the government programs available to her to help ease the burden. This is another great example that proves NFIP reform isn’t just for the second homes, it's for the people who have to deal with these flooding issues day in and day out. This impacts real people, not just a wealthy few.”

Rubio said, “I understand the challenge, and it is why we need fairly and transparently priced insurance rates. Unfortunately, President Biden’s Risk Rating 2.0 will only make things worse, which is why I continue to fight for long overdue reforms to the program.”

Tennyson urges Monroe County homeowners to be proactive.

“I encourage everyone to pay attention to Risk Rating 2.0 and contact federal elected officials. Let Giménez, Rubio and (U.S. Senator Rick) Scott know how important this issue is to you,” she said.

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MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 23, 2021

A GLOWING REVIEW Key Colony Beach celebrates annual lighted boat parade

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lectricity and water usually don’t mix. Unless, of course, it’s the Key Colony Beach boat parade. On Dec. 12, dozens of cars lined Sadowski causeway and the canals of KCB to witness the city’s annual lighted boat parade. The 2021 contest featured 15 boats ranging from a 10-foot kayak (whose operator pelted the crowd with snowballs like Buddy the Elf) to 45-foot catamarans and cabin cruisers all putting on their best show for the panel of judges.

“What a wonderful parade,” said event organizer Ted Fischer. “The boats were all just incredible, and the community was truly the overall winners of the event.”

— Alex Rickert

THE WINNERS’ CIRCLE Best Overall - “Ricochet” by Dennis and Linda Turner Best in Class, 30 feet and under - “Snowflake” by Jim Stewart Best in Class, over 30 feet - “New Beginnings” by Ilene B. Clark

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6 1. Boats line the canal waiting for their turn in front of the judges’ stand.

2. The Grinch has stolen his last Christmas thanks to the Key Colony Beach police.

3. “New Beginnings” by Ilene Clark takes home Best in Class for boats over 30 feet 4. Marathon Mermaid’s spirited crew and music could be heard all the way down the canal.

5. “Izzy Rose” by Bud Fernandes is the Brightest and Most Colorful winner for boats over 30 feet 6. “Colorado Magic” by Ron Teke is the Brightest and Most Colorful winner in the 30 feet and under category.

7. “Snowflake by Jim Stewart captures Best in Class in the 30 feet and under category (look closely to spot the ‘major award’ on the bow).

Photos by ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly

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MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 23, 2021

DENTAL HEALTH IS ON THE MOVE KEYS AHEC LAUNCHES MOBILE DENTAL UNIT NEXT MONTH

CHARLOTTE TWINE

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THE FLORIDA KEYS MELTING POT

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS HAD AN UPTICK IN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN RECENT YEARS

The Florida Keys Area Health Education Center (AHEC) will launch its mobile dental unit for kids in January. CONTRIBUTED

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tarting in January 2022, Keys AHEC will expand its services to bring a mobile dental unit staffed with a dentist and a dental hygienist to Monroe County schools throughout the Keys. The service is being offered through a fundraising partnership with the Waypoint Foundation and the Smile Maker program.

The program currently limits its health services to students. Services will include dental exams, X-rays, cleanings, fillings, sealants and dental education. There will be a $10 fee for service and no other costs for parents.

Ribbon-cutting celebrations for the mobile dental unit will take place at 9 a.m. on Jan. 4, 5 and 6 at Key Largo School, Stanley Switlik Elementary in Marathon and Gerald Adams Elementary in Key West, respectively.

Appointments for the dental unit will be necessary. To schedule an appointment, call 305-743-7111 ext. 220.

Parents must complete initial patient packets, which can be printed from keysahec.org/dental.

The Florida Keys Area Health Education Center (AHEC), founded in 1990, provides community-based health education and medical services throughout Monroe County. Services include school-based primary health care to youth in Monroe County, as well as other community health support and education. All programs are provided at no cost to the families. Michael Cunningham, CEO and director of AHEC, has provided his full support for this initiative to establish a comprehensive oral health program for medically vulnerable children in the Florida Keys.

Smile Maker builds on the program currently operated by AHEC that provides dental exams and sealants to elementary and middle school children at six school locations. Paid and

volunteer staff include nine registered dental hygienists, six certified dental assistants and two dentists. AHEC will operate the mobile dental clinic. With services being provided on school grounds, during school hours, the Medicaid population will be reached.

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2022 schedule (for complete schedule, visit https://keysahec. org/2022-dental-schedule) Jan. 11-13: Sugarloaf School *Unit in front of Cafeteria Jan. 18-20: HOB School *Unit in bus loop, parents must report to front office Jan. 25-27: Key Largo School *Unit

by Cafeteria-Parents must report to front office Feb. 1-3: Stanley Switlik School *Unit in front parking lot Feb. 8-10: Gerald Adams School *Unit on side of school, parents must report to front office Feb. 15-17: Plantation Key School *Unit behind school, parents must report to front office Feb. 22-24: Poinciana School *Unit in front parking lot March 1-3: Coral Shores High School *Unit on Wrenn St Side of School March 8-10: Marathon HS/MS *Unit on Side of School near field entrance March 15-17: Key West HS *Unit in back of School near weight room, parents must report to front office March 29-31: Sugarloaf School *Unit in front of cafeteria April 5-7: HOB School *Unit is bus loop, parents must report to front office

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aiti. Uzbekistan. Nicaragua. Sweden. Cuba. Zimbabwe. Brazil. Afghanistan. No, this is not the start of a listing of United Nations members. These are just a few of the countries that are represented in the Monroe County School District (MCSD). The total number of countries that are represented in the school system? 91.

Take a moment to let that sink in: The students in Florida Keys schools come from 91 different countries.

Natallie Liz is the district’s District ESOL coordinator. ESOL stands for “English for Speakers of Other Languages.”

“We’ve had an increase in enrollment for students born outside of the U.S. in the last few years,” Liz told Keys Weekly. She pointed out that after the recent earthquake in Haiti, more students have come from there. And 34 students are from Uzbekistan.

“There’s an understanding they may be fleeing for political reasons, and there’s a confidentiality agreement,” said Liz. “We don’t ask, and we welcome them. We do our best to align them with strategies that they can use beyond their career with us.”

The staff members in the school district make it a policy to welcome students from wherever they are from and be prepared to educate them, whether they speak Portuguese or Dari, which is a dialect of Persian used in Afghanistan.

According to Amber Archer Acevedo, coordinator of community relations for MCSD, “We have 896 active English Language (EL) students, classified as English learners, with 29 different languages.

This is approximately 10 percent of the 8,900 students we have in the district.”

If a student cannot speak English, staff members have a system to figure out the best way to educate them. During registration, all new students get a home language survey and their families

At a Marathon event to engage diverse learners with literacy, attendees pose with Clifford the Big Red Dog from Scholastic Books. Standing, from left, Marathon High School Assistant Principal Trevor Tyler, MCSD ESOL Coordinator Natallie Liz, Stanley Switlik Assistant Principal Sarah Adams and Instructional Materials Coordinator Kristen Condella; Stanley Switlik Elementary School Literacy Coach Tanya Sly kneels next to children from Guatemala, members of the same family. CONTRIBUTED

indicate that another language than English is spoken at home. From there, the student is partnered with an ESOL support staff member and sent to the most appropriate setting, which can be a sheltered instruction class with students who do not have any English proficiency or an integrated classroom with native English speakers.

“We get in educational materials in a wide variety of languages,” said Acedevo, who noted that the ESOL program is completely funded by the U.S. and Florida’s departments of education. Very often, translation apps on electronic devices are used.

Superintendent Theresa Axford states, “We are proud of our teachers and staff who work very hard to provide instruction to students who are English learners. In many cases, students come to us with no English speaking ability and Monroe County School District teachers use multiple resources and much planning for instruction to help them succeed. It is remarkable to watch how this process works and how successful students become in their capable hands.”

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MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 23, 2021

‘I WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT PEOPLE LIKE THIS EXIST’ Online community applauds act of generosity by an ‘elf’ CHARLOTTE TWINE

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id you just read the latest news headlines and lose faith in humanity? We know. We hear you. But have a seat, relax and read this story. It may possibly warm up even the frostiest of hearts…

On the community Facebook page What’s Up Florida Keys?, Brad Mullis posted the following on Dec. 15: “To the lady that just followed my pregnant girl around at the Bealls in Marathon picking everything up that she was looking at to buy, but couldn't afford and surprised her by buying it for her, you are a saint and an amazing human being. If there were more people like you, this world would be a much better place to live. You made a pregnant lady who has been through so much and is trying so hard, so happy and thankful she was brought to tears. I don't know who you are, but I know you are an angel.

Thank you and Merry Christmas.”

The post quickly gained traction, gaining hundreds of “Loves” in just a few hours. As of presstime for the Keys Weekly, Mullis’ story had 1,900 reactions and 228 comments.

One commenter wrote, “The only thing in the strand that should be written is a praise. Praise to the lady that did this. Ask yourself if you would. I would think about it, but I probably wouldn’t do it. This is the best post of the year.”

Keys Weekly tracked down the “pregnant girl.”

Her name is Shay Ferguson and is six months pregnant. She verified the story and wept openly during the interview.

“First of all, I’m so grateful for my honey for posting this. He has been so amazing through my recovery,” she said. “I’m flabbergasted that this angel bought all that. I know she wants to stay anonymous.

For her to do something like this … she doesn't know what she did for me.”

Ferguson wants readers to know her story.

For many years, she has had a problem with recurring MRSA, a staph infection that is difficult to treat. She has had many reconstructive surgeries, which unfortunately led to an opiate addiction. Then, in January 2021, in Miami, she cut her back while swimming, a precarious situation for anyone with recurring MRSA. “I don't remember anything after the paramedics picked me up, and I woke up two months later from a coma in a hospital,” she said. “The doctors told me if I continued to live life that way, I would die. And I realized that a lot of things I had chosen in my life led me to where I was.”

Wanting to change her life, she moved in with her mother in Big Pine Key. Then she met Mullis in July.

The couple fell in love — and were very surprised to find out in August that she was pregnant. They now live together in Islamorada. “​​I am getting my life together. I’ve been sober since January, and I knew we could be healthy and happy and give this child a good life,” said Ferguson.

Now back to that “elf”...

While killing time to see her obstetrician in

Ferguson, six months pregnant, said the act of generosity has given her hope. CONTRIBUTED

Marathon, Ferguson went to Beall’s to do some shopping.

A “super friendly” lady asked her where the children’s section was. Ferguson showed her, and they chatted a little bit while Ferguson continued shopping. She looked at some sweaters, then put them back, because she knew she couldn’t afford them.

Shay Ferguson and Then she went up to the Brad Mullis were moved cashier, piled her items next by a recent act of gento the register and froze in erosity. embarrassment – she had forgotten her credit card in her car. She ran outside. When she came back, her items — plus the sweaters she had put back, and much more — were all bagged. The staff said it was paid for. Ferguson realized that the elf was the woman that she had helped.

“She just said, ‘I’m going to get all that for you because you’re pregnant and I want you to have a Merry Christmas,’” said Ferguson, with emotion. “I hugged her and cried. I was just so shocked. I want everyone to know that people like this exist. It can give you hope again. Society can see that you’re fighting, and you can change even if you’ve had a bad time.” ​​ ​​Due to crack reporting skills, we were able to discover the identity of the elf. She would indeed like to stay anonymous, but she verified all the details that Ferguson told us. She also wanted to say this: “The only wish that I have is for everyone out there to keep your eye on each other and look for opportunities to give a little kindness. You never know when it really matters most. I was touched by all the responses on Facebook, even tearful. I hope we can hold on to this through the whole year.”

BRIEFLY Sheriff’s office receives additional holiday donations Holiday donations to the Sheriff’s Office continued to snowball as two more community members donated additional funds.

Marathon Vice Mayor Dr. Daniel Zieg called Sheriff Rick Ramsay last week to advise him he wished to donate $1,000.

The next morning, David Brickner of Key West contacted the Sheriff’s Office with a $4,000 donation.

They join Marathon City Councilman Steve Cook and the Bentleys of Key West who each donated $4,000, as well as Jeannette Chiari and her husband Bill Horn and Maria Brandvold, all of Marathon, who all donated $1,000.

All the donations were made to support local law enforcement and the community.

Deputies will disburse $50 grocery store gift cards to those in need throughout the county on behalf of all who donated.

“We are extremely thankful and blessed by these additional donations from citizens, friends and partners,” said Ramsay. “Their generosity will help make this holiday season the best it can be for many others.”

Save the date for Carnivale in the Keys Mark your calendars for Carnivale in the Keys, an evening to benefit Fishermen’s Community Hospital. On Feb. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m., attendees will enjoy an evening of Caribbean food and cocktails, samba music and both live and silent auctions at Oceanfront Park.

Tickets are $125. Details and purchase information to follow.

Marathon library prepares to close out 2021 Thursday, Dec. 23: Babytime Story time for ages 0-2,10:30 a.m.; Kids Build: Lego Club, 3:30 p.m.; Procraftinators: Sewing, Knitting and Crafts Open Lab, 3-7 p.m.; Sewing Basics Ages 10 and up, 5 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 24: Libraries closed.

Saturday, Dec. 25: Libraries closed Monday, Dec. 27: 3D Printing Open Lab, 10 a.m.; Chair Yoga (adults), 11 a.m.; Dungeons and Dragons for Preteens, 3:30 p.m. Chess & Games Club, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 28: Get Creative with Art (Teens/Adults), 9:30 a.m.; Mahjong for new and experienced players (Adults),10 a.m.; “Advanced” Dungeons & Dragons for adults, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 29: Cosmic Kids Movement & Yoga Adventures, 10:30 a.m. Dungeons & Dragons for Teens, 3 p.m.; “Advanced” Dungeons & Dragons for adults, 5 p.m.

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MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 23, 2021

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o you haven’t paid that much attention to your behavior this year because you’re not really sure you believe all that stuff about the big man and his sleigh? You’re not too worried about what presents you’re going to get for Christmas? Well, if you want to be absolutely certain how things will go, here are:

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WAYS TO GET YOURSELF ON SANTA’S NAUGHTY LIST 10. Rent a barge, put a backhoe on it, find an island and scrape it bare.

9. Let everyone on social media know how much you love and appreciate cruise ships.

8. Sew your uncle’s face to the carpet.

7. Let everyone on social media know how much you hate and despise cruise ships.

6. Re-introduce screwworm to the Florida Keys.

5. Steal the drain plug from the boat at the vacation rental across from your house.

4. Use Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds to purchase a 35foot Contender for the sole purpose of human trafficking so you can staff your restaurant.

3. Drive a slow-moving, oversized vehicle through Islamorada on a Saturday.

2. Instead of milk and cookies, leave Santa quinoa and soda water.

1. Use your political party’s base to get you elected to an office you have no business holding.

fter a couple of days cruising the Florida west coast in fantastic weather and a kindly sea I transited the Caloosahatchee River to haul-out and refit before hurricane season arrives. I always look forward to refits as I enjoy working on the boat as much as I do being underway. I’m fond of DIY yards that don’t have any requirements to use the marina staff for CAPT. MIKE anything. Being a fulltime cruiser, I also want BARBER to live on the boat while working. Doing the work yourself leaves you in a better position Capt’n Mike has later to effect repairs in an emergency. If you an undergraduate did the work and it fails later down the way, degree in marine you will be an expert on how to best fix it. I technology and 50 years of sailing equally enjoy the boatyard culture, complete with sunset community meals and ad hoc the oceans of the world. Currently, music jams. Being in the yards is a time when he visits the you can relax your self-reliant fervor a little.

Florida Keys reefs However, if you spend any time out here conducting eco in Waterworld you will have a growing list tours. of things that just piss you off. Any lifestyle has its good and bad points and we all like to think that full-time cruising is somehow exempt, but of course it is not. I read a cartoon recently; the first frame was a couple screaming expletives at each other from the cockpit to the bow while anchoring; the next frame was the same couple sitting in the cockpit drinking wine acknowledging how great life on a boat is. There is nothing you can do when a couple like this interrupts your peace as they anchor next to you except smile, wave and say “welcome to the harbor.”

Other events make me want to rewrite the Jimmy Buffett lyrics from “these three-day tourists are really a bore” to “these three-day tourists are really dangerous.” Case in point: tourist with more money than seamanship fires up his mega yacht, flies past me doing 15 knots and throwing a four-foot wake in an inlet with restricted maneuverability. Or worse, the same tourist throws the same wake at boats on a dock … bump, rock and bang.

It is a conflicting human dichotomy of wanting to have our way even when we hate that behavior being applied to us. When boaters are underway they want to be unimpeded, even if it means waking docked boats.

Conversely, the same boater will scream bloody murder to anyone who wakes them while they are at the dock.

The only resolution to this type of conflict is discipline and pride in the craft of seamanship. Thoreau taught us long ago that the “undisciplined life is not worth living.” Apply a little reasoning to this and it is an easy step to realize that undisciplined actions are an abject annoyance to everyone. Out here on the water they can also be costly and dangerous. Way before Thoreau, we had a thing called the “Golden Rule” — you remember: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

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MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 23, 2021

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​​ ear Santa, D This year some of what I want are the same things I ask for every year: less poverty and more peace, health and happiness.

I have 2 big requests, not just for me but for everyone. First, we have all been dealing with the mental, physical and health consequences of COVID. While eradication may not be possible, my biggest wish is that COVID becomes an illness that is one of the more common illnesses that we don’t worry too much about.

I have seen not just the health consequences but the mental health consequences for our children and their families. I guess what I am really looking for is healing. I know we can’t blame COVID for all the problems in the world, but maybe, if you find it in your heart to gift me this, we may all begin to heal.

Second, I know you don’t involve yourself with politics; however, what I want is not political.

I wish that we, as a country, get back to America first and not choose a political side. Politics has found its way into areas it should not be. Please take the politics out of health and science, out of environmental concerns, and out of our schools. I really believe that if you can give this gift your “Good List” will quadruple in size.

I really don’t want anything for myself this year, so if you can find a way to give me these gifts, I would be very grateful and promise to continue to remain on your “Good List.”

Love, Mindy Conn School board member, District 3

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An island wish list

MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 23, 2021

My Dearest Santa Claus, As you well know, I have been a Very Good Girl almost all year long, so please sit back and take a good hard look at my wish list! For the county, may we please have 1.8 billion dollars for infrastructure projects? Now, as for my personal want list … let’s start with my need for a plane so I can bebop up and down the county faster. Just think of how many more places I could be in a day if I could fly! Of course, I’ll need a pilot too. As you know I have extra room in my closet, so a few new outfits with matching shoes (you know my size) would be greatly appreciated!

Santa, is there any way I can get an extra hour or so a day? I really would love to spend more time with my family, Mallory and Michael, and my friends!

Thank you, Santa, for all the love and gifts you bestow on everyone in the Fabulous Florida Keys! I’ll have your cookies and eggnog ready!

Fondly, Michelle Lincoln Coldiron County Commissioner, District 2

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he head elf himself is getting ready for his yearly world tour, and lastminute letters are flying into the North Pole (clearly some people are forgetting about supply chain delays). To ease the load on the big man, the Weekly managed to snag a couple letters from grownups here in the Keys on their way up north.* Here’s what we found: *Action authorized through special arrangement with U.S. elf representatives.

Tampering with mail is a federal felony.

Dear Santa, You know as well as anyone that it's been a wild year. A few ups, lots of downs and frightening situations. However, as we keep moving forward, we seem to be doing much better. Our little island town is bustling once again. Me and mine are healthy, happy and looking forward to a new, exciting and positive year. If you had any part in it, thanks for that, and especially thanks for the upcoming completion of the Old Seven Mile Bridge, not only for us but for everyone. That was a biggie. I think your time would be better spent grabbing a beer at Castaway or a taco at Sparky’s instead of stopping by Pigeon Key this year. We're good out here.

Thanks, Santa. Love the suit.

P.S. If you're looking for a side hustle the rest of the year, we’re hiring.

Kelly McKinnon Executive director, Pigeon Key Foundation [Dictated, not read. KM/JK]

Dear Santa.

With the current complications with mail I’m sending my list in this wonderful publication!

Due to supply chain issues I’m happy to settle for cash or winning lottery tickets! You kind of owe me one because in 1988 I asked you for a Nintendo game system. There must’ve been a mixup at the North Pole because you brought it but it was addressed to my older brother, so I rarely ever got to play it. I also ask you to help our customers to be patient and polite to all of us working hard during this holiday season. We are all doing our best! Merry Christmas and fly safe!

Love, Cheddar Bartender, Overseas Pub & Grill P.S. Andy Sharf would like to know if Red Ryder makes an assault rifle? If so, he’ll take one of those!

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MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 23, 2021

Dear Santa, Hello from Chris, Robyn, Riley and Harris at The Tackle Box. Life has been good in the “bait and tackle world” and we have enjoyed helping your “Elves” with “stocking stuffers.” Since life has been so good, we wanted to write you this letter to ask you for a few things that would make life good for others.

It was hard to decide what we wanted to ask, but we narrowed it down to two things that affect a lot of people in the Keys.

Before we started writing we thought long and hard about the years since we last wrote. We came to the conclusion that we have been pretty good (well, most of the time) and should be on your “nice list”.

One thing we wanted to ask you for is help with providing affordable housing in the Keys. Please help so we can keep families in the Keys and so we can have affordable places for workers and their families to be able to live in the Keys.

On a less serious note, can you please, please, please block all of those calls to our cell phones warning us about our vehicle warranties? And how about those calls letting us know we have won awards/prizes for contests we never entered? And junk emails we block but seem to multiply?

Finally, we just wanted to thank you for all the wonderful, magical years! We will wave at you when you ride through the neighborhood on the fire truck!

Merry “Fish”mas!!

Chris, Robyn, Riley & Harris Still

Dear Santa, The residents of Key Colony Beach have been very good this year!

So, I have a few things I want to ask you to bring them.

First, the completion of our storm water projects to protect our precious inshore waters. Second, as I sit in my office making this list, my chair keeps rolling away from my desk because the trailer that serves as our City Hall is sinking into the ground and my door swings closed by itself (sometimes that’s a good thing!). Our residents have been patiently waiting since Irma ravaged our city for a new City Hall. … I know it might be a tight fit for the sleigh but we would be forever grateful if you could squeeze it in.

And perhaps the most important gift: please bring peace and joy to all the residents of Key Colony Beach as we are all one big extended family.

Thank you in advance for making these Christmas wishes come true for KCB. As for me and my wish list, I have all I need with my love Kimberly and our little Maggie. We can’t forget Harley, either, who crossed the rainbow bridge last January. They are my heart and joy.

Thank you, Santa, for all you do!

David Turner City Administrator Key Colony Beach

Dear Santa, I would love to be a fly on the wall in your North Pole headquarters as you plan your annual trip around the world this year. Are you concerned about billionaire spacecraft crashing into you? Do you have to have a COVID test to drop off presents in certain countries? Is Rudolph’s nose a little different shade of red because of his vaccine? I’m telling you it’s gotta be tough to be you!

When you get to the good old US of A are you anxious about coming down the chimneys of families whose Christmas card is a small militia? Did the elves have supply chain issues? I understand that requests are down this year because everyone has so much cash from the government, they just don’t need anything anymore!

Yes sir, it’s gotta be tough to be you! But I don’t care how tough you have it, it’s your job to bring presents to all good little boys and girls and I am going to hold you to it. This year I want you to bring the gift of laughter back to us all. We need it desperately.

Not laughter from making fun of people or hurting people. Bring us the genuine smile, joy and laughter of innocent little children. Those who see the world as we all once did. Santa, your own “Ho Ho Ho” is a panacea, and we need it now more than ever before.

Love, Josh Mothner Realtor, Coldwell Banker Schmitt

Dear Santa, Do you exist? I made it 40 years believing in you, but I have to admit, I’m starting to wonder. … Last year, I asked for COVID to be over, and yet here we are again. Omicron? Really? What, did you pull that off the side of a Transformers box you were giving to a kid?

So I start where I began last year.

Please, please, please can we be done with this! I don’t ever want to use a mask as a stocking stuffer again!

But since you didn’t end it last year, a lot of people suffered. We lost friends, family, and co-workers – people who make the Florida Keys the place we all know and love. So Santa, would you take care of my friends who are spending their Christmas with an empty seat at their table? Can you bring them hope and love to help their grieving hearts?

Before I get to what I want, you already gave me the best present a girl could get. He’s cute, blonde, and makes me crazy. I couldn’t love him any more, my son Drake. May you bring him the patience to do math, the stamina to run fast, kindness with which to treat others, and the fortitude to deal with me.

For the people I serve, may you give me the strength to hear them, the determination to serve them, and the patience for when I disagree with some of them.

The opportunity to serve is a gift, but sometimes feels like when someone gives you new exercise equipment – it hurts to do it.

And it wouldn’t be a letter to Santa without a request or two for me. May you keep those in my life who get their own joy through seeing it in my eyes, and may I be able to do the same for them. As I take on a new challenge for our community, may you either create more than 24 hours in a day, or if you can’t pull that one off, help me to figure out what’s important. And may my family find peace, love, and happiness this holiday season and throughout the new year.

Santa, I ask that you help us make every night — and not just New Year’s — worthy of celebrating with champagne.

Bless us all for 2022.

Love, Holly Merrill Raschein (Monroe County Commissioner, District 5)

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MARATHON WEEKLY / DECEMBER 23, 2021

ALEX RICKERT

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SANTA’S HIGHLIGHT REEL

THE BEST (AND WORST ) CHRISTMAS PRESENTS OF ALL TIME

CLAUDIA MCEWEN My husband Jim was working in Grand Cayman, so I flew home several days ahead of his planned travel. Instead, he made a stop in Marathon, and when we got back from our trip north, I had a full L-shaped wall unit for all of my books. He and a friend had built it in the two days before he flew north. It was amazing.

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ll men and women may be created equal, but let’s face it … all Christmas presents certainly are not. Whether Christmas morning brings unimaginable delight, disappointment, or just plain confusion, at least one surprise is bound to happen each year. With that in mind, we asked Keys residents for Santa’s highlights (and lowlights) from gifts throughout the years.

SARAH BRIGNAC Rachel Bowman knew how much I love Clydesdale horses, and I was always asking her if Adolphus Busch could get me in to see them. So one Christmas, I came home to something in my driveway. Apparently it was a cardboard Clydesdale display at Winn-Dixie, and Rachel bribed one of the employees to sell it to her, put it together and set it up with lights in my driveway. She said the best part was seeing her boyfriend and his brother walking down the street, realizing my car was still there, and turning back around and running so I didn’t see them.

SHILO YIDER Last year for Christmas my grandpa got me a math book. It was a thoughtful gift considering it could help better educate me, but the book was for 3rd graders and I am an 8th grader.

ASHLEY WATSON I got a five-pound can of green beans from my grandma once.

As all of my siblings and cousins opened fun gifts, I got a can of beans … all because I had said once that they were my favorite vegetable. P.S. Of course, I ate the whole can.

ANDREW WEAVER It was a really sentimental gift for me. I play the guitar, and so my dad got me a brand new guitar pick. But on the pick it read ‘I could not have picked a better son.’ It is a gift I will always remember.

TRINITY JACOX It was when the Among Us games had just come out and were very popular. I had mentioned the game a few times to my mom, and so for Christmas she got me Among Us earrings. Apparently she thought I had become a gamer girl, which was not the case.

ALISON GARCIA I got the same worst gift twice! And to top it off, it was on the same Christmas. Two of my great aunts happened to give me the same ugly sweater. I guess I must just look like someone who likes ugly sweaters.

ESMERALDA PRIETO It was when I was 5 years old. I got a toy horse-drawn carriage. I was in love with Barbie dolls. So the world of my love for horses and Barbies finally came together.

JAZMARY SANTIAGO One year for Christmas I got a pit bull puppy. I named it Benji. I had wanted one for years so my Christmas wish finally came true.

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WARMING UP Cold-stunned Kemp’s ridley turtles venture from New England to the Keys

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group of 20 critically endangered juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtles was flown by private plane Friday from Marshfield, Massachusetts to the subtropical Florida Keys to convalesce at the Marathon Turtle Hospital after being rescued from Cape Cod Bay’s frigid coastal waters.

The flight to Florida Keys Marathon International Airport was conducted in collaboration with “Turtles Fly Too,” a nonprofit group that engages general aviation pilots who donate their aircraft, fuel and time to provide emergency transport for rescued sea turtles and other endangered species.

The reptiles were recently rescued and initially treated at the New England Aquarium in Boston.

Each of the turtles suffers from “cold stunning,” a hypothermic reaction that occurs when sea turtles are exposed to cold water for a prolonged time, according to Bette Zirkelbach, manager of the Turtle Hospital.

“These sea turtles are at the Turtle Hospital in the Florida Keys to warm up; their temperatures were extremely low — just like the tourists that come to the Keys to warm up,” said Zirkelbach. “The Kemp’s ridley is the most critically endangered sea turtle in the world, so it’s really important to help these little ones survive.”

Upon the turtles’ arrival at the hospital, staff identified each with a dedicated number, took their

Blood samples help provide a clear picture of each animal’s health.

photographs, and documented their weight, blood samples, and swimming ability in a small pool to gauge their in-water respiration and swim strength.

Treatment over the next few months at the Turtle Hospital is expected to include broad-spectrum antibiotics, fluids, vitamins and a healthy diet, and the group of turtles is to be rehabilitated in water tanks set at 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

According to Zirkelbach, once the sea turtles are healthy enough to be released back to the wild, they will return to warmer waters off central east Florida where this species is found, especially at this young life stage.

The Turtle Hospital opened in September 1986 as the world’s first state-licensed veterinary sea turtle hospital. The facility has treated and rehabilitated 2,000 injured sea turtles and assisted scores of hatchlings gone astray after exiting their nests.

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CONCHS TOP FINS

Key West earns first victory of the season over Marathon On Dec. 16, a Monroe County rivalry made its way to the Marathon stadium as the Key West Conchs traveled to face the Marathon Dolphins varsity soccer team. Key West notched its first victory with a 3-0 shutout to improve to 1-2-1, while Marathon fell to 1-5-3 on the season.

— Alex Rickert 1. Players race for the ball.

2. Fabbianho Louis Jeune (12) battles for position with a Conch defender.

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3. Defender Alex Perdomo sends the ball up field.

4. Dolphin senior Patrick Crews (18).

5. Jonathan Gvili (11) battles with Dolphin Patrick Crews (18) for control of the ball.

6. Goalkeeper Lucas Silva keeps the ball out of the net.

Photos by BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly. More game photos at ShadyPalmPhotography.com.

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CLOSE CONTEST Lady Canes eke out victory over Lady Dolphins in OT

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our quarters didn’t settle the Dec. 14 girl’s varsity basketball game between the Coral Shores Hurricanes and Marathon Dolphins.

In the end, a 26-point, 10-rebound game by Coral Shores guard/forward Bekky Valenzuela would propel the Hurricanes to a 50-47 victory over the Dolphins.

Valenzuela also registered four assists and nine steals in a big night for the senior. Sophomore forward Brooke Mandozzi was the Hurricanes’ second-leading scorer with 11 points on four field goals and three free throws.

The Dolphins were led by junior guard Abrianna Marshall, who scored 20 points, and freshman guard Elena Eubank with 14 points. The Lady Hurricanes, 5-5, followed up with a victory over Westminster Christian, 47-44, on Dec. 16 before heading into the holiday break. They return to the court on Jan. 4 against the Florida Christian Patriots. The Lady Dolphins, 4-6, are back in action Jan. 12 when they welcome the Keys Gate Knights.

— Jim McCarthy

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1. Coral Shores senior guard Bekky Valenzuela (24) drives to the basket as Marathon junior guard Abrianna Marshal (11)l gets ready to contest the layup.

2. Lady Cane Kailee (10) gets off a shot as Lady Dolphins defenders close in.

3. Lady Canes and Lady Dolphins players battle for a rebound.

4. Junior Kailee Reinoso (10) dribbles the ball.

5. Hurricane Kylie Deckard (20) blocks a Dolphin shot.

Photos by Barry Gaukel. More game photos at ShadyPalmPhotography. com.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! When giving goes viral…

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SANTA’S CARAVAN

Kris Kringle’s tour of Marathon Santa will once again make his way through Marathon on Christmas Eve. Thankfully, he kindly tipped us off as to where he’ll be and when.

Timing is approximate. Please don’t hold the head elf to an exact schedule, as the reindeer may want a break.

6:00 Station 15 6:15 Guava Ave. to Morton St. to Kyle Ave 6:45 Curry Hammock State Park 7:00 Coco Plum 7:20 KCB around the golf course 7:45 North Marathon Shores (behind the airport) 8:00 Jesse Hobbs Park 8:15 Knights Key 8:30 Sombrero Blvd.

8:45 Sombrero Beach 9:00 Winn-Dixie plaza 9:10 Station 14.

Santa’s Caravan will make no stops. Please come out and wave to Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Santa’s helpers. Please maintain social distance and be safe.

As always, please respect each other.

ometimes, through all the crazy that exists in our daily lives, our humanity shines through. And sometimes, these acts of kindness turn viral.

True Holiday Spirit happened recently right here in the Keys, and the giving spirit has inspired others to do the same.

A couple who are definitely on the Nice List this year are Mr. and Mrs. Bentley from Key West. They donated $4,000 each to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the Key West Police Department, and those donations will be turned into grocery store gift cards for distribution to those in need this holiday season.

This couple has been making these donations anonymously for years; their coming forward this year has inspired a small outbreak of giving.

Fellow Marathon City Council Member Steve Cook was one of those inspired. He matched the $4,000 donation to the Sheriff’s Office. So did David Brickner of Key West.

Marathon couple Jeanette Chiari and Bill Horn as well as Maria Brandvold each donated $1,000. And Marathon Vice Mayor Dr. Dan Zieg also donated $1,000. Thanks to these special Santas, a lot of local families will be able to enjoy a nice Christmas dinner (or simply keep food on the table) during this holiday season.

Just think — if this giving spirit continues to go viral … and perhaps it carries on into the New Year and beyond … we just might get to that place talked about so long ago: Peace on Earth, to men (and women) of Good Will.

So Merry Christmas to all of you from all of us here at the Weekly Newspapers. To help keep you in that holiday spirit, I’ll share some festive Christmas quotes from wise people throughout the ages.

“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store? What if Christmas... perhaps...means a little bit more?”

– Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

“Want to keep Christ in Christmas? Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, forgive the guilty, welcome the unwanted, care for the ill, love your enemies, and do unto others as you would have done unto you.” – Steve Maraboli “In the old days, it was not called the Holiday Season; the Christians called it ‘Christmas’ and went to church; the Jews called it ‘Hanukkah’ and went to synagogue; the atheists

went to parties and drank.

People passing each other on the street would say ‘Merry Christmas!’ or ‘Happy Hanukkah!’ or (to the atheists) ‘Look out JOHN for the wall!’” – BARTUS Dave Barry “My idea of is the Mayor of Christmas, wheththe City of Maraer old-fashioned thon. He also is or modern, is very a musician who performs around simple: loving town. For more others. Come to see johnbartus. think of it, why do com we have to wait for Christmas to do that?” – Bob Hope “‘There are many things from which I might have derived good, by which I have not profited, I dare say,’ returned the nephew. ‘Christmas among the rest. But I am sure I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round — apart from the veneration due to its sacred name and origin, if anything belonging to it can be apart from that — as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow-passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys. And therefore, uncle, though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good, and will do me good; and I say, God bless it!’” – Charles Dickens “One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day.

Don’t clean it up too quickly.” – Andy Rooney In the spirit of all that’s good on Christmas, I’d like to invite you to join me for a special Christmas Eve Acoustic Concert live from Boondocks and on Facebook Live at 7:30 on … well, Christmas Eve! I’ll be playing some of my favorite holiday music, and I’ll bet it’s some of yours as well. Find the concert at my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ john.bartus - Catch John Mondays at Boondocks, this Wednesday at the Key Colony Inn, Thursdays at Sparky’s Landing, and Christmas Eve at Boondocks and on Facebook Live. www. johnbartus.com

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arathon’s neighborhoods may be more spread out than most around the country, but as December rolls around there are plenty of holiday lights to be found in town — if you know where to look. Thanks to tips from our readers, Keys Weekly was able to track down many of the best holiday displays on a nighttime drive around town. This week, the focus was on individual homes, and we have to say, the effort was spectacular. For those who may not see them in person, please enjoy a sampling of Marathon’s brightest holiday lights.

— Alex Rickert

1. Santa’s sleigh and Baby Yoda – ahem, Grogu – on Grassy Key’s Guava Ave. 2. Santa makes another appearance in a forest of lighted palms on Tuna Drive.

3. A full-yard display lights up Orange Avenue.

4. A lighted archway to a winter wonderland on 109th Street Gulf.

5. The end of 63rd Court sports an impressive two-house display (thanks to our readers for this tip).

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6. Palm trees and flamingos on Bruce Court.

Photos by ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly

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Christmas Candy ROMANCE, BOOKSHOPS AND LESSONS OF THE HEART. DON’T MISS THESE THREE DELICIOUS READS FOR A SWEET HOLIDAY

THE CHRISTMAS BOOKSHOP

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A SEASON FOR SECOND CHANCES

By Jenny Bayliss When Annie Sharpe catches her husband in flagrante delicto with their newest waitress at the restaurant, it is the end of one life and the beginning of another. Having forgiven Max too many times throughout their marriage, this 44-year-old chef is ready to begin again. With her children grown and flown, she finds an opportunity to care for an historic home by the sea. Having gotten pregnant and married at 17, Annie worked hard her entire adult life side by side with Max. Now, for the first time, she has a chance to figure out what she wants her future to look like. Annie falls in love with the beauty and warmth of Willow Bay. As the holidays approach, she makes friends, starts a book club and, to everyone’s delight, successfully reopens the tiny cafe downstairs.

Naturally, the “evil” nephew of the original owner turns out to be a ridiculously handsome, charming man who simultaneously sweeps her off her feet while arranging the sale of the home she has grown to love.

Annie can no longer ignore their blazing chemistry. This deliciously thoughtful story of second chances symbolizes the spirit of the season.

Running a bookshop in posh Edinburgh is not where Carmen ever imagined herself to be. Between losing her job in the village and her meddling mother pushing her daughters to get along, she has little choice in the matter. Old Mr. McCredie’s archaic bookshop is on the brink of collapse. His lawyer (her sister) Sofia arranges for Carmen to revitalize the store in time for the profitable holiday season. Trying to save the bookshop and her little sister’s future — perfect Sofia, with her immaculate home and adorably feisty children, could use some help around the house, as she is pregnant again. Initially feeling sorry for herself, Carmen admits she has few options and succumbs to Sofia’s plan. Amazingly, Carmen learns she has quite the knack for bookshop revitalization. It doesn’t hurt one bit that she enjoys some harmless flirtation with the handsome visiting author Blair and is smitten by the sexy Brazilian student named Oke. As Christmas approaches, Carmen gets attached to her nieces and nephews, learning her annoying sister isn’t so bad after all. Set in the magnificence of Scotland, this charming “happily ever after” is the absolute perfect treat for the holidays.

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By Richard Paul Evans Identical twins Richelle and Michelle were inseparable as young girls, each with unstoppable imaginations. When they were 3, their mother disappeared and the girls were raised by their loving and sentimental father. Growing up, the girls flew further and further apart. Richelle became the rule-following overachieving student, while Michelle ran wild, barely graduating.

Things came to an abrupt halt when Richelle and her fiancé’s dramatic breakup featured her sister at the center of the chaos. Years later Richelle, now a pediatric nurse taking care of the sickest children, finds herself lonely. With few close friends, she focuses on work and pours her heart into writing. At her weekly writers group Richelle meets Justin and her world is turned upside down. He is extremely attractive, kind and intelligent and Richelle is drawn into his open arms. Seemingly too good to be true, there are things Justin hasn’t shared. His mysterious weekend disappearances to Texas and unlikely text messages begin to poke holes in the story Richelle has created. Terrified of having her heart broken again, Richelle must face her past and put the lessons she learns daily to the test. Sweet and beautiful, the simplicity of forgiveness will warm your heart.

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PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners adopted the following 475- 2021 Resolution on December 8, 2021: A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, FIXING AND DELINEATING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ DISTRICTS NUMBERED ONE TO FIVE INCLUSIVE IN MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE FOR THE 2022 ELECTION CYCLE. Per Florida Statute 124.02 a certified copy of the Resolution is below. A link to the maps can be found @ www.monroecounty-fl.gov/publicnotices.

Dated at Key West, Florida, this 16th day of December 2021.

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida WHEREAS, it is necessary and required by law to change the present boundaries of County Commissioners' Districts in Monroe County, Florida, pursuant to the requirements of Article VIII, Section 1 (e), of the Constitution of the State of Florida and F.S. 124.01; and WHEREAS, the Board finds that according to the 2020 data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau, there have been sufficient population changes in the Districts established by Resolution 336-2011 to warrant adjusting the District Boundaries; and WHEREAS, County staff has presented the Board with proposed maps demarcating the boundaries for the five commission districts with a maximum deviation of census population of 3.29% between the least and most populous districts; and WHEREAS, the County Attorney has advised the Board that the proposed maps satisfy the constitutional maximum deviation requirements necessary to comply with the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution, see, Evenwel v. Abbott, 578 U.S. 54 (2016) citing Brown v. Thomson, 462 U.S. 835 (1983); NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, that, effective for the 2022 election cycle, the County Commissioners' Districts in Monroe County Florida shall be numbered, from west to east, as 3, 1, 2, 4, and 5 and as more specifically described below and shown graphically on the maps attached as Exhibit "A", which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, and shall be designated numerically as is stated hereinafter: SECTION 1. District No. 3 of the County Commission shall comprise a portion of the City of Key West, and an unincorporated area of the County, and shall be more particularly described as follows: That area within the City of Key West and unincorporated Monroe County lying generally westerly of a line described as follows: Commencing at a point on the centerline of 17th Street where it intersects with North Roosevelt Boulevard, a.k.a. U.S. 1, projecting northerly for nine nautical miles into the Gulf of Mexico; and from that same point of commencement thence in a southerly direction along the centerline of 17th Street until it intersects with Northside Drive, thence westerly along the centerline of Northside Drive until it intersects with Kennedy Drive, thence southeasterly for two blocks until the 1100 Block of Kennedy Drive where it intersects with a private road belonging to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, thence turning Southwesterly along the centerline of that private road until it intersects with 12th Street, thence southeasterly for one block, where in intersects with Patterson Avenue, thence southwesterly along the centerline of Patterson Avenue until Patterson Avenue intersects with 10th Street, thence southeasterly along the center line of 10th Street until it intersects with Harris Avenue, thence southwesterly along the centerline of Harris Avenue until it intersects with Sunset Drive, thence southeasterly along the centerline of Sunset Drive until it intersects with the Staples Avenue, thence southwesterly along the centerline of Staples Avenue until it intersects with a canal that connects Salt Run Channel to Riveria Canal, thence proceeding southeasterly along the center line of that canal until the canal intersects with the centerline of Flagler Avenue, thence southwesterly down the centerline of Flagler Avenue until it intersects with Government Road, thence turning south down the centerline of Government Road towards the Key West International Airport, until Government Road is parallel to the westernmost edge of the upland portion of the Key West International Airport, thence following the shoreline of the Key West International Airport to the southeast until it intersects with an easement described in Resolution 399-1996, recorded at book 1525, page 1254 of the official records of Monroe County, thence turning south down the centerline of said easement until it intersects with South Roosevelt Boulevard, aka U.S. Route A1A, thence turning westerly down the centerline of South Roosevelt Boulevard aka U.S. Route A 1A until it intersects with Bertha Street, then turning south out into the Atlantic Ocean down the centerline extending from Bertha Street for three geographic miles into the Atlantic Ocean or to the edge of the Gulf Stream, whichever is the greater distance. The area also includes all of Dredgers Key, all islands to the west of Key West including the area known as the Dry Tortugas.

SECTION 2. District No. 1 of the County Commission shall comprise a portion of the City of Key West and the unincorporated area of Monroe County and shall be more particularly described as follows: That area within the City of Key West and unincorporated Monroe County, known as Stock Island, Raccoon Key (AK.A. Key Haven), Rockland Key, and Geiger Key lying generally easterly of a line described as follows: Commencing at a point on the centerline of 17th Street where it intersects with North Roosevelt Boulevard, a.k.a. U.S. 1, projecting northerly nine nautical miles into the Gulf of Mexico; and from that same point of commencement thence in a southerly direction along the centerline of 17th Street until it intersects with Northside Drive, thence westerly along the centerline of Northside Drive until it intersects with Kennedy Drive, thence southeasterly for two blocks until the 1100 Block of Kennedy Drive where it intersects with a private road belonging to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, thence turning Southwesterly along the centerline of that private road until it intersects with 12th Street, thence southeasterly for one block, where in intersects with Patterson Avenue, thence southwesterly along the centerline of Patterson Avenue until Patterson Avenue intersects with 10th Street, thence southeasterly along the center line of 10th Street until it intersects with Harris Avenue, thence southwesterly along the centerline of Harris Avenue until it intersects with Sunset Drive, thence southeasterly along the centerline of Sunset Drive until it intersects with the Staples Avenue, thence southwesterly along the centerline of Staples Avenue until it intersects with a canal that connects Salt Run Channel to Riveria Canal, thence proceeding southeasterly along the center line of that canal until the canal intersects with the centerline of Flagler Avenue, thence southwesterly down the centerline of Flagler Avenue until it intersects with Government Road, thence turning south down the centerline of Government Road towards the Key West International Airport, until Government Road is parallel to the westernmost edge of the upland portion of the Key West International Airport, thence following the shoreline of the Key West International Airport to the southeast until it intersects with an easement described in Resolution 399-1996, recorded at book 1525, page 1254 of the official records of Monroe County, thence turning south down the centerline of said easement until it intersects with South Roosevelt Boulevard, aka U.S. Route A1A, thence turning westerly down the centerline of South Roosevelt Boulevard aka U.S. Route A 1A until it intersects with Bertha Street, then turning south out into the Atlantic Ocean down the centerline extending from Bertha Street for three geographic miles into the Atlantic Ocean or to the edge of the Gulf Stream, whichever is the greater distance.

And extending east to include all of Stock Island on both sides of U.S.1 and Raccoon Key (AKA Key Haven), until the western end of the Boca Chica Bridge at which point, the district shall only include that territory south of the centerline of U.S. 1 on the Boca Chica Bridge, Rockland and Geiger Keys, ending at a point on the centerline of U.S. Highway No. 1 at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Boca Chica Road, thence heading south easterly down the centerline of Boca Chica Road until it intersects with Geiger Road, then heading easterly along the center line of Geiger Road until it meets the water, then Southeasterly three geographic miles into the Atlantic Ocean or to the edge of the Gulf Stream, whichever is the greater distance; and the boundary shall also extend perpendicularly from the center line of U.S. 1 at the western end of the Boca Chica Bridge out into the Gulf of Mexico for nine nautical miles.

SECTION 3. District No. 2 of the County Commission shall comprise a portion of the City of Marathon and the unincorporated area of the Lower Keys of Monroe County and shall be more particularly described as follows: All of the territory lying generally easterly of a point on the centerline of U.S. 1 at the western end of the Boca Chica Bridge with a line extending perpendicular to U.S. 1, Northwesterly nine nautical miles into the Gulf of Mexico and easterly along the northern side of the centerline of U.S. 1 until it intersects with Boca Chica Road, then south easterly down the center line of Boca Chica Road until it intersects with Geiger road, then heading easterly along the center line of Geiger Road until it meets the water, then southeasterly three geographic miles into the Atlantic Ocean or to the edge of the Gulf Stream, whichever is the greater distance, to a point on the Centerline of U.S. 1 at the North end of the Seven Mile Bridge (South shoreline of the City of Marathon) to a line being perpendicular to U.S. Highway No. 1 and extending Southeasterly three geographic miles into the Atlantic Ocean or to the edge of the Gulf Stream, whichever is the greater distance; also the territory lying Northerly of the centerline of U.S. 1 in the City of Marathon, commencing at the North end of the Seven Mile Bridge and extending Northeasterly along the centerline of U.S. Highway No. 1 to a point that intersects the centerline of Aviation Boulevard thence following the center line of Aviation Boulevard until it intersects with Peter Jay Street, then southeasterly along the western edge of Peter Jay Street along the eastern perimeter of the Florida Key Marathon International Airport until the end of Peter Jay Street and continuing in along the eastern perimeter of the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport in a straight line until that line intersects with the centerline of U.S. 1 thence continuing northeasterly for approximately 55 feet until U.S. 1 intersects with 107th Street, Gulf Side, then proceeding northerly along the centerline of 107th Street Gulfside until the canal at end of 107th Street, Gulfside, then proceeding east along the southernmost edge of that canal until it ends at open water, then proceeding from that point due north into the Gulf of Mexico for nine nautical miles.

SECTION 4. District No. 4 of the County Commission shall comprise a portion of the City of Marathon, a portion of lslamorada, Village of Islands, all of the City of Key Colony Beach, all of the City of Layton and a portion of the unincorporated area of Monroe County and shall be more particularly described as follows: All of the territory in the City of Marathon that is located east of the Seven Mile Bridge that is South of the centerline of U.S. 1 to the point where it intersects with Aviation Boulevard, then following the centerline of Aviation Boulevard until it intersects with Peter Jay Street, then following the western edge of Peter Jay Street along the eastern perimeter of the Florida Key Marathon International Airport until the end of Peter Jay Street and continuing in along the eastern perimeter of the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport in a straight line until that line intersects with the centerline of U.S. 1 thence continuing northeasterly for approximately 55 feet until U.S. 1 intersects with 107th Street, Gulf Side, then proceeding northerly along the centerline of 107th Street Gulfside until the canal at end of 107th Street, Gulfside, then proceeding east along the southernmost edge of that canal until it ends at open water, then proceeding from that point due north into the Gulf of Mexico for nine nautical miles, and continuing from that point to include the remaining territory of the City of Marathon, inclusive of the Marathon Airport property, and all of the territory Northeasterly of the City of Marathon, inclusive of the City of Key Colony Beach and the City of Layton and extending through most of lslamorada, Village of Island to a point on U.S. 1 where it intersects with the centerline of Sunshine Boulevard in lslamorada, and extending northerly up the centerline of Sunshine Boulevard until Sunshine Boulevard terminates on Tavernier Creek, then extending along the centerline of Tavernier Creek until it meets open water in Florida Bay, then Northerly into Florida Bay for nine nautical miles; also the territory lying Southerly of U.S. 1 to the centerline of Tavernier Creek; thence Southerly along the centerline of Tavernier Creek to the Atlantic Ocean and then to a line extending Easterly three geographic miles into the Atlantic Ocean or to the edge of the Gulf Stream, whichever is the greater distance.

SECTION 5. District No. 5 of the County Commission shall comprise the following more particularly described territory of Monroe County: All of the territory lying Northerly of the centerline of U.S. Highway No. 1 where it intersects the centerline of Sunshine Boulevard in lslamorada; thence in a Northerly direction along the eastern side of the centerline of Sunshine Boulevard until Sunshine Boulevard terminates on Tavernier Creek, then extending along the eastern side of the centerline of Tavernier Creek until it meets open water in Florida Bay, then the Northerly into Florida Bay for nine nautical miles; also the territory lying southerly of U.S. 1 commencing on the eastern side of the centerline of Tavernier Creek then to a line extending south three geographic miles into the Atlantic Ocean or to the edge of the Gulf Stream, whichever is the greater distance; plus said area to the east extending to the Monroe County border with Miami Dade County and the area known as the Florida mainland and Everglades.

SECTION 6. This resolution with boundary descriptions shall be entered into the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners and, pursuant to F.S.124.02 a certified copy of the minutes shall be published once each week for two weeks in a newspaper published in Monroe County. The Clerk shall send a certified copy of the minutes reflecting the boundaries of the districts as changed to the Department of State.

SECTION 7. Interpretation. Any discrepancy between the maps depicted in Exhibit A and the narrative form set forth in this resolution shall be resolved in favor of the maps if clearly depicted on the maps but in favor of the narrative if not clearly depicted on the maps. In the event of any ambiguity regarding the boundaries described herein, this resolution's boundary descriptions shall be interpreted in harmony with the county jurisdictional boundaries set forth at Article II, Section 1(a) of the Constitution of the State of Florida and F.S. 7.44. Exhibit B is a County-wide map showing the districts in general form and is incorporated herein for illustrative purposes only.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County. Florida at a regular meeting held on the 8th day of December 2021 .

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Herlong Architects located at 2214 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Leah Thompson Publish: December 23, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular scheduled meeting on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the January 12, 2022 regular meeting of the District I Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform. If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL.Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: District I Advisory Council Meeting Time: January 12, 2022 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/89999075573 Meeting ID: 899 9907 5573 One tap mobile +13126266799,, 89999075573# US (Chicago) +19292056099,, 89999075573# US (New York) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at PaciniMaxine@monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m.

– 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on January 7, 2022.

All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance.

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

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Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL.Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: District III Advisory Council Meeting Time: January 12, 2022 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us /j/86160230838 Meeting ID: 861 6023 0838 One tap mobile +13017158592,, 86160230838# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,, 86160230838# US (Chicago) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at PaciniMaxine@monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m.

– 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on January 7, 2022.

All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance.

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

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One tap mobile +19292056099,, 82426687588# US (New York) +13017158592,, 82426687588# US (Washington DC) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at PaciniMaxine@monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m.

– 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on January 7, 2022.

All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance.

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

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Committee Meetings/ workshops of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance.

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

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FILE NO.: 21-CP-82-M IN RE: ESTATE OF PHILIP J. SAVARESE, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Philip J. Savarese, deceased, whose date of death was January 4, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: December 16, 2021.

Personal Representative: Susan Racioppi 1747 Mill Creek Road Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050 Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert K. Miller, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 359173 Cunningham Miller Rhyne PA 10075 Overseas Hwy PO Box 500938 Marathon, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-9428 Fax: (305) 743-8800 E-Mail: RMiller@floridakeyslaw. com Secondary E-Mail: Service@ floridakeyslaw.com Publish: December 16 & 23, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: December 16, 2021.

Personal Representative: Betty Ann Atherley 22942 Blackbeard Lane Cudjoe Key, Florida 330424203 Attorney for Personal Representative: Luke Tabor Johnson, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 97966 Sunshine State Law, PLLC 2125 Victoria Avenue Fort Myers, Florida 33901 Telephone: (239) 790-4477 Fax: (239) 201-2662 E-mail: luke@ sunshinestatelawoffice.com Publish: December 16 & 23, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Sharky’s Underwater Expeditions located at 130 Harborview Drive, Tavernier, FL 33070, intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Sharky’s Diving, Inc. Publish: December 23, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 11TH STREET OCEAN MINI STORAGE Notice is here by given that on January 8th, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., 11th Street Ocean Mini Storage 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. 11th Street Ocean Mini Storage does reserve the right to refuse any bids. The sales will be held at 200 11th Street, Ocean, Marathon, Florida 33050. Units to be sold: Unit #1 Unit #2 Unit #5 Unit #24 Unit #27 Publish: December 23 & 30, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers District IV Advisory Committee (DAC IV) (Between the Long Key Bridge and mile marker 90.939) of the MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL has a vacancy 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 IV Advisory Committee of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council within the district so noted above, may request an application from the Administrative Office by calling (305) 296-1552 and submit an application to the address shown below: Department DAC Monroe County Tourist Development Council 1201 White Street, Suite 102 Key West, FL 33040 Deadline for receipt of application at the above address is Friday, January 28, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. A resume may be attached to the application.

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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The District III Advisory Committee (DAC III) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the January 12, 2022 meeting of the District III Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform. If the

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The District IV Advisory Committee (DAC IV) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the January 11, 2022 meeting of the District IV Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform. If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL.Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: District IV Advisory Council Meeting Time: January 11, 2022 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us /j/82426687588 Meeting ID: 824 2668 7588

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The District V Advisory Committee (DAC V) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the January 11, 2022 meeting of the District V Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform. If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL.Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: District V Advisory Council Meeting Time: January 11, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us /j/89894634315 Meeting ID: 898 9463 4315 One tap mobile +13017158592,, 89894634315# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,, 89894634315# US (Chicago) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at PaciniMaxine@monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m.

– 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on January 7, 2022.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2021-CP-149-P IN RE: ESTATE OF HELEN R. CRONIN Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of HELEN R. CRONIN, deceased, whose date of death was July 19, 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 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 16, 2021.

Personal Representative: COREY TIMMERMAN 661 Township Rd 650 E. Carman, IL 61425 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 16 & 23, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 21-CP-00310-K IN RE: ESTATE OF MARK ELIOT ATHERLEY Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Mark Eliot Atherley, deceased, whose date of death was July 14, 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 21-DR-000538-K DIVISION: FAMILY IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: NANCY INGRAM, Petitioner/Wife, and, ABRAHAM PERETZ, Respondent/Husband.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: ABRAHAM PERETZ LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: SUNSET MARINA, 5555 COLLEGE ROAD, LOBSTER 16 DOCK KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Samuel J. Kaufman, Esq., Law Offices of Samuel J. Kaufman, P.A., whose address is 3130 Northside Drive, Key West, Florida 33040 on or before January 24, 2022, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter.

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

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

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

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

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES

AUTOS WANTED

EMPLOYMENT

HOMES FOR SALE

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

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

Dated: December 23, 2021 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Riza Hall Deputy Clerk Publish: December 23 & 30, 2021 and January 6 & 13, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

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

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

Please apply in person at 8919 Overseas Highway in Marathon

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 21-DR-000305-K DIVISION: FAMILY IN RE: THE MATTER OF: GUSTAVO PEREZ RAMIREZ Petitioner, And, DELIA MARIBEL URIZAR OXOM, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR PUBLICATION TO: DELIA MARIBEL URIZAR OXOM ADDRESS UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on, Attorney for Petitioner, Ashley Benitez, Esq., and the Law Office of Alex Hanna, P.A., 8700 West Flagler Street, Suite 380, Miami, Florida 33174, on or before January 17, 2022, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, before service on Respondent or immediately thereafter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dated: December 10, 2021 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Riza Hall Deputy Clerk Publish: December 16, 23, 30, 2021 and January 6, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

BOATS FOR SALE

2003 20' CC Pro Line Sport, 2015 Mercury 150 4-stroke, 2016 All Marine Boat Trailer.

Kept on boat lift.

Located in Marathon. $25,500 305-942-6434 Place your BOAT FOR SALE ad here. Only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 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 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 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 Come Join Our Family and Have Fun At Work!

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

Apply in person at Castaway Restaurant, end of 15th Street, Oceanside, Marathon or email: lobstercrawl@ g m a i l . c o m

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

Call 305-743-6739 to schedule an interview.

The Marathon Yacht Club is looking to hire a Line Cook. $18/hr - Employee Meals - Private Club Friendly Atmosphere - Varying Hours Tu e s d a y - S a t u r d a y 10am to 10pm - Call 305-743-6739 to schedule an interview.

C h a r t e r Captain / Mate Busy fishing charter business in Marathon looking for experienced fishing Captain/ Mate. Busy boats and location.

Offshore, Inshore, Reef/Wreck.

Also part-time Boat Cleaner needed for afternoons. Send text or call 305-481-3259 Fl Keys Diesel Marathon now hiring: Diesel Technician -Competitive compensation package.

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

Diesel Mechanic Assistant position available. Motivated candidate willing to learn a new trade or expand current skills.

Company willing to train.

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

Place your EMPLOYMENT ad here for only $25.00/ week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today !

HOBBIES/COLLECT.

PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches.

Call 305-743-4578

305.743.0844

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR LOCATION: MIDDLE KEYS

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

Call 305-394-0530 Place your OFFICE/ COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT ad here for only $25.00/ week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today

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

YARD SALES

Place your YARD SALE ad here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today SPECIAL ANNOUNC.

WISHING ALL THE BEST THIS HOLIDAY SEASON AND IN 2022!

THE KEYS WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS

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

BOAT CAPTAINS $1,500 SIGNING BONUS

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

Send resume to resumes@rainbowreef.com

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MORNING TRIPS 8:30am - 12:30pm AFTERNOON TRIPS 1:30pm - 5:30pm

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

305.743.5580

FAMILY FUN | SNORKEL FROM SHORE | MUSEUM FISHING | GUIDED ISLAND TOUR

Marathon Lady • 73’ Party Boat PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CALL AHEAD FOR RESERVATIONS.

www.MARATHONLADY.net

2010 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, MARATHON CATCH THE FERRY AT FARO BLANCO

305.743.5999 PIGEONKEY.NET

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

CRANE POINT

Museum & Nature Center

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

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

Want to Attract more Business?

NOW HIRINGrs Educato

You can have this spot for only $100!

OPEN for programs MEET SEA TURTLES AT THE TURTLE HOSPITAL

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

www.turtlehospital.org

CALL 305-743-0844 TODAY!

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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

SECURITY GUARD W/ LICENSE Duck Key

$20/hr / PT / 8pm to 4am

Ralons Security 786-615-5522

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

Lic# B1500167

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED!

Apply Online at KeysBank.com/Careers

Monroe County School District

Salary $18.00 - $25.80/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

TEXT “MYTOMTHUMB” TO

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6900 Overseas Hwy Marathon 305-296-8535

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

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!!!

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

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

Member FDIC

EOE-M/F/V/D

Equal Housing Lender

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

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)

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

TRANSFER STATION OPERATOR PART TIME AND FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES W/FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES HOUSEKEEPING ALL POSITIONS, GREAT PAY AND INCENTIVES CULINARY ALL POSITIONS AND LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE WELCOME F&B SOUS CHEF, SERVERS AND FOOD RUNNERS/BARBACKS FRONT OFFICE BELL/VALET, RELIEF NIGHT AUDIT RESERVATIONS OFFICE RESERVATIONS AGENT SPA TERRE SPA COORDINATOR 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.

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

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

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

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

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

TRANSFER STATION OPERATOR

I

in Marathon

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.

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

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED! Monroe County School District

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.

Salary $18.00 - $25.80/hour Key West, Sugarloaf, Marathon and Upper Keys (4 work locations) No Experience Required, Benefits, CDL Training Provided – work as a Bus Aide while training, Full Time or Flexible, Part Time Hours - 6 to 9 am or 1 or 2 to 5 pm Apply online: www.keysschools.com

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

ARTIC TEMP, INC.

Leslie Christensen

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

OWNER

phone 305-743-6881 AmericanCoastalRentals.com Leslie@AmericanCoastalRentals.com 9141 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Alexia Mann, GRI

Residential, Commercial & Marine Ice Machine - Sales - Service Phone: (305) 743-5288

Broker/Owner, 305-209-5166 Alexia@SeafarerRealty.com www.SeafarerRealty.com

Fax: (305) 743-6887

Only $50 Puts Your Business Card Here

SOLAR DONE RIGHT! CALL US FOR A FREE HOME ESTIMATE

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

A division of SALT Service, serving The Keys since 1989

305-289-1150

www.saltenergy.net 2992 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050

Florida Solar Contractor CVC 56734 Florida Electrical Contractor EC13008657

Barbara Sanchez

Tewes Mortgage

Home & Offices Expertly Cleaned Fast Dependable Service

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Call 305.495.6000

“We Clean Your Place, Like it Was Our Place”

for a FREE Consultation

Brian Tewes

Excellent References Upon Request

Customer service is my strength Brian@tewesmortgage.com

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305-766-0819 305-924-0179

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Serving Monroe, Dade & Broward Including Airports & Ports.

SUV, Van & Limousine options available Call us for special events.

Serving Key Largo to Key West

305-743-7454

fkes2011@gmail.com floridakeysexpressshuttle.com

Will Campbell President

info@johnnymaddoxcharters.com

305-481-3259

Nails by Ivis

Manicures • Pedicures Acrylics • Gelish • Facials • Waxing

5177 Overseas Highway

(Between Office Depot & Main Post Office)

Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-1631

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

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TEAM SCHUTT ANNA J SCHUTT

REALTOR® | Luxury Specialist

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P.E. Lic. No: 79269 5800 Overseas Hwy. Unit 32 Marathon, FL. 33050

11050 Overseas Hwy, Marathon keyswaterfrontspecialist@gmail.com teamschutt.realestatefloridakeys.com

Kitchen Cabinets Sales REAL Wood Cabinets at Particle Board Prices KitchenKorner/Fred's Beds 1333 O/S Hwy, MM 53.5 • 305-743-7277

Each office is independently owned and operated

Liz Samess Interiors

Design, Decorating, Drafting, & More…

Liz Samess

SALES | INSTALLATION | SERVICE Lic & Ins SP3696

SPECIALIZING IN REMODELS & NEW CONSTRUCTION FOR OVER 20 YEARS

Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm • 6681 Overseas Hwy, Marathon keystilestone@gmail.com • www.keystilestone.com • 305.743.7053

Interior Designer

(954) 801-7883 Email: interiordesignbyliz@gmail.com CELL:

Marathon, FL 33050

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LET’S DO BUSINESS - 305.743.0844 MARATHON • KEY COLONY OWNERS

START EARNING 305 3902315

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y’s www.KeysSlidingGlassDoorRepair.com And Sliding Glass Door Repair Roller Maintenance Track Maintenance Door Alignment Security Pins Safety Locks Handles

Petersen Repair & Maintenance • Flooring • Inside Trim Work • Door Replacement • Landscaping • Fencing

• Plastering & Stucco • Masonry & Spalling Repair • Waterproof & Roof Painting • Interior & Exterior Painting • Parking Lot Striping

Karen Raspe

SP# 4434, 4435, 4436, 4437, 4438. 4439. 4448, 4449, 4450, 4451

Charlie Petersen 920-371-3107 | PetersenRepair@yahoo.com

Realtor 305-393-9010 karenraspe@bellsouth.net

9141 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 www.karenraspe.com

Licensed & Insured #SP33799

ALL KEYS GLASS

We Also Repair & Replace Patio Door Screens

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Windows • Doors

305-998-8953 Insured • Professional • Reliable

305-743-7800

Authorized Dealer

Tracy Chacksfield Realtor

CGC1523838 312-350-4601

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

tracy@thebeautifulkeys.com

9141 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 www.karenraspe.com

Lic No. SP1481

CGC1523838

SPALLING

When It Rains It Pours!

EXPERTS

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

Key West 305-292-2666

MARATHON

305-743-0506

KEY LARGO

305-852-5356

rainsavergutters@gmail.com

I come to you!

Helping Paws Grooming Services

330.727.6264 Janet White

Professional Groomer

George Cannon • 410-598-1913 cannonstage@gmail.com

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

Lic#SP-3562

Rachel Sanderson Rachellynnes94@gmail.com 305.393.3076

SALES

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

GENERAL CONTRACTORS & ENGINEERS

We Do Installations!

Licensed & Insured

FREE ESTIMATES U.S.1 & 109th St, Marathon (Across from Beall’s Outlet)

289-3019

QUICK & RELIABLE OPEN WATER MARINE SERVICES JARED FRANK

OWNER

(305) 289-1551 towboatusmarathon.com

The Weekly Newspapers www.KeysWeekly.com

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2728 North Roosevelt Blvd.

Overseas Market Key West

Proud member of:

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Jody L. Owen, P.A. 305-923-1902

Lynn B. Lucas, P.A. 305-393-0559

jodyowen@me.com

lynn@keyshomehunter.com

A sincere Thank You to all of our clients, coworkers, colleagues, friends and neighbors.

Wishing you all a Safe, Happy & Healthy

Holiday Season!

220 20th St., Marathon

Andy & Dave's Garage, a well established full service automobile garage is offered for sale. This includes the real estate, equipment and going concern. The property is improved with a 3 bay garage, 5 overhead doors, 2 lifts, office, mezzanine area with office space and full bathroom, a ground level half bath, generous parking, 1,688 square feet of covered work area and security fencing.

MLS# 596462 ● Offered at $1,299,000

390 E. Seaview Dr., Duck Key

Offered for sale is this single family home on exclusive Duck Key. The lower level living area contains one full guest suite, large living area, elaborate custom wet bar, laundry room with custom built-ins and plenty of storage. Walk out from the lower living area into a deep covered porch with arches overlooking Lake Lucille, an outdoor kitchen and 75' of dockage with 2 lifts (20K lb. and 10K lb.). or, take the elevator up to the main living area with large master suite and additional guest suite, expansive living and dining area, gourmet kitchen and spacious balcony dining area with water views. Many designer touches throughout the property make this a true Keys retreat. Plenty of room for a pool out back and engineering plans already done.

3/3 1/2 ● 3,453 SF ● 7,500 SF Lot ● Offered at $3,199,000

Vaca Cove - 12555 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Offered for sale is Vaca Cove complex comprised of 7 stilted waterfront homes built in 2016. Each home is 1,740 Sq. Ft., 4 bedroom, 3 bath, open floor plan living area, large laundry, water front porches with open water views, private spas and covered parking. On site amenities include: Trex dockage accommodating up to 40' boats for each home, resort sized custom salt pool, fishing dock and kayak launch all situated on 1.42 acres with over 700 linear feet of water frontage. This is an active and fully licensed vacation rental property. Please do not go to property unscheduled. Call today for more information.

28 bedrooms / 21 Full Baths ● 12,180 SF ● MLS# 594168 ● Offered at $6,900,000 ©2021 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.® Equal Housing Opportunity.