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“Who put the pepper in the Vaseline?” — Coffee Butler

February 3, 2022

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ON THE COVER Key West lost a musical legend on Feb. 1, 2022, when Coffee Butler died at 93.

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SWEET & ‘STIMULATING,’ COFFEE BUTLER DIES AT 93 KEY WEST’S MUSIC MAN RECORDED FINAL ALBUM AT AGE 90 MANDY MILES

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orget Don McLean’s “American Pie.” Feb. 1, 2022 was the day the music died in Key West, when the island’s beloved Lofton “Coffee” Butler died at the age of 93, becoming forever etched in Key West’s heart and history.

He got the nickname when a friend mispronounced “Loffy” as Coffee and the name stuck. Later, when Butler was playing regular gigs at the former Hukilau Polynesian restaurant on North Roosevelt Boulevard, the owners decided that story had to be embellished. From then on, Coffee’s nickname was because “he was so stimulating,” Ralph DePalma writes in his book “Soul of Key West” that details Key West’s music scene and the musicians who make it what it is.

“I’d been trying to prepare myself for the day this news came, but there’s no way to do it,” DePalma told the Keys Weekly on Feb. 2 after learning the night before that Butler had died around 9:30 p.m. in Miami, where he had been living with his son and grandchildren for the past few months. “There are no words to describe the deep sadness felt today all over Key West. Our legend has passed. Lofton Ambrose Butler, more affectionately known as Coffee Butler, has peacefully passed away surrounded by his family and his loving son Dennis. A Coffee Butler performance was a treasure to cherish forever and knowing the man himself was indeed an honor. Rest in peace, my friend.”

Key West’s beloved music man, Lofton ‘Coffee’ Butler, died Tuesday, Feb. 1 at age 93.

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DePalma and others found comfort in the thought that Butler was finally reunited with the love of his life, his wife of more than 60 years, Martha, who died in 2011.

“When Martha died, Coffee literally cried his eyes out,” DePalma said. “Honestly, he had to see a doctor in Miami for a blocked tear duct.

So at least they’re together again.”

Fortunately, Key West didn’t wait to honor the musical legend posthumously with a musical venue bearing his name. The short man with a larger-than-life sparkle was 91 and smiling broadly to friends and relatives in June 2020, when his fingers danced lightly over an electronic keyboard at the dedication of the city’s new Coffee Butler Amphitheater at Truman Waterfront Park.

At that dedication, Butler played for the crowd, but kept glancing shyly at the gleaming white sign that stands taller than the man himself.

But his first love was baseball, DePalma writes in his book.

“He was an outstanding shortstop and revered Jackie Robinson,” De Palma writes. “After graduating in 1948, he tried out with the Negro League’s Kansas City Monarchs.

Eventually, he played in the Florida/ Cuba League for the Palm Beach

Key West named its new amphitheater for Coffee Butler in June 2020, when Butler was 91. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

Rockets, traveling between Miami, Tampa and Cuba in 1950 and 1951.”

In 1952, he was drafted by the U.S. Army rather than another baseball team. He would return to Key West and play music at the Hukilau and other venues around town. Playwright Tennessee Williams shared his piano bench, along with Tallulah Bankhead. Butler also played a set with the Beatles when a hurricane rerouted them to Key West in 1964, De Palma writes.

If Heaven has a piano, Coffee Butler is doing his thing, tickling the ivories with a mischievous grin and singing, “Who put the pepper in the Vaseline?”

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LADY CONCHS FALL TO MARATHON IN BASKETBALL

NOTHIN’ BUT NET CONCHS SINK MARATHON IN HOOPS

The Key West’s girls basketball team traveled to Marathon on Jan. 26 to take on the Lady Dolphins. Key West lost 65-54.

1 Marathon High School’s Dolphins hosted the Key West Conchs for boys basketball on Jan. 28.

The Conchs defeated the Dolphins 48-29.

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2 BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly More game photos are available at shadypalmphotography.com.

1. Jenkavia Harper takes a shot.

2. Key West’s Emily Tran keeps a Marathon defender at bay.

3. Trecia Whetstone moves the ball down court.

4. Monica Bueno drives for the hoop.

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BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly More game photos available at shadypalmphotography.com.

1. Key West’s Kameron Roberts drives into a crowd.

2. Both teams scramble for a rebound.

3. The Conchs Chandler Jackson (3) working for a rebound.

4. Dekyus Dickerson (4) lays one in for the Conchs.

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SHIPS, BOATS, ROADS AND SPORTS QUICK COMMISSION MEETING TOUCHES ON SEVERAL TOPICS MANDY MILES mandy@keysweekly.com

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ey West lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously approved an unbudgeted $53,600 increase for youth athletic leagues, which was recommended by the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board but opposed by the city manager and finance director, who had recommended the increase wait until the next fiscal year’s budget process. The Parks and Recreation had voted to do just that, wait, at its September 2021 meeting because the PAR board had been unable to meet in June, July and August during the budget process due to a lack of a quorum. (It also canceled its recent January 2022 meeting for the same reason.) But in mid-January, Mayor Teri Johnston forwarded the PAR board’s funding request to City Manager Patti McLauchlin anyway, asking that it be implemented in the current budget.

But what about the cruise ships?

City Attorney Shawn Smith reminded commissioners that the cruise ship summit scheduled for Feb. 3 had been canceled because the draft ordinances enacting the new cruise ship limits were not ready and commissioners want the public to have ample time to review them before the meeting.

“We’d like to include the first reading of those ordinances at the commission’s Feb. 15 meeting to give the public seven days to review the proposed ordinance,” Smith said.

Johnston said she’d rather schedule a special meeting “if we can do it earlier.”

The timing of that meeting remains to be seen.

In other commission news, Key West officials are closely watching bills in Tallahassee that would regulate liveaboard boaters and provide additional managed moorings in the waters surrounding Key West.

“House Bill 1026 would provide 250 more moorings, although other bills would reduce that number to 100 moorings,” Doug Bradshaw, the city’s ports and marine services director, told the city commission on Feb. 1. “So we’re trying to look at our actual number of liveaboard residents who are not currently on a mooring to determine how many additional ones we’ll need.”

“I believe there’s probably an average of about 200 liveaboards. So 100 new moorings would be a little low, but 250 may be too many.”

Bradshaw reminded the commissioners that “some people will simply never live on a mooring because there’s a monthly cost associated with it.”

There’s also a cost associated with road construction projects and road closures that have left several downtown business owners frustrated for as long as six months.

“I’m sure my colleagues and I have all received the same complaints from businesses,” Commissioner Sam Kaufman said at Tuesday’s meeting, asking McLauchlin, “Is there a way to better inform the public about time frames of road projects and about who’s doing the project, because often it’s not a city project, but the county or the aqueduct authority.”

McLauchlin assured the commissioners, “We can do better sending out press releases. I know it’s a source of frustration.

We’re encouraging and allowing businesses to put out signs saying they’re still open during the construction. I’ll continue to walk downtown, talk to them and see what we can do to ease the pain.”

Kaufman also suggested the city work with the county, state and utilities “and encourage them to do these projects in the off season rather than in the peak of tourist season.”

Essay and art contests are underway in celebration of Black History Month. CONTRIBUTED

CELEBRATING AFRICAN-AMERICAN CONTRIBUTIONS State contests underway for students and educators

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irst Lady Casey DeSantis announced the theme for this year’s Black History Month contests will be Celebrating African-American Contributions to Florida’s History.

“Black History Month is an opportunity for students to learn about the contributions African-Americans have made throughout Florida’s history,” DeSantis said. “Over the next month, we will be honoring these contributions and their benefits to Florida’s communities. I encourage all Florida students to join us by participating in this month’s art and essay contests.”

DeSantis is inviting students to participate in academic and creative contests throughout the month. Students in grades K-3 can participate in an art contest. Each student will submit original, two-dimensional artwork based on this year’s theme. Two winners will be selected.

Students in grades 4-12 can participate in an essay contest. Each student will submit one essay no longer than 500 words based on this year’s theme. Three winners will be selected: one elementary school student (grades 4-5), one middle school student (grades 6-8) and one high school student (grades 9-12). Each winner will receive a 4-year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation.

Additionally, students, parents, teachers and principals are invited to nominate full-time educators of all student grades for the Black History Month Excellence in Education Award. Three winners will be selected: one elementary school teacher (grades K-5), one middle school teacher (grades 6-8) and one high school teacher (grades 9-12). Nominations may be submitted by a principal, teacher, parent/guardian or student.

Student contest forms and educator nomination forms must be mailed to Volunteer Florida or submitted online at www.FloridaBlackHistory.com.

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AN ECLECTIC CROWD KATO KAELIN AND PITCHER TOMMY JOHN HANG OUT IN KEY WEST MANDY MILES

AND THE IGGY GOES TO..

INAUGURAL KEY WEST MUSIC AWARDS PACKS THE HOUSE

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Key West Weekly editor Mandy Miles has dinner with baseball pitching legend Tommy John on Jan. 30 in the Hemingway Room of the Southernmost Mansion. CONTRIBUTED

Bestselling author and Key West resident Alessandra Torre enjoys the original Hemingway letters and memorabilia inside the Southernmost Mansion.

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n athlete, an author and a reality star walk into a bar…

It sounds like the start of a joke, but it actually happened on Jan. 30 at Key West’s Southernmost Mansion.

Talent representative Bill Francis of The Nova Group, who lives in Key West and Tampa, emailed me the day before with an interesting invitation.

He said he had Major League Baseball pitching legend Tommy John, “along with the world’s most famous houseguest, Kato Kaelin, and novelist Alessandra Torre all getting together at the Seaside Cafe at the Mansion, 1400 Duval St. “It’s a very eclectic group and an interesting combo,” Francis wrote.

And it was.

Kaelin was planning to emcee a show that night at Comedy Key West, and Tommy John (no relation to the men’s underwear brand) was here with his wife, Cheryl, and their two sweet dogs, “Arnold Palmer” and “Jack Nicklaus.”

Kaelin became a household name in 1995, when he testified at O.J. Simpson’s murder trial as the resident of a guesthouse on the Simpsons’ property. He has since had several acting and reality show gigs.

John pitched for 26 seasons in the major leagues and played for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, California Angels, and Oakland Athletics.

His nickname was the “Bionic Man,” following groundbreaking

Ericson Holt accepts his Key West Music Award from Ray West. TIE-DYE MICKEY FOSTER/Contributed

L Kato Kaelin, known as the world’s most famous houseguest after he testified in the O.J. Simpson 1995 murder trial, enjoys a dinner at the Southernmost Mansion in Key West on Jan. 30.

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elbow surgery that prolonged his career. The now-common orthopedic procedure is known as “Tommy John surgery.”

Now 78, John “was a four-time MLB All-Star and has the third-most wins (288) of any pitcher since 1900 not in the Hall of Fame. Known for his longevity, John was the Opening Day starter for both the 1966 Chicago White Sox and the 1989 New York Yankees,” states his Wikipedia bio.

Torre is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 23 novels, including multiple New York Times bestsellers. She is now a Key West resident.

As always, Michael Halpern was an impeccable host at the Southernmost Mansion for one of those only-in-Key-West gatherings.

ook out, Grammys, there’s a new award show in town.

The first-ever Key West Music Awards, known as the Iggys, packed the house on Jan. 30 at the Key West Theater.

Conceived and created by locals Ray West and Ben Solove, the awards are meant to “celebrate the hard-working musicians, songwriters, producers, facilitators and others who make the music scene here one of the best in the country,” said Solove, who is also the Keys Weekly’s twice-monthly music columnist. “Ray West and I couldn’t be more thrilled with how well the event turned out. It was a sold-out show. The live performances were fantastic.

The reception from those in attendance was phenomenal.

We’re already excited about next year’s event. Thanks to all of our sponsors, the Key West Theater crew, and so many others who helped us pull off a wonderful event. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees. And, we’re honored to have had Sister Season Fund as the beneficiary of the event.”

Ray West, right, hosts the inaugural Key West Music Awards with Ben Solove, Keys Weekly’s music columnist, at the Key West Theater.

Congratulations to the nominees and winners of the 2022 Key West Music Awards: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Fan of the Year: Charlie Brumley Facilitator of the Year: Ralph De Palma Mentor of the Year: Larry Baeder Instrumentalist of the Year: Ken Fradley Solo Act of the Year: Zack Seemiller Duo Act of the Year: Caffeine Carl & George Chapman Lifetime Achievement: Yvan Agbo Vocalist of the Year: Raven Cooper Blues Act of the Year: Ericson Holt Country Act of the Year: Nick Norman R&b/hip-Hop/soul Act of the Year: Robert Albury Reggae Act of the Year: Toko Irie Rock Act of the Year: Caffeine Carl Cover Band of the Year: Happy Dog Entertainer of the Year: Nick Brownell Rising Star Award: Shastina Chiles Songwriter of the Year: Ericson Holt Song of the Year: 99 Degrees ~ Ericson Holt Album of the Year: 99 Degrees ~ Ericson Holt — Contributed

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TRUE GRIT TEEN JAYDEN FERRELL IS THE DEFINITION OF PERSEVERANCE CHARLOTTE TWINE www.keysweekly.com

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n Jan. 25, when 16-year-old Jayden Ferrell was presented with a GEMS (Great Education Moments for Students) award by the Monroe County School District at its board meeting, many of his family members attended to watch. As Superintendent Theresa Axford handed over the award, his family stood and, smiling broadly, took photos with their phones as his mother, Sophia Baker, jumped into the group who were posing around Jayden.

While introducing 11th-grade Coral Shores High School student Jayden, Amber Archer Acevedo, the coordinator of community relations for the district, said, “Jayden is the true demonstration of perseverance and grit. Jayden was born blind, and he uses braille and braille technology with his advanced placement and academic classes, as well as in his personal life. Jayden has faced many challenges, physically, emotionally and personally. But he never lets that stop him. … He has goals, and we have no doubt he has what it takes to get there.”

Jayden was kind enough to answer some questions from the Keys Weekly: Jayden, how do you do homework in braille? When I hand in homework, it’s written in braille, then it’s printed out in print.

A special computer does that. I have it with me. I bring it to school and take it home.

What extra school activities are you involved in? Drama Club and Mock Trial.

Mock Trial is for people who want to go into law. We go over cases and go to competitions. I like it, it’s fun.

Jayden Ferrell is presented with a GEMS Award on Jan. 25 from the Monroe County School Board in honor of his resilience over personal challenges. From left: Superintendent Theresa Axford, Jayden, board chair John Dick, and Jayden’s mother, Sophia Baker. CONTRIBUTED

What do you want to be when you grow up? I like arguing, and I like being right.

And I like being paid for it, so I’d like to be a lawyer for my career.

Who do you credit for helping you succeed in school? I guess my parents.

My mom was always really supportive and encouraging and made sure education was important. My dad helped me get through middle school. I probably would have failed middle school if not for my parents. They were hard years. Teenage life is hard. Those years, I really didn’t know who I was yet. I did a lot of dumb things. I wasn’t motivated to do any work. My father started teaching me braille early, when I was 2.

What would you say to other children of color who are having problems and aren’t motivated in school? That’s a hard question. I guess, figure out who you are early in life so you won’t have to deal with it in the future. It was a mental journey I went through. A lot of my family would tell me things, family advice. After they were done, I’d store it away and see how I felt about it. If I liked it, I kept it. If I didn’t, I’d turn it around to something I like.

How can white people support people of color? I don’t know how to answer that.

Maybe less stereotypes.

What superpower would you most like to have, and why? Teleportation.

Because why not? It would make life a lot easier. Either that, or clone myself so one of me could go to school while the other one could sleep.

If you could make a rule for the whole world to follow, what would it be?

Make the weekends longer. School should be three days, and weekends should be four days. The economy would rise. Thursday to Sunday, everyone would get involved in stuff. The plan can’t go wrong.

What makes you laugh? Not much. I like sitcoms and stuff. They make me laugh.

The last one I saw was “My Wife and Kids.” I guess I just know how to make other people laugh.

Finish this sentence: The hardest part about being a kid is… Living up to parents’ expectations. But when you get to a certain age, you question if you want to live to their expectations or go higher than that. When I was 10, 11, 12, I realized I wanted to be better than this. I don’t want to stay in the Keys the rest of my life. I want to live my life to the fullest and have opportunities they never had.

Jayden, what else would you like to tell the readers of this newspaper? Sleep more.

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WEINERPALOOZA 2022 A SHORT PARADE FOR SHORT LEGS

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ey West’s annual Dachshund Parade got a new name this year — Weinerpalooza.

Organized by Ben Hennington, of the Sunset Social Drinking Club, and proud owner of a dachshund named Alvin, whom Hennington calls, “King of the Lowriders,” the event raises money for local animals in need.

The parade is as short as its participants’ legs — only 2½ blocks

from the Custom House to Greene Street.

Wiener dog wannabes of all shapes and sizes are always welcome to participate. There were dogs dressed as hot dogs, in tuxedos, as mermaids and in other costumes.

Despite the chill in the air on Jan. 29, the event drew more than 100 dogs and their humans.

— Mandy Miles

TAKE ME HOME? FIND A FRIEND AT THE FLORIDA KEYS SPCA

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he Keys Weekly family loves animals as much as our friends at the Florida Keys SPCA do, and we’re honored each week to showcase some “furever” friends that are ready, waiting and available for adoption at the organization’s Key West campus.

From cats and dogs to Guinea

pigs, hamsters, rabbits, reptiles and birds, the perfect addition to your family is waiting for you. The SPCA’s knowledgeable staff will help with advice and care tips while working to ensure a good fit between each pet and its people.

The SPCA’s Golden Paw program also provides special assistance with vet bills and medications for special-needs and older animals that require a little extra TLC. Check these pages each week for just a few of the animals waiting for a home and see them all at fkspca.org.

Leo is a 3½-year-old male American rabbit.

Dachshunds strut their short stuff for the annual parade that was renamed Wienerpalooza this year. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

Crackle is a 1½-year-old female domestic shorthair.

Ebony is a 12-year-old female terrier mix.

Sophia is a 12-year-old female terrier mix.

Jill is a 16-year-old female domestic shorthair.

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ypically we reserve our Top 10 for humorous anecdotes and passive-aggressive digs. But this week, during an initial attempt to poke some fun at Groundhog Day and how no one in the Keys gives a $h!t about winter, our team of humorists embraced their ADHD and digressed into an intense debate on which Bill Murray movies are the actor’s best. Now, for those struggling to follow our derailed train of thought, Bill Murray was the star of the cult classic movie, “Groundhog Day,” which sparked our debate. Then we ran out of time to write anything funny about the silly “holiday,” so we decided, what the hell, let’s just do our Top 10 Bill Murray movies.

Think this sounds easy? We dare you to check out the body of Murray’s work over the past six (yes, six) decades and try to rank your top 10. Here are our...

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This week, we offer you a Showtime series with a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, a way to get a music fix that runs the gamut of artists and musical styles, and a memoir of a life on the road.

BEST BILL MURRAY MOVIES OF ALLTIME 10. “Meatballs” (1979, R): It was a coming-of-age film for Murray. And for many others who grew up in the ‘80s.

9. “What About Bob?” (1991, PG): Who knew the chemistry between Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss could be so good? “What About Bob?” is one of the most unexpected masterpieces of the 90’s.

8. “Stripes” (1981, R): With all due respect to contemporary comedies, “Stripes” has never been replicated. And never will be.

7. “Groundhog Day” (1993, PG): This could arguably be Murray’s best work and is most likely a film we all stop to watch anytime it is on.

6. “Rushmore” (1998, R): Another Wes Anderson classic that redefined the genius and range of Bill Murray.

5. “Kingpin” (1996, PG-13): You either get it or you don’t. But if you do, you’re probably cooler than your co-workers.

4. “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” (2004, R): We love all of Murray’s Wes Anderson movies, but nothing compares to the cast and genius of this one.

3. “Ghostbusters” (1984, PG): When going to the movies was an event, this was the type of film that lived up to the hype. With all due respect to reboots and remakes, nothing compares to the original classic.

2. “Caddyshack” (1980, R): Several generations can quote every line from this movie, particularly the musings of Carl Spackler. And it’s the type of film, 42 years later, that still stands the test of time.

1. “Lost in Translation” (2003, R): Simply put, it’s one of the greatest films ever made.

Written and directed by Sofia Coppola, it was the moment we all became cognizant of Murray’s undeniable range and immortality.

Honorable Mentions: “Scrooged,” “The Jungle Book,” “Where the Buffalo Roam,” “Ed Wood,” “St. Vincent,” “Zombieland” and every other Wes Anderson film not listed here — “The Royal Tenenbaums,” “The Fantastic Mr. Fox,” “Moonrise Kingdom,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” “Isle of Dogs” and “The Darjeeling Limited” are all cinematic gold.

WATCH | YELLOWJACKETS Yes, apparently ”’Yellowjackets’ withdrawal” is a thing, at least according to website Collider.com. “Yellowjackets” is a 10-episode series on Showtime, and it is a certifiable smash hit. The show’s rating is 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and it has already been renewed for a second season.

“Yellowjackets” tells the story of a girls’ soccer team whose plane crashes in the wilderness and how their behavior degenerates into ruthlessness in order to survive for 19 months. The episodes also flash forward to reveal how they are piecing together their lives 25 years later. Consider us intrigued. Stream on Showtime.

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A gray catbird making a foray out into the open.

MARK HEDDEN/Keys Weekly

HOLLERING DOWN THE RAIN BARREL FROM THE CATBIRD’S SEAT

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t is hard to know what to say about a gray catbird, which might be the point. They seem to aim for inscrutability.

Most English speakers hear the bird’s name ... is a photograand think of the well-worn phrase, “In the catbird’s pher, writer, and semi-professional seat,” which is often credited to James Thurber, birdwatcher. He who in 1942 published a short story in the New has lived in Key Yorker, an interoffice revenge fantasy called “In The West for more than 25 years and Catbird’s Seat.” It’s a throwaway phrase, uttered by the story’s villainess in a long stream of other may no longer be employable in apparently trendy-at-the-time business clichés, the real world. He such as “hollering down the rain barrel.” But I’m is also executive never sure why Thurber gets credit for it, as within director of the Florida Keys Audu- the story he cites it as a catchphrase of Red Barber, the Brooklyn Dodgers’ announcer. And the realbon Society. world Red Barber said it was just a phrase he heard somewhere down south.

The phrase tends to denote a superior position, elevated, advantaged, engaged but above the fray. Which doesn’t really pass the smell test when it comes to ornithological accuracy.

The closely related northern mockingbird tends to view the world from a lofty advantage, but catbirds largely keep things on the downlow, lurking in the bushes, moving around in the background.

Their Latin name is Dumetella carolinensis, with dumetella meaning “little one of the thicket.” They tend to function like back-office bureaucrats who have advanced career-wise beyond having to engage with the public. They don’t avoid being seen, they just apparently don’t see the advantage of it.

This impression is enhanced by their plumage, which is pretty much a uniform Politburo gray, except for a black cap and a mostly black tail. They do have a lovely burgundy crissum, which is the underpart of the rump, or what would be the catbird’s seat if catbirds sat like humans. But it’s hard to see that color, as catbirds are generally too close to the ground and way low in your sightline. Nothing else really catches the eye, other than their seeming sleek fastidiousness.

Adding to this, gray catbirds all look alike. Young, old, male, female – those traits may be readily apparent to other catbirds, but there’s no visible difference that humans can grasp.

I was sitting on the porch last fall, late in the migration, when I watched a series of eight or 10 catbirds move one at a time through the seagrape in front of me. It was like watching an actor doing multiple takes of the same scene. Or maybe one of those scenes from “The Matrix” where the bad guys just keep replicating. Most of those birds no doubt continued migrating south, but we still have a very healthy number of them. I’m pretty sure there are two or three catbirds on most blocks in Key West all winter long.

All this genetic craving for anonymity is kind of belied by one thing – the noises they make.

MARK HEDDEN

Years ago I had a surreal dream where I was riding this kind of land-based three-masted frigate that roamed these red rock canyonlands on a set of outsized tractor treads. And somehow in this dream I was in the captain’s quarters and on a table near the well-stocked bookshelf was the captain’s pet bird, which was something called a dog-faced hawk. It looked like a normal hawk, except for the head, which looked like something from a doleful basset hound. And if you’d never seen one, or a picture of one, I suppose the name catbird could evoke the feline equivalent of that – whiskers, pointy ears, sandpaper tongue, disdainful attitude. But no.

The name catbird comes from their call, which every species account and field guide describes as “mewing.” It’s a short, harsh rasp – plaintive and bored-sounding, like a housecat begging for food out of habit after they’ve just eaten.

I’ve been hearing that call since late September. I probably heard it 20 times this afternoon, while working on this column. It’s not the kind of thing anyone writes poetry about – or at least no poetry I’ve been able to find.

Their call, though, is not easily confused with their song, which is where catbirds shed their seeming interchangeability. They are one of the more vocally dextrous birds, with the rare ability to sing from both sides of their syrinx – the avian equivalent of our larynx – independently. Which means they are capable of singing with two voices at the same time. Their song tends to be arrhythmic and complex, full of smooth sweet notes, with the occasional mew thrown in like a DJ scratch. Syllables are often repeated in the same song, but not in the same order. One catbird in Michigan was recorded uttering 170 different syllables in under five minutes.

Living here in Florida, where they do not breed, we don’t get to hear this full-throated song. But we do get to hear the rehearsals.

Catbirds are the only birds I ever heard that practice. They haven’t started doing it yet, but in the next month or so they will.

And they will do it for weeks on end before they head north. It’ll come across as whispered, mumbling and soft, not fully voiced or articulated. Like a teenager working up the courage to ask out a date in the bathroom mirror, not wanting anyone else to hear and make fun of them.

You have to catch them at it and you have to listen for it, but it will be there. It will slip into your psyche if you let it. And it makes you hope that, whenever they do decide to head north, they will have an easy trip, find a mate and have a good summer tearing up the pea patch.

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KEY WEST REMEMBERS LOVED ONES AT CROOKS SECOND LINE PARADE

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alk about a celebration of life.

The annual Crooks Second Line Parade, which occurred Jan. 30, takes its cue from New Orleans-style funeral processions and honors the lives of people loved and lost with a rousing musical march down Duval Street.

Named for legendary drummer Richard Crooks, the Key West event raises money for the Bahama Village Music Program, which provides free music education for kids, and is Crooks’ legacy to the island.

Several hundred participants carry large photos of lost loved ones, while dancing down the street from the Hog’s Breath Saloon to the Green Parrot.

— Mandy Miles

Hundreds of celebrants fill Duval Street on Jan. 30 for the annual Crooks Second Line Parade to commemorate lost loved ones with music, dance and memories. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

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FLORIDA KEYS TABLE FOOD, DRINKS & PEOPLE

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

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

But our magnetic appeal goes beyond the

menu. The skilled professionals who define our local hospitality industry do much more than mix creative cocktails and serve delicious meals. These hard-working men and women are ambassadors, social directors, travel advisors and unlicensed — but often effective — therapists.

To celebrate our unique culinary culture, Keys Weekly brings you this bi-weekly feature

to highlight the food, libations and local personalities that define our “must-try” destinations across the Florida Keys.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a fifth-generation local, your options are endless.

Indulge in something new or revisit a familiar favorite. And above all, support the local owners and loyal employees who are vital to our Keys communities.

KEYS BITE NACHOS Keys Bite, Key Largo Every bit is packed when ordering these nachos at Keys Bite at MM 99 in the median in Key Largo. With your choice of chicken or ground beef, this nacho platter comes stacked with jalapenos, pico de gallo, lettuce and shredded cheese, as well as a side of sour cream. It’s a solid appetizer option for lunch or dinner that’s worth sharing with a few people, so you don’t get full by the time your entree comes out.

LIMEADE AND MEXICAN COKE La Isla Taco Grill food truck, Marathon Yes, we know these aren’t typical cocktails. Food truck La Isla Taco Grill does not sell booze. But chef/manager Oscar Solis said that these are the two most requested drinks, perfect to wash down his tacos with the homemade spicy red sauce. And everyone knows that Mexican Coke is better than the American one, right? And if you are in the mood for a margarita, a tiki bar is steps away.

JOAN KONGOS Ramshead Southernmost, Key West Joan Konjos is a native Key Wester who has worked behind the bar at Ramshead Southernmost for the past two years.

She mixed one of her bloody Mary masterpieces Wednesday morning while serving one of the restaurant’s specialties, the Annapolis Benedict — a traditional eggs benedict topped with a jumbo lump crab cake and hollandaise.

“I have to say, I think I make the best bloody in town,” Kongos said. “I like to see the ‘wow’ factor on people’s faces.”

Ramshead Southernmost also has a wildly popular build-your-own bloody Mary bar and serves breakfast until 1 p.m. daily, along with full lunch and dinner menus.

For more, visit our Keys Table Magazines online at keysweekly.com/table.

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WOMEN’S FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT RETURNS TO KEY WEST

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t was a woman’s world in Key West last week, as the annual International Women’s Flag Football Association held its annual Kelly McGills Classic from Jan. 24-31.

Hundreds of women and girls from more than 30 teams around the country and the globe once again converged on Key West for a week of competition, camaraderie and a good bit of carousing downtown.

Created by Stock Island resident Diane Beruldsen more than 20 years ago, the league’s mission “is to provide an opportunity for all females regardless of race, nationality, age, skill level, economic status or sexual orientation to enjoy healthy competition, have fun and develop teamwork skills.”

“Our goal is to educate and assist our players through our tournaments, clinics, and promotional tours while building self-esteem, confidence, and leadership skills,” says Beruldsen, who has traveled to Europe, Scandinavia and Central America to promote and teach the sport.

Games took place in Key West and on Stock Island and included more than a dozen youth teams of local players from Marathon, Sugarloaf and Key West.

In addition to the daily flag football games, the event includes evening activities, speakers and clinics for coaches and officials.

— Mandy Miles

BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly. More photos available at shadypalmphotography.com.

The International Women’s Flag Football Association hosts the Kelly McGillis Classic every year, bringing together hundreds of women from dozens of teams for a week of football and fun in Key West.

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The American Red Cross Greater Miami & The Keys is proud to announce the 2022 Humanitarians of the Year

The Spottswood Family For more than a century, the Spottswood family have been standard-bearers for the American Red Cross in the Florida Keys. In 1917, as the United States entered World War I, Florence Spottswood established the first chapter of the American Red Cross in Key West. In honor of Mrs. Spottswood’s dedication to her community and to the principles of the Red Cross, the Greater Miami & The Keys chapter inaugurated the Humanitarian of the Year Gala in 1995.

While the Red Cross and the Spottswood family made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Florence Spottswood Humanitarian of the Year Gala, the efforts of the Red Cross continue across our community. The Red Cross helps members of the military, veterans and their families. Volunteers are often among the first to assist after a home fire and other tragedies, natural and man-made. The Red Cross remains prepared for disasters, big and small.

Thank you to the Spottswood family and the many donors who chose to support the work of the Red Cross in the absence of our annual event.

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SPORTS & MORE RALPH MORROW

SUNDAY’S OVERTIME COIN TOSS DIDN’T HELP KANSAS CITY

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unday’s loudest Kansas City ... a veteran sports crowd noise came columnist, says when the coin the only sport was flipped to start the he doesn’t follow is cricket. That overtime. leaves plenty The visiting Cincinnati of others to fill Bengals’ representative his time. chose heads.

It came up ralphmoro1936 tails and, naturally, the @gmail.com Chiefs chose to receive, because everyone knows – especially Kansas City fans – that having the ball means victory. At least, it did the preceding Sunday, on Jan. 23, when K.C. won the flip and quarterback Patrick Mahomes kept the ball, going straight down the field to a winning touchdown while Buffalo Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen sat on his hands, never to touch the ball again.

But this time? Not so fast, Chiefs fans. Instead of a march down the field, Mahomes laid an egg, an interception by the Bengals’ Vonn Bell on the third play in OT. Cincinnati, a seven-point underdog, ran with Joe Mixson and passed from Joe Burrow from the Cincinnati 45 to the Kansas City 10. Evan McPherson was money just as he was the previous Sunday, drilling a 31-yard field goal to win the game 27-24 — and a trip to the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 13.

After the previous Sunday’s excitement, the Chiefs’ early 18-point lead and their favored status, I didn’t think Sunday’s games would measure up. But they did. And how.

In the first half of the CincinnatiKansas City game, Mahomes was untouchable, guiding the Chiefs to a 21-3 lead with about five minutes left in the second quarter. Four minutes later, however, and with a minute left in the half, the Bengals had begun their comeback with a touchdown on a 41-yard screen pass from Burrow to Samaje Perine.

In the third period, the Bengals could not get the ball in from a first and goal from the nine. So, on fourth down, McPherson was good on a 31-yard field goal. That made it 2113. With 40 seconds left in the third quarter, the Bengals intercepted Mahomes. With 14 seconds left, a two-yard TD pass to Ja’Marr Chase and a two-point conversion pass to Tyler Boyd tied the score at 21 to start the fourth quarter.

Finally, with 6:13 left, McPherson again split the uprights for a 52-yard field goal and the Bengals had their first lead, 24-21. But it wouldn’t last.

With three seconds left in the game, the Chiefs tied it up on a field goal after the Bengals stopped Kansas City three times inside the 10-yard line.

And that led to the overtime and Cincinnati’s victory.

Waiting for the second game, I know I never received so many texts from my Dayton friends that started, “Who dey think goin’ to beat them Bengals?” And the answer, “Nobody!”

I worked the Bengals’ other two appearances in the Super Bowl, in Detroit and Miami. But I won’t be going to Los Angeles for this one. Prior to going to Miami in 1989, I suggested to my late wife, Patsy, that she find a place for us to vacation after the Super Bowl. She found Key West.

Another half-dozen trips to Key West and we were hooked, crying when it was time to leave. So, we bit the bullet and moved here 29 years ago.

But, I digress. In the second game Sunday, the Los Angeles Rams rallied from being down 17-7 in the fourth quarter to the San Francisco 49ers to win their own trip to the Super Bowl and play in their own stadium at about 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 13, where they’ll face the Bengals.

After a 7-7 tie late in the second quarter, and a 54-yard field goal attempt by Rams’ Matt Gay that was wide right, Robbie Gould kicked a 38-yard field goal to give the 49ers a 10-7 lead at the half. That lead went up to 17-7 on a Jimmy Garoppolo pass to George Kittle with two minutes left in the third quarter. Matthew Stafford hit Cooper Kupp with a 10-yard pass to begin the fourth quarter to make it 17-14 49ers. With seven minutes left, the Rams tied it at 17 on a 40-yard field goal by Gay. With 1:46 left, Gay powered a 30-yard field goal to give the Rams a 20-17 lead that held up for the victory.

And the Super Bowl matchup was made. Ho hum.

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Teagan Kirk and sister Adley play golf for the Under Armour Junior Tour.

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ey West local Adley Kirk has qualified for the Under Armour Junior Tour National Championship golf tournament Feb. 18-21 at Saddlebrook Golf Club in Tampa. More than 200 junior golfers from all over the country will compete in the event.

Adley and her brother Teagan played the fall season of the Under Armour Junior Tour based in Orlando in 2021. The fall tour consisted of six events and the total points scored in those events were used to determine who qualifies for the National Championships. Adley finished in the top six in her age group to get an invitation to play in the Nationals in February. Teagan had very tough

competition in his age group and finished in the top 10, but was not able to qualify.

Adley practices and plays at Key West Golf Club and trains with LPGA coach Kellie Edelblut at the David Leadbetter Golf Academy at Champions Gate, Florida.

Being fairly new to the game with only 14 months of playing and practicing, this is Adley’s first national championship. She also loves acting and writing music on her guitar but she and her brother have an infectious passion for golf and they hope to continue pursuing a possible college career and perhaps beyond.

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or their visit to Tallahassee on Jan. 18 and 19, Monroe County Legislative Affairs Director Lisa Tennyson handed commissioners Michelle Coldiron and Holly Raschein a schedule that would have made the average person dizzy just by looking at it: The packed agenda included at least 20 meetings and two pending ones.

The occasion? The county’s lobbying teams and commissioners were in the state capital for the legislative session to advocate for local issues and also to attend Legislative Day for the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) as well as for the Small County Coalition.

Coldiron described the pace to Keys Weekly. “It’s fast and furious,” she said. “We got into the airport at 11, grabbed a bite of lunch, then met with (State Rep. Jim) Mooney. We were running from the House side to the Senate side to the governor’s office.”

Tennyson provided a list of the issues to keep mentioning to governor’s staff, senators and representatives as they took meetings: stewardship funding for water quality projects, pump-out funding, anchoring bill, infrastructure money … and much more.

Both Coldiron and Raschein emphasized that Sunshine Law issues did not come into play. The Sunshine Law decrees that meetings of government agencies and representatives — and discussions of pending local issues — shall be open to the public.

“When Michelle and I are taking meetings in Tallahassee, we are there to discuss the county’s legislative agenda, which has already been publicly discussed and voted on in a BOCC meeting prior to any commissioners traveling to Tallahassee to advocate on behalf of the County,” said Raschein.

The commissioners also noted that Raschein’s experience in the capital as a state representative was an asset for the meetings.

Monroe County commissioners pack in as many meetings as possible during visits to Tallahassee to advocate for issues that are important to residents. From left: Commissioner Holly Raschein, State Sen. Anna Maria Rodriguez and Commissioner Michelle Coldiron. CONTRIBUTED

“Holly still knows so many of the elected officials there,” pointed out Coldiron. “Even though we didn’t have a set meeting, she would jump into offices and I would just follow her: ‘Hey, we’re here.’ We got meetings with legislators we might not have had. I presented more as a ‘boots on the ground’ approach and her whole way was saying, ‘How much more time do you have before you vote?’ She had a different lingo.

It made it really good, because we could play off of each other.”

Coldiron pointed out that she is running for second vice president of the FAC, and therefore is on a path to be its president in four years.

“This means that Monroe County will have a bigger presence and be in Tallahassee more often,” she said, pointing out that the goal for all 67 counties in Florida is “to protect home rule.”

The issues that were most important to Raschein during this visit included “continued funding of the Florida Keys Stewardship Act, advocating on issues related to Citizens Property Insurance, and working to refine legislation related to anchoring and mooring.”

But even after this whirlwind January visit, the commissioners will still have more chances to represent Monroe County’s taxpayers at the state capital.

“During the state of Florida’s 60-day legislative session, we visit Tallahassee once or twice a month,” said Raschein.

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SAVE THE DATE Thursday, Feb. 3 • Anne McKee art auction preview of available works, 6 to 8 p.m. at The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St. Previews are also available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

• ‘Walking Happy’ opens at Red Barn Theatre, 319 Duval St. Visit redbarntheatre.com for tickets and information.

• NOAA invites businesses to its Industry Day webinar to learn about potential federal contracts in the Florida Keys.

3 to 5 p.m. Visit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7623351041376135695.

Friday, Feb. 11 • Fifth annual Scleroderma Fundraiser in memory of Carmen Lehmann Manning, 5 to 8 p.m. at Sidebar, 504 Angela St. Silent auction and raffle prizes include artwork, private charters, jewelry and restaurant gift certificates.

Stand-up comedian Tom Papa performs, 8 p.m. at Key West Theater.

Sunday, Feb. 13 • Celebrate the biggest Sunday in pro football while raising money for Samuel’s House at their Southernmost Polar Plunge, noon at Higgs Beach. Registration is $30 per person and benefits the shelter for women and children. Call 305-296-0240 or email tara. salinas@samuelshouse.org.

Friday, Feb. 18 • Applications due for vacancies on the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council. Contact Elizabeth.Trueblood@noaa.gov.

Saturday, Feb. 19 • Guided cemetery stroll at the Historic Key West Cemetery. Small groups will depart at 9:30, 9:50, and 10:10 a.m..

Reservations are necessary, and can be made by calling 305-304-1453.

• Native plant sale at Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, 9 a.m. to noon, 5210 College Road, Stock Island. Visit keywest.garden.

• Cori Convertito, curator for the Key West Art & Historical Society, will discuss “Key

West at the 200-year Mark,” 1 p.m. in the Toppino Nature Chapel at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden.

Wednesday, Feb. 23 • Anne McKee Artists Fund Fine Art Auction takes place at The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St. Artists receive 50% of the auction price and the McKee Fund receives the other half. The nonprofit fund has awarded more than $343,000 to more than 400 artists since 1994. Visit mckeefund.org.

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ROTARY CLUB OF KEY WEST HOSTS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Saturday, Feb. 26 • After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, the Key West Business Guild’s biggest fundraiser, the 38th Annual Headdress Ball, returns as a special Mardi Gras Edition, 8 p.m. at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater. Seating for the tables and general admission will be socially distanced. First place prize is $3,000 for best headdress, judged from the shoulders up. Eight great talent acts by Key West performers will also be featured. Christopher Peterson opens the show and bar service will be available during the performance. Proceeds promote LGBT+ tourism in Key West. A special Happy Hour Disco Dance will follow the show at the Aqua Sidebar.

Monday, Feb. 28 • Deadline to apply for grants from the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys, which is accepting applications for programs that support collaborative projects that will benefit communities throughout the Florida Keys. The application is available at cffk.org/ grants.

Thursday, March 31 • Deadline to apply for the Key West Chamber of Commerce’s three scholarships for Key West high school graduates. Apply at keywestchamber. org/scholarships

Scottie John, Sandra Gunther, Samuel Jacobson and Andy Ferguson hit the links in style for the Rotary Club of Key West’s recent golf tournament. CONTRIBUTED

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he Rotary Club of Key West held its 18th annual golf tournament on Jan. 16 at the Key West Golf Club. Club members thank everyone who played, volunteered, sponsored, coordinated and donated to the charity tournament.

The tournament raises money each year for the club’s Dental Fund, providing dental care for local kids, some of whom have never seen a dentist.

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On the morning of Jan. 27, officers from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to the scene of an injured Key deer near Crane Boulevard on Sugarloaf Key. The deer was in obvious distress, displayed a bleeding wound in its upper chest, and only had use of its hind legs. Due to the extent of its injuries, the deer was euthanized on scene and transported to a veterinarian for X-rays of its wound.

Imaging revealed a fragmented projectile in the upper chest cavity, and fragments were later recovered from the lung and surrounding issues. The type of firearm used has not yet been determined.

“We’ve had people harass Key deer every year, but this is the first time I’m aware of that a gun was

used to shoot a deer,” said USFWS agent David Pharo. “This was intentional.”

The deer will be transported to the USFWS forensic laboratory in Ashland, Oregon, where further analysis will be conducted by forensic experts.

USFWS officials are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the culprit’s conviction. In addition, a separate reward of up to $2,000 is offered by Crime Stoppers Miami and the Florida Keys along with SaveOurKeyDeer.org, according to a tweet posted by Crime Stoppers. The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activity or leads to 786-236-2862.

With a remaining population of less than 1,000 individuals, Key deer are protected by both the federal Endangered Species Act and Florida state law. Intentionally killing an animal carries a maximum penalty of one year in federal prison and a maximum fine of $100,000.

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Mile 0 Fest describes itself as “a boutique destination festival that its attendees have dubbed ‘the friendliest and best fest’ out there.”

This year’s festival featured more than 60 musical acts and packed Key West’s Coffee Butler Amphitheater.

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“Sandy” Cornish escapes slavery to become farmer in Key West

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he Florida Keys are a storied string of islands with tremendous history. Some of those stories are told repeatedly, like when Henry Flagler brought the Key West Extension of his Florida East Coast Railway to its southernmost terminus.

Other stories of historical importance connected to the Florida Keys are told, but not very loudly and not often enough. The story of Andrew “Sandy” Cornish falls into this category of stories that are not told loudly enough or repeated as often as they should be for what they reveal about the human spirit.

Cornish was born in Maryland, into slavery, in 1793. While there is little insight into his early life, specific details have found their way into the historical record. While still an enslaved person, his owner hired him out to work on a railroad project in Florida. He likely worked for the Tallahassee Railroad, one of the two oldest railroads in Florida. The company was incorporated in 1834. Work on the line would begin the same year and would reach Port Leon, Florida, on the St. Marks River in Wakulla County, in 1839. Port Leon was destroyed by a hurricane in 1843 and is today an extinct town.

In this instance, Cornish was able to earn money for his own labor, too, and made a reported $600 per year.

With that, the story suggests that over nine years, he was able to save up enough money to purchase, from his owner, emancipation papers for himself and his wife, Lillah. The cost has been stated as $3,000 in some accounts and $3,200 in others. As his early story is summed up in sometimes graphic detail, those precious papers were destroyed in a house fire.

As a result, Cornish could not prove his free status, and subsequently, a group of slave traders captured him to take him to New Orleans. Fortunately, he escaped his captors and, to remain a free man, Cornish took extraordinary steps.

Where this event took place is up for debate. Some say it occurred in the river port town of Port Leon, Florida, and others report the gruesome scene was acted out in Louisiana. In every story, he declared that he would never again be another man’s property. He proceeded to make his body undesirable for the slave trade to ensure that fact.

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In full view of the crowd assembled, Cornish stabbed himself in the leg, slashed a muscle in his ankle, and cut off one of the fingers on his left hand. Friends who had gathered for the BRAD event placed Cornish BERTELLI in a wheelbarrow and brought him home, is an author, speaker, and Flor- where he eventually ida Keys historian. recovered from his His latest book, self-inflicted wounds.

“The Florida Keys As for the severed Skunk Ape Files,” finger, it is said he is a fun blend of two of his favorite or at least someone subjects — Florida sewed it back on with Keys history and a needle and thread. the Skunk Ape. Andrew “Sandy” Cornish and Lillah would eventually make their way to Key West in the late 1840s. Circa 1850, they bought a farm in the area of present-day Truman Avenue and Simonton Street.

They grew fruits and vegetables on the farm that were sold to locals, soldiers and Key West markets. The Cornish farm is said to have been the island’s first successful farm, and Sandy, as those around him knew him, grew to become one of the richest men on the island. He also became one of Key West’s civic and spiritual leaders.

In 1864, the future parishioners of what became the Cornish Chapel of the African Methodist Episcopal Church began to meet under the shade of a Spanish lime tree. That same year, Rev. Wilbur Garrison Strong of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Hartford, Connecticut, came to Key West to serve the growing congregation. Strong is considered to be the first black ordained minister in Florida.

Cornish died in 1869 and would never see the church that bears his name.

The Cornish Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church, at 702 Whitehead Street, was built by its parishioners in 1885. It became the first church organized by and for the island’s black community. When completed, it served as a place of worship, a school and a place of retreat when a safe place was needed.

Cornish was buried at the Key West Cemetery. Over the years, the marker that had been placed to honor him disappeared, and the location of his body was lost. It took time, but in 2014 a plaque was installed at the cemetery to honor his memory. His likeness can be found at the Mallory Square Sculpture Garden, as his is one of the busts of those men and women who have played significant roles in Key West’s remarkable history.

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By: GSS Enterprises, Inc. Publish: February 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE STORAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. STORAGE UNIT 77 – RICK BILBREY Upon a cursory inspection, the unit was found to contain: Business Property & Records Items will be sold or otherwise disposed of at this site on FEBRUARY 15, 2022 at 9:00AM at the address below, to satisfy owner’s lien in accordance with State Statutes, Sections 83:801 to 83:909. Terms of the sale are cash. No checks will be accepted.

All goods are sold in “as is” condition. Tax must be paid or resale numbers furnished. Buyer must provide own lock if needed.

Seller reserves the right to overbid. All items or spaces may not be available on date of sale.

George Sands Storage Solutions, Inc. 90080 Overseas Highway Tavernier, FL 33070 Publish: January 27 & February 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Notice of Sale of Surplus Vehicles The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be selling a number of surplus vehicles by sealed bids.

All bids must be received by 10:00am on Tuesday March 1st, 2022. The bids will be opened publicly on Tuesday March 1st, 2022 at 10:30am.

A list of vehicles to be sold may be viewed on our website; www. keysso.net.

Bidding instructions and required bid forms are available on the website or can be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters building 1st floor reception, or by contacting: Michael Cabot 305-293-7477 305-797-0115 Michael Griffin 305-292-6832 Monroe County Sheriff’s Office 5525 College Rd, Key West, Fl. 33040 The Property to be sold is open to the public for inspection at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Headquarters building at 5525 College Rd., Key West, Fl. 33040 20 – VEHICLES On the following dates and times: February 22nd, 2022 9:00am – 11:00am February 24th, 2022 2:00pm – 4:00pm The Sheriff’s Office makes no representation or guarantee of mechanical condition.

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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 February 25, 2022 by 5:00 p.m. The application can be mailed or emailed to laura@ fla-keys.com. A resume may be attached to the application.

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EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: Exterior Painting of Big Pine Key Fire Station 03/09/2022 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov. The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on March 9, 2022. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,,4509326156 (New York) +16699006833,,4509326156 (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 (New York) +1 669 900 6833 (San Jose) Publish: February 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CULVERT INSTALLATION WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CANAL #259 BIG PINE KEY, MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices.

Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar.com OR www.monroecountybids.com.

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Monroe County Purchasing Department receives bids electronically. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/ physically delivered bids/ proposals/responses WILL NOT be accepted.

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00P.M., on March 10, 2022. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: Request for Proposal for Culvert Installation Water Quality Improvement Project Canal #259 Big Pine Key 03/10/2022 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB, in advance of the bid opening, please email: omb-purchasing@ monroecounty-fl.gov. The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on March 10, 2022. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,, 4509326156 (New York) +16699006833,, 4509326156 (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 (New York) +1 669 900 6833 (San Jose) Publish: February 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

Department receives bids electronically. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/ physically delivered bids/ proposals/responses WILL NOT be accepted.

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00P.M., on April 12, 2022. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: International Sales Agency based in the United Kingdom for Monroe County Tourist Development Council covering United Kingdom; Ireland; Scandinavia; Italy; Germany; Austria; Switzerland; and Benelux 04/12/2022 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov. The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on April 12, 2022. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,, 4509326156 (New York) +16699006833,, 4509326156 (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 (New York) +1 669 900 6833 (San Jose) Publish: February 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

Commissioners of Monroe County, FL by attending in person or via Communication Media Technology (“CMT”) using a Zoom Webinar platform by following the detailed instructions below. The public is strongly encouraged to watch the meeting on Monroe County’s MCTV on Comcast Channel 76, AT&T U-verse Channel 99 or on the County’s web portal @ http://monroecountyfl.iqm2. com/Citizens/Default.aspx.

Simply select the “Watch Live” banner to view the live meeting with live closed-captioning on an integrated page that includes the Agenda and Agenda Backup.

If a citizen has a Roku device, they can search for and add “MCTV” to their personal lineup.

Monroe County’s “MCTV” is also provided via the Monroe County mobile apps for iOS and Android and through our streaming web portal @ https://monroe-fl.vod.castus.tv/ vod/?live=ch1&nav=live.

Citizens can listen to audio-only from their phones by dialing (646) 518-9805 or (669) 9006833 and, when prompted, enter the Webinar ID 883 5208 1128 followed by the # key.

The public can comment during the live Public Hearing either by phoning in or by connecting to the live Zoom webinar link using the following instructions: a) To comment on an item by phone: Dial (646) 518-9805 or (669) 900-6833 and, when prompted, enter the Webinar ID 883 5208 1128 followed by the # key, then *9 to “Raise your Hand” to be recognized by the Zoom webinar host. b) To comment on an item using the live Zoom webinar link: Open this live Zoom webinar link @ https://www.monroecountyfl.gov/BOCCMeetingFeb16 (that also appears in both the published Agenda and Agenda Packet). When prompted, enter your email address and name to join the webinar. When the Mayor calls for speakers on the item(s) on which you wish to comment, or when the Board is nearing your item(s) as the meeting progresses, select the “Raised Hand” feature that appears at the bottom of the Zoom webinar screen to be recognized by the Zoom webinar host.

The Zoom webinar host will request the item # on which you wish to speak and enable your participation when the Mayor calls for public speakers on your item. To report problems with the broadcast or participation in the Zoom webinar, please call (305) 872-8831.

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 2924441, between the hours of 8:30a.m.—5:00p.m., prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call “711”. Live Closed-Captioning is available via our web portal @ http://monroecountyfl.iqm2. com/Citizens/Default.aspx for meetings of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners.

Dated at Key West, Florida, this 27th day of January, 2022.

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: February 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA KEY WEST DIVISION IN ADMIRALTY CASE NO.: 4:21-cv-10110 IN THE MATTER OF: THE COMPLAINT OF KEY WEST JETSKI, INC. AS OWNER OF THE YAMAHA PERSONAL WATERCRAFT (HULL ID# YAMA0773A121) ITS ENGINES, TACKLE, APPURTENANCES, EQUIPMENT, ETC. IN A CAUSE FOR EXONTERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, Petitioner.

MONITION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: THE MARSHALL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA: WHEREAS, a Complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, on the 15th day of November, 2021 by the Petitioners, KEY WEST JETSKI, INC., as owners of a Yamaha Pleasure Watercraft bearing the Hull Identification Number YAMA0773A121, have filed a Complaint pursuant to Title 46, United States Code, Sections 30501-30502, claiming the right to Exoneration From or Limitation of Liability for all claims allegedly resulting from an accident which occurred on or about June 5, 2021 in the navigable waterways of Key West, Florida, as more fully set forth in the Complaint. For those reasons and causes set forth in the Complaint, Petitioners pray for the issuance of a Monition and Injunction, and that all persons or corporations claiming for any and all loss, damage, injury or destruction caused by or resulting from the incident set forth in the Complaint be cited to appear and file their respective claims with the Clerk of this Court, and to make due process thereof and citing them to file their answers to the Complaint and all proceedings to be had, and if it shall appear that Petitioner is not liable for any loss, damage, destruction or injury, it may be so finally decreed by this Court; YOU ARE THEREFORE COMMANDED TO CITE ALL PERSONS OR CORPORATIONS in respect to which Petitioner seeks limitation to file respective claims with the Clerk of this Court and to serve on or to mail to the attorneys for Petitioners, Campbell Johnston Clark, LLP, 2600 Douglas Road, Suite 508, Coral Gables, FL 33134, copies thereof on or before the 15th day of February 2022, and citing such claimants to appear and answer the Complaint herein on or before the last named day or within such further time as the Court may grant, and once completed to then make return to the Court together with this Writ.

Dated at Fort Lauderdale, Florida on this 11th day of January, 2022.

Angela E. Noble, Clerk United States District Court Southern District of Florida By: Dimas Rodriguez Deputy Clerk Publish: January 20 & 27 and February 3 & 10, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Florida Keys Council of the Arts Notice of Upcoming Meetings The Florida Keys Council of the Arts will hold the following meeting via Communications Media Technology using a ZOOM webinar platform. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public input will be: JOIN ZOOM via the Zoom app and use each meeting ID and password listed.

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

Questions, or to RSVP, please email Liz Young at director@ keysarts.com Art in Public Places February 8, 2022, 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 815 2722 3406 Passcode: 872197 Executive Committee Meeting February 25, 2022, 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 886 1783 4070 Passcode: 369884 Publish: February 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: EXTERIOR PAINTING OF BIG PINE KEY FIRE STATION MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices.

Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar.com OR www.monroecountybids.com.

The Public Record is available upon request.

Monroe County Purchasing Department receives bids electronically. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/ physically delivered bids/ proposals/responses WILL NOT be accepted.

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00P.M., on March 9, 2022. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: HISTORIC COURTHOUSE DOOR REPLACEMENT & REPAIR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices.

Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar.com OR www. monroecountybids.com. The Public Record is available upon request.

Monroe County Purchasing Department receives bids electronically. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/ physically delivered bids/ proposals/responses WILL NOT be accepted.

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00P.M., on March 8, 2022. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: HISTORIC COURTHOUSE DOOR REPLACEMENT & REPAIR 03/08/2022 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB,in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov.The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on March 8, 2022. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,,4509326156 (New York) +16699006833,,4509326156 (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 (New York) +1 669 900 6833 (San Jose) Publish: February 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: INTERNATIONAL SALES AGENCY BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL COVERING UNITED KINGDON; IRELAND; SCANDINAVIA; ITALY; GERMANY; AUSTRIA; SWITZERLAND; AND BENELUX MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices.

Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar.com OR www.monroecountybids.com.

The Public Record is available upon request.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on February 16, 2022 at 1:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Harvey Government Center, 1200 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider adopting the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CREATING SECTION 22-129 OF ARTICLE VI OTHER MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNITS IN CHAPTER 22 SPECIAL DISTRICTS, OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE BY RE-ADOPTING AND CODIFYING ORDINANCE 0311988 (FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1) AS AMENDED HEREIN, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 033-1996 AMENDING SECTION 3 AND ORDINANCE 004-2002 IN ORDER TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT TO FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1; DELETING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE 031-1988 AND RENUMBERING THE REMAINING SECTIONS; CREATING FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1; SETTING FORTH THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES; SETTING FORTH THE COMPOSITION OF THE GOVERNING BODY; PROVIDING FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE GOVERNING BODY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The public can participate in the February 16, 2022, meeting of the Board of County

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-000016-P IN RE: ESTATE OF PETER K. SWENSON, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of PETER K. SWENSON, deceased, whose date of death was July 19, 2021; is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number: 22-CP-000016-P the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS: February 3, 2022.

Personal Representative: CYNTHIA C. SWENSON 295 South Harbor Drive Key Largo, FL 33037 Attorney for Personal Representative: JOHN MICHAEL LYNN, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 0147273 Turner & Lynn, PA 7 Barracuda Lane Key Largo, Florida 33037 Telephone: (305) 367-0911 turnerlynnpa@gmail.com Publish: February 3 & 10, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2021-CP-139-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ESCHOL DOUGLAS CALDWELL, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Eschol Douglas Caldwell, deceased, whose date of death was July 13, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division; the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives’ attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is February 3, 2022.

Personal Representatives: Craig Alexander Caldwell 90154 Overseas Highway, #3 Tavernier, Florida 33070 Bryan Douglas Caldwell 90154 Overseas Highway, #3 Tavernier, Florida 33070 Attorney for Personal Representatives: Nicholas W. Mulick

LEGAL NOTICES E-mail Address: reception@ mulicklaw.com Florida Bar No. 337757 Nicholas W. Mulick P.A. 91645 Overseas Highway Tavernier, Florida 33070 Telephone: (305) 852-9292 Publish: February 3 & 10, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-05-M DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN A. KORNETTI Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of John A. Kornetti, deceased, whose date of death was December 11, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: February 3, 2022.

Personal Representative: Paul A. Kornetti 2994 Overseas Highway Marathon, Florida 33050 Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: February 3 & 10, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-9-P DIVISION: UPPER KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBERT EDWARD HUNTLEY, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ROBERT EDWARD HUNTLEY, deceased, whose date of death was DECEMBER 2, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, TAVERNIER, FL 33070.

The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate 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

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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: February 3, 2022.

Personal Representative: MARGARET HARRISON c/o R.T. McDaniel, Jr., Esq. P.O. Box 144555, Coral Gables, FL 33114-4555 Attorney for Personal Representative: R. THORNTON McDANIEL, JR. Email Addresses: thornatty@ gmail.com Florida Bar No. 855715 P.O. Box 144555 Coral Gables, FL 33114-4555 Telephone: 305-815-3777 Publish: February 3 & 10, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

FILE NO.: 22-CP-000012-P IN RE: ESTATE OF ELENA MARIE DIMAGGIO, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ELENA MARIE DIMAGGIO, deceased, whose date of death was December 9, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Hwy., Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate 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 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: February 3, 2022.

Personal Representative: David Carmen DiMaggio 117 Marina Avenue Key Largo, FL 33037 Attorney for Personal Representative: Anthony A. Velardi, Esq. Florida Bar No. 113917 AV Law PLLC 99530 Overseas Hwy., Suite 2 Key Largo, FL 33037 Tel: (305) 453-5277 Fax: (305) 453-4985 E-Mail: anthony@keylargolaw. com Publish: February 3 & 10, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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: January 27, 2022.

Personal Representative: JEREMY H. FITZGERALD 33 Thatch Palm Way Key Largo, FL 33037 Attorney for Personal Representative: JOHN MICHAEL LYNN, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 0147273 Turner & Lynn, PA 7 Barracuda Lane Key Largo, Florida 33037 Telephone: (305) 367-0911 turnerlynnpa@gmail.com Publish: January 27 & February 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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IN THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-000015-K IN RE: ESTATE OF ERICA M. BROWN, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ERICA M. BROWN, deceased, whose date of death was January 31, 2021 and whose social security number is XXX-XX-1519, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address, which is Monroe County Courthouse, 302 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040. The name and address of the Personal Representative’s attorney is set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. 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: February 3, 2022.

Personal Representative: MARCUS A. BROWN Attorney for Personal Representative: STEPHANIE VILLAVICENCIO, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 84771 ZAMORA, HILLMAN & VILLAVICENCIO 3006 Aviation Avenue, PH 4C Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 Tel.: (305) 285-0285 Fax: (305) 285-3285 svillavicencio@zhvlaw.com Publish: February 3 & 10, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: PROBATE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-000005-P IN RE: ESTATE OF PETER J. FITZGERALD, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of PETER J. FITZGERALD, deceased, whose date of death was June 23, 2021; is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN THE FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 22-DR-26-M Division: Family ANGELINA REBECCA HOGG, Petitioner, and WAYNE LEE HOGG, JR., Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: WAYNE LEE HOGG, JR. Last Known Address: 3649 LOUISA STREET, MARATHON, FLORIDA 33050 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 ANGELINA REBECCA HOGG, whose address is 3649 LOUISA STREET, MARATHON, FLORIDA 33050, on or before March 4, 2022, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 3117 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, MARATHON, FLORIDA 33050, 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.

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 addresses 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 this 31st day of January 2022 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Calvin Joseph Deputy Clerk Publish: February 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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CENTENNIAL BANK IS H I R I N G !

TELLER II MARATHON/ KEY WEST. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF P O S I T I O N : Conduct transactions with speed, accuracy and efficiency while meeting or exceeding service quality standards.

Safeguard bank assets assigned to them.

Contribute to the growth of the bank by promoting and cross selling bank products and services.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Equivalent to four years high school or GED, with particular emphasis during high school in office skills, shop skills, or others, plus 12 to 18 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. To apply, please visit our careers page: www.my100bank. com/careers NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARYConcrete Field Testing Technician needed. Full-time. Year round. We train you to go to various job sites and collect samples.

Vehicle provided. Must speak English, live in Middle Keys area and have clean driving record. Starting pay $18/ hour. Pay rate will rise at intervals. 305-393-0643

Help Wanted: Piano or guitar player in Marathon area. Short term, light material, private setting.

Call 207-483-6146

Boat rental company in Marathon needs mechanic.

Boat experience a plus.

Call 305-481-7006 Immediate openings for exp. electricians and helpers (with or without exp. - will train right person). Must have valid Driv. Lic. and clean driving record.

Meacham Electric - Marathon,FL. Call Steve 305-481-0058 or email resume to meachst@outlook.com Serve/Bartend on the ocean! FT/PT Ocean front private swim club is seeking customer service oriented server/ bartender. Serve on pool deck, beach and/ or bar lounge. Open year round, 10am-7pm daily. Full time/Part time. Small friendly staff.

Above average hourly wage plus tips. Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call April (305) 393-0631.

Need energetic person that would like to learn a career in the Electrical trades- must be willing to take directions and have clean VALID FL DL-- call 305-743-0399 - benefits package.

Immediate job opening for parttime Housekeeper in Key Colony Beach.

Mostly weekends. Will offer top pay for right person. Call Continental Inn Beachside Michelle 952-208-2850 Cheryl 305-505-8747 CHECK ELECTRIC in Key West hiring FullTime office employee position.

Customer service, billing and scheduling required.

Knowledge of Quickbooks, Microsoft Office & Outlook is preferred. 305-292-3369

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EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

HOBBIES/COLLECT.

HOUSING FOR RENT

MISC. FOR SALE

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

City of Marathon Current Job Openings: Engineering Intern, Public Works Fleet Mechanic, and Marina Technician/Pump Out Captain. Full Benefits.

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

wCharter 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

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

Call 305-743-4578

Las Brisa - 2BR/2BA Unfurnished, great view, W/D, covered parking.

WWWTennis, Swimming Pool & BBQ on property.

Across from Smather's Beach, Key West. $3,500/ month + util. F/L/S Owner/Agent Douglas Miller 305-296-7706

wwwDiveFloridaKeys .com can be yours! Web Domain/Existing Site for Sale. Owned for 25 years - retiring. Can't beat the "key words". Please visit www.DiveFloridaKeys. com and call Julie for more information. $5000.00 OBO 352-6011454

LOT FOR SALE

MISC. WANTED

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

Want to rent covered storage space in Marathon for car or small boat on trailer. Month to month basis. Ed 917-8075947 Tigrpilot@aol.com SPACE FOUND IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!!

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

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

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

Call 305-743-6739 to schedule an interview.

The Marathon Yacht Club is looking to hire a FOH Manager. Friendly atmosphere.

Private club. Salary + share in tip pool. Responsible for managing wait and bar staff, ordering and inventorying bar supplies and serving at times.Call 305-743-6739 to schedule an interview.

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 Kelly Electric in Marathon looking for experienced Journeyman/Electrician.

Please send resume to Kelly6098@aol.com or call Bill at 305-743-6098 NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah's is now hiring for multiple positions: Cashier - must be 16 yrs or older, Full-time Baker & Part-time Baker's Assistant. Stop by for an application at 8919 Overseas Highway, Marathon or email: info@ sweetsavannahs.com

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

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

Diesel Mechanic Assistant position available.

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

Company willing to train.

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

Place your EMPLOYMENT ad here for $25.00/week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today !!

HOMES FOR SALE

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

MISC. FOR SALE

SECURITY GUARD W/ LICENSE Duck Key

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

Ralons Security 786-615-5522 Lic# B1500167

OFFICE/COMMERC. SPACE FOR RENT

Beautiful Office Space available for rent now on US1 in Tavernier @ MM92. Call 305-3940530 Place your Office/ Commercial Space For Rent ad here. Only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today!

NOW HIRING Full or Part Time Guest Services

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

Please apply in person at

Aquarium Encounters 11710 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

ABSOLUTE AUCTION Tuesday February 8th @ 11AM YUMBRELLA COLLECTIVE EATERY 5701 Sunset Dr., Bay 194, Miami, FL 33143

HIRING NOW!

*Located in Sunset Palace Plaza*

COMPLETE RESTAURANT

Sweet Savannah’s is now hiring for multiple positions:

Toby Neverett Auctioneers

Or apply in person at 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL

Bid In-Person or Online @ Proxibid.Com/TobyNeverett

(2) Blodgett Dbl Stack Convection Ovens, Continental Mug Froster, (6) Fryers, (10) Air Curtains, 100+ Matching Chairs, 40 Solid Wood Tables, (2) Hoshizaki Ice Makers (4 Months Young), (2) 36” Griddles, 36” Griddle w/ Oven, Assorted Stainless Steel Tables, Southbend 6 Burner Range, Continental 2 Door Stainless Cooler, (2) FULL Bars, Continental Glass Door Back Bar, Umbrellas, Barstools, Décor, Perlick System, Small Wares & SO MUCH MORE!!

www.neverettauctions.com • 561-706-7218 • au872 ab628

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

Cashier - must be 16 yrs or older Fulltime Baker Part-time Baker’s Assistant Email info@sweetsavannahs.com

RESERVATIONS AGENT FULL TIME/PART TIME REMOTE WORK AVAILABLE Assist callers/guests with planning and booking of their vacation or stay at the Resort. Provide support via telephone, e-mail, chat and in person, by answering questions and making recommendations. The right candidate will treat the guest with courtesy and respect in a warm, friendly manner at all times; always addressing the guest by name and answering all telephone calls promptly in a courteous manner. Must be computer literate.

www.hawkscay.com/jobs

SUDOKU SOLUTION

Shell World Key Largo, seeking engaging, dependable, experienced person(s) to work with the team at Mile Marker 97.5, Full-time and part-time opportunities available, some weekend and evening hours. Opportunities for advancement, great benefits, competitive salary and flexible hours.

Please stop by and fill out application or Fax resume to 305-852-9639.

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FULL TIME OPENING

The Turtle Hospital in Marathon Join our team! Full and part-time Educational Program Guides/Gift Shop Sales. Public speaking & retail sales experience helpful. $15.00/hour to start. Send resume to: TurtleHospitalMarathon@gmail.com

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Join Our Team

Coordinate aircraft transactions with customers and the line service technicians

Positions Available In:

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

Professional customer service skills and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and overtime as needed, are required

Branch • Accounting • Credit Maintenance • Administrative Support 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

Member FDIC

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

EOE-M/F/V/D

Equal Housing Lender

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR LOCATION: MIDDLE KEYS

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

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

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

EEO, VPE, ADA

TEMPORARY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR LOCATION: MIDDLE KEYS

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

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

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

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE

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

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

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

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

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

Dolphin Research Center is Hiring!

Volunteer Resources Administrative Assistant (Full-Time, Permanent) Media & Marketing Staff Member (Full-Time, Permanent)

Education Program Host (Full-Time, Permanent)

IT Technical Specialist (Part Time, Permanent)

Human Resources Assistant (Part-Time, Permanent)

Guest Services Staff

(Full-Time/Part-Time, Temporary/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

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IS HIRING! KEY LARGO

Behavioral Health Counselor, FT (Children) Driver PT/per diem

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A caring heart & helpful hands required.

Ability to work some evening or weekend shifts a plus.

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