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February 10, 2022 SCHOOL BOARD SAVES BASEBALL SEASON

DELAYS FOOTBALL STADIUM CONSTRUCTION | P. 4

VALENTINE’S DAY TOP 10

WORST ‘SWEET HEART’ CANDY MESSAGES | P. 21

‘MAX’-IMUM COLOR PETER MAX’S ARTWORK IS UNMISTAKABLY HIS | P. 16

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emergency department visits in 2021 (up 19% from previous year).

$942,894

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Key West baseball players and supporters show up in force for Tuesday’s school board meeting at Key West’s City Hall. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly

SCHOOL BOARD SAVES CONCH BASEBALL SEASON OFFICIALS AGREE TO POSTPONE STADIUM CONSTRUCTION MANDY MILES mandy@keysweekly.com

onch baseball is “safe at home.” Officials made the call on Feb. 8 to save the 2023 baseball season by postponing construction of Key West High School’s new football stadium. The Rex Weech baseball complex on Glynn Archer Drive backs into the football stadium on Kennedy Drive and will necessarily be affected by construction of the new stadium. Dozens of baseball players — past, present and future — plus parents, coaches and fans, packed the school board meeting to protest a revised stadium construction timeline that would have made baseball’s Rex Weech Field unavailable for the 2023 season. As it turned out, the baseball players and fans didn’t need to protest, and instead applauded loudly when school board members decided to postpone the sta-

dium construction until after the 2023 baseball season. “Unless we have a field available and transportation to take our players to that field, we can’t cancel a high school baseball season,” board member Mindy Conn said Tuesday to the appreciative audience. “I don’t see how there’s any other option. Too many kids go to college through the high school baseball program.” The audience applauded again when board member Andy Griffiths said, “If there are no good options, I don’t see that we have any other choice but to delay construction until April 2023.” Their enthusiasm continued when board chair John Dick reminded his colleagues and the audience that he had been the first to suggest the delay a month or so ago to save the baseball season. No one argues that the Key West High School football team’s Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium is in dire

need of an overhaul, although some residents question the new stadium’s $15 million price tag. Construction was slated to begin this coming April, after the 2022 baseball season. But work was significantly delayed when environmental assessments revealed soil contamination that must first be fixed. That requires crews to cap the contaminated soil with a special protective layer, and raise the football field by at least one foot. With the deteriorating football bleachers unsafe for use, the Conchs’ football team has been playing its home games at the school’s “Backyard,” a newly built football field and track behind the high school. But there is no baseball field at the Backyard and the baseball team has no alternative location. The nearby city-owned ballfields at the Sterling complex aren’t regulation size for high school baseball. “To be clear, we never intended for any season to be interrupted,” Superintendent Theresa Axford emphasized at the meeting. “Our plan was for construction to occur from April to December of this year, so it would have started after this current baseball season. But we were thrown a curveball by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection when they found contaminants in the soil. So we’re looking for a solution.” continued on page 7

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SAFER CLEANER SHIPS CALLS CRUISE ORDINANCE ‘A JOKE’

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LONG-AWAITED DOCUMENT DOESN’T MENTION PASSENGER OR SIZE LIMITS

Supporters of Safer Cleaner Ships protest the arrival of large cruise ships at Pier B on Feb. 5. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

MANDY MILES The county school board agreed to postpone construction of Key West High School’s new football field instead of canceling the 2023 Conch baseball season. CONTRIBUTED

One unpopular solution, proposed by Pat Lefere, the school district’s director of operations, was to start stadium construction in November 2022 and have it mostly completed in July 2023. “Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium will not be available for the 2023 baseball season. Please plan accordingly,” states a Dec. 16, 2021 memo from school district facilities planner Doug Pryor to KWHS principals, coaches and school district officials that explained the contamination and revised timeline. The memo shocked baseball players and supporters, including longtime baseball supporter Jack Niles, who owns Niles Sales & Service car dealership in Key West. Niles and several others urged the school board to postpone construction until after the 2023 baseball season. Dick floated the idea of a delay at last month’s meeting, where board members all expressed concern and frustration with the delays and mitigation requirements. “This was always planned with baseball season in mind, but the DEP put us behind,” Lefere said on Feb. 8, warning the school board that a postponement could add $500,000 to $1 million to the stadium’s $15 million price tag due to the rising costs of materials and labor, and current supply chain shortages. Dick told Lefere, “You had originally planned this around baseball season. Look, these people want to play baseball. Get some applause.

Agree with us. Save the baseball season.” Lefere responded, “We’ll follow the direction of the board.” As the baseball crowd filed out of City Hall, where the school board meeting had taken place due to the anticipated crowd size, Dick promised a “crown jewel” of a new football stadium — after the baseball team’s 2023 season at Rex Weech Field — and hopefully another state championship, Dick added. “I can’t imagine these older kids losing the opportunity to play their final baseball season at their home field,” Sam Holland Jr. told the Keys Weekly while leaving City Hall on Tuesday. His son, Sam Holland, is a freshman varsity outfielder for the Conchs. Holland’s father, Sam Holland Sr., was a star first baseman who played with former Conchturned-pro Boog Powell when the Conchs earned three state championships. “Despite his success in college baseball, my father’s fondest memories are of playing Conch baseball with all his high school buddies. I just can’t imagine taking that away from Key West kids.” Holland Jr., who owns the Conch House guesthouse and other local businesses, said he has coached Key West youth baseball for years, “from tee ball to Pony League, and I have to say, Jack Niles deserves a tremendous thank-you from all of us here tonight for his unwavering support of and involvement in Key West’s baseball programs.”

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ey West’s long-awaited cruise ship ordinance to turn three voter-approved initiatives into local law does not mention passenger or size limits of cruise ships, at the two city-owned piers or the privately run Pier B. City commissioners on Feb. 15 will discuss the ordinance that was released Tuesday, Feb. 8 as part of the meeting agenda. The draft ordinance prohibits water, land and air pollution by cruise ships and makes the vessel and its owner responsible for any cleanups. It establishes a coral reef restoration fund and requires sick passengers to be treated on board except in lifethreatening situations. In a Feb. 8 memo attached to the draft ordinance from the Tripp Scott Law Firm, their attorneys state, “We continue to coordinate with you and work with the Pier B owners toward an amendment to the development agreement. … Discussions with Pier B have included: ship size limitations, ship docking limitations, ship docking blackout days, passenger disembarkation limitation and an increased disembarkation fee and coral reef restoration.” City Commissioner Sam Kaufman told the Keys Weekly, “It should be emphasized that we do need to include limitations on ship size and number of passengers in this process. We are disappointed these aspects are not in the current ordinance, but the commission has been advised that these limitations must be part of an amendment to the development agreement with the owners of Pier B. This amendment process is also underway. The city attorneys expect to have a draft of this amendment available prior to the March 1 city commission meeting.”

Key West hired attorney Ed Pozzuoli of the Tripp Scott Law Firm to help draft the ordinance and at Tuesday’s meeting is expected to approve a $250,000 expenditure to pay the Fort Lauderdale-based law firm’s fees. Pozzuoli warned the city commission in December not to “put into ordinance a mirror image of the voter referendums without you understanding the potential liability.” Pozzouli told the city commission. “There’s a long-standing contract with Pier B, and it’s not just a contract, but a formal development agreement. It runs through 2025 and is subject to an automatic renewal of 10 years. … You’re governed now by that development agreement with Pier B.” Arlo Haskell, treasurer of the Key West Committee for Safer Cleaner Ships, which has spearheaded the cruise ship reductions, on Wednesday dismissed the draft ordinance as “a joke of an ordinance.” “It would allow Mark Walsh to bring 1,000-foot-long cruise ships to Pier B 365 days a year. It would let the city bring 730 ships per year to the two docks they control. All this time and effort and expense for an empty gesture of an ordinance allowing 1,095 enormous cruise ships every year. Where are the limits?” said Haskell. “It has no relevance whatsoever to the urgent issue of cruise ship reform that has engaged our community for nearly two years. … It seems more and more clear that the city does not intend to take any action at all on cruise ships. So we are calling on the U.S. Army Corps to enforce their permit and immediately suspend all cruise ship operations at Pier B.” The city commission meets at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15. The full agenda is available at cityofkeywest-fl.gov.

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PRESIDENTIAL HONORS

COLLEGE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS RECOGNIZES TOP ACADEMICS

... AND THEN THERE WERE TWO GABRIELLE BROWN IS RUNNING AGAINST DARREN HORAN FOR DISTRICT 1 SCHOOL BOARD SEAT CHARLOTTE TWINE www.keysweekly.com

College of the Florida Keys President Jonathan Gueverra (third from left) congratulates students on the President’s List who earned at least a 3.8 GPA at the Key West campus. From left, students Rafael Centeno and Graham Murza, President Jonathan Gueverra, students Amechi Paul, Aleksandra Tomic and Jean Sanford. CONTRIBUTED

College President Jonathan Gueverra congratulates student Desiree Desoto at an event in the Upper Keys Center to honor students on the President’s List. CONTRIBUTED

he College of the Florida Keys recognized high-achieving students who made the President’s List at events at the Key West campus and Upper Keys center on Feb. 3. College President Jonathan Gueverra hosted the students, along with their family and friends, to personally congratulate the students and encourage continued success. Fifty-seven students made the President’s List in the fall 2021 semester by earning 3.8 grade point averages. — Contributed

second candidate will seek the Monroe County School Board District 1 seat in the Nov. 8 election, per Supervisor of Elections Joyce Griffin: Key West mom and bookkeeper Gabrielle Brown. Key West attorney Darren Michael Horan has also announced his candidacy. The current sitting District 1 board member, Bobby Highsmith, told Keys Weekly he will not seek reelection. “Basically, eight years is plenty,” Highsmith said. “I’d like to see others step up with fresh ideas and enthusiasm. It’s been a great honor. I’ve enjoyed my service very much. I’m extremely proud of our school district and the great work that’s being done. I sincerely appreciate the voters and campaign supporters who allowed me to hold office for the past two terms. I wish my successor, whomever that might be, the best of luck in moving the district forward positively and successfully.” Brown is a 50-year-old Florida Keys native, widow, mother, grandmother and foster mother. She told Keys Weekly that she loves her community and is very active in her church. As a daughter of a former county commissioner, she spent much of her childhood in the ’70s and ’80s on the campaign trail with her father. She has been a bookkeeper, mostly in the construction industry, for 20-plus years. “I am excited about this opportunity to serve,” she said. “I was born and raised in Key West and am very proud to be a Conch. I believe it is my duty as an American citizen to be involved in my community, and the education and not indoctrination of our children should be a priority. ”

Key West mom and bookkeeper Gabrielle Brown has thrown her hat in the ring for the Monroe County School Board District 1 seat. CONTRIBUTED

Brown has two adult children, both of whom attended Monroe County schools. In addition, she currently has a 7-month-old foster child. “I am dedicated, and passionate about my community and the well-being of children and their future,” she said. “The school board’s mission statement speaks about being global citizens. I believe that our children should be encouraged to be involved locally and to love their community and their country.” When asked how she thought the current school board is doing, she said, “I support the decision of the school board to allow face masks to be voluntary and not mandatory.”

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BOOED UP

KEYS COMMENTERS SUGGEST WHERE TO MEET YOUR SPECIAL SOMEONE

ooed up. Per that esteemed reference source, UrbanDictionary.com, the term “booed up” means the following: “In a relationship, esp. in the manner that the two involved seem joined at the hip and don’t do anything that doesn’t involve each other. This can potentially irritate friends.” Are you among the irritated in the Keys and not “booed up”? Especially as Valentine’s Day is coming on fast? Relax. Keys Weekly has got you covered. We conducted research on Facebook (we know, we know) on a local community page and asked the following question: Where can you meet your special someone in the Keys? Surprisingly, we got some solid advice. At least 80 commenters left 278 comments on this post, and we’d like to share what they had to say. First of all, we did have quite a few naysayers: “There is no hope here! Everyone is booed up or just looking to hook up! The Keys has to be the worst place to be single. Just being real,” said one female. Then we had a lot of jokers, such as Key West’s David Sloan: “The water at the Green Parrot will get you pregnant.” And three females wrote in to agree with him.

Savanna Edwards just celebrated her one-year wedding anniversary in October with her husband, whom she met at Sharkey’s in Key Largo — and she had a T-shirt made celebrating that fact. CONTRIBUTED

Shayne Messina met her husband of 17 years, Armand, at Havana Jack’s in Key Colony Beach. CONTRIBUTED

Amy Soto met her husband of 24 years, Will Soto, at Key West’s Mallory Square sunset celebration. CONTRIBUTED

Another commenter suggested this particular Keys online source: “Keysso.net … the most popular gated community in the Keys.” However, many posters did actually have useful advice. Quite a few wrote that they met their boo in a Keys bar. For example, in our research, we discovered not just one but five couples met at Sharkey’s Sharkbite Grill in Key Largo. Savanna Edwards just celebrated her one-year wedding anniversary in October with her husband, whom she met at Sharkey’s — and she had a T-shirt made celebrating that fact. And Jordan Budnik met her boyfriend of four months at Sharkey’s. “He’s the most awesome person I’ve ever met. He’s phenomenal,” Budnik said. So, why is Sharkey’s such a great place to meet people? we asked her. “It attracts locals,” said Budnik. “You’re always going to meet someone interesting.” She did have one caveat about meeting people in bars: Don’t hang out too late. “We’re both not bar hoppers,” she said. “We were there for dinner. The Keys Kritters tend to come out of the mangroves at 3 a.m.” Quite a few commenters met their significant others at a Keys bar. Shayne Messina met her husband of 17 years at Havana Jack’s in Key Colony Beach. And here are other bars where Keys locals met their boos: Key West’s Half Shell Raw Bar, Smokin’ Tuna Saloon and Cowboy Bills Honky Tonk Saloon; Stock Island’s Hogfish Bar; and Islamorada’s Hog Heaven.

Writers commended the following sage advice about meet-up places from John Seckinger: “It depends if you are a guy or a girl and your age… if you are a girl... dive school, work on a fishing boat, gym, Home Depot… if you are a guy… Home Depot, dance class, cooking class, church groups, yoga class, etc.” Barbara Whitesell wrote in to second that advice — she actually married her scuba dive instructor. Also, posters approved the following tips from Leah Benner: “The bocce court? The gym, the golf course, at Key West local events like Santa con, full moon party, zombie bike ride, if you like boating, a bar where boaters hang out? Volunteer groups that have a lot of social events for fundraisers.” Indeed, Keys special events and parties got the thumbs up from Amy Soto. She met her husband of 24 years at Key West’s Mallory Square sunset celebration — he is a tightrope walker. And Islamorada’s Jennifer Oughton met her husband of 13 years at the full moon party at Morada Bay. And let’s not forget that tried-and-true way of definitely running into someone: crashing your cart into theirs at the grocery store. Yes, this did really happen to Key West’s Anne L. Rice at Publix. She literally ran her grocery cart into another (male) customer’s in the produce aisle … and he later became her boyfriend. But not right then and there. “I was so embarrassed,” she recalled. “I was looking the other way and crashed into him. Then I ran into him again at a restaurant. It’s a small town. And he said, ‘You’re the one who crashed into me.’” He gave her his card, they became friends on Facebook … and they started dating two years ago. But perhaps it’s always best to keep in mind what our mothers told us: Use your judgment wisely. As Becca “Keys Chick” Lundy wrote, “Met my husband when I moved here. Set your standards and expectations and don’t waver from that list. It’s hard to find a partner here, though, honestly. If they match up to you, grab them!”

Jordan Budnik met her boyfriend of four months, Tony, at Sharkey’s in Key Largo. “He’s the most awesome person I’ve ever met,” she said. CONTRIBUTED

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The “almost maybes” of dating follies in the Keys ALEX RICKERT

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s anyone who’s tried can attest, the dating scene in the Keys can be, shall we say, rough. For every good date, it seems that there are 10 bad ones. With Valentine’s Day serving as a reminder of love and all that was meant to be, sometimes all we can do is laugh as we also look back on the connections that were most certainly not meant to be. With that in mind, Keys Weekly presents some of our readers’ most comical dates. And in the interest of preserving the last scrap of mystery in our tiny island community, these were better left anonymous. “I was set up on a blind date. The day before the big night, I looked him up on the MCSO website. At the bottom of his arrest record, there was a button that said ‘next.’ He had a whole second page of arrests! Anyway, we’ve been together for seven years now.” “Many moons ago, I head-butted a guy at Irish Kevin’s. I ended up marrying him.” “On one of my first dates after moving down here, I was hanging out with a girl and we were at dinner having a good time. She asked me what my zodiac sign was. I didn’t have a clue. So she asked me for my birthday and looked it up. Apparently I was an Aries. Based on that alone, she said we weren’t compatible. I split the check.” “This was the first, and only, time I ever asked someone out while I was at work. I worked at a tourist attraction, and she was in one of my tour groups. Afterwards, it was pretty obvious she was hanging around to talk to me more. I asked if she wanted to get dinner later that night, and we went out and had a great time. We went from dinner to the beach and back to hanging out at my apartment. During dinner she mentioned that she recently split up with her boyfriend. When she left, she mentioned that she’d be pretty busy when she got back home and probably couldn’t keep in touch. I was okay with that, and just enjoyed the time spent together. At 2 a.m., I got a phone call from her. She was extremely upset, and told me her boyfriend – apparently not an ex, like she had told me – had tracked her phone and was now furious with her. She ended the call by saying, ‘So, I guess I can keep in touch with you after all.’ I hung up pretty quick.” “I once took a girl to the sandbar on a date. The problem was … she wouldn’t walk on the sand.”

“Once upon a time, I accidentally ended up with three dates to my best friend’s wedding, and they all showed up. My first date was a woman I had liked for a long time, but who always had a boyfriend. When she became single, I asked her to come to the wedding as my date. About three months before the wedding, she messaged me to say she had a new boyfriend and would be bringing him to town with her, so needless to say, it wouldn’t be appropriate to go together. About a month after this, I met a new local woman and slowly started dating her. About a month into dating, I asked her to be my wedding date. She wanted to, but couldn’t get her work shift covered. Since I still had a plus one to the wedding and was the best man, I decided to ask one of my best female friends to go with me, as she was planning to come to the reception later anyway. About three hours before the wedding, my girlfriend called to tell me she was able to get out of work and go to the wedding. She was extremely happy, but my third date was, understandably, not. My third date almost refused to come because she wouldn’t have a dance partner, but did eventually end up showing up. Needless to say, when the three mixed together, nothing good happened. Word to the wise: if you’re going to have a wedding date, there’s a reason the card says ‘plus ONE.’” “I had been trying to set a date with a woman in Key West for a couple of weeks. We had texted back and forth quite a bit, and she told me how excited she was to see me and get away from her friend group, including her exboyfriend. We set a date to meet at a bar in Key West, but when I drove down there and walked in, I found her shooting pool with all her friends. I stayed for one round, but near the end of the game she let slip that one of the guys I was playing against, was, you guessed it, the very same ex-boyfriend. As soon as the 8-ball sank, I left.” “A guy asked me to go to the high school football game on our first date. I told him I could go, but my dad was going to drive me and pick me up as soon as the game ended. We’re at the game, and everything is going fine. Towards the end, I see him talking to another girl. When I asked him why, he said ‘Well, she’s my date for later because you have to go home.’ I never went out with him again.”

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IT’S FOR THE BIRDS GARDEN EVENT BENEFITS KEY WEST WILDLIFE CENTER

AQUEDUCT BOARD DISMISSES PROPOSAL FOR FREE HEALTH INSURANCE WITHDRAWN AGENDA ITEM WOULD HAVE PROVIDED COVERAGE FOR LIFE

Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority board members on Feb. 8 declined to consider a proposal that would have given board members with eight years of service free health insurance for life for them and their spouses. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly

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Tom Sweets, left, of Key West Wildlife Center, helps an injured pelican that was reported by Capt. Stan Miles on Jan. 27 at the Galleon Marina in Key West. CONTRIBUTED

he Key West Garden Club at Fort West Martello in Key West will host the annual “It’s for the Birds” event to benefit Key West Wildlife Center, which rescues and rehabilitates injured birds. The event takes place from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 20 and includes food, drinks, educational birds and informational displays about the center’s work with native wildlife, as well as a silent auction, a “wine wall” and more. A handmade quilt by Key West resident Jessica Argyle will also be raffled off. Advance tickets are available at keywestwildlifecenter.org. The nonprofit provides rescue and rehabilitative care to over 1,400 wild birds annually. It also provides rescue services for sea turtles, tortoises and marine and land mammals. The center provides 24-hour emergency rescue services for wildlife in Key West and the Lower Keys. Its fo-

cus is on rescuing, rehabilitating and returning its avian patients to the wild. The staff works closely with other local and regional rescue groups to provide rehabilitation for non-avian species. The center is state and federally permitted to rescue and rehabilitate sick or injured native wildlife. It does not remove healthy land mammals, including raccoons and opossums, from homes or businesses. The center is not permitted and does not remove non-native species from homes or businesses, including green iguanas, parrots, Muscovy ducks or other non-native reptiles, birds or amphibians. The center does not rescue cats or dogs. The Florida Keys SPCA handles all pets, cats and dogs and non-native species. — Contributed

wo items on the Feb. 8 Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority board meeting agenda raised eyebrows and drew harsh criticism from nearly anyone who pays a water bill in the Florida Keys. If approved, the proposals, which initially were included on the consent agenda and set for rubber-stamp approval without discussion, would have provided free health insurance for life to any FKAA board member with at least eight years of board service, as well as their spouse or domestic partner. The second proposal would have extended the same insurance benefits to the utility’s top executives, even after their employment contracts end. The board deleted the two proposals from the agenda at the start of their meeting and did not discuss them at all. Board member Cara Higgins told the Keys Weekly before the meeting, “The staff

proposal to give board members and their spouses health insurance for life needs to be fully and openly discussed by the board. I do not support this item as presented and will not vote to approve it.” Longtime Key West business leader Virginia Panico addressed the concerns of many when she spoke during the public comment period. “Thank you for pulling these items,” Panico told the board. “I also suggest that you have an actuary look at what this would cost. It’s interesting that this even came up, especially after the county in the 1990s eliminated benefits for life due to the cost. In the 2000s, the mosquito control board also ended it. “These proposals were quite shocking to a lot of people. The phone calls I received were angry. I hope this doesn’t turn into you guys instead including the benefits for life into employment contracts. People want to be sure this doesn’t happen.”

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KEY WEST GALLERY HOSTS PETER MAX RETROSPECTIVE

MANDY MILES

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POP ICON HAS BEEN OFFICIAL ARTIST FOR MAJOR EVENTS

Caribbean flamingos Rhett and Scarlett are the tallest — and pinkest — residents of the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory. They celebrate their 10th birthday on Valentine’s Day. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RHETT & SCARLETT KEY WEST’S FAVORITE FLAMINGOS TURN 10 ON VALENTINE’S DAY

The iconic artwork of Peter Max is on display and available for sale at Key West Gallery Feb. 15-20. CONTRIBUTED

retrospective collection from the studio of artist legend Peter Max will be on exhibit and available for purchase in a limited engagement at Key West Gallery, 601 Duval St. The show opens with an evening preview event from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15. It runs through Feb. 20 with three free gallery receptions that are open to the public and featuring Lesley Smith, historian and curator of the Peter Max Collection. Gallery events take place at noon and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19 and 11 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 20. All works are available for acquisition. All events are free and open to the public, but RSVPs are requested. With paintings on display in hundreds of museums and galleries worldwide, Peter Max and his vibrant colors have become part of the fabric of contemporary culture. The artist has painted the last

seven presidents of the U.S. and many celebrities. He has been named the official artist of the Grammys and the official artist of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The NFL commissioned Max as the first official artist in Super Bowl history and asked him to create commemorative art for five consecutive Super Bowls. “Throughout the years, I have painted so many beautiful, beautiful, imaginative musicians: Mick Jagger, Sting, The Beatles, David Bowie, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Pharrell Williams, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, Elton John, Jon Bon Jovi, Yes, Phil Collins, Gwen Stefani, Steven Tyler, Aretha Franklin, Norah Jones, Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, Adam Levine and so many others,” Max said. “It’s mindblowing when I think about it. I love great music and the amazingly talented people who make it.” — Contributed

hey’re proud, preening, pink and more social than anyone would expect. They’re Rhett and Scarlett, the beloved flamingos at the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, 1316 Duval St. And they turn 10 on Valentine’s Day. The breeding pair of Caribbean flamingos were hand raised and have lived at the conservatory since they were 17 months old, savoring their own wading pool, lush tropical vegetation and the adoring attention of everyone who meanders through the giant butterfly atrium. Their names are the result of a naming contest. The Key West attraction is thought to be the only facility in the country that houses flamingos along with thousands of butterflies. Rhett and Scarlett’s craving for attention led the conservatory owners George Fernandez

and Sam Trophia and their caring staff to launch weekly “flamingle” events that allow up to six guests per day to spend an hour with Rhett and Scarlett, who often join the guests in the white gazebo that overlooks their wading pond. Sometimes the birds preen visitors’ hair, or try to sit on their laps. Other times they’re content to keep the spotlight and cameras on them as they stand tall and perform their feathered show of bowing, dancing, prancing and dipping. Advance reservations are required for the flamingle. Visit keywestbutterfly.com for tickets and more information. True to its name, the conservatory also houses a lively population of about 20 species of birds, lush tropical plants and thousands upon thousands of free-flying butterflies, known as flowers of the sky for their unparalleled colors.

KEY WEST WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Recent arrests of three outlaw biker gang members turned up drugs, weapons and Pagan’s memorabilia. MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE/Contributed

MANDY MILES

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OUTLAWS IN THE ISLANDS?

KEYS SHERIFF HAS STRONG MESSAGE FOR PAGAN’S OUTLAW BIKER CLUB

n outlaw motorcycle gang in the Keys? Really? Yes, sheriff’s deputies have arrested three members of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club in the Lower Keys in the past two weeks. (The erroneous apostrophe in Pagan’s is theirs, not ours. All three of those arrested had guns. All three had drugs — two to 12 grams of cocaine each and four grams of a crystallike white powder that the suspect said was Molly. But before you start rewatching all seven seasons of “Sons of Anarchy”, Sheriff Rick Ramsay describes the recent spate of arrests more as a circumstantial coincidence than a concerted effort by a biker gang to infiltrate a small town. “A lot of things happened at once to make the issue seem worse than it is,” Ramsay said, but added, “All three recent arrestees — two of them are Key West locals and one was in town for the Pagan’s annual meeting on Big Pine Key — had guns and drugs on them, which means our guys now treat the group’s members as armed and dangerous.” But the club has been coming for years to Big Pine for an annual membership meeting. “This is nothing new. There’s not an invasion of biker gangs suddenly occurring,” Ramsay said. “They stay at the Big Pine Motel, Looe Key Resort and at Parmer’s. They have a barbecue and recruit members, which is fine as long as they’re peaceful, and we generally haven’t had problems with them. Like the mob, outlaw motorcycle gangs don’t want to draw attention to themselves or to any criminal enterprises occurring within them.

And I do believe drug sales are a coordinated enterprise within the Pagan’s. It’s organized crime and I’ll give them as much attention as they demand. I want them and our citizens to know that they’re not going to intimidate law enforcement.” Ramsay pointed out that most Pagan’s are on their best behavior while they’re here. And most — but not all — are smart enough to realize there’s only one road out of the Keys, he said. “We have Stinger Spike Strips along the highway every seven miles. I can get deputies positioned in front of someone long before they reach the mainland. If they want attention, I’ll give them plenty of attention. We’re the biggest gang. My gang has chapters in all 67 Florida counties, but my chapter presidents are called sheriffs.” Ramsay said the recent arrests were separate and individual incidents. On Sunday, Feb. 6, Pagan’s member Ryan St. Clair, 29, of DeLand, Florida, was arrested at the Bahia Honda Bridge. St. Clair told deputies he had had an argument with his girlfriend and had slept under the bridge. He was wearing a Pagan’s sweatshirt and ball cap, but had no motorcycle under the bridge. St. Clair was charged with carrying a concealed weapon without a license, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. A search revealed two knives, a 9mm handgun, a stun gun, two grams of cocaine, four grams of a crystal-like white powder that St. Clair identified as “Molly,” and eight grams of marijuana, the sheriff’s office reports. He went to jail. On Feb. 3, deputies arrested Pagan’s member Austin Christopher Reynolds, 26, of Key West, after he fled from a deputy on

U.S. 1 on Stock Island. Reynolds was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a weapon (a large knife) by a convicted felon, possession of cocaine, fleeing and eluding, evidence tampering, reckless driving and knowingly driving with a suspended license. Officers recognized Reynolds when he was leaving Key West on his motorcycle, and knew he had a suspended license. When they attempted to pull him over, he veered onto the bicycle path and fled, but was soon caught after witnesses saw him discard a gun on the bike path, Ramsay said. And on Jan. 27, deputies arrested Pagan’s member Justin August Meyer, 31, of Key West following a search warrant of his Staples Avenue home. “He lived with his girlfriend’s parents,” Ramsay said. “That’s where we executed the search warrant.” Meyer was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon and possession of drug paraphernalia. About 12 grams of cocaine, an AR-15 pistol, a 9mm pistol, 140 rounds of ammunition, $3,310 in suspected drug sales and a digital scale were found in the residence. “That arrest was related more to a drug investigation than to his Pagan’s affiliation,” Ramsay said.

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TRACKING LEGISLATION State bills gaining momentum and losing traction JIM McCARTHY

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n Tallahassee, state legislators are working with colleagues as they push their bills toward approval in a 60-day legislative session, which began Jan. 11. Senators and representatives have until March 11 to move their legislation to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk for consideration. Several proposals with Keys implications are gaining momentum. Others are stalling. SENATE BILL 442 Introduced by state Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez, R-Doral, Senate Bill 442 authorizes land authorities to assist counties that received federal and state grants for residential flooding and sea-level rise mitigation projects. This includes elevation of structures above minimum flood elevations, demolition and reconstruction of structures above minimum flood elevations and the acquisition of land with structures at risk of flooding. Land authorities act as intermediaries between landowners and government agencies that regulate land use. Acquiring property for conservation use is their core mission. But land authorities, like the one in Monroe County, also provide funding for affordable housing projects, protect conserved land from private acquisition and use and maintain conservation land stewardship programs. The bill garnered unanimous support from the Senate Community Affairs Committee, 9-0, on Feb. 2. It now sits in the Rules Committee. SENATE BILL 198 A bill aimed at restoring seagrass is gathering concern over the belief that the proposal would only destroy it even more. Sponsored by Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez, Senate Bill 198 would grant easements on sovereignty lands for mitigation banking, a practice in which an environmental enhancement and preservation project is conducted by a public agency or private entity to provide mitigation for unavoidable wetland impacts within a defined mitigation service area. Through seagrass mitigation banks on submerged public lands, private companies could grow and manage seagrass on easements that are granted to them by the state. Companies could then sell credits to landowners that conduct projects, such as channel dredging, that ultimately harm seagrass. The bank is the site itself, and the currency sold by the banker to the landowner is a credit, which represents the wetland ecologi-

Senate Bill 442 authorizes land authorities to assist counties that received federal and state grants for residential flooding and sea-level rise mitigation projects. KEYS WEEKLY FILE PHOTO

cal value equivalent to completion of one acre of restoration. Many have raised concerns over the idea, including the Department of Environmental Protection. “Preserving seagrass resources is not appropriate for compensatory mitigation, because if loss or degradation of seagrass resources are said to be offset by preserving existing seagrasses that are already protected, then there will be a net loss of seagrass resources.” Seagrass serves as a vital resource for Florida Bay and an important habitat for fish in the backcountry. Legislation currently sits in the Senate Rules Committee. A companion bill in the House by Rep. Toby Overdorf. R-Stuart, hasn’t gained traction. Similar legislation passed through the legislature in 2008, but it was vetoed by then-Gov. Charlie Crist, who stated that “authorizing the conveyance of sovereignty submerged lands for a bank selling credits to facilitate the destruction of seagrasses on sovereignty submerged lands elsewhere could fail the constitutional public interest test.” HOUSE BILL 537 If approved, landlords could offer their tenants the option to pay a fee in lieu of the security deposit. Sponsored by Mooney, House Bill 537 doesn’t require a landlord to offer a tenant this option; however, if a landlord chooses to go this route, the tenant could terminate the agreement any time to pay the security deposit in full. Per bill language, the fee is not a security deposit and does not absolve the tenant of any obligations under the rental agreement, including paying rent as it becomes due and any costs and damages beyond normal wear and tear that the tenant may cause. The bill could facilitate use of security deposit insurance. This insurance product insures a landlord against losses that would otherwise be covered by a security deposit or advanced rent. Different insurance providers offer different levels of coverage. Security deposit insurance protects the landlord and is distinct from the more commonly used renters insurance, which provides personal liability and personal property protection to the tenant. Legislation awaits second reading.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION KEY WEST ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS INSTALLS LEADERS, HONORS ACHIEVEMENTS

The Key West Association of Realtors’ 2022 board of directors. CONTRIBUTED

Paul Brooks, Darla Guevremont and Daria Lopez enjoy the awards gala.

Will Langley presents Craig Cates with an award in memory of Cheryl Cates.

he Key West Association of Realtors 2022 hosted the annual installation and awards gala on Jan. 28 at the Casa Marina Resort. Friday was an evening of entertainment and celebration of achievements of Realtors and affiliate members. Jaime Caballero passed on her title of president of KWAR to Rick Haskins. The other 2022 officers are Derek Epperly, president-elect; Tina Masters, secretary; and Darrin Smith, treasurer. The 2022 board of directors are Sabrina Acevedo, Sara Dolson, Bascom Grooms, Megan McDowell, Laura McChesney, Miriam Novotny, Monique Theil and Stephanie Wise. The Community Service Award was presented to Krystal Thomas. Kristen Eklund Diet-

rich with Coast 2 Coast Mortgage was named the Affiliate of the Year.The Rookie of the Year Award went to Stephanie Wise. Jaime Caballero received Realtor of the Year. The Lifetime Achievement Award was given posthumously to Cheryl Cates. The Edward B. Knight Legacy Award was presented to Kirsti Madeo. The president’s recognition awards were received by Dorian Patton of the city of Key West; Patti McLauchlin, of the city of Key West; Sam Steele, Monroe County tax collector; Kristen Livengood, Monroe County public information officer; and Scott Russell, Monroe County property appraiser.

— Contributed

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FACTS FROM THE TAX COLLECTOR Sam Steele

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PROPOSALS INCLUDE $20M FOR KEYS STEWARDSHIP JIM McCARTHY

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ull funding for the Florida Keys Stewardship Act appears to be on a better track than in prior years in Tallahassee. On Feb. 2, the Florida House and Senate’s appropriations committees unveiled their budget proposals. Both included $20 million for a Stewardship Act that funds critical water quality projects. Budget proposals for the critical Keys program fall in line with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recommended budget for the upcoming 2022-23 fiscal year, which begins in July. An initial House spending proposal last year included $2 million for the Stewardship Act. A Senate budget proposed nothing for the program. With legislative approval by the end of session, DeSantis signed a budget last year with a full $20 million in Stewardship funds and an additional $5 million for land acquisition. State Rep. Jim Mooney worked to include full funding for the Stewardship Act last year. Even with budget proposals including the $20 million, Mooney told the Keys Weekly a long road is ahead. “We are continuing to work our request through the system,” Mooney said, “but we

are staying confident that as we start the process through the budget that there will be appropriations that fall into place.” State Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez told the Keys Weekly that she’s delighted to see that the House and Senate budgets have included the $20 million. “While the fight isn’t over until the end of session, I feel that we’re starting from a position of strength, and this will help us as budget negotiations proceed,” she said. “The Florida Keys are an ecological gem, and all efforts should be made to preserve it for generations to come.” In a press release, Monroe County Mayor David Rice said the county is thankful to House and Senate leadership for their recognition and support of funding that protects valuable Florida Keys resources. In 2016, the state allocated $5 million for the Stewardship Act. A year later, that amount jumped to $13.3 million. In 2020, DeSantis slashed Stewardship funding by $10 million to offset the state’s financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A 60-day session in Tallahassee concludes March 11.

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HIGH TIME TO GET TO SEA

A Brown Pelican fishing off Key West. MARK HEDDEN/Keys Weekly

MARK HEDDEN ... is a photographer, writer, and semi-professional birdwatcher. He has lived in Key West for more than 25 years and may no longer be employable in the real world. He is also executive director of the Florida Keys Audubon Society.

ou don’t think of Herman Melville as a funny guy, but he was. Darkly so. There’s an oftquoted paragraph in “Moby Dick” where he talked about being in the grips of depression, a.k.a. the “damp, drizzly November” of the soul. He described himself as pausing in front of coffin factories and bringing up the rear of every funeral that passed, which made you wonder what kind of neighborhood he lived in. He described having to prevent himself from “stepping into the street, and methodically knocking people’s hats off,” which I think might be the most relatable urge ever. At least if you live in a tourist town. When these moods and impulses took over, he said – or his narrator said – it was “high time to get to sea.” I wasn’t quite at the chapeau-slapping stage the other day, but I was in a bit of a funk, at loose ends, whatever you want to call it. There was really no excuse for it. The weather was perfect. It had been weeks since the dog had stolen and/or destroyed anything important, expensive or sentimental. No one was even doing any construction in the neighborhood. And I thought about Melville and his prescription, and the fact that I live on an island which is – get this – entirely surrounded by the sea. There really is no excuse for wallowing. So I grabbed my binoculars, got on my bike, and pedaled slowly down White Street to the pier. The water, when I got there, was as calm as I have ever seen it. Dare I say limpid. Smoothness as far as the eye could see, with these sad little waves slapping ineffectually against the rocks. It might as well have been summer, if the light wasn’t gorgeous and the temperature a relentlessly pleasant 70 degrees. I rode to Higgs Beach. The only birds I saw flying at either place were laughing gulls and royal terns and the occasional rock pigeon. Feh. I was considering going home to continue my funk when I decided to head to the nature trail next to 1800 Atlantic. The trail is usually pretty reliable for warblers or other songbirds, though none made themselves apparent as I crunched along the newly laid gravel. At the end of the trail the cool shadiness opened into a wide arc of air and some more oppressively placid water – a cathedral of emptiness. There was a distant parasail boat hauling some foot-dangling tourists around, and a cluster of jet skis, but they were somehow quiet, too. The world’s got nothing for me today, I thought, while simultaneously thinking, maybe it’s the other way around. So I sat down, and tried to be zen about things. I told myself I would just sit there for 10 minutes and see what happened. Whenever Edward Abbey wrote a travel piece, he would pull out a notebook and name all the plant life he saw. Which seemed

like a good exercise. Sargassum, I wrote down, because it was right there and slightly acrid. Then palm tree, then gumbo limbo. Then I saw my first nearby bird. It was a willet, nothing unusual. And it was standing on one leg, head tucked under its flight feathers, asleep. Birds do that onelegged thing all the time – they will even hop around like that. They do it so often people are sometimes convinced they are missing a leg. I’ve read a couple things that confidently state they do this to keep warm in cold weather, but it was a little hard to reconcile that idea with the current temperature and the fact that you see birds doing it in Florida and other warm places year round. There are theories that some birds have what is called unihemispheric sleep, in which they rest half their brain at a time, so maybe they are also resting half of their bodies. And there is the fact that flamingos spend a lot of time on one leg, and biologists discovered that their skeletons and musculature work in such a way that it requires less energy to sleep on one leg. All of which leads to the conclusion that, like a lot of behavioral things, no one really knows why some birds sometimes sleep standing on one leg. They just do. Out over the water a pair of brown pelicans were flying around. It seemed a loose association at first, like two people who vaguely know each other walking through an airport to the same gate, but then they got more organized, diving together in various degrees of synchronicity, sometimes hitting water together from identical angles, sometimes coming from different angles and hitting half a second apart but only feet away. After they’d gulped down their pouch full of fish, they would take off again, flying seemingly without mission before, with a flick of the wing, they would auger in and dive again. It was hard to figure if they were communicating or if these were just the best practices dictated by the wind and the fish and the water. Were there subtle gestures that only pelicans would pick up on? I tried to imagine a research method that would answer those questions. I looked at my phone and it had been close to an hour. The nosee-ums were starting to outpace my ability to slap them. So I got up and headed back up the trail, my mood appreciably less dour than it had been. Small mysteries – they’ll get you out of your head.

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SAVE THE DATE

e’ve all had those chalky, pastel Valentine’s Day “sweet heart” candies with the sickeningly sweet sweet-nothings. But despite being in happy and fulfilling relationships, most of us here at the Keys Weekly oppose the desperation and obligation of Valentine’s Day. We also understand that Feb. 14 is the most aggravating day of the year for our single friends. So we bring you...

WORST VALENTINE’S DAY SWEET HEART MESSAGES 10. Send nudes. 9. I’m Handsy. 8. Money’s on the dresser. 7. You’ll do. 6. Crazy fertile. 5. You remind me of my mom. 4. 4th Wife Material. 3. Love is for a lifetime. So is herpes. 2. Grower, not a shower. 1. Be Mine. Or I’ll find you.

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.

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.

Sunday, Feb. 13 • Celebrate the biggest Sunday in pro football while raising money for Samuel’s House at the 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.

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.

Wednesday, Feb. 16 • Key West Police Chief Sean Brandenburg hosts Coffee with Cops, 10 a.m. at 5 Brothers Grocery and Sandwich Shop, 930 Southard St. • Waterfront Playhouse presents “Clue,” live on stage. Preview is at 8 p.m. with a grand opening at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17. The show will continue to play at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday until March 5. For tickets go to waterfrontplayhouse.org or call 305-294-5015. 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.

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 at cffk.org/grants. Monday, March 7 • Singer-songwriter Toney Rocks performs at 6 p.m. Monday, March 7, as part of the library’s Music in the Palm Garden series, 700 Fleming St., Key West. Saturday, March 12 • Key West Woman’s Club’s annual ‘Denim to Diamonds’ gala, 6 to 9 p.m., 319 Duval St. 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

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MEET NICK BROWNELL KEY WEST’S ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

BEN SOLOVE ... is a local radio personality and music promoter who loves to share his passion for music.

Nick Brownell performs at the Key West Music Awards on Jan. 30, where he was also named Entertainer of the Year. TIE-DYE MICKEY FOSTER/Contributed

self back in the music mecca of Nashville, making a solid ey West musician Nick Brownell was recently living and playing a regular gig at a place called Tin Roof. named Entertainer of the Year at the inaugural Key “I remember watching guys like Chris Weaver play at West Music Awards. Tin Roof and there were these two gals who would basi“I’m so honored to have received the Iggy cally crash the stage to sing and play percussion. They had Award for Entertainer of the Year,” Brownell says. “I’m still developed a reputation and nickname of Hurricane and riding high from the awards show.” Tornado,” recalls Brownell. “I finally got a gig there and who Born in Kansas, Nick’s family moved to Sandusky, shows up but Hurricane and Tornado. Hurricane, whose Ohio. where he completed grade school and high school. name is Kara, actually has a wonderful singing voice. I had Brownell picked up the guitar at 17, playing high school fun when she would crash my shows. Eventually, I fell in house parties while hanging out with friends. An older love with Ol’ Hurricane.” Nick married Kara in 2018. friend arranged his first paying gig at a local place called Having visited Key West many years prior as part of a Daily’s Pub every Wednesday night. touring band with current Durtbags leader Ron Gregorcic, “I got paid $125 plus tips for the gig,” Nick recalls. “I reBrownell was interested in playing music here. He knew member thinking that I was making more money doing this there were plenty of gigs and a lot of opportunities to make than I was working construction for my dad. I had to tell my a living in Key West. dad I was quitting to pursue more music gigs. Fortunately, After some debate, the Brownells he was incredibly supportive and encourdecided to move to Key West in 2019. Nick aged me to follow my dreams.” BEN’S LIST took the job as head of entertainment at In 2003, Brownell moved to the larger 5 GREAT DUOS the (former) Green Room. city of Columbus, Ohio, where he made 1. Hall and Oates “I’m very grateful for that opportunity connections in the city’s thriving music 2. Simon and Garfunkel at the Green Room because it got my foot scene and began to find success as a paid 3. Black Keys in the door of the music scene here in Key performer. One such connection led to 4. The White Stripes West,” says Brownell. “The job didn’t last Brownell auditioning for a TV show called 5. Tears for Fears long as I decided to test the waters as a “The One: Making of a Music Star.” “My audition went well, and I made it into the TV contest show. However, it only ran for a few weeks and was canceled,” he said. Nick decided to take the next step and move out to Los Angeles, California, where he and Jeremiah Ritchey formed a duo called “Heavy Sole” and decided to audition for a TV show in Nashville called “Can You Duet?” The show featured some notable judges and coaches, including Naomi Judd, Amy Mayo and Brett Manning. Heavy Sole took second place in the contest and was offered a record contract with a Nashville-based label. “The contract didn’t really work out for us. The label wanted us to play a different style of music from what we wanted. We decided to forego the contract and do our own thing.” Heavy Sole, a rock duo, influenced by other popular rock duos such as the White Stripes and Black Keys, took their act on the road and successfully toured for about 10 years. When the pair eventually went their separate ways, Brownell continued to perform as a solo act and found him-

solo artist around town, but it certainly got me started.” Nick’s talent is obvious to anyone who has heard him and he started to play all over town. The Brownells also began to build a family. Nick has a 15-year-old son from a previous relationship who lives in the greater Cincinnati area. Kara gave birth to their daughter, Billie, a year and a half ago. Their second child together is due in April. Nick plays solo and as a member of a couple bands in Key West. He fronts a full honkytonk band consisting of Nick on guitar/vocals, Myles Mancuso on guitar, Drake Lenard on bass, David Warren on drums and Steve Molnar on pedal steel. He can also be seen playing on occasion with his popular hard driving rock duo Raw Dawggs along with talented drummer David Warren. Catch your entertainer of the year at 9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at Hank’s Hair of the Dog. He’s at Willie T’s at 9:30 p.m. Sundays and he plays with his whole band at 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Smokin Tuna Saloon.

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

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 by loving families from 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 may require a little extra TLC. Check the Key West Weekly every week for just a few of the animals waiting for a home, and see them all at fkspca.org.

WE ASK; KIDS ANSWER “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken (adults).” — Frederick Douglass

he Key West Weekly is proud to introduce Kids Weekly, where we feature middle-school students from Key West and the Lower Keys, giving them a voice and printing their answers to some fun questions. Instead of asking about their favorite teacher or school subject, we want to know the important stuff — what superpower they’d most like to have, their favorite YouTube channels, what makes them laugh and the hardest part about being a kid today. To have your school’s fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth graders included, please email Key West Editor Mandy Miles at mandy@ keysweekly.com for the questionnaire and directions for photo submissions. Special thanks to Sigsbee Charter School student Jack Mitchell and teacher Jessica Forsyth for helping us assemble the new Kids Weekly feature.

NATHAN GODLEWSKI

6th grade, Sigsbee Charter School Activities: Play sports What superpower would you most like to have? The power to have anything I want appear in my hand, because I could help a lot of people who need stuff to survive. If you could make a rule for the whole world to follow, what would it be? Respect everyone.

Boomer is a 4-year-old male American Staffordshire terrier mix.

What makes you laugh? My friends. When do you think a kid is old enough to have a cell phone? 10 years old. What’s your favorite YouTube Channel? Kieran Brown. Bunnie is a 5-year-old female American rabbit.

The hardest part about being a kid is… Not having as much power as other more powerful people.

Comirr is an 8-year-old female domestic shorthair mix.

The hardest part about being an adult must be… CHILDREN!

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Nate Godlewski is in sixth grade at Sigsbee Charter School. JACK MITCHELL/Sigsbee Charter School

When I grow up, I want to… be a professional soccer player.

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SPORTS & MORE RALPH MORROW

FLORES MAY WIN IN THE COURT OF PUBLIC OPINION, BUT NOT A COURT OF LAW

hen you take on the fat cats, you may ... a veteran sports have a point, but columnist, says you may not win. the only sport Brian Flores, the deposed he doesn’t follow is cricket. That Miami Dolphins coach, is hoping leaves plenty to be another Curt Flood, the of others to fill baseball player whose legal achis time. tions led to free agency in that ralphmoro1936 sport. @gmail.com Flores, who is black, brought forth in a recent class-action lawsuit several items that show essentially what is wrong with the Rooney Rule, the National Football League’s directive that says teams must interview minority candidates before hiring coaches and general managers. Flores has sued the league, the Dolphins, the New York Giants and the Denver Broncos for racial discrimination. The accused have all denied his claims. When I heard his accusations, my first thought was, “Prove it.” When he was interviewed by the Broncos for their then-vacant head coaching job in 2019, Flores claims the executives who met with him were an hour late, disheveled and hung over. I think this is his weakest charge as I go back to my mantra: Prove it. Even if he can do that, what does it mean? That general manager John Elway and his cohorts didn’t take the interview seriously and did it only because the league says they have to interview a black candidate? I think that happens in a lot of NFL coaching interviews. Nothing new there. Elway and the Broncos have denied being hung over. I heard one commentator espouse that owners should be able to hire whomever they wish. Maybe. But with 32 non-black owners making money from teams that are 70% black, you’d think somewhere along the way someone would hire a black coach. As of this writing, there are but two – Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh and, named on Monday, Lovie Smith of the Houston Texans. The Dolphins’ new coach, Mike McDaniel, has a black father and a white mother. Two other coaches, the Jets’ Robert Saleh and the Washington Commanders’ Ron Rivera, are listed as non-white. Before he was interviewed by the Giants, Flores traded text messages with New England coach Bill Belichick in which his former employer congratulated him for

getting the New York job, only to learn that Belichick had mistakenly sent the text to the wrong Brian when he meant it for Brian Daboll, who had allegedly been selected as the Giants’ new coach before Flores was interviewed. That one flies a little bit because of the Belichick texts, but is probably not enough to win an entire case. And the Giants have denied they had hired Daboll before they interviewed Flores. Flores also charges that Dolphins owner Stephen Ross invited his coach and an unnamed quarterback (presumedly Tom Brady) to meet on a yacht in deference to the no-tampering rule, as Brady was employed by another team. Flores refused the invitation. Then comes the big one. Flores says he has proof and, if he does, we have a very different scenario here. The former Dolphins coach claims Ross offered him $100,000 for each loss in 2019. The losing record would have moved the team up in the draft and given them better picks of players. Flores said he refused the offer. The team lost 11 games that season – without Flores’ help – and from the sixth draft position took quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, while Cincinnati, in the top spot, took Joe Burrow, who has led the Bengals to Sunday’s Super Bowl. Flores says he has corroborating evidence that proves Ross wanted him to dump games. If he does, that could force Ross to sell the team, which is what some Miami-based writers are calling for. In the meantime, former Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson has indicated that team owner Jimmy Haslam offered him a bonus for each loss that moved the Browns up the draft ladder. So, what do we have here? We have a legal case of accusations. Some may be proven and may be enough to force Ross to sell the Dolphins. Others may be true, but unable to be proven. The NFL will be embarrassed nonetheless. And Flores will not be hired to coach another NFL team – ever. My suggestion: The league needs to strongly enforce the Rooney Rule. The owners, or whoever makes the hires, need to make a solid connection with a minority – meaning black – candidate.

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All this comes as we’re trying to concentrate on Sunday’s Super Bowl LVI, which will match the Los Angeles Rams (favored by 4 to 4½ points) in their home stadium to the Cincinnati Bengals. I’m sorry, but I’m unable to give an unbiased pick. When I was in Dayton, Ohio, I had season tickets to the Bengals’ home games and unabashedly rooted for them. I also reported on their previous two Super Bowl losses, both to the San Francisco 49ers, at the Pontiac, Michigan Silverdome and at Miami’s Joe Robbie Stadium. So, yes, I’m rooting for the Bengals. But, I’ll tell you what I think. The Bengals have won all their playoff games by less than a touchdown. Their “luck” will run out Sunday. The Rams will win by 20 or so points.

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FALL IN LOVE WITH AWE

n the early morning sky, we is an astrologer, can all see wanderer, barthe cosmic tender and lovers, Mars advocate for queer justice. He and Venus, is a loquacious making their Gemini with a annual meetcozy Cancer rising. Find him at ing. This year, hearthandherald- however, astrology.com rather than having their usual 10-day tryst, these two will be spending roughly two months together, thanks to Venus’s retrograde cycle. The general atmosphere is participating in all that love involves: sensuous dance, intense fighting, sex and creativity, and deep tenderness. This is a really opportune time for us all to fall in love with anyone or anything that inspires awe. Here are your horoscopes for the conjunction of Mars and Venus. Read for your sun and rising signs.

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AQUARIUS Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 The longest relationship you’ll ever be in is with yourself, Aquarius, and now is a good time to treat yourself right. Engage in playful flirtatiousness in your alone time and treat yourself as you would a dear lover. You’ve been fine-tuning your sense of self over the past year and the process continues. Engaging in some personal romance will support the unpredictable freedom you’ve been experiencing in your home and/or family life. PISCES Feb. 19 - March 20 You may be hyper aware of your network of friends right now, Pisces, experiencing versions of the “deep thinker” and the “creative dancer” through the group. Pay attention to both, but be advised that the “creative dancers”

will be the white rabbits leading you into your own freedom of voice. Follow their lead. ARIES March 21 - April 19 Your career feels provocative right now, and it is the perfect time to lean into the sensuality of your public reputation. Success at work will feel really sexy, and the sexier you feel the more successful you will be, so allow yourself to get seductive. Leaning into the allurement of career and success will ignite some freedom in finances, so lighten up a bit and follow your bliss. TAURUS April 20 - May 20 As your ruling planet, Venus, is picking up speed after her recent retrograde, you may feel a bit like you are waking up from a recent lethargy. You can participate in this energy increase by following the call to adventure, either through a grand vacation or doing something small but radically new. Answering the beacon of adventure will elicit a spark of insight into your sense of self, so go out there and have your “me” moment! GEMINI May 21 - June 21 Always a thinker, Gemini, your mind might be getting pulled into things of a darker nature, as shadows of the unconscious tug at your ever-moving thoughts. Humor those thoughts, as they actually represent the baggage that we all carry. What you think is your own darkness will connect you to the collective, and you will be in a unique position to speak what we’re feeling. Help us to handle what we’re all going through with your charming wit! CANCER June 22 - July 22 You continue to have a lot of action in your House of Partner-

ship, but things are starting to move along. You’re starting to think more objectively and you’re starting to relate to the Other with a fresh heart. Now is the time to get creative and playful with your partners and enjoy the next few months with lighthearted teasing, both physical and flirty. LEO July 23 - Aug. 22 You might be feeling a bit more serious than usual, Leo, and that self-restraint is supporting you to honor your contracts with partners. Fulfilling your promises is a hallmark of maturity, and you are doing so valiantly. However, don’t lose your own shine in the process — you are still a child of the sun, and you can be wise and fun at the same time. VIRGO Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 You’ve been diving into your creative depths, Virgo, exploring the dark recesses of what’s possible in your greatest expressions of joy. Continue this process, but start to bring it out of you. Now is the most perfect time to explore the things that give you pleasure: dance with a stranger, write otherworldly poetry, have carefree (but safe and consensual) sexual encounters, eat extravagant meals. Play in the process! LIBRA Sept. 23 - Oct. 23 Home is where the heart is for all of you Libras out there. Your roots are receiving sustenance from your family and your home space. It is a time to take an active role in the cohesiveness of your family, whether they be from birth or chosen. Make phone calls, organize a dinner, send out a mass text — use your energy to strengthen the people that create home for you. Home is not a place, but a feeling that

you create, and it is the perfect time for you to be the facilitator here. SCORPIO Oct. 24 - Nov. 21 Have you been feeling appreciation for your immediate surroundings, like the block you live on, the bank you go to, the corner store you frequent? It is a good time to acknowledge the things in your life that are so regular that you take them for granted, including your local neighborhood, your siblings, and the way that you speak. Pay attention to the ordinary and experience the sublime beauty there. SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 There’s a lot of action taking place in your House of Finances and Possessions. There’s a love affair here and it has me wondering if you are learning to love what you own. It is a good time to perform a variation of Marie Kondo’s advice and to discard items that do not spark affection. You should be surrounded by things that make you dance rather than things that weigh you down. Hop to it! CAPRICORN Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 Well Capricorn, what can I say, other than it is all about you right now. With four planets in Capricorn, it is time for you to act in your own best interests, admire your own beauty, think about your own self-image, and intensify your grasp of your deepest needs. Take advantage of this time to really hone in on how you show up in the world, for yourself and for the rest of us. Answer this question: In my greatest form, what do I look like?

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ongtime Keys resident Carolyn Guarini knows that people either love Valentine’s Day or hate it. She wanted to come up with an event that was for everyone. “I wanted to create not just a show, but an experience that will have people walking away and looking forward to the next event. Dinner seems to be a focal point on Valentine’s Day, so I thought why not combine dinner with a show full of super talented musicians?” Guarini’s Love Songs show at Key West Theater combines local and national talent on one stage, showcasing not only their original music, but some amazing covers. “This show holds touches of comedy and will be nothing short of entertaining,” she said. Chef Martin Liz, from Key West Personal Chef and Lost Kitchen Supper Club, has put

together a menu with something for everyone, even the vegans. Liz is a Conch and loves to showcase Key West cuisine. A portion of proceeds will benefit Paw Patrol Pet Rescue and Sanctuary. “Andy Westcott and I adopted our senior chihuahua babies from Paw Patrol in April 2020,” Guarini said. “We are lucky to have so much talent on our little island here in Key West. My goal is to produce more events featuring that talent on the big stages around town.” Tickets are available at thekeywesttheater.com. — Contributed

ony Sands grew up in South Philly listening to his parents’ Frank Sinatra records, then started singing the songs when he was as young as 11. He was only in his teens and 20s when he started singing in bars, then cultivated his Sinatra-like style and started singing those songs in piano bars. “Unfortunately, I have green eyes, instead of Sinatra’s blue eyes, but hopefully my vocals make up for that,” said Sands, who has been performing Sinatra’s songs and paying tribute to the musical icon’s voice, mannerisms and style for more than 30 years on stages up and down the East Coast, from Key West to Atlantic City, and out west in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada. Sands’ latest performance at Key West Theater is called “The Rat Pack Together Again,” and offers a trip back in time. “For just a moment close your eyes and if you had ever been to the Sands Casino in Las Vegas you could picture the night, the venue and three talented young entertainers

starting out on what would become arguably three of the most famous careers in the entertainment industry,” Sands said. But back to reality… Tony Sands’ Rat Pack Together Again takes place at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20 at Key West Theater. It’s a tribute to the legendary careers and antics of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin. The venue is far from the Las Vegas desert. Three superstars who came together in the 1960s will be re-created. All have since died, but their image is being carried on by three performers who assume the roles of the three singers during their glory days. Tony Sands as Sinatra, Robert Cabella as Martin and Steve Roman as Davis combine to bring their audiences the best of the Rat Pack songs, comedy and sketches and their individual hits with the onstage banter that made their act a big hit in Las Vegas. Tickets are available at 305-985-0433 or thekeywesttheater.com. — Contributed

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FRINGE THEATER PRESENTS ‘HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED’ THIS WEEK SHOW RUNS THROUGH FEB. 12 AT THE KEY WEST ARMORY

ringe Theater, in partnership with the Florida Keys Council of the Arts, presents August Wilson’s autobiographical one-man play “How I Learned What I Learned” at 7 p.m. Feb. 8-12 at the Key West Armory, 600 White St. Wilson (1945-2005) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright best known for his 10 plays that chronicle the experiences of African-American families in the neighborhood of Pittsburgh known as the Hill District. Wilson was born and raised in the district, so writing about it came naturally. He sat on stoops and in barbershops, listening to the stories and vocal cadences of the people around him. Then he wrote those stories into 10 plays – one for each decade. His plays captured the changes that occurred in Pittsburgh over 93 years and won two Pulitzer Prizes for Drama in the process. Fringe Theater presented Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” at the Frederick Douglass Gym in February 2019. The play was directed by Wilhelmina Lopez Martin and featured eight local readers and Coffee Butler on piano. The following year, Lopez Martin starred as the lead reader in Fringe’s production of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” at the American Legion Post 168. “We’ve loved working with locals to present August Wilson’s riveting plays. The time just seemed right to tell the story of the man behind those plays,” says Rebecca Tomlinson, Fringe Theater’s managing artistic director. “And we knew we had the perfect person for the role, Richard Quint.” Quint was born in Manhattan, raised in Indiana, and has been living in Key West for over a decade. “I went from apples to corn to coconuts,” he likes to joke. Audiences may know him from Fringe’s readings of “The Piano Lesson’’ and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (the latter of which he co-directed). He is active in Fringe’s education and outreach programs and serves as Fringe’s go-to dramaturg.

CFK BREAKS GROUND ON STEM CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY SCHEDULED FOR COMPLETION IN DECEMBER

Jonathan Gueverra (center), president of the College of the Florida Keys, is joined by college officials, board members and partners to break ground at the site of the college’s new charter high school being built on the Key West campus. From left, Frank Wood, Conner Boyd, Stephanie Scuderi, Gueverra, Christy Noe, Kevin Madok and Brittany Snyder. CONTRIBUTED

Richard Quint portrays August Wilson in the autobiographical ‘How I Learned What I Learned.’ ARAMIS IKATU/Fringe Theater

Murphy Davis is directing “How I Learned What I Learned.” Davis moved to Key West almost 10 years ago. He was previously the artistic director of the Stonehill Theatre Project in New York City and the artistic director of Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, New York. His previous Fringe productions include “Cock” at the Key West Armory and “The Price” at the Mel Fisher Museum. Fringe’s production crew includes light designer Kendall Cameron, sound designer Su Nubia, light board op Aramis Ikatu, and sound board op Amber Nolan. This production is presented in conjunction with Black History Month and is part of Fringe’s Field Trip to Fringe educational and outreach programming. — Contributed AUGUST WILSON’S “HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED” 7 p.m. Feb. 8-12 at the Key West Armory. Tickets are $35 and $50. Call 305-731-0581 or visit fringetheater.org.

he College of the Florida Keys (CFK) celebrated the groundbreaking of its new STEM charter high school, the CFK Academy, with a ceremony on Feb. 8. The 7,000-square-foot building, being constructed by Ajax Building Company, will be located on the college’s Key West campus and is scheduled to be complete in December 2022. The CFK Academy, which will be a free public high school, will open its doors to students in grades nine through 12 in the 2023-24 school year. The complete high school experience will come with additional perks of being part of the college, including the opportunity to earn an associate degree and industry credentials alongside a high school diploma. “Buildings are more than just physical spaces. At CFK, they represent safe havens; they help to instill confidence; they provide opportunity,” said Jonathan Gueverra, CFK president and CEO. “With this facility, we hope to decrease the number of individuals whose access to top level STEM and career technical education is limited.” The school’s curriculum will apply a project-based learning approach through all grades and place emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. Students will have access to a variety of college-level academic and career technical education courses and programs

through expanded dual enrollment opportunities. Dual enrollment allows high school students to complete courses that earn both high school and college credits, at no cost to the students or their parents. Currently, many dual enrollment students commute between their high school and CFK to take advantage of the program. The addition of the CFK Academy will allow students to take a full curriculum of both high school and college courses in one location. This will provide more options and convenience for high school students aspiring to get a head start on college while they are completing their high school graduation requirements. The CFK Academy will be a part of the college community; however, it will have its own space, including 24/7 security and a designated school resource officer. The school will also maintain the standard technological and curriculum requirements for the state. “In 2019, Governor DeSantis set a goal of making Florida the number one state in the nation for workforce education by 2030,” said Gueverra. “We can get there, but it will take a combined effort that allows for education, training, retraining, lifelong learning, and refocusing our efforts to educate all individuals. It will take innovation, creativity and adequate resources. This CFK Academy is a step in that direction.” — Contributed

KEY WEST WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 10, 2022

GOING TO THE DOGS — LITERALLY

WAGGIN’ TAILS LOCAL DOG FOOD COMPANY RAISES MONEY FOR SPCA

ROLL SOME BONES FOR A GOOD CAUSE MANNY MADRUGA MEMORIAL DOMINO TOURNAMENT RAISES SCHOLARSHIP MONEY

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ey West resident Christie Stewart created Waggin’ Meals, a farm-to-table dog food company, after her 14-year-old best friend Jack (a dachshund) was diagnosed with liver disease. “Our veterinarian said we needed to start feeding him a prescription diet plan or make his meals. Unfortunately, my friend Jack only lasted one night before we had to say good-bye. After many tears and a trip to the farmers market, I set out to create a simple yet wholesome alternative to store-bought dog food and treats for my other two precious dogs.

“I started making healthy meals with the wholesome ingredients that our dogs need to be healthy and thrive. I began giving them out to our friends and delivering the meals. Waggin Meals was formed, and it has been a journey of joy. It’s simple: humans love their animals and want the best for them. My passion is to provide the adequate and best nutrition for dogs everywhere around the nation.” Waggin’ Meals is located at Stock Island Marina Village and recently helped two elementary school students host a fundraiser there for the Florida Keys SPCA. — Contributed

uddle some mint in a mojito and puff on a cigar for the annual Manny Madruga Memorial Domino Tournament. The benefit raises money for the Sunset Rotary Club’s scholarship fund as well as suicide prevention efforts in honor of the late Manny Madruga, who was chief assistant state attorney when he died in 2016. The tournament funds Key West Sunset Rotary’s Key West High School scholarship for a student going into a legal field, as well as suicide awareness and prevention organizations. Players can pay to participate individually or may buy a table. Past events have raised more than $8,000 for the cause. The event takes place at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater. Domino tips for beginners from 2017 Champ Jon Crane: 1. If you need your partner to throw a low bone to help you out, wink twice with your left eye; if you need a high bone thrown, wink with your right eye twice. Don’t get caught. ... I’ll be watching.

2. If you’re lost and have no idea what’s going on, simply play connect the dots; the more dots you connect the better. 3. Attempt to start with nine bones instead of ten. Look at that, you already got a lead! 4. Want to look and act like a veteran? Use terms such as bones, big nine, domineeecheeewhenitreachme, game’s locked, pollo, wash the dishes, and last but not least, capicu (pronounced copy coo.) 5. When you have a chance to win and Domino with your final bone, take it all in, savor the moment, and slam that domino down as hard as you can and yell “DOMINO mother(CENSORED)!” — Contribited

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n a letter written dated March 3, 1935, poet Robert Frost wrote: “The oldest person I could find in the Key West grave yard yesterday (Sunday) was a veteran of the war of 1812 who died in Key West at 108 years of age. But may have lived to be older than that. His inscription wound up ‘A good citizen for 65 years.’ He must have been a bad citizen for 43 years then. That’s what undermined him and shortened his life.” The tombstone honored Thomas Romer, the long-lived African Bahamian who was born in Nassau, New Providence, in 1788. The marker also reads, in part, “In memory of Thomas Romer, Privateer in the War of 1812.” He served, in his way, at the behest of the U.S. Navy. During the war, Romer worked as a privateer, a form of legalized, or government-sanctioned, piracy. A privateer worked under the authority of a letter of marque. A host country issued letters of marque that authorized private citizens to attack ships from another country during times of war. A privateer was permitted, by law, to attack ships that were flying flags from countries with which the host country was at war. In 1812, the United States was warring with Great Britain, and Romer was working to disrupt the activities of British ships. Working as a privateer was like working as a pirate, but with a few outstanding caveats. While both pirates and privateers essentially performed the same job and did so in the same conquering manner, a pirate attacked whomever they wanted, and the captain and crew retained the entire prize. The privateer used his own ship, hired his own crew, and paid his men out of his own pocket. In exchange for the right to attack ships, a percentage of any prize the privateer could secure was given to the government sponsoring the letter of marque. Romer settled on Key West during its infancy as an American territory, sometime around 1826. He then began to fulfill the other phrase etched into the marker at his gravesite: “a good citizen for 65 years.” While writing for the Miami Herald in 1969, Wright Langley wrote that Romer operated a grocery store that catered to the ships arriving in the harbor during his many decades in Key West. He provided fruits and other food stores to Navy ships that pulled into port, as well as to private and commercial vessels. It can be imagined that at least some of the produce he sold came from the farm owned by Sandy Cornish and his wife, Lillah. The two arrived in Key West in the 1840s and purchased a farm near Truman Avenue and Simonton Street circa 1850. Cornish, who bought and fought his way out of slavery, became one of the island’s richest men. According to Jefferson B. Browne, who wrote the fantastic peek into the island’s early history, “Key West: The Old and New,” published in 1912: “Old Uncle Tom Romer was known to every officer and man in the Navy of the old days.”

The grave marker of Thomas Rome. RACHEL KELLER/ Contributed

There is a contemporary account of Romer’s funeral service printed on a strip of newspaper print that is undated. The author’s name is omitted, though it was clearly written from not just a Key West resident but by someone who knew Romer: “Poor old Tom Romer is no more. The laughing, genial face of ‘Old Tom’ is (illegible) death. Never to flash with humor, or his tongue to quaintly tell with philosophical resignation his sorrows and mistakes during a century of life. How many years he lived no man can tell, he told the writer of this notice barely a year ago, that he was one hundred and fourteen years old. … Tom’s body was seen at the house of his daughter Nora Vickers and was transferred, followed by his numerous friends, to the Baptist Church on Thomas Street, where the funeral activities were conducted by the Pastor, Revd. W.C. Vesta, Huger, Butler and Weeks. His friends were numerous and highly respectable; their dress was appropriate and their deportment admirable. The respectable portion of our colored people cannot be surpassed anywhere, in these particulars; the absence of white friends, and we know he had many, was commented upon.” The writer ends his account with a nod to Shakespeare. “Alas poor Tom, I knew him, Horatio, a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy. Peace to his ashes.”

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of KIM’S KUBAN located at 2302 N. Roosevelt Blvd : Monroe County in the City of Key West : Florida, 33040-3836 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Key Largo, Florida this 4th day of February, 2022. By: HECTOR R LOPEZ RAMOS Publish: February 10, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

Boca Chica Rd : Monroe County in the City of Key West : Florida, 33040-6355 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Key Largo, Florida this 4th day of February, 2022. By: MATHEW SMITH Publish: February 10, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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

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to hear amendments to the City’s Code of Ordinances. The proposed Ordinance to be heard by the City Commission is titled [Ordinance No.: 2021-471], AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH FLORIDA, AMENDING LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION ARTICLE XII – OTHER DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURE, SECTION 101-172, REQUIRING A MINIMUM THIRTY (30)-TEN (10) DAY WAIT PERIOD BETWEEN THE APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENTS BROUGHT BEFORE THE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD AND CONSIDERATION OF THE MATTER BY THE CITY COMMISSION FOR ACTION; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCE AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS;

AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. This meeting will be available virtually via ZOOM Meetings. Members of the public who wish to attend virtually may join via Zoom Meeting ID: 882 2915 2216. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection at the City Hall of Key Colony Beach. The City Commission requests an amendment to the City’s Code of Ordinances requiring a minimum thirty (30) ten (10)-day wait period between the approval of proposed code amendments brought before the Planning & Zoning board and consideration of the matter by the City Commission for action. Interested parties may attend the Hearing and be heard with respect to the requested code amendment. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at the Code Amendment Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceeding and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. If you are unable to attend the Hearing on Thursday, February 24, 2022, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to: City Commission, P.O. Box. 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, or cityclerk@ keycolonybeach.net and your comments will be entered into the record. Silvia Gransee, City Clerk, CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH Publish: February 10, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

Meeting Notice Monroe County Land Authority The Monroe County Land Authority Advisory Committee will meet in the Monroe Regional Service Center (State Building) located at 2796 Overseas Highway, Suite 104, Marathon, Florida on February 15, 2022 beginning at 9:30 a.m. The agenda is available online at www.monroecounty-fl.gov or by contacting the Monroe County Land Authority office at 305-295-5180. ADA ASSISTANCE If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in these proceedings, please contact the County Administrator's Office, by phoning 305-292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call "711".

Monroe County has implemented a Canal Restoration Improvement Work Program. The purpose of the restoration program is to improve water quality in residential canals, reduce impacts on nearshore waters and increase environmental awareness. The purpose of the public meetings will be to provide an update on the program’s progress, proposed solutions and next steps. The outreach services are funded through a grant from the federal Environmental Protection Agency “EPA”. Please note: Two or more members of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners may be in attendance at these virtual meetings and may participate in discussions. Any ideas discussed during these virtual meetings will be brought to the Board of County Commissioners during a regular meeting for further discussion and approval. For information about the program: www.monroecounty-fl.gov/canals ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning 305-292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call “711”. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. Feb 24, 2022 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Monroe County Canal Restoration Workplan and Program https://zoom.us/j/91486775997 Meeting ID: 914 8677 5997 One tap mobile +13462487799, 91486775997# US (Houston) +16465588656, 91486775997# US (New York) You are invited to a Zoom webinar. March 24, 2022 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Monroe County Canal Restoration Workplan and Program https://zoom.us/j/97560910142 Meeting ID: 975 6091 0142 One tap mobile +16465588656, 97560910142# US (New York) +16699009128, 97560910142# US (San Jose) Publish: February 10 & 17, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

Public Notice - Request for Proposal The South Workforce Investment Board d/b/a CareerSource South Florida (SFWIB, CareerSource, or Board), is one of 24 Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB) in the State of Florida. The SFWIB, the LWDB for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, is soliciting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for:

Temporary Staffing Services The RFP will be released on or about February 7, 2022, and will be posted on the SFWIB website at www.careersourcesfl.com. An Offeror’s Conference is scheduled for March 9, 2022, at 3 p.m. Due to safety precautions the Offeror’s Conference will be held via zoom conferencing. Please check the SFWIB’s website (www.careersourcesfl.com) under RFP Q&A for zoom conferencing information. Bids must be submitted no later than 3 p.m., March 21, 2022. Bids not received by that deadline will not be accepted. Please direct all procedural inquiries, including questions regarding the format of the Offeror’s conference and the Public Review Forum to cssf_procurement@careersourcesfl.com. CareerSource South Florida is an Equal Opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone number on this document may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711.

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The District I Advisory Committee (DAC I) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular scheduled meeting and Public Workshop for Capital Funding on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the March 2, 2022 regular meeting of the District I Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform. If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL.Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: District I Advisory Council Meeting Time: March 2, 2022 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/83312477494 Meeting ID: 833 1247 7494 One tap mobile +19292056099,, 83312477494# US (New York) +13017158592,, 83312477494# US (Washington DC) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at Pacini-Maxine@ monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on February 25, 2022.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance. ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator's Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call "711". Publish: February 10, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The District II Advisory Committee (DAC II) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting and Public Workshop for Capital Funding on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the March 1, 2022 regular meeting of the District II Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform. If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL.Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: District II Advisory Council Meeting Time: March 1, 2022 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/88489099706 Meeting ID: 884 8909 9706 One tap mobile +13126266799,, 88489099706# US (Chicago) +19292056099,, 88489099706# US (New York) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at Pacini-Maxine@ monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on February 25, 2022. All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance. ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator's Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call "711". Publish: February 10, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The District III Advisory Committee (DAC III) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting and Public Workshop for Capital Funding on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at

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9:30 a.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the March 2, 2022 meeting of the District III Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform. If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL. Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: District III Advisory Council Meeting Time: March 2, 2022 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/89707961489 Meeting ID: 897 0796 1489 One tap mobile +13126266799,, 89707961489# US (Chicago) +19292056099,, 89707961489# US (New York) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at Pacini-Maxine@ monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on February 25, 2022. All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance. ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator's Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call "711". Publish: February 10, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

Meeting ID: 874 4022 4835 One tap mobile +13126266799,, 87440224835# US (Chicago) +19292056099,, 87440224835# US (New York) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at Pacini-Maxine@ monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on February 25, 2022. All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance. ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator's Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call "711". Publish: February 10, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The District IV Advisory Committee (DAC IV) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting and Public Workshop for Capital Funding on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the March 1, 2022 meeting of the District IV Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform. If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL. Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: District IV Advisory Council Meeting Time: March 1, 2022 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/87440224835

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The District V Advisory Committee (DAC V) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting and Public Workshop for Capital Funding on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the March 1, 2022 meeting of the District V Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform. If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL. Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: District V Advisory Council Meeting Time: March 1, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/87038301989 Meeting ID: 870 3830 1989 One tap mobile +13126266799,, 87038301989# US (Chicago) +19292056099,, 87038301989# US (New York) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at Pacini-Maxine@ monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on February 25, 2022. All District Advisory Committee Meetings/workshops of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance. ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator's Office,

LEGAL NOTICES by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call "711". Publish: February 10, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF LEXINGTON IN THE FAMILY COURT ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO. 2021-DR-32-1836 Jesse Ramage, Plaintiff v. Heather Leigh Higgs, Defendant Filed September 21, 2021 To: THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the complaint on the subscriber at his office in Columbia, South Carolina, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. Columbia, South Carolina February 2, 2022. Respectfully submitted, MASELLA LAW FIRM, P.A. Robert M.P. Masella, Attorney for Plaintiff, 917 Calhoun Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201 (803) 748-9990 Publish: February 10, 17 & 24, 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

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LEGAL NOTICES 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned. Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will on the 1st day of March 2022, at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: A tract of land in a part of “PARRISH SUBDIVISION”, as recorded in Plat Book 2, at Page 18, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the West line of Section 9, Township 66 South, Range 32 East, and the Southerly right-ofway line of U.S. Highway No. 1, bear North 85 degrees and 15 minutes East, along said rightof-way 1850 feet; thence bear South, 230.27 feet; thence bear South 85 degrees and 15 minutes West, 115.03 feet; thence bear South, 630 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the tract of land hereinafter described; thence continue South 90 feet; thence bear East, 144.29 feet; thence bear North 90 feet; thence bear West, 144.29 feet, back to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Plus Boat Slip # 25 A one-twenty-fifth undivided interest in a tract of land and water in “PARRISH SUBDIVISION”, as recorded in Plat Book 2, at Page 18, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the West line of Section 9, Township 66 South, Range 32 East and the Southerly rightof-way line of U.S. Highway No. 1, bear North 85 degrees and 15 minutes East, along said right-of-way, 1850 feet; thence bear South, 200.17 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the tract of land and water hereinafter described; from said POINT OF BEGINNING, bear South 85 degrees and 15 minutes West, 289.62 feet; thence bear South, 719.95 feet; thence bear West, 1110 feet to the West line of Block 1 of PARRISH SUBDIVISION, extended South; thence bear South, 593 feet, more or less; thence bear East, 428.29 feet; thence bear North, 583 feet, more or less, to a point that is 962.26 feet South from the

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Southerly right-of-way line of U.S. Highway No. 1; thence bear West, 144.29 feet; thence bear North, 720.00 feet; thence bear North 85 degrees and 15 minutes East, 115.03 feet; thence bear North, 30.10 feet, back to the POINT OF BEGINNING, LESS the following described tract of land a tract of land in a part of PARRISH SUBDIVISION, as recorded in Plat Book 2, at Page 18, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the West Line of Section 9, Township 66 South, Range 32 East, and the Southerly right-of-way line of U.S. Highway No. 1, bear North 85 degrees and 15 minutes East, along said right-of-way, 1850 feet; thence bear South 230.27 feet; thence bear South 85 degrees and 15 minutes West, 145.13 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the tract of land hereinafter described: from said POINT OF BEGINNING, continue bearing South 85 degrees and 15 minutes West, 114.39 feet; thence bear South, 720.00 feet; thence bear East, 114 feet; thence bear North, 729.47 feet, back to the POINT OF BEGINNING. NOTE: The Street address of the property is: Fisherman’s Point Association, 201 20th StreetOcean, Lot 8, Marathon, Florida 33050. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS, MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Pursuant to AMENDED DEFAULT FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AGAINST DEFENDANTS, TU BALU GROUP, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, F/K/A, ELITE SKY HOLDINGS, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ADMINISTRATIVELY DISSOLVED AND SUBSEQUENTLY REINSTATED WITH IMMEDIATE CHANGE OF NAME ON 11/22/19 AND UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY entered in a case pending in said Court, the 18TH day of January 2022 Style of which is: JUDITH SILVA Plaintiff VS. TU BALU GROUP, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, F/K/A, ELITE SKY HOLDINGS, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ADMINISTRATIVELY DISSOLVED AND SUBSEQUENTLY REINSTATED WITH IMMEDIATE CHANGE OF NAME ON 11/22/19 et. al Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2020-CA101-M WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 21ST day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10 & 17, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 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 10, 2022. Co-Personal Representatives: Robert Turner Lorraine Bird-Turner 12709 Daisy Place Bradenton, FL 34212 Attorney for Personal Representatives: Richard A. Stoffels, Esquire Stoffels Law Group 6727 1st Avenue South, Suite 104 St. Petersburg, FL 33707 (727) 388-6777 Florida Bar Number: 0759813 rich.stoffels@stoffelslawgroup. com stoffels@tampabay.rr.com Publish: February 10 & 17, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2021-CP-000337-K IN RE: ESTATE OF JEFFREY BURTON TURNER Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Jeffrey Burton Turner, deceased, whose date of death was November 9, 2021; is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, File Number 2021-CP-000337-K, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives’ attorney are set forth below.

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 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.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES 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 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

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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 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

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

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 10, 2022. Personal Representative: Brooks R. Brown 1900 N Street NW Washington, DC 20036 Attorney for Personal Representative: DUNWODY WHITE & LANDON, P.A. Denise B. Cazobon, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 071616 4001 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 200 Naples, FL 34103 Telephone: (239) 263-5885 Fax: (239) 262-1442 Publish: February 10 & 17, 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 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: PROBATE 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 21-CP-000089-M IN RE: ESTATE OF RIGOBERTO GONZALEZ Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Rigoberto Gonzalez, deceased, whose date of death was August 21, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: February 10, 2022. Personal Representative: Raisa Carolina Gonzalez c/o Gustavo A. Gutierrez, Esq. 5900 SW 73rd Street, Suite 305 Miami, Florida 33143 Attorney for Personal Representative: Gustavo A. Gutierrez, Esquire Florida Bar No.: 738751 Preventive Law Solutions 5900 SW 73rd Street, Suite 305 Miami, Florida 33143 Telephone (305) 757-4357 Publish: February 10 & 17, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-000004-P IN RE: ESTATE OF LINDA O. BROWN Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Linda O. Brown, deceased, whose date of death was March 10, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and

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:

LEGAL NOTICES February 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-01 Notice is hereby given that ATCF II FLORIDA-A LLC holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2019/1761 Alt Key No: 8675127 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2019 RE: 00572796-000505 Description of Property: HARBOUR HOUSE CONDOMINIUM AT OCEAN REEF PHASE III UNIT HH-42 OR923911/913 OR953-1882 OR10042123 OR1004-2133/2134AFF OR1004-2135D/C OR22951554/57 OR2903-2391/94 Name in which assessed: 123 SAINT ANNESS LLC All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: MARCH 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-02 Notice is hereby given that TLGFY, LLC CAPITAL ONE, N.A., AS COLLATERAL ASSIGNEE OF TLGFY, LLC holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2019/1541 Alt Key No: 1619086 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2019 RE: 00501240-000000 Description of Property: BK 1 LT 18 KEY LARGO BEACH PB2-149 KEY LARGO OR420-666 OR1377-110/11ORD OR1377112/13P/R OR1779-721/22P/R OR2759-202/03ORD OR27631885D/C OR2763-1886 OR2856522/23 Name in which assessed: 1600 GARDENIA LANE INC All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-03 Notice is hereby given that

LEGAL NOTICES TLGFY, LLC CAPITAL ONE, N.A., AS COLLATERAL ASSIGNEE OF TLGFY, LLC holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2019/1074 Alt Key No: 1452297 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2019 RE: 00369110-000000 Description of Property: BK 23 LT 4 CRAINS SUBD OF GRASSY KEY PB 1-51 PT SECS2425-26 TWP 65S R 33E G19-163 OR-145-29/52 OR1096-521/22PR OR1096-519/20 OR1107-1028 OR2777-2021ORD OR2778-976 Name in which assessed: MAVITY BARTON E All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-07 Notice is hereby given that CANAL TAX SB MUNI CUST FOR CANAL TAX holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2019/1522 Alt Key No: 1610941 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2019 RE: 00494780-000000 Description of Property: TRACT D PIRATES COVE KEY LARGO PB3-18 OR232-290/91 OR668-215 OR950-2108R/S OR1714-740/41GUARD OR1825674P/R Name in which assessed: MOORE WILLIAM H CARSON SHELIA MORRE THOMAS A All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-08 Notice is hereby given that CANAL TAXSB MUNI CUST FOR CANAL TAX holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and

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Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2019/1436 Alt Key No: 1591181 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2019 RE: 00481920-000000 Description of Property: BK 2 LT 14 TAVERNIER HARBOR PB2-36 KEY LARGO G60-11/12 OR821-697D/C OR975-1229/36 OR1008-1880/1883 WILL OR1103-2235/36PR OR11392088 OR1139-2089 Name in which assessed: TIB BANK ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT C/O RODRIGUEZ SONIA All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

Alt Key No: 1591165 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2019 RE: 00481900-000000 Description of Property: BK 2 LT 12 TAVERNIER HARBOR PB2-36 KEY LARGO G62210/211OR821-697D/C OR9751229/36 OR1008-1880/1883 WILL OR1103-2235/36PR OR11392088 OR1139-2089 Name in which assessed: TIB BANK ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT C/O RODRIGUEZ SONIA All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

as follows: Certificate Number: 2014/1389 Alt Key No: 1450863 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2014 RE: 00367680-000000 Description of Property: BK 10 LT 5 CRAINS SUBD OF GRASSY KEY PB 1-51 PT SECS2425-26 TWP 65S R 33E G33-77-78 OR2476-1111T/D OR26611208T/D Name in which assessed: LATTIG KARL J All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-11 Notice is hereby given that CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS FBO SEC PTY holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2019/1120 Alt Key No: 9103033 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2019 RE: 00383150-000200 Description of Property: BK 3 LOT 21 DUCK KEY PLANTATION ISLAND SEC-3 PART-2 TOMS HARBOR PB5-82 OR489-364/66 OR551-196 OR707-798/806 OR788-735/36 OR795-186/187(CASE-9310050-CP-10) OR795-189/90 OR1246-1179/89 OR12461779/89(CASE-93-10050-CP-10) OR1255-2282AFF OR14542064/65 OR2492-2448 OR15661448 OR1684-284 OR2013-84 OR2038-676/77 OR2392-795/98 OR2392-799/802 OR2399-375/78 OR2400-1327/30 OR2736680/682 OR2910-2493/94 Name in which assessed: CONCH HAUS VII LLC All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-13 Notice is hereby given that GLENN BREDA holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2018/1083 Alt Key No: 1443328 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2018 RE: 00361240-000000 Description of Property: BK 5 LT 8 SUNSET BEAY PB 5-46 GRASSY KEY OR471-712/714 OR655-108C/T 0R771-789/790 OR910-297 OR1110-231(CSP) Name in which assessed: CARDONE MARIA VICTORIA All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-09 Notice is hereby given that CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS FBO SEC PTY holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2019/1435 Alt Key No: 1591173 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2019 RE: 00481910-000000 Description of Property: BK 2 LT 13 TAVERNIER HARBOR PB2-36 KEY LARGO G62210/211OR821-697D/C OR9751229/36 OR1008-1880/1883 WILL OR1103-2235/36PR OR11392088 OR1139-2089 Name in which assessed: TIB BANK ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT C/O RODRIGUEZ SONIA All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-10 Notice is hereby given that CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS FBO SEC PTY holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2019/1434

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-12 Notice is hereby given that BUFFALO BILL, LLC BUFFACO BILL, LLC holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-14 Notice is hereby given that CANAL TAX SB MUNI CUST FOR CANAL TAX holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2019/968 Alt Key No: 9078397 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2019 RE: 00338830-001780 Description of Property: PARCEL NO 47E AND 1/200% COMMON ELEMENTS KEY RV/ MOBILE HOME CONDOMINIUM OR2042-1976 OR2084-975 OR2184-1319/29AMD Name in which assessed: KOURIS PETER C

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-15 Notice is hereby given that CANAL TAX SB MUNI CUST FOR CANAL TAX holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2019/972 Alt Key No: 1418927 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2019 RE: 00341280-000000 Description of Property: BK B LTS 15 AND 17 PUERTA DEL SOL PB3-117 KEY VACA OR469-379/80 OR853-854 OR2851-684/85 OR2856-41/42 OR2912-440/41 OR3017/1010 Name in which assessed: AEJ INVESTMENTS LLC All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-16 Notice is hereby given that CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS FBO SEC PTY holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2019/718 Alt Key No: 1279749 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2019 RE: 00214481-002500 Description of Property: BK 1 LT 25 CORAL SHORES ESTATES MOBILE HOMES SECTION 1 PB6-59 LITTLE TORCH KEY OR467-984/87 OR530-681/82 OR759-1143/44 OR819-1662 OR923-261 OR11051627 OR1220-187 OR1408-146 OR1699-842/43 OR2116-1846 Along with mobile home: MODEL: Oak Knoll Year: 1986 ID NR: FLFL1AF407010441 TITLE NR: 42134828 Name in which assessed: FARRELL ADELAIDE All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or

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LEGAL NOTICE certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-17 Notice is hereby given that CHRISTINA BRYAN holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2016/899 Alt Key No: 1406422 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2016 RE: 00331061-011400 Description of Property: SEA-AIR ESTATES VACA KEY PB691 LOT 18 BK 5 & ADJ PT OF ANA COURT OR1550-2356/62RES Name in which assessed: SEA-AIR ESTATES INC C/O GOSS RICHARD All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-19 Notice is hereby given that TLGFY, LLC CAPITAL ONE, N.A., AS COLLATERAL ASSIGNEE OF TLGFY, LLC holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2019/709 Alt Key No: 1271748 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2019 RE: 00208450-000000 Description of Property: BK 8 N 100’ LTS 11 & 12 RAMROD SHORES FIRST ADDN PB4-51 RAMROD KEY OR411-264/265 OR952-2301 OR1261-2353 OR1333-251/52 RE 20846 COMBINED FOR ASSMT PURPOSES 5-27-97 Name in which assessed: LEWIS LAURA All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January

AUTOS WANTED

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2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-22 Notice is hereby given that KEYS TAX FUNDING LLC-19 holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2019/314 Alt Key No: 9063781 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2019 RE: 00099980-003300 Description of Property: PARCEL 33 LION’S LAIR COOPERATIVE OR19372310/2422DEC OR1937-2450/52 Along with: Mobile Home MAKE: Bayridge YEAR: 2004 TITLE:92554040 VEHICLE ID NR: 5DJTB0S2845004272 Name in which assessed: DUNN JOHN All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-20 Notice is hereby given that TLOA OF FLORIDA, LLC CAPITAL ONE BANK, C/O TLOA HOLDINGS, LLC holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2019/667 Alt Key No: 1254061 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2019 RE: 00192190-000000 Description of Property: BK 4 LT 15 SUMMERLAND KEY COVE ADDITION NO 5 PB5-40 SUMMERLAND KEY OR696549 OR837-1053 OR889-2472 OR2750-2086/87L/E Name in which assessed: SCHELLENBERG DAVID L All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-21 Notice is hereby given that MARK FINK holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2018/606 Alt Key No: 1216828 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2018 RE: 00167830-000000 Description of Property: LT 75 SUGARLOAF TOWNSITE PB3-180 SUGARLOAF KEY OR458683/84 Name in which assessed: MASONIC AND EASTERN STAR HOME DIST OF COLUMBIA All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-23 Notice is hereby given that CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS FBO SEC PTY holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2019/222 Alt Key No: 8734409 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2019 RE: 00079872-011500 Description of Property: BLK 4 LOT 1 COURY SUBD NO 2 PB7-48 OR1590-1186/87TC OR1598-1865/66 OR2453-880/81 OR2900-1437/38 Name in which assessed: SEA N SKI LLC All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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ALL YEARS! Junk or Used. Cars - Vans - TrucksRunning or Not. $CASH$ 305-332-0483

transportation is a must. This job is 40 hours/week, $20/hour, usually Mon-Fri but some weekend days may be needed. If you’re interested, call Deb at 562673-7596. Serious applicants only please, we need someone who shows up and takes pride in their work.

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 305481-0058 or email resume to meachst@outlook.com

10700 5th Avenue Gulf, Marathon or email resume to: eerpinc@gmail.com

Pump Out Captain. Full Benefits. EOE Please see City website for details www.ci.marathon.fl.us

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY- Concrete 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

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.

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@gmail.com

NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah's is now hiring for multiple positions: Cashier must be 16 yrs or older, Fulltime Baker & Part-time Baker's Assistant. Stop by for an application at 8919 Overseas Highway, Marathon or email: info@sweetsavannahs.com

Technician -Competitive compensation package. Exp in the marine field preferred but not necessary. Exp w/ Caterpillar and Cummins Marine Engines a plus. Diesel Mechanic Assistant position available. Motivated candidate willing to learn a new trade or expand current skills. Company willing to train. Qualified applicants please call 305-289-2070 or email resume to neil@allkeysdiesel. com . Drug Free and valid Drivers License a must..

City of Marathon Current Job Openings: Recreation Specialist/ General Maintenance Tech, Engineering Intern, Public Works Fleet Mechanic, and Marina Technician/

Kelly Electric in Marathon looking for experienced Journeyman/Elec trician. Please send resume to Kelly6098@aol.com or call Bill at 305-743-6098

BOATS FOR SALE 2009 Cobia 206 CC, 2014 Yamaha 150 4-stroke, Continental trailer, located in Marathon. $25,000 or best offer (305)741-7440 2003 20' CC Pro Line Sport, 2015 Mercury 150 4-stroke, 2016 All Marine Boat Trailer. Kept on boat lift. Located in Marathon. $22,000 305-9426434 Inflatable Boat - 8' West Marine RU250, 3.5 hp Mercury 4 stroke (3 hours). Located in Marathon. Call 859-630-0531 SOLD IN LESS THAN 3 DAYS!! Place your Boat For Sale ad here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today!

BOAT MISC/PARTS BOAT LIFT 10,000 lb. Marathon. 7 4 3

FOR SALE - LDL lift located in $2,000.00 305- 0 7 8 3

Help Wanted: Piano or guitar player in Marathon area. Short term, light material, private setting. Call 207-483-6146 The Cabana Club, a ocean front private swim club, is seeking a part time line cook. Perfect second job. Club is open 10am - 7pm daily. Located in Key Colony Beach. Hourly pay commensurate with experience. Beautiful environment, small friendly staff, open year round. Apply in person, email resume to atpor call 305 393-0631 ask for April.

BOAT SLIP FOR RENT Boat slip available oceanside in Marathon. Self contained incl. one parking space. $20.00 per foot/ month plus water. F/L/S No pets. 305-610-8002

Boat rental company in Marathon needs mechanic. Boat experience a plus. Call 305-481-7006

Immediate job opening for part-time 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 Help Wanted Big Time Discount Bait and Tackle in Marathoncompetitive wages and working 3040 hrs a week. Contact George 305-289-0199 Immediate openings for experienced plumbers and helpers (with or without experience we will train the right person). Must have a valid driver's license & clean driving record. Please apply in person at

The Moorings Village is seeking a friendly, self motivated, team player for a GUEST SERVICES position. Competitive salary and great benefits. Job types: Full-time & Part-time Please email your resume to Lindsey@mooringsvillage.com or call the reception office at 305-664-4708

EMPLOYMENT CENTENNIAL BANK IS H I R I N G ! TELLER II MARATHON/KEY WEST. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: 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: w w w. my 1 0 0 b a n k . c o m / careers We are looking for a responsible, hard working, detail-oriented employee to run our household in the Upper Keys- you will be responsible for laundry and housekeeping, stocking supplies, occasional errands, caring for several small dogs, and generally keeping things running smoothly. Background checks are required and dependable

Fl Keys Diesel Marathon now hiring: Diesel

PLACE YOUR HELP WANTED AD here for 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

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED!

BOATS WANTED WANTED: Pontoon Boat and Trailer CHEAP! 3 0 5 - 2 8 9 - 9 8 8 4

Charter Captain /Mate - Busy fishing charter business in Marathon looking for experienced fishing Captain/Mate. Busy boats and location. Offshore, Inshore, Reef/Wreck. Also part-time Boat Cleaner needed for afternoons. Send text or call 305-481-3259

Monroe County School District

HIRING NOW!

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.

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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

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE Sweet Savannah’s is now hiring for multiple positions: Cashier - must be 16 yrs or older Fulltime Baker Part-time Baker’s Assistant Email info@sweetsavannahs.com Or apply in person at 8919 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL

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

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

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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LOT FOR SALE

MISC. WANTED

YARD SALES

PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches. Call 305-743-4578

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 917807-5947 Tigrpilot@aol.com SPACE FOUND IN LESS TWO WEEKS!!

SARA’S ESTATE SALE: 118 Matecumbe Avenue., Islamorada (across from Bass Pro)| Fri., Feb. 11 & Sat., Feb. 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days | HELLO, FISHERMEN!: 40 rods and reels plus vintage splitbamboo rods and 4 Trek bikes. “Egg”-like barbecue, full set of Callaway clubs plus extra clubs, trolling motor, tennis rackets, TVs, monitor, printers, blower, small hand tools, blenders, household goods, ceiling fan new in box, Follow the signs and please park considerately. Sorry, no price quotes.

HUGE FISHING GEAR SALE - Penn 20 30 50 Spinners, Electric deep drop reels, Trolling jigs Wahoo etc. Sat. Feb. 12 from 8am-2pm. 706 Copa D'Oro, Flamingo Island, Marathon

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

HOUSING FOR RENT 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 RENTED !!!

MISC. FOR SALE 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 352-601-1454 2013 XLT Pizza Oven Double Stack, 240v, Mod. 3240. Located in Key West. $6,500.00 OBO 305-930-9860

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

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

OPEN POSITIONS AT BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA TAVERNIER MARINER’S HOSPITAL - LINE COOKS - FIRST COOK $2,000-$5,000 Sign On Bonus - FOOD SERVICE WORKER MARATHON FISHERMEN’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - FIRST COOK $2,000-$5,000 Sign On Bonus - FLOOR TECH $5,000 Sign On Bonus - ENVIRONMENTAL TECH $2,000 Sign On Bonus - DIETITIAN $5,000 Sign On Bonus APPLY AND LEARN MORE careers.baptisthealth.net or call 786-243-8507

THAN TWO WEEKS!! OFFICE/COMMERC.

SPACE FOR RENT Beautiful Office Space available for rent now on US1 in Tavernier @MM92. Call 305-394-0530 Place your Office/ Commercial Space For Rent ad here. Only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today!

PLACE YOUR YARD SALE AD here for only $25.00/ week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today and Sell Your Stuff!

FULL TIME OPENING CUS TOMER S ERV I CE RE PRE S ENT A T I V E Coordinate aircraft transactions with customers and the line service technicians

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR “C”

LOCATION: BIG COPPITT KEY AND DUCK KEY The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority’s WASTEWATER DIVISION IS GROWING, and we need (2) WWTP OPERATORS WITH A FLORIDA “C” LICENSE OR HIGHER. You will perform skilled/technical work involving the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant. This requires technical knowledge and independent judgment to make treatment process adjustments and perform maintenance on plant equipment, machinery, and related control apparatus in accordance with established standards and procedures. Benefit package is extremely competitive! Location: Big Coppitt Key and Duck Key. Salary Range: $52,645.98 - $84,011.20. Apply online at www.fkaa.com

Professional customer service skills and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and overtime as needed, are required Pay rate $17-$19/hr depending on experience, excellent beneﬁts, and a fun work environment

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

EEO, VPE, ADA

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR LOCATION: MIDDLE KEYS

The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is looking for two (2) D.S.O.s to perform entry-level, semi-skilled work, involving the repair and maintenance of FKAA water distribution and transmission systems. Employee must ensure safe work practices, maintain water flow, and test the water supply. Qualifications: H.S. diploma or GED; supplemented by 1 yr previous experience and/or training as a pipefi‫מּ‬er with a public utility, construction comp, or plumbing company. Must have a valid FL CDL “A” license w/in 12 mos of hire date. Must obtain a FDEP Level 3 license w/in 18 mos of hire date. Salary: $20.52/hr. with excellent benefits. Apply online at: www.﬍aa.com/employment

EEO, VPE, ADA

TEMPORARY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR LOCATION: MIDDLE KEYS

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

EEO, VPE, ADA

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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