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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Primary Care for the Middle and Lower Keys

Baptist Health Primary Care welcomes family medicine physician Karisa Falden, D.O., and general practitioner John Woltz, D.O., to its Marathon practice. Primary care physicians address everyday health concerns, monitor existing health conditions and assess lifestyle habits to help keep you well. They can refer you to a variety of specialists in Tavernier and Marathon including cardiology, gastroenterology and orthopedic care.

Their connection to Fishermen’s Community Hospital ensures a seamless experience if you need 24/7 emergency care or require surgery, an endoscopy or oncology care. The state-of-the-art facility is home to an on-site helipad for expedited transport, diagnostic imaging, inpatient care, intensive care, telestroke services, an outpatient laboratory, physical therapy and rehabilitation.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Falden or Dr. Woltz, call 305-434-1400 or visit BaptistHealth.net/MarathonPC. Caring for the community is what Fishermen’s Community Hospital and Baptist Health stand for. The Middle Keys Health Care Municipal Service Taxing Unit provides funding to Fishermen’s Community Hospital exclusively to care for uninsured and underinsured patients. All of us together, caring for our community.

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SECURITY DEPOSIT ALTERNATIVE BILL MOVES AHEAD Vessel anchoring and affordable housing in Key West progressing JIM McCARTHY

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bill giving landlords and tenants the option to agree on a monthly fee instead of an upfront security deposit will head to a third reading, following lengthy discussion and debate on the House floor on Feb. 22. Sponsored in the House by Rep. Jim Mooney, R-Islamorada, House Bill 537/Senate Bill 884 gives landlords the ability to collect monthly fees from a tenant who might not have money saved up for a security deposit. Instead of the tenant paying a security deposit equating to a month’s worth of rent, a landlord could choose to allow the tenant to pay a fee each month. “Landlords who wish to reduce move-in costs for their properties and offer 0 deposit rentals clearly have that option. But it’s always an option,” Mooney said on the floor. “It’s a landlord-option, tenant-option bill with no mandates to anyone.” Tenants can terminate the monthly fee any time and instead pay the full security deposit, according to legislation. A tenant who pays a security deposit upfront could get that money back under current security deposit rules, so long as there’s no damage to the apartment. That money is required to be secured in a certain kind of bank account. Those who choose to pay the monthly fee, however, wouldn’t get that money back. Money collected by the landlords through the fee can be used at their discretion, such as insurance. Mooney said he recommends landlords purchase insurance with the

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fees they collect. Different insurance providers, like Assurant, LeaseLock and Rhino offer different levels of coverage. Rep. Anna Eskomani, D-Orlando, took issue with landlords’ pocketing those fees. “Why are we charging a nonrefundable fee instead of doing a monthly deposit requirement? Then the person can get it back at the end if there are no damages,” she said. In response, Mooney reiterated the challenges for those who need to put up first and last months’ rent plus a security deposit in order to move in. In Key West, average rents are $2,500 for a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment. Renters wouldn’t get the monthly fee back, but they would keep money needed for an upfront security deposit. “If time comes down the road and you get a bonus and you want to give that landlord that deposit in cash, you immediately opt out of the program,” he said. There’s no cap on fees in lieu of security deposits in the bill, but Mooney said they range anywhere from $11 to $25 a month. 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.

ON THE COVER Participants in the first iguana costume race flip their cups after downing a beer during the 7th Anniversary party at Florida Keys Brewing Co. on Feb. 20. BRENNAN GRIFFITH/Contributed

MOORINGS BILL PROGRESSES A vessel anchoring bill providing 100 new moorings for public use within a mile of Key West Bight City Dock is moving ahead following a 22-0 vote in the State Affairs Committee on Feb. 21. County Commissioner Craig Cates told Keys Weekly on Feb. 21 that the so-called liveaboard bill was proceeding smoothly through the legislative committee process "and has passed each committee unanimously, so it shouldn't have any problem passing the full House and Senate." Cates said the bill provides for an additional 100 mooring sites to be installed behind Wisteria Island off Key West. The requirements in the bill, to make a liveaboard vessel that is not in a managed mooring field move every 90 days, will not be enforced until the new moorings are in place and people have an opportunity to move to a secure mooring, Cates said. House Bill 1065/Senate Bill 1432 has sparked opposition among liveaboard boaters in Key West, who say the requirement that they move is a tremendous hardship to the boating community, and could lead to increased environmental damage to seagrass and other habitats. COMMITTEE PASSES HOUSING BILL A bill authorizing 50 units of affordable housing to be constructed for employees of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and other personnel is also moving forward. The House State Affairs Committee voted 22-0 on House Bill 1499 to create an exemption to Key West’s building permit allocation system to provide much needed housing for first responders. Per the bill, construction must be consistent with the local comprehensive plan. Additionally, the sheriff’s office must have a hurricane evacuation plan that requires all occupants required to evacuate to be evacuated 48 hours in advance of tropical force winds.

“It’s a landlord-option, tenant-option bill with no mandates to anyone.”

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 24, 2022

SCHOOL DISTRICT HIT WITH $400,000 INSURANCE HIKE BOARD MEMBERS FRUSTRATED AT RECEIVING INFORMATION AT THE LAST MINUTE CHARLOTTE TWINE charlotte@keysweekly.com

he school board voted unanimously to approve the purchase of property and casualty insurance for the 2022-2023 school year, but not without trepidation. The new premiums are $400,000 more than they were last year. And board members expressed a bit of frustration that they were given the quotes too late to absorb the information before their current insurance coverage lapsed and they had to vote on it. Ilene Abella is a property and casualty broker for Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, the school district’s insurance brokerage. The firm is in year three of a three-year contract with the district. She presented the quotes received from different carriers and explained the reason for the $400,000 increase in premiums. Gallagher approached 43 insurance carriers for quotes for the school district, and 23 submitted proposals. The package that the firm presented was the least expensive and has different layers of coverage from different companies, including coverages for property, cybersecurity and equipment breakdown, among others. Abella explained the biggest reason for the almost half-milliondollar skyrocket: coverage for property and cybersecurity has gone way up in the past year. “The property market has been our biggest challenge,” Abella explained. “Between wildfires and major freeze events, there have been lots of major catastrophes, the most billion-dollar-plus weather and climate disasters in U.S. history — 22 events in 2020 and 20 events in 2021.” And, she said, carriers see the Florida Keys as a risky place to cover. “The Florida Keys is still viewed as one of the most vulnerable areas in the country,” she noted. One line of coverage went up a staggering 83 percent: cybersecurity. Cyber claim frequency and severity has been spiraling upward, which led to cyber insurance carriers increasing their premiums. But Abella complimented the school IT department’s competent

Counseling staff have noticed more students with mental health issues since the pandemic. Myriams-Fotos from PIXABAY/Contributed School board members agreed to purchase a new insurance policy from their broker, though the price increase is a steep $400,000. CONTRIBUTED

handling of preventing cyber attacks. “The deductible you have for cyber is one of the best renewals in the sector in Florida due to your IT department,” she said. Still, the total cost for the renewal of the insurance package is close to $1.5 million. And board members balked a bit at getting this quote too late to search for a cheaper alternative in time for the next school year. “On behalf of taxpayers, we need to look at spending money and not just having insurance to have insurance,” said board member Mindy Conn, suggesting that the board discuss which types of coverage to drop. “After renewal is the time to go over these types of issues,” responded broker Abella. She noted that the insurance carriers would only hold the quotes for 45 days. “We have an obligation, so we can’t just stop this,” said board chair John Dick, referring to the Gallagher brokerage firm’s three-year contract. In the end, the board members voted unanimously to approve the purchase of the property and casualty insurance that the firm proposed — with the caveat that they will start conversations immediately to prevent the same type of price increase next year. “We are trying to be the best possible stewards of taxpayers’ money, and in order to do so, we need this information earlier moving forward,” Conn told Keys Weekly. She explained that though the firm does excellent work, the frustration is due to the quotes being received at the same time that the board has to vote before the insurance lapses. “The information requires more than a week (to go through),” Conn said.

DISTRICT SEEING MORE MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN SCHOOLS Anxiety, isolation and depression have increased in students post-COVID CHARLOTTE TWINE

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aliana Goins, counseling and intervention services coordinator for the Monroe County School District, said at the Feb. 8 board meeting that staff members are noticing more students are dealing with mental health issues since the pandemic. She also pointed out that a strategy has been put in place to help this problem: more counselors in the schools. This extra staff is being paid for by federal funds that the district received to address the impact that COVID-19 has had at elementary and secondary schools. Goins said her counseling staff told her that they were seeing more anxiety, isolation and depression among all ages of students. “We’re seeing more of these three behaviors in the schools,” she told Keys Weekly. “Those have increased postCOVID, and we need more supports.” She said Superintendent Theresa Axford wanted to see more “face time” between the counselors and the students in light of this new issue, so the district hired 10 counseling assistants, one for each school. “We’re trying to get counselors at the high-school level more visible, to not get trapped inside an office and only working one-on-one with a few students rather than getting in the classrooms,” Goins said. “Visibility, access and growth — it’s a three-pronged focus to maximize the number of students serviced by student counselors.” Though more anxiety, isolation and depression are seen at all ages, the older students are experiencing a delay in social development. “We’re finding that the students

acted behaviorally at a lower grade level,” she said. For example, a 9th grader would have 7th or 8th grade behaviors. So counselors are invited in as guests in classes to do presentations on these behaviors for the students. At the kindergarten and prekindergarten levels, counselors speak with students about how to interact with others both as friends and as classmates in a classroom setting. “There’s manners, even physical space — how to not be on top of each other or sit close at appropriate times,” Goins noted about the presentations to young students. “All of that changed during COVID. This year, it’s been a learning adventure. All those things we used to take for granted.” The district has also created social worker positions to support student well-being. All of these new positions have been funded by stimulus payments that came from the U.S. Department of Education. Called ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Relief) Funds, these payments were to address student learning gaps and social issues stemming from the pandemic In 2021, the district received $5.8 million in ESSER Funds, which paid for, among other things, a beefed-up summer school session, counseling assistants and social workers. Goins is happy that the counseling assistants have been hired to help with the counselors workload. “I am so proud of them,” she said about her staff. “The needs are so great, more than before. They’re working so hard and trying to be solutionfocused. We want to use our time the best we can to meet the majority of students’ needs. Nights and weekends, it's nonstop. They don’t punch out of their clock when the bell rings. Some are pretty heavy, special issues. I commend each and every one of them for the work they are doing with families. School counselors also work to support the staff — that being another element to help everybody be the best they can be during these times.”

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 24, 2022

SNAKE CREEK BRIDGE STOPS TRAFFIC, AGAIN Barrier stuck in down position, per sheriff JIM McCARTHY

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nother malfunction at Snake Creek Bridge left traffic at a standstill for more than an hour on Feb. 17. Per Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay, a barrier stuck in a down position was fixed after a technician from Miami-Dade came to Islamorada to resolve the problem. Cars lined U.S. 1 in both directions, as well as the Old Highway. Traffic heading south went well beyond MM 91 even after the barrier problem was resolved. It’s the first malfunction of the Keys’ only bascule bridge so far this year. Last September, Snake Creek Bridge remained in an upright position after a vessel struck a power line. The bridge experienced several issues in 2020 —including two incidents just 12 days apart in June that kept vehicles idle for 20 minutes and one hour. In July 2019, Snake Creek bridge saw repairs to its electric and structural components, as well as cleaning and painting of bridge steel structures. In May 2020, the Florida Department of Transportation announced that work was complete on the bridge — with costs to repair and rehab it amounting to $1.6 million.

Built in 1981, Snake Creek Bridge at MM 86 is the only remaining drawbridge operating in the Keys. In the late 2000s, the drawbridge over Jewfish Creek in Key Largo was replaced by a beam bridge. In Marathon, the Boot Key Harbor drawbridge was closed and abandoned in 2009. Florida Department of Transportation officials are looking into converting Snake Creek Bridge to a high-level fixed bridge to keep traffic moving. A study on the replacement continues, according to FDOT. The project kicked off in 2017. Residents had the chance to review and comment on four options during a May 2019 public meeting at Founders Park Community Center. A project development and environmental study is the next step, according to FDOT spokeswoman Tish Burgher. That study is in FDOT’s five-year work program for fiscal year 2026. The estimated cost for the study is $2 million. “A PD&E Study takes about two years to complete,” she said. “Subsequent project phases, including final design, right-of-way acquisition and construction are not currently programmed or funded. If the project proceeds beyond PD&E, final design will be programmed and last about two years as well.”

2021 OFFICER OF THE YEAR EMPLOYEES HONORED

A barrier at Snake Creek Bridge in Islamorada is stuck in a down position. MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE/ Contributed

On Feb 18, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office held its annual Officer of the Year awards ceremony in Marathon. Sheriff Rick Ramsay recognized employees for their exemplary service to the agency and to the citizens of Monroe County during 2021. In the photo, left to right: Reserve Deputy of the Year Michael O’Connor, Support Member of the Year Brenda Winegarden, Ramsay, Deputy of the Year Mario Benedetti and Detention Deputy of the Year Larry Carey. CONTRIBUTED

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BRIEFLY Healthy Start Coalition helps following formula recall On Feb. 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted consumers to avoid purchasing or using certain powdered infant formula products produced at Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, Michigan facility. The FDA is advising consumers not to use Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas if: • the first two digits of the code are 22 through 37; and • the code on the container contains K8, SH or Z2; and • the expiration date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later. Abbott has a website feature in which you can check your lot number (on the bottom of the formula container) to see if it’s been affected at https://www.similacrecall.com/us/en/ product-lookup.html. If the formula has been affected, the site will prompt you to a page in which you can request a refund. As parents in Monroe County check their infant formula for safety, many are finding that the formula they planned to use for their baby has been recalled. A limited supply of baby formula is available to community families. Requests for assistance can be made online at https://www.keyshealthystart. org/requests-need-help or by calling 305-293-8424. Gas prices set new 2022 high Florida gas prices increased another 6 cents last week, setting a new 2022 high of $3.51 per gallon. That's 15 cents more than last year's high, and the highest daily average price since July 2014. The state average did drift lower over the weekend by a penny. Sunday's state average of $3.50 per gallon is 5 cents more than this time last week and 90 cents more than this time last year. As tensions mount regarding a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine, the energy market actually suffered its first week of losses last week. After reaching a new 2022 high of $95.46 per barrel on Monday, the price for U.S. crude declined 5% by the end of the week. That resulted in a 2% week-over-week decline of $2 per barrel — the equivalent of a 5-cent drop at the pump. "IPrices could easily rebound if Russia invades Ukraine," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA - The Auto Club Group. Orchids and bromeliads at Key Largo Civic Club Join Alex Bello and learn about Cattleya orchids from South America and bromeliads from Costa Rica on Tues-

day, March 8 at 6 p.m. at the Key Largo Civic Club. Bello will bring orchids from his collection to sell. The Upper Keys Orchid, Fern & Bromeliad Society will host the speaker and raffles. Everyone is welcome. More information is available from KeysOrchidClub@gmail.com. ‘SISD’ in-person class set for April Islamorada village staff will be hosting an in-person Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage class in partnership with the Florida Floodplain Managers Association on Wednesday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The course is $75 for FFMA members and $200 for nonmembers. Online registration is available until April 6. Register at flfloods.org. This course is designed to offer exposure to some of the more complicated nuances of Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage requirements found in the National Flood Insurance Program, the Florida Building Code, and local Flood Damage Prevention Ordinances. The workshop will prepare attendees for a more in-depth discussion of the issues, a basic foundation of the National Flood Insurance Program, its structure, administration and benefits. Additionally, basic components of the concept of SISD will be presented. The course will then move directly into FEMA’s P-758 Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage Desk Reference and discussions will be drawn directly from the manual. MCTV offers new digital options Monroe County Television (MCTV) offers new digital options for watching county programming. In addition to watching MCTV locally on Channel 76 on Comcast, Channel 99 on AT&T U-verse, and Roku, Amazon Fire TV and a mobile app have been added to watch meetings live. The mobile app (Monroe County TV on iOS and Android) allows easy access to live and video-on-demand features. MCTV’s Roku and video-on-demand services have also been updated with modern, user-friendly interfaces. Closed captioning of meetings is also available for live and prior meetings dating back through 2018. Additional details on MCTV and County programming are at www.monroecounty-fl.gov/MCTV. “Now, you could be traveling in Australia and have easy access to watch our meetings live,” said MCTV Manager Jethón Williams II. “This is something we have worked on for quite a while to make it easy to access county programming across multiple platforms.”

FWC REMOVES 24 DERELICT VESSELS

MORE ABANDONED BOATS ARE REMOVED FROM THE KEYS ANNUALLY THAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN FLORIDA

he Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Feb. 21 finished removing 24 derelict vessels from the Upper and Lower Keys. “Derelict vessels are a priority for our officers statewide and especially in Monroe County,” said FWC Area Capt. David Dipre. “Each one taken off the water is a win for everyone.” The removals, which were estimated to take six months, were completed ahead of schedule. “We’ve been able to speed up removals due to recent legislative changes along with the funding appropriated by the Legislature and a committed partner in Monroe County,” said Maj. Rob Beaton, FWC boating and waterways section leader. “The results we’ve been able to achieve with Monroe County show how these efforts have improved the process and we’re not stopping with these 24 vessels. There are more to come.” The FWC has approved an additional grant request for 30 more derelict vessels that are currently being removed throughout Monroe County. The agency is also reviewing a third grant request to remove an additional 25 derelict vessels. More derelict vessels are removed from Monroe County each year than from any other area of the state. As of February 2022, law enforcement has documented

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission and its contractors recently removed 24 derelict vessels from waters in the Upper and Lower Keys. FWC/Contributed

more than 185 derelict vessels within Monroe County in the FWC’s derelict vessel database. “These combined efforts are a testament of our commitment – along with our city and county partners – to restore the waterways to safer conditions for both the boating public and marine life,” said Maj. Beaton. Abandoned boats quickly become derelict vessels that “subject the boating public to safety issues, become locations for illegal activity, illegal housing, opportunities for theft and vandalism and ultimately cost the taxpayers to be removed by local, county or state authorities,” the FWC website states. More information about derelict, abandoned and at-risk vessels is at MyFWC.com/boating. — Contributed

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 24, 2022

OBITUARY

VALERIE MECHELLE BELL 1963-2022 Valerie Mechelle Bell, 58, of Tavernier, Florida, joined her Savior on Feb. 11. She was surrounded by her loved ones in her home at the time of her passing. Valerie was born on June 21, 1963 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Western Beaver High School in 1981. Valerie was a member of the Girl Scouts and was a talented majorette baton twirler. Valerie obtained bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from the University of Pittsburgh in 1986 as well as a master’s degree in Christian cunseling from Trinity International University. Valerie went on to obtain her doctorate (DNP) from the University of Miami. Valerie’s nursing career began in the Island of Saint Thomas, where she served for a short term and after that, Valerie migrated to Florida where she had a stellar 32year career as a nurse anesthetist. Valerie was also a professor at the University of Miami School of Nursing, where she set the bar high for her students and was known for being a no-nonsense educator. Valerie mentored and prepared her students to achieve and meet the real challenges of their careers. Valerie was compassionate and a devout Christian. She loved the Lord with all of her heart and soul. She studied and taught God’s word throughout her life. One of her favorites was her singles ministry where she prayed with and ministered to singles in the Florida Keys for over 10 years. Valerie was also a prayer counselor at Calvary Chapel. Valerie loved to travel around the world and visited more than 20 countries. Valerie was an accomplished photographer and floral designer. She often gave her projects to friends and people who could use a little sunshine or encouragement. Valerie was a humble philanthropist. When she gave, she gave generously. She donated to many causes. She never hesitated when there was a need. She gave her time, her talents, her wisdom, her home, her heart. She never missed a birthday, anniversary or special occasion. She celebrated people and she celebrated life. Valerie also loved her fur babies. She rescued many dogs over the years and gave them their best lives. Valerie married William Arthur Jones Jr. on Dec. 21, 2013 and spent eight plus happy years of marriage. Valerie was an amazing wife and best friend to her husband. She was truly the better half. Valerie is survived by her husband, William A. Jones Jr.; her stepsons, William Jones III and Carlos Jones; her mother, Laura Paige; her brothers, Jason Bell, Delano Paige Jr. and Paul Paige; her sisters, Debbie Paige, Susan Adams and Michelle Paige; her cousins, Roye Henderson, Michelle Hayden and Angela Hayden; and a host of other family members. Valerie is also survived by a host of awesome prayer warriors, friends and co-workers who were by Valerie’s side 24/7. On behalf of the Bell, Jones and Paige families, we are grateful. Please all be comforted in knowing that Valerie did all she did to give God the glory. Services were held at First Baptist Church of Key Largo on Feb. 17. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society or Marrvelous Pet Rescue in Key Largo.

HONORING PASCAL

Cleanups and a run highlight day of service

fun run at Founders Park, nearshore cleanups and a classroom dedication honored the life of Pascal Weisberger on Feb. 2. Some 500 pounds of debris were removed from the shoreline at Harry Harris Park during a community cleanup as part of the third Pascal’s Day of Service. During the morning, Treasure Village Montessori students participated in a fun run. Some students also took time to clean the park’s beach. At Ocean Studies, a marine discovery lab was named in Pascal’s honor. “Both TVM and Ocean Studies did many service projects around the Upper Keys,” said Ariel Poholek, Pascal’s dad. — Jim McCarthy Top: Students and community members pose for a picture after collecting 500 pounds of debris near the shoreline of Harry Harris Park in Tavernier. Center: Treasure Village Montessori students grab debris from Founders Park beach. Bottom: Treasure Village Montessori students participate in a fun run at Founders Park. Contributed photos.

10 Mary Beth Harris, Centennial Bank business development officer, took on the monumental task of organizing the newest feature: 13 food trucks. She first joined the ranks of Rotary some 10 years ago and will have over 40 volunteer hours in the event by the end of the weekend. “Take your time and use the map to check all the vendors,” she said. “Come hungry and come both days, so you don’t miss anything.”

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 24, 2022 The Florida Keys Electric Co-op’s Director of Safety and Loss Control and Procurement will have a much smaller title at this weekend’s Flea Market — bartender. Walt Stephens, Rotarian of five years, will be managing “Walt’s Beer Emporium” at the north end of the great lawn and expects to have 50 volunteer hours in. “Come early and stay late to avoid traffic on both ends,” he said. “And spend lots of money because when you buy a beer, you are sending a kid to college.”

Not a single person on the face of Earth is more essential to the success of the Flea Market than Anna Richards. Using sophisticated technology like rulers and an Etch-a-Sketch, she plots out the entire park for vendors, food trucks, restrooms and drink stations. She claims to have met her husband at the Flea Market and her children may or may not have been conceived at the event. “I like to party, so I like to support events that promote that lifestyle,” Richards may have said. “Stay hydrated. Stay classy. Rotary rules!”

2022 is significant for the Flea Market for many reasons — notably as the year Nicole Horne (Kraus) passes the managing of more than 350 vendors to Maria Jones. A fairly new member of the club, she now has one of the most demanding responsibilities, which will start the day after this year’s market wraps. Jones serves as the Florida Keys Electric Co-op’s director of member services and government relations. “Bring lots of cash. There will be cool stuff for everyone.

THE NAUTICAL ORGANIZERS TERRY ABEL, “El Jefe,” holds some important tasks as the club president. Not only does he spend endless hours in meetings and responding to event questions, but he’s also the one who reveals the volunteer T-shirt the Tuesday before the big event. This year’s color? Hot pink. Abel is Islamorada fire chief.

The Sponsor Czar for the Flea Market joined the Upper Keys Rotary Club about four year ago and is on pace to exceed this year’s fundraising goals for the Flea Market. Karly Venezia is a savvy businesswoman who juggles her non-profit work with her husband’s business and their two young boys. “Our sponsors have helped make this Rotary event one of the largest fundraisers in the entire county,” she said. “Please take a moment and thank them at the event.”

Upper Keys Rotary brings community event

A massive production like the Gigantic Nautical Flea Market takes a team of skilled, intelligent individuals. They’re the ones behind the operation, with hundreds of vendors and thousands of visitors who come to Founders Park in Islamorada for two days of shopping, food and fun. Proceeds from the event go to assist local students’ continued education after high school. By JIM McCARTHY and JASON KOLER

Rob Stober arrives at the flea market on a belt-driven bicycle, sporting a wide brimmed hat and brandishing a large grid sheet denoting the over 400 volunteers and their duties and time slots throughout the weekend. Stober joined the Upper Keys Rotary Club more than a decade ago and has been volunteering there ever since. Stober is a litigator and partner at Hershoff, Lupino and Yagel. “Wear comfortable shoes,” he said. “That’s good advice from my grandma. And don’t miss Joe Roth’s Bloody Mary booth.”

Frank Derfler, a member of the Upper Keys Rotary since 2009, is the marketing director for the club and the Gigantic Nautical Flea Market. In addition to telling the Flea Market’s story through a variety of media, Defler actively supports the Rotary’s student-affiliated organization, the Interact Club. He starts recruiting and herding scholarship recipients and Interact members as volunteers in January and puts in countless hours toward making the event a success.

CLAIRE JOHNSON is the event chair who wrangles the troops for a production unlike any other in the Florida Keys. Johnson, too, spends endless hours ensuring every facet of the flea market brings an experience that many attendees come back for every year. Johnson is a Realtor with Coastal Realty of the Florida Keys.

He’s considered the “Wizard of the Flea Market” as Chris Trentine performs some of the greatest feats — all behind the scenes and with little fanfare. A former club president, Trentine owns and operates CBT Construction and is a co-founder of Islamorada Brewery & Distillery. A member of Rotary since 2009, Trentine does just about everything from supplying additional hands for setup to lending his companies’ resources to the event. “Support the vendors and buy 50/50 raffle tickets,” he said. “This helps more kids go to college or trade school.”

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A GRASSROOTS CAUSE FOR OLDER ADULTS

JOY’s programs bring community spirit EMILY STEELE

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group of friends gathered around Denise Downing’s kitchen table discussing recent experiences volunteering in the Upper Keys in 2017. They quickly came to the conclusion that the community was lacking needed resources for older adults. What followed was an evening of “wild” brainstorming, which spread from the needs of seniors to the idea of creating a vibrant community center that would serve the needs of all citizens. Immersed in the moment, they asked themselves, “Why is this important?” The answers that surfaced were surprisingly similar for all ages: relieving isolation; building strength, balance, and endurance; improving memory and retention; providing life-long learning opportunities; a safe place to gather and developing community contacts, to name a few. From that first meeting sprang community meetings, held in various locations, to discuss the idea of a vibrant community center to serve multiple age groups. The first public meeting was held at the existing senior center; monthly meetings were held in the conference room at the sheriff’s office; the last at the Key Largo Library. The meetings were well attended, with the majority agreeing that the Upper Keys would benefit greatly from the creation of a community center. An advisory board was formed from volunteers who came forward. The new advisory board received funding from two major donors, Mimi Geek and Susan Ruck, to implement a pilot program and applied for incorporation as Just Older Youth (JOY) Inc. The pilot program ran from January through April 2018 at the Pearl House of Worship on Pearl Street in

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Tavernier. The full day pilot was open on Wednesdays and offered courses. For instance, a yoga class would be going on in one room and technology class in another. The venue included speakers, live performances and movies. Publix provided pastries for a continental breakfast and Key Largo’s Starbucks donated coffee and donuts. Programs were decided by suggestions from the public forums, participant choices and feedback. The programs were led by volunteers, artists, historians, scientists and other citizens with a skill to teach others. The pilot was a success, affirming the benefit of the program for participants. The organization was incorporated as Just Older Youth (JOY) Inc. and became a registered nonprofit in Florida on May 5, 2018. Now the grassroots movement was starting to take on a more solid form and could apply for public grants. With the help of dedicated volunteer board members, instructors and generous donors, Just Older Youth Inc. has maintained JOY Center programs for four years. They survived Hurricane Irma, multiple moves and COVID-19, while simultaneously canvassing community leaders and applying for grants to acquire a place and funds to create a thriving community center that could relieve burdened health services, increase job performance, and retain residents through promoting wellness, happiness, and contentment. At this time, they feel they are on the verge of achieving their goal. The JOY Center offers vibrant programs and lifelong learning experiences for people over 50 every Wednesday, both virtual and on-site. This bi-weekly column will feature the many dedicated people who are working to achieve this goal. More information is available via email to Justolderyouthinc@gmail.com.

FOOD TRUCK RALLY AT THE FLEA MARKET

Return of major event welcomes a new aspect

dd a food truck rally to the hundreds of vendors who will set up shop at Founders Park for the 27th annual Gigantic Nautical Flea Market. Organized by the Upper Keys Rotary Club, 13 food trucks offering a variety of food items and drinks adds a new aspect to the two-day shopping event and boat show by the beach on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 26-27. In years past, Rotary provided a pancake breakfast and extensive lunch menu. It was eliminated this year due to concerns of congestion with one food location. Rotarian Mary Beth Harris, who worked to secure the trucks, said they’ll be positioned at the beach, on the great lawn and at the front of the park. “We have a great variety of food options, everything from Thai, Asian and pizza to roasted corn, donuts and ice cream,” she said. “Having food trucks spread in the footprint of the park benefits the patrons and market vendors.” Craig’s Island Time will be located on the beach with the famous fish sandwich and other delights. Pig In Pig Out will offer barbecue pork and ribs, while Italian Food Company brings its wood-fire, Neapolitan-style pizzas to the event. Up near the amphitheater will be the Green Turtle Inn Roadside Barbeque, which will have barbecue brisket, chicken, mac ’n’ cheese and other mouth-watering items. Polar Ice will offer shaved ice and ice cream, while the Key Largo Rotary serves traditional American favorites such as meatball subs. Dot’s Thai Food will offer everything from chicken teriyaki to red curry. Near the Founders Park main entrance, people will find Mister Serrano Mexican food. Kona Ice is there to keep people cool. And Joey Bag of Donuts will offer his fresh, hot donuts. This year’s event will have two entrances, wider aisles, and will use the entire park to reduce crowding. If you ride the shuttle bus from Coral Shores High School or park along the Old Highway, you will probably use the new north entrance by the Chamber of Commerce building. You will find more vendors on the loop road inside the park and wider aisles with less crowding up on the Great Lawn area. The event raises money to support scholarships for local kids pursuing continuing education after high school, whether through college, trade school or certification. — Contributed

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A PERFORMANCE OF A LIFETIME Stepin Fetchit: Key West’s Shooting Star

he Lincoln Perry story begins in Key West but does not stay on the island for long. He was born Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry on May 30, 1902, on Key West, making him a Conch who would grow up to be a successful, if not polarizing, Hollywood actor. His parents came to the United States in the 1890s. His father, Joseph Perry, was of Jamaican descent and worked as a cigar roller in Key West and a cook and an occasional performer. Dora Monroe, his mother, came to Key West from the Bahamas, where she worked as a seamstress in Nassau. The family followed the cigar industry’s departure from Key West and by 1910 would be living in the new cigar capital, Tampa. After the death of his mother in 1914, Lincoln and his siblings were sent to live in foster care. By the age of 14, he had run away from his foster home and was performing as a singer and tap dancer in minstrel shows and traveling carnivals. In 1922, at the age of 20, Lincoln Perry was working as a Vaudeville performer. Eventually, he would work as a duo known as “Stop and Fetch It: the Two Dancing Fools from Dixie.” When Perry went solo, he changed his stage name to a shortened version of Stop and Fetch It, Stepin Fetchit. The unusual name allegedly came from a horse called Stop and Fetch It that Perry placed a bet on and won. Not just a performer, Perry was also working as an entertainment critic for the Chicago Defender, one of the country’s leading weekly newspapers for the black community. Stepin Fetchin was billed as the “Laziest Man in the World.” He was a fumbling, slow-witted character who, to avoid work, would act dumb and break tools or engage in some other form of shenanigans until those around him would get fed up and do the work themselves.

For many, however, he perpetuated unwanted stereotypes. However, his rise to fame in the late 1920s and through much of the 1930s was extraordinary. Stepin Fetchit became the first black actor to receive billing in a mainstream American BRAD film. Stepin Fetchit also became the first black actor BERTELLI to earn $1 million. is an author, In the 1930s, he began speaker, and Florto lobby for pay equal to ida Keys historian. that given to his white His latest book, costars, a fight he would “The Florida Keys Skunk Ape Files,” lose. By the end of the deis a fun blend of cade, he had been labeled two of his favorite subjects — Florida a problem and chose to walk away from Hollywood. Keys history and Mel Watkins, who wrote the the Skunk Ape. book “Stepin Fetchit: The Life and Times of Lincoln Perry,” described him as “…an amazingly complex man. Intelligent and he was anything but what people take him to be.” He formed a production company with the dream of documenting the lives of athletes like Satchel Paige, but it floundered and failed. By 1947, his extravagant lifestyle led to him declaring bankruptcy, an act that caused him to go back out on the road to sing and tell jokes for a paying audience. Though he grew up as a Catholic, in the 1960s, he became a member of the Nation of Islam and became friends with both Muhammed Ali and Malcolm X. Lincoln Perry, as Stepin Fetchit, appeared in 59 films between 1925 and 1976. His last film credit came in 1976, where Stepin Fetchit is listed as Dancing Butler in the film “Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood.” After suffering a stroke in 1977, he entered the Motion Pictures & Television Country Home and Hospital, where he succumbed to heart failure and pneumonia on Nov. 19, 1985. Stepin Fetchit was inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame in 1978, where he is listed as an actor and “Professional black stereotype.” Because he played a stereotype, his movies are rarely shown today. In a 1968 interview with the Los Angeles Times, Lincoln Perry is quoted as saying: “Just because Charlie Chaplin played a tramp doesn’t make tramps out of all Englishmen, and because Dean Martin drinks, that doesn’t make drunks out of all the Italians. I was only playing a character, and that character did a lot of good.” For anyone visiting Hollywood, California, Stepin Fetchit’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame can be found on the west side of the 1700 block of Vine Street, making him the only Conch with a star on the famed walk.

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lorida Keys Concert Association (FLKCA) started its second half of the season with the Rastrelli Cello Quartet. The quartet captured music lovers’ attention with their incredible performance and vibrant personalities. The quartet delivered two consecutive concerts, one sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Wright at Marathon’s High School on Feb. 14 and the other sponsored by Ocean Sotheby’s International Realty at Coral Shores High School on Feb. 15. The four cellists not only perfectly executed their program, but also warmed the hearts of the listeners with their enthusiasm and humor. The Rastrelli Cello Quartet originated in St. Petersburg, Russia. Their bond to the city is manifested in the name of the quartet. Bartholomeo Rastrelli was the 18th century architect of a few prominent historical buildings in St. Petersburg. The architect shaped the image of the city like nowhere else in northern Russia. With time, the cellists moved to Germany where they now reside. Kira Kraftzoff, artistic director and founder of the Rastrelli Cello Quartet, joked about the idea of a four cello quartet. In his words, there is a German joke about a string quartet. What is a string quartet? There are good violins, bad violins, four violins and hateful violins. Kiro, instead, came up with an idea of four cellos. Before he had started to create a quartet, Kiro heard skeptics ask, “Who is going to listen to four cellos? Every string quartet has a leading violin. Cello is just a background instrument.” Twenty years later, the Rastrelli travels around the world and gets well-deserved recognition. Sergio Drabkin is one of the quartet’s founding members and one of four cellists arranging music for the quartet. He arranged and refined many works of various musical styles. In this concert the quartet played Sergio arrangements of Piotr Tchaikovsky, Edvard Grieg, Johannes Brahms, Giacomo Puccini, Sergei Rachmaninoff, George Gershwin and other composers. For the encore, the quartet played the Beatles’ “Michelle.” The quartet ended its concert with the Beatles’ “Hey Jude.” Kira, the founder of the Rastrelli Quartet, said, “You are the Americans. We are the Russians. No matter difference, we can sing together. Just imagine, if the leaders of the world would sing a song together, the world would be different the very next day.” The audience sang the song in unison with the quartet. “I loved every concert this season. I love to listen to classic and jazz,” said Marlisa Gerrett of Marathon, a five-year season ticket holder. “It comforts me, like a comfort food. My mother is a Russian. The quartet performers are passionate about what they are doing. Their music has very complex emotions. It’s inspiring.”

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ISLAMORADA OFFICIALS SEEK GUARDRAILS AND PAID PARKING AT FILLS

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uardrails with vegetation and paved parking with meters are among the items Islamorada council members want staff to pursue for implementation on the Fills at MM 77.6 to MM 79.6. Village officials will also investigate the Indian Key boat launch’s possible development. “I want to move forward. We should move forward. The audience wants to move forward,” said Mayor Pete Bacheler, following an array of public comments and council discussion on an approach to manage the Fills during a Feb. 17 meeting. Discussions over the three small islands that connect Upper and Lower Matecumbe Keys go back decades. Property comprising the Fills is owned by the Florida Department of Transportation, with exception of a single parcel on Indian Key Fill that’s leased by the state Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Recreation and Parks. Through the years, visitors to Tea Table, Indian and Lignumvitae Keys grew. Issues came to a breaking point following a busy Memorial Day Weekend in 2019, when residents witnessed overflowing Dumpsters and all sorts of trash along the nearshore and mangroves. Not long after that, the village agreed to manage the area that’s owned by FDOT and FDEP. With subleases secured from the state, Islamorada assumed control of the area. From there, village staff created parking spaces, limited area access by vehicles through barricades and cones. They installed trash drums and placed portable toilets.

Village staff were also assigned to monitor visitor activity. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office worked to reduce the speed limit to 45 mph. Local citizens concerned about the activity on the Fills say current management activities are working well to quell the uncontrolled activity once seen on the small areas off the road. Many want to keep it that way, as evidenced by opposition to vision plans produced by the village’s consultant, CPH Inc. Village council members approved the firm’s hiring in March 2021 for a cost not to exceed $55,000 to create the master plan and do the engineering work. Following oneon-one stakeholder meetings and a survey that garnered 340 responses late last year, two visions came back, showing passive and active uses for the Fills. Ideas for trolley service and kayak and boat access were shown in vision plans, as well as restroom facilities and pavilions. CPH consultants were set to appear to discuss results with the council on Feb. 17, but no presentation was given due to opposition to the ideas. Acting Village Manager Maria Bassett said the gathering of ideas for certain amenities and uses residents wanted to see, or not see, was the whole intent behind the visioning process for the Fills. “Under the two leases, there’s no requirement we do anything,” she said. “We asked for leases to decide what improvements we’d like to see. Under leases, if there are improvements we want to make, we gotta submit a plan.”

Councilman David Webb said the survey results and process did not bring an actionable result. Webb examined written comments given by some 190 people who responded to the survey. Of the comments, Webb acknowledged that no one said anything about wanting overlooks, piers or pavilions. His analysis also found that 87% of people support either minimal or moderate use on the Fills. Webb went on to say that Florida is consistent when it comes to providing residents and tourists with access to public property. Per language within the Fills sublease, the village can enact measures that it deems reasonably necessary for public safety purposes, but it cannot take or permit any actions that limit public access in a discriminatory manner or that limit public access for any reason other than public safety. While the council could walk away from leases and forgo management activities, Webb said the village could witness what happened before it took over the Fills. Phyllis Mitchell, former member of the Friends of the Islamorada Area State Parks, said the group would use long-handled picks to grab what she called “nastiness” during cleanups throughout the year. Mitchell said the group cleaned the area of MM 78 to MM 79 on the Fill as part of the adopt-a-highway program. “We collected 50 or 60 large bags each time we cleaned,” she said. “As chairman of the group, I’ve learned a few things about the people who regularly used the Fill. They did not care to pick up after themselves, they did not care to take their trash home, and they did not care to throw their trash in the Dumpster, even if it was 10 feet away.”

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Far left: Islamorada Mayor Pete Bacheler. JIM McCARTHY/Keys Weekly

Councilman Dave Webb, left, presents data he collected from surveys the public completed on the Fills as Councilman Henry Rosenthal listens.

Mitchell urged the dais to maintain passive uses at the Fills while only maintaining a few parking areas. Lisa Bosch created a petition that urged no development on the Fills. As of Feb. 17, 414 signatures were secured. “Taxpayers do not wanna pay for park amenities for day trippers,” she said. “I feel completely ripped off by CPH. I think the data was flawed for sure.” A stakeholder survey presentation by CPH Inc. gathered some 344 responses from local residents. Of those responding, 92% said they owned property in the village. In total, 184 residents, or 53% of respondents, strongly disagreed with the idea of bringing active recreation, like boat and kayak access, to Indian Key Fill. Sixty residents said they strongly agreed with the idea. As for parking, 212 respondents, or 61%, strongly disagreed with the idea on the Fills. But if parking was provided, 267 residents, or 77% or respondents, said they believed people should be charged for using the parking spots. A majority also believed in charges for boat launch parking. A total of 126 residents, or 36% of responses, said there should be pedestrianonly access areas for quick photo opportunities. Capt. Ed Davidson said the data provided by CPH was fundamentally flawed and skewed by a biased consultant. He said it was an advocacy campaign that forced residents to repeatedly choose the “lesser of two evils.” He also acknowledged that amenities presented in the Fills visions didn’t outline costs.

“This was not an impartial, neutral survey. It was a biased, forced choice,” he said. “Before listening to any more flawed, advocacy contrived presentations from a consultant, a valid survey should be mailed to every one of the 5,429 registered voters. If you send them a survey with an estimated cost, you will get a vastly larger and more adamant response.” Davidson added that the three small islands that make up the Fills are “simply shoulders of road to somewhere else.” Bill Doxey, president of the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance, said board members were in favor of improvements to the water access for kayaks and paddleboards, controlled paid parking, picnic tables, toilet facilities and providing a sufficient number of garbage cans. “The Fills is a scenic view and gateway to three state parks, Indian Key, Lignumvitae Key and San Pedro,” he said. “To deny access to them via closure is unbefitting to the Keys. U.S. 1 isn’t owned by Islamorada or Monroe County. It’s a state road, and therefore it’s accessible to all those who choose to visit our beautiful islands. The same should be for the Fills and nearby state parks.” Councilman Buddy Pinder said the current council inherited the Fills problem. He said FDOT wanted to install a guardrail along the Fills for $4.9 million with the previous council. “Nobody in the village was going to have to pay for it. They were going to pay for it,” he said. “We didn’t. This council inherited this.”

Councilman Mark Gregg expressed the idea of getting rid of the Fills and building an elevated bridge so the water can naturally flow underneath. “I’ve had this conversation with state Rep. Jim Mooney a year or two ago, and there is some interest in that. It’s just very expensive and it takes a long time to plan that.” Following public comment and council discussion, Councilman Henry Rosenthal proposed the village inform FDOT of its desire to immediately remove cones and tape from the entire length of the Fills. He also requested adding more parking signs with a $200 fine, designating existing parking areas with a 30-minute time limit and holding off on opening the boat launch on Indian Key until the village determines what’s best for the taxpayers and environment. “It’s time to do something,” he said. “We’re not going to deal with this whole thing with the person we hired, but it’s partly our fault even though I criticized this.” Rosenthal’s motion died with no second from the dais. Bacheler followed with a motion for staff to come up with a concept with a guardrail and vegetation and paid parking. A unanimous vote of approval ended a discussion that lasted some two hours. Discussions over barricades at the Fills last occurred at a July 2020 meeting. Public Works Director A.J. Engelmeyer provided three options at that time to council members. They included a cable barrier for an estimated cost of $322,000, timber with rope for approximately $476,000 and guardrails for around $644,000.

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i friends! Reef the fox here with your weekly “Reef’s Report.” This past week mom went away, again, this time to visit other foxes. She went to visit our friends at Walking Wild Rescue in Ohio. Walking Wild is the largest captivebred fox rescue in the United States, and right now, they have 60 foxes that have either been saved from REEF fur farms, found abandoned by their owner, surTHE FOX rendered by their owner and a few that were saved from an exotic animal auction that were getting Reef is a red fox ready to be sold to the fur trade. that was saved Walking Wild Rescue sits on 20 acres in Licking from a fur farm. County, Ohio and mom showed me pictures and boy He now lives in oh boy, it’s cool. They just built a huge, state-of-theKey Largo with his human, Nicole art fox barn that can house 80 foxes. It even has a Navarro. veterinary suite. How cool is that? Mom played with other foxes, let other foxes jump on her head, and even fed other foxes treats. If I told you I wasn’t jealous, I would be lying. But, mom told me it is important to visit other sanctuaries to show our support and that Molly, who runs Walking Wild, is a very good friend to my mom. Mom also met her friend Officer Butch with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and Officer Zane, who is the official comfort dog for Pittsburgh Police. Zane has a very important job though. He works in the community relations department to provide comfort to those who need it. Mom did bring us back a bunch of toys and treats from her favorite pet store in Pittsburgh. Wagsburgh. They really have the best stuff, so the fact that mom brought me their goodies makes all the traveling OK. So, this weekend is the 27th annual Gigantic Nautical Flea Market at Founders Park in Islamorada. Vendors from the Keys, Florida and other states will be sprawled out on the great lawn, by the beach, around the dog park and the baseball field. The event is put on by the Upper Keys Rotary Club, and all the proceeds go to support local students who continue on to college or trade school. The fun is on Saturday, Feb. 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information is at keysrotary.org/stories/gigantic-nautical-flea-market-2022. That’s all for this week. Check us out at pawsitivebeginnings.org or email me at reef@pawsitivebeginnings.org. Until next time, Reef, over and out!

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SAVE THE DATE Friday. Feb 25 • Meet artist Carlos Guzman from 6 to 9 p.m. at Keys History & Discovery Center. Feb. 26-27 • Upper Keys Rotary Club’s annual Gigantic Nautical Flea Market. Saturday, Feb. 26 • Birds of Florida Bay guided bird walk at 8:30 a.m. at Green Turtle Hammock Preserve, Islamorada. • Kayak cleanup from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park, Islamorada. Saturday, March 5 • Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys 19th annual Cocktail Party fundraiser from 6 to 10 p.m. at Playa Largo Resort, Key Largo. • Keys Marine Lab open house at 1 p.m. at Keys Marine Laboratory, MM 68.4, bayside, Layton. Tuesday, March 8 • Orchids and bromels presentation with Alex Bello at 6 p.m. at Key Largo Civic Club.

Thursday, March 10 • Islamorada regular village council meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Founders Park Community Center. Saturday, March 12 • Islamorada Firefighters Benevolent Association’s Givin’ It Back Barbecue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Founders Park Beach. • Upper Keys Irish Fest at 11 a.m. at Caribbean Club, Key Largo. Thursday, March 17 • Third Thursday art walk from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, Islamorada. Saturday, March 19 • Coral Restoration Foundation’s Raise the Reef eight annual gala from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Ocean Reef Club. Sunday, March 20 • Islamorada Seafood Festival & Art Show at 11 a.m. at Islamorada Moose Lodge. Saturday, March 26 • Bougainvillea Bash benefiting Mariners Hospital from 7 to 11 p.m. at Cheeca Lodge & Spa, Islamorada. RSVP at baptisthealth.net/bougainvilleabash.

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Danger Charters located at 245 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. By: Three to the Sea, LLC a Florida limited liability company Publish: February 17 & 24, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

Board (CEB) will hold a scheduled meeting at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Second Floor, BOCC Room, Marathon, Florida scheduled to commence at 9:30 A.M. This meeting is to hear the following: any person(s) to come before the board; any reports from Monroe County Assistant Attorney; any reports from Monroe County Building Official; any reports from Staff. The Monroe County Contractors Examining Board (“CEB”) will review Certificate of Competency Trade Applications and public participation in this meeting may be conducted via Communication Media Technology (“CMT”) using Zoom Webinar platform, during the scheduled meeting. Zoom Webinar information will be made available on the Monroe County Web Calendar. PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE SECTION 286.0105, be advised that, if a person decides to appeal the decision made by the Contractors’ Examining Board with respect to any matter considered at today’s hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special recommendations 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”. NOTICE: It shall be the responsibility of each Respondent or other person addressing the Board to have an interpreter if the party is not able to understand or speak the English language. Rick Griffin, Building Official/

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Spencer’s Boat Yard located at 701 Palm Avenue, Key West, FL 33040 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. By: SBY KEY WEST, LLC a Florida limited liability company Publish: February 17 & 24, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Upper Keys Mediation Services located at 88101 Overseas Highway, Suite 204, Islamorada, FL 33036 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. By: Florida Keys Law Group, LLC Publish: February 24, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING MONROE COUNTY CONTRACTORS EXAMINING BOARD MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Notice is Hereby Given To Whom it may concern, that on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 the Monroe County Contractors Examining

LEGAL NOTICES Board Secretary Maria Partington, Senior Coordinator – CEB Board Monroe County Building Department Publish: February 24, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: HURRICANE IRMA BOCA CHICA ROAD REPAIRS PROJECT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar.com OR www. monroecountybids.com. The Public Record is available upon request. Monroe County Purchasing Department receives bids electronically. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/ physically delivered bids/ proposals/responses WILL NOT be accepted. The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00P.M., on April 13, 2022. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: Hurricane Irma Boca Chica Road Repairs Project 4/13/2022 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES Wesley House Family Services, (“WHFS”) is requesting written proposals for the below referenced project: Project Name: 5 Homestead Ave, Key Largo - Interior Alterations, Improvements and Buildout Project Address: 5 Homestead Ave, Key Largo, Florida 33037 Scope: Includes alterations and related improvements for interior space of 6,000 square feet and possible addition of square footage. Project further includes interior framing and drywall, ceilings, flooring, painting, mechanical, plumbing, electrical work. To request a bid package, please email Lissette Luzardo at Lissette.Luzardo@wesleyhouse.org. Proposals will be accepted until March 11, 2022. Publish: February 24, 2022, The Weekly Newspapers

Middle Keys Chiropractic, INC located at 5701 Overseas Highway, Suite 11, Marathon, FL 33050, will be closing on February 24, 2022. Custodian of records will be Sherri Nichols, DC 6943 Gilda Court, Keystone Heights, FL 32656 305-517-6141 Publish: February 24, March 3, 10 & 17, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar.com OR www. monroecountybids.com. The Public Record is available upon request. Monroe County Purchasing Department receives bids electronically. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/ physically delivered bids/ proposals/responses WILL NOT be accepted. The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00P.M., on April 14, 2022. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: Professional Architectural and Engineering Services for Facility Assessment and Design of WindRetrofits at 10 County Buildings 4/14/2022 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov.The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on April 14, 2022. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,,4509326156 (New York) +16699006833,,4509326156 (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 (New York) +1 669 900 6833 (San Jose) Publish: February 24, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: CONSTRUCTION AUDITING SERVICES MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar.com OR www. monroecountybids.com. The Public Record is available upon request. Monroe County Purchasing Department receives bids electronically. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/ physically delivered bids/ proposals/responses WILL NOT be accepted. The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00P.M., on March 29, 2022. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: Construction Auditing Services 03/29/2022 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov.The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on March 29, 2022. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,,4509326156 (New York) +16699006833,,4509326156 (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 (New York) +1 669 900 6833 (San Jose) Publish: February 24, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday April 14, 2022, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR FACILITY ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN OF WIND-RETROFITS AT 10 COUNTY BUILDINGS MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: AIRPORT OWNERS AND OPERATORS LIABILITY INSURANCE MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar.com OR www. monroecountybids.com. The Public Record is available upon request. Monroe County Purchasing Department receives bids electronically. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/ physically delivered bids/ proposals/responses WILL NOT be accepted. The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00P.M., on May 3, 2022. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: Airport Owners and Operators Liability Insurance 05/03/2022 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov.The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on May 3, 2022. You may call in by phone or internet using the following:

LEGAL NOTICES Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,,4509326156 (New York) +16699006833,,4509326156 (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 (New York) +1 669 900 6833 (San Jose) Publish: February 24, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: AIRPORT PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY INSURANCE MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar.com OR www. monroecountybids.com. The Public Record is available upon request. Monroe County Purchasing Department receives bids electronically. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/ physically delivered bids/ proposals/responses WILL NOT be accepted. The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00P.M., on May 4, 2022. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: Airport Public Officials Liability Insurance 05/04/2022 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov.The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on May 4, 2022. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,,4509326156 (New York) +16699006833,,4509326156 (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 (New York) +1 669 900 6833 (San Jose) Publish: February 24, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, April 27, 2022, at 5:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: FY 2023 BRICK and MORTAR CAPITAL PROJECTS Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar.com OR www. monroecountybids.com. The Public Record is available upon request. Monroe County Purchasing Department receives bids electronically. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/ physically delivered bids/ proposals/responses WILL NOT be accepted.

LEGAL NOTICES The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 5:00P.M., on April 27, 2022. Your subject line must read as follows: FY 2023 BRICK and MORTAR CAPITAL PROJECTS 04/27/2022 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected. The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 9:00 A.M., on April 28, 2022. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,,4509326156 (New York) +16699006833,,4509326156 (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 (New York) +1 669 900 6833 (San Jose) Publish: February 24, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO: 21-CP-000137-P IN RE: ESTATE OF KATHLEEN DAY HULBERT Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Kathleen Day Hulbert, deceased, whose date of death was September 26, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: February 24, 2022. Personal Representative: Alan W. Hulbert, Petitioner Attorney for Personal Representative: Gary W. Lyons, Esquire Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar No. 268186 McFarland, Gould, Lyons, Sullivan & Hogan, PA 311 S. Missouri Ave. Clearwater, FL 33656 Telephone: (727) 461-1111 E-mail Addresses: glyons@mcfarlandgouldlaw.com kgibbons@mcfarlandgouldlaw. com Publish: February 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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lorida Keys Brewing Co.’s 7th Anniversary Party on Feb. 20 saw locals celebrating at their favorite hangout spot. The hermit crab races were a hoot as kids and adults alike enjoyed the face painting. For the main event, the iguana races were replaced with people racing while dressed in iguana costumes and then chugging beer (arguably an even more enjoyable spectacle). Three initial rounds culminated in a final round where the top three contenders battled it out to see who would be the ultimate champ. Sea Biscuit took home the gold, and so did the Upper Keys Humane Society, which received 50% of the proceeds collected from bets on the races. Beer, music, food and fun — as usual, this event had everything we know and love about the Florida Keys Brewing Co. Here’s to many more years. — By Adriana Abreu 1. Kids enjoyed a little face and body art. 2. Beer chugging iguana racers take to the starting line.

3. Round one of the iguana races. 4. Chugging for charity: Some regular hometown heroes take part in the iguana costume race. Photos by Adriana Abreu and Brennan Griﬃth.

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eys Marine Lab (KML) is an unsung hero. Tucked away in Layton (right next to one of our famous unmanned police cars on U.S. 1), the research station, affiliated with the Florida Institute of Oceanography, has recently undergone a facelift of sorts – and they’re ready to show it off. On Saturday, March 5 from 1 to 3 p.m., KML and its main collaborators will host a community open house at their Keys campus (68486 Overseas Hwy. bayside, Layton) to showcase their new digs. Come meet their new staff, see what they’ve been up to, and try your luck with the raffle. The event is free, and the public is welcome. Parking is available on site. So, what kind of an upgrade are we talking about? “Since 2019, we have received $725k, and we have an additional $450k set to be spread out over the next five years,” coral superstar and KML director Cynthia Lewis told the Weekly. That’s a whopping $1.1 million total in investments and grants to upgrade their current holding facilities. That money has gone into an extensive seawater system expansion that will, when complete, triple KML’s current capacity to hold “reef-quality seawater.” This is ideal for experimental research, such as adaptive biology, and coral restoration, Lewis said. That cutting-edge work is critical in the Keys for the future of the coral reef and the

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blue economy it supports. This current part of KML’s expansion is slated to be completed in August. KML’s primary mission is to enable research and education at the college level. To that end, the Layton campus hosts a variety of researchers throughout the year. KML provides experiential education opportunities and facilitates marine research by providing trained scientific divers and captains, seawater holding tanks for critters, research vessels and more. They pride themselves on “developing the marine scientists of tomorrow who will guide and shape the future of our threatened ocean ecosystems,” Lewis said. This new, expanded capacity multiplies their ability to do so. Open house visitors will have the opportunity to see these upgraded systems in person and to interact with a variety of marine organisms that are being actively used in research and restoration activities. Additionally, KML representatives and key collaborators from the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, I.CARE, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and the Coral Restoration Foundation will be on site to chat. Educational booths, free raffle tickets, prizes like Tervis tumblers, T-shirts and more will round out the event. Interested researchers can reserve KML’s facilities and resources. More information is at www.fio.usf.edu/keysmarine-lab.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2022-CP-32-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JOYCE MARIE BRONSON, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of Joyce Marie Bronson, Deceased, whose date of death was December 30, 2021 and the last four digits of whose social security number are 5897, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this Court 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 §733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this notice is the 24th day of February, 2022. Personal Representative: William E. Zane c/o Law Office of Jack Bridges, P.A. P.O. Box 1714 Tavernier, FL 33070-1714 (305) 664-9690 Attorney for Personal Representative: Jack Bridges Fla. Bar No. 175950 P.O. Box 1714 Tavernier, FL 33070-1714 (305) 664-9690 jack@jackbridges.us linda@jackbridges.us Publish: February 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: February 17, 2022. Personal Representative: RICHARD M. BEHR 103 Pirates Drive Key Largo, FL 33037 Attorney for Personal Representative: URBAN J. W. PATTERSON, ESQ. Email: ujwplaw@gmail.com Secondary Email: ujwplawfirm@ yahoo.com Florida Bar No. 382035 Urban J. W. Patterson, P.A. P.O. Box 783 Islamorada, Florida 33036 Telephone: 305-664-5065 Publish: February 17 & 24, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-19-P DIVISION: UPPER KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF GERTRUDE W. CASTRONUOVO Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Gertrude W. Castronuovo, deceased, whose date of death was December 4, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: February 17, 2022. Personal Representative: Susan Castronuovo 16 Lynnwood Drive Loudonville, New York 12211 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 17 & 24, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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 17, 2022. Personal Representative: YAMILE MARTINEZ Address: 6216 S.W. 9th Street West Miami, FL 33144 Attorneys for Personal Representative: Palmer Palmer & Mangiero 12790 S. Dixie Hwy Miami, FL 33156 Telephone: (305) 378-0011 Florida Bar No. 818119 Email Addresses: eservice@ ppmpalaw.com david@ppmpalaw.com Publish: February 17 & 24, 2021 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2022-CP-10-P IN RE: ESTATE OF RETHA RENE BEHR Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of RETHA RENE BEHR, deceased, whose date of death was December 6, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2022-CP-13-P IN RE: ESTATE OF BONNIE LOUISE COLE Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of BONNIE LOUISE COLE, 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, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: February 17, 2022. Personal Representative: MICHAEL ALAN COLE 932 S. Topaz Avenue Key Largo, FL 33037 Attorney for Personal Representative: URBAN J. W. PATTERSON, ESQ. Email: ujwplaw@gmail.com Secondary Email: ujwplawfirm@ yahoo.com Florida Bar No. 382035 Urban J. W. Patterson, P.A. P.O. Box 783 Islamorada, Florida 33036 Telephone: 305-664-5065 Publish: February 17 & 24, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-000012-M IN RE: ESTATE OF ADDY I. PEREZ-FERIA Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ADDY I. PEREZ-FERIA, deceased, whose date of death was October 3rd, 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-29-P IN RE: ESTATE OF MARVIN DANIEL BARRETT, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Marvin Daniel Barrett, deceased, whose date of death was January 11, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 50 High Point Road, 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 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 17, 2022. Personal Representative: Jocelyn Tiedemann 127 Coconut Row Tavernier, Florida 33070 Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert K. Miller, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 359173 Cunningham Miller Rhyne PA 10075 Overseas Hwy PO Box 500938 Marathon, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-9428 Fax: (305) 743-8800 E-Mail: RMiller@floridakeyslaw. com Secondary E-Mail: Service@ floridakeyslaw.com Publish: February 17 & 24, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-000031-P

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LEGAL NOTICES IN RE: ESTATE OF ROSANNE E. ROBILLARD, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ROSANNE E. ROBILLARD, deceased, whose date of death was January 1, 2022; is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN THE FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME 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 17, 2022. Personal Representative: GREGORY L. ROBILLARD III 20585 Carson Road Deephaven, MN 55331 Attorney for Personal Representative: JOHN MICHAEL LYNN, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 0147273 Turner & Lynn, PA 7 Barracuda Lane Key Largo, Florida 33037 Telephone: (305) 367-0911 turnerlynnpa@gmail.com Publish: February 17 & 24, 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

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT OUTAGAMIE COUNTY AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR TEMPORARY ORDER Code No. 40503 In re the Custody of W.E.B.: AMBER LEE EASTMAN, Petitioner, -andEDWARD FRANCISCO BONILLA, Respondent. Upon the attached affidavit: IT IS ORDERED that the above-named respondent appear as follows: BEFORE: Hon. Family Court Commissioner Brian Bushaw PLACE: via Pexip videoconferencing Call 1 (352) 222-2275, conference ID number 85156733# DATE/TIME: March 21, 2022 at 9:30 AM and show cause in person why a temporary order pursuant to sec. 767.225, Stats., should not be entered pending judgment in this action for the relief requested in the attached affidavit. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that pending the hearing on this order and further orders: 1. Both parties are prohibited from removing the minor from the jurisdiction of the court or from interfering with the parental rights of the other parent, except as provided by statute. 2. Both parties shall produce at the hearing wage statements from their respective employers for a period of eight weeks prior to the hearing, a preliminary financial statement under oath, and copies of state and federal income tax returns for the last two (2) taxable years in the party’s possession or control. A copy of this order together with the attached supporting papers shall be served on the respondent in person at least 48 hours before the time fixed for the hearing. DATE SIGNED: February 1, 2022 By: Brian Bushaw Court Commissioner Outagamie County, Wisconsin Publish: February 17 & 24 and March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

the parties to this action have minor children, violation of §948.31, Wis. Stats., (Interference with custody by parent or others) is punishable by fines and/or imprisonment. If you and the petitioner have minor children, documents setting forth the percentage standard for child support established by the department under §49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factors that a court may consider for modification of that standard under §767.511(1m), Wis. Stats., are available upon your request from the Clerk of Court. You are notified of the availability of information from the Circuit Court Commissioner as set forth in §767.105, Wis. Stats. §767.105 Information from Circuit Court Commissioner. (2) Upon request of a party to an action affecting the family, including a revision of judgment or order under sec. 767.59 or 767.451: (a) The Circuit Court Commissioner shall, with or without charge, provide the party with written information on the following, as appropriate to the action commenced: 1. The procedure for obtaining a judgment or order in the action. 2. The major issues usually addressed in such an action. 3. Community resources and family court counseling services available to assist the parties. 4. The procedure for setting, modifying, and enforcing child support awards, or modifying and enforcing legal custody or physical placement judgments or orders. (b) The Circuit Court Commissioner shall provide a party, for inspection or purchase, with a copy of the statutory provisions in this chapter generally pertinent to the action. Signed this 1st day of February, 2022. Joy N. Sisler Bar No 1086541 Wolf River Lawyers S.C. P.O. Box 200, Dale, WI 54931 Joy@WolfRiverLawyers.com 920-779-4140 Publish: February 17 & 24 and March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT OUTAGAMIE COUNTY PUBLICATION SUMMONS Paternity Code No. 40503 Case No. 22FA13 IN RE: THE SUPPORT OF: Petitioner AMBER LEE EASTMAN, and Respondent EDWARD FRANCISCO BONILLA, THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RESPONDENT: You are notified that the petitioner named above has filed a Petition for paternity against you. You must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Petition within 40 days from the day after the first date of publication. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court at: Clerk of Court, Outagamie County Courthouse, 320 South Walnut Street, Appleton, WI 54911 and to: Petitioner: Amber Lee Eastman, W6964 Hickory Nut Trail, Appleton, WI 54914 It is recommended, but not required, that you have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the Petition within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Petition, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Petition. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.” You are further notified that if

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

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addresses on record at the clerk’s office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. Dated this 31st day of January 2022 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Calvin Joseph Deputy Clerk Publish: February 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

entered in a case pending in said Court, the 26th day of January 2022 Style of which is: THE BANYAN TREE OF KEY WEST CONDOMINIUM AND OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION Plaintiff VS. WARFIELD M LEWIS, et al. Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2020-CA45-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 15TH day of February 2022 KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming as 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 60 days after the sale. Publish: February 24, 2022 and March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

Condominium Unit No. 508 of Unit Week 24, of BANYAN TREE OF KEY WEST, CONDOMINIUM, together with an undivided interest in common elements, according to the Declaration thereof, as recorded in Official Records Book 988, at Page 1510, of the Public Records of MONROE County, Florida. Pursuant to CONSENT FINAL JUDGMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE COUNT IV entered in a case pending in said Court, the 26th day of January 2022 Style of which is: THE BANYAN TREE OF KEY WEST CONDOMINIUM AND OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION Plaintiff VS. WARFIELD M LEWIS, et al. Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2020-CA45-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 15TH day of February 2022 KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming as 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 60 days after the sale. Publish: February 24, 2022 and March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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: An Undivided 1/416th interest as a tenant in common with other owners in the Resort Facility (1 Time Share Interest), according to the Time-Sharing Plan thereof, recorded in Official Records Book 1003, Pages 1806 through 1877, of the Public records of Monroe County, Florida (Plan). Together with the right to occupy, pursuant to the Plan, Unit 606, during Unit Week 23. Pursuant to CONSENT FINAL JUDGMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE COUNT V entered in a case pending in said Court, the 26th day of January 2022 Style of which is: THE BANYAN TREE OF KEY WEST CONDOMINIUM AND OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION Plaintiff VS. WARFIELD M LEWIS, et al. Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2020-CA45-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 15TH day of February 2022 KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming as 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 60 days after the sale. Publish: February 24, 2022 and March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming as 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 60 days after the sale. Publish: February 24, 2022 and March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2020-CA-45-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CLERK 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 10TH 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: Unit Week No. 34 in Condominium Parcel No 101 of the Banyan Tree of Key West Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, as recorded in Official Records Book 872 at Page 1654 in the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all amendments thereto, if any. Pursuant to CONSENT FINAL JUDGMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE COUNT VIII entered in a case pending in said Court, the 26th day of January 2022 Style of which is: THE BANYAN TREE OF KEY WEST CONDOMINIUM AND OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION Plaintiff VS. WARFIELD M LEWIS, et al. Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2020-CA45-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 15TH day of February 2022 KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming as 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 60 days after the sale. Publish: February 24, 2022 and March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2020-CA-45-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CLERK 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 10TH 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: An Undivided 1/416th interest as a tenant in common with other owners in the Resort Facility (1 Time Share Interest), according to the Time-Sharing Plan thereof, recorded in Official Records Book 988, Pages 1510 through 1580, of the Public records of Monroe County, Florida (Plan). Together with the right to occupy, pursuant to the plan, Unit 503, during week 36. Pursuant to CONSENT FINAL JUDGMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE COUNT XIV

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2020-CA-45-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CLERK 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 10TH 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: An Undivided 1/16th interest as a tenant in common with other owners to the Resort Facility (1 Time Share Interest), according to the Time-Sharing Plan thereof, recorded in Official Records Book 1806 through 1877, of the public Records of Monroe County, Florida (“Plan”). Together with the right to occupy, pursuant to the Plan, Unit 504, during week 35 Every. Pursuant to CONSENT FINAL JUDGMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE COUNT VIII entered in a case pending in said Court, the 26th day of January 2022 Style of which is: THE BANYAN TREE OF KEY WEST CONDOMINIUM AND OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION Plaintiff VS. WARFIELD M LEWIS, et al. Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2020-CA45-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 15TH day of February 2022 KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming as 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 60 days after the sale. Publish: February 24, 2022 and March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2020-CA-45-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CLERK 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 10TH 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:

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2020-CA-45-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CLERK 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 10TH 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: Week 31 in Condominium Parcel #603 of the Banyan Tree of Key West Condominium, as shown on Declaration of Condominium, as recorded on the Official Records Book 872, at Page 1654 of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida. Pursuant to CONSENT FINAL JUDGMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE COUNT II entered in a case pending in said Court, the 26th day of January 2022 Style of which is: THE BANYAN TREE OF KEY WEST CONDOMINIUM AND OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION Plaintiff VS. WARFIELD M LEWIS, et al. Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2020-CA45-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 15TH day of February 2022 KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming as 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 60 days after the sale. Publish: February 24, 2022 and March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2020-CA-45-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CLERK 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 10TH day of March 2022 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street,

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

LEGAL NOTICES Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-03 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: 2019/1074 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

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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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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

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 2022-14 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:

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

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

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

LEGAL NOTICES 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 2022-23 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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The Housing Authority of the City of Key West is hiring for the part-time position of Custodian at our Eastwind Apartments Office. For a detailed job description and application to apply, please visit www.kwha.org or contact Human Resources at: Wrightk@kwha.org or (305)296-5621, extension 225. Applications are also available at our Eastwind Office located at 240 Sombrero Beach Rd., Marathon, FL 33050. EOE & Drug Free Work Place.

Excel and have the ability to interpret federal regulations. Experience in Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or State related programs is preferred. Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish). Salary Commensurate with Experience. KWHA provides health, retirement, and leave benefits for permanent fulltime employees. To apply, please contact Human Resources at: wrightk@ kwha.org or (305)296-5621. Applications are available on our website kwha.org or our Administrative Office located at 1400 Kennedy Dr., Key West, FL 33040. EOE & Drug Free Work Place.

position within the Housing Authority, supervising and overseeing the maintenance department. The right candidate should have thorough knowledge of building codes and general knowledge of other trades, such as plumbing and electrical. They must also have the ability to plan, assign, and coordinate various maintenance and construction projects. Other requirements include, but are not limited to, ability to use Microsoft Office and other specialized software applications, ability to keep accurate and detailed records, prepare reports, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing with other staff and residents. This position includes regular project management functions, requiring

interaction with tenants and other Housing Authority staff. The Maintenance Director also ensures compliance with HUD and Housing Authority regulations, policies, and procedures. Salary Commensurate with Experience. The KWHA provides health, retirement, and leave benefits for permanent fulltime employees. To apply, please contact Human Resources at: wrightk@ kwha.org or (305)296-5621. Applications are available on our website kwha.org or our Administrative Office located at 1400 Kennedy Dr., Key West, FL 33040. EOE & Drug Free Work Place.

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 The Cabana Club, an 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. 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 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

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 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. Immediate openings for experienced plumbers and helpers (with or without experience we will train the right person). Must have a valid driver's license & clean driving record. Please apply in person at 10700 5th Avenue Gulf, Marathon or email resume to: eerpinc@gmail.com .City of Marathon Current Job Openings: Recreation Specialist/ General Maintenance Tech, Engineering Intern, Public Works Fleet Mechanic, and Marina Customer Service Rep. Full Benefits. EOE Please see City website for details www.ci.marathon.fl.us

The Housing Authority of the City of Key West is hiring a Housing Manager Trainee. This full-time position provides housing management services for various public housing properties. Successful candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word &

The Housing Authority of the City of Key West is hiring: Maintenance Director. This full-time position is a critical

OCEANFRONT PRIVATE SWIM CLUB IN KEY COLONY BEACH IS SEEKING A KITCHEN MANAGER/COOK FOR OUR BUSY SNACK BAR.

The Moorings Village is seeking friendly, self motivated, team players for these positions: GUEST SERVICES AND BEACH ATTENDANT 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

WANTED: Pontoon Boat and Trailer CHEAP! No engine & no deck required. 3 0 5 - 2 8 9 - 9 8 8 4

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: www.my100bank.com/ careers G r o u n d s k e e p e r / Maintenance person, KCB, Sea Isle Condominium, 20-25 hrs. per week, $20 per hr., apply by e-mail to HardingThomasL@ aol.com, or call 734-476-0531. Kelly Electric in Marathon looking for experienced Journeyman/ Electrician. Please send resume to Kelly6098@aol.com or call Bill at 305-743-6098 Boat rental company in Marathon needs mechanic. Boat experience a plus. Call 305-481-7006

The Cabana Club is open 10 am - 7 pm daily. Must have experience. Responsibilities include but not limited to: ordering, cooking, menu design, good organizational skills and maintain a clean kitchen. Our small efficient kitchen mainly serves lunch items. Pay commensurate with experience plus benefits. Beautiful environment, small friendly staff, open year round. TheCabanaClubKeyColonyBeach.com Apply in person, email resume atpCabanaClub@aol.com or call 305-393-0631 and ask for April.

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED! Monroe County School District

NOW HIRING! FULL-TIME SERVICE TECHNICIAN Will train. Benefits after 90 days. Starting pay $22/hr. Apply in person at:

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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 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

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

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • •305.743.0844 EMPLOYMENT 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 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 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 Fl Keys Diesel Marathon now hiring: Diesel Technician -Competitive compensation package. Exp in the marine field preferred but not necessary. Exp w/ Caterpillar and Cummins Marine Engines a plus. Diesel Mechanic Assistant position available. Motivated candidate willing to learn a new trade or expand current skills. Company willing to train. Qualified applicants please call 305-289-2070 or email resume to neil@allkeysdiesel. com . Drug Free and valid Drivers License a must. 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

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FULL TIME OPENING CUS TOMER S ERV I CE RE PRE S ENT A T I V E Coordinate aircraft transactions with customers and the line service technicians Professional customer service skills and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and overtime as needed, are required

HAWKS CAY IS HIRING FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS Spa Guest Service Agents • Gift Shop Attendants Uniform Attendant • F&B Receiving Clerks

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

Engineers • Banquet Setup On-Call Banquet Servers • Stewards/Dishwashers Servers • Bartenders • Safety Services Welcome Booth • Drivers

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

HOMES FOR SALE Duplex For Sale By Owner. 10822 2nd Avenue, Gulf, Marathon. 2BR/1BA each side. Trade RV or BOAT or CASH. Call 305-481-1316

LOT FOR SALE Lot For Sale By Owner on Duck Key - Trade RV or BOAT or CASH. Call 305-481-1316

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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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MISC. WANTED 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!! THAN TWO WEEKS!! OFFICE/COMMERC.

SPACE FOR RENT Beautiful Office Space available for rent now on US1 in Tavernier @MM92. Call 305394-0530 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!

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

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

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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

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 24, 2022

FULL MOON FUNDRAISING

THE STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Sandbar hosts party for I.CARE

n the February full moon, the Sandbar at Whale Harbor hosted local Islamorada non-profit I.CARE as part of its monthly full moon party fundraising series. I.CARE founders Kylie Smith and Mike Goldberg were on site to celebrate hitting 3,000 corals planted on local reefs and to thank the Keys community for its support. “Our whole mission is to partner with local charities to raise awareness and money,” said Sandbar manager Bob Reppin. “It’s really important that the money stays on this island, and I.CARE is really helping our entire Islamorada community.” — Tiffany Duong

1. The first donor to adopt a coral with I.CARE’s newly-launched program actually adopted two.

AIDEN FERRARO FIFTH GRADE

2. A silent auction anchored the I.CARE fundraiser, with prizes that included photography prints from our local reefs, coral restoration trips, I.CARE swag and the chance to adopt a coral.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? My favorite teacher would be Ms. Carol because she’s really nice and she always does fun stuff with my class.

3. Even with thunderstorms, the community came out to support I.CARE and our coral reef. 4. JD Reinbott and Emily Becker use their new reusable I.CARE cups to enjoy their beverages while fighting plastic pollution.

The Upper Keys Weekly is proud to partner with Ocean Studies Charter School faculty and staff in choosing “The Student of the Week.” Recipients are chosen on qualifications including academic standing, outstanding achievements, community involvement, individuality and moral fortitude. We thank our future leaders and Ocean Studies for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of school pride and for giving us a glimpse into their world.

What is your favorite subject and why? I like art mostly because I really like drawing and having fun making pictures. What is the best rule at school? One of the best rules would probably be not putting hands on people. I don't want people to get hurt.

5. I.CARE founder Kylie Smith poses with the first donor to adopt a coral. 6. I.CARE founders and interns invite the community to learn more about their local coral reef and why it supports the entire Keys community.

What’s one of your favorite things to do at school? My favorite things to do here are playing with my friends and recess because it’s really fun to me.

7. I.CARE clearly putting the FUN in fundraising. Photos by TIFFANY DUONG/Keys Weekly

What’s your favorite food for lunch? My favorite food is probably a nutella sandwich. What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a farmer because I like raising animals. What is one favorite way you like to spend your spare time? When I have free time, I actually like to play games on my phone and play with my friends.

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / FEBRUARY 24, 2022

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