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The shared pool and cabana area are just around the corner. The building is of solid concrete construction, reasonable HOA dues, and is sold fully furnished except for the art. This townhome has never been rented but certainly is ready for instant island living or for tropical getaway rentals.

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Some 2,000 people have requested evacuations from Ukraine through Project Dynamo since Feb. 24. Based in Tampa, Project Dynamo is a privately run, donor-funded evacuation operation run by civilians attempting to rescue Americans and their allies from hostile regions of the world.

For the next three weeks, Keys Weekly tackles the housing crisis — the problem, causes and solutions. See page 8.

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ey West’s attorney was limited in what he could say to the city commission Tuesday night about the afternoon’s cruise ship mediation session with Judge Sandra Taylor, but the parties did agree, Smith said, that he could describe the talks as “extremely productive.”

The commission will hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 10 to discuss the cruise ship issue.

Smith said the commissioners and the public should have some additional information by Thursday, March 3 to review before the special meeting.

“We’re looking at a revised resolution (about ships at the city-controlled piers), a revised cruise ship ordinance and a revised agreement with Pier B,” Smith said.

DEVELOPING THE DIESEL PLANT The old brick diesel plant at Truman Waterfront is and in dire need of repairs and development, City

Manager Patti McLauchlin told the commissioners.

She has hosted two public workshops with two more scheduled to see what residents want to see in the historic, but failing, building. Following the four workshops, the city will issue a Request for Proposals from groups that want to develop the property.

McLauchlin pointed out that many of the public’s requests for the property will be included in continued on page 10

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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.

Learn more at BaptistHealth.net/Fishermens.

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ARTISTIC PEOPLE AND THEIR SPACES THE STUDIOS PRESENTS ART SHOWS AND STUDIO TOURS

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s part of Key West’s bicentennial celebration this month, artists from the Florida Keys and beyond will join Reynerio Tamayo, Cuba’s preeminent baseball artist, in an exhibit celebrating America’s favorite pastime. “Play Ball!” is a multi-artist tribute to baseball on view from March 3-31, featuring a new body of work by Tamayo, as well as over 100 baseball bats transformed into works of art.

“On the eve of Key West’s 200th anniversary, it makes sense to celebrate two of the ingredients in our island’s secret sauce: our cultural roots in Cuba, and our love of baseball,” said Jed Dodds, executive director of The Studios. “We put out a call to artists to pick up a bat and to use their imagination and any materials they wanted to turn it into a unique artwork.”

The resulting collection runs the gamut, from brightly painted scenes to ornate sculptural objects. Some bats have been transformed entirely, one into a fully functional lamp and another into a didgeridoo that can be played. A handful have been carved or hollowed out and put back together, and a few others elevate the bat into a tribute to Conch culture and women’s baseball.

The centerpiece of the exhibit is a new body of paintings by Tamayo, an artist known for his good-natured but sharply drawn commentaries on pop culture, history and politics. “The Cuban people’s passion for the sport is connected to their identity,” Tamayo said, and his portrait of baseball’s Major League star Bronson Arroyo, who was born and raised in Key West, is a true celebration of a homegrown hero.

Also on view in March in The Studios’ Sanger Gallery is “Journey to the Great Round” by Marlene Koenig, whose meticulous and fantastical works are inspired by her close study of eastern spirituality and Jungian philosophy.

The Zabar Project Gallery will feature “Facades” by Pamela Kostmayer, whose latest abstract work consists of mixed media including encaustic, paper, wood,1 metal objects and oil stick.

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All three exhibits will be on view from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at The Studios, 533 Eaton St. More information is at tskw.org.

Studio and home tours on March 12 Hop on a bike or carpool with friends to spend an art-filled afternoon exploring the homes and studios of Key West artists. Produced by The Studios of Key West, the annual Artist Studio Tours take participants on a self-guided journey through the secret lanes and hidden alleys of Old Town. On Saturday, March 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Studios provides an all-access pass to the creative studios of painters, musicians, sculptors and writers.

“The Studio Tours offer a unique opportunity to peek into the workspaces and gardens of Old Town, and to experience the island art community in a new way,” said Elena Devers, deputy director.

“You’ll bump elbows with art aficionados, discover a new artist or fall in love with a painting, and perhaps find a unique art piece or souvenir.”

A highlight of the 2022 tour is Stop #2, the Dey Street Artist Studios. The former home of the late, legendary artist Suzie dePoo, the space is now a creative hive of activity for artists, writers and musicians. An integral piece of Key West’s artistic history, dePoo left her mark on the island with her imaginative glass sculptures and colorful textile designs. Her sprawling home and garden has changed very little since her passing, and has become a haven for local artists.

Other stops include the studio of John Martini and Carol Munder, which is as instantly recognizable as the bright blue former movie theater in Bahama Village; the studio and gardens of Eric Anfinson, whose stylized portraits and luminous scene studies are widely collected; and the outdoor studio of sculptor Sally Wernicoff. Also on the tour is The Studios’ Carriage Trade Guesthouse.

Built in 1938, the classic conch-style building at 529 Eaton St. has a long and storied history as a

The artists of Dey Street, Steve Bickis, Andy Baxter, Cas Stills, Cayman Smith-Martin and Marlene Koenig, will show off their studios to visitors on March 12. MARK HEDDEN/Contributed

gathering space, having served as a beauty salon, a guest house and a supper-club-style restaurant.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 day of, and can be pre-purchased at tskw.org or by phone at 305-296-0458. Tickets can also be purchased on the day of the tour at Stop #1: 813 Emma St., or Stop #5: 1616 Catherine St. — Contributed

Left: ‘Bronson Arroyo’ by Tamayo. Right: ‘Journey to the Great Round’ by Marlene Koenig.

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The facility must have the primary purpose of promoting tourism and must fall into one of the following categories: Convention Center, Sports Stadium, Sports Arena, Coliseum, Auditorium, Aquarium, Museum, Zoological Park, Nature Center, Fishing Pier, Beach or Beach Park Facility, Channel, Estuary or Lagoon, Public Facilities in Accordance with Conditions Set Forth in the Florida Statute The deadline for receipt of applications is April 27, 2022 and applications must be downloaded from Demandstar (www.monroecountybids.com) For more information please call the TDC Administrative Office at 305-96-1552 and ask to speak with Ammie or Maxine.

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Housing is the largest single challenge facing Florida Keys residents and has been for decades. With scarce buildable land, strict height restrictions, sky-high property values, second homes that sit empty most of the year and a proliferation of vacation rentals, many full-time workers no longer can afford to live or rent in the island chain, much less buy a home.

Over the next three weeks, Keys Weekly tackles the housing crisis by identifying the problem, examining its causes and seeking solutions.

PART 1

By Mandy Miles, Jim McCarthy, Alex Rickert and Charlotte Twine

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hat happens to a tourist town when local workers can’t afford to live there? The Florida Keys are learning the answer the hard way. It’s not the only U.S. community facing a housing crisis, but the Keys have been dealing with it for longer than most other communities, given the scarcity of available land here. Suburban sprawl can’t happen, because there’s nowhere to spread to.

The sky-high housing market makes home ownership impossible for most workers and the proliferation of vacation rentals has eliminated thousands of longterm leases. Landlords realize they can get $2,400 a month renting their apartment to a working resident, or triple that by renting it for a month to a tourist. They do the math, then take some photos and post their Keys home on a vacation rental website like AirBnB or VRBO.

Add to that the state legislature’s refusal to allow cities and counties to regulate their own vacation rentals, and the municipalities’ refusal to consistently punish rental law violators with penalties harsh enough to be a deterrent.

“Personally, I believe in draconian enforcement,” Marathon Realtor Josh Mothner said. “Enforcement of (vacation rental) rules with real impact. And that’s something that we seem to refuse to do, for whatever reason. The point is that you have to make it painful to break the rules.

Right now, it’s not.”

Sam Holland, a Key West native who owns a popular guesthouse and several other businesses, agreed with Mothner.

“Right now, the fines being levied against rental violators aren’t a deterrent; they’re just a cost of doing business.

“I really don’t know where this all ends up. It’s just going to get tougher and tougher for people to live here,” Holland said.

“My roommate secretly put the downstairs of the home we co-rented on AirBnB. At the time, she told me she had friends staying for a few days and asked me not to disturb them or go downstairs to do laundry while they stayed.” — former FWC biologist Brian Reckenbeil

And tougher and tougher for employers to find workers.

“I’m very, very, very concerned. I’m also disappointed that we, collectively, didn’t do more sooner to alleviate the situation we’re facing. Now the problem seems almost insurmountable,” said Key West vice mayor Sam Kaufman.

His statements summarize what many workers, employers and elected officials are now feeling.

For thousands of permanent, working Keys residents, an annual lease is a lifeline, a one-year stay of execution. It’s often all that stands between a continued life in the Keys community they love and a reluctant departure to places unknown.

Renters live in fear of getting “the call”: a 50% rent hike; the property’s being sold; or, as is increasingly common, the property’s becoming a vacation rental through AirBnB, VRBO or any other rental platform.

“When that phone call came from the landlord saying they were selling the house, I could feel the community being ripped away from me. We were Keys residents through and through. I was invested. I was teaching in the Keys. I’d go to Publix and see my students and their families.” — former Keys resident Sarah Naylor

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“A new landlord bought my building, and I had been paying $900 per month. The new landlord instantly doubled it to $1,800 for a 1/1 unit. Obviously I had to move out.” — biologist Lea Humphrey

“We didn’t think we’d ever be able to buy a house and settle down there. Our rent was astronomical, and we didn’t get much for what we paid. I know housing prices are high everywhere right now, but your dollar goes farther in most other places.” — former Keys resident Jen Webb

“I’m very, very, very concerned.

I’m also disappointed that we, collectively, didn’t do more sooner to alleviate the situation we’re facing. Now the problem seems almost insurmountable.”

— Key West Vice Mayor Sam Kaufman.

HOUSING CRISIS W H AT ’ S T H E P R O B L E M ?

Not all landlords are trying to suck every dollar out of their properties. Increases in insurance, maintenance repairs, property taxes, interest and taxes have some well-meaning landlords in a tough position, too. And that leaves them no option but to increase rent.

The mass exodus of year-round working residents, most of whom rent a house, apartment, mobile home or even a boat, has serious implications for local businesses, because no one is replacing the workers who leave the Keys.

Once an out-of-town applicant is offered a job in the Keys, they search online to find a place to live and quickly realize the salary they’ve been offered isn’t sufficient to pay rent, much less a mortgage.

“We’ve had employees who are very interested in coming to work for us, but then they realize they can’t find a place to live,” said Rita Irwin, CEO of Dolphin Research Center and chair of the Tourist Development Council board.

Jason and Dawn Basler owned Island Time Day Spa in Tavernier. They said they’d get roughly 30 calls a day from clients wanting to book a massage. The problem? They couldn’t find a massage therapist. “We had been looking for a massage therapist for eight weeks and (had) zero applications,” the Baslers said.

Island Time Day Spa ended up closing. The Baslers put their Key Largo home up for sale, bought 60 acres of property in east Tennessee,

built a new house and started a food truck business. “We’re crushing it up here,” Jason Basler said.

In Key West, a Circle K gas station and convenience store that’s typically open 24 hours a day was recently closed before 7 p.m. A sign on the door read, “Closed because we have no staff.”

Several Florida Keys restaurants are no longer serving breakfast due to the staffing issues, and many businesses are closing early or altogether.

At the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Rick Ramsay has taken staffing matters into his own hands by installing a bunkhouse on sheriff’s office property on Stock Island in the Lower Keys. Several patrol deputies and jail deputies live in more affordable housing on the mainland in Homestead or Florida City. They’ll commute to the Lower Keys, work for three or four days while sleeping in the bunkhouse, then return home for their days off, Ramsay has said.

Clearly, the Florida Keys are facing a daunting problem.

Next week, the Keys Weekly will take an in-depth look at the causes of our housing crisis: empty second homes, the profitability and proliferation of vacation rentals, ineffective enforcement of rental law violators and state preemption of local regulations. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel, or is it an oncoming train? That’ll be examined in week 3.

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the renovations of the nearby Frederick Douglass Gym, which will fulfill a lot of the public’s requests, she said, adding that commercial operation will have to take place at the diesel plant in order to fund anything else that’s put there. “But I’m not sure we’ll be able to save those buildings after too much time.

Those buildings are in terrible shape.”

Commissioner Jimmy Weekley said, “We’ve been talking about this for a long time and the property is deteriorating. We need to move quickly and shore up whatever we can do on our own in the meantime. It’s important to recognize that there has to be some commercial activity allowed down there.”

Commissioner Wardlow agreed, and urged McLauchlin to send out the RFP immediately after the fourth public workshop. “If not, another commission will still be talking about this in two years.”

KEY WEST SUPPORTS UKRAINE Commissioner Sam Kaufman called the attacks on Ukraine, particularly a historic Holocaust site there, “tragic, unacceptable, no good and inexcusable. This is not OK. It’s outrageous.”

McLauchlin said the city could fly the blue and yellow Ukrainian flag in solidarity.

Mayor Teri Johnston said other cities are also lighting up public buildings in blue and yellow and suggested the same be done at City Hall. $10K OFFER NOT ENOUGH TO MITIGATE $585K IN FINES A code compliance case and resulting fines have left a Key West property owner, Robert Janicki, with a $585,000 lien against his property at 1205 11th St. Janicki was not present at Tuesday’s meeting, but was represented by his attorney, Van Fischer. At the meeting, Fischer proposed a $10,000 payment to release the lien.

“Ridiculous,” Johnston called the offer. “Your client got caught. He built three structures without permits, and he got caught. It’s fascinating that we continue to get these ridiculous mitigation amounts when it took the property owner more than 500 days to come into compliance. The private sector and construction industry did not slow down during COVID. $585,000 would fund five code officers and five police officers. A message must be given to the community that you don’t do work without a permit.”

Weekley agreed and moved to deny the $10,000 offer. “I’d like to deny this and make the process start all over.” The commission agreed unanimously.

MALLORY SQUARE MAKEOVER TO START WITH PUBLIC INPUT Commissioners voted unanimously to uphold a ranking committee’s suggestion that the city begin negotiations with the Sasaki group to reinvent the underused waterfront plaza at Mallory Square. As of now, the area is not shaded and used only two hours a day for the Sunset Celebration. The Sasaki group told the commission Tuesday that they’ll listen to the public before coming up with specific ideas. “Mallory Square is the exclamation point of Key West,” the group told the commission. “It’s the southernmost public park and we need to start infusing it with community comforts and increasing its connectivity to the rest of the waterfront. We’ll listen first, then come up with ideas.”

LEGAL EAGLE

ATTORNEY ALBERT ‘A L’ KELLEY, CAMPAIGNING FOR COUNTY JUDGE, LIVES AND BREATHES THE LAW

Albert ‘Al’ Kelley has been an attorney in Key West since 1989 and has handled a wide variety of cases.

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ongtime Key West attorney Albert Kelley, who is campaigning for Monroe County court judge, is the kind of guy who is just as happy hunkering down and reading a legal textbook as he is breezing through a John Lennon biography. Between his off-hours activities of writing local legal columns (“for fun,” he told Keys Weekly) and his work as an attorney and a magistrate, the man lives and breathes the law.

“It sounds weird, but when I was working toward medical school, I found I really enjoyed sitting down and reading about legal issues. Some lawyer friends kind of look at me strange when I say that,” he said with a laugh.

Since 2015, Kelley has been the magistrate for the 16th Judicial Circuit for Involuntary Cases. “‘Magistrate’ means ‘finder of facts,’” he said. “We listen to the evidence of a case, then evaluate and make recommendations for the judge.” He is often focused on cases regarding the Baker Act, under which people may be detained against their will for mental issues.

Kelley said he is passionate about educating the public when it comes to legal issues.

“The law should not be a mystery,” he said. “When judges don’t say why they’ve ruled against the people involved in a case, they’ve

done a disservice. They leave the lawyers in a blind area. But the judges in the Keys here are fantastic — they have explained their rulings to me.”

If elected to county judge — the election is on Nov. 8 — Kelley promises to always tell plaintiffs and defendants why he ruled a certain way in their cases. “I promise to be fair, impartial and follow the law.”

He is not originally from the Keys. A military kid who was born in Bethesda, Maryland, Kelley and his family moved around the country a bit before settling in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, with his grandparents. In his early adulthood, when he wasn’t sky-diving or mountain climbing, Kelley kept busy by gathering degrees — he got an associate’s degree in general studies and a bachelor’s degree in political science before settling into law school. He’s also certified to be a paramedic through Tampa General Hospital, to boot.

During his time as an attorney, he has handled a wide range of cases. “Anything that could possibly appear to me as a judge, I probably have some experience in,” he said.

Kelley graduated with honors from Florida State University College of Law in 1989 after interning at the state attorney’s office in Lee County, where he prosecuted criminal cases. In 1989, he moved to Monroe County and worked in a four-lawyer firm, taking on criminal defense, family and civil cases. In 1995, he opened his office in Key West, where he specializes in business/contracts, landlord/tenant, small claims, collections, real estate, probate and foreclosure issues. In addition to adding the role as magistrate to his duties, in 2008, he was certified by the Florida supreme court to be a circuit civil mediator.

Kelley’s down time from his job (or, should we say, “jobs”) is currently occupied with campaigning.

But when he can, he spends time with his wife of 30 years, Angie, two children, two grandchildren and two dogs. However, he’s just fine with campaigning. “I love meeting people and helping them understand the legal system,” he said.

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PEOPLE MOVERS

Electric scooters by Lama Mobility are now available for round-trip rentals at three Key West hotels.

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3 KEY WEST HOTELS NOW OFFER E-SCOOTER RENTALS

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ut it back where you found it. One of the first rules we learn as kids is now at the center of Lama Mobility, a new e-scooter rental company that launched this week at three Key West hotels.

You’ve seen the Bird and Lime-branded stand-up scooters in nearly 200 cities and college towns. They’re rented remotely with a phone app, deposited wherever the rider leaves them, then collected nightly for charging. But the free-floating business model is facing increasingly harsh criticism in those cities. Discarded scooters clutter sidewalks, parks and other areas, while pedestrians complain the larger, faster, inaudible scooters claim too much sidewalk space.

“The free-floating scooters, like Birds and Limes, are left all over the place; it’s like the Wild West with no rules,” said Key West hotelier Marc Meisel, who instead developed Lama Mobility as a round-trip rental platform. “Key West is the first location for the round-trip rental model as a proof-of-concept test, with plans to expand nationwide.”

Lama-branded e-scooters are now available for rent at the Meisel family’s three Key West hotels — Santa Maria Suites, Southwinds Hotel and H20 Suites.

Key West city officials had implemented a moratorium on new recreational rental vehicle companies while they drafted regulations to govern the proliferation of electric scooters, electric bikes and other vehicles.

There is no moratorium on the sale of e-scooters and e-bikes, and an increasing number of Key West residents have purchased them. But as of now, Lama Mobility is the only company allowed to rent the e-scooters.

“While the city was drafting their ordinance for these recreational rental vehicles, they passed a moratorium on them to give themselves time. But I got my approvals

before the moratorium started,” Meisel told the Keys Weekly last week.

While some city officials have referred to Lama Mobility as a pilot project for roundtrip e-scooter rentals, Meisel said, “It’s not really a pilot program. I’m working with the city and sharing data regarding usage and locations. I don’t have the right to expand it beyond our initial three hotel locations, but the city can’t cancel or remove it.”

Rentals cost $8.50 per hour or $35 for the whole day, Meisel said. An electronic locking mechanism allows a user to stop and park the scooter at a bike rack while having lunch or shopping without the concern that it will be taken and used by a different rider, such as happens with the free-floating business model.

“Traditional dockless rideshare programs operate on a first-come, first-served basis and do not provide the rider the ability to pause the ride or reserve the scooter for when they are not riding,” states the Lama Mobility website. “Hotel and marina guests and cruise ship passengers want to explore their surroundings, often pausing throughout the day to stop for a meal, go shopping, sightseeing or visit an attraction. They need the ability to ensure their transportation is not subject to someone else taking the scooter when they pause to enjoy their surroundings. Lama Mobility provides this while organizing scooters instead of cluttering up sidewalks with abandoned scooters.”

Lama Mobility customers are instructed to park the scooters at bike racks, not on sidewalks, and are told not to ride on sidewalks.

Meisel acknowledged the concerns and criticism free-floating scooter rental companies face in hundreds of cities.

“I know there has been some resistance to these types of e-scooter programs due to

The new Lama Mobility electric scooters are rented via a phone app from a hotel charging rack and returned to the same rack at the end of an hour, a few hours or a whole day.

their perceived dangers,” he said. “However, I can’t stress enough that due to the safety measures we have taken, unlike a free-floating program (like Bird and Lime), we require age verification, helmets, and safety and educational training throughout the experience via the docking stations and the cell phone app. This type of persistent education will assist with rider safety and will keep riders off sidewalks.”

The Lama scooters go up to 34 miles on a single charge, so riders can use them all day — then put them back at the hotel charging rack where they started. The scooters’ top speed is 15.5 mph, and geo-fencing technology prevents them from crossing the Cow Key Bridge. Helmets are required and provided at the hotel front desks.

The Lama Mobility phone app requires the user to upload a photo of their ID to show they’re at least 18. They must enter a credit card number and watch a safety video before their ride can start, Meisel said.

“Lama Mobility is a very exciting project for me,” he said, adding that the company name is a combination of his two kids’ first names. “I hope I can do my part in assisting with alternative transportation in Key West that reduces cars on the road and parking congestion while promoting an eco-friendly, fun way for tourists to explore our island.”

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NEW GUIDANCE IN FLORIDA PUSHES BACK AGAINST CORPORATE MASKING

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ew guidance in Florida is advising against masking requirements from corporate headquarters and recommending less isolation for those who are positive with COVID-19.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced the measures in a 10-minute video titled “Buck the CDC” on Feb. 24. Within the video, DeSantis said guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention isn’t “the best guidance.” A day after the release of the video, the CDC released a new tool that outlines a county’s COVID-19 transmission level of “low,” “medium” or “high” and provides recommendations based on that designation.

For instance, Monroe County’s COVID-19 transmission level is deemed “medium,” per the CDC. Recommendations under the medium designation include staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccines, getting tested if people have symptoms and consulting a health care provider on whether to wear a mask. Transmission levels are determined based on the number of hospital beds used, hospital admissions and the total number of new COVID-19 cases.

As of March 1, Lower Keys Medical Center had one COVID-19-positive patient.

Mariners Hospital, too, had one patient in-house with COVID-19. The Baptist Health South Florida system had 52 COVID-19 patients receiving treatment.

“We continue to see a steady and significant decline in cases. As always, we encourage eligible members of the community to get vaccinated and remain vigilant,” said Gina Halley-Wright, spokeswoman.

Per the Florida Department of Health’s latest report, 79 positive COVID-19 cases were reported in Monroe County between Feb. 18 and Feb. 24. Statewide, new cases are decreasing each week. A total of 25,640 new cases of COVID-19 were reported between Feb. 11 and Feb. 18. The week before, Feb. 4 to Feb. 11, 42,406 confirmed cases were reported to the health department.

Bob Eadie, administrator and health officer for the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County, said it’s important to continue taking precautions — remain vigilant, wash hands with soap and water, and cover your mouth when you sneeze.

“These things will help protect you as much from cold and flu as well,” he said.

Counties in the high categories are recommended to wear masks indoors while

New recommendations by the Florida Department of Health state there’s no strong evidence that facial coverings reduce the transmission of respiratory viruses.

As a result, the governor and the state’s top health official are advising businesses to no longer require facial coverings for their employees. CONTRIBUTED

in the public. But new recommendations by the Florida Department of Health state there’s no strong evidence that facial coverings reduce the transmission of respiratory viruses. As a result, the governor and the state’s top health official are advising businesses to no longer require facial coverings for their employees.

“I think so many of us are happy to see the end of employees having to walk around with masks in hot restaurants when everyone else is sitting comfortably,” Ladapo said. “There’s never been evidence that this has benefitted employees or patrons. We’re not recommending it in Florida.”

Per the CDC, people may choose to mask at any time, but those with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.

New state guidance updates the school isolation rule to five days and maintains the parents’ right in determining whether their children should wear a mask. The Monroe County School District’s dashboard showed three students and two staff members with COVID-19 as of March 1.

Two cases came out of Coral Shores High School and one from Key West High School, while one staff member from Plantation Key School and another from Horace O’Bryant School were out with COVID-19. That’s down from seven weeks ago, when 183 students, 40 teachers and 26 staff members were confirmed positive with COVID-19.

New state guidance also gives practitioners the flexibility to make the decision to treat patients with off-label prescriptions if they determine it to be in the patient’s best interest. Ladapo said doctors who receive pushback from hospitals have an avenue to file a complaint through the state Agency for Healthcare Administration if they interfere in their ability to treat their patient.

“We want people to be able to have a right to access these medications, especially if they’re in a situation if nothing else has worked,” DeSantis said.

Monroe County is second in the state in the percentage of people vaccinated, 84%. MiamiDade County is No. 1 in percentage of the population inoculated, 97%

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SHERIFF ASKS GOVERNOR FOR MORE STATE POLICE FEWER TROOPERS ON U.S. 1 MONITOR INCREASED TRAFFIC

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n 2000, there were 27 state troopers assigned to patrol U.S. 1 in the Florida Keys, which is a state road.

Today, there are 16 troopers, yet traffic and crashes on the busy highway have more than doubled.

“We at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office end up doing the state’s job when it comes to writing tickets, stopping drunks and securing accident scenes on that road,” Sheriff Rick Ramsay told the Keys Weekly on March 2.

Ramsay on March 1 sent a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis, asking him to restore state trooper staffing levels to where they were 22 years ago.

“We have been experiencing a continuous upsurge of traffic crashes and traffic-related matters of concern, yet we have seen a constant reduction in the number of Florida Highway Troopers assigned to Monroe,” Ramsay wrote. “In the year 2000, Monroe had 27 FHP troopers assigned to the county. This year the number has fallen to 16 and four of those positions are currently vacant…

“My office is working at capacity handling our existing duties, yet we find ourselves having to do FHP’s work as well. This is not a reflection on the troopers assigned here; there are simply not enough of them to accomplish their mission…

“Attached you will see the crash data report from the state showing my agency handles 60% of all crashes on State Road 5 (U.S. 1). This is a state road and under the responsibility of (the state). There are constantly no troopers available, thus I have to pull resources from police work to handle the state’s responsibilities, which include crash investigations, reckless drivers, drunk drivers, disabled vehicles, traffic obstruction and so on.

“Approximately half of the assigned troopers live in another county and travel nearly two hours a day as they drive to and from their homes on the clock. This results in just over 2,000 hours a year of scheduled work time spent commuting to Monroe County. Troopers are not available while on scheduled work time and, therefore, of no value to me. With most of the troopers living in Dade County or the upper part of Monroe County, Monroe is forced to handle 69% of the crashes in the south end and 68% of the crashes in the central part of the county. U.S. 1 is the only road connecting all of the Florida Keys; hence when a crash occurs, the flow of traffic becomes gridlocked for miles. Even worse, when there is a traffic homicide investigation in the south end of the county it takes literally hours for a traffic homicide investigator to arrive. During the long wait the road is shut down and I again have to have deputies pulled from calls for service to wait and secure the crime scene for FHP. “Our traffic and its impacts on State Road 5 (U.S. 1) have more than doubled since 2000. In the year 2000 we had three full-time traffic homicide investigators assigned to Monroe; now there are none. They are assigned to Dade/Monroe and the vast majority of their time is spent in Dade, not Monroe. In addition, there is now one less sergeant, eight fewer patrol troopers and one fewer clerk.

“This situation is not sustainable. Monroe County has been taken advantage of and left to carry almost all of the water when it comes to highway safety. I ask you to please restore our assigned 27 troopers we had in the year 2000 as a matter of public safety and fairness.”

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / MARCH 3, 2022 A broad-winged hawk soaring over Key West. MARK HEDDEN/Keys Weekly

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

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was pedaling past the sexton’s office at the cemetery when I heard the shriek. Like a just folded poker hand, I can’t recall its exact details. But it was high and piercing, and my only thought was: hawk.

It came from beyond the tree line, somewhere above the Harris School.

I stopped my bike to look around.

A short-tailed hawk popped up above all that green leafiness, turning a half circle before disappearing again.

Ah, I thought. Then a broad-winged hawk popped up, and did pretty much the same thing. Not so ah, I thought.

Birds of prey are not particularly good singers and they don’t have deep repertoires. Broad-wings tend to make high, clear single-note vocalizations. Short-tailed hawks, which call much less frequently, tend to make arcing, two-note vocal slides, kind of like a gray catbird if it was trying to not sound like a cat. (That last description may not make any sense outside the confines of my skull. But I’m sticking with it.)

The shriek had neither’s familiar ring.

As if cued by a backstage manager with a headset, clipboard and black turtleneck, the birds emerged into the air again, the broadwing first, then the short-tail, flying straight for a bit, then circling, the leader and chaser alternating.

The birds, which were about the same size, whirled above in a kind of obverse pas de deux, each the other’s opposite, down to the fact of the broad-wing being light-plumed and the short-tail being dark-plumed. They spun in a thermal over the house where Carolyn Gorton Fuller’s bottle wall used to be, then slid off to spin for a while over the obelisque-marked plot of Los Martires de Cuba, then came back closer and spun above the green soldier with the oar who watches solemnly over the USS Maine plot.

In traditional notions of choreography this could maybe be seen as early moments of romantic entanglement, the two potential paramours circling one another as they work up to their inevitable coming together. Or it could have been seen as two friends out on a lark, enjoying each other’s company.

But a more realistic model would likely be seen in “West Side Story,” where the two adversaries in a knife fight would square off with an overly-refined balletic movement you would not necessarily expect from street ruffians. Or maybe that episode in the original “Star Trek” series where Kirk and Spock try to kill each other with those giant cheese knife-looking things in the Vulcan kal-if-fee ritual.

I was waiting for one to take a dive at the other, razor-sharp talons out. It was only a matter of time.

Birds of prey don’t really do the whole friendship thing. Or the whole colonial thing. Or the generally-tolerate-the-presence-of-otherbirds-of-prey-in-their-immediate-presence thing. Other than mating and rearing young, they generally prefer to be alone.

During migration I’ve seen 19 peregrine falcons perched on a single radio tower. But they were spread out as much as possible, at all different levels, and each seemed intent on pretending the other 18 didn’t exist.

Birds tend to get most aggressive over issues of territory during breeding season, when there are vulnerable nests and eggs or fledglings at stake. Things tend to be a little more relaxed in winter habitats, especially in Key West when there are enough chickens, pigeons, doves and other birds around that a hawk in good health is not going to starve.

You see birds of prey in the same airspace over Key West on a pretty regular basis, but these tend to be passing moments, like running into someone you’ve been avoiding at Fausto’s. Everybody tends to go their own way quickly.

But these two seemed to be following each other around. Or at least one was following the other and biding his time. I started to wonder, who was on whose turf?

I thought a little about local ospreys in the fall, how when the migrant ospreys flew too low, they would come up and escort them to the edge of their territory, like an old-timey sheriff.

And then I started thinking about this one afternoon years ago at the Green Parrot, when a pretty large guy had over-imbibed and was kind of getting out of control, and the staff decided to 86 him.

John Vagnoni, the manager, came out to do it. And the guy just seemed so huge and John seemed so … the opposite of huge. And the guy was angrily making his pretty incoherent case about how he was being wronged, how he was misunderstood, how he had rights. And Vagnoni nodded and looked sympathetic, and took an easy step forward with his hands out at his sides and gently said, “Yeah, I know buddy. But you gotta go.” And how the big drunk guy took a step backwards and started pleading his case again, and John took another step forward and repeated, “Yeah, I know buddy.

But you gotta go.”

This went on past the pinball machine, the pool table, the popcorn machine and the cigarette machine, until the guy found himself out on the sidewalk, without really understanding how it happened.

Maybe this was what was going on with the hawks. One of them was being escorted out of the other’s territory so subtly and deftly that it was impossible to tell who was 86-ing whom. Even after they slid out of the cemetery toward St. Mary Star of the Sea, and then caught a thermal, and rose so high up you couldn’t keep track of either one of them.

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SAVE THE DATE Through March 31 • “A Wood Show Like No Other” on display at Collections, Key West Gallery on Stock Island, behind the Hogfish Bar & Grill, open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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he word “but” is commonly used to justify our worst tendencies and social shortcomings.

Just this week, we embarked on a three-part series covering the housing crisis in the Florida Keys. We received a few comments from folks who all claim to agree with workforce housing in theory, “but” not so much when it comes to its practicality or location — particularity if it means building affordable homes anywhere near their properties (which they may or may not live in more than three months of the year).

Thus, the “but” mentality got us thinking. What other ridiculous faux pas are created by the simple utterance of “but?” Always here to help, here are our...

WORST STATEMENTS TO END WITH “BUT” 10. “No offense, but…”

9. “I’m all for gay marriage, but…”

8. “Yes, my $4 million Keys mansion housed 12 fulltime workers before I gutted it, but....”

7. “I wouldn’t trade my wife and kids for anything in the world, but...”

6. “Women never deserve to be harassed or assaulted, but...”

5. “I don’t want to change the Florida Keys that I loved and moved to three years ago, but…”

4. “I think those guys murdered Ahmaud Arbery, but…”

3. “I totally support affordable housing for our local workforce, but…”

2 “I think it’s important that my hometown paper is locally owned, but….”

1. “I’m not racist, but…”

March 3-31 • The Studios of Key West presents “Play Ball!” a multi-artist tribute to baseball featuring more than 100 baseball bats that are painted or sculpted into original artworks.

Saturday, March 5 • Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition offers virtual breastfeeding class, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Register at www.keyshealthystart.org/educational-classesregistration or call 305-2938424.

Saturday, March 19 • Shop at Lilly Pulitzer and help A Positive Step of Monroe County. The store will donate 10% of all sales to help fund the program’s summer youth employment program, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 600 Front St., Key West.

Sunday, March 20 • Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition offers virtual childbirth class, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Register at www.keyshealthystart.org/educational-classesregistration or call 305-2938424.

Monday, March 21 • Congregation B’Nai Zion offers free screening of “When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit,” 7:30 p.m., 750 United St., Key West.

Monday, March 7 • Singer-songwriter Toney Rocks performs at 6 p.m. as part of the library’s Music in the Palm Garden series, 700 Fleming St., Key West.

Wednesday, March 30 • Singer Kim Gordon presents “Together Again,” a benefit concert for the Boys & Girls Club. Tickets are $45 to $90, 8 p.m. at Key West Theater.

March 10-13 • Bahama Village Music Program and Keys Kids presents “Music Man Jr.” at the Key West High School Auditorium, 2100 Flagler Ave. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday.

Visit bvmpkw.org for tickets and information.

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

Saturday, March 12 • Key West Woman’s Club’s annual “Denim to Diamonds” gala, 6 to 9 p.m., 319 Duval St. Monday, March 14 • NASA Solar System Ambassador Kevin Gallagher gives an illustrated talk about the new James Webb Space Telescope, 6 p.m. in the Key West library Palm Garden, 700 Fleming St.

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ELECTION SEASON STARTS IN KEY WEST

COMMISSIONER MARY LOU HOOVER HOSTS HAPPY HOUR EVENT

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ey West City Commissioner Mary Lou Hoover is seeking reelection by District V voters and is so far unopposed. She was elected in 2018 to her first four-year term, and said she wants to see some ongoing initiatives through to fruition.

Hoover hosted a well-attended Meet the Candidate happy hour on Feb. 24 at the Casa Marina Resort that included several prominent business owners, philanthropists and activists, as well as Police Chief Sean Brandenburg and Sheriff Rick Ramsay.

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The district also includes North Roosevelt Boulevard businesses from George Street to 7th Street.

The Key West city commission and mayoral races are nonpartisan.

— Mandy Miles

MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly 1. Commissioner Mary Lou Hoover, right, is joined at a candidate event by her brother, Joe Pohrer and his fiancee Amanda Apfelblat.

2. Realtors Vince and Karen Taparowksi.

3. Shirley Freeman and Bryan Green.

4. Sue Harrison and Amy Culver.

5. Key West hoteliers Marc Meisel and Sam and Bobbi Holland.

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7. George Bellenger, Greg Veliz and Mark Rossi.

8. George Fernandez and Tom Greenway.

9. Greg Sullivan, Steve Torrence and Gilbert Font.

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ussian vodkas are being replaced by Ukrainian products at the Fish House in Key Largo.

At the Southernmost City, city officials plan to fly the Ukrainian flag, and perhaps light City Hall with blue and yellow spotlights.

“What Russia is doing in Ukraine is tragic, inexcusable and unacceptable,” Commissioner Sam Kaufman said on March 1. “Today they bombed the historic Holocaust site in that country. It is not OK. My father-in-law is a Holocaust survivor who’s from Kyiv. It’s outrageous and I’m all for any show of solidarity that we do. Plus, we have a lot of Ukrainians living in Key West.”

Since Feb. 24, Ukrainian citizens have taken up arms in a battle to defend their country’s freedom from Russian adversaries continuing to come from various fronts.

President Volodymyr Zelensky, in an address to the European Parliament on March 1, said the country is now dealing with the fallout from Russia’s attack.

“We’re dealing with killed people, real life. And, you know, I believe that we today we’re giving lives for the rights, for freedom, for the desire to be equal as much as you are. We are giving away our best people, the strongest ones, the most value based ones,” he said.

Islamorada resident Frank Derfler is a retired Air Force officer. He graduated from the Air War College and spent eight years in the Pentagon in plans and policy, and in the office of the Secretary of the Air Force.

Early in his career, he worked on joint plans with the staff of the 82nd Airborne Division. The 82nd is now deployed on the Polish border. Derfler, in an interview with Keys Weekly, said the first rule of the war in Ukraine is “don’t believe 90% of what you hear.”

“All sides are experts at producing false information. While Vladimir Putin plays chess, the Western powers play … not checkers, but bingo. Western Europe depends on Russia for about 40% of its natural gas and 30% of its oil.

Putin controls Europe’s heat and light.

As the prices of natural gas and oil rise, Russia becomes wealthier.”

Derfler said Western powers have no good moves on Ukraine. The economic sanctions are practically as “inconvenient for the West as they are for Russia.”

“Let’s put ourselves in Putin’s shoes. Of the original 15 states of the USSR, three are now part of NATO along with several other countries that were USSR satellites,” he said. “NATO countries hold military exercises only a few hundred miles from the Russian border. Imagine that Russia was rotating 5th generation fighters, drones, and advanced ground weapons system through Mexico and Cuba. That’s how it looks to Putin.”

The reasonable response of the U.S. has been to reassure Poland, Defler said. The 82nd Airborne is playing the role of tripwire on the Polish border.

“They can help process refugees, but so can the Red Cross. They are there as a failsafe point. Speaking of failsafe, the U.S. flew high altitude B-52 missions with orbits over Poland well before the Russian nuclear forces went on high alert.”

Keys resident Abe Conn retired from the Army as a full colonel. He was deployed to various parts of Afghanistan in 2002-03, 2006-07 and finally in 2012-13. Conn’s received the Bronze Star Medal 2nd Award, Meritorious Service 2nd Award, Army Commendation Medal 2nd Award and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. As the youngest Army colonel in the history of Florida, Conn completed three one-year deployments to Afghanistan under Operation Enduring Freedom.

In a recent Keys Weekly podcast, Conn gave some insight into world affairs and the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.

“They say history repeats itself.

What happened is very similar to what happened in the Cuban missile crisis,” he said. “Cuba went ahead and told Russians go ahead and put missiles on soil here. We went ahead and almost

went to World War III with that. But at the last minute calmer minds prevailed and that didn’t happen.

“Now, they’re (Russia) looking at us becoming so friendly like a place like the Ukraine, or where we’ve gone ahead and put interceptor missiles in Poland. That’s a little too close for comfort for them,” Conn continued. “If the U.S. and NATO attack, which I don’t think would ever happen, all nuclear capabilities would be moot because we can take them down in Europe before they even made it to U.S. airspace.”

Conn added that he doesn’t feel Ukraine will become a part of NATO because “we don’t want to get into a political quagmire of ticking off Russia.”

Mariam Tvaliashvili, who owns Key West Soaps and handcrafts each clean creation in her studio and store in The Shops at Mallory, is from the country of Georgia.

“My country is also occupied

by Russia, so I know what that’s like, and when my country fought against Russia, Ukraine fought with us on our side.”

On Monday, she was creating handmade soaps in the blue and yellow colors of the Ukrainian flag.

She plans to donate a portion of the proceeds from their sale to humanitarian aid organizations for Ukrainians.

Fish House in Key Largo announced on its Facebook earlier in the week that it would no longer be serving Russian vodka. “We will serve quality Ukrainian vodka instead.” The post received some 700 likes.

Key West resident Paul Menta, who owns Key West’s First Legal Rum Distillery, told the commission that his business now makes vodka and will use it as a fundraiser for Ukrainian support efforts.

On March 1, U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez said he’s filing legislation in the House of Representatives to ban Russian aviation companies, such as Aeroflot, from operating in U.S. airspace. In addition, he’s pushing to ban Russian oligarchs from flying personal aircraft within American airspace.

“President Biden should have closed the U.S. airspace to Russian aircraft weeks ago and kept in line with the similar move made by Canada, the United Kingdom and the European Union,” he said in a statement.

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HOUSING IS HAPPENING ON STOCK ISLAND

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he massive new Wreckers Cay apartment compound is taking shape on Stock Island, where contractors and developers celebrated a roof-topping milestone last week and thanked the crews for their hard work.

Key West City Commissioner Mary Lou Hoover was present, along with County Commissioners Craig Cates and Michelle Coldiron and U.S. Rep. Carlo Gimenez’s legislative aide Nicole Rapanos.

The eight-building compound of 280 units will all be deed-restricted as affordable at varying income levels. The new development will include 96 one-bedroom units, 160 two-bedroom units and 24 three-bedroom units.

Mike Marino of Marino Construction estimated the first building will be open by June, with others to follow in August, although current material supply shortages make completion estimates difficult.

Residents who were displaced from the former trailer park on the property will have priority for the units, which will then be leased to qualified applicants.

1+2. Wreckers Cay apartment complex on Stock Island takes shape, with eight buildings and 280 units at varying levels of affordability. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly

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2 3. Nicole Rapanos, legislative aide to U.S. Congressman Carlos Gimenez, and County Commissioner Michelle Coldiron tour one of the new two-bedroom units at Wreckers Cay. 4. The residents’ fitness center at the new Wreckers Cay apartments will have this view of the water.

— Mandy Miles

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THE SHOPS AT MALLORY SQUARE ARE STORES AND STUDIOS

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orget everything you knew about the former Clinton Square Mall at 291 Front St., near Mallory Square, and go back inside.

Historic Tours of America bought the historic building a few years back and has completely transformed it into The Shops at Mallory Square. The company’s director of real estate, Joyce Unke, has handpicked the tenants of the indoor mall and is encouraging local artists to use their stores as both working studios and retail shops. The building has a new identity and an exciting energy among its tenants.

“Many of our tenants had started by selling their products at local artisan and farmers markets, and I wanted to give them a retail venue and workspace that they could use at affordable rents,” Unke said. “I don’t advertise the spaces. I’m carefully handpicking our tenants and so far it’s going really, really well.

Nearly every shop in here is also a working studio.”

Artists Jasmine Jones and Katlin Spain were the first to take the leap of faith and move into the new spaces, Unke said. Their Ocean Blue Studio is drenched in color from their resin artwork and original paintings, along with handmade jewelry.

Emily Shipman, whose handmade Bella Laine candles are found all over town, was the first second-floor tenant. “I just love it up here,” she said on Monday.

Mariam Tvaliashvili creates handmade soaps and skin care products inside Key West Soaps shop, where on Monday she was making blue and yellow soaps to resemble the Ukrainian flag.

Canan Dilek, a native of Turkey, has filled her Pera Co. shop with handwoven, ethically made Turkish towels and blankets, while artists Stuart Damon of Damon Designs and Rafael Medina share a vibrant art studio space. Linda McCall makes bags and accessories from old canvas sails and Wesley Belland has his potter’s wheel inside Wello Art Studio, which sells handmade ceramics and pottery.

There’s also Twisted Tinsel Christmas shop and Bespoke Floral, where Natalie McIntyre was arranging flowers on Monday.

“I’ve been doing flowers in Key West since I was 16 with a shop at Lazy Way,” she said.

Cristina Velardi of Cocky KW has moved her screen printing equipment into the new space.

There’s also Cuban Coffee Queen, Blue Hibiscus Jewelry & Handbags, Pop-up Greeting Cards, Blue Cat pet gifts, Nature’s Treasures, Washed Up woodworking studios, Native Colors, Concrete Ship Mercantile and Backyards of Key West. Whit’s Frozen Custard is soon moving into the Shops at Mallory.

The Shops at Mallory Square are open seven days a week, and stores inside often have varying hours as they’re all owner operated, Unke said.

The Shops at Mallory Square, 291 Front St., have been completely transformed from the former Clinton Square Mall. Local artists use many of the inside shops as both working studios and retail space. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly

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SANTA CLARA CONDOMINIUMS HIRES NEW MANAGER Dear Editor, On Jan. 24, 2022, Santa Clara Condominiums hired a new CAM-certified manager, Dustin Bass of Key West. This change in management has brought a breath of fresh air to Santa Clara in all aspects of management. Dustin has hit the ground running since day one and hasn’t stopped yet. We now have solid management, and our finances in order. Thank you, Dustin, for your knowledge and professionalism. We also thank our many owners who voluntarily serve on our banking and finance committee.

On Feb. 28, 2022, the city of Key West confirmed receiving our construction permit application. Upon approval, construction contractor Star Group plans to assemble its crew and get the scaffolding up, along with a construction boom, and get started on schedule by mid-March 2022.

On March 19, 2022, there will be an election of new board members at Santa Clara. Three of the five current board members will be running for another term. Owners will vote for five out of eight total candidates. This is a big change from years past. The interest of owners getting involved and running for a board position is a welcomed change.

It is clear Santa Clara owners care and want to be a part of a positive change and direction. Safety and the repair of the building will still be of the highest priority following the elections. More updates to follow when construction starts.

Respectfully, Rich Cogill Santa Clara board member

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KEY LIME PIE IS ISLAND’S OFFICIAL DESSERT PUSH ELSEWHERE IN FLORIDA WOULD HONOR STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

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he Key West City Commission has designated Key lime pie as the official dessert of the City of Key West.

During its March 1 meeting, the commission voted unanimously to make a stand for what has long been the island’s treasure. The recipe originated in the Florida Keys and was named the official state pie in 2006.

Currently, there is a move in Tallahassee to make strawberry shortcake the official state dessert. Key West entrepreneurs David Sloan and Paul Menta have been rallying support to keep Key lime pie as the signature sweet of the state.

At the meeting, pie chef Kermit Carpenter, in appreciation of the move, presented each of the commissioners with a slice of the unequaled culinary delight.

“Key lime pie reminds people of sun, sand, tropical breezes,” reads the resolution the commission approved.

“Designating Key lime pie as the official dessert of the city of Key West enhances the welfare of pie lovers in the city of Key West and affirms the cultural and historical significance of this beloved dessert.”

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f the Key West High girls softball team is ever to make a dent at the state champi... a veteran sports onship level, this season may be it. Even columnist, says coach Jason Garcia acknowledges it. He the only sport has the hitters and hopes he has the pitching. he doesn’t follow is cricket. That With two all-state performers in center leaves plenty fielder Yahaira Williams and catcher Isabella of others to fill Perez, as well as four other experienced his time. seniors, the Lady Conchs look formidable ralphmoro1936 following last season’s 13-win, 6-loss season. @gmail.com After winning a pair of preseason games, coach Garcia’s team has defeated Palmetto and district foe St. Brendan. This weekend, the team plays at Ferguson at 4 p.m. Friday, March 4, and then at home against John Carroll at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Saturday, March 5 at the Backyard behind KWHS. The Lady Conchs junior varsity squad will be at Ferguson at 11 a.m. Saturday for a twinbill.

Williams went for the “sort-of cycle” – a home run, triple, double and walk, not a single – driving in four runs as Key West opened the regular season with an 8-5 victory over Palmetto. Perez collected a pair of singles in the same game.

Marina Goins, in right field, also had a pair of hits against Palmetto. The other seniors are second baseman Chloe Knowles, first baseman Madie Gonzales and designated player Emily Bracher, who will also play right field.

“Marina is very competitive,” said Garcia. “She hates to lose and challenges players on the field – both her teammates and our opponents.” The coach, who works during the day with Mosquito Control, says he is still looking for a college for Goins to attend. Williams, he said, is interested in playing at Florida Atlantic University.

Garcia, 48, coached baseball from 1994 until 2007, while his daughter, Madison, was playing softball.

Madison is now a senior at Florida State, where she has been a cheerleader for both football and basketball. The coach played at Key West High, then at Seminole College and Northwood University, which is now Keiser University. Erik Snow is the Key West assistant coach, while Jewls Castillo is the pitching coach.

The other players are juniors Ty Cervantes, a shortstop; DP-1B Dharma Murray and left fielder Miesha Hernandez and sophomore third baseman Scarlet Niles. Montique Vanstaden is a utility player as is junior Madelyn Perusse. Sophomore Chloe Gilday pitched a complete game against Palmetto, despite giving up a two-out, seventh-inning home run.

The Lady Conchs are in District 16-4A with St. Brendan, which will host the season-ending tournament, and Killian.

On Saturday, Feb. 26, Key West had its first district game and first home game, defeating St. Brendan, 10-2, as the visitors made seven errors. Sophomore Nevaeh Arnold allowed but four hits for Key West. Hernandez homered and singled for Key West and Gonzalez had a pair of hits. Niles, Perez, Goins and Knowles had one hit each.

Key West is a perennial Region 4 participant, but has yet to make the state finals. “It’s our goal every year,” said Garcia.

THE KWHS boys baseball team, after splitting a preseason double dip, took a pair last Friday and Saturday from University, 10-3 and 3-2.

Gabe Williams had a home run and a triple for three runs batted in on Friday, while Kai Smith had a pair of hits in the same game. Jack Haggard had one hit in each game, as did Preston Herce and Anden Rady. Wyatt Kuhn and Anthony Lariz singled in the Friday night game, while Jacob Burham did likewise Saturday.

Burham went six innings on the mound Friday night, allowing one run, while University got two earned runs off Marlin Takovich.

In Saturday’s thriller, University got one run over four innings off starter Andris Barroso and one unearned run in the top of the fifth off Felix Ong, who claimed the victory.

This Friday and Saturday, March 4 and 5, Barron Collier will face the Conchs, both nights at 7:30 p.m., at Rex Weech Field. Earlier in the day, the Key West junior varsity will oppose Calvary Christian in a doubleheader that starts at noon at Rex Weech.

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

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

EMILY PACENTA Bongos Botanical Beer Garden, Marathon This four-year Marathon resident is a dolphin trainer by day before spending her nights slinging drinks at Bongos, one of the fastest-growing local hangouts in the Middle Keys. Hailing from Kettering, Ohio, Emily says the best part of her second job is listening to sage life advice from her many patrons.

Naturally, we had some completely nonwork-related questions for her: What’s the dumbest thing you’ve ever done? I once had to Google what the date was. It was my birthday.

What’s the best (or worst) prank you’ve ever played? Santa came to my house to drop off presents for my siblings and I. There was a train track nearby, so I went to grab coal and put it in the top of my siblings’ stockings to hide their gifts. They started sobbing. I wasn’t allowed to open a few of my presents on Christmas Day because of that one.

How many people try to slide you their phone number on a receipt? An unfortunate number.

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LOWER KEYS MEDICAL CENTER PRESENTS EMPLOYEE AWARDS COLLEAGUES NOMINATE RECIPIENTS

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t a ceremony last month, Lower Keys Medical Center CEO David Clay presented several awards to employees who were nominated by their colleagues.

Holly Boyer, patient concierge, was named the 2021 Employee of the Year.

Colleagues recognized Boyer’s composure, critical thinking and daily care and compassion as she welcomes patients, guests and staff to the facility.

“Holly arrives at work each day with a smile,” said a co-worker’s nomination. “She treats everyone with kindness and respect.

She performs the essential duties of welcoming and screening all that enter our facility, directing and guiding patients and visitors.

She never complains and is the epitome of a team player. She’s invaluable.”

Sean Dillon, a registered nurse in surgical services, received the 2021 Nursing Excellence Award for his dedication to his profession, connection with patients, honesty, authenticity and trustworthiness. His co-workers said, “Sean goes above and beyond in modeling our compassionate care culture. He is a highly competent and skilled nurse. His professionalism is well-balanced with a great sense of humor and an incredible amount of empathy for those around him. When thanked for his efforts, Sean simply replies, ‘That’s what we’re here for … to take care of our patients.’”

Zuki Figueroa, a certified medical assistant with Keys Medical Group Obstetrics and Gynecology, received the 2021 Keys Medical Group Excellence Award in recognition of her experience, insight and compassion. Colleagues commended her work ethic, mentorship and ability to implement new processes in a positive manner.

“Zuki is warm and welcoming to patients and addresses them as a familiar friend when they come in,” her nomination said.

“She is compassionate when patients are sad or afraid and shows the same compassion with her co-workers. You can really count on her.”

Yodis Fuentes Flores, nursing assistant in emergency services received the 2021 Clinical (Nonnursing) Excellence Award, for which he received eight separate nominations from colleagues, who said, “Yodis is always willing to go the extra mile for patients. He always helps patients to feel comfortable in the ER. He calmly talks to people in distress until they feel better. Yodis is very positive and extremely helpful. There is never a moment where he is rude to another human.

He shows his compassion through his kind words and shows he cares with a smile.”

Tara Lowson, registrar in the physical, occupational and speech therapy rehabilitation department, was recognized with the 2021 Non-Clinical Excellence Award. Coworkers noted, “Tara provides compassionate care and enhances the patient experience by taking extra time to sit with patients, face-to-face, to explain their insurance, make calls to insurance companies, and talk through their benefits.

Patients time and again have expressed how grateful they were to have Tara walk them through the confusing world of insurance.

She is an active listener and can tell when someone needs a little extra help, attention, or needs space. She serves as a mentor to others in the department.”

Eddie Bushey, human resources business partner, received the 2021 Frank Houtman Award, named in honor of a long-serving volunteer at the hospital who wanted to give back to patients and employees as a tribute to his late wife.

Bushey was commended for his willingness to help out wherever he can and for organizing events and activities to keep the staff in good spirits. “He visits the floors to

give out candy or pens, telling his ‘Eddie jokes’ and making everyone laugh. He treats everyone the same, is always outgoing, and knows staff by name,” colleagues noted.

Angelina Ashler, a registered nurse, director of the intensive care unit and patient experience champion, was honored as the 2021 Clinical Manager of the Year, for her compassion, leadership, and ability to adapt quickly. “Angelina quickly responded to reconfigure services to meet pandemic concerns,” said her nomination, “ensuring quality patient care and safety of staff amid constant change and imperfect information. She and her team demonstrated extraordinary compassion for patients and families. She was also very aware of the impact on her team, providing compassion and ongoing frontline support.”

Lisa Noss, director of human resources, was named the 2021 Non-Clinical Manager of the Year for her unwavering drive to improve the hospital environment. “Lisa has the ability to multitask at a high level, which was paramount this year,” coworkers said. “She always looks for opportunities to improve the organization.

She is fair, calm and can explain the ‘why’ behind policies while making individuals feel at ease. Lisa was instrumental in timely implementation of new COVID policies. No matter how much is on her plate, Lisa will always find time for you and, when she does, she is committed to your concern and does it with a smile.”

Lower Keys Medical Center also recognized employees with five, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service with the community hospital.

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KEYS SCHOOLS ‘LEAD THE WAY’ NEW PROGRAM FOCUSES ON CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

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uperintendent Theresa Axford has initiated the expansion of Project Lead the Way in schools with the support of the Monroe County Educational Foundation and other donations to the program. Project Lead the Way (PLTW) engages students in hands-on learning and develops critical thinking skills. It taps into the exploratory nature of students and encourages them to keep discovering now and for years to come. Students engage in activities in computer science, engineering, biomedical science and more.

“I am dedicated to being sure that students have opportunities to collaborate, to communicate, to use creativity and critical thinking skills in their work each day,” said Axford. “Project Lead the Way enlists all these skills using intriguing materials and content. It’s an amazing program that will prepare students for the future no matter what pathway the student chooses.”

The Project Lead the Way mindset applies to other areas of learning as well. Students are applying skills to writing through revising and editing their work and discussing it with a partner and in reading, they are practicing reading fluently and setting reflective goals of how they can improve.

“The curriculum uses the engineering and design process that teaches students problem solving skills that they can apply to other classes and real life,” said PLTW teacher Robert Driscoll.

“The labs and activities allow students to learn together and have fun at the same time. I really enjoy the diversity of modules for all age groups because it allows students to find something they may be passionate about and delve deeper into it over multiple years.”

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KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL OPENS SCHOLARSHIP SEASON MORE THAN $300K AVAILABLE TO HELP GRADUATES

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ey West High School students have begun applying for the first batch of scholarships that will be awarded this spring. The school’s college & career office says more than $300,000 in scholarships will be awarded to graduating students through local donors and non-profit organizations. Final awards will be announced and presented at Class Night to be held on May 25, 2022.

A running list of scholarships and applications is rolled out every Friday through the college counseling office from February through April. The list is also at keysschools.com/ domain/1044. Seniors are notified of new scholarships via text messages, emails and social media posts. To sign up for text reminders, see Lydia Estenoz in the guidance office at KWHS. The most common criteria for scholarships are grade point average, community service hours, proof of college acceptance and moderate financial need. Scholarships are offered for specific college majors or careers such as firefighting, nursing, marine biology, aviation, hospitality management, construction and law studies. Students may also qualify for scholarships based on special criteria such as

overcoming a hardship, being of a certain race or heritage, sports participation and having parents who work in the commercial fishing industry.

Scholarship applications have varying deadlines and may require interviews. Students may also have to provide additional documents such as transcripts, teacher recommendation letters, proof of college acceptance or copies of their Federal Student Aid Report.

Estenoz is available to meet with seniors to help them navigate the application process. She offers help with essays, transcripts, student resumes, preparing for interviews and accurately reporting financial information. Seniors are welcomed to walk in during lunch, during their free period or after school.

The pandemic affected the fundraising efforts of a few scholarships, which could benefit from additional funding. If anyone is interested in making a donation, or establishing a new scholarship for KWHS seniors, contact Estenoz at 305-293-1549, ext. 54307 or by email to Lydia.estenoz@ keysschools.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NV2A Gulf Keystar, a Joint Venture, is prequalifying interested Vendors/Subcontractors to participate in the procurement process for the Concourse A and Terminal Improvements Program, located at Key West International Airport, Key West, Florida.

The project consists of a new and efficient concourse building connecting to the existing main terminal through an elevated pedestrian bridge. It includes new waiting areas, concessions space, improved baggage claim services and passenger boarding bridges. The landside terminal building will be renovated and improved to accommodate an expanded security checkpoint and support office space. The project is currently in preconstruction, with some selective construction commencing in the second quarter of 2022. Concourse A is scheduled to be in full operation by October 2024 and the rest of the project completed by 2025. Please visit www.nv2agroup.com for additional information.

At this time, we are soliciting interested subcontractors for all construction trades, including but not limited to: Sitework, Underground Utilities, Auger Cast Pile Foundations, Cast in Place Concrete, Precast Concrete, Masonry, Casework and Millwork, Roofing and Insulated Systems, Architectural Metal Panels, Glass and Glazing, Doors and Hardware, Flooring, Acoustical Ceilings, Framing and Drywall, Painting and Coatings, Building Specialties, Hoisting and Conveying Systems, Airport Systems, Passenger Boarding Bridges, Baggage Handling Systems, Mechanical Systems, Plumbing Systems, Electrical Systems, Security and Access Control Systems and Fire Protection Systems.

To participate in the procurement process for all construction trades listed above, subcontractors and vendors must first be prequalified by NV2A Gulf Keystar. Interested parties are to visit: www.nv2agroup.com/prequalify to register as a vendor and complete the Vendor Prequalification Form. Please reference ‘Key West’ on the subject line when returning the Vendor Prequalification Form.

It is anticipated that the procurement process for most construction trades will be completed by the third quarter in 2022. Prequalified subcontractors and vendors will receive an Invitation to Bid with instructions and their respective deadline(s) to submit, as the individual scope packages are finalized. During all procurement process, interested parties will receive equal consideration in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (30 Fed. Reg. 12319, 12935, 3 C.F.R. Part, 1964-1965 Comp., p. 339).

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EARLY PIONEERS AND HOMESTEAD CLAIMS E

ven before Florida became a U.S. territory, Spain’s government tried to give away the largely uninhabited frontier land. In the Spanish territorial BRAD years, these efforts BERTELLI were called Spanish Land Grants. After the is an author, territory became a speaker, and Florida Keys historian. U.S. possession, President Abraham Lincoln His latest book, “The Florida Keys passed the HomeSkunk Ape Files,” stead Act of 1862. The is a fun blend of act allowed any U.S. two of his favorite subjects — Florida citizen, or potential citizen, who was either Keys history and the Skunk Ape. over 21 years of age or who was the head of a household, be it man, woman, immigrant, or freed enslaved person, the ability to claim a parcel of undeveloped and unclaimed land from the public domain.

A small fee was required to secure the rights to relatively large swaths of United States soil. In addition, a great deal of sweat equity was necessary. Before a claim could be considered, the land had to be surveyed by a U.S. representative.

In the Florida Keys, land surveys began in 1872. The accompanying image is a copy of the original survey conducted by M.A. Williams, whom the government contracted on Jan. 2, 1872, to do survey work.

This land survey on North Key Largo and Pumpkin Key, part of Township 59 South of Range 40 East, was conducted between April 22 and April 30, 1872.

The following steps were taken to make a homestead claim. First, a claimant went to the nearest Land Office and filed a claim. The agent then checked the records for any prior claims of ownership.

Providing no claims existed, a $10 filing

The act allowed any U.S. citizen, or potential citizen, who was either over 21 years of age or who was the head of a household, be it man, woman, immigrant, or freed enslaved person, the ability to claim a parcel of undeveloped and unclaimed land from the public domain.

fee was paid to secure the rights to the land. The land agent was paid a $2 commission.

From that point forward, it was up to the homesteader to chip in with the sweat equity end of the deal. The homesteader’s job was to improve the property by clearing the land, producing some kind of crop through farming, and building a home or other dwelling that measured at least 12 feet by 14 feet. Time also had to be spent living on the property. After clearing the land, building a home and spending five years living on the property, the homesteader could file a claim for the land’s title.

In order to receive clear title to the land, an affidavit was filed stating that the homesteader had spent five years living on the property. The document was a standardized, fill-in-the-blank, piece of paper that read, in part: “That the said __ entered upon and made settlement on said land on the __ day of __, 18__ and has built a house thereon __ and has lived in the said house and made it his exclusive home from the __ day of __, 18__ to the present time, and that he has since said settlement ploughed, fenced, and cultivated about __ acres of said land, and has made the following improvements thereon to wit.”

The affidavit was then signed by two neighbors or friends willing to vouch that the homesteader had fulfilled the obligations. Once both witnesses had signed and dated the document, there was one last piece of business. A final $6 payment to the land agent had to be made.

However, this was not the only way to make a homestead claim.

For those individuals that did not want to live on the land for the full five years, the acquisition process could be expedited by paying a fee of $1.25 per acre. A clear title could be procured by living on the land for only six months for those choosing to go this route. The affidavit, signed by two neighbors willing to vouch for the homesteader’s residency, still had to be filled out and filed.

In either case, for the homesteader’s effort, he received a clear deed, or land patent, to his property that the president of the United States signed. While it is sometimes hard to imagine the island chain’s early pioneers as farmers, many Florida Keys homesteaders produced crops to help feed their families and neighbors. They also produced cash crops.

The Key West column of the Dec. 27, 1884 Fort Myers Press stated: “Many of the leading merchants own tracts of land on the Keys which are entirely devoted to the culture of pineapples, tomatoes, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, cabbage, cassava, tapias, beets, carrots, turnips and various tropical fruits which flourish in abundance. The average shipments of pineapples alone will reach more than $200,000 per annum.”

On June 20, 1885, the newspaper again stated: “The best melons for this season come from Key Largo.”

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UNLIKELY PARTNERS UNITE TO SAVE KEYS REEFS UNITED WAY WORKS WITH UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

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he United Way of Collier and the Keys (UWCK) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are celebrating two years of partnership in revitalizing the iconic coral reefs that run throughout the Florida Keys. This project, which also includes diverse educational and stewardship programs, began with a $3.5 million gift from the UAE in February 2020.

“It’s amazing to think we are two years into this life-changing project,” said Leah Stockton, president of the Keys Area for UWCK. “Our partnership with the UAE has been tremendous, and we look forward to continuing this vital work in restoring Florida’s coral reefs and ensuring the continued financial stability of our community.”

In May of 2021, UWCK awarded $2.1 million to begin restoration efforts at Carysfort Reef in the Upper Keys and Sombrero Reef in the Middle Keys. Earlier this month, UWCK awarded $209,000 to Reef Renewal USA to begin work on Looe Key, located in the Lower Keys. Reef Renewal USA will use innovative techniques to outplant more than 10,000

corals and use 5,000 volunteer hours throughout this 4-year grant.

“Reef Renewal USA is excited to broaden and strengthen our partnership with the United Way of Collier and the Keys while engaging the volunteer networks of both organizations,” said Mike Echevarria, president of Reef Renewal.

In addition to coral restoration, several educational programs are part of the revitalization project.

These include marine science education grants to Monroe County schools and educational facilities as well as higher education scholarships for students seeking advanced degrees in marine science-based fields.

“Empowering the next generation of reef stewards is a vital aspect of this project,” said Jessica Dockery, reef revitalization project liaison. “We need to ensure that the work being done today continues into the future, and these students are the ones who will one day keep the reefs protected.”

More information is at KeysUnitedWay.org.

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HABITAT OPENS HOMEBUYER PROCESS

APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR 2 HOMES ON CUDJOE KEY

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abitat for Humanity of Key West and Lower Florida Keys is accepting homeowner applications through Thursday, March 31, for its last two homes at Moss Landing on Cudjoe Key. Both units are three-bedroom elevated townhomes. Applications are available at habitatlowerkeys.org or at the office at 471 Overseas Hwy., Suite 102, Big Coppitt Key. Habitat for Humanity partner families purchase homes through no-profit, no-interest mortgages.

In order to qualify to purchase a home, families must demonstrate a need for affordable housing, qualify for the loan, and be willing to partner with Habitat by completing home ownership courses and contributing 350 hours of “sweat equity” through work on their home or within the community.

Interested in learning more? Attend an event to get an overview of the program and application process.

An in-person will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 3 at the Frederick Douglass Gym, 111 Olivia St., Key West. A Zoom event will take place at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 7. For the Zoom link, email familyservices@habitatlowerkey. org — Contributed

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SUICIDE AND LOCAL RESOURCES FOR EVERYONE

W Coast Guard Cutter Margaret Norvell’s crew interdicts a 10-foot vessel, Feb. 18, about 50 miles south of Key West. The crew repatriated 28 people to Cuba following three interdictions of undocumented migrants off the coasts of Key West and Long Key. U.S. COAST GUARD/Contributed

COAST GUARD REPATRIATES 28 CUBANS

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oast Guard Cutter Margaret Norvell’s crew repatriated 28 people to Cuba on Feb. 22, following three interdictions of undocumented migrants off the coasts of Key West and Long Key due to safety of life at sea concerns.

A good Samaritan notified Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders at about 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 18 of a 10-foot vessel about 50 miles south of Key West.

Coast Guard Cutter Margarette Norvell’s crew notified Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders at about 7 p.m., on Feb. 19 of a 15-foot vessel about 25 miles south of Key West.

A good Samaritan notified Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders at approximately 12 a.m., on Feb. 20 of a 15-foot vessel about 20 miles southeast of Long Key. “Navigating the seas in unseaworthy vessels is extremely dangerous,” said Petty Officer 3rd Class Jose Hernandez, Coast Guard District Seven public affairs specialist. “The Coast Guard and our local and federal law enforcement part-

ners maintain an active presence through the Florida Straits to help save lives by removing people from these unsafe voyages.”

Since Oct. 1, 2021, Coast Guard crews interdicted 800 Cubans compared to: • 5,396 Cuban migrants in fiscal year 2016 • 1,468 Cuban migrants in fiscal year 2017 • 259 Cuban migrants in fiscal year 2018 • 313 Cuban migrants in fiscal year 2019 • 49 Cuban migrants in fiscal year 2020 • 838 Cuban migrants in fiscal year 2021 Once aboard a Coast Guard cutter, all migrants receive food, water, shelter and basic medical attention.

Throughout the interdictions, Coast Guard crew members were equipped with personal protective equipment to minimize potential exposure to any possible case of COVID-19.

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elcome to my first high season (well, my first not affected by COVID to any great extent). It’s busy, and it takes more time to do things – check out at the grocery, get across U.S. 1, etc. The point is, I have been a little busier and am lucky to get an article written right now.

In January, I wrote an article on the suicide rate in Monroe County and gave some national resources that folks can use if they or someone they know needs help. What I didn’t mention was all of the great work our own county health folks do and how accessible they are.

After reading my article, the regional vice president for the Guidance/Care Center reached out and gave me some resources that her group and others in the county have available. The center is a local mental health center, but that really doesn’t come close to what it does; it offers a comprehensive array of services with sites in Key Largo, Marathon and Key West. It offers inpatient and outpatient services, crisis care and support, detox, inmate mental health and addiction services, school support, psychiatric services and preventative services.

Most importantly in regard to suicide prevention and care, there is a Mobile Crisis Response Team (MRT). This team offers 24-hour triage for all Monroe County residents and provides crisis response in order to avoid the need for psychiatric hospitalization, emergency room utilization or jail. It also serves as a link to community-based behavioral health services. The MRT hotline is 305-434-7660, option #8.

People can also walk into any Guidance/Care Center site for help. Locations and more are at www.guidancecarecenter.org.

The Guidance/ Care Center does not operate all of this without being part of a team. On DR. JOHN a quarterly WOLTZ basis, leaders from a … is a preventative myriad of health physiagencies cian with Baptist meet as Health Primary Care in Marathon. part of the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Planning Committee, which helps focus community assets where they are most needed as well as help with future planning to ensure services are available as needs change. The agencies include, in no particular order, the Monroe County School District, Department of Corrections, Department of Children and Families Substance Abuse & Mental Health (SAMH) office, Lower Keys Medical Center, Monroe County Coalition, Monroe County Department of Health, Catholic Charities, Key West Police Department, Monroe 16th Circuit Drug Court, Healthy Start, Grieving Families, Anchors Away and the Guidance/Care Center The point is, there is help out there. We have great local resources available to us, and they want to help you or your loved ones in times of need.

We all have our own personal mental health issues, and all of us can use some help at least once in a while.

Have a great week, and be healthier today than you were yesterday!

Thanks to Maureen Dunleavy, regional vice president, Guidance/Care Center for providing the information for this column.

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Homeowner Application Cycle Now Open!

Habitat for Humanity of Key West and Lower Florida Keys is accepting homeowner applications now through March 31st, 2022 for our last 2 homes at Moss Landing in Cudjoe Key. Both units are 3-bedroom elevated townhomes. Applications are available for download on our website at www.habitatlowerkeys.org or you can pick up a printed application at our office: 471 Overseas Hwy., Suite 102, Big Coppitt Key. We can also email you the application.

1615 United Street | Key West | MLS # 599626 3 bed/ 2 bath quiet family home sits on a large landscaped lot with plenty of space to add your personal touch. Large backyard with an outdoor bathroom, deck, and string light lit patio, ready for your pool. Home features gated & covered off street parking with smart home technology throughout. Can be sold fully furnished and equipped. $1,250,000 SHAD KNAPP REALTOR® Office: 305.294.8433 Cell: 603.715.4698 shadknapp@gmail.com

PAUL HAYES PRINCIPAL BROKER Office: 305.294.8433 Cell: 305.587.6767 paul@kwreal.com

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Habitat for Humanity partner families purchase homes through no-profit, no-interest mortgages. In order to qualify to purchase a home, families must demonstrate a need for affordable housing, qualify for the loan, and be willing to partner with Habitat by completing home ownership courses and contributing 350 hours of sweat equity through work on their home or within the community.

Contact us for more information: 305-294-9006 ext. 1 • familyservices@habitatlowerkeys.org 471 Overseas Highway, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040

INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT OUR HOMEBUYER PROGRAM? Attend one of our events to get an overview of the program and application process.

IN-PERSON EVENT: 3/3, 6:00PM, DOUGLASS GYM (111 Olivia St., Key West) ZOOM EVENT: 3/7, 6:00PM, email us for the zoom link: familyservices@habitatlowerkeys.org

12 Del Mar Blvd | Big Coppitt | MLS # 599728 ROGO Exempt corner lot. Mobile home was demolished and vacant. Ready for a new home. $169,000 DARLENE THOMAS REALTOR® Office: 305.294.8433 Cell: 305.304.1043 darlenekw@aol.com

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WE ASK; KIDS ANSWER “Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.”

— Margaret Mead

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he Keys Weekly proudly brings you Kids Weekly each week, featuring local middle-school students and their answers to some fun questions. Instead of asking about their favorite teacher or school subject, we want to know what superpower they’d most like to have, their favorite YouTube channel and the hardest part about being a kid today.

To have your fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth graders included, please contact Key West Editor Mandy Miles at mandy@ keysweekly.com for the questionnaire and directions for photo submissions.

Special thanks to Sigsbee Charter School student Jack Mitchell and teacher Jessica Forsyth for helping us assemble this Kids Weekly feature.

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

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

From cats and dogs to Guinea

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

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

The Keys Weekly and Florida Keys SPCA are proud to announce that Nalla was adopted by Jessica last weekend.

SAMUEL SCEPKA 6th grade Sigsbee Charter School Activities: Basketball.

What superpower would you most like to have? To be omniscient.

If you could make a rule for the whole world to follow, what would it be? Take accountability for your actions, stop running away from your problems and be nice.

What makes you laugh? Joe Mama.

When do you think a kid is old enough to have a cell phone? 12.

What’s your favorite YouTube Channel? SML reuploaded.

The hardest part about being a kid is… Only knowing parts of what’s going on in the world around you and not knowing what’s coming at you until it hits you.

Costa is a 3-year-old female American pit bull mix.

Bingo is a 6-month-old female domestic shorthair.

Curry is a 7-month-old male domestic shorthair.

Lele is a 3½-year-old female medium mixed breed.

The hardest part about being an adult must be…

Nothing is hard about being able to work and make money, or having complete free will, or having full rights as an adult.

When I grow up, I want to… help unite families.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of SUN’S UP STUDIOS located at 3987 Gordon Road, Monroe County in the City of Big Pine Key, Florida 33043, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated at Big Pine Key, Florida this 23rd day of February, 2022.

By: Susan M. Breitweiser Publish: March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

are applying).

Any person wishing to participate on the District I Advisory Committee of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council within the district so noted above, may request an application from the Administrative Office by calling (305) 296-1552 and submit an application to the address shown below: Department DAC Monroe County Tourist Development Council 1201 White Street, Suite 102 Key West, FL 33040 Deadline for receipt of application at the above address is Friday, April 1, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. A resume may be attached to the application.

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DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL has an opening for a TOURIST RELATED BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE - Shall be persons involved in business which is interdependent upon the tourist industry who have demonstrated an interest in tourist development but who shall not be employed in any position within the lodging industry (motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks and other tourist accommodations and whose business is in the tax collection district for which they are applying).

Any person wishing to participate on the District V Advisory Committee of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council within the district so noted above, may request an application from the Administrative Office by calling (305) 296-1552 and submit an application to the address shown below: Department DAC Monroe County Tourist Development Council 1201 White Street, Suite 102 Key West, FL 33040 Deadline for receipt of application at the above address is Friday, April 1, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. A resume may be attached to the application.

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5:00 P.M. on March 18, 2022.

The Visit Florida Keys Corporation will also convene during this meeting.

All Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more County Commissioners may be in attendance.

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

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NOTICE OF VARIANCE HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday March 16, 2022, at 9:30 A.M., Key Colony Beach City Hall Commission Room, to hear a Variance Request from William Blackwood owner of 57 7th Street. This meeting will be available virtually via Zoom Meetings. Members of the public who wish to attend virtually may email cityclerk@ keycolonybeach.net or call 305-289-1212, Ext. 2 for further instructions on attending via Zoom Meetings.

Applicant requests a Variance to Land Development Regulations Chapter 101 Section 101 – 13 (8) height variance of 26’5”. Current maximum height is 20’0”.

Interested parties may attend the Hearing and be heard with respect to the requested variance.

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Planning & Zoning Board with respect to any matter considered at the Variance Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

If you are unable to attend the Hearing on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to: P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, or cityclerk@ keycolonybeach.net and your comments will be entered into the record.

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6833 and, when prompted, enter the Webinar ID# 842 1290 8490 followed by the # key.

The public can comment during the live Public Hearing either by phoning in or by connecting to the live Zoom webinar link using the following instructions: a) To comment on an item by phone: Dial (646) 518-9805 or (669) 900-6833 and, when prompted, enter the Webinar ID# 842 1290 8490 followed by the # key, then *9 to “Raise your hand” to be recognized by the Zoom webinar host. b) To comment on an item using the live Zoom webinar link: Open this live Zoom webinar link @ https://www.monroecountyfl.gov/BOCCMeetingMar16 (that also appears in both the published Agenda and Agenda Packet). When prompted, enter your email address and name to join the webinar. When the Mayor calls for speakers on the item(s) on which you wish to comment, or when the Board is nearing your item(s) as the meeting progresses, select the “Raised Hand” feature that appears at the bottom of the Zoom webinar screen to be recognized by the Zoom webinar host.

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

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

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

Dated at Key West, Florida, this 28th day of February 2022.

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monroecountybids.com. The Public Record is available upon request.

A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE: will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. via Zoom. No inperson attendance is available.

Attendance information and requirements are specified in the Contract Documents: Volume 1 Section A – Notice of Request for Competitive Solicitations and Section B - Instructions to Bidders.

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 26, 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: Key West International Airport Noise Insulation Program Construction of Key West by the Sea – Final Phase 04/26/2022 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 26, 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: March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of MILLION AIR FLORIDA KEYS located at 7555 Ipswich Road in the City of Houston, Texas 77061-4702, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated at Houston, Texas this 23rd day of February, 2022.

By: Marathon Aviation Associates, LLC Publish: March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of LOCAL WATERS BOAT REPAIR located at 6800 Maloney Avenue, Lot 10, Monroe County in the City of Key West, Florida 33040-8108, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated at Big Pine Key, Florida this 1st day of March, 2022.

By: Chris Darin Smittle Publish: March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers DISTRICT I ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC I) (Encompasses the City Limits of Key West) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council Has an opening for a TOURIST RELATED BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE - Shall be persons involved in business which is interdependent upon the tourist industry who have demonstrated an interest in tourist development but who shall not be employed in any position within the lodging industry (motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks and other tourist accommodations and whose business is in the tax collection district for which they

DISTRICT III ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC III) (From the West End of the Seven Mile Bridge to the Long Key Bridge) of the MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Has an opening for an “At Large” representative - Any resident who is not directly involved in a tourism business and who shall represent the general public and shall live or work within the tax collection district for which they are applying (The operative word within this description is directly.

This word means someone who is not in business, nor whose business or economic activity are dependent upon tourists) Any person wishing to participate on the District III Advisory Committee of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council within the district so noted above, may request an application from the Administrative Office by calling (305) 296-1552.

All applications should be submitted to the address shown below: Department DAC Monroe County Tourist Development Council 1201 White Street, Suite 102 Key West, FL 33040 The deadline for receipt of application at the above address is Friday, April 1, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. A resume may be attached to the application.

Publish: March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers DISTRICT V ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC V) (From Mile Marker 90.940 to the Dade/Monroe County Line and any Mainland portions of Monroe County) of the MONROE COUNTY TOURIST

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The Monroe County Tourist Development Council will convene on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Marathon Government Center.

Public Participation will be via Communications Media Technology (“CMT”) using a Zoom webinar platform.

Due to Covid-19 and social-distancing guidelines established by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), members of the public are to attend the meeting and participate via CMT by using the Zoom webinar or dialing in on the phone numbers provided below.

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/83297280644 Meeting ID: 832 9728 0644 One tap mobile +13126266799,, 83297280644# US (Chicago) +19292056099,, 83297280644# US (New York Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at PaciniMaxine@monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m.

– 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than Friday

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

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

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

Questions, or to RSVP, please email Liz Young at director@ keysarts.com Art in Public Places Committee Meeting Tuesday, Mar 15, 2022 at 4:00 PM Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 852 5989 6979 Passcode: 605576 Cultural Umbrella Committee Meeting Wednesday, Mar 23, 2022 at 1:00 PM Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 894 1948 8831 Passcode: 144733 Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, Mar 24, 2022 at 4:00 PM Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 843 9407 4786 Passcode: 185590 Publish: March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING QUARTERLY MEETING NOTICE: LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED The Monroe County Local Coordinating Board (LCB) will be holding its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on Friday, March 4, 2022 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am. at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050.

The primary purpose of the Coordinating Board is to provide information and advice to the Community Transportation Coordinator on the coordination of services provided to the transportation disadvantaged population of Monroe County, pursuant to Chapter 427.0157, Florida Statutes. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting due to a disability or physical impairment, and any related questions or inquiries concerning this meeting should be directed to Tiffany Albury at the Health Council of South Florida, Inc. at (305) 592-1452 ext. 121 at least 72 hours prior to the date of the meeting.

Publish: March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, will hold a public hearing on March 16, 2022, at 3:00 P.M., at the Murray Nelson Government Center BOCC Room, 102050 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, Florida, for the purpose of determining whether or not the following streets, alley-ways, roads or highways shall be dedicated to the County: “A portion of the constructed access road of Calle Tres on Rockland Key, a portion of land in Section 21, Township 67 South, Range 26, East on Rockland Key and Big Coppitt Key, Plat Book 4, Page 133, Monroe County Records Florida” The public can participate in the March 16, 2022, meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL via Communication Media Technology (“CMT”) using a Zoom Webinar platform by following the detailed instructions below. The public is strongly encouraged to watch the meeting on Monroe County’s MCTV on Comcast Channel 76, AT&T Uverse Channel 99, or on the County’s web portal @ http://monroecountyfl.iqm2. com/Citizens/Default.aspx.

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

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

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

Citizens can listen to audio-only from their phones by dialing (646) 518-9805 or (669) 900-

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NOISE INSULATION PROGRAM CONSTRUCTION OF KEY WEST BY THE SEA – FINAL PHASE 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2022-CP-51-K JUDGE TIMOTHY J. KOENIG IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ROBERT JOSEPH BILLY, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ROBERT JOSEPH BILLY, deceased, whose date of death was January 20, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney is set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME 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 must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS

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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 March 3, 2022.

Personal Representative: PAUL J. BILLY Petitioner Attorney for Personal Representative: CARA HIGGINS, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 0734241 CARA HIGGINS LAW 604 Whitehead Street Key West, FL 33040 Telephone (305) 294-6030 Facsimile (305) 292-9911 E-Mail: cara@carahigginslaw.com Publish: March 3 & 10, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

was August 30, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Hwy., Suite 202, Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD 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 March 3, 2022.

Personal Representative: LAURA MARIA MOYA 119 Harborview Drive Tavernier, FL 33070 Attorney for Personal Representative: STEVEN SILVERMAN, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 265081 STEVEN SILVERMAN, P.A. 7740 SW 104TH Street Suite 101 Miami, FL 33156 Tel: (305) 666-6111 Fax: (305) 670-8114 Email: steven@stevensilverman. com Publish: March 3 & 10, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-000187-K IN RE: ESTATE OF JUDITH N. REISING, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JUDITH N. REISING, deceased, whose date of death was September 8, 2020 is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons who have 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 the decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEAR OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is March 3, 2022.

Personal Representative: CHRISTIAN R. REISING Petitioner c/o Jose Ignacio Leon, P.A. 2600 S. Douglas Road, Suite 502 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Attorney for Personal Representative: JOSE IGNACIO LEON, ESQ. Jose Ignacio Leon, P.A. 2600 S. Douglas Road, Suite 502 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Office: (305) 384-3386 Email: Jose@fleplaw.com Florida Bar No. 0110385 Publish: March 3 & 10, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 21-CP-000144-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF LINDA MARINA LOPEZ, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of LINDA MARINA LOPEZ, deceased, whose date of death

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NUMBER: 22-CP-000017-P IN RE: ESTATE OF JOSEPH S. DROZD, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JOSEPH S. DROZD, deceased, whose date of death was 12 October 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, Florida 33070.

The names and addresses of the Co-Personal Representatives and the Co-Personal Representatives’ attorney are set forth below.

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

Co-Personal Representatives: Maria Teresa Leiva 1249 Milan Ave.

LEGAL NOTICES Coral Gables, FL 33134 Schree Toth 248 Atlantic Blvd.

Key Largo, FL 33037 Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives: Tom Woods, Esq. Fla. Bar Number 0525197 116 Porto Salvo Drive Islamorada, Florida 33036 Phone: 305.664.2200 tom@tomwoodslaw.com Publish: March 3 & 10, 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 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

LEGAL NOTICES 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 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 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

305.743.0844

LEGAL NOTICES 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 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 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

LEGAL NOTICES 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 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

LEGAL NOTICES

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: 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

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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

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.

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Week 34.

Pursuant to CONSENT FINAL JUDGMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE COUNT VI 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

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

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 1/260th 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 the Official Records Book 1088, Page 1018, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida (Plan).

Together with the right to occupy, pursuant to Plan, Unit 803, during Unit Week 20.

Pursuant to CONSENT FINAL JUDGMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE COUNT III 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

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-02 Notice is hereby given that TLGFY, LLC CAPITAL ONE, N.A., AS COLLATERAL ASSIGNEE OF TLGFY, LLC holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2019/1541 Alt Key No: 1619086 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2019 RE: 00501240-000000 Description of Property: BK 1 LT 18 KEY LARGO BEACH PB2-149 KEY LARGO OR420-666 OR1377-110/11ORD OR1377112/13P/R OR1779-721/22P/R OR2759-202/03ORD OR27631885D/C OR2763-1886 OR2856522/23 Name in which assessed: 1600 GARDENIA LANE INC All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

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

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, 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

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 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 45. Parcel I.D. #00004500-000100.

Pursuant to CONSENT FINAL JUDGMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE COUNT X 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 known as the Banyan Tree of Key West VI (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 608, during Unit

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

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

305.743.0844

LEGAL NOTICES OR2777-2021ORD OR2778-976 Name in which assessed: MAVITY BARTON E All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-07 Notice is hereby given that CANAL TAX SB MUNI CUST FOR CANAL TAX holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2019/1522 Alt Key No: 1610941 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2019 RE: 00494780-000000 Description of Property: TRACT D PIRATES COVE KEY LARGO PB3-18 OR232-290/91 OR668-215 OR950-2108R/S OR1714-740/41GUARD OR1825674P/R Name in which assessed: MOORE WILLIAM H CARSON SHELIA MORRE THOMAS A All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-08 Notice is hereby given that CANAL TAXSB MUNI CUST FOR CANAL TAX holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and 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

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

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-10 Notice is hereby given that CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS FBO SEC PTY holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2019/1434 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

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

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-12 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

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES 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: 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:

LEGAL NOTICES February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-15 Notice is hereby given that CANAL TAX SB MUNI CUST FOR CANAL TAX holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2019/972 Alt Key No: 1418927 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2019 RE: 00341280-000000 Description of Property: BK B LTS 15 AND 17 PUERTA DEL SOL PB3-117 KEY VACA OR469-379/80 OR853-854 OR2851-684/85 OR2856-41/42 OR2912-440/41 OR3017/1010 Name in which assessed: AEJ INVESTMENTS LLC All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

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

Unless such certificate or 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

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-17 Notice is hereby given that CHRISTINA BRYAN holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2016/899 Alt Key No: 1406422 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2016 RE: 00331061-011400 Description of Property: SEA-AIR ESTATES VACA KEY PB691 LOT 18 BK 5 & ADJ PT OF ANA COURT OR1550-2356/62RES Name in which assessed: SEA-AIR ESTATES INC C/O GOSS RICHARD All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

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

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-20 Notice is hereby given that TLOA OF FLORIDA, LLC CAPITAL ONE BANK, C/O TLOA HOLDINGS, LLC holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be

LEGAL NOTICES issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2019/667 Alt Key No: 1254061 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2019 RE: 00192190-000000 Description of Property: BK 4 LT 15 SUMMERLAND KEY COVE ADDITION NO 5 PB5-40 SUMMERLAND KEY OR696549 OR837-1053 OR889-2472 OR2750-2086/87L/E Name in which assessed: SCHELLENBERG DAVID L All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

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

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: March 30th, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 20th day of January 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2022-22 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

305.743.0844

LEGAL NOTICES 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

AUTOS WANTED

EMPLOYMENT

ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

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

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

BOATS FOR SALE Inflatable Boat - 8' West Marine RU250, 3.5 hp Mercury 4 stroke (3 hours).

Located in Marathon.

Call 859-630-0531 SOLD IN LESS THAN 3 DAYS!!

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

Call 305-743-0844 today!

BOAT MISC/PARTS BOAT LIFT FOR SALE - LDL 10,000 lb. lift located in Marathon. $2,000.00 305743-0783 SOLD IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!!

BOAT SLIP FOR RENT Boat slip available oceanside in Marathon.

Self contained incl. one parking space. $20.00 per foot/month plus water.

F/L/S No pets. 305-6108002

BOATS WANTED WANTED: Pontoon Boat and Trailer - CHEAP! No engine & no deck required.

305-289-9884

EMPLOYMENT CENTENNIAL BANK IS H I R I N G !

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

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Equivalent to four years high school or GED, with

Groundskeeper/ 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.

The Marathon Yacht Club is hiring a Bartender/Server. $12/hr + guaranteed tip pool & employee meals.

Private club & friendly atmosphere.

Varying hours Tuesday-Saturday.

Call 305-743-6739 to schedule an interview The Marathon Yacht Club is looking to hire a FOH Manager. Friendly atmosphere. Private club.

Salary + share in tip pool.

Responsible for managing wait and bar staff, ordering and inventorying bar supplies and serving at times.Call 305-743-6739 to schedule an interview 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.

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

LEGAL ASSISTANT Our fast-paced firm is looking to hire an individual to join our team as a legal assistant.

This position is full time with hours of Mon-Fri 8:45am-5:00pm.

Paid time off, 401K, health insurance and bonus potential.

Great local firm with a friendly staff! Starting salary of $60,000.

Real Estate experience a plus.

Send resumes to alexis@oropezastonescardenas.com

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EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

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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, 10am7pm 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.

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

Part Time Supervisor/ Housekeeper Position Available Immediately in Key Colony Beach.

Hours may vary depending on need including weekends.

Responsibilities include oversee housekeeping staff, inspecting rooms prior to guest occupancy, making up laundry bags, cleaning rooms, etc.

Physical demands: ability to lift and carry laundry bags ~ 35 lb. **Must have reliable transportation** Please call/text or email to discuss pay and to request application.

Michelle - 952-208-2850 Cheryl 305-505-8747 info@continental innbeachside.com

The Housing Authority of the City of Key West is hiring a Protective Service Aide. We are seeking the right candidate for a FullTime Permanent position as Protective Service Aide at the Senior Citizen’s Plaza.

This position requires a 32 to 40 hour work week with alternating shifts.

Shift hours are 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., & 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays. KWHA Provides Health, Retirement, and Leave benefits for this position. To apply, please contact Human Resources at: Wrightk@kwha. org or (305)296-5621.

Applications are available online at www.kwha.org or

at our Administrative Office located at 1400 Kennedy Dr., Key West, FL 33040.

EOE & Drug Free Work Place. This opportunity is covered under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968.

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.

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

Marathon FT Admin Assistant for busy CPA Firm. Duties incl clerical, scanning, word processing, entry level bookkeeping, data entry, mail, filing and customer service. Must have strong computer skills, Microsoft Office. Exp with QuickBooks a plus. We are looking for a friendly, reliable team-player. Must be able to pass background check. Health insurance benefits after introductory period. Bishop, Rosasco & Co.Email resume to tara@keyscpa.com.

EOE

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

DUI Evaluator

HIRING NOW!

RESERVATIONS AGENT FULL TIME/PART TIME REMOTE WORK AVAILABLE

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

Part-time – Marathon HAWKS CAY IS HIRING FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS Spa Guest Service Agents • Gift Shop Attendants Uniform Attendant • F&B Receiving Clerks Engineers • Banquet Setup

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.

Please apply online at www.hawkscayjobs.com

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Equal Opportunity Employer

On-Call Banquet Servers • Stewards/Dishwashers Servers • Bartenders • Safety Services Welcome Booth • Drivers AND MORE…

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Department of Environmental Protection

NOW HIRING! FULL-TIME SERVICE TECHNICIAN Will train. Benefits after 90 days.

Starting pay $22/hr.

Apply in person at:

FJ Nugent & Associates, Inc. 935 107th Street, Gulf Marathon, FL 33050 (407) 474-0026

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

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

John Pennekamp State Park is hiring for a seasonal OPS Senior Clerk Position for our Entrance Station. This position’s primary function is to provide excellent customer service, give information about the park and collect tolls.

For a detailed job description and to apply, please visit; www; https://jobs.myflorida.com search by location Key Largo FL

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED! Monroe County School District

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

NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah's is now hiring for multiple positions: Cashier - must be 16 yrs or older, Full-time Baker & Part-time Baker's Assistant.

Stop by for an application at 8919 Overseas Highway, Marathon or email: info@ sweetsavannahs.com 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 Fl Keys Diesel Marathon now hiring: Diesel Technician - C o m p e t i t i v e compensation package.

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

Diesel Mechanic Assistant position available.

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

Company willing to train.

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

PLACE YOUR HELP WANTED AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 TODAY!

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

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

OFFICE/COMMERC. SPACE FOR RENT Beautiful Office Space available for rent now on US1 in Tavernier @MM92.

Call 305-394-0530 Place your Office/ Commercial Space For Rent ad here. Only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy.

Call 305-743-0844 today!

YARD SALES YARD SALE - Sat. March 5 from 8AM-1PM. Brand new Washer/Dryer, brand new workdesk w/chair, ceiling fans, wood, and misc. household items. 337 Guava Avenue, Marathon (Grassy Key, MM58)

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

MM 21, Cudjoe Gardens Community-wide Yard Sales, Saturday, March 5, 8AM-2PM.Drost, Sawyer, & Colson Drives. Dining table, patio furniture, plants, vintage jewelry, toys, Mercury glass, electric scooter, rugs, & Treasures on most streets.

Follow the signs.

Huge sale benefiting Special Olympics on 1st Ave. W.

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

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

HIRING

FULL TIME PROJECT MANAGER

EOE/Drug-free workplace

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

Email info@sweetsavannahs.com

Please apply in person at

Aquarium Encounters 11710 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Send resume to: admin@cbtconstruct.com Or call: 305-852-3002

Greet and fuel aircraft Prior aviation experience preferred Clean driving record required

Cashier - must be 16 yrs or older Fulltime Baker Part-time Baker’s Assistant

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

Location: Upper Keys

L I NE SERV I CE P E RSONNE L

Sweet Savannah’s is now hiring for multiple positions:

Full or Part Time Guest Services

Contact Will Zimdars will@marathonaviation.com

FULL TIME OPENING

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

NOW HIRING

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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KEY WEST THEATER DOORS OPEN 7PM

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TICKETS: THEKEYWESTTHEATER.COM OR 305-985-0433

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New quick serve walk-up restaurant serving freshly baked kolaches, empanadas and pastry along with tacos.

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MONDAY, MARCH 7TH, 10A-5P WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9TH, 10A-5P PRE-OPENING OFFICE: 1700 N. ROOSEVELT BLVD, SUITE 6

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ALL HOURLY POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE FT OR PT Bakery Prep/Production $18/hr | Greeter/Cashier $18/hr Prep/Production Cook $19/hr Salary positions available: General Manager and Shift Manager For more information, call Jason 513-410-2290 www.thekolachekitchen.com

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Join Our Team!

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

Dolphin Research Center is Hiring!

Trainer (Full-Time/Permanent) Seasonal Utility Position (Full-Time) Volunteer Resources Administrative Assistant (Full-Time, Permanent)

Teller Executive Assistant Customer Service Representative Skilled Maintenance Technician Retail Systems Coordinator/Trainer Commercial Lender/Business Development IT Technician

Apply Online at KeysBank.com/Careers

Media & Marketing Staff Member (Full-Time, Permanent)

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Benefits include medical, life & disability insurance, 401(k) plan, paid vacation, sick time & holidays.

Full job descriptions available at

www.dolphins.org/career_opportunities

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FRONT OFFICE MANAGER FRONT OFFICE GUEST SERVICES AGENT & BELL/VALET RESERVATIONS AGENT HOUSEKEEPING - ALL POSITIONS SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED! CULINARY SOUS CHEF, PM COOK DISHWASHER F&B SERVERS, RESORT SERVICES BUSSERS/FOOD RUNNERS LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST NAIL TECH ENGINEER/ELECTRICIAN SCAN TO VIEW JOB OPENINGS. APPLY TODAY! APPLY ONLINE AT www.noblehousehotels.com/careers APPLY IN PERSON AT Zero Duval St. Ocean Key Resort and Spa is EOE.

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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Busy Key Largo Dive Center has immediate openings for

BOAT CAPTAINS $1,500 SIGNING BONUS

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

Send resume to resumes@rainbowreef.com

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Ability to work some evening or weekend shifts a plus.

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

Background and drug screen req.

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WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE

BOOK by Karey Kirkpatrick & John O’Farrell MUSIC by Wayne Kirkpatrick & Karey Kirkpatrick CONCEIVED by Karey Kirkpatrick & Wayne Kirkpatrick COSTUMES

DIRECTED by Tom Thayer DESIGNED by Michael Boyer

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CHOREOGRAPHY Carolyn Cooper MUSICAL DIRECTION Michael Fauss STARRING Bruce Moore,* Brian Robinson,* Ross Pipkin Mathias Maloff, Arthur Crocker, Canter O’May Sarah Thorn, Xavier Knight, Ervin Tumm, Karl Stahl Alexandra Zeto, John McDonald, Barbara Mundy Carolyn Cooper, Andrew Theede, Chris Homberg Jillian Todd, Belle Jampol and J. Michael Wright *Appearing by courtesy of Actors Equity Association

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