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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. New recommendations by the Florida DepartPer the Florida Department of ment of Health state there’s no strong evidence Health’s latest report, 79 positive that facial coverings reduce the transmission of respiratory viruses. As a result, the governor and COVID-19 cases were reported in the state’s top health official are advising busiMonroe County between Feb. 18 nesses to no longer require facial coverings for and Feb. 24. Statewide, new cases their employees. CONTRIBUTED 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 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%. Miami-Dade County is No. 1 in percentage of the population inoculated, 97%

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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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ROWELL’S PARK AWARDED $3 MILLION Phase one construction brings traffic backups

An aerial of Rowell’s Park at MM 104, bayside, in Key Largo. DAVID GROSS/Keys Weekly

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he Matecumbe Historical Trust and The Historic San Carlos Institute will give free presentations on Friday, March 4, starting at 8:30 a.m. at Island Community Church, 83259 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, MM 83. The presentations include “Welcome to the Florida Keys, a Brief History of Cuba and Florida and a View of Its Future – Seize the Moment,” by Rafael A. Penalver, president of San Carlos Institute; an audio-visual presentation of “Florida’s Growth: A Vision of Giants” and “The Florida East Coast Railway, the 1935 Hurricane and Overseas Highway,” presented by Seth Bramson, author and lecturer on Florida history. Bramson is the official historian of the Florida East Coast Railway. No reservations are necessary. More information is available from Barbara at 305-393-0940.

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reimagined Rowell’s Park is underway with construction of a restroom and a small parking lot. Realignment of the entrance and a deceleration lane into the park are also phase one enhancements, which is creating some traffic backups near the park at MM 104. Adding to a revamped Rowell’s is a nearly $3-million grant county officials received on Feb. 28 during Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press conference in Vero Beach. The governor awarded more than $4.4 million to communities in southeast Florida through the Rural Infrastructure Fund and Community Development Block Grant program. Monroe County received the most money, $2.9 million, out of the four municipalities awarded. “By connecting Floridians with the resources they need to create jobs, support new talent and help businesses to stay open and grow, we are supporting Florida’s economic resiliency,” DeSantis said. “I will continue seeking strategic approaches to long-term opportunity for all Floridians.” Accepting the grant award were Monroe County Commissioner Michelle Coldiron and Administrator Roman Gastesi. According to a county press release, the award will bring more amenities to Rowell’s Waterfront Park in the project’s second phase. That includes more parking, restrooms, shared-use paths, lighting and electricity and Wi-Fi. “While we are the southernmost county in the state of Florida, we are thankful Governor DeSantis always

remembers us,” Coldiron said during the press conference. An 8-acre waterfront park located at MM 104.5 bayside, Rowell’s Park entered phase one of upgrades last summer. The Board of County Commissioners bought Rowell’s Marina in December 2013 with the intention of making it into a public park. Littlejohn Engineering Associates began the design phase in December 2016. In April 2019, conceptual plans unveiled to the public brought favorable response to the amenities proposed for the park. Key West’s Charley Toppino & Sons, who also worked on the Truman Waterfront Park in Key West, is handling the project. Phase one costs are around $1.4 million. It’s funded by the Tourist Development Council, $500,000, and the county, $900,000. “The project management team worked very hard with the support of numerous county departments to receive this funding for Rowell’s Park,” said Cary Knight, county project management director. “This grant allows us to move our community’s vision of Rowell’s Park forward.” A master plan shows a park pay station/pay booth to charge nonresidents, but it’s not a part of any upcoming project construction phases. County officials maintain, however, that the park will remain free to locals. Rowell’s Park is home to a number of community events, including the annual Buccaneer Blast Regatta, Fourth of July festivities, Key Largo Bridge Run and the upcoming Carnival celebration for Key Largo School’s 50th year.

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Monroe County Tourist Development Council has funding available to governmental entities and non-profit organizations for capital projects. 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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oug Peel was larger than life. A tall man, he would fill up a whole room, his family said. Also, he would never miss an opportunity to bust your chops — or to help you out. The boat captain, angler, contractor and community volunteer just couldn’t sit still. Despite all his responsibilities, he still found time to run the fish fry benefit for Key Largo school every year. “He will be severely missed,” his wife, Tina, emotionally told Keys Weekly. He passed away from a massive heart attack on Feb. 17 at the age of 56. “It’s like losing a member of our family,” said Darren Pais, the principal of Key Largo School. “He has been frying fish for KLS for at least 25 years. He was a great volunteer and wonderful father.” “We didn’t expect this,” Tina said with disbelief. “He was getting better every day.” Doug beat COVID in September. The family was scared for him, as he was in the hospital for 14 days. The Peels all came down with the illness at the same time in August — Doug, Tina, age 54, and their sons, Doug Jr., 26, and Kyle, 24. But Doug suffered the worst. It was so bad that he damaged his heart and didn’t know it. Doctors had told him that this was a possibility. To the family’s concern, he threw himself into work and volunteer commitments and play just three weeks after getting out of the hospital, with only 55 percent lung capacity. He would hit the water on the weekends; work full-time during the week as a contractor in Miami for his company,

Red Dot Construction, with his brother, Dennis; and enjoy projects like volunteering for the community or taking road trips in his Slingshot with Tina. “You couldn’t get that guy to sit down and watch a movie,” said Doug Jr., with a laugh. That was just Doug’s way. He was born in Coral Gables’ Doctors Hospital and worked at his father’s construction company after high school. He and Dennis eventually started their own contracting business, Red Dot. Twenty-three years ago, with Tina, he moved to Key Largo, where they raised their sons. He also regularly attended fishing tournaments. In 1995, Doug entered the Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo. Doug kept pointing out to his family that the number 30 was a harbinger of good fortune, as he had slip 30 in the 30th year of the event. He was right: He caught the most pounds of mahi mahi — and won $30,000 in cash and prizes. But Key Largo was everything to Doug. “There’s no other place in the world he’d rather be in than Key Largo,” said son Kyle. “He was truly a true example of what Key Largo is all about, and he loved the Keys with all his heart,” said his sister-in-law, Jeanette Peel. If the community needed something, he was there. When son Doug Jr. was in sixth grade and got into the safety patrol for Key Largo School, Doug was asked to help organize the annual fish fry that is a benefit to raise money for the safety patrol’s trips to Washington, D.C. And he did it ever since. Known as the “Fish Fry King,” his last fish fry was Jan. 28. “He’s still at work with me every day,” said his brother, Dennis. “He’s watching over me, making sure I’m doing things right.” A celebration of life for Doug Peel will be celebrated on Saturday, March 19, for close family and friends. He has been cremated and his remains will be placed in the ocean he loved so much.

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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.

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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 maintenance repairs, property taxes, interest and income 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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GIGANTIC NAUTICAL FLEA MARKET BRINGS FLOCKS Upper Keys Rotary’s biggest fundraiser returns

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housands of people visited more than 250 vendors who were spread across Founders Park for the 27th annual Gigantic Nautical Flea Market. Organized by the Upper Keys Rotary Club, the two-day shopping event and boat show by the beach returned with some new additions, which included 13 food trucks to the festivities. Vendors were positioned as far back as the ICE amphitheater and up near the baseball field. A new layout gave shoppers wider aisles and more area to cover as they searched for fishing poles, sun shirts, arts and crafts, Bloody Marys and beer. Rotarians and high school students welcomed guests at the two entrances. Others directed cars to handicap positions, while some hand out fliers. Proceeds from the Gigantic Nautical Flea Market go to assist student scholarships. — Jim McCarthy 1. The Gigantic Nautical Flea Market returns after a hiatus last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2. Shoppers stroll through the many tents at the front of the park.

3. Rotarian Anna Richards and Melina Miller search for thirsty shoppers. LISA FELICIANO/Contributed

4. Jordan Budnik and Neil Boyce dish out cold drinks to shoppers. 5. Rotarians Jen Miller and Laura Lietart hold down the famous Bloody Mary station. 6. Dennis Caltagirone, Key Largo Sunset Rotarian, left, with current Rotary District 6990 Governor Joe Schumacker. 7. Interact students welcome shoppers to the Gigantic Nautical Flea Market.

Photos by Jim McCarthy. Gallery at keysweekly.com.

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arnival sounds, smells and scenes will grace the grounds of Rowell’s Park this weekend in celebration of Key Largo School’s 50th year. Former and current administrators, teachers and students gathered outside KLS in January to recognize the school’s growth since it opened on Jan. 19, 1972. Students from various grades read poems in recognition of the school’s 50th anniversary. Former administrators spoke on how the school helped shape the community, and students gave Principal Darren Pais envelopes containing items for their school’s time capsule. Now, families and school staff will come together on Saturday, March 5 for a day of rides, food booths, games and more. Originally planned for January, the carnival was pushed back a few months due to rising COVID-19 cases. Organized by the Key Largo School Parent Teacher Association, the carnival invites the community to partake in the fun.

“This carnival would not be possible without our amazing sponsors and the always reliable Key Largo School families, teachers and staff. We hope to have a large turn out from the community,” said Allison Conover, KLS PTA treasurer. Admission is $5 per person. Children 3 and under are free. Ride bracelets may be purchased at the gate for $20 (that includes admission). Ride bracelets will be good for unlimited rides, which include the mega fun zone, swings, super sonic, crocodile slide, tubs of fun, meltdown and a toddler zone. Tickets will be sold for the Rock Wall, 4-way bungee station, ponies, Zorbs race track and games. Information booths, vendor booths and food booths will be on site. Thunder Country 100.3 will be live onsite from 1-3 p.m. and a DJ from 1-5 p.m. The carnival is a cash-only event; automated teller machines will be onsite. More information is at KLS PTA’s Facebook page.

What superpower would you most like to have, and why? Seeing if someone tells the truth. So if something happens to your family, you can see if they hurt them. If you could make a rule for the whole world to follow, what would it be? Be friendly, kind.

he Keys Weekly is proud to introduce local students to the Kids Weekly feature. 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. We thank our future leaders and Key Largo School for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Tornadoes” pride and for giving us a glimpse into their world.

What makes you laugh? My family. They make jokes. When do you think a kid is old enough to have a cell phone? 12 years. What’s your favorite YouTube Channel? I don’t have a favorite, though I do watch YouTube. The hardest part about being a kid is … school. The hardest part about being an adult must be … having a job and being stressed. When I grow up, I want to … be in the FBI or a doctor.

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A group of local Upper Keys firefighters got certified with Islamorada Dive Center over the weekend. ERIC BILLIPS/Contributed

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THIS WEEK’S DIVE REPORT Conditions this week were a bit bumpy – but doable. We like to call it “sporty.” Despite this, it didn’t churn up the water, and the visibility remained amazing. Over the weekend, we were honored to certify a group of local firefighters. It’s always a privilege to help first responders get onto the water to enjoy what we have to offer here in the Florida Keys.

NEXT WEEK’S DIVE REPORT This upcoming week, the weather looks terrific all is the owner, the way until we get to the weekend. Then, the winds captain and will pick up and make things a bit more crazy. As you instructor at Islamorada Dive know, here in the Keys, the winds, more than rain or Center and Florida storms, determine if we can get out on the water to Keys Dive Center. enjoy some diving. We’ll be keeping an eye out to see He specializes in scuba, rebreather, if it’s safe to go out. spearﬁshing and captaining in the Florida Keys.

CONSERVATION UPDATE Coral restoration efforts are going strong. I.CARE recently hit over 3,000 coral fragments planted. This is all within the first year of active restoration work. That’s truly a feat we’re so proud of, and something that could not have happened without the entire community’s support and help.

All of these corals are grown with help from Mote Marine Laboratory. Their science-based methodology ensures that any corals put back out on the reef will have the highest chances of survival. Their corals have been stress-tested for future conditions that may exist in the ocean, such as high temperatures or acidity levels. This approach has allowed for a very high survivorship of corals planted by I.CARE, which is something else we are all extremely proud of. This coral restoration effort is taking the entire reef into account. I.CARE’s scientists are working with coral crabs, special snails and stabilizing sponges to attempt ecosystemlevel restoration of all species. This is because I.CARE recognizes that the ocean is a living environment, where each piece plays a critical role. You can’t expect to bring one thing back without everything else that keeps it alive and functioning within the reef ecosystem. It’s pretty amazing to be a part of such groundbreaking research.

CONSERVATION TIP When you go out on windy days, make sure to secure all loose items on your boat. This ensures that they won’t go overboard and add to the marine debris problem our oceans already have.

I.C ARE This Saturday, I.CARE will be going out with Islamorada Dive Center to continue reef restoration eﬀorts. Join us!

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FOXES HAVE ALLERGIES?

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Reefy at his annual exam with Dr. Claudio. CONTRIBUTED

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i friends! Reef the fox here with this week’s “Reef’s Report.” On Feb. 25, I had my annual exam with our favorite veterinarian, Dr. Claudio at Mobile Pet Doctors. Annual exams are very important for all of the foxes here. We get our blood drawn, eyes, ears and teeth checked. I got a special blood test run to see if we can figure out what is causing me to have allergies. It might sound funny, a fox with allergies, but REEF since I was born in captivity on a fur farm, my little THE FOX genetics are very different from any wild fox out there. Reef is a red fox that was saved Since fur farmers don’t care about health or from a fur farm. producing healthy animals, only producing pretty He now lives in fur, a lot of us fur farm foxes have a lot of ailments Key Largo with that need ongoing attention. Other than that, the his human, Nicole doctor said I am in perfect health, weighing in at 13.4 Navarro. pounds. I’ve grown up a lot in the last year, that’s for sure. Stay tuned for an upcoming interview I did with Dr. Claudio for the Keys Weekly. Speaking of growing up: My birthday is on March 28. Like, my real birthday. Sometimes mom doesn’t know the actual birthday of my other fox friends because they spent a long time on fur farms, but because I was a baby when I was rescued, we know my actual birthday. So there better be a big party for me. I’m expecting toys and treats and more toys and maybe a parade down U.S. 1 in my honor. Stay tuned for an upcoming interview I did with Dr. Claudio for the Keys Weekly. So a fun event happening today, Thursday, March 3 at 5:30 p.m. is Yappy Hour with MarrVelous Pet Rescue at Sharkey’s in Key Largo. It will last until 7:30 p.m. and there will be raffles and retail items available, as well as some of their adorable adoptable pups. Bring your four legged friends for a Yappy good time. Mom is currently fundraising for all of our annual exams. My exam alone was $560. Us foxes are well cared for, which means a lot of expenses. If you would like to help us out by making a tax-deductible donation, you can mail it to Pawsitive Beginnings, P.O. Box 1165, Tavernier Florida 33070 or go to our website at pawsitivebeginnings.org Well friends, that’s all for this week. Until next time, Reef, over and out!

Alex is a beautiful and sweet female long-haired cat. She is 5 years old and loves to be petted. Alex gets along with other cats. She was surrendered by her family because they said she started peeing on everything. We took Alex in and saw she had blood in her urine and needed medical attention. After Alex’s vet visit we learned she has a urinary problem and a UTI. We gave her the medication she needed and switched her to a new diet and it has helped her. She is looking for a forever home with someone that is willing to help her with her condition and continue to keep her on a prescription diet. If you would like to make Alex a part of your family, or to learn more about other pets available for adoption, give UKHS a call at 305-451-3848. UKHS is a notfor-profit no-kill shelter that provides food, shelter, medical care and adoption services for unwanted and abandoned animals.

SAVE THE DATE Friday, March 4 •First Friday Concert Series features Adrienee Z’s original music at 6 p.m. at Key Largo Library. Saturday, March 5 • Key Largo School’s 50th Anniversary Carnival from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Rowell’s Park, Key Largo. • Keys Marine Lab open house at 1 p.m. at Keys Marine Laboratory, MM 68.4, bayside, Layton. • Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys 19th annual Cocktail Party fundraiser from 6 to 10 p.m. at Playa Largo Resort, Key Largo. • 10th annual Swords & Tails, A Seaside Soiree, at 6 p.m. at the College of the Florida Keys Upper Keys Center, MM 106, Key Largo. Tuesday, March 8 • Nature walk from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Key Tree Cactus Preserve. Pre-register at 305-853-1685. • Orchids and bromels presentation with Alex Bello at 6 p.m. at Key Largo Civic Club.

• Healthcare workers and first responders appreciation day featuring local sips and light hors d'oeuvres from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Southern Tide, MM 81.6, bayside, Islamorada. Wednesday, March 9 • “Florida Loves Manatees” lecture from 6 to 7 p.m. at Keys History & Discover Center, Islamorada. Thursday, March 10 • Islamorada regular village council meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Founders Park Community Center. March 11-12 • Household hazardous waste dropoff from 9 a.m. to noon at the south entrance of Founders Park, Islamorada. Saturday, March 12 • Islamorada Firefighters Benevolent Association’s Givin’ It Back Barbecue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Founders Park Beach. • Upper Keys Irish Fest at 11 a.m. at Caribbean Club, Key Largo.

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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. Publish: March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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". Publish: March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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

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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

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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

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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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lorida Keys Concert Association (FLKCA) continued its series with Jupiter String Quartet on Feb. 22. The concert was dedicated to the memory of Mike Forster, former Mayor of Islamorada, councilman, and most recently Monroe County commissioner. The concert was sponsored by Mangrove Mike’s Endeavors Paying Forward and The Rain Barrel Village. The Jupiter String Quartet consists of two violins, viola and cello. It is a very intimate quartet by both the manner they play and their relationships to each other. Meg Freivogel plays violin and her elder sister, Liz Freivogel, plays viola. Daniel McDonough plays cello and is Meg’s husband. Nelson Lee plays first violin. The Jupiter has received many honors, awards and grants during its 20-year career. The quartet’s name Jupiter was chosen because Jupiter was the most prominent planet in the night sky at the time of its formation, and because the astrological symbol for Jupiter resembles the number four as is the number of musicians. Symbolically, the Jupiter started its concert with Haydn’s String Quartet No. 4. “Haydn is the ‘grandfather’ for quartet music,” McDonough said. Haydn wrote 68 string quartets, unmatched by any other composer. The second piece, Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 3, was written right

after World War II in 1946. Historically, the piece was presented as a “war quartet.” Shostakovich initially supported the idea of giving subtitles to each of the five movements: “Calm unawareness of the future cataclysm,” “Rumbling of unrest and anticipation,” “The forces of war are unleashed,” “Homage to the dead” and “The eternal question: why and to what purpose..” “This piece was very personal to the composer,” McDonough said. “Nobody is truer to capture the spirituality of totalitarianism than Shostakovich. He slept with his toothbrush in his pocket, in case the composer had to flee. Shostakovich and his music were under Stalin’s surveillance.” Not anticipating world events, but in timely fashion, the Jupiter played the piece when Russia invaded Ukraine. “You could feel them breathe in one sync,” said Liz Shephard, a visitor and a retired music teacher. “The music is exquisite. You feel the music with your own heartbeat. You could feel the battle, (as) if I would be in the battle myself,” said Marie DeLuca of Islamorada, a season ticket holder. “I’m glad that they (FLKCA) will have jazz next year. It is good to include other genres, mix it up, to attract more people.” The Jupiter concluded its concert with Mendelssohn’s String Quartet No. 6. The piece was composed in 1847, two months before the composer’s death. Mendelssohn wrote the piece as an homage to his sister Fanny, who died that year.

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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. Publish: February 24, 2022 and March 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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

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

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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

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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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Chef Clark is with his prepared ready-to-go meals. MELINDA VAN FLEET/Keys Weekly

Fudge regal torte is an old-fashioned chocolate cake with fudge icing. CONTRIBUTED

Maggie is ﬁnishing up a sweet chiliglazed salmon over rice and vegetables meal. MELINDA VAN FLEET/Keys Weekly

EATING IS A JOY

Local chef offers delicious, healthy and affordable food option MELINDA VAN FLEET www.keysweekly.com

Swedish chicken pasta. CONTRIBUTED

f eating is a joy of your day, you want it to be good,” said chef Clark Huff, of Ocean Bay Dining. Huff is founder and owner of Ocean Bay Dining who moved from Little Rock, Arkansas to the Florida Keys in 2015 to take a position as a regional manager for a food service company. After three years, they parted ways. "I decided I don't want to be a road warrior any more. I wanted to do my own thing and give the community another option for food,” he said. Huff's background and training are vast and impressive, including serving four past presidents, two Arkansas governors and various amazing events. He is also known for his awardwinning smoked beef tenderloin. Except for delivery, Huff works solely with his right-hand cook, Maggie McKeehan. McKeehan, a retired paralegal turned cook and botanical driftwood artist, is a delight. The dynamics between the two of them made this interview fun — not to mention, McKeehan gave me a big piece of delicious pound cake to munch on. "I wanted to provide something quick, affordable and it's delivered to your house. The church, St. James the Fisherman Episcopal Church, was gracious enough to allow us to utilize the kitchen. In addition to the meal planning business, we do a lot of catering, kid's birthday parties, weddings and celebrations," Huff said. "When we have leftovers, we donate it, so I don't eat it," McKeehan jokes, adding seriously, "We do try to give back as much as possible." Each week, Ocean Bay Dining offers 18 to 20 meal options. Some of the most popular are chicken salad, chicken marsala, crustless quiche, lasagna, meatloaf and McKeehan’s famous picadillo. They also noted that people love the desserts, especially the rum cake. "We like to keep it fresh, fun and interesting." Huff said. Many customers would also add in their favorites, easily multiplying this list.

"Prime rib is also very popular,” Huff said. “People love things that you normally go to a restaurant and order. A lot of my inspiration comes from a love of Asian and Italian food along with an eclectic mix of Southern food. I like to keep it versatile." Is there anything that hasn't been wellreceived? Huff had to think for a moment, and you could tell McKeehan's wheels were turning too. His response: "Meals that have been more vegan-related." "I can plan a menu and try to make it perfect, but the thing I think may be the best seller doesn't end up that way, i.e., there is no predictability." Huff buys from four suppliers — fresh vegetables and top choice meats. Overall, it's a clean meal system and almost every meal just needs to be microwaved, taking about two to three minutes. It's fun to receive the menu which comes out on Sundays. You have until Wednesday at 5 p.m. to send in your order and pay. His texting process is easy and convenient. "Using the text messaging makes it especially easy for snowbirds to start again when they are back in town. They just key in ‘start,’ and they will get back on the menu messages," Huff said. Huff and McKeehan do the meal prep Thursdays and Fridays, and then the food is delivered on Saturdays. DJ Dougie Hitchcock and Tony Taylor help with this final important step as they help deliver from Ocean Reef down to Lower Matecumbe. Besides all that, what else did we talk about? Chef Clark, and his wife Martha, an interior designer with L. Lynn Interiors, have also created dog food, as a solution several years ago after their dogs got sick from spoiled storebought food. Currently, there are two options— a beef and sweet potato option and a chicken and rice option. Pets deserve some good food too! To be added to the Ocean Bay Dining text message, text "start" to 888-403-4503. You can also follow on Facebook @OceanBayDining, where they post the weekly menu, prices and payment options.

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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.

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Sweet Savannah’s is now hiring for multiple positions:

Full or Part Time Guest Services

Contact Will Zimdars will@marathonaviation.com

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

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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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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)

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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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BOAT CAPTAINS $1,500 SIGNING BONUS

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FLORIDA KEYS TABLE T

he Florida Keys boast some of the most iconic eateries and bars in the world. Creative culinary minds elevate local seafood to new levels and celebrate contemporary fusion, Cuban, Caribbean, Asian, French and other international influences. Our chain of islands is one of the world’s top food and drink destinations. But our magnetic appeal goes beyond the

JERK CHICKEN QUESADILLA AND BURRITO BOWL Sinz Burritos, Key West Fresh veggies, homemade sauces and perfectly seasoned meats made Sinz Burritos a Key West favorite as soon as it opened. Most items, with ingredients selected by the customer, can be made into a taco, burrito or a bowl. Eat in, take out or get it delivered. The casual dining spot at the corner of Truman and Duval is always a delight.

FOOD, DRINKS & PEOPLE menu. The skilled professionals who define our local hospitality industry do much more than mix creative cocktails and serve delicious meals. These hard-working men and women are ambassadors, social directors, travel advisors and unlicensed — but often effective — therapists. To celebrate our unique culinary culture, Keys Weekly brings you this bi-weekly feature

to highlight the food, libations and local personalities that define our “must-try” destinations across the Florida Keys. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a fifth-generation local, your options are endless. Indulge in something new or revisit a familiar favorite. And above all, support the local owners and loyal employees who are vital to our Keys communities. 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. Favorite and least favorite drinks to make? Beer is nice and easy, because all I have to do is open the tap. But when I make a mojito, there are so many things to muddle, and once you start making it, everyone wants one. LORELEI SUNSET, BUSHWACKER & KEY LIME COLADA Lorelei, Islamorada Feet in the sand and a cold drink in the hand: Enjoy a host of refreshing drinks at the Lorelei. With some of the best sunset views come some drink favorites to enjoy on a picturesque evening. Lorelei’s famous Key lime colada, pictured right, Bushwacker, middle, and Lorelei Sunset, left, which is created with tangerine-infused vodka made by Islamorada Brewery & Distillery.

For more, visit our Keys Table Magazines online at keysweekly.com/table. Our Florida Keys Table Magazines are published six times a year in the Upper Keys, Marathon and Key West. For more information email: Stephanie@keysweekly.com.

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WAT TERFRONT PLAYHOUSE

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

DIRECTED by Tom T To m Thayer er DESIGNED by Michael Boyer

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

PREVIEWS @ 8pm MARCH 22 & 23 • OPENING @ 8PM MARCH 24 Performances @ 8PM MARCH 25, 26, 29, 30, 31 and APRIL 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15,16, 2022

On Historic Mallory Square in Old Town • WaterfrontPlayhouse.org • 305.294.5015

MASKS ARE REQUIRED. Proof of negative COVID-19 test within previous 72 hours required -- waived with VOLUNTARY proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

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