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NUMBER OF THE WEEK A recent AAA survey found that 68% of Floridians will take at least one trip in 2022. The largest share, 51%, plan to travel this summer. Debbie Haas, vice president of travel for AAA, said travelers are eager to return to a sense of normalcy.

“Travel bookings are surging with people who are tired of being home,” she said. The most popular destinations include beaches, theme parks and cities.

On May 11, the Pigeon Key Foundation took delivery of a brand new “locomotive” and two “coaches” that will soon transport up to 60 visitors at a time from the old Salty’s Marina property to the historic island. From left, foundation Executive Director Kelly McKinnon with board members Mike Puto and Don Hiller.

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Though major developments will still require review, minor construction projects could see permitting wait times drop once again with the adoption of a new Memorandum of Understanding.

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ontractors were notably present in Marathon City Hall for the city council’s May 10 meeting, eager for an update on the progress made by the city in its negotiations with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) to adopt a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and shorten wait times for permits. The response they heard was largely the same as the month before: wait for the state.

The new memorandum, which dictates the development orders (permits) sent to DEO for review, became a necessity following the state’s revocation of the previous MOU, in place since 2005. On Feb. 25, the DEO issued a Notice of Violation concerning a development at the end of 39th Street in Marathon, commonly known as the Boatworks project.

Though the Boatworks project had obtained a conditional use permit for the site, the state appealed a revision to the development agreement that allowed previous live-aboard units to become upland residential units when determining the number of market rate units allowed.

DEO then contended that the city’s decision to issue building permits for four units in the project during the pending appeal violated the appeals process.

At its March 8 meeting, the city council adopted a resolution to replace the old MOU. The modified MOU was sent to DEO for review and approval, but instead of signing the version drafted by the city, the state sent back a further revised version more than four weeks later on April 8.

Four days later, the city council unanimously adopted the state’s draft of the MOU at its April 12 meeting and sent it back to the state for final approval and enactment.

Intending to streamline the permitting process between the city and state, Marathon planning director Brian Shea also suggested improvements to the language in the

new MOU draft specifying the types of permits that should be rendered to the state.

One such example: under the state’s April draft of the MOU, all subsequent permits for properties receiving a conditional use permit would require review by the state, including typical repairs to electrical, plumbing and air conditioning systems throughout the life of the building. The city’s hope was that future clarifications of the day-to-day workings of the MOU could be addressed in subsequent additions or revisions to the approved document, but that the state’s draft unanimously approved by the city council in April would take effect quickly.

DEO declined to sign the version of the MOU approved by the council, opting instead to send back a revised copy on May 5 with further provisions specifying the types of permits that should be sent to the state department.

“What you have before you is something that I believe should be signed this week by DEO, regardless of the length of time it took us to get to this point,” said city manager George Garrett on Tuesday night, while noting that city staff still believes the new MOU needs eventual revision to work effectively for both parties.

“The state has committed to come down here and work with us on this subject, and we are committed to going up there to work with them in the near future,” he added.

Placing approval of the MOU’s most recent stateauthored draft on its consent agenda, the city council unanimously voted to approve the memorandum and send it to the state once more for final approval.

If approved, the state would largely seek to review continued on the next page

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MARATHON WEEKLY / MAY 12, 2022

COUNTY COMMISSION WELCOMES NEWEST MEMBER OFFICIALS TALK PROPERTY SWAPS, HOUSING, OTHER TOPICS Higgs Beach is in Key West, but owned by Monroe County, for now. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly

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onroe County and the city of Key West soon could be trading some spaces.

When county commissioners meet on Wednesday, May 18 in Key West, they’ll discuss a potential swap of the county-owned Higgs Beach for part of the city-owned HAWK Missile site off Government Road.

“It doesn’t make much sense for the county to own a beach in the heart of the city,” said County Commissioner Craig Cates, who’s been working with Key West City Manager Patti McLauchlin on the preliminary plans. McLauchlin told the Keys Weekly she’s long had a vision for the whole Higgs Beach area, from the Indigenous Park and Knight Pier to the dog park, beach and playground.

Additional agreements could include the city’s use of the countyowned Bayshore Manor property to temporarily house homeless people while the city rebuilds its shelter.

ALSO ON MAY 18…

• Commissioner Jim Scholl‘s swearing-in ceremony. Scholl, a former Key West city manager and commander of Naval Air Station Key West, was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill the seat of Eddie Martinez, who resigned in December, until the November election.

Scholl has already filed paperwork to run for the seat in November.

• Commissioner David Rice has requested an update on the Poinciana Gardens assisted-living facility, which has a new management team in place and received a financial

reprieve last year from the county and the city of Key West.

• Officials will discuss a “resolution establishing the Monroe County Employee Housing Rental Program for residential units owned by the county,” states the May 18 agenda.

• Another item includes a lease renewal for a county employee already living in a county-owned property and paying $550 per month.

• A $99,000/year contract with Kisinger Campo & Associates will be considered for “pedestrian bridge inspection services.” It remains to be seen whether this contract relates to the historic pedestrian railway bridges that line U.S. 1. There are 23 such bridges and seven are currently closed due to partial collapses and safety concerns.

The county commission meets at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18 at the Harvey Government Center in Key West. A complete agenda is available at monroecounty-fl.gov.

The now-vacant Bayshore Manor assisted-living facility may be used to house homeless residents while city officials rebuild the shelter farther down College Road.

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permits for new buildings or expansion of the footprint of an existing structure; transfers of ROGO exemptions, building rights and development rights; variances from the city’s land development code; construction of new marinas; accessory use permits including pools and tiki huts; marina construction; and dredging, among other listed development orders.

According to a table attached to the new draft, less significant permits, including those for electrical and plumbing work, fire alarms and suppression systems, fencing, irrigation, sewer connections, solar work, roofing, and window and door replacement, among others, would no longer make their way to the state. According to the same table, renovation or remodeling permits would still require review.

Until the agreement is signed, however, the continued extended wait times are now causing financial strains on contractors and, in some cases, an inability to respond to safety concerns.

Derrick Lazzara and Charlie Brown are the president and vice president, respectively, of the Florida Keys Contractors’ Association. According to the pair, what initially began as a “mild annoyance” is now “ridiculous.”

“It’s starting to affect employees, because jobs are supposed to be happening,” said Lazzara.

Brown added that while he is not yet aware of any contractors who have laid off employees due to the sluggish permitting process, it’s “a possibility that’s going to get here quick.”

Though new builds are also affected, Lazzara and Brown specifically cited multiple contractors’ concerns with extended timelines for routine service repairs and minor projects within existing structures, adding compliments for a permitting process that was moving “much smoother” under building official Noe Martinez before the MOU was revoked.

“If I turned in a repair permit and marked it ‘emergency,’ I usually had it back between 24 and 48 hours, sometimes even the same day,” said Brown.

As of now, time-sensitive repairs from air conditioning units to unsafe decks and electrical meters could be staring down a wait period of more than two months.

Under the previous MOU, permits issued by the city but not sent to the state would have a 30-day appeal period before the project could receive a final inspection. However, complications with already-issued permits were rare, and most contractors would commence work immediately upon issuance.

“There’s always a little something saying you have 30 days, but most people down here don’t even know that exists,” said Brown.

New drafts of the MOU, however, specifically state that “no development order issued by the City shall take effect or be acted upon by any developer until the city’s applicable appeal period has expired.” For permits sent to the state, the same rule applies until the state’s 45-day review period expires, the state waives its right to appeal, or any ongoing appeal has concluded.

Combined with extended review periods, the inability to move forward with permitted projects for up to 75 days has tempted several companies to forgo the process entirely.

“There’s a lot of people thinking the same thing,” one contractor who declined to be named told Keys Weekly. “Why bother putting in for a permit just so I go out of business waiting?”

Lazzara and Brown credited Garrett for his willingness to keep in contact throughout the MOU’s revisions. However, with nearly three months since the original agreement was revoked, contractors are looking for more than an explanation of the city’s constant dialogue with DEO. And even with questions about the circumstances that led to the Notice of Violation and subsequent termination of the MOU, their focus is on moving forward.

“It’s not a matter of being frustrated with the city or how we got here,” said Brown. “It’s a frustration from not moving forward. … We’re still stuck in this purgatory.”

“We’re starting to question, what’s the problem?” said Lazzara. “Why is this dragging on so long? … Now you are actually messing with people’s livelihood and businesses. Employees are at risk, everything. It’s just not worth it.”

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7 OF 23 HISTORIC BRIDGES CLOSED FOR SAFETY

SAME FISH, NEW RULES

FWC ANNOUNCES IMMEDIATE AND POTENTIAL RULE CHANGES FOR FOUR KEYS SPECIES

KEYS WEEKLY REQUESTS INSPECTION REPORTS

Dolphinfish, also known as mahi-mahi, is just one of the species undergoing regulatory changes to prevent overfishing. CONTRIBUTED.

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he partial collapse a month ago of the historic Shark Channel fishing bridge at MM 11 prompted officials to permanently close the bridge, along with six other relics of Henry Flagler’s Overseas Railway that line U.S. 1.

“Currently, seven bridges along the Overseas Heritage Trail are closed for safety purposes. The Niles Channel Bridge was closed in 2011 and South Pine Channel Bridge was closed in 2012. The Ohio-Missouri, Ohio-Bahia Honda, Missouri-Little Duck and Lower Sugarloaf were closed in 2014. In April 2022, to ensure the safety of our visitors, DEP closed the Shark Key Bridge along the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail,” Erin McDade, deputy press secretary for FDEP, told the Keys Weekly in a May 5 email. “These seven bridges are closed to all pedestrian and recreation activities, and boaters in the area should exercise caution when nearby. All visitors are asked to adhere to posted signage and respect the barricades. DEP will coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation to determine the next steps for the closed bridges

along the Overseas Heritage Trail.

Visitor safety is our priority as we determine the path forward. We apologize for any inconvenience and will provide updates on the trail’s webpage as they become available.”

The Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail is designed to provide an alternative bicycle and pedestrian route down the Florida Keys. The trail includes 23 historic railway bridges, seven of which are now closed.

The Keys Weekly first reported the partial collapse and closure of the Shark Channel Bridge on April 15, and requested copies of inspection and maintenance reports from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which manages the 23 historic pedestrian bridges that are part of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail.

“We’re working on compiling the inspection reports you requested,” McDade told the Keys Weekly on May 5. “The bridges are part of Henry Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railway built around the turn of the century. At more than 100 years old, the bridges are no longer used for transportation purposes; however, they are continually evaluated for safety concerns.”

t its meeting on May 3 and 4 in Gainesville, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a number of immediate and potential rule changes for species commonly harvested both recreationally and commercially in the Florida Keys. A rule change for recreationally harvested dolphinfish (mahi-mahi) approved at the March FWC meeting also took effect on May 1. A summary of the rule changes for each species is listed here.

For reference purposes, state waters refer to the area from shore to three nautical miles on the Atlantic side of the Keys, and from shore to nine nautical miles on the Gulf side. More information regarding fishing regulations is at MyFWC.com/marine. Alternatively, the Fish Rules app uses an angler’s phone’s GPS to track his or her current location and provide the appropriate regulations in real time.

Dolphinfish (mahi-mahi) Effective May 1, the recreational bag limit has been reduced from 10 to 5 fish per person in Atlantic state waters. The private recreational vessel limit has been reduced from 60 to 30 fish per vessel in Atlantic state waters.

Blueline Tilefish The 2022 recreational blueline tilefish season will be temporarily modified. Typically open from May 1 through Aug. 31 in Atlantic state and federal waters, the recreational season will close early in state waters this year on July 26. The shortened season matches the season recently announced by NOAA for federal waters and is intended to prevent overfishing over the course of the 2022 season.

Cobia A number of changes to cobia regulations for recreational and commercial anglers will take effect July 1.

The minimum size limit will increase from 33 to 36 inches (measured by fork length) for all state waters. The commercial bag limit will be reduced from two to one fish per harvester per day in Atlantic state waters, and both the recreational and commercial vessel limit will be reduced from six to two fish per vessel per day in Atlantic state waters.

The changes are intended to match pending regulations in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic federal waters and were deemed necessary after a recent stock assessment determined that the cobia stock is being overfished.

Redfish FWC granted initial approval for changes in management regions and regulations for redfish in state waters. Under the proposed changes, the Florida Keys would fall under the Southwest management region, which would see the current eight-fish vessel limit reduced to two fish. Captains and crew would be prohibited from retaining a bag limit while on a for-hire trip, and the off-the-water transport limit would be reduced from six to four fish per person.

“With this new management approach, this agency is committed to continuing to work with our partners and stakeholders in finding solutions for redfish,” said FWC chairman Rodney Barreto.

A final rule hearing will be held later this year after FWC staff continue to gather input on the proposed rule changes.

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MARATHON WEEKLY / MAY 12, 2022 JIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com

ATTRACTING & RETAINING TEACHERS SCHOOL’S NEW RESOURCE GUIDE TO ASSIST THE HOME SEARCH

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strategic plan is in the works for the Monroe County School District. Recruiting and retaining a workforce, as well as maintaining a safe environment on school grounds, were among the items discussed during a May 10 school board gathering at Coral Shores High School.

Elisa Levy, strategic planning consultant, said focus group meetings show many teachers relaying a need to live in the Keys.

Financially, that’s becoming a challenge due to a hot housing market and a lack of workforce housing.

“We understand what the need is here and the gravity of the situation,” Levy said as she unveiled a list of goals and strategies, which included developing workforce housing. “You’re already working on Trumbo, which would be useful probably all the way up to Marathon.”

The school district is seeking to develop its administrative headquarters property on Trumbo Road in Key West. The 5.9-acre property is adjacent to the Lang Milian public housing complex that is also ripe for renewal. Included in one company’s proposal for Trumbo Road are 76 rental apartments, a new two-story, 20,000-square-foot administrative building, and 1.27 acres of green space.

Levy said focus groups also discussed the fact that many new teachers are overwhelmed when it comes to finding a place to live. A housing resource guide and a point person teachers could call for assistance were among the possible activities the district could do. Later in the meeting, Henry Russell, executive director of personnel and instructional leadership, told school board members that a new employee resource guide is out to assist school employees with housing options.

Russell said School Superintendent Theresa Axford told him the district needed to come up with a resource tool for new and current employees with information on the local housing market. Russell said the district felt it could create a tool to give employees that could identify and locate potential places to live.

The guide starts with a welcome message from the superintendent and fun facts about the Keys before going into a list of housing options from the Lower Keys and Upper Keys, as well as Florida City and

State Rep. Jim Mooney presents highlights of the state’s 2022-23 budget. JIM McCARTHY/Keys Weekly

Monroe County School District Superintendent Theresa Axford speaks. JIM McCARTHY/Keys Weekly

Homestead, since a number of teachers and employees live on the mainland. Russell said they’ve captured the current housing availability in the Keys.

“This is a tool that’s being developed, so as we are made aware of more and more opportunities in our communities, we will continue to add and update this document,” he said. Russell added that he sent letters to real estate agents throughout the Keys and local chambers of commerce to let them know they were creating a housing guide.

In addition, the resource guide includes a variety of child care services from the Lower Keys to Upper Keys, as well as information about hospitals, DMVs, internet services and local utilities. The resource guide is on the district’s website under the employment and human resources tabs.

Among the other strategies Levy unveiled that the district could employ to attract and retain teachers and staff are expanding an employee recognition program and identifying exit trends beyond income and housing. Increasing staff compensation and financial support, such as free after school care and increased longevity bonuses were also listed as possible things the district could look into.

As for safety, Levy said the goal is creating and maintaining safe, healthy and inclusive environments that foster students’ mental and physical health. Strategies within a list unveiled by Levy included increasing security in school hallways and bathrooms to prevent vaping and vandalism.

“Two years ago we weren’t talking about vaping. This year it has exploded according to (school resource officers),” Levy said.

Preventing bullying on and off campus and ensuring consistent implementation of student attendance were other strategies outlined in Levy’s presentation.

A workshop with principals on the strategic plan is set for Thursday, May 19 and Tuesday, May 24. Principals will take the plan to teachers by the end of the school year.

Levy said a final strategic plan draft will be presented to school board members during a retreat on June 14. The plan could be finalized by August.

In other news, the school board heard a report on the legislative session in Tallahassee from state Rep. Jim Mooney. A number of K-12 education bills passed through the legislature, including one that requires high school students to take a financial literacy course before graduating.

“I’ve said this since 1973 when I started teaching: we’re not teaching kids how to balance a checkbook. We teach them a lot of great stuff, but we don’t teach them a lot of stuff that really matters to their lives at the end of the day,” Mooney said.

He also highlighted House Bill 1421 that improves school safety, security and transparency and refines plans for drills and reuniting families. House Bill 1467 improves the transparency around selecting library materials and establishes 12-year term limits for school boards.

“They tried to get eight (years) passed,” Mooney said.

He also delved into House Bill 1557, the parental rights bill. He said he voted against the bill after a tremendous amount of soul searching, reading and figuring out why the bill was as “vague as it was written.”

In his statements to the board, Mooney said he takes pride in reading bills from beginning to end multiple times and discussing it with leadership and the bill sponsor. He said the vagueness in the bill “was too much for me.”

“I looked and thought to myself, we don’t teach sex ed to K-3 anyway in Florda. It’s not in our curriculum, period,” he said. “Terms like inappropriate, those are very vague terms. I can tell you coming out of local government, ordinances I’ve been involved with that were vague ultimately allowed attorneys to feast.

“Putting the school board and teachers in peril of lawsuits, and they don’t have to be definite, that’s the hard part of understanding why things can go sideways,” he continued. “It takes someone who thinks something is inappropriate. Therefore, the school board becomes the punching bag.”

The next school board meeting is set for Tuesday, June 14 at 5 p.m. at Key West City Hall.

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MARATHON WEEKLY / MAY 12, 2022 ALEX RICKERT alex@keysweekly.com

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HAPPY HOUR 1-4PM Chase Taylor, right, embraces his mother Sherrie Taylor following graduation at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May. CONTRIBUTED.

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MHS graduate Chase Taylor completes Coast Guard boot camp

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hase Taylor has always been a fan of serving others around him. With a new career in the United States Coast Guard, he’ll do that in more ways than one.

A 2021 graduate of Marathon High School, Taylor completed an eight-week boot camp in company Z201 at the Coast Guard Training Center Cape May on May 6.

Within a week, he’ll ship out to Petaluma, California for a 2021 MHS graduate Chase Taylor will pursue a career in 14-week training course to the Coast Guard as a Culinary become a Culinary Specialist.

Specialist. CONTRIBUTED. Chase is no stranger to the culinary or public service fields, traveling throughout Florida during his high school career for culinary competitions with MHS’ Chef Flavor and spending nearly 250 hours per year as an Explorer cadet with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

“He’s always been about the service of others and dedicated to being there for them,” said his mother, Sherrie Taylor.

Though Chase’s training will take him across the country, the eventual goal will always be to return to the weather and the waters he knows best.

“We always knew he wanted to be back in the Keys,” said Sherrie. “That’s exactly what he’s aiming for. … He’s definitely a hometown boy, and he’s gone through this so that he can come back down here to serve.”

Chase credits his family as well as company commanders SK2 Midgett, DC2 Barnes and MK2 Pacheco for supporting him and helping him adjust to the expectations and lifestyle of a Coast Guardsman.

Congratulations, Chase. You’ve already made your hometown proud.

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MOTHER’S DAY ISN’T FOR EVERYONE LOCAL MOM RAISES AWARENESS OF PARENTAL ALIENATION

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illions of moms spent Mother’s Day immersed in lopsided hearts drawn, homemade cards and breakfast in bed. But others spent the day avoiding social media for its onslaught of sentimentality, as well as every pink-hued, retail reminder of mothers lost and the ache of their absence. Women unable to have children feel a heavier emptiness in their arms the second Sunday in May. And mothers who have buried a son or daughter are overwhelmed by the loss of the child that was taken from them. Still others have never had a mom worthy of celebration.

The holiday also means heartache and helplessness for mothers who have lost contact and connection with a child due to parental alienation.

What’s parental alienation?

“Parental alienation occurs when a trusted adult, usually a parent, intentionally displays to the child unjustified negativity aimed at the other parent,” child psychiatrist Richard Gardner wrote in 1998. "The purpose of this strategy is to damage the child’s relationship with the other parent and to turn the child’s emotions against that other parent. …Children, programmed by the allegedly ‘loved’ parent, embark upon a campaign of denigration of the allegedly ‘hated’ parent,... a campaign that is encouraged by the other parent.”

The power of a parent to motivate or manipulate a child is profound, and often weaponized following bitter break-ups and custody battles.

The manipulative tactic can lead a child to vehemently disparage the targeted parent, in effort to win approval from the "good" parent. The child may also sever all contact with the targeted parent, often in violation of visitation and shared custody agreements.

Experts are careful to emphasize that parental alienation “can only be applicable when the ‘hated’ parent has not abused or neglected the child or exhibited any behavior that would justify the child’s animosity,” states a report from the National Center for State Courts.

Prevalence of parental alienation An estimated 11% to 15% of divorce and separation of couples with children feature some degree of parental alienation. Not all cases are severe or permanent, but no attempts at alienation can be overlooked or dismissed as inconsequential, states a 2021 article by forensic psychologist

Ian Blotcky and psychiatrist Dr. William Bernet.

Child psychologist and parental alienation expert Richard Warshak agrees.

“The existence of parents who effectively teach their children to hate the other parent, and of children who absorb this lesson, is beyond dispute,” says Warshak.

Impacts of parental alienation “Children alienated by one parent have little if anything positive to say about the rejected parent and often rewrite the history of their relationship to obscure or ignore any happy memories,” Warshak writes. “They seem content to avoid all contact with the parent, may reject an entire branch of their extended family, and often threaten to defy court orders for contact with the rejected parent.”

The offending parent uses his or her influence to make the child believe falsehoods about the targeted parent: She doesn’t love you; he doesn’t want you; she abandoned both of us; we only have each other now; he’s an alcoholic; she’s mentally ill; he has new kids with his new wife; she’s a drug addict; he’s abusive; you don’t have to go see her; he just wants to make trouble for us; you don’t need her; at least you still have one parent who loves you.

“A parent who corrupts reality and teaches a child to hate the other parent represents a grave danger to the child’s mental health,” Blotcky and Bernet write. “The consequences of severe parental alienation on children are well-documented: low self-esteem, self-hatred, depression, anxiety, lack of trust in others, substance abuse and more.

Rejected parents struggle with depression and anxiety due to being demonized and actively excluded from their children’s lives.”

Raising awareness “Alienating behaviors by a parent are often hidden and ferociously denied, so much so that the offending parent casts himself or herself as the victim rather than the aggressor,” write Blotcky and Bernet.

Fortunately, they said, an increasing number of family court judges, child advocates, mental health professionals, attorneys and social workers are becoming aware of and alert to parental alienation, the power of a parent’s influence and the long-term consequences of such manipulation.

“Parental alienation is illegal in five countries, but it’s not officially recognized by the U.S. family court system,” said Jenn Stefanacci Portier, a Key West mother and business owner who became an outspoken opponent of parental alienation after

becoming estranged from her 11-year-old son about a year ago, despite sharing custody with his father. “The system is flawed, antiquated and in need of education and reform to protect the children of PA. The effects are generational.”

Victims and opponents of parental alienation — adults who were deceived as kids, the parents they discarded, vigilant judges, mental health professionals, court mediators and custody advocates — join forces each year on April 25 for Parental Alienation Awareness Day. The day is meant to find solutions, spread information and expose the devastating power that one parent can have over a child’s beliefs, relationships and future.

Stefanacci Portier and her husband, Grant, spent April 25 walking 11.4 miles around Key West in honor of the 11.4-year-old son she’s desperate to reconnect with.

Born in Key West, her son moved with his father to mainland Florida in August 2020, when he was 9.

“I agreed to shared custody, visitation and a parenting plan rather than force my 9-year-old son to testify on the stand in court,” Portier said. “I wouldn’t put him through that.”

Portier said her son suddenly started refusing all contact with her a year ago despite prior months of daily calls and texts, weekend visits and baseball games on the mainland.

“For a while, I believed only a few were going through this nightmare and even fewer understood it,” said Stefanacci Portier posted on Facebook after attending a Parental Alienation retreat last month in Jacksonville. “The fact that there was even a need for a parental alienation retreat means this is way bigger and affects way more families then we imagined. Over the past year, I have slowly spoken out about PA. I was afraid of retribution and embarrassed to explain my situation.”

She remains committed to reconnecting with her child and is exploring her options, after years of custody hearings and six-figure legal bills, she said.

“For generations, everyone has known the mom always gets the kids. So when a kid doesn’t live with the mom, people just automatically assume she did something egregiously wrong,” she said. “It’s the complete opposite with alienated parents. I fall into that category, but so few people truly understand what goes on with it.”

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Loggerhead Beach at Bahia Honda is seen before (left) and after the Hurricane Irma recovery efforts. CONTRIBUTED

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large section of beach, as well as the tent camping sites, at the popular Bahia Honda State Park near Big Pine Key have been closed since Hurricane Irma in September 2017.

But Park Manager Mark Duncan called the Keys Weekly last week to let us know the Sandspur Beach area has officially reopened for daytime use.

“The tent camping area will be next to reopen and we’ll start taking reservations for those spots in the coming weeks,” Duncan said, adding that the park’s cabins on the bayside have been open, but the tent camping sites, which typically have a waitlist several months long, will be a welcome return.

Restoration of the state park still continues, but the reopening of Sandspur Beach is a huge postIrma milestone, Duncan said.

The other popular stretch of beach, Loggerhead Beach, reopened in 2018, a year after the storm, park officials said.

“After the storm passed, volunteers and staff came together to remove debris, clear paths and begin the long road to recovery.

Restoration efforts are still taking place to restore the beloved park,” states the Florida State Parks website. “After the storm passed, biologists determined which park ecosystems had suffered significant damage and how that would affect native plant species. Biologists then created a plan to restore these hurricane-damaged habitats. Hurricane Irma was not the first storm to hit Bahia Honda, nor will it be the last. But what is notable is that each time, people from all over the state come together to rebuild and renew the park which they hold so dear.

The projects that have taken place here are a true testament to the spirit of resilience and perseverance that shines brightly at Bahia Honda State Park.”

“After the storm passed, volunteers and staff came together to remove debris, clear paths and begin the long road to recovery.

Restoration efforts are still taking place to restore the beloved park,” Friends of Bahia Honda State Park donated sabal palms to help restore native vegetation to the beach area that was devastated by Hurricane Irma. CONTRIBUTED

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MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS Tom and Jackie O’Neil are two of Marathon’s premier Pokémon GO players

Tom, left, and Jackie O’Neil aren’t just an adorable couple. They’re fierce Pokémon gym leaders, too. ABIGAIL HADDOCK/Keys Weekly

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t’s midnight on the streets of Marathon, and a little red car is making its way to every mural, statue and landmark on the island. As the car leaves, the occupants seem to have left their surroundings completely unchanged. However, in the virtual world of Pokémon GO, Marathon’s Midnight Marauders, Tom and Jackie O’Neil, have left their mark.

The augmented reality app merges the real world with the incredibly popular Pokémon franchise. After choosing one of three teams to join, the game uses a phone’s GPS to track players as they move in real time, offering them chances to catch Pokémon, interact with other players, collect supplies, and even challenge others for supremacy in battle hotspots known as gyms.

Launched in 2016, the game became a social media phenomenon as players took to the streets (literally) in a quest to catch ’em all.

Tom and Jackie have lived in the Keys since 2003; they began playing the game almost immediately when it became an instant hit at launch.

Jackie is well-known for playing a unique set of 20 to 40 songs, from ’70s hits to Scottish music, before each show at the Marathon Community Theatre, and said her friends there first tipped her off to the game.

“I started not too long after, because a

couple people that I knew from the theater started and showed it to me,” she said. “Tom started playing Pokémon a month later because he kept hearing me talk about it. I was like, ‘You should play with me, so we can both be the same team and all!’”

Now, Jackie and Tom have nearly caught them all, with almost 730 different Pokémon found. The pair are night owls, and they found that 2 a.m. was an excellent time to go catch Pokémon and win battles at gyms while their opponents around town were sleeping.

However, over the years, the game has changed for the O’Neils. “It’s really not the same as it was,” said Jackie, recalling the community aspect that drew her to the game in the first place.

“When we first started playing, the first two years or more, when there was something big to take down, like a Legendary Pokémon at a gym, somebody would put out the word and we’d all go. There would be all these cars there, and everyone’s children and dogs. And then COVID came and ended that. … Everyone would jump in their car and go someplace, then go ‘OK, let’s go to the next one!’ and a whole caravan of cars would go.”

“We’d even have people bringing brownies and other food,” added Tom. “We had parties and a half.”

Recently the O'Neils have been putting aside the “midnight” in Midnight Marauders in favor of walking around Crane Point with its many Pokémon hotspots. Approaching a Pokémon GO gym, Tom counted down

for Jackie to join in and defeat a newcomer, and in 15 seconds Tom and Jackie had won the battle for their team, the yellow “Team Instinct.”

The O’Neils combined their hunt for Pokémon with a search for real life animals, complete with names like Red the snake and Twofer the green heron. The couple are true animal lovers, as evidenced by the fauna that form the highlights of their travel stories.

Having visited all seven continents, they had stories about everything from penguins to moose.

Asked about their favorite travel destination, both listed Kenya. “I remember one night hearing this sound of breathing coming from the bathroom, and when I went to look, there were zebras right outside,” said Jackie While a walk in Marathon will result in more raccoon sightings than zebra, the O’Neils’ enthusiasm for wildlife, virtual and real, is contagious. And if you play Pokémon GO, look out for those Midnight Marauders.

Pokémon GO is an augmented reality game that takes players on a virtual quest as they move around the real world.

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SMALL TOWN, BIG DANCE MOVES

Prodigy Dance Center students ace showcase

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riends and families filled the Stanley Switlik cafetorium on May 7, eager to watch a host of talented junior dancers in “Small Town, Big Dreams,” Prodigy Dance Center’s recital following its most recent 12-week session of classes. Fifty-two performers from ages 3 to 14 took to the stage for a dozen group and solo numbers, showcasing ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical dance styles.

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by Maria Banks and Lisa Scobba, Prodigy offers an opportunity for students to receive professional dance instruction at an affordable price through 12week programs. More information is at www.prodigydancecenter.net.

— Alex Rickert 1. From left, Amelia Nealis, Addison Tufts, Madison Crews.

2. Olivia Banks, left, and Addison Tufts have the keys to happiness: dance medals and Oreos.

3. Tinashay Cunningham, left, and Savannah Garcia pulled double duty, taking on seven different numbers between the pair.

4. Ava Samess emcees the showcase.

5. Olivia Banks, left, and Gabriella Gonzalez.

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s water levels continue to plunge at alarming rates in drought-stricken areas of the western U.S., strange discoveries are occurring around Lake Mead just outside of Las Vegas. Most notably, water levels have dropped so low that barrels containing human remains are being discovered on a daily basis. While investigators have determined that most of the remains date back to the 1970s and ’80s, they have not officially tied the victims to mob-related activity — even though everyone knows the remains are tied to mob-related activity. Naturally, this ignited a debate at the Keys Weekly offices, over which mob movies are the best to ever hit the big screen. Always here to help, here are our...

GREATEST MOB (OR MAFIA, OR GANGSTER) MOVIES EVER MADE 10. “Once Upon a Time in America” (1984): You’ll recognize most of the films on this list, but for younger readers, this one might not ring a bell.

Do yourself a favor, either watch it for the first time or revisit this classic.

9. “Casino” (1995): You’ll see De Niro’s name all over this list, along with Pesci and others, but Sharon Stone should have won every award possible for her performance in this film.

It’s another Scorsese classic and can be debated for a much higher position on this list.

8. “The Untouchables” (1987): The ’80s were dominated by Cold War-fueled action movies, but “The Untouchables” has withstood the test of time. With a cast that includes Connery, Costner, De Niro and Garcia, it’s one of the best Al Capone and Eliot Ness stories ever created.

7. “Donnie Brasco” (1997): The mid to late ’90s witnessed a revival for gangster movies, but the chemistry between Pacino and Depp gave movie fans a refreshing twist of empathy for the bad guys.

6. “Scarface” (1983): You can’t talk about gangster movies without mentioning “Scarface.” Perhaps one of the most quoted movies of all time, it could only be Al Pacino in the role of Tony Montana, “a political refugee.”

5. “The Departed” (2006): “Get him a cranberry juice.” From Damon, DiCaprio, Wahlberg and Nicholson, this film has it all. Not only is it one of the best mob movies ever made, it’s one of the best movies ever made.

4. “Heat” (1995): Michael Mann created a cool, existential feel for this film, basing De Niro and Pacino’s cat-and-mouse chase around L.A. Not to mention, this was vintage Val Kilmer during the Val Kilmer era.

3. “Goodfellas” (1990): Although Scorsese is considered a cinematic deity, this film is arguably his masterpiece. If you don’t know Joe Pesci’s lines from this movie, you simply don’t know gangster movies.

2. “The Godfather II” (1974): It was an origin story before origin movies were cool and it is arguably just as flawless as part one. The film also gave us a young Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in the same 202 minutes of perfection.

1. “The Godfather” (1972): It was the first installment of Coppola’s epic trilogy and it not only defined any gangster movie after, it changed the scope of movies altogether.

Other arguments were made for: “A Bronx Tale,” “American Gangster,” “Road to Perdition,” “Reservoir Dogs,” “Public Enemy,” “Little Caesar” and “Eastern Promises.”

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From cats and dogs to Guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, reptiles and birds, the perfect addition to your family is waiting for you at one of the SPCA’s two campuses, in Key West and Marathon. The SPCA’s knowledgeable staff will help with advice and care tips while working to ensure a good fit between each pet and its people.

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Week 4 of the Marathon Meltdown is in the books! Here are your “biggest losers” for the week, ranked by each team’s average percent of body weight loss per individual. The weekend took its toll on quite a few teams this week, but there’s still plenty of time left!

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RANKINGS 4. Sassy By Summer: 0.25% Teresa, Lisa, Nicole

7. Wasting Away Again: +0.04% Robert, Mallory, Kacey

10. Locked & Bloated: +0.41% Alex, Patti, Javier

12. Tons of Fun: +0.81% Andrew, John, Lisa

5. Lift It to Lose It: 0.05% Bambi, Cindy, Robyn

8. Slim-O-Knockers: +0.29% Melissa, Giovanna, Mariuska

11. Time Out Toners: +0.44% Natalie, Julie, Michelle

13. Team Less is More: N/A Michelle, Bruce, Donna

6. Make it Happen: +0.03% Grimi, Lynn, Lynny

9. Oversize Highway: +0.31% Lorie, Eric, Anneke

AVERAGE TEAM WEIGHT LOSS: +0.04%

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he spring football game is less than a week away. Every year, schools throughout Florida participate in a spring game after hosting 20 team practices. This year, the Dolphins will take on Palm Glades Prep in a home contest on Wednesday, May 18 at 6 p.m.

The purpose of the spring game is to introduce potential new players to the sport. It gives young athletes an opportunity to get a feel for what the fall team will be like before diving head first into a long season.

“The spring season is much shorter and less intense compared to the fall season, which is all grind,” said head coach Mac Childress.

This spring, about 50 players originally came out to play. However, the heat and constant physical impact aren't for everyone, so the team is currently sitting at about 40 committed players.

“We’re really happy with this number,” said Childress. “It's about

double the players we ended up with last fall.” He believes the current roster will follow through when the regular season resumes in the fall.

Assisting Childress are coaches Sean Roussin, Sean McDonald, Carl Stanton, Chris Flingos and Andre Garvey. “When coaching a team, you want the best people to surround you, both on and off the field,” Mac said. “I am lucky to have a group that is always pumped and ready to put in the work.”

With several returning veterans and a larger program, the coaching staff will look to change up their practice plan this spring, breaking the team down into smaller groups to give players more individual reps and improve the roster from top to bottom.

In their last matchup with Palm Glades in 2021, Marathon earned a 7-0 win. The Fins will use the upcoming game as a way to judge their improvement as well as an indicator of team weaknesses to target before the regular season kicks off in August.

The Marathon Dolphins varsity football squad conducts a practice scrimmage under the supervision of head coach Mac Childress. CLARE MERRYMAN/Keys Weekly.

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Annual dolphin tournament raises $65K for Habitat for Humanity

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ight lines and good times were had by all on May 7 at the 16th annual Mother’s Day Dolphin Tournament presented by Keys All Area Roofing. Forty boats carrying 156 anglers headed offshore in the hopes of tipping the scales at the evening weigh-in at Curly’s Coffee and Marina before enjoying an awards banquet at Key Colony Inn. The tournament netted an impressive $65,000 for Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys, which will be used for the organization’s new affordable homes development in Marathon. Named "Bell Haven," the project will build 9 new affordable homes in 2023 which will be purchased by working families in Marathon with a 0% interest loan.

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1. Paula Hart shows off a prize catch.

CONTRIBUTED 2. Top junior Ethan Wohlers, pictured holding his award, accepts his winnings from Habitat for Humanity board president Mike Puto, left, and Keys All Area Roofing’s Dion Watson and Tim Gill.

3. Top lady angler Janet Dwyer, pictured holding her award, accepts her winnings from Habitat for Humanity board president Mike Puto, left, and Keys All Area Roofing’s Dion Watson and Tim Gill.

4. The annual tournament drew more than 150 anglers on 40 boats searching for an offshore battle.

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WHAT KILLED THE WHALE?

A 51-foot male sperm whale was found beached on May 10 near an island off of Key West. TowboatUS crews towed it to Robbie’s Marina on Stock Island, where biologists from FWC are performing a necropsy to determine its cause of death.

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BIOLOGISTS STUDY WHALE TO FIND CAUSE OF DEATH MANDY MILES

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51-foot sperm whale was the last thing one expected to see on the morning of May 11, laid out in the gravel parking lot of Robbie’s Marina on Stock Island.

There it was. A striking but sad sight, with a mouth of biblical proportions.

The male sperm whale was found on May 10, beached on the northeast side of the Mud Keys about eight miles offshore of Key West.

“We got a call from the marine sanctuary about it (Tuesday), and went out at high tide last night, around 8:30 p.m. and towed it in, arriving at Robbie’s around 3:30 a.m.,” said Sean Morley, owner of TowboatUS in Key West and Key West Harbor Services. “Fortunately, Robbie’s allowed us to bring it in here so biologists can do their work to determine its cause of death.”

Biologists from Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), and experts from marine mammal stranding groups and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, quickly got to work, making large incisions in the rough skin of the whale to determine its cause of death through a process called a necropsy, which is similar to an autopsy that’s performed on humans.

“We really won’t know anything further about what happened until later tonight or tomorrow,” FWC officials told the Keys Weekly on the morning of May 11 at the marina, adding that they are looking into unconfirmed reports of a pod of sperm whales possibly being in the area in recent days. Also, last week,

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Biologists perform a necropsy on May 11 on a sperm whale found beached offshore of Key West. MANDY MILES/ Keys Weekly

a juvenile sperm whale was sighted off the Upper Keys earlier in the week. Investigations continue into any potential correlations, FWC officers said.

Sperm whales are the largest of the toothed whales and have one of the widest global distributions of any marine mammal species, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

“They are found in all deep oceans, from the equator to the edge of the pack ice in the Arctic and Antarctic,” the agency says.

“They are named after the waxy substance — spermaceti — found in their heads. The spermaceti is an oil sac that helps the whales focus sound. Spermaceti was used in oil lamps, lubricants and candles.

“Sperm whales were a primary target of the commercial whaling industry from 1800 to 1987, which nearly decimated all sperm whale populations. The International Whaling Commission placed a moratorium on commercial whaling in 1986. The species is still recovering, and its numbers are likely increasing. The sperm whale is listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act and depleted under the Marine Mammal Protection Act,” states the NOAA Fisheries website.

Mayor Meekly (Jim Zimmerman) mistakenly believes he’s watching adult programming as Billie Dwyer (Sharon Young) can’t believe what she sees.

Photos by ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly

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FROM THE GROUND UP

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or most, the phrase “do it yourself” might refer to painting a room, doing some light landscaping, or maybe even some minor auto repairs and maintenance.

For Angela Tizzano and John Strama, owners of Marathon Mermaid Charters, DIY means building five 50-foot catamarans from the ground up.

The couple met in 2015, when Tizzano worked for Captain Hook’s while Strama operated his rental boat business, Quality Boat Rentals. Tizzano had dreamed of owning a charter vessel of her own for years, but when the couple explored the possibility of purchasing a Corinthian catamaran – used by similar dive and snorkel operations throughout the Keys – they were dismayed to find themselves at the bottom of a three-year wait list.

That’s when the “wheels started turning” in Strama’s head, and in June 2018, the idea for the original Marathon Mermaid – a name taken from Angela’s Instagram handle – was born.

“He’s practically been working on boats since he was in the womb,” said Angela. “He was like, ‘I could build one of these boats.’

We didn’t really understand at the moment in time when he had that epiphany all the work that included.”

With a list of pros and cons from Angela’s experiences on boats in Roatan and the Keys, the couple met with a naval architect to draft plans. Strama eventually convinced Alachua-based A&M Manufacturing to extend a previously-designed 28-foot fiberglass pontoon to a wider, taller 50-foot model, and work began in earnest.

On top of nearly a year of drafting, submitting and modifying plans for Coast Guard approval, standards for the new boat design required almost weekly inspections throughout the build. Required modifications even found Strama and his crew crawling inside the preconstructed hulls to add structural support.

After 18 months of work, the original Marathon Mermaid passed stability tests and earned its Certificate of Inspection, and Angela’s dream business opened on Jan. 1, 2020 – just three months before COVID closures killed the momentum of a successful launch.

With no other choice, the couple sold their brand new creation to the Spottswood family in Key West.

“We have four daughters. We still had to put food on the table, and we put all of our eggs in this basket,” said Angela.

Marathon Mermaid offers reef snorkel, sandbar and sunset charters aboard a brand-new catamaran custom built from the ground up.

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The pair’s hard work was not wasted, however, as the Spottswoods loved Strama’s design and soon requested to purchase a second identical vessel.

Seeing an opportunity, Angela and John struck a deal with the family: if the Spottswoods would pay the material costs for two boats to be built, Strama would forgo labor charges for the project. The family agreed, and Marathon Mermaid was back in business.

With approved plans now on file with the Coast Guard, subsequent Mermaid builds Angela Tizzano’s Marathon are now limited only by the Mermaid dream is now a reality availability of materials and the thanks to the boat-building experhours to complete each vestise of John Strama. ALEX RICKERT/ sel, and could theoretically be Keys Weekly. completed in six months or less.

Determined never to crawl inside a small pontoon for fiberglass work again, Strama relayed the Coast Guard’s required improvements to A&M, and hulls are now delivered fully fortified and ready for building. In fact, a visit to Driftwood Marina will find three of the catamarans lined up side by side in various stages of completion.

With the second Mermaid already in the water and operational and the Spottswoods’ boat nearly finished, the other two vessels will go to an eventual second Mermaid operation in Islamorada and a new project in Marathon to be announced soon.

That’s a lot of boat building for a man who says he doesn’t want to build boats. Strama’s design could continue to serve charters and other services throughout the Keys. But even with five nearly-complete builds under his belt, he said he’ll be happy when the most recent projects are finished.

“I’m doing these three, and then (Angela)’s getting one more smaller one, and then I’m done,” he said with a laugh.

Marathon Mermaid now offers reef snorkel, sandbar and sunset cruises for up to 42 passengers comfortably aboard Strama’s creation.

“It’s beautiful,” said Angela. “We didn’t cut any corners, it’s all cushioned, and we really stay on top of the crew to make sure they keep it clean.”

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BPW WELCOMES NEW BOARD At its May 5 meeting, the Marathon chapter of the Business and Professional Women’s Foundation inducted its new board of directors for 2022-2023. “I’m excited to try and grow the club through new member outreach, continued active volunteerism, maximizing club presence in the community, and growing value for our current membership,” said incoming president Kristin Carlson. “I hope to add depth to our meetings by expanding our monthly speaker panel; give back to members in professional growth, learning, or reflection opportunities; and further build the camaraderie that is the backbone of our BPW organization.” From left: outgoing president Mallory Pinto, Carlson, treasurer Stephanie Zajac, secretary Patti Childress and vice president Kayla D’Ascanio. CONTRIBUTED.

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PART 2

ATTACK AT INDIAN KEY: THE INDIANS

The story of Chekaika and Lieutenant Colonel Harney This is the second part in a four-part series on the attack at Indian Key.

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he University of West Florida’s John Worth has researched the Calusa people in both Spanish and Cuban archives. One of the people he identified was the celebrated Indian chief Antonio.

Physically, he is remembered as a strong, well-developed man who stood, at the very least, six feet tall.

Antonio, an established captain with a ship, was a leader of the Spanish Indians who sailed for Florida with his crew during the second escalation of the Seminole War. In stories about the Seminole War, Antonio is known by a different name. He is called Chekaika.

The first time Chekaika’s name enters the lexicon is the summer of 1839.

Lt. Col. William S. Harney led a mission to establish a trading post along the banks of the Caloosahatchee River.

The Caloosahatchee empties into Pine Island Sound at Cape Coral, Florida, on the west coast. Harney Point can be found in Cape Coral, at the end of Edith Esplanade.

Harney led 25 soldiers, two interpreters, one civilian trader and his four employees down the Caloosahatchee River. Somewhere near the mouth of the river, perhaps at Harney Point, the troop stopped along the shore, set up camp, and established an area for the trading post. A distance of about 300 yards separated the camp and the trading post. In the day or two immediately following their arrival, a group of Indians created a campsite on the other side of the river. Three days after the trading post was established, the Indians lit bonfires and began to dance into the night. In the early morning hours of July 23, 1839, under cover of night, they crossed the river.

As many as 160 Indians attacked.

The coordinated assault against both sites was launched simultaneously, with Chekaika leading his men to at-

tack the military camp and the Seminole leader Hospetarke and his people attacking the store. Thirteen people were killed between the two sites, six taken BRAD captive and 14 esBERTELLI caped. In addition to the six prisoners, is an author, the Indians recovspeaker, and Florered a keg of gunida Keys historian. powder, percussion His latest book, caps, six carbines, “The Florida Keys Skunk Ape Files,” 14 Colt rifles and a is a fun blend of large boat. There two of his favorite were zero Indian subjects — Florida casualties.

Keys history and Chekaika was the Skunk Ape. last seen leading his men up Henderson Creek and into what is today known as Rookery Bay en route to his hidden camp in the Big Cypress Swamp.

Chekaika’s hideaway was a tree island rising out of the Everglades. The isolated hardwood hammock, accessible by shallow draft boats like canoes, was surrounded by the Everglades’ “River of Grass.”

Harney was one of the lucky ones who escaped, barely, with nothing but his nightclothes. Several days later, he arrived at Indian Key aboard a small schooner. The Caloosahatchee River attack would prove to be one of the most successful Indian attacks of the Seminole War. One of the things that made Chekaika a standout was his preference for attacking in the early morning hours when darkness still covered his approach. The tactic would be repeated just over one year later.

Sometime in the last days of July 1840, Chekaika led a war party away from his tree island hideaway. How many people were among the group of warriors has never been verified, and the numbers given range from 50 to

Lt. Colonel William S. Harney.

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136. However many there were, they traveled in 17 canoes, paddled south through the slough, and followed a course that might have led them to Whitewater Bay. From there, they traveled down the Halbatahatchee River and into Florida Bay. The trip would have taken about six days. It is generally thought that the Indians stopped and waited at Lower Matecumbe Key before advancing to Indian Key. From his ship at Key Biscayne, Lt. McLaughlin penned a letter to Secretary of the Navy Paulding dated Aug. 4, 1840: “Lt. Rogers in the Wave, sailed today with 18 canoes for Cape Romano, on the western coast, touching on his passage at Tea Table Key for provisions and to take off all the people capable of quitting the hospital, for another attempt to cross the Everglades from the vicinity…”

Rogers sailed away from Tea Table Key and Fort Paulding on August 6 with all but a handful of able-bodied men left behind. Midshipman Murray and five sailors were left behind to administer aid to the hospital’s sick and wounded. Night came, midnight passed, and Aug. 6 became Aug. 7.

Chekaika led the 17 canoes away from Lower Matecumbe Key, across the Atlantic shallows in those early morning hours, and out to Indian Key. They quietly pulled their canoes up onto the western side of the island and crept ashore where they waited to attack before being discovered by Mr. Beiglett and Mr. Glass.

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WOMEN OF THE WILD Why you’ve got to sign up for ‘adult girl scouts camp’

Tavernier’s Kelly Cox takes aim at the archery course. SUSIE COX/Contributed Everglades Youth Conservation Camp is located in the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area in West Palm Beach. TIFFANY DUONG/Keys Weekly

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t’s basically adult girl scout camp.

You’re gonna love it.”

While we sat around her firepit, Kelly Cox excitedly told me about a statewide outdoors workshop run by Florida TIFFANY FWC and sent me the link DUONG to sign up. Cox heads up Everglades policy for is a self-made Florida Audubon. She’s mermaid who also a dear neighbor and loves all things cheesy (romantic friend here in Tavernier. and dairy) and So, when the chance to thrives in the 3 join her and other Florida a.m. hour. She believes in leaving outdoors-women for a weekend in the wild it all on the field and has never met came up, I didn’t hesitate. a (mis)adventure The actual name of she didn’t love. girl scout camp is FWC’s Becoming an OutdoorsWoman workshop – BOW for short. A measly $175 covers cabin lodging (dorm style) and gourmet food for three days and two nights.

There are clean showers and bathrooms. It also includes all workshops and night activities.

When the week came, Cox’s mom Susie joined us for the festivities. “Being over the age of 60 with more free time on my hands,” she said, “I decided to step out of my comfort zone and try something new.”

We drove up to Everglades Youth Conservation Camp in West Palm Beach to begin our long weekend at stay-away camp. The grounds are gorgeous – set around a freshwater lake stocked with fish, surrounded by flowers and native plants and full of opportunities to have fun.

The stated goal of the BOW program is to allow anyone to learn more outdoors skills and to become more comfortable being in the wild. Intended for women particularly but open to anyone, the courses are run by

FWC officers and scientists who volunteer their time to share their skills and knowledge. I had little idea about what I’d signed up for, but I left with a buoyed spirit, some new skills and wonderful memories.

“Women are the most untapped demographic in outdoor recreation, and programs like BOW are critical because they reduce barriers to entry for those activities,” Cox said. “Plus, the workshops are safe, affordable and fun. They foster a supportive environment where women can try new outdoor activities in a judgment-free way.”

The courses are designed for people who have never tried these activities before but want to learn, the FWC website says.

They’re also appropriate for those with some experience but who want to improve their skills or learn new ones. Workshops include everything from fly fishing and small-game hunting to boating basics and backpacking survival skills.

I opted for an eclectic mix of courses, starting with water ecology and outdoor photography. This was followed by fire starters, talking turkey, small game, clay shooting and gator hunting. I rounded out my weekend learning to cook gourmet campfire meals.

Cox aptly described BOW experience as the combination of the nostalgia of summer camp with the challenge of trying new things outdoors. She used the weekend as an opportunity to gently broach her fear of guns and loud noises – under professional supervision. I watched as patient FWC ladies who hunt and regularly shoot coached and supported Cox through her anxiety. She ended up shooting five rounds of clays in a row and feeling very supported.

The random text message updates I sent my family included exclamations like “I am having the best time at grown-up girlscounts.

I’ve been laughing nonstop,” as well as, “Just learned how to skin a squirrel – jacket and pants style – and call a turkey to kill it.” And, finally, “I am a whiz with a shotgun. Who knew?!”

Susie Cox learns to load a musket and other black powder guns. KELLY COX/Contributed

Each workshop was 3 1/2 hours long – a solid first experience. I don’t think I could have started a fire, hunted anything or braved the wilderness – until now. And, while I don’t intend to sign up for “Naked and Afraid” anytime soon, I do feel more equipped to adventure and try new activities.

On our last night, FWC’s Sandy Clutter donned a headscarf that read “Camp Like a Girl” while leading the group in old girl scout songs. Susie Cox joined her, dancing around the fire and getting attendees to join in on chants about the muffin man and meeting a bear. The energy was infectious.

“When was the last time you had dessert of s’mores around a roaring campfire, listening to and singing old-time camp songs?”

Susie asked. “Lots of smiles and sticky fingers on the way back to the cabins!”

I can’t remember the last time I felt that relaxed and free. And now, I can’t wait to do it again. If you feel inclined, the next BOW weekend will take place in Ocala National Forest in October. Register at https://myfwc. com/education/programs/outdoors-woman/.

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MARATHON WEEKLY / MAY 12, 2022 BRIEFLY KEYS100 Ultramarathon to run next weekend The annual KEYS100 Ultramarathon from Key Largo at Mile Marker 99 to Key West is Saturday, May 21.

The start time is about 5:15 a.m. and the race runs all day, Saturday night and into Sunday morning. Runners will be crossing U.S. 1 at several points: Atlantic Boulevard in Key Largo, Lignumvitae Channel in Islamorada, the Channel Five Bridge, Guava Avenue in Grassy Key, Knights Key Boulevard in Marathon and Veteran’s Memorial Park at the south end of the Seven Mile Bridge. The race historically has not heavily affected traffic on U.S. 1 as the runners are typically spread out and running on the shoulder, Heritage Trail and bike path. More information is at keys100.com.

$10 worth of free book sale items. The sale includes hardcover, softcover, DVDs and audio ranging in price from 50 cents to $2, with some specially marked unique items. The sale runs from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Funds raised by the Marathon Friends of the Library will go toward library programming and new book purchases. To learn more about membership or the book sale, please call Sara at 305-240-0074 or Patti at 305-731-9628.

The Marathon library branch accepts a limited number of book donations during business hours. For large donations, please call or text Bruce at 912-634-6277 to arrange for pickup or delivery.

Marathon Friends of the Library to host book sale The newly created Marathon Friends of the Library is having the first book sale in the new(ish) Marathon branch of Monroe County Libraries.

The sale is set for Thursday to Saturday, May 12-14 at the library located at 3490 Overseas Hwy. in Marathon.

The sale will include a “mixer” on Thursday evening to sign up new members, who will be able to choose

Marathon library continues packed event schedule Thursday, May 12: ProcraftinatorsCrafting with Cricut (Adults), 2-3:30 p.m.; Lego Club, 4 p.m.

Friday, May 13: Photography (Adults), 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Arts & Crafts, 4 p.m.; Tween Time fun, 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 14: Easy Yoga (Adults), 10 a.m.; Saturday Stories: Weekend Storytime, 10:30 a.m.

Monday, May 16: 3D Printing Open Lab, 10 a.m.; VR & Robots Open Lab, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 17: Get Creative with Art, (adults & teens), 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Preschool Storytime,10:30 a.m.; Science Club, 4 p.m.; Dungeons & Dragons, adults, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, May 18: Cosmic Kids Movement & Yoga Adventures, 10:30 a.m.; Dungeons & Dragons for Teens, 3 p.m.; Dungeons & Dragons, Adults, 5 p.m.; Easy Yoga Flow, Adults, 5:25 p.m.

CFFK offers grants for Lower Keys nonprofits The Community Foundation of the Florida Keys is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations headquartered in the Lower Keys, to support projects that will benefit residents in communities from Big Coppitt to Big Pine Key. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 27 and the application form is available at cffk.org/grants.

The foundation has funds to offer small grants, typically up to $3,000, to assist with specific programs, projects and/or urgent needs, not to cover regular administrative costs.

Applications must be submitted online. Only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations headquartered from Big Pine to Big Coppitt may apply. More infor-

mation is available from Kevin Bowes at kevin@cffk.org or 305-809-4992.

NOAA announces hurricane awareness webinars The NOAA Southeast and Caribbean Regional Collaboration Team has organized a series of webinars with experts from across NOAA to present information pertaining to a variety of topics. The series runs through early June, and topics include: Tracking Hurricane Ida through NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration: preparedness, response and recovery.

•Learning about forecast products that focus on tropical cyclone genesis.

• How NOAA provides information to mariners.

En Español: Manteniendo el público informado de eventos peligrosos durante la pandemia (Keeping the public informed of hazardous events during the pandemic).

• Hurricane forecast collaboration in the Caribbean.

The webinars will be held on Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. on May 17 and 24, and Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m. on May 26 and June 2. More information is at noaa.gov/2022-hurricane-awareness-webinars.

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OBITUARY

BEAUTIFUL MUSIC … … from a total jerk?

PATRICIA A. FASCHING 1932-2022 It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved mother, Patricia A. “Patti” Fasching, as she began her journey from this life on April 24 in Marathon. She died peacefully in her home at the age of 89.

Born Patricia A. Fritchey in Allentown, Pennsylvania on May 15, 1932, Patti lived a full and rewarding life as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She married the love of her life, Frank, on Sept. 8, 1951, at 19 years of age, after graduating from Central Catholic High School. After working as a secretary for the Lehigh Valley Cooperative Potato Growers, she became a homemaker and mother of five children: Anthony, Nanette, William, Joseph and Karen. Later, Patti worked part time at Inches Away Figure Salon. She was a forerunner of the fitness movement of the ’70s, and always stayed in tiptop physical condition. Patti was a loving mother, wife and homemaker. In her honor, Sept. 30, 1983 was proclaimed as Patti Fasching Day in Allentown by Mayor Joseph Daddona for her loving contributions to her family and community.

She was also named honorary chairman of the board of Queen City Electrical Supply Company in Allentown.

After the death of her husband in 2009, Patti became a full-time resident of the Florida Keys. In an effort to combat her grief, she adopted a trained emotional support dog, an English lab named Ilsa. Patti and Ilsa would frequent her daughter’s 4th grade classroom, allowing special students to read with Ilsa. Patti was an active member of St. Columba Church in Marathon. She was loved by many, including her family members, friends, caregivers, service providers and her pastor Debra Maconaughey.

Patti is survived by her daughters Nanette Young and Karen Thomas of Marathon and her son Joseph (Linda) Fasching of Orefield, Pennsylvania. Her husband Frank of Allentown, sons Anthony Fasching (Jerri) of Whitehall, William Fasching (Kathleen) of Allentown, and granddaughter Sarah of Ithaca, NY, predeceased her. She has seven remaining grandchildren: Frank (Chelsea) of Marathon, Katrina (Richard) of Chula Vista, California, William of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Krysti of Marathon, Joseph (Victoria) of Kutztown, Pennsylvania, Nicholas of Orefield, Pennsylvania, and Anthony of Whitehall, Pennsylvania. She was also blessed with four great grandchildren: Ethan and Hannah Hinzo of Chula Vista, California, Sophia Young of Marathon, and Trey Fasching of Kutztown, Pennsylvania. A service will be held on Saturday, June 25 at 10 a.m. at St. Columba Episcopal Church in Marathon, when her extended family will gather together for her celebration of life.

In lieu of flowers, please offer any donations to Payton’s Promise Sanctuary, 487 29th St. Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050. Payton’s Promise is a non-profit organization that provides sanctuary for homeless dogs nearing the end of life who have special needs or are otherwise difficult to adopt. Patti has genuinely touched the hearts of many. She will be deeply missed, but her infinite love will live in our hearts forever.

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avid Crosby is a total jerk.

At least that’s what many of his old bandmates say.

A founding member of the Byrds as well as Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Crosby has known the heavenly heights of music stardom as well as the hellish lows of serving prison time for drug and gun violations. A case of hepatitis C necessitated a liver transplant in 1994, courtesy of Phil Collins.

Crosby really pissed off Neil Young, calling his girlfriend Daryl Hannah a “purely poisonous predator.” Neil responded, “Crosby should write an introspective book: ‘Why People Won’t Talk to Me Anymore.’” Crosby spit similar venom about Graham Nash’s divorce and accused Nash of only hanging around “just trying to keep the money coming.” Nash was about as happy as Young was. And a representative of Byrds co-founder Roger McGuinn said that “(Crosby) is not hated. But that doesn’t mean anyone wants to work with him.”

So how does a guy who seems to be such a jerk make such incredibly beautiful music?

Crosby recently released “For Free,” a wonderfully textured and brilliantly composed album that is absolute ear candy. The opening track, “River Rise,” begins with Crosby’s sweet vocal over a piano, and builds into a climactic chorus that features Michael McDonald and Crosby’s layered vocals.

The man does know a thing or two about harmony. Combining his love of his life in California with a reflection on his own dwindling years, Crosby sings, “Let the clock run out, don’t care about it, not today.”

“I Think I” begins with some beautiful and intricate acoustic guitar work, something that’s luckily present all over this album. A song about lessons learned over time, “I think I found my way” is the sentiment that glues this song together. Although not credited, I swear I can hear Boz Scaggs contributing a vocal response in the third chorus of this song.

“The Other Side of Midnight” is pure, beautiful Crosby. His angelic vocal harmonies tell us of a dream world where the stars are in different places and nights are spent counting galaxies out at sea — put on a set of good headphones, close your eyes and transport yourselves onto that dream boat.

An album standout is his collaboration with Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen, “Rodriguez For a Night.” With characters straight out of the Steely Dan roster, a selfJOHN confessed “drugBARTUS store cowboy” pines unrequited for a is the Mayor of woman who’s smitthe City of Maraten with “the outlaw thon. He also is Rodriguez.” This a musician who performs around track could easily town. For more have been lifted see johnbartus. from “Gaucho” — com with the exception of Crosby’s less jaded and seedy vocals.

The title track, “For Free,” is the wonderful Joni Mitchell classic from her younger days. Crosby and Mitchell had a brief relationship that resulted in his producing an album for her and getting her out to the nascent singersongwriter scene in Laurel Canyon where musical history was made. Joni and David are still on good terms, and she has to be pleased with this version of her song, presented here as a duet with the amazing Sarah Jarosz.

Their vocal harmonies flow beautifully around the piano accompaniment, telling the story of the street musician playing real good for free.

If this proves to be Crosby’s last album (he says he has two more to record), there wouldn’t be a better finale than the closer, “I Won’t Stay For Long.”

A song about a man nearing his last days, this reflective track was actually written by his son, James Raymond.

Raymond is the album’s co-producer.

He co-wrote a lot of the songs and plays a lot of the instruments on the record. Crosby gives the perfect take on Raymond’s words, perhaps one of the few with the perspective to do so: “I’m standing on the porch / Like it’s the edge of a cliff / Beyond the grass and gravel / Lies a certain abyss.”

While Crosby may have pissed off a lot of people, he still found more than a few stellar talents to help bring out his own. And this album is one of the best collections of songs I’ve heard in a while — impeccably produced, and sung by a man whose voice sounds 50 years younger than he really is. Godspeed, David Crosby — I can’t wait to hear those next two albums.

- John’s Perpetual Island Tour resumes in June. In the meantime, listen to his music at www.johnbartus.hearnow. com

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SOFTBALL SLUGFEST Spring baseball, softball seasons are rolling at Marathon Community Park 1

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The Marathon Youth Club baseball and softball leagues are in full swing at the Marathon Community Park. May 3 brought a battle of often-confused sea creatures as the Dolphins took on the Mahi for supremacy on the diamond in a hard-fought 9-9 tie.

Majors and minors baseball games will continue every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. with final games on Wednesday, May 25. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. belong to the softball league, with final games on Tuesday, May 24.

— Alex Rickert 1. Tia Hawkins at bat for the Dolphins.

2. Samantha Lawrence and Addison field an infield ground ball for the Mahi.

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3. Mahi infielder Leona Johnson races to first to force out the batter.

4. Addison starts toward first after hitting the ball.

5. Ashley Strama makes a catch for the Dolphins.

6. Daelani Holmes puts a dent in the softball with this hit.

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7. Mahi Samantha Lawrence, left, crosses the plate as Dolphin Ashley Strama lays on the tag for a close play at home.

Photos by BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly. See more sports photos at www.shadypalmphotography.com.

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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

IGUANA BAIT Florida Keys Brewing Company Enjoy a selection of favorite beers, like Iguana Bait, in the beer garden of Florida Keys Brewing Company in Islamorada. Visit the taproom for a tasting flight. Or stop on by to fill your growler. There’s always a wide variety of beers on tap, ranging from yearround staples to seasonal and barrel-aged limited releases. Every drop is brewed in the Florida Keys.

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

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

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

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a fifth-generation local, your options are endless. Indulge in something new or revisit a familiar favorite. And above all, support the local owners and loyal employees who are vital to our Keys communities.

TANIA GUTIERREZ Sparky’s Landing, Marathon When did you start working at Sparky’s? My dad Gilberto was a server, so I started coming in and helping out when I was 9, and I officially started working when I was 16. I’ve been here for 6 years.

Best item on the menu? The fish tacos are my favorite handheld item, and my favorite pizza would have to be the barbecue chicken.

Funniest or weirdest thing a customer has ever said to you? Some people ask me, “Do you guys really cook dolphin here?

How can you do that to them?” The weirdest thing is when you tell them what it is and they sometimes seem disappointed.

SMOKED SALMON EGGS BENEDICT Two Friends Patio Restaurant, Key West Eggs Benedict is the ultimate in breakfast and brunch decadence, and Two Friends Patio Restaurant offers five different styles — lobster, blackened shrimp, crab cake, smoked salmon and the traditional style with Canadian bacon and hollandaise sauce.

Pair it with their famous bloody Marys or mimosas and call it a great day.

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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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •

NOTICE OF BID/ REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NOTICE OF UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL FOR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SUGARLOAF FIRE STATION PROJECT Monroe County, Florida Purchasing Office Gato Building 1100 Simonton Street Room 2-213 Key West, Florida 33040 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Monroe County, Florida has received an unsolicited proposal submitted under the provisions of Section 255.065, Florida Statutes, Public-Private Partnerships, for the design, construction and financing of a new fire station for Monroe County to be located on the site of the existing Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Station at 17175 Overseas Highway, Sugarloaf Key. Monroe County currently owns the site. The site is depicted below: Under Section 255.065, Florida Statutes, the County is required to publish notice of the acceptance of an unsolicited proposal and a willingness to accept competing proposals. The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County has determined that this unsolicited proposal is sufficient for consideration on a preliminary basis and, as such, Monroe County will accept competing proposals for the design, construction and financing of a new fire station on the site of the existing Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Station at 17175 Overseas Highway, Sugarloaf Key during this notification period. No final decision has been made relative to accepting this or any proposal for this project. Persons or entities submitting competing proposals are advised that such proposals must be in compliance with Section 255.065, Florida Statutes including, but not limited to, Subsection 255.065(4), Florida Statutes.

Additionally, the unsolicited proposal was submitted in contemplation of the potential settlement of litigation in Sugarloaf Wi-Fi, Incorporated v. Sugarloaf Fire Department, Incorporated, Kevin Gerard, Randall Livingston, et. al., Case No. 2017-CA-0020-K and Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County v. Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Department & Sugarloaf Wi-Fi, Incorporated, 2017-CA-0631.

Consequently, the unsolicited proposal and any competing proposals must incorporate in the design thereof structural elements that will permit Sugarloaf Wi-Fi, Incorporated to locate equipment needed to support a stealth cell tower.

Moreover, the Monroe County Division of Fire Rescue has expressed a preference that the any proposed design of the Sugarloaf Fire Station incorporate a multipurpose conference room to accommodate departmental training, public meetings and other community outreach events.

The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and to negotiate a comprehensive public-private partnership agreement with the Proposer whose proposal best serves the interests of the County. Nothing contained herein shall be interpreted as an obligation or binding agreement by the County regarding the Project.

Pursuant to Subsection 50.0211(3)(a), Florida Statutes, all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www.floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. A copy of the unsolicited proposal received by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar.com or www.monroecountybids.com.

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 proposals be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl.gov, no later than 3:00 P.M., on June 28, 2022. The subject line on the email must read as follows: Proposal for Public-Private Partnership Opportunity for Sugarloaf Fire Station Project 06/28/22 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 proposal is not rejected due to the file size.

Should your proposal documents exceed 25MB, please email: omb-purchasing@monroecounty-fl.gov in advance of the deadline for receipt of competing proposals.

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of COORDINATE ME located at 9 Sombrero Blvd. #211, Marathon, FL 33050, intends to register the said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

DATED at Marathon, Monroe County, Florida this 9th of May, 2022.

By: Wod Freak, LLC Contact Person: Hannah E. Richards, Manager Publish: May 12, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

Or iPhone one-tap: US: +16465189805,, 89012655332# or +16699006833,,89012655332# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 646 518 9805 or +1 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 890 1265 5332 International numbers available: https://mcbocc.zoom.us/u/ kbtNiR7riL For a copy of the agenda or other information, contact Janet Gunderson, Grants Coordinator, in writing at 1100 Simonton St., Room 2-213, Key West, FL 33040; by phone at 305-2924470; or by email at GundersonJanet@monroecounty-fl.gov. If members of the public wish to submit written documentation, the documentation must be submitted to Janet Gunderson prior to the meeting and no later than May 26, 2022 by 5:00 P.M. The public is advised that some or all the members of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners may attend the meeting and discuss items that may come before the Commission.

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., prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”. Live Closed Captioning is available via our web portal @ http://monroecountyfl. Iqm2. com/Citizens/Default.aspx for meetings of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners Publish: May 12, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

9100 South Dadeland Blvd., Ste. 1620 Miami, FL 33156 Telephone: (305) 448-4244 Fax: (305) 448-4211 E-Mail: rudy@suarezlawyers.com Secondary E-Mail: eca@ suarezlawyers.com Publish: May 12 & 19, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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: May 5, 2022.

Personal Representative: DEANE JAEGER 17 Calle Uno Key West, FL 33040 (262) 646-4362 Attorney for Personal Representative: REGINA W. DRENNAN, ESQUIRE Florida Bar Number: 64792 Law Office of Regina W. Drennan PO Box 39514 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33339 Telephone: (954) 551-6305 Fax: (954) 252-4209 E-Mail: regina@rdrennanlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: regina@ drennanesq.com Publish: May 5 & 12, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 15TH STREET MARINA MARATHON, LLC GIVES NOTICE OF THE INTENT TO SELL OR DISPOSE OF THE FOLLOWING ABANDONED VESSEL ON JUNE 8, 2022, 9:00 AM AT 890 15TH STREET, MARATHON, FLORIDA 33050.

Pursuant to Florida Statute 328.17, 15th Street Marina Marathon, LLC reserves the right to remove vessel from auction prior to auction date. 15th Street Marina Marathon, LLC reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

Vessel Name: None Hull Number: 41DC4 Florida Registration: FL4428NT 1963 Hatteras Owner: Andrew Schlieper Publish: May 5 & 12, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 10:00 AM at the Islander Resort in Islamorada, FL. 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: May 12, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Public Meeting Announcement – Monroe County Human Services Advisory Board (HSAB)/ Monroe County Board of County Commissioners The Human Services Advisory Board (HSAB) will meet Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 10:00 AM in the Marathon Government Center, BOCC Meeting Room, on the 2nd Floor, 2798 Overseas Highway.

The Board will make recommendations on the County Fiscal Year 2023 funding for human services.

The meeting will be a hybrid format with the HSAB meeting live at the Marathon Government Center. The public will be able to participate in-person or via Communication Media Technology (“CMT”) using a Zoom Webinar platform.

The HSAB meeting will begin at 10:00 A.M., on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. The webinar will begin approximately at 9:30 A.M., ½ hour before the meeting, to allow time for people to join and test connections. Below are the various options available to the public to view the live meeting and/or to make public comments on certain agenda items during the public portion of the meeting.

Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/89012655332

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION MIDDLE KEYS FILE NO.: 21-CP-22-M IN RE: THE ESTATE OF FYRN L. BABBE, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of FYRN L. BABBE, deceased, whose date of death was May 13, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this notice is May 12, 2022.

Personal Representative: DONNA JEAN BABBE 932 96TH Street Ocean Marathon, Florida 33050 Attorney for Personal Representative: RODOLFO SUAREZ, JR., ESQ. Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar Number: 013201 Suarez Law

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2022-CP-126-K IN RE: ESTATE OF TERRY L. OLSEN, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of TERRY L. OLSEN, deceased, whose date of death was February 19, 2022, and whose social security number is xxx-xx-0512, 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 estate is testate and the date of the decedent’s Will and any codicils are November 1, 2019. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against 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 SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is: May 12, 2022.

Personal Representative: Kenji Bennett P.O. Box 501426 Marathon, FL 33050 Attorney for Personal Representative: James J. Dorl, Esq. Florida Bar No. 618403 JAMES J. DORL, P.A. Suite 12 First Professional Centre 5701 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6565 Facsimile: (305) 743-4143 e-mail: jjdorl@yahoo.com Publish: May 12 & 19, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION JUDGE KOENIG CASE NO.: 22-CP-000087-K IN RE: ESTATE OF JEANNE CATHERINE JAEGER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Jeanne Catherine Jaeger, deceased, whose date of death was February 10, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 302 Fleming 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 having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 22-DR-000080-M Division: Family ERYKA DEL CUETO, Petitioner, and LUIZ THOMAZINI, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: LUIZ THOMAZINI Last Known Address: 6116 SW 62ND TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33143 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on ERYKA DEL CUETO, whose address is PO BOX 510316, KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA 33051, on or before JUNE 5, 2022, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 3117 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, MARATHON, FLORIDA 33050, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.)

Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated this 2nd day of May 2022 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Calvin Joseph Deputy Clerk Publish: May 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • AUTOS WANTED

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

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

Marathon Auto Air looking for technician. Pay based on experience and how often you show up to work! Apply in person at 2525 Overseas Highway, Marathon. 305-289-9884

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

Big Pine Key Resort, MM 33, now hiring for housekeepers, front office, maintenance and activities positions starting at $19/ hour plus benefits. Are you Awesome? Do you like to have fun at work? Apply at www.covecommunities. com Join our Team.

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

Key West Art Center & Gallery is looking for part time sales associate, one to three days per week, for our busy, colorful gallery located in Old Town. Hourly wage starts at $14/hr.

Gallery is open 10 am to 5 pm daily. Contact Nancy at nhenning@bellsouth.net HIRED IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK!!!

BOAT RENTAL WANTED Family of four wanting to rent a boat for a day or two. Somewhere between May 14-20. With or w/out owner. I'll buy the gas but I can only pay $200.00/ day to rent boat. Call Capt.

Don at 305-942-9096 BOAT SLIP FOR RENT Two Boat slips - 35' max, available oceanside in Marathon. Self contained incl. one parking space. $20.00 per foot/month plus water. F/L/S Pet negotiable - charge applies. 305-6108002 PLACE YOUR BOAT SLIP FOR RENT AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 TODAY!

COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT PLACE YOUR COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy.

Call 305-743-0844 TODAY!

EMPLOYMENT UPPER KEYS Program Facilitator: PartTime. Manager position , computer skills, create & implement programs.

Independent contractor: 20 hrs/wk, 18 weeks: MaySept. Potentially long-term position.

Independent Contractor: $6,000. Send resume to justolderyouthinc @ g m a i l . c o m PLACE YOUR HELP WANTED AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 TODAY! EMPLOYMENT MIDDLE KEYS Vacation Rental part time help needed in Marathon.

Competitive pay and nice working conditions.

Drivers license and working Saturdays required. Call 3 0 5 – 2 0 4 - 4 3 2 6 Pancho's Fuel Dock in Marathon is looking for a part-time cashier Thu/Fri/Sat. Please call 305-743-2281.

CDL Drivers needed.

Must have a clean record & drug free. We are offering competitive wages. Please apply in person at Discount Rock & Sand, 10500 Aviation Blvd, Unit 2, Marathon.

Marathon Yacht Club is hiring a part-time general maintenance person. $18/hr, up to 10 Hours a Week, Flexible Schedule.

Call 305-743-6739 to schedule an interview.

Marathon Yacht Club is hiring a part-time server. $12/hr + Guaranteed Tip Pool, Employee Meals, Private Club & Friendly Atmosphere, Varying Hours Tuesday – Saturday.

Call 305-743-6739 to schedule an interview.

Help Wanted - Two Conchs Bait and Tackle in Marathoncompetitive wages and working 3040 hrs a week. Contact George 305-289-0199 Boat rental company in Marathon needs a mechanic. Boat experience a plus. Call 305-481-7006 Also hiring a boat cleaner call 305-481-7006.

City of Marathon Current Job Openings: Engineering Intern, Marina Customer Service Rep, Part-time Marina Custodian/Maintenance and Marina Tech/ Pump Out Captain. Full Benefits. EOE Please see City website for details w w w. c i . m a r a t h o n . f l. u s 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 at 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call 305 393-0631 ask for April.

Food for Thought in Marathon is hiring! FT and PT positions available, customer service, retail and kitchen prep. Healthy lifestyle and good sense of humor preferred.

Call (305) 743-3297 Serve/Bartend on the ocean! FT/PT Ocean front private swim club is seeking customer service oriented server/bartender. Serve on pool deck, beach and/or bar lounge. Open year round, 10am-7pm daily. Full time/ Part time. Small friendly staff. Above average hourly wage plus tips. Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call April (305) 393-0631.

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

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

Property Manager, full time, Key Colony Beach, Sea Isle Condo - 1101 West Ocean Drive, Salary 65K-70K, resume to H a r d i n gT h o m a s L @ a o l . com, or call 734-476-0531 HIRED IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!!

Groundskeeper/ Maintenance person, Key Colony Beach, Sea Isle Condominium, 2025 hrs. per week, $20 per hr., $500 signing bonus available, apply by e-mail to HardingThomasL@aol. com, or call 734-476-0531.

HIRED!!!

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

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

HOBBIES/COLLECT. PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches.

Old Model Military Clocks & Watches.

Call 305-743-4578 WANTED: BUYING VINTAGE APPAREL. T-shirts, jackets, hats, denim, sneakers. 1999 or older. Any size. Any condition. Any amount.

Blake 941-356-1723

EMPLOYMENT

PLACE YOUR HOBBIES/ COLLECTIBLES AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy.

Call 305-743-0844 TODAY!

LOWER KEYS

HOUSING FOR RENT

The Housing Authority of the City of Key West is looking for the right candidate to fill the position of HVAC Maintenance Mechanic.

Applicants should be able to Analyze HVAC systems operations and pinpoint issues. The right candidate must also be courteous and professional.

Salary Commensurate with Experience. The KWHA provides health, retirement, and leave benefits for permanent full-time employees. To apply, please contact Human Resources at martinezm@kwha.org or (305)296-5621. EOE & Drug Free Work Place.

This opportunity is covered under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968.

CENTENNIAL BANK IS HIRING! TELLER II MARATHON/KEY WEST. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Conduct transactions with speed, accuracy and efficiency while meeting or exceeding service quality standards. Safeguard bank assets assigned to them.

Contribute to the growth of the bank by promoting and cross selling bank products and services. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Equivalent to four years high school or GED, with particular emphasis during high school in office skills, shop skills, or others, plus 12 to 18 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

To apply, please visit our careers page: www. my100bank .com/careers

Available for 1 person.

2 1/2 rooms + 8' X 22' screened porch. All utilities incl. wifi, satellite TV, washer/dryer. 2nd house from ocean. Off-street parking. Private & quiet.

MM 96 Key Largo. $1,850/ month F/L/S 305-853-3779 Large Studio Bedroom Suite in Conch House in Marathon - Funrnished. $1,600/month incl. utilities.

F/L/S No Pets. 305-610-8002 Marathon - 2 BR Conch House available Unfurnished, new kitchen, tile & carpet floors, huge closets. Laundry avail. Long term lease. No pets. $2,400/ month incl. electric. Tenant must pay for sewer & water. F/L/S 305-610-8002 PLACE YOUR HOUSING FOR RENT AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 TODAY!

RV LOT FOR RENT Large RV Lot for rent in Marathon. Full hook up. $1500/month plus utilities.

305-731-5042 PLACE YOUR RV LOT FOR RENT AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 TODAY!

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

305.743.0844

BUSY PEDIATRIC OFFICE IN TAVERNIER IS SEEKING

A FULL TIME MF MEDICAL ASSISTANT MUST have prior Pediatric Experience. MUST be a team player who is willing to cross cover when the need arises. MUST be personable and professional in appearance and demeanor.

MUST be reliable to come to work on time and not leave until all assignments are completed.

Excellent starting salary and benefits including partially paid health insurance through BC-BS, PTO, 401 K plan, and more.

Spanish speaking is desirable but not necessary.

PLEASE CALL 3058530558 OPTION 5 TO SPEAK WITH ERIC.

Busy Key Largo Dive Center has immediate openings for

BOAT CAPTAINS $1,500 SIGNING BONUS

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

Send resume to resumes@rainbowreef.com

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DUI Evaluator Part-time – Marathon

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.

Join Our Team!

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement • Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time • 401K Employer Match • Quarterly Cash Profit Sharing • Fun, Fast-Paced Environment • Great Hours

PART TIME / FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES W/FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES CULINARY OPENINGS SOUS CHEF & PM COOK ROOMS OPENINGS FRONT DESK SUPERVISOR RESERVATIONS AGENT HOUSEKEEPING ALL POSITIONS - PLEASE SEE OUR HOUSEKEEPING AD FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES!

Key West VP/Employee Experience Officer Customer Service Representative Maintenance Technician Full Time & Part Time Tellers

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

305.743.0844

F&B GREETER & BUSSER/FOOD RUNNER ENGINEERING OPENINGS MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATE SPA TERRE OPENINGS SPA COORDINATOR LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST NAIL TECH

Marathon Customer Service Representative

Apply Online at KeysBank.com/Careers

APPLY ONLINE AT www.noblehousehotels.com/careers APPLY IN PERSON AT Zero Duval St.

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

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

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

SCAN TO VIEW JOB OPENINGS. APPLY TODAY!

EOE-M/F/V/D

Equal Housing Lender

INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL SPECIALIST The Florida Keys Aqueduct Aqueduct Authority is in need of an ICS Specialist. Must have a Vocational/Technical degree with training emphasis in electronics or instrumentation/ measurement & process control/monitoring systems; supplemented by six (6) years previous experience and/or training that includes electronics and process control/monitoring systems; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must be able to obtain Certified Control Systems Technician status within two years. Benefit package extremely competitive! Location: Marathon. Salary Range $67,363.15-$106,702.20 DOQ. Apply online at www.fkaa.com/employment

EEO, VPE, ADA

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR “C”

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

Apply online at www.fkaa.com

EEO, VPE, ADA

Ocean Key Resort and Spa is EOE.

OCEAN KEY RESORT IS LOOKING FOR

HOUSEKEEPING ASSOCIATES FOR ALL HOUSEKEEPING POSITIONS

WE OFFER VERY COMPETITIVE PAY, REDUCED-COST EMPLOYEE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES AND SO MUCH MORE! PART TIME / FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES APPLY ONLINE AT www.noblehousehotels.com/careers APPLY IN PERSON AT Zero Duval St. Ocean Key Resort and Spa is EOE.

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

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • •305.743.0844 THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE IN MARATHON IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT HAWKS CAY IS HIRING FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS

Reservations Agent • Spa Guest Service Agents Gift Shop Attendants • Uniform Attendant F&B Receiving Clerks • Engineers • Banquet Setup On-Call Banquet Servers • Stewards/Dishwashers Servers • Bartenders • Safety Services Welcome Booth • Drivers AND MORE…

Please apply online at www.hawkscayjobs.com Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Colony Point is looking for a part-time (approximately 30-35 hours a week) maintenance professional.

Must have 5 years of property maintenance experience.

Pool certification is ideal.

Please call 305.743.7701 to schedule an appointment.

References required.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST: • Be able to pass FDLE background check.

• Sign a loyalty oath required by law.

• Provide excellent customer service. Excellent interpersonal communication is required for working with the public in a responsive, courteous, and professional manner.

• Possess basic computer knowledge and be proficient in data entry.

• Be capable to carry/lift voting equipment and boxes weighing approximately 40 pounds.

• Be able to maintain a working knowledge of elections laws, rules, opinions, and office policy.

• Maintain a working knowledge of the services we provide and become familiar with services other county offices provide in and away from our office building.

• Work well with others, develop, and maintain a mature, professional teamwork relationship with the ability to perform in a flexible work environment.

• Commit to continuous learning.

• Be able to perform in an environment of constant change.

• Be able to present oral and written reports clearly and concisely.

• Be able to exercise considerable independent initiative and sound judgment in completing day-to-day assignments and activities to support operations.

• Be available to work weekends and after hours, sometimes with little notice.

Supervisor of Elections contact information: 305-292-3416 Pick up an application at Marathon Office 10015 Overseas Hwy., MM 52.5

OPEN POSITIONS AT BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA TAVERNIER MARINERS HOSPITAL - Athletic Trainer - First Cook - Multi-Modality Imaging Tech $9,000 Bonus - Registered Nurse, ICU - Social Work Case Manager MARATHON FISHERMEN’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - Floor Technician, $5,000 Bonus - Lead Med Technologist, Laboratory $15,000 Bonus - Medical Assistant, $3,000 Bonus - Pool Clinical Pharmacist - Security Officer

APPLY AND LEARN MORE careers.baptisthealth.net or call 786-243-8507

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

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

SUDOKU SOLUTION

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Pigeon Key is seeking dedicated professionals seeking to make a positive impact in their community. Those individuals who wish to work on a uniquely beautiful island , while promoting our cultural history and preserving the natural Keys environment are encouraged to apply.

Competitive wages based on ability and experience. Applicants will be subject to criminal background check and drug screening.

Positions include: Trolley Operator (CDL licensing course provided for qualified applicant) Tour Guides, Sales Associates, Customer Relations Reps, Maintenance, Rental Associates and more.

Application online at pigeonkey.net - under the Staff icon. Or apply in person at the Pigeon Key Gift Shop, 2010 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL. Questions and completed applications can be emailed to pigeonkey@aol.com

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.

OCEANFRONT PRIVATE SWIM CLUB IN KEY COLONY BEACH IS SEEKING A MAINTENANCE MANAGER The Cabana Club is seeking a full time, hands-on maintenance manager. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; pool maintenance (training can be provided), general plumbing and electric, light carpentry, opening and cleaning daily, general “handyman skills”.

Qualified person is organized, works well independently and observes surroundings in need of attention. Great pay plus benefits.

TheCabanaClubKeyColonyBeach.com Apply in person, email resume atpCabanaClub@aol.com or call 305-393-0631 and ask for April.

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

Dolphin Research Center is Hiring!

School Programs & Outreach Curriculum Specialist (Full-Time - Permanent)

Visual Communications Seasonal Utility Position (Full-Time) Marketing Director (Full-Time) Volunteer Resources Administrative Assistant (Full-Time, Permanent) Media & Marketing Staff Member (Full-Time, Permanent)

Education Program Host (Full-Time, Permanent)

IT Technical Specialist (Part Time, Permanent)

Human Resources Assistant (Part-Time, Permanent)

TEXT “MYTOMTHUMB” TO

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Guest Services Staff

(Full-Time/Part-Time, Temporary/Permanent)

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

Full job descriptions available at

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Email cover letter, DRC application & resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org EOE

Apply online at mytomthumb.com/employment

THEME: GRADUATION The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. a division of

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

OPEN POSITIONS TAVERNIER Medical Assist III Nurse III – Clinical Coordinator Outreach Worker 1 MARATHON Dental Assistant II – Back Office Dental Hygienist Dentist Environmental Service Worker Outreach Worker 1 KEY WEST Dental Assistant II – Back Office Dental Hygienist Dentist Environmental Service Worker Medical Assistant Nurse III – Clinical Coordinator Outreach Worker 1 Patient Financial Services Specialist Security Officer Staff Psychiatrist

APPLY TODAY

chisouthfl.org/careers 786-293-5506

IS HIRING! KEY LARGO

Behavioral Health Counselor, FT (Children) Case Manager, FT (Children)

KEY WEST

Behavioral Health Therapist, FT (Children, Adult) Driver PT/per diem Prevention Specialist Behavioral Health Counselor (Children) Peer Support Specialist Crisis Counselor Case Managers (Adult, Forensic, Children ) Motivational Support Specialist Substance Abuse Counselor *Advocate

MARATHON

Peer Support Specialist/BHT (FT) Care Coordinator Housekeeper Behavioral Health Therapist (Children, Adult) RNs and LPNs (3 shifts) (PT/FT & per diem) Advocate (PT) Driver PT/per diem *Assisted Living Support Worker (FT) *Behavioral Health Technicians (3 shifts) (PT/FT & per diem) *No experience necessary. Will train.

A caring heart & helpful hands required.

Ability to work some evening or weekend shifts a plus.

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

Background and drug screen req.

COMPETITIVE PAY! EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS!!!

Check out all available positions at: www.westcare.com (search by zip code) EEOC/DFWP

ACROSS 1. Like a bug on windshield noise 6. G-man 9. Type of race 13. Late actor Ledger 14. Waikiki necklace 15. Group of lions 16. Knight’s shiny garb 17. Ensign, for short 18. One to beat 19. *Graduation proof 21. *”School’s Out” singer 23. An indigenous person in Laos 24. 6-shooter 25. Founder of People’s Republic of China 28. Porous rock 30. *MFA or BA 35. Comrade in arms 37. Be inclined 39. Had in mind 40. Was a passenger 41. Ventricular beater 43. Same as ayah 44. ____ Trick, rock band 46. Nicholas II, e.g.

47. Initiation ceremony, e.g.

48. “Pollock” actor Ed 50. Foolish one 52. Ever, to a poet 53. “House of Gucci” star 55. Masters Tournament peg 57. *Mortarboard attachment 60. *”No more ____, no more books” 64. Fancy boat 65. Mozart’s “L’____ del Cairo” 67. Arm bones 68. Orderly arrangement 69. Granola grain 70. Gustatory sensation 71. Lord Byron’s composition 72. Dashboard unit 73. Weasel’s aquatic cousin

DOWN 1. Herring’s cousin 2. “Frasier” actress Gilpin 3. Bulb holder 4. Coral reef island 5. Neck cavity 6. Pestilence pest 7. Even, to a poet 8. “Saturday Night Fever” music genre 9. Type of coffee maker 10. Gauche or Droite in Paris 11. Month of Purim 12. Styling product 15. For the time being, Latin (2 words) 20. Cave opening 22. Like Hemingway’s certain man on sea 24. Type of rummy 25. *One in “Pomp and Circumstance” series 26. Hello to Israel Kamakawiwo’ole 27. Ahead in years 29. *”You have brains in your head, you have ____ in your shoes” 31. Cleats to soccer player 32. China grass 33. Related on mother’s side 34. Olden days anesthetic 36. *School ____, which is about 180 days 38. No-win situation 42. Old-hat 45. Wilbur’s home 49. *Famous frat house 51. Adjective in sheet music 54. Low light 56. Enthusiastic approval 57. Tropical edible root 58. Land measure 59. A fake 60. Beaten by walkers 61. Research facil.

62. It’s better than never?

63. Tiresias in “Oedipus Rex” 64. Small dog’s bark 66. *Gown’s companion

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MONROE COUNTY DELINQUENT TANGIBLE TAX ROLL FOR 2021 NOTICE OF UNPAID DELINQUENT TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES ARE PROVIDED

BY CHAPTER 197 FLORIDA STATUTES. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR 2021 ARE NOW DELINQUENT BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2022. SUCH TAXES ARE DRAWING PROPORTIONATE COST OF PUBLISHING THIS NOTICE. UNLESS THE DELINQUENT TAXES ARE PAID BY JULY 1, 2022, WARRANTS WILL BE ISSUED THEREON AND THE TAX COLLECTOR WILL APPLY TO THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR AN ORDER DIRECTING LEVY AND SEIZURE OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE TAXPAYER FOR THE UNPAID TAXES. THE NAME OF THE DELINQUENT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXPAYERS AND THE AMOUNT OF TAXES INCLUDING THE COST OF ADVERTISING AND OTHER INTEREST AND PENALTIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

=============================== TAX YEAR 2021 =============================== 1 8521057 4,822.32 218 DUVAL STREET CORP =============================== 2 8766084 858.72 31 CARDINAL LANE LLC =============================== 3 9085897 3,083.96 528 FRONT STREET KEY WEST INC =============================== 4 9077506 850.38 7 MILE BUFFET CORP =============================== 5 9104271 572.31 7 MILE PIZZERIA LLC =============================== 6 9018593 182.95 A TOUCH OF ATLANTIS INC =============================== 7 9024995 205.01 A-1 COMMUNITY MENTAL SERVICE LLC =============================== 8 9104302 2,920.41 AAG Live Key West =============================== 9 9078295 1,050.65 ACKERMAN WILLIAM =============================== 10 8530595 107.57 ADVANCED URGENT CARE - MARATHON =============================== 11 9082419 1,430.68 ADVENTURE AMUSEMENT =============================== 12 9053188 58.35 ALL KEYS APPRAISAL COMPANY =============================== 13 8905394 178.15 ALL KEYS CONTRACTING LLC =============================== 14 9101847 114.95 ALL KEYS REAL ESTATE LLC =============================== 15 8853050 731.81 ALL KEYS RENTAL LLC =============================== 16 9011817 1,501.99 ALL SOUTHERN TRUCKING AND BOBCAT INC =============================== 17 8790023 196.56 ALL STARS TILE & STONEWORK, INC =============================== 18 8932452 1,651.65 ALMA VISION MIAMI, INC. =============================== 19 9104435 1,053.35 ALTIA SOLUTIONS INC =============================== 20 9104061 304.43 AMADOR JORGE T =============================== 21 8929271 187.04 AMY’S CREATIONS =============================== 22 8705051 53.37 ANNA’S ESSCENTIALS =============================== 23 9104375 394.22 AQUA BOAT WORKS LLC =============================== 24 8959666 84.78 ART ON DUVAL KEY WEST =============================== 25 9089814 180.68 AVENUE LIZ STRICKER SALON =============================== 26 9104527 645.63 AVENUE SUBS INC =============================== 27 8723610 865.72 AXIS HUTTON TAVERNIER LLC ===============================

=============================== 28 9104601 101.78 BEARDS & BREWS LLC =============================== 29 9096817 129.04 BEHAVIORAL PAINTING STEPS LLC =============================== 30 9059216 173.52 BELLALUXE KW LLC =============================== 31 8508280 695.83 BIG PINE ROOSTER =============================== 32 8939789 201.57 BLACKBEARD’S CYCLE SHOP =============================== 33 9086049 293.04 BLUCHI CHARTERS INC =============================== 34 9089934 160.25 BLUE HORIZON WINDOWS & DOORS LLC =============================== 35 9078442 207.09 BLUFIN BEACH CLUB LLC =============================== 36 8929503 118.90 BLUFIN BEACH CLUB LLC =============================== 37 8914482 171.14 BLUZEE ENTERPRISES INC =============================== 38 8502800 2,699.50 BREEZY PALMS RESORT INC =============================== 39 9104062 178.14 BRUCE MINI MARKET =============================== 40 8723539 64.87 BUNNELL FOUNDATION INC =============================== 41 8683154 208.90 C & H ENTERPRISES INC OF MARATHON =============================== 42 8577664 350.37 CAPT CRAIG’S =============================== 43 9089009 534.76 CAROLINES OTHER SIDE =============================== 44 9076519 1,723.05 CAYO HUESO BREWING LLC =============================== 45 9083395 107.20 CEMENT DESIGN CORP =============================== 46 9084600 76.15 CHARLES R & STEPHANIE D BURFORD =============================== 47 9090541 151.88 CHAVEZ ALAIN =============================== 48 9003204 358.04 CHILL N GRILL WATERSPORTS LLC =============================== 49 8895640 86.08 CHOKOLADA INC =============================== 50 9103792 366.38 CINEAVERDE LLC =============================== 51 8536186 156.95 CIRCLE K STORES INC =============================== 52 9077276 437.45 CLARK MARILYN =============================== 53 9090326 638.46 CLEMENTE’S WOOD-FIRED TROLLEY PIZZERIA LLC =============================== 54 9103304 171.49 CLIPIN’ DALES ===============================

=============================== 55 9091975 202.08 COCKY KEY WEST =============================== 56 9104154 124.15 COMPUTER GUYS OF THE KEYS LLC =============================== 57 9104250 641.16 CONCEPT TILE LLC =============================== 58 8715421 588.42 CONCH KEY MARINA & FISHERIES LLC =============================== 59 9100811 300.79 COOL AID AIR CONDITIONING OF SW FL INC =============================== 60 9087023 225.77 CORAL REEFERS =============================== 61 9072042 785.16 COURTNEY’S PLACE INC =============================== 62 8601859 606.66 COURTNEY’S PLACE INC =============================== 63 8836490 202.62 CREATIVE HEALING LLC =============================== 64 9104388 405.42 D & D RESTORATION INC =============================== 65 8530170 111.18 DAIRY QUEEN =============================== 66 8542011 107.62 DAVID L & CYNTHIA A NASH =============================== 67 9095198 405.42 DEBLASIO WILLIAM AND WENDY =============================== 68 8697481 347.63 DEEP BLUE DIVE MARINE MARKET =============================== 69 8815263 84.47 DELUNAS CAFE INC =============================== 70 9091710 1,550.56 DIANNA DAVIS DESIGNS AND ACQUISITIONS LLC =============================== 71 9103514 182.95 DIVE ISLA BELLA =============================== 72 9054321 248.88 DIVINE ISLAND DESIGN LLC =============================== 73 8748990 275.41 DIVOLL CONSTRUCTION INC =============================== 74 9104376 405.42 DNA OUTDOORS LLC =============================== 75 9089553 88.17 DOG 30 LLC =============================== 76 9104269 65.80 DOGS BY THE SEA =============================== 77 9104563 275.41 DOLCE EVENTS LLC =============================== 78 9104600 845.91 DR SUNSET LLC =============================== 79 9076915 160.25 DRIFTWOOD DREAMZ =============================== 80 9097353 192.43 DUVAL VILLAGE INC =============================== 81 8936181 166.42 EAGLE AMERICAN INSURANCE AGENCY LLC ===============================

=============================== 82 8796447 3,734.45 EAGLE RAY DIVERS LLC =============================== 83 8509197 63.54 EAST ON THE WEST SIDE INC =============================== 84 9089775 556.31 ECO GREEN TURF & LAWN =============================== 85 9104434 67.94 EGO SCOOTERS KEY WEST LLC =============================== 86 8716761 121.76 ELIIZABETHRAE WELLNESS SPA LLC =============================== 87 9099438 250.82 ENDLESS SUMMER APPAREL LLC =============================== 88 9096275 163.50 ENGEL & VOLKERS ISLAMORADA =============================== 89 8506741 70.05 ENOS MITCHELL SEPTIC TANK CO OF KEY LARGO INC =============================== 90 8935081 826.38 EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE LLC =============================== 91 9089869 220.37 EVOLVE =============================== 92 9092592 122.96 EXTRAORDINARY MARTIAL ARTS KEY LARGO LLC =============================== 93 9100709 379.13 EZ RIDERS RENTALS =============================== 94 8903804 339.11 F/V ANGUS INC =============================== 95 8505396 382.96 FERRO ENTERPRISES LLC =============================== 96 9087906 557.39 FIBERGLASS SHOP THE =============================== 97 9103105 556.31 FL KEYS CAFE =============================== 98 8895283 452.31 FL KEYS HEALTH & WELLNESS, PLLC =============================== 99 8531451 1,155.08 FL KEYS TAXI DISPATCH 2000 INC =============================== 100 8547765 2,676.60 FLORIDA KEYS CAPITAL LLC =============================== 101 8550685 2,993.63 FLORIDA KEYS CAPITAL LLC =============================== 102 9083990 319.65 FLORIDA KEYS DERMATOLOGY LLC =============================== 103 9091567 323.10 FLORIDA KEYS DISTRIBUTION LLC =============================== 104 9104371 352.48 FLORIDA KEYS MARINE DIESEL LLC =============================== 105 9104372 275.41 FLORIDA KEYS NATURAL PRODUCTS LLC =============================== 106 9104024 2,152.57 FRESENIUS KIDNEY CARE KEY WEST =============================== 107 9094600 171.68 FRITAS EXPRESS =============================== 108 9083354 174.46 FX1 MOBILE LLC ===============================

SAM C. STEELE, C.F.C. TAX COLLECTOR Monroe County P.O. Box 1129 Key West, Florida 33041-1129

=============================== 109 8509499 727.63 FYT =============================== 110 9025105 330.07 G G MILLWORK CONTRACTING INC =============================== 111 8523653 180.06 GENERATIONS SEAFOOD & PRODUCE =============================== 112 8530315 214.48 GEO & COMPANY LLC =============================== 113 9089321 352.48 GEO & COMPANY LLC =============================== 114 9024742 140.68 GETTIN’ BY RENTALS LLC =============================== 115 9104659 827.84 GINGER BREAD KEY WEST GROUP LLC =============================== 116 9104134 149.70 GLADIO LLC =============================== 117 9104366 64.14 GLOSS BY ANNE LLC =============================== 118 8929286 437.45 GOLDBERG MARLA =============================== 119 9104053 275.41 GOOD DAY ON A HAPPY PLANET LLC =============================== 120 9096483 581.39 GRAFFAM GENE =============================== 121 8812892 1,572.02 GRALIN LLLP =============================== 122 9089862 328.99 GRATI CAFE =============================== 123 8707053 451.11 GREENHOUSE SALON LLC =============================== 124 9104426 286.18 GROOVY GIRL GRAPHICS AND DESIGN =============================== 125 9101063 89.54 GUERRA EDGAR R =============================== 126 8716150 390.71 H A MARING LLC =============================== 127 9104417 858.72 HALFWAY ROAD LLC =============================== 128 8531842 172.14 HAPPY TIME BEHAVIORAL SERVICES CORP =============================== 129 9104615 805.98 HAPPYROCKS VACATIONS LLC =============================== 130 8892152 58.28 HAVANA LASHES N BROWS =============================== 131 8928974 409.68 HEATH LINDVALL =============================== 132 9084057 863.64 HEBERT DALE E =============================== 133 9009375 171.68 HEMINGWAY HOME BOOKSTORE TOO =============================== 134 9100651 2,441.65 HOTSPUR LLC =============================== 135 9104002 140.56 HUMPHRIES GARY =============================== 136 9090651 868.33 ICE HOUSE AMERICA LLC ===============================

=============================== 137 9091656 670.20 ICE HOUSE AMERICA LLC =============================== 138 9091657 540.93 ICE HOUSE AMERICA LLC =============================== 139 9100314 529.66 ICE HOUSE AMERICA LLC =============================== 140 9090652 359.47 ICE HOUSE AMERICA LLC =============================== 141 9102431 827.13 ICE HOUSE AMERICA LLC =============================== 142 8929253 728.55 ICHABOD CRANE SERVICE =============================== 143 9102414 5,124.01 INFRASTRUCTURE CORPORATION OF AMERICA =============================== 144 8510390 578.48 INGRID’S KEY WEST KITCHEN =============================== 145 9091724 65.46 INSTANT COMFORT RENTALS =============================== 146 9083552 385.84 IONA MEDICAL CENTER =============================== 147 9104549 182.95 IRIE ISLAND EATS LLC =============================== 148 9104425 2,865.12 ISLAMORADA FAMILY HOLDINGS LLC =============================== 149 8929093 2,783.58 ISLAMORADA POOL SERVICE & MAINTENANCE LLC =============================== 150 8786671 147.17 ISLAMORADA PSYCHIC =============================== 151 9087177 1,393.05 ISLAMORADA WINE CO =============================== 152 9104282 4,845.21 ISLAND BREWING INC =============================== 153 9077546 275.41 ISLAND CIGAR FACTORY =============================== 154 8509375 295.57 ISLAND COFFEE HOUSE LLC =============================== 155 8951757 187.04 ISLAND DREAMZ =============================== 156 9092936 585.93 ISLAND MD LLC =============================== 157 9103644 140.59 ISLAND RX LLC =============================== 158 8526377 422.21 ISLAND SEAFOOD & CHARTERS =============================== 159 9094931 155.83 ISLAND STYLE RENTALS =============================== 160 8503253 366.63 ISLAND TIME BITES INC =============================== 161 9078732 187.04 ISLAND TRENDZ OF THE KEYS =============================== 162 9094532 156.12 J & S NATURAL HEALTH LLC =============================== 163 8717016 683.33 JEFF GAUTIER LANDSCAPING INC =============================== 164 9089881 825.24 JIANGIAN HU DMD ===============================

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MARATHON WEEKLY / MAY 12, 2022 =============================== 165 8819943 1,221.16 JMS RESTAURANT CORP =============================== 166 9103144 1,188.76 JOSEPH ARGIRO =============================== 167 8794746 261.20 KEY HONEY CONTRACTING LLC =============================== 168 9100867 383.15 KEY LIME ROLLOFF SERVICES INC =============================== 169 9104538 308.29 KEY WEST BRIDAL LLC =============================== 170 9019363 644.21 KEY WEST FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY AND PRINTING, I =============================== 171 9085586 350.62 KEY WEST FISH & CHIPS =============================== 172 9085594 109.24 KEY WEST GALLERY INC =============================== 173 8978498 899.01 KEY WEST HEALTH AD WELLNESS LLC =============================== 174 9091932 181.07 KEY WEST HONEY =============================== 175 9083388 172.21 KEY WEST KAYAK ADVENTURES LLC =============================== 176 9053925 158.25 KEY WEST KEY LIME PIE CO LLC =============================== 177 9079323 276.97 KEY WEST SPORTS ACADEMY INC =============================== 178 8530579 230.17 KEYS DEEP LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY =============================== 179 9093251 220.88 KEYS DOCKSIDE SEAFOOD LLC =============================== 180 9087483 214.85 KEYS LAWN & ORNAMENTAL CARE INC =============================== 181 8847173 181.19 KEYS PHYSICAL THERAPY LLC =============================== 182 8981006 202.66 KEYS PLUMBING LLC =============================== 183 9104574 345.00 KEYS SCOOTERS INC =============================== 184 8971293 160.25 KEYS ULTIMATE GETAWAYS INC =============================== 185 9077555 179.65 KEYSBAIL.NET INC =============================== 186 9086776 160.25 KINGDOM ESCAPE GAMES =============================== 187 9104456 1,280.07 KINNEY DOUGLAS S & ELIZABETH G =============================== 188 9077500 306.28 KIRBY’S CLOSET LLC =============================== 189 8964770 297.52 KNOW A FENCE COMPANY =============================== 190 8913389 182.42 KNOWLES HOUSE =============================== 191 9104174 301.00 KONRATH BRIAN ===============================

=============================== 192 9089099 137.06 KW CNC INC =============================== 193 9102606 316.95 KW DONUTS LLC =============================== 194 9087310 67.55 KW ROYAL PALMS REALTY LLC =============================== 195 9091910 225.63 LA SINCERITE KEYS STORE LLC =============================== 196 9057808 277.82 LAINO JOSEPH =============================== 197 8834721 437.45 LANGSTON W FENTON =============================== 198 9102609 82.05 LARGO DONUTS LLC =============================== 199 8531419 869.50 LAZY LAKES LLC =============================== 200 9084135 178.14 LIZ’S HIDDEN TREASURES INC =============================== 201 8949106 194.34 LOBSTER WALK LLC =============================== 202 8914024 187.04 LOTUS BOUTIQUE LLC =============================== 203 9094960 117.84 LOWER KEYS RENTALS LLC =============================== 204 8661509 525.58 LOWER KEYS RESORT LLC =============================== 205 9081075 573.18 MAGNUM BROADCASTING INC =============================== 206 8502168 2,289.85 MARATHON CRAB & LOBSTER COMPANY LLC =============================== 207 9102605 208.09 MARATHON DONUTS LLC =============================== 208 8509383 1,338.34 MARATHON II LLC =============================== 209 9104550 180.31 MARATHON PARADISE INC =============================== 210 8520166 328.95 MARATHON RT LLC =============================== 211 9020430 53.30 MARINE SEALUTIONS CORP =============================== 212 8717431 1,331.87 MARLIN FOOD STORES INC =============================== 213 8977552 445.94 MARTIN BRIAN =============================== 214 9090375 1,995.81 MARTINS ON DUVAL LLC =============================== 215 8938986 151.77 MASHIN AHMED =============================== 216 9094499 794.05 MCMAHON MICHAEL J =============================== 217 8994063 1,053.35 MCMAHON MICHAEL J =============================== 218 9078037 1,053.35 MCMAHON MICHAEL J =============================== 219 8769199 2,372.94 MEDMEN ===============================

=============================== 220 9104370 365.73 MELONYS LLC =============================== 221 8928295 1,217.44 MIAMI CENTER OF EXCELLENCE LLC =============================== 222 9089766 679.25 MIDDLE KEYS WELLNESS CENTER LLC =============================== 223 9092292 566.17 MIRACLE LEAF HEALTH CENTERS =============================== 224 9104160 67.94 MIX MERCANTILE LLC =============================== 225 8519184 270.49 MONKEY STORE =============================== 226 9103936 109.83 MORTON PARTNERS LLC =============================== 227 8913991 195.81 NAMASTE HEALING & RETREAT CENTER LLC =============================== 228 9104439 248.32 NARDELLI NORMAN AND TERESA =============================== 229 9101103 593.73 NEHAMKIN GIL JACOB =============================== 230 9098429 159.93 NESTICO MICHAEL THOMAS =============================== 231 9104378 275.41 NICHOLS AUTO MARINE AND DIESEL REPAIR LLC =============================== 232 9101843 57.42 NPBOATS LLC =============================== 233 9090374 140.85 O’FLYNN ENGINEERING LLC =============================== 234 9083669 205.36 OCEAN SIRENS MERMAID ACADEMY =============================== 235 9097062 313.72 OCEANSIDE CANVAS =============================== 236 9083670 153.64 OCONNOR JOHN P MD =============================== 237 9104441 405.42 OFF THE HOOK BAIT N TACKLE LLC =============================== 238 8990455 406.25 OLD CONCH HARBOR INC =============================== 239 9077615 178.14 OLLIE’S KEY ISLAND HONEY =============================== 240 8966794 178.15 ONE STOP STORE =============================== 241 8865058 6,137.86 ONLYWOOD GRILL =============================== 242 9104293 204.46 PAGE MARK SCOTT AND DARYN D =============================== 243 8939800 518.49 PASTE’YS POWDER-COATING LLC =============================== 244 9095606 286.18 PEARSON JOSEPHINE A =============================== 245 8923414 858.72 PHILIP & CHRISTINA WILLS =============================== 246 9104660 353.31 PINEAPPLE HOUSE KEY WEST LLC ===============================

=============================== 247 9104368 379.13 PIRATE ADVENTURES CHARTERS LLC =============================== 248 9102835 401.38 POOLTECH OF MIAMI INC =============================== 249 9017812 214.84 PRICE AUTOMOTIVE =============================== 250 9104406 171.68 PRIORITY MEDICAL TRANSPORT LLC =============================== 251 9092581 215.45 RAD KITE & JETSKI =============================== 252 9078424 258.99 RAFAEL’S SERVICE & MAINTENANCE CORP =============================== 253 8865805 219.78 RAM CARPENTRY AND CONSTRUCTION LLC =============================== 254 8510951 1,646.13 RED FISH BLUE FISH INC =============================== 255 9103985 534.76 RED SHOE ISLAND BISTRO =============================== 256 8511141 7,437.14 REGAL CINEMAS INC =============================== 257 9089563 143.55 REMO WIRELESS SOLUTIONS INC =============================== 258 8551231 534.76 RETRO ROOM =============================== 259 9097464 152.44 RIDER HAIR SALON =============================== 260 8836449 126.26 ROSE’S BEST LITTLE HAIR HOUSE IN TOWN =============================== 261 8536941 509.51 RYNO’S WHISTLE STOP LLC =============================== 262 9092704 896.90 RYSMAN PETER =============================== 263 9104211 223.55 S&M OF LAZY WAY INC =============================== 264 9099568 62.62 SAMPSON BEN =============================== 265 8928855 160.25 SANDY DREAMZ BOUTIQUE =============================== 266 8908555 275.41 SARAH’S MARINE LIFE LLC =============================== 267 9104523 860.09 SATQUEL LLC =============================== 268 9002830 4,129.72 SCOTTY’S FRONT STREET STAGE =============================== 269 9097106 187.04 SEA AIRE BOUTIQUE =============================== 270 9082047 111.87 SEVEN MILE ALUMINUM & VINYL LLC =============================== 271 9102685 105.08 SHANCASS CHARTERS INC =============================== 272 8914938 340.22 SICK KICKS LLC =============================== 273 8806221 848.85 SIMPLE BREEZE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ===============================

=============================== 274 9103999 506.24 SKY AND SEA SPA =============================== 275 9094572 193.80 SLOPPY HOES =============================== 276 8974461 513.76 SOUTH SHORE RENTALS LTD =============================== 277 8979158 836.71 SOUTHERN TIDE =============================== 278 8922833 258.64 SOUTHERNMOST KEY LIME SHOP LLC =============================== 279 8882394 2,609.27 SOUTHERNMOST POST 3911 VFW OF THE US =============================== 280 9077498 128.08 STARDUST MOTOR CORP =============================== 281 9103217 414.95 STONE OVEN PIZZERIA =============================== 282 9104546 1,096.43 SUMMERLAND NEST LLC =============================== 283 9104242 173.66 SUNSET GARDENS FARM LLC =============================== 284 9086638 86.59 SUNSHINE REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LLC =============================== 285 9097625 209.12 SWEET & SALTY =============================== 286 9102608 313.52 TAVERNIER DONUTS LLC =============================== 287 9104555 802.14 TAVERNIER LANDINGS LLC =============================== 288 9097210 610.16 TAWLAW LLC =============================== 289 8981677 102.33 TD GROUP CONSULTING INC =============================== 290 9077291 540.22 THATCH PALM LLC =============================== 291 8538545 437.45 THAYER ADAMS =============================== 292 9099166 101.96 THE ABBEY =============================== 293 9103750 443.36 THE ANGLERS CLOSET INC =============================== 294 9104259 2,976.18 THE BLACKWATER SIREN BAR & GRILL LLC =============================== 295 8811314 282.84 THE CAPTAIN CONCH HOUSE LLC =============================== 296 9077460 62.19 THE CAPTAIN’S MERMAID BOUTIQUE =============================== 297 9103836 2,489.75 THE KEYS HEART CENTER =============================== 298 9104369 327.28 THE RAW MACHINE LLC =============================== 299 8922701 177.34 THE ROOM NAILS =============================== 300 9099344 166.03 THE SANCTUARY ISLET OF KEY LARGO LLC ===============================

MONROE COUNTY DELINQUENT TANGIBLE TAX ROLL FOR 2021 NOTICE OF UNPAID DELINQUENT TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES ARE PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 197 FLORIDA STATUTES. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR 2021 ARE NOW DELINQUENT BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2022. SUCH TAXES ARE DRAWING PROPORTIONATE COST OF PUBLISHING THIS NOTICE. UNLESS THE DELINQUENT TAXES ARE PAID BY JULY 1, 2022, WARRANTS WILL BE ISSUED THEREON AND THE TAX COLLECTOR WILL APPLY TO THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR AN ORDER DIRECTING LEVY AND SEIZURE OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE TAXPAYER FOR THE UNPAID TAXES.

SAM C. STEELE, C.F.C. TAX COLLECTOR

Monroe County P.O. Box 1129 Key West, Florida 33041-1129

=============================== 301 9084669 225.39 THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST INC =============================== 302 8831374 649.84 THOMAS M WALSH DDS PA =============================== 303 9102529 347.75 TPW VENTURES LLLP =============================== 304 9092022 405.42 TRANQUILITY BAY ADULT DAY CARE OF MARATHON CO =============================== 305 9103374 554.33 TRITON SEAFOOD RESTAURANT =============================== 306 9089508 864.00 TRUCK & 2 SONS CONSTRUCTION LLC =============================== 307 9008814 2,999.10 UPPER DUVAL ENTERTAINMENT LLC =============================== 308 8700610 84.01 USTYMENKO KOSTIANTYN =============================== 309 9075188 102.98 VACASA FLORIDA LLC =============================== 310 9103930 230.45 VACASA LLC =============================== 311 8717555 69.77 VACASA LLC =============================== 312 9098069 534.76 VALERO-DURAN CORP =============================== 313 9099982 256.37 VIVACIOUS BEAUTY HAVEN LLC =============================== 314 8558040 171.68 WAGADOODLE =============================== 315 8848102 59.87 WEBB WILLIAM =============================== 316 8798253 278.22 WEIRD TREES LLC =============================== 317 8684851 178.14 WICKED CHICKS INC =============================== 318 8816421 437.45 WILLIAM E AND ROBIN S ORGEL =============================== 319 8787391 171.68 WILLIAM SHEPLER & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTURE LLC =============================== 320 9104268 206.93 WISPY BUSINESS =============================== 321 9103372 386.69 WONSETLER ROGER ===============================

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(Across from Beall’s Outlet)

289-3019

Will Campbell

Serving Key Largo to Key West

President

BUiLDiNG iNSPECTiONS & PLAN REViEW PRiVATE PROViDER WiLL CAMPBELL - PRESiDENT

Cell: 305-363-8330 Office: 305-735-4626 will@cecflk.com www.CECFLK.com

Rachel Sanderson Rachellynnes94@gmail.com 305.393.3076

SALES

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

P.E. Lic. No: 79269 5800 Overseas Hwy. Unit 32 Marathon, FL. 33050

2728 North Roosevelt Blvd.

Overseas Market Key West

Michael Kiraly

Mortgage Lender Supervisor NMLS# 675432 MKiraly@My100Bank.com Direct: (305) 942-1756 Office: (305) 676-3019 11400 Overseas Hwy, Suite 214 & 215 Marathon, FL 33050 MY100BANK.COM | Centennial Bank

The Weekly Newspapers Milly Cruz

305.363.8869 milly@seafarerrealty.com www.SeafarerRealty.com

www.KeysWeekly.com

305-743-0844

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MARATHON WEEKLY / MAY 12, 2022

MARATHON COMMUNITY THEATRE proudly presents:

UNNECESSARY

FAR E

by Paul Slade Smith

Directed by Diane Dashevsky Produced by Joanne Zimmerman

MAY 2022 12, 13 & 14 19, 20 & 21 26, 27 & 28 8PM SHOWTIME

3PM MATINEE SUNDAY, MAY 22 WARNING: Adult Language & Situations

TIX: $28/EACH before sales tax

All Tix available at 305-743-0994 or www.marathontheater.org MARATHON COMMUNITY THEATRE 5101 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY MILE MARKER 49.5 OCEAN SIDE MARATHON, FLORIDA 33050 BOX OFFICE 305 743 0994 WWW.MARATHONTHEATER.ORG

Keeping Drama On Stage Since 1944!