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May 19, 2022

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Key West and Monroe County officials continue to consider trading the countyowned Higgs Beach to Key West for part of the city-owned HAWK Missile site.

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he county commission meeting on May 18 saw more discussions than decisions about potential property swaps between Monroe County and the city of Key West. But commissioners did vote unanimously to increase the county’s maximum building height from 35 to 40 feet to aid with elevation and floodplain requirements.

County commissioners agreed to move forward and continue discussion about trading the countyowned Higgs Beach for part of the city-owned HAWK Missile site on Government Road.

The Higgs Beach complex is in the heart of the city, and there’s no reason for the county to own it, County Commissioner Craig Cates has said. Meanwhile, the countyowned airport needs a portion of the city-owned and largely empty HAWK Missile site for environmental mitigation.

Also, the now-empty Bayshore Manor on College Road has become a hot commodity.

Key West officials were hoping the county would let them use Bayshore Manor as a temporary home-

Monroe County officials want part of the city-owned HAWK Missile site for airport mitigation. LARRY BLACKBURN/ Keys Weekly

Judge Ed Scales swears in County Commissioner Jim Scholl, with his wife Jolene holding the Bible. KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/ Contributed

less shelter while the city rebuilds its existing shelter, which is farther down College Road on sheriff’s office property.

Key West City Manager Patti McLauchlin told the county commissioners they would likely need Bayshore Manor for 18 to 24 months once construction begins at the current shelter, which is still in the design phase.

But Supervisor of Elections Joyce Griffin wants to move her election office from Whitehead Street in Key West to Bayshore Manor, and is already storing some election and voting equipment in the facility.

Griffin said she has outgrown her current office space and her tabulating machines need better airconditioning and less humidity.

“Bayshore is a wonderful location for voters. It’s closer to more people for early voting than downtown Key West. College Road has the sheriff’s office, the schools and the hospitals and is more accessible to people on Key Haven, Stock Island and Big Coppitt,” Griffin said.

The timing is tricky, though.

Griffin can’t move until January 2023, after this year’s elections. And Key West won’t need a temporary homeless shelter for another eight to nine months, McLauchlin said.

Commissioner Holly Raschein said it seemed like a no-brainer to install the election office at Bayshore. The commissioners then directed county staff to help the city find a suitable temporary shelter location.

The commissioners did decide against using part of Key West’s old diesel plant at Truman Waterfront as a senior center due to the potential $12 million price tag.

Assistant County Administrator Kevin Wilson suggested that the county find a location that’s more accessible to more county residents.

In other news….

Officials are considering an alternative public transit service that would serve Stock Island residents who work in Key West at no charge to the riders and hopefully reduce vehicle traffic in town.

They heard a presentation from the Freebee service that operates in Islamorada and other South Florida communities. A pilot program could help tailor the options. A state grant would likely fund half of the estimated $425,000 annual cost for the first three years, and the city and county would split the difference. No decisions were made.

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / MAY 19, 2022 CAROLINE SMITH www.keysweekly.com

CONCH BASEBALL FALLS AT REGIONAL SEMIFINALS KEY WEST FINISHES SEASON 22-7 AS DISTRICT CHAMPS

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he Key West Conchs’ baseball season ended at home on May 14, with a tough loss in the regional semifinals to the Miami Springs Golden Hawks.

Nearly 2,000 red-bedecked fans packed Rex Weech Field in Key West, hoping the season would end with the island city’s 12th state championship.

Alas, it was not to be.

In the first inning, the Conchs gave up two runs on a two-run home run for the Hawks. It was the Hawks’ only hit until a double in the fourth inning. Key West was hitless until the fourth inning, when Jack Haggard singled. Kai Smith followed with another single, moving Haggard to third. He scored the Conchs’ first run on a passed ball, making the score 2-1 going into the fifth. In the top of the seventh, Jacob Burnham recorded two outs before Felix Ong came in to pitch in relief with two runners on. He allowed two runs to score and gave up one hit before striking out the last batter of the inning.

The Conchs started the bottom of the seventh inning with a walk to Anden Rady. Wyatt Kuhn doubled to left field, scoring Rady to narrow the score to 4-2. But the Conchs managed no more hits that inning, as the Hawks’ pitching scratched the final three outs for Miami Springs’ 4-2 win.

Burnham got the start for Key West, throwing 6.2 innings. He gave up five hits and four runs and struck out four.

Key West had a tremendous season, going 22-7 and winning the District Championship. Preston Herce had the highest batting average on the team at .494, and an on-base percentage of .630.

He had 5 home runs and 6 triples, with 39 hits, 42 runs scored and 32 runs batted in. He was fast on the base paths as well, with 18 stolen bases.

Behind the plate, Noah Burnham caught eight runners stealing and Gabe Williams caught three.

Noah Burnham had the highest total chances of 140 in the field and did not commit a single error. Senior Trevor Zuelch was right behind him with 129 chances and only 2 errors for a .984 fielding percentage.

The Conchs had solid pitching over the entire season, giving up a total of 145 hits with 199 strikeouts. The team earned run average was an impressive 2.44 over a total of 192 innings of work from seven different pitchers. Jacob Burnham led the team with nine wins against three losses with a 2.74 era. He recorded the most strikeouts for the Conchs at 66. Ong was a perfect 7-0 in 14

appearances, while Andris Barroso had a tiny 0.76 ERA across a team -eading 64 innings. Key West was a well-rounded ball club that competed hard in every game this season. Although the season did not end the way the Conchs wanted, they return a solid young team ready to compete for next year.

“Key West, thank you for an amazing season,” said the team’s Facebook page. “Without your support all season long, this would not have been so special. Finishing 22-7 is an amazing accomplishment. Last night was an experience our players will never forget. Almost 2,000 Key West Conch baseball fans filled Rex Weech supporting a young team whose only desire was to play for their community and bring home (state championship) #12. For us, playing for Key West represents the past, the present and the future.

“To our seniors Trevor Zuelch, Preston Herce, Billy Kight, Jason Yarbrough and Kai Smith, we thank you for your efforts in continuing the rich tradition and expectations of Conch Baseball.

“Good luck and best wishes to all of you in your future endeavors. Go Conchs.”

The Key West Conchs defeat Mariner High School on May 11. It was the Conchs’ last win of the 2022 season, as they fell on May 14 to Miami Springs. HEATHER DOW/HDDPhotography.net

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NEW LEADER TAKES COMMAND CAPT. BETH REGOLI REPLACES CAPT. MARK SOHANEY AT NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST

Capt. Beth Regoli, commander of Naval Air Station Key West, salutes Rear Adm. Wesley McCall. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly

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new captain took the helm on May 12 at Naval Air Station Key West. Capt.

Beth Regoli relieved Capt.

Mark Sohaney as commander of the naval air station that includes hundreds of acres and thousands of personnel from Boca Chica to Key West.

Regoli is the second woman to command NASKW, following Capt.

Lynn Hutton’s leadership 1995 to 1997. She is a native of San Jose,

California, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, a career naval aviator and a former naval assistant to Vice President Joe Biden at the White House. She has also been an instructor at the Naval Academy and director of its Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program.

“She has high standards and a rare blend of humility and an intense will to win,” Sohaney said at the ceremony, which took place in a fighter jet hangar adorned at each end with giant American flags.

Regoli’s parents, brother, niece, nephew and several friends were in the audience Thursday morning, as her brother pinned the official command medal on her uniform.

In his remarks, Sohaney thanked the entire staff and all sailors at NAS Key West. “It has truly been my honor to be your commanding officer and to serve with you,” he said. “People first, mission always. This tour has been the pinnacle of my career and Key West remains the world’s finest naval air station.

As he prepares to depart for his next assignment in Hawaii, Sohaney added, “All I have left to say to you all is, mahalo.” (Hawaiian for thank you.)

Regoli thanked everyone for coming, wished the naval personnel a good, long weekend and said she’s eager to get to work.

A large crowd gathers in a fighter jet hangar at Naval Air Station Key West for the change-of-command ceremony.

STOCK ISLAND TRAILER PARK TO BE DEMOLISHED

CURRENT TRAILER OWNERS GET FIRST SHOT AT NEW WRECKERS CAY APARTMENTS

Roy’s Trailer Park, left, and Wreckers Cay on Stock Island. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly

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bout 108 trailer owners at Roy’s Trailer Park on Stock Island received notice on May 16 that the property at 6500 Maloney Ave. is being redeveloped into 240 workforce housing apartments, and they will need to move by December or January.

Brand-new units have been reserved for Roy’s trailer owners at the nearby 280-unit Wreckers Cay apartment complex.

“We worked very hard with the developers of Wreckers Cay to get our trailer owners rights of first refusal at Wreckers Cay,” said Michael Browning, a Key West attorney who owns Roy’s Trailer Park and established a long-term lease agreement with the individual trailer owners 15 years ago to preserve their housing and keep their rent for their ground leases low.

“We have applied for rezoning permission with the county’s planning department to create about 240 units of workforce housing on the site,” Browning told the Keys Weekly. “So that application is in the planning process.

“We put a lot of work into getting our owners at Roy’s into brand new units at Wreckers Cay. Obviously, not everyone is going to be happy, but we’re doing our best to give them a good option of a brand-new place just down the street.”

The income restrictions for the new workforce housing that will replace Roy’s Trailer Park remain to be determined, Browning said.

Roy’s Trailer Park residents received notice of the pending relocation at noon on May 16.

“Unfortunately, after years of litigation with the county as a

result of unauthorized additions to mobile home units, it has become evident that sustaining the property as a mobile home park is no longer possible. Therefore, as permitted by the lease, we are moving to redevelop the park as an affordable housing project,” the notice states.

“What this means to you is that in the next six months, you will be required to relocate in advance of the demolition and redevelopment of the park.”

Browning said the vast majority of Roy’s residents own their trailers, but not the land underneath the trailers.

“To make this transition easier for our residents, we have made arrangements with Wrecker’s Cay, the new affordable housing development right down the road,” the notice states. “Each mobile homeowner in the park will have the opportunity to enter into a lease to rent a new, energy-efficient apartment at monthly rents that are comparable to or potentially lower than what you are currently paying, based on your income.”

The notice directs trailer owners to either remove their trailer or sign it over to the park owners by Sept. 1 before moving to Wreckers Cay. The notice also requires Roy’s current trailer owners to continue paying their ground lease on time until the move is complete. It is unknown whether they will receive any compensation for those trailers, many of which cannot be moved or relocated.

“We understand the challenges these changes may create and have done our best to try and secure new, nearby housing for our residents,” states the notice that directs the owners to begin the application process at Wreckers Cay at wreckerscay.com.

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BILLS THAT BENEFIT

Governor signs tax holiday legislation, vetoes net metering legislation JIM McCARTHY

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n recent weeks, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a number of bills approved by the House and Senate. Among the signings causing a stir are a bill revoking the Walt Disney Company’s special district status in the state, known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, and the Parental Rights in Education bill, which bans classroom instruction on sexual oritentaton or gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.

Among the bills recently signed by the governor that keep some money in Floridians’ wallets is House Bill 7071. It establishes several sales tax holidays for a variety of items commonly purchased

by Floridians. A fuel tax holiday during October will lower gas prices by 25 cents per gallon, according to state officials. Between May 14 and Aug. 14, there will be no sales tax on the purchase of children’s books.

Those preparing for the upcoming hurricane season can purchase supplies such as tarps, batteries, flashlights and fire extinguishers during a 14-day disaster preparedness sales tax holiday from May 28 through June 10. There’s also a one-year Energy Star Appliances sales tax holiday from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, for washing machines, clothes dryers, water heaters, and refrigerators.

“In Florida, we are going to support our residents and help them afford the goods that they need. Florida has been fiscally responsible, so we are in a good position to provide meaningful relief for families, right now,” DeSantis said.

House Bill 7053 provides a pool of funding for municipalities that submit flooding and sea level rise resilience projects to the Department of Environmental Protection. A Statewide Flooding and Sea

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses flood and storm surge funding during a May press conference.

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Level Resilience Plan will dole out $100 million a year for pre-construction activities, such as design, surveys, permitting or site development. DEP will rank projects submitted by cities and counties and provide grants for projects that are included in the plan. Legislation also forms the Statewide Office of Resiliency within the governor’s office and the position of chief resilience officer, which is currently held

by Wesley Brooks.

On May 3, DeSantis announced award grants totaling nearly $20 million for 98 projects around the state as part of the Resilient Florida Program Planning grants.

The City of Key West received $905,500 for vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan with peril of flood amendment language, according to DEP. The Village of Islamorada received $178,100 for a village-wide vulnerability assessment and the City of Marathon received $240,000 for a city-wide vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan.

Monroe County received $75,000 for an adaptation plan and $139,350 for a county-wide vulnerability assessment covering only unincorporated areas with peril of flood amendments.

House Bill 741 relates to net metering, which is a billing arrangement designed to compensate customers who own or lease on-site renewable energy generation systems and export electricity generated onsite to an electric utility’s system. It’s most commonly referenced in relation to customer-owned solar panels.

Net metering requires customers who own onsite renewable energy generation systems to interconnect with the electric grid.

Under the bill, investor-owned electric utilities’ net metering programs must continue to provide that all electricity used by a customer in excess of generation supplied by the customers’ owned or

leased renewable energy system is billed.

After the new net metering programs become effective on Jan. 1, 2024, an investor-owned utility may petition the Florida Public Service Commission for approval to impose any combination of fixed charges, including base facilities charges, electric grid access fees, or monthly minimum bills to ensure that the utility recovers the fixed costs of serving customers who own or lease renewable generation and that the general body of ratepayers does not subsidize customer-owned or leased generation.

DeSantis vetoed that bill, saying the legislation in part allows public utilities to impose additional charges to recover lost revenues resulting from residential solar generation systems that exceed the public utility’s estimate. He said the amount that may be recovered under this provision is speculative and would be borne by all customers.

“Given that the United States is experiencing its worst inflation in 40 years and that consumers have seen steep increases in the price of gas and groceries, as well as escalating bills, the state of Florida should not contribute to the financial crunch that our citizens are experiencing,” he said.

Bills passing through the Senate and House go to the governor’s office for consideration. The governor can sign a bill, allow it to become law without his signature or veto it. If the governor chooses to veto a bill, the Legislature can override by a two-thirds vote of both chambers.

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MILES TO GO MANDY MILES

LEADING THE WAY

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was skeptical at first, cynical even.

Forced fraternization with 15 strangers? Impossibly enthusiastic facilitators and tedious teambuilding exercises? Soooo not my thing. People often get on my nerves. Groups of people, certain groups, can annoy the hell out of me. I hated group projects in school. And I still have little patience for group texts, especially when half the recipients aren’t in my contacts and they all feel the need to reply to every comment.

So this latest endeavor, this Leadership Monroe County thing, couldn’t possibly work as well as everyone says it does.

Select 16 adult applicants with vastly different jobs, backgrounds, family lives and political beliefs, from a 125-mile geographic area.

Throw them together in Key West for two full days in September, and force them to learn things about each other and their surroundings. Divide them into teams and ask them to negotiate make-believe foreign policies.

Then put them into golf carts for a competitive (though well-lubricated) scavenger hunt.

Summon them again a month later and send them (with a bunch of booze) into the Everglades for three days of nonstop environmental education, tours, nature walks, air boats, mosquitoes, museums, more mosquitoes and inebriated mayhem.

Repeat this process for one or two Fridays every month for nearly a year, packing all 10 hours with relevant information about various facets of the Florida Keys.

What are the chances it will work effectively?

As it turns out, pretty damn good.

In my class alone, Class XXIX, we had for-profit bankers and nonprofit directors. Government workers and private sector executives. Elected politicians. Appointed drops stuff, breaks things and falls down more than any adult should.

She’s married to a saintly — and handy — fisherman, and has been stringing words together in Key West since 1998.

government officials and wary reporters. We had cops and pilates instructors. Medical administrators, first responders, head nurses and youth advocates.

What could possibly go wrong?

Actually, not a damn thing.

What seemed a recipe for disaster had turned into a tight knit team by our first night in the Everglades.

We’d already solidified inside jokes and selected a class name (ours is Delta Force due to its pandemic timing).

Apparently, it’s always been like that, for all 28 classes that came before us. If I hadn’t experienced it myself, I wouldn’t have thought it possible.

This program, Leadership Monroe County, exists solely to bridge gaps among the communities of the Florida Keys, to strengthen bonds and create informed leaders for a better future. And God, are we informed. The classes spend one or two Fridays a month entirely immersed in one facet of the Florida Keys — environment, military, law enforcement, justice system, education, health care, social services, the arts, media, public safety and several other important topics.

I’ve lived in and written about Key West for nearly 24 years and yet still learned countless new things about how this place works — and doesn’t.

Class XXIX Delta Force graduated from Leadership Monroe last weekend and joined the realm of enthusiastic alumni. I’m beyond proud to have been a part of this team and grateful to my classmates, the facilitators and to my bosses for seeing the value in programs such as this, for encouraging me to apply and for tolerating my Friday absences.

To anyone who hasn’t looked into Leadership Monroe County, check it out at leadershipmonroe. org. And to my fellow Delta Force members — Nick, Brandi, Levi, Brad, Paul, Marianne, Amber, Tyler, Nancy, Patricia, Pang, Lindsay, Mick and Buddy — thanks for changing my mind and my world these past several months. You’ve made me a better person. We learned a lot — and we had a hell of a good time.

MANMADE MATERIALS CONTRIBUTE TO WHALE DEATH PLASTIC, NETS AND LINE FOUND IN STOMACH

Biologists on Stock Island prepare to examine the carcass of a 47-foot male sperm whale that died off May 10 off Key West. FWC/Contributed

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he death of a sperm whale, nearly 50 feet long, off Key West last week prompted sad fascination among social media users throughout and beyond the Florida Keys.

Sadness turned to shame days later, when biologists determined its cause of death.

“Biologists found a mass of intertwined line, net pieces and plastic bag-type material in this adult whale’s stomach,” states a news release from NOAA Fisheries.

“This debris likely interfered with the whale’s ability to digest food and absorb nutrition, leading to its emaciated condition and subsequent stranding. Further diagnostic analyses on tissues collected during the necropsy (animal autopsy) will be needed to confirm the cause(s) leading to its stranding and death.”

Before their post-mortem examination, experts had noted that the whale was extremely thin.

The troubling tale began the morning of May 10, when a fisherman reported an out-of-habitat, live, adult sperm whale stranded in the shallows of Mud Keys, a group of islands just north of Key West.

Sperm whales are typically found in deep ocean waters far offshore.

The whale died on its own shortly after responders from NOAA’s Marine Mammal Stranding Network arrived on scene. They were joined by partner agencies, including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responders and Mote Marine Laboratory. They enlisted TowBoatUS of Key West to tow the whale back to Robbie’s Marina on Stock Island, where biologists could perform the necropsy on land.

A newborn sperm whale calf is spotted swimming off Key Largo on May 4. Aerial surveys could not locate its mother or any other whales in the area. The calf stranded itself on a shallow flat and died a short time later off Pennekamp State Park. DOLPHINS PLUS MARINE MAMMAL RESPONDERS/Contributed

Captain Sean Morley, owner of TowBoatUS, said his team waited until high tide around 8:30 that night, when they could get the whale into deeper waters for the tow.

They arrived back at Robbie’s Marina around 3:30 a.m. on May 11. By 9 a.m., a small crowd had gathered, marveling at the mammal’s size, but watching with regret as biologists got to work examining the carcass.

The May 10 stranding off Key West was the second sperm whale to have washed up in the Florida Keys in as many weeks.

On May 4, a newborn female sperm whale calf was reported swimming off Key Largo, about 90 miles northeast of the more recent stranding, states a NOAA Fisheries’ news release. “Although an aerial survey of the area was conducted to attempt to locate the calf’s mother, no other whales were sighted. The small whale ended up stranding along a shallow tidal flat offshore of Pennekamp State Park and dying on its own. A team from Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responders collected samples and performed a necropsy to determine its cause of death. Results from those analyses are still pending.”

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The latest addition to the city of Key West’s website includes a map of legal transient rentals and monthly rental units within the city.

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he city of Key West’s website is full of helpful maps that let the community do everything from track transient rental units to see what roadwork is in the pipeline. There is even a map that allows you to research who is buried in a particular plot at the Key West Cemetery.

Go to cityofkeywest-fl.gov and click on the drop down menu of City Departments.

There you’ll see a link for the Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

The latest addition to this valuable site are maps showing the location of legal transient rentals and a map of rental units.

Transient rentals are defined as any unit, group of units, dwelling, building, or group of buildings within a single complex of buildings rented for less than 30 days or one calendar month, or is advertised as a place rented

to transients, regardless of the occurrence of an actual rental.

Currently there are 850 transient rental licenses.

Non-transient rentals are defined as any unit, group of units, dwelling, building, or group of buildings within a single complex of buildings that are rented for more than 30 days or one calendar month or is advertised as a place rented for more than 30 days or one calendar month, regardless of the occurrence of an actual rental. There are currently 2,508 of non-transient rental licenses.

The transient rental map is a good tool for residents wondering whether a house that seems to be renting for less than a month is a legally licensed transient rental.

If you find the location is not licensed for short-term rentals, you are urged to call Code Compliance at 305-8093737.

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COMMANDER INHERITS HOUSING CRISIS CAPT. BETH REGOLI HITS THE GROUND RUNNING MANDY MILES mandy@keysweekly.com

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o much for a learning curve.

Capt. Beth Regoli, the new commander of Naval Air Station Key West, barely had time to unpack before running headlong into Key West’s housing crisis.

A May 15 news article on military.com details a housing struggle for junior sailors at NAS Key West.

The island’s already critical housing shortage, which affects both military personnel and civilians, was exacerbated recently by the Navy’s closure of two barracks buildings that can house up to 100 unmarried sailors.

The decision to close the barracks buildings for renovations occurred months ago. Regoli was not involved in the discussions or decision. But she is now tasked with finding solutions.

“Housing solutions are important as the health and safety of our sailors is a top priority,” Regoli told the Keys Weekly on Wednesday.

“I’m looking forward to continuing a great working relationship with the Public Private Venture office, and finding solutions to upgrading and renovating homes for our sailors and families.”

The closure forced about 60 junior sailors to compete for limited on-base housing options or for private rental apartments. In the wildly expensive Key West housing market, rents typically exceed the $2,364 monthly housing allowance that junior sailors with no dependents receive in Key West.

“The next option — privatized base housing — is a nonstarter for young, single sailors,” the article states.

Naval Air Station Key West spokeswoman Danette Baso Silvers acknowledged to military.com that the current wait-list for privatized housing ‘can be up to four months.’

“In the interim, Silvers added, the Navy is making available vacation-rental style trailers on military property,” where sailors pay the same rate as vacationing

At Sigsbee Park, the Navy demolished 166 housing units in May 2021 after they flooded in Hurricane Wilma in 2005 and sat empty for 16 years.

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military personnel — $127 a day or $3,810 per month. Split between two sailors, the rent falls within their housing allowance. Of the 60 sailors impacted by the barracks closure, only 19 have yet to find alternative housing, Silvers told military.com.”

166 units at Sigsbee demolished, but not replaced Closure of the two barracks buildings isn’t the only housing issue at Naval Air Station Key West, where 166 townhomes at Sigsbee Park sat empty and unused for 16 years after being flooded by Hurricane Wilma in 2005.

The Key West city commission in 2016 asked Navy personnel to expedite the repair or replacement of those units. Returning them to active use for military personnel would help alleviate the competition between sailors and civilians for private rental housing, City Commissioner Sam Kaufman said at the time.

Five years later, in May 2021, the Navy demolished those 166 townhomes at Sigsbee Park, and has yet to replace them. Navy officials at one point solicited proposals from interested developers. Those proposals were due in December 2021. But now a feasiblity study is in the works.

“Now there are 18.13 acres of green space. We are awaiting a feasibility study, then leadership will determine options for the property,” Silvers said on Wednesday, but did not have a timeline for the study.

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s the world anticipates the sequel to the 1986 blockbuster “Top Gun,” (coming on May 24), those of us who came of age in the ’80s can still recite much of the original movie from memory. And we’re still pissed at the director for killing Goose. So this week, we bring you….

SIGNS YOU’RE WAY TOO EXCITED ABOUT THE ‘TOP GUN’ SEQUEL, ‘MAVERICK’ 10. To the chagrin of your coworkers, there’s a lot of Kenny Loggins being played at the office.

9. You’ve forgotten all about Scientology and Tom Cruise being clearly insane.

8. Your mirrored aviators just came back into style with a vengeance.

7. You thought it would be cute to tell the officer who pulled you over, “I feel the need, the need for speed.”

6. A bomber jacket in 90-degree heat seems like a great idea.

5. When your kid spilled milk at dinner, you threatened to put him “on a cargo plane full of rubber dog shit out of Hong Kong.”

4. You insist that your wife refer to your man parts as Goose and IceMan. 3. You were kicked out of Tavern ‘n’ Town for jumping on the piano and trying to lead the bar in “Great Balls of Fire.”

2. You keep asking Sheriff Rick Ramsay if he’ll reprise his role as Viper in the sequel.

1. Your safe words are “buzz the tower,” which has caused some confusion.

CASTING CALL

FRINGE THEATER ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS AND WORKSHOPS

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ringe Theater Key West invites actors, used-tobe-actors and wanna-beactors to general auditions for its (not yet announced) 202223 theater season.

How can Fringe hold auditions when the season isn’t yet finalized? Easy! Fringe needs to know who wants to play before the season can be determined.

It’s easy to audition for Fringe.

Just prepare a one- to two-minute monologue. Memorized or read, it’s up to you. Then email to info@ fringetheater.org or text to 305731-0581. Want to let Fringe know you can sing? Add 16 bars of a song. Audition videos will be accepted through May 31.

Not sure how to audition?

Sign up for a Fringe Audition Workshop at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 23 at the Key West Armory.

Director Rebecca Tomlinson will review best practices for auditioning and media specialist Aramis Ikatu will cover how to stage, light and mic your video.

Participants are encouraged to bring their monologue to the workshop so they can receive artistic and technical feedback.

In fact, Fringe will video audition monologues upon request.

To sign up for the May 23 audition workshop, email nfo@ fringetheater.org. To submit an audition video, email info@ fringetheater.org or text to 305731-0581. If the file is too large to email or text, Fringe recommends sending it via wetransfer.com.

For more information, visit fringetheater.org.

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Thursday, May 19 • Key West Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours sponsored by Lower Keys Medical Center.

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Doubletree Grand Key Resort, Key West.

Friday, May 20 • Beyond the Teams fundraisers for Navy SEAL programs. Meet retired SEALS, silent auctions and raffles. 5-9 p.m. at Virgilio’s, 524 Duval St. Saturday, May 21 • Take Stock in Children graduation for 60 scholarship recipients.

11:30 a.m. at the Marathon High School auditorium.

• Beyond the Teams fundraisers for Navy SEAL programs. Meet retired SEALS, silent auctions and raffles. 7-10 p.m. at Irish Kevin’s, 211 Duval St. Sunday, May 22 • Beyond the Teams fundraisers for Navy SEAL programs. Meet retired SEALS, silent auctions and raffles. 5-9 p.m. at La Tratt Oceanside, 3593 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West.

Friday, May 27 • Deadline for nonprofits from Big Coppitt to Big Pine to apply for grant funding from the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys. Apply online at cffk.org/grants.

June 1-4 • Fringe Theater presents “A Fabulous Evening with Lillian Baxter,” 7 p.m., nightly at the Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval St. June 1-5 Key West Pride celebration. Visit gaykeywestfl.com for a full schedule of events.

Sunday, June 12 • Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition offers a virtual childbirth class from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register at keyshealthystart.org or call 305-2938424.

June 15-19 • I Love Stock Island festival takes place in venues throughout the community. Visit ilovestockisland.org.

Thursday, June 16 • Wesley House Family Services begins an eight-week training course for prospective foster parents, 6-9 p.m. at the Key Largo Wesley House Office, 99451 Overseas Hwy, above the First Horizon Bank. Contact Megan Burgess at 305-809-5000.

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e have been navigating some is an astrologer, choppy astrological wanderer, barwaters together. Have tender and you been struggling advocate for queer justice. He to find your bearings is a loquacious or feeling a bit off Gemini with a kilter? If so, don’t fret! cozy Cancer rising. Find him at That means you are hearthandherald- actively participatastrology.com ing in the relatively chaotic planet party.

Last weekend presented a pastreleasing total lunar eclipse. The messenger Mercury recently went retrograde, fostering communication mishaps and offering a review of our thought patterns.

Big boy Jupiter moved into the coliseum of fiery Aries. Warrior Mars and trippy Neptune are conjoining to set some dreams in motion. Hold your rudder tightly and stay on course.

Here are your horoscopes for the week. Read for your rising and sun signs.

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TAURUS April 20 - May 20 You may be revisiting some personal financial plans, you beautiful Bull. Keep the wheels spinning, but consider how your plans affect your personal health and well-being. At the same time, release some of the healing you’ve been doing in your solitude and integrate what you’ve discovered. You can let go of this lonely process for now. It is an ideal time to find people who will help you kickstart your dream project.

GEMINI May 21 - June 21 While Mercury, your ruling planet, is retrograde, reconsider how you think about yourself. Is your self-image accurate? How do you know? During the next few weeks, learn to love being your own best friend and get to know

NAVIGATING CHOPPY WATERS yourself anew. Romance yourself a bit. Find that spark again. Also, it’s time to get moving on your career hopes. Fire the starting gun and hit the road. Your highest aspirations are waiting.

CANCER June 22 - July 22 Whenever the moon is involved, you are deeply affected, dear Cancer. This past lunar eclipse called you to release any veils of illusion that are holding you back. Don’t let anything distract you from following your bliss.

They. Are. Not. Worth. It. In the next few weeks, take a break from your meditations on self and start to review your comrades. Who is really on your side?

You may be in exactly the right place with the right people, but double check.

LEO July 23 - Aug. 22 This past eclipse probably aligned with a releasing of your home and family in order to pursue something vocational. If that’s the case, go full throttle because your work is important for all of us. You’re about to identify the folks to help you succeed.

Don’t be surprised if you start questioning your plans in the next few weeks though. Use this time to analyze your blueprint with a fine-tooth comb.

VIRGO Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 Your planet ruler Mercury is retrograde, Virgo. Take a few steps back and mind the gap. This time around, you’re probably considering a shift from the work grind to adventuring into vast new horizons. Let these ideas simmer until June 2 when Mercury stations direct, then your road will be laid out before you in clarity.

Also, say yes to that dream partnership. You know the one.

LIBRA Sept. 23 - Oct. 23 You’ve been doing some serious mending when it comes to an important relationship.

Accept the work you’ve done and release the process for now.

Breathe and be proud of what you’ve accomplished. You’ve also got a new routine you’ve been trying to fall into, and it is an opportune time to celebrate how far you’ve come and set goals to keep it up. Old patterns be damned. New patterns are stunning.

SCORPIO Oct. 24 - Nov. 21 You know that creative outlet that brings you joy? That thing you nurture like a child? It’s time to throw some gas on the flame and make that a bigger part of your life. If you think it’s a pipe dream, that is exactly what I’m talking about. You are uniquely placed to bring what seems like a fantastical hope into forward movement. Oh, and reconsider how you think about an important partner for the next few weeks.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 You’ve had a unique focus on your home life since the beginning of the year, and it is currently an ideal time to implement your vision to grow stronger roots. Some of you are literally pregnant with new life and some of you are pregnant with an innovative project. Either way, take care of yourself during this incubation period, which will probably last until the end of the year. Growth is happening in your house of joy.

CAPRICORN Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 If you’ve been thinking about how you can be of service, it will be even more important to

start thinking about how your service brings you joy. Strike the balance between humble giver and life of the party, because if it doesn’t ignite your happiness, it is not worth doing. Listen to your intuition and start making moves in your local neighborhood – there are dreams to be fought for nearby.

AQUARIUS Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 Have you been dreaming of a big purchase or a too-good-tobe-true investment? The time to dive in is now! Get courageous and gather material things around you that reflect your highest ideals. In the coming weeks, take some time to reflect on your family and the land that you grew up on because it is time to revisit your lineage.

PISCES Feb. 19 - March 20 We all have a picture-perfect image of how we would like to see ourselves, and at this moment you have a really powerful opportunity to bring that image into reality. Set out on a new workout regimen or health routine. Get a different haircut or shake up your style a bit. The you of your dreams is ready to emerge into waking life; all you have to do is be courageous.

ARIES March 21 - April 19 The past month has offered you the chance to be alone, for better or worse. Now, you are in the high point of solitary ecstasy or isolated delusion. Either way, determine how your relationship to seclusion can benefit you the most and stir up your self-confidence. Also, start to think about how you are managing your money because you are being offered a fresh perspective.

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5 KWHS TEAMS LOSE COACHES

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t’s that time of year, when high school coaches consider other occupations or RALPH locations. Such is the case MORROW at Key West High School, where ... a veteran sports athletic director Justin Martin columnist, says is looking to replace coaches in the only sport five sports. he doesn’t follow Boys basketball coach is cricket. That leaves plenty Chris Ellis has resigned after of others to fill one season. “I’m heading back his time. to St. Louis,” Ellis told me. “This ralphmoro1936 is my son’s last year in school. @gmail.com I think I should be with him.”

Tennis coaches Gary and Nancy Curry also are moving on after one season. Stacey Pillari’s departure comes as no surprise. She launched the girls weightlifting program four years ago, when her seniors were freshmen. Pillari was planning to pursue other avenues last year, but the team convinced her to stay through their graduation this month. She’ll remain in the area working as a real estate agent.

Dave Perkins did the school a favor last fall, when he agreed to coach cross country in addition to track and field. Perkins won’t be coaching cross country next fall.

Finally, Martin needs to replace himself as the girls soccer coach. The athletic director said he enjoyed coaching, but won’t do both jobs again.

Martin got married last weekend to Lexi Archer. The pair met when both were students at Key West High School and have been together for five years. Best wishes to the newlyweds.

Bring her home Enough already. Bring Brittney Griner home from Russia, where she’s been imprisoned since February. The pro-basketball all-star and two-time Olympic gold medalist was caught in a Moscow airport with vape cartridges containing cannabis oil, which is illegal in Russia.

Our government – the United States government – needs to get her out now. Negotiate a prisoner exchange if that’s what it takes.

Griner, now 31, was a star at Baylor University, then drafted by Phoenix into the Women’s NBA. She’s said to be worth $3 million to $5 million.

But none of this should mean anything while she’s imprisoned in Russia. Just get her out.

Unfortunately, the WNBA is not a moneymaker — nor are its players, who for years have earned healthy sums by playing in Russia during the off-season.

Among the highest-paid players in the WNBA, Griner makes about $250,000 a year in Phoenix — and four times that abroad.

I’m not smart enough to prescribe a solution, but once we get Griner home, maybe the U.S. should reconsider its rules for American athletes playing abroad.

Heat wave Here’s one for the pro leagues. The Florida Panthers and the Miami Heat both have won their

“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” — Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa

Key West High School athletic director Justin Martin needs to hire coaches for five sports, including the girls soccer team he coached this past year. RALPH MORROW/Keys Weekly

The Keys Weekly is proud to feature local middle-school students and their answers to some fun questions in our Kids Weekly segment. Instead of asking about their favorite teacher or school subject, we want to know what superpower they’d most like to have, their favorite YouTube channel and the hardest part about being a kid today.

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

Special thanks to Sigsbee sixth grader Jack Mitchell and teacher Jessica Forsythe for assembling this feature each week.

playoffs, but unfortunately are scheduled to play four games at the same time.

Fix it, NHL and NBA. Fans of both sports would like to watch both teams.

Prep problem And one for the Florida High School Athletic Association. The Key West High School baseball and softball teams each played the same night at Rex Weech and The Backyard, respectively, last week.

Not fair at all. Plenty of fans follow both teams and would have watched both games. Moving one game to the afternoon would have created a great day of sports in Key West.

No Rich Strike I’m sorry, though not too sorry, that Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike was pulled from Saturday’s Preakness. It was once common for the Derby winner to come back two weeks later for Preakness, and, if successful, three weeks after that for the possible Triple Crown at the Belmont. But that isn’t necessarily so any more. An 80-1 shot, as Rich Strike was at Churchill Downs, isn’t likely to win again two weeks later. Says who? Says me. Maybe they can get the Derby and Preakness winners to battle it out at the Belmont.

NBA Hurt League The NBA playoffs have turned into a soccer tournament. Each game seems to produce another longtime injury. Most recent was Gary Payton II, who broke his arm and will be out for the rest of the playoffs. It’s amazing Memphis did so well after Ja Morant, its best player, was injured.

Golden State had to reshape after star Steph Curry went out for a few games. (It did.) The Warriors also had to play without their coach, Steve Kerr, who was lost for a week to COVID-19. And so it goes.

RILEY YOUNG Sigsbee Charter School 6th grade Activities: When I’m not in class I enjoy playing video games, hanging out with friends and family, going to the beach, and playing with my cat.

When do you think a kid is old enough to have a cell phone? I think a kid is old enough to have a cell phone when they’re 10.

What’s your favorite Youtube channel? I don’t have one.

What superpower would you most like to have? I would most like to have the power to teleport so I can travel.

The hardest part about being a kid is ... being expected to act like a “young adult,” but being treated like a child.

If you could make a rule for the whole world to follow, what would it be?

It would be that you have to treat everyone with the same respect and kindness no matter their race, sexuality or whoever they are.

The hardest part about being an adult must be ... having to keep up with all the responsibilities that you have and making money.

What makes you laugh?

My friends make me laugh.

When I grow up, I want to ... be a police officer so I can help people.

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BABY FORMULA SHORTAGE CAUSES STRESS FOR KEYS PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS omoe Ventura's year-old grandson Kairo has a milk protein allergy.

Recently, the frustrated Marathon grandmother found herself scrambling to find baby formula.

"We didn't have it in Marathon and I called CVS in Big Pine and they didn't have it and they told me they did not have anything hypoallergenic," said Ventura. She finally found it at the Winn Dixie in Big Pine. "I was prepared to drive to Florida City yesterday."

Tavernier pediatrician Dr. Stanley Zuba has been hearing similar stories every day from patients. He said the nationwide formula shortage is hitting home, challenging parents and caregivers up and down the Florida Keys.

"It's definitely an issue, especially when it comes to the special formulas, like the hypoallergenic formula specifically," said Zuba.

"If we have any samples we always will give them out, but unfortunately now, we're out of samples."

Supply chain issues compounded by the closing of an Abbott factory in Sturgis, Michigan have left shelves looking pretty bare. That is putting stress on new parents, like Key Largo residents Daniella and Natasha Rodriguez.

"It's been scary; it's been pretty tough because at the beginning we were trying different formulas and she wasn't liking any," said Daniella Rodriguez. "We had to try out the formulas and finally she liked this one and here we are with a shortage."

Their daughter, 5-month-old Luna Izabella, is thriving on a product that closely resembles breast milk. Rodriguez's wife tried to breastfeed Luna but was unable to do so because of a medical condition. "She couldn't produce breast milk. She was really sad."

Arianna Nesbitt is the CEO of the Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition, which unites people and resources to improve the health and wellbeing of pregnant women, children and their families. "Our goal is to keep babies healthy," said Nesbitt.

In 17 years with the organization, she has never experienced anything like this.

"We had one family that called and said ‘I've been to every store in Marathon and in Key West.’ She was panicked and we happened to have two cans in our office. So that was an easy fix."

Nesbitt said Keys community members are taking care of each other through this formula shortage. "Today we had a family in the Upper Keys frantically looking for a kind and we're fortunate enough that we have a family in the Lower Keys that ordered too much." The two families were connected and the problem was solved, at least for now.

Many parents and caregivers are also turning to social media, like Facebook groups, to help each other find hard-tocome-by types of formula. Nesbitt urges anyone who is having a problem finding formula to reach out to the coalition for help. "You're not alone. You don't have to be sitting there in your kitchen panicking that you don't know how to feed your baby." If you are

having problems finding formula, visit www. keyshealthystart.org/requests-need-help.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has also issued tips to keep babies safe during the shortage. Among them: never dilute infant formula. Diluting formula with water or other liquids can be dangerous and even life-threatening for babies, leading to a serious nutritional deficit and health issues. Also, the department says not to use homemade formulas, which often lack or have inadequate amounts of critical nutrients.

Zuba has been a pediatrician in the Upper Keys for 25 years and believes when it comes to the shortage, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. "I'm hopeful that this is going to improve in the short term rather quickly." For starters, plans are underway to reopen the Abbott factory in Michigan and the FDA is looking to ease restrictions on importing foreign-made formulas.

When supply does return to normal, Zuba said, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends store brand formulas over the name brands. He says they are made in the same factories and during these tough economic times, could provide a little relief to parents. "They are exactly the same formulations, they have hypoallergenic brands, they have sensitive brands, and Gentlease brands and they are about half the price."

For now, the Rodriguezes are relieved they found one box of their daughter's formula brand at the Key Largo Publix and a friend secured another at a Miami Publix.

"It's been very scary for us, for sure."

Key Largo residents Daniella and Natasha Rodriguez struggle to find formula for their 5-monthold daughter, Luna Izabella. CONTRIBUTED

Several types of baby formula are missing from shelves of an Upper Keys store. KELLIE FARRELL BUTLER/Keys Weekly

Pediatrician Dr. Stanley Zuba cradles a onemonth-old patient. He is hopeful the formula shortage will ease soon. CONTRIBUTED

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Retired Navy SEALS from the Beyond the Teams nonprofit group will depart Key West on Monday, May 23 and paddle an outrigger canoe 150 miles to Miami.

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group of Navy SEALS may be retired from active duty, but are still serving their country and its people, having accepted a new mission as members of the nonprofit group Beyond the Teams.

The team is set to paddle a sixperson ocean outrigger canoe 150 miles from Key West to Miami May 23-26.

They’ll leave Key West on Monday, May 23 and stop each night in places throughout the Florida Keys and South Florida, where restaurants and other venues will host meet-and-greet fundraising events.

The events in Key West take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 20, 21 and 22, before the paddlers depart from the island.

Each event features a silent auction, raffles and 50/50s as well as a merchandise table to benefit Beyond the Teams, the Navy SEAL Museum and its support services for veterans.

“Each evening’s event is free to attend and all are welcome,” coorganizer Mel Veazey said.

“Beyond the Teams is a group of former Navy SEALs and like-minded individuals, who’ve teamed up to undertake a new kind of mission,” states the group’s website. “We are challenging ourselves and others to focus outward; looking for opportunities to unite, heal and give back to our communities. We are dedicated to our veterans, their families, and to our greater national well-being.”

Retired SEAL Mike Charbonnet started Beyond the Teams — named for the various SEAL Teams that undertake dangerous, classified and live-saving missions around the world (does SEAL Team 6 sound familiar?) — for SEAL life after active duty.

“Beyond the Teams is a group of former Navy SEALs who have teamed up to undertake a new kind of mission,” said Charbonnet, whose son, also a SEAL, became paralyzed from the waist down during a parachuting accident and needed neurological rehabilitation at a clinic in San Diego.

“VIP Neuro Rehabilitation Clinic doesn’t accept insurance because they don’t want to have to turn away someone who’s not insured, so all their funding comes from donations, grants and fundraisers,” said Char-

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Retired Navy SEALS in 2021 paddle an outrigger canoe from Key West to Fort Pierce, hosting fundraisers along the way at local restaurants. CONTRIBUTED

bonnet. The clinic was the recipient of the first Beyond the Teams epic fundraiser in 2019, when the team embarked on a 1,000-mile bike ride from Virginia Beach to the museum in Fort Pierce.

“Members of Beyond the Teams conduct fund-raising events for organizations and causes that help people with physical disabilities, cultural disadvantages and practical needs going unmet because they are the ‘little guys,” the organization’s website states.

“We have guys coming in from Hawaii, Houston, California and other places for this paddle event,” Charbonnet said. “We’re excited and are so appreciative of the support we’ve received from the Keys military and civilian communities.”

Visit beyondtheteams.org for more information about the group’s fundraising efforts and adventure missions throughout the country.

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he historic Waterfront Playhouse on Mallory Square will play the final three performances of the David Mamet comedy “A Life in the Theatre” Thursday through Saturday evening, May 19-21.

Called a “masterclass in acting,” the show is a sardonic love letter to theater that follows the shifting power balance between two actors from different generations as they engage in backstage banter while performing, rehearsing and auditioning for various roles..

Mamet’s play examines our changing roles in life through the metaphor of the theater’s neverending demand for new roles.

The play is directed by Tom Thayer, Waterfront artistic director, with set design by Michael Boyer, lighting design by Kris Hodge and stage management by Trish Manley and Andrew Theede.

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— Contributed “LIFE IN THE THEATRE”

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / MAY 19, 2022 A mourning warbler, captured, banded and released by the Cape Florida Banding Station at Bill Baggs State Park in Key Biscayne.

RANGEL DIAZ/Contributed

CONNECTING WITH THE CONNECTICUT

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t was hard to escape the feeling of having missed everything. We’d been out of town for most of the MARK spring migration. I thought I’d catch the last week HEDDEN or so of the bird world’s great moving pageant when we got back, but then a lingering cold (not CO... is a photographer, writer, and VID) rendered me useless for days. At its peak I woke semi-professional one night hacking, half blind and mostly deaf, and birdwatcher. He spent a long time on the couch wondering how much has lived in Key I loved the world anymore.

West for more By the time I felt almost back to normal, I knew than 25 years and may no longer the avian circus had passed through the Keys and I’d be employable in missed it. This was verified by the fact that I hadn’t the real world. He heard so much as a chip from a songbird in my neighis also executive borhood, hadn’t seen so much as a flit. There was director of the Florida Keys Audu- nothing to do but promise myself it’d be better next bon Society. year, and try to hold the wistfulness and low-grade despair at bay.

Then Kevin Christmas texted me a photo of a Connecticut warbler he’d seen. He’d had not one, but two in his neighborhood that morning. Suddenly there seemed a chance at redemption.

I might not get to see the whole show, but I might get to see the showstopper at the end.

You should know, the state of Connecticut does not deserve the honor of having the Connecticut warbler named after it. The species would be more aptly named for Florida, Georgia, Kentucky or Ohio, states along their predominant migration route.

Or better yet, Minnesota or Wisconsin, where they actually breed. Canada would be the most apt, where their breeding range trenches across six provinces, but there’s already a Canada warbler whose breeding range stretches across the same six states.

The species was named by Alexander Wilson, often referred to as the father of American ornithology, who first described the species to science, and who collected his first specimen, a bird that had swung wide of its normal migration routes, in the Nutmeg State in 1812.

What’s more important to know, though, is how difficult they are to see. They are a shy, receding species, prone to lurking in the shadows and the thickets of remote areas, living a life that largely doesn’t intersect with the company of humans. Adding to this is the fact that they migrate, as a species, in the narrowest slice of time.

Whereas most species’ migration numbers tend to form a standard bell curve, starting slow, building up, then dropping off over a period of 3 to 5 weeks, sometimes even longer, Connecticut warblers are a data spike. It’s as if they all take a vote and decide that today, today is the day we will get seen in Florida. Tomorrow, we will let a few people see us in Georgia. Saturday: Ohio!

They never stick around for long, and are generally seen because they have no choice but to move through the landscape to get from where they winter in South America to where they need to be to find a proper mate.

In reality, they tend to have a slightly larger window than one day. The folks at the Cape Florida Banding Station at Bill Baggs State Park on Key Biscayne trapped, banded and released 18 Connecticut warblers – the most they’ve seen in a season – over three consecutive days. (This week’s photo is of a bird that was caught, banded and released as part of their long-term migration study.)

In short, seeing a Connecticut warbler is a hard get. Some years you’re lucky. Most years you’re not.

It was the last hour or two of daylight when I got up to Big Pine and parked. I could see Kevin a couple hundred yards down the road, staring into a tree. We walked toward each other, but it took us about 10 minutes to meet. Though migration seemed to be over in Key West, it was going off on Big Pine — five birds in every bush, eight in every tree.

And none of them was sitting still. American redstarts, Cape May warblers, black-and-white warblers, ovenbirds, common yellowthroats, black-throated blue warblers. … It wasn’t a huge diversity of species, but there were just so many birds. As it was so late in the season, about 80% were female, as those tend to return to their breeding habitats later than males.

Kevin’s day job is with the county, assessing habitats, monitoring wildlife, removing exotics, cleaning up trash and planting natives. And his neighborhood is full of lots the county has bought for environmental mitigation and to limit development in sensitive areas.

We worked our way slowly around the block, just kind of reveling in it. Birds were walking in the road, flitting from tree to tree, hawking after bugs in the open air.

“It makes me feel good seeing all the birds,” Kevin said as we walked along. “It’s like, yeah, our little habitat is useful. Native plants help.”

There were so many birds I started to think it was okay if I didn’t see a Connecticut warbler. This was plenty. The next block over we saw a bird walking slowly along the dotted line in the middle of the road. “That’s probably him,” Kevin said, though I didn’t think he meant it. “Probably is,” I said, lifting my binoculars. It was.

There’s nothing flashy about a Connecticut warbler, but if you get a good look, they have an understated, confident beauty – a citron yellow breast, a jet gray face, a back the color of a well-lit palm frond, and a white eye ring bold enough to make you take them seriously.

The bird promptly turned and walked into the grass. But then he wandered out again, smoothly walking across the pavement, looking for bugs. We followed him from a distance for a long time.

We saw the second Connecticut warbler the block after that.

But by the time that happened I felt as if I’d caught up with all that I’d missed, maybe even gotten a little bit ahead.

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Key West was no exception. More than 150 people held signs, chanted slogans and told the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold its own 1973 landmark Roe v. Wade decision.

In case you’ve been living under a rock, the U.S. Supreme Court is seemingly poised to overturn Roe v. Wade.

The court’s draft opinion was controversially leaked to Politico.com on May 2. In the 98-page draft opinion, Justice Samuel Alito writes, “We hold that Roe and Casey (a separate ruling upholding the right to abortion) must be overruled. It is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people’s elected representatives.”

If the court ultimately confirms and passes the draft opinion, abortion laws will be left up to individual states, many of which already have bans and tighter restrictions drafted or in place, just awaiting the Supreme Court’s decision, which is expected in June.

BANS OFF OUR BODIES KEY WEST JOINS NATIONAL PROTESTS TO PROTECT ROE V. WADE

— Keys Weekly staff

The May 14 Bans Off Our Bodies protest at Key West’s Bayview Park draws more than 150 supporters. Hundreds of similar protests took place across the country to oppose the U.S. Supreme Court’s pending decision that may overturn Roe v. Wade, which federally protects a woman’s right to have an abortion. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

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Community partnerships help homeowners Habitat for Humanity’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors program partners Habitat’s construction staff with Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies, who volunteer to make repairs to Lower Keys homes with funding from the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys.

Pictured, from top, are Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy Linda Nixon (top), Habitat for Humanity’s Curtis Barlow and Deputy Wendy Negron, repairing the steps of a Big Coppitt home.

Anne McKee Artists Fund awards grants to 11 An excited group of artists gathered last week at The Gardens Hotel to receive project grants from the Anne McKee Artist’s Fund.

The fund awarded 11 projectbased grants to Florida Keys visual, performing and literary artists. The awards support specific creative projects proposed by each recipient.

The 2022 grant recipients are Jill Benado, Lynn Bentley-Kemp, Benjamin Fauquenot, Victoria Mata, Jennifer Juniper, Kyla Piskopink, Vivien Segel, Katlin Spain, Patricia Tiffany, Arida Wright and Key West High School student Elsie Warwick.

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Williams Museum expands exhibits The Tennessee Williams Museum, 513 Truman Ave., Key West, has expanded its historical exhibits that provide detailed material about two major gifts given by Tennessee Williams to the city of Key West.

The expanded exhibits showcase information about Williams’ writing, filming and premiering “The Rose Tattoo” in Key West during the 1950s. Also, in 1981 Williams gave the use of his name to the Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center, now called the Tennessee Williams Theatre at The College of the Florida Keys. These are two of the many cultural and philanthropic contributions made by the playwright during his 34-year residency that helped place Key West on the cultural and literary map.

The museum is open for selfguided tours Thursday through Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30. p.m. Dennis Beaver, the museum curator, offers private day-time tours for four or more guests. Prior arrangements must be made by visiting kwahs.org.

Waterfront celebrates Pride with Joe Posa as Joan Rivers Celebrating Key West Pride, the historic Waterfront Playhouse on Mallory Square will present a limited engagement of Joe Posa as Joan Rivers.

Performances will be at 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, June 3-4 and ticket prices are $30. Tickets can be purchased by calling 305-294-5015 or at waterfrontplayhouse.org.

Having performed alongside Rivers on two separate occasions, Posa has taken her “very-naughtybut-SO-much-fun” act on the road with sold-out shows throughout the United States and Mexico.

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

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

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / MAY 19, 2022 Indians in the Everglades during the Seminole War. FLORIDA MEMORY PROJECT/Contributed

Part 3

THE WARNING SIGNS OF THE INDIAN KEY ATTACK Suspected Seminole sympathizer’s arrival elevates concern Editor’s Note: This is the third in a four-part series on the attack at Indian Key.

D

uring the Seminole War, the attack on Indian Key was not an isolated event. In 1836, the threat of an Indian attack in the Florida Keys was running high.

In mid-March, the people of Indian Key observed an older Spanish man approaching the island in a canoe. Had the old man paddled up to the island six months earlier, not a single resident on Indian Key would have so much as batted an eye. He would have been considered another man coming to trade at the general store – just another customer coming to the island.

Current conditions, however, required a more guarded response, and when the men of Indian Key’s militia Company B witnessed his approach, they suspected he was a Seminole sympathizer.

No sooner had the canoe touched the edge of the island and the old man set foot on land than the men of Company B took him into custody.

At first, he said he was just a fisherman who had simply come to the island to trade. The longer he was interrogated and the more aggressive the techniques became, the more cracks appeared in his story. Suddenly, he told a different story about how he had not been the only one in the canoe and that two other men had traveled with him. The other two men, Indians, had been dropped off at nearby Lignumvitae Key. After his admission, Company B armed a group of men, a posse if you will, to go out and apprehend the hideaway Indians. Instead of some western-style posse racing across the prairie on horses, this group set off from Indian Key using more conventional means of transportation, shallow-draft vessels. Perhaps using the old Spaniard as bait, the men of Company B captured the Indians and brought them back to Indian Key for questioning.

Unlike the old Cuban fisherman, these two men had no problem coming right out and admitting what they were up to. The Indians reportedly

told the men that many of their people had gathered at Cape Sable and were going to attack all of the major settlements in the islands: Indian Key, Key Vaca and Key West. The news was alarming, and the three men were shackled and held in custody.

After receiving the intelBRAD ligence, Captain Jacob Housman BERTELLI dispatched a letter containing is an author, information about the capture speaker, and Florof the two Indians to Commoida Keys historian. dore Dallas at Pensacola, where His latest book, Navy headquarters had recently “The Florida Keys Skunk Ape Files,” moved. Indian Key’s Housman is a fun blend of had sent letters to government two of his favorite authorities asking for protecsubjects — Florida tion from the Indian threat Keys history and before. Prior requests had been the Skunk Ape. ignored, which is one reason he formed and financed the Company B, 10th Florida Militia. With the revelation of this imminent threat, Housman again requested some kind of government response to help protect the community.

After hearing the reports and reading the letter, Dallas ordered the Revenue Cutter Dexter to set a course for the Keys. In the months that followed, a series of Indian attacks, each reported to be closer and closer to Indian Key, haunted the outpost community. In July, Key Biscayne’s Cape Florida Lighthouse was attacked. In October, lightship captain John Whalton’s Key Largo fruit and vegetable garden was ransacked. Three days later, a schooner anchored at Tavernier Key was attacked, and while the ship’s sailors escaped, the schooner was lost.

The following summer, on June 25, 1837, Captain Whalton and four of his men from the lightship Florida arrived at Key Largo’s Garden Cove. Indians were waiting for them. Whalton and one of the crew would not survive the encounter.

Their bodies were later recovered and brought to Indian Key, bringing the blood of the Indian threat to the community. Many of the island’s residents, afraid for their safety, began to move away from the island.

In July 1840, a man appeared at Fort Dallas on the banks of the Miami River and claimed to have been held captive by the Seminole Indians for four years. He said he had intelligence about the Spanish Indian Chekaika and an impending attack on Indian Key. Fort officers did not believe him because he was a black man, thought he was a spy, and put him in a cell.

When Lt. McLaughlin, in command of the Tea Table Key’s Fort Paulding, heard of the arrest, he traveled to Fort Dallas with the hope of hiring the prisoner as a guide. McLaughlin wanted to eliminate the Indian threat and attack the enemy at their camp hidden away in the Everglades. At Fort Dallas, McLaughlin was denied his request, though he could meet with the prisoner who was more than willing to give as many details as he could remember.

McLaughlin launched an expedition into the Everglades to find Chekaika’s island hideaway. The military expedition into the Everglades proved futile as the troops became lost and exhausted, and turned around. It would not be the last time Navy personnel would venture out into the Everglades searching for the Indians.

From his ship at Key Biscayne, Lt. McLaughlin wrote 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 Aug. 6 with all but a handful of able-bodied men left behind. In the early morning hours of Aug. 7, Chekaika and his warriors paddled out to Indian Key under the dark of night.

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KEY WEST REALTORS RAISE MONEY FOR FIRM

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he Key West Association of Realtors this year traded the golf clubs for fishing rods, and sponsored its inaugural sailfish tournament April 27 and 28.

The event raised more than $25,000 for Fair Insurance Rates Monroe (FIRM), a successful grassroots organization that “fights for fair, equitable and affordable property insurance coverage for homeowners, residents and business owners to protect property values and contribute to housing affordability.”

Doubledown Fishing took first place in the tournament, winning $15,000. Natural 2 took home the second-place trophy and $8,000, while Dreamweaver won $5,000 for third place.

The tournament also featured a celebrity guest angler, NHL Coach Mike Keenan, who caught the tournament’s largest tuna.

Sara Salt, a professional angler who’s sponsored by Pelagic, caught the largest kingfish.

Professional angler Rhylee Gerber was named top female angler and below-deck personality.

Kasey Faye won the Top Realtor trophy and Keys Atlantic Realty won Best Brokerage.

The first-year tournament included more than 10 boats and 25 anglers.

— Contributed

1. The size of the fish — and the trophy — matter in tournaments. Anglers aboard the Doubledown won the championship trophy. CONTRIBUTED 2. NHL Coach Mike Keenan catches the top tuna.

3. A dolphin and a kingfish put points on the board.

4+5. Amberjacks take the bait.

6. Caught ’em with your bare hands? Nah. 7. Fishing queens catch two kingfish and a bonita.

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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 Islamorada Family Fishing Charters located at 2550 Wilkinson Road, Sarasota Florida 34231 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Sarasota Family Fishing Charters Michael Scott Tesinsky, owner Publish: May 19, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

Chemical Inventory (Tier2) Forms, Hazards Analyses for Facilities with Extremely Hazardous Substances, SoFlaLEPC Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan, How-to-Comply Information for Hazardous Materials Users, and other public education materials.

The SoFlaLEPC serves Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe Counties. To obtain information, please contact the SoFlaLEPC Coordinator at (954)924-3653.Publish: May 19, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

June 3, 2022 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am. at the Marathon Government Center, BOCC Room, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050.

Immediately following the meeting at 11:30 am, the LCB will host a public hearing to which all persons are invited to attend.

This public hearing is open to community members who would like to present or discuss any comments related to the transportation disadvantaged.

We welcome you to attend!

Persons should contact the HCSF staff if they are interested in commenting.

The primary purpose of the Coordinating Board is to provide information and advice to the Community Transportation Coordinator on the coordination of services provided to the transportation disadvantaged population of Monroe County, pursuant to Chapter 427.0157,

Florida Statutes. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting due to a disability or physical impairment, and any related questions or inquiries concerning this meeting should be directed to Tiffany Albury at the Health Council of South Florida, Inc. at (305) 592-1452 ext. 121 at least 72 hours prior to the date of the meeting.

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LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), the South Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee (SoFlaLEPC) announces the availability of the following information: Hazardous

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING QUARTERLY MEETING NOTICE & PUBLIC HEARING: LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED The Monroe County Local Coordinating Board (LCB) will be holding its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on Friday,

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FOR PUBLIC REVIEW OF A PROPOSAL TO SUPPORT ACTIVITY IN THE 100YEAR FLOODPLAIN AND WETLAND May 17, 2022, City of Marathon, Florida 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050, 305-289-5020 To: All Interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals This is to give notice that the City of Marathon has submitted an application and received a Community Development Block Grant from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), agreement ID IR019, utilizing funding from presidential disaster declaration #4337 issued in September 2017. The funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and will be used harden the City's wastewater infrastructure making it more resistant to the impacts of another hurricane such as Hurricane Irma. The locations for the project are at (5) different treatment plants in the City of Marathon. Areas 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 are included in this project with addresses as follows: Area 3 WWTP - 4095 Overseas Hwy; Area 4 WWTP - 140 Sombrero Beach Rd; Area 5 WWTP - 10685 Overseas Hwy; Area 5 Vac Station - 7280 Overseas Hwy; Area 6 WWTP - 100 Avenue I; Area 7 WWTP - 59255 Overseas Hwy. This notice is required by Section 2(a)(4) of Executive Order 11988 for Floodplain Management, and by Section 2(b) of Executive Order 11990 for the Protection of Wetlands, and is implemented by HUD Regulations found at 24 CFR 55.20(b) for the HUD action that is within and/or affects a floodplain or wetland.

Construction will be undertaken in the 100-year floodplain (and/or wetlands). The City of Marathon is interested in alternatives and public perceptions of possible adverse impacts that could result from the project as well as potential mitigation measures. The project locations are located within the City of Marathon which is located in a floodplain area in its entirety. The project is being undertaken to harden the City's wastewater infrastructure making it more resistant to the impacts of another hurricane such as Hurricane Irma Written comments must be received by Maria Covelli, Grants Coordinator, at 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 on or before June 30, 2022. Comments may also be submitted by email at covellim@ci.marathon.fl.us Additional information may be obtained by contacting: Maria Covelli, Grants Coordinator at 305-289-4109.

John Bartus, City of Marathon Mayor Environmental Certifying Official

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Meeting Notice Monroe County Land Authority The Monroe County Land Authority Advisory Committee will meet in the Marathon Government Center located at 2798 Overseas Highway, Media Room – 1st floor, Marathon, Florida on May 25, 2022 beginning at 9:30 a.m. The agenda is available online at www.monroecounty-fl.gov or by contacting the Monroe County Land Authority office at 305-295-5180.

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

CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH NOTICE OF TOWNHALL MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022, 9:30 A.M NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY COMMISSION of the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will hold a Townhall Meeting on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., at the Key Colony Beach City Hall Commission Room, to address how the new FEMA flood maps will change the height requirements for properties in Key Colony Beach.

The following will be discussed: Current Flood Zone designations for 7th and 8th street Why did KCB increase the Building height of the 1st floor horizontal beam height?

CRS credit improvements for all residents, resident safety, property protection, and consistency within the Keys FEMA Flood maps (which is the reason for all the changes) FEMA will only be supporting damage repairs for buildings adhering to their new minimum requirements for height Density is not occupancy You want or must rebuild Have substantial damage (fire, flood, etc.)

Changes required by Florida Building Code Resale value of your property For existing 1st floor ground level home occupancy, Flood Insurance rates will be increasing 18% - 25% per year, until the Flood Rates match the projected values that FIRM has established as a deterrent for home ownership or condo ownership with a ground floor unit.

Summary of the proposed new building height for a 2-Story Built Interested Residents may appear at the Townhall meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed changes. This meeting will be available virtually via ZOOM Meetings. Residents who wish to attend virtually may attend via Zoom Meeting ID: 893 7925 7252, Passcode: 535631.

If you are unable to attend the Townhall Meeting on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to: City Commission, P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, and your comments will be entered into the record.

CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH Publish: May 19, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH NOTICE OF CODE AMENDMENT HEARING SECOND READ OF ORDINANCE NO. 2022-474 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY COMMISSION of the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., Key Colony Beach City Hall commission room, to hear amendments to the City’s Code of Ordinances.

The proposed Ordinance to be heard by the City Commission is [ORDINANCE NO. 2022–474], entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17 – TRAFFIC AND PARKING OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH

BY AMENDING SECTION 17-6. – PARKING RESTRICTED ON RIGHTOF-WAY IN KEY COLONY BEACH SUBDIVISION AND SECTION 17-7. - PARKING RESTRICTION ON CITY PARKING LOTS/CITY RIGHT-

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OF-WAYS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF FOUND TO BE CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.” Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection at the City Hall of Key Colony Beach.

The City Commission requests amendments to Chapter 17 of the City’s Code of Ordinances.

The Police Department of the City of Key Colony Beach wishes to enact and further seeks to enforce parking restrictions along the City’s right-of-way and parking lots to prevent traffic congestion and access-related transportation-related issues with the City’s streets. Ultimately, the City desires to further promote the health, safety, and welfare of its residents, business owners, and visitors by enacting regulations for the protection of the public at-large.

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

If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing on Thursday, May 26, 2022, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to: City Commission, P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, and your comments will be entered into the record.

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on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: KEY WEST LIGHTHOUSE OIL DISPLAY AND TOWER REPAIRS Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices.

Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar.com OR www. monroecountybids.com. The Public Record is available upon request.

Monroe County Purchasing Department receives bids electronically. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/ physically delivered bids/ proposals/responses WILL NOT be accepted.

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00P.M., on June 30, 2022. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: KEY WEST LIGHTHOUSE OIL DISPLAY AND TOWER REPAIRS 06/30/2022 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB or otherwise be rejected or undeliverable to OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on June 30, 2022. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,, 4509326156 (New York) +16699006833,, 4509326156 (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 (New York) +1 669 900 6833 (San Jose) Publish: May 19, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

be made in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. All prime CONTRACTORs submitting bids must be pre-qualified by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in accordance with Chapter 337.14 F.S. and State of Florida Department of Transportation Rules Ch. 1422- in work classes including but not limited to: drainage, fencing, flexible paving, grading, grassing, seed and sodding, hot plant mixed bitum courses, sidewalk, curb and gutter, rip rap, underground utilities and provide proof of same with bid submittal pre-qualification required at minimum.

The Prime CONTRACTOR must be prequalified in at least one major type of work regardless of the number of major types that are solicited. For any type of work that isn’t met by the prime, the subcontractor must meet the prequalification requirement.

The team must be pre-qualified in all types of work needed for the project.

In response to Covid-19, the Monroe County Purchasing Department has implemented a new electronic process for reviewing and opening sealed bids. Monroe County is committed to continuing to receive and process competitive solicitations while maintaining the health and safety of our employees and those who attend bid openings. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/ physically delivered bids/ proposal/responses WILL NOT be accepted.

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00 P.M. on July 12, 2022. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents.

Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: FLORIDA KEYS OVERSEAS HERITAGE TRAIL CONNECTION AT CUDJOE GARDENS PROJECT 07/12/2022 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB or otherwise be rejected or undeliverable to OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on July 12, 2022. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,, 4509326156# US (New York) +16699006833,, 4509326156# US (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Publish: May 19, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

required by Executive Order 11988 and/or 11990, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection. The activity is funded under the Community Development Block Grant Program- Disaster Recovery - MIT, Rebuild Florida: Infrastructure Repair Program (Round 2) - HUD grant IR026.

The proposed project(s) is located on Father Tony Way from the intersections of Avenues C thru J, and a portion of Avenue G, in the Sands subdivision on Big Pine Key. The project comprises roadway and drainage improvements and includes the installation of a gravity collection system, underground wet wells, pump station and treatment device and raising the road elevation based on 2040 Sea Level Rise Projections. This project is designed to protect a major access road to a low-lying, low-income subdivision that is subject to frequent and persistent flooding due to storms, tides, and sea level rise. It will maintain access to 190 homes in a low-income residential neighborhood of which 115 homes sustained substantial damage due to Hurricane Irma. The stormwater management (SWM) system is serving 1.94 acres of roadway development on Father Tony Way, Sands Subdivision, Big Pine Key, Monroe County.

The project is located in a 100-year floodplain as identified on FEMA Firmette 12087C1336K effective on 02/18/2005. The latest FEMA Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) is Revision 19-04-1620P-125129 dated 02/15/2019. Additionally, there are no FEMA Letter of Map Amendments (LOMA) issued for the project area.

Monroe County has considered the following alternatives and mitigation measures to be taken to minimize adverse impacts and to restore and preserve natural and beneficial values: The first alternative was to locate the Project Within the Floodplain.

In early 2017, Monroe County conducted a pilot study based on a data-driven method to identify the appropriate design response to flooding effects on roadways for the Sands in the South section of the Florida Key communities. The County developed an approach to define alternatives for road improvements in the two pilot communities based on several elements. Past tidal events in the Keys were assessed utilizing historical tidal data and multiple design scenarios were considered including varying the road elevation and tidal flooding recurrence intervals for different years. The results of this study were design recommendations for the proposed road elevation and drainage improvements for the Sands community.

The second alternative was to locate the Project Outside of the Floodplain. Other sites were also considered within the Monroe County limits. All the sites would have either displaced residents who were unwilling to sell or would have placed the project on sites encumbered by wetlands, soil contamination, or other more significant development constraints. The cost of the mitigating measures for these environmental impacts, as well as endangered species habitat, made the project prohibitively expensive and the County concluded that no other sites were feasible for this project in the South Keys.

The final alternative was the No Action or Alternative Actions that Serve the Same Purpose. A no action alternative was considered and rejected because past events analysis found the area in dire need of mitigation. It showed that when flooding occurs residents are either trapped or prevented from reaching their homes. The current level of services and facilities in this area

CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH NOTICE OF VARIANCE HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, May 26, at 9:30 A.M., Key Colony Beach City Hall commission room, to hear a Variance Request from Thomas E. Carden, Owner of 200 15th Circle.

This meeting will be available virtually via Zoom Meetings.

Members of the public who wish to attend virtually may email cityclerk@keycolonybeach.net or call 305-289-1212, Ext. 2 for further instructions on attending via Zoom Meetings.

Applicant requests a Variance to Land Development Regulations Chapter 101, Section 101 – 10 (8) height variance of 6’-8’. Current maximum height is 30’0”.

The Applicant further requests a Variance to Land Development Regulations Chapter 101, Section 10 (5) rear setback by 8’6”.

Current rear yard minimum is 25’.

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

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

If you are unable to attend the Hearing on Thursday, May 26, 2022, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, or cityclerk@ keycolonybeach.net and your comments will be entered into the record.

CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH Publish: May 19, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: FLORIDA KEYS OVERSEAS HERITAGE TRAIL CONNECTION AT CUDJOE GARDENS CUDJOE KEY, MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA-REBID Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices.

Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar by Onvia at www.demandstar.com OR www.monroecountybids. com. The Public Record is available upon request.

The Prime CONTRACTOR must perform at least 40% of the work and to be considered, bids must

COUNTY OF MONROETHE FLORIDA KEYS FINAL NOTICE AND PUBLIC EXPLANATION OF A PROPOSED ACTIVITY IN A 100-YEAR/500YEAR FLOODPLAIN OR WETLAND To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals This is to give notice that under 24 CFR Part 58 Monroe County has conducted an evaluation as

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The project has been designed to meet environmental pollution requirements and protecting the pristine environmental of the Florida Keys, through treatment of stormwater prior to final disposal.

Mitigation measures refers to minimizing or avoiding any environmental impacts that the project might cause. The key focus of mitigation actions of this project includes: • Preventive measures that avoid the occurrence of impacts and thus avoid harm.

• Measures that focus on limiting the severity and the duration of the impact.

• Compensation mechanisms for those impacts that are unavoidable and cannot be reduced further.

Key impacts and potential mitigation actions of the project involve disturbance of the land surface, conversion of natural areas, or expansion into areas that are vulnerable to natural hazards.

All potential impacts to ecological resources in the area will be mitigated by the project including any habitat loss and wildlife impact, as well as indirect impacts such as displacement of wildlife from the affected area.

Construction and decommissioning activities would incorporate mitigation measures for ecological impacts such as avoidance of undisturbed habitat and timing land disturbing activities. Any disturbed areas by the project will be regraded and revegetated according to a sitewide revegetation plan. Noise and increased activity will be mitigated by proper equipment maintenance and keeping workers within the work zone.

Although threatened and endangered species have not been determined on the site in coordination with FWS, any mitigation actions deemed necessary through the consultation process regarding state and federally listed threatened and endangered species will be implemented if such species were recorded onsite in the future.

Indirect impacts to aquatic resources during construction, such as sedimentation resulting from erosion, would be mitigated through the implementation of a soil erosion and sediment control plan, including the use of silt fencing and other technologies as appropriate. Stormwater runoff control measures during construction, including erosion and sediment controls, will be installed, inspected, and maintained to prevent indirect impacts.

Mitigation requirements for future activities that would occur under the alternatives considered would depend on the results of field surveys conducted for ground-disturbing activities and the mitigation guidelines in effect at that time.

Monroe County has reevaluated the alternatives to building in the floodplain and has determined that it has no practicable alternative. Environmental files that document compliance with steps 3 through 6 of Executive Order 11988 and/or 11990, are available for public inspection, review and copying upon request at the times and location delineated in the last paragraph of this notice for receipt of comments. This activity will have no significant impact on the environment for the following reasons: The County will assure that this project in conjunction with the mitigation plan as described above, is implemented by all participating parties before, during and after construction.

Additionally, the County will also take an active role in monitoring the construction processes to ensure no unnecessary impacts

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occur nor unnecessary risks are taken that can negatively impact the environment. Additionally, during construction, precautionary measures shall be implemented via a stormwater pollution prevention plan to ensure no construction debris negatively impacts the surrounding environment. Also, the proposed project shall provide water quality treatment prior to discharging into the injection wells to further protect the environment.

There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.

Written comments must be received by Monroe County at the following address on or before June 10, 2022: Monroe County, Attn: Roman Gastesi, Jr. County Administrator, Certifying Officer for Monroe County c/o Debra London, Engineering Services Project Manager 102050 Overseas Hwy, Suite 229 Key Largo, FL 33037 Comments may also be submitted via email: London-debra@monroecountyfl.gov Or 305-453-8754 during the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Plans can be found on Monroe County website link as follows: www.monroecounty-fl. gov/1280/Sands-SubdivisionSea-Level-Rise-Pilot-P Publish: May 19, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

bajos ingresos que está sujeta a inundaciones frecuentes y persistentes debido a tormentas, mareas y el aumento del nivel del mar. La misma mantendrá el acceso a 190 viviendas en un vecindario residencial de bajos recursos, incluidas 115 viviendas, de las cuales sufrieron daños considerables debido al huracán Irma. El sistema de gestión de aguas pluviales (SWM) se encuentra actualmente sirviendo a 1.94 acres de desarrollo vial en Father Tony Way, subdivisión “Sands”, en Big Pine Key, ubicado en el Condado de Monroe.

El proyecto está ubicado en una llanura aluvial de 100 años como se identifica en FEMA Firmette 12087C1336K a partir del 18/02/2005. La última Carta de Revisión de Mapas (LOMR) de FEMA es la Revisión 19-04-1620P125129 con fecha 15/02/2019.

Además, no se ha emitido ninguna carta de enmiendas al mapa (LOMA) de FEMA para el área del proyecto.

El Condado de Monroe consideró las siguientes alternativas y medidas de mitigación para minimizar impactos adversos y restaurar y preservar valores naturales y beneficiosos: La primera alternativa fue ubicar el proyecto dentro de la planicie de inundación. A principios de 2017, el condado de Monroe llevó a cabo un estudio piloto para identificar un diseño practico para aliviar inundaciones en las carreteras de la subdivisión Sands en el sur de los Cayos de Florida. Varios criterios se tomaron en cuenta al definir las alternativas de diseño para el proyecto. Los eventos de mareas anteriores en los Cayos se evaluaron utilizando datos históricos de mareas y se consideraron múltiples escenarios de diseño, incluida la variación de la elevación de la carretera y los intervalos de recurrencia de inundaciones por mareas para diferentes años tomando en cuenta los efectos del aumento del nivel del mar.

Los resultados de este estudio fueron recomendaciones de diseño para la elevación de la carretera propuesta y mejoras de drenaje para la comunidad de la subdivisión Sands.

La segunda alternativa fue ubicar el Proyecto fuera de la Llanura de Inundación. Se consideraron otros sitios dentro de los límites del condado de Monroe para este proyecto, pero los demás sitios habrían desplazado a los residentes que no estaban dispuestos a vender o habrían colocado el proyecto en sitios obstaculizados por cienagas, contaminación del suelo u otras limitaciones de desarrollo más importantes. El costo de las medidas de mitigación de estos impactos ambientales, así como el hábitat de las especies en peligro de extinción, hizo que el proyecto fuera prohibitivamente costoso y el Condado concluyó que ningún otro sitio era factible para este proyecto en el sur de los Cayos.

La alternativa final fue la No Acción o Acciones Alternativas que Sirven al Mismo Propósito.

Se consideró y rechazó una alternativa de no acción porque el análisis de eventos pasados encontró que el área necesitaba urgentemente mitigación.

Mostró que cuando ocurre una inundación, los residentes quedan atrapados o se les impide llegar a sus hogares. El nivel actual de servicios de emergencias en esta área no estarían equipados para ayudar a los residentes que buscan asistencia si las calles se inundan.

El proyecto propuesto proporcionaría la mitigación necesaria junto con protección contra inundaciones para necesidades de emergencia. El proyecto ha sido diseñado para cumplir con los requisitos de contaminación ambiental y proteger el medio ambiente prístino de los Cayos de Florida, mediante el tratamiento de las aguas pluviales antes de su disposición final.

Las medidas de mitigación se refieren a minimizar o evitar

AVISO Y EXPLICACIÓN PÚBLICA FINAL DE ACTIVIDAD PROPUESTA EN ZONA DE INUNDACIONDE 100 AÑOS / 500 AÑOS O CIENAGAS Dirigido a: Todas las agencias interesadas incluyendo federales, estatales y locales, grupos e individuos Se notifica que HUD cumpliendo con el 24 CFR Parte 58 del Condado de Monroe completó una evaluación según establece(n) la(s) Orden(es) Ejecutiva(s) 11988 o 11990, de acuerdo con los reglamentos de HUD en 24 CFR 55.20 Subparte C - Procedimientos para hacer determinaciones sobre el manejo de zonas de inundacion y la protección de cienagas. La actividad está subvencionada con fondos del programa Desarrollo Comunitario de Recuperación de Desastres (MIT) pertenecientes a Rebuild Florida, un programa de reparación de infraestructura bajo el número IR026 de contrato.

El proyecto está ubicado en la calle Father Tony Way desde las intersecciones de Avenida C a J, y una parte de Avenida G, en la subdivisión Sands en Big Pine Key en el Condado de Monroe. El proyecto este compuesto por mejoras de drenaje e incluye: la instalación de un sistema de recolección por gravedad, pozos de inyección subterráneos, una estación de bombeo y un dispositivo de tratamiento de polutantes y elevación de la carretera basándose en las proyecciones de aumento del nivel del mar para el año 2040.

Este proyecto está diseñado para proteger una importante vía de acceso a una subdivisión de

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cualquier impacto ambiental que el proyecto pueda causar. El enfoque clave de las acciones de mitigación de este proyecto incluye: • Medidas preventivas que eviten la ocurrencia de impactos y así evitar daños.

• Medidas que se centren en limitar la severidad y la duración de los impactos.

• Mecanismos de compensación de aquellos impactos que sean inevitables y no puedan reducirse más.

Los impactos claves y las posibles acciones de mitigación del proyecto implican la alteración de la superficie terrestre, la conversión de áreas naturales, y la construcción en áreas que son vulnerables a los peligros naturales.

Todos los impactos potenciales a los recursos ecológicos en el área serán mitigados por el proyecto, incluida la pérdida de hábitat y el impacto en la vida silvestre, así como los impactos indirectos, como el desplazamiento de la vida silvestre del área afectada.

Las actividades de construcción incorporarían medidas de mitigación de los impactos ecológicos, como evitar hábitats no perturbados y programar actividades que perturben la tierra. Cualquier área alterada por el proyecto será recalificada y revegetada de acuerdo con un plan de revegetación para todo el sitio. El ruido y el aumento de la actividad se mitigarán mediante el mantenimiento adecuado de los equipos y manteniendo a los trabajadores dentro de la zona de trabajo.

Aunque las especies amenazadas y en peligro de extinción no se han determinado en el sitio en coordinación con Servicios de Pesca y Vida Silvestre, cualquier medida de mitigación que se considere necesaria a través del proceso de consulta con respecto a las especies amenazadas y en peligro de extinción enumeradas a nivel estatal y federal se implementará si dichas especies se registraran en el sitio en el futuro.

Los impactos indirectos a los recursos acuáticos durante la construcción, como la sedimentación resultante de la erosión, se mitigarían mediante la implementación de un plan de control de la erosión del suelo y los sedimentos, incluido el uso de cercas contra sedimentos y otras tecnologías, según corresponda. Se instalarán, inspeccionarán y mantendrán medidas de control de escorrentía de aguas pluviales durante la construcción, incluidos los controles de erosión y sedimentos, para evitar impactos indirectos.

Los requisitos de mitigación para actividades futuras que ocurrirían bajo las alternativas consideradas dependerían de los resultados de los estudios de campo realizados para las actividades de perturbación del suelo y las pautas de mitigación vigentes en ese momento.

El Condado de Monroe reevaluó las alternativas a construir en el valle inundable y determinó que no cuenta con alternativas prácticas. Documentación ambiental que evidencia el cumplimiento con los pasos 3 al 6 de la(s) Orden Ejecutiva 11988 o 1990, está disponible para inspección, revisión y reproducción de parte del público, de ser solicitado, en el horario y lugar indicado en el último párrafo sobre recibo de comentarios de este aviso.

Esta actividad no tendrá un impacto significativo en el medio ambiente por las siguientes razones: El Condado se asegurará de que este proyecto, junto con el plan de mitigación descrito anteriormente, sea implementado por todas los participantes antes, durante y después de la construcción.

Además, el Condado también desempeñará un papel activo en el control de los procesos de construcción para garantizar que no se produzcan impactos innecesarios ni se tomen riesgos

innecesarios que puedan afectar negativamente al medio ambiente. Además, durante la construcción, se implementarán medidas de precaución a través de un plan de prevención de la contaminación de aguas pluviales para garantizar que los escombros de la construcción no tengan un impacto negativo en el medio ambiente circundante.

Además, el proyecto proporcionará tratamiento de calidad del agua antes de descargarla en los pozos de inyección para proteger aún más el medio ambiente.

Este aviso tiene tres propósitos principales. Primero, las personas que puedan verse afectadas por actividades en valles inundables y aquellos que tengan interés en la protección del ambiente natural deben recibir la oportunidad de expresar sus preocupaciones y proveer información sobre estas áreas. Segundo, un programa adecuado de avisos públicos puede ser una herramienta importante de educación pública. La diseminación de información y solicitud de comentarios públicos sobre valles inundables puede facilitar y mejorar los esfuerzos federales para reducir los riesgos e impactos asociados con la ocupación y alteración de estas áreas especiales. Tercero, como materia de justicia, cuando el gobierno federal determina participar en acciones ubicadas en valles inundables, debe informárselo a quienes puedan ser expuestos a un riesgo mayor o similar al presente.

Comentarios por escrito deben ser recibidos por el condado de Monroe en la siguiente dirección en o antes de el día 10 de junio de 2022.

Monroe County, Attn: Roman Gastesi, Jr. County Administrator, Certifying Officer for Monroe County c/o Debra London, Engineering Services Project Manager 102050 Overseas Hwy, Suite 229 Key Largo, FL 33037 Comentarios por escrito pueden enviarse también por correo electrónico a [London-debra@ monroecouty-fl.gov].

O por teléfono: 305-453-8754 durante el horario de 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m.

Una descripción completa del proyecto está disponible al público para revisión en: www.monroecounty-fl. gov/1280/Sands-SubdivisionSea-Level-Rise-Pilot-P Fecha: May 19, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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 19, 2022.

Personal Representative: Gaetano Aurelio Baust 99275 Overseas Hwy, #4 Key Largo, FL 33037 Attorney for Personal Representative: VICTORIA MIRANDA, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No. 1015363 E-Mail: VMiranda@HLYlaw.com JAMES S. LUPINO, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No. 244481 E-Mail: JLupino@HLYlaw.com HERSHOFF, LUPINO & YAGEL, LLP 9350 S Dixie Highway, Suite 1470 Miami, FL 33156 and 88539 Overseas Highway Tavernier, FL 33070 Publish: May 19 & 26, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 22-CP-000059-P IN RE: ESTATE OF ANNAMAE P. GRASSIA, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ANNAMAE P. GRASSIA, deceased, whose date of death was February 18, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-37-M DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF MARY ANN YECKLEY AKA MARY ANN SPRINKLE AKA MARY ANN NEISH AKA MARY ANN PIERCE Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Mary Ann Yeckley aka Mary Ann Sprinkle aka Mary Ann Neish aka Mary Ann Pierce, deceased, whose date of death was August 27, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER 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 19, 2022.

Personal Representative: Charlene Ann Sprinkle Belile 5145 Loggerhead Lane Marathon, Florida 33050 Attorney for Personal Representative: Richard E. Warner Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: May 19 & 26, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-123-K DIVISION: LOWER KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF ELIZABETH M. PLOWMAN Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Elizabeth M. Plowman, deceased, whose date of death was March 23, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: May 19, 2022.

Personal Representative: Sarah S.P. Graves 6A Summer Street Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944 Attorney for Personal Representative: Richard E. Warner Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: May 19 & 26, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NUMBER: 22-CP-000038-M IN RE: ESTATE OF CHARLOTTE CARPENTER McCURLEY, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The ancillary administration of the estate of CHARLOTTE CARPENTER MCCURLEY, deceased, whose date of death was October 19, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is: 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida, 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

If you have been served with a copy of this notice and you have any claim or demand against the Decedent’s estate, even if that claim is unmatured, contingent or unliquidated, you must file your claim with the court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF A DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER YOU RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS NOTICE. All other creditors of the Decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against Decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent

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or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with the court ON OR BEFORE THE DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER 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 19, 2022.

Personal Representative: RICHARD A. MCCURLEY 18449 Cypress Rosehill Road Cypress, Texas, 77429 Attorney for Personal Representative: ANN H. JANOSKI, ESQUIRE Florida Bar Number: 105997 Fisher, Tousey, Leas & Ball 501 Riverside Avenue, Suite 600 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Telephone: (904) 356-2600 Email: ahj@fishertousey.com Publish: May 19 & 26, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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

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 12TH day of May 2022 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Jacque Donohue Deputy Clerk Publish: May 19 & 26 and June 2 & 9, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE No.: 2022-DR-331-K DIVISION: FAMILY ANDREI R. BARANOUSKI, Petitioner, and YANINA S. STROK, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: YANINA S. STROK Last Known Address: 1100 MARGARET STREET, #4, KEY WEST, FL 33040 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 ANDREI R. BARANOUSKI, whose address is 3333 DUCK AVENUE, #C203, KEY WEST, FL 33040, on or before JUNE 20, 2022, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 500 WHITEHEAD STREET, KEY WEST, FL 33040, 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.)

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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2021-CA-726-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will on the 20TH day of June, 2022 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Unit 5721, Week 12, Odd Year Biennial Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official

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Pursuant to IN REM FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AFTER DEFAULT AS TO COUNT(S) III, IV entered in a case pending in said Court, the 28th day of April 2022 Style of which is: WINDWARD POINTE II, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, VS. SHERRI J. CARTER, et al.

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And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2021-CA726-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 28TH day of APRIL, 2022 KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Publish: May 19 & 26, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will on the 20TH day of June, 2022 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Unit 5723, Week 42, Annual Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

Pursuant to IN REM FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AFTER DEFAULT AS TO COUNT(S) III & IV entered in a case pending in said Court, the 28th day of April 2022 Style of which is: WINDWARD POINTE II, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, VS. SEAN C. FITZMAURICE, et al.

Defendant.

And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2021-CA745-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 28TH day of APRIL, 2022 KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Publish: May 19 & 26, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Publish: May 19 & 26, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

Vacation Rental part time help needed in Marathon. Competitive pay and nice working conditions.

Drivers license and working Saturdays required.

Call 305–204-4326

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.

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.

Pancho's Fuel Dock in Marathon is looking for a part-time cashier Thu/Fri/Sat. Please call 305-743-2281.

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

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 m a r t i n e z m @ k w h a . o rg or (305)296-5621. EOE & Drug Free Work Place.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2021-CA-745-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will on the 20TH day of June, 2022 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Unit 5712, Week 30, Odd Year Biennial Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

Pursuant to IN REM FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AFTER DEFAULT AS TO COUNT(S) I & II entered in a case pending in said Court, the 28th day of April 2022 Style of which is: WINDWARD POINTE II, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, VS. SEAN C. FITZMAURICE, et al.

Defendant.

And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2021-CA745-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 28TH day of APRIL, 2022 KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Publish: May 19 & 26, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2021-CA-745-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2021-CA-726-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will on the 20TH day of June, 2022 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Unit 5612, Week 40, Annual Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

Pursuant to IN REM FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AFTER DEFAULT AS TO COUNT(S) V & VI entered in a case pending in said Court, the 28th day of April 2022 Style of which is: WINDWARD POINTE II, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, VS. SHERRI J. CARTER, et al.

Defendant.

And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2021-CA726-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 28TH day of APRIL, 2022 KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any,

AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

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

BOATS FOR SALE 2017 Robalo 222 ES Center Console, 200 hp Yamaha, 72 hours.

Located in Marathon. $49,995 804-731-3070 PLACE YOUR BOAT FOR SALE AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 TODAY! BOAT 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

M a i nte n a n ce / R e p a i r Man needed for busy Middle Keys vacation rental business.Functional c h e c k s , Servicing, Repairing or replacing of necessary devices or equipment.

Weekend work required.

Lots of calls comes from the weekend. Must have own tools and basic repair skills. Price $25-$45/hour.

Pay is based on each job.

You will get a 1099 at the end of the year. Must live in Marathon, Job Type: C o n t r a c t Salary:$25-$45/hour Schedule: On call, weekend availability.

Work Location: One l o c a t i o n .

E m a i l : nicole@cbschmitt.com No Experience Necessary - Concrete Field Testing Technician needed. Fulltime. Year round. We train you to go to various job sites and collect samples.

Vehicle provided. Must speak English, live in Marathon area and have clean driving record.

Starting pay $18/hour.

Pay rate will rise at intervals. 305-743-5555

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 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 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 Marathon- competitive 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: Code Compliance Officer, 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 www.ci.marathon.fl.us 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

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

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

Big Pine Key Resort, MM 33, now hiring for housekeepers, front office, maintenance

Property Manager, full time, Key Colony Beach, Sea Isle Condo - 1101 West Ocean Drive, Salary 65K-70K, resume to HardingThomasL@aol. 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!!!

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!!!

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.

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

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MISC. FOR SALE

PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches.

Call 305-743-4578

Four (4) Washing Machines FOR SALE. Very good condition. $200-$250 each.

Located in Marathon.

Call 339-832-0485

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

Call 305-743-0844 TODAY!

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

HOUSING FOR RENT 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. Offstreet 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

305.743.0844

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

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.

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

305-731-5042

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

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!

OCEANFRONT PRIVATE SWIM CLUB IN KEY COLONY BEACH IS SEEKING A MAINTENANCE MANAGER

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

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!

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”.

Marathon Customer Service Representative

Apply Online at KeysBank.com/Careers

PLACE YOUR HOUSING FOR RENT AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 TODAY! Member FDIC

EOE-M/F/V/D

Equal Housing Lender

DUI Evaluator

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

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.

NOW HIRING:

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.

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

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

Hosts Waitstaff Bartenders Bar Backs Bussers Line Cooks Dishwashers

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

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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Serving the Keys for 20 Years!

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We can Preserve, Protect & Beautify ANY Concrete Surface For more information go to www.keysdecoconrete.com or call 305-923-0654

5 YEARS IN A ROW

Second Annual

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Licensed & Insured SP#3136

You want it? WE HAVE IT NOW!

Largest In-stock Inventory In Our History!

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Stop by or call any of our three Florida Keys stores:

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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

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! F&B GREETER & BUSSER/FOOD RUNNER ENGINEERING OPENINGS MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATE SPA TERRE OPENINGS SPA COORDINATOR LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST NAIL TECH SCAN TO VIEW JOB OPENINGS. APPLY TODAY! APPLY ONLINE AT www.noblehousehotels.com/careers APPLY IN PERSON AT Zero Duval St. Ocean Key Resort and Spa is EOE.

BUSY PEDIATRIC OFFICE IN TAVERNIER IS SEEKING

A FULL TIME MF MEDICAL ASSISTANT

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

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED! Monroe County School District

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 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

$1,500 SIGNING BONUS

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

Send resume to resumes@rainbowreef.com

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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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

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THEME: WEATHER 101 The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. a division of

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. 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)

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

www.dolphins.org/career_opportunities

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

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. Found in Pandora’s box 5. Kind of trip 8. Toothy freshwater fish 12. Medieval headdress 13. Ne on periodic table 14. Golfer’s weapons 15. Biblical twin 16. Russian river or Russian mountains 17. Understand (2 words) 18. *Moisture in the air 20. Law school test acronym 21. Layers in plywood 22. Trigonometry abbr.

23. Uses a laser 25. Squawked or crabbed 29. Bitty 30. Two dots above a letter 33. Jasmine of “Aladdin,” e.g.

34. Forbidden, in Islam 36. Bruin legend Bobby 37. Lays in peace 38. “Metamorphoses” poet 39. Charge with crime 41. “For ____ a jolly...”

42. Easily irritated 44. *No clouds 46. Gremlin or pixie 47. *Check the weather before hitting this hiking path 49. Speech defect 51. *Cloudy 54. Classic TV’s Mrs. Brady 55. Same as island 56. “Cheers” regular 58. Elephant poacher’s ware 59. Pb on periodic table 60. *The first sign of rain?

61. Declare untrue 62. Pig’s digs 63. MacFarlane or Rogen

DOWN 1. *Road hazard 2. Eyelid hair 3. Oahu shindig 4. Assumes bad posture 5. Chill-inducing 6. Bearded ruminants 7. Unrivaled 8. *Barometer reading 9. Tiny bit 10. Purl partner 11. Three ahead of PST 13. Certain beachgoers’ philosophy 14. *Cold weather is needed for this meltable home 19. Part of small intestine 22. Cathode-ray tube 23. Hit the road 24. Falcon’s home 25. Mentor or expert 26. The Obamas’ daughter 27. Bruce Lee’s “____ the Dragon” 28. Treat without respect 29. Wallop 31. Scottish lake 32. *Rainbow shape 35. *Weather warning 37. Archeologist’s find 39. Venom source 40. Filled with dread 43. State indirectly 45. African antelopes 47. Living room centerpiece?

(2 words) 48. 4 x 4 race 49. Cleanse 50. #14 Across, sing.

51. They don’t mix with water 52. Sight for what eyes?

53. Between walk and canter 54. El ____ of medieval Spain 57. *Knot alternative, acr.

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