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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. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

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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 Bay-

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

shore Manor as a temporary homeless 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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Seen here in design renderings, a community build at the end of June will yield a beautiful new Rotary Children’s Park, complete with its own pirate ship. CONTRIBUTED

MARATHON ROTARY PARK REBUILD SEEKS VOLUNTEER TEAMS ALEX RICKERT alex@keysweekly.com

he old park is closed, the designs are in and the dates are set. It’s time to rebuild Rotary Park. The build is set for Monday, June 20 through Sunday, June 26. Working with Marathon’s foremost design experts in the classrooms of Stanley Switlik Elementary School in 2021, playground experts Play by Design are prepared to lead volunteer teams through a rebuild that mirrors the park’s original creation in 2002. “Rotary is very supportive of our youth, and we couldn’t think of a better project than to build a park for children,” said former Rotary president Keith Douglass, who was a part of the facility’s original build more than 20 years ago. “That was back in a time when there weren’t a lot of places for kids to go. … We wanted a safe place specifically for small children, and we took great pride in making sure the equipment used and the surface it was placed on would be very safe for kids.”

Though the city of Marathon originally set aside $225,000 in its 2022 budget for the project, Marathon’s parks and recreation director Paul Davis said his department felt it was only fitting to have the city’s own residents leave their mark on a popular children’s destination for years to come. “The great thing about this being a community build is that the parents of the children who will be enjoying this park were kids when Rotary Children’s Park was first built,” said Davis. “Now they can be part of the legacy that was created more than 20 years ago.” The city has offered a bevy of options to support the park build, ranging from volunteer hours to customized pavers, fence pickets and other park elements. Custom fence pickets are $75 and may be ordered by Friday, May 27 using the form found by scanning the QR code here. Larger sponsorships of individual park elements, from jungle gym bars to a pirate ship, are available by contacting Jennifer Ward at wardj@ ci.marathon.fl.us.

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The project is also in search of volunteers of all skill levels throughout the build week. Volunteer shifts run from 8 a.m. to noon, noon to 5 p.m., and 5 to 8:30 p.m. on each day of the build. Volunteers may indicate their skill levels and availability on the volunteer form found through the QR code here. Opportunities range from working a sign-in table and serving food to providing skilled labor with power tools. Childcare is available for parents who wish to volunteer. “It’s very heartening that an idea that had its genesis a number of years ago still has that excitement for this community,” said Douglass. “The decision to build (the park) years ago was the right decision. One of my fondest memories was being part of that initial build, and I’m thrilled we get a chance to do it again.”

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CITY, STATE SIGN OVERSIGHT MOU

he city of Marathon and the state of Florida have approved and signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that became effective on May 11. It delineates the information the city is required to provide the state Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) to validate planning approvals and building permits issued in Marathon. In late February, the state rescinded the long-standing agreement with the city. The most recent MOU agreement eliminates review of some previously required development orders. For example, while the state still requires the city to send complete documentation of new residential or commercial building permits, the city has the authority to issue permits for sewer connections, electrical plans and solar panels. The city must still send the state complete documentation for any permit that involves pools, renovation or remodel, site work, temporary trailers, demolition, dredging or marine use, as well as the aforementioned new residential or new commercial building permits. “As we move forward with the amended MOU, the city of Marathon is hopeful that it can work with the state DEO to further streamline the number and types of permits sent to the state,” said City Manager George Garrett. Under current regulations for the city, all permits require 30 days before construction can begin in case there is an appeal. If, however, a permit requires state approval, that can mean a wait time of up to 75 days before a permit becomes effective. Discussions as late as May 13 indicate that the city has the option to shorten its time frame to as little as five days. That would help a great deal in the city and DEO’s efforts to streamline the joint review process for development orders sent to the state. Additionally, the city is working with the state to minimize the time that it takes for their review. “We look forward to a continuing dialogue with DEO to meet their needs for review of development orders while working toward a more reasonable and expedited review time,” said Garrett. — Contributed

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses flood and storm surge funding during a May press conference. GOVERNOR’S OFFICE/Contributed

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 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 investorowned 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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MHS senior Rylan Chapa claims more awards from county, state

Rylan Chapa, center, receives a Special Award from superintendent Theresa Axford, left, and school board chair John Dick at the board’s April 26 meeting. CONTRIBUTED.

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ylan Chapa is running out of space on her wall. The lack of real estate is perfectly understandable for the MHS senior weightlifter. Following her individual state championship in the snatch competition in February and subsequent Academic All-State nod two months later, it seems Chapa added a new award to her already impressive stack nearly every week throughout April and May. It became routine to see government meetings for the city of Marathon or Monroe County begin with a proclamation honoring the senior’s most recent accomplishments. “It’s very overwhelming,” Chapa told Keys Weekly. “I thought it was overwhelming when I won state, and then all of this happened. … It’s keeping me on my toes.” At its April 26 meeting, the Monroe County School District aimed to honor Chapa’s accomplishments thus far, including her 4.6 GPA, her title as the 2021 MHS Female Athlete of the Year, her state championship and Academic All-State honors, and her inclusion on the distinguished Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Student Athlete Advisory Committee. Such accomplishments are often recognized with a Great Educational Moments for Students (GEMS) award – but Chapa had already added that title to her resume a few months earlier. With its typical avenue of recognition exhausted, the district created a Special Award just for the outstanding senior. Just days later, Chapa was announced as a winner of the Florida Interscholastic Athletic Administra-

tors Association Mandy Stoll Scholar/ Athlete of the Year Award. Bestowed each year on deserving students throughout the state, the scholarship selects two males and two females in each of the four FHSAA basketball classifications, as well as one male and one female at-large nominee, to receive a $500 cash award and plaque. She wasn’t done yet, however. On May 11, interim Department of Education commissioner Jacob Oliva used his first visit to Key West to present Chapa with a Commissioner’s Leadership Award to recognize her success in academics, athletics and leadership. “I don’t even know how to explain it,” said Chapa when asked about the slew of back-to-back awards. Even with all her individual accomplishments, she was quick to deflect praise onto her support system – naming her parents, coaches Jessie Schubert and Michelle James, and Keys Strength owners Chris and Liz Kuck, among others – and to view her titles as a win for her school as a whole. “I feel so loved here,” she said. “I hope that other people want to do things and get recognized because it does a lot for the school. “I have the greatest parents, teachers that care and coaches that care. If they see that you’re trying, they will do absolutely anything for you. It’s so nice to have that because I know that is not everywhere.” After her Academic All-State nod, Keys Weekly jokingly told Chapa that she had used up all of her real estate in these pages. With Marathon’s endof-year awards just around the corner, we look forward to the possibility of breaking our promise once again.

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

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.” — Contributed

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CORAL SHORES CLASSROOMS LARGELY EMPTY MAY 13 AFTER THREAT RUMORS Claims are thus far unsubstantiated ALEX RICKERT

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scalating rumors of violence between students circulated on social media on the evening of May 12 left the halls of Coral Shores High School largely empty on Friday, May 13. In a statement eventually released by the school at 2 p.m. on Friday, administrators said they were made aware the day before of a rumor that a student was tapping other students on the shoulder the day before, saying, “You’re safe tomorrow.” Concerned social media posts by Coral Shores students on Thursday evening indicated that some believed a threat of a school shooting had been made. Classmates posted asking others about the validity of the threat and urging one another to be on “high alert” the next day. As of the first few class periods on Friday morning, few students were in attendance. “More staff than students showed up at school today, and those students that did were called out by parents,” said Coral Shores principal Laura Lietaert. However, according to the school and the sheriff, the perceived threat was unsubstantiated. “No evidence was found anywhere on campus to support the social media rumors,” said Lietaert. “We had our School Resource Officers there, and then a few extra units, just in case,” said MCSO’s public information officer Adam Linhardt. “If this alleged incident occurred, we would be there to quell it very quickly. “At this point, it sounds like it was just a bunch of chatter or folks on social media spreading rumors. There was never any clear threat that we know of. … We have no indication that there was any broader malfeasance than this just being a rumor.”

A post on the Coral Shores High School Facebook page at approximately 10 p.m. on Thursday night read, “Coral Shores administration and the sheriff’s office are aware of the rumors circulating about Friday the 13th. Administrators and School Resource Officers will greet students as they arrive in the morning.” A second version of the post submitted three minutes later also added, “A call will go out to all families in the morning before school.” An update to the school’s website reflected the same message. However, several parents indicated to Keys Weekly and in the comment threads on the school’s post that they had not received any further communication before the start of school on Friday, a delay the school district attributed to a Wi-Fi outage at Coral Shores on Friday morning. Comments from parents and others who learned of the incident via social media demanded further communication and advocated for additional precautionary measures. “This situation definitely warranted a phone call to parents,” wrote one. “We should not rely on social media to get our information from the school regarding a possible shooter threat.” “The lack of communication makes me feel as if I have no other choice but to keep my child home,” said another. As a precautionary measure, the school opted to cancel its pep rally, senior meeting, and reading awards

scheduled for Friday. At the time of this article’s posting, the school had not reported any issues. In its statement released Friday afternoon, Coral Shores confirmed that Friday absences will be excused for students whose parents call the school’s attendance line. A followup message by school officials to students and parents on May 16 said a call out with updated information was scheduled to go to parents at 6:30 a.m. But it was delayed for two hours. “The Blackboard system had an issue and the call did not go out at the planned time,” a message to parents read. “The rumor that was brought to administration’s attention Thursday (May 12) was investigated by school and law enforcement and no form of threat was substantiated. “We understand that this information should have gone out to parents in the Friday morning call and we will ensure that future communication reaches parents through one or more of our main communication methods, Blackboard connect along with our Facebook and web page,” the message read. The administration said an investigation is still ongoing to determine where the rumor was initiated. Students and parents with any information should contact an administrator or send it through text tips at 305-4323364. — Jim McCarthy contributed to this report.

A visit to Coral Shores High School on Friday morning found additional officers and a largely empty parking lot. JILL MIRANDA BAKER/Keys Weekly.

12 BRIEFLY CFFK offers grants for Lower Keys nonprofits The Community Foundation of the Florida Keys is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations headquartered in the Lower Keys, to support projects that will benefit residents in communities from Big Coppitt to Big Pine Key. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 27 and the application form is available at cffk.org/grants. The foundation has funds to offer small grants, typically up to $3,000, to assist with specific programs, projects and/or urgent needs, not to cover regular administrative costs. All grant decisions will be made by the Lower Keys Advisory Council, made up of residents of the Lower Florida Keys, who will award its first round of grants in early June. Applications must be submitted online. Only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations headquartered from Big Pine to Big Coppitt may apply. More information is available from Kevin Bowes at kevin@cffk.org or 305-809-4992. Curry Hammock State Park to host Island Cleanup Day Come join Curry Hammock State Park and CoastLove on Sunday, May 29 from 9 a.m. to noon for a day of fun and service at the Curry Hammock Island Cleanup and Education Day. The main event will be a kayak cleanup on the island of Deer Key, a significant mangrove island for migratory birds. The mangroves of Deer Key acted as the front line of protection for the coast against Hurricane Irma in 2017, and the storm left behind a great deal of marine debris. Bring your own kayak and tools to cut trap line. A limited number of kayaks will be available for cleanup participants. Free entry to the park and a light lunch will be provided to the first 40 volunteers. For those who don’t want to get wet, there will be land-based cleanup activities and an environmental education village featuring local conservation organizations with interactive displays and games. The park is welcoming all locals and visitors to come enjoy the park for the day and be a part of the pollution solution. Register for the event at www.volunteercleanup.org/coastlove/ curry_hammock_island_cleanup_and_ education_day.

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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."

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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-to-come-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-needhelp.

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."

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

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from Linda Erb, DRC’s vice president of animal care and training. “We were pretty surprised that he decided to turn on and eat within probably 30, 45 minutes of getting in the pool,” Erb said. “You can imagine he hasn’t heard dolphin sounds for over a year. “He’s inundated,” she added. “There are dolphins all around him. He’s looking at them. I thought the last thing he was gonna be interested in was fish.” According to DRC’s staff and trainers, an important outcome of Ranger’s final move Thursday was to ensure he would eat freely, critical to his full adjustment to the new surroundings. An initial assessment of the orphaned calf indicated that at the time of his rescue, at just two years old, he lacked the skills necessary to forage and survive in the wild. The National Marine Fisheries Service then selected the Keys’ uniquely experienced DRC facility as a permanent home. Ranger now weighs a healthy 235 pounds. Ranger’s relocation to the Florida Keys, as well as his continued treatment at the nonprofit DRC, was made possible by donations from worldwide and national communities and mammal rescue networks, including a special JET ICU air ambulance service that flew him from Texas direct to Marathon. — Contributed

1. A transport team readies Ranger for the short trip from his quarantine pool to DRC’s open lagoons. Holding Ranger, from left, are Wade Davey, Adam Keaton, Laura O’Neil, Erica Wisniewski. 2. Ranger begins taking fish from Linda Erb, DRC’s vice president of animal care and training, within an hour of being introduced to his new home. 3. A curious Ranger explores his new lagoon. 4. Sarah Zigmond, left, one of Ranger’s first trainers and rehabbers at the Texas State Aquarium Wildlife Rescue Center, and Linda Erb of Dolphin Research Center hug as they watch Ranger adapt to his forever home. Photos by ANDY NEWMAN/ Florida Keys News Bureau

MARATHON 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

t was hard to escape the feeling of having missed everything. We’d been out of town for most of the spring migration. I thought I’d catch the last week 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.

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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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Catching up with the teams of Marathon High School

This was a record-breaking spring for the entire team, with 11 school records broken over the course of the season – five for the girls and six for the boys. Field events and hurdles dominated the season, proving that the expense of building a home track has paid dividends for the team already.

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TRACK AND FIELD Marathon boasted a gigantic track and field team this season with around 50 participants. Of these, five athletes qualified for the state championships, including 8th grader Ava Merryman in the pole vault event as well as the boys 4x800m relay team of Jakub Bursa, Pedro Zapata, Mason Buxton and Vaclav Bursa. Merryman performed particularly well for her age with a 12th place finish out of 18 vaulters, while the boys relay team took 11th place with a time of 8:34.

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“This year we faced a lot of adversity. In the beginning we had no coach and I was scared that we would end up not having a season at all,” said Sipe. “Our very young team came together, however, and made the best out of what we could with a tough schedule. I have learned a lot about leadership and patience this season, and I look forward to carrying it on to my future teams.” “Throughout this season there was definitely a lot of high stress,” said senior Carla Bacallao. “The team basically had to start their skills from scratch with several middle school players and new coaches. I was happy to get to play my senior year, but I am excited for the opportunities that lie ahead.”

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13. Cardio Barbies: N/A Melissa, Samantha, Donna

6. Team Less is More: 0.78% Michelle, Bruce, Donna

9. Waisting Away Again: 0.10% Robert, Mallory, Kacey

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Chrissy Watt walks Marathon beaches at sunrise during turtle nesting season. CITY OF MARATHON/Contributed

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he City of Marathon recently caught up with Chrissy Watt, a turtle enthusiast who is one of many in the Middle Keys residents who devote early mornings to walking Coco Plum Beach and Sombrero Beach. From April through the end of October, Watt and her colleagues comb the beaches, looking for signs of turtle nests. Here’s more: How long have you been on turtle watch? This is my seventh season. I walk the beach very early in the morning, just as the sun is coming up, looking for nests. If I find tracks, I identify them and mark the nest. When the nest hatches, I survey how many eggs hatched and record that data for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Why do we need turtle nest spotters? Under the City of Marathon beach raking permit, we are required to survey the beaches before the areas can be raked of seaweed. It’s our job to let the rakers know if we spot any turtle nests. How many nests have volunteers found this season? As of May 4, there are two nests, both on Coco Plum Beach. Have you ever seen a turtle hatch? Yes. Once I found a little head popping out but not climbing all the

way out of the nest. I realized it was stuck under a root. I reached in with my finger and popped up the root and immediately 11 more babies crawled out behind the first. What training do you need to become a turtle nest spotter? I take the FWC training class for nesting surveyors and walkers every year to stay refreshed. The city of Marathon nest surveyors operate under the Save A Turtle organization and it, too, offers training every year. I take that as well. What does the public need to know about turtle nests? Leave them alone. Stay at least 100 yards back, or so far that the turtles cannot sense a human presence. People can also help by keeping the beaches clean of debris and filling in holes they find in the sand – for example, a child’s sandcastle moat – so the baby turtles don’t fall in them and get stuck. The city of Marathon hires nesting surveyors every year, beginning midMarch in advance of the nesting season. To find out more about regulations and becoming a surveyor, email sheab@ ci.marathon.fl.us. More information about sea turtles is at ci.marathon.fl.us/ community/page/ways-save-sea-turtle. — Contributed

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Indians in the Everglades during the Seminole War. FLORIDA MEMORY PROJECT/Contributed

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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 Flor- of the two Indians to Commoida Keys historian. dore Dallas at Pensacola, where His latest book, Navy headquarters had recently “The Florida Keys moved. Indian Key’s Housman Skunk Ape Files,” 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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Gabriela Tejeda, Kelly Cox and Emma Haydocy host the reception at Florida Bay Forever’s property on Green Turtle Hammock.

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Dr. Prem Verma is a successful doctor and the host of “The Dr. Dil Show.” A practical man, Dr. Dil doesn’t believe in “love marriages” or risking a broken heart. Kareena is a local attorney nearing 30 who has all her aunties circling marriage matches on her behalf. She has focused on school as well as caring for her sister, father and their precious home since her mother’s untimely passing. Kareena is beautiful and successful, but she may be ready to begin the search, as she is well on her way to being considered an old maid. After a failed meet cute, Prem and Kareena join forces to get what they truly want. He is dedicated to building a local community health center, but he needs to get donors with deep pockets. Kareena’s aunties offer what he needs – if he can convince Kareena that he’s her soulmate. Even though their views on love and marriage differ, the couple cannot deny their sizzling connection. “Dating Dr. Dil” is the cutest wedding dramedy filled with steamy scenes and hilarious adventures.

AN ISLAND WEDDING By Jenny Colgan On the remote island of Mure, between Scotland and Norway, Flora MacKenzie is planning her wedding. After a stint in London, she is once again living on the island where she was raised, with her fiancé Joel and their baby Douglas. Flora is finally ready to tie the knot, surrounded by beloved family and friends. She manages the beautiful local hotel with her brother and can think of no better place to take her vows. Then Olivia MacDonald shows up. After leaving the island 10 years ago in search of a bigger, shinier life, the breathtakingly beautiful woman is now Instagram famous and engaged to a wealthy man. She is in Mure to arrange her wedding with a fancy planner in tow, and plans to rub her success in the faces of her past. To complicate matters, Olivia wants to hold her affair at the same time and place as Flora. When Joel, who suffered a difficult and lonely childhood, decides he prefers a small and simple ceremony, Flora is unsure whether she can juggle the two simultaneously. This fifth book of a series can easily stand alone. Say “I Do” to this enchanting armchair travel to the Scottish Isles.

THE WEDDING CRASHER By Mia Sosa Speak now or forever hold your peace. Solange Pereira, a beautiful BrazilianAmerican firecracker, is helping her wedding planner cousin Lina with a fancy affair when she unexpectedly overhears a conversation in the stairwell. Unable to keep quiet during the ceremony, this wedding crasher becomes a wedding destroyer and stops the sweet handsome groom Dean Chapman from making what she believes to be the biggest mistake of his life. Little does she know that the couple were intentionally destined for a business-like marriage of convenience and that Dean does not believe in true love. Feeling absolutely mortified that she ruined his special day, Solange cannot refuse Dean when he asks for a big favor in return. As he fights for partnership in the law firm where he works, Dean must help recruit a woman from a well-connected family. And in order to do it, he needs Solange to masquerade as his significant other. One rom-com mishap after another leads these adorable characters through their fake romance to finally acknowledge a very real chemistry. For these two careerdriven lovebirds, giving real love a chance means putting to-do lists and meddling family aside and facing their own beating hearts.

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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 to find your bearings queer justice. He is a loquacious or feeling a bit off Gemini with a kilter? If so, don’t fret! cozy Cancer That means you are rising. Find him at hearthandherald- actively participating in the relatively astrology.com 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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A large crowd of locals, veterans and visitors descended on the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo to mark the 20th anniversary of the sinking of the Spiegel Grove. TIFFANY DUONG/Keys Weekly

SINKING THE SPIEGEL

A saga 20 years in the making TIFFANY DUONG tiffany@keysweekly.com

n May 17, 2002, the USS Spiegel Grove sank in the Florida Keys. While her journey to the bottom of the sea was carefully planned, the ship surprised everyone involved by sinking early, turning “turtle” and landing on her side. Three years later, powerful waves and energy from Hurricane Dennis righted her as she sits today, in 130 feet of water off Key Largo. On the 20th anniversary of her sinking, a group of Keys locals who were intimately involved in the affair gathered at the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo. They shared their stories about that unique time in Keys diving history. In the audience was Ret. Navy Commander Bob Knight, 93. Proudly donning a Spiegel Grove cap and shirt, he said, “I enlisted in 1947 and called the ship home at that time. I’m writing a book about my life and have 50 pages about the Spiegel.” As he traced over items from the wreck available at a silent auction, he laughed, “I was the engineer and damage controller aboard the Spiegel Grove from April 1960 until June 1962. … I know where these pieces belong.” Storytime began with renowned underwater photographer Stephen Frink reviewing the history in pictures. He and other panelists of the night were there when the idea to sink a really big ship was hatched at Sharkeys. It would be a world class dive destina-

tion and the largest vessel ever deliberately sunk to become an artificial reef, they hoped. They persisted through nine years of permitting, forms, permissions and environmental tests. “We sank the Spiegel Grove – sorta!” joked Frink. “This was a day in our lives, collectively.” Frink went on to describe and show how the 510-foot ship sank unexpectedly and prematurely, prompting an emergency evacuation of all personnel. Andy Newman, media relations director for the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, recalled hearing chatter on the emergency radio channel that day, asking if anyone had seen Monroe County Commissoner Murray Nelson. Nelson had just stepped on the ship as it began to sink. “Silence,” he said. “And, I am thinking, ‘Oh my God, we killed a Monroe County Commissioner.’ Then, I heard he got off on a sheriff's helicopter, but just today, I learned he got off on another boat.” Rob Bleser, the sink project manager and owner of Quiescense Diving, proudly shared how more than 60 people got off the ship “without a toenail scratch.” As conditions worsened, he had to throw buoys to the salvage crew to drag them off the ship amid 10-foot seas. He said, “At the end of the day, nobody got hurt, and I don’t know why.” Eventually, the ship “turned turtle” and rolled, its stern hitting the bottom and its upside-down bow protruding from the water, Frink said. “I chatted with the Coast Guard, and they said,

‘You don’t have a shipwreck; you have a hazard to navigation,’” the photographer added. Salvage crews nudged the wreck onto her starboard side, and volunteer recreational divers assisted with trying to reorient her. On June 10, 2002, the Spiegel finally sank to the bottom on her side. There she sat, until Hurricane Dennis in 2005 sent an underwater tsunami that righted her. Bleser was the first to confirm that nature had corrected the ship. As he surfaced from that first sighting, he thought, “It was awe-inspiring. Everything everyone worked so hard for was accomplished. It was mind-boggling.” “It was an odyssey. It was a nightmare,” said Spencer Slate, a dive operator who helped with the sinking efforts. “But it’s worth it. I dove it this morning.” As for the Spiegel now, it continues to serve as a beautiful dive site and a large artificial reef. Lad Akins served as the director of REEF during that period. His survey of the site before the sinking turned up two singular fish – a barracuda and a mutton snapper – both in the sandy, otherwise-barren space. Less than one month after the sinking, Akins counted over 46 species of fish. By the five-year mark, over 191 species were using the Spiegel as habitat, Akins said. Nearby reference reefs didn’t experience a noticeable decline. This means that artificial reefs like the Spiegel don’t detract from natural reefs, instead providing needed habitat and structure for marine life where it didn’t exist, Akins explained. At the end of the evening, Knight stole the show with the last comment. Addressing the panel, he said, “You gentlemen and ladies spent a lot of time trying to sink (my ship). My career was trying to keep it afloat!” 1. Ret. Navy Commander Bob Knight journeyed from South Carolina with his son and grandson, both also named Bob Knight, for the celebration.

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2 A silent auction of items from the Spiegel Grove was available for viewing and bidding before the lecture. 3. Ret. Navy Commander Bob Knight showed Lisa Mongelia, of the History of Diving Museum, each of the silent auction pieces. 4. George Garrett holds up a porthole from the Spiegel Grove that he salvaged before the ship was sunk. 5. Retired NOAA Rear Adm. Dave Score, Spencer Slate, Lad Akins, George Garrett, Rob Bleser, Joy Martin, Stephen Frink and Andy Newman had the audience laughing and at attention for two hours straight. 6. Quiescence owner and founder Rob Bleser poses with friends and family before the lecture.

MARATHON WEEKLY / MAY 19, 2022 OBITUARY

BRIEFLY

Stil A. Manzueta Galvez 1979-2002 Stil Manzueta Galvez of Marathon, Florida was a caring husband, father, son, brother, and a good friend to many. He returned to his Heavenly Father suddenly, on Mother’s Day, while in Key West. Though only 42 years old, Stil lived a full and rich life. He was born in San Pedro De Marcoris, Dominican Republic, the son of Victor Manzueta Campania and Adalis Javier Galvez. When he arrived in the United States in 2004, Stil and his wife Penny made their home in Islamorada, Florida. In 2011, he proudly became a U.S. citizen. For the past 15 years he resided in Marathon, where he operated a successful yard maintenance and landscaping business. Stil made friends easily and was well known throughout the Keys community. His positive outlook, generous spirit and beautiful heart left an impression everywhere. He went out of his way to help those in need and had an incredible work ethic that will be forever remembered. He enjoyed working with his hands, not only with plants, but also in the construction of his second home in the Dominican Republic. Playing dominoes against Stil was usually accompanied with dark rum and laughter; of course, he usually won! Stil was also an excellent chef and often used food to express his affection for his friends and family. His hospitality and delicious home cooking will be greatly missed. Stil was predeceased by his father and his sister, Yecenia Manzueta Melendez. He is survived by his wife, Penny Manzueta; his son, Oftin Manzueta DeLaCruz and Oftin’s mother Dilenny DeLaCruz; his daughter Gabriella Galvez and Gabriella’s mother Kerry Tamara Graham; his daughter Yosmaryln Manzueta Arvelo and the Arvelo family; his sisters Yessica Contreras Javier, Jennifer Contreras Javier, Marleni Beaton Javier, and Yuleysi Beaton Javier; and a host of extended family in the D.R. and U.S.A. His family in the Dominican Republic honored Stil’s memory on May 15 with a procession through the neighborhood where he grew up. His absence in our lives is profound, but we rejoice knowing Stil is at peace and resting until we meet again. Visiting hours and a funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 19 at The Coelho Home, 151 Cross Street, Central Falls, Rhode Island, 02863. Visitation will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m., with a funeral beginning at 6:30 p.m. Burial will take place in Pocasset Cemetery in Cranston, Rhode Island on Friday, May 20 at 11 a.m. For Stil's family and friends who cannot be at his funeral, instructions to attend his funeral online are available at www.coelhofuneralhome.net/obituary/Stil-ManzuetaGalvez. A celebration of Stil’s life is planned for Tuesday, May 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House in Marathon.

Stil Manzueta Galvez de Marathon, Florida fue un cariñoso esposo, padre, hijo, hermano y buen amigo de muchos. Regresó a su Padre Celestial de repente, en el Día de la Madre, mientras estaba en Cayo Hueso. Aunque solo tenía 42 años, Stil vivió una vida plena y rica. Nació en San Pedro De Marcoris, República Dominicana, hijo de Victor Manzueta Campania y Adalis Javier Galvez. Cuando llegó a los Estados Unidos en 2004, Stil y Penny establecieron su hogar en Islamorada, Florida. En 2011, orgullosamente se convirtió en ciudadano estadounidense. Durante los últimos quince años, residió en Marathon, donde operó un exitoso negocio de mantenimiento de jardines y paisajismo. Stil hizo amigos fácilmente y era muy conocido en la comunidad de Keys. Su perspectiva positiva, espíritu generoso y hermoso corazón dejaron una impresión en todas partes. Hizo todo lo posible para ayudar a los necesitados y tenía una ética de trabajo increíble que será recordada para siempre. Disfrutó trabajar con sus manos, no solo con las plantas, sino también en la construcción de su segunda casa en RD. Jugar al dominó contra Stil solía ir acompañado de ron oscuro y risas; por supuesto, ¡generalmente ganaba! Stil también fue un excelente chef y a menudo usaba la comida para expresar su afecto por sus amigos y familiares. Echaremos mucho de menos su hospitalidad y su deliciosa cocina casera. Stil falleció antes que su padre y su hermana, Yecenia Manzueta Melendez. Le sobreviven su esposa, Penny Manzueta; su hijo, Oftin Manzueta DeLaCruz y la madre de Oftin, Dilenny DeLaCruz; su hija Gabriella Galvez y la madre de Gabriella, Kerry Tamara Graham; su hija Yosmarlyn Manzueta Arvelo y la familia Arvelo; sus hermanas Yessica Contreras Javier, Jennifer Contreras Javier, Marleni Beaton Javier y Yuleysi Beaton Javier; y una gran cantidad de familia extendida en la RD y los EE. UU. Su familia en República Dominicana honró la memoria de Stil el domingo con una procesión por el barrio donde creció. Su ausencia en nuestras vidas es profunda, pero nos alegra saber que Stil está en paz y descansando hasta que nos volvamos a encontrar. El horario de visitas y el funeral se llevarán a cabo el jueves 19 de mayo en The Coelho Home, 151 Cross Street, Central Falls, Rhode Island, 02863. El velorio será de 4 p. m. a 6:30 p. m. y el funeral comenzará a las 6:30 p. m. El entierro tendrá lugar en el cementerio de Pocasset en Cranston, Rhode Island, el viernes 20 de mayo a las 11 a. m. Para los familiares y amigos de Stil que no pueden estar en su funeral, las instrucciones para asistir a su funeral en línea están disponibles en www.coelhofuneralhome.net/obituary/Stil-ManzuetaGalvez. Se planea una celebración de la vida de Stil para el martes 31 de mayo de 6 a 9 p. m. en Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House en Marathon, Florida.

KEYS100 ultramarathon to run this weekend The annual KEYS100 ultramarathon from Key Largo at Mile Marker 99 to Key West is Saturday, May 21. The start time is about 5:15 a.m. and the race runs all day, Saturday night and into Sunday morning. Runners will be crossing U.S. 1 at several points: Atlantic Boulevard in Key Largo, Lignumvitae Channel in Islamorada, the Channel Five Bridge, Guava Avenue in Grassy Key, Knights Key Boulevard in Marathon and Veteran’s Memorial Park at the south end of the Seven Mile Bridge. The race historically has not heavily affected traffic on U.S. 1 as the runners are typically spread out and running on the shoulder, Heritage Trail and bike path. More information is at keys100.com. Events roll on at Marathon Library Thursday, May 19: Lunchtime Lounge, bring your lunch and enjoy healthy snacks and relaxation techniques, 12-1 p.m.; Procraftinators: Crafting with Cricut, adults, 2-3:30 p.m.; Lego Club, 4 p.m. Friday, May 20: Photography, adults, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Arts & Crafts, 4 p.m.; Tween Time fun, 5 p.m. Saturday, May 21: Easy Yoga canceled; Saturday Stories: Weekend Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 23: 3D Printing Open Lab, 10 a.m.; VR & Robots Open Lab, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24: Get Creative with Art, adults & teens, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; MahJong, 10 a.m.; Preschool Storytime,10:30 a.m.; Paradise Quilters, 1 p.m.; Science Club, 4 p.m.; Dungeons & Dragons, adults, 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 25: Cosmic Kids Movement & Yoga Adventures, 10:30 a.m.; WIC Breastfeeding Support, English 1 p.m., Spanish 2 p.m.; Dungeons & Dragons for Teens, 3 p.m.; Dungeons & Dragons Adults, 5 p.m.; Easy Yoga Flow, adults, canceled Thursday, May 26: Procraftinators: Crafting with Cricut Open Lab, adults, 2-3:30 p.m.; Lego Club, 4 p.m.

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CLASSIC ROCK READS Aging rockers take pen in hand

s Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, The Who, Steely Dan and other “legacy” acts hit the road for big time tours this year, we’re going to take a look at just how well they write. Specifically, several rockers have published their (for the most part) autobiographies; a couple of them are up for discussion today. We’ll start with “Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles (1974-2001)” by Don Felder with Wendy Holden. This book could have easily been subtitled: How a Poor Boy From Gainesville Lucked Into the Big Time and Still Finds Reasons to Whine. This is the story of Don “Fingers” Felder, a truly talented guitarist and composer who came up with all the music for “Hotel California” and other Eagles classics, as well as some of the tastiest guitar licks ever to hit the airwaves and stages of the world. It’s also about his relationship with the other Eagles, namely Glenn “Roach” Frey, Don “Guano” Henley, Joe “Rubber Nose” Walsh, Timothy B. “The Wanderer” Schmit and former Eagles Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner. Here’s the story in a nutshell: boy in Gainesville grows up poor, learns how to play guitar, gives Tom Petty his first guitar lesson, meets the love of his life, moves to California, gets a job with an up-and-coming country-rock band, makes millions, does a lot of drugs, has a few kids, sleeps with groupies on tour, argues over money and music with management and band mates, survives the band breakup, goes fishing, makes loads more money when the band reforms, argues over money and music with management and band mates, gets divorced, gets fired from the band, cries a lot, sues his old band, makes even more millions from the settlement, meets a new girl, establishes good relations with his adult children, and is finally at peace after whining through 332 pages. Don’t get me wrong; the book is still a good read, and it is one of the only accounts of the inside workings of the Eagles. If I could, however, give Mr. Felder a bit of perspective, it would be this: Quit whining. I’ve been a working pro musician all my adult life. I’ve been playing for people for pay for more than 40 years. Unlike you, Don, I never made it to the big time. I don’t have millions of dollars and royalties that will keep me solvent for the rest of my life. I never rode in Lear jets. And roadies? I still move all my own freakin’ equipment! So don’t expect a huge amount of sympathy from me, Fingers.

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The Florida Aquarium’s outplanting team prepares to leave the dock. Front row, from left: Paula Holmes, Keri O’Neil, Jessica Sandelli. Back row, from left: Tim Stripling, Chris Tomlinson, Brian Reckenbeil, Rachel Serafin.

BABY CORALS COME HOME Florida Aquarium, Keys Marine Lab collaborate for restorative outplanting mission ALEX RICKERT alex@keysweekly.com

or the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, baby corals from the Florida Aquarium have made their way home to waters off the Middle Keys. In a joint effort to promote reef restoration and combat a stony coral tissue loss disease outbreak that has ravaged Florida’s coral reef tract in recent years, the aquarium partnered with Layton’s Keys Marine Lab to reintroduce a total of 560 corals at a site near the Tennessee Reef Research Only Area off Long Key. The small corals, all between 20 and 24 months old, were successfully spawned by the aquarium’s Center for Conservation in Apollo Beach, Florida. They are the offspring of parent colonies collected as part of the Florida Coral Rescue Project, an initiative designed to retrieve and preserve corals from the Lower Keys, Marquesas Keys and Dry Tortugas for gene banking and safekeeping before they could become infected by the deadly tissue loss disease. “Coral spawning is actually a year-long process; they need to sense the change in water temperature with the season as well as the change in the length of day,” said Keri O’Neil, the aquarium’s manager and senior scientist of coral conservation. “So we actually have to provide them with all of those cues with aquarium technology. … Our tanks are programmed so our corals actually think that they’re in Key Largo, and they do tend to spawn right on cue for when they would in the wild.”

The hundreds of corals outplanted this week are split among four species: the boulder brain coral, the grooved brain coral, the symmetrical brain coral and the spiny flower coral. While the flower corals aren’t known as a major reef-building species, the aquarium was the first to successfully spawn and raise offspring of this particular species in a tank, correcting inaccurate assumptions about the species’ fertilization mechanisms in the process. Just like any other animal released into the wild, the corals have already undergone a veterinary health inspection by staff veterinarian Dr. Lindsey Waxman. Now affixed to small ceramic tiles, divers used the week to attach the tiles to the ocean floor using a special cement mix. Once returned to the ocean, the corals will serve as a test for future outplanting events. “We were able to raise these four species in pretty large numbers, and they’re disease susceptible,” said O’Neil. “We’re testing the waters to see if we can put susceptible species out into the Middle Keys and see how they do now that stony coral tissue loss disease is not at epidemic proportions anymore.” On their way from Tampa to Keys waters, the corals were treated to a brief stay at the brand new seawater system constructed and funded by FWC at Keys Marine Lab to support coral restoration efforts throughout the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. This week was the first time the system was used for its intended purpose of aiding coral restoration. “We fondly call it the halfway house for coral,” said Keys Marine Lab director Cindy Lewis. “We don’t do our own research, but we

Coral restoration manager Brian Reckenbeil is thrilled to return baby corals to the Florida Keys reefs where he worked for years with FWC.

facilitate everyone else’s research. … (FWC) funded this facility, but they’ve also funded five years of operations, so it’s an amazing partnership between FWC and our home institution, the Florida Institute of Oceanography.” In Lewis’ eyes, the first use of the system was a resounding success. Just ask the corals. “These guys are so happy in this system, their polyps are out,” Lewis said, pointing to a tray in one of the holding tanks. “I’m seeing these guys look fuzzy, and that’s cool to see after everything they’ve been through driving here for seven hours.” Brian Reckenbeil is a former FWC biologist who spent years living and diving in the Keys before becoming a coral restoration manager at the Florida Aquarium in late 2021. For him, the homecoming trip holds a special meaning. “As a previous Marathon resident who has studied and seen the decimating impacts from stony coral tissue loss disease, it feels great to bring back hundreds of new genetically unique individual coral colonies to the local reefs,” he said.

Boulder brain corals, grooved brain corals, symmetrical brain corals and spiny flower corals are affixed to ceramic tiles to await eventual outplanting.

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STILL THE QUEEN OF THE LIONS Marathon’s own lionfish hunting savant Rachel Bowman took her talents to Destin, Florida on May 14 and 15 for the Emerald Coast Open Lionfish Tournament, a yearly contest aimed at removing the invasive, destructive and delicious Indo-Pacific fish. Leaving her longtime crew of Team Florida Man, Bowman competed with Team Lionfish University under the sponsorship of the nonprofit of the same name as well as Keys Fisheries. Packing in 81 dives as a team over the course of the tournament, the squad brought 1,274 lionfish back to shore, good enough for a second place overall finish. The team’s 16.85-inch lionfish was the third largest harvested, while a minuscule 2.91-inch fish took sixth place in the smallest lionfish contest. The contest as a whole removed a whopping 13,835 invasive lionfish during tournament and pre-tournament dives. Pictured, clockwise from top left: Kara Wall, team captain Kyle Howard, Casey Brann, Dr. Holden Harris, Bowman. CONTRIBUTED

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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….

WELCOME BABY SANCHEZ!

Marathon’s population grew by one at 12:40 a.m. on April 28 when Daniel Joseph Sanchez came into the world weighing 7.3 pounds and measuring 20 inches. The “Conch” was born at the Lower Keys Medical Center to Marathon residents Daniel and Daimi Sanchez. His mom is a pharmacy technician at Walgreens and his dad is a property manager and delivery specialist for the Keys Weekly Newspapers. Paternal grandparents Jose and Gladys Sanchez have lived in Marathon since 1988. The boy’s maternal grandparents are Santiago and Idalina Vergara of Cape Coral.

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.

MARATHON CHURCH CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Members of the Florida Keys Area Team representing Operation Christmas Child, a mission of Samaritan’s Purse, presented Marathon Church of God with a plaque commemorating its 10 years serving as a dropoff location during National Collection Week. From left: Meter Parker, Barbara Brook, Meghan Vaughn, Pastor Nick Vaughn, Charles Vaughn and Cindy Smith. CONTRIBUTED

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.

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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. Publish: May 12 & 19, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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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. Publish: May 19 & 26, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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. Publish: May 19, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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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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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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. 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, 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

MARATHON WEEKLY / MAY 19, 2022

FAMILY FUN | SNORKEL FROM SHORE | MUSEUM FISHING | GUIDED ISLAND TOUR

2010 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, MARATHON CATCH THE FERRY AT FARO BLANCO

MORNING TRIPS 8:30am - 12:30pm AFTERNOON TRIPS 1:30pm - 5:30pm

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MARATHON LADY DOCKS

U.S.1 at Vaca Cut Bridge Mile Marker 53, Marathon

305.743.5580

Marathon Lady • 73’ Party Boat PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CALL AHEAD FOR RESERVATIONS.

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RECONNECT WITH NATURE • 63 ACRES OF TROPICAL HARDWOOD HAMMOCK • 1.4 MILES OF WALKING TRAILS • NATURAL FISH PEDICURE STATION • BUTTERFLY GARDENS

CRANE POINT

Museum & Nature Center

• NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM • THE HISTORIC ADDERLEY HOUSE • BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE BAY • HISTORIC CRANE HOUSE

305.743.9100 • 5550 O/S Hwy • Marathon MM50 at the stoplight • Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Sat Noon to 5 p.m. Sundays • cranepoint.net

NOW HIRINGrs Educato

OPEN for programs MEET SEA TURTLES AT THE TURTLE HOSPITAL

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. CALL 305-743-2552 FOR RESERVATIONS. 2396 Overseas Highway Gulf, Marathon Now accepting online reservations

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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

MARATHON WEEKLY / MAY 19, 2022

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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

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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

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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.

MARATHON WEEKLY / MAY 19, 2022

LET’S DO BUSINESS - 305.743-0844 Licensed & Insured Contractor # CACO53827

ARTIC TEMP, INC.

Leslie Christensen

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

OWNER

phone 305-743-6881 AmericanCoastalRentals.com Leslie@AmericanCoastalRentals.com 9141 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Residential, Commercial & Marine Ice Machine - Sales - Service Phone: (305) 743-5288

Fax: (305) 743-6887

Liz Samess Interiors

Alexia Mann, GRI

Broker/Owner 305-209-5166 Alexia@SeafarerRealty.com www.SeafarerRealty.com

SOLAR DONE RIGHT!

Design, Decorating, Drafting, & More…

CALL US FOR A FREE HOME ESTIMATE

Liz Samess Interior Designer

When it comes to solar and power storage for your home in the Florida Keys, turn to the Florida Keys Local Experts at SALT Energy. A division of SALT Service, serving The Keys since 1989

(954) 801-7883 Email: interiordesignbyliz@gmail.com CELL:

305-289-1150

Marathon, FL 33050

www.saltenergy.net 2992 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050

Florida Solar Contractor CVC 56734 Florida Electrical Contractor EC13008657

Barbara Sanchez

Tewes ewes Mortgage

Home & Offices Expertly Cleaned Fast Dependable Service

Your local, residential lending expert!

Call 305.495.6000

“We Clean Your Place, Like it Was Our Place”

for a FREE Consultation

Brian Tewes

Excellent References Upon Request

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305-766-0819 305-924-0179

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info@johnnymaddoxcharters.com

305-481-3259

Nails by Ivis

Manicures • Pedicures Acrylics • Gelish • Facials • Waxing

5177 Overseas Highway

(Between Office Depot & Main Post Office)

Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-1631

Keys Fisheries Market & Marina Mile Marker 48.5, Marathon End of 35th Street Bayside

www.marathonhairandnailsalon.com

Kitchen Cabinets Sales REAL Wood Cabinets at Particle Board Prices

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Residential Commercial Marine

Automotive Installation Specialist

Todd Gibbins 305-393-1092

Chad Cossairt 305-340-8392

KitchenKorner/Fred's Beds 1333 O/S Hwy, MM 53.5 • 305-743-7277

SALES | INSTALLATION | SERVICE Lic & Ins SP3696

SPECIALIZING IN REMODELS & NEW CONSTRUCTION FOR OVER 20 YEARS

Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm • 6681 Overseas Hwy, Marathon keystilestone@gmail.com • www.keystilestone.com • 305.743.7053

The Weekly Newspapers www.KeysWeekly.com

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MARATHON WEEKLY / MAY 19, 2022

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305-743-7800

Authorized Dealer

Karen Raspe

Realtor 305-393-9010 karenraspe@bellsouth.net

Sales & Installation • Tub & Shower Enclosures Safety & Tempered Glass • Mirror & Mirror Walls Plexi-Glass & Lexan

9141 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 www.karenraspe.com

y’s www.KeysSlidingGlassDoorRepair.com And Sliding Glass Door Repair Roller Maintenance Track Maintenance Door Alignment Security Pins Safety Locks Handles

We Also Repair & Replace Patio Door Screens

_social media management _search engine optimization _custom website design

305-998-8953 Insured • Professional • Reliable

overseasmediagroup.com 305.906.0272

Tracy Chacksfield Realtor

CGC1523838 312-350-4601 tracy@thebeautifulkeys.com

9141 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 www.karenraspe.com

Lic No. SP1481

CGC1523838

When It Rains It Pours! Need 7” Gutters? We have 6” & 7” Seamless • Copper Specialists

Key West 305-292-2666

MARATHON

305-743-0506

KEY LARGO

305-852-5356

rainsavergutters@gmail.com

Floor & Wall Tiles Porcelain/Planks Marble Carpets Quartz & Granite Countertops

Lic#SP-3562

We Do Installations! Licensed & Insured

FREE ESTIMATES U.S.1 & 109th St, Marathon

GENERAL CONTRACTORS & ENGINEERS

SPALLING EXPERTS

Proud member of:

INTERNATIONAL

CONCRETE REPAIR INSTITUTE

(Across from Beall’s Outlet)

289-3019

Will Campbell

Serving Key Largo to Key West

President

BUiLDiNG iNSPECTiONS & PLAN REViEW PRiVATE PROViDER WiLL CAMPBELL - PRESiDENT

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

Rachel Sanderson Rachellynnes94@gmail.com 305.393.3076

SALES

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

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

2728 North Roosevelt Blvd. Overseas Market Key West

Michael Kiraly

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

The Weekly Newspapers Milly Cruz

305.363.8869 milly@seafarerrealty.com www.SeafarerRealty.com

www.KeysWeekly.com

305-743-0844

MARATHON WEEKLY / MAY 19, 2022

Islamorada: 305.664.4444 Marathon: 305.743.7636 Big Pine Key: 305.735.4962 Key West: 305.294.5155 www.KeysRealEstate.com

ACTIVE LISTING

504 Corte De Luna, Marathon 4/4.5 - 4,314 SF - True Coastal Elegance - Multiple master bedrooms Viking appliances - Marble floors - Custom finishes 100' of dockage - Boat lift - Pool w/ tanning ledge MLS#598870 - Offered at $3,990,450

KAREN RASPE 305-393-9010

JUST SOLD

JUST LISTED

236 W Seaview Dr., Duck Key 4/2 - 2,380 SF - 75' Concrete Dockage

12790 Overseas Hwy., Marathon 1,372 Building SF - 40,480 Lot SF -

Fully Furnished - Screened Patio Custom Built Pool - Open Concept Living Area Congratulations to the Sellers & Buyers!! MLS#597933- SOLD for $2,425,000

Former Credit Union branch location Two drive-thrus - Ample office, lobby and parking spaces - Potential affordable housing additions MLS#600964 - Offered at $1,325,000

TERESA YEIDER 305-879-5474

TEAM GARDNER/LANGLEY 305-902-2447

OPEN HOUSE | SUNDAY | 5/22 | 12-3pm

JUST LISTED

390 E. Seaview Dr., Duck Key 3/3.5 - 3,453 SF - Expanded water views 75' of Dockage - 2 Boat Lifts - Custom Wet Bar Elevator - Gourmet Kitchen - Room for a Pool Tons of storage - Outdoor kitchen & entertaining space

7001 Harbor Village Dr., Duck Key 2/2.5 - 900 SF - Spa Villa at Village at Hawks Cay End unit - Expanded Patio - Access to Resort Amenities: Private- Pools - Lagoon

JODY OWEN & LYNN B. LUCAS 305-923-1902 | 305-393-0559

MLS#597409 - Offered at $2,875,000

Call today to schedule a private tour MLS#600855 - Offered at $719,000

JUST LISTED

681 8th St., Key Colony Beach 4/3 - 2,534 SF - Direct Open Water Access Gated Property - 75’ dock - Waterside Balcony Two master Suites - Mature Tropical Landscaping Covered Porch - Room for a pool MLS#600792 - Offered at $2,495,000

JODY OWEN & LYNN B. LUCAS 305-923-1902 | 305-393-0559

8304 Gulf Of Mexico Blvd, Marathon 3/2 - 2,000 SF -Seawatch Condominium 3rd Floor Unit - Views of the Marina & Vaca Cut Unparalleled amenities: gated access, pool, hot tub, tennis courts, gym, cabana, owner storage MLS#600905 - Offered at $899,000

JODY OWEN & LYNN B. LUCAS 305-923-1902 | 305-393-0559

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