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NUMBER OF THE WEEK Roberta A. Drury, 32; Margus D. Morrison, 52; Andre Mackneil, 53; Aaron Salter, 55; Geraldine Talley, 62; Celestine Chaney, 65; Heyward Patterson, 67; Katherine Massey, 72; Pearl Young, 77; and Ruth Whitfield, age 86. These were the lives taken during a shooting at a Buffalo supermarket on May 14.

ON THE COVER In the past year, the Village of Islamorada has seen its planning director, clerk, village manager and public information officer either resign or retire. Read more on page 5.

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 approxi-

mately 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.

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ISLAMORADA VILLAGE ATTORNEY RESIGNS Bryan’s departure the latest in several department head exits JIM McCARTHY

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Islamorada Village Attorney Roget Bryan announced his resignation to council members during a May 12 meeting inside the Founders Park Community Center.

A separation agreement ends the current employment agreement between the village and Bryan on May 20. It includes 20 weeks of severance pay on the date of separation. The village will also provide Bryan’s accrued and unused sick time and vacation leave, as well as insurance and retirement benefits for 20 weeks.

Bryan stepped into the position in 2013, the village’s first in-house attorney, 15 years after it incorporated. He was selected by the village council on Sept.

27, 2013 to serve as attorney. On Oct. 10, 2013, the village approved an employment contract. His first meeting was on the Publix matter.

During those years, he served five councils composed of 15 different members. He also served alongside four village managers, with the fifth, Ted Yates, selected on May 6. Bryan’s service overlapped with four village clerks, four planning directors, three building officials, three public works directors, three finance directors and several other department heads.

His tenure was marked by a number of events, including completion of the wastewater collection system, implementation of a swim zone on Lower Matecumbe, negotiation with three collective bargaining groups, Hurricane Irma and COVID pandemic. Throughout it all, Bryan said, he never missed a council meeting.

Upon Bryan’s arrival, he said it was definitely hard and unpredictable to envision what the journey was going to be like for the village and him. But he performed the role with “full respect, professionalism and dedication to the village.”

He not only served as an attorney, but also as a liaison for legislative and government affairs at the state and federal levels.

He represented the Keys in Tallahassee and Washington while maintaining the village’s seat at the table in key policy deci-

Islamorada Village Attorney Roget Bryan, pictured middle, alongside Greg Oravec, former village manager and Kelly Toth, clerk who retired at the end of 2021. KEYS WEEKLY FILE PHOTO

Bryan went on to acknowledge the staff and the work they did each day without the public understanding their function. Bryan said he’s especially thankful for the strong, positive relationships forged during his time, especially with Dan Gulizio, new village planning director; Pete Frezza, environmental resources manager; Terry Abel, fire chief; and Maria Bassett, finance director who served as acting village manager on three different occasions.

“Thank you for embodying the best of village government excellence,” Bryan said.

During the council’s remarks, Mayor Pete Bacheler said Bryan was his favorite attorney.

“Your door has always been open to me when I had issues, and the public doesn’t know this unless you’re an elected official,” he said. “There’s a lot of bad things out there that can bite you in the rear end.

Your advice has been spot on every single time. I’ve enjoyed that. I’m sorry to see you go.”

Councilman Mark Gregg said Bryan was among the fin“Your door has always est people he had ever worked been open to me when I with, while Councilman Henry had issues, and the public Rosenthal requested that doesn’t know this unless Bryan remain a part of the you’re an elected official.” community.

With Bryan’s upcoming — Pete Bacheler departure, the current council has seen several department heads exit. They include Ty Harris, former village planning director who resigned in July 2021; Kelly Toth, clerk who retired last “I would offer instead that personally December; and Oravec, who resigned at I have no appetite at all for the external the beginning of 2022. political dynamics that involve personal With a separation agreement apattacks on name, character, reputation, proved, the village council will look to use integrity and most egregiously my famthe services of Weiss Serota as the village’s ily,” he said. “I refuse to tolerate, accept temporary law firm. or normalize such attacks on myself, any village manager here and any staff as par for course.

“In reflection on my service and deep affection for this village, it is for these reasons that it’s the right time to step down from my services as village attorney,” he continued. sions and defending the village’s home rule ability to make local decisions.

His work was recognized by the Florida League of Cities four straight years, as he was named a Home Rule Hero for providing critical analysis and input throughout the session on bills with ramifications to local municipalities. Bryan again received the Home Rule Hero recognition following the 2022 session for his hard work and advocacy efforts during the state legislative session.

In his statements to the council, Bryan said he shared the length and breadth of his tenure in the position while also recognizing the toll public service can extract.

Bryan said that former village manager Greg Oravec, during his resignation announcement, reflected that he lost his appetite for some of the political dynamics with this job.

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

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

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

PROPERTY SWAPS STILL PENDING ELECTIONS OFFICE COULD MOVE TO BAYSHORE MANOR MANDY MILES mandy@keysweekly.com

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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 county-owned 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 county-owned airport needs a portion of the city-owned and largely empty HAWK Missile site for environmental mitigation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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BABY FORMULA SHORTAGE CAUSES STRESS FOR KEYS PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS KELLIE BUTLER FARRELL www.keysweekly.com

T DONALD PAUL LIETAERT Donald Paul Lietaert died at home on April 12, 2022, surrounded in love by his family. He was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on Oct. 1, 1963 to Robert and Mildred (Houthoofd) Lietaert. Donnie was the 14th of their 14 children, and played the role of the youngest very well. He attended Mt. Clemens High School.

After graduation, he moved to Key Largo, where he had a job working at Winn Dixie in Tavernier Towne. An opportunity came open at Florida Keys Electric Cooperative. Don worked to become a lineman and served FKEC for 13 years.

Next, he took a job at Comcast for 19 years, making many friends along the way. Known to his family and friends as ‘Don Ho,’ he loved to hunt, fish, shoot off fireworks and spend time with his family. He always claimed his niece Stephanie and nephews, Rob, John and Boo Boo (Bernie II) as his own children.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mildred, sister Kathleen Milodrowski, brothers Robert and James, and his niece Laura. He is survived by siblings Mary Williams, Thomas Lietaert (Julie), John Lietaert, (Wayne Milodrowski), Marguerite Reinhard (John), Christine Houvouras (Larry), Joseph Lietaert (Susan), Patrick Lietaert (Bethany), Charles Lietaert (Angela), Mark Lietaert (Dawn), Bernard Lietaert, as well as many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass was held at St. Justin Martyr in Key Largo on April 29.

Mass was followed by a celebration of life at The Catch restaurant. Don’s final place of rest will be in Michigan, with his parents and siblings. At Don’s request, he will get one last fishing trip on his birthday, one last cast, for the spreading of some of his ashes.

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."

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

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

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

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SIPS & LICKS

MOO MOO

A wine tasting is set for Tuesday, May 24 to benefit MarrVelous Pet Rescues.

Wine tasting supports adoptable pets

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i friends! Reef the fox here with your weekly Reef Report.

From dolphins to lovable pets, the Florida Keys communities care about the animals that call this island chain home. And we engage in fundraisers to support the cause and their well-being. One such event coming up is a wine tasting to benefit adoptable pets.

Known as Sips & Licks, patrons can enjoy a REEF selection of wines for a $20 donation to benefit THE FOX MarrVelous Pet Rescues on Tuesday, May 24 at 6 p.m. at 68 Silver Springs Drive, Key Largo Reef is a red fox (park on Rock Harbor behind Tower of Pizza and that was saved from a fur farm.

Meads AC). Adoptable pets will also be onsite.

He now lives in RSVP to 305-453-1315 or info@MPRescues.org Key Largo with You may also donate online. www.MPRescues. his human, Nicole org/donate (Write in Note - Wine Tasting) Round up your friends and get your taste buds ready.

At Pawsitive Beginnings, we have a very special fundraiser coming up, and it’s a Zoom event. I will talk about it more next week, but if you want to take a look ahead of time you can go to pawsitivebeginnings.org and the event will pop right up for you.

On to some fox news. Do you ever just sit and contemplate life?

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how unfair it is that I don’t have my own room. I mean. I am the superstar around here and I deserve my own “dressing room,” so to speak.

These other foxes just get to lie around and look cute all day but me, no, I have to keep the public happy on social media and in my weekly column here. It’s a lot of pressure, you know?

I need my beauty sleep to be able to come up with the creative wording to keep my audience captivated and engaged week after week. I mean the other night, Coral got a new bed? Coral? What did she do to deserve a new bed? I mean, mom didn’t say it was specifically for Coral. I think her exact words were “this is for everyone to share” but we all know what’s theirs is mine and what’s mine is mine so there.

Anywho, that’s all for this week. Hope you enjoyed the deep dive into my thoughts.

Until next time, Reef, over and out!

Moo Moo is a 4-year-old female black and white cat. She’s a very sweet and lovable cat that loves to be petted. She loves cuddling up in blankets too. Moo Moo was born at the Upper Keys Humane Society and still lives there with her three other sisters. If you would like to make Moo Moo a part of your family, or to learn more about other pets available for adoption, give the Upper Keys Humane Society a call at 305-451-3848. The Upper Keys Humane Society is a not-for-profit no-kill shelter that provides food, shelter, medical care and adoption services for unwanted and abandoned animals.

SAVE THE DATE Thursday, May 19 • Third Thursday Art Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. at Morada Arts & Cultural District.

Friday, May 20 • Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys dedication of Esslinger Heights from 4-6 p.m. at 88670 Overseas Hwy., Tavernier • Coral Shores High School’s senior parade at 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 21 • Beach cleanup hosted by Upper Keys Young Republicans from 10 a.m. to noon at Harry Harris Park, Tavernier.

Tuesday, May 24 • Sips & Licks wine tasting event benefiting MarrVelous Pet Rescues at 6 p.m. at 68 Silver Springs Dr., Key Largo • Coral Shores High School senior night at 6 p.m. at the Coral Shores High School Performing Arts Center.

Wednesday, May 25 • Coral Shores High School graduation ceremony at 7 p.m. at the football field.

Friday, May 27 • Florida Bay Forever’s Break-

fast By the Bay at Green Turtle Hammock Preserve, Islamorada.

May 28-29 • 24th annual Afro Roots Fest at Florida Keys Brewing Co. Monday, May 30 • Memorial Day June 3-4 • Coral Restoration Foundation’s Coralpalooza. Visit coralrestoration.org.

Friday, June 3 • Sizzling Summer Fashion Show at 6 p.m. at Village Square at Trading Post.

June 4-25 • Art Guild of the Purple Isles Members’ Summer Show from Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Our Place in Paradise Gallery, Tavernier.

June 6-12 • REEF’s Fish out of Water 5K. Visit REEF.org/5Kregistration to learn more.

Sunday, June 12 • Virtual childbirth class hosted by Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition from 10 a.m to 1:30 p.m. Call 305-293-8424.

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

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

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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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LIVING HAPPY & HEALTHY From left, Joe Rifice, Debbie Martin, Emily Hopkins and Maureen Vogt. MELINDA VAN FLEET/Keys Weekly

MELINDA VAN FLEET www.keysweekly.com

Star of the Sea provides more than just food

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he Star of The Sea (S.O.S.) Foundation’s healthy food pantry in Key Largo is serving a need within the community. A location in Key West opened in 2006 and the second location in Key Largo opened in 2014.

The Keys Weekly recently sat down with manager Emily Hopkins, who oversees the Key Largo location, for details on the pantry and how they help our community.

I moved here from Richmond, Virginia, and it’ll be two years this month, May, that I have been with S.O.S. I started first in Key West and then relocated to the Upper Keys location in September 2021. I was first with S.O.S. through a COVID-19 grant as a special projects manager and then became full-time. In this role, I run the pantry, which encompasses Upper Keys education, ordering, managing deliveries and working with the volunteers.

We currently have two education programs — the YMCA after-school program and Plantation Key and Key Largo School (KLS). We teach them nutrition and get them immersed in healthy foods. It’s a 16-week curriculum where we talk about fruits, vegetables and meats.

At the YMCA, we have a community garden, and we share information on how they grow and grow herbs on our own. It’s really fun, and I like it a lot. The kids learn about fruits, leaves, flowers and living a healthy lifestyle. They also try various snacks such as guacamole or “ants on a log.” Healthy snacks are a great way to get them to try new foods. I was trained in nutrition when I started at S.O.S. We work with the fifth grade at the schools because they are at an age to enjoy putting the snacks together, making decisions and

remembering the information. Therefore, we can go deeper in the fifth grade without being too intense. Kids say, “Oh, I never tried this!” Or they comment on the flavors.

The YMCA is a great opportunity because they have an after-school program throughout the school year and a summer camp. The YMCA has about 30 kids; about 25 at the two schools.

The classes are usually for an hour. Another fun aspect is the tower garden at the YMCA. We learn about what we are growing, and we always use it in what we are eating.

We are open on Mondays from 1:30 to 5 p.m. for our weekly pantry for families. We operate out of St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church and are so grateful to Father Hilley and everyone involved to be able to use this shared space. The unique thing about the food distribution is that it’s the “client’s choice.” They can come in and pick what they want, which is good. The choice helps cut down on waste that may happen if a pantry is pre-bag.

We offer canned goods, meat, produce, sometimes we can get milk, dairy and eggs. And we also give out clothes, books and kids toys. The food has set limits — two cans of certain things.

This week we had whole chicken, fruits and vegetables. They pick up a bag and go around and get whatever they want.

Emily Hopkins oversees the Key Largo location for S.O.S. CONTRIBUTED

Since most clients come back every week, we get to know them and know how large their family is. Most of them are very respectful and good about not overtaking. The Key West location is open Monday through Thursday, but still, clients can only come once a week, to be fair. Ours is only once a week because we use a shared space with the church — St. Justin’s.

If you come in and it’s your first time, you fill out your name, address, and the number of people in your household. We also need the information each week for our grants.

We order each week through Feeding South Florida. They have the basics, and we order as much variety as possible. We can get salmon, peanut butter and canned chicken, to name a few protein items. We also accept donations as long as it’s prepackaged. The food gets delivered Monday morning, and then we set everything up.

About 120 people come through a week. It’s funny how the word gets out when the “good” product is gone. We were fortunate last month as we had milk and eggs.

I love the sense of family it is with volunteers or clients. Even if someone starts coming here. We get to know them, and it’s nice to recognize them and see them. Everyone is very nice and comfortable. Some of the kids I teach at the school.

I am so appreciative of our volunteers. We have 10 volunteers on average that come every day, and they all come each week. The first hour or two is the busiest. So it’s great to have everyone here.

It’s amazing to realize that COVID-19 led me down this path. I love the kids and being with the clients. It’s a blessing in disguise. I love it here, and everyone’s amazing. I initially thought it would be six months, but it’s been a couple of years, which is great.

S.O.S. accepts donations such as cold/dry/nonperishable food, books, toys and clothes.

The website is https://www.sosfoundation.org/, and Facebook page is sosflkeys.

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ceanView Inn & Sports Pub’s Tuesday jam night wasn’t the same without local icon and on-air personality Joey Naples. A radio favorite and the “King of Cool” passed away on May 17 after a long battle with cancer. He was 61 years of age.

“He just loved the Keys and where he was,” said Gary Dunn, owner of the OV. “Joey was responsible for basically starting jam night. I just got up and made the announcement (at jam night) that he passed. That was really hard to do.”

Naples rocked the Upper Keys with Clear Channel Media and then with the Florida Keys Media family, which he’d been with since 2014. Before that, the transplant from West Palm Beach served as senior director for an NBC television station for 25 years.

“He was just such a lovable person.

You couldn’t help but like Joey,” said Rick Lopez, general manager at Florida Keys Media. “When he was on the air he was so positive and just loved being in the Keys, especially in the Upper Keys. You could feel it every time he opened the microphone.”

His sense of humor and admiration for music graced the airwaves on Sun 103.1 during “Joey in the Midday” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and “Night Train” on Saturday nights from 7 p.m. to midnight. He conducted live broadcasts at the OceanView Inn and welcomed a number of guests, from law enforcement to nonprofit leaders, during remote shows at Whale Harbor Sandbar and other local establishments and events.

“He didn’t want to stop working,” Lopez said. “He told me, ‘If I stop working I’m going to die. I want to keep working.’ He wanted to stay on the air and felt he had to be there for his listeners. He did it his way.”

Naples gave back to the community in various ways, from the annual Toys for Tots drive to Relay for Life. He was also a beloved member of Florida Keys Elks Lodge 1872.

On-air personality Joey Naples, AKA “King of Cool,” passed away on May 17. VIA FACEBOOK

“For those who knew him personally and established a friendship with Joey, you knew it would be for life,” Ken Keidel wrote in a post.

Naples’ good friend and Good Morning Islamorada radio show cohost, Dennis Ward, won’t forget the way the on-air personality treated people. Ward said he was always concerned about how they were doing.

“One thing that sticks with me is you never heard him say one bad word about anybody. He always found a way to say something nice about them,” he said. “I’m gonna miss him. The community's going to miss him. He was great for the community.”

Ward said Good Morning Islamorada will likely go on with Dougie Hitchcock stepping in as co-host. Ward said they’re looking to bring back the radio show May 31. Lopez said they’re working to determine what’s next for Naples’ other shows.

“He was a legend in the Upper Keys,” Lopez said.

Dunn said Naples always enjoyed getting on the microphone to tell jokes and watching people laughing and dancing during jam night. Dunn said he has many memories surrounding Naples, including one following Hurricane Irma. Naples had spent 70 hours in the studio with no electricity or water, and “he just stayed on the air the whole time.”

“I said, 'How did you survive?’ He said, ‘Well, me and Capt. Smirnoff.’”

Lopez also recalls how a generator kept Naples, Bill Hoebee and Kim Chesher on the air.

“He had to get on air and get our information. That’s what we do in biz,” Lopez said. “He took that to heart and got that done. In one of the biggest events in our lifetime, he was a calming voice over the radio in those times.”

As Dunn put it, “Joey’s always lived by the LLL. Live, love and laugh.”

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Enjoy dining at the waterside for lunch or dinner, purchase all the needed ingredients for your home seafood feast (including dessert) or come to the marina to find the best bait available.

While visiting Key Largo Fisheries, you’ll experience how generations have earned a living off the sea and children can delight in the experience of feeding the fish in the marina or shooing away pelicans.

“It is impossible not to be drawn into this authentic working waterfront,” said owner Robert Charney. “Local captains bring in their catches of the day, the staff process and package everything on site, and locals and visitors come to eat and shop.”

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The South Florida Water Management District governing board. TIFFANY DUONG/Keys Weekly

Jerry Lorenz of Audubon Florida.

UPPER KEYS BPW INSTALLS BOARD The Business and Professional Women of the Upper Keys installed its new board during a gathering on May 18, from left, Mary Houston, secretary; Margie Smith, director; Jill Kuehnert, president; Patricia Milian, vice president membership; Gina Boilini, vice president development; Brittany Parker, vice president hospitality; Amy Young, director; and Victoria Leonard, treasurer. JILL MIRANDA BAKER/Keys Weekly

Vivian Morrison from the Florida Bay Forever board of directors welcomes the crowd.

A record-breaking crowd attends the SFWMD reception at Green Turtle Hammock.

GETTING WATER RIGHT TIFFANY DUONG tiffany@keysweekly.com

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KILLDEER NESTS AT HARRY HARRIS PARK Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation officer Jason Rafter and Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center biologist Bayleigh MacHaffie recently posted signs at Harry Harris Park regarding a nesting shorebird, a killdeer (Charadrius vociferus), in the picnic area of the facility. The nest is more of a scrape in the hard ground and the two eggs observed are almost perfectly camouflaged against the crushed rock and leaf litter. The incubation period for the two eggs is expected to take 20-25 days. A citizen walking her dog notified the wildlife authorities about the nesting bird last week. Park staff immediately put up a visible barrier around the nest. Please give the barrier, the native bird, and the nest plenty of space when visiting the park. FWC/Contributed

ere in Islamorada, we’re situated at the edge of Florida Bay,” said Kelly Cox, director of Everglades policy for Audubon Florida, to a record crowd. “Hopefully, we’ll also be the beneficiary of Everglades restoration.”

Cox, a resident of Tavernier, was among many to welcome the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) governing board to the Keys and to show appreciation for their work to improve water quality locally.

Audubon Florida and Florida Bay Forever (FBF) hosted the welcoming reception at the FBF headquarters at Green Turtle Hammock on May 11.

SFWMD was in town for its monthly governing board meeting, which took place in Key Largo the following day.

Vivian Morrison, a Florida Bay Forever board member and the acting executive director, noted that her organization was founded in 2016 as a result of massive sea grass losses, which led to fish kills. “This really impacted our Keys community and economy,” she said. “We formed Florida Bay Forever to unify the voice of Monroe County and to ensure the health of the bay continues to be a priority.”

She paused before adding, “I am so excited now to say that Everglades restoration is happening. Hopefully our kids and grandkids will see a restored Florida Bay.”

Jerry Lorenz, state research director for Florida Audubon, thanked the water management district for its support over many years, which allows scientists like him to conduct cutting-edge, objective research on the Everglades and the many species that call it home. This research also affects our coastal economy here in the Keys.

He closed with, “Now, we gotta focus on getting the water right.”

The governing board members introduced themselves to the local crowd and shared their favorite Keys memories. Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch and Cheryl Meads are the two at-large board members representing Monroe County.

Meads described how she and her husband felt when they first moved to the Keys. She recalled, “We thought we'd stay a year; after three weeks, I said to my husband, ‘Why would we ever want to live anywhere else?’”

“We each have a reason to love the Keys,” said Benjamin Butler, the board member representing areas near Lake Okeechobee. “I didn’t understand until my service why my (dive) mask was covered in seagrass. Now, I understand that it’s about getting more freshwater delivery, which is important to save Florida Bay.” Broward representative Ron Bergeron Sr. ended with a commitment to the crowd, saying, “I want you to know that this board, our staff, will be moving water south. There are certain little barriers we are removing every day. … It’s all about quantity, quality, distribution and timing.”

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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

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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.

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KEYS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION DONATES TO CORAL SHORES Keys FCU recently donated $217.58 to Coral Shores High School from its Canes Pride free cash back checking account holders for the first quarter of 2022. To help these donations grow, people can open a Canes Pride free cash back checking account. Keys FCU will donate $5 for each new account opened and 1% of the debit card purchases, up to $15 a month, every time the Canes Pride Debit Card is used. Visit Keys FCU at 91200 Overseas Highway, Suite 15 (Tavernier Towne Center) in Tavernier or go to www.keysfcu.org/school-pride-accounts for details.

From left are Jacob Poelma, assistant principal, Mary Lou Carn, Keys FCU marketing director, and Ana Alvaro, assistant principal. KEYS FCU/Contributed

DRAKE HAGEN Key Largo School Second grade

The Keys Weekly is proud to introduce local students to the Kids Weekly feature. Instead of asking about their favorite teacher or school subject, we want to know what superpower they’d most like to have, their favorite YouTube channel and the hardest part about being a kid today. We thank our future leaders and Key Largo School for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Tornadoes” pride and for giving us a glimpse into their world.

Activities: gaming, running, baseball.

What superpower would you most like to have, and why? Morphing into an axolotl, which is an amphibian in Mexico with whiskers.

If you could make a rule for the whole world to follow, what would it be? Never pollute anywhere.

What makes you laugh? My dad telling jokes.

When do you think a kid is old enough to have a cell phone? 12 or 13.

What’s your favorite YouTube Channel? Fusion Z Gamer.

The hardest part about being a kid is … not having TV all the time.

The hardest part about being an adult must be … missing your kids’ daycare.

When I grow up, I want to … be an accountant. I’m really good at math.

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CONSERVATION TIP When we get kids involved in conservation, they become lifelong stewards of the seas and excellent examples for their peers and other adults they come across.

KIDS CARE Local kids getting certified this week with IDC instructor Sophia Hattemer. ERIC BILLIPS/Contributed

Teaching the next generation about ocean conservation THIS WEEK’S DIVE REPORT Conditions this past week were fantastic. We had the perfect trifecta for fabulous dive conditions: low winds, low current and great visibility. You can expect more of this heading into the summer months and dive season.

We took advantage of the nice weather and beautiful conditions to get the next generation into the water. Islamorada Dive Center instructor Sophia ERIC Hattemer introduced some local kids to the underwater world. We had a group of nine local kiddos who all BILLIPS tried for and received their PADI Open Water Scuba is the owner, Certification. captain and The Florida Keys are a tight-knit community, and instructor at we love supporting our neighbors, friends and family.

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He specializes in shop for more details or to sign your child up! scuba, rebreather, spearfishing and captaining in the Florida Keys.

NEXT WEEK’S DIVE REPORT This upcoming week, we can expect more of the same glorious diving. Higher winds will creep in on Saturday, but it should remain pretty pleasant to be on the water.

CONSERVATION UPDATE “Start them young.” We know that early exposure to ideas and experiences helps shape kids. When we show kids, by example, how to care for

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our local waters and environment, it can create a lifelong passion in them.

The kids who got PADI Open Water certified also earned their Project Aware certifications. During this course, they learned about ocean conservation – including marine debris, coral restoration, etc. In this way, students simultaneously learn how to dive while learning how to conserve our ocean resources.

PADI Aware runs the Project Aware knowledge base. It is a nonprofit founded to combat the intense issues of plastic pollution and marine debris in our ocean. Divers conduct Dives Against Debris to remove trash and old fishing gear from our ocean floor. These items can cause great danger to animals like sea turtles, dolphins, sharks and whales that get entangled in them. They can also break and abrade our precious coral reefs. So, creating awareness and removing debris from our waters is super important.

ICARE will be planting this Saturday at Key Dives out of Bud N’ Mary’s Marina.

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FACTS FROM THE TAX COLLECTOR Sam Steele

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MAY • Delinquent property tax is being advertised in the Keys Weekly on May 12, 19, and 26 • Delinquent tangible personal property tax is being advertised in the Keys Weekly on May 12 • If paying in person, property tax must be paid with certified funds in person by 4:45 pm on May 31.

Credit cards will be accepted online until 11:59 pm on May 31.

• The tax certificate sale will be held electronically on June 1 at 8:30 am. To register, please visit lienhub.com.

Follow us on

• To sign up for BillExpress and have your bills sent electronically, please visit monroetaxcollector.com • As a reminder, online rental platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.)

DO NOT remit the 5% tourist development tax to our office. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to ensure the tax has been remitted.

• All of our offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day

for more important tax information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that proposals be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl.gov, no later than 3:00 P.M., on June 28, 2022. The subject line on the email must read as follows: Proposal for Public-Private Partnership Opportunity for Sugarloaf Fire Station Project 06/28/22 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your proposal is not rejected due to the file size.

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

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Islamorada Family Fishing Charters located at 2550 Wilkinson Road, Sarasota Florida 34231 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

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

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

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

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

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

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

We welcome you to attend!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

John Bartus, City of Marathon Mayor Environmental Certifying Official

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This meeting will be available virtually via Zoom Meetings.

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

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

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

Current rear yard minimum is 25’.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Las medidas de mitigación se refieren a minimizar o evitar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: May 19, 2022.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with the court ON OR BEFORE THE DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is May 19, 2022.

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

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of TERRY L. OLSEN, deceased, whose date of death was February 19, 2022, and whose social security number is xxx-xx-0512, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. The estate is testate and the date of the decedent’s Will and any codicils are November 1, 2019. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

Personal Representative: Kenji Bennett P.O. Box 501426 Marathon, FL 33050 Attorney for Personal Representative: James J. Dorl, Esq. Florida Bar No. 618403 JAMES J. DORL, P.A. Suite 12 First Professional Centre 5701 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6565 Facsimile: (305) 743-4143 e-mail: jjdorl@yahoo.com Publish: May 12 & 19, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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

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

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

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

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

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

Personal Representative: DONNA JEAN BABBE 932 96TH Street Ocean Marathon, Florida 33050 Attorney for Personal Representative: RODOLFO SUAREZ, JR., ESQ. Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar Number: 013201 Suarez Law 9100 South Dadeland Blvd., Ste. 1620 Miami, FL 33156 Telephone: (305) 448-4244 Fax: (305) 448-4211 E-Mail: rudy@suarezlawyers.com Secondary E-Mail: eca@ suarezlawyers.com Publish: May 12 & 19, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2022-CP-126-K IN RE: ESTATE OF TERRY L. OLSEN,

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

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: YANINA S. STROK Last Known Address: 1100 MARGARET STREET, #4, KEY WEST, FL 33040 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on ANDREI R. BARANOUSKI, whose address is 3333 DUCK AVENUE, #C203, KEY WEST, FL 33040, on or before JUNE 20, 2022, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 500 WHITEHEAD STREET, KEY WEST, FL 33040, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dated this 2nd day of May 2022 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Calvin Joseph Deputy Clerk Publish: May 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2021-CA-726-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

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

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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

EEO, VPE, ADA

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As a local, not-for-profit credit union, we put members first! With Keys FCU, you get higher savings rates, lower loan rates, FREE CASH BACK Checking and an unwavering commitment to our community.

Discover the Keys FCU difference at any branch in Key West at 3022 N. Roosevelt Blvd. and 514 Southard St. and in Stock Island, Big Pine, Marathon or Tavernier Towne Center at MM 91.

Charlene Sammis

RETIRED AMERICAN AIRLINE CAPTAIN GIVES FROM THE HEART EMILY STEELE KeysFCU.org • 305-294-6622

*NCUA Insured. Restrictions may apply.

Everyone who lives or works in the Florida Keys is invited to join!

TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY | LUNCH 11-2:30 | DINNER 5 -10

TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY 4:20 -11

WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY | LUNCH 11- 2:30 | DINNER 5 -10 BRUNCH SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11- 2:30

WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY 4:20 - 11

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C

harlene Sammis loved to fly. In 1985, at the age of 39, she was hired by American Airlines – at the time, one of only 34 women pilots among the 4,000 pilots employed by American.

During her career she piloted multiple aircraft, including 727s and 767s for American, and 727 cargo planes for DHL. Sammis grew up in Missouri, married at 21, and moved to Hawaii when her husband was stationed there by the Air Force. During her 15 years in Hawaii, she worked as a reservationist for Qantas Airways, divorced, learned to scuba dive, sail and became a pilot.

Later she moved to California where she piloted for DHL. While based in California, with American, she came across an advertisement about the “Women for Sail” sailing course in Key West. She registered and completed the course. Her love of scuba diving, sailing and sense of adventure led her back to Florida to visit a friend who lived in Fort Myers.

On her visit they came to the Keys to explore and, as Sammis put it, “I guess I got the Keys disease.” She transferred to Miami and eventually bought a home in Islamorada.

“I loved it because the Keys’ climate is close to that of Hawaii, perfect for boating and diving. It was a cinch when I discovered that there was an active chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) in the Keys,” Sammis stated.

In 1992, when Sammis was searching for a house to buy in the Keys,

Denise Downing was her real estate agent. They became friends through the search for a home and scuba diving. Later she worked with Downing and others in developing JOY Inc. “I was part of the second wave of founders. I attended the organizational meetings, visited the functioning senior center in Homestead and the original senior center operated

by Monroe County,” Sammis said. “I, myself, am aging out of going to bars, restaurants and boating. The JOY Center offers me a place to talk with like-minded people, and provides me new mental challenges.”

Sammis recently financed a matching donor fund drive for JOY Inc. She humbly talks about this act of kindness as a recognition of the hard work and accomplishments of the organization.

“I do not have children and I am lucky that I have money to give. I thought about the money I had spent on travel and decided on the amount I could provide and the organization I wanted to donate to. I choose JOY Inc. because it is an organization that gives back to our community.”

Sammis sits at the table wearing a T-shirt with the slogan “Assuming I’m an old lady is your first mistake.” And it would be; she is an articulate, intelligent retired American Airlines captain who wears that T-shirt well.

The JOY Center offers vibrant programs and lifelong learning experiences for people over 50 every Wednesday, both virtual and on-site. This bi-weekly column will feature the many dedicated people who are working to achieve this goal. For more information contact justolderyouthinc@gmail.com.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • HOBBIES/COLLECT.

MISC. FOR SALE

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

Call 305-743-4578

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

Located in Marathon.

Call 339-832-0485

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

Call 305-743-0844 TODAY!

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

HOUSING FOR RENT Available for 1 person.

2 1/2 rooms + 8' X 22' screened porch.

All utilities incl. wifi, satellite TV, washer/dryer. 2nd house from ocean. Offstreet parking. Private & quiet. MM 96 Key Largo. $1,850/month F/L/S 305-853-3779 Large Studio Bedroom Suite in Conch House in Marathon - Funrnished. $1,600/month incl. utilities.

F/L/S No Pets.

305-610-8002 Marathon - 2 BR Conch House available Unfurnished, new kitchen, tile & carpet floors, huge closets. Laundry avail.

Long term lease. No pets. $2,400/month incl. electric. Tenant must pay for sewer & water.

F/L/S 305-610-8002

305.743.0844

Join Our Team!

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

The Cabana Club is open 10 am - 7 pm daily.

Must have experience. Responsibilities include but not limited to: ordering, cooking, menu design, good organizational skills and maintain a clean kitchen. Our small efficient kitchen mainly serves lunch items.

Pay commensurate with experience plus benefits. Beautiful environment, small friendly staff, open year round.

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

305-731-5042

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

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

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

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

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

The Cabana Club is seeking a full time, hands-on maintenance manager. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; pool maintenance (training can be provided), general plumbing and electric, light carpentry, opening and cleaning daily, general “handyman skills”.

Marathon Customer Service Representative

Apply Online at KeysBank.com/Careers

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

EOE-M/F/V/D

Equal Housing Lender

DUI Evaluator

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

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

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

NOW HIRING:

Part-time – Marathon

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

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

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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

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

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

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

Hosts Waitstaff Bartenders Bar Backs Bussers Line Cooks Dishwashers

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

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE We are now hiring for the following positions:

Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Drivers Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

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

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

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

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

Must have 5 years of property maintenance experience.

Pool certification is ideal.

Please call 305.743.7701 to schedule an appointment.

References required.

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

• Sign a loyalty oath required by law.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Commit to continuous learning.

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

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

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

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

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

PART TIME / FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES W/FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES CULINARY OPENINGS SOUS CHEF & PM COOK ROOMS OPENINGS FRONT DESK SUPERVISOR RESERVATIONS AGENT HOUSEKEEPING ALL POSITIONS - PLEASE SEE OUR HOUSEKEEPING AD FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES! F&B GREETER & BUSSER/FOOD RUNNER ENGINEERING OPENINGS MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATE SPA TERRE OPENINGS SPA COORDINATOR LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST NAIL TECH SCAN TO VIEW JOB OPENINGS. APPLY TODAY! APPLY ONLINE AT www.noblehousehotels.com/careers APPLY IN PERSON AT Zero Duval St. Ocean Key Resort and Spa is EOE.

BUSY PEDIATRIC OFFICE IN TAVERNIER IS SEEKING

A FULL TIME MF MEDICAL ASSISTANT

The Turtle Hospital in Marathon Join our team! Full and part-time Educational Program Guides/Gift Shop Sales. Public speaking & retail sales experience helpful. $15.00/hour to start. Send resume to: TurtleHospitalMarathon@gmail.com

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED! Monroe County School District

MUST have prior Pediatric Experience. MUST be a team player who is willing to cross cover when the need arises. MUST be personable and professional in appearance and demeanor.

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

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

Spanish speaking is desirable but not necessary.

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

Busy Key Largo Dive Center has immediate openings for

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

$1,500 SIGNING BONUS

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

Send resume to resumes@rainbowreef.com

OCEAN KEY RESORT IS LOOKING FOR

HOUSEKEEPING ASSOCIATES FOR ALL HOUSEKEEPING POSITIONS

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

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE We are now hiring for the following positions:

Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Drivers Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

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

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

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

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Apply online at mytomthumb.com/employment

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

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S

helby Lollis neatly lined up ingredients for four batches of carrot cupcakes on her immaculate kitchen counter. Once they are baked, frosted and boxed, the desserts would be delivered to Tavernier’s City Hall Cafe; her family’s restaurant, Calypso’s; as well as a private client.

The cupcakes will have cream cheese frosting. “Buttercream frosting on carrot cake is sacrilegious,” she said, half-joking. She left no room for discussion on the topic. “And no nuts.

Nuts belong in the trash. Don’t do it.”

A few days ago, she invited Keys Weekly over to her kitchen to watch as she worked her magic on the softball-sized icing-laden goodness that has made her company Cobra Bites a hit, according to customers.

Chuck Trapp is captain of Tattered Flag Sport Fishing and a regular client of Shelby’s. “I buy from her weekly,” he said.

“She’s awesome, a great cook. Always on time.

The presentation is incredible.”

His favorite flavor? “Oh, my gosh,” he said, pausing to salivate over the 30 flavor choices of Cobra Bites cupcakes. “Probably the strawberry banana bread.”

Other customers’ favorites include dark chocolate peanut butter cup, Victoria sponge and blueberry lemon, just to name a few.

Back at the kitchen, Shelby started putting ingredients into a silver bowl.

“There’s love in my baking,” she said as she beat the eggs in her KitchenAid mixer. The appliance was a Christmas gift from her mom,

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Bron White, owner of Calypso’s and a baker herself. Shelby is wearing an apron with a colorful cupcake theme that was made by Beverly Middleton, a dear friend who passed a year ago.

“I wear the apron to bring Bevvy with me,” Shelby said, wistfully. “She encouraged me to start my company. She said, ‘You can do this.’”

Shelby looked down at the bowl and added the carrots.

“I pulverize them,” she said, explaining that some people simply shred the carrots. “That’s a personal preference.”

It seems Cobra Bites has become the personal preference for a steady stream of customers, so steady that Shelby is making plans to expand her business.

The baker is a hometown girl from the Upper Keys. She grew up with her twin sister, Charly, behind the counter of the restaurant of her parents, White and Todd Lollis.

“They are both amazing cooks, and I get my baking flair from my mom,” Shelby explained. “I love to travel, and I started baking myself because I missed England and the local dessert Victoria Sponge. In college, I had insomnia one night, and I decided to try to make my own sponge cake.

My hobby grew from there. Cupcakes are a happy, joyful thing. People are speechless when they taste them.”

Shelby started baking professionally when her parents reopened the restaurant in January 2020. Her mom made the Key lime pies and cheesecakes, while Shelby made the cupcakes. Her customers loved them and started asking her to bake for events. “People would say, ‘Hey, why don’t you do this.’ Beverly said, ‘You’re really talented.’”

Shelby’s company has taken off. Her friend, Grecia Jacinto, has made her some new business cards with the logo emblazoned across the top — a snake curled around a pink frosting cupcake. Shelby’s nickname is Cobra, which was given to her by her pickup volleyball teammates for her feisty personality on the court — and also for the powerful Shelby Mustang Cobra muscle car.

A natural self-promoter, the entrepreneur has also been working her socials, making both Instagram and TikTok reels. She also has a sleek website. And something is working. She’s negotiating with another cafe to supply its cupcakes and is providing the desserts for three upcoming weddings.

“My goal is to have a storefront and be my own boss,” she said as she gently slid the cupcakes into her oven. “My dad says I’m going to be the Mrs. Fields of cupcakes.’”

And Shelby is very grateful for all the support of her family — Bron, Todd, and twin sister, Charly — as well as that of the community and her friends and customers, including Amanda from Sway Boutique and John, Lita and Julia of City Hall.

To order Cobra Bites cupcakes, go to cobrabites21. com or to its Instagram, @_cobrabites_. Or email cobra. bites21@gmail.com or call 305-697-1905.

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