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Upon entering the grand foyer, you will experience sweeping waterfront views from each living level of this custom and newly remodeled 3,170 sq. ft. CBS home in Kahiki Harbor. Set out from your 65 foot protected concrete dock complete with a 15,000 pound lift plus davits for direct bay and ocean access via Tavernier Creek to enjoy world-class fishing and diving. The open concept floor plan is designed for entertaining with four bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Two bedrooms share a full bath downstairs with a private living space and direct outdoor access via impact sliding glass doors. The main living level upstairs features a third guest suite with full bath and the master suite. The stately master suite is appointed with a walk-in rain shower, double vanity, his-and-her closets, and built-in storage doubling as a bay window. Rare features of this Keys home include the high elevation, oversized garage, and interior stairs from ground level. Fully gated property lined with mature palms, custom paved driveway and plenty of room for a pool.

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t’s no secret that real estate prices in the Keys are at an all-time high. Apparently, the same goes for lighthouses. In bidding wars that quickly narrowed to contests between two bidders, auctions for the Sombrero Key Lighthouse, Carysfort Reef Lighthouse and American Shoal Lighthouse all ended within one week of one another. Though the Sombrero Key Lighthouse originally opened with the closest auction end date, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)’s auction rules allowed bidders to extend each auction for 24 hours with every subsequent bid past the auction’s original end date. Carysfort Reef Light off Key Largo was the first to close, settling on a final price of $415,000 on May 16. Sombrero Key Light off Marathon followed a day later, closing at $575,000. Six days later, American Shoal Light off Sugarloaf Key capped a record auction week with a final price tag of $860,000. Per the terms of the U.S. General Services Administration, the identities of the winners and other bidders were not disclosed on the auction website. The winners will now have 45 days to complete the transactions. All three lighthouses are cast iron octagonal screw pile towers with keepers’ quarters. Built in 1852, Carysfort is the oldest of the three, followed by

Sombrero in 1858 and American Shoal in 1880. Though they were functional navigational beacons until as recently as 2015, the dawn of GPS and other navigation instruments, along with the structures’ ages, eventually rendered them redundant or unfit for duty. According to officials, the new owners will face complicated and extremely costly paths ahead as they look to maintain, restore or repurpose their new properties. For starters, all three structures will need serious work, to the tune of millions of dollars. Reports prepared by the U.S. Coast Guard in 2010 detailed rehabilitation costs north of $2 million “required in the near term” for each lighthouse, with additional “deferrable” costs of between $80,000 and $535,000. Among the suggested immediate repairs: cleaning and coating metal struts, replacing broken and deteriorated tie rods, repairing holes and cracks in catwalks and walls, and replacing missing portholes and windows. Given that the structures are now 12 years older and that costs for materials and labor have risen significantly, the repair costs will be much higher today. Eric Martin is the president of the Florida Keys Reef Lights Foundation, an organization dedicated to saving and preserving six reef lighthouses in the state. Though he would love to see a full restoration of all the recently sold

structures, he said he understands that owners face an uphill battle as they navigate the interplay of several agencies and the practicality of such significant work within protected areas of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS). And in his opinion, “even before 2015, (the lighthouses) weren’t getting proper maintenance.” The National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000 lays out a mechanism for the disposal of federally-owned historic light stations that no longer serve a need. Under the act, the properties may be transferred to federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofits or educational agencies at no cost. The recipients are expected to maintain the historic structures and make them available to the public for education, park, recreation or historic preservation purposes. Such was the case for Islamorada’s Alligator Reef Light, given to the Islamoradabased nonprofit Friends of the Pool in September 2021. However, said Martin, a private auction removes many of these safeguards for the historic structures. “When you buy them at auction, you can do anything you want as far as opening them to the public,” he said. “You don’t even have to restore it, it’s just that if you do … you’re supposed to go through the state’s historic prescontinued on page 17

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NOAA PREDICTS 3-6 MAJOR HURRICANES

BOATING ACCIDENT KILLS TEXAS MAN

Six others injured after vessel strikes pole JIM McCARTHY

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Hurricane Ida approaching land in the Gulf of Mexico, taken by NOAA's GOES-16 (GOES East) satellite at 4:10 a.m. on Aug. 29, 2021. NOAA/Contributed

La Niña, above-average Atlantic temperatures could mean busy season

orecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, are predicting above-average hurricane activity this year — which would make it the seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season. NOAA’s outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which extends from June 1 to Nov. 30, predicts a 65% chance of an above-normal season, a 25% chance of a near-normal season and a 10% chance of a belownormal season. For the 2022 hurricane season, NOAA is forecasting a likely range of 14 to 21 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which six to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including three to six major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher). NOAA provides these ranges with a 70% confidence. “Early preparation and understanding your risk is key to being hurricane resilient and climate-ready,” said Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo, whose department includes NOAA. “Throughout the hurricane season, NOAA experts will work around-the-clock to provide early and accurate forecasts and warnings that communities in the path of storms can depend on to stay informed.” The increased activity anticipated this hurricane season is attributed to several climate factors, including the ongoing La Niña that is likely to persist throughout the hurricane season, warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, weaker tropical Atlantic trade winds and an enhanced west African monsoon. An enhanced west African monsoon supports stronger African easterly waves, which seed many of the strongest and longest-lived hurricanes

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during most seasons. The way climate change affects the strength and frequency of tropical cyclones is a continuous area of study for NOAA scientists. “As we reflect on another potentially busy hurricane season, past storms — such as Superstorm Sandy, which devastated the New York metro area 10 years ago — remind us that the impact of one storm can be felt for years,” said NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad. “Since Sandy, NOAA’s forecasting accuracy has continued to improve, allowing us to better predict the impacts of major hurricanes to lives and livelihoods.” NOAA’s outlook is for overall seasonal activity and is not a landfall forecast. In addition to the Atlantic seasonal outlook, NOAA has issued seasonal hurricane outlooks for the eastern Pacific and central Pacific hurricane basins. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center will update the 2022 Atlantic seasonal outlook in early August, just before the historical peak of the season. — Contributed

boat riding off the shores of Islamorada struck a power pole, killing a Texas man and injuring several others during the late afternoon on May 22. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation officers responded to the single-boat incident around 4:45 p.m. near MM 78.5, bayside, in Islamorada. According to FWC, a 22-foot center console Hydra-Sport operated by Martin Mohr, 60, of Islamorada, was traveling west when it lost control and struck a power pole. Seven passengers onboard the boat were thrown into the water. Good samaritans and local law enforcement assisted the passengers out of the water and took them to the Indian Key boat ramp where they were treated by EMS. Five people from Texas and Mohr were treated for injuries. FWC said Jeffrey Jones, 48, of Saratoga, Texas, was pronounced dead at the scene. FWC said alcohol wasn’t a factor in the incident. “This is an active investigation. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr. Jones during this difficult time,” said Jason Rafter, FWC public information officer.

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BILLS THAT BENEFIT

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

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n recent weeks, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a number of bills approved by the House and Senate. Among the signings causing a stir are a bill revoking the Walt Disney Company’s special district status in the state, known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, and the Parental Rights in Education bill, which bans classroom instruction on sexual oritentaton or gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. Among the bills recently signed by the governor that keep some money in Floridians’ wallets is House Bill 7071. It establishes several sales tax holidays for a variety of items commonly purchased by Floridians. A fuel tax holiday during October will lower gas prices by 25 cents per gallon, according to state officials. Between May 14 and Aug. 14, there will be no sales tax on the purchase of children’s books. Those preparing for the upcoming hurricane season can purchase supplies such as tarps, batteries, flashlights and fire extinguishers during a 14-day disaster preparedness sales tax holiday from May 28 through June 10. There’s also a one-year Energy Star Appliances sales tax holiday from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, for washing machines, clothes dryers, water heaters, and refrigerators. “In Florida, we are going to support our residents and help them afford the goods that they need. Florida has been fiscally responsible, so we are in a good position to provide meaningful relief for families, right now,” DeSantis said. House Bill 7053 provides a pool of funding for municipalities that submit flooding and sea level rise resilience projects to the Department of Environmental Protection. A Statewide Flooding and Sea

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Level Resilience Plan will dole out $100 million a year for pre-construction activities, such as design, surveys, permitting or site development. DEP will rank projects submitted by cities and counties and provide grants for projects that are included in the plan. Legislation also forms the Statewide Office of Resiliency within the governor’s office and the position of chief resilience officer, which is currently held by Wesley Brooks. On May 3, DeSantis announced award grants totaling nearly $20 million for 98 projects around the state as part of the Resilient Florida Program Planning grants. The City of Key West received $905,500 for vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan with peril of flood amendment language, according to DEP. The Village of Islamorada received $178,100 for a village-wide vulnerability assessment and the City of Marathon received $240,000 for a city-wide vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan. Monroe County received $75,000 for an adaptation plan and $139,350 for a county-wide vulnerability assessment covering only unincorporated areas with peril of flood amendments. House Bill 741 relates to net metering, which is a billing arrangement designed to compensate customers who own or lease on-site renewable energy generation systems and export electricity generated onsite to an electric utility’s system. It’s most commonly referenced in relation to customer-owned solar panels. Net metering requires customers who own onsite renewable energy generation systems to interconnect with the electric grid. Under the bill, investor-owned electric utilities’ net metering programs must continue to provide that all electricity used by a customer in excess of generation supplied by the customers’ owned or

leased renewable energy system is billed. After the new net metering programs become effective on Jan. 1, 2024, an investor-owned utility may petition the Florida Public Service Commission for approval to impose any combination of fixed charges, including base facilities charges, electric grid access fees, or monthly minimum bills to ensure that the utility recovers the fixed costs of serving customers who own or lease renewable generation and that the general body of ratepayers does not subsidize customer-owned or leased generation. DeSantis vetoed that bill, saying the legislation in part allows public utilities to impose additional charges to recover lost revenues resulting from residential solar generation systems that exceed the public utility’s estimate. He said the amount that may be recovered under this provision is speculative and would be borne by all customers. “Given that the United States is experiencing its worst inflation in 40 years and that consumers have seen steep increases in the price of gas and groceries, as well as escalating bills, the state of Florida should not contribute to the financial crunch that our citizens are experiencing,” he said. Bills passing through the Senate and House go to the governor’s office for consideration. The governor can sign a bill, allow it to become law without his signature or veto it. If the governor chooses to veto a bill, the Legislature can override by a two-thirds vote of both chambers.

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EXPLORING ‘MOTHER-IN-LAW’ UNITS

Councilman outlines pilot program to combat workforce housing shortage

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dwindled with the onset of the single-family suburb. JIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com Gregg said the village’s accessory dwelling unit pilot program would have a set of requirements. A primary dwelling must be owner-occupied with a illage officials are investigating whether a homestead exemption. An ADU would be limited to pilot program allowing accessory dwelling one bedroom with a maximum of two occupants. units, commonly referred to as grandma or Living space would be 700 square feet maximum, mother-in-law flats, is a suitable option to and the unit must be attached to a primary dwelling. confront Islamorada’s workforce housing shortage. The ADU would be allowed in any zoning district Councilman Mark Gregg said village code that allows for single-family dwelling as a primary doesn’t prevent someone from renting a room in use. The ADU living space must be above flood, and their house or a detached structure to someone, so there would be a license issued similar to a vacation long as it doesn’t have a kitchen inside or a wet bar. rental license and home occupation license. And code allows for a single-family residence to have Those occupying ADUs would be someone who two kitchens, provided that one is outside. Gregg works in the village. Tenant income guidelines and asked the council to consider allowing a kitchen to rent limitations would be set similar to those in afbe moved inside. fordable housing units. Gregg said the pilot program “The concern is that we’re going to create ramwould allow for 12 ADUs. pant building and it’s going to alter neighborhoods “I think it’s obvious we have a crisis in affordable and turn into duplex neighborhoods from singlehousing,” Gregg said. “This is one way we can achieve family neighborhoods. That’s not the case at all,” progress in that it doesn’t involve clearing any land, Gregg said. it doesn't involve any new construction other than Planning Director Dan Gulizio said building code minor interior renovations and it’s allowing space to prohibits detached structures from being used as be rented and occupied that’s a place to cook, eat and sleep. already allowed to be rented And Gulizio said the village and occupied.” needs to check with the state According to the Florida Department of Economic Op“This is one way we Housing Coalition, the state is portunity to see whether an acone of a few in the country that cessory dwelling unit is considcan achieve progress passed legislation incentivizing ered a second unit. in that it doesn’t local governments to create “If it were, then we’d need involve clearing any ADU permitting ordinances. In allocations for it,” Gulizio said. land, it doesn't involve 2004, the Florida Legislature Accessory dwelling units are any new construction passed Section 163.31771 of used in places throughout the other than minor the Florida Statutes to “promote country dealing with an affordthe use of accessory dwellable housing shortage. They interior renovations ing units as a tool to help local provide additional living quarand it’s allowing communities address deficits in ters typically on single-family space to be rented the supply of affordable rental lots that are independent of the and occupied that’s housing for very-low-, low-, and primary dwelling units. ADUs already allowed to be moderate-income residents.” were a common feature of the rented and occupied.” early 20th century development in America, but their use

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umors circulated again regarding a threat of violence at Coral Shores High School, this time on May 20 before a senior send-off parade organized by parents. It’s the second such threat that students say were rumored on social media platforms. In a Facebook post on May 20, school officials said the high school has not received a threat, but kids are reporting rumors in their chats. “We take this very seriously and are investigating with the sheriff’s office,” the post read. Adam Linhardt, public information officer for the sheriff’s office, said on May 24 that an investigation into the threat is ongoing. “It was apparently on several social media platforms,” he said Escalating rumors of violence among students first circulated on social media on May 12, and it left the halls of Coral Shores High School largely empty on May 13. According to the school and the sheriff, the perceived threat was unsubstantiated. The last day of school is Friday, May 27. Seniors concluded their studies the week before. A graduation ceremony was held May 25 at the football field. Those with any information into the threats are asked to use the text tip line at 305-432-3364.

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ADDRESSING PROPERTY INSURANCE A bailout, retrofitting homes and roof replacement proposed JIM McCARTHY

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reinsurance program and a crackdown on fraudulent roof claims are among the proposals approved during a special session in Tallahassee to address a property insurance crisis. Senate Bill 2-D, which cleared the Senate on May 24 and the House on May 25, authorizes a $2 billion reinsurance fund for insurance companies. Known as the Reinsurance to Assist Policyholders Program, insurers can purchase insurance to insulate them from risk. But they would have to reduce policyholders’ rates in order to access the program. While insurance companies are the ones taking advantage of RAP, Rep. Jay Trumbull said during the May 25 House session that the law specifically says the insurance company “has to show reduction of rates to the consumer.” Legislation also dedicates $150 million to create the My Safe Florida Home Program, which provides grants to help homestead singlefamily homes, with insured values of $500,000 or less, to strengthen their homes in the event a hurricane hits. Those participating in the program would receive free home inspections that would identify mitigation measures. Money would be provided to them to retrofit their properties. Rep. Jim Mooney told fellow legislators on the House floor on May 25 that the bill is the first step that stabilizes the market. “We can’t fix this in a day. It’s going to be a process,” he said, adding that the My Safe Home Program will help stabilize the market even more. As for roofs, the bill prohibits an insurer from refusing to issue or refuse to renew a homeowner’s insurance policy of a residential

structure with a roof that is less than 15 years old. For roofs more than 15 years old, an insurer must allow a homeowner to have a roof inspection before requiring a roof replacement. If an inspection indicates the roof has five years or more of useful life, an insurer can’t refuse to issue or refuse to renew a homeowner’s insurance policy. “I do think that this isn't the last bill we will talk about in this building as it relates to property insurance,” Trumbull said. “It’s a great first step to reduce cost losses and give property insurance relief.” The bill also tackles attorney fees related to property insurance cases. Many insurers say those fees are contributing to rate increases for policyholders. Gov. Ron DeSantis called representatives in the House and Senate back to deal with a number of issues related to property insurance, which included rate hikes for policyholders. According to the Office of Insurance Regulation, Florida accounted for 79% of the nation’s homeowners insurance lawsuits over claims filed while making up only 9% of the nation’s homeowner’s insurance claims. In addition, the Florida insurance industry saw two straight years of net underwriting losses exceeding $1 billion each year. In 2021, four insurance companies writing homeowners coverage either went insolvent or required midterm cancellations. In the last three months, three insurance companies writing homeowner coverage in the state have gone insolvent and are either in liquidation or rehabilitation, and numerous others have nonrenewed policies or ceased writing new business. Citizens Property Insurance,

the state’s public insurer of last resort, saw an increase of 399,822 policies since the start of 2020. It’s on track to have more than one million policies by the end of 2022. “It is necessary for the state of Florida to act to stabilize the insurance market for Florida policyholders before the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1 and ends on Nov. 30, 2022,” DeSantis wrote. An amendment added to a bill dealing with roof repairs and replacement, Senate Bill 4-D, addresses the 2021 Surfside condominium collapse that took 98 lives. Filed by Rep. Daniel Perez, legislation states that structures at least three stories high and located within 3 miles of the coast would undergo inspection by a licensed architect or engineer 25 years after a certificate of occupancy is issued. Buildings located more than three miles away from the coast would need inspection every 30 years. After the first inspection, condos and other tall buildings would be inspected every 10 years. Condo homeowners’ associations would be responsible for paying for the inspections. The bill passed in the Senate. A similar bill in the House, 5-D, awaits approval. “The Florida Legislature has grappled with reaching a consensus on what meaningful reform looks like, but today we have arrived at an agreement that will help to ensure this kind of tragedy never happens again,” Speaker Chris Sprowls said in a statement. A Senate bill prohibits an insurer from refusing to issue or refuse to renew a homeowner’s insurance policy of a residential structure with a roof that is less than 15 years old. CONTRIBUTED

BRIEFLY Memorial Day Service In Islamorada The Matecumbe Historical Trust will hold its annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 30 at 9 a.m. at the Islamorada Hurricane Monument, MM 81. Barbara Edgar, president of the trust, will make the introductory presentation followed by the invocation, presentation of colors, the national anthem, and speakers State Rep. Jim Mooney, Monroe County Mayor David Rice and Islamorada Vice Mayor Henry Rosenthal. A presentation by Rosenthal will also be given as well as a brief history of the Hurricane Monument. The laying of the memorial wreath is sponsored by Centennial Bank. Another wreath will be placed by the Daughters of the American Revolution followed by taps, “America the Beautiful” and “God Bless the USA,” sung by country-western recording artist Dan Furmanik, followed by the benediction. More information is available from Edgar at 305-393-0940. Memorial Day Service in Key Largo A Memorial Day ceremony will be held in the auditorium of the Upper Keys Government Center in Key Largo on Monday, May 30, at 11 a.m. A U.S. Coast Guard honor guard, the community band, an accomplished sheriff's office bagpiper, a Memorial Day tribute video and an esteemed Gold Star Father delivering the keynote address will all join together in celebrating this event. All in attendance will receive a Wounded Warrior poppy. Co-op using helicopter for annual inspections Florida Keys Electric Cooperative is conducting its annual helicopter inspections and maintenance along U.S. 1 starting the week of May 23. The work is scheduled to continue through June 20, weather permitting. The aerial work will be performed from about 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the daily location, between Marathon and Ocean Reef, will be determined by wind and traffic conditions. Business owners and residents along U.S. 1 from the Monroe County Line to Marathon are asked to secure any loose, unattached items such as furniture, plants or other goods displayed near or below the main transmission lines. FKEC asks drivers to keep their focus on the road and not the helicopter flying overhead. The aerial inspection increases the reliability of local electric service and ultimately prevents power outages through regular system maintenance. FKEC members with questions can call member service at 305-852-2431, and check for updates at fkec.com/newsand-info/press-releases/.

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UNDERWATER ‘I DO’

Divers tie the knot beneath the depths at Molasses Reef JIM McCARTHY

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ewlyweds Mike Cutler and Krissy Petrarca Cutler put on the fins, buoyancy control device, regulator and mask. Holding hands, the two stepped off the boat for a memorable dive at Molasses Reef on May 14. Wearing a veil and wetsuit, Petrarca Cutler swam to Mike Cutler to exchange wedding vows beneath the Florida Keys waters. They were joined by 30 others on the dive boat who shared the special occasion with the Cutlers. Three snorkeled while the rest were underneath the surface watching the ceremony. An underwater wedding seemed fitting. The two met on a dive boat roughly three years ago. They’ve been together for a yearand-a-half. They’re dive instructors and both work for Pirates Cove Watersports at Reefhouse Resort & Marina at MM 103.8 in Key Largo.

“We both love diving and Molasses is our favorite,” Petrarca Cutler said. “We have this tattoo with Molasses Reef and divers holding hands.” Petrarca Cutler, 35, from Rhode Island, has called the Keys home for the last four years. In addition to being an open water instructor, she serves as director of conservation for Pirates Cove Watersports. Mike Cutler, 53, from the southern California and Arizona areas, has been in the Keys on and off for more than 10 years. A reception was held at Blackwater Siren where they enjoyed tacos and wedding cake. The summer season will keep the two busy on the water. Come the fall, they plan to travel to various places, from Egypt to Peru. “We’re adventurers,” Petrarca Cutler said. “I always said I was never going to get a house or get married. We got a house and I got married.”

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lected officials, coral researchers, lobbyists advocating on behalf of the Keys and an environmental advocacy group convened for a coral conversation on May 14 at Mote’s Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration. The day included a tour of the Mote facility on Summerland Key, a panel discussion moderated by Logan Luse, state director for the American Conservation Coalition, on coral restoration, followed by a dive and snorkel to view the coral nursery. The panel included state Rep. Jim Mooney; state Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez; Kate DeLoach, lobbyist with The Southern Group; Allison DeLashmit, Mote’s director of regional operations in the Florida Keys; and Jason Spadaro, postdoctoral scientist with Mote. — Weekly staff report

1. Allison DeLashmit provides a tour of Mote Marine Laboratory’s facility on Summerland Key. Situated in the heart of the Lower Keys, the facility is located with easy access to the variety of nearby habitats, including reefs, sea-grass meadows, near-shore hardbottom, mangrove forests and unique terrestrial communities. 2. From left, state Sen Ana Maria Rodriguez, Logan Luse, state director for the American Conservation Coalition, and state Rep. Jim Mooney. 3. Allison Delashmit talks to state Rep. Jim Mooney during a tour of Mote’s facility on Summerland Key. 4. From left, Logan Luse, state director for the American Conservation Coalition; Kate DeLoach, lobbyist with The Southern Group; state Rep. Jim Mooney; state Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez; Allison DeLashmit, Mote’s director of regional operations in the Florida Keys, and Jason Spadaro, postdoctoral scientist with Mote.

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3. Heather Head leads a group of seniors during a chair yoga class at Founders Park.

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t's often said that in this quirky, sunbaked, fabulous island chain, you never know who could be sitting right next to you. If you happen to take a chair yoga class at Founders Park, you just might find yourself seated next to an Olympian. "1964 was my Olympic year with Peggy Fleming and that was my generation.” Meet 80-year-old Ann-Margreth Hall-Frei (Margreth spelled the Swedish way). The energetic octogenarian is an Olympic figure skater who, at the age of 22, competed for Sweden and later went on to join the Ice Capades. "I was on tour with the show for 16 years and really loved it. We went all over the world," she said. Frei married an American she met in Vail, Colorado while running an ice-skating school. They were married for 30 years and had a son, Zander. Frei's husband passed away nine years ago. Now Frei spends several months a year in Islamorada with her son, Capt. Zander Hall. Hall owns Lightly Salted Charters and Frei loves going to the sandbar with him. She enjoys her time in Islamorada so much that over Thanksgiving, she stayed for 10 weeks.

"My son said, ‘Mom, when are you going back?’ And I said, ‘Well, I came with a oneway ticket,’" Frei said with a laugh. She added that splitting her time between Vail and Islamorada is the best of both worlds. The visit this time will only be for a month. While here, Frei sticks to a routine and never misses the gentle chair yoga class held at the Founders Park amphitheater. The class is upbeat, with moves choreographed to music. Frei performs every move perfectly, but she does have the inside edge – she has the grace and dexterity one would expect from an Olympic figure skater. This is a low impact workout that helps improve flexibility, strength and coordination. "It always feels good. The best thing is the music and the joy it brings us," said Frei. There's also a crucial social aspect to the class. Friendships are made here and encouragement is always a given. "A lot of my students will show up 20 minutes early just to have that time where they can chat amongst each other," said fitness coach and Plantation Key Fitness owner Heather Head. "You'll see some of them will linger after class for quite a while and talk. I love seeing that."

Several studies on aging stress the importance of social interaction for seniors. Strong social ties have been linked to a decreased risk of depression and a longer life span. "I never see frowns in this class," added Head. Hip problems have left this former Olympic figure skater with some limitations, but she remains positive and undeterred. "Everybody does whatever they can. You work with what you have." At 80, Frei is nowhere near the oldest "yogi" in this chair yoga class. "The lady next to me, I think she's 92 now. Amazing. She's my inspiration." Turns out the lady Frei is referring to, Mickey, is actually 96 years old and never misses a beat. Frei is enjoying every second of her retirement and especially loves to travel and meet new people. When asked what it was like competing at the Olympic level, with the best of the best, she paused for a second and said it wasn't until after the fact that she realized it was a life-changing experience that led to a wonderful professional career. "It was just a competition with a lot of hype and stress. It's only afterwards, a few years later, that I realized what an amazing gift that was."

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PART 4

INDIAN KEY ATTACK AFTERMATH Rights of island signed over to government Editor’s Note: This is the final installment in a fourpart series on the attack at Indian Key.

n the days after the 1840 attack at Indian Key, Jacob Housman signed his rights to the island over to the U.S. government. The document read, in part: “This instrument testifies an agreement between the undersigned contracting parties, the first named John T. McLaughlin in the behalf of United States, and the second Jacob Housman of Indian Key. Jacob Housman of Indian Key, yields all right and claim to his property and possessions on Indian Key to John T. McLaughlin for the United States, to be used as a military outpost during the continuance of the Florida War, or for as long a period as the government of the United States may think proper to occupy it during the war, reserving to himself for his personal uses only that portion to be by him enclosed which shall be hereafter defined by the constructing parties. Signed this 9th day of August, 1840 at Indian Key. John T. McLaughlin Lt. Comdt. Flirt; Jacob Housman” Two days later, McLaughlin informed the Secretary of the Navy, John Paulding, that he would be moving the Navy depot formerly established at Tea Table Key to the more favorable locale at Indian Key. Among the reasons presented to Paulding, namesake of the depot known as Fort Paulding, was the presence of superior wharves, storage facilities and fresh water (likely referencing cisterns that had already been established on the island). In the wake of the attack, a handful of people remained on the island. They included Jacob Housman and his wife, the Goodyears, and the Charles Howe family. None of them would stay

Freshwater cisterns from the Housman period at Indian Key. BRAD BERTELLI/Contributed

for an extended period. In a letter to his brother-in-law in Pensacola dated Nov. 8, 1840, just three months after the attack, Charles Howe wrote: “We are now the only BRAD family remaining BERTELLI on this island, & your sister the only is an author, woman nearer than speaker, and Florida Keys historian. Key West - Capt. H. has cleared out for His latest book, “The Florida Keys good - took everySkunk Ape Files,” thing he had left, is a fun blend of to Key West, about two of his favorite subjects — Florida a fortnight since, to sell at Auction Keys history and the Skunk Ape. his Negros - Boats vessels & I think I see his object, he is as usual very schemy, he is a good deal in debt & it was thought before the invasion, that he could not stand it more than a year or two longer - had mortgaged all his property on this island, to two different persons in Charleston, to the amt - of about $16,000 - they were sent to me to have them executed & I could not but feel sorry for the man, notwithstanding his unprincipled disposition - I never mentioned it to anyone, and I believe but one or two besides the clerk of the Co. Court knew of it he cannot now pay 10 per cent and I doubt if he is ever able - he will pay more - Mr Goodyear who has been clerk to Capt - H - for sometime past, kept open a small store, or Grog Shop, on the wharf ever since the destruction of the island, and was surprised when Capt. H. came & informed him of his determination to take every thing to Key West & Sell out. Mr. G - said he thought he should

return & open a store on his own acct - but I have not heard since he left, whether he intends doing so or not…” Jacob Housman would not remain in Key West long. On April 13, 1841, U.S. Attorney L. W. Smith filed a charge for assault on the high seas, a crime that would be labeled piracy in some courts. Smith charged that two men who had been aboard Housman’s ship at a location identified as Key Rodriguez held Jacob Housman at knifepoint aboard his own ship and deprived him of command. Key Rodriguez, or Rodriguez Key as it is more commonly identified these days, is an island just east of the southern Atlantic area of Key Largo, some 100 miles northeast of Key West. Housman’s wife, Elizabeth, claimed to be a witness to the crime. It was not the last trouble Housman faced. Eighteen days later, he was killed during a salvage operation. According to his wife, the fatal accident occurred on May 1, 1841. Adding insult to injury, according to court records, Jacob Pierce, master of the ship Leander, filed a claim against Elizabeth Ann Housman, executrix of Jacob Housman, on May 7, 1841, seeking recompense for damages caused to his ship after Housman’s sloop Key West collided with the Leander during the operation. Pierce would be awarded damages in an action dated May 20. As for announcements regarding the death of Housman, the May 25, 1841 edition of the Charleston Courier stated: “Extracts of letters received in this city by the U.S. Mail packet Wayne. Indian Key, May 15 – . . . Capt. J. Housman of this place died on the 8th inst.; from injury received by the up setting of his boat.” Some decades later, the Indian River Advocate published these words in the Florida TimesUnion dated May 22, 1892: “He was mortally injured by being struck by a heavy piece of timber from a wrecked vessel, while engaged in his favorite pursuit, that of wrecking.”

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he award-winning Afro Roots Fest takes center stage this Memorial Day weekend in Islamorada, with shows scheduled Saturday and Sunday, May 28-29. Concerts in Islamorada will take place at the Florida Keys Brewing Co. (FKBC), 81611 Old Highway. Attendees can expect a tasty blend of craft beer and melodic offerings from some of Florida’s top world-music talents. Saturday evening’s show, beginning at 6 p.m. at the brewery, spotlights the Caribbean-influenced world beat music of Johnny Dread, paired with the Latin-infused rhythms of Javier García. Sunday’s musical schedule begins at 4 p.m. Audiences can sway to the sounds of the nine-piece Latin funk band Suenalo, a critically acclaimed South Florida favorite, and the funky New Orleans style of the Bad Apples Brass Band. Both shows take place in the beer garden and admission is free. The festival is presented by Miami-based nonprofit organization Community Arts and Culture, and supported by the Florida Division of Arts and Culture, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, Keys ICE, the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, and FKBC. — Contributed

ervation office and go by the guidelines of the national parks.” Further complicating matters are the regulations in place to protect the corals and ocean floor under and around each lighthouse, regulated by the FKNMS. Only the structures are conveyed in each auction, not the submerged land underneath, and two of the three – Carysfort and Sombrero – are located in specially-protected Sanctuary Preservation Areas (SPAs). Generally speaking, activities that alter or construct any material on the seabed or harm coral aren’t allowed, and SPAs have even stricter regulations. Using boats to carry heavy equipment, materials and workers through the shallow waters around the lighthouse is already a tricky proposition, and delays due to poor weather can quickly rack up a hefty tab throughout the restoration process. On the other hand, if the lighthouses are left untouched for long enough, pieces will eventually begin falling into the ocean, damaging legally protected sanctuary resources with unwanted pollution. Joanne Delaney is the FKNMS resource protection and permit coordinator. She said it’s difficult to say what activities could be permitted at the lighthouses until owners approach her with very specific plans and goals in mind. “We have a whole bunch of regulations in the sanctuary that are designed to meet specific resource protection goals,” said Delaney. “Not every regulation in the sanctuary would necessarily be applicable to activities that might occur at these reef lights, but some probably would. “There’s a lot of conjecture about what might happen, but we can’t really say whether something could be permitted or not until someone actually proposes it.” A discussion of the sales would be remiss without addressing the elephant in the room: could lighthouse AirBnBs become a new fad in the Florida Keys? Though the experts who spoke with Keys Weekly all refrained from offering a concrete “no,” the difficulty and cost of threading the needle through the requirements of so many agencies while completing expensive repairs may not be worth a few hundred dollars a night. “Is it possible? Maybe. Is it going to be practical and implementable for your average person? I don’t know,” said Delaney. “You just have to think about the location. … This thing is in the middle of the ocean.” Keys Weekly reached out to GSA to attempt to contact the lighthouses’ new owners and further clarify their obligations, but had not received a response as of press time.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Memorial Day honors those killed in action The horror and absolute brutality endured by members of our armed forces on battlefields throughout our nation's history can cause one to shutter. Grotesque disfigurements, painful screams and nauseating smells of death are a steady diet served to battle weary combatants in conflicts around the world. There are innumerable ways in which a person in the military can be broken down. Terrain, fatigue, dysentery, lack of proper nutrition and, last but by no means least, a well-disciplined soldier trained to kill you. Visualizing one's reactions in a combat setting while under fire is an imaginary excursion, until it actually occurs. How will one hold up in battle? Will they freeze, evade or shirk their duties and responsibilities? Will they become paralyzed with fear and let themselves and their comrades down? At the moment of truth will they lose their nerve, the battle and perhaps the war? During U.S. Marine Corps boot camp our drill instructors never played into our fears and insecurities. They focused their attention on building accomplished warriors with impeccable skills, proficient in every manner of warfare. We believed and trusted in the process. The confidence in ourselves and one another prompted an air of invincibility and eagerness to demonstrate our masterful accomplishments. Training readied us for the battles to come. However, upon entering combat, and as the months of killing and being killed wore on, the thrill was gone. This Memorial Day we honor our combatants who were killed in action. Please join us in remembering their sacrifice. Sincerely, John Donnelly Purple Heart recipient Key Largo

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oral Shores Class of 2022 graduates paraded up Old Highway on boats and vehicles as part of a senior send-off celebration on May 20. Some donned the school’s green and gold colors, while others showcased their next school destination. The procession began at Treasure Village Montessori and ended at Coral Shores High School. A Monroe County Sheriff’s patrol vehicle and Islamorada Fire Rescue led the procession. — Jim McCarthy

1. Annavera Peixoto and Gabriel Delgado wave as they make their way up the Old Highway.

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2. Some seniors dress as captains for the parade.

3. Brooke Barrow, left, and Makena Woolet-Stockton show off the colors to their next school chapter. 4. A large American flag hangs by the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative bucket truck as the senior send-off parade kicks off. 5. Seniors parade past Coral Shores High School. Photos by Doug Finger.

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CONNECT WITH YOUR ANIMALS The Animal Communication Collective is hosting an event via Zoom on June 4 at 4 p.m. CONTRIBUTED

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i friends! Reef the fox here with this week’s “Reef’s Report.” It’s been a little awkward at home for the past two weeks. Mom has been sick. She’s been home, and day time is nap time for me and it’s been a little annoying having her here all the time. I know, I know, she is my human mom and I should be a little more compassionate to her not feeling well, but that’s not how I operate. I like my REEF quiet time. THE FOX I know I hinted last week about a very unique fundraiser we are doing so I’m going to tell you more Reef is a red fox about it. This really amazing organization called The that was saved from a fur farm. Animal Communication Collective is hosting this He now lives in event via Zoom on Saturday, June 4 at 4 p.m. Key Largo with The Animal Communication Collective is a volunhis human, Nicole teer organization created by a group of women who met as friends, colleagues and certified professional animal communicators. Its mission is to assist animal rescues, shelters and nonprofit animal welfare organizations raise funds and visibility while expanding awareness of animal communication. “Animal communication happens on two levels,” said the ACC. “At the physical level, animals share their unique personalities, likes, dislikes and physical experiences. We can connect at a higher level, and this is where the magic really happens. Soul Level Animal Communication allows animals to share their higher purpose for choosing to be in our lives, and how they continually nudge us towards our greatest potential.” Whether you are familiar with animal communication, new to it or a skeptic, this event can appeal to anyone and I promise you will not be disappointed. Tickets are $25 and the event is only open to 45 participants. During the event, six people will be intuitively chosen for a 10 minute reading. All of the proceeds from the event are being donated to us, so please consider signing up. You can head to pawsitivebeginnings.org/events to get your tickets. If you’re looking for something fun to do Thursday, May 26, head on down to Florida Keys Brewing Company in Islamorada. Join REEF and Florida Keys Brewing Company for Quiz Out of Water Trivia Night hosted at Florida Keys Brewing Company from 7 to 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and prizes will be given to top-ranked teams. For every pint sold during the event, $2 will be donated to REEF in support of their marine conservation programs. Well that’s all for this week. Until next time, Reef, over and out!

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SAVE THE DATE Friday, May 27 • Florida Bay Forever’s Breakfast by the Bay at Green Turtle Hammock Preserve, Islamorada.

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

May 28-29 • 24th annual Afro Roots Fest at Florida Keys Brewing Co.

June 3-4 • Coral Restoration Foundation’s Coralpalooza. Visit coralrestoration. org.

Monday, May 30 • Memorial Day service at 9 a.m. at the Islamorada Hurricane Monument, MM 81.8, Islamorada • Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. at Murray Nelson Government & Cultural Center, Key Largo. May 31-June 1 • Candidate Boot Camp hosted by Islamorada Chamber of Commerce from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Founders Park Community Center. Call 305-664-4503 to register. Thursday, June 2 • Islamorada Village Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Founders Park Community Center.

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. Saturday, June 11 • Ladies Dolphin Tournament of the Florida Keys at 7 a.m. Call 305-5224868 or 315-729-0509 to register.

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RUNNING FOR PASCAL Virtual 5K raises funds for local shelter

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n inaugural virtual 5K walk and run honoring the life of Pascal Weisberger draws to a close on Tuesday, May 31. Community donations have eclipsed $5,000, but race organizer Ari Poholek, Pascal’s dad, hopes to reach $10,000 to support a local animal shelter that was near and dear to his son. May 7 marked the beginning of the 5K walk and run that’s raising money to support the Upper Keys Humane Society in Key Largo. Work is underway on a new UKHS building that will contain a surgical salon, more dog runs as well as a quarantine unit for new arrivals, among other things. Weisberger volunteered at the shelter for a number of years. Participants had the chance to gather with others to run or walk the Pascal’s Way 5K from Treasure Village Montessori to Forest Tek Lumber and back to the school on May 7. Poholek said he was quite impressed with the turnout, as some 45 people showed up to honor Pascal and raise funds

for the shelter. Afterward, runners and walkers gathered at the wooden arch and heart-shaped sign created by Keys to Peace for a photo. “Even though we got together locally in the Upper Keys, there are other folks who are participating virtually either down here or in other places until the end of the month,” Poholek said. “So far the event has raised close to $6,000, so it’s definitely a success thus far.” Two years ago, the young boy passed away in a tragic incident at his home at Executive Bay Club in Islamorada. He was a young explorer who attended Treasure Village Montessori and Ocean Studies Charter School. He was a caring, loving soul as described by teachers, friends and loved ones. Weisberger’s legacy lives on within the community through Pascal’s Day of Service. Held every February, the community is encouraged to go out and perform community service. Last February, Ocean Studies Charter School named its marine science lab after Weisberger. At Treasure Village Montessori, students participated in a fun run and cleaned up the beach

2. Runners in the first Pascal’s Way 5K gather at the wooden arch and heartshaped sign created by Keys to Peace. 3. Participants in the inaugural Pascal’s Way 5K on May 7.

at Founders Park. Poholek said he plans to make Pascal’s Way 5K a yearly event with funds supporting various organizations. “I’ve talked to other people who would like to be part of a committee to plan way ahead of time,” he said. Those still wishing to participate in the Pascal’s Way 5K run and walk have until Tuesday, May 31. There’s no registration fee, but participants are asked to donate $25 to $30 or more. Donations can be made by visiting Pascal’s Way 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser for the Upper Keys Humane Society Inc. on Facebook. In addition, Poholek said Pascal’s Way magnets and wrist bands will be available for donation at local businesses as an ongoing fundraiser for the UKHS.

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Group remembers George Floyd The two-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder is May 25. A small group has been standing on U.S. 1, at the Murray Nelson Government Center, every Friday since then. We hold signs to remind people that George Floyd is only one of many black people killed by police each year, and their lives matter. In the past two years we have heard many supportive honks from passersby, but often our ears ring from the air horns blasted from over-sized pick-up trucks. We have also choked from the black exhaust some pick-up trucks spew, modified to Roll Coal, the drivers with both hands off their steering wheels in order to flip us twin birds. A pack of young boys on bicycles frequently hold up fists as they speed past us on Friday, and one has shouted, “I support this!” An old man who proudly wears his Vietnam Veteran hat passes us on the bike path every few weeks. He slowly approaches us on his scooter shaking his head scoldingly. He says we don’t know what black people are really like and he calls them a word I can’t repeat. He promised to pray for us. A retired policeman stopped to tell us his blood boils every time he sees us. He lost a friend and fellow officer in 1973, murdered by a black man with a gun. One woman stopped to tell us that black people don’t respect BLM, and we are just perpetuating racism by standing out there. Four German exchange students joined us recently. We discussed Germany’s history with racism, and our country’s current political divide. They asked if they could take one of our BLM signs home with them. We often discuss what we hope to accomplish by showing up every Friday. If nothing else, our Friday BLM protests have generated curiosity and sparked conversations. Join us Friday, May 27, in remembrance of George Floyd. Susan Anderson Key Largo

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CLEANUP COMPETITION

Marine Debris Derby nets more than 7,000 pounds

cean Studies Charter School hosted its second annual Marine Debris Derby on April 23. Last year, students collected 4,052 pounds of debris. Students surpassed that number this year as they managed to collect 7,444 pounds of marine debris from two local coastal areas in Key Largo. Debris was brought to the school and weighed. The Dodd family placed first in the team category with 334 pounds of debris collected. The Williams family collected 740 pounds of debris and placed first in the heavyweight category. Individual winners were from the Sharks class. They include Kai Nich-

ols, who placed first for gathering 168 pounds of debris; Richie Girard, who placed second for collecting 131 pounds; and Logan Pabotoy, who placed third for collecting 111 pounds. The Juice House provided breakfast for the participants and Florida Keys Dive Center and Southernmost Apparel donated event T-shirts. Atlantic Trash and Keys Sanitary helped move the debris. The third annual Marine Debris Derby is set for January 2023. — Contributed

From left Future Ocean Studies student Caspian and dad, Russell Dockery, haul a tire. Manta Rays student Ally Simpson carries a bag full of debris. Jessica Martinez, Ocean Studies Charter School programs coordinator, hauls some bags of debris. Individual Marine Debris Derby winners Logan Pabotoy, Kai Nichols and Richie Girard. CONTRIBUTED

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Event kicks off Coralpalooza celebration

n the run-up to World Oceans Day, Zoo Miami is bracing for impact. On Saturday, May 28 Captain Coral and his Coral Restoration Foundation crew will be descending on Miami’s most beloved animal park for a day of reef-saving fun and games. Captain Coral's Scavenger Extravaganza will bring the wonders of the underwater world to the wild world of the zoo, engaging visitors in a treasure hunt for knowledge and prizes. Captain Coral's Scavenger Extravaganza kicks off Coralpalooza, the annual Coral Restoration Foundation World Oceans Day celebration. Traditionally for Coralpalooza, the CRF team takes hundreds of divers out into the ocean to work toward restoring Florida’s coral reef. The event shines a light on the urgent need for intervention to save our coral reefs, and the potential that large-scale collaborative action has to turn the tide. With Captain Coral's Scavenger Extravaganza, Zoo Miami is now joining the fight to save some of our most endangered local animals – our corals. “Corals are such important animals,

Treasure hunters will download Eventzee, an interactive app through which they will register activities at CRF stations set up around the zoo. RON MAGILL/Zoo Miami

especially here in Florida,” said Julia Klumb, graphics and exhibits manager at Zoo Miami. “They are not only beautiful, but they also support our economy – our local fishery and the tourism industry – and they build our first line of defense against wave energy during storms, protecting our homes and businesses. Zoo Miami is proud to partner with Coral Restoration Foundation to educate guests about the importance of coral reefs not only to our oceans but also to our planet.” Joining the coral-saving fun could not

be easier. Treasure hunters will download Eventzee, an interactive app through which they will register activities at CRF stations set up around the zoo. Captain Coral will be waiting to welcome visitors, give them instructions on how to get involved, and bestow prizes on successful scavengers at the end of the adventure. Coralpalooza continues in the Keys on Saturday, June 4.. Coralpalooza Dive Day is scheduled to take around 200 divers to undertake record-breaking reef restoration work in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Landlubbers can join the fun as well at Captain Coral’s Coralpalooza Science Spectacular in Key Largo, which features a free Captain Coral Show and ocean-themed mini carnival. This year, boat places for Coralpalooza Dive Day sold out within a week of registration opening and keen divers are encouraged to sign up to the First Alert List for Coralpalooza 2023 if they want a good chance of joining the Dive Day next year. More information is at coralrestoration.org/coralpalooza-2022. — Contributed

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CLASS OF 2022 SHINES

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Take Stock in Children honors 2022 graduates

Graduates get $5.7 million in scholarship aid

oral Shores High School Principal Laura Lietaert stood at the microphone quite proudly when reading off statistics during Senior Night inside the Performing Arts Center. Of the 167 students in the Class of 2022, 91% are continuing their education. Seventy-two percent of the class is heading off to college, 18% to vocational school and 2% to the military (two to the U.S. Army and two to the U.S. Marines). Scholarships awarded to the class total $5.7 million. That includes $637,000 of locally-funded scholarships. Salutatorian is Felicity Rodriguez, with a 4.64 grade point average. Valedictorian is Gage Cooper, with a 4.67 grade point average. — Jim McCarthy

From top: Coral Shores High School senior Coral De Pauw recalls the connections and opportunities given to her by Take Stock in Children.

From top: Coral Shores High School Principal Laura Lietaert provides opening comments during Senior Night.

Key West High School senior William Sobek speaks on the importance of his Take Stock mentor throughout his high school career.

Jake Craig receives the four-year Jon and Julie Landau Scholarship from Terry Abel, Upper Keys Rotary Club president.

Take Stock program coordinator and Monroe County Education Foundation Ts3: Chuck Licis-Masson, Take Stock program coordinator and Monroe County Education Foundation executive director, congratulates the 2022 graduates.

Autumn Hager, Take Stock in Children coordinator, presents a scholarship to Javier Gonzalez. Rich Russell, Coral Shores athletic director, presents the Female Athlete of the Year to Bekky Valenzuela. Photos by Jim McCarthy. Full gallery at keysweekly.com. Full gallery at keysweekly.com

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tudents, mentors, friends and family celebrated together as Monroe County’s Take Stock in Children program celebrated its 22nd annual graduation on May 21 at Marathon High School. Fulfilling and exceeding the promises they made when they signed their Take Stock contracts – maintaining a 2.5 GPA, pledging to remain crime- and drug-free, earning passing scores on state assessments and meeting with their mentors on a weekly basis – 59 students with a class GPA of 3.66 will now make their way to Florida state universities, colleges and technical schools, courtesy of $2.2 million in scholarships awarded by the organization. “This community in Monroe County has come together because of its belief in you,” said Bryan Green, president of the Monroe County Education Foundation. “I’m not sure you knew what a life-changing opportunity you were being offered, but I suspect you do now. It gives me tremendous pleasure to congratulate each and every one of you for your persistence, determination, and the sheer grit you showed in graduating.” A sincere congratulations from Keys Weekly to the Take Stock Class of 2022. — Alex Rickert

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ART ADDED TO NEW GOVERNMENT CENTER Pieces depict color, fauna and history of Plantation Key JIM McCARTHY

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awyers, jurors, those looking to obtain a marriage license and others seeking county services will enter the doors to a new Plantation Key Courthouse & Government Center in a week. A 48,240-square-foot facility will open to the public during a grand opening on Thursday, June 2. Not only will people see new courtrooms and offices, but they’ll also view some unique pieces of art. Some tell the history of Plantation Key, while others allow those in stressful situations to get their mind off their matters for a moment. In total, seven works of art are hung on the walls of the government center’s first and second floors. Elizabeth Young, Florida Keys Council of the Arts executive director, said Monroe County’s 1% public art program funded the art project. A committee of five members, each appointed by a county commissioner, and three stakeholders selected the art work. County Court Judge Luis Garcia, Clerk of the Court Kevin Madock and Trial Court Administrator Holly Elomina were the stakeholders. With the committee’s recommendation for new artwork came approval by the county commissioners. The project totaled $209,000. Young said the artwork brings the color, fauna, history and feeling of Plantation Key into the new building.

“Bounty of Plantation Key” by Sally Binard is a mixed media with hands. It’s located on the visitor side of the Clerk of the Court oﬃce.

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From left, Eric Anderson, member of Art in Public Places Committee; Liz Young, Florida Keys Council of the Arts executive director; and Susann D'Antonio, member of Art in Public Places Committee stand next to “Good Morning Islamorada” by John David Hawver.

By the lobby in the elevators is the piece “Justice” by Lothar Speer. It depicts the lady with scales of justice with plantation workers, the sea and a train.

“Each piece was curated to bring that sense of calm and color into the building because it’s a beige, white building,” she said. “It's a beautiful building, but we wanted it to feel beautiful and unique, and that’s why the artwork was chosen.” Of the seven pieces, three are from working Monroe County artists: Sally Binard and Lothar Speer, both of Key West, and John David Hawver of Islamorada. The other four pieces of art were done by out-of-county artists. They include Dayton Claudio of Chico, California; Christian Eckart of Houston, Texas; Maureen Melville of McLean, Virginia; and Lori Nozick of Los Angeles, California.

Work on the new government center began in October 2019. Among the services housed at the new facility are the Monroe County Sheriff’s detention facility, Monroe County Public Works, State Attorney’s Office, Monroe County Clerk of the Court and the 16th Judicial Circuit of Florida. These services were previously located in the old building adjacent to the new facility. According to Upper Keys historian Jerry Wilkinson, the original building, a sheriff substation, was built in 1958 with additions, such as the courthouse and other government offices, dedicated in 1967. Visit keysarts.com/public_art/ aipplaces.html for more information about art in public places.

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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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AVISO ANTICIPADO PARA LA REVISIÓN PÚBLICA DE UNA PROPUESTA DE APOYO A LA ACTIVIDAD EN LA LLANURA DE INUNDACIÓN Y EL HUMEDAL DE 100 AÑOS 17 de mayo de 2022, Ciudad de Marathon, Florida 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathón, FL 33050, 305-289-5020 Para: Todas las agencias, grupos e individuos interesados Esto es para notificar que la Ciudad de Maratón ha presentado una solicitud y ha recibido una Subvención en Bloque de Desarrollo Comunitario del Departamento de Oportunidades Económicas de florida (DEO), acuerdo ID IR019, utilizando fondos de la declaración presidencial de desastre # 4337 emitida en septiembre de 2017. Los fondos son proporcionados por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD) y se utilizarán para endurecer la infraestructura de aguas residuales de la Ciudad haciéndola más resistente a los impactos de otro huracán como el huracán Irma. Las ubicaciones para el proyecto se encuentran en (5) diferentes plantas de tratamiento en la ciudad de Maratón. Las áreas 3, 4, 5, 6 y 7 se incluyen en este proyecto con las siguientes direcciones: Área 3 EDAR - 4095 Overseas Hwy; Área 4 EDAR - 140 Sombrero Beach Rd; Área 5 EDAR - 10685 Overseas Hwy; Área 5 Estación Vac - 7280 Overseas Hwy; Área 6 EDAR - Avenida I 100; Área 7 EDAR - 59255 Overseas Hwy. Este aviso es requerido por la Sección 2 (a) (4) de la Orden Ejecutiva 11988 para el Manejo de Llanuras aluviales, y por la Sección 2 (b) de la Orden Ejecutiva 11990 para la Protección de humedales y se implementa por las Regulaciones de HUD que se encuentran en 24 CFR 55.20 (b) para la acción de HUD que se encuentra dentro y / o afecta a una llanura de inundación o humedal. La construcción se llevará a cabo en la llanura de inundación de 100 años (y / o humedales). La Ciudad de Maratón está interesada en las alternativas y percepciones públicas de los posibles impactos adversos que podrían resultar del proyecto, así como en las posibles medidas de mitigación. Las ubicaciones del proyecto se encuentran dentro de la Ciudad de Maratón, que se encuentra en un área de llanura de inundación en su totalidad. El proyecto se está llevando a cabo para fortalecer la infraestructura de aguas residuales de la Ciudad haciéndola más resistente a los impactos de otro huracán como el huracán Irma. Los comentarios por escrito deben ser recibidos por Maria Covelli, Coordinadora de Subvenciones, en 9805 Overseas Highway, Maratón, FL 33050 en o antes del 30 de junio de 2022. Los comentarios también pueden enviarse por correo electrónico a covellim@ci.marathon.fl.us Se puede obtener información adicional comunicándose con: Maria Covelli, Coordinadora de Subvenciones al 305-289-4109. John Bartus, alcalde de la ciudad de Maratón Oficial Certificador Ambiental

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Easy Rider Water Tours located at 55 Boca Chica Road, Lot 45, Key West, Florida 33040, intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. By: Todd Lavigne Publish: May 26, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers DISTRICT III ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC III) (From the west end of the Seven Mile Bridge to the Long Key Bridge) of the MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL has an opening for a TOURIST RELATED BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE - Shall be persons involved in business which is interdependent upon the tourist industry who have demonstrated an interest in tourist development but who shall not be employed in any position within the lodging industry (motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks and other tourist accommodations and whose business is in the tax collection district for which they are applying). Any person wishing to participate on the District III Advisory Committee of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council within the district so noted above, may request an application from the Administrative Office by calling (305) 296-1552 and submit an application to the address shown below: Department DAC Monroe County Tourist Development Council 1201 White Street, Suite 102 Key West, FL 33040 Deadline for receipt of application at the above address is Friday, June 24, 2022 5:00 p.m. A resume may be attached to the application. Publish: May 26, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers DISTRICT V ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC V) (From Mile Marker 90.940 to the Dade/Monroe County Line and any Mainland portions of Monroe County) of the MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL has an opening for a LODGING INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE – shall be owners or operating/general managers of motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks or other tourist accommodations which are subject to bed tax in the tax collection district for which they are applying. Any person wishing to participate on the District V Advisory Committee of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council within the district so noted above, may request an application from the Administrative Office by calling (305) 296-1552 and submit an application to the address shown below: Department DAC Monroe County Tourist Development Council 1201 White Street, Suite 102 Key West, FL 33040 Deadline for receipt of application at the above address is Friday, June 24, 2022 at 5:00pm. A resume may be attached to the application. Publish: May 26, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers 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

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LEGAL NOTICES holding its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on Friday, June 3, 2022 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am. at the Marathon Government Center, BOCC Room, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. Immediately following the meeting at 11:30 am, the LCB will host a public hearing to which all persons are invited to attend. This public hearing is open to community members who would like to present or discuss any comments related to the transportation disadvantaged. We welcome you to attend! Persons should contact the HCSF staff if they are interested in commenting. The primary purpose of the Coordinating Board is to provide information and advice to the Community Transportation Coordinator on the coordination of services provided to the transportation disadvantaged population of Monroe County, pursuant to Chapter 427.0157, Florida Statutes. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting due to a disability or physical impairment, and any related questions or inquiries concerning this meeting should be directed to Tiffany Albury at the Health Council of South Florida, Inc. at (305) 592-1452 ext. 121 at least 72 hours prior to the date of the meeting. Publish: May 19 & 26, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach will hold a public hearing to adopt textual Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. This hearing is for the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2021-468 AN ORDINANCE OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES OF THE FUTURE LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING, INFRASTRUCTURE, COASTAL MANAGEMENT, CONSERVATION, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE, INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; ADDING A PROPERTY RIGHTS ELEMENT AND ACCOMPANYING GOAL, OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES; AS MANDATED BY FLORIDA STATUTES 163.3177; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE STATE LAND PLANNING AGENCY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The public hearing will be held on June 9th, 2022, beginning at 9:30 a.m. This hearing will be held at the City of Key Colony, City Hall located at 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051. All interested parties are encouraged to appear and be heard regarding the proposed Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and may submit written or oral comments before or at the hearings. A copy of the proposed Amendments will be available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s office, 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations at any of these meetings because of a disability or physical impairment, should contact the City Clerk’s office at 305.289.1212, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If any person decides to appeal a decision made in any matter considered at these meetings/ hearings, such person may need

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entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH FLORIDA, AMENDING LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION ARTICLE XII – OTHER DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURE, SECTION 101-173(3) REQUIRING MAILED NOTICE OF CITY COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARINGS IN CIRCUMSTANCES OF APPEALS AND VARIANCE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO – AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND FURTHER REQUIRING THAT SUCH NOTICE SHALL BE MAILED TO THE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF PROPERTY OWNERS BY REFERENCE TO THE LATEST AD VALOREM TAX RECORDS, AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO THE HEARING; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCE AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.” Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection at the City Hall of Key Colony Beach. The City Commission requests an amendment to Section 101-173(3) of the Code of Ordinances/Land Development Regulations of the City of Key Colony Beach, in order to comport with the City’s recently amended variance application review process under Section 101-172, which now, as recently adopted, requires a minimum ten (10) days between the City’s Planning and Zoning Board hearings and the corresponding “first read” by the City of Commission of any and all recommendations to be made by the Planning and Zoning Board and presented to the City Commission. Following the adoption of Ordinance No. 2021471, the City Commission now acknowledges there is conflict of the applicable enumerated timeframes set forth in Sections 101-172, and 101-173(3). Therefore, the City Commission respectfully requests to amend Section 101-173(3), currently requiring notice of City Commission Public Hearings to be mailed at least thirty (30) days prior to the hearing, to ten (10) days for appeals and variance request applications, in order to comport with the recent adoption of Ordinance No. 201-471. Otherwise, remaining mailed notice requirements under this Section will follow the mandatory, statutory requirements set forth by the respective Florida Statutes. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City 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, June 9, 2022, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to: City Commission, P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 and your comments will be entered into the record. Publish: May 26, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH NOTICE OF CODE AMENDMENT HEARING FIRST READ OF ORDINANCE NO. 2022-473 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY COMMISSION of the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 9, 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 The proposed Ordinance to be heard by the City Commission is [ORDINANCE NO. 2022–473], entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE II (“DANGEROUS STRUCTURES”) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH BY AMENDING SECTION 6-31 – DEFINITIONS AND FURTHER ADOPTING SECTION 6-37 – EXISTING BUILDINGS, WHICH SHALL PROVIDE FOR A CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION PROCESS FOR EXISTING AND FUTURE MULTISTORY STRUCTURES; 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.” Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection at the City Hall of Key Colony Beach. The City Commission requests amendments to Chapter 6, Article II (“Dangerous Structures”) of the City’s Code of Ordinances by providing a certification and recertification process for existing and future multistory structures, in light of the recent deadly collapse of the Champlain Tower in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It has become readily apparent that there is a significant danger posed by failing to more frequently review and inspect older structures with the City’s limits. 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, June 9, 2022, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to: City Commission, P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 and your comments will be entered into the record. Publish: May 26, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH NOTICE OF CODE AMENDMENT HEARING FIRST READ OF ORDINANCE NO. 2022-475 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY COMMISSION of the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 9, 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 Planning & Zoning Board is [ORDINANCE NO. 2022–475],

CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH NOTICE OF CODE AMENDMENT HEARING FIRST READ OF ORDINANCE NO. 2022-476 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 9, 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

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NO. 2022–476], entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH ARTICLE III, SECTION 14-50; 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.” Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection at the City Hall of Key Colony Beach. The City Commission requests amendments to Section 14-50 of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Key Colony Beach, in order to further facility the City’s business of time sensitive procurement or other important, emergent, or time sensitive matter, including funding opportunities, by providing an emergency procedure to allow the City Administrator or the Utility Board Chair to make recommendations, on such matters, to the City Commission at the City Commission’s next, upcoming Regular, Special, or Emergency Meeting. These amendments are requested to ensure the prevention of delay due to the inability of the Utility Board to meet, or establish a required quorum. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Key Colony Beach City 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, June 9, 2022, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to: City Commission, P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 and your comments will be entered into the record. Publish: May 26, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

services. The CEI will ensure that the roadway and drainage work conform with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standards and will facilitate communications between all parties ensuring responses and resolutions are provided in a timely manner. The CEI will maintain accurate records and provide contract support as an optional service for County’s DEO -– CDBG grant. The project is HUD funded through DEO and requires Section 3 contractor targeting and reporting. The State of Florida requires the CONTRACTOR and all applicable sub-contractors to follow the State’s Section 3 requirements as defined by HUD. (link provided below) https://www.hudexchange.info/ programs/section-3 Although the project is not FDOT funded, the County will require that FDOT construction standards be followed with FDOT construction forms and other reporting be included with contractors’ applications for payment. 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 Monroe County Purchasing Department has implemented a new electronic process for reviewing and opening sealed bids. 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 June 29, 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: Professional CEI Services, SANDS SUBDIVISION SEA LEVEL RISE PILOT PROJECT Big Pine Key 06/29/2022 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 29, 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 26, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: LIABILITY AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar.com OR www. 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 July 13, 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: Liability and Workers’ Compensation Insurance 07/13/2022 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 13, 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 26, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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 July 14, 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: PROPOSAL – Backfill Restoration Water Quality Improvement Project Canal #90 Hammer Point Park, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida 07/14/2022 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 14, 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 26, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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 26, 2022. Personal Representative: BRANDIE ADAMSON Petitioner Attorney for Personal Representative: CARA HIGGINS, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 0734241 CARA HIGGINS LAW 604 Whitehead Street Key West, FL 33040 Telephone (305) 294-6030 Facsimile (305) 292-9911 E-Mail: cara@carahigginslaw.com Publish: May 26 and June 2, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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: 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

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

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING, AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE SANDS SUBDIVISION SEA LEVEL RISE PILOT PROJECT BIG PINE KEY, MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Respondents must be pre-qualified by FDOT for WORK GROUP 10.1 Roadway Construction Engineering Inspection and 10.3 Construction Materials Inspection and be experienced in federal grant reporting requirements. Monroe County is seeking the services of a firm or individual to provide construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services for the Sands Subdivision Sea Level Rise Pilot Project located on Big Pine Key. The drainage design includes inlets, manholes, above ground electrical pump station controls, distribution panels and components, generators, underground valve boxes, wet wells, pollution treatment unit structures and solids storage sumps. The roadway reconstruction will include base and subgrade reconstruction where required, establishing crowns, milling and asphalt paving. Respondents must be pre-approved by FDOT for Work Group 10, Construction Engineering Inspection

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, July 14 2022, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: Backfill Restoration Water Quality Improvement Projects Canal #90 Hammer Point Park, Key Largo, Monroe County, FL 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2022-CP-0097-K JUDGE TIMOTHY J. KOENIG IN RE: THE ESTATE OF KEITH EDWARD MAUST, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of KEITH EDWARD MAUST, deceased, whose date of death was January 15, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney is set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: PROBATE FILE NO.: 22-CP-000054-P IN RE: ESTATE OF ROGER C. WARREN, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ROGER C. WARREN, deceased, whose date of death was October 10, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Hwy., Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN 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 26, 2022. Ancillary Personal Representative: Jeanette Ramberg-Hardin P.O. Box 1985 Homer, AK 99603 Attorney for Ancillary Personal Representative: Anthony A. Velardi, Esq. Florida Bar No. 113917 AV Law PLLC 99530 Overseas Hwy., Suite 2 Key Largo, FL 33037 Tel: (305) 453-5277 Fax: (305) 453-4985 E-Mail: anthony@keylargolaw. com Publish: May 26 & June 2, 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

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

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

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES 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 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA FAMILY DIVISION CASE NO.: 22-DR-287-K IN RE: MARRIAGE OF ANGELICA ORTIZ, Petitioner/Wife, and DARON TURCOTTE, Respondent/Husband. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO MINOR CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: DARON TURCOTTE ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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: ANGELICA ORTIZ, Petitioner/Wife, C/O Barroso Law, PLLC, Yanae M. Barroso, Esquire, 3158 Northside Drive, Key West, FL 33040, on or before June 27, 2022, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at: Monroe County Clerk of Court, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 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. The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: None. 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 address(es) 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.

LEGAL NOTICES Dated: 5/25/22 KEVIN MADOK, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Riza Hall Deputy Clerk Publish: May 26, June 2, 9 & 16, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers 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.) 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 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

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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

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-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, 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-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 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 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

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 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

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Shell World Key Largo, seeking engaging, d e p e n d a b l e , experienced person(s) to work with the team at Mile Marker 97.5, Part and Full time opportunities available, some weekend and evening hours. Opportunities for advancement, great benefits, competitive salary and flexible hours. Please stop by and fill out an application, drop off resume or Fax to 305-852-9639. PLACE YOUR HELP WANTED AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 TODAY! EMPLOYMENT MIDDLE KEYS

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. 3 0 5 - 7 4 3 - 5 5 5 5

Vacation Rental part time help needed in Marathon. Competitive pay and nice working conditions. Drivers license and working Saturdays required. Call 305–204-4326 Pancho's Fuel Dock in Marathon is looking for a part-time cashier Thu/Fri/Sat. Please call 305-743-2281. CDL Drivers needed. Must have a clean record & drug free. We are offering competitive wages. Please apply in person at Discount Rock & Sand, 10500 Aviation Blvd, Unit 2, Marathon. Marathon 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

EMPLOYMENT 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 Food for Thought in Marathon is hiring! FT and PT positions available, customer service, retail and kitchen prep. Healthy lifestyle and good sense of humor preferred. Call (305) 743-3297 Serve/Bartend on the ocean! FT/PT Ocean front private swim club is seeking customer service oriented server/ bartender. Serve on pool deck, beach and/ or bar lounge. Open year round, 10am-7pm daily. Full time/Part time. Small friendly staff. Above average hourly wage plus tips. Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call 404-2193359 and ask for Dave. 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 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 part-time. AM & PM Shifts. Apply in person at Castaway Restaurant, end of 15th Street, Oceanside, Marathon or email: lobstercrawl@gmail.com 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!! PLACE YOUR HELP WANTED AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 TODAY! EMPLOYMENT LOWER KEYS

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

The Housing Authority of the City of Key West is looking for the right candidate to fill the position of HVAC Maintenance Mechanic. Applicants should be able to Analyze HVAC systems operations and pinpoint issues. The right candidate must also be courteous and professional. Salary Commensurate with Experience. The KWHA provides health, retirement, and leave benefits for permanent full-time employees. To apply, please contact Human Resources at martinezm@kwha.org or (305)296-5621. EOE & Drug Free Work Place. This opportunity is covered under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968. CENTENNIAL BANK IS HIRING! TELLER II MARATHON/KEY WEST. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Conduct transactions with speed, accuracy and efficiency while meeting or exceeding service quality standards. Safeguard bank assets assigned to them. Contribute to the growth of the bank by promoting and cross selling bank products and services. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Equivalent to four years high school or GED, with particular emphasis during high school in office skills, shop skills, or others, plus 12 to 18 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. To apply, please visit our careers page: www. my100bank.com/careers 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!!!

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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.

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. 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

Excellent pay. Beautiful environment, small friendly staff, open year round. Apply in person at 425 East Ocean Drive, email resume to DVDHansen@gmail.com or call 404-219-3359 and ask for Dave. TheCabanaClubKeyColonyBeach.com

DUI Evaluator Part-time – Marathon

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

Apply online at www.fkaa.com/employment

Club is open 10 am - 7 pm daily serving lunch. Located in Key Colony Beach (mm 54 off US 1).

EEO, VPE, ADA

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.

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

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

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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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

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

PART TIME / FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES W/FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES CULINARY OPENINGS RESTAURANT MANAGER FINE DINING EXPERIENCE PREFERRED SOUS CHEF & PM COOK

AND MORE…

ROOMS OPENINGS FRONT DESK SUPERVISOR RESERVATIONS AGENT

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

Key Colony Point

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

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.

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

Marathon Customer Service Representative

Apply Online at KeysBank.com/Careers

SCAN TO VIEW JOB OPENINGS. APPLY TODAY! APPLY ONLINE AT www.noblehousehotels.com/careers APPLY IN PERSON AT Zero Duval St.

References required. Member FDIC

EOE-M/F/V/D

Equal Housing Lender

Ocean Key Resort and Spa is EOE.

BUSY PEDIATRIC OFFICE IN TAVERNIER IS SEEKING

A FULL TIME MF MEDICAL ASSISTANT

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

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED! Monroe County School District

MUST have prior Pediatric Experience. MUST be a team player who is willing to cross cover when the need arises. MUST be personable and professional in appearance and demeanor. MUST be reliable to come to work on time and not leave until all assignments are completed. Excellent starting salary and benefits including partially paid health insurance through BC-BS, PTO, 401 K plan, and more. Spanish speaking is desirable but not necessary.

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

Busy Key Largo Dive Center has immediate openings for

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

$1,500 SIGNING BONUS

Experience Required. Paid per trip plus tips & sales commission. Send resume to resumes@rainbowreef.com

OCEAN KEY RESORT IS LOOKING FOR

HOUSEKEEPING ASSOCIATES FOR ALL HOUSEKEEPING POSITIONS

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

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

Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Drivers Applicants must apply in person to be considered. 4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

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OPEN POSITIONS AT BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA TAVERNIER MARINERS HOSPITAL - Environmental Tech, $2,000 Bonus - First Cook - Multi-Modality Imaging Tech, $9,000 Bonus - Physical Therapist, $5,000 Bonus - Registered Nurse, ICU, $20,000 Bonus MARATHON FISHERMEN’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - Cook, $5,000 Bonus - Environmental Tech, $5,000 Bonus - Floor Technician, $5,000 Bonus - Registered Nurse - Security Officer

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

Dolphin Research Center is Hiring! School Programs & Outreach Curriculum Specialist (Full-Time - Permanent)

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

Education Program Host (Full-Time, Permanent)

IT Technical Specialist (Part Time, Permanent)

Human Resources Assistant (Part-Time, Permanent)

Guest Services Staff

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

Benefits include medical, life & disability insurance, 401(k) plan, paid vacation, sick time & holidays. Full job descriptions available at

www.dolphins.org/career_opportunities

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

IS HIRING! KEY LARGO

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

KEY WEST

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

MARATHON

Peer Support Specialist/BHT (FT) Care Coordinator Housekeeper Behavioral Health Therapist (Children, Adult) RNs and LPNs (3 shifts) (PT/FT & per diem) Advocate (PT) Driver PT/per diem *Assisted Living Support Worker (FT) *Behavioral Health Technicians (3 shifts) (PT/FT & per diem) *No experience necessary. Will train. A caring heart & helpful hands required. Ability to work some evening or weekend shifts a plus. If you’ve wanted to get into the medical field but don’t have the education, this is the job for you!

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DOWN 1. Catchall abbr. 2. St. Louis tourist attraction 3. Displeasure on one’s face 4. Rainbow color 5. Root of nihilism 6. Set right 7. *”Stand ____ ____,” film based on “The Body” 8. *”Rita ____ and the Shawshank Redemption” 9. Bibliographical abbr. (2 words) 10. Risky business, pl. 11. “Is” in Paris 13. Hispanic American 14. Boss, in Swahili 19. Rides the waves 22. Buck 23. “Auld Lang Syne” poet 24. *”Children of the Corn” cult leader Chroner 25. Subsection of a poem 26. “Rhinestone Cowboy” singer 27. Kind of change 28. Mistake 29. Oceanic trenches 32. *Rabid Saint Bernard in Stephen King book 33. Mogul rider 36. *Nicholson in “The Shining” 38. Foolish 40. Not bright 41. Subtlety 44. Plumber’s concern, pl. 46. Crying like crow 48. Type of cap, pl. 49. Chilled (2 words) 50. Same as solos 51. Yuletide 52. Paddington Bear’s homeland 53. Beginning of a story? 54. Grand ____ 55. *Like a Stephen King story 56. “Platoon” setting

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / MAY 26, 2022 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GRADUATION

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CELEBRATE WORLD OCEANS DAY WITH AN OCEAN-THEMED CARNIVAL AND A FREE

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June 4th, 2022 • 11am - 2pm • Captain Coral Show starts at 1pm

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