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FOOD FIGHT ENSUES Rebman Lopez criticizes Mooney for supporting strawberry shortcake as official dessert JIM McCARTHY

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Republican candidate for state representative is criticizing current Rep. Jim Mooney’s vote supporting strawberry shortcake as Florida’s official state dessert. Mooney said he finds the latest attack by his opponent to be “eighthgrade material.”

A June 2 Facebook post showed Rhonda Rebman Lopez holding up a Key lime pie. Within the post, Rebman Lopez states that her opponent voted for strawberry shortcake as the state’s official dessert and not Key lime pie.

Early into the legislative session, senators and representatives in the House passed a bill declaring strawberry shortcake the state’s official dessert. The Senate version, SB 1006, was sponsored by Sen. Danny Burgess.

He represents Plant City, which has 10,000-plus acres of strawberry fields.

According to his bill, those fields make up 75 percent of the U.S. winter strawberry crop.

Senators unanimously said “yes” to the bill. The House followed up with a 109-4 vote.

Rebman Lopez told Keys Weekly that she was called into a meeting by some longtime residents of Key West.

She said they were “disturbed that he didn’t fight for Key lime pie to remain the state dessert.”

“Key lime pie is one of our own.

No matter what happens, we have to defend Key lime pie. Key lime pie is a catalyst for our economy,” she said.

“Do you know how many people come to the Keys and expect to eat Key lime pie? And do you know how many stores sell Key lime pie?

“For our current representative to try to be everyone’s friend and say strawberries are a huge industry in Florida, we all know that. There’s a lot of huge industries in Florida. But Key lime pie is the Florida Keys,” she continued.

Mooney, who was among the 109 “yes” votes, said the Key lime pie was

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never an issue in Tallahassee. The strawberry farmers, who represent a $5-billion-a-year industry, asked for strawberry shortcake to be a dessert.

“The whole thing was I didn’t vote against the Key lime pie. I voted to make the strawberry shortcake a dessert in the state of Florida. And Key lime pie is still the pie of the state of Florida,” Mooney said. “Of course Key lime is still the best dessert on the menu.”

During the session, the Conch Republic Key Lime Pie Council sent out a petition on change.org that urged the legislature to declare strawberry shortcake as the state’s official cake and Key lime pie the official pie. It garnered 7,131 votes. “Together they can share the limelight as Florida’s official desserts,” read a proposed resolution

by Key West’s David Sloan, Paul Menta and Sam Kaufman.

A staple within the Keys dining scene and throughout the Florida dessert menu, the pie still holds the title as the state’s official pie.

Mooney added that he’s more concerned about rising insurance rates and other matters that are affecting the lives of Monroe County residents.

“I try to stay focused on what matters to the constituents, not the media,” he said. “What matters to constituents is insurance rates are blowing up. In Monroe County, what matters is 2023. And she doesn’t have answers for that.”

Mooney and Rebman Lopez are vying for the Republican nod heading into the November general election.

Mooney, Rebman Lopez and Alexandria Suarez, who’s running for a school board seat against Sue Woltanski this year, competed in a fiery 2020 primary that saw attack mailers and text messages. Mooney edged out Rebman Lopez by 148 votes to win the primary.

He went on to defeat Democrat Clint Barras in the November 2020 election.

Monetary campaign contributions to Rebman Lopez total $52,685, while Mooney’s campaign has $157,493.20.

They’re joined by Big Pine resident Robert Allen, who filed last December.

Contributions to his campaign total $150.

Mooney is endorsed by several Republican leaders in Tallahassee. They include Paul Renner, incoming speaker of the Florida House; Danny Perez, speaker of the House in 2024; and Sam Garrison, speaker of the House in 2026.

“Certainly, having the speaker of the house and house Republican leadership behind me says a lot,” he said.

“That means a lot to me and it should mean a lot to the people of the district who understand that politics are not cut and dry. It’s not always an easy path. At the end of the day, there’s a reason why leadership endorsed me.

It's because I do a good job representing my district.”

Rebman Lopez, who announced her run on April 4, has secured an endorsement from the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida. She said she continues to listen to the district’s needs and intends on delivering on those needs if elected.

“Homestead and Redland got shafted badly. Some of our largest farms in the country are in Redland,” she said. “Ninety percent of farming in winter comes out of South Florida.

Homestead is the largest city in District 120.”

Lawyer and Big Coppitt resident Adam Gentle and Cutler Bay resident Daniel Horton-Diaz are vying for the Democratic nod. Primaries are set for Aug. 23.

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DESANTIS SLASHES $3 BILLION IN BUDGET KEYS FUNDING INTACT, BUT MOONEY’S FIRST RESPONDER PROGRAM CUT

Staff from Monroe County’s Take Stock in Children program gather for lunch to celebrate Katrina Wiatt’s accomplishments and retirement. From left: executive director Chuck Licis, success coach Lyne Casamayor, Wiatt, success coach Autumn Hager, success coach Maddie Opalsky. ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly

TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN MAINSTAY KATRINA WIATT RETIRES

Program bids farewell to legendary success coach ALEX RICKERT alex@keysweekly.com

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ake Stock in Children will say a fond farewell to more than its graduating seniors this year, as longtime Marathon success coach Katrina Wiatt will retire after 12 years with the organization.

Originally serving as a member of the Monroe County Education Foundation board, Wiatt was approached to join the organization in 2010 by then-program manager Jim Hall as Take Stock prepared to undergo organizational changes. Upon receiving an Investing in Innovation (i3) grant, Take Stock was looking to evolve and turn its vision beyond just high school graduation and dropout prevention in order to focus on college readiness.

“My son had just graduated from high school,” said Wiatt. “I said, ‘Well, if it’s part-time and I can get health insurance, sure!’”

Working in Marathon, Wiatt is largely credited with developing the role of Monroe County’s Take Stock “success coaches.” As opposed to other areas, in which Take Stock coaches work from a single office and visit schools to work with program participants, the Keys’ school-based program has installed coaches at each of the island chain’s public high schools to manage recruitment, matching and monitoring of students and mentors.

According to her fellow coaches, Wiatt’s knowledge of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), her organizational skills and her detailed emails have become legend within Take Stock, to the point where she has become an unofficial mentor for those holding her same post in other schools.

“For me, she’s my go-to,” said Key West coach Lynne Casamayor. “If there’s something that I believe in, if I can get Katrina to believe with me, I’m good. She will back you if she believes

in it, and she’ll go ahead of you to make it happen.”

“When I have any kind of issue or concern, I lean on her because she’s got the most knowledge out of our crew,” said Coral Shores coach Autumn Hager, noting that she often saves copies of Wiatt’s emails to students and mentors as templates for thorough and efficient communication. “I’ll call her and say, ‘Hey, I’ve got this going on.’ She’ll have an answer for me, and it’s always correct. She’ll tell you exactly how to make it happen.”

“We do a lot of investigating in student recruitment to make sure that they are truly economically eligible, and Katrina is our go-to person when we start looking through taxes and investigating to make sure that students are truthful in their applications. I consider myself pretty detail-oriented, and I’m nothing, a novice compared to Katrina when it comes to details,” said Take Stock executive director Chuck Licis, noting that whoever assumes Wiatt’s position has monumental shoes to fill. “I’d be happy with even 75% of what Katrina gave us,” he laughed.

Wiatt now intends to split her time between the Keys and her family’s cabin under construction in British Columbia. But she won’t be cutting ties with Take Stock completely, pledging her continued support as a volunteer student mentor.

“The most rewarding part of the program has been being able to keep in touch with those kids that came in, graduated high school, went to college and went into the work world, but are still in touch with me in a variety of different ways,” she said. “Some of them were kids that everything went totally successfully, and some of them were kids that it didn’t. They've made their way one way or another on different paths, but even if it was in a zigzag, they always say that the program was what helped them get to where they are.”

Gov. Ron DeSantis announces $14 million in the budget to combat red tide in Florida during a May 7 press conference in Clearwater. GOVERNOR’S OFFICE/Contributed

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$112.1-billion budget approved by the Florida House and Senate earlier in the year was slashed some $3 billion

by Gov. Ron DeSantis. While funding for the Keys remained in the budget, the governor slashed an appropriation sponsored by state Rep. Jim Mooney and approved by the legislature for a first responder behavioral intervention pilot program.

On June 3, DeSantis signed a budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year totaling $109.9 billion. An $11.7-billion investment in highways and bridges, $800 million for teacher raises, $500 for Everglades restoration and more than $733 million to protect waters and prized properties were among items included in the budget.

“Florida has preserved freedom and kept the economy open, which has enabled the state to outperform the nation in jobs, growth, and business formations,” DeSantis said. “Our commitment to freedom has paid off.”

A $1 billion inflation fund to deal with cost increases for state contracts due to inflation was cut by the governor. In his veto message, DeSantis said the fund, House Bill 5011, could exacerbate inflation by promising more public sector funds to pay more for supplies of materials.

“It also reduces the need for state agencies to make tough decisions with the funds already appropriated,” DeSantis wrote.

Other items slashed were a 4,500-bed prison totaling $645 million, a new correctional hospital totaling $195 million, a new spring training facility for the Tampa Bay Rays totaling $25 million and $2.5 million for an

opioid prevention program through the Florida Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs. A proposal for the purchase of two new aircraft totaling $31.3 million for use by more than 100 government officials throughout the year was also slashed by DeSantis.

“This is an inadvisable expense, especially under current economic conditions,” he said.

A smaller $750,000 appropriation request by Mooney sought to create a pilot project by equipping three sheriff’s offices with antidote equipment, training and access to telemedicine to help treat patients who present mental and behavioral health issues. Officers and deputies would get a simple, powerful tool to access clinicians to help de-escalate a situation or divert the person to more appropriate treatment options. Goals included creating safe communities, less taxpayer drainage due to fewer incarcerations and more productive and contributing citizens.

“If the subject accepts, he/she will be immediately connected to a licensed clinician for immediate treatment. A clinician will then decide the next best course of action including best next steps,” the request read.

Mooney said the legislation aimed to not only prevent a disaster or unnecessary death, but also to get people to the right treatment options instead of being locked behind bars.

“The idea was to try and make things happen across the board in a smoother way,” he said.

Roughly $51 million for Keys projects remained in the budget signed by DeSantis. Among the items included were $20 million for the Florida Keys Stewardship Act, $5 million for land acquisition and $20 million to replace aging water transmission lines.

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SHERIFF RAMSAY ON GUN LAWS, UVALDE, ACCOUNTABILITY ‘I HAVE NO SYMPATHY FOR OFFICERS WHO FAILED TO ACT’

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heriff Rick Ramsay has spent more than 30 years as a law enforcement officer in the Florida Keys, and the past decade as the county’s sheriff.

The most decorated deputy in the history of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Ramsay is proficient with firearms and knowledgeable about gun ownership.

Following the “heinous” mass shooting that killed 19 little kids and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas on May 24, Ramsay spoke at length with the Keys Weekly about gun laws, school security and mass shootings in America.

Ramsay is In close contact with Monroe County School District officials regarding “hardening” efforts to improve security at Florida Keys schools. As reported by the Keys Weekly last week, he has urged the district to invest in enhanced fencing around schools rather than 6-foot chain link fences that can easily be scaled by the 15- to 19-year-old males who typically commit school shootings.

But fences aren’t foolproof and Ramsay had plenty to say about the Uvalde devastation, gun laws, background checks, video games, mental illness and parental involvement.

SHERIFF ON GUN LAWS “Here in Florida, I can go buy an AR-15 legally. I go through the legal process, the background check. The state knows I have it. But then I can sell it to absolutely anyone.

No waiting period. No background check.

No knowledge of the person’s mental health history.

“The easy answer is to take everyone’s guns away, but such laws are only followed by lawful people.

“I’m completely in favor of a 10-day waiting period and a minimum age of 21 to get an assault rifle. I’m also in favor of more intensive background checks, and of closing the loophole that allows anyone — no background check or waiting period — to buy an assault rifle at a gun show or from a private seller.”

“I’m all about looking at all factors on all levels, including waiting periods, background checks, closing loopholes and raising the age to 21 for assault weapons.” ­— Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay

“Almost every one of these heinous events has been preceded by red flags.

I’m very concerned about the confidential nature of these threats and prior investigations into someone’s mental illness. So no one ever knows until something horrible happens. All that information comes after someone has already committed a devastating act.

“We have to have a better ability to identify mental illness so we can do realistic threat assessments.

“There’s a lot we can do, but unfortunately, it’s become so politicized that we can’t resolve what’s in the best interest of kids and public safety. I’m all about looking at all factors on all levels, including waiting periods, background checks, closing loopholes, and raising the age to 21 for assault weapons.”

SHERIFF ON UVALDE MISTAKES “It killed me seeing those officers outside an elementary school arguing with and handcuffing parents for no lawful reason.

Any parent is going to risk their life to save their kid. I have no sympathy for those officers who failed to act. It was horrific and paints a bad image. The chief made a terrible decision. There was poor leadership from the top. That chief should have been fired immediately, or at the very least, suspended without pay pending an investigation and THEN fired. Every officer who failed to act should have action taken against them.

They’re not expected to comply with unlawful orders from a superior. And the order to do nothing was not a lawful order.”

SHERIFF ON PARENTS, KIDS, VIDEO GAMES “There’s been a collapse in the family structure. Kids are turning into loners with no social skills and no responsibility.

“We need some type of age restrictions or censorship on violent video games that teach kids to aim and shoot guns and take a life without giving it a second thought.

“Parents need to be more accountable, more involved and more aware. They need to ask questions and should be cloning their kids’ phones and computers to see what they surf, post and who they talk to. The kid doesn’t like it? Too bad. The parents are paying for the phones.

“Back in the ’80s, kids would rather have the police called on them than their parents, who would be embarrassed to have to come to the police station when the kid screwed up. Today, the parents get mad at law enforcement and threaten to sue us. They reinforce bad behavior and assure their kid that mom and dad will fix it and that nothing is ever the kid’s fault.

“So many kids today have no real curfews, social skills or responsibility. Every time we see these breakdowns in family structure, there’s red flags involved. Mental illness and bullying are too often a problem, and parents have to give us this information when they see these red flags.

“We all have to start rowing in the same direction if we’re going to make any meaningful changes.”

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A water cannon salute from a fire rescue boat salutes paddlers on the 2018 trip.

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A Keys sunrise tempers an otherwise ‘brutal’ trip. CONTRIBUTED

Christopher Columbus High School principal Tom Kruczek leads kayakers through the opening strokes at the 2020 voyage’s opening ceremony. CONTRIBUTED

CASTAWAYS GET A NEW MISSION Paddlers, cyclists begin 23rd voyage with new partnership

Even in the middle of a pandemic, paddlers prepare to launch from Virginia Key in 2020. From left: Paul Kumer, Roger Dabdab, Omar Beceiro, Patrick Linfors, Castaways founder Steven O'Brien, Jaime Lemus, Eric Pino, Sebastian Strong. CONTRIBUTED

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or the 23rd year in a row, teams of paddlers and cyclers who some might call “just a little bit crazy” will make grueling 160and 170-mile treks, respectively, from Miami to Key West as the Castaways Against Cancer continue their fight to combat the deadly disease.

Begun by a “group of four seahippies” in 2000, this year’s voyage – dubbed the “Carry On Tour” in the organization’s tradition of naming each unique trip – aims to raise significant funds for the disease with an ever-elusive cure. Beginning in Miami’s Virginia Key on Saturday, June 11, the paddling crew will take seven days to trek 160 miles all the way down to Key West’s Simonton Beach by Friday, June 17. On that same Friday, a team of cyclists will complete the most similar route possible by land – 175 miles, all in one day.

With their funds originally donated to the American Cancer Society, the nonprofit group made a switch in 2020, directing funds to support research at the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Two years later, the strength of the partnership spurred the organization to announce a five-year, $1.5 million pledge to the research institute on World Cancer Day in February 2022, a promise the University of Miami itself agreed to match 50 cents on the dollar.

For the Castaways, an ability to communicate directly with the principal investigators and see the direct impacts of their funds drove the switch to Sylvester. The facility is one of only two in Florida and 71 nationwide recognized by the National Cancer Institute as NCI-Designated Cancer Centers for their transdisciplinary, state-of-the-art approaches to cancer research and treatments.

“The beauty of this partnership is that the doctors come back to them and say, ‘This is what your $200,000 did this year,’” said Jackie Suarez, the organization’s communications volun-

Paddles Up! Paddlers still have energy to spare on the 2018 voyage. CONTRIBUTED

teer lead. “This group is really passionate about seeing that all their money actually goes somewhere.”

Among the projects funded by the athletes and their supporters in the last two years were an early cancer detection clinic, studies identifying effective treatments for pediatric brain tumors, and research to identify and understand the molecular mechanisms that cause resistance to lymphoma therapies.

Breast cancer survivor Suzy Curry is one of the team’s few Keys paddlers and is aptly named the “Mayor of the Keys” on the Castaways website. As the former owner of Stout’s Restaurant in Marathon, Curry was roped into the team after making her famous banana pudding for the paddlers to enjoy when they made a pit stop at Sombrero Beach.

After retiring in 2014, she began completing larger portions of the trip with the paddlers each year and eventually completed the entire voyage in 2017 – only the second woman to accomplish the feat. Even today, she

still joins in for “just” the 110-mile Keys portion of the paddle.

“What I’ve always told people is that it’s not like we just say ‘Here, give me money,’” said Curry. “We’re actually going out and doing something.” She recalled nights of camping on islands too thick with mosquitoes for the paddlers to talk with their mouths open, as well as the eerie feeling of venturing offshore and dodging lightning storms in a kayak for the 50-mile two-day portion at the beginning of the route.

“Believe me, it’s brutal,” she reiterated.

Donations to the paddlers’ epic efforts can be made through the “Donate Now” tab at www.castawaysagainstcancer.org. The “Events” tab on the page also includes some of the trip’s major landings and celebrations, from the kayak launch on June 11 to the Carry On Tour’s closing ceremonies and celebration in Key West on June 17. The events are open to the public, and supporters are encouraged to attend in order to welcome and celebrate with the athletes.

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City of Marathon City Council Agenda 9805 Overseas Hwy., Marathon Tuesday, June 14, 2022 5:30 P.M.

(*Denotes Item Is Passed By Consent Upon Approval of Agenda) Public Comments taken on all times and at 6:30pm time certain for items not on the agenda or as soon as possible thereafter of after the last agenda item; whichever comes first.

City Council Items *A. Approval of Minutes B. Juneteenth Proclamation (Councilmember Gonzalez) C. Pet Adoption Month Proclamation (Vice Mayor Zieg) D. Gymkhana/Hoonigans Boot Key Bridge Jump (Mayor Bartus) E. Support of AHEC – Proposed $30K F. Cisterns (Vice Mayor Zieg) G. Boat Ramps and Key Colony Beach Fire Rescue MOU (Vice Mayor Zieg) City Manager Report A. MCSO Marathon Substation Report *B. Grants Update C. Building Report *D. Park and Recreation Report *E. Wastewater Report *F. Marathon Fire Rescue Report G. Marina Report H. Code Report I. City Attorney: DEO J. City Manager Updates Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings: A. Resolution 2022-47, Consideration Of A Request By Candice Lee For A Conditional Use Permit, Pursuant To Chapter 102, Article 13 Of The City Of Marathon Land Development Regulations (“The Code”) Entitled “Conditional Use Permits”, Authorizing The Development Of A Dog Boarding, Grooming, Daycare and Shaved Ice Store Located At 12535 Overseas Highway; Which Is Legally Described As 5 66 33 Part Government Lot 3 Crawl Key, Monroe County, Florida, Having Real Estate Number 00100390-040001. Nearest Mile Marker 53.

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Denying A Request By Van Fischer For An Ordinance Of The City Of Marathon Florida Amending The Zoning From Residential Low (Rl) To Residential Medium 1(Rm-1) For Property Described As Block 18 Lot 7 Coco Plum Beach Pb4-166 Fat Deer Key, Monroe County, Florida, Having Real Estate Number 00365960-000000; And Providing For An Effective Date. (First Hearing)

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Ordinance 2022-16, Florida Amending The Zoning From Residential Mobile Home (R-MH) To Mixed Use (MU) For Property Described As Block 2, Lots 1 Through 6, Excluding The North 150 Feet Of Lots 1 And 2, Parrish Subdivision, Key Vacas, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, Having Real Estate Numbers 00326760-000000, 00326780-000000, 00326800-000000, 00326790-000000, 00326810-000000, 00326820-000000, 00326840-000000; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Repeal Of Conflicting Provisions; Providing For The Transmittal Of This Ordinance To The State Department Of Economic Opportunity; And Providing For An Effective Date Upon The Approval Of This Ordinance By The State Department Of Economic Opportunity.

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Ordinance 2022-17, Amending The First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program; Providing For The Repeal Of All Code Provisions And Ordinances Inconsistent With This Ordinance; Providing For Severability; Providing For Inclusion In The Code Of Ordinances, City Of Marathon, Florida; And Providing An Effective Date.

Resolutions For Adoption *A. Resolution 2022-48, Approving An Interlocal Agreement Between The City Of Marathon, Florida (Hereinafter, The “City”) And Monroe County, Florida (Hereinafter, The “County”) Providing The Mechanism For The City To Coordinate With The Other Municipalities Through The County For The Engineering Survey Data Collection Using Mobile Scanning Technologies Utilizing Light Imaging Distance And Ranging (LIDAR) Scanners; Acknowledging That Such Work Will Be Funded By The City, The Cost Of Which Is $150,281.00; Providing For Rights And Responsibilities Of The Parties Under The Agreement; Providing For Signature; And Providing For An Effective Date. *B.

Resolution 2022-49, Authorizing The Purchase Of The ProCare Service Plan For Our LUCAS and Lifepak 15 Devices In An Amount Not To Exceed $47,666.86; Authorizing The City Manager To Appropriate Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date.

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Resolution 2022-50, Adopting A Fee Schedule For The Donation Of Moneys Either For The Land Acquisition Or For Affordable Housing As Provided In Section 107.09 1. And 2. “Lot Dedication Or Cash In-Lieu Of Dedication,” As Part Of The BPAS Scoring System; Providing For An Effective Date; And Providing For Immediately Implementation.

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Resolution 2022-51, Adopting A Fee Schedule For The Payment Of Moneys For Affordable Housing As Provided In Section 107.18. “Affordable Housing Requirements,” As Part Of The Transfer Of Building Rights Process; Providing For An Effective Date; And Providing For Immediately Implementation.

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Resolution 2022-52, Approving Grant Agreement ID Code R0016 Between The City And Florida Department of Health For Purchase of EMS Equipment; Appropriating Funds; And Providing For An Effective Date.

Ordinance 2022-10, Amending Chapter 102 “Development Application Review Procedures”, Article 17 “Appeals”, Amending Section 102.92 “Appeal Period” And Section 102.93 “Applicability” To Address Timeframes, Of The City Of Marathon Land Development Regulations; Providing For The Repeal Of All Code Provisions And Ordinances Inconsistent With This Ordinance; Providing For Severability; Providing For Inclusion In The Code; Providing For The Transmittal Of This Ordinance To The State Department Of Economic Opportunity; And Providing For An Effective Date Upon The Approval Of This Ordinance By The Department Of Economic Opportunity In Accordance With State Law.

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Resolution 2022-53, Approving a Contract Between The City of Marathon And Leland W and Jean H Cranmer for the Purchase of the Property at 8036 Porpoise Drive, Marathon, FL with Parcel ID 00329980-000000; Appropriating Funds; And Providing For An Effective Date.

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Resolution 2022-54, Approving a Contract Between The City of Marathon And Michele Cook for the Purchase of the Property at 200 39th Street, Marathon, FL with Parcel ID 00337670-000000; Appropriating Funds; And Providing For An Effective Date.

Ordinance 2022-11, Amending Chapter 104 “Specific Use Regulations”, Article 1 “General Provisions”, Amending Section 104.52 “Small Animal Shelter Or Animal Day Care”, Of The City Of Marathon Land Development Regulations; Providing For The Repeal Of All Code Provisions And Ordinances Inconsistent With This Ordinance; Providing For Severability; Providing For Inclusion In The Code; Providing For The Transmittal Of This Ordinance To The State Department Of Economic Opportunity; And Providing For An Effective Date Upon The Approval Of This Ordinance By The Department Of Economic Opportunity In Accordance With State Law.

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Resolution 2022-55, Amending The Ambulance Fee Schedule Mileage Charge And Authorizing Rate Increases As Medicare Increases Its Rates; And Providing An Effective Date.

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Resolution 2022-56 Awarding the contract for the Area 4 Filter Upgrade to Reynolds Construction, LLC In An Amount Not To Exceed $379,500; Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into Agreements In Connection Therewith, Appropriating And Expending Budgeted Funds; And Providing For An Effective Date.

Ordinance 2022-12, Modifying Section 32-34 Of The City Code Of Ordinances, ‘Tow Away Zones;’ Providing For Modifying The Existing Code Section To Consolidate Code Language, Modify The Individuals With Authority To Authorize Towing, And Add Two Tow Away Zones Predicated On Previous Council Actions; Providing For Rescinding Resolutions 2021-6 And 2022-37; Providing For Removal Of Any Sections Of The Code Found In Conflict With This Change In The Ordinance; Providing For Severability; Providing For Incorporation Into The Code Of Ordinances; And Providing For An Effective Date.

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Resolution 2022-57, Accepting The Responsible Proposal And Approving A Contract Between The City And 3rd Generation Plumbing, Inc. In An Amount Not To Exceed $53,980.00 For Utilities Installation At The Seven Mile Marina Property; Waiving The City’s Procurement Policy: Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Contract And Appropriate Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date.

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Resolution 2022-58, Accepting The Responsible Proposal And Approving A Contract Between The City And Discount Rock and Sand In An Amount Not To Exceed $57,340.00 For Site Clearing And Improvements At The Seven Mile Marina Property; Waiving The City’s Procurement Policy: Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Contract And Appropriate Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date.

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Resolution 2022-59, Rescinding Resolution 2022-43; Approving A Corrected Version Of Amendment Two To The Interlocal Agreement With Monroe County For Receipt Of Local Option Gas Tax Revenues Providing For The Transmittal To Monroe County And Other Local Jurisdictions; Providing For An Effective Date.

Denying A Request By Van Fischer For An Ordinance Of The City Of Marathon, Florida Amending The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) From Residential Low (Rl) To Residential Medium (RM) For Property Described As Block 18 Lot 7 Coco Plum Beach Pb4-166 Fat Deer Key, Monroe County, Florida, Having Real Estate Number 00365960-000000; And Providing For An Effective Date. (First Hearing)

Ordinances for Second Public Hearing and Adoption A. Ordinance 2022-09, Amending Chapter 103 “Zoning Districts”, Article 3 “Use And Intensity Tables”, Updating Table 103.15.1 “Uses By Zoning District”, Updating Table 103.15.2 “Density, Intensity And Dimensions For Zoning Districts”; Providing For The Repeal Of All Code Provisions And Ordinances Inconsistent With This Ordinance; Providing For Severability; Providing For Inclusion In The Code Of Ordinances, City Of Marathon, Florida; And Providing An Effective Date.

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Ordinances for First Public Hearing A. Ordinance 2022-15, Florida Amending The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) From Residential High (RH) To Mixed Use Commercial (MU-C) For Property Described As Block 2, Lots 1 Through 6, Excluding The North 150 Feet Of Lots 1 And 2, Parrish Subdivision, Key Vacas, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, Having Real Estate Numbers 00326760-000000, 00326780-000000, 00326800-000000, 00326790-000000, 00326810-000000, 00326820-000000, 00326840-000000; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Repeal Of Conflicting Provisions; Providing For The Transmittal Of This Ordinance To The State Department Of Economic Opportunity; And Providing For An Effective Date Upon The Approval Of This Ordinance By The State Department Of Economic Opportunity.

Ordinance 2021-27, Amending The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) From Residential Medium (RM) To Mixed Use-Commercial (MU-C) For The Property Described As Block 2, Lot 2 First Addition to Seacrest, Key Vaca Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, Having Real Estate Number 00339240-000000; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Repeal Of Conflicting Provisions; Providing For The Transmittal Of This Ordinance To The State Department Of Economic Opportunity; And Providing For An Effective Date Upon The Approval Of This Ordinance By The State Department Of Economic Opportunity.

Ordinance 2021-28, Amending The Zoning Designation From Residential Medium (RM) To Mixed Use (MU) For The Property Described As Block 2, Lot 2 First Addition to Seacrest, Key Vaca, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, Having Real Estate Number 00339240-000000; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Repeal Of Conflicting Provisions; Providing For The Transmittal Of This Ordinance To The State Department Of Economic Opportunity; And Providing For An Effective Date Upon The Approval Of This Ordinance By The State Department Of Economic Opportunity.

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at such hearing or meeting, one will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA Assistance: Anyone needing special assistance at the City Council hearing due to disability should contact the City of Marathon City Attorney at (305) 289-4130 at least five days prior thereto. Please contact the City Clerk at clavierd@ci.marathon.fl.us if you would like to receive any of the items on the agenda by email.

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KEYS COMMUNITY RALLIES BEHIND AHEC’S BUDGET SHORTFALL Nonprofit has made up nearly all of $650,000 funding request ALEX RICKERT alex@keysweekly.com

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n March 14, when the Florida state legislature passed a record-high $112.1 billion budget, Keys Area Health Education Center (AHEC) officials were devastated to learn that the spending plan did not include the $650,000 requested for the organization in order to provide medical and dental care to vulnerable Keys children in low- and moderate-income families.

Though it received significant funding for the last eight years — $500,000 for the 2021-2022 fiscal year — not a dime would come to the organization from the state level in 2022-2023.

“I literally don’t know what we’re going to do,” Michael Cunningham, AHEC CEO, told Keys Weekly upon learning the news.

But less than 90 days later, Cunningham says local governments and community organizations have answered the call for AHEC, with donations and commitments currently covering all but $20,000 of the agency’s original request to the state.

“It really was a daunting task to have to take on … but the community really came together,” said Cunningham. “There were multiple entities and individuals who reached out to us and helped with the process, whether it was directing us to specific foundations with specific assets or making introductions to individuals and other entities that we didn’t have a relationship with in the past.”

Though some commitments have yet to be fully finalized, AHEC’s tally currently includes: $100,000 from the Ocean Reef Community Foundation, with a $50,000 gift and another $50,000 requiring matching donations; another $100,000 grant obtained through the same foundation requiring a match; a $25,000 donation from the Ocean Reef Children’s Foundation; a $200,000 donation from the Edward B. and Joan T. Knight Foundation; a $25,000 donation from insurer Florida Blue; a $50,000 donation from Baptist Health South Florida; two $10,000 donations from the Key West Noon Time and Marathon Rotary Clubs; and a $9,500 donation from United Way of Collier County.

Other commitments from the Monroe County School District, the cities of Key West and Marathon, and the Village of Islamorada are in the works.

AHEC provides services to children during school hours including, but not

Keys AHEC’s dental van, launched in January, will continue thanks to community support after a state budget shocker. CONTRIBUTED

limited to, yearly physical exams, COVID-19 testing, sick and wellness visits, treatment for minor injuries, and vision and hearing tests and prescriptions. In January, the nonprofit partnered with the Waypoint Foundation and the Smile Maker program to add a state-of-the-art mobile dental van and serve all areas of the Keys on a rotating schedule.

According to Cunningham, much of AHEC’s offerings would have been temporarily axed if community partners hadn’t stepped up.

“With a $650,000 loss, that would have been roughly 60% of our funds,” he said. “We would have had to close about a third of our health centers and eliminate the dental program altogether. Having this support gives us a full budget, which means that we’ll be able to keep all centers open and be able to run our full dental program throughout next year.”

While the appropriations bill for AHEC was filed by state Rep. Jim Mooney in November 2021 and reported favorably out of the House Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee on Jan. 18, the organization has yet to receive a solid answer as to why the longtime funding request didn’t make it to the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

But looking forward, Cunningham said conversations with state Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez and Mooney have been encouraging, with AHEC moving up the list as a “renewed priority” for the next year.

In addition, AHEC has secured a new lobbying firm, moving on from lobbyists at Metz, Husband & Daughton in favor of Johnston & Stewart Government Strategies.

“I think with a new lobbying firm, we’re going to be very active with our local legislators as well as those on the Appropriations Committee, more so than we have been in the past,” said Cunningham. “It will include multiple visits to those

Keys AHEC CEO Michael Cunningham.

ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly

individuals and offices throughout the legislative calendar. … We should have their full attention next year.”

Offering special thanks to Uri Mikolay of the Ocean Reef Community Foundation, the Knight Foundation, Baptist Health and local municipalities, Cunningham said that while he is hesitant to see a silver lining in a major budget shortfall, the organization is beyond grateful for the new sources of community support.

“This will be something that we look back on and we learned from,” he said. “Certainly the new relationships and people understanding what we do and the importance of it, that was one of the positives that came out of the situation.”

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MARATHON WEEKLY / JUNE 9, 2022 Brian Grubb riding a wakeskate on a sunken boat off Key West. BRYAN SODERLIND/ Red Bull Content Pool

Legendary wakeboarders l Storm Alex fails

Tropica to wipe out Keys trip

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s Tropical Storm Alex churned in the Gulf of Mexico, five athletes from the elite Red Bull wakeboarding team ironed out final their Keys waterways advenfor details ture. Unfazed by the first storm of the ed 2022 hurricane season, the group arriv an in Key Largo for what was sure to be

epic adventure. n, "We brought a lot of equipment dow n we had two boats, two skis," said Bria eGrubb. Grubb is a two-time world wak st boarding champion and, at 41, the olde member of the team.

"It's kind of a lifestyle. We've been doing this since we were 10 years old," with said Grubb of competing and touring ed gniz friend Parks Bonifay. Bonifay is reco vaas one of the sport's premier trick inno tors. He's also a bit of a jokester. "I prob My ably did too many belly flops this trip. belly's a little red today," said Bonifay. si The two, along with teammates Mas Piffaretti, Guenther Oka and Meagan on Ethell, spent five days catching big air Key their wakeboards from Key Largo to West.

Tropical Storm Alex forced the crew to pull their boats out of the water in did Marathon for a day and a half, but that p not put a damper on the trip; the grou just headed to the Keys Cable Park in Beach Marathon and Grassy Flats Resort & Club.

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Parades and fireworks highlight celebrations

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ocal parades, beach parties and on-the-water fun topped off by fireworks displays will highlight Independence Day celebrations throughout the Florida Keys.

BRIDGE JUMP, PERMIT WAIT TIMES ON DECK FOR CITY COUNCIL Monthly meeting will also revisit boat ramp fees, vacation rental code enforcement ALEX RICKERT alex@keysweekly.com

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he Marathon City Council will convene for its next public meeting on Tuesday, June 14 at 5:30 p.m. at Marathon City Hall. All interested persons are welcome to attend. A host of familiar topics of interest to Marathon residents are slated for discussion, including: • A request by Hoonigan Industries to jump a car over the open portion of the Boot Key Harbor Bridge.

Originally proposed in January 2022, the request to the city was denied by staff due in part to improper planning and permitting, liability concerns and questions about the structural integrity of the bridge under the stress of such a jump. The council will revisit the possibility and logistics of permitting the stunt.

• A proposed $30,000 pledge to support Keys AHEC, an organization left severely underfunded when its request for $650,000 to help with health and dental care for vulnerable Keys children was left out of the state budget.

• A proposed fee schedule for the use of Marathon’s public boat ramps. Discussions of the fees at past meetings revolved around per-use launch and parking fees for visitors, while residents would continue to use the ramps for free or pay a smaller yearly fee for unlimited use.

• An update from city attorney Steve Williams on the city’s status with the Department of Economic Opportunity. Although the city and state signed a new Memorandum of Understanding on May 11 to narrow and specify permits and planning approvals that must be sent to the state for approval, the two entities intend to work to streamline the process further. There are options available for the city to shorten its wait time for permits, including decreasing its permit appeal period from 30 days to 5 days. An ordinance amending this appeal period is scheduled for public hearing.

• An update on options for software used to identify and cite illegal Marathon vacation rentals advertised online.

MARATHON • In family-oriented Marathon, the free-admission Sombrero Beach is the site of one of the Keys’ largest and longest fireworks displays, produced by the city of Marathon and the Rotary Club of Marathon. Spectators on land and hundreds of boaters traditionally line up for colorful views of the fiery dazzlers.

Families can gather Monday, July 4, for a full day of beachside activities beginning with a 10:30 a.m. patriotic parade that follows a route from Marathon High School on Sombrero Beach Road, MM 50 oceanside, to Sombrero Beach. The all-day celebration includes food, cold drinks and family entertainment. Visit floridakeysmarathon.com or call 305-743-5417.

KEY WEST • The Key Lime Festival features culinary and libation adventures Thursday, June 30, through Monday, July 4, showcasing the tiny fruit that inspired Key lime pie, the Florida Keys’ signature dessert. The mouthwatering Key Lime Pie Eating Championship, the festival highlight, is set for 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 4, at the oceanfront Southernmost Beach Cafe at 1405 Duval St. Participants with their hands behind their backs must dive in face-first to devour an entire 9-inch Key lime pie faster than their rivals. The event is free for spectators and gates open at 12:30 p.m. Visit keylimefestival.com.

• Mermaids in red, white and blue finery are expected to appear at the “4th of July Mermaid Splash” event, set for 10. a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lagerheads Beach Bar, a favorite spot at 0 Simonton Street. The shallow beach is perfect for a day of sandcastle building or relaxing with mermaids in the Key West sun. Admission is free, but tickets to swim with the mermaids must be purchased.

The fun is part of the Key West Mermaid Festival planned for Friday through Tuesday, July 1-5, in the island city. The family-friendly festival features interactive mermaid adventures while raising awareness about oceans and salty shores. Events include mermaid meet-ups, swim encounters with the festival's mermaid pod, ocean-themed parties and a weekend mermaid- and ocean-inspired marketplace at Truman Waterfront Park. A portion of festival proceeds will benefit Reef Relief's efforts to protect the coral

reef ecosystem. Visit keywestmermaidfestival.com.

• Since 1976, the Rotary Club of Key West has presented the island’s annual fireworks show. Staged from the Edward B. Knight Pier overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at 1800 White St., fireworks are to begin at 9 p.m. Monday, July 4.

Attendees can purchase drinks and food, including burgers and hot dogs, at a booth across from the pier on Atlantic Avenue, with proceeds to benefit the Rotary Club’s scholarship fund. There will also be a celebration before the fireworks at a catered, ticketed “Patriotic Dinner under the Fireworks” on the pier at 7 p.m. Dinner proceeds will benefit the Rotary scholarship fund as well. Visit keywestrotary.com.

BIG PINE & THE LOWER KEYS • The Lower Keys Rotary Club will host Independence Day festivities starting at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 3, at Big Pine Community Park, MM 31. Attractions include vendors, food, beverages, games, family activities and entertainment. Fireworks are scheduled to begin around 9 p.m. Admission is free but coolers, pets and personal fireworks are not allowed. Visit facebook. com/LowerKeysRotary or call 303-5010233.

UPPER KEYS • The Upper Keys Rotary Club and the Village of Islamorada will co-host the Independence Day Celebration at Founders Park, MM 87, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, July 4. Fireworks are to begin at dark.

Food and drinks can be purchased from vendors and live entertainment is planned for the family-friendly evening. On-site parking will be available for a suggested donation of $10 per vehicle. Proceeds benefit the Upper Keys Rotary Foundation. No coolers or outside food are permitted, but attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Visit islamoradachamber.com or call 305-664-4503.

• The Key Largo Chamber of Commerce will host the annual “Celebrating Freedom” July 4 parade from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m., to begin at mile marker 98.2 in front of Anthony’s Clothing Store.

• At about 9:30 p.m., the annual bayfront Blackwater Sound fireworks celebration will be held at Rowell’s Waterfront Park, mile marker 104.5. The dazzling display of shimmering lights is to be provided by the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Visit web.keylargochamber.org/ events or call 305-451-1414 for more details.

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MARATHON WEEKLY / JUNE 9, 2022 A juvenile yellow-crowned night-heron in Key West.

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he storm had just ended and it was as if someone had flipped a switch. The sky was blue, the wind was gone, the humidity felt a little vengeful. ... is a photograIt happened so quickly it apparently caught out pher, writer, and the professional weatherpersons, so now they were semi-professional birdwatcher. He standing in a puddle, in their matching blue profeshas lived in Key sional weatherperson costumes, in front of the only West for more 20-yard section of the Higgs Beach sea wall where than 25 years and there were any waves at all. may no longer It had to be pretty sweaty inside those zippedbe employable in the real world. He up raincoats and bib pants, but it no doubt made is also executive things look worse than they were on a TV screen and director of the stretched out the drama for their ratings.

Florida Keys AuduI took a walk out on the pier and saw a lot of bon Society. people doing the normal things – riding bikes, fishing, walking dogs, staring wistfully at the sea – and when I got back to my car the weatherpersons were gone, replaced by a group of happy 6-year-olds splashing in the same puddle.

The only bird I’d seen was a magnificent frigatebird hanging motionless over West Martello like some kind of detached light fixture. It’s possible I’d seen a gull or a pigeon but just edited it out of my consciousness.

Across the street, at the foot of the FAA tower, the grass was flooded and a mishmash of birds was trying to make up for whatever calories they’d missed during the storm – two dozen starling, a dozen cattle egrets, half-a-dozen white ibis, a snowy egret, a great egret, a grab bag of doves. Gray kingbirds made sorties off the barbed wire. Northern mockingbirds stood around and tried to yell at everyone.

Seeking a little shade, I drove down to the swale just outside of Indigenous Park on Stevens Avenue. Most of the year it’s just a weedy little indent in the ground, but when the rains come, it tends to fill up and can occasionally attract a good bird or two.

I thought maybe there was a chance for a teal or a spoonbill or something.

I started to open the door but then stopped. There was a yellow-crowned night-heron standing stock still less than 10 feet from the car.

Yellow-crowned night-herons are some of the more common birds in the backcountry, but you do see them around Key West occasionally, generally in places where the ground is soft and there’s a good bit of shade. Yellow-crowned night-herons are about a foot tall and have short necks, as herons go, and thicker, more solid-looking bills. They can be very striking in a muted color palette kind of way, a trim gray with a black head, a bold white slash under each eye, the nominate yellow crown, and, at the right time of year, long feathers that hang off the back of their head like tally ribbons on an old timey sailor’s cap.

This one, though, was a juvenile, brown with flecks of gray and white in a pattern that made it look dull and tweedy.

The bird was watching me, but not moving. It was hard to say if it wasn’t moving because it saw me or because it was just doing what it was going to do anyhow. Yellow-crowned night-herons are

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some of the lowest-energy hunters out there. People who have studied them showed that, while they hunt, they can spend more than three-quarters of their time in “stand and wait” mode, a fifth of their time “peering,” and the rest in “walk slow” mode. It works for them. They don’t dig the crabs or other crustaceans out of the mud. They find the appropriate habitat – usually within three meters of water – become part of the scenery and wait for their prey to move into their proximity.

They are so good at this that when the closely related Bermuda night-heron went extinct – most likely due to heavy human inhabitation – Bermuda became so overrun with crabs that it was difficult to walk anywhere without crunching on crustaceans. They had to import yellow-crowned night-herons to restore the ecological balance.

Adult yellow-crowns have red eyes, but this juvenile’s were more of an amber-orange, which jibed with the earthy tones of its plumage. And I was curious what that eye led it to comprehend.

Cars can work as blinds. The birds no doubt see you, but they often don’t consider you a threat until you open the door.

Sight is a bird’s strongest sense. Their eyes are the largest, proportional to body size, of any land vertebrate. And whereas human eyes tend to have about 200,000 receptors per millimeter, birds can have between 400,000 and 1 million per millimeter. And their brains are built to process that information quickly. Also, where humans have eyes on the front of their head and typically have about a 120-degree visual field, birds’ eyes are generally on the sides of their heads, and can have a much wider field of view. (The American woodcock has a full 360-degree field of vision.)

My optical standoff with the yellow-crown lasted a few minutes. Then the bird seemed to make a decision. It silently turned and without fanfare shifted from stand-and-wait mode to walkslow mode. I thought it brave to turn its back on me like that, especially as it was declining to hurry. But then I lifted my camera to take a few shots, and through the long lens could see the nightheron wasn’t fully 90 degrees facing away from me, but about 85 degrees. And I could see the broad convex arc of its eye curving out from the side of its head. Meaning it could still see me.

I waited until he stepped behind a rock and the visual link between us was broken, then I put the car into gear and slowly drove on.

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Weeks 7 and 8 of the Marathon Meltdown are in the books!

Here are your “biggest losers” for the last two weeks, ranked by each team’s average percent of body weight loss per individual. Teams were challenged this week by a holiday weekend and a one-week break from accountability with a canceled weigh-in on Memorial Day. Plans are in the works for the Meltdown awards ceremony on Thursday, July 7 with details to be announced soon.

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RANKINGS 4. Sassy By Summer: 0.80% Teresa, Lisa, Nicole

7. Waisting Away Again: 0.40% Robert, Mallory, Kacey

10. Tons of Fun: 0.23% Andrew, John, Lisa

5. Lift It to Lose It: 0.61% Bambi, Cindy, Robyn

8. Air Bellies: 0.36% Diana, Wilson, Viviana

11. Make it Happen: 0.06% Grimi, Lynn, Lynny

6. Team Less Is More: 0.45% Michelle, Bruce, Donna

9. Slim-O-Knockers: 0.34% Melissa, Giovanna, Mariuska

12. Oversize Highway: Lorie, Eric, Anneke

AVERAGE TEAM WEIGHT LOSS: 0.58%

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hether it’s the ketogenic diet, incorporating more whole foods or going completely plant-based, the key to any successful healthy eating and weight loss strategy requires some planning ahead, a few good accountability partners and a written commitment to yourself and better health.

What are your health goals? Do you want to lose weight? Reduce medications? Exercise pain-free? Being crystal clear about your health goals will empower you to celebrate your little victories as well as your big wins on your journey to better health.

When it comes to meal prep and planning, many are hesitant to start, thinking they’ll need to devote hours to the process. While healthy eating does require a time commitment, it may not be as much as most would believe. Below are some tips to make the process less of a chore.

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Box or Moink, or keeping an eye out at the supermarket and stocking up when your favorite proteins go on sale.

For instance, when chicken breasts and thighs are on sale, buy several packages and stock up on your favorite spice blends to pre-season proteins and freeze for use at a later date. Food for Thought has a variety of combinations from around the globe – think curry from the Middle East or jerk blends from Jamaica. Cajun spices from Louisiana are great for chicken

as well as shrimp and fish, which thaw quickly on those weeknights you’re short on time. If you don’t have a vacuum sealer, Ziploc bags will work.

Just be sure to remove as much excess air before freezing to avoid freezerburned food.

Pull out your pre-seasoned protein in the morning before work to thaw during the day and roast or saute with a bag or two of your favorite frozen veggies for a quick and easy weeknight meal on the fly.

Plan the week’s meals based on your family’s schedule Cooking a brand new meal seven days a week can be quite challenging when factoring in work schedules, extracurricular activities, after-work obligations and summertime fun.

Take life and your family’s dinner schedule one week at a time. What nights do the kids have practice? What nights will you be home? Plan to cook meals on the nights you’ll be home and prepare enough to take leftovers the next day so you won’t be tempted to order out for lunch the next day.

Even if you don’t take leftovers to work, you’ll know there will be enough food in the fridge to reheat a quick meal when your family arrives home after the sun goes down.

Cold salads that hold up for several days in the fridge (apparently, the Jennifer Aniston salad is trending) or a rotisserie chicken, bag of mixed greens, hot sauce and your favorite low fat bleu cheese or ranch make a salad that feels like wing night and can help keep you on track on your health journey.

Blair Shiver-Nealis is the co-owner of Food for Thought natural market and cafe in Marathon.

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From cats and dogs to Guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, reptiles and birds, the perfect addition to your family is waiting for you at one of the SPCA’s two campuses, in Key West and Marathon. The SPCA’s knowledgeable staff will help with advice and care tips while working to ensure a good fit between each pet and its people. The SPCA’s Golden Paw program also provides special assistance with vet bills and medications for special-needs and older animals that require a little extra TLC. See all the animals waiting for a home at fkspca.org. To contact the Marathon campus, call 305-743-4800 or visit the campus at 10550 Aviation Blvd.

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MARATHON WEEKLY / JUNE 9, 2022 ALEX RICKERT alex@keysweekly.com

THAT IS ONE CUTE BABY

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER STAFF RALLIES TO CARE FOR NEWBORN CALF

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olphin Research Center’s newest flippered addition is in need of a few helping hands. Thankfully, she has dozens waiting in line.

When DRC staff came to work on the morning of May 31, they were treated to a small miracle in their lagoons: expecting 15-year-old mother Gypsi had given birth to a baby girl overnight.

Though they were overjoyed to finally lay eyes on the calf they had waited a year to meet, their initial reactions were tempered by immediate challenges. As is quite common for first-time dolphin mothers, Gypsi seemed confused as to how to best care for her youngling. The mother and daughter shared a lagoon for a short time with Gypsi’s own 48-year-old mother Tursi, who attempted to guide the calf but was unable to nurse it with the nutrient-rich milk that only her mother could provide.

In an effort to provide the infant with the nutrition and supervision she needed, DRC’s animal care experts elected to move the calf to the facility’s medical pool, a separate habitat that would allow her to be more easily supervised and bottle fed around the clock.

Since the move, the little one has had an endless rotation of animal care staff swimming by her side nearly 24 hours a day, including three-person, three-hour overnight shifts every night – even through last weekend’s tropical storm. Though she’ll venture off on her own at times, her comfort zone is what’s known as the echelon position – swimming slightly beneath the lower body of her caretaker, just as she would ordinarily do with her mother.

Early on, she even allowed trainers to “surf” her, laying on their chests for an easy ride around the surface of her pool. And when she’s tired, she simply cruises into her trainers’ arms and falls asleep for a quick nap.

Nutrition for the calf is one of the team’s main focuses, and though the little one’s mother is not physically present in the pool, Gypsi has pulled her weight in a different capacity. Some may be surprised to learn that as mammals, baby dolphins drink milk from their mothers by curling their specially-designed tongues to create a watertight seal around the nipple in the mother’s mammary slit.

After months of prep work with her trainers leading up to the birth, Gypsi has learned to voluntarily allow the team to extract milk from her mammary glands using gentle suction from a specially-designed dolphin equivalent of a breast pump. Using a combination of this milk and a special infant formula developed by SeaWorld, the baby receives nutrition through a bottle or small tube every 90 minutes, allowing her to take in the necessary fatty calories while still reaping the immune system benefits from her own mother’s milk. At just 30 pounds, weight gain over her first few weeks and months will prove critical for the youngling.

Though DRC’s cautiously optimistic staff has thrown every possible medical advantage at the baby dolphin, the little one remains in a guarded condition through such a vulnerable period of life. Dolphins experience high mortality rates through the first year in both wild and human care settings, and first-time pregnancies are always considered high risk. Some studies of dolphin life expectancies exclude animals that don’t make it through their first year.

DRC’s veterinary and animal care teams will continue to give the baby her best chance to thrive – a chance she more than likely would not have been afforded in the wild. The center has proven extremely successful in raising dozens of dolphin calves in the past, but the present situation is admittedly a first, even for them.

Thankfully, the team can rely on the experience of staff veterinarian Dr. Scott Gearhart, who has successfully raised neonates in his prior career at SeaWorld. The crew has listened to advice from other facilities that faced similar challenges, and has been more than happy to share its experiences with other organizations to add to the ever-growing knowledge base for newborn cetacean care.

According to CEO Rita Irwin, every day with the calf brings a need for constant reassessment, as caretakers work to ensure comfort and efficiency for both Gypsi and her calf during milk collections and bottle feedings. Over the course of this interview, animal care staff elected to increase the frequency of the day’s feedings in order to help the baby pack on some pounds. The team leaves no stone unturned, experimenting with all aspects of her care – right down to, for example, the shape and rigidity of the nipple on her bottle.

Gypsi’s calf uses her specialized tongue to latch on for a bottle feeding of her mother’s milk. DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER/Contributed

With no readily available “cetacean bottle” on the shelves of animal care suppliers, DRC’s crew currently uses a version originally designed for bottle-feeding lambs. Providing just the right length and balance between flexibility and rigidity, the design allows the calf to securely latch on and drink without collapsing the nipple with her surprisingly strong tongue.

Adding round-the-clock care for the little one to the daily operations of a large facility has understandably left the staff exhausted. With at least two months to go until the baby can eat solid food, the crew knows they’re in for the long haul.

And yet, each one of them can’t help but smile as they move through a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hand-raise the infant. Getting staff to volunteer for shifts at all hours of the day and night isn’t a problem. But telling them to leave a baby dolphin and get some rest? That’s another story.

And according to Irwin, she’d expect nothing less.

“It’s DRC at its finest,” she said. “If we could use every staff member, every single person would volunteer to be in here and help her. We say we’re a family, and when families have someone who needs urgent care, we all rally.”

For updates on the calf and donation opportunities to support Dolphin Research Center’s ongoing efforts, follow the facility’s Facebook page or visit www.dolphins.org.

After hours of swimming, the baby parks herself in Erica Wisniewski’s arms for a quick nap. ALEX RICKERT/ Keys Weekly

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KILLER SWORD A battle lasting nearly five hours ended in victory for Marathon-based Outlaw Sportfishing’s captain Brad Picariello, mate Steve Wisniewski and two charter clients from Massachusetts as the foursome hauled in a 12-foot swordfish. Beginning the battle on their last drop of the day 30 miles offshore in 1,500 feet of water, the crew traveled more than eight miles, winding up 38 miles offshore by the time the fish was subdued.

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MARATHON WEEKLY / JUNE 9, 2022 Alma with her pet eastern indigo snake at Freddie’s Gift Shop.

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THE SNAKE LADY

Highly-touted hunter and sewer brought an attraction to Marathon

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lma Cagle Bishop was born on June 9, 1902, and grew up in what she called the Texas boondocks. She hunted snakes on the Lone Star State’s plains as a little girl.

Before long, Alma was skinning her prey and using the leather to craft handmade belts, wallets and handbags. As word spread about the elegant designs of her hand-sewn wares, people she had never met began showing up at her ranch house to buy snakeskin goods.

When she had saved up enough money, Alma bought a car and a trailer and set off on an adventure that crisscrossed America. Whenever she started running low on cash, she stopped, went out into the woods and caught more snakes. After finding her way to Florida, she bought a house in Fort Myers and began working as a cashier for the local telephone company.

Alma continued to hunt for snakes, skin them and sew their leather into beautiful creations. The hunter in her loved the Everglades, where she would venture out to collect her specimens.

She caught hundreds of rattlesnakes for noted herpetologist Ross Allen and his Ross Allen Reptile Institute at Silver Springs. Allen wrestled alligators and milked venom from rattlesnake fangs for curious crowds who stopped at his attraction and learning facility.

Because collecting rattlesnake venom was deemed critically important, Alma was given a government vehicle, a 1941 Dodge “reconnaissance” vehicle, to use to get out into the Everglades and capture the slithery creatures. She would go out into the Florida wilds for a week at a time, sometimes with five or six other snake hunters, but she was always the only female snake handler. In 1951, Alma accompanied Ross Allen to Cuba to film a movie about the island’s wildlife.

By 1951, Alma was living in the Florida Keys.

She sold her Fort Myers house on Monroe Street for $3,500 in 1945 and moved to the Keys, where she had traveled on several snake-hunting expeditions. In those days, eastern diamondback rattlesnakes and red rat snakes were still found in abundance.

When she sold her house and left Fort Myers, she bought a house trailer, BRAD drove down to Marathon, and parked BERTELLI it on Key Vaca, where she quickly became something of a local celebrity is an author, – Alma, Marathon’s snake lady. speaker, and Florida Keys historian.

At about the same time that Alma His latest book, drove her trailer down the Overseas “The Florida Keys Highway, Maud and Gilbert Spence Skunk Ape Files,” arrived on Key Vaca and opened their is a fun blend of Flamingo Bar and Restaurant in Mara- two of his favorite subjects — Florida thon. Maud invited Alma to set up a Keys history and little gift shop at the Flamingo, where the Skunk Ape. she sold snake skins and her handsewn wallets, bags and belts. Alma also showed off her pet snakes, an Eastern indigo snake (North America’s largest snake) and a boa constrictor, both famously photographed while draped in Ss across her shoulders.

However, the star of her shop was also the namesake of the little place she named Freddie’s Gift Shop. Freddie was a pet marmoset given to Alma as a gift. The tiny member of the monkey family weighed all of five ounces and proved so popular with people who came to browse through her snakeskin products that she named the shop after him. The shop, and Alma the snake lady, became something of a roadside attraction. Her leathers garnered enough attention to attract clients from as far away as Hollywood, California.

Alma listed her government-issued 1941 Dodge reconnaissance vehicle in the classified section of The Miami News for $1,000 in 1948. She still went snake hunting in the subtropical hammocks of the Keys when she could and did not require the Dodge to do that. When she could no longer go out into the bush and find local snakes, she traveled to South America on buying trips to purchase exotic snake skins to stitch into her leather creations. She sold her goods at Freddie’s but also from barstools at some of the local watering holes.

There are other parts of her life that are generally commented upon when people write about Marathon’s snake lady – how many lovers she may or may not have had, or how one time she allegedly rode her horse up to a bar in Key West – but those are not the things that made Alma such a badass. In the 1940s and 1950s, she was stomping around in the Florida wilds side-by- side with a bunch of men, out catching hundreds of rattlesnakes because the government needed the venom to produce anti-venom. Today, rattlesnakes are still milked of their venom in the name of medical research.

Alma Cagle Bishop once said about the Florida Keys, “It is the nearest thing to heaven I know.” It is good to know she felt that way because Alma, the snake lady, spent the rest of her life on Key Vaca. Alma Cagle Bishop died on Aug. 31, 1975, after she was hit by a car while walking across the Overseas Highway in Marathon the night before. She is buried on Big Pine Key at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

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oco Gauff is a talent... a veteran sports ed tennis columnist, says player, but the only sport she’s not No. 1. Iga he doesn’t follow Swiatek is. is cricket. That Gauff, ranked leaves plenty of others to fill 23, is from the Unithis time. ed States. Swiatek ralphmoro1936 is from Poland. On @gmail.com Saturday, June 4, in the finals of this year’s French Open, Swiatek crushed, demolished and destroyed Gauff, 6-1, 6-3, for her second women’s singles title in three years. It was over in one hour and three minutes. TV commentator John McEnroe said Swiatek “overwhelmed” Gauff.

That was about it, too.

Both young women cried when it was over. So did announcer Mary Carillo. It was that kind of an emotional match at Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris. I thought both competitors reacted remarkably well, though.

Gauff was never in it. It was 4-0 before she won her first and only game of the first set. In the second set, Gauff started out well, breaking Swiatek’s serve in the second game to go up 2-0, but it was soon 5-2 Swiatek and then 5-3, before Swiatek wrapped it up.

Swiatek immediately ran up into the stands to hug her father.

Swiatek, the Pole, spoke in perfect English, as she thanked her team, her dad, her sister at home, her opponent (“You’ll be here,” she told Gauff), the officials, the fans; she tried but couldn’t think of the name of her sponsor, she thanked her God, and then said, ”the people of Ukraine, stay strong.”

So, we didn’t have Serena or Venus Williams there after having become accustomed to having one of the Williams sisters in contention. I know, we’ve been spoiled. Of course, Swiatek had a little help when Ashleigh Barty of Australia, who had been No. 1, retired in the past year. That left the top spot for Swiatek. And on Saturday, she proved she deserved it.

Less than 24 hours later, the U.S. had another chance at No. 1 when the all-USA team of Gauff and Jessica Pegula faced

an unranked French team for the women’s doubles championship.

But the French rallied to win, 2-6, 6-3, 6-3.

In men’s singles, Spaniard Rafael Nadal took his 14th French and 22nd overall grand slam title, defeating Norwegian Casper Ruud, 6-3, 6-3, 6-0. We are used to seeing Nadal there and we saw him win big-time.

Nadal took his victory fairly calmly, but he did hug it up with the ball kids. Otherwise, it was business as usual. 22? Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have 20. I’d say that’s too close for comfort.

Nadal may think that way, too. “I don’t know what can happen in the future,” Nadal told the crowd. “I will keep fighting to try to keep going. For me it is incredible to play here with amazing support from you to me.”

We, meaning the United States, did have other chances at a French title, but those went awry, too. In mixed doubles, two non-U.S. citizens faced two other non-U.S. citizens. In men’s doubles, Austin Krajicek of Tampa and Martin Dodig competed, but lost to Marcelo Arevaco and Jean-Jo Rojer, 6-7, 7-6, 6-3.

There was another championship on the weekend: The Thursday-Sunday U.S. Open women’s golf championship at Pine Needles in North Carolina. By the second hole on Sunday, Minjee Lee was at 15 under par, five strokes better than Mina Harigae and seven over Lydia Ko. By the end of what was actually an exciting final day, the margin between Lee and Harigae had dropped from five to four when Lee bogeyed the 18th hole.

Lee is from Australia and earned $1.8 million, a new figure for the Open. Harigae is from the United States and earned a little more than $1 million. Not bad for four days of work, but Harigae did not win and is not No. 1.

Of the top 10 (who all qualify for next year’s tournament at Pebble Beach, California), only three were from the U.S. Those are Harigae, Nelly Korda and Megan Khang.

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Colleagues congratulate Fishermen’s Community Hospital Nurse of the Year Jessica Bauser. CONTRIBUTED

FISHERMEN’S, MARINERS ANNOUNCE NURSES OF THE YEAR

Habitat for Humanity directors, donors, allies and friends along with officials and employees from the City of Marathon and Keys Contracting Services gather to break ground on Habitat’s newest Marathon development. LARRY BENVENUTI/Contributed

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY’S ‘BELL HAVEN’ BREAKS GROUND Development will be largest build yet in Middle Keys ALEX RICKERT

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n June 2, rain from the weekend’s incoming storm held off just long enough for Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys’ ceremonial ground-breaking for “Bell Haven.” Named after the late Jill Bell, a beloved longtime volunteer and Habitat staff member, the $3.3 million development is the organization’s largest build ever in the Middle Keys. It will include four duplex buildings for a total of nine units: six three-bedroom, two-bath homes; two two-bedroom, twobath homes; and a single condo unit with two bedrooms and two baths.

“The more working families we have in stable housing, the more sustainable our economy becomes, and the better our community becomes as well,” said Marathon Mayor John Bartus, thanking the partnership among Habitat, the Monroe County Commission, and the Monroe County Land Authority.

“Habitat stabilizes our community by providing shelter and protection,” said Chris Todd Young, executive director for Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys. “Bell Haven is a place of protection and safety, a place to thrive and a place to call home.”

The build is scheduled for completion in late summer 2023, and Habitat for Humanity plans to open the application period for the homes in early 2023. For more information on the application process, visit www.habitatmiddlekeys.org.

Keys Contracting Services president Chris Gratton, right, presents Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys executive director Chris Todd Young with a ceremonial groundbreaking shovel. ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly

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ishermen’s Community Hospital and Mariners Hospital, both part of Baptist Health, have announced their 2022 Nurses of the Year.

The recipients, Jessica Bauser of the Multispecialty Acute Care Center at Shae Lykins is the Fishermen’s Community Mariners Hospital Hospital, and Shae Lykins Nurse of the Year. of the Acute Care Center CONTRIBUTED at Mariners Hospital, were recognized for their unwavering dedication to their profession, patients and community.

"Shae is the embodiment of what it means to deliver the highest quality of care," said Ron Burke, vice president and chief nursing officer at Fishermen’s Community Hospital and Mariners Hospital. "She is skilled, passionate, reliable and always puts the needs of the community first. She possesses a willingness to go above and beyond her job responsibilities and helps her colleagues with whatever they may need."

"Jessica is a nurse to admire.” Burke continued. “She is a wonderful role model and an integral part of the nursing team at Fishermen's Community Hospital. She is extremely knowledgeable, understanding, and kind. Jessica demonstrates this through her interactions with both patients and co-workers."

The Nurse of the Year award is presented annually to candidates who are nominated by their peers. Nurses who receive this honor are selected by the hospital’s Collaborative Nurse Practice Council. Both nurses will be the designated nominees for their hospitals for the system-level Baptist Health 2022 Nurse of the Year award.

“Jessica and Shae and all of the nominees are deserving of recognition and gratitude for the compassion they display and their commitment to excellence,” said Drew Grossman, CEO of Fishermen’s and Mariners.

“They exemplify quality in nursing and are a wonderful representation of our entire team of nurses who continue to take pride in their profession.”

— Contributed

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FIELD OF DREAMS 20 years later and you can help rebuild!

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TIME OUT FOR TOURISM

Florida Keys tourism industry representatives take time out for a group photo on June 7 while attending IPW 2022 in Orlando. Posing with a bicycle is Stacey Mitchell, Monroe County Tourist Development Council director.

Also in the front row, from left, are Sabine Chilton, TDC international sales manager; Megan Coccitto, Kimpton Key West; and Liana Pyne, Oceans Edge Key West Resort & Marina. In the back row, from left, are Ashley Keeney, Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club; Emma Cashmore, Axis Travel Marketing; Michelle Dvortsin, Islamorada Resort Collection; Yves Vrielynck, TDC destination sales manager; Marcel Sprenger, Get It Across; and Markham McGill, TDC director of sales. IPW is the leading U.S. inbound travel trade show connecting U.S. travel exhibitors with tour operators and other travel trade buyers. GARY CRALLÉ/Florida Keys News Bureau

MONROE COUNTY RESIDENT BABIES OFFERED SLEEP SACKS The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County, in partnership with the Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition, is providing free sleep sacks for infants as part of the Healthy Babies initiative. Through this collaboration, breastfeeding and safe sleep resources are included in Welcome Baby Bags, in an effort to reach every baby born in the Keys. For more information, visit keyshealthystart.org or call 305-293-8424. CONTRIBUTED

t was a little over two decades ago, during my first term as mayor, that Marathon’s City Council purchased the parcel at the top of 75th Street in Marathon. The Rotary Club of Marathon had brought the idea of a children’s park, the Field of Dreams, to the council. It was a fantastic idea, and soon after, through a lot of community involvement and hard work, the Rotary Children’s Park became a reality.

Rotarian Jane Daniels pushed hard to get this project happening; she had more than able assistance from Rita Rose, who spearheaded the brick sales that helped finance the project. So many other club members went all in on the project, far too many to name here. When it came time to build the park, the entire community came out in droves to, in the words of one Captain Picard, “Make it so.”

Some Rotarians and volunteers were “affected” by poisonwood during the clearing of the parcel – but they got better. Future City Manager Mike Puto was the grand poohbah of the construction event, while contractor and future council member and mayor Jeff Pinkus was the job foreman. A great mix of skilled and unskilled volunteers did the heavy lifting and built the park.

While I tended to the latter in terms of the volunteer skillset, Jeff Pinkus found out I could operate a chainsaw and had me cut creosotesoaked logs flush with the ground so that the swing sets could be anchored.

I went through a lot of chains and chainsaws that day … and boy, were my arms (and everything else) tired.

Two really cool things happened: first, Marathon’s children got a very cool new park; second, my involvement with the project finally got me to join Rotary — a decision I’ve never regretted in the 20 years since.

Those 20 years, however, saw a lot of wear and tear on the park elements — so much so that the current council approved the total reconstruction of Rotary Park. Like before, the park’s design firm (Play By Design) took the redesign to the children of our community. And just like before, our local kids were the ones who came up with all the features in the new park plans.

We have a design, and construction time is once again upon us. The city’s Parks & Recreation department is asking for volunteers of all skill levels to come out and build our new park.

Construction is scheduled to begin

Monday, June 20 and go through Sunday, June 26.

Parks & Rec Director Paul Davis has organized the volunteer process into four-hour shifts each day; adventurJOHN ous volunteers can commit to an entire BARTUS day if they choose. is the Mayor of Volunteers can the City of Maraalso specify their thon. He also is skill level, from a musician who skilled at power performs around tools to helping with town. For more food, childcare or see johnbartus. general assistance. com And the more the merrier — building this park was a blast for all of us those two decades ago. It is guaranteed to be a fun time with friends and neighbors, and the result will be a shining new park, constructed of materials designed to last longer and survive our harsh seaside summer climate.

If you can’t volunteer, there are still ways to help. There are opportunities to sponsor different elements of the park, as well as a chance to purchase a fence picket that can be personalized with your name. And if you are the owner of one of our fine local restaurants, food donations for the construction days will be gratefully accepted.

If you have questions, or would like to know more about how you can help rebuild our Field of Dreams, email wardj@ci.marathon.fl.us, or call the park office at 305-743-6598.

Two decades ago, our community came together to give our children a fantastic place to play. Kids who played in that park are now bringing their children to the same park. Be part of the legacy that will be our new Field of Dreams.

As an aside, if you are interested in finding out more about how the Rotary Club of Marathon works in our community (and has a whole lot of fun doing so), please join us for lunch at the Florida Keys Country Club — we meet each Wednesday at noon. Our big July 4th Beach Party and fundraiser is happening real soon, and we can use the help. Join us for lunch, and join us in building a better tomorrow!

— Catch John each Monday at Boondocks, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Key Colony Inn, and Thursdays at Sparky’s Landing. Find his music anywhere you download or stream your music. www.johnbartus.com

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any of our readers often ask, “Why are your Top 10s so belligerent and mean-spirited?”

And we always reply with the same answer, “Our editors are the type of people who pull for the bad guys in movies.” With this in mind, and to appease our softhearted followers, we found 10 offbeat headlines from around the country that do not mention oil prices, guns, Johnny Depp, the stock market or monkeypox. So here are …

HEADLINES IN THE U.S. THIS WEEK 10. CNN: “New EU rule will require all phones and electronics to use a standard charger.”

Translation: The average family will save five hours per week looking for specific phone and tablet chargers.

9. Fox 5 New York: “Pro-choice activists strip during Joel Osteen service.” Translation: “If you buy luxury jets with tax-exempt status, you should, at least, liven up the Sunday worship service.”

8. The Wall Street Journal: “How David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust Redefined Stardom.” Translation: David Bowie was cool then and now. One can never read enough about the coolness of David Bowie.

7. CNN: “Tumors just vanished — cancer patients now in remission after drug trial.”

Translation: None needed.

Please let this be real.

6. Essay in The Atlantic: “Why is Dad so Mad?” Translation: This is actually a great read, but it also reminds dads everywhere that you’re not the only grumpy father out there, while examining the joys and perils of fatherhood.

5. CBS News: “Proud Boys leader charged with conspiracy.” Translation: It’s all fun and games to peddle racism and hate while playing dressup with military fatigues you bought from the local Army

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4. Fox News: “No apology. Kid Rock tells Tucker Carlson he stands by drunken rant attacking Oprah Winfrey.” Translation: Nothing could be more Fox News than Kid Rock talking it up with Tucker Carlson about not apologizing for a drunken rant against a prominent African American woman in America.

3. The Daily Beast: “Trump Staffer Told Fake Electors to Operate in ‘Complete Secrecy’: Email.” Translation: Both sides are always looking for smoking guns. Well, the televised Jan. 6 coverage will be littered with them, but we doubt everyone will be watching.

2. The U.S. Sun: “Tiger Woods turned down $1B to join Saudibased LIV Golf series.” Translation: The myth that “everyone has a price” just got debunked … or, we at least know that Tiger’s integrity costs more than a billion dollars. Dustin Johnson, not so much.

1. CNN: “Ted Lasso will end with Season 3. But that was always the plan.” Translation: Sadly, it will be the end of a refreshingly positive comedy on Apple TV+. However, it is a wonderful reminder that we are about to get another dose of Jason Sudeikis for a final season of streaming perfection.

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FACTS FROM THE TAX COLLECTOR Sam Steele

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• Property tax bills for the first installment of 2022 were mailed out and are due by June 30. If the first installment is not paid by July 31, then you will be removed from the plan.

• Delinquent tangible taxes for 2021 must be paid by June 30 or a warrant will become effective on July 1.

• Local business tax renewals will be mailed out at the end of June for the 2023 business cycle.

• As a reminder, online rental platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.)

DO NOT remit the 5% tourist development tax to our office.

It is the homeowner’s responsibility to ensure the tax has been remitted.

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• A property that is being rented out for six months or less must have a tourist development tax account.

• All rental properties must also have a local business tax, regardless of how long they are being rented.

• If you suspect a fraudulent property rental, you may report it on our hotline at 1-855-422-4540.

• Original passport applications may be processed at the Harvey Government Center.

Please visit our website for more information.

• Customers may now obtain a paper title for their vehicles and vessels at any of our office locations.

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BRIEFLY City of Marathon adjusts wastewater connection fee The City of Marathon is increasing the wastewater connection fee for new commercial and residential construction for the first time since 2008. In accordance with increases to the Consumer Price Index, the Marathon City Council passed a resolution in March to set the fee at $12,340.

“Although the new rate has been advertised and heard by council, the city of Marathon is taking extra steps to ensure that contractors and homeowners are aware of the rate change,” said Marathon City Manager George Garrett.

The new rates will take effect on Thursday, June 9. More information is available from Libby Frazier at 305-289-5005 or via email to frazierl@ ci.marathon.fl.us.

Sanctuary Advisory Council sets next public meeting The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council will meet in Marathon on Tuesday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The council will welcome new members and vote on the next chair and vice chair. The agenda also includes updates from the Florida Keys and South Florida Ecosystem Connectivity Team, Mission: Iconic Reefs and the upcoming U.S. Geological Survey work at Looe Key. In addition, sanctuary leadership will provide an update on the timeline for release of the Restoration Blueprint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.

Public comment will be accepted via email to floridakeys@noaa.gov during the meeting. An agenda and supporting materials are at floridakeys. noaa.gov/sac. For questions or information prior to the meeting, please contact Liz Trueblood at elizabeth. trueblood@noaa.gov.

Rotary Park build still seeks volunteers

Marathon’s rebuild of Rotary Park, set for June 20-26, is still seeking volunteers of all skill levels throughout the build week.

The build requires at least 80 volunteers, with roughly 30 signed up as of June 2. Volunteer shifts run from 8 a.m. to noon, noon to 5 p.m., and 5 to 8:30 p.m. on each day of the build. Volunteers may indicate their skill levels and availability on the volunteer form found through the QR code below. Opportunities range from

OBITUARY working a sign-in table and serving food to providing skilled labor with power tools. Childcare is available for parents who wish to volunteer.

Koler, Christensen appointed to District Advisory Committee Marathon residents and business owners Kate Koler and Leslie Christensen have been appointed to the Monroe County Tourist Development Council’s District III Advisory Committee. Filling the council’s vacant at-large and lodging industry representative positions, the pair will be charged with helping to promote Keys tourism by advising the TDC as it determines the best way to spend funds collected through bed taxes.

As the owners of Sweet Savannah’s and American Coastal Vacation Rentals, respectively, Koler and Christensen are well-versed in matters affecting visitors to the Keys and the businesses serving them. As longtime residents of Marathon, both are deeply aware of the challenges facing locals as the island chain attempts a balance between its workforce and a flourishing vacation rental industry.

With her service beginning on April 20, Koler’s three-year term will continue until April 2025. Christensen’s term began June 1 and will continue until May 2025.

Summer schedule is here at Marathon library Friday, June 10: Photography (Adults), 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Investment Club, school age, 2 p.m.; Arts & Crafts: learn to knit, school age, 4 p.m.

Saturday, June 11: Easy Yoga (Adults), 10 a.m.; Maker Lab, school age, 2-3 p.m.

Monday, June 13: 3D Printing Open Lab, 10 a.m.; VR & Robots Open Lab, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 14: Get Creative with Art, (adults & teens), 9:30-11:30 a.m.; MahJong, 10 a.m.; Explore the Depths: Learn Scuba Diver Hand Talk, preschool storytime,10:30 a.m.; Weekly Game Day, school age, 2 to 4 p.m.; Dungeons & Dragons, adults, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, June 15: Cosmic Kids Movement & Yoga Adventures, 10:30 a.m.; Dungeons & Dragons Adults, 5 p.m.

Thursday, June 16: MCSO Animal Farm here at the library!, ages 6-12, 10:30 a.m.; Procraftinators: Crafting with Cricut (Adults), 2-3:30 p.m.; Weekly Dance Party, school age, 4 p.m.

BRUCE J. FALTA 1958-2022 Bruce J. Falta, age 63, of Marathon, passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2022.

Bruce was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on Dec. 31, 1958, to Jerome Francis and Arline Marie (Falta). He was raised in Newport News, Virginia, where he attended grade school. After grade school, he went straight to work on tugboats, where he found his passion for being on the water and anything marine related.

Due to his love for the industry, he later became a captain and then became self-employed in the marine industry.

Bruce’s lifelong passion was for being on the water and boats.

After many years as a captain, working on boats and being around the docks, he earned the nickname Captain B.J. In addition, he enjoyed anything sports related and sweet desserts at night.

Bruce leaves behind his daughter, Jasmine Falta of Tampa, Florida; his son, Justin Falta of Naples, Florida; his adored grandson Eric Banzer of San Diego, California; his sister Sally Manz and her husband David of Marathon; his sister Amy Puto and her husband Jerry of Islamorada; his brother David Falta and sister-in-law Velvet of Wellington, Florida; and his brother Craig Falta of Cocoa, Florida, along with many adored nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Scott Falta.

Bruce was loved by many and will be deeply missed. A celebration for Bruce’s life will be held on Saturday, June 25 at 11 a.m. at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens located at 525 111th Ave. N, Naples, Florida.

LAURA BETH (BAKER) HRYTZAY 1956-2022 Laura was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania and graduated from Sharon High in 1974. She was a graduate of Clarion State College with a bachelor’s degree in education in 1978. Laura taught fourth grade at Bowling Green Elementary School from 1978 to 1979 before returning to Sharon for many jobs, including as a bank teller. Laura left Sharon in November 1980 and got a job dispatching for the Florida Highway Patrol in Miami in January 1981.

Laura then went to the dispatch office of FDLE. In 1985, Laura took a job with Miami-Dade Aviation Department landside operations until she retired in June 2016. Laura lived life in stride, loved her family and friends, and loved her husband Lloyd. They were together 32 years and were married for 26 years after their wedding on April 9, 1996.

Laura is preceded in death by her parents Rita and Raymond Baker, sister Rita M. Baker (Babe), brother Raymond A. Baker Sr. (Rayme), and nephew Raymond A Baker Jr. Laura is survived by her husband Lloyd Hrytzay and stepchildren Arthur Hrytzay II and Kristina Hrytzay Ortega, as well as seven grandchildren.

She is also survived by her sisters Barbara Williams and Janice Baker (Brad Dietz), five nieces and four nephews. Laura will be remembered at St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage, Pennsylvania.

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STUDENTS GET DIVE CERTIFIED Coral Shores’ marine science program provides exploration

THIS WEEK’S DIVE REPORT Conditions were a little confused this past week.

We had a nice day for diving, a windy day and then the rains came through last weekend.

With the weather opening up this week, we were able to get our local Coral Shores High School marine science students certified. Obtaining the certification is part of the requirement for students within the marine science program so they can participate in numerous ERIC dive activities, such as coral restoration and marine BILLIPS debris cleanups, throughout the year. Every June, we offer a class to the students in need of their certificais the owner, tion. captain and This year, we certified 12 students. The marine sciinstructor at ence class at Coral Shores High School is led by none Islamorada Dive Center and Florida other than Beth Rosenow.

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June 8 was World Ocean Day. According to the United Nations, the ocean covers 70% of the planet. It’s our life source as it supports humans and every other organism on Earth.

Consider a marine debris dive, some coral planting or a beach cleanup to keep our oceans as clean and healthy as they can be.

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NEXT WEEK’S DIVE REPORT Rain drenched the Keys at the beginning of the week, but it all clears up toward the weekend. Visibility shouldn’t take long to improve after the rains we had.

CONSERVATION UPDATE Consider signing yourself up for a dive to plant coral onto the reef.

It all starts with some education and training, and of course, diving. Key Dives takes divers out every second and fourth Saturday of the month, while Islamorada Dive Center takes folks out every first and third Saturday of the month. Conch Republic Divers take divers out every third Sunday of the month.

www

Coral Shores marine science students visit Florida Keys Dive Center to get certified.

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https://keydives.com

Free for Locals; space limited.

As we enter hurricane season, it’s good to remember that coral reefs play a critical part in shoreline resilience.

They help dampen storm surge and wave energy coming towards our homes and businesses by acting as natural sea walls.

Healthy reefs are more effective than manmade seawalls to protect the shore.

Coral Outplanting Reef Clean-ups Sponge Planting www.keydives.com www.icareaboutcoral.org

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16540 Old State Road, 4A Sugarloaf Key, Florida Keys

SOLD BY THE ASHKARIAN/ARDIS TEAM!

Congratulations to our Buyers! Working together as a team and persevering through the entire real estate process together is a privilege. Our customer service is one of the most valuable assets that we can provide to our clients. We are very excited about your new dream home purchase.

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For reservations, please call: (786)-638-8106 1 Knights Key Boulevard, MM 47 Marathon, FL 33050 IslaBellaBeachResort.com ©2018 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. All rights reserved. ®,TM and SM are registered trademarks licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An equal opportunity company. Equal housing opportunity. Each office is independently owned and operated, except offices owned and operated by NRT Incorporated.

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If you want the most aggressive, most effective agent in your market, call or text .

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©2018 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. All rights reserved. ®,TM and SM are registered trademarks licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An equal opportunity company. Equal housing opportunity. Each office is independently owned and operated, except offices owned and operated by NRT Incorporated.

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SOLD!

389 N. Angler's Drive, #202, Marathon FL 33050

It sold in 11 days!

Danial Marrs

305-767-3495 Danial@SeafarerRealty.com www.SeafarerRealty.com

LOCAL AND VETERAN OWNED

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Mile Marker 59, Grassy Key (next to the Dolphin Research Center), 305-517-6484 Visit our www.sswreck.com for online ordering and upcoming special events

Tuesday-Sunday 12pm - 8pm Closed on Monday 61 53rd Street, Ocean Marathon 305.414.8626

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of ReALIGNA located at 1014 White Street, Key West, FL 33040 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Theory of Alignment, LLC, a Florida limited liability company Publish: June 9 & 16, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF SALE MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Notice of Sale of Surplus Vehicles The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be selling a number of surplus vehicles by sealed bids. All bids must be received by 10:00am on Wednesday June 22nd, 2022. The bids will be opened publicly on Wednesday at 10:30am on June 22nd, 2022.

A list of vehicles to be sold may be viewed on our website; www. keysso.net.

Bidding instructions and required bid forms are available on the website or can be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters building 1st floor reception, or by contacting: Michael Cabot 305-293-7477 305-797-0115 Michael Griffin 305-292-6832 Monroe County Sheriff’s Office 5525 College Rd, Key West, Fl. 33040 The Property to be sold is open to the public for inspection at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Headquarters building at 5525 College Rd., Key West, Fl. 33040 15 – VEHICLES On the following dates and times: June 14th, 2022 9:00am – 11:00am June 16th, 2022 2:00pm – 4:00pm The Sheriff’s Office makes no representation or guarantee of mechanical condition.

All sales are, as is, no warranty. All sales are final.

Publish: June 9 & 16, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF SALE Best Lien Services Inc. located at: 7290 SW 41 St., Miami, FL 33155, will sell at a reserve public sale on July 5, 2022 at 9:00 am the following vehicles at said location to satisfy lien pursuant to Chapter 713.78 of the Florida statues: 2015 KIA UT KNDJX3A50F7134471 Location: G C Mechanical Services, 13333 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050 P#: 813-410-3698 Sum to redeem vehicle is: $10,913.05 Owner/Lienholder may inspect/ recover vehicle by contacting Best Lien Services, 7290 SW 41 St., Miami, FL 33155 (1-866-2999391) at least 1 week prior to the lien sale, all sales are with reserve 20% buyers premium.

Publish: June 9, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE Florida Keys Council of the Arts Notice of Upcoming Meetings The Florida Keys Council of the Arts will hold the following meetings via Communications Media Technology using a ZOOM webinar platform. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public input will be: JOIN ZOOM via the Zoom app and use each meeting ID and password listed.

Meetings are open to the public, and all are invited to attend. Questions, or to RSVP, please email Liz Young at director@keysarts.com Art in Public Places Committee Meeting

LEGAL NOTICES Tues., June 14, 2022 04:00 PM Eastern Time Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 841 2889 6114 Passcode: 849899 Executive & Finance Committee Meeting Thurs., June 23, 2022 04:00 PM Eastern Time Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 816 9656 3797 Passcode: 625264 Publish: June 9, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The District I Advisory Committee (DAC I) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the June 29, 2022 regular meeting of the District I Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform. If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL.Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/86157541534 Meeting ID: 861 5754 1534 One tap mobile +19292056099,, 86157541534# US (New York) +13017158592,, 86157541534# US (Washington DC) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at Pacini-Maxine@ monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on June 24, 2022.

All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance.

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

Publish: June 9, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The District II Advisory Committee (DAC II) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease

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Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the June 28, 2022 regular meeting of the District II Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform. If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL.Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/82192662856 Meeting ID: 821 9266 2856 One tap mobile +19292056099,, 82192662856# US (New York) +13017158592,, 82192662856# US (Washington DC) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at Pacini-Maxine@ monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on June 24, 2022.

All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance.

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

Publish: June 9, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at Pacini-Maxine@ monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on June 24, 2022.

All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance.

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

Publish: June 9, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The District III Advisory Committee (DAC III) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the June 29, 2022 meeting of the District III Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform. If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL. Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/81288454143 Meeting ID: 812 8845 4143 One tap mobile +19292056099,, 81288454143# US (New York) +13126266799,, 81288454143# US (Chicago) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The District IV Advisory Committee (DAC IV) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the June 28, 2022 meeting of the District IV Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform. If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL. Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/81062896292 Meeting ID: 810 6289 6292 One tap mobile +19292056099,, 81062896292# US (New York) +13017158592,, 81062896292# US (Washington DC) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at Pacini-Maxine@ monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on June 24, 2022.

All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance.

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

305.743.0844

LEGAL NOTICES are hearing or voice impaired, call "711".

Publish: June 9, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The District V Advisory Committee (DAC V) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, Monroe County Emergency Directive 20-06, and the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) social-distancing guidelines established to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the June 28, 2022 meeting of the District V Advisory Committee will be conducted via CMT, using a Zoom Webinar platform. If the Governor issues a subsequent order changing directives for Local Government Public Meetings, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will provide updates on the County Website at MonroeCounty-FL. Gov. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/88119208125 Meeting ID: 881 1920 8125 One tap mobile +19292056099,, 88119208125# US (New York) +13126266799,, 88119208125# US (Chicago) Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at Pacini-Maxine@ monroecounty-fl.gov, or by calling (305)296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Documents must be received no later than Friday 5:00 P.M. on June 24, 2022.

All District Advisory Committee Meetings/workshops of the Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public and one or more TDC Member or County Commissioners may be in attendance.

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

Publish: June 9, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers EARLY NOTICE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW of a Proposal to Support Activity in the 100-Year Floodplain and Wetland June 2, 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 will be submitting an application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for their Resilient Grant Planning Program to complete the planning, design, permitting, and mitigation of rehabilitation and improvements to a critical property owned by the City, known as Coco Plum

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Beach. This property is located on Coco Plum Drive, Marathon.

The purpose of this project is for planning and design to repair and redevelop this critical property to mitigate for flooding due to sea level rise, high tides, and storm events. In addition, the project will provide safety improvements and allow for stated uses.

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 mitigate against flooding from rising sea level, tides, and weather events.

Written comments must be received by Maria Covelli, Grants Coordinator, at 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 on or before July 7, 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 Publish: June 9, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

La Ciudad de Marathon 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 Marathon, que se encuentra en un área de llanura de inundación en su totalidad. El proyecto se está llevando a cabo para mitigar las inundaciones causadas por el aumento del nivel del mar, las mareas y los fenómenos meteorológicos.

Los comentarios por escrito deben ser recibidos por Maria Covelli, Coordinadora de Subvenciones, en 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 en o antes del 7 de julio de 2022. Los comentarios también se pueden enviar 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 Marathon Oficial Certificador Ambiental Publish: June 9, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

EARLY NOTICE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW 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 Junio 2, 2022 Ciudad de Marathon, Florida 9805 Overseas Hwy Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-5020 Para: Todas las agencias, grupos y individuos interesados Esto es para notificar que la Ciudad de Marathon presentará una solicitud al Departamento de Protección Ambiental de Florida para su Programa de Planificación de Subvenciones Resilientes para completar la planificación, diseño, permisos y mitigación de rehabilitación y mejoras a una propiedad crítica propiedad de la Ciudad, conocida como Coco Plum Beach. Esta propiedad está situada en Coco Plum Drive.

El propósito de este proyecto es planificar y diseñar para reparar y desarrollar esta propiedad crítica para mitigar las inundaciones debido al aumento del nivel del mar, las mareas altas y los eventos de tormentas. Además, el proyecto proporcionará mejoras de seguridad y permitirá usos recreativos.

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).

EARLY NOTICE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW of a Proposal to Support Activity in the 100-Year Floodplain and Wetland June 2, 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 will be submitting an application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for their Resilient Grant Planning Program to complete the planning, design, permitting, and mitigation of rehabilitation and improvements to a critical property owned by the City, known as The Quay. This property is situated on US 1 at MM 53.5 bayside.

The purpose of this project is for planning and design to repair and redevelop this critical property to mitigate for flooding due to sea level rise, high tides, and storm events. In addition, the project will provide safety improvements and allow for recreational uses.

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 mitigate against flooding from rising sea level, tides, and weather events.

Written comments must be received by Maria Covelli, Grants Coordinator, at 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 on or before July 7, 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

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Environmental Certifying Official Publish: June 9, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

an application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for their Resilient Grant Planning Program to complete the planning, design, permitting, and mitigation of rehabilitation and improvements to a critical property owned by the City, known as Marathon City Marina. This property is located at 800 35th Street, Marathon.

The purpose of this project is for planning and design to repair and redevelop this critical property to mitigate for flooding due to sea level rise, high tides, and storm events. In addition, the project will provide safety improvements and allow for stated uses.

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 mitigate against flooding from rising sea level, tides, and weather events.

Written comments must be received by Maria Covelli, Grants Coordinator, at 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 on or before July 7, 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 Publish: June 9, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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 Marathon 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 Marathon, que se encuentra en un área de llanura de inundación en su totalidad. El proyecto se está llevando a cabo para mitigar las inundaciones causadas por el aumento del nivel del mar, las mareas y los fenómenos meteorológicos.

Los comentarios por escrito deben ser recibidos por Maria Covelli, Coordinadora de Subvenciones, en 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 en o antes del 7 de julio de 2022. Los comentarios también se pueden enviar 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 Marathon Oficial Certificador Ambiental Publish: June 9, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

EARLY NOTICE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW 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 Junio 2, 2022 Ciudad de Marathon, Florida 9805 Overseas Hwy Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-5020 Para: Todas las agencias, grupos y individuos interesados Esto es para notificar que la Ciudad de Marathon presentará una solicitud al Departamento de Protección Ambiental de Florida para su Programa de Planificación de Subvenciones Resilientes para completar la planificación, diseño, permisos y mitigación de rehabilitación y mejoras a una propiedad crítica propiedad de la Ciudad, conocida como The Quay. Esta propiedad está situada en la US 1 en MM 53.5 bayside.

El propósito de este proyecto es planificar y diseñar para reparar y desarrollar esta propiedad crítica para mitigar las inundaciones debido al aumento del nivel del mar, las mareas altas y los eventos de tormentas. Además, el proyecto proporcionará mejoras de seguridad y permitirá usos recreativos.

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 Marathon 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 Marathon, que se encuentra en un área de llanura de inundación en su totalidad. El proyecto se está llevando a cabo para mitigar las inundaciones causadas por el aumento del nivel del mar, las mareas y los fenómenos meteorológicos.

Los comentarios por escrito deben ser recibidos por Maria Covelli, Coordinadora de Subvenciones, en 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 en o antes del 7 de julio de 2022. Los comentarios también se pueden enviar 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 Marathon Oficial Certificador Ambiental Publish: June 9, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers EARLY NOTICE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW of a Proposal to Support Activity in the 100-Year Floodplain and Wetland June 2, 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 will be submitting

EARLY NOTICE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW 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 Junio 2, 2022 Ciudad de Marathon, Florida 9805 Overseas Hwy Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-5020 Para: Todas las agencias, grupos y individuos interesados Esto es para notificar que la Ciudad de Marathon presentará una solicitud al Departamento de Protección Ambiental de Florida para su Programa de Planificación de Subvenciones Resilientes para completar la planificación, diseño, permisos y mitigación de rehabilitación y mejoras a una propiedad crítica propiedad de la Ciudad, conocida como Marathon City Marina. Esta propiedad está situada en 800 35th Street, Marathon.

El propósito de este proyecto es planificar y diseñar para reparar y desarrollar esta propiedad crítica para mitigar las inundaciones debido al aumento del nivel del mar, las mareas altas y los eventos de tormentas. Además, el proyecto proporcionará mejoras de seguridad y permitirá usos recreativos.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2020-CA-44-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 23RD 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: An Undivided 1/416th interest as a tenant in common with other owners in the Resort Facility (1 Time Share Interest), according to the Time-Sharing Plan thereof, recorded in Official Records Book 1003, Pages 1806 through 1877, of the Public records of Monroe County, Florida (“Plan”). Together with the right to occupy, pursuant to the Plan, Unit 606, during Unit Week 45. Parcel I.D. #00004500-000100.

Pursuant to AMENDED ORDER ON PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO RESET FORECLOSURE SALE DATE entered in a case pending in said Court, the 1ST day of JUNE, 2022.

Style of which is: THE BANYAN TREE OF KEY WEST CONDOMINIUM AND OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION Plaintiff vs.

WILLIAM STAFFORD, ET. AL. Defendant And the Docket Number of which is 44-2020-CA-44-K (Count VIII; Unit 606, Week 45) WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 2ND day of JUNE, 2022.

KEVIN MADOK, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Riza Hall Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming as interest in the surplus from the 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2020-CA-44-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 23rd 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: Condominium Unit 503, Unit Week 24, of THE BANYAN TREE OF KEY WEST CONDOMINIUM, together with an undivided interest in the common elements, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in Official Records Book 988, Page 1510, as amended from time to time, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

Pursuant to AMENDED ORDER ON PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO RESET FORECLOSURE SALE DATE entered in a case pending in said Court, the 1ST day of JUNE, 2022.

Style of which is: THE BANYAN TREE OF KEY WEST CONDOMINIUM AND OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION Plaintiff vs.

WILLIAM STAFFORD, ET. AL. Defendant And the Docket Number of which is 44-2020-CA-44-K (Count X; Unit 503, Week 24) WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 2ND day of JUNE, 2022.

KEVIN MADOK, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Riza Hall Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming as interest in the surplus from the 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.

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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 23RD 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: Week 31 in Condominium Parcel #603 of the Banyan Tree of Key West Condominium, as shown on Declaration of Condominium, as recorded on the Official Records Book 872, at Page 1654 of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

Pursuant to AMENDED ORDER ON PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO RESET FORECLOSURE SALE entered in a case pending in said Court, the 1ST day of JUNE, 2022.

Style of which is: THE BANYAN TREE OF KEY WEST CONDOMINIUM AND OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION Plaintiff vs.

WARFIELD M LEWIS, ET. AL. Defendant And the Docket Number of which is 44-2020-CA-45-K (Count II, Unit 603, Week 31) WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this

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KEVIN MADOK, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Riza Hall Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming as interest in the surplus from the 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.

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ON PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO RESET FORECLOSURE SALE DATE entered in a case pending in said Court, the 1ST day of JUNE, 2022.

Style of which is: THE BANYAN TREE OF KEY WEST CONDOMINIUM AND OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION Plaintiff vs.

WARFIELD M LEWIS, ET. AL. Defendant And the Docket Number of which is 44-2020-CA-45-K (Count IV; Unit 508, Week 24) WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 2ND day of JUNE, 2022.

KEVIN MADOK, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Riza Hall Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming as interest in the surplus from the 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.

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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: An Undivided 1/416th interest as a tenant in common with other owners in the Resort Facility known as the Banyan Tree of Key West VI (1 Time Share Interest), according to the Time-Sharing Plan thereof, recorded in Official Records Book 1003, Pages 1806 through 1877, of the Public records of Monroe County, Florida (Plan). Together with the right to occupy, pursuant to the Plan, Unit 608, during Unit Week 34.

Pursuant to AMENDED ORDER ON PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO RESET FORECLOSURE SALE DATE entered in a case pending in said Court, the 1ST day of JUNE, 2022.

Style of which is: THE BANYAN TREE OF KEY WEST CONDOMINIUM AND OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION Plaintiff vs.

WARFIELD M LEWIS, et al.

Defendant And the Docket Number of which is 44-2020-CA-45-K (Count VI; Unit 608, Week 34) WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 2ND day of JUNE, 2022.

KEVIN MADOK, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Riza Hall Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming as interest in the surplus from the 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2020-CA-45-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 23RD 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: An undivided 1/260th interest as a tenant in common with other owners in the Resort Facility (1 Time Share Interest), according to the Time-Sharing Plan thereof, recorded in the Official Records Book 1088, Page 1018, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida (Plan).

Together with the right to occupy, pursuant to Plan, Unit 803, during Unit Week 20.

Pursuant to AMENDED ORDER ON PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO RESET FORECLOSURE SALE DATE entered in a case pending in said Court, the 1ST day of JUNE, 2022.

Style of which is: THE BANYAN TREE OF KEY WEST CONDOMINIUM AND OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION Plaintiff vs.

WARFIELD M LEWIS, ET. AL. Defendant And the Docket Number of which is 44-2020-CA-45-K (Count III; Unit 803, Week 20) WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 2ND day of JUNE, 2022.

KEVIN MADOK, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Riza Hall Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming as interest in the surplus from the 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.

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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 23RD 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: Condominium Unit No. 508 of Unit Week 24, of BANYAN TREE OF KEY WEST, CONDOMINIUM, together with an undivided interest in common elements, according to the Declaration thereof, as recorded in Official Records Book 988, at Page 1510, of the Public Records of MONROE County, Florida.

Pursuant to AMENDED ORDER

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2020-CA-45-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 23RD 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: An Undivided 1/416th interest as a tenant in common with other owners in the Resort Facility (1 Time Share Interest), according to the Time-Sharing Plan thereof, recorded in Official Records Book 1003, Pages 1806 through 1877, of the Public records of Monroe County, Florida (Plan). Together with the right to occupy, pursuant to the Plan, Unit 606, during Unit Week 23.

Pursuant to AMENDED ORDER ON PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO RESET FORECLOSURE SALE DATE entered in a case pending in said Court, the 1ST day of JUNE, 2022.

Style of which is: THE BANYAN TREE OF KEY WEST CONDOMINIUM AND OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION Plaintiff vs.

WARFIELD M LEWIS, ET. AL. Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2020-CA45-K (Count V; Unit 606, Week 23) WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 2ND day of JUNE, 2022.

KEVIN MADOK, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Riza Hall Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming as interest in the surplus from the 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.

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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 23RD day of June 2022 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2020-CA-45-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 23RD 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 Week No. 34 in Condominium Parcel No 101 of the Banyan Tree of Key West Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, as recorded in Official Records Book 872 at Page 1654 in the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all amendments thereto, if any.

Pursuant to AMENDED ORDER ON PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO RESET FORECLOSURE SALE DATE entered in a case pending in said Court, the 1ST day of JUNE, 2022.

Style of which is: THE BANYAN TREE OF KEY WEST CONDOMINIUM AND OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION Plaintiff vs.

WARFIELD M LEWIS, et al.

Defendant And the Docket Number of which is 44-2020-CA-45-K (Count VII; Unit 101, Week 34) WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 2ND day of JUNE, 2022.

KEVIN MADOK, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Riza Hall Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming as interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days

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Publish: June 9 & 16, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2020-CA-45-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 23RD 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: An Undivided 1/416th interest as a tenant in common with other owners in the Resort Facility (1 Time Share Interest), according to the Time-Sharing Plan thereof, recorded in Official Records Book 988, Pages 1510 through 1580, of the Public records of Monroe County, Florida (Plan). Together with the right to occupy, pursuant to the plan, Unit 503, during week 36.

Pursuant to AMENDED ORDER ON PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO RESET FORECLOSURE SALE DATE entered in a case pending in said Court, the 1ST day of JUNE, 2022.

Style of which is: THE BANYAN TREE OF KEY WEST CONDOMINIUM AND OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION Plaintiff vs.

WARFIELD M LEWIS, et al.

Defendant And the Docket Number of which is 44-2020-CA-45-K (Count XIV; Unit 503, Week 36) WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 2ND day of JUNE, 2022.

KEVIN MADOK, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Riza Hall Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming as interest in the surplus from the 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: June 9 & 16, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. 22-CP-000069-P IN RE: ESTATE OF JANE D. FERGER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JANE D. FERGER, deceased, whose date of death was March 4, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070.

The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

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

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733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD 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: June 9, 2022 Signed on this 2nd day of June, 2022.

Personal Representative: CHRISTIE R. CURIE 70 Pumpkin Cay Road Key Largo, Florida 33037 Attorney for Personal Representative: BRIAN V. MCAVOY, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 0047473 Roetzel & Andress LPA 850 Park Shore Drive, Third Floor Naples, Florida 34103 Telephone: (239) 649-6200 Email: bmcavoy@ralaw.com Secondary Email: serve. bmcavoy@ralaw.com Publish: June 9 & 16, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 50 High Point Road, Plantation Key, Florida 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 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: June 2, 2022.

Personal Representative: Jeanne M. Yednak 186 East Ridge Road Islamorada, Florida 33036 Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert K. Miller, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 359173 Cunningham Miller Rhyne PA 10075 Overseas Hwy PO Box 500938 Marathon, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-9428 Fax: (305) 743-8800 E-Mail: Service@floridakeyslaw. com Secondary E-Mail: rmiller@ floridakeyslaw.com Publish: June 2 & 9, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-000096-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF PASCAL RAYMOND, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of Pascal Raymond, deceased, whose date of death was August 4, 2021, 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 served must file their claims with this Court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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 TIMES 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 June 2, 2022.

Personal Representative: Francois Fournier 22813 Calico Jack Circle Summerland Key, Florida 33042 Attorney for Personal Representative: Cyrus Malhotra, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0022751 THE MALHOTRA LAW FIRM, P.A. 3903 Northdale Blvd., Suite 100E Tampa, FL 33624 Telephone: (813) 902-2119 Fax: (727) 290-4044 Email: filings@ FLprobatesolutions.com Secondary: ryan@ FLprobatesolutions.com Publish: June 2 & 9, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-45-P IN RE: ESTATE OF CAROL ANN BRENN, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Carol Ann Brenn, deceased, whose date of death was December 17, 2021, is pending

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO: 22-CP-138-K IN RE: ESTATE OF GRACE LYNN UPSHAW, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of Grace Lynn Upshaw, Deceased, whose date of death was February 17, 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 the 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 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD 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 June 2, 2022.

Signed on this 27th day of May, 2022.

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LEGAL NOTICES Reece Upshaw Spencer, Petitioner 1300 Big Pine Avenue Big Pine Key, Florida 33043 Attorney for Personal Representative Lee Robert Rohe, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 271365 LEE ROBERT ROHE, P.A. Post Office Box 430678 Big Pine Key, Florida 33043 Telephone: (305) 745-2254 Email: lrrlaw@bellsouth.net Publish: June 2 & 9, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-49-M DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF PATRICIA A. FASCHING Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Patricia A. Fasching, deceased, whose date of death was April 24, 2022, 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: June 2, 2022.

Personal Representative: Nanette Young 295 N. Anglers Drive 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: June 2 & 9, 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-155-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF GARY EDWARD THOMAS, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of GARY EDWARD THOMAS, deceased, whose date of death was May 7, 2022, Case: 22-CP-155-K is pending in the Circuit Court, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and

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other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is: June 2, 2022.

Personal Representative: JUDY KAY RAKES c/o Samuel J. Kaufman Law Offices of Samuel J. Kaufman, P.A. 3130 Northside Drive Key West, Florida 33040 Attorney for Personal Representative: Samuel J. Kaufman, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0144304 Law Offices of Samuel J. Kaufman, P.A. 3130 Northside Drive Key West, Florida 33040 Email designation for service: Service.Probate@ samkaufmanlaw.com Telephone: (305) 292-3926 Fax: (305) 295-7947 Publish: June 2 & 9, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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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.

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 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2022-CP-00027-P IN RE: ESTATE OF GERALD A. DRONEY a/k/a GERRY DRONEY Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of GERALD A. DRONEY a/k/a GERRY DRONEY, deceased, whose date of death was December 10, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, File No. 2022-CP-00027-P, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives’ 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: June 2, 2022.

Personal Representatives: ERIN STARNES 1410 Vistazo Street West, #5 Tiburon, CA 94920 ERICA NABERS P.O. Box 8184 North Port, FL 34290 Attorney for Personal Representatives: AISLYNN THOMAS-MCDONALD,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA FAMILY DIVISION CASE NO.: 22-DR-211-P IN RE: THE ADOPTION OF: ERIC RUBEN MUNOZ-MORENO, (Name to be given child(ren) Adoptee(s).

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND STEPPARENT ADOPTION TO: ERIC MANUEL OTERO ESPINO LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 817 MADRID ROAD, KEY LARGO, FLORIDA 33037 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Joint Petition for Adoption

by Stepparent has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on: RUBEN MUNOZ, JR. whose address is 49 NORTH MARLIN AVENUE, KEY LARGO, FLORIDA 33037, on or before July 1, 2022, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at: 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, Florida 33070, 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 minor child(ren) are identified as follows: Date of Birth: 09/19/2013 Place of Birth: Miami Beach, Miami Dade County, FL Physical Description of Respondent: Age: 45, Race: Hispanic, Hair Color: Brown, Eye Color: Green, Approximate Height: 5’9”, Approximate Weight: 220 lbs.

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.

Dated: 05/31/2022 KEVIN MADOK, CPA, Clerk CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Jennifer Havengar Deputy Clerk Publish: June 2, 9, 16 & 23, 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,

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

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars - Vans - TrucksRunning or Not. $CASH$ 305-332-0483 BOATS FOR SALE 2008 Triumph 19.5' 140hp Suzuki 200 hours, bimini top, electronics, covers, no rips on cushions, live well, trolling motor, push pole, life jackets, and trailer.

Well maintained. Located in Marathon. $15,400 Call 305-393-3439 PLACE YOUR BOAT FOR SALE AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305743-0844 TODAY!

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

COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT PLACE YOUR COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 TODAY! EMPLOYMENT UPPER KEYS

Shell World Key Largo, seeking engaging, dependable, 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

EMPLOYMENT MIDDLE KEYS

Pancho's Fuel Dock in Marathon is looking for a part-time cashier Thu/Fri/ Sat. Please call 305-7432 2 8 1 .

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 Counter Help.

Pay based on experience.

Apply in person at 2525 Overseas Highway, Marathon. 305-289-9884 Help Wanted Two Conchs Bait and Tackle in Marathon- competitive wages and working 3040 hrs a week. Contact George 305-289-0199 Boat rental company in Marathon needs a mechanic.

Boat experience a plus.

Call 305-481-7006 Also hiring a boat cleaner call 305-481-7006.

City of Marathon Current Job Openings: Code Compliance Officer, Engineering Intern, Marina Customer Service Rep, Part-time Marina Custodian/Maintenance and Marina Tech/ Pump Out Captain. Full Benefits. EOE Please see City website for details www.ci.marathon.fl.us 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@ s we e t s a v a n n a h s. c o m

305.743.0844

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

HOUSING FOR RENT

Come Join Our Family and Have Fun At Work!

Hiring: Host, Hostess & Servers - Full &/or parttime. AM & PM Shifts.

Apply in person at Castaway Restaurant, end of 15th Street, Oceanside, Marathon or email: lobstercrawl@gmail.com

experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. To apply, please visit our careers page: www.my100bank. c o m / c a r e e r s

Large Studio Bedroom Suite in Conch House in Marathon - Funrnished. $1,600/month includes utilities for 1 person.

Second person additional $$ for utiilities. F/L/S No Pets. 305-610-8002

No Experience Necessary - Concrete Field Testing Technician needed. Full-time. Year round. We train you to go to various job sites and collect samples.

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

Starting pay $18/hour.

Pay rate will rise at intervals. 305-743-5555 HIRED IN LESS THAN 3 WEEKS!!

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

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

Key West Art Center & Gallery is looking for part time sales associate, one to three days per week, for our busy, colorful gallery located in Old Town. Hourly wage starts at $14/hr. Gallery is open 10 am to 5 pm daily. Contact Nancy at nhenning@bellsouth.net HIRED IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK!!!

PLACE YOUR HELP WANTED AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 TODAY! HOBBIES/COLLECT. PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches.

Call 305-743-4578 PLACE YOUR HOBBIES/ COLLECTIBLES AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy.

Call 305-743-0844 TODAY! HOUSING FOR RENT Marathon - 2 BR/1BA Conch House available Unfurnished, new kitchen, tile & carpet floors, huge closets. Laundry avail.

Long term lease. No pets. $2,400/month incl. electric for 2 people. If more than two people additional $ for utilities.

Tenant must pay for sewer & water. Dockage available for separate fee. F/L/S 305-610-8002 PLACE YOUR HOUSING FOR RENT AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 TODAY!

LOT FOR RENT Lot for Rent - Key By the Sea Park in Marathon. $950.00/month - yearly only. 305-849-0507 Large RV Lot for rent in Marathon. Full hook up. $1500/month plus utilities.

305-731-5042 RENTED IN LESS THAN ONE MONTH!!

HIRING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/ CONTRACT ADMIN (will train) Send resume to: admin@cbtconstruct.com Or call: 305-852-3002

PLACE YOUR LOT FOR RENT AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 TODAY! YARD SALES PLACE YOUR YARD SALE AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 TODAY! SARA’S ESTATE SALE: 1000 Manor Lane, Marathon | Fri, June 10 & Sat, June 11, 9am to 1pm both days | ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD plus Club Car and sm trailer | Big boat accessories: giant fenders, shore pwr cords, marine sink & toilet | 50+ rods and reels incl vintage | Smoker and grill | Tools: used pumps, sm motors, sprayers, vices, grinder, scrap wood, scrap starboard | Upholstery materials, Velcro, serger, Cricuit, sewing machine and craft room box sale of art supplies | 2 leather couches, 3 recliners, king beds, elec hosp bed, dressers, lamps, side tables, office suite, Corningware, purses and linens. Lots of things, low prices. Follow signs and park w consideration J Photos: Facebook (@ sarasestatesales).

ABSOLUTE AUCTION Saturday June 18th @ 11AM DAVID RUPP'S HIDDEN COLLECTION 6601 Shangri La Lane, Lake Worth, FL 33462 Bid In-Person or Online @ Proxibid.Com/TobyNeverett

RV, Pontoon Boat, Golf Carts, Box Truck, Cars, Lawn Mowers, Decor, Antique Car Parts, Pictures, Antique Car Radio, Painting, Pictures, Memorabilia, Antique Slot Machine, Furniture & SO MUCH MORE

Toby Neverett Auctioneers www.neverettauctions.com • 561-706-7218 • au872 ab628

DUI Evaluator Part-time – Marathon

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

OCEANFRONT PRIVATE SWIM CLUB IN KEY COLONY BEACH IS SEEKING A PREP/ LINE COOK The Cabana Club, an ocean front private swim club with food and beverage service, is seeking a prep/line cook.

Club is open 10 am - 7 pm daily serving lunch.

Located in Key Colony Beach (mm 54 off US 1).

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

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FLORIDA KEYS TABLE FOOD, DRINKS & PEOPLE

he Florida Keys boast some of the most iconic eateries and bars in the world.

Creative culinary minds elevate local seafood to new levels and celebrate contemporary fusion, Cuban, Caribbean, Asian, French and other international influences. Our chain of islands is one of the world’s top food and drink destinations.

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

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

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

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

YELLOWFIN SAKU TUNA Lazy Lobster, Key Largo

LAURA KUKUCA Pepe’s Cafe & Steakhouse 806 Caroline St., Key West

KEY LIME COLADA Island Fish Company, Marathon

Patrons can feast on delicious, fresh seafood and Keys style dishes at Lazy Lobster in Key Largo. Enjoy appetizers such as the yellowfin saku tuna encrusted with panko and wasabi.

It’s sliced and served with seaweed salad, fresh ginger, wasabi and soy sauce on the side. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly

Laura is a Key West boat and beach girl, but when she’s not on or in the water, she’s making customers happy at Pepe’s Cafe and Steakhouse, especially when serving their famous margaritas. As always, all juices at Pepe’s are fresh- and hand-squeezed.

Take the frozen goodness of a piña colada and mix it with the Keys’ most famous fruit, and you’ll have the Island Fish Company’s Key Lime Colada. One of the most popular drinks on the tiki hut eatery’s menu combines a homemade piña colada mix with KeKe’s key lime pie cream liqueur for an island take on the tropical classic.

For more, visit our Keys Table Magazines online at keysweekly.com/table.

Our Florida Keys Table Magazines are published six times a year in the Upper Keys, Marathon and Key West. For more information email: Stephanie@keysweekly.com.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • •305.743.0844 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR HAWKS CAY IS HIRING FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS

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

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

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

Must have 5 years of property maintenance experience.

Pool certification is ideal.

Please call 305.743.7701 to schedule an appointment.

References required.

LOCATION: MIDDLE KEYS The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is looking for a DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR to perform entry-level, semi-skilled work, involving the repair and maintenance of FKAA water distribution and transmission systems. Employee must ensure safe work practices, maintain water flow, and test the water supply. Qualifications: H.S. diploma or GED; supplemented by 1 yr. previous experience and/or training as a pipefitter with a public utility, construction comp, or plumbing company. Must have a valid FL CDL “A” license w/in 12 mos. of hire date. Must obtain a FDEP Level 3 license w/in 18 mos. of hire date. Salary: $21.78/hr. with excellent benefits. Location: Middle Keys.

Apply online at www.fkaa.com/employment

EEO, VPE, ADA, DFW

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

EEO, VPE, ADA, DFW

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR “C” The Turtle Hospital in Marathon Join our team! Full and part-time Educational Program Guides/Gift Shop Sales. Public speaking & retail sales experience helpful. $16.00/hour to start. Send resume to: TurtleHospitalMarathon@gmail.com

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED! Monroe County School District

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/employment

EEO, VPE, ADA, DFW

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

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

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

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

PART TIME / FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES W/FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES CUSTOMER SERVICE ROLES Reservations Agent Front Desk Agent Bell/Valet CULINARY ROLES Dishwasher Line Cook

NOW HIRING

• 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

Key West

F & B OPENINGS Server Support Staff Team Member

VP/Employee Experience Officer Human Resources Specialist Customer Service Representative Maintenance Technician Full Time & Part Time Tellers

HOUSEKEEPING OPENINGS Housekeeping – all shifts, multiple positions MANAGER OPENINGS F & B Manager Maintenance Manager – Employee Housing Spa Director Sous Chef

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SPA TERRE AT OCEAN KEY Spa Director PT Spa Coordinator Licensed Massage Therapist Licensed Nail Technician

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WE ARE EXCITED TO OFFER REDUCED-COST EMPLOYEE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN OLD TOWN! SCAN TO VIEW JOB OPENINGS. APPLY TODAY! APPLY ONLINE AT www.noblehousehotels.com/careers APPLY IN PERSON AT Zero Duval St. Ocean Key Resort and Spa is EOE.

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The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. a division of

“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

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

Dolphin Research Center is Hiring!

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

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

Education Program Host (Full-Time, Permanent)

IT Technical Specialist (Part Time, Permanent)

Human Resources Assistant (Part-Time, Permanent)

Guest Services Staff

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

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

Full job descriptions available at

www.dolphins.org/career_opportunities

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

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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

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

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

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

IS HIRING! KEY LARGO

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

KEY WEST

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

MARATHON

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

A caring heart & helpful hands required.

Ability to work some evening or weekend shifts a plus.

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

Background and drug screen req.

COMPETITIVE PAY! EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS!!!

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

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