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MARATHON, ISLAMORADA LOSE OUT WHILE KEY WEST KEEPS ITS UNITS

NUMBER OF THE WEEK 800 Around 800 participants from 32 states and Canada have begun the search to find and invasive Burmese from the Everglades ecosystem. It’s part of the Florida Python Challenge, which kicked off Aug. 5. The competition ends Aug. 14. Participants are eligible to win cash prizes. REVOKES 600 AFFORDABLE HOUSING ALLOCATIONS

ALEX RICKERT alex@keysweekly.com

Astunning court opinion in an ongoing appeal of 1,300 Keys housing units may send shockwaves through the affordable housing landscape in the Keys. But the severity of the damage all depends on the mile Handedmarker.down on Aug. 3 by Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal (DCA), the opinion would reverse 600 affordable workforce housing allocations given to the City of Marathon and Village of Islamorada in 2018, but protects allocations awarded to Key West that same year. Shortly following Hurricane Irma, then-Gov. Rick Scott attempted to remedy an exacerbated workforce housing shortage by ordering the state Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) to hand down a total of 1,300 new build ing allocations to the Florida Keys. Designated for afford able workforce housing, the units were split roughly evenly among Key West, Marathon, Islamorada and unincorpo rated Monroe ComprehensiveCounty.plan

“This is a tremendous victory for affordable housing in the city of Key West,” wrote city attorney Shawn Smith in an email to Keys Weekly.

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“There is not much I advise we do about (those units), because they are there, they are living, and we will deal with that at the appropriate time,” said Marathon city attorney Steve Williams as he addressed the Marathon City Council on Aug. 9. “What we’re going to get is tremendous pressure continued on page 9

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According to Marathon planning director Brian Shea, at the moment, 73 of the awarded allocations are attached to finished projects or repurposed housing believed to be currently occupied: 52 units in a development at 700 39th Street Gulf, 12 units at the former Ranch House Motel prop erty at 7251 Overseas Highway, and nine units at the former Flamingo Inn on Grassy Key.

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An appeal filed by three Keys residents in 2018 – Cecilia Mattino in Marathon, Catherine Bosworth in Islamorada and Naja Girard in Key West – argued that adding the resi dents of the new units to the Phase 1 group was a violation of Florida Statute 380.0552(9)(a)2. Outlining restrictions in place in the Keys as an Area of Critical State Concern, the statute reads that amendments to a city’s comprehensive plan must “maintain a hurricane evacuation clearance time for permanent residents of no more than 24 hours.” An administrative law judge from the Department of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) conducted a final hearing on the appeal in December 2019. A Final Order issued by DEO adopted this judge’s recommendation and ruled that the appealed comprehensive plan amendments did not violate the Florida statutes in question, as residents would still be safely evacuated in multiple 24-hour periods to avoid congestion on Overseas Highway. Another appeal escalated the case, culminating in the Aug. 3 opinion from the DCA. “We reverse the final order as to the cities of Marathon and Islamorada because their Comprehensive Plan Amend ments violate section 380.0552(9)(a)2, Florida Statutes (2020),” the opinion’s conclusion reads. “We affirm the final order in all other respects, and affirm en toto as to the City of Key“WeWest.”arekeenly aware of the well-intended objectives and meritorious goals embodied within the Comprehensive Plan Amendments of Marathon and Islamorada,” reads an earlier paragraph in the same opinion. “We further acknowl edge the substantial challenge those cities face in attempt ing to balance the competing interests at stake. Neverthe less, we ‘do not have the authority to ignore plain and unambiguous language under the guise of interpretation.’”

The Marathon High School senior class brought the energy as they poured into the school’s courtyard to officially kick off the 2022-2023 academic year. See page 18.

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Both Marathon and Islamorada are included in the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern, established in 1974 and governed by the heavily debated statutes previ ously mentioned. However, in 1984 the City of Key West was designated as its own Area of Critical State Concern and as such is not subject to the same statutes. Instead, the Southernmost City is governed by the Principles for Guiding Development in the Florida Administrative Code, which sim ply provide for “An evacuation plan consistent with regional and County plans … which provides an opportunity for residents and visitors to evacuate to a place of safety during a natural disaster.”

Despite appeals, Marathon has awarded all of its 300 allocations. While some went toward new construction – including 124 units to the Seaview Commons develop ments off of Coco Plum Drive – others were used to reclas sify smaller inns and motels as affordable housing while transient units were transferred, in nearly all cases, to the upcoming Valhalla Resort on Crawl Key.

amendments in the correspond ing municipalities to allow for safe evacuations in the event of a hurricane added a stipulation that residents in the newly-awarded units must evacuate during the first of two hurricane evacuation phases. Phase 1 runs from 48 to 24 hours before the Keys are to be fully vacated and is the evacuation window for non-residents, visitors, travel trail ers, mobile home residents and a number of other smaller designated groups. Phase 2 is a second 24-hour evacuation period for permanent Keys residents in site-built homes.

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• After an incredibly successful first event in 2021, the second Saturday of September each year will be designated as Landry Sayer Clean the Curb Day.

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A fee schedule proposed by the city council will see visitors pay $25 to launch or retrieve their boats at Marathon’s public ramps, plus an additional $20 to park a trailer. FILE PHOTO ALEX RICKERT alex@keysweekly.com

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• The council granted a conditional use permit to Skocean LLC for construc tion of a boat trailer storage facility adjacent to U.S. 1 between 81st and 82nd Street Ocean.

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Usage fees and parking fees for non-residents at Marathon’s public boat ramps and Sombre ro Beach are about to become a reality … most likely. A push from councilwoman Robyn Still to move forward with the fee assess ment initiative, often discussed but not yet enacted in the past year, prompted the first concrete suggestion of a fee schedule at the Marathon City Council meeting on Aug. 9. Two resolutions approved unani mously by the council outline contracts with Flowbird Urban Intelligence and PAVE Mobility Inc. that will allow for the installation and upkeep of enforcement cameras and pay stations at Marathon’s three public boat ramps and Sombrero Beach. With pay stations set to cost $58,392 for the first year and $9,792 for each of the following two years, the sys tem will require non-residents to pay for parking at each of the four areas, along with a fee for launching or retrieving a boat. As described by public works direc tor Carlos Solis, using systems similar to those found in Key West for paid parking, the system would also use license plate recognition technology to identify offend ers and issue parking charge notices. As initially proposed, the system would require permanent residents of Mara thon and Key Colony Beach to register their local vehicles to avoid being charged as visitors. The city would receive all revenue from parking fees. In lieu of the city hir ing additional enforcement personnel, PAVE would be responsible for collecting fees for violations and would provide the city with 40% of the revenue collected. It would also invoice $6.50 for each parking charge notice issued. After a brief discussion, the council provided Solis with direction on a fee schedule, applicable only to non-resi dents: $25 to launch or retrieve a boat; $20 to park at a boat ramp; and $10 to park at Sombrero Beach for an initial twohour period, plus $2 for each additional hour. A future draft of the official fee schedule will require formal approval by the council before it takes effect. With multiple council members expressing concern about backlash from residents who may receive citations in er ror from unregistered vehicles, the coun cil also directed city staff to work with PAVE and explore options for automati cally excluding license plates registered to Marathon addresses. In other news: • With the support of the other coun cil members, councilman Luis Gonzalez asked city attorney Steve Williams to draft a series of tiered penalties to strengthen the “very, very weak” provisions for those found consuming alcohol at city parks.

Organized by Stanley Switlik student Landry Sayer after a presentation to the city council, the day will organize roadside cleanup efforts around town in partner ship with community members, local of ficials, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Marathon Fire Rescue personnel.

• At their first public hearings, the council approved a pair of ordinances establishing a park in a vacant triangle of land on Calle Ensenada in the Sombrero Beach area of Marathon.

• The city announced and approved a number of grant agreements for ongoing city projects: a $243,000 Tourist Develop ment Council (TDC) grant for restrooms at the Quay property, an annual $203,000 TDC grant for facilities maintenance at Sombrero Beach, a $1,488,000 Florida Communities Trust grant for improve ments at the Salty’s/7 Mile Marina proper ty, and an $844,800 Florida Communities Trust grant for improvements at the Quay property as the city looks to redevelop the area into a public park.

• A grand opening celebration for the newly-built Rotary Park is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 20. at 10 a.m.

“I have a no-tolerance policy for people who speed in school zones, and for those who illegally pass school buses,” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay. “We will be out in force in both marked and unmarked cars watching for violators.”

• If your child is walking to or from school, walk the route with them beforehand. Choose the most direct way, and be sure the route has suf ficient sidewalks, lighting and crossing guards. If a crossing guard is absent, be sure your child knows when it is safe to cross the street.

• Teach your kids to obey all traf fic signals when walking or biking to school.•When waiting for the school bus, always stand on the sidewalk, away from the road.

Florida law states: On a two-way street or highway, all drivers mov ing in either direction must stop for a stopped school bus that is picking up or dropping off children. You must remain stopped until all children are clear of the roadway and the bus signal has been withdrawn. If the highway is divided by a raised barrier or an unpaved median at least five feet wide, you do not have to stop if you are mov ing in the opposite direction of the bus. Painted lines or pavement markings are not considered to be barriers. If you are moving in the same direction as the bus, you must always stop — and not go forward until the bus signal has been withdrawn. Anyone driving should make an extra effort to watch out for students, who may not be paying attention to traffic. Be especially careful in neigh borhoods, areas with bus stops, and near schools themselves, where kids are often walking or riding bikes, espe cially between parked cars.

SCHOOL BOARD SETS LOWEST TAX RATE SINCE 2008

Sheriff’s Office issues back-to-school reminders

MANDY MILES mandy@keysweekly.com

The first day of school in the Florida Keys was Aug. 10, meaning school buses have re turned to the roads, and school zone speed limits are being strictly enforced.TheMonroe County Sheriff’s Office and Key West Police will be out in force with safety in mind. Deputies and officers will be patrolling school zones in marked and unmarked cars to make sure drivers realize school is back in session. They will also be concentrating on areas around schools and school bus stops, writing tickets to anyone not obeying the speed limits or to those illegally passing school buses.

• Be sure your child knows how to reach you in case of an emergency. — Contributed Florida Keys schools reopened Aug. 10.

• Make sure your child walks to and from school with other trusted schoolmates and follows the tried and true axiom, "Never talk to strangers.”

The school board held a budget hearing during Tuesday’s meeting. An additional public hearing takes place Aug. 30 in Key West. The final budget and tax approval occurs Sept. 6 in the Upper Keys.

Whether you have kids in school or not, be ready to adjust your schedule to accommodate the traffic slowdowns that occur. It is worth allowing a little more time to get around to be sure that all kids are safe on their way to and from school. It is up to all motorists to ensure our schoolchildren are safe. Please do your part and be aware. Children and parents should also remember: If a child rides a bicycle to school, Florida law requires anyone un der the age of 16 to wear a helmet. A violation of this requirement can result in a $25 Herefine.are some child safety tips for parents to keep in mind:

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SOARING PROPERTY VALUES YIELD MORE REVENUE Ten percent of 300 is greater than 20% of 100. The same middleschool math lesson applies to property taxes in the Florida Keys, where soaring property val ues yield higher tax revenues even as government agencies lower their tax percentage rates. The increase in total assessed property value in Monroe County jumped by 32.5% this year, accord ing to the school district’s budget office. That increase allows taxing entities to levy a lower tax rate while still raising more revenue than last year. The county school board is proposing its lowest tax rate since 2008, and most property owners — with and without homestead ex emptions — will pay less in school taxes for the coming year, school district finance director Bev Anders said at the Aug. 9 school board meeting in Marathon. The school board’s proposed tax rate would lower the school tax bill on homesteaded properties by about $108. Non-homesteaded properties will see a school tax de crease of about $12, Anders said. Such entities, including cities, counties, school boards and others, still must advertise a tax increase to property owners, because they’re collecting more tax revenue than they did the prior year, Anders said. The budget and taxation outlined at Tuesday’s school board meeting reflects a $5.5 million budget reduction that some board members requested last month. Chairman John Dick reminded his colleagues that the school district needs voters to renew a tax shift that lowers the capital, or construction, tax, and raises by an equal amount the operating tax that can be used for teacher salaries. If voters do not renew the tax shift referendum on Aug. 23, the school district will lose $23 mil lion and 220 employee positions, Anders said, calling the implications “devastating.”Dick,along with board mem bers Bobby Highsmith and Andy Griffiths, last month said they wanted to reduce the proposed budget in order to show Monroe County voters a good faith effort to ensure the passage of the tax shift referendum.Superintendent Theresa Axford on Tuesday commended the board for their fiscal responsibility. “Your millage (tax) rate will be the lowest since 2008, and we hope voters will acknowledge what you’ve done when they go to the polls on Aug. 23 and renew our flexible funding referendum, which results in no net tax increase, but provides us greater flexibility in paying teacher salaries.”

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What’s the deal with homestead exemptions? Primary residences in Florida are protected from bal looning property values — and corresponding tax increases — by the Save Our Home amendment. Under Save Our Homes, a primary residence can only increase in value by 3% each year. Such homes also qualify for a $25,000 home stead exemption, which lowers the assessed value of the home by $25,000.Forthe school district’s pro posed budget and tax plans, a $500,000 primary residence would have increased in value by 3% to $515,000. The $25,000 exemption would lower its tax able value to $490,000.

A closed session with Williams, Deem and attorney Bart Smith of Smith Hawks, city manager George Garrett and the members of the Marathon City Council is set for Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 11 a.m. to deter mine the city’s next steps. City staff was instructed to pause permitting activity on the affected units until the conclusion of the session.

Palma Sierra, known to her family and friends as Coconut Palma, found eternal peace after passing away in her home on July 6 at the age of 86. She was born in Norwich, Connecticut to the late John and Mary Paganoni. Palma leaves behind her loving husband and best friend Manuel Sierra. She is also survived by her daugh ters Debbie and husband Abraham Orta, Diana and husband Bruce de los Reyes, and Desiree Wood; her brother John Paganoni and his wife Nancy. Her loving sister, Adria Rogers, predeceases her. She also leaves behind three grandchildren, Nicholas and his wife Kaylee, Alexis and her husband Dillon, and MaryAngela; and one great-granddaughter, Ava. Palma also has many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly; family meant everything to her. She and her husband Manuel fell in love with the Florida Keys over 40 years ago and opened a business in Grassy Key known as Coconut Palma’s. There they created lifelong friendships with locals and tourists alike. Palma was an incredible woman who was a force to be reckoned with. She had an incredible sense of humor and a beautiful smile that evoked a smile in return. She was fun-loving, talented and kind to all, a woman who loved life and lived it to the fullest. She will truly be missed by all who were fortunate to have made her Palma’sacquaintance.faithrandeep, and we know that she is in the hands of the angels. She will live on in our hearts forever. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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IN ISLAMORADA Though Islamorada accepted its 300 units in 2018, the allocations were never doled out. “Legal counsel told us we better not and we didn’t,” Mayor Pete BachelerIslamoradasaid. officials will meet on Monday, Aug. 15 at 2 p.m. to discuss ongoing litigation in the case. Village council members and Vil lage Manager Ted Yates will enter closed session with interim attorney John Quick as well as Smith and Deem. A public comment period will start at 1 p.m.

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Palma, on a different journey, but her heart is still in the Keys J.PALMASIERRA 1935-2022 from many different directions to approve these (other) units while this court case is still pending.”

Representing Smith Hawks, PL, the independent firm contracted by the city during the appeal, attorney Chris Deem urged the council to process permits as normal until the opinion is finalized. “What often happens is, if you change what you’re doing right now based upon something that is not final … you can have financing is sues that fall through,” he said. “And if this opinion does change, then those individuals will come after the city of Marathon. … I think the downside liability is greater if you do not process permits as normal.”

Deem suggested that permit applicants with work in progress on the units in question should be notified of the existing DCA opinion.

Referencing a 2001 decision in which the appellants’ attorney in this case, Richard Grosso, successfully argued that a $3.3-million luxury apartment complex violated the comprehensive plan for Martin County, Florida and must be demolished, Williams said that he would “inherently … treat this conservatively” by pausing ongoing permitting at the affected sites with the stated intent of the DCA in the city’s pos session. “There is no 100% bulletproof answer. We’re danged if we give (the permits) and danged if we don’t,” he continued. “We face potential liability from either side. … But I’ve got three judges in Miami who say ‘don’t.’ And I’m inclined not to attempt to anger those judges.”

WHAT’S NEXT Though the Aug. 3 opinion is significant, it is not final. Grosso and the appellants have already filed a motion for a rehearing of the case, continuing their challenge of Key West’s allocations. Closed executive sessions in Marathon and Islamorada will likely iron out the details of additional motions for rehearing, required within 15 days of the opin ion. Alterations to the statutes governing Marathon and Islamorada’s comprehensive plan changes are possible, but would need to be en acted through the Florida state legislature, likely in the 2023 legislative session or beyond. “We’ll probably try to take it as far as we can, and we’ll probably seek some other lawful changes,” said Williams. While the recent opinion states that Marathon’s 300 units are un lawful, it does not outline any required course of action for allocations already constructed and occupied by residents. Jim McCarthy and Mandy Miles contributed to this report.

OPINION REVOKES 600 AFFORDABLE HOUSING ALLOCATIONS from page 4

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1. Officials from U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, FWC Law Enforcement, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Coast Guard collaborated to take 109 migrants into custody after mak ing the swim to land on Monday night. ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly 2. Migrants make the swim from their grounded vessel to land as a Border Patrol boat waits at the dock. RILYNN RICHARDS/Contrib 3.utedACoast Guard vessel inter cepts the Haitian migrants before the majority of them took to the water and swam to land. U.S. COAST GUARD/Contributed 4. Migrants wave to friends and family as they are taken into Border Patrol vans for further processing. ALEX RICKERT/Keys 5.WeeklyMigrants, the majority appear ing to be young men, made the dangerous crossing and extend ed swim to shore. ALEX RICKERT/ Keys Weekly 3 4 5 1

On Aug. 8, the Florida Keys experienced its second large migrant landing in less than three days, as a large sailboat carrying a total of 123 Haitian migrants ran aground offshore in the area of 79th Street Ocean in Marathon. One hundred nine of the migrants entered the water, making the swim to land before they were eventually apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents in a multi-agency collaboration with FWC Law Enforce ment, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Coast Guard. Fourteen migrants who remained aboard the vessel were taken into custody of the Coast Guard for repatriation. According to U.S. Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent Walter Slosar, local emergency medical services conducted a medical screening of all migrants and found no injuries. The migrants who made the swim to land remain in Border Patrol custody, where they will eventually be interviewed and processed as part of the immigration proce dure.Monday night’s incident is the latest in a string of recent large Haitian migrant landings through out South Florida. As of Aug. 7, Border Patrol agents and other law enforcement partners had arrested 263 migrants from 16 migrant landings in a two-day period. On Aug. 6, a total of 333 migrants ran aground in a vessel off Key Largo’s Ocean Reef Club. In March, a total of 356 migrants ran aground in the same area, with 158 individu als making their way to shore. The investigation into this landing and other similar incidents is ongoing.

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Asailboat with more than 300 Haitian men, women and children grounded near North Key Largo’s Ocean Reef Club on Aug. 6. A total of 113 migrants hopped off the vessel and made it to land at the exclusive Ocean Reef Club. But 220 migrants remained on the boat.

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Voyages to Florida from Caribbean country explode

The remaining 220 migrants on the grounded vessel were safely transferred to a U.S. Coast Guard cutter. On Aug. 9, the U.S. Coast Guard said it repatriated the Haitian migrants via the Cutter Forward. Joining the Coast Guard and Border Patrol on scene were officers from Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation. Miami-Dade Police and Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. In March, some 356 Haitian migrants landed off Ocean Reef Club after a large wooden sailboat grounded. A total of 158 Haitian migrants jumped off the grounded boat, swimming to shore at Ocean Reef Club in North Key Largo that March afternoon. But 198 more remained on the boat as various agencies responded to the suspected human smuggling event. “We urge migrants to avoid these dangerous voyages that can potentially result in loss of life,” SlosarSincesaid.Oct. 1, 2021, Coast Guard crews have interdicted 6,812 Haitian migrants.

A swift rescue ensued by the U.S. Coast Guard as many migrants were in the water without life jackets.Migrants making it to land were in U.S Cus toms & Border Patrol’s custody. They received water and towels as they sat inside Ocean Reef Club. U.S Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent Walter Slosar said two migrants were taken to a local hos pital for dehydration. Slosar said agents worked to identify the migrants and what they may have brought with them. Migrants will be interviewed and processed for removal proceedings, CBP says. “This is a national security mission,” he said. “We are working with our local law enforcement partners and our local community in order to transfer them into our custody and into the im migration process as we move through this. This is an ongoing investigation and we are working to identify the smugglers who crammed these people onto the vessel.”

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Top: Boats from Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation, Miami-Dade Police and U.S. Coast Guard approach a grounded sailboat containing hundreds of Haitian migrants. FWC/Contributed Left: Haitian migrants making it to land at Ocean Reef Club on Aug. 6 sit as they receive water and towels. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation officers and U.S. Customs & Border Patrol agents were on scene. FWC/ Contributed

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Candidates differ on effects in the classroom

The Keys Weekly asked the candi dates: What kind of effect do you see the Parental Rights & Education bill having on the way students are taught?

The Parental Rights in Education bill that passed through the Florida legislature last session took effect July 1. Penned into law in late March, pro ponents say the bill reinforces parents’ fundamental rights to make decisions re garding the upbringing of their children. The bill also prohibits classroom instruc tion on sexual orientation or gender iden tity in kindergarten through third grade.

A GoFundMe set up by the Landrys is being used to purchase $100 Wal-Mart and Lowe’s gift cards for distribution to Knott County residents as needed. Dona tions may be made by scanning the attached QR code. “We remember after Irma, it meant a lot to be able to go buy what we needed instead of what someone’s giving you,” he said. “It almost brings back a sense of normalcy to be able to go buy something.” For those who wish to give in other ways, Landry suggested do nations to the American Red Cross or direct Amazon shipments of mops, flat-tip shovels, rakes, large trash bags, shampoo, dish soap and laundry detergent to the Knott CountyThoughSportsplex.thesituation is everevolving, the Landrys would “like to stay at least a few more weeks” in the area to continue helping how ever they can. “As long as we can possibly stay and just keep helping,” they said. “People come in and they help for a week or so, and then they go home, but the needs are still here.”

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MARATHON’S LYNN AND FREIDA LANDRY ARE BOOTS ON THE GROUND FOR KENTUCKY FLOOD RELIEF

Product donations may be addressed to: Knott County Sportsplex 50 Kenny Champion Loop Leburn, KY

ALEXANDRIA SUAREZ Florida’s Parental Rights in Edu cation law requires that “classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through grade three, or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or devel opmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards." It also ensures that schools don't discour age or prohibit parental involvement or notification of decisions affecting student’s mental, emotional, physical or well-being. It protects parents' funda mental right to the upbringing of their children. This second part of the law ac tually protects students because it puts a stop to schools taking gender selfdeclaration at face value without proper medical diagnosis. To be fair, there are parents who dismiss the idea of gender transition, irrespective of the grief that will come to their dysphoric children. But in most cases, parents aren’t being phobic; they simply have a right to know whether their child is encouraged to begin what could become a painful and risky process that can leave the child scarred and infertile. In some cases, this may be a price worth paying to address a gender dysphoric child’s suffering. But in other cases, it’s not. School is for teaching academics and trade, not prac ticing medicine or undermining parents.

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Left: Freida Landry stacks supplies at the Knott County Sportsplex for distribution to flood victims. Right: Lynn Landry loads supplies for flood recovery into a patrol car.

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On July 26, Marathon resi dents Lynn and Freida Landry were on their way home from Hindman, Kentucky after visiting family for three weeks. Two days later, reports of deadly flooding in the area found them turning around to head back. “The phone started blowing up at about 3:30 in the morning,” Lynn told Keys Weekly. “We left Thursday afternoon, drove straight through the night, got back up here about 8:00 on Friday morning and went to work.”The devastation from the flooding of the Kentucky River soon became national news as an estimated 14-16 inches of rain fell over a five-day period, triggering deadly rising waters that have so far claimed the lives of at least 39 people. For context: in Jackson, Ken tucky, water levels in the river rose from 18 feet to 43.47 feet in less than 24 hours, breaking a previous record of 43.1 feet set in 1939. “Every time you turn a corner, it’s a disaster,” said Lynn. “One of our cousin’s girlfriend’s brother and sister got swept away in her trailer, which was less than a mile from our house. … The closest thing I can say isAfterIrma.”checking in on family and helping with yard cleanups, the Landrys made their way to a distri bution center set up at the Knott County Sportsplex, working 12- to 14-hour days handing out supplies to those in need. “Unfortunately, we know exactly what they’re going through, which makes it a little bit easier for us to help,” Lynn said.

Opponents to the law, commonly re ferred to as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, say it singles out LGBQT+ students or children with LGBQT+ parents and makes school less safe for children.

Anonpartisan race for Monroe County School Board’s District 5 pits incumbent Sue Woltanski against local prosecutor and for mer educator Alexandria Suarez. Voters will have the chance to cast ballots in the race during the Aug. 23 primary.

SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES TALK ‘DON’T SAY GAY’ BILL

SUE WOLTANSKI Monroe County Schools do not teach lessons regarding sexual orienta tion or gender identity in elementary school. They never have. Our teachers follow Florida’s standards and use state approved curriculum, so parents will see little change in the classroom. If parents have concerns about classroom instruction, they should use any of the various ways available to them to reach out to their child’s teacher. Public schools must protect all students so they can learn and thrive in a safe environment. Parents want their kids to learn to treat others with dignity and respect. Our students come from diverse family backgrounds and all fami lies (whether it is two moms, a mom and dad, a single parent, or any other makeup) deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. I expect our instruc tors will continue to model that dignity and respect and warmly welcome all students from all types of families into their classroom, creating a safe, engag ing learning environment so that all our children can succeed.

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Your columnist and our esteemed mayor John Bartus’ opinion regarding his en dorsement of the two Marathon charter amendments on the Aug. 23 ballot is halfway there. I agree with the mayor that voting “yes” and passing the second charter amendment (ensuring balanced council turnover) is imperative.

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MORE ACCOUNTABILITY, NOT LESS, FOR CITY COUNCIL

It is the only way to ensure problem-free elections goingHowever,forward.regarding the first charter amend ment, I am adamantly opposed to lengthening terms for the city council. We used to have twoyear terms. The argument for increasing the terms to three years stated that city councilpersons were just beginning to understand their role when they had to start running again. I did not see a problem with that. I thought it made sitting council people more invested in their positions and pushed them to learn quickly. Proponents of moving to three years argued it would allow the council to get more done before individual council people had to run again. Not long after the council got their three-year terms, they cut the number of meet ings to once a month and limited resident work shops. You can decide if there was any benefit to the three-year terms other than convenience for the council. For years there have been fewer op portunities for residents to voice their concerns. Now, the council is proposing to further restrict their constituents’ voices by holding fewer elections for the sake of … saving money? The mayor asked us to vote for the first charter amendment for financial reasons. We have been told it would cost $30,000 per oddyear election. Doing the math, only six elections would occur in odd years in the next 20 years (assuming passage of the second charter amendment). If no other issue requiring an election comes up on an odd year, i.e. a referendum in the county, or the incumbent coun cil members run unopposed, Marathon would pay $180,000 over those 20 years. Let us round up and say $200,000 for cost increases. Amortized over 20 years, that is $10,000 a year. Are we saying that we cannot afford to budget $10,000 a year to hold elections and hold the council accountable? Even if one believes that is too much, there are plenty of ways to find that money. We could have 100 elections for what it cost to buy the Quay property. For the record I was, and am, in favor of the city buying the 7 Mile Marina because there was an actual concept in place before the purchase … but that is a column for another day. Council members who act badly should be held accountable to the voters as quickly as possible. Yes, our charter provides for removing council members for cause. We all know situations in which city council members, past and present, behaved in a manner argu ably deserving removal, but it simply did not happen. The courage required to start the removal process is often lacking. Fortunately, those who acted egregiously when we had two-year terms could be voted out … and often were. Saving $10,000 a year is not a good enough reason to increase time in office and reduce voter account ability. The second charter amendment will provide a mechanism to ensure that no city council election in Marathon will have more than three open seats during one election cycle. The idea that we as a city would have to vote for five council seats in one election is not good for the city and the second charter amendment will prevent it from happening. Vote NO on Charter Amendment ONE and Vote YES on Charter Amendment TWO for a more accountable city council and better choices for Marathon’s elections.

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The incident began at about 8 a.m. when the sheriff’s office re ceived information that a wanted suspect (Crossland), armed with a gun and carrying narcotics, was likely in the Florida Keys. Crossland’s vehicle was spotted northbound on U.S. 1 at MM 28. Police say Cross land fled, reaching speeds of 80 mph. Deputies said they saw Crossland throw something out of the window between South Pine and North Pine channels. A handgun owned by Williams was later recovered on the side of U.S. 1. Crossland continued north, then turned into the Avenues area of Big Pine Key. He stopped at Williams’ residence on Avenue I. Deputies saw him drop and pick up a handgun before running into the residence. The sheriff’s office set up a perimeter. The SWAT team and crisis negotiators were called to the scene. Williams left the house and ini tially said she had no information on Crossland, before finally admit ting that he entered the house and told her to leave. Deputies evacuated nearby homes. Crisis negotiators attempted to make contact with Crossland via cell phone, a bull horn, a PA system, a drone, and a “throw” phone but were not successful. After several hours, SWAT team members deployed chemical agents into the home, but those attempts were also not successful. Eventually, SWAT team members entered the home and found Crossland hiding in the attic. He was taken into custody at about 3:30 p.m. without further incident. Crossland and Williams were taken to jail. Crossland had out-of-state warrants for his arrest on charges of assault and of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. — Contributed Vincent Alexander Crossland was arrested after a seven-hour standoff with the Monroe County Sheriff Office on Big Pine Key. MCSO/Contributed

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Vincent Alexander Crossland was charged with fleeing and eluding and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. His girlfriend, Sha landra Cemone Williams, 39, of Big Pine Key, was charged with obstruc tion. More charges may be added as the investigation continues.

A35-year-old Big Pine Key man, who police say was armed and had warrants for his arrest in two other states, was taken into custody after a seven-hour standoff with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 5. No injuries were reported in the incident. “I want to thank the members of the sheriff’s office for their exem plary and professional work in this incident as it was brought to an end without any injuries to the public, law enforcement, or the suspect,” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay. “I also want to thank our Key West Police De partment partners who sent members of their Special Response Team, K9 units and detectives.”

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MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES SENIORS ON DAY 1 It’s back-to-school time in Marathon. Aug. 10 saw the eagerly-awaited return of students to Stanley Swit lik Elementary School and Marathon Middle/High School for a year of learning and – fingers crossed – some much-needed normalcy.Continuing a long-standing tradition, Marathon high school’s senior class made quite the entrance to a courtyard filled with classmates, teachers, administrators and parents. 180 days to go, kids. Best wishes to the Class of 2023 from Keys Weekly.

Wearing class T-shirts reading ‘Wild’n Out: We’re Almost Free, MHS Class of 2023,’ the group of 94 students was met with thunderous cheers as they shot confetti cannons and blasted DJ Khaled’s ‘All I Do Is Win.’ Students, administrators and par ents are thrilled to begin one final year with the Class of 2023.

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4. Alvin Alce’s son, Justin, honors his father with remarks and a poem.

2. Brigadier General William Mason III (retired) honors Alvin Alce with remarks before pinning the U.S. Army’s Purple Heart on Alce’s shirt — 53 years after his combat injuries.

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LOCAL ARMY VETERAN RECEIVES OVERDUE HONOR

The “wrongs of the past were righted” on Aug. 8, when Key West native Alvin Alce received his Purple Heart from the U.S. Army — 53 years after he was injured in combat in the Vietnam War. Cathy Crane, director of the local Vet erans Affairs office, learned in 2019 that Alce had never received the Purple Heart he deserved after being injured in May 1969 in the deadly Battle of Hamburger Hill. “In the end, there were more than 400 U.S. casualties. Platoons of more than 40 men were down to 15 to 20 men at the end of the battle. Of the 20 platoon lead ers present on the first day, only four were still standing on the last,” Brigadier General William Mason III (retired) told the standingroom-only crowd at the Harvey Government Center in Key West. “Among all of America’s military awards, the Purple Heart is perhaps the most solemn because it signifies per sonal sacrifice and individual loss suffered for the good of others.” Alce’s son, Justin, also spoke at Monday’s ceremony, recalling how, “as a kid, I used to count the notches from your bullet stitches. “Walking point in Vietnam was your col lege experience,” Justin Alce told his father. “You are my favorite point man, Dad.” Justin Alce then read his father’s favorite poem, “If—,” by Rudyard Kipling, which ends, “If you can fill the unforgiving minute / With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run, / Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it, / And — which is more — you’ll be a Man, my son.” PURPLE HEART YEARS AFTER COMBAT INJURIES MILES mandy@keysweekly.com

5. Alvin Alce was drafted into the U.S. Army dur ing the Vietnam War in 1968, and in May 1969 suffered injuries in the Battle of Hamburger Hill.

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3. Alvin Alce receives the Purple Heart 53 years after his U.S. Army service in the Vietnam War, where he sustained multiple injuries during the Battle of Hamburger Hill.

1. From left, Brigadier General William Mason III (retired), Purple Heart recipient Alvin Alce and wife Dehavalynn Alce stand with a shadow box of Alce’s Army service medals that was made by the American Legion. MANDY MILES/ Keys Weekly

4. Watersports demo/wakeboard jam featuring the Goons and the Zupack with a special appearance by legendary Marathon attorney Patrick M. Stevens.

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Q: How many Conchs (or Conch wannabes) does it take to change a light bulb? A: Three. One to change the bulb, one to mix the margaritas, and one to complain that the new light bulb just isn’t the same as the old one. That joke goes hand in hand with this theory I have about people and the Keys — if they could, most people would turn the clocks and calendars back to the day and time that they first got here. Everything was bet ter then, it was more quaint/outlaw/ Keysy, there were fewer chain stores/ tourists/developers, there were more 24-hour bars/square groupers/afford able homes. Let’s not forget that we were all younger then, too. No need to argue — it was just so much better in those days gone by. Or was it? Just as the passage of time makes the past seem better than it probably was, not all of the changes have been bad (Sombrero Beach, Marathon Community Park, Boot Key Harbor, local wastewater and storm water treatment). And most certainly, not everything that has stayed the same is Perhapsgood.it’s time that we as a community stopped all this complain ing about how things were better back then and try to work together to make things better now and for the future. Cry all you want about the old days, but they’re not coming back. It’s a new day, time for new approaches to our issues (especially affordable housing and insurance costs), time to let the past pass. Growth restrictions, economic downturns, circumstances, and specu lations gone wrong left Marathon with some obviously blighted properties over the years. The old Longhorn Lodge property remains as just a vacant overgrown lot. The old Orion/ Iberiabank building is waiting for its next incarnation. But the good thing is that as time goes by, these blighted properties are being razed and rebuilt. Take, for example, the Salty’s/Seven Mile Marina — this is going to be the fantastic new Pigeon Key headquarters and trolley stop. Anyone who remembers the old Buccaneer Lodge, and believes that de caying property was better and more aesthetically pleasing than the current Tranquility Bay Resort, has a strange sense of perception.

There’s a joke, somewhat adapt ed for the area, that seems to fit these days…

Where is it writ ten that we have to live among decay and disrepair? We live in a beautiful tropical island para dise, surrounded by a wondrous marine ecosystem. Why is it wrong to want to make things better, improve aging preserveproperties,andpro tect our nearshore waters, make our streets look nice and actually make it a beautiful tropical island paradise? On social media, people complain incessantly. About everything. Includ ing false accusations and statements based on gross ignorance of actual facts. People really believe that our lo cal elected officials are taking bribes to pass development projects, and that certain city and county departments are “corrupt.” The fact is that there is so much scrutiny over any proposed project, from conception through completion. Anyone actually pay ing close attention would know that Florida statutes and Critical Concern legislation regulate every bit of de velopment and redevelopment down here. Local governments can’t just do whatever they want. And regardless of what some are saying on social media, the City of Marathon has complied with every regulation in our LDRs and Comprehensive Plan. Any time I go to Sombrero Beach, our City Hall and parks, the new Faro Blanco or Courtyard Marathon or Isla Bella, I don’t mourn the passing of something old (with the possible ex ception of Kelsey’s Restaurant, Angler’s Lounge, Krista’s peanut butter pie and that Quayburger!). I see a bright future still ahead.Let’sstart looking toward that future instead of mourning a past that will never come again. Let’s all just take a look around, see how things can be made better, and make our island home the best it can be. And this elec tion, support candidates who want to work toward a better future, not those who get bogged down in the past. — Catch John each Monday at Boon docks, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Key Colony Inn, and Thursdays at Sparky’s Landing. Find his music any where you download or stream your music. www.johnbartus.com is the Mayor of the City of Mara thon. He also is a musician who performs around town. For more see comjohnbartus.

10. There is a 50/50 chance a boat load of international guests will come ashore during the party.

THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING

Making things better requires more than just complaining.

8. The hipster fashion show will include plenty of man-buns, recycled clothing and a speci men of a man named “TK” who will glide across the catwalk on a “Onewheel.”

1. Beach fires, tiki torches and of course … a cannon.

5. Reggae Lou and The Kind Budz on Harmony Point.

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6. Not a single politician or dig nitary is scheduled to deliver remarks. If they try, we sic the leeches on them.

7. Your girlfriend already has her ticket.

9. The event is family-friendly –especially if those families love to party.

2. The event will ultimately lead to one of the following: a Netflix special, a report from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office or a Marathon baby boom.

Asecretive production script is circulating through the Middle Keys, outlining the mayhem and festivities planned for Grassy Flats Resort’s inaugural Full Moon Party. The event is set for this Friday at MM 58 on the bay side of Grassy Key.

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3. Swim with a real mermaid at the pool party!

KEY WEST CONCHS Date Opponent Location Start Time 8/18 Preseason Tournament Away 5:30 p.m. 8/23 American Heritage Home 6 p.m. 8/25 Mater Lakes Away 5 p.m. 9/3 Gulf Coast Home Noon 9/8 Marathon Away 5:30 p.m. 9/9 – 9/10 East Coast Challenge Away TBA 9/13 Coral Shores Away 5:30 p.m.9/16 –9/17 Conch Cup Tournament Home TBA 9/23 – 9/24 Palm Beach Tourney Away TBA 9/30 – 10/1 Florida Christian Tourney Away TBA 10/4 Coral Shores Home 6 p.m. 10/11 Marathon Home 6 p.m. 10/13 COHEA Home 6 p.m. ALL SCHOOLS: Week of Oct. 17:District Tournaments Week of Oct. 24: Regionals Quarterfinals County Varsity Volleyball

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Key West’s VentimigliaSamanthasparks the offense during an August 2021 match against Marathon. BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly

CORAL SHORES HURRICANES Date Opponent Location Start Time 8/18 Preseason Tournament Away 4 p.m. 8/23 Florida Christian Away 7 p.m. 9/15 Carrolton School Home 5:30 p.m. 9/20 Palmer Trinity Home 5:30 p.m. 9/22 Colonial Christian Home 5 p.m. 9/27 Mourning HS Home 5 p.m. 9/28 LaSalle Away 5 p.m. 10/4 Key West Away 6 p.m. 10/11 Palmer Away 5:30 p.m. 10/13 Marathon Home 5:30 p.m. 10/14 Carrolton School Away 5:30 p.m.

MARATHON DOLPHINS Date Opponent Location Start Time 8/18 Preseason Tournament Home 4 p.m. 8/23 Westwood Christian Home 5 p.m. 8/25 Horeb Christian Away 4 p.m. 8/30 Colonial Christian Away 4 p.m. 9/1 Coral Shores Home 4 p.m. 9/6 Palm Glades Prep Home 4 p.m. 9/8 Key West Home 5:30 p.m. 9/9 Colonial Christian Home 5:30 p.m. 9/12 Posnack Away 4 p.m. 9/13 Archimedean Away 6 p.m. 9/15 Palm Glades Prep Home 4 p.m. 9/19 Palmer Trinity Home 5:30 p.m. 9/22 Somerset S. Homestead Home 5:30 p.m. 9/29 True North Away 6:30 p.m. 10/3 Westwood Christian Away 5:30 p.m. 10/6 Somerset Silver Palms Home 5:30 p.m. 10/11 Key West Away 6 p.m. 10/13 Coral Shores Away 5:30 p.m.

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Monroe County teams gear up for the fall

Student athletes hit the court this week across the Florida Keys. The official start date for practices was Aug. 1, and each of the three Monroe County high school volleyball teams began gearing up for the start of competition.

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Though only a sophomore, Grace Leffler has been a great communicator in the middle hit ter position, something that will be crucial for the team. Senior Addison Morris is new to the sport but is a powerful player and is already showing promise as an outside hitter. Junior Crystal Gutierrez-Sandoval, a veteran player, will also see reps as outside hitter.

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Head coach Sarah Eckert’s Lady Conchs have the advantage of a seasoned team this year, having lost only two players to gradu ation. Adding to their strengths was a busy offseason in which many players took it upon themselves to play recreationally and on travel“Theyteams.are entering this season better prepared,” Eckert said, “knowing what to expect, and more confident in their ability to compete. The foundation is in place to do greatReturningthings.” for the Conchs are senior out side hitter Samantha Ventimiglia, senior Emi Ichijo, who will serve as the team’s libero, and juniors Vicky Pavlik, setter, Bridgette Sweeney, middle blocker, Elsie Warwick, outside hitter, and Monika Jaroszewicz, who plays on the right side. Key West’s depth chart is bolstered by Lyla Holland, Reese Haggard and Annie Scepkova, who will join the varsity squad from the JV roster last season, along with freshman Gabby Garcia, who will see time as middle blocker.The Lady Conchs will participate in sev eral tournaments this season against highlyskilled teams who will test their abilities and prepare them for postseason play as well as boosting their district seeding. The team has its eye on a district championship this year, and has the talent to bring home the hard ware, with several players aspiring to play beyond high school. Eckert gives credit to the entire coaching staff, including Kim Butler, whose knowledge and dedication she described as “unwaver ing,” as well as Maddie Opalsky, who will take over the JV team this season. Opalsky also coached the Southernmost Volleyball Club in the offseason, providing a solid foundation for the Key West team.

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Junior Brooke Mandozzi. CONTRIBUTEDMarathon’s Janiya Pyfrom goes up for a solid block during an August 2021 game against Som erset Academy.

Senior Emiri Ichijo will serve as Key West’s libero for the 2022 season.

Some likely candidates to produce suc cess for the team include senior Cassie Brezil, who is stepping into the role of middle hitter and has already been a solid passer and defensive player. Former coach Kevin Free man said Brezil’s positive attitude and con stant improvement last fall earned her more playing time as the season went on.

Fellow se niors Natalie Grill and Tatyana Hribar are also expected to contribute to the team’s back row, with both boasting solid passing. Hribar is returning to play after a serious injury kept her off the court last year. Senior Janiya Pyfrom is a strong athlete whose aggressive play should produce some excitement at the net. She will be joined by junior Bethann “KiKi” Hewlett and senior Riley McDonald, two veteran players whose height should prove an advantage up front. Making the step up from JV last year, junior Reese Elwell is already an established setter, and fellow juniors Kylie McDaniel and Lilliam Nunez Rodriguez have serves to be reckoned with. Junior Marquisha Abraham is expected to make contributions in the middle of the court, and in just her second year play ing the sport, the team’s lone sophomore, Elena Eubank, is a natural athlete who can play anywhere she is needed.

CORAL SHORES HURRICANES

The focus this season with first year coach Kelley Cruz’s Lady Dolphins is team work. Coach Cruz filled her roster with 12 seasoned players this year, but experienced or not, they will need to work hard to fill in the gaps left behind by the team’s five solid seniors last season. According to Cruz, the team looks to answer one question: Who’s going to step up into those big shoes?

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Though they lost their leaders in kills, blocks and hitting percentage, the coaching staff is confident the underclassmen will step up and fill in the gaps. The team will focus on working together to build consistency and chemistry while working out the new roles for the returners as well as the players moving up from last year’s JV roster. Returning for the Hurricanes this season are seniors Jenna Castillo, Lana Tiedemann, Kailee Reinoso, Morgan Bailey and Kendall Bulkiewicz, along with juniors Brooke Mandozzi, Iona Holmquist and Demi Schmitt-Dinon.LiberoKailee Reinoso led the team last fall in digs and was a leader in receptions and assists as well. Brooke Mandozzi was team leader in aces for the Canes and was also a high performer in the area of receptions.

VOLLEYBALL

Adding to the depth of the team will be senior LeAnn Quick, who missed last season but has experience in blocking and hitting.

SEASON PREVIEW:

Fans will have their first chance to see all three Keys teams in action at a preseason tournament hosted at Marathon High School on Thursday, Aug. 18. Marathon will play Coral Shores at 4 p.m., Coral Shores will play Key West at 5:30 p.m. and Key West will play Marathon at 7 p.m.

The Lady Canes will have a lot of shoes to fill this fall, after graduating half their roster. Last year’s senior-heavy team went 9-17, play ing a tough schedule in the FHSAA 3A division.

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BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly 1 + 2. Herbie’s Bar and Chowder House has graciously hosted the annual party since 2014.

5. Rev. Debra Maconaughey of St. Columba Episcopal Church shows off raffle baskets. 3 4 5

3. The American Legion’s Bobby Wellsby, left, and Jodi Gonzales help staff the raffle table to raise funds for the Celtic Festival and Hammock of Galway’s Bernie Green provides the Irish tunes.

ANNUAL KILTS IN THE KEYS PARTY RETURNS TO HERBIE’S Fundraising efforts for January’s Florida Keys Celtic Festival kicked up a notch with Kilts in the Keys on Aug. 7 at Herbie’s Bar and Chowder House. A yearly “halfway” celebration, proceeds raised from the event – filled with music, brews, raffles and refreshments – will go to fund the Celtic Festival and in turn support the Hammock House, St. Columba Episcopal Church’s free after-school and camp pro gram. The program is open for all Marathon children, to have a safe environment while not at school. Alex Rickert

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Back to School

Whether you have kids in school or not, be ready to adjust your schedule to accommodate the tra c slow downs that occur. It is worth allowing a little more time to get around to be sure that all kids are safe on their way to and from school. It is up to all motorists to ensure our schoolchildren are safe. Please do your part and be aware.

• Teach your kids to obey all tra c signals when walk ing or biking to school.

Students are returning to school this week and I want to highlight some important reminders, particularly to motorists.Deputies will be patrolling school zones in marked and unmarked cars to make sure drivers realize school is back in session. They will also be concentrating on areas surrounding schools and school bus stops writing tickets to anyone not obeying the speed limits or to those illegally passing school buses. I have a no-tolerance policy for people who choose to speed in school zones, and for those who illegally pass schoolAnyonebuses.driving should make an extra e ort to watch out for students, who may not be paying attention to tra c. Be especially careful in neighborhoods, areas with bus stops, and near schools themselves.

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Here are some child safety tips for parents to keep in mind:

• If your child is walking to or from school, walk the route with them beforehand. Choose the most direct way, and be sure the route has su cient sidewalks, light ing and crossing guards. If a crossing guard is absent, be sure your child knows when it is safe to cross the street.

• When waiting for the school bus always stand on the sidewalk, away from the roadway.

• Be sure your child knows how to reach you in case of an emergency.

Children and parents should also remember: If a child rides a bicycle to school, Florida law requires anyone under the age of 16 to wear a helmet. A violation of this requirement can result in a $25 ﬁne.

• Make sure your child walks to and from school with other trusted schoolmates and follows the tried and true axiom, "Never talk to strangers.”

MESSAGE FROM THE SHERIFF

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Spotlighting the amazing individuals who live and work in the Middle Keys No matter how many individuals ap pear in the pages of each edition of Keys Weekly, there are always so many more of our community members who deserve to be recognized. In an effort to shine a spotlight on more of the incredible individuals who live and work in these islands, Keys Weekly is proud to spotlight our Neighbor of the Week feature, dedicated to celebrating a community member with each issue. This week’s Marathon neighbor is no stranger to those who enjoy the deli cious organic creations coming from the kitchen at Food for Thought.

KIKI MCINTYRE Chef, Food for Thought How did you come to Mara thon? I came from Argentina 20 years ago and I worked in a couple different places. When Ellen Miro wanted to open a cafe, I trained to be the chef. At one point, overnight, my daughter decided to be a vegan, and I was freaking out about what she was going to eat, so it was kind of like the universe put everything in the right place. What would you like to be remembered for? I’d like to be re membered as a kind person. What song always gets you on the dance floor? Any song, but there’s one that I always sing in the car and my kids get embarrassed: “Mama Mia.” What is your dream vacation? Hawaii. I’d like to go see my friend Sue who used to work here. She got cancer and beat cancer, and she’s doing great. What is the last book you read or TV show you binged? “Virgin Riv er.” I read the book and watched the TV series. I also read “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle. It’s all about women overcoming their problems. What would you do if you won the lottery? I’d go on vacation with everybody. My husband always says that if I won the lottery, the next day I’d be as poor as I am now because I’d just give it all away to everybody. What’s the weirdest or funni est app you have on your phone? TikTok. My favorite one is where a guy goes grocery shopping and asks people if they’ll give him a few dollars to buy something. Some people say ‘yeah,’ and he’ll give them the money back, plus $1,000 or something like that.

What’s one thing that is always on a menu, but you will never try? I don’t know; I like to eat everything. One thing that I will never try again is rabbit. After I ate it, my friend told me what it was and I almost passed out. What’s one thing most people never knew about you? I went to school for psychology and I was a ballerina for 12 years. Two truths and a lie: I’m origi nally from Brazil, I’ve been married twice, and I have 4 kids. (Last week’s Neighbor of the Week, Rolando, is a well-traveled gentleman, but he hasn’t quite hit the 15-country mark yet!) What’s the best advice you’ve ever received or given? Never give up. My father would always tell us that there’s always another day to try again.

Kiki McIntyre serves up the scrumptious creations that keep healthy eaters on track at Food for Thought.

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LOCALS CAN RIDE BACK AND FORTH FROM AIRPORT FlixBus, North ingbusfastest-growingAmerica’sintercityservice,isaddnewservicetoits growing Florida network and boosting its existing lines with the addition of intercity bus service to Big Pine Key and Key Largo with service kicking off on Thursday, Aug. 11. FlixBus’ line allows passen gers to travel from Fort Lau derdale Airport to Key West for as low as $21.99. Along one of the most beautiful highways in the United States with sweep ing views of the surrounding keys and waterfront areas, FlixBus’ line through the Florida Keys will now include connec tions to/from Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Homestead, Key Largo, Islamorada, Big Pine Key and Key West. In Key Largo, buses will stop at 99501 Overseas High way at a bus stop in front of a Burger King for southbound trips and in front of the Wal greens/Bank of America for northbound trips. In Big Pine Key, southbound trips will stop at the Big Pine Key Post Office parking lot, while northbound trips will depart from a pullover area near the Greyhound bus stop, just steps away from Oc topuses Garden & Landscape. With plenty of summer travel season still left to enjoy, tourists and locals alike can ex plore the best their state has to offer and benefit from afford able, convenient and sustain able bus service throughout the Florida Keys.

CONTRIBUTED

Hurley said the majority of the work it performs is repeat business, and many clients have been with the company for 31 years. “We have deliber ately built a team that practices a code of conduct centered on integrity and a high standard of ethics. We believe in transparency and maintaining an open book with our clients throughout the entire construction process,” he said. Chris-Tel Construction has offices in Fort Myers, Florida and Marathon, Florida. Keys location: 11400 Overseas Highway, Suite 208, Marathon Phone: 305-735-4623 | Website: www.christelconstruction.com Email: shurley@christelconstruction.com

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Chris-Tel Construction was founded by Howard Wheeler II in 1989. It’s a construction management firm with a long history of general contracting, and design-build services for various public and private clients throughout Southwest Florida. Chris-Tel specializes in commercial construction, site/civil construction, and special projects.

“As construction managers, we endeavor to ensure that the client’s objectives and intent are carried out to satisfaction by maintaining budgets, adhering to the project schedule, and operating in a fully coordinated manner with the owner,” said Steve Hurley, Chris-Tel’s manager in the Keys. “Our client-oriented approach to any project consists of a four-step process (project development, pre-construction, construction, and close-out) that ensures delivery of a successful project on time and within budget.”

J U S T S O L D A b h h y B H H A L L C Walter Represented the Sellers of: 2040 Dolphin Road Marathon, FL 33050 Sold for $1,275,000 W a l t e r C e b a l l o s 3 0 5 5 6 2 0 8 1 9 C e l l 3 0 5 7 4 3 7 6 3 6 O f f i c e W a l t e r @ k e y s r e a l e s t a t e c o m BUS LINE ADDS STOPS IN THE KEYS

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LEMONDROP Cockatiel Looking for: A big cage or aviary. Maybe another bird friend, but mostly some one who will keep my beak trimmed and give me plenty of toys to play with. Turnoffs: None so far. I’m a happy bird who loves to sing.

— Alex Rickert

TURTLE HOSPITAL HONORS

LIZA 3-year-old female Heeler mix Looking for: An athletic partner to run, hike and swim with. Someone, like myself, who never gets tired. Turnoffs: Rest. Who needs rest? I’m built for speed, agil ity and to be working con stantly.

TANGERINE 2-year-old female domestic medium hair Looking for: A fun home where I can be myself. I have a goofy personality and love to leap around the catio, play with toys and hide under rugs. Turnoffs: Most other cats. Frankly, they just get in my way. In recognition of one of the island’s finest partnerships, Marathon’s Turtle Hospital hosted a Coast Guard Appre ciation Day on Aug. 4 to celebrate the guardsmen and women who assist in critical turtle rescues throughout the year. Along with a tour of the hospital, Coast Guard members and their fami lies were treated to a day of food and games – including a friendly tug-of-war contest.“Itshows how fortunate we are with our island community to have partners like the Coast Guard,” said Turtle Hospital manager Bette Zirkel bach. “We couldn’t do what we do without them. They’re an amazing help … and we certainly appreciate their brawn with the bigger turtles.”

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PARTNERSHIP WITH U.S. COAST GUARD Coast Guardsmen and -women and their families enjoy a day of games, food and cama raderie at the Turtle Hospital to celebrate a long-standing partnership that has saved the lives of hundreds of injured sea turtles.

TAKE ME HOME Adorable furry faces are waiting for families at the Florida Keys SPCA Dating in the Keys can be a drag, but thankfully there are plenty of animals waiting for their perfect adoption “match” at the Florida Keys SPCA. Keys Weekly is thrilled each week to showcase some “furever” friends that are ready, waiting and available for adoption at the organization’s Marathon campus –complete with their best qualities, preferences and turnoffs to ensure the best Fromfit.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 knowl edgeable staff will help with advice and care tips while working to en sure a good fit between each pet and its people. The SPCA’s Golden Paw program also provides special assis tance 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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GARYJANICE PAWS KEEPING COOL DURING THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

he first summer that I walked Ozzy down the streets of Key West, he pulled me from one side of the street to another, gravitating to shady spots. I knew my dog was smart, but this really impressed me. He’s a shade hunter, I thought. What a brilliant dog. Then I realized it wasn’t shade he was honing in on, but the anole lizards darting in and out of the shade. Ozzy is a standard poodle, a breed whose unfortunate dogshow haircuts mistakenly make people think they are fancy fur accessories. In reality, they are true hunting dogs. As a hunting dog with limited options in Key West, Ozzy has become obsessed with lizards, from small anoles to Cuban browns. And he knows where they like to hang out in the shade. So maybe he’s not as brilliant as I thought, but he has the right idea. For any one, staying in the shade and keeping cool is a good idea during our hot summers. But it’s especially important for our pups, who are more sensitive to heat than you might realize.Dogs have a higher body temperature than humans and less ability to cool down. While we sweat from our pores, dogs’ sweat glands are confined to the nose and foot pads. Overheated dogs can only regulate body temperature through panting, which is highly inefficient during hot weather, and can bring on heat exhaustion, a potentially fatal condition that can lead to heat stroke and cardiac arrest. Avoid overheating by modifying your dog-walking routines. Think shorter walks and less intense activity. And be aware of how your dog is doing during the walk. Pay attention to panting and paws. Sidewalks and roads can get very hot. Try pressing your palms on asphalt or sidewalks when walking with your pal. If it’s hot to you, it’s super hot to them. Keep their paws on grass or dirt when possible. And take water, plus some thing for your pet to drink it from (small col lapsible bowls and doggie drink/sip cups are

38 MARATHON WEEKLY / AUGUST 11, 2022 is a writer, dog mama and author of the janicegary.comCaninedog,husbandthetothelifelong“Shortwinningaward-memoir,Leash.”HerloveofKeysledherlivinglocalonrockwithherandtheirOzzy,theTornado.

Here in the Keys we need to realize that not just the temperature, but also the humidity can affect our pets. According to Dr. Barry Kellogg of the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, animals pant to evaporate moisture from their lungs, which takes heat away from their body. If the humidity is too high, they are unable to cool themselves and their temperature will skyrocket to dangerous levels — very quickly. Some dogs are more at risk for heat exhaustion than others. Ozzy is a black dog, which means he can get hot much sooner than lighter-colored animals. Very old, very young or overweight dogs and animals that have heart or respiratory diseases are more at risk. And some breeds — like boxers, pugs, shih tzus and other dogs and cats with short muzzles — will have a much harder time breathing in extreme heat, so take extra care to keep them safe and cool. Signs of heat exhaustion include exces sive panting, glazed eyes, difficulty breathing, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, excessive saliva tion and a lack of coordination. If your dog exhibits any of these symptoms, get them in the shade or air conditioning immediately. To help cool them, apply ice packs or cold tow els to their head, neck and chest or run cool (not cold) water over them. Let them drink small amounts of cool water or lick ice cubes. And if they continue to be distressed, take them to a veterinarian as soon as possible. The Florida Keys is a wonderful place to share with our dogs. But in the summer, we need to adjust things a bit so our fur-coated friends can stay safe and happy. If you want to take them out on the town, go ahead and bring them out for a drink under cover and out of danger. Order a margarita or virgin pina for yourself and a fresh bowl of cool water for your fur-coated friend. Chances are the server will bring it to the table before you even ask. Lucky for us – and them – we’re that kind of dog town.

available at most local pet shops or online). And of course, take the big walks early in the morning and later in the evening. It should go without saying, but unfortu nately it has to be mentioned: dogs should never be left alone in a car, especially in hot weather. When it’s 85 degrees outside, a parked car will heat up to 102 degrees in 10 minutes, even with the windows open. And at 95 degrees — our average summer temperature in the Keys — a car will heat up to 120 degrees in 10 minutes. If you take your dog with you on car trips, plan on taking them to places you can bring them inside with you. Many Keys establishments are dog-friendly. Besides our open-air restaurants, many shops and even chain stores like The Home Depot welcome well-behaved pets. But taking your dog to outdoor events in the summer is not a good idea. As a person who has coordinated many large, open-air festivals, I have seen too many heat-stressed dogs walking on concrete and asphalt to ever think it is fun for them. If you do decide to take them, make it a short visit. Bring lots of water for them to drink, and try keeping them under shade and on grass. Because Oz loves to be with us, my hus band and I sometimes take him on summer car rides, often to shaded places to walk or short shopping trips where we take turns staying in the air-conditioned car while the other goes shopping. It seems to be a Keys thing for pet parents to leave their dogs alone in the car with the a/c on, but The Hu mane Society advises that even that is risky, especially for an extended time. If you see a pet left alone in a non-cooled car during hot weather, take action by seeking the owner or call for help. Our police department is very aware of the dangers and takes this situation seriously.Alotof dogs love the water, and a lot of boaters love to take them, but long days on the water can be mighty hot. If you don’t already have a covered area over the deck, consider rigging some shade for your dog. Cooling mats are an inexpensive and effec tive way for dogs to chill out, and it makes a lot of sense to have them onboard. In addi tion to plenty of water, consider adding fro zen treats, such as “Pupsicles” (frozen cubes of chicken or beef bouillon) to the cooler along with your beer and fried chicken.

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Ididn’t have the opportunity to hear Vince “Vin” Scully as often as Dodgers fans. My experience was often limited to the nationally televised All-Star baseball games, four World Series and four National SeriesChampionshipLeaguethatfeatured Scully’s iconic commentary. Mr. Scully, who died Aug. 2, is re garded by people I respect as the best sports announcer of all time. He was 94 when he died, and had announced Dodgers games for 67 years, starting in 1950, when the team was in Brooklyn, through his retirement in 2016. Mr. Scully received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Ford C. Frick Award from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. I found a file of quotes about Mr. Scully. (They were emails, so there are no attributions.)“Well,I’mcrying again. He had such a beautiful soul.” “I never thought I’d take hearing those words on my drive home (in traf fic) for“‘Greatestgranted.”of all time’ gets thrown around a lot, but it doesn’t seem fitting enough for him. He’s all of our Grand pas. ... RIP to a true GOAT.” While we’re talking about an nouncers, let’s discuss some who may be more familiar, those of the Miami Marlins. I watch most of their games, but not all. Like you, I have other obli gations. And sometimes, when they’re losing, as they have been lately, my friend, Sam, and I find something else to watch.PaulSeverino is the Marlins’ playby-play announcer. He’s good enough. I wouldn’t call him a “homer,” but you won’t hear him criticize the home team or manager Don Mattingly. He’s pretty matter-of-fact. With several young, inexperienced players getting a lot of action, I’d like to know which of them has a shot at be ing with the team next year. We’re talk ing here of Lewin Diaz, Peyton Burdick, J.J. Bleday, Luke Williams and Charles Leblanc, who, so far, is showing he’s a quality hitter. I’d also like to know which of the veterans will be there next spring. Sev erino must have an opinion. Why else would he have a job in baseball? When the Marlins were going through a streak of win ning games in late innings or forcing extra innings, I ex pected Severino to show a little averageThisexcitement.below-team doesn’t provide the announcer many such opportunities. But when they do, Severino’s demeanor shows no more enthusiasm than it does after a “regular”Severinovictory.works with several ana lysts, who are typically former players. Some are good, some aren’t so good. The one who makes the most appear ances, I believe, is former player J.P. Arencibia, who’s also rather vanilla. He doesn’t provide much that we didn’t already know. So Craig Minervini steps in and gives us some interesting information. Minervini is a veteran announcer who does a nice job, but often at a distant spot, having contributed to a pre-game show or ready to do a post-game wrap-up. Another who does a nice job – or better – is analyst Rod Allen, who’s new to the Marlins’ announcing team. Allen called Detroit Tigers games from 2003, but, as Tony Paul wrote on July 16, 2021, in The Detroit News, “It all came to a sudden end in September 2018, when Allen and (broadcast partner Mario) Impemba got into a physical altercation in and outside the broad cast booth at the Chicago White Sox ballpark. The dispute was reportedly over a chair.” Both were fired. Allen was 61 at the time; Impemba, 58. Allen, who was a Marlins hitting instructor in 1992-93, isn’t shy about telling it as it is, even predicting what type of pitch is coming from the Miami pitchers and criticizing when the pitch ers cross up the catcher. The other analysts include Tommy Hutton, a veteran player and former analyst with the Marlins; Gaby Sanchez and Jeff Nelson. Kelly Saco does a variety of as signments for the pre- and post-game programs. So does Jessica Blaylock, who has done similar work for sev eral years, as well as working with the announcers for the Florida Panthers hockey team. Both do credible jobs. It’s a nice collection of announcers, but they’re no Scully. Perhaps no one ever will be. What do you think? Let me know at ralphmoro1936@gmail.com.

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The baseball announc er Vin Scully in 2006. CONTRIBUTED Notice is hereby given that the City Council consisting of Mayor John Bartus, Vice Mayor Dr. Daniel Zieg and Councilmembers Steven Cook, Luis Gonzalez and Robyn Still along with City Manager George Garrett, and City Attorney Steve Williams and attorneys representing the City, Barton Smith and Christopher Deem from the Law Firm of Smith Hawks will meet at 11:00 am or as soon as possible thereafter on Tuesday, August 16 of 2022 at the Marathon City Council Cham bers, 9805 Overseas Highway in an Attorney-Client Session, pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, to discuss an appeal from the State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity in regard to the following appeal: Cecilla Mattino, et al, Appellants vs. City of Marathon Florida et al Appellees No. 3D20-1921 Lower Tribunal No 20-032. The session is estimated to last 30 minutes.

HOW TO FAKE IT IN HOLLYWOOD By Ava Wilder It’s been a year since Grey Brooks has worked. When her long-running TV series ended, so did the acting offers. Having acted since childhood, Grey at 27 considers herself extremely lucky. She helped her mother pay the bills when her deadbeat dad left and has been independent since. When she eyes a role that could put her back in the spotlight, her feisty publicist feels the directors need a little nudge. She pushes Grey to create a fake relationship with a reclusive A-lister who could also use a creative comeback. A decade older, Ethan Atkins was Grey’s ultimate teen heartthrob, a poster that hung on her wall fulfilling all her young fantasies. She agrees with the plan, never dreaming their chemistry would be off the charts. When the paparazzi become uncontrollable, Grey and Ethan must put down their scripts and face their actual feelings, Hol lywood style.

THE GIRLS IN THE PICTURE By Melanie Benjamin Known as the “Queen of Mov ies,” Mary Pickford was the first actual movie star in Hollywood. She won the first Academy Award and put her hand and footprints on Grauman’s Theater sidewalk. Frances Marion was known as the top and highest-paid screenwriter of her time. Together, best friends and business partners, these women took the town by storm. From vaudeville and silent movies, Charlie Chaplin and the infamous Westerns, incredible author Mela nie Benjamin takes us through the lives of these beautiful, talented and strong women. One hundred years ago, the casting couch was full of action and a handful of men ran the studios with an iron fist. Pickford and Marion became so successful they were the first women finally able to direct their own movies. Including a his tory of rough childhoods, difficult marriages and two world wars, this fascinating story is magically brought to life on these pages.

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By Annabel Monaghan Nora is a single mom living in a small town, struggling to pay the mortgage and keep her eclectic home from crumbling. She writes screenplays for The Romance Channel while her no-good hus band has disappeared. Nora pours her soul into a screenplay called “The Tea House.” While it doesn’t have the Hallmark happy ending her agent expected, it’s a power ful story loosely based on her own heartbreak. Quickly set for pro duction with the sexiest man alive playing the main character, Nora is thrown for a loop when they unexpectedly film a scene in her own yard. She and the heartthrob, Leo, fall into their own surprising romance and the entire town –including her two kids – instantly warm to Leo’s charms. When he is called away to work on another film, Nora wonders if she imagined the whole thing. A script within a script, this tender, laugh-out-loud rom-com is simply delightful.

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4. Local chef and MHS graduate Chris Gaskill shows off a freshly-prepared lobster ceviche.

2. Chris Still, seminar host and co-owner of The Tackle Box, opens the evening’s proceedings.

When lobster season starts, Marathon residents are the go-to authority for catching and cooking bugs. But hey, a little extra education never hurts. On Aug. 8, The Tackle Box’s free lobstering seminar filled the gallery at the Marathon Com munity Theater for an evening of demon strations and discussion about one of the Keys’ tastiest crustaceans. Beginning with a wide-ranging address from FWC Capt. Dave Dipre on numerous safety and law enforce ment topics, attendees were treated to a product demonstration by representatives from innovative bully net and lobster net manufacturer Aqua Hippie. To cap off the night, Marathon culinary legend Chef Flavor brought a live cooking demonstration front and center, allowing participants to taste samples of lobster bisque, smoked dip, cevi che, and fried lobster tempura bites. Now in his sixth month since restarting the event post-COVID, host Chris Still’s monthly semi nars bring in a mix of sponsors, community partners and guest lecturers to provide free education, techniques and gear rundowns for those looking to target the Keys’ most prized species. Seminar topics rotate each month to provide a wide range of angling knowledge, and each event features product giveaways and a 50/50 raffle.

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5. Aqua Hippie’s Sarah Aschliman, left, and Ken Patterson demonstrate bullynetting techniques with their products. 2 3 4 5

1. FWC Capt. Dave Dipre gives a rundown on lobster regulations and a host of other legal topics. THE TACKLE BOX/Contributed

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3. Chef Flavor outlines the difference between Maine and spiny lobster – and what those dif ferences mean when it’s time to get cooking.

Krome and Matcovich developed a sort of Nicholas,wereandfriendship,whentimesleanforKrome is said to have sent packages of food to him. In 1912, Krome took noted hor ticulturist too,government,NameMatcovichhisFairchild,Garden,TropicalMiami’snamesakeandofFairchildBotanicDavidandwifetomeetatNoKey.Thebecame

Nicholas Matcovich standing in the doorway of his home in 1912. Pictured outside are William Krome and Marian Fairchild. FLORIDA KEYS LIBRARIES/Contributed Russian man lived as a hermit, took to growing is an speaker,author,and Flor ida Keys historian. His latest book, “The Florida Keys Skunk Ape Files,” is a fun blend of two of his favorite subjects — Florida Keys history and the Skunk Ape.

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The stocky Russian with large hands named Nicholas Matcovich left Key West with his wife Eliza in 1868. He had reportedly been managing a nurs ery at the time but was unhappy living among the number of people adding to Key West’s growing popu lation. To escape, Mr. and Mrs. Matcovich moved 30 or 40 miles northeast to No Name Key. At 1,140 acres, it was less than half the size of Key West, and had a relatively smallIncommunity.1870,KeyWest had a popu lation of 5,675 while No Name Key had only 45 – three of them were Matcovichs. Believe it or not, a population of 45 in 1870 was a pretty significant number for any island not named Key West. Outside of Key West, there were only 641 people documented living on the rest of the Florida Keys. Key Largo, the largest island in the chain, had a robust population of 61. Upper Matecumbe Key, today the heart and soul of Islamorada, had 13 residents. At 45, No Name Key had about the same number of people living on the island as it does today. After arriving on No Name Key, Nicholas built a “home” for Eliza and their baby boy, George, who arrived circa 1869 (and home might be an extravagant word). The “house” he built was a one-room structure measuring 12 feet by 15 feet and was topped with a roof of palmetto fronds. When he first arrived on the island, he did what he could to make a dollar, including burning charcoal and planting coconuts on Big Pine Key that he later sold for five cents Crampedeach.quarters aside, by all indications, Nicholas grew to be a suspicious man, wary of those he did not know. He may have also been a hard man to live with because at some point in the early years of their marriage, around 1874, Eliza moved back to Key West, taking her children, and found work in a cigar factory to help support the family. Though the two remained married until Eliza’s death in 1917, for the last 43 years of their union, she lived in Key West while Nicholas stayed on No Name Key. Still, she would visit from time to time, and sometimes, during those visits, children were conceived. In addi tion to the oldest, George, six other children were born, including John, Anna, Mosby, and three others who were not long for the world. For the majority of the rest of his life, Nicholas lived alone, like a hermit, and eventually turned to what he did best, growing things. By 1885, Matcovich was granted a 160-acre homestead where he grew to be something of an early expert in the field of Florida Keys horticul ture and attracted the attention of William Krome, David Fairchild and the government.Kromevisited Matcovich’s land while working for Henry Flagler and building the right-of-way that delivered the Over-Sea Railroad to Key West in 1912. Krome was a horticulturist, too. By 1904, he had made an 80-acre homestead claim in the area of what is today Home stead, where he helped to develop Florida’s avocado and mango indus try.

interested in his farming and sent plant species to No Name Key so that he could experiment with subtropical growing techniques. Reportedly, Matcovich was growing more than 5,000 trees on his land, including 50 species of fruit trees, including lemons, limes, figs, guavas, bananas, dates, peach, alligator pears (avocado), sapodilla, and even walnuts. He was also reported to be growing 20 varieties of grape vines. For freshwater, for himself and to help feed his plants, he created four wells about four feet wide and eight feet deep on his property by carving them out of the limestone substrate with a crowbar. He also scraped away steps leading down to the water. The name Matcovich carried a warning with it, and anyone familiar with No Name Key knew to ap proach his corner of the island with caution. Rumors suggested that his property was booby-trapped with tripwires and shotguns. One of the details about his life on the island that was documented on more than one occasion was his fondness for guns, as he was repeatedly ob served having “many” of them hang ing on the walls of his one-room home with the palmetto roof. At the edge of his property, he erected a “single plank that served as a wharf.” About 100 yards offshore, he pounded a stake into the bottom of the shallow water and tied a large horse conch shell to it. On shore, at his property line, he struck another stake into the ground and hung another horse conch shell that could be blown like a horn. On the stake, he left a sign that read, “Not one step farther, Nicholas.” Whether or not he ever really did booby-trap his property is up for debate – it does make for a great story. Nicholas died on Aug. 14, 1919, just a month before the 1919 Florida Keys Hurricane wreaked its havoc on the Lower Keys. His son Mosby, however, would move to the family property and bring the threat of gunfire back to No Name Key – a story for next week.

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office held its quarterly employee awards ceremony on Aug. 5 in Marathon. Employees were also recognized for their years of service to the agency. Sheriff Rick Ramsay recognized his Employees of the Second Quarter, 2022, for exemplary and outstanding service to the agency and to the citizens of Monroe County. From left: Reserve Deputy Sheriff of the Quarter Juan Perez, Detention Deputy Sheriff of the Quarter Juan Morales, Ramsay and Deputy Sheriff of the Quarter Anfernee Rodriguez. Not pictured: Support Member of the Quarter Deshawn Battle. MCSO/Contributed

Tips from beer sales at the second annual Florida Keys Brew BQ went to a good cause as Marathon Chamber of Commerce CEO Daniel Samess, left, delivered a check with an $800 donation for the Marathon Rotary Club and its president Mike Puto at the club’s Aug. 3 meeting. The donated funds will go to support the club’s continued humanitarian efforts and support for local students and community orga nizations. CONTRIBUTED

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Paulo De Oliveira and Katia De Oliveira were taken to jail. Classes roll on at Marathon library Friday, Aug. 12: Photography: See the world through photogra pher’s eyes. Bring your phone or camera. Fun learning through easy & creative assignments (Adults/ Teens) 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Ferris Wheel Break Down: It’s a Party! (Kids) 3 Saturday,p.m. Aug. 13: Easy Yoga (Adults) 10 a.m.; R.E.A.D. Reading Assistance Education Dogs: Tail Waggin’ Tutors (Kids) 10:30 a.m.; VR & Robots Open Lab, 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15: 3D Printing Open Lab: Learn about designs, software, material and equipment, 10 a.m.; Maker Lab: Make and re make circuits and more! 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16: Fine Art: Get creative! Mixed media, sketch, paint. Finish your works in prog ress. Supplies included. (Adults/ Teens) 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.; Teen Chal lenge: Teens, come get involved with the library advisory group. Raffle prizes for attendees, 4 p.m.; Dungeons & Dragons (adults) 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17: Cosmic Kids Movement & Yoga Adven tures: mindful movement for little ones and their caregivers, (ages 2-6) 10:30 a.m.; Teen Dungeons & Dragons, 3 to 5 p.m.; Dungeons & Dragons (Adults) 5 p.m.: Thursday, Aug. 18: Homeschool Learning Activity (Family) 10:30 a.m.; Intro to Dungeons & Dragons: Learn to play this fun story-telling game (ages 9-12) 3:30 p.m.; It’s Family Game Time! 4 p.m.

The victim told deputies he was snorkeling close to the dock and got into an argument with the two suspects over his right to snorkel in the area. He said both suspects hit him in the head and other parts of his body — Paulo with some kind of pole and Katia with a fishing rod. The other people on the boat and security camera footage all cor roborated the victim’s story.

This is a great opportunity to see what bocce is all about. The expansion of the league comes with an opportunity for more teams on Thursday nights and possibly Tuesday and Wednes day as well. Create a team with friends and neighbors and join in on the fun. The league’s summer season is smaller than the winter season and is a great time to get to know the game with year-round players. The more teams enjoying a fun-filled evening of camara derie and friendly competition, the better.

The victim, a 36-year-old man from St. Petersburg, Florida, was bleed ing profusely from the head.

• Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. – Summer league begins. More information is on the Big Pine Bocce League’s Facebook page or at www. bigpinebocce.com. To speak to a bocce board member, go to the staff page on the league website for contact informa tion or email Kim Livingston kimannlivingston@gmail.com.at

The league is growing and to accommodate that growth they are expanding the number of nights of play. The league began as a grassroots organization in 2009 with 100 players and has since doubled in size, with more than 250 players and 21 teams dur ing the winter season. BPBL is an adult-only league dedicated to promoting the game of bocce within the local com munity. Each team must have a minimum of four players and can have upwards of 12. Teams play one night per week, three games per night. Signups for the summer season will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25 at the Big Pine Moose Lodge, 3681 Wilder Rd., Big Pine Key. Those curious about bocce who want to learn more may join league players on the boc ce courts at the Big Pine Park on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m.

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The sheriff’s office was called to a home on 12th Street Gulf at about 1:30 p.m. regarding a bat tery. All involved in the incident were present as well as multiple family members of the victim. The victim’s family members were in a boat about 25 yards from shore.

BRIEFLY Dinner and auction to benefit Forgotten Felines Join Forgotten Felines of the Florida Keys for a fundraiser dinner and silent auction on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Brutus Seafood, 6950 Overseas Hwy. in Marathon. The evening will feature a threecourse meal prepared by local chef Jamie Pruitt with hors d’oeuvres served during a silent auction to begin the night. Dinner tickets are available for $50, and a cash bar will be available, with proceeds go ing to feed, neuter and foster cats in need. Tickets may be purchased by reaching out to theFelines’ForgottenFace book page, by contact ing Megan at 305-9421553, or by scanning the QR code. Free tickets available for Florida Keys Nonprofit Day Professionals from charitable organizations across the Keys will convene on Tuesday, Sept. 13 for Florida Keys Nonprofit Day. The event, to be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Marathon Community Theatre, is free to paid staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations, stu dents and community members interested in nonprofit service. Free registration for the event is avail able at Thecffk.org/nonprofitday.afternoonwillinclude an education session presented by Naples-based John Riley, vice presi dent of philanthropy at United Way of Collier and the Keys, who will share “10 tips for donor relation ships.”

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Professional development expert Janelle Abela, traveling from Canada to address the group, will explain how local nonprofits can maximize success using inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. A networking reception is sponsored by First State Bank of the Florida Keys. Marathon couple arrested for attacking snorkeler A 65-year-old man and 61-yearold woman, both of Marathon, were arrested on Aug. 7 after attacking a snorkeler near their home during a dispute over the snorkeler’s proximity to their wa terfront property. Paulo De Oliveira and Katia De Oliveira were both charged with aggravated battery and battery.

The Big Pine Bocce League (BPBL) will be hosting its 2022 sum mer season at the Big Pine Park located at 31009 Atlantis Drive on Big Pine Key (at the end of Sands Road). For the first time since 2017, the local bocce league will be on the courts three nights per week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

— Contributed Big pine bocce aerial: Big Pine Park, the home of the Big Pine Bocce League, features five courts with three nights of competition. BIG PINE BOCCE LEAGUE/Contributed

• Thursday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. – Summer season team signups at the Big Pine Moose Lodge.

BIG PINE BOCCE LEAGUE SET TO BEGIN EXPANDED 2022 SUMMER SEASON

• Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. - Bocce practice at the Big Pine Park bocce courts, open to all.

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On Aug. 5, Roman Gastesi VI and Sabrina Bang welcomed the birth of their son, Roman VII, pictured with great-grand pa Roman IV and grandpa Roman V, the Monroe County administrator. The newest Roman was born at Baptist Hospital in Homestead weighing 8.5 pounds and measuring 20.75 inches. His family will continue to make their home in Islamorada, where his dad is a professional fisherman.

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AMERICAN LEGION SHOWS LOVE FOR SWITLIK STAFF

On Aug. 5, the staff at Stanley Switlik Elementary School was treat ed to an appreciation breakfast provided by Marathon’s Ameri can Legion Post 154. Representing the Marathon chapter of the organization was current school board chair John Dick, pictured at left. The delicious spread was whipped up by Marathon Bagel Co.

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READINGHEARINGSDATES OF ORDINANCE NO. NOTICE2022-478ISHEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will hold the following Public Hearings to hear amendments to the City’s Code of Ordinances. Public Hearing First Reading: August 25th, 2022, 9:35 A.M. OR at the conclusion of the prior Public Variance Hearing. Public Hearing Second/Final Reading: September 22nd, 2022, 9:35 A.M. OR at the conclusion of the prior Public Variance Hearing. Location: Temporary City Hall, 600 West Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 The proposed Ordinance to be heard by the City Commission is [ORDINANCE NO. 2022–478], entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DESIGNATED SMOKING AREAS WITHIN MUNICIPAL PARKS AND BEACHES; AMENDING ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ADDING A NEW SECTION 12-10 PROHIBITING SMOKING, AS AUTHORIZED BY FLORIDA LAW EXCEPT WITHIN DESIGNATED SMOKING AREAS OF A MUNICIPAL PARK OR MUNCIPALLY CONTROLLED BEACH AND BEACH PARK; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, REPEAL, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE” Interested parties may appear at the meetings and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection at the City Hall of Key Colony Beach. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Key Colony Beach City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the Code Amendment Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceeding and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearings on Thursday, August 25th, 2022, and/or Thursday, September 22nd, 2022, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to: City Commission, P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, and your comments will be entered into the record. City of Key Colony Beach, Florida AugustPublish:11, 2022

Applicant requests a Variance to Land Development Regulations Chapter 101, Section 26, Code of Ordinances Chapter 6, Section 1, setback by 5 feet. Current setback requirements are 10 feet. Interested parties may attend the Hearing and be heard with respect to the requested Ifvariance.anyperson decides to appeal any decision made by the Key Colony Beach City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the Variance Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. If you are unable to attend the Hearing on Thursday, August 25, 2022, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, or is“711”.hearingscheduled8:30a.m.—5:00p.m.,4441,Office,theproceeding,inneedspersonADAcitizens/default.aspx.monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/foundZoom.attendingofBoardAugustTheprison.StateCollege’sexchangeareaareland.buildingsbeallexchangepropertybuildingsFloridaStatepropertyofadjoinsServiceseniorlocatedtheaddressesencroachments.andresolvingofMonroeexchangeCommissionersCountyAresolution:considerCounty,CommissionersFlorida,1200HarveytheP.M.,onWHOMNOTICERESOLUTIONADOPTIONNOTICETheAugustPublish:Citythecommentskeycolonybeach.netcityclerk@andyourwillbeenteredintorecord.ofKeyColonyBeach11,2022WeeklyNewspapersOFINTENTTOCONSIDEROFCOUNTYISHEREBYGIVENTOITMAYCONCERNthatAugust17,2022,at1:30orassoonthereafterasmattermaybeheard,attheGovernmentCenter,TrumanAve,KeyWest,theBoardofCountyofMonroeFlorida,intendstoadoptingthefollowingresolutionoftheMonroeBoardofCountyauthorizingtheoflandsbetweenCountyandtheStateFloridaforthepurposesofaboundarydisputeeliminatingmultipleThisresolutionpropertyonwhichBigPineKeyfirestationisandhousestheformermealsiteandtwoForestryhouses.ThepropertytheformerDepartmentCorrectionsRoadPrisonnowleasedbythetotheCollegeoftheKeys.Therearemultipleencroachingonthelines.Theresultisalandagreementinwhichstateagencies’buildingswillonstatelandandallCountywillbeonCountyTheexchangedareasapproximatelythesameinandappraisedvalue.Thisdoesnotaffecttheagreementwiththeforuseoftheformerroadpubliccanparticipateinthe17,2022,meetingoftheofCountyCommissionersMonroeCounty,FLbyinpersonorviaTheZoomlinkcanbeintheagendaathttp://ASSISTANCE:IfyouareawithadisabilitywhospecialaccommodationsordertoparticipateinthispleasecontactCountyAdministrator’sbyphoning(305)292-betweenthehoursofpriortothemeeting;ifyouareorvoice-impaired,callLiveClosed-Captioningavailableviaourwebportal was May 5, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER NOTWITHSTANDINGBARRED. 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: August 11, 2022.

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The City of Key Colony Beach will hold a Special Master Hearing and Public Hearing on: Special Master Hearing: Friday, August 26, 2022, 10:30 A.M. City Commission Public Hearing: Thursday, September 22, 2022, 9:30 A.M. At Temporary City Hall, 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL NOTICE33051.IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will hold a Special Master Hearing on Friday, August 26, at 10:30 A.M., and a City Commission Public Hearing, on September 22, 2022, at 9:30 A.M., at a Temporary City Hall located at 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, Florida, 33051, to hear a Variance Request from Thomas E. Carden, Owner of 200 15th Circle. This meeting will be available virtually via Zoom Meetings. Members of the public who wish to attend virtually may email cityclerk@keycolonybeach. net or call 305-289-1212, Ext. 2 for further instructions on attending via Zoom Meetings. Applicant requests a Variance to Land Development Regulations Chapter 101, Section 101 – 10 (8) height variance of 6’-8’. Current maximum height is 30’0”. The Applicant further requests a Variance to Land Development Regulations Chapter 101, Section 10 (5) rear setback by 8’6”. Current rear yard minimum is 25’. Interested parties may attend the Hearing and be heard with respect to the requested Ifvariance.anyperson decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach with respect to any matter considered at the Variance Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. If you are unable to attend the Hearings on Friday, August 26, 2022, or Thursday, September 22, 2022, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, or

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MIDDLEEMPLOYMENTKEYS 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 305-743-5555intervals. Pancho's Fuel Dock in Marathon is looking for a part-time cashier Thu/Fri/Sat. Please call 305-743-2281. Marathon Auto Air looking for Counter Help - full-time. Pay based on experience. Apply in person at 2525 Overseas Highway, Marathon. 305-289-9884

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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: sweetsavannahs.cominfo@ 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 lobstercrawl@gmail.comemail: 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 eerpinc@gmail.comto: 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. PLACE YOUR HELP WANTED AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 TODAY!

UPPEREMPLOYMENTKEYS Boat Rental Business in Tavernier looking for someone w/exp. docking & launching boat in tight quarters. Mechanical exp. a plus. Open til 8p. Compensation based on experience. 305-896-2219 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 305-852-9639to Hiring excavator operators, deckhands, & boat operators in Key Largo. 40/hrs per week MondayFriday. 305-440-3304 HIRED!!! PLACE YOUR HELP WANTED AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 TODAY!

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NOW HIRING - Full Time Seafood Ave,FishinCompetitivePackers/Graders.Wage.ApplypersonatKeysFisheriesHouse,3390GulfviewMarathon.EOEDFWP 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. City of Marathon Current Job Openings: Recreation Specialist, Right of Way Technician, Parttime Marina Custodian/ Maintenance and Marina Tech/Pump Out Captain. Full Benefits. EOE Please see City website for www.ci.marathon.fl.usdetails

52 MARATHON WEEKLY / AUGUST 11, 2022 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 DUI INSTRUCTOREVALUATOR/ The Advocate DUI Program is hiring for part time positions. DUI instructors and evaluators - 2 days a week, Bachelors or Masters degree in substance abuse eld required. Bilingual preferred, not required. Of ce located in Marathon. Contact Marcia at 305-704-0117. HOME HEALTH AIDES HHA NEEDED IN ISLAMORADA AND MARATHON Full Time / Part Time available Must be able to speak Spanish! Seeking compassionate care givers (HHA-Home Health Aides) to provide personal care services to patients in their homes. Tiempo completo y tiempos medio disponible Se necesita empleados para asistir a personas mayores en sus hogares en las áreas de Islamorada y Marathon. Debe poder hablar español Tel: 786-488-8806 NOW HIRING: DishwashersLineBartendersWaitstaffHostsBarBacksBussersCooks Apply in person at Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, 7 Knight’s Key Blvd, Marathon GARBAGEMARATHONSERVICE We are now hiring for the following positions: Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Drivers Applicants must apply in person tobe considered. 4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon NOWCASHIERHIRING Part-Time Position in Islamorada Hours: Mon/Tue 6A-2P and/or Fri/Sat/Sun 2P-6P $15.00/hour starting Call 606-425-0376 KELLY ELECTRIC in Marathon is looking for an experienced Electrician who wants to become a Master Electrician & more. Call or text 305-743-6098 or email: kelly6098@aol.comLic#EC525 305-743-6098 Kelly6098@aol.com NOW HIRING 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 TurtleHospitalMarathon@gmail.comto: Busy Key Largo Dive Center has immediate openings for BOAT CAPTAINS $1,500 SIGNING BONUS Experience Required. Paid per trip plus tips & sales commission. Send resume to resumes@rainbowreef.com The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority’s WASTEWATER DIVISION IS GROWING, and we need a WWTP OPERATOR 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: Duck Key. Salary Range: $52,645.98 - $84,011.20. Apply online at www. aa.com/employment EEO, VPE, ADA, DFW OPERATORTREATMENTWASTEWATERPLANT“C” LOCATION: DUCK KEY EOE-M/F/V/D Equal Housing LenderMember FDIC Full Time Teller Customer Service Representative Human Resources Specialist Loan Processor Senior Commercial Credit Analyst Commercial Lender Key West Apply Online at KeysBank.com/Careers • Quarterly Cash Proﬁt Sharing • Fun, Fast-Paced Environment • Great Hours • Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement • Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time • 401K Employer Match HIRING NOW Big Pine Full Time Teller

53MARATHON WEEKLY / AUGUST 11, 2022 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 PART TIME / FULL W/FLEXIBLEOPPORTUNITIESTIMESCHEDULESAPPLYONLINEAT www.noblehousehotels.com/careers APPLY IN PERSON AT Zero Duval St. Ocean Key Resort and Spa is EOE. SCAN TO VIEW JOB OPENINGS. APPLY BELL/VALETTODAY!Offering a $500 sign on bonus for applicants hired through 8/31/22 Front Desk Agent Reservations Agent remote and in person roles available HOUSEKEEPING Public Area and Room Attendant Offering a $500 sign on bonus for applicants hired through 8/31/22 F & B Server RestaurantAssistantGreeter SPA TERRE AT OCEAN KEY Licensed Massage Therapist Licensed Nail Technician MANAGEMENT OPENINGS Sous Chef WE ARE EXCITED TO OFFER REDUCED-COST EMPLOYEE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN OLD TOWN! “Upli ting the human spi it since 1973”GuidanThece/CareCenterncadivisionofBackground and drug screen req. COMPETITIVE PAY! EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS!!! Check out all available positions at: www.westcare.com (search by zip code) EEOC/DFWP THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. IS HIRING! KEY LARGO Crisis Counselor Behavioral Health Counselor (Children) Case Manager (Children) KEY WEST Behavioral Health Therapist (Child, Adult) Care CaseBehavioralPreventionCoordinatorSpecialistHealthCounselor(Children)PeerSupportSpecialistCrisisCounselorManagers(Adult,Forensic,Children)SubstanceAbuseCounselor*Advocate MARATHON Research Assistant *Support Worker (PT only) Peer Support Specialist/BHT Care Coordinator Behavioral Health Therapist (Child, Adult) RNs and LPNs - 3 shifts (also Per Diem) MaintenanceDriverSpecialist *Behavioral Health Technicians 3 shifts (also Per Diem) *No experience required for these positions. Will train. A caring heart & helpful hands required. GCC oﬀers excellent beneﬁts for full-time employment, but we realize some would prefer part-time to enjoy the Florida Keys lifestyle more. All positions can be considered for full or part-time to meet your needs. Apply and enter your availability. OPEN POSITIONS TAVERNIER MARINERS HOSPITAL - Environmental Tech, $5,000 Bonus - Line Cook - Occupational Health Registered Nurse, $20,000 Bonus - Pool Group Exercise Instructor - Pool Physical Therapist - Registered Nurse Case Manager - Registered Nurse, Emergency - Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, $20,000 Bonus - Registered Respiratory Therapist, $15,000 Bonus MARATHON COMMUNITYFISHERMEN’SHOSPITAL - Cook, $5,000 Bonus - Dietitian, $5,000 Bonus - ED Team Coordinator - Floor Technician, $5,000 Bonus - Mechanic, $5,000 Bonus - Medical Assistant, $5,000 Bonus - Patient Experience Advocate - Phlebotomist, $10,000 Bonus - Pool Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy - Registered Nurse, Emergency, $20,000 Bonus - Registered Nurse, Surgery, $20,000 Bonus - Security Of cer APPLY AND LEARN MORE orcareers.baptisthealth.netcall786-243-8507 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

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