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Regardless of the cost of fuel and traps, or whether the Chinese are buy ing or not, nothing beats the feeling of a good day at work.
Despite the dependence on the Chinese market, Johnson said, the boats are bringing them in at a steady clip.
“This is why we stick it out, be cause we get a season like this where it pays off,” Hayes said. “It feels good to be bringing in a boat full of product.”
A Cuban ‘chug,’ or handmade vessel used by migrants to cross the Florida Straits, floats just off a Key West beach after a migrant crossing. For more on recent mi grant landings, see page 8.
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“It’s a good season for the fisher men,” said Johnson. “There’s so much coming in. It’s driving the prices down, but they’re making up for it in volume.”
Bill Kelly is the executive director of the Florida Keys Commercial Fisher men’s Association. He said the entire fishing industry for the Florida Keys is set to hit the $1 billion mark this year. “The commercial fishing industry is the second-largest economic engine. Between fuel, boat repairs, dockage and bait, we are at over $900 million annually. … We are only second to tourism, which is $3.5 billion a year. Harvesting seafood is the second larg est employer in Monroe County.” Kelly agreed that the Chinese mar ket is an important piece of this year’s economic puzzle. “The Chinese are in fact buying,” he said. “The Chinese economy is good. There are plenty of millionaires in China — they have a healthy econo my and celebrate family get-togethers and buy lobsters live to ensure fresh ness. … The lobsters get transported to Fort Lauderdale for customs, sent to Miami, then shipped to Beijing. Within 24 hours of being caught, the lobsters are inJerryChina.”Johnson, manager of the Lobster Walk fish house in Islamorada, said that when flights to China are can celed, the price for lobster goes down for the boats at his dock. “Suspended flights affect the mar ket,” he said. “The lobsters get stuck and inventory builds up.” Bob Charney, owner of Key Largo Fisheries, said prices for lobster should go up later this season. “We are optimistic for the de mand out of China this year, which will improve the price of lobster for our fishermen,” he said.
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CONTRIBUTED season. It was real steady and finished stronger than how it started. “This year so far is even better for me. It doesn’t really matter where you throw a trap, you’re gonna trap lob sters. But overhead is a big problem,” Hayes continued. “I haven’t done math — I’m afraid to — but comparing this season to last, it’s a lot more expensive to work this year. If not for the crazy volume out there we’d be f--ked.”
Commercial fisherman Jesse Hayes, seen here on Aug. 7 hauling in a trap and measuring the lobster, said, ‘It feels good to be bringing in a boat full of product.’
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But this year, no matter how many “bugs” are hauled in, the chatter among all the boats is that overhead is biting into profits and — thank good ness — the Chinese are buying. “The harvest is OK. Not fantastic, but it’s good,” George Niles told Keys Weekly. He has been fishing out of Stock Island for 50 years. “But we’re getting two dollars less per pound than this time last year. Traps are $50 to $60 apiece, compared to $35 three years ago. And fuel is $2 more than when Biden was elected. And that’s pure profit.” “My big cost is fuel,” said Lee “Lobster Lee” Starling, a Key West com mercial lobster diver for over 30 years. He noted that he has seen a decline in lobster numbers in the south on the Atlantic side. “The prices are about $7.50 to $6.50 per pound. … But the Chinese are definitely buying. I’ll watch for the Chinese festivals when the priceStarlingbumps.”also said that Upper Keys boats tend to have better luck at the beginning of the season.
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The commercial spiny lobster season started Aug. 6, and the fishermen and -women of the Florida Keys have been hauling traps and diving for almost a month. Everyone now has a feel for what 202223 willThebring.Upper Keys boats have been “killing it,” with lobsters spilling out of containers onto decks — crews have been coming back to the docks earlier in the day due to lack of storage on the boats. However, in the Middle and Lower Keys, less product is being found.
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onroe County school board members will vote on a final 2022-23 budget that includes $19 million more in revenue. That’s due to the overall assessed prop erty values increasing by 32.52% in Monroe County for the 2022 tax year.
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The invited group included restaurateurs Bill Lay and Darren Horan, who was recently elected to the county school board with DeSantis’ endorsement.
Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez, center, meets with Key West business owners and commu nity members on Aug. 26 at the San Carlos Institute.
John Dick was pleased with a millage rate reduction, he took issue with more revenue and no teacher salary raises proposed.
ieutenant Gov. Jeanette Nuñez walked under a giant Cuban flag that drapes the facade of the historic San Carlos Institute on Duval Street, when she visited Key West on Aug. 26. Nunez, who is of Cuban de scent, is running for reelection as Gov. Ron DeSantis’ running mate. “Although gubernatorial can didates are not required to have a running mate for the primaries, the state constitution requires a joint candidacy for the general election,” states Ballotpedia.org. Nuñez met for nearly an hour with a small group of Key West residents, business owners and community leaders at the build ing that is “considered to be the cradle of Cuba’s independence movement,” states the San Carlos website. Topics discussed by the politically friendly group included DeSantis’ commitment to keep ing Florida open during the COVID pandemic, the increased parental involvement in schools that the pandemic prompted, windstorm insurance rates, the new term lim its imposed on school board mem bers by DeSantis and the changing demographics of the Florida Keys due to second and third homeown ers.
General fund expenditures, which provide money for school operations, are around $136 mil lion. Anders said the final budget will throw additional funding to the fund balance to bring the total to $12.2 million. “I think this is important be cause we all know this is not a sus tainable property value increase that we can maintain,” Anders said. “We’ll try not to institute recurring expenses.” Roughly $88 million is bud geted for capital projects, including $60 million for facilities acquisition and construction. Debt service is budgeted at $20 million, while food service is set at $6.9 mil lion. Between operating ex penses and other accounts, the school district’s total spending for the school year is $288.65 million.Homesteaded properties will see a nearly 7% decrease, or roughly $100, on their tax bills.
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“I’m still extremely unhappy with all the funding we have here that we have not been able to drastically increase salaries of everyone who works with the school district,” he said. “I’m not sure where it’s gone, but that part has bothered me. We say we want to get more money, and when we get it we don’t give it to them.” In response, Anders said more money to the fund bal ance could allow the district to negotiate with the teacher’s union for an increase next year. A final budget hearing will commence on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 5:05 p.m. at Marathon High School. School board members will then approve a final millage and a final budget.
“Yeah, we were one for two here in Monroe County, with regard to the school board,” Nuñez said, referring to DeSantis’ endorsement of Upper Keys candidate Alexandria Suarez, who lost to the incumbent and non-governor-endorsed Sue Woltanski in the nonpartisan school boardSchoolrace.board member Mindy Conn and her husband, retired Army colonel Abe Conn, were also at the gathering with Nuñez. “There wasn’t much we here in Monroe had to change. We’ve never taught critical race theory and have always had great parental involve ment,” Conn said, adding, “One of the difficulties with the new term limits is that there aren’t a lot of people who want to run for school board, and I think we’ve now limited the amount of time that a good school board member can serve.” Attorney David Paul Horan com mented on the changing demo graphics in the Keys, where absent owners of second and third homes are “hurting the sense of commu nity,” he said. Tax collector Sam Steele was also present, along with Key West Chamber of Commerce executive vice president Robert Goltz and Key West Police Chief Sean Brandenburg and San Carlos Institute director Rafael Penalver. Immigration, abortion, gun control and the 2024 presidential election were not mentioned.
Beverly Anders, director of finance, told school board mem bers at an Aug. 30 meeting at Coral Shores High School that the proposed millage rate is 2.962.
A majority of the school district’s revenue — $111 million — comes from property taxpayers, while the state provides roughly 10% of school funding, or $16.8 million.
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By Alex Rickert, Jim McCarthy and Mandy Miles Migrant landings by Cubans and Haitians in the Florida Keys have become a near-daily headline. A growing collection of handmade vessels, known as “chugs,” wind up on Keys beaches and provide insight into the 90-mile voyage across the Florida Straits that an increasing number of people are willing to endure.
POLICY CHANGE UPS ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION
Though the spike in ocean crossings to the Keys is significant, the numbers still pale in comparison to the number of migrants inter cepted at the U.S.-Mexico border. According to a Washington Post report earlier this year, more than 32,000 Cubans were taken into custody along the border in March 2022 alone. At the time, Customs and Border Protection was on pace to arrest more than 155,000 Cu bans during the 2022 fiscal year. A Wall Street Journal report published in April 2022 indicated that the U.S. had made more than a million arrests at the border since October, indicating “the fastest pace of illegal border crossings in at least the last two decades.”
While migrants seeking asylum formerly crossed into the U.S. via legal avenues, the ces sation of former protocols has seen migrants attempt increasingly risky voyages to reach the States. Under wet foot/dry foot, migrants who reached U.S. soil could obtain “parole” to enter the country legally. Thanks to the Cuban Adjustment Act of 1966, Cuban migrants seek ing asylum as political refugees from the Castro regime could shift to legal permanent residence
A U.S. Coast Guard vessel intercepts a Cuban chug off the shores of Islamorada in July. CONTRIBUTED
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on Sugarloaf. Nothing. I was in sight of them for nearly two hours and no one responded. The Coast Guard never showed up. So I called FWC (Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Com mission), thinking they’d for sure respond to a vessel taking on water with kids on board. Their dispatcher flat-out told me they weren’t going to respond. Then I called a number for Customs & Border Protection and couldn’t even get any one on the phone. “I have GoPro footage of me on the phone with these agencies, reporting the exact loca tion and the fact that the vessel had children on board and was taking on water. That should have been enough right there. But nothing.
UNPRECEDENTED ILLEGAL CROSSINGS Illegal crossings by both land and sea have surged in historic fashion over the past year. From the beginning of October 2021 through the end of August 2022, U.S. Coast Guard crews interdicted 7,173 Haitians and 4,822 Cubans while still at sea. In the last 11 months, the number of Haitian migrants interdicted nearly doubled the number intercepted by the Coast Guard in the previous five years combined. Meanwhile, the number of Cuban migrants is at its highest since 2016, just prior to the expiration of wet foot/dry foot, when Coast Guard crews inter cepted a total of 5,396 migrants.
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The relentless reports of migrant landings have led many in the island chain to wonder what’s happening to the new arrivals, what’s supposed to happen, who’s in charge and whether the former U.S. policy of “wet foot/ dry foot,” which allowed Cubans who reached American soil to remain here, is truly a thing of the past.One Lower Keys resident was “disgusted” by the action — or rather, inaction — of mul tiple government agencies on Sunday, Aug. 28, when he reported a vessel of 15 Cuban migrants, including children, that was taking on water about 10 miles south of American Shoal. “I was out fishing, and looking for birds with my binoculars, when I saw an open vessel, no markings, with about 15 people on board, including children,” said the resident, who gave his name to the Keys Weekly, which confirmed his identification, but asked that his name not be used here due to his background in law enforcement. “I could see the vessel was taking on water and two people were using manual bilge pumps to pump it out. The people all had towels over their heads to shield them from the sun.” The Keys resident first called 911, where dispatchers from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office notified the U.S. Coast Guard, which handles migrants at sea. “I then called the Coast Guard directly, both on the phone and on the marine radio. I gave them the lat./long. co ordinates of the vessel, its direction and speed of travel, including where they would likely land
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“This was a disgrace,” he said. “No one showed up. And who knows? These agencies don’t know for sure these are Cuban migrants. What if that’s an ISIS or some terrorist cell pos ing as migrants? “If this didn’t happen to me on Sunday, I wouldn’t have believed it. And then, I hear a Coast Guard commander on the radio Mon day morning talking about their big ‘Migrant Mission’ and stepped-up patrols. No way. They didn’t show up when they had all the informa tion. No one knows what’s happening with these people.”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Com missioner (CBP) Chris Magnus visited South Florida and the Florida Keys last week amid the rising migrant landings. Speaking with Local 10 News, Magnus acknowledged that reforms are needed and that the immigration system is broken. “No question about that. It’s a scenario where I can’t tell you how much I wish we would see action by some of the policy makers. ... reforms to this entire system that give more people legal pathways into this country.” Magnus added that CBP is looking into bringing more resources to deal with migrant encounters. “We are really looking at that care fully in Washington,” he said.
1. + 2. More than 100 Haitian migrants are detained by CBP officials after making it to land in Marathon in early August. ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly 3. A large vessel containing more than 300 Haitian migrants runs aground off Ocean Reef Club in North Key Largo in early August.
Following the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti, migrants from the island nation were granted a similar humanitarian parole, and removals of Haitians without criminal records were suspended. However, on Sept. 22, 2016, the Depart ment of Homeland Security changed its policy and resorted to deporting Haitians, detaining migrants at border crossing points and only granting asylum if they could show a credible fear of persecution. Four months later, wet foot/dry foot was rescinded, forcing Cuban migrants to undergo the same process. Since 2016, the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border has once again earned a national spot light as CBP ports of entry have taken mea sures to cap the number of migrants allowed to enter the country and seek asylum. The 2019 Migrant Protection Protocols, informally known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy, found grow ing populations of migrants waiting in danger ous border cities and camps to present their asylum cases. With crossings through Mexico becoming less viable, more and more people are taking their chances at sea. Haitian voyages to the U.S. rose following the assassination of then president Jovenel Moïse at his home in Port-au-Prince on July 7, 2021. With warring gangs and bloodshed on Haiti’s streets also came an economic crisis. In recent times, thousands of Haitians have taken to the streets to protest rampant crime among gangs, which have left hundreds and even thousands dead, and soaring consumer prices. Jean Baden Dubois, Haiti’s central bank governor, told Reuters that inflation reached 29% in June 2022 — a 10-year high. Many have struggled to find necessities such as gas. And that’s left many unable to work. In Cuba, an economic crisis not seen in 30 years and political repression are among the reasons for increased voyages to the U.S. among Cuban migrants. Jorge Duany, head of the Cuban Research Institute at Florida Inter national University, told the Wall Street Journal that the exodus “reflects desperation, the lack of hope, and the lack of future people on the island feel.” In early August, a fire ravaged 40% of fuel storage at the port city of Matanzas. That led to an increase in power outages, which had already been lasting 20 hours a day in various places.
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9MARATHON WEEKLY / SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 after one year. According to a Customs and Border Protection Inspector’s Field Manual, mi grants who cleared a background check could be issued a parole document directly at their point of entry, as long as they “(did) not pose a criminal or terrorist threat.”
WHEN MIGRANTS ARE CAUGHT ON THE WATER If migrants are successfully interdicted on the water, they have a much simpler path to re patriation, one that will never include touching U.S. soil and officially seeking asylum. According to Coast Guard policies, they are transferred from their vessel to a Coast Guard cutter, where they receive basic medical attention, fresh clothing, food and water. Coast Guard crew members conduct background checks on those aboard before returning them to their home countries.
Though multiple agencies including the Coast Guard, FWC Law Enforcement and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office may assist with individual incidents, migrants who successfully reach land in the Keys or elsewhere are de tained by CBP agents and processed for remov al proceedings. What that process looks like ultimately depends on each individual situation and the agency’s ability to manage the number of migrants at that point in time. Migrants may request an asylum hearing before an immigra tion judge, where they may attempt to prove a credible fear of persecution if they are returned to their country of origin. Some, but not all, may receive a preliminary interview with CBP before officially moving toward this hearing. Even to those most familiar with the situ ation, the road map for migrants is unclear at best. But in the end, those who make it to land today do appear to have a good chance of remaining in the U.S.
According to a source familiar with re sources provided to migrants, if they have family members waiting to receive them, “their outcomes seem to be better off.” Single migrant males may also pair with pregnant females ex tremely close to giving birth, giving the appear ance of a family while providing security and protection to women who may otherwise be targeted by violence. Individuals who are able to open official immigration cases before begin ning their voyages also typically fare better – or at least experience an expedited process –upon reaching the States. “Once you touch American territory you have the right to go before an immigration judge and seek asylum,” Miami-based immigra tion lawyer Willy Allen told CBS Miami in a July 2022 report. “They have a shot to stay here,” he confirmed, adding that four of the last five un detected Cuban migrants who applied through his office were granted asylum.
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However, backlogs in immigra tion courts are resulting in incred ibly long wait times. According to an immigration case tracker published by Syracuse University, pending immigration cases in Miami courts were experiencing wait times of 550 days or more.
Though you’re more likely to find her in a white coat at work, Bridget Loftus has all the remedies at the Publix pharmacy.
What’s the funniest/most unique song on one of your playlists? I always have Rob Zombie and Alice in Chains on my running playlist. What is the last book you read or TV show you binged? Book: “The Alice Network.” Show: “Peaky Blinders.” What would you do if you won the lottery? Travel the world and adopt so many animals. What’s the weirdest or funniest app on your phone? Probably the Shame Bell app. Also, I’m addicted to the Rain Rain app. (Editor’s note: We checked them out, and both are worth a try.) What’s one thing that is always on a menu, but you will never try? Oysters.
What’s one thing most people never knew about you? I can weld. Two truths and a lie. I’m a great cook, I love wine and carrot cake, and I have two children and a cat named Pearl. (Our last Neighbor of the Week, Shaughn, said he’s not big on voting. We’ll work on it.)
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received or given? Don’t take criticism from someone you wouldn’t take advice from.
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BRIDGET LOFTUS Pharmacy Manager, Publix How did you originally come to Marathon? My husband and I moved here from Arkansas to escape the winter, and we are still here 12 years later.
What would you like to be remembered for? For being dedi cated to my family and hardwork ing, and for helping others. What’s the weirdest request you’ve ever gotten at the pharmacy (that we can print in a newspaper)? There are so many, but someone once asked me if I could take a few minutes and peel all the dead skin off their back. But the number one question is “Where are the restrooms?”
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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 celebrat ing a community member with each issue. This week’s neighbor is a familiar face behind the counter at Marathon’s Publix pharmacy.
VOYAGE DANGERS
Haitian migrants receive water and towels after jumping into the water and making it to land at Ocean Reef Club in early August. CONTRIBUTED continued
Taking to the seas in a rustic vessel poses many dangers for mi grants, especially during hurricane season when the waters can be unpredictable and deadly if unpre pared. What makes the journey even more dangerous is the lack of safety gear or lifesaving equip ment by migrants as they make the voyage. Lt. Paul Puddington, of Coast Guard’s Seventh District, said they’re maintaining a heavy maritime presence to detect and interdict anyone attempting to il legally migrate by sea in the Florida Straits and Caribbean region. “These voyages are not only illegal, but also incredibly danger ous. No one should risk their lives on unsafe rustic vessels in unpre dictable seas.” Voyages also pose a risk to the community. On Aug. 8, Marathon residents living in the area of 79th Street Ocean in Marathon wit nessed more than 100 Haitian mi grants running through their com munity after their boat ran aground offshore. A total of 109 migrants jumped in the water and swam to land before they were eventually apprehended by CBP agents. Investigation by CBP found that one of the migrants was a sex offender who was previously convicted of fondling a child and kidnapping. The man was arrested. U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez told the Keys Weekly that journeys by land through the southern border or by sea through South Florida often result in kidnapping, human and sexual trafficking, and in some cases“Alldeath.thefocus and media at tention has been on the southern border, but this is truly a two-front battle,” he said. “Our maritime bor der, as evidenced by the constant landings in the Florida Keys and through South Florida, need just as much attention if we’re going to put an end to this humanitarian crisis.”
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“I thought it was something wrong with the system,” said one individual attempting to schedule an immigration hearing for a family. “I just kept going along the calen dar. By the time I hit 2032, I just gave up.” With capacities limited for detaining migrants, many may be paroled while waiting for a hearing. Official documents may not even reflect the reality of individual situ ations. “There is a family who arrived here by Smathers Beach in Key West,” the same source told Keys Weekly. “It just sticks in my mind because I know firsthand that they had family to receive them. They stayed in Key West, but the paper work shows that they were in a detention facility in Miami and then they were released to this family. But that wasn’t the case.” Further complicating matters are the efforts to catch and prop erly prosecute those conducting human smuggling operations. In order to reach a conviction at the end of a prolonged federal investi gation, prosecutors need to keep a few witnesses around.
11MARATHON WEEKLY / SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 There are more "Other" registered voters in Congressional District 28* than Republicans or Democrats? As of book closing July 25th for the August 23rd Primary the new Congressional District had: 148,082 (33.37%) Republicans 142,208 (32.05%) Democrats 153,255 (34.56%) Others (Other include eight other parties and 145,955 "No Party Affiliation") The Book closing to register to vote in the November 8th General Election is October 11th If you know ANYONE who is not registered to vote or would like to switch Party affiliation to Republican, contact them NOW! For information go to keyselections.org Hey Middle Keys Republican Club Please join us and bring a Republican friend. For more information contact Pres. Dale Schumacher at 415.310.5915 or Bettye Chaplin at 305.731.3027 Think Republican, Act Republican, Vote Republican Approved and paid for by Middle Keys Republican Club * CD 28 is made up of Monroe County and a portion of Miami-Dade County Welcome All Republicans Wednesday, September 7th at the American Legion, Post 154 (MM49, Marathon) 5pm Social hour with complimentary buffet 5:45 pm free raffle • 6PM Business Meeting
“This is a momentous occasion for the community, years in the making,” said John Allen, Monroe County parks and beaches direc tor. “A lot of work went into the beautiful park, and we look forward to years of enjoyment from this recreational space.”
Students from Big Pine Academy joined in the celebration and helped cut the ribbon. The students – and everyone in attendance – were treated to ice cream following the ceremony provided by The Vineyard Church. KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Monroe County From left, county commissioners Jim Scholl and Michelle Coldiron, Mayor David Rice, Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates, and commis sioner Holly Raschein celebrate the opening of the Pine Channel Nature Park.
From left, Monroe County Commissioner Holly Raschein, Mayor David Rice, Commissioner Mi chelle Coldiron, Parks and Beaches Director John Allen, Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates and Com missioner Jim Scholl join together for a jump to officially open the Pine Channel Nature Park.
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Monroe County Project Manager Cary Knight joins project management staff and FDOT and WSP employees at the recently restored Henry Flagler-era mile marker, which is now housed at the park.
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For the past year, Monroe County has been improving the property at the west end of Big Pine Key, formerly known as the Big Pine Key Swimming Hole, with funding from the Tourist De velopment Council and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The area offers an 11-foot raised scenic viewing area and other amenities for the use of Monroe County residents and visi tors, including parking spaces, bike racks, restrooms, a kayak and canoe hand-launch area, 9,500 square feet of boardwalk, tiki huts and picnic areas with tables, benches and barbeque grills. The park is fully ADA accessible. Swimming is allowed at the park at your own risk. In addition, the park is also the new home of a historic Henry Flagler concrete mile marker that is more than 100 years old. In March, Monroe County Project Management, in partnership with the FDOT, worked together to restore the marker that was expe riencing significant deterioration. There are only two other known surviving markers of this type, one in Key Largo and a restored one at Miami’s Gold Coast Railroad Museum. Monroe County is also adding a tribute at the park when funding becomes available to honor the many volunteers who helped stranded pilot whales years ago at the park. The Pine Channel Nature Park is located on the west end of Big Pine Key at 29550 Overseas Hwy.
A BIG SPLASH
County commissioners celebrate Pine Channel Nature Park’s opening in Keys style
Monroe County Project Management’s Steve Sanders, left, and Suzi Rubio cer emoniously blow the conch shell to open the newest park in Monroe County.
Kudos to the Monroe County’s Parks and Beaches staff, who work tirelessly every day to keep parks and beaches through out the Florida Keys in tip-top shape, even when the ‘feels like’ temperature outside is 102 degrees.
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, along with Parks and Beaches and Project Management, invited the community to celebrate the grand opening of Pine Channel Nature Park on Aug. 24. The commissioners made a splash at the event, opening the park for all to enjoy.
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17MARATHON WEEKLY / SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 THE WORST BIRD DOG IN THE WORLD Iremember the breeder’s place was in an orange grove just north of Okeechobee. There was a barn with two walls (a pole held up the fourth corner of the roof), a wire pen in the dirt and a small pond. Also, there were puppies everywhere, misbehaving in all sorts of ways, like a page out of a children’s book. We got out of the car and one of the puppies came up and sat on my foot. She had a brown head, properly called liver by German short-haired pointer enthusiasts, and a tick body, tick being the freckled brown-and-white coat that GSPs get. We were like, “You’re cute, dog, but there are eight other puppies here and we’re gonna look around a bit.” She gave us a look that said, “Don’t bother, it’s going to be me.” Turned out she was right. We paid for her with poker winnings from a lucky streak the night before. Driving away, she threw up three times in the first 20 miles, mostly into my beloved Jersey Devil – the de mon, not the hockey team – baseball hat. Cars did not seem to be her thing. Also, she did not seem fond of the song “Code Monkey” by Jonathan Coulton, which we couldn’t understand. It’s a great song. We made it to the Everglades Rod & Gun Club that first night, Key West the next. I’m not sure if she ever went north of Marathon after that. We named her Eleanor Zissou of Aquitaine for reasons that probably don’t make much sense outside of our household, but mostly we called her Elly. We wanted a German short-hair for a number of reasons.
For one, they are just damn fine-looking dogs. Sleek and fast and beautiful when they run. I might not have gone with the docked tail if given my druthers, but I can’t say it didn’t slay me whenever she wagged it real fast. Also, GSPs don’t shed, and they seem to tolerate the Florida heat pretty well. But also, I’m a birdwatcher and pointers are bird dogs. Unlike, say, Labrador retrievers, which are trained to put their mouths on birds for the retrieving bit, I figured a pointer might have more journalistic urges. Instead of chasing a bird, maybe she’d just be inclined to point it out to me. (“Psst, dude, check out the tanager in that copse over there…”) Three of her litter mates were bought sight unseen and airshipped to a hunting ranch in Nebraska. Elly seemed pretty calm, but as she went from puppy to adulthood I worried that her prey drive would grow strong, and that she might become hard to control around wildlife. Ha. From her earliest of days she had no interest in the kind of critters dogs traditionally chase. She’d be standing 3 feet from a chicken and refuse to acknowledge it, or even look directly at it. An iguana would walk across the porch and start up the mahoga ny tree and she’d head to the front of the house as if she had an important phone call to make. She did get hours of entertainment out of chasing the much smaller curly-tailed lizards around our backyard, but never actually caught any of them. We would periodically remind her of her three Nebraskabound siblings, and how lucky she was to have ended up with soft-hearted people like ourselves. She would look at us for a second, then yawn and lay her head down on the nearest pillow, refusing to acknowledge this fact the same way she refused to acknowledge chickens. She was a good-looking dog, so I would show her pictures by photographers like William Wegman and Theron Humphrey.
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I’d explain to her how they’d both built careers by working with their dogs to create funny and often touchingly nuanced images, and how she needed to be more careerist in her ambitions. But whenever I tried to pose her, she would generally look in the wrong direction, or sit down when she needed to stand, or just wander away, though she did master the fine art of giving me the disap proving side eye. At some point we realized her defining personality character istic was that, while she clearly loved us and thought of us as her people, she had no interest in pleasing us, in seeking our approval, or in giving up much of her personal autonomy. It was a trait I came to deeply admire and occasionally try to emulate.
Elly did have other skills. She could surf the edge of the kitchen counters looking for carelessly unguarded food like nobody’s busi ness. She could pronghorn leap up onto a table, or over the back of the couch, or onto my lap while I was working if I wasn’t paying at tention. (I don’t think any dog has made me say “oof” so often.) She could catch a frisbee in the air. She could steal a sandwich from a deli plate in a room full of people. She could make two full-grown adults sleep in the 18-inch margins on the sides of the bed while she luxuriated in the middle. She had an inordinate fondness for men. On poker nights she would sit with her chin resting on the back of the couch and just stare, leaving her vantage point only if someone dropped a potato chip or something, but returning to her post quickly. She also had a serious fondness for paper, stealing and chewing up paper napkins and towels whenever she could. One morning, after I had won a pretty serious poker game, I threw my shorts carelessly into a corner of the bedroom, then woke to find her staring at me with a large roll of cash in her mouth. (I realize this column might make it sound like I win at poker often. I do not.) It was my wife she trusted, though – the one she would go to when she was scared or tired or hungry or needed someone to play fetch with in the hallway at midnight. She went gray across the bridge of her nose first, then around the eyes, then through the muzzle. She lost the ability to jump clear up onto a table, then the ability to leap over the back of the couch, or onto the bed, or even to climb up into her favorite chair. We realized she was failing slowly, then quickly, though it was impossible that she’d suddenly gotten that old, that frail. She was throwing up in my hat just the other day. But we lost her, and we’re probably not going to be quite right for some time.
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My experience as Mayor during hurricane Irma with our very successful recovery, and the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have helped me learn the leadership skills that will guide me through the challenges ahead for KCB. Keeping our citizens safe and our government operating efficiently have been my priorities throughout my years on the Commission.
My relevant experience and community involvement includes serving four years as the Monroe County District II Planning Commissioner (I helped write our County’s current Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan), six years on the Keys Energy Advisory Board, ten years as a volunteer at our Fl. Keys SPCA. I brought to the Key Colony Beach City Commission my hands-on working knowledge of planning and of constructing legislation, and a vast network of great personal and working relationships. And, in communicating with you, my recent “Commissioner Proposal to place the city commission agenda backup materials online prior to commission meetings” passed.
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‘WHAT CAN YOU BRING TO THE DAIS IF ELECTED?’ KCB commission candidates weigh in ALEX RICKERT alex@keysweekly.com
JOHN DENEALE
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n an effort to provide greater familiarity and communication between the Key Colony Beach City Commission candidates and our readers, the Marathon Weekly sent each of them a series of questions concerning their backgrounds and stances on pressing city issues. The Weekly will continue to print each candidate’s responses in a Q&A series leading up to the Nov. 8 election. Have a question you’d like to see answered by the candidates? Send it to alex@keysweekly.com for potential inclusion throughout the series. Answers are printed exactly as submitted by candidates, with responses limited to 100 words.
BETH RAMSAY-VICKREY
During my career, I worked in the nuclear power industry as a senior project manager responsible for complex multi-million-dollar projects. I also served as the Emergency Response Operations Manager and as Technical Support Maintenance Manager. This experience and expertise will provide a much-needed asset to the commission. My focus will be transparency, communication, public engagement, fiscal responsibility, emergency response preparation, and completion of the KCB City Hall.
FREDDIE FOSTER
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Marathon has exploded over the last 5-years and frankly the growth is “Out of Control.” In my opinion, Lead ership has painted the City into the corner while chasing growth and the dollars that go with it. The residents need an “Independent Acid Test” of Marathon’s Infrastructure including Sewer, Streets, Bridges and General & Contracted Services before one more shovel of dirt is turned. The residents need to understand their potential liability as taxpayers and so does the City. The report, once completed, should be discussed at a special public meeting of all City Official’s including members of Council.
Many would point to affordable housing and vacation rentals as the largest issues we face as a city, but I would say the loss of our sense of community and our dedication to one another is truly our greatest current issue. This decline is linked closely to the affordable housing crisis, but it is larger than just this issue. I will engage all parties on an equal playing field with understanding, compromise, em pathy, and common sense. We need to listen to, and have compassion for, our neighbors and those who are having different experiences than us. “One Human Family”.
ALEX RICKERT alex@keysweekly.com
KEVIN MACAULAY
Marathon City Council candidates weigh in
Answers are printed exactly as sub mitted by candidates, with responses limited to 100 words.
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MIKE LEONARD
WHAT IS MARATHON’S MOST PRESSING ISSUE?
KENNY MATLOCK
I believe the largest issue is the obviously out of control vacation rental industry. While our current situation with the state makes it very hard to change current regulations, we could make a huge difference for locals by actually enforcing the current rules and holding rental companies account able. We need to provide code en forcement that works weekends, when most offenses occur. The famous call back on Monday to tell locals the prob lem checked out on Saturday is a joke.
In an effort to provide greater familiarity and communication between the nine Marathon City Council candidates and our readers, the Marathon Week ly sent each prospective council member a series of questions concerning their backgrounds and stances on pressing city issues. The Marathon Weekly will continue to print each candidate’s responses in a Q&A series leading up to the election. Be on the lookout for a candidate forum co-sponsored by the Keys Weekly and Marathon Chamber of Commerce, set for Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. Readers who have questions they would like to see answered by Marathon City Council, U.S. House of Representatives or Florida House of Representatives candi dates may submit them to ceo@floridakeysmarathon.com for potential inclusion.
WAYNE QUARBERG
RICHARD TAMBORRINO Marathon residents’ largest concern is affordable housing, an extremely difficult problem to solve on a local level with few affordable build ing permits remaining, lack of buildable land and a highly desirable investor market. 35% of our full-time residents provide the workforce foundation for local businesses and are at high risk of being pushed out of the Keys, which will have a dramatic negative impact on local businesses and ultimately, our city. My deep county business relation ships will enable me to initiate produc tive dialogue on this issue and hope fully lead to solutions we can present to the state. INGRID TYREE In my opinion, we have major infrastructure issues to deal with. We need help from the Private Sector to resolve the housing crisis at hand. Our small businesses also need our City’s help. We have built ourselves into a corner. We need to lean on our tourist trade for allocated money to fix regula tions to assist local work force and local small businesses.
JEFF SMITH I believe the largest issue facing the community is the conversion of our residential homes to vacation rentals. The ratio of vacations rent als compared to affordable long-term housing continues to expand. The close-knit neighborhoods and strong sense of community that defines Marathon have been diminished. The upward price pressure on rental rates as a result of this trend continues to displace residents and change our community character. My background in economics coupled experience in the affordable housing arena and planning commission provides a firm foundation to advocate for policies to stem the effects of vacation rental in our community.
LYNN LANDRY Affordable housing is and will be an issue for Marathon. I will continue to fight to for more affordable hous ing. Vacation rentals are always a hot button topic. Due to the legislature, we cannot change our rental rules, but we can do a better job of enforcement for the community.
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Everything has to do with the movement away from being a commu nity. Foremost and above all, catering to big money, developers and inves tors for outside our city has destroyed Marathon as a hometown. The wellbeing of our residents and local busi nesses should come first. I will listen to the residents, their desires and ideas to get Marathon back.
I will continue to battle for home rule since we will be best equipped to govern ourselves. I am committed to working together as a community to develop strategies focused on easing the difficulties each of us face in our hometown.
ROBYN STILL Finding a balance between prop erty rights and affordable housing for local working families in our commu nity. It is my intention to seek various incentive programs, including tax credits for long term rentals. I will con tinue to promote better enforcement of our current vacation laws. I believe in strengthening local programs whose focus is helping community members.
THIS WEEK IN KEYS PREP SPORTS GAME RESULTS
CHARLES JACOBSEN “Jacobsen is a makerdifferenceon the field.”
— Rich Russell Coral Shores senior running back Charles Jacobsen. DOUG FINGER/ Keys Weekly
22 MARATHON WEEKLY / SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 TEAM SPORT Opponent DATE RESULT Coral Shores Football Varela 8/26 W, 48-0 Coral Shores Volleyball Florida Christian 8/23 L, 0-3 Marathon Football Pompano Beach 8/26 L, 28-30 Marathon Volleyball Westwood Christian 8/23 L, 0-3 Marathon Volleyball Horeb Christian 8/25 W, 3-1 Key West Football Palmetto Ridge 8/26 L, 14-22 Key West Volleyball American Heritage 8/23 L, 0-3 Key West Volleyball Mater Lakes Academy 8/25 L, 0-3 9/1 Coral Shores Volleyball vs. Marathon @Marathon 5 p.m. Key West Golf vs. MHS & CSHS @Key West 3 p.m. Marathon Football vs. Miami Country Day @MCD 7 p.m. 9/2 Coral Shores Football vs. Palmer Trinity @Coral Shores 7 p.m. Key West XC vs. King of the Hill @Tropical Park 5 p.m. Key West Football vs. Boca Raton @Key West 7 p.m. 9/3 Key West Volleyball vs. Gulf Coast @Key West 12 p.m. 9/6 Marathon Volleyball vs. Palm Glades Prep @Marathon 4 p.m. Marathon XC vs. Lightning Invite @Lehigh Acres 4 p.m. 9/7 Coral Shores Volleyball vs. Keys Gate @Coral Shores 5 p.m. 9/8 Key West Volleyball vs. Marathon @Marathon 5:30 p.m. Marathon Football vs. University School @University School 6 p.m. 9/9 Coral Shores Football vs. Palm Glades Prep @Coral Shores 7 p.m. Key West Volleyball vs. Tournament @Jensen Beach TBD Marathon Volleyball vs Colonial Christian @Marathon 4 p.m. Key West Football vs TRU Prep Acad. @Key West 7 p.m.
In the victorious game Aug. 26 against Varela High School, Charles “Chuck” Jacobsen led the scoring drive for the Hurricanes. In six attempts he amassed 97 yards, reaching the end zone on three different occasions. In his first year playing high school football, Jacobsen has not only learned the game, but also adapted to his leadership role quickly. Coral Shores Athletic Director Rich Russell praised him as an outstanding athlete, saying, “Anytime he gets the ball in his hands, he has the potential to do something great.” Jacobsen is a playmaker and has solid character and outstanding athleticism, making him a natural pick for the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.
The Hurricanes’ defense was near perfect in the shutout. Senior fullback Chuck Jacobsen ran tough for three touchdowns, leading the offensive onslaught with 97 total rushing yards.
MISTAKES COST CONCHS IN KEY WEST’S REGULAR-SEASON DEBUT
Key West dropped its season opener to the Bears of Palmetto Ridge High School in what head coach Johnny Hughes described as “drive killers” –a series of penalties, mistakes and missed assignments that slowed the Conchs’ offense.
The Conchs will work this week to prepare for Boca Raton High School in what should be a good matchup at home on Friday, Sept. 2. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
KEYS TEAMS HAVERESULTSMIXED INOPENERSSEASON
Hughes gave credit to Palmetto Ridge for its scouting and preparation. The Bears came with Key West’s number, hitting them by surprise with an unorthodox 4-2-5 defense and putting the Conchs’ triple-option offense on its heels. Key West responded with some big runs, with Jaden Fox carrying the ball like a man on a mission, but multiple miscues and penalties negated the drives, putting the Conchs too far behind the chains to be as effective as they were last week.
The Key West Conchs will look to respond after a mistake-filled season opener. DEVAN BITTNER/Keys Weekly
Marathon’s Malachi Hawkins carried the Dolphins’ offense with 223 total yards. BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly
The Dolphins scored six on their opening drive on Malachi Hawkins’ 2-yard run, to the delight of a packed stadium. Hawkins rushed for 223 yards, scoring three times on foot and one by air on a 4-yard throw to Jaden Rosetti. At the half, it looked as if Marathon was on its way to a win, topping the Pompano Beach Golden Tornadoes 21-10 in the first two quarters. The Tornadoes picked up wind at halftime, though, and dominated the second half, winning the contest 30-28.
Marathon’s “unique blend of seniors with experience and underclassmen with potential” demonstrated exactly what coach Mac Childress had hoped for until the team was forced to substitute in younger players for exhausted veterans late in the game. Though not short on excitement, a lack of experience proved costly as the younger players made a few mistakes that were too much to overcome in the last quarter of play. Marathon will need to rely on composure and athleticism this week to even out its record. With a smaller roster to begin with, coupled with the loss of several starters due to injuries, the Fins will have fewer reinforcements this week. Fortunately, this week’s opponent, Miami Country Day, has similar staffing issues with a roster of only 20 players, and will play its first game this week.
Marathon is on the road on Thursday, Sept. 1 for a 7 p.m. kickoff.
Hurricanes running back Jhonathan Mesa runs upfield against Varela. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly
MARATHON STARTS STRONG BUT RUNS OUT OF GAS
Monroe County sports fans had big decisions to make on Aug. 26 as all three high school teams played at home. Coral Shores set the tempo for the season, coming away with a big win, while Key West and Marathon were close but registered losses for Week 1 of regular season play.
“We started off moving the ball but didn’t have rhythm and came out flat. It just wasn’t a good night,” Hughes said of the 22-14 defeat.
That’s how coach Ed Holly described the 48-0 win over Varela High School on Friday night, adding that the 1-0 ’Canes executed well in the lopsided victory. Without the benefit of a preseason game, Varela did not have the opportunity to work out the bugs like the ’Canes did.
The ’Canes play Palmer Trinity on Friday, Sept. 2 at home in what should be an exciting game. Palmer bested BridgePrep Village Green 51-0 in its opener, setting the stage for what could be a real barn-burner.
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“The coaches are impressed with the team being able to build from the kickoff classic to Week 1,” Holly said, attributing the big win to his team’s ability to learn from earlier mistakes. A raucous hometown crowd further tilted the field in favor of the ’Canes, with Holly giving praise to the Canettes, the cheerleaders and all who came out to support the team’s regular season debut.
‘BLESSED NIGHT’ AT CORAL SHORES
TRACY MCDONALD www.keysweekly.com
Nagging injuries didn’t help the Conchs, who were down a few players for the contest, including starting center Augie Berlanga and running back James Reynolds. Adrian Mira was not 100% for the game, but took the snaps for the Conchs while battling through an ankle injury.
4. Marathon senior Sean Hale (1) carries up the middle.
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3. Malachi Hawkins (2) fends off the Pompano Beach defenders.
5. Marathon defender Yaniel Quintana (14) battles with a Pompano Beach receiver for a Pompano 6.Marathon’spass.Malachi Hawkins (2) racks up a few of his 223 rushing yards.
— Alex Rickert
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1. Sean Hale (1) turns upfield after catching a pass. 2. Dolphin Country was rocking on Friday night for Marathon’s home opener.
The Marathon Dolphins jumped out to an early lead in their home opener on Aug. 26, but a few late-game mental er rors proved costly as the Pompano Beach Golden Tornadoes mounted a furious comeback in the game’s final quarters en route to a 30-28 win. For full game coverage, see page 23.
Pompano Beach hands Marathon first regular season loss
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Photos by BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly. See more game photos at phy.comwww.shadypalmphotogra
ey West dropped a pair of games last week, putting them at 0-2 for the start of what is still expected to be a phenomenal season for the Lady Conchs. The talented roster registered seven kills from senior Samantha Ventimiglia on Aug. 23 against the larger 5A American Heritage Patriots, losing in three sets but battling in the third to a 23-25 score. The Conchs hit the road two days later, losing in three sets to Mater Lakes Academy on Aug. 25, but not without a fight. Junior Bridgette Sweeney had nine kills against the Bears.
25MARATHON WEEKLY / SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 GAME RESULTS
Boys Key West Marathon Coral Shores Rocco Twyman 38 Fisher Coleman-Sayer 42 Preston Carroll 52 Devon Gilday 42 Billy Martin 50 Cayson Johnson 56 Thomas Highsmith 48 Michael Merryman 56 Tanel Irons 57 Andrew Bassett 55 Casey Horvat 66 Walter Hussey 60 Judah Olsen 61 Jack Horvat 66 Andrew Kumar 61 Aiden Althouse 67 Davis Borders 71 KeyGirlsWest Marathon Coral Shores Claudia Sterling 65 Summer Haines 63 Gabby Thomas 56 Kaylee Arsenault 67 KEYS TEAMS LOOK TO IMPROVE RECORDS HEADING INTO WEEK TWO OF REGULAR SEASON PLAY VOLLEYBALL TRACY MCDONALD www.keysweekly.com M
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Junior Brooke Mandozzi had four kills and served with 100% accu racy, keeping the ‘Canes in the game, but the senior-heavy Patriots came away with the win. Coral Shores will look to even out its record at home against LaSalle this week and will then head to Marathon, where Coral Shores was dominant in its preseason matchup.
onroe County high school golfers met up at Ocean Reef’s Hammock Course on Aug. 23 for nine holes of competition and camaraderie. Key West’s Rocco Twyman brought home the lowest score, shooting a 38 on the par 36 course. Twyman shot an eagle on hole five and birdied on nine. Tied for second place were Marathon’s Fisher Coleman-Sayer and Key West’s Devon Gilday. Coral Shores’ top golfer was Preston Carroll, who shot a 52. On the ladies’ side, Coral Shores’ Gabby Thomas took first place with a 56. The teams were originally slated to meet up again on Aug. 29, but heavy rain the night before rendered the Marathon course unplayable.
Coral Shores lost its season opener in Miami on Aug. 23, falling to Florida Christian in three sets. The Lady ’Canes held their own in the first and third sets, scoring 19 and 22 points against the Patriots.
Marathon put away Week 1 with an even record, losing to Westwood Christian in three sets at home on Aug. 23 but picking up the W on the road two days later against Horeb Christian. The Fins bested the Mustangs 3-1 with the help of Elena Eubank and Tatyana Hribar, who kept the team’s spirits up with positivity. The Lady Fins hope to begin a win streak of their own this week against unbeaten Colonial Christian and to avenge their preseason loss to Coral Shores.
Junior Reese Elwell serves for Marathon. CONTRIBUTED Golfers from all three teams traveled up to Key Largo to kick off the regular season at Ocean Reef. CONTRIBUTED Scan QR code to listen to our podcast
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Marathon’s Winn-Dixie store played host to a newly-famous local artist as it hosted a bag signing party for Stanley Switlik Elementary student Landry Sayer on Aug. 27.
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Sayer was selected as the Marathon winner of this year’s Earth Day art contest sponsored by Keys Winn-Dixie stores. Young artists from schools throughout the island chain were challenged to create artwork to be printed on reusable tote bags, centered around the theme of “Reduce Our Use” and aimed at illustrating the community’s ability to make a difference by eliminating single-use plastics. Proceeds from the $3 tote bags now sold at Winn-Dixie stores will be donated to Florida state parks. RICKERT/Keys
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9. Closing the ocean and gulf to children every day from 4 to 6 p.m. for a relaxing “adult swim.”
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5. Goliath grouper season: Jan. 1 to Dec. 31.
HUMOR PEPA 5-month-old female guinea pig. Looking for: A loving family to give me a safe loving home with all the fresh greens I can eat. Turnoffs: Did you know some people are allergic to me? That’s why I was returned.
8. Inclusion of the Homestead “Golden Corral” in the “Area to be Avoided.”
he Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary recently published a “Restoration Blueprint,” a new draft management plan that proposes the first major updates to sanctuary regulations in more than 30 years. About 98% of the recommendations for this new plan were generated through public input, with thoughtful suggestions informed by science and residents’ own direct experience and knowledge of the Keys.
RENGAR 9-month-old female domestic shorthair. Looking for: Just about any place. I’m not picky. I grew up with lots of other cats, so I enjoy the company of a fellow feline. Turnoffs: I’m a sweet cat with no complaints.
2. Outfitting those old lighthouses with zip lines and diving boards.
7. Designated “Chugs Only” mooring fields.
6. Methods to get the coral “hammered drunk” in order to “expedite spawning.”
4. Designated “noodling only” fishing zones
3. Allow licensed captains to “safely remove, with extreme prejudice” one jet ski per person per day.
1. Fewer treble hooks … more dynamite.
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Adorable furry faces are waiting for families at the Florida Keys SPCA Keys Weekly is thrilled each week to showcase some “furever” friends that are ready, waiting and available for their perfect adoption “match” at the Florida Keys SPCA’s Marathon campus – complete with their best qualities, preferences and turnoffs to ensure the best fit. From cats and dogs to Guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, reptiles and birds, the perfect addition to your family is waiting for you at one of the SPCA’s two campuses, in Key West and Marathon. The SPCA’s knowledgeable staff will help with advice and care tips while working to ensure a good fit between each pet and its people. The SPCA’s Golden Paw program also provides special assistance with vet bills and medications for special-needs and older animals that require a little extra TLC. See all the animals waiting for a home at fkspca.org. To contact the Marathon campus, call 305-743-4800 or visit the campus at 10550 Aviation Blvd. BELLA 6.5-year-old female black mouth cur. Looking for: A calm, understanding, quiet family. Turnoffs: Loud noises, strange people, new environments and especially thunderstorms. I’m an anxious gal and the world is a scary place.
10. The secret recipe for McDonald’s Filet-o-Fish.
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First, the Miami Dolphins would love to keep playing the Philadelphia Eagles’ reserves. Second, the Dolphins are very happy with their part of the deal that brought them Tyreek Hill. The Dolphins opened their final preseason game with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa fading back, checking the activity downfield and letting it fly — all of 51 yards right into the arms and hands of Hill. Another shorter pass of 15 yards to the 15 to Hill and we can all settle down. A short run and a pass of about 9 yards to River Cracraft and Miami was on the scoreboard. Seven points with the extra-point kick by Jason Sanders. That’s how it went the rest of the night, whether the Dolphins’ quarterback was Tagovailoa, Teddy Bridgewater or Skylar Thompson. The wide receivers were Hill (for two catches, then gone to the bench), Hunter Long, Lynn Bowden Jr. or Cracraft. The running backs were Raheem Mostert, Sony Michel, Gerrid Doaks, Miles Gaskid or Salvon Ahmed. And in coach Mike McDaniel’s offense, running backs will be important.
Wall is also actively involved in the community: With the help of other parents, he organized the middle school homecoming when it got canceled.
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The Dolphins won, 48-10, on Aug. 27, improving their preseason record to 2-1. Miami begins playing for real at 1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 11, when they face the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium. Of course, it won’t be the same players for the Dolphins or any of the other 31 teams, as clubs that were carrying 80-some players a week ago had to reduce that number to 53 as of Aug. 30, and are allowed nine more on the practice squad.
“The key to our success is that we provide quality work from a local crafts man at a reasonable price,” said owner Joshua Wall. “ We’re honest, we actu ally show up, and we do our best to provide exceptional customer service.”
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The defense was successful, too, as Elijah Campbell intercepted a Philadelphia pass and ran it back 30 yards for a touchdown. Linebacker David Phillips made some good plays. Kicker Sanders added five more extra points and two field goals. That, if you’ve been counting, adds up to 48 points, which was Miami’s final total.
A FEW MORE MONTHS decided its first team had had enough and gave most of those players Saturday night off. That’s how the Dolphins ended up playing Philadelphia’s second team and beyond.
A year ago, Reid Sinnett was the No. 3 quarterback for the Dolphins, who hoped to hide him on the practice squad. Not so fast, said the Eagles, who claimed Sinnett on waivers when he became available, kept him as their No. 3 QB and used him in that position Saturday night against his former team. After Saturday’s game, there was some prognostication on what the Dolphins would do with Thompson: Put him on the practice team, where he could be claimed, or try to hide him on the 53-player squad? If you’ve been following NFL news, you’ll know what the decision was, but I’m betting he’ll have been assigned to the 53-player squad.
And, after being gone for two games, Arenado returned to go 4-for-4. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in October 2021. WIKIPEDIA/Contributed
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SPORTS & MORE ... a veteran sports columnist, says the only sport he doesn’t follow is cricket. That leaves plenty of others to fill his @gmail.comralphmoro1936time.
AS DO SEVERAL baseball players, St. Louis third baseman Nolan Arenado went on paternity leave because his wife was due to deliver their baby. I come from an era when baseball writers stayed in Florida while their babies were being born up north. Of course, the warnings of forthcoming delivery were not as exact back then.
The Dolphins and Eagles were scheduled to practice together midweek, but Miami called off its last day before Saturday’s game, saying a flu bug had infected the team. The Eagles went ahead and practiced, then
HOW ABOUT THIS? New York Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapman got a tattoo, it became Infected and Chapman went on the injured list.
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MIAMI COACH MCDANIEL was so upset over the news of the death of team vice president Jason Jenkins that he was sobbing at the postgame press conference while talking about their relationship.
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Best Taco: La Isla Taco Grill, El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant, Irie Island Eats Best Food Truck: Irie Island Eats, La Isla Taco Grill, Takeria La Palapa Best Seafood: Keys Fisheries, Brutus Seafood, Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House Best Steak: Florida Key Steak & Lobster House, Key Colony Inn, Plaza Grill Best Sushi: Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar, Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House, Takara Thai House Best Burger: Burdines, Herbie's Bar & Chowder House, Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar Best Cook your own Catch: Lazy Days South, Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House, Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar Best Restaurant: Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House, Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar, Sparky’s Landing
Best Medical Professional: Dr. Greg Keifer, Shelly Bish, John P. O’Connor, MD
Best Fishing Guide: RD Goodman, Blue Magic Charters, Chris Still Best Dive Shop: Tilden’s Scuba Center, Captain Hooks, Better Than Most Watersports
Best Place to Take a Date: Hideaway Cafe, Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House, Butterfly Cafe Best Band: 79th Street Band, Abstract Radio, Lady A Band Best Place to Take a Selfie: Old Seven Mile Bridge, Sombrero Beach, Dolphin Research Center Best Summer Camp: Crane Point Hammock, Pigeon Key, Dolphin Research Center
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Best New Business: Coast To Coast Pizza Company, Chef Heather FL Keys, KeysCations
Best Vet: Mike Dunn, Shavonne Corbet, Lisa Mikol-Doering
Best Material/Supply Shop: Specialty Hardware, Home Depot, Marathon Lumber & Building Supply Best Hair Salon: Salon Blanco Spa, Sea Level Spa and Salon, Skin Institute
Best Gift Shop: Marooned In Marathon, DK’S Beach Boutique, Bayshore Clothing
Best Auto Repair: Andy & Dave’s Garage, Island Auto Repair, Island Tire Best Marine Repair: Shelter Bay Marine, All Keys Yamaha, Marathon Boat Yard Best Photographer: Yeni Matie, Meredith Rider, Natalie Danko Best Health/Fitness Coach: Jen Boltz HMFC, Cara O’Neill, Liz Kuck Best Marina: Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club, Marlin Bay Resort & Marina, White Marlin Marina Best Water Sports: Marathon Mermaid Charters, Capt Pips/Spirit Snorkeling, Keys Cable Park/The Lagoon Adventure Park
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Best Place to Take the Kids: Dolphin Research Center, Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, Marathon Public Library
Best Breakfast: The Stuffed Pig, Marathon Bagel Co, Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar Best Lunch: Sparky’s Landing, Burdines, Brutus Seafood Best BBQ: Porky’s Bayside Restaurant, Irie Island Eats, Herbie’s Bar & Chowder House Best Bar: Overseas Pub and Grill, Florida Keys Steak & Lobster, Sparky’s Landing Best Bartender: Cheddar/Overseas, Shannon/Keys Fisheries, Andy/Steak & Lobster, Andy/Overseas
Best Realtor: Sam Williams, Laurie Keiling, Teri Hiller Best Real Estate Office: Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co., Seafarer Realty, Ocean Sotheby’s International Realty
Best Customer Service: Island Tire, Publix, The Tackle Box
Best Specialty Contractor: All Keys Glass Inc, Paver Dave, Ernest E Rhodes Plumbing
Best Fish Sandwich: Fish Tales, Brutus Seafood, Key Fisheries Best Key Lime Pie: Sweet Savannah’s, SS Wreck & Galley Grill, Burdines Best Fine Dining: Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House, Hideaway Cafe, Butterfly Cafe Best Ethnic Food: La Nina Restaurant, Takara Thai House, Frank’s Grill Best Cup of Coffee: Curly’s Coffee, Keys News and Coffee, La Nina Restaurant
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Best General Contractor: Keys All Area Roofing Inc., D’Asign Source, Keys Contracting Services Inc.
Best Landscape Company: Alex Landscaping, Inc., Dot Palm Landscaping Inc., Cristian Landscaping
Best Place to Work Out: Keys Strength & Conditioning, Keys Fitness Center, Marathon Community Park Best Family Owned Business: D’Asign Source, Royal Furniture, Marathon Bagel Co. Best Business: Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co., D’Asign Source, Island Tire
Best Nail Salon: Marathon Nail Spa, Oasis Nail Spa, Sea Level Spa and Salon
Best Sunset: Old Seven Mile Bridge, Sunset Park, Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Best Place to Have a Wedding: Sunset Park, Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa, Sombrero Beach
Best Law Firm: Wolfe Stevens PLLC, Richard A. Malafy, Law Offices Wright Barrows, PLLC
Best Lender: Tewes Mortgage, Keys Federal Credit Union, Rich Tompkins
Best Clothing Store: DK’S Beach Boutique, Bayshore Clothing, Curvy Conch
Best Sport Coach: Joey Gonzalez, Mac Childress, Carl Stanton Best Educator: MP Coleman-Sayer, Jeannette Wert, Taylor Forgrave Best School Event: Homecoming, Musicals, Graduation, Football Games
Best Event: The Original Marathon Seafood Festival, Fl Keys Brew BQ, Fl Key Celtic Festival Best Bathroom: Marathon Public Library, S.S. Wreck & Galley Grill, Island Fish Company
Best Server: Billy at Fl Keys Steak & Lobster, Tracy Marrs at Island Fish Co, Sky Amato at Sunset Grille Best Happy Hour: Sparky’s Landing, Florida Key Steak & Lobster House, Overseas Pub and Grill Best Waterfront Dining: Lazy Days South, Island Fish Co, Burdines Best Live Music Venue: Dockside, Sparky’s Landing, Havana Jacks Best Pizza: Coast to Coast Pizza Co, Driftwood Pizza, Pasta & Subs, Sparky’s Landing Best Bloody Mary: Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar, Sparky’s Landing, Island Fish Co Best Margarita: Sparky’s Landing, Island Fish Co, Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House Best Late Night Spot: Brass Monkey, Overseas Pub & Grill, Marathon Grill & Ale House Best Beer Selection: Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar, Overseas Pub & Grill, Herbie’s Bar & Chowder House Best Food Delivery: Driftwood Pizza, Pasta & Subs, Panda House, Irie Island Eats Best Catering: Chef Heather, Clouds in My Coffee, Irie Island Eats
Best Tourist Attraction: Dolphin Research Center, Turtle Hospital, Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters Best Local Celebrity: John Bartus, Chef Heather, Cheddar Best Volunteer: Denise Holland aka DD, Erin Arnett, Megan Hughes Best Non-Profit Organization: FKSPCA, Dolphin Research Center, Coldwell Banker Schmitt Charitable Foundation
Best Jewelry Store: The Midas Touch, Bayshore Clothing, Alo Jewelers
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Best Resort/Hotel: Isla Bella Beach Resort, Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club,Hawks Cay Resort Best Accounting Firm: Bishop Rosasco & Co, Sue Corbin P.A, Cruz Morato & Associates.
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Best Elected Official: Robyn Still, John Bartus, Rick Ramsay
Best Bait & Tackle Shop: The Tackle Box, Captain Hooks, Marathon Bait & Tackle
Best Bank: Keys Federal Credit Union, First State Bank Of The Florida Keys, Centennial Bank Best Vacation Rental Company: Florida Keys Vacation Rentals, American Coastal Vacation Rentals, Coco Plum Vacation Rentals
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A surprising number of Keys students have never been on a boat and explored their own watery backyards. MarineLab and Delta Force have joined to take on the challenge of providing these experiences to every student who wants to go. Through its own funds, MarineLab al ready provides programs at significantly reduced fees for Monroe County Schools and has secured grants from the Ocean Reef Conservation As sociation and the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys to provide programs for Upper Keys students in grades 5-7.
KEYS KID WRITES CHILDREN’S BOOK SERIES ABOUT VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
“We surprised my dad, who was overseas with the military,”
JACK SCUDDER, 13, WINS AWARD FOR ‘JACK’S GARAGE’ SERIES
Jack, who is home-schooled by his mom, a former teacher, decided to turn his mechanical hobby into a writing assignment as well. The assignment not only became a children’s book, but a series, called “Jack’s Garage.”
“It’s a five-speed, four-cylinder truck that I bought for $400 from my grandmother’s neighbor in Jacksonville,” Jack said, slipping easily into the language of an expert mechanic. “That’s what I want to do is be a mechanic,” he said.
To support Jack’s project, visit Kickstarter.com and search for Jack Scudder.
At 13, Jack Scudder knows more about cars, engines, carburetors, tires and electronic wiring than manyTheadults.kidfrom Cudjoe Key has been tinkering with engines on all sorts of vehicles since he was 3 or 4. “I think I have a picture of him at 2 holding one of his dad’s wrenches or screwdrivers,” his mom, Victoria Scudder told the Keys Weekly. “I had a 1984 Sears Craftsman riding mower that I learned how to do oil changes and tire stuff on,” Jack said. “I really like to tinker and work with mechanical stuff. That mower lasted longer than Sears did.”When asked whether he works on engines instead of star ing at a phone or iPad screen, Jack admitted that he’s a huge YouTu ber. “I post my own YouTube vid eos, but I also use it all the time to research how to fix something on a car,” he said.
More information is atmarinelab.org/monroe-match. Community donations will make this an ongoing program and can be made at the same page. Teachers can also apply for grants from the United Way of Collier and The Keys to help fund transportation for their MarineLab program.MarineLab is a program of Marine Resources Development Founda tion, a nonprofit organization founded in 1970 to promote responsible and sustainable use of marine resources through education, research, and collaboration. MarineLab began offering programs in 1985 and hosts 5,000 students and teachers every year from around the nation at its coastal campus on Largo Sound.
In 2022, Leadership Monroe County’s Class XXIX stepped up and cre ated its Saltwater Superhero program to provide matching funds, so its programs are free for all Monroe County Schools until the funds run out.
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The first in the Jack’s Garage series won the 2022 Family Choice Award for children’s books.
MarineLab recognizes the importance of educating local students about the environment surrounding the Keys. Its mission is ocean conservation, and its strategy focuses on educating students and teach ers from all over the country about marine ecology to create emotional and knowledgeable connections to the ocean. While multiple non-profit organizations up and down the Keys provide marine education programs as part of their mission, and Monroe County teachers also utilize the location of their schools to teach about marine science on their own campuses, MarineLab specializes in experiential education that includes snorkeling from our own fleet of US Coast Guard Inspected Vessels, led by trained staff in a guided discovery process that supports state and national science standards.
The first installment came out this year, “Jack’s Garage: Tire Maintenance for Kids.”
Jack said. “I dedicated the book to him, and when he got home, I had hidden it in the hood of an old truck we’ve been working on together.
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arineLab is offering free programs this academic year to Monroe County students in grade 5 and up, thanks to dona tions made by Leadership Monroe County’s Class XXIX “Delta Force.”
A student holds a conical sea star during a seagrass snorkel. MARINELAB/Contributed
“I’m flabbergasted, and we’re so excited for him,” said Victoria Scudder, who also has written several children’s books. “He’s a complete advocate for all things related to car maintenance, so I love that he’s writing about some thing so important to him. He’s also currently running a Kickstart er campaign for his second book, ‘Oil Maintenance for Kids,’ and has until Sept. 6 to raise $3,300 more for the cost of his illustrator and printed hardcover books. He’s been working hard, and we feel it’s important for him to learn the business side of authoring as well.
Jack Scudder, a 13-year-old Cudjoe Key resident, recently won a national award for his children’s book about car maintenance for kids.
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The hustle is only just beginning.”
The writing is just secondary, but his next book will be about oil changes, and the third and final book in the series will cover fluids.
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The merchant ship carried more than 16,000 pieces of silver and, among other items, several boxes of chocolate. The fate of the San Fernando is different from just about every other ship in the fleet because the wreck site has never been identified. Nothing, however, stays buried forever, and one day the fate of the El Floridana and the San Fernando will see the light of day. Of course, there is always the possibility that some treasure hunter discovered one of the wrecks or both sites long ago and kept it a se cret – but again, nothing stays buried forever.
Two ship sites prove difficult to find 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. BRAD BERTELLI Spanish chart marking the shipwrecks of the doomed 1733 New Spain Fleet. CONTRIBUTED
LOST WRECKS OF THE 1733 NEW SPAIN FLEET
The doomed 1733 New Spain Fleet wrecked off the Upper and Middle Keys, giving treasure hunters like Art McKee worldwide recognition. There are not a lot of mysteries left about the nearly 300-year-old event, but a few still intrigue historians and treasure hunt ers alike. The parade began when 22 ships sailed out of Havana Harbor, Cuba, in the early morning of July 13, a Friday. On that first day, at least, it was nothing but clear skies and smooth sailing. Good fortune, however, would not be following. By Sunday morning, the weather had soured, and heavy waves, rain and gale-force winds began pounding the fleet. Flags were raised, signaling for the fleet to return to Havana, but by that time, it was too late, and the New Spain Fleet was left to the mercy of nature’s fury. The carnage left behind was scattered over the 80 or 90 miles separat ing Key Biscayne from Key Vaca and consisted of fallen masts, sails, splintered planks, sunken treasures and hundreds of drowned, bloated bodies.The fortunate souls to survive the hur ricane, the shipwreck and the treacherous waves that pushed them ashore were thankful to be alive, for sure, and hopeful help would be sent to save them. News of the convoy’s fate was delivered to Havana on Saturday, July 21, and, within 24 hours, the sails of nine rescue ships equipped with supplies, food, divers and salvage equipment were hoisted up and flapping in the wind. One of the more interest ing notes regarding the first salvage operation conducted by the Spanish in the days follow ing the catastrophe is that the salvage team dispatched from Havana recovered more silver and gold than recorded in the fleet’s official manifests.Clearly, the captains and crews of the fleet had loaded a significant amount of contraband before sailing away from the New World. Even after decades of treasure hunters scouring the wreck sites, coins and other treasures once stashed in chests continue to be discovered both at the reefs and by treasure hunters working with metal detectors along the shore. Out of all the ships that left Havana on that fateful Friday the 13th, only one suc cessfully made the Atlantic crossing home to Spain. The Senor San Joseph, also known as the El Africa and the El Navio Nuevo, survived the hurricane with minimal damage, including losing a topmast and some rigging. The ship found safe anchorage near Key Largo and was able to rescue the crews from the shipwrecked advance boats El Pinque and El Aviso before sailing home to Spain. The wreck sites of the vast majority of the ships have been physically identified by histori cal documents and the treasure trove of divers who spent decades digging up nearly every wreck site associated with the 1733 Fleet. However, two wreck sites have proven difficult to pin down. Both ships, the San Fernando and El Floridana, are thought to have wrecked in the area of Long Key or Coffins Patch Reef off the coast of the Middle Keys. Evidence of a shipwreck associated with the 1733 ship has been discovered by treasure hunters, including artifacts that include coins at the shallow reef site. Still, no evidence of any ship from the fleet has been recorded. The El Floridana, also recognized as Fragata Situada, was one of two vessels that accompanied the fleet when it sailed out of Havana but was not bound for Spain. The ship was carrying payroll to St. Augustine. The other auxiliary ship sailing for St. Augustine was the Little Balandra, also known as the Patache, car rying 256 barrels of flour. The Little Balandra remained afloat after the storm passed but had lost its mast. Some records indicate that the El Floridana was destroyed at the reef, with a lone survivor from the ship surviving the hur ricane and the shipwreck, and washing up on Grassy Key. At least one report suggested it managed to return to Havana success fully.The bigger Nuestra Senora de los Reyes, San Fernando, y San Francisco de Paula, also known as the San Fernando, is a different kind of story while also be ing kind of the same story.
he Spanish treasure fleets sailed away from the Old World for hundreds of years, bringing men and supplies to New World operations. On the trip back to Spain, the fleets returned with New World treasures of silver, gold, dyes, spices, timber, leathers and more.
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JOY ON THE MIND
AprilTAURUS20 - May 20
While your body is working, how ever, your mind is deeply medita tive. Rather than dissociating from the reality in front of you, how can you integrate your work and your daydreaming?
JuneCANCER22- July 22
Your public reputation is getting bigger and bringing you many joys. In the world outside, you have a blossoming, ballooning presence. Think about how you can use this newfound celebrity to serve your real needs rather than your ego. Being seen is not always a blessing, but you have an opportunity right now to channel that energy to serve your emo tional core.
MCHRIScNULTY
Feb.PISCES19 - March 20
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Mercury, the investigative nerd of the planetary family, is currently opposite retrograde Jupiter in the sky, allowing us to examine and study with cognitive clarity how this Jupiter retrograde is show ing up in our lived experience. So, start thinking about the joy in your life to participate in this tran sit. Those instructions ain’t so bad! Here are your horoscopes for Mercury opposite Retrograde Jupiter. Read for your rising and sun signs.
I have the sense that you went on a trip recently or studied a topic at a high level, and you are starting to realize the benefits of that jour ney. Your world has expanded and you are integrating new joys in your life. Remember to keep your mind on the old and familiar, too. It is only through the contrast between what you know already and what you are discovering that both achieve their meaning.
The people in your neighborhood are bestowing gifts! Your mind, however, is in faraway places and foreign lands. How can you both be here now and be there then? Let your mental wanderings help you appreciate your immediate surroundings.
MarchARIES 21 - April 19
You are the big cheese right now. In some way, you are larger than life, like you are the main character in the sitcom driving the narrative. Enjoy your gravita tional presence and let the good times roll. However, think about the agreements you have made with others and don’t let those contracts collapse. You are only as good as your strongest ally, so honor your partners.
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There is something to celebrate when it comes to your personal resources and self-reliance. It ap pears that you are reaping some personal rewards. Enjoy this time, but remember to think about how no person is an island. Yes, you’ve accomplished much on your own, but you’ve received support from others at some point. Keep them in mind and express your grati tude as needed.
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cally, it is high time for us all to be training our minds to think clearly and an alytically about new blessings, missed op portunities, or fresh reasons to celebrate that have arisen since May 4. Jupiter is retrograde until Nov. 23, compelling us all to reflect on the joys, good fortunes, and overindulgences in our lives.
A significant other person in your life may be showing up in a big way, possibly even in an over whelming way. It is a perfect time to reflect on how this person is a blessing, but it is also important to think about how you are a separate individual. Relationships are composed of individuals and a collective unit. How can these ex ist simultaneously? Contemplate your uniqueness and celebrate your partner.
Let your inner artist flow right now because your personal drive for creativity is offering you some luck in life. Whatever your creative outlet is, consider how you are activating it. However, also think about how your individual expres sion fits into the community of other people. Your work needs to be accessible if it is to be impact ful. Share your gifts and consider their impact.
Sept.LIBRA23 - Oct. 23
MayGEMINI21 - June 21
Dec.CAPRICORN22-Jan.
You know those moments when you are surrounded by people but you are totally zoning out and having conversations with spirits or whatever it is that happens when you’re here but not here?
Nov.Sagittarius22-Dec.
19 You might really be enjoying your personal time right now, Capri corn. Luxuriating in the privacy of your own home and finding joy in self-care is in the stars. There are public obligations that you have in the outside world, however, and that is where your mind turns.
It appears that you are really enjoying the process of getting things done lately. Your labor is bringing forth beautiful returns. Get it! It is the perfect time to har vest the bounty of your energy.
Oct.Scorpio24- Nov. 21
A very happy birthday season to all of our darling Virgos! While you may be thinking about how you are or can be independent and self-resourced, you are also feeling bountiful support from other people in your life. How are you balancing a mind focused on self-reliance when you are being showered with help from others? Trusting people can be scary be cause you have to elinquish some control, but now you are being called to strike a balance. Have some faith.
Aug.VIRGO23 - Sept. 22
Going into this reflective space will elicit many gifts for you right now. In fact, it would probably benefit you to write things down and journal. Think about how you can take these ethereal experi ences and bring them into the physical world.
Jan.AQUARIUS20-Feb. 18
Your people are really rallying around you, Gemini. You are a part of something being created by a crew of people, and you are a major energetic center to this project. Think about how you are bringing your unique talents into this venture rather than follow ing the herd. Your voice is very important here, so figure out how to speak it authentically.
JulyLEO 23 - Aug. 22
Strategize how you will be getting your work done efficiently as you enjoy your bubble bath.
Your familiar, local world is bring ing you bonuses. Maybe your favorite barista offers you a free upgrade, maybe your mechanic isn’t charging you for a tune-up.
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CONVENIENCE UPGRADES
The AIPP committee reviews and recommends projects to the Board of County Commissioners and is responsible for the commission and purchase of art. The application is available by using the attached QR code. An artist must be "pre-qualified" through this process if interested in applying for any upcoming county projects, including the Key West International Airport expansion. Application requirements include an artist statement, CV/resume, 5 to 10 images of recent artwork, application and a cover page. The application deadline is Thursday, Sept. 7 at 3 p.m. Please read through the RFQ for instructions on how to submit your application electronically. You cannot mail or drop off your application. Artists must meet the criteria in the initial application process to become pre-qualified. Pre-qualified artists will then be eligible to receive all requests for proposals issued by Monroe County for five years, as well as for the city of Key West's Public Art Program.
Sunday, Sept. 4, more live local music is on tap between 7 and 10 p.m., in addition to games and contests for the entire family. Beat the heat at the Marathon library Friday, Sept. 2: Photography: See the world through photographer's eyes. Bring your phone or camera. Fun learning through easy & creative assignments (adults/teens) 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Arts and Crafts (kids) 4 p.m.; First Friday Film Series: Movie night for film enthusiasts with a brief introduction by staff (adults) 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3: 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.
Anew payment system in the county tax collector’s office allows Monroe County residents to renew registrations online and pick up their decals the same day, said tax collector SamRenewExpressSteele. lets residents renew vehicle and vessel registrations directly through the Monroe County Tax Collector’s website rather than through the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) website.
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Monroe County tax collector Sam Steele. CONTRIBUTED cess will present their identification and walk out with the preprinted registration in hand within seconds. The registration renewal system is the latest service enhancement implemented by Steele since he took office in January 2021. Earlier this year, he installed special title printers at each office location, so Monroe County residents can pick up printed titles at the location most convenient for them.“The mission statement of the Monroe County Tax Collector’s Office is to exceed expectations in customer service. Our team strives to provide the efficient, quality customer service experience that our constituents know and deserve. We are always trying to think of ways to make services quicker and more convenient for the public,” Steele said. More information is onMonroeTaxCollector.comatandFacebook.
The 13th annual Florida Keys Heroes Tribute Labor Day weekend at Hawks Cay Resort, Villas and Marina will honor “heroes in action,” men and women members of the military, fire rescue, police and medical personnel who serve and sacrifice for the nation. The event is scheduled Friday through Sunday, Sept. 2-4. A Friday family fun night kicks off the weekend of activities with popcorn, games and a movie under the stars. Held at the sports field at Coral Cay kids activities center, the event is free and open to the public. Saturday morning, Sept. 3, a Heroes 5K Run/Walk is open to Hawks Cay guests, local residents and visitors to the Florida Keys. A maximum field of 1,000 entrants is allowed and cost to participate is Registration$35.check-in opens Saturday at 7 a.m. at the resort’s Angler and Ale Restaurant parking area. The race begins at 8 a.m. Online registrants can choose to pick up packets early, between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, inside the Hawks Cay Resortguestmusictonightlobby.Saturdayfrom510p.m.,liveandspecialappearances are planned. A 7:30 p.m. heroes video tribute is scheduled around the fire pit to honor fallen heroes and those formerly and currently in action. From 8 to 10 p.m., guests can enjoy performances by Patrick and the Swayzees, followed by a fireworks show.
TAX OFFERSCOLLECTORONLINE CAR & BOAT RENEWALS
“It has never been easier to renew vehicle and vessel registrations in Monroe County,” said Steele. “In addition to receiving a courtesy renewal notice in the mail with a QR code that directs people to our website, we will also send reminder emails that the renewal period is approaching.”
An additional service, called ExpressLane, allows residents to prepay for their renewals online and schedule a same-day or next-day pickup at the office location of their choice. Previously, the only online option residents had was to renew registrations through FLHSMV and then wait up to 10 days for the documents to be mailed.
— Contributed BRIEFLY “Florida Keys Heroes Tribute” set for Labor Day weekend
Monday, Sept. 5 : Library Closed Tuesday, Sept. 6: Fine Art: Let's create! Mixed media, sketch, paint. Supplies included. (adults/teens) 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Mahjong: Beginners welcome! 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m (newborn to age 5); Dungeons & Dragons (adults) 5 p.m.Wednesday, Sept. 7: Cosmic Kids Movement & Yoga Adventures: mindful movement for little ones and their caregivers (ages 2-6) 10:30 a.m.; Dungeons & Dragons (teens) 3:30 p.m.; Dungeons & Dragons (adults) 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8: Homeschool Fun Learning Activity (family) 10:30 a.m.; Intro to Dungeons & Dragons: Try a new adventure while learning to play this fun story telling game (ages 9-12) 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Family Lego Day! 4 p.m. Art in Public Places committee issues call for artists to pre-qualify
The Monroe County Art in Public Places (AIPP) committee and Florida Keys Council of the Arts invite visual artists to become pre-qualified for its public art program. The Monroe County Art in Public Places Ordinance mandates that 1 percent of new county building construction costing a minimum of $500,000 and renovations costing a minimum of $100,000 be set aside to fund this program.
There is no appointment needed to pick up decals. The customer will simply select “Prepaid Registration Renewal” on the kiosk in the lobby and then receive a ticket number. This ticket number has priority in the queuing system, so if all of the customer service representatives are serving a customer at that time, the ticket number will be called immediately after one of the transactions is completed. The individual designated as the person picking up the decal during the online payment pro-
If a person wishes to comment on a particular item on the public portion of the Agenda, when the webinar monitor and/or the Mayor calls for speakers on the item on which you wish to comment:
RECYCLING**
AMENDED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT FY 2023 REVISED COMMERCIAL RATES FOR COLLECTION, DISPOSAL, AND RECYCLING IN MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Franchise Area’s 1,2,3, 4 Waste Management, Marathon Garbage, Keys Sanitary, Ocean Reef 2022/23 As Revised from Previous Publication to 5% CPI, and Extraordinary Rate Increase of $4.06/Ton a) CAN PICKUP RATE SCHEDULE Collection Increase 5% Disposal Increase 5% No. of Number of Pickups Per Week cans* Rate Element 2 3 4 5 6 2 COLLECTION 24.01 35.87 47.82 59.83 71.77 DISPOSAL 29.16 43.64 58.23 72.83 87.39 RECYCLING** 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL 53.17 79.51 106.05 132.66 159.16 3 COLLECTION 35.87 53.72 71.77 89.65 107.72 DISPOSAL 43.64 65.48 87.39 109.24 131.08 RECYCLING** 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL 79.51 119.20 159.16 198.89 238.79 4 COLLECTION 47.82 71.77 95.73 119.65 143.65 DISPOSAL 58.23 87.39 117.00 146.26 175.48 RECYCLING** 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL 106.05 159.16 212.73 265.91 319.14 5 COLLECTION 59.83 89.65 119.65 149.48 212.15 DISPOSAL 72.83 109.24 146.26 182.02 218.42 RECYCLING** 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL 132.66 198.89 265.91 331.50 430.58 6 COLLECTION 71.77 107.72 143.65 212.15 208.56 DISPOSAL 87.39 131.08 175.48 218.42 254.11 RECYCLING** 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL 159.16 238.79 319.14 430.58 462.67 *BASED ON 32 GALLON CANS FRANCHISE AREA’S 1, 2, 3, 4 Franchise Area’s 1,2,3, 4 Waste Management, Marathon Garbage, Key Sanitary, Ocean Reef 2022/23 b) CONTAINERIZED PICKUP RATE SCHEDULE Container Number of Pickups Per Week Size Rate Element 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 COLLECTION 59.42 99.87 140.95 179.38 218.62 258.20 577.06 DISPOSAL 44.91 92.17 138.26 184.34 230.44 276.52 322.62 RECYCLING** 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL
DISPOSAL
6 COLLECTION 258.20 482.86 707.51 932.09 1156.72 1381.36 1605.94 DISPOSAL 276.52 553.06 829.57 1106.08 1382.59 1654.83 1935.66
RECYCLING** 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL 534.72 1035.92 1537.08 2038.17 2539.32 3036.19 3541.61
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Notice is hereby given that the County Commission, Monroe County, Florida, will conduct a public hearing to adopt the FY2023 Commercial Rates for collection, disposal, and recycling in Monroe County, Florida, as follows: The public hearing will be held at 1:30PM., on September 21, 2022, and can be attended virtually by utilizing the following virtual address: https://mcbocc. zoom.us/j/85823321825 for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed rates. The Monroe County Commissioners will meet live at the Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL. All affected property owners and commercial customers have a right to appear virtually, or in person, at the hearing and to file written objections with the County Com mission within 20 calendar days of the date of this Notice. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the County Commission with respect to any matter consid ered at this hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate (virtually or in-person) in this proceeding should contact the County Administrator at (305) 292-4441, at least 48 hours prior to the date of the hearing. If hearing impaired, dial 711 for assistance.
4 COLLECTION 179.38 333.04 482.80 632.68 669.71 932.09 1081.95 DISPOSAL 184.34 368.67 553.05 737.39 921.74 1106.08 1290.43 RECYCLING** 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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A person may submit written or other physical evidence on a particular agenda item for consider ation at the BOCC meeting to: Lindsey Ballard, via email, to: ballard-lindsey@monroecounty-fl.gov, or by mail to: The County Administrator’s Office, 1100 Simonton Street, Suite 205, Key West, FL 33040. The documents must be received by September 19, 2022 by 3:00 p.m., and must include the submitter’s name, address, phone number, email address, and the agenda item number to which the documents refer.
TOTAL 279.21 531.89 785.45 1035.85 1286.45 1537.08 1787.51
TOTAL 192.04 361.78 531.89 701.71 868.87 1035.92 1202.94 COLLECTION 140.95 255.37 370.68 482.80 595.14 707.51 819.68 DISPOSAL 138.26 276.52 414.77 553.05 691.31 829.57 967.83 RECYCLING** 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
8 COLLECTION 333.04 632.68 932.09 1231.68 1531.20 1793.01 2086.26 DISPOSAL 368.67 737.39 1106.08 1474.80 1843.51 2212.20 2580.89 RECYCLING** 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL 701.71 1370.07 2038.17 2706.48 3374.72 4005.21 4667.14
The following schedules reflect the revised proposed monthly rates for Commercial Waste Generators for:
** Rates for recycling services are not reflected in these tables. Those charges are based on the a collection fee of $6.84 per cubic yard and a processing fee of $1.09 per cubic yard; there is no disposal fee for recycling services. Monthly charges will depend on the specific level of service. 2022
TOTAL 363.72 701.71 1035.85 1370.07 1591.45 2038.17 2372.39
If you have any questions, please contact the County’s Solid Waste Department at 305-295-4323 or 305-295-4328, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. To attend the public hearing virtually, use the following virtual address: https:// mcbocc.zoom.us/j/85823321825 104.33 192.04 279.21 363.72 449.06 534.72 899.68 255.37 333.04 408.02 482.86 557.74 92.17 184.34 276.52 368.67 460.85 553.06 645.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of MARK’S MARINE DIESEL located at 7281 Shrimp Rd, Monroe County in the City of Key West, Florida 33040-5408, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Key West, Florida this 24th day of August, 2022. By: MARINE DIESEL OF THE FLORIDA KEYS, INC
The Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold their regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 10:00 A.M., at the Doubletree Resort in Key West, TheFlorida.Visit Florida Keys Corporation will also convene during this Allmeeting.Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public, and one or more County Commissioners may be in ADAattendance.ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the Monroe County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 2924441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call Publish:“711”.
FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of KEY LIME MEDICAL ASSOCIATES located at 508 Southard Street, Ste 103, Monroe County in the City of Key West, Florida 33040-6989, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Key West, Florida this 24th day of August, 2022.
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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of SALT DAYS located at 101425 Overseas Highway #112, Monroe County in the City of Key Largo, Florida 33037-4505, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Key Largo, Florida this 24th day of August, 2022. By: LIVING FIT, LLC SeptemberPublish: 1, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers
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Notice is hereby given that the Governing Board of the Monroe County Land Authority will hold public hearings on the adoption of a budget for fiscal year 2023 on September 12, 2022 at 5:05 p.m. at the Harvey Government Center in Key West and on September 21, 2022 at 5:05 p.m. at the Nelson Government Center on Key Largo. A copy of the proposed budget is available online at www.monroecounty-fl.gov or by contacting the Land Authority office at 305-295-5180.
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PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE SECTION 286.0105, be advised that, if a person decides to appeal the decision made by the Contractors’ Examining Board with respect to any matter considered at today’s hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she 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.
Location: G C Mechanical Services, 13333 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050 P#: Sum813-410-3698toredeemvehicle is: Owner/Lienholder$2,855.71 may inspect/ recover vehicle by contacting Best Lien Services, 7290 SW 41 St., Miami, FL 33155 (1-866-2999391) at least 1 week prior to the lien sale. All sales are with reserve 20% buyers premium. SeptemberPublish: 1, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers
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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of WILDSIDE UNLIMITED located at 50 Riviera Drive, Key West, Florida 33040 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.
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Florida Keys Council of the Arts Notice of Upcoming Meetings The Florida Keys Council of the Arts will hold the following meetings via Communications Media Technology using a ZOOM webinar platform. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public input will be: JOIN ZOOM via the Zoom app and use each meeting ID and password listed. Meetings are open to the public, and all are invited to attend. Questions, or to RSVP, please email Liz Young at Membershipdirector@keysarts.comCommittee Meeting Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 852 6451 9756 Passcode: Membership323883Committee Meeting Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 881 5192 9974 Passcode: 909920 Grants Committee Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 863 1478 5600 Passcode: 854460 Executive Committee Meeting Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 812 3663 2520 Passcode: 757741 Art in Public Places Committee Thursday,Meeting Sept. 22, 2022 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time Hybrid meeting – Marathon Public Library Community Room 3490 Overseas Highway, JoinMarathonZoom Meeting Meeting ID: 899 5462 4707 Passcode: Membership537311Committee Meeting Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 840 4874 7216 Passcode: 250718 Board of Directors Meeting & Membership Committee Meeting Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time Hybrid meeting – Marathon Public Library Community Room 3490 Overseas Highway, JoinMarathonZoom Meeting Meeting ID: 812 8239 1380 Passcode: 030307 SeptemberPublish: 1, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Notice is Hereby Given to Whom it May Concern that on September 13, 2022, the Monroe County Construction Board of Adjustment & Appeals (CBAA) will hold a special meeting at 9:30AM at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Second Floor, BOCC Room, Marathon, Florida. Communication Media Technology (“CMT”) using Zoom Webinar platform will be available during the scheduled Zoommeeting.Webinar information will be made available on the Monroe County Web Calendar. This meeting is to hear the following: Sandy Esterle, Doug Stitgen & William Clemens, 100 Coral Way, Key Largo: An appeal by the property owner to the CBAA concerning an administrative decision of the Building Official dated 1/29/21 denying the After the Fact building permit application for a homemade cargo lift installed without permits. The subject property is legally described as: The Southerly 51 feet of Lot 28 and the Northerly 39 feet of Lot 29, Less and Except the Northerly 4 feet of Lot 28, THE HARBORAGE, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 46, of the Public Records of Monroe County, immediatelyFlorida.Floor,2798MarathonaExaminingtheTuesday,WhomNoticeMONROECONTRACTORSMONROEPUBLICTheSeptemberPublish:DepartmentMonroeCoordinatorMariaBoardRickEnglishableanaddressingRespondentresponsibilityNOTICE: callarethefivea.m.betweenbyCountyproceeding,inneedspersonADAwhichtestimonymade,recordneedforofthatconsideredBoardtheappealthat,SECTIONPURSUANT(RE00555011-002800).Florida.TOFLORIDASTATUTE286.0105,beadvisedifapersondecidestothedecisionmadebyContractors’Examiningwithrespecttoanymatterattoday’shearing,personwillneedarecordtheproceedings,andthat,suchpurpose,heorshemaytoensurethataverbatimoftheproceedingsiswhichrecordincludestheandevidenceupontheappealistobebased.ASSISTANCE:IfyouareawithadisabilitywhospecialrecommendationsordertoparticipateinthispleasecontacttheAdministrator'sOffice,phoning(305)292-4441,thehoursof8:30-5:00p.m.,nolaterthan(5)calendardayspriortoscheduledmeeting;ifyouhearingorvoiceimpaired,“711”.ItshallbetheofeachorotherpersontheBoardtobringinterpreterifthepartyisnottounderstandorspeakthelanguage.Griffin,BuildingOfficial/SecretaryPartington,Senior–CEBBoardCountyBuilding1,2022WeeklyNewspapersMEETINGNOTICECOUNTYEXAMICOUNTY,FLORIDAisHerebyGivenToitmayconcern,thatonSeptember13,2022,MonroeCountyContractorsBoard(CEB)willholdscheduledmeetingattheGovernmentCenter,OverseasHighway,SecondBOCCRoom,Marathon,Meetingshallcommenceafter
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REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF FOUND TO BE CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR 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, September 8, 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. To be published: On or before September 1, 2022 City of Key Colony Beach SeptemberPublish: 1, 2022 The Weekly Newspaper
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.
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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of LUNA’S KITCHEN located at 606 N Emerald Drive, Monroe County in the City of Key Largo, Florida 33037-3883, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Key Largo, Florida this 24th day of August, 2022. By: LUNA BELLA VENTURES, LLC
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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of KILWINS KEY WEST located at 505 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. By: Henriquez Portfolio Management, LLC, a Florida limited liability company SeptemberPublish: 1 & 8, 2022
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Rick Griffin, Building Official/ Board Secretary Maria Partington, Senior Coordinator – CEB Board Monroe County Building LAW;ASBYMULTISTORYFORRECERTIFICATIONOFTOBEACH,OFentitledisheardTheBeach,600Location:the9:35Reading:PublicSeptemberPublictheHearingswilloftheNOTICENO.“READINGHEARINGSNOTICECITYTheSeptemberPublish:(305)Department289-25891,2022WeeklyNewspapersOFKEYCOLONYBEACHOFCODEAMENDMENTDATESOFORDINANCE2022-473”ISHEREBYGIVENthatCityCommissionoftheCityKeyColonyBeach,Florida,holdthefollowingPublictohearamendmentstoCity’sCodeofOrdinances.HearingFirstReading:8,2022,9:30A.M.HearingSecond/FinalSeptember22nd,2022,A.M.ORattheconclusionofpriorPublicVarianceHearing.TemporaryCityHall,W.OceanDrive,KeyColonyFL33051proposedOrdinancetobebytheCityCommission[ORDINANCENO.2022–473],“ANORDINANCECITYOFKEYCOLONYFLORIDA,RELATINGTHEESTABLISHMENTACERTIFICATIONANDPROCESSEXISTINGANDFUTURESTRUCTURESADDINGSECTION6-37,AUTHORIZEDBYFLORIDAPROVIDINGFORTHE
QUARTERLY MEETING NOTICE: LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD FOR THE CoordinatingTheDISADVANTAGEDTRANSPORTATIONMonroeCountyLocalBoard(LCB)will be holding its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on Friday, September 9, 2022 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am. at the Marathon Government Center, BOCC Room, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. To join virtually via Zoom or teleconference, please a.m.betweenbyCountyproceeding,inneedspersonADAbeforediscussmaythesomeP.M.thanpriorsubmittedthesubmitIfMonroeCounty-Fl.govbybyRoominChristow,informationForkdAzppn1V8https://mcbocc.zoom.us/u/InternationalWebinar900US:location):numberDial(forOr+16699006833,,88639472751#+16465189805,,88639472751#US:Orus/j/88639472751https://mcbocc.zoom.ZoomcommentthemeetingTheprograms.programs,prevention/education-relateddrugsystem,toprogram.theAbuseprogram,JusticeFDLEofrecommendationsapplicationsTheplatform.CMT,meetingTechnology.viaSeptember(SAPAB)AbuseThePolicyMonroePUBLICTheAugustPublish:meeting.72(305)Counciltothisquestionsimpairment,dueaccommodationsanywiththeFloridapursuantpopulationtransportationofCoordinatorCommunityinformationCoordinatingThetalbury@healthcouncil.org.emailprimarypurposeoftheBoardistoprovideandadvicetotheTransportationonthecoordinationservicesprovidedtothedisadvantagedofMonroeCounty,toChapter427.0157,Statutes.PursuanttoprovisionsoftheAmericansDisabilitiesAct(ADA),personrequiringspecialatthismeetingtoadisabilityorphysicalandanyrelatedorinquiriesconcerningmeetingshouldbedirectedTiffanyAlburyattheHealthofSouthFlorida,Inc.at592-1452ext.121atleasthourspriortothedateofthe25&September1,2022WeeklyNewspapersMEETINGNOTICECountySubstanceAbuseAdvisoryBoard(SAPAB)MonroeCountySubstancePolicyAdvisoryBoardwillmeetFriday,9,2022at10:00A.M.CommunicationsMediaTheannualSAPABwillbeconductedviausingaZoomWebinarSAPABwillreviewandmaketotheBoardCountyCommissioner’sfortheEdwardByrneMemorialAssistanceGrantResidentialSubstanceTreatmentprogramandDrugAbuseTrustFundGrantsareforprojectsimprovethecriminaljusticesomeactivitiesincludetreatment/enforcement,andmentalhealthaccesspointstoviewtheorformembersofpublictoprovidepublicwillbebyjoiningtheMeetingviaweblink:iPhoneone-tap:orTelephone:higherquality,dialabasedonyourcurrent+16465189805or+16696833ID:88639472751numbersavailable:acopyoftheagendaorothercontactOksanaGrantsCoordinator,writingat1100SimontonSt.,2-213,KeyWest,FL33040;phoneat305-292-4474;oremailatChristow-Oksana@membersofthepublicwishtowrittendocumentation,documentationmustbetoOksanaChristowtothemeetingandnolaterSeptember7,2022by5:00ThepublicisadvisedthatorallofthemembersofMonroeCountyCommissionattendthemeetinganditemsthatmaycometheCommission.ASSISTANCE:IfyouareawithadisabilitywhospecialaccommodationsordertoparticipateinthispleasecontacttheAdministrator’sOffice,phoning(305)292-4441,thehoursof8:30–5:00p.m.,nolaterthan
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the scheduled CBAA which begins at 9:30 A.M. ** INVITE: CEB Industry Input Topic: HB735 The CEB will be accepting and compiling a list of questions or concerns to be forwarded to Department of Business & Professional Regulations (DBPR). Contractors and the public are invited to attend in person or via zoom/ webinar on September 13, 2022. Webinar information shall be listed in the meeting Agenda found on the County Website calendar, by date. This CEB meeting will hear the following: any person(s) to come before the board; any reports from Monroe County Assistant Attorney; any reports from Monroe County Building Official; any reports from staff; Certificate of Competency Trade Applications and public participation in this meeting may be conducted via Communication Media Technology (“CMT”) using Zoom Webinar platform, during the scheduled meeting. Zoom Webinar information will be made available on the Monroe County Web Calendar.
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Best Lien Services Inc. located at: 7290 SW 41 St., Miami, FL 33155, will sell at a reserve public sale on September 19, 2022 at 9:00 am the following vehicles at said location to satisfy lien pursuant to Chapter 713.585 of the Florida 2014statutes:BUIC Date5GAKRBKD1EJ134786UTofSale:September 19, 2022
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CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH NOTICE OF CODE AMENDMENT “READINGHEARINGS DATES OF ORDINANCE NO. NOTICE2022-479”ISHEREBY 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: September 8, 2022, 9:30 A.M. 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 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 The proposed Ordinance to be heard by the City Commission is [ORDINANCE NO. 2022–479], entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 2-86, 2-88, AND 2-93 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH RELATED TO MEETINGS OF THE CITY COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF FOUND TO BE IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, REPEAL, AND CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND PROVIDING FOR 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.
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of an action for non-judicial foreclosure of timeshare units on the Claim of Lien on the following described real property, located in MONROE County, Florida, to-wit: Unit Numbers and Week Numbers as set forth above in TOPSIDER RESORT, a Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, as recorded in Official Records Book 815, Page 202 and as amended in Official Records Book 851, Page 769, all of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida and all subsequent amendments thereto, if any. has been filed against you. If you fail to cure the default as set forth in this notice or take other appropriate action with regard to this foreclosure matter, you risk losing ownership of your timeshare interest through the trustee foreclosure procedure established in Section 721.855, Florida Statutes. You may choose to sign and send to the trustee an objection form, exercising your right to object to the use of the trustee foreclosure procedure. If you would like an Objection form, you should contact the undersigned Trustee, Thomas L Avrutis, Esquire, in writing. Upon the trustee’s receipt of you signed objection form, the foreclosure of the lien with respect to the default specified in this notice shall be subject to the judicial foreclosure procedure only. You have the right to cure your default in the manner set forth in this notice at any time before the trustee’s sale of your timeshare interest. Objections must be made in writing to: Thomas L Avrutis, Esquire TRUSTEE FOR TOPSIDER RESORT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, 201INC. Fletcher Avenue, Second Sarasota,Floor FL 34237 within 30 days of the first date of publication of this Notice. If you do not object to the use of the trustee foreclosure procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment even if the proceeds from the sale of your timeshare interest are insufficient to offset the amounts secured by the DATEDlien.this 15th day of AUGUST, Thomas2022. L Avrutis, Esquire, TRUSTEETRUSTEE for TOPSIDER RESORT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, AugustPublish:INC25 & September 1, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers
49MARATHON WEEKLY / SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 AUTOS WANTEDLEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES Commission, P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, and your comments will be entered into the record. To be published: On or before September 1, 2022 City of Key Colony Beach SeptemberPublish: 1, 2022 The Weekly Newspaper IN THE OFcourtmustnoticeestatedemandsotherAllforthrepresentative’srepresentativeaddressesFloridaOverseastheCounty,theJunewhoseofTheNOTICEDeceased.PETERINDIVISION:FILEPROBATEFLORIDAFORINTheSeptemberPublish:drennanesq.comSecondaryE-Mail:Fax:Telephone:FortPOLawFloridaREGINARepresentative:AttorneyTwo3012TIMOTHYPersonalthisTheDATEMORECLAIMPERIODSNOTWITHSTANDINGBARRED.733.702INTHEALLOFDATEWITHINfileagainsthavingdecedentAllOFTHETHISOFOFcourtmustnoticeestatedemandsotherAllforthrepresentative’srepresentativeaddressesKey,OverseastheCounty,inwasdeceased,ofTheNOTICEDeceased.WESLEYINCASEPROBATEFLORIDAMONROEINJUDICIALSIXTEENTHCIRCUIT,ANDFORCOUNTY,DIVISIONNO.:22-CP-000084-PRE:ESTATEOFDWAYNEUMPHLETT,TOCREDITORSadministrationoftheestateWesleyDwayneUmphlett,whosedateofdeathMarch3,2022,ispendingtheCircuitCourtforMonroeFlorida,ProbateDivision,addressofwhichis88820Highway,PlantationFL33070.Thenamesandofthepersonalandthepersonalattorneyaresetbelow.creditorsofthedecedentandpersonshavingclaimsoragainstdecedent’sonwhomacopyofthisisrequiredtobeservedfiletheirclaimswiththisONORBEFORETHELATER3MONTHSAFTERTHETIMETHEFIRSTPUBLICATIONOFNOTICEOR30DAYSAFTERDATEOFSERVICEOFACOPYTHISNOTICEONTHEM.othercreditorsoftheandotherpersonsclaimsordemandsdecedent’sestatemusttheirclaimswiththiscourt3MONTHSAFTERTHEOFTHEFIRSTPUBLICATIONTHISNOTICE.CLAIMSNOTFILEDWITHINTIMEPERIODSSETFORTHFLORIDASTATUTESSECTIONWILLBEFOREVERTHETIMESETFORTHABOVE,ANYFILEDTWO(2)YEARSORAFTERTHEDECEDENT’SOFDEATHISBARRED.dateoffirstpublicationofnoticeis:September1,2022.Representative:UMPHLETTAdamsStRivers,WI54241forPersonalW.DRENNAN,ESQUIREBarNumber:64792OfficeofReginaW.DrennanBox39514Lauderdale,FL33339(954)551-6305(954)252-4209regina@rdrennanlaw.comE-Mail:regina@1&8,2022WeeklyNewspapersTHECIRCUITCOURTMONROECOUNTY,DIVISIONNO.:22-CP-75-MMIDDLEKEYSRE:ESTATEOFN.WAYTOCREDITORSadministrationoftheestatePETERN.WAY,deceased,dateofdeathwas29,2021,ispendinginCircuitCourtforMONROEFlorida,ProbateDivision,addressofwhichis3117Highway,Marathon,33050.Thenamesandofthepersonalandthepersonalattorneyaresetbelow.creditorsofthedecedentandpersonshavingclaimsoragainstdecedent’sonwhomacopyofthisisrequiredtobeservedfiletheirclaimswiththisONORBEFORETHELATER3MONTHSAFTERTHETIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER NOTWITHSTANDINGBARRED. THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: August 25, 2022. Personal Representative: Peter R. Way 69 Bell Buoy Road Pocasset, Massachusetts 02559 Attorney for TheAugustPublish:floridakeyslaw.comSecondarycomE-Mail:Fax:Telephone:Marathon,PO10075CunninghamFloridaAttorneyRobertRepresentative:AttorneyBrownsburg,10886TinaPersonalthisTheDATEMORECLAIMPERIODSNOTWITHSTANDINGBARRED.733.702INTHEALLOFDATEWITHINfileagainsthavingdecedentAllOFTHETHISOFOFcourtmustnoticeestatedemandsotherAllforthrepresentative’srepresentativeandKeywhichProbateCourt2022,whoseofTheNOTICEDeceased.BEVERLYINFILEPROBATEFLORIDAFORINTheAugustPublish:rewarnerlaw.comSecondaryE-mail:Fax:Telephone:MARATHON,12221RICHARDFloridaAttorneyRichardRepresentative:PersonalE.WarnerBarNumber:283134E.WARNER,P.A.OverseasHighwayFL33050(305)743-6022(305)743-6216richard@rewarnerlaw.comE-Mail:pamela2@25&September1,2022WeeklyNewspapersTHECIRCUITCOURTMONROECOUNTY,DIVISIONNO.:22-CP-205-KRE:ESTATEOFA.HARRISTOCREDITORSadministrationoftheestateBeverlyA.Harris,deceased,dateofdeathwasMay19,ispendingintheCircuitforMonroeCounty,Florida,Division,theaddressofis500WhiteheadStreet,West,FL33040.Thenamesaddressesofthepersonalandthepersonalattorneyaresetbelow.creditorsofthedecedentandpersonshavingclaimsoragainstdecedent’sonwhomacopyofthisisrequiredtobeservedfiletheirclaimswiththisONORBEFORETHELATER3MONTHSAFTERTHETIMETHEFIRSTPUBLICATIONOFNOTICEOR30DAYSAFTERDATEOFSERVICEOFACOPYTHISNOTICEONTHEM.othercreditorsoftheandotherpersonsclaimsordemandsdecedent’sestatemusttheirclaimswiththiscourt3MONTHSAFTERTHEOFTHEFIRSTPUBLICATIONTHISNOTICE.CLAIMSNOTFILEDWITHINTIMEPERIODSSETFORTHFLORIDASTATUTESSECTIONWILLBEFOREVERTHETIMESETFORTHABOVE,ANYFILEDTWO(2)YEARSORAFTERTHEDECEDENT’SOFDEATHISBARRED.dateoffirstpublicationofnoticeis:August25,2022.Representative:L.LotshawNStateRd267Indiana46112forPersonalK.Miller,Esq.BarNumber:359173MillerRhynePAOverseasHwyBox500938FL33050(305)743-9428(305)743-8800rmiller@floridakeyslaw.E-Mail:service@25&September1,2022WeeklyNewspapers
and Emily Thoen 9205 SW 149th Street Miami, FL 33176
BOATS FOR SALE FOR SALE: 2007 Cobia - 19 ft, with T-top, 115hp Yamaha. No trailer. Located in Marathon. $9,900 Text 305-743-6098 2001 ProLine Express 30' located in Key Colony Beach. 2016 twin 250hp Suzuki 4 stroke, less than 75 hours. 300 gal. gas tank, freshwater tank, elec. head, cabin sleeps two. $40,000 954-849-5650
FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL FOREVER NOTWITHSTANDINGBARRED. THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 25, 2022. Personal Representative: JANICE BROCK CATRON 110 Padgett Street Corbin, KY 40701 Attorney for THOMASRepresentative:PersonalROYHEEKIN, ESQUIRE Florida Bar Number: 119760 Fisher, Tousey, Leas & Ball 501 Riverside Avenue, Suite 600 Jacksonville, FL 32202 Tel: (904) 356-2600 College Staten Island, NY 10314 and Ruth Fastov P.O. Box Boynton740214Beach, FL 33474 Frank$7,633.4011L/49Peter Gavern, III 759 Saint Michaels Drive Bowie, MD 20721 Jerry$5,020.2617S/14Gilbert and Margaret Gilbert 5 Harbour Isle Drive East #105 Hutchinson, FL 34949 Downers1526Michael$5,994.0514P/33Grady63rdStreetGrove,IL 60516 8000Karen$4,275.3720V/44HaertelSAustin Avenue Burbank, IL 60459 Chris$7139.4508H/49Johnson and Luz Johnson 31 Knoll 2219Dejawon$11,565.0309J/41Boonton,RoadNJ07005JosephCenturyOaks Lane Charlotte, NC 28262
BOAT DOCKAGE DOCKAGE for rent in Marathon behind residence. Call for 305-240-3270particulars.
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Edith$4,720.3304D/36LMcCrimmon, Trustee of The Edith L McCrimmon Trust UTD 1772110/30/90SW77th Avenue Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 John$6,50019U/18LMigalski and Leanne Migalski f/k/a Leanne Hall P.O. Box Breckenridge,7399 CO 80424 Catherine$5,307.2116/06$5,307.2120V/04$5,307.2016R/05$5,307.2027S/07
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COURT IN AND TheNOTICEDeceased.DINORAHINFILEPROBATEFLORIDAMONROEFORCOUNTY,DIVISIONNO.:22-CP-000213-KRE:ESTATEOFM.CACERESTOCREDITORSadministrationofthe estate of Dinorah M. Caceres, deceased, whose date of death was June 4, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER NOTWITHSTANDINGBARRED. THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: August 25, 2022. Personal Representative: Dinorah Caceres 9751 SW 48 Street Miami, Florida 33165 Attorney for SECTIONTHEALLPUBLICATIONISONfileorincludingagainstwhoDecedentAllRECEIVENOTICEFIRSTTHATBEFOREyourorclaimDecedent’sanycopyIfforthrepresentative’srepresentativeandWest,is:Division,MonroependingofCATRON,ofTheNOTICEDeceased.FRANKINFILEPROBATEFLORIDAMONROEININTheAugustPublish:comE-Mail:Fax:Tel:Coral2655FloridaAttorneyJasonRepresentative:PersonalWarshofsky,Esq.BarNumber:057142LeJeuneRoad,Suite805Gables,Florida33134305-446-1244305-446-7193jason@warshofskylaw.25&September1,2022WeeklyNewspapersTHECIRCUITCOURTANDFORCOUNTY,DIVISIONNUMBER:22-CP-000224-KRE:ESTATEOFHENRYCATRON,TOCREDITORSancillaryadministrationtheestateofFRANKHENRYdeceased,whosedatedeathwasOctober9,2020,isintheCircuitCourtforCounty,Florida,Probatetheaddressofwhich500WhiteheadStreet,KeyFlorida,33040.Thenamesaddressesofthepersonalandthepersonalattorneyaresetbelow.youhavebeenservedwithaofthisnoticeandyouhaveclaimordemandagainsttheestate,evenifthatisunmatured,contingentunliquidated,youmustfileclaimwiththecourtONORTHELATEROFADATEIS3MONTHSAFTERTHEPUBLICATIONOFTHISOR30DAYSAFTERYOUACOPYOFTHISNOTICE.othercreditorsoftheandotherpersonshaveclaimsordemandsDecedent’sestate,unmatured,contingentunliquidatedclaims,musttheirclaimswiththecourtORBEFORETHEDATETHAT3MONTHSAFTERTHEFIRSTOFTHISNOTICE.CLAIMSNOTFILEDWITHINTIMEPERIODSSETFORTHIN733.702OFTHE
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
Thomas$11,798.9518T/34JWandell and Michele M 71WandelJohnson Avenue Staten Island, NY 10307
Sandbar Donuts mobile food trailer located at 102840 Overseas Highway, Key Largo is open Saturdays and Sundays 8am-1pm. We prepare hot fresh donuts daily and are looking for creative and responsible individuals to join our team. Please email sandbardonuts@ gmail.com or stop by to see us if interested in becoming part of our "Sprinkle Squad" or just to place a donut order and experience the Sandbar Donuts crave! Program Facilitator: PartTime. Manager position, computer skills, create & implement programs. Independent contractor $20.00/hour,16-20 hrs/ wk Send resume justolderyouthinc@gmail.comto
Marshall, Trustee and Harry Willard Marshall, Trustee Of the Marshall Family Trust dated January 16, 1998 C/O Mark Marshall 1825 Hoffner Avenue Orlando, FL 32809
Email: Robert$7,950.3810K/50SiouxBoxEldridgeStephen$6,183.8316R/23Miami1020AllanheirsAllan$3,887.4804D/08Cocoa,P.O.DickersonRobert$13,024.4616R/48Edina,901Karlene$6,692.2017S/28$6,692.2009J/21$6,692.2009J/27Gadsen,607Ted$5,295.5318T/28Tamarac,8164Richard$7,054.0910K/39Dunwoody,4396RMCRonald$4,458.0020V/33Titusville,P.O.Durward$15,647.0719U/46Toms1358Cirelli$6,252.2320V/12New233Alex$11,962.4307G/40Brandon,843Erik$3,657.2313N/41Baldwin,1807Larue$4,727.7001A/28$4,727.6901A/26$4,727.6901A/27Windemere,13844Frank$9,054.2113N/51Rockville,1CeciliaAmountTimeshareLastTO:foreclosureNon-JudicialMONROEINCCONDOMINIUMRE:NOTICETheAugustPublish:theekin@fishertousey.com25&September1,2022WeeklyNewspapersOFACTIONTOPSIDERRESORTASSOCIATION,County,FloridaTimeshareprocessUnitOwner(s)KnownAddressPeriod(s):due:KAnchorPacaPlaceMD20852JArrindellBluebirdParkRoadFL34786BakerandLiefEricksonGreymoreWayNY13027BredemeyerBayouViewDriveFL33510PBuckLynchAvenueHampton,NY109382HooperAvenueRiver,NJ08753OthoClingenpeelBox2273FL32781ECoferasGeneralPartnerPropertiesStoningtonCircleGA30338ConradandDawnConradPineCircleFL33321HCookandPatriciaLCookS3rdStreetAL35901EDevenyNCotteyStreetMO63537DDickersonandArleneBox832FL32923MichaelEichenbaumAnyanddeviseesoftheEstateofMichaelEichenbaumMeridianAvenue#904Beach,FL33139JEldridgeandRichard95892092Falls,SD57186FFallon 403
Richard$12,174.2308H/46LittleP.O.Joseph$4,568.5219U/12CSienkiewiczBox15Falls,NJ07424RSmithandJanet
YOU$7,292.7315Q/42Orlando,7238Charles$6,064.2805E/37Lake840James$8,077.4903C/04FWheelerSalemLaneWorth,FL33467KevinWhiteDellaDriveFL32819AREHEREBYNOTIFIED
PLACE YOUR BOAT FOR SALE AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 TODAY BOAT WANTED WANTED TO BUY: 1975-1979 25 ft. Chris Craft Sport Fisherman. Call Mike 305-785-8396at EMPLOYMENT
G Smith 4870 SW 196th Lane Southwest Ranches, FL 33332
Miller 914 Jamestown Drive Rockledge, FL 32955 Ken$5,013.1420V/31Nelson and Kathryn Nelson Cape$11,253.60Coral, FL 33914
Michael$11,253.0003C/38$11,253.6004D/39$11,253.6004D/40Joseph
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Oliver and Kelly Jo 915OliverMay Stevensville,LaneMD 21666 3550Jeffrey$7,768.0602B/19WPorubanNW8thAvenue, Apt 813 Pompano Beach, FL 33064 877Thresa$11,771.1014P/40MRichardsWoodviewRoad, #205 Cleveland, OH 44121 5823Carrie$4,927.3012M/42KRohanChurchHill Road West Palm Beach, FL 33405 Angela$7,777.7518T/37San Paolo, David A San Paolo & Peter E San Paolo 752 River Road Ewing, NJ 08628
The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring the following positions: Housekeeper, Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Worker), Med Tech, Protective Service Aide, Server. To apply, please contact Human Resources at: martinezm@ kwha.org or 305-296-5621. Applications are available at the Administrative Office located at 1400 Kennedy Dr., Key West, FL 33040 or online at www.kwha.orgEOE & Drug Free Work Place. This opportunity is covered under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968.
NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah's is now hiring for multiple positions: Cashiermust be 16 yrs or older, Fulltime Baker & Part-time Baker's Assistant. Stop by for an application at 8919 Overseas Highway, Marathon or info@sweetsavannahs.comemail:
KEYS promotes a Drug-Free Workplace.
Certain service members, veterans, the spouses and family members of service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment, and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
For more information, including job duties and required qualifications, and to apply for the job, please visit their website at www.KeysEnergy.com.
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
Certain service members, veterans, the spouses and family members of service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment, and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $22.59/hr. - $25.31/hr.
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 404219-3359 and ask for Dave.
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
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Keys Energy Services, in Key West, is accepting applications for the following position in its Fleets & Facilities Section: AUTO DIESEL VEHICLE TECHNICIAN Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $27.17/hr. - $30.43/hr.
Immediate openings for experienced plumbers and helpers (with or without experience - we will train the right person). Must have a valid driver's license & clean driving record. Please apply in person at 10700 5th Avenue Gulf, Marathon or email resume to: eerpinc@gmail.com
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Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $17.38/hr. - $19.46/hr. For more information, including job duties and required qualifications, and to apply for the job, please visit their website at www.KeysEnergy.com KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KEYS promotes a Drug-Free Workplace.
Keys Energy Services, in Key West, is accepting applications for the following position in its Fleets & Facilities Section:
Keys Energy Services, in Key West, is accepting applications for the following position in its Fleets & Facilities Section:
Certain service members, veterans, the spouses and family members of service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment, and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY - Concrete Field Testing Technician needed. Full-time. Year round. We train you to go to various job sites and collect samples. Vehicle provided. Must speak English, live in Marathon area and have clean driving record. Starting pay $18/hour. Pay rate will rise at intervals. 305-743-5555 HIRED IN LESS THAN WEEKS!! Hiring excavator operators, deckhands, & boat operators in Key Largo. 40/hrs per week MondayFriday. 305-440-3304 Manager, fulltime, Key Colony Beach, Sea Isle Condo - 1101 West Ocean Drive, Salary SOLUTION HELPER/COURIER
65K-70K, resume to HardingThomasL@ aol.com, or call 734-476-0531 HIRED IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!! PLACE YOUR HELP WANTED AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 TODAY HOBBIES/COLLECT. !PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches. Call 305-743-4578 PLACE YOUR HOBBIES /COLLECTIBLES AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305743-0844 TODAY! HOUSING FOR RENT LONG TERM PLACE YOUR HOUSING FOR RENT AD here for only $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 TODAY! 1 BR/1 BA Efficiency for rent in Marathon. 3-4 months lease. Own entrance. 2 parking spots. $1,350/mo. 305-417-0346 RENTED IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!!! HOUSING FOR RENT SHORT TERM 2BR/2BA Single Family Waterfront Home for rent in Marathon. Fully furnished. 70' dock. $5,000/ month includes all utilities, internet & TV. Available for 3 months - Jan, Feb & March. 727-278-1105 SUDOKU
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For more information, including job duties and required qualifications, and to apply for the job, please visit our website at www.KeysEnergy.com KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
KEYS promotes a Drug-Free Workplace.
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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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 Pancho's Fuel Dock in Marathon is looking for a part-time cashier Thu/Fri/Sat. Please 305-743-2281.call
NOW HIRING - Full Time Seafood Packers/Graders. Competitive Wage. Apply in person at Keys Fisheries Fish House, 3390 Gulfview Ave, Marathon. EOE DFWP 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
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.
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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:
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51MARATHON WEEKLY / SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 Search Things to Do in the Middle Keys 2010 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, MARATHON CATCH THE FERRY AT FARO BLANCO FAMILY FUN | SNORKEL FROM SHORE | MUSEUM FISHING | GUIDED ISLAND TOUR MEET SEA TURTLES AT THE TURTLE HOSPITAL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. CALL 305-743-2552 FOR RESERVATIONS. 2396 Overseas Highway Gulf, Marathon Now accepting online reservations www.turtlehospital.org rogram NOW HIRING Educators 305.743.9100 • 5550 O/S Hwy • Marathon MM50 at the stoplight • Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Sat Noon to 5 p.m. Sundays • cranepoint.net RECONNECT WITH NATURE • 63 ACRES WOODTROPICALOFHARD-HAMMOCK • 1.4 MILES WALKINGOFTRAILS • NATURAL FISH PEDICURE STATION • BUTTERFLY GARDENS CAMP!SUMMERFORVOTEPLEASEUSBEST • NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM • THE ADDERLEYHISTORICHOUSE • BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE BAY • HISTORIC CRANE HOUSE www.MARATHONLADY.net Marathon Lady • 73’ Party Boat MARATHON LADY DOCKS U.S.1 at Vaca Cut Bridge Mile Marker 53, Marathon 305.743.5580 $100 Call today! 305.743.0844ONLY
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Call the church o ce at 305-289-0636 ext 4 to schedule an interview
Position is responsible for providing clerical support and assisting with day to day o ce operations. Good oral and communication skills needed. Must have working knowl edge of MS Outlook, MS Publisher, MS Word and Excel. Friendly work environment. Location: 550 122nd Street, Marathon Work Schedule: Weekdays 9am-3pm; 30 hrs per week
COMPETITIVE SALARY WITH BENEFITS!
San Pablo Catholic Church in Marathon is o ering a full time position: DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/FACILITIESPLANTMANAGER
San Pablo Catholic Church in Marathon is o ering a part time position: PARISH SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST
include medical, life & disability insurance, 401(k) plan, paid vacation, sick time & holidays.
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Position is responsible for directing, coordinating and assisting with grounds maintenance, property improve ments, repairs and systems operation for the church, grounds and the pre-school. Ten years related experience is preferred. Trade skills a plus. Friendly work environment.
Location: 550 122nd Street, Marathon
Benefits Full descriptions available &www.dolphins.org/career_opportunitiesatEmailcoverletter,DRCapplicationresumetodrc-hr@dolphins.orgEOE
PART TIME OPPORTUNITY WITH BENEFITS
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52 MARATHON WEEKLY / SEPTEMBER 1, 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. 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 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: School Programs & Outreach Curriculum Specialist (Full-Time - Permanent) Visual Communications (Full-Time/Part-Time, Seasonal or Permanent) Volunteer Resources Administrative Assistant (Full-Time, Permanent) Media & Marketing Staff Member (Full-Time, Permanent) Education Program Host (Full-Time, Permanent) IT Technical Specialist (Part Time, Permanent) Human Resources Assistant (Part-Time, Permanent) Guest Services Staff (Full-Time/Part-Time, Temporary/Permanent) Gift Shop Staff (Part-Time, Temporary) Accounting Director (Full-Time/Permanent) Director of Customer Service (Full-Time/Permanent) DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER 58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning... Caring
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