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LOOK AT MARATHON CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES’ CAMPAIGN FINANCES

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Withless than two weeks remaining until the Nov. 8 general election that will decide the largest number of seats on the Marathon City Council in the city’s history, candidates with varying war chests are working to spend the remainder of their funds. The following campaign finance figures are taken directly from the Monroe County Supervisor of Elections’ website at keys-elections.org.

Mike Leonard leads the Mara thon fundraising pack with $11,500 in contributions and $5,689.83 in in-kind donations. In addition to a $1,100 loan from himself, Leonard’s largest contri butions at $1,000 stem from Marathon Auto & Marine, Rosemary Thomas, Greg Coldiron and school board chair John Dick. In-kind donations include mostly advertising donations from the candidate himself, along with a dona tion from the Stuffed Pig for Leonard’s meet and greet. Leonard’s $16,898.74 in expenditures include typical print and digital advertising expenses along with the creation of promotional cam paign supplies and mailers.

Following closely on Leonard’s heels is Lynn Landry, with $16,000 in monetary contributions and $2,024.33 in in-kind donations to go with $11,544.83 in expenditures. In addition to a $1,000 loan from the candidate himself, additional $1,000 contributions were received from Red Mangrove Holdings LLC, registered to James and Lesley Rhyne; Three Gents LLC, also registered to the Rhynes; Coral Construction; Bruce Schmitt; Ralph Lucignano; Eugene Ford; D’Asign Source; and Steven Sprague. In-kind donations include professional pho tographs and web design by Landry’s daughter, and expenses include print and digital advertising, typical cam paign promotional materials, and space rental fees and food purchases for a candidate meet-and-greet.

Current councilwoman Robyn Still has thus far received $10,120 in monetary contributions to pair with $1,350 in in-kind donations and $5,570 in reported expenses. Still’s largest $1,000 supporters include her store The Tackle Box, John Tupper Jr., Jef frey Dalton, Peter Rosasco’s Florida Keys Resort LLC and Mike Arranda’s TLA Unlimited LLC. In-kind donations largely come from accounting services provided by Joanne Zimmerman. Expenditures include supplies to make campaign materials in-house at The Tackle Box along with print and radio advertising.

Jeff Smith has raised $10,150 along with $274.33 in in-kind donations, and has thus far spent $9,388.28. His campaign’s largest $1,000 contribu tions are from Ralph Lucignano, Bruce Schmitt and Florida Keys Resort LLC. In-kind contributions include food and drink donations from Construc tion Dynamics Inc. Expenses include typical campaign materials like signs, magnets, badges and pins along with newspaper advertising and production expenses for a promotional campaign video.

Richard Tamborrino’s war chest sits at $9,400 along with $400 in inkind donations. He has spent $7,363 so far. Tamborrino’s largest monetary supporters include Charley Toppino & Sons as well as Florida Keys Resort LLC, in addition to in-kind donations from Larry Benvenuti for campaign photog raphy and design work for promotion al materials by John Coto. Expenses include typical print, digital and radio advertisements, mailers, badges, car magnets and yard signs.

Kenny Matlock’s $5,224 in mon etary contributions comes largely by way of donations from Andrew Wendt and Andrew George’s Design Center, Inc. and Florida Keys Homes LLC. $520 in in-kind donations came by way of graphic design by Leslee Spade for campaign advertising, as well as food, coffee and face painting donations for Matlock’s car show and meet-and-

greet. Matlock’s $4,010.82 in expenses are similar to other candidates, includ ing print advertising, magnets, stickers, T-shirts, flags and yard signs as well as event insurance for the meet-andgreet in Gulfside Village.

Ingrid Tyree has raised $4,550 in monetary contributions. Her cam paign is largely self-funded, with two $1,000 loans from the candidate to her campaign as well as an additional $1,000 donation. Her largest outside contributions come from Design Center Inc. and Jerry Chapman. Her $600 in in-kind donations come from a donated bounce house rental for her kid-friendly meet-and-greet. Her $4,022 in expenses come largely from prizes and supplies for her Family Fun Day event, including a $950 bounce house expense and a $423 Dollar Tree supply expense.

Kevin Macaulay’s $3,835.26 in contributions are supported largely by Florida Keys Resort LLC, Scott Macau lay, Bonfire.com, Richard Tompkins, Sarah Bartus and current Marathon Mayor John Bartus. His $1,751.59 in expenses come from typical campaign materials like signs, stickers and other promotional campaign and giveaway materials.

Wayne Quarberg’s $1,600 in contributions is mostly self-funded ($900), with the largest outside contri bution coming from James Chaplin. His $1,251.61 in expenditures, other than his candidate fee, were spent almost entirely on promotional campaign items through online retailer victorys tore.com.

Early voting is now open and will run until Saturday, Nov. 5. The four open council seats will be decided when the general election concludes on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

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NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE RETIREMENT PLAN AND TRUST

Notice is hereby given that the Marathon City Council is soliciting applications from those interested in filling a vacancy on the Marathon Board of Trustees for the Retirement Plan and Trust for the City of Marathon. The term of the at large City Council appointed member will be 2 years. The volunteer membership on the Board is open to qualified electors of the City of Marathon. The Board meets once a quarter or as needed at the Marathon Fire Station or other noticed location. Members will be required to file ethics Form 1. Application forms are available in the office of the City Clerk, or online at www.ci.marathon.fl.us/application. Completed applica tions must be filed with the office of the City Clerk no later than 3:00 pm, November 1, 2022.

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COUNCIL CANDIDATES

Inan effort to provide greater familiarity and communication between the nine Marathon City Council candidates and our readers, the Marathon Weekly is proud to continue our candidate Q&A series leading up to the Marathon City Council elec tion on Nov. 8, when four of the candidates will win seats on the council. Per the referendum passed in August’s primary election, the candidate with the fewest votes who still wins a seat will serve a shorter two-year term, set to expire at the same time as councilman Luis Gonzalez’s. The other three winners will serve three-year terms.

LYNN LANDRY

I am a 32-year resident of Marathon. I’ve been married 33 years to my beautiful wife Freida. We raised two children here Kaite and Seth, both who have chosen to make their homes in Marathon. I have been actively involved in this community since moving here. I’ve been involved in the construction industry for the last 30 years. I have owned and ran several successful businesses in Marathon. For the last nine years I have sat on the Marathon planning commission and have chaired it for the last three. This has been very valuable experience to help me better under stand how city and state government work.

The city should run as a service for its residence. There needs to be a more open-door policy. The city should strive to provide the best servic es that they already offer, while looking for more efficient ways to do this.

Vacation rentals bring a lot of money into our community, but they should not impact the quality of life for our residents. There needs to be better enforcement of our vacation rental ordinances. Using the vacation rental licensing fees, we can allocate resources to better staff our code department. Bring our unlicensed vacation rentals into compliance and making sure our current licensed rentals are complying. We need a coun cil that has the will to bring change to our city and set policy and hold staff accountable to make sure our ordinances are enforced.

Building and preserving affordable housing is critical in our commu nity. I will fight to bring back the 300 units and exhaust every avenue to bring them back to the city. We need to think outside the box to come up with creative ways to build and preserve affordable housing in our com munity. This includes looking at public/private ventures to possibly build more housing.

I will use my experience to serve you, the residents of Marathon. I am ready to serve as one of your city council members. Please vote Lynn Landry November 8th.

INGRID TYREE

I would like to be crystal clear why I am running.

1. To get this city back on track and assist our work force and small businesses to keep them here.

2. Order a forensic audit. This will show what exactly has transpired with all the issues we face now. This will also indicate if these issues happened in ignorance or was intentional. We as a city already have a stack of lawsuits to deal with and I don’t believe it’s going to stop anytime soon. There have been egregious mistakes on the part of the City.

3. I’m running to bridge the gap between our citizens and government. Using translators and per sonal town hall meetings before a council meeting.

To be a councilman is to be a servant for the people. I intend to work for the people first. Lastly, my last meet and greet will be November 5th on 62nd St. I can’t wait to work for you! Time to work together and get everything straightened out for our future. Please vote, it’s the only way change happens.

FULL FORUM RECORDING

For a full recording of a candidate forum on Oct. 4 co-hosted by Keys Weekly and the Marathon Chamber of Commerce and including candi dates for U.S. Congress and State Representative, scan the QR code.

RICHARD TAMBORRINO

Marathon voters should elect me because I represent the balance this city should return to.

I am a middle-class retiree. Many residents here look like me.

I am not wealthy, not beholden to any special interests, and don’t own a business or represent one in Marathon. I simply want to offer my time, experience, and energy to the public service efforts I embraced throughout 35 years in the newspaper industry, seven of which directly impact ed Keys residents during my tenure at the Keynoter and the Citizen.

I support local business because they employ working class families, those that are living paycheck to paycheck and are one negative life experience away from financial disaster. That’s one reason why I’ve devoted almost my entire 10 years in the Keys to being an active, senior Board member of the United Way of Collier and the Keys.

My business experience is perfectly suited for a Council position. As a publisher, I was charged with balancing the needs of local business with readers, while also accom plishing corporate ownership’s goals of profitability and strong journalism. That’s the balance a Council member must offer, albeit in a governmental setting.

I overcame severe challenges in the newspaper indus try and flourished in many respects because I adapted and took smart, well-assessed risks, while never losing sight of keeping people employed and delivering what a small com munity like the Keys depended upon. Again, the same skills required of a responsible Council voice.

I may not be as personally well-known among longstanding Marathon residents, but that’s a benefit in one specific way; I get to forge new, unbiased relationships and demonstrate my value to locals firsthand, which is an excit ing opportunity.

What Marathon voters will get with me is a sound, logical voice, willing to learn and assess complex issues. I’ll listen to both resident and business concerns and arrive at solutions that are in the best interests of the city overall.

All Marathon residents should have a voice. My pres ence on the Marathon City Council will guarantee that.

MIKE LEONARD

My life had a new beginning when I married Lindsay Rabito Leonard, and became a full time Marathon resi dent. After 23 years of fishing and owning property in Key West, I found Marathon! It did not take long for me to fall in love with the community and its people, which is why I have dedicated myself to Marathon, and our lo cal community. A portion of that dedication is:

Being a High School Mentor for Take Stock

Chairman of the Fisherman’s Hospital Foundation Council from 2017-2021

Member Rotary Club of Marathon

Chairman of Rotary Golf Outings raising $15,000 for Scholarships

Member Fisherman’s Hospital Board of Directors (2018-2021)

Past member of Marathon’s Code Board

Past member of Marathon’s Planning Commission

Past member of Monroe County Value Tax Board

Winner of the 2019 Henry Flagler Settler Award at Best of Marathon

Over the last 10-years Marathon has experienced a building boom like we never imagine. Yet today, after all that growth Marathon’s key issues have remained unchanged. These issues are:

- A Crisis with Workforce & Affordable Housing - Code & Vacation Rental Enforcement, which must be restructured

My plan, when elected, is to resolve those issues! It will not be easy but it has decades-long success. It will begin with working with Council to form “Marathon Housing & Finance Authority” which is a public/private partnership that can actually solve the housing crisis. This partnership will provide results and will improve Locals quality of life!

I will request that Council authorize the Restruc turing of the Code and Vacation Rental enforcement divisions and review the appropriate ordinances. Divide the city into 4- zones, stagger working hours that will improve enforcement. With this new approach we can improve enforcement and thereby improve our Locals lifestyle.

I have publicly pledged my support to the Marathon locals and I intend, with the help of my fellow Council Members, to attack and solve these lingering issues. When elected, I promise to take immediate action to implement these ideas and improve your quality of life.

JEFF SMITH

My love for our community and the place I call home is why I chose to run for City Coun cil. I have served our community in various capacities over my 45 years of residency and graduated from both San Pablo School and Marathon High School. I received a BA in Economics from Tulane University in addition to attending the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Delaware.

I am a graduate of Leadership Monroe County Class IV and a mentor for Take Stock in Children. I served as President of the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce, Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys and Florida Keys Land & Sea Trust. I volunteered my time to serve on many workforce housing com mittees for both the City of Marathon and Monroe County including Chairing the Monroe County Affordable Housing Committee and Community Advisory Task Force. I served as the Chairman of the City of Marathon Planning Commission.

Marathon has pressing issues to address in the next few years and experienced leader ship is required to manage the impacts on our community. My experience with affordable housing groups coupled with my service as Chairman of the Marathon Planning Commis sion gives me significant insights into the hous ing issues facing our community and opportu nities to implement policies which address the problem. I have the education, experience and history with our community to help address pressing concerns associated with growth, risk management, finance and strategic planning.

City Council needs qualified persons with the experience and knowledge requisite to identify the problems and propose solu tions while working in a collaborative body to implement changes. I have the legacy knowl edge of the how, why and when policies were adopted within the City and where unintended consequences of prior directives need to be addressed. I can engage community members with diverse expertise to assist in gathering input and formulating action plans to guide the community through upcoming forced changes such as expiration of BPAS and legal decisions. Qualified, experienced people with demonstrated skills and dedication to serving our community are what I believe is required in this election.

KENNY MATLOCK

I was born and raised here in Marathon. My family moved to the FL Keys 175 years ago, specifically in Marathon for about 75 years. I have managed a successful local business for 15 years. I am a graduate of Island Christian School. My wife, who also grew up here, is a graduate of Mara thon High School and we are raising our little girl here. I hope she will want to live here when she grows up, but we need to make some changes for that to happen. Far too many locals are choosing to move due to the fact that our city caters more to developers and big money, rather than to our hardworking families who are the heart of Marathon. I feel this city has made some bad decisions in the past. Mov ing forward will require council mem bers without an agenda for personal gains and the tenacity to fight for what is right and fair and make the city work for everyone, regardless of who they know or how much money they “do nate”. Our city leaders need to spend our tax dollars as if they had to earn it themselves. The city needs to be transparent and accessible. We need leaders who will hold themselves and staff accountable when need be. We need to change our direction before we lose more of our small town feel that makes Marathon so special. I am a local, I am a fighter, and I am here to make Marathon better for locals. I hope to earn your vote on November 8th.

KEVIN MACAULAY

As a 36-year-old live aboard sail boater, professional research scientist, and most recently manager of Key by the Sea - one of the last bastions of affordable housing in Marathon - I will bring a fresh and underrep resented voice to the city table. Marathon deserves dependable, transparent, and intelligent, leadership that understands the issues we are facing and is ready to stand up and fight for the rights and needs of the people who call Marathon home. Finding a balance is crucial, and ensuring we maintain a thriving economy as well as securing a high quality of life at an affordable cost for our residents is vital to the future of Mara thon.

I bring a unique skill set and an un matched passion, as well as leadership experience, proven problem-solving abilities, and coalition building expertise that will be critical in moving Marathon forward for all of us.

I moved to Marathon 13 years ago with a job at FWC as a marine biologist, helping to protect and preserve the world’s third largest barrier coral reef, locally known as our backyard. The coral reef is the true eco nomic engine of Marathon and the Keys as a whole. Without the protections it provides for us from storms and the resources we have access to because of it, this paradise would not exist. As a coral ecologist I have committed my life and career to researching and restoring this unique ecosystem. This experience has given me the skills neces sary to understand large-scale and complex issues as well as the ability to craft solutions based on evidence, facts, equity, and com mon sense. My passion for the environment runs deep but my love for Marathon and the incredible people who live here runs even deeper. I am a hardworking, dedicated, out-of-the-box thinker with a proven track record of research success in Marathon and throughout the Keys.

Quiero ser su próximo concejal de la ciu dad de Marathon para asegurar una futura prospera y contenta para la gente que traba jan y viven aquí. Nadie se preocupa más de los lugareños que yo.

ROBYN STILL

I run on a platform of honesty, openness, and integrity. My goal is to continue to bring these principles to the dais and serve the residents of Marathon.

Public service has been a major part of my adult life. I was a law enforcement officer for 22 years prior to retiring. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s Degree in Justice and Security.

I moved to Marathon in 2016 when my husband and I bought The Tackle Box. Our store is open seven days a week, including holidays. I understand hard work and living paycheck to paycheck. I am an everyday, working resident.

I was appointed to City Council in February. I have a desire to serve, and I feel uniquely quali fied to continue to represent you on City Council.

Marathon is facing a lot of serious issues and challenges and there are no quick or easy answers. After my appointment I decided to first focus on illegal vacation rentals because it could immediately be addressed with more aggressive enforcement.

I learned that there was monitoring software the City could purchase that would aid in identify ing illegal vacation rentals. In May I added vaca tion rentals as a discussion topic on the Council agenda where I brought up the monitoring software. In June the City purchased the moni toring software and by July the software was up and running and had already identified and cited violators.

Since the purchase of this software $20,000 in fines have been imposed on violators.

Multiple homeowners have also come into voluntary compliance after being identified as be ing in violation.

I realize vacation rentals is not the sole issue which needs to be dealt with, but our other issues will require all municipalities working together with the county and with our residents.

The residents of Marathon deserve to have their voices heard. They deserve to be respected by leaders who will openly listen to their con cerns.

Leadership means listening to everyone, shelving personal agendas, and representing all citizens.

Please vote for me on November 8 to retain my seat on City Council.

WAYNE QUARBERG

My focus will be on addressing the concerns that our residents have today. I’m here for all of our residents.

Communication between Marathon residents and our city government needs improvement. Resi dents must be updated on not only what the city is planning to do, but given regular updates concern ing ongoing issues and projects. Transparency in government should always be our policy.

Having lived in Marathon for over 43 years and raising a family here, I have seen all of the positive changes that have happened. I want to make sure that is not undone by bringing back the OLD way of doing things, as we continue to move forward.

My experience with community service work in Marathon (Cub/Boy Scouts, coral reef and marine resource management, etc.). Has shown me that we need to support local community service groups to succeed as a city.

I have run a successful business here in Mara thon for many years. Small businesses need some one looking out for them on the council. We must give our local businesses the opportunity to survive and prosper by using whatever tools we have in our local government. Without these businesses we lose our community to special interest outsiders that couldn’t care less about our hometown.

From engineering on the Long Key bridge, to the aqueduct, to running a business, I have devel oped leadership skills by building consensus. I will apply these skills when serving on our city council. Having open discussions in public, with the public, is what the City Council should be doing.

Marathon residents should have the oppor tunity to be involved with our government. Being available to the residents of Marathon will be a priority. You can call, text, email, carrier pigeon me, whatever works. I will be there to help with your concerns.

My name is Wayne Quarberg and I am running for Marathon City Council and I would appreciate your vote on November 8th.

By: Tracy and Sean McDonald

FISHER

Marathon High School’s Fisher Coleman-Sayer has provided the Dolphins with patient leadership that has paid dividends in his four years on the school’s varsity team. Coaches and players on oppos ing teams often compliment his positivity and willingness to help less seasoned players with their games. In 2022, he has led the Dolphins and won a majority of his matches. Most recently, he won by eight strokes at Ocean Reef’s Hammock Course, and he has his sights set on post-season play.

Coach Mary Coleman-Sayer, who is also his mother, said she feels that Fisher is ready for a solid match, adding, “He knows what it is like to participate in Districts

the pressure to compete.”

Coleman-Sayer’s contributions to his team, ever-improving game

performances coupled with his exemplification of sports manship are what make him the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.

Photo by Maggie Coleman-Sayer

“I’ve never had a kid more dedicated or more driven to achieve success.”

— Marathon coach Mary Coleman-Sayer

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VANCE BURSA WINS XC DISTRICT TITLE

DISTRICT MEET TIMES

GIRLS

Caylaa Makimaa KWHS 22:28

Ella Dunn MHS 22:36

Madelyn

Thornton MHS 22:40

Mikkel Ross MHS 23:02

Kai Guth CSHS 23:18

Sara Robinson MHS 23:20

Maeve

Merryman MHS 23:22

Laira Anaya KWHS 23:27

Rain Banks MHS 23:43

Rilynn Richards MHS 23:49

Ava Merryman MHS 24:16

Ailee Briggs MHS 24:20

Naima Thomas KWHS 26:10

Gianna

Marchant KWHS 27:17

Jenna Mandozzi CHSH 27:20

Briana Nodal KWHS 28:56

Valeria Juarez KWHS 30:28

Kacelyn Hollis CHSH 30:35

Jessie Liddell CHSH 33:16

Deanna Mercier KWHS 36:25

Zoe Basham KWHS 38:20

Oct. 18 was a big day for Key West cross country. Coach Keara McGraw’s girls took 7th place at the District 2A meet at Miami’s Larry and Penny Thompson Park. McGraw said their goal at the meet was to “work on racing a bit more aggressively” and that “they all nailed it.” The team earned a spot at regionals on Thursday, Oct. 27 at South County Regional Park. The boys team narrowly missed a team spot at the regional event, but Colbin Hill finished fast enough to qualify as an individual.

The Coral Shores boys team will join the Conchs on Oct. 27 at the 2A Region 4 event. The ‘Canes’ boys took sixth place in the district meet and advanced to the re gional competition, led by Simon Gutierrez’s time of 18:19. Kai Guth, who qualified for an individ ual spot, will represent the Lady ‘Canes. Coach Gabriel Suarez was very excited for his young team, calling their performance “remark able” and adding that most of his runners had personal bests at the meet.

1A Marathon had to wait until Oct. 20 to run its district race at Greynolds Park. Vance Bursa won the district title, crossing the finish line in 16:25.

“Vance ran his best race of the season,” said coach Jim Murphy.

“We had a game plan and he ran it to perfection.”

Bursa’s first-place finish helped drive the Fins to second place in the district, securing a trip to regionals.

Mason Buxton, Jakub Bursa, Antonin Bursa and Dillon Shelar were the top five scoring runners for Marathon’s perennially fast team, which seems to have a promising future ahead of it.

The squad’s sixth man, Emmett Merry man, is only in sixth grade.

The Lady Fins enjoyed similar results, finishing second in the district.

The top girls runner was Ella Dunn in 22:36. Marathon’s girls have been running in a pack this season and picked up their points by pushing one another and finishing in a group with solid times. All nine Marathon runners finished between 10th and 27th place in the district race.

“The girls had the best team aver age in 10-plus years,” said Murphy.

“You neer know who will be our top runner or even in the top five because they have all been bringing it each race.” Like the boys team, the girls show future promise, with no seniors and four of their top runners in middle school.

The Fins will compete on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Indian River Fairgrounds to see whether they can make an eighth (boys) and fourth (girls) appearance at the state meet in Tallahassee in November.

BOYS

Vance Bursa MHS 16:25

Simon Gutierrez CSHS 18:19

Mason Buxton MHS 18:20

Jakub Bursa MHS 18:27

Antonin Bursa MHS 18:38

Colbin Hill KWHS 18:59

Dillon Shelar MHS 19:10

Robert Temkin CSHS 19:19

Alaric Rodriguez CSHS 20:22

Jerven Louis KWHS 20:40

Emmett

Merryman MHS 21:02

Jack Dunn MHS 21:03

Daniel Roy KWHS 21:18

Allen Taylor MHS 21:27

Jace Jackson CSHS 21:33

Ambrose

Sanchez CSHS 22:10

Jamie Cary CSHS 22:12

Edward Baker KWHS 22:35

Nathaniel Shugarman CSHS 23:15

Dale Bittner KWHS 23:20

Sebastian

Jaroszewicz KWHS 23:36

Owen Fisher KWHS 24:09

Lochlain James CSHS 24:54

Kellan

Bourbeau CSHS 26:56

Daniel Merryman MHS 27:49

Phoenix Bello CSHS 32:15

Reed Benning KWHS 34:06

2022 PREP VOLLEYBALL SEASON WRAPS UP

Allthree Keys volleyball teams were eligible for districts this year, extend ing their seasons by a minimum of one game. Marathon faced Coral Shores in the opening round, ensuring that at least one Monroe County team would ad vance. It would be the Hurricanes who moved on, beating Marathon 3-0 and ending the season for the Fins on Oct. 17. Marathon’s record was 2-17 for the season, which the team hopes to build from next year with nine returning players. Coral Shores went on to play Som erset South Homestead on Oct. 19, winning 3-1 and advancing to the 3A District 16 championship match, where they faced Palmer Trinity. The ’Canes battled it out, taking the match to five sets, but ultimately fell to the Falcons 3-2 on Oct. 20. The Hurricanes ended their season with an 8-8 record and the District Runner-Up trophy.

Key West faced the Knights of Miami Sunset in the 4A District 16 quarterfinal match on Oct. 18. The Conchs made short work of the Knights, winning 3-0. Two days later, they faced Gulliver Prep in the semifinals, losing 3-0. Key West finished the season with an even 11-11 record, a mark under scored by the intensity of their high-octane opponents.

Team Record District Rank Coral Shores 8-8 2nd Key West 11-11 3rd Marathon 2-17 5th

Marathon boasted seven individual medalists in its district meet with, from left, An tonin Bursa (12th place), Jakub Bursa (11th), Mason Buxton (ninth), Vaclav “Vance” Bursa (first), Ella Dunn (10th), Mikkel Ross (14th) and Madelyn Thornton (12th). RICK MACKENZIE/Contributed

The Lady Conchs celebrate a successful district meet. From left: Laira Anaya, Briana Nodal, Caylaa Makimaa, Deanna Mercier, Coach Keara McGraw, Naima Thomas, Zoe Basham, Gianna Marchant, Valeria Juarez. RENEE MAKIMAA/Contributed

By: Tracy and Sean McDonald

Like most of Florida, the Keys have a limited number of referees. That issue drove a last-minute change in schedule for the Marathon Dolphins last week, when they played their game one day early, facing the Eagles of Palm Glades Prep on Oct. 20. It would prove to be a busy night for Marathon, with their seniors being honored before the game and a special halftime celebration to honor the 25th anniver sary of coach Andra Garvey’s phenomenal career.

Marathon struck first in the game on a Malachi Hawkins 8-yard run. Hawkins punched in the 2-point conversion himself, putting the Fins ahead 8-0 four minutes into the first quarter. Four minutes later, he added another 6. Dylan Globe ran in the conversion, putting the Dolphins ahead by 16.

Palm Glades answered with a long touch down pass and 2-point conversion of their own late in the first quarter, narrowing the score to 16-8, but on the final play of the first quarter, Carlos Lezcano ripped a 48-yard run and was pushed out of bounds within one yard of the goal line. It took Thomas Eubank just one play to finish the job, and Hawkins added 2 on the conversion, putting the Dolphins ahead 24-8.

Palm Glades scored once more in the first quarter, and then it was a Fin fest. Hawkins scored his third TD of the night and added his own extra 2 points again. The woes continued for the Eagles, as Lezcano picked off a pass, turn ing the ball over deep in Palm Glades’ territory. Hawkins carried the ball 80 yards, just shy of the goal line, then Eubank scored his second TD of the night. Lezcano caught a rare Dolphin pass to add 2 more to the Fins’ score, putting them ahead 40-14.

With 5:47 left in the half, Palm Glades nar rowed the score to 40-22, but the Dolphins seemed determined to put the Eagles away early as Hawkins scored again a mere 18 seconds later. Marathon wasn’t ready to retire to the locker

room yet, though, and with a minute to spare before the half, the Fins struck again, this time off a Lezcano run and Eubank conversion. At the half, just in time to honor their defensive coordinator in style, the Fins were up 54-22.

Palm Glades had even less luck in the sec ond half, starting their first drive with a pick from Marathon’s Aaron Dolton followed by a sizable return. Hawkins took the ball the final 27 yards, scoring TD number 5 for the night, and with the 60-22 score, the clock would run for the remain der of the game.

FINS HONOR HOMETOWN HERO ANDRA GARVEY

It was 25 years ago when current Marathon defensive coordinator Andra Garvey scored 25 touchdowns and racked up 2,500 yards in his senior season with the Fins. His onfield performance earned him a title no other Keys football player has received: FHSAA 1A Player of the Year. And after this season, no Dolphin will ever wear the number 32 on the gridiron again. At halftime of the Fins’ senior night matchup with Palm Glades, Marathon retired the jersey in Garvey’s honor.

Garvey started playing varsity football for Marathon when he was in the 8th grade, during future NFL defensive end Tony Bryant’s senior season. Practicing across from a large and ex ceptionally talented teammate forced Garvey to learn to be evasive and take a big hit at times. During his five-year stint with the Fins, Garvey grew and developed into the sort of running back teams fear and college scouts desire.

The Eagles lost their last bit of pep when Lez cano registered his second pick of the night late in the third quarter. He scored off a 50-yard run a few plays later and Yuni DeLeon kicked an extra point for Marathon, adding the final points of the game. From that point forward, the Fins fed the ball to their senior linemen, making their senior night memorable.

Hawkins had 321 yards on the ground, five touchdowns, and multiple conversions, sacks and tackles. Lezcano finished with a pair of touch downs and 106 total yards, and Eubank added two scores as well. The 67-22 win ensured that 5-3 Marathon would end the season with a win ning record, regardless of their game against Uni versity School on Friday, Oct. 28. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at home. The student section theme will be “Pink Out” and all fans are encouraged to partici pate by donning pink clothing and accessories.

During his senior season, there were just 14 players on Marathon’s roster. Coach Bill Sympson had the same thing to say each week on the bus, asking “Is Andra here?” When the players answered affirmatively, he allowed the driver to depart. Over the course of the 1997 season, Garvey’s last with the Fins, he exploded for 2,500 yards, putting fear into secondaries across south Florida and raising the eyebrows of D1 scouts nationwide. Garvey chose Florida A&M as his college destination, and after a successful career with the Rattlers, he returned to Marathon to give back to the community in which he was raised. Garvey coaches football

basketball at Marathon and the hum ble,

coach works with multiple

Malachi

Carlos Lezcano

Dolphin defensive coordinator Andra Garvey, right, has his

jersey retired during Marathon’s senior night on Oct. 20.

BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly

BEST IN THE BUSINESS(ES)

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S INSTALLATION AND AWARDS BANQUET RETURNS

THE WINNERS

Chamber Best Friend: Kiki McIntyre Beautification: The Rotary Club of Marathon Customer Service: Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House

Horizon Award: Seafarer Realty LLC Community ContributionsLarge Business: D’Asign Source Community Contributions -

Small Business: Driftwood Pizza & Subs Tourist Attractor: Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters Humanitarian Award: St. Columba Episcopal Church

In a welcome return from a three-year CO VID hiatus, the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce held its annual Installation and Awards Banquet for more than 240 guests on Oct. 21 at Hawks Cay Resort. Follow ing a cocktail hour overlooking the picturesque dolphin lagoons at Dolphin Connection, the party moved inside to honor outgoing and incoming members of the chamber’s board of directors and recognize outstanding busi nesses in the Marathon community. “We could not have asked for a better evening and event,” said chamber CEO Daniel Samess. “It was an amazing venue at Hawks Cay Resort, and we had some great laughs. We look forward to finishing 2022 strong and to a productive 2023 under the leadership of our new board chair Robyn Still.”

— Alex Rickert

1. The ‘Cool Kids Table’ of Ronald Ashley, left, Mike Sovay, James Carlson, R.D. Goodman and Kyle Franz.

2. Chamber of Commerce CEO Daniel Samess, right, thanks outgoing board chair Patrick Stevens for his service.

3. Lavarski Smith, left, and Daniel Samess, right, present Driftwood Pizza’s Tony Piscetello with the Community Contributions award for small busi nesses.

4. The evening was classy, with plenty of room for fun times on the red carpet. Blake Donahue, left, Fernando Bonilla, Brian Stevens and Josh Mann.

5. Outgoing board chair Patrick Stevens, left, swears in new board members (from left) Bob Moore, Tricia Baker, Alexia Mann, Kristin Carlson and Taylor Konrath.

6. Marathon Rotarians accept the Beautification award for the newly-completed, community-built Rotary Park.

7.Chamber CEO Daniel Samess, left, enlists the help of Monroe County’s Kimberly Matthews for a lively audience participation survey.

Photos by Sandra Lee Photography and Barry Gaukel

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THROWING PUNCHES

GOVERNOR CANDIDATES BATTLE OVER ECONOMY, EDUCATION, IMMIGRATION

wouldn’t be flocking to Florida if Crist had his way.

“They’re waging war on Ameri can energy. They are not producing what we need to do. They’re beg ging Maduro and OPEC for more oil. That’s why your costs are going up there,” he said.

EDUCATION

Ahandshake kicked off the only debate between Re publican Gov. Ron DeSan tis and Democrat Charlie Crist on Oct. 24 in Fort Pierce. After that, the two dropped the gloves on issues of the economy, education, immigration and health.

Moderated by Liz Quirantes of CBS 12 News, questions posed to the candidates were submitted by Florida voters. DeSantis and Crist had a minute to respond to ques tions and 30 seconds for a rebut tal. But in true political fashion, the candidates didn’t always answer the question that was asked.

Solving a housing crunch and rising living costs was the first ques tion on the docket for the candi dates. Crist, who was first to answer, said the flocks of people coming to Florida are what’s causing a hous ing crunch and a lack of affordable housing. Crist was critical of DeSantis for cutting into the Sadowski Hous ing Trust Fund, which he said he would restore.

“We have a housing crisis in our state. Good luck buying a home. Good luck renting an apartment,” Crist said. “And it’s because Gover nor DeSantis took his eye off the ball. He’s focused on running for president in 2024 and as a result we lost things in our state budget, specifically a housing trust fund and hundreds of millions that he and the legislature have cut.”

DeSantis said Crist voted along side President Joseph Biden 100% of the time, which he said ultimately drove up costs in the country. Over the last two years, he said the na tion’s seen record inflation, while Biden’s energy policies made gas and utilities more expensive. De Santis went on to say that people

“He wrote me a letter in July of 2020 saying you need to shut down the state of Florida. You need to force people to shelter in their own homes. That would have destroyed Florida,” DeSantis said. “That would have caused our tourism industry to go into the toilet. I rejected Charlie Crist’s lockdown letter. I kept this state open and I kept this state free.”

INSURANCE

DeSantis and Crist were ques tioned on Florida’s crumbling home insurance industry and specifically the next steps to address the crisis. DeSantis criticized Biden policies that caused the worst inflation in 40 years and forced rising costs to replace roofs. The governor also highlighted the state’s litigation issue with respect to homeowners insur ance.

“We have 8% of the policies but 78% of the litigation costs. Some policyholders will get a $20,000 settlement and the lawyers will get $400,000. We called a special ses sion, we addressed part of that,” DeSantis said. “We also created a reinsurance backstop that’s serv ing us well now that Hurricane Ian hit. We created a program where Floridians can get grants to make improvements to their homes and then lower rates. We need to build off what we did with reinsurance and we have to address rising costs of litigation.”

Crist alluded to a Forbes article that placed Florida as the most ex pensive state. He said it’s the result of utility rate increases approved un der DeSantis. As for property insur ance, Crist said rates have doubled under DeSantis’s administration, and it’s only been exacerbated by the hurricane.

“Gas prices are up as well under your lack of leadership. You slipped in something to drop the price of gas, but only in October right before the run-up to the election,” Crist said.

In response, DeSantis said fuel and natural gas prices are up because of what he called the BidenCrist energy policies.

Crist was questioned on whether students in kindergarten through third grade should be taught sexual orientation and gender identity. Crist responded by stating that it’s important to educate students about science, math and history — and “true history and facts.” Crist said 9,000 teachers and staff left Florida due to the way DeSantis treated public schools.

“His administration is paying (teachers) 48th out of 50 states. That’s embarrassing. We can and we should and we need to do better than that,” Crist said.

DeSantis defended the Parental RIghts in Education bill signed into law earlier in the year. He said he’s defending the choices of parents and students. He said it’s inappropriate to tell a 6-year-old they were born in the wrong body.

“We need to do the basics. We need to teach them how to read, write, add and subtract. If we do that we’ll continue to lead in fourth grade reading and fourth grade math,” DeSantis said.

DeSantis also touted legislation that prevents a male who once com peted on a men’s team to switch and compete in women’s sports. DeSan tis said Crist would have vetoed it.

“I’m going to protect women’s sports in the state of Florida,” he said.

Crist said it’s all about culture wars and dividing the state for De Santis.

“I’m a uniter. I think we need to be giving our state a chance to unite again,” Crist said. “You love dividing our state whether it’s blacks versus whites, whether it’s gay against straight (or) whether it’s young ver sus old.”

In response, DeSantis said deny ing girls and women athletes the right to compete fairly is divisive.

“I think it’s divisive to rip oppor tunities from our girls in the state of Florida,” DeSantis said. “You want to talk about divisive? The day after Charlie Crist won his primary, he said anyone who supports the governor you have hate in your heart and I don’t want your vote. Think what that means. I’m endorsed by every police group in the state of Florida. I’m endorsed by the fire fighters. I’m endorsed by truckers.”

ABORTION

In light of the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, a legal challenge to Florida’s 15-week abor tion ban is making its way through the courts. The Florida Supreme Court previously found the state con stitution’s privacy clause guarantees abortion access. Candidates were asked after what week of pregnancy should abortion be banned. DeSan tis thought back to a poor woman over 40 years ago in Jamacia who found herself pregannt, didn’t think there would be much opportunity and was urged to get an abortion. DeSantis said the abortion didn’t happen and she had a daughter. A few months ago, DeSantis appointed that woman as the first Jamaican justice in the Florida Supreme Court.

“I just think we’re better when everybody counts. I understand not everyone’s going to be born in perfect circumstances. But I would like to see everybody have a shot. I’m proud of the 15 weeks we did,” DeSantis said.

Crist said he doesn’t want to ban abortion. He said he wants to make sure the state keeps a woman’s right to choose.

“I want to make sure that we don’t have a governor in the future who won’t allow exemptions for rape and incest,” Crist said.

ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION

With an ongoing border crisis, Crist was asked whether he believes Florida should be a sanctuary state. Crist acknowledged that the country has an immigration problem and that the border must be secure. But he said it doesn’t mean that DeSantis should use taxpayer dollars to char ter two jets with Venezuelans from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard.

“That’s not the way to change policy. You can change policy and do what’s right to secure the border by having comprehensive immigra tion reform. That’s what I voted for in Congress,” Crist said. “When you were in Congress, you wouldn’t do it because you want to keep this issue alive, you want to keep it a wedge issue.”

DeSantis said Crist is for the se cure border, yet the border crisis is happening under the Biden adminis tration and the policies Crist sup ports. DeSantis said millions have poured across the border illegally. He also highlighted the record level of fentanyl flowing over the border and ravaging communities.

the full debate story see keysweekly.com

Ron DeSantis Charlie Crist

FUN FOR ALL AGES AS MARATHON CELEBRATES HALLOWEEN

TRICK OR TREATING BEHIND THE AIRPORT

BOO BASH COSTUME CONTEST

When: Friday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m. (costume contest 8 p.m.)

Where: Havana Jack’s Oceanside Restau rant, 401 E Ocean Dr., Key Colony Beach

Details: Cool prizes and bragging rights are up for grabs at the 2022 Boo Bash Costume Contest! Come in your best cos tume and prepare for a night of spooky fun! All ages welcome. Proceeds go to benefit Presents in Paradise, which helps local working families provide Christmas to their kids. Live music, celebrity judges, and scary drink specials will combine to guarantee a frighteningly fun evening.

KIDS HALLOWEEN COSTUME RUN

When: Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.

Where: 1155 Bulevar del Palmas

Details: An annual kids’ Halloween costume run! The 1-mile run will take participants around the Sombrero Beach neighborhood. Wear a costume and enjoy prizes, treats and more.

TRICK OR TREAT AT AQUARIUM ENCOUNTERS

When: Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Aquarium Encounters, 11710 Overseas Hwy.

Details: Kids in costume will receive free admission to Aquarium Encounters and candy with a paying adult or member. Trick or treat at the exhibits at the aquari um! While supplies last.

14TH ANNUAL CITY OF MARATHON EMPLOYEE COSTUME CONTEST

When: Monday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: City Hall, 9805 Overseas Hwy.

Details: Come see all the employee cos

tumes and cast your votes. Cost is $1 per vote. All proceeds will be donated to Take Stock in Children.

GULFSIDE VILLAGE TRICK OR TREAT

When: Monday, Oct. 31, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Where: Gulfside Village, 5800 Overseas Hwy.

Details: Annual Trick or Treat Halloween party at Gulfside Village! Come enjoy the fun in the fresh outdoors. Candy dona tions are appreciated and can be dropped off at Flowers By J&J. Any business or or ganization that would like to set up a table may contact Flowers By J&J to reserve a spot. Call 305-743-5459 or email dani elle@keysflowers.com.

GRASSY KEY HALLOWEEN

When: Monday, Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Grassy Key on Goodley, Gibson, Bailey and Morton streets. Details: Please join the Grassy Key com munity in passing out candy for trick or treaters! All are welcome.

DUCK KEY GOLF CART CARAVAN TRICK OR TREAT

When: Monday, Oct. 31 at dusk

Where: Duck Key, starting and ending at Club Duck Key, 100 San Juan St. Details: A golf cart caravan trick or treat journey! Approximately 20-24 homes marked with Halloween mylar balloons on their mailboxes are eager to provide candy for trick or treaters. A map is avail able on the Nextdoor app for Duck Key. Golf cart space is based on availability. For more information, contact Margie Casey at 305-783-3395.

When: Monday, Oct. 31, starting at dark Where:Neighborhood off Aviation Blvd. between Dolphin Dr. and Harbor Dr. Details: Come join the fun for Marathon’s traditional behind-the-airport trick-ortreating! MCSO deputies will be control ling traffic in the area from 6 to 11 p.m. Please note that a one-way traffic pattern will be established according to the map shown here. Parking is prohibited on Aviation Boulevard, but ample parking is available on Gulfstream Boulevard.

FRIENDS OF THE SANCTUARY SUPPORTS KCB CONSERVATION EFFORTS

On Oct. 13, Friends of the Sanctuary director George Neugent, left, and Monroe County Mayor David Rice, center, delivered a donation to the City of Key Colony Beach to support commissioner Beth Ramsay-Vickrey’s marine conservation efforts through out the city. With vulnerable manatee and turtle popula tions in need of protection, the funds will be used for programs to address speeding in no-wake canals and remind visitors and residents of best lighting practices to avoid ac cidental disorientation of nest ing sea turtles. ALEX RICKERT/ Keys Weekly

SCHOOL BOARD TACKLES COMMENTS, HOUSING

IN PERSON APPEARANCE REQUIRED, THOUGH EMAIL ALSO ACCEPTED

Communication and construc tion were the main conversa tions at the Oct. 25 school board meeting — com munication between the public and the school board and construction of employee housing at the district’s Trumbo Road headquarters in Key West.

The five-member board, which in cluded retiring member Bobby High smith for the last time, decided not to continue allowing the public to call in to a meeting to make comments. The call-in option was instituted during COVID. The discussion was prompted by a small group of conservatives who have been speaking at — and occasionally calling into — meet ings. The group has criticized the school district’s mission statement for referncing “global citizens.”

Superintendent Theresa Axford told board members that officials had researched three other geographi cally spread-out school districts in Florida — Polk, Lake and Brevard — all of which require the presence of people at meetings if they wish to speak to the board. No other Florida school boards allow call-in comments now that the pandemic has ended.

Axford said the best way to reach board members is via email so they can get a response in writing.

Board members largely agreed that in-person comments are pre ferred. Mindy Conn said she would be OK with call-in comments, but only if they pertained to a specific item on that day’s agenda. Andy Griffiths pointed out that the board tries to keep agenda items location-specific, so Upper Keys topics are covered at Upper Keys meetings.

Highsmith strongly supported call-in comments — and remote attendance for board members. He urged the district to use the technol ogy available given safety concerns about driving on U.S. 1 and environ mental concerns about cars on the road. Highsmith also pointed out that public comments are not the same as emails, when a community member wants the public to hear what they have to say.

After a 15-minute discussion, the board opted to keep the policy as-is, a move that later in the meeting

prompted accusations of censorship by the conservative speaker who had attended in person.

Housing construction

The board voted unanimously to pursue negotiations with a develop ment group, SPGL,LLC, that will build at least 80 units of employee housing at the district’s Trumbo Road headquar ters in Key West.

Money isn’t an issue for the folks who want to build the housing. The same family that owns SPGL owns the adjacent, multimillion-dollar Steam Plant condominiums, and wants to im prove the surrounding neighborhood.

Family member Walter “Wag” Woodward told members of the county school board in May, “I could write you a check for this whole Trumbo Road property today and build a park, but that’s not what the school board wants to do. You need housing for teachers.”

(Woodward added that his family has money from oil interests in Texas and natural gas investments in north ern Louisiana.)

SPGL in April had submitted an un solicited proposal to the school board, proposing to build about 76 apart ments, a new administration building and a bunch of green space on the school district’s approximately 6-acre waterfront property.

The specifics of that proposal likely will be adjusted during negotia tions, but the school board on Oct. 25 decided not to look a gift horse in the mouth and voted unanimously to enter negotiations with SPGL. Board members said they want to configure the property to accommodate as many housing units as possible, and are looking into moving the administrative building to a different school districtowned property in Key West to make room for more than 80 apartments.

Lastly, the board voted to give three affordable housing building permits to the city of Marathon. The permits are attached to the old Mara thon Manor, a former assisted-living facility that the school district acquired more than 15 years ago, along with its 50 housing units. Marathon City Manager George Garrett had penned a letter requesting three of the remain ing 30 or so permits. The board agreed unanimously.

OBITUARY

KEY COLONY BEACH LOSES BELOVED COMMISSIONER

The City of Key Colony Beach

grieves the sudden loss of our friend Commissioner Ronald A. Sutton. Ron gave 18 years of service to his beloved City of Key Colony Beach. Commissioner Sutton began his service to the City of Key Colony Beach as a member of the Utility Board prior to his election as a City Commissioner. During his 18 years of service as Commissioner, Ron served as Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and Secretary-Treasur er.

Ron’s love of the city, its residents, and staff has always been apparent in all of his actions. Ron will be deeply missed and will always hold a special place in our hearts. Please keep his wife Kitty and his family in your prayers.

The City of Key Colony Beach has truly lost a great man and friend.

Mayor Patricia Trefry

Vice-Mayor Tom Harding

Secretary-Treasurer John DeNeale

Commissioner Beth Ramsay-Vickrey

City Administrator David Turner

City Council Meeting

Code Compliance Hearing

*Cancelled* Planning Commission Meeting

11/21/22

5:30pm

City Hall, Council Chambers 9805 Overseas Hwy.

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at any meeting or workshop noted herein, he or she will need a record of the proceedings and for such purposes 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. The City of Marathon complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a disabled person requiring special accommodations or assistance, please notify the City ADA Coordinator at (305) 289-5022 of such need at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance. 10/21/22/hp

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On Oct. 18, Marathon City Coun cil candidate Lynn Landry met with community members for an evening of food, drinks and discus sion at his meet-and-greet at the Marathon Elks Lodge. The 32-year resident of Marathon is a nine-year member of the Marathon planning commission, including three as its chair, and said he looks forward to helping the city run more as a ser vice again for its residents. Pictured are Landry, right, with Marathon councilman Luis Gonzalez, left, and councilwoman Robyn Still. ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly

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CRANE POINT HOLDS FIRST ‘WITCHES IN THE HAMMOCK’

Ahaunted trail holding everything from mummies to chainsaw-wielding celebrity puppets led to a haunted house with a coven of dancing witches at Crane Point Museum and Nature Center’s “Witches in the Hammock” on Oct. 22. Crane Point’s first attempt at the Halloween event was a resounding success, with more than 800 in attendance throughout the evening to enjoy games and the guided tour staffed by volun teers and Marathon High School Interact Club and Drama Club members. According to Crane Point CEO Charlotte Quinn, plans for next year’s event are already in the works.

— Alex Rickert

1. Someone call Sesame Street. Oscar the Grouch isn’t supposed to be hiding in the woods with a chainsaw. ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly

2 + 5. A dozen witches dancing around a bonfire form Crane Point’s coven for the evening. First row, kneeling from left: Melissa Birmingham, Michelle Macoskey, Donna Nussenblatt, Charla Garrison, Leigha Fox, Darby Sheehan. Second row, standing from left: Taylor Marcialis, Bette Zirkelbach, Sherry Ivy Jones, Andrea Smiley, Kelly Vaughn, Sara Sloan.

3. Werewolves, monks, mummies and more were waiting for unsuspecting trail walkers on their way to the haunted house.

4. Pirate Kevin Salazar Wahoo, left, tests Sierra Shifflett’s pirate knowledge as she tries to avoid walking the plank.

6. A spooky crew awaits inside Crane Point’s Ad derley House. From left: Mia Williams, Isabella Diaz, Isabelle Wiseman, Sophia Hutchins, Court ney Perez, Brandon Schott.

7. Michelle and John Ludwig staff the ‘Duck the Buccaneer’ game.

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Adorable furry faces are waiting for families at the Florida Keys SPCA

KeysWeekly 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 knowl edgeable staff will help with advice and care tips while working to en sure a good fit between each pet and its people. The SPCA’s Golden Paw program also provides special assis tance with vet bills and medications for special-needs and older animals that require a little extra TLC.

See all the animals waiting for a home at fkspca.org. To contact the Marathon campus, call 305-743-4800 or visit the campus at 10550 Aviation Blvd.

BACK WITH HER (ORIGINAL) FAMILY

CLARENCE

3-year-old male domestic longhair

Looking for: Anything! I’m one cool, good-looking dude.

Turnoffs: I don’t have any!

OHANA

One-year-old male rabbit

Looking for: Someone to adopt me. Rabbits need love too, ya know.

Turnoffs: I’m not big on being held, but I do love at tention, pets and playtime.

ALEX RICKERT alex@keysweekly.com

After nearly five months of ‘round-the-clock attention from her human caregiv ers, the newest addition to Dolphin Research Center’s animal family is getting some help from fellow flippered family members.

Named “Bowie” in honor of her maternal grandfather Rainbow who passed away earlier this year, the calf was born to mother Gypsi on May 31. Mere hours after enter ing the world, she immediately required full-time care from DRC staff as it became apparent she would not be able to nurse from her biological mother, a common phenomenon among first-time dolphin mothers.

On Oct. 20, after months of ex haustive efforts by her caretakers, Bowie made the journey from a specialized medical pool, where she had lived for the last five months, to rejoin her dolphin family in DRC’s natural saltwater lagoons – specifi cally, her aunt and notoriously suc cessful “adoptive mother” Calusa.

“We made the decision to move her because she really needs to learn she is a dolphin,” said Linda Erb, DRC’s vice president of animal care and training. “While we provided her with everything we could in the med pool – nutrition, company and exercise in the form of her human friends – we simply cannot be dolphins.”

As noted by the team, Bowie’s new lagoon mate has an estab lished track record of success. In

addition to fostering another of her nieces in 2015, the 21-year-old dolphin recently took on the task of fostering “Ranger,” another of the center’s recent additions that was rescued and rehabilitated after stranding off the coast of Texas.

Though the team is hopeful they will experience natural nursing between Bowie and her adoptive mother, they remain committed to providing the little one with nutri tion six times per day via a bottle or tube in the form of a blended mix of five lactating dolphin mothers’ milks. And though her caretakers weren’t initially sure how Calusa would feel about being temporar ily separated from the baby during scheduled feeding times, they couldn’t be happier with the result.

“The trust that Calusa has in us is humbling,” said Erb.

With another dolphin, Cayo, expecting a calf within the next few weeks, Bowie will hopefully have a playmate around her age before long, and the staff looks forward to introductions with more dolphins in DRC’s pod – including, eventually, spending time again with her own biological mother.

Whatever the future may hold, the staff at DRC is thankful for Calusa’s aid after five months of herculean efforts to care for the little one through what was largely uncharted territory for the center.

“We are so thankful that Calusa is cooperating and letting us con tinue to support Bowie while she makes the transition from formula to fish,” said Rita Irwin, DRC presi dent and CEO.

ADOPTION UPDATE! Brunson was recently adopted from the Marathon Campus and loves his new big brother Moose!

BABY DOLPHIN ‘BOWIE’ REINTRODUCED TO DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER’S NATURAL LAGOONS

Baby dolphin Bowie, bottom, swims with her adopted caretaker Calusa. CONTRIBUTED

CHRIS McNULTY

Happy Fantasy Fest, Key West!

DROP THE COMPULSIONS

SAGITTARIUS

Nov. 22 - Dec. 21

is an astrologer, wanderer, bartender and advocate for queer justice. He is a loquacious Gemini with a cozy Cancer rising. Find him at hearthandheraldastrology.com

This year’s Fest is con current with some power ful planetary action over the course of the week, so I hope your freak flag is flying high! In the wee hours of the morning of Tutu Tuesday, we have a partial solar eclipse in the sign of Scorpio, urging us to be starkly honest with ourselves so we can start fresh after releas ing fears and obsessions. We also have trickster Mercury entering into configurations with both a frustrated Mars on the verge of turning retrograde and trans formational Pluto, potentially bringing forward some irritating thought patterns. All in all, it is a good time to acknowledge our compulsions with a clear head and send them into the void. Then you can really feel the Fest with high spirits!

Here are your Fantasy Fest horoscopes. Read for your rising and sun signs.

SCORPIO

Oct. 24 - Nov. 21

Happy birthday season to all of our truth-seeking Scorpios! You are starting on a new journey of self-love, but it is going to take some good ol’ elbow grease to come to fruition. Start that new self-care routine you’ve been thinking about. Just do it already. You may be obsessing a bit about ways that you are energetically re-investing in others, but ease up because you have a few months to figure it out. Expect some blessings in your creative pursuits.

You’ve got some secrets, Sag, probably even from yourself. Let go of the negative self-talk that you try to hide from others because that inner conversation isn’t serving you. Work on loving even your darkest personality traits. When your friends give you advice about love and money, now is a good time to heed their suggestions, even if you find their advice grating. Luck is going to come from home.

CAPRICORN

Dec. 22 - Jan. 19

It looks like a good time to re evaluate some of your friends. Are they your friends, or do they make you work for simple valida tion? Stick with the people who lift you up. As you think about your career, really get curious about whether it empowers you as an individual and if the daily routines are moving you forward. Get ready to feel some celebra tion in your local neighborhood.

AQUARIUS

Jan. 20 - Feb. 18

Big changes are coming in your career, Aquarius, and while you might need to work hard to find it, there is a silver lining. While your mind may be planning your next adventure, your will is seek ing the pleasure principle, and you are about to really dig in to your creative pursuits. How can you integrate these two pulls?

Also, it looks like you have some big money coming down the pipeline!

PISCES

Feb. 19 - March 20

You are embarking on a power ful new journey, Pisces, follow ing your heart into the great unknown. Let go of the weights that hold you on familiar shores and get a move on. While you are thinking about the attachments

that hold you back, you may dis cover some stale energy at home and some powerful allies urging you onward. Celebrate yourself in the coming weeks!

ARIES

March 21 - April 19

It is time to enter into some new entanglements and pay off your old debts. We are always releas ing and creating new obligations with others, but right now you are in a decisive shift. As you are thinking about romantic partners, you are beginning a process of reconsidering how you commu nicate. Let that be a focus for the next few months and try out dif ferent methods of expression.

TAURUS

April 20 - May 20

New love or partnership of some kind is at the forefront right now, Taurus. It takes some work to begin a deep relationship, and the new daily practices are on your mind. Release your old conceptions of what a relation ship is supposed to be and move forward with an open mind. As you reevaluate your values, re member to trust the process and don’t obsess about outcomes.

GEMINI

May 21 - June 21

You are starting an entirely new work routine, and it might be a struggle to find the grace in the process. Keep your creative pur suits on your mind and get ready to work on yourself as you recon figure your daily flow. Your career is due for a big boost of energy, so sink into the joy of a whole new personal reputation. Some debts might be weighing on your mind, but face them head on.

CANCER

June 22 - July 22

You may be feeling overwhelmed by all of the different desires that are pulling at your heart strings,

but now is the time to reprioritize by releasing passions that don’t reflect you any more. There may be some struggle to decide which creative pursuits you truly love, but the depth of bliss that awaits you is worth the effort. As you are thinking about home as a concept, you are also entering a period of recharging solitude.

LEO

July 23 - Aug. 22

Big new beginnings on the home front, Leo. Perhaps you’ve moved into a new place or you are hav ing some revealing conversations with family members. Allow your vulnerability to be an invitation into the new space. Let your mind ruminate on familiarity, including any siblings you might have or your local neighborhood. This will call out your support team.

VIRGO

Aug. 23 - Sept. 22

Express yourself, don’t repress yourself! It is a time to break out of your usual style of communica tion and try on different vocabu laries, articulations and styles. En ter into a new flow and work on loving your new voice. As you are thinking about your finances, get ready for a whole revamp of your career and public-facing reputa tion in the next few months.

LIBRA

Sept. 23 - Oct. 23

What you value affects your money flow and your emotional baggage. It is an ideal time to re evaluate your value system, Libra, and to release values that might have become compulsive. Per haps it is time to change up your income stream, or it is time to let go of heavy feelings that hold you back. Think about the ideal ver sion of yourself and let that lead you into new horizons.

ALEX RICKERT

LAST WORD

Key Colony Beach candidates deliver their final messages

Inan effort to provide greater familiarity and com munication between the three Key Colony Beach City Commission candidates and our readers, the Marathon Weekly is proud to continue our candidate Q&A series leading up to the election on Nov. 8, when two of the three candidates will win seats on the commission.

FINAL WEEK,

Answers are printed exactly as submitted by candidates, with responses limited to 350 words.

BETH RAMSAY-VICKREY

It has been an honor and privilege to serve you, and our City, as your Commissioner.

I believe most issues can be handled through Better Communication and Stronger Partnerships; I’ve been applying those principles to my actions. I’ve attended close to a hundred meetings and events these past 6 months, reaching out, having high level conversations, and strengthening critical partnerships for our City. I’ve been making sure we have a voice and we are heard on a countywide level.

I’ve been working on the issues that are impor tant to you and our City. I’ve been working to mitigate the negative impacts of vacation rentals, and address ing issues that might affect your quality of life. And to encourage better communications with you, I’ve seen to it that our commission agenda packages of all background materials are now posted online for your review prior to commission meetings.

My relevant background includes 4 years as a County Planning Commissioner (where I helped write the County’s current Land Development Code) and 6 years on the Keys Energy Advisory Board.

My community service includes more than 10 years as a volunteer for our local animal shelter (FKSPCA). And as an advocate for rescue, I’ve been ac tively engaged in animal welfare since 1997, including serving as an AKC legislative liaison.

I’m a longtime county resident, I grew up right next door in Marathon. This provides me institutional knowledge and a lifetime of local friendships to draw on. Additionally, I’ve spent the last 16+ years actively engaged in local government, crafting legislation, and setting policies on a county-wide level. Through this, I have the local experience and great relationships nec essary to move KCB forward with better and stronger partnerships; and I’m endorsed by the local elected and appointed officials we need to partner with.

Relevant Local Experience, Community Involve ment, and Good Relationships Matter!

My #1 priority is protecting Key Colony Beach’s special sense of community, and ensuring that Key Colony Beach stays the Wonderful Gem it is; I hope I’ve proven that to you through my actions.

I hope I’ve earned your confidence, and your Vote.

— Beth

KEPT

FREDDIE FOSTER

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old but building the new.”

— Socrates

That quote is the reason I decided to run for a seat on the city commission. I believe a new direction is not only needed, but also necessary.

When Cheryl and I chose to live in Key Colony Beach, it was the atmosphere, the welcoming resi dents, friendly city staff and the safety of our police department! While the friendliness of the people and security of the police department remain, a lot has changed. Voters can pick a path, stay with the current norm, or we can change the future of our city.

Gone are the days when you could stop by City Hall and ask questions about projects or inspection requirements. Today, you are directed to web pages, or your requests go unanswered.

I have spoken to many of you since I started my campaign. The frustration of our residents revolves around communication, enforcement tactics, fines, fees, and penalties. Several expressed their firsthand experience of the aggressive nature of the enforce ment tactics.

At the October 19, 2022, Commission meeting (five years after Irma) there are still issues, concerns, and lack of transparency regarding the cost, the sta tus of funding, and the design of City Hall. Like many of you, I have heard estimated costs to fix the building at hundreds of thousands of dollars and costs in the millions to construct a new one. Why are construc tion plans still changing? Many of us have heard cost projected to be $6 million with some speculating cost upwards of $10 million! Conservative estimates show a shortfall of more than four million dollars, which may need to be borrowed at today’s rate. This will be added to the city’s existing debt of several million dollars.

If you want to move forward, it is a fact that elec tions are determined by the people who show up. Please vote Freddie Foster on November 8!

Why vote for me? Because I am the same guy that you elected in 2010 to help redesign the storm water system so we do not have 15 foot wide and 1.5 foot deep swales on both sides of our narrow streets. I’m the one that recognized that only $300,000 in reserves would not be enough to cover emergencies so we now have over $3,000,000. As your mayor, I led us through recoveries of Hurricane Irma and the first year of the COVID 19 pandemic. We worked together, commission, staff, businesses and you to make us better. Just look at Sunset Park that was devastated by Irma, it’s better than ever.

Through the Florida League of Mayors and Florida League of Cities, I also made KCB the example of why the state should not let Airbnb and VRBO deregulate the vacation rental industry and eliminate the ordinances that make our vacation rentals work in KCB. Ours are grandfathered and the envy of many municipalities. I worked with our state representa tives and lobbyist, using sound logic and reasoning, to end ROGO for KCB, allowing full buildout and protect ing our property values.

We have worked many challenges together and I am asking for your vote to tackle a couple more. We must complete our new city hall that will be the focal point for our residents, clubs, community organiza tions and guests. It will provide a post office, and a safe place for our first responders during a storm. We are financially ready to go forward with the project, but I am working with our staff, lobbyist and repre sentatives to obtain more federal and state funding.

Ensuring we can coexist with 39% of our homes being vacation rentals, we have provided better code enforcement which has already reduced rental prob lems. Residents are telling me the city looks great, well maintained and safer after this summer when there was much work to be done. With your help, we will continue to improve.

This is a fabulous place to live and it will only get better as we work together.

Thank you, John.

JOHN DENEALE

KEYS NATIVES

THE STORY OF THE CALUSAS & KEY DEER

Hernando D’Escalante Fontaneda was born in Cartagena, Columbia, circa 1535. Sometime around 1548, the boy started to travel from the New World to Spain, where he was to embark on his formal education.

BRAD

is an author, speaker, Florida Keys historian and Honorary Conch. His latest book, “Florida Keys History with Brad Bertelli, Volume 1,” shares fasci nating glimpses into the rich and sometimes sur prising histories of the Florida Keys.

The ship never arrived at its destination. While navigating the Straits of Florida, it sailed into a hurri cane and was dashed against the corals of the Florida Reef. Hernando and scores of others survived the shipwreck and managed to battle the waves and wind long enough to wash ashore in what is thought to be the Lower Keys.

When Indians discovered the survivors, they were taken captive. Calos, the chief or cacique of the Calusa people, liked Hernando D’Escalante Fontaneda. The rest of the survivors would not be so lucky. “Escalan te,” Calos said, “tell us the truth for you know well that I like you much. When we tell these, your companions, to dance and sing, and do other things, why are they as mean and rebellious that they will not? Or is it they do not fear death, or will not yield to a people unlike them in their religion. Answer me; and if you do not know the reason, ask it of those newly seized, who of their own fault are captives now, a people whom once we held to be gods come down from the sky.”

Fontaneda said, “My Lord, as I understand it, they are not contrary, nor is it for some evil reason, but it is because they can not understand you, which they earnestly strive to do.”

Commonly remembered as Fontaneda, he spent 17 years living with the Calusa Indians. His memoir, published in 1575, provided some of the earliest firsthand accounts of life in the Florida Keys. He wrote about two Indian villages in the island chain, Cuchiyaga and Guaragunbe. The larger of the two villages was Guaragunbe. “The Indians of the Islands of Guaragunbe were rich; but, in the way that I have stated, from the sea, not from the land.”

Some authorities think these islands are the Matecumbe Keys.

Cuchiyaga was the smaller of the two communities. Ac cording to Fontaneda, the name meant a “place where there has been suffering.” Cuchiyaga was located in the Lower Keys. Fontaneda wrote that the “Christians” being held captive were surprised by the presence of deer on the Islands of Cuchiyaga.

Some things refuse to change. People visiting the Keys for the first time are still surprised to learn that deer live in the Florida Keys. In Fontaneda’s day, Key deer could be found from Key Largo to Key West. Indigenous people hunted them for their meat and hides. The bones and antlers, too, could be fashioned into tools like socketed antler points that could be sharpened and attached to a wooden shaft and used as a spear or dart.

Key deer are a subspecies of white-tailed deer. The small est deer species in the United States, Key deer grow up to be about the size of a large dog. Bucks can stand up to 32 inches

tall at the shoulder and weigh 55 to 75 pounds, and does are a little slighter in stature. Early pioneers hunted them for meat and hides and to collect their antlers like trophies. They were also hunted for sport and nearly to extinction. “Hunters” would unleash their dogs on islands where the deer could still be found, and the dogs would chase them to exhaustion. The deer would be driven into the water, hoping to escape, where men on boats could easily kill them.

State Rep. Bernie C. Papy, urged on by the Key West Cham ber of Commerce and other groups, introduced a bill to protect Key deer because, among other reasons, if protected, their numbers would grow, and they would become a tourist attrac tion. The bill was signed into law by Gov. Fred Cone in 1939.

By 1940, only about 50 Key deer were still living in the Lower Keys. Not thwarted by laws protecting the deer, poach ers continued to hunt them. In the 1950s, with their numbers still on the edge of extinction, efforts were made to create a national refuge. The establishment of the National Key Deer Refuge in 1957 helped the little deer turn the corner, and their numbers began to grow.

Today, with a population of about 750, the dog-sized deer can be found on about 25 islands in the Lower Keys, where they move from island to island, using food and water sources by swimming between them. They are most commonly associated with Big Pine and No Name Keys and have, indeed, become a tourist attraction. For some locals, they are even considered to be, if not a pest, then pesky. They have been conditioned to nibble in gardens and rummage through garbage cans.

For visitors looking to snap their picture, Key deer can often be sighted by driving down Big Pine and No Name Key side roads. The deer will practically pose for a photo. But resist the urge to reach out and feed them. The habit reinforces behav iors that endanger them by rewarding their entry into neigh borhoods where they become susceptible to dog attacks and traffic accidents.

Key deer antlers and dogs circa 1940. STETSON KENNEDY COLLECTION/Contributed

DAMMIT, JANET

A cult classic takes the stage this weekend with the opening of “The Rocky Hor ror Show” on Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Marathon Community Theatre. Directed by Jimmy Zimmerman, the show runs on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. through Saturday, Nov. 12, with a special 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Oct. 30. Tickets are $33 before tax and are available at www.marathontheater.org or by calling 305-743-0994. Be advised that the show contains adult language and situations and is recommended for 18+ audiences. Pictured, from left, are Janet Weiss (Jeanie Schwenke) and Brad Majors (John Schaefer) as they meet Dr. Frank N. Furter’s master creation Rocky (Lee Lawson). ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly

RITA IRWIN TO CONTINUE LEADING KEYS TOURISM BOARD GEORGE FERNANDEZ RE ELECTED VICE CHAIR

SHELF HELP

Staff from your Monroe County Public Library recommend some of their favorites from the collection.

What: “The Crossing Places” by Elly Griffiths

Why: This is the first book in the Ruth Galloway crime fic tion series, which is now up to 14 books. They’re set in Nor folk, England. Ruth is a forensic archaeology professor who works with the police. She’s a smart, practical woman who winds up having a surprisingly complicated love life. The series hits the sweet spot between cozy mysteries and harder-core crime writing – and character is key. Ruth herself, the main detective she works with and the other recurring characters are all inter esting, funny and well-drawn. If you like Kate Atkinson’s Jackson Brodie series or Tana French’s Dublin Murder Squad novels, you might like this series.

Where: This is available as a print book from the Monroe County Library system; several other books in the series are also available as audiobooks on CD and/or ebooks.

How: You can request books online by logging in to www. keyslibraries.org and get ebooks and e-audiobooks 24/7 at www. estuff.keyslibraries.org. If you don’t have a card, you can visit your local branch or register on line to get one. Questions? info@ keyslibraries.org

Recommended by: Nancy Klingener, community affairs manager

The Monroe County Tour ist Development Council has re-elected Rita Irwin, a Marathon resident as well as president and CEO of Dolphin Research Center, as chairperson leading the volunteer board that administers tourism marketing ef forts for the Keys.

Irwin was unanimously chosen Oct. 18, during the board’s sched uled meeting at the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo.

“I’m proud to be affiliated with a dedicated team of nearly 70 resi dents who volunteer to oversee tourism marketing and consider funding approvals for various in frastructure improvement projects that benefit residents and visitors alike,” Irwin said. “The TDC contin ues to prioritize residents’ qualityof-life affairs.”

George Fernandez, co-owner of the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, was re-elected vice chairman.

Timothy Root, vice chairperson and board member of Keys Energy Services, and Diane Schmidt, gen eral manager of Opal Key Resort & Marina and Sunset Key Cottages, will serve as co-treasurers.

Revenues that fund TDC come from a sales tax that only visitors pay when they stay in a lodging facility in the Keys. TDC’s fiscal year is Oct. 1 through Sept. 30.

CITY OF MARATHON ISSUES CALL TO ARTISTS

The City of Marathon has been awarded a $10,000 Art Builds Community Grant from the Florida Keys Council of the Arts for an art instal lation titled “Beautiful Benchmarks,” depicting the effect of sea level rise in our community.

With this in mind, the city is searching for an artist to partner with to show the benchmarks of sea level rise in an area of Marathon that is important to the entire community. The goal of Beautiful Benchmarks is to provide community engagement regarding flooding and sea level rise that is outside the standard scope of flood mapping and statistical analysis.

Low-income residents tend to face increased safety risks during floods, as research suggests they are more likely to remain in low-lying areas. By engaging the com munity with the artist, they will be able to have a visual representation of the data and analysis that crosses the language barriers, and acts as a local benchmark to know how they may be impacted in the future from storms, high tides or other climate change events.

The city will provide the technical data and analy sis, coordinate public meetings and provide the staff needed for accurate measurements. The audience will engage with the artist to develop the art that best rep resents them and their community. The artist will then merge the relevant data and representation into the art and will coordinate with city staff for placement of the piece.

The artist will receive the entirety of the grant award ($10,000) for this installation and may request up to one third of that amount at the start. Interested artists listed in the Florida Keys Council of the Arts’ Artist Registry may submit the following information no later than Nov. 14 to Maria Covelli, grants coordinator, City of Mara thon, at covellim@ci.marathon.fl.us: artist name, artist email address, artist phone number, preferred medium, first and second choice of public location in Marathon where you would like the final installation (i.e. Sombrero Beach, Jessie Hobbs Park, Coco Plum Beach, The Quay, 7 Mile Marina, etc).

Rita Irwin

IT’S HAPPENING AROUND TOWN

One of the best parts of liv ing in a small island town is the incredible sense of community. People really do love to come out and help each other. This sense of giving is read ily apparent after a disaster, but it never goes away. There is a lot of need in our community, and the ap proaching holidays bring that need to the front and center.

And that’s where this town shines. There are a lot of really cool and fun things happening around the Middle Keys, and each one will get you more in the holiday spirit as well as giving us all a chance to help out. Let’s get started with some stuff happening this weekend.

Friday, Oct. 28: Boo Bash Costume Contest at Havana Jack’s for Presents In Paradise. Come in your best costume for your chance to win some awesome prizes at the Middle Keys’ best Halloween bash! The Boo Bash has proven to be an incredibly fun family event and has really grown over the years. Havana Jack’s will have some tasty drink spe cials and great food, and a panel of celebrity judges will decide who has the best costumes. How celebrity? How about Sheriff Rick Ramsay, County Commissioner Michelle Coldiron, Marathon City Councilman Luis Gonzalez, Key Colony Beach Commissioner Beth Ramsay-Vickrey and Weekly Newspaper editor Alex Rickert? These are some local heavy hitters! The Lady A Band will provide the tunes, and funds raised will go to help Presents In Paradise make Christmas possible for local working families just struggling to get by. The fun starts at 7 p.m., with the contest kicking off at 8 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 30: Marathon High School Interact Club’s Coco Plum Beach Cleanup. Come with your own gloves and take a walk on Coco Plum Beach, and while you’re at it, take a bag and pick up some trash! The Interact Club’s regular clean ups have helped keep this beach in good condition, but they can use the community’s help. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Marathon, the Inter act Club can be found volunteering for many local events. Interact Club

JOHN BARTUS

members don’t ask for much, so any help you can give them is truly appreciated. Besides, it’s a fun walk on a beauti ful beach. The cleanup starts at 10 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 5: Spaghetti dinner at the Elks Lodge for Pres ents In Paradise. Marathon Elks’ spaghetti dinners are legendary. Presents In Para dise is grateful to the Elks for hosting its big fundraiser dinner event. In addition to the tasty pasta, there will be a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle to benefit Pres ents. There will be some rockin’ live music from the amazing 79th Street Band and yours truly, plus a cash bar and a whole lot more fun and prizes. Your $20 donation includes the spaghetti dinner and the live music. Discount advance tickets are available at www.eventbrite. com/e/442828059647. The dinner and silent auction start at 5 p.m.

is the Mayor of the City of Mara thon. He also is a musician who performs around town. For more see johnbartus. com

And Bobby, sergeant-at-arms at American Legion Post 154, let me know that the Legion is still collecting relief supplies to take to the hurricane-ravaged areas in Southwest Florida in the aftermath of Ian. So many lost everything, and this recovery will take years. Outside of cash donations, talk to them to discover what they truly need at the current moment.

These are but a few of the reasons I love living here. Sure, it’s a tropical island Paradise it’s also a place where people care about each other and will go out of their way to help their neighbor. Thanks for reading, and help out when and where you can. You just might have a really good time at the same time!

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

Here’s your chance to lend a helping hand!

END OF AN ERA FOR SPECIALTY HARDWARE

BE LIKE MIKE

HONORING A COMMUNITY ICON BY PAYING IT FORWARD

Forthe month of October, the Keys Weekly Newspa pers are partnering with United Way of Collier and the Keys to remember and honor the life of Mike Forster. A business owner and community advocate, Forster led the effort to feed the Florida Keys in the days following Hurricane Irma and throughout the COVID pandemic. He served on var ious boards, including the United Way, and went on mission trips to Uganda to serve the hundreds of children living in orphanages.

Marathon’s parks and recreation director. A graduate of Leader ship Monroe County, he is heavily involved with the Marathon Rec Center and Presents in Paradise and is always searching for new events and avenues to improve Marathon’s recreational offerings.

Two of the friendliest and most helpful faces in Marathon look forward to a new adventure as owners Duane Brown, left, and Pam Daniels announce the sale of Specialty Hardware. The pair have owned the store since 2001, and Brown has been helping customers for 47 of the business’ 50 years of service to homeowners, builders and tinkerers in the Marathon community.

“Thanks to everyone for their patronage, and we’ll see you around town,” said Brown. Both he and Daniels plan to stay in Marathon for the foreseeable future.

“We were very lucky to have this store,” said Daniels. “The new crew are more than capable of taking our place. Please support them and come see the refreshed and remodeled store.” ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly

An Islamorada councilman and Monroe County commissioner, For ster passed away on Sept. 6, 2021 at the age of 61 following a battle with COVID. Forster’s good will and generosity has inspired many Keys residents to carry on the spirit of giving and kindness to the island chain and those in need. In con tinuing the legacy of Forster, United Way of Collier & the Keys and the Keys Weekly Newspapers are high lighting some of the folks in the island chain that continue to pay it forward to help their neighbors.

Visit UWCollierKeys.org/Be LikeMike to learn more about the various ways to get involved.

THIS WEEK’S “BE LIKE MIKE”

FEATURES: PAUL DAVIS

Paul Davis is simply an un stoppable force when it comes to creating opportunities for children and adults alike to enjoy their lives in Marathon through sports and recreation. This former teacher and coach at Key West High School (2005-2012) and Marathon High School (2014-2018) now serves as

What inspires you to give back to the community? I’ve always wanted to be a positive influence in people’s lives ever since I was in high school playing sports. Knowing God has blessed me with everything I need and me being able to give back what was given to me inspires me to try and be the best servant leader I can be for my community.

What’s the most enjoyable part about helping your com munity and neighbors? The most enjoyable part is seeing people enjoying life. Being able to create memories for families and visitors to our great city brings me great joy. Life is too short to stress the small stuff, so I want to be able to make others enjoy life and each other’s company.

What kind of impact did Mike Forster have on your life or your community? I really didn’t know Mike personally, but from what I read about him, he was a very caring and compassion ate person who would do anything to help anyone in need. He was definitely a servant leader who inspired many.

REPAIR & RENOVATION

HELLINGS HOUSE MUSEUM

Scope of work details with photos available at HellingsHouseMuseum.org and KeyWestWomansClub.org - on the link: BIDS

• Metal Roof Restoration/Repairs/ Paint/Silicone

• Steel Beam Repair Load Bearing

• Restore Wood Rafters

• Interior Floor Support – Front Parlor

• Provide Headers HVAC

• Replace Rotten Wood Siding and Studs

• Historic Brick Repointing

• Inspect and Repair Lintels As Needed

• Repair/Restore Walls & Ceilings

• Kitchen Pantry

• Porch Restorations

• Restore 10 Historic Cypress Shutters

• Window Restorations

Email KeyWestWomansClub@gmail.com for inquiries or to submit a bid by November 30, 2022.

Publish: October 27, 2022

The Weekly Newspapers

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES

FICTITIOUS NAME

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Lazy Days

In The Keys located at 9988 Aviation Boulevard, Marathon, Florida 33050 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Lazy Days In The Keys, LLC Publish: October 27, 2022

The Weekly Newspapers

FICTITIOUS NAME

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of MANATEE WAVE located at 20 Jean La Fitte Drive, Monroe County in the City of Key Largo, Florida 33037-2330, 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 October, 2022.

By: Yudith A. Gadea Publish: October 27, 2022

The Weekly Newspapers

FICTITIOUS NAME

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of SALLY O’BRIENS located at 1900 Flagler Avenue, Monroe County in the City of Key West, Florida 33040-3640, 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 October, 2022.

By: O’Briens Sally, Inc. Publish: October 27, 2022

The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF KEY LARGO FIRE RESCUE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT MILLAGE ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022

On November 8, 2022, the Key Largo Fire Rescue and Emergency Medical Services District will issue a referendum to the voters seeking approval to increase the maximum millage rate in order to cover future costs of provid ing high-quality fire-rescue and emergency medical services to the residents of Key Largo.

The District Board of Commissioners wishes to make clear to Key Largo voters that the Board does not intend to levy annual millage at the maximum rate permitted under the proposed increase and remains committed to its longstanding policy of providing high quality firefight ing, rescue, and emergency medical services in the most cost-effective manner. The District has adopted a five-year operating plan that contem plates a millage rate less than the proposed maximum of 2.00 mills, however also understands the importance of long term planning. The following is the official ballot:

INCREASED MAXIMUM MILLAGE RATE FOR KEY LARGO FIRE RESCUE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES:

The Key Largo Fire & EMS District may not levy ad valorem taxes exceeding 1.00 mill without voter approval. The District seeks to increase its maximum millage rate to cover future costs of providing high-quality fire-rescue and emergency medical services to the residents of Key Largo.

Shall the maximum millage rate of the District be revised to 2.00 mills, to fund the continued provision of fire rescue and emergency medical services to Key Largo residents?

YES NO

Publish: September 29, October 6, 13 & 27, 2022

The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Notice is hereby given that on dates below these vehicles will be sold at public sale for monies owed on vehicle repair and storage cost pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes.

12/26/22 at 10:00am MILLER

MARINE, 144 CORAL AVENUE, TAVERNER, FL 33070. Miller

Marine reserves the right to accept or reject any and/all bids. 1993 NICOLLET SBP14666E393 RICHARD LEE BILBREY Publish: October 27 & November 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Driftwood Marina & Storage, Inc located at 13900 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050 will proceed with Section 328.17 (1), Florida Statues, on the following vessels located at our facility for unpaid storage and repair balance. Unless said vessel redeemed from said marina by payment as allowed by law, the described vessel will be sold to satisfy the lien. If the vessel is not redeemed and that vessel remains unclaimed, or for which the charges for storage services remain unpaid, will be sold free of all prior liens. This is not a public invite to view vessels. This is an attempt to collect unpaid storage charges. Once the date has expired and only then may you visit the facility and gain information about the vessels. Any person attempting to board these vessels prior or without our permission, shall be charged with trespassing.

These vessels will be sold commencing on or after, 1:00 p.m. on the 4th day of November 2022. Driftwood Marina 13900 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050.

Bill &Lisa Harris owner & previous owner Don Cameron of vessel HIN#BERPO156M75C

Sally Mishmash owner of vessel HIN# PLCMK014G596

Kaitlyn Young Booth owner of vessel HIN# FLZAB846H168

Greg Eklund & previous William Pease owners of vessel HIN# 45C365

Jeffrey Linenfelser owner of vessel HIN# CCHMD214M77I

Jaye Gore & Douglas Taleski owners of vessel HIN#GFS03697M73A

Publish: October 20 & 27, 2022

The Weekly Newspapers

| NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE CIVIL SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY

DONNA SULLIVAN V. ERIC OXLEY, D.D.S.; ALBERT BOZART, D.D.S.; BOZART FAMILY, L.L.C.; AND BOZART AND ASSOCIATES OF WILMINGTON, P.L.L.C. 21CVS3907

TO: ALBERT BOZART, D.D.S.

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you was filed on October 14, 2021 in the above-entitled Civil Superior Court action. The nature of relief being sought is as follows: Plaintiff seeks damages related to Count I: Medical Negligence; Count II: Negligent Hiring, Retention, and Supervision; Count III: Corporate Negligence; Count IV: Res Ipsa Loquitur; and Count V: Battery. Defendant is liable to Plaintiff for general and special damages, which were caused by Defendant and include a demand for reimbursement of medical expenses, costs of litigation, and pain and suffering. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later 40 days after the date of the first publication of this Notice and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against

you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. The first date of publication is October 20, 2022. To respond, contact the Attorney for Plaintiff Donna Sullivan: Rebecca H. Ugolick (NCSB No. 48126) of Howard, Stallings, From, Atkins, and Angell by mail at P.O. Box 12347, Raleigh, NC 27605; telephone: (919) 821-7700; fax: (919) 821-7703; email: rugolick@ hsfh.com or reference the filing at the New Hanover County Courthouse located at 316 Princess St. Wilmington, NC 28401. Publish dates: October 20, 2022 October 27, 2022 November 3, 2022

The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2022-CP-277-P IN RE: ESTATE OF SHEILA K. ROELLEKE Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of SHEILA K. ROELLEKE, deceased, whose date of death was February 4, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, File No. 2022-CP-277-P, the address of which is 88870 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is: October 27, 2022.

Personal Representative: NICOLE PRIDEMORE WHITAKER 5607 Arrow Head Ct. Decatur, IL 62521-8660

Attorney for Personal Representative: AISLYNN THOMAS-MCDONALD, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 100054 Thomas-McDonald Law Firm, P.A. 2937 SW 27th Avenue, Ste. 100B Miami, FL 33133 (305) 928-6999

Publish: October 27 & November 3, 2022

The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 22-CP-170-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JACK R. FULLER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of JACK R. FULLER, deceased, whose date of death was April 14, 2022, Case: 22-CP-170-K is pending in the Circuit Court, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. The names

and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN

THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

The date of first publication of this Notice is: October 27, 2022.

Personal Representative: DIANNE L. ANSTINE c/o Samuel J. Kaufman Law Offices of Samuel J. Kaufman, P.A. 3130 Northside Drive Key West, Florida 33040

Attorney for Personal Representative: Samuel J. Kaufman, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0144304

Law Offices of Samuel J. Kaufman, P.A. 3130 Northside Drive Key West, Florida 33040 Email designation for service: Service.Probate@ samkaufmanlaw.com Telephone: (305) 292-3926 Fax: (305) 295-7947 Publish: October 27 & November 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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to 5 lines of copy for only $25.00/week. Call 305-743-0844 today and rent your boat slip!

EMPLOYMENT

HELP WANTED - Need sitter for older selfsufficient woman, two or three days at a time. Sombrero Isle, Marathon. Please call 305-662-1916 daytime for details.

Florida Keys SPCA in Marathon hiring two Animal Care positions w/potential for advancement. Starting pay $15/ hr with generous benefits package. 21 years or older with valid driver's license and ability to pass a criminal background check. Email resume to Tara@fkspca.org.

Marathon Yacht Club is hiring a part-time dishwasher. $14/ hr, Private Club & Friendly Atmosphere, Varying Hours Tuesday – Saturday. Call 305-743-6739 to schedule an interview.

Pancho's Fuel Dock in Marathon is looking for a part-time cashier Thu/Fri/Sat. Please call 305-743-2281.

Place

BOAT SLIP/TRAILER

Immediate positions available at the Grassy Key Marina. Under new ownership and looking for smiling faces. Full-time or parttime available. Pay rates are commensurate with experience but we are willing to interview those with no experience who have an interest in working in a marina environment. Please call Randall Glass to schedule an interview at 305-465-1491.

Boat Trailer Spaces Available. $100 per week.

available $100

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Phone 336-4088140 or 336-287-3345.

Help Wantedexperienced or will train- full time- benefitsElectrical Work with well established company in business since 1998- Marathon. Email to am.companies@ gmail.com or call 305-393-0971.

BOAT SLIPS

LEGAL NOTICESLEGAL NOTICES

NOW HIRINGFull Time Seafood Packers/Graders. Competitive Wage. Apply in person at Keys Fisheries Fish House, 3390 Gulfview Ave, Marathon. EOE DFWP

CDL Drivers needed. Must have a clean record & drug free. We are offering competitive wages. Please apply in person at Discount Rock & Sand, 10500 Aviation Blvd, Unit 2, Marathon

City of Marathon

Current Job Openings: Utilities Maintenance, Recreation Specialist, Right of Way Technician, Part-time Marina Custodian/Maintenance and Marina Tech/ Pump Out Captain. Full Benefits. EOE Please see City website for details www.ci.marathon.fl.us

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

Come Join Our Family and Have Fun At Work! Hiring: Host, Hostess & Servers - Full &/or parttime. AM & PM Shifts. Apply in person at Castaway Restaurant, end of 15th Street, Oceanside, Marathon or email: lobstercrawl@ gmail.com

The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring the following positions: Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Worker), Med Tech, Resident Activities Coordinator. To apply, please contact Human Resources at: martinezm@kwha. org or 305-2965621. Applications are available at the Administrative Office located at 1400 Kennedy Dr., Key West, FL 33040 or online at www. kwha.org - EOE & 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: Cashier - must be 16 yrs or older, Full-time Baker & Part-time Baker's Assistant. Stop by for an application at 8919 Overseas Highway, Marathon or email: info@ sweetsavannahs.com

Serve/Bartend on the ocean! FT/PT Ocean front private swim club is seeking customer service oriented server/ bartender. Serve on pool deck, beach and/ or bar lounge. Open year round, 10am-7pm daily. Full time/Part time. Small friendly staff. Above average hourly wage plus tips. Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call 404-2193359 and ask for Dave.

Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder is hiring an overnight Security Guard- responsibilities include but are not limited to observing marine mammals to ensure quality care, the ability to follow written instructions, and follow protocol and procedures as directed. Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs and must be able to stay awake and alert for a 13 and a 1/2 hour shift (5:30pm-7am). DPMMR is a drug-free workplace. To apply, please send your resume to nancyc@dpmmr.org.

HIRED IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!!

Place your Employment ad here! Up to 5 lines of copy for only $25.00/ week. Call 305-7430844 today and find your needed staff!

HOBBIES/COLLECT.

PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches. Call 305-743-4578

HOUSING FOR RENT LONG TERM

APARTMENT FOR RENTBeautiful 2 BR, Islamorada, Venetian Shores. On canal, equipped kitchen, W/D, $2,950 + $85 for utilities. 305-393-1002

Las Brisa - 2BR/2BA Unfurnished, great view, W/D, covered parking. Tennis, Swimming Pool & BBQ on property. Across from Smather’s Beach, Key West. $3,900/ month + util. F/L/S Owner/Agent Douglas Miller 305-747-1700

STUDIO APT FOR RENT - Furnished Studio Apt w/patio, like new, W/D, off street parking. Key West. $2,300/month including util. F/L/S Owner/Agent Douglas Miller 305-747-1700

Key Largo - 2BR/2BA Spacious Doublewide, 1400 sq ft modular on canal w/40’ dock, direct ocean access. Very nice community $3200/ month 786-258-3127

Place your Housing For Rent ad here! Up to 5 lines of copy for only $25.00/week. Call 305-743-0844 today and rent your space!

HOMES FOR SALE.

Duck Key Condo For Sale by owner. 2 BR/2 BA corner unit, ground floor w/front door parking. $350,000. 412-977-5322 susanprimm276@ yahoo.com

For Sale By Owner. 3BR/2BA Older Conch House - built in 1950 - ground level - Marathon/Grassy Key. By appointment only. No Realtors. $475,000 305-395-0806

Two Lots For Sale in Marathon. 1006 Peter Jay Streetzoned commercial/ industrial. $675,000 per lot. 305-393-0643

MISC. FOR SALE

FOR SALE - Antique Cash Register from 1800's. Works. $600.00 Located in Marathon. $4,000.00. 305-923-9181

Place your Misc. For Sale ad here! Up to 5 lines of copy for only $25.00/week. Call 305-743-0844 today and sell your stuff!

RV FOR SALE

RV FOR SALE - 2017 Thor Citation RV, 24ft Mercedes V6 Diesel, 2 slides, Cummings Diesel Generator, Low Mileage, Many Upgrades, Call Richard 305-363-8021

Place your RV For Sale ad here! Up to 5 lines of copy for only $25.00/ week. Call 305-743-0844 today and sell your RV!

YARD SALES

YARD SALE - Sat. Oct. 27 from 9a-5p. Clothing, lots of tool boxes, fishing rods & reels for deep & bay fishing, decorative items, kitchen items, etc. 531 10th Street, Key Colony Beach

Place your Yard Sale ad here! Up to 5 lines of copy for only $25.00/ week. Call 305-743-0844 today and sell your stuff!

Keys Energy Services, in Key West, is accepting applications for the following position in its Customer Services Department:

CUSTOMER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE I

Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $19.82/hr. - $22.20/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 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.

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.

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 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.

TAVERNIER MARINERS HOSPITAL

- Cook, $5,000

- Environmental Tech, $5,000

Manager Medical Staff

Medical Technologist, $15,000

Hyperbaric

Monitor Technician, Cardiac Telemetry

- Multi-Modality Imag Tech, $9,000 Bonus

- Patient Experience Advocate,

- Pool

- Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, $20,000 Bonus

- Registered Nurse, Multispecialty Acute

Ctr, $20,000 Bonus

- Registered Nurse, Surgery, $20,000 Bonus

- Registered Respiratory Therapist, $15,000 Bonus

MARATHON FISHERMEN’S

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

- Cook $5,000 Bonus

- Dietitian $5,000 Bonus

- ED Team Coordinator

- Floor Technician $5,000 Bonus

- Medical Technologist, $15,000 Bonus

- Nurse Supervisor

- Multi-Modality Imag Tech, $9,000 Bonus

- Patient Experience Advocate

- Phlebotomist, $10,000 Bonus

- Pool Physical Therapist

- Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, $20,000 Bonus

- Registered Nurse, Multispecialty Acute Care, $20,000 Bonus

- Registered Nurse, $20,000 Bonus

- Security Of cer - Supervisor Laboratory, $15,000 Bonus

- Surgical Technologist

PHYSICIAN PRACTICE - TAVERNIER

- Advance Practice Provider (Physician Assistant)

- Nurse Practitioner

- Physician Practice Patient Rep, $1,000 Bonus

- Medical Assistant, $3,000 Bonus

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