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According to the Monroe County Board of Elections, a total of 14,354 voters have cast early ballots for the Nov. 8 general election. Mail ballots totaled 9,679 while early voting ballots totaled 4,581 as of Nov. 2. There are 55,183 active voters in Monroe County.

ON THE COVER Election Day for local, state and national midterm elections is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Floridians will choose a governor and Keys residents will select a state representative and U.S. Congressman. Key West also will get a new city commissioner. See page 7.

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asquerade madness in Key West started last week with the adult-centered Fantasy FestHall, but Halloween was all for the half-pint superheroes, Snow Whites, SWAT officers, dinosaurs and fighter pilots.

The New Town neighborhoods around Staples and Seidenberg avenues were packed with the annual assortment of trick-or-treaters on Halloween night. But The Basilica School of St. Mary Star of the Sea started their tricks and treats much earlier in the day with the school’s annual Trunk or Treat event.

Parents, police officers and other community groups provided the party, decorating their cars and parking spaces in various themes — Barbie, Candy Land, Ghostbusters, to name a few. Costumed students in pre-k through eighth grade paraded past the cars and helped themselves to plenty of treats.

See more Halloween photos on page 42.

Mini-monsters and pint-sized princesses enjoy Trunk or Treat at The Basilica School of St. Mary Star of the Sea. Photos by KIRBY MYERS & MANDY MILES

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he 2022 general election is upon us.

Tuesday, Nov. 8 will decide the balance of power in national governing bodies as well as a number of crucial local posts. As of 7 a.m. on Nov. 2, 14,354 of the Keys’ 55,183 active eligible voters had cast their ballots for the 2022 election, yielding a 26.01% voter turnout thus far.

With the Florida Keys seemingly at a tipping point on a number of issues – affordable housing, the health of our reef and nearshore waters, and rampant insurance increases, to name a few – it is now more critical than ever to make your voice heard and help decide the direction of national, state and local leadership. With that in mind, Keys Weekly aims to provide as many critical pre-election resources in one place as possible. Cue the QR codes!

VOTING DEADLINES Early voting: Ballots must be received by 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5 at a Monroe County early voting site (see below).

Vote by mail: Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

In person: At a Monroe County polling place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8 (see below). Please note that the deadline to register for this election has already passed (Oct. 11), so if you are not yet a registered voter, you will need to wait until the next election to vote.

WHERE DO I VOTE? Early voting: Ballots may be dropped at a Monroe County Secure Ballot Intake Station (drop box) from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Saturday, Nov. 5. Drop box locations are: 530 Whitehead St. #101, Key West; Big Pine Key Community Park, End of Sands Road, 31009 Atlantis Dr., Big Pine Key; 10015 Overseas Hwy., Marathon; 81830 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada; 102050 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo In person: Not sure of your polling place? No problem. Scan the QR code here and enter your address to find the appropriate location.

WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT? For a list of sample ballots by location, scan here: WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CANDIDATES? In print The Keys Weekly 2022 Decision Guide has a wealth of information on state and local elections.

Since the guide’s publication, a number of recorded candidate forums and Q&A entries in various editions of the Weekly have shed more light on the differences between candidates.

From Aug. 18 through Oct. 27, the Marathon Weekly featured a candidate Q&A section in our print editions for Marathon City Council and Key Colony Beach City Commission candidates, introducing those who qualified for the field and allowing each to answer a series of questions in their own words.

Beginning Sept. 22, the Upper Keys Weekly also featured a candidate Q&A section for the 14 individuals vying for five hotly-contested open seats on the Islamorada Village Council.

In addition to the print editions, these candidate Q&A series may be found online at keysweekly.com by visiting the Local Politics subsection of the main Marathon or Upper Keys menu tabs.

Online For a full recording of a candidate forum co-sponsored by the Marathon Weekly and Marathon Chamber of Commerce featuring candidates for Marathon City Council, U.S. House of Representatives and Florida House of Representatives, scan HERE:

In recent days, the Supervisor of Elections office has fielded a number of questions from concerned voters about the individuals staffing its Secure Ballot Intake Stations. Florida Statute 101.69 provides that ‘A secure ballot intake station at an office of the supervisor must be continuously monitored in person by an employee of the supervisor’s office when the secure ballot intake station is accessible for deposit of ballots.’ In fact, any supervisor of elections who leaves a drop box left unattended is subject to a $25,000 civil penalty. So say hello to your drop box workers, and please understand they are there to prevent any ‘funny business.’ Pictured are Marathon drop box workers Tom and Dave at the Marathon Supervisor of Elections Office’s intake station. ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly

Key West-based nonprofit voter education group Hometown hosted candidate forums on July 18 and Oct. 3, featuring candidates for local Key West races as well as U.S. House of Representatives and Florida House of Representatives – and with the Weekly’s own Key West editor Mandy Miles as a panelist.

Gubernatorial candidates Ron DeSantis and Charlie Crist squared off in a single no-holds-barred debate on Oct. 24. For a full recording, scan the code below: July 18 forum

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SOUTHERNMOST VFW: WHERE WARRIORS GATHER OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, POST 3911 SERVES FOOD & FRIENDSHIP

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organ Zucker was an enlisted master bell diver aboard the Navy’s USS Nevada, which was docked at Battleship Row in Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

The Nevada was the only battleship that managed to get underway during the attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, but was blasted by a Japanese torpedo and six bombs while leaving the harbor.

Zucker was just 19. He — and his ship — seemed doomed.

But 81 years later, this past June, retired master chief Zucker celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends at the Southernmost Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3911, in Key West.

“My dad was just overwhelmed by all the support and love at this place,” Zucker’s daughter Marjorie Rodriguez said of the local VFW on North Roosevelt Boulevard. She described the harrowing events of Pearl Harbor. “He told me about it. It was the first ship during the bomb strike that was underway to fight that day.”

The Nevada’s crew was forced to beach the stricken ship on a coral ledge, where it continued to flood and eventually sank to the harbor floor, writes Norman Friedman in “U.S. Battleships – An Illustrated Design History.”

Military tugs managed to tow the battleship aside so the remainder of the U.S. fleet could respond to the foreign attack.

On Friday, Nov. 11, the Southernmost VFW in the nation, along with the rest of Key West and the

nation, will commemorate Veterans Day, a national holiday honoring the heroism and bravery of all men and women who have served this country at home and abroad.

“Key West has been a military town for all of its history and continues to be,” retired U.S. Army Col. Bob Nossov said on a recent Wednesday morning, when he and VFW general manager Amy Soto sat down to discuss the local VFW in its open-space dining room, which is open to the public and has been smoke-free for years. (A screened-in patio features a TV for smokers.)

Chef Mark Johnson helms the in-house restaurant, known as “The V,” a casual, inviting and affordable place where a classic cheeseburger costs about $15 — a bargain in Key West. Patrons can choose from rotating daily specials that include prime rib, barbecue ribs and Amy’s pumpkin pie for dessert, to name just a few.

“Yes, we’re here to love and support our vets, but there’s so much more,” said Soto, who is also a member of the post’s auxiliary.

A 50-seat event space for hosting parties or weddings in the building is available for booking by the general public. On Saturday, Nov. 12, a series of celebrations will take place, including the drawing of a winner for a gun raffle. A portion of the proceeds from the special events and promotions will help support the VFW’s general maintenance, repairs and daily operations.

You can dispel the image of a gloomy combat veterans’ dive bar where conversation is confined to past military glories — and heartbreaking trauma. The bright and sunny space at 2200 N. Roosevelt Blvd, overlooks the shimmering Gulf harbor by the Key West Yacht Club. A warm welcome awaits all who have served in the military, past and present. And, most surprisingly, the club’s original charter has relaxed over the years, allowing non-military visitors to enjoy lunch, dinner or just a drink at the bar. There are plenty of TVs for

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3 sports fans and the NFL Ticket is always on during football season.

For the most part it’s cheer, not just beer, here.

The Southernmost VFW, a not-for-profit organization, began operating in a different location in 1964, when its Congressional charter was approved.

During the 1920s, some supporters of veteran retreats complained to the U.S. government about what they viewed as excessive spending on war memorials.

The lobbyists sought instead to direct those federal funds into improving care for the thousands of troops with psychological damage incurred in World War I. This helped create educational and health care opportunities for combat soldiers, benefits on which millions of veterans now rely.

The current count of VFW members, nationwide and overseas, is estimated to be 1.5 million with an average age of 68, according to the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs.

Zucker’s battleship, the Nevada, was eventually salvaged from Pearl Harbor and modernized, allowing her to serve as a convoy escort in the Atlantic and as a fire-support ship in five amphibious assaults during World War II (the invasions of Attu, Nor-

4 mandy, Southern France, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa), according to the U.S. Naval History Division.

The legendary vessel was affectionately dubbed by many in the Navy as “too tough to die.” The now-centenarian Zucker, whom his daughter described as “a very humble man,” would likely crack a smile at how his ship is remembered by history — much like himself and his fellow veterans — as a true war hero.

For more information about the Southernmost VFW, find them on Facebook under Southernmost VFW Post 3911 — or stop in for a beer and a burger.

1. The Southernmost VFW Post 3911, 2200 N. Roosevelt Blvd., welcomes veterans from all over the world, as well as non-military visitors. The post offers food, drinks, special events and meeting space. CONTRIBUTED 2. Navy veteran Morgan Zucker, left, celebrates his 100th birthday with daughter Marjorie and husband David at the Southernmost VFW, Post 3911, in Key West. MARJORIE RODRIGUEZ/Contributed 3. Mark Johnson, left, is the chef and owner of ‘The V’ restaurant at the Southernmost VFW, Post 3911, with manager Amy Soto. AMY PATTON/ Keys Weekly 4. U.S. Army Col. Bob Nossov (retired) is an ardent supporter and former board member of the Southernmost VFW, Post 3911. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly

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CHARTER SCHOOL WANTS ITS ‘FAIR SHARE’

LACK OF CONSTRUCTION FUNDING FRUSTRATES SIGSBEE CHARTER SCHOOL MANDY MILES

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igsbee Charter School, and the board that operates it, were frustrated and disappointed last week, when school district officials discussed a five-year plan for school and athletic field upgrades that did not include funding for the charter school on Navy property in Key West.

“Where is the money that Sigsbee has been told we were going to fit into our budget for the 2024-25 school year?” district school board member Mindy Conn asked at the Oct. 25 school board meeting in the Upper Keys. “My concern is that in an agreement with Sigsbee, they agreed to lower their funding request from $10 million to $5 million, and were encouraged to believe that at this meeting, their $5 million would be on our five-year work plan.”

Pat Lefere, a former commander of Naval Air Station Key West who is now the school district’s director of operations and planning, told Conn, “We are very well aware of that request from Sigsbee, and we considered it for this report, but because it has not really been discussed by the full board yet, I did not identify it in our five-year plan.”

Lefere said he anticipates a lengthy discussion about charter school construction funding at an upcoming school board retreat, which had not yet been scheduled as of the Oct. 25 meeting.

Lefere added that there is about $5 million tentatively in place for the ’24-’25 school year that could potentially be for Sigsbee, but it is listed as “not yet identified.”

Conn sought assurance that “not yet identified” would be identified as a Sigsbee capital, or construction, project, but Lefere hesitated to designate the funding as such until after a board discussion at its retreat, calling it instead a “placeholder.”

Meanwhile, the charter school’s governing board is growing increasingly frustrated by what its members perceive as a continued and intentional lack of funding for a school that has received minimal attention since it was built in 1959.

The Sigsbee Charter School board includes former NAS Key West commander and current County Commissioner Jim Scholl, sheriff’s office attorney Michelle

Maxwell and Gary’s Plumbing owner Gary Centonze.

“To say I was disappointed (by the Oct. 25 meeting) would be an understatement,” Centonze told the Keys Weekly on Oct. 31.

“But we haven’t been given our fair share of the school district’s sales tax revenues in several years. All the other charter schools in the county combined don’t equal half of Sigsbee’s enrollment, which is over 500 students.”

Centonze added that if Sigsbee were to close its doors tomorrow, the school district’s other schools don’t have the capacity or the teaching staff to absorb its enrollment.

The school district deeded the Sigsbee building to the charter school, but if the charter group ever fails to use it as a school, the building reverts back to the school district, “which would then HAVE to spend even more money to maintain it,” Maxwell said.

“We’d just be happy with enough money to move forward,” Centonze said. “If we had $5 million in the bank or promised from the school board, then we could move forward with a $10 million upgrade. We’ve saved money, and our principal, staff and parents are absolutely amazing, along with the support we get from the local Military Affairs Committee and from visiting ships who spend days volunteering at our school, which is A-rated, by the way.

“We’re not gonna back off,” Centonze said. “We want our fair share. But apparently, we don’t rise high enough in their priorities, although they can spend up to $20 million on a new Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium for Key West High School. Don’t get me wrong, I love that stadium and it certainly needs to be replaced, but our school was built in 1959 and has never been replaced like the rest of the campuses in the county.”

Maxwell added, “We haven’t gotten a dime for capital projects in our past 12 years as a charter school.”

Conn told the Keys Weekly that she understands Sigsbee’s frustration and added that she, too, was disappointed with the Oct. 25 board discussion and Sigsbee’s absence from the five-year plan.

Centonze told the Keys Weekly his board was grateful for Conn’s support, but was additionally upset because the Sigsbee board,

Top: A Sigsbee Charter School classroom is set up for collaboration. Above: Sigsbee students share their writing skills. CONTRIBUTED

parents and staff had helped the school district by supporting the renewal of the school district’s half-cent sales tax funding that pays for capital projects and has to be renewed by voters every few years.

“Charter schools are supposed to get a portion of that funding based on enrollment, which is the reason we helped the school board get that sales tax renewed,” Centonze said. “Then we find out that nearly all of that sales tax money goes to pay the school district’s debts on prior school replacement projects. What’s the point of us supporting that sales tax if we’re not getting our fair share?”

As of now, the Sigsbee board and its parent teacher organization are awaiting word on when the district school board will hold its retreat, so they can listen to the board’s discussion about charter school funding.

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SPORTS & MORE

SCHUMAKER NEXT IN SHORT LINE OF MIAMI MARLINS MANAGERS

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kip Schumaker is the new RALPH manager MORROW of the Miami ... a veteran sports Marlins, the columnist, says team’s 16th the only sport manager, replache doesn’t follow ing Don Mattingis cricket. That ly, who lasted leaves plenty of others to fill seven years in his time. the job before ralphmoro1936 he, principal @gmail.com owner Bruce Sherman and general manager Kim Ng met and decided that Mattingly’s time with the team had come to an end.

Schumaker was soon grabbed from the St. Louis Cardinals, where he had been hired as the bench coach.

The recent history of the Marlins is a story of management’s mid-season removal of the team’s best players in exchange for promising players or draft choices.

Unfortunately, those players were not ready to play immediately at the top level. Consequently, at mid-season, Mattingly’s teams were not contending, even for a low-level playoff spot.

It was disappointing each Fourth of July to no longer be rooting for the team even to grab a wild card because what was left was no longer competitive.

This will be Schumaker’s first year as a manager. Let’s hope he has the patience to keep going if management continues dealing off quality players at midseason. Or hopefully, he’ll have a team that is in contention for a playoff spot and management leaves it alone.

According to Wikipedia, Jared Michael “Skip” Schumaker was born Feb. 3, 1980, in Torrance, California.

His wife is Lindsey Schumaker.

When Schumaker was 5, according to Wikipedia, and living in southern California, he met Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda and pitcher Orel Hershiser at a restaurant. Both signed his baseball glove with “To a future Dodger.” When he reached the Major Leagues with the Cardinals, Schumaker was given uniform No. 55, which “happened to be Orel’s number and I stuck with it,” Schumaker was quoted as saying.

When he joined the Dodgers in 2013, he initially wore No. 3, but switched to 55.

It remains to be seen what number he’ll wear with the Marlins.

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Skip Schumaker when he played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011. WIKIPEDIA/Contributed

Schumaker played college ball in 2001 for the University of California-Santa Barbara and batted .400.

That led to him being selected in the fifth round of the 2001 draft by St. Louis. A second baseman and outfielder, he played eight seasons in the Major Leagues for St. Louis, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Cincinnati.

In the fifth game of the 2011 National League Division Series, he drove in the only run of the Cardinals’ 1-0 victory against the Phillies.

St. Louis won the World Series in seven games against the Texas Rangers. (He played in 28 games for the Cardinals when they won the 2006 World Series.)

On Feb. 8, 2010, Schumaker signed a two-year deal with the Cardinals worth $4.7 million, buying out his final arbitration years. On Dec. 11, 2012, he signed a two-year contract for $3 million. A year after that, he was traded to Los Angeles for a minor league shortstop.

In his one season with the Dodgers, he played in 125 games and hit .263. But on Nov, 18, 2013, Schumaker signed a two-year, $5 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds with a club option for 2016.

However, in February 2016, Schumaker signed a minor league contract with the Padres and a month later, on March 9, announced his retirement.

On Dec. 4, 2017, Schumaker agreed to become the new first base coach for the San Diego Padres. He was promoted to associate manager prior to the 2020 season.

On Nov. 6, 2021, Schumaker was hired as the bench coach for the Cardinals.

And, now, as of last week, he’s the new manager of the Miami Marlins.

We’ll see what happens.

ey West officials at the Nov. 1 city commission meeting chose a consulting firm to reenvision and revitalize Duval Street and approved the job description for the next city manager.

As of noon on Nov. 1, six people had applied for the job. Applicants have until Nov. 30 to respond to the city’s Help Wanted ad. A hiring consultant will narrow down the field to the top eight or 10 and pass her recommendations to the city manager search committee, which will further narrow the list to three candidates who will come to town for a series of interviews and public receptions.

Stantec Consulting, based in Coral Gables, was chosen from among the top three ranked companies that responded to a Request for Qualifications for the Duval Street project.

Stantec, which worked on the revitalization of Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale and Franklin Street in Tampa, emphasized in its proposal, “We understand that to be successful, this effort needs to go far beyond simply reconstructing a roadway. It’s a project that must capture the excitement and energy of the community, formulate a vision, and balance many interests and needs: local business, residents, preservation, resilience, special events, tourism, mobility, funding mechanisms, maintenance, and many more. It’s a project that must be implementable with the least amount of disruption to life in Key West, is fundable, and meets the overall objectives of the City. It is a project that the community must be proud of, that retains the essence and authenticity of Duval Street, while also preparing for the decades to come.”

Commissioners asked representatives from the three top-ranked companies about how they would involve the public in the planning and priority process and how they would prevent disruption to businesses.

Commissioner Jimmy Weekley also reminded the groups, “There’s an assumption that all the businesses are in favor of this revitalization, but that’s not going to be the case.” He also suggested that the consultants “Don’t just have public meetings here at City Hall, but have some down on Duval Street, maybe at La Concha Hotel.”

What wasn’t said…

The harshest words of the evening were neither spoken nor discussed, but were found in Mayor Teri Johnston’s performance evaluation of City Attorney Shawn Smith.

The six commissioners and the mayor each submitted their evaluations of the attorney, which were approved at the meeting without any discussion.

While all six commissioners gave Smith a score of 4 or 5 (out of a possible 5) in each performance category, Johnston was more critical in both her scoring and her comments.

“I continue to be concerned by the lack of action by the city attorney on requests and direction by the commission,” Johnston wrote. “The city attorney has been given direction since 2009 to negotiate or take legal action to open up Admirals Cut.” She was referring to the small strip of water that separates Opal Key Resort from the city-owned Truman Waterfront. City officials have long wanted a footbridge across Admirals Cut. She also writes that Smith has failed to enforce the lease requirements of Southernmost Beach Cafe and the adjacent pocket park at the south end of Duval Street. The restaurant there is required to pay the city a 6.5% of its gross sales as part of its lease. Johnston writes that no payment has been collected for four years.

The mayor gave Smith a score of 2 (Improvement Needed) in the categories of “accepts direction in a positive manner,” and “works well with other employees.” The other six commissioners gave him a 4 or 5 in those and all other categories.

“The city attorney appears to have been in more altercations this past year with employees and the public,” Johnston writes. “The city manager, planning director, strategic planning consultant and our newly hired director of housing have all been consistent recipients of the city attorney’s ire. This unprofessional treatment of our city employees has got to stop right now.”

No discussion occurred about the evaluations, which were accepted as part of a bulk approval.

“In light of the outstanding reviews from the other six commission members, the mayor is once again in the minority,” City Attorney Shawn Smith told the Keys Weekly on Nov. 2, the morning after the meeting.

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KEYS WEEKLY

By: Tracy and Sean McDonald

THE SCOREBOARD Team

Sport

Opponent

ISAAC HOLMES Date

Result

Marathon

Football University School

10/28

L, 44-38

Key West

Football Ft. Myers Gateway

10/28

W, 27-3

Coral Shores Football Ransom Everglades 10/28

L, 36-35

Isaac Holmes dodges Key West defenders during the Hurricanes’ rivalry matchup against Key West on Oct. 21. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly

THIS WEEK IN KEYS SPORTS

Date

School

Sport

Opponent

Start Time

11/4

Coral Shores

Girls Soccer (preseason)

Seminole HS (@ Founders Park)

4 p.m.

11/4

Coral Shores

Swimming

@ Regionals (NSU University School Aquatics)

10 a.m.

11/4

Key West

Football

Bishop Verot

7 p.m.

11/4

Coral Shores

Football

@ Palmer Trinity

4 p.m.

11/5

All Keys Teams

Cross Country

@ States (Apalachee Regional Park, Tallahassee)

7:50 a.m. (girls), 8:40 a.m. (boys)

11/5

Key West

Girls Soccer (preseason)

Seminole

11 a.m.

11/6

Key West

Girls Soccer

@ Mater Academy Charter

3:30 p.m.

11/7

Coral Shores

Girls Soccer

@ South Florida HEAT

4 p.m.

11/8

Marathon

Boys Soccer

Coral Shores

4 p.m.

11/9

All Keys Teams

Girls Weightlifting

@ Marathon

3:30 p.m.

11/9

Key West

Girls Soccer

Coral Shores

4 p.m.

11/10

Key West

Boys Soccer

@ St. Brendan

3:30 p.m.

11/10

Marathon

Boys Soccer

@ Westwood

4 p.m.

11/11

Coral Shores

Swimming

@ States (Sailfish Splash Park, Stuart)

10 a.m.

11/12

Key West

Swimming

@ States (Sailfish Splash Park, Stuart)

10 a.m.

“Isaac continues to strive for excellence in every game situation.”

Quarterback/ Defensive End Coral Shores, Junior

— Coral Shores coach Ed Holly

If you follow Monroe County prep sports, you know Coral Shores’ Isaac Holmes is a talented basketball player. On Oct. 28, it was clear that he is a multisport force of nature. In the Oct. 28 game against Ransom Everglades, Holmes stepped up as a leader, playing out of position to fill in as the Hurricanes’ quarterback for much of the game. When the clock hit zeroes, Holmes was 2 for 3 in his passing attempts for 59 yards and had six rushes for 55 yards and a touchdown on the ground. He also had 34 receiving yards for the night.

And that was just on offense.

Defensively, Holmes had five tackles, three of which were for a loss, and six defensive pressures to his credit. He capped off his stats with an interception, which he carried 51 yards for a pick-6 and his second touchdown of the night.

For his phenomenal gameplay and willingness to take on a leadership role, Isaac Holmes is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.

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KEYS WEEKLY

By: Tracy and Sean McDonald

The Coral Shores defense wraps up a Ransom Everglades runner. JOY SMITH/Purely Joyous Photography

KEYS FOOTBALL TEAMS HAVE A MIXED BAG IN POSTSEASON PLAY

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rior to the 2022 season, each Keys athletic director and coaching staff faced some difficult choices as far as scheduling goes. The FHSAA rolled out a new classification system which forced schools in the Keys to choose: travel extensively throughout the season and maintain eligibility for a state title, find a nontraditional conference or play as an independent school. Key West chose the first option. Coral Shores has been a member of a conference of like-minded smaller schools across South Florida for several years now.

Marathon opted for independence.

Marathon ends with first winning record in five years Marathon’s independent school decision means it is now finished playing on the gridiron this season. Despite no playoff eligibility, the Fins still enjoyed their most successful season in years.

The Dolphins completed their season on Oct. 28 at home against NSU University School, a team they had beaten earlier this season despite a series of lightning delays and shortened quarters. This time around, the Sharks came out on top, beating Marathon 44-38.

Marathon’s offensive unit was all systems go Friday night. Thomas Eubank scored twice on short yardage attempts and Daeshawn Holmes caught an 8-yard touchdown pass tossed by Malachi Hawkins. Hawkins scored twice on the ground for the Fins, amassing 257 rushing yards on the night.

Though the offense was able to score at will on the Sharks, the Fins defense was missing multiple starters.

They were without both starting cornerbacks at the first whistle, and the roster dwindled as the night wore on, a testament to the fatigue and wear and tear typical of a small squad forced to play both sides of the ball.

Malachi Hawkins (2) makes it look easy, with 257 yards rushing and two touchdowns in the last game against NSU University School on Oct. 28. BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly. See more game photos and halftime flag football awards photos at shadypalmphotography.com.

The Dolphins had a chance to win in the final minutes of the game, but a fumble at the goal line gave the Sharks the ball and a final drive for NSU University School gave them the win. Marathon ended the season at 5-4, securing a winning record for the first time since 2017.

Ransom Everglades takes advantage of battered Coral Shores roster Coral Shores played Ransom Everglades on Oct. 28 in the FIFC state football semifinals. The ’Canes beat Ransom soundly on Sept. 30, but were plagued with some nagging injuries. Though they played until the end and more, the ’Canes fell to the Raiders 36-35 in an overtime heartbreaker.

With lineman Xavyer Arrington and quarterback Yemcel Moreno sidelined by injury for most of the game, the ’Canes looked to Isaac Holmes to call their snaps. Holmes ran for one touchdown on the night and added another one as a defender on a 51-yard pick-6. Moreno had a 9-yard rushing touchdown in limited play, adding a spark to the ’Canes offense. Chuck Jacobsen scored two rushing touchdowns, one in overtime, which appeared to keep the ’Canes alive in the matchup.

Tied up at 28-28 at the end of the game, Coral Shores got the ball first in the overtime period and scored with a Jacobsen run. The extra point put the Canes ahead, but not for long. Ransom managed to score quickly in their overtime possession and opted to go for 2 rather than play it safe and tie the game again. The conversion was good, propelling Ransom to a spot in the conference championship.

While Coral Shores won’t have a shot at the conference title, the team will bring everything it has on Friday, Nov. 4 in a redemption matchup against Palmer Trinity School.

Palmer handed the Hurricanes their first loss early this season. A win would secure third place in the final conference standings for the ’Canes. The road contest will kick off at 4 p.m. at Palmer.

Key West tops Fort Myers Gateway, fights to stay alive in postseason Key West hit the road Oct. 28 to play Fort Myers Gateway in a district matchup. The Conchs’ defense came up big against Gateway, allowing just 3 points scored on a field goal in the Eagles’ opening drive. Coach Johnny Hughes praised his defense, saying, “We did a lot of bending, not breaking.”

Once the Conchs got hold of the ball, the scoring was all Key West in the 27-3 win. James Reynolds scored two rushing touchdowns, Jakari Blackman had one, and quarterback Adrian Mira connected with Kevon Mills for a passing touchdown.

Key West now faces a powerful Bishop Verot squad in a district makeup game, rescheduled due to Hurricane Ian. The Conchs will be playing for postseason survival against the Vikings, who have a talented quarterback and a bevy of target options.

The winner of FHSAA 2S District 16 is anybody’s guess at this point, but a win against Verot will put Key West in a three-way tie for first. Should the Conchs secure a win, the winner of the district and the team given the nod to move forward into the playoffs will be determined by the FHSAA power rankings.

Power rankings take various aspects of the game into account, including difficulty of schedule, opponents’ win/loss records, opponents’ prior playoff appearances and record. Essentially, a loss to a powerhouse team such as Cardinal Gibbons, which Key West faced earlier this season, is better than a win against a less talented team.

Kickoff on Friday, Nov. 4 is at 7 p.m. in Key West.

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RESPIRATORY VIRUS SPREADING RSV particularly a danger to infants

WORKERS GET TIME & A HALF FOR STORM TASKS, EVEN FOR REGULAR HOURS

JIM McCARTHY

jim@keysweekly.com

“W

e’re seeing a lot of it.

A lot.” Those were the words local pediatrician Dr. Stan Zuba used to describe a recent spike in respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, among children throughout the country, state and the Florida Keys.

RSV is a contagious virus that can lead to complications and hospitalizations, particularly among children under 2 years old. In the past three to four weeks, hospitals across the country have seen a surge in cases among infants, those born prematurely and kids with congenital heart failure or immune deficiencies.

Older children and adults are also susceptible to RSV, though the dangers are far less than in infants.

While RSV causes cold-like symptoms for older children and adults, the virus can cause serious respiratory illness in babies, including lung infections such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia.

“They should see a doctor as soon as possible, especially if they're premature or have congenital heart disease or anything that makes them at higher risk,” Zuba said.

The Florida Department of Health began tracking RSV in children under the age of 5 in early September, when many regions in the state witnessed a spike in cases. According to DOH, emergency department visits for RSV among children under 5 years of age spiked more compared to previous years. RSV activity in children over 5 years was also above levels observed during the same time in previous years.

Zuba said RSV cases increase during the winter months in the northern part of the country. In Florida, RSV is prevalent year-round and worsens during the winter months. But Zuba said he and other doctors began seeing RSV cases for the last four to six weeks in numbers they haven’t seen in a long time.

“A lot of these viruses, including influenza and RSV, were dormant during a time when COVID was so overwhelming. Now that COVID is waning, these are coming back with vengeance even stronger than they were previously as far as numbers,” Zuba said.

The Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition and Florida Department of Health in Monroe County said they are

HURRICANE IAN COSTS MONROE COUNTY $180K IN OVERTIME MANDY MILES mandy@keysweekly.com

H working together to ensure families are aware of the recent increase in RSV infections.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), virtually all children get an RSV infection by the time they are 2 years old.

RSV may not be severe when it starts, but it can become more serious within a few days. RSV infections can go from mild symptoms to hospitalization in less than a week. Health officials said it’s important to watch babies for worsening symptoms.

If the child is sick and parents notice short, shallow or fast breathing that isn’t normal for them, make an appointment with a doctor right away.

Pediatricians will be able to evaluate the potentially dangerous virus and help explain how to best manage the symptoms the baby is experiencing.

One of the best treatments for RSV in older kids and adults is honey, according to Zuba.

“Studies have been done on buckwheat honey, and one teaspoon every 6 hours is better than any over-thecounter cough medicine,” he said.

He also emphasized the importance of washing hands, isolating older kids who are sick and getting to a doctor right away with infants who have symptoms that are consistent with RSV. “It’s extremely contagious. Even if it’s a mild case, parents can expect that their child will cough anywhere from one to four weeks and have respiratory symptoms for up to a month afterwards,” Zuba said.

For more information, contact your local pediatrician, healthcare provider or the Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition’s office at 305-293-8424.

People can also read more about RSV on the American Academy of Pediatrics and Center for Disease Control and Prevention websites.

urricane Ian has cost Monroe County about $180,000 in overtime pay to 201 county employees.

Overtime amounts for the city of Key West also have been requested and will appear in a subsequent article.

Payroll reports from the County Clerk’s office show that county employees receive time-and-a-half for any storm-related work they do, even during their regular work hours. For storm-related work conducted beyond their normal working hours, employees receive double their normal hourly pay.

Employees worked just over 2,000 hours during their normal schedules, but on storm-related tasks, so they were compensated at time-and-a-half for a total of $104,000, payroll spreadsheets show.

Some employees worked a total of 580 hours beyond their usual work day, and received double their usual hourly pay, which totaled $44,124.

Overtime payments to the 201 employees who requested it range in amounts from $38 to $8,500 with the majority of the 201 employees who received storm overtime getting between $300 and $800 in overtime.

County Airports Director Richard Strickland earned the most overtime at $8,500, which was likely related to runway damage at Key West International Airport and a fire at one of the private hangars the day after the storm. Also at Key West Airport, Chris Hawks received $3,500; Erick D’Leon received $6,000 and Ritchie Wright received $2,800.

Cab Bentley at the Key West Airport Fire & Rescue division received $4,300. In airport security, Cale Hartle received $3,000 and Luis Garay received $5,300 in overtime pay.

Charlie Mather with the county’s fire department earned $4,001 in overtime. The county’s emergency management department — Alari Luttazi, Matt Massoud, Jeff Manning and Valeri Kolessar — each earned

$2,500 to $3,200 in overtime compensation.

Shannon Weiner, the county’s director of emergency management, did not request any overtime pay.

Additional overtime amounts included $3,300 for Thomas Henry and $2,900 for John Allen, both in the Parks and Beaches department, $2,500 for public information officer Kristen Livengood and the same for Willie DeSantis in the county’s maintenance department.

In the county’s finance office, Julie Cuneo received $2,300 in overtime, and in the engineering department, Judy Clarke received $2,855; Cary Knight received $2,500. Daryl Greenlee received $2,800 in the fleet management division.

County overtime pay has been under some scrutiny since the start of the COVID pandemic in 2020. County officials back then reluctantly paid $1.5 million in overtime for the one-month period from mid-March to mid-April, when employees were working under an emergency response pay policy that has since been rescinded.

In April 2020, County Commissioner Craig Cates said, “I just feel it’s unfair, with thousands of people out of work and hundreds of businesses closed, for us to be paying staff time and a half under an emergency response pay policy, when not all of them are working solely on matters related to COVID.” During the four-week time period that the overtime was accruing, 61 other county employees had been put on paid administrative leave before they were furloughed and encouraged to apply for unemployment.

The county commission has since ended the emergency response pay policy, meaning the overall time-and-a-half pay rates are no longer in effect, although the Hurricane Ian-related payroll sheets show that employees still earned time-and-a-half for working their regular hours, but on stormrelated tasks.

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COLLEGE INVITES FUTURE STUDENTS TO A VIRTUAL INFO EVENT LEARN ABOUT ADMISSION PROCESS ON NOV. 9

Burton Memorial Methodist Church took in hundreds of pounds of food during "Feed the Keys Friday." CONTRIBUTED

GIVING SPIRIT ON DISPLAY DURING ‘BE LIKE MIKE’ WEEK Keys community showcases kindness and compassion

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CFK students Jude Marceau and Lesley Pazo study together on the Key West campus. CONTRIBUTED

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he College of the Florida Keys (CFK) invites prospective students to learn more about the various academic and career training opportunities available at CFK through a Future Students Virtual Event on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m.

Topics to be covered include: • Academic and career training programs, including bachelor’s degrees in business, hospitality, marine science and nursing.

• Guaranteed transfer to Florida universities with an associate in arts degree.

• Programs and services at the new Upper Keys Center in Key Largo.

• Paying for college: cost comparisons, financial aid, scholarships, payment plans.

• Steps to become a CFK student.

• Attendees will receive a code to waive the $30 application fee.

Applications to start classes in the spring semester, which begins Jan. 6, are due Dec. 12. Registration for the future student event is required. More information is at CFK.edu/futurestudents. For more information or to schedule a personal information session, contact Marissa Owens, CFK director of recruitment, at recruiter@cfk. edu or call 305-809-3207.

— Contributed

he week of Oct. 17-21 marked United Way of Collier and the Keys’ first “Be Like Mike” Week in the Florida Keys, culminating in the officially recognized “Be Like Mike” Day on Oct. 21.

Beloved Monroe County Commissioner and restaurateur “Mangrove” Mike Forster was a member of the United Way of Collier and the Keys’ Local Advisory Board at the time of his passing in 2021. UWCK staff and board members planned the event so that the entire week honored Forster’s untiring commitment to making life better for Keys residents. It culminated in a “Feed the Keys” community-wide food drive on Oct. 21, what would have been Mike’s 62nd birthday.

"When UWCK found out that KAIR was having difficulty keeping up with the demand for food, they found a way to honor Mike Forster and increase our food pantry supplies,” said Marjorie Roberts, executive director of KAIR. “The food drive was a big success.

UWCK has frequently helped KAIR with financial and technical assistance to successfully resolve challenges in serving our community.”

Along with more than 40 volunteers, UWCK staff and partners removed nearly 400 pounds of trash from Keys beaches, delivered thousands of dollars in much-needed supplies to local nonprofits aiding children and animals, and collected hundreds of pounds of food at three area food pantries in Tavernier, Marathon and Key West. Food received during the Keyswide food drive was also distributed among three additional nonprofits, ensuring the entire community benefited from the generous donations.

UWCK Board Members Maria Jones, Brandi Horton, and Bill Doxey deliver supplies to Marr-velous Pet Rescue in the Upper Keys for ‘Waggin' Wednesday.’ CONTRIBUTED

“When the Sheriff’s Office heard about ‘Be Like Mike Week’ we jumped on board right away,” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay, who became the event’s only Platinum donor. “We had a great time remembering and honoring my friend and community leader Mike Forster’s memory.”

In addition to the sheriff’s support, UWCK received notable donations from County Commissioner Michelle Coldiron, CBT Construction and Development Inc., First State Bank, Key Largo Sunset Rotary and many more supporters. Plans are underway to make “Be Like Mike” week an annual event in the Florida Keys. Everyone is encouraged to not limit themselves to that one week out of the year to pay it forward – there is no reason we can’t all #BeLikeMike year-round. ­— Contributed

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ZONTA RACES RAISE MONEY FOR MAMMOGRAMS

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onta Club of Key West will host its 30th Annual ABC (Awareness Breast Cancer) 10K and 5K Walk/ Run on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Higgs Beach. This event raises money to cover mammograms and other diagnostic and preventive screenings for women in the Lower Keys who otherwise cannot afford them.

“The Florida Keys is a highrisk county for breast cancer, given our geography and large number of residents who do not have health insurance. This year we expect an even greater need for women’s health funds due to the financial hardships many women and their families face,” said Mechelle Burgohy, committee chair for the event and Zonta board member.

Zonta has helped alleviate some of the barriers to healthcare in the Keys. With the money raised at ABC, over 3,500 mammograms were provided to local women. The club has never turned any woman requesting these services away and has made it easier for uninsured and underinsured women to receive these life-saving screenings.

More information is at tinyurl.com/abc30th. Additional registration details follow.

• 10K: Registration fee is $35 if you register online by 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4. After that, the registration fee is $40. Race starts at 7:30 am. Awards given to overall male and female winners, top three male and female winners, and Masters (40+) male and female winners.

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• 5K: Registration fee is $30 if you register online by 4 p.m. on Nov. 4. Then, registration fee is $35. Race starts at 8 a.m.. Awards given in the same categories as 10K, as well as nine other age group categories.

In-person registration and packet pickup will be held at Higgs Beach parking lot, 1000 Atlantic Blvd., Key West from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4 and from 7 a.m. to 7:25 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5.

A Kids Fun Run (no charge) will start around 9:15 a.m. No registration is required for the Kids Fun Run. A live radio remote on WEOW 92.7 as well as music will add to the festivities on race day.

Puzzle piece finisher medals and T-shirts for the first 200 people will be distributed as well as postrace snacks and drinks.

Tickets for the ABC chance drawing are also being sold now and will be sold at the event. The chance drawing features seven prizes, including a pendant from Emeralds International, two- and three-night stays from Marriott Beachside and Wyndham Timeshare, respectively, Esky Rods Personalized Fishing Rod, $250 cash and a Pandora bracelet. The drawing will be conducted after the race on Nov. 5. Need not be present to win. For tickets and to learn more, email zontakeywest@ gmail.com or call 305-304-9117.

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Jeff Bouton points out a migrating raptor at the Florida Keys Hawkwatch. MARK HEDDEN/Keys Weekly

SUPERSTITION, STATISTICS & PEREGRINE FALCONS

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eff Bouton is not a superstitious person, though some days it is near impossible to believe that.

By “some days” I mean every Oct. 10, which Florida Keys Hawkwatch considers Día De Los Peregrinos, or Day of the Peregrines.

Bouton is always convinced it will be the best and “birdiest” day of the season. It’s reassuring to know this belief doesn’t derive from anything occult so much as from data. He’s like one of those baseball MARK obsessives who can tell you the RBIs and batting averHEDDEN ages of every player on the field. Except he obsesses on migrating birds of prey, and peregrine falcons most ... is a photographer, writer, and of all. semi-professional “I’ve been here every year for 10/10 since 2016, birdwatcher. He except, of course, for 2017 when the count season got has lived in Key Irma-ed out of existence,” Bouton said a few weeks West for more than 25 years and back, on Oct. 10 of this year. may no longer His showing up on Oct. 10, 2016 was most likely be employable in inspired by what happened on Oct. 10, 2015. A total of the real world. He 1,506 peregrines were counted that day. The Florida is also executive Keys Hawkwatch consistently counts more peregrine director of the Florida Keys Audu- falcons than any other count on the planet. And 1,506 bon Society. was the greatest single-day count anywhere ever.

I’d sprained my ankle pretty badly the day before, but when I heard the numbers they were seeing at the hawkwatch, my wife drove me up. I crutched around the platform and caught sight of the last 400 or 500 birds. It was one of the more crazy and intense things I’d seen in my life, and I’m pretty sure I would have felt that way even if I wasn’t out of my head on Vicodin.

It’s that day Bouton always cites first as his reason for coming on Oct. 10.

“The next highest day of 651 was on 10/10 in 2012,” Bouton said. “Then last year, we had 609 on 10/10, which was our fourth best single-day peregrine falcon flight ever. So statistically I think it’s safe to say this is the peak day. Granted it can move one way or the other, depending on conditions, but more often than not, 10/10 is the best day for peregrines. And it’s kind of magical.”

It should be noted that in the 1970s peregrines east of the Mississippi had pretty much been wiped out by DDT, and their numbers have slowly been coming back over the decades.

Bouton works as the sales and marketing manager at Kowa Sporting Optics, which produces binoculars and spotting scopes.

Kowa is one of the main sponsors of the hawkwatch project, and Bouton is one of the small core group of people who make it happen every year.

We weren’t sure he was going to make it this year, though.

He lives with his wife and son in Port Charlotte and they were hit pretty hard by Hurricane Ian. The storm tore away part of their roof, which let the water in and caused the ceiling to collapse.

“The worst part of it was I lost a lot of my bird books that I’ve been collecting for the last 40-some years,” he said. “It’s kind of an emotional thing. It’s like they’re treasures reminding me of different times and adventures I’ve had over the last – let’s not do the math.”

Bouton said he discovered birdwatching when introduced to it by his sixth-grade teacher, Kevin Griffith.

“He later introduced me to a snowy owl on a winter day walking home from school when I was 16. And then, three months

later, he introduced me to the Braddock Bay Hawk Watch. I went there and had a day of over 20,000 raptors that passed literally mere miles from my childhood home, where I’d lived my entire life,” he said.

“I remember I went home around mid-afternoon that same day, went into my backyard, looked up, and lo and behold, there they were. They’d been soaring over my house and over my head my entire childhood and I never noticed them. So that was the hook. And then, because I lived literally at one of the best spring hawkwatch sites in North America, I got intimately involved in the hawkwatch there and then into hawk banding after that. So that all kind of led me down a dark path,” he said.

Bouton went on to work as a hawk bander and counter at places like Cape May, New Jersey, before moving to Alaska to do raptor surveys and guide for close to a decade. (He also worked as a karaoke host, which makes him prone to breaking into song at any moment.)

He moved to Florida in the mid-2000s to be closer to family.

I met him around that time. We spent an afternoon trapping and banding raptors when there was a seasonal trapping blind set up across the road from Curry Hammock State Park, and we’ve seen each other a couple times every year since.

So we were all more than pleased when the clouds of chaos created by Hurricane Ian parted somewhat, and Jeff had enough of a respite to make a last-minute run down to the count for Día De Los Peregrinos.

The peregrines, at first, seemed to be unaware of the date on the calendar. By 3 p.m. we’d only counted 80 of them, and they’d all been really high and distant. And then the rain came, first one band, then another. We figured we wouldn’t even make it to 100 birds, which seemed like the minimum number to have it feel like a successful day for that time of year (even if that was more peregrines than most people would see in their lifetime).

But then the weather cleared some, and the world felt a little refreshed. Peregrines started appearing again, lower and closer now, moving fast. You could see the brightness in the throats of the adults, and the occasional bulge of a recent meal. We counted another 33 birds in less than an hour.

It was officially quitting time.

“One hundred and thirteen. That’s a good number to quit at,” Jeff said.

But we all stayed and kept counting.

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REJECTED WELCOME SLOGANS FOR THE NEW KEY WEST AIRPORT CONCOURSE 10. Come as you are; leave broke as hell.

9. Home of the Southernmost strain of herpes.

8. Official airport of the Witness Protection Program 7. We proudly provide Charmin toilet paper.

6. Where “One Human Family” comes to get drunk!

5. Welcome to the intersection of humidity and idiocy.

4. Home of the $14 domestic draft beer. You’re welcome.

We’re glad you’re here.

3. Got weed? Our TSA agents couldn’t care less.

2. Welcome to Key West, home of your third wife.

1. Try the sea turtle soup.

Nov. 3-5 • Parrot Heads in Paradise presents the 2022 Meeting of the Minds for Jimmy Buffett fans.

Concerts and other events take place at various venues. Visit phip.com.

Nov. 6-13 • Race World Offshore presents the Offshore World Championship powerboat races at Truman Waterfront. VIsit raceworldoffshore.com for details and a full schedule.

Through Nov. 12 • “Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville – The Musical” at the Waterfront Playhouse is a madcap love story, with an erupting volcano, tap-dancing zombies and classic Buffett songs. Visit waterfrontplayhouse. org.

Tuesday, Nov. 8 • Kickoff reception for the commissioning of the USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee at the Custom House Museum. Learn about the upcoming commissioning (scheduled for May 2023), Nurse Higbee, and the impact of the Navy in Key West over the past 200 years. Free admission and cash bar, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Custom House Museum, 281 Front St., Key West.

Thursday, Nov. 10 • Join Lead Park Ranger Curtis Hall as he discusses the remote location of Dry Tortugas National Park as part of the Key West Art & Historical Society’s Distinguished Speaker Series.

Hall will present “Dry Tortugas – A Confluence of Human History, Natural Resources, Ambitious Fortifications and Remote National Park,” from 6 to 7 p.m. at Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St. Nov. 16-20 • Key West Film Festival features more than 75 films in five days at various venues. Visit keywestff.com for details.

Saturday, Nov. 19 • Historian George Born speaks at the Oldest House Museum & Gardens, 322 Duval St. Admission is free. Donations to the Old Island Restoration Foundation are encouraged.

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ey West International Airport broke ground on Nov. 2 on enhancements and upgrades that will provide more waiting room in the departure area and jetways to eliminate the liability of passengers walking across the tarmac. The runway is not being lengthened and the project is not an expansion that will allow more flights into Key West, Richard Strickland, director of airports, has repeatedly emphasized. He also acknowledges the charm and affection people feel for the island-style airport and open-air tarmac crossings. But the issue is one of liability from the FAA, and cannot continue.

While we eagerly await the new departure lounge — and the ability to sit in a chair rather than someone’s lap — we bring you our….

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

What: “Walking Through Clear Water in a Pool Painted Black” by Cookie Mueller Why: Ms. Mueller was not only an infamous downtown NYC doyenne; she was an author, an advice columnist and a muse to John Waters. It’s been said that everyone who met her loved her.

This collection showcases her unique voice recounting her misadventures, from ALMOST meeting Charles Manson to dropping acid with Divine. Dr. Mueller (as she was also known) is kinda like David Sedaris but without all the bourgeois aspiration. Cookie Mueller’s aesthetic will appeal to anyone who enjoyed Key West before 1991. Thank God this book is here for all you Squares who will never be Cool.

Where: This book is available in print (hard copy) from the Monroe County Library system.

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

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PUMPKIN CARVING KEYS STYLE Annual contest sees winners from DC and Canada

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n offbeat Halloween tradition took place in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary this past weekend, when scuba divers submerged 25 feet to carve jack-o’-lanterns during the annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest.

In waters off Key Largo, underwater artists of all ages used dive knives and other carving tools to transform their orange gourds into spook-tacular Halloween jack-o’-lanterns. The 18 participating divers were challenged to keep the hollow, naturally buoyant pumpkins from floating off while they carved their creations.

The team of Emily Beukers of Washington, D.C., and Miranda Potrie of British Columbia, Canada, impressed the judges with a “shark-tastic” cutout accented with a skillfully sculpted skull and crossbones. The duo won a free dive trip for two at Amoray Dive Resort, the contest’s organizer.

Other standout entries included a very cool cat, a pirate with an eye patch and a knife between its teeth, a jack-o’-lantern worn as a dive helmet, a screaming ghoul and sea creatures including octopus and jellyfish.

Curious finned and gilled yellowtail spectators swam close to the artistic action, hanging around for any bits of “food” that floated off.

The annual contest, scheduled around October’s traditional Halloween celebration, was staged near Horseshoe Reef about five miles off Key Largo.

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WORLD AIDS DAY IS DEC. 1 KEY WEST AIDS MEMORIAL HONORS LOST LIVES

The Key West AIDS Memorial is at the foot of Edward Knight Pier next to Higgs Beach. CONTRIBUTED

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n preparation of World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, 2022, family, friends and loved ones have submitted names of those who have died of AIDS-related causes, and who showed their love of the Florida Keys by living, working or visiting here.

A candlelight march will leave City Hall at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 1 and proceed down White Street to the AIDS Memorial. The names of all 1,325 people inscribed on the memorial will be read aloud during the march. A ceremony will follow the march at the memorial.

Their names will be etched and added to the stone memorial located at the Edward B. Knight Pier, White Street and Atlantic Boulevard in Key West.

A minimum contribution of $250 is suggested which covers the cost of the engraving each year. New names are added to the memorial each year and dedicated at the annual World AIDS Day ceremony on Dec. 1.

The Key West AIDS Memorial was built with private funds and donated to the city of Key West in 1997. At the time of its dedication ceremony held on World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, 2014, the memorial included 730 names. Today it pays tribute to over 1,325 people.

The site was the first municipal AIDS Memorial in the world and serves as a tribute to the accepting and generous community of Key West. Donations may be made at keywestaidsmemorial.org.

The Friends of the AIDS Memorial is a non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible.

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ou don’t want to talk too much about the energy of things, lest anyone think you’re the crystal-rubbing, aura-seeing kind. But man, the energy coming from the crowd during the Oct. 29 Fantasy Fest Parade was just so palpable. After its threeyear absence, it just felt refreshing and, well, good.

Some people dressed up, some people didn’t, but nearly everyone seemed genuinely happy to be there. (Some were perhaps even ecstatic.)

The lead float was assembled

by Tony Baltimore and the crew at Wonderdog Studios, and sponsored by Conch Town Records. Baltimore and his band played songs that were written and recorded here in Key West. There was a lot of dancing in the parade AND in the crowds.

Years ago, the photographer Paul Fusco covered the funeral services for Robert F. Kennedy for

Look magazine. Instead of shooting ceremonies and a flag-draped casket, Fusco rode the funeral train as it made its way across the countryside and photographed the crowds lining the route.

A lot of them are blurry, flawed photographs, but in the best way.

They stop me in my tracks every time I see one.

The raffish wholesomeness (wholesome raffishness?) that comprises much of Fantasy Fest is, of course, the polar opposite of a somber funeral procession. But I’ve always tried to take Fusco’s lessons to heart – and look the other way, if only to see what’s there.

I’ve walked along with the parade during its last few iterations and have always found it rewarding to take pictures of the crowds.

Though the on-float and in-costume images are definitely the main show, the sidelines can be great, too. And really, what’s the point of a parade if no one is watching?

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FANTASY FEST PARADE WINNERS & 2023 THEME ANNOUNCED

‘UNIFORMS & UNICORNS — 200 YEARS OF SAILING INTO FANTASY’ IS NEXT YEAR’S THEME

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Fifer’s Follies ‘Alice’s Excellent Adventure’ entry won the $5,000 Bud Light Fantasy Fest Parade Grand Prize for Best Overall in Saturday night’s parade. CAROL TEDESCO/ FantasyFest.com

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eys creativity and resilience were displayed in a pageantry of glitter, feathers, flowers and incandescent imagination on Oct. 29, as Key West’s Fantasy Fest parade made its way down Duval Street for the first time since 2019 and the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Three dozen entries — one stretching nearly a full city block — competed for $20,000 in prizes. And the winners are: • Best in Entertainment and Best in Costume: Lower Keys Fluffers with “The Birdcage at 801 Sesame Street.”

• Best Interpretation of Theme: Mystic Crew of Key West with “Sleepy Saturday Morning.”

• Best Walking Group: “Mother Nature Celebration” by Daniel Bitnar.

• Best Conch Style: “Willy Wonka” presented by the 40ft Sharpie Crew.

• The Green Parrot’s Best Live Music Award: Grand Marshal Tony Baltimore – “Let’s all go Insane!”

• The We Cycle Best Bike Award: Virginia Wark with the Southernmost Slow Riders: “Lost @ SEE.” • Directors Choice Award: Stanley Shaw Construction’s “Madder than Mad Max.” • Best Overall, $5,000 Grand Prize: Fifer’s Follies’ “Alice’s Excellent Adventure.” The elaborate three-float entry stretched nearly a full Duval Street block and included one float devoted entirely to an imposing queen of hearts scene, and another to an elaborate tea party overseen by a giant Cheshire Cat with an articulating head. Street marchers included dancing teacups, suits of playing cards

attired in voluminous skirts on wheels, and an eccentric cast of “Crazy Alices” bringing up the rear. The cash award was presented this year by the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys & Key West.

The Bud Light Fantasy Fest Parade is traditionally followed with announcement of the following year’s theme, which is selected through a “Call for Themes” contest. This year, Izzy Weaver of Nashville, Tennessee, scored two seats in the judge’s stand at next year’s parade with the submission, “Uniforms & Unicorns.”

“2023 marks the 200-year anniversary of establishment of both Monroe County and Key West’s first Naval base, so our panel of judges agreed that ‘Uniforms & Unicorns — 200 Years of Sailing into Fantasy’ captured the bicentennial of these historic events and the Keys’ effervescent spirit perfectly,” said Nadene Grossman Orr, Fantasy Fest director and president/CEO of We’ve Got the Keys event-planning company.

Fantasy Fest events and happenings wrapped up on Oct. 30 with Children’s Day at Bayview Park; “The Fat Lady Sings” Tea Dance at La Te Da Hotel, Restaurant, Cabaret and Bars; and several Fest finale pool parties at Southernmost Beach Resort’s Pineapple Pool, the Marker Key West Harbor Resort and Island House Key West Resort.

Fantasy Fest 2022 featured more than 80 events and was presented in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. Visit fantasyfest. com for photo galleries of 2022 highlights and advance 2023 festival news and information.

Cheered on by Virginia Wark, Jasmine Sanchez of Key West wins First Prize in the Key West Business Guild’s 39th annual Headdress Ball for her interpretation of Jasmine from the Disney classic ‘Aladdin.’ LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

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he Key West Business Guild’s 39th Headdress Ball took place Oct. 27 at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater.

A panel of judges awarded $4,500 in cash prizes. Headdress creations portrayed the Disney hit “Aladdin,” “Finding Nemo,” “Beetlejuice,” and other interpretations of

the 2022 Fantasy Fest theme “Cult Classics & Cartoon Chaos.”

The flamboyantly creative annual ball celebrates the LGBTQ community and is one of the highlights of Key West’s Fantasy Fest celebration.

Virginia Wark of Key West wins the second-place prize of $1,000 for her ‘Lights, Camera, Action’-inspired headdress. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

Key West Mayor Teri Johnston channels a bloodied Tippy Hendren from the Hitchcock film ‘The Birds.’ CAROL TEDESCO/FantasyFest.com

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he 2022 Fantasy Fest continued on Oct. 28 with the wildly popular Masquerade March, a longtime locals’ favorite and moving feast of costumed creativity open to all ages and most species.

With a crowd of revelers that organizers estimate at 10,000, the march kicked off at Truman Avenue and Francis Street and proceeded through Old Town Key West, with stops along the route for photo ops and adult beverages provided by selected guest houses.

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7 1. 2022 Fantasy Fest King Carlos Home marches as part of a ‘Schitt’s Creek’ TV series team. CAROL TEDESCO/FantasyFest.com 2. The eerie twins who haunt the Overlook Hotel in the film ‘The Shining’ appear in the form of Jim Werner, left, and Mike Sheridan, right, of Philadelphia.

3. Kyler Rhodes, center, is the hookah-smoking caterpillar from ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ surrounded, from left, by Melanie Breglio as Tweedle Dee; Ryan Glassburn, White Rabbit; Jessica Bauser, Tweedle Dum; Michele Rhodes, Cheshire Cat; and Kim Kelly as Alice.

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4. The ‘Fembots with Gold Member’ group gives a nod to the Austin Powers cult classic.

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5. David Johnson of Key West as Bugs Bunny’s larger-than-life gun-slinging adversary Yosemite Sam. 6. Surrounded by fellow colorful Troll Chaos Masquerade Marchers, Coleen Fitzsimmons, left, and Audrey Blum, right, peer from behind a cardboard tree made by float creators Blum, Heather Carruthers and Karin Koeppen.

7. ‘Wizard of Oz’-inspired flying monkeys, from left, Greg Cieslik, Dave Meadors and Scott Pridgen, all of Key West.

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1 HOUR EVERY FRIDAY

‘SMART RIDE’ CYCLISTS PEDAL MIAMI TO KEY WEST

FUNDRAISING JOURNEY BENEFITS HIV/AIDS ORGANIZATIONS

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ne hour a week makes a huge difference, and volunteers are always welcome every Friday and some Saturday mornings, from 8 to 9 a.m., when teams clean up a designated area of the island.

A troubling number of cigarette butts and plastic bags have been included in recent hauls. Please remember your reusable bags when shopping so we can keep the plastic off the streets, parking lots and, most importantly, out of the water. And dispose of cigarette butts in any receptacle rather than the street or sidewalk, as from there, they easily end up in the ocean.

The city of Key West and its residents ask everyone to do their part to help keep Key West beautiful. With simple steps like making sure you bag your trash before putting it in your Waste Management trash cans or Dumpsters, and making sure the lids on Dumpsters are closed, will keep a lot of trash from blowing into the streets. Call Waste Management at 305-296-8297 for any furniture items left on the city right of way.

Please pick up around your home or apartment complex.

Every piece of trash picked up is one less that may end up in

B the ocean that surrounds and sustains our island community.

It is not just the large items you can see easily when you are walking, but the smaller items such as bottle caps and cigarette butts that are collected by the volunteers that make the biggest difference.

It takes committed community involvement to Keep Key West Beautiful and we are making progress with every cleanup event and every spot that’s adopted.

Please call Dorian at the city of Key West at 305-8093782 to know more about how your business, nonprofit or club can help.

Upcoming Friday cleanups for November, all starting at 8 a.m.

Friday, Nov. 4: Kennedy Drive (Meet in the parking lot

by FKAA.) Friday, Nov. 11: Key West Cemetery (Meet by the cemetery gate.)

Friday, Nov. 18: Fort Street in Bahama Village (Meet in Frederick Douglass Gym parking lot.)

Friday, Nov. 25: City of Key West Fire Station (Meet at Angela and Simonton parking lot.)

— Contributed

by Dorian Patton

icyclists will pedal through the entire Florida Keys island chain along scenic Overseas Highway and Heritage Trail routes during a 165mile Miami-to–Key West charity ride.

Hosted by TSR Adventures Inc. and called the “SMART Ride,” or “Southern Most AIDS/ HIV Ride Two Thousand Twenty-Two,” the event is slated for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18-19. It typically attracts 400 to 500 solo riders, 250 volunteers and multiperson teams of people ranging in age from 18 to over 70.

According to organizers, the fundraiser is the secondlargest event of its kind in the United States.

Now in its 19th year, the ride has raised nearly $14 million, with 100% of proceeds distributed among HIV/AIDS service organizations throughout Florida.

Riders will depart Friday from the University of Miami’s Watsco Center at 1245 Dauer Drive in Coral Gables. The ride starts at sunrise, 6:41 a.m., with the first scheduled 100-mile trek to Hawks Cay Resort on Duck Key.

Rest stops are available about every 15 to 20 miles.

Entrants receive overnight housing, meals and the services of a medical team and a holistic and wellness tent throughout the event.

Scheduled overnight housing for participants and volunteer support staff is at Hawks Cay. On the second day, riders will cycle some 65 miles to Key West.

Once all entrants arrive, a 4-mile parade around Key West with police escort is slated for 2 p.m. Closing ceremonies will be held at the Truman Waterfront Pier.

The public is encouraged to join in the closing ceremonies to congratulate riders, crew and volunteers.

Post-ride celebrations are slated throughout the day Saturday at LGBTQ-friendly venues in Key West. They include a closing party at the Bourbon St. Complex, 724 Duval St., and a Sunday fundraiser featuring the sounds of Alexander Zenoz at Aqua, 711 Duval St. Registration for the 2022 ride is currently open with a fee of $135.

— Contributed

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TAKE ME HOME?

SAIL INTO HISTORY WITH BRAD BERTELLI HISTORIAN LEADS DISCUSSION ABOARD SAILBOAT

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he Keys Weekly family loves animals as much as our friends at the Florida Keys SPCA do, and we’re honored each week to showcase some “furever” friends that are ready, waiting and available for adoption at the organization’s Key West campus.

Florida Keys historian, author and Keys Weekly columnist Brad Bertelli will discuss Capt. Ben Baker, known as the king of the Florida Wreckers, who introduced pineapple farming to the Florida Keys during a Nov. 12 Historic Seaport Sail aboard the luxury yacht Argo Navis. CONTRIBUTED

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oted Florida Keys historian, author and Keys Weekly columnist Brad Bertelli will lead the next two-hour seafaring excursion presented by Key West Art & Historical Society in partnership with the sailing vessel Argo Navis.

The sail and discussion will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12.

Passengers aboard the catamaran Argo Navis will enjoy bloody marys, mimosas or non-alcoholic beverages and light breakfast fare while Bertelli shares the back story and personal insights about, “Capt.

Benjamin Baker and Florida Keys Pineapple Farming.”

Bertelli, a Keys resident since 2001, has been investigating various facets of Upper Keys history that he shares on his popular social media page and at in-person lectures.

His knowledge of Ben Baker,

known as the king of Florida Wreckers in the 19th century, is extensive and he will examine Baker’s connection to Key West and his later ventures of introducing pineapple farming to the Keys.

The next two upcoming tours on Argo Navis are “Lighthouses of the Florida Keys,” presented by Keys historian Cori Convertito on Dec. 15, and “Conch Cuisine & Culture,” presented by Key West Food Tours owner Analise Andrews on Jan. 19, 2023.

Historic Seaport Sails are limited to 50 attendees; reserve a spot at kwahs.org/upcomingevents. Tickets are $75 for KWAHS members, $90 for nonmembers.

For more information, contact Convertito at 305-295-6616 ext. 112 or email cconvertito@ kwahs.org.

From cats and dogs to Guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, reptiles and birds, the perfect addition to your family is waiting for you. The SPCA’s knowledgeable staff will help with advice and care tips while working to ensure a good fit between each pet and its people.

The SPCA’s Golden Paw program also provides special assistance with vet bills and medications for special-needs and older animals that require a little extra TLC. Check these pages each week for just a few of the animals waiting for a home and see them all at fkspca.org.

Squirrel is a 2-year-old male domestic shorthair. He’s a love bug, but shy at first. Let him approach you, then he showers you in love and kisses. He also gets along with other cats.

Roscoe is a 2-year-old male basset hound mix. He’s good around kids, other dogs and people and would love a home with a yard to sniff his heart out.

Daisy is a 2-year-old female retriever mix who likes walks in familiar areas, has basic training skills down and loves treats. She would do best in a home with no small children or animals, but could do well with a doggy friend her size.

— Contributed Bixby is an adult male rabbit who gets flirty looks from all the long-eared ladies at the shelter. He’s looking for a rabbit-loving family. He’s a little shy, but with a bit of time and patience will make a great friend.

Herman is a 3-year-old male domestic shorthair who still has lots of “kitten” energy, but can be nervous at times. He likes to hide, but once he’s gained your trust, he will be a loyal friend.

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ostumed party animals competed in Key West’s Fantasy Fest Pet Masquerade on Oct. 26 at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater.

The colorful contest is an annual highlight of Fantasy Fest.

The Pet Masquerade attracted a wide variety of barking and meowing revelers and their human companions. Entries ranged from costumed pet-and-person pairs to groups of dressed-up animals and humans staging offbeat performances.

Some competitors drew inspiration from the festival’s theme of “Cult Classics & Cartoon Chaos.” A “Rocky Horror Picture Show” ensemble featured four basset hounds; a large troupe of people and animals spoofed the 1988 film “Beetlejuice.”

Other notable entries included a lion tamer and her canine “lion,” two pirate pooches, and an Italian greyhound costumed as the late rock star Prince.

— Contributed

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

KEY WEST WOMAN’S CLUB THANKS TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Dear Editor: We would like to shine a bright light on outstanding work performed by the Tourist Development Council. The TDC is funded by bed tax from our local hotels. In addition to marketing the Florida Keys, the TDC makes important contributions to our local community.

The Key West Woman’s Club (KWWC) would like to express its gratitude to the TDC for its award of a second generous grant to assist in Phase II of the renovation/restoration of the historic Hellings House Museum located at 319 Duval St. The Hellings House Museum at 319 Duval St., which is open to the public for tours free of charge, was built in 1892 by Capt. Martin Hellings and his wife Eleanor Curry Hellings. Capt. Hellings was the cable manager of the International Ocean Telegraph Company in Key West. Prior to and during the Spanish American War, he operated an intelligence service for the U.S. government from his Key West cable office, providing the White House War Room with the latest news from Cuba. Eleanor Curry Hellings founded the Christian Science church locally and was the daughter of William Curry, foremost merchant of his time who became Florida’s first millionaire. Visitors can learn more exciting stories about the Martin and Eleanor Curry Hellings family and the history of Key West on guided tours of the Museum by KWWC members.

Thanks to the TDC, Monroe County Commissioners and generous community members, we are in the process of bringing this historic house back to its original splendor.

The Key West Woman’s Club began in 1915 in concert with clubs across the country to help women obtain the right to vote. In 1920 the Key West Woman’s Club went to work creating a permanent home and operational base for Florida’s first public library and did so for 44 years. Originally managing operations from a local church, in 1940 we purchased the Hellings-Curry home for only $10,000 to house the library. In 1959 the KWWC spearheaded a fundraiser to build our current library on Fleming Street.

Currently, we are involved with countless activities which lift Key West and the Lower Keys. In addition to our mission of maintaining the Historic Hellings-Curry House for future generations we donated in excess of $100,000 annually through the past decade to local charities (thanks to all the members of the community who buy our restaurant cards, purchase tickets to fundraisers and donate cash or in-kind services). One of our annual projects is providing teddy bears we dress to area police and firefighters to help children in traumatic situations and another is sponsoring participants in Wesley House’s Healthy Families program with a baby shower every spring.

With the award of 2022-23 funding from the TDC, the Key West Woman’s Club-Hellings House Museum will be more fully able to continue our charitable donations and activities for local non-profits.

Sincerely, Susan Mitchell President Key West Woman’s Club 319 Duval Street

HURRICANE IAN DIDN’T HAMPER KEY WEST EVENTS

ASHBRITT INC. CLEARS DEBRIS BEFORE FANTASY FEST & GOOMBAY

Crews from AshBritt Inc. and Toppino clear storm debris following Hurricane Ian in Key West. CONTRIBUTED

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undreds of Key West residents are still reassembling their lives and replacing their furniture after the storm surge flooding of Hurricane Ian, but at least the piles of storm debris, vegetation, seaweed and flooded home furnishings that lined the curbs in Key West are gone.

The city’s contract with AshBritt Inc. to remove storm debris was in place years before Hurricane Ian was a menacing radar blob.

“In essence, our contract with the city is an insurance policy that no one wants to have to use, with pre-negotiated rates. But it ensures that we were on the ground in Key West within 24 hours of Key West signing its Notice to Proceed,” said Brian Thomason, AshBritt’s president of disaster response, who handled the recent work in Key West.

AshBritt subcontracts with Charley Toppino & Sons as local resources to ensure that equipment and personnel are available immediately, Thomason said.

“AshBritt is the nation’s leading disaster response service, and we have a great partnership with Toppino down there,” he added.

Trucks haul storm debris to a temporary storage area on Rockland Key.

The first priority after a storm is to get the streets cleared of downed trees, sand and seaweed to make them safely passable for first responders. Then comes the clearing of household debris and vegetation that’s piled in the curbs.

Finally, 700 appliances and large electronics were hand-loaded onto trucks for removal and disposal, Thomason said.

“Knowing Fantasy Fest and Goombay were approaching, we worked closely with city officials to prioritize the downtown business district, Bahama Village and then established neighborhood zones,” he said. “It was truly a team effort, but we had the right-of-ways cleared within 21 days of Ian’s landfall.”

So far, AshBritt has collected 23,000 cubic yards of debris and 700 appliances and electronics.

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HEALTH DEPARTMENT WARNS OF RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES URGES PUBLIC TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS

SHERIFF’S OFFICE SWEEPS MIAMI CHARITY PISTOL COMPETITION Three Monroe County Sheriff’s Office members took first, second and third place at the Hoot Shoot for South Florida law enforcement on Oct. 28 in Miami. “I couldn’t be prouder of everyone who participated in a great cause and it’s especially nice to have bragging rights among our law enforcement partners to the north,” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay. Addison LaPradd, special operations detective, took first place, followed by Anthony Owen, corrections deputy, in second place and Justin Rivas, major crimes detective, in third. Proceeds from the event go to support the American Cancer Society.

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COUNTY ADDS NEW FIREFIGHTERS Monroe County Fire Rescue and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners welcomed five new firefighters at a badge pinning and oath presentation at the October meeting. The newest members of Monroe County Fire Rescue are firefighter/EMT Brandon Colina, firefighter/EMT Luis Guardado, firefighter/paramedic Cesar Lopez, firefighter/paramedic Kyle Ondarza, and firefighter/EMT Aaron Nieves. Colina, originally from Apopka, graduated from last year’s Hot Shot program, Class 21-01. Guardado was born and raised in Miami and received his fire certification from Broward Fire Academy and EMT from American Medical Academy. Lopez was born and raised in Puerto Rico and moved to Miami when he was 17. He received his EMT and paramedic certification from City College Miami and his fire certification from Barry University. Ondarza was born and raised in Miami. He received his EMS and fire certification from Miami Dade College. Nieves was born and raised in Homestead. He received his EMT and paramedic certification at Miami Dade College and his fire certification from Broward Fire Academy.

KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Monroe County

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lorida is experiencing large increases in influenza and RSV activity across the state and new variant descendants of Omicron are making it difficult for epidemiologists to predict COVID-19 trends for the weeks to come.

The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County recommends residents and visitors follow basic public health principles to prevent communicable disease from spreading as we head into the busy holiday and travel months of November and December.

Many of the germs that cause respiratory illness are spread from droplets that come from coughing or sneezing.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following general precautions for everyone to prevent the spread of respiratory illness: • Minimize close contact with persons who have symptoms of respiratory illness, such as coughing or sneezing.

• Practice respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette.

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.

• Wash your hands regularly.

• Avoid sharing personal items such as eating or drinking utensils, toothbrushes, and towels. You should especially avoid sharing these items with sick persons.

• Maintain a clean environment.

CDC recommends routine annual influenza vaccination for all persons aged 6 months and older who do not have contraindications.

Updated COVID-19 (bivalent) boosters became available Sept. 2, 2022. CDC recommends everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines for their age group.

Symptoms for influenza and COVID-19 are similar and may include headache, muscle ache, fever, coughing and sneezing. Both influenza and COVID-19 are highly contagious and people with symptoms are encouraged to stay at home and wear a mask around others.

— Contributed

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READ. THINK. VOTE. TERRIBLE VIRTUE

By Ellen Feldman Born in 1879 as one of 11 children, Margaret Sanger had a rough childhood.

Her miserable mother and drunk father had little to offer. Her older sisters escaped as quickly as possible and Margaret tended to the younger ones.

With a sharp eye and quick wit, Margaret found herself wanting more than the average woman. Margaret married and had three children. She possessed a lifelong love of learning and thirst for freedom that could not be quenched. While rebels and socialists fought for rights and the vote, Margaret’s part-time nursing position brought her to the tenements of New York’s lower east side.

As her political friends held dinners discussing world views while downing champagne, Margaret climbed the stairwells of crumbling buildings filled with poverty and dying women. These women begged Margaret for one thing: a way to stop having more babies.

They had no options and no hope for a better life. Margaret was a birth control activist, sex educator, writer and nurse. She drew a sharp distinction between brith control and abortion and primarily fought for American reproductive rights. Today we are still fighting for these legal rights. Read it and decide for yourself.

KAREN NEWFIELD

... a reader and now a writer, has hundreds of book reviews at: www. readingandeating.com. For questions and comments, email karen@newfield. org.

POLITICAL OPINIONS AND ATTITUDES ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR IDENTITIES. THROUGH READING WE LEARN AND ARE CONFRONTED WITH IDEAS WE MAY AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH. EXPANDING THOSE VIEWS THROUGH BOOKS IS A POWERFUL GIFT.

STORIES FROM SUFFRAGETTE CITY Edited by M.J. Rose & Fiona Davis Horses, carriages and marching on foot. In 1915, women banded together dressed in white, carrying banners and signs and demanding equality. The parade was the largest and most famous of the suffrage movement at that time. It appeared triumphant, but these short stories written by some of our favorite authors reveal a variety of narratives, from struggling new immigrants, the poorest of children in the Berkshire mountains, and well-heeled society ladies joining the march against the wishes of their powerful husbands. Each individual story culminates on this very special day when, against all odds, these tenacious, hard-working women refused to give up.

For those unfamiliar: on Oct. 23, 1915, over 25,000 women marched down New York City’s Fifth Avenue to fight for women’s suffrage. This fight, which had begun over 65 years earlier, would not come to fruition until the passing of the 19th Amendment in 1920, granting women the right to vote across the entire country. Although this amendment declares that no one can be denied this right based on sex, many state laws deliberately restricted the black vote.

It wasn’t until the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that all women could freely vote.

THE FIGHT TO VOTE

By Michael Waldman The struggle for the right to vote for all citizens is not over. Since 1776, this fight has been at the center of politics. In the beginning, select male property owners could vote. Over the last 200 years, working white men, former slaves and lastly women would have to rally, debate, march and fight to win the ability to cast their votes. Gerrymandering, poor voter registration, eligibility and the evolution of voting in the United States – all of it is more than just a chapter in our middle school textbooks. As our tumultuous world continues to fight for human rights and democracy around the globe, we must remind ourselves how we got to this point. What exactly were the intentions of our founding fathers, and how do we move forward fairly and peacefully? Instead of a steady diet of mainstream media, it is illuminating to read an historical timeline filled with battles in history that closely reflect many ongoing struggles.

Listening to an audio book is an easy way to follow this thorough and concise narrative. Author Michael Waldman is president of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law School. He is a constitutional lawyer and expert on the presidency and American democracy.

WATCH TIP: “John Adams” on HBO. This seven-part series portrays America’s least understood Founding Father who was the first vice president and second president of the United States. Paul Giamatti stars as the man who played a crucial role in the American Revolution and the building of our democracy. Fascinating and surprisingly entertaining.

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Roberto Fabelo Roberto Fabelo is one of the most successful contemporary painters, sculptors, and illustrators living in Cuba. Fabelo studied at the National Art School and at the Superior Art Institute of Havana. He was awarded the medal for National Culture and the Alejo Carpentier medal for his outstanding artistic career. Fabelo’s art focus is wide, consisting of themes from nude women, who often appear with animal-like features, including beaks, fins, and wings to medical textbook embellishments to watercolor drawings on silk embroidered fabric. In every instance the work is imbued with a magical sense of the fantastic.

His work is in the permanent collection at the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes in Havana, Seria Animalia, 31 x 16 x 21, Bronze and in the Cuban in Mexico. His 2009 sculpture of a group of human-headed cockroaches can be found climbing one of the walls of the Havana Fine Arts Museum. He also illustrated a 2007 edition of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s novel One Hundred Years of Solitude. He was described by the Dallas Morning News in 2002 as “one of Cuba’s premier artists” with high demand for his paintings in the United States, Latin America, Europe and auction houses.

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Young runners take part in the 11th annual First State Bank Key Largo Bridge Run. KEYS WEEKLY FILE PHOTO

TREKKING THE KEYS FOR A CAUSE

Annual Key Largo Bridge Run supports students JIM McCARTHY

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unners and walkers will capture a view unlike any other as they walk and run over the Jewfish Creek Bridge — the Florida Keys’ gateway — during the 12th annual First State Bank Key Largo Bridge Run on Saturday, Nov. 12. A race that brings community members and visitors together will also support various causes in the Florida Keys this year.

One organization benefiting from the race is Teen Intervention and Prevention Services (TIPS). Its mission is to inspire youth toward a path of nonviolence through education and athletics. The nonprofit provides prevention classes and workshops for middle and high school teens in the community.

The TIPS committee brings speakers into schools to present anti-bullying and anti-violence material to students, and aims to support at-risk youth with opportunities to attend camps and organizations to promote leadership through community involvement.

TIPS is composed of local community members who have a vested interest in seeing young people have exposure to new experiences, positive relationships and the knowledge to make healthy decisions.

Another beneficiary of this year’s race is Key Largo School.

Located at MM 105, the school for kids in head start to fifth grade prepares and nurtures them in various

ways while providing a challenging yet positive environment. The KLS administration and faculty promote curiosity and lifelong learning to emphasize the values of honor, citizenship and respect for individual differences.

“This beautiful race is a true community event as runners will come to the finish line at Gilbert’s Resort where they’ll be met by family and friends. But this event, now in its 12th year, also gives back to the community and its youth,” said Henry Menendez, event organizer and president of HNO Productions.

The 5K run and walk will start and end at the access road leading to Gilbert’s Resort in Key Largo. Before the race begins, registrants are invited to a happy hour pre-party at The Catch in Key Largo on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Following the event, racers are encouraged to attend Mote’s Ocean Fest at Founders Park in Islamorada. The festival, which showcases coral restoration and provides activities for young learners and adults, begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. In the evening, racers are invited to an evening party, “Britt’s Gardenia Wonderland,” at Gardenia’s Bistro in Islamorada from 7 to 11 p.m. Put on by Go With the Ocean Flow and Gardenia’s Bistro, it will include artwork, live paintings, a DJ and dancing, poke bowls, drinks and glow-in-the-dark painting.

More information is at keylargobridgerun.com.

Cadets in CFK’s Basic Law Enforcement Academy No. 81 stand at attention in front of the college’s Upper Keys Center. CONTRIBUTED

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CFK graduates 11 cadets

he College of the Florida Keys (CFK) celebrated the graduation of Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) Academy No. 81 with a ceremony on Oct. 28 at Coral Shores High School’s auditorium. Eleven cadets successfully completed the 770-hour training program. Upon passing the state certification exam, each will be eligible to become a Florida law enforcement officer.

Cathy Torres, director of CFK’s Institute for Public Safety, recognized top-performing graduates with special accolades.

Class Captain Nicholas Pope earned awards for leadership and academics. The “PIG” award, which recognizes pride, integrity and guts, went to Cynthia Bustamante. Ricardo Moreno earned “Top Gun” honors for superior shooting skills. Physical fitness awards were given to Joel Luna and Bustamante.

Three graduates, Keven Guerrera-Martinez, Devon Peterson and Pope, secured positions with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Sheriff Rick Ramsay swore them in as deputies during the ceremony.

CFK’s law enforcement officer program satisfies the training requirements of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.

CFK is accepting applications for two upcoming basic law enforcement academies. One will be held at the Key West campus and the other at the Upper Keys Center in Key Largo. Both are part-time evening programs, running Monday through Friday, from 6 to 10 p.m., starting in January and ending in October 2023. Applications are due on Friday, Nov. 18. More information is at www.cfk.edu/academics/academic-departments/institutefor-public-safety/.

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CARIBBEAN SEALS ONCE OCCUPIED THE KEYS Overfishing led to the marine mammal’s demise

BRAD BERTELLI is an author, speaker, Florida Keys historian and Honorary Conch.

His latest book, “Florida Keys History with Brad Bertelli, Volume 1,” shares fascinating glimpses into the rich and sometimes surprising histories of the Florida Keys.

Caribbean monk seal. CONTRIBUTED

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innipeds are aquatic, carnivorous mammals with four limbs that evolution modified into flippers. Seals, sea lions and walruses are pinnipeds.

Once upon a time, the Florida Keys were home to a species of pinniped called the Caribbean or West Indian monk seal.

The seals once ranged throughout the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico and the southern reaches of the Atlantic Ocean. In North America, they were found from the Florida Keys north to the beaches of South Carolina. Average adults were 7 to 8 feet long and weighed 400 to 600 pounds. They lived 20 to 30 years and gathered in large numbers in resting areas like sandy beaches. Non-aggressive and curious, the seals were reportedly easily approached by humans.

During Christopher Columbus’ 1494 second voyage to the New World, his men killed eight “sea wolves” or seals they found sleeping on the beach of an island south of the Dominican Republic. The seals were killed so their meat could be used as a protein source. When Ponce de Leon and his small fleet anchored in the Dry Tortugas on June 21, 1513, the men were greeted by the cries and calls of thousands of egrets, terns, boobies and gulls roosting on the islands.

Caribbean monk seals, too, were seen sunning on the soft sand beaches, perhaps barking at the Spanish interlopers the way pinnipeds tend to do. When crew members came ashore to replenish their food stocks, they reportedly captured 160 turtles, 14 seals and 5,000 birds. Like Columbus did, the crew used seals as a protein source.

Columbus and Ponce de Leon were not the last Europeans (or locals) to hunt the seals.

Historically, however, the seals were not primarily hunted as a food source. While seal skins were used to make clothes and bags and to line travel trunks, the primary reason for seal hunting was blubber. During processing, the seal blubber was rendered down to make oil for lamps, cooking and lubrication.

To satisfy the owners of sugarcane plantations, hunters slaughtered hundreds of seals daily to produce oil to grease the machines that processed the cane. The seal industry thrived for as long as populations could support it. By 1850, monk seal populations had been sufficiently culled that hunting the seals was no longer a viable business practice.

In 1857, it was reported that a 300-pound Caribbean monk seal was found and killed on Tea Table Key, an island in the Islamorada area of the Upper Keys, by the crew of the U.S. Survey schooner Graham. In a story first reported by the Key West Bureau of the Miami Metropolis and later published in the March 3, 1906, edition of The Pensacola Journal, a party of five young men left Key West on a pleasure cruise and fishing trip. While fishing from a dinghy, the five men encountered something large in the water and “struck it with a couple grains.”

What they “struck” was a large seal that the men roped and tied to the dinghy. Still alive, the seal pulled the dinghy around at a “5-mile gait” when it turned on the men and charged the small boat. Unable

to control the seal while it was still alive, the men shot it dead, dragged it back to the cruiser, and brought it back to the harbor at Key West. The seal, measuring 8 feet in length and weighing 800 pounds, was exhibited on Front Street. People were charged 10 cents to view the carcass.

According to the story, at that time, seals had been observed at Dog Rocks, a small collection of islands near the Cay Sal Bank. The 800-pound seal was not the last seal seen around the waters surrounding Key West, where, in 1922, a seal was reportedly killed. The last confirmed sighting of a Caribbean monk seal came 30 years later, in 1952. The seal was observed at Seranille Bank, found between Jamaica and Nicaragua.

With their numbers decimated by overhunting and their food supplies sufficiently exhausted by overfishing, the isolated populations of seals that were left could not recover.

Though a Caribbean monk seal had not been seen in over 50 years, the species was not officially declared extinct until 2008. What is remarkable about the extinction of the seal is that it is the only pinniped that has been erased from the planet due entirely to human causes.

Two species of monk seals are still extant, the Hawaiian monk seal and the Mediterranean monk seal – both are endangered and heading down the same path as their Caribbean cousin. Habitat loss, overfishing of prey animals, human impacts and shark predation are all contributing factors to population declines. With about 700 Mediterranean monk seals left, the critically endangered species is one of the rarest marine mammals in the world. Hopefully, history will not repeat itself.

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of DJ Raveh located at 22916 Blue Gill Lane, Cudjoe Key, FL 33042 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Raveh Underwood Publish: November 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

FL 33051.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will hold a Planning & Zoning Hearing on Wednesday, November 16, at 9:30 A.M., and a City Commission Public Hearing, on December 1, 2022, at 9:30 A.M., at Temporary City Hall located at 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, Florida, 33051, to hear a Variance Request from Chad O’Rourke, 68 7th Street, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051.

This meeting will be available virtually via Zoom Meetings.

Members of the public who wish to attend virtually may email cityclerk@keycolonybeach.net or call 305-289-1212, Ext. 2 for further instructions on attending via Zoom Meetings.

Applicant requests a Variance After-The-Fact to Land Development Regulations Chapter III, Section 101-13, Subsection (8); requesting approval for an after-the-fact variance in height, width, and depth for the construction of a Tiki Hut on top of the roof top deck.

Interested parties may attend the Hearing and be heard with respect to the requested variance.

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach with respect to any matter considered at the Variance Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

If you are unable to attend the Hearings on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, or Thursday, December 1, 2022, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, or cityclerk@ keycolonybeach.net and your comments will be entered into the record.

City of Key Colony Beach, Florida Publish: November 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL City of Key Colony Beach PO Box 510141 600 W. Ocean Drive Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 RFP – Request For Proposal Static Screen Replacement RFP – 0604-10-1-0-2022/DJT The City of Key Colony Beach Commissioners requests interested parties to submit formal sealed bids/proposals for the above referenced Scope of Work: see scope of work attached Ordering Instructions: This package can be downloaded from DemandStar Corporation on our website at https://www. demandstar.com.

Document Cost: provide all labor and materials to install static screen replacement Due Date/Time: 11/21/2022 11:00:00 PM Eastern City of Key Colony Beach must receive bids no later than said date and time. Bids received after such time will be returned unopened.

NOTE: ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS/RESPONDENTS ARE HEREBY CAUTIONED NOT TO CONTACT ANY MEMBER OF THE Key Colony Beach STAFF OR OFFICIALS OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED CONTACT PERSON. M/WBE's are encouraged to participate in the bid process.

Contact: David Turner City Administrator Phone: 305-289-1212 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 510141 Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 Publish: November 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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

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 Wheatons Towing gives notice that on 11/25/2022 at 10:00 am, the following vehicle(s) may be sold by public sale at 101500 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037 to satisfy the lien for the amount owed on each vehicle for any recovery, towing, or storage services charges and administrative fees allowed pursuant to Florida statute 713.78. Wheatons Towing reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

1ZJBA21265M028630 2004 CONT 1ZJBB1415DM080551 2013 CONT 2MEFM74W91X682447 2001 MERCURY 3C3CFFER5CT254322 2012 FIAT 4T1BE46K47U027193 2007 TOYT JTHBF1D23E5040364 2014 LEXS Publish: November 3 & 10, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers THE DISTRICT I ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC I) (Encompasses the City Limits of Key West) of the MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL has an opening for a LODGING INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE – shall be an owner or operating/general manager of motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks or other tourist accommodations which are subject to bed tax in the tax collection district for which he/she is applying.

Any person wishing to participate on the District I Advisory Committee of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council within the district so noted above, may request an application from the TDC Administrative Office by calling (305) 296-1552 and submit the completed application to the address shown below: Department DAC Monroe County Tourist Development Council 1201 White Street, Suite 102 Key West, FL 33040 Deadline for receipt of applications at the above address is: Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 5:00 P.M. A resume may be attached to the submitted application.

Publish: November 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Key Colony Beach will be holding Public Hearings on: Planning & Zoning Hearing: Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 9:30 A.M. City Commission Public Hearing: Thursday, December 1, 2022, 9:30 A.M. At Temporary City Hall, 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach,

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL City of Key Colony Beach PO Box 510141 600 W. Ocean Drive Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 RFP – Request For Proposal Repairs to Sadowski Causeway Bridge RFP – 22086-0-2022/DJT City of Key Colony Beach Commissioners requests interested parties to submit formal sealed bids/proposals for the above referenced Scope of Work: See Engineer's and state inspection report.

Ordering Instructions: This package can be downloaded from DemandStar Corporation on our website at https://www. demandstar.com.

Document Cost: supply all labor, materials and permits needed.

Pre/Bid Proposal Conference: NON-MANDATORY Site visit is highly recommended to see scope of work.

Due Date/Time: 11/30/2022 11:00:00 PM Eastern City of Key Colony Beach must receive bids no later than said date and time. Bids received after such time will be returned unopened.

NOTE: ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS/RESPONDENTS ARE HEREBY CAUTIONED NOT TO CONTACT ANY MEMBER OF THE City of Key Colony Beach STAFF OR OFFICIALS OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED CONTACT PERSON. M/WBE's are encouraged to participate in the bid process.

Contact: David Turner City Administrator Phone: 305-289-1212 Mailing Address: PO Box 510141 Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 Publish: November 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

INVITATION TO BID City of Key Colony Beach PO Box 510141 600 W. Ocean Drive Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 1TB – Invitation to Bid Gazebo 1TB – 22085-1-2022/DJT The City of Key Colony Beach Commissioners requests interested parties to submit formal sealed bids/proposals for the above referenced Scope of Work: Repairs to Gazebo per Engineer's report Ordering Instructions: This package can be downloaded from DemandStar Corporation on our website at https://www. demandstar.com.

Document Cost: Supply all labor and materials to complete repairs needed as per Engineer's report Pre/Bid Proposal Conference: NON-MANDATORY A site visit is highly encouraged to see scope of work firsthand.

Due Date/Time: 11/18/2022 11:00:00 PM Eastern City of Key Colony Beach must receive bids no later than said date and time. Bids received after such time will be returned unopened.

NOTE: ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS/RESPONDENTS ARE HEREBY CAUTIONED NOT TO CONTACT ANY MEMBER OF THE KCB STAFF OR OFFICIALS OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED CONTACT PERSON. Contact: David Turner City Administrator Phone: 305-289-1212 Mailing Address: PO Box 510141 Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 Publish: November 3, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

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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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-98-M DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF PHILIP C. SCHNEIDER, JR. Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Philip C. Schneider, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was August 28, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: November 3, 2022.

Personal Representative: Greta Schneider 1515 Sombrero Blvd.

Apt. 4C Marathon, Florida 33050 Attorney for Personal Representative: Richard E. Warner Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw.com

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LEGAL NOTICES Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: November 3 & 10, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-100-M DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES C. CRAWFORD Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of James C. Crawford, deceased, whose date of death was September 6, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: November 3, 2022.

Personal Representative: Roberta Ann Crawford 43 Revere Street Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930 Attorney for Personal Representative: Richard E. Warner Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: November 3 & 10, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 44-2022-CP-229-A001KW HON. TIMOTHY J. KOENIG IN RE: ESTATE OF GLENDA IRENE APGAR BURRIS, a/k/a GLENDA A. BURRIS, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Glenda Irene Apgar Burris, deceased, whose date of death was July 14, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. The name and address 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

LEGAL NOTICES OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the 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 the first publication of this notice is November 3, 2022.

Personal Representative: Donna B. Staley 2028 Rubens Vista Mount Holly, North Carolina 28120 Attorney for Personal Representative: Joseph J. Kulunas, Esquire Florida Bar Number: 308005 FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP 777 S. Flagler Dr., Suite 1700 West Tower West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Telephone: (561) 835-9600 E-Mail: jkulunas@foxrothschild. com Second: jvennerstrom@ foxrothschild.com Publish: November 3 & 10, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-000338-K IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES P. MCKERLEY, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of James P. McKerley, deceased, whose date of death was August 30, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, File Number 22-CP-000338-K, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. The name and address 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 WITHIN 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 the decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this notice is November 3, 2022.

Personal Representative: CAROLYN MCKERLEY Petitioner Attorney for Personal Representative: BART H. CHEPENIK, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 0038962 Primary E-mail: bchepenik@ ctllp.com Secondary E-mail: probateservice@ctllp.com Chepenik Trushin LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 12550 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 805 Miami, Florida 33181 Telephone: (305) 981-8889 Facsimile: (305) 405-7979 Publish:

LEGAL NOTICES November 3 & 10, 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,

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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

Plaintiff, Vs. NANCY MILLINGER a/k/a NANCY B. MILLINGER, deceased, her unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against the aforesaid parties; and all unknown natural persons, if alive, and if dead or not known be dead or alive, their several and respective unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, or other parties claiming by, through or under those unknown natural persons; and the several and respective unknown assigns, successors in interest, trustees or any other person claiming by, through, under or against any named defendant; and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming under any of the abovenamed or described defendants or parties or claiming to have any right, title or interest in and to the lands hereinafter described, Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION TO: NANCY MILLINGER a/k/a NANCY B. MILLINGER, deceased, his unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against the aforesaid parties; and all unknown natural persons, if alive, and if dead or not known be dead or alive, their several and respective unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, or other parties claiming by, through or under those unknown natural persons; and the several and respective unknown assigns, successors in interest, trustees or any other person claiming by, through, under or against any named defendant; and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming under any of the abovenamed or described defendants or parties or claiming to have any right, title or interest in and to the lands hereinafter described, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Complaint has been filed against you by the Plaintiff in the above-styled court for the purpose of quieting title to the following described property situate and being in Monroe County, Florida: All that part parcel or lot of land lying and being in the County of Monroe and State of Florida, described as follows: In the City of Key West and known on Whitehead’s plan of said city delineated in February, A.D., 1829 as part of Lot Two (2) in Square Number Sixty-three (63): Commencing at a point one hundred and five (105) feet from Southard Street and two hundred (200) feet from Whitehead Street, and running thence in a Southeasterly direction Fifty (50) feet; thence Northeasterly Forty (40) feet; thence Northwesterly Fifty (50) feet to land adjoining the Estate of John Bullman. The Southeasterly front of forty (40) feet being along the line of a ten foot alley.

YOU ARE REQUIRED to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Richard J. McChesney, Esq., Spottswood, Spottswood, Spottswood, & Sterling, PLLC, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 500 Fleming Street, Key West, FL 33040, on or before the following date: December 5, 2022, and to file the original with the Clerk of the Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter, otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on 26th day of October, 2022.

KEVIN MADOK, as Clerk of the Court By: Shonta McLeod, as Deputy Clerk Publish: November 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars - Vans - TrucksRunning or Not. $CASH$ 305-332-0483

Pancho's Fuel Dock in Marathon is looking for a part-time cashier Thu/Fri/Sat. Please call 3 0 5 - 7 4 3 - 2 2 8 1 .

FOR SALE - Antique Cash Register from 1800's. Works. $500.00 Located in Marathon.

Call Diana 305-923-9181

Large RV Waterfront Lot with Dockage for rent in Marathon. Full hook up. $2000.00/month plus utilities.

305-731-5042

BOATS FOR SALE

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

S e r v e / B a r t e n d on the ocean! FT/PT Ocean front private swim club is seeking customer service oriented server/bartender.

Serve on pool deck, beach and/or bar lounge. Open year round, 10am-7pm daily. Full time/Part time.

Small friendly staff. Above average hourly wage plus tips. Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call 404219-3359 and ask for Dave

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 LOT WANTED

Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder is hiring an overnight Security Guardresponsibilities 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 (5:30pm7am). DPMMR is a drug-free workplace. To apply, please send your resume to nancyc@dpmmr.org.

HIRED IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!!

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 22-DR-229-M DIVISION: FAMILY IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: HILARIA PARTIDA, Petitioner, and, RAUL EDUARDO JUAREZ SAC, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: Raul Eduardo Juarez Sac LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Hilaria Partida, whose address is 1337 Ocean Breeze Avenue, #47, Marathon, FL 33050 on or before December 5, 2022, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: NONE Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.)

Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: October 31, 2022 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Calvin Joseph Deputy Clerk Publish: November 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2022-CA-000674-K JUDGE: Timothy Koenig RAYMOND J. VAZQUEZ AND MATTHEW A. NOONER,

FOR SALE: 2007 Cobia - 19 ft, with T-top, 115hp Yamaha.

No trailer.

Located in Marathon. $9,900 Text 305-743-6098 Place your Boat For Sale ad here! Up to 5 lines of copy for only $25.00/ week. Call 305-743-0844 today and sell your boat!

BOAT SLIP FOR SALE Boathouse at Coral Lagoon in Marathon.

Dry Slip For Sale 30B elevated dry slip allows 36' long 9'7.5" beam 11'8.5" Ht Hurricane Rated Bldg, free in and outs, pool/ poolhouse access $125K Tim 630 947 4344 call or text tncrombie@gmail.com

BOAT SLIP/TRAILER STORAGE FOR RENT Boat Trailer Spaces Available. $100 per week.

Boat dockage available $100 per weeWk. Easy access to the Atlantic and lighthouse. Boat length 32’ or less! Dockage is eighty feet long with good depth for boats. Phone 336-4088140 or 336-287-3345.

Place your Boat Slip For Rent ad here! Up to 5 lines of copy for only $25.00/week.

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EMPLOYMENT Join the Ocean Dayz Team!

We are accepting applications for a Sales Associate in Islamorada.

Must be outgoing, detail oriented and willing to work w e e k e n d s .

Experience a plus. Starting pay dependent upon q u a l i f i c a t i o n s .

Apply in person at Island Dreamz, 84001 Overseas Highway, Islamorada or submit resume to: csteele@oceandayz.com Boat rental company in Marathon needs an Outboard Mechanic. Some general marina work, and boat experience a plus. Call 305-481-7006 HELP WANTED - Need sitter for older selfsufficient woman, two or three days at a time.

Sombrero Isle, Marathon.

Please call 305-6621916 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.

Immediate positions available at the Grassy Key Marina. Under new ownership and looking for smiling faces. Full-time or part-time 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.

NOW HIRING - Full 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, Parttime 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 305-296-5621.

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

Place your Employment ad here! Up to 5 lines of copy for only $25.00/week.

Call 305-743-0844 today and find your needed staff!

HOBBIES/COLLECT. PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & W a t c h e s .

Call 305-743-4578

HOUSING FOR RENT LONG TERM

RV FOR SALE

RV FOR SALE

TO RENT

RV FOR SALE

Retired Teachers looking to rent an unused RV lot with utilities and boat dockage for a 22 ft boat and 30 foot RV near Key West to Marathon for this Feb, March and April 2023.

Please contact Fred and Barb at 715-892-4798.

RV FOR SALE

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APARTMENT FOR RENT Beautiful 2 BR, Islamorada, Venetian Shores.

On canal, equipped kitchen, W/D, $2,950 + $85 for utilities.

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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.

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LOTS FOR SALE Two Lots For Sale in Marathon. 1006 Peter Jay Street - zoned commercial/ industrial. $675,000 per lot.

305-393-0643

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

CHILD CARE TEACHER WESLEY HOUSE FAMILY SERVICES is seeking a full-time CHILD CARE TEACHER at our Inez Martin Child Development Center in Key West. This position has the primary responsibility for the health, safety, intellectual activity, social interaction and overall development of the children in the program ages 2-5 years old. High School Diploma required plus 45 hours of DCF Child Care Training. Position pays range $22.60-$24.04/ hour and we offer competitive benefits: 80% paid medical and dental insurance, 12 paid holidays, birthday paid day off, retirement plan with employer match and much more.

Interested candidates can email resume to HR@wesleyhouse.org or stop by 1304 Truman Ave. Key West. Wesley House is an EEOC employer and Drug Free Workplace.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR

OPEN POSITIONS TAVERNIER MARINERS HOSPITAL -

LOCATION: CUDJOE KEY & DUCK KEY The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority’s WASTEWATER DIVISION IS GROWING, and we need (3) WWTP Operators with a Florida “C” license or higher. You will perform skilled/ technical work involving the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant.

This requires technical knowledge and independent judgment to make treatment process adjustments and perform maintenance on plant equipment, machinery, and related control apparatus in accordance with established standards and procedures. Benefit package is extremely competitive! Salary Range: $54,645.98 - $98,454.90.

Apply online at www.fkaa.com/employment

EEO, VPE, ADA, DFW

THE FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDUCT AUTHORITY IS LOOKING TO FILL POSITIONS IN THE MARATHON AND UPPER KEYS AREA.

• DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS OPERATOR D • FACILITIES MAINTENANCE MECHANIC D • JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN • WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE MECHANIC C • WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR Benefit package and salary is extremely competitive! See job description, salary and on-line application at www.fkaa.com/employment EEO, VPE, ADA, DFWP

Cook, $5,000 Bonus Environmental Tech, $5,000 Bonus Manager Medical Staff Medical Technologist, $15,000 Bonus Hyperbaric Tech Nurse Supervisor Monitor Technician, Cardiac Telemetry Multi-Modality Imag Tech, $9,000 Bonus Patient Experience Advocate, Patient Experience Pool Physical Therapist Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, $20,000 Bonus Registered Nurse, Multispecialty Acute Care 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 Officer Supervisor Laboratory, $15,000 Bonus Surgical Technologist

PHYSICIAN PRACTICE - TAVERNIER

$1,500 SIGNING BONUS

Experience Required. Paid per trip plus tips & sales commission.

Send resume to resumes@rainbowreef.com

• FULL TIME PROJECT MANAGER • CARPENTERS & LABORERS • EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Must have valid Driver’s License & Transportation Location: Upper Keys Send resume to: admin@cbtconstruct.com Or call: 305-852-3002

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

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

- Advance Practice Provider (Physician Assistant) - Nurse Practitioner - Physician Practice Patient Rep, $1,000 Bonus - Medical Assistant, $3,000 Bonus

Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Drivers

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

Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

Busy Key Largo Dive Center has immediate openings for

BOAT CAPTAINS

HIRING

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DUI EVALUATOR/ INSTRUCTOR SUNSET GRILLE IS HIRING

• Bussers • Hosts • Line Cooks • Waitstaff • Bartenders • Dishwashers • Bar Backs Apply in person at Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, 7 Knight’s Key Blvd, Marathon

The Advocate DUI Program is hiring for part time positions.

DUI instructors and evaluators - 2 days a week, Bachelors or Masters degree in substance abuse field required. Bilingual preferred, not required. Office located in Marathon. Contact Marcia at 305-704-0117.

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC && LEGAL NOTICES • • 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICES 305.743.0844 DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER IS HIRING! School Programs & Outreach Curriculum Specialist (Full-Time - Permanent)

Visual Communications

(Full-Time/Part-Time, Seasonal or Permanent)

Volunteer Resources Administrative Assistant (Full-Time, Permanent)

Education Program Host (Full-Time, Permanent)

IT Technical Specialist (Part Time, Permanent) Human Resources Assistant (Part-Time, Permanent)

Guest Services Staff

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

Accounting Director (Full-Time/Permanent) Education Registration & Enrollment Specialist (Full-Time/Permanent)

Gift Shop Staff

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

Full job descriptions available at www.dolphins.org/career_opportunities Email cover letter, DRC application & resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org EOE

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

SUNSET GRILLE IS LOOKING FOR A FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER The Front of House Manager plans and directs all day to day restaurant operations. Maintains high standards of food, service, health and safety; ensures the efficient and profitable business performance of the restaurant and the optimal utilization of staff and resources.

• Perform opening and closing duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Oversee and support front of house supervisors • Oversee overall maintenance of the restaurant and property • Coordinate restaurant operations to include daily schedules and identifying recruiting needs • Responsible for ensuring guest satisfaction and quality guest experience • Maintain employee records • Oversee training and identify training needs • Responsible for new hire onboarding and orientation • Conduct staff meetings when necessary • Monitor labor and operational costs • Identify and estimate food and beverage supply requirements/needs and ensure inventory needs are met • Perform other duties as assigned

NOW HIRING

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

Key West Full Time Tellers Human Resources Specialist Commercial Loan Processor Residential Loan Processor Commercial Lender Customer Service Representative

Upper Keys Full Time Floating Upper Keys Teller

Apply Online at KeysBank.com/Careers

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No phone calls please.

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THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

IS HIRING!

GCC offers excellent benefits for full-time employment, but we realize some would prefer part-time to enjoy the Florida Keys lifestyle more. All positions can be considered for full or part-time to meet your needs.

Apply and enter your availability.

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Crisis Counselor Behavioral Health Counselor (Children)

KEY WEST

Behavioral Health Therapist (Child, Adult) Care Coordinator Prevention Specialist Behavioral Health Counselor (Children) Peer Support Specialist Crisis Counselor Case Managers (Adult, Forensic, Children) *Advocate

MARATHON

*Support Worker (PT only) Peer Support Specialist/BHT Care Coordinator Behavioral Health Therapist (Child, Adult) RNs and LPNs - 3 shifts (also Per Diem) Maintenance Specialist *Behavioral Health Technicians 3 shifts (also Per Diem) Admissions Utilization Specialist

*No experience required for these positions.

Will train. A caring heart & helpful hands required.

Background and drug screen req.

COMPETITIVE PAY! EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS!!!

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SECOND FLOOR — Supported Independent Living

• Restricted to Residents 62 + Years of Age or with a Disability • Studios, 1-Bedrooms, 2-Bedrooms — $2091 - $3800 per month* • Rates include electric, water, & cable, 3 meals a day plus 2 snacks, weekly laundry service (2-loads max), weekly housekeeping, activities/programs, transportation coordination

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• Restricted to Residents 62 + Years of Age or with a Disability • Studios, 1-Bedrooms — $1900 - $3600 per month* • Rates include electric, water, & cable, 3 meals a day plus 2 snacks, laundry service, housekeeping, activities/programs, transportation coordination, healthcare services coordination, assistance with personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting, etc.), 24-hour supervision & care, medication management, assistance with self-administration of medication

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SPEND A MINIMUM OF $3000 IN F&B: A choice of a welcome cocktail (either Oceans Edge rum punch or house sangria) or a $100 F&B gift certificate

SPEND A MINIMUM OF $5000 IN F&B: A choice of a welcome cocktail (either Oceans Edge rum punch or house sangria) AND a $100 F&B gift certificate

SPEND A MINIMUM OF $8000 IN F&B: A complimenty 2 night stay at Oceans Edge and a $100 F&B credit PACKAGES INCLUDE 4 PASSED HOR D'OEUVRES, AN ARTISAN CHEESE BOARD, SALAD, PASTA STATION, TURKEY CARVING STATION AND HOLIDAY DESSERT DISPLAY. PACAGES STARTING AT $64 PER PERSON. YOUR CHOICE OF ADD ONS OR ENHANCEMENTS AND BAR PACKAGES AVAILABLE EMAIL KWENMARK@OCEANSEDGEKEYWEST.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION

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KEY WEST WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 3, 2022

FAMILY FOOD & FUN

COME CHECK OUT THE FURY VR GAME! LIVE MUSIC DAILY 5-8PM

Join us daily 4-6pm for $3 small plates, domestic drafts, wine & liquor!