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WHAT DID HOGFISH USED TO BE CALLED? NOBODY KNOWS.

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A ROUGH SHRIMPER BAR, THE WATERFRONT FAVORITE TURNS 20

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Michelle Mongelli didn’t be lieve her husband 20 years ago, when he showed her the place he wanted to buy on Stock Island.

“I thought he was kidding. This place was rough. I mean rough,” she said. “When we took over, we didn’t tell anyone, and we never closed the place. But we did raise the price of beer by 50 cents — to clear out the crackheads.”

Bobby Mongelli nodded in agree ment, recalling the rundown shrimper bar known as the Nobody Knows. The ramshackle building at Safe Harbor Marina on Stock Island’s Front Street was tucked in among the hard-working and world-weary shrimp boats. The dress code seemed only to require white, rubber shrimper boots and the menu was, shall we say, limited?

“The ‘kitchen’ consisted of a hot dog warmer, a George Foreman Grill and a microwave,” Bobby Mongelli said, laughing, on a recent Monday afternoon, 20 years later, as a waitress delivered hogfish tacos, hogfish bites,

fish dip, shrimp and grits, a giant sum mer salad and an assortment of fresh seafood entrees to the dockside table.

The Mongellis turned the No body Knows Bar into a place nearly everyone knows — Hogfish Bar & Grill — and they’re inviting them all to celebrate its 20th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 19, with a party starting around 4 p.m. In addition to food and drink specials, there will be live music by Mac McAnally, Scotty Emerick and Andy Westcott. Other famous musi cians have found their way to the Hog fish over the past two decades. Photos in the bar show Mongelli with country stars Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney and George Strait. And of course, Jimmy Buffett has been there.

“But this place got off to a really slow start,” Michelle Mongelli said. “We never in a million years imagined how busy it would become, and we’re incredibly grateful to our locals and to the tourists who find us once, and then keep coming back. But it was a long time before there were any tourists in here.”

Even some longtime locals still depend on the small yellow signs that have always pointed the way to the Hogfish. One is located on Maloney Av enue near the West Marine sign, where you turn. The other sends drivers down Stock Island’s Front Street, past a collection of not-yet-gentrified trailer parks, industrial lots and a gun shop.

Painter Thomas Arvid, whose oil paintings of wine, such as ‘Some where on a Beach,’ appears at Key West Gallery, Nov. 17-20. See page 8. CONTRIBUTED

Hogfish Bar & Grill owners Michelle and Bobby Mongelli, with their puppy, Ruby, celebrate 20 years at the Stock Island wa terfront. BRITT MYERS/Keys Weekly

Hogfish Bar & Grill on Stock Island celebrates 20 years with a party at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly

The global population reached 8 billion on Nov 15. About 70% of the growth to 8 billion from 7 billion happened in low- and lower-middle-income countries, most of which are in sub-Saharan Africa, the United Nations said.

But Bobby had a vision for the future — and an appreciation for Stock Island’s past.

“There’s a lot of history out here,” he said, gesturing to the docks that surround the restaurant. “The ferry from Key West to Cuba used to leave from these docks every day until Castro and the embargo changed everything in the late ’50s.”

There’s also plenty of flaky and delicious hogfish on the menu here.

“We started spearing hog fish and built this whole place around our hogfish sandwich,” he said. “Since then, we’ve obviously redone the kitchen, cleaned it up, expanded the menu and offered daily specials, including the alwaysaffordable working man’s lunch.”

When the Hogfish opened in 2002, Mongelli, who came to Key West in the ’80s and has the scars and stories to prove it, still owned PT’s Late Night, another legendary locals’ favorite on Caroline Street in Old Town, Key West.

“We closed PT’s in 2007,” Bobby said, acknowledging that the Hog fish benefitted hugely from “some lucky breaks.”

Esteemed chef Norman van Aken, whose Key West ties stretch

back to the ’70s, convinced chef Emeril Lagasse to do a spot about the Hogfish Bar & Grill, Mongelli said.

“Then the New York Times included us in a ‘24 Hours in Key West’ travel piece. Chef Andrew Zimmern came here twice. But the biggest thing was the ‘Today Show’ episode from Key West that fea tured me cooking a hogfish filet at Mallory Square. All that exposure is really what allowed this to happen.”

Exposure and confidence.

“We were among the first to come out here and take a chance on Stock Island,” said Mongelli, who has found equal success with Roos tica, the family’s Italian restaurant and wood-fired pizzeria, also on Stock Island.

“We still hear people say, ‘I thought I was getting set up while driving here through the neighbor hoods,’” Michelle said with both laughter and pride.

And the fact that the restau rant and bar are still frequented by local fishermen is a testament to the fresh seafood and authentic fa miliarity of a bygone era that’s not entirely gone from Stock Island and is still firmly in place at the Hogfish Bar & Grill.

IS THERE A LAWYER IN THE HOUSE?

KEY WEST OFFICIALS START SEARCH FOR NEW CITY ATTORNEY

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Key West needs a new city attorney to replace Shawn Smith, who, after 16 years on the job, submitted a sharply worded resignation letter on Nov. 9 that criticizes the mayor’s overreach and questions her honesty.

Officials discussed the process for replacing Smith during the Nov. 15 city commission meeting. Com missioner Billy Wardlow said he wants to appoint Assistant City Attor ney Ron Ramsingh to the position.

“I believe in hiring from within, and we have an assistant city at torney who has done the job for 16 years and has been loyal to the city,” Wardlow said.

Mayor Teri Johnston replied, “So you want Ron Ramsingh to apply?”

Wardlow said, “He doesn’t even have to apply, he could be appointed as we did with the city managers, which would save us a lot of time.”

But Wardlow’s suggestion ended there, as Johnston and Commissioner Sam Kaufman began discussing the position’s job description, where the job would be advertised and a poten tial search committee.

The commissioners largely agreed that an interim city attorney will be needed during the search, as Smith will finish work at year’s end.

Sources close to the matter told the Keys Weekly that some elected officials want Ramsingh in the interim position, while others would like to see Nathalia Mellies, the other assis tant city attorney, as interim.

When Smith was hired in 2006, a local search committee that included six local attorneys and then-mayor Morgan McPherson was formed to evaluate the applications, City Clerk Cheri Smith told the commission.

“How did that work out?” John ston asked.

“I think it worked out great, because we got Shawn for 16 years,” Wardlow said, joking that he’d like Smith to sit on the search committee.

In his resignation letter, Smith expressed gratitude and support to the six commissioners, while target ing the mayor with criticism.

“I cannot remain quiet watch ing the City devolve into a mayorrun style of government rather than the manager-commission form called for in our charter,” Smith wrote “It seems we have forgotten that our primary obliga tion should be helping ALL citizens get to yes within the bounds of the rules we have. To say we are internally dysfunctional is an un derstatement. Worst of all, is the rarity in which the truth enters the mayor’s vocabulary.”

His complete letter is available at keysweekly.com.

Smith will become co-general counsel at the Florida Keys Aq ueduct Authority, with the water utility’s current attorney, Bob Feldman.

Bobby Mongelli, center, is flanked by country superstar Toby Keith, right, and singer/songwriter Scotty Emerick, who will perform at the Hogfish on Saturday, Nov. 19. CONTRIBUTED

Bobby Mongelli with the legendary Jimmy Buffett at the Hogfish Bar & Grill. CONTRIBUTED

Dockside dining overlooks the historic Safe Harbor Marina that’s still home to shrimp boats, liveaboards and Mel Fisher’s Treasure Salvors boats. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly

Key West City Attorney Shawn Smith’s resignation will take effect Dec. 31. CONTRIBUTED

Key West Mayor Teri Johnston is sharply criticized in City Attorney Shawn Smith’s resignation letter. CONTRIBUTED

FORMER KEY WEST YACHT CLUB MANAGER ARRESTED FOR THEFT & GUN THREATS

FORMER RESTAURANT OWNER MICHAEL WILSON ALLEGEDLY MISUSED CREDIT CARD, STOLE CASH & WINE

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The former general manager of the Key West Yacht Club, who had legal troubles in 2016 as co-owner of the former Michaels restaurant, was ar rested on Nov. 5 for allegedly steal ing $10,000 to $20,000 worth of money, food and wine from the Key West Yacht Club while employed as its general manager. Wilson and his wife had previously been members of the yacht club, where their per sonal accounts were also in arrears, according to police documents.

His list of charges grew after Wilson was out on bail from the theft arrest. On Nov. 9, he was again arrested, this time by Mon roe County Sheriff’s deputies, for allegedly threatening to “come and shoot three of the witnesses in the theft case, and shoot the place up,” referring to the Key West Yacht Club, states the arrest affidavit, which charges Wilson with “tam pering with or harassing a witness, victim or informant.”

Wilson allegedly made these threats by phone from a Lower Keys restaurant, where he had taken a job. Officers spoke with two employees of the yacht club and its commodore, Peter Batty, who were “visibly upset” when they learned of the threats against them personally and against the yacht club.

“Batty said that Wilson owns guns and knows where he lives. Batty stated that his and other families (children) are at the yacht club often and this was very con cerning for him. Batty stated that he did think WIlson was capable of carrying out these threats,” the affidavit states.

Another employee who was threatened told police he had blocked Wilson from all social media accounts and from his cell phone “because Wilson wants to keep talking to him about the case and making threatening statements toward witnesses in the case,” the affidavit states.

Wilson remained in Monroe County Detention Center as of Nov. 14 on a $75,000 bond for the threats case.

“Due to the ongoing legal case, we have been advised not to com ment, other than to say we imme diately addressed the issue when discovered, and have implemented policies to hopefully prevent future problems,” Batty told the Keys Weekly on Nov. 14.

A chef by trade, Wilson was a partner in the former Michaels restaurant, a popular, upscale eat ery in Key West’s Old Town. Wilson was arrested in November 2016 for failing to pay about $62,000 in sales tax to the state of Florida. Michaels restaurant closed around the same time.

Wilson was allowed to resign from the yacht club in early Octo ber, as the Key West Police Depart ment opened a fraud investigation into his alleged theft of cash from a safe, 197 bottles of wine and unau thorized use of the yacht club credit card for personal expenses.

The total amount of the al leged theft is between $10,000 and $20,000, police documents state.

Wilson also reportedly had borrowed money from yacht club employees and was having deduc tions taken out of each paycheck to either repay personal uses for the credit card, or to square up his personal account as a yacht club member, the documents state.

RENOWNED PAINTER THOMAS ARVID CAPTURES THE ART OF WINE

KEY WEST GALLERY HOSTS LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS NOV. 17-20

MANDY MILES

Thomas Arvid doesn’t just drink and collect wine, he paints it, expertly capturing in still-life oil paintings the light it reflects, the color it contains and the intricacies it entails and the enjoyment that it represents.

There is perhaps no better fit than Key West for a renowned painter whose works capture and embrace the pleasures of art, wine and a life well lived.

Arvid is that painter.

Key West Gallery, 601 Duval St., will host an exhibition and sale of his works Nov. 17-20. The artist will be in the gallery painting from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 7 to 11 p.m. All are welcome.

“Thomas Arvid possesses an unerring ability to refine a mo ment. … The magic of his painting is in Arvid’s ability to visualize and chronicle an entire scene beyond the frame – to tell a story of enjoy ment and the good life,” states the artist’s website at thomasarvid.com. “An Atlanta resident and father of two young sons, the self-taught artist insists that wine should be approachable. His paintings are an embodiment of the casual way that we enjoy wine today. He is an appealing role model for a lifestyle of easy elegance and unpretentious charm.

“Drawn to wine by his focus on the color red, Arvid knew he had discovered something when his

paintings featuring red wine were being purchased before they were finished. Arvid is awed by the re sponse to his work, ‘Wine is a great subject because people are familiar with it; they really connect to it. My paintings are really the landscapes between people sharing wine – it’s amazing that my collectors find personal fulfillment in my work, especially when I’m just doing what I love.’

“Arvid is almost as well known for his philanthropy as for his cre ativity. His work has generated mil lions of dollars for charities and he generously donates not only his art, but also his time and his celebrity. As Arvid explains it, ‘I am incredibly blessed and thrilled that I can give back and make a difference. There is nothing as satisfying in this world as knowing that you have helped someone, inspired someone, or made the world a better place. And while I am happy to donate my art, it is also important to me to be hands-on with my giving.’”

Visit keywestgallery.com for more information.

Michael Wilson, former general man ager of the Key West Yacht Club, faces charges of theft and witness tamper ing. MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OF FICE/Contributed

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Thomas Arvid’s oversized oil paintings feature wine and the enjoyment it represents. CONTRIBUTED

Artist Thomas Arvid

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KEY WEST HOSTS ANNUAL VETERANS DAY PARADE

Representatives from all military branch es and veterans from wars as far back as World War II took part in Key West’s annual Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11.

In addition to the military members, schoolchildren, supporters, families, police of ficers, firefighters, and veteran support orga nizations took to the streets, waving flags and marching with pride.

The Florida Keys are now preparing for the return of the Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride in January 2023. Stay tuned for details and op portunities to show your support and line the streets of the Keys to welcome the warriors.

— Mandy Miles

Key West’s military history and pride was on full display at the city’s annual Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

Powerboats pushed the envelope last week at Raceworld Offshore’s Key West World Championships. Hurricane Ni cole, and the rough water it spawned, hampered only the first of three race days, forc ing organizers to cancel the Nov. 9 races.

But conditions calmed for the Friday races, and Sunday’s final races found postcard-perfect weather for racing.

Full race results for all classes on both days are available at raceworldoffshore.com.

Here’s a listing of the top boats in each class, based on combined total points:

1. The Allen Lawn Care & Landscaping boat wins first place in the Super Stock Class.

2. The powerboat M CON takes first place in the Supercat Class.

3. A powerboat is hauled out of the water at Tru man Waterfront.

4. Race fans line seawalls to watch the action on Nov. 11 and 13.

5. Two boats get a little too close for comfort.

Powerboats roar past Sunset Key during Raceworld Offshore’s Key West World Championship powerboat races Nov. 6-13.

Photo’s by LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly and BARRY GAUKEL/ShadyPalmPhotography.com

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SOMEONE YOU SHOULD MEET...

JOHN STRONG DELIVERS THE GOODS

So you need to send a day’s worth of fresh ly caught fish to your cousin in Kansas, or your late Aunt Sally’s Tiffany barware that your brother wants for his wedding, or you’ve promised your daughter, who’s hospital ized 400 miles away, a weekly care package.

Do you:

A.) Stand in line for 45 minutes to be growled at by one of two overtired federal employees try ing to do five people’s jobs? or

B.) Stroll up to a counter staffed with kind faces and candy after being greeted by cool dogs and good tunes?

If you chose B (and why wouldn’t you?) you’ve likely come across Pak Mail, 1200 Fourth St., Key West. And you’ve probably met John Strong and his dog, Bonnie, part Catahoula leopard, part pit bull and part blue tick coonhound from Marrvel ous Pet Rescues in Key Largo.

“My dogs spend all day with me at Pak Mail, being the official mascots and greeters,” Strong said.

Strong opened his franchise in 2004, having circled back to the Keys after happily working at the Sheraton in Key Largo from 1992 to ’98. He had left the Keys only because the hotel company transferred him to a resort general manager job in Orlando, then to Jekyll Island, Georgia.

“Living by the ocean has always been in my blood,” says the Halifax, Nova Scotia native who lives on a houseboat.

When the hotel sold in 2004, Strong came back to the Keys with a plan to combine his hotel biz know-how and customer service savvy in a venture of his own. Upon realizing that a Florida Keys guesthouse was beyond his — and nearly everyone else’s — budget, he thought out of the box and found his new future.

“While doing my research, I utilized the ser vices of the UPS Store for faxing, notarizing, mail ing, etc. and I eventually saw the allure of owning such a business,” he said.

Strong’s Pak Mail business serves residential and business customers including those who need to ship internationally. He also expertly handles the ongoing or one-time logistics, and he won’t scoff at anything that needs packing, no matter how clunky, heavy, fragile or perishable. Lobster, anyone?

“What makes Pak Mail interesting is that no two customers are alike and no two shipments are alike,” he says. “One day we’re shipping a

ship’s model for a member of Ronald Reagan’s cabinet and the next day we’re sending post cards for some tourists from the Netherlands. Every day is a surprise.”

Like the time he shipped hundreds of Shel Silverstein’s books, artwork and musical instruments to the archives in Chicago from the author’s Key West hurricane-hit house only to have Silverstein’s sister offer him her brother’s iconic desk.

“I jumped at the chance,” he says. “I have been offered $10,000 to sell the desk, but I would never do that. It is now a fixture in our store.”

They’ve shipped the collection of Ten nessee Williams paintings from the Custom House Museum to three different museums for exhibits and arranged for their return. They’ve shipped a quilt insured for $300,000. They’ve shipped contraceptive devices to the Virgin Islands.

“That was an interesting paradox,” he recalled.

With summertime a bit slower, Strong’s business also includes U-Haul rentals. Between packages, rental mailboxes and people’s needs for U-Hauls, Strong has seen it all.

“U-Haul customers are somewhat different from Pak Mail customers,” he said. “We had a guy rent a box truck once for one day and he kept it for three months. He’d cut a rectangular

John Strong & Bonnie.

CRICKET DESMARAIS/ Keys Weekly

What’s your superpower? Spell ing and typing (65 words per minute).

What’s something you’d like to learn? Piano.

What’s the last package you received? Solar-powered Christmas tree (I mount it on an anchored floating platform behind my houseboat in the bay … for all my neighbors to enjoy).

Any advice for holiday giftshippers? Ship early (although I make more money off the last-minute Xmas shippers).

Words to live by? Never assume.

hole in the side of the truck, installed an air con ditioner and was living in it.”

Strong keeps his sense of humor intact and his demeanor steady by feeding his love of travel. He’s already crossed 65 countries off his bucket list, has spent nearly half a year in Africa, did a safari in Kenya, a hot air balloon ride at sunrise over the Maasai Mara, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, and traveled by train from Shanghai to Beijing, China to Mongolia, through Siberia, ending in Moscow.

“My last trip was to a friend’s 6,000-acre cattle and horse ranch outside of Belo Horizonte, Brazil,” he said. “My next travels will hopefully be in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. I want to take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi.”

Customers must sense Strong’s undeniable work ethic and reliability because they often turn to him for services not listed on the franchise website.

“Numerous times, customers have called from up north and asked me to go to their house in Key West, open the front door with the key hidden under the flower pot or door mat, turn off the alarm using the code they provide, remove a painting or other personal item, and bring it back to Pak Mail to ship to them,” he says.

“That is what is special about Key West,” he says. “Everybody knows everybody.”

What’s special about Key West is that people like John Strong live here.

GETTING A LINE ON SHARP- SHINNED HAWKS

I’d just spent three days up at the Florida Keys Hawkwatch at Curry Hammock State Park in Marathon and was finally catching up on things in my life, so I wasn’t planning on leaving the rock for a while. But then I got the text –the sharpie was coming down the Keys. It was in Tavernier, but head ing south.

... is a photogra pher, writer, and semi-professional birdwatcher. He has lived in Key West for more than 25 years and may no longer be employable in the real world. He is also executive director of the Florida Keys Audu bon Society.

I pulled my Nalgene bottle out of the drying rack, asked the dog not to eat any more shoes while I was gone, grabbed my camera and binoculars, and headed back up to Marathon.

The whole way up, I was wor ried. What if I missed something this cool?

Sharpie is birder slang for sharp-shinned hawk. It is the small est of the three North American accipiters – a family of long-tailed, short-winged hawks that special ize in flying at high speeds through wooded areas densely packed with bushes and trees and nary brushing a wingtip. They are fast and sneaky and surprisingly long-legged, though you generally wouldn’t notice the longlegged bit unless you had actually seen one in hand.

This particularly sharpie – officially known as SSHA1 – had been trapped and held in hand about three weeks prior, up in Cape May, New Jersey, by a woman named Tricia Miller. The bird, a female, had been held just long enough for her husband, Michael Lanzone, to attach a tiny electronic transmitter to its back with a small harness, and then it was released.

Miller is executive director and senior re search wildlife biologist at Conservation Science Global, a non-profit research group oriented towards conservation and natural resources management, a.k.a. studying birds and their behaviors in order to figure the best ways to protect them. Lanzone is the CEO at Cellular Tracking Technologies, a company that pro duces electronic devices to track and monitor wildlife.

They were collaborating on a project, funded by the Cape May Point Science Center, which wanted to understand how four species of raptors – sharp-shinned hawks, Cooper’s hawks, red-tailed hawks, and red-shouldered hawks – used local habitat as they migrated through the surrounding region. They were doing it using some pretty recently developed technology.

Telemetric devices attached to birds are not a new thing. VHF transmitters have been used for several decades, allowing scientists to track birds as they move through the land scape.

Tracking via VHF, though, generally re quires a directional antenna and a car or an air plane to trail the bird and chart its movements.

Satellite trackers have also existed for

some time, but they tend to be expensive and require pricey annual subscriptions. And telemetric devices attached to birds need to be under 3% of their body weight so as not en cumber them in a potentially destructive man ner. There isn’t a satellite tracker small enough to attach to a sharp-shinned hawk. On average, the females weigh about 175 grams, and the males weigh about 100 grams – or the same as your average-sized banana.

The CTT tracker they’d attached to the sharpie used cell phone technology. It weighed just 3.5 grams, and included a battery and a solar panel. As long as the bird was in cell phone range, they could know where it was. They could follow the bird using an app on their phone. They could even change the check-in intervals from, say, once every 20 minutes, to once every four hours.

While Miller’s project was focused on how the birds were using the habitat in the Cape May peninsula, there were some serious spill over benefits.

“It’s giving us a pretty cool picture of how that bird moved from Cape May, crossed Delaware Bay, crossed Chesapeake Bay, and then moved down the east coast, and then hit Florida and went down the west coast,” she said.

It’s the kind of detailed knowledge that did not exist before.

She told me all this during those three days I was up at the Hawkwatch site at Curry Hammock State Park. She and Lanzone and some friends had been at the Raptor Research Foundation conference in Fort Lauderdale, and made the trip down to spend some time at the count. (And also, possibly, as a chance to revisit some familiar places, as Miller had been part of the earliest iteration of the Florida Keys Hawk watch when it began in 1996.)

While they were in the Keys, the sharpie, according to the app, was milling about in the eastern edge of the Everglades. There was a possibility the bird would migrate through the Keys and they’d have a chance to see it. Resighting an individual bird that you’d caught three weeks before and 1,300 miles away

would be kind of amazing. The bird never made the move toward the Keys, though, and even tually Miller and Lanzone had to head to the airport.

In the following days the bird actually moved north, through Miami, Boca Raton and Palm Beach. I had mostly forgotten about her, until that text said she was moving. The bird had spent the night in the Point Lowe neigh borhood in Tavernier. In the morning, she had hunted around for a time – sharpies generally feed on smaller songbirds – and then started south.

It was pretty busy when I got to the plat form. Luis Gles and Mariah Hryniewich were nearly as keyed up as I. There were a good number of sharp-shins moving through, but also good numbers of peregrine falcons and American kestrels. Most of the birds were pretty high and out toward the highway.

Miller sent another screen grab of the tracking map – the bird was just north of Long Key.

“It’s about 21 miles away now!” she said. We all kept our eyes peeled.

Over the next hour we counted 85 sharpshinned hawks. We counted another 52 in the hour after that.

Was one of them SSHA1? It’s hard to say. The check-in from her tracker at 21 miles north was the last the bird has been heard from.

Cellular coverage is pretty solid in the Keys, so most likely the bird lit out for Cuba – maybe just north of where we were, maybe just south of where we were. Maybe we saw it and didn’t know it. But Cuba’s cell system does not con nect with ours, or at least not the LTE system that the tracker uses, so it may be a while before we learn exactly what happened.

SSHA1 has already helped paint a much fuller picture about how sharp-shinned hawks migrate, filling a lot of unknowns about timing and behaviors. No one really knows the likeli hood of a sharpie crossing such a large body of water not once, but twice. But if the bird makes it back from Cuba in the spring, we will have a fuller picture still. I, for one, will be waiting by the phone.

SSHA1, a sharp-shinned hawk fitted with a cellular telemetry tracking device, in Cape May, New Jersey, in September. TRICIA MILLER/Conservation Science Global

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SIX-TOED CATS ARE ALWAYS INVITED

HEMINGWAY HOUSE: THE BRIDE SAYS IT’S JUST PURR- FECT

AMY PATTON www.keysweekly.com

When Daytona Beach cou ple Michael and Courtney White-Benedict were searching this year for a place to tie the knot, the hunt stopped at the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum, known locally in Key West as the Hemingway House, where the famous cats are not just accessories; they’re part of the wedding package.

“We’ve always loved historical homes in Key West and of course we adore that the cats are here,” said the newly married Courtney on a recent balmy Friday evening while their 80 guests arrived for the nuptials. Fortyeight furry friends of the feline kind were already in attendance.

The Hemingway House, the cherished landmark at 907 Whitehead St., is well-known for its tribe of freeroaming cats and carefully tended grounds. The house’s event planner, Ralph Segar Jr., said the six-toed, or polydactyl, residents are just part of the landscape.

“Cat lovers seek out this place; they’re so excited to share in the Hemingway mystique that draws people in.” The legendary American author, Ernest Hemingway, was reportedly obsessed with the quirky cats and named them all after Holly wood stars and notables of the 1930s and ’40s. That tradition still stands at the house: You’ll see Princess Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and Tennessee Williams dozing and playing in the gardens.

Despite all the buzz and fanfare of the recent Benedict wedding, most of the whimsical cats seemed unfazed by the celebration: “They’re very ur banized,” said Segar, laughing.

The Hemingway House animals share an interesting history and lineage. In the 1930s, the author was

given a six-toed cat named Snow White by sea captain Stanley Dexter. In Hemingway’s time, the multi-digit cats were considered to be tokens of good luck by some sailors and were used as agile mouse hunters aboard some of the ships of the day.

Now, those who seek the his toric space for their special day may find that some of the fabled feline fortune still endures.

“It’s kind of funny; we weren’t even looking at the Hemingway House in the beginning,” said Kiara Nielson, who wed her husband Sean there in the summer. The two are from the Washington, D.C. area. “We were looking all over for venues and it didn’t cross my mind until I saw this picture of a cat curled up on Pinterest. I was like, ‘Wow they have weddings there!’ Sean and I are huge cat lovers and we were thrilled to see that the house and grounds are such a great sanctuary for them on the island.”

Although most of the cats at the house are spayed and neutered, a handful are left fertile in order to hand down the prized genetic polydactyl trait, said Alexa Morgan, the PR director at the house. Surpris ingly, she said, the fees generated from weddings and other events are just a fraction of what the Heming way House, a for-profit organization, needs annually to operate. Proceeds from bookstore sales on the prop erty and entry tickets make up the majority of revenue.

Erica LaClair, who runs her own Islamorada wedding consulting com pany, Salt Wife, is well acquainted with the historic space and orga nized both the Nielsen and Benedict nuptials. She said if you’re looking to book the space any time soon, don’t get catty: the Hemingway House’s calendar fills up quickly. “People I work with really love it here. It’s kind of informal yet grand at the same time.”

At Michael and Courtney Bene dict’s wedding last week, it was clear that love was in the air — along with a little fur.

Hemingway cat is completely unfazed by wedding preparations at ‘her’ house.

Six-toed cats are always on the guest list for weddings at the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum. IRIS MOORE PHOTOGRAPHY/ Contributed

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If you invested in crypto, you’re likely coming to the realization that the money could have been better spent on scratch-off tickets and slot machines. Billionaires have been reduced to rags over night, as the crypto craze crashed and came tumbling down this past week. The biggest loser was possibly FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange that lost billions for investors in a matter of hours.

But with every loss comes an opportunity. The FTX Arena, home of the Miami Heat pro-basketball team, is seeking a new namesake sponsor for the arena, and the online porn mogul Bang Bros has reemerged as a potential suitor. Seriously.

Bang Bros first offered $10 million to name the venue in 2019, suggesting Bang Bros Center and a more appropriate abbreviation, The BBC.

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MICHAEL J. KIRK’S 2 HOUR FILM DOCUMENTS 200 YEARS OF KEY WEST

Key West Art & Historical Society, filmmaker Michael J. Kirk and Tropic Cinema will host a screening of the first-ever documentary on the his tory of Key West at Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton Street, on November 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The documentary is titled “Key West: 200 Years of History & Culture” and forms an important component of the island-wide bicentennial celebration in 2022.

The 120-minute documentary explores the rich and valuable his tory of the island city through im ages, interviews, and historical nar rative – a story that will be brought to life on the screen. Starting with the Native American inhabitants, the film considers the many years of successes, series of migrations, hardships, and natural disasters that have shaped this incredible and resilient city during the last two centuries.

The film’s director is Kirk, an award-winning, independent film maker who has directed, produced and written over 140 projects in the past 25 years. His projects have aired on public and commercial television networks, including PBS, History Channel, A&E, The Weather

Channel, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

Kirk deftly weaves together stories through the island’s histori cal events and periods after being given access to treasured historic records and objects from personal collections as well as museum and library archives. Graphics and animation provided by Conch 5 Stu dios at Key West High School fur ther engage the audience through out the film, allowing for a deeper appreciation and understanding of our history.

“It has been such an honor producing this film for so many reasons,” says Kirk. “Being a new resident to the island, the film has given me the chance to truly dive into the prolific history, work with such amazing historians, and have the opportunity to meet some of the great people that help make this community such a special place.”

Tickets are available at kwahs. org/upcoming-events — $10 for society members and $13 for nonmembers. For more information, contact society curator Cori Conver tito at 305-295-6616 x112.

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SPORTS & MORE

DOLPHINS IN GREAT SHAPE WITH TAGOVAILOA AT HELM

As the chant went up from the crowd — slowly, but steadily intensifying during Sunday’s 39-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns at Hard Rock Stadium — there was no ques tion what the people thought.

“MVP! MVP! MVP!”

Tua Tagovailoa said he heard it, admitted it’s a pos sibility, but the Miami Dolphins quarterback, when speaking af ter the game, said it’s too early to talk about such honors.

Instead, his job is to help the Dolphins continue to win games. So far in the AFC East, the team stands 7-3 and leads the division, ahead of the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, and New England Patriots. In the entire American Football Conference, the Dolphins are in second place, behind only the Kansas City Chiefs.

I, too, would say it’s too early. Tagovailoa is in a perfect position, yes. But let’s remem ber whom we’re talking about. Throughout his college career and his first few pro seasons, he was subject to injury.

But I’m optimistic. And the Dolphins right now are a happy team. That feeling has spread through their fanbase at the stadium, their followers else where and fans everywhere. There’s something about rooting for sports teams — the wins, the losses, the occasional ties.

When your team wins, you feel good. My team has won four games in a row, defeating the Steelers, Lions, Bears and Browns. To keep that streak go

ing, the Dolphins must handle the Texans at 1 p.m. on Nov. 27; the 49ers at 4 p.m. on Dec. 4, and the Chargers, 4 p.m. on Dec.11. After that, they’ll face the Buffalo Bills at a time to be determined on Sunday, Dec 18. As the Dolphins are on a streak, they’ll likely be favored in all of those games.

And they have Tagovailoa.

I’d say he had an average day against Cleveland. He com pleted 25 passes to eight differ ent receivers for 285 yards and three touchdowns. His rating was 135.

Tyreek Hill stood out, but not by much. He caught five passes for 44 yards and one touchdown.

Jeff Wilson, more of a run ning back, had 17 carries for 119 yards and a touchdown on the ground, and a pair of catches for 24 yards. Raheem Mostert had eight carries for 65 yards and a touchdown. He also had four catches for 22 yards.

Jaylen Waddle, per usual, caught four passes for 66 yards. Other players also caught four passes, including Trent Sherfield, 63 yards and a touchdown, and Alec Ingold, 45 yards and a touchdown. Mike Gesicki caught a pair of passes for 31 yards, while Cedric Wil son caught a pass for 7 yards.

This might be close to how it must have felt in 1972, when the Dolphins went undefeated through the season and playoffs. It feels good to be a Dolphins fan.

Independent filmmaker Michael J. Kirk and the Key West Art & Historical Society host a screening of the documentary “Key West: 200 Years of History & Culture” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Tropic Cinema. The documentary details 200 years of the island’s history KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY/Contributed

... a veteran sports columnist, says the only sport he doesn’t follow is cricket. That leaves plenty of others to fill his time.

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By: Tracy and Sean McDonald

THE SCOREBOARD

Team Sport Opponent Date Result

Coral Shores Girls Soccer @ South Florida HEAT 11/7 Canceled

Coral Shores Boys Soccer @ Marathon 11/8 W, 8-2

Key West Boys Soccer Somerset Silver Palms 11/8 W, 3-1

Marathon Girls Weightlifting Coral Shores & Gulliver Prep 11/9 Marathon 1st, Coral Shores 2nd

Key West Girls Soccer Coral Shores 11/9 W, 8-0

Key West Boys Soccer @ St. Brendan 11/10 L, 4-2

Marathon Boys Soccer @ Westwood 11/10 W, 8-2

Coral Shores Swimming @ States (Sailfish Splash Park, Stuart) 11/11 Postponed until 11/18

Key West Swimming @ States (Sailfish Splash Park, Stuart) 11/12 Postponed until 11/19

MIKAIL “JAY” MARSHALL

THIS WEEK IN KEYS SPORTS

Date School Sport Opponent Start Time

11/17

Marathon Girls Basketball SoHo 4 p.m.

Coral Shores Girls Soccer St. Brendan 6 p.m. 11/18 Coral Shores Swimming @ States (Sailfish Splash Park, Stuart) 10 a.m.

11/17

11/18 Key West Boys Soccer @ Dade Christian 4 p.m. 11/18 Marathon Boys Soccer Palmer 4 p.m.

11/18

Key West Girls Basketball @ Barron Collier 5:30 p.m. 11/18

Key West Girls Soccer @ Port Charlotte 7 p.m. 11/19 Key West Swimming @ States (Sailfish Splash Park, Stuart) 10 a.m. 11/19 Key West Girls Soccer @ Lemon Bay 10 a.m. 11/19 Key West Girls Basketball @ Golden Gate Naples 1 p.m. 11/21 Key West Girls Basketball Immokalee 3 p.m. 11/21 Coral Shores Boys Basketball @ Everglades Prep 4 p.m.

Starting as a fresh man last season, Mikail “Jay” Marshall made a name for himself as one of the fastest defenders in the county. This year, head coach Kelley Cruz has changed his position in a move that has already paid dividends for the Fins.

“Mikail has transitioned from playing more defensive to becoming our starting striker,” Cruz said.

In just two games, Marshall has become a force on the pitch, with an assist against Coral Shores and a hat trick against West wood Christian. His speed, evasiveness, ball control and competitive nature make Mar shall a threat against any team he and the Dolphins face, and though he is just a sopho more, his team respects and looks up to him. For his aggressive gameplay and solid teamwork, Mikail Marshall is this week’s Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.

Boys Soccer Sophomore, Marathon

“He is a positive role model on the field and bridges the gap between the younger players and the older ones.”

Mikail takes on the Coral Shores Hur ricanes. BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly

— Coach Kelley Cruz

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SETTLED ON THE PITCH

Prep soccer season officially opens in Monroe County

BOYS SOCCER

Nov. 7 marked the official start date for regular season soccer across the state of Florida. In boys soccer, Marathon and Coral Shores met up in Marathon on Nov. 8 for an early matchup. Marathon showed sparks of greatness during the game, including an early goal off a corner kick by Oscar Cardona and one later in the game by Brayam Gonzalez-Cinto off a Mikail Marshall assist, but it would not be enough to carry the Fins into a win.

Coral Shores outscored Marathon 8-2 with goals coming from six different ’Canes. Robert Temkin and Makani Burga each had a pair of goals while Wilman Avila, Preston Carroll, Leonardo Vazquez, and Jackson Garcia each had one in the win.

Directly following the Marathon/Coral Shores game, Key West took the field in Marathon to take on Somerset Silver Palms. Originally scheduled to be played in Key West, the contest was moved to Marathon due to a lack of officials in the Lower Keys. Key West outscored the Stallions 3-1 in the match, with two goals from Jonathan Gvili and one from Sebastian Camargo.

Marathon hit the road on Nov. 10 to play Westwood Christian and found their scoring groove in the match, netting eight goals from six different Fins. Mikail Mar shall led the scoring with a hat trick, and Henry Herrera scored two while assisting on four others. Scoring one goal each for Marathon were Yuni DeLeon, Oscar Cardona, Brayam Gonzalez-Cinto and Juan Vasquez. Marathon’s win evened up its record to 1-1 heading into week two of regular season play.

Key West also played on Nov. 10 against St. Brendan School in Miami. The Conchs had a solid second half but could not come back from a rockier first half that saw the Sabres score three goals against them. The final score was 4-2, giving Key West an even 1-1 record in regular season play.

GIRLS SOCCER

Key West and Coral Shores played one another on Nov. 9. The Conchs scored six goals in the first half, then secured the win with two in the second half. Kathryn Smith scored four in the matchup and Grace Andrew, Madison Kiduff, Nikole Tomita and Victoria Davey-Willy each had one in the 8-0 victory. The Conchs played again on Nov. 11 against Ransom Everglades, losing 3-0 in the away match.

The Lady Fins began their season at Somerset Silver Palms on Nov. 15, losing 9-3.

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Coral Shores and Gulliver Prep made the trip to Marathon High School on Nov. 9 for a girls weightlifting tri-meet. Marathon coach Jessie Schubert was pleased with the early season results his team has put up and looks forward to continued improvement in the com ing weeks. The Lady Fins took eight out of 10 top spots in the meet, securing the team win for Marathon.

Weightlifting is scored by combin ing the best of three attempts in two different types of lifts. Athletes may opt to lift in the Olympic category which combines the snatch and the clean & jerk or in the Traditional category which combines clean & jerk with the bench press. Athletes compete in a series of weight classes from 101 pounds to the Unlimited (199.1 and up) class.

Top Performers By Weight Class, Nov. 9

LACK OF OFFICIALS

ey West has the finest athletic facilities this side of Miami, but so far this season, its soccer fields have seen little of their scheduled action. Sev eral games set to be played on Key West’s turf fields nicknamed “The Backyard” were instead played at Marathon or Coral Shores due to a lack of officials in the Lower Keys. Key West is not alone in this struggle; finding officials across the islands is becoming problematic for athletic directors, and inevitably it is the student athletes who will suffer if a solution isn’t put in place soon.

Like so many other things in the Keys, a lack of af fordable housing is driving this issue to an extent. The longtime officials who have worked the games in Monroe County for many years are getting older, and young folks interested in officiating youth sports are not moving in at the same rate as the exodus.

“The naval base used to have a lot of guys doing some officiating on the side, but that is not the case any more,” said Marathon High School athletic director Lance Martin, explaining that the shortage is a multifaceted issue. “It is very difficult to get new ones due to the low pay and the verbal abuse they take at times from spectators.”

Key West still has a few diehard officials, as do Mara thon and the Upper Keys, but more are needed to ensure youth and prep sports can continue in Monroe County. And even though one can’t make a living off of being an official alone in the Keys, the money isn’t terrible for someone who loves sports and is looking for a side gig that allows for staying active and engaged in the com munity. Football game pay is currently $111 per game. Baseball and softball pay is $85, and volleyball and soccer pay stands at $79. Travel is also reimbursed, and many officials can almost double their pay in travel mileage.

So how does one become an official?

“The process is very easy,” said Martin. “You must be 18 to be a full time official or 16 to be a junior official. First, join an association. Register with the FHSAA. Then do a level 2 background check. Then take the 50-question, untimed, open-book test offered prior to the fall, winter and spring seasons.” Prospective officials have a set win dow in which to complete their tests prior to each season.

To find all the contacts for the various sports offered in Monroe County, visit the FHSAA website at fhsaa.com/ sports/2020/5/19/officials_directory.aspx.

By: Tracy and Sean McDonald

BOYS SOCCER

PALMER MARATHON NOVEMBER 18 | 4 P.M.

VS GIRLS BASKETBALL IMMOKALEE KEY WEST NOVEMBER 21 | 3 P.M.

VS GIRLS SOCCER

A lack of officials has forced the relocation or cancel lation of dozens of contests across Monroe County over the past year. CONTRIBUTED

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Lisandra Ramírez is a graduate of the San Alejandro National Academy of Fine Arts and the Higher Institute of Art in Havana Cuba. In 2012, she completed a course in bronze casting in Spain and later studied at the Tish School of the Arts at New York University. Her work has been exhibited worldwide and she has won several awards, including First Prize at the Contemporary Art Fair, Havana, 2013. She has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Cuba and the United States.

Lisandra has received very favorable reviews about the nature and form of her work, some of which is inspired from gures of Japanese anime. She conveys both a sense of humor contrasted with feelings of isolation and loneliness. A recurring theme in her work involves re-contextualized toys, created with di erent materials (bronze, acrylic or porcelain, among others), which reference images typical of our childhood and their power to in uence our psyche.

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DAY BUFFET

TOES IN THE SAND

DINNER

FRESH AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE

STUDIOS OF KEY WEST LAUNCHES STREAMING THEATER SERIES HISTORIAN SPEAKS AT KEY WEST’S OLDEST HOUSE

GEORGE BORN PRESERVES THE PAST FOR THE FUTURE

STUDIOWORKS OFFERS MONTHLY ONLINE PRODUCTIONS THROUGH FEBRUARY

The Studios of Key West this month launched StudioWorks, a streaming series that brings theatrical productions to at-home audiences. Beginning this month, an original digital theater pro duction will be released and available to stream each month.

DEC. 3, 2022

“Unstuck as F@#k”

The piece is written and per formed by Orlando Bishop and directed by Anika Larsen. Over the course of 70 minutes, LA-based entertainer and comedian Bishop commands the stage as he tells the hilarious and at times heartbreaking story of his life — from growing up in the concrete jungle of Flatbush, Brooklyn to his years in the ivory tower of Yale — and all the ups and downs that came after.

JAN. 13, 2023

“Repair”

Key West’s Oldest House Museum will be the venue for a discussion of historic preservation and its value to communities.

George Born, a historic re source specialist who lived and worked in Key West from 1996 to 2008, returns this week to discuss his research and others’ ongoing ef forts in historic preservation in Key West, Boston and beyond.

Doors open at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19. Born will sign copies of his books, and his lecture will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Without historic preservation efforts, the city’s Old Town district would be unrecognizable — unre markable — today.

“His years of work in historic preservation are reminders of what makes Key West so special and unique,” said Tom Greenwood, historical consultant for Old Island Restoration Foundation, which owns and operates the museum. “His commentary is timely and em phasizes the value of communitydriven historic preservation.”

Born is a historic preservation ist working at the intersection of history, economics and the law. Currently, he manages historic preservation grants at New Hamp shire’s Land & Community Heritage Investment Program.

In Key West, he managed state-owned historic buildings, as

sisted with preservation planning in Monroe County, gave tours of the historic Key West Cemetery, and coordinated preservation awards at the Historic Florida Keys Founda tion. He also chaired Key West’s Historic Architecture Review Com mission, wrote a newspaper column on historic preservation, and wrote two books about the history and architecture of the Florida Keys.

After leaving Key West, he completed a doctorate in American & New England Studies at Boston University, where he wrote a dis sertation entitled, “Home Rule: The Creation of Local Historic Districts in the New Boston, 1953 to 1983.”

The Oldest House, 322 Duval St., was built in 1829 and still fea tures some original furnishings and housewares.

More information is at oldest housekeywest.com. — Contributed

GEORGE BORN HISTORIC PRESERVATION LECTURE

Saturday, Nov. 19, doors open at 10 a.m., lecture at 10:30 a.m.

Key West’s Oldest House Museum & Gardens, 322 Duval St.

Free admission for Old Island Restoration Foundation members; $10 for nonmembers

Created by theater artists all over the country, StudioWorks produc tions can be purchased individually or as a subscription at vimeo.com/ ondemand/studioworks. A package costs $35 for the full season of all four shows. Individual plays can be pur chased on the day of their release for $10 each. The productions are avail able to stream six months from date of purchase.

The four-production series offers performances by noted theater, televi sion and film actors including Michael Urie, Ann Harada, Colby Lewis, Con stance Shulman and Leon Addison Brown, among others. “Unstuck as F@#k,” the second play of the series, sees Tony Award-nominated Broad way star Anika Larsen of “Almost Famous” making her directorial debut.

Featuring great stories and show casing remarkable contemporary talent, the series includes an exclu sive mix of virtual world premiere productions. The season will finish in March with an encore presentation of nationally-acclaimed “Smithtown,” the inaugural streaming play produced by The Studios in 2020 in an effort to keep theater alive during the pan demic.

NOW AVAILABLE

“The Mon Valley Medium”

This darkly comedic tale takes place when a murder sends a working-class community into chaos. Written, directed and performed by Pittsburgh native Alec Silberblatt, the story centers on Mack, a local man, who relays the story as he struggles with the guilt he feels about his role in it all.

This cinematic and theatrical hybrid was filmed on location in a working garage in Queens. Two worlds collide over a tragic incident when a car pulls into a closed body shop one night in the middle of a downpour. When the mechanic goes outside to let the driver know the shop isn’t open, he quickly discovers that nothing about the encounter is random. The play was written by Michael Marrero and Julio Trinidad, directed by Michael Marrero, and stars Leon Addison Brown (Drama League Award nominee) and Julio Trinidad. Tony Award-winning sound designer Sun Hee Kil composed the score.

FEB. 10, 2023

“Smithtown”

The Studios will re-release “Smithtown,” a play acknowledged around the country by The New Yorker, Theater Mania and the New York Times. “Smithtown” was written by Drew Larimore and directed by Stephen Kitsakos, Artistic Associ ate of The Studios of Key West. The story consists of a series of four interconnected but distinct mono logues featuring an ensemble of top Broadway and television actors: Mi chael Urie, Ann Harada, Colby Lewis and Constance Shulman.

Incisively dark and funny, “Smithtown” shines a spotlight on the ways we communicate, and miscommunicate, in a rapidly evolv ing digital era, when the rules of conduct change by the minute, and loneliness and isolation seem to be the order of the day.

Key West’s Oldest House Museum hosts a historic preservation lecture by George Born at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. CONTRIBUTED

SHELF HELP

What: “The Keeper of Lost Things” by Ruth Hogan

Why: This is a story about a lonely widower (he was madly in love with his wife, who died tragically of a heart attack) who hires a housekeeper/assistant to help with household duties, ends up passing away and leaves his home, in which one room is filled with huge collection of items that people lost and he found. This was such a good read, the part about finding lost items and the possibility of reuniting someone with what can be the tiniest or most insignificant thing for most, but can be real treasures for the person who lost it. Loved the connecting story of the small publishing company and the close friendships that they had. Also, the lonely widower and his assistant, and the friendships they made along the way.

Where: This is available as an e-book and large print book from the Monroe County Library system.

How: You can request books online by logging in to keysli braries.org and get ebooks and eaudiobooks 24/7 at estuff.key slibraries.org. If you don’t have a card, you can visit your local branch or register online to get one. Questions? info@keyslibrar ies.org

HELP KEEP KEY WEST CLEAN

JOIN A 1 HOUR CLEANUP EVERY FRIDAY MORNING

The city of Key West and its residents ask every one to do their part to help keep Key West beauti ful. 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.

On Nov. 4, 10 volunteers met behind the old Kmart and in one hour collected 87 pounds of trash, 10 pounds of recycling and a gallon of cigarette butts as part of the one-hour cleanup that takes place every Friday from 8 to 9 a.m. CONTRIBUTED

One 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.

Please pick up around your home or apartment complex. Every piece of trash picked up is one less that may end up in 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 prog ress with every cleanup event and every spot that’s adopted.

Please call Dorian at the city of Key West at 305809-3782 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. 18: Fort Street in Bahama Village (Meet in Frederick Douglass Gym parking lot.)

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A troubling number of cigarette butts and plastic bags have been included in recent hauls. Please re member 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 side walk, as from there, they easily end up in the ocean.

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

From left, Lynne Tejeda of Keys Energy Services donates goody bags to Silverliners Chrissy Gallagher, Bindy Blatt and Joyce Benavides. For more than 40 years, retired flight attendants from the former Eastern Airlines, known as Silverliners, have made the holidays special for thousands of kids in Key West. Their annual Flight to the North Pole takes place Thursday, Dec. 1 at the Key West International Airport and features gifts for kids, pictures with Santa and plenty of food and other activities. To make a donation, call Joyce Benavides at 305-797-1500. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly

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ATTENDANTS MAKE HOLIDAYS SPECIAL FOR KEYS KIDS

DEFEND THE REEF

SCIENTIFIC DIVERS COMBAT DEADLY CORAL DISEASE BY HAND

ALEX RICKERT alex@keysweekly.com

Up to 6,000 diseased corals in the Dry Tortugas may owe their lives to divers with a revolutionary antibiotic treatment. Aimed at saving corals infected with the rampant stony coral tissue loss disease, the treatment method should play a pivotal role in stopping the deadly disease running through Florida’s reef tract since 2014.

…And it looks a little like toothpaste.

Led by scientists with Nova Southeastern University (NSU), a team of 17 divers from NSU, Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute and the University of the Virgin Islands recently completed two treatment missions in the Dry Tortugas Na tional Park. After surveying an area larger than 20 football fields, divers armed with dozens of treatment syringes spent nearly 250 hours applying a medical paste by hand to individual corals suffering from lesions caused by the deadly disease.

While the majority of the 6,000 treated corals are located on a high-priority reef close to Loggerhead Key, the divers also spent time around Fort Jefferson, arguably the most popu lar tourist destination within the park. Once an infected coral is identified, divers work to apply a proprietary amoxicillin paste developed by manufacturer Ocean Alchemists to the edges of the lesion.

Though much still remains to be learned about SCTLD, the treatment has thus far proven highly effective, with Ocean Alchemists reporting more than an 85% success rate in treating the disease responsible for killing more than two thirds of the corals it infects.

“We’re really trying to prevent further losses,” said NSU’s Karen Neely. “We can go out and work with these corals that are hundreds or thousands of years old that are still alive, but would be dead without us.”

Coral diseases are “notoriously difficult to diagnose,” she told Keys Weekly, adding that the exact pathogen behind SCTLD is still un known and its origin in the Miami area in 2014 is still partly a mystery. But so far, the paste has been a godsend.

Neely said her team is acutely aware that introducing antibiotics into a natural environ ment can merit an understandably cautious response from regulatory agencies such as the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. How ever, the alternative could be much worse.

“There isn’t anyone who says, ‘Oh my gosh, I just want to go put more antibiotics into the ocean,’” she said. “But if the alternative is your reef dying, then suddenly antibiotics don’t look so bad.”

With such a focused application directly onto the coral lesions, her team has seen little, if any, leaching of the product into the sur rounding environment. Studies within the last year have investigated potential unintended effects of the paste on the treated organisms, but have so far found no impact on the corals’ photosynthesis, respiration or reproduction.

“This was a real push, particularly from the Florida Department of Environmental Protec tion,” she added. “We have to do something; we’re losing everything right now. This is the tool we have in the toolbox. Let’s do it.”

While the Tortugas missions accomplished a great deal, Neely and her team were tasked with the same goal along the reef tract lining the Florida Keys. In recent years, the island chain has seen an explosion in eco-tourism efforts involving locals, volunteers and tourists alike in coral outplanting missions – a process by which disease-resistant coral genotypes are fragmented, allowed to grow, and eventually returned to the reefs to repopulate the living coral cover.

However, due to current regulatory restric tions, Neely’s small team is among the few pro fessional science divers licensed to perform this particular type of coral triage. And while each approach to the goal absolutely has its place in an ecosystem ravaged by the disease, she said she would welcome assistance in admin istering a fast-acting, cost-effective treatment. In just three days, the amount of coral tissue saved by the Tortugas team equates to 190,000 outplants.

“Our goal is to preserve what we call iconic corals and prevent them from disappearing, which also benefits restoration because … they can focus on what has already been lost. So I think those two missions kind of work in parallel,” she said. “But frankly, it’s a lot easier to stop a coral from dying than it is to replace it, especially when you’re talking about corals the size of living rooms.”

1 and 2. Divers apply an amoxicillin paste to the edges of coral lesions caused by stony coral tissue loss disease. In each picture, the darker area of the treated coral represents the living portion of the coral, while the whitened area represents tis sue already lost to the disease. CONTRIBUTED

3. Divers fill syringes with the antibiotic paste for underwater application on diseased corals.

4. The response team of scientific divers celebrate one of several successful missions in the Dry Tortugas.

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SHARING SUCCESSES

MOTE MARINE SCIENTISTS INVITED TO SABA TO SURVEY CORAL, TEACH COMMUNITY

medicines to apply to coral under water,” Muller said. “We treat corals with an antibiotic paste, and, 80% of the time, it stops the disease from spreading.”

“W

hat you know, you’ll protect; so, I think the more everyday citizens know about the ocean, the more they’ll want to protect it,” said Sara Williams.

Williams is a coral disease expert at Mote Marine Laboratory. She and Erinn Muller, head of Mote’s Coral Health and Disease Program, were invited to the Caribbean island of Saba to share their knowledge about coral diseases and effective treat ments as part of Saba’s annual Sea & Learn Festival.

The event is a month-long com munity engagement and knowledge exchange meant to improve under standing and protection of the local marine resources. Every October, ocean scientists from around the world fly to the tiny island to share what they know. The format is unique: experts receive a stipend to cover airfare and accommodation. In exchange, they commit to present ing one evening talk on their area of expertise, hosting a hands-on field project for anyone to join as a citizen-scientist, and talking to local schools and the elderly. All events are free to the public to join.

The topics are environmental issues and challenges pertinent to Saba, such as influxes of sargassum, lizard parasites and coral diseases. The interactive curriculum through out the month empowers locals and visitors to make a difference.

Additionally, the public talks are hosted at local bars and res taurants during happy hour. That way, visitors to the island can join without missing any diving or dining

opportunities and locals can come after work, said Sea & Learn founder Lynn Costenaro. “It’s not meant to be a classroom,” she added. “It’s a win-win-win for the community, the scientists and the local economy.”

“This kind of community-based knowledge share is so important for science,” Williams said. “The purpose of science is to bring back what we find to everyone else who’s not a scientist,” and this type of event facili tates that exchange.

For their talk, Mote’s coral ex perts gave a brief overview of stony coral tissue loss disease’s (SCTLD) impact on the Florida Keys and the evolution of treatment methods. The packed house at Saba’s Ocean Club

restaurant included local kids, repeat visitors, marine park employees and dive shop owners.

“There’s a lot (of SCTLD) on Tent Reef,” said dive instructor Jarno Knijff. “It’s absolutely crazy.” The reef is one of Saba’s marquee reefs, and Knijff has witnessed the quick decline in the number of corals there over recent months. He and others wanted to know what, if anything, they could do.

“Stony coral tissue loss disease is one of the major diseases affect ing this region,” Muller said. “It’s the most devastating coral disease ever recorded.”

Still, she focused on why they remain hopeful. “Now, we have

So far, coral disease practitio ners have treated 25,000 corals and saved them from dying of SCTLD, Muller said. Additionally, for other coral diseases like black band dis ease, underwater ointments made from natural products that “smell like Christmas” have been wildly successful, she said. “The natural products have antimicrobial proper ties that get the coral healthy 100% of the time. So, stony coral tissue loss disease is bad, but black band treatment has some promise.”

The audience applauded, loudly. Immediately, representatives from the marine park and local conserva tion organizations stood up. “Are these solutions that the marine park here can use, too?” they asked.

Perhaps, with proper assess ments, some of these techniques from Florida could be deployed in Saba, Muller said. Step one is survey ing the reefs, and the experts then invited any divers to join them the next day on their field project to do just that.

“We get to invite everyone here who’s a diver to go see the coral and teach them how to identify what’s healthy and what’s sick. So, they get to go out and see the actual impact that this really devastating disease is having on their local reef,” Williams said as she prepared a hands-on training demonstration at the restau rant. Using modified syringes filled with Play-Doh, she showed locals and visitors, old and young alike, how to properly deploy an antibiotic paste on a model disease coral.

“The more we can bring these experiences to them, bring it to their local community and explain why it’s important to Saba the island rather than just teaching them what’s going on in the Florida Keys, the better the people of Saba will be able to appre ciate their own resources and go out on the boat to protect it,” Williams said.

As the last audience members trickled away from Muller’s presenta tion, they said, “Thanks for the edu cation. It’s really important. I learned so much.”

As part of the Sea & Learn curriculum, local teenagers trained for free to join Mote Marine Laboratory scientists on coral survey dives. TIFFANY DUONG/Keys Weekly

Left: Coral expert Erinn Muller presents to a packed crowd during Saba’s Sea & Learn Festival. Right: Saba’s Sea & Learn Festival gives locals and visitors a chance to join world-class scientists as citizen-scientists. VINH PHAM/Contributed

TAKE ME HOME?

FIND A FRIEND AT THE FLORIDA KEYS SPCA

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

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 pro gram also provides special assis tance 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 wait ing for a home and see them all at fkspca.org.

SAVE THE DATE

Through Nov. 20

• Key West Film Festival features more than 75 films in five days at various venues. Visit keywestff.com for details and a schedule.

Nov. 18 & 19

• Key West Garden Club hosts its fall plant sale & art market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days at West Martello Tower, 1100 Atlantic Blvd.

Friday, Nov. 18

• Join the Key West Ploggers for a 1-hour cleanup around Fort Street in Bahama Village, 8 to 9 a.m. Meet in Frederick Douglass Gym parking lot.

Saturday, Nov. 19

• Historian George Born speaks at the Oldest House Museum & Gardens, 10 a.m., 322 Duval St. Admission is free for Old Island Restoration Foundation members and $10 for nonmembers. Donations and new memberships to the Old Island Restoration Foundation are encouraged.

Wednesday, Nov. 23

• Lighting of the Historic Harbor Walk of Lights, His toric Seaport.

Friday, Nov. 25

Thimble is a 6-year-old male domestic shorthair. He has been waiting for a home since he was a kitten, 6 years ago. He is shy, likes other cats and can give high-fives for treats.

• Join the Key West Ploggers for a 1-hour cleanup around Old Town. Meet in the parking lot at Angela & Simonton streets.

• MARC Christmas Tree lot opens, 1401 Seminary St.

Saturday, Nov. 26

Ringo is a 12-year-old male medium mixed breed. He’s friendly, outgoing and good on the water, but has moments where he is fearful and guarded. Ringo would do best in an adult-only home with patience.

Fiona is an adult female lop-eared rab bit. She’s a sweet queen bee who hasn’t found the right companion, but could do well in a home willing to give her lots of attention and space to run.

• The Studios of Key West hosts its holiday artisan market, featuring works for sale by local artists on Small Business Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Studios, 533 Eaton St. Visit tskw.org to enter works for sale.

Monday, Nov. 28

• Key West Tree Lighting, 6 p.m. at Bayview Park.

Tuesday, Nov. 29

• Key West Menorah Lighting, 5:30 p.m. at Bayview Park

Thursday, Dec. 1

• World AIDS Day commemoration. Procession starts at Key West City Hall and marches to the Key West AIDS Memorial at Ed Knight Pier. Stay tuned for timing and details.

Friday, Dec. 2

• Wesley House Holiday Village & BeLighted Bike Parade, 4 to 8 p.m. Bike ride departs Truman Waterfront at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3

• Key West Annual Holiday Parade, starts at Truman Avenue & White Street, goes down Truman and then down Duval Street. 7 p.m.

Titus is a 17-year-old male domestic shorthair. He would do best in a home of his own with a family that is looking for a mature cat who is set in his ways and loves wet food.

Linda is a 2-year-old female large mixed breed. She will need a loving, patient home willing to work on her training and be able to handle her strength.

Saturday, Dec. 10

Schooner Wharf Bar’s Lighted Boat Parade, Key West Harbor, 8 p.m.

FLAMINGO FLOCK DISAPPEARS

FLORIDA NATIVE CAPTIVATED THE ISLAND CHAIN

The first use of the word flamingo dates back to the Span ish explorers navigating the waters of the New World in 1565. The name flamingo has a slightly weird origin story, and it comes from the Spanish word flamenco, which historically referred to the German word Flemish.

According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Flemish was “conventionally thought of as ruddy- complex ioned.” Ruddy means red or reddish in color. Appro priately enough, the word flamboyance was chosen to describe a group of the long-legged, reddish birds with knobby knees and a curved black bill. One of the reasons the namesake of the Audubon Society, John James Audubon, came to Florida in 1832 was to see the magnificent birds for himself.

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

After the long trip from Charleston, he observed a flock of flamingoes standing, wading or preening their bright feathers while exploring the Upper Keys with his guide, James Egan. In addition to being his guide, Egan ran a boarding house on Indian Key, where Audubon spent the night. “I thought I had now reached the height of all my expectations, for my voyage to the Floridas was undertaken in a great measure for the purpose of studying these lovely birds in their own beautiful islands,” wrote Audubon.

When he arrived at Key West, he sought a meet ing with Dr. Benjamin Strobel, a man with whom he shared a mutual acquaintance named Dr. John Bach man. Bachman was a Charleston clergyman, recog nized naturalist, collaborator and friend of Strobel. He also co-authored the book, “The Viviparous Quadru peds of North America,” with Audubon. Knowing that his friend was traveling to Key West, Bachman penned a letter of introduc tion that Audubon could deliver to Strobel.

Strobel was a physician and editor of the Key West Gazette during his tenure in Key West. His home was located on what is today the property of the Audubon House and Tropical Gar dens. It would be Strobel who would show John James Audubon around Key West when he arrived in 1832. About their encounter, Audubon wrote: “When I reached Key West, my first inquiries, addressed to Dr. Benjamin Strobel, had reference to the Flamin goes, and I felt gratified by learning that he had killed a good number of them, and that he would assist us in procuring some. As on that Key they are fond of resorting to the shallow ponds formerly kept there as reservoirs of water, for the purpose of making salt.”

Gustav Wurdermann was hunting northwest of Indian Key on Aug. 4, 1857, when he came across a flock of abour 500 flamin goes. Generally, flamingoes molt their feathers little by little, so they can always fly. Occasionally, the flying feathers molt all at once, leaving them temporarily grounded. Perhaps this was the case when Wurdermann encountered the large flock of scarletcolored birds as he was able to capture around 100 of them; many of the birds were taken alive because they were molting.

Wurdermann brought the flamingoes back to Indian Key, where he housed the live birds in what was described as a “tenpin bowling alley.” He passed out dead flamingoes to soldiers and civilians who were at the outpost island. The live birds were taken

to Key West and sold for food. However, it was not just visiting hunters who were killing them, but early settlers and Indians.

The newspaper story “The American Flamingo,” published in the Joliet Republican on June 1, 1878, noted that their “constant home, however, is in the southern part of Florida and along the Gulf Coast.” The story, too, suggested the birds needed to be pro tected. “If a law only could be passed to protect those birds, what grand sights the waters of Florida would soon present! These great, brilliant scarlet birds, dallying and playing in the water, or wading near the shore in quest of game, would be a sight never to be forgotten. Can it be possible that Florida does not care for such glorious creatures, and will allow, year after year, these marauders from the North to kill them without a single protest? Unless something is done for the protection of these splendid creatures, they may soon become extinct.”

It did not take many more years for the brilliant flocks of American flamingoes to disappear from Florida and the Keys. In the winter of 1885, a flock of 2,500 flamingoes was reported where Florida Bay mixed with the Everglades. In the following year’s winter, the flock that was sighted numbered about 1,000. On March 6, 1902, a flock of 500 to 1,000 birds was spotted east of Cape Sable, and it was the last documented sighting of a large flock of flamingoes in Florida.

The birds largely disappeared in Florida after the turn of the 20th century due to hunters killing them for food, skins and feathers. The birds would continue to be sighted, but only indi vidual birds or small groups. For decades, flamingoes had all but disappeared from South Florida and the Keys. When a single bird or a couple of birds were sighted, a debate began as to whether or not the American flamingo was native to Florida. To address the question, Steven M. Whitfield, Peter Frezza, et al. wrote the paper “Status and trends of American Flamingoes (Phoenicop terus ruber) in Florida, USA” to clarify, once and for all, if they were Florida natives or just occasional visitors. The paper was published in 2018.

Because of the accounts told here and many others, the answer was a resounding yes; the American flamingo is a Florida native.

A painting of the American flamingo by John James Audubon. NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART, WASHINGTON/Contributed

LEGAL NOTICES

FICTITIOUS NAME

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of BELO-H2O CHARTERS located at 200 Harborview Dr, PH2, Monroe County in the City of Tavernier, Florida 33070-2600, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated at Key West, Florida this 9th day of November, 2022.

By: RLC II FLA, LLC

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FICTITIOUS NAME

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of JE FILMS (company name) located at 100 Hammocks Trail #2203, Key Largo, FL 33037intends

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to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Javier Exposito Publish: November 17, 2022

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PUBLIC SALE

NOTICE OF SEIZURE

Please take notice that in accordance with Florida Statutes 83.805 & 83.806, Tavernier Mini Storage Inc., located at 135 Hood Avenue, Tavernier, FL 33070 and Upper Keys Commerce Center, located at 97300 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037will sell or otherwise dispose of the contents of the following units to satisfy the delinquent storage lien.

All contents in units: Tavernier Mini Storage Unit C-37 John Scott Upper Keys Commerce Center

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Sale of all goods will take place on November 28, 2022 at 10:00 am.

Tavernier Mini Storage Inc. and Upper Keys Commerce Center reserves the right to accept or reject any and/all bids.

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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

The Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold their regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 10:00 A.M., at the Marriott Beachside Key West.

The Visit Florida Keys Corporation will also convene during this meeting.

All Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public, and one or more County

LEGAL NOTICES

Commissioners may be in attendance.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the Monroe County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 2924441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”.

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on December 7 2022, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as it may be heard, at the Monroe County BOCC Chambers at the Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners will consider adoption of the following resolution:

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Statutes, for the cost of providing roadway improvements and sea level rise improvements for the Fiscal Year beginning on October 1, 2023 and continuing until discontinued by the County.

The proposed resolution, which contains the legal description of the real property subject to the levy and states the need for the special assessment, can be inspected by the public by viewing the agenda packet for this meeting at: http:// monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/ citizens/default.aspx

All interested persons are invited to attend, either in person or by zoom. The zoom link can be found at: http://monroecountyfl. iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings, he will need a record of the proceedings and that, for such purpose, he 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.

PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE

The City of Key Colony Beach is now in possession of 4 boat trailers abandoned in our storage lot. All attempts to contact the last known owners to claim and remove these trailers have failed, and these trailers are deemed and defined as abandoned under Key Colony Beach Code of Ordinances, section 11-2. These trailers are designated as:

• Boat Trailer expired MA Tag No. D3372, VIN 1N9BS14232F206019 (2 axle)

• Boat Trailer expired FL Tag No. LSVL76 VIN 1M5BA262181E35112 (2 axle)

• Boat Trailer No Plate, VIN 4YPAB30393TO31082 (3 axle)

• Boat Trailer No Plate, VIN unidentifiable (1 axle)

Accordingly, the City of Key Colony Beach will hold a public, silent auction for disposal of these trailers. These trailers DO NOT have titles and are being auctioned AS IS. The City of Key Colony Beach DOES NOT make any representations or warranties with regard to any aspect of these trailers, nor does the City of Key Colony Beach assume any liabilities with regard to any aspect of these trailers. The highest bidder will be awarded the trailer(s) and must immediately remove it/them from City property.

This auction will take place on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the City of Key Colony Beach short-term trailer storage lot, north entrance off 8th street. Inspection of these trailers will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., and the silent auction will be from 9:45 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Bids will be placed in sealed envelopes, to be opened by City personnel, and payment is CASH ONLY. All bidders must include a name, address, email address, telephone number, and a copy of photo ID. If the highest bidder is unable to remove the trailer(s) at the conclusion of the auction that bid will be forfeited, the CASH returned, and the trailer awarded to the next highest bidder. (No bids accepted from Key Colony Beach employees or their families).

The City of Key Colony Beach will provide a Bill of Sale representing the auction transaction, but obtaining a new registration for any trailer is exclusively the responsibility of the buyer, and the City of Key Colony Beach DOES NOT make any representations or warranties with regard to any aspect of the ability to register any of these trailers, or any state’s laws with regard to registration of any of these trailers.

Anyone claiming to have an ownership interest in any of these trailers must provide official state registration and/or title documents to me prior to the auction date to claim the trailer and remove it from the auction.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.

Barry G. Goldman, Code Enforcement Officer City of Key Colony Beach, 305-289-1212, ext. 4 P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 codeofficer@keycolonybeach.net

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A RESOLUTION OF Monroe County, FLORIDA ELECTING TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE County FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND SEA LEVEL RISE IMPROVEMENTS; STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

The resolution, if adopted, would indicate the County’s intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments to be levied within the County as authorized by section 197.3632, Florida

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 2924441, between the hours of 8:30a.m. – 5:00p.m., prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call “711”. Live Closed-Captioning is available via our web portal @ http://monroecountyfl.iqm2. com/Citizens/Default.aspx for meetings of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners. Dated at Key West, Florida, this 1st day of November 2022. KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on December 7, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as it may be heard, at the Monroe County BOCC Chambers at the Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners will consider adoption of the following resolution:

A RESOLUTION OF Monroe County, FLORIDA ANNOUNCING NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE County BEGINNING WITH the TAX BILL ISSUED IN NOVEMBER 2023 FOR CANAL RESTORATION PROJECTS ON CANALS 82, 83 AND 84 IN KEY LARGO; CANAL 105 IN TAVERNIER; CANALS 255, 287, 290, 295, 297 AND 315 IN BIG PINE KEY; AND CANAL 474 IN GEIGER KEY; STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The proposed resolution, which contains the legal description of the real property subject to the levy and states the need for the special assessment, can be inspected by the public by viewing the agenda packet for this meeting at: http:// monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/ citizens/default.aspx

All interested persons are invited

Dr. Roberto Leoni, D.O. will be relocating North, and is no longer practicing at Islamorada Medical Center at the following location e ective December 13, 2022: 90130 Old High way, Tavernier, FL 33070.

Patients are encouraged to continue receiving their medical care at Islamorada Medical Center with Dr. Leoni until his last day, and after December 13th, with one of our many excellent physicians at Islamorada Medical Center including Dr. Miguel Diaz, Dr. Julio Gonzalez, Dr. Bledar Haxhiu, Dr. Kelvin Ong and Dr. Douglas Guevara.

Patients who wish to receive copies of their medical records may contact the o ce by calling 305-852-9300, or by sending an email to scheduling@islamoradamedicalcenter.com, to request a records release.

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to attend, either in person or by zoom. The zoom link can be found at: http://monroecountyfl. iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings, he will need a record of the proceedings and that, for such purpose, he 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.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 2924441, between the hours of 8:30a.m. – 5:00p.m., prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call “711”. Live Closed-Captioning is available via our web portal @ http://monroecountyfl.iqm2. com/Citizens/Default.aspx for meetings of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners. Dated at Key West, Florida, this 1st day of November 2022.

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: November 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS

The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida (“the County”) hereby provides notice, pursuant to Section 197.3632(3)(a), Florida Statutes, of its intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments, for the cost of providing certain wastewater capital improvements and connections, to be levied within the unincorporated area of Monroe County encompassing the Stock Island, Key Haven, Big Coppitt, Lower Sugarloaf through Big Pine Key, No Name Key, Long Key, Duck Key; excluding Indies Islands, and three (3) parcels on Boca Chica: RE# 122870-000000, 012288000000, and 122890-000000 for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2023 and continuing each year until discontinued by the County. The County will consider the adoption of a resolution electing to use the uniform method of collecting such assessments authorized by Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, at a public hearing to be held on December 7, 2022 in the Commission Chambers, Murray E. Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Mile Marker 102 and by Communications Media Technology (CMT). Such resolution will state the need for the levy and will contain a legal description of the boundaries of the real property subject to the levy. All interested persons are invited to attend.

The proposed resolution may be inspected by the public at the Monroe County website by viewing the agenda packet for the December 7 BOCC meeting which will be posted beginning on November 25, 2022 at: http://monroecountyfl.iqm2. com/citizens/default.aspx. The resolution may also be viewed at the Monroe County Attorney’s office at 1111 12th St. Ste. 408 Key West, FL 33040.

The public can participate in the December 7, 2022, meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL by attending in person or via Zoom. The Zoom link can be found in the agenda at http://monroecountyfl.iqm2. com/citizens/default.aspx.

Unit 58 Vicki Lindquist Unit 65 Victor Calderon

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Pursuant to section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he 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.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodation in order to participate in these proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292- 4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”. Live Closed-Captioning is available via our web portal @ http://monroecountyfl.iqm2. com/Citizens/Default.aspx for meetings of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners.

Dated at Key West, Florida this 2ndt day of November, 2022.

Kevin Madok, Clerk and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: November 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 2022

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following:

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK (CMAR) SERVICES FOR WIND-RETROFITS AT 10 COUNTY BUILDINGS

MONRE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3)(a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar.com OR www. monroecounty-fl.gov/bids. The Public Record is available upon request.

Monroe County Purchasing Department receives bids electronically. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/physically delivered bids/proposals/ responses WILL NOT be accepted.

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00P.M., on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows:

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

AT RISK (CMAR) SERVICES FOR WIND-RETROFITS AT 10 COUNTY BUILDINGS 1-5-23

Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl.gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on Thursday, January 5, 2023. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 2:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following:

Grant Writing and Administration Services

Monroe County, Florida

Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3)(a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices.

Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar.com OR www. monroecounty-fl.gov/bids. The Public Record is available upon request.

Monroe County Purchasing Department receives bids electronically. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/physically delivered bids/proposals/ responses WILL NOT be accepted.

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 2:00P.M., on Thursday, December 15. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: Grant Writing and Administration Services 12-15-2022 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl.gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected. The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 2:00 P.M., on December 15, 2022. You may call in by phone or internet using the following:

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following:

Professional Engineering Continuing Services Contract Monroe County, Florida

Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3)(a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar.com OR www. monroecounty-fl.gov/bids. The Public Record is available upon request.

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electronically. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/physically delivered bids/proposals/ responses WILL NOT be accepted.

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00P.M., on December 15, 2022. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows:

Professional Engineering Continuing Services Contract 12-15-2022

Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl.gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on December 15, 2022. You may call in by phone or internet using the following:

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA KEY WEST DIVISION Case Number: 22-10082-CIVMARTINEZ

IN RE: THE COMPLAINT OF LIGHTHOUSE PARASAIL, INC. AS OWNER OF A 2009 31’ OCEAN PRO PARASAIL BOAT TITLED “AIRBORNE” BEARING THE HULL IDENTIFICATION NO. CNX00096B909

ITS ENGINES, TACKLE, APPURTENANCES, EQUIPMENT, & ETC., IN A CAUSE OF EXONERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, Petitioner.

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ORDER APPROVING AD INTERIM STIPULATION, DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF MONITION AND INJUNCTION

A Complaint having been filed herein on the 26th day of September 2022, by Petitioner, Lighthouse Parasail, Inc. as owner of the 2009 31’ Ocean Pro Parasail Boat "Airborne" bearing the Hull Identification No. CNX00096B909 its Engines, Tackle, Appurtenances, Equipment, etc. (the “Vessel”) for Exoneration

From or Limitation of Liability as provided in 46 U.S.C. § 30501 et seq. and pursuant to Rule F of the Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims for the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, for any and all loss, damage, deaths, personal injuries, damage or destruction of property or other occurrences allegedly resulting from the incident that occurred on or about May 30, 2022, referred to in the Complaint;

And Petitioner having deposited with the Court as security for the benefit of Claimants, an Ad Interim Stipulation not less than or equal to the amount or value of his interest in the vessel and pending freight, if any, as required by the rules of this Court and by the law;

IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Ad Interim Stipulation for the value of Petitioner’s interest in the Vessel for no more than

the amount of $100,000 plus costs of Court and interest at the rate of six (6%) percent per annum from the date hereof and filed herein by Petitioner as an Ad Interim Stipulation for the purpose of this action, is hereby approved as to form and amount.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Petitioner and any claimant who may properly become a party hereto may contest the amount or value of Petitioner’s interest in the Vessel as fixed in the Ad Interim Stipulation, subject to such increases or decreases in its amount, together with adequate security, as the Court may from time to time order according to the rules and practices of this Court.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that if the amount of the Ad Interim Stipulation is not contested by any claimant herein, the Stipulation shall stand as a Stipulation for Value and an appraisal by a Commissioner will not be required.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a monition shall be  issued by the Clerk of this Court advising and  admonishing all persons asserting claims for any and all losses, damages, injuries, deaths or destruction allegedly as a result of the occurrences and happenings recited in the Complaint, to file their respective claims with the Clerk, United States District Courthouse for the Southern District of Florida located at 301 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida 33040, and serve on or mail copies thereof to Petitioner’s attorney, Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris Ledva & Meyers, LLP, on or before December 16, 2022, or be defaulted. If any Claimant desires to contest Petitioner’s right to exoneration from or limitation of liability, Claimant(s) shall file and serve on Petitioner’s attorney an answer to the Complaint, on or before said date, unless his claim has included an answer to the Complaint so designated.  Failure to do so will result in default.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that publication of the aforesaid notice in the form required by Rule F of the Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty Claims of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Monroe County area once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date fixed for the filing of claims.  No later than the date of the second weekly publication, a copy of said notice shall be mailed by Petitioner to every person or corporation known by the Petitioner to have a claim against Petitioner arising out of the accident set forth in the Complaint.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the commencement or further prosecution of any action or proceeding against Petitioner, the vessel or other property of Petitioner with respect to any claims for which Petitioner seeks exoneration from or limitation of liability herein, including any claim arising out of or incident to or connected with any loss, damage, injury, death or destruction, more fully described in the Petition, be and the same is hereby STAYED and RESTRAINED until the hearing and determination of this action.

IT IS FINALLY ORDERED that the service of this order as a restraining order in this District may be made in the usual manner as in any other district of the United States by delivery by the Marshal of the United States for such district of a certified copy of this order on the person or persons to be restrained or to their respective attorneys or, alternatively, by mailing a conformed copy of it to the person or persons to be restrained or to their respective attorney.

DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at Miami, Florida this 20 day of October, 2022.

JOSE E. MARTINEZ UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

Publish: November 10, 17, 24 & December 1, 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-287-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JANE FLORENCE DAWKINS, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of JANE FLORENCE DAWKINS, deceased, whose date of death was August 4, 2022, Case: 22-CP287-K, is pending in the Circuit Court, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

The date of first publication of this Notice is: November 17, 2022.

Personal Representative: JESSICA NEWMAN 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: November 17 & 24, 2022 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-000339-K IN RE: ESTATE OF CHARLES W. MCKNIGHT, JR. A/K/A CHARLES W. MCKNIGHT Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Charles W. McKnight, Jr. a/k/a Charles W. McKnight, deceased, whose date of death was August 29, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with 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 10, 2022.

Personal Representative: Patricia Magnon 14905 Heronglen Drive Lithia, Florida 33547

Attorney for Personal Representative: Judy Karniewicz

Attorney Florida Bar Number: 694185

THE KARNIEWICZ LAW GROUP 1211 W. Fletcher Avenue Tampa, Florida 33612 Telephone: (813) 962-0747 Fax: (813) 962-0741

E-mail: Judy@tklg.net

Secondary E-Mail: Calli@tklg.net Publish: November 10 & 17, 2022

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-126-P IN RE: ESTATE OF GERD CARL WUNDERLICH Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of GERD CARL WUNDERLICH, deceased, whose date of death was August 4, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives’ attorney are set forth below.

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

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

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is: November 10, 2022.

Co-Personal Representatives: Gregory K. Wunderlich 186 Arbor Lane Tavernier, FL 33070 Theresa L. Wunderlich 910 State St. # 2 New Albany, IN 47150

Attorney for Personal Representatives: URBAN J. W. PATTERSON, ESQ. Email: ujwplaw@gmail.com

Secondary Email: ujwplawfirm@ yahoo.com

Florida Bar No. 382035

Urban J. W. Patterson, P.A. P.O. Box 783 Islamorada, Florida 33036

Telephone: 305-664-5065

Publish: November 10 & 17, 2022

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-000137-P IN RE: ESTATE OF

You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of DIANA D. NEWMAN, deceased, File Number 22-CP-000137-P, by the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070; that the decedent’s date of death was August 9th, 2022; that the total value of the estate is $0.00 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are:

Name: LISA LAPRADD as Trustee of the DIANA D. NEWMAN Declaration of Trust dtd March 27, 2003 Address: 148 Harbor Lane, Tavernier, FL 33070

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, 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 10, 2022.

DIANA D. NEWMAN Declaration of Trust dtd March 27, 2003 LISA LAPRADD, Trustee 148 Harbor Lane Tavernier, FL 33070 Attorneys for Person Giving Notice: Palmer Palmer & Mangiero 12790 S. Dixie Hwy Miami, FL 33156 Telephone: (305) 378-0011 Florida Bar No. 818119

Email Addresses: eservice@ ppmpalaw.com david@ppmpalaw.com Publish: November 10 & 17, 2022

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-231-K IN RE: ESTATE OF JUDITH THOMPSON GADDIS Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Judith Thompson Gaddis, deceased, whose date of death was May 17, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with 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

DIANA D. NEWMAN Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (summary administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:

LEGAL NOTICES

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 10, 2022.

Personal Representative: LYNN MARIE SMITH 712 William Street Key West, Florida 33040

Attorney for Personal Representative: Gregory D. Davila, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 0886998

Law Office of Gregory D. Davila, P.A. 1111 12th Street, Suite 411 Key West, Florida 33040

Telephone: (305) 293-8554 Fax: (305) 294-9913 E-mail: gdavila@ keywestlawoffice.com

Secondary E-Mail: e-filing@ keywestlawoffice.com Publish: November 10 & 17, 2022

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: 2022-DR-87-M

Division: Family DAVID RODRIGUEZ, Petitioner, and KAYE RODRIGUEZ, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

TO: Kaye Rodriguez 43 Morley Close Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE13 0LG

United Kingdom

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 Michelle Klinger Smith, attorney for David Rodriguez, whose address is 5701 Overseas Highway, Suite 7, Marathon, FL 33050 on or before December 12, 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.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

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

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

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida

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

Dated this 27TH day of October 2022.

Kevin Madok, CPA

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Monroe County, Florida

By: Shakia Mitchell

Deputy Clerk

Publish: November 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 2022

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 22-DR-745-K

DIVISION: FAMILY

IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: MARIO TORRES, Petitioner, and, LAURA ZURITA, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

TO: Laura Zurita

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: Mexico

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 Mario Torres, whose address is 1019 Margaret Street, Apt. 5, Key West, FL 33040 on or before December 12, 2022, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

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: November 7, 2022 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Riza Hall Deputy Clerk

Publish: November 10, 17, 24 & December 1, 2022

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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,

LEGAL NOTICES

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, 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,

EMPLOYMENT LEGAL NOTICES

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

AUTOS WANTED

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

BOAT SLIP/TRAILER

STORAGE FOR RENT

Immediate positions at the Grassy Key Marina. Under new ownership and looking for smiling faces. Fulltime 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.

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: Paralegal, Utilities Maintenance, Recreation Specialist, Right of Way Technician, Part-time 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

HOBBIES/COLLECT.

HOUSING FOR RENT LONG TERM

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

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

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

CUSTOMER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE I

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

EMPLOYMENT

All Keys Yamaha hiring a Technician Marine Repair specializing in Yamaha outboard engines. Hours M-F 8a-5p. Apply in person at 2001 Overseas Highway, Marathon. 305-743-3530

Join the Ocean Dayz Team! We are accepting applications for a Sales Associate in Islamorada. Must be outgoing, detail oriented and willing to work weekends. Experience a plus. Starting pay dependent upon qualifications. 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

Night Monitor – FREE Private Room in exchange for overnight coverage at an Assisted Living Facility. 5 nights on, 5 nights off 10pm-8am with weekly stipend Drug and background screen required. Apply at www.westcare.com

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

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

NOW HIRING - Full Time Seafood Packers/Graders and Freezer Worker. Competitive Wage. Apply in person at Keys Fisheries Fish House, 3390 Gulfview Ave, Marathon. EOE DFWP

The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is looking for several temporary Distribution System Operators to perform entry-level, semiskilled work, involving the repair and maintenance of FKAA water distribution and transmission systems. This position runs through 9/30/23. Qualifications: H.S. diploma or GED. $25.00/hr. with paid holidays and enrollment into the Florida Retirement System. Upper Florida Keys, EEO, VPE, ADA, DFWP Apply online at: http://www.fkaa. com/employment.htm

The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring the following positions: Grounds Caretaker, 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.orgEOE & Drug Free Work Place. This opportunity is covered under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968.

NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah's is now hiring for multiple positions: Cashier - must be 16 yrs or older, Fulltime Baker & Part-time Baker's Assistant. Stop by for an application at 8919 Overseas Highway, Marathon or email: info@sweetsavannahs.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

Serve/Bartend on the ocean! FT/PT Ocean front private swim club is seeking customer service oriented server/bartender. Serve on pool deck, beach and/ or bar lounge. Open year round, 10am-7pm daily. Full time/Part time. Small friendly staff. Above average hourly wage plus tips. Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call 404-219-3359 and ask for Dave

For more information, including job duties and required qualifications, and to apply for the job, please visit their website at www.KeysEnergy.com.

KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

KEYS promotes a Drug-Free Workplace.

Certain service members, veterans, the spouses and family members of service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment, and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

LONG TERM

FOR SALE YARD

OPEN POSITIONS

TAVERNIER MARINERS HOSPITAL

- 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

Location: Upper Keys Send resume to: admin@cbtconstruct.com Or call: 305-852-3002

to join our team in a very fast paced, exciting and dynamic role that is structured with details varying on each project.

Dynasty Marine Associates, Inc.

www dynastymarine net

Located in the Florida Keys, is a highly-respected supplier of Caribbean marine life to public aquariums and zoos throughout the world

FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT- FULLTIME

Duties to include invoice and inventory entry, booking airline shipments, creating and filing paperwork for international shipments, scheduling inspections needed for international shipments, customer communication and tracking, creating and maintaining customer accounts and some customer service. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. This position requires high attention to detail and the ability to multitask. Compensation will be dependent on experience with performance-based incentive program. Benefits package including vacation, sick days, holidays and 401K PSP retirement plan. Please send cover letter and resume to sales@dynastymarine.net for consideration. No phone calls please.

- 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 Of cer

- Supervisor Laboratory, $15,000 Bonus

- Surgical Technologist

PHYSICIAN PRACTICE - TAVERNIER

- Advance Practice Provider (Physician Assistant)

- Nurse Practitioner

- Physician Practice Patient Rep, $1,000 Bonus

- Medical Assistant, $3,000 Bonus

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

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

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

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)

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

Benefits

Gift Shop Staff (Part-Time, Permanent) DOLPHIN

• 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

Apply in person 7 Knights Key Blvd, Marathon. No phone calls please.

Allen Lee Simmons

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Al Simmons, 75, of Marathon, FL. Al died unex pectedly on Sunday, November 6, at the finish line of the IronMan competition in Panama City, FL.

Born October 25, 1947, in New Haven, CT, Allen was the son of Alvin and Lucile (McPherson) Simmons. Raised in South ington, CT, Al received his Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of New Haven.

Al founded Mustang Motorcycle Products in Terryville, CT, and built it into the largest aftermarket motorcycle seat manufacturing company in the world.

From an early age, Al lived life to the fullest in every sense. Starting as a young boy, his first and true love was aviation, earning his pilot’s license as a teenager. Over the next decades he continued achieving by earning his instrument rating, his multi-engine rating for both land and sea, his seaplane rating for both single and multi-engine, his glider rating, B-25 second in command rating, and had recently begun helicopter lessons.

physical discipline from himself. No challenge was too difficult for him to take on and he enjoyed a variety of activi ties including SCUBA diving, fishing, snowboarding and kiteboarding. He loved life in the Keys and never missed the Key West Half Marathons and Key West Paddle Classics!

Starting with motorcycling events in his teens, he later competed and excelled in windsurfing, stand-up paddle boarding, glider soaring, marathons, and triathlons, ending at the finish line of the Panama City, FL, IronMan on Novem ber 6. Al left us the way he lived life, crossing the finish line.

Survivors include his wife, Susan; son, Mark Simmons of Pawcatuck, CT and Palm Coast, FL; daughter, Susan (Wayne) Kobrock of East Lyme, CT; stepson, Emory (Shelly) Olzinski of Virginia Beach, VA; stepdaughter, Rachel (Shad) Tome of Tampa, FL; grandchildren Emma, Ethan, Evelyn, Trevor, Toby, Eric and Katie; brother George (Kathleen) Simmons of Panama, OK; sister Marilyn Simmons of Bristol, CT, and several cousins.

A celebration of Al’s extraordinary life will be held at a later date.

PRESENTS OUR 9TH ANNUAL

DECEMBER 10 | 10AM-2PM HIGGS DOG PARK AT HIGGS BEACH, KEY WEST

READY FOR ROYALTY?

Sign your pets up and start raising funds from your friends, family and coworkers for the homeless animals to win great prizes at the event by scanning the code below.

Then join us for a family friendly day of fun with you and your pups at the Higgs Dog Park to celebrate with a DOG PARADE, HOLIDAY BAZAAR, SANTA, RAFFLES, LIVE MUSIC AND MORE!

INTERESTED IN BEING A VENDOR AT THE BAZAAR, OR A SPONSOR? Contact Ti any at 305-294-4857 or ti any@fkspca.org

ALL PROCEEDS ARE FOR THE KEYSFLORIDA ANIMALS!SPCA

MM 1 - Inez Martin Child Care Center (C16M0012) 1100 Varela St., Key West, FL 33040 Contact: Christine Patterson • 305-809-5055 • christine.patterson@wesleyhouse.org Vacancies: 3 teachers

MM 2 - Sunbeam Christian School (C16MO0034) 1311 5th St., Key West, FL 33040 Contact: Jerlyn Matthews • 305-2946018 • sunbeam@fsbckw.org Vacancies: 3 teachers

MM 5 - Lighthouse Christian Academy (C16MO0014) 5580 MacDonald Ave, Key West, FL 33040 Jennifer Sisco • 305-292-5582 • lcaoffice@cwckw.org Vacancies: 1 floater

MM 22.9 - Banana Cabanna Academy Inc. (C16MO0054) 22673 Pieces of Eight Rd, Cudjoe Key, FL 33042 Contact: Roxanne Rosado • 305-745-1400 • banana.cabanna@att.net Vacancies: 2 teachers

MM 47 - Kreative Kids Christian Academy (X16MO0001) 4711 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050

Contact: Maria Vaillant • 305-743-7165 Kreativekidsca@bellsouth.net • vaillantmaria@yahoo.com Vacancies: 2 teachers

MM 49 - Grace Jones Community Center, Inc. (C16MO0048) 230 41st Street Gulf, Marathon, FL 33050 Kelly Ullrich • 305-743-6064 • gjcckids@gmail.com Vacancies: 3 teachers

MM 87.5 - St. James Children’s Center (C16MO0033) 87500 Overseas Hwy, I slamorada, FL 33036 Contact: Sue Ellen Bennett • 305-852-2161 • childrenscenter@stjamesthefisherman.org Vacancies: 1 teacher

MM 92 - Burton Memorial CDC (C16MO0018) 93001 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070

Contact: Nilda Bernaldez • 305-852-0250 • acabar11@yahoo.com Vacancies: 2 part-time floaters

MM 99 - First Baptist Church Jack Hill Child Care (C16MO0021) 99001 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

Contact: Leeanna Woods • 305-451-2125 • fbcjhccc@yahoo.com Vacancies: 1 teacher