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Thanks to a Monday night performance that Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher would like to forget, we have a new NFL record for extra points missed in a single game. Maher’s misses in his team’s playoff win over the Buccaneers were so egregious that players, coaches and league pundits openly speculated that he was shaving points in the game – those who bet the “over” on the

points scored by both teams in the game found

stick by a mere half a point.

Marathon junior Adrian Cruz (2) splits defenders with a pass in the Dolphins’ game against Colonial Christian on Jan. 13. The Fins left no doubt in a 61-27 win. See page 18. BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONSIDERS EMPLOYEE HOUSING, POSTPONES TRAILER PARK ZONING VOTE

ALEX RICKERT alex@keysweekly.com

Ahighly controversial item slated for discussion at the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners’ first meeting of 2023 was almost immediately pushed to a May vote when the board convened, paving the way for positive updates from city staff in an otherwise quiet Jan. 18 agenda.

The board was initially scheduled to hear an ordinance creating a Stock Island Workforce Subarea for the development of around 240 deed-restricted affordable housing units at the site of the current Roy’s Trailer Park.

Park residents received a notice in May 2022 that the property would be developed into workforce housing apartments and that current Roy’s tenants would have first right of refusal for units at the nearby Wreckers Cay apartment complex – if they were willing to continue paying their rents until they moved and either remove their existing trailers or sign them over to park owners.

Citing years of litigation with the county over unauthorized additions to mobile homes and “serious fire and life safety conditions,” the notice read, “it has become evident that sustaining the property as a mobile home park is no longer possible.”

A large group of tenants in the park’s 108 trailers submitted a written objection to the proposed zoning amendment and redevelopment on Dec. 9, stating that their leases did not expire until the end of 2037. In a separate suit filed against the park owners in August, they also said the evictions violate the Florida Mobile Home Act, which states that removal or relocation of mobile home owners may only happen by “determining that adequate mobile home parks or other suitable facilities exist for the relocation of the mobile home owners.”

With numerous requests to read the item at a Key West county commission meeting, commissioner David Rice moved to push the hearing to the board’s May agenda. Seconding the motion, commissioner Michelle Lincoln added that the four-month delay would allow a clearer picture of the affordable housing landscape in the

county after the Florida legislature’s 2023 session.

In Other News:

• With the impending March retirement of longtime administrator and health officer Bob Eadie, the commission unanimously approved a resolution supporting the appointment of current assistant county health administrator Carla Fry to assume the vacated post.

“Thank you for your leadership and your steady hand through the most difficult and stressful times of everybody’s life here,” Mayor Craig Cates told Eadie.

“You were the voice of comfort for all the years through COVID,” added Lincoln. “Every time I heard your voice, I knew that we were in good hands.”

• Monroe County Land Authority executive director Christine Hurley delivered an update on the land authority’s purchases of conservation land and ongoing affordable housing projects. Since its inception, the program has spent around $47 million to dedicate nearly nearly 4,000 acres as conservation land within the county, and north of $50 million to assist the development of more than 1,300 affordable units. This includes four county-owned parcels to be developed as affordable county employee housing in the coming year, along with other scattered parcels throughout the county to be developed in partnership with organizations like Habitat for Humanity.

• Assistant county administrator Kevin Wilson provided an outline for

tenant guidelines in soon-to-be-developed properties in the Monroe County Employee Housing Rental Program, some of which are deed-restricted as affordable units.

At the direction of the commission, all employees may apply for unrestricted units, but deed-restricted affordable housing units will be rented to county employees making less than the area median income – defined in 2022 as $71,800 for a one-person household or a combined $109,333 for a married couple or domestic partners. Rents will be calculated based on 22.5% of the combined household income. Tenants may have roommates who are not county employees, but at least one person in the unit must be employed by the county at all times. Employees with ownership interests in other properties are ineligible for the program.

• A resolution by Cates calling on the federal government to provide resources to assist the Keys’ recent migrant influx was unanimously approved.

• County Attorney Bob Shillinger announced the Florida Supreme Court has denied the City of Marathon and Village of Islamorada’s petition to retain affordable housing allocations revoked in an Aug. 3 opinion by Miami’s Third District Court of Appeals. Both governments will now look to pursue a legislative fix to the statutes controlling the allocations. If successful, the same fix could allow the county to retain its own 300 units bestowed in 2018 at the request of then-Gov. Rick Scott.

The Monroe County Fleet Management Department is recognized at the Board of County Commissioners’ Jan. 18 meeting for receiving three Blue Seal of Excellence certifications from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Monroe County’s fleet management team has 15 technicians holding a total of 122 ASE certifications. ALEX RICKERT/ Keys Weekly

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Marathon City Council urges public input at second monthly meeting

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In the 2022 Marathon City Council election, “transparency” became a buzzword, heard nearly as often as “vacation rentals” and “permits.”

The newly elected council hopes that Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 4:30 p.m. will be a stepping stone toward that goal as it launches a second scheduled monthly meeting for the first time since 2020.

Marathon offered the twomeeting model until about three years ago. Citing frequent cancellations of the second meeting and a lack of worthy topics, the previous city council – of which only current Mayor Luis Gonzalez was a member – voted 4-1 in February 2020 to dismiss the second meeting in favor of holding special call meetings and workshops as needed. Then-councilman Mark Senmartin was the lone nay vote.

But resident cries for transparency and increased dialogue on a number of hot-button issues and city government processes have multiplied in recent years, pushing these concepts to the top of the priority lists for several council candidates on the 2022 ballot.

Suggested by councilman Jeff Smith and enacted by Gonzalez at the new council’s December 2022 meeting, the additional sessions will be structured as less formal workshops and roundtable discussions on pressing community issues. The gatherings are designed to feature few action items and formal votes, if any, preferring instead to feature informative presentations and allow more time for focused resident input.

The first topic on the list? Vacation rentals, long acknowledged by residents and city officials alike as both a necessary economic engine and one of Marathon’s greatest challenges.

“It’s going to be a topic-driven meeting,” said Gonzalez. “I hope, first of all, that people show up and come with lots of input and work together with us to find solutions.”

A hallmark of the new meetings is the ability of staff and council members to respond directly to

resident concerns. While public commenters are limited to threeminute periods during standard council meetings, with no direct reply permitted by council members, the slightly less rigid format is designed to encourage a more open dialogue. Though residents’ comments may be limited by reasonable time constraints, the city had yet to settle on exact meeting rules as of press time.

Presentations confirmed by City Manager George Garrett will include an illustration of the tax impacts of vacation rentals – along with penalties for illegal rentals – by Monroe County Tax Collector Sam Steele; an overview from city Code Director Ted Lozier of software recently purchased by the city to detect illegal vacation rentals; and input from City Attorney Steve Williams on the nuances behind Marathon’s ability, or lack thereof, to pursue modifications to its existing rental ordinances.

Other invited stakeholders include Marathon planning director Brian Shea, members of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and vacation rental agents from around the city.

“I really want to see some transparency come out and show that these are the steps we’re taking,” Vice Mayor Robyn Still told the Weekly. “And when I say transparency, I mean, let’s let people know how your government is working. What happens when you file that complaint? What do you want to see from the city?

“Let’s take that mystery away. What I’m trying to push for is a good explanation of the process. We need to get on the same page of okay, here’s what we can do, here’s what we cannot do.”

Residents are urged to attend Tuesday’s meeting at 4:30 p.m. in the city council chambers. An agenda will be published prior to the meeting at https:// www.ci.marathon.fl.us/meetings, and a live-streaming link and post-meeting recording will be available at https://cloud.castus. tv/vod/#/city-of-marathon.

STATE RESOURCES BRING RELIEF

Migrant landings in Keys get national spotlight

JIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com

Agrowing migrant crisis in the Florida Keys is garnering attention among federal and state leaders in 2023. More resources to the Keys, per recent action by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, are providing relief for local law enforcement and bringing added benefits of more road and water patrols.

Coast Guard crews and U.S. Customs & Border Protection agents, with help from local law enforcement, were inundated with migrant interceptions on the water and landings on Keys soil to start the new year. Since late December, more than 700 migrants from Cuba and Haiti have reached the Florida shores. And since the new fiscal year started last October, Coast Guard crews have intercepted and sent back close to 5,000 Cuban migrants on the water — on pace to smash the previous year’s record of 6,182.

While reports of landings along the island chain’s shore calmed in recent days — high winds and seas and a border policy change from President Joe Biden’s administration could be playing a role — added resources are ready to handle any incoming landings.

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ issuance of a 60-day state of emergency on Jan. 6 also brought the Florida National Guard’s activation to assist with increased landings as far south as Dry Tortugas and north to the Upper Keys. Two dozen officials with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, roughly 20 Florida Highway Patrol troopers and 20 Florida Fish & WIldlife Conservation officers from various parts of the state were sent to the Keys. FWC also brought the 42-foot vessel “Fearless” with three crew members and the 85foot vessel “Gulf Sentry” with six crew members to assist agencies.

Additional resources are helping the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, which has responded with deputies to landings up and down the Keys for many months. Sheriff Rick Ramsay said that’s allowing deputies to respond to calls in the community as Florida Highway Patrol troopers deal with the migrant landings.

“The boots on the ground are helping. The National Guard is doing a good job,” Ramsay said. “They have a Black Hawk flying offshore looking for and identifying and intercepting migrants before they make landfall. With a strong ground presence and air element, we’re going to send a mes-

Two dozen officials with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement were deployed to the Florida Keys to assist with the migrant landings. FDLE/Via Twitter

sage to third world countries that now is not a good time to come. You will get intercepted and sent back.”

Extra troopers in the Keys mean more law enforcement on the road. Ramsay said troopers in cars, SUVs and on motorcycles are also staying busy dealing with speeders and other traffic infractions.

“The bad is we’re dealing with an increase in migration. The good thing is we have more resources here to help us with response and visibility.”

Ramsay credited the work of the Coast Guard and Customs & Border Protection with the resources they’ve had to deal with the crisis. He also commended DeSantis, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott and Coast Guard Rear Admiral Brendan McPherson for infusing more manpower to deal with the landings.

DeSantis, in a recent news conference, said the Coast Guard requested state assistance to handle the vast number of vessels coming to shore. DeSantis, a Republican, said he wanted to mitigate the damage from what he called Democrat Biden’s “disastrous border policies.” DeSantis also said the state will remove migrant vessels from Keys properties for free.

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio recently visited the Keys to witness the recent surge in migrants arriving from Cuba and Haiti and the response among federal, state and local officials. He joined the Coast Guard’s air operations and sat down with leaders from the various agencies. He also voiced criticism of the Biden administration’s “lax border security measures.”

“When migrants arrive, state governments, local communities and other emergency personnel must spend valuable time, labor and resources to provide medical care, personnel processing and other critical space to look after hundreds of migrants that land unannounced and demand immediate attention. This diversion of resources hamstrings local and state efforts to assist Americans in need of help,” Rubio wrote in a letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Department of Homeland Security secretary.

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Daelani Holmes is an 11-year-old student at Marathon Middle School. After seeming to recover from a sinus infection, she began having headaches that could last over three weeks. At first she tried to continue living her normal life, but one day, Daelani told her parents that the headaches were getting more severe, and something wasn’t right.

Her father, Trae Holmes – or as you probably know him, “DJ Trae Dae” – knew if Daelani was reaching out like that, this was serious.

“I immediately had Lani picked up and taken to the ER,” he said. “After her visit, in less than 30 minutes, before we could even get home, the doctor called us and said it was way more serious than anyone had thought.”

Daelani’s CT scan showed a 6.5-centimeter cyst had developed on her brain as a complication from the sinus infection. For those trying to visualize: that’s about the size of a lemon.

Immediately the family headed up to Miami, and Daelani prepared for emergency brain surgery on Christmas Eve.

“By the grace of God, the surgery was a success,” said Trae. “She’s here, and she’s recovering.”

Daelani spent eight days in the hospital and is on an eight-week recovery plan. She is still on an intravenous line for antibiotics, but is healing well so far.

She continues to have weekly followups in Miami to ensure her continuing recovery.

When speaking with the Weekly about the experience, both Trae and his wife Sherry expressed the impact the Marathon community had on their family during the sudden emergency.

“When they say it takes a village, it really does,” said Sherry. “The community has been so incredible with the love and support, bringing dinners and just being there for us and making sure we’re okay. We had so many churches praying with us; we’re so thankful and grateful.”

“We have all the gratitude; it’s pouring over,” added Trae. “We try to do our best, and I believe in karma and being a good person. People have really supported us in this tough time, and we can’t thank them enough. We are so blessed by the prayers and well wishes, and we have seen countless acts of kindness.”

On Saturday, Jan. 28 from 1 to 5 p.m., there will be a fundraiser carnival event for Daelani and the Holmes family, hosted by Brutus Seafood at 6950 Overseas Hwy. There will be food, beverages, live music and bounce houses for kids, and donations raised will help support the family’s medical bills.

“We thrive as a community because we come together for our community,” owner Elise Mucha said in a Facebook post. “A family that is part of our Brutus family, our friends and neighbors, are in need of our support.”

The Holmeses also have a GoFundMe set up to help, found by scanning the attached QR code.

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Delta and Reese, two male bottlenose dolphins born at Dolphin Research Center, show off their specialized suction cup tags. The tags allowed researchers to record the dolphins’ vocalizations during cooperative tasks with increasing background noise.

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HUMAN-MADE NOISE AFFECTS DOLPHINS WORKING TOGETHER, REVEALS NEW STUDY

Dolphin Research Center (DRC), a not-for-profit research and education facility in the Florida Keys, collaborated with Pernille Sørensen and Dr. Stephanie King from the University of Bristol’s School of Biological Sciences in a research study revealing information about how dolphins working collaboratively are less successful in the presence of sound generated by humans.

“We show that human-made noise directly affects the success of animals working together,” King said. “If noise makes groups of wild animals less efficient at performing cooperative actions, such as cooperative foraging, then this could have important negative consequences for individual health, and ultimately population health.”

The findings, published in the journal Current Biology, imply that dolphins cannot minimize the impact of human-made noise, even by adjusting their own vocal behavior.

In collaboration with international colleagues, the scientists equipped two trained and highly motivated bottlenose dolphins at DRC with suction cupattached tags, allowing them to record the dolphins’ vocalizations while the dolphins participated in a cooperative task. During the task, the dolphins had to work together to both press their own underwater buttons within one second of each other while exposed to increasing levels of noise.

The dolphins produced louder and longer whistles to compensate for the increasing noise levels but were still less successful as the noise got louder.

Lead author Sørensen, from Bristol’s School of Biological Sciences, said, “For years we have known that ani-

mals can attempt to compensate for increased noise in their environment by adjusting their vocal behavior. Our work shows that these adjustments are not necessarily sufficient to overcome the negative impacts of noise on communication between animals working together.”

Bristol’s Stephanie King, senior author, added, “It also shows us that dolphins can flexibly modify their vocalizations in an attempt to continue cooperating with their partner, revealing that this species is capable of actively coordinated collaboration.”

Cooperation is common in animal societies, and many species use sounds that may help coordinate cooperative actions, but using sound also makes them susceptible to disturbance from human-made noise pollution.

“Working with our colleagues at the Dolphin Research Center in Florida, we had a unique opportunity to study the negative effects of noise on cooperative behavior in a controlled setting, something that is almost impossible to do in the wild. Our findings clearly highlight the need to account for how noise affects group tasks in wild animals,” Sørensen noted.

This study was funded by the Branco Weiss Fellowship – Society in Science and a postgraduate grant from Bristol’s School of Biological Sciences. Find the full text of the paper by using this reference: “Anthropogenic noise impairs cooperation in bottlenose dolphins,” Pernille M. Sørensen, Abigail Haddock, Emily Guarino, Kelly Jaakkola, Christina McMullen, Frants H. Jensen, Peter L. Tyack and Stephanie L. King in Current Biology.

7-year-old female black lab mix.

Looking for: I’m a family gal. I love being around people!

Turnoffs: When people call me old. I may have a few gray hairs but I have lots of puppy-like energy.

CLARENCE

3-year-old male domestic longhair.

Looking for: I am the king, the ruler of the roost. I demand a luxurious palace to meet my standards.

Turnoffs: Other male cats that think they’re better than me. Clearly, I am the best.

TAKE ME HOME Adorable furry faces are waiting for families at the Florida

Keys SPCA

Keys Weekly is thrilled each week to showcase some “furever” friends that are ready, waiting and available for their perfect adoption “match” at the Florida Keys SPCA’s Marathon campus – complete with their best qualities, preferences and turnoffs to ensure the best fit.

From cats and dogs to Guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, reptiles and birds, the perfect addition to your family is waiting for you at one of the SPCA’s two campuses, in Key West and Marathon. The SPCA’s knowledgeable staff will help with advice and care tips while working to ensure a good fit between each pet and its people. The SPCA’s Golden Paw program also provides special assistance with vet bills and medications for special-needs and older animals that require a little extra TLC. Thanks to Luci’s Fund, adoption fees for dogs like Buddha are waived all month long.

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

PINKY

4-month-old female rabbit.

Looking for: I would love to hop into your home and heart.

Turnoffs: When people think my eyes are scary. I have a cool condition called “leucistic,” which just means I don’t have pigmentation in my eyes.

BUDDHA

PALM WARBLERS, POETS, PROSE

Apalm warbler in breeding season tends to glow up. The streaks that line the breast and belly sharpen and get more distinct. The breast itself brightens to a yellow closer to that of a freshly painted school bus. The rufous cap on the crown of its head gets rufouser.

... is a photographer, 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 Audubon Society.

You see them that way sometimes, but usually briefly, late in the spring, when they are about to head north to find a spruce-lined bog and hatch some eggs. But mostly in the Keys, where they live from September to late March, you see them in their non-breeding plumage, which is duller and far less distinct – the avian equivalent of a housecoat and curlers.

The thing about palm warblers is you don’t need to know anything about their plumage to identify them. They are given away by their telltale tail twitch. (Say it five times fast.) Sometimes their tails twitch in a constant meter, like they’re bouncing an invisible ball. Sometimes the twitch is arrhythmic and seemingly random. But it’s never more than five or so seconds between twitches.

No one knows why they twitch their tails like this. What is the point of a creature evolving with a compulsive, possibly autonomic, behavior that burns energy and, to the human eye at least, serves no purpose? There are other birds with similar seemingly autonomic bodily motions – Louisiana waterthrushes and spotted sandpipers, for instance. The one thing these birds have in common is they all breed, or spend most of their time, near water. Some have theorized that the tail bopping and the body rocking mimics the rhythm of moving water, and is possibly a form of camouflage. But it’s a theory that’s never felt right to me. If it’s a motion that draws my eye, how could it make things more difficult for a predator’s eye?

The whys of all this are something I’m pretty sure will never be answered. How do you ask a bird why it does what it does? How many of our own actions are a mystery to ourselves?

But the question flashes across my brain, pretty much every time I see a palm warbler, though that flash may not last much longer than a tail twitch.

I spent a lot of time watching palm warblers, and having little flashes, this weekend, not that I was seeking them out. (They’re probably the most common songbird in the Keys in winter. They are the opposite of hard to find.) But I was at the Key West Literary Seminar, which was held for the second year at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater, and there was a small group – never more than three birds – that kept flitting in and out of the audience. They’d land on the chair, then on the guy wires for the tent, then on the stage, the speaker stand, the microphone, and the chair again. Then they’d flit off, only to return a few minutes later to start jumping around on things again in a different order. They’d get close to people, but not so close they could get grabbed. (They know how fast they are.)

Meanwhile, on stage, great writers were saying great things. The theme this year was “Singing America: A Celebration of Black Literature.” (Full disclosure: My wife is president of the KWLS board.)

I was a little trepidatious about what might get said with a cast of black authors in front of a predominantly white audience, but the most awkward it got was when a women in the audience recalled reading “Little Black Sambo” when she was a child in the 1930s, and wanted to know if that book was considered racist. Everyone on stage, and about half the audience, gave a very fast, “Yes!” Someone, I believe the novelist Deesha Philyaw, added, “And

so was the restaurant!” And everyone moved on to more interesting things without missing a beat.

Mostly the weekend was a rolling cavalcade of great speakers and readers. I wasn’t taking notes, but I can remember a lot of great things. Tananarive Due, who landed a day late after a delayed West Coast red eye, got rushed to the stage, and gave a mind bogglingly warm and erudite 45-minute disquisition on Afrofuturism Tayari Jones, who talked about finding inspiration while eavesdropping at a mall food court, and who hilariously described being at a reading once and having an old woman threaten her with her cane because Jones’ last novel did not conform to certain expected narrative tropes.

S.A. Cosby, a writer I admire to no end – read “Blacktop Wasteland” if you haven’t – whose hard-driving thrillers can tell you more about race in America than any 10-foot stack of scholarly papers, conveyed a deep appreciation for the success he’s found in recent years, as well as a love for the broad array of other writers and artists who inspired him to get there.

Nadege Green brought her Miami cool as a light touch moderator. Rowan Ricardo Phillips, Kevin Young, Jericho Brown and Cornelius Eady – a murderer’s row of contemporary American poetry – reading their own work, but then riffing in conversation about all the other poets they admired. (A lot of these readings and conversations will eventually be posted to YouTube.)

For a while I was thinking these were two separate worlds – a Venn diagram that didn’t touch, with birds in one circle, and writers in another. Two things combined are not always synergistic.

The thing that counters that, though, is that nothing on this planet exists in a separate world. The circles always touch, cross, intersect.

One of the things I like most about birds is the way they force you out of your own head, the way they make you question the context – the ways and hows – of their lives, and therefore the context of your own life. It’s a constant compare and contrast.

Perhaps the greatest thing about reading is you get to live in someone else’s head for a while, share their experiences. Hopefully learn from them. There are few more powerful or incisive ways to make sense of each other’s lives than through stories. But it is also a constant compare and contrast.

So maybe that’s the overlap in the Venn. It’s the way to get out of your own head. That avenue of, you hope, greater understanding.

A palm warbler on the stage during the Key West Literary Seminar. MARK HEDDEN/Keys Weekly

MARK HEDDEN

CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHING HOLES

Yellow jacks: good fightin’, good eatin’

HUMOR

This week’s announcement of two Jimmy Buffett concerts in Key West, Feb. 9 and 11, prompted the usual “Buffett buzz” around town — and prompted us to bring you…

‘LOCAL’ SIGNS JIMMY BUFFETT IS COMING TO TOWN

10. A bunch of retired people in the Keys are currently barking about how Jimmy ruined Key West … as they enjoy a retirement built off the spoils of Jimmy Buffett in Key West.

9. Somewhere at every other bar, an old local is telling bullshit stories about how he and Jimmy used to fish and smoke together.

8. Rumors of who’s joining Jimmy on stage will be abundant. And none of them will be true.

7. “I just saw Jimmy in a baseball cap riding his bike down Fleming Street!” said everyone. (Note: Everyone is lying).

6. J.L. is getting over 5,000 texts from people wanting concert tickets.

5. Every local will remind you that a certain Buffett lyric is about them or their cousin. This also is not true.

4. There will be over 40 rumors of secret Buffett concerts all over town Some of these could be true.

3. There are a bunch of people at the Chart Room Bar, right now, who claim to know more about Jimmy’s personal life than Jimmy actually knows.

2. Every local who pretends to dislike Jimmy’s music … is now clamoring to be the first to post about his shows on social media.

1. Those same locals who pretend to dislike Jimmy’s music … will all be at Jimmy’s shows.

CAPT. JOEL BRANDENBURG

…is a fifth-generation Floridian and second-generation fishing captain who owns and operates Ana Banana Fishing Company in Marathon. His passions include fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.

If you're looking for a big fight and a great meal, target yellow jacks. They fight like jack crevalle, which pound for pound is the hardest fighting fish in the ocean. They taste like a permit or an African pompano – sweet white meat. They are good fried, grilled, blackened or baked.

Some marine biologists claim that yellow jacks aren’t indigenous to the Florida Keys and showed up here about 20 years ago from Central America. We are just figuring out their spawning habits and habitats, but FWC and Florida's marine biologists know two things about yellow jacks for sure: They fight like a gamefish and taste like a delicacy.

Because of this, FWC had to put a limit on them. Presently there's no size limit and no closed season, but there is a bag limit, which equates to 100 pounds per person per day. The fish average about five pounds each, and it's not rare to limit out with 20 per person. The biggest one ever caught on my boat was about 15 pounds, and the biggest one I've ever seen caught was about 20 pounds. Twenty pounds is rumored to be a world record yellow jack.

I like to catch them around the Seven Mile Bridge and on shallow wrecks. My favorite bait is a yellow jig head tipped with a large live shrimp, but I have caught them on almost every type of live baitfish. They typically don't eat dead bait and they are very leery of wire leader and braided line. Only use a light mono fluorocarbon leader to target them.

TOURNAMENT ALERT!

The upcoming Battle of the Bubbas wahoo and kingfish tournament will benefit Warriors on the Water. Due to the alarming veteran suicide rate, Warriors on the Water’s goal is to prevent or reduce this tragedy by providing those who have served with fishing charters and outdoor events. Vets have a chance to spend time on the water with others from all branches of the military to share stories and build camaraderie. Those suffering from depression, anxiety and/or PSD can relax and reflect in the great outdoors. It's a very worthy cause. Captains will choose two days to fish from Feb. 3-5, with a captains’ meeting on Feb. 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. The entry fee is $695 per boat, and top teams will be awarded more than $20,000 in cash and other prizes. Find more information and register by scanning the attached QR code. Good luck, and hope to see you all there.

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one of the most underrated fish in the Keys, yellow jack have no closed season, no size limit, and taste fantastic in a variety of preparations. CONTRIBUTED

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THE SCOREBOARD

Team Sport Opponent Date Result

Key West Girls Soccer Coral Shores 1/9 W, 6-0

Marathon Girls Basketball FL Christian 1/10 W, 55-20

Marathon Boys Basketball Redland Christian 1/10 W, 61-12

Marathon Girls Soccer Cushman 1/10 W, 8-0

Key West Girls Basketball Coral Shores 1/10 W, 38-24

Coral Shores Boys Basketball Key West 1/10 W, 53-35

Marathon Boys Soccer Cushman 1/10 W, 6-0

Marathon Weightlifting Coral Shores 1/11 W, 10053

Coral Shores Girls Soccer Keys Gate 1/12 W, 3-0

Coral Shores Boys Soccer Westminster 1/12 L, 6-1

Marathon Girls Basketball Horeb Christian 1/12 L, 61-21

Marathon Boys Soccer Palmer 1/12 L, 9-1

Key West Girls Soccer Silver Palms 1/12 W, 5-0

Marathon Boys Basketball Horeb Christian 1/12 W, 50-37

Coral Shores Boys Basketball Palmer 1/12 W, 79-65

Key West Boys Soccer Silver Palms 1/12 L, 2-1

Key West Boys Soccer Keys Gate 1/13 L, 2-1

Coral Shores Girls Basketball Divine Savior 1/13 L, 49-37

Coral Shores Girls Soccer Florida Christian 1/13 W, 2-0

Marathon Girls Basketball St. Brendan 1/13 W, 50-44

Marathon Boys Basketball Colonial Christian 1/13 W, 61-27

Key West Boys Basketball Hialeah Ed. Acad. 1/13 L, 83-44

Key West Girls Soccer Lemon Bay 1/14 L, 1-0

Key West Girls Basketball Mater Lakes 1/14 L, 81-18

Key West Boys Basketball Goleman 1/14 W, 92-79

“Rain is the type of player who makes those around her look good. I rely on her for a lot and she shoulders the responsibility without complaint. Rain does not make excuses; she makes plays, often doing so under double and even triple-team pressure.”

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Marathon’s Rain Banks has been a staple for the Lady Fins since her first appearance on the varsity roster in the 6th grade. A five-year letterwoman, the junior is in her second year serving as team captain, leading the offense from her role as midfielder. Banks is first for the Fins in scoring this season with 17 goals and 7 assists, 4 of which were against Cushman School on Jan. 11. For her solid gameplay and unwavering leadership, Rain Banks is this week’s Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.

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Junior, Marathon Soccer

— Marathon coach Tracy McDonald

Rain Banks (11) leads the Dolphins offense. MIKKEL ROSS/Contributed

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Marathon, Coral Shores boys enjoy mid-season runs; Lady Conchs earn first win

Boys basketball saw some in-county play last week, too. Coral Shores beat Key West in Conch territory on Jan. 10, winning on the road 53-35. Isaac Holmes scored 18 points with 7 rebounds and 2 steals, and Matt St. Aubin scored 15 with 13 rebounds. Eddy Espinosa went two for three from the three-point line, scoring 13 in the process and adding 4 rebounds and 4 steals.

loss. The next day, they played Barbara Goleman High School, beating the Gators 92-79. Eric Moore had a huge night for the Conchs, scoring 25 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. James Osborne scored 21 points and Roberts added 15 in the win.

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Girls basketball action is heating up in the Keys with just two weeks until postseason action begins. Two Monroe County teams faced one another on Jan. 10 when Key West earned its first win of the season against Coral Shores. The Lady Conchs beat the ’Canes 38-24 before losing to Mater Lakes on Jan. 14.

The Lady Fins added two wins and a loss to their record last week with a 55-20 defeat over Florida Christian on Jan. 10. Abrianna Marshall had the game high total of 13 points, inching closer to 200 on the season, and Aniyla Hawkins scored 10. Marathon lost to Horeb on the 12th, then turned their week back in the right direction with a 50-44 win over St. Brendan on Jan. 13.

Girls district playoffs begin on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Marathon and Coral Shores will battle within the 3A District 16 bracket while Key West will face 4A teams for a chance to move on to the state series.

Head coach Jarrod Mandozzi was pleased with the in-county win. “There’s definitely no better place to win than there in all of my experience,” he said. “The crowd is so into it, crazy things are always happening in games there with calls. … It’s just an amazing rivalry.”

The winning didn’t stop there for the ’Canes. On Jan. 12, they took down Palmer Trinity to seal a four-game winning streak. Holmes dropped 27 points, going 9 for 14 shooting with 13 rebounds and 2 steals as well. St. Aubin scored 10 points and 10 rebounds and Allen Perez was good for 14 while going 4 for 5 from the three-point line.

Mandozzi’s team looks to be coming together well right in time for districts. Though they have some things to work on, he praised their overall performance, saying, “I’m extremely pleased with the way we’re closing games out. We’ve really been taking it to teams in the second half of games, but I’d like to see us start better.”

Conch sophomore Kameron Roberts led the drive for Key West, scoring 16 points and grabbing 5 rebounds against the ’Canes. Key West played Hialeah Educational Academy on Jan. 13. Roberts had the team high again with 11 points and 7 rebounds, and Watson Chery pulled down 10 rebounds in the

Marathon’s boys enjoyed a resounding win against Redland Christian on Jan. 10. In the 61-12 victory, senior Oscar Garcia led the scoring with a career-high 17 points. Xavier Grant added 10 points, two rebounds and three steals. The lopsided win allowed coach Kevin Freeman to play his entire bench, all of whom took advantage of the play time and scored.

Two nights later, they beat Horeb Christian 50-37 for the second time this season. Marathon was without freshman Daeshawn Holmes, who is recovering from a concussion.

“Our two seniors, (Oscar) Garcia and Fisher Coleman-Sayer really stepped up and played an all-around good game,” said Freeman. “Our defense really stepped up in the fourth quarter and limited Horeb to only 3 points.”

Coleman-Sayer had 16 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks against Horeb, and Garcia had a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds. The Fins went on to defeat Colonial Christian on Jan. 13, 61-27, for a three-game win streak.

Coach Freeman told the Weekly that the home stretch looks promising for the Fins. “We are playing a little better than we did before the Christmas break,” he said. “Players are settling into their roles and we are just trying to get better every day.”

Postseason play for boys basketball begins Feb. 7.

Tracy and Sean McDonald

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MARATHON VS. COLONIAL CHRISTIAN, BOYS BASKETBALL (JAN. 13)

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#14 Fisher Coleman-Sayer #13 George Perez #2 Adrian Cruz #33 Jesus Gonzalez

Center right: The boys basketball team during a timeout

Bottom, from left: The Dolphins cheerleaders perform at halftime #23 Carlos Lezcano #21 Michel Exposito

By: Tracy and Sean McDonald

Photos by BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly. See more game photos at shadypalmphotography.com.

KEY WEST WRESTLING GOING STRONG

Following an impressive second-place showing at the 12th annual Somerset Scuffle on Jan. 6 and 7, the Key West boys wrestling team returned home to compete in their regional dual meet against Mater Lakes and Somerset at the KWHS gym on Jan. 12. KWHS came in third, Somerset second, and Mater Lakes first for their region. However, the boys have the opportunity to place higher up at their individual regional meet in February. ELLA HALL/Keys Weekly

LADY ’CANES SOCCER ON A ROLL

Strong defensive play and two crafty goals propelled the Lady ’Canes to a victory over Florida Christian, 2-0, on senior night on Jan. 13. Ali Beth Wilson put the ’Canes ahead with a header from a corner kick by Kai Redruello. Then, defender Noelle Engelmeyer made a long pass to Redruello for a picture perfect finishing goal. “The team plays like a team; they are great at moving the ball through the middle and distributing to the outside wings. The defense played smart, only allowing three shots on goal,” said coach Evie Engelmeyer. During halftime, eight seniors were recognized as their families joined them on the field: Katelyn Gilman, Kelly Ramos, Edy Kemmer, Melani Valdes, Isabella Dick, Joey Eysenbach, Ashley Jans and Emily Murphy. The Hurricanes, 8-3, will head to LaSalle on Jan. 19 for the final regular season game. The Lady ’Canes are third in the district behind Palmer Trinity and Somerset South Homestead. A win over LaSalle would catapult the Lady ’Canes to second place. The Lady ’Canes have scored 35 goals this season.

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KEYS LIFTERS SET SIGHTS ON DISTRICT BERTHS

Top: Nicole Merryman prepares for a clean and jerk lift on senior night on Jan. 11. Merryman, a senior, won her weight class. SHILO YEIDER/Contributed

Ella Dunn successfully cleans her opening weight at the Jan. 11 home meet. Dunn won first place in her weight class.

With just a week to go before the district competition in Miami on Wednesday, Jan. 25, Keys teams are putting the final touches on their seasons. On Jan. 11, Coral Shores traveled to Marathon for one of their final regular season meets. Marathon topped the ’Canes 100-53 in the traditional events and 91-58 in Olympic events. Top lifters, determined by an equation which takes an athlete’s weight class and total lifts into consideration, were Mikkel Ross of Marathon in first, Justice Lee Isom of Marathon in second and Rachel Rusch of Coral Shores in third. The teams faced one another once more prior to districts, this time in Tavernier on Jan. 18. Results were not yet available at press time.

By: Tracy and Sean McDonald

MEET THE MARINE PRESERVATION SOCIETY

New non-profit plays pivotal role in shrimp net removal

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The Marine Preservation Society of the Florida Keys (MPS) is a new nonprofit organization working to steward our beautiful Florida Keys waters. In an island chain boasting many marine organizations, MPS is already proving itself different.

We may recognize the faces on MPS’ team and board; they’re all past leadership from the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, Florida Keys Chapter. However, they’ve reorganized – into MPS, a new and autonomous nonprofit. They’ve also sharpened their mission and created organizational processes that give them a lot of freedom of action. All these changes, they believe, will be beneficial to the chapter, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) and the broader community.

A key organizing principle is to keep preservation efforts and fund use local. On New Year’s Day, this decision proved a great one when a 1,000-pound fishing net with an attached 1,000-pound buoy was discovered, snagged precariously near the Eastern Dry Rocks Sanctuary Preservation Area in the FKNMS.

The sanctuary team went into problem-solving mode, contacting potential salvors to obtain a quote for removal.

“The sanctuary contacted other resources prior to the Marine Protection Society of the Florida Keys, but lack of funding and/or protocols were prohibitive to the immediate removal needed,” said Sara Rankin, MPS volunteer director. “The request for assistance was passed to the Marine Preservation

Society board of directors and approved within the hour, demonstrating our new role of being local, nimble and responsive.”

The board considered the threat heightened because of the net’s proximity to a restoration area with roughly 30,000 outplanted baby corals. These are a part of the massive Mission: Iconic Reefs coral restoration effort underway to rescue and save the Florida Reef Tract. With a weather forecast of increasing winds over the weekend, MPS’ board determined that the net needed to be removed immediately; they secured funding and arranged logistics.

By the next morning, the salvor was on the water; it took a diver less than 10 minutes to free the large net.

“Had the net loosened with the incoming winds, its next stop was entanglement in the coral nurseries of Eastern Dry Rocks,” Rankin said. “All believe extensive damage would have occurred.”

Key West Harbor Services retrieved and hauled the net to its Stock Island facility, where it was estimated to weigh more than 1,000 pounds and measure more than 30 feet long.

“It’s a type of gill net used on commercial fishing boats, which are prohibited in state of Florida waters,” said Lisa Symons, sanctuary regional response coordinator. “Their use is regulated in federal waters. … We are working with NOAA oceanographers to try to determine where it may have been lost or cut loose.”

The unidentified boat from which the net came is subject to civil penalties, and anyone with information is encouraged to call NOAA’s law enforcement hotline at 800-853-1964.

“We live here and give here,” added MPS chairman Tom Davidson Jr. “Reacting quickly to this kind of need is at the heart of our mission.”

This type of rescue operation is precisely why MPS was created. While its mission remains consistent with the preservation and restoration of the Florida Keys marine ecosystem, using private and public engagement, what’s different is the local focus and efficiency in operations.

see the greatest impact for their time and their financial support.”

MPS also functions without administrative expenses. The board of directors are supporting the organization’s day-to-day needs, allowing 100% of financial support to go straight to the marine ecosystem. Rankin added, “The difference is most pronounced in that the organization currently acts as a conduit, getting dollars to sanctuary needs without reserving any funds for themselves or supporting efforts elsewhere. Currently, every penny goes to the mission.”

MPS remains a nonprofit partner with the FKNMS, funding its unfulfilled needs – like the shrimp net removal. Rankin added, “We also carefully crafted our priorities to be able to reach beyond the sanctuary in instances where factors outside of the sanctuary potentially cause issues or harm here as well.”

This new approach has proven very appealing to supporters, and MPS is currently welcoming others to become founding members. More information is available via email to Rankin at sararankin@marinesociety.org.

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“By bringing funds local, the organization is more efficient,” said Kurt Tidd, MPS vice chairman. “We are deeply connected in the community and collaborate with all individuals and organizations. We make commonsense decisions right here. The decision to work real-time, hyper-local and with laser focus just makes sense – not just for us, but for those who want to

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The board and members of the Marine Preservation Society. MARINE PRESERVATION SOCIETY/Contributed

The scale of the Dry Tortugas buoy is evident from this earlier image. NPS/Contributed

Renowned underwater photographer and publisher Stephen Frink is among the directors of the new Marine Preservation Society of the Florida Keys. STEPHEN FRINK ARCHIVE/Contributed

and marine resource planning whiz Ian Koblick serves as a director of the new nonprofit Marine Preservation Society.

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The thousand-pound shrimp net hoisted from a crane after removal. NOAA/Contributed

Protecting the fragile coral reef ecosystem is among the many mandates of the Marine Preservation Society. TIFFANY DUONG/ Keys Weekly

GETS A BOOST FROM ISLA BELLA

Save Our Key Deer Inc., a Key deer advocacy group, received an unanticipated holiday surprise when Marathon’s Isla Bella Resort managing director, Justin Nels, contacted SOKD with an $8,000 donation. On Dec. 30, SOKD president Valerie Preziosi met Nels and several other staff at the resort to pose for a group photo and receive the generous donation. This is not the first time Isla Bella Resort has helped SOKD and the deer. In the past, Nels and volunteers from the resort staff joined SOKD in beach cleanups, aimed to get rid of nets and ropes that get entangled in bucks’ antlers as well as plastic rings, pipe fittings and other trash that gets stuck on their hooves and legs. In addition to helping to finance SOKD’s continuing public outreach and education efforts, the donated funds will be used to start several new research projects. CONTRIBUTED

PURPOSEFUL PAWS

Renewed fundraiser walk supports Domestic Abuse Shelter

While most of Marathon was bundled up safely at home, the morning of Jan. 14 found around 50 walkers and 25 four-legged companions braving the arctic tundra of the Seven Mile Bridge for the Florida Keys Domestic Abuse Shelter (DAS)’s Paws for a Cause fundraiser. Accompanied by more than a dozen volunteer event helpers, the walkers brought a mix of their own companions and dogs available for adoption through the Florida Keys SPCA and Marr-Velous Pet Rescue on the two-mile journey to Pigeon Key to raise more than $7,500 for DAS’ upcoming Middle Keys shelter rebuild. The event marked the first time Paws for a Cause was renewed since 2008. Upon reaching the island, both dogs and humans alike enjoyed a brisk island morning with a cookout provided by Centennial Bank – we won’t say who enjoyed the hamburgers more.

Those wishing to support DAS’ ongoing to rebuild the Middle Keys shelter may donate by scanning this QR code:

— Alex Rickert

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY RALLIES BEHIND BELILE

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The American Legion Auxiliary extends a sincere thanks to its American Legion family for their help. Through raffle baskets of donated items at the Florida Keys Celtic Festival, the group raised more than $3,000 for a scholarship fund for “Little Mark” Belile, whose father is fighting Stage 4 pancreatic cancer after a 32-year career of service with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Special thanks goes to Captain Pip’s, West Marine, Dolphin Research Center, the SS Wreck and Galley Grill, Coast to Coast Pizza Company, Time Out Magazine, Dolphin Bay Watersports, Ocean Reaper, Marathon Bait and Tackle, Sweet Savannah’s and Texas Roadhouse for donated items. The auxiliary encourages the community to stop by the Belile benefit at the Overseas Pub and Grill on Saturday, Jan. 21 to support the family. Pictured are Sheldon Boggs, left, Annette Plattner, Kathleen Cassin, Victoria Moon and Ed Ballinger at the auxiliary tent at the Celtic Festival. CONTRIBUTED

able for adoption through Marr-Velous Pet Rescue. (Editor’s note:

bug and can confirm she was wonderful with every person and dog she met.)

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From top: The Centennial Bank crew works the grill to provide hamburgers and hot dogs for hungry walkers – both human and canine.

Lauren Flaherty, left, Michelle Macoskey and Adam Kane shower some love on Ladybug, an adorable young female avail

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Rose Shilalis, left, and Amy Halvorson enjoy Pigeon Key with Reef and Miles.

DAS supporters and volunteers included Brenna Brockway, left, Rachel Wagner, Irene Cook, Rob DeField, Lynda DeField, Cora Baggs and Mary Stella.

Photos by ALEX RICKERT/Keys

DONALD DAHLFUES

1939-2022

Donald M. Dahlfues, 83, passed away Dec. 22, 2022, peacefully at home with his wife Judy by his side. Don was born on Oct. 21, 1939.

He is survived by his wife Judy Dahlfues, son John Dahlfues, daughter Sharon Gonzalez Dahlfues, daughterin-law Tricia Magarine Johnston, two grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his son Michael Dahlfues, sister Dianna Dahlfues and loving parents John and Rosemary Dahlfues.

Don graduated with a degree in business administration from Hofstra University in 1965. He started his career as a CFO and assistant administrator at University Hospital of Jacksonville from 1972 to 1974. He then moved to Miami and became a Southeast Regional Partner at Leventhal and Horwath from 1977 to the 1990s.

Don retired and moved to Marathon and started his own company, Donald Dahlfues CPA until his passing.

Don and Judy liked gambling and going on cruises. In fact, they had one planned for Nov. 27, but Don had just gotten out of the hospital.

Don was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post 154, the Big Pine Moose Lodge and the Masons.

Please join us for a celebration of life on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post 154 at 4115 Overseas Highway, Marathon.

GENE WAMBOLD 1926-2023

Gene Wambold, 96, of Marathon, Florida, passed away on Jan. 17, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Georganna Huck Sage-Wambold; his daughter, Krysten Swan; grandson, Aubrey Swan; stepchildren, Caroline, James and Angela Gipson and their spouses, Seb Ettinger and Matthew Emrich; and grandchildren, Alice and Luc Ettinger and Huck and Georganna Emrich. He was predeceased by his former wife, Joyce Oetjens Wambold, who passed away in 2009.

Gene was born in Evanston, Illinois and grew up in Chicago and Grosse Pointe. He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University and the University of Michigan business school. He served in the Navy in World War II and owned the Mineral Research Company of Detroit, Michigan.

Gene loved dancing, the local community theater, world traveling (especially in Africa) and telling stories about the “Nickel Mine” and his adventures in South America.

Gene was a member of Saint Columba Church, the Country Club of Detroit, the Harbour Club of Charleston and the Marathon Yacht Club.

The funeral and celebration of life will be at Saint Columba on Friday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m., and a reception will follow in the parish hall at 451 52nd St. Gulf in Marathon.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marathon Community Theater or to the American Cancer Society.

YA GOTTA LOVE IT!

But is there really a free meal?

Ifirst became aware of the phenomenon that is Mike Puto sometime around 1985. I realize that is long after Mike and his family began making their incredible contributions to the development and evolution of Marathon as a community, but seeing as I didn’t get here until 1984, I have an excuse.

I recall casting a ballot for Mike in the 1986 election for Monroe County Commission. Mike was already a fixture in the Keys, and he gave us the chance to have Marathon represented on the commission (something that is still a good idea). Back then, Mike was a comparative youngster, sitting alongside his fellow commissioners like John Stormont, Gene Lytton, Doug Jones and the venerable Mayor Emeritus Wilhelmina Harvey. Mike did well on the commission, earning the respect of his fellow commissioners to be voted mayor of Monroe County. He was – and I believe still is – the youngest county mayor ever to serve in the Keys. And he still holds the record, with no one even a close second, for being the most photographed official in Florida Keys history. Henry Flagler is jealous to this day — and let’s not even mention Bum Farto!

I got my feet wet in local politics back then, and in those days, the county commission was Marathon’s government (the city didn’t incorporate until 1999). Also in those days, there were no restrictions on the hours local establishments could serve or sell alcohol. There would be five or six bars in Marathon that would stay open 24 hours a day. At times back then, there weren’t any convenience stores open 24 hours on a consistent basis. It really was a different time back in the 1980s.

Some puritanical streak in John Stormont caused him to go after Keys bars and nightclubs, citing their horrible evil influence on society in order to justify his proposed ordinance that would have closed all Keys bars at midnight. Midnight!!!

Just knowing the Keys of today, people can only imagine the hue and cry of bar patrons and all those people who made their livings in local watering holes. At the time, I was a full-time musician at the Brass Monkey, a club that has outlived nearly all of that commission, and I was on the verge of losing my job if the Monkey had to close at midnight. I became part of the opposi-

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tion and ended up speaking in front of the commission at all three public hearings. While we didn’t keep the bars open 24 hours, we did manage to get a compromise closing time at 4 a.m. Oh well… After his four-year county commission career, Mike went on to do many things: fire chief, emergency manager, city manager, board member for just about everything that has a board, tireless volunteer and community booster. Currently, Mike serves as president of the Marathon Rotary Club, a club of which he’s been a member since Moses brought down the tablets from the mountain.

Just last week, Mike celebrated his 75th birthday. Ya gotta love it. It’s HUGE. Jeez-o-Pete! If there is a tape at 11, it will be about how long can you tread water. Seriously, Mike, happy birthday, and many, many more! You’ve been a friend and supporter of this community your whole life, and you’ve been a friend to me for decades. Three quarters of a century and still going strong!

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The music world lost one of the best guitarists ever with the passing of Jeff Beck at 78. From the Yardbirds to the Jeff Beck Group to his solo works and collaborations and contributions with other artists, Beck covered an amazing amount of musical ground in a nearly 60year career. I was fortunate to have seen him perform a double-headliner concert with Brian Wilson back in 2013, and I knew I was in the presence of so much greatness that night. Thank you for all the music and inspiration.

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

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DONNA BABBE

1960-2022

Donna Babbe passed away on Dec. 23, 2022, at home with her loving family by her side.

Donna was born in Kankakee, Illinois, to Harold and Edna (Goodchild) Lowery on July 16, 1960.

She moved to Naples, Florida, and married the love of her life, John Babbe, on July 10, 1994. They had four beautiful children: Carma Mathy, Marc Mathy, Danielle Thie and Tiffany Nieslanik.

She was an office manager at Accurate Elevator for over 20 years before retiring in June 2021.

Donna was predeceased by her parents, Harold and Enda Lowery; her brothers, Larry and Bob Lowery; and her sisters, Linda Evans and Patty Denham.

Donna is survived by her husband, John Babbe; her children, Carma Mathy, Marc Mathy, Danielle Thie and Tiffany Nieslanik; her brothers Sonny Lowery and Jimmy Lowery; her sisters, Joann Wheeler and Nancy Lowery; and her grandchildren, Aidan Lochen, Brandan Lochen, Isabell Nieslanik, Errol Nieslanik and Ender Nieslanik.

Donna was a loving mother, wife and friend to so many. She will be forever missed.

A service was held on Jan. 14 at Allen-Beyer Funeral Home.

Health department appoints Mark Roby as director of nursing

The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County recently appointed Mark Roby as its new director of nursing.

“We are so excited to welcome Mark Roby to the Monroe County Department of Health,” said Carla Fry, assistant county health administrator. “Mark brings a wealth of experience in executive leadership and nursing to the position. He will be a terrific asset as we continue to enhance public health services throughout the county.”

Roby started his nursing career over 25 years ago as a cardiac telemetry nurse after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. In addition, Roby holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Virginia Tech, an MBA in human resource management from the University of Phoenix, a master’s degree in nursing education from the University of South Florida, and a doctorate in nursing practice from Capella University.

Roby has served as a nurse manager and educator in a variety of settings, most recently serving as dean of sciences and nursing at the College of the Florida Keys.

Marathon Library to play host to master flutist Master flutist and lecturer Galen Abdur-Razzaq will give a performative talk called “Jazz and the Civil Rights Movement” at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Marathon Public Library, 3490 Overseas Highway. Abdur-Razzaq studied at Berklee College of Music and holds a master’s degree in education and performing arts from Rutgers University. Seating is limited for this free event. For more information, contact the library at 305-743-5156.

City of Marathon to conduct road elevation survey

Later in the month of January, specialized vehicles bearing the Wood insignia will be driving Marathon streets collecting LiDAR data to evaluate the city’s road elevation. The effort is part of a larger strategy to strengthen and harden the city’s infrastructure and facilities in accordance with anticipated sea level rise and/or storm surge and flooding.

Woods Environmental and Infrastructure Solutions Inc. is performing the survey for all of Monroe County’s incorporated areas, starting in Islamorada. Crews will be setting up the control survey for Marathon in late January through early February.

Residents may spot the mobile LiDAR chevron targets either painted or taped onto city streets. These targets are used in conjunction with data control points to stitch together the scans and build a model. The actual LiDAR data collection is set to occur late February through mid-March.

LiDAR stands for Light Imaging Distance and Ranging. The scans will reveal the topography of the Keys and potential low-lying areas of concern. Staff is already preparing to use the data collected to further additional road elevation planning projects.

Taoist Tai Chi Society to hold introductory sessions

The Florida Keys branch of the Taoist Tai Chi Society is holding introductory sessions at St. Columba Episcopal Church's parish hall on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 9 a.m. All are welcome to attend. For more information call 877-398-1108 or email floridakeys@taoisttaichi.org.

Marathon Garden Club to hold annual January Jamboree

On Saturday, Jan. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Marathon Garden Club, located at 5270 Overseas Hwy., will hold its annual January Jamboree. Local plant experts will be on hand to answer questions. There will be plants and orchids for sale as well as local vendors, jewelry, pottery, a huge rummage sale, food and fun. The jamboree will offer a chance to buy plants grown in the Keys that are specifically geared to the climate and soil conditions found in the islands.

Monroe County students can apply for study-abroad scholarships

The Experiment in International Living invites Monroe County high school students to apply for an exclusive 50% off Monroe County Scholarship. Students who are accepted will receive a scholarship to study abroad this summer on one of the Experiment's programs around the globe. The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 20. This marks the sixth year the Experiment has offered an exclusive scholarship for Monroe County, offering a range of scholarships and financial aid to recipients. In 2022 three Monroe County students received the Monroe County Scholarship, plus eight students who enrolled through Take Stock in Children received full scholarships to participate with funding provided by the Monroe County Educational Foundation and the Experiment. For more information, call 802-258-3412, email heather.beard@experiment.org or visit www.experiment.org.

Come take a class at the Marathon Library

The Marathon Library has a wide variety of class offerings, ranging from photography to book clubs, robots, virtual reality and more. Scan the QR code here to see the schedule and get involved.

Coconut Crawl set to return in Key Colony Beach

The Key Colony Beach Community Association will hold its annual Coconut Crawl on Saturday, Jan. 21. The crawl will start at the Key Colony Inn at 11 a.m. and move on to four other sponsors: the Island Fish Company, Sparky’s Landing, El Molcajete and Havana Jack’s. Proceeds will benefit the Education Coalition of Monroe County and Marathon High School students. The public is welcome. More information and registration is available online at KCBCA.org. Participants may also register at the Key Colony Inn until 12 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20 or from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Mosquito Control District announces tire

collection and disposal event

Officials with the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) have announced the agency will collect and dispose of used tires free of charge for Florida Keys residents only on Friday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Used tires are prone to becoming prolific mosquito breeding habitats for several species of concern. Collecting the tires and properly disposing of them at a recycling facility will benefit all residents of Monroe County by physically removing hundreds of these habitats from the environment. Residents who have used tires can drop them off for disposal at FKMCD facilities at 18 Aquamarine Drive, Big Coppitt; 503 107th Street Gulf, Marathon; or 100701 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo. Limit four tires per person, please. Tires from commercial shops will not be accepted. Please bring a photo ID.

FICTITIOUS NAME

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of GYOTAKU BY LISA LEE located at 126 Lowe St, Monroe County in the City of Tavernier, Florida 33070-2520, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated at Tavernier, Florida this 10th day of January, 2023.

By: Lisa Lee Artist, LLC

Publish: January 19, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

FICTITIOUS NAME

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of KEYWEST.HEALTH located at 1010 Kennedy Drive, Suite 203, Monroe County in the City of Key West, Florida 33040, 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 10th day of January, 2023.

By: Lowbush Company Publish: January 19, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

BEST LIEN SERVICES INC.

LOCATED AT: 7290 SW 41 ST MIAMI, FL 33155, WILL SELL AT A RESERVE PUBLIC SALE AT 9:00 AM THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES AT SAID LOCATION TO SATISFY LIEN PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 713.585 OF THE FLORIDA STATUES.

THE FOLLOWING WILL SELL AT: JAN.26,2023 2020 DAIX MS L37MMJBV7LZ010343

JAN.30,2023

2022 JBLC MS L2BBAACG9NB000945

FEB.1,2023

2012 TOYT TK

5TFUY5F10CX213274

FEB.2,2023 1992 INTL TK

1HTSCPEN5NH439462

FEB.2,2023 2003 TOYT 4D

JTEBT17R738004977 1972 CHEV PK CKE142Z178492

OWNER/LIENHOLDER MAY INSPECT/RECOVER VEHICLE

BY CONTACTING: BEST LIEN SERVICES, 7290 SW 41 ST, MIAMI, FL 33155 (1-866-299-9391) AT LEAST 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE LIEN SALE, ALL SALES ARE WITH RESERVE 20% BUYERS PREMIUM.

Publish: January 19, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

INVITATION TO BID

FKAA-IFB-0013-23

SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

Sealed bids will be received by the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority at its Big Coppitt Pump Station located at U.S. Hwy. 1, MM 10.5 Oceanside, on January 19th and 20th, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Bids will be opened on January 24th, 2:00 PM at 1100 Kennedy Dr. Key West, FL 33040, at which time and place they will be publicly read aloud. Such bids shall be for the sale of the following:

SALE of SURPLUS VEHICHLES AND EQUIPMENT

SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT CAN BE VIEWED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES

January 19th & 20th 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. U.S. Hwy. 1 MM 10.5 Oceanside As contained in documents on file at the office of the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, Finance Division, Purchasing Department, 7000 Front St., Stock Island, Florida 33040.

Bid packages can also be downloaded from www.FKAA. com as well as Demandstar.

com. Any questions should be directed to David Jackson, Purchasing Manager, in writing via email to djackson@fkaa.com.

Kerry G. Shelby, Executive Director Publish: January 12 & 19, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2022-CP-135-P

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF NICHOLAS A. KULAS, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Nicholas A. Kulas, Deceased, whose date of death was October 9, 2022 and the last four digits of whose social security number are 9695, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

Eduardo Gonzalez-Blanco, M.D. Key West Urology Associates PA 1111 12th Street, Suite 108 Key West, Florida 33040

Dr. Eduardo Gonzalez-Blanco will be retiring and will no longer be practicing at Key West Urology Associates PA e ective December 29, 2022.

Patients’ medical records will remain at Key West Urology Associates PA, 1111 12th Street, Suite 108, Key West, Florida 33040 under the custodianship of Dr. Taweh Beysolow and his sta . Patients wishing to pick up their records may do so starting February 1, 2023.

Publish: January 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN

THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN §733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

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

The date of the first publication of this notice is the 19th day of January, 2023.

Personal Representative: Nicole Hull

c/o Law Office of Jack Bridges, P.A. P.O. Box 1714 Tavernier, FL 33070-1714 (305) 664-9690

Attorney for Personal Representative: Jack Bridges Fla. Bar No. 175950 P.O. Box 1714 Tavernier, FL 33070-1714 (305) 664-9690

jack@jackbridges.us linda@jackbridges.us Publish: January 19 & 26, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2022-CP-114-M IN RE: ESTATE OF STIL A. MANZUETA GALVEZ Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of STIL A. MANZUETA GALVEZ, deceased, whose date of death was May 8, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN 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: January 12, 2023.

Personal Representative: Penny L. Manzueta 2625 Caper Ct. Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952

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: January 12 & 19, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

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

PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 22-CP-000018-M IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN PANAGIOTIS STRATIGAKIS,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of JOHN PANAGIOTIS STRATIGAKIS, deceased, date of death occurred on January 10, 2022, whose last four digits of his Social Security Number are xxx-xx-3623, and whose last known address was 33 Kyle Way South, Marathon, Florida 33050, is pending in the Circuit Court of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, in and for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. The names and addresses of the Personal Representatives and the Personal Representatives’ attorneys are set forth below.

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

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

The date of the first publication of this notice is January 12, 2023.

Attorney for Co-Personal Representative: JOHN CAMPBELL, ESQ. Fla. Bar No.: 443972 CAMPBELL & MALAFY 10887 Overseas Highway Suite #201 Marathon, Florida 33050 campbelllaw@mac.com

Co-Personal Representative: AGELEKE STRATIGAKIS (Executing this Notice to Creditors on behalf of both Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate) Publish: January 12 & 19, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-000105-M IN RE: ESTATE OF BENTON BASCOME GOODLOE Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of BENTON BASCOME GOODLOE, deceased, whose date of death was September 27, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is: January 12, 2023.

Personal Representative: Bettie Murray Goodloe (a/k/a Betty Murray Goodloe) 7525 Gulfstream Boulevard Marathon, Florida 33050

Attorney for Personal Representative: Jeffrey M. Gad Attorney Florida Bar Number: 317186 JOHNSON POPE BOKOR RUPPEL & BURNS LLP 401 E. Jackson Street, Suite 3100 Tampa, Florida 33602 Telephone: (813) 225-2500 Fax: (813) 223-7118

E-Mail: jeffreyg@jpfirm.com Secondary E-Mail: lgerken@ jpfirm.com Publish: January 12 & 19, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CP-000390-K IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM LOUIS HACKNEY, III Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of WILLIAM LOUIS HACKNEY, III, deceased, whose date of death was November 19, 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: January 12, 2023.

Personal Representative: WILLIAM L. HACKNEY, Jr. 14808 Lake Magdalene Circle Tampa, Florida 33613

Attorney for Personal Representative: CYNTHIA I. WAISMAN, Esq. CYNTHIA I. WAISMAN, P.A. Florida Bar Number: 0169986 5406 Hoover Blvd, Unit 11 Tampa, FL 33634

Telephone: (813) 279-6180 Fax: (813) 252-2193 E-Mail: cynthia@ cynthiawaismanlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: cynthiawaisman@gmail.com Publish: January 12 & 19, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO.: 22-CP-120-M

DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS

IN RE: ESTATE OF MICHELLE ELTER Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Michelle Elter, deceased,

whose date of death was October 21, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: January 12, 2023.

Personal Representative: Gregory Switlik, Jr. 417 Sutherland Road Ewing, New Jersey 08618

Attorney for Personal Representative: Richard E. Warner

Attorney

Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050

Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw.com

Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: January 12 & 19, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2023-01

Notice is hereby given that CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS FBO SEC PTY holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2020/2154 Alt Key No: 8702809 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2020 RE: 00573650-004020

Description of Property: UNIT A-20 GATEHOUSE DOCKS CONDOMINIUM UNIT OR984-568 OR1124-2330 OR1216-139/40QC OR1420-1741/44 OR22771748/52 OR2370-808/09

Name in which assessed: CSMC HOLDINGS INC All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: February 28th, 2023 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 9th day of December 2022

KEVIN MADOK

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

2023-02

Notice is hereby given that

CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS FBO SEC PTY holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:

Certificate Number: 2020/2125

Alt Key No: 1699047

Date of Issuance: June 1, 2020 RE: 00569442-000107

Description of Property: PRIVATE DWELLINGS AC 7-A AND 7-B ANGELFISH CAY CONDOMINIUM CHALETS NO 2 OR501-1099 OR585-738 OR714-553/54 OR753-1916/17 OR858-2362 OR897-310/11 OR915-1515/1516 OR9861205 OR1021-2193/2194WILL OR1027-203/04 OR1062-1265/66 OR2438-78ORD OR24382013D/C OR2444-2244/48P/R OR2598-687/92

Name in which assessed: ANGELFISH CAY 7 LLC

All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: February 28th, 2023

Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 9th day of December 2022

LEGAL NOTICES

2023-04

Notice is hereby given that CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS FBO SEC PTY

holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:

Certificate Number: 2020/1951

Alt Key No: 1642606

Date of Issuance: June 1, 2020

RE: 00523340-000000

Description of Property: BK 3 LT 10 BUTTONWOOD SHORES ADDN KEY LARGO PB3-52 OR188-435 OR909-1744 OR2501-1847/48

Name in which assessed: LARSON MAX RESIDENCE TR 11/23/2010 C/O LARSON GLEN CO-TRUSTEE

All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL

Sale Date: February 28th, 2023 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 9th day of December 2022

KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk

Publish: January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023

PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:

Certificate Number: 2020/479

Alt Key No: 9088578

Date of Issuance: June 1, 2020 RE: 00111882-007300

Description of Property: LOT A-13 BREEZY PINES RV ESTATES CONDOMINIUM OR2292-1537/1627DEC OR24011254/55 OR2724-1512 OR2858143 OR2868-1817/19

Name in which assessed: CASE JUDITH K CASE WILLIAM PATRICK JR All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL

Sale Date: February 28th, 2023

Sale Time: 10:00am

Dated this 9th day of December 2022

KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk

Publish: January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

LEGAL NOTICES

Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:

Certificate Number: 2020/1509

Alt Key No: 1507261

Date of Issuance: June 1, 2020 RE: 00413050-000000

Description of Property: BK 2 LT 21 PLANTATION BEACH PB2-76 PLANTATION KEY OR50558 OR804-2469 OR1608-501L/E OR1619-917D/C OR16262146/47 OR2954-0628

Name in which assessed: LOOKOUT INVESTMENTS LLC

All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL

Sale Date: February 28th, 2023 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 9th day of December 2022

KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2023-12

LEGAL NOTICES

LT 15 SUMMERLAND BCH ADDN

#5 SUMMERLAND KEY PB3-82 OR475-397 OR759-1127/29 OR824-869/70 OR825-174/75 OR827-1344 OR830-1363/64 OR1026-1483R/S OR1356-546 OR2833-440D/C OR28621933/34 OR3004-1931D/C Name in which assessed: MORRIS DONAL J ESTATE SR All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: February 28th, 2023 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 9th day of December 2022

KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2023-16

LEGAL NOTICES

2316/18 OR1961-2319/2323AFFD OR2143-1725/27AFF OR21431728/29Q/C OR2157-1329/30C

Name in which assessed: LEEKER LESLYE

All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: February 28th, 2023 Sale Time: 10:00am

Dated this 9th day of December 2022

KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF

APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2023-18

LEGAL NOTICES

500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL

Sale Date: February 28th, 2023 Sale Time: 10:00am

Dated this 9th day of December 2022

KEVIN MADOK

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk

Publish: January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2023-20

Notice is hereby given that CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS FBO SEC PTY holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:

Notice is hereby given that KEYS FUNDING LLC - 6120 holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2020/786 Alt Key No: 1255548 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2020 RE: 00193660-000000

KEVIN

MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

FOR TAX DEED 2023-03

Notice is hereby given that CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS FBO SEC PTY

holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:

Certificate Number: 2020/1952 Alt Key No: 1642649 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2020 RE: 00523380-000000

Description of Property: BK 3 LT 14 BUTTONWOOD SHORES ADDN KEY LARGO PB3-52 OR482-649 OR909-1744 OR2501-1847/48

Name in which assessed: LARSON MAX RESIDENCE TR 11/23/2010 C/O LARSON GLEN CO-TRUSTEE

All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: February 28th, 2023 Sale Time: 10:00am

Dated this 9th day of December 2022

KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk

Publish: January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

2023-06

Notice is hereby given that CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS FBO SEC PTY holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:

Certificate Number: 2020/1578 Alt Key No: 1529711 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2020 RE: 00431780-000000

Description of Property: BK 17 LTS 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 AND 17 PLANTATION KEY COLONY FIRST ADDITION PLANTATION KEY PB4-4 OR34549 OR780-1587 OR781-954/56 OR782-201/02 OR782-1060 OR783-417OR1013-1029 OR1323-1203/04 OR1350-883/84

Name in which assessed: REGAN FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL

Sale Date: February 28th, 2023

Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 9th day of December 2022

KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk

Publish: January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2023-09

Notice is hereby given that TLGFY, LLC CAPITAL ONE, N.A., AS COLLATERAL ASSIGNEE OF TLGFY, LLC

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2023-10

Notice is hereby given that TLGFY, LLC CAPITAL ONE, N.A., AS COLLATERAL ASSIGNEE OF TLGFY, LLC holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:

Certificate Number: 2020/612

Alt Key No: 1187771

Date of Issuance: June 1, 2020 RE: 00146520-000000

Description of Property: BK 7 LT 28 GEIGER MOBILE HOMES GEIGER KEY PB5-77 OR428-570/71 OR694-10 OR877-1756D/C OR897-661 OR1407-928/29P/R OR1574-1336 OR1626-1518/19 OR1806-1416 OR1820-114 OR1970-1318 OR2697-1763/64 OR27461632/34 OR2957-871D/C OR2957-0872

Name in which assessed: CLASSIFIED CHARTERS LLC All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL

Sale Date: February 28th, 2023

Sale Time: 10:00am

Dated this 9th day of December 2022

KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk

Publish: January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2023-11

Notice is hereby given that CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS FBO SEC PTY holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate

Notice is hereby given that CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS FBO SEC PTY holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:

Certificate Number: 2020/1508 Alt Key No: 1507253 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2020 RE: 00413040-000000

Description of Property: BK 2 LT 20 PLANTATION BEACH PB2-76 PLANTATION KEY OR5421050 OR615-457D/C OR717-258 OR1608-501L/E OR1619-917D/C OR1626-2146/47 OR2954-0628

Name in which assessed: LOOKOUT INVESTMENTS LLC All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL

Sale Date: February 28th, 2023

Sale Time: 10:00am

Dated this 9th day of December 2022

KEVIN MADOK

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk

Publish: January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2023-14

Notice is hereby given that CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS FBO SEC PTY

holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:

Certificate Number: 2020/796

Alt Key No: 1259870 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2020 RE: 00198260-000000

Description of Property:

Notice is hereby given that CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS FBO SEC PTY holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2020/506 Alt Key No: 8933761 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2020 RE: 00119540-000100

Description of Property: 15 67 27 SUGARLOAF KEY PT LOT 5 N OF SR 4A OR180-447/48 OR493-453/454 OR1239-1551/57 OR1362-1891/93 OR1371-685/87 OR1395-74/76C OR1395-77/79C OR1402-1522/23 OR2835-228/30

Name in which assessed: PACE WILLIAM HARDY All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL

Sale Date: February 28th, 2023 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 9th day of December 2022 KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk

Publish: January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers

Certificate Number: 2020/573 Alt Key No: 1165930 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2020 RE: 00131780-000000

Description of Property: BK A LT 45 LINCOLN GARDENS NO-1 STOCK ISLAND PB5-89 OR570-926 OR930-833 OR11192192 OR2870-599/600 ALONG WITH MOBILE HOME:MAKE: IN-HOUSE BRIG YEAR: 1982 TITLE NR:20049350 VEHICLE ID NR: 3B6440805

Name in which assessed: PEREZ MARIO All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: February 28th, 2023 Sale Time: 10:00am

Dated this 9th day of December 2022

KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX

DEED 2023-19

Description of Property: BK 2 LT 50 SUMMERLAND KEY COVE ADDITION #6 PB 5-41 SUMMERLAND KEY OR237515/516 OR722-693 OR865-1790 OR2975-0486

Name in which assessed: CHANDONNET MARK CHANDONNET JENNIFER All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: February 28th, 2023 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 9th day of December 2022

KEVIN MADOK

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2023-21

Notice is hereby given that KEYS FUNDING LLC - 2020 holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:

NOTICE OF

APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2023-17

Notice is hereby given that CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC CITRUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS FBO SEC PTY

holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:

Certificate Number: 2020/164 Alt Key No: 1044211 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2020 RE: 00043580-000000

Description of Property: KW MONROE INVESTMENT CO SUB PB1-41 SW'LY 6' OF LOT 2 & ALL OF LOT 3 SQR 13 TR 20 G29-133/34 OR436-676 OR16481689D/C OR1712-2251/52P/ R OR1712-2253/55 OR1961-

Notice is hereby given that KEYS FUNDING LLC - 2020 holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:

Certificate Number: 2020/760 Alt Key No: 1242616 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2020 RE: 00188681-019800

Description of Property: LT 196 VENTURE OUT CUDJOE KEY PB6-56 OR624-579 OR1771-256 OR2442-526 Along with mobile home: Make: IN-HOUSE PALM Year:1998 Title nr:75851632 Vehicle ID Number: PH06119360FL

Name in which assessed: SMITH RALPH W AND REBECCA K GABBARD REV TR 9/17/01 All of said property being in

Certificate Number: 2020/419

Alt Key No: 1118575 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2020 RE: 00101370-000000

Description of Property: 2/11 66 32 KEY VACCAS PT GOVT LOT 2 SEC 2 & PT GOVT LOT 1 SEC 11 OR204-30/32 OR204-33/34 OR205-586/87 OR367-922/23 OR442-609/11 OR769-1920 OR832-2039 PROB #84-37-CP-23 OR929-2469AFF OR958-989/90 OR971-2270/71 OR1159-1838/40 OR11591841/43 RE101380 COMBINED FOR ASSMT PURPOSES 6-16-93 OR1422-2194/98

Name in which assessed: TROPICAL ISLE RESORT INC C/O JAMES J DONOVAN, CPA All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property

the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps:

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described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: February 28th, 2023 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 9th day of December 2022

KEVIN MADOK

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk

Publish: January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2023-22

Notice is hereby given that TLOA OF FLORIDA LLC CAPITOL ONE BANK, C/O TLOA HOLDINGS, LLC holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:

Certificate Number: 2020/1272 Alt Key No: 1437913 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2020 RE: 00356230-000000

Description of Property: BK 1 LT 79 AMENDED PLAT OF FLAMINGO ISLAND ESTATES

BOOT KEY PB5-121 OR545-329 OR759-552 OR762-569C OR1091163 OR1443-123 OR1443-124 OR1443-123 OR1443-124 OR1813-1807R/S OR2782-117/21 OR2790-1043/46

Name in which assessed: BLANTON SPENCER C

All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: February 28th, 2023 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 9th day of December

2022

KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk

Publish: January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2023-23

Notice is hereby given that TLOA OF FLORIDA LLC CAPITOL ONE BANK, C/O TLOA HOLDINGS, LLC holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:

Certificate Number: 2020/313

Alt Key No: 9087870

Date of Issuance: June 1, 2020

RE: 00084961-011600

Description of Property:

UNIT RU-116 THE MARINA CLUB AT BLACKWATER SOUND, KEY LARGO, A COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM OR22451373/1489DEC OR2264524/627AMD OR2777-1256/58

Name in which assessed: TIDE RENOVATIONS AND CONSULTING INC

All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key

West, FL

Sale Date: February 28th, 2023

Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 9th day of December 2022

KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk

Publish: January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

FOR TAX DEED 2023-24

Notice is hereby given that ATCF II FLORIDA-A LLC holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:

Certificate Number: 2020/221 Alt Key No: 8678771 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2020 RE: 00063560-013500

Description of Property: UNIT C-331 1800 ATLANTIC CONDOMINIUMS OR1086213 OR1150-1786 OR11592058/59CT OR1189-1572 OR1243-2344/45 OR13772219/20TR OR1404-1614/15 OR1423-721RS OR1463-1175/76 OR2455-1320/22(ORD)L/E

Name in which assessed: WIMMER SARAH D All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: February 28th, 2023 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 9th day of December 2022

By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

FOR TAX DEED 2023-25

Notice is hereby given that JANEL HARPER holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:

Certificate Number: 2020/475

Alt Key No: 8968367

Date of Issuance: June 1, 2020

RE: 00111720-000203

Description of Property: 27 66 29 BIG PINE KEY PT LOT 1 OR785-4/5 OR818-1413 OR818-2090 OR845-955/957 OR1042-1104/05 OR1078-286/87 OR1189-1087/89

Name in which assessed: IMPACT INVESTMENTS INC

All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL Sale Date: February 28th, 2023 Sale Time: 10:00am

Dated this 9th day of December 2022

KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish:

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January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2021-CC-331-K

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will on the 6TH day of February 2023 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Unit 5522, Week 31, Annual Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

Pursuant to IN REM FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AS TO COUNT(S) IV entered in a case pending in said Court, the 7TH day of December 2022.

Style of which is: WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA Plaintiff

VS.

Page 225,

“Declaration”).

Pursuant to IN REM SUMMARY FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AS TO COUNT (S) I entered in a case pending in said Court, the 5TH day of December 2022.

Style of which is: BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA Plaintiff vs.

UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO BILLIE RAE HOFKNECHT JAQUELINE MALANTONIO AS POTENTIAL HEIR et al Defendant

And the Docket Number of which is 44-2022-CC-93-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 28TH day December 2022.

KEVIN MADOK

Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida

By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Publish: January 12 & 19, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO RONALD LEE SHEETS EDWARD M SHEETS AS POTENTIAL HEIR ANITA SMITH AS POTENTIAL HEIR KARENSUE S LEMEN AS POTENTIAL HEIR UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO HERBERT TADASHI TAKASHIMA UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO JOSEPH DONNELLY TRIZISKY UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO PEGGY JOYCE EAST THOMAS W EAST ANDREW MOSCHETTI AS POTENTIAL HEIR LEE MOSCHETTI AS POTENTIAL HEIR KEVIN MOSCHETTI AS POTENTIAL HEIR UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO PAUL GRIFFITH MOSCHETTI NATHAN WISSNER AS POTENTIAL HEIR UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO RICHARD WISSNER et al Defendant

And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2021-CC331-K

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 27TH day of December, 2022.

KEVIN MADOK

Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida

By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Publish: January 12 & 19, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2022-CC-93-K

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will on the 6TH day of February 2023 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Unit C25, Week 27, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2021-CC-306-K

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will on the 6TH day of February 2023 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Unit F13, Week 7, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

Pursuant to IN REM SUMMARY FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AS TO COUNT (S) III entered in a case pending in said Court, the 6TH day of December 2022.

Style of which is: BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA Plaintiff vs.

UNKNOWN PARTIES TO CHESTER THOMAS MCCREARY UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO ANNE RAWLES HUSKE ANNE GIBBONEY HUSKE AS POTENTIAL HEIR ISABEL KYLE HUSKE AS POTENTIAL HEIR UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO LAUREN LONGOBARDI UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO MICHAEL A LA PRISE RICHARD EBERT JENNIFER LA PRISE AS POTENTIAL HEIR UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO ANN RICCOBONO LINDA RAPOPORT AS POTENTIAL HEIR BARBARA CARUSO AS POTENTIAL HEIR DONNA PASSALACQUA AS POTENTIAL HEIR et al Defendant

And the Docket Number of which is 44-2021-CC-306-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 28TH day December 2022.

KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida

By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk

Statute

Publish: January 12 & 19, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2021-CC-331-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will on the 6TH day of February 2023 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Unit 5412, Week 10, Annual Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

Pursuant to IN REM FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AS TO COUNT(S) V entered in a case pending in said Court, the 6TH day of December 2022.

Style of which is: WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA Plaintiff VS. UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO RONALD LEE SHEETS EDWARD M SHEETS AS POTENTIAL HEIR ANITA SMITH AS POTENTIAL HEIR KARENSUE S LEMEN AS POTENTIAL HEIR UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO HERBERT TADASHI TAKASHIMA UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO JOSEPH DONNELLY TRIZISKY UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO PEGGY JOYCE EAST THOMAS W EAST ANDREW MOSCHETTI AS POTENTIAL HEIR LEE MOSCHETTI AS POTENTIAL HEIR KEVIN MOSCHETTI AS POTENTIAL HEIR UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO PAUL GRIFFITH MOSCHETTI NATHAN WISSNER AS POTENTIAL HEIR UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO RICHARD WISSNER et al Defendant

And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2021-CC331-K

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 27TH day of December, 2022.

KEVIN MADOK

Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida

By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk

Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Publish: January 12 & 19, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2021-CC-331-K

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will on the 6TH day of February 2023 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described

property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Unit 5312, Week 50, Annual Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

Pursuant to IN REM FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AS TO COUNT(S)II entered in a case pending in said Court, the 6TH day of December 2022.

Style of which is: WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA Plaintiff VS. UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO RONALD LEE SHEETS EDWARD M SHEETS AS POTENTIAL HEIR ANITA SMITH AS POTENTIAL HEIR KARENSUE S LEMEN AS POTENTIAL HEIR UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO HERBERT TADASHI TAKASHIMA UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO JOSEPH DONNELLY TRIZISKY UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO PEGGY JOYCE EAST THOMAS W EAST ANDREW MOSCHETTI AS POTENTIAL HEIR LEE MOSCHETTI AS POTENTIAL HEIR KEVIN MOSCHETTI AS POTENTIAL HEIR UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO PAUL GRIFFITH MOSCHETTI NATHAN WISSNER AS POTENTIAL HEIR UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO RICHARD WISSNER et al Defendant

And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2021-CC331-K

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 27TH day of December, 2022.

KEVIN MADOK

Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida

By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk

Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Publish: January 12 & 19, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2021-CC-331-K

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will on the 6TH day of February 2023 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Unit 5714, Week 11, Odd Year Biennial Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

Pursuant to IN REM FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AS TO COUNT(S) VI entered in a case pending in said Court, the 7TH day of December 2022.

Style of which is: WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA Plaintiff VS. UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO RONALD LEE SHEETS EDWARD M SHEETS AS POTENTIAL HEIR ANITA SMITH AS POTENTIAL HEIR KARENSUE S LEMEN AS

LEGAL NOTICES

And the Docket Number of which is Number 44-2021-CC331-K

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 27TH day of December, 2022.

KEVIN MADOK

Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida

By: Shonta McLeod

Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Publish: January 12 & 19, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2022-CC-95-K

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will on the 6TH day of February 2023 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Unit 412, Week 52, Sunset Harbor Resort, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof as recorded in Official Records Book 1376, Page 1093, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

Pursuant to IN REM SUMMARY FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE COUNT I entered in a case pending in said Court, the 5TH day of December 2022. Style of which is: SUNSET HARBOR RESORT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA Plaintiff vs. KATHLEEN WITUCKI, AS TRUSTEE OF THE KATHLEEN WITUCKI REVOCABLE TURST UTD JANUARY 27, 2004, AS AMENDED, et al Defendant

And the Docket Number of which is 44-2022-CC-95-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 14TH day December 2022.

KEVIN MADOK

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Monroe County, Florida

By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk

Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Publish: January 12 & 19, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers

KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the

Florida

45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

POTENTIAL HEIR UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO HERBERT TADASHI TAKASHIMA UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO JOSEPH DONNELLY TRIZISKY UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO PEGGY JOYCE EAST THOMAS W EAST ANDREW MOSCHETTI AS POTENTIAL HEIR LEE MOSCHETTI AS POTENTIAL HEIR KEVIN MOSCHETTI AS POTENTIAL HEIR UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO PAUL GRIFFITH MOSCHETTI NATHAN WISSNER AS POTENTIAL HEIR UNKNOWN PARTIES AS TO RICHARD WISSNER et al Defendant

AUTOS WANTED

ALL YEARS!

Cars - Vans - TrucksRunning or Not.

$CASH$ 305-332-0483

BOAT SLIP FOR RENT

Place your BOAT SLIP FOR RENT ad here for $25.00/week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today!

EMPLOYMENT

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

The Cabana Club, an ocean front private swim club is seeking a CustomerService Oriented Server for the pool deck, beach and/ or bar lounge. Open year round, 10am-7pm daily. Small friendly staff. Above average hourly wage plus tips. Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call 404-2193359 and ask for Dave.

The Cabana Club, an ocean front private swim club is seeking a Part-Time Line Cook. Open year round, 10am-7pm daily. Small friendly staff. Hourly pay commensurate with experience. Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call 404219-3359 and ask for Dave.

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

Boat rental company in Marathon needs an Outboard Mechanic. Some general marina work, and boat experience a plus. Call 305-481-7006

All Keys Yamaha hiring a Technician Marine Repair specializing in Yamaha outboard engines. Hours M-F 8a5p. Apply in person at 2001 Overseas Highway, Marathon. 305-743-3530

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

City of Marathon Current Job Openings: WW Operator/Controls Trainee, Support Services/ Logistics, Paralegal, Utilities Maintenance, Recreation Specialist, and Right of Way Technician. Full Benefits. EOE Please see City website for details www.ci.marathon.fl.us

EMPLOYMENT HOUSING FOR RENT MISC. FOR SALE

The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring the following positions: Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Worker), Med Tech, Resident Activities Coordinator, Grounds Caretaker. To apply, please contact Human Resources at: martinezm@kwha. org or 305-296-5621. Applications are available at the Administrative Office located at 1400 Kennedy Dr., Key West, FL 33040 or online at www. kwha.org - EOE & Drug Free Work Place. This opportunity is covered under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968.

EMPLOYMENT HOBBIES/COLLECT. EMPLOYMENT

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

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

Monroe Assoc. for ReMARCable Citizens is hiring:

Program Coordinator / Direct Care (F/T) (Tavernier O ce) FT position. Responsible for development, implementation, and goal setting for clients. Interaction with co-workers and supervision, and any miscellaneous training and/or counseling that is needed to acquire and maintain employment. Associates degree or 2 years of experience working with DD individuals.

Min Requirements: Computer skills: moderate to advanced. FL Driver’s license w/clean driving record, pre-employment training online and in person. Level II background screening and references. EOE.

Apply at 1401 Seminary St., Key West, or online at www.marchouse.org. For more information, please contact hr@marchouse.org, phone 305-294-9526*32, fax 305-292-0078.

in person at 10700 5th Avenue Gulf, Marathon or email resume to: eerpinc@gmail.com

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

Place your EMPLOYMENT ad here for $25.00/week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today!

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

BASEBALL AND SPORTS MEMORABILIA WANTED. Private collector buying sports cards, old programs, pennants, autographs, photographs, ticket stubs, bobbin’ head dolls, etc. Call Alan 503-481-0719

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

LUXURY CONDO FOR RENT IN MARATHON. 2 BR, 2 Bath, Den. 1650 sq ft plus 350 sq ft open balcony. Beautiful water view. Full gym, pool, tennis, fishing. Adults only. No pets. $4250 per month plus utilities F/L/S [first, last, and security deposit]. 800-324-6982.

MISC. FOR SALE

RV FOR SALE

RV FOR SALE - 2017 Thor Citation RV, 24ft Mercedes V6 Diesel, 2 slides, Cummings Diesel

Low Mileage, Many Upgrades, Call Richard 305-363-8021

YARD SALES

See next page for Yard Sale ads.

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

DIRECTOR OF GENERATION

Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $137,323$141,168/annually.

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.

TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION (T&D) PROJECT ENGINEER

Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $103,172/annually$106,061/annually.

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

KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

KEYS promotes a Drug-Free Workplace.

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

Keys

SUBSTATION ELECTRICIAN

SCADA/RELAY TECHNICIAN

Shell World Key Largo, seeking engaging, dependable, experienced person(s) to work with the team at Mile Marker 97.5, Full-time and part-time opportunities available, some weekend and evening hours. Opportunities for advancement, great benefits, competitive salary and flexible hours. Please stop by and fill out application or Fax resume to 305-852-9639.

Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $38.43/hr. - $43.04/hr.

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

KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

KEYS promotes a Drug-Free Workplace.

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

Keys Energy Services, in Key West, is accepting applications for the following position in its Fleets & Facilities Section:

AUTO DIESEL VEHICLE TECHNICIAN

Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $27.17/hr. - $30.43/hr.

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

KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

KEYS promotes a Drug-Free Workplace.

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

Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $30.64/hr. - $34.32/hr.

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

KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

KEYS promotes a Drug-Free Workplace.

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

Keys Energy Services, in Key West, 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.

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.

Two oversized buckskin Italian leather rocking recliners and a Braxton tropical solid wood loveseat. $500 each at MM2 786-883-5607 for photos.

Generator,

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

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

Energy Services, in Key West, Florida, is accepting applications for the following position in its Transmission & Distribution Department:

ALEX RICKERT alex@keysweekly.com

For the first time in more than two decades, Grassy Key’s Dolphin Research Center will usher in a new era in media and marketing with the retirement of Mary Stella, the nonprofit’s guiding hands in the department since 2002.

Stella’s draw to the facility began long before it was even known as Dolphin Research Center. She recalled first visiting dolphins at the property in 1963, when original owner and training pioneer Milton Santini would allow his audiences to jump in the lagoons and swim with the pod after each of his public presentations.

“It inspired a lifelong fascination,” she said.

That fascination grew throughout the years as her family became repeat visitors to the Keys, eventually purchasing the home she lives in now in 1978. She eventually developed her own successful freelance journalism, marketing and public relations business in the northeast while serving as a full-time caregiver for her mother, but found herself struggling immensely after her mother’s passing in 1998.

“I was sort of foundering,” she said. “I was like, okay, well, where’s my purpose now?”

Following short stints as a DRC volunteer and volunteer assistant in 2000 and 2001 – the facility had by that time changed hands to its present iteration – Stella made the decision to move to her family’s Keys home full time.

“(Volunteering had) changed my life … because I was here actively every single day, hands on, being part of the work,” she said. “It deepened my understanding of the DRC mission. … So I called the woman who was the volunteer resources director at the time and I said, ‘I’ll be back again this year. If there’s a job I can do, great. If there isn’t, I’ll volunteer until there is one.’”

Her faith in the facility and its mission was soon rewarded, as the facility’s media relations coordinator position opened in 2002, a few months after her move.

With no extensive marketing plan – or even a true budget – in place at the time of her hire, Stella would help guide the organization’s media and marketing strategies through 20 years of arguably the largest global shift in information consumption and advertising. True story: her efforts even included setting up one of Keys Weekly publisher Jason Koler’s first major local interviews, along with the first-ever Marathon Weekly cover photo of an adorable dolphin “kiss.”

“It was just amazing being able to connect with places and people immediately,” she said. “I think particularly when you’re in the field that we’re in, and our mission is to teach, learn and care, when you can do that by immediately being accessible to your audience, that’s a game changer.”

Asking Stella to brag on her professional and community accomplishments over the past few decades is, as we found out, an incredibly tall task. She maintains that her proudest moments were tied to widespread coverage sharing DRC research breakthroughs or mission-based stories revolving around manatee rescues and the facility’s work with veterans.

We learned after the fact that she served as a former chair of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, and though she won’t take credit, Stella was an integral component of the facility’s daily Facebook Live streams that began during the COVID-19 pandemic – broadcasts that to this day have raised tens of thousands of dollars for the facility while featuring everything from massive donation match challenges to live streams of collaborative painting projects with the dolphins and renowned artist Wyland.

“Mary has been such an innovator during her 20 years here,” said DRC CEO Rita Irwin. “Acting as our voice … she helped amplify DRC's profile in our industry. She expanded our reach in the digital world. Her can-do attitude set the bar high and she will be greatly missed.”

— DRC CEO Rita Irwin.

Stella’s reach in the Marathon community goes well beyond the Grassy Key dolphin lagoons. For the many Marathon residents who enjoy the city’s dog park next to Rotary Park, you can thank Stella and the vocal group of citizens who spearheaded the project from the beginning until its opening in January 2010 –raising the necessary $27,000 with 13 fundraisers in six months along the way.

Though she’s celebrating the start of retirement without an exact agenda, Stella told the Weekly she’s looking forward to “being able to say ‘yes’ to more things that interest me” and crossing destinations off her “promise list” – “I never call it a ‘bucket list,’ because bucket lists have a deadline,” she said.

“I’m grateful to have spent the last 20-plus years living a life of purpose that’s not just about a paycheck,” she said. “I don’t want to have an aimless retirement that only serves me; I want there to still be purpose in it.”

The staff at the Marathon Weekly joins the DRC crew in wishing Mary – and her four-legged 24/7 companion Mia – a happy, healthy and welldeserved retirement.

‘THIS PLACE HEALED MY HEART’ Media and marketing director Mary Stella leaves Dolphin Research Center to begin Keys retirement

Mary Stella enjoys a swim with dolphins Santini and Cacica before her retirement in December 2022. CONTRIBUTED

“Mary has been such an innovator during her 20 years here, acting as our voice … she helped amplify DRC's profile in our industry.”

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (FULL TIME/IN-OFFICE – M-F)

The Monroe County Tourist Development Council (TDC) has an immediate opening for a full-time Administrative Assistant. This person should have experience in Microsoft Office; have excellent organizational skills; be able to multi-task; enjoy answering phone calls, entering data into a data base and basic office duties. The TDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Starting Salary commensurate with experience and includes excellent benefit package. For more information call Maxine at 305-296-1552. Resumes should be emailed to Maxine@fla-keys.com.

PARALEGAL

The City of Marathon, City Attorney’s Office is seeking a motivated LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL with relevant experience to support the City Attorney’s Office.

Please visit the City of Marathon Job Openings webpage at: ci.marathon.fl.us for further details and to complete an application.

EOE, Drug Free Workplace. Veteran preference given.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST:

• Be able to pass FDLE background check.

• Sign a loyalty oath required by law.

• Provide excellent customer service. Excellent interpersonal communication is required for working with the public in a responsive, courteous, and professional manner.

• Possess basic computer knowledge and be proficient in data entry.

• Be capable to carry/lift voting equipment and boxes weighing approximately 40 pounds.

• Be able to maintain a working knowledge of elections laws, rules, opinions, and office policy.

• Maintain a working knowledge of the services we provide and become familiar with services other county offices provide in and away from our office building.

• Work well with others, develop, and maintain a mature, professional teamwork relationship with the ability to perform in a flexible work environment.

• Commit to continuous learning.

• Be able to perform in an environment of constant change.

• Be able to present oral and written reports clearly and concisely.

• Be able to exercise considerable independent initiative and sound judgment in completing day-to-day assignments and activities to support operations.

• Be available to work weekends and after hours, sometimes with little notice.

Call or email for an application.

Supervisor of Elections contact information: Phone 305-292-3416, email: info@keys-elections.org

FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT- FULLTIME

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.

D’Asign Source is seeking the following professionals. Overtime and benefits are available. For full details & additional openings, please visit DAsignSource.com/careers

Technical Assistant

To assist the president of our Coastal Source R&D Lab in Marathon. Must be well organized with a strong work ethic. Help ensure all communications, projects and operations are run in compliance with the company’s best-in-class requirements. Research and gather critical data; copywriting and wordsmithing; posess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Junior Interior Designer

1+ year experience with basic interior architecture detailing. Strong knowledge of CAD/REVIT and experience in sales environment a plus.

Finish Carpenter

Project Architect

THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE IN MARATHON & KEY LARGO ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT