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Florida Keys Arts Council issues call to visual artists

The Monroe County Art in Public Places Committee and Florida Keys Council of the Arts has a call to visual artists to become qualified as public artists. Artists who are approved through this process become eligible for five years to apply to all calls including upcoming projects, the Key West International Airport Expansion, Monroe County Library Branch renovations and more.

The application and information are at www.keysarts.com. Application requirements include an artist statement, current resume, five to 10 images of recent artwork and a cover page.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. Artists must meet the criteria in the initial application process to become qualified. Qualified artists will then be eligible to receive the request for proposals (RFPs) issued by Monroe County for five years, as well as for the city of Key West’s Public Art Program. Please call the Florida Keys Council of the Arts at 305-295-4369 with any questions.

Applications open for new charter high school

The College of the Florida Keys celebrated the completion of the building for its new charter high school, CFK Academy, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 18.

CFK Academy, a tuition-free public charter high school, focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and Career Technical Education (CTE). CFK Academy students can access college-level courses on the Key West campus to simultaneously earn college and high school credits through the college’s dual enrollment program. Motivated students can graduate with their high school diploma as well as an associate degree, certificate and/or industry certification.

The application for the 2023-24 school year can be found on the CFK website at CFK.edu/CFKAcademy. The initial enrollment period ends March 15. Should the number of applicants exceed the capacity for a given grade, class, or building, a lottery process will be followed. CFK Academy will start with grades 9 through 11 in its inaugural year and will add grade 12 in 202425. The college is planning information sessions for prospective students and their families to learn more about CFK Academy and tour the facility. The first event is scheduled on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Florida Keys Wildlife Society announces astronomy lecture

The Florida Keys Wildlife Society will hold a lecture on Monday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. featuring speakers Jay and Elizabeth Elliott. The Elliotts have been sharing their knowledge and presenting numerous astronomy educational programs in the Florida Keys since 2013. Elizabeth became a NASA Solar System Ambassador volunteer in 2009 and has presented many programs specifically related to NASA missions. Their lecture will provide an explanation of what you could see and why you should see what is in the night sky. There will be a short talk followed by activities, star hopping, stories and a look through the telescopes. The free lecture will take place at the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuge Nature Center located at 30587 Overseas Highway in Big Pine Key.

Author of Key West Food Critic series to speak at Marathon Library

Roberta Isleib, who writes as Lucy Burdette, will speak at the Marathon library (3490 Overseas Hwy.) on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. The talk is free and open to all. Isleib is the author of 21 mysteries, including “A Dish To Die For,” the latest in the Key West series featuring food critic Hayley Snow. The 10th book in her Key West food critic mystery series, “The Key Lime Crime,” won the Florida Book Award’s bronze medal for popular fiction, and her books and stories have been shortlisted for Agatha, Anthony and Macavity awards.

The speaker series continues at 2 p.m. on Thursdays through March. Go to www.keyslibraries.org and click “events” to see upcoming speakers. For more information, stop by the library or call 305-743-5156.

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.

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Fictitious Name

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Key West Boat & Jet Ski Adventures located at 5016 5th Avenue, Key West, FL 33040 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Lauderdale Jet Ski Adventures, LLC

Publish: January 26, 2023

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Fictitious Name

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Andrews Inn located at 233 Eanes Lane, Key West, FL 33040 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Andrews Inn KW, LLC

Publish: January 26, 2023

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Notice Of Public Sale

BEST LIEN SERVICES INC.

LOCATED AT9:00AM 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 SALE

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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 26, 2023

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Notice Of Request For Competitive Solicitations

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following:

REBID SANDS SLR ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE PILOT PROJECT BIG PINE KEY, MONROE COUNTY,

FLORIDA

Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3) floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices.

(a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www.

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

Bidders must be FDOT prequalified in the types of work specified for the project.

The prime bidder must be prequalified in at least one major type of work regardless of the number of major types that are solicited. For any type of work that isn’t met by the prime, the subcontractor must meet the prequalification requirement.

The team must be pre-qualified in all types of work needed for the project.

The project is federally funded by a Community Development Block (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), IR026.

The awarded contractor (CONTRACTOR) is bound by the terms and conditions of the County’s Subrecipient Agreement with DEO.

The CONTRACTOR is required to be familiar with and shall be responsible for complying with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations that in any manner affect the work. The CONTRACTOR agrees to provide reports or information to the County as needed to comply with the County’s obligation to submit reports to DEO on the progress of the work.

The Scope of Work consists of construction of a “pump and treat” storm water drainage system, reconstruction and elevation of roadway segments intersecting and including

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.

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The project includes drainage structures, wet wells, pollution treatment device, and a related elevated pump station with a back-up emergency generator, pre-treatment, wet wells, pumps, piping, electrical controls, instrumentation, and injection well(s) for final disposal of treated storm water. The roadway improvements will include utility relocation and adjustment of access drives to homes. The CONTRACTOR will work with the residents on all modifications involving resident access and property.

Contractors are required to “Target Section 3 Workers”.

Section 3 is defined as: Section 3 business concern means: (1) A business concern that meets one of the following criteria: (i) It is at least 51 percent owned by low or very low-income persons; (ii) Over 75 percent of the labor hours performed for the business are performed by low- or very low-income persons; or (iii) It is a business at least 25 percent owned by current public housing residents or residents who currently live in Section 8-assisted housing. (2) The status of a Section 3 business concern shall not be negatively affected by a prior arrest or conviction of its owner(s) or employees.

(3) Nothing in this part shall be construed to require the contracting or subcontracting of a Section 3 business concern.

Section 3 business concerns are not exempt from meeting the specifications of the contract.

The Prime CONTRACTOR must be prequalified in at least one major type of work regardless of the number of major types that are solicited. For any type of work that isn’t met by the prime, the subcontractor must meet the prequalification requirement.

The team must be pre-qualified in all types of work needed for the project.

Monroe County Purchasing Department has implemented a new electronic process for reviewing and opening sealed bids. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/physically delivered bids/proposal/ responses WILL NOT be accepted.

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bid be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00 P.M. on April 4, 2023. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents.

Your subject line on both emails must read as follows:

REBID SANDS SLR ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE PILOT PROJECT 4/4/2023

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

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on April 4, 2023. You may call in by phone or internet using the following:

Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156

Meeting ID: 4509326156

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Notice Of Request For Competitive Solicitations

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following:

Professional Services for Special Assessments

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

Monroe County Purchasing Department receives bids electronically. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/physically delivered bids/proposals/ responses WILL NOT be accepted. The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00P.M., on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: Professional Services for Special Assessments 3-1-2023 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156

Meeting ID: 4509326156

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Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 (New York) +1 669 900 6833 (San Jose) Publish: January 26, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

Notice Of Request For Competitive Solicitations

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following:

Higgs Beach Restrooms

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

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

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00P.M., on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: Higgs Beach Restrooms Replacement 3-14-2023 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl. gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on March 14, 2023. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156

One tap mobile: +16465189805,, 4509326156# US (New York) +16699006833,, 4509326156# US (San Jose)

Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 (New York) +1 669 900 6833 (San Jose) Publish: January 26, 2023

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Notice Of Request For Competitive Solicitations

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: Professional Architectural and Engineering Services for the Rockland Key Public Works Master Plan Monroe County, Florida Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www.floridapublicnotices. com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar. com OR www.monroecounty-fl. gov/bids. The Public Record is available upon request.

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

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00P.M., on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: Professional Architectural and Engineering Services for the Rockland Key Public Works Master Plan 3-2-2023 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl.

gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on March 2, 2023. You may call in by phone or internet using the following:

Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156

Meeting ID: 4509326156

One tap mobile: +16465189805,, 4509326156# US (New York) +16699006833,, 4509326156# US (San Jose)

Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 (New York) +1 669 900 6833 (San Jose) Publish: January 26, 2023

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 23-CP-5-P

DIVISION: UPPER KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF JOSEPHINE WOOD PERDUE, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of JOSEPHINE WOOD PERDUE, deceased, whose date of death was DECEMBER 5, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, TAVERNIER, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

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

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: January 26, 2023.

Personal Representative: JAMES WILLIAM WOOD c/o R.T. McDaniel, Jr., Esq. P.O. Box 144555, Coral Gables, FL 33114-4555

Attorney for Personal Representative: R. T. McDANIEL, JR. Email Addresses: thornatty@ gmail.com Florida Bar No. 855715 P.O. Box 144555 Coral Gables, FL 33114-4555 Telephone: 305-815-3777

Publish: January 26 & February 2, 2023

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 23-CP-000002-P

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JANET ELIZABETH REESE, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JANET ELIZABETH REESE, deceased, whose date of death