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Baptist Health Convenient Care Clinic, located at 5701 Overseas Hwy., Suite 17, in Marathon, has become part of Baptist Health Primary Care.

The clinic — an essential component of the healthcare fabric of this community — will now focus on offering primary care services for new and existing Baptist Health Primary Care patients with scheduled appointments. Same-day and next-day appointments, as well as virtual visits, will be available by calling 305-434-1400 or by visiting BaptistHealth.net/MarathonPC.

Mariners Hospital and Fishermen’s Community Hospital remain the options for emergency care in the Keys. Online urgent care is accessible via the Baptist Health PineApp, available from your device’s app store or via the QR code below. In addition, the PineApp provides online primary care scheduling, access to health records and much more. Further, Baptist Health continues to provide cardiology, gastroenterology, general surgery and orthopedic care in the Keys at our other medical practices.

We look forward to continuing to support the Florida Keys with healthcare services.

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MEET THE 4 FINALISTS FOR CITY MANAGER ON FEB. 13

WHAT’S UP WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY SEARCH?

MANDY MILES mandy@keysweekly.com

Want to meet the four finalists for Key West’s city manager job?

David Burke, Albert Childress, Thaddeus Cohen and Abraham Conn will take part in a public meet-and-greet reception on Monday, Feb. 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Waterfront Brewery.

The city commission is expected to name a new city manager two days later, at a special meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 5 p.m.

The candidates also will meet one-on-one with the commissioners and department directors. Those meetings will culminate in the public reception to meet the candidates and ask questions in an informal setting.

The four finalists were selected from 43 initial applications.

Professional search consultant Dona Higginbotham narrowed that first list down to nine qualified applicants who met the city’s criteria.

A local search committee, its members appointed by the mayor and commissioners, then reviewed the nine finalists’ resumes — and had access to all 43 original applications

Committee members were each asked to select three or four names — without ranking them — from the list of nine finalists to determine the top three or four candidates to be invited for interviews.

The committee members’ picks revealed Burke, Cohen and Conn, but the math was off.

Not everyone had followed directions, Higginbotham acknowledged to the city commission last month. One committee member

selected only one candidate; others selected only two and the rest chose the requested three or four names, skewing the results.

As a result, the commissioners added two more finalists to the interview list — Albert Childress and Lisa Hendrickson — during their Jan. 18 meeting.

Hendrickson later withdrew her application on Feb. 3.

And then there were four…

David Burke, Albert Childress, Thaddeus Cohen and Abraham Conn. (Candidates’ resumes are linked on the city’s website at cityofkeywest-fl.gov. Click on the “City Manager Search” tab from the home page.)

Abe Conn, a retired U.S. Army colonel, served three one-year tours in Afghanistan as a battalion commander and colonel in command of the Army Liaison Team in Afghanistan. He also worked for 26 years as a senior special agent for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in Key West, according to his application.

Thaddeus Cohen is an architect by trade who formerly worked as Key West’s planning director. He is now a project manager for MBR Construction in Fort Lauderdale. From 2017 to 2021, he worked as

a department head in charge of growth management for Collier County, Florida, his application states.

David Burke is a retiring Navy captain who most recently has served as chief of staff for JIATFSouth, the military’s elite Joint Interagency Task Force headquartered at Truman Annex in Key West. He and his family have lived in Key West since 2020 and consider the island their permanent home, his application states.

Albert Childress worked for Doral, Florida for 16 years, most recently serving as its city manager for two years. Before that, Childress was the code compliance director for Miami from 1996-2005.

What about the city attorney?

Key West also is in the market for a new city attorney, following the year-end resignation of Shawn Smith after 16 years.

Five lawyers thus far have applied for the job: Ralf Brookes, Suhail Chhabra, S. Brandon Dimando, Zoltan Pinter and Ron Ramsingh. See the committee’s Feb. 9 agenda at cityofkeywest-fl.gov for each candidates’ resume.)

A screening committee of local attorneys meets at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 in City Hall to discuss the five applicants for the job that’s crucial to city government.

The screening committee includes: Erica Sterling, Greg Davila, Greg Oropeza, Jennifer Sanchez, Richard McChesney, Sam Kaufman and Wayne Miller.

Ramsingh worked as Key West’s chief assistant city attorney under Smith. The city commission appointed him interim city attorney during the search process.

Waterfront Playhouse presents the award-winning musical ‘Kinky Boots’ Feb. 15 to March 18. Tickets are available at waterfrontplayhouse.org.

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KEY WEST BANS SMOKING & VAPING AT CITY PARKS & BEACHES AN INSIDE LOOK AT KEY WEST’S CITY GOVERNMENT

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MANDY MILES

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Key West officials banned smoking and vaping at Key West’s parks and beaches when they met on Feb. 7. But, not entirely.

Cigar smoking is still allowed because — for reasons largely unknown — the state won’t let local governments restrict it. The city commission also can’t restrict the use of prescription medications, which for millions of Americans now includes marjuana.

So, while the goal is eliminating cigarette butts from beaches and parks, it’ll be interesting to see how enforcement of the new ban goes.

Here’s the legal language of the new ban: “It shall be prohibited for any person within the boundaries of any City-owned public beach (and park) to smoke, burn, ignite, inhale, exhale or possess any cigarette, pipe, or other lighted tobacco product other than an unfiltered cigar.

(b) It shall be further prohibited for any person within the boundaries of any City-owned public beach to use vapor-generating devices (for the inhalation of nicotine, CBD or similar non-prescription substances). (c) Any person who violates subsection (a) or (b) commits a noncriminal violation, punishable by a fine of not more than $100 for the first violation and not more than $500 for each subsequent violation.”

The commission on Feb. 7 also spent time discussing the selection process for a new city manager and city attorney. (See story on page 4 for those details.)

Officials also approved a change to the city’s garbage collection contract with Waste Management to help

defray rising fuel costs. Basically, the residential rate for garbage collection, which the city pays, will rise by 78 cents a month. Also, Waste Management will only provide two bulk pickups — furniture, appliances and other large objects — per household each year. For additional pickups, the company will levy a charge based on weight.

Finally, City Manager Patti McLauchlin told the elected officials that she expects to hire a new housing coordinator in the next week.

The $175,000-a-year job has been budgeted and was previously held by Demetria Simpson, who left after four months on the job.

Commissioner Lissette Carey asked, “What’s the rush?” with regard to the new director, given the impending hiring of a new city manager.

Mayor Teri Johnston pointed out that housing is the city’s and its residents’ top priority, as outlined on the city’s strategic plan. Johnston also said that Simpson had made more progress on housing in four months than the mayor had seen in 15 years.

Carey, who works for the Key West Housing Authority, “respectfully” disagreed with the mayor, and instead credited the local housing agencies, saying she has witnessed firsthand the effective cooperation among AH Monroe, Habitat for Humanity, the housing authority and others.

“I can attest that the agencies work really well together without someone coordinating that for $175,000 a year,” Carey said. “My understanding was that there wasn’t necessarily full support for that housing director position.”

The mayor told Carey that the decision was unanimous and “no one else in city hall has the time required to work with all the housing agencies.”

Have you ever wondered: How many police officers work in Key West; what does the Planning Department do or what’s the city’s total annual budget?

Those questions and so many more are now available in the Key West Annual Report, a glossy, 60page magazine filled with photos,

financial information and descriptions of each city department, board, committee and initiative.

Hard copies will be available later this week at City Hall, 1300 White St., while a digital version is available from the city’s website, cityofkeywest-fl.gov. (A pop-up link will allow you to download the report.)

The 2022 Key West Annual Report takes readers inside the workings, people, budget and leadership of Key West’s city government.

TOM WALKER www.keysweekly.com

Key West Police upgrade body-worn camera system

MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE & KWPD ARE COMMITTED TO TRANSPARENCY

“The ability of the police to perform their duties is dependent upon public approval of police existence, actions, behavior and the ability of the police to secure and maintain public respect.” — Sir Robert Peel, founder of the London Metropolitan Police Force,1829

Regarded as the father of modern policing, Peel developed the above statement, in what is still taught today in law enforcement leadership training as one of the “nine principles of law enforcement.”

Fast forward to 2023, and public perception of officers’ actions has come under scrutiny in the wake of several interactions between police and public, whether it be a routine traffic stop or a physical altercation resulting in the death of a suspect or officer.

Most recently, in the case of Tyre Nichols, a young black man was brutally and fatally beaten at the hands of five black Memphis police officers in January 2023. The episode was recorded by a streetmounted surveillance camera and on the officers’ own body-worn cameras (BWC). The Nichols case is the latest to continue fanning the outrage of a national debate over law enforcement officers’ use of force.

While the Nichols murder is still an ongoing investigation, BWC video released to the public clearly shows the five, now fired and criminally charged officers, in their overt actions and inaction. Those officers are being held accountable because of modern technology that Peel could never have dreamed of, in what can best be truncated to a single descriptor: “transparency.”

The Key West Police Department and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office have long been

proponents of the BWC’s ability to enhance public transparency, efficiently address citizen complaints by corroborating the facts of a police/citizen encounter and identify training opportunities to improve law enforcement services.

The Key West Police Department recently stepped up its game with regard to officer accountability and service to the community. The department has invested $1.5 million in a new BWC platform that nearly eliminates the chance for human error and effectively allows an officer to concentrate on critical situations instead of having to manually fumble around to activate their camera — yet another piece of equipment on an already cumbersome uniform laden with accessories.

Key West Police Sgt. Joseph Stockon, in charge of Internal Affairs and Professional Standards among other duties, spearheaded the upgrade that so far has been rolled out to 80% of the department, including road patrol officers and detectives.

COVID relief funds earmarked for law enforcement paid for the upgrade.

“The package included 103 BWCs, 103 Tasers, 20 in-car camera systems with front and rear recording capabilities and two state-of-the art interview rooms with audio/video capabilities,” Stockton said.

Training in the nuances of such an upgrade is essential and the purchase of the new platform includes the certification of five in-house master instructors and five instructors to bring officers up to speed with this latest advancement.

Among seasoned law enforcement officers, old habits can die hard, but in the case of this new and innovative technology, “buyin” has been successful, Stockton said.

“It’s been a pretty smooth transition in going to this different platform. Every officer goes through eight hours of in-person training to become familiar with transition drills, the nomenclature and the individual characteristics of the device,” he said.

While an officer can still manually activate their BWC, the “transition drills” to which Stockton refers involve an officer drawing their new model Taser or their gun.

All the new Tasers and each officer’s gun holster are now equipped with a dedicated sensor that automatically activates the officer’s BWC when either weapon is drawn.

Moreover, and most impressively, at the same time, any BWC or in-car video system within a 35- to 50-foot radius is also activated at the same time, preserving valuable evidence about police and civilian conduct during an incident. In short, depending on the number of officers on a particular scene, multiple angles of the encounter will be recorded for eventual evaluation and evidence purposes.

In addition, some command officers up to and including Key West Police Chief Sean Brandenburg, will have the ability to patch into an ongoing situation, if needed, in real time during critical incidents.

“This new platform also syncs all camera footage in real time,” Brandenburg said. “Officers used to have to come into the station and wait for their footage to download, which was timeconsuming and frustrating. Now, the patrol cars are equipped with their own mobile hotspot routers. It’s become much more effective and efficient, and the officers don’t have to think about turning on their cameras.”

Although he’s been dead nearly 173 years, Peel would likely have approved of the Key West Police Department capitalizing on these technological advancements to “secure and maintain public respect.”

The Key West Police Department recently upgraded its body-worn and in-car cameras so they’re automatically activated whenever an officer — or one within 50 feet — draws their Taser or gun. TOM WALKER/Keys Weekly

‘KINKY BOOTS’ COMING TO WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE

AWARD - WINNING MUSICAL RUNS FEB. 15 TO MARCH 18

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• In observance of Presidents’ Day, all of our offices will be closed on Monday, February 20

• Taxes paid in February will receive a 1% discount

• 2022 real estate and personal property tax reminder bills for unpaid taxes will be mailed out

• Delinquent local business tax reminder bills will be mailed out

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The Tony Award-winning musical “Kinky Boots” is gearing up for a run at the historic Waterfront Playhouse on Mallory Square. It will preview on Wednesday, Feb. 15, with a grand opening on Thursday, Feb. 16, featuring an after-party in the garden under the stars. Sponsored by Royal Furniture, the after-party is catered by Bagatelle and sponsored by Bill and Renay Regardie. The show will run at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays with one 2 p.m. Saturday matinee on Feb. 25. Tickets are available at 305-2945015 or waterfrontplayhouse.org.

“Kinky Boots” has inspired audiences across the globe, showing everyone they can change the world when they change their minds. It features a Tony- and Grammywinning score by Cyndi Lauper and book by Tony winner Harvey Fierstein.

The local performance is directed by Tom Thayer, with musical direction by Michael Fauss, choreography by Carolyn Cooper and design by Michael Boyer. The costumes are by Maine State Music Festival.

“Kinky Boots” is a reminder to celebrate life triumphantly.

Based on the 2005 British film “Kinky Boots,” written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth and mostly inspired by true events, the musical tells the story of Charlie Price. Having inherited a shoe factory from his father, Charlie forms an unlikely partnership with cabaret performer and drag queen Lola to produce a line of high-heeled boots and save

the business. In the process, Charlie and Lola discover they are not so different after all. The production earned a season-high 13 nominations and six Tony wins, including Best Musical.

Courtney Dease will play Charlie Price. Dease appeared in the national tour of Stephen Schwartz’s “Pippin,” where he traveled the country portraying Lewis as well as tackling the title role of Pippin at select performances. He calls New York City home and has performed in numerous Off-Broadway productions, most recently as Lumiere in Disney’s “Beauty & The Beast.” Throughout his career, he has traveled to almost 40 countries and five continents, performing on cruise lines.

Local favorite Richard Quint will play Lola. Quint has lived in Key West for over a decade and last year performed as August Wilson in “How I Learned What I Learned” with Fringe Theater at the Armory. Brian Robinson, last seen in “Something Rotten!” will play Mr. Price; Talitha McDougall Jones, last seen as Sherrie in “Rock of Ages,” will play Lauren; and Jessica Miano Kruel will play Nicola.

The cast also includes Riley Vogel, Jordan Crawford, Ervin Tumm, Zachary Franchini, Jillian Todd and Carolyn Cooper as the “Angels” with James Harcup, Jim Speake, Jessica Wachs, Ray West, Barbara Mundy, Jack D’Emilio, John Swann and Andrew Theede as factory workers. — Contributed

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IS CASH STILL KING IN THE RESTAURANT BIZ?

OWNERS AND SERVERS COPE WITH INDUSTRY CHANGES

By Mandy Miles and Alex Rickert

We can tap a credit card or our cell phones against an electronic machine. We can slide a plastic card into the black folder restaurant servers present, then sign the slip of paper they bring back to us. Or, we can open that other section of our wallet, extract the appropriate bills and pay for something in cash.

Do people still do that? Pay in cash?

Turns out, yes, plenty of people still use cash, and plenty of service industry workers prefer it, but the rise of digital payment methods has taken a bite out of cash transactions.

“Six in 10 people now say they make ‘only a few’ or no purchases with cash today, nearly double the 32% saying they did so five years ago,” a 2022 Gallup poll revealed.

The increasing use of plastic money — and companies’ promise of “points” for purchases and airline tickets, is taking a slice out of some servers’ tips, depending on a restaurant’s policies.

Some servers, accustomed to having a pocketful of cash at the end of a shift, are now having to wait until the next paycheck to receive tips left by customers on credit cards.

“With so many people using cards these days, some restaurant owners are now putting servers’ credit card tips on their paycheck instead of cashing them out every night,” said Bobby Mongelli, owner of Hogfish Bar & Grill and Roostica Italian restaurant on Stock Island. “Some places don’t keep enough cash on hand to cash out their servers each night.

“I still tip my folks out in cash each night, and have had to make sure we always have enough cash on hand for that,” Mongelli said.

Daily cash from tips has always been one of the draws of the service industry, where adequately tipped workers earn a paltry hourly wage that has long made their weekly or bi-weekly paychecks inconsequential. Those checks have a greater significance when they include at least a week’s worth of credit card tips. It’s delayed gratification for waiters and waitresses unaccustomed to waiting for a paycheck.

Lynn Bell, owner of the Square Grouper restaurants in the Upper and Lower Keys

and My New Joint on Cudjoe Key, said she’ll always ensure that her servers and bartenders are tipped out in cash every night.

“That’s one of the draws of the job, and I’ll never change that, unless the industry forces me to,” she said, adding that she prefers to pay in cash whenever possible, knowing restaurant owners and employees prefer it.

In addition, the escalating fees charged by credit card companies and passed on to consumers have prompted some businesses to charge more for credit card purchases.

to accommodate that,” he said. “There have been a couple times, I’m not going to lie, that we’ve been short, but all we do is say ‘Hey, look, we’re short tonight, but we’ll have the money for you when you come in tomorrow.’”

“These people, that’s how they live,” Maldonado added. “They’re used to walking out with their money. … If you start sitting on the money, then they become suspicious. But you shouldn’t, because that’s their money. That’s kind of how the industry has always done it.”

Maldonado said he eventually could add a credit card surcharge. But he said he’ll “never” take a portion of the credit card fee out of his servers’ tips.

“I just don’t think that’s right,” he said. “I would never even think twice about that.

“When you really get into it and learn about it, (the customers) are saying ‘Yeah, I want to use this card so I can build my points,’ while I’m paying the fees for that. I just think, why should I have to absorb the fees when I do stuff like the veterans discount, the locals discount, and it all adds up at the end of the year.

“Not just the credit card companies, but every vendor and purveyor now adds on the additional fees to anyone who pays with a credit card,” Bell said, adding that she doesn’t withhold the 2% or 3% credit card processing fee from her servers’ tips, even though it is legal to do so in most states.

At her businesses, servers walk out each night with 100% of their credit card and cash tips (minus any agreed-upon tip outs to hosts, busboys or service bartenders).

The same is true in the Middle Keys, where Omar Maldonado is co-owner of the S.S. Wreck and Galley Grill on Grassy Key as well as Marathon’s Coast to Coast Pizza Co. Though he said credit cards account for around 90% of his sales, that hasn’t affected his ability to keep servers – specifically because he prioritizes making sure his smaller staff walks out with cash in their pockets on a nightly basis.

“Maybe in some of the bigger restaurants, keeping that cash on hand every night might be a challenge, but we’re really able

“Using round numbers, if you have a million dollars in credit card transactions and on average you’re paying about 2.7% (in fees), that’s $27,000 you’re paying out of your pocket as a restaurant owner.

“The Keys might still be getting a feel for it, but if you get up into the mainland or places like New York and other parts of the country, it’s more prevalent. It’s like, sure, use your credit card, but you’ve got to pay a fee. Once you get a couple of big guys on, I think other people will follow and it will become the norm.”

Amber Klein is the manager of the Island Fish Co. in Marathon, a bustling waterfront venue serving food from breakfast to late dinners. Even as one of the larger venues in Marathon, Klein said the Island prioritizes the importance of nightly payments for its wait staff.

“We have a deposit and then petty cash. If we don’t have enough cash in our deposit, we take it out of petty cash. We give (the tips) to the servers every day and night,” she said. “The cash comes from us or from their tables that paid in cash. They’re never going home without money.”

GOVERNOR’S BUDGET INCLUDES KEYS FUNDING DESANTIS

SUPPORTS STEWARDSHIP ACT REQUEST

JIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ budget proposal includes millions of dollars for the Florida Keys’ delicate environment, as well as substantial funds for a local college and a housing program.

On Feb. 1, the Republican governor unveiled a $114.8-billion spending plan for the 2023-24 fiscal year, which begins July 1. DeSantis’ budget proposal for the coming year is $4.9 billion more than his spending plan for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The Florida Legislature, which has the final say over the state’s budget, approved a $112.1-billion spending plan in March 2022.

DeSantis’ budget proposal includes one of Monroe County’s top priorities for the legislative session — $20 million for the Florida Keys Stewardship Act. The program enables the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to distribute funds to Keys municipalities and utility agencies for projects that protect valuable water resources and acquire environmentally-sensitive land. Funds support canal restoration and stormwater projects.

With critical Keys programs and projects included in the governor’s budget, legislators say there’s still a long way to go before approval of the funding request.

Monroe County officials are hoping this could be the year that state legislators approve annual funding for the Stewardship Act. Each year, Keys officials and lobbyists fight to get funds included in the budget for the Stewardship Act. Some years have been successful, while others have been lackluster. A bill filed by state Rep. Jim Mooney and state Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez for the upcoming session would put the Keys program on a pedestal and provide recurring funds, like critical Everglades projects get each year through the state’s Land Acquisition Trust Fund. DeSantis’ budget proposes $478.5 million from the trust fund for Everglades restoration.

In addition to funds for the Stewardship Act, the governor’s budget proposes $20 million in nonrecurring funds to construct housing primarily

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BOTANICAL GARDEN & GARDEN CLUB GET $2,500 EACH AT LUNCHEON

to serve moderate-income residents in Monroe County. Funds would come from the State Housing Trust Fund for the State Apartment Incentive Loan program, or SAIL, which provides lowinterest loans on a competitive basis to affordable housing developers each year. Developments in the Florida Keys can use 100 percent of the units for residents with annual household incomes below 120 percent of the state or local median income, whichever is higher.

DeSantis’ budget also includes $7.5 million for the College of the Florida Keys’ operating expenses.

Statewide, the governor proposes a $200-million increase in teacher salaries and $30 million to fund a second round of recruitment bonus payments for law enforcement officers who are new to the profession or relocating from other states. DeSantis is also requesting a base rate hike for correctional officers to $23 per hour.

Permanent sales tax exemptions are also proposed within the governor’s budget for baby and toddler necessities, cribs and strollers and over-the-counter pet medications.

“Florida will fight against federal headwinds by putting forth sound fiscal policies that keep more money in the pockets of Floridians,” DeSantis said.

At its 23rd annual Unsung Heroes luncheon, the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys named two Nonprofit Partners in Paradise. Board chair Will Langley presented the Key West Garden Club and the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden each with a check for $2,500.

“The Community Foundation honors nonprofits Keyswide that use our services to be their best for our island community now and in the future,” said Jennifer McComb, Community Foundation president and CEO.

The Key West Garden Club and the Botanical Garden were the only two organizations countywide that met three criteria:

– They listed at least one opportunity with the Florida Keys Volunteer Center.

– They each had at least one board member participate in the Leadership Success Academy in 2021 or 2022.

– They have a Community Foundation fund established.

Previous Nonprofit Partners in Paradise awardees include the Florida Keys SPCA, in recognition of its successful capital campaign for a new facility, and Habitat for Humanity of Key West and Lower Florida Keys, honored for completing major hurricane repairs and adding more affordable housing following Hurricane Irma.

(Visit keysweekly.com to see the foundation’s Unsung Heroes publication that profiles tireless volunteers from nearly 100 nonprofit organizations throughout the Florida Keys.)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis presents a $114.8-billion spending plan on Feb. 1. GOVERNOR’S OFFICE/Contributed

Key West Garden Club board president Mary Olson, Community Foundation CEO Jennifer McComb, Key West Garden Club Volunteer of the Year Nell Smets, and Community Foundation board chair Will Langley. ROBERTA DePIERO/Contributed

Community Foundation CEO Jennifer McComb, Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden executive director Misha McRae, and Community Foundation board chair Will Langley.

KEY WESTERN FEST A FIRST-YEAR HIT

From “Hi ho, Silver / Away / Giddy Up / Oom poppa mow mow,” to “I thank the band for the money, thank God for you,” and countless other ’90s country hits, the first-ever, five-day Key Western Fest drew thousands to the Coffee Butler Amphitheater Jan. 31-Feb. 4.

Event producer Kyle Carter packed the amphitheater three weekends in a row, first with RokIsland Fest, an ’80s hard rock nostalgia trip, followed by Mile 0 Fest, which featured Red Dirt and Americana music, and ended with Key Western Fest.

The venue was transformed into a festival atmosphere, with tents, lawn seating and dozens of food, booze and merchandise vendors.

Key Western Fest featured performances by The Oak Ridge Boys, Sawyer Brown, Clint Black, Deana Carter, Pam Tillis, Collin Raye, Sammy Kershaw, Suzy Bogguss and many more.

— Mandy Miles

1. The Oak Ridge Boys, from left, Joe Bonsall, Duane Allen, William Lee Golden and Richard Sterban, perform at Key Western Fest on Feb. 2 at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater. LARRY BLACKBURN/ Keys Weekly

2. Country band Sawyer Brown, from left, Bobby Randall, Mark Miller, Gregg ‘Hobie’ Hubbard and Jim Scholten, plus drummer Joe ‘Curly’ Smyth (not pictured) thrill the crowd with favorite ’90s hits.

3. Mark Miller, lead singer for Sawyer Brown, gets the crowd involved during the band’s song, ‘Thank God for You.’

4. ‘Oom papa mow mow.’ Richard Sterban’s trademark deep voice rings through Key Western Fest during the Oak Ridge Boys’ classic ‘Elvira.’

5. Mark Miller and Bobby Randall share the mic during a Sawyer Brown song at Key Western Fest on Feb. 2.

Valentine’sDinnerDay

STARTER CHOICE OF Potato and Leek Creamy Soup

Key West Pink Ceviche

Half Dozen Fresh Water Cold Oysters

Tuna Tartare

Red Endive Leaves

Shor Wedge Salad

ENTREE CHOICE OF Catch Of The Day

Filet Mignon

Lobster Ragout Pappardelle

Grape Tomatoes, Fresh Tarragon

12oz Ribeye

Coconut Seafood Risotto

Semola Flour Gnocchi

DESSERT CHOICE OF Vanilla Creme Brulee

Warm and Cold Tiramisu

Key Lime Pie

$95++ Prix Fixe

OLD TOWN NEW FOLK @THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST

Concert series sponsored by Blue Heaven

Bringing the nation’s best singer-songwriters to Key West for concerts under the stars or in an intimate theater setting!

MISS TESS

TUE FEB 7, 7PM

$50 VIP, $40, $30

Defying genres where jazz, country, blues and old school rock ‘n’ roll meet.

CHICAGO FARMER

TUE FEB 14, 7PM

$50 VIP, $40, $30

A working-class folk musician with small town roots and city streets mentality.

ZOË LEWIS

TUE MAR 7, 7PM

WED MAR 8, 7PM

Vintage jazz and world beat grooves on anything from the piano to the spoons.

South Florida Symphony’s 25th Anniversary Season Celebration continues as Maestra Sebrina Alfonso conducts Brahms’ passionate Double Concerto – featuring emerging duo, violinist Geneva Lewis and cellist Gabriel Martins – along with Sibelius’ majestic FifthSymphony and the spirited overture to Berlioz’s opera Béatrice et Bénédict

Made possible by Nick and Lorie Howley, John and Marilyn Rintamaki and Nell Smets. Sponsored by Artist House, The Perry, Suzanne Moore Group

Gabriel Martins Cello Geneva Lewis Violin

WESLEY HOUSE PRESENTS 41ST FUNDRAISING GALA

Wesley House Family Services will hold a Valentine’s Day gala, with dinner and dancing under the stars on Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Custom House Museum.

The Prime Movers will provide the tunes and Catered Affairs of Key West will prepare the dinner. A silent auction also will offer convenient online bidding.

Regular gala tickets are $100 per person and include a welcome glass of champagne. Guaranteed seating tickets are $175 per person and include a welcome glass of champagne and complimentary wine on the tables. Tickets are available at wesleyhouse.org/ valentinesgala.

This year’s gala has a Baroque theme. (Think the Netflix series “Bridgerton” for inspiration.) Period attire or baroque-inspired ensembles are welcome; however, if you don’t want to dress as if you are attending an 1800s ball for the queen, then cocktail dresses and jackets without ties are perfectly acceptable.

Wesley House is a nationally accredited nonprofit dedicated to promoting and enhancing the safety,

well-being and development of children by educating, supporting and meeting the needs of families. Agency programs include family support and prevention services for troubled families experiencing challenges and discord; full case management services when there is risk of harm to a child; foster and adoptive family recruitment, training and support services when it is necessary to remove a child from his or her family; Healthy Families-Monroe program promoting positive parent-child relationships for expectant and new families; and Inez Martin Child Development Center.

Funds raised during the gala benefit the programs of Wesley House. Some examples include tuition assistance and the hot lunch program for Inez Martin child care center, summer camps, sports equipment, prom dresses, orthodontics and extensive dental procedures, expenses to cover kids who age out of foster care, rent assistance to unify families, clothing, and gas assistance for children in foster care.

— Contributed

IMPROMPTU CONCERTS PRESENTS PIANIST ZOLTÁN FEJÉRVÁRI

SHOW TAKES PLACE FEB. 12 AT ST. PAUL’S CHURCH

The third concert of Key West Impromptu Classical Concerts’ 51st season will feature the pianist Zoltán Fejérvári, known as Impromptu’s 2023 “Rising Star.”

The program will feature works from Johannes Bach, Franz Schubert and Maurice Ravel. The concert takes place Sunday, Feb. 12 at 4 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, 401 Duval St.

The Rising Star concert series is sponsored by the late Lynn Williams to honor the memory of his sister Gail Williams Munder and spotlight the talent of a new generation of classical musicians.

Fejérvári is the winner of the 2017 Concours Musical International de Montréal and recipient of the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship in 2016. He has appeared in recitals throughout the Americas and Europe.

He will also present a seminar to the music students of the Bahama Village Music Program on Saturday, Feb. 11.

Admission is $20 at the door. Students are admitted free.

More information is at keywestimpromptu.org.

— Contributed

SHELF HELP

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

What: “Marley & Me” by John Grogan

Why: Honestly, there is no physical way to hate this book … unless you are a cat person, maybe. Grogan takes you on a wild ride, and not just because of the dog. This book is as much about his and his wife’s lives. And while I am sure someone is groaning, “But it’s supposed to be about the dog,” it all circles back to Marley in the end. Living in South Florida, it is also fun and cool to recognize some of the places. You will cry reading this book, but only a few tears will be from sadness.

Where: This is available as a print book (in English and Spanish) and audiobook on CD from the Monroe County Library system.

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

Recommended by: Haley Kilgour, library assistant, Key Largo branch

Impromptu Concerts presents a performance by Hungarian pianist Zoltán Fejérvári at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15 at St. Paul’s Church in Key West. CONTRIBUTED

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It has been dubbed the “Chinese Balloon Incident” and continues to dominate headlines for more than a week now. And while most Americans believe the gigantic, white balloon that hovered over the United States was designed for spying on our nation, China has scrambled to control the narrative with a mixture of humor, anger and even a rare moment of concession. The question remains, what exactly were the Chinese surveilling? Always here to help, and to perhaps set your minds at ease, the Keys Weekly has consulted with some of the top officials in our nation’s security sectors to determine what the balloon might actually have been up to as it wafted 60,000 feet over our nation. Here are our...

10. They wanted a better look at Sam Smith at the Grammy Awards to prove once and for all that all Americans are devils.

9. World’s largest floating fortune cookie.

8. It was an elaborate distraction in an attempt to keep 80 million American TikTok users from realizing The Red Dragon already has every element of their personal information.

THINGS THE CHINESE ‘WEATHER’ BALLOON WAS ACTUALLY DOING

7. It was auditioning for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

6. The balloon is actually the world’s largest gender-reveal balloon, sponsored by the China National Petroleum Company with generous support from the NBA.

5. Come to find out, the conspiracy theorists were right the entire time. There was no moon … it was just one big balloon all along.

4. The Chinese were experimenting with a new method of commercial air travel — that’s more spacious, timely and offers better service than any Americanowned airline.

3. They wanted a better view of Super Bowl LVII.

2. It was trying to cut in line for Jimmy Buffett tickets at the Key West Theater.

1. It was never intended to spy on Americans and was simply a “weather balloon” — just like Fat Albert in the Keys. (wink, wink)

Feb. 10-26

• Artists in Paradise gallery on Big Pine Key hosts a judged art show, “Waves, Wild & Wings,” that will be on display from Feb. 10-26. Contact artistsinparadise. com.

Friday, Feb. 10

• Sixth annual Carmen’s Crew fundraiser to fight scleroderma in memory of the late Key Wester Carmen Lehmann. From 5 to 8 p.m. at SideBar, 504 Angela St.

Saturday, Feb 11

• Inaugural charity golf tournament for the David Maus Foundation’s Toughest Kids program that benefits kids of fallen soldiers. The tournament will feature appearances and autographs by baseball legends Roger Clemens and Tommy John. Contact paddywhackgolf@gmail. com. Golfing is not necessary and a time will be designated for kids to receive signed baseballs.

Sunday, Feb. 12

• A guided cemetery stroll at the Historic Key West Cemetery. Tours depart at 9:30, 9:50, and 10:10 a.m. Small groups of visitors are escorted to gravesites where interpreters tell the stories of the deceased. Reservations are necessary at 305-3041453 or hfkf@bellsouth.net.

Monday, Feb. 13

• Gingerbread Square Gallery presents artists Todd Bonita and Nyla Witmore. An opening reception takes place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the gallery, 1207 Duval St.

Tuesday, Feb. 14

• Wesley House Family Services 41st annual Valentine’s Gala, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Custom House Museum, 281 Front St. 1800s Baroque period costumes are encouraged, but cocktail attire without ties is acceptable.

Sunday, Feb. 19

• Gunhild Carling, “Sweden’s Queen of Swing,” performs at Key West Theater with members of her family. Carling sings swinging jazz standards, plays 11 instruments, juggles and tap dances. 7 p.m. Visit thekeywesttheater.com.

Monday, Feb. 20

• Congregation B’Nai Zion presents a free movie, “Persian Lessons,” a story of survival inspired by true events. A rabbi’s son from Antwerp, en route to a concentration camp, trades his sandwich for a book of Persian legends and avoids execution by very clever twists and turns. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the movie will start at 7:30 p.m.

• The Friends of the Key West Library’s speaker series presents Bob Kealing, a retired journalist and the author of five non-fiction books at 6 p.m., outdoors in the library’s palm garden, 700 Fleming St. Admission is free, but seats are very limited.

• Arida Wright will sign books and read poems from her new book “Crossing The Threshold: Voice of a Black Woman.” RSVP to 305-766-4922 by Feb. 15. 5-7 p.m. at The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton St.

Sunday, Feb. 26

• Key West Wildlife Center’s It’s for the Birds benefit, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at West Martello Tower, 1100 Atlantic Blvd., Key West. The event at the home of the Key West Garden Club includes food, drinks, live music, a silent auction and a “wine wall.” A two-night stay at Little Palm Island will be raffled, with tickets $50 each. Visit keywestwildlifecenter.com for information and tickets.

Saturday, March 4

• 20th annual Garden Fest at Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden features an exhibition and sale of rare plants, fine arts and crafts. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 5210 College Road, Stock Island. Admission is free.

• Key West Preschool Co-op presents its 33rd annual Spring Fair, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the pre-school, 2610 Flagler Ave. The event features bounce houses, inflatable obstacle courses, a dunk tank, live entertainment, belly dancers, silent auction and a vendor village. (To nominate a notable Key West person for the dunk tank, email KWPCspringfairchair@gmail.com.)

COUNTDOWN TO CONCH BASEBALL

DINNER ON THE DIAMOND CELEBRATES PLAYERS PAST & PRESENT

SPORTS & MORE

THE MOVIES & TOM BRADY

MANDY MILES

mandy@keysweekly.com

Dinner on The Diamond, an annual celebration of Conch baseball and the pride that comes with it, filled Rex Weech Field in Key West on Feb. 4.

More than 300 guests enjoyed dinner along the baselines while hearing from legendary Conch and professional players, including Brooks Carey, Boog Powell and Vic Gallardo.

“Key West High School baseball, there’s nothing else like it, anywhere,” Carey told the crowd. “There’s nothing quite like what you see right here. This place is the straw that stirs the drink in this town, still.”

Todd Swofford, longtime “voice of the Conchs” announcer, shared some of his favorite memories from calling Conch games, both at home and on the road.

During the event, the team retired coach Ralph Henriquez’s No. 17 jersey, and honored four current players — Andris Barroso, Wyatt

Kuhn, Marlin Takovich and Anden Rady — who signed letters of intent to play college baseball.

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Conchs’ first state title team of 1953, the 65th anniversary for the 1958 state team, and the 25th anniversary of the 1998 team.

Go Conchs!

My friend Bill and I headed to the movies the other night to see “80 for Brady.”

As sports — and comedy — fans, we enjoyed it very much.

The movie is very funny, and, as stated in the credits, is based on a true story. I won’t divulge too much of the plot, though it didn’t take long to discern the true-story parts.

The four actresses are unmistakable, at least for anyone over a certain age: Sally Field, Rita Moreno, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. And no matter your age, you’ll be able to name the athlete in the title: Tom Brady, longtime quarterback for the New England Patriots and more recently the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The four women, of course, are veteran actresses and play their parts, whether humorous or dramatic, to perfection.

I doubt the film or its stars will be up for any Oscars, but they all made me laugh and caught me by surprise with their serious sides. Likewise for the former quarterback. Several other athletes played themselves, while actors played several others. Harry Hamlin did well in the humorous part of the story,

Bill and I enjoyed ourselves. As we were leaving the theater, he asked me which woman I enjoyed the most. I couldn’t decide at the time, but I can now. It was Tomlin, whose part called for her to play both comedic and serious roles.

RALPH MORROW

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

ralphmoro1936 @gmail.com

The theme of the movie is four Boston women (80 years old, of course) who are infatuated with Brady (while he was with the New England Patriots). The women are often dressed in Brady’s Patriots jerseys. They decide to go to the Super Bowl, which will be held that year in Houston. They’re short on funds to purchase tickets, but one of the women wins four tickets in a radio giveaway. Of course, there are multiple problems and issues.

THE NEW NFL PRO BOWL that was held over last weekend didn’t do much for me, though I did root for the American Football Conference (AFC), so I must have had some feelings for the conference that includes the Miami Dolphins. The NFC won this year’s Pro Bowl flag football game, which gave that conference the overall title.

For several years, the NFL has been trying to find an alternative to having the all-stars from one conference playing the all-stars from the other conference in a real game that jeopardized players’ health and career longevity. The game had become a watered-down, soft version of football with players barely touching each other and called it tackling. So the NFL reinvented the Pro Bowl.

“The players on the winning team in the 2023 Pro Bowl received $84,000 for their efforts, per Mark Ross of Athlon Sports. That marks the highest Pro Bowl winner’s share in NFL history and is more than the loser of the Super Bowl will make in game checks ($82,000 per player). Meanwhile, the losers’ Pro Bowl share is also as lucrative as it has ever been and was worth $42,000 per player,” according to sportingnews.com,

ON FEB. 2, outstanding basketball player Kyrie Irving announced he wanted to be traded, as Brooklyn wouldn’t give him a long-term contract. It didn’t take long. On Feb. 5, the highly talented — but low on loyalty — player was traded to Dallas along with several players going both ways.

Until next week…

Surrounded by their teammates, Conch baseball players Andris Barroso and Wyatt Kuhn celebrate their college letters of intent at the Feb. 4 Dinner on the Diamond. CONTRIBUTED

Conch baseball coach Ralph Henriquez congratulates Marlin Takovich and Anden Rady on their letters of intent to play college baseball at this year’s Dinner on the Diamond. CONTRIBUTED

Paramount Pictures’ ‘80 for Brady’ stars Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Morena and Sally Field. BROADWAY WORLD/Wikipedia

THE SCOREBOARD

ABRIANNA MARSHALL

THIS WEEK IN KEYS SPORTS

Marathon head coach Andra

Marathon senior Abrianna Marshall has been an integral part of the Lady Fins’ basketball team since middle school, and her long reign of success is no accident. Marshall works year-round honing her hoop skills on her own, with the Dolphins and on travel teams. This season, Marshall averaged 15.2 points, 8 rebounds and 3.3 steals per game, making her a threat on both offense and defense.

Head coach Andra Garvey described her as “a great leader,” adding, “She takes initiative, she is a motivator, and she has a passion for the game.”

That leadership and motivation helped elevate the Fins to a winning record, a district semifinal appearance and county bragging rights with wins against both Coral Shores and Key West this year. For her solid skills, exceptional work ethic and oncourt leadership, Marathon’s Abrianna Marshall is this week’s Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.

“She can score on any team that she faces and won’t back down from any opponent. She has a will to win.”

–

Garvey

Marathon senior Abrianna Marshall. BARRY GAUKEL/ Keys Weekly

By: Tracy and Sean McDonald

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Marathon coaches Jessie Schubert, left, and Michelle James, right, with the Dolphins’ six medalists from the Feb. 4 FHSAA 1A Region 4 Championships. From left: Sierra Earnhardt and Nicole Merryman with state qualifiers Allie Brabenec, Ella Dunn, Mikkel Ross and Justice Lee. AMANDA LEE/Contributed

KEYS LIFTERS STATES-BOUND

Eight athletes advance to state championship on Feb. 18

Keys schools represented Monroe County in style on Feb. 4 at their respective regional championship meets. Multiple lifters qualified for the state competition, with several bringing home some hardware.

Marathon and Coral Shores spent the day in Lemon Bay at the FHSAA 1A regional competition, where Marathon finished in fourth place in the traditional event and fifth in Olympic style lifts.

Coral Shores came in eighth and ninth in the same categories. Key West’s trip was a little closer as they traveled to the 2A championships at Archbishop McCarthy High School, where the Conchs placed seventh in traditional scoring.

Multiple athletes won the chance to compete for a state championship by lifting enough weight to qualify for at-large spots in their weight classes.

Marathon’s Allie Brabenec won second-place medals in both the

Olympic and traditional styles in the 110-pound weight class and will travel to Polk County on Feb. 18 to represent the Dolphins. Brabenec is ranked in the top 10 for both events and has a strong chance to bring a state medal back to Marathon.

Teammate Mikkel Ross won a second-place medal in Olympic events in the 129-pound class. Joining them will be Ella Dunn (101) and Justice Lee (169). All four Fins earned spots to compete in both styles of lifts. Like Brabenec, Lee is ranked in the top 10 in Olympic lifts and stands a very good chance to medal at states.

Coral Shores’ Lily Hitchcock. CONTRIBUTED

MHS’ Justice Lee won third place in the 169-pound class for Olympic style lifts. Lee also medaled in traditional lifts. AMANDA LEE/ Contributed Key West’s Valerie Thene with her third-place medal. Thene qualified for the FHSAA 2A State Championships in Polk City. ELLA HALL/Keys Weekly

Coral Shores had two athletes advance to the state event. Valentina Rizzo (101) will compete in the Olympic events where she is ranked in the top 10. She will have some company with Lily Hitchcock (139) qualifying in traditional lifts and Vanessa Gabriel (unlimited) in Olympic lifts.

Key West’s Valerie Thene (119) brought a third-place regional medal home to the southernmost school. Thene will represent Key West in both events and is ranked in the top 10 in Olympic lifting, giving the Conchs hope for earning a state medal.

By: Tracy and Sean McDonald

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TAUGHT BY THOMPSON

Keys kids participate in football clinic with NFL players, local legends

NFL tight end and camp director Colin Thompson addresses camp staff before the first set of drills on Feb. 4.

Youth in Key West and the Lower Keys enjoyed a preseason football camp on Feb. 4 at Truman Waterfront Park. NFL free agent and former Carolina Panthers tight end Colin Thompson headed the clinic, which was offered free of charge to Keys kids interested in improving their football skills. Thompson was joined by fellow NFL tight ends Ian Thomas and Stephen Sullivan, linebacker Brandon Chubb and Carolina Panthers offensive assistant coach Jody Owens. Joining the Panthers’ crew were Key West’s own Mekhi Sargent, running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and fellow former Key West football standouts Alvin Howard, Dorian Cannon, Zach Hughes and Carson Hughes.

The day campers participated in a variety of drills and stations, focusing on perfecting techniques in blocking, running, evasive moves, catching and other nuances of the game.

Thompson’s family has vacationed in the Keys for years and now runs several businesses in Key West. He said his family has felt so welcome that he offered the camp to give back to a community that he has grown to love.

OFF TO THE COLLEGIATE LEVEL

3 Hurricanes sign letters to continue football & swimming careers

Above: Coral Shores swimmer Corley Smith announces her intent to continue her swimming career at ClaremontMudd-Scripps College in California. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly

Top right: Coral Shores standout defensive tackle Xayver Arrington dons a U.S. Naval Academy hat after announcing that he signed a letter of intent to continue his football career.

Bottom right: Coral Shores offensive tackle John Holly, left, announces his letter of intent to attend Holmes Community College in Goodman, Mississippi during National Signing Day.

Three Coral Shores senior standout athletes are taking their talents to the collegiate level. With family, friends, coaches and high school students in attendance, swimming sensation Corley Smith, defensive tackle Xayver Arrington and offensive tackle John Holly signed their names to national letters of intent and donned school attire to show where they’ll be playing at National Signing Day on Feb. 2. Smith is a distance specialist who represented the ’Canes at states in the 200 and 500 freestyle individual events, as well as swimming a leg on the Coral Shores 200 freestyle relay team. She’s also the reigning champ of the 8-mile Swim to Alligator Lighthouse. She’ll attend Claremont-Mudd-Scripps College in California in the fall. Dubbed the Iron Man of the ’Canes, Holly’s ability to pull and run for downfield blocks enabled the Coral Shores offense to be successful. The 6-foot-5-inch 285-pound senior tackle anchored the Coral Shores offensive line. Holly will play at Holmes Community College in Mississippi.

Arrington is a recognizable force the moment he steps onto the field. His incredible stats speak for themselves: Arrington, who’s set to play at the U.S. Naval Academy, amassed 64 tackles, 23 of them for a loss, plus 19 assists, 19.5 sacks, one touchdown, one fumble recovery, 28 pressures, two forced fumbles, two pass breakups, three blocked punts and two blocked PATs.

— Keys Weekly staff report

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VALENTINE’S DAY

Romantic, scrumptious, delightful

APPETIZERS

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ENTRÉES

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grilled beef tenderloin, wild mushroom demi-glace, lobster tail, drawn butter truffle mash potato, grilled asparagus, baby carrots | $75

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Regular dinner menu is also available on Valentine's Day.

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CELEBRATING LIVES LIVED AND LOST

CROOKS SECOND LINE PARADE STRUTS UP DUVAL STREET

The 8th annual Crooks Second Line procession celebrates lives lived and lost with a musical parade up Duval Street on Feb. 5. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

The 8th annual Crooks Second Line parade returned to Key West on Feb. 5 with a march up Duval Street from the Hog’s Breath Saloon and ended with a musical party at the Green Parrot Bar. Benefitting the Bahama Village Music Program, the event, which returned after a two-year COVID hiatus, celebrates the lives of those we have loved and lost. It started in Key West in 2015 after the island lost world-class drummer Richard Crooks.

The traditional New Orleans second line send-off became an annual event in 2016.

Participants dance and march along the route, often carrying large placards with photos of loved ones.

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DESCENDANTS COME TO KEY WEST

LITTLE WHITE HOUSE HOSTS SEVERAL EVENTS

The Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation, in partnership with the Society of Presidential Descendants, presents a series of special events in celebration of Presidents’ Day Weekend, Feb. 18-20.

The centerpiece of the program is a forum on Saturday, Feb. 18, featuring a collection of presidential descendants who will discuss aspects of “American Bipartisanship: Working Across the Aisle.” The moderator is Kurt Graham, director of the federally operated Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri.

On Sunday, Feb. 19 and Monday, Feb. 20, Clifton Truman Daniel, grandson of Harry S. Truman, will take the stage in a live performance of the long-running stage production, “Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!” Daniel is the first direct descendant to portray a presidential ancestor in a production of this kind.

All events take place on the grounds of the historic Harry S. Truman Little White House, 111 Front St., Key West,, where Truman spent 11 working vacations during his 1945-1953 presidency.

Other weekend offerings include guided tours of the Little White House, self-guided botanical lawn tours, ancillary cocktail parties, and a Monday BBQ on the Little White House lawn.

More information is at trumanlittlewhitehouse. org/foundation/events or via email to Rachel.Katzenberger@kwtrumanfoundation.org.

— Contributed

WHAT LIES BENEATH

PISCES

CHRIS McNULTY

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

We are fresh off a high energy and theatrical full moon in Leo that was in a tight aspect to Uranus, which infused the lunar event with surprises and feelings of freedom. Underneath the rays of this full moon that perfected last Sunday, our island was treated to the annual onesie pub crawl that encouraged bands of roving cartoons and animals to frolic through downtown, and Jimmy Buffett played two surprise shows at the Key West Theater. Even for Key West, it was a high-octane weekend. This week, the main astrological event is a conjunction of Mercury and Pluto that perfects on Friday. When the fastest planet and the slowest planet are seen together in the sky, you can expect to uncover what is hidden, to discuss what is taboo, to engage dark thoughts, and to transform mindsets. Let your mind dip into the underworld this week and explore what lies beneath

Here are your horoscopes for the Mercury-Pluto conjunction. Read for your rising and sun signs.

AQUARIUS

Jan. 20 - Feb. 18

You are a fiercely independent badass, Aquarius, and you do not need me to tell you that. But here I am, putting it in black-and-white for your own reflection. Solitude is a source of power for you, and you have been developing this for many years now. Now is an ideal time to think about your intense self-reliance - the good, the bad and the ugly of it. Take some time for mediation or tell yourself some dirty jokes.

Feb. 19 - March 20

You have some really powerful hopes and dreams and a network of support that can help you achieve them. While your ambitions are not always articulated, it is an ideal time to get clear on where your intuition has been guiding you and who is aiding your quest. Who supports you without being conspicuous? Who has been there the whole time without making a big show of it? Turn your mind to the hidden heroes in your life and let it all click.

ARIES

March 21 - April 19

How’s work? What we choose to do with our energy in the public square can be an intense decision because, like it or not, it is a part of who we are. Now is a time to think about the aspects of your career that rumble below the ground. Are you empowered in your work? Are you doing work that is beneficial to you, to others, to the world? Comedically commiserate with your coworkers right now because there are deep truths hidden in the humor.

Taurus

April 20 - May 20

We all have some sort of belief system, some way we frame our experiences so everything fits together – scientific, religious, spiritual, economic, legal, antagonistic, etc. Most of the time we don’t think about our underlying belief framework, we just let it operate in the background. Right now, Taurus, consider your personal philosophy. Does it need some tweaking or is it working for you just fine? Don’t fixate, just check in.

GEMINI

May 21 - June 21

This conjunction is affecting you deeply, Gemini, because your sign ruler Mercury is intimately involved. In particular, how you are invested in others is coming to light. Are you giving more than

you are receiving or are you finding sustainable balance in how you spread your energy around? Expect some truth to be revealed about your stakeholders and take an objective stance when you receive it.

CANCER

June 22 - July 22

Partnership has aspects that are both visible and invisible. There are the conversations we have and the things left unsaid. Under this sky, the invisible parts of your partnership will come to the surface, for better or worse. Take the knowledge you gain in stride and take time to think about it. To be honest, what you learn may feel a bit kinky and can be deeply empowering! Not all secrets are bad.

LEO

July 23 - Aug. 22

Expect a revelation about your current routines, Leo. Maybe your health routine isn’t actually as beneficial as you thought or the cleaning product you’ve been using to mop the floor is ruining the shellac. You might think to yourself, “I’ve been wasting my time!” Don’t worry about time lost, rather find an even deeper lesson here. Find the power in the learning and change your strategy.

VIRGO

Aug. 23 - Sept. 22

As a child of Mercury, this transit is going to pack a punch for you. You’ve been nurturing something - an art project, a new recipe, a romantic sidepiece, a literal child. Whatever it is, it brings you joy, and I expect that you are going to uncover something spectacular. Have deep conversations about the process you’re using to rear this person or project. There is truth to expose.

LIBRA

Sept. 23 - Oct. 23

Family secrets! Mysteries at home! It looks like you can expect a revelation about your home and/

or family. Was great-grandma an aerialist in a traveling circus? Is there a golden relic under the front porch? The epiphany you experience may feel a bit destabilizing, but keep your feet on the ground and take the news in stride. When everything changes, nothing changes.

SCORPIO

Oct. 24 - Nov. 21

This conjunction will be hitting you close to home. You may uncover a secret about a sibling, discover a new haunt in your neighborhood, or explore a new method of communicating with those around you. In my professional opinion, however, the highest expression of this transit is to dig deep and enter into a different flow. When you flap your wings, you create tornadoes in Kansas, but maybe you’re actually a hummingbird instead of a butterfly.

SAGITTARIUS

Nov. 22 - Dec. 21

You are going to find buried treasure! Just kidding, I don’t roll with those kinds of predictions. However, you are going to uncover some new values; whether the value you find is ethical or gold is beside the point. Something hidden is about to enrich your life, and the question for you is, “Now what do I do with this?” Don’t jump to conclusions, but ponder your best course forward.

CAPRICORN

Dec. 22 - Jan. 19

When you look in the mirror, take a minute and do one of those long gazes that film actors do when they’re trying to make a big decision. You know the one. Gaze deeply because you are exploring a new self-image. There’s something ready to emerge from within you, and now is the time to get really articulate about what that something or someone is. Or maybe you’re just getting a new haircut.

THE BENEFITS OF BINGO

SUNDAY GAMES HELP THE KEY WEST AIDS MEMORIAL THIS MONTH

The inimitable Q Mitch Jones calls drag queen bingo on Feb. 5 at 22&Co. Proceeds from each Sunday’s bingo games throughout February benefit the Key West AIDS Memorial. The bingo extravaganza explodes Sundays from 5 to 8 p.m. at 22 & Co., 504 Angela St. (Tutus and costumes are encouraged, but not required.)

LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

Enthusiastic — and often costumed — bingo players pack 22&Co. on Angela Street for drag queen bingo on Sundays.

is a writer, dog mama and author of the awardwinning memoir, “Short Leash.” Her lifelong love of the Keys led her to living local on the rock with her husband and their dog, Ozzy, the Canine Tornado. janicegary.com

PAWS IN PARADISE

ANIMAL ATTRACTION: VALENTINE LOVE STORIES

Puppy love and an overboard cat romance:

The Bachelor

Two weeks before the Weinerpalooza parade, the dog hair was flying at Hank’s Hair of the Dog Saloon, where a bevy of excited canine contestants shed their inhibitions and vied for a chance to wed Key West’s most eligible canine bachelor, Alvin the Dachshund.

Key West’s own version of the reality love match show, “The Bachelor,” was dreamed up by organizer Ben Hennington as a prelude to Weinerpalooza, kicking off “A Month of Wieners” to benefit Luci’s Fund, a nonprofit that donates to Keys organizations supporting animals in need.

This year, the Palooza parade was going to include a spectacular post-parade dog wedding. The groom was Alvin, Ben’s beloved dachshund. The betrothed would be one of the suitors Alvin chose at Hank’s.

Ten dogs paid $10 to speed date, sniff and impress, but Key West’s “King of the Dachshunds,” decked out in his crown and cape, made it clear that none of them made the grade.

“He’s usually a sweet boy,” Ben said. “But he hated every one of the contestants.”

It threw everything off. The wedding was planned and ready to go — the venue, the catering, the champagne, even the pre-nup written by Alvin’s attorney. Ben had to think like a real reality show producer and change the script — quickly. He reached out to the owner of Henry, a min-pin that Alvin adored. “If my dog proposed,” he asked, “would Henry marry Alvin?”

The answer was “Yes.”

Two weeks later, after the last Wienerpalooza brigade marched down the street, 14-year-old Alvin and 12-year-old Henry were married in a ceremony put together by the firm Simply Weddings. Champagne toasts for humans and biscuit treats for dog attendees followed. And unlike the pairings on other “reality” love shows, this one worked.

“It was truly a happy ending,” Hennington says. “Alvin and Henry are like an old married couple. They tolerate each other.”

The Overboard Romeo

If you’ve ever rambled onto D Dock at City Marina, you’ve probably run into Captain Boo, a black

and white Maine coon cat who commandeers the space in front of his houseboat, the HB Aria.

Boo generally doesn’t give a s--t about other cats. But that all changed when a large catamaran named The Runaway Cat arrived last Christmas with a beautiful calico girl onboard.

Boo fell hard for the cat on the catamaran. Day after day, he began hanging out around her slip in the hope Miss Kitty would take the bait and slip out to meet him.

What he didn’t know was that the crew of the Runaway Cat had encircled the boat with chicken wire to keep the cat from running away. When he realized the calico was cloistered, Boo decided to take matters into his own paws.

One night, he waited until dark and leapt onto the Runaway Cat. Everyone on D dock heard the loud splash as Boo slipped off the side and fell into the drink. Fortunately, Maine coons are good swimmers. The Captain made it back to his boat where his folks, Bobbie Meck and Gary Ek, plucked him out of the sea. When Bobbie sprinkled him down to wash off the salt, his howls echoed throughout the marina.

This season, the calico and the catamaran returned to D dock. Boo appeared content to sit on the walkway and watch his love from afar. Then, just the other night, around 4 a.m., Boo tried again. Again, he fell overboard. No one knows if he’ll attempt it again.

Love is like that for a cat. Completely unreasonable.

Man Marries his Dog

“At first, she didn’t seem like much,” Chris Capp tells me. “She had strange light gray eyes, kind of ominous looking. I had no idea when I first saw her that she was a big love muffin.”

Chris was a volunteer at the Ocean County, New Jersey animal shelter when the staff asked if he would start walking the abandoned white pit bull. At one point, they had him slap on an “Adopt Me” vest and asked him to walk her to the local Pet Supermarket.

He did it once. Then he began putting her in his truck and taking her home to his yard, where she could run and exercise.

“The shelter told me I couldn’t do that,” so he said, “Fine. I’ll adopt her.”

By that time, he had realized Daisy was an extraordinary dog — intelligent, obedient and very affectionate. Their bond just continued to grow.

When he took Daisy to meet his 80-year-old mom, she fell in love with her, too, even taking her to work with her. Daisy became part of the family. Part of Capp’s life.

After she had been with him about a year, he decided to marry her.

“She had given me so much, provided love so unconditionally that I wanted to do something for her. This dog that had been abandoned and abused. I wanted to formalize my commitment to her.”

It was a small, simple ceremony. The groom wore his Ducati motorcycle jacket, the bride a pink collar. Vows were exchanged. The Bride and Groom kissed. They remained together until Daisy’s death.

After Daisy came Sarah and Hank and Jellybean, all pitties like Daisy. He loves them all, but still misses Daisy. “She was, and still is,” he says, “the love of my life.”

It sounds crazy, but when Chris Capp explains it, it’s completely understandable. After all, who hasn’t thought how great it would be if our human mate could be like our special dog? Lovable.

Trainable. Unconditionally accepting and adoring.

I only had three questions after hearing this moving love story.

Did he propose? “I didn’t have to,” he said.

Did she accept? “Yes.”

Were there treats involved? He laughs. “Absolutely.”

JANICE GARY

Harry and Alvin, the min-pin and the wiener dog, at their doggie nuptials.

Capt.Boo, the lovestruck Maine coon on D Dock in Key West. JANICE GARY/Keys Weekly

... 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.

NOTHING COMPARES 2 WOODPECKERS S

unday morning I was drinking coffee on my back porch when I heard it: the manic, cartoon villain call of a red-bellied woodpecker. He was up there behind all the green somewhere, his zygodactyl toes – toes that reach both forward and backward – casually gripping the bark as he worked his way around one of the branches. Intermittently I could hear the thock, thock, thock of him smashing his face into the tree as he dug for bugs and grubs and other one-syllable forms of protein.

I wondered what I often wonder when around a woodpecker – how many times does he have to smash his face into a tree to live his best life? Is it hard? Is it monotonous? Is there a sense of reward and accomplishment in the act beyond the caloric? Does he ever wake up and say to himself, “Man, I don’t know if I can smash my face into a tree all day again today”?

I get exhausted just thinking about it. I mean, if I smash my face into a tree just once I’m done for the day.

Later in the day I picked up a slim volume from the library that my wife had left on the coffee table – a Nick Hornby book entitled “Dickens and Prince: A Particular Kind of Genius.”

At first, it seemed an odd pairing of subjects – Charles Dickens, the Victorian novelist, and Prince, the 20th century multi-instrumental mononymous musician. I worried that it was juxtaposition for juxtapositions sake, but Hornby made a pretty good case for why you could link them as subjects.

Both grew up poor and spent part of their teens borderline homeless. Both were self taught. Both were some of the biggest stars in their field during their lifetimes. Both had a lot of messy romantic entanglements. Both felt they got the short end of the symbiotic stick in the way their industries profited off of them. Both hit it big when they were 24. Both died when they were 58.

At 159 pages, it is a fun and fast read and, like most of what Hornby writes, sneakily poignant. It is somewhat ironic the book is so short, considering it’s mostly concerned with the sheer volume of significant work that both artists produced.

Dickens published 14 novels and at least 35 novellas during his lifetime – among them A Tale of Two Cities, David Copperfield, Great Expectations, and Bleak House – totaling something around 4 million words. Nearly all his novels are still in print. He also wrote a good bit of journalism. Plus thousands of letters. And he edited a number of different magazines.

(Fun fact with a local connection: Household Words, the journal that William Hackley often mentioned reading in his 19th century diaries that are housed in our library, was edited by Dickens.)

Prince released between 27 and 55 albums during his lifetime, depending on what you consider to be a Prince album – among them 1999, Purple Rain, Sign ‘ ’ the Times, Lovesexy, the Batman soundtrack. He also wrote most of the music for the bands he produced (Vanity 6, Apollonia 6, The Time). Plus songs he wrote and gave to other musicians (Sinead O’Connor, The Bangles, Sheila E). Plus the estimated 5,000 to 8,000 (!) songs he recorded and did not release — enough, as Hornby put it, to put out “a ten-song album every six months for the next three or four hundred years.” When the boxed set of Sign ‘ ’ the Times came out, it came with an additional 63 tracks that didn’t make the original double album.

As someone who struggles to crank out a 900-word column every week, I’m amazed at how the work just flowed from both of them. I also found it somewhat overwhelming. Trying to understand how they could produce as much as they did is almost as exhausting as trying to figure out what it’s like for a woodpecker to smash his face into a tree all day.

Woodpeckers are, of course, purpose built, or at least purpose evolved, for their lives.

A red-bellied woodpecker pecks at the trunk of a tree at roughly 15 mph. They get away with doing it all day largely due to a number of adaptations. While their upper mandible

is fused to their skull, it is connected by a somewhat spongey segment of bone, thus absorbing some of the impact. And their lower mandible is slightly longer, hitting the tree first, and absorbing even more of the impact through the moveable half of their bill. And their brains are oriented to take frontal impact, unlike humans, which are designed to take vertical impact, such as running or jumping. Also, as David Sibley points out, woodpeckers’ brains “don’t weigh very much.”

Woodpeckers don’t just dumbly smack their heads into trees. Sometimes they do it as loudly as possible to attract a mate. (This is why they are big fans of amplifiers such as hollow trees and aluminum siding.) Sometimes they do it to excavate a cavity for a nest. But on a dayto-day basis, they mostly do it to feed.

When feeding, the banging is largely done to work with their other weird adaptation –their tongue, which is usually about three times the length of their bill, so long that most woodpecker tongues, when retracted, wrap around the back of their skull and their eyeball. The red-belly’s tongue also has a barb at the end, which is used to rake the bugs and grubs they find out of the holes they peck.

As every tree they scour is different, every acorn or seed they need to crack open is different, who’s to say that their head banging doesn’t have as much nuance as some of the fundamental repetitions of the art world – the stroke of a pen or a typewriter key, the pluck of a guitar string, the bang of a stick on a drum, the arc of a pencil.

Maybe it’s an art we don’t understand yet. Maybe the Prince or the Charles Dickens of the woodpecker world is out there right now, outpacing her peers in ways we can’t even fathom, creating work that would be doubly exhausting if we had the slightest clue how to understand it.

A red-bellied woodpecker feeding on a tree in Key West. MARK HEDDEN/Keys Weekly

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HELP KEEP KEY WEST CLEAN IN 2023

JOIN A 1- HOUR CLEANUP EVERY FRIDAY MORNING

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FIND A FRIEND AT THE FLORIDA KEYS SPCA

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

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

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

The Ploggers had another impressive turnout of volunteers for the fifth week in a row. This week, 38 volunteers met at Nelson English Park in Bahama Village. In one hour they collected 193 pounds of trash, 11 pounds of recycling and 2 gallons of cigarette butts. CONTRIBUTED

trash cans or Dumpsters, and making sure the lids on Dumpsters are closed, will keep a lot of trash from blowing into the streets. Call Waste Management at 305-296-8297 for any furniture items left on the city right of way.

Special thanks to the Key West Business Guild for hosting the event and providing the volunteers with coffee, water and Goldman’s goodies for breakfast.

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

Gloves, pickers, buckets, vests, hand sanitizer and a parking pass are provided to all volunteers.

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

The city of Key West and its residents ask everyone to do their part to help keep Key West beautiful. With simple steps like making sure you bag your trash before putting it in your Waste Management

Please pick up around your home or apartment complex. Every piece of trash picked up is one less that may end up in the ocean that surrounds and sustains our island community. It is not just the large items you can see easily when you are walking, but the smaller items such as bottle caps and cigarette butts that are collected by the volunteers that make the biggest difference.

It takes committed community involvement to Keep Key West Beautiful and we are making progress with every cleanup event and every spot that’s adopted. Call Dorian Patton at 305-809-3782 to find out how your business, nonprofit or club can help.

— Contributed

Join an upcoming Friday morning cleanup from 8 to 9 a.m.

Feb. 10: College Road and U.S. 1 (Meet in the parking lot at the first entrance to the Botanical Garden)

Feb. 17: North Roosevelt at the VFW (Meet in the VFW parking lot.)

Feb. 24: Eaton & Whitehead streets (Meet in the parking lot of First Horizon Bank.)

Mango is a 6-year-old male. He’s shy and timid, but full of love once he trusts you. He needs a patient home full of affection.

Ashe is an adult female rabbit. She can be slow to show her sweet self at first, but loves getting petted and with time and trust, could be the perfect bun.

Ziva is a 1-year-old female American pit bull terrier. She’s friendly, but cautious of new situations. She will need a family willing to gain her trust and move at her speed.

Cheddar is a 3½-year-old male Guinea pig. He loves his greens for treats, squeaking for attention and enjoying the company of his pig friends.

Taos is a 6-year-old male Turkish/ Angora mix. He loves treats and will thrive in a stable home where he can relax and feel secure.

RAMS HEAD PRESENTS JIMMY BUFFETT & THE CORAL REEFER BAND

SONGWRITER RETURNS FOR 4 SHOWS IN KEY WEST

He’s been spotted at the Hogfish Bar & Grill and all over Key West, meeting fans and occasionally trying to lay low in the town that knows all his songs by heart.

Jimmy Buffett has been back in Key West all week, meeting fans and playing two impromptu shows at the Key West Theater, thanks to Rams Head Presents, which also helped arrange Buffett’s two sold-out shows at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater Feb. 9 and 11.

“We announced the shows at Key West Theater at 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, with tickets going on sale in person at the box office at noon that day,” said Bree Gangi, executive director of THe Key West Theater.

The intimate theater shows were Feb. 4 and 6. Rams Head Presents purposely kept ticket prices affordable and limited customers to two tickets to just one show.

“The audience reaction was pure magic. The set lists were different both nights and there was a special buzz in the air,” Gangi said. “Next up, two huge nights at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater on Feb. 9 and 11.”

In his own song lyrics from, “I Heard I Was In Town,” Buffett sings, “Came to see friends / Walk old streets again / Grab a bite and beer by the sea It caught my attention / The old town has grown / That’s why I came alone / But I’ve been treated well / I raised all kinds of hell / When a full tank was only a fin / Ain’t it quite funny how things turn around / I heard I was in town.” And this time, he is in town.

1. The Hogfish Bar & Grill welcomes Buffett back to Stock Island, and posted this pic on Facebook.

2. Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band at Key West Theater. OLIVIA NEWBOLD/Key West Theater

3. One tiny fan enjoys the show at Key West Theater. OLIVIA NEWBOLD/Key West Theater

4. Key Wester Michael Blades snapped this pic at Key West Theater and posted it on Facebook. MICHAEL

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February 9 & 16, 2023

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO.: 23-CP-03-M DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS

IN RE: ESTATE OF DONALD G. ARNESON

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Donald G. Arneson, deceased, whose date of death was December 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: February 9, 2023.

Personal Representative:

Dayna M. Arneson

50 Holt Ridge Rd. Bigfork, Montana 59911

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: February 9 & 16, 2023

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO.: 23-CP-06-P

DIVISION: UPPER KEYS

IN RE: ESTATE OF HOWARD W. ADAMS III

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Howard W. Adams III, deceased, whose date of death was October 22, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88870 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 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: February 9, 2023.

Personal Representative:

David P. Adams

5501 Sweet Air Road

Baldwin, Maryland 21013

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:

February 9 & 16, 2023

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO.: 23-CP-01-K DIVSION: LOWER KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF A. LYNN WILLIAMS A/K/A ALBERT LYNN WILLIAMS

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of A. Lynn Williams, deceased, whose date of death was December 11, 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: February 2, 2023.

Personal Representative:

Beau-Caprice Williams Vetch 662 Cline Road Randle, Washington 98377

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: February 2 & 9, 2023

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MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 23-DR-31-K

DIVISION: FAMILY

IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: TERRY LEE HASHLEY, Petitioner, and, PAULA NICOLE HASHLEY, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT)

TO: PAULA NICOLE HASHLEY

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 31127

AVENUE F, BIG PINE KEY, FL 33043

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on TERRY LEE HASHLEY, whose address is 31127 AVENUE F, BIG PINE KEY, FL 33043 on or before February 27, 2023, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: NONE

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

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

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

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

Dated: January 17, 2023

Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida

By: Riza Hall

Deputy Clerk

Publish:

January 26, February 2, 9 & 16, 2023

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA

IN ADMIRALITY CASE NO. 23-10002-CIV-MOORE

IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPLAINT OF SBY KEY WEST, LLC, AS OWNER OF A 2015 23’ HURRICANE FUN DECK 226 MOTOR VESSEL, BEARING HULL INDENTIFICATION NUMBER GDY29341B515, FOR EXONERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.

NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS OF COMPLAINT FOR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY (“MONITION”)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Rule F of the Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the United States District Court for the Southern District Local Rule F(1) that the Petitioner, SBY KEY WEST, LLC d/b/a SPENCER’S BOAT YARD, as Owner of the 2015 23’ Hurricane Fun Deck 226 motor vessel, bearing hull identification number GDY29341B515 (the “Vessel”) have caused to be filed a Complaint for Limitation of Liability, pursuant to 46 U.S.C. Section 30501 et seq., for all claims against them or the aforementioned vessel which arose on or about July 15, 2022, on the navigable waterways of Monroe County, Florida as otherwise described in the Complaint (D.E. 1). All persons having claims against Petitioners or the Subject Vessel regarding the events described above must file them, as provided in Supplemental Rule F, with the United States

District Court Clerk’s Office, 400 North Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33128 and serve a copy upon the attorneys for the Petitioner, Alexander Koffler, Esq., Fertig & Gramling, 200 S.E. 13th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316, on or before March 13, 2023 or be defaulted. Personal attendance is not required.

Any claimant desiring to contest the claims of the Petitioner must file an Answer to the Complaint, as required by Supplemental Rule F and mail a copy to Petitioner’s attorneys by the same deadline above.

DATED this 20th day of January, 2023.

BY: J Adams

Deputy Clerk Angela E. Noble CLERK OF COURT

United States District Court

Southern District of Florida

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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

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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

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

By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk

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January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023

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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 2023-04

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:

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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:

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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 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

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

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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 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

LEGAL NOTICES

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

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 OR542-

1050 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:

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 OR2862-

1933/34 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

LEGAL NOTICES

The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2023-16

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

LEGAL NOTICES

2023-18

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: 2020/573

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:

LEGAL NOTICES

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

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

LEGAL NOTICES

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

LEGAL NOTICES

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

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 2023-25

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

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

BOATS FOR SALE

THREE (3) BOATS FOR FREE in Marathon: Regal 35', and two Bayliners 25'. FOR SALE: Pontoon 25' for $500.00 305-610-8002

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

EMPLOYMENT

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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

By: Aneta Jodkowska,

Deputy Clerk

Publish:

January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

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 OR19612316/18 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

January 19 & 26, February 2 & 9, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

2023-19

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 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 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:

2020/419

Alt Key No: 1118575

Date of Issuance: June 1, 2020 RE: 00101370-000000

Description of Property: 2/11

OR442-609/11

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 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

be

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

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

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

The Weekly Newspapers

AUTOS WANTED

ALL YEARS!

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

AUTOS FOR SALE

2003 Mustang GT

Convertible, Manual 5 Speed, Metallic Grey, 40,000 miles, Great Cond. $16,500

Located in Marathon: Call 305-481-3067

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

Paver Dave Now Hiring Bobcat operators in the Lower Keys. Drivers license and transportation required. Please call 305-741-7688

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.

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

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, Utilities Maintenance, and Right of Way Technician. Full Benefits. EOE Please see City website for details www.ci.marathon.fl.us

Place your EMPLOYMENT ad here for $25. 00 /week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today!

BOAT SLIP FOR RENT

EMPLOYMENT RV FOR SALE

The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring the following positions: HCV Specialist, Administrative Assistant, 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.

Immediate openings for experienced plumbers and helpers (with or without experience - we will train the right person). Must have a valid driver's license & clean driving record. Please apply in person at 10700 5th Avenue Gulf, Marathon or email resume to: eerpinc@gmail.com

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

HOBBIES/COLLECT.

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

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

HOUSING FOR RENT

Available for 1 person. 2 1/2 rooms + 8' X 22' screened porch. All utilities incl. wifi, satellite TV, washer/dryer. 2nd house from ocean. Off-street parking. Private & quiet. MM 96 Key Largo. $1,850/ month F/L/S 305-853-3779

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

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

RV FOR SALE - 2017

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

RV SITE FOR RENT

RV Site for rent in Marathon. Up to 35', private gated property. $1.500/mo + utilities. Dockage available - inquire for price. 305-928-9057

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

YARD SALES

A BIG Treasures & Trash Yard Sale - Rain or Shine - Sat. Feb. 11 from 8am-3pm & Sun. Feb. 12 from 10am-3pm. Sold home - everything must go! 419 Sombrero Beach Road, Marathon

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

JOIN US FOR A CAREER FAIR!

WED, FEB 8 | THURS, FEB 9 FRI, FEB 10 | SAT, FEB 11 10AM - 6PM

KITCHEN Dishwashers Line cooks Prep cooks

SCAN TO APPLY!

ONCE YOU ARE ELIGIBLE YOU CAN RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: Medical | Dental | Vision | Short Term Disability Long Term Disability 401K with Employer Matching | Paid Time Off

73814 Overseas Highway, Islamorada

SUDOKU SOLUTION

16th Judicial Circuit is hiring

CASE MANAGER – FAMILY COURT

The 16th Judicial Circuit is seeking applicants for a full-time Court Program Specialist II (Case Manager–Family Court) in KEY WEST. This position assists judges and magistrates with the timely disposition of cases through case management, case monitoring, and program implementation. The position also serves as the point of contact for the public seeking to represent themselves in Family Court cases. Salary is $38,058.32 annually, plus State of Florida benefit package. See complete job description at www.Keyscourts.net.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and State of Florida Application to Personnel@Keyscourts.net or Personnel, 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida 33040. State of Florida applications can be found at www.Keyscourts.net.

The successful applicant will be required to pass a complete background check. Applications are being accepted until position is filled. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, disability or sexual orientation. EOE. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please notify us in at advance at 305-292-3423; to make call through the Florida Relay Center, you can dial 7-1-1.

16th Judicial Circuit is hiring

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATOR

The 16th Judicial Circuit is seeking applicants for a Full-time Court Program Specialist II (Domestic Violence Coordinator) in KEY WEST. The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate both civil and criminal domestic violence cases in order to facilitate judicial decision making and to ensure that cases move in a timely and effective manner from filing to disposition.

Salary is $38,058.32 annually, plus State of Florida benefit package. See complete job description at www.Keyscourts.net.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and State of Florida Application to Personnel@Keyscourts.net or Personnel, 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida 33040. State of Florida applications can be found at www.Keyscourts.net.

The successful applicant will be required to pass a complete background check. Applications are being accepted until position is filled. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, disability or sexual orientation. EOE. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please notify us in at advance at 305-292-3423; to make call through the Florida Relay Center, you can dial 7-1-1.

16th Judicial Circuit is hiring

Probation Of cer

The 16th Judicial Circuit is seeking applicants for a full-time Probation Officer in KEY WEST.

This is responsible and professional work that attends court hearings and ensures the effective supervision of defendants placed on misdemeanor probation and diversionary programs.

Salary is $40,000 annually, plus Monroe County benefit package. See complete job description at www.Keyscourts.net.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and State of Florida Application to Personnel@Keyscourts.net or Personnel, 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida 33040. State of Florida applications can be found at www.Keyscourts.net.

The successful applicant will be required to pass a complete background check. Applications are being accepted until position is filled. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, disability or sexual orientation. EOE. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please notify us in at advance at 305-292-3423; to make call through the Florida Relay Center, you can dial 7-1-1.

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

Administrative 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; possess 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.

Project Architect

Interior Designer

Tired of your boring job?

Looking for an exciting new challenge?

If so, we are offering an opportunity to join our team in a very fast paced, exciting and dynamic role that is structured with details varying on each project.

Dynasty Marine Associates, Inc. www.dynastymarine.net

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

OFFICE ASSISTANT FULLTIME

Duties to include invoice and inventory entry, booking airline shipments, creating and filing paperwork for international shipments, scheduling inspections needed for international shipments, customer communication and tracking, creating and maintaining customer accounts and some customer service.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. This position requires high attention to detail and the ability to multitask. Compensation will be dependent on experience with performance-based incentive program.

Benefits package including vacation, sick days, holidays and 401K PSP retirement plan. Please send cover letter and resume to sales@dynastymarine.net for consideration. No phone calls please.

A LIFETIME

HHA/HMK

MUST SPEAK ENGLISH BIG PINE & BIG COPPITT KEY IMMEDIATE OPENING

CALL: 7862340786 OR 7864888806

EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANS AND HELPERS NEEDED

Experience is required. Must have a valid driver’s license. We offer 401K, medical insurance, paid holidays and paid vacation. Positions available in Key West and Marathon. 305-292-3369

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER is a fun, environmentally friendly non-profit 501(c)(3) Corporation specializing in education, research and rescue of marine mammals. We are looking to hire a full-time VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION, responsible for the company’s financial, accounting and administrative functions. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Policy development and implementation

• Liaison with Insurance agents, bankers, audit firm, 401(k) administrator, attorneys and financial management systems

• Internal and external financial reporting

• Member of Executive Steering Committee

• Management of Human Resources, Information Technology, Retail Gift Shop and Guest Services

• Facilitation and coordination of payment reimbursements for all Grants

• Oversight of all Insurance policies

• Fixed Asset Management

• Budget Administration

• Cash Management

• Recruitment and training of accounting staff and direct report department heads

The successful applicant will possess a bachelor’s degree in business or accounting and have 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in not-for-profit finance/accounting roles. The applicant must have excellent oral, written, analytical, interpersonal, management and organizational skills coupled with the ability to meet organizational goals, handle competing priorities, take initiative, and think creatively and strategically. CPA preferred. Must live in the area.

DRC seeks to provide for the well-being of its employees by offering a competitive total compensation package. DRC currently offers a 401k retirement plan, medical benefits with the option of adding an HSA account, paid holidays, vacation, sick and an employee assistance program. DRC also provides life and disability insurance at no cost to the employee.

To apply please send your resume to Human Resources, Attention Jeanne Welever, 58901 Overseas Hwy, Grassy Key, FL 33050, fax to 305-289-8902 or email drc-hr@dolphins.org.

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.

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.

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

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

SUBSTATION ELECTRICIAN

Starting pay rate for this position, depending on quali cations and experience: $38.43/hr. - $43.04/hr. For more information, including job duties and required quali cations, 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 lled.

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

SCADA/RELAY TECHNICIAN

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Starting pay rate for this position, depending on quali cations and experience: $30.64/hr. - $34.32/hr. For more information, including job duties and required quali cations, 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 lled.

NOW HIRING IN ISLAMORADA

PART TIME MORNING DOCKHANDS BOAT RENTAL STAFF

FLEXIBLE HOURS & COMPETITIVE WAGES

DOCKHAND DUTIES include customer service, helping customers with bait and ice and helping cashiers with restocking.

BOAT RENTAL APPLICANTS need to have experience driving boats and a working knowledge of the Islamorada area by water. Duties include taking reservations, giving captains lessons and routine boat maintenance.

Applicants can email Ma at eliteboatrentalsma @gmail.com. Please include contact information and any relevant experience.

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN

LOCATION: MIDDLE KEYS

MUST HAVE an active Journeyman Electrician License. Duties: Install, inspect, test, repair, and maintain all new and existing generators, motors, transformers, motor controllers, and associated equipment throughout our system, with base location in the middle keys.

Minimum qualifications: Journeyman’s License, emphasis on electronics, industrial electrical, pneumatics, controls, building automation, fire alarm and HVAC systems, load calculations, conduit requirements, thorough knowledge of NEC requirements. Must be able to operate and use computers with various so ware applications, including Microso O ce Suite. Must have a valid Florida driver’s license. Must be able to communicate and comprehend the English language. Salary Range: $62,155.44 - $98,454.90. DOQ

Apply online at www. aa.com/employment

EEO, VPE, ADA, DFW

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR

LOCATION: CUDJOE KEY & DUCK KEY

The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority’s WASTEWATER DIVISION IS GROWING, and we need

(3) WWTP Operators with a Florida “C” license or higher. You will perform skilled/ technical work involving the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant. This requires technical knowledge and independent judgment to make treatment process adjustments and perform maintenance on plant equipment, machinery, and related control apparatus in accordance with established standards and procedures. Benefit package is extremely competitive! Salary Range: $56,857.66 - $106,846.65. DOQ

Apply online at www. aa.com/employment

EEO, VPE, ADA, DFW

OPENINGS AVAILABLE

- Environmental Tech, $5,000 Bonus

- Exercise Physiologist

- Medical Manager Technology, $15,000 Bonus

- Medical Technologist

sales commission.

Send resume to resumes@rainbowreef.com

- Dietitian, $5,000 Bonus

- Environmental Tech, $5,000 Bonus

- Food Service Worker

- Lead Med Technologist, $15,000 Bonus

- Manager Environmental Services

- Medical Technologist, $15,000 Bonus

- Multi-Modality Imag Tech

- Nurse Manager

- Patient Experience Advocate

- Pool Physical Therapist

- Registered Nurse, $20,000 Bonus

- Sanitation Technician

- Security Of cer

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

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16th Judicial Circuit is hiring

Probation Of cer

The 16th Judicial Circuit is seeking applicants for a full-time Probation Officer in MARATHON

This is responsible and professional work that ensures the effective supervision of defendants placed on misdemeanor probation and diversionary programs.

Salary is $45,000 annually, plus Monroe County benefit package. See complete job description at www.Keyscourts.net.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and State of Florida Application to Personnel@Keyscourts.net or Personnel, 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida 33040. State of Florida applications can be found at www.Keyscourts.net.

The successful applicant will be required to pass a complete background check. Applications are being accepted until position is filled. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, disability or sexual orientation. EOE. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please notify us in at advance at 305-292-3423; to make call through the Florida Relay Center, you can dial 7-1-1.

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. IS

HIRING!

GCC offers excellent benefits for full-time employment, but we realize some would prefer part-time to enjoy the Florida Keys lifestyle more. All positions can be considered for full or part-time unless notated. Apply at westcare.com and enter your availability.

KEY LARGO

Behavioral Health Counselor (Children) Crisis Counselor

KEY WEST

Behavioral Health Therapist (Child, Adult) Care Coordinator

Behavioral Health Counselor (Children)

Crisis Counselor

Case Managers (Adult, Forensic, Children)

*Advocate (PT only)

MARATHON

Prevention Specialist (or KW) Admissions Utilization Specialist

Care Coordinator

Behavioral Health Therapist (Child, Adult)

RNs and LPNs - 3 shifts (also Per Diem) Maintenance Specialist

*Behavioral Health Technicians

3 shifts (also Per Diem)

*Support Worker – Assisted Living (PT only)

*No experience required for these positions. Will train. A caring heart & helpful hands required.

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