SUPER SEAFOOD

FESTIVAL BRINGS FISH DIP CONTEST & KEY WEST JUNKANOOS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

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The Upper Keys celebrated its culinary culture and local arts on March 5 at the fifth annual Seafood Fest, hosted by the Islamorada Moose Lodge. Visitors enjoyed dozens of vendors selling seafood, art and jewelry, and live music by local musicians.

The event raises thousands of dollars year after year to benefit the Coral Shores graduating class.

Food booths included those run by the Moose Lodge, M.E.A.T. and private chef Michael Maxwell. Maxwell, whose booth sold bang bang shrimp, sees the event as an outlet to share his best recipes with the community.

“I’ve been doing this event for the last six years and I think it’s a great thing for the community,” he said. “I love seeing people enjoy the food I’ve made for them.”

For the seafood-averse, a range of booths offered Mediterranean food, salsa, flan and gelato.

Several vendors participated in the yearly fish dip contest, each putting their own unique spin on the dish. Bobby Singer, co-owner of What Are We Smokin’, describes the long history of his recipe.

“It took me and my best friend six years to come to this formula,” Singer said. “Its spice profile elevates it.”

Beyond the food, many of the booths represented local artists, businesses and charitable organizations like MarrVelous Pet Rescue and the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center. Local gallery artist Mariano “Marty” Leonel presented his artwork, distinguished by its vibrant colors painted across recycled wood. Jewelry was sold by Freckled Blondie earrings, Shelling Sisters, Earth to Ocean and Lionfish Jewelry, which sold earrings and necklaces made from the spines of invasive lionfish.

Live music was provided by Keys rock bands Coconut Cowboys and the Lower Mat Cats. The parading Key West Junkanoos also made an appearance, expressing their Caribbean culture through elaborate dress and music.

As an event, the Seafood Fest represents more than just a community gathering to enjoy the culinary and art culture of the Florida Keys. Money from the $5 admission fee and from several of the vendors is donated by the Moose to the Coral Shores graduating class of 2023. Money raised by the Moose provides for many college, career and technical scholarships every year. This year the Moose hopes to surpass the previous year’s total by extensively working to run community events and charitable efforts.

Legal Notices

Representative: JOHN MICHAEL LYNN, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 0147273

Turner & Lynn, P.A.

7 Barracuda Lane

Key Largo, Florida 33037

Telephone: (305) 367-0911 turnerlynnpa@gmail.com

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March 2 & 9, 2023

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

CASE NO.: 23-DR-98-K

DIVISION: FAMILY IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: PETAGAY MEGAN STRONG, Petitioner, and, TRAVIANCE MARQUIS STRONG, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: TRAVIANCE MARQUIS STRONG LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 2729 FLINTLOCK PLACE, EAUSTELL, GA 30106

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 PETAGAY MEGAN STRONG, whose address is 3930

S. ROOSEVELT BLVD., APT 414W, KEY WEST, FL 33040 on or before March 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

Employment Legal Notices

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: February 15, 2023

Kevin

Clerk

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