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200 Years of Paradise.
Free Bicentennial Concert & Drone Show.
Saturday, March 25th | Truman Waterfront Park, Key West Gates open at 5 PM | fla-keys.com/keys200 for the property.
The church is a constant bone of contention between the city and vocal activist and city critic Diane Scott, who filed civil litigation on behalf of “New Mt. Zion MB Church” for alleged trespassing in early 2020.
A motion to dismiss the case by defendant Burnette Stewart Jones, filed in August 2020 and granted by county judge Ruth Becker in September 2020, states that the church fits the definition of an extinct church as defined by Florida Statute 617.2005. According to court records, seven subsequent motions by Scott for the case to be re-heard have all been denied.
The defendant’s motion argues, among other items, that the legal entity Scott claimed to represent does not exist, that the church lacks an ordained minister or pastor after its previous pastor passed away several years ago, and that there is “no functional religious organization, no elected governing board, no congregation or governing body that is operating a church on the property.”
Under Florida law, should the council elect to move forward and pursue dissolution, the city would reach out to a nearby church of the same denomination – possibly in Key West, Hialeah or Homestead, according to City Attorney Steve Williams – with an offer to assume the extinct church’s title and possession, after which time the recipient church could renovate, sell or transfer the property.
In addition to the anticipated berating by Scott, the council heard from Marathon resident Diane Culver, who urged the city to make sure the property was eventually incorporated into the surrounding community and adjacent Jessie Hobbs Park should it eventually be sold or transferred.
“I would hate to see the church go, but I also realize that it is not in a condition that it can be rehabbed,” she said. “If the church is not going to be taken over. … I would like to see a display or something that can honor the history of the Mount Zion Baptist Church. … A lot of residents who moved away like to come home and see familiar areas, but we like to see them in good condition.”
Smith echoed Culver’s desire to see the site’s history preserved, including the structure itself with a cornerstone dated 1949.
With more clarity needed as to whether the property fits the legal definition of an extinct church, as well as the process involved in dissolving it, the council unanimously voted to table Resolution 2023-30 until its April meeting.
In other news
• Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay announced that his office will return $145,706.40 in surplus funds from the past year to the city. The majority of the funds are expected to be used in the city’s newly-reinstated grant program for Marathon nonprofits, which will distribute roughly $100,000 to organizations serving residents.
• With rising safety concerns from the growing popularity of electric bicycles and scooters operating at high speeds on Marathon’s sidewalks, the council directed Williams to review existing legislation and update the council on a potential Marathon ordinance regulating the safe use of the vehicles.
• In recognition that the Marathon City Marina and Boot Key Harbor provide one of the last collections of affordable housing for Marathon’s workforce, the council tabled Resolution 2023-31, which would have increased rates and rental fees for boat slips, mooring balls and facility usage.
• The council unanimously approved Resolution 2023-32, providing for an approximately 42% reduction in building permit fees within the city moving forward. A retroactive reduction and refund of building permit fees paid by Marathon residents while the city building department amassed excess reserves will still hinge upon a written opinion from the Florida Ethics Commission. As four of the five council members would benefit from a retroactive refund, the opinion will establish each council member’s eligibility to vote based on whether his or her refund is “disproportionately high” as compared to other Marathon residents.
• The council also unanimously approved a modified version of Resolution 2023-33, reaffirming boat ramp usage fees and Sombrero Beach parking fees. In a change from the original resolution, owners of second homes and investment properties in Marathon will be able to register only their personal vehicles for fee exemption, but will not be able to pass these benefits to transient renters. Williams warned that the exemption could become more complicated if an investment property is owned by an LLC or similar corporation, as is the case with many vacation rentals in Marathon.
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Runners’ cornhole tournament to benefit cancer research
Need something to do on St. Paddy’s Day? Come help local Keys 100 and Boston Marathon runners raise money for cancer research. The group will host a cornhole tournament at the Marathon Community Park on Friday, March 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. with signups starting at 5 p.m. Entry for a twoperson team is $50 and all proceeds will go to the Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. There will be food, raffles and prizes. Those busy being a leprechaun somewhere else can still support the cause by donating money to the Cancer Institute at keys100.com on behalf of the “Hardbottom Hustlers'' or to Dana-Farber Institute through the Marathon Challenge-Support a Runner at danafarber.org by searching for “Rachel Vollemans.” Contact 781-640-4760 with questions.
Drone ‘fireworks’ to kick off Keys’ bicentennial celebration
Some 250 drones will illuminate the sky above Key West’s Truman Waterfront Park Saturday, March 25, in a dazzling “fireworks” display capping the opening event of the Florida Keys’ bicentennial celebration.
The visual extravaganza will be part of the “200 Years of Paradise Kickoff Concert,” a free-admission evening of live music and Keys heritage presentations set for 6 p.m. at Key West’s Coffee Butler Amphitheater at 21 E. Quay Road in the park.
The concert and drone show celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Florida Territorial Legislature’s founding of Monroe County, which contains the entire Florida Keys, on July 3, 1823.
The concert and drone “fireworks'' are among a series of bicentennial events that visitors and residents can enjoy around the Keys.
Orchestra, community choir to perform Easter cantatas`
The Keys Chamber Orchestra and the Lower Keys Community Choir will be performing Easter cantatas and welcome all to join them.
Concerts are scheduled for Tuesday, March 28 at the Big Pine United Methodist Church, 280 Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine Key; Wednesday, March 29 at Venture Out on Spanish Main Drive in Cudjoe Key; and Thursday, March 30 at San Pablo Catholic Church, 550 122nd St. Ocean, Marathon. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and last about an hour. The concerts are free, there is plenty of free parking and there will be a goodwill offering at each concert to help pay for next season’s music.
Marathon Friends of the Library seeks donated books for sale
The Marathon Friends of the Library are having a book sale at the Marathon Library on Friday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. To donate books or volunteer, contact Bruce Rumage at 912634-6277.
Marathon Garden Club invites scholarship applicants
Marathon High School collegebound seniors are invited to apply for the Nancy Miller Garden Club Scholarship. The scholarship is for a student with an interest in the environment, horticulture and science who intends to major in the areas of STEM. The application is online under the “CCAPS Scholarship Opportunities” tab on the Marathon High School website, with additional hard copies available at the high school. Applications are due Thursday, April 20, and the award will be presented on Class Night.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Key Colony Beach
The Key Colony Beach Community Association’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will take place Friday, March 17 at 5 p.m. The parade will run from West Ocean Drive to East Ocean Drive and 1st Street. Interested participants can decorate their bikes, cars and trucks, golf carts or floats to celebrate the holiday and assemble at 4 p.m. at the 15th Street circle. Walkers and bikers may join the parade by meeting at Sunset Park by 5:30 p.m. To sign up, contact Larry Smoot at moboatin24@ gmail.com or by calling 816-550-8560.
Come take a class at the Marathon library
The Marathon library has a wide variety of class offerings, ranging from photography to book clubs, robots, virtual reality and more. Scan the QR code here to see the schedule and get involved.
Keys Watercolor Society to host two-day workshop
The Florida Keys Watercolor Society will present a two-day watercolor workshop with popular instructor Charles Passarelli from West Palm Beach.
This will be Passarelli’s ninth year of coming to Marathon for a March workshop. Workshop dates are Thursday and Friday, March 16-17 at San Pablo parish hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
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FICTITIOUS NAME
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of LFish located at 5409 Overseas Highway, # 347, Marathon, FL 33050 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.
By: Lance Adventures, LLC
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FICTITIOUS NAME
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of T COMMERCE CENTRAL located at P.O. BOX 29, TAVERNIER, FL 33070 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.
By: Tristan Garcia
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Wheatons Towing gives notice that on 03/24/2023 at 10:00 am, the following vehicle(s) may be sold by public sale at 101500 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037 to satisfy the lien for the amount owed on each vehicle for any recovery, towing, or storage services charges and administrative fees allowed pursuant to Florida statute 713.78. Wheatons Towing reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Island Storage, Inc., 10730 4th Avenue, Gulf, Marathon, Florida 33050, will sell or otherwise dispose of the contents of the following units to satisfy delinquent storage liens.
The following unit contains commercial kitchen items:
Shamera Simmons
Unit H-13
$472.50
Auction will occur from 8:00AM – 5:00PM on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Island Storage, Inc., 10730 4th Avenue, Gulf, Marathon, FL 33050. The terms of the sale will be cash only. Island Storage, Inc. reserves the right to refuse any bids.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
BEST LIEN SERVICES INC. LOCATED
AT9:00AM AT: 7290 SW 41 ST
MIAMI, FL 33155 WILL SELL AT A
RESERVE PUBLIC SALE AT 9:00 AM
THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES AT SAID LOCATION TO SATISFY LIEN
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 713.585 OF THE FLORIDA STATUES.
1974 PORS CV 4742920800
DATE OF SALE: APR. 3,
2023 AT: 1503 AQUEDUCT
LANE, KEY LARGO, FL 33037
PHONE#:786-328-9393
2019 ROCE TL
7KJBYEX26KA015287
DATE OF SALE: APR. 10,
2023 AT: 97951 OVERSEAS
HWY, KEY LARGO, FL 33037
PHONE#:305-852-2025
OWNER/LIENHOLDER MAY
INSPECT/RECOVER VEHICLE BY CONTACTING BEST LIEN SERVICES
7290 SW 41 ST MIAMI, FL 33155
(1-866-299-9391) AT LEAST 1 WEEK
PRIOR TO THE LIEN SALE, ALL
SALES ARE WITH RESERVE 20%
BUYERS PREMIUM.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO.: 23-CP-32-K
IN RE: ESTATE OF FLORA A. VAUGHN
A/K/A DYNE B. VAUGHN
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate
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of Flora A. Vaughn a/k/a Dyne B. Vaughn, deceased, whose date of death was November 5, 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: March 16, 2023.
Personal Representative:
Michael S. Vaughn 29520 Cupon Rd. Big Pine Key, Florida 33043
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Robert K. Miller, Esq.
Attorney
Florida Bar Number: 359173
Cunningham Miller Rhyne PA 10075 Overseas Hwy PO Box 500938 Marathon, FL 33050
Telephone: (305) 743-9428
Fax: (305) 743-8800
E-Mail: service@floridakeyslaw. com
Secondary E-Mail: rmiller@ floridakeyslaw.com
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The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 23-CP-45-K IN RE: ESTATE OF PATRICIA A. IMMENDORF-GEORGE
A/K/A PATTI A. GEORGE
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Patricia A. Immendorf-George a/k/a Patti A. George, deceased, whose date of death was January 15, 2023, 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
Robert K. Miller, Esq.
Attorney Florida Bar Number: 359173
Cunningham Miller Rhyne PA 10075 Overseas Hwy PO Box 500938
Marathon, FL 33050
Telephone: (305) 743-9428
Fax: (305) 743-8800
E-Mail: service@floridakeyslaw. com
Secondary E-Mail: rmiller@ floridakeyslaw.com
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The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO.: 23-CP-000063-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF GENO J POPOLI, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of GENO J POPOLI, deceased, whose date of death was February 21, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division: File Number 23-CP-000063-K the address of which is 500 Whitehead St., Key West, FL 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative(s) and the personal representative(s)’ attorney is set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyerclient privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmature, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED 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 MARCH 16, 2023.
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:
ALTOVISE E. MOORE 414 Julia Street Key West, Florida 33040
ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE:
Nakeitha Sweeting Hodrick, Esq.
FBN: 0079847
Sweeting Law & Mediation, P.A. 20451 NW 2nd Avenue, Suite 1125 Miami, Florida 33169 786.279.4841
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO.: 23-CP-000038-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF GLORIA L. WINDUS, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of GLORIA L. WINDUS, deceased, whose date of death was October 7, 2022; File Number 23-CP000038-K, 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 representatives and the personal representatives’ attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s
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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 the 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 PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is March 16, 2023. Signed on this 6th day of March, 2023.
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES:
VALERIE L. TRUDEAU 263 Lake Street Saranac Lake, New York 12983 VICTORIA L. RUSSO 2926 W. Balmoral Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60625
ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVES:
Joshua T. Keleske, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0548472 Joshua T. Keleske, P.L. 3333 W. Kennedy Blvd. Suite 204 Tampa, Florida 33609 Telephone: (813) 254-0044
Email: jkeleske@trustedcounselors. com
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO.: 22-CP-000086-M
IN RE: ESTATE OF KIMBERLY FARIS SCHMIDT,
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aka KIMBERLY SCHMIDT WEAVER Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of KIMBERLY FARIS SCHMIDT, also known as KIMBERLY SCHMIDT WEAVER, deceased, whose date of death was July 28, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: March 16, 2023. Signed on this 6th day of March, 2023.
Personal Representative:
SAMANTHA L. WEAVER 2313 Calle Lobina San Clemente, CA 92673
Attorney for Personal
Representative: Steven A. Sciarretta, Esquire Florida Bar No. 542695 STEVEN A. SCIARRETTA, P.A. 2799 NW Boca Raton Blvd., Suite 203
