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WOKE UP TIME THEY’RE COMING FOR YA…
The Oxford English Dictionary defines the word “woke” as: “alert to injustice in society, especially racism.” How did this get to be a bad thing, something reviled by the extreme wing of one of our major political parties? How did being alert to societal and racial injustice become something that so many consider deplorable?
It was unimaginable not long ago that a Florida governor would ever pick a fight with Mickey Mouse. Yet Ron DeSantis strong-armed the Legislature into revoking Disney World’s independent special district status because Disney CEO Bob Chapek said he’d support the repeal of Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act, often called “Don’t Say Gay.” DeSantis cited Disney’s “woke policies” as his justification for going after The Mouse. DeSantis has called Florida the state “where woke goes to die.”
Other states are also waging war against woke, migrants and LGBTQ issues. Tennessee’s drag show ban, put forth in order to “protect children,” has been called unconstitutional by notso-liberal outlets such as Bloomberg News. They maintain that a person’s dress and dancing are protected under the First Amendment. The Florida Legislature is considering a similar ban on drag activity — and it’s all to protect the children.
Ever notice how the right is always concerned about “indoctrination” of our children in schools? HB 999, one proposed remedy, will outright ban college courses “based on unproven, theoretical, or exploratory content.” Critics wonder if gravity, evolution and theoretical physics will fall under this bill, which also — I’m not making this up — bans majors in women’s studies or gender studies. But wait — there’s more! HB 999 would also ban “any programs or campus activities that espouse diversity, equity, or inclusion.” Really.
“Parental choice” was a key phrase during the last election cycle, and I’m sure it will be again. However, Florida’s hypocrisy shines right through those worn-out buzzwords. As posted in U.S. News & World Report, “The newest restriction (on gender treatments) is set to take effect Thursday in Florida, where that state’s Board of Medicine decided last month to ban the use of all puberty blockers, hormone therapies and/or surgeries for any patient under 18, whether or not those minors have parental approval for such care.”
It doesn’t matter to these legislators and political hacks that gender treatments are accepted medicine by the American Medical Association and physicians across the board. It also doesn’t matter that there are parents and children who have gone to hell and back and now have peace of mind and true happiness because of these often life-saving treatments.
So, Governor Ron — will you arrest and imprison parents who disobey this law and find treatments for their children? And will you weep for those teens who would rather take their own lives than live as someone they’re not?
Let’s do a quick recap: dressing in drag is bad, but scantily clad college cheerleaders are okay. Indoctrination is bad, unless it’s indoctrination of the “right” ideas and concepts. Parental choice is good, unless parents and children choose life-affirming treatments that Governor Ron doesn’t like.
Certainly, Governor Ron’s run for the White House plays directly into this. And the Legislature has a gift for him as well on this front. Florida has a “resign to run” law that states if an office-holder files to run for a different office, they must resign the current one. The Legislature will carve out an exception for Ron that will allow him to run for president and remain governor.
And if all this isn’t bad enough, DeSantis wants to put brakes on free speech by making it easier to file and win libel lawsuits, gutting the protections that reporters and sources have relied on for years. Whatever happened to that time-honored conservative principle of keeping the government out of people’s private lives?
I guess Florida is the state where that goes to die as well.
— John’s Perpetual Island Tour stops every Monday at Boondocks, Tuesday and Wednesday at the Key Colony Inn, and Thursdays at Sparky’s Landing. Check out John’s music anywhere you stream or download your music. Or point your browser to: johnbartus.hearnow.com
All You Can Eat Mahi Mahi Fish Fry
EVERY
200 Years of Paradise.
Our Bicentennial kicks off with food, fun and a free concert featuring Nick Norman followed by trop-rock all-star Howard Livingston. We’ll then light up the skies with a Keys-centric drone show. This event was 200 years in the making. So come party like there’s no tomorrow.
Free Bicentennial Concert & Drone Show.
Saturday, March 25th | Truman Waterfront Park, Key West Gates open at 5 PM | fla-keys.com/keys200
ORGANIC CAFE & NATURAL MARKET
Marathon Women Of The Moose Give Heron House A Boost
On March 14, the Marathon Women of the Moose presented Marathon’s Heron House with a check to help with the house’s rebuild and expansion project. The Heron provides housing and supportive services for men and women with chronic mental illness. Pictured, from left, are Heron House administrator Clare Condra with Moose members Pam Gauthier, Holly Kepcha, Fran Hagemann and Barbara Paget. CONTRIBUTED
JAMES C. BARNHILL IV 1953-2023
James C. Barnhill IV (Jim) of Marathon, formerly of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 20, 2023 at the age of 69. He was born on May 10, 1953 in Kenosha as the third son of James and Lucille Barnhill.
Free legal services available March 31 in Key West Legal Services of the Florida Keys will offer free legal consultations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, March 31 at the Freeman Justice Center, 302 Fleming St., Key West. Attorneys will be available to help those who cannot afford legal services with issues such as landlord disputes, mortgage foreclosures, predatory lending, divorce and family law, disability benefits and other topics. The free, legal clinic is for Florida Keys residents who cannot afford a lawyer, so income and residency restrictions apply. Call 866-686-2760 to schedule a consultation, or register online at legalservicesmiami.org.
Florida Keys historian to lead Monroe County bicentennial talk
On Thursday, March 30 at 2 p.m. at the Marathon library, Corey Malcom, lead historian at the Florida Keys History Center, will present “Monroe 200,” an overview of the forces and events that have shaped Monroe County from its inception to today, in celebration of Monroe County’s 2023 bicentennial. Ranging from pirates to pineapples and land scams to lighthouses, the southernmost county has a past that is unlike anywhere else in the U.S. Malcom will share words and photographs as part of the library’s “Coffee, Cookies & Conversation” speaker series.
The talk is free and open to all.
America’s Boating Club to offer NASBLA boating safety course
America's Boating Club is offering a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators boating course necessary to obtain the required Florida State Boater ID Card. The course qualifies participants for rate reductions from many insurance companies. America’s Boating Course teaches the basic skills of boat handling and seamanship, boating regulations, safety skills, aids to navigation, charting, weather, radio operation and the Florida boating regulations. Students will also learn to use flares, tie some knots, and learn facts about local waters.
This 1-1/2 day course will be offered on Saturday, April 1 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 2 from 8 a.m. to noon. The cost for a non-member is $70, or $85 for two students sharing materials. The U.S. Power Squadron members price is $30, or $45 for two members sharing materials. Class will be held at the America’s Boating Club building at 5205 College Road, Stock Island. Saturday will include a free lunch followed by a guest speaker from Florida Fish and Wildlife. To reserve a place in this class, please call Vince Melendy at 305-296-1126.
Watercolor Society concludes annual art exhibit
The Florida Keys Watercolor Society will close its 41st annual art exhibit in the main gallery of the Marathon Community Theater during the final weekend of the musical comedy “Desperate Measures.” Viewing is before curtain and during intermissions through Saturday, March 25. There are 51 entries by 17 members. All work is for sale, with 20% going to the theater as a gesture of artists supporting the arts. For artwork information, call Julie at 305-731-3046.
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 912-634-6277.
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.
Jim attended St. Mark’s Catholic grade school and Tremper High School in Kenosha. Jim attended Gateway Technical College and graduated as an aviation mechanic. He was a proud veteran, having served in the United States Air Force in the early 1970s during the Vietnam War. Jim was an accomplished and skilled mechanic and carpenter. Although he could work on and build almost anything, he had a love for boats and airplanes.
Having traveled the Caribbean, Jim was drawn to the southernmost parts of Florida. In 1992 he moved to Marathon. His daughters would soon follow him and the Florida Keys became home. He worked in the marine business and soon opened South Seas Rigging in Marathon.
In 2012 he was able to fulfill his longtime dream in earning his pilot's license. He soon purchased a Cessna 172 four-seater airplane. He flew over the Florida Keys, and one time he flew all the way to his hometown of Kenosha to help build a tiki hut with his brothers and son.
Through his 35 years in the Keys, Jim has weathered many hurricanes, including Irma. During Irma, Jim stayed in Marathon and worked as a volunteer to rescue and restore before, during and after the storm.
Jim was married to Mary DuFault in 1976; they had three children, Maria, Christina and James V. He is survived by his daughters, Maria and Christina; grandchildren, Mia of Islamorada and James VI of Kenosha; longtime friend and partner Kimberly Coletta of Marathon; brothers, Thomas (Janis), Mark and John; and sister, Marianne (Michael) Zeihen, all from Kenosha.
Jim is preceded in death by his beloved son, James; sister, Nancy; brother, Michael; and his parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Feb. 28 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Kenosha. A celebration of life for Jim will take place in Marathon on Sunday, April 2 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Dockside Boot Key Harbor.
Open Meeting Board Of Directors
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
The District I Advisory Committee
(DAC I) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 3:00 P.M., via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform.
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All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council are open to the public and one or more TDC Members and/or County Commissioners may be in attendance.
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
The District II Advisory Committee (DAC II) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 6:00 P.M., via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform.
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All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council are open to the public and one or more TDC Members and/or County Commissioners may be in attendance.
ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call “711”.
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
The District III Advisory Committee (DAC III) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 9:30 A.M., via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform. The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be:
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All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council are open to the public and one or more TDC Members and/or County Commissioners may be in attendance.
ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call “711”.
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
The District IV Advisory Committee (DAC IV) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 2:00 P.M., via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform.
The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be:
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All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council are open to the public and one or more TDC Members and/or County Commissioners may be in attendance.
ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call “711”.
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
The District V Advisory Committee (DAC V) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 10:00 A.M., via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform.
The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: us/j/89802653757
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All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council are open to the public and one or more TDC Members and/or County Commissioners may be in attendance.
ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call “711”.
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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 9:00 A.M., the Monroe County
Notice Of Funding Availability For Monroe County Human Service Organizations
Electronic applications for Monroe County Fiscal Year 2024 are now available to eligible 501(c)3 organizations. The new application is available on the Monroe County website on the Human Services Advisory Board page at: www.monroecounty-fl.gov/318/Human-Services-Advisory-Board.
Applications must be submitted electronically at noon, Thursday, May 4, 2023. Applications are reviewed and funding recommendations are made by the Human Services Advisory Board, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. All HSAB meetings are open to the public. For questions contact Oksana Christow at Christow-Oksana@monroecounty-fl.gov or 305.292.4474
Purchasing Office will open sealed responses for the following:
FY 2024 Destination/Turn Key Event applications Bids must be submitted no later than 5:00P.M. June 6, 2023. Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3)(a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar.com OR www. monroecounty-fl.gov/bids. The Public Record is available upon request.
Monroe County Purchasing Department receives bids electronically. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/physically delivered bids/proposals/ responses WILL NOT be accepted. The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl.gov, no later than 5:00P.M., on June 6, 2023. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows:
FY 2024 Destination/Turn Key Event applications 6-6-2023 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl.gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected. The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 9:00 A.M., on June 7, 2023. You may call in by phone or internet using the following:
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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following:
Marathon Professional Center Building Roof Replacement Monroe County, Florida Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3)(a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar.com OR www. monroecounty-fl.gov/bids. The Public Record is available upon request.
Monroe County Purchasing Department receives bids electronically. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/physically delivered bids/proposals/ responses WILL NOT be accepted. The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00P.M., on April 25, 2023. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows:
Marathon Professional Center Building Roof Replacement 0425-2023 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED.
Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB, in advance of the bid opening, please email: ombpurchasing@monroecounty-fl.gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected. The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on April 25, 2023. You may call in by phone or internet using the following:
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO.: 2023-CP-25-P
IN RE: ESTATE OF THOMAS JOSEPH CONROY
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of THOMAS JOSEPH CONROY, deceased, whose date of death was January 26, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: March 23, 2023.
Personal Representative:
JAMES C. CONROY
121 Navajo St. Tavernier, FL 33070 Attorney for Personal
Representatives:
URBAN J. W. PATTERSON, ESQ.
Email: ujwplaw@gmail.com
Secondary Email: ujwplawfirm@ yahoo.com Florida Bar No. 382035 Urban J. W. Patterson, P.A. P.O. Box 783 Islamorada, Florida 33036 Telephone: 305-664-5065
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FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO.: 2023-CP-33-P
IN RE: ESTATE OF JOSEPH JAMES OLIVEROS
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of JOSEPH JAMES OLIVEROS, deceased, whose date of death was March 1, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: March 23, 2023.
Personal Representative: GEORGE VASTARDIS 8777 SW 134th St. Miami, FL 33176
Attorney for Personal
Representatives:
URBAN J. W. PATTERSON, ESQ.
Email: ujwplaw@gmail.com
Secondary Email: ujwplawfirm@ yahoo.com
Florida Bar No. 382035
Urban J. W. Patterson, P.A. P.O. Box 783 Islamorada, Florida 33036
Telephone: 305-664-5065
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO.: 23-CP-21-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF RICHARD CLAIRE MCCOMB, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS (summary administration)
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:
You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the Estate of Richard Claire McComb, deceased, File Number 23-CP-21-P, by the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division; the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070; that the Decedent’s date of death was November 17, 2022; that the total value of the Estate is $5,000.00; and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are:
NAME
Sandra Sheffler
2594 S County Rd 7 Loveland, CO 80537
Patrick Buckley 3190 Hwy 95, Lot 1605
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
Jodi Candlin
Box 1 Silver Plume, CO 80476
Brandon Sheffler 512 Wildcat Parkway Wiggins, CO 80654
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE
NOTIFIED THAT:
All creditors of the Estate of the Decedent and persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, 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 23, 2023.
Person Giving Notice:
Sandra Sheffler
2594 S County Rd 7 Loveland, CO 80537
Attorney for Person Giving Notice:
Nicholas W. Mulick
E-mail Address: lisa@mulicklaw. com Florida Bar No. 0337757
Nicholas W. Mulick P.A. 91645 Overseas Highway Tavernier, Florida 33070 Publish:
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I N THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO.: 23-CP-24-P
DIVISION: PLANTATION KEY IN RE: ESTATE OF DANIEL H. STEELE
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Daniel H. Steele, deceased, whose date of death was January 3, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Ste 2, Plantation Key, 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: March 23, 2023.
Personal Representative: Rosemary A. Steele 131 Harbor Lane Tavernier, FL 33070 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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March 23 & 30, 2023
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL
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The administration of the estate of FLORENCE MAY BOUSQUET, deceased, whose date of death was 9 December 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, the address of which is Freeman Justice Center, 302 Fleming Street, Key West, FL 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, 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 23, 2023.
Personal Representative:
Kenneth Bousquet
2407 Blue Water Bay Drive Katy, TX 77494
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Tom Woods, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 0525197 116 Porto Salvo Drive Islamorada, Florida 33036
Phone: 305.664.2200 Fax 2205
Primary Email: tom@ tomwoodslaw.com
Secondary Email: eserve@ tomwoodslaw.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 CASE NO.: 23-CP-36-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MARK STEPHEN DEJONG, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of MARK STEPHEN DEJONG, deceased, whose date of death was January 7, 2023, Case: 23-CP-36-K, is pending in the Circuit Court, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of first publication of this Notice is: March 23, 2023.
Personal Representative:
MARIE CHRISTINE DEJONG c/o Samuel J. Kaufman
Law Offices of Samuel J. Kaufman, P.A. 3130 Northside Drive
Key West, Florida 33040
Attorney for Personal Representative: Samuel J. Kaufman, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0144304
Law Offices of Samuel J. Kaufman, P.A. 3130 Northside Drive
Key West, Florida 33040
Email designation for service: Service.Probate@samkaufmanlaw. com
Telephone: (305) 292-3926
Fax: (305) 295-7947
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The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO.: 23-CP-000077-K IN RE: ESTATE OF MARK DENNIS THOMPSON
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of MARK DENNIS THOMPSON, Deceased, whose date of death was January 14, 2023; is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division; File No.: 23-CP-000077-K, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The name and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the Decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the Decedent’s Estate, including unmatured, 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 23, 2023.
Personal Representative: Cynthia Fleming Zachares 625 Overseas Highway, Apt. 202 Key West, Florida 33040
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Paul F. Berman, Esq. Berman & Berman, P.A. 9560 SW 107 Avenue, Suite 208
Miami, Florida 33176
Telephone (305) 274-0829
Facsimile (305) 274-7829 Florida Bar No. 156612 paul@bermanandbermanlaw.com
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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 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
