FILL ’ER UP! Marathon’s case of gas…

I’ve heard many people make observations lately, both on social media and in person, about how Marathon is becoming nothing but a town of gas stations. The new Dion’s was recently completed and provides both fuel and Quik-Chik to locals and visitors alike. The new Racetrac is almost open, and it’s poised to become both a big full-service convenience store and a fueling stop for big rigs. And the new Marathon Shores Circle K is racing to completion, also promising to up the convenience store game in town.

But you know how it is — no change comes with unanimous approval. (That’s just a nice way of saying that people will complain about nearly anything.) Let’s take a good hard look at all these “new” gas stations, the Dion’s, Racetrac, and Circle K. Each one of these gas stations replaced — wait for it — gas stations. And each of these redevelopments includes a replacement of blighted or substandard structures.

Since Dion’s finished first, we’ll start there. The Dion’s that existed prior to the new one had been closed since Hurricane Irma ravaged the popular fried chicken spot. It took nearly five years, but Dion’s came in, gutted the old structure, and created a brand new Dion’s where the old one stood. There’s also a new car wash being constructed on the property that replaced another blighted building that had to come down. Those people who need both fuel and fried chicken at the same time are happy Dion’s is back.

The new Racetrac was built on the site of the old Fairway Market. What did we lose there?

A cramped and mildewy convenience store and gas pumps with no shade. What we’re gaining is a new large convenience store with more shaded pumps, a huge selection of convenient eats and drinks, and a place that will seem — and smell — new for quite a while.

That leaves the Circle K. For more than five years, the old Burger King building sat empty and decaying. It was an eyesore and a hazard. And the existing Circle K store there was already feeling its age when I moved here in 1984. What we lost was an abandoned fast food joint decorated with plywood windows and occupied by vermin. Again, we’re gaining a new large modern convenience store that will hopefully up the standards for all other local convenience stores. There are people who complained about the permitting of these new gas stations: “How could the city let this happen?” Well, there are these pesky things called property rights. As long as the new buildings and use conform with the city’s zoning laws, there’s nothing the city can do — or should do — to stop them from being built. These rights are protected under the U.S. Constitution and the Florida Constitution, as well as several federal and state laws. Were the city to prevent redevelopment and construction of these new buildings, the city would face multiple lawsuits that would leave us local taxpayers stuck with the legal bill (not to mention potential takings claims). Private property rights are a cornerstone of our form of government. And let’s not forget the increased taxes from these newly redeveloped properties that will go to paying for city services.

So let’s summarize. We lost old, decaying and abandoned structures. We are gaining brand new buildings that will make our U.S. 1 corridor a bit more attractive. Hopefully, we might even get a gas-price war as these stations compete for our business! The Golden Days of Gas Pumping in Marathon are almost upon us. Yea, verily we shall rejoice.

And when it comes to rejoicing, keep in mind that Marathon gas prices are typically 30¢ lower per gallon than they are in the Lower Keys and Key West. Fill ‘er up, indeed!

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George Steinmetz

Celebration of Life set for April 22

A Celebration of Life will be held for George Steinmetz on Saturday, April 22 on Pigeon Key from 5 to 8 p.m. A ferry, vans, and the Pigeon Key Trolley will be available to transport guests from the 33rd Street boat ramp from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Private boats will not be permitted on the island during the service. Due to the expected crowd, the family and Pigeon Key Foundation is asking those who are able to ride bikes out to the island to do so. Those who ride their bikes to the island can park their cars at the Pigeon Key train parking lot at the Seven Mile Marina. More information can be found at www.arnoldsteinmetz.com

MHS band seeks instrument repair sponsors

The Marathon High School band currently has many older wind instruments that are in need of repair to work properly for students. There are 65 instruments that are in need of repair. Most repairs are more than $100 each. The band is asking for sponsors to “adopt an instrument” for repair. Each sponsorship is for $75 and will include a brass engraved name plate on the instrument case with the sponsor's name, foundation name or business name in a prominent location. Each instrument repair sponsor will also be listed in the band concert programs for the remainder of the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years. Community support will help keep participation in band and music classes free for every student. Sponsors may write checks payable to “Marathon Band” with “instrument repair sponsorship” in the memo line. They can be mailed to the high school, dropped off, or picked up if requested. Contact morris.brooker@ keysschools.com for more information.

7 Mile Grand Prix seeks volunteer boats for races

Volunteers with boats are needed to assist with the Marathon 7 Mile Grand Prix boat races on Saturday and Sunday, April 29 and 30. Turn, sweep and medical boats are needed. Turn boats are usually larger boats with a high profile used to mark the turns on the race course. Sweep boats are usually 16 feet or larger and serve as the security boats for the race course while working in conjunction with race control and local law enforcement vessels. Medical boats are used to respond to incidents on the race course. Medical boats should be 25 feet or larger; center consoles are preferred. Medical boats must be willing to accommodate three dive medics on board.

Each vessel participating should have at least two persons on board. Volunteer boats will be given an assigned location and must be on station 30 minutes prior to the start of the races. Volunteer boats get the best seats in the house for the race. Interested persons should call 305-743-RACE as soon as possible to sign up.

Healthy Start coalition offers breastfeeding, safe sleep support

There is free support available for breastfeeding and safe sleep for new and soon-to-be moms in the Florida Keys offered through the Healthy Start Coalition in partnership with the Florida Department of Health. Exclusive breastfeeding offers nutritional benefits for the baby and other key benefits for moms.

Free resources, including swaddle sacks, are offered locally. Swaddle sacks are recommended as opposed to blankets to promote safe sleep for infants in order to reduce the risk of suffocation, overheating and sudden infant death syndrome. These and other outreach initiatives will be supplemented by existing Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition services and resources, including breastfeeding education and support provided by an Internationally board-certified lactation consultant, provision of baby beds and pack ’n’ plays through the Keys to Kids Safety program, and close working partnerships with WIC, local hospitals and medical providers.

For free support, information, and safe sleep swaddle sacks, call the Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition at 305-293-8424. Additional support is available from the Florida Department of Health at 305-293-7500.

City of Marathon hiring turtle nest surveyors

Every year, the city of Marathon hires sea turtle nest surveyors for work from April 15 to October 31. This year, the city is doubling the amount of hires so surveyors can work in pairs for efficiency and safety. The city hires the surveyors to perform a daily beach patrol of Sombrero Beach and Coco Plum Beach. Surveyors can expect to work two to three days a week, part time, and earn $15 an hour. Surveyors must have taken the required turtle surveying ID class to apply. Surveyors will make daily reports to the city’s planning department while inventorying nests and documenting all turtle activities. Successful applicants must undergo a drug test, produce a driver’s license and undergo a background check. Email a general employment application to HR@ci.marathon.fl.us or fax to 305-289-4143. Mail or drop off at City Hall, 9805 Overseas Highway.

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FICTITIOUS NAME

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of PUP’S PET SERVICE located at 2944 Dolphin Drive, Marathon, Florida 33050 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Ramon T. Oquendo

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FICTITIOUS NAME

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of The Boardwalk located at 419 Caroline Street, Key West, FL 33040, intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: LKT Services & Companies, LLC

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FICTITIOUS NAME

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Willow Bailey located at 414 Avenue A, Key West, FL 33040 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Willow Bailey Incorporated

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Wheatons Towing gives notice that on 04/27/2023 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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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

City of Marathon, Florida

First Public Hearing Notice

– Monday, April 17th 5:30pm –6:00pm

The City of Marathon is considering applying to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for a

FFY 2022 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The City is eligible to apply for up to $650,000 in the neighborhood revitalization, commercial revitalization and housing rehabilitation categories and up to $1.5 million in the economic development category.

Construction activities funded through the CDBG Program must meet one of the following National Objectives:

1. Provide benefit to low- and moderate-income persons;

2. Prevent or eliminate slum or blight conditions; or

3. Meet a need of recent origin having a particular urgency.

The types of activities that CDBG funds may be used for include constructing stormwater ponds, paving roads and sidewalks, installing sewer and water lines, building a community center or park, making improvements to a sewage treatment plant, and rehabilitating low-income homes. Additional information regarding the range of activities that could be funded will be provided at the public hearing. In developing a CDBG application, the City of Marathon must plan to minimize displacement of persons as a result of the activities. In addition, the City of Marathon is required to develop a plan to assist displaced persons.

A public hearing to obtain citizen comment concerning the City’s economic and community development needs will be held at Jessie Hobbs Park at 4104 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050 on Monday, April 17th from 5:30pm – 6:30pm. For information concerning the public hearing, contact Maria Covelli, Grants Coordinator, at (305) 743-0033 or covellim@ ci.marathon.fl.us

Please note that more than one Marathon City Council/ Board/Committee member may participate in the meeting. The City of Marathon complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a disabled person requiring special accommodations or assistance, please notify the City ADA Coordinator at (305) 289-5022 of such need at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance.

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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

The District I Advisory Committee (DAC I) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 3:00 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:

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/88447587131

Meeting ID: 884 4758 7131

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Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing: MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at: Maxine@fla-keys.com, or by calling (305) 296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than 12:00 P.M., on Friday, April 21, 2023.

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 II Advisory Committee (DAC II) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 6:00 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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Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written at: Maxine@fla-keys.com, or by calling (305) 296-1552 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00

P.M., Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than 12:00 P.M., on Friday, April 21, 2023.

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 III Advisory Committee (DAC III) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 3, 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: us/j/83497997982

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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 IV Advisory Committee (DAC IV) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 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: us/j/89776909732

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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, May 2, 2023, at 10:00 A.M., via Communications Media Technology using a Zoom webinar platform us/j/84708081248

The access points to view the meeting or for members of the public to provide public comment will be: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following:

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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 May 17, 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:

Card Sound Navigational Lighting Replacement 05-17-2023

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 May 17, 2023. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

CASE NO.: 22-CP-000320-K

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF TIFFANY HENDRY a/k/a LYNN HOLT, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Tiffany Hendry, a/k/a Lynn Holt, deceased, File No. 22-CP000320-K, whose date of death was August 24, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, 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 THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this Notice to Creditors is April 13, 2023.

Personal Representative:

James J. Colligan

1101 Casa Marina Court

Key West, FL 33040

Attorney for Personal

Representative:

JOHN K. BUCKLEY Florida Bar No. 667692

401 West Atlantic Avenue, Ste. 0-11

Delray Beach, FL 33444

Telephone: (561) 392-2323

Email: bucklaw@mindspring.com

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

PROBATE DIVISION

CASE NO.: 23-CP-80-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF THOMAS J. STERNER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of THOMAS J. STERNER, deceased, whose date of death was December 18, 2022, Case: 23-CP-80-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: April 6, 2023.

Personal Representative: CHRIS WELTS 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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CASE NO.: 23-DR-116-M

DIVISION: FAMILY IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: JENESYS GIDSEG GARCIA Petitioner, and, MIGUEL ANGEL GARCIA FLORES, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: MIGUEL ANGEL GARCIA FLORES

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS:

UNKNOWN

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 JENESYS GIDSEG GARCIA, whose address is 240 SOMBRERO BEACH ROAD, APT. 4D, MARATHON, FL 33050 on or before May 15, 2023, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050, 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: UNKNOWN

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: April 4, 2023

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

By: Barbie Morales

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Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing: MCTDC,

Card Sound Navigational Lighting 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

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 THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED OR 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 YEARS OF MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S