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FEED YOUR MIND
TWO CUPS OF ROMANCE, A TEASPOON OF SCOTTISH WHISKEY AND AN UNEXPECTED PINCH OF MURDER. FOOD AND FICTION – MY FAVORITE INGREDIENTS OF A BESTSELLER.
Sadie On A Plate
By Amanda Elliot
Sadie, a young chef from Seattle, is a rising star at the trendy Green Onion when her no-good boss chops her heart into tiny pieces. Embarrassed and heartbroken, Sadie is stunned to get a call welcoming her as a contestant on Chef Supreme, the world-class cooking competition she applied to months ago. On the flight to NYC, Sadie is seated next to a handsome man named Luke with the telltale hand scars only a chef would wear. Sworn to secrecy, they enjoy each other’s company and a farewell kiss, knowing Sadie will be incommunicado
RUBY SPENCER’S WHISKEY YEAR
By Rochelle Bilow
At 35, Ruby packs up her big-city life as a food writer and moves to the quaint village of Thistlecross in the Scottish Highlands. Her free-spirit parents encourage the adventure, and her best friend applauds this act of bravery. Once she lands in the cozy cottage she will now call home, her confidence – along with her luggage – seems to be missing. Luckily, her agreement to help cook at the local pub is an excellent way to meet the eccentric town characters and, most importantly,
The Golden Spoon
By Jessa Maxwell
Karen Newfield
... a reader and now a writer, has hundreds of book reviews at: www. readingandeating. com. For questions and comments, email karen@ newfield.org.
for six weeks while the show is filming. When Luke shockingly walks into the studio the next day, Sadie is certain this is a recipe for disaster. She puts her heart and soul into cooking traditional Jewish foods with a modern twist while the whispers of her late Grandma Ruth’s advice stream through her mind. As the weekly challenges escalate, designed to thwart even the most confident competitors, Sadie cannot ignore the way Judge Luke devours every bite. Following the model of popular cooking competitions televised today, this book will leave the reader hungry for more.
the attractive bearded handyman in charge of fixing up her accommodations. As their friendship grows, Ruby’s heart opens for the first time in a long while. The walls she built after each outrageous breakup slowly come down while Brochan and Ruby can’t seem to keep their hands off each other. Feeling at home for the first time, Ruby struggles to find a way to save her career, love life and the town in one fell swoop. This absolutely delicious romance is a completely entertaining read filled with food and friendship. There is a great big world out there and love may be discovered where you least expect it.
The Golden Spoon has been a top-rated cooking show for the last decade. Hordes of fans wait for the weeklong event to see which of the six bakers will win the coveted title. Famous cookbook author Betsy Martin hosts the competition in the mansion where she was raised, Grafton Manor. Deep in the rolling hills of Vermont, the contestants arrive carrying their own baking baggage. As Betsy grapples with a despised co-host and untrustworthy assistant, she fights to protect the legacy of Grafton Manor, which cannot be maintained without the revenue of Bake Week. Discrepancies in salt and sugar and oven temperatures begin to pique the chef’s curiosity, but no one can turn a blind eye when a dead body is discovered. As the competition, similar to the Great British Bake Off, follows each delicious recipe, the various backgrounds of each baker are slowly revealed. With all the ingredients of an escape room mystery, the contestants are trapped in the mansion on a stormy night. When the power fails and lightning flashes throughout, the frightening truth is slowly revealed. With a fun, fast-paced foodie thriller, this debut author is a rising star.
WATCH TIP: A young couple travels to a remote island with a hand-selected few to taste the food of a renowned and mysterious chef. The word “foodie” takes on a whole new meaning in this very (VERY!) dark comedy horror film. “The Menu” can be seen on Apple TV.
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FICTITIOUS NAME
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of SOUTHERN TIME
CHARTERS located at 1Loquat Dr., Monroe County in the City of Key Largo, Florida 33037-5009, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.
Dated at Key Largo, Florida this 14th day of April, 2023.
By: HUNTER SLATE, LLC
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
BEST LIEN SERVICES INC.
LOCATED 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.
2018 CHEV 4D
1G1ZD5ST1JF271656
DATE OF SALE: MAY.8,2023 AT 9:00AM
LOCATION:1503 AQUEDUCT LN, KEY LARGO, FL 33037 P#:7863328-9393
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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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
City of Marathon, Florida
Second Public Hearing Notice
The City of Marathon is applying to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for a FFY 2022 Small Cities
Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) of $311,650.00 in the Neighborhood Revitalization category to raise Jesse Hobbs Park in order to mitigate flooding. The activities, dollar amounts and estimated percentage benefit to low- and moderate-income persons are as follows:
Activity Name
Estimated Cost
CDBG Funding LMI Benefit Design Services
$14,000.00
N/A Bonds $4,000.00
N/A Mobilization $15,000.00
N/A Demolition $35,000.00
100% Fill $60,000.00
100% Elevate Basketball Court $65,000.00
100% Elevate Sidewalks
$15,000.00
100% Elevate ADA Parking
$15,000.00
100% Adjust Irrigation
$12,000.00
100% Turf/Greenery $22,000.00
100% Install Pavilion
$8,000.00
100% Gravel $6,000.00
100% Contingency (15%) $40,650.00
N/A
The City of Marathon does not expect that anyone will be displaced as a result of CDBG-funded activities. If any persons are displaced as a result of the planned activities, the City of Marathon will assist them as described in the City’s anti-displacement and relocation policy, which is available for review at City Hall. A public hearing to provide citizens an opportunity to comment on the application will be held at Marathon City Hall, 9805 Overseas Highway, on April 27, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. A draft copy of the application will also be available for review during normal business hours in the Clerk’s Office at City Hall by noon on May 1, 2023. Persons wanting to submit written comments on the application should send them to Maria Covelli, Grants Coordinator, by e-mail at covellim@ci.marathon.fl.us, no later than 3:00pm on May 1,2023. A copy of the final application will be available for review in the Clerk’s Office at City Hall no later than noon, May 5, 2023. The application will be submitted to DEO on May 5, 2022 by 5pm. To obtain additional information concerning the application and the public hearing, contact Maria Covelli, Grants Coordinator, at (305) 743-0033 or by email at 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
MONROE COUNTY CONTRACTORS EXAMINING
BOARD MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Notice is Hereby Given To Whom it may concern, that on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 the Monroe County Contractors Examining Board (CEB) will hold a scheduled meeting at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Second Floor, BOCC Room, Marathon, Florida scheduled to commence at 9:30
A.M. This meeting is to hear the following: any person(s) to come before the board; any reports from Monroe County Assistant Attorney; any reports from Monroe County Building Official; any reports from Staff.
The Monroe County Contractors
Examining Board (“CEB”) will review Certificate of Competency Trade applications and the Industry Input Section. All public participation in this meeting may be conducted via Communication Media Technology (“CMT”) using Zoom Webinar platform, during the scheduled meeting.
Meeting Agenda and Zoom Webinar information is available 7 days prior to meeting date on the Monroe County Web Calendar and the Contractors
Examining Board webpage: www.monroecounty-fl.gov
PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE
SECTION 286.0105, be advised that, if a person decides to appeal the decision made by the Contractors’ Examining Board with respect to any matter considered at today’s hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special recommendations 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”.
NOTICE: It shall be the responsibility of each Respondent or other person addressing the Board to have an interpreter if the party is not able to understand or speak the English language.
Rick Griffin, Building Official/ Board Secretary
Maria Partington, Senior Coordinator – CEB Board Monroe County Building
Department
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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following:
Emergency Management Consulting Services 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 3:00 P.M., on June 13, 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:
Emergency Management Consulting Services 06-13-2023
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 June 13, 2023. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: us/j/4509326156
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Notice Of Request For Competitive Solicitations
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following:
Disaster Response and Recovery Services 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 3:00 P.M., on June 8, 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:
Disaster Response and Recovery Services 06-08-2023
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 June 8, 2023. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: us/j/4509326156
Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom.
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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-29-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND CHARLES ALFONSO, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of RAYMOND CHARLES ALFONSO, deceased, whose date of death was December 20, 2022, Case: 23-CP-29-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
Legal Notices
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 20, 2023.
Personal Representative: JENNIFER ROQUE 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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO.: 23-CP-79-K
IN RE: ESTATE OF VAN NEVIN SMITH Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of VAN NEVIN SMITH, deceased, whose date of death was October 1 2022, and the last four digits of whose social security number are XXX-XX-4098, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 302 Fleming Street, Key West, FL 33040; that the total value of the estate is unknown at present and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are:
TAJ ADAMS
Personal Representative 806 Thomas Street, Apt. B Key West, FL 33040
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 WITHIN 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 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: April 20, 2023.
Personal Representative: TAJ ADAMS Attorney for Personal Representative: LINJE RIVERS, ESQ. The Witherspoon Law Group Florida Bar No. 79063
822 N. Hwy A1A, Ste. 310 Ponte Vedra, FL 32082 (904) 544-8502 (phone) (904) 506-00824 (fax) rivers@twlglawyers.com
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 23-CP-13-P IN RE: ESTATE OF LOIS E. SARGENT, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of LOIS E. SARGENT, deceased, whose date of death was October 1, 2022, File Number 23-CP-13-P is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Plantation Key Government Center, 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 has been 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 TIME 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 SO FILED 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: April 20, 2023.
Personal Representative:
JOE A. CATARINEAU
91750 Overseas Highway Tavernier, FL 33070
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
JOE A. CATARINEAU
Florida Bar Number: 0517291
91750 Overseas Highway Tavernier, FL 33070
Telephone: (305) 852-4833
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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.
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 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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The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA 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 Deputy Clerk Publish:
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