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This home offers a fantastic location for easy Florida Keys living with plenty of room for family and friends along with 132’ of dockage. Situated on 3 lots in popular Plantation Key Colony the main portion of the home offers 4 bedrooms 2 full /2 half baths, chef’s kitchen, movie theater, exercise area, large office, large playroom and 2 car garage. Separate ground level 2 bedroom 1 bath living quarters perfect for extended family or guests. The concrete dock offers 2 sets of davits with tiki covered fish cleaning table. Enjoy the private outdoor patio area complete with salt water in-ground pool, bar and tiki. Private optional homeowners civic club with boat ramp and park on Florida Bay. Minutes to Florida Bay by boat with quick ocean access via Tavernier Creek for all your boating needs. Close to shopping, dining, schools, hospital and gym. 1 hr 20 minutes drive south of Miami International Airport. Golf cart friendly community. Perfect home for large family and a true boaters paradise.
113 Key Heights Dr, is a 1960's three bedroom, two bath, single level home situated on a rare large double lot parcel in the heart of one of the favorite family neighborhoods in the area. This enchanting home boasts Dade County Pine ceilings, classic Saltillo tile floors, a new metal roof, newly renovated bathrooms, all new appliances, and solid CBS construction. Walk out into the private backyard featuring turf lawn, and a new Tiki with lighting and fans! Landscaping includes Travelers Palm, Red Ginger, Bougainvillea, colorful Crotons, Thai Plants, Bromeliads and Fantail Palms, for privacy and a tropical feel. Mature trees such as a Spanish Lime, a Royal Poinciana and several Mahogany trees provide canopy and beauty. The storage 'shack' presents a variety of options with added valuable space. The extra lot offers space to park your boats, toys and vehicles as well as endless opportunities to enhance your tropical oasis.
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A company known for its bedding products, kitchen wares and bath items is closing its 360 stores. Bed Bath & Beyond recently filed for bankruptcy following attempts to turn the business around. According to reports, April 26 was the last day to use coupons. All stores are expected to be closed by June 30.
Increased traffic, fears over more accidents and concerns over the quality of life for a number of neighborhoods have swirled around two massive development proposals in the Upper Keys. Those issues will come to the forefront yet again as the Monroe County Planning Commission considers proposals that could pave the way for a large grocery store in Tavernier and a gas station in Key Largo during a meeting on Friday, April 28.
In Tavernier, developers are seeking to relax development restrictions and proceed without an approved traffic study in order to construct a 64,000-square-foot Publix and liquor store at the now-defunct Cemex property at MM 92.5, oceanside. Roughly 7 miles north, property owners are seeking to transform the current Anthony’s clothing store into a 7-Eleven gas station and convenience store.
The planning commission meets at 10 a.m. at the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo.
nier 925 LLC. According to the applicant, the overlay “encourages sound, attractive and practical procedures for the Tavernier community, and such provisions will result in flexible planning that benefits the community the overlay will serve.”
Along with a supermarket and liquor store, developers are proposing 86 deed-restricted affordable housing units on the property. Per the March county staff report, the county had 16 affordable ROGO allocations available.
Leyla Ochoa is embraced by 2022 winner Ellie Carroll after being named 2023 Miss Coral Shores during the 70th Annual Miss Coral Shores Scholarship Contest on April 21. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly
to submit for approval before the planning commission meeting. That document was forwarded to AECOM, the county’s transportation consultant, which then replied with several comments to the applicant. As of March 16, the county report states that not all comments have been addressed and the traffic study wasn’t approved in time for the meeting.
According to the staff report, the supermarket, liquor store and affordable housing units could generate 6,813 daily trips. And that doesn’t include vehicles passing by the project.
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An application submitted to county staff in March 2022 outlined the establishment of a proposed Tavernier Key Commercial Overlay District. If approved, developers would be able to construct 70,000 square feet of nonresidential floor area. Current county land development code only allows a nonresidential structure with a maximum floor area of 10,000 square feet.
The proposal was brought forward by property owners Singletary Concrete Products Inc. and Cemex Construction Materials Florida and developers Blackstone Group — Taver-
A series of meetings in August 2022 and January 2023 heard overwhelming concern and opposition to a project that many residents believed didn’t fit the quiet, historical Tavernier community. And county staff said the proposed amendment change for the supermarket didn’t match the county Tavernier Liveable CommuniKeys Plan, which aims to protect the environment, preserve historical elements in Tavernier and guide development in a manner that’s compatible with community goals. The Development Review Committee (DRC), which issues recommendations to the planning commission, urged denial of the proposed amendment at its Oct. 25, 2022 meeting.
County staff were also waiting for developers to respond to a traffic study, which they were required
“The applicants assert that with the addition of a new Publix at the property, less vehicles will be traveling through MM 86.0 – MM 91.5, as the existing customer base that lives within MM 91.5 to MM 99.5 would ‘transfer nearly all of their supermarket shopping trips to the new Publix store in Tavernier,’” the county staff report reads. “Although this may be a compelling argument, there are two major flaws. First, this type of analysis has not historically been accepted with regards to mitigation. Second, there is nothing in the proposed LDC Text Amendment or corresponding applications that would only allow the development of a Publix Supermarket. Rather, the pro-
posed commercial retail space could be occupied by any number of existing or unknown businesses or corporations, as the LDC does not and cannot regulate or require a specific business to occupy the property.”
Despite the outstanding issues, the applicants requested that their application still be considered by the planning commission on April 28 without traffic study approval. County staff said in its report that the proposed amendment will result in an adverse community change to Tavernier.
If the planning commission says “yes” to the proposed text amendment, it would head to the board of county commissioners (BOCC) for final approval. Developers would then need approval of a major conditional use permit to proceed with construction. That approval would need to be granted by the planning commission.
Plans by owners Daniel Barry Jr. and Archer Barry to close the Anthony’s clothing store in Key Largo and construct a 7-Eleven gas station and 24/7 convenience store saw resounding community opposition similar to the Publix project in Tavernier. The project, which was submitted to the county in February 2022, proposes 11 fueling stations adjacent to a Marathon gas station.
A virtual community meeting held in early January heard a number of residents sharing concerns over traffic and public safety. Grand Street resident Rosemary Donnelly voiced the difficulties her family, friends and neighbors face trying to cross U.S. 1 from their street to head south. She feared a 7-Eleven will bring more congestion to the area. Donnelly has two
children who cross the road in order to head south for class at Coral Shores High School.
“I’m stressed every morning,” she said. “I’m stressed when my elderly neighbors have to cross to go south.”
Plans originally showed four oneway driveways to enter and exit the property. Developers needed a variance to relax curb cut requirements by the county. That request was tabled by the planning commission at its Jan. 25 meeting to give the developers time to come back with a new plan.
An updated site plan submitted early March shows two full driveways at the northern end of the site to provide as much separation from Grand Street as possible. An updated traffic analysis found that a driveway to the gas station off Grand Street would create conflicts.
During the Jan. 24 virtual meeting, 12 county staff members who make up the DRC voiced no other major issues with an application for a major conditional use permit at the current Anthony’s clothing store.
Joe Scarpelli, planning commission chairman, said during the Jan. 25 variance hearing that he believes deceleration lanes are needed to access the proposed 7-Eleven development. Ron Demes, vice chair, said traffic will “hugely increase” when looking at a 7-Eleven compared to a clothing store.
The developer’s agent, Jason Green of Axis Infrastructure, said the project doesn’t create more traffic in comparison to destinations like a clothing store. Green said the gas station and convenience store only capture vehicles driving into and out of the Keys.
Planning commissioners will have the final say on the major conditional use permit.
Florida Keys residents were rudely awakened early April 20, not by the thunderous roars of a storm or the morning rooster. Rather, an emergency alert test sent screeching sounds around 4:45 a.m.
According to state emergency management officials, the alert was sent out by mistake. It had the Florida Department of Emergency Management apologizing and stating that “ a 4:45 a.m. wake up call isn’t ideal” hours later via Twitter.
“@FLSERT wants to apologize for the early morning text. Each month, we test emergency alerts on a variety
of platforms. This alert was supposed to be on TV, and not disturb anyone already sleeping,” the message reads.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis chimed in not long after that, stating that he ordered the division of emergency management and Kevin Guthrie, director, to bring swift accountability for the test of the emergency alert system during the wee hours of the morning.
“This was a completely inappropriate use of this system,” he said. “Stay tuned.”
DeSantis’ press secretary Bryan Griffin, said the person responsible will be fired.
A72-year-old Massachusetts man died on April 19 after he was pulled from the water on Alligator Reef off Islamorada.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Mark J. Gosciminski of South Easton was pronounced dead at Mariners Hospital in Tavernier.
Gosciminski was attempting to swim to a vessel at about 9:45 a.m. when he reportedly began to struggle. The U.S. Coast Guard responded as well as a U.S. Navy helicopter, which flew Gosciminski to the hospital. There were no signs of foul play. Autopsy results are pending.
Arecent Islamorada special meeting to discuss a series of code fixes was pushed to a workshop Thursday, May 4 after Vice Mayor Sharon Mahoney said she wanted the public to have ample time to give input.
Mahoney’s comments came after she learned residents would be limited to three minutes each to comment on 11 proposed code changes that were on the agenda and listed under the April 11 workshop portion of the meeting. The changes came to the dais after Dan Gulizio, village director of planning and development, gave a presentation last August that showed a host of inconsistencies and gaps in the current land development regulations. Gulizio said he planned to bring several proposed changes he considered housekeeping to the dais for approval.
Creating permanent regulations for mobile food trucks, which began in 2020 as a two-year pilot program, was one item before the dais for discussion during the special meeting. One proposal seeks to clear up inconsistencies between the definition for buildable area and lot area in the code,
while another would add single-family residences as a permitted use in the village’s multifamily zoning district.
Discussions surrounding these proposed changes, and others, weren’t substantive as originally planned due to concerns over the lack of public comment on the items. Mahoney called for another workshop to give residents the chance to ask questions and get answers to their concerns.
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to Village Manager Ted Yates. Gulizio gave a brief presentation of each code proposal to the dais before adjourning the roughly four-and-a-half-hour meeting. Yates said there are several chances to comment with each item going through a first and second reading. He also said the items were publicly introduced at multiple meetings of the village’s Local Planning Agency, which provides recommendations to the council on planning matters. Leaving the public out of the discussion was never the intent, Yates said.
“These exact items were noticed months ago at a full council meeting. They were advertised and published for all the public to read,” he said, adding that the items were then pulled and sent to the LPA, where it was advertised with opportunity for the public to speak. And some of those items came back to the LPA again.
to a first reading during the regular meeting, which begins at 5 p.m. Those items include the alcoholic beverage use permits, which repeals a section but keeps certain protections; adding single-family residences as a permitted use in multifamily zones; incorporating boat dealership as a major conditional use in tourist commercial zoning district; standardizing notice provisions for the development review process; and allowing a variance for lot area administratively, provided the request is limited to a maximum of 5% or 250 feet of the minimum required lot area.
Councilman Mark Gregg, who suggested the dais move forward with the code change items, said some have been before the public seven times.
“It was sort of short notice, really. I just want to open the door back up for the people in this community who this is going to affect, these code changes. … I’m not ready to vote on anything,” Mahoney said.
A council vote on the items wasn’t the plan for the workshop portion of the April 11 special meeting, according
Council members believed the April 11 meeting would allow residents to speak on each item. That wasn’t the case, however, with other resolutions up for consideration before the workshop on the code changes.
Two days later, at an April 13 regular village council meeting, the dais agreed to move several less controversial code fixes that were slated for the May 4 workshop at 3 p.m. ahead
Fronting thousands of dollars in move-in expenses can be challenging for working families or a single person needing a place to live sooner than later.
In the Florida Keys, a required first and last months’ rent — seemingly rising by the year as housing costs increase — on top of a security deposit can seem insurmountable.
State Rep. Jim Mooney’s House Bill 133, which passed through the House on April 20, seeks to address some of those issues through an option for a monthly fee in lieu of a security deposit
that the landlord can offer a tenant.
“That, to me, makes me feel comfortable that it’s been out there in the public atmosphere and has had adequate time to review and comment,” he said.
Changes to the mobile food vendor program, clearing inconsistencies between buildable area and lot area, and changes to farmers markets, flea markets and fairs will remain on the workshop agenda to allow ample time for public comment during the May 4 workshop at 3 p.m.
State Rep. Jim Mooney
Mooney’s bill, which failed to pass through the state legislature last session, doesn’t require a landlord to provide a tenant the option to pay a nominal, monthly fee. Per Mooney, those fees can be as low as $11 a month or upward of $25 monthly. It’s the landlord’s sole choice to offer such an arrangement for a tenant to pay a monthly fee to secure occupancy without dipping into their savings to pay a full security deposit upfront.
Tenants would still be required to pay the full security deposit once they have the means, as the monthly fee wouldn’t go toward that expense.
Funds paid monthly by the tenant can be used by the landlord at their discretion, such as for insurance or a surety bond.
Following a serious accident involving his fiancée just a week before, Mooney traveled to Tallahassee to present his bill before the full House on April 20. Mooney told fellow members that the bill places guardrails on a process that’s already occurring in Florida. His proposal was met with opposition by House Democrats claiming the bill was a “junk fee” and a tax on the poor renter, as Jacksonville-based state Rep. Angela Nixon stated.
Some 16 amendments were filed by Democrats to expand the bill and add what some Republican bill supporters referred to as rent control language. Mooney passionately responded to those remarks in his closing.
“There’s nothing in perpetuity here. When you sign a lease, it is
clearly stated that you may opt out of that fee at any given time,” he said. “If you get a bonus three days after you sign and you want to give the landlord $2,000, $1,000 or whatever the amount is, give it to them and opt out of the fee.”
“I think it’s wrong for your constituents to not have the opportunity to make the decisions themselves,” he continued. “This gets you and your family where you need to be at that moment.”
Per the bill, landlords who offer the monthly fee in lieu of security deposit arrangement must provide the option to all tenants renting dwelling units on the premises.
The House passed Mooney’s bill via an 89-22 vote. Similar legislation, Senate Bill 494, sponsored by Republican state Sen. Nick DiCeglie, is moving through several committees following favorable rulings.
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Coccoloba diversifolia is a native tree that produces a small reddish-purple fruit that my dog, Beau, likes to eat on our morning walks. Birds and other small mammals like to eat them, too, which is one reason one of the common names for the tree, and the fruit, is pigeon plum.
Pigeon plum can be eaten out of hand but is often made into jelly. It can also be used to make wine or distilled into a more potent beverage, a drink that has caused the pigeon plum also to be called the tie-tongue tree.
There is an island in the Florida Keys called Cocolobo Key – at least it was called that once or twice by mistake. Its real name is Adams Key, which dates back to at least the 1862 U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey that shows the identifier. The island has an interesting history, some based in fact and a bit that alludes to a connection with a local legend that has confounded and confused the historical record for centuries.
Some people have said that Adams Key served as the hideout for the legendary pirate Black Caesar, and Biscayne National Park has erected an interpretive panel alluding to the pirate’s history at a spot that overlooks the creek flowing between Old Rhodes and Elliott Keys, where an islet bearing the pirate’s name breaks through the surface. The creek, by the way, Caesars Creek, also bears his name. By most accounts, the pirate or pirates operated from a lair on Elliott Key – but Black Caesar is a tale for another day.
Adams Key was not much of a topic of conversation before the 20th century. It was not until after the turn of the century that the island began to build its notoriety as an exclusive fishing club that hosted Washington’s elite, including several presidents. It did not start that way.
As far as early ownership, the history appears to be a little murky. A report printed in the Tampa Daily Times on March 27, 1914, stated: “Land on Key Largo and Elliot’s key, the principal lime keys, has been selling fast this spring, among the purchasers being W.N. Hull, 240 acres; H.G. Ralston, 140 acres; Earl Fonda, 120 acres, being the whole of Adams key.”
Clearly, not all of that acreage was on the relatively small island listed in various newspaper articles as 79 acres, 77 acres,
and 28 acres. It is also possible that the island purchased by Mr. Fonda was misidentified, as the general history told about Adams Key is that it was owned by a man identified as Jeremiah Saunders. A Bahamian from Green Turtle Cay, Saunders received a land grant for acreage on Elliott and Adams Keys in 1886.
What he did on Adams Key is unclear, but on Elliott Key, he did what Elliott Key is perhaps best known for: he grew pineapples. According to a 1900 report published in the Florida Times Union, Saunders shipped 6,000 dozen red Spanish pineapples and 500 dozen Puerto Rico pineapples from his farm at Elliott Key.
The history of Adams Key began to develop in earnest when Saunders sold Adams Key in 1917, or at least that is the story often told about the island. If it was true that the island was sold to Carl Fisher in 1917, it makes a notice published in The Miami Herald on Oct. 2, 1916, a bit premature. The notice announced the application for a charter to form a not-for-profit social club called The Cocolobo Cay Club.
According to Article 1: “The name of the corporation shall be called ‘The Cocolobo Cay Club,’ and is said to be located on what is known as Adams Key.”
Article 3 stated: “Any white person of good moral character, eighteen years of age and over, shall be eligible for membership in said corporation.”
The board of directors consisted of Charles W. Kotcher, president; James. H. Snowden, vice president; Carl G. Fisher, secretary and treasurer; and W.E. Brown, and Frank B. Shutts.
A Jan. 14, 1919, article in the Miami News mentioned that Carl G. Fisher, Harry Stutz, and Robert Maypole of Miami Beach traveled from the mainland 40 miles south to Adams Key aboard Fisher’s “fast express cruiser,” the Shadow V. According to the article: “Cocolobo Cay, formerly known as Adams Key is owned by a few of those wealthy men, who have made it a beauty spot by erecting a commodious club house, building dockside facilities, and clearing up and improving the landscape.”
The New York Herald edition dated Jan. 30, 1921, posted a story about Fisher, the island, and the club. “The Cocolobo Club has a unique location. Carl Fisher, one of the most enthusiastic sportsmen in the southern part of the peninsula, established it a year ago on the spot where ‘Black Caesar,’ most famous of all Gulf pirates, used to make his headquarters in the buccaneering days of 1847.”
While the Black Caesar angle might not be anything more than a classic Florida Keys legend, the Cocolobo Cay Club became a playground for the elite, and that story will be explored in next week’s column.
‘COCOLOBO KEY’ PRIMED FOR PINEAPPLES AND PRIVATE CLUBThe grounds of the Cocolobo Cay Club at Adams Key. BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK/ Contributed
By: Tracy and Sean McDonald
Savannah Chadic carries the baton in a recent relay for Key West. RICK MacKENZIE/ Contributed
– Conchs coach Dave Perkins
Senior, Key West Track & Field
Key West’s Savannah Chadic has been making a name for herself on the track this season. The senior, whose blazing speed won her two individual district championships last week, is ranked second in the region in the 400 meter event and seventh in the 200 meter. Chadic’s 400 time of 56.02s should open the door for her to compete at the state level later in May. Chadic’s leadership was integral to the success of her sprint relay team and in bringing home district hardware for the entire team.
“Savannah leads on the track by example,” said coach Dave Perkins. “We depend on her to get the team ready to go.”
For her hard work on the track and the great things she is doing for Key West track and field, Savannah Chadic is this week’s Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.
“Savannah is one of the most talented runners we’ve had at Key West High School.”By: Tracy and Sean McDonald
Lady Conchs ranked first in 4A District 16 bracket
The Lady Conchs softball team picked up a road win against Westminster Christian on April 21, beating the Warriors 14-8. Chloe Gilday earned the win, pitching 5-2/3 innings and striking out five. Nevaeh Arnold closed the game, striking out another three batters over 1-1/3 innings. Ty Cervantes led the offense for Key West with three hits, including a double. Dharma Murray, Caroline Smith, Isabella Franco and Tavyn Gage each picked up a pair of hits and Miesha Hernandez, Scarlet Niles and Madelyn Perusse added one each to make it 14 total for Key West.
The 14-3 Conchs play their last regular season game at Western High School in Davie on Friday, April 28. They should claim a bye in the first round of the district tournament, placing them in the 4A District 16 championship game on May 4 if they can hold onto their top seed.
Marathon softball split a pair of games last week, picking up a forfeit win from Hialeah Educational Academy but falling to Gulliver 9-4 on April 17. The Lady Fins managed eight hits in the loss, with three from the bat of Elena Eubank. Sage Brown had two hits and Sara Robinson, Allison Garcia and Eli Roque each had one hit. Garcia was solid in the circle in the loss for Marathon, pitching to 30 batters over six innings and striking out nine while walking just two. The 7-4 Fins will play two more games before districts begin. Their first playoff game should be on May 2 in 2A District 16 action.
Coral Shores beat Mater Bay at home on April 19, 17-15. Freshman Ivy Tiedemann had four hits on four plate appearances for the ’Canes. Coach Lesa Boneé said the team hit the ball well but struggled defensively. The Lady Hurricanes played the next day, losing 9-3 against Ransom Everglades on April 20. The ’Canes ended their regular season with a 5-6 record. The Hurricanes will host the South Florida conference championship game against Mater Bay on Friday, April 28 at 5 p.m.
Keys prep lacrosse season closes with district champion squad’s loss
The scoring machine that is Key West reached the net just four times in its regional quarterfinal loss to Delray Beach’s American Heritage High School on April 21. The Lady Conchs ended their season at 11-3, with a perfect 6-0 record in their district. Unfortunate seeding pitted the Lady Conchs against the top-ranked Stallions. The 22-4 loss effectively ends their season, which has been nothing short of amazing. American Heritage will move on to face the other American Heritage High School out of Plantation in the semifinals.
During rehearsal inside the Key Largo School cafeteria, dozens of boys and girls from KLS and Ocean Studies Charter School belted out the lyrics to “A Whole New World,” the hit song from Disney’s “Aladdin.” The curtain on this KLS show rises on Friday, April 28 and it’s a big deal; it’s the first KLS production in over 25 years. The excitement here is palpable.
“We’re trying on costumes and kids are bouncing around. The librarian told me she’s had more people come in and request ‘Aladdin’ books than she’s ever seen before,” gushed Michele Zofchak, KLS Drama Club director.
The cast of this musical is a large one, made up of 45 students from third through eighth grade. A few second-graders in the ESOL program (English to Speakers of Other Languages) are also participating. This “Aladdin” musical is a dual-language edition, scripted in English and Spanish with translation throughout.
“Most of my lines are actually in Spanish, but when it gets towards the end I change to English,” said KLS eighth-grader Shelly Gonzalez. She landed one of the lead roles, that of Jasmine. Gonzalez moved to the United States from Cuba when she was in second grade and learned to speak English.
“Now she’s perfectly fluent and is excited to be able to share Spanish in this way with her family as well, making sure that people in her family who might not speak English as well are going to be able to enjoy the show,” Zofchak said.
Ocean Studies Charter School seventh-grader Ali Wheatley learned Spanish for her role as the Sultan, an experience she says was rewarding.
“All of my cast members have been so kind and so supportive in helping me, one of them even recorded herself saying my lines so I could listen to them and learn my Spanish accent,” said Wheatley.
Zofchak says community backing for the Key Largo School Drama Club has been overwhelming.
“We have had so many great supporters,” she said.
Zofchak credits generous donations from the Keys Children’s Foundation and the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys (CFFK) for making this drama club and its “Aladdin” pro-
duction possible. On April 5, the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys presented a check for $11,000 to KLS to support the production by supplying costumes for all of the students.
Last year, CFFK awarded KLS a grant of $10,000 to help re-establish the drama club.
“It’s always so heartening to see how our Keys community pulls together,” said Elizabeth Brown in a press release. Brown is the vice president of philanthropy for the Community Foundation. “The foundation is proud to support projects like this that have a wide impact in the community.”
The impact of a drama club for children in the Upper Keys is so positive, say parents like Kristy Linares. Her daughter Luisa is in the third grade. Over the summer, Linares took Luisa to New York to see “Aladdin” on Broadway. When Luisa found out the musical was going to be performed here, she jumped at the chance to participate and has grown from the experience.
“She’s come out of her shell. She was very shy as a young girl. Now she is loving theater and she’s looking up to the big kids in the group,” said Linares.
“It’s never a dull moment for sure,” said show choreographer Kelly Shaw. She teaches second grade at KLS.
“It’s challenging working with all the different ages and all the different skill sets, but they are so eager, they are loving it,” added Shaw.
Taking to the stage will be a new and exciting experience for these young actors. Butterflies are to be expected.
“I’m a little nervous because this is my first time and it’s going to be a bunch of people coming in, but I’m really excited because I think it’s going to be a great show and everybody’s going to love it,” said Gonzalez.
“I’m so excited, I can’t wait, it’s so much fun and everything has been amazing. Miss Z does an amazing job. I’m so happy to be a part of this,” added Wheatley.
Opening night is Friday, April 28 at 7 p.m. The musical will take place inside the Coral Shores High School Performing Arts Center. There will be a total of five performances. Tickets are $5 if bought online in advance or $10 at the door. For more information on the show and how to purchase tickets, scan the QR code here.
1. ‘Aladdin’ cast members pose in their new costumes during a check presentation from the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys. 2. Michele Zofchak, KLS Drama Club director, shows Anthony Castillo-Torres his new costume for the upcoming production of ‘Aladdin.’ CONTRIBUTED. 3. Shelly Gonzalez and Ali Wheatley prepare to play Jasmine and the Sultan in the upcoming dual language edition of Disney’s ‘Aladdin.’ 4. Rene Castillo, Jefferson Argueta and James Blanco check out their costumes for the upcoming production of ‘Aladdin.’
members sing the lyrics to the song ‘A Whole New World’ during a recent rehearsal at Key Largo School. KELLIE BUTLER FARRELL/Keys Weekly
Twenty-nine local scouts attend the Scouting for Clean Waterways Ambassador training program in November at the Brinton Environmental Center. They received training and experiential education to take back to their local communities and plan their own waterway cleanup. CONTRIBUTED
By the end of 2023, the Boy Scouts of America Sea Base hopes to have a 2,000-pound pile of trash in the middle of its Lower Matecumbe Key campus.
The pile of bottle caps, fishing line, derelict traps and other marine debris will serve as a monument to a job well done. According to NOAA, there are between 20 million and 1.8 billion pieces of plastic along U.S. coastlines, with an estimated 8 million metric tons entering the ocean every year. To address this issue, in 2022, Sea Base founded the Scouting for Clean Waterways initiative, a nationwide effort to reduce marine and waterway debris.
Since Sea Base – the only Scout Centre of Excellence for Nature, Environment and Sustainability (SCENES) in the United States – was established in the 1980s, the scouts have taken an active role in education, conservation and restoration of the marine environment. Alongside sailing, kayaking and scuba diving, coral restoration with the Brinton Environmental Center, shark tagging, fish counts and debris clean-up projects are part of the adventure that the teenage scouts from across the country have during their week at Sea Base.
“We can encourage young people in that way, get them involved and change their conservation mindset, and then we cloak all of that in adventure, so at the end of the day, instead of them just saying, ‘Yeah, I’ve learned a bunch of stuff,’ they say, ‘I had the greatest adventure, and, by the way, I made a difference,’” said Tim Stanfill, director of program operations. “It changes the mindset of, ‘I went somewhere to learn something’ to ‘And I learned it and was cool,’ to ‘Holy cow, I had the greatest adventure of my life. And by the way, I did all of this really positive stuff, and I can talk about it.’”
For years, Sea Base has partnered with local and nationwide efforts and organizations like PADI Aware, NOAA’s Goal: Clean Seas Florida Keys, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida State Parks for debris removal projects. The
new Scouting for Clean Waterways program unites all the debris clean-up projects.
With the goal of removing 2,000 pounds of trash in 2023, scouts attending Sea Base will learn how to spot and safely remove marine debris while diving as a part of PADI’s Dive Against Debris. In 2022, they removed over 1,000 pounds. In addition, participants in the Keys Adventure Sailing Program will spend part of the week this summer at Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park, kayaking in the mangroves, snorkeling in the sea grass and removing debris.
“By the time we get all the way around the island, we will have to restart, unfortunately, because more trash will wash ashore. It always does,” Stanfill said. “So, it’ll be one of those things I don’t think that will ever win. But we can create the best environment we can and by educating long-term, we have the opportunity to do that.”
Scouting for Clean Waterways also expands the efforts nationwide through the Ambassador Award. The goal is to allow all 15,000 scouts that attend Sea Base every year the chance to earn the SCENE Ambassador Award by participating in a waterway, shoreline or marine debris or litter removal project while at Sea Base and then, after returning home, educating others and planning a clean-up in their own communities. Any scout who participates in these cleanups back home can earn the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) SCENE Award.
“The purpose of the awards program is to get as many people across the country cleaning up as many waterways as possible. That’s just the incentive when you’re 12, 13, 14, 15 years old,” Stanfill said. “It’s pretty cool to have an incentive and to go out and do something when someone tells you about the amazing experience they had at Sea Base, and then they say, ‘Hey, by the way, you can be part of my adventure.’”
And besides the award and a great adventure, the scouts leave with an ownership and a recognition of the impact they’ve made too.
Scouts remove 160 pounds of fabric, 157 pounds of plastic, 74 pounds of wood, 42 pounds of metals, 33 pounds of glass and 14 pounds of foam from the shoreline during the Ambassador training program.
“We’re really building people with character that are prepared to assume leadership responsibility,” Stanfill said. “And that is immensely powerful, especially as we get to tackle a lot of these major issues.”
One young woman from Knoxville, Tennessee who attended Sea Base several years ago decided to pursue environmental law after experiencing the underwater environment and recognizing its need for protection.
“I keep joking to my friends that I’m saving the world, but, you know, that’s not entirely false,” another young man said in an interview with Sea Base. More information on Sea Base is at bsaseabase. org. More information about how to help monitor marine debris is at marinedebris.noaa.gov/collectingmarine-debris-data.
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DEADLINE: 4/30/2023
There has been a lot of discussion regarding the direction and use of the Tea Table and Indian Key Fills. The Islamorada Council wants to hear your opinion:
#1 Are you a registered voter in the Village of Islamorada? (Yes/No)
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Do you support a park-like development of the fills with parking, launching ramp, picnic tables and trash collection services open to the general public? (Yes/No)
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Do you support three 15-minute time limited parking spaces on the northbound side of the road and three 15-minute time limited parking spaces on the southbound of the road to allow for scenic overlook and pictures? (Yes/No)
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If you do support further development at the Fills, are you willing to pay for the improvement and yearly maintenance costs through your property taxes? (Yes/No)
THURSDAY, May 11, 6:15-7:30 p.m., Bud N' Mary's Marina Mandatory captains meeting (in-person and virtual), gear pick-up and Mote coral nursery tour. Free beer from Florida Keys Brewing Co.
FRIDAY, May 12, debris clean up is open from sunrise to sunset, Key Largo to Big Pine Key Trash Derby opens, debris collection allowed for I.CARE Trash Derby teams.
SATURDAY, May 13, sunrise to noon, Key Largo to Big Pine Key, debris collection allowed for I.CARE Trash Derby teams.
SATURDAY, May 13. 1-8 p.m., Founders Park in Islamorada, I.CARE Trash Derby Festival & Awards Ceremony - Music, Food, Vendors, Raffle, Silent Auction, and Awards
THREE WAYS Reserve a spot with your favorite dive shop
Register your own team on your own boat –completely free
Register your own team for a shore-based cleanup –completely free
OVER $5,800 IN CASH PRIZES!!!!
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Eats was recently invited to Sirius XM’s Radio Margaritaville Sunset Walk Studio, and I couldn’t be more over the moon.
Let me start from the beginning. I’m constantly asked, “Why do you take vacations to Margaritaville if you live in the Keys?” Those who inquire live in the Keys and never visited Margaritaville, or they’ve been to Margaritaville but never the Keys. It’s like saying, why go out to dinner if you know how to cook?
My dad and uncles are secondgeneration Italian and grew up in New York. I’ll never forget the story I was told time and time again as I complained about living in the Keys as a kid. My dad would spout off, “There I
was 18 years old shoveling snow and my mom yells there’s a phone call for me. My friend had just moved to Key Largo with his family. He told me it was ridiculously hot and he was going on the boat. I look around at all the snow surrounding me and not even a month later I packed one duffle bag, a couple hundred bucks, moved down and never looked back”.
Once my father got to the Keys, he was on island time. Bob Marley and Jimmy Buffett were staples on our house radio.
As a child when we would vacation to Orlando, I’d interrogate my parents. Why do we always go to Universal and not Disney? The answer was quick: Universal had a Margaritaville spot to lounge and soak in the vibes. You can’t help but notice the towering volcano right when you walk into the restaurant. On the hour, you’ll feel the restaurant starting to rumble from the bass speakers. The television goes berserk. Emergency sirens blare as you hear the sounds of a volcano erupting only to look over and see a bright green cock-
tail spewing from the top and trickling all the way down to the blender. Once it’s filled to the brim, the volcano lets out a large audible “burp,” followed by Jimmy Buffett’s voice shouting “I think we made it to Margaritaville, everybody.”
Little did I know many years later, now in my 30s, I would be invited to host my very own guest DJ show on Radio Margaritaville on Sirius XM. A segment they call “Fruitcakes on the Radio” named after a funny little Jimmy Buffett tune that was a chart-topper. Here I was this past weekend walking up to the shiny new Margaritaville Studios and saying in the mic, “Hey there parrot heads, I’m Samantha D from the Florida Keys and I think we made it to Margaritaville, everybody!” The experience was beyond flattering and just all-around incredible.
I was guided by their head host, J.D. Spradlin. I did a lengthy intro about myself, picked four Jimmy Buffett songs and got to explain what they meant to me. I talked about my passions and of course I mentioned having my own column for the Keys Weekly and what a dream that has been.
They even had me enjoying a Land-
shark lager in the booth. We stayed onsite at Margaritaville Orlando’s cottages, a cute three-bedroom decked out in bright tropical colors. The resort is its own world with multiple restaurants and bars, making sure there’s no need to leave.
The Sirius XM studio also resides here on the famous sunset walk. If you’re ever looking for me, the pool is where I’ll be. Not only is the water always the ideal temperature, the crowd is upbeat, the music is live, drinks are plentiful and the food is unreal. I tell everyone and I’ve mentioned this on my blog, some of the best seafood dishes I’ve had here are better than anywhere else I’ve ever been. Their peel-and-eat shrimp are squeaky clean, boiled in beer and have just the right bite. The menu names would crack up any Keys local, with cocktails like “The Overseas Hwy” and “Snake Creek Bridge Margarita.”
Buffett has created an entire brand with the same roots as me, the Florida Keys. Keep an eye out on Florida Keys Eats on Instagram for when the Radio Margaritaville show will air. As always, my local Keys community, thank you for your support.
TRIP SPARKS MEMORIES AND SOME KEYS SPOTLIGHT ON SIRIUS XMSAMANTHA DELLILO is a Keys native who has a passion for all things food. She runs the local food blog, “Florida Keys Eats.” FLORIDA KEYS EATS
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Established in 1991, Florida Bay Outfi ers bills itself as “Key Largo’s Coolest Store!” It is your one-stop shop for kayaks, clothing and bathing suits. Brands carried include Onewheel, ORCA, SunBum, Costa Del Mar sunglasses, FloGrown and more.
Need a grill for a tailgate or sandbar party? You’ll find it at Florida Bay Outfi ers. Looking for kids clothes or some cool resort wear? Visit Florida Bay Outfi ers. Same for paddleboards and paddles.
“We started out as a kayak outfi er and have evolved into so much more,” said owner Robert Stoky. “We really focus on our customers' wants and needs, and if we don’t have what they are looking for, we go out of our way to find the product.”
With eight employees, the business is involved in the community through events and sponsorships as well as through memberships with the Key Largo and Marathon chambers of commerce. “We love the Florida Keys and our way of life down here,” said Stoky. “As locals, we support local e orts. There is no be er place on Earth to live than right here in the Florida Keys.”
104050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo
It’s the bright pink building in front of the Caribbean Club. 305-451-3018
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Hi friends!
Reef is a red fox that was saved from a fur farm. He now lives in Key Largo with his human, Nicole Navarro.
Reef the fox here with your weekly “Reef’s Report.” The last week was pretty uneventful for me personally. No groundbreaking news to report on, no new animals coming to the Keys and no fun celebrities came to visit.
I think that last part needs to change. I would really love to meet Tim Gunn or Stella McCartney.
My mother, on the other hand, had an eventful weekend. She had to brave the traffic and head up to Home Depot to place the large order to be delivered for Libby and Louie’s new enclosure upgrade. Mom said it was “awful” and that she is “never driving on the stretch on the weekend ever again.”
Mom also participated in a panel after the screening of “Real Fur” on Tuesday evening. This was a private, online event, hosted by the production company and director, Taimoor Choudry. You might remember that my fox friends and I made a cameo appearance in this documentary that raises awareness of the fur trade, particularly in Canada. Mom got to talk about what it is like caring for foxes once they have been saved from fur farms, our health issues,
our specific needs and how amazing we are as a species, which should never have been ripped from the wild over one century ago for something as ridiculous as a fashion item. Anyway, when this film becomes available to the public, I will let you all know.
On Friday, April 28, my mom and little Kai fox will visit Kinder in the Keys. If you weren’t aware, Pawsitive Beginnings and Kinder in the Keys recently partnered to bring their clients a unique opportunity to meet survivors of a different species. Partnering with Kinder in the Keys to share the stories of survival from the fox’s perspective has proven to be a healing experience for the women. Realizing that these animals, which were born into a life of suffering and trauma, once rescued, have overcome their past and now live a life that they never knew was possible, has given hope to the women that they can do the same. Trauma knows no boundaries when it comes to species. Every sentient being on the planet is susceptible to being exposed to trauma in various forms.
Word on the street is we may be creating a new partnership with another organization in town, but I won’t know more until next week. So again, I will keep you posted.
Anywho, that’s all for this week. Follow along on all of our social media pages by heading to our website and clicking the links on the bottom of the page at pawsitivebeginnings. org.
Until next time, Reef, over and out!
This big boy is still looking for his furever home. Samson is about 4 years old and the sweetest boy you could ever meet. He is a very interesting mixed breed and extremely handsome. He is a big, 80-pound boy, but he has short legs like a bassett, while his big head looks more like an Akita. Samson gets along with other dogs, he’s doing pretty well with cats, he loves children and is super sweet and gentle. He even has his own Facebook page, thanks to his amazing foster family. If you would like to meet Samson, please complete an application at www.mprescues.org, or attend the adoption event at MarrVelous Pet Rescues from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 30.
April 28-May 7
• Key Largo School Drama Club’s production of Disney’s “Aladdin” at the Coral Shores Performing Arts Center.
Friday, April 28
• Pasta Mangia fundraiser for the Domestic Abuse Shelter of the Florida Keys from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Doc’s Diner, Key Largo. $30 for adults and $10 for those 3-12 years old. Tickets at First State Bank, at MM 97, or Tradewinds office of Doc Boilini.
Saturday, April 29
• REEF Arts & Science Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at REEF campus, MM 98.3, median, Key Largo.
Tuesday, May 2
• Mote Marine Laboratory tour through Islamorada nursery at 2 p.m. at Bud N’ Mary’s Marina, MM 79.8, oceanside, Islamorada. Visit mote.org/ tours to sign up.
Wednesday, May 3
• Just Older Youth (JOY) Center classes from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Visit justolderyouthinc.org for a complete schedule.
• Book Lovers Book Chat at 11 a.m. at Key Largo library. Chat about a book you’ve read.
Wednesday, May 4
• Islamorada council meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Founders Park Community Center.
• Great Decisions: Economic Warfare & Russia discussion at 2 p.m. at Key Largo library. The Foreign Policy Association’s largest discussion group on world affairs.
• MarrVelous Pet Rescues’ Yappy Hour from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bayside Grill, Key Largo.
Friday, May 5
• Keys to Peace presents full moon meditation, sound healing and drum circle from 5 to 7 p.m. at Coconut Cove Resort, 84801 Overseas Highway, Islamorada.
Saturday, May 6
• 16th annual Kentucky Derby fundraiser from 5-6:45 p.m. at Ziggie & Mad Dog’s, Islamorada. Proceeds support the Upper Keys Humane Society.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
BEST LIEN SERVICES INC., LOCATED AT 7290 SW 41 ST, MIAMI, FL 33155, WILL SELL AT A RESERVE PUBLIC SALE ON MAY 24, 2023 AT 9:00 AM THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES AT SAID LOCATION TO SATISFY LIEN
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 713.585 OF THE FLORIDA STATUES.
2004 XMO VS XMO08161M404
DATE OF SALE: MAY 24,2023 AT 9:00 AM LOCATION: :97951 OVERSEAS
HWY KEYLARGO, FL33037 P#:305-852-2025
OWNER/LIENHOLDER: TYLER WESTBROOK/GOODFAITH TO PD 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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DISTRICT II ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC II)
(From the city limits of Key West to the west end of the Seven Mile Bridge) of the
MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL has an opening for a LODGING INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE – shall be owners or operating/general managers of motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks, or other tourist accommodations which are subject to bed tax in the tax collection district for which they are applying.
Any person wishing to participate on the District II Advisory Committee of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council within the district so noted above, may request an application by emailing sydney@fla-keys.com.
Completed applications should be emailed to sydney@fla-keys. com, or may be sent via U.S. Mail to the address below:
Department DAC
Monroe County Tourist Development Council 1201 White Street, Suite 102 Key West, FL 33040
Deadline for receipt of applications at the above address is Friday, May 19, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. A resume may be attached to the application.
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDI-
NANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO
WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on May 17, 2023, at 9:00 A.M. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Harvey Government Center, 1200 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider adopting the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AMENDING
SECTION 8-37 (“PASSAGE OF FOUR YEARS TO PROSECUTIONS”) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF MONROE COUNTY
TO CLARIFY THAT CODE COMPLIANCE PROSECUTIONS MUST BE INITIATED WITHIN FOUR YEARS OF THE ACTUAL DISCOVERY OF THE VIOLATION BY THE MONROE COUNTY CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING THAT THIS CONSTITUTES AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE THAT THE RESPONDENT CARRIES THE BURDEN TO RAISE AND DISCHARGE BEFORE THE CODE COMPLIANCE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE; TO CLARIFY THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO PROSECUTION(S) BASED UPON FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PERMIT; TO CLARIFY THAT WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT, SUCH AS DEVELOPMENT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONSTRUCTION OR LAND CLEARING), IS CONSIDERED A CONTINUING
VIOLATION THAT CONTINUES UNTIL REQUIRED AFTER-THEFACT PERMIT(S) ARE OBTAINED AND CLOSED OUT. The proposed ordinance may be inspected by the public at the Monroe County website by viewing the agenda packet for the May 17, 2023 meeting, which will be posted beginning on May 5, 2023 at: http://monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/citizens/default. aspx. The ordinance may also be viewed at the Monroe County Attorney’s office at 1111 12th St. Ste. 408 Key West, FL 33040. The public can participate in the May 17, 2023 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL by attending in person or via Zoom. The Zoom link can be found in the agenda at http://monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/citizens/ default.aspx.
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 8:30a.m.— 5:00p.m., prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call “711”. Live Closed-Captioning is available via our web portal @ http://monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/Citizens/ Default.aspx for meetings of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners.
Dated at Key West, Florida, this 21st day of April, 2023.
KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Ex Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY
ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on May 17, 2023, at 9:00 A.M. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Harvey Government Center, 1200 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider adopting the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADDING DIVISION 4 TO ARTICLE VII, OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES INCLUDING
SECTION 2-428 THROUGH 2-432, TO CREATE THE MONROE COUNTY CONSERVATION LANDS ORDINANCE WHICH ESTABLISHES A DEFINITION OF “MONROE COUNTY CONSERVATION LANDS”; DEFINES THE ROLE OF THE COUNTY LAND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SAID LANDS; CREATES A PROCESS TO ADD COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTIES TO THE INVENTORY OF MONROE COUNTY CONSERVATION LANDS; AND PROVIDES FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The proposed ordinance may be inspected by the public at the Monroe County website by viewing the agenda packet for the May 17, 2023 meeting, which will be posted beginning on May 5, 2023 at: http:// monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/ citizens/default.aspx. The ordinance may also be viewed at the Monroe County Attorney’s office at 1111 12th St. Ste. 408 Key West, FL 33040.
The public can participate in the May 17, 2023 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL by attending in person or via Zoom. The Zoom link can be found in the agenda at http:// monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/ citizens/default.aspx.
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) 2924441, between the hours of 8:30a.m.—5:00p.m., prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call “711”. Live Closed-Captioning is available via our web portal @ http://monroecountyfl.iqm2. com/Citizens/Default.aspx for meetings of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners. Dated at Key West, Florida, this 21st day of April, 2023.
KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Ex Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida
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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS
City of Key Colony Beach
600 W Ocean Drive Key Colony Beach, FL, 33501
ITB - Invitation to Bid City Hall ITB -2023001-0-2023/DJT
The City of Key Colony Beach Commissioners requests interested parties to submit formal sealed bids/proposals for the above.
Scope of Work: See bid package Ordering Instructions: This package can be downloaded from DemandStar Corporation on our website at https://www. demandstar.com.
Bid Bond: See bid package
Pre/Bid Proposal Conference:
NON-MANDATORY SEE BID
PACKAGE
Due Date/Time: 6/5/2023 4:00:00
PM Eastern City of Key Colony Beach must receive bids no later than said date and time. Bids received after such time will be returned unopened.
NOTE: ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS/RESPONDENTS ARE HEREBY CAUTIONED NOT TO CONTACT ANY MEMBER OF THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH STAFF OR OFFICIALS OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED CONTACT PERSON.
M/WBE's are encouraged to participate in the bid process.
Contact:
David Turner City Administrator
Phone: 305-289-1212 ext. 2
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
On June 5, 2023, at 10:00AM, Vacation Ownership Title Agency, Inc., whose address is 2900 Adams St., C-19, Riverside, CA 92504, as Trustee pursuant to the Notice of Appointment of Trustee recorded March 8, 2023 in Official Records Book 3214, Page 2438, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, will, in accordance with Sec. 721.855, Florida Statutes, sell at public auction to the highest bidder at front entrance to Monroe County Courthouse, 302 Fleming St., Key West, FL 33040 all right, title, and interest in and to the timeshare units and weeks described in Exhibit ‘’A’’ attached hereto, all of such timeshare units and weeks being in The Reef at Marathon, according to the Declaration of Condominium for The Reef at Marathon, a Condominium recorded in Book 849 at Page 2268, and any amendments thereto. The foreclosure is in respect of Claims of Lien (the ‘’Lien’’) recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41 in the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida with respect to each of the aforesaid timeshare units and weeks.
EXHIBIT “A” WILLIAM L.
MALONEY, LEONOR MALONEY, JOHN BILLER AND CYNTHIA N. BILER, Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to: P.O. BOX 610041, NORTH MIAMI, FL 33261; Claim of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL. Total Due: $2,938.36 as of April 21, 2023; Described as Unit
Condominium. JAMIE FAULRING, Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to: 9138 STATE RD., COLDEN, NY 14033; Claim of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL.
Total Due: $3,369.65 as of April 21, 2023; Described as Unit No. 11, Week No. 52, THE REEF AT MARATHON, a Condominium.
JAMIE FAULRING, Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to: 9138 STATE RD., COLDEN, NY 14033; Claim of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL.
Total Due: $7,238.66 as of April 21, 2023; Described as Unit No. 15, Week No. 50, THE REEF AT MARATHON, a Condominium. JAMIE FAULRING, Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to: 9138 STATE RD., COLDEN, NY 14033; Claim of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL.
Total Due: $4,346.31 as of April 21, 2023; Described as Unit No. 15, Week No. 51, THE REEF AT MARATHON, a Condominium. EDDY FAYLE, Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to: P.O. BOX 2231, BUCKEYE LAKE, OH 43008-2231; Claim of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL.
Total Due: $4,275.85 as of April 21, 2023; Described as Unit No. 2, Week No. 41, THE REEF AT MARATHON, a Condominium. EFREN GALLARDO AND BRUNA GALLARDO, Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to: 905 E. 24TH ST., HIALEAH, FL 33013; Claim of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL. Total Due: $5,482.26 as of April 21, 2023; Described as Unit No. 12, Week No. 46, THE REEF AT MARATHON, a Condominium. ALLEN C. HOWERTON AND JANET K. HOWERTON, Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to: 7471 S. CLINTON ST., APT. 1503, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112; Claim of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL. Total Due: $5,024.86 as of April 21, 2023; Described as Unit No. 18, Week No. 13, THE REEF AT MARATHON, a Condominium. WILLIAM MARTIN, Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to:
7822 KILBOURN AVE., SKOKIE, IL 60077; Claim of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL. Total Due: $4,601.57 as of April 21, 2023; Described as Unit No. 02, Week No. 03, THE REEF AT MARATHON, a Condominium. WILLIAM MARTIN, Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to:
7822 KILBOURN AVE., SKOKIE, IL 60077; Claim of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL. Total Due:
$4,435.31 as of April 21, 2023; Described as Unit No. 02, Week No. 04, THE REEF AT MARATHON, a Condominium. WILLIAM MARTIN, Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to:
7822 KILBOURN AVE., SKOKIE, IL 60077; Claim of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL. Total Due:
$4,826.96 as of April 21, 2023; Described as Unit No. 02, Week No. 5, THE REEF AT MARATHON, a Condominium. WILLIAM MARTIN, Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to:
7822 KILBOURN AVE., SKOKIE, IL 60077; Claim of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL. Total Due: $5,697.80 as of April 21, 2023;
Described as Unit No. 22, Week No. 40, THE REEF AT MARATHON, a Condominium. MILLENNIUM HOLDING CORP., Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to: P.O. BOX 615, LAKE DELTON, WI 53940; Claim of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL.
Total Due: $8,980.43 as of April 21, 2023; Described as Unit No. 16, Week No. 49, THE REEF AT MARATHON, a Condominium. CAROL B. NISSEN, Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to: 280 N. SYKES CREEK PKWY., MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32953; Claim of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL. Total Due: $3,786.72 as of April 21, 2023; Described as Unit No. 15, Week No. 20, THE REEF AT MARATHON, a Condominium. ALAN SACKS, Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to: 1022
TARPON AVE., PORT ISABEL, TX 78578; Claim of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL. Total Due: $26,887.06 as of April 21, 2023; Described as Unit No. 14, Week No. 33, THE REEF AT MARATHON, a Condominium. ALAN SACKS, Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to: 1022
TARPON AVE., PORT ISABEL, TX 78578; Claim of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL. Total Due: $11,261.23 as of April 21, 2023; Described as Unit No. 14, Week No. 47, THE REEF AT MARATHON, a Condominium. ALAN SACKS, Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to: 1022
TARPON AVE., PORT ISABEL, TX 78578; Claim of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL. Total Due:
$9,565.07 as of April 21, 2023; Described as Unit No. 14, Week No. 43, THE REEF AT MARATHON, a Condominium. CHARLES L. TALLENT AND MARIETTA TALLENT, Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to:
14532 BOURNEMUTH DR., SHELBY, MI 48315; Claim of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL.
Total Due: $5,230.77 as of April 21, 2023; Described as Unit No. 18, Week No. 44, THE REEF AT MARATHON, a Condominium. DAVID H. TUCKER AND JANIECE
A. TUCKER, Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to:
6200 TOLLBRIDGE RD., BELTON, TX 76513-7581; Claim of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL.
Total Due: $6,683.61 as of April 21, 2023; Described as Unit No. 2, Week No. 34, THE REEF AT MARATHON, a Condominium. ELLSWORTH F. WARMOUTH, JR., Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to: 6 EAGLE LANE, PALM HARBOR, FL 34683; Claim of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL. Total Due: $6,208.21 as of April 21, 2023; Described as Unit No. 2, Week No. 31, THE REEF AT MARATHON, a Condominium. SHERRI Y. WIDMANN, Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to: 3321 ORANGE BLOSSOM CT., PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410; Claim of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL. Total Due: $6,807.89 as of April 21, 2023; Described as Unit No. 16, Week No. 40, THE REEF AT MARATHON, a Condominium. LISA L. WOJCIECHOWSKI, Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to: 404 LAKE DORA RD., MT. DORA, FL 32757; Claim
of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL. Total Due: $8,731.14 as of April 21, 2023; Described as Unit No. 12, Week No. 21, THE REEF AT MARATHON, a Condominium. WALTER WOJCIECHOWSKI AND LISA L. WOJCIECHOWSKI, Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to: 404 LAKE DORA RD., MT. DORA, FL 32757; Claim of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL. Total Due: $12,360.63
as of April 21, 2023; Described as Unit No. 8, Week No. 35, THE REEF AT MARATHON, a Condominium. LISA L. WOJCIECHOWSKI, Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose sent via first class mail and certified mail to: 404 LAKE DORA RD., MT. DORA, FL 32757; Claim of Lien recorded February 23, 2023 in Book 3213 at Page 41, Public Records of Monroe County, FL. Total Due: $11,013.23
as of April 21, 2023; Described as Unit No. 15, Week No. 37, THE REEF AT MARATHON, a Condominium. The default of each obligor that is the basis for the foreclosure is the failure of the obligors to make payment of assessments under the applicable provisions of the Declaration of Condominium referenced above and under Sec. 721.15, Florida Statutes. Exhibit ‘’A’’ attached hereto also sets forth: the names and notice addresses of each obligor and any junior interest holders (if applicable); the amounts secured by the Lien (and per diem amounts, if applicable) to account for further accrual of the amounts secured by the Lien. The obligors may cure the default and any junior interest holder (if applicable) may redeem its interest up to the date the Trustee issues the certificate of sale by paying in full the amounts due. The sale hereunder will be made without any covenants or warranty.
EXECUTED this 18th day of April 2023. Vacation Ownership Title Agency, Inc., as Trustee: By: Deborah Macias, Authorized
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO.: 23-CP-000047-P
IN RE: ESTATE OF JEAN ELLEN PINDER, Deceased.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
The administration of the estate of Jean Ellen Pinder, deceased, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Suite 2, Plantation Key, Florida 33070.
The file number for the estate is 23-CP-000047-P. The estate is testate and the date of the decedent’s Will is March 23, 2017.
The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in Section 90.5021, Florida Statutes, applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative.
Any interested person on whom a copy of the notice of administration is served must file with the court, on or before the date that is 3 months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on that person, any objection that challenges the validity of the will or any codicils, venue, or jurisdiction of the court. The 3 month time period may only be extended for estoppel based upon a misstatement by the personal representative regarding the time period within which an objection must be filed. The time period may
not be extended for any other reason, including affirmative representation, failure to disclose information, or misconduct by the personal representative or any other person. Unless sooner barred by section 733.212(3), Florida Statutes, all objections to the validity of a will or any codicils, venue or the jurisdiction of the court must be filed no later than the earlier of the entry of an order of final discharge of the personal representative or 1 year after service of the notice of administration.
Persons who may be entitled to exempt property under section 732.402, Florida Statutes, will be deemed to have waived their rights to claim that property as exempt property unless a petition for determination of exempt property is filed by such persons or on their behalf on or before the later of the date that is 4 months after the date of service of a copy of the notice of administration on such persons or the date that is 40 days after the date of termination of any proceedings involving the construction, admission to probate, or validity of the will or involving any other matter affecting any part of the exempt property.
Unless an extension is granted pursuant to section 732.2135(2), Florida Statutes, an election to take an elective share must be filed on or before the earlier of the date that is 6 months after the date of service of a copy of the notice of administration on the surviving spouse, an agent under chapter 709, Florida Statutes, or a guardian of the property of the surviving spouse; or the date that is 2 years after the date of the decedent's death. Under certain circumstances and by failing to contest the will, the recipient of the notice of administration may be waiving his or her right to contest the validity of a trust or other writing incorporated by reference into a will.
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Personal Representative: Jeffery M. Fine 9010 S.W. 117 Street Miami, Florida 33176
Attorney for Personal
Representative: Nicholas E. Christin, Esquire Florida Bar Number: 179561 Patricia D. Blanco, Esquire Florida Bar Number: 101707 Wicker, Smith, O'Hara. McCoy & Ford, P.A.
Attorneys for Personal Representative 2800 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Suite 800 Coral Gables, Florida 33139 Telephone: (305) 448-3939 Fax: (305) 530-9409 E-Mail: miapleasdings@ wickermsith.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-000047-P IN RE: ESTATE OF JEAN ELLEN PINDER Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Jean Ellen Pinder, deceased, whose date of death was January 9, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Suite 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
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: April 27, 2023.
Personal Representative:
Jeffery M. Fine 9010 S.W. 117 Street Miami, Florida 33176
Attorney for Personal
Representative: Nicholas E. Christin, Esquire Wicker, Smith, O'Hara. McCoy & Ford, P.A. 2800 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Suite 800 Coral Gables, Florida 33139
Telephone: (305) 448-3939
Fax: (305) 530-9409
E-Mail: miapleadings@ wickermsith.com
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO.: 23-CP-23-M
DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS
IN RE: ESTATE OF ARNOLD GEORGE STEINMETZ, JR.
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Arnold George Steinmetz, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was March 25, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 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 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 27, 2023.
Personal Representative:
Chelsea S. Lyons
1156 Camino Del Vientos
Marathon, Florida 33050
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Richard E. Warner
Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134
RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A.
12221 Overseas Highway
MARATHON, FL 33050
Telephone: (305) 743-6022
Fax: (305) 743-6216
E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw.com
Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO.: 23-CP-000021-M IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES BARNHILL, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of James Barnhill, deceased, whose date of death was February 20, 2023, 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 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 27, 2023.
HUNG V. NGUYEN
Personal Representative
2020 Ponce de Leon Blvd., #1105-B
Coral Gables, FL 33134
HUNG V. NGUYEN, ESQUIRE Florida Bar Number: 597260
THE NGUYEN LAW FIRM
Attorneys for Personal Representative
2020 Ponce de Leon Blvd., #1105-B Coral Gables, FL 33134
Phone: (786) 600-2530
Fax: (844) 838-5197
E-Mail: hung@nguyenlawfirm.net
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO.: 23-CP-000101-K
IN RE: ESTATE OF GEORGE H. GOULD, IV
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The ancillary administration of the estate of George H. Gould, IV, deceased, whose date of death
was June 29, 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 ancillary personal representative and the ancillary 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: April 27, 2023.
Ancillary Personal
Representative:
George H. Gould, V 186 Tioga Drive Rochester, New York 14616
Attorney for Ancillary Personal
Representative:
Brian C. Perlin
Attorney Florida Bar Number: 357898
Law Office of Brian C. Perlin, P.A. 201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 503 Coral Gables, FL 33134
Telephone: (305) 443-3104
Fax: (305) 443-0106
E-Mail: brian@ perlinestateplanning.com
Secondary E-Mail: florencia@ perlinestateplanning.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-000040-P
IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBERT A. MATHIAS, JR., Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of ROBERT A. MATHIAS, JR., deceased, whose date of death was January 9, 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
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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: April 27, 2023.
Personal Representative:
ROBERT CORRADI 12185 SW 78th Place Dunnellon, FL 34432
Attorney for Personal Representative:
VICTORIA MIRANDA, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 1015363 HERSHOFF, LUPINO & YAGEL, LLP 88539 Overseas Highway Tavernier, FL 33070
E-Mail: VMiranda@HLYlaw.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-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 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 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
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KEYS BOY GROW
On Saturday, May 6, friends of Pascal Weisberger will host the third annual Pascal’s Way 5K Run/Walk. This event seeks to honor the life of a local teen beloved for his kindness and love for the community, whose tragic death shook the Keys in May of 2020.
A 14-year-old student and frequent volunteer, Pascal was an avid runner, and the race seeks to continue his legacy by raising money for causes and organizations that were important to him and by engaging the community in his remembrance.
Starting and ending at Treasure Village Montessori School, with a turn-around at Forest Tek Lumber, the event’s route has remained roughly the same since it was started by Ariel Poholek, Pascal’s father, and Barry Wray, Pascal’s running coach, in 2021. But its goals have changed and expanded.
This is the first year that the walk and run seeks to directly benefit local schools, whereas in previous years it has raised funds for charities like the Upper Keys Humane Society, where Pascal volunteered. With a suggested donation of $30, the 5K is raising money for Treasure Village Montessori and Ocean Studies Charter School, both schools Pascal attended.
“I strongly believe that he was able to become the person he became as he grew older because of the educational experiences he had at Ocean Studies,” said Poholek. “That continued in the same way when he went to Treasure Village.”
Poholek describes the growth Pascal experienced in both schools, which helped him to become the beloved student, classmate and friend his community remembers.
“During his time at Treasure Vil-
1. Runners in the annual Pascal’s Way 5K Run/Walk approach the finish line. 2. Pascal Weisberger raises his hands as he approaches the finish line during a 5K race in Islamorada. CONTRIBUTED
lage, Pascal grew to have more selfconfidence and more positive relationships and experiences,” says Poholek. “He had very encouraging and supportive teachers there, and the friends he met made a huge difference in his life.”
As an active volunteer, Pascal’s devotion to the community is reflected in this year’s goal of raising money for his elementary and middle schools. The 5K event is also inspired by his love for running, which he discovered early on in his life.
“Pascal followed in his brother Daniel’s footsteps to become an avid runner,” Poholek said, describing how Pascal grew to love the sport. “Running was a pretty significant part of his life. It was something he was doing a lot of in the last year of his life.”
Coached by Wray, Pascal participated in a number of runs every year in addition to his participation in Treasure Village’s running club, and was an athlete for Unified Track. Wray remembers the immediate impression that Pascal made on him when he joined the running club when he was about 6 or 7 years old.
“I asked him once if the timed lap he just completed was hard. Exhausted, he just looked up and said ‘yes.’ There was no complaint in his response, just the honest answer,” said Wray. “He was so pure, so simple, so determined and self-inspired, with humble goals to just do his best.”
The event is set to begin on Saturday, May 6, at 8 a.m. at Treasure Village Montessori. Participants can sign up at runsignup.com/Race/FL/Islamorada/PascalsWay5K, with a suggested
AUTOS WANTED
EMPLOYMENT COMMERCIAL/ AUTOS ALL YEARS!
Junk or Used Cars, Vans, Trucks. Runs or Not. $CASH 305-332-0483
BOATS FOR SALE
1989 Parker Southwester Cabin Boat w/2008 250hp Suzuki 4 stroke w/130 hrs. Hull newly painted w/Alexseal. Located in Marathon. $25,000 910-269-7629
Marlow-Hunter 18' Daysailer w/spinnaker, Mercury fourstroke 3.5 engine, and trailer. Excellent condition. Lots of fun! Located in Middle Keys. $7,500 215-317-4073
BOAT SLIP FOR RENT
Boat Dockage for rent in Marathon. Private bay bottom, up to 40' boat, self containing, offshore water, car & dingy parking provided. 305-928-9057
COMMERCIAL/
DIVE INSTRUCTOR DIVEMASTER TOUCH TANK ATTENDANT GUEST SERVICES
PART-TIME LAWN MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT MANAGER
Please contact April at 305.407.3262 or april@floridakeysaquariumencounters.com for more information.
11710 OVERSEAS HWY, MARATHON
Keys Energy Services, in Key West, Florida, is accepting applications for the following position in its Transmission & Distribution Department:
Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $38.43/hr. - $43.04/hr.
For more information, including job duties and required qualifications, and to apply for the job, please visit their website at www.KeysEnergy.com.
KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
KEYS promotes a Drug-Free Workplace.
Certain service members, veterans, the spouses and family members of service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment, and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
Keys Energy Services, in Key West, Florida, is accepting applications for the following position in its Executive Department:
TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION T&D ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $103,172/annually$106,061/annually.
For more information, including job duties and required qualifications, and to apply for the job, please visit their website at www.KeysEnergy.com.
KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
KEYS promotes a Drug-Free Workplace.
Certain service members, veterans, the spouses and family members of service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment, and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
OFFICE SPACE
1100 sq ft Office Space available for rent in Marathon. $2,000 triple net 305-928-9258
EMPLOYMENT
Food for Thought in Marathon is hiring! FT and PT positions available, customer service, retail and kitchen prep. Healthy lifestyle and good sense of humor preferred. Call (305) 743-3297
SS Wreck and Galley Grill on Grassy Key is looking for servers and bartenders, full or part time. Please call Nicole at 305-4330515, or email nicole@ themoongroupfl.com.
Groundskeeper/ Maintenance person, KCB, Sea Isle Condominium, 20 - 40 hrs. per week, $23 per hr., apply by e-mail to HardingThomasL@ aol.com, text or call 734-476-0531.
NOW HIRING: Bookkeeper. Key by the Sea Board of Directors is hiring an Office Manager with bookeeping experience for a 200 unit condo association. Associate Degree with concentration in bookkeeping preferred or equivalent combination of education, minimum 2 years of related bookkeeping experience required. Starting range $21-$25/hour. Apply by email: manager@ keybythesea.org
Boat rental company in Marathon needs an Outboard Mechanic. Some general marina work, and boat experience a plus. Call 305-481-7006
City of Marathon
Shell World Key Largo, seeking engaging, dependable, experienced person(s) to work with the team at Mile Marker 97.5, full-time opportunities available, some weekend and evening hours. Opportunities for advancement, great benefits,
Join our team! Full and part-time Educational Program Guides/ Gift Shop Sales. Public speaking & retail sales experience helpful. $17.00/hour to start. Send resume to: TurtleHospitalMarathon@gmail.com
We are now hiring for the following positions: Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Drivers
Applicants must apply in person to be considered.
4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
Coast to Coast Pizza Company in Marathon is looking for front of the house cashier, part time. Will train, but should be outgoing with leadership traits and wellorganized, self-motivated, with a passion for customer service. Salary commensurate with experience and includes tips and 401k. Please call Nicole at 305-4330515, or email nicole@ themoongroupfl.com.
Current Job Openings: WW Operator/Controls Trainee, and Right of Way Technician. Full Benefits. EOE Please see City website for details www.ci.marathon.fl.us
NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah's is now hiring for multiple positions: Cashier - must be 16 yrs or older, Full-time Baker & Part-time Baker's Assistant. Stop by for an application at 8919 Overseas Highway, Marathon or email: info@ sweetsavannahs.com
Immediate openings for experienced plumbers and helpers (with or without experience - we will train the right person). Must have a valid driver's license & clean driving record. Please apply in person at 10700 5th Avenue Gulf, Marathon or email resume to: eerpinc@gmail.com
The Cabana Club, an ocean front private swim club is seeking a Customer-Service Oriented Server for the pool deck, beach and/ or bar lounge. Open year round, 10am-7pm daily. Small friendly staff. Above average hourly wage plus tips. Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call 404219-3359 and ask for Dave.
The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring the following positions: Housing Assistant, Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Worker), Med Tech, Resident Activities Coordinator, Grounds Caretaker, and HCV Specialist (No experience necessary. The KWHA will provide training for this position to the right candidate). To apply, please contact Human Resources at: martinezm@kwha.org or 305-296-5621. Applications are available at the Administrative Office located at 1400 Kennedy Dr., Key West, FL 33040 or online at www. kwha.org - EOE & Drug Free Work Place. This opportunity is covered under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968.
Place your Employment Ad here for $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today!
PRIVATE COLLECTOR
WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches. Call 305-743-4578
HOUSING FOR RENT
2 Bedroom 1 Bath in Marathon. Tile, carpet, appliances, gated property. No pets. $2400/ mo. 305-610-8002
RV LOT FOR RENT
RV Site for rent in Marathon. Up to 35', private gated property. $1,500/mo + utilities. Dockage available - inquire for price. 305-610-8002
YARD SALES
Place your Yard Sale Ad here for $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today!
LOCATION: MARATHON
The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is looking for Distribution System Operators to perform semi-skilled work, involving the repair and maintenance of FKAA water distribution and transmission systems. We provide on the job training for qualified applicants. Requires a High School Diploma or GED and valid Florida Driver’s License. Salary: $48,909.19. Excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement.
Apply online at www. aa.com/employment
EEO, VPE, ADA, DFW
Dolphin Research Center has Full-Time/Part-Time, Permanent/Temporary Gift Shop positions that involve direct contact with our visitors & is another opportunity to ensure they leave DRC with a happy & positive experience. Some of the duties involve; being familiar with all merchandise in the selling area, suggest specific merchandise & offer product advise. Walk around the grounds and see dolphins every day.
Job description available at www.dolphins.org. E-mail your resume and a DRC application to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE
58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning... Caring
This position is available at our Adult Day program. This position provides direct care service and support to our clients in the day program. This position requires the minimum of high school completion or GED. English language, speaking and writing, proficiency is a must.
FL Driver’s license w/clean driving record, pre-employment training online and in person. Ability to pass a Level II background screening and references. EOE. Apply at the MARC office, 1401 Seminary Street, Key West – or online at www.marchouse.org. For more information, please contact hr@marchouse.org, phone: 305-294-9526 *32
PLANT STORE MANAGER TRAINEE
MARC is looking for a 40-hr/wk. Manager Trainee Good social/business skills, above average computer skills required (knowledge of POS a plus). Knowledge of tropical plants helpful. Requires a lot of manual labor and must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. FL driver’s license w/good driving record, references and background screening required. EOE
Apply at the MARC office, 1401 Seminary Street, Key West – or online at www.marchouse.org. For more information, please contact hr@marchouse.org, phone: 305-294-9526 *32
These are full-time salary positions. Great benefits. Must have excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills. Must be compassionate and professional. Bachelor’s degree, field experience, and Spanish is a plus.
Drug-free workplace, EOE. Please send resume and cover letter to sholt@fkoc.org
FT with benefits. Long-term position w/room for growth. Valid DL required. Must have maintenance or related experience, computer skills and relate well with people. Very physical position, heavy lifting, heat, etc.
Drug-free workplace, EOE.
Please send resume and cover letter to sholt@fkoc.org. No phone calls.
Grassy Flats Resort & Beach Club on Grassy Key now hiring Housemen, Housekeepers, Kitchen Staff & Front Desk Agent.
The Lagoon Grassy Key Adventure Park & Bongo’s Botanical Beer Garden on Grassy Key now hiring Watersports Guide, Kitchen Staff & Retail Manager.
Email: hiring@grassyflats.com
Responsibilities include management of developmentally disabled clients in independent living environments, management of office and In Home Support staff. Must be available for some evenings and weekends. Bachelor’s degree in related field or year for year experience working with developmentally disabled clients in lieu of degree. Background screening, current FL driver’s license, and references required. Salary commensurate with experience. EOE
Apply at 1401 Seminary St, Key West or online at marchouse.org. For more information, please contact hr@marchouse.org or phone 305-294-9526 *32
DIRECT CARE STAFF
GROUP HOMES 24/7 FT/PT
MARC is looking for Direct Care Staff – Group Homes 24/7 (FT/PT). Position requires a minimum of high school completion and 1 yr. exp. or 1 yr. college. English language, speaking and writing, proficiency is a must. FL driver’s license w/good driving record, references and background screening required. EOE
Apply at the MARC office, 1401 Seminary Street, Key West – or online at www.marchouse.org. For more information, please contact hr@marchouse.org, phone: 305-294-9526 *32
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TAVERNIER MARINERS HOSPITAL
- Line Cook
- Medical Technologist, $15,000 Bonus
- Multi-Modality Imag Tech, $9,000 Bonus
- Patient Experience Advocate
- Pool Physical Therapist
- Registered Nurse, up to $25,000 Sign on Bonus
- Registered Respiratory Therapist, $15,000 Bonus
- Surgical Technologist
MARATHON FISHERMEN’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
- Cook, $5,000 Bonus
- Emergency Dept Team Coordinator
- Environmental Tech, $5,000 Bonus
- Lead Med Technologist, $15,000 Bonus
- Medical Technologist, $15,000 Bonus
- Multi-Modality Imag Tech, $9,000 Bonus
- Nurse Manager, Emergency Dept, $20,000 Bonus
- Patient Experience Advocate
- Patient Scheduler
- Pool Physical Therapist
- Registered Nurse, up to $25,000 Sign on Bonus
- Sanitation Technician
- Security Of cer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
APPLY AND LEARN MORE careers.baptisthealth.net or call 786-243-8507
Technical Specialist (Part Time, Permanent) Human Resources Assistant (Part-Time, Permanent) Guest Services Staff (Full-Time/Part-Time, Temporary/Permanent)
Open interviews Monday – Friday from 11am to 4pm at Oceanside Safari. Located at MM 73.5 right on the ocean at Caloosa Cove Marina, 73814 Overseas Highway, Islamorada.
NOW HIRING
FOH: HOSTS, SERVERS, BARTENDERS, BUSSERS, RUNNERS. BOH: LINE COOKS, PREP COOKS, DISHWASHERS.
Great pay, benefits and perks. We offer a stable 40 hrs-per-week to our hourly employees, and more hours if you want! Part-time positions available if you are looking for a second job, or after-school job. No Inglés. No Problema. Lo importante es que trabajes bien. Pa gen angle. Pa gen pwoblèm. Tout sa ki enpòtan se ke ou travay byen. We have re-opened as a brand-new fullservice restaurant & bar, with a full kitchen with all brand new equipment, a beautiful bar, indoor and outdoor seating, and a beachfront lounge on our own private beach. COME JOIN US!
**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer** Oceanside Safari Restaurant & Lounge, 786-626-6124 73814 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036
THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. IS HIRING!
GCC offers excellent benefits for full-time employment, but we realize some would prefer part-time to enjoy the Florida Keys lifestyle more. All positions can be considered for full or part-time unless notated. Apply at westcare.com and enter your availability.
Oceanside Safari Restaurant & Lounge in Islamorada is NOW OPEN and serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Volunteer Resources Administrative Assistant (Full-Time, Permanent)
KEY LARGO
Behavioral Health Counselor (Children)
Crisis Counselor
KEY WEST
Behavioral Health Therapist (Child, Adult)
Behavioral Health Counselor (Children)
Crisis Counselor
Case Managers (Adult, Forensic, Children)
*Advocate (PT only)
Substance Abuse Counselor
Peer Support Specialist
MARATHON
Prevention Specialist (or KW)
Care Coordinator
Behavioral Health Therapist (Child, Adult)
RNs - 3 shifts (also Per Diem)
Maintenance Specialist
*Behavioral Health Technicians
3 shifts (also Per Diem)
*Support Worker – Assisted Living
*No experience required for these positions. Will train. A caring heart & helpful hands required.
Coral Shores High School’s finest young females showcased their talents and unique abilities before three judges and a crowd of families and friends at the 70th annual Platinum Jubilee Miss Coral Shores Scholarship Contest on April 21 at the Performing Arts Center. With a number of former Miss Coral Shores winners in attendance – including the first winner in 1954 Miss Coral Shores Betty Waggle McInernery – senior Leyla Ochoa was chosen to be the 2023 Miss Coral Shores. First princess went to Lola Yong and second princess was awarded to Riley Cooper. The Miss Congeniality Award went to Yong and the Miss Judy Hoke Award went to Valerie Randall. Judges included Holly Merrill Raschein, Tiffany Williams and Joyce Bennett. The event was sponsored by the Chi Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and Coral Shores High School. Other contestants were Madison Vandiver, Olivia Hughes, Chrislyn Lowell, Noel Reyes and Makayla Hann. Eligible contestants needed an unweighted GPA of 3.0, had to write an essay and sit for a personal interview. The top 10 scorers went on to compete for the title. Contestants rehearsed for six weeks to learn the opening number and practice their personal showcases in preparation for the big night.
