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SEWER LINE BREAK CAUSES TRAFFIC BACKUP IN THE UPPER KEYS

Plantation Key School student Parks Dunn won first place in the junior division’s plant science category at the state science fair in April. MICHELE HOUSTON/ Contributed

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Motorists traveling north in the Upper Keys on June 18 experienced heavy traffic backups after a sewer line break at MM 92.5 in Tavernier closed one road lane.

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the village of Islamorada issued alerts around 9:30 a.m. on Sunday regarding a wastewater line break. Crews arrived on scene to conduct repairs, leaving only one northbound lane open to vehicles on a busy Father’s Day and three-day weekend with the federal holiday Juneteenth celebrated Monday, June 19.

A.J. Engelmeyer, Islamorada wastewater services director, told the Keys Weekly via email that the break was to the village wastewater’s conveyance force main. Repairs to the main and the road went into the night as northbound traffic remained heavy. Traffic returned to normal Monday morning as the repairs were complete.

Engelmeyer said the road repairs took some time to complete before two lanes were back open.

“The limiting factor is the asphalt

plant and getting one to open,” he said.

On June 20, Islamorada crews returned to the site to repair the asphalt where the break occurred. Repairs took roughly four hours.

Islamorada’s collection system, which serves residents and businesses from Plantation Key to Lower Matecumbe Key, is a combination of vacuum and low pressure with sewage conveyed to the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment Facility.

The closure of one northbound lane had traffic backed up for several miles throughout the day and into the evening. The village alert urged residents to avoid the area if possible. A post by MCSO stated that traffic was still flowing, but the closure of one northbound lane remained due to the continued sewer issue.

This isn’t the first time a sewer line broke in the area. In March 2019, a 20-foot sewer line broke at MM 92.5. Repairs took roughly 12 hours to complete. Breaks also occurred May 2019 and November 2020.

Brittany Holbrook, 33, was arrested for murder on Saturday, June 17, following the shooting death of her boyfriend, Tyler Nulisch, 30, at their Big Coppitt home. MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE/Contributed

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Ashooting early Saturday morning at a house on Big Coppitt Key led to the death of Tyler Nulisch, 30, and the arrest of his girlfriend, Brittany Holbrook, 33, for murder.

Jordan Kinn, the couple’s roommate in the home at 491 Avenue F, called 911 just before 3 a.m. on June 17, saying “his roommate, Tyler Nulisch, ‘is in bad shape. He’s hurt real bad and there is a lot of blood,’” according to the arrest affidavit provided to the Keys Weekly by the Monroe County State Attorney’s Office. Deputies and detectives from Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrived within five minutes, followed immediately by paramedics from Monroe County Fire Rescue.

Traffic was reduced to one lane at MM 92.5 in Tavernier after a sewer line broke during the early morning of June 18. KELLIE BUTLER FARRELL/Keys Weekly

WOMAN ARRESTED IN FATAL SHOOTING OF BOYFRIEND ON BIG COPPITT KEY ROOMMATE CALLED 911, SAID THE COUPLE HAD BEEN ARGUING AFTER DRINKING

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DeSANTIS VETOES $500 MILLION FROM STATE BUDGET FUNDS

AXED FOR KEY COLONY BEACH

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed more than $500 million from a legislatively-approved budget on June 15 in Fort Pierce. Two budget items eliminated by the governor affected projects in Key Colony Beach and Islamorada.

Of the $510.9 million in projects and programs DeSantis vetoed, $1 million was taken out of the budget for the repair and hardening of Key Colony Beach’s city hall. Constructed in the late 1950s, the building was ravaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017 and deemed unusable for the last six years.

City officials are seeking a new building for staff and the Key Colony Beach Police Department, as well as space for meetings and events. Two bids came back on the project: an $8.3-million proposal from Miami-based Hands On Builders LLC and a $12.4-million proposal from Mobile, Alabamabased Persons Services Corporation.

“We want to thank Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez, Representative Jim Mooney and our lobbying firm for all the help and support,” KCB City Administrator David Turner told the Weekly. “We tried very hard lobbying in Tallahassee, but didn’t make the cut.”

DeSantis also vetoed a $250,000 line item for an Islamorada village council chambers and public works facility feasibility study. The dais conducts meetings inside the Founders Park Community Center, which lacks the capacity to house a large number of residents who attend to listen or speak on a matter. In some instances, residents are left waiting outside to enter the center to speak on contentious matters, like the vote on the Crooked Palm Distillery request in December.

Islamorada Mayor Buddy Pinder said he wasn’t fazed by the news of DeSantis’ veto. Despite not receiving the $250,000, the village received $190,000 for a new ambulance and $300,000 for storage facilities for emergency backup generators. The village will also receive a portion of the $20-million Florida Keys Stewardship Act.

“Is it justifiable that we have to have new council chambers right now? Not really,” Pinder said. “We received funds for much-needed projects that save lives with fire rescue.”

Islamorada Village Manager Ted Yates said the village’s need for a dedicated public works facility and council chamber remains a priority as he intends to propose funding for the study during this year’s budget hearings.

Mooney told the Keys Weekly that

he was surprised about some of the vetoes across the district, which totaled around $1.8 million. Two projects totaling $575,000 in Homestead were vetoed by the governor.

“One thing held true on the vetoes; a lot of them were local infrastructure appropriations,” he said. “You always want to bat 1,000%. But at the end of the day, the KCB appropriation was a big hit.”

DeSantis’ larger vetoes included $100 million for conservation and rural land protection easements and agreements, $30.8 million for land acquisition of a Kirkland ranch and $20 million for a University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee STEM and nursing facility. Last year, he vetoed $3.1 billion in the budget.

With the vetoes, DeSantis signed a spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year that totals $116.5 billion. In addition to the Stewardship Act funds granted to Monroe County, the budget includes $5 million for land acquisition and $6.25 million for the new county emergency operations center under construction in Marathon. Some $650,000 was granted for mobile vessel pump-out, $1.6 million for 100 new

moorings near Boca Chica channel and an area off Wisteria Island and $10 million for a new artificial reef program.

“I am so pleased the governor included critical funding for Monroe County in his budget,” Mayor Craig Cates said. “This budget shows us the state is invested in our economic stability and the future of the Florida Keys.”

Everglades restoration projects will receive $694 million, while $796 million will go toward water quality improvements throughout the state. Funding for early childhood education totals $1.6 billion, and $1.1 billion will go to raises for teachers and other eligible instructional personnel. A total of $4 billion will support transportation projects to address congestion.

“Through this year’s budget, we have cemented an economic framework which supports Florida’s families, business owners and students in the pursuit of a prosperous future,” DeSantis said.

— Alex Rickert contributed to this article.

AUDIT EXAMINES WORK AGREEMENT BETWEEN VILLAGE WASTEWATER & PAGE EXCAVATING

Islamorada officials are proceeding on an external audit to examine the millions of dollars in wastewater repair and maintenance work done through a continuing services agreement with a local company.

Recently, council members expressed support for an audit after two resolutions came before the council in March that paid Page Excavating a total of $3.9 million for a series of repairs and maintenance to the village’s wastewater collection system. Some village council members had questions over the work and the associated dollar figure.

Village officials are working with the accounting firm Marcum, which will conduct the audit into the request for proposals and bid documents for Page Excavating that date back to 2018. The audit will review village resolutions and work authorizations, identify services performed by Page from May 24, 2018 to May 30, 2023 and identify additional work performed by Page, including poly check valve replacement. The audit will consult with the village regarding additional engineering testing for confirmation that the work was performed and done in quality fashion. The audit will also obtain documentation for vacuum pit ring repairs. Attorney John Quick told the council at the June 8 meeting that Mar-

cum’s proposal to conduct the audit is expected to cost $80,000. A majority of the council members were in favor of proceeding with the audit.

“I feel that whether everything was done properly, improperly, or the fact that it was done sloppy. … we need to fix the problem and not push the problem aside,” said Vice Mayor Sharon Mahoney.

Under the CSA, village staff present a work authorization for council approval that defines the scope of the work for each fiscal year and estimated costs. Through work authorizations under the CSA, Page has completed repairs and maintenance of the wastewater system, everything from addressing compromised concrete rings

around vacuum put lids to replacing poly check valve replacements.

During fiscal year 2020-21, village staff learned that many poly check valves were malfunctioning within the wastewater low pressure force main. Rubber seals on the flappers were also deteriorating — allowing effluent to flow back into the grinder pumps.

A report by village staff stated that such failures were happening more frequently and had the potential to cause severe damage to homes and businesses.

Last March, the dais approved a $1.7-million payment to Page for

Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a $116.5-billion budget on June 15 in Fort Pierce. DeSantis vetoed some $510 million from the spending plan. GOVERNOR’S OFFICE/Contributed

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GOVERNOR NAMES SUAREZ TO COLLEGE BOARD

SHE IS AN ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY & TWO -TIME

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on June 16 announced the appointment of Alexandria Suarez to the College of the Florida Keys’ seven-member board of trustees.

Suarez will fulfill the remaining two years of former board member Stephanie Scuderi’s fouryear term, CFK President Jonathan Gueverra told the Keys Weekly on June 20. Scuderi left the board in October to accept a job as the college’s vice president of advancement.

Suarez’s first meeting was June 27 at the college’s Upper Keys campus. Suarez told the Keys Weekly she looks forward to contributing her talents and expertise on the board as a former educator and practicing attorney.

“I am excited to support the focus on academic rigor and opportunities that will lead to a bright future for College of the Florida Keys students,” she said.

Suarez is an assistant state attorney for the

16th Judicial Circuit. She is currently a member of the Florida Bar and was previously a teacher with MiamiDade County Public Schools.

A member of the Republican Party, Suarez in 2020 ran for the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 120, which includes the Florida Keys.

She lost in the Republican primary in August 2020 to Jim Mooney, who remains the District 120 state representative.

Suarez then ran for the Monroe County school board in 2022, with the governor’s endorsement, but lost to incumbent Sue Woltanski, who continues to represent District 5 in the Upper Keys on the county school board.

Board members of the College of the Florida Keys are appointed by the governor, and the board currently includes: chairman Kevin Madok, vice chair Sheldon Suga, Daniel Leben, Michelle Maxwell, Mike Puto, Richard Weinstein and Suarez.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on June 16 appointed Alexandria Suarez to the College of the Florida Keys board of trustees. CONTRIBUTED

DRINK DASH & CRASH

MAN ALLEGEDLY FAILS TO PAY BAR TAB & HITS CARS

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affidavit states, “The next thing she remembered, she was in the living room holding Nulisch, who was covered in blood. She was screaming, which woke up Kinn. Kinn contacted 911 and let responding deputies in the front gate a few minutes later. Holbrook stated Nulisch did not make any statements while he was laying on the floor,” the affidavit states, despite Kinn’s report to detectives that Nulisch had told him that Holbrook had shot him in the back.

In later interviews with detectives, Holbrook said she had remembered more.

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A Cooper City man reportedly caused $40,000 in damage to several vehicles at a Key Largo bar parking lot and failed to pay his drink tab.

According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, 27-year-old Mohammad Shakeel Rehman was charged with larceny, DUI, and reckless driving following the June 11 incident at Gilbert’s Resort.

Per an arrest report, staff called a sheriff’s deputy, who was on the premises conducting special detail, to the front parking lot for the report that a black Honda truck struck several vehicles while attempting to exit. Restaurant staff told the deputy that a male was driving erratically in the parking lot, striking four cars. Three vehicles that were struck were unoccupied. A female worker was inside her vehicle when she was hit by the truck. She was uninjured.

As the deputy walked over to the black truck, a woman was in the driver seat. Identified as Rehman’s girlfriend, she initially told the deputy she lost control of the truck and crashed into the vehicles. Per the arrest report, three witnesses told the deputy that Rehman was the driver and switched seats with his girlfriend. The deputy asked her again if she was the driver, to which she replied that Rehman was behind the wheel. The woman wasn’t arrested.

Deputies observed Rehman slurring his speech and smelled alcohol from his breath. They said Rehman became upset and began to yell profanities. He also reportedly hit his girlfriend twice, once with his elbow and the other time with his forearm, leading deputies to handcuff Rehman.

According to Gilbert’s staff, Rehman never paid his $63.43 bar tab before leaving. A copy of the receipt showed he ordered two house vodka drinks, three house tequila shots and one Tito’s vodka.

Rehman was taken to the Plantation Key Jail. His arraignment is set for June 28 before Judge Sharon Hamilton.

The victim, Nulisch, was lying on the living room floor, bleeding from his lower back. A 9 mm Smith & Wesson handgun was visible to investigators, along with a spent shell casing on the floor near a dog kennel, the affidavit states.

The roommate said he was aware of two handguns in the home, one of which was owned by Holbrook, who told police she had been in a dating relationship with the victim for about nine months, and was living with him in the Big Coppitt home.

When paramedics and deputies arrived, Nulisch was unconscious, but breathing. He was taken to Lower Keys Medical Center, where he died an hour later.

Kinn, the roommate, who had been sleeping in his bedroom, told investigators his roommates had been arguing, and he was later awakened by Holbrook’s scream.

When he went to the living room to investigate, Nulisch was lying on the floor bleeding and was in and out of consciousness. When the roommate asked the victim what had happened, Nulisch reportedly said, “The bitch shot me in the back,” according to the arrest affidavit.

Kinn told detectives Holbrook hadn’t responded when the victim said she had shot him in the back.

Kinn was neither charged nor arrested.

He told detectives the three roommates had been drinking alcoholic beverages after work on the patio under their stilted house. All three eventually went to bed. Then the roommate woke up when he heard Holbrook screaming in the living room.

During interviews with detectives, “Holbrook stated there was a gap in her memory.” After going to bed in the room she shared with the victim, the

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Last March, the dais approved a $1.7-million payment to Page for excavating to replace 500 malfunctioning poly check valves, as well as concrete ring replacement around vacuum pit lids that were considered hazardous. The council also approved some $2.2 million to Page for installation of more poly check valves and repairs around more vacuum put lids. Per a village staff report, the village submitted many invoices from Page for capital project work for reimbursement through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Joaquin Miranda works as the village’s wastewater operations manager. He told the dais that maintenance of the sewer system requires boots on the ground each day. Wastewater is similar to a living organism, he said.

“She stated she remembers Nulisch leaving their bed and walking to the bathroom. When he returned from the bathroom, he was like a different person and began to attack her. While she was being held against the wall, she described Nulisch squeezing her throat with his hands hard enough that it restricted her breathing. No marks of any kind were observed around her throat. No petechiae were observed in either of her eyes,” according to the affidavit.

(Petechiae are small, flat red dots that represent burst capillaries, according to medical forensics. In strangulation cases, they are above the point of constriction and are a result of the obstruction of the jugular veins.)

The arrest document continues, “Holbrook stated she punched and scratched Nulisch. Bruising on several knuckles on her right hand were observed. Holbrook stated she believed Nulisch was attempting to kill her. She continued to claim there was a gap in her memory and she did not remember how she was able to get away from Nulisch. Holbrook stated she had not fired a gun since moving from Stuart, Florida over nine months ago.”

“Based on Kinn’s statement, the dying declaration made by Nulisch to Kinn, the inconsistencies in Holbrook’s statements, Holbrook’s lack of injuries consistent with strangulation, and my training and experience, I believe there is probable cause to arrest Brittany Hollbrook for murder,” the affidavit states. Holbrook’s mugshot and arrest report on the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office website shows her job as a “manager in Key West.” The MCSO website shows no other arrests for Holbrook in Monroe County.

County property records state that the home at 491 Avenue F, Big Coppitt Key is owned by Manuel Ruiz, who owns four other properties in Monroe County.

According to Miranda, the village has 62 concrete pits that pose a trip hazard. There are five pits that still need to be installed in the village.

“It’s a system we have to keep moving, whether it be a small project, because there are a lot of small projects that I’m running into,” Miranda said. “We still have projects that need to move forward with (new) valves put in.”

Councilman Mark Gregg shared his concerns regarding the cost to perform the audit.

“There may be more that needs to be done once they dig into it, which is code that it’s going to cost more,” he said. “Sue Miller spoke last time that the state offers audit services. I’d like to learn more about that.”

Mayor Buddy Pinder said time is of the essence. “I just want accountability. That’s all,” he said.

The June 17 shooting death occurred at 491 Avenue F, Big Coppitt Key. CONTRIBUTED

MORE THAN BOOKS

ISLAMORADA LIBRARY SERVED AS SHELTER AND A SCHOOL

Inside and out, the Islamorada branch of the Monroe County Library offers a book-full of local history and more.

BRAD BERTELLI

is an author, speaker, Florida Keys historian and Honorary Conch. His latest book, “Florida Keys History with Brad Bertelli, Volume 1,” shares fascinating glimpses into the rich and sometimes surprising histories of the Florida Keys.

One of Islamorada’s cultural gems, the historic building provides much more than books to the community.

From reading and educational programs for children to the community room where groups can hold meetings, the little library has been an Islamorada haven for more than 50 years.

A stalwart of the community for 85 years, it was built in response to the devastating 1935 Labor Day Hurricane that redefined life in the Florida Keys.

On Jan. 2, 1936, the Key West Citizen ran a story discussing a series of proposed storm structures to be built: “…hurricane proof community houses along the lower east coast and in the Lake Okeechobee and the keys region. The building will be of sufficient size to house the entire population in the area served by each. They will be used for school, church and general civic purposes and during the hurricane season will be used as houses of refuge in which people of the area

may escape the dangers of high wind and water.”

Two of these community houses were built in the Upper Keys. One was built on Key Largo and served the Tavernier community; the other on Upper Matecumbe Key, in the heart of what is now Islamorada, and today serves as the library. The Works Progress Administration, working with the Federal Emergency Relief Administration and the Red Cross, built both structures.

Like the Red Cross or hurricane houses, they were built on concrete foundations with concrete walls 12 inches thick and reinforced with rebar. Though each structure served as a place where the community was able to seek shelter when threatened by a storm, their primary purpose was as a school. When it opened its doors in September 1938, the Matecumbe Grammar School went on to serve as the community’s school for 13 years.

Islamorada – in fact, all of the Upper Keys – was growing, and as the

population grew, the school’s walls seemed to draw closer together. Plans were drawn up for a larger school, the land was cleared on Plantation Key, and the Coral Shores School was constructed. In 1951, when the new school was completed, the Matecumbe Grammar School closed its doors.

The building, however, has never stopped serving the community. The San Pedro Catholic Church started at the old school building in 1952. In 1954, the First Baptist Church of Islamorada began meeting there.

In 1960, during Hurricane Donna, a Category 4 calamity and the strongest hurricane to affect the Florida Keys since 1935, the building offered a safe place for residents to weather the blow. By 1966, Justice of the Peace George Rawlins had set up an office inside the building. That was also the year the old school and community house transformed into a library.

On Nov. 20, 1966, the Key West Citizen reported: “Not many structures in the Keys serve as many purposes as the Old Coast Guard Building in Islamorada. It recently underwent a facelift and made room for the Islamorada branch of the Monroe County Public Library, scheduled to open soon.” While the building may have once served as a meeting place for the Coast Guard Auxiliary, the U.S. Coast Guard has no record of any land base in Islamorada other than its current facility at Snake Creek.

When it opened, it was not presented as a standard library but

offered comfortable couches, tea and coffee for those who wanted to come inside and escape the heat. Today, the building is a little bigger than when it was built in 1938. Two additions have been made, one in 1983 and one in 1999, though the original structure is still largely intact and, looking at it from the Overseas Highway, the building appears nearly the same as it did 85 years ago.

It was 1983, too, when the library was rededicated to honor a true friend of the library, Mrs. Helen Wadley. For nearly two decades, if Wadley was not being paid to work at the library, she was volunteering her time. She served as president of the Friends of the Islamorada Library twice, from 1976 to 1977, then again from 1982 to 1984. It only makes sense that the library was renamed the Helen Wadley Branch of the Monroe County Library to honor her.

As well as offering a bevy of reading programs and events for children of all ages, the library has a Florida history room curated by the former library manager and local historian Jim Clupper. Filled with historical books, clippings and relevant documents, his Florida Room is a treasure. It is a fantastic resource for those looking to understand the Florida Keys’ rich history better.

If you have not stopped by this amazing facility, do yourself a favor and visit this local gem. Found across the highway from the Florida Keys Memorial at MM 81.7, look for the giant purple book on the side of the road.

The Florida Keys memorial and Matecumbe Grammar School circa 1938. JERRY WILKINSON COLLECTION/ Contributed

In 1983, the library was rededicated to honor Helen Wadley.

WOWING THE JUDGES

STUDENT LOOKS TO BRING WINNING SCIENCE PROJECT TO NATION’S CAPITAL

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In April, Plantation Key School student Parks Dunn wowed judges at the State Science and Engineering Fair with her project examining microgravity’s role in seed germination. Now, Parks seeks to bring her project to the national level in Washington D.C., having applied to present at the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge in October.

Parks, a standout student in her seventh-grade class, has also been called to discuss her surprising results with Florida scientists, having gathered valuable insights on the effects of changed gravitropism on plant growth.

Parks’ experiment, which won first place for Junior Division’s Plant Sciences category and a Ying Scholar Bestin-Fair award, involved comparing the growth of cress plants (a fast-growing herb) under simulated microgravity conditions on a rotating, horizontal axis, a setup known as a clinostat, and a vertical axis. To create a working clinostat, Parks worked long hours to learn how to program an Arduino microcontroller. Once she’d finished her setup, she checked growth at 17-, 27-, and 36-hour intervals, eventually observing a “pretty significant” difference in plant lengths for the two setups.

In her results, Parks discovered that the microgravity conditions of the clinostat were conducive to plant growth, and gathered data that could be useful in astrobotany research.

Parks also got attention for her experiment outside of the science fair. A scientist from the University of Florida (UF) discussed with her a similar experiment UF had done and how their setups and results differed. Researchers at UF had been studying the way that salt affected plant gravitropism, or the way in which a plant adjusts its growth and orientation in response to gravity or other stimuli.

“The scientist had been very surprised by how much the difference (in plant growth) was in that short period of time,” said Parks.

By winning the state science fair and gaining attention from researchers, Parks has had a unique opportunity to explore the field in which she hopes to study.

“I understand the language of science the same way some people understand English,” Parks said. “I want to pursue a STEM (Science Technology

Parks Dunn’s experiment won first place for Junior Division’s Plant Sciences category and a Ying Scholar Best-in-Fair award at the State Science and Engineering Fair in April. MICHELE HOUSTON/Contributed

Engineering and Mathematics) major. It’s just so interesting to me.” Parks is also deeply interested in the potential of life in space, and hopes to study astrophysics. Speaking about the people who inspired her to pursue those goals, Parks said, “With my teachers and my parents, I don’t feel pressured to be something I’m not. They’ve inspired me to go out on my own and do something that’s interesting to me.”

After her successes at the state level, Parks applied to compete in the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge in Washington, D.C. The event, which receives thousands of applicants each year who are accepted through a highly selective process, seeks to showcase the most innovative STEM projects from around the nation. Yet Parks, in progressing through district and state level competitions, has already overcome many challenges to become the first PKS student to win at the state level.

Michele Houston, the STEM teacher at PKS and Parks’ adviser during the science fair, recalls vividly the moments leading up to Parks’ victory at the state science fair in Tallahassee.

“For an hour-and-a-half they’re announcing a lot of different awards, and a lot of Monroe County participants are winning them. We were so surprised Parks hadn’t gotten any. As the awards list got towards its end and they hadn’t read her name (or the names of the winners yet), we began to think she may have won the whole thing,” Houston said.

Houston’s suspicions turned out to be true. Parks was “really surprised” by her win, but according to her teacher, it had been well-earned.

“We knew the work behind it, her project was amazing. I definitely believe she will go into some type of science in the future,” Houston said. “It’s in her. This is the way she thinks. I just know that she will go far in life in the science field, and I know she will make a difference in the science world.”

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AFTER DARK

LOCAL FAMILY ADDS A NIGHT TOUR ATTRACTION IN ISLAMORADA

asked Michael Reckwerdt, Robbie’s owner, what he thought and for his blessing.

Finding an opportunity to add fun and excitement to someone’s vacation in the Florida Keys is something Brian and Elizabeth McCadie find purpose and passion in.

Brian McCadie is a long-time fishing charter captain out of Robbie’s Marina in Islamorada who was hit with inspiration, as he came up with the idea to create a unique glass bottom boat in a part of the Keys that is relatively untapped. His wife, Elizabeth, who has been with Robbie’s in various businesses with her husband, and in management, was excited about the idea as well.

After a lot of research and some time to build the new experience, the Transparensea has arrived at Robbie’s Marina — and customers couldn’t be more thrilled.

“There is nothing to do in Islamorada besides eat and drink after dark. Now we have an experience that people can do for a few hours after dark and include their family,” Brian McCadie said.

“And how beautiful it is to be underwater, but don’t want to get salty and wet. It’s something more to do,” added Elizabeth McCadie.

Brian McCadie said that it was roughly two years ago when they

“First, we started shopping for a used boat but learned that the glass bottom boat industry is a unique small niche. It’s important to have a regular customer base, an attractive area where someone can see something cool in the water, and clear water,” Brian McCadie said. “Very few places have all of that, so very few boats are for sale, and those that do exist and are in decent shape make money, so they’re not for sale. Further, USCG-approved boats must be built (the keel) in the USA.”

“So when we started looking around, it was tough, and finally, one day, I did a random Google search, and Newton Boats popped up. (It’s a) family-owned boat builder in Louisiana, but they ship worldwide,” Brian McCadie continued.

This specialized boat has 16 window wells — 10 up front and six in the back. The boat is approved for 49 passengers, but they are keeping the number to 30 so it’s comfortable for all to see into the wells.

The 46-foot shaded open-air Transparensea is also equipped with Seakeeper, which dramatically aids boat stabilization and reduces seasickness, making the ride very comfortable. The boat also has a restroom.

Their daughters, Eva, age 9, and

Haley, age 7, agree on their favorite part of the boat. “The wells and looking down at sharks, tarpon, coral, eels, turtles and blood worms,” Eva said.

Blood worms look cool at night and on specific moon cycles as they come up on the glass, which brings us to the very cool feature that McCadie had as an idea to put six lights on the bottom of the boat during the build process — offering night tours. It’s something not many other glass bottom boats do in the U.S. and, in general, is extremely rare.

“Newton Boats isn’t a lighting specialist, so I worked with my friend who is in the marine industry and settled on the lights,” Brian McCadie said. “I had Newton install them as they were building the boat. When we got the boat here and flipped the lights on, it was the moment of truth to see if they worked. We had no data to back it up, so it’s amazing how the night trips are — unbelievable.”

“The lights make such a difference in visibility, and the sea life is present — more sharks and turtles out. It’s a different experience, so great to do both and see the diversity of the Keys,” Elizabeth McCadie said.

The Transparensea crew is focused on the beauty of the Florida Keys and its marine life with each trip, including a narrated tour. The location they sail from, Robbie’s Marina, is rich in coral, and that area has less

boating pressure, meaning there is a lot of marine life and coral. Some sites they may travel to are Cheeca Rocks, Caloosa Rocks and Alligator Reef. If it’s windy, they can go out in the bay. If you are traveling to the Florida Keys or live on the island chain, seeing another snapshot of the ecosystem is an excellent activity for anyone.

So far, it’s been an incredible experience for the McCadie family.

“It was important to us to be able to spend more time with our family and work together more, so one of the more obvious options was to buy a bigger boat and be able to offer something for more people at the same time and at a good price,” Brian McCadie said. “I went out there to Newton for the last three weeks of the boat-building process and ended up being part of their crew, which was an amazing experience. I learned so much.”

Transparensea runs seven days a week, excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Their night trip leaves 20 minutes after sunset.

Stay connected on Facebook by visiting @Transparensea Islamorada and Instagram, @glassbottomboat_ floridakeys. For more information or to book a tour call 305-21-GLASS, check out their website www.glassbottomtour.com or stop by the booth at Robbie’s Marina MM 77.5.

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1. The Transparensea glass bottom boat offers night tours. CONTRIBUTED. 2. From left, Eva, Haley, Brian and Elizabeth McCadie. 3. The glass bottom boat Transparensea at Alligator Reef.

‘HE LEFT LIGHT IN HIS WAKE’

UPPER KEYS MOURNS LOSS OF BUSINESS OWNER & MAN OF SERVICE

On the night of June 13, business owner Greg Dowell passed away unexpectedly in his Key Largo home. Though he had a history of heart trouble, loved ones were shocked by his death. He had seemed fine in previous days; he was even seen happily celebrating his 76th birthday on June 3 and attending the daily meetings of his spiritual fellowship.

The day after his passing, a group of Dowell’s friends and colleagues gathered to share their feelings.

“I said to everyone, ‘OK, let’s talk about it,’” said Jesse Hayes, an Islamorada commercial fisherman.

In response, the room — filled to capacity with mourners — fell dead silent.

“It was a long damn time before anyone could talk,” Hayes recalled. “The grief was dripping off the walls.” Dowell was much more than just “a business owner.” Though his business accomplishments are impressive — he ran a coin laundromat for 16 years and just opened a car wash, both in Key Largo — perhaps his true legacy is his selfless mentorship of countless lost souls who needed help.

In interviews with Keys Weekly, his friends and family repeatedly described, as if in a chorus, a man who seemed to be lit from within by both a determined zest for life and a desire to be of service to both friends and strangers.

“I am crushed by his passing,” said Islamorada councilwoman Elizabeth Jolin. “Greg left light in his wake. He seemed an authority on right living by leading by example.”

“The community has lost one of its good guys,” said Michael Ledwith, owner of Chef Michael’s restaurant. “Greg had done so much for so many and quietly went about his day, never seeking any recognition.”

“It’s been such a huge shock. He was a dear, dear client,” said Christi Franchini, owner of Pilates in Paradise. “God rest his soul.”

He also leaves behind two sisters, two brothers-in-law, a son, a daughterin-law and three grandchildren.

Dowell’s siblings have been moved by all the phone calls from the Upper Keys that describe how much he had affected their lives.

“There are no words to express what we’ve been hearing,” said sister Julie Ogilvie.

Dowell grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in a stable, loving family. His

parents were married for 62 years. He named his new business — Donnie’s Car Wash — after his father.

After graduating from Lancaster High School, Dowell spent most of his career in hospitality, eventually receiving a degree in hotel management from University of Nevada Las Vegas and moving to the Keys.

However, along the way, that nice kid from Lancaster developed a problem. As Dowell told his friends, he picked up toxic habits and behaviors that negatively affected his relationships, his jobs and his health.

But all that changed in 1990.

“He underwent a spiritual awakening and changed his lifestyle to one committed to the discipline of mind, body and spirit,” said close friend and retired nurse Jo Ann Aromandi. “And from that moment forward, he committed himself to a life of service to others.”

Fourteen years ago, Dowell guided her toward a healthier life after a difficult period.

“He offered encouragement,” she said, with emotion. “I watched him mentor hundreds of men and women, and he helped me do that, as well.”

He also didn’t take himself too seriously, jokingly calling himself “a spiritual giant” and constantly doling out “Greg-isms”: memorable turns of phrase that he often repeated.

“I’ll never forget his ‘suggestion’ that a goal we should all seek to achieve is to ‘go through our day with a quiet mind and a happy heart,’” said Ledwith.

“Oh, my head is full of ‘Greg-isms,’” said Aromandi. “Such as: ‘Try to do something nice for someone and not tell anybody.’”

Dowell followed up his Greg-isms with action, she said, pointing out that she found out “quite coincidentally” that he was driving an elderly cancer patient every day for a month for chemo to Miami — and never told anyone.

Kat Wheatley was Dowell’s yoga teacher and said he would give her mother free car washes. “I told him, ‘Greg, you can’t keep giving these car washes away.’”

These acts of kindness — most of which we’ll probably never know about — are generous. Yet they may pale in comparison to his loving guidance of those he steered away from the destructive path they were on toward a more serene life.

“A couple of people have reached

out to me,” said Dowell’s other sister, Debi Dowell Stemble. “They say, ‘If it had not been for him, I would have been dead a long time ago.’”

Dowell’s friends and family feel immense gratitude just for having

known him. (Full disclosure: This reporter is one of those people.) Which brings us to another Greg-ism. According to Aromandi, he said this phrase all the time:

“You are welded to our heart.”

Greg Dowell was known for his infectious smile, said his sister Julie Ogilvie. CONTRIBUTED

Seen here at age 4, Dowell had a happy childhood in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Friends including Kat Wheatley, seen here at left, were proud of Dowell for opening Donnie’s Car Wash this past spring.

BARBARA ‘BEAN’ (GOYETTE) MUNGOVAN

Barbara ‘Bean’ (Goyette) Mungovan passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 12, 2023 at the age of 94.

Born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, and a long-time resident of South Florida, she was one of the first female aircraft servicers hired by Eastern Airlines where she worked for 11 years. After retiring from the airlines, she moved from Hialeah to Key Largo, where she worked at the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative for 23 years, retiring at the age of 82. After enjoying retirement for many years in Key Largo, she moved to Moosehaven in Orange Park, Florida.

She was a life member and senior regent of the Moose Lodge since 1959. She was also a life member of the VFW auxiliary, where she would volunteer and send care packages to troops and assisted wounded warriors.

Bean was an avid poet and loved performing on stage, bringing laughter and joy to all. She was well known for her sense of humor and crazy costumes. Her most treasured moments were spending time with her family and friends.

Bean is preceded in death by her son, Mike Mungovan, her brother, George Goyette, and her granddaughter, Kaely Camacho.

Bean is survived by her brother, David Goyette, and sister, Peggy Cronkhite. She is survived also by her

children, Cathy (Jim) Taylor, Laurie Batterton, Nada (Hartt) Stearns, Nancy (John) Kearney, Dan (Rosana) Mungovan and Tim (Angie) Mungovan. Bean is survived by her 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

In closing we leave you with a prayer that Bean wrote: “Thank you God for everything we have, help us to be patient and understanding with each other so we will be a happy family. Help us to be a good example to others.”

A celebration of life will be held in Key Largo at a later date.

ROLLING OUT THE RED CARPET

GRAMMY WINNER & FASHION DESIGNER ASSIST WITH A PSA

REEF THE FOX

Hi friends! Reef the fox here with your weekly “Reef’s Report.” We had some celebrity visitors stop by a few weeks ago.

I wanted to wait to report on it so they didn’t get bombarded with adoring fans during their visit to the Florida Keys. My Grammy Award winning uncle, Zachary James, stopped by along with Manuel Tiscareño, a bridal couture fashion designer. I rolled out the red carpet for my famous friends and greeted them with my award-winning charm. Coral, on the other hand, was not so casual and stole Manuel’s coffee and ran. She’s a feral beast sometimes. But I held my composure and singlehandedly saved the visit.

Reef is a red fox that was saved from a fur farm. He now lives in Key Largo with his human, Nicole Navarro.

presence” (The Arts Desk, London) and “intrinsically beautiful,” “cavernous bass” with “oomph and range” (Opera News). James was named as the BroadwayWorld 2010-2020 Vocalist and Performer of the Decade and the 2019 Breakout Opera Artist of the Year by Verismo Magazine. He was identified as an industry leader and accepted an invitation to become an official ambassador for Opera America. James and my mom, Nicole Navarro, have been friends since the summer of 2020 when they met in Key Largo. He has also lent his voice for various antifur projects Pawsitive Beginnings has done, and on this most recent visit, he recorded a PSA for us to condemn the use of real fur in fashion.

This gorgeous girl is a Dutch shepherd mix about 2 years old. Ilsa was a stray that wandered into the yard of a loving family. They are keeping her safe until she can find her “furever” home. She is very sweet and well mannered. She’s friendly with all people and loves playing with other dogs. She hasn’t been tested around cats and she does bark at chickens. But, overall, she is an amazing dog. Please contact MarrVelous Pet Rescues at 305-453-1315 if you’re interested in meeting Ilsa or any of their adoptable pets, and submit an application at www.mprescues.org.

If you don’t know who either of these incredible humans are, I’ll give you a bio on each. Zachary James is a 2022 Grammy Winner who is described as a “true stage animal” by Opera News. He’s an international opera, concert and cabaret singer, stage and screen actor and recording artist known for his “huge, robust bass,” which “resonates with force” (Bach Track), “tremendous power and

Manuel Tiscareño has received recognition in prestigious publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Fady Italy, Vanidades and Nupcias and presented at New York Fashion Week and the Dubai Royal Gala. Tiscareño has never used real fur in his designs and would never consider it, so for that, we respect him immensely. Tiscareño even took the time to record a short, anti-fur PSA for us when he visited as well saying he supports a fashion industry that does not use fur. Pretty cool, huh?

Anywho, that’s all for this week. If you want to see either of the PSAs that were recorded, you can head to our website, pawsitivebeginnings.org, and then to our social media links to see past posts.

Until next time, Reef, over and out!

Sunday, June 25 MarineLab’s Family Day from 1 to 4 p.m. at 51 Shoreland Dr., Key Largo.

Tuesday, June 27

• Story time for children up to age 5 at 10:30 a.m. at Key Largo library.

• Mote’s Islamorada Coral Nursery tour at 2 p.m. at Bud N’ Mary’s Marina. Space is limited; reserve free tickets at mote.org/keystours.

• Florida Keys Toastmasters meeting, in-person and Zoom, at 6 p.m. at Keys History & Discovery Center.

• Books on Tap to discuss “Remarkably Bright Creatures” at 6 p.m. at Keys’ Meads, Key Largo.

Wednesday, June 28

• Just Older Youth (JOY) Center classes from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Visit justolderyouthinc.org for a complete

schedule.

• Tween string pull painting (for ages 10-13) at 2:30 p.m. at Key Largo library.

• Virtual presentation by Chris Lemons, commercial diver, on “Last Breath - Reasoning with Life and Death on the bottom of the North Sea,” at 7 p.m. at History of Diving Museum, Islamorada. Visit diving museum.org to register.

Thursday, June 29

• Play Pals at 10:30 a.m. at Key Largo library. Toys will be out for children (up to age 5) to play while adults socialize.

Saturday, July 1

• I.CARE dive and transplant at 8:30 a.m. at Islamorada Dive Center. Visit icareaboutcoral.org to learn more.

Zachary James (left) Manuel Tiscareño and Reef. CONTRIBUTED

Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, will conduct a Public Hearing to adopt the FY2024 Commercial Rates for collection, disposal, and recycling in Monroe County, Florida.

The Public Hearing will be held at 10:00 A.M., on July 18, 2023, at the Budget Meeting of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners, Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, 2nd Floor, Marathon, Florida 33050. The public can attend the Public Hearing in person, or via Zoom, for the purpose of contributing or receiving public comments on the proposed assessments. The Zoom link can be found in the electronic meeting agenda for 07/18/2023, at the following a ddress: http://monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx.

All affected property owners and commercial customers have a right to appear virtually, or in person, at the hearing, and to file written objections with the County Commission within twenty (20) calendar days of the first publication date of this Notice. Pursuant to section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the County Commission with respect to any matter considered at the hearing, such person will need a record

Franchise Area’s 1,2,3, 4 Waste Management, Marathon Garbage, Keys Sanitary, Ocean Reef 2023/24

of the proceedings, and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the County Administrator’s Office at (305) 292-4441, at least 48 hours prior to the date of the Public Hearing. If hearing or voice-impaired, contact the Florida Relay Service Number, by dialing “711” for assistance.

If you have any questions, please contact the County’s Solid Waste Department at (305) 295-4323 or (305) 292-4536, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.

A person may submit written or other physical evidence on a particular agenda item for consideration at the July 18, 2023 BOCC Budget Meeting to: Krystal Gomez, via email at: Gomez-Krystal@monroecounty-fl.gov, or by mail to: County Administrator’s Office, 1100 Simonton Street, Suite 205, Key West, FL 33040. The documents must be received by 3:00 P.M. on July 14, 2023, and must include the submitter’s name, address, phone number, email address, and the agenda item number to which the documents refer.

The following schedules reflect the proposed monthly rates for Commercial Waste Generators for:

Franchise Area’s 1,2,3, 4 Waste Management, Marathon Garbage, Key Sanitary, Ocean Reef 2023/24

b) CONTAINERIZED PICKUP RATE SCHEDULE

*BASED ON 32 GALLON CANS FRANCHISE AREA’S 1,

** Rates for recycling services are not reflected in these tables. Those charges are based on a collection fee of $6.84 per cubic yard and a processing fee of $1.09 per cubic yard; there is no disposal fee for recycling services. Monthly charges will depend on the specific level of service.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT FY 2024 COMMERCIAL RATES FOR COLLECTION, DISPOSAL, AND RECYCLING IN MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO REIMPOSE AND PROVIDE FOR COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE SERVICE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Pursuant F.S. 328.17, United

American Lien & Recovery as agent w/ power of attorney will sell the following vessel(s) to the highest bidder. Inspect 1 week prior @ marina; cash or cashier check; all auctions are held w/ reserve; any persons interested ph 954-563-1999.

Sale Date: July 21, 2023 @ 10:00 am

Location: 3411 NW 9th Ave. #707, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309

V12973 1972 Gulfstar FL4518FG

Hull ID#: 532902 inboard diesel fiberglass 36ft R/O Leontyne Pyne Davydov Rud Arnshek

Lienor: Pilot House Marina, 3 Seagate Blvd., Key Largo, FL 33037

Licensed Auctioneers FLAB422 FLAU765 & 1911

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LEGAL NOTICES

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on July 20, 2023. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CASE NUMBER: 37-2022-00027673-CU-BC-CTL SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

** Unincorporated areas, City of Marathon, Layton and Key Colony Beach

Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, (BOCC) will conduct a Public Hearing to consider reimposing solid waste service assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2023, against certain improved residential properties located within Monroe County, the City of Marathon, the City of Layton, and the City of Key Colony Beach, to fund the cost of solid waste collection services, facilities and programs provided to such properties, and to authorize collection of such assessments on the tax bill.

The Public Hearing will be held at 10:00 A.M., on July 18, 2023, (the Budget Meeting of the Board of Monroe County Commissioners), at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, 2nd Floor, Marathon, Florida 33050. The public can attend the Public Hearing in person, or via Zoom, for the purpose of contributing or receiving public comments on the proposed assessments. The Zoom link can be found in the electronic meeting agenda at the following address: http://monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx.

All affected property owners have a right to appear at the hearing, in person or virtually, and to file written objections with the County Commission, within 20 calendar days of the first publication date of this notice. Pursuant to section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the County Commission with respect to any matter considered at the hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the County Administrator’s Office at (305) 292-4441, at least 48 hours prior to the date of the hearing. If hearing or voice-impaired, contact the Florida Relay Service Number, by dialing “711” for assistance.

The total annual solid waste assessment revenue to be collected within Monroe County, the City of Marathon, the City of Layton, and the City of Key Colony Beach for the upcoming fiscal year is estimated to be $15,778,989.40. The rate of assessment for the upcoming fiscal year shall be $457.15 per residential dwelling unit. The maximum rate of assessment that can be imposed in the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2023, and future fiscal years, shall be $457.15 per residential dwelling unit. Copies of the legal documentation for the assessment program will be made available upon request by contacting the County Administrator’s Office at (305) 292-4441, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.

If you have any questions, please call the County Solid Waste Management Department at (305) 295-4323 or (305) 292-4536, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.

The assessments will be collected on the ad valorem tax bill to be mailed in November, 2023, as authorized by section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. Failure to pay the assessments will cause a tax certificate to be issued against the property, which may result in a loss of title.

A person may submit written or other physical evidence on a particular agenda item for consideration at the July 18, 2023 BOCC Budget Meeting to: Krystal Gomez, via email at: Gomez-Krystal@monroecounty-fl.gov, or by mail to: The County Administrator’s Office, 1100 Simonton Street, Suite 205, Key West, FL 33040. The documents must be received by 3:00 P.M., on July 14, 2023, and must include the submitter’s name, address, phone number, email address, and the agenda item number to which the documents refer.

DATED at Key West, Monroe County, Florida, this 14th day of June, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

KEVIN MADOK, CPA, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kirk of The Keys, Marathon, FL will receive and open sealed responses for the following: SINGLE FAMILY HOME

Details at www.kirkofthekeys/ bid

Deadline is July 22, 2023.

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following:

Key Largo Pickleball Court

Installation

Monroe County, Florida

Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar.com OR www.monroecounty-fl.gov/bids. The Public Record is available upon request. Monroe County Purchasing Department receives bids electronically. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/ physically delivered bids/ proposals/responses WILL NOT be accepted.

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl. gov, no later than 3:00P.M., on July 20, 2023. Please submit your confidential financial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows:

Key Largo Pickleball Court

Installation 07-20-2023

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Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the file size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB, in advance of the bid opening, please email: omb-purchasing@ monroecounty-fl.gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected.

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ROBERT MICK, AN INDIVIDUAL YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): VAN DYKE & ASSOCIATES, A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/se!fhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dfas, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la inforrnacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de

la corte y mas inforrnacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifomia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

AVISO: Par ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es):

330 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

The name, address and telephone number of the plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):

Richard S. Van Dyke, Esq., Van Dyke & Associates, APLC, 451 A Street, Suite 600, San Diego, CA 92101, (619) 344-0977

Dated July 15, 2022

By: Gabriel Lopez, Deputy Clerk

Publish: June 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO.: 23-CP-159-K DIVSION: LOWER KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF GENEVIEVE C. ISAKSEN Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Genevieve C. Isaksen, deceased, whose date of death was June 4, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands

against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is: June 22, 2023.

Personal Representative: John F. Isaksen

32 Spoonbill Way Key West, Florida 33040 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

Publish:

June 22 & 29, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO.: 2023-CP-000151-K IN RE: ESTATE OF WAYNE GEORGE BELL a/k/a WAYNE G. BELL a/k/a WAYNE BELL, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of WAYNE GEORGE BELL a/k/a WAYNE G. BELL a/k/a WAYNE BELL (the “Decedent”), whose date of death was October 17, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Clerk of Circuit Court, Monroe County Courthouse, Probate Division, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida, 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the 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 THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the Decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (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, FLORIDA STATUTES, 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

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES

this notice is: June 22, 2023.

Personal Representative: ROBERT WAYNE BELL

49729 Nautical Drive

Chesterfield, MI 48047

Attorneys for Personal

Representative: BULLOCH TAYLOR PLLC

T. Robert Bulloch, Esq. Florida Bar No. 633127

Email: trb@bullochtaylor.com

Courtney C. Pugh, Esq. Florida Bar No. 125106

Email: ccp@bullochtaylor.com

1185 Immokalee Road, Suite 300 Naples, Florida 34110

Telephone: 239-383-7130

Fax: 239-776-3496

Publish:

June 22 & 29, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT

IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

CASE NUMBER: 23-CP000030-M

DIVISION: MARATHON

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF CARL M. BENDIK, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of CARL M. BENDIK, deceased, whose date of death was March 13, 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 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: June 15, 2023.

Persons Giving Notice:

AMY B. DUMAS

201 Kensington Trace Canton, Georgia 30115

Attorney for Persons Giving

Notice:

Christopher B. Waldera, P.A.

Christopher B. Waldera Florida Bar No: 980810

Attorney for Personal Representative

5800 Overseas Highway, Suite 7

Marathon, Florida 33050

Telephone: (305) 289-2223

Facsimile: (305) 289-2249

email: chris@cbwpa.com

Publish:

June 15 & 22, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

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

PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 23-CP-78-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF EDMUND JOHN BENNETT, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of EDMUND JOHN BENNETT, deceased, whose date of death was July 31, 2022, Case: 23-CP-78-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: June 15, 2023.

Personal Representative:

GRETA-MARIE ELIE-BENNETT

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

Publish: June 15 & 22, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO.: 23-CP-90-K IN RE: ESTATE OF LORA J. ALBRITTON Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Lora J. Albritton, deceased, whose date of death was December 15, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS

SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is: June 15, 2023.

Personal Representative: Karen Martin Gibson

2215 Fogarty Avenue Key West, Florida 33040 Attorney for Personal

Representative: Gregory D. Davila, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 0886998

Law Office of Gregory D. Davila, P.A. 1111 12th Street, Suite 411 Key West, Florida 33040 Telephone: (305) 293-8554

Fax: (305) 294-9913

E-mail: gdavila@ keywestlawoffice.com

Secondary E-Mail: e-filing@ keywestlawoffice.com

Publish:

June 15 & 22, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO.: 23-CP-134-K

IN RE: ESTATE OF LINDA E. BEST Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of LINDA E. BEST, deceased, whose date of death was April 30, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate 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

LEGAL NOTICES

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: June 15, 2023.

Personal Representative: BRUCE ANTHONY NOWAKOWSKI 20110 Mulberry Knoll Lewes, Delaware 19958

Attorney for Personal Representative: JOHN FERRARI, JR.

Attorney

Florida Bar No. 111132

Ferrari, Butler & Moneymaker, PLLC 2520 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 11 Nokomis, FL 34275

Telephone: (941) 960-1676

Fax: (941) 296-8656

E-mail: johnf@elderlegalfl.com

Secondary E-mail: pollyb@ elderlegalfl.com

Publish:

June 15 & 22, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

I N THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA UPPER KEYS PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 23-CP-000053-P IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN W. EAGLE, JR., Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of JOHN W. EAGLE, JR., deceased, whose date of death was October 26, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Suite 2, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN 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: June 15, 2023. Personal Representative: KAREN EAGLE

15 Cindy Place

Key Largo, FL 33037

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

Publish:

June 15 & 22, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO.: 23-CP-000129-K IN RE: ESTATE OF MARK B. POTTLE

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Mark B. Pottle, deceased, whose date of death was March 26, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040.

The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate 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: June 15, 2023.

Personal Representative:

Patricia G. Pottle

3827 McFarlane Drive

Tallahassee, Florida 32303

Attorney for Personal

Representative:

Robert A. Pierce

Attorney Florida Bar No. 0175399

AUSLEY & MCMULLEN P.A.

123 S. Calhoun Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 Telephone: (850) 224-9115

Fax: (850) 222-7560

E-mail: bpierce@ausley.com

Secondary E-mail: spelham@ ausley.com

Publish:

June 15 & 22, 2023

The Weekly Newspapers

AUTOS ALL YEARS!

Junk or Used Cars, Vans, Trucks. Runs or Not.

$CASH 305-332-0483

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

EMPLOYMENT

HEALTH INSURANCE

NAVIGATOREnrollment Assistance, Outreach, Education and Community Events. Paid Training and equipment. Bi-lingual a plus. Call 305-767-3883

MEDICAL ASSISTANT. Doctor's office, KL. PT flex hrs, perfect for student or retiree. Salary commensurate with experience, but willing to train. Send resume to drsusanamay@ gmail.com or fax to 305-852-8672.

City of Marathon

Current Job Openings: Right of Way Technician. Full Benefits. EOE Please see City website for details www. ci.marathon.fl.us

Groundskeeper/ Maintenance person, KCB, Sea Isle Condominium, 20 - 40 hrs. per week, $25 per hr., apply by e-mail to HardingThomasL@ aol.com, text or call 734-476-0531.

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 404-2193359 and ask for Dave.

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

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

SUDOKU SOLUTION

KEY LARGO WOMAN SHAKES IT UP FOR FITNESS

‘NO JUDGMENT ZONE’ GROUP CLASSES INSPIRE CLIENTS

KELLIE BUTLER FARRELL www.keysweekly.com

The fitness studio may be off the beaten path, but inside Keys to Wellness Group Fitness, it feels less like a workout and more like a party.

With dance lights pulsating on the walls and the latin beats pumping, local neonatal nurse practitioner and zumba dynamo Danielle Harrison leads a handful of women through a high-energy dance session.

“Danielle is full of passion and she is incredibly encouraging,” said Zumba client and Tavernier resident Amanda Ihrig. ”I’m just incredibly thankful for her because she really does pour so much of herself into these classes and it is very apparent.”

Miami resident Elisa Dimitropoulos and her 18-year-old daughter, Evie, make it a point to attend the 10:30 a.m. Zumba classes on Saturdays whenever they are in Key Largo.

“It’s the only thing she’ll wake up for,” said mom Elisa with a laugh.

“It really is, because I love it so much,” Evie said. Harrison wasn’t always the inspirational fitness instructor she is today.

Three years ago she topped the scales at 260 pounds. In 2020, she was so unhealthy that her teenage daughter, who was at a summer band camp, worried her mother might not survive.

“And my daughter looked at me and she said ‘Mom, are you going to be alive when I get home?’” recalled Harrison of that pivotal video call that changed her life.

One year and minus a 100 pounds later, Harrison became a certified Zumba instructor.

“I started with Zumba and I kept building to different classes,” said Harrison. Among other fitness classes, she now teaches Tabata Fitness, Bootcamp and Circuit Tabata along with Zumba step, Zumba toning and Zumbini classes for children under 4 years of age and their parents. Being a nurse prac-

titioner in neonatology by profession, the Zumbini classes are right up her alley.

“We do music with drums, shakers, scarves, we dance, we sing, we follow instructions,” said Harrison of the Zumbini classes. “We do exercises; they don’t know they’re doing exercises but they take a great nap when they go home.”

Harrison also incorporates basic sign language in the Zumbini classes. Sign language is near and dear to Harrison’s heart; her 21-year-old son is hearingimpaired.

Besides working as a neonatal nurse practitioner in Miami, Harrison is a military veteran, having served two years in the Navy right out of Coral Shores High School.

Apart from teaching almost a dozen fitness classes a week, Harrison also organizes outings for her clients once or twice a month, like going line dancing at Schnebly’s Redland’s Winery or taking in “Hamilton” at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Harrison said the outings are an opportunity to bond with clients and a chance to get them off the rock.

“We all go out and do something different and when I say different, it’s not going to the bar and having a couple of drinks, it’s getting out in the community and getting your eyes open to different things rather than just the ‘Keys disease.’ That’s not a healthy lifestyle,” said Harrison.

1. Danielle Harrison offers fitness classes at 835 Largo Road at MM106. KELLIE BUTLER FARRELL/Keys Weekly. 2. With dance lights bouncing off the walls, Danielle Harrison leads a Saturday morning class at her fitness studio along Largo Road in Key Largo. 3. A child in Harrison’s Zumbini class has a ball jumping on a trampoline. This class is geared toward children 4 years of age and younger. CONTRIBUTED. 4. Danielle Harrison is all energy as she works out with clients during a Zumba toning class. 5. Danielle Harrison is surrounded by loyal clients who swear by her positive approach to fitness.

EMPLOYMENT.

Boat rental company in Marathon needs an Outboard Mechanic. Some general marina work, and boat experience a plus. Call 305-481-7006

Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder now hiring Guest Service Representativeresponsibilities include assisting guests at our Key Largo and Islamorada locations, making reservations and/or answering questions over phone and in-person, taking and processing photos, and checking-in and out guests visiting our facility. To apply, please send your resume to andreaw@dpmmr.org.

Place your Employment Ad here for $25.00/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today!

EMPLOYMENT HOBBIES/COLLECT. SERVICES OFFERED

MAINTENANCE

POSITION w/ busy Non-profit. FT with benefits. Longterm 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.

The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring the following positions: Cook, Maintenance Administrative Assistant (bilingual preferred) Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Worker), Med Tech (caregiver), and Grounds Caretaker. 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.

TRUCK DRIVERS CDL CLASS A

We are hiring CDL CLASS A Drivers, Monday-Friday with overtime available. Hazmat not needed.

Apply at Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc.

129 Toppino Industrial Dr., Key West (ask for Cheryl) 305-296-5606 ext 126.

DUI EVALUATOR/ INSTRUCTOR

The Advocate DUI Program is hiring for part time positions. DUI instructors and evaluators - 2 days a week, Bachelors or Masters degree in substance abuse eld required. Bilingual preferred, not required. Of ce located in Marathon. Contact Marcia at 305-704-0117.

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

LOT FOR SALE

Oceanside-Lot with building permit in Tavernier $399K OBO 305-933-9594

Owner-Agent [3% to selling office]

RV LOT FOR RENT

RV Site for rent in Marathon. Up to 35', private gated property. $1,500/mo + utilities. Dockage wavailable - inquire for price. 305-610-8002 up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today!

SERVICES OFFERED

Registered Nurse available to help with your home health care needs. In-home care assistance is also available. Local references. 305-5870892. Please call and leave message or text.

YARD SALES

ESTATE SALE: Fine art, carpets, lamps, lamp shades, mirrors different sizes, many other items available. 9551 Overseas Highway, Marathon. Questions (305) 9289258

SARA'S ESTATE SALES: 75018 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada | Fri., June 23 & Sat., June 24, 9am to 1pm both days | ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD waterfront estate at Sea Oats Beach, MM75. Beautiful, tropical things such as Lexington wicker furniture (Henry Link); fabric loveseat & accent chairs; silk plants big & small; barstools, dining chairs, console tables; tools like battery chainsaw and

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: $108,332/annually$111,365/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.

Keys Energy Services, in Key West, Florida, is accepting applications for the following position in its Transmission & Distribution Department:

SUBSTATION ELECTRICIAN

Starting pay rate for this position, depending on quali cations and experience: $40.35/hr. - $45.19/hr.

For more information, including job duties and required quali cations, 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 lled.

YARD SALES

gas blowers; coolers, portable bbq table; Sony mini 8 camcorder, printers with toner; stem glassware, dishes, ginger jars; Nitro Duet transport chair; treadmill; coastal lamps featuring sealife or shells; small appliances; and apartment-size refrigerator. Follow signs and park with consideration. Photos: Facebook (@sarasestatesales) and estatesales.net.

MAINTENANCE POSITION WITH BUSY NONPROFIT

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.

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER IS HIRING

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

Benefits

NOW HIRING IN ISLAMORADA

BOAT RENTAL STAFF

FLEXIBLE HOURS & COMPETITIVE WAGES

Need to have experience driving boats and a working knowledge of the Islamorada area by water. Duties include taking reservations, giving captains lessons and routine boat maintenance.

Email Ma at eliteboatrentalsma @gmail.com. Please include contact information and any relevant experience.

NOW HIRING FT FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT MARATHON, FL

Duties to include invoice and inventory entry, booking airline shipments, creating and filing paperwork for international shipments, scheduling inspections needed for international shipments, customer communication and tracking, creating and maintaining customer accounts and some customer service. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. This position requires high attention to detail and the ability to multitask. Compensation will be dependent on experience.

Benefits package including vacation, sick days, holidays and 401K PSP retirement plan. Please send cover letter and resume to sales@dynastymarine.net for consideration. No phone calls please. dynastymarine.net

IS HIRING!

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

IS HIRING!

Position requires a min. of high school completion and 1 yr exp or 1 yr college.

Must be knowledgeable in tropical plants and have good social/business skills, above average computer skills (knowledge of POS a plus). Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. English language, speaking and writing, proficiency is a must. FL driver’s license w/good driving record, references and background screening required.

MARC, 1401 Seminary St, Key West, FL www.marchouse.org Come join our family! EOE

IS HIRING!

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

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE

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

Please contact April at 305.407.3262 or april@floridakeysaquariumencounters.com for more information.

11710 OVERSEAS HWY, MARATHON

SUNSET GRILLE IS HIRING

• Hosts

• Waitstaff

• Bartenders

• Bar Backs

• Bussers

• Line Cooks

• Dishwashers

Apply in person at Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, 7 Knight’s Key Blvd, Marathon

Experience is required. Must have a valid driver’s license. We offer 401K, medical insurance, paid holidays and paid vacation.

OPENINGS AVAILABLE

TAVERNIER MARINERS HOSPITAL

- Environmental Tech, $5,000 Sign-on Bonus*

- Line Cook

- Medical Technologist, $15,000 Sign-on Bonus*

- Multi-Modality Imag Tech, $9,000 Sign-on Bonus*

- Patient Experience Advocate

- Pool Physical Therapist

- Registered Nurse, up to $25,000 Sign-on Bonus*

- Registered Respiratory Therapist, up to $15,000 Sign-on Bonus*

MARATHON FISHERMEN’S

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

- Cook, $5,000 Sign-on Bonus*

- Emergency Dept Team Coordinator

- Environmental Tech, $5,000 Sign-on Bonus*

- Lead Med Technologist, $15,000 Sign-on Bonus*

- Medical Technologist, $15,000 Sign-on Bonus*

- Multi-Modality Imag Tech, $9,000 Sign-on Bonus*

- Nurse Manager, Emergency Dept, $20,000 Sign-on Bonus*

- Nurse Practitioner

- Patient Experience Advocate

- 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.

* Sign-on bonuses are available only for select full-time positions based on candidate experience.

APPLY AND LEARN MORE careers.baptisthealth.net or call 786-243-8507

Oceanside Safari Restaurant & Lounge in Islamorada is NOW OPEN and serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

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

Great pay, bene ts and perks. We o er 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.

We have re-opened as a brand-new full-service 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

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER IS HIRING

Visual Communications (Full-Time/Part-Time, Seasonal)

Volunteer Resources

Administrative Assistant (Full-Time, Permanent)

Human Resources Assistant (Part-Time, Permanent)

Guest Services Staff (Full-Time/Part-Time, Temporary/Permanent)

Accounting Director (Full-Time, Permanent)

Media & Marketing Staff Member (Full-Time, Permanent) Trainer (Full-Time/Permanent)

Benefits include medical, life & disability insurance, 401(k) plan, paid vacation, sick time & holidays

Full job descriptions available at www dolphins org/career opportunities

Email cover letter, DRC application & resume to drc-hr@dolphins org EOE

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER

58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning... Caring

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.

KEY WEST

Behavioral Health Therapist (Child, Adult)

Behavioral Health Counselor (Children)

Case Managers (Adult, Forensic)

Substance Abuse Counselor

Peer Support Specialist

MARATHON

Driver (CDL required)

Care Coordinator

Behavioral Health Therapist (Child, Adult)

RNs/LPNs - 3 shifts (also Per Diem)

Maintenance Specialist

*Behavioral Health Technicians

3 shifts (also Per Diem)

Peer Support Specialist

*Support Worker – Assisted Living

*No experience required for these positions. Will train. A caring heart & helpful hands required.

THEME: INDEPENDENCE DAY

ACROSS

1. Kind of illusion

6. Perched

9. Island near Java

13. Old West pack animal

14. False statement

15. Opposite of atonal

16. Hailing from the East

17. Supply with weapons

18. “____ death do us part”

19. *Frank

21. *Popular celebratory gettogether

23. Many, many years

24. Scott Hamilton’s “court”

25. Gross National Product

28. Abundant

30. Bantoid language

35. Bakery unit

37. Cutlass maker

39. Two in eighteen

40. Milk’s favorite cookie

41. Muslim ruler honorific

43. Hyperbolic sine

44. Iranian money, pl.

46. Nancy Sinatra’s boots

47. Fill to satisfaction

48. *Certain Doodle

50. Argo’s propellers

52. Feather glue

53. Give temporarily

55. Porridge grain

57. *Roman firework

60. *”The Star-Spangled Banner”

63. Opposite of neo-

64. Glass margin

66. Continental money, pl.

68. Opposite of #17 Across

69. Go for the gold

70. “Silas Marner” author

71. Mexican money

72. Not yang

73. Down and out

DOWN

1. ____ constrictor, anagram

2. Word on a door

3. Duet plus one

4. Angry

5. Large California bird

6. Smelting waste

7. Stuff of inflation

8. Adagio and allegro, e.g.

9. German city on Rhine river

10. Con

11. Not of the cloth

12. Down with a bug

15. ____ someone ____ bed

20. Satirical publication, with The

22. Calligrapher’s purchase

24. *”From the ____ forest to the Gulf Stream waters”

25. *Old ____

26. Waterwheel

27. Hymn of praise

29. *Popular decoration

31. *”Rockin’ in the USA” band

32. Certain church member

33. Yiddish busybody

34. Theater guide

36. Kind of rock

38. Heroic tale

42. B on Mendeleev’s table

45. “Where ____ is heard a discouraging word...”

49. Sushi restaurant staple

51. Shiny cotton

54. High-strung

56. Car rack manufacturer

57. Charlie Chaplin’s prop

58. “Oh, my!”

59. Agrippina’s slayer

60. “I’ll second that”

61. Great Lake

62. State of mind

63. One in a litter

65. *King George ____

67. Farm structure

FLORIDA KEYS EATS

MANGO SEASON

SORBET RECIPE PERFECT FOR A HOT SUMMER DAY

SAMANTHA DELLILO

If you have a neighbor with a mango tree, now is the time to start schmoozing them. Wave hi, bring their garbage bin in from the street, and try to get on their good side, because it is mango season, my friends.

I have the perfect, easy and healthy summer dessert here for you. This sorbet recipe has been a staple in my life every mango season since I can remember.

is a Keys native who has a passion for all things food. She runs the local food blog, “Florida Keys Eats.”

You will need:

• A large food processor

• Either two ripe mangoes cut into cubes and frozen or 2-and-¼ cup of frozen mango chunks from the grocery store

• 1 cup of evaporated coconut milk (or regular evaporated milk if you aren’t a fan of coconut)

• Zest of 1 lime

• Juice of half a lime

• 1 tbsp. vanilla extract

• 1 pinch of salt

• 2 dashes cinnamon

• honey

Right off the bat every year, I mess up by adding everything into the food processor at once. Don’t be like me. Add your mangos and turn on the food processor. Shake your can of evaporated coconut milk before opening, then slowly pour in your 1 cup of

evaporated milk. Gather the lime juice and zest, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt and put those in the food processor as it continues to swirl. I feel stopping here is sweet enough for me, but if you want to make this for kids or just have a sweet tooth, add honey as needed.

Unplug your processor, and scoop out all of this mango sorbet into a pan or Tupperware. Throw it into the freezer for at least four hours. You can make it extra eye pleasing by topping with some mango chunks and a honey drizzle. I love putting chili lime seasoning on it.

A few tips: This will come out lightyears creamier and better if you use full fat coconut milk. I personally just prefer the healthier version so you can indulge guilt-free. Also, know if you use fresh mango the color will be a much brighter orange than the frozen chunks will produce from the store. This is a very limeforward sorbet, if you want less tang use less lime zest and less lime juice. A great way to make the texture that much creamier is to add a banana into the food processor after the milk. The healthy fat in the banana really binds all the ingredients beautifully.

Kick it up a notch and turn this into an adult-only desert by drizzling a little Pilar Blonde rum over the sorbet after serving yourself in a bowl. Have fun, everyone, and may mango season bring you luck from the neighbors.

NEIGHBOR OF THE WEEK

No matter how many individuals appear in the pages of each edition of Keys Weekly, there are always so many more of our community members who deserve to be recognized. In an effort to shine a spotlight on more of the incredible individuals who live and work in these islands, Keys Weekly is proud to spotlight our Neighbor of the Week feature, dedicated to celebrating a community member with each issue.

This week’s neighbor is a Tavernier resident who’s an insurance broker with Healthmarkets Insurance Company. Previously, he worked with United Van Lines as a sales representative for eight years.

What’s one thing people don’t know about you? I bartend a couple days a week at Island Grill.

What can people find you doing when you’re not working? Spending time with my family.

What would you do if you won the lottery? Travel the world.

If you could meet anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would it be? Michael Jordan.

What is the best and worst part of the Keys? Best part, spending time on the water. Worst part is the traffic.

If you could improve one thing in the Keys, what would it be? Reduce the amount of single-use plastic, to cut down the plastic ocean pollution.

What is your spirit animal? Bengal tiger.

The title of my autobiography would be: “If there’s a Will there’s a Way.”

Your favorite movie: “Forrest Gump.”

Favorite app on your phone? Pandora Radio.

Ryan Will Insurance broker

Mango sorbet. SAMANTHA DELLILO/Keys Weekly