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(DON’T) SHOW ME THE MONEY

Injunction blocks detailed financial disclosure law for municipal elected officials

ALEX RICKERT alex@keysweekly.com

Atemporary injunction granted by a federal judge means some mayors, elected officials and candidates in the November 2024 elections will avoid a public deep dive into their personal coffers – for now.

On June 11, Florida Southern District Court Judge Melissa Damian granted a temporary injunction to block enforcement of Senate Bill 774 due to its infringement on First Amendment rights of municipal leaders.

Signed in May 2023 by Gov. Ron DeSantis after passing through the Florida Legislature, and effective at the start of 2024, the bill required an expanded pool of elected city, town and village leaders to fill out the highlydetailed Form 6 financial disclosure document instead of the previouslyrequired – and far less detailed – Form 1, used for decades by those same officials.

Form 6, already the standard for certain higher-level county and state offices as a product of Florida’s 1976 “Sunshine Amendment” to its Constitution, requires disclosure of a bevy of financial information including officials’ net worth, assets and liabilities of more than $1,000, values of possessions and household goods, and all sources of income over $1,000.

Form 1, on the other hand, only requires disclosure of major income sources – but not the exact amounts –of more than $2,500, along with property valued over $10,000 and liabilities over $10,000.

Until Monday, seated officials were required to complete Form 6 by July 1, prompting multiple Keys municipalities to enlist the help of outside consultants to simply complete the complex form correctly.

Staff analysis reports from multiple Florida Senate and House committees, Damian wrote, failed to provide

justification for the change or consider less burdensome options to achieve the underlying goal of SB 774.

“Neither (report) includes empirical data nor evidence suggesting that either committee investigated, studied, or solicited reports on the need for municipal elected officials to comply with the more comprehensive requirement of Form 6,” she said, eventually agreeing that the bill violates First Amendment rights by “impermissibly compel(ling) contentbased, non-commercial speech.”

After concerns in the Legislature over its potential to discourage citizens from running for local offices, roughly 125 municipal elected officials resigned across the state between the bill’s passage and when it took effect, Damian’s ruling said.

On Feb. 15, 2024, a group that now totals more than 170 elected officials sued the Florida Commission on Ethics over the new requirements, arguing the bill was not narrowly tailored enough to achieve the “compelling government interests” of protecting against conflicts of interest and deterring corruption.

Though the state has seen a “steady, upward trend” in the number of ethics complaints filed against municipal leaders, Damian wrote, the Commission on Ethics’ annual report and more failed to establish that the more detailed Form 6 disclosures will address the trend, or that the information is “necessary or relevant to the issue of (the trend).”

“The State enacted SB 774 without giving serious consideration to whether the government interests at stake could be addressed through less burdensome alternative means,” Damian concluded. “It is not apparent … that a change from the Form 1 requirement to the Form 6 requirement was necessary, nor that SB 774 is substantially related to the State’s identified interests.”

Jamie A. Cole, the plaintiffs’ lead

attorney, lauded the injunction in a June 11 statement. “Most municipal elected officials receive little to no compensation for their public service, yet they are being asked to disclose their precise net worth, income and assets,” he said. “This legislative overreach has already resulted in the mass resignation of about 125 municipal elected officials and, if allowed, would discourage many others from serving their communities.”

As of Monday, all five council members in Marathon had yet to file what mayor Robyn Still called a “heavy burden” in Form 6.

“I understand the need for transparency, and I understand the reason behind (the disclosures),” she said. “But we’re not doing this for a salary. We have other jobs and other commitments. So to come and ask (us) to fill this out as if it was our full-time job, I think that was an overreach. I did this because I wanted to serve the community, but this doesn’t pay my bills.” Still said she believed Form 6 would “absolutely” discourage future candidates in local elections, adding that the detailed rundown of possessions could make officials an easier target for home burglaries along with ethics complaints stemming from honest mistakes in completing an onerous form.

The timing of Damian’s order comes at a critical juncture for Monroe County, which will close its qualifying period with a new landscape for candidates in municipal elections at noon on Friday, June 14. Required until Monday to file a Form 6 disclosure, candidates now need only a Form 1 instead.

A June 11 memo from the Florida Commission on Ethics confirmed that while current municipal leaders who have already filed Form 6 early may not “replace” the document with a Form 1, those who have yet to do so may now complete Form 1 by the July 1 deadline.

WORKSHOPS AHEAD FOR VILLAGE PROPERTIES

Officials seek public’s opinion on specific uses

JIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com

Islamorada’s portfolio of properties increased with the village council’s approval last month to acquire the Island Community Church building for nearly $4 million. With other village lands awaiting a plan for development or use, Village Manager Rob Cole believes a workshop is necessary before any decision-making at the council level.

After voting 3-1 to buy the church property for $3.995 million during a May 9 meeting, the council tasked Cole and staff to evaluate the former Island Silver & Spice property at MM 81.9 and the Machado properties at MM 88.6. In 2021, the council bought the Machado parcels for $1.8 million and the Silver & Spice property for $2.75 million. Cole said a workshop would allow the village to get a pulse from the people on what should be done at the two sites.

“We can then return to the conversation and begin to advance something like an RFQ (request for qualifications) that would solicit proposals from partners who would help us to do whatever we might envision on those sites,” Cole said.

The Island Silver & Spice property is now housing equipment and a trailer for the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority’s contractors who are in-

HOME BUILDING ON HOLD?

Village council seeks moratorium for administrative relief applications

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Amajority of the Islamorada Local Planning Agency recommends the council pass a moratorium on new applications from property owners seeking a building permit through the administrative relief pool.

stalling new water lines on Windley Key. Per a lease, FKAA contractors have the site through 2025.

At the time of the Island Silver & Spice purchase, there were different viewpoints for the property, ranging from a public open space to a recreational amenity like a Ferris wheel. Cole said the site could also house a mixed-use structure with commercial activity on the bottom floor and workforce housing on top. There was also a suggestion to install a green parking lot with landscaping and vehicle chargers.

“Maybe we can blend all those elements into a site that promotes affordable housing, maintains our commitment and financial feasibility of the project by implementing commercial space. But we don’t know which path we have full support in doing,” Cole said.

As for the Machado properties, Cole told council members the village could look into unifying the lots to construct workforce housing on two of the lots which are least valuable from a conservation perspective.

“You could conceivably get more units on the two lots than if they were separate ones. And at the same time, it permanently protects the hammock on a good portion of that property,” he said. “That’s a really exciting site and may be something we want to pursue. But then again at the workshop, maybe something else will come up.”

Council members gave Cole the go-ahead to plan a future workshop to discuss the two properties.

During a June 10 meeting, the LPA voted 6-1 to support a six-month pause on the acceptance of new applications from those applying for administrative relief and hoping to secure a permit to construct a home. Last month, a council majority tasked the village’s legal staff with drafting a proposed ordinance for a moratorium similar to the one council approved on market rate residential applications through the building permit allocation system, commonly referred to as BPAS.

In May, council members had two resolutions before them to consider giving administrative relief permits to owners of 122 Iroquois St. and 33 Flamingo Hammock Road. Concerns from some council members over a finite number of permits through administrative relief, potential takings claims and no more market rate residential BPAS permits led them to push those two applications to an October meeting. Those applicants won’t be affected by the proposed moratorium on new administrative relief applications.

Per village code, an applicant in BPAS is eligible for administrative relief when their application isn’t approved for an award during four consecutive allocation periods. From there, the applicant must fill out an application for administrative relief. The council can grant the administrative relief and hand out an administrative relief permit, offer to purchase the property at fair market value or suggest “other relief as may be necessary and appropriate.”

A proposed moratorium seeks to give Jennifer DeBoisbriand, planning director, and her staff time to come up with a comprehensive plan on how the remaining permits through administrative relief would be doled

out to applicants. The village has 23 administrative relief permits with 62 applications in BPAS. With the village all out of market rate residential BPAS units, the council approved a moratorium last September on any new BPAS applications coming into the village planning department. Council members approved the first reading of an ordinance to extend the September moratorium on market rate residential BPAS during a May 9 meeting. Council members will look to approve that ordinance on second reading during a June 12 meeting.

The council is not bound by the LPA recommendation on a moratorium on administrative relief permits. LPA member Susan Raffanello said a moratorium on administrative relief permits is necessary to develop a strategic plan to deal with the various issues and hopefully save taxpayers money. Raffanello said she’d like the village to examine the likelihood of applicants succeeding under the Bert Harris Act, which provides property owners a means to seek compensation when government actions result in a “taking” of their property rights without the need for eminent domain proceedings.

“We’re not an open spigot as sometimes it seems we are,” she said.

Chairwoman Deb Gillis wasn’t in favor of a moratorium on administrative relief permits.

“It’s just my personal belief that we’re kicking a lot down the road,” Gillis said.

Per the proposal, “nothing in the ordinance should be construed or applied to abrogate the vested right of a property owner to complete development of a parcel when the property owner can demonstrate by substantial, competent evidence that a government act of development approval was obtained prior to the ordinance’s effective date; the property owner has detrimentally relied, on good faith, by making substantial expenditures; or that it would be highly inequitable to deny the property owner the right to complete the development.”

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The Island Silver & Spice property in 2022. The building has since been demolished and the property is being used by contractors for the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority. DAVID GROSS/Keys Weekly

TOP OF THE ’CANES CLASS

Jordan Lubis recaps high school career, talks journey ahead

ZACK WOLTANSKI

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The Coral Shores Class of 2024 has earned countless achievements in the fields of sports, academics and community service. Within an exceptionally competitive class that included seven students graduating summa cum laude (with a GPA above 4.5), Jordan Lubis emerged as the Class of 2024 valedictorian. The honor was the result of four years of hard work and dedication, and accomplishments both within and outside of the academic realm. The Keys Weekly caught up with Lubis to discuss his future plans and the conclusion to his high school career.

Where will you be attending college? Georgetown University.

What will you be studying? I wanted to study international business, but I am now leaning more towards business and global affairs. My ultimate goal is to one day become a CEO of an international corporation due to my passion for foreign cultures and my interest in both business and leadership. However, I am now leaning more towards studying business and global affairs because I wish to learn how to integrate corporate affairs into solving issues around the world.

What was your fondest memory of high school? This year’s Grad Bash. Although our bus broke down and it cost us at least an hour at Universal, it was the first time I actually got to experience a “field trip” since middle school and I got to enjoy it like no other experience in high school.

How would you characterize your high school? Tight-knit and community-oriented. Given that we are a relatively small community, I feel like the school embodies this in a way that allowed me to feel happy in the support and friendliness of the people I knew.

What difficulties and challenges have you faced over the past four years? I had difficulty deciding what I really wanted to do in life as well as some other personal difficulties.

How did you work through them? I set aside time to reflect on who I was and what I truly found

important in life. In terms of personal difficulties, I set aside time for myself to appreciate what I had in life and enjoy life for what it was by finding happiness in spending time with friends among other things.

Who do you attribute your success to (besides yourself)? My family for sure, specifically my parents. They worked extremely hard to support our family despite all the difficulties they faced. However, they also motivated me to continue working hard, and encouraged me to strive for only the best.

How have you changed over the past few years? I have definitely gained more confidence and become more open-minded in terms of trying new things. By joining clubs and trying out leadership roles, I discovered new passions and became more confident in my public speaking ability.

What will you miss most about your high school experience? Definitely the close-knit student body we had. I felt as if I could talk with almost everyone, and I still cannot comprehend how I won’t be seeing most of these people ever again. Special mention: the teachers as well. Goodbye, Johnny Grimes. What message would you want to give incoming students? Follow your passions. In high school, it is important to decide what you want to do in the future, and following your true passions is the best way to do so. Try everything to decide what you do or do not like, and make sure that you live these years to the fullest.

Coral Shores valedictorian Jordan Lubis addresses his classmates and attendees at the graduation ceremony inside the gymnasium on May 21. JAVIER EXPOSITO/Keys Weekly

FLOWERING DONATION

Grant supports Habitat homes on Key Largo’s Poinsettia Drive

HfHUK accepts a $50,000 check from the Ocean Reef Community Foundation. HFHUK/Contributed

The Ocean Reef Community Foundation has announced its support for Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys (HfHUK) with a $50,000 grant designated for the upcoming Poinsettia Drive project located in Key Largo. The Poinsettia Drive project, consisting of four affordable housing units, will commence in summer 2024 and aims to address affordable housing solutions in the community. Each unit consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms. HfHUK is able to accelerate its efforts in building homes with the support of the Ocean Reef Community Foundation Grant.

“We are immensely grateful to the Ocean Reef Community Foundation for their steadfast commitment to improving the quality of life for families in the Upper Keys. The foundation’s support exemplifies their dedication to creating positive social change and building a brighter future for all,” said Lindsay Fast, HfHUK executive director.

The two entities say their collaboration underscores the importance of community partnerships in addressing housing challenges, fostering positive change and creating lasting impacts for families in need.

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PHOTOGRAPHS BY MARCIA BRITO ON DISPLAY AT LOCAL GALLERY

Our Place in Paradise Art Gallery will present a new exhibit, “Contemporary Visual Arts,” featuring photographic pieces by Marcia Brito.

From her photographic abstractions to stunning wildlife photos, Brito has an eye for beauty that translates to powerful works of art. With work displayed across the country and beyond in locations like the McColl Center for Art and the Louvre in Paris, Brito is a multidisciplinary artist with a master’s degree in visual arts. Through her artwork, she escapes daily stress and finds hope and motivation to inspire and contribute to her community. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 22 from 5 to 7 p.m and run through July 13. CONTRIBUTED

TRAVEL THROUGH DIVING HISTORY

Museum offers complimentary guided tours

Free guided tours through the trove of sea treasures, old dive helmets and suits, as well as photographs and other items inside the History of Diving Museum, will be provided on Saturday, June 15.

Visitors to the museum between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. will be guided through exhibits, which feature everything from Art McKee’s Treasure Room and diving machines to underwater photography and air delivery. The new “Salvaging the Deep” exhibit delves into some of the world’s deepest wrecks and what it took to reach them. Visitors will also hear about important military operations, including the first rescue of men trapped underwater in a submarine and other heroic salvage operations.

People stopping by the museum can also bring their dads to celebrate Father’s Day weekend with a scavenger hunt, free bookmarks and take home activity guides. As part of the

From top: The ‘Lights and Sounds’ exhibit contains many lights used by working divers to illuminate the abyss. A powerful light that would have been used on a light ship, a mobile lighthouse, also sits in this exhibit. HDM/ Contributed. The Mark V helmet, an iconic design that lasted over a century, was commonly used for salvage diving and construction. This exhibit shows how it evolved over time, from Mark I, II, III and IV.

Blue Star Museums program, activeduty members of the military, along with up to five family members, are admitted free.

The museum, located at MM 83, bayside, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum has 14 core exhibits plus two limited-time featured exhibits and a museum store. More information is at divingmuseum.org. — Contributed

VETERAN SERVICES AVAILABLE IN KEY LARGO

Veteran Centers provide a wide range of counseling services to veterans and are staffed with counselors and outreach staff, many of whom are veterans. They are experienced and prepared to discuss the stress of combat, sorrow, grief, transitioning to civilian life, and trauma, including military sexual trauma care.

Services are available at the Key Largo VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic, 105662 Overseas Highway, every Tuesday, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Virtual services are also available.

Intake, screenings and appointments must be scheduled in advance by calling 305-718-3712.

“Monroe County Veterans Affairs and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners express our support for the VA Vet Center’s

launch of in-person counseling services dedicated to our Veterans and their dependents throughout the Florida Keys,” said Cathy Crane, Monroe County director of veterans affairs. “Our collective goal is to establish a secure and confidential environment for them to receive the essential care and support they deserve.”

Veteran Centers, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, were established in 1979 to counsel Vietnam-era veterans experiencing readjustment challenges. They are community-based and support qualifying active-duty, reserve and National Guard veterans and their families.

To learn more about Monroe County Veterans Affairs, visit www. monroecounty-fl.gov/va.

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SUNDAY | JUNE 23, 2024 | 12pm - 6pm ISLANDER RESORT MM 82

LADIES HOOK 180 FISH Tournament brings out friendly competition

Atotal of 180 offshore and inshore fish were hooked by women fishing from private or charter boats during the Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Screamin’ Reels tournament May 17-19 in Islamorada.

Hosted by the nonprofit Ladies Let’s Go Fishing Foundation (LLGF), the tournament kicked off at the Tavernier Elks Club, followed by a friendly fishing competition out of Islamorada. Some ladies caught the first fish of their lives. There were three mother-daughter teams and for one pair the event was a Mother’s Day gift.

Prizes included Penn combos, art prints, shirts and were presented upon the return of boats at Whale Harbor on May 19.

“Screamin’ Reels is a different breed of tournament, where it’s game on for almost every legal offshore or inshore species in the sea,” said LLGF founder Betty Bauman. “It’s perfect for novice or average anglers and those who never caught a fish nor would dream of entering a fishing tournament.”

Featured on national network television and more, the series is supported by major partners including the Recreational Fishing and Boating Foundation, Take Me Fishing, Vamos a Pescar, Mercury, Magic Tilt trailers, Shearwater Boats, Power-Pole, Penn, TACO Metals, Lowrance and

Winners

• First Place Offshore: Tatiana Andronik, Indian Trail, North Carolina with a 4.75-pound mahi on KK IV.

• Second Place Offshore: Kyllene Carter, Miami Shores, with a 4.4-pound mahi on Big Dave.

• First Place Jack Division: Penny Jacobis, Pinecrest, with a 48.5-pound amberjack on the Sea Horse.

• First and Second Place Inshore: Elizabeth Palma, Key Largo with a 26- and 22-inch redfish on Uno Mas.

• Top Teen: Isabella Chandler, Jacksonville, with a 35.5-pound amberjack on the Sea Horse.

Fish Florida. Local sponsors were Sunset Inn and the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. Other supporters and contributors are listed on the LLGF website.

LLGF offers a second Keys event Oct. 18-20 with a full-day fishing seminar, two days of fishing and casual prizes. Participants must register in advance for all events online at www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.

1. The team fishing on the Sea Horse show off their catches. Tatiana Andronik, of North Carolina, won first place offshore, while Isabella Chandler, age 13, was the top teen angler. CONTRIBUTED. 2. Elizabeth Palma took top inshore for a redfish she caught on Uno Mas. 3. Isabella Chandler was the top teen angler with a 35.5-pound amberjack on the Sea Horse. 4. Penny Jacobus took first place with a 48.5-pound amberjack on the Sea Horse.

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LEADERSHIP EXEMPLIFIED

School board chairwoman honored at state conference

Sue Woltanski, Monroe County School Board chairwoman, was named the 2024 recipient of the Florida School Boards Association President’s Award at the FSBA/FADSS annual summer conference in Tampa on June 6. Tina Certain, FSBA president, presented the award.

Each year, the president of the Florida School Boards Association identifies one person who exemplifies leadership in some way or another. The president can determine whom they want to give it to and for what reason.

Certain called Woltanski “a passionate advocate for public education.”

“I presented Sue with the President’s Award, not only as a symbol of our appreciation but also as a testament to her exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to public education,” Certain said.

Woltanski served this year on the FSBA board of directors, as chair of the FSBA federal relations committee and on the FSBA’s advocacy and long term planning committees. She also served as president of the Greater Florida Consortium of School Board Members.

The mission of the Florida School Boards Association is to increase student achievement through the development of effective school board leadership and advocacy for public education.

BRIEFLY

Road and drainage project in Key Largo Monroe County recently issued a July 8 notice to proceed to the contractor for the Key Largo III Roadway and Drainage project. The project area includes certain roads in the Harris Ocean Park Estates, Ocean Park Village, Palma Sola and Burton’s Yacht Basin subdivisions, and includes drainage improvements, milling and resurfacing, establishing road crowns, with minor widening on Burton, Planter and First Street in order to

Sue Woltanski, Monroe County school board chairwoman, receives the Florida School Boards Association President’s Award during a recent state conference in Tampa. Tina Certain, FSBA president, presented the award to Woltanski. CONTRIBUTED.

MARINELAB HOSTS SEA-SPACE SYMPOSIUM DINNER

MarineLab/Marine Resources Development Foundation (MRDF) hosted the Sea-Space Symposium members at a dinner on May 3 at Key Largo Undersea Park.

Ian Koblick, MRDF’s founder, has been a longtime member of the Sea-Space Symposium, offering knowledge and insight into marine research and education. The symposium was founded in 1970 to foster advancements in aerospace and hydrospace by facilitating the exchange of technical insights and innovations between them. Symposium members include astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Michael Gernhardt and the late Scott Carpenter, as well as top executives from organizations such as Boeing, Halliburton, Lockheed and General Electric Company.

This gathering brought together 69 individuals who have been pivotal in their fields. Attendees had the chance to engage with the marine environment through scuba dives which provided first-hand insight into the current condition of Keys coral reefs facing significant environmental challenges. This segment of the symposium aimed to foster a deeper understanding of the environmental issues at hand and to galvanize support for marine conservation.

The dinner was an opportunity for MRDF and Koblick to highlight the pivotal role that MarineLab and MRDF play in sustaining the Keys marine ecosystems, by educating students and teachers with handson marine science education.

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create compliant bicycle lanes.

The county obtained two Florida Department of Transportation Small County Outreach grants to fund 75% of the project cost. Project completion is scheduled for July 2025.

Information on county road projects is at www.monroecounty-fl.gov/ roadprojects.

BleachWatch training scheduled in Key Largo

Mote Marine Laboratory, in partnership with Florida Keys National

Marine Sanctuary, is seeking volunteers to monitor and report on reef conditions throughout the Keys.

Mote and the sanctuary will host BleachWatch training sessions to engage volunteer divers and snorkelers in the Florida Keys BleachWatch program. BleachWatch provides critical monitoring data before, during and after coral bleaching events in the sanctuary.

As a community-based reporting program, BleachWatch relies on a large network of trained observers

to be “eyes on the water” and provide regular reports on actual coral conditions.

A 90-minute training session is scheduled for Saturday, June 15 at 10 a.m. at Reefhouse Resort Conference Center, 103800 Overseas Highway, Key Largo. Pre-registration is requested at mote.org/bleachwatch. Online training is also available at mote. org/bleachwatch. More information is available from Natalie Springer at bleachwatch@mote.org or 941-6851860.

Nearly 70 people attended the May 3 Sea-Space Symposium at Key Largo Undersea Park. MARINELAB/Contributed

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

The Development Director is responsible for programmatic aspects of operations in 3 main categories: Community Outreach/Public Relations, Fundraising/Events and Media/Marketing. This Position will work in collabo-

ration with the agency’s administrative team and Board. The focus will be to raise awareness of the agency’s programs, activities and needs while inspiring donors to provide support to the organization directly or through fund raising events.

Please send resumes to michael@keysahec.org

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

KEY LARGO DENTAL ASSOCIATES

Nirav Patel, DMD, and Vidhi Patel, DMD, are the new owners/dentists of Key Largo Dental Associates, a long-standing dental practice in Key Largo. Their goal is to offer a premier destination for comprehensive dental care with a dedicated team of experienced professionals offering a wide range of specialties and procedures to meet a variety of oral health needs. From routine cleanings and exams to advanced treatments such as dental implants and Invisalign, to cosmetic dentistry with teeth whitening and porcelain veneers, the practice team offers personalized care in a comfort able and welcoming environment.

With state-of-the-art technology, Drs. Patel and team offer an unwavering commitment for excellence, personalized care, and a transformative approach to dentistry. They offer patient education to empower their patients to make informed decisions about their oral health and overall well-being. They believe that exceptional dental care goes hand-in-hand with compassionate service because, as they say, "Your Smile is Our Passion!"

The practice can be found in the Damaron Building, MM 99, in the median, Suite 12. To make an appointment, call 305-451-3204 or email keylargodentalassociates@gmail.com.

Islamorada Village of Islands Meeting Schedule July 2024

Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at the Founders Park Community Center, 87000 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada

Monday, June 10, 5:30 p.m. Local Planning Agency

Tuesday, June 11, 4:30 p.m.

Legislative Priorities Workshop Tuesday, June 11, 5:30 p.m. Regular Village Council Meeting

Wednesday, June 12, 10:00 a.m. Historic Preservation Committee

Islamorada Administrative Center & Public Safety Headquarters, Third Floor Conference Room

Thursday, June 13, 5:30 p.m. Land Use Village Council

Monday, June 17, 5:00 p.m. Workforce/Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting

Islamorada Administrative Center & Public Safety Headquarters, Third Floor Conference Room

Two or more members from the Village Council and members from various Village Committees may be present at meetings. These meetings are open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the ADA Coordinator at ADA@Islamorada.fl.us or by phone at 305-664-6448 at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting.

To participate via Zoom, please scan code to the Village Calendar and refer to the Public Notice for specific meeting log-in information.

Dr Nirav Patel Dr Vidhi Patel

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SUMMER SAILING IS BACK ALONG BUTTONWOOD SOUND

Young sailors hit the water in the Upper Keys

On a sweltering Saturday morning, four young sailors rolled up their sleeves and carefully pulled a dozen Optimist sailboats down from storage racks at the Upper Keys Sailing Club. The volunteers were making sure the small, single-handed sailing dinghies were properly equipped and ready to set sail for the summer 2024 sailing season.

The one-week sessions started on June 10 and run through Aug. 9. This year there are some changes to the program.

“I’m really excited, I’m really looking forward to the new management,” said 14-year-old Sofia Figueredo, a youth sailing volunteer.

This summer, the Mark Sorensen Youth Sailing Program (MSYSP) has an entire new board of directors. Many board members are parents of young sailors, including new sailing director John Brehm. Brehm has been involved with the youth sailing program for the last seven years. His daughters, Alex and Piper, are MSYSP sailors.

“We’re trying to make it more parent-led,” Brehm said.

Brehm and his new board members have retooled the program. This year, instead of starting sailors off at 6 years old, they must be between the ages of 8 and 18 to participate; each session will have a maximum of 30 sailors.

“We’re looking at about 10 kids per coach and each coach will have a volunteer,” Brehm said. “They’re here to learn sailing and that’s what we’re looking to do.”

Additional safety measures have been included in this summer’s program. Staff will be lifeguard-certified, and that includes CPR and rescue swimming.

“That’s something we’ve implemented this year; we’re really safetyoriented,” Brehm said.

Brehm’s daughter, Coral Shores High School incoming sophomore Alex Brehm, is looking forward to volunteering at the sailing program this summer. The 15-year-old hopes one day to become a sailing coach.

“I just like the new challenges it brings and all of the learning experiences you get out of it. Like every day is something new,” said Alex. “You have different wind conditions, different speeds, different boats. There’s always something new to try.”

Scholarships for the summer sessions are available thanks to a grant from the Monroe County Human Services advisory board. More information on the scholarships is available from John Brehm at msyspdirector@gmail.com.

Registration for the summer sailing program is at marksorensenyouthsailing.com. All summer sessions take place at the Upper Keys Sailing Club, located at 100 Ocean Bay Drive. Discounts are available for youth sailors booking more than one weekly session.

Lucas Cossio, Alex Brehm, Sofia Figueredo and Piper Brehm spent a recent Saturday morning inspecting and rigging sailboats that will be used during the upcoming MSYSP summer sessions. CONTRIBUTED

RANDEE BLANCO

Randee’s proudest dad moments: I have so many proud moments, including the way he played football for the Key Largo School Tornadoes. He went out there fearless and played his heart out. Another one that made me really proud was watching him perform Buddy the Elf and having the courage and the enthusiasm day-in and dayout. He stood in there and he performed amazingly and did a phenomenal job with his role, which definitely had me in tears.

MATT STRUHS

Matt’s proud dad moments: There are countless moments that make me proud of my boys, but a few recent ones stand out. My oldest son’s fearless dedication to wrestling, especially the determination he showed in his first match, fills me with pride. It’s inspiring to see him find a passion that brings him discipline and fuels his other activities. My youngest, at just 11 years old, impresses me with his work ethic and understanding of quality customer service at Pinfish. Watching him thrive under pressure at the prize counter confirms that he’s developing into a responsible and capable young man.

JONATHON ZIEMER

Jonathon’s fun dad moment: My son asked for a bunch of ducks for his birthday, so I got him 1,000 rubber ducks. With his duck army everywhere, everywhere I turn in the house there’s a “quack-quack here, a quack-quack there, here a quack there a quack everywhere a quack-quack.”

JOSEPH JIOVENETTA

Son expresses gratitude to dad: My dad, Joseph Jiovenetta, is special because no matter what, he’s always there to correct me, reward me and love me no matter what I’m doing. In me and my brother’s rights and our wrongs he was always there supporting us.

Before every match I ever wrestled we prayed and in the picture where I’m much younger right around 4 years old when I started wrestling probably watching my older brothers wrestle. — Dante Jiovenetta

HERE’S TO YOU, DAD

Fathers reminisce on the memorable moments; wives & kids express gratitude

JIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com

From car troubles to extra elbow grease, dads are there in a time of need. They’re dedicated and take the time to show their kids the way. With Father’s Day on Sunday, June 16, the Keys Weekly spoke to several local fathers about some comical memories and the proud moments. Wives and kids also chimed in to offer what makes their dad the best in the world.

TIM ERVIN

Tim’s proud dad moments: Whether it’s landing those “A’s” or a big dance jump or in scoring a touchdown or simply being kind to others, I’m lucky and proud to have these two call me “dad.”

GREG DULLY

He’s a special dad because: Greg’s very compassionate, patient, humble, loving, always there to give our children instruction and wisdom. He is a light for our family and we are so blessed. — Wife Roseanne Dully

KEITH DOUGLASS

Keith’s fun moments as a dad: We’ve had many funny memories as a family, particularly when we were cruising on our sailboat. The hippies photo is an example. Another was having our daughters dress up for Halloween and going trick-or-treating by dinghy to other boats anchored in the harbor in Beaufort, S.C. I’ve also had many proud moments as a father such as watching them receive awards for their accomplishments as Girl Scouts and seeing them now as grown women with careers where they help others and their communities.

CRAIG CAMPBELL

He’s a special dad: My husband makes such a special dad because he has always been there for our family and children. He is their father, pastor, coach and friend. He sets a great example for them and puts Christ at the center of our family and lives with a servant’s heart. He is wise, hardworking, patient, and is willing to give his time, resources and love without expecting anything in return.

— Wife Jill Campbell

JOE ROTH

He’s a special dad because: He is genuine in everything he does, but most importantly as a father, he is attentive, present, patient, kind and selfless.

— Children Caitlyn, Joey and Sara Roth

ROB COLE

Rob’s proud dad moments: I’m proud of each of my four sons for their individual achievements and for their abilities to live in the moment, find peace and inspiration in the mundane and for their collective efforts to make the world a better place, whether as a physician, archaeologist, global shipping mogul or dedicated not-for-profit dogooder. They all make me smile and we enjoy a sip of adrenaline together whenever the stars align these days, though we are always together in spirit as we share an adventurer’s soul, drawn to the unknown like moths to a summer porch light, driven by a subconscious drive to see and experience God’s creation.

SPENSER BRYAN

His funniest dad moment: I love being a dad to my daughter Emma, son Beau and stepson Jaxson Cameron. But sometimes I forget Emma is like a little parrot. She repeats EVERYTHING her potty-mouth dad says!

DAVID FAST

He’s a special dad because: David and Kennedy have a tradition of going on “dad dates” where he treats her to a special activity. He’s hoping not only that she cherishes those memories, but to teach her that she deserves to be treated well and made to feel special by any man in her life when she grows up (boys, take notes!). Here they are on one of their “dates” enjoying Pinfish! — Wife Lindsay Fast

TOM WOLTANSKI

He’s a special dad because: My dad has always loved to repair things, from the patients at his hospital to the cars he’d repair with my uncle. He always wants to make life easier and better for the people around him. He has always been around to help my sister and I.

— Son Zack Woltanski

CAPT. ROMAN GASTESI

Capt. Roman’s fun dad moments: My son loves seeing all the fish brought back to the dock. He’s 22 months and on the boat he points out birds that seem impossibly far for him to notice. He’s a natural.

REALTOR® SPOTLIGHT

Lynda Anthony

CEO AT FLORIDA KEYS BOARD OF REALTORS

MARGARET ROMERO SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

PROVEN INTEGRITY

HIGH

RECOGNIZED

I WILL PROTECT YOUR VOTE!

Lynda has been the Chief Executive Officer of the Florida Keys Board of Realtors® since 2005, steering the ship with finesse and a touch of Florida Keys flair After retiring from the United States Air Force with her husband, Tom, they set their sights on the Keys for a new adventure

In her Air Force days, Lynda was a Quality Assurance Evaluator in charge of a hefty 10 million dollar budget for grounds maintenance and custodial contracts. Quite the high-flying responsibility! amily-wise, Lynda’s got quite the lineup: her daughter Karli, saving lives as a Registered Nurse up in Wisconsin, and her son Kodi, knee-deep in the real estate game down in Sarasota, FL And the latest additions to the family tree - her grandbabies, Autumn and Aherlowe, who bring her more joy than a Key’s sunset

Lynda’s been making waves in the real estate world for two decades now, serving on more committees than you can shake a palm frond at. From State to National, she’s been there, done that, and probably got the key lime pie to prove it. And if you’re looking for her, you might atch her rubbing elbows at the Chamber of Commerce or rallying for a d cause with “Habitat for Humanity ”

But as they say, all good things must come to an end, and Lynda recently announced her retirement after two decades of dedicated service as the CEO of the FKBR. She and Tom are heading back to their family nest in Georgia by the end of 2024 Cheers to Lynda, as she sails into her well-deserved retirement! Claire

DONNA L. McLAUGHLIN ARNOLD

1962-2024

Donna L. McLaughlin Arnold, a woman who lived by the motto, “Breathe & Believe,” lost her courageous battle with cancer on June 8, 2024 at her Plantation Key home with husband Bob Arnold and dear friend/physician Eileen Turbessi by her side.

Born in Fairfax County, Virginia on July 10, 1962, she graduated from high school in 1980, then quickly embraced island life in the Caribbean, exploring the undersea world as a diver and becoming a certified dive instructor with a specialization in underwater photography. She spent time in San Salvador Island, Bahamas, as well as Bonaire, a Dutch nation, and Cayman Brac, a British territory, each well known for amazing diving excursions. It was through her work that the underwater photography and videography world expanded throughout the Caribbean, work that landed her on the cover of Skin Diver magazine at least nine times in the 1980s and ’90s.

She moved to the Upper Keys in 1992, joining the dive community as an underwater photographer and videographer and establishing McLaughlin Photo & Video. In 1995, she transitioned to abovewater work, shooting weddings and events for nearly 30 years, growing and expanding the business, which will remain one of her legacies.

Donna and Bob married on Dec. 5, 1996, at the Florida Keys Elks Lodge, uniting over their shared love of diving and photography.

They welcomed son, Lance, in August 2001, and quickly became a family of water-loving adventurers. Together they enjoyed the beautiful and unique scenery of the Keys while boating, diving, fishing, lobstering – any activity that took them on, in and under the water.

To describe Donna is to identify a woman, wife, mother, professional, friend, artist who possessed kindness, positivity and a love of adventure and travel, including an enthusiasm for the Tour de France, watching on television and from the roadside. Her gregarious personality embraced everyone she encountered with her easy smile.

In recent years she became actively involved in the local art scene, joining the Florida Keys Council of the Arts as an adviser, proudly promoting the arts council and its mission in the Upper Keys. She also served on the Monroe County Tourist Development Council’s cultural umbrella grants committee.

In addition to Bob and Lance, she is survived by an extensive family, as well as a network of personal and professional friends who became family. This includes her father Jerry Schnabel and wife Cynthia of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; stepdad Don Wilson, Smith Mountain Lake, Va.; former stepmother Suzi Swygert, husband Elvis and daughter Julia, Bonaire; co-mom to Lance, Paula Vieceli and partner Randy, Islamorada; Chris McLaughlin and his extended family; Ken and Denise Nedimyer and family; sister-in-law Nancy Tollison, Seattle; brother-in-law David and his wife Anne, Augusta, Ga.; and so many more.

She was predeceased by her mother Barbara Wilson.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations in Donna’s memory to the Florida Keys Council of the Arts, 1100 Simonton St., Key West, FL 33040, or KeysArts. com.

Miami Hurricanes go fishing in Islamorada

The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum will host the 2024 Celebrity Fishing Tournament in Islamorada. Started in 2011 in Key Largo, the tournament returns to its longtime Islamorada “home” following a short stint on mainland Florida. Gary Dunn, UM Sports Hall of Famer and Pittsburgh Steeler standout with two Super Bowl wins, will serve as host of the tournament.

A welcome party for tournament anglers, sponsors and participating UM Sports Hall of Fame celebrities will be held at Ocean View Inn Thursday, June 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. The public is invited to attend to meet their favorite UM players. Participating celebrities this year include Jimmy Johnson, K.C. Jones, J.D. Arteaga, Randal Hill, Mike Ward and Spencer “Doc” Kellogg.

A tournament kickoff party, also open to the public, is set Friday, June 21, from 5 to 10 p.m. on the beach at La Siesta Resort & Villas, 80241 Overseas Highway oceanside, with celebrities in attendance. Events will include a captains meeting, auctions and dinner.

Lines-in for fishing is at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, and fish must be weighed in no later than 5 p.m. The official weigh-in and a dock party are planned from 2 to 5 p.m. at Three Waters Resort & Marina, 84001 Overseas Highway oceanside.

Tournament registration and ticketing information are at canesfish. com.

AAA: Gas prices lowest since February

Florida gas prices are now the lowest since February. The state average has steadily declined the past 17 consecutive days – dropping a total of 25 cents during that time.

At first, gas prices gradually declined about 1 cent per day for about a week. Then discounts accelerated, dropping 19 cents in the past nine days.

The state average on June 9 was $3.30 per gallon. That’s the lowest daily average price since Feb. 28. Visit GasPrices.AAA.com for updated state and local average gas prices.

Florida’s average gas price is now 15 cents less than a week ago, 22 cents less than a month ago, and 9 cents less than this time last year.

Sheriff: Two men arrested for drugs

Two men were arrested on June 9 after cocaine and marijuana were reportedly found following a traffic stop

in Key Largo. Deputies say Anthony Hemendra Austin, 35, of Hollywood, Florida, was charged with possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Michael Vincent McDonald, 32, of Plantation, Florida, was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The sheriff’s office stopped a Nissan sedan at about 3:35 p.m. near MM 103 for a tag violation. An odor of marijuana was emanating from the vehicle. Police found about 5 grams of cocaine, 10 grams of marijuana, two THC cartridges, a digital scale and baggies.

Miami men cited for fish violations

On June 8, two Miami anglers were given mandatory notice to appear in court citations for allegedly harvesting undersized mutton snapper off Card Sound Road in Key Largo. Deputy Jason Farr was conducting resource inspections in the area of Steamboat Creek at about 3 p.m. when he saw Yosvany Martinez Fernandez, 47, and Jose Roblejo Montero, 32, fishing and in possession of two undersized mutton snappers. Both men have prior violations with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Bales of drugs found in Key Largo Paddleboarders off Dove Road in Key Largo found a 2-pound bale of suspected marijuana washed up at a boat ramp at 5:17 p.m. on June 7. The contents field-tested positive for marijuana. The suspected marijuana was turned over to the U.S. Border Patrol.

A day before, 25 individuallywrapped kilograms of suspected cocaine were found by scuba divers in about 100 feet of water in the Atlantic Ocean. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Rainbow Reef Dive Center in Key Largo at about 12:25 p.m. where divers said they were removing what they thought was trash when the discovery was made. The sheriff’s office turned over the suspected narcotics to the U.S. Border Patrol.

Islamorad a, Villag e of Islands

REQUEST FOR PROPOS ALS

GENERATOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

RFP 24-12

Bid Submittal Dea dline: 3:00 p.m. July 9, 2024

Islamorad a, Villag e of Islands (the “Villag e”) is seeking form al prop osals from q ualified pr opo ser s to pro vid e scheduled and em erg ency m aintenance and r ep air ser vices for em er gency backup g ener ato r s and tr ansfer switches

The V illag e owns em erg ency g ener ato r system s to ensur e the co ntinuity of op er ations fo r Em erg ency Manag em ent, Fir e Rescue, sanitar y sewer, ad ministr ativ e and o ther cr itical serv ices for the comm unity It is im per ativ e that the em erg ency gener ato rs b e m aintained in op tim al op erating co nd ition to fully functio n when em erg encies ar ise. The Villag e is seeking a m ultiyear A gr eem ent with a Flor id a licensed contr actor to p rov id e scheduled m aintenance and r epair serv ices as well as em erg ency rep air serv ices

Scan the QR code to view and download the bid documents for complete information including the full scope of services, eligibility criteria and submittal instrucitons.

Islamorad a, Villag e of Islands REQUEST FOR PROPOS ALS

LIBRARY BEACH BATHROOM FACILIT Y RENOVATION

RFP 24-13

Bid Submittal Dea dline: 3:00 p.m. July 9, 2024

Islamorad a, Villag e of Islands (the “Villag e”) is seeking form al prop osals from q ualified co ntracto rs to com plete a full reno vation and upgr ad e the public r estro om facility at the Libr ar y B each P ar k.

The V illag e r ecently r ep laced the playg ro und eq uipm ent at Libr ar y B each P ar k to pr ov ide an inclusiv e am enity fo r resid ents and v isito r s T he public b athroo m at the P ar k is ap pro xim ately 420 squar e and is in need o f upd ating and upg rad ing Renov ation of the b athroo m facility wo uld com plete the Villag e ’ s intent to pro vid e upd ated and accessib le p ar k facility and imp rov e the exp erience o f visito r s

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KEVIN McCARTHY: WHAT I LEARNED

As

told to Jim McCarthy

My dad, Kevin, before an All-Star baseball game.

Editor’s Note: A 5:45 a.m. alarm meant it was time for my dad to get ready for work. It was part of his routine for some 27 years before he retired from his maintenance job at a college located in Western New York. He did what he had to do to help his family, and it’s something he learned from his mother (my grandmother) who was left caring for a house full of kids.

My life story started at 11 years old. My dad wasn’t in the picture any more. My mom had six kids and had to raise them all without a father. That was in the 1970s.

The early years were a bit of a struggle, but we got through it.

Then she met a guy by the name of Stu in 1974. He was that father figure in my life. I got to see what my own father couldn’t give me and provide me. He couldn’t replace our true father but we needed somebody.

I was No. 2 among the boys; Tommy, myself, Mike and Bryan. (He also had two older sisters in Maureen and Ann).

I got out of high school and went straight to work, and that’s where I was. I wasn’t going to be college material. I was going to get out there and show them I was worth having and dedicated.

I started at a grocery store called the Food Barn (that’s where I met your mom). I then worked at a pallet company, then a transformer company. Then SUNY Fredonia hired me. It was get up every day and go do a job, and that was my whole thing was being responsible.

To think about my life moving on through the years, meeting your mom and wanting to have a family. … They (the Goldens) had a family. They had grandpa, grandma. You look at something you didn’t have when you’re growing up that was missing.

Sports were rather big in the house during my early years. I was too young to remember the four falls of the Buffalo Bills in the 1990s. But I can still hear my dad screaming at the television when those boneheaded Bills made a stupid play or when the referee missed a blatant call. When football wasn’t on the TV, my dad and I would take to our favorite recliners to watch the NASCAR race. He was a Jeff Gordon fan. I rode with Bobby Labonte.

He also enjoyed watching my brothers and me play sports, from our days playing T-ball to our years playing soccer, baseball and lacrosse at the high-school level. He also coached my Little League All-Star team. It’s something his stepfather, Stu, would have been proud of, having coached high-school ball for nearly 30 years and captured 15 division titles with the Dunkirk Marauders.

I enjoyed watching you playing Little League and watching you do what you did to succeed at every level. You guys played soccer and all three of you were good. I was proud you guys stuck with it and did good. For me, I didn’t have that, so I was glad you guys did.

I was good at hitting, so I played midget football. I wasn’t a jock so I didn’t continue with sports at the high-school level.

My dad is one to hold on to things. Some of it can be found in the basement where I grew up.

I still have those mementos, the school projects and all of that stuff … even the little things you guys made out of clay. That’s part of you all growing up and I’ve got a piece of that.

More than anything, my dad is proud to see what his three boys, two now dads, have become.

Seeing you all graduate and get degrees, what father could be prouder getting jobs and taking the next step in life.

GEORGE KOLER: WHAT I LEARNED

As told to Jason Koler

Born in northeast Ohio and raised in a large extended family, my dad passed along so much more than his affinity for Cleveland sports, charcoal grills and an unrelenting work ethic. A tireless provider, Dad would either be working or available for his kids and family – rarely taking time for himself or any hobbies. Now a grandpa, his support, love and words continue to help me.

Picking up a skilled trade while in the military served me my whole life. I knew it would help me, but I thought it would just help me get a degree. I never did go back to school, but I learned how to make a living.

My first job was at a service station and I was told by the owner I would never be a mechanic. By the time I left there I was rebuilding generators and doing tune-ups. Never let anyone tell you what you can’t do.

I learned whatever you are paid, you have to earn it. My first job out of high school was a laborer for a plumbing company. And my work didn’t end at the shop. When his yard needed mowing, I grabbed the lawn mower. When his car was dirty, I washed it. They fired me at the end of the summer because they wanted me to attend college.

The one thing college taught me was that college was not for me. Pick a car that matches your personality. If you like to go fast, don’t just drive fast – go fast everywhere you go.

You can learn by watching. I watched my dad and uncles build their own homes and learned by asking them to let me swing a hammer, put mortar on a brick and run electric.

Leaving home is like going into the unknown. You will make mistakes as you gain experience. This is part of life. Don’t cry about it. Learn from it, fix it and move on.

To quote someone else, “Growing old is a fact of life. Growing up is optional.”

Watching my kids grow up taught me to enjoy the small things, like playing catch and going fishing. You don’t have to take an expensive vacation to Hawaii. Just enjoy the moment.

Watching my mom die from cancer when I was 18 taught me life is just not fair for everyone. Meaning her, not me.

When you have a family you have a responsibility and you push yourself to give your family everything that you can.

I learned to never stop learning. Helping my kids with their math made me worry about their future. I learned later there are a lot of ways to succeed at life without having to do calculus.

If you ever get a disoriented moose stuck in your garage (or carport) I know how you can safely remove him. Just ask Jason for my number.

Anyone who gives you a “one time offer” should be shown the door.

George and Jason Koler.

MEET THE 2024 ALL-KEYS GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM

Fins find their stride as ’Canes and Conchs battle injuries

TTRACY McDONALD

he 2024 spring softball season featured just one team with a winning record, as the Marathon Lady Fins went 12-6 in FHSAA 2A action. Their wins included a district quarterfinal victory, and though they did not make it out of districts with a title, they earned an at-large bid to regionals. Marathon returns all but one athlete next season, but the spot left vacant on the bench will be that of their dominant starting pitcher, Allison Garcia.

Key West entered the season as the reigning FHSAA 4A Region 4 champs and returned with plenty of talent this season. However, critical injuries plagued the Conchs, and their hopes for a third trip to the final four in as many years would not come to fruition. Key West finished the season 6-15, but it was not without highlights and glimmers of greatness to come.

Coral Shores played just five games this season, losing them all via mercy rule or forfeits. The young team did its best to rebuild but scrambled for eligible players when midseason injuries wiped out the bench.

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

SCARLET NILES | SENIOR, KEY WEST | CENTER FIELD

Key West’s Scarlet Niles embraced her leadership role this season, showing the way to the underclassmen with poise, positivity and, chiefly, her bat. The slugging senior amassed 21 hits for the Conchs, 6 of which were home runs. Batting .344, her on-base percentage was .488 and the home runs and a pair of doubles set her slugging percentage at .721. Once on base, she proved deadly to opposing defenses, stealing 7 bases and scoring 16 times. As if that were not enough, the Dartmouth University-bound athlete earned an impressive .965 fielding percentage.

Senior, Marathon Pitcher

The Lady Fins’ lone senior was the go-to pitcher for Marathon, earning an impressive 11-4 record with a 2.07 ERA and 111 strikeouts this season. Offensively, the Fins’ captain averaged .432 at the plate with 10 doubles and 16 RBI for a stellar senior campaign.

With her impressive stats, one would never know Alexandra Rodriguez had stepped into a new role this season. Playing shortstop due to team injuries, she had a fielding percentage of .847. Offensively, Rodriguez batted .267, had a .345 on-base percentage and used her speed to steal 7 bases for the Conchs.

ALLISON GARCIA

ALEXANDRA RODRIGUEZ Senior, Key West

Shortstop

ELENA EUBANK

Junior, Marathon Infielder

Junior Elena Eubank led the Lady Fins in multiple offensive categories. Eubank batted .451 this season and collected 23 hits, which included 7 doubles and a pair of triples. She stole 13 bases, crossed the plate 19 times, and batted another 19 runs in for Marathon this season.

BREANNA BREENER

Freshman, Key West Pitcher

As just a freshman, Breanna Breener shouldered the responsibility of pitching like a much older athlete. In her first year with the Lady Conchs, Breener brought home 3 wins and struck out 64 batters while compiling a 2.90 ERA for Key West. Her poise and athleticism give the Conchs’ future a lot of promise for the next three seasons.

MADELYN THORNTON Freshman, Marathon

Catcher

Marathon’s catcher proved to be a threat on both sides of the plate, batting .400 on the season with 11 RBIs, 3 doubles, a pair of triples and a home run. Defensively, Thornton was a wall of athleticism. Her accomplishments are even more impressive given Thornton was just a freshman.

SHYLO SANCHEZ

Sophomore, Key West Catcher

With two more seasons of eligibility left, Shylo Sanchez has everything it takes to dominate for the Conchs in the coming years. At catcher, Sanchez had a .932 fielding percentage, amassing 96 putouts at the plate. Offensively, she batted .211, boasted a pair of doubles and batted in 5 runs for Key West.

Junior, Key West Outfielder

In her junior season, Alexa Condella earned a .321 batting average for the Conchs. She amassed 3 doubles, a pair of triples and drove in 11 runs, and her hitting got stronger as the season went on, making for an exciting senior campaign for the seasoned outfielder.

Freshman, Marathon Infielder

Marathon’s Sara Robinson proved to be a versatile player this season, spending time all across the infield and even filling in at pitcher when the Fins found themselves in a jam. Robinson batted .415, stole 11 bases, drove in 12 runs and amassed 22 hits. Three of those hits were doubles and three more were triples, making it even more amazing that she is just a freshman.

Junior, Key West Infielder

Key West’s Tavyn Gage made the switch from first to third base this season and did not miss a beat. The versatile junior had an impressive .904 fielding percentage, proving she was adept at any base. The hard-hitting junior had a .310 batting average, including four doubles this season. She also boasted a .355 onbase percentage, 5 RBIs and 2 stolen bases.

ALEXA CONDELLA

SARA ROBINSON

Photos by Barry Gaukel and Maicey Malgrat

TAVYN GAGE

ARTIST’S CORNER

MOLDING ART & MEMORIES

Potter draws inspiration from her dad

WILLIAM DEPAULA

is an artist, designer and gemologist who believes in the power of art.

“I have always been a perpetual maker. This started while watching my dad, an amateur sculptor, in our basement in New Rochelle, New York,” said local potter Bev Blitzer. “My basement was my haven. I spent many hours down there just playing with all the materials.

“It was so easy with all these tools and supplies readily available. In kindergarten, I made my first clay piece, a horse head, by squeezing and shaping the clay with my hands,” she continued. “It was love at first sight. I was first attracted to colors when an interior designer would show my mother fabric samples. They were so textural and vibrant with endless combinations.”

Blitzer creates a unique style of pottery that feels more like a three-dimensional version of a Joan Miro or Henri Matisse painting. Her artwork has an abstract and surreal feel to it and really isn’t quite like any other type of pottery you might see.

Blitzer’s father, Mat Strumor, and his artist friends encouraged

her to refine her talent. Strumor was an amateur sculptor who migrated to the Florida Keys and was a friend of legendary Keys artist Millard Wells.

“I spent many hours in the basement with my dad, experimenting with tools and materials. It was from him that I learned to stretch beyond my comfort zone as there are no ‘wrong’ answers,” Blitzer said.

When she was in high school, her dad invited her to join him in a private sculpture class in New York City. It was there that she was encouraged to pursue an art career.

Blitzer went to school at Salve Regina College in Newport, Rhode Island, where she furthered her education in

pottery. Although enrolled in advertising, she was fortunately able to enroll in advanced ceramics courses. Her experience included building a soda kiln and firing in soda, wood and gas.

“This enhanced my knowledge and abilities considerably and gave me an all-encompassing clay knowledge,” she said. “Porcelain allows me to work with colors and have the tactile sensations of sculptural construction.”

She would gain notice with her style of colored porcelain — her preferred medium, as it combined the sculptural freedom provided by clay with painting’s emphasis on color.

Blitzer moved to the Upper Keys seven years ago, and this transition changed her palette of colors from gray and brown to tropical hues of aqua and green. The beauty of the Florida Keys worked their usual magic and added another level of depth to Blitzer’s art.

CELEBRATING A STELLAR OPENING

‘Hot Summer Night’ ignites at Hale Gallery

The Hale Gallery’s latest exhibit, “Hot Summer Night,” opened on May 30. Guests, from art lovers to collectors, gathered to explore and appreciate the perspectives brought forth by the five featured artists.

“We are completely blown away by how many amazing people came out to celebrate with us,” said gallery owner Kelly Hale.

Several pieces were claimed by new owners. “This show is the perfect kick-off to celebrate summer in the Keys,” said Hale. “I love being able to showcase out-of-town artists along-

side our local favorites. All of the work is new, original, and has never been seen before.”

The featured artists were Thomas Flynn II, Jul Jankowski, Michelle Jones, Emma Northmich, and Ian Wilson-Navarro, each of whom showcased their perspectives and talent.

“Each artist’s work adds a unique flavor to the exhibition, making it truly special,” said Hale. “There’s just something about the energy of a summer night. … The sun goes down and it feels like anything could happen. We are so grateful to see such a positive response and the genuine connec-

“It’s hard not to wake up each day with a smile ready to be inspired,” she said. “Success as an artist is a byproduct; you need to enjoy what you’re doing. I make it for myself to discover if I can and continue to answer the question ‘what if?’

“If I change this or that or make something bigger or smaller, there’s always something discovered, and more questions are revealed,” Blitzer continued. “I think of porcelain clay as alive until it is fired for the first time. In this state, it can be manipulated, changed and enhanced. Once the clay is fired, it is only possible to make superficial applications of color. I prefer an integrated process rather than working in separate stages.”

Blitzer’s pottery can be found locally in Islamorada at Jessica Ann Gallery, Morada Clay and by appointment in her studio. She can be contacted at thepotter625@gmail.com.

tions our visitors have with the art.”

“Hot Summer Night” will be on view through July 24 and is open to visitors Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment. Virtual walkthroughs are also available, and can be scheduled by call or text at 305-204-1216.

The Hale Gallery will also be hosting an Art Walk Pre-Party on Thursday, June 20, from 5 to 6 p.m., anticipating Morada Way’s Art Walk. More information is at thehalegallery.com, 305-2041216 or via email to hello@thehalegallery.com.

Contributed

Artist Bev Blitzer.

Artist Bev Blitzer moved to the Upper Keys seven years ago.The transition changed her palette of colors from gray and brown to tropical hues of aqua and green. CONTRIBUTED

From left, Taylor Hale, Ian Wilson-Navarro, Thomas Flynn II, Emma Northmich, Jul Jankowski and Kelly Hale at the ‘Hot Summer Night’ opening reception at The Hale Gallery on May 30. THE HALE GALLERY/ Contributed

KIDS’ DAY

Youth lend helping hand at fox sanctuary

REEF THE FOX

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

Hi friends! Reef the fox here with your weekly “Reef’s Report.” We had quite the day here at Pawsitive Beginnings on June 6. As part of our ongoing partnership with the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter, we hosted a volunteer day with the children. Twelve incredible kiddos came and really got down to business helping my mom with cleaning, scrubbing and organizing our fox things. We also arranged to have some really cool guests stop by as a surprise for the kiddos.

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputy Nelson Sanchez brought the marine unit truck and talked about what the marine unit does to serve the Florida Keys. The kids all received official MCSO gift bags that were put together by our favorite neighbor and MCSO employee, Clarisa Gonzalez. Sara Reed, outreach coordinator for the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center brought their new ambassador corn snake, Captain Coconut the Conch Fritter, and talked to the kids about him and native wildlife here in the Keys. Officer Jason Rafter with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) stopped by to launch a drone and talk about how FWC uses the technology to as-

KEYS MEDIA & PUBLIC INFORMATION SYMPOSIUM

sist in their work.

Seaside Eatery provided an amazing lunch, Healthy D’Lites made custom fox sugar cookies for dessert and the Islamorada Moose Lodge lent us tables and chairs for the day. These kids never cease to amaze me with their willingness to give back to us foxes. Despite their circumstances, they realize that they are contributing to the community in a meaningful way and take such pride in the help they provide us. And the unwavering support we get from our Florida Keys community is unmatched. When my mom made the call to the above-listed agencies, all they said was “when and where.”

Learn about corals

On Saturday, June 15, join Plant a Million Corals, Flomotion and Divers Direct as they celebrate coral restoration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Divers Direct in Key Largo. Learn about corals and how important healthy coral reefs are to the Keys community and oceans with hands-on activities with Plant a Million Corals. Shop Flomotion products and get a gift with a purchase over $100 in store during the event. See the debut of the Flomotion Save our Reefs shirt, available at Divers Direct, with a portion of the proceeds to support the Plant a Million Corals Foundation. Live music from Victoria Leigh will go from noon to 2 p.m.

Anywho, that’s all for this week. Stay up to date with all things fox at pawsitivebeginnings.org and use the links to navigate to our various social media channels.

Until next time, Reef, over and out!

Professionals charged with creating and distributing information to the public convened in Marathon on May 20. Organized by the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County, more than 30 attendees in the media and public information arenas discussed best practices working with the media, communications strategies and survey collection strategies. Cory Schwisow, county emergency management deputy director, discussed hurricane preparation and messaging, while Maureen Dunleavy, Guidance/Care Center vice president of operations, provided tips to reduce stress. FDOH/Contributed

SAVE THE DATE

Friday, June 14

• Junior Ranger Discovery Table, hosted by IASP, starting 9 a.m. at Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park.

Saturday, June 15

• Summer Saturdays volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, with shifts from 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m. Sign up at habitatupperkeys.org.

• Guided tours included with admission to the History of Diving Museum. Tours are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

• A Night at the Races with Upper Keys Sons and Daughters of Italy, dinner with live horse racing, 6 p.m. at the Key Largo Civic Club. Admission is $12.

• BleachWatch training program at the Keys History & Discovery Center, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Register at signup.com/go/ zndCnxP.

Sunday, June 16

• Father’s Day brunch buffet and games at Pinfish Entertainment Center. Admission is $45, with times of 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1:30 p.m.

• All-day Father’s Day activities for local and visitors at the Islander Resort, Islamorada.

Tuesday, June 18

• Islamorada Chamber of Com-

merce “After Hours,” 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Papa Joe’s Waterfront. Admission is $8 online or $10 at the door for members, and $15 for non-members.

• Safe Space training, providing a hands-on approach in creating safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community, 6 p.m. at Coral Isles Church.

Wednesday, June 19

• JOY classes from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at St. James the Fisherman Episcopal Church, MM 87.5, bayside, Islamorada. Visit justolderyouthinc.org for a full list of activities.

• Business and Professional Women Networking Night, 6 to 8 p.m. at Crooked Palm Cabana. Registration is $26 online and $30 at the door for BPW members, and $30 online and $35 at the door for non-members. Register online at https://www.upperkeysbpw. org/event-5548392/Registration.

• Summer Book Club, discussing “Hemingway’s Girl,” first meeting at 6 p.m. at the Florida Keys History and Discovery Museum.

• “Sustainable Florida Seafood with Sarah Curry,” free presentation at 7 p.m. at the History of Diving Museum. The presentation will be also available via Zoom at divingmuseum.org.

Key Largo-based Pawsitive Beginnings and founder Nicole Navarro hold a volunteer day with local children on June 6. CONTRIBUTED

SHARING STORIES & SELLING HOMES

Starck family had a long run on Lower Matecumbe Key

FLORIDA KEYS HISTORY WITH BRAD BERTELLI

The Sold Sisters, Ocean Sotheby’s International Realty’s Sarah Ewald and Sabrina Wampler, invited me to speak at an open house. The Atlantic-front Lower Matecumbe Key property is stunning with its pool, private beach and breezy ocean views. The collection of real estate agents, locals and neighbors sat sipping beverages (water, beer, wine, a delightful rum cocktail) while I shared Lower Matecumbe history.

I didn’t bring props or a screen on which to project historical pictures to punctuate the stories. It was just me standing in front of the pool, the beach, some coconut palms, a hammock and the ocean vista.

I like the structure of a linear story, especially when sharing history. It has a definitive beginning, middle and end, and I find that comforting. I am much better at writing linear stories than telling linear stories in front of a group — especially in intimate, picturesque settings.

Because questions are always welcome, the conversation departed Lower Matecumbe, traveled back and forth in time, and up and down the island chain in no particular order.

I started the talk with the unusual presence of fresh water on the island and how Lower Matecumbe was once home to wells deemed, in some accounts, the most reliable along the island chain. Historically, water bubbled up from the aquifer here and there up and down the island chain, not just at Lower Matecumbe. Digging into the historical record, naturally occurring wells have been identified on Key Largo, Upper Matecumbe, Lower Matecumbe, Key Vaca, Bahia Honda, Big Pine, and Key West, though some accounts conflict. There are others on and in the area of the Keys that had water — Key Biscayne and Lignumvitae Key, for instance.

It was not until 1942 that the water pipeline was turned on and delivered water to the Florida Keys communities. On Sept. 22, the first drop reached Key West. It was only from that point forward that it became possible to walk into a kitchen or bathroom, turn on a faucet, and have water spill out.

What I wished I’d talked about more was the Starck family, which is a great Florida Keys story and a cornerstone of Lower Matecumbe Key’s history. The Starcks are considered the island’s first permanent residents. Walter “Buck” Starck grew up near Southwest Seventh Street and 10th Avenue in Southwest Miami, where his father, also named Walter Starck, worked as a charter fishing captain from the helm of his fishing cruiser Norma II.

The elder Starck operated his charter boat out of the Royal Palm docks in Miami but fished his clients in the waters surrounding Cuba, the Bahamas and the Florida Keys. Sometimes, he fished in the waters near New York in the summer months. In the 1920s and early 1930s, he docked the Norma II at the famed Long Key Fishing Camp.

Buck Starck grew up fishing with his father on the water. Because of his love of the ocean and his aptitude for math, a retired master of celestial navigation began tutoring Buck.

By age 21, Starck had passed all the tests necessary to become certified as a master mariner – the youngest person with that distinction in the country at the time.

Buck married Ruth Shires on Nov. 29, 1937. The same year, he and his father purchased the Whale Harbor Fishing Camp on the east (north) end of Upper Matecumbe Key. The fishing camp had a dock, charter boats, cottages and a restaurant, which were available during the busy winter season. Only the property’s gas station and bar were kept open in the slow summer months.

Buck volunteered and served with the Navy for three years when World War II erupted. Because of his particular skills as a master mariner, he wrote

the book on the government’s long-range search and rescue efforts during the war. Then, one day, when Pentagon officials arrived at his post, they attempted to question Buck during a proficiency inspection about procedures in a training manual that he had written.

After the war, the Starcks sold the Upper Matecumbe fishing camp and bought 17 acres on Lower Matecumbe Key in 1946. They transported an old Key lime packing house to the property and used it as a base of operations. That summer, they began building homes for Buck and Ruth, and Buck’s father, Walter.

By Christmas, they had moved into their new homes, where they raised their two boys, Walter and Terry. Though the boys grew up and moved away, Buck and Ruth lived at their Lower Matecumbe home for the rest of their lives. In 2010, they passed away within days of each other. Their lives were celebrated on Nov. 29, what would have been their 73rd wedding anniversary.

Odds are, if you have spent any time on Lower Matecumbe Key, you have seen their home, which is still standing in the parking lot of Robbie’s of Islamorada, the former home of the Starck Fishing Camp.

Capt. Buck Starck aboard his fishing boat with President Harry Truman, who is at the rear of the boat. CONTRIBUTED

Brad is a local historian, author, speaker and Honorary Conch who loves sharing the history of the Florida Keys.

DOUBLING DOWN ON DELICIOUSNESS

Caribbean Club and Take Two make a delightful duo

SAMANTHA DELLILO

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

Key Largo’s iconic Caribbean Club just got a savory upgrade and is creating a buzz that’s impossible to ignore. Referred to affectionately as “the Crib” by locals, we all agree it finally has food that is just as fantastic as its incredible views and talented entertainment. I love going to this MM 104 hotspot to catch Koty James and the Keybillies jamming on stage, but the hassle of sorting out dinner arrangements beforehand always dampened the mood.

Enter Take Two food truck. If that sounds familiar, it’s because they already have a hefty fan base in Islamorada at their flagship location. Now with their second location, they plan to share the love by expanding their reach north to Key Largo. The menu has so much variety, but word around town was I needed to try their smash burger. Unlike its traditional counterparts, these burgers boast a thin, caramelized exterior from being expertly smashed onto a hot grill.

Taking a look at my order I could see the crispy edges a mile away coated with the gleam of the flavorful juices. I went for the double patty and added bacon because when in Rome. It also came with American cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped ripe tomato, grilled onion and pickles. I finally gave in and took a bite. First thing I noticed is this hamburger needed no condiments; every ingredient burst with flavor. If I closed my eyes, I could swear I was standing in a quintessen-

Ten wings tossed with a Korean gochujang sauce and Take Two’s riff on ranch. SAMANTHA DELLILO/Keys Weekly

tial ’50s diner, the kind with the nickel jukeboxes. It just had such a homey nostalgic taste. Pairing it with a CocaCola in a glass bottle proved to be the right choice, making the experience even more transcendent.

It all evoked the essence of a bygone era when Johnny Rockets reigned supreme in its prime. It’s like a burger I’ve dreamed of time and time again and it feels like someone finally got it right. I sat there on the picnic table behind the Crib, live music filling the air, a Blackwater Sound breeze blowing, my burger, my glass of Coca-Cola and a beer from the inside bar and I just felt pure happiness. It felt like the Keys I grew up loving. Simple and no frills. Before the word “Instagrammable” existed, these were the vibes people flocked to the Keys for.

Then there were the wings, a revelation in their own right. Ten

Take Two’s smash burger with fries and a Coca Cola.

wings to an order for easily the best price I’ve seen in quite some time. They were tossed with a Korean gochujang sauce and Take Two’s riff on ranch. You could hear an audible crunch as the crispy exterior gave way to tender, juicy perfectly coated chicken. They were sticky, sweet, had just the right amount of spice and were finger-lickin’ good. From the looks of it, the wings were an instant crowd pleaser, captivating the taste buds of everyone who ordered them. These two standout dishes in particular complement the laid-back and naturally vibrant ambiance of the Caribbean Club, but Take Two’s masterful touch has elevated the taste to another level.

Find Take Two’s up-to-date hours at @taketwokeylargo on Instagram. Swing by the Caribbean Club in Key Largo for some views, brews and burgers.

REEL RECS

Staff from your Monroe County Public Library recommend some of their favorites from the collection.

What: “Knox Goes Away” (R) Why: Though it met with mixed reviews when it was released theatrically earlier this year, “Knox Goes Away” is a sharp character study amid a pulpy film noir with a decidedly convoluted plot that is very much worth seeing. The film’s primary strength is a first-rate Michael Keaton performance that’s on the same tier as his turns in “The Founder,” “Birdman” and “Spotlight.” He’s mesmerizing — cold and calculating but devolving into dementia and suddenly wholly vulnerable. I know that a film about a hitman developing dementia seems gimmicky and easily dismissed, but it’s a dark comedy with a genuinely great feat of acting by one of the most accomplished actors around. Where: You can get this film from the Monroe County Public Library in DVD or Blu-Ray format. How: You can browse and request DVDs online by logging in to your account at keyslibraries.org. To view our collection of streaming movies and TV, go to kanopy.com/keyslibraries and set up an account with your library card. If you don’t have a card, you can visit your local branch or register online to get one. Questions? info@keyslibraries.org.

Recommended By: Michael Nelson, acting director of libraries.

See previous Reel Recs at keyslibraries.org/reel-recs.Reel Recs

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ALMANAC | June

On this day: In 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Miranda v. Arizona that police must inform suspects of their rights before ques oning them.

In The Bleachers

Adam

Brevity

Brevity

Nancy

News of the Weird

Founded by Betty Debnam

A Day in June

On June 19, many Americans will celebrate Juneteenth. The holiday honors the end of slavery in the United States. This week, The Mini Page learns more about this special day and the historical events surrounding it.

DELAYED FREEDOM

President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, freeing all enslaved people, took effect on Jan. 1, 1863. But until the Civil War ended in April 1865, more than two years later, there weren’t enough Union, or northern, soldiers to enforce the order.

Juneteenth celebrates the day that Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that the 250,000 enslaved people in Texas were free.

As part of the announcement, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger said:

“... all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves.” This meant that if enslaved people stayed to work, they would be employees and would have to be paid a wage.

Some former slaves remained in Texas, but others headed north or into neighboring states to find family members.

June 19 became a day to gather with family and celebrate freedom.

CELEBRATION

Most early Juneteenth holidays took place at parks or churches. Some white employers allowed their workers the day

off and even donated food and money. But during the Depression of the 1920s and ‘30s, many people were forced to move to cities to find work, and employers there were not as generous in recognizing Juneteenth.

As the civil rights movement grew stronger in the mid-20th century, the idea of freedom re-energized Juneteenth celebrations. Younger generations brought the holiday to cities that hadn’t observed it before.

In 1980, Texas made Juneteenth a state holiday. Today, most states recognize Juneteenth as a holiday, along with it being an official federal holiday.

Will you celebrate Juneteenth this year? Talk with classmates and friends about how you mark this day and other historical holidays.

Bird experts are asking residents across the United States and Canada to help prevent the up to 30 bird deaths per second that can occur during the spring migration from Feb. 15 to June 15 due to collisions with human-made objects. “Up to a billion birds die each year in the United States when they crash into windows and other structures made with reflective or transparent material,” said Andrew Farnsworth at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. He recommends homeowners turn off nonessential lighting from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., or draw curtains.

LINCOLN’S PROCLAMATION

President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was signed in Washington, D.C. In part, his order read:

“I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within said designated States, and parts of States, are, and henceforward shall be free; and that the Executive government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.

And I hereby enjoin upon the people so declared to be free to abstain from all violence, unless in necessary self-defence; and I recommend to them that, in all cases when allowed, they labor faithfully for reasonable wages. ...

And upon this act, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Constitution, upon military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgment of mankind, and the gracious favor of Almighty God.”

RESOURCES

On the Web:

• bit.ly/MPJuneteenth

At the library:

• “Juneteenth Is” by Natasha Tripplett

• “The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States” by Alliah L. Agostini

The Mini Page® © 2024 Andrews McMeel Syndication

photo by Carol M. Highsmith

photo courtesy Austin History Center

Abraham Lincoln

People celebrate in Austin, Texas, on June 19, 1900.

Mini Fact:

In 2020, kids helped color art posters for a Juneteenth event in Washington, D.C.

TRY ’N’ FIND

Words that remind us of Juneteenth are hidden in this puzzle. Some words are hidden backward, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find:

CHURCH, CIVIL WAR, ENSLAVED, FAMILY, FEDERAL, GALVESTON, GRANGER, HOLIDAY, JUNETEENTH, JUSTICE, LINCOLN, MILITARY, PARK, STATES, TEXAS, WAGE, WASHINGTON.

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INVITITATION TO BID

The City of Key Colony Beach cordially invites interested contractors to complete and submit sealed bids by July 25th, 2024, no later than 9:30 am, for the following project.

WRF UV CONTACT TANK REHABILITATION

ITB 2024-02

THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF: Temporary tankage with associated components to allow bypassing of the City’s existing UV Contact Tank (design, procurement, installation, and demolition/removal of system by contractor and contractor’s engineer of record); existing UV Contact Tank removal; construction of replacement UV Contact Tank with interior and exterior coatings; replacement of all existing control systems (ultrasonic level detector, transducers, oats, etc.); miscellaneous restoration; and other improvements.

All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to City Clerk Silvia Gransee at 600 W. Ocean, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051 (mailing address PO Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051), no later than July 25th, 2024 at 9:30 am clearly marked ‘Sealed Bid for the City of Key Colony Beach ITB 2024-02’ along with the name of your rm.

The bid manual, requirements, and speci cations are available on DemandStar at www.Demandstar.com.

All questions regarding the bid process should be directed to City Clerk Silvia Gransee at cityclerk@keycolonybeach.net

CALENDAR OF EVENTS ITB 2024-02

06-18-2024 Release Solicitation

07-08-2024 10:00 am Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Visit (600 N. 8th Street, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051)

07-11-2024 4:00 pm

07-18-2024 4:00 pm

07-25-2024 9:30 am

08-08-2024 9:30 am

Last Day for submission of written questions to the City Last day for the City to post answers to questions

Bid Due & Opening

(Open to Public – 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051)

Recommendation to Award Utility Board Meeting

08-15-2024 9:30 am City Commission meeting

Award of Bid

(Open to the Public – 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051)

LOCAL LIKE A PRO

CITY OF MARATHON, FLORIDA REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION PLAN

The City of Marathon, Florida, is accepting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified professional transportation engineering firms, teams, or individuals to develop the City of Marathon Comprehensive Safety Action Plan in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets for All Program.

The City is accepting electronic submissions through Demand Star until Wednesday, July 24, 2024, before 3:00 p.m., local time.

RFQ documents may be examined online at www. demandstar.com. All RFQ documents must be obtained from Demand Star. RFQ documents obtained from any source other than Demand Star may not be accurate or complete, and each Respondent and sub-contractor assumes all risks by their reliance on such documents. Any Respondent or sub-contractor who does not obtain the RFQ documents from Demand Star will not be notified of any RFQ addenda issued by the City, which could contain material changes thereto.

To be considered, Responses must by 3:00 PM EDT, Wednesday, July 24, 2024.The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities, except timely submission of bids, to re-advertise for bids or to take any other actions that may be deemed in the best interest of the City. As a matter of information, the City does not bind itself to accept the minimum specifications stated herein, but reserves the right to accept any proposal, which in the judgment of the City Council will best serve the needs and interests of the City. Also, the City reserves the right to make such investigation as deemed necessary to determine the ability of any respondent to perform the services requested.

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NOTICE OF PERMIT ISSUANCE

The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of issuance of an individual permit to Richard Reynolds, 1166 Hakluyt Ln, Cudjoe Key, Florida, 33042, Parcel ID No. 00185660 000000 authorizing fill approximately 4,400 square feet (0.10 acres) of wetlands in order to construct a single-family home, driveway, and associated improvements in Mangrove Wetlands, Class III Outstanding Florida Waters to include portions of Section 33 Township 66 South, Range 28 East, in Monroe County.The application has been fully scanned and is available for public inspection via the Department’s Information Portal: http://webapps.dep.state.fl.us/ DepNexus/public/electronicdocuments If you have any questions or are experiencing difficulty viewing the electronic application, please call Daniel Sensi, (239) 344-5614.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

This action is final and effective on the date filed with the Clerk of the Department unless a timely petition for an administrative proceeding is filed pursuant to the provisions of Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. On the

filing of a timely and sufficient petition, this action will not be final and effective until further order of the Department. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the hearing process may result in a modification of the agency action or even denial of the application. Petition for Administrative Hearing

A person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department’s action may petition for an administrative proceeding (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Pursuant to Rule 28-106.201, F.A.C., a petition for an administrative hearing must contain the following information:

(a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency’s file or identification number, if known;

(b) The name, address, any email address, any facsimile number, and telephone number of the petitioner; the name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner’s substantial interests are or will be affected by the agency determination;

(c) A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the agency decision;

(d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so indicate;

(e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts that the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action;

(f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes that the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action, including an explanation of how the alleged facts relate to the specific rules or statutes; and

(g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action that the petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency’s proposed action.

The petition must be filed (received by the Clerk) in the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000. Also, a copy of the petition shall be mailed to the applicant at the address indicated above at the time of filing.

Time Period for Filing a Petition

In accordance with Rule 62110.106(3), F.A.C., petitions for an administrative hearing by the applicant must be filed 21 days of receipt of this written notice. Petitions filed by any persons other than the applicant, and other than those entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within 21 days of publication of the notice or within 21 days of receipt of the written notice, whichever occurs first. Under Section 120.60(3), F.S., however, any person who has asked the Department for notice of agency action may file a petition within 21 days of receipt of such notice, regardless of the date of publication. The failure to file a petition within the appropriate time period shall constitute a waiver of that person's right to request an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a party to it.

Any subsequent intervention (in a proceeding initiated by another party) will be only at the discretion of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C. Extension of Time

Under Rule 62-110.106(4), F.A.C., a person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department’s action may also request an extension of time to file a petition for an administrative hearing. The Department may, for good cause shown, grant the request for an extension of time. Requests for extension of time must be filed with the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, before the applicable deadline for filing a petition for an administrative hearing. A timely request for extension of time shall toll the running of the time period for filing a petition until the request is acted upon. Mediation Mediation is not available in this proceeding.

FLAWAC Review

The applicant, or any party within the meaning of Section 373.114(1)(a) or 373.4275, F.S., may also seek appellate review of this order before the Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission under Section 373.114(1) or 373.4275, F.S.  Requests for review before the Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission must be filed with the Secretary of the Commission and served on the Department within 20 days from the date when this order is filed with the Clerk of the Department. Judicial Review

Once this decision becomes final, any party to this action has the right to seek judicial review pursuant to Section 120.68, F.S., by filing a Notice of Appeal pursuant to Rules 9.110 and 9.190, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, with the Clerk of the Department in the Office of General Counsel, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, M.S. 35, Tallahassee, Florida 323993000; and by filing a copy of the Notice of Appeal accompanied by the applicable filing fees with the appropriate District Court of Appeal. The Notice of Appeal must be filed within 30 days from the date this action is filed with the Clerk of the Department Publish: June 13, 2024

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Created Rich Financial located at 323 Fleming Street, Key West, FL 33040 intends to register the said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, FL, USA.

By: Carl Schutze

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Teo Masters Financial

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following:

Engineering Design and Permitting Services for the Flagler Avenue (Key West) Road Resiliency and Adaptation Project 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 the County’s electronic bidding platform at https:// monroecounty-fl.bonfirehub.com OR www.monroecounty-fl.gov/ BonfireBids. The Public Record is available upon request.

Monroe County Purchasing Department receives bids via the Bonfire electronic bidding platform. Please do not email, mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Emailed/ mailed/physically delivered bids/ proposals/responses WILL NOT be accepted.

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via the Bonfire electronic bidding platform at https://monroecounty-fl. bonfirehub.com, no later than 3:00P.M. on Thursday, July 25, 2024. There is no cost to the bidder to use the Bonfire platform. Please do not submit your confidential financial information as part of your proposal. There are separate uploads for each set of documents, including confidential financial information. All proposals will be made public on the platform after an intended decision or 30 days, whichever is earlier, unless the bids/proposals are rejected in accordance with F.S. 119.071. If your proposal document includes financial information, that information will not be considered confidential and will be available and viewable to the public in accordance with public records law.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on Thursday, July 25, 2024. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting

https://mcbocc.zoom.

us/j/4509326156

Meeting ID: 4509326156

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Dial by your location:

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: No Name Key Bridge Repairs

Project 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 the County’s electronic bidding platform at https:// monroecounty-fl.bonfirehub.com OR www.monroecounty-fl.gov/ BonfireBids. The Public Record is available upon request.

Monroe County Purchasing Department receives bids via the Bonfire electronic bidding platform. Please do not email, mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Emailed/ mailed/physically delivered bids/ proposals/responses WILL NOT be accepted.

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via the Bonfire electronic bidding platform at https://monroecounty-fl. bonfirehub.com, no later than 3:00P.M. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. There is no cost to the bidder to use the Bonfire platform.

Please do not submit your confidential financial information as part of your proposal. There are separate uploads for each set of documents, including confidential financial information. All proposals will be made public on the platform after an intended decision or 30 days, whichever is earlier, unless the bids/proposals are rejected in accordance with F.S. 119.071.

If your proposal document includes financial information, that information will not be considered confidential and will be available and viewable to the public in accordance with public records law.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156

One tap mobile: +16465189805,,4509326156# US (New York) +16699006833,,4509326156# US (San Jose)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA KEY WEST DIVISION CASE NO: 4:23-cv-10093-JEM NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff, v. CAPTAIN PIP’S HOLDINGS, LLC, DANIEL COUCH, TANNER HELMER, SRINIVASRAO ALAPARTHI, as P.R. of the Estate of SUPRAJA ALAPARTHI and as parent and natural guardian of Ak.A, a minor child, and RAVIKUMAR SADDA and ASRITHA RAVALA, as parents and natural guardians of V.S., a minor child, Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION

(NOTICE BY PUBLICATION)

TO: DANIEL COUCH

Last known address of: 213 ANGLERS DR. S., APT. 1 MARATHON, FL 33050

You are notified that Nautilus Insurance Company (“Nautilus”) has initiated an action for declaratory relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2201 against you in the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, Key West Division, captioned Nautilus

Insurance Company v. Captain Pip’s Holdings, LLC, Daniel Couch, Tanner Helmer, Srinivasrao Alaparthi, as P.R. Of The Estate of Supraja Alaparthi and as parent and natural guardian of Ak.A, a minor child, and Ravikumar Sadda and Asritha Ravala, as parents and natural guardians of V.S., a minor child, bearing Case Number 4:23-cv-10093-JEM. You are required to serve a copy of your written defense, if any, on Michele Vargas, Esq., an attorney at Clyde & Co US LLP, whose address is 1221 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1600, Miami, Florida 33131, on or before July 17, 2024 and file the original with the Clerk of this Court, at 301 Simonton St., Key West, Florida 33040, either before service on Ms. Vargas or immediately after. Otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded against you in the complaint.

Dated at Florida on this 20th day of May, 2024 Clerk of the Court Angela E. Noble, Clerk United States District Court Southern District of Florida By: Ketly Pierre

Deputy Clerk

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2024-DR-95-K DIVISION: FAMILY MANOL DELVA Petitioner, and, MARIE ELCANA ANILUS Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT)

TO: MARIE ELCANA ANILUS RESPONDENT’S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 281 NORTH WARREN AVENUE, COLUMBUS, OH 43204

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Manol Delva, whose address is 5B 8th Avenue, Stock Island, FL 33040 on or before June 24, 2024, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: N/A

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.)

Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: May 10, 2024

Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court

Monroe County, Florida

By: Destiny Johnson

Deputy Clerk

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NOTICE OF ACTION RE: MARATHON KEY BEACH CLUB

II ASSOCIATION, INC

MONROE County, Florida

NON-JUDICIAL TIMESHARE

FORECLOSURE PROCESS

TO: Unit Owner(s)

Last Known Address

Unit Week(s)

Amount due:

Robert A Bradley and Stefane B

Bradley 1303 Chestnut Street

Murray, KY 42071

Unit E 202, Week 48

$6,703.35

Marion Canty and Remelda Canty 26521 SW 124 Avenue

Naranja, FL 33032

Unit E 102, Week 50

$4,601.12

Richard Chosid and Cherie Chosid

3110 NE 48th Street

Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Unit A 102, Week 01

$2,219.69

Unit A 102, Week 02

$2,219.69

Cure My Mommy’s Breast Cancer

C/O Ellen Schreiber

9 Endo Blvd, # FL 1

Garden City, NY 11530-6748

Unit D 102, Week 36

$3,571.14

Edward Daniel and Mary Daniel

P.O. Box 351853

Miami, FL 33135

Unit E 102, Week 36

$4,580.62

Jennifer Edwards f/k/a Jennifer Leanna and Zachary Edwards

2688 Whispering Drive

Largo, FL 33771

Unit E 202, Week 39

$6,702.41

Unit B 202, Week 47

$6,702.41

Maria George 3215 N 65th Avenue

Phoenix, AZ 85033-5216

Unit D 102, Week 50

$3,585.74

Lowell Higgins and Janine

Sanders-Higgins

64 Kilworth PK Drive

RR #5 Komoka, ON N0L 1R0

Canada

Unit A 102, Week 47

$6,705.00

Dewane L Hose

Greystone House

Lockton, N Yorkshire YO187QB

United Kingdom

Unit D 102, Week 42

$3,585.74

Charles Khoury

7343 Brisbane Hills Street Las Vegas, NV 89166

Unit B 102, Week 46

$7,225.00

Unit B 102, Week 47

$7,225.00

Gehard Jacob, Anneliese

Bentjerodt & Arquiyecto Eusebio

Celi 5150 Comuna Vitacura

Santiago

Chile

Unit C 201, Week 44

$3,585.74

Mary E McHenry, Michael B

McHenry & Tina M McHenry

46 Hodgson Avenue

Pittsburg, PA 15205

Unit A 102, Week 40

$4,601.12

Unit A 102, Week 41

$4,601.12

Lee M Purcifull

18406 Turning Point Drive

Lutz, FL 33549

Unit A 202, Week 36

$6,675.25

Shaki Rehman

11711 SW 130 Avenue

Miami, FL 33186

Unit B 201, Week 42

$6,701.46

LEGAL NOTICES

Jane Rosenthal 444 E 75th Street, Apt #3-B

New York, NY 10021

Unit E 101, Week 48

$5,597.15

Unit E 102, Week 48

$5,597.15

Vincent T Salvato and Angela Salvato 4700 Casswell Drive

New Port Richey, FL 34652

Unit A 101, Week 43

$3,585.74

Frank Schultz, Trustee of the Frank Schultz Living Trust

Agreement Dated March 24, 2000 1751 Beach Road, Apt 202 Englewood, FL 34223

Unit D 202, Week 49

$3,585.74

Frank Stewart and Jeanne C Stewart 3101 82nd Way North St Petersburg, FL 33710

Unit B 202, Week 40

$7,698.79

Chelsa Aran Taggart 1841 E 9th Street, Apt 2 Duluth, MN 55812 Unit D 102, Week 21

$5,619.22

Penny Weiss and Lynne Arnault 105 Kensington Road Syracuse, NY 13210

Unit E 202, Week 41

$5,597.15

Henry Zima, Halina Zima & Joanna D Ricci 2388 Carlanne Place Mississauga, ON L5E 2M2 Canada Unit B 101, Week 46

$3,585.74

Unit B 101, Week 47

$3,585.74

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED of an action for non-judicial foreclosure of timeshare units on the Claim of Lien on the following described real property, located in MONROE County, Florida, to-wit: Unit Numbers and Annual Timeshare Use Periods (as set forth above) in MARATHON KEY BEACH CLUB CONDOMINIUM II, and all appurtenances thereto, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, as recorded in Official Records Book 859, Page 786 of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida and all amendments and exhibits thereto. has been filed against you. If you fail to cure the default as set forth in this notice or take other appropriate action with regard to this foreclosure matter, you risk losing ownership of your timeshare interest through the trustee foreclosure procedure established in Section 721.855, Florida Statutes. You may choose to sign and send to the trustee an objection form, exercising your right to object to the use of the trustee foreclosure procedure. If you would like an Objection form, you should contact the undersigned Trustee, Thomas L Avrutis, Esquire, in writing. Upon the trustee’s receipt of your signed objection form, the foreclosure of the lien with respect to the default specified in this notice shall be subject to the judicial foreclosure procedure only. You have the right to cure your default in the manner set forth in this notice at any time before the trustee’s sale of your timeshare interest. Objections must be made in writing to: Thomas L Avrutis, Esquire

TRUSTEE FOR MARATHON KEY BEACH CLUB II ASSOCIATION, INC 201 Fletcher Avenue, Second Floor Sarasota, FL 34237 within 30 days of the first date of publication of this Notice. If you do not object to the use of the trustee foreclosure procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment even if the proceeds from the sale of your timeshare interest are

insufficient to offset the amounts secured by the lien.

Dated this 3rd day of JUNE, 2024.

Thomas L Avrutis, Esquire, TRUSTEE

TRUSTEE for MARATHON KEY BEACH CLUB II ASSOCIATION, INC

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO.: 24-CP-000268-K

IN RE: ESTATE OF DOUGLAS JOHN KENNETT

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of DOUGLAS JOHN KENNETT, deceased, whose date of death was October 25, 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 6, 2024.

Personal Representative: EILEEN BURTNER JAMESON 5903 Mount Eagle Drive Apt 1014

Alexandria, Virginia 22303

Attorney for Personal Representative: JOHN FERRARI, JR.

Attorney

Florida Bar No. 111132

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

Telephone: (941) 960-1676

Fax: (941) 296-8656

E-mail: johnf@elderlegalfl.com

Secondary E-mail: pollyb@ elderlegalfl.com

Publish: June 6 & 13, 2024

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL

CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO.: 24-CP-000277-K

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF EUGENIA YVONNE BUTLER

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of EUGENIA YVONNE BUTLER, deceased, whose date

of death was July 3, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division: File Number 24-CP-000277-K the address of which is 500 Whitehead St., Key West, FL 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative(s) and the personal representative(s)’ attorney is set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmature, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS JUNE 6, 2024. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:

CARLTON THURSTON 14905 Simmons Grove Drive Haymarket, VA 20169 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Nakeitha Sweeting Hodrick, Esq. FBN: 0079847

Sweeting Law & Mediation, P.A. 20451 NW 2nd Avenue, Suite 108 Miami, Florida 33169 786.279.4841

Publish: June 6 & 13, 2024 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 24-CP-000263-PK IN RE: ESTATE OF CYNTHIA L. YELKIN Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of CYNTHIA L. YELKIN, deceased, whose date of death was July 31, 2023; is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 24-CP-000263-PK, 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must

le their claims with this court

WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS

AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST

PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME

PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS: JUNE 6, 2024.

Personal Representative:

SEDAT L. YELKIN

9268 Youngstown-Salem Rd.

Can eld, OH 44406

Attorney for Personal

Representative:

JOHN MICHAEL LYNN, ESQ.

Florida Bar No. 0147273

Turner & Lynn, P.A.

7 Barracuda Lane

Key Largo, Florida 33037

Telephone: (305) 367-0911

turnerlynnpa@gmail.com

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June 6 & 13, 2024

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AUTOS WANTED

AUTOS ALL YEARS!

Junk or Used Cars, Vans, Trucks. Runs or Not.$CASH 305-332-0483

AUTOS FOR SALE

Place your AUTO FOR SALE ad here.

$25.00/week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844

BOATS FOR SALE

Rampage 25X10 Diesel Center Console. Charter sh rigged. 20 Rods & Reels + equip. Located in Marathon. 305-619-5282

Place your BOAT FOR SALE ad here. $25.00/week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844

Boat Lift For Sale in Marathon - 20,000lb Neptune Atlantic elevator boat lift -

$7500 407-620-3406

BOAT SLIP FOR RENT

Boat Dockage for rent in Marathon. Private bay bottom, up to 40' boat, self containing, o shore water, car & dingy parking space provided. 305-610-8002

Place your BOAT SLIP FOR RENT ad here. $25.00/week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844

EMPLOYMENT

Looking for Alarm Technicians with current working knowledge of re alarm systems in Marathon & Key West. Competitive pay. Hours: M-F 8:30a-4:30p. Email deborahg@ barnesalarmsystems. com or call 305-743-7334 for more information.

ATTENTION- Marathon Auto & Marine Services looking for Auto Techs and for Trailer Service Tech.Pay based on experience. Apply in person at 2525 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL. Ask for Steve or Jay.

City of Marathon Current Job Openings: Part-time Custodian/ Maintenance. Full Bene ts for full-time positions. EOE Please see City website for details www.ci.marathon.fl.us

Now Hiring Skilled Plumbers. New construction & full service. Upper Keys Plumbing Contractor looking for immediate hires to ll fulltime or part-time positions. Must have great mechanical & problem solving skills and clean driving record. Experience plus ownership of working toos and/or equipment based rate of pay. Email resume or request application to

Coast Guard Exchange

Miami is looking to fill a MWR Lodge Host position for our beautiful Marathon, Florida location.

The job has diverse duties caring for 4 cottages and our boat program. These include business management, grounds maintenance, customer service, and supervising the boating program. Please visit INDEED or the CGX Careers page and search “Lodge Host 5661”.

The MWR position is for Marathon, FL. $18-$23 an hour, full time. 305-363-9361

PlumbersinParadise@ outlook.com

Marathon Yacht Club is hiring part-time servers and bartenders. Private club, friendly atmosphere, guaranteed gratuities. Flexible lunch/dinner shifts available Tuesday – Sunday. Must provide photo ID, social security card or passport, and checking account. Call 305-743-6739 to schedule an interview or email o ce@ marathonyachtclub. com.

Marathon Yacht Club is hiring a full-time line cook. Private club, friendly atmosphere, afternoon/evening hours Tuesday –Sunday. Must provide checking account for direct deposit, photo ID, and social security card or passport. Call 305-743-6739 to schedule an interview or email o ce@ marathonyachtclub. com.

The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring the following positions: Med Tech PT/Nights, FT Receptionist, PT Housing Assistant, Housing Choice Voucher Asst., PT

Receptionist, Housing Manager-Middle Keys, Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Worker, and HVAC Maintenance Mechanic $64.480-$72,800/ yr. plus bene ts. To apply, please contact Human Resources at: martinezm@kwha.org or 305-296-5621. Applications are available at the Administrative O ce 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.

Serve/Bartend on the ocean! The Cabana Club, an ocean front private swim club is seeking a customer service-oriented Server/ Bartender. Serve on pool deck, beach and/ or bar lounge. Open year round, 9:30am7pm daily. Full time/ Part time. Small friendly sta . 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.

Saturday front desk o ce person needed to answer phones and greet walk in customers

LPS Contracting is looking for an EXPERIENCED WELDER proficient in both steel and aluminum.

The job is located in Marathon, FL. Pay will be based on years of experience.

We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

Inquire with Mike at 920-241-1933.

at Big Pine Real Estate O ce. Call Frank 561283-9969 or DD 305289-6486

Place your EMPLOYMENT ad here. $25.00/week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844

HOBBIES/COLLECT.

PRIVATE COLLECTOR

WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches. Call 305-743-4578

HOUSING FOR RENT

ANNUAL RENTALKey Largo - 2BR/2BA Spacious Doublewide, 1400 sq ft modular on canal w/40’ dock, direct ocean access. Very nice community. $3,500/ month 786-258-3127

Available for 1 person. 2 1/2 rooms + 8' X 22' screened porch. All utilities incl. wi , satellite TV, washer/dryer. 2nd house from ocean. Ostreet parking. Private & quiet. MM 96 Key Largo. $1,950/month F/L/S 305-853-3779

Long-term rental on Lower Matecumbe. 2BR/1BA Tile oors, W/D, 2nd oor w/wrap around balcony on canal. Private beach access. $2,900/mo incl. internet & cable. Call Phil 305-898-2077

Conch HouseStudio for Rent in Marathon. $960/month furnished + utilities. Dockage available. No Pets. 305-610-8002

Large One Bedroom Suite, Conch House, carpet, tile, appliances, available for rent in Marathon. $2,000/ month furnished all included. Weekly payments possible. Dockage available. No Pets. 305-610-8002

2/1-Marathon, furn.,duplex, w/d, near Hospital, 30’ on canal. $2,500/month, 6 mon. minimum , (or) $4,500/ monthly. Pets nego. Call/Text 409-370-0025 RENTED IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK!!!

ANNUAL RENTAL Summerland Key 2 BR/2BA with a loft House with a beautiful Pool in a Private Airport Community. $4,200/ month. 973-224-0940.

Place your HOUSING FOR RENT ad here. $25.00/week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844

RV site at marina available in Marathon. Monthly rates. Free use of dingy & shing on dock. 305-610-8002

30' X 120' LOT FOR RENT in Marathon. Keys By The Sea, MM50. Cement pad, avail. MayNov $1000/mo plus utilities. 262-716-8987 RENTED IN THREE WEEKS!!!

Place your RV SITE FOR RENT ad here. $25.00/ week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844

VACATION RENTAL

Key West House For Rent - 28 day minimum. Recently renovated. 2 Units: 3BR/3BA or 2BR/2.5BA. 1 block to Schooner Wharf @ Historic Seaport. Starting $214/night. Sweet Caroline Seaport.com

YARD SALES

Place your YARD SALE ad here. $25.00/week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844

FULL-TIME POSITION BUILDING OFFICIAL

The City of Key Colony Beach is accepting applications for the position of Building Official. Applicants must possess a Florida State Certification as a Building Code Administrator through the Florida Department of Professional Regulation, the Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board or ability to receive certification within one (1) year. Knowledge of fire-rated construction and the Florida Fire Code is required. Thorough knowledge of the Florida Building Code is required.

Work experience must include word processing skills, organizational skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. A high level of community interest and familiarity of municipal government is desired. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and directing all building inspection functions of the Building Department. Performs a variety of routine and technical work in connection with enforcement of City Ordinances and Florida Statutes and Building Codes regulating construction.

A full job description is available at www.keycolonybeach.net/apply-for-a-job

Salary: $110,000 +/- Dependent on Qualifications/Experience

Full Health & Dental Insurance, 457 (b) Participation

Email resume to:

City Clerk Silvia Gransee at: cityclerk@keycolonybeach.net

Or call for additional information: 305-289-1212 ext. 117

The City of Key Colony Beach is an EEO employer, drug-free and nicotine-free workplace

NOW HIRING

LEAD MARINE MECHANIC

Experienced to inspect, service & repair marine engines, boat steering & hydraulic systems. Ability to work at sea.

ADMIN/OFFICE HELP

Part-time. Must be able to multi-task, stay calm under pressure and have great communication skills. Send resume to captpips@aol.com or come in the of ce to ll out application. 1480 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050

CAPTAIN PIP’S IS AN AWESOME PLACE TO WORK, WE TREAT OUR EMPLOYEES GREAT. COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

IS HIRING

FULL TIME PROJECT MANAGER ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE IN THE UPPER KEYS

Send resume to admin@cbtconstruction.com Or call 305-852-3002

EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANS AND HELPERS NEEDED

Experience is required. Must have a valid driver’s license. We offer 401K, medical insurance, paid holidays and paid vacation. Positions available in Key West and Marathon. 305-292-3369

$18/hour to start. Send resume to: turtlehospital@turtlehospital.org

WE ARE HIRING!

DIRECT CARE STAFF /DRIVER AT ADULT DAY TRAINING PROGRAM FT

KEY WEST OFFICE

This position is available at our Adult Day program. Providing 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. Florida driver’s license w/clean driving record, pre-employment training online and in person. Ability to pass a Level II background screening and references.

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT COACH

KEY WEST

Responsible for development, implementation and documentation of supported employment strategies, interaction with co-workers, vocational rehab and supervision and any miscellaneous training and/or counseling that is needed for clients to acquire and maintain employment. Computer skills: moderate to advanced. Florida driver’s license with clean driving record required. Pre-employment training online and in person required. Background screening and references required.

IN HOME SUPPORT FT

KEY WEST

We are seeking a full-time, split-shift, In-Home Support Coach/ Trainer to provide companionship and assist clients with training/support. HSD/GED & 1 yr. exp in a related field. 1 year of college can substitute for experience. Must be able to use a tablet for documentation purposes. The shift for this job is split shift 7-9 am then 3-9 pm. We can be flexible. English language, speaking and writing, proficiency is a must. Florida driver’s license w/good driving record, references and background screening required. This is a rewarding position for the right person.

CLIENT MEDICAL SERVICES ASSISTANT

Full-time to assist our clients with dental, medical and transportation appts. Act as liaison between clients, families and support staff. Requires some on-call responsibility. Min. requirement Florida certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Fluent in English required. Level 2 background screening and valid Florida driver’s license.

Come join our family! EOE

Apply at the MARC office, 1401 Seminary St., Key West. Or online at www.marchouse.org. For more information, please contact hr@marchouse.org Phone: 305-294-9526 *32

NOW HIRING IN ISLAMORADA

MARINA CASHIERS

Must have customer service experience working in a retail environment and using a point of sale system. Additional duties include restocking, completing purchase orders, daily ordering of basic items in the store, and maintaining a clean appearance in the store. This is an hourly position and compensation is based on experience. Work hours are flexible and we try to maintain a set weekly schedule.

DOCKHANDS

Duties include customer service, helping customers with bait and ice and helping cashiers with restocking. Morning & a ernoon hours available.

Please respond by email (Ma at islamarinama @gmail.com) with any relevant previous experience and at least two references.

NOW HIRING

Career-minded individual that can run a crew and take direction in a fast-paced varied environment. Must have current VALID FL Driver’s License. We are willing to train a person with long term goals and will help with education.

Full time position, on-call at times. Partially paid health insurance after 90 days. Benefits also offered. Pay will depend on the interview process. Send resume to: AM Electric, PO Box 510889, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 E-mail: am.companies@gmail.com Call 305-743-0399

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.

SUNSET GRILLE IS HIRING

Hosts

Waitstaff

Bartenders

Bar Backs

Bussers

Line Cooks

Dishwashers

Knight’s Key Blvd, Marathon

Moorings Village is seeking friendly, self motivated, team players for the position:

Full-time, Part-time Apply in person at Sunset Grille & Raw Bar,

salary and great benefits. Weekends are a must.

LIVE IN PARADISE AND SEE DOLPHINS PLAY EVERYDAY!

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER is a fun, environmentally friendly non-profit 501(c)(3) Corporation specializing in education, research, and rescue of marine mammals.

We have openings in multiple departments. Please scan the QR code to visit the careers page on our website.

DRC seeks to provide for the well-being of its employees by offering a competitive total package.

DRC currently offers a 401k retirement plan, medical benefits, HSA account, paid holidays, vacation, sick and an employee assistance program.

DRC also provides life and disability insurance at no cost to the employee.

COME JOIN THE FAMILY!

Email your resume and a DRC application to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER

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

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

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.

Peer Support Specialist Advocate (PT)

Behavioral Health Therapist (Adult)

Behavioral Health Counselor (Child) Case Manager (Adult, Forensic) Substance Abuse Counselor

MARATHON

Prevention Specialist (any location) Care Coordinator (PT)

Behavioral Health Therapist (Child)

RNs/LPNs - 3 shifts (PT/Per Diem)

Peer Support Specialist

*Support Worker – Assisted Living (PT)

*Behavioral Health Technicians 3 shifts (also Per Diem)

*No experience required for this position. Will train. A caring heart & helpful hands required.

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OPENINGS AVAILABLE

PHYSICIAN

- Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Marathon, FT

TAVERNIER MARINERS HOSPITAL

- Cook, Per Diem

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- Lead First Cook, $5,000 Bonus, FT

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- Multi-Modality Imag Tech, $20,000 Bonus, FT

- Nuclear Medicine Tech, Per Diem

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- Phlebotomist, Laboratory, Per Diem

- Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehab, Per Diem

- Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, $25,000 Bonus, FT

- Registered Nurse, ICU, $25,000 Bonus, FT

- Registered Nurse, Multispecialty Acute Care Center, $25,000 Bonus, FT

- Yoga Instructor, Mariners Wellness Center, Per Diem

MARATHON FISHERMEN’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

- ED Acute Care Tech, Emergency Department, FT

- Environmental Tech, $5,000 Bonus, FT

- Experience Advisor, Patient Experience, FL

- Multi-Modality Imaging Tech, Radiology, $20,000 Bonus, FT

- Medical Technologist, Laboratory, $15,000 Bonus, FT, PT and Per Diem

- Radiology Technologist, Radiology, $15,000 Bonus, FT

- Registered Nurse, Multispecialty Acute Care Center, Per Diem

- Registered Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem

- Security Of cer, Per Diem

AND LEARN MORE

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

Applicants must posses a current Florida Certification as a police officer. Applicants will undergo a thorough background investigation, including drug screening, medical, polygraph and a psychological exam.

$60,000.

& Dental

457 (b) Participation.