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May 8, 2025

SASSY STARS Prodigy Dance Center holds spring recital | P.25

MARRY YOUR EX? ‘The Siegel’ opens at MCT | P.20

900 NEW ROGOS Building rights just need DeSantis’ pen | P.4

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As temperatures rise in Florida, so does the desire to travel. According to AAA, 60% of Floridians are expected to take a trip away from the Sunshine State this summer. That’s up from 56% last year, highlighting a continued upward trend in travel intentions. June and July are peak months for travel among Floridians.

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Emily Collier, right, and Lucy Martin turn up the sass in ‘Shades’ during Prodigy Dance Center’s spring recital at Marathon High School. See page 25.

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p to 900 building rights could be on their way to the Florida Keys, pending the stroke of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ pen.

The units come courtesy of Senate Bill 180, which saw a flurry of amendments over the final week of Florida’s 2025 legislative session before eventual passage in near-unanimous votes of both the House and Senate on May 2.

The bill, which largely deals with emergency preparedness measures, will raise the hurricane evacuation clearance time for permanent residents of the Keys from the previous statutory mandate of 24 hours to a new threshold of 24.5 hours. The number of new allocations bestowed to Keys municipalities, it says, will be based on evacuation models run by the Florida Department of Commerce – no more than 900 total, distributed over a period of at least 10 years.

Keys jurisdictions will split the new units based on their respective numbers of vacant buildable lots, a central phrase in the prior year of debate over the future of development in the islands.

“All permits must be issued for vacant, buildable parcels, of which only one may be awarded for any individual parcel, and the distribution of which must prioritize allocations for owner-occupied residences, affordable housing and workforce housing,” the bill states.

Previous bills filed by state Rep. Jim Mooney (HB 995) and Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez (SB 1326), made varying requests for additional building rights in the Keys. Mooney’s original bill asked for up to a 24.5hour evacuation and 500 additional building rights over 10 years, and Rodriguez opted instead for a 26-hour evacuation and up to 3,550 more units over a minimum of 40 years. Both were later amended to settle on matching 825-unit requests with a 24.5hour evacuation. Mooney’s bill passed the House on April 23, while Rodriguez’s bill was eventually withdrawn on May 3.

Language increasing the Keys’ hurricane evacuation time from 24 to 26 hours also appeared in former versions of Senate Bill 1730, filed by MiamiDade’s District 38 Sen. Alexis Calatayud – but those amendments were removed from the final versions

passed by the House and Senate on May 1.

Speaking with the Weekly by phone, Mooney said lawmakers were hesitant to approve bills that would grant thousands of units with few guardrails to an Area of Critical State Concern via a 26-hour evacuation.

“The average person would go, ‘what’s two hours?’ But two hours has a lot of ramifications,” Mooney said. “After speaking with (SB 180 sponsor) Senator Nick DiCeglie, he agreed to take up our language, and it was pretty smooth after that.”

If signed, SB 180, by most accounts, would greatly aid Keys governments in staving off takings cases from property owners of buildable lots who could have been denied the ability to do so when the island chain exhausted its supply of building rights.

However, the new bill’s emphasis on providing one right per buildable lot leaves questions still to be answered for property owners whose lots could theoretically accommodate more than one building right, and for islands seeking to construct multiunit affordable housing complexes.

Debate during the past year among local leaders and residents over future development in the islands repeatedly returned to a discussion of evacuation safety, environmental concerns and a determination of the number of truly buildable vacant lots remaining in the Keys – the most likely starting point for takings cases, the cost of which could be paid by Keys taxpayers.

However, resolutions and requests to state lawmakers approved by Marathon and Monroe County in late 2024 supported extra units for affordable housing developments, along with a “borrow-forward” provision that could accelerate construction of these developments by allowing an award of building rights from future years.

Mooney called the bill “a victory for Monroe County.”

“The county and cities should be trying to acquire more money to acquire more land and bring this (takings cases) thing to a close, once and for all,” he said. “The reality is that 90 units a year over 120 miles is not urban sprawl.”

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Session saw battle between governor and Florida House

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here were loud differences over priorities between the Florida House and Gov. Ron DeSantis throughout the 60day legislative session in Tallahassee.

Added to the commotion at the state capital over the last few months were questions whether funds from a Medicaid overbilling settlement flowed from First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Foundation to a political group that battled against a ballot measure to legalize marijuana last election. An investigation by the House seemingly came to an end as two witnesses never showed up to testify.

Among all the chaos, legislators in the Florida House and Senate passed more than 200 bills which now head to the governor’s desk for either a signature, a veto or no action at all.

Legislation unanimously passed through both chambers establishing permanent protections for public lands. House Bill 209 was prompted after reports last year surfaced over possible commercial developments — everything from pickleball courts to golf courses — for state lands like Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Martin County. No state parks in the Florida Keys were ever considered for such development.

Legislation not only bans new commercial construction in state parks, but it also preserves native wildlife habitats and requires public hearings for any land use changes. The bills also mandate transparency in all park management planning.

Senate Bill 913 unanimously passed through both chambers to alleviate rising costs associated with owning a condominium after new “milestone inspection” laws went into effect in 2022 and 2023, after the tragic condo collapse in Surfside in 2021. For condos three stories and higher, those inspections needed to be complete by last December. As a result, some condo associations slapped large assessments on owners due to needed repairs and maintenance.

Legislation passing through the legislature this session not only pushes the deadline back for completing structural integrity inspections, but it

also allows associations to use lines of credit or loans to meet reserve obligations, so long as a majority of the owners approve. It also allows associations to invest their reserve funds without a vote among unit owners.

Not all bills passing through the legislature were unanimous, however.

Senate Bill 700, which, among other actions, prohibits the use of fluoride in public drinking water systems, passed via party lines in the House and Senate. Critics of the bill said the practice of adding fluoride to water systems has spanned decades.

“Not only is it safe, it’s a gamechanger for dental health,” said Rep. Anna Eskamani, a Democrat from Orlando.

Supporters of eliminating fluoride from public drinking water, including state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, say there’s neuropsychiatric risk associated with fluoride exposure.

There are currently at least 29 counties, including Monroe County, that actively fluoridate their water. Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority has added fluoride to its drinking water for decades. Water customers had the opportunity last December to share their thoughts regarding future use of fluoride in the supply. DeSantis signed the bill on May 6 in Miami-Dade County.

A bill passing through the Legislature on party lines to toughen the citizens amendment process in the Sunshine State was signed by the governor on May 2. House Bill 1205 adds tougher financial penalties, including a $50,000 fine, if a person who’s collecting or handling the individual petition either is not a U.S. citizen or has been convicted of a felony and hasn’t had their voting rights restored. If a person fills out more than one form, the sponsor is liable for a fine of $50 for each form, and if a form is filled out with a fictitious name, the sponsor will face a $5,000 fine.

The bill also revises the deadline by which petition forms must be delivered by the petition sponsor to a supervisor of elections from 30 days to 10 days. Legislation came after two citizen-led ballot initiatives went to voters in last year’s election.

The measures included legalizing the recreational use of marijuana and the right to abortion before fetal viability.

Neither secured enough voter support.

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COURT REPORTING Candidates for Prom Queen and King state their cases Photos by ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly

LEONARDO MENDEZ Favorite Marathon memory: Winning the first district championship in baseball at Marathon High School in 46 years.

Nominated because: I’m just a chill guy.

MASON THORNTON Favorite Marathon memory: Pitching against Ransom Everglades three times my senior year, and beating them every single time.

Nominated because: People felt bad that I lost Homecoming King, so that’s why I got nominated for prom.

TRAES NEATHERY Favorite Marathon memory: Grad Bash – traveling to Universal Studios in Orlando and staying in the park all night.

Nominated because: I’m as handsome as it gets.

ASTRO GONZALEZ Favorite Marathon memory: Being able to do my first-ever pull-up in the lunch room. The Navy was here, and nobody thought I could do it. I did one, and they all cheered for me.

Nominated because: I’ve always got a good outfit on.

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O ANGIE FIGARO Favorite Marathon memory: Riding the Hulk at Grad Bash and my friend Jamie fainted.

Nominated because: People think I’m funny.

ZYAN WIGGINS Favorite Marathon memory: Working on musical productions.

Nominated because: I put myself down as a joke. And now I have to commit.

n Saturday, May 10, juniors and seniors at Marathon High School will choose their Prom Queen and King during A Night Under the Stars.

Already selected by a survey of their peers, this year’s court is full of plenty of jokers, senior class sponsor Rob Driscoll told the Weekly, and that should make for some tight competition.

HALEY PRICE Favorite Marathon memory: Cheering under Friday Night Lights.

Nominated because: People say I talk a lot.

“It’s a shame we don’t give out a Prom Court Jester award, because THAT would be a close race,” he said.

Before the royalty got glammed up in their best blacktie attire, we paid a visit to Marathon High School to learn their favorite memories over the years at MHS, and why they think they earned the nod in 2025.

ELLA DUNN Favorite Marathon memory: The Sea Perch Project I was a part of in sixth grade with Mr. Driscoll.

Nominated because: I didn’t actually run for Prom Queen, but I’m so excited I was nominated because it’s one of my last hurrahs before I graduate.

SAMANTHA SCHOFIELD Favorite Marathon memory: All the Homecoming float-building, especially this year when we made a life-sized Woody from “Toy Story.”

Nominated because: My sister texted me and said “I’m making all my friends put you down.” I ended up on the court.

ADRIEN HOLDINGA Favorite Marathon memory: Running in the state meet during cross country my senior year.

Nominated because: People know I have a pink suit.

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WHY IS MOM THE GREATEST? Their kids know best

We all know our moms are the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time), and nobody knows that better than the kids they love and provide for. Ahead of Mother’s Day, the Keys Weekly paid a visit to Stanley Switlik Elementary School to chat with first- through fifth-graders. Our question was simple: Why is your mom the best mom?

ALEX RICKERT alex@keysweekly.com

My mom is the best because…

FIRST GRADE

KINDERGARTEN

AZALEA …she’s the best cooker.

CHRISTIAN …she goes to the movies with me, and we go to restaurants in Miami.

JAZMIN …sometimes we can go to the park and get ice cream.

LIAM …she loves me and does everything for me.

BRYCE …she’s so kind.

ADRIAN …she takes me to so many fun places.

TAYLOR …she loves me and she takes care of me.

TITUS …she’s helpful and kind to other people.

CORA …she takes me everywhere and we snuggle.

BRUNO …she makes pasta a lot.

MARIEL …she works so hard so we can get food.

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SECOND GRADE

RICHEY …she’s really good at bowling.

JUSTYN …she is really nice and she’s a woman who likes kids a lot.

FIFTH GRADE

ETHAN …she’s the best ever. She cares for me, she’s really loving and she’s just really fun in general.

MARIANNA …she takes care of me a lot and loves me a lot. We like to play Uno together.

ANDREA …she can buy me stuff I want and she teaches me how to do stuff like cooking, because when i grow up I really want to be a cook.

MARIELY …she always helps me figure things out and keep myself calm.

STELLA …she loves to go places with me, loves to travel with me and loves to bake cookies with me.

RIDER …she’s good at making chicken alfredo, she’s good at photography and likes to take me places.

THIRD GRADE DIEGO

CRISHEBBETH …she helps me with my studies, she’s nice and she makes me comfortable. …she loves me, likes to go shopping and go on vacation with me, and helps me with homework.

JORDANNA …because when I’m down, she always makes me feel better, and she’s really loving.

ANDREW MARIANNA …she makes the best food and when I’m sick, she makes sure I’m okay.

…she helps other people so much when they need it – even my dad. We like to go to Home Depot together.

OWEN …she’s always caring and loving. We like to go on the boat together.

FOURTH GRADE CARLI …she helps me with school – well, she helps me with everything – and she takes care of me.

ALLIE …she supports my cheerleading and makes sure I can cheer.

JAYTHAN …she cooks for me and helps me out with school work, doing the right thing and cooking.

LUKE …she plays sports with me and helps me get better.

DAVID …she buys a lot of things for me and does a lot of things for me – she cooks for me, drives me places and lets me do whatever I want in my neighborhood.

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CLASS XXXII GRADUATES SEBASTIAN STRONG, KEYS FISHERIES TEAM UP FROM LEADERSHIP TO FIGHT KIDS’ CANCERS MONROE COUNTY May 14 event to help fund treatments and research Nonprofit group hosts commencement festival & alumni reunion

Left: SebastianStrong paddlers take a break at Molasses Key just off the Seven Mile Bridge during their 2024 paddle. CONTRIBUTED. Right: The SebastianStrong gang and Keys Fisheries staff celebrate a successful Middle Keys rest stop during the 2023 trek. ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly

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The 32nd class to complete the eight-month Leadership Monroe County program celebrates its graduation at an alumni event in Marathon on May 3. Visit leadershipmonroecounty.org to apply for the next class, which begins in September. CONTRIBUTED

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eadership Monroe County celebrated the graduation of its Class XXXII with a “Nautical Fun in the Sun” community festival and alumni reunion on May 3 at Marathon Community Park.

The nonprofit community leadership program is designed for Florida Keys residents who are active in leadership roles within the private sector, government or community organizations. Through a series of sessions over eight months, participants examine the fundamental public and private sectors throughout the county. The program also gives participants the opportunity for awareness and discussion of issues affecting the Keys. These experiences provide connections and alliances across the county.

The monthly sessions are led by experts and leaders in the fields covered, including tourism, the Keys economy, environmental issues, education, the levels of government, the judiciary and law enforcement system, the historical and current military significance in the Keys, emergency management, health care, the arts, the nonprofit sector and media.

Established in 1992 to address the changing needs and concerns of the county, develop a group of well-educated leaders, help guide the community in a positive direction and foster nonpartisan, county-wide alliances, the program is governed by an alumni member board.

Each graduating class designs a group project to benefit the Keys community. Class XXXII raised $17,000 for Womankind women’s health organization through a raffle.

The application period for Class XXXIII will open in July. More information is available from Michael Shields at 305-394-3804 or at leadershipmonroecounty.org.

Class XXXII graduates: Erin Allison, Annie Briening, Jason Castillo, Kelly Dugan, Alex Flores, Christina Gardner, Matthew Hutchinson , Greg Lewis, Chris Massicotte, Brad Milsap, Jenna Moeller, Nick Parr, Michelle Pope, Afton Ridge, Heather Roberts, Suzi Rubio, Robert Salter, Cory Schwisow and Eric Silvoy.

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he upstairs bar at Keys Fisheries will be a welcome respite next week for mission-driven paddlers pulling their weight to help eradicate the world’s most hated disease.

A select group of kayakers will pause in the Middle Keys as they complete a daunting 110-mile paddle down the length of the Keys island chain in support of the SebastianStrong Foundation. Created in 2017, the foundation takes its name from Sebastian Nicolas Ortiz, a 15-year-old who was diagnosed with a rare soft-tissue cancer and passed away after a 14-month battle including four surgeries, 32 rounds of chemo and 23 rounds of radiation.

Under the guidance of Sebastian’s father Oscar, the foundation raises and awards funding to support cuttingedge treatments and research for rare pediatric cancers that may struggle to receive funding and attention from mainstream sources.

It’s a mission, the elder Ortiz told the Weekly, that has become all the more relevant in the face of severe cuts to government-funded research, which has led to prestigious investigators turning to smaller organizations for help.

“These indiscriminate cuts to National Institutes of Health funding are going to cost people lives,” Ortiz said. “Grants that have normally been renewed without question are all of a sudden up in the air.

“Applications (for funding) we had this year were from people who normally wouldn’t apply to us. These are Howard Hughes investigators – people who would have never had to ask us for funding.”

Beginning Monday, May 12, Ortiz and his crew will undertake the multiday paddle from Key Largo to Key West – and on Wednesday night, Keys Fisheries will donate 15% of all sales from 6 to 8:30 p.m. to fund childhood cancer research and support families facing a cancer diagnosis.

The cause is personal for the restaurant and fish market, which lost beloved bartender Shannon Gosselin to her own battle with cancer in 2021. The staff, with the help of SebastianStrong, are currently rallying behind Switlik Elementary School student David Hernandez, the son of Keys Fisheries’ own Alex Hernandez, who was diagnosed in late 2024 with osteosarcoma at just 8 years old.

“We’ve been partnering with Keys Fisheries for years,” Ortiz said. “Obviously, these unfortunate circumstances hit home. We’re going to bring 12 or 13 families (dealing with a cancer diagnosis) down to kayak the last mile with us in Key West and give them as normal of a weekend as we can.”

Raffle tickets will be available to win an “Ultimate Sun and Sand Adventure Pack” with all manner of beach and boat equipment, plus a good amount of booze, and tickets are available online by scanning the QR code for those who can’t make the evening in person.

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NEAR-FATAL SHOOTING STARTED OVER MAC & CHEESE Firearm escalates late-night fistfight, leads to 2 gunshot victims MANDY MILES mandy@keysweekly.com

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wo Key West men were shot by another Key West man in the pre-dawn hours of May 4 when a fight that started over macaroni and cheese at a Greene Street food stand escalated into gunfire.

Key West Police received a call about a fight in the 500 block of Greene Street just before 4 a.m. on May 4. While the caller was speaking with dispatchers, gunshots were heard.

Police responded and found two gunshot victims — DeAngelo Rivas, 25, and Charles Wing, 33.

Wing had been shot in the ankle and was treated and released from Lower Keys Medical Center. Rivas, though, had been shot twice in the abdomen, once in the leg and once in the face, according to the shooter’s arrest report, which the Keys Weekly requested and received from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

Rivas was airlifted to a Miami trauma center, where he underwent at least one surgery and was still in critical condition as of May 6.

The shooter was identified as Alijah Helmar, 25, of James Street in Key West.

Detectives met with witnesses, interviewed Helmar and reviewed security footage from nearby bars and businesses to determine what happened to prompt the shooting.

Interviews with Helmar and a witness revealed that a fistfight started over macaroni and cheese from a food cart.

The stories told by Helmar and a witness differ as to how the fight began. Helmar claims the food cart was out of macaroni and cheese, but another customer who was there offered him his. Helmar told police that when he accepted the offered macaroni and cheese, a third man approached and took it from Helmar. Words were exchanged and a fight began.

Helmar told police he was “jumped” by the other men, who began punching him. Fearing for his life, Helmar pulled his gun, for which he said he has a concealed carry permit.

Helmar said he began shooting the man who was punching him, DeAngelo Rivas. He told police he kept

shooting until the punching stopped, the arrest report states.

But the witness’ description of how the fight started differs greatly from Helmar’s account, and the security footage seems to match the witness’ statements, detectives wrote in their arrest report.

The witness, a 25-year-old Key West man, showed up at the police station around 10:20 a.m. on Sunday, May 4, about six hours after the shooting and said he was a witness and wanted to make a statement.

The witness told police that he and a friend had ordered and were eating macaroni and cheese and tacos from the cart on Greene Street, when Helmar walked up and said to them, “Let me get that,” meaning their food.

The witness and his friend refused to hand over the food, but Helmar reportedly took the mac and cheese and ate it, saying, “I should smack you right now,” adding a racial expletive.

Helmar told police he was familiar with the people involved in the fight, but did not know their full names.

As the verbal dispute began to escalate into a physical confrontation, Helmar reportedly said, “Be careful, I got my gun with me,” and raised his shirt to reveal a handgun, the report states.

A fight erupted, was broken up, then erupted again, ending with Helmar shooting the two men.

Detectives wrote in their report that video footage from multiple sources appears to align with the witness’ statements about Helmar allegedly starting the argument over food, flashing his gun, being punched by multiple people for about 25 secords, then re-escalating the fight after it had been broken up the first time and ultimately firing his weapon, hitting Rivas four times.

Helmar was arrested and jailed.

He faces a felony charge of attempted murder, two felony charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor charges of battery, discharge of a firearm in public and disorderly conduct.

The investigation is ongoing and Key West police have not released any reports or names of the victims or witnesses. The information here is from the arrest report filed with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, and is public record.

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Our neighbor of the week is Cheyenne Guinan, who is a dive instructor with Tilden’s Scuba Center in Marathon. She loves working on the water and the lifestyle that comes with it.

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How long have you been in the Keys and what brought you here? I’ve been in the Keys for three years now.

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What do you do for fun in the Keys and why do you love living here?

A vast majority of my time is spent on or near the water. I enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, paddle boarding, boating and working on my tan at the beach. When the weather is less than ideal, I love to play pickleball and take full advantage of happy hour with friends.

If you were a boat, what part would you be and why? Quite frankly, I’d probably be the macerator pump.

It’s not the most glamorous part, but it’s definitely essential. Maybe it’s because I’m a good listener, but I often find myself dealing with everyone’s, well, crap.

Describe the best underwater adventure you’ve ever had. I’d have to say my best underwater adventure was in the Bahamas and hammerhead sharks were everywhere. It was the most surreal experience, seeing these big sharks move so effortlessly and so gracefully.

If your life was a movie what would the title be and who would play you? My life in movie form would probably be called “Coastal Cowgirl,” blending country grit with coastal freedom. It would star Sydney Sweeney of course, because she’s not only bubbly and funny but seems to be unapologetically herself.

If you were to create a holiday, what would it be and how would people celebrate it? I would create a day where people are encouraged to learn something new about a hobby, career or passion that they may find interesting, but have never really had the opportunity or means to ask or learn about it. It would be called the Day of Curiosity.

What is the most embarrassing song on your playlist and when would you proudly play it? My music taste changes daily and covers all kinds of genres, but if I had to pick it would be “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor.

What’s one thing people don’t know about you? Growing up in a small country town in Pennsylvania, I was raised hunting and fishing from a young age – which is something I still do today, but in a different way. These days, instead of hunting deer, duck or turkey, I’ve traded it for spearfishing and lobstering.

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There’s a show opening this weekend at Marathon Community Theatre. Normally, the Weekly editor Alex would write all about the show, how fun it is, tease the plot a little … you all know, you’ve read plenty of them.

The issue here is: he’s in the show. And the ALEX other person he usually asks to write stories like RICKERT these (Abby, I think her name is)? Yeah, she’s in it too. So, he asked me to take a stab at this. made the natural Who am I? My name’s Ethan Siegel, and not career transition from dolphin to brag or anything, but the show is basically trainer to newspaabout how romantic I am. You see, I’m about per editor after six to propose to my girlfriend, Alice, who I dated years at Dolphin for four years. Her parents, Ron and Deborah, Research Cenmight be a little surprised to see me show up at ter. His passions include running, their house to ask their permission, but I think I watersports, and can pull it off anyway. civil disagreements Now, Ron and Deborah have a tendency with sharks while to be party poopers when I get excited about spearfishing. things. They might say irrelevant stuff like “Ethan, you’re not dating Alice anymore,” “you guys broke up two years ago,” or “you realize she’s dating another dude, right? Are you on drugs?”

Our “tri-directors” Dale Coburn, Linda Diaz and Brian Witte might describe me with words like “mental patient,” “seriously off the rails” – you know, all the best compliments.

I want you to ignore all that. Like I said before: I’m pretty sure my plan will work anyway. After all, what else am I supposed to do when I think Alice might be the one person out there who I’m supposed to be with? You still following me? Good.

Because here’s the thing: That new guy she’s dating, Nelson?

They met hooking up behind my back anyway, so blurred lines are nothing new here. And the guy might be a buttoned-up investment banker by day, but watch how he turns into a basket case when he comes home to find Mr.-Steal-Your-Girl-(back) standing in his living room.

And Ron and Deborah can argue all they want about whether what I’m doing is romantic or creepy, but they’ve got their own issues to work out, like why their daughter texts dad more than mom, and some other stuff that’s not my place to say. Plus, I’m pretty sure Ron likes me more than Nelson anyway.

“The Siegel” runs at 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May 8 to May 24 with a 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday, May 18.

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EXPIRED BUILDING PERMITS Contractors & Owner/Builders: HOW TO CLOSE EXPIRED PERMITS We are addressing the issue of expired permits in our permitting system. Please verify if you have expired permits under your account. Per the City Code of Ordinances, the City of Marathon has the authority to halt the issuance of building permits per 109.03.E, which states the City may use any of the following as enforcement powers: (E) Withhold Permits and Approvals: The City may deny or withhold all permits, certificates, or other forms of authorization on any land, or structure, or improvements thereon: • Upon which there is an uncorrected violation of a provision of the LDR’s or of a condition or qualification of a development order, permit, certificate, approval or other authorization previously granted by the City.

• That is owned or being developed by a person who owns, developed or otherwise caused an uncorrected violation of a provision of the LDRs or of a condition or qualification of a permit, certificate, approval or other authorization previously granted by the City.

The City of Marathon is requiring all contractors and owner/builders to address the expired permits pursuant to Section 6-58 by: • Apply to reinstate the expired permits with the reinstatement fee.

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If work was completed, pursuant to Section 6-56 you must: • Provide proper documentation of completed approved inspections.

• Or provide an engineer’s letter to close out the permit. The City will have to approve the authorization of an engineer’s letter as a means of closing out the permit (IT IS NOT AT THE CONTRACTORS’ OR OWNER/BUILDERS DISCRETION).

Please address any expired permits expeditiously as starting 06-01-2025 no new permits will be issued to anyone who has an expired permit in our permitting system or to any property that has an expired permit. If you have any questions or concerns about how to correct the issue of an expired permit, please feel free to contact the City of Marathon Building Department by phone or by email.

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resh off their winter ‘Story Book Christmas’ recital, little ones with Prodigy Dance Center filled the seats at the Marathon High School Performing Arts Center on May 3 for ‘Baby, I’m A Star!,’ bringing four months of hard work in the studio to fruition. From little ballerinas to lyrical numbers and highkicking Can-Cans, the center’s students provided an afternoon of entertainment featuring 20 numbers.

“We’re so proud of all of our dancers and all the hard work they put in,” Prodigy co-owners Maria Banks and Lisa Scobba told the Weekly. “We’re grateful for our amazing families and community.”

1. Dancers take their final bows at the Marathon High School Performing Arts Center.

2. Olivia Banks dances in ‘My Boyfriend’s Back.’

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3. Cailin Harrell performs in ‘Unstoppable.’

4. Jayliana Bibb, left, and Azania Radebe get in some leg stretches before the show.

5. Sophia Young, left, and Angel Loeung perform in ‘Catch a Falling Star.’

6. Dancers open the show with ‘I Love Rock ’n’ Roll.’

7. Lily Martin, left, Amelia Nealis, Addison Tufts, Jubilee Wiebe, Olivia Banks and Gabriella Wiebe perform the Can Can. 8. Emma Platt Bryan, left, and Vivi Kotch are little ‘Fairy Stars.’

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ROLLOVER CRASH IN THE UPPER KEYS CLAIMS THE LIFE OF A TEENAGER

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According to a report by the Florida Highway Patrol, an SUV with three teenagers was traveling north on U.S. 1 at MM 91 around 7:30 p.m. The driver, an 18-year-old male from Islamorada, entered the left turn lane to the median to enter the parking lot of the Tavernier Towne Shopping plaza when the vehicle’s tire hit a median curb. The vehicle rolled onto the passenger side, sliding across the southbound lanes of U.S. 1.

The SUV came to rest on its passenger side facing south in the entrance of the parking lot near the southbound shoulder of U.S. 1.

FHP said the rollover took the life

of the passenger, a 15-year-old male from Tavernier. Another passenger, a 19-year-old male from Key Largo, suffered minor injuries. The driver of the SUV was also treated for minor injuries.

The outside lane of U.S. 1 was closed for roughly three hours for an investigation into the collision.

FHP said the 15-year-old was not wearing a seatbelt. FHP does not release the names of those involved in crashes in their reports.

Islamorada Mayor Sharon Mahoney kicked off a May 6 village council meeting by offering a moment of silence for the teenager, Merrick Dunn. At the scene of the crash, bouquets of flowers were laid by those who knew him.

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LITERARY LOVE FOR MOM

THREE ENGAGING READS EXPLORING COMMUNAL LIVING, POWERFUL WOMEN AND A SINGLE-MOM MYSTERY

The Many Mothers of Ivy Puddingstone

By Randy Susan Meyers In 1964, Annabel Cooper is a young woman who travels to Mississippi to register African-American voters during Freedom Summer, a key initiative of the civil rights movement. This life-changing experience opens her eyes to a world where people are punished based on the color of their skin.

Afterward, Annabel and her partner Guthrie move to Boston while he attends Harvard.

They live in a communal house called Puddingstone, shared by 10 adults and a growing number of children. These roommates are all activists, some fighting for equality in the workplace while others rally for better welfare benefits. They are intelligent, passionate and want to change the world.

As the children get older, the adults decide city life is not healthy – they want their offspring to explore nature and creativity. One member buys an old farmhouse in Vermont, developing an idyllic homestead with the mothers rotating visits and the adults back in Boston continuKAREN ing their fight for justice.

NEWFIELD Narrated by Annabel First and foremost and her daughter Ivy, a reader, she has this novel chronicles reviewed hundecades of their evolving dreds of books on relationship shaped by her blog www. readingandeating. unique circumstances. It is rich with drama, hiscom. And, more tory, friendship and the recently, this new deep-seated yearning for Keys resident has also begun writing. mothering that all living beings need.

Like Mother, Like Mother

By Susan Rieger Lila Pereira grew up without a mother.

At 2 years old, she and her siblings were abandoned to the care of their abusive, heartless father and his cold, complicated mother. The story they were told is that their mother Zelda was crazy and admitted to a mental hospital, where she later died. For Lila, her brother and sister, their childhood was a nightmare. Somehow, Lila makes her way to college, where her strength and beauty capture the heart of Joe. He is handsome, kind and smart. After they marry, Joe remains committed to raising their daughters as Lila’s career skyrockets. The girls excel and Lila, rarely at home, becomes an impressive editor at The Globe. Grace, their youngest, is a talented writer and, as journalism becomes her life’s goal, she continues to search for answers to her mother’s secret past. “Like Mother Like Mother” is a gripping generational story of mothers, families and friends. The fast-paced writing, coupled with references to books and authors, kept me hooked from start to finish. As decades pass, the women’s deep need to understand their mothers echoes through time, drawing you in so completely that there’s no escape.

All the Other Mothers Hate Me

By Sarah Harman Addicted to reality TV and delivering party balloons for a living, Florence Grimes never expected to be a single mom. In her early days she was lead singer in a hit girl band, experiencing moderate fame and invites to the hottest clubs. A decade later, she shuttles her 10-year-old son Dylan to his fancy private school where none of the other moms like her very much. One day Dylan’s class is going on a field trip. When the bus returns, a boy named Alfie, the class bully and most wealthy child in the school, is missing. Some impeccably-manicured fingers quickly point to Dylan, who has a troubled history involving a turtle and was Alfie’s designated partner on the trip. Florence has a hard time getting answers from Dylan, who is painfully introverted. At risk of losing her son, Florence decides to take matters into her own hands. If she can decipher what happened to Alfie, she can clear Dylan’s name. With laugh-out-loud snarky humor that transforms into a twisted mystery, this quirky mom spirals through the streets of London, tumbling into a whirlwind of trouble.

#WORTHWATCHING “Nonnas” - A Vince Vaughn comedy based on an actual restaurant in Staten Island, New York, where the chefs are local grandmothers who cook their families’ famous dishes.

It’s hard to get a reservation these days (I tried!) but you can check it out on Netflix on May 9.

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City of Marathon City Council Agenda 9805 Overseas Hwy., Marathon

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 5:30 P.M. (*Denotes Item Is Passed By Consent Upon Approval of Agenda) Public Comments taken on all times and at 6:30 p.m. time certain for items not on the agenda or as soon as possible thereafter of after the last agenda item; whichever comes first.

City Council Items *A. Approval of Minutes B.Sherriff Rick Ramsay – Presentation of a Check for Unused Funds *C. 45th Annual 7-Mile Bridge Run (April 11, 2026) Approval *D. Florida Keys Celtic Festival (January 10th & 11th, 2026) Permission To Sell Beer, Wine And Alcohol, Along With A Waiver Of Fees For Use Of Community Park

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City Manager Report * A. MCSO Marathon Substation Report * B. Grants Update * C. Building Report * D. Park and Recreation Report * E. Marathon Fire Rescue Report * F. Marina Report * G. Code Report * H. Wastewater Utilities Report * I. Public Works Report J. SS4A (Safe Streets for All) K. Discussion of Future Permitting Issues Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings A. Resolution 2025-37, Consideration Of A Request

By Marathon LLC For An Amendment To A Conditional Use Permit, Pursuant To Chapter 102, Article 13 Of The City Of Marathon Land Development Regulations (“The Code”) Entitled “Conditional Use Permits”, Authorizing The Development Of A Climate Controlled Storage Facility and Twenty-four (24) Single Family Residential Units Consisting Of Five (5) Parcels Located At 765 107th Street Ocean; Which Is Legally Described As Township 66 Range 33 Key Vaccas Part Government Lot 1 and Part Government Lot 2 Part Parcel 3 And Adjacent Bay Bottom South Of And Adjacent Part Government Lot 1 and Lots 1, 2, 3, & 4 Of Seaglass Flats A Plat Of Lands Located In A Part Of Government Lot 1 Section 6 Township 66S Range 33E On Key Vaca City Of Marathon As Recorded In Plat Book and Page 7-97, Monroe County, Florida, Having Real Estate Numbers 00104260-000000, 00104251-000100, 00104251-000200, 00104251-000300 and 00104251-000400. Nearest Mile Marker 53.

B. Resolution 2025-38, Consideration Of A Request For An Annulment Of A Plat, For Marathon LLC, Pursuant To Chapter 102, Article 10 Of The City Of Marathon Land Development Regulations (“The Code”) Entitled “Subdivision Of Land/Plats And Replats” For The Abandonment Of Seaglass Flats Subdivision; A Plat Of Lands Located In A Part Of Government Lot 1 Section 6 Township 66S Range 33E On Key Vaca City Of Marathon As Recorded In Plat Book and Page 7-97, Monroe County, Florida, Having Real Estate Numbers 00104251-000100, 00104251-000200, 00104251-000300 and 00104251-000400. Nearest Mile Marker 53.

Ordinance for Second Public Hearing and Enactment A. Ordinance 2025-02, Amending Chapter 18, Article 3 (“Abatement Of Criminal Nuisances”) By Deleting Sections 18-186, 18-187, 18-888, 18-189, And 18-190; Providing For The Repeal Of All Ordinances Or Parts Thereof Found To Be In Conflict; Providing For Severability; Providing For Inclusion In The Code Of Ordinances And Providing For An Effective Date.

Ordinances for First Public Hearing A. Ordinance 2025-03, Amending Chapter 15 Fire Prevention Article 1 In General, Amending Section 15-6 Entitled Chickees And Tikis, Amending Section 15-7 Entitled Penalty, Amending Sections 15-8 Through 15-26 Entitled Reserved; Of The City Of Marathon Code Of Ordinances; Amending Chapter 110 Definitions Article 3 Entitled Defined Terms; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Repeal Of Conflicting Provisions; Providing For The Transmittal Of This Ordinance To The Department Of Commerce After Final Adoption By The City Council; And Providing For An Effective Date.

B. Ordinance 2025-04, Amending Chapter 104, Article 1, Section 104.51.1 “Single-Family Dwellings (7 Bedrooms Or More)” As Defined Therein; Amending Chapter 110 Article 3 Entitled Defined Terms; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Repeal Of Conflicting Provisions; Providing For The Transmittal Of This Ordinance To The Department Of Commerce After Final Adoption By The City Council; And Providing For An Effective Date.

Resolutions For Adoption *A. Resolution 2025-39, Approval Of The Turf And Landscape Maintenance Agreement With FDOT For The Maintenance Of The US 1 Corridor Within The City Of Marathon; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Agreement; And Providing For An Effective Date. *B. Resolution 2025-40, Awarding Project Specific Agreement for Area 5 WWTP MBR Tank Expansion to Weiler Engineering Corporation.; Approving A Not To Exceed Amount Of $171,330.00; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Contract And Expend Appropriated Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date. This Work May Qualify For Reimbursement Through A Grant. *C. Resolution 2025-41, Awarding Project Specific Agreement for Area 3 WWTP Vacuum Tank Replacement to Weiler Engineering Corporation.; Approving A Not To Exceed Amount Of $123,757.50; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Contract And Expend Budgeted Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date. This Work May Qualify For Reimbursement Through A Grant. *D. Resolution 2025-42 Authorizing and Approving A Contract For The Construction Of Phase 1 Force Main For The Deep Injection Well Project to DBE Utility Services In An Amount Not To Exceed $5,321,846.32; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Contract And Appropriate Budgeted Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date. *E. Resolution 2025-43, Approving a Grant Agreement between the City of Marathon and the Florida Department of Transportation in the amount of $250,000.00 For Creation of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan; Appropriating Funds; And Providing For An Effective Date *F. Resolution 2025-44 Approval Of A Second Amendment To The Existing Contract For Emergency Debris Removal Monitoring Services With Tetra Tech, Inc.; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Agreement; And Providing For An Effective Date *G. Resolution 2025-45 Approving A Work Directive Change With Charley Toppino and Sons For The Marathon Sombrero Blvd Drainage Improvements Project In The Amount Of $46,074.33; Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Work Directive Change And To Expend Appropriated Funds; And Providing An Effective Date.

H. Resolution 2025-46, Approving A Contract With Safe Boat In An Amount Of $476,557.07; Authorizing The Expenditure Of An Additional Amount Of Up To $125,000 Above The Original Budgeted Amount Of $375,000; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Agreement, And Expend Budgeted Funds; And Providing For An Effective Date I. Resolution 2025-47, Approving a Design Build Contract with Platform Group, LLC via a Piggy-Back Contract with the City of Ocala for the Construction of A New Skate Park and Associated Improvements in the Amount Not To Exceed $1,265,800.00; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract And Expend and Appropriate Funds; And Providing For An Effective Date J. Resolution 2025-48, Authorizing The Issuance Of A Revolving Line Of Credit Note, Series 2025 In The Principal Amount Of Not To Be Outstanding In Excess Of $10,000,000 To Finance The Project; Authorizing And Delegating To The Mayor The Sale Of The Note To The Lender Pursuant To The Terms And Conditions Of A Revolving Credit Agreement With The Lender; Approving The Execution And Delivery Of Said Revolving Credit Agreement; Providing Certain Other Matters In Connection With The Issuance Of The Note; And Providing An Effective Date. *K. Resolution 2025-49 Authorizing A Purchase Pursuant To The City’s Purchasing Policies And Procedures And Approving The Purchase of SCADA computer/software On-Going Maintenance, In An Amount Not To Exceed $35,000.00; Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into Agreements In Connection Therewith, Appropriating And Expending Budgeted Funds; And Providing For An Effective Date

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at such hearing or meeting, one will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA Assistance: Anyone needing special assistance at the City Council hearing due to disability should contact the City of Marathon City Attorney at (305) 289-4130 at least five days prior thereto. Please contact the City Clerk at clavierd@ci.marathon.fl.us if you would like to receive any of the items on the agenda by email.

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Keys Weekly is thrilled each week to showcase some “furever” friends that are ready, waiting and available for their perfect adoption “match” at the Florida Keys SPCA’s Marathon campus – complete with their best qualities, preferences and turnoffs to ensure the best fit.

From cats and dogs to guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, reptiles and birds, the perfect addition to your family is waiting for you at one of the SPCA’s two campuses, in Key West and Marathon. The SPCA’s knowledgeable staff will help with advice and care tips while working to ensure a good fit between each pet and its people.

See all the animals waiting for a home at fkspca.org. To contact the Marathon campus, call 305-743-4800 or visit 10550 Aviation Blvd.

EDWARD 1-year-old male rabbit.

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‘NOT A DROP TO DRINK?’ NOT ANYMORE

TO THE CHOPPER FKEC says helicopter inspections underway on transmission line

Gov. DeSantis & Aqueduct Authority dedicate new water desalination plan

F

lorida Keys Electric Cooperative is conducting annual helicopterbased inspections and maintenance along U.S. 1.

The work, which began May 5, is estimated to last two weeks, depending on the weather. The aerial survey will take place from about 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with the daily location (between Marathon and Ocean Reef) determined by wind and traffic conditions.

Business owners and residents along U.S. 1 from the Monroe County Line to Marathon are asked to secure any loose, unattached items such as furniture, plants or other goods displayed near or below the main transmission lines.

FKEC asks the public to drive safely while this inspection is in progress, and keep focus on the road and not the helicopter flying overhead.

The annual aerial inspection increases the reliability of local electric service and ultimately prevents power outages through regular system maintenance. With more than 1,600 transmission poles to survey, including 11 miles over water and many landbased poles in hard-to-reach places, FKEC is using a helicopter contractor to execute the project efficiently and accurately. While FKEC does use drone technology to survey power equipment, highly trained linepersons working from the helicopter currently remain the most effective way to complete a project of this scale.

More information is at 305-8522431 or at fkec.com.

— Contributed

S

taff from your Monroe County Public Library recommend some of their favorites from the collec-

tion.

What: “It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” (1963) Why: The phrase “They don’t make them like they used to” gets tossed around so frequently, it’s practically lost its meaning.

But this film is an example of when that phrase is absolutely true. A who’s who of virtually every comedian still alive at that point, this farce has a lavish scope and budget that’s usually only afforded to historical epics and musicals. There’s a style of humor here for everyone, whether it be Buddy Hackett’s squawking, Milton Berle’s neurosis, Phil Silvers’ wryness, or Jonathan Winters’ cluelessness. It’s a loud and absurd treasure hunt with some of the best stunts that have ever graced the silver screen.

Where: This film is available on Kanopy, the library’s streaming app.

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: Kelvin Cedeño, library assistant, Islamorada library branch.

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

MANDY MILES mandy@keysweekly.com

T

he Lower Keys is a little less reliant these days on the pastits-prime pipeline that brings drinking water from the mainland to the island chain. Occasional cracks in that crumbling pipeline drop the water pressure inside the pipe, leading to water shutoffs or precautionary boil-water advisories. That pipeline is currently being replaced in a massive construction project that will continue for years. But as of May 5, the Lower Keys can produce 4 million gallons a day of drinking water.

The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority on May 5 dedicated the newly rebuilt Kermit H. Lewin Reverse Osmosis Facility on Stock island, which removes the salt from seawater through reverse osmosis to produce safe drinking water. Gov. Ron DeSantis stopped by the Stock Island ribbon-cutting to tout the $48 million facility, which was constructed with $30 million in state funds and $18 million in local funding from the FKAA. “After Hurricane Irma, in 2017, damaged the former desalination plant, it proved that the Keys needed a reliable backup drinking water supply,” DeSantis told the crowd that had gathered for the ribbon-cutting at the plant.

Since the start of the COVID pandemic, the Keys’ demand for drinking water has increased and surpassed the amount the island chain is allocated from the mainland aquifer that comes through the pipeline, David Hackworth, FKAA director of engineering

Top: The Lewin family from left, Kurt Lewin, son Patrick, his fiancee Jamie Pescatore and son Ryan, celebrate the reopening of the water facility named for former mayor and FKAA board member Kermit Lewin, who was Kurt’s father.

Above: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the May 5 dedication of the new desalination plant on Stock Island. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly

told the Keys Weekly. “While we had initially planned to only use the new facility in emergencies, now we’re going to operate it continuously at 25%.”

Hackworth credited FKAA executive director Greg Veliz with changing the philosophy of the local water utility, which for decades was opposed to spending the money on reverse osmosis.

“Then, in Hurricane Irma, when the Keys lost water, it was proof that we needed this.”

The aqueduct authority is building a similar facility on Crawl Key near Marathon. The capacity will be the same 4 million gallons per day, with construction expected to be finished in 2028.

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Lemurs at Home

photos by Drew Fellman, © IMAX® film “Island of Lemurs: Madagascar”

Founded by Betty Debnam

Mini Fact: Ring-tailed lemurs stay together for extra protection during the day.

A

bout 60 million years ago, our distant cousins, the lemurs (LEE-mers), were castaways on Madagascar, an island off the coast of Africa. For millions of years, this island was a wonderful home for the lemurs — until humans arrived.

Today, lemurs are endangered, and many species are extinct. Experts say they are one of the most endangered mammals in the world.

Wild lemurs are found nowhere on Earth except Madagascar.

This week, The Mini Page learns more about these cute animals.

DISTANT RELATIVES Lemurs were one of the first primates (PRYmates), the family that includes humans, monkeys and apes. Primates have digits, or fingers and toes, that can grasp things. Most have fingernails instead of claws.

Primates have big brains for their body size.

The lemur brain is smaller than those of later, similar-sized primates such as monkeys.

LEMUR PARADISE Scientists believe lemurs originated in Africa about 65 million years ago. Some time later, a storm swept a group of small mammals, these early lemurs, out to sea. They floated from Africa on a natural raft

of plants until they reached an island about the size of Texas.

This island, Madagascar, was so isolated from other land that there were no other mammals or birds present. There were few predators, or enemies, of the lemurs. Snakes and crocodiles lived on the island, but no other predators arrived for about 40 million years.

Lemurs spread throughout the island. They developed into hundreds of different species, ranging from some as big as a gorilla to others as tiny as a mouse.

THE ARRIVAL OF HUMANS When people first landed on Madagascar about 2,000 years ago, they began burning the lemurs’ forest home. Now, more than 90% of the forests there have been destroyed. All the large species of lemurs are extinct. More than 75% of the remaining lemurs are endangered.

Most of the people in Madagascar are poor. They Most lemurs are arbomay kill lemurs for food. real (ar-BORE-ee-uhl), Sometimes they are scared or animals that live in of the strange-looking anitrees. Species such as mals. Lemurs have wide-eyed the ring-tailed lemur stares, and some kinds move travel easily through around at night, so many the forest. The ringnative people believed they tailed lemur also is at were spirits. “Lemur” means home on the ground, which is not true for “ghost” in Latin.

LEMUR LIFE Female lemurs are dominant, or the most powerful animals in a group. Usually in primate groups, males are dominant.

Different types of lemurs get together, or Lemurs such as this sifaka socialize, in different ways. Many groups stay eat fruit and other plant matter. Small lemurs also together for years. Noceat insects, and some eat turnal lemurs, or those frogs too. that are active at night, often seek food alone but nest together during the day. Many females, and sometimes a male, may share a nest.

In a group of black-and-white ruffed lemurs, all the females have their babies at the same time. They reproduce only when there is enough food to support lots of babies. They may go years without having any at all. When there is enough food, they may each have two to five babies in a litter.

Lemurs keep track of other lemurs by calls and smells. They have different calls for greeting and alarms. Lemurs may rush to help lemurs of a different species or even to help birds that aren’t lemur enemies.

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THE SCOREBOARD

MAY 8

Team

Sport

Opponent

Date

Marathon

Baseball

Fort Meade

4/28

L, 4-1

Key West

Baseball

American Heritage

4/28

L, 6-1

Marathon

Baseball

Fort Meade

4/29

L, 15-1

Key West

Baseball

American Heritage

4/29

L, 9-5

Key West

Softball

Lourdes Academy

4/29

W, 12-3

Marathon

Softball

Moore Haven

4/29

L, 15-0

Key West

Softball

American

5/1

W, 11-1

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK THIS WEEK

Josh

JOHNSON

Sophomore, Key West Track & Field Thrower

MAY 8

THIS WEEK IN KEYS SPORTS Date

School

Sport

Opponent

Start Time

5/9

Key West & Coral Shores

Track & Field

States @ Jacksonville

8 a.m.

5/10

Marathon

Track & Field

States @ Jacksonville

8 a.m.

5/13

Key West

Softball

Possible Regional Semifinals

TBA

His hard work, natural talent and dedication to mastering the shot put are clearly paying off.

It takes real drive to focus and compete at that level so early on.”

— Mike Caldwell, Key West throwing coach

WON

2025 FHSAA 2A District 16 shot put

47’ 9.75” ON THE COVER As this paper rolls off the press, the district-champion Lady Conchs softball team is battling to advance in the regional tournament. Top: Shylo Sanchez. Second Row: Ryleigh Harnish, Brianna Brenner, Aaliyah Mcleod. Third row: Skye Sterling, Alexa Condella, Vera Rodger. MAICEY MALGRAT/ Keys Weekly

Key West school record shot put

In just his first year of varsity track and field competition, Key West sophomore Josh Johnson has already achieved more than most athletes do in their entire careers. In late April, Johnson won the 2025 FHSAA 2A District 16 title in shot put, and last week he finished second in the same event at regionals. His 47’ 9.75” toss of the 12-pound ball did not just earn him a spot on the state championship roster this season; it broke Key West’s school record and placed him in contention for a medal at the state level. For his fantastic performance in last week’s regional meet and dedication to constant improvement, Key West’s Josh Johnson is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.

Photos by Maicey Malgrat and Rick Mackenzie

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From left: Alexa Condella’s bat is coming in clutch in the postseason. In the dis-

trict championship game last week, Condella drove in five runs off two hits.

Photos by Maicey Malgrat and Addison Collins

Lucy Katz is batting .394 this season. Her stats include a double she regis-

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ICT CHAMPS! LADY CONCHS SOFTBALL ADVANCES TO REGIONALS; FINS OUT OF CONTENTION

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fter a pair of demolition derbies in their run through the district brackets, the Key West Lady Conchs played for a regional championship this week.

Key West advanced directly to the 4A Region 4 semifinals after earning a bye for the quarterfinals. They faced Lourdes Academy, making short work of the Royal Lions.

The Lady Conchs won via mercy rule after five innings, but not before Vera Rodger amassed three hits, including a pair of doubles.

Shylo Sanchez doubled and tripled and Kaleya Cervantez added a triple to her stats as well. Key West had 12 hits in total, then went on a stealing spree. Lilee Gage stole two of the team’s total of five stolen bases. Sophomore Brianna Brenner pitched five fantastic innings, striking out eight, walking three and giving up just three hits.

The 12-3 win put Key West into the district championship game on May 1 against American High School.

It was more of the same for the overpowered Patriots. The sixinning game ended early after an 11-run onslaught, propelled by Alexa Condella’s five RBIs off a single and double. Shylo Sanchez and Lucy Katz doubled and Tavyn Gage, Lilee Gage and Aaliyah McLeod each added one base hit to the count. Brenner had another excellent showing in the circle, fanning six, walking none and giving up four hits for a single unearned run. The win sealed the deal for Key West, earning them the 4A District 16 title and a place in brackets at regionals.

The Lady Conchs joined 31 other teams still in the hunt for a state title, with regional quarterfinals slated for May 7 (results not available at press time). Their opponent was Barron Collier, the District 12 champs. A win against Barron Collier would place the Conchs in the regional semis on May 13 against the winner of the Archbishop McCarthy vs. Dr. Joaquin Garcia contest.

Marathon’s quest for postseason hardware came to an end at Moore Haven on April 29, when the Terriers nipped away the Fins’ chances for a district title in their first season in the FHSAA 1A Rural classification. Moore Haven dispatched the Dolphins in three innings, ending the district semifinal game early via mercy rule.

Shynell McGuire registered the lone hit of the day for Marathon in the 15-0 loss, essentially closing out the season for the Fins, who finished with a 9-7 record.

tered against American High in the FHSAA 4A District 16 Championships.

Brianna Brenner continues to shine for Key West as their go-to pitcher.

Marathon junior Shynell McGuire watches for the pitch in a recent game.

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POWER IN NUMBERS 2 3 4 5

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Track and field stars nab 3 regional titles, punch 15 state championship tickets

K

eys teams traveled to Calvary Christian School for their respective FHSAA Region 4 Championships last week. When the final race was complete, three local athletes had secured regional titles, six qualified automatically for the state meet and nine others earned at-large bids with their performances. The top two finishers in each event qualify automatically, while the next best 10 in the state’s four regions receive at-large spots. In total, 15 Conchs, Hurricanes and Dolphins will make the trip to Jacksonville for the big show.

The Conchs and ’Canes competed May 2 in the 2A classification and the Fins took their marks a day later for the 1A meet.

KEY WEST Key West’s boys finished second in Region 4 with an impressive showing in the field events. Senior Ian Newton won the pole vault event, clearing the bar at 14’3.25” and placing him in contention for a medal at next week’s state meet. Sophomore Josh Johnson broke the school record with his second-place shot put, which traveled 47’9.5”, and fellow throwers Shane Lavallee, Peyton Zubieta and Jeremiah Harvey, all seniors, placed second through fourth in the javelin competition. Newton, Johnson and Lavallee qualified for states automatically while Zubieta and Harvey each earned at-large spots. Joining them at states will be Noah Mercer, whose third-place discus toss made the mark, and Malachi Telisma, whose tie for third in high jump also earned an at-large bid.

The Lady Conchs will have three representatives in Jacksonville.

Sophomore Ariel Newton won the girls pole vault event with a 9’10” jump. Senior Caylaa Makimaa placed third in the 3,200-meter race with a strong enough time to garner an at-large spot. Junior Audrey Smith’s dual at-large bids illustrate the strength of the South Florida region in both events. Smith placed fourth in discus and fifth in javelin with distances that made the top-10 list for a spot on the state roster in both events.

1. Coral Shores junior Alaric Rodriguez strides it out for a fourth-place finish in the 800-meter run.

6. Key West’s Audrey Smith throws the javelin at Calvary Christian last week at the FHSAA 4A Regional Championships.

2. Jeremiah Harvey launches the javelin for a fourth-place finish at regionals last week.

7. Justice Lee unleashes her regionalchampionship shot put.

3. Coral Shores’ Ali Wheatley, left, and Key West’s Caylaa Makimaa battle it out on the track in the 3,200-meter race.

Wheatley finished second and Makimaa finished third, with both runners advancing to the state meet with their performances.

4. Hurricane harrier Sammy Bates races to a school record in the 800-meter run.

5. Marathon senior Vance Bursa works hard to stay in front of a competitor in the 3,200 race last week.

8. Marathon’s Ava Merryman gets inverted as she clears the bar in the girls pole vault.

9. Key West high jumper Malachi Telisma clears the bar at regionals last week.

Telisma qualified for states with a thirdplace tie in the event.

Photos by RICK MACKENZIE/Contributed

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CORAL SHORES Hurricane freshman Ali Wheatley finished the 3,200-meter race in second place with a time of 11:33. Wheatley’s finish secured a lane at the state meet, where she will be the lone athlete in a Coral Shores uniform. Though he did not qualify for states, junior Alaric Rodriguez had a fantastic fourth-place finish in the 800 and Sammy Bates broke her own school record in the same event in the girls race, finishing 10th.

MARATHON Four Fins will make the trip to Jacksonville this week. Justice Lee brought home a trio of regional medals and earned an automatic spot at the state meet in two events and an at-large bid in a third. Lee qualified automatically with her first-place 37’4.5” shot put and a second-place 111’ toss in the discus event. Her third-place javelin throw landed 101’7” away and earned her an atlarge spot in a third event at the state meet. Joining Lee for the Lady Fins will be fellow junior Ava Merryman, who matched her school-record pole vault best at 9’10”. Merryman’s third-place finish earned an at-large bid for the big show.

Marathon’s boys had a pair of qualifiers, both on the track. In the shortest event, senior Jay Marshall sprinted to a fifth-place finish in the 100-meter race, crossing the line in 11.08 seconds. His time secured a lane at the state meet. Senior Vance Bursa earned his spot in the longest race of the day.

Bursa completed eight laps in 9:40 to place third and win an at-large spot in the 3,200-meter race. He went around the track four more times to qualify for another at-large spot in the 1,600-meter race.

Two of the Dolphins’ youngest competitors did not qualify for states but broke Marathon school records in their regional performances last week.

Sixth-grader Molly Joly and seventh-grader Maverick McDonald both set new school records in the 3,200 and pole vault, respectively, each breaking their own marks set earlier in the season.

STATE DETAILS 2A Key West and Coral Shores will head to Jacksonville a day earlier than 1A Marathon for the FHSAA State Championships. All events are being held at University of North Florida’s Hodges Stadium. The Conchs and Hurricanes compete on Friday, May 9 while the Dolphins take their marks the following day.

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Conchs dominated county rivals in ’24-’25 season

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Photos by Barry Gaukel, Maicey Malgrat and Rachel Rusch

SOPHOMORE KEY WEST | MIDFIELDER

Just a sophomore, Sonny Bowden has already made a name for himself, netting 11 goals in his first full season with the Conchs.

Bowden was praised for his drive and determination, which resulted in two of his season goals coming in the district semifinals, including the game-winning shot just moments from the end of extra time.

MEET THE 2025 ALLKEYS BOYS SOCCER TEAM

ey West was a formidable force on the pitch this year, earning a stellar 11-4-3 record, which included an FHSAA 4A District 16 Championship. The Conchs went on a tear, knocking off the top two seeds in their district to bring home the title. The team also earned the county crown, defeating Marathon and Coral Shores twice each and registering shutouts in all four games.

The 3A Hurricanes secured eight wins for an 8-14 record, boosted by a pair of victories over Marathon. The Dolphins finished 3-12-1 on the season in their 2A designation.

Sonny Bowden

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Sebastian Camargo

JUNIOR | KEY WEST FORWARD

Whatever the Conchs needed, junior Sebastian Camargo gave, and he put in the extra hours to prepare.

Camargo scored nine goals and a team-high nine assists, and his technical skills and superior work ethic will serve him well in his senior campaign.

MVP

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DJ Barrett

SENIOR | KEY WEST MIDFIELDER

Barrett was a team captain and four-year starter for Key West. The senior midfielder scored the game-winning goal in the district championship match, and coach Nic Farrar praised him as much for his leadership as his skills on the field. “As one of only three seniors this year, he brought his experience to a young team,” Farrar said.

“At practice, he was there to drive the other teammates to be better.” Barrett recently signed to play soccer in college and the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) State Soccer Committee honored him with a nod to represent the South Team in the 2025 FACA All-Star Soccer Classic.

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Loubins Fleuridor

JUNIOR | KEY WEST FORWARD

A team captain, Fleuridor has been a star on the Conchs’ front for the past three seasons. “He continues to demand more from his teammates,” said Farrar of Fleuridor’s leadership.

Fleuridor scored 13 goals this season, including one in the team’s district championship win.

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Kieran Smith

JUNIOR | KEY WEST DEFENDER

Junior Kieran Smith helped anchor the defense for the Conchs, serving as a solid organizer for the back line.

“He was always available and willing to help out with anything for the team, including helping organize Senior Night items,” said Farrar.

“On top of that, he scored a brace against Somerset Silver Palms and was a constant threat from set pieces.”

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Jayden Rosete

JUNIOR | MARATHON CENTER MIDFIELDER

15

Angel Cardona

JUNIOR | MARATHON DEFENDER

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Fabbianho Louis Jeune

SENIOR | MARATHON CENTER BACK

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Jay Marshall

SENIOR | MARATHON STRIKER

A member of Marathon’s varsity team since he was in the seventh grade, junior Jayden Rosete was described

by Fins coach Shannon Wiley as a good leader who controls the midfield well.

Rosete used those skills to assist on four goals and net one of his own this season.

Praised by his coach and teammates for his positive attitude and consistency, junior Angel Cardona helped the Fins on defense by blasting away balls. Cardona is fast, agile and has fantastic endurance, giving him all the attributes needed for a successful senior campaign with the Dolphins.

Marathon’s Fabbianho Louis Jeune was a top-tier defenseman for the Fins until they needed help up front. He then moved to the offense and netted seven goals, assisting on seven more. The fearless four-year starter used his size and athleticism to outhustle and edge out opponents to benefit his team.

A four-year starter for Marathon, Mikail “Jay” Marshall used his explosive speed to outmaneuver his opponents and become the most prolific scorer for the Fins this season. Marshall finished out his senior season with nine goals, registering one hat trick to lead the Dolphins in points.

Preston Carroll

Xol Placencia

Armando Picado

Alaric Rodriguez

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Hurricane senior Preston Carroll served as team captain and led the ’Canes in scoring, netting 23 goals and assisting on a dozen more. Carroll’s ability to find the back of the net and his patient leadership made him an asset, leaving big shoes to fill next season.

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Coral Shores’ Xol Placencia combined speed and evasive agility to score 13 goals this season. The sure-footed senior was also credited with an assist, and was a scoring threat anywhere north of the midfield line.

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Credited for his excellent passing and unselfish play, Coral Shores’ Armando Picado scored six goals this season and set up his teammates for six assists as well. A solid technical player with speed to boot, Picado earned respect from teammates and opponents alike.

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Junior midfielder Alaric Rodriguez scored one goal this season for the ’Canes, but it was his play on defense that made him most valuable.

Rodriguez is credited for his vision and ability to set up plays, and with both speed and size, he helped maintain control and set the tempo throughout the season.

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FINAL FRAME Conchs, Fins fall in regional semifinals

K

ey West’s quest for a 12th state championship ended on April 29 after a two-game slide against American Heritage High School. In game one, the Conchs held their own against the Patriots until a fourth-inning grand slam put the win too far out of reach.

Kade Maltz batted in the lone Conch run off a base hit. Auggy Davila, Xavier Perez, Sam Holland and Nelson Ong each added a hit to the team total. Vinny Moline pitched four innings for Key West, giving up five runs on five hits. Moline struck out five Patriots and walked seven more in the loss.

The following night, Key West was back in Miami for game two, hoping to tie up the series and force a third game, which would have been at Rex Weech Field. Conch fans did not get the chance to see their boys at home again, however, with a 9-5 loss ending Key West’s season.

Trailing 3-0 in the top of the second, Sam Holland hit a solo homer to right field to put the Conchs on the board. Kade Maltz sent a shot to left field in inning five to add another run for Key West. However, the Patriots unloaded a dozen hits, including four homers, against the Conchs, and a seventh-inning threerun rally came too late for Key West to close the gap.

The 9-5 loss ended the Conchs’ season with a 20-12 record.

Maltz’s home run was one of two hits for the freshman. His second was a double. Davila doubled, Roman Garcia added a hit and two RBIs and Nelson Ong singled. Four Conchs saw work on the mound, including Kasey Kasper, Jon Carlos Lampas-Gormley, Maltz and Davila.

MARATHON After upsetting Fort Meade to win the FHSAA 1A Rural District Championship, Marathon earned a pair of home rematches with the Miners April 28 and 29. The home-field advantage was not enough to boost the Fins over Fort Meade, which traveled to the Keys with payback in mind.

In game one, Marathon got off to an early lead after senior Leo Mendez laid down a sacrifice bunt to score one run. That would be the Dolphins’ only score of the game, though, and a stingy Fort Meade pitcher held the Fins to just three hits, one each from Roco Piscetello, Gavin Leal and Bryan Broche. A pair of errors did not help the Fins in what became a 4-1 loss.

Mason Thornton struck out eight over six and one-third innings, walked two and gave up two hits and three runs before handing the ball to Dylan Williams for the final batters.

Game two brought renewed hope and electric energy to the Dolphins’ dugout, but the Miners came out swinging, pounded Marathon with a six-run offensive showing in the first inning and never let up. The outcome, a 15-1 five-frame game, was not what the Fins had hoped for, ending their run toward a state title. The team amassed a respectable six hits, with Gabe and Gavin Leal leading the charge with two each, but Fort Meade hammered 17 hits to keep the pressure on. Marathon finished their historic season with 18 wins, 11 losses, a conference championship and a district championship in their first year competing in their new division.

From left: Mason Thornton winds up for a pitch.

Bryan Broche, left, and Roco Piscetello chase a Fort Meade pop-up.

Marathon coach Joey Gonzalez rallies his players.

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Stevens Paint & Blinds located at 236 Sombrero Beach Road, Marathon, FL 33050 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

By: Weezer Keys, LLC Publish: May 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

Darreth Dellagnese Plaintiff, Vs William H. Foster Defendant, AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY given that pursuant to a Writ of Execution issued in the Circuit Court, of Monroe County, Florida, on the 16th day of July, 2024, in the cause wherein Darreth Dellagnese is Plaintiff and William H. Foster was defendant, being Case No. 24-CA-000594-K in said court, I, Richard A. Ramsay, Sheriff of Monroe County, Florida have levied upon all right, title, and interest of the defendant, in and to the following described real property to wit: SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:

From the warranty deed that states the following described land, situate, lying and being in Monroe County, Florida towit (With certain exceptions): Legal Description(s) – The southerly 15 feet of Lot 30, WHISPERING PINES PLAT NO. 3, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 59 of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.

PARCEL B – “LESS AND EXCEPT” – (AUTHORED BY THE UNDERSIGNED PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY TONY ANDRE) A portion of Lot 30, WHISPERING PINES PLAT NO. 3, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 59 of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and being more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at the Southeasterly corner of the said Lot 30 and run thence S89°53'00"W along the Southerly boundary line of the said Lot 30 for a distance of 99.00 feet to the Easterly face of an existing pool coping, said point also being the Point of Beginning of the parcel of land hereinafter described; thence N0°01'48"E along the said Easterly face of an existing pool coping for a distance of 0.78 feet to the Northeasterly corner of the said existing pool coping; thence N89°58'12"W along the Northerly face the said existing pool coping for a distance of 21.77 feet to the Northwesterly corner of the said existing pool coping; thence S0°01'48"W along the Westerly face of the said existing pool coping for a distance of 0.83 feet to a point on the said Southerly boundary line of the said Lot 30; thence N89°53'00"E along the said Southerly boundary line of the said Lot 30 for a distance of 21.77 feet back to the Point of Beginning.

(Containing 45.15 Sq. Ft +/-) Copy of Exhibit A available upon request from the Sheriff’s Office and on the date of sale.

SPECIFIC LOCATION OF REAL PROPERTY: Vacant Sands Road, Big Pine Key, FL 33040 All bidders must have a valid Driver’s License with them and must register with clerk at location of sale prior to start time of sale.

I shall offer this property for sale, at Monroe County Court House located at 500 Whitehead Street Key West, Florida 33040 in the County of Monroe, State of Florida, on the 18th day of June, 2025, at the hour of 10:00 A.M. or as soon thereafter as

possible. I will offer for sale all of the said defendant’s right, title, and interest in the aforesaid real property at public auction and will sell the same subject to all taxes, prior liens, encumbrances and judgments, if any, to the highest and best bidder for CASH IN HAND. The proceeds to be applied as far as may be to the payment of costs and the satisfaction of the above described execution.

Dated at Key West, Monroe County, Florida this 1st day of May, 2025.

Richard A. Ramsay Sheriff of Monroe County, By: Donald Stullken Deputy Sheriff In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Civil Division no later than seven says prior to the proceeding at (305)8093041.

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Boat Yard, 2055 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050.

Silent Hunter Boat Yard, LLC dba Marathon Boat Yard, reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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response to the RFP for the Auditing Services Selection.

Pursuant to section 286.0105 of Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by any board, commission, or council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in this meeting should contact the city clerk at (305) 7430033 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

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AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY CASE NO: 24-CA-000594-K

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 7TH AND SHELTER BAY DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 1 CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA Sealed Bids for the construction of the 7th and Shelter Bay Drive Drainage Improvements, Phase 1 project will be received by City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, at the office of the City Administrator, Key Colony Beach City Hall, 600 West Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051, until May 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. local time. At that time, the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Please take notice that in accordance with Florida Statute 328.17, Silent Hunter Boat Yard, LLC dba-Marathon Boat Yard claims a possessory lien on the following described vessel: Owned by Darryl Wayne Hansen for unpaid storage fees: a 1981 Formosa 51’ 6” vessel

by Formosa Boat Bldg Co., “Dragonfly”, Florida Registration # FL4642RH and HIN #FBB510330481 and 2021 Saturn 21’ vessel Registration #FL0988TD and HIN #VEJ51669B121.

Sealed bids will be accepted on May 30, 2025 at Marathon

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Lien Sale Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described as blow to enforce a lien imposed on said property under the Florida Self Storage Facilities Act Statues (section 83.801-83.809) The undersigned will sell online by competitive bidding on May 16th, 2025, at 9am. #250 Patrick Carlin - Personal Property #452 Danny LivernoisPersonal Property # 302 David Morris-Personal Property Will be auctioned online by Storage Treasures via website at storagetreasures.com. All purchased items are sold as is.

Items are located at Big Pine Storage at 30677 Overseas Highway Big Pine Key, Florida 33043 and must be collected within 72 hours of auction.

Publish: May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE THE CITY OF MARATHON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN an Evaluation Committee of the City of Marathon will meet at 1:00 PM Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the City Conference offices located at 9805 Overseas Highway, in Marathon to review, evaluate and make a recommendation to the City Council concerning the proposals received in

The Project includes the following Work: Conversion of existing dry detention pond into a wet detention system with outfall structures, check valves, and miscellaneous drainage improvements.

Bids are requested for the following Contract: 7th and Shelter Bay Drive Drainage Improvements, Phase 1.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Mittauer & Associates, Inc., 580-1 Wells Road, Orange Park, Florida 32073, 904-278-0030.

Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.

Bidding Documents will be provided electronically as portable document format (PDF) files. Printed Bidding Documents can be provided for a non-refundable charge of $150.00 per set payable to “Mittauer & Associates, Inc.” Printed Bidding Documents will be sent via UPS Ground upon receipt of payment. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

Bidding Documents also may be examined at City Hall, City of Key Colony Beach, 600 West Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051, 305-289-1212, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

A Pre-Bid Conference will not be held.

Bid security must be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

To be considered qualified the Bidder shall be licensed to engage in the business of contracting in the State of Florida by the Construction Industry Licensing Board. In addition, the Bidder shall have successfully completed, as prime contractor, a minimum of 3 projects of a similar nature within the past 5 years each having a minimum contract value of $300,000 with at least one project having a contract value in excess of $500,000.

The City of Key Colony Beach, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Instructions to Bidders: For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

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Effective April 17, 2025, Francis Fraboni, M.D., is no longer practicing with Baptist Health Primary Care at the following location: 3303 Overseas Highway, Suite 100, Marathon, FL 33050.

Patients who wish to receive copies of their medical records may log into our patient portal at myBaptistHealth.net, call 305-434-1400 or fax 305-743-0962 to request a records release.

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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE Florida Keys Council of the Arts Notice of Upcoming Meetings The Florida Keys Council of the Arts will hold the following meetings via Communications Media Technology using a ZOOM webinar platform. The access points to view the Zoom meetings or for members of the public to provide public input will be: JOIN ZOOM via the Zoom app and use each meeting ID and password listed.

Meetings are open to the public, and all are invited to attend. Questions, or to RSVP, please email Liz Young at director@keysarts.com Cultural Umbrella Committee Meeting May 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time Marathon Government Center – BOCC 2798 Overseas Hwy. 2nd Floor Marathon, FL 33050 Art In Public Places Committee Meeting May 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 813 3559 8782 Passcode: 867042 Board of Directors Meeting – Zoom Only May 22, 2025, at 04:00 PM Eastern Time Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 832 6378 5620 Passcode: 381971 Publish: May 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on May 21, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Harvey Government Center, 1200 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider adopting the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AMENDING SECTION 2-429 OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE; CLARIFYING THAT VOTING CONFLICTS DO NOT APPLY TO GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL(S) SITTING ON ADVISORY BOARDS WHEN PRESENTED WITH MATTERS REGARDING THEIR OWN GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY/ AGENCIES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The proposed ordinance may be inspected by the public at

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the Monroe County website by viewing the agenda packet for the May 21, 2025, meeting, which will be posted beginning on May 16, 2025 at: http://monroecountyfl.iqm2. com/citizens/default.aspx.

The ordinance may also be viewed at the Monroe County Attorney’s office at 1111 12th St. Ste. 408 Key West, FL 33040.

The public can participate in the May 21, 2025, meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL by attending in person or via Zoom. The Zoom link can be found in the agenda at http:// monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/ citizens/default.aspx.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30a.m.—5:00p.m., prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voiceimpaired, call “711”. Live Closed-Captioning is available via our web portal @ http:// monroecountyfl.iqm2.com/ Citizens/Default.aspx for meetings of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners.

Dated at Key West, Florida, this 10th day of May, 2025.

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Ex Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: May 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

Representative: BRIAN M. CASEY Florida Bar Number: 92715 WRIGHT BARROWS PLLC 9711 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-8118 Fax: (305) 489-0307 E-mail: Brian@keysclosings. com Publish: May 8 & 15, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on JOSE PAULINO SANTOS MEJIA, whose address is 2828 FOGARTY AVE., KEY WEST, FL 33040 on or before May 19, 2025, 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: NONE Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address.

(You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information.

Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: April 14, 2025 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Sheryl LaTorre Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information.

Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: April 11, 2025 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Destiny Johnson Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 4th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 4th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-08 Notice is hereby given that, MARCIO AUGUSTO DE LA CRUZ GOMEZ, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2020/1327 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2020 Account Number: 1451681 Parcel ID: 00368500-000000 Description of Property: NW'LY 4 FT LOT 1 BLK 19 CRAINS SUBD OF GRASSY KEY PB 1-51 OR39-216-217 Names in which assessed: DOROTHY LEE JARO, JARO JACK All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 4th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: PROBATE CASE NO.: 25-CP-155-K IN RE: ESTATE OF KENNETH ALAN LASSIG Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of KENNETH ALAN LASSIGl, deceased, whose date of death was January 11, 2025, 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 WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is May 8, 2025.

Personal Representative: Cathy D. Fox 1565 Sunrise Drive Big Pine Key, FL 33043 Attorney for Personal

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 24-CP-000401 IN RE: ESTATE OF RACHEL JANE SIEGEL Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of RACHEL JANE SIEGEL, deceased, whose date of death was June 6, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the physical 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 the decedent's estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this notice is May 1, 2025.

Personal Representative: Naomi T. Siegel 1514 Cameron Court Tampa, FL 33629 Attorney for Personal Representative: Stephen D. Hayman, Esq. 6605 Gunn Highway Tampa, FL 33625 FBN: 0113514 Ph: (813) 968-9846 Fax: (813) 963-0864 Primary E-Mail: Stephen@ sdhayman.com Secondary E-Mail: info@ sdhayman.com Publish: May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 25-DR-410-K JOSE PAULINO SANTOS MEJIA, Petitioner, and ESTELA JUDITH DIONISION GOMEZ, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: ESTELA JUDITH DIONISION GOMEZ RESPONDENT’S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you and that you

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 25-DR-414-K PAOLA MELISSA ZEPEDA LAZO, Petitioner, and HECTOR MANUEL CABAN GONZALEZ, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: HECTOR MANUEL CABAN GONZALEZ RESPONDENT’S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 1213 14TH STREET, LOT W, KEY WEST, FL 33040 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 PAOLA MELISSA ZEPEDA LAZO, whose address is 3328 EAGLE AVENUE, KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040 on or before May 17, 2025, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 302 Fleming 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: NONE 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.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-02 Notice is hereby given that, ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/117 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022 Account Number: 1036145 Parcel ID: 00035290-000000 Description of Property: KW MOFFATS SUB PB1-12 ALL LOT 6 AND PT LOT 8 SQR 3 TR 14 OR106-113/114 OR395891/92 OR1292-464D/C OR1294-1030/33 OR12981250/51L/E OR1303-1725D/C OR1318-711/14 OR1323-450 OR2966-45NAME/CHG OR2991-2420 Names in which assessed: VINSON CYNTHIA JEAN REV TRUST 09/14/2019 All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 4th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-03 Notice is hereby given that, ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/764 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022 Account Number: 1376221 Parcel ID: 00304180-000000 Description of Property: BK 32 LTS 1-2 SANDS SUB 1-65 BIG PINE KEY OR622-272 OR742-430C/T OR12801827D/C OR1495-2321AFF OR1495-2322 OR21761063/64 OR2691-575C/T OR2726-40C/T OR27502109/10 OR2750-2111 OR2791-796/802 OR29081900/01 OR2952-2223 ALONG WITH MOBILE HOME: TITLE NUMBER: 4754739 VEHICLE ID NR:FT168FL2250 YEAR:1971 MAKE: IN-HOUSE PKWA BODY:HS Names in which assessed: FIGUEROA LUIS All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-04 Notice is hereby given that, ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/887 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022 Account Number: 1410012 Parcel ID: 00333641-003100 Description of Property: LT 31 STIRRUP KEY SUBDIVISION PB7-4 STIRRUP KEY OR754-470 OR925-253AFF OR925-254D/C OR925-255 OR1018-1545/48 OR1882-103 OR2668-1885/86 OR2687-413/14 Names in which assessed: BROWN GARY D All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 4th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-05 Notice is hereby given that, ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/151 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022 Account Number: 1056456 Parcel ID: 00055910-000000 Description of Property: BK 2 LT 3 KW PB5-19 PEARLMAN ESTATES SECOND ADDITION OR300-332/33 OR503-201 OR1487-626/27 OR2750-742LET/ADM OR2762-196ORD OR27861389/90 Names in which assessed: NESIUS THEODORE II All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-06 Notice is hereby given that, ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/992 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022 Account Number: 9085848 Parcel ID: 00355430-000149 Description of Property: UNIT B-38 SOMBRERO MARINA A CONDOMINIUM OR3120-1942 Names in which assessed: BROWN GARY All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 4th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-07 Notice is hereby given that, ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/531 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022 Account Number: 9090619 Parcel ID: 00104180-002310 Description of Property: BOAT DOCK SPACE SW 31 INDIGO REEF MARINA HOMES OR2180-626/684DEC OR23151697 OR2687-915AMD OR2736-1492C/T OR32630841 Names in which assessed: MFRA TRUST 2014-2 C/O FAY SERVICING LLC All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 4th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-09 Notice is hereby given that, KEYS FUNDING LLC - 7022, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/124 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022 Account Number: 1041513 Parcel ID: 00040830-000000 Description of Property: KW TROPICAL BLDG AND INVESTMENT CO SUB LOT 17 AND PT LOTS 10 AND 18 SQR 2 TR 19 PB1-34 G49-309/10 J2-121 OR122-236/37 OR491599 OR491-600 OR491602(PROB-81-357-CP-12) OR845-2195/2197-WILL OR1051-2301/02 OR1464-723 OR1607-1970/71 OR178258/59 OR1782-60 OR22401359 OR2279-1491/92T/C OR2421-2421/29F/J OR26461539/40C/T OR2701-2199/201 Names in which assessed: DGK KEY WEST LLC All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 4th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-10 Notice is hereby given that, KEYS FUNDING LLC - 7022, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax

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Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/542 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022 Account Number: 1210064 Parcel ID: 00164560-000000 Description of Property: LT 64 SUGARLOAF SHORES SEC D SUGARLOAF KEY PB488 OR414-663 OR446-605/06 OR937-183 OR937-184D/C OR1207-584 OR2692-1570/72 Names in which assessed: HOME ON KINGFISHER LLC All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 4th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

Names in which assessed: HELLIESEN FRANCYS M All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 4th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 4th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-11 Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/315 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022 Account Number: 910454 Parcel ID: 00097680-000100 Description of Property: 20 64 36 LOWER MATECUMBE KEY PT GOVT LOT 2 OR30401431 Names in which assessed: KEYS STEVEN L All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 4th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-12 Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/711 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022 Account Number: 1337960 Parcel ID: 00266320-000000 Description of Property: BK 6 LT 9 EDEN PINES COLONY PB4-158 BIG PINE KEY OR404157E OR460-781 OR1167998DC

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-13 Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/864 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022 Account Number: 1402974 Parcel ID: 00328740-00000 Description of Property: BK B LT 8 PART A OF MASTER PLAT OF N MARATHON SHORES PB3-8 KEY VACCAS OR453-665-666 OR624-371 OR686-867 OR1571-945 OR1823-886/87 OR1832-393 Names in which assessed: ANTHONY D'AIUTO, JOSEPH D'AIUTO All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 4th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-14 Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/334 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022 Account Number: 9088412 Parcel ID: 00100371-018700 Description of Property: UNIT 55C BOAT HOUSE CONDOMINIUM OR2738-1752 OR2822-2314/15 Names in which assessed: SHELLFISH ENTERPRISES LLC All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-15 Notice is hereby given that, DAY INVESTMENT AND CONSULTING LLC, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2021/1161 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2021 Account Number: 1451690 Parcel ID: 00368510-000000 Description of Property: BK 19 LT 2 CRAINS SUBD OF GRASSY KEY PB 1-51 PT SECS 24-25-26 TWP 65S R 33E OR39-218/219 CASE #86-47CP-23 OR972-1185/1190WILL OR996-1715/1716P/R OR1006-38/42 OR1011-500 OR1018-205Q/C OR2094408/09 Names in which assessed: ARLENE KAISER, ROBERT KAISER All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 4th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-16 Notice is hereby given that, CHARLES WEITZEL, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2019/924 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2019 Account Number: 1406414 Parcel ID: 00331061-011301 Description of Property: SEA-AIR ESTATES KEY VACA PB6-91 W1/2 LOT 17 BLK 5 & ADJ PT OF ANA COURT OR1550-2356-62RES Names in which assessed: SEA-AIR ESTATES INC C/O GOSS RICHARD All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 7th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8,

LEGAL NOTICES 2025 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-17 Notice is hereby given that, ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/1561 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022 Account Number: 1670022 Parcel ID: 00546530-000000 Description of Property: BK 3 LT 8 AMD PLAT OF WINSTON WATERWAYS PB4144 OR297-77 OR725-787/88 OR858-221/22 OR1063-1340 OR1874-999 OR2366-681/82 OR2797-1106/07 Names in which assessed: LEGNA INVESTMENTS LLC All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 7th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-18 Notice is hereby given that, ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/1560 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022 Account Number: 1669911 Parcel ID: 00546420-000000 Description of Property: BK 2 LT 5 AMD PLAT OF WINSTON WATERWAYS PB4-144 OR575-383 OR978936 OR999-35 OR999-34 OR1793-1400 OR1793-1401 OR1793-1402 OR1793-1403 OR2068-2148/49 OR30241180 OR3030-1245 OR31192376 Names in which assessed: KARIM-URROZA DAVID, LARYSA KULISH SMITH All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 7th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

305.743.0844

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-19 Notice is hereby given that, TLOA OF FLORIDA, LLC FOR SECURED PARTY, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/1191 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022 Account Number: 1512907 Parcel ID: 00416730-000000 Description of Property: BK 8 S 1/2 LT 13 KEY HEIGHTS SECTION 2 PB3-159 PLANTATION KEY OR392266/67 OR824-2483 OR908908 OR1362-392 OR1362393/94PR OR1433-1787/88 OR1433-1789/93 OR1478555/56EST/ORD OR1479-1738 OR1479-1739DC OR14791740DC Names in which assessed: NEZBED MELBA E JR All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 7th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/1473 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022 Account Number: 9104464 Parcel ID: 00513300-001600 Description of Property: BK 3 LOT 16 PARADISE POINT PB3-16 KEY LARGO G72302/03 OR187-483/84 OR269553/554 OR274-113/114 OR369-350 OR414-363/64 OR460-485/492Q/C OR502923 OR506-756 OR609-430 OR722-687 D/C OR744734/737 OR869-650/55 OR890-1650/51PR OR8921002 OR950-563P/R OR11081408/1409 OR1216-2072/73 OR1341-2326 OR1341 2330 OR1531-135/36 OR1552-1557 OR1971-2251/52 OR259238/39 OR2975-982 OR2977997C Names in which assessed: COBIA LLC All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 7th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/1059 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022 Account Number: 1457043 Parcel ID: 00373970-000000 Description of Property: CRAINS SUBD OF GRASSY KEY PB 1-51 PT SECS 24-25-26 TWP 65S R 33E LOT 6 SQR 54 G30-189-190 OR900-2496 OR1331-184 OR2426-295 OR2836-1631 OR3110-0230 Names in which assessed: TORRES WILGENS SR All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 7th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-20 Notice is hereby given that, TLOA OF FLORIDA, LLC FOR SECURED PARTY, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/1260 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022 Account Number: 1551864 1512907 Parcel ID: 00452230-000000 00416730-000000 Description of Property: LT 92 PORT LARGO PB5-3 KEY LARGO OR647-575 OR696-121 OR3062-1391 Names in which assessed: DERRIEN JEANNINE All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 7th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-22 Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-23 Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/1499 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022 Account Number: 1642843 Parcel ID: 00523590-000000 Description of Property: BK 2 LT 5 AMD PLAT OF PB3-62 KEY LARGO PARK KEY LARGO OR381-151 OR1249-144 OR1240-1459/62 OR1786-7 OR2177-1751C OR2196-1574 OR3109-2275 Names in which assessed: ARIAS CARLOS LUIS All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 7th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-24 Notice is hereby given that, JPL INVESTMENTS CORP, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-25 Notice is hereby given that, TLGFY, LLC CAPITAL ONE, N.A., AS COLLATERAL ASSIGNEE OF TLGFY, LLC, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/1070 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022 Account Number: 8918194 Parcel ID: 00378381-000101 Description of Property: UNIT B-001A & B-001A EXPANSION VILLAGE AT HAWK'S CAY DUCK KEY OR1488-190/265DEC OR14882199/02 OR1910-1972/1973A OR1967-1550/52 OR27972198/200 OR3044-165 OR3127-0667 Names in which assessed: PATRICIA D PYTLESKI, PYTLESKI VICTOR D All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.

Dated this April 14th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • •305.743.0844 AUTOS WANTED

EMPLOYMENT

HOBBIES/COLLECT.

AUTOS ALL YEARS! Junk or Used Cars, Vans, Trucks.

Runs or Not.$CASH 305-332-0483

HELP WANTED: Two Conchs in Marathon is now hiring a Full Time Retail Sales Person in our Tackle Shop/Marina. Competitive wages.

Contact George 305-289-0199

P R I V A T E C O L L E C T O R WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches.

Old Model Military Clocks & Watches.

Call 305-743-4578

S e r v e / B a r t e n d on the ocean! The Cabana Club, an ocean front private swim club is seeking a customer serviceoriented Server/Bartender.

Serve on pool deck, beach and/or bar lounge. Open year round, 9:30am7pm daily. Full time/ Part time. Small friendly staff.

Above average hourly wage plus tips.

Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call 404-2193359 and ask for Dave.

HOUSING FOR RENT

AUTOS FOR SALE 1972 MGB Convertible White w/tan, 4-speed Turnkey survivor. Garage kept.

Located in Homestead. $14,000 305-972-4055 PLACE YOUR AUTO FOR SALE AD HERE. $25/week for up to 5 lines of copy!

Pease call 305-4170871 or email Anneke@ KeysWeekly.com BOAT SLIP FOR RENT 19’x40’ slip in Marathon, could handle somewhat larger boat with approval from dockmaster. Desirable location in marina, easy in, easy out. Available 1 May 25 thru Oct 25, possibly long term lease. $1,400/ mo. Please contact Vern Rozier, 904 626 5279, or 904 626 8224 and leave call back info. Or email vrrozier@yahoo.com.

Boat Dockage for rent in Marathon. Private bay bottom, up to 40' boat, self containing, offshore water, car & dingy parking space provided.

305-610-8002

EMPLOY.MENT HIRING Ticket Sales & Customer Service Representative for the Yankee Freedom III in Key West. FT/PT available. Must be self-motivated, have excellent sales & customer service skills and ability to read/write/speak clear English. For application by email contact Brett@ Ya n k e e F r e e d o m . c o m .

Apply in person at 100 Grinnell Street, Suite 200, Key West, FL 33040.

Night Monitor – FREE Private Room in exchange for overnight availability at our Assisted Living Facility. 5 nights on, 5 nights off 10pm-8am plus weekly stipend, Drug & background screen required. www.westcare. com/join-our-team/ The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring for the following positions: Resident Care Supervisor with min.

3 yrs. experience of an LPN, Housing Manager- FTMarathon, Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Worker. To apply, please contact Human Resources at: wrightk@kwha.org or 305-296-5621 ext. 224.

Applications are available at the Administrative Office located at 1400 Kennedy Dr., Key West, FL 33040 or online at www. kwha.org - EOE & Drug Free Work Place. This opportunity is covered under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968.

Fantastic part-time Housekeeper position available in Key Colony Beach!

Immediate start date. Primarily on weekends, with excellent pay for the right candidate.

Reach out to Continental Inn Beachside at Vivian 952-208-2850 or Cheryl 305-505-8747

Marathon Yacht Club is hiring a part-time bookkeeper. QuickBooks experience required.

Must provide photo ID, social security card or passport, and checking account. Email office@ marathonyachtclub.com to schedule an interview.

Marathon Yacht Club is hiring a part-time line cook. Private club, friendly atmosphere. Flexible lunch/ dinner shifts available Tuesday – Saturday, some Sundays. English proficiency required.

Must provide photo ID, social security card or passport, and checking account. Email office@ marathonyachtclub.com to schedule an interview.

HOBBIES/COLLECT.

3BR/3BA fully furnished home for rent in Marathon.

Avail June-Jan. $5,500/mo.

6 1 8 - 5 5 9 - 9 1 4 3 Studio rental in Marathon, long-term, fully furnished, price includes water, electric, internet, gas, pest, and lawn @ $2200 all in. Call or text 3054330515.

Studio House with Queen size bed available in Marathon. Furnished, kitchen, dining, newly renovated.

No pets. $1,299 + utilities F/L/S 305-610-8002

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 CarolineSeaport.com

YARD SALES MOVING SALE: Saturday May 10 from 9 am - Noon.

Artificial plants, tools, diving equip, fishing equip, boating equip, household goods, some furniture, freezer. Lots of stuff!

160 1st Street, Key Colony Beach.

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 the following openings available.

Scan the QR code to visit the careers page on our website.

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE (Full-Time, Permanent)

(Under new management) Stop in for an application at 1791 Bogie Drive Big Pine Key, FL 33043 305-872-2241

NOW HIRING! The Turtle Hospital in Marathon wants you to join their team!

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM GUIDES/GIFT SHOP SALES Full and part-time. Public speaking and & retail sales experience helpful. $19/hour to start.

Send resume to: turtlehospital@turtlehospital.org

BARTENDERS WAIT STAFF - HOST/HOSTESS BUS PERSONS Apply in person at

SUNSET GRILLE & RAW BAR 7 Knight’s Key Blvd, Marathon

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER (Full-Time, Part-Time, Permanent) 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.

NOW HIRING PART-TIME & FULL-TIME

COME JOIN THE FAMILY!

CAFÉ TOUCH TANK ATTENDANT GUEST SERVICES

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER

Call 305-407-3262 or email info@floridakeysaquariumencounters.com

Email your resume and a DRC application to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE 58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning... Caring

11710 OVERSEAS HWY, MARATHON

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

Old Wooden Bridge Resort & Marina NOW HIRING Front Desk Clerk

SUNSET GRILLE NOW HIRING

ELECTRICAL PROJECT ENGINEER D’Asign Source is seeking the following professionals. Overtime and benefits are available.

Accounts Payable Specialist D’Asign Source is seeking a detailoriented and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join our dynamic team. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in accounts payable or general accounting and be proficient with accounting software and Excel. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits in a supportive work environment.

Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $136,979/annually $140,815/annually For more information, including job duties and required qualifications, and to apply for the job, please visit their website at www.KeysEnergy.com.

KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

KEYS promotes a Drug-Free Workplace.

Certain service members, veterans, the spouses and family members of service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment, and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

NOW HIRING TECHNICIAN MARINE REPAIR Specializing in Yamaha outboard engines.

Landscape Designer/Sales Project Foreman For complete details and to apply, please visit: DAsignSource.com/careers

RETAIL PARTS/COUNTER HELP Marine outboard knowledge and QuickBooks experience a plus.

Hours M-F 8a-5p for both positions.

Apply in person at: All Keys Yamaha 2001 Overseas Highway, Marathon.

305-743-3530

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MAY 8, 2025 / KEYS WEEKLY SPORTS WRAP

• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC && LEGAL NOTICES • • 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICES 305.743.0844 The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. a division of “Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

IS HIRING!

JOIN A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE NONPROFIT HELPING PEOPLE COPE AND CHANGE FOR 52 YEARS! We provide Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs to the Florida Keys community while valuing and rewarding our employees.

KEY LARGO

Advocate (FT) Behavioral Health Counselor (Children) Behavioral Health Therapist (Children)

KEY WEST

Case Manager (Children, Adult, Forensic) Behavioral Health Therapist (Children) Prevention Specialist Front Desk Specialist Advocate

MARATHON

Care Coordinator (PT) Driver (CDL not required) (PT) RN/Licensed Practical Nurse (FT,PT) Behavioral Health Therapist (Adult) Maintenance Specialist *Behavioral Health Technicians – 3 shifts (FT,PT) *Support Worker (Assisted Living) (FT,PT) *Night Monitor (Assisted Living - Free Housing) *No experience required for this position. Will train.

A caring heart & helpful hands necessary.

Background and drug screen req. EEOC/DFWP COMPETITIVE PAY! EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS!!!

Apply at guidancecarecenter.org Search Employment/Portal/Location/zip

DUI FRONT DESK CLERK & EVALUATOR/INSTRUCTOR The Advocate Program DUI school is hiring for part time positions.

Front desk: 3 days a week, high school diploma and computer data entry skills required.

DUI instructors and evaluators: 2 days a week, Bachelors or Masters degree in substance abuse field required.

OPENINGS AVAILABLE PHYSICIAN PRACTICE OPENINGS

- Advanced Practice Provider (APRN-PA-C)Surgical, Ortho, Tavernier - Advanced Practice Provider (APRN-PA-C), BHMG Multispecialty - Marathon, $5k Bonus - Medical Assistant, Primary Care Marathon, $5k Bonus - Medical Assistant, Upper Keys-Gastro, $5k Bonus - Patient Access Associate, Multispecialty, Marathon, $5k Bonus - Patient Access Associate, Primary Care, Marathon, $5k Bonus - Radiation Therapist, $12k Bonus - Registered Nurse, Chemotherapy Infusion, $15k Bonus - Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA-C), Medical Oncology, $5k Bonus - Pool Radiation Therapist

- Cook, Dietary - Radiology Technologist 1, Imaging-MRI, $40k Bonus - Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 1, (Mammo & X Ray), Radiology, $50k Bonus - Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, $25k Bonus - ED Team Coordinator 1, Emergency Department - MC Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 1, Ultrasound/Vascular with Echo, $50k Bonus - AC Mechanic-Licensed - Registered Nurse, ICU - Registered Nurse, Outpatient Center

MARATHON FISHERMEN’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Drivers

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. *Sign-on bonuses are available only for select full-time positions based on candidate experience.

Applicants must apply in person to be considered.

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Key West Customer Service Representative Full Time Teller Controller

Marathon Customer Service Representative

Apply Online at KeysBank.com/Careers

TAVERNIER MARINERS HOSPITAL

We are now hiring for the following positions:

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE

Voted Best Bank 2014 - 2024

MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE KEY WEST

- Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 1, (CT & X Ray) Radiology, $50k Bonus - Radiology Technologist 1, $40k Bonus - Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 1, (Mammo & X Ray) Radiology, $50k Bonus - Social Work Case Manager, Case Management, $10k Bonus - Pool Pharmacy Tech 2 - ED Team Coordinator, Emergency Department - Service Worker, Dietary, $5k Bonus - Patient Financial Associated, $1k Bonus - Pool Occupational Therapist - Registered Nurse, Oncology-Outpatient - RRT, Respiratory Therapy - Sr. Phlebotomist - Supervisor Supply Chain - Supervisor Patient Access Operations

Office located in Marathon.

Contact Marcia at 305-704-0117.

Work with the BEST!

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement • Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time • 401K Employer Match • Quarterly Cash Profit Sharing • Fun, Fast-Paced Environment • Great Hours

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Member FDIC

EOE-M/F/V/D

Equal Housing Lender

WE ARE HIRING! CLIENT MEDICAL SERVICES ASSISTANT, CNA (FT) Assisting 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.* SUPPORTED LIVING COACH (FT) Responsibilities include management of developmentally disabled clients in independent living environments, management of office and in-home support staff. Must be available for some evenings and weekends. Bachelor’s degree in related field or experience working with developmentally disabled clients in lieu of degree. Must have a valid FL driver’s license. Salary commensurate with experience.* DIRECT CARE STAFF – NIGHTS/WEEKENDS – GROUP HOMES 24/7 (FT) These positions are available at our Windsor and Von Phister Group Homes.

Providing direct-care services and support to our clients in their home. Must be willing to work flexible shifts including overnights. This position requires a minimum of high school completion or GED and 1 year of experience with care giving or 30 hours of college coursework.* DIRECT CARE STAFF/DRIVER AT ADULT DAY-TRAINING PROGRAM (FT/PT) This position is available at our Adult Day program. Providing direct care service and support for our clients in the day program. Requires the minimum of high school completion or GED. Prefer experience with caregiving or working with adults with disabilities* *ALSO REQUIRED FOR ALL POSITIONS: Fluent in English language, speaking and writing, proficiency is a must. Level 2 background screening and valid Florida driver’s license. 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

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